(2026-08-21). Ships passing through Hormuz hover in single digits, data shows. al-monitor.com SINGAPORE, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Seven commodity ships sailed along the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, just half the previous day's tally, showed data from shiptracker Kpler, amid concern over risk to Middle East shipping as U.S.-Iran peace talks remain in limbo.Of the total, four ships entered and three exited the waterway, which was used by nearly a fifth of global shipments of crude oil and liquefied natural gas before war began in February. The seven did not include any very large crude carriers or liquefied natural gas tankers.
(2026-08-21). US threatens Iran with blockade, 'toughest ever sanctions' as China pushes diplomacy. geo.tv People walk by a mural depicting Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on a street in Tehran, Iran, August 13, 2026. — ReutersChina rejects US sanctions on Iran, says pressure won't resolve crisis.Beijing buys more than 80% of Iran's shipped oil, Kpler data shows.Trump…
palestinechronicle.com (2026-08-21). Bread Can Be a Prayer: When Christ Was Giving Bread to the People of Gaza
Palestinian writer Hani al-Salmy reflects on his Christian friend Elias, whose compassion amid genocide reveals Gaza's enduring bonds of faith and humanity.
consortiumnews.com (2026-08-21). US Meddling In Brazilian Elections
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.
(2026-08-21). King Abdullah visits China as region hedges against US unpredictability. al-monitor.com With no end in sight to the war in Iran and an unchecked Israeli policy across the region, the kingdom is hedging against future uncertainty and a less predictable US policy.
(2026-08-21). Bessent says US to impose ever sanctions on Iran, urges China to cooperate. al-monitor.com Aug 20 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday Washington will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran and urged Beijing to cooperate with the U.S., but China said sanctions will not help in resolving the issue.Bessent said he would hold a press conference on Monday to discuss details."It is a one-two punch. We have the blockade (on Iran), and we are going to have the toughest sanctions in history," Bessent told CNBC. "It is going to work in Iran and we are going to collapse this regime."
(2026-08-21). Houthis claim new strikes on Saudi Arabia after IRGC warning: What to know. al-monitor.com A senior Iranian commander said Saudi Arabia will be unable to the defeat the Yemeni group as the conflict intensifies.
(2026-08-21). Caught in the middle, Oman shrugs off latest Iran threat. al-monitor.com For the second time in months, President Donald Trump has threatened to strike the US partner as it holds talks with Iran.
(2026-08-21). 'Bloodthirsty psychopath' Israel's Ben-Gvir touts viewing booths at gallows for Palestinians. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Brett Wilkins Still drawing international censure for his genocidal call to kill dozens of Gazans daily, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has faced fresh condemnation after visiting the construction site of a gallows where Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis are set to be hanged to death, with select Israelis gathering as spectators.
(2026-08-21). Denuncia del bloqueo genocida contra Cuba llegó hasta el histórico Puente del Medio sobre el Rin (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Las y los activistas de la Asociación SuizaCuba mantienen un doble compromiso: denunciar, con un acto el día 17 de cada mes, el bloqueo y la agresión permanente de Estados Unidos contra Cuba; y, por otro, celebrar en estos días el legado del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro en su Centenario.
(2026-08-21). Cuban deputy minister of foreign trade denounces silent genocide against the island. radiohc.cu Cuba is suffering a silent genocide today, caused by the blockade measures imposed by the United States that threaten the lives of its population. | This was denounced in Montevideo by the island's Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, Déborah Rivas, in an appearance on the program "Legitima Mañana" of the Caras y Caretas multimedia group. | She emphasized the human cost that Washington is causing by depriving Cuba of its oil supply. | The social repercussions of this blockade are severely evident in daily life, she stressed. | In the area of public hea…
(2026-08-21). Fauci adviser David Morens pleads guilty, as Trump escalates war on science. wsws.org Not one of the officials and executives who enforced the policy of mass COVID infection has been charged with any crime, and several now run the federal health agencies.
(2026-08-21). The political legacy of Fidel Castro on the 100th anniversary of his birth. wsws.org On the centenary of Fidel Castro's birth, the WSWS is republishing its 2016 assessment of his political legacy. The disaster confronting Cuban workers today is not a break with Castroism but its outcome.
(2026-08-21). La Educación Superior iniciará el nuevo curso con procesos descentralizados y actividades docentes desde los territorios. cubadebate.cu La Educación Superior cubana reanuda sus actividades y comenzará el curso académico 2026-2027 el próximo 1ro. de septiembre en todas las universidades e instituciones del país, incluyendo las pertenecientes a otros organismos formadores.
(2026-08-21). Acusación fiscal en Bolivia: Cerimedo "planificó" el ataque y "dirigió remotamente la emboscada" para matar a su novia. cubadebate.cu La acusación de los fiscales contra el exasesor presidencial y especialista en campañas electorales Fernando Cerimedo es lapidaria: señala que "dirigió remotamente la emboscada" para matar a su novia Nadia Beller, la presionó para que se encontrara con sus asesinos, controló por teléfono el ataque y luego intentó huir de Bolivia en un avión.
(2026-08-21). Reportan accidente de un tren de carga en Camagàºey. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio del Transporte y la Unión de Ferrocarriles de Cuba reportan que a las 3: 10 pm de hoy, un tren de carga al servicio de la transportación de contenedores, sufrió un accidente en Camagàºey que provocó el descarrilamiento de 14 de los 27 vagones de esa formación, de los cuales 25 estaban cargados.
(2026-08-21). Estados Unidos decreta nuevas medidas contra funcionarios y entidades cubanas. cubadebate.cu El Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos anunció este jueves, como va siendo usual en las últimas semanas, una nueva ronda de medidas punitivas contra funcionarios y entidades del Gobierno de Cuba, en el contexto de la política de asedio y castigo colectivo que Washington mantiene contra La Habana.
(2026-08-21). Visita Díaz-Canel nueva sede del ISDi y la Sociedad de Interfaz de Ciencia y Tecnología de la CUJAE. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, visitó en la mañana de este jueves lo que pronto será la sede del Instituto Superior de Diseño (ISDi), de la Universidad de La Habana; así como CETA S.A. (Sociedad de Interfaz de Ciencia y Tecnología de la Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana "José Antonio Echeverría").
(2026-08-21). Presidente y canciller de Cuba denuncian nuevas sanciones de EEUU contra empresas e instituciones de la isla. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, y el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, condenaron este jueves el reciente anuncio del Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos sobre la inclusión de nuevas entidades, directivos y funcionarios cubanos en sus listas de sanciones.
2026-08-20: Sabrina Salvati: They Discussed Nuking Iran Twice. Here's Who Stopped It."All-Out War" Warning
The atomic-bomb question was raised twice inside the Trump administration before the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs shut it down. Sabrina Salvati of Sabby Sabs joins Zulfiqar Ali on Transition Protocol to discuss if the new Iranian announcement that Tehran is abandoning defense and going on the offensive, and the warning that an unbroken US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz means all-out war.
(2026-08-21). Hind family says criminal probe attempt by Israel army to killing. al-monitor.com The grandmother of Hind Rajab told AFP her family had no faith in a criminal probe into the five-year-old's death in Gaza in 2024, calling it little more than an attempt by the Israeli military to "justify" her killing. | Hind Rajab's body was recovered from a car riddled with bullets in Gaza City days after she was last heard from in a desperate, hours-long phone call to the Palestinian Red Crescent on January 29, 2024.
(2026-08-21). Wednesday 8/26: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-08-21). The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Italia: Propuesta Premio Nobel de la Paz a la Infancia de Gaza. indybay.org Italia: Propuesta Premio Nobel de la Paz a la Infancia de Gaza | Convocatoria a la solidaridad sin fronteras…
(2026-08-21). Sunday 9/20: Paws: A Benefit for the Sulala Animal Rescue in Gaza. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center – 2414 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-08-21). Breakfast shop owner's gesture to child with cancer sparks wave of giving. ecns.cn A breakfast shop owner in Hefei, Anhui Province, quietly slipped 100 yuan ($15) and two cups of soy milk into a food delivery order Monday after learning it was for a child undergoing chemotherapy. The act quickly went viral, inspiring pay-it-forward orders and nationwide support.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia's next Nile dams? aljazeera.com Three projects mark a new test for Egypt after it failed to prevent construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
(2026-08-21). Turkey signals restraint as war of words with Israel escalates over Syria. al-monitor.com The Turkish president's top communications aide says Ankara will not be drawn into the Israeli government's "games" as Washington pushes a Turkey-Israel-Syria deconfliction mechanism.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). China's Pingyao International Photography Festival draws nearly 20,000 works from over 2,600 photographers. ecns.cn More than 2,600 photographers from 34 countries and regions and 21 Chinese provinces have registered for the 26th Pingyao International Photography Festival, which will open on Sept. 19 in the ancient city of Pingyao in north China's Shanxi Province, organizers said Thursday.
(2026-08-21). Syrian Kurds announce completion of civil, military integration with Damascus. al-monitor.com The integration of the Kurdish administration within Syria's state institutions is now complete, Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi said on Thursday, marking the end of the Kurds' long-held dream of autonomy. | The announcement follows months of negotiations between the two sides after a January agreement that called for the full integration of Kurdish civil and military institutions into the state ⚪ a move Washington deemed "historic".
(2026-08-21). 'I heard you missed me': Melania Trump jokes about month out of spotlight. geo.tv US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in a Fostering the Future announcement in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, August 20, 2026.— Reuters
(2026-08-21). Imperial nostalgia: afghanistan after five years of Taliban rule. onlineopinion.com.au The lesson scrawled and etched across the neglected covers of history books suggests one mighty, consistent rule: never invade Afghanistan.
(2026-08-21). Pakistan's Imran Khan back to prison after evaluation at hospital. aljazeera.com Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was sent back to prison after being transferred for a medical evaluation.
(2026-08-21). Deja Vu all over again, from Vietnam to Iran. juancole.com ( And if you had told me, at age 24, when I
(2026-08-21). Stop Government Surveillance! No to Flock and ALPRs! indybay.org Join us for an action Thursday, August 20th, 5: 00-6: 30, on Broadway and 14th St in Oakland, against Flock and all ALPRs as part of a National Week of Actions organized by DeFlock…
(2026-08-21). Saturday 8/22: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Berkeley Marina, Seabreeze Parking lot at 598 University Ave…
(2026-08-21). Friday 9/4: Rally To Stop Chatbots Replacing Workers At Kaiser, Defend Healthcare Workers & Single Pay. indybay.org San Francisco Kaiser Hospital | 2645 Geary Blvd | San Francisco…
(2026-08-21). On the 86th anniversary of the assassination of Leon Trotsky. wsws.org Eighty-six years after Trotsky's assassination and 90 years after the Moscow Trials, the ideals of the October Revolution Trotsky fought to preserve and expand are finding a growing audience around the world.
(2026-08-21). Brussels Can Now Sanction Any Refinery Buying Russian Oil. Why Did It Give the First One Six Months to Comply? moderndiplomacy.eu On July 23 the European Union used its newest sanctions tool for the first time. Buried inside its twenty first package against Russia was a mechanism that had not existed a year earlier: the power to ban transactions with any refinery anywhere in the world found to be processing Russian crude, not just inside Russia. …
(2026-08-21). Chinese milk tea brands win over young consumers around the world. ecns.cn Chinese modern tea brands such as Mixue Ice Cream & Tea and CHAGEE are rapidly expanding overseas and gaining popularity among young consumers around the world. From Southeast and Central Asia to the Americas, long queues outside Chinese tea shops are becoming an increasingly common sight.
(2026-08-21). No principles in the firearms policies of political parties. onlineopinion.com.au As most sporting shooters are well aware, the major parties have little to no interest in the shooting sports.
(2026-08-21). Why Are Nigerian Schoolchildren Still Missing Nearly 100 Days After Their Abduction? moderndiplomacy.eu Families Demand Action as Children Remain Missing Families in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state protested on Thursday, demanding that the government secure the release of children abducted from their classrooms nearly 100 days ago. The children were taken on May 15 from a school in Mussa, a community located on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest, …
(2026-08-21). Tunisia opposition protests against president amid economic discontent. al-monitor.com TUNIS, Aug 20 (Reuters) – Activists and opponents of Tunisian President Kais Saied took to the streets of Tunis on Thursday, calling for his departure and the restoration of democracy in the latest protest against his governance amid growing political and economic discontent.Hundreds of protesters said they reject "one-man rule" and "a slide towards dictatorship," and urged the release of jailed opposition figures, activists and journalists.
(2026-08-21). State takeover of Fort Worth ISD leads to 800 resignations, 569% increase in uncertified teachers. wsws.org The Texas state government, as with state and local governments across the country controlled by both parties, is engaged in a huge attack on public education.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). Xinjiang foreign trade grows 4.4% as trade with Africa more than doubles. ecns.cn Foreign trade in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region reached 335.22 billion yuan ($49.9 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 4.4% year on year, according to Urumqi Customs. In July alone, the region's foreign trade surged 70.4% from a year earlier.
(2026-08-21). China Q&A | Green thinking, new pathways: how China's ancient wisdom is scaling up Nature-based Solutions. ecns.cn "If you look back in the 20th century, a lot of the conservation thinking and leadership was more Western," Maginnis said, seated in the shade of a tree. | "I'm convinced that we're seeing a real shift to global leadership coming from this region, and particularly from China." The shift, in the eyes of Maginnis, one of the architects of the global NbS concept, transcends money or measurable environmental improvements. More important is that "China is bringing in really much-needed new conceptual framings for how we will undertake conservation on a planet with nearly 10 billion people."
(2026-08-21). China's GAC enters Ghanaian market with new range of automobiles. ecns.cn Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC) has officially launched its brand onto the Ghanaian market, unveiling a fleet of its latest sophisticated automobiles for the local market.
(2026-08-21). U.S. sanctions 10 individuals for 'transferring cash' to Hezbollah. ecns.cn The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said Thursday it has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals that are "part of a network responsible for transferring cash" to Hezbollah.
(2026-08-21). Black Myth: Zhong Kui unveils 15-minute gameplay as series moves beyond Wukong. ecns.cn Chinese game developer Game Science released a 15-minute gameplay video for Black Myth: Zhong Kui on Thursday, the second anniversary of the launch of its global hit Black Myth: Wukong, offering the first look at the new protagonist combat style and snippets of the storyline.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). Dozens of migrants land on Spanish coast surprising beachgoers. aljazeera.com Footage circulating on social media shows dozens of migrants arriving by boat on Spain's southeastern coast.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). ILWU & Supporters Rally At Superior Court House To Demand "Drop The Charges On Crocket 10" indybay.org Supporters of the Crockett 10 who were arrested at the C&H Crockett picket line on July 21, 2026 rallied at the Richmond Superior Court to demand that the charges be dropped.
(2026-08-21). How changing diets are creating new markets for Africa's Indigenous crops. globalvoices.org As health-conscious consumers increasingly look beyond wheat, Africa's Indigenous crops are finding new commercial value.Global VoicesPackaged Cassava and Potato flour. Photo by Bonface Orucho. Used with permission. | This story was written by Bonface Orucho and originally published by Bird Story Agency on July 28, 2026. This revised version is republished below as part of a content-sharing agreement. It is also part of Global Voices' August 2026 Spotlight series, " Indigen…
(2026-08-21). Combat the affordability crisis by strengthening distributed clean energy. indybay.org Lawmakers who are veterans, officials and Yetide Badaki will address how we can combat America's affordability crisis by strengthening clean energy security with distributed energy and strong environmental policies that protect people.
(2026-08-21). Hundreds of Tunisians protest against government, water shortages. al-monitor.com Hundreds of Tunisians on Thursday demonstrated in the capital against President Kais Saied and issues including power cuts and drinking water shortages. | Protesters held up signs complaining of "thirst" and "darkness", in reference to an ongoing scarcity of drinking water and major electricity outages as the country grapples with high temperatures.
(2026-08-21). China, UAE to hold Falcon Shield 2026 joint air force training. ecns.cn The air forces of China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will hold the "Falcon Shield 2026" joint training in Hotan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense said on Friday.
(2026-08-21). Sunday 8/23: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-08-21). Friday 8/21: The logic of Freedom, a Juneteenth-inspired walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-21). UNESCO chief reaffirms support for Lebanon, announces assistance. ecns.cn The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has increased its targeted assistance for emergency education response and recovery in Lebanon to 1.8 million U.S. dollars, as the organization's Director-General, Khaled El-Enany, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country during his first official visit.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). Member of cross-border gambling ring arrested in $400 million case. ecns.cn Chinese and Philippine authorities have arrested and repatriated a Chinese national, surnamed Chen, accused of organizing crossborder online gambling that defrauded players of more than 2.92 billion yuan ($405 million).
(2026-08-21). A case of political sabotage: Duncan Chapel's filthy provocation against imprisoned Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org A member of the British section of the Pabloites is acting as a political provocateur on behalf of the Ukrainian regime and NATO.
(2026-08-21). ICRC president: At 77, the Geneva Conventions remain indispensable to humanity and global stability. icrc.org Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, to mark the 77th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 on August 12th.
(2026-08-21). Dr TikTok: Mental health moves from consulting rooms to social media. aljazeera.com Social media fosters empathy and awareness, but cannot replace evidence-based treatment or formal psychological care.
(2026-08-21). Monday 9/7: San Francisco: Freedom From Want & Fear! Labor Day Protest. indybay.org Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse | 450 Golden Gate Ave | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). US deports nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala over Mexico's objections. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has ramped up deportations to third countries in an apparent bid to deter immigration.
(2026-08-21). TRAPPED IN AN OILY FOOL'S PARADISE. indybay.org Delusion and Catastrophic reality…
(2026-08-21). Beijing's Jan—July exports hit record high. ecns.cn Beijing region posted goods trade of 2.12 trillion yuan ($293.6 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 16.3% yearonyear, Beijing Customs said Thursday.
(2026-08-21). Is China Preparing to Let Its Rare Earth Truce With Washington Expire? moderndiplomacy.eu When China agreed to suspend its sweeping new rare earth export controls in November 2025, Washington and Beijing appeared to have stepped away from another major escalation in their trade confrontation. The measures announced last October were suspended until November 10, 2026, which provided temporary relief to industries dependent on Chinese rare earths. But according …
(2026-08-21). WSWS readers and left press in Türkiye demand the release of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org WSWS readers in Türkiye are calling on the court to release Bogdan. The 15-year prison sentence handed down against the 27-year-old socialist and opponent of war is also being covered in the left-wing press.
(2026-08-21). Saturday 8/22: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday Saturday August 22nd 10am-Noon. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-08-21). Can Russia's "New Ideas" Bring the Ukraine War Back to the Negotiating Table? moderndiplomacy.eu Russia is prepared to consider new proposals for ending the war in Ukraine, but Moscow says any settlement must account for what it describes as the "realities on the ground." Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Moscow was ready to listen to reasonable ideas from Washington and continue diplomatic engagement. His comments come as …
(2026-08-21). General Motors Mexico workers defend Bogdan Syrotiuk and support Will Lehman's campaign. wsws.org Workers at the General Motors complex in Silao, Guanajuato have issued statements demanding the freedom of the Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk, supporting the campaign of socialist autoworker Will Lehman for president of the United Auto Workers.
(2026-08-21). Psychedelics for Climate Action (12,000 cultists). wattsupwiththat.com "Our psychedelic-climate leaders are active today, creating change and doing compelling transformational work in this space."
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). US hits Hezbollah with fresh sanctions, emphasizing ties to Iranian government. al-monitor.com By Daphne Psaledakis and Michael MartinaWASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday issued fresh sanctions targeting Lebanon's Hezbollah, including re-designating it over actions on behalf of the Iranian government, according to a statement seen by Reuters.The Treasury Department redesignated the group "for service to the Iranian regime under the command of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force," according to the statement.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). The drive to dictatorship and the political radicalization in the United States. wsws.org "The drive to dictatorship and the political radicalization in the United States" is the second of six resolutions adopted unanimously by the Ninth National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US).
(2026-08-21). AI's Natural Gas Addiction Could be Deadly for Communities. juancole.com By | ( This is creating a backlash, with
(2026-08-21). 10,000-square-meter 'Robot Consumer Street' debuts in Beijing. ecns.cn A nearly 10,000squaremeter "Robot Consumer Street" opened Wednesday at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing's EconomicTechnological Development Area, featuring more than 20 leading robotics companies.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). Chinese Culture Carnival opens in London. ecns.cn The 2026 Chinese Culture Carnival launched Thursday in London's Chinatown, offering immersive workshops to connect BritishChinese youth with their heritage.
(2026-08-21). Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty of national security charges. aljazeera.com Activist group says the 'twisted' Hong Kong judicial system had long ago decided that the pair were guilty.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). Saturday 8/22: Coffee and Conversation About Reparations. indybay.org Café International, 508 Haight Street near Fillmore SF…
(2026-08-21). Saturday 8/29: Civil Rights, Black Power & Reparations. indybay.org RSVP for address…
(2026-08-21). EBALDC nonprofit housing developer lays off 81 employees at 24 properties. indybay.org Effie's House a 21 unit residential Section 8 Project Based building in Oakland, will soon be managed by WinnResidential starting October 1, 2026, instead of the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC).
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). Monday 9/7: Santa Cruz: Workers Over Billionaires! Labor Day Pro-Union Protest. indybay.org Intersection of Ocean and Water Streets | Santa Cruz, CA…
(2026-08-21). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-08-21). US says it will impose sanctions in on Iran. al-monitor.com By Jana Choukeir and Susan HeaveyDUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent said the United States will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, a move he suggested would lessen the need for new major military operations.Bessent's comments on Thursday followed President Donald Trump's threat a day earlier of "Economic Warfare" and warning of economic consequences against any country that provided "any type of lifeline to Iran." Bessent promised details next week.
(2026-08-21). Antigovernment protesters take to Tunisia's streets for second month. aljazeera.com Tunisia has seen an uptick in protests as economic conditions in the country have deteriorated.
(2026-08-21). Chinese FM urges greater progress in China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Thursday that he hopes South Korea will firmly pursue a friendly policy toward China and take the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries next year as an opportunity to make greater progress in the China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership.
(2026-08-21). The Data Center Backlash Has a Practical Fix. wattsupwiththat.com The third rail was never the data center. It was the leader who reached for the easy win and forgot whose backyard it landed in.
(2026-08-21). Be Quiet, Be Quiet: We Are All On the Decoy Plane Now. commondreams.org 
Not to alarm, but everything in America – our economy, military, education, environment, health, moral fiber – is being decimated by a petty, fragile, flailing child in a fact-free bubble who just turned our foreign policy over to North Korea because its dictator "has always been nice to me." Otherwise, he's grifting, lying, babbling, losing wars, slathering gold, raving about his vanity projects – "If you're grass, you're very happy" – and posting AI slop with George Washington, who's spinning in his grave. This week, the war in Iran sank deeper into the quagmire it was always doomed to be when the 60-day ne…
(2026-08-21). Spain: Humanitarian and Rights Crisis in Ceuta. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Two of the migrants and asylum seekers who swam to Ceuta in July 2026, walk on Trampolín beach, August 2026. | © 2026 José Antonio Sempere Gálvez for Human Rights Watch | (Milan) — The Spanish government and local authorities in its North African enclave Ceuta should act urgently to provide adequate shelter to all migrants and asylum seekers living unsheltered since entering Ceuta from Morocco at the end of July, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should provide the opportunity to apply for asylum for those who want to."Thousands of people have been in the streets…
(2026-08-21). Is China-US Trust Down to a Single Day? moderndiplomacy.eu According to an exclusive report from POLITICO, Xi Jinping's planned September visit to the United States has reportedly been shortened to just one day. If accurate, this would suggest that the outcomes and hard-won trust built during the two leaders' May meeting in Beijing have nearly evaporated. Historically, instances in which a Chinese leader has …
(2026-08-21). Hong Kong launches 2026 ASEAN Film Festival. ecns.cn The 2026 ASEAN Film Festival kicked off in Hong Kong on Thursday. It features over 30 free screenings at multiple local venues through to Sept. 27.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). Xi congratulates Hichilema on re-election as Zambian president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday congratulated Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as president of Zambia.
(2026-08-21). Saturday 8/22: Gold Rush CENTURY: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). 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).
(2026-08-21). Saturday 8/22: Footprint America: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-21). "The state has to make a precedent that no worker will rise" : Interview with a defender of victimized workers in Noida, India. wsws.org The WSWS spoke to a defender of the Noida workers about the Uttar Pradesh government's repression campaign of frame-ups, custodial torture and NSA detentions against labour activists. This is a part of a ruthless effort to make an example of those who dare to fight for a living wage.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). RMB strengthens to 6.7808 against USD Thursday. ecns.cn The central parity rate of the Chinese currency yuan strengthened 46 pips to 6.7808 against the U.S. dollar Thursday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.
(2026-08-21). Chinese robotics firms accelerate global expansion. ecns.cn "Going global" has emerged as one of the key themes of the 2026 World Robot Conference, which is being held in Beijing from Aug. 19 to 23.
(2026-08-21). Thursday 8/27: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-08-21). Australia: Allied health workers strike against Victorian Labor's deepening cuts. wsws.org August 11 was the second 24-hour strike by the radiographers, physiotherapists, podiatrists, pharmacists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and other health professionals, in a 10-month enterprise bargaining dispute with the state government.
(2026-08-21). Free Health Screenings Come to San Canal Neighborhood, Aug. 24—25. indybay.org Canal Alliance and MiSalud Health team up to offer free blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol checks — and a caring first step toward mental health support — in Spanish and English…
(2026-08-21). Who Can Be Called a Politician and What Does It Mean? indybay.org Understand who can be called a politician, what the role means, and which qualities define effective political leadership. Explore the importance of public service, responsibility, communication, integrity, and community participation in politics.
(2026-08-21). Sunday 8/30: Meet Scott Wiener: grill and thrill. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2026-08-21). 'Very unusual': UK Palestine activists could be sentenced as terrorists. aljazeera.com Court to rule on whether five activists accused of vandalising a Barclays bank will face terrorism sentencing.
(2026-08-21). Bessent's bond market intervention falls flat as turbulence continues. wsws.org Analysts described the decision by the Treasury to lift its buybacks of long-term debt as a "band-aid solution" and focused on the rise in US debt, which passed the $40 trillion mark this week.
(2026-08-21). Xi'an hosts ISU Junior Grand Prix opening leg. ecns.cn The Xi'an leg of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2026/27 officially opened on Thursday, gathering more than 100 young skaters from over 30 countries and regions.
(2026-08-21). Chinese modernization offers insights for development paths, says senior Tajik official. ecns.cn Chinese modernization, a senior Tajik politician has argued, has charted a path distinct from the Western model ⚪ one that offers valuable experience for developing countries seeking a route to modernization suited to their own conditions.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). China adds Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam to 240-hour visa-free transit program, raising total covered countries to 57. ecns.cn China has expanded its 240-hour visa-free transit policy to citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam, bringing the number of countries covered by the policy to 57, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Wednesday.
(2026-08-21). Is China Testing Taiwan's Defences With a Research Ship Near Its Waters? moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan Warns Chinese Vessel to Leave Sensitive Waters Taiwan's coast guard said on Friday it had warned off and shadowed a Chinese research vessel operating in sensitive waters west of the island, marking the third time the ship has appeared near Taiwan since May. The vessel, the Tongji, was spotted late Thursday about 24.9 nautical …
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). US Treasury issues Hezbollah sanctions, labels group Iran-linked. al-monitor.com The sanctions target couriers ferrying Hezbollah funds on commercial flights across the region.
(2026-08-21). CENTRESTAGE to showcase 270 fashion brands to Hong Kong. ecns.cn CENTRESTAGE, Hong Kong's annual fashion showcase, will return to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from Sept. 2 to 5, bringing together around 270 brands from 24 countries and regions and featuring more than 30 fashion shows.
(2026-08-21). Brazil launches AI supercomputer push while balancing US and Chinese tech. aljazeera.com The government has announced investments of about 2.3 billion reais ($444.2m) to bolster its AI ecosystem.
(2026-08-21). Tyson Foods shutters beef plants in Illinois and Utah, eliminating 3,200 jobs. wsws.org Since 2023, Tyson has shut down six chicken plants, a pork plant in Perry, Iowa, a beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, and several other sites—cutting over 10,000 jobs.
(2026-08-21). Jaffna fishermen protest against bottom trawling, Tamil nationalists divert anger along communal lines. wsws.org Fishermen in northern Sri Lanka must unite with workers and poor fishers across the country and in India, who face the same struggle against big fishing corporations.
(2026-08-21). Taliban release two detained UN staff members in Afghanistan. aljazeera.com The two men, detained in the western city of Herat on August 9, were released on Thursday morning.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). Smedley Butler Blazed Path for U.S. Empire at Turn of 20th Century, Then He Became Ardent Critic of Gangster Capitalism. covertactionmagazine.com That tension—between the ideal of the United States as a leading champion of democracy on the one hand and a leading destroyer of democracy on the other—remains the often-unacknowledged fault line running through American politics today. — Jonathan M. Katz, Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire [1] …
(2026-08-21). Xinjiang port sees over 59,000 train departures from China to Europe, Asia. ecns.cn Horgos Land Port in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has handled more than 59,000 freight trains from China to Europe and Asia, according to Xinjiang railway authorities on Thursday.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). Wednesday 9/16: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-08-21). STOP Union Busting, Victory To The ILWU 6 & 10 C&H Workers & For Global Labor Actions. indybay.org The attack on the ILWU Local 6 & Local 10 must…
(2026-08-21). China regains top spot among Germany's trading partners in H1. ecns.cn China remained Germany's largest trading partner in the first half of 2026, with bilateral trade reaching 125.5 billion euros ($146.8 billion), according to data released by the German Federal Statistical Office on Wednesday.
(2026-08-21). Diesel: The Netanyahu-Trump War on Iran Threatens Shortages, Price Spike. juancole.com
(2026-08-21). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Why the world cannot normalize the killing of those who help. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Yesterday's Press TV interview on Trump's latest sanctions threat. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-08-21). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Ethiopia. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). World Humanitarian Day: Health care is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Mali: Six injured people transferred from Kidal to Gao. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Restoring hope: five years of MHPSS support for repatriated families in Central Asia. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Afghanistan: Operational Facts and Figures — January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Haiti: Do everything possible to protect the population from the effects of escalating armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Preserving humanity and dignity in the Philippines' armed conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-08-21). Panama Canal to limit shipping ahead of extreme weather during El Nino. aljazeera.com The El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to increase the likelihood of drought and excess heat across the region.
(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). Palestinian theologian warns against trusting Israel over Hind, medics killings probe. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Palestinian Christian theologian Reverend Munther Isaac, the director of the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice, has questioned the Israeli military's announcement that it will investigate the killing of Hind Rajab and other Palestinians in the Gaza genocide. After two years of denial, Israel has officially admitted firing on the 5-year-old's car…
(2026-08-20). How the Strait of Hormuz standoff flipped the energy security debate (VIDEO). moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, the conventional narrative has been one in which renewables have been criticized for intermittency issues, whereas fossil fuels were the ones to provide energy security. The Iran war and protracted closure of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz have reframed this debate. Credit: CNBC via Reuters Connect…
(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). 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). Factbox-Trump threatens to isolate Iran. Who are its trading partners? al-monitor.com DUBAI, Aug 20 (Reuters) – A threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose unprecedented economic warfare and isolation on Iran could have implications for countries that trade with it. Trump warned of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran.Here are some of Iran's main trading partners in recent years: CHINAChina, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, could face additional pressures from the U.S. over its purchases if Trump follows through on his promise.
(2026-08-20). Is Donald Trump Good for the Korean Peninsula? nationofchange.org 
North Korea ultimately prefers the predictability of Russia and China to the unreliability of the United States.
(2026-08-20). Bessent says US will impose toughest ever sanctions on Iran, urges China to cooperate. al-monitor.com Aug 20 (Reuters) – The United States will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran,U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday as he urged Beijing to cooperate with Washington.Bessent said he would hold a press conference on Monday to discuss details."It is a one-two punch. We have the blockade (on Iran), and we are going to have the toughest sanctions in history," Bessent told CNBC. "It is going to work in Iran and we are going to collapse this regime.""It is time for our allies and the rest of the world to make a decision," he said.
(2026-08-20). Headlines for August 20, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. National Debt Tops $40 Trillion as Trump's Tariffs and Wars Drive Deficit Spending, Trump Announces "Most Crushing Economic Operation Ever" Against Iran and Its Partners, Israeli Strikes Kill 10 More Palestinians in Gaza, Israel's Military Admits to Attacks That Killed 5-Year-Old Hind Rajab, Her Family and Paramedics, Israel Advances Construction of New Homes in Massive Illegal Settlement, U.K. Jury Refuses to Convict Palestine Action Members, Former DOJ Attorney Files Complaint Against Antisemitism Task Force, Russian Assault on Kyiv Overnight Kills at Least 13 People, Ukraine'…
(2026-08-20). A Closer Look at Iran's Hardliner-Reform Divide. moderndiplomacy.eu The hardliner—pragmatist divide is a useful analytical framework for understanding the main disagreement over the war, but the reality of power within the Islamic Republic (IR) is more layered. Actors who find themselves on the same side of the debate over negotiations do not necessarily share the same interests or priorities on security, economic policy, …
(2026-08-20). The Army That Can't Do the One Thing It's Been Asked To Do. moderndiplomacy.eu Three villages. That is the full extent of Lebanese Armed Forces control under the "pilot zone" framework that Washington brokered in June — Zawtar Al Gharbiyeh, Srifa, and Froun, all of them in the strip of southern Lebanon that Israeli forces had already emptied and, in places, flattened. Two months on, Lebanese officers meeting Israeli …
(2026-08-20). Geopolitical fractures and the Marxist critique of imperialism. links.org.au 
Alex Callinicos shows how the Marxist critique of imperialism can encompass aspects of the present conjuncture that liberalism and realism cannot account for, above all, the genocide in Gaza and fracturing of the 'global West'.
(2026-08-20). U.S. persists in harassing Cuba with sanctions against nine entities. radiohc.cu The US State Department on Thursday announced sanctions against three individuals and nine Cuban companies and entities in the escalating harassment and maximum pressure campaign by the Donald Trump administration against the island. | Those affected by these new measures from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the Treasury Department are associated with the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), previously sanctioned by the current administration. | Now the sanctions extend to ICAP President Fernando González, the organization's First Vice President Noemí Rabaza, and its Director for…
(2026-08-20). Cuba's Council of State approves new decree-laws and evaluates economic and social transformations. radiohc.cu Four new decree-laws were approved by the Council of State in its ordinary session held this Wednesday, chaired by the president of this body, Esteban Lazo Hernández, and with the participation of the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. | The first of these regulations, the decree-law "Amending Decree-Laws 88 'On Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises,' 89 'On Non-Agricultural Cooperatives,' and 90 'On Self-Employment'"—presented by Lázara Mercedes López-Acea, president of the National Institute of Non-State Economic Actors—aims…
(2026-08-20). Trump Administration Boost Sanctions on Cuba. news.antiwar.com The Trump administration is increasing sanctions on Cuba, in the form of new economic penalties for Cuban industries as well as expanding enforcement of laws that bar Americans who visit the island from dealings with government-owned or -affiliated businesses. The penalties, which were announced Thursday by the Treasury and State Departments, are aimed at 10 …
(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). 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). 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). Amputee children learn to swim after losing limbs in Israel's war on Gaza. aljazeera.com Amputee children in Gaza are learning to swim as part of a programme helping them rebuild confidence and mobility.
(2026-08-20). Israel builds execution chamber for Palestinian prisoners as Ben-Gvir threatens assassinations in Gaza. wsws.org The Israeli government is building an execution facility to hang Palestinian prisoners, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced Tuesday in a statement from his office. In video released from the site—a prison in central Israel that his office did not name—Ben-Gvir walks through the wing being built for condemned prisoners and says "gallows will be erected" there.
(2026-08-20). 'Israel' kills Gaza's civilian police yet again in attempt to derail 'Peace Plan'. thecanary.co 
On 19 August, Israel attacked Gaza's provincial police headquarters, killing nine Palestinians, including two female officers: Lt. Samaher Misbah Abdelhadi Hamada and police chief Col. Fatina Al-Sahhar. Moreover, a 13-year-old girl, Dana Haitham al-Jamasi, was also killed: x.com/gazanotice/status/2090082511284048… Claims that Israel was after Hamas "completely unfounded" The Israeli occupation alleges it was targeting 'resistance leaders.' […] | By
(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). Venezuela's GDP Grows 7.14% in Second Quarter, Marking 21 Consecutive Quarters of Expansion. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The Venezuelan monetary authority reported via social media this Tuesday, August 18, that during the second quarter, the oil sector saw a notable expansion of 9.10%. Meanwhile, the non-oil sector register…
(2026-08-20). Venezuela's Reconstruction Plan Advances as Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 6,438. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The bulletin stated that 6,462 people were rescued following the disaster, and 86,358 people have received hospital treatment. | The new death toll represents an increase of 313 from the 6,125 deaths reported in the previous bulletin. The number of people treated in hosp…
(2026-08-20). Lukashenko to hold talks with Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing. eng.belta.by The main negotiation program at the head-of-state level is scheduled for Friday, 21 August. The presidents will discuss the state and prospects of bilateral cooperation, with key areas outlined in the roadmap for 2026-2028.
(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). Meeting attendees denounce Australian government's assault on the disabled. wsws.org "The cuts will hit clients, support workers, teachers, and healthcare staff alike. It is clear this is an international offensive against the working class." — Maureen, a former aged-care nurse.
(2026-08-20). Pop-up shops in Philadelphia's Market East will stick around through December. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As city officials and business leaders huddle over how to revive Market East, a project to bring some economic activity back to the struggling corridor over the summer is declaring early success and making plans to continue through the end of the year. | The "Meantime on Market" initiative moved six pop-up businesses into vacant storefronts on the 900 block of Market Street in May. They drew close to 3,300 visitors and generated $30,000 in revenue in just the first three wee…
(2026-08-20). Who was Hind Rajab and why is Israel investigating her killing? aljazeera.com After two years of denial, Israel admits firing on the 5-year-old's car. But her family and others don't expect justice.
(2026-08-20). Kiev regime keeps 'sinking' the same Admiral Grigorovich-class frigates. infobrics.org The Kiev regime itself debunked its own propaganda by "sinking" the exact same vessels in just four months. Its propagandists have now become so sloppy that they're using the exact same narrative and "evidence" to support such claims.
(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). 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). 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). BRICS Playing Key Role Amid Tensions. infobrics.org The BRICS mechanism is more relevant in the current geopolitical environment as a platform to offer alternative solutions…
(2026-08-20). Four railway workers killed by express train at station in Japan. aljazeera.com Four railway workers spraying herbicide on tracks north of Tokyo were killed by an express train.
(2026-08-20). Wildfire Is General Atomics' Successor To The MQ-9 Reaper. twz.com 
(2026-08-20). Commemorating Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings in Scotland. worldbeyondwar.org 
On 8 August we held our annual gathering to remember those who died in the Hiroshima and Nagasaki nuclear bombings. And as the event was held outside Marischal College, central Aberdeen, we engaged with local passersby and made some new recruits for our cause!
(2026-08-20). Nneka Ogwumike To Retire From WNBA At The End Of This Season. newsone.com 
Source: G Fiume / Getty | After 15 seasons in the WNBA, Nneka Ogwumike has announced that she'll retire from the league at the end of the 2026 season. |
(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). Arday's accuser Cofnas suspended by Ghent Uni after Canary exclusive. thecanary.co 
Israel-loving racist 'scientist' Nathan Cofnas has been suspended by Ghent University and says he expects to be sacked. His announcement of his suspension comes just a day after Skwawkbox exclusively revealed a 19-page document compiled by the academics of the department he was imposed on. The document listed the awfulness of Cofnas's work, his white-supremacist […] | By
(2026-08-20). England dismantle Pakistan as Root's second captaincy starts with a bang. thecanary.co 
Joe Root's return as England's Test captain began with the kind of dominant performance he would have envisioned the moment Ben Stokes retired. Pakistan skittled for 171 in 48.1 overs, Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue sharing ten wickets, and England closing on 112‚Äë2 to trail by just 59 heading into day two at Headingley. Root, […] | By
(2026-08-20). Orsha conductor shares stories of famous passengers and life on rails. eng.belta.by Over 20 years as a conductor, Yekaterina Romanovich has met all kinds of passengers, including celebrities. She believes it is crucial to find the right approach to each person.
(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). Belarus' PM meets with Myanmar's president. eng.belta.by The agenda focuses on current issues of bilateral cooperation. Key | topics include industrial cooperation, collaboration in agriculture and | food, as well as joint projects in healthcare.
(2026-08-20). What's behind the UAE's decision to cut Iran trade ties? al-monitor.com The UAE this week announced it was suspending trade with Iran, heaping pressure on its major trading partner at the same time that the US declared "economic warfare" on Tehran. | It is unclear when the suspension came into place or exactly what prompted it, with the UAE only citing "regional escalations".
(2026-08-20). The Collapse of Nuclear Arms Control Puts the World in Peril. portside.org The Collapse of Nuclear Arms Control Puts the World in Peril |
(2026-08-20). New Report Says Miliband's Clean Power Plan Will Cost £320 Billion. wattsupwiththat.com The indisputable facts they have put forward must be the strongest argument yet about abandoning Ed Miliband's mad dash to decarbonise the electricity system.
(2026-08-20). Sergeyenko meets with Grodno activists to discuss parliamentary work. eng.belta.by Such meetings are important because MPs are not only legislators but also representatives of the people, who must always provide feedback to their constituents and report on what they have done and plan to do.
(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). Taliban secures pragmatic global alliances without formal recognition. aljazeera.com The Taliban navigates a complex web of global trade and security alliances without gaining full political recognition.
(2026-08-20). Trump's Iran 'economic D-Day' threat sends oil prices above $94. al-monitor.com In a Truth Social post, the president threatened that any country that provides a financial lifeline to Iran will face "tremendous economic consequences."
(2026-08-20). AI Is Only Possible Because of Global South Workers in "Digital Sweatshops" truthout.org James Muldoon is a sociologist who writes about the changing nature of human-technology relationships. Love Machines: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Our Relationships investigates how people form emotional attachments with large language models, including OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude. Feeding the Machine: The Hidden Human Labor Powering A.I., co-written by fellow… |
(2026-08-20). Why would the Pentagon want to hide weapons testing results? responsiblestatecraft.org The Pentagon says it
(2026-08-20). Belarusian Code: History. Unity. Future youth forum kicks off in Grodno. eng.belta.by The city on the Neman River will become a hub for young professionals from Belarus' transport sector.
(2026-08-20). China's new travel experiences win over foreign visitors. ecns.cn China's inbound tourism is gaining momentum this summer, with foreign visitors increasingly looking beyond traditional sightseeing spots to explore new travel experiences across the country.
(2026-08-20). Trump Administration Seeks To Deport FBI Informant Who Reportedly Helped Investigate Al Qaeda, Osama bin Laden [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Look, we didn't need any more evidence that President Donald Trump and his administration's mass deportation agenda is about racism and xenophobia, not simply ensuring that all immigrants in the U.S. are documented. We already knew it wasn't about ridding the U.S. of the "worst of the worst," regarding "criminal illegal aliens." Besides the fact …
(2026-08-20). Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic 'rogue' AI hacks all sourced to Israeli intelligence operatives. thecanary.co 
One Tel Aviv-based tech 'security' company, Irregular, was at the centre of "rogue" hack attacks launched during AI testing procedures. Meta, OpenAI (of ChatGPT), and Anthropic's AI models were all involved. Reporting at the time, the Wall Street Journal ran with this alarming headline: Rogue AI Hacks Herald New Era of Cyber Chaos What they […] | By
(2026-08-20). Who Won Last Night's Debate Between Nithya Raman and Karen Bass? lataco.com The homeowners of the San Fernando Valley may have been the real winners in the end. Here are our thoughts.
(2026-08-20). USS George Washington's Mideast Arrival Highlights Strain On Carrier Force. twz.com 
The Washington's replacement of the Lincoln leaves no carrier in the Western Pacific and the Navy's struggle to meet demand may get far worse before it gets better.
(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). Democrats Probe Trump Administration's Fascist Persecution of Left-Wing Groups. truthout.org A group of 27 Congressional Democrats is probing the Trump administration over its campaign to suppress and persecute people with left-wing beliefs under National Security Presidential Memorandum-7 (NSPM-7), demanding that officials divulge the breadth of their shadowy suppression campaign. In a letter led to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent… |
(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). Israel is betting on Islamophobia to save its standing in the West. aljazeera.com Netanyahu's government is using anti-Muslim fear to rally a Western right increasingly receptive to its message.
(2026-08-20). 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). In Roseland, an Oil Disaster Leaves Black Parents Asking How to Keep Their Kids Safe. capitalbnews.org 
ROSELAND, Louisiana — As a young boy in the 1960s, almost every weekend Elbert McGee walked a half-mile with his father through the wooded streets of Roseland to the Tangipahoa River. There, he learned to swim and fish for bass, crappie, and the occasional catfish. "We had a good, good life as children," McGee said, …
(2026-08-20). US debt at $40 trillion as financial crisis deepens. wsws.org The most revealing feature of the debt mountain is not just its size, significant as that is, but the speed with which it has grown.
(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). AI Superintelligence Is Not a Tool, It's an Adversary Threatening Humanity: ControlAI's Connor Leahy. democracynow.org 
Sixty-nine-year-old Wynd Kaufmyn, a retired teacher from Berkeley, California, is believed to be the first person imprisoned for protesting the development of artificial intelligence, after she and other members of the group StopAI were arrested during a sit-in protest at the headquarters of OpenAI. Democracy Now! reached Kaufmyn at the San Francisco County Jail, where she is now serving a two-week sentence for charges including "interfering with a business." Kaufmyn says she participated in the protest because "this technology is fueling a dystopian level of surveillance. It's fueling a f…
(2026-08-20). The Ulchi Freedom Shield Cuts: Why Did the US Rattle Its Most Important Asian Ally? moderndiplomacy.eu When a US president scales back military exercises with a key Pacific ally hours before they begin, and offers two contradictory reasons for doing so, the question isn't which reason is true. It's what both of them together reveal about the state of American strategy. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, in a Truth Social …
(2026-08-20). Volfovich: Joint efforts of Belarus' environmental agencies will boost eco-protection. eng.belta.by The State Inspectorate for Fauna and Flora Protection operates | efficiently, and there are results, State Secretary of the Security | Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich said ahead of a board meeting of…
(2026-08-20). Marxism Wasn't Exported to the Caribbean It Was Proven There. orinocotribune.com By Kimberly D. Miller — Aug 11, 2026 | Introduction
| 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. A growing class of
(2026-08-20). The discursive function of gendered online hate speech in Kosovo. globalvoices.org We monitored social media comments published on 22 major Kosovo-based Facebook and YouTube pages for one monthOriginally published on By Jetlir Buja | In May 2026, I launched the first phase of a project aimed at understanding how sexist hate speech operates in Kosovo's online public sphere with the help of AI tools. While discussions about online violence against women have become increasingly common, there is still…
(2026-08-20). Jim O'Neill Changes His View on the Future of BRICS Finance. infobrics.org Jim O'Neill, inventor of the BRIC concept, admits that the creation of an alternative financial system to the dollar is no longer an illusion…
(2026-08-20). The Mecca Security Pact is not about Iran. juancole.com Melbourne (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — On August 7, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed a pact in Mecca. The
(2026-08-20). From technoparks to food and pharma: What Belarus offers Myanmar. eng.belta.by Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin outlined proposals to advance | cooperation between Belarus and Myanmar during the Belarus-Myanmar | Business Forum in Minsk on 20 August.
(2026-08-20). Barca seal Cancelo return to bolster defence. al-monitor.com Barcelona have signed defender Joao Cancelo on a free transfer, the Spanish champions said Thursday. | "The full-back arrives as a free agent and signs on until June 30, 2029," said Barca in a statement. | Portugal international Cancelo terminated his contract with Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal in order to return to Camp Nou.
(2026-08-20). Houthis and government trade attacks as Yemen slides back to full-scale war. aljazeera.com Gov't forces carried out 81 attacks in the last 24 hours as Houthis claim to have hit two targets in Saudi Arabia.
(2026-08-20). Deal or no deal? U.S.-Canada trade talks will cost jobs either way. peoplesworld.org 
At the end of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, a reformed Ebenezer Scrooge leans out his window and asks a passing child, "You boy, what day is this?" These days, working people in Canada are likely to lean out their windows each morning and ask, "You there, is there a trade deal with the U.S. or …
(2026-08-20). How Myanmar's war drives the Rohingya crisis. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera exposes atrocities committed against the Rohingya ethnic minority group during Myanmar's civil war.
(2026-08-20). Bryan Stevenson on Confronting the U.S. History of Slavery. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-20). Australia, don't be surprised. Israel does this to Palestinians all the time. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Adla Alnazer The IDF's decision not to open a criminal investigation into the deaths of seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen, including an Australian citizen, drew strong condemnation. But for Palestinians, this has simply become the norm. Four years ago, when I arrived from Palestine to study for my Master's degree in…
(2026-08-20). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-08-20). UN law expert demands expulsion of Israeli ambassador from Australia. thecanary.co 
The United Nations' human rights law expert Chris Sidoti has called for Australia to expel Israel's ambassador for his arrogance over Israel's murder of civilians. This includes an Australian aid worker. Arrogant meddler Sidoti was speaking to Australian TV after the country's foreign minister had condemned Israel's decision to whitewash troops responsible for the murder […] | By
(2026-08-20). China's international air cargo demand gains momentum in July. ecns.cn International markets continued to be a major growth driver for China's air cargo sector in July, supported by strong demand from cross-border e-commerce and the AI hardware industry, according to the Air Logistics Branch of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Thursday.
(2026-08-20). NBRB: Belarusian banking sector operates reliably, efficiently. eng.belta.by Key performance indicators of banks confirm the reliable, stable, and efficient functioning of Belarus' banking sector.
(2026-08-20). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-08-20). 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). 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). Myanmar's president lays wreath at Victory Monument in Minsk. eng.belta.by On 20 August, President Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar laid a wreath at the | Victory Monument in Minsk to honor the memory of those who died during | the Great Patriotic War.
(2026-08-20). First deputy chief of Belarusian army's General Staff dismissed. eng.belta.by Andrei Matiyevich has been discharged from military service to the reserve due to age, with the right to wear military uniform and insignia.
(2026-08-20). "Love Machines" : James Muldoon on How AI Is Changing Relationships & the Global Workers Fueling AI. democracynow.org 
James Muldoon is a sociologist who writes about the changing nature of human-technology relationships. Love Machines: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Our Relationships investigates how people form emotional attachments with large language models, including OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude. Feeding the Machine: The Hidden Human Labor Powering A.I., co-written by fellow researchers Mark Graham and Callum Cant and based on more than a decade of fieldwork, follows Global South workers whose knowledge and labor are the basis of AI tools and assistants. | "A lot of people see artifi…
(2026-08-20). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-20). Could US sanctions destroy the International Criminal Court? aljazeera.com Washington's new measures against the ICC have been widely condemned but welcomed by Israel.
(2026-08-20). House Democrat Suggests DSA Members in Congress Shouldn't Get Security Clearances. truthout.org Conservative Democrat Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida) has been on a rampage against the progressives and the left after winning his primary against a Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) member this week — at one point suggesting that democratic socialists elected to Congress shouldn't be able to get security clearances. Moskowitz's first priority after winning his primary on Tuesday night… |
(2026-08-20). Trump announces 'crushing' economic war on Iran, warns backers of 'tremendous' costs. geo.tv US President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 27, 2026. — ReutersUS to pursue economic warfare, isolation on an unprecedented scale.Countries providing Iran…
(2026-08-20). The Financial Times Says War and Climate Change Spiked Shipping Costs: War, Yes; Weather, Yes; Climate Change, NO! wattsupwiththat.com It is unfortunate that these weather conditions have coincided with at war in the Middle East that has resulted in multiple bottlenecks or closures of major shipping lanes at the same time, but that has nothing to do with climate change. The Financial Times stepped outside their area of expertise in making the climate change assertion, and by doing so has badly misinformed its readers.
(2026-08-20). F-117 Nighthawk Needs Fresh Explosives For Its Tailhook Nearly Two Decades After 'Retirement'. twz.com 
We can only imagine the crazy logistics that keep just a handful of F-117s flying, and a contract to help do this highlights one of the "Black Jet's" unique features.
(2026-08-20). US charges woman for allegedly plotting attack on New York State Capitol. aljazeera.com The suspect, Jessica Bowie, 35, was arrested on charges of providing material support for 'terrorism'.
(2026-08-20). Washington Lit the Fuse for Africa's Energy Explosion. wattsupwiththat.com The boy in Cabo Delgado and the girl in Rivers State are the first generation with a plausible route out of poverty their grandparents never had, and that pathway runs through the hydrocarbons their economies require.
(2026-08-20). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-08-20). Jailed Journalist in Azerbaijan Denied Medical Care. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Aytaj Ahmadova during a rally on International Women's Day, March 8, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. | © 2024 Aziz Karimov/Getty Images | Azerbaijani authorities are refusing to allow a jailed journalist with a serious breathing disorder to see a specialist or to undergo diagnostic scans, her family and lawyer say, the latest sign of the deteriorating conditions for the country's imprisoned journalists.Aytac Ahmadova, 32, who writes as Aytac Tapdig, is a reporter for the exiled outlet Meydan TV. She has been in pretrial detention at Kurdakhani Prison since December 6, 2024, when she was…
(2026-08-20). Alexander Isak's dangerous return to St James' Park. thecanary.co 
There are reunions that players relish. Alexander Isak's return to St James' Park on Sunday will not fall into that category. Newcastle supporters will make their feelings known and there is little he can do to influence that. His task is simpler. Concentrate on becoming the player Liverpool believed they were signing, and begin winning […] | By
(2026-08-20). PM: Belarus, Myanmar aim to turn political dialogue into economic projects. eng.belta.by Belarus and Myanmar intend to transform their political dialogue into concrete economic projects, Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin said at the Belarus-Myanmar Business Forum in Minsk on 20 August.
(2026-08-20). Assembly plants for Belarusian vehicles in Myanmar planned for launch in Q1 2027. eng.belta.by Plans are in place to launch the plants to assemble Belarusian tractors and trucks in Myanmar in the first quarter of 2027, Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin said during the Belarusian-Myanmar Business Forum in Minsk.
(2026-08-20). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-08-20). Why Does China Keep Rescuing the Empire That Wants It Dead? orinocotribune.com By Bettbeat Media — Aug 16, 2026 | China now faces an encirclement crisis of the kind that took down the Soviets. | Most outlets critical of imperialism will serve you a feel-good story. Critical engagement with China's foreign policy is heresy in these circles, verboten. Not at BettBeat Media. We genuinely try to find answers to the questions that concern Empire. And while we hold great love and respect for China, we are one of the few outlets that dare to question its puzzling posture toward an empire that no longer hides its intention to destroy it. | We want China to thrive. We want it to win, even, agai…
(2026-08-20). Why liberals keep mistaking left-wing populism for selfishness. thecanary.co 
Left-wing politicians, like Zohran Mamdani, Abdul El-Sayed and (to an extent) Andy Burnham, have found recent success by taking a fresh angle on selling their politics. The Economist, a stalwart institution of liberalism and opponent of leftism, refers to this new approach as "Gen-Z socialism", which it characterises as a "me-first doctrine" embodying: a form of retail […] | By
(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). Tidbits-Aug. 20: Reader Comments: Where Next for Wisconsin?; He Doesn't Care About the Crew; Gloves That Deliver Electric Shocks; 'Zionist' Has Become Toxic; Three Israeli Arab Parties Announce Joint Slate; Live-Stream the Socialism Conference;. portside.org Tidbits-Aug. 20: Reader Comments: Where Next for Wisconsin?; He Doesn't Care About the Crew; Gloves That Deliver Electric Shocks; 'Zionist' Has Become Toxic; Three Israeli Arab Parties Announce Joint Slate; Live-Stream the Socialism Conference; |
(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). "Our Guns Make the Violence That People Are Fleeing" : Ieva Jusionyte on Guns Violence in Mexico. publicbooks.org "I was already there, and I was already an ethnographer. I was interested in borders as sites of state violence. I became very curious and I thought I would like to follow the guns south."
(2026-08-20). 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). New Zealand Greens candidate fought in SAS during Afghanistan war. wsws.org In a recent interview, Greens candidate Josh Jacobsen defended the NZ military's role in the criminal imperialist war.
(2026-08-20). A Reform councillor just resigned in the most embarrassing way possible. thecanary.co 
Here at the Canary, we've been very critical of the sort of people who run to become Reform UK councillors. Sometimes this has been because of their own actions; other times it's been because the party they sought to represent is reprehensible. Given this, we'd generally praise someone for leaving the party. It is somewhat difficult […] | By
(2026-08-20). Republican chair of the Senate health panel says he has strong concerns about Trump's FDA pick. nationofchange.org 
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(2026-08-20). 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). Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital from jail after court order. aljazeera.com Khan, who was voted out of the office in April 2022, has been in prison for more than three years.
(2026-08-20). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-08-20). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-08-20). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-20). 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). Why abortion opponents are turning their attention to banning surrogacy. nationofchange.org 
Anti-abortion activists and lawmakers in Texas are pressing to limit or even outlaw surrogacy, a new step toward restricting major forms of infertility treatment.
(2026-08-20). Syria's FM pays Pakistan first visit in 19 years amid new regional alignments. al-monitor.com Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani is paying his office's first visit to Pakistan in nearly two decades after Islamabad, Ankara and Riyadh signed a joint defense pact.
(2026-08-20). Milei Advisor Fernando Cerimedo Arrested on Suspicion of Ordering Ex-Partner's Assassination. orinocotribune.com Fernando Cerimedo, personal advisor to Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz and co-founder of La Derecha Diario with Javier Negre, has been detained at the Santa Cruz de la Sierra airport as he attempted to board an Aerolíneas Argentinas flight to Buenos Aires. Authorities linked him to an assassination attempt on his ex-partner, lawyer Nadia Beller, who stated in her initial declarations that she feared for her life and connected Cerimedo to the CIA. | Cerimedo's arrest this Tuesday, August 18, is a scandal that has shocked Bolivians, who are questioning the government involvement with Cerimedo, which is also under sc…
(2026-08-20). US Envoy Warns Israeli Strikes in Syria Could Provoke Turkish Response. news.antiwar.com Israeli fighter jets bombed a military base in northern Syria. Turkish troops near the base were alarmed by the Israeli attack. "Turkish forces were not aware that the Israeli aircraft were en route to that specific Syrian base, nor of their intended purpose, and therefore could potentially have been inclined to scramble their own jets …