(2026-08-15). US President Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz US territory. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump said he will "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.
(2026-08-15). Sunday 8/30: U.S. Imperialism Threatens Cuba's Survival. indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St (nr. Ellis) | San Francisco | Located seven blocks from Civic Center BART and on/or near the Muni #5, 19, 27,31, 38 & 49) | Wheelchair accessible entrance | Also on Zoom — Register at bit.ly/Cubas_Survival…
(2026-08-15). The Hatuey Project of the United States reaffirms its solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu The Hatuey Project, a group based in the United States, reaffirmed its commitment to solidarity with Cuba today, delivering donations to three hospitals on the Caribbean island affected by the government's policy of strangulation. | The group, composed mostly of young people, visited two pediatric hospitals, Juan Manuel Márquez and the Willian Soler Cardiocenter, and then the National Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology of Cuba. | During their visits, they witnessed firsthand the effects of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by Washington on the island nation. Through their efforts and sa…
(2026-08-15). El-Sayed Is The Arab Obama. popularresistance.org Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Democratic Party Senate primary contest despite constant Islamophobic and zionist attacks. The physician and former public health official raised $14 million in defeating his opponent Haley Stevens, a sitting member of congress who raised more than $60 million. Stevens was the beneficiary of the American Israel Public Action Committee (AIPAC) and a Super PAC formed on her behalf, and therein lay a huge problem. | After nearly three years of witnessing Israel's war crimes committed in Gaza, most people in this country now view that state in a negative light and AIPAC's fund raising…
(2026-08-15). Wednesday 8/19: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-08-15). Small-scale projects offer hope for Gaza farmers rebuilding lives. aljazeera.com Greenhouses and rented plots are lifelines for Gaza's farmers, helping them grow crops despite the extensive destruction…
(2026-08-15). The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Venezuela says 131 political prisoners freed amid post-Maduro talks. aljazeera.com As detainees granted 'alternative' to imprisonment, US welcomes release as crucial step for Venezuela's reconciliation.
(2026-08-15). U.S. Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Revenues — $13 Billion, Only $300 Million Disbursed. indybay.org U.S. Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Revenues (January—June 2026) — $13 Billion Total Proceeds, Only $300 Million Disbursed to Venezuela…
(2026-08-15). Public Assets Commissioner: US Kept $4.7 Billion of Venezuela's Oil Revenue to Cover January 3 Bombing. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Pisella's estimate indicates that US imperialis…
2026-08-14: Iran's Covert Offensive Averts The Collapse Of Lebanon | US Aircraft Carriers Inbound
Iran's shadow operations saved Lebanon. U.S. aircraft carriers are inbound, marketed as punishment, or preparation, yet truly expose an American weakness.
Robert Inlakesh dissects the covert offensive and how events from across the region add up to a pending checkmate against the US-Israeli alliance.
Yemen's Ansarallah have imposed an unprecedented scenario on Saudi Arabia, striking oil interests in retaliation for Riyadh simply violating Yemen's airspace.
znetwork.org (2026-08-14). Solidarity is Not Enough: Why the World Must Force Accountability on Gaza NowIt is now official: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has flatly rejected the core conditions of the Board of Peace framework, explicitly stating that Israel will neither adhere to a ceasefire nor withdraw its forces from Gaza.
(2026-08-15). South Korea's president wants talks with North to end Korean War. aljazeera.com South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Taiwan passes defence budget after record delay, retains drone funding. aljazeera.com Taiwan parliament ends deadlock, ensuring vital drone programme funding amid rising cross-strait tensions with Beijing.
(2026-08-15). Chinese, Kyrgyzstan archaeologists complete excavation at Shurabashat Ancient City Ruins. ecns.cn Chinese and Kyrgyz archaeologists have completed their first joint field season at the Shurabashat Ancient City Ruins in southern Kyrgyzstan, mapping a walled settlement complex that may date back more than 2,000 years.
(2026-08-15). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-15). Bangladesh keep Australia reeling. tribune.com.pk 
Darwin | Bangladesh were in strong position as after posting 426 in response to Australia's first innings total of 198 they reduced the hosts to 111-3 in Darwin as the third day's play was in progress. | Steven Smith (41) and Cameron Green (18) were batting. | Hasan Mahmud took two wickets to reduce Australia to 51-2 at tea. | Hasan, who took a career-best 6-55 in the first innings, claimed openers Jake Weatherald (0) and Travis Head (17) in identical fashion, chopping on to their stumps. | At the break Marnus Labuschagne was on 21 and Steve Smith eight. | Earlier, Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored a valuable half-cen…
(2026-08-15). China-Laos Railway brings over 200,000 metric tons of Southeast Asian fruit to China this year. ecns.cn More than 200,000 metric tons of Southeast Asian fruit had been transported to China via the China-Laos Railway this year as of Wednesday, up 11.16% year on year, China Railway Kunming Group Co., Ltd. said Thursday.
(2026-08-15). It's Time For Movements To Rethink Social Media. popularresistance.org Last September I made a short video that was by far the most viral piece of content I've ever put out. | I can't trace all the views, but at least a million people watched it across Instagram and TikTok, and possibly elsewhere. Neighbors in Athens, Greece told me they'd come across my face in their feed; Chinese accounts captioned the video and reposted it. I felt like I'd made a dent in the universe and — I'm not going to lie — a little bit special. | The video wasn't pop wisdom or a dance routine. It had a job to do: get people to sign a petition, created by DiEM25 and Progressive International, to…
(2026-08-15). Call It What It Is: Texas Didn't Order an Audit. It Ordered a Pause. wattsupwiththat.com The real test isn't whether Texas audits these projects. It should. The test is whether the state uses that audit to build a predictable regulatory framework or simply creates an open-ended permission slip for delay. Investors can price regulation. Communities can plan around regulation. What neither can price nor plan around is uncertainty. And that's ultimately what Texas risks creating if this pause remains a process without a predictable end.
(2026-08-15). 'Many hands make light work': Advancing the building of a Beautiful China during the 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn "Many hands make light work." Chinese Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu briefed a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on Thursday on efforts to advance the building of a Beautiful China.
(2026-08-15). Update: Adelanto Detainees Sign Letter Demanding Authorities Investigate Processing Center's Water Quality Issues. lataco.com Detainees at Adelanto claim that staff have provided them with water from an unknown source that is routinely contaminated, despite a federal judge's orders to provide detainees with clean, potable water. A video L.A. TACO received backs this up.
(2026-08-15). EconoScope | China's 'Ice Silk Road' is reshaping global trade routes. ecns.cn An "Ice Silk Road" is emerging in the Arctic, offering China and Europe a shorter maritime link and, more importantly, a new option for navigating an increasingly uncertain global trading environment.
(2026-08-15). AI Should Be Made To Serve the Public Interest. portside.org AI Should Be Made To Serve the Public Interest |
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/15: Footprint America: a walking tour about social movements. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-15). Saturday 9/5: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Panhandle SF. indybay.org Panhandle | Lyon St. between Oak St. and Fell St. | San Francisco, CA 94117 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-15). Wednesday 8/19: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Z Space SF (audio device accessibility). indybay.org Z Space's Steindler Stage | 450 Florida Street | San Francisco, CA 94110 | ACESSABILITY: Z Space is a wheelchair accessible theater and has accessible seating for all shows. Bathrooms are wheelchair accessible and are welcoming to all genders. Assisted listening devices available upon request.
(2026-08-15). Sunday 8/23: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Willard Park Berkeley. indybay.org Willard Park | Hillegass Ave & Derby Street | Berkeley, CA 94705 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-15). US CEO pay surges to record highs. wsws.org The average CEO-to-worker pay ratio The median CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 2025 was 198 to one. A majority of S&P 500 CEOs received more in one day than the median US worker earned during the entire year.
(2026-08-15). Johannes Stern on RT: Bogdan Syrotiuk convicted "for socialist thoughts" wsws.org Johannes Stern, editor-in-chief of the German-language edition of the WSWS, appeared live Friday on RT to discuss the campaign to free Bogdan Syrotiuk, the 27-year-old Ukrainian Trotskyist sentenced to 15 years in prison for his articles opposing the war.
(2026-08-15). Sailor jumps overboard in suicide attempt on USS Abraham Lincoln. wsws.org Reports in the military press and by MSNOW confirmed that a sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln jumped into the Arabian Sea in an attempted suicide on August 3, and that other Navy personnel had been restrained from attempting to go overboard in the ninth month of their deployment from San Diego.
(2026-08-15). Anglicare report shows deepening rental crisis for Australian workers and welfare recipients. wsws.org The report found almost no rental properties in the country were affordable for low-income workers and those relying on meagre government welfare payments.
(2026-08-15). Australian and New Zealand students and youth demand freedom for Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "Bogdan Syrotiuk has not committed any crime. He has been made a criminal because of his opposition to both the war of the Putin regime against Ukraine and the US-led proxy war against Russia."
(2026-08-15). Bernie Sanders' AI letter: A bankrupt appeal to the oligarchs. wsws.org Sanders' letter is calculated to stoke fear while covering up the decisive fact: that AI is the private property of a financial oligarchy, developed in partnership with imperialism.
(2026-08-15). Three executions in a single day in America: Far more than a scheduling coincidence. wsws.org There has been little examination of who these men were, the brutality of what took place, or the fact that the killings occurred amid the most sweeping campaign of domestic and foreign repression in modern American history.
(2026-08-15). Trump's DHS carried out vast spying operation against unions and left-wing groups in Minnesota. wsws.org Newly disclosed records reveal that Homeland Security Investigators infiltrated meetings, compiled dossiers and seized years of financial records as part of a fascistic campaign against opposition to ICE murders and kidnappings.
(2026-08-15). Colombian president sanctions US military operations amid earthquake disaster. wsws.org Following the deadly earthquake, the government's response has been marked by curfews, militarization and an invitation to foreign troops.
(2026-08-15). The Green Climate Fund Ran Short of Other People's Money. wattsupwiththat.com The UN's climate funds spent a July dialogue asking for more money. The best thing America did was stop sending it.
(2026-08-15). Friday Nite Videos | August 14, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | August 14, 2026 |
(2026-08-15). India marks 80th Independence Day with military display. aljazeera.com India marked its 80th Independence Day at Delhi's historic Red Fort.
(2026-08-15). California Ratepayers Demand Lower Utility Rates at CPUC. indybay.org Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), California's largest investor-owned utility, is at it again by requesting the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to grant a rate increase for its electrical and natural gas services. The Oil and Gas Network and the Affordable Energy Campaign, among other consumer groups and seniors, are pushing back against any new rate increases requested by the utility saying in part that…
(2026-08-15). After the Primary, Where Next for Wisconsin? portside.org After the Primary, Where Next for Wisconsin? |
(2026-08-15). Malaysia: Reflections on the Rahang election. links.org.au 
A party inspired by ideology does not fade away simply because of electoral losses; our motivation is derived from other, deeper factors, writes S. Arutchelvan.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Artificial Intelligence: the hype, the dangers, and the resistance—Part III. mronline.org 
AI developers, in particular the two industry leaders, OpenAI and Anthropic, have yet to make a profit.
(2026-08-15). Sri Lankan government rejects returning wartime military-occupied land. wsws.org More than a decade and a half has passed since the 26-year communal war waged by successive Colombo governments against the LTTE ended, yet thousands of acres of civilian land remains occupied by the military forces and enclosed behind barbed-wire fences.
(2026-08-15). Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law. icrc.org Statement delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Adviser, at the first substantial plenary session of the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs, New York, 22 July 2026.
(2026-08-15). 8,734 allotted shares of Unitree IPO go unpaid. ecns.cn Investors in the online tranche of Unitree Robotics' IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market failed to pay for 8,734 allotted shares, while all shares in the offline tranche were fully subscribed and paid for, according to results announced Thursday evening.
(2026-08-15). Sunday 8/23: Dump Big Tech March. indybay.org Start: Leavesley Road and Arroyo Circle | End: 7240 Holsclaw Road…
(2026-08-15). Will the Gulf ever recover from the Iran War permacrisis? moderndiplomacy.eu Before the launch of Operation Epic Fury back in February, the Islamic Republic's lashing out at both enemies and erstwhile friends, and the grinding stalemate that has ensued since major combat operations ended, the Gulf was one of the fastest growing regions in the global economy. Perhaps surprisingly given its reputation as a conflict flashpoint, …
(2026-08-15). China's first domestically built large cruise ship launches GBA international route. ecns.cn Adora Magic City, China's first domestically built large cruise ship, set sail from Shekou Cruise Homeport in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on Thursday, bound for Vietnam.
(2026-08-15). Australia: Labor government tightens war-related powers over universities. wsws.org As in the US and Europe, a wartime-style atmosphere is being created, backed by threats of punishment of researchers and universities that fail to comply.
(2026-08-15). Australian war crimes whistleblower David McBride released from prison. wsws.org McBride's release is welcome news, but the Labor government has maintained his convictions and the precedent they seek to establish of preventing whistleblowers from exposing war crimes.
(2026-08-15). What Fidel Castro Gave Us. popularresistance.org Fidel was not a utopian socialist. He rejected those who believed that you could leap from poverty directly to wealth. He had read Marx, particularly the widely circulated and studied pamphlet Critique of the Gotha Programme (1875), in which Marx wrote, 'Right can never be higher than the economic structure of society and its cultural development conditioned thereby'. In other words, a society whose productive forces cannot generate sufficient surplus, and therefore sufficient leisure and cultural institutions, cannot by itself create the conditions for human emancipation.
(2026-08-15). World's first corporate FTZ offshore bond issued in Shanghai. ecns.cn China Central Depository & Clearing Co., Ltd. (CCDC) supported Shanghai Electric Group Global Investment Ltd., a wholly owned overseas subsidiary of Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd., in issuing 1.5 billion yuan (about $209 million) in pilot free trade zone (FTZ) offshore bonds on Wednesday.
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/22: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Willard Park, Berkeley. indybay.org Willard Park | Hillegass Ave & Derby Street | Berkeley, CA 94705, USA | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
(2026-08-15). Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azín will pay a state visit to China from August 16 to 23, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/29: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Cedar Rose Park Berkeley. indybay.org Cedar Rose Park | Rose St & Chestnut St | Berkeley, CA 94702 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase) | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
(2026-08-15). 36th Hong Kong Food Expo opens with exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions. ecns.cn The 36th Food Expo, together with four concurrent fairs including the Hong Kong International Tea Fair, opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday, attracting more than 1,850 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions.
(2026-08-15). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-15). At least 20 killed as magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia. aljazeera.com The death toll is expected to climb further as emergency teams continue search and rescue efforts.
(2026-08-15). Trump says 'US will pretty soon declare Hormuz its territory' as Iran conflict drives up fuel costs. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he departs the White House in Washington, DC, on November 20, 2018.— AFPAbout 20% of global oil, LNG shipments pass through waterway.Oil prices rose this week, with Brent crude nearing $90 a barrel.Rising fuel costs could hurt…
(2026-08-15). Japan Releases Defense White Paper: Preparing for a Protracted Conflict Scenario. moderndiplomacy.eu On August 4, 2026, the administration of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi released the Defense White Paper. The event represents not merely a routine policy step but also reflects a consistent series of measures aimed at preparing for a confrontation scenario amid fundamental changes in which conflict is becoming a "new normal" in international relations, …
(2026-08-15). Buenaventura residents criticise state neglect after Colombia's earthquake. aljazeera.com Locals in impoverished areas say the insufficient government response after the earthquake speaks to a broader trend.
(2026-08-15). Lula holds slim lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil election. aljazeera.com A new poll shows Lula leading Bolsonaro, but the gap has closed ahead of Brazil's high-stakes presidential election.
(2026-08-15). Brazil plans first panda bond issuance in China. ecns.cn Brazil's Ministry of Finance said it plans to issue its first yuan-denominated sovereign panda bonds in China this year, with a target size of 5 billion yuan ($700 million).
(2026-08-15). What we know about the crisis aboard the USS Lincoln. aljazeera.com The US President has brushed off reports of dire conditions and a mental health crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
(2026-08-15). Families angered by slow search for loved ones after Colombia quake. aljazeera.com Families are demanding answers over loved ones buried under rubble in Cali, Colombia after Monday's 7.4 magnitude quake.
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/15: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Glen Park SF. indybay.org Glen Park SF | Chenery Street & Elk Street | San Francisco, CA 94131 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF)…
(2026-08-15). China reports 522,000 COVID-19 cases in July as wave plateaus. ecns.cn China reported 522,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in July, including 487 severe cases and one death, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) said Thursday.
(2026-08-15). Robots take on new roles in Beijing's restaurants and nursing homes. ecns.cn Beijing's robotics industry generated more than 45 billion yuan ($6.3 billion) in revenue in 2025, with over 20,000 intelligent robot enterprises and nearly 30 humanoid robot makers, placing the city among China's leaders.
(2026-08-15). 18th 'You Bring Charm to the World' awards honor global Chinese achievers. ecns.cn The 18th You Bring Charm to the World Award Ceremony was held in Beijing on Wednesday to honor outstanding ethnic Chinese individuals who have made significant global contributions.
(2026-08-15). Coastal Commission Votes Against Southern California Offshore Fracking. indybay.org Oil Company Proposing to Frack at Platform Off Ventura County…
(2026-08-15). UN urges support for Afghan women's aid five years into Taliban rule. aljazeera.com More than half of women's organisations operating in Afghanistan could cease operations within next year: UN Women.
(2026-08-15). Under surveillance in Oakland by Flock and the OPD. indybay.org Living under surveillance in Oakland, under the watchful eye of "Big Brother," the many scary Flock cameras, and the Oakland Police Department.
(2026-08-15). How a Sudanese refugee became a head teacher in a Chadian camp. aljazeera.com Displaced by Sudan's war, Sahra now leads a refugee school where education offers children safety and hope.
(2026-08-15). Former Huawei 'Top Mind' to pursue post-doctor degree in Sweden on Marie Curie Fellowship. ecns.cn Ning Boyu, a principal engineer at China's tech giant Huawei, recently announced on social media that he has left the company and will pursue postdoctoral research at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden.
(2026-08-15). Sunday 8/16: SF Buffalo Soldier Post 333 – 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org 401 Van Ness Ave | SF War Memorial Veterans Building | Downtown San Francisco…
(2026-08-15). United States: This summer, DSA enters a new period. links.org.au 
There are elections where nothing happens — this is often the case — but every once in a while there are elections where big things happen, contends Neal Meyer.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Ancient Forests Took 100,000 Years To Recover From the Last Global Warming. portside.org Ancient Forests Took 100,000 Years To Recover From the Last Global Warming |
(2026-08-15). Monday 9/7: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Mission Dolores Park SF. indybay.org Mission Dolores Park | Dolores Street & 19th Street | San Francisco, CA 94114 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-15). Wednesday 9/2: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – SJSU Tower Lawn, San Jose. indybay.org San José State University – Tower Lawn South | (Behind the MLK/SJSU Library at E. San Fernando and 4th Street) | San Jose, CA 95192 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-15). Mamdani merits a 9/11 Observance Role: Shia Were al-Qaeda's Victims Too. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Not wanting Mamdani to preside over 9/11 commemorations, carried out by radical heretics from a Sunni background, because he is a (Shia) Muslim, is like not wanting a promi…
(2026-08-15). Dike breach in Henan floods hospital and school, 432 evacuated. ecns.cn A dike along the Jialu River in Zhoukou, Henan Province, breached Thursday night after heavy rainfall and upstream flood discharge, flooding the Fifth People's Hospital and a local driving school, authorities said.
(2026-08-15). China‚ÄëROK youth Go event attracts nearly 150 participants. ecns.cn Nearly 150 teenage Go players gathered Thursday in Huizhou District, Huangshan City, for the 2026 China ROK Youth Go Exchange Tournament and World Champions Invitational.
(2026-08-15). Sunday 8/16: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – River Oaks Park, San Jose. indybay.org River Oaks Park | 328 River Oaks Pkwy | San Jose, CA 95134, USA | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-15). How Climate Change Is Making Bad Working Conditions Even Worse. popularresistance.org One morning, when Jacob started his 9 a.m. shift as a UPS driver in Minnesota, he noticed it was hazy outside. It was July 16, and wildfires raging across northeastern Minnesota and southern Canada had unleashed acrid, hazardous smoke across much of the state. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency was urging people to stay indoors. But Jacob was expected to work an estimated 9- or 10-hour shift, getting in and out of his vehicle delivering packages. | Management hadn't provided any protective measures, like masks, he says, and he was inhaling the toxic smoke for hours. "The worst part about…
(2026-08-15). Xi'an to host the 4th International Elderly Industry Expo in September. ecns.cn The 4th Xi'an International Elderly Industry Expo will run Sept. 17—19 at the Xi'an International Convention and Exposition Center, local authorities announced Thursday.
(2026-08-15). Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic: We Will Continue War For Independence. popularresistance.org The president of Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and general secretary of the Polisario Front, Brahim Ghali, stated that "the Sahrawi people have taken the irreversible decision to continue their war of independence until they achieve full sovereignty over all the territory of Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic." | In his inaugural speech for the 14th edition of the Summer University for Polisario Front and Sahrawi State on Tuesday, August 11, President Ghali said that the Sahrawi people will continue their resistance for liberation "by all legitimate means, in order to impose their full sovereignty over all their…
(2026-08-15). Zhang Shuai, Siniakova win WTA 1000 Toronto doubles title. ecns.cn China's Zhang Shuai and Czech partner Katerina Siniakova won the women's doubles title at the WTA 1000 event in Toronto on Thursday, defeating Sara Errani of Italy and Nicole Melichar-Martinez of the United States 6-3, 6-4 in the final.
(2026-08-15). Yunnan, Bali expand cooperation with new eco-agrotourism project. ecns.cn The third phase of an eco-agrotourism project under the "Yunnan Hand in Hand" initiative was launched in Bali, Indonesia, on Wednesday, following the signing of a new cooperation agreement between Yunnan and Bali.
(2026-08-15). Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal, found dead. tribune.com.pk 
Jason Arday, a former University of Cambridge professor who was at the centre of a plagiarism scandal, has died aged 41. | Arday had resigned earlier this month as a professor of sociology of education following the accusations, which caused a furore in the world of academia. He was the university's youngest-ever Black professor. | He was found unresponsive by the ambulance service at a property in Battersea, south London. | "Sadly, a 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next-of-kin have been informed and are ‚Å b…
(2026-08-15). Sunday 8/30: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Cedar Rose Park, Berkeley. indybay.org Cedar Rose Park | Rose St & Chestnut St | Berkeley, CA 94702 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-15). Afghanistan: Taliban Tout Peace, Women Still Suffer. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Five years on from seizing power in Kabul on August 15 2021 and consolidating its hold through the whole of Afghanistan, the Taliban claims to have ended the country's decades-long war and achieved secu…
(2026-08-15). Mangione pleads guilty as polarising CEO killing reaches new phase. aljazeera.com Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges over the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Iran 'Human Rights Activist' Takes Credit For ICE Abductions. popularresistance.org A family of Iranian legal permanent residents of the United States has delivered a harrowing story of persecution at the hands of the Trump administration to the Nation Magazine, explaining how they were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement starting on April 9, not because of any criminal history or immigration violation, but as the result of an "online smear campaign" that appears to have been orchestrated by the US government's favorite, flower-sporting Persian regime change activist, Masih Alinejad.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). China-Peru joint-venture Chancay Port posts over 70% rise in H1 throughput. ecns.cn Chancay Port, a China-Peru joint venture, handled 200,000 TEUs of containers in the first half of 2026, up 70.94% year on year, COSCO SHIPPING said Thursday.
(2026-08-15). 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia. aljazeera.com A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending residents to higher ground.
(2026-08-15). Wednesday 8/19: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-08-15). IG Metall union and works council toast brutal cuts at German steel plant. wsws.org At least 7,000 jobs are being destroyed in the Duisburg steel industry—organised and enforced by IG Metall. The union apparatus and its works council representatives cynically sell these brutal cuts as a measure to secure jobs.
(2026-08-15). How the United States Is Responding to the CRINK Coordination Threat. moderndiplomacy.eu There is a temptation to read current American foreign policy as incoherent. A transactional presidency dismantles alliances, antagonises partners, and lurches between confrontations without apparent strategic logic. On that reading, the contradictions accumulate until only one conclusion seems available, that the United States has abandoned the role of systemic manager. What that reading misses is …
(2026-08-15). Lobbying firms in the pocket of big business. indybay.org The lobbying firms and lobbyists in the pocket of big business may be raking in the BIG MONEY to meddle in our elections, and to influence legislation, regulations, or policies made by government officials.
(2026-08-15). What Is Black August To The Black Comrade. popularresistance.org Since the inception of both capitalism and the creation of the white supremacist structure, Black people have been singled out as an important revolutionary and dangerous section of the working class. | This is why Black August is so important to the Black community. But to truly understand why this is the case, we must look at the history of Black August. | That history goes much deeper than we know now, especially concerning the revolutionary actions of comrades like George Jackson, Jonathan Jackson and so many others. Black August goes back much further than that, with its roots in the tradition of Black resis…
(2026-08-15). Authoritarians Will Target Effective Legal Organizing. popularresistance.org The U.S. government is attempting to use conspiracy charges to imprison organizers, just as it did in its war against the Black Panther Party, New Left, and other 1960s and '70s radicals through its counterintelligence program, COINTELPRO. Through this method, the Trump regime shares the goal of the Nixon administration of disrupting and attempting to destroy domestic opposition to its authoritarian agenda. | Two weeks after the September 2025 murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump issued the National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7), entitled "Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organi…
(2026-08-15). Massive earthquake of 7.7 magnitude strikes Indonesia, buildings collapse; five killed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least five people were killed after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday. The strong quake also triggered several aftershocks and led authorities to issue a tsunami warning, which was later withdrawn. | The earthquake struck at around 4.58 am at a depth of 15 kilometres, according to Indonesia's geophysics agency, BMKG. Small tsunami waves of less than one metre were recorded in several areas. | t.co/qMl0QaNyzT pic.twitter.com/fvePye9AJo— RT (@RT_com) (2026-08-15). Shanghai foreign trade rises 12.6% in July as AI-related product trade surges. ecns.cn Shanghai's imports and exports reached 447.57 billion yuan ($66.4 billion) in July, up 12.6% from a year earlier and marking the 18th consecutive month of growth, Shanghai Customs said Friday.
(2026-08-15). 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?
(2026-08-15). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org In India, Gurugram municipal workers extended their strike and Delhi sanitation workers protested deadly sewer conditions, while in Australia, allied health workers intensified industrial action with a 24-hour Victoria-wide strike.
(2026-08-15). Turkish Professor Bàºlent Bilmez Must be Reinstated Immediately. juancole.com | Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ulusoy
Chair, Court-Appointed Board of Trustees
ƒ∞stanbul Bilgi University | aulusoy@ktu.edu.tr | Dear Professors Ulusoy and Yazgan: | We write on behalf of the Middle East Studies Association of North America (MESA) and its Committee on Academic Freedom to express our…
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/15: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Tower" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UyBQ……
(2026-08-15). Wednesday 9/23: San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education Candidate Forum. indybay.org San Francisco Public Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/22: Squirrely Squillionaire Squavenger Hunt. indybay.org Starts at: | Valor Partners | 260 Homer Ave | Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/15: Jane Jacobs meets the Wild West: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-15). Chongqing's auto exports surge 57.1% in first seven months. ecns.cn Chongqing, a major automobile manufacturing hub in southwest China, exported vehicles worth 35.33 billion yuan (about $5.23 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 57.1% year on year, according to customs data released Thursday.
(2026-08-15). Morocco boosts Ceuta security amid calls for mass migrant crossing. aljazeera.com Morocco has added barbed wire and more police near Spain's Ceuta enclave after online calls for another mass crossing.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Iranian feminism, between war and the regime. links.org.au 
Firoozeh Farvardin examines how to oppose the regime without supporting foreign intervention, and how to sustain networks of care, resistance and internationalism from below.
(2026-08-15). Football tournament players experience martial arts in Guangdong. ecns.cn Nearly 300 young football players from seven countries took a break from the inaugural "Hope Cup" Greater Bay Area U17 International Youth Football Invitational Tournament to experience traditional Lingnan culture in Foshan, Guangdong Province.
(2026-08-15). Beijing launches first branded dedicated cargo train service. ecns.cn Beijing launched its first branded cargo train service Friday, as a "JD Express" freight train departed Fengtai District bound for the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2026-08-15). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). South Sudan: Finding Loved Ones Again Through the Power of Digital Connectivity. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). ICRC holds exhibition in Seoul to mark the 60th anniversary of Republic of Korea's accession to the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). HRW says US civil rights enforcement reduced under Trump: What to know. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-15). Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Afghanistan: Operational Facts and Figures — January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). On the ground in Indonesia following 7.7 magnitude earthquake. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-15). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Powerful quake off Indonesia kills 20, sparks mass evacuations. geo.tv
(2026-08-15). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Colombia: De La Espriella Faces Criticism Over Earthquake Response. popularresistance.org Just three days after Colombia's new President Abelardo De la Espriella was sworn into office, an earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck the western part of the country. The quake was felt particularly strongly in the regions of Chocó, Caldás, Risaralda, and Valle del Cauca, among others, and was so powerful that it was even felt in neighboring Panama and Ecuador. | So far, authorities have reported the deaths of 280 people, a figure that is rising steadily as the hours pass, especially considering that anywhere between 2,000 and 4,200 people are currently reported missing (the total number of missi…
(2026-08-15). Festejaron en Santa Clara una de las tradiciones más antiguas: la Verbena de la Calle Gloria. radiohc.cu 
Como ya es habitual cada 12 de agosto, los santaclareños celebraron su tradición más longeva: la Verbena de la calle Gloria, la cual tiene su origen en la fiesta dedicada a Santa Clara de Asís, patrona de la Ciudad de la patriota y Benefactora Doña Marta Abreu de Estévez y del Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara. | Adornos florales, ofertas de golosinas, dulces, embellecimiento de fachadas, serenatas, la presentación de la Banda Municipal de Conciertos y de otras agrupaciones musicales y danzarias amenizaron la jornada en este sitio aledaño al céntrico Parque Leoncio Vidal, devenida en una verdadera fiesta de pueblo,…
(2026-08-15). Nine months after El Teniente disaster, report finds Chile's state-owned giant ignored seismic warnings, concealed unsafe mining. wsws.org The Sernageomin report documents, in exhaustive technical detail, what happens when the drive for profit is given priority over human life.
(2026-08-15). How Extreme Climate is Reshaping Gulf Development Logic. moderndiplomacy.eu As the United States-Iran conflict draws renewed global attention to energy security, a quieter transformation is underway. Driven by the combined effects of El Niño and accelerating warming, the Gulf region is heating up significantly. Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and intense precipitation events are intensifying water scarcity and straining critical infrastructure. For economies built on …
(2026-08-14). Trump escalates Iran rhetoric. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump on Friday urged Americans to accept slightly higher gasoline prices as the cost of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and said he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory. | The comments underscore the growing political risk for Trump as higher fuel prices collide with his campaign promise to lower energy costs, with Democrats already seeking to make the economic fallout from the Iran war an issue heading into the November midterm elections. | In a speech in Garden City, Trump said Americans who had to "pay a tiny little bit more for your gasoline" should remem…
(2026-08-14). future tied to Hormuz strait fate. al-monitor.com Kuwait's once prosperous oil sector has stood largely paralysed for months, with petroleum exports plummeting as fighting raged across the Gulf ⚪ triggering the country's largest crisis in decades. | Half a year into the war, Kuwait remains a hostage to its uncompromising need to access the Strait of Hormuz ⚪ where the war between the US and Iran has choked off the once plentiful energy exports that moved across its waters.
(2026-08-14). Iran: Trump's Hormuz control claim a 'lie'. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's military on Thursday rejected as "lies" remarks by US President Donald Trump claiming control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway was fully under Iranian control. | "The false claims of the United States that ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz normally … are nothing more than lies and fabrications," said Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for Iran's central military command, Khatam-al Anbiya. | "The Strait of Hormuz is, as in the past, under the complete management and control of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and no commercial ship or tanker without the permission and…
(2026-08-14). US says lower oil prices, not nuclear program, are now top priority in war. al-monitor.com The top US priority now in the Iran war is no longer its nuclear program but to bring gasoline prices down for American consumers, the vice president said Thursday, with the treasury secretary adding that new economic punishment to wear down Tehran is imminent. | The comments by Vice President JD Vance and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent illustrate the powerful leverage Tehran has gained by shutting down the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-08-14). Houthi missiles kill four civilians. tribune.com.pk 
Yemen's internationally recognised government said the Houthis fired six ballistic missiles at the Red Sea port of Mocha on Friday, killing four civilians, amid an escalation in hostilities between the Iran-aligned group and its Saudi-backed opponents. | The escalation comes at a time of heightened regional tensions over the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, where the Houthis have emerged as a key front, raising the prospect of a return to large-scale conflict in Yemen. | The armed forces aligned with the Yemeni government said the attack targeted civilian infrastructure and national assets at the port. Initial report…
(2026-08-14). Campaigners to call on Burnham to shut down US bases at RAF Fairford. thecanary.co 
Campaigners from across the country are protesting at RAF Fairford this Saturday 15 August, calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to end Donald Trump's use of British bases to illegally attack Iran. With thousands now killed in the US/Israeli illegal war on Iran, and serious risks of the war widening, the British government's decision to allow the […] | By
(2026-08-14). Saudi Arabia Builds Defence Alliances as Regional War Risks Rise. moderndiplomacy.eu Saudi Arabia is turning to regional defence alliances as it faces growing attacks from Iran and its network of regional allies, while trying to avoid being pulled into a wider Middle East war. Riyadh is pursuing several new security arrangements, including a multinational maritime coalition in the Red Sea and a defence pact with Turkey …
(2026-08-14). Turkey lays out plans for Makkah pact. tribune.com.pk 
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will group senior ministers, hold joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under a military pact signed between the regional powers last week, Turkey's defence ministry said on Thursday. | The three US allies, alarmed by a regional conflagration that has brought Iranian missile fire onto Gulf oil exporters, signed the "Makkah Joint Defence Agreement" on August 7. They said the accord stipulates that an armed attack against any member would be regarded as an attack on all, similar to NATO's Article 5 collective defence clause. | At a weekly briefing in Ankara, th…
(2026-08-14). USS Abraham Lincoln crew faces mounting strain amid Iran war. geo.tv US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sails in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location March 3, 2026. — ReutersSome sailors have reportedly tried throwing themselves into the sea, basic supplies can run short and…
(2026-08-14). US says it can keep naval blockade on Iran vows more economic pressure. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart and Idrees AliPANAMA CITY, Aug 13 (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday said that it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely and would ratchet up economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks have floundered, global oil supply is dropping and regional tensions are rising.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the U.S. military has the capability to maintain a naval presence in the region to enforce its blockade of Iran, which has inflicted severe economic damage on the country.
(2026-08-14). Norway hails Pakistan's US-Iran mediation as 'service to world'. tribune.com.pk 
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on Thursday strongly endorsed Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran, describing Islamabad's role as a "service to the world" while the two countries agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, defence, climate change, maritime affairs and education. | Eide, the first Norwegian foreign minister to visit Pakistan in a decade, said Oslo recognised the "massive task" undertaken by Pakistan in offering Islamabad as a venue and facilitator for talks between Washington and Tehran. | "What you have been doing is really a service to the world,…
(2026-08-14). US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports "indefinitely," Pentagon chief says. al-monitor.com By Phil StewartPANAMA CITY, Aug 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. military has enough assets to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, adding ships could be rotated in and out of the region as needed.Hegseth's comments suggest he is advising U.S. President Donald Trump that the U.S. military can keep applying economic pressure on Iran for as long as needed to help so-far failed negotiations to end the conflict, begun in February.
(2026-08-14). European Shares Flat as Iran Tensions Lift Oil Prices. moderndiplomacy.eu European shares were little changed on Friday but remained on track for a weekly decline as investors weighed stalled U.S. Iran peace efforts, rising oil prices and upcoming euro zone economic data. The STOXX 600 edged up 0.05% to 659.65 by 0710 GMT, staying close to record highs despite losses earlier in the week. European …
(2026-08-14). Katz salutes Hilltop Youth as Israel's 'pioneers', then declares: 'We are staying forever'. hindustantimes.com Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has praised Hilltop Youth settler activists as "pioneers" while highlighting the Israeli government's push to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank. Speaking in Ganim, Katz also addressed Hezbollah, saying Israel would maintain a security zone in Lebanon until the group is disarmed and the threat eliminated. He described destroyed Hezbollah tunnels and Lebanese border villages, while linking Israel's military strength to security and potential peace. The remarks come amid renewed debate over West Bank settlements, settler violence, Israel's presence in Lebanon, and the…
(2026-08-14). Film Follows US Doctors to Gaza as Israel Bombs Hospitals, Kills Staff, Patients. truthout.org The new documentary American Doctor tells the story of how the besieged hospitals of Gaza have continued to treat the sick and wounded throughout Israel's genocidal war on the Palestinian territory, with local medical staff risking their own lives in the process. According to Palestinian officials, Israeli attacks have killed about 1,700 healthcare workers in Gaza since October 2023. |
(2026-08-14). Dominican party rejects expulsion of Cuban diplomats. radiohc.cu The Communist Party of Labor (PCT) of the Dominican Republic has rejected the recent decision by the government of Luis Abinader to request the departure of some of the Cuban diplomatic personnel accredited to the country. | In a press release issued by its Secretary General, Aquiles Castro, the political organization described the measure as a "monumental disgrace" and denounced it as another step in the gradual erosion of national sovereignty, acting, it asserted, under the direct dictates of the U.S. administration. | "It is evident that the Dominican government's measure only makes sense within the framework…
(2026-08-14). Fidel belongs to all humanity. radiohc.cu Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the political and cultural event commemorating Fidel Castro's centenary and the closing of the First International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future," at the Carlos Marx Theater, on August 13, 2026, "Year of the Centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz."
(2026-08-14). Colección 25àó25 llega de México a la Feria del Libro de La Habana. radiohc.cu Con la Sala Nicolás Guillén llena de jóvenes y la participación de México, tuvo lugar hoy la presentación y obsequio de la Colección 25×25, como parte de la 34 Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana. | El embajador mexicano Miguel Díaz, el reconocido escritor de dicha nación, Ignacio ´Paco ª Taibo II, y el intelectual cubano Abel Prieto, director de la institución culural Casa de las Américas, presideron el encuentro. | La Colección 25àó25 es una iniciativa del gobierno de México, con apoyo de otros países de América Latina como Uruguay, Colombia u Honduras; con una selección de 27 obr…
(2026-08-14). Comunicado del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuba rechaza acto de subordinación del gobierno de República Dominicana a la política agresiva de los Estados Unidos. | El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba rechaza en los términos más enérgicos la decisión del gobierno de la República Dominicana de expulsar a diez funcionarios diplomáticos de la Embajada de Cuba en ese país y a sus familiares. | No existe motivo alguno que justifique esta decisión de las autoridades dominicanas. Los diplomáticos cubanos han actuado siempre en estricto apego a la Convención de Viena sobre Relaciones Diplomáticas de 1961 y con absoluto respeto a las leyes…
(2026-08-14). Grupo estadounidense The Hatuey Project ratifica su solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu El grupo denominado The Hatuey Project de Estados Unidos ratificó hoy su compromiso solidario con Cuba, donde entregaron donativos en tres hospitales de la isla caribeña afectados por la política de asfixia de su Gobierno. | La agrupación integrada mayoritariamente por jóvenes visitaron dos centros asistenciales pediátricos, Juan Manuel Márquez y el Cardiocentro Willian Soler, y luego el Instituto Nacional de Oncología y Radiobiología de Cuba. | En sus recorridos pudieron constatar los efectos del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Washington a la nación antillana, de ahí, que con esfuerzo y s…
(2026-08-14). El humanismo y solidaridad del legado de Fidel. radiohc.cu De un profundo humanismo y solidaridad está impregnado el legado del líder histórico de la revolución cubana, Fidel Catro, y del cual la ELAM, Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina, es una de sus obras más significativas. | En 1998 los huracanes George y Mitch dejaron una gran devastación a su paso por naciones de Centroamérica y el Carbe. Brigadas médicas cubanas marcharon hacia esos territorios para brindar su invaluable ayuda. | Pero la visión de Fidel abarcaría mucho más y con la constitución de la ELAM posibilitaría la formación en territorio cubano de profesionales de la salud de otros países. | Decenas de mi…
(2026-08-14). Combatientes villaclareños evocan vigencia del pensamiento de Fidel. radiohc.cu Hoy peinan canas y sus rostros llevan el paso del tiempo, pero sus ojos brillan cuando evocan a su compañero de tantas batallas, el gigante de verde olivo que condujo una revolución victoriosa, y que les cambió para siempre sus vidas y la mirada del mundo y de esta isla. | Combatientes de la Revolución Cubana en Santa Clara protagonizaron un encuentro para evocar al Comandante en Jefe en el Centenario de su sobrevida. | El Primer Capitán de la columna número 1 del Ejército Rebelde, Julio López Granado tenía apenas 12 años cuando en la Sierra Maestra se convirtió en práctico de Fidel, junto a él subió lomas y comb…
(2026-08-14). Canciller cubano expresa condolencias a Zimbabwe por naufragio en lago Kariba. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez expresó este viernes condolencias al pueblo y Gobierno de Zimbabwe, tras la tragedia provocada por el naufragio de un ferry en el lago Kariba. | El canciller cubano publicó un post en X, en el que trasladó las "sentidas condolencias", extensivas a los familiares y allegados de los fallecidos. | Según los últimos informes recibidos, la Policía de Zimbabwe informó que el número de muertos ascendió a 44, convirtiéndose en una de las peores tragedias marítimas en el lago Kariba. Setenta y siete personas fueron rescatadas y trasladadas a una isla en el cent…
(2026-08-14). Kushner to visit Israel to bridge gaps on Gaza plan. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump's envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner will visit Israel next week in hopes of bridging gaps on a Gaza plan rejected by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, officials said Friday. | Kushner and Nickolay Mladenov, the high representative for Gaza of Trump's so-called Board of Peace implementing the deal, will visit both Israel and key mediator Egypt.
(2026-08-14). Solidarity is not enough: The world must force accountability on Gaza now. peoplesworld.org 
It is now official: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has flatly rejected the core conditions of the Board of Peace framework, explicitly stating that Israel will neither adhere to a ceasefire nor withdraw its forces from Gaza. During a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Netanyahu stated with unambiguous language: "Israel rejects the 15-point document published by …
(2026-08-14). Attacks on healthcare in conflict zones averaging more than four a day in 2026, World Health Organization says. al-monitor.com By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, Aug 14 (Reuters) – Attacks on healthcare facilities, workers and patients in conflict zones including Ukraine and Gaza have continued to rise in 2026, reaching an average of more than four per day, the World Health Organization said on Friday.There have been more than 900 attacks between January and August this year, resulting in at least 900 deaths and more than 1,400 injuries, according to WHO data presented in Geneva by Altaf Musani, the agency's director of humanitarian and disaster management.
(2026-08-14). Elías Jaua: Venezuela Is Being Plundered by US Occupation (Interview). orinocotribune.com Elías Jaua Milano is a prominent Venezuelan politician, sociologist, and professor, recognized for being one of the central figures in the administration of former President Hugo Chávez Frías. A longtime activist on the Venezuelan left, Jaua held various high-level positions in the State, including the Executive Vice Presidency of the Republic, as well as the ministries of Agriculture and Lands, Communes and Social Protection, and Foreign Affairs. Throughout his career, he has been characterized as being a staunch defender of the Bolivarian project, communal organization, and anti-imperialist thought. After the p…
(2026-08-14). Yemen faces highest risk of returning to war since 2022 truce, UN warns. aljazeera.com Civilian and military casualties have been reported as fighting has flared across Yemeni front lines in recent days.
(2026-08-14). Petrol strike averted as govt gives in to dealers. tribune.com.pk 
The government on Friday increased profit margins of petrol pump owners by 15.5% in a hurriedly called virtual meeting to avert a strike, as it withdrew a decision to link profits with sales digitisation, partially rolling back an initiative aimed at checking sales of smuggled fuel. | With no member present in the meeting room, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved an increase in the dealers' margin on sales of petrol and diesel by Rs1.34 per litre. | With this decision, the existing profit margin of Rs8.64 per litre has jumped to Rs9.98, which would increase the prices of petrol an…
(2026-08-14). Massive government spying operation uncovered in Minnesota. peoplesworld.org 
MINNEAPOLIS—It was bad enough that the Trump regime is taking 15 people to court for exercising their rights to free speech during the murderous ICE raids here but now we know that, as they were taking them to court, they constructed an unprecedented spying operation directed at anyone opposed to the murderous ICE raids. Hundreds …
(2026-08-14). Mount Etna eruption and volcanic ash shut Sicily's busiest airport. aljazeera.com Flights will be suspended until at least Saturday afternoon, leaving hundreds of travellers stranded.
(2026-08-14). How to Take an Election Without Breaking the Law. scheerpost.com The first attempt broke the rules and lost. The second one follows them. Jeffrey Wernick The Justice Department has sued thirty states to force them to turn over voter files, including birthdates and partial Social Security numbers. It has lost all twenty-one decisions so far, before judges appointed by presidents of both parties. Homeland Security …
(2026-08-14). Colombia's rescuers search rubble as hope fades on finding survivors. aljazeera.com The crucial 72-hour window to find survivors has passed, but rescue teams in Colombia keep digging.
(2026-08-14). Two cops shot dead in Badami Bagh. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-14). Makkah Defence Pact: Should India be Alarmed? ummid.com Diplomatically, at present, it would be wise of India to remain a quiet observer to inking of Mecca Agreement and other developments, it is likely to be least affected by!
(2026-08-14). Quitting Antidepressants: From Withdrawal to Tapering One Step at a Time. whyy.org On this episode, we'll explore why people want to get off these medications, and what they should consider before quitting. We also explore why finding the right antidepressant can be so challenging — and whether new tools could help doctors better match patients with medications. And we hear from a writer with obsessive-compulsive disorder who was hesitant to take an antidepressant because she worried it would affect her creativity.
(2026-08-14). Mainstream Media Shock as Coral on the Great Barrier Reef Records Five Years of Record Growth. wattsupwiththat.com Writing in the Australian last year, Peter Ridd noted that the Reef was still doing fine despite suffering six allegedly cataclysmic coral bleaching events in the last decade. "There should be no coral at all if those reports were true", he added.
(2026-08-14). 'This was my World Cup' says Somali ref after UEFA Super Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Somali referee Omar Artan described taking charge of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg as his "World Cup". | The 34-year-old was denied the chance to referee at the World Cup itself after being refused entry to the United States. | He was turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport, despite being part of the panel of referees selected by FIFA for the tournament. | In a post on X on Thursday, UEFA shared a photo showing a match ball from Wednesday's match on which Artan had written: "This was my World Cup". | UEFA added the caption: "A special Super Cup…
(2026-08-14). Thursday 8/13: The Clift Hotel's Legendary Redwood Room Expands Live Jazz Programming Through September. indybay.org 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-08-14). From the dawn of freedom to the frontiers of the future. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Independence Day is not merely an annual ritual of flags and parades. It is a reaffirmation of a promise – the promise that this nation will remain Secure, Sovereign and Second to None in the defence of its skies and its destiny. | In every era, that promise has taken a different form. In our time, it finds its sharpest expression in the Pakistan Air Force, whose ascendancy under the visionary leadership of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu has transformed the green and white of the national flag into living realities of Strength, Sacrifice and Strategic maturity. | A Vision Rooted in Jinna…
(2026-08-14). Meet Dr. Azizuddin Khan: IIT Prof Recommended for J.C. Bose Fellowship. ummid.com In a landmark achievement for Indian Science and Research, Prof. Dr. Azizuddin Khan, eminent Psychologist, Neuroscientist and Psychophysiologist at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), has been recommended for the prestigious J.C. Bose Fellowship (ANRF J.C. Bose Grant).
(2026-08-14). Notes on US political repression and state violence. wsws.org This column reports on the increasingly dictatorial and repressive actions taken by the Trump administration and its allied state governments.
(2026-08-14). Robertson stars on debut as Scotland beat Canada. tribune.com.pk 
Scotland posted 347 for seven after captain Richie Berrington struck his seventh ODI century, setting Canada a daunting target at Forthill. The hosts then bowled out Canada for 177 to close their League 2 campaign at the top of the standings. | Robertson, 23, was the standout performer with the ball, finishing with six for 52 in his first ODI appearance. His figures rank among the best bowling performances by a player on men's ODI debut. | The right-arm spinner made the breakthrough when he dismissed Harsh Thaker, triggering a collapse in the Canadian middle order. Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Shreyas Movva,…
(2026-08-14). Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead. aljazeera.com Police are treating sociology professor Jason Arday's death as unexpected but not suspicious.
(2026-08-14). Salvage work begins on tanker leaking oil off Oman, risk firm says. aljazeera.com Environmental NGO Greenpeace warns that spill has rapidly expanded to 1,300 square kilometres, threatening ecosystems.
(2026-08-14). Windows 11 August 2026 Update Released: What's New? ummid.com Technology leader Microsoft Tuesday August 11, 2026 released online Windows 11 August 11, 2026 update which adds a number of new features, interface changes and improvements to the popular operating system (OS).
(2026-08-14). Today In Dystopia: Flock Camera Tyranny And Sam Altman Surveillance. thealtworld.com 
Today in dystopia, the US government is monitoring the social media accounts of individuals who oppose the rapidly spreading installation of Flock surveillance cameras throughout the United States. | In an article titled " "Government surveillance centers are monitoring viral anti-Flock Instagram posts, warning local police about upcoming DeFlock events including one scheduled to start next week, and have told cops…
(2026-08-14). Tax drive heats up against non-custom-paid vehicles. tribune.com.pk 
Activities related to non-custom paid vehicles have intensified across Malakand Division in the wake of the recent imposition of taxes, with registration drives and record-compilation efforts accelerating in several districts. | Vehicle owners are being instructed to complete the registration of their non-custom paid vehicles by 30 September, while reports of possible action against those who miss the deadline continue to circulate. | Despite the growing urgency on the ground, no clear and formal government notification or detailed official announcement has yet been issued. Authorities have not publicly outlin…
(2026-08-14). The Weak EV Narrative (fix is in with NYT essay). wattsupwiththat.com Shaer's essay is a Malthusian masterpiece: doom-and-gloom with a prediction waiting to be refuted. It's subtitle:…
(2026-08-14). Wildfire threatens Canada wine region. tribune.com.pk 
Canadian winemakers have been forced to evacuate their land due to a fast-spreading wildfire that has engulfed parts of British Columbia, with some still awaiting word on whether their crops were impacted by the blaze. | John Glavina, who owns the Giant Head Estate Winery in the community of Summerland, told AFP he got an evacuation order just hours after the Bald Range fire ignited on August 7. | He got in the car with his wife, dog, passport and laptop, but left behind 20 barrels of red wine in a cellar, three tanks of white wine and 14 tonnes of grapes on the vine. "We have CAD$45,000 (US$32,000) worth of c…
(2026-08-14). Army To Use Robinson R66 For Its New Helicopter Pilot Training Concept. twz.com 
The U.S. Army will be getting the Robinson R66 Turbine as the primary trainer for its new Flight School Next program, putting the light helicopter at the center of a sweeping overhaul of how the service trains its entry-level rotary-wing pilots. | The Army on August 13
(2026-08-14). India's Reliance to partner with Rolls-Royce on combat engine for fighter jets. tribune.com.pk 
Reliance Industries said on Friday it planned to partner with Britain's Rolls-Royce to develop and manufacture an engine for India's fighter jet programme, as the country aims to build its most advanced stealth combat aircraft. | A prototype of the jet, known as the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, is expected to roll out in 2028 and play a key role in India's future air combat strategy. | Last year, India approved a framework to build its most advanced stealth fighter jet and ‚Å invited interest from defence firms, weeks after a military conflict wit…
(2026-08-14). Concern grows over conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln. tribune.com.pk 
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that reports about poor conditions aboard aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East were "completely misrepresented." | Two military-focused outlets, Navy Times and Stars and Stripes, reported suicide attempts and declining morale on the 5,000-person ship, which has been at sea since November 2025. | The carrier has been in the Middle East since January, supporting the US war with Iran. | "We make sure every ship, every crew, every captain has everything we can provide them at every single moment. Some deployments are longer than others, and…
(2026-08-14). Pharma roadmap envisages $10b exports. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has called on the pharmaceutical industry to build on the existing export-growth momentum and work with the government to make Pakistan a competitive, innovation-driven and export-oriented pharmaceutical hub. | His remarks came in the backdrop of surging pharmaceutical exports that reached a 20-year high of $457 million in FY2025, registering a 34% growth. Iqbal chaired a roundtable conference with the pharmaceutical industry experts and stakeholders. Adviser to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan and…
(2026-08-14). Bodycam captures lightning striking metres from US police officers. aljazeera.com Bodycam video captured the moment lightning struck just metres from South Dakota Highway Patrol officers.
(2026-08-14). Chinese Expert Warns Philippines Not To Mistake Humanitarian Accommodation for Concession as Philippine Military Twists Facts on Ren'Ai Jiao Resupply. orinocotribune.com The Philippine military side has again claimed that resupplying its grounded warship at Ren'ai Jiao needs no foreign approval and that resupply there is within its self-claimed so-called exclusive economic zone (EEZ), while Philippine media acknowledged that 15 "safe" resupply missions were made over the past two years under a China-Philippines provisional arrangement. | Chinese experts warned on Wednesday that Manila should not mistake humanitarian accommodation for a concession and must bear the consequences if it scraps the arrangement. | Yang Xiao, a research fellow at the Institute of Peaceful Development un…
(2026-08-14). Germany: The privatisation of Berlin's local rail system and the role of the Left Party. wsws.org As always with the Left Party: it talks left but in practice acts right! | The new contract for Berlin's S-Bahn is being portrayed in political circles and the media as a major step forward. Quite the opposite is the case.
(2026-08-14). K-P to plant 1.4m saplings on Independence Day. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information and Public Relations Minister Shafi Jan, in his message on Pakistan's Independence Day, described August 14 as a historic and glorious day in the country's history, saying Pakistan was achieved through the tireless struggle and immense sacrifices of the nation's forefathers under the visionary leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. | He said the nation paid tribute on Independence Day to the great leaders of the Pakistan Movement and the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country. Remembering their sacrifices, he said, the nation must renew its resolve to make Pa…
(2026-08-14). Iran Blocks US-Backed Plan for Syrian Military Intervention in Lebanon. orinocotribune.com Iran warns Syria against a potential military intervention in Lebanon, threatening a regional response as Hezbollah prepares for possible escalation. | Iran has thwarted a planned Syrian military The Iranian warning included threats…
(2026-08-14). Paywatch: CEO-worker pay gap hits record. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The gap between median CEO pay and median U.S. worker pay grew to a record 312-1 last year, the AFL-CIO's annual Paywatch study shows. But add in the $158 billion Tesla paid its CEO, Elon Musk, and that ratio becomes 17-1/4 times as large, at 5,387-1. Think that figure is huge? Paywatch calculates the ratio …
(2026-08-14). Homebuying in the Philly area is more expensive than last year. Here's why. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! New data show that homebuying in the Philadelphia area has become less affordable over the last year. | Would-be buyers in the metropolitan area needed to earn just over $94,000 a year to afford a typical home in June, according to
(2026-08-14). Azerbaijan jails four for promoting communism and carrying Soviet flags. peoplesworld.org 
A court in Baku sentenced four Azerbaijani citizens to prison terms of 18 months to two years on July 29 for promoting communist ideology and attempting to organize a march carrying Soviet flags. Theirs is the latest case in an escalating campaign against the political left in Azerbaijan. Ibrahim Asadli and Abdulla Ibrahimli were each …
(2026-08-14). SC fixes petitions on access to Imran. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has fixed five petitions concerning access to former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan for hearing on August 18. | A three-judge bench, headed by Justice Shahid Waheed and comprising Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, will hear the matters. | Earlier, this matter was being heard by a bench led by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar. | Last month, the bench had sought details of all meetings that Imran and his wife, Bushra Bibi, had held in prison with party leaders, family members and lawyers. | The bench has now been reconstituted as Justice Mazhar is not available at t…
(2026-08-14). UN urges support for Afghan women. tribune.com.pk 
The United Nations appealed to donors on Friday not to cut funding for women's programs in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, saying this would add to suffering in a country where conditions for women are already the worst in the world. | Despite ever-deteriorating conditions for women five years after the Taliban's return to power, funding shortfalls mean more than half of 74 women's organizations surveyed in April are likely to have to suspend operations or close in the next year, just when they are most needed, Susan Ferguson, U.N. Women's special representative in Afghanistan, told reporters. | Ferguson said the T…
(2026-08-14). Marcos Says He Will Endorse 2028 Philippine Presidential Candidate. moderndiplomacy.eu Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Friday that he plans to endorse a candidate for the country's 2028 presidential election, but said he has not yet decided who will receive his backing. Marcos is constitutionally limited to a single six year term, making the question of his preferred successor increasingly important as potential candidates …
(2026-08-14). Wildfires rage across Europe as heatwaves drive record temperatures. aljazeera.com Wildfires fuelled by record heat are ravaging Europe, burning around 500,000 hectares and forcing thousands to flee.
(2026-08-14). When Bamboo Diplomacy Meets the American Tech Stack. moderndiplomacy.eu Vietnam's sovereign AI relies heavily on open-weight models developed in the United States. However, as Washington and Beijing are moving to restrict access to these technologies, Hanoi's bamboo diplomacy offers little protection to its AI ambitions. In mid-July, Vietnam approved its National Digital Transformation Strategy for 2026-2030 under Decision 1266/QD-TTg, and the National Data Strategy …
(2026-08-14). Dar meets US Chargé d'Affaires, discusses bilateral cooperation. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday met the United States Chargé d'Affaires Natalie Baker, discussing bilateral cooperation between the two countries as well as recent regional developments. | According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), FM Dar "appreciated the positive trajectory in Pakistan-US relations and underscored the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for lasting peace." | The U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Natalie A. Baker called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today. | Discussions centered on Pakistan-U.S. bi…
(2026-08-14). EPA Has Stopped Including Cancer Risk Estimates in Air Pollution Data. truthout.org Darya Minovi was mapping pollution from medical sterilization plants across the country when many of the communities she was speaking to began asking the same question. The facilities emit ethylene oxide, a potent carcinogen, and those who lived nearby wanted to know how much the emissions were increasing their cancer risk. She turned to data compiled by the Environmental Protection Agency to find… |
(2026-08-14). North Korea Targets Japan as Regional Military Tensions Rise. moderndiplomacy.eu North Korea has intensified its criticism of Japan's military expansion and its growing security cooperation with the United States and South Korea, portraying the developments as a threat to regional stability. More than a dozen North Korean state media attacks since early July have focused on Japan's defence buildup, including its acquisition of long range …
(2026-08-14). Sunday 9/13: Giacomo Puccini's Opera: The Girl of the Golden West. indybay.org Colligan Theater at the Tannery Arts Center | 1010 River Street (at Encinal St.) | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-08-14). Why MMRDA Needs Surbana Jurong to Develop Third Mumbai? ummid.com The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) should feel embarrassed that it has engaged a Singapore firm for crores of rupees to plan the Third Mumbai.
(2026-08-14). Gas leak at Bangladesh shipbreaking yard kills eight: police. geo.tv Workers pull a long rope at a ship-breaking yard in Chittagong, Bangladesh July 17, 2013.— Reuters Toxic gas leaked from a vessel at a shipbreaking yard in Bangladesh on Friday, killing at least eight workers, with five others missing, police said.Witnesses said they…
(2026-08-14). Return of the Gestapo: Germany tears down barrier between police and secret services imposed after Hitler. wsws.org The considerable legal package approved by the German cabinet on Wednesday massively expands the powers of the domestic and foreign intelligence agencies — and erases the line between them and the police established after the defeat of the Nazis.
(2026-08-14). Thatcher Warned In 1989 Of A Climate Crisis. She Did Nothing. Nor Will Her Successors. scheerpost.com Governments knew what was coming. They failed to act because the political costs of taking on the corporate sector were too immense. Those corporations are now more powerful than ever Jonathan Cook Substack More than 150 years ago, scientists discovered what they termed a "greenhouse effect", demonstrating for the first time that water vapour and …
(2026-08-14). Is the South China Sea moving from a 'zone of peace' towards the next conflict area? onlineopinion.com.au While US officials frame the carrier's presence as routine freedom of navigation and support for allies, the timing amplifies perceptions of strategic strain on Washington.
(2026-08-14). Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow $400m ballroom project to proceed. aljazeera.com Appeals court previously ruled that Trump administration must seek authorisation from Congress to continue with project.
(2026-08-14). Chadian environmental activist Hindou Oumarou: 'AI governance must respect Indigenous peoples'. globalvoices.org 
African governments can lead by requiring environmental and social impact assessments for AI infrastructureGlobal VoicesIbrahim says AI has the potential to support, rather than replace, Indigenous peoples' knowledge. She gives a positive example in Chad, where participatory mapping, satellite data and predictive AI tools have helped anticipate drought and protect herders' migration routes. Image: Chadpix / Alamy via Dialogue Earth. Used with permission. | This article by (2026-08-14). EPA Punts Microplastics Monitoring as Scientists Warn of Health Impacts. scheerpost.com By Mike Ludwig This article was originally published by Truthout Trump's administration omitted microplastics from a list of pollutants for local utilities to monitor in drinking water. If you've ever looked at a disposable bottle of water with suspicion before tossing it into a bin, you're far from alone. On August 8, leading scientists across …
(2026-08-14). 5 Best DePIN Projects Worth Watching. moguldom.com Building infrastructure is expensive; there's no denying that. A wireless network needs towers, a cloud storage service needs a data center, and a mapping company needs cars driving every road repeatedly. None of this is cheap or easy. This is why DePIN — decentralized physical infrastructure networks — exist. They allow the cost to be …
(2026-08-14). Climate crisis: Western Europe experiences its hottest summer on record. wsws.org The summer of 2026 has proven to be the hottest on record in Western Europe. According to measurements by the European Union's (EU) Copernicus Climate Change Service, June and July were the hottest since temperature records began.
(2026-08-14). Pakistan mission in Delhi marks 80th Independence Day. tribune.com.pk 
The High Commission for Pakistan in New Delhi celebrated Pakistan's 80th Independence Day with traditional zeal and fervour on Friday. | Chargé d'Affaires Saad Ahmad Warraich highlighted the country's nuclear capability, defence preparedness, regional peace efforts and the need for resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. | He hoisted the national flag during an impressive ceremony at the Chancery Lawns, which was attended by members of the High Commission and their families. Messages from the president, prime minister and deputy prime minister/foreign minister were also read out on the occasion.
(2026-08-14). Water supply for three US states drips down, Lake Mead at record low. aljazeera.com The largest reservoir in the United States, located on the border of Arizona and Nevada, just hit a record low.
(2026-08-14). Robertson stars as Scotland beat Canada. tribune.com.pk Scotland posted 347 for seven after captain Richie Berrington struck his seventh ODI century, setting Canada a daunting target at Forthill. The hosts then bowled out Canada for 177 to close their League 2 campaign at the top of the standings. | Robertson, 23, was the standout performer with the ball, finishing with six for 52 in his first ODI appearance. His figures rank among the best bowling performances by a player on men's ODI debut. | The right-arm spinner made the breakthrough when he dismissed Harsh Thaker, triggering a collapse in the Canadian middle order. Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Shreyas Movva,…
(2026-08-14). Bringing Back Steam Catapults On Carriers Is A Huge Risk. twz.com 
(2026-08-14). Israeli forces block activists from reaching besieged Qusra families. aljazeera.com About 15 Palestinians, including two children, have been trapped in three homes in Qusra for nearly a week.
(2026-08-14). On integrity and omission. strategic-culture.su Media integrity is dead — and omission is the weapon. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | "Knowing my own heart, and feeling myself,…
(2026-08-14). Jamia Distance Admission 2026: 11 New Courses Added to Existing 49. ummid.com The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) has introduced 11 new certificate and diploma programmes during the current academic session (2026—27) in addition to the existing 49 programmes simultaneously extending the last date of application.
(2026-08-14). La Liga: Barcelona key talking points heading into new 2026-27 season. aljazeera.com Barcelona will aim to become the first club to three-peat in the Spain Primera Division since 2008-11 Pep Guardiola era.
(2026-08-14). Italian police recover stolen paintings worth over $10m. aljazeera.com Nine Moldovans are being investigated in connection with the theft of paintings by Cezanne, Renoir and Matisse.
(2026-08-14). Economists warn 3.7% growth not enough. tribune.com.pk 
Emphasising the need for continued reforms on Independence Day, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad said on Thursday that the country's economy has made important progress towards stability over the past year, driven by prudent fiscal and monetary policies and greater economic discipline. | Speaking at a flag-hoisting ceremony at the SBP head office to mark the 79th Independence Day, Ahmad said Pakistan is now moving from a phase of stabilisation towards sustainable growth. | "SBP's focus will remain on price stability, policy reforms, and creating a conducive economic environment for higher…
(2026-08-14). Philly Puerto Rican community pressures federal officials to act amid 'humanitarian crisis'. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? More than 50 people gathered at Philadelphia City Hall on Thursday night to raise awareness about "We need water to be able to live. We need water to be able to just have dignity, day-to-day quality of life. And so, those who are experiencing those shortages are suff…
(2026-08-14). Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS 2026 Rank List Published, Check Now. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has published on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2026 (NEET UG 2026) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-14). CO2 is Winning (Mitigation fail). wattsupwiththat.com The future of rational climate policy is adaptation, not mitigation that works against adaptation. Social justice demands that climate policy not increase energy prices and restrict consumer sovereignty.
(2026-08-14). New Zealand break ranks with Oceania as FIFA's Infantino divide grows. aljazeera.com Oceania have offered support to Gianni Infantino, but New Zealand have gone against their own confederation in FIFA row.
(2026-08-14). Seven killed in tunnel accident at Indian hydropower project. aljazeera.com Water and debris burst into a state-run hydropower tunnel in Uttarakhand following a landslide.
(2026-08-14). South Korea players want K League season change due to 'worsening climate'. aljazeera.com South Korea football players push for a K League season shift as 'punishing heat' hitting summer matches.
(2026-08-14). Live at 1 PM ET: The Climate Realism Show, The Climate Regulations Driving Up Costs Across America. wattsupwiththat.com In Episode #212 of The Climate Realism Show, host Andy Singer is joined by Linnea Lueken, Anthony Watts, and H. Sterling Burnett to break down how California's climate and environmental regulations can affect consumers, businesses, and supply chains far beyond the state's borders.
(2026-08-14). Woman allegedly stabs daughter to death. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-14). Wednesday 9/2: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 8 Candidate Forum. indybay.org Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA 94114…
(2026-08-14). US wants Netanyahu to condemn settler siege in Palestinian village, officials say. al-monitor.com By Pesha Magid and Rami AyyubQUSRA, West Bank, Aug 14 (Reuters) – The United States wants Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly condemn a siege imposed by Jewish settlers in a Palestinian village, U.S. and Israeli officials said on Friday, as settlers pressured residents by pitching a new tent before Israeli soldiers arrived and it was taken down.
(2026-08-14). Escalating strikes between Ukraine, Russia threaten global food supplies. wsws.org The escalating war between NATO-backed Ukraine and Russia increasingly targets economic infrastructure in the Black Sea region, a critical area for global food supplies.
(2026-08-14). New Zealand withdraws support for Infantino. tribune.com.pk 
New Zealand Football said on Friday it had withdrawn support for FIFA boss Gianni Infantino and called for an independent review into his aborted plan to sell off part of the World Cup. | Infantino came under renewed fire this week in an open letter signed by three confederations ⚪ UEFA, North and Central America's CONCACAF and Asia's AFC ⚪ accusing the world football boss of breaking trust "through deception". | It is believed they want the Swiss official to resign before he has the chance to seek re-election in March next year. | New Zealand Football became the latest FIFA member to withdraw support on Fri…
(2026-08-14). Zardari, Shehbaz call truce on public sparring. tribune.com.pk 
After weeks of political friction and increasingly public differences, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday moved to draw a line under their spat, agreeing to rein in public criticism and keep political disagreements from providing ammunition to their opponents. | The understanding, reached at a meeting at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, seeks to reset ties between the PPP and PML-N at a time when tensions between the coalition partners have increasingly spilled into the public domain. | The two sides agreed to defuse differences, reactivate their coordination committees and work together o…
(2026-08-14). Trump Spending Billions to Revert Aircraft Carriers to Steam Catapults. truthout.org President Donald Trump has ordered a major redesign of U.S. aircraft carriers to revert to a steam catapult system for launching fighter jets, a change expected to cost billions of dollars in order to use technology that's more than 15 years out of date. In a presidential memorandum signed on Thursday, Trump ordered the Navy to remove the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) from… |
(2026-08-14). Father, two relatives held over alleged murder of newlywed. tribune.com.pk 
Police claimed to have arrested the father and two relatives of a 25-year-old woman who allegedly killed her after she married a man of her choice. The family attempted to portray the death as an electrocution incident. | The incident occurred in Mehr Shah within the jurisdiction of Sadar Khanewal Police Station. According to police, the woman, identified as Iqra, had married a young man named Sohail three days before her death against her family's wishes. | Police said Iqra's father, angered by the marriage, allegedly brought her back from her in-laws' home on the pretext of formally sending her off from his…
(2026-08-14). Dems Warn New Federal Guidance May Harm Nursing Home Residents' Voting Rights. truthout.org The Trump administration's far-reaching assault on voting rights has extended to nursing homes, a group of Democratic senators warned on Thursday, pointing to federal guidance recently issued by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The guidance, released in July, removes previous recommendations on how nursing home staff can assist residents in exercising their constitutional rights… |
(2026-08-14). Pakistan marks 79th Independence Day as leaders call for national unity, economic progress. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan celebrated its 79th Independence Day with national zeal and fervour on Friday, as President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu paid tribute to the sacrifices of the country's founders, martyrs and veterans, while calling for national unity, peace, economic progress and a stronger, more prosperous Pakistan. | The day began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes at provincial headqu…
(2026-08-14). Sunday 10/4: Threads of Heritage: An Arab Fashion Legacy (AACC Event). indybay.org Casablanca Banquet Hall | 1682 Monterey Road | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-08-14). Wildfires force thousands to flee as blazes spread across Europe. aljazeera.com At least a dozen people have reportedly been hospitalised in Croatia after blazes tore into the tourist town of Omis.
(2026-08-14). Tanzid makes history as Bangladesh dominate first Australia Test. aljazeera.com Tanzid Hasan hits first Bangladesh ton in Australia as tourists close Day Two of first Test on 351-6, leading by 153.
(2026-08-14). Has the Left Really Met Its Limit? theintercept.com 
The stunning momentum of the insurgent left hit a roadblock this week when democratic socialist Francesca Hong narrowly lost her primary race for Wisconsin governor to Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, a moderate who garnered significant support from establishment Democrats. | "The collective power of that Democratic establishment in a state, where there is a Democratic governor and there is a real Democratic Party establishment machine, all of that power was required to eke out a 0.4 percent victory in the party's own primary against a previously unknown candidate running as a Democratic socialist,…
(2026-08-14). Lively discussion at Socialist Equality Party (UK) public meetings on the collapse of Your Party. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party (UK) has concluded a series of public meetings, "Your Party's collapse—Time to build the Socialist Equality Party". Important discussions followed the opening report at each meeting.
(2026-08-14). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-14). Two found murdered in separate incidents. tribune.com.pk 
Two people, including a young woman, were allegedly murdered in separate incidents in Faisalabad, police said. | Police said 55-year-old Allah Ditta, a power-loom worker and resident of Chak 227-RB, left his home to buy milk but did not return. His son, Muhammad Kashif, told police that unidentified suspects allegedly abducted his father, subjected him to severe torture and killed him before dumping his body. | Police recovered the body and, after completing the necessary legal formalities, handed it over to the deceased's family. | In a separate incident in the jurisdiction of Balochni police, the body of a y…
(2026-08-14). Pakistan reach Asian netball plate division final. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's women's netball team marked Independence Day celebrations with a commanding victory, defeating Japan 53-25 in the semi-final of the Asian Netball Championship 2026 plate division in Hong Kong. | Pakistan dominated the semi-final from the outset and maintained their momentum until the final whistle, completing a 28-point victory over Japan. The result has set up a plate division final against Thailand, scheduled to be played on Saturday. | The Pakistani side had shown considerable resolve during the championship and finally translated its hard work into a decisive result against Japan. Their coordina…
(2026-08-14). Every drop of water is our red line: PM. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that while Pakistan sincerely desired peace, it would never allow that desire to be mistaken for weakness, declaring that any future challenge to the country's sovereignty and security would be crushed with even greater force than the decisive victory of May 2025. | "We do not want war; we want peace. But the desire for peace should not be taken as weakness. We stand for peace with honour and dignity, those who, in the most difficult times, have become the guarantors of stability in this region," the prime minister said addressing the ceremony held to mark the 79t…
(2026-08-14). Cornell to Pro-Palestine Students Targeted by ICE: Come Back to the U.S. or Lose Funding. theintercept.com Momodou Taal and Amandla Thomas-Johnson were finishing their graduate degrees abroad because of targeting by the Trump administration. Cornell is ordering them back to campus.
(2026-08-14). DTE Maha Post HSC 2026 D Pharm Admission: Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended, for the third time, the last date of application and submission of online form for admission in First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-14). If Trump Has His Way, 20,000 Kids Could Face Immigration Court Without Lawyers. truthout.org As part of its relentless project of mass deportation, the Trump administration has taken particularly brutal aim at the most vulnerable population of immigrants: children. If the federal government has its way, about 20,000 unaccompanied minors will soon face immigration court hearings without legal representation. For decades, Congress has allocated funding for unaccompanied immigrant… |
(2026-08-14). Maharashtra Engineering FE 2026 Round 2 Allotment: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State CET Cell is publishing today i.e. Wednesday August 12, 2026 on its official website 'fe2026.mahacet.org' Allotment Result of FE 2026 CAP Round-II (FE 26 Round 2 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-14). Rising Australian golfer Bang dies of brain haemorrhage in Thailand aged 18. aljazeera.com Jessica Bang won her first professional event this year but died after collapse in Thailand and emergency surgery.
(2026-08-14). UN, Palestinian ministry condemn Israeli settler siege of West Bank homes. aljazeera.com UN rights office and Palestine Foreign Ministry call days-long Israeli settler siege in Qusra 'criminal' and 'inhumane'.
(2026-08-14). India set for trial by spin in Sri Lanka opener. tribune.com.pk 
An inexperienced India missing several key players face Sri Lanka in Galle from Saturday in the first of two Tests with coach Gautam Gambhir under immense pressure. | Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, spinner Washington Sundar and batter Sai Sudharsan are all out injured for the visitors, who have eight wins and 10 defeats in 20 Tests under Gambhir. | India suffered a 2-0 home defeat to South Africa in November and are fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, with their opponents sixth. | Shubman Gill's side have handed maiden call-ups to spinner Saransh Jain and fast bowler Auqib Nabi, who has impre…
(2026-08-14). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-14). UK far-right leader Farage re-elected in boycotted by-election. aljazeera.com Nigel Farage re-elected in Clacton by-election after resigning amid scrutiny over his finances.
(2026-08-14). Some New Jersey homeowners and renters will soon begin to receive ANCHOR relief checks. What you need to know to get your money. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Residents across New Jersey will soon be receiving information from the state Department of the Treasury regarding their eligibility for the Affordable The Garden State issued more than $2 billion in ANCHOR rebate payments last year, and a similar amount is expected to be distributed in 2026.
(2026-08-14). Saturday 8/15: – yes, Tesla – NO. indybay.org Lake Cunningham Park, parking lot D | 2305 S. White Road | San Jose 95148…
(2026-08-14). Spokane below my wings, lost in smoke, all ashes. peoplesworld.org 
BALTIMORE—The plane took off from SeaTac airport, climbing steeply, banking to the east, headed for Baltimore. I did not have a window seat, yet I could see through the starboard cabin window snowy Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, awesome volcanic peaks that sometimes erupt like Mount Saint Helens in 1980. "We must be flying above Ellensburg …
(2026-08-14). East Midlands Railway workers continue strikes over safety faults with Hitachi fleet linked to Bedford crash. wsws.org Rail workers have stepped in to enforce safety against the regulator and the Labour government.
(2026-08-14). 'Nobody's Normal:' on autism, stigma and culture. whyy.org Anthropologist Roy Richard Grinker on the progress in understanding autism, the ongoing efforts to overcome mental health stigma, and the need to dispel persistent myths.
(2026-08-14). Israel's Katz hails settlers for 'holding onto' Palestinian land. aljazeera.com Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz praised radical Hilltop Youth settlers for 'holding onto' Palestinian land.
(2026-08-14). EThekwini makes strides in employment. sanews.gov.za EThekwini makes strides in employment | The eThekwini Municipality has made significant strides in easing unemployment. | The Municipality recorded the lowest official unemployment rate as compared to other metropolitan municipalities in South Africa, according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the second quarter of 2026, released by Statistics South Africa. | The survey places eThekwini's unemployment rate at 21.2% for April to June 2026, lower than Cape Town at 21.9% and well below the national average of 33.6%. | EThekwini Mayor, Councillor Cyril Xaba, said the results reflect sustained work to…
(2026-08-14). Roads, parks illuminated for Independence Day in Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
Development authorities and horticulture agencies have carried out extensive beautification across Lahore and other districts for Independence Day celebrations. | Roads, green belts and public spaces have been decorated in a green-and-white theme along with parks and landscaped areas. | Government buildings were also illuminated with decorative lights, adding to the festive atmosphere on the eve of Independence Day. | In Lahore, flags, buntings and green-and-white decoration material remained in demand in commercial as well as residential areas for several days. | Markets and neighbourhoods were decorated with…
(2026-08-14). In New Jersey, the Rescue Mission of Trenton is helping to instill hope and change lives. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Deshawn Spears started smoking crack cocaine when he was 16 years old. Sometimes he slept at his sister's house, but he frequently found himself living on the street. During the course of several years, he enrolled in different programs to break his substance abuse, but each time he would quickly relapse. | Then, in 2012, when Spears was 41, he went to the Rescue Mission of Trenton to get help. | "When I came in here, I was beat down, broken, so I had to…
(2026-08-14). Nation celebrates I-Day with fervour. tribune.com.pk 
The nation celebrated its 80th Independence Day with national zeal and fervour on Friday, as President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu paid tribute to the sacrifices of the country's founders, martyrs and veterans, while calling for national unity, peace, economic progress and a stronger, more prosperous Pakistan. | The day began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes at provincial headq…
(2026-08-14). Sunday 8/16: Stand with the Students of India. indybay.org In front of Chase Bank | 39395 Paseo Padre Pkwy | Corner of Paseo Padre Parkway & Walnut Street | Fremont, CA 94538…
(2026-08-14). Nigel Farage regains UK parliamentary seat, fights off Count Binface challenge. geo.tv This collage of photos shows Count Binface and Britain's Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage. — Reuters/FileFarage skips vote count following police advisory.Count Binface takes more than quarter of the vote.Poll result underscores political risks of Farage's gamble.
(2026-08-14). West Bank Water Dispute Escalates as Israeli Settlers Divert Palestinian Spring. moderndiplomacy.eu On a scorching summer day, Israeli settlers gathered around a pool in the occupied West Bank that Palestinians say was created by diverting water from a spring that had long irrigated their crops. The spring near the village of Fasayil in the fertile Jordan Valley had provided Palestinian farmers with water for generations, supporting agriculture, …
(2026-08-14). The Gambian women turning grief into song. aljazeera.com Known as the Kanyeleng, they have transformed their experience of child loss through a tradition of music.
(2026-08-14). Trump asks US Supreme Court to approve White House ballroom project. geo.tv The White House and the ongoing Ballroom construction as seen from a window at the Washington Monument, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 15, 2026. REUTERSThe Trump administration asked the US Supreme Court on Friday to allow it to complete construction of a ballroom and secure underground…
(2026-08-14). Yemen's Houthis claim new attack on Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia: What to know. al-monitor.com The strike follows a deadly Houthi attack on a ship in the Red Sea as the renewed conflict take its toll on shipping.
(2026-08-14). Advance UK's 'Great British' Successor Group Refuses to Rule Out Foreign Funding. bylinetimes.com The campaign group replacing Advance UK — a party registered only in December — has refused to rule out foreign funding for its 'Great British' efforts. | It comes amid a Advance UK was established by Ben Habib, who was the co-deputy leader of Reform UK from October 2023 until he was removed and replaced by Richard Ti…
(2026-08-14). US, China, Russia and other nations extend Independence Day greetings to Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
The United States, China, Russia and other nations on Friday extended greetings to the people of Pakistan on the country's 79th Independence Day, reaffirming their friendship and partnership with Islamabad. | The day began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes at provincial headquarters, while special prayers were offered for the peace, solidarity and prosperity of the country, Radio Pakistan reported. | Flag-hoisting ceremonies were held across the country, while buildings, streets and public places were decorated with national flags, buntings and colourful lights. | In a statement sh…
(2026-08-14). Record-breaking rain in Japan leaves several dead, thousands stranded. aljazeera.com At least four people were killed, and one remains missing after record-breaking rain triggered flooding in Japan.
(2026-08-14). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-14). Participa Miguel Díaz-Canel en jornada por el Día Nacional de la Defensa. radiohc.cu 
Por: Demetrio Villaurrutia Zulueta | Trabajar en tiempo de paz desde las estructuras de Zonas de Defensa, constituye un ejercicio de permanente aprendizaje en los tiempos complejos como los que vivimos, donde la defensa de la Patria es fundamental, e igualmente la búsqueda de salidas u alternativas a problemas que surgen en la vida cotidiana, por su impacto en lo social. | Como habitualmente sucede cada viernes, el país dedicó la jornada a la celebración del Día Nacional de la Defensa. | En esta ocasión, el Presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, llegó hasta la zona de defensa Robl…
(2026-08-14). La crisi sistemica dello Stato britannico. strategic-culture.su Vale la pena ascoltare cià≤ che ha da dire Galloway mentre ripercorre il percorso che ha portato all'autodistruzione del sistema britannico. | Segue nostro Un politico in esilio | Il