(2026-08-20). Today In Dystopia: Burning Books For Israel, Burning Books For AI. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I've been putting out more and more of these "today in dystopia" write-ups because our society is plunging into iron-fisted authoritarianism and AI-induced idiocracy so rapidly that it's hard to keep up with how it's unfolding day by day without shoveling multiple stories into a single essay. | ‚ùñ | Today in dystopia they're really going after books. A library in Sydney has removed the book "How to Sell a Genocide" by Adam Johnson from its shelves after Zionists complained about its critici…
(2026-08-20). Hormuz tensions rise as Iran warns Gulf. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's armed forces on Wednesday warned Gulf countries against assisting the United States, hours after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) suspended all economic dealings with Tehran, as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz continued to slow shipping through the vital waterway. | The warning from Iranian armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi came after the UAE announced on Tuesday that it was suspending all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran "until further notice" in light of regional escalations. | Abdollahi said Gulf countries hosting US military installations should be aware t…
(2026-08-20). Trump 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). new hardline security leadership. al-monitor.com Earlier this month Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei reshuffled Tehran's top security team, putting his own personal stamp on the appointments and readying the Islamic republic for a long-term confrontation with the United States. | Khamenei, in power since his father Ali Khamenei was killed at the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran in February, has yet to be seen in public since taking on the top job and his health and influence remain uncertain.
(2026-08-20). Exclusive: Reports of Iranian Missile Attack on UAE Unfounded; Zionist False Flag Imprint Evident. orinocotribune.com
(2026-08-20). Iraq seeks special Hormuz access from Iran in scramble to keep oil flowing. al-monitor.com As Iran's parliament speaker holds talks in Baghdad, Iraq has asked Tehran for special consideration for its oil exports.
(2026-08-20). A Closer Look at Iran's Hardliner-Reform Divide. moderndiplomacy.eu The hardliner—pragmatist divide is a useful analytical framework for understanding the main disagreement over the war, but the reality of power within the Islamic Republic (IR) is more layered. Actors who find themselves on the same side of the debate over negotiations do not necessarily share the same interests or priorities on security, economic policy, …
(2026-08-20). The Army That Can't Do the One Thing It's Been Asked To Do. moderndiplomacy.eu Three villages. That is the full extent of Lebanese Armed Forces control under the "pilot zone" framework that Washington brokered in June — Zawtar Al Gharbiyeh, Srifa, and Froun, all of them in the strip of southern Lebanon that Israeli forces had already emptied and, in places, flattened. Two months on, Lebanese officers meeting Israeli …
(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'.
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). Guterres concerned by US' ICC sanctions. tribune.com.pk 
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is seriously concerned by the US decision to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, a U.N. spokesperson said on Wednesday. | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio imposed the sanctions on Tuesday in the latest escalation in the Trump administration's campaign against The Hague-based court, which was established in 2002 by the international community to prosecute war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity. | "The Secretary-General expresses serious concern about this designation, as well as the ongoi…
(2026-08-20). Could Trump's Iran Economic Threat Deepen the Global Economic Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that countries providing any form of economic support to Iran could face severe consequences, escalating Washington's pressure campaign as the nearly six month old Iran war continues to disrupt regional trade and global energy markets. Trump threatened what he described as economic warfare and unprecedented isolation against countries whose …
(2026-08-20). 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). Cuba en Datos: Claves para entender la dinámica demográfica de 2025. cubadebate.cu El dato es contundente y no admite matices: Cuba perdió 313 414 habitantes entre 2024 y 2025. La población efectiva se estableció en 9 434 593 personas, y la tendencia, lejos de frenarse, se profundiza desde 2021 con una tasa de crecimiento de -32,7 por mil habitantes.
(2026-08-20). Trump anuncia "operación económica devastadora" contra Irán. cubadebate.cu Las recientes declaraciones del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, al anunciar una ofensiva económica sin precedentes contra Irán, reflejan la peligrosa concentración de poder y la impunidad con la que actúa la superpotencia en el escenario internacional. Trump lanza advertencias directas y ultimátums severos que buscan doblegar a cualquier nación.
(2026-08-20). 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). China marca un hito espacial al dominar dos vías de recuperación de cohetes orbitales (+ Video). cubadebate.cu China se convirtió en el primer país en dominar dos métodos distintos para recuperar cohetes orbitales, tras lograr el aterrizaje controlado del ZQ‚Äë3 y sumar esta vía tecnológica al sistema de captura mediante red del Long March 10B. El éxito de la misión, que incluyó la puesta en órbita del satélite Honghu‚Äë03 y la recuperación suave de la primera etapa del Zhuque‚Äë3, marca un avance clave para el programa espacial comercial chino.
(2026-08-20). Asociación Italia-Cuba destina 65 000 euros a proyectos de salud y energía en apoyo al pueblo cubano. cubadebate.cu La Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba destinó durante agosto 65 000 euros a iniciativas de apoyo al pueblo cubano, como parte de las donaciones recaudadas entre sus colaboradores. Los fondos permitirán adquirir medicamentos oncológicos, glucómetros y tiras reactivas, además de paneles solares y baterías para el Hospital Pediátrico Docente Cerro.
(2026-08-20). 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). 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). Australia summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza aid worker death. al-monitor.com By Renju JoseSYDNEY, Aug 20 (Reuters) – Australia summoned Israel's ambassador on Thursday and expressed outrage at a decision by its military not to pursue criminal proceedings over the death of an Australian aid worker in a 2024 airstrike in Gaza.The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had found no basis to investigate the killings of seven aid workers with the World Central Kitchen charity, including Australian Zomi Frankcom, after a fact-finding and assessment procedure.
(2026-08-20). 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). Israel admits killing 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza. tribune.com.pk 
Israel's military acknowledged on Wednesday that its troops had opened fire on a car carrying 5-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab and her family members in Gaza in 2024 and said it had opened a criminal investigation, though rights groups say such probes rarely lead to convictions. | Hind Rajab's killing was one of the most high-profile incidents involving civilian deaths during Israel's military assault in Gaza, launched following the 2023 Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel. | She died after being pinned down in a car for hours, begging Palestinian medics by mobile phone to send help, while her aunt, unc…
(2026-08-20). 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). Israeli minister under fire over 'inhumane' Gaza remarks. tribune.com.pk 
Germany, France and the UN on Wednesday condemned remarks by Israel's far-right national security minister, who declared that Israel should kill "30 or 40" people every night in the Palestinian territory of Gaza. | German Chancellor Friedrich Merz "strongly condemns the inhumane appeals made by Minister (Itamar) Ben Gvir, which violate international law," German government spokesman Sebastian Hille said. "They are unacceptable." | French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot also slammed the remarks, calling them "intolerable and inhumane" in an interview with the La Montagne regional newspaper. | United Nations S…
(2026-08-20). 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). From global experience to opportunities in China: How Chinese students studying abroad build bridges across cultures. ecns.cn From artificial intelligence reshaping the workplace to the rapid growth of industries such as integrated circuits, aerospace and biomedicine, Chinese students studying abroad are facing an increasingly diverse set of choices about what comes after graduation — and where they want to build their future.
(2026-08-20). 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). 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). Karnataka UGCET, UGNEET 2026 Allotment Results: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is releasing on its official website 'kea.kar.nic.in' Karnataka UGCET 2026 Second Round and Karnataka UGNEET 2026 First Round Provisional Allotment Results of the Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy, Architecture, Farm Sciences (Agriculture/Veterinary and others) students who had registered for admission in undergraduate courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-20). Mapping Sindh's coast before disaster strikes. tribune.com.pk 
Along Sindh's vulnerable coastline, disaster does not always arrive without warning. The signs are often visible long before a cyclone makes landfall, floodwaters spread or seawater pushes farther inland – but experts say the real challenge is turning those warning signs into timely action. | For communities living along the coast, this means knowing which areas are most exposed, where evacuation routes lie, how livelihoods could be affected and which environmental changes are already taking place. Experts now argue that this knowledge, combined with satellite imagery, GPS, GIS and real-time digital data, must…
(2026-08-20). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). CSIR NET June 2026 Answer Key Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing the Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Provisional Answer Key on its official website 'csirnet.nta.nic.in' today i.e. Sunday August 16, 2026.
(2026-08-20). 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). 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). 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). 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). Domicile portal failure hits students. tribune.com.pk 
The online domicile application system in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) has remained disrupted for several days due to "excessive load", causing serious difficulties for matriculation students seeking to obtain their domiciles. | Students and their parents have been forced to visit courts and various government offices to apply for domiciles and obtain information, while some have also had to bear additional expenses for the purpose. | Sources said applications for domiciles had increased unusually following the announcement of the matriculation results, overloading the provincial government's online domicile syste…
(2026-08-20). 3 dead after partial residential building collapse in north China's Shijiazhuang. ecns.cn Three people died after part of a four-story residential building collapsed in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, at 5: 42 a.m. Wednesday, according to the city's Xinhua District Emergency Management Bureau.
(2026-08-20). Trump 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Sleuths crack murder mystery in 48 hours. tribune.com.pk 
The blind murder of a Health Department employee was traced within 48 hours and two suspects were arrested, police said on Wednesday. | A 30-bore pistol along with ammunition and a motorcycle allegedly used in the incident were also recovered from the suspects. | Haripur DPO Shafiullah Gandapur, speaking at an emergency press conference at City police station along with SHO Ejaz Ali and City police station Investigation In-charge Inspector Shafiqur Rehman, told media representatives that on Aug 16, 2026, at around 8pm, Zakia Bibi, widow of Muhammad Waqas Qureshi, a resident of Mohalla Malkan Darvesh and an ECG…
(2026-08-20). Rainwater inundates three model bazaars. tribune.com.pk 
Torrential rain that began on the night between Tuesday and Wednesday submerged three Punjab government Model Bazaar Beautification Projects in the twin cities – Fawara Chowk Raja Bazaar, Commercial Market and Dr Qadeer Khan Road. | The beautification of the three markets was badly affected due to the lack of a drainage system, while water entered shops. | The relevant departments adopted the traditional stance that the rain was unusually heavy and said the markets had been flooded because the rainfall exceeded the capacity of the drainage system. | According to sources, the three Model Bazaar Beautification P…
(2026-08-20). 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). Back-to-school costs hit parents hard. tribune.com.pk 
Parents in Islamabad and Rawalpindi are facing mounting financial pressure as schools reopen, with private schools allegedly requiring them to buy branded books, notebooks, uniforms and stationery from designated outlets despite government directives against the practice. | Parents claim some basic stationery costs up to 300% more at designated shops than in the open market, leaving families with little choice and few effective avenues for complaints. | Islamabad schools have already reopened, while Rawalpindi schools will resume classes on August 24. According to several parents, the back-to-school rush becom…
(2026-08-20). DoD guts & conceals weapons testing. What could go wrong? responsiblestatecraft.org The Pentagon says it
(2026-08-20). Bilawal draws line on government legislation. tribune.com.pk 
In a move that may further complicate the PML-N led federal government's challenges, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari announced on Wednesday that his party would not cooperate with the government on legislation unless there was consensus. | "If the government can legislate without the PPP, then let it do so," Bilawal said while talking to the media after a meeting with opposition leaders in the Parliament House. | The PPP chief said his party would not accept decisions imposed through force or a simple show, adding that nothing would happen without consensus. | Bilawal said the government could not simultan…
(2026-08-20). Minor girl's body found in sack. tribune.com.pk 
The body of an unidentified minor girl, believed to be between six and seven years of age, was recovered in a naked state from a drain near a wedding hall at Landhi Hospital Chowrangi on Mehran Highway on Wednesday, police said. The body, which was wrapped in a gunny bag, was several days old, according to police. | The grisly discovery was made within the limits of Quaidabad police station, near Gondal Wedding Hall. Upon receiving information, police reached the spot and summoned the Crime Scene Unit to collect evidence. | Speaking to the media, PS Quaidabad SHO Gulzar Tunio said that the girl could not be id…
(2026-08-20). 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). 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). PM push brings steep Rs32 diesel price cut. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government on Wednesday decreased the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs32.63 while increasing the price of petrol by Rs2.97 per litre for Aug 20. | According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has been fixed at Rs337.51 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs363.06 per litre after the reduction. | The latest revision came hours after Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik said refineries had accepted the government's request for a significant reduction in diesel prices and that the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) would announce a cut of around Rs30-32 per li…
(2026-08-20). China says EU's probe into e-commerce giant JD.com unlawful. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Justice on Wednesday said that the European Union's (EU's) recent cross-border investigation into Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com under its Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) has constituted unlawful extraterritorial jurisdiction.
(2026-08-20). Fire at commercial unit in China's Qinhuangdao kills 8, injures 3. ecns.cn A fire broke out early Thursday at a ground-floor commercial unit in Haigang District of Qinhuangdao City, north China's Hebei Province, killing eight people and injuring three others, local authorities said.
(2026-08-20). Traders take to streets to seek justice for Waffix owner. tribune.com.pk 
Traders staged a protest on Wednesday against the murder of Mir Raza Ali, the young owner of the popular dessert brand Wafflix, disrupting traffic on Gulbahar's main thoroughfare and causing inconvenience to commuters. | The demonstration, organised by the Gulbahar Traders Ittehad, was held by traders of the Sanitary and Tiles Market. Mir Raza Ali's father, Mir Hussain Ali, also participated in the protest. Addressing the demonstration, the victim's father said the family had lost hope of getting justice and appealed to the prime minister to intervene. | "Twenty-two days have passed, but we have still not rece…
(2026-08-20). 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). 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). Traders protest alleged harassment. tribune.com.pk 
Tarnol business community on Wednesday expressed concern over the alleged mistreatment of traders by the Islamabad administration and police, and called for their business-related concerns to be heard sympathetically and for a conducive environment to be created within the law. | Addressing a press conference in Tarnol, the president of the Tarnol Traders and Heavy Machinery Welfare Association, Syed Mustaneerul Hassan, said traders played a fundamental role in the country's economy. However, he regretted that traders were being subjected to heavy fines over minor issues, while respectable businesspeople were…
(2026-08-20). Sindh hands Karachi primary health centres to PPHI. tribune.com.pk 
The government has placed all primary healthcare centres and dispensaries in Karachi's districts under the management of the Peoples Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI) Sindh, extending to the provincial capital a public-private partnership model already operating across rural Sindh. | According to a notification issued by the Sindh Health Department on June 30, and effective from July 1, all dispensaries operating under Karachi's district health offices have been separated from the department and handed over to PPHI. | The notification, signed by Health Department Deputy Secretary (Staff) Ali Nawaz Channa, d…
(2026-08-20). 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). 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). Reijnders leaves Man City for Al Qadsiah. al-monitor.com Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completed a move from Manchester City to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah on Wednesday in a deal reportedly worth 61 million euros ($71 million). | An AFP correspondent saw Reijnders arrive at the club's headquarters in Al Khobar on Tuesday ahead of the official announcement by both clubs.
(2026-08-20). Chinese film "Niu Lai" turns viral flop into box-office hit. ecns.cn The animated film Niu Lai has become an unlikely sensation after its daily box office of just 7,352 yuan ($1,020) sparked a trending hashtag and drew audiences curious to see "how bad it could be."
(2026-08-20). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Pakistan protests US envoy's Kashmir remarks. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Wednesday summoned the US Charge d'Affaires in Islamabad and lodged a strong diplomatic protest over remarks by US ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who described Jammu and Kashmir as an "important part of India" during his maiden visit to Srinagar. | The Foreign Office said the US diplomat was summoned over what Islamabad termed "factually incorrect remarks" regarding the status of Jammu and Kashmir. | Pakistan "strongly condemned and categorically rejected" the characterization of Jammu and Kashmir as a part of India, reiterating that the territory was an internationally recognized disputed territo…
(2026-08-20). 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). No breast milk, 15-fold death risk for babies. tribune.com.pk 
Babies in Pakistan who are not breastfed face up to 15 times higher risk of death, health experts has warned, as the country struggles with alarmingly low rates of breastfeeding among newborns. | Only one in five Pakistani babies receives breast milk within the first hour of birth, while just 48% of infants under six months are exclusively breastfed, experts said at an awareness and training session held at the Karachi Press Club to mark World Breastfeeding Week. The session was organised jointly by the Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN), UNICEF and the Sindh Health Department. | SICHN chi…
(2026-08-20). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Marco "McCarthy" Rubio's Campaign To Silence Trump's Critics. portside.org Marco "McCarthy" Rubio's Campaign To Silence Trump's Critics |
(2026-08-20). 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). Chief commissioner challenges SC order. tribune.com.pk 
The government on Wednesday filed a review petition in the Supreme Court, seeking a recall of the order to shift incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan to Islamabad's Shifa Hospital for medical examination and treatment. | The government's review petition, filed by Islamabad Advocate General Naveed Hayat Malik on behalf of the federal capital's chief commissioner a day after the SC's ruling, termed the interim order "discriminatory". | The petition stated that the order was "in excess of jurisdiction" and, therefore, "liable to be reviewed". | The plea further stated that the order "suffers from errors…
(2026-08-20). Xizang glacier earns Guinness World Record. ecns.cn Bujia Glacier in Xizang Autonomous Region has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the hanging glacier with the greatest vertical drop, adding a new highlight to the region's ecological tourism.
(2026-08-20). Trump 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). 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). 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). 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). Diseases break out in rain-hit localities. tribune.com.pk 
Various diseases have started emerging in low-lying areas of Rawalpindi and Islamabad after stagnant, sewage-contaminated rainwater receded following three days of heavy monsoon rains. | The affected residents have started temporarily relocating and staged protests against the administration. | After the floodwater receded from streets, neighbourhoods, houses and roads, large numbers of dead rats, cats and insects carried away by the water were found lying in streets, open fields and vacant plots, along with hazardous waste from houses, shops and hospitals. | Layers of dirty soil and sand brought by the floodw…
(2026-08-20). 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). Trump plans meeting with North Korea's Kim. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he planned to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and said the Asian nation held 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons. | The remarks come as Trump ordered Pentagon officials to cut short joint exercises with the South Korean military, writing in a Sunday social media post that they sent a message to Pyongyang that was "totally inappropriate and hostile, to a Country that, as long as Donald J. Trump has been President, has been unthreatening and respectful." | During Trump's first term, Kim called Trump a "mentally deranged U.S. dotard" and threatened that he h…
(2026-08-20). Ishaq Dar to visit Istanbul for quartet talks. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt are set to hold another round of high-level consultations in Istanbul later this month, as Islamabad steps up diplomatic coordination with key regional powers following the signing of a landmark defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. | Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan invited Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Istanbul for a meeting of the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The invitation was extended during a telephone conversation between Dar and Fidan on Wednesday, according…
(2026-08-20). 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). UK summons Israeli envoy over West Bank settlement project. al-monitor.com Britain said on Wednesday it had summoned Israel's charge d'affaires and demanded a halt to a major West Bank settlement project after Israeli authorities opened bidding for more than 1,200 homes in the area. | The E1 plan, green-lit by Israel last year, has drawn international condemnation, with the UN secretary general saying at the time that it posed an "existential threat" to a contiguous Palestinian state.
(2026-08-20). 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). S Lanka unearths Buddha statues. tribune.com.pk 
Sri Lankan archaeologists have excavated 17 gold-plated Buddha statues from a UNESCO World Heritage site believed to have been a monastery more than 2,000 years ago, an official told AFP on Wednesday. | The rare find on Tuesday came during excavations of a rampart of the Abhayagiri temple complex in Anuradhapura, an ancient capital in the island's centre north. | Project manager Thusitha Herath, of the government's Central Cultural Fund, said this was the most significant discovery in the archaeologically protected area in more than three decades. AFP…
(2026-08-20). 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). Exclusive-Mossad chief, Syrian foreign minister discussed Turkish military deployments before strikes, sources say. al-monitor.com By Timour Azhari and Rami Ayyub…
(2026-08-20). 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). 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 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). 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). 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). Red Line rolls on, University Road crawls. tribune.com.pk 
University Road, one of the busiest arteries of the metropolis, has become a five-year ordeal for commuters, with the completion deadline for the Red Line BRT project now pushed to June 2027. | Launched in 2022 to improve public transport, the mass transit project was initially scheduled for completion in 2024. The deadline was later moved to 2025, then 2026 and has now been extended to June 2027. | The prolonged construction has left large sections of University Road riddled with potholes, broken surfaces and diversions, turning short journeys into hours-long ordeals. Businesses along the route have suffered…
(2026-08-20). 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). 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). DUSU Election 2026 Schedule Published. ummid.com The Delhi University (DU) has issued the notification and published the complete schedule of the high stake Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) Elections 2026.
(2026-08-20). 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). 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). The discursive function of gendered online hate speech in Kosovo. globalvoices.org
(2026-08-19). Hormuz traffic slows as uncertainty over waterway persists. al-monitor.com SINGAPORE, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed, data showed on Wednesday, as most shipowners avoided the key waterway because of a lack of clear signalling on its reopening from a blockade during the Iran war. Six commodity vessels crossed the strait on Tuesday, Kpler data showed by 0258 GMT, down from nine a day earlier and below the 10-day daily average of 11.
(2026-08-19). Correcting the Trump delusions about the Strait of Hormuz. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: Special correspondent American President Donald Trump posted an image on his Truth Social today. An AI-generated image. It has the Strait of Hormuz circled, and above it, in large letters: NEW U.S. TERRITORY I wrote that line in capitals on purpose. Because this is not something said in a speech. This is a picture.
(2026-08-19). How failing US-Iran diplomacy is giving way to fresh confrontation. al-monitor.com Iran's dismissal of secret talks with Washington comes as diplomacy is in impasse, the Strait of Hormuz remains contested and Iranian commanders signal a potentially more aggressive military posture.
(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). Headlines for August 19, 2026. democracynow.org Israeli Strikes Kill at Least Seven Palestinians in Gaza, Palestinian American Travels to Occupied West Bank to Defend Home Against Settlers, Iran Claims U.S. Begging to Talk, as Trump Posts Map of Strait of Hormuz Labeled "New U.S. Territory", Syrians Protest Death of Man in Police Custody, Trump Admin Imposes Sanctions on ICC President and Senior Prosecutor, Federal Judge Revokes TPS for 5,000 Ethiopian Immigrants, CBS News: Trump Deporting Mexican Immigrants to Other Central American Countries, DOJ Pushes Federal Appeals Court to Reinstate Criminal Charges Against Kilmar àÅbrego García, Immig…
(2026-08-19). UAE halts all trade ties with Iran after missile attack. al-monitor.com The incident follows the UAE blaming Iran for strikes on ADNOC vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-08-19). On cam: Qatar tries to save US-Iran talks as Trump and Tehran clash over control Of Strait of Hormuz. hindustantimes.com Qatar is stepping in to help revive U.S.-Iran negotiations as Washington and Tehran remain sharply divided over control of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The diplomatic push comes amid rising tensions and growing concerns over the impact of the standoff on regional security and global shipping.
(2026-08-19). Anti-Terror Laws And The Return Of Political Repression. popularresistance.org A parliamentary republic, an imperial power, a right-wing Andean government, and a monarchy share no region, no alliance, and no form of government. Between them, the same legal instrument is nonetheless spreading: statutes and decrees written in the language of "terrorism" and "national security" that treat political opposition itself as a threat to be policed. Far from coincidental, this convergence is a shared architecture whose purpose is to build a legal framework capable of designating entire organizations and broad movements as enemies of the state, and, through them, of dismantling the conditions in which…
(2026-08-19). Taxpayers Funded A $533 Million Artillery Plant That Made Nothing. popularresistance.org A robot was on fire. Again. | It was the summer of 2024, and the cutting-edge robots inside General Dynamics' sweltering artillery factory near Dallas were catching fire with startling regularity, according to four former workers there. This wasn't ideal, as the plant was supposed to be churning out urgently needed artillery shells for Ukraine. The robots, giant metal arms with clamps for hands, would end up drenched in oil, which would then — no surprise — combust as they moved steel blocks heated to 1,800 degrees into and out of a machine that periodically erupted columns of fire.
(2026-08-19). Seattle: Duwamish Tribe Takes On Stewardship Of Rematriated Land. popularresistance.org A warm summer breeze carries the scent of wild flowers and fresh foliage from the surrounding forest through the clearing of Heron's Nest (spa îq ∑a î ƒçÃìa îac). This is the site of a successful community-led land effort returning 3.56 acres to the Duwamish Tribe, which lacks federal recognition. | "To me, it seems like a huge piece of property because we are not federally recognized and do not have a reservation," said Nancy Sackman, vice chair of the Duwamish Tribal Council and Duwamish tribal member. "So any land that we do get is a huge event."
(2026-08-19). Trump's Secret Iran Backchannel COLLAPSED-Pak Army Chief Refused Trump's Request. thealtworld.com The U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding has expired — and this episode reveals exactly why. Pepe Escobar and Zulfiqar Ali break down two secret back-channel plays Washington ran to bypass Pakistan and reach Iran's military command directly, why IRGC leadership refused both times, and what Iran's newly appointed #2 official signaled by shifting toward "offense." The conversation goes deep on nuclear-normalization talk reportedly circulating in Washington, Iran's retaliation posture, Pakistan's damaged mediator role, and the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi where Iran, Russia, and China's presidents are e…
(2026-08-19). US' biggest alliance crisis: Trump scolds Seoul, China's top diplomat lands almost immediately. hindustantimes.com South Korea is facing a fresh strategic test as China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi prepares to visit Seoul, days after Donald Trump defended scaling back joint U.S.-South Korea military drills. Wang's visit is expected to focus on bilateral and regional issues as Seoul looks to manage ties with both Washington and Beijing.
(2026-08-19). NATO whines it cannot fight simultaneous wars against Russia, China and Iran. infobrics.org It would seem NATO didn't learn from the strategic mistakes of its Axis predecessors, because that's precisely what's going to happen if it continues with its aggression against the entire world, which will have no other choice but to unite.
(2026-08-19). Israeli officials shocked by Iran's missile recovery as Tehran confirms retaliation plans. infobrics.org Trump demands that Iran "put up the white flag of surrender."
(2026-08-19). France to expel two Iranian diplomats: foreign minister. al-monitor.com Paris will expel two Iranian diplomats posted in France in retaliation for Iran banning two French diplomats in the embassy in Tehran, the French foreign minister said on Tuesday. | "Two Iranian diplomats in France will be expelled in the coming days," Jean-Noel Barrot said on X, adding the move was a consequence of the "intolerable" treatment of the French diplomats who were briefly detained last month in Tehran over accusations of "interference".
(2026-08-19). Is Gulf War Back? Hours After Trump-MBZ Call, Angry Mojtaba Fires Two Ballistic Missiles Toward UAE. hindustantimes.com Iran has reportedly launched two ballistic missiles toward the UAE, with Abu Dhabi confirming the projectiles and saying both were intercepted. The reported attack comes shortly after a Trump-Mohammed bin Zayed call, as tensions between Tehran and the U.S. and its Gulf allies continue to escalate.
(2026-08-19). Two Killed in Southern Lebanon as Israel Continues Heavy Demolitions. news.antiwar.com Two people were killed today in the southern Lebanese town of Mayfadoun when they came upon unexploded ordinance left behind in a recent Israeli operation against the area. This brought the number of confirmed deaths in this year's invasion of Lebanon to 4,346, with over 12,000 others wounded. Israeli strikes were also reported today against …
(2026-08-19). Displaced Lebanese watch southern Lebanon's 'pilot zones' from afar. aljazeera.com "You can't do anything. Just stand here and watch." | Al Jazeera's Ali Hashem watched Israeli attacks near his home town.
(2026-08-19). The Cairo Dilemma: Domestic Fracture and the Rise of 'Fatehland' (1968—1970). thecanary.co 
The catastrophic defeat of the regular Arab armies in the June 1967 War had left the burgeoning Palestinian resistance movement as the sole force actively committed to maintaining an armed struggle against Israel. According to the historian Edgar O'Ballance, the very first fedayeen assault launched against Israel from Lebanese territory took place on 1 June […] | By
(2026-08-19). Michigan 8 case is part of a broader pattern of repression. electronicintifada.net Violently assaulting and arresting the students the university ostensibly exists to serve is seen as preferable to divesting from military occupation and possibly the most well-documented genocide in history.
(2026-08-19). UN's Guterres seriously concerned by US sanctions on ICC. tribune.com.pk 
UN Secretary-General António Guterres was seriously concerned about the US decision to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, a UN spokesperson said on Wednesday. | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio imposed ‚Å the sanctions on Tuesday in the latest escalation in the Trump administration's campaign against the Hague-based court, which was established in 2002 by the international community to prosecute war &sbquo…
(2026-08-19). Venezuela 2026, Argentina 1955, Chavismo and Peronism. unitedworldint.com The events that unfolded in Venezuela after January 3rd have profoundly shaken the country's political landscape. Beyond the search for culprits and traitors—mostly unfounded and driven by emotional responses to the pain and helplessness caused by the murder of hundreds of Cubans and Venezuelans and the kidnapping of President Maduro and his wife—the truth is …
(2026-08-19). Marxism wasn't exported to the Caribbean it was proven there. mronline.org 
One of the most persistent and recycled claims in anti-communist "left" discourse is the way Black radical scholarship is selectively invoked to discredit Marxism itself.
(2026-08-19). Senate Republicans launch McCarthyite attack on Machinists union over Cuba solidarity. peoplesworld.org 
A single union local in California allowed its hall to be used for a public meeting where U.S. policy toward Cuba was discussed this past spring. That shouldn't have been a big deal, but in the eyes of Senate Republicans, it's enough to merit a Congressional investigation. The chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, …
(2026-08-19). Disponible para descargar la colección completa de Obras Escogidas de Fidel Castro Ruz. cubadebate.cu El Centro Fidel Castro Ruz ha compartido la colección "Fidel Castro Ruz. Obras Escogidas", que ya está disponible para descargar. Se trata de una edición compilada en 23 tomos que abarca discursos, intervenciones, entrevistas, cartas, artículos y otros documentos del Comandante en Jefe entre 1940 y 2016, con especial atención en el tomo 23 a su amistad con Hugo Chávez.
(2026-08-19). La OMS mantiene emergencia internacional por brote de ébola en RD Congo. cubadebate.cu La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) advirtió el martes que el brote de ébola en la República Democrática del Congo aún dista mucho de estar bajo control. Según cifras de de la Oficina regional de la OMS para àÅfrica hasta el 16 de agosto, el país había reportado 5.021 casos confirmados en 55 zonas sanitarias de seis provincias, con una tasa de letalidad del 47,4 %.
(2026-08-19). Hoteleros de Cancún descartan invertir en la recolección de sargazo en altamar. cubadebate.cu Hoteleros de Cancún descartaron invertir en la recolección del sargazo en altamar, pues ese es un trabajo que compete a la federación, dijo el presidente del Comité de Sostenibilidad de la Asociación de Hoteles de Cancún, Puerto Morelos e Isla Mujeres, Antonio Ortiz.
(2026-08-19). Líder de izquierda dominicana rechaza expulsión de diplomáticos cubanos. cubadebate.cu El secretario general del Movimiento Izquierda Unida (MIU), Miguel Mejía, rechazó este martes la expulsión de diplomáticos cubanos de República Dominicana y defendió los históricos vínculos bilaterales que unen a ambos pueblos.
(2026-08-19). Podcast Las 3 del día: Resumen de noticias publicadas en Cubadebate. cubadebate.cu En este episodio de su Podcast Las 3 del día,ampliaremos sobre las nuevas medidas de Estados Unidos contra Cuba,de la alerta mundial por el ébola descontrolado en el Congo y de las Obras Escogidas de Fidel Castro en 23 tomos.
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(2026-08-19). Estados Unidos apunta ahora al suministro de alimentos de Cuba. cubadebate.cu En julio, el Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos anunció una nueva ronda de amplias sanciones económicas contra Cuba, dirigidas a industrias que históricamente habían sido eximidas, limitando la capacidad del gobierno cubano para comprar productos agrícolas y equipos de procesamiento de alimentos a terceros países,…
(2026-08-19). Israel orders inquiry into killing of 6-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza. aljazeera.com The Israeli military announced criminal investigations into the killings of six-year-old Hind Rajab.
(2026-08-19). Crushed but defiant: The grape growers of Gaza. electronicintifada.net Once the home to Gaza's vineyards, Sheikh Ajlin has now "been taken over by crows and stray dogs."
(2026-08-19). Ziyech responds to Ben-Gvir: Palestinian lives are more valuable than yours. thecanary.co 
Moroccan star Hakim Ziyech has responded to comments made by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, in which the minister called for the killing of dozens of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip every night. Ziyech shared a sharp message on his Instagram stories. Ziyech posted Ben-Gvir's remarks—in which the minister called for targeted assassinations in […] | By
(2026-08-19). Fresh EU help for war industry. electronicintifada.net Border mission in Gaza serves as a figleaf for an illegal occupation.
(2026-08-19). Hamas accuses Netanyahu of undermining talks, ceasefire deal after Gaza strike. tribune.com.pk 
Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday of deliberately undermining ceasefire talks while reaffirming its commitment to the Gaza ceasefire deal and urging the United States and mediators to pressure Israel to honour it. | The Palestinian group issued the statement after an Israeli strike on a cafe at the port in Gaza City killed six Palestinians, including a child, and injured others. | It said the "new massacre" represented "a deliberate escalation" and accused Israel of seeking to undermine efforts to consolidate the ceasefire and advance implementation of the agreement. "The timin…
(2026-08-19). Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 10 Palestinians as IDF Ramps Up Massacres After Netanyahu-Kushner Meeting. news.antiwar.com Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday killed at least ten Palestinians, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal despite the US announcing a Hamas disarmament plan. Nine of the victims, including a 13-year-old girl, were killed by an Israeli strike against a police station in Gaza City, marking the second …
(2026-08-19). India's National Oil Company Resumes Operations After US Sanctions Waiver in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The Indian state-owned oil company, the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation of India, is evaluating the full resumption of its operatorship in Venezuela after securing a US Treasury license, a senior official of the company said. | The chief financial officer of ONGC, Anupam Agarwal,
(2026-08-19). For the right the next election is about renovation. onlineopinion.com.au One Nation and the Coalition aren't enemies, they are competitors, and competition is the best way to bring renewal.
(2026-08-19). 'Deranged behaviour' Marco Rubio slammed for US sanctions on ICC president. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Brad Reed of Common Dreams US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has drawn an outraged reaction from critics after he unveiled sanctions against Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court. In announcing the sanctions, Rubio described the ICC as "a corrupt and fatally politicised" institution that has allegedly "abused its authority and exceeded…
(2026-08-19). New Development Bank Issues USD 1.75 Billion 3-Year Benchmark Bond. infobrics.org The New Development Bank (NDB) priced a USD 1.75 billion 3-year benchmark bond, issued in the international capital markets under the Bank's USD 50 billion Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme…
(2026-08-19). 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.
(2026-08-19). Whistleblower Says Politics Drove Trump Admin "Antisemitism" Inquiries. truthout.org A whistleblower complaint submitted to Congress this week alleges that Department of Justice (DOJ) investigations into supposed instances of antisemitism at Ivy League universities were done so for political reasons, as the Trump administration sought to compel schools into agreeing to settlements that involved changing their policies. The complaint from former DOJ attorney Haley Van Erem… |
(2026-08-19). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee August 22, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/share/19AQ7UJBqy/ 12 NOON — 2 P.M.: GATHER & MEAL2-4 P.M. PROGRAM: 15 YEARS OF STRUGGLE AND STILL FIGHTING!4-6 P.M. D.J. Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement started in Milwaukee in June 2011. Since the first day, we've been in the streets and workplaces engaged in collective struggle statewide and beyond. We're still here! …
(2026-08-19). Suthar shines as India crush Sri Lanka in 600th Test. tribune.com.pk 
Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar finished with a haul of 10 wickets as India thrashed Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test in Galle on Wednesday to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. | Suthar, playing only his second Test, impressed with his line and length to ensure India a memorable win in their 600th Test match. | Suthar took four wickets in the first innings and kept up the fine show to take 6-55, and help bowl out the hosts for 206 shortly after lunch on the final day. | Set a target of 372 runs, Sri Lanka's batters failed to apply themselves other than Sonal Dinusha, who top-scored in both the inni…
(2026-08-19). 9 Best 3D Printing Websites and Tools You Need to Know in 2026. moguldom.com It's pretty wild how much 3D printing technology has evolved over the last couple of years. Back in the beginning, the hobby was so incredibly expensive and took some real expertise to get anything to work. Whether it was troubleshooting mysterious print errors or trying out lots of different handmade tools and modifications, you really …
(2026-08-19). GOP Begs AI Firms to Fix Data Centers' "Toxic Brand" to Help Midterm Chances. truthout.org The Republicans' Senate campaign committee has begged AI companies to take action against the public's hatred of data centers because supporting them has become a major drag on Republican midterm campaigns. Axios first reported on a leaked memo sent by the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) on Tuesday. In the memo, the group says that the backing of data centers has become an… |
(2026-08-19). Black Adults And Their Families Face Worsening Financial Stability. scheerpost.com Ismael Cid-Martinez, Economic Policy Institute. The Trump-Vance administration inherited a strong labor market with record employment and wage gains. But after a year of the administration's economic mismanagement, workers are feeling more vulnerable to the softening labor market. While the president is busy touting the stock market's performance, working people and families are expressing concerns about job security …
(2026-08-19). China achieves first rocket recovery on land. ecns.cn China launched the reusable Zhuque-3 rocket on Wednesday morning, marking the country's first land recovery of a rocket first stage.
(2026-08-19). Progressive Israel-critic Angie Nixon scores upset victory in Florida Senate primary. mondoweiss.net 
DSA member Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Florida's Senate primary, outspent 16 to 1. She's called Netanyahu a war criminal and opposes U.S. arms sales to Israel. Elsewhere in the state, progressive challengers didn't see as much success.
(2026-08-19). Belarus claims medals at IJF Lima Pan-American Open 2026. eng.belta.by Artsiom Kolasau took third place in the men's -60 kg category.
(2026-08-19). "Profoundly Corrupt" : Trump Sued for Selling Early Access to His Truth Social Posts for $100K/Month. democracynow.org 
We speak with Brendan Ballou, CEO of the Public Integrity Project, which is part of a lawsuit against President Donald Trump over his plan to monetize access to his social media platform Truth Social, where he routinely makes market-moving announcements. Truth API went live on August 1 and already has subscribers. Truth Social is charging up to $100,000 per month for early access to the president's posts, giving investors an edge on major news events. | "It's profoundly corrupt," says Ballou. "The government can't discriminate who it gives information to based on who they are,…
(2026-08-19). Magnitude-5.6 earthquake strikes northwest China's Qinghai. ecns.cn A magnitude-5.6 earthquake struck Dachaidan in Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, at 5: 36 a.m. on Wednesday, according to the Qinghai Earthquake Agency.
(2026-08-19). Why White House envoys cannot sway Israel's war leader. aljazeera.com Any deal in any of Israel's conflicts would be politically damaging for its prime minister.
(2026-08-19). Belarus, Thailand outline key areas for military cooperation. eng.belta.by Members of the Belarusian mission held a number of negotiations with their Thai colleagues to work out key areas for the development of military cooperation.
(2026-08-19). Silencing the witnesses to its crimes: 'Israel's' war on Palestinian journalists. thecanary.co 
Palestinian journalist Mohammed Awad, 38, was recently arrested by Israel's occupation forces at his home in Beitunia, west of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. His wife, Eman Awad, told the Palestinian Centre for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA) that Israeli occupation forces (IOF) raided the family's home around 6am. This was after they blew […] | By
(2026-08-19). Multifunctional sports complex under construction in Lyakhovichi. eng.belta.by The project is included in the investment program of Brest Oblast. The sports complex is being built in the southeastern part of the district center on the grounds of the children's and youth sports school.
(2026-08-19). Expert highlights key provisions of Belarus' animal welfare law. eng.belta.by One of the key aspects of the law on responsible treatment of animals is | the recognition of animals as beings capable of feeling, Nadezhda | Sevruk, deputy head of the housing department at the Belarusian Housing | and Utilities Ministry, said in a new episode of BelTA's The Nation…
(2026-08-19). Federal monitor allows UAW official who issued death threat against Will Lehman to collect his $200,000 salary. wsws.org Six weeks after a $202,000-a-year UAW official posted an image of Will Lehman bound, gagged and under the gun, the court-appointed Monitor has left the question of his continued employment in the hands of the apparatus he was campaigning for.
(2026-08-19). Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS 2026 Rank List Published, Check Now. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has published on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2026 (NEET UG 2026) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-19). During Iraq Visit, Iran's Ghalibaf Says US Is Seeking an Exit From the Region. news.antiwar.com Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf visited Iraq on Wednesday and said that the US was seeking to exit the region, comments that come following a report from The Washington Post that said the Pentagon is considering pulling back from the Persian Gulf after many of its bases in the area were heavily damaged by …
(2026-08-19). Climate change is driving record heat in Europe's seas, scientists say. tribune.com.pk 
Human-caused climate change was the main driver of recent record-breaking sea temperatures around Europe, scientists said on Wednesday, warning of severe consequences for marine ecosystems and coastal communities. | Europe's seas have not escaped the extreme heat that many countries have endured this summer. Last month, the average temperature in the Mediterranean was 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit), the highest for any July on record, while an offshore buoy near Mallorca recorded 33 degrees Celsius in early August. | Human-caused climate change has added about 2 degrees Celsius of warming to the Me…
(2026-08-19). DOJ unseals new charges against 17 hackers in Iran-backed campaign. al-monitor.com By AJ VicensAug 18 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday unsealed new and updated charges against 17 individuals working withan Iranian company that it alleges carried out hacks and data theft against U.S. universities, companies and government agencies.The DOJ said in a statement that the individuals were working with the Mabna Institute, which carried out hacking campaigns on behalf of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other Iranian government and university clients.
(2026-08-19). The East L.A. Artist Behind 'Homeboy Beautiful' Magazine Has Championed Queer Chicano Liberation Since the 70s. lataco.com You can catch artist Joey Terrill's pioneering work at a handful of active and upcoming exhibitions around L.A.
(2026-08-19). 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). Xi calls for stronger China-Ecuador synergy in development strategies. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday emphasized that China and Ecuador should strengthen the synergy of their development strategies and implement the cooperation plan for jointly building the Belt and Road.
(2026-08-19). Pentagon quizzes NATO allies on political loyalty, documents reveal. aljazeera.com NATO allies probed on loyalty to US policies in Pentagon questionnaire obtained exclusively by Al Jazeera.
(2026-08-19). Farm Action report details the reach of Taylor Farms after a cyclospora outbreak hit 9,481 cases. nationofchange.org 
The company says the FDA has no positive product test, and that about 2,000 of its own samples from central Mexico came back clean.
(2026-08-19). After Years of Denial, Israel Finally Admits to Role in Killing of Hind Rajab. truthout.org The Israeli military has finally admitted to having a role in the brutal killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab, after years of denial from U.S. and Israeli officials despite a mountain of evidence, and has announced a criminal investigation into the incident. In a report on Wednesday, the military admitted that Israeli soldiers fired at the vehicle that was carrying Hind and six members of her… |
(2026-08-19). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10: 40 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-08-19). Indian-origin woman, living in US with green card for 27 years, detained by ICE. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian-origin woman who has been residing lawfully in the US for 27 years and has held a Green Card since 2013, has been detained Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). | Venkata Vasamsetty who is a public school teacher working with special-needs students in North Carolina, has no criminal record and is the mother of two US citizens and grandmother of two US citizen children, according to her family and immigration attorney. | Venkata Vasamsetty, a public school teacher who works with special-needs students in North Carolina, was reportedly detained by US immigration authorities despite ha…
(2026-08-19). The Barrels OPEC+ Can't Actually Deliver. moderndiplomacy.eu On August 12th, Bloomberg reported a number that should unsettle anyone still reading OPEC+'s monthly quota announcements at face value: Russia's actual crude output in July was 8.887 million barrels a day, against an OPEC+ quota of 9.824 million. The gap, just under 940,000 barrels a day, is not a compliance choice. Ukraine has hit …
(2026-08-19). Russia, Ukraine conduct prisoner exchange in Belarus. eng.belta.by Belarus continues to fulfill its humanitarian mission and once again served as a place for the prisoner exchange. Russia and Ukraine swapped over 103 people each.
(2026-08-19). Climate Alarmists Go Silent: Turns Out Fossil Fuels Are Earth's 'Miracle-Gro'. wattsupwiththat.com The question is no longer whether fossil fuels have greened the planet. The evidence is overwhelming. Will people in power have the courage to acknowledge it as a benefit?
(2026-08-19). As US Continues Military Operations on Guam, Residents' Health Suffers. truthout.org In Yigo, the northernmost village in Guam, there is a well that cannot be shut down. Known as Y-15, the well sits atop the island's northern aquifer, which supplies around 80% of the island's drinking water. Even if contaminants are detected, Y-15 has to keep pumping. There is simply no alternative. The well also sits just below a hill near Upi Elementary School — attended by around… |
(2026-08-19). Just Days After Being Sworn In as Attorney General, Todd Blanche Shows Why He Is Unfit for That Office. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat ScheerPost Remember Bill Clinton's famous verbal footwork during the investigation of his affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky? When asked about whether he lied when he told his aides, "There's nothing going on between us," the president responded, "It depends on what the meaning of the word 'is' is. If the—if he—if 'is' …
(2026-08-19). Milwaukee, August 27, 28, 29 and September 19, 2026: Conectando Memorias. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-19). Forklift safety expert calls for independent investigation into catastrophic accident at GM Flint Assembly. wsws.org While forklifts can be equipped with cameras, proximity detectors and collision-warning systems, workers appear to remain dependent largely upon horns, painted lines, mirrors and the ability of a forklift driver to twist around and look backward.
(2026-08-19). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-19). 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.
(2026-08-19). Progressive Wins Senate Nom And More From The Florida Primary. newsone.com 
Source: Joe Raedle / Getty | Tuesday marked the end of the primary period, with most of the biggest news coming out of Florida. From Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon's upset win to Florida potentially electing its first Black governor, here are the most notable results of Florida's primary. | Perhaps the biggest story coming out of Florida's primary is Angie Nixon's shocking victory over Alex Vindman to win the Democratic nomination in Florida's Senate race.
(2026-08-19). Trump says USS Lincoln deployment 'not nearly long enough'. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-08-19). Vieira appointed Senegal head coach after World Cup disappointment. tribune.com.pk 
Senegal have appointed France's 1998 World Cup winner Patrick Vieira as head coach, the country's football federation announced Tuesday, succeeding Pape Thiaw who was dismissed after the World Cup. | The appointment of Vieira, who was born in Senegal, is a "strategic move", the federation said in a social media post, aiming to "establish a high-level technical staff, in line with our country's sporting ambitions". | His main mission will be to revitalise the team after Senegal's bruising loss to Belgium in the last 32 of the World Cup. | Thiaw was sacked less than two weeks later. The 45-year-old former Senega…
(2026-08-19). Defense Ministry: Negligent agricultural workers sharpen tactical skills in military drills. eng.belta.by During the exercise, they completed a psychological obstacle course, drove BTR-70MB1 armored personnel carriers, and practiced the evacuation of units via armored personnel carriers to an assembly area.
(2026-08-19). Understanding Smart Use of Property Payment Plans. ummid.com Good Property Payment Plans do a lot more than just defer cash outflow – they have a bearing on actual affordability and management of liquidity and can be great tools to buy a property with superior foresight and discipline.
(2026-08-19). SC sets rule on narcotics evidence. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has ruled that any quantity of narcotics that has not undergone chemical analysis could not legally be taken into consideration for upholding a conviction or determining the quantum of sentence, holding that only the quantity subjected to forensic examination could be relied upon for sentencing purposes. | A three-member bench headed by Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar and comprising Justice Shakeel Ahmed and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim issued the ruling while deciding an appeal filed by Muhammad Hussain in a case involving the alleged recovery of 1,500 kilograms of charas (hashish). | Accordin…
(2026-08-19). Menon's lawyers issue statement on Filton contempt prosecution. thecanary.co 
Filton 24 — Lawyers have issued a statement on behalf of barrister Rajiv Menon KC about the contempt of court proceedings brought against Menon by intelligence service-aligned judge Jeremy Johnson. Johnson is pursuing Menon for the closing speech he gave to the jury in defence of his client, Filton 24 defendant Charlotte Head. Menon went public […] | By
(2026-08-19). The Mecca Agreement: An Alliance in Search of Its Enemy. unitedworldint.com The recent Mecca Agreement between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has been presented as the beginning of a new regional security architecture. Yet behind the language of cooperation and deterrence lies a fundamental ambiguity: the alliance does not clearly identify the threat against which its members are supposed to act. For Alptekin Dursunoƒülu, editor-in-chief of …
(2026-08-19). China-built VLCC featuring green technologies delivered in Dalian. ecns.cn A new-generation very large crude carrier (VLCC), independently developed and built by China, was delivered in Dalian, Liaoning Province, on Monday.
(2026-08-19). International support surges for jailed Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The international campaign demanding the freedom of Ukrainian socialist and anti-war activist Bogdan Syrotiuk continues to expand rapidly following his sentencing to 15 years in prison on August 10.
(2026-08-19). PHF launches coaching education programme. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) today formally inaugurated Phase 1 of its national coaching education program, marking a significant step toward modernizing the sport's technical standards and tactical frameworks across the country. | The opening session was conducted by PHF National Coaching Advisor Herman Kruis, bringing together dynamic blend of young and experienced Pakistani coaches. Designed as an interactive, highly practical, and objective learning workshop, the session focused on contemporary coaching methodologies, tactical analysis, and modern athlete management. | PHF President Mohyuddin Ahmed…
(2026-08-19). Big Tech Is Building a New Feudalism. otherwords.org As Big Tech, Big Finance, and Big Government collude to dig us into the unfathomable hole of artificial intelligence, an old country saying has new relevance: "If you find that you've dug yourself into a hole, the very first thing to do is quit digging." | All across the country, entire communities are in an uproar as they learn that thousands of massive, billionaire-financed data centers are quietly being approved by their government officials, usurping farmland, local water supplies, and each area's electric grid. | Why? So àºber-rich prigs like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos can impose their grandiose, zillion-…
(2026-08-19). Ex-Left Party leader helps pave the way for far-right rule in eastern Germany. wsws.org Sahra Wagenknecht's rapprochement with the AfD has been apparent for years. Now, she is not only moving closer to the far-right party in terms of policy, but is helping it attain power.
(2026-08-19). Palestinian-American hoists US flag on home besieged by settlers. al-monitor.com A Palestinian-America…
(2026-08-19). 'Tit for tat': Why is Trump cosying up to North Korea's Kim Jong Un again? aljazeera.com Analysts say Trump's attempted rapprochement with Kim Jong Un is driven by political signals to Pyongyang and Seoul.
(2026-08-19). Humanitarianism is not collapsing. It is being traded and compromised. aljazeera.com This is endangering the lives of humanitarian workers and the vulnerable communities they serve.
(2026-08-19). Zia Yusuf melts down amidst speculation Farage kept in dark over Montgomerie. thecanary.co 
On 18 August, we learned that Reform UK had suspended prominent member and journalist Tim Montgomerie. The suspension came after Montgomerie criticised Zia Yusuf. Since then, more has come out — including the fact that Nigel Farage was allegedly unaware of the suspension. This has led some to speculate that Yusuf was the man behind […] | By
(2026-08-19). Pakistan challenges top court order to move Imran Khan to private hospital. aljazeera.com Government files a review of Supreme Court order, arguing that the jailed ex-PM should be examined at a public hospital.
(2026-08-19). New Jersey moves to stop social media companies from targeting kids with addictive algorithms that keep them scrolling. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? When New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill was running for office last year, she made children's online safety a central part of her On her first day in office, she signed an
(2026-08-19). China's 110-meter radio telescope completes core structure installation. ecns.cn The core structure of a 110-meter radio telescope in Xinjiang has been installed, marking a major milestone for what will become one of the world's most precise radio telescopes of its size, capable of conducting observations at high radio frequencies.
(2026-08-19). Trump administration antisemitism probes into universities lacked evidence, ex-DOJ attorney says. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) – A former Department of Justice attorney has said the Trump administration's probes of U.S. universities over accusations of antisemitism lacked evidence and had predetermined outcomes.
(2026-08-19). Democracy Now! 2026-08-19 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 19, 2026; Trump's "Authoritarian Takeover" of the Media, ABC Suing FCC & the Meta Trial: Free Press's Jessica González; "Profoundly Corrupt": Trump Sued for Selling Early Access to His Truth Social Posts for $100K/Month; Bipartisan Outcry Forces Trump to Pause Border Security Project in Big Bend National Park in Texas; Activist Tree-Sit in Ancient Cottonwood Continues Against Border Wall Construction in Arizona | Headlines for August 19, 2026; Trump's "Authoritarian Takeover" of the Media, ABC Suing FCC & the Meta Trial: Free Press's J…
(2026-08-19). EAEU-Kenya trade more than doubles in January-May 2026. eng.belta.by "Foreign trade in goods between the EAEU countries and Kenya has grown by 8.8% over the past five years and amounted to more than $460.2 million in 2025. In January-May 2026, trade rose more than twofold year-on-year," Bakytzhan Sagintayev said.
(2026-08-19). Trump's "Authoritarian Takeover" of the Media, ABC Suing FCC & the Meta Trial: Free Press's Jessica González. democracynow.org 
We look at major media news with Jessica González, co-CEO of the advocacy organization Free Press. She discusses the landmark lawsuit against Meta for making its social media platforms addictive for young people, efforts to halt the Paramount-Warner Bros. megamerger, and Disney's lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission over what it calls the Trump administration's "retaliatory campaign" against the ABC television network. | González says President Donald Trump's "authoritarian takeover attempt of our media system" must be opposed.
(2026-08-19). Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine. tribune.com.pk 
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios was provisionally suspended from tennis on Wednesday after testing positive for cocaine, with the volatile Australian owning up to his "huge mistake" in a public apology. | The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced the suspension of the 31-year-old following a positive test for benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite, from a sample taken during an ATP 250 event in Mallorca in June. | Kyrgios, who reached a career-high rank of 13, has been provisionally suspended since August 4 after a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) laboratory confirmed the presence of the…
(2026-08-19). BBC slammed over pushing Reform UK propaganda yet again. thecanary.co 
Hard-right, anti-migrant party Reform UK recently revealed its plans to "overhaul" Britain's benefits system. As if anyone could be surprised, the plans were not exactly original: it's neoliberal austerity, reheated. So far, not so shocking — although the actual plans understandably alarmed disability rights campaigners and affordability advocates alike. What should be more shocking is […] | By
(2026-08-19). PFF explores Saudi partnerships to expand football opportunities. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Football Federation's (PFF) presdient Mohsen Gillani called on Pakistan's ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmad Farooq, in Riyadh. | During the meeting, opportunities to further strengthen cooperation and explore avenues for the development and promotion of football in Pakistan were discussed. The discussion also focused on potential collaboration and engagement with relevant stakeholders in the Kingdom to support Pakistan's football ecosystem and create greater opportunities for players and sporting institutions. | Gillani briefed the ambassador on the PFF's ongoing efforts and future initiatives aimed at…
(2026-08-19). Here Are All The Major US Food Recalls This Year Under RFK Jr. newsone.com 
Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty | There has been no shortage of food recalls in 2026, and several high-profile cases have been elevated to the FDA's most serious warning category in recent months. With new alerts coming from both the
(2026-08-19). Oman's forgotten feminist Marxist revolution. mronline.org 
Oman's lesser-known communist separatist guerrilla. Today in 1965, Dhofar's independence movement took up armed struggle.
(2026-08-19). Delaware lawmakers accuse governor of retaliation following endorsement of progressive challengers over incumbents. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Gov. Matt Meyer released a slate of political endorsements Tuesday in several state House and Senate primary races, including challengers to incumbent lawmakers in two Senate districts. | Some Delaware senators say the governor is retaliating against those incumbent lawmakers by supporting their challengers. | Meyer is endorsing progressive Working Family Party challengers Adriana Bohm and Shay Frisby against Sens. Dan Cruce, D-Wilmington, and Ray Seigfried, D-Claymont. Bohm…
(2026-08-19). Right-wing witch-hunt drives black professor Jason Arday to suicide. wsws.org Arday's appointment put a target on the back of a clearly quite vulnerable man, out of his depth and in no position to answer his critics and political opponents.
(2026-08-19). Meet Dr. Azizuddin Khan: IIT Prof Recommended for J.C. Bose Fellowship. ummid.com In a landmark achievement for Indian Science and Research, Prof. Dr. Azizuddin Khan, eminent Psychologist, Neuroscientist and Psychophysiologist at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), has been recommended for the prestigious J.C. Bose Fellowship (ANRF J.C. Bose Grant).
(2026-08-19). 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.
(2026-08-19). AI's Natural Gas Addiction Could Be Deadly for Communities. otherwords.org Data centers are notorious energy hogs. With each hyperscale data center using as much energy as an entire city, they're polluting surrounding areas, straining grids, and raising electric rates nationwide. | This is creating a backlash, with Companies have proposed a solution that sounds good on the surface: data centers bringing their own power. If they use their own "behind the meter" energy, tech companies can get data centers running faster wi…
(2026-08-19). The Best Custom Software Development Companies In The U.S.: A 2026 Review. moguldom.com Finding a high-quality team to do custom software development for your brand is difficult. You often don't have the inside industry knowledge you need to know who is able to deliver and who might not. Many global markets are currently saturated with agencies, but you want one that offers transparency, accountability, and a high degree …
(2026-08-19). Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after positive cocaine test. thecanary.co 
Nick Kyrgios' stop‚Äëstart career has lurched into its most serious crisis yet after the Australian tested positive for Benzoylecgonine. A metabolite of cocaine was registered at an ATP tournament in Majorca in June. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) confirmed on Wednesday 19 August that the 31‚Äëyear‚Äëold has been provisionally suspended since August 4, ruling […] | By
(2026-08-19). Wang Chuqin retains top in ITTF men's singles world rankings. ecns.cn China's Wang Chuqin retained the No. 1 spot in the men's singles standings as the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) released its world rankings for Week 34 of 2026 on Monday.
(2026-08-19). Makkah Defence Pact: Should India be Alarmed? ummid.com Diplomatically, at present, it would be wise of India to remain a quiet observer to inking of Mecca Agreement and other developments, it is likely to be least affected by!
(2026-08-19). Military Families Speak Out for Their Loved Ones…Again and Again and Again. covertactionmagazine.com Rotten food, overflowing toilets into bunking areas, no room in the incoming missile shelters, confiscated cell phones that are the notification devices for incoming missiles, infrequent mail, and social media closed down, were just some of the issues that military families identified at the national conference of Veterans For Peace. Spouses and parents of Air Force, …
(2026-08-19). US sanctions ICC chief Tomoko Akane of Japan. al-monitor.com The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions against International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan as part of its campaign against the body that it accuses of being "politicized." | Washington also slapped sanctions on ICC Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye of Senegal in the Trump administration's latest salvo against The Hague-based court.
(2026-08-19). At least nine killed in hotel fire in India's Kolkata. tribune.com.pk 
At least nine people were killed, including a child, in a fire at a hotel in India's eastern city of Kolkata on Wednesday, local police said. | The fire broke out at around 2: 50am local time on the second floor of the hotel building and was brought under control within an hour, ‚Å a senior police officer told Reuters. | Around 30 people were evacuated safely in the incident, which may have been triggered by an electrical short circuit, the officer said. The exact cause of the blaze ‚…
(2026-08-19). International body votes to convene emergency meeting over Nicaragua. aljazeera.com Nicaragua's move to extend Ortega's rule and bar rivals from elections triggers a near-unanimous OAS rebuke.
(2026-08-19). Philippine impeachment trial advances Marcos' consolidation of state power. wsws.org Behind the constitutional theater in the Philippine Senate, the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte is being staged to eliminate the last significant political obstacle to Washington's transformation of the archipelago into a forward base for war with China.
(2026-08-19). Top India court allows passive euthanasia, but few aware of 'living wills'. aljazeera.com Families of terminally ill patients have little or no awareness or preparedness for what comes next.
(2026-08-19). There's a better way to cool data centres that cuts their huge thirst for water. nationofchange.org 
Piping water into the server halls could be a much more efficient way to remove waste heat.
(2026-08-19). What DeFlock? A Week of Action Confronts the AI Surveillance State. truthout.org The op-ed Canyen Ashworth wrote last September may have been critical of the police where he lives in Lenexa, Kansas, but it could hardly be considered radical. A racist and nonsensical police investigation into the immigration status of a sitting city council member had generated embarrassing headlines, and a chaotic Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid on a beloved local taqueria went… |
(2026-08-19). Is Beijing Playing the Victim? Inside China's Latest Media Attack on Japan. thinktank.pk When a Fishing Dispute Becomes a Political Weapon A recent Global Times article titled "Japan's jitters over Chinese fishing vessels reveal a guilty conscience" presents the latest China-Japan maritime tensions through a familiar political lens: China as the relatively calm actor and Japan as the nervous, suspicious and ultimately responsible party. The article was published …
(2026-08-19). Where Have All Your Dollars Gone? Long Time Passing. davidswanson.org The discretionary budget for the U.S. government next year as proposed by Trump is depicted by the Washington Examiner in the above pie chart. It has passed the House and might pass the Senate. As long as half of Congress Members see their job as boot licking and the other half see their job as …
(2026-08-19). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-19). Anti-Muslim protesters call for 'Christian Crusade' in Dearborn, US. aljazeera.com Far-right protesters clashed with police at an anti-Muslim rally in the US city of Dearborn.
(2026-08-19). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-08-19). RCMP warns Two Canadian Sikh Separatists of life threat over Khalistan-related activities. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has reportedly warned two Canadian Sikh separatists that they face a serious and immediate threat to their lives because of their involvement in efforts to establish an independent Sikh state in India.According to Canadian media reports, the warnings were issued to Inderjeet Singh Gosal of Caledon, Ontario, and Manjinder Singh of Abbotsford, British Columbia. The RCMP reportedly described the threats as credible, serious and imminent.
(2026-08-19). Karnataka UG NEET 2026 Option Entry Last Date Aug 13, Allotment on Aug 19. ummid.com Candidates seeking admission in Medical and Dental courses through Karnataka NEET UG 2026 (UGNEET 2026) Counselling should note that the link to download verification slip and option entry are now available on the website.
(2026-08-19). Makkah Quran Competition 2026 Preliminary Round Starts. ummid.com The Preliminary Qualifying Round of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Quran began Friday August 07, 2026 at the competition venue in Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-19). China launches Zhuque-3 rocket, achieving its first rocket recovery on land. ecns.cn China launched the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 on Wednesday morning, achieving its first recovery of a rocket's first stage on land.
(2026-08-19). Dozens killed after gold mine collapse in Central African Republic. aljazeera.com Rescue operations ongoing after mine collapse kills dozens in the Central African Republic near the Cameroon border.
(2026-08-19). Indian medical student injured in Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Ufa, Embassy steps in. ptcnews.tv Ukraine-Russia war: An Indian medical student was injured after Ukrainian drones struck Ufa in Russia's Bashkortostan region on Wednesday . After the incident, the Indian Embassy in Moscow is coordinating with the student and local authorities.The student, who is enrolled at Bashkir State Medical University, is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital. The Indian Embassy said it was in contact with the student and was extending all possible assistance. | Also Read…
(2026-08-19). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-19). Officials say 'America-hating' media to blame for USS Lincoln outrage. responsiblestatecraft.org Over the past week, Pentagon officials launched a broadside against reports of dire conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which has been deployed in the Middle East for more than eight months. Less than 24 hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth first
(2026-08-19). Windows 11 August 2026 Update Released: What's New? ummid.com Technology leader Microsoft Tuesday August 11, 2026 released online Windows 11 August 11, 2026 update which adds a number of new features, interface changes and improvements to the popular operating system (OS).
(2026-08-19). Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon's Primary Victory Shakes Up Senate Race in FL. truthout.org In a surprise upset described variously as "stunning" and "a shocker" in headlines, State Rep. Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary for the open US Senate seat in Florida on Tuesday, defeating Lt. Col. Alex Vindman, the former national security official who many presumed would sail to victory with the support of the party establishment and a massive cash advantage. Nixon… |
(2026-08-19). South Korea minister says Trump appears to be pressuring Seoul over Iran, investment. al-monitor.com SEOUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) – South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's order to curb joint military drills appeared aimed in part at pressuring Seoul to support U.S. efforts in the Iran war, alongside other unresolved issues such as investment."I think President Trump's message includes pressure over several pending issues concerning the South Korean government, as well as a message to North Korea and an intention by the United States to break a stalemate in the Iran war," Cho said.
(2026-08-19). Skiver Farage called out for saying people want 'something for nothing'. thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage is notorious for hardly ever showing up to Parliament. He's also controversial for the £5m 'gift' which he received for unclear reasons. Despite this, he's now decided Britain has a problematic 'something for nothing' culture: Farage should be forced to prove a full 40 hour working week as MP for Clacton. t.co/LEkYV2L7SM — Sam […] | By
(2026-08-19). Kosovo finds remains of at least 23 people in suspected mass graves. aljazeera.com The discovery is part of Kosovo's long-running effort to find people who disappeared during a brutal war in the 1990s.
(2026-08-19). EXCLUSIVE: "shoddy" Cofnas was unfit for his Uni job say colleagues months before Arday attack. thecanary.co 
Senior academics at the University of Ghent are so appalled at being forced to work with Israel-supporting racist Nathan Cofnas that they wrote a whole paper for the university's management about his lack of qualifications and his "shoddy" and evidence-free work. And before anyone concludes that they are merely trying to distance themselves from his […] | By
(2026-08-19). Jason Arday: We Must Rage — Rage Against the Journalism of Cruelty. bylinetimes.com 
The death of Jason Arday has prompted an uncomfortable question for British journalism: when does legitimate scrutiny become something cruel and destructive? | The 41-year-old resigned from Cambridge University as Professor of Sociology of Education after allegations of plagiarism and questions about aspects of his public biography. Arday denied plagiarism, while acknowledging errors in his work. | He described "an unrelenting level of public scrutiny and personal attack", saying that the "relentless accusations, speculation and public commentary have taken a profound toll on me and on those I love". | In the…
(2026-08-19). Turkish counterpart invites FM Dar to Regional 4 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Istanbul. tribune.com.pk 
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has invited Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar to attend the upcoming Regional 4 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Istanbul later this month, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Wednesday. | According to a post on X, "FM Fidan invited FM Dar to attend the upcoming Regional 4 Foreign Ministers' Meeting of Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, to be held in Istanbul later this month." | "FM Dar accepted the invitation and confirmed his participation in the meeting," the ministry added. | Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Sena…
(2026-08-19). China, Tanzania deepen financial cooperation through wider RMB use. ecns.cn China and Tanzania are set to deepen financial cooperation and expand the use of the Chinese currency renminbi (RMB), or the yuan, in cross-border trade and investment, as the Bank of China on Tuesday hosted an RMB internationalization roadshow in Tanzania.
(2026-08-19). Lib Dem pulled up over past opposition to reservoir. thecanary.co 
If there's one thing pretty much everyone agrees with, it's that British politicians haven't been doing much long-term planning. A clear example of this is the following from Lib Dems MP Layla Moran: It is hard to overstate the selfishness and short-sightedness of NIMBYism. Here's Lib Dem MP Layla Moran objecting to plans for a […] | By
(2026-08-19). Trump's Brazen Crypto Bank Scheme May Be His Sleaziest Yet. truthout.org Donald Trump's rise to power, especially during his second term in office, has changed the political culture of the United States. He is using the presidency as an instrument for the enrichment of himself and his family that has in fact no precedent in U.S. history. Trump is running the government like a mafia boss. He has managed to defy accountability by destroying or marginalizing… |
(2026-08-19). This Senate Candidate Tried To Let His Future Employer Spy On You. levernews.com 
(2026-08-19). Polanski debates establishment hacks on media regulation. thecanary.co 
In the aftermath of the media witch hunt against Jason Arday, people are once again talking about the need for media reform. Unsurprisingly, the people saying we don't need any further regulation are the hack journalists who've made a killing towing the establishment line — as Green Party leader Zack Polanski has highlighted: Andrew Neil […] | By
(2026-08-19). Burnham's £350k pre-PM donor revelations expose Labour Together continuity op. thecanary.co 
Burnham's first register of interests (ROI) since being elected MP for Makerfield is now public. It exposes how he so easily stepped into leadership of the Labour Party, and swiftly became PM. Honeymooning British Prime Minister Andy Burnham came to power in a leadership transition that was only remarkable for its smoothness. Now that effortless […] | By
(2026-08-19). Cambodia links KHQR with WeChat Pay for Chinese travelers. ecns.cn Chinese travelers in Cambodia can now use WeChat Pay to scan local KHQR codes for everyday purchases under a cross-border QR payment service launched Tuesday in Phnom Penh by the National Bank of Cambodia and WeChat Pay.
(2026-08-19). China's licensed doctors reach 5.29 million as resident health indicators hit record highs. ecns.cn China had 5.29 million licensed (assistant) physicians by the end of 2025, surpassing the target set in the 14th Five-Year (2021-2025) Plan, the National Health Commission announced on Wednesday, commemorating the ninth Chinese Doctors' Day.
(2026-08-19). Jamia Distance Admission 2026: 11 New Courses Added to Existing 49. ummid.com The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) has introduced 11 new certificate and diploma programmes during the current academic session (2026—27) in addition to the existing 49 programmes simultaneously extending the last date of application.
(2026-08-19). Protest Camp Attempts to Block Border Wall Construction in Arizona. truthout.org A protest camp in the small border town of Lochiel, Arizona, is seeking to stop federal contractors from building another portion of President Trump's border barrier with Mexico. At the center of the protest camp is a 200-year-old cottonwood known as a "grandmother" tree, with activists sitting in the tree to physically stop its destruction. "People are successfully forcing the government to… |
(2026-08-19). Moderna, Merck unveil mRNA-based cancer vaccine that cuts spread. aljazeera.com Moderna's mRNA vaccine Intismeran shows promise, reducing melanoma recurrence and spread in late-stage trials.
(2026-08-19). Riyadh Air begins three weekly flights between Riyadh and Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
Riyadh Air's inaugural flight RX-676 landed at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore on Tuesday, marking the airline's entry into the city and adding a new air link between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. | The carrier will operate three flights per week between Riyadh and Lahore, offering passengers a direct travel option and expanding connectivity between the two countries. | The inaugural flight arrived from Riyadh in the evening and was welcomed with a traditional water salute arranged by the Fire and Rescue Services of the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). | A ribbon-cutting and cake-cutting ceremony w…
(2026-08-19). UN atomic watchdog says found tons of nuclear material at Syria site. al-monitor.com The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog said Tuesday its inspectors had found several tons of nuclear material in Syria, at a site Damascus reported to the agency last month. | The inspectors visited two sites, one in Deir Ezzor and "a second location related to the nuclear material identified by Syria recently", according to a joint statement.
(2026-08-19). Australia: SEP meeting discusses how to fight Labor government's attack on National Disability Insurance Scheme. wsws.org Speakers exposed the disastrous consequences of the evisceration of the NDIS and its impact on the disabled and their families, and the jobs and conditions of health, education and welfare workers.
(2026-08-19). LucidPic Review: Checking Out the AI Photo Video Creator. moguldom.com AI image and video generators are becoming increasingly useful for people who need professional-looking visual content without the time and cost associated with traditional photography and video shoots. Lucidpic is an appealing option for more than a few reasons. But, does it actually hold up to the buzz surrounding it, and would it be a …
(2026-08-19). TN NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration, Choice Filling Starts – Steps, Link. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has started through its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' Online Registration of the students wishing to participate in TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET UG 2026 based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-19). Palestinians condemn Israeli step to advance illegal E1 settlement plan. aljazeera.com Israeli government issues tender for more than 1,200 housing units as part of illegal E1 settlement project.
(2026-08-19). Why is Israel holding hundreds of Palestinian bodies, Haaretz exposes. ummid.com Israel is holding the bodies of hundreds of deceased Palestinians, nearly 1,700, for bargaining purposes for potential use in future exchange deals, even though there are currently no Israelis being held captives by the Palestinian resistance.
(2026-08-19). There's no such thing as 'unskilled work': Barbara Ehrenreich's 'Nickel and Dimed' 25 years later. therealnews.com 
In her 2001 masterwork Nickel and Dimed, the late Barbara Ehrenreich went undercover to report on the daily realities working people in America face trying to get by on minimum-wage. After working as a housekeeper, a nursing aide, a home cleaner, a server, and more, Ehrenreich wrote that "The first thing I discovered is that no job, no matter how lowly, is truly 'unskilled.'" It is difficult to overstate the impact that Ehrenreich's book and body of work have had on US culture and working-class politics over the last 25 years, and the enduring relevance of her work today. In this special episode of Working…
(2026-08-19). Colombia is Fast Becoming a Neo-Colonial Outpost Under Its New Right-Wing President. covertactionmagazine.com Colombia's recently inaugurated right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella is moving rapidly to transform Colombia into a neo-colonial outpost after taking office in early August, giving the U.S. permission to enter Colombian territory under the pretext of "fighting drug cartels." The Trump administration is making Colombia a centerpiece of his "War on Drugs," announcing plans …
(2026-08-19). Colombia's government publishes "white paper" on corruption by Petro. colombiareports.com The government of Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella gave Prosecutor General Luz Adriana Camargo a white paper with more than 80 complaints over alleged corruption by the previous government. The 135-page "Book of Truth that was presented by De la Espriella, contained "the result of the work carried out under the coordination of Vice …
(2026-08-19). Storia critica del progetto di Difesa Comune Europea: l'esercito che non poteva nascere. strategic-culture.su Si è spesso sentito parlare di "esercito europeo", "difesa comune", "NATO europea", ma quasi mai le informazioni a riguardo sono state chiare e precise. Il sogno europeo di un esercito comune è nato morto nel 1954 — e continua a morire | Segue nostro Si è spesso sentito parlare di "esercito europeo", "difesa comune", "NATO europea", ma quasi mai le informazioni a riguardo sono state chiare e precise. Nell'immaginario collettivo dei…
(2026-08-19). The Sandinistas' Work During 16 Years of Governing From Below Enabled Them to Regain Power; Don't Miss a 5-Part Webinar Series. orinocotribune.com By Stansfield Smith — Aug 17, 2026 | Many revolutions or socialist governments that emerged in the 1970s later lost power or abandoned their socialist goals by the 1990s. These include Mozambique, Angola, Zimbabwe, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Tanzania, Congo (Stanleyville), Afghanistan, Grenada, almost El Salvador, Portugal, Spain, and Ethiopia. In addition, the Communist Soviet Union collapsed (now 15 countries), along with East Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, and Albania. | When the Sandinistas lost the 1990 election, these other socialist leaderships were already disint…
(2026-08-19). L.A.'s Fashion District Feels Like a Ghost Town a Year After the Raids. scheerpost.com Regino Tirado sorts through merchandise outside his store in the Stanford Wholesale Mart. Photos by Jeremy Lindenfeld for Capital & Main. "For Lease" signs dot once-busy storefronts, where immigration raids led to a drop in foot traffic and fear among workers and shoppers. Marisa Gerber Capital and Main El seis, they call it. That day in …
(2026-08-19). Fake LA Mayor Race Poll Raises Alarm Over Election Manipulation. truthout.org Polls released this election cycle by a firm called "Median Strategies" were fake, the company admitted, raising alarm that false numbers could be used to manipulate future electoral outcomes or prediction market betting. A Median Strategies poll in the Los Angeles mayoral race, published earlier this month, showed incumbent Mayor Karen Bass ahead of city council member Nithya Raman by nearly… |