(2026-08-22). Iranian army says its military doctrine shifting from 'defensive to offensive'. tribune.com.pk 
The Iranian army said Saturday that its military doctrine is shifting from a "defensive to an offensive" posture, citing lessons from the country's recent wars. | Brig. Gen. Mohammad Akraminia, spokesman for the Iranian army, told state news agency IRNA that the shift had gradually taken place during what he described as the 12-day and 40-day wars. | "Our country's military doctrine was defensive in the past, but gradually during these two wars, we witnessed the military doctrine moving from a defensive posture toward an offensive one," Akraminia said. | He said the shift was reflected in rapid and broader res…
(2026-08-22). Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins. tribune.com.pk 
With the Iran war now at a costly standoff and crises from Ukraine to Gaza still unresolved, President Donald Trump's ambitious foreign policy agenda appears stuck as he heads into November's midterm elections. | The setbacks are striking for a president who returned to office last year promising to be a "peacemaker" and made resolving international conflicts a centerpiece of his second-term agenda. | Trump has grown impatient with reporters' questions and even United States allies. This week, he lashed out at reporters pressing him on foreign policy issues and renewed his threat to bomb Oman, a US ally negoti…
(2026-08-22). Setting Terms and Deciding Agendas: Opacity and Division in Iranian and American Leadership. moderndiplomacy.eu On Saturday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that a navigation map had been agreed upon in diplomatic talks with Oman. The Iranian spokesman emphasised that the agreement had been reached despite US "obstruction" and efforts to "hinder" the talks. Further, the Iranian Foreign Minister consistently maintained that the Iran-Oman navigation talks are a separate endeavour …
(2026-08-22). The West as a civilization of infanticide. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-22). Venezuela Appoints Opposition Politician Enrique Ochoa Antich Ambassador to Switzerland. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The appointment was approved during an extraordinary parliamentary session on Friday, August 21. It places Ochoa Antich in the diplomatic post previously occupied by longstanding Venezuelan diplomat Roy Chaderton. | The decision represents another significant appointment of…
(2026-08-22). The 1970s Oil Crisis: Never Forget. wattsupwiththat.com From MasterResource By Robert Bradley Jr. Ed. Note: This week marks the 55th anniversary of President Richard Nixon's 90-day wage and price order of August 15, 1971. With extensions, maximum…
(2026-08-22). Gambhir calls for three-match Test series. tribune.com.pk 
India coach Gautam Gambhir said he was pleased with the rise in younger players ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday. | India hold a 1-0 lead in the two-match series and a victory in Colombo will help keep hopes of reaching the World Test Championship final alive. | Young batsman Devdutt Padikkal, playing his third Test, was one of the stars of India's comprehensive 165-run win in Galle, scoring 167 and 44. | Spinner Manav Suthar, in his second appearance for India, claimed a match haul of 10 wickets. | "Extremely satisfying to see these younger players getting an opportunity and them deliverin…
(2026-08-22). RIP to the Russiagate Liberals. theintercept.com 
(2026-08-22). US hits Canadian goods with 50% tariffs after trade talks fail. tribune.com.pk 
The US imposed 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods on Saturday after the two longstanding allies failed to reach a trade deal, with each side accusing the other of derailing days of talks. | The tariffs that came into effect just after midnight (0900 PKT) on some $20 billion of Canadian goods – things like wooden ice hockey sticks that are rarely used anymore – are far from an economic game-changer for the largest US trading partner after Mexico. That represents just over 5% of Canada's exports to the US. | But the new tariffs mark an increase in tensions between…
(2026-08-22). The Crowded Table: Why Four Mediators Have Failed to Fix the Pakistan Afghanistan Ceasefire. moderndiplomacy.eu The ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan resembles a ghost. It exists on paper but peace remains missing on the ground. Along the Durand Line, a 19th century colonial cartograph that Afghanistan has historically disputed, mistrust continues to deepen. Pakistan sees militant sanctuaries across the frontier as a direct threat to its national security. On the …
(2026-08-22). Delaware election 2026: Meet the 3 Democrats fighting to unseat Chris Coons in the U.S. Senate. whyy.org Jeff Appelhans, Mary Louve and Eric No-Trump Hansen are vying to unseat U.S. Sen. Chris Coons in September's primary as he runs for his fourth term in office. | From left to right: Incumbent U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, Mary Louve, Eric No-Trump Hansen and Jeff Appelhans.
(2026-08-22). The Fedorov Case: Anatomy of a fracture in Ukrainian power. strategic-culture.su The clash with Zelensky is the first visible skirmish in the current transition. It won't be the last. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-08-22). Arteta hails Arsenal's desire. tribune.com.pk 
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's dominant 3-0 win against Coventry in the opening game of the Premier League season on Friday proved the champions have not lost their hunger for silverware. | Arteta's side picked up where they left off last season, cruising to victory over out-classed Coventry thanks to goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard at the Emirates Stadium. | The Gunners have been installed as title favourites and their swaggering display suggested their rivals will struggle to keep up this season. | Arteta was encouraged by the way his players set about overwhelming promoted Coventry with…
(2026-08-22). Fans note Ramsha Khan's absence in photos, videos of sister's wedding. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Ramsha Khan became the subject of fresh online speculation after being noticeably absent in pictures and videos of her sister Alysha's wedding. | With Alysha's festivities in full swing and the bride celebrating among family and friends, including actor Zoya Nasir, fans noted Ramsha's absence in the wedding content. | View this post on Instagram | Comments under the wedding posts filled up with users wondering where Ramsha was, with some saying they missed seeing the actor, while others noted the absence of her husband, fellow actor Khushhal Khan. | In April, rumours circulated that Ramsha had secretly m…
(2026-08-22). Guyana's Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader. aljazeera.com Guyanese diplomat emerges narrowly ahead as the council works towards consensus before Guterres departs.
(2026-08-22). PM expresses 'displeasure' over officials' ceremonial buggy ride at August 14 parade. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken a "very serious view" of an incident at an official function in Islamabad on August 14, during which the chief commissioner and inspector general of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) rode to the event in a ceremonial horse-drawn buggy, it emerged on Saturday. | According to documents available to The Express Tribune, a formal advisory was issued on Monday by Establishment Division Joint Secretary (Discipline) Syeda Shafaq Hashmi to Inspector General of Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi and Chief Commissioner of Islamabad Capital Territory Lt. (Retd.) Sohail Ashraf. | The advis…
(2026-08-22). California lawmaker overcomes pro-Israel spending to win special election. aljazeera.com Victory for state Senator Aisha Wahab marks the latest example of a progressive overcoming millions in outside spending.
(2026-08-22). Friday Nite Videos | August 21, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | August 21, 2026 |
(2026-08-22). Climate News Worth Celebrating: The Earth Is Getting Greener. wattsupwiththat.com Originally posted at RedState By The Heartland Institute The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Global greening is not a new…
2026-08-21: Mojtaba's Allies To Derail Trump's 'D-Day' Plan? Xi Keeps Oil Flowing While Putin Expands Trade Ties
Trump's bid to economically isolate Iran could face a major obstacle as China and Russia deepen their ties with Tehran. Washington has launched an "economic D-Day" campaign targeting Iran's oil exports, financial channels and international partners. But China remains Iran's biggest oil customer, while Russia continues expanding trade and strategic cooperation with Tehran outside Western markets.
indcatholicnews.com (2026-08-21). African Catholic Clergy invoke continent's history of war and Apartheid to demand end to violence in the Holy LandCatholic clergy from South Africa, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Senegal, Mali and Uganda – including Cardinal Stephen Brislin of South Africa – have issued a joint statement declaring that the policies and actions of the Government of Israel in Gaza constitute genocide. The statement is issued on behalf of Priests Against Genocide
dailysabah.com (2026-08-21). Türkiye seeks Interpol red notices for Netanyahu over genocide chargesArrest warrants for Netanyahu and Moskovitch were issued back in July, as part of proceedings before Istanbul's 11th High Criminal Court. The Justice Ministry NOW seeks red notices for the two men to facilitate their international location and arrest…
(2026-08-22). That Stunning Florida Senate Win. portside.org That Stunning Florida Senate Win |
(2026-08-22). PM Shehbaz directs financial assistance for families affected by monsoon rains, floods. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed financial assistance for families affected by the recent monsoon rains and floods across the country. | According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on X, PM Shehbaz chaired a meeting in Lahore regarding the progress in relief and rehabilitation activities during the monsoon rains. | The prime minister directed that financial assistance be provided to the families of all individuals who lost their lives in the floods, as well as to owners of houses that were completely or partially damaged by the rains and floods. | The prime minister further directed that "
(2026-08-22). Is Washington Quietly Resetting Its Approach to Ending the War in Ukraine? moderndiplomacy.eu Land can be surrendered only once. A security guarantee can be reconsidered whenever a government changes or another war demands Washington's attention. This becomes the centre of the latest American effort to end the war in Ukraine. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may be preparing to travel to Kyiv and Moscow, but renewed diplomacy means …
(2026-08-22). Nakashima pounds Fritz in Cincinnati upset. tribune.com.pk 
Brandon Nakashima continued his red-hot pace on Friday, knocking out sixth-seeded Taylor Fritz 7-6 (11/9), 4-6, 6-3 to reach the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters semi-finals. | Unseeded Czech Sara Bejlek also advanced, backing up her stunning victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka with a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) quarter-final win over Madison Keys. | Bejlek, 20, booked a semi-final showdown with fourth-seeded American Coco Gauff, who powered to a 6-2, 6-2 victory over 10th-seeded Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk. | Nakashima lined up an all-American men's semi against Frances Tiafoe, who out-lasted Italian Lorenzo Musetti…
(2026-08-22). Palestinian-British girl, 6, dies days after family drowned off UK coast. aljazeera.com Saja el-Khawas's death follows that of her mother, father and sister on Tuesday, all of whom drowned.
(2026-08-22). We Are Witnessing the Decline of Corporate Democrats. portside.org We Are Witnessing the Decline of Corporate Democrats |
(2026-08-22). Report: Alisa Goods Found Dead Near Las Vegas Airport. newsone.com 
Source: Kristen Goods / GoFundMe | The family of Alisa Goods has confirmed that she was found dead after being missing for nearly two weeks in Las Vegas. | Alisa's daughter Kristen Goods wrote the following on the family's It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news that our beloved mother, Alisa Goods, has been found and has passed away. | For our family, this is a devastating loss. After the uncertainty and anguish of not knowing where she was, we are now faced with the p…
(2026-08-22). US says intelligence behind Israeli strike on Syria air base was wrong. tribune.com.pk US Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack said on Saturday that intelligence behind an Israeli attack on a military air base in northern Syria was wrong. | Barrack, who also serves as special envoy for Syria and Iraq, commented on Israel's airstrike on the abandoned Abu al-Duhur Military Air Base in eastern Idlib province. | Barrack said on social media that he did not know why the attack was carried out, but could share the answers given to him. | He said Israel had received intelligence that Türkiye might be moving military assets to the air base in Syria and shared the information with Washington. | The US i…
(2026-08-22). Salman vows Pakistan will bounce back. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said his side must address serious shortcomings in batting, bowling and fielding after England crushed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test at Headingley on Friday. | The defeat, completed inside three days, extended Pakistan's poor run away from home and left Salman acknowledging that England had outplayed his team in every department. | "England outplayed us in every department," Salman said at…
(2026-08-22). The meaning of the Mecca Pact. links.org.au 
The real meaning of the Mecca Pact between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan lies not in what it is today, contends Michael Prà∂bsting, but in what it reflects and could become in the future.
(2026-08-22). Delaware election 2026: Meet the 3 Republicans hoping to unseat Sarah McBride in Congress. whyy.org Earl Cooper, Joseph Arminio and John Whalen III are Republicans vying for Delaware's congressional seat. Here's what to know about the race, and where the candidates stand. | From left to right: Republicans John Whalen III, Joe Arminio and Earl Cooper Three Republican candidates are competing for the nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep Sarah McBride for Delaware's lone congressional seat.
(2026-08-22). Baloch leaders reject new provinces proposal. tribune.com.pk 
Political leaders in Balochistan have strongly opposed proposals for creating new provinces on administrative grounds, alleging that such moves were aimed at gaining control over the province's natural resources. | They also warned against attempts to mislead public opinion through unelected and non-political individuals on sensitive constitutional and political matters. | The leaders were speaking at a condolence reference held at the Quetta Press Club to commemorate the Babara massacre of Charsadda. The event was attended by representatives of the Awami National Party (ANP), National Party, Balochistan Natio…
(2026-08-22). Why It Might Be Time To Rethink the Human Family Tree. portside.org Why It Might Be Time To Rethink the Human Family Tree |
(2026-08-22). Govt approves army deployment in Rawalpindi under Article 245 for six months. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government on Saturday approved the deployment of the Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi for six months under Article 245 of the Constitution. | According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control, the deployment was made upon the request of the Home Department, Government of Punjab. | "The federal government, exercising the powers conferred under Article 245 of the Constitution of Pakistan, is pleased to authorise deployment of 3x companies of the Pakistan Army for sensitive security duties in Rawalpindi," the notification stated. | It added that this was "to avoid any un…
(2026-08-22). PTI files contempt petition in SC over alleged violation of order on Imran's hospital transfer. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday filed a contempt of court petition in the Supreme Court (SC) over the alleged violation of the court's Tuesday order concerning the transfer of founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital. | The petition was filed after Imran was taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for a medical examination in the early hours of Friday and returned to Adiala jail after doctors declared him "medically fit". Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said Imran was taken to the government-run facility because of the security situation created by PTI workers outsi…
(2026-08-22). Innovative Limpopo woman produces hairpieces from banana plants. sanews.gov.za Innovative Limpopo woman produces hairpieces from banana plants | Innovative and environmentally conscious Limpopo businesswoman, Lufuno Nemakonde, the Managing Director of Limpopo-based Funocurls Green Beauty, is set to change the South African hair industry with an innovative development using banana pseudostem fibre to produce hairpieces, that she has aptly named EcoCurls. ⚪ "EcoCurls are plant-based and potentially more sustainable alternative to conventional synthetic hairpieces. The innovation is in the development and validation stage. We are happy that the project is currently progressing towards commer…
(2026-08-22). Two specialists from Shifa International Hospital participated in Imran's eye assessment: PIMS. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on Saturday said that two specialists from Shifa International Hospital "participated in the ophthalmological assessment" of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. | According to a press release issued by PIMS, Imran was brought to the institute in Islamabad, "during the intervening night of August 20 and 21 for medical examination and treatment." It was as part of this examination process that the former prime minister was seen by the Shifa International specialists. | "Other examinations were carried out by the concerned PIMS specialists," the ins…
(2026-08-22). 'Mother of Broken Cars' graduates as qualified motor mechanic. sanews.gov.za 'Mother of Broken Cars' graduates as qualified motor mechanic | Affectionately known in the Mount Fletcher community as the "Mother of Broken Cars", Nosipho Kholutsoane has turned her passion for restoring neglected vehicles into a growing business. | Kholutsoane graduated as a motor mechanic from the King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) TVET College in Mthatha on 17 July 2026, alongside 69 other graduates who completed the Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) Programme. | The programme was funded through a project of the Eastern Cape Office of the Premier and implemented by the Automotive Industry Development Ce…
(2026-08-22). Liverpool, Man City face questions in new era. tribune.com.pk 
Mohamed Salah and Pep Guardiola are two of the most iconic figures in Premier League history ⚪ how Liverpool and Manchester City cope without them will define their seasons. | For the first time since 2016, Liverpool kick off a campaign without Egypt forward Salah as their talisman, while City can no longer rely on Guardiola's managerial genius to inspire them after a glorious decade. | Salah joined Turkish club Trabzonspor earlier in August, ending the Anfield career of one of the greatest players in Liverpool's illustrious history. | Guardiola resigned at the conclusion of last season, bringing the curtain…
(2026-08-22). DR Congo receives 1st batch of vaccines to contain Ebola outbreak. tribune.com.pk 
The Democratic Republic of Congo has received the first batch of 16,520 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine to contain the Ebola virus, health authorities said late Friday. | Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said more than 50,000 doses are expected by Monday. | "These doses would strengthen the government's response to Ebola and contribute to the protection of populations, with the support of our partners," Kamba told reporters in Kinshasa. | Read: WHO pleads for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak | The World Health Organisation announced on Thursday that 70,000 vaccines would be supplied to Congo from the…
(2026-08-22). Multiple deaths after UK police car crash, police say. tribune.com.pk 
Several people have died after a collision near Middlesbrough in northeast England between a police car and a passenger car, the local police force said on Saturday. | Cleveland Police said the incident took place at around 3.39am (0239 GMT) on a main road near the South Bank area to the east of Middlesbrough. | "Sadly, the collision has resulted in multiple fatalities," a police spokesperson said. "We are working to identify the victims and contact their families." | This is a developing story and will be updated.
(2026-08-22). Shafi Jan accuses Centre of defying courts. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information and Public Relations Minister Shafi Jan on Friday accused the federal government of openly violating court orders concerning the medical treatment and transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, saying the move amounted to contempt of court and undermined the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law. | In a statement, Shafi Jan said the decision to transfer Imran Khan to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) instead of Shifa International Hospital reflected what he described as the government's "cowardice, stubbornness and fear" of the PTI foun…
(2026-08-22). Researchers find microplastics in insects from Schuylkill River watershed. whyy.org 
This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Microplastics were detected inside a third of insects across six streams within the Schuylkill River watershed, according to Researchers at the nonprofi…
(2026-08-22). Trump Pardons Have Cost Crime Victims $1.7 Billion. portside.org Trump Pardons Have Cost Crime Victims $1.7 Billion |
(2026-08-22). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-22). Hotter summer and fall days are extending ragweed allergy season in Greater Philadelphia, experts say. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Millions of people across the country may soon find themselves sneezing their way through the end of summer and early fall as Throughout August and September, the spiky plant native to
(2026-08-22). US judge overturns policy suspending immigrant visa processing for Pakistan, 74 other nations. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-22). Starc stars as 18 wickets tumble in Mackay. tribune.com.pk 
Australia scratched out a 101-run lead over Bangladesh on Saturday in the second Test, with 18 wickets falling on day one after Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam both took six in a fast-bowling masterclass. | Home skipper Pat Cummins won the toss in Mackay and his pacemen feasted, determined to bounce back from a shock nine-wicket loss in the first Test at Darwin. | They skittled Bangladesh for 64 with an irrepressible Starc the destroyer in an incredible spell of swing and seam, taking five wickets in 22 balls during the morning session to end with 6-12 from 10 overs. | Only a last-wicket partnership of 25 be…
(2026-08-22). Mecca Agreement or Mecca Treaty? unitedworldint.com On August 7, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed the "Mecca Mutual Defense Agreement." The agreement came as a surprise. But that surprise is hardly surprising: there had been no sign that such a pact was in the works. At least not for those "outside the state apparatus." The process that led to the agreement …
(2026-08-22). Peru rescues people trapped by landslides on highway for nearly a week. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-22). Perché il blocco di Trump non puà≤ trasformare l'Iran in un'isola. strategic-culture.su Gli Stati Uniti potrebbero imporre un blocco navale all'Iran. Ma non possono bloccare il territorio iraniano. | Segue nostro Finora l'Iran ha cercato di guadagnare tempo. | Ora, l'Iran sta accelerando la gestione del tempo. | Anche la pazienza strategica ha i suoi limiti. Teheran ha mantenuto una presenza militare nello Stretto di Ormuz per 5,5 mesi. L'Impero della Pirateria non ha fatto marcia indietro. Al contrario: la reazione, somman…
(2026-08-21). Hind Rajab's Family Says Israel's Investigation Into Hind's Death Just a PR Ploy. truthout.org Hind Rajab's mother has dismissed the Israeli military's announcement this week that it is opening a supposed criminal investigation into the killing of her 5-year-old daughter, saying that it is nothing more than a PR move meant to distract from Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza. "Why did the investigation and the acknowledgment of the shooting at Hind's car and at the paramedics come only… |
(2026-08-21). No Coming Back From Genocide: Israel's Global Counter-Offensive Has Begun. progressivehub.net RAMZY BAROUD | Z NETWORK…
(2026-08-21). Ships passing through Hormuz hover in single digits, data shows. al-monitor.com SINGAPORE, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Seven commodity ships sailed along the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, just half the previous day's tally, showed data from shiptracker Kpler, amid concern over risk to Middle East shipping as U.S.-Iran peace talks remain in limbo.Of the total, four ships entered and three exited the waterway, which was used by nearly a fifth of global shipments of crude oil and liquefied natural gas before war began in February. The seven did not include any very large crude carriers or liquefied natural gas tankers.
(2026-08-21). Hormuz in The Balance: Trump's Territorial Bravado, Iran's Defiance and A Chokepoint Still Closed. ummid.com Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz 'New US Territory' via an AI-generated map, insisting it's open and mine-free. Iran mocked the claim, comparing it to annexing California, and vowed the strait stays shut until Washington lifts its blockade and sanctions.
(2026-08-21). Iran must plan to overcome 'unjust sanctions', says Iranian parliament speaker. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that Iran must ‚Å plan to overcome the "unjust ‚Å sanctions", according to his channel on Telegram, Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya news agency reported on Friday. | Ghalibaf's statement came a day after United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the US will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, a move he suggested would lessen the need for new major military operations. | Bessent's comments on Thursday followed President Donald Trump's threat a day ear…
(2026-08-21). China's Iran Dilemma: What Happens If Tehran Quits the NPT—and War With the US Erupts? moderndiplomacy.eu China opposes the US and Western escalation against Iran and insists on condemning the US and Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear targets. China considers the US and Israeli military attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter. While Beijing officially adheres to nuclear non-proliferation, it will hold the …
(2026-08-21). Perfect timing for Trump's 'insanity' and nuclear war. infobrics.org For the warmongering oligarchy in Washington DC, Trump's mental (un)fitness plays into the equation perfectly. Namely, if they somehow push him to drop a low-yield nuclear weapon on Iran, they can use that as the perfect excuse to depose him as a "lunatic". They'd get rid of the incumbent they detest so much and force Iran to surrender (or so they believe).
(2026-08-21). King Abdullah visits China as region hedges against US unpredictability. al-monitor.com With no end in sight to the war in Iran and an unchecked Israeli policy across the region, the kingdom is hedging against future uncertainty and a less predictable US policy.
(2026-08-21). Headlines for August 21, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. Treasury to Sanction Iran and Its Trading Partners: "You Are Either With Us or Against Us", USS Abraham Lincoln Heads for San Diego After Record Wartime Deployment, Houthis Clash with Yemeni Forces in Largest-Scale Fighting Since 2022 Truce, Sudan's Humanitarian Catastrophe Grows as 200,000 Are Displaced by Fighting and Flooding, "The People Want the Fall of the Regime": Tunisian Protesters Demand Ouster of Kais Saied, Human Rights Watch: Russian Mercenaries Led Massacre of Civilians in Mali Village Raid, Armed Israeli Settlers Kill and Wound Palestinians During Raid on Village…
(2026-08-21). Houthis claim new strikes on Saudi Arabia after IRGC warning: What to know. al-monitor.com A senior Iranian commander said Saudi Arabia will be unable to the defeat the Yemeni group as the conflict intensifies.
(2026-08-21). Pakistan open FIVB World Championship with solid win. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan made a winning start to the FIVB Boys Under-17 World Championship in Doha on Thursday, sweeping Chinese Taipei 3-0 in their opening Pool E match. | Pakistan, competing alongside Iran, Chinese Taipei and Algeria, produced a disciplined performance to seal 25-20, 25-10, 25-23 victory and immediately put themselves in a strong position in the group. | The Pakistani side took control early, using strong serving, effective blocking and aggressive attacking to keep Chinese Taipei under pressure. After securing the opening set 25-20, Pakistan dominated the second, conceding just ten points. | Chinese Taipei…
(2026-08-21). 'Bloodthirsty psychopath' Israel's Ben-Gvir touts viewing booths at gallows for Palestinians. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Brett Wilkins Still drawing international censure for his genocidal call to kill dozens of Gazans daily, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has faced fresh condemnation after visiting the construction site of a gallows where Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis are set to be hanged to death, with select Israelis gathering as spectators.
(2026-08-21). Breaking: Barclays 5 judge rules NO terror sentencing in blow for Mahmood. thecanary.co 
Remarkably, and in a rare blow for justice amid the UK regime's war on anti-genocide speech and protest, a judge at Preston Crown Court has just ruled that the 'Barclays 5' will not be sentenced as terrorists. As with the 'Filton 24' direct action protesters, the Crown Prosecution Service was asking the judge to rule a […] | By
(2026-08-21). Fauci adviser David Morens pleads guilty, as Trump escalates war on science. wsws.org Not one of the officials and executives who enforced the policy of mass COVID infection has been charged with any crime, and several now run the federal health agencies.
(2026-08-21). Nord Stream bombing suspect to Hollywood fixer: Who is Volodymyr Zhuravlev? aljazeera.com German authorities allege that Ukrainian scuba diver Volodymyr Zhuravlev was involved in the Nord Stream explosions.
(2026-08-21). Cuban Raidel Martinez Records his 33rd Save in Japan. radiohc.cu Havana, Aug 21 (RHC) — Cuban Raidel Martinez once again shut out the Yomiuri Giants today, who defeated the Hiroshima Carp 2-0 in the continuation of the Japanese professional baseball season. | Before more than 42,000 fans at the Tokyo Dome, the right-hander pitched the ninth inning and, although he was far from his usual command, allowing one hit and one walk, he found the necessary composure to preserve the lead and secure the victory. | With the save, Martínez reached 33 on the season and extended his lead in the Central League, where he is 12 ahead of Japan's Shinya Matsuyama, while Rikuto Yokoyama has…
(2026-08-21). Report close to Trump suggests more pressure on Cuba. radiohc.cu The America First Policy Institute (AFPI), an ultraconservative US think tank, suggested more pressure on Cuba in a biased report based on what currently characterizes the narrative against the island: lies and slander. | From its title, "The Neighboring Dictatorship: Cuba and the Fight for the Western Hemisphere," the 42-page document aligns itself with the discourse in Washington since President Donald Trump's return to the White House in January 2025. | It presents the Caribbean nation as a threat to US national security, a sponsor of terrorism, and a danger in the Western Hemisphere—views that align wit…
(2026-08-21). Denuncia del bloqueo contra Cuba desde el histórico Puente del Medio sobre el Rin. radiohc.cu 
Los activistas de la Asociación SuizaCuba mantienen un doble compromiso: denunciar, con un acto el día 17 de cada mes, el bloqueo y la agresión permanente de Estados Unidos contra Cuba; y, por otro, celebrar en estos días el legado del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro en su Centenario. | El pasado 17 de agosto, como cada mes, tomaron un lugar emblemático de Suiza. En este caso, el histórico Puente del Medio (Mittlere Bràºcke) sobre el Rin, en Basilea, lugar tradicional para nadadores de toda Europa, para recordar que el 17 de diciembre de 2014 Barack Obama prometió normalizar sus relaciones con Cuba, algo que…
(2026-08-21). Reportan accidente de un tren de carga en Camagàºey. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio del Transporte y la Unión de Ferrocarriles de Cuba reportan que a las 3: 10 pm de hoy, un tren de carga al servicio de la transportación de contenedores, sufrió un accidente en Camagàºey que provocó el descarrilamiento de 14 de los 27 vagones de esa formación, de los cuales 25 estaban cargados.
(2026-08-21). Presidente y canciller de Cuba denuncian nuevas sanciones de EEUU contra empresas e instituciones de la isla. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, y el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, condenaron este jueves el reciente anuncio del Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos sobre la inclusión de nuevas entidades, directivos y funcionarios cubanos en sus listas de sanciones.
(2026-08-21). What American Doctors Saw in Gaza. theintercept.com 
(2026-08-21). Smuggling booms in Gaza — and Palestinians aren't the ones profiting. thecanary.co 
An Associated Press (AP) investigation has revealed that the smuggling of goods into Gaza has skyrocketed since Israel began to restrict everything from basic necessities to wood and x-ray machines flowing into the territory. The AP investigation used Israeli court documents and interviews with truckers, traders, Palestinians, abd UN and Israeli officials to draw its conclusions. It […] | By
(2026-08-21). Israel murders children, police in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Israeli soldiers detain and then mark Palestinians in occupied West Bank with numbers on their faces and arms.
(2026-08-21). As Pressure Grows, Israel Finally Opens Probe into 2024 Killing of 5-Year-Old Hind Rajab in Gaza. democracynow.org 
Israel's military on Wednesday admitted that its soldiers opened fire in January 2024 on a car trying to flee Gaza City following Israel's evacuation orders. The car was carrying 5-year-old Palestinian Hind Rajab and six of her relatives. They were all killed, as were Palestine Red Crescent Society medics dispatched to rescue them. The Israeli military said it would also investigate the killing of 15 Palestinian paramedics whose bodies and crushed emergency vehicles were recovered from a mass grave in Rafah in March 2025. It made no mention of thousands of other incidents where Palestinian civilians w…
(2026-08-21). Sunday 9/20: Paws: A Benefit for the Sulala Animal Rescue in Gaza. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center – 2414 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-08-21). Venezuela Receives 191 Citizens Deported from the US. orinocotribune.com A total of 191 Venezuelan citizens arrived in the city of Barcelona, Anzoátegui state, from the United States, on flight number 167 of the Return to the Homeland Great Mission. | On Wednesday, August 19, the authorities of the mission formally The staff deployed at the airport terminal implemented the necessary logistical measures to ensure the proper reception of the returnees. | The Return to the Homeland Great Mission reported that the returnees were receiv…
(2026-08-21). Venezuela's Oil Export Revival Hits a Wall as Tankers Face Month-Long Delays. moderndiplomacy.eu Venezuela's attempt to rapidly revive its oil industry is running into a major obstacle: the country's aging ports cannot handle the growing flow of crude. Tankers are reportedly waiting as long as 30 days to load, creating a de facto ceiling on exports even as production and international demand rise. The bottleneck highlights a deeper …
(2026-08-21). Latin American Youth Solidarity Brigade Arrives in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com A brigade of more than 30 young people from nine Latin American countries arrived in Caracas, Venezuela, on Monday, August 17, for a 10-day solidarity visit to the country. The brigade has been organized by ALBA Movements. | During August 17-26, activists from Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Chile, and Panama will engage in experiences in socialist communes and temporary shelters for victims of the June 24 double earthquake, as well as visit the sites affected by the US bombing of January 3. The group will also carry out volunteer work, cultural activities, and tree plantati…
(2026-08-21). Venezuela Begins Operational Tests at Provisional Terminals for Simón Bolívar International Airport. orinocotribune.com Operational tests have begun at the provisional terminals under construction at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, La Guaira state, Venezuela, following the severe damage inflicted on the runways and principal facilities at Venezuela's main airport during the June 24 earthquakes. | According to specialized local outlets, the tests were conducted this Wednesday, August 19, with Laser Airlines and Conviasa, allowing the carriers to evaluate check-in times and airport controls. The air-conditioning system, boarding flows, and, in particular, passenger-security protocols were also tested. | Among other…
(2026-08-21). Be Quiet, Be Quiet: We Are All On the Decoy Plane Now. commondreams.org 
Not to alarm, but everything in America – our economy, military, education, environment, health, moral fiber – is being decimated by a petty, fragile, flailing child in a fact-free bubble who just turned our foreign policy over to North Korea because its dictator "has always been nice to me." Otherwise, he's grifting, lying, babbling, losing wars, slathering gold, raving about his vanity projects – "If you're grass, you're very happy" – and posting AI slop with George Washington, who's spinning in his grave. This week, the war in Iran sank deeper into the quagmire it was always doomed to be when the 60-day ne…
(2026-08-21). Florida Politics Embody How Black People Are Not A Monolith — For Better And Worse [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-08-21). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-21). For U.S. Schools, A Lie That Lasts 50 Years Is No Longer a Lie. davidswanson.org I mention schools because something bothers me the most there, but I could mention newspapers or talk shows or Wikipedia — in any of these fora, once a lie lasts long enough, even if it's been thoroughly debunked repeatedly for decades or centuries it's still something other than a lie. It's still the thing you …
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). Why Is Ukraine's Ousted Defence Minister Heading to the U.S. for Defence Tech Funding? moderndiplomacy.eu Fedorov Plans U.S. Trip After Leaving Defence Ministry Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov is planning to travel to the United States to raise funding for new defence technology projects, according to a source close to the former minister who spoke to Reuters. Fedorov was dismissed from the defence ministry in July, triggering protests in …
(2026-08-21). Spain: Humanitarian and Rights Crisis in Ceuta. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Two of the migrants and asylum seekers who swam to Ceuta in July 2026, walk on Trampolín beach, August 2026. | © 2026 José Antonio Sempere Gálvez for Human Rights Watch | (Milan) — The Spanish government and local authorities in its North African enclave Ceuta should act urgently to provide adequate shelter to all migrants and asylum seekers living unsheltered since entering Ceuta from Morocco at the end of July, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should provide the opportunity to apply for asylum for those who want to."Thousands of people have been in the streets…
(2026-08-21). Who does the law serve in the occupied West Bank? aljazeera.com Israeli settlers attack six times a day in the occupied West Bank. AJLabs looks at how Palestinian land is taken.
(2026-07-17). De-Tour of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. portside.org De-Tour of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial |
(2026-08-21). Sunday 8/23: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-08-21). South China's Zhuhai airport cargo port tops 15,000 tons in first year. ecns.cn Zhuhai Airport's international cargo port in South China's Guangdong Province has handled over 15,000 metric tons of international air cargo in the first year since it was temporarily opened to international freight operations.
(2026-08-21). Simmons wary of Australia backlash. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons has warned his players to expect a fierce backlash from Australia in the second test after his side shocked the cricket world with a nine-wicket victory in the series opener in Darwin. | Australian media dubbed the defeat the "Darwin Disaster" and Simmons said his side could not afford to be complacent when they face the World Test Championship standings leaders in Mackay from Saturday. | "The only thing I had to say to them – and I will repeat it anyway – is that Australia is going to come harder," Simmons said. | "We have to either keep that level of performance or get a l…
(2026-08-21). Chinese milk tea brands win over young consumers around the world. ecns.cn Chinese modern tea brands such as Mixue Ice Cream & Tea and CHAGEE are rapidly expanding overseas and gaining popularity among young consumers around the world. From Southeast and Central Asia to the Americas, long queues outside Chinese tea shops are becoming an increasingly common sight.
(2026-08-21). Hamilton chases eighth F1 title. tribune.com.pk 
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he had spent the summer break training not partying, in the best shape of his life as he chases another title. | The 41-year-old sits 50 points behind current championship leader Kimi Antonelli but said his Ferrari was in a "sweet spot" that gave him hope of being able to close the gap. | "This has been the most different summer break that I've ever had in all of my championship seasons," the veteran Briton told reporters. | Previous summer breaks involved a week or two off "with a bit of partying and stuff," he said. | But this year was differ…
(2026-08-21). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-21). What to Do If a Federal Immigration Agency Kills Your Loved One. lataco.com We consulted multiple lawyers, an immigration group, and the Consulate of Mexico to create a guide we hope you never need.
(2026-08-21). The Premier League season 26/27 preview. thecanary.co 
Premier League. Arsenal: Players look sharp, squad settled after Premier League win Christos Tzolis has been the standout of Arsenal's pre‚Äëseason, arriving from Club Brugge for £34m and immediately producing end‚Äëproduct. Across six friendlies, he registered six assists and a goal, including two assists in the Community Shield win over Man City. His numbers mirror […] | By
(2026-08-21). Tyson Foods shutters beef plants in Illinois and Utah, eliminating 3,200 jobs. wsws.org Since 2023, Tyson has shut down six chicken plants, a pork plant in Perry, Iowa, a beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, and several other sites—cutting over 10,000 jobs.
(2026-08-21). When can the Home Secretary revive an argument she withdrew below? ukhumanrightsblog.com The UK Human Rights Blog is moving to Substack. From 19th October, all new articles will be published exclusively on our Substack, and no new content will appear on our current website. To stay up to date with our latest articles and insights, please subscribe here: substack.com/@ukhumanrightsblog Secretary of State for the Home Department v Hirtie [2026] …
(2026-08-21). Lukashenko on informal talks with Myanmar's leader: All cooperation areas were covered. eng.belta.by "The format of talks that began yesterday in an informal setting is good | because it allowed the two of us to calmly discuss all areas of | cooperation between Belarus and Myanmar," the head of state said.
(2026-08-21). Saturday 10/10: Monterey Film Screening: All Left of You. indybay.org Irvine Auditorium, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, 499 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA 93944…
(2026-08-21). Tight cooperation in food industry between Belarus, Myanmar pointed out. eng.belta.by Yuri Gorlov remarked that during contacts at the top level between Belarus and Myanmar concrete agreements have been reached concerning the agribusiness complex. Work is now in progress on implementing them.
(2026-08-21). General Motors Mexico workers defend Bogdan Syrotiuk and support Will Lehman's campaign. wsws.org Workers at the General Motors complex in Silao, Guanajuato have issued statements demanding the freedom of the Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk, supporting the campaign of socialist autoworker Will Lehman for president of the United Auto Workers.
(2026-08-21). What Happened To Missing Grandmother Alisa Goods? newsone.com 
Source: Photo courtesy of Fox5 Las Vegas / Alisa Goods. | New York grandmother Alisa Goods has been missing for nearly two weeks after disappearing while visiting a longtime friend in Las Vegas, according to reports from
(2026-08-21). Trump Administration Is Reviving a Visa Rule That Could Disrupt Higher Education. truthout.org The Trump administration is revising a visa rule for international students that in part determines how long, and under what conditions, they can stay in the country. The change sounds technical. Its effects are not. Beginning Sept. 15, 2026, most students entering the U.S. on F-1 and J-1 visas — meaning visas for international students and exchange visitors, including students and scholars… |
(2026-08-21). South Korea footballers urge safety after extreme heat statistics. aljazeera.com South Korea professional football association urges stronger heat protections in face of rising temperatures.
(2026-08-21). IIT Madras to offer MBBS, BDS courses soon: V Kamakoti. ummid.com IIT Madras, one of the pioneers in Engineering Education and Research which had two years ago launched School of Medical Sciences, will soon offer undergraduate courses like MBBS and BDS.
(2026-08-21). Jaffna fishermen protest against bottom trawling, Tamil nationalists divert anger along communal lines. wsws.org Fishermen in northern Sri Lanka must unite with workers and poor fishers across the country and in India, who face the same struggle against big fishing corporations.
(2026-08-21). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-08-21). Some shattering illusions of our declining empire. strategic-culture.su Americans are waking up to ugly truths. | By George D. O'Neill Jr. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Now that the lofty 250th-annivers…
(2026-08-21). Min Aung Hlaing: Myanmar aims to boost ties with Belarus in many areas. eng.belta.by "I remember you saying that there are no off-limits topics between our | countries, so we arrived with confidence that we can expand cooperation | not only in the economy but also in a number of other areas," Min Aung…
(2026-08-21). Xinjiang port sees over 59,000 train departures from China to Europe, Asia. ecns.cn Horgos Land Port in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has handled more than 59,000 freight trains from China to Europe and Asia, according to Xinjiang railway authorities on Thursday.
(2026-08-21). Interview with News X World: Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing Gathers in Kiev on 24 August. gilbertdoctorow.com minutes 7.38 to 22.00…
(2026-08-21). Belarus' grain harvest reaches 8.4m tonnes. eng.belta.by As of 21 August 2026, grain harvest including rapeseed amounted to 8.452 million tonnes.
(2026-08-21). Thursday 8/27: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-08-21). SPL 26/27: All eyes on Ronaldo as Al-Nassr gears up to take on Al-Riyadh. ummid.com All eyes are on Al-Nassr Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo as the defending champion gears up to take on Al-Riyadh football club Friday August 21, 2026 in the second match of the Saudi Pro League 2026-27.
(2026-08-21). Economic Advisor's 'bring back E10' advice puts in question govt's oil policy. ummid.com The opposition parties are using Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran's suggestion that the 'E10 Petrol should be brought back' to cast doubt over the Narendra Modi government's oil policy.
(2026-08-21). Stability key driver in Cook Islands Party's election performance, says analyst. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Rashneel Kumar, editor of the Cook Islands News The 2026 general election was a vote for stability, says political analyst William Numanga, as preliminary results placed the governing Cook Islands Party (CIP) on track to secure a fifth consecutive term. The Mark Brown-led CIP has secured 12 seats following the preliminary count, while independent…
(2026-08-21). Woman accuses in-laws of torture. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-21). Minor girl among three shot dead. tribune.com.pk 
Three women, including a nine-year-old girl, were killed and a three-year-old child was injured when armed men opened fire on a nomadic settlement on Jhang Road in Faisalabad early on Thursday, police said. | The attack took place in Abbas Pur, where a group of nomadic families had been living in makeshift tents for about a month. | Police said the attackers were allegedly motivated by suspicion that the victims had provided information that led to the death of one of their associates in a police encounter in Kasur. | According to police, around 10 armed men entered the settlement in the early hours of the mor…
(2026-08-21). Russian Strike on Kyiv Kills 16, Highlighting Ukrainian Missile Shortage. news.antiwar.com Russia struck the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and the surrounding region with a massive barrage of drones and missiles in an hours-long night attack that killed 16 people, officials said Thursday. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that it hit military-industrial sites in and around Kyiv that manufactured long-range drone and cruise missile components, as well …
(2026-08-21). Joe Root equals Sachin Tendulkar's record. tribune.com.pk 
England captain Joe Root further enhanced his reputation as one of Test cricket's most prolific batters on Thursday, equalling Indian great Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most half-centuries in the history of the format during England's first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. | Root reached his 68th Test fifty on the second day of the opening Test, bringing him level with Tendulkar at the top of the all-time list. The England batter, however, was unable to convert the milestone into another major score, falling for 66 off 112 deliveries. | His innings was marked by authority and patience, with Root strik…
(2026-08-21). Experts And Former Census Bureau Officials Call BS On Report Claiming Noncitizens Voted In 2020 [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Finn Gomez / Getty | At this point, it's not always clear whether President Donald Trump and his infinite band of MAGA propagandists are Either way, his latest attempt at sowing doubt in the U…
(2026-08-21). ICRC president: At 77, the Geneva Conventions remain indispensable to humanity and global stability. icrc.org Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, to mark the 77th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 on August 12th.
(2026-08-21). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee August 22, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/share/19AQ7UJBqy/ 12 NOON — 2 P.M.: GATHER & MEAL2-4 P.M. PROGRAM: 15 YEARS OF STRUGGLE AND STILL FIGHTING!4-6 P.M. D.J. Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement started in Milwaukee in June 2011. Since the first day, we've been in the streets and workplaces engaged in collective struggle statewide and beyond. We're still here! …
(2026-08-21). China, Indonesia ministers meet to discuss security and economic issues. tribune.com.pk 
China's defence and foreign ministers met their Indonesian counterparts on Friday, with security, politics and economic issues set to dominate talks, as Jakarta tries to balance ties with both Beijing and Washington amid trade battles and tensions in the South China Sea. | China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, visiting Jakarta for the first time in two years, met Indonesian counterpart Sugiono and was due to participate later in a "2+2" meeting with the two countries' defence ministers. | Wang in introductory remarks said that amid complex global challenges, it was timely they were meeting under the new dialogue m…
(2026-08-21). Chad: Political Opponents Freed. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators in Paris, France wave Chadian flags during a rally calling for the release of Succès Masra, May 31, 2025. | © 2025 Umit Donmez / Anadolu via AFP | (New York) — The Chadian authorities should vacate or set aside the conviction of Succès Masra, the former Chadian prime minister and main opposition leader, Human Rights Watch said today. Masra was released from prison on August 15, 2026, after receiving a presidential pardon.His pardon and those of eight other political opponents led to their release from prison. However, their convictions for conduct that was legit…
(2026-08-21). 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?
(2026-08-21). Psychedelics for Climate Action (12,000 cultists). wattsupwiththat.com "Our psychedelic-climate leaders are active today, creating change and doing compelling transformational work in this space."
(2026-08-21). MCC NEET UG Round 1 Result 2026 Released: Link to Check. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has released on its official website 'mcc.nic.in' Seat Allotment Result 2026 of MCC NEET UG 2026 (MBBS / BDS) Round 1 Counselling today i.e. Friday August 21, 2026.
(2026-08-21). Iran vows 'devastating' response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said on Friday that its response to any new United States threats would be "devastating" after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership. | The Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces, Major General Ali Abdollahi, said the Islamic Republic's reaction would be broad and decisive. | "With preparedness across land, sea, air, air defence and cyberspace, Iran's armed forces will respond to the enemy's new threats with crushing, punishing and devastating responses," Abdollahi was quoted as saying by Iranian media. | Earlier, Iranian Pa…
(2026-08-21). Imran tells sister he is facing 'severe injustice and torture'. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan told his sister, Dr Uzma Khan, that he was being subjected to "severe injustice and torture", while Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said on Friday that the party would approach the courts with a contempt petition over the alleged non-implementation of the Supreme Court's order regarding Imran's medical treatment. | Speaking at a press conference at K-P House in Islamabad, Dr Uzma said Imran had complained about his treatment in detention during their meeting at PIMS. "Imran repeatedly said that they had been treating him very unjustly for…
(2026-08-21). UK Judge Decides Against Sentencing Palestine Action Activists for Terrorism. truthout.org Five Palestine Action activists who were convicted in June of vandalizing a Barclays bank in the UK will not be sentenced as terrorists. As reported by Al Jazeera on Friday, Judge Robert Altham determined that the five defendants — Brendon O'Hagan, 28; Amanda Kelly, 31; Hmeera Atiqnisar, 31; Mohammed Malik, 28; and Alma Yaniv, 70 — did not commit crimes that rose to the level of terrorism. |
(2026-08-21). Arsenal embrace being 'hunted' as Premier League returns. tribune.com.pk 
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal will embrace being "hunted" by their title rivals as the new Premier League season kicks off with the champions facing Coventry on Friday. | Just 34 days after a captivating World Cup came to an end, the Premier League returns with Arsenal aiming to cement their position as English football's preeminent force. | The Gunners have the honour of playing the opening game of the season at the Emirates Stadium, before a packed slate of top-flight matches across Saturday, Sunday and Monday. | Arteta's side won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years last season, finally getting the…
(2026-08-21). A case of political sabotage: Duncan Chapel's filthy provocation against imprisoned Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org A member of the British section of the Pabloites is acting as a political provocateur on behalf of the Ukrainian regime and NATO.
(2026-08-21). Jail official arrested over alleged Rs450m bribe. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) has arrested Gujranwala jail Superintendent Azhar Javed Cheema over allegations of receiving a Rs450 million bribe and obtained his five-day physical remand from a court. | According to officials, ACE authorities arrested Cheema from inside the jail on Tuesday and initiated an investigation into allegations of large-scale corruption against him. | The accused was produced before the court shortly after his arrest. During the proceedings, the ACE circle officer requested a 12-day physical remand, arguing that the investigation team needed to recover the alleged bri…
(2026-08-21). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-21). EXCLUSIVE: Unite boss Graham's leaked message asking deletion of evidence against husband. thecanary.co 
In 2022, Skwawkbox first exposed the attempts of Unite general secretary Sharon Graham — before she took the top job — to have evidence gathered by workers against her husband destroyed. Union staff had recorded four months' worth of Jack Clarke's bullying and misogyny, and the union had transcribed the recordings for its disciplinary investigation, […] | By
(2026-08-21). Is China-US Trust Down to a Single Day? moderndiplomacy.eu According to an exclusive report from POLITICO, Xi Jinping's planned September visit to the United States has reportedly been shortened to just one day. If accurate, this would suggest that the outcomes and hard-won trust built during the two leaders' May meeting in Beijing have nearly evaporated. Historically, instances in which a Chinese leader has …
(2026-08-21). 80th Independence Day: The Way Forward. ummid.com The Jantar Mantar initiative is just the beginning, a long way to go to restore the dreams of Gandhi and Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh and Subhash Bose, Maulana Azad and Sardar Patel.
(2026-08-21). New Beach Landing Vessel For The Marine Corps Breaks Cover (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-08-21). Min Aung Hlaing: Myanmar will make every effort to advance cooperation with Belarus. eng.belta.by Min Aung Hlaing said: "Together with the president of Belarus, the government, and the people we will put efforts into preserving and further developing the friendly relations and all-round cooperation with Belarus."
(2026-08-21). Two ships hijacked off Yemen, Somalia; 22 Indians among crew. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Two commercial vessels carrying 22 Indian nationals were hijacked in separate incidents off the coasts of Yemen and Somalia, a senior official from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said on Friday.According to officials, the Indian crew members on both vessels are safe as of the latest available information.Tanker hijacked in Gulf of AdenThe first incident involved MT Sibu 1, an Eritrea-flagged tanker carrying oil products. The vessel had 20 crew members on board, including 16 Indians, when armed pirates hijacked it in the Gulf of Aden on August 20.The incident took place around 30 naut…
(2026-08-21). UAE defense firm EDGE Group wants to turn homegrown military tech into a global business. moderndiplomacy.eu EDGE Group CEO Hamad Al Marar discusses the UAE's push to build a globally competitive defense industry — and how technology, manufacturing and exports are shaping that ambition. Credit: CNBC via Reuters Connect.
(2026-08-21). Trump's Chip Strategy Misreads the Asian Playbook. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer As far as one can see, the US plan regarding semiconductors follows an industrial approach based on national security concerns and techno-nationalism rhetoric. In this regard, supply chains need to be protected, domestic manufacturing promoted, and dependence on Asia reduced. These are the major elements of the policy package consisting of …
(2026-08-21). Campus safety comes to the fore at panel discussion. sanews.gov.za Campus safety comes to the fore at panel discussion | Deputy Director-General at the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD), Shoki Tshabalala, says government is pursuing protocols that will ensure that gender-based violence (GBV) cases reported on higher education campuses are not swept under the carpet. ⚪ Tshabalala was speaking during a gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) Hybrid Panel discussion hosted by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in partnership with the University of Johannesburg on Friday. ⚪ "I can guarantee you that the Deputy Minister of H…
(2026-08-21). Govt declares public holiday for Eid Miladun Nabi on Aug 26. tribune.com.pk 
The government has declared August 26, 2026 (Wednesday), as a public holiday on the occasion of Eid Miladun Nabi, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Friday. | The notification said the decision was taken in continuation of the Cabinet Division's circular regarding public and optional holidays for 2026. | "It is notified that the prime minister has been pleased to declare August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) as a public holiday on the occasion of Eid Miladun Nabi (12th Rabiul Awwal 1448 AH)," the notification said. | Muslims around the world celebrate the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), loca…
(2026-08-21). Maha Direct 2nd Yr Engg 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to release today i.e. Friday August 14, 2026 on its official website 'dse2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round II of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Engineering and Technology (BE and B Tech) courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-21). Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty of national security charges. aljazeera.com Activist group says the 'twisted' Hong Kong judicial system had long ago decided that the pair were guilty.
(2026-08-21). BMW iX3 Flow Concept inspired by Spiderman to exhibit at BMW Welt. ummid.com The BMW iX3 Flow Concept, created in collaboration with the theatrical release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which leverages E Ink Prism technology to transform the vehicle exterior into a programmable, paint-like digital surface will be put on display at BMW Welt in Munich.
(2026-08-21). Saturday 8/22: Footprint America: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-21). TRAPPED IN AN OILY FOOL'S PARADISE. indybay.org Delusion and Catastrophic reality…
(2026-08-21). Diesel: The Netanyahu-Trump War on Iran Threatens Shortages, Price Spike. scheerpost.com Juan Cole Informed Comment Diesel prices are high in many markets around the world, but we ain't seen nothin' yet. Energy analyst Ron Bousso at Reuters warns that the Hormuz crisis has taken 9 million barrels a day of petroleum off the market, and it is only a matter of time before it causes a 1970s-style energy …
(2026-08-21). Two 'robbers' killed in police shootout. tribune.com.pk 
Two alleged robbers from Punjab were killed in a police encounter near Jharrri Kas on the motorway, with a vehicle, cash and mobile phones recovered from them, police said. | According to police officials, Kot Najibullah police station SHO Chaudhry Khalid, along with a police party, was patrolling under the supervision of Khanpur DSP Raja Muhammad Bashir when they received information that robbers were present with a vehicle near the link road at Jharr, close to the motorway, apparently for committing an offence. | The police team reached the spot, where the suspects allegedly opened fire on seeing the police,…
(2026-08-21). Iga Swiatek into Cincinnati semis. tribune.com.pk 
Iga Swiatek moved into the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters as Elena Rybakina was forced to retire with a heel injury less than half an hour into their clash Thursday. | Rybakina's withdrawal raised concerns over the fitness of the world number two Kazakh just 10 days before the start of the US Open. | Trailing 4-1 in the opening set of Thursday's Cincinnati quarter-final, Rybakina suddenly pulled up short at 40-all, heading to her bench and consulting with the trainer. | She went back out and played one more point before quitting. | "I was feeling anxious watching the whole situation," said her o…
(2026-08-21). Maha Direct 2nd Yr Pharmacy 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Sunday August 16, 2026 on its official website 'dsp2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round II (DSP 2026 CAP Round 2) of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Pharmacy ( B Pharmacy and Pharm D) courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-21). Madhya Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Round 1: Choice Filling Starts Today. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh has started from today i.e. Saturday August 15, 2026 through its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' Choice Filling and Locking for MP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling conducted for admission in Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS).
(2026-08-21). Combat the affordability crisis by strengthening distributed clean energy. indybay.org Lawmakers who are veterans, officials and Yetide Badaki will address how we can combat America's affordability crisis by strengthening clean energy security with distributed energy and strong environmental policies that protect people.
(2026-08-21). Chinese modernization offers insights for development paths, says senior Tajik official. ecns.cn Chinese modernization, a senior Tajik politician has argued, has charted a path distinct from the Western model ⚪ one that offers valuable experience for developing countries seeking a route to modernization suited to their own conditions.
(2026-08-21). 'Orcas' with likely inside info win big on Trump Jr.-funded Polymarket. responsiblestatecraft.org The Trump-connected Polymarket is likely helping gamblers with inside military information cash in on wars the president wages. According to Reuters, a report by the Anti-Corruption Data Collective found that
(2026-08-21). Saturday 8/22: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Berkeley Marina, Seabreeze Parking lot at 598 University Ave…
(2026-08-21). Import substitution in action: How Belarus expands its paint, coatings production. eng.belta.by During the press tour focused on Grodno Oblast enterprises awarded the | State Quality Mark, Director of the Lakokraska company Andrei Gurchin | outlined the development of the paint and coatings industry in Belarus.
(2026-08-21). Several people injured in sword attack at Swedish high school. geo.tv Police officers stand near the Risbergska school, following a deadly shooting attack at the adult education center in Orebro, Sweden, February 5, 2025. — Reuters Several people were injured on Friday at a Swedish high school by a person armed with a sword, the Fagersta…
(2026-08-21). Belarus, Myanmar sign package of documents on cooperation in economy, science, legal aid. eng.belta.by The documents include a treaty between Belarus and Myanmar on providing mutual legal aid in civil cases and economic cases as well as an agreement on mutual legal aid in criminal cases.
(2026-08-21). US deports nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala over Mexico's objections. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has ramped up deportations to third countries in an apparent bid to deter immigration.
(2026-08-21). From Asia to Latin America: Where Belarusian flour, pasta are exported. eng.belta.by Representatives of the Lidakhleboprodukt company revealed which non-CIS | countries import Belarusian flour and pasta during the press tour | focused on Grodno Oblast enterprises awarded the State Quality Mark.
(2026-08-21). Black Academics See Their Own Struggles in the Death of a British Professor. capitalbnews.org 
The headlines about a Black British professor's death in London and the plagiarism allegations about his work hit too close to home for Emmitt Riley. Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor in the University of Cambridge's history when he was appointed in 2023, died Aug. 14 after weeks of intense scrutiny of his background and …
(2026-08-21). 'Very unusual': UK Palestine activists could be sentenced as terrorists. aljazeera.com Court to rule on whether five activists accused of vandalising a Barclays bank will face terrorism sentencing.
(2026-08-21). The Emerging Geography of Science: China in the middle? mronline.org 
IN June 2026, The Nature Index, one of the most well-regarded barometers of high-quality research, issued the annual Research Leaders rankings.
(2026-08-21). After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia's next Nile dams? aljazeera.com Three projects mark a new test for Egypt after it failed to prevent construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
(2026-08-21). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). U.S. meddling in Brazilian elections, preparing for possible military intervention. mronline.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.
(2026-08-21). Montgomery County approves new policy for fixing mail ballot errors. whyy.org For this year's general elections, the county will automatically send a replacement ballot to voters who make a mistake in their mail ballot submission. | FILE – A mail-in official ballot for the 2024 General Election in the United States is shown in Pennsylvania on Oct. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)…
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). GATE 2027 Registration Delayed: Read Notification. ummid.com IIT Madras, the official authority to conduct Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering this year, has delayed the online registration and application process of GATE 2027.
(2026-08-21). President Ramaphosa calls for stronger SA-Zimbabwe economic ties. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls for stronger SA-Zimbabwe economic ties | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stronger economic cooperation between South Africa and Zimbabwe, with a particular focus on balancing trade, expanding infrastructure investment and turning the two countries' abundant natural resources into jobs and greater prosperity. ⚪ Addressing the Fourth Session of the South Africa—Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Pretoria on Friday, President Ramaphosa said the two countries must use existing bilateral mechanisms and opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (A…
(2026-08-21). Belarus, Myanmar agree to cooperate in space industry. eng.belta.by The parties have exchanged a memorandum on cooperation in science and technology between Belarusian State University and the Myanmar Space Agency. A memorandum of intent to create a compact satellite for the remote sensing of Earth was also signed in the interests of the agency.
(2026-08-21). PTI to file contempt petition over non-implementation of SC order: Salman Raja. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Secretary General Salman Akram Raja said on Friday that the party would file a contempt of court petition over the government's failure to implement the Supreme Court's (SC) order directing the transfer of party founder Imran Khan to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital, and accusing the authorities of refusing to accept the court's decision. | The remark came following the Information Minister Attaullah Tarar's statement that Imran had not been admitted to Shifa Hospital, as had been expected following the SC's order, but had instead been taken directly to Pakistan Institute of Me…
(2026-08-21). Yemen Targets Saudi Sites in Najran After Airspace Violation. orinocotribune.com Yemen's Armed Forces say they struck a sensitive Saudi target at Najran Airport and Aramco in response to Saudi violations of Yemen's airspace. | The Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree said the operations targeted a sensitive Saudi site at…
(2026-08-21). Ambassador: Development strategies of Belarus, China are highly aligned. eng.belta.by Zhang Wenchuan stressed that under the strategic guidance of the leaders | of both countries, China-Belarus cooperation across diverse areas | continues to deepen, translating the concept of the Global Development | Initiative into tangible results that advance bilateral practical…
(2026-08-21). 'You fix it, you get paid': Wilmington starts rent escrow program to prod landlords into providing water, heat, electricity. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Renters in Wilmington whose landlords are slow to fix "egregious housing violations" can now put two-thirds of their monthly payment into a secure, city-sponsored escrow account until repairs are made. | Part carrot and part stick,
(2026-08-21). Bondi Royal Commission: A 'slippery slope to eroding our freedoms'. asiapacificreport.nz The "insidious fallout" of Australia's Bondi Royal Commission is upon us. Before the Commission has even reported, the "slippery slope to eroding our freedoms has begun", writes Jeffrey Loewenstein for Michael West Media. COMMENTARY: By Jeffrey Loewenstein As Australia's Royal Commission into Antisemitism grinds through its 9th and final "Hearing Block", one is now able…
(2026-08-21). Korea Varsity Researchers Develop Electromagnetically Controllable Gene Switch. ummid.com A team of researchers at Dongguk University, South Korea has developed a novel electromagnetic field (EMF) responsive gene switch which represents a powerful non-invasive platform for gene research and therapy.
(2026-08-21). Trump Moves to Scale Back US War Drills in Korea. We Should Support That. truthout.org President Donald Trump's social media post on August 16 calling for a substantial reduction in U.S.-South Korea military exercises triggered panic across partisan lines. Instead of just pointing to the high costs of the exercises and unnecessarily hostile approach towards North Korea, Trump also highlighted his "very good relationship with Kim Jong Un" and chastised South Korea for refusing to… |
(2026-08-21). Gen Alpha protest across Madhya Pradesh over school mergers. ummid.com The school children, described as Gen Alpha, have now taken to the streets across Madhya Pradesh, raising issues affecting their education.
(2026-08-21). Union-Busters Are Using ICE to Intimidate California Wine Industry Workers. progressivehub.net DAVID BACON | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-08-21). Bessent's bond market intervention falls flat as turbulence continues. wsws.org Analysts described the decision by the Treasury to lift its buybacks of long-term debt as a "band-aid solution" and focused on the rise in US debt, which passed the $40 trillion mark this week.
(2026-08-21). The Battle Over Black Representation in a White Mississippi County. capitalbnews.org 
DeSOTO COUNTY, Mississippi. — Hester Jackson-McCray witnessed the beginning of the economic boom in this Mississippi Delta county when she moved south from Chicago in 1999. Year after year, she has watched the county attract newcomers and grow culturally and economically, cotton fields giving way to subdivisions and shopping centers. Other Black families like hers …
(2026-08-21). Pakistani students win World Champions award at Global MUN. tribune.com.pk 
On Pakistan's 80th Independence Day, students from Westminster Islamabad made the nation proud by winning the World Champions and Best Delegation award at Global Model UN Singapore 2026. | While representing Pakistan at the most authentic simulation of the United Nations (UN) organised by the World Federation of UN Associations (WFUNA), a group of 10 students from Westminster Islamabad participated and won 8 Best Diplomacy Awards, whereas 2 students were also shortlisted to be among the only 12 speakers internationally to give the Plenary Speech at the Opening Ceremony. The conference hosted more than 700 stud…
(2026-08-21). Statement of the Ukrainian Pacifist Movement: Defending Human Rights and Ending Lawlessness in Territorial Recruitment Centers (TCCs). worldbeyondwar.org 
By We support Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets and his representative Andriy Kryuchkov in their resistance to the lawlessness of territorial recruitment centers (TCCs). We are concerned about the information attacks on the Ombudsman's institution and the attempts by offending commanders to shift responsibility for their un…
(2026-08-21). Lukashenko calls for swift launch of joint projects with Myanmar. eng.belta.by "The task of the Belarusian diplomatic mission has been defined with | utmost precision — to work hand in hand with the government agencies of | Myanmar to ensure the launch of joint projects," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(2026-08-21). Debt, Diesel and Trump's Slump: Five Charts Defining the Week. moderndiplomacy.eu Every Friday, Reuters Open Interest distills the financial week into five key charts, highlighting the major market trends, surprises and developments that shaped investor sentiment. This week, the focus fell on a historic U.S. debt milestone, an extraordinary surge in diesel refining margins, rising bond market anxiety, Donald Trump's weakening approval ratings and the growing …
(2026-08-21). House Democrat Suggests DSA Members in Congress Shouldn't Get Security Clearances. scheerpost.com By Sharon Zhang This article was originally published by Truthout Nearly all of Rep. Jared Moskowitz's remarks since his primary win have focused on his disgust for DSA. Conservative Democrat Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida) has been on a rampage against the progressives and the left after winning his primary against a Democratic Socialists of America …
(2026-08-21). Xi'an hosts ISU Junior Grand Prix opening leg. ecns.cn The Xi'an leg of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2026/27 officially opened on Thursday, gathering more than 100 young skaters from over 30 countries and regions.
(2026-08-21). Shenzhen Customs signs first sister-port cooperation MOU with Chile. ecns.cn Shenzhen Customs signed its first sister-port cooperation memorandum Thursday with Valparaíso Customs of Chile, under the APEC China Year 2026 framework.
(2026-08-21). Infantino faces his greatest test: Continental alliance hints at no-confidence vote against FIFA president. thecanary.co 
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing one of the most significant political crises since taking office in 2016. Major continental federations have begun exploring a potential no-confidence motion amid escalating disputes over a controversial investment project concerning World Cup commercial rights. According to informed sources speaking to Reuters, UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and […] | By
(2026-08-21). Gold prices rise for second day, hit Rs477,136 per tola. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices continued their upward trend for a second consecutive day in international and local markets on Friday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $52 per ounce to reach $4,547. | According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the local market, the price of gold increased by Rs5,200 per tola to Rs477,136, while the price of 10 grams of gold rose by Rs4,458 to Rs409,067. | Meanwhile, the price of silver also continued to rise. The price of silver increased by Rs210 per tola to Rs7,379, while the price of 10 grams of silver rose by Rs180 to Rs6,32…
(2026-08-21). On the 86th anniversary of the assassination of Leon Trotsky. wsws.org Eighty-six years after Trotsky's assassination and 90 years after the Moscow Trials, the ideals of the October Revolution Trotsky fought to preserve and expand are finding a growing audience around the world.
(2026-08-21). Ebola outbreak 'growing faster, ‚Å ‚Å wider' as DRC death toll passes 2,500: UN. aljazeera.com Epidemic remains out of control amid DR Congo conflict, funding shortages and attacks on health workers and facilities…
(2026-08-21). Lukashenko highlights shared vision of global trends between Belarus, Myanmar. eng.belta.by "Once again, we have seen that Belarus and Myanmar aligned not | only by common economic interests but also by a similar vision of global | processes and a desire to build long-term, constructive relations based…
(2026-08-21). EU on the brink of severe food crisis. infobrics.org Weather events and irresponsible policies are driving the region toward a serious supply situation.
(2026-08-21). US hits Hezbollah with fresh sanctions, emphasizing ties to Iranian government. al-monitor.com By Daphne Psaledakis and Michael MartinaWASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday issued fresh sanctions targeting Lebanon's Hezbollah, including re-designating it over actions on behalf of the Iranian government, according to a statement seen by Reuters.The Treasury Department redesignated the group "for service to the Iranian regime under the command of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force," according to the statement.
(2026-08-21). This Mysterious "Astroturf" Group Popped Up to Defend the Paramount Merger. theintercept.com 
(2026-08-21). SIU to probe Theewaterskloof Local Municipality. sanews.gov.za SIU to probe Theewaterskloof Local Municipality | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will investigate allegations of serious maladministration, corruption, irregular expenditure and unlawful or improper loss of public funds at the Western Cape-based Theewaterskloof Local Municipality. | This comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a proclamation authorising the unit to probe the municipality and recover any possible financial losses incurred. | "The SIU will investigate the procurement of, or contracting for, goods, works, services, or leases by or on behalf of the municipality for the supply, delivery and…
(2026-08-21). Bangladesh to Join Türkiye-Pakistan Makkah Pact? ummid.com Bangladesh says it's open to joining the Türkiye-Pakistan defence pact, it's not a signature, but it's not nothing either – and for India, it confirms a drift that's been building for two years.
(2026-08-21). Turkey signals restraint as war of words with Israel escalates over Syria. al-monitor.com The Turkish president's top communications aide says Ankara will not be drawn into the Israeli government's "games" as Washington pushes a Turkey-Israel-Syria deconfliction mechanism.
(2026-08-21). Shanghai and Hong Kong researchers unlocks key heart repair mechanism. ecns.cn A joint research team from Shanghai and Hong Kong published a landmark study in the journal Science on Friday, revealing the mechanisms behind the heart's innate emergency blood-supply pathway. The discovery could lead to game-changing treatments for acute myocardial infarction.
(2026-08-21). Tamil Nadu NEET UG Round 1 Result 2026 Date Changed. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has revised the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 schedule as per which the MBBS and BDS Round 1 Allotment Result 2026, supposed to be published today i.e. Friday August 21, will now be released after six days.
(2026-08-21). MCC NEET UG Round 1 Result 2026 Date Changed. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has revised the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 schedule as per which the MBBS and BDS Round 1 Allotment Result, supposed to be published today i.e. August 17, will be released on August 19, 2026.
(2026-08-21). India After July 2026 Gen Z Protests. ummid.com Can we expect a democratic resistance and change of the dispensation from an autocratic one to democratic one, the one upholding Indian Constitution and values secularism, democracy and inclusive nationalism?
(2026-08-21). Who Can Be Called a Politician and What Does It Mean? indybay.org Understand who can be called a politician, what the role means, and which qualities define effective political leadership. Explore the importance of public service, responsibility, communication, integrity, and community participation in politics.
(2026-08-21). Philadelphia photographer shows girls' experiences at Jewish summer camp in new book. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As summer begins its wind-down in Philadelphia, a South Philly photographer is presenting a photo project documenting Jewish girls during the formative period of summer camp. | Rachel Wisniewski's book "Anyone can l…
(2026-08-21). Madhya Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Result Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh is releasing on its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' Round 1 Seat Allotment Result of NEET UG 2026 (Medical MBBS and Dental – BDS) Counselling today i.e. Thursday August 20, 2026.
(2026-08-21). El Nino set to be most intense 'for over a century': UK forecasters. aljazeera.com Met Office predicts 'unprecedented' sea surface temperature rise of 3C (5.4F) plus will heighten extreme weather risks.
(2026-08-21). Trump Is Destroying Pristine Public Lands to Build His Border Wall — Again. truthout.org Fights over President Donald Trump's border wall are erupting once again across the Southwest. Protesters are launching tree-sits in the Arizona-Mexico borderlands, and the Tohono O'odham Nation recently put up "no trespassing" signs to ward off the federal contractors bulldozing across the Sonoran Desert to build a secondary border wall on tribal territory and in the public parklands of Organ… |
(2026-08-21). Madison, August 29, 2026: Food Drive and Fundraiser for the Sunshine Place Ice Cream Social. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-21). Usman admits Pakistan bowling was 'not up to the mark'. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan spinner Ali Usman claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul on Thursday but England took a commanding grip on the first Test at Headingley, leading by 195 runs with two wickets remaining after Joe Root and Jordan Cox turned a promising overnight stand into a 150-run partnership. | Usman's late burst offered Pakistan some relief after England had capitalised on inconsistent bowling throughout the day. The visitors had enjoyed helpful conditions when play finally began following rain delays, with the ball moving under grey skies and artificial lights. | But Pakistan failed to maintain the required lines…
(2026-08-21). Gulf gold empire claims hundreds of African lives in mine collapses. thecanary.co 
Mine collapse — Over 100 African workers died recently in a horrific artisanal mine collapse at the illicit Zamboye mine. The riverside Zamboye mine borders between western Central African Republic (CAR) and eastern Cameroon. Red Cross volunteer Gervais Ganagoroh, involved in the relief effort, told AP news agency that more than 100 bodies had been […] | By
(2026-08-21). Saturday 8/29: Civil Rights, Black Power & Reparations. indybay.org RSVP for address…
(2026-08-21). Wer steckt hinter der Sprengung der Nord-Stream-Pipelines? strategic-culture.su Inwieweit trà§gt die Verhaftung des ukrainischen Tauchers Wolodymyr Schurawljow in Kroatien dazu bei, diesen spektakulà§ren Fall aufzuklà§ren? | Ein erneuter Anstieg des Interesses an den Ermittlungen zur Sabotage an den russischen Pipelines wurde durch die Festnahme des ukrainischen Tauchers Wolodymyr Sch. in der kroatischen Stadt Pula ausgelà∂st. Vor ein paar Tagen berichtete der Fernsehsender ARD, dass es sich um den zweiten Verdà§chtigen im Fall der Sprengung der ‚ÄûNord Stream"-Pipelines handele. Obwohl der Sender den Nachnamen des Festgenommenen nur mit einem Buchst…
(2026-08-21). Operating theatre staff set to strike in Greater Manchester hospitals. thecanary.co 
Four hospitals in Greater Manchester are facing strikes from over 350 operating theatre workers next week. But the staff aren't taking action for higher wages or better hours — they're walking out to force their employers to pay them what they're already owed. The same staff already took part in four rounds of industrial action […] | By
(2026-08-21). The roots of capitalism run through slavery: The Thirty-Fourth Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
Behind the polished story of Western progress lies another history: steam power, modern banking, and industrial capitalism were not born of peaceful innovation but paid for with the blood of enslaved people.
(2026-08-21). Syrian Kurds announce completion of civil, military integration with Damascus. al-monitor.com The integration of the Kurdish administration within Syria's state institutions is now complete, Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi said on Thursday, marking the end of the Kurds' long-held dream of autonomy. | The announcement follows months of negotiations between the two sides after a January agreement that called for the full integration of Kurdish civil and military institutions into the state ⚪ a move Washington deemed "historic".
(2026-08-21). "The state has to make a precedent that no worker will rise" : Interview with a defender of victimized workers in Noida, India. wsws.org The WSWS spoke to a defender of the Noida workers about the Uttar Pradesh government's repression campaign of frame-ups, custodial torture and NSA detentions against labour activists. This is a part of a ruthless effort to make an example of those who dare to fight for a living wage.
(2026-08-21). Why are Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil organisers facing prison? aljazeera.com Amnesty International said they 'must be released immediately and unconditionally'.
(2026-08-21). How Should Ireland Use Its Presidency of the European Union? We're Glad You Asked. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Elizabeth Cullen, Lex Innocentium 21st Century, World BEYOND War, August 21, 2026 | "…the world's most important work, the work of peace".
| —President J.F. Kennedy Dáil Eireann 1963 | In November 2025, the government asked the Irish people to propose themes for their upcoming Presidency of the European Union
(2026-08-21). The Mecca Accord: A View from Islamabad. fpif.org When President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on August 17 to
(2026-08-21). Judge Rules Missouri Can Use Redrawn Map In November Midterms [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch / Getty | On Wednesday, a Missouri judge ruled that the state can use its newly redrawn congressional map in the upcoming midterm election. |
(2026-08-21). Russia Expresses Readiness in Normalising Relations between ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel States. moderndiplomacy.eu Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel O. Ablakwa, after an intensive strategic consultation aimed at raising bilateral relations from vision to commitment, have agreed on a pack of measures for normalizing relations between the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The three Francophone …
(2026-08-21). EBALDC nonprofit housing developer lays off 81 employees at 24 properties. indybay.org Effie's House a 21 unit residential Section 8 Project Based building in Oakland, will soon be managed by WinnResidential starting October 1, 2026, instead of the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC).
(2026-08-21). Is Burnham feeling the heat on Rosebank? thecanary.co 
On the day the government ended its 'public consultation' on whether to allow drilling from a controversial new oil field, scientists sprayed fire extinguishers at the energy department, dozens of protestors rallied outside the Treasury and hundreds of famous musicians wrote to the Prime Minister. These different groups are all aligned in their message: greenlighting […] | By
(2026-08-21). A Newly Pragmatic Approach To The Anti-Russian Sanctions Is Spreading Through Latvia. thealtworld.com It's notable that Latvia's political discourse about the anti-Russian sanctions is shifting from blind approval to demanding something tangible from the EU in return considering the country's reputation for its hard line towards Russia. | Latvia, just like its Estonian and Lithuanian neighbors, is known for its anti-Russian policies. The
(2026-08-21). Charter plane crash near Alaskan military site kills 8. aljazeera.com Rescuers who landed near the crash site 'confirmed there were no survivors'.
(2026-08-21). Small plane crashes into vehicles during emergency landing in Canada's Prince George, 1 killed. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A small aircraft crashed into vehicles while attempting an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George, British Columbia, killing one person and injuring several others.The incident took place around 2.20 pm., according to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). The aircraft involved was identified as a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air.According to the TSB, the aircraft was attempting to land on the road during an emergency when it collided with two vehicles. One person travelling in one of the vehicles died in the crash.Emergency crews rushed to the area following the crash. Pe…
(2026-08-21). Meet Loui Ridi: Palestinian American Returns to West Bank Home Besieged by Israeli Settlers. democracynow.org 
Loui Ridi, a Palestinian American man who lives in Ohio, traveled to the occupied West Bank on Monday to help relatives defend their family home in the village of Qusra, south of Nablus. Israeli settlers have surrounded the home, which Ridi owns, for more than a week. Settlers have besieged several Palestinian houses in the village, trapping people inside and cutting off water and electricity in some cases. | "I'm not getting no protection here. I still fear for my life. I still fear for my family's life here," says Ridi, who joins Democracy Now! from the occupied West Bank. Ridi has raise…
(2026-08-21). Union Members, Activists Defiant in the Face of Federal Surveillance. portside.org Union Members, Activists Defiant in the Face of Federal Surveillance |
(2026-08-21). Hajj 2027 1st Waiting List of 6,864 Pilgrims Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has selected 6,864 pilgrims, in order of their number in the Hajj 2027 (Haj 1448H) Waiting List, and asked them to deposit Advanced Haj Amount to confirm their seats.
(2026-08-21). China urges U.S. to withdraw Section 232 tariffs on drones, parts. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday urged the United States to immediately withdraw its Section 232 tariff measures on drones and drone components, saying the measures severely harm the interests of Chinese enterprises and disrupt cooperation in global drone industrial and supply chains.
(2026-08-21). UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing the UGC NET June 2026 Provisional Answer Key on its official website 'ugcnet.nta.nic.in' today i.e. Sunday August 16, 2026.
(2026-08-21). Germany's Deadly Summer: Why 14,000 Heat Deaths Should Terrify Europe. thinktank.pk Germany's summer of 2026 has delivered a warning far more serious than another record temperature chart. Around 14,000 people have died from heat-related causes, according to official data reported on 20 August, making this one of the most severe heat-mortality events recorded in the country. Around 9,600 deaths occurred during a single week in late …
(2026-08-21). Deployable Energy's new compact nuclear reactor. wattsupwiththat.com By Andy May I first read about Deployable Energy on Joanne Nova's website and was very interested in their innovative small modular nuclear reactor and how it worked. The reactor…
(2026-08-21). Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's family accuses gov't of defying hospital order. aljazeera.com Khan's sister and personal physician describe a chaotic night as officials give conflicting accounts of his whereabouts.
(2026-08-21). SNAP: Millions Of People Have Lost Benefits Due To Trump Changes [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Smith Collection/Gado / Getty | Last year's Big, Beautiful Bill included some of the largest changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in decades. Since this is the Trump administration we're talking about, none of these changes were for the better. Recent data show that SNAP enrollment has declined by over 13% in the last 12 months. |
(2026-08-21). 'I heard you missed me': Melania Trump jokes about month out of spotlight. geo.tv US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in a Fostering the Future announcement in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, August 20, 2026.— Reuters
(2026-08-21). Sunday 8/30: Meet Scott Wiener: grill and thrill. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2026-08-21). Lukashenko identifies priority in Belarus-Myanmar cooperation. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "An intensive dialogue at the top level has helped Minsk and Naypyidaw secure substantial progress in all the key avenues recently. The most important step was the opening of the embassies of the two countries this year."
(2026-08-21). No accountability with tax payer dollars at "quasi-public" private schools. peoplesworld.org 
At some point, my reporting colleagues and I began referring to them as the "100% schools." We were following the money that flows from states' public coffers into private schools through vouchers when we noticed a subset of educational facilities where tax dollars cover all or a big part of the tuition for every student. …
(2026-08-21). Chinese Culture Carnival opens in London. ecns.cn The 2026 Chinese Culture Carnival launched Thursday in London's Chinatown, offering immersive workshops to connect BritishChinese youth with their heritage.
(2026-08-21). What Is the Most Popular Leadership Style? indybay.org Discover what the most popular leadership style is and why democratic leadership is widely valued. Learn about its key qualities, benefits, decision-making approach, teamwork, communication, and role in building trust and stronger communities.
(2026-08-21). Arms dealers ordered to digitise stock records. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Home Department has made digital inventory mandatory for all licenced arms dealers across the province, directing them to upload details of their existing firearms, ammunition and transactions by August 26. | The measure is aimed at curbing illegal weapons and strengthening the monitoring and regulation of the licensed arms trade, according to the department. | Under the new system, an Inventory Module has been introduced for holders of Business Arms Licences (BAL), requiring them to enter details of their complete existing stock as well as purchase and sale records on the Punjab Arms Licence online…
(2026-08-21). ILWU & Supporters Rally At Superior Court House To Demand "Drop The Charges On Crocket 10" indybay.org Supporters of the Crockett 10 who were arrested at the C&H Crockett picket line on July 21, 2026 rallied at the Richmond Superior Court to demand that the charges be dropped.
(2026-08-21). Gujarat NEET UG Merit List 2026 Published, Download PDF. ummid.com Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) has released on its official website 'medadmgujarat.org' the Gujarat NEET UG 2026 Merit List of the students, who have registered for admission in different medical and dental courses including MBBS and BDS for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-21). How changing diets are creating new markets for Africa's Indigenous crops. globalvoices.org As health-conscious consumers increasingly look beyond wheat, Africa's Indigenous crops are finding new commercial value.Global VoicesPackaged Cassava and Potato flour. Photo by Bonface Orucho. Used with permission. | This story was written by Bonface Orucho and originally published by Bird Story Agency on July 28, 2026. This revised version is republished below as part of a content-sharing agreement. It is also part of Global Voices' August 2026 Spotlight series, " Indigen…
(2026-08-21). Monday 9/21: Seaside: Peace Day Film and Potluck. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955…
(2026-08-21). Member of cross-border gambling ring arrested in $400 million case. ecns.cn Chinese and Philippine authorities have arrested and repatriated a Chinese national, surnamed Chen, accused of organizing crossborder online gambling that defrauded players of more than 2.92 billion yuan ($405 million).
(2026-08-21). Top India court orders new steps to protect threatened elephants. tribune.com.pk 
India's top court has ordered tough new steps to protect wild elephant herds as habitat loss and human-elephant conflict intensify, a move welcomed by campaigners on Friday. | The world's most populous nation is also home to the majority of Asian elephants, a species listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and whose habitat is increasingly being sliced up by highways and railways or clawed up by mines. | The Supreme Court has directed states to prevent the blockage of elephant corridors – routes used by herds to move between rapidly shrinking habitats – and ordered a survey t…
(2026-08-21). Wednesday 9/16: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-08-21). Storia critica del progetto di Difesa Comune Europea: l'illusione dell'integrazione continentale. strategic-culture.su L'UE non puà≤ perseguire una difesa comune non perché le manchi il coraggio, ma perché la sua stessa struttura istituzionale è concepita per impedire l'emergere di una volontà unitaria riguardo all'uso della forza. | Segue nostro Unione Europea Occidentale, ovvero la difesa come un guscio vuoto | Proseguendo la critica sul progetto di Difesa Comune Europea, riprendiamo le tappe storiche dei vari tentativi di strutturazione. | Pochi m…
(2026-08-21). Barcelona's Flick targets La Liga hat-trick. tribune.com.pk 
Hansi Flick's second season at Barcelona built on the success of his first, with the German coach guiding the Catalan giants to a second straight La Liga title. | His third campaign, however, brings significant structural change to the team as Barcelona look to maintain their domestic dominance and handle the threat of Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid, while aiming to end their wait for Champions League glory. | Barca begin their campaign at Elche on Sunday in the Spanish top flight, a day after Mourinho's Los Blancos visit Espanyol in the Catalan capital. | "We have an incredible team, with a lot of quality," Flic…