(2026-08-20). How Iran Staved Off Economic Collapse Despite The US-Israeli War. popularresistance.org Nearly six months after the U.S. and Israel launched an operation to overthrow the Iranian government, it's fair to say their assault hasn't exactly gone according to plan. Still, the ensuing war has followed a clear, predictable logic. | After decades of sanctions failed to persuade Iranians to overthrow the regime, Israel and the U.S. resorted to war; after that failed too, they turned to a naval blockade. Each escalation has had an impact, adding to the misery of life in Iran, but so far each has missed its ultimate target: forcing a surrender. | The military stalemate has once again turned attention to the ec…
(2026-08-20). ICC Condemns US Sanctions As 'Flagrant Attack' On Judicial Independence. popularresistance.org The International Criminal Court (ICC) on 19 August strongly denounced US punitive sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, calling them a "flagrant attack" on global judicial independence. | "These sanctions are a flagrant attack against the independence of an impartial judicial institution which operates pursuant to the mandate conferred by its States Parties from across regions," the global tribunal said. | The ICC's statement warned that the international legal order itself is placed at risk when judicial officers are punished for applying international law, and tha…
(2026-08-20). United States Meddling In Brazilian Elections. popularresistance.org The United States is interfering in the Brazilian presidential elections, pressuring the Brazilian electorate into voting for right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of disgraced former president, Jair Bolsonaro. If that does not work and President Lula da Silva secures a fourth term in office, the groundwork is already being laid for a potential military intervention. From sanctions and economic warfare, to coaching influencers and journalists on how best to attack the left-wing government, the Trump administration is doing everything it can to overthrow Lula.
(2026-08-20). Veterans For Peace Will Not Be Intimidated By Government Surveillance. popularresistance.org Veterans For Peace (VFP) is not surprised by news reports that our Twin Cities VFP Chapter 27,* along with activists and organizations associated with Direct Action Minnesota (DAMN), was targeted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for surveillance. The Trump regime has repeatedly shown itself to be lawless and to have no respect for truth or the well-being of people in our country or around the world. | This latest attack on civil society organizations includes teachers, state government and small-business workers, and veterans, all of whom were exercising their constitutional right to protest against t…
(2026-08-20). Why Tenant Unions Are Spreading Across College Campuses. popularresistance.org Alva Yanowitz spent much of her freshman year sick with a mysterious illness. She was tired all the time, with a sore throat and cough that wouldn't go away. | In late spring, Yanowitz ran a mold test in her dorm room at the University of Vermont (UVM), which she says came back positive. She figured it was too late to report the problem to the university, but as soon as she moved out of the room, she says, "my symptoms went away." | Spooked by the experience, Yanowitz later joined the UVM Student Tenant Union, a group spotlighting poor housing conditions on campus. Last fall, the group solici…
(2026-08-20). How Finland Destroyed Itself For NATO. popularresistance.org Finland, often known as the happiest country in the world, now has the highest unemployment rate in Europe, demand for food aid has exploded by more than 70%, and homelessness, which had been declining for more than ten years, has increased 34% in just two years. Conditions in the country are so bad that almost 20% of Finland's population is now considered at risk of poverty, | Once considered the standard bearer for the good life, for competent governance and a strong social state, Finland is unravelling at warp speed. What has gone wrong so quickly? | In three words, NATO, austerity and Russophobia.
(2026-08-20). Mississippi Transit Workers Strike For Better Protections And Service. popularresistance.org Mississippi has the highest poverty rate in the U.S., and is a "right-to-work" state with only 4 percent of its workers in unions. But since July 13, Highway 80 near Jackson has been lined by chanting picketers. They're on strike at JTRAN, the city's public transit system. | Around 1,000 people rely on JTRAN's services daily, and Transit (ATU) Local 1208 represents its 80 bus operators, mechanics, cleaners, and customer service representatives. | The service is operated by MV Transportation, the largest private transportation company in North America and a consistent foe of the union. JTRAN workers went on a two-…
(2026-08-20). De La Espriella Ends Colombia's Peace Policy. popularresistance.org In his first week in office, despite fumbling the response to the devastating earthquake, Abelardo De la Espriella made good on his promise to end the state policy of promoting peace and launch military actions against armed groups in the country. | Beginning on August 9, the Armed Forces launched an offensive in which, according to the Army, four members of the FARC dissident group were killed in Meta, and two others from the Clan del Golfo were killed in Antioquia. Between August 10 and 11, in Catatumbo, authorities reported the deaths of two ELN members, as well as the destruction of two bunkers and five camps…
(2026-08-20). Antiwar Mothers Resist Reactivation Of US Military Bases In Puerto Rico. popularresistance.org When Sonia Santiago Hernández learned in 2003 that one of her four sons would be deployed to Iraq by the U.S. military, she made a lifelong commitment: to help Puerto Rican youth stay out of the U.S. military machine. Over 20 years later, her organization Madres Contra la Guerra (Mothers Against War) continues to educate youth about alternatives to military service and to fight the many manifestations of U.S. militarism on the island. Victories led by coalitions of fishers, community members, and pro-independence activists like Rubén Berríos Martínez in the early 2000s managed to reduce the military's footprint a…
(2026-08-20). Is Donald Trump Good for the Korean Peninsula? nationofchange.org 
North Korea ultimately prefers the predictability of Russia and China to the unreliability of the United States.
(2026-08-20). Saudi Arabia will be unable to contain Yemen's Houthis: IRGC. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned that Saudi Arabia will not be able to contain the Houthis in Yemen as the rebels ramp up attacks on the kingdom, AFP reported. | "Saudi Arabia will certainly be unable to contain Yemen and Ansarullah or remain safe from their attacks," Guards spokesman Hossein Mohebi told Defa Press, using another name for the Houthis. | "As we have seen in recent days, the more Saudi Arabia attacks, the more it is hit in return." | Iran's Araghchi says Trump's threats a 'diversion' from US debt, surging interest costs | Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called US President Donald…
(2026-08-20). Oil gains on Middle East supply concerns amid impasse in US-Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices climbed on Thursday on concerns the impasse in the US-Israeli war against Iran will continue to disrupt supply from the key Middle Eastern producing region and tighten global supplies. | Brent crude futures for October delivery rose 26 cents, or 0.28%, to $91.87 a barrel by 0439 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures for September added 17 cents to $86 a barrel. The more-active October WTI contract gained 12 cents, or 0.13%, to $89.91. | Both Brent and WTI benchmarks gained ‚Å for a fifth straight session on Thursday, having se…
(2026-08-20). Even a Radioactive Time Bomb Is Right Twice a Presidential Term. worldbeyondwar.org 
By refusing to take part in waging war on the people of Iran, the South Korean government obtained something else favored by many of the people of South Korea: at long last a reduction in U.S. war rehearsals and hostility toward North Korea. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-08-20). Exclusive: Reports of Iranian Missile Attack on UAE Unfounded; Zionist False Flag Imprint Evident. orinocotribune.com
(2026-08-20). A Closer Look at Iran's Hardliner-Reform Divide. moderndiplomacy.eu The hardliner—pragmatist divide is a useful analytical framework for understanding the main disagreement over the war, but the reality of power within the Islamic Republic (IR) is more layered. Actors who find themselves on the same side of the debate over negotiations do not necessarily share the same interests or priorities on security, economic policy, …
(2026-08-20). China urges South Korea not to take sides, blames US policy for Korea tensions. tribune.com.pk 
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged South Korea not to take sides between Beijing and Washington, saying the US should abandon its "hostile" policy toward North Korea to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula. | Wang made the remarks in a meeting with South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac in Seoul on Thursday, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported, where he also met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. | "The fundamental solution to the tensions on the Korean Peninsula lies in addressing the root causes of the problem &sb…
(2026-08-20). The Army That Can't Do the One Thing It's Been Asked To Do. moderndiplomacy.eu Three villages. That is the full extent of Lebanese Armed Forces control under the "pilot zone" framework that Washington brokered in June — Zawtar Al Gharbiyeh, Srifa, and Froun, all of them in the strip of southern Lebanon that Israeli forces had already emptied and, in places, flattened. Two months on, Lebanese officers meeting Israeli …
(2026-08-20). Geopolitical fractures and the Marxist critique of imperialism. links.org.au 
Alex Callinicos shows how the Marxist critique of imperialism can encompass aspects of the present conjuncture that liberalism and realism cannot account for, above all, the genocide in Gaza and fracturing of the 'global West'.
(2026-08-20). Could Trump's Iran Economic Threat Deepen the Global Economic Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that countries providing any form of economic support to Iran could face severe consequences, escalating Washington's pressure campaign as the nearly six month old Iran war continues to disrupt regional trade and global energy markets. Trump threatened what he described as economic warfare and unprecedented isolation against countries whose …
indcatholicnews.com (2026-08-19). Catholic Priests write to PM urging his government to take decisive action on PalestineA group of Catholic priests ministering across the United Kingdom and Ireland, writing on behalf of the international network Priests Against Genocide – which includes three Cardinals, 28 Bishops and more than 2,500 Catholic priests and deacons in 67 countries – has sent an open letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging his government to take decisive action on Palestine.
forever-wars.com (2026-08-19). The Sex Criminals and Child Abusers of ICE and CBPTHERE'S A CRIMINAL culture tolerated within the Department of Homeland Security, the post-9/11 creation and bureaucratic parent of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). It has its roots in the century-long history of the abuse-ridden Border Patrol, and now it's metastasized to ICE.
(2026-08-20). Cuban radio celebrates 104th anniversary. radiohc.cu The José Martí Memorial hosted Wednesday's ceremony commemorating the 104th anniversary of the start of radio broadcasts and also served to recognize the work of those who keep this memory and tradition alive in Cuba. | The event was dedicated to the Centennial of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz and also celebrated the anniversaries of the Federation of Cuban Women and the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba. | The celebration was attended by the Director General of Cuban Radio, Yusaima Cardona Villegas, and served to recognize the careers of numerous professionals within the Cuban Radical Civic Union. | Dur…
(2026-08-20). Cuba's Council of State approves new decree-laws and evaluates economic and social transformations. radiohc.cu Four new decree-laws were approved by the Council of State in its ordinary session held this Wednesday, chaired by the president of this body, Esteban Lazo Hernández, and with the participation of the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. | The first of these regulations, the decree-law "Amending Decree-Laws 88 'On Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises,' 89 'On Non-Agricultural Cooperatives,' and 90 'On Self-Employment'"—presented by Lázara Mercedes López-Acea, president of the National Institute of Non-State Economic Actors—aims…
(2026-08-20). Dominican organizations reject expulsion of Cuban diplomats. radiohc.cu The Committee of Solidarity with Cuba (Cibao Coalition) has rejected the recent expulsion of Cuban diplomats and their families accredited to the Dominican Republic and called the government's measure "unjust and disproportionate." | Feminist, social, grassroots, leftist, and solidarity organizations expressed in a press release their defense of national sovereignty, the self-determination of peoples, and the historic bonds of friendship between the two nations. | "This measure, which directly affects members of the diplomatic mission of the sister Republic of Cuba, is illegal, unjustified, and constitutes a flag…
(2026-08-20). Pledge of Solidarity with the Cuban Revolution: "We Refuse to Back Down!" wibailoutpeople.org 
Please see below for this collective statement and pledge of solidarity in defense of the Cuban Revolution and Cuba solidarity. If your organization would like to sign onto the pledge, please do so here: form.jotform.com/262307102888155 A link can be found here. For more than six decades, the United States has pursued an illegal and inhumane blockade against …
(2026-08-20). Australia summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza aid worker death. tribune.com.pk 
Australia summoned Israel's ambassador on Thursday and expressed outrage at a decision by its military not to pursue criminal proceedings over the death of an Australian aid worker in a 2024 airstrike in Gaza. | The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had found no basis to investigate the killings of seven aid workers with the World Central Kitchen charity, including Australian Zomi Frankcom, after a fact-finding and assessment procedure. | "This decision falls far short of the accountability we expect," Foreign Minister Penny Wong said, ad…
(2026-08-20). From Gaza to Trump, the Age of "Big Security" is Here. juancole.com ( But the problem is not simply Netanyahu, and it would be naive to think that his departure would necessarily lead to a different Israeli approach to Palestine. | Take…
(2026-08-20). Israel builds execution chamber for Palestinian prisoners as Ben-Gvir threatens assassinations in Gaza. wsws.org The Israeli government is building an execution facility to hang Palestinian prisoners, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced Tuesday in a statement from his office. In video released from the site—a prison in central Israel that his office did not name—Ben-Gvir walks through the wing being built for condemned prisoners and says "gallows will be erected" there.
(2026-08-20). Israel admits to firing at 5-Year-Old Hind Rajab's car in Gaza? 2024 killing takes shocking new turn. hindustantimes.com Israel's military has opened a criminal investigation into the 2024 killing of five-year-old Palestinian Hind Rajab, acknowledging that its forces fired at the vehicle carrying her family. The admission marks a major development in a case that drew global attention after Hind survived the initial attack and was later found dead alongside family members and rescue paramedics.
(2026-08-20). Europe's Israel Dilemma: Security for Israel, Rights for Palestinians. thinktank.pk The latest diplomatic confrontation between Israel and Europe signals a significant change in the way major European powers are approaching the Gaza war. France and Germany have strongly condemned remarks by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who called for Israel to kill "30 or 40" people in Gaza every night. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noà´l …
(2026-08-20). Whistleblower: Politics drove Trump Admin. University "Antisemitism" Inquiries. juancole.com By Chris Walker | This article was originally published by For some of the inquiries, "there was little to no factual predicate justifying opening them," the complaint states. | A whistleblower complaint submitted to Congress this week alleges that Department of Justice (DOJ) investigations into supposed instances of antisemitism at Ivy League universities were done so for political reasons, as the Trump administration sought to compel schools into agreeing to settlements that involved…
(2026-08-20). Both on screen and behind the camera, Hollywood's diversity lags. peoplesworld.org 
Only one-third of all speaking characters across the top movies of 2025 were girls or women— a figure that hasn't meaningfully moved in two decades. That's the headline finding from Dr. Stacy L. Smith and the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's annual report tracking diverse representation on screen and behind the camera for Hollywood's highest-grossing films. …
(2026-08-20). Could Syria Become the Next Flashpoint Between Turkey and Israel? moderndiplomacy.eu Tensions between Israel and Turkey over Syria are escalating after Israel struck the Abu al-Duhur airbase earlier this week, warning that it would not accept a Turkish military presence at the site. Israel said Syria was close to allowing Turkish forces to deploy at the base, which it argued would threaten Israeli security and violate …
(2026-08-20). DoD guts & conceals weapons testing. What could go wrong? responsiblestatecraft.org The Pentagon says it
(2026-08-20). Israel is betting on Islamophobia to save its standing in the West. aljazeera.com Netanyahu's government is using anti-Muslim fear to rally a Western right increasingly receptive to its message.
(2026-08-20). SAVE Act attacks Indigenous peoples' right to vote. cpusa.org 
Trump has already pressured Congress to pass the The SAVE America Act is designed to obstruct communities, in particular those of Tribal Nations, from exercising thei…
(2026-08-20). Today In Dystopia: Burning Books For Israel, Burning Books For AI. thealtworld.com 
(2026-08-20). The Twilight of Wokeness and its causes. strategic-culture.su News emerging from the US, England, and Brazil points to the decline of wokeness | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | News emerging from…
(2026-08-20). Democracy Now! 2026-08-20 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Thursday, August 20, 2026 | Democracy Now! Thursday, August 20, 2026…
(2026-08-20). This Coach Is Banned From Working With Kids. Why Is He Still Coaching? nationofchange.org Even though an oversight group found that Texas girls' volleyball coach Ryan Richardson engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor, sports organizations have failed to stop him from coaching.
(2026-08-20). Trump announces 'crushing' economic war on Iran, warns backers of 'tremendous' costs. geo.tv US President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 27, 2026. — ReutersUS to pursue economic warfare, isolation on an unprecedented scale.Countries providing Iran…
(2026-08-19). China's international air cargo demand gains momentum in July. ecns.cn International markets continued to be a major growth driver for China's air cargo sector in July, supported by strong demand from cross-border e-commerce and the AI hardware industry, according to the Air Logistics Branch of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Thursday.
(2026-08-19). New Arctic-Europe Express links south China in 28 days. ecns.cn Guangzhou's Nansha Port hosted the maiden voyage of Sea Legend Shipping's CAX "China—Europe Arctic Express" on Wednesday, marking south China's first direct shipping route to Europe via the Arctic Ocean.
(2026-08-20). PTI to file contempt petition over delay in Imran Khan's hospital transfer, says lawyer. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's lawyer Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry said on Thursday that he would file a contempt of court petition in the Supreme Court (SC) over the government's failure to comply with a court order regarding his client's transfer to Shifa International Hospital. | "The government is violating the court order in the matter of Imran's transfer to the hospital. The government is bound to transfer Imran to the hospital within two days; if the court order is not implemented, we will file a contempt of court petition in the SC. By showing stubbornness, the government is committing c…
(2026-08-20). Our Best Look At China's New Y-15 Turboprop Airlifter. twz.com 
China's new A new inflight view of the Y-15. via Chinese internet | New imagery provides a much better…
(2026-08-20). Lionel Messi scores first goal for Inter Miami since father's death. aljazeera.com Messi's 26th-minute goal in the MLS fixture comes just 11 days after the passing of his father Jorge on August 8.
(2026-08-20). Deal or no deal? U.S.-Canada trade talks will cost jobs either way. peoplesworld.org 
At the end of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, a reformed Ebenezer Scrooge leans out his window and asks a passing child, "You boy, what day is this?" These days, working people in Canada are likely to lean out their windows each morning and ask, "You there, is there a trade deal with the U.S. or …
(2026-08-20). "Our Guns Make the Violence That People Are Fleeing" : Ieva Jusionyte on Guns Violence in Mexico. publicbooks.org "I was already there, and I was already an ethnographer. I was interested in borders as sites of state violence. I became very curious and I thought I would like to follow the guns south."
(2026-08-20). PM Shehbaz once again extends olive branch to opposition for economic, democratic stability. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday once again invited the opposition to sit with the government for constructive dialogue, saying that political matters should be resolved through talks to further strengthen Pakistan's economy and democracy. | "I once again invite the opposition to come and sit together. Matters should be resolved through dialogue so that Pakistan's economy and democracy can be further strengthened," he said, adding that it was now up to the opposition to decide how soon it was ready for constructive engagement. | The government had last extended a similar invitation to the opposition i…
(2026-08-20). Australian anger as Israel drops World Central Kitchen deaths case. aljazeera.com Australia has summoned the Israeli ambassador in anger over the country's decision not to pursue criminal proceedings.
(2026-08-20). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-20). Messi scores first goal since father's death in Miami draw. tribune.com.pk 
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union. | The Argentine superstar gave Miami a 2-1 lead in the 26th minute with a trademark curling left-footed shot into the far corner. | After a restrained celebration with teammates, in which he allowed himself a brief smile, the Miami captain did his trademark celebration of pointing toward the sky over Philadelphia. | Messi was instrumental in Miami's first goal just five minutes earlier as he picked up a run down the left flank from Uruguayan f…
(2026-08-20). Philly Naked Bike Ride, 'National Treasure' weekend and a citywide indie bookstore crawl in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org The weekend opens up with a three-day homage to "National Treasure," the 2004 movie starring Nicholas Cage with multiple Philly-related plot points. The event includes screenings and more. Theatre in the X mounts a community production of "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When The Rainbow is Enuf" at West Philly's Malcolm X Park. | Plus, it's the 17th year of Philly's Naked Bike Ride and the fourth for the Philly Bookstore Crawl, a self-guided tour of the area's indie bookstores. Rush checks in for two shows at Xfinity Mobile Arena, while Gregory Alan Isakov comes to The Mann stage with the Philly Po…
(2026-08-20). Why Are Progressives Winning Across the United States? It's Not Complicated. portside.org Why Are Progressives Winning Across the United States? It's Not Complicated |
(2026-08-19). RMB strengthens to 6.7808 against USD Thursday. ecns.cn The central parity rate of the Chinese currency yuan strengthened 46 pips to 6.7808 against the U.S. dollar Thursday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.
(2026-08-20). The baddest, bloodlust bullies having a very bad year. nationofchange.org 
How goonish egotism backfires, Befouled by self-inflicted quagmires!
(2026-08-20). Washington Lit the Fuse for Africa's Energy Explosion. wattsupwiththat.com The boy in Cabo Delgado and the girl in Rivers State are the first generation with a plausible route out of poverty their grandparents never had, and that pathway runs through the hydrocarbons their economies require.
(2026-08-20). New Zealand Greens candidate fought in SAS during Afghanistan war. wsws.org In a recent interview, Greens candidate Josh Jacobsen defended the NZ military's role in the criminal imperialist war.
(2026-08-20). State-backed Israeli settler violence forces West Bank displacement: HRW. aljazeera.com HRW calls for sanctions and suspension of military aid as dozens of Palestinian communities are at risk of erasure.
(2026-08-19). China's new travel experiences win over foreign visitors. ecns.cn China's inbound tourism is gaining momentum this summer, with foreign visitors increasingly looking beyond traditional sightseeing spots to explore new travel experiences across the country.
(2026-08-20). West Bank: Israel-Backed Settler Violence Drives Displacement. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Palestinian uses a flashlight on a nearby hill while taking part in a night watch with other volunteers to deter settler attacks on the West Bank village of Sinjil, July 16, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo/Leo Correa…
(2026-08-20). Dar says six Pakistani sailors return safely after Houthi attack, two bodies repatriated. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that six Pakistani sailors injured in a recent Houthi attack on a Tanzanian-flagged commercial vessel returned safely to Pakistan, while the bodies of two others who were killed in the attack were also repatriated | According to Yemen's Coast Guard, the three Pakistani nationals were among four crew members killed when the Yemeni-flagged vessel Tihamah was attacked by Houthi forces in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait on August 11. The vessel was reportedly struck three times by ballistic missiles, caught fire and sustained material damage, while ano…
(2026-08-20). Houthis may meet their match as Yemen slips back into civil war. responsiblestatecraft.org Yemen's front lines have barely moved since the 2022 truce, but the war around them is changing.Ballistic missiles and drones are striking far beyond established positions, and forces associated with the internationally recognized, Saudi-backed government are responding more aggressively to infiltrations and military buildups. As commanders review readiness across key fronts, Yemen's political leadership is signaling that attacks will no longer be absorbed without a response.Together, the developments suggest that the country's long period of "no war, no peace" may be coming to an end. There has been no groun…
(2026-08-20). New Report Says Miliband's Clean Power Plan Will Cost £320 Billion. wattsupwiththat.com The indisputable facts they have put forward must be the strongest argument yet about abandoning Ed Miliband's mad dash to decarbonise the electricity system.
(2026-08-20). Israel's strike in Syria 'provocative and dangerous,' deepening rift with US: opposition leader. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan on Wednesday called Israel's latest strike in Syria a "provocative and dangerous" move, saying it was deepening a rift with the country's allies, particularly the US. | Golan, the leader of Israel's Democrats party, said the attack was bringing Israel closer to a confrontation with Türkiye. | "Military force is once again being used for political considerations, and once again Israel is paying the price in terms of its security," he said in a post on the US social media platform X. | ◊î◊™◊ß◊ô◊§◊î ◊ë&lo…
(2026-08-20). Bangladesh elects ruling party veteran Alamgir as president. geo.tv Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, secretary general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party , speaks during a press conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 14, 2026.— ReutersAlamgir, 78, defeated Oli Ahmed in parliamentary vote.He is expected to be sworn in on Friday evening.Shahabuddin…
(2026-08-20). The Mecca Security Pact is not about Iran. nationofchange.org 
The pact says more about the growing concern with the US ability or commitment to securing the region than any threats posed by Iran.
(2026-08-20). PTA, Google sign agreement to make digital platforms safer for children. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Google on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen child online safety and promote safer use of digital platforms, according to a press release issued by PTA. | The MoU comes days after Google opened its first office in Pakistan, with the company saying the move reflected its confidence in the country's digital future and talent. Google has also partnered with the government on digital-skilling programmes and other initiatives supporting developers, startups, gaming, hardware manufacturing and online safety. | Under the agreement, the…
(2026-08-20). Dar, Syrian foreign minister hold talks on bilateral ties, regional developments. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani in Islamabad on Thursday, with the two sides reaffirming the deep-rooted brotherly ties between Pakistan and Syria, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO). | According to the statement on X, "FM Dar received Al-Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Syrian Arab Republic, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs". | "The two foreign ministers held a warm and constructive restricted meeting and discussed ways to further advance bilateral cooperation in areas of…
(2026-08-20). Rain delays start of second day's play in England-Pakistan opener. tribune.com.pk 
England's bid to strengthen their grip on the first Test against Pakistan was halted by bad weather as rain delayed the scheduled 1000 GMT start of the second day's play at Headingley on Thursday. | The hosts were well-placed at 112-2, 59 runs behind, after skittling out Pakistan for just 171 in their first innings on Wednesday. | This is England's first Test match since the international retirement of former captain Ben Stokes and the sacking of fellow Bazball architect Brendon McCullum as their red-ball coach. | Joe Root, at the start of his second stint as full-time England captain, was 37 not out, with Jor…
(2026-08-20). Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev knocked out of Cincinnati Open. aljazeera.com World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka stunned by Sara Bejlek, while French Open champion Alexander Zverev exits after fourth round.
(2026-08-20). Exclusive: Pentagon sends 'political loyalty' survey to US allies. aljazeera.com In a questionnaire, the Pentagon presented a list of questions to 31 NATO allies to determine 'loyalty' to the US.
(2026-08-20). Over 200,000 people newly displaced in Sudan's Kordofan as fighting rages. aljazeera.com UN warns of surging displacement in Kordofan as power and water infrastructure comes under attack in el-Obeid.
(2026-08-20). Students say 'No' to Hanson — a powerful example. socialist-alliance.org 
Students have demonstrated moral leadership in this country by walking out of class to reject racism and One Nation's destructive vision for the future. As Peter Boyle writes, Gen Z's overwhelming rejection of One Nation needs to be backed up by the trade unions.
(2026-08-20). Puerto Rico is rationing water, but many residents stopped trusting the tap long before the drought. nationofchange.org 
Drought and a ruptured pipeline have forced Puerto Rico into revolving water shut-offs. For many people, the disruption started years earlier, as did loss of faith in the utility.
(2026-08-20). Putin pokes US' Asian ally with missile boats? Russian warships spotted in Pacific after Kuril visit. hindustantimes.com Tensions between Japan and Russia are rising after Tokyo reportedly tracked Russian Tarantul missile boats near Hokkaido, shortly after Vladimir Putin visited the disputed Iturup island. Japan protested the visit, while Moscow condemned Tokyo's remarks, adding fresh friction to the long-running Kuril Islands dispute.
(2026-08-20). Bangladesh holds presidential election in first contested vote in 35 years. aljazeera.com BNP's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is pitted against ex-army officer Oli Ahmad, nominee of Jamaat-led 11-party alliance.
(2026-08-20). Republican chair of the Senate health panel says he has strong concerns about Trump's FDA pick. nationofchange.org 
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(2026-08-20). Could the Iran War Spark a Prolonged Global Fuel Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu The Iran war has pushed the global energy system into a deeper crisis, with the disruption increasingly shifting from crude oil supplies to the refined fuels that power transportation, industry and economies worldwide. While global oil markets have adapted relatively well to the loss of a significant share of Middle Eastern crude production, the refining …
(2026-08-20). Pakistan rue missed opportunities at Headingley. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan endured a difficult opening day of the first Test against England at Headingley on Wednesday, being bowled out for 171 after failing to capitalise on a promising recovery led by Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq. | Shafique top-scored with 61 from 104 balls, including eight fours, and shared a 91-run third-wicket partnership with Imam after Pakistan were reduced to six for two inside the opening overs. | Azan Awais was trapped lbw with the first ball of the match before captain Shan Masood fell to the same dismissal soon afterwards, leaving Pakistan in immediate trouble. | Shafique and Imam steadied t…
(2026-08-20). Wildfire Is General Atomics' Successor To The MQ-9 Reaper. twz.com 
(2026-08-20). ICC removes Gaddafi Stadium demerit point. tribune.com.pk 
The International Cricket Council on Thursday rescinded a demerit point imposed on Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium after an appeals panel overturned its "Unsatisfactory" pitch rating for the third one-day international between Pakistan and Australia on June 4. | The ICC panel reviewed match footage, the Match Referee's report and comments from the captains following an appeal by the Pakistan Cricket Board. | While the panel said the Match Referee had followed the relevant guidelines, it concluded that the pitch "did not demonstrate excessive unevenness or spin". | The demerit point was therefore removed, leaving Gadd…
(2026-08-20). Democrats narrow list of 2028 DNC convention sites to Philadelphia, Boston and Denver. whyy.org Democrats on Thursday narrowed the list of potential host cities for their 2028 presidential convention to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia as Democratic National Committee Chairman
(2026-08-20). Max Verstappen signs new F1 contract with Red Bull until 2030. aljazeera.com Four-time F1 World Drivers' Champion's new deal puts to rest rumours that he would exit the team at the end of 2028.
(2026-08-20). Blue States. High Rates ($0.55/gallon premium). wattsupwiththat.com The political signal in gasoline prices is real, but it is a signal of accumulated policy choices: fuel taxes, carbon taxes, and regulatory environments built over decades, rather than of who happens to hold office right now.
(2026-08-20). Marco "McCarthy" Rubio's Campaign To Silence Trump's Critics. portside.org Marco "McCarthy" Rubio's Campaign To Silence Trump's Critics |
(2026-08-19). 2026 World Robot Conference kicks off in Beijing. ecns.cn The 2026 World Robot Conference kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday, bringing together over 300 domestic and international enterprises showcasing more than 3,000 advanced robotic products.
(2026-08-20). Trump Says He's Launching the 'Most Crushing Economic Operation Ever' Against Iran. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Wednesday night said that he was launching what he described as the "most crushing economic operation ever' against Iran and threatened the economies of any countries that do business with the Islamic Republic. "No one has given the Islamic Republic of Iran a greater opportunity to make a Deal than me. TRAGICALLY, …
(2026-08-20). US debt at $40 trillion as financial crisis deepens. wsws.org The most revealing feature of the debt mountain is not just its size, significant as that is, but the speed with which it has grown.
(2026-08-20). Teamsters accuse Amazon and 13 subcontractors of skipping New York's layoff notice law. nationofchange.org 
The union puts the unpaid back wages at up to $11 million as a City Council bill to make Amazon hire its drivers directly reaches 34 sponsors…
(2026-08-20). Bryan Stevenson on Confronting the U.S. History of Slavery. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-20). Is the Iran War Pushing America Toward a Debt Crisis? thinktank.pk The United States has crossed a historic financial threshold: US national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time. At almost exactly the same moment, Washington is facing the economic consequences of the ongoing Iran war, including higher energy prices, increased defence requirements, inflation risks and rising government borrowing costs. The timing is politically …
(2026-08-20). Meeting attendees denounce Australian government's assault on the disabled. wsws.org "The cuts will hit clients, support workers, teachers, and healthcare staff alike. It is clear this is an international offensive against the working class." — Maureen, a former aged-care nurse.
(2026-08-20). Iraq struggles to disarm militias amid US-Iran tug-of-war. responsiblestatecraft.org Esmail Qaani has a habit of not announcing his visits to Baghdad. He simply appears, meets whoever needs meeting, and leaves before most Iraqis know he was there.His trip on August 10 was no different. The commander of Iran's Quds Force, the branch of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responsible for backing armed allies abroad, met with Iraqi militia commanders and officials from the Coordination Framework, the alliance of Iran-aligned Shia parties that dominate Iraq's parliament and effectively chose the current prime minister.Qaani reportedly
(2026-08-19). International market remains key growth driver for China's air cargo. ecns.cn The international market continues to serve as a major growth engine for China's air cargo sector, according to the Aviation Logistics Branch of the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing on Wednesday.
(2026-08-20). Death toll in Colombia from magnitude 7.4 earthquake rises to 314. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from a catastrophic 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia has risen to 314, according to a report released on Wednesday by the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD). | The agency confirmed that emergency teams are still searching for 262 missing persons. The number of injured has climbed to 4,437, while 364 people have been rescued alive from the rubble. In total, 262,154 people have been officially registered as affected across 471 municipalities in 15 of Colombia's 32 departments. | The quake, which struck at 7.34 am on Aug. 10, was the most powerful seismic event…
(2026-08-20). PSG forced to move opening league match as heatwave in France damages pitch. aljazeera.com Paris Saint-Germain moves its opening league game to Rennes after heatwave causes damage to pitch at Parc des Princes.
(2026-08-20). How Many Nuclear Weapons Does North Korea Really Have? moderndiplomacy.eu South Korea estimates that North Korea possesses between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads, putting Seoul's assessment well above the figure recently cited by U.S. President Donald Trump. South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back told lawmakers that North Korea was generally believed to have around 80 to 120 warheads, while stressing that the exact number remains …
(2026-08-20). Ahead of parliamentary elections, Kremlin intensifies crackdown on domestic dissent. wsws.org As is always the case in Western coverage of Russia and the war, the history of both the war and the political tendencies in question is completely ignored.
(2026-08-20). Taliban secures pragmatic global alliances without formal recognition. aljazeera.com The Taliban navigates a complex web of global trade and security alliances without gaining full political recognition.
(2026-08-19). China, Australia seize over 90 million cigarettes in joint probe. ecns.cn Chinese customs anti-smuggling authorities and the Australian Border Force have seized more than 90 million smuggled cigarettes in a joint operation against a transnational network that moved counterfeit tobacco products through China to Australia, China's Ministry of Public Security said Thursday.
(2026-08-20). Manamela intervenes in CPUT shutdown matter. sanews.gov.za Manamela intervenes in CPUT shutdown matter | Minister Buti Manamela has requested a team from the Department of Higher Education and Training's University Education Branch to work with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) to facilitate urgent engagement between the university's management, council and student leadership. ⚪ The intervention follows the shutdown of the university after an arson attack at its Bellville Campus, which has caused significant disruption to learning, teaching and other essential institutional operations. ⚪ The shutdown comes amid concerns raised by students over the prop…
(2026-08-19). Shanghai sets sight on leading 6G breakthroughs, global data hub construction. ecns.cn Shanghai is accelerating its digital transformation under a new blueprint for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), with a focus on breakthroughs in 6G technology and next-generation digital infrastructure. The city plans to advance the commercial deployment of 6G and develop intelligent experimental networks. It will also expand 5G-A coverage across a wide range of scenarios and strengthen links with the "Thousand Sails Constellation" satellite internet project.
(2026-08-20). Russian ballistic missiles kill 12 in Ukraine's Kyiv, spark fires. tribune.com.pk 
Russian ballistic missiles killed 12 people and injured more than 30 in Kyiv early on Thursday, authorities said, damaging buildings and severing power supply to some parts of the Ukrainian capital. | A fire broke out, and the upper floors of a nine-storey residential block were destroyed in the city's Solomianskyi district, where seven people were killed, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said, calling for Friday to be observed as a day of mourning. | Two other districts also suffered damage, Klitschko said on the ‚Å Telegram messaging app, with non-residential…
(2026-08-19). Fire at commercial unit in China's Qinhuangdao kills 8, injures 3. ecns.cn A fire broke out early Thursday at a ground-floor commercial unit in Haigang District of Qinhuangdao City, north China's Hebei Province, killing eight people and injuring three others, local authorities said.
(2026-08-19). Robots move closer to everyday life in China as Beijing conference opens. ecns.cn Robots designed to provide companionship, healthcare services and workplace assistance are moving closer to everyday life as the 2026 World Robot Conference opened in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-08-19). NE Chhina's Shenyang rolls out two TIR cross-border routes. ecns.cn Shenyang in northeast China's Liaoning Province launched two cross-border transport routes simultaneously for the first time on Wednesday, namely, Shenyang-Baku (Azerbaijan), and Shenyang-Mongolia-Russia.
(2026-08-20). Government welcomes easing of inflation. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes easing of inflation | Government has welcomed the cooling of consumer inflation for the first time in five months, with Statistics South Africa reporting a decline to 4,3% in July from 5,0% in June. | The monthly increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) also moderated to 0,2% in July, down significantly from 0,7% in June. | Government said the decline provides some relief to households and eases pressure on the cost of living. | "Government recognises that many South Africans continue to face significant household financial pressures. While the easing of inflation is positive, Government rem…
(2026-08-20). Ben-Gvir celebrates demolition of Palestinian homes in Israel. aljazeera.com Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has praised the destruction of 10,000 Palestinian homes in Israel.
(2026-08-19). China's 'Lychee Capital' Maoming posts record exports despite off-year. ecns.cn Maoming in south China's Guangdong Province, known as the country's "lychee capital," has concluded this year's fresh lychee export season, with the final shipment cleared by customs and sent to the United States on Wednesday, according to Maoming Customs.
(2026-08-19). China Q&A | From Dujiangyan to Haizhu: how an ancient philosophy is reshaping global conservation. ecns.cn In this episode of China Q&A, we bring together Stewart Maginnis, deputy director general of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and Luo Ming, a research fellow at China's Ministry of Natural Resources, to explore how China's ancient idea of "harmony between humanity and nature" is being translated into real-world solutions for a planet in crisis.
(2026-08-20). North Philly development will bring 129 affordable rentals to Temple University area. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! A New York developer is working to bring a 129-unit affordable apartment building to 11th and Berks streets in North Philadelphia, directly across from Temple University's campus. | The
(2026-08-19). China's Pingyao International Photography Festival draws nearly 20,000 works from over 2,600 photographers. ecns.cn More than 2,600 photographers from 34 countries and regions and 21 Chinese provinces have registered for the 26th Pingyao International Photography Festival, which will open on Sept. 19 in the ancient city of Pingyao in north China's Shanxi Province, organizers said Thursday.
(2026-08-19). CK Hutchison seeks $1.5 billion from Panama in arbitration. ecns.cn CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd said Thursday it has launched international arbitration against Panama under an investment treaty, seeking more than $1.5 billion in damages over the loss of its port concessions.
(2026-08-19). 3 dead after partial residential building collapse in north China's Shijiazhuang. ecns.cn Three people died after part of a four-story residential building collapsed in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, at 5: 42 a.m. Wednesday, according to the city's Xinhua District Emergency Management Bureau.
(2026-08-20). Ukraine war-hawk defeated in Florida Democratic primary. wsws.org Alexander Vindman became a celebrity among pro-war Democrats for his testimony against Trump during his 2019 impeachment over withholding military aid to Ukraine.
(2026-08-20). Ministerial Task Team on PRASA retrenchments urged to find alternatives. sanews.gov.za Ministerial Task Team on PRASA retrenchments urged to find alternatives | Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has extended the notice period for the retrenchment of employees at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) to allow the Ministerial Task Team more time to explore alternatives. | Of the 580 affected employees, 43 have accepted early retirement packages, while 102 have been matched and placed in identified vacancies across PRASA divisions and departments. | A further 208 Protection Services employees have been ring-fenced pending the conclusion of engagements with Transnet on the transfer of stati…
(2026-08-19). Global Smart Education Conference 2026 held in Beijing. ecns.cn The Global Smart Education Conference 2026 themed "Reimagining Education in the Age of AI: Equity, Quality and Sustainability" was held in Beijing from Tuesday through Thursday, gathering representatives from over 60 countries.
(2026-08-19). 2026 World Robot Conference opens in Beijing. ecns.cn Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday.
(2026-08-20). Why abortion opponents are turning their attention to banning surrogacy. nationofchange.org 
Anti-abortion activists and lawmakers in Texas are pressing to limit or even outlaw surrogacy, a new step toward restricting major forms of infertility treatment.
(2026-08-20). Kruger National Park warns visitors against opening closed roads. sanews.gov.za Kruger National Park warns visitors against opening closed roads | South African National Parks (SANParks) has warned visitors to the Kruger National Park that they could be fined if they deliberately remove "no entry" signs, open closed roads and then become stranded. | In a statement on Wednesday, Kruger National Park management expressed concern about visitors disregarding road closures, removing "no entry" signs and becoming stuck on closed roads, which then requires emergency searches by rangers and other essential teams. | "SANParks acknowledges that while people's lives are a priority in emergencies, guest…
(2026-08-20). This Is The New Blackbeard 'Cheap' Hypersonic Weapon. twz.com 
Castelion, a startup begun by former SpaceX employees, has provided the first view of its
(2026-08-20). Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d'Or after 'best season ever'. tribune.com.pk 
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has set his sights on the Ballon d'Or after receiving his second European Golden Shoe in Munich on Wednesday. | The England captain collected the prize after scoring the most goals in Europe's top divisions last season. | Kane won the 2023-24 award after a prolific first season at Bayern, but said this year's honour "tasted even better than the first". | The 33-year-old scored 36 goals in 31 Bundesliga games last term, the third most in a German top-flight campaign, while winning the league and cup double. | He also netted six times at the World Cup, becoming England's top goal…
(2026-08-20). The Monsters Are Rebuilding a World Where Dark-Skinned Humans Don't Count. portside.org The Monsters Are Rebuilding a World Where Dark-Skinned Humans Don't Count |
(2026-08-20). Directors Guild and IATSE more than happy to hand Hollywood over to the oligarchs. wsws.org The Hollywood merger exposes the union bureaucracy's collaboration with oligarchs, threatening jobs, democratic rights and artistic freedom on a global scale.
(2026-08-20). Sabalenka, Zverev stunned in Cincinnati. tribune.com.pk 
Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev crashed out of the Cincinnati Masters in a matter of hours on a rainy Wednesday of fourth-round action. | American Tommy Paul saved a match point on the way to a 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 upset of Germany's Zverev. | But the biggest shock came on the women's side where Czech Sara Bejlek, ranked 35th, stunned world number one Sabalenka 7-6 (9/7), 6-4 in a gritty match that finished up shortly after the clock ticked past midnight into Thursday morning. | Former champion Sabalenka led by a break in the opening set and was up 5-1 in the tiebreaker before Bejlek roared back…
(2026-08-20). After asbestos shutters Kensington High School, parents of students with autism worry about long commute. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Priscilla Rodriguez expects her son, who has autism, to struggle with the transition from Kensington High School to the former Austin Meehan building roughly 7 miles away in Northeast Philadelphia. | Kensington High School was
(2026-08-20). A Texas University Becomes a Petri Dish for a Conservative Overhaul. portside.org A Texas University Becomes a Petri Dish for a Conservative Overhaul |
(2026-08-20). Who was Hind Rajab and why is Israel investigating her killing? aljazeera.com After two years of denial, Israel admits firing on the 5-year-old's car. But her family and others don't expect justice.
(2026-08-19). Shanxi completes first invasive brain-computer interface implant surgery. ecns.cn A medical team in Shanxi Province on Wednesday performed the region's first invasive brain‚Äëcomputer interface (BCI) implant surgery, opening up new possibilities for restoring mobility in patients with spinal cord injuries.
(2026-08-19). Unitree founder highlights next stage of humanoid robots. ecns.cn Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing said Wednesday the next breakthrough for humanoid robots will be operating in diverse realworld environments and completing everyday tasks on simple instructions.
(2026-08-20). Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of 2030. tribune.com.pk 
Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Red Bull to the end of 2030 on Thursday, ending speculation about the four-time world champion's near-term Formula One future. | The 28-year-old already had a contract to the end of 2028 but with break clauses offering a potential way out should the team fail to meet his expectations and provide a winning car. | Such performance-related clauses were believed to have been triggered this season, according to Dutch media reports. | Red Bull lie ‚Å fourth overall this season, and Verstappen sixth, 110 points behind Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, after 11…
(2026-08-20). Conversion and Utilization of Renewable Energy in ASEAN. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Renewable energy conversion and utilization in ASEAN represent an integral part of the transition to energy production and consumption systems of the future. Rising demands for electricity due to economic development, population growth, and urbanization lead to higher reliance on renewable energy in the region as the cornerstone of energy sustainability, …
(2026-08-19). China proposes 4E AEO initiative to boost Asia-Pacific trade cooperation. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs (GAC) on Wednesday proposed a "4E AEO Cooperation Initiative" to promote a more open and inclusive Asia-Pacific trade environment at an APEC Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) seminar held in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province.
(2026-08-20). President Sheinbaum Rejects Claims Into Lopez Obrador's Son Over Fuel Smuggling. orinocotribune.com Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum denied this Tuesday that Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, son of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, is under investigation by Mexican authorities for alleged fuel smuggling. | Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum attributed the recent revocation of Andrés Manuel López
(2026-08-19). China's pet insurance market grows 60-fold in five years. ecns.cn China's pet insurance premiums surged from about 50 million yuan ($7.4 million) in 2020 to as much as 3.5 billion yuan in 2025, a 60fold increase, industry data showed.
(2026-08-20). Can Pakistan Afford a "Hard-State" Reset? thinktank.pk Pakistan is once again debating whether its existing political and administrative structure is capable of delivering economic stability, security and long-term growth. The discussion has acquired a new dimension with calls for a "hard state", proposals for new provinces and demands for a fundamental reset of governance. But there is a crucial question that is …
(2026-08-20). Government, pharmaceutical sector to work closer together. sanews.gov.za Government, pharmaceutical sector to work closer together | Government and the pharmaceutical sector have committed to working together to resolve challenges facing the sector. ⚪ This after the Department of Health (DoH), led by Acting Director-General Professor Nicholas Crisp, met with sector leaders on Tuesday. ⚪ The meeting also included senior officials from the Departments of Trade, Industry and Competition; Science, Technology and Innovation; National Treasury; and the Presidency; as well as the Competition Commission; the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and the Medicines Prici…
(2026-08-20). David North answers questions at the international Trotsky commemoration in Prinkipo. wsws.org North answered questions on the fate of Ernst Thà§lmann, the Kronstadt uprising, the situation confronting workers in the Middle East and the strength of the Left Opposition inside the Soviet Union.
(2026-08-19). Taiyuan Energy Forum to bring global voices for green transition. ecns.cn The 2026 Taiyuan Energy Low-Carbon Development Forum will be held from Sept. 4 to 5 in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, marking the 10th anniversary of the event.
(2026-08-20). PSG start Ligue 1 defence with eye on Champions League hat-trick. tribune.com.pk 
Paris Saint-Germain kick off their Ligue 1 campaign as overwhelming favourites to win a sixth successive title, but will have one eye firmly on their bid for a third straight Champions League crown. | The capital giants eased to a record-extending 14th French top-flight triumph last season, despite often prioritising their European ambitions. | They start their Ligue 1 campaign against Rennes on Sunday, hoping to make a quick start before the Champions League begins on September 8. | "When the season starts, everyone says the league is easy," said head coach Luis Enrique. | "Nothing is easy ⚪ I don't recall a…
(2026-08-20). Namibian political prisoners repatriated from Cape Town. sanews.gov.za Namibian political prisoners repatriated from Cape Town | The remains of two Namibian political prisoners who died while incarcerated on Robben Island during the apartheid era were formally handed over to the Government of the Republic of Namibia at a repatriation ceremony. | The repatriation also included ancestral remains, grave goods and body casts that hold deep cultural, spiritual and historical significance for the people of Namibia. | "This is not simply the return of human remains. It is an act of restorative justice, dignity and healing, giving families and communities the opportunity to honour their anc…
(2026-08-19). Global Robot Application Exploration Program launched at 2026 World Robot Conference. ecns.cn A new global initiative to speed up real-world robot deployment was launched on Thursday during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing.
(2026-08-20). Bangladesh's government under pressure as youth demand jobs. aljazeera.com Six months into Prime Minister Tariq Rahman's term, Bangladesh faces an energy crisis and rising prices.
(2026-08-20). Two killed, more than 300 evacuated as PMD warns of more rain, urban flooding across K-P. tribune.com.pk 
Two people were killed and at least four injured after heavy rain caused flooding and building collapses in Swabi, while more than 300 people were evacuated from affected areas, Rescue 1122 said on Thursday. Heavy rain also continued in Rawalpindi, as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned of possible urban flooding across parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). | The PMD warned of possible urban flooding in Mardan, Swabi, Peshawar and Nowshera following heavy rain, while mountainous areas of K-P faced a risk of landslides. | Rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms was expected across severa…
(2026-08-20). Pop-up shops in Philadelphia's Market East will stick around through December. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As city officials and business leaders huddle over how to revive Market East, a project to bring some economic activity back to the struggling corridor over the summer is declaring early success and making plans to continue through the end of the year. | The "Meantime on Market" initiative moved six pop-up businesses into vacant storefronts on the 900 block of Market Street in May. They drew close to 3,300 visitors and generated $30,000 in revenue in just the first three wee…
(2026-08-20). South Africa name squad for historic Zimbabwe tour. tribune.com.pk 
South Africa Women will tour Zimbabwe for the first time next month, with the neighbours set to meet in their maiden bilateral T20I series. | Regular captain Laura Wolvaardt will lead the squad featuring three uncapped players — seamer Caitlin Wyngaard, former South Africa Under-19 star Nthabiseng Nini and off-spinner Luyanda Nzuza. | The 21-year-old Wyngaard earned her maiden call-up after impressing for South Africa Emerging Women during their recent tour of Bangladesh. Nini and Nzuza also caught the selectors' eye with standout performances for the Emerging side. | The trio are joined by Faye Tunnicli…
(2026-08-19). China expands visa-free entry for Kyrgyz, Vietnamese citizens. ecns.cn China has extended 240hour transit visafree and 30day Hainan visafree entry to citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam starting Thursday, the National Immigration Administration said.
(2026-08-20). The Art of Not Winning: Iran, Ukraine, and the geometry of the first half of 2026. strategic-culture.su The rising powers of 2026 have learned not to lose; none has yet actually managed to win | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Hormuz, or…
(2026-08-20). Cabinet approves Defence Forces Act 2026, amendments to National Command Authority Act 2010. tribune.com.pk 
The federal cabinet on Thursday approved the drafts of the Defence Forces Act 2026 and amendments to the National Command Authority Act 2010, paving the way for legislation to implement changes to the military command structure introduced through the 27th Constitutional Amendment, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). | The draft was approved at a cabinet meeting chaired by PM Shehbaz in Islamabad and was expected to be presented to Parliament for approval during its ongoing session. | The Defence Forces Act was prepared to give effect to changes made to Article 243 of the Const…
(2026-08-20). How Myanmar's war drives the Rohingya crisis. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera exposes atrocities committed against the Rohingya ethnic minority group during Myanmar's civil war.
(2026-08-20). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East and Africa. wsws.org
(2026-08-20). Dr. Robin D. G. Kelley: Working-Class Democracy and the Question of Palestine. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-08-20). The Democratic Primary Operative With A Wall Street Side Gig. levernews.com
(2026-08-20). La rivisitazione da parte di Netanyahu dell' ´inganno sulle armi di distruzione di massa irachene ª — rilanciata per promuovere la guerra contro l'Iran. strategic-culture.su La scelta di Trump di puntare sulla pressione economica come chiave per la capitolazione dell'Iran non è una strategia credibile | Segue nostro Il presidente Trump ha preso per oro colato le esaltazioni militari del segretario alla Guerra Hegseth ( ´La potenza militare degli Stati Uniti è impressionante ª), per scoprire solo in un secondo momento che gli Stati Uniti hanno esaurito gli intercettori in una guerra che dipende dal…
(2026-08-20). Mourinho begins second Real Madrid reign. tribune.com.pk 
Jose Mourinho's second spell at Real Madrid begins in Barcelona this weekend in La Liga, although at Espanyol rather than up against his and Los Blancos' bitter rivals. | The veteran Portuguese coach returns to the club 16 years after first being appointed but charged with a similar task, deposing Barcelona as the leading club in Spain. | Mourinho is also aiming to restore some of the intensity and attitude that defined his first Madrid reign, between 2010-2013, after two seasons without winning a major trophy steered president Florentino Perez back to him. | The 15-time European champions have suffered dressi…
(2026-08-19). Why Is Trump Angrier at Oman Than at Iran Right Now? moderndiplomacy.eu The threat reveals less about Oman and far more about how comprehensively the Iran war has gone off script for an administration that promised a quick, decisive victory. President Donald Trump did not set out to make an enemy of Oman. He set out to defeat Iran quickly, reopen the Strait of Hormuz on American …
(2026-08-19). Morolong participates in forum for China-Africa Media Cooperation. sanews.gov.za Morolong participates in forum for China-Africa Media Cooperation | Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong will participate in the 7th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation, where South Africa will seek to strengthen cooperation with China and other African countries in broadcasting, audio-visual services, digital transformation, content innovation, artificial intelligence and emerging media technologies. | The forum, hosted by China's National Radio and Television Administration, will take place from 19 to 21 August 2026, under the theme: "Share Development Opportunities, Shape the Audio-Visual Futur…
(2026-08-19). Belarus' grain harvest reaches 8.3m tonnes. eng.belta.by As of 19 August 2026, grain harvest including rapeseed amounted to 8.394 million tonnes, which was almost 1 million tonnes more than on the same date in 2025.
(2026-08-19). Loved Next Door, Loathed Across The Border: World's Split Verdict on India. ummid.com As India marks 80 years of independence on 15 August 2026, a fresh 36-country Pew survey shows a nation admired in London, Nairobi and Colombo, distrusted in Islamabad and Ankara, and viewed with growing suspicion even in Washington.
(2026-08-19). Amnesty International: Russian anti-war politician's sentencing is 'arbitrary prosecution'. thecanary.co 
Amnesty International has highlighted the recent conviction of Russian anti-war politician, journalist and human-rights activist Lev Sholsberg. On 17 August 2026, the Pskov City Court sentenced Shlosberg to over 11 years in a penal colony for spreading false information and discrediting the Russian Armed Forces. Shlosberg is the deputy chair of the Yabloko Party. Amnesty […] | By
(2026-08-19). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-08-19). 10 years on, 41 organisations call for authorities to review the convictions of the Birmingham 4. thecanary.co 
CAGE International and 40 other organisations have signed a call for an immediate review of the convictions of the 'Birmingham 4'. First arrested over 10 years ago, these four men were convicted of terrorism offences back in 2017. The courts sentenced Naweed Ali, Khobaib Hussain, Mohibur Rahman and Tahir Aziz to life in prison following […] | By
(2026-08-19). Sunday 8/30: Meet Scott Wiener: grill and thrill. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2026-08-19). Menon's lawyers issue statement on Filton contempt prosecution. thecanary.co 
Filton 24 — Lawyers have issued a statement on behalf of barrister Rajiv Menon KC about the contempt of court proceedings brought against Menon by intelligence service-aligned judge Jeremy Johnson. Johnson is pursuing Menon for the closing speech he gave to the jury in defence of his client, Filton 24 defendant Charlotte Head. Menon went public […] | By
(2026-08-19). Freedom Inc National Day of Action Phone Jam for Corey August 19, 2026 (and more events). wibailoutpeople.org 
The people will never stop fighting for justice for Corey, Tony, and all those taken from us by the state. Wednesday, August 19 | The People's Phone Jam12—5 PMFreedom, Inc. HQ or a phone near you2110 Luann Lane, Madison, WIbit.ly/madisonphonejam Thursday, August 20 | The People's Ride Along12 PMFreedom, Inc. HQ2110 Luann Lane, Madison, WICome …
(2026-08-19). Five Belarusians reach European U19 Boxing Championships semifinals. eng.belta.by The semifinals featuring the Belarusian athletes will take place on 20 August, with finals scheduled for 21 August. A total of 35 countries are represented at the European U19 Boxing Championships, including 14 athletes from Belarus.
(2026-08-19). Trump says USS Lincoln deployment 'not nearly long enough'. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-08-19). Two years after unionizing, Portland homeless support workers have no contract. peoplesworld.org 
PORTLAND, Ore.—Homeless support workers at Do Good Multnomah in Portland won a union in August 2024, but two years later, they still don't have a contract. Getting organized was a big achievement, but winning a collective bargaining agreement has turned out to be another matter for Do Good Multnomah Workers United (DGWU / AFSCME 1790). …
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