(2026-08-13). Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com DUBAI, Aug 13 (Reuters) – The Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management", the recently appointed head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit said on Thursday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States had "total control" of the strategic waterway.Hossein Taeb said the U.S. had sought to disrupt what he described as the Islamic Republic's popularity in the region by launching another war in the Strait of Hormuz, but had once more been defeated despite claiming Iran had neither an air force nor a navy.
(2026-08-13). Oil eases as weaker demand outlook counters Mideast supply concerns. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices eased on Thursday after gains in previous sessions, as attention turned to expectations of weaker global oil demand this year, while there was no progress on opening the vital Strait of Hormuz. | Brent futures slipped 42 cents, or 0.47%, to $88.56 a barrel, trimming gains made over the previous six sessions. | West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 55 cents, or 0.66%, to $82.72, after advancing over the past five sessions. | A senior Iranian source said on Wednesday there had been no progress in talks to revive an interim ‚Å deal agreed i…
(2026-08-13). Iran's Hormuz authority denies Trump claims of control over strait: What to know. al-monitor.com Trump administration officials have said oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are rising, but maritime traffic remains diminished.
(2026-08-13). Erdogan eyes expansion of Makkah pact. tribune.com.pk 
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday he hoped more countries would join a defence agreement signed last week between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan aimed at stabilising a region wracked by conflict. | The so-called Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was signed on Friday as the Middle East grapples with fallout from the US-Iran war which has dragged in regional players and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. | "Our vision for it is not limited to the three countries," the Turkish leader told the London-based Asharq Al-Awsat daily. "Rather we aspire for it to grow, and perhap…
(2026-08-13). How China Won the Iran War. portside.org How China Won the Iran War |
(2026-08-13). Three Flags, One Shield: Inside The Makkah Pact. ummid.com Born from doubts about US protection after Iranian strikes went unanswered, and Yemen's collapsing truce, the Makkah Pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye reshapes regional alignments – unsettling Iran, unnerving Israel, and drawing wary attention from India amid a related disinformation flare-up.
(2026-08-13). Iran to join BRICS development bank soon, central bank governor says. al-monitor.com DUBAI, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Iran will soon join the New Development Bank, the development lender established by the BRICS group of nations, central bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said in a state media report published on Wednesday ahead of a BRICS finance meeting in India.Iran remains under sweeping U.S. and international sanctions, and it has yet to reach a peace deal to end the current conflict with the U.S. and Israel, giving Tehran added incentive to seek alternative financial channels outside the dollar system.
(2026-08-13). Israel's 'Systematic Destruction': Is Southern Lebanon Becoming the Next Gaza? thinktank.pk The latest Middle East escalation is no longer confined to Gaza or the confrontation between the United States and Iran. Southern Lebanon is emerging as another major front where military operations are producing consequences that could reshape the region for years. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned what he described as Israel's "systematic destruction" in …
(2026-08-13). Iran's Araghchi slams France, other Western nations 'hypocrisy' over human rights. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday slammed the "blatant and embarrassing" hypocrisy of "countries like France" over their stance on human rights and international law. | "Your backing of Israel's genocide in Gaza—and aggression against Iran—has destroyed whatever moral high ground you imagined you had," he wrote in a post on X. | Countries like France should stop lecturing the world about "human rights" and international law. The hypocrisy is blatant and embarrassing. | Your backing of Israel's genocide in Gaza—and aggression against Iran—has destroyed whatever moral hi…
(2026-08-13). Interim peace deal in limbo. tribune.com.pk 
Iran and the United States remain at loggerheads over efforts to agree a permanent end to the war in the Gulf, according to a senior Iranian source, who said there had been no progress in talks to revive the interim deal agreed in June and define a time frame to implement it. | The comments were a further blow to hopes for a resolution to the crisis, following new attacks on shipping in the region on Tuesday. | The deal agreed in June declared an "immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts", but quickly unravelled, with US President Donald Trump saying it was "over" on July 7 and…
(2026-08-13). Norway praises Pakistan's 'important and constructive role' in Iran-US conflict. tribune.com.pk 
Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide commended Pakistan's "important and constructive role" during the recent Iran-US conflict, including the leadership and contributions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, during delegation-level talks in Islamabad on Thursday, the Foreign Office said. | Eide and Dar led the talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the two sides reviewed the "whole gamut of bilateral cooperation" and discussed trade, investment, climate change, maritime affairs and education, according to the…
english.palinfo.com (2026-08-12). Israeli artillery shelling and gunfire target eastern Gaza
Israeli forces renewed artillery shelling and gunfire across several areas of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, continuing violations of the ceasefire agreement on the ground.
(2026-08-13). Pakistan aviation sector reels. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's aviation sector and air travellers are facing disruptions as escalating tensions between Iran and the United States and the resulting closure of airspace across parts of the Middle East have thrown global air travel into disarray, with airlines facing soaring fuel costs, cancellations and longer routes. | Aviation sources said more than 52,000 flights had been cancelled following the closure of air routes in the Middle East, while global flight operations had declined by 50% to 60% amid heightened security concerns. | The crisis has dealt the aviation industry its biggest financial blow since the Co…
(2026-08-13). Factbox-After Turkey ruse, a look at past secret presidential trips. al-monitor.com By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Closed aircraft window shades. A ballcap pulled low to hide the president's face. Seized cellphones. Strict warnings against leaks.These are all hallmarks of secret, unannounced trips made by American presidents to war zones and high-risk areas, a decades-old practice that has drawn new scrutiny after President Donald Trump sneaked off the regular Air Force One jet to take a separate plane as he left Turkey on July 8.
(2026-08-13). UK, Italy among states considered to verify Hezbollah disarmament. tribune.com.pk 
Israel and Lebanon have agreed on Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Indonesia as potential contributors to a proposed mechanism that could see foreign troops deployed to Lebanon to verify Hezbollah's disarmament, people familiar with the matter said. | The shortlist emerged from U.S.-mediated talks in Rome last week, the latest round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon on implementing a June agreement that ties Israel's phased withdrawal from Lebanon to the disarmament of Hezbollah. | The countries could help define the mechanism's scope, provide personnel to oversee its implementation or contribute troop…
(2026-08-13). After US criticism, Israel ties Lebanon withdrawal to Hezbollah disarmament. al-monitor.com By Maayan Lubell and Maya GebeilyJERUSALEM/BEIRUT, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Israel won't withdraw from southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, the defence minister said on Thursday, qualifying remarks he made a day earlier that had suggested Israeli forces would occupy the territory indefinitely and drew U.S. criticism.
(2026-08-13). Lebanon has not agreed to shortlist of countries that could verify disarmament, official says. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, Aug 13 (Reuters) – A Lebanese official denied on Thursday a Reuters report that Beirut had agreed with Israel to a shortlist of countries that could send troops to Lebanon to verify the disarmament of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, and said it was following up on the issue with Washington.A June 26 deal brokered by the U.S. linked the progressive withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon to the "verified disarmament" of all non-state armed groups by the Lebanese government. Hezbollah, which is not a party to the agreement, has rejected disarming.
(2026-08-13). New Zealand faces lawsuit over technology use during Gaza war. asiapacificreport.nz The New Zealand government faces legal action over allegations its space technology may have supported Israel's military operations during the Gaza genocide, reports The New Arab. By Ibrahim Othman New Zealand's government is facing a historic lawsuit before the High Court at Wellington, with activists and lawyers seeking to overturn judicial reviews and licences granted…
(2026-08-13). Fidel Castro, the Cuban Revolution and Africa. mronline.org 
On December 22, 1975, Fidel Castro spoke to more than a million Cuban people in Havana's plaza of the Revolution. It was the closing day of the first congress of the communist party of Cuba. He spoke about the importance of the congress and reemphasized Cuba's unwavering support for not only Angola but all of Africa.
(2026-08-13). Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic: Fidel's legacy challenges us today with more force than ever. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-08-13). Descargue el libro "Los afortunados entrevistadores de Fidel" cubadebate.cu Dicen que por lo menos dos mil periodistas de todo el mundo piden entrevistarse con Fidel Castro. Frei Betto, Gianni Miná, Ignacio Ramonet y Tomás Borge los autores de las cuatros entrevistas concedidas con el líder de la Revolución Cubana, no solo comparten esa excepcional suerte.
(2026-08-13). August 15 Monday, August 17: Online: Three Chances to Hear Huwaida Arraf on Tour. wibailoutpeople.org 
Huwaida Arraf is a Palestinian-American civil/human rights attorney and social justice activist. She has been involved in legal, political, and grassroots initiatives for Palestinian rights for the last two decades, including co-founding the Nobel Peace Prize-nominated International Solidarity Movement (ISM), and leading the Free Gaza Movement which, beginning in 2008, organized sea voyages to Gaza …
(2026-08-13). Gaza cancer patients face rising death rate amid Israeli curbs, doctors say. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Hasseb AlwazeerCAIRO/GAZA, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Gaza cancer patients are dying at two to three times the pace they did before the start of the war in the territory, as Israel blocks many from travelling for treatment after destroying the only local specialised facility, Gaza doctors said.Israel blew up Gaza's specialised cancer hospital last year after saying troops found a tunnel used by Hamas militants running beneath it. That means that an estimated 17,000 Gazans with cancer have no local option for chemotherapy or other advanced therapy.
(2026-08-13). If We Could See Everything, It Would Radicalize Us All Instantly. thealtworld.com It's hard to wrap your mind around the abusiveness of the imperial status quo, partly because it's all we've ever known, and partly because it's too big to perceive all at once. | The statistics don't show you the true human impact. The personal anecdotes just show you small snapshots of individuals suffering in their own lives. A working single mother crying in her car in a TikTok video because the endless toil necessary for survival is all-consuming and overwhelming. A news report about child labor in DRC cobalt mines. An Instagram reel about a father in Gaza carrying plastic bags he's been told contain the rem…
(2026-08-13). Vigil for the People of Gaza, Madison, August 15, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org Saturday, August 15: Vigil for the People of Gaza | Madison Farmer's Market, King St. Corner Capitol Square8 — 10: 30 am…
(2026-08-13). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza roadmap — History tells us Israel may be planning to Stay. juancole.com
(2026-08-13). Machado is hiring DC lobbyists for access to Venezuela's future. responsiblestatecraft.org Opposition leader-in-exile Maria Corina Machado has hired veteran Republican lobbyists in Washington DC in what experts say is an effort to gain the support of the Trump administration as she continues to seek the Venezuelan presidency.Machado has retained lobbyist Ed Rogers as a U.S.-based "government affairs and public relations" consultant, according to a recent
(2026-08-13). Afghanistan: Taliban Forcibly Disappear 6 Rights Workers. hrw.org (New York, August 12, 2026) — Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have forcibly disappeared six staff members of the nongovernmental group Women and Children Legal Research Foundation (WCLRF) for nearly a month, Human Rights Watch said today. The Taliban have provided no information on the whereabouts of the organization's leadership team, who were arrested in Kabul on July 18, 2026. The Women and Children Legal Research Foundation delivers assistance programs and conducts research and advocacy on women and children's rights. The Taliban authorities should permit family members and legal counsel to visit tho…
(2026-08-13). Burnham's climate COBRA meeting was a massive let down. thecanary.co 
On Wednesday 12 August, Andy Burnham finally acknowledged the climate chaos we're experiencing by holding a COBRA meeting. People hoped the PM would implement serious measures to ensure the long-term viability of the country; instead, we got this: Water nationalisation for our water security? End north sea oil & gas — invest in renewables for […] | By
(2026-08-13). Karnataka UG NEET 2026 Option Entry Last Date Aug 13, Allotment on Aug 19. ummid.com Candidates seeking admission in Medical and Dental courses through Karnataka NEET UG 2026 (UGNEET 2026) Counselling should note that the link to download verification slip and option entry are now available on the website.
(2026-08-13). Israel sends troops into West Bank homes besieged by Jewish settlers. al-monitor.com By Ali SawaftaQUSRA, West Bank, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Israeli troops took up positions inside Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra on Thursday, the mayor said, after settlers trapped Palestinian families this week in a siege Palestinians say is aimed at forcing them from their land.The siege began at the weekend when Jewish settlers closed off the road to the three homes in the Palestinian village of Qusra and set up a tent in their front yards, refusing to allow anyone to enter or leave. The settlers had earlier cut off their electricity and water.
(2026-08-13). Trump holds back on further military action as economic pressure bears down on Iran. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks during the signing ceremony for an executive order on mail ballots, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., March 31, 2026. — ReutersTrump says Iran is suffering from inflation of more than 300%.He claims Iran is broke…
(2026-08-13). South Africa launches ETA system for travelers from China, India, Indonesia, Mexico. ecns.cn South Africa recently launched its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system on Wednesday, allowing travelers from China, India, Indonesia and Mexico to apply online for entry authorization.
(2026-08-13). The coming fuel crisis: what Ukraine and California have in common. onlineopinion.com.au Russian transportation fuel shortages are caused by Ukraine drone attacks, while California shortages are directly related to political over regulations.
(2026-08-13). 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.
(2026-08-13). Nicaragua national pavilion opens in central China. ecns.cn The Nicaragua national pavilion was inaugurated on Wednesday in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, becoming the first specialty exhibition venue in China authorized by the Nicaraguan Embassy in China to showcase the country's products and culture.
(2026-08-13). K-P cabinet boosts youth funding to Rs5b. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet has approved a wide-ranging package of measures covering youth entrepreneurship, education, healthcare, energy infrastructure, compensation for victims of militancy and institutional reforms, Minister for Information and Public Relations Shafi Jan said while briefing the media on decisions taken at the cabinet's 56th meeting. | The cabinet increased the cost of the Ehsaas Naujawan Programme from Rs3 billion to Rs5 billion in response to sustained public demand and a growing number of applications. The flagship initiative is aimed at promoting youth entrepreneurship, self-employme…
(2026-08-13). Nearly 120 automobile brands to participate in Chengdu International Motor Show. ecns.cn The 29th Chengdu International Motor Show will be held from Aug. 21 to Aug. 30 at the Western China International Expo, the event's organizing committee said on Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). Ex-Chinese PM Zhu Rongji dies aged 97. tribune.com.pk 
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, whose market reforms helped drive the country's extraordinary economic rise, died on Wednesday at the age of 97. | Zhu became premier in 1998 and swiftly lived up to his reputation as a hard-hitting free marketeer. Among his best-known reforms were a broad programme to privatise unprofitable state-owned enterprises, the privatisation of urban housing and the promotion of home ownership. | He passed away from illness in Beijing late Wednesday morning "after medical treatment failed to save him", state news agency Xinhua reported. | "The life of comrade Zhu Rongji was a life of…
(2026-08-13). Shanghai Jiao Tong University rallies to win AUBL title in 72-69 thriller. ecns.cn Shanghai Jiao Tong University rallied in the second half to edge National Chengchi University 72-69 on Tuesday in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, winning the 2026 Asian University Basketball League (AUBL) title.
(2026-08-13). Makkah Quran Competition 2026 Preliminary Round Starts. ummid.com The Preliminary Qualifying Round of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Quran began Friday August 07, 2026 at the competition venue in Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-13). 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.
(2026-08-13). Cook Islands election: preliminary results starting to come in. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Tiana Haxton of RNZ Pacific Preliminary results are starting to come in for the Cook Islands general election. As of 10pm local time, preliminary results indicated the incumbent Prime Minister and Cook Islands Party leader Mark Brown had easily won the Takuvaine-Tutakimoa seat. Brown had 269 votes, while the next best placed was Davina…
(2026-08-13). Madison, August 20, 2026: Weekly Vigil Against U.S. War and Militarism. wibailoutpeople.org Thursday, August 20: | Weekly Vigil Against War and Militarism | Corner of Willy and Blair Streets, Madison | 4: 30 — 5: 30 PM…
(2026-08-13). Pinglu Canal begins live-ship trials ahead of September opening. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal, China's first major river-to-sea canal included in a national development plan, began live-ship trials on Wednesday, marking the final major test before the waterway opens to traffic.
(2026-08-13). China spends 243.6 billion yuan on civil affairs in H1. ecns.cn China spent 243.6 billion yuan ($36.1 billion) on civil affairs programs in the first half of 2026, up 5.2% year on year, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). 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.
(2026-08-13). Australian union calls off strike by Victorian doctors. wsws.org In what would have been their first strike in 20 years, thousands of doctors at seven Melbourne hospitals had planned to stop work for 3.5 hours, as part of a year-long enterprise bargaining dispute with the state Labor government over wages and conditions.
(2026-08-13). Muslims Against Muslims? Why Rohingya Refugees Are Under Attack in Malaysia? thinktank.pk The Rohingya refugee crisis in Malaysia is becoming more than a debate about immigration, national security or social pressure. It is increasingly becoming a test of Muslim solidarity, humanitarian responsibility and Malaysia's identity as a Muslim-majority country. A recent wave of anti-Rohingya hate speech and misinformation has intensified tensions between parts of Malaysian society and …
(2026-08-13). Viral invitation draws 300 strangers from across China to Xinjiang wedding. ecns.cn More than 300 strangers traveled from across China to attend a wedding in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Saturday after a digital invitation meant for family and friends unexpectedly went viral.
(2026-08-13). Kohei Saito on degrowth, Marx and the future of the left. links.org.au 
By integrating Marxist principles with degrowth, we can develop strategies that appeal to a broader alliance and a wider movement against the capitalist system and for climate justice, argues Kohei Saito.
(2026-08-13). America's Most Divisive Historian Gets a New Biography. portside.org America's Most Divisive Historian Gets a New Biography |
(2026-08-13). Democratic establishment mobilizes to defeat DSA gubernatorial candidate in Wisconsin. wsws.org In Wisconsin, the Democratic Party establishment mounted a ferocious campaign in the run-up to the vote to prevent a victory in the gubernatorial primary by Francesca Hong, a self-described "socialist" and member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
(2026-08-13). The SEP and the struggle against imperialist war. wsws.org We are publishing here the first of six resolutions adopted unanimously by the Ninth National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US), held from August 2 to 7, 2026…
(2026-08-13). China's Ice Silk Road: Why Being First Through Arctic Matters. ummid.com India cannot out-race China's head start, but it can ensure the Arctic does not become a corridor where Beijing alone writes the terms – for India, for Europe or for anyone else who eventually needs to sail through it.
(2026-08-13). 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.
(2026-08-13). 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.
(2026-08-13). White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to step down at month end, will be Trump's 'outside advisor'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position at the end of August but will continue working with President Donald Trump as an outside adviser. | Leavitt, 28, is the youngest person ever to serve as White House Press Secretary. She said she decided to leave the demanding role to spend more time with her two children. | In a post on X, Leavitt described her time as Press Secretary as the "honour and adventure of a lifetime." However, she said balancing motherhood with the responsibilities of the job had become difficult. After returning from maternity leave following…
(2026-08-13). Homeless people die in New Zealand winter. wsws.org The recent deaths of a woman in Christchurch and a man in Wellington are an indictment of the successive National and Labour Party-led governments whose policies have led to soaring homelessness.
(2026-08-13). Wang Xiji, pioneer of China's space program, dies at 105. ecns.cn Wang Xiji, one of the pioneers of China's space program, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and recipient of the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" Meritorious Service Medal, died in Beijing on Wednesday at the age of 105 after an illness.
(2026-08-13). Oman says oil spill from stricken tanker has reached its coast. aljazeera.com Up to 40km of coastline affected by oil pollution, Omani environmental authority says.
(2026-08-13). Understanding Smart Use of Property Payment Plans. ummid.com Good Property Payment Plans do a lot more than just defer cash outflow – they have a bearing on actual affordability and management of liquidity and can be great tools to buy a property with superior foresight and discipline.
(2026-08-13). US ambassador denounces settler siege as Israel dispatches troops. al-monitor.com Israeli forces on Thursday moved against rogue settlers who have besieged Palestinians amid unusually strong US criticism, even as Israel inaugurated a major settlement elsewhere in the West Bank. | Settlers near Nablus since Sunday have blockaded Palestinian homes, including one owned by a US citizen, with residents saying they have been cut off from food and other supplies.
(2026-08-13). August 9, 1942: The Day of The People of India. ummid.com It is a worth reflecting subject that why Ram Manohar Lohia – who participated actively and with unwavering dedication in the movement – described August 9th as the 'Day of the People of India'.
(2026-08-13). 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.
(2026-08-13). A Police Report, Legal Threats and a Splinter Party: Inside the Demise of Advance UK. bylinetimes.com The wind-up of Advance UK has led to legal threats and recriminations between former activists and senior figures — with Byline Times able to reveal that party founder Ben Habib reported his own Chief Operating Officer to the police. | Advance UK, a competitor party to Reform and Restore Britain, formally deregistered with the Electoral Commission in July, amid fears it would only haemorrhage support to Rupert Lowe MP's Restore Britain. | It was set up by businessman Ben Habib, who was the co-deputy leader of Reform UK from October 2023 until he was removed and replaced by Richard Tice in July 2024. | Ha…
(2026-08-13). Adani, BJP and RSS keeping the 'system' under their control: Rahul Gandhi in Prayagraj. ummid.com Adani, BJP and RSS have captured the system and keeping it under their control, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi said while addressing thousands of students gathered at KP Ground in Prayagraj for the Congress Party's Chhatron Ki Goonj (Echo of Students) program Saturday August 08, 2026.
(2026-08-13). 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.
(2026-08-13). PM2.5 falls 6.2% across China in first seven months, water quality improves. ecns.cn China recorded improvements in both air and water quality in the first seven months of 2026, with average PM2.5 concentrations falling 6.2% year on year, Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu said Thursday.
(2026-08-13). Thursday 8/27: Democratic Socialism vs Revolutionary Communism-Come Hear Rafael Kadaris Speak. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-08-13). Turkey lays out plans for defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Aug 13 (Reuters) – 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.
(2026-08-13). Thursday 8/13: Stop Attacks On Haitian Immigrants! Defend TPS. indybay.org Northwest corner of 14th and Broadway, downtown Oakland…
(2026-08-13). 'Minnesota Is Not for Sale': Peggy Flanagan Wins Senate Primary, Defeating Millions in Dark Money. scheerpost.com Jake Johnson Common Dreams Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota's lieutenant governor, won her state's Democratic primary for the US Senate on Tuesday by an overwhelming margin, defeating US Rep. Angie Craig and outside groups that spent tens of millions of dollars trying to influence the race. "For months now, I have been telling you that this campaign was about …
(2026-08-13). 13 face case over Samanabad gas blast. tribune.com.pk 
Police have registered a case against 13 people, including senior gas company officials and two contractors, over a gas-leak explosion in Samanabad that killed three people and left four others injured. | The case was registered under Section 322 of the Pakistan Penal Code on the complaint of Muhammad Zain, a resident of Masoodabad, Samanabad. | Those nominated include general manager, Deputy Chief Development Mian Nadeem, Senior Engineer Muhammad Zaheer, Sub-Engineer Gul Faraz, Sui gas employee Malik Shahbaz alias Billa and contractors Shahid and Tanveer, along with other employees. | According to the complai…
(2026-08-13). Rivers of money flowing to some greedy politicians and elections. indybay.org Many rivers of corrupting big money flowing into our elections, and to the politicians!
(2026-08-13). Shah Shams Park lake to reopen after 15 years. tribune.com.pk 
The long-dormant lake at Shah Shams Park is set to reopen to the public after 15 years and the authorities have been directed to make it operational during the first week of September. | Multan Commissioner Aamir Karim Khan visited the park on Wednesday to inspect the ongoing restoration work and directed the Multan Horticulture Agency to complete all remaining works within the stipulated timeframe. | The lake has remained non-functional since 2011. Its restoration is being carried out on a fast-track basis under the commissioner's directives to revive one of the city's important recreational attractions. | Aa…
(2026-08-13). Unitree IPO draws strong investor interest with record-low winning rate. ecns.cn Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics has attracted strong market attention after its IPO subscription results showed the lowest winning rate in the history of Shanghai's STAR Market.
(2026-08-13). Europe witnesses rare total solar eclipse. tribune.com.pk 
Day briefly turned to night in Spain on Wednesday, as the country witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century, plunging it into eerie darkness in one of nature's greatest spectacles. | The spectral glow of the Sun's outer corona, shimmering out of the edges of the shadowy Moon, drew gasps and cheers from huge crowds, just 90 minutes after it first appeared in the remote Arctic region of northern Russia. | "This is crazy!" said one woman in Tarragona, on Spain's Mediterranean coast, as the crowd beside her applauded enthusiastically. | The eclipse ⚪ a first in mainland Europe since 2006 ⚪ c…
(2026-08-13). Hot Take | When a buffalo shows up at your door. ecns.cn A wild water buffalo suddenly wandered into a family's courtyard. Instead of driving it away, the homeowner grabbed a bucket and a hose, offering the thirsty visitor a drink.
(2026-08-13). The Dark Side of Germany's AI Revolution: Falling Wages and Rising Inequality. thinktank.pk Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing Germany's economy, but a new concern is moving to the center of the debate: what will happen to workers' wages as companies adopt AI? A survey of more than 3,000 German companies already using artificial intelligence suggests that the wage effects could be significantly more negative than positive, particularly for …
(2026-08-13). Pakistan offers maritime muscle to protect shipping. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Wednesday said it was prepared to cooperate with Saudi Arabia and other members of a maritime coalition intended to protect commercial shipping and global supply chains. | "Pakistan is a signatory to this coalition and abides by its communiqué," Foreign Office spokesman Tahir Andrabi told reporters in Islamabad | Three Pakistani nationals were killed and another Pakistani was injured after Houthi forces attacked a commercial vessel in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, according to the Foreign Ministry. Eleven other Pakistani and Indonesian sailors were rescued. | Islamabad condemned the attack, desc…
(2026-08-13). US Shell Factory Exposed: Why US For-Profit Industry Can't Compete with Russian/Chinese Production. thealtworld.com 
The US had set the target of manufacturing 100,000 155mm artillery shells every month by the end of 2025. | Instead, it has failed to reach even half this target. | This is in part due to an entire General Dynamics factory that failed to make a single usable shell component in 2 years and after receiving hundreds of millions of dollars to do so. | Far from just an issue with artillery shells, US military industrial production is being held back by systemic flaws rooted in the for-profit nature of the US government and economy itself — siphoning off billions (if not trillions) of tax dollars and not only retu…
(2026-08-13). Free Speech Union board member revealed in Daily Blog editor Martyn Bradbury's 'gagging' case. asiapacificreport.nz 
Pacific Media Watch A court struggle featuring Daily Blog editor and media freedom defender Martyn Bradbury has taken a surprise turn, with Free Speech Union (FSU) board member and political commentator Ani O'Brien being revealed as the complainant behind "secret" proceedings, reports Radia Waatea. Bradbury, who is a regular commentator on Radio Waatea covering politics…
(2026-08-13). Olympic champion Wu Dajing appointed China short track head coach. ecns.cn Two-time Olympic gold medalist Wu Dajing has been officially named the new head coach of China's national short track speed skating team following an open recruitment process, the Winter Sports Administration Centre of GASC announced on Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). Saturday 8/15: – yes, Tesla – NO. indybay.org Lake Cunningham Park, parking lot D | 2305 S. White Road | San Jose 95148…
(2026-08-13). Govt raises SC judges' perks retrospectively. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government has increased the salaries, judicial allowance and pension-related benefits of Supreme Court judges, with the revised salaries and allowances to take effect retrospectively from December 10, 2025. | President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the summary seeking an increase in the salaries of SC judges at par with those of judges of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC). Under the approved summary, the revised salaries and judicial allowance will be payable from December 10 last year, meaning SC judges will receive the increased benefits for the intervening period as well. | According to th…
(2026-08-13). Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji passes away at 98. ecns.cn Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died of illness at the age of 98 in Beijing at 11: 06 a.m. Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). Sunday 10/4: Threads of Heritage: An Arab Fashion Legacy (AACC Event). indybay.org Casablanca Banquet Hall | 1682 Monterey Road | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-08-13). Tuesday 9/8: Annual 9/11 Truth Film Festival. indybay.org Grand Lake Theatre, | 3200 Grand Avenue, Oakland, | California 94610…
(2026-08-13). Saturday, August 29, 2026: Last Day to See Exhibit: Threading Solidarity: Tatreez from Teejop to Palestine. wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, August 29: Last Day to See Exhibit: Threading Solidarity: Tatreez from Teejop to Palestine Arts+Literature Laboratory 111. S. Livingston St. Suite 100, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 Hours: T-Fri. 10 am — 5 pm, Saturday's 12-5 pm Arts + Literature Laboratory presents Threading Solidarity: Tatreez from Teejop to Palestine, a group exhibition featuring the work of …
(2026-08-13). Maharashtra B Arch 2026 Round 1 Allotment Today – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell publishing today i.e. Monday August 10, 2026 on its official website 'arch2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of B Arch 2026 CAP Round 1 of candidates who have applied for Admission to First Year Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-13). Leavitt to leave as White House press secretary. aljazeera.com Karoline Leavitt has announced that she will be stepping down from her position as White House press secretary.
(2026-08-13). Total Solar Eclipse August 12, 2026 – Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com A Total Solar Eclipse will be witnessed Wednesday August 12, 2026 and will be visible in Europe, United States, Canada, Northwestern Africa and other northern regions (Total or Partial) but not in India, Saudi Arabia and other Asian countries.
(2026-08-13). 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.
(2026-08-13). ICE Plans To Give Officers Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks. portside.org ICE Plans To Give Officers Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks. |
(2026-08-13). Financial Times embraces Burnham's "public control" agenda for crisis-ridden water companies. wsws.org Since Margaret Thatcher's Conservative government sold off the country's water authorities in 1989, water and sewerage charges have risen by around 40 percent in real terms.
(2026-08-13). Guangdong issues 2.5 bln yuan offshore RMB bonds in Macao. ecns.cn The People's Government of Guangdong Province successfully issued 2.5 billion yuan ($350 million) of offshore RMB-denominated local government bonds in Macao, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao.
(2026-08-13). Hong Kong Customs, Pakistan Customs sign cooperative arrangement. ecns.cn Hong Kong Customs and Pakistan Customs signed a cooperative arrangement Wednesday to strengthen intelligence exchange and combat cross-border crime, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government said.
(2026-08-13). US looking for 'new creative' ways to fight a war it's already 'won'. responsiblestatecraft.org The Bunker
(2026-08-13). Friday 8/14: Join Us for a Discussion on: What Should We Do Now to Work for Revolution? indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-08-13). 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…
(2026-08-13). Democratic primary elections show volatility amid shift to the left. wsws.org In Wisconsin, the Democratic Party establishment mounted a ferocious campaign in the run-up to the vote to prevent a victory in the gubernatorial primary by Francesca Hong, a self-described "socialist" and member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
(2026-08-13). Three Gorges Dam shipping throughput reaches 100 million metric tons in 2026. ecns.cn Shipping throughput via the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River reached 100 million metric tons as of 12: 40 a.m. Thursday, according to the Three Gorges Navigation Authority.
(2026-08-13). AI-generated Chinese fantasy video goes viral overseas. ecns.cn A short AI-generated video depicting a traditional Chinese fantasy palace has gone viral on overseas social media, drawing more than 5 million views in four days.
(2026-08-13). What Types of Injuries May Support a Personal Injury Settlement? moguldom.com An injury after an accident often raises an important question: can it support a personal injury settlement? Many people assume only catastrophic injuries lead to compensation, while others believe every injury automatically creates a claim. In reality, no diagnosis automatically guarantees compensation. A potential claim generally depends on the nature of the injury, whether another …
(2026-08-13). China's domestically developed C919 jetliner launches first international route. ecns.cn China's domestically developed C919 large passenger jet made its first international commercial flight on Wednesday, with Air China's CA723 flight departing Beijing at around 3 p.m. for Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia, according to Air China.
(2026-08-13). Expert Explains the Real Danger Behind Trump's Midterm 'National Emergency' Threat. portside.org Expert Explains the Real Danger Behind Trump's Midterm 'National Emergency' Threat |
(2026-08-13). Indian-origin teen kills family at US home; had searched 'kill family fantasies' online. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian-origin teenager has been arrested and charged with the murder of his mother and younger brother at their home in Massachusetts, US. | Arjun Aravind, 17, who lives in Acton, was arrested early Wednesday after an overnight search by police. He has been accused of killing his 45-year-old mother, Sudha Venkatesan, and his 14-year-old brother, Siddarth Aravind. | Officials said Aravind allegedly attacked both victims inside their family home on Martha Lane on Tuesday. He then reportedly fled in his mother's Honda Accord. | The incident came to light when a tutor arrived at the house around 6:…
(2026-08-13). China-South Korea youth art festival brings young artists together in Seoul. ecns.cn The 24th China-Korea International Youth Art Festival was recently held in Seoul, South Korea.
(2026-08-13). China's auto exports top 1 million for second straight month. ecns.cn China exported 1.043 million vehicles in July, up 81.3% year on year, marking the second consecutive month exports exceeded one million units, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). I Knew Them: Tim Carstairs and The Unfinished Work. ummid.com Remembering Tim Carstairs, who passed away on 6 January 2015, is not an exercise in nostalgia, it is a way of measuring the distance between the standards he helped shape and the realities we still face.
(2026-08-13). Saturday 9/26: Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories. indybay.org Brava Theater Center, 2781 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA…
(2026-08-13). England captain Root tells players to be 'adults' as he ditches curfew. tribune.com.pk 
Joe Root said Wednesday there would be no curfew in place during his second spell as England Test captain. | Root will lead the England at his Headingley home ground on August 19 in their series opener against Pakistan for their first Test since former skipper Ben Stokes retired from international cricket and Brendon McCullum was sacked as red-ball coach. | McCullum, who remains in charge of England's white-ball teams, lost his job after a 2-1 home series loss to New Zealand in June, which followed a disastrous Ashes campaign in Australia. | One of the major controversies at the end of the 'Bazball' era was an…
(2026-08-13). China sees fewer marriages, more divorces in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China recorded 3.275 million marriage registrations and 1.383 million divorce registrations in the first half of 2026, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
(2026-08-13). The Socialist Electoral Project Still Hasn't Hit Its Ceiling. portside.org The Socialist Electoral Project Still Hasn't Hit Its Ceiling |
(2026-08-13). Saturday 8/15: San José…Defend Democracy. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José 95117…
(2026-08-13). 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.
(2026-08-13). 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.
(2026-08-13). No report of Chinese nationals injured or killed in Colombia earthquake: FM. ecns.cn There has been no report of Chinese nationals injured or killed in Colombia earthquake, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). North London bus drivers strike against extreme heat. wsws.org On Wednesday, drivers at Arriva North London's Tottenham garage told the World Socialist Web Site that even when the "air-cooling" system is on, temperatures inside can reach 39 to 40 degrees Celsius.
(2026-08-13). UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key This Week: Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the UGC NET official website 'ugcnet.nta.nic.in' the Answer Keys (Provisional) of UGC NET June 2026 this week, it has been officially confirmed.
(2026-08-13). 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).
(2026-08-13). Modern goat farming boosts rural incomes. tribune.com.pk 
Modern goat-rearing practices can increase farmers' incomes by 20% to 50% compared with traditional methods and help alleviate poverty in rural areas, Additional Director Livestock Dr Naila Maqsood said on Wednesday. | She said Sargodha was a major livestock-producing region but many goat farmers lacked awareness of scientific rearing techniques. | She said breeds including Makhi Cheeni, Nugri, Nagri and Faisalabadi Beetal were popular in the region and could provide substantial returns if managed properly. | Goats, she added, were often called the "cows of the poor" because they required relatively limited re…
(2026-08-13). Indonesia and India Are Jointly Planning a Hydrocarbon-Powered Future. wattsupwiththat.com The India-Indonesia trade relationship is dismissing the apocalyptic fantasy of the climate industrial complex and committing to secure the energy sources that people need to improve their lives.
(2026-08-13). Canada students protest: Immigration officers conduct searches, checks at demonstration sites in Calgary. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officers conducted searches at protest sites in Calgary where students have been holding demonstration. | The CBSA is responsible for enforcing immigration laws, investigating potential violations and carrying out removals across Canada.
(2026-08-13). 400,000DWT ore carrier berths at Zhanjiang Port. ecns.cn A 400,000DWT Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) flying the Marshall Islands flag berthed at Zhanjiang Port in Guangdong on Wednesday, carrying iron ore under maritime escort.
(2026-08-13). Adobe Publishes APAC AI Trends Report Spotlighting India Innovation. ummid.com Adobe's AI adoption report spotlights many data-driven insights, including the fact that rather than simply trying out AI tools, surveyed Indian creatives and professionals reported that they're embracing AI with confidence, with an overwhelming positive outlook on AI technologies when compared to their other APAC counterparts.
(2026-08-13). China's wild Asian elephant population grows amid conservation efforts. ecns.cn China's wild Asian elephant population has grown steadily in recent decades as conservation efforts improve habitats and reduce human-elephant conflicts.
(2026-08-13). Is India's Indus Freeze a Warning for Every Shared River on Earth? moderndiplomacy.eu Can a Treaty Survive Once One Side Decides Trust Is Gone On May 15, 2026, an international tribunal in The Hague ruled that a dam India is building on the Chenab River exceeds storage limits set by a treaty India insists no longer binds it. India rejected the ruling within a day, just as it …
(2026-08-13). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-08-13). 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.
(2026-08-13). Wednesday 9/2: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 8 Candidate Forum. indybay.org Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA 94114…
(2026-08-13). China's zero-tariff policy for 53 African nations yields $106.6 million in tariff savings at Guangzhou Customs. ecns.cn China's zero-tariff policy for all 53 African countries with diplomatic ties has yielded over 730 million yuan (about $106.6 million) in import savings at Guangzhou Customs in the first three months since its implementation, according to customs data released on Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). state media mock Trump over airplane switch, meme shows him hiding in a catering truck. al-monitor.com By Emily Giles, Elwely Elwelly and Melory GhaziDUBAI, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Iran's state media has mocked U.S. President Donald Trump after new details emerged about his secret aircraft switch during a visit to Turkey, saying it showed just how nervous he is about the Islamic Republic's power.
(2026-08-13). Olympic skateboarder times epic stunt with solar eclipse. aljazeera.com Spanish Olympic skateboarder Danny León timed a jump with the moon passing in front of the sun during a solar eclipse.
(2026-08-13). Saturday 8/22: San Jose Mutual Aid Bloc Party. indybay.org Hammer Theater Plaza…
(2026-08-13). Ankara plane incident shows panic and disorientation of Trump White House. wsws.org The episode that followed the NATO summit in Ankara is now causing a political uproar in Washington.
(2026-08-13). China In Photos: China's national carbon emissions market sees trading volume top 930 mln tonnes. ecns.cn The cumulative trading volume of China's national carbon emissions rights trading market had exceeded 930 million tonnes by the end of July, Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu said Thursday.
(2026-08-13). China In Photos: China's homegrown C919 aircraft completes 1st int'l commercial flight. ecns.cn China's homegrown C919 large passenger aircraft landed safely at the new Ulan Bator airport in Mongolia on Wednesday afternoon after departing from Beijing Capital International Airport, marking the completion of the aircraft's first scheduled international commercial passenger flight.
(2026-08-13). Friday 8/14: Palestinian Heritage Night at the Giants Baseball. indybay.org Oracle Park | 24 Willie Mays Plaza | San Francisco…
(2026-08-13). I go, you go, Traveling on the presidential plane – without Trump. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) – From the beginning, something didn't add up.During the closing hours of the NATO Leaders' Summit in Ankara in July, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he would not be flying home aboard the new presidential plane that had brought him to the Turkish capital after Qatar gifted it to the administration last year.
(2026-08-13). Human Rights Watch urges Taliban to release detained UN, NGO staff. al-monitor.com By Mohammad Yunus YawarKABUL, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Human Rights Watch called for the release of two UN staffers and six NGO workers in Afghanistan following a string of Taliban detentions in recent weeks.HRW said on Wednesday that six male staff working with the Women and Children Legal Research Foundation (WCLRF) had been "forcibly disappeared" from the NGO's Kabul office last month. The NGO has been involved in aid programmes and advocacy on women's and children's rights, HRW said.
(2026-08-13). With diplomacy stalled, US-Iran war risks entering another cycle of escalation. geo.tv The image features the national flags of the United States and Iran. — AFP/File
(2026-08-13). When Medical Trust Is Broken: 5 Things To Know About Abuse In Healthcare Settings. moguldom.com Healthcare depends on trust. Patients share private information, describe symptoms they may not discuss elsewhere, and allow exams or procedures because they believe medical professionals are acting in their best interest. That trust can make patients vulnerable. When a medical professional abuses their position, the harm can affect a person's health, sense of safety, and …
(2026-08-13). Justice Minister refers courts digitisation project to SIU, Hawks. sanews.gov.za Justice Minister refers courts digitisation project to SIU, Hawks | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has referred the Digitisation Project at courts around the country to the Special Investigating Unit (SUI) and the Hawks for investigation. | The project was rolled out five years ago to offices in the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces, including High Courts, Magistrates' Courts, Labour Courts and Masters' Offices to provide off-site records storage and digitisation. | According to the department, during an unannounced visit to the Master of the High Court in Pretori…
(2026-08-13). 'Air Force One could be targeted'. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-13). Watch: Grand Mosque Friday Sermon was befitting of Makkah Joint Defence Deal. ummid.com The Friday Sermon delivered by Imam and Khateeb of the Makkah Grand Mosque Sheikh Faisal bin Jameel Ghazzawi before the formal signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Deal between the three countries was prepared keeping in mind the significance of the occasion.
(2026-08-13). President Ramaphosa offers condolences on Lake Kariba tragedy. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa offers condolences on Lake Kariba tragedy | President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the Government and people of Zimbabwe following the loss of 44 lives in a ferry tragedy on Lake Kariba. ⚪ The ferry capsized on 11 August 2026, resulting in the deaths of 44 people. ⚪ On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa expressed his sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives, as well as to survivors of the tragedy. ⚪ His thoughts are also with families awaiting the outcome of ongoing search operations. ⚪ "As South Africans, we stand in…
(2026-08-13). Tennessee Plans Another Execution Despite Its Brutal Recent Mistakes. theintercept.com 
In early August, on the one-year anniversary of his father's death, Samson Childs invited his godfather out to eat at a Wingstop on Nashville's south side, not far from where his dad grew up. Hanging out with his godfather was a way for Childs to feel close to his father, Byron Black, who died at 69. "We talked and we cried and he gave me good memories — just old stories of my dad, him growing up, and how they stuck together," Childs said. | Black spent more than three decades on death row before he was killed by lethal injection on August 5, 2025, at Tennessee's Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. H…
(2026-08-13). Putin's most formidable force decoded: 100000 soldiers, Su-57s, nuclear bombers & other secrets out. hindustantimes.com Russia's Aerospace Forces, or VKS, mark their eleventh anniversary with a vast arsenal spanning fighter jets, strategic bombers, attack helicopters, hypersonic missiles, air-defence systems and military space assets. From the Su-57 and Kinzhal to the S-400 and Russia's strategic bombers, here's a look at the force behind Moscow's air and space power.
(2026-08-13). China clears over 60 million metric tons of solid waste in campaign against illegal dumping. ecns.cn China has cleared and disposed of more than 60 million metric tons of solid waste since June 2025 under a nationwide campaign against illegal dumping and disposal, Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment Li Gao said Thursday at a press conference in Beijing.
(2026-08-13). Taiwan says it was targeted last month in AI-driven hacking campaign. al-monitor.com By Ben Blanchard and Raphael SatterTAIPEI/WASHINGTON, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Taiwan detected AI-assisted cyberattacks on government agencies last month coming from overseas but the affected bodies successfully "handled" the incident, the Ministry of Digital Affairs said on Thursday.
(2026-08-13). Why tariffs are not the right tool to bolster US production. aljazeera.com Donald Trump's second term has been defined by tariffs, but experts question whether they actually work.
(2026-08-13). 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?
(2026-08-13). Official who threatened rank-and-file candidate Will Lehman suspended from UAW membership, but might remain on union payroll. wsws.org According to Lehman, his legal team was told by the Monitor that it would be up to the union apparatus to determine whether or not Jensen will still be paid by the UAW.
(2026-08-13). PM rebuffs 'bribe' jibe over laptop scheme. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, reaffirmed the government's commitment to equipping Pakistan's youth with modern technological and skill-based education, acknowledging the demands of a fast-paced, tech-driven era. | Speaking at a ceremony marking International Youth Day, the prime minister emphasized the importance of equal educational opportunities for all, particularly talented and deserving students, in line with the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. | The prime minister, announcing the country's first National Youth Employment Policy, launched the Skill Ambassador Programme and the Na…
(2026-08-13). Across Borders and Prison Walls: Keeping Families Connected During the Libya—Chad Conflict. icrc.org Long before the crises that followed 2011, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had already built a long and sometimes difficult history of humanitarian engagement in Libya and across its borders.
(2026-08-13). Over 2,000 fabric suppliers gather at Zhejiang home textiles expo. ecns.cn More than 2,000 fabric suppliers joined the 2026 Global Home Textile Eco-Fashion Exhibition & Shaoxing Keqiao China Textile City Curtain Fabric Exhibition, which opened Wednesday in Keqiao, Zhejiang Province.
(2026-08-13). Trump wants to talk to Hezbollah. Will they pick up the phone? responsiblestatecraft.org For decades, U.S. policy in Lebanon has focused on the elimination of Hezbollah, or at least its military wing. But the Trump administration has taken this effort to new heights.The State Department is
(2026-08-13). Cong leader Saud Hasan raiases immigration problems with UK MP Amanda Hack. ummid.com Congress leader Syed Saud Hasan from Madhya Pradesh Capital Bhopal met with Amanda Jayne Hack, MP from the ruling Labour Party of Britain (England), Saturday August 08, 2026 and discussed in detail the difficulties faced by Indians living in the United Kingdom due to the new immigration policies.
(2026-08-13). Xishuangbanna holds event to mark World Elephant Day. ecns.cn August 12 marked World Elephant Day, and the Wild Elephant Valley in Xishuangbanna hosted its 11th World Elephant Day public awareness event. The occasion also marked the 11th birthday of Yangniu.
(2026-08-13). 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.
(2026-08-13). China's Missile Race: Is Beijing Turning Military Power Into a Tool of Global Pressure? thinktank.pk China's latest long-range missile test has triggered a diplomatic confrontation that reaches far beyond the technical question of how Beijing conducts missile launches. The deeper issue is whether China is becoming one of the principal drivers of a new global missile and nuclear arms race—and whether Beijing is deliberately using military demonstrations, strategic ambiguity and …
(2026-08-13). 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!
(2026-08-13). Marriage registration services expand to banks in China. ecns.cn China is expanding marriage registration services to new venues, with some regions now offering registration at banks, scenic spots and cultural events.
(2026-08-13). Australia: Vote No to the third AEU-Labor Sellout! Build the Victorian Educators Rank-and-File Committee! wsws.org The Australian Education Union is once again trying to bulldoze Victorian teachers and staff into accepting a wage and condition cutting sellout that they have twice rejected.
(2026-08-13). China, Thailand police bust cross-border credit card fraud. ecns.cn Chinese and Thai police have dismantled a transnational credit card fraud ring targeting Chinese citizens, arresting nine suspects in a coordinated operation, China's Ministry of Public Security said Thursday.
(2026-08-13). Trump bets on economic pressure against Iran. al-monitor.com Keeping a low profile doesn't come naturally to Donald Trump. | Yet that is the strategy the American president says he now favors in the war against Iran, and he is betting on economic pressure over diplomacy or new strikes. | "We are low-keying it," Trump told news site Axios by phone Sunday.
(2026-08-13). Talk TV Host André Walker Found Guilty of Assaulting Climate Protester at Pro-Trump Dinner. bylinetimes.com 
Presenter André Walker, who works for the Rupert Murdoch-owned Talk station, has been found guilty of assault, after dragging a protester into a room without CCTV at a Republicans Overseas dinner during Donald Trump's state visit. | The pro-Trump dinner at Windsor Guildhall on 16 September 2025 saw two Fossil Free London activists stand up at the front and chant "If you drill baby drill, how many will you kill?" while holding banners. | While the female protester was led to a nearby entrance, Mr Walker dragged NHS doctor Kush Naker through the middle of the room and into a side room — which, in a YouTube…
(2026-08-13). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-13). Historian Mario Kessler denounces sentencing of Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The following statement denouncing the sentencing of Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk was submitted to the World Socialist Web Site by German Professor Mario Kessler.
(2026-08-13). Ningbo becomes China's first city to surpass 10 GW in distributed PV capacity. ecns.cn Installed distributed photovoltaic (PV) capacity in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, surpassed 10 gigawatts (10,000 MW) on Wednesday, making it the first city in China to reach the 10-GW milestone for distributed PV.
(2026-08-13). Bugti vows to address Gwadar grievances. tribune.com.pk 
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has said he visited Gwadar to listen to all political parties and local stakeholders and assured that the government would take practical steps to resolve public grievances and protect the legitimate rights of the local population. | He made the remarks during a meeting with office-bearers of the All Parties Gwadar and representatives of various political parties during his visit to the port city. | The political representatives briefed the chief minister on Gwadar's overall situation, public grievances, basic civic facilities, employment opportunities and other reg…
(2026-08-13). Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Sign Joint Defence Deal. ummid.com In a major development in the Middle East which could also impact world geopolitics, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Friday August 07, 2026 signed a joint defence deal in the Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-13). Polls open in Zambia presidential election as economic reforms tested. aljazeera.com The vote will test if incumbent Hakainde Hichilema's reforms are enough to overcome widespread economic frustration.
(2026-08-13). Taiwan military drills clear streets, slow internet in Taipei. al-monitor.com By Yi-Chin Lee and Angie TeoTAIPEI, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Air raid sirens rang out and streets emptied in Taiwan's capital Taipei on Thursday during annual air raid drills that also included the government deliberately limiting mobile internet access to simulate what might happen in the event of a Chinese attack.Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, is approaching the end of its 10-day-long annual Han Kuang war games, where the military has practised fighting a Chinese invasion and the government has also staged civil defence drills.
(2026-08-13). Paralyzed patient undergoes first BCI surgery at Tongji Medical College. ecns.cn A 55-year-old woman with high-level quadriplegia has become the first patient at Tongji Medical College in Wuhan, Hubei Province, to undergo fully invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) surgery, the hospital said Thursday.
(2026-08-13). Mineral Resources Department assessing illegal miners' deaths. sanews.gov.za Mineral Resources Department assessing illegal miners' deaths | The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) says it is assessing and reviewing all relevant information related to an incident involving the deaths of illegal miners at Rustenburg, in the North West. ⚪ According to police, some 14 people died when the walls of an excavated area they were digging in caved in. Scores others have been injured while rescue operations continue. ⚪ "The department is currently reviewing all relevant information relating to the incident and will, at an appropriate time, provide further details, including matte…
(2026-08-13). Seven mine workers abducted in Chagai. tribune.com.pk 
Seven mine workers were abducted after eight armed men stormed a private mining site in Mahian Kor, Chagai district, and held the staff hostage for several hours before fleeing with the workers, vehicles, fuel and other equipment. | According to sources, the attackers arrived on motorcycles at around 1pm at the mining site, located approximately 15 to 18 kilometres west of Chagai town. | The abducted workers were identified as four men from Gilgit – Wajahat, Wajid, Shahid and Sabir – and three local workers: Ziauddin from Dalbandin, Shah Saleem from Mahian, Chagai, and Saeed Muhammad from Mahian, Chagai. | The…
(2026-08-13). 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…
(2026-08-13). Miller targets 2027 ODI World Cup glory on home soil. tribune.com.pk 
David Miller has set his sights on helping South Africa win the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027, with the tournament's home-soil setting adding extra motivation as he approaches the latter stages of his international career. | Miller has been a key member of South Africa's white-ball teams for more than a decade, making his international debut in 2010. Despite his longevity and success in limited-overs cricket, the left-hander is yet to win a major senior men's ICC title with the Proteas. | South Africa came close at the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, reaching the final before losing to India. The result ex…
(2026-08-13). Hajj 2027 Last Date of Payment Extended. ummid.com In a relief for the pilgrims selected through Haj Qurrah 2027 and are all set to travel to Makkah for Hajj 2027 (Haj 1448H), the Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of payment.
(2026-08-13). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 4 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website 'dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Saturday August 08, 2026 CAP Round 4 Seat Allotment result of the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-13). Hot Take | 100+ pigs got the coolest rescue! ecns.cn "Officer, my pigs are getting heatstroke!" That's the emergency call firefighters in China received during a scorching summer day. A truck carrying more than 100 pigs pulled over outside a fire station after many of the animals nearly collapsed from the extreme heat.
(2026-08-13). APEC 2026: Why China Chose Shenzhen to Showcase Its Technology Power. moderndiplomacy.eu Shenzhen will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit (APEC) in November 2026, particularly given its reputation as China's Silicon Valley and a global hub for artificial intelligence and embodied intelligence. The city will showcase its advanced industrial ecosystem in robotics, new vehicles, and the digital economy, aiming to connect markets and economies across the Asia-Pacific …
(2026-08-13). China launches first large-scale project to reuse retired wind turbines. ecns.cn China has launched its first large-scale project to recycle and reuse retired wind turbines in Jiuquan, Gansu Province, according to China Resources Recycling Group on Monday.
(2026-08-13). A Muslim Trifecta: The New Challenge to Washington's Middle East. moderndiplomacy.eu In the city where Islam began, three leaders sat down last Friday and signed something the region has not seen before. Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif put their names to the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement: a mutual defence pact declaring that an armed attack against any one …
(2026-08-13). US: Federal Agencies Abandon Civil Rights Duties. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators hold signs in support of voting rights outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on October 15, 2025. | © 2025 Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images | (Washington, DC) — The Trump administration has gutted federal civil rights enforcement in the United States, leaving the people the laws were built to protect without adequate remedies, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The 112-page report, "Remedies Abandoned: US Civil Rights Enforcement Under the Trump Administration," documents the administration's efforts to unravel the work of four ke…
(2026-08-13). Will the Houthis shut down Saudi Arabian shipping? aljazeera.com The announcement of a new naval blockade threatens to restart full-scale war between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia…
(2026-08-13). Cabrillo College Desperately Try to get Lawsuits Against them Dismissed on Technicalities. indybay.org Cabrillo College Desperately Trying to get Lawsuits Against them Dismissed on Technicalities including claims of Government Immunity, Despite Malice, Lack of Probable Cause, and Abuse of Discretion; Hearing Delayed Again…
(2026-08-13). China's cooperation powers green future in Global South. ecns.cn As the world's transition toward more sustainable development accelerates, China and Latin America are embracing broader and deeper energy cooperation, leveraging cutting-edge technological innovations to power a green future for the Global South.
(2026-08-13). 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…
(2026-08-13). Trump administration moves to arm ICE agents with electric-shock torture gloves. wsws.org The gloves would give masked ICE agents another weapon to torture immigrants, protesters and anyone accused of "non-compliance."
(2026-08-13). Israeli settlers besiege three Palestinian families in West Bank's Qusra. aljazeera.com Dozens of settlers besiege Palestinian families in Qusra, cutting off water, power and essential supplies.
(2026-08-13). Humanoid robots take to Beijing pitch in autonomous football qualifiers. ecns.cn Humanoid robots competed Tuesday at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval, known as the "Ice Ribbon," in qualifiers for the second World Humanoid Robot Games. All on-field actions were required to be performed autonomously.
(2026-08-13). Is Afghanistan a Preview of Where Global Press Freedom Is Heading? moderndiplomacy.eu What Five Years of Directives Add Up To On August 10, 2026, Reporters Without Borders marked five years of Taliban rule with an assessment that Afghanistan has become, in the organization's words, a prison for information. The report catalogs more than twenty national directives and a long list of provincial decrees, most delivered verbally rather …
(2026-08-13). National Steel Car workers in Hamilton, Ontario launch strike for second time in three years. wsws.org More than 1,200 workers at National Steel Car in Hamilton, Ontario went on strike at 12: 01 a.m. Wednesday, August 12. The walkout followed a decisive vote to reject the company's "last, best, and final offer," which was handed out to workers over the heads of the United Steelworkers Local 7135 Friday afternoon.
(2026-08-13). Behind RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Gen Z Outreach. ummid.com While RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Gen Z Outreach carries a strong element of ensuring that common voters do not lose trust and confidence in the Sangh Parivar, it was also aimed at attempting to split students and youth along class lines.
(2026-08-13). San Francisco Buffalo Soldiers Post 333 Global Membership Drive. indybay.org 2026 National Buffalo Soldiers Day, observed on July 28, we stood on the steps of our California State Capitol and proclaimed an entire year of celebration and now on the 3rd Sunday in August at the Buffalo Soldiers Post 333, SF War Memorial Veterans Building our 160th commemorative year opens a new chapter to provide the interpretive lens through which the California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail can come alive, globally.
(2026-08-13). Hot Take | 'China is awesome': Elon Musk's call to visit China resonates online. ecns.cn Elon Musk has a message for the world: "China is awesome. I strongly encourage people to visit."
(2026-08-13). 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…
(2026-08-13). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-13). 73-year-old Chinese engineer books ticket for suborbital space flight. ecns.cn Huang Xiaochi, a 73-year-old technology expert from Foshan in south China's Guangdong Province, booked ticket No. 022 for a suborbital space tourism flight in Foshan on Saturday.
(2026-08-13). Jailed Istanbul mayor Imamoglu joins new opposition party amid political turmoil. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu said on Wednesday he was joining the newly formed New Party, after a court order removed the leadership of his former Republican People's Party (CHP) amid an unprecedented legal crackdown on the opposition.Last month, Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel and 90 other breakaway lawmakers launched a new political party, seeking to regroup to challenge President Tayyip Erdogan after a court ousted Ozel as CHP chairman and reinstated the party's divisive former leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu.
(2026-08-13). Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway records 99.4% on-time departure rate in H1. ecns.cn The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway recently recorded a 99.4% on-time departure rate in the first half of this year, with 10,574 of its 10,640 train services departing all on schedule, according to the latest data from operator PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC).
(2026-08-13). China-led life sciences journal Vita releases first print issue. ecns.cn The first print issue of Vita, an international academic journal series in the life sciences led by China, was officially released on Wednesday, marking a significant step forward in China's contribution to global scientific publishing.
(2026-08-13). Over 2,000 robots from 16 countries to compete at World Humanoid Robot Games. ecns.cn More than 2,000 humanoid robots from 16 countries will compete at the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing from Aug. 22 to 26, a sports official said Thursday.
(2026-08-13). Maghreb sees demographic shift with fertility at historic low. al-monitor.com Economic pressures and changing social norms are driving couples in Tunisia, Morocco, and Algeria to have fewer babies, with a recent study saying Maghreb fertility was at a historic low.
(2026-08-13). Thursday 8/20: Stop Flock! Safety Over Surveillance. indybay.org King Plaza | 250 Hamilton Ave (in front of City Hall) | Palo Alto 94301…
(2026-08-13). Saturday 8/29: Lunch & Learn Series – Global Sumud Flotilla with Greta Berlin and Dr. Mohammad Subeh. indybay.org SEIU Local 521 | 2302 Zanker Road | San Jose, CA 95131…
(2026-08-13). Workers' Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Hundreds of miners in Turkey protesting unpaid wages and lack of secure jobs met with arrests; workers and retirees across Iran continue protests over dire living standards; nurses and midwives in Kenya continue strike over pay and conditions…
(2026-08-13). SC warns Madhya Pradesh govt against halting BMC sealing drive. ummid.com Keeping in abeyance the Madhya Pradesh Government order halting the Bhopal Municipal Corporation's (BMC) sealing of commercial establishments in residential areas, the Supreme Court has summoned the original records and reports related to the 10-member committee constituted by the State government.
(2026-08-13). China rejects U.S. criticism over missile test notification. ecns.cn China on Tuesday rejected accusations from the United States and other countries over its submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test conducted in July at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
(2026-08-13). Wrong, Reno Gazette Journal, a Flawed Climate Study Doesn't Prove Future Desertification for Reno. wattsupwiththat.com Good science depends on testing assumptions against reality. Good journalism depends on questioning scientific claims before presenting them to the public as proven. In this case, both the PeerJ journal and the Reno Gazette Journal failed their respective tests of quality. In both cases, readers were misled. Bad science bred bad journalism.
(2026-08-13). Nearly 4 million Afghan children 'acutely malnourished'. aljazeera.com One in 10 children in Afghanistan are suffering as healthcare funding plummets, Save the Children says.
(2026-08-13). Three Palestinian families besieged in their homes by Israeli settlers. aljazeera.com Three Palestinian families in Qusra, occupied West Bank, are being besieged inside their homes.
(2026-08-13). Madison, August 15, 2026: Craft, Bake and Pay-What-You-Can Yard Sale Fundraiser for Racial Justice and Immigrant Rights. wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, August 15: Craft, Bake and Pay-What-You-Can Yard Sale Fundraiser for Racial Justice and Immigrant Rights | 9 am — 5 pm1 Judy Circle, Madison 53704 | Will also be taking donations for Middle East Children's Alliance. Hope to see you there!
(2026-08-13). Saturday 8/22: Squirrely Squillionaire Squavenger Hunt. indybay.org Starts at: | Valor Partners | 260 Homer Ave | Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-08-13). Municipalities in the Eastern Cape experience cold weather conditions. sanews.gov.za Municipalities in the Eastern Cape experience cold weather conditions | Municipalities in the Eastern Cape are expected to experience cloudy conditions in places over the interior, with morning fog. | Otherwise, conditions will be fine and cool to cold, becoming very cold along the Drakensberg and adjacent areas. | The municipalities include Emalahleni, Sakhisizwe, Senqu, Elundini and Matatiele Local Municipalities. | "The wind along the coast will be light to moderate north-easterly, freshening from the south in the afternoon," SAWS said. | The weather service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging w…
(2026-08-13). Chile's courts seal impunity for Carabinero officer who blinded Gustavo Gatica. wsws.org The legal architecture of impunity for the forces of state repression has been built through the combined efforts of the entire political establishment—right, center and pseudo-left alike.
(2026-08-13). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). Yale Study: Medicare for All Would Save Over 114,000 Lives and $1 Trillion a Year. juancole.com
(2026-08-13). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). ICRC holds exhibition in Seoul to mark the 60th anniversary of Republic of Korea's accession to the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). Solar eclipse carves Eiffel Tower's silhouette in Paris sky. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-13). South Sudan: Finding Loved Ones Again Through the Power of Digital Connectivity. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). Subverting Food Safety, HHS Secretary Kennedy Inflicts on US the Worst Diarrhea Outbreak Ever. juancole.com
(2026-08-13). July CPI Comes in on Target: A Quick Note on Wages and Prices. cepr.net
(2026-08-13). Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). Mecca Pact faces first test after member's million-dollar fighter jet loss | Saudi,Turkey,Pak,F-16. hindustantimes.com
(2026-08-13). Inside Trump's 'escape' from Turkey: Two planes & a catering truck saved US President from Iran. hindustantimes.com
(2026-08-13). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). Credible missile threat triggered dramatic secret plane switch for Trump in Türkiye, says source. geo.tv
(2026-08-13). Zimbabwe's land reform enters a new chapter. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-13). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). Afghanistan: Operational Facts and Figures — January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-13). Cali, Pazífico (CEDEHUPA) Interview with Darnelly Rodriguez // Entrevista con Darnelly Rodriguez. afgj.org 
Entrevista por / Interview by David Escobar Photos by David Escobar Interview with human rights defender Darnelly Rodríguez on the current situation of the crisis caused by the earthquake in various regions of Colombia, and regarding the response of local and national governments to this crisis. How do you view the response of the city…
(2026-08-13). 2 UN staff arrested by Afghan intel agency. tribune.com.pk 
Two staff members of the United Nations mission in Afghanistan have been arrested by the country's intelligence agency, the world body told AFP on Tuesday, adding that it had no access to them for two days. | "We confirm that two Afghan UNAMA male staff members were detained by officials of the de facto General Directorate of Intelligence on Sunday, 9 August," in the western province of Herat, the mission said in a statement. | The Afghan government did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment. The office of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for the staff members' special status to be r…
(2026-08-13). Colombia: The Earth Shook. We Dug. The Bells Toll // Colombia: La Tierra Tembló. Cavamos. Las Campanas Doblan. afgj.org 
Español abajo by David Escobar, Professor of Journalism at the University of Valle de Cauca, Cali, Colombia, and member of La Direkta Video Collective On August 10th, in the city of Cali, Colombia, I woke up to an earthquake so strong that for a few seconds the stairs in my house ceased to resemble stairs…
(2026-08-13). Search efforts in Colombia enter 'final phase' as quake toll reaches 265. aljazeera.com President de La Espriella promises to set up an emergency fund to help rebuild destroyed hospitals and schools.
(2026-08-13). Sunday 9/20: No Rest Until Liberation. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave Monterey…
(2026-08-13). Saturday 8/29: Creating Utopia: designing an ideal society. indybay.org Lakeview Public Library – 550 El Embarcadero, Oakland…
(2026-08-13). Madison, August 22, 2026: Madison-Arcatao Sister City Project Annual Pupusa Dinner and 40th Anniversary Celebration. wibailoutpeople.org 
Our friends at MASCP are celebrating 40 years of solidarity and friendship with the people of Arcatao, El Salvador! You are invited to join them for a delicious pupusa dinner, a silent auction of beautiful hand made items, video greetings from friends in Arcatao and music, memories and stories from the present and past! If you …
(2026-08-13). US senator demands answers on USS Abraham Lincoln's extended deployment. tribune.com.pk 
US Senator Richard Blumenthal on Wednesday demanded answers from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has remained at sea for more than 250 days. | "There have been widespread reports of shortages of basic supplies, water contamination, plumbing issues, deteriorating mental health, deck safety concerns, and disruptions in the mail system, which have caused many care packages en route to the ship to be lost in transit for months," Blumenthal, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, wrote in a letter. | The senator said t…
(2026-08-13). Olympic champion Su Yiming named UNCCD Sport4Land ambassador. ecns.cn Chinese Olympic snowboarding champion Su Yiming has been named the Sport4L and Champion for Resilience by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on Wednesday.
(2026-08-12). International Colloquium for Fidel Castro's 100th Birth Anniversary Inaugurated in Cuba. orinocotribune.com The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, inaugurated the First International Colloquium: Fidel, Legacy and Future, at the Palace of Conventions in Havana, with the attendance of 1,500 delegates, including 1,000 international delegates from 63 countries, and a strong youth representation. | The event opened on Monday, August 10 and will run until Thursday, August 13, which marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Fidel Castro Ruz. It is a broad space for political, academic, and social exchange around the thought of the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution and its relevance to current challenges. | A part…
(2026-08-12). Santiago de Cuba evokes Fidel Castro's legacy of solidarity. radiohc.cu The enduring relevance of the solidarity and internationalist thought of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz was the focus of a meeting held in Santiago de Cuba, dedicated to exploring his legacy, as part of the commemorative activities for the centennial of his birth, on August 13th. | Sponsored by the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), the event brought together academics, historians, students, leaders, and foreign guests to discuss the vision of solidarity, cooperation, and unity among nations developed by the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution. | Filiberto Mourlot, a professor at th…
(2026-08-12). Polling booths open in Cook Islands election. asiapacificreport.nz By Tiana Haxton of RNZ Pacific Polling is open in the Cook Islands where 11,000 registered voters will elect their leaders for the next four years. Voting stations opened at 9am on Wednesday morning, Cook Islands time (7am Thursday NZT) and will close at 6pm. There are 24 constituencies, 10 on the main island of…
(2026-08-12). El Tigre, Ceuta, and the Illusion of a Unified Right. moderndiplomacy.eu On 7 August, Abelardo de la Espriella — a Colombian-Italian-American lawyer nicknamed "El Tigre," whom Donald Trump had called a future "great president" months before a single vote was cast — was sworn in as Colombia's president not in Bogotá's Plaza de Bolívar, where every inauguration since 1958 has been held, but behind an 11,000-troop …