(2026-08-28). Pakistan's "Fresh" Proposals to End Iran-U.S. Conflict. nationofchange.org 
Opening the Strait of Hormuz has become the number one U.S. goal.
(2026-08-28). Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz, top security official Rezaei says. al-monitor.com Aug 27 (Reuters) – Iran is preparing a list of conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz after mediators asked Tehran to set them out, said Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, adding that ending the regional war was among them.Rezaei said Iran had agreed with Oman on a shipping corridor through the strait, with parts of the route in Omani waters and parts in Iranian waters. Ships would use a designated central channel if the U.S. met Iran's conditions, he said through an interpreter in an Al Manar TV interview.
reuters.com (2026-08-28). Judge Blocks Rule Implementing Trump Plan Restrict Mail in VotingU.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston issued a temporary restraining order, opens new tab at the behest of Democratic-led states and voting rights groups after the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday issued a ruling that led to the lifting of earlier injunctions blocking Trump's plans to restrict mail-in voting.
(2026-08-28). Iran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com By Elwely Elwelly and Enas AlashrayDUBAI/CAIRO, Aug 28 (Reuters) – Iran war mediators have placed renewed emphasis on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran agreeing to draw up a list of conditions to restore normal traffic after a Qatari emissary pressed the Iranians to respect freedom of navigation.
(2026-08-28). Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz slips below 10-day average, data shows. al-monitor.com SINGAPORE, Aug 28 (Reuters) – Seven commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, down from 17 a day earlier and below the 10-day average of 15, preliminary shipping data showed on Friday.Among the seven vessels that transited were two medium-range tankers, one very large gas carrier (VLGC), one Ultramax vessel, one intermediate tanker and two chemical tankers, initial data from shiptracker Kpler showed at 0315 GMT.
(2026-08-28). Is Iran's Hidden Supreme Leader Creating a Power Vacuum? moderndiplomacy.eu Mojtaba Khamenei Remains Out of Public View Six months into the war with the United States and Israel, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has remained completely absent from public view, raising growing questions about his health, authority and ability to lead the country during its most serious crisis in decades. Iranian officials insist that Khamenei …
(2026-08-28). Iran reviewing invitation to join Makkah Defence Deal: Report. ummid.com Amidst surging tension in the Middle East in the wake of the ongoing US-Israel Joint War against Iran, there are reports that the Persian State has been invited to join what is now widely known as Makkah Defence Pact.
(2026-08-28). "Purge Palantir" NNU-CNA Demands Stop Destroying Healthcare, Funding ICE & Genocide. indybay.org NNU CNA Nurses from throughout Northern California rallied and marched against the crimes of Palantir. They reported that Palantir is destroying healthcare, attacking staffs and patients, are supporting ICE including raids on hospitals and billions of government funding for it's support of genocide in Gaza and the wars in Labanon and Iran…
(2026-08-28). US to push economic pressure on Iran at G20 finance talks. al-monitor.com Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will step up efforts to isolate Iran economically as he hosts G20 counterparts next week, a US official said Thursday, in a gathering clouded by war and trade tensions. | Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 major economies are due to convene in mountainous Asheville, North Carolina, next Monday and Tuesday.
(2026-08-28). Trump says the U.S. is not talking with Iran as economic war in focus. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States is not talking with Iran as Washington focuses on punishing Tehran economically, vowing to penalize countries thatdo business with the Islamic Republic."We don't want to speak to them. We're not looking to meet or anything," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. Earlier in the day, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the U.S. economic campaign would continue until Iran decides to negotiate meaningfully.
(2026-08-28). Qatar pushes Iran talks as US doubles down on sanctions, Tehran sets terms for strait. geo.tv Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf meets with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in Tehran, Iran, August 27, 2026.— ReutersQatari prime minister visits Tehran, seeks to reopen Hormuz.US…
(2026-08-28). Leaked: Real reason why Trump sent CIA chief Ratcliffe to Russia as Putin-NATO war fears ignite. hindustantimes.com CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a surprise, roughly four-hour visit to Moscow to warn Russian officials against attacking NATO members, according to U.S. media reports citing people briefed on the mission. The warning followed U.S. intelligence assessments that Moscow could test NATO resolve through a cyberattack, hybrid operation or limited military incursion, with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania seen as particular flashpoints. Ratcliffe spoke with Russian intelligence officials but did not meet Vladimir Putin, who was briefed afterward, the Kremlin said.
(2026-08-28). Pro-Israel lobby spends big on US midterms as backlash grows. tribune.com.pk 
The most powerful pro-Israel lobby in the United States is spending more than any other outside group on the 2026 midterms – even as its once-coveted backing becomes an increasingly potent weapon for political opponents. | The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has poured tens of millions of dollars into races nationwide through its main election-spending vehicle, the United Democracy Project (UDP). | The so-called "super PAC" – a group allowed to lavish unlimited sums to influence elections, provided it operates independently of candidates – has spent $54 million on congressional races, accordin…
(2026-08-28). Mexico: More Than 300 Organizations Join the Latin American Network for Palestine. orinocotribune.com By Resumen Latinoamericano — Aug 26, 2026 | In response to what they described as "genocide" and "ethnic cleansing" perpetrated by "Israel" in Gaza, more than 300 Mexican labor unions and social organizations will join a new regional coalition to promote the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement against companies identified as accomplices in the killing of thousands of Palestinians and the occupation of their territory. | The Coordination of Mexican Unions in Solidarity with Palestine—composed of organizations from the New Workers' Confederation, the Mexican Electricians' Union (SME), and t…
(2026-08-28). Felony Dropped for Golden Gate Bridge Protestors. indybay.org Seven Bay Area Community Members were sentenced to 30 days in jail pending appeal for protesting the genocide in Gaza on the Golden Gate Bridge on Tax Day 2024. The DA dismissed the remaining felony conspiracy charge.
(2026-08-28). Purge Palantir! NNU Organizes National Protest Actions Against Fascist Palantir In Health. indybay.org The National Nurses Union is organizing a national day of action to demand the removal of Palantir for it's attack on healthcare workers, patients and role on supporting genocide…
(2026-08-28). Dutch court hands life sentence to Rwandan man for genocide role. aljazeera.com Eugene N. was convicted for his part in a massacre at a stadium in which 3,000 Tutsis were slaughtered.
(2026-08-28). You're A Terrorist If You Resist Genocide Or Mass Surveillance, And Other Notes. thealtworld.com
english.palinfo.com (2026-08-27). Heavy Israeli strikes and blasts rock southern LebanonThe Israeli occupation army carried out intensive attacks in southern Lebanon on Wednesday evening, including airstrikes, artillery shelling, detonations, and land bulldozing,
(2026-08-28). Sunday 9/6: FREE PALESTINE * Chevron Fuels Genocide * Boycott Chevron * Boycott Israel * STOP ICE. indybay.org I-80 overpass on Sacramento Ave & San Luis- Richmond, East Bay, CA…
(2026-08-28). Trump provoca a Canadá con orden ejecutiva que cambia el nombre del lago Ontario por América. cubadebate.cu El cambio, como ocurrió con el golfo de México, exhibe el espíritu expansionista del presidente a través del continente americano, aunque no puede obligar a los demás países a reconocer las nuevas nomenclaturas. El lago Ontario es reconocido internacionalmente con ese nombre desde al menos el siglo XVII.
(2026-08-28). Queda restablecido el Sistema Eléctrico Nacional en todo el país. cubadebate.cu Pasadas las 6.00 pm entró en línea la CTE Lidio Ramón Pérez, conocida como Felton; poco después se reportaba desde Camagàºey que el bloque 6 de la CTE 10 de Octubre se encontraba en proceso de arranque, con caldera encendida y subiendo parámetros para comenzar a rodar la turbina y sincronizar al SEN.
(2026-08-28). Visita Díaz-Canel fuente de abasto de Paso Seco, punto estratégico para el bombeo de agua a La Habana. cubadebate.cu Hasta ese lugar, ubicado en el municipio de Boyeros, llegó este jueves el Jefe de Estado, como parte de su agenda en los territorios, para chequear en el terreno la estrategia que se está siguiendo, con el fin —aun en condiciones de prolongados apagones— de que la población capitalina pueda recibir el agua. Este es de los temas más críticos de una ciudad donde viven casi dos millones de personas.
(2026-08-28). India anuncia de forma oficial la XVIII Cumbre del BRICS. cubadebate.cu Como país que ostenta la presidencia protempore este año, India acogerá el magno evento en el Centro de Convenciones Bharat Mandapam de Nueva Delhi, bajo el lema Construir para la resiliencia, la innovación, la cooperación y la sostenibilidad, de acuerdo con una nota oficial de la Cancillería.
(2026-08-28). Wednesday 9/2: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-08-28). Children take cover behind shopping cart during Israeli drone fire. aljazeera.com Video shows children in Gaza taking cover behind a shopping cart during a reported gun attack by an Israeli drone.
(2026-08-28). PA activists face 'terror' charges over Trump golf resort protest: Report. aljazeera.com Protesters targeted Trump's Ayrshire resort with red paint and slogans saying 'Gaza is not 4 sale'.
(2026-08-28). The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). Hormuz: Ship mysteriously struck, set on fire as Trump's new anti-Iran sanctions risk restarting war. hindustantimes.com
(2026-08-28). Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: Premier League — preview, teams, prediction. aljazeera.com Liverpool struggled to 2-2 draw at Newcastle in first league game of season, while Forest lost to Leeds twice this week.
(2026-08-28). RAPID RESPONSE Back to school: Fund SNAP, not ICE! peoplesworld.org 
Call, write, or visit your U.S. Senators and Representative as the new school year starts to demand they immediately stop school-bus ICE raids and restore funds to SNAP and Medicaid! Congress should be making it easier for children to arrive at school healthy and ready to learn, not funding ICE's seizing of parents at school …
(2026-08-28). PSX up 446 points at midday. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) traded in positive territory on Friday morning before the market was suspended for the customary Jummah prayer break, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index adding 446.44 points, or 0.25 per cent, to 177,769.21. | According to exchange data captured around midday, the Index touched an intra-day high of 177,833.12 and a low of 177,165.27. | The previous close was 177,322.77. First-session turnover stood at 98.50 million shares, with traded value of Rs7.48 billion. | The official board listed market status as suspended, in line with Friday's two-session timetable: the morning auction…
(2026-08-28). Diamond necklace linked to Egyptian royal family stolen from Vienna museum. tribune.com.pk 
Two suspects stole a diamond necklace linked to Egypt's former royal family from the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna on Thursday, Austrian media reported Friday. | The suspects entered the museum as ordinary visitors at around 2 pm local time (1200GMT) before smashing a glass display case and taking the necklace, public broadcaster ORF reported, citing police. | Several witnesses were present during the theft, according to the report. | Authorities believe the suspects knew which item they intended to steal. | The platinum necklace is set with 673 diamonds weighing more than 200 carats in total, according to…
(2026-08-28). New highlights unveiled for 2026 CIFTIS. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will introduce new dedicated exhibition areas to showcase domestic innovations and help local firms expand overseas, according to a State Council Information Office press conference on Friday.
(2026-08-28). Rare four-horse chariot rock painting found in Helan Mountains. ecns.cn A rare rock painting depicting a chariot pulled by four horses has been discovered in the Helan Mountains in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, according to the Helan Mountain Rock Art Management Office.
(2026-08-28). AI-powered robot dogs used for patrol in Shandong's vegetable greenhouses. ecns.cn In a vegetable greenhouse in Shouguang City, east China's Shandong Province, an AI-powered four-legged robot patrols the crop rows, using its high-definition camera to scan for plant abnormalities.
(2026-08-28). Mustafa Kamal vows 'not a single person' will be spared over PIMS fire incident. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Friday vowed that "not a single person" responsible for the deaths of 14 newborns in the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) fire would be spared, calling for swift accountability and an open parliamentary inquiry into the incident. | On Wednesday morning, a fire broke out on the third floor of the Mother and Child Hospital at PIMS. Fifteen newborns were in the ward at the time. Fourteen suffered severe burns and later died, while one child survived and was rescued. The deaths have renewed scrutiny of fire-safety measures at healthcare facilities, including th…
(2026-08-28). 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.
(2026-08-28). 200 extra police officers dispatched following series of deadly incidents in northeastern England. tribune.com.pk 
Following a series of violent incidents across Middlesbrough, northeastern England, in just a week, authorities have sent an extra 200 police officers to ensure the safety of residents. | Alec Brown, leader of Redcar and Cleveland Council, wrote in a post on the US social media platform Facebook Thursday that authorities are "working 20 hour days" to ensure the ongoing safety of innocent residents. | "Over 200 extra police officers from forces around the country are here and are on route, from detectives to armed response," Brown noted, adding that he would write a letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham to ask…
(2026-08-28). AIAPGET 2026: Retest for 49 students as power failure disrupts exam. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced retest (re-exam) for 49 students whose All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test 2026 (AIAPGET 2026) Saturday August 22, 2026 was disrupted due to power failure.
(2026-08-28). China's 2026 summer box office surpasses 2025 total. ecns.cn China's 2026 summer box office reached 11.967 billion yuan ($1.78 billion) as of 6: 24 p.m. Thursday, surpassing the 11.966 billion yuan recorded during the entire 2025 summer season, according to real-time data from Beacon Professional.
(2026-08-28). China expands BeiDou applications in intelligent driving, low-altitude economy. ecns.cn China is currently expanding the use of BeiDou spatiotemporal data in fields including intelligent driving, the low-altitude economy and embodied AI, Chen Jun, director of the Department of Land Surveying and Mapping under the Ministry of Natural Resources, said at a ministry press conference on Thursday.
(2026-08-28). Xi expands platforms for neighborhood cooperation. ecns.cn In addition to bilateral efforts, Chinese President Xi Jinping has attached great importance to regional cooperation to build an amicable, secure and prosperous neighborhood.
(2026-08-28). Trump says Putin won't attack Nato, denies CIA chief went to Russia with warning. geo.tv US President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their bilateral meeting at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, on July 7, 2017. — ReutersRatcliffe travelled to Russia for meeting with intelligence officials.Trump says there was "nothing…
(2026-08-28). China launches first Africa cargo air route under zero-tariff policy. ecns.cn A new scheduled all-cargo air route linking Chengdu and Addis Ababa officially launched on Friday.
(2026-08-28). Europa League draw: Bournemouth, Sunderland get glamour ties with AC Milan. aljazeera.com Teams playing in UEFA's Europa League and Conference League find out their opponents as league phase draws made.
(2026-08-28). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-28). Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule Revised. ummid.com NEET UG 2026 Medical and Dental Admission Counselling Board has revised the MBBS and BDS Counselling Schedule 2026, changing the dates to release the merit list and allotment result, and last date to submit choice filling form.
(2026-08-28). Maharashtra NEET UG Allotment Result 2026 Date Changed. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has revised the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 schedule as per which the MBBS and BDS Round 1 Allotment Result 2026, supposed to be published on August 25, 2026, has been delayed.
(2026-08-28). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-08-28). Early action and respect for IHL can prevent acute food insecurity in armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN Security Council open debate on conflict-related food insecurity, 25 August 2026, New York…
(2026-08-28). Saturday 9/12: In Conversation: Artist Shaghayegh Cyrous with Abby Chen. indybay.org Telematic Media Arts | 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-08-28). Barrister Iftikhar Gilani elected 17th AJK prime minister. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-backed Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani was elected the 17th prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Friday. | The election was held during a session of the AJK Legislative Assembly in Muzaffarabad, where Gilani secured 30 votes against Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) candidate Sardar Mukhtar Ahmed Abbasi, who received 14 votes. | PML-N AJK President and former prime ministerial nominee Shah Ghulam Qadir did not attend the session. | Gilani, a qualified lawyer who holds a barrister's degree from Britain, entered electoral politics in 2011 when he contested the AJK…
(2026-08-28). Trump's Iran disaster comes with bigger costs than we originally thought. strategic-culture.su What we are witnessing is Trump at his lowest point, writes Martin Jay. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Congress needs to work together…
(2026-08-28). Tianjin Port opens new auto logistics yard with 140,000-vehicle capacity. ecns.cn A new automobile logistics yard at Tianjin Port's Global Ro-Ro terminal was officially put into operation on Wednesday, with the first batch of commercial vehicles entering the facility on the same day, according to Tianjin Port Group.
(2026-08-28). US Open 2026: All to know about the schedule, top seeds and favourites. aljazeera.com Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka look to defend their titles as the year's final Grand Slam begins on Sunday.
(2026-08-27). A breakdown of the Trumpian far right's takeover of Latin America. thecanary.co 
The second Donald Trump administration has turbo-powered a far-right takeover of Latin America. And for the sake of peace and justice both regionally and globally, everyone should know how this happened and the damage it's causing. Index Trump lowers the mask of US terror 'Communism' and a green light for a new Dirty War 2026 […] | By
(2026-08-28). ICRC Vice President: Arms Trade Treaty must be translated into action. icrc.org Speech given by Jàºrg Lauber, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the 12th Conference of States Parties – Arms Trade Treaty, 24 August 2026, Geneva…
(2026-08-28). China-South Africa human rights seminar held in Hangzhou. ecns.cn The 2026 China-South Africa Human Rights Seminar was held in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Thursday, bringing together officials and experts from China, South Africa and other countries to discuss human rights and development.
(2026-08-28). Inter Miami appoint new coach Gonzalez. tribune.com.pk 
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on Thursday appointed his fellow Argentine Cristian "Kily" Gonzalez as new head coach of the reigning Major League Soccer champions. | Gonzalez, who hails from superstar Messi's hometown Rosario, will attempt to turn around Miami's poor run of post-World Cup form under interim manager Guillermo Hoyos. | "Inter Miami CF announced today that it has reached an agreement with Cristian Alberto 'Kily' Gonzalez to become the Club's new First Team head coach," said a club statement. | Hoyos will remain in post until his replacement's US work permit is approved, it added. | Gonzalez, 52, play…
(2026-08-28). Over 34K Cr for Nashik Kumbh Mela, Peanut for Schools: SC Judge. ummid.com Supreme Court of India Justice Prasanna B Varale Monday August 24, 2026 while expressing concerns over the worsening condition of schools in Maharashtra compared the huge fund allocated for Nashik Kumbh Mela and the declining Education Budget of the State.
(2026-08-28). China-Switzerland FTA upgrade to make over 99% of imports tariff-free. ecns.cn More than 99% of imports on both sides will ultimately be tariff-free under an upgraded China-Switzerland free trade agreement, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson Huang Ling said Thursday.
(2026-08-28). Mohibullah flags squash decline. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's once-dominant squash tradition is facing a crisis of discipline and preparation, veteran player Mohibullah Khan says, as overcrowded courts, poor fitness habits and distracted young players threaten to extinguish a sporting legacy built by generations of champions. | Mohibullah Junior, the elder brother of former world champion Jansher Khan and a former World No2, says the contrast between his generation and current players could hardly be sharper. | "When Jehangir Khan and Jansher Khan were playing, they practised for at least seven hours a day," Mohibullah told The Express Tribune at the Peshawar…
(2026-08-28). Armed raid on cattle camp kills at least 49 in South Sudan. aljazeera.com Thirty-three people were also wounded as gunmen raided village and seasonal cattle camp in northwest of the country.
(2026-08-28). Free plant library brings 'a little whimsy' to Northeast Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? When Michael Hathaway's marriage ended over a decade ago, his mother gifted him a pothos plant. | "She's like, 'You need something to take care of in this dingy apartment,'" Hathaway remembered. | The viney plant with heart-shaped leaves grew and grew. Hathaway pruned it, but didn't want to throw away the cuttings. He read about propagation and learned how to encourage the cuttings to grow new roots. | Suddenly, his mother's gift had multiplied. He gave the little plants to…
(2026-08-28). Networks Were Ordered to Stop Filming Trump—and They Didn't Protest the Illegal Censorship. nationofchange.org 
"Cameras off the president now": The command was an astonishing call for press censorship on behalf of Trump and a direct violation of the First Amendment.
(2026-08-28). US judge repeats block on Trump's bid to limit voting by mail. aljazeera.com Order comes days before ballots go out for the midterms.
(2026-08-28). Madhya Pradesh govt urged to withdraw UCC Bill or exclude Muslims from it. ummid.com 'Withdraw the Madhya Pradesh Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Bill 2026, or exclude Muslims from it', the Bhopal Shahar Qazi Maulana Syed Mushtaq Ali Nadvi declared, adding that interference in personal laws is unacceptable as it affects religious freedom.
(2026-08-28). Mir Raza Ali murder: Judicial commission announces Rs100,000 reward for information. tribune.com.pk 
The judicial commission probing the murder of Wafflix owner Mir Raza Ali on Friday announced a Rs100,000 reward for credible information that could help establish the facts surrounding his death. | The commission, headed by Sindh High Court Justice Omar Sial, said it would publish an advertisement inviting members of the public to share information about the case. An official email address and WhatsApp number would also be issued to facilitate the submission of information. | "We will publish an advertisement so that anyone who has information [about Mir Raza's murder] can contact us, and anyone who provides s…
(2026-08-28). With Kuwait deal, Pakistan expands defence umbrella across Middle East. aljazeera.com From Kuwait to Saudi Arabia, Gulf states are deepening defence ties with Pakistan, but its own gains remain unclear.
(2026-08-28). Mazloum Abdi, from champion of Syria Kurdish autonomy to presidential adviser. al-monitor.com Mazloum Abdi, who has been appointed as adviser to Syria's presidency, is shifting into politics after years as a Kurdish military leader heading internationally backed fighters who battled Islamic State group jihadists in Syria. | From joining the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in 1990 through to announcing the dissolution of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) this week, Abdi has amassed significant influence among Syria's Kurds.
(2026-08-28). Meet Aisha Wahab, First Afghan-American to Serve in US Congress. ummid.com In another major victory for the Democratic Party, Aisha Wahab has won the California's 14th District Special Election, becoming the first Afghan American elected to the U.S. Congress.
(2026-08-28). 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.
(2026-08-28). Most Asian stocks advance as attention turns to Warsh speech. al-monitor.com Asian stocks mostly rose Friday ahead of a closely watched speech by Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh that investors will be parsing for clues about the outlook for interest rates amid elevated inflation and no sign of an end to the Middle East crisis. | With the euphoria following Nvidia's blistering earnings report petering out, the attention is back on the economy as debate surrounds if or when the US central bank will tighten monetary policy.
(2026-08-28). Tiangong Ultra robot sets 100m record at World Humanoid Robot Games. ecns.cn Tiangong Ultra claimed the championship in the large-size 100-meter race at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games on Wednesday, setting a new record of 8.64 seconds.
(2026-08-28). Sunday 8/30: BEYOND THE HEADLINES: REPORTING BACK FROM THE WEST BANK. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive, San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-08-28). World's first 35 kV direct-connected synchronous condenser put into operation. ecns.cn The world's first 35 kV high-voltage direct-connected synchronous condenser has entered regular service at Shengshan Wind Farm in Heihe, Heilongjiang Province, State Grid Heilongjiang Electric Power announced Wednesday.
(2026-08-28). 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?
(2026-08-28). Pentagon policy chief tells NATO allies U.S. wants European-led defense of continent. al-monitor.com BRUSSELS, Aug 27 (Reuters) – The Pentagon's policy chief told NATO members on Thursday that the alliance must adapt and that he wants to hear from allies as part of a review of U.S. forces in Europe he said was meant to enable a more European-led defence of the continent.Washington announced asix-month reviewof U.S. troop deployments in Europe in June and in recent weeks sent NATO members a questionnaire covering issues ranging from defense spending to strategy, procurement and support for U.S. foreign policy priorities.
(2026-08-28). Nehru Centre develops smart tech to detect Alzheimer's disease. ummid.com Scientists at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology in Bengaluru, have developed a smart fluorescence lifetime-responsive probe which enables highly selective, sensitive, and differential detection of Aβ fibrils (Aβf) through turn-on fluorescence and distinct lifetime signatures.
(2026-08-28). Trump Space Policy Targets 1,000 U.S. Launches, Reentries Annually by 2030. wattsupwiththat.com If our country is serious about returning to the Moon, reaching Mars, and maintaining its leadership in the new space race, it cannot allow launch pads, range scheduling, and reentry capacity to become the bottlenecks.
(2026-08-28). Leaked: Putin's 'mini nuclear attack' plan as Russia fears NATO invasion of Kaliningrad. hindustantimes.com Kremlin-linked sources cited by Bloomberg say Vladimir Putin is preparing to escalate the war after judging peace efforts to be effectively deadlocked, with Russia weighing more intense conventional ballistic-missile attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. Some Russian officials reportedly see tactical nuclear weapons as a theoretical last-resort option if Moscow's position worsens, but the report stresses there is no evidence that Russia is preparing a nuclear strike. Moscow increasingly casts Ukrainian long-range attacks as NATO-backed operations because Western states supply Kyiv with weapons and intellige…
(2026-08-28). Thursday 8/27: Palantir OUT! NNU nurses to participate in nationwide protests against Palantir. indybay.org Palantir Palo Alto…
(2026-08-28). Democratic lawmakers blast Trump 'persecution' of leftist groups. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Shades of Joe McCarthy. Shades of J. Edgar Hoover. The Trump administration is singling out left-leaning political groups nationwide for organized persecution and repression, and more than 20 congressional Democrats now demand the demonization immediately halt and be reversed. But first, they want to show the evidence to the country. So, Reps. Jim McGovern and …
(2026-08-28). China opposes possible additional U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. ecns.cn China voiced firm opposition to a possible additional 7.5% US tariff on Chinese imports on Thursday, saying it would reserve the right to take necessary measures.
(2026-08-28). In Numbers: China's new economic growth drivers index rose 12.5 percent in 2025. ecns.cn China's new economic growth drivers index rose 12.5 percent in 2025, with the transformation and upgrading index and the innovation driven index together accounting for nearly two-thirds of the increase.
(2026-08-28). Managed Pluralism: Tokayev's Constitutional Gamble in Kazakhstan. ummid.com Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's ongoing political reset in Kazakhstan, represents a calculated effort, to restructure state power under the narrative of progressive constitutional reform.
(2026-08-28). Imam sustains calf strain. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq has suffered a low-grade strain to his left calf and his participation in the rest of the second Test against England at Lord's will depend on his recovery, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday. | Imam sustained the injury while fielding on the opening day of the Test. Scans later confirmed the calf strain, with the 30-year-old now receiving treatment under the supervision of Pakistan's medical team. | The PCB said his participation in the rest of the match would be assessed based on his response to treatment. | Pakistan, who are looking to level the three-match…
(2026-08-28). Wrong, Reuters, An Early Champagne Harvest Isn't Proof of Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com By the way, even if climate change were resulting in earlier harvests, that wouldn't necessarily mean disaster or proof of a crisis for the industry. Farmers and vintners regularly adapt to changing conditions. A crisis would be if harvests failed or declined substantially overtime, and data from the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization show that that is not the case. Reuters' story is advocacy masquerading as reporting. Its readers deserve better.
(2026-08-28). Syria president appoints Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as his adviser. al-monitor.com Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as a presidential adviser, state media said on Friday, days after Abdi announced the dissolution of his Kurdish forces under an integration deal with Damascus. | "Mustafa Khalil Abdi is appointed as adviser to the presidency of the republic," announced the decree, signed by Sharaa and published by state news agency SANA.
(2026-08-28). How Could a Landslide Lake Trigger Another Flood in Nepal? moderndiplomacy.eu Overflowing Lake Threatens Flood Hit Areas A landslide formed a lake along the Nepal China border that began overflowing on Friday, raising fears of another surge of water through communities already devastated by a deadly flash flood two days earlier. Authorities in Nepal's Rasuwa district temporarily suspended rescue operations, while Chinese rescue teams withdrew to …
(2026-08-28). Saturday 10/3: Aya Khalaf Benefit Concert Featuring the Palestinian Youth Ensemble. indybay.org Alcazar Theater – 650 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-08-28). Police ramp up attacks; protest exposes candidate homeless-hostile past. indybay.org Protest in front of Bookstore Santa Cruz trumpets opposition to mayoral candidate Ryan Coonerty's past history and recent statements exposing his sympathy for the Mayor Fred Keeley's intensifying anti-homeless policies.
(2026-08-28). Syracuse University Seeks to Prevent Campus Rape Victim From Obtaining Police Records. nationofchange.org 
The university, whose 1980s rape crisis figured prominently in a ProPublica article, committed to support survivors at "every step of the process." Now it's in court to stop police from sharing many records with a student who was assaulted in 1987.
(2026-08-28). Saturday 8/29: San José Protest & March. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José 95117…
(2026-08-28). What the US and China should address in their September AI meeting. moderndiplomacy.eu The US and China are about to meet this September to talk about AI. As the world's two leading AI superpowers, the US and China's engagement with AI have strategic implications for not only the AI and chip industries but also how they are governed globally. What do we need to know about this meeting? …
(2026-08-28). China releases first nationwide geometric reference imagery dataset. ecns.cn China has released its first national-level geometric reference remote sensing imagery dataset, covering the country's entire land territory, according to the Land Satellite Remote Sensing Application Center under the Ministry of Natural Resources.
(2026-08-28). Rep. LaMonica McIver isn't just fighting for reelection — she's fighting for freedom. nationofchange.org 
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for a trial that could send the New Jersey congresswoman to prison over a 2025 clash with officers at an immigration detention center.
(2026-08-28). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-28). Friday 9/4: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-08-28). Nepal-Tibet flood: Families of missing people endure agonising wait. aljazeera.com Families are waiting for news of their loved ones as rescue teams race to reach survivors of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood…
(2026-08-28). Guangxi adds 15 new sister cities in five years. ecns.cn Southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has added 15 new international sister cities over the past five years, bringing its total to 134 pairs across 41 countries.
(2026-08-28). Chinese-developed green pesticide products enter Cambodian market. ecns.cn Two Chinese-developed green fungicides have been registered in Cambodia for the first time, with field trials showing promising results in controlling major rice diseases.
(2026-08-28). Hainan-Hong Kong Parlor salon explores cross-border finance. ecns.cn The first themed salon of the "Hainan-Hong Kong Parlor", centered on cross-border financial cooperation, was held in Hong Kong, according to the Hainan International Economic Development Bureau.
(2026-08-28). CIA Director's Moscow trip: A sign of a breaking point. unitedworldint.com We have two important developments in the war in Ukraine. The first is CIA Director John Ratcliffe's surprise visit to Moscow on August 26. The second is Britain's role in the war, as witnessed by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's visit on August 24. CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow on an unannounced visit. …
(2026-08-28). From anti-caste struggle to women's liberation: The transformative contribution of Gail Omvedt. mronline.org 
Caste reality has still not ended, injustice against women has still not ended, and the problems of farmers and agricultural laborers remain unresolved—in such circumstances, the ideological foundation Dr. Gail laid out, and the path of action she demonstrated, continue to guide scholars and activists of the new generation.
(2026-08-28). Onam: Kerala's Iconic Festival is Back in All its Beauty and Grace. ummid.com Malayalis' eagerly-awaited annual festival Onam stands out as one of the few celebrations in the world that blends mythology, veneration of nature and cultural expressions in a captivating tapestry.
(2026-08-28). Kenosha, August 29, 2026: 6th Annual Blake Family Block Party. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-28). Gyan Shikhar invites applications for free NEET/JEE coaching. ummid.com Bhopal based Gyan Shikhar Foundation has invited application from the eligible candidates from the underprivileged and economically disadvantaged section for its Super 50 Program designed to provide free coaching to students preparing for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) and Joint Entrance Exam (JEE).
(2026-08-28). Attorney General Hilgers Files Lawsuit Against First Street for Harming Nebraska Homeowners. wattsupwiththat.com "First Street is making a profit at the expense of the value of Nebraskans' homes," said Attorney General Hilgers. "First Street passes off misleading and often inaccurate climate speculation in a way that drives down home values and increases costs and frustrations for Nebraskans. The deceptive behavior has to stop."
(2026-08-28). Iran executes over 500 people in 2026: rights group. al-monitor.com Iran has executed over 500 people so far this year after a new surge in hangings in recent days, despite President Donald Trump urging the Islamic republic to halt executions, a rights group said on Thursday. | At least 511 people have been executed so far in 2026, according to Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights, including at least 29 people in connection with anti-government protests in January.
(2026-08-28). Can South Korea Support Trump's North Korea Talks Without Losing Its Security Edge? moderndiplomacy.eu Seoul Backs Renewed US North Korea Dialogue South Korea has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to restart talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, but Seoul wants any negotiations to produce meaningful progress on North Korea's nuclear weapons program while preserving its military readiness. National Security Adviser Wi Sung lac said close coordination …
(2026-08-28). 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.
(2026-08-28). Typhoon Saudel hits Zhejiang, may extend inland. ecns.cn Typhoon Saudel made two landfalls in east China's Zhejiang Province on Friday, bringing winds of up to level 12 and heavy rainfall, with its impacts expected to extend inland.
(2026-08-28). Nurses protest nationwide against Palantir, citing ICE surveillance and hospital automation. peoplesworld.org 
Registered nurses, patients, and community allies mobilized in eight cities across the country on Thursday demanding hospitals and elected officials cut ties with the big tech firm Palantir. The nationwide demonstrations, organized by National Nurses United, represent the union's largest coordinated action against the company to date. Protests took place in Palo Alto, Calif.; Los …
(2026-08-28). disfigured supreme leader remains invisible six months into an existential war. al-monitor.com By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowallDUBAI, Aug 28 (Reuters) – Six months after the airstrikes that began the war and propelled a badly wounded Mojtaba Khamenei into the role of Iran's supreme leader, he remains entirely unseen and unheard by Iranians — a vacuum at the heart of his country's leadership.Questions over his condition and role are growing increasingly fraught, with Iran facing critical decisions over a war that has set the Middle East aflame while trashing the country's already fragile economy.
(2026-08-28). Xi advances a shared future with China's neighbors. ecns.cn Picked fresh in Kyrgyz villages in the morning, cherries and melons can now travel hundreds of kilometers and reach markets in Kashgar, an oasis city in the southwestern corner of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, by evening.
(2026-08-28). security chief denies report about a potential plot against son. al-monitor.com DUBAI, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Iran's Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei said a report about a potential plot to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump's youngest son is a lie, in an interview broadcast by Lebanon's Al Manar TV on Thursday. The U.S. Secret Service said on Tuesday that it was aware of a video broadcast by Iranian state television discussing a potential plot to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump's youngest son Barron Trump. (Reporting by Elwely Elwelly, Editing by Franklin Paul)…
(2026-08-28). Planned Parenthood's Funding Ban Ended — But Money Isn't Flowing in Every State. truthout.org Last year's federal ban on using Medicaid to pay Planned Parenthood might have ended, but its funding has not automatically resumed nationwide. On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" barred federal Medicaid reimbursements for one year to nonprofit family planning organizations that both provide abortions and received more than $800,000… |
(2026-08-28). Xi, Modi, Putin to meet in Kyrgyzstan: what to watch at SCO summit. tribune.com.pk 
Some of Eurasia's most powerful leaders will gather next week in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek, bringing together a complicated mix of improving ties, longstanding rivalries and regional conflicts. | Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be among those attending the September 1 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State summit, which marks the group's 25th anniversary. | The gathering comes amid a tentative thaw in China-India relations following years of border tensions, as India and Pakistan navigate the aftermath of their brief c…
(2026-08-28). OIV chief upbeat about China's high-quality wine industry prospects. ecns.cn John Barker, director general of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), said Thursday that China has the capability to become a major producer of high-quality wine, citing its commitment to sustainability and growing expertise in local terroir.
(2026-08-28). HICOOL 2026 competition draws over 10,000 startup projects. ecns.cn The HICOOL 2026 Global Entrepreneurship Competition attracted 10,209 startup projects from 141 countries and regions, with overseas projects accounting for 56%, as the four-day HICOOL 2026 Global Entrepreneur Summit opened Wednesday at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) in Beijing.
(2026-08-28). Sino-Russian archaeologists complete 2026 fieldwork in Russia's Altai region. ecns.cn A joint Chinese-Russian archaeological team has completed its excavation and survey work in Russia's Altai region, the Collaborative Research Centre for Archaeology of the Silk Roads announced on Wednesday.
(2026-08-28). Sadio Mane, not Ronaldo, scripts Al-Nassr's stunning victory against Al-Ettifaq. ummid.com Al-Nassr FC Tuesday trounced Al-Ettifaq Club in their latest Saudi Pro League 2026-27 Group Match, and it was Sadio Mane, and not Cristiano Ronaldo, who scripted the reigning champion's victory in Dammam.
(2026-08-28). Indian celebrities observe 'Raksha Bandhan' with family, throwback moments. tribune.com.pk 
Indian celebrities including Preity Zinta, Kangana Ranaut and Sanjay Dutt took to Instagram to celebrate Raksha Bandhan, sharing pictures and heartfelt memories with their loved ones. Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor's sister shared a throwback picture on the occasion. | Raksha Bandhan is a traditional Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. | Preity shared pictures with her family as she celebrated the festival. The actor also wrote a message to "both my partners in crime," saying she loved them "to the moon & back." | The pictures show Preity receiving kisses on the cheek from her broth…
(2026-08-28). Meet Dr. Heena Fuplunkar, a Doctor already to now serve as Police Officer. ummid.com For thousands of students, particularly those from vernacular medium, Dr. Heena Qasim Fuplunkar's story is a reminder that dreams can rise above limitations when supported by determination, discipline and sustained effort.
(2026-08-28). Qatar pushes for united Libya with visit to country's east. aljazeera.com Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has visited eastern Libya for the first time in 14 years.
(2026-08-28). Colombia Is Fast Becoming a Neo-Colonial Outpost Under Its New Right-Wing President. orinocotribune.com 
(2026-08-28). World Organization of Science Literacy to debut in September. ecns.cn The World Organization of Science Literacy (WOSL), officially registered in Beijing in June, will debut in September with 32 founding institutional members from China and abroad, deputy chairperson and secretarygeneral Yin Lin said.
(2026-08-28). 'Where's the humanity?': Imran Khan's sons fear for jailed ex-Pakistan PM. aljazeera.com Sulaiman and Kasim Khan are increasingly worried after hearing their father is 'agitated' and suffering from anxiety.
(2026-08-28). Oil on track for weekly loss even as Iran tensions simmer. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices fell on Friday and are on track to snap a two-week winning streak, despite settling higher in the previous session following a report, opens new tab that US President Donald Trump is not interested in returning to previous deal terms with Iran. | Brent crude futures were down 60 cents, or 0.67%, to $89.10 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 64 cents, or 0.77%, to $82.89. | Both benchmarks were poised to end the week lower, with Brent down 5.3% and WTI falling 4.3%. | "Despite diplomatic efforts hitting a roadblock,…
(2026-08-28). UK has billions in contracts with firms tied to illegal Israeli settlements. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera investigation reveals UK public money flowing to companies linked to Israeli settlements in occupied land.
(2026-08-28). China International Fruit Expo opens in Shanghai. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fruit Expo (CHINA FRUIT) opened Wednesday in Shanghai, drawing nearly 300 exhibitors from more than 60 countries and regions.
(2026-08-28). Thursday 8/27: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-08-28). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting on Gyirong County mudslide rescue efforts. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday chaired a Party leadership meeting to deliberate and make arrangements on rescue and relief efforts after a devastating mudslide hit Gyirong County in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
(2026-08-28). Qatar PM meets Pezeshkian, Rezaee as Doha seeks US-Iran mediation. al-monitor.com Iran has recently signaled a desire to re-engage with the US but is hampered by internal divisions, said one expert.
(2026-08-28). The Families Left Behind: Their Right to Be Remembered, Our Responsibility to Act. ummid.com When a humanitarian worker is killed, the violation does not end with the death; it continues through the lives of the family left behind, and their suffering deserves recognition, documentation, support, accountability, and a place in collective memory.
(2026-08-28). China's Beidou system achieves 90% penetration in key sectors. ecns.cn China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) has achieved about 90% penetration across key industries, with nearly 40 million active terminal devices, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said.
(2026-08-28). All 22 Taiwan counties to join Dongguan trade fair. ecns.cn The 17th Dongguan Taiwan Famous Products Fair, set for Sept. 3—6, will feature participation from all 22 of counties and cities from China's Taiwan Province for the first time, organizers said.
(2026-08-28). Qatar pledges support for efforts to end Libya's political division. aljazeera.com Qatari minister meets army chief amid efforts to bridge longstanding political divisions in Libya.
(2026-08-28). Trump administration seeks to restrict internships for international students. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump's administration has issued a memo for universities that seeks to restrict issuance of certain internship work authorisations for international students as the federal government warned that colleges not complying with the regulations may lose certification to enroll foreign students. | The federal memo dated August 24 said the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, which is part of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, has "observed a rise in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorisations that appear to violate regulatory requirements which permit CPT only…
(2026-08-28). China remains Kyrgyzstan's largest trading partner: commerce ministry. ecns.cn China has long remained Kyrgyzstan's largest trading partner, with bilateral economic and trade cooperation making steady progress, the Ministry of Commerce said Thursday.
(2026-08-28). The Lord's Prayer is inclusive. Acknowledgement of Country is not. onlineopinion.com.au If the Lord's Prayer is removed from parliamentary sessions it will leave a secular prayer in place which is not fit for purpose.
(2026-08-28). Another federally qualified health center is coming to Coatesville in 2027 — this time inside of a high school. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The year-round, school-based community health center — a first for Chester County — will be equipped to administer vaccines, conduct physicals and screenings, handle illnesses and injuries, and more. | With its own entrance,…
(2026-08-28). PNG's parliament Bougainville vote still many months away. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific After an historic day in which the result of Bougainville's independence referendum was finally tabled in Papua New Guinea's national Parliament, an eventual decision on the matter is at least months away. The Parliament adjourned after debate on Thursday on the tabling of the Bougainville referendum result from 2019…
(2026-08-28). Finding Identity as a Black and Appalachian Musician The Express Way with Dulé Hill. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-28). The Search for Wilderness. whyy.org We often long to get away from the chaos of modern life — to escape someplace where we can find peace and reconnect with what's important: namely, the wilderness. But can we ever truly "get away" from our daily lives? And what draws us to the wilderness in the first place? On this episode, the search for wilderness and the tension between nature and human control.
(2026-08-28). Skip Target for back-to-school shopping, teachers tell parents. peoplesworld.org 
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), in collaboration with the AFL-CIO, has launched a nationwide campaign calling on teachers, parents, and communities to boycott Target for back-to-school shopping. The union cited Target's refusal to condemn ICE for its illegal assaults on communities across the country over the past year, particularly in Minneapolis, where January's "Operation …
(2026-08-28). Thousands rally at Lincoln Memorial to defend voting rights. nationofchange.org 
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(2026-08-28). What South Korea's Israel snub means. strategic-culture.su By Rob YORK | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Lee government is moving towards greater independence from the U.S. | The Republic of K…
(2026-08-28). In Chhatron Ki Goonj Pune, Rahul Gandhi attacks Manusmriti. ummid.com Indicating a major shift in the Congress Policy, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi Saturday August 22, 2026 while addressing the Chhatron ki Goonj event in Pune blamed Manusmriti for the woes of women in India and urged students to end patriarchy.
(2026-08-28). Argentina, Netherlands in Women's World Cup final. tribune.com.pk 
Argentina and holders Netherlands booked their places in the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup final on Thursday night with identical 1-0 victories, setting up a title showdown between two of the sport's leading nations. | Argentina edged Australia in the pre-final 1-0 at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Belgium, with Julieta Jankunas scoring the decisive goal in a tense encounter that remained goalless for more than three quarters. | Australians made life difficult for Argentina with a disciplined defensive display, while both teams struggled to create a clear opening in the first three quarters. | Argentina, however,…
(2026-08-28). Saturday 10/3: Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair. indybay.org The Humanist Hall 390 Twenty-seventh St., Oakland | *Enter through the back next to 415 Twenty-eighth St.
(2026-08-28). Dolly Parton on supporting the LGBTQ community. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-28). Piracy attacks off Somalia surge in 2026: AFP analysis of IMO data. al-monitor.com Piracy off the Horn of Africa has reached its highest levels since 2013, according to an AFP analysis based on data from the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
(2026-08-28). Scientists discover and explain why South Asian gut microbiomes are distinct. ummid.com A new study led by scientists from Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) has found that South Asian gut microbiomes are distinct from those reported in other parts of the world and are shaped by local culture, diet, geography, and lifestyle.
(2026-08-28). EBALDC property manager seeks ways to retaliate against tenant. indybay.org Effie's House, a 21 unit residential building in Oakland, owned by EBALDC, and managed by Znae Richmond.
(2026-08-28). 235 years of capitalist revenge against Haiti. mronline.org 
The Trump regime's mass deportations of Haitian people have begun.
(2026-08-28). Trump renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America', floats new names for Atlantic, Pacific. geo.tv US President Donald Trump sits next to a map with "Lake America" written on it as he attends an event to sign an executive order at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 27, 2026.— Reuters About 52% of lake's surface lies in Canada, with the rest…
(2026-08-28). Can Trump really rename Lake Ontario, 'Lake America'? aljazeera.com Amid tariff war with Canada, Trump has signed an executive order renaming the shared lake.
(2026-08-28). 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.
(2026-08-28). Nuclear regulator moves to drop 50-year-old radiation safety standard. nationofchange.org 
The rule NRC officials are preparing to eliminate has required the nuclear industry to keep exposure below legal limits, not just under them.
(2026-08-28). The Russia-China-North Korea defense partnership. moderndiplomacy.eu Understanding global geopolitics is complicated and challenging, especially today. Governments have complex relationships with each other at both the bilateral and multilateral levels. This situation certainly applies to the Russian Federation, the People's Republic of China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea). These countries have strong bilateral relations, but trilateral …
(2026-08-28). GATE 2027 Registration Begins: Where and How to Apply. ummid.com IIT Madras has started through its official website 'gate2026.iitg.ac.in' from today i.e. Thursday August 27, 2026 Online Registration for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 (GATE 2027).
(2026-08-28). TN NEET UG Round 1 Allotment 2026 Today; Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) is releasing on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result, also called as Admission List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS (Medical) and BDS (Dental) Counselling 2026 for admission in different medical colleges of the state.
(2026-08-28). Wednesday 9/30: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-08-28). Nepal devastated by flash flood, Over 100 Indians among 500 untraceable. ummid.com Nepal, the Himalayan State, Wednesday August 26, 2026 suffered devastating flash flood, leaving several dead and some 500 missing, over 100 of them are Indians.
(2026-08-28). 82-year-old Chinese athlete wins world masters title in 80m hurdles. ecns.cn China's Ding Ming, aged 82, won the men's 80-meter hurdles title in 15.99 seconds in the M80 final at the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Tuesday.
(2026-08-28). Who Is Norway's New King Haakon VIII? moderndiplomacy.eu Haakon Becomes Norway's New Monarch Crown Prince Haakon became Norway's king on Friday following the death of his father, King Harald. The 53 year old monarch is now Norway's fourth king since the country gained full independence from Sweden in 1905. Education and Early Life Born Haakon Magnus on July 20, 1973, Haakon attended a …
(2026-08-28). 2026 Guangzhou Huangpu International Tennis Open to offer $177,000 prize purse. ecns.cn The 2026 Guangzhou Huangpu International Tennis Open, an ATP Challenger Tour 100 event, will be held from Sept. 13 to 20 in the Guangzhou Development District, the organizing committee announced on Wednesday.
(2026-08-28). US-hosted G20 finance meeting to target growth, imbalances, Iran sanctions, Treasury official says. al-monitor.com By David LawderWASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) – The Trump administration aims to have finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies agree next week on steps to boost economic growth, reduce global imbalances and tackle sovereign debt challenges while pressing them to cut off Iran's economic lifelines, a senior U.S. Treasury official said on Thursday.
(2026-08-28). National Ranking Tennis set to begin. tribune.com.pk 
The 1st Meinhardt Grade A+ National Ranking Tennis Championship will begin on Saturday (today) at the PTF Tennis Complex Islamabad. | The country's leading players will feature in the event. | Some of the top seeds are: Aqeel Khan, Muzammil Murtaza, Muhammad Shoaib, Barkatullah, Mudassir Murtaza, Hamza Roman, Abubakar Talha, Ahmad Nael Qureshi, Ushna Suhail, Mahin Aftab Qureshi, Esha Jawad, Labika Durab, Hajra Suhail, Romaisa Malik, Bismal, Shayan Afridi, Zohaib Afzal Malik, Amir Mazari and Hassan Usmani will compete in the championship. | The event has received an overwhelming response, with more than 400 ent…
(2026-08-28). Lake overflows on Nepal-China border, sparking panic and halting rescue. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-28). Philly restaurant workers hold rally for higher wages and fair union contract. peoplesworld.org 
PHILADELPHIA—At Board and Brew, a restaurant and board game cafe, workers are rallying to ratify a contract that fairly compensates them for their labor. On Saturday, August 22, workers spoke to a crowd of supporters candidly about their union campaign so far and what they're fighting for. Glaive, who has worked at Board and Brew …
(2026-08-28). Baristas Ask Organizations to Boycott until Starbucks Signs a Contract. nationofchange.org 
Starbucks Workers United is asking unions and other organizations to cut all ties with the company, not just skip the coffee, until it signs a first contract with its 12,000 baristas.
(2026-08-28). Whitney Houston and Dolly Parton. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-28). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-28). US court rules Pentagon ban of Anthropic unlawful. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-28). One killed, eight injured in IED blast in Upper South Waziristan's Makeen Bazaar. tribune.com.pk 
One peace committee member was killed while eight people were injured when an improvised explosive device (IED), planted on a motorcycle, exploded in Makeen Bazaar in Upper South Waziristan district on Friday, police reported. | Dera Ismail Khan Regional Police Officer (RPO) Ghulam Mubashir Makin told The Express Tribune that the IED had been planted on a motorcycle by unidentified individuals. The device exploded at around 10: 45am, injuring nine people in the busy market. | He said, "Three peace committee members — Inayatullah, Sharat Khan and Bangi Khan — were among those injured in the blast."
(2026-08-28). Why Is Nepal Rejecting Foreign Rescue Teams After the Flood? moderndiplomacy.eu Nepal Says It Can Manage Rescue Operations Nepal has declined offers from several countries to send search and rescue teams following the devastating Himalayan flash floods, saying its own security agencies have sufficient capacity to manage the ongoing rescue operation. The disaster has killed nearly 500 people, destroyed settlements and damaged hydropower infrastructure in areas …
(2026-08-28). 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.
(2026-08-28). China's Rare Earth Move Shows America's Strategic Vulnerabilities. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer While the escalations in the US-China trade conflict have long been discussed from the perspectives of tariffs, semiconductors, and corporate blacklists, there exists an additional threat to America—hidden and potentially devastating—that is often overlooked—the rare earth minerals. The decision of Beijing to restrict the export of rare earths is a crucial …
(2026-08-28). CSR must move beyond expenditure to impact and outcomes: IICA Chief. ummid.com While highlighting the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility, Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, Director General and CEO of IICA, said the CSR must move beyond expenditure to impact, outcomes and value addition for communities.
(2026-08-28). China remains EU's top goods supplier in Q2. ecns.cn China was the European Union's largest source of goods imports in the second quarter of 2026, accounting for 21.9% of the total, while the United States ranked second with a 14.1% share, Eurostat said Wednesday.
(2026-08-28). Climate Breakdown: Nepal Flash Flood and the Looming Extinction of the Himalayan Glaciers. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Climate change devastated towns and villages of Nepal on August 26 with enormous flash floods that were produced by a melting glacier. The size, speed and relentlessness of those monstrous waters shocked anyone who saw the videos. Hundreds are dead, likely thousands are missing. What is more frightening yet is that this flooding is only the beginning, since we are rapidly heating up the earth by burning coal, fossil gas and petroleum in such mass quantities that we're putting 38.1 billion metric tons of the dangerous heat-trapping gas, carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere every…
(2026-08-28). 'Mickey and the Teamsters: A Fight for Fair Unions at Disney' book review. peoplesworld.org 
Mickey and the Teamsters is a fascinating look at the labour politics behind Disney World's costumed character performers (the actors playing Mickey, Cinderella, and Goofy) who joined the Teamsters Local 385 union in Orlando, Florida. The Teamsters are a powerful coalition representing blue-collar workers. The performers chose them because they needed aggressive backing to negotiate with Disney's …
(2026-08-28). Did Trump put a poison pill in his own Saudi nuclear deal? responsiblestatecraft.org This week, President Donald Trump formally
(2026-08-28). UK officials fear luxury hotel in Greek Cyprus could be used to spy on RAF base: report. tribune.com.pk 
British intelligence and military officials have voiced concerns that a Chinese-owned luxury hotel in the Greek Cypriot Administration could potentially be used to monitor activity at the nearby RAF Akrotiri military base, according to a report published Friday. | The 16-story City of Dreams Mediterranean resort near Limassol overlooks parts of one of Britain's most important overseas military installations, the Telegraph reported, citing several intelligence and military sources. | The resort, which opened in 2023, borders the UK's Sovereign Base Areas on two sides and is significantly taller than surrounding…
(2026-08-28). Chairman Fred Hampton Speech Collection. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-28). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-28). Facing the Crooked of Hormuz: During the Rain of Donald Trump. juancole.com ( In a country that has never stop…
(2026-08-28). UN rights office condemns US designation of Palestine Action as group. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) – The U.N. human rights office said on Thursday the Trump administration's designation of the Palestine Action group as a terrorist organization was "a disproportionate and unnecessary restriction" on free speech rights that amounted to an expansive use of the term terrorism and will have a chilling effect.
(2026-08-28). Appeal to Pope Leo XIV to Organize a Global Leaders Summit to Address the Questions of Peace and Nuclear Disarmament. covertactionmagazine.com Sign the appeal here. We appeal to you, Your Holiness Pope Leo XIV, as the leader who has made the greatest effort to speak for humanity as a whole, instead of for specific nations, religions, or constituencies, to call for an emergency international summit to guide the world away from the current path of war …
(2026-08-28). Cybercriminals used SpaceX's Cursor AI tool to hack seven companies. tribune.com.pk 
Hackers used SpaceX's AI coding assistant, Cursor, to help break into a Belgian chemical company and at least six other firms earlier this year, according to data reviewed by Reuters and reports issued on Thursday by cybersecurity companies Gambit Security and CloudSek. | The cybercriminals' AI-boosted hacking spree is the latest example of how rogue actors are using commercial AI tools to carry out intrusions. Gambit's chief strategy officer, Curtis Simpson, said it also showed how AI providers were locked in to a never-ending arms race with malicious users trying to circumvent thei…
(2026-08-28). CIPS expands coverage to 192 countries and regions. ecns.cn China's Cross-border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) now covers 192 countries and regions, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) said, pledging to accelerate fast payment systems and promote cross-border QR code interoperability.
(2026-08-28). PM CARES: Trust is Earned Through Disclosure, Not Authority. ummid.com The strongest criticism of PM CARES is not that it is illegal or fraudulent, it is that it is insufficiently transparent for the scale of public trust it commands.
(2026-08-28). Xi's SCO attendance, state visits to energize regional cooperation, global development. ecns.cn From Aug. 30 to Sept. 3, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 in Bishkek and pay state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt.
(2026-08-28). Scientists discover 324-million-year-old amphibious insect fossil. ecns.cn An international research team led by the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences has analyzed a 324-million-year-old insect fossil, filling a critical gap in early insect evolution. The study reveals that early insects transitioned from water to land via a gradual, semi-aquatic stage.
(2026-08-28). Wednesday 8/26: Stop Rigging The Election At KPFA & Pacifica! Purged KPFA Candidates Speak out. indybay.org KPFA | 1929 MLK Blvd/University | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-08-28). Nepal and China resume flood rescue after lake threat eases, death toll tops 500. geo.tv An excavator in action as rescue workers repair a road leading to Gyirong Port after a mudslide, in Gyirong county, Shigatse, Tibet Autonomous Region, China August 28, 2026.— ReutersOverflowing barrier lake briefly halted rescue operation.Nepal declines foreign rescue offers as…
(2026-08-28). Net Zero ideology 'putting NHS patients at risk', warn top doctors. wattsupwiththat.com NHS Net Zero rules could put patients' lives at risk by threatening supplies of vital medicines, leading doctors have claimed.
(2026-08-28). A look at China from inside China. unitedworldint.com I'm in China again. This is my thirteenth trip to this fabulous and intriguing country. It's difficult to get a complete picture of what's happening in just a few days, but it's possible to take a brief look that sheds light on some of the main events that highlight national interests. The country is preparing …
(2026-08-28). ICE signs $16.7m deal for 6,000 electric-shock gloves as lawmakers raise oversight concerns. geo.tv An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent looks on as an individual is detained outside a home in Danbury, Connecticut, U.S., August 27, 2026.— Reuters
(2026-08-28). Is China a Perennial Developing Country (As it Claims) or a Developed Country (As Others Assert)? It Matters. moderndiplomacy.eu The answer depends on a combination of steadfast official Chinese pronouncements that hinge on self-identity and how "developing country status" is defined. The truth is that there is growing criticism of the distinction between these two-group-only categories. A more recent classification focuses on grouping countries by region, such as the Global South, which is commonly …
(2026-08-28). Oneness or Hindu supremacy? RSS chief Bhagwat's secretive New York hosts. aljazeera.com RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to speak at an event in New York on Saturday.
(2026-08-28). Chinese smart pet tech draws overseas buyers. ecns.cn Chinese smart pet products, from AI-enabled feeders to health-monitoring devices, drew interest from overseas buyers at the 28th Pet Fair Asia, which concluded Sunday at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.
(2026-08-28). Cameroon Grapples with Gender-Based Violence, Increased Femicides. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa, Minister of Women's Empowerment and the Family, at the International Day of Rural Women celebrations in Nguibassal, Centre Cameroon, October 17, 2022. | © 2022 Giordanno Brumas/SOPA Images/Sipa via Getty Images…
(2026-08-27). Tory peer Toby Young moans that Arday's death ruined "comedy gold" thecanary.co 
'Free Speech Union' boss and Tory peer Toby Young has bemoaned the death of hounded Black academic Jason Arday — because Arday dying deprived the state-corporate media of "comedy gold". Young posted this on X, decrying the 'loss' — not of a life gone too early, but of the humour he and others could have […] | By
(2026-08-28). Systemic Problems And Complaints in the Pacifica Elections Growing. indybay.org There are serious issues with the Pacifica Foundation election process.
(2026-08-28). World New Energy Vehicle Congress set for Hainan in September. ecns.cn The 2026 World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC) will be held Sept. 22—24 in Haikou, Hainan Province, to discuss the future of the NEV sector, the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) announced.
(2026-08-28). Ningxia launches batch-inspection pilot for farm-food exports. ecns.cn Ningxia has adopted China's new "batch-based inspection (quarantine)" model for agricultural food exports, with the first shipment of broccoli bound for Malaysia cleared by Zhongwei Customs, Yinchuan Customs said Wednesday.
(2026-08-28). Police Peace Committee protests in Bannu, Lakki Marwat over alleged disappearance of member. tribune.com.pk 
Members of the Police Peace Committee on Friday launched protests in Bannu and Lakki Marwat over the alleged disappearance of a member of the Lakki Marwat Police Peace Committee from Peshawar, bringing routine policing in Bannu to a near standstill. | Committee personnel abandoned their duties across Bannu city, while traffic police also joined the protest. The boycott disrupted traffic flow and routine policing activities in the city. | The protesters forced banks operating in Bannu city to close, causing difficulties for citizens. A large number of committee members gathered at Bannu Police Lines, where the…
(2026-08-28). Meet Divya Mahajan, The Youngest Ever to Swim Across North Channel. ummid.com Divya Mahajan, a 15-year-old Nashik girl, essayed history by becoming the youngest ever to swim across the North Channel in 15 hours and 50 minutes, on August 23, 2026.
(2026-08-28). US ICE agency to spend $16.7m on electric shock gloves. aljazeera.com The much-criticised immigration agency has agreed a contract for 6,000 pairs of gloves that will deliver painful shocks.
(2026-08-28). 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.
(2026-08-27). Israeli MK guarded by IOF as he attacks Palestinian monument with sledgehammer. thecanary.co 
Israeli troops have guarded a far-right Knesset member as he attacked a West Bank monument with a sledgehammer. Extremist Zvi Sukkot was on what he called a 'memorial tour' — and the IOF had diverted troops from regular duties to protect the fascist settler as he destroyed the monument to murdered Palestinians in Kafr Madama […] | By
(2026-08-28). The left and ecology: An increasingly necessary relationship. links.org.au 
Historically, the left relegated environmental demands, prioritising the capital-labour conflict over the capital-nature conflict. Today this is unsustainable: class struggles can no longer be separated from ecological struggles, contends Maristella Svampa.
(2026-08-28). Zoran Meters Wochenanalyse: Eine dunkle Macht hat Europa ergriffen! Warum das nicht gut enden kann. strategic-culture.su Die westlichen Eliten lassen sich auf ihren hà∂chsten Ebenen nach dem Grad ihres Einflusses und ihrer Macht in drei Kategorien einteilen. Die ersten, wichtigsten und mà§chtigsten sind die amerikanischen Eliten — verbunden mit der New Yorker Wall Street. Ihnen folgen die westeuropà§ischen, die mit der Londoner City verbunden sind. Und schlieàülich die dritte Gruppe — die osteuropà§ischen, neureichen Oligarchen, die aus dem zerfallenden kommunistischen System hervorgegangen sind, in dem sie ebenfalls meist eine wichtige Rolle gespielt hatten (Polen, Ukraine, Russland). | Es sche…
(2026-08-28). MHT CET Pharmacy Merit List 2026 Today; Link, Time to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to publish today i.e. Thursday August 27, 2026 on its official website 'ph2026.mahacet,org' Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Undergraduate B Pharmacy and Postgraduate Pharm D courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-28). Thursday 9/17: Mennonite Action Mass Call. indybay.org Zoom | actionnetwork.org/events/september-2026-……
(2026-08-28). King Harald V, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dies at 89. tribune.com.pk 
Norway's King Harald, a reformer who emerged from the shadow of his well-loved, extrovert father over more than three decades on the throne, died on Friday at the age of 89, the royal palace said, at a time of multiple crises for the Norwegian royal family. | "King Harald passed away peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday 28 August, 0635 (local time, 0435 GMT)," the royal palace said on its website. | Harald, who was Europe's oldest living monarch, was taken to hospital on August 17. The palace said he was being treated for a bacterial infection in his blood. | In 2024, he had been hospitalised for a…
(2026-08-28). Get The Inward Facing AI Inferred Cameras Out Of Our Truck Cabs Press Release: NIOSH. indybay.org The government worker health agency NIOSH has issued a statement that inward facing AI inferred cameras are doing serious harm to truck drivers at UPS and other trucking companies throughout the United States.
(2026-08-28). Democracy Now! 2026-08-28 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 28, 2026; "Shut Down Dilley": Rep. Joaquin Castro on "Abusive" ICE Family Jail, Targeting of Military Families; Glacier Collapse: 2K Dead or Missing in Nepal-Tibet Flood Is "Glaring Example of Climate Injustice"; "Don't be Squeamish About Squamous, Get a Checkup!" Amy Goodman's Personal Health Update; "Who Paid, Who Gained": Juan González on How Chicago Funded Real Estate Instead of Social Services; "The Lion King" in Quechua?: New Film "Runa Simi" Profiles Indigenous Artist Keeping Language Alive…
(2026-08-28). FM Dar congratulates Saudi counterpart on election of new OIC secretary general. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday congratulated Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on the election of Mauritania's Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed as the new secretary general of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said. | According to a post on X, Dar spoke with Prince Faisal, with the two ministers exchanging views on "regional developments and matters of mutual interest, including the forthcoming meeting of the R4." | Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke with Foreign M…
(2026-08-28). End Global Militarization. CLOSE ALL BASES. U.S. Troops Out of Asia NOW! worldbeyondwar.org 
Regular base operations and military exercises have led to environmental destruction, the displacement of Indigenous communities from their ancestral lands, and an increase in human rights violations, particularly gender-based violence. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-08-28). Join STOP AI to Demand SF City Hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org 12: 00 PM: Rally in front of SF City Hall to welcome the SF supervisors back from recess. | 2: 00 PM: Go up to the meeting at 2: 00 PM and sign up to give public comment.
(2026-08-28). Right-Wing Trans Hate Comes for the WNBA. theintercept.com 
The WNBA is having a moment. Viewership is up. Attendance for this year's WNBA All-Star Game surpassed the NBA's All-Star Game. Games and events can be viewed in a record number of places, from broadcast to cable and streaming. And just this week, Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream set a single-game But the stories about the WNBA capturing national attention in recent weeks are about none of that. Instead, the focus has been on two retired NBA players, including Enes Kanter F…
(2026-08-28). Friday 8/28: Follow-Up to Democratic Socialism vs.Revolutionary Communism Presentation and Q&A on 8/27. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-08-28). China sends more rescuers to search for the missing after mudslide hits Xizang. ecns.cn Chinese rescue teams are searching by land, water and air for people missing after a mudslide on the Nepal side of the China-Nepal border caused casualties at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
(2026-08-28). Australia's backdown on data centres allows them to use energy from coal and gas. onlineopinion.com.au Central planning comes to Australia with the federal government dictating industrial design laws to the states.
(2026-08-28). Nepali families pray for miracles with relatives missing after flood. aljazeera.com At a Kathmandu hospital, families peer at lists of those who are critical, dead — or have been released.
(2026-08-28). Arsalan Naseer says neither money nor fame can bring complete peace. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Arsalan Naseer discussed the transition from working a white-collar job to joining the entertainment industry, touching on how he realised along the way that neither money nor fame could bring complete peace. | In an interview, Naseer detailed his journey from leaving home at the age of 11 for boarding school, to designing comics, to juggling a corporate job, before entering the entertainment industry. | "I just go with the flow where Allah takes me," the actor said. | He admitted that as a child, academics were never quite where his heart was. "Usually every kid used to like studying, but I enjoyed arts…
(2026-08-28). Shanghai Pudong Airport opens 110 square meter infant care space. ecns.cn Shanghai Pudong International Airport opened a new family space Wednesday near Gate C77 in Terminal 2, offering more than 110 square meters of facilities for travelers with infants and toddlers.
(2026-08-28). Saturday 8/29: The Colors of Resistance: A Global Tribute to Sliman Mansour. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jkQB……
(2026-08-28). China's trade in services topped $1 trillion: What's next. ecns.cn At a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on Friday, officials from China's Ministry of Commerce and the Beijing municipal government introduced the development of China's trade in services and preparations for the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS).
(2026-08-28). Leaky sandboxes and bursting reservoirs. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
Strange are the ways in which AI can escape and do harm; equally strange are the curious mechanisms whereby water can escape and do harm. Water Let's start in the 19th century with water, and one of the most famous cases of all time, Rylands v. Fletcher. Fletcher owned a mine, Rylands (of The John …
(2026-08-28). An Extensive Analysis of the Makka Joint Defense Agreement. muslimskeptic.com Introduction This article offers an overview and analysis of the Makka Joint Defense Agreement. It is helpful to begin with some basic facts. The Agreement is a defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye. It was signed in Makka on August 7th, 2026 at the Makka Al-Mukarrama Summit for Joint Defense. The Makka Agreement …
(2026-08-28). Al-Nassr devastate Al-Riyadh as Ronaldo, Al-Amri, Felix, Gabriel shine. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saudi FC Friday August 21, 2026 defeated Al-Riyadh SC in the second match of the Saudi Pro League 2026-2027 (SPL 26/27) season played at Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Stadium in Saudi Capital Riyadh.
(2026-08-28). China's data industry tops $1 trillion in 2025. ecns.cn China's data industry reached 6.78 trillion yuan (approximately $1 trillion) in 2025, up 15.7% year on year, according to a report released Friday at the 2026 China International Big Data Industry Expo in Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province.
(2026-08-28). Read: Affan Ansari on Studying Abroad, Scholarships and Global Ambitions. ummid.com In an exclusive interview, Political Science and International Relations Graduate Affan Ansari discusses his journey from studying Science in India to pursuing Higher Education in Turkey and Europe, the realities of studying abroad, scholarships and financial planning, community engagement, and his ambition to build a career in peacebuilding, conflict resolution and international security.
(2026-08-28). Hong Kong ranks Asia's most international city for second year. ecns.cn Hong Kong retained the top spot in the Asian Cities Internationality Index 2026 with a score of 74.6 out of 100, up from 73.7 last year, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) said Thursday.
(2026-08-28). Haiti: Everything must be done to protect the population from escalating armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). Renewed call from UN Secretary-General and ICRC President to adopt rules on autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). Israel is cementing its Control over the West Bank and East Jerusalem while the World is Distracted. juancole.com
(2026-08-28). Restoring hope: five years of MHPSS support for repatriated families in Central Asia. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). Philippines: Displaced farmers begin rebuilding their livelihoods. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). Why the world cannot normalize the killing of those who help. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Ethiopia. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). A Natural Gas Astroturf Group Says It Flipped NY Gov. Hochul. levernews.com
(2026-08-28). This creepy Israeli spy tech is likely operating in a city near you. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-08-28). The Pacific strengthens commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). The Spread of Islam in Western Prisons: The Sorry State of Christian Apologetics. muslimskeptic.com
(2026-08-28). Evaluation of EcoSec's Microeconomic Initiatives in Libya 2019-2024. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). Preserving humanity and dignity in the Philippines' armed conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). Outcomes of the 5th Pacific Islands Roundtable on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). Migratory bird numbers surge at Songhua Lake as ecological restoration pays off. ecns.cn
(2026-08-28). India signs deal with US to buy Javelin anti-tank missile systems. geo.tv
(2026-08-28). DRC: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement condemns attacks on its volunteers and staff. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). Evaluation of the ICRC's EcoSec Programme in Cameroon (2019-2024). icrc.org
(2026-08-28). Bangladesh: 17th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026 National Rounds — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). Colombia: After the earthquake, Chocó's schools face a long recovery. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). The Coalition of Willing wants a continental war. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-28). World Humanitarian Day: Health care is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). China's new cotton law deepens control over Uyghur farmers' land and labor. globalvoices.org
(2026-08-28). Vijay Prashad Blasts the 'Shady' Guardian Iran Letter. mronline.org
(2026-08-28). Mali: Six injured people transferred from Kidal to Gao. icrc.org
(2026-08-28). Mahira Khan, Wahaj Ali's 'Mitti De Baway' trailer wins praise from celebrities. tribune.com.pk 
Actors Mahira Khan and Wahaj Ali are set to share the screen for the first time in the upcoming drama Mitti De Baway, with the newly released trailer hinting at a romance that takes a darker turn. | Set in 1999, the trailer introduces Mahira as Billo, a young woman who falls for Ali's character Baala. What begins as an apparently tender love story soon gives way to separation, transformation and resentment. | Billo is 19 when she meets Baala, whose family is believed to be cursed when it comes to love. Their relationship, however, is cut short when Baala is sent to prison for an undisclosed crime. While Baala…
(2026-08-28). Dichiarazione Del Collettivo A/I Sulle Sanzioni Disposte Dal Governo USA Nei Suoi Confront. indybay.org
(2026-08-27). Destroy the Factory, Empty the Land? The Hidden Economics of West Bank Displacement. thinktank.pk The struggle over Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank is increasingly extending beyond homes, farms and villages. Factories, quarries, workshops, machinery and other productive assets are now being reported among the targets of attacks attributed to Israeli settlers. That changes the nature of the conflict. Destroying a tree damages a family's livelihood. Destroying a …
(2026-08-27). Europe Wants Economic Independence From China—But Can It Afford It? thinktank.pk he European Union's relationship with China is entering a more confrontational phase. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned that Brussels could use the bloc's full range of trade-defence instruments if negotiations with Beijing fail to produce meaningful progress on the EU's enormous trade imbalance. The warning is significant because Brussels is no …
(2026-08-27). Japan Backs Women's Skills Development in Chakwal with PKR 14.8 Million Grant. thinktank.pk A new opportunity for women in rural Punjab is taking shape as the Government of Japan has announced USD 53,419 (approximately PKR 14.8 million) in grant assistance to support the construction of a dedicated Women's Vocational Training Institute in Village Dulmial, District Chakwal. The initiative, being implemented in partnership with the Moawin Foundation, is designed …
(2026-08-27). Linking Development with Migration: The Economics of Prevention. moderndiplomacy.eu Some ideas are born in institutions. Others leave the institution with the people who first developed them. The idea of a diaspora hedge fund belongs to the latter category. Its origins go back to the formative years of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) in Vienna in the mid-1990s. At that time, ICMPD …
(2026-08-27). Caitlin Johnstone: All it takes is one crack in the lie we've been sold. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone I saw a clip going around from the Netflix series "1899" where a woman discovers a crack in the screen of what she had taken to be her world, causing her entire understanding of reality to crumble before her eyes. Someone had captioned the clip, "Every awakening begins with a fracture…
(2026-08-27). UK abuses 'terror' laws to detain Irish NEUTRALITY activists. thecanary.co 
UK 'terror' police detained two Irish neutrality activists as they travelled to a peace demo in London, claiming that they posed a terror and security threat. Truth and Neutrality Alliance's Bill O'Brien and Patrick Downey suffered intrusive body searches and were fingerprinted, handprinted and swabbed for DNA, all while denied legal representation through police-state 'terrorism' […] | By
(2026-08-27). March on Washington Defend the Vote August 28, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
On Friday, August 28, 2026, labor and civil rights advocates will gather on the National Mall in Washington, DC in support of the March on Washington: Defend the Vote, held on the 63rd anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. This march is to defend the vote, defend civil rights, and fight for economic justice. Event …
(2026-08-27). Grecia, uno scudo d'Achille Made in Israel che preoccupa la Turchia. strategic-culture.su In un contesto di tensioni crescenti con la Turchia , la Grecia sta aumentando la spesa militare per modernizzare il proprio esercito (circa il 3,5% del PIL) e nei mesi scorsi ha acquistato un sistema difensivo multistrato | Segue nostro In un contesto di tensioni crescenti con la Turchia