(2026-08-08). Arriba a Cuba convoy de solidaridad internacional en homenaje a Fidel. radiohc.cu Con la llegada de más de 50 activistas al Aeropuerto Internacional Frank País de Holguín comenzó hoy el III Convoy ´Nuestra América ª, iniciativa dedicada al centenario del líder de la Revolución cubana. | La brigada de solidaridad procedente de Italia cumplimentará un amplio programa de recorridos por escenarios de relevancia histórica en las provincias orientales de Granma, Santiago de Cuba y Holguín hasta el próximo 21 de agosto. | En la ruta trazada los visitantes llegarán a sitios emblemáticos vinculados a la trayectoria política y a la memoria histórica…
(2026-08-08). Cuba brilla con oro y plata en certamen de ballet en Sudáfrica. radiohc.cu Dos estudiantes de la Escuela Nacional de Ballet Fernando Alonso exhiben hoy los frutos de la enseñanza de ese arte en Cuba, al conquistar cinco medallas de oro y una de plata en el Concurso Internacional de Ballet de Sudáfrica. | Con este reconocimiento, Greisell Lastre y Joan Manuel Riera colocaron en alto el nombre de Cuba en la arena internacional y ratificaron el talento de las nuevas generaciones de bailarines, herederos de una tradición que muestran con orgullo quienes aman esta expresión artística. | Según publicó la prestigiosa institución académica, el joven, bajo las instrucciones de la maestra Idania…
(2026-08-08). Sin mayores trascendencias continuó diálogo político en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Exdiputados opositores de la extinta Asamblea Nacional 2015-2020 y los representantes del Gobierno de la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, desarrollaron hoy en Caracas el segundo día del diálogo nacional. | Sin mayores trascendencias que las fotos divulgadas por el presidente del parlamento y coordinador por el Ejecutivo para estos encuentros, Jorge Rodríguez, y otras fuentes oficiales, transcurrió esta nueva jornada que deberá extenderse hasta el próximo 12 de agosto. | En la primera sesión de la víspera las partes acordaron la metodología y los ciclos de trabajo a seguir. | Un comunicado divul…
(2026-08-08). Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as Colombia president. geo.tv Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella speaks during a security summit with mayors and security secretaries from Colombia's main cities ahead of his inauguration on August 7 in Cali, in Barranquilla, Colombia, August 4, 2026. — ReutersColombia's new president…
(2026-08-07). China's Peaceful Rise to Green Dominance leaves Trump in the (Carbon) Dust. juancole.com ( Let's start with the obvious: Vladimir Putin's Russia is on the downhill slope. In February 2022…
(2026-08-07). Report Back: July 29-30: Simultaneous Rallies at Four U.S. Drone Bases! indybay.org Note: This was a prelude to our upcoming Fall Actions: Creech AFB, Nov. 1-7 & Holloman AFB, Oct. 28-30. We invite all those living near a military base in and outside the U.S. to collaborate and organize simultaneous base actions this fall: ABOLISH WAR & STOP DRONE KILLING! | July 30: Day of Action for Peace with Iran | Simultaneous Rallies at Four U.S. Drone Bases: | Call on U.S. military to "stand down" and "Refuse Illegal Orders." | Called for by ShutDownDroneWarfare.org & BanKillerDrones.org | REPORT BACK : We Did It! Photos tell it all….
(2026-08-07). 'They're shocked we're still standing': Top Mojtaba aide mocks West's failed maximum pressure. hindustantimes.com Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the country has withstood years of economic sanctions and what he described as "maximum pressure," despite expectations that Iran's economy would collapse. He highlighted the impact of reduced oil exports, limited foreign currency reserves, and ongoing trade restrictions, while outlining efforts to expand commerce with neighboring countries through alternative trade methods, including barter. Pezeshkian also praised regional cooperation, saying neighboring states helped prevent cross-border instability during the conflict. He further claimed that despite attacks on energy…
(2026-08-07). Trump claims he ended eight wars, so why is Putin-Zelensky hatred still beating his peace plan. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump says progress is being made in efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war, describing the conflict as one of the most difficult diplomatic challenges he has faced. Trump discussed ongoing peace efforts, the heavy casualties suffered by both sides, and the continued need for military preparedness. Addressing questions about ammunition supplies, he said the United States has significant stockpiles while rebuilding and expanding defense production. Trump also spoke about Ukraine's requests for advanced weapons systems, including long-range missiles and air defense capabilities, as negotiat…
(2026-08-07). UNESCO adds sites in Palestine and Lebanon under assault from IDF to list of World Heritage in danger. wsws.org The three heritage sites have come under assault from Israel and its military.
(2026-08-07). Golden Gate 26 Face Retrial After Hung Jury. indybay.org The trial of 7 Bay Area Community Members for a 2024 anti-genocide protest has concluded after 7 long weeks. Jury deliberations resulted in a hung jury on the felony conspiracy change. Retrial Would Cost San Francisco Hundreds of Thousands More.
(2026-08-07). ALBA Movements condemn U.S. aggresive policies toward Cuba. radiohc.cu Organizations and social movements from 25 countries condemned US imperialist policies toward the Global South on Thursday at the Félix Varela Convention Center of the University of Havana. | With the presence of the President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, and members of the highest leadership of the Cuban State and government, the IV Continental Assembly of ALBA Movements was inaugurated with 150 delegates from 25 countries. | Under the slogan "One Hundred Years Walking with Fidel," discussions focused on global crises and regional sovereignty. | The National Coordinator of the Committees for the Defense o…
(2026-08-07). Gobierno de Cuba expresa interés en contribuir a fortalecer la UEE. radiohc.cu El embajador de Cuba en Rusia, Enrique Orta destacó este viernes que la nación caribeña, en su condición de país Observador, ratifica la disposición para contribuir al fortalecimiento de la Unión Económica Euroasiática (UEE). | El diplomático, quien intervino en la reunión del Consejo Intergubernamental Eurasiático en formato ampliado, que tiene como sede la urbe kirguisa de Cholpon-Ata, refirió igualmente que la mayor isla de las Antillas también apoya a la organización para impulsar sus vínculos económicos, comerciales, financieros y de cooperación con los Estados que la integran. | En sus palabras, a las cuale…
(2026-08-07). Coloreando la esperanza: ACPDI Villa Clara abre nuevas puertas a la vida. radiohc.cu 
La Asociación Cubana de Personas en Situación de Discapacidad Intelectual (ACPDI) en Villa Clara abrió las puertas de una hermosa sede en el centro de la urbe capital. Lídice Tomé Sánchez, su presidenta provincial, ofreció declaraciones exclusivas a nuestra emisora: | ´Acá en nuestra sede ya comenzamos, en esta semana, los talleres con las personas en situación de discapacidad intelectual, sus familiares y apoyos —explicó —. Esto nos hacía mucha falta, algo por lo que estaba abogando nuestra asociación, que se está haciendo ya en La Habana como centro piloto, y acá en Villa Clara, donde abrimos…
(2026-08-07). Primer Ministro de Namibia inicia visita oficial a Cuba. radiohc.cu El Primer Ministro de Namibia, Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, arribó a Cuba para cumplir una visita oficial que se extenderá hasta el próximo 10 de agosto. | Según precisó el portal del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, a su llegada al Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí fue recibido por la viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores, Josefina Vidal Ferreiro. | Durante su estadía, Ngurare sostendrá conversaciones oficiales con las máximas autoridades cubanas, en las que se examinará el estado de las relaciones bilaterales y las oportunidades de ampliar la cooperación en sectores de interés común. | Cuba y Namibia mantiene…
(2026-08-07). China realiza nuevo donativo de sistemas fotovoltaicos para garantizar respaldo energético en zonas rurales. radiohc.cu 
El Gobierno chino entregó oficialmente a Cuba este viernes un segundo donativo de 5 mil sistemas fotovoltaicos, que beneficiará a los 169 municipios del país, destinado a electrificar viviendas aisladas en zonas rurales del país, así como para respaldar con energía solar centros de salud y urgencias médicas, círculos infantiles y casas de niños sin amparo filial, sucursales bancarias, entre otros, a fin de garantizar estos servicios esenciales a la población cubana. | La ceremonia de entrega se celebró en la sede del Ministerio del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, donde las autoridades de ambos países…
(2026-08-07). Presidente Díaz-Canel en inauguración de Encuentro de Partidos Comunistas y Obreros. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel asiste este viernes en La Habana, a la inauguración del 24 Encuentro Internacional de Partidos Comunistas y Obreros (EIPCO). | El evento se realiza en vísperas de las conmemoraciones centrales por el centenario del natalicio del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro Ruz (13 de agosto), y para patentizar la solidaridad de los integrantes de esta plataforma de articulación de la izquierda progresista mundial. | La solidaridad con la mayor isla de las Antillas y la condena a la…
(2026-08-07). Fernández de Cossío sobre Estados Unidos.: øSerá real el miedo? radiohc.cu ´Estados Unidos tiene 5200 ojivas nucleares, unos 11 portaviones en activo, la agencia de espionaje y actividades encubiertas más extendida y mejor financiada del mundo, bases militares por doquier, pero su Departamento de Estado considera que Cuba pueda significar una amenaza. øSerá real el miedo? ª, escribió en sus redes sociales este viernes el viceministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Carlos Fernández de Cossío. | Las declaraciones ven la luz luego de que, la víspera, el titular de la diplomacia estadounidense, Marco Rubio, anunciara nuevas medidas contra empresas y personas cubanas, co…
(2026-08-07). Thursday 8/13: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-08-07). Saturday 8/8: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Surviving: Orphans of Gaza" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gXcr……
(2026-08-07). Thursday 8/6: Calling Party for Gaza! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp86…
(2026-08-07). Bibi does not want peace? Turkey accuses Israel of killing Gaza roadmap with terror tactics. hindustantimes.com Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has accused Israel of delaying the next phase of the Gaza peace roadmap, claiming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government is obstructing efforts toward a lasting agreement. Speaking in Ankara, Fidan said Israel's actions undermine plans involving a ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal, Palestinian governance, and international stabilization efforts. He also criticized Israeli policies in Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem while calling for reconstruction and diplomatic action from the international community. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions over the implementation of t…
(2026-08-07). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). Sunday 8/16: Paws: A Benefit for the Sulala Animal Rescue in Gaza. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center – West Berkeley, CA | 2414 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-08-07). Single bar bench outside Beijing school hailed as model design. ecns.cn A minimalist bench outside Shiyuan Primary School in Beijing's Shunyi District has gone viral, with netizens calling it a model of smart, low‚Äëcost urban design.
(2026-08-07). Nurse released from ICE detention after pressure from Maine labor movement. peoplesworld.org 
PORTLAND, Maine—Debora Kapisha, the Maine Medical Center nurse detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week, has been released from custody, National Nurses United announced on Thursday. Kapisha, a 28-year-old registered nurse from Zambia and asylum seeker, was taken into ICE custody on July 30 while traveling through Boston's Logan Airport. She spent a week …
(2026-08-07). Comicomment: What's behind the 'China overcapacity' hype. ecns.cn China's industrial capacity is a driver of global economic recovery, not a threat. Trying to dim others' lights will not make one's own shine brighter; blocking cooperation will only hold back one's own future.
(2026-08-07). 4.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Sichuan's Yibin. ecns.cn A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Gao County in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, at 1: 08 p.m. Friday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
(2026-08-07). Philly leaders and LGBTQ community demand answers for police violence at Pride. peoplesworld.org 
PHILADELPHIA—"When young people wear masks, we demonize them," City Council Democratic Majority Whip Isaiah Thomas said. "Unfortunately," when it comes to law enforcement, "we find these justifications." Thomas was speaking at an Aug. 5 hearing of Philadelphia's Committee on Legislative Oversight focused on the issue of over-policing at Pride. Officers are under scrutiny for the …
(2026-08-07). Northeast China looks to Aug. 7 for heat relief as autumn begins. ecns.cn A social media hashtag saying "It feels like all of northeast China is waiting for Aug. 7" trended Thursday, as residents looked forward to a sharp cooldown on Friday, which marks Start of Autumn (li qiu), one of China's 24 traditional solar terms.
(2026-08-07). Thai teen kills 7 in rampage at home and school before shooting himself. geo.tv Forensic police officers examine the building of Debsirin Nonthaburi School, where the shooting incident took place, in Bang Kruai district in Nonthaburi province on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, August 7, 2026.— Reuters Student says many shots heard during…
(2026-08-07). Chinese, foreign visitors join millennium-old folk celebration in Qinghai. ecns.cn The annual Regong June Festival reached its summer peak on Tuesday in Tongren, northwest China's Qinghai Province, as elaborately dressed performers beat drums and performed traditional dances amid incense smoke.
(2026-08-07). Across Borders and Prison Walls: Keeping Families Connected During the Libya—Chad Conflict. icrc.org Long before the crises that followed 2011, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had already built a long and sometimes difficult history of humanitarian engagement in Libya and across its borders.
(2026-08-07). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-08-07). Sunday 8/9: "White Light, Black Rain" : Hiroshima & Nagasaki Atomic Bombing w/ Filmmaker Steven Okazaki. indybay.org Konko Church of San Francisco | 1909 Bush St. in SF Japantown | RSVP: nichibeifoundation.org/educational-progr……
(2026-08-07). Friday 8/7: What is Socialism? What Would A Future Revolutionary Society Look Like? indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-08-07). Naked greed of the California Apartment Association (CAA). indybay.org The naked greed of the California Apartment Association and the greedy landlords is there for all to see!
(2026-08-07). Economic costs of climate change soar in Europe, leaving working class to pay. wsws.org The strain falls on economies already being brought to breaking point by the parasitic growth of the super-rich oligarchy and its monopolisation of social wealth, coupled with the rapacious demands of the military.
(2026-08-07). Workers in Türkiye defend Will Lehman against death threat from top UAW official. wsws.org Workers and young people in Türkiye have sent letters to the World Socialist Web Site condemning the death threat made on social media against Will Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker in the United States, by Raymond L. Jensen Jr., a high-ranking official of the United Auto Workers.
(2026-08-07). Australian government establishes inquiry to prepare for war. wsws.org This is not a general inquiry into "defence" but an examination of how to operationally wage a major war in the near-term, including by suppressing opposition from the population.
(2026-08-07). Australia: Multiple fires on Sydney trams in 1 day highlight deepening safety crisis. wsws.org There have now been six battery-related fires on Sydney's light rail system in five months, including two within hours on July 11.
(2026-08-07). Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law. icrc.org Statement delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Adviser, at the first substantial plenary session of the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs, New York, 22 July 2026.
(2026-08-07). Yen intervention points to US financial vulnerabilities. wsws.org There was growing concern that the selling of Treasuries by Japan to support the yen would lift US interest rates and impact the AI stock market boom.
(2026-08-07). EconoScope | Why China remains central to global chains of industries despite tariffs. ecns.cn More than a year after the United States imposed reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods, many multinational companies that shifted production to Southeast Asia are moving parts of their supply chains back to China, underscoring the country's enduring manufacturing advantages.
(2026-08-07). Henan promotes paid leave policy to encourage flexible vacations. ecns.cn Henan Province has introduced measures to encourage employees to take paid annual leave, aiming to make paid leave easier to take while boosting tourism and consumption.
(2026-08-07). Sunday 8/9: "An Ordinary Insanity" : Doc on Anti-Nuclear War Activist Daniel Ellsberg -Film & Panel. indybay.org New Parkway Theater | 474 24th Street | Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-08-07). Chinese research vessel Tan Kah Kee makes first visit to Sabah, Malaysia. ecns.cn The 3,600-tonne research vessel Tan Kah Kee, operated by Xiamen University, docked for the first time in Kota Kinabalu, capital of Malaysia's Sabah state, offering a two-day free visit for local residents starting Thursday.
(2026-08-07). China unveils refined lunar map, empowering future moon exploration. ecns.cn A Chinese research team has completed an updated geologic map of the entire moon featuring a scale of 1: 5 million, the Institute of Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences (IGCAGS), said on Thursday.
(2026-08-07). African developers favor Chinese AI models for lower costs, greater control. ecns.cn African developers are increasingly choosing Chinese AI models for their lower costs, relatively modest computing requirements and ability to be deployed and customized independently, The New York Times reported Wednesday.
(2026-08-07). Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act – Nationwide Action Alert. indybay.org Our California Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail is helping build a Nationwide Alert to grow bipartisan support to award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Buffalo Soldier regiments, authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the United States Armed Forces, in recognition of their superior, dedicated, and vital service to the United States.
(2026-08-07). Wednesday 8/5: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-08-07). Factory tours gain popularity among Chinese summer travelers. ecns.cn Factory tours have emerged as a new trend in China's summer travel market, according to a report released by online travel platform Tongcheng Travel on Wednesday.
(2026-08-07). Friday 8/7: Homecare Workers To Rally At SF SEIU 2015 To Get Union Support For Billionaires Tax. indybay.org SEIU 2015, SF Office, | 1645 California St. SF, CA…
(2026-08-07). Sunday 8/9: Resist & Defend Sundays. indybay.org Corner of Civic Center Drive and North San Pedro Drive (entrance to Civic Center), San Rafael…
(2026-08-07). Trump targets birthright citizenship in renewed attack on 14th Amendment. wsws.org The orders seek to create a hereditary caste of US-born people denied citizenship based on their parents' political affiliations, employment or alleged conduct.
(2026-08-07). Rocket launch viewing sparks summer tourism boom in East China's coastal city. ecns.cn A sea-based rocket launch in Haiyang, Shandong Province, has attracted tens of thousands of visitors during the summer travel season.
(2026-08-07). Lao hydropower transmitted to Greater Bay Area for first time. ecns.cn Lao hydropower was transmitted to China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for the first time on Wednesday through the China—Laos 500-kilovolt interconnection project, according to Lancang-Mekong International Energy Co. affiliated to China Southern Power Grid.
(2026-08-07). All the World Can See: "Now I am Become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds" indybay.org The Vast Majority Can Take Matters Into Their Own Hands…
(2026-08-07). As NATO and Ukraine's war against Russia escalates, drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea increase. wsws.org As NATO's war against Russia escalates, seafarers in the Black Sea are paying with their lives.
(2026-08-07). Thursday 9/10: "Obsolete" : The Alarming Implications of AI Industry – Book Talk w/ author Garrison Lovely. indybay.org Virtual…
(2026-08-07). Unitree Robotics unveils STAR Market IPO pricing. ecns.cn Unitree Robotics has priced its Shanghai initial public offering at 150.80 yuan (about $22.34), the company said on Thursday, with online and offline subscription kicking off next Monday.
(2026-08-07). TCM used to treat patients on flights. ecns.cn A recent in-flight medical emergency highlighted how traditional Chinese medicine techniques can complement emergency care in unexpected settings.
(2026-08-07). Provinces push paid leave to spur consumption. ecns.cn More Chinese provinces are rolling out paid‚Äëleave policies aimed at turning time off into consumer spending, with Henan urging officials to lead by example.
(2026-08-07). Voices At California Labor Fed 2026 Convention In Oakland. indybay.org The Calfiornia Labor Federation held it's 2026 in Oakland and delegates at the convention talked about their issues.
(2026-08-07). Sunday 8/16: Stand with the Students of India. indybay.org In front of Superior Court | 39439 Paseo Padre Pkwy | Fremont, California 94538…
(2026-08-07). China's landing route to Taipei blocked? Taiwan turns Danjiang bridge into a fortress for 'war day'. hindustantimes.com Taiwan has intensified its annual Han Kuang military exercises as concerns grow over a potential conflict with China. The drills included the deployment of Taiwan's locally developed Tien-Kung III air defense systems, live-fire training by thousands of reservists, and simulations of protecting key infrastructure around Taipei. President Lai Ching-te participated in wartime contingency exercises, while troops practiced defending strategic locations such as the Danjiang Bridge. The island is also adopting new military communication methods and preparing civilian and military forces for possible crises. The large-sc…
(2026-08-07). Pearson wins primary, but racist map may block him from Congress. peoplesworld.org 
MEMPHIS, Tenn.—On the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson won the Democratic primary for a congressional seat Republican lawmakers had specifically redrawn to erase the political power of Memphis's Black majority. "Exactly 61 years from the signing of the Voting Rights Act, we won our primary despite a redistricting …
(2026-08-07). Workers welcome 2-year suspension of UAW International staffer for death threat against Will Lehman. wsws.org On August 4, the court-appointed UAW Monitor stripped Raymond Jensen Jr., an organizer for the UAW Department of Bargaining Strategy, of his membership for two years and barred him for life from union office after ruling that his threat violated federal election rules.
(2026-08-07). Kashmir conference in Dallas urges settlement under UN resolutions. geo.tv Participants attend a Friends of Kashmir conference marking the anniversary of India's revocation of Article 370 and Article 35A in Dallas, Texas, US. — Geo News/Minhaz BashirDALLAS: A conference marking the anniversary of India's revocation of Article 370 and Article 35A…
(2026-08-07). Middle route of South-to-North Water Diversion transfers over 80 billion cubic meters of water to north China. ecns.cn As of Friday, the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project's has transferred over 80 billion cubic meters of water to northern regions, benefiting nearly 118 million people, the Ministry of Water Resources, data released on Friday showed.
(2026-08-07). 1 dead, 2 missing after mudslide hits Zhashui County in Shaanxi. ecns.cn One person has been killed, and two others remain missing after a mudslide triggered by heavy rainfall in Zhashui county in Shangluo, Shaanxi province, Xinhua News Agency reported on Thursday.
(2026-08-07). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: App-based gig workers strike in Assam; Bihar sanitation workers continue walkout; Pakistan: CDA workers demonstrate against privatisation; Australia: Victorian public hospital doctors to strike over pay and unsafe workloads; BHP Pilbara port workers escalate industrial campaign…
(2026-08-07). Thursday 8/6: Double-Time Sweeps by SCPD ⚪ Thursday AM Threatened. indybay.org Limekiln and Coral Streets, Santa Cruz, and the surrounding area, depending on police fancies.
(2026-08-07). Rep. Steve Tharinger on retiring: No 'labels' just feed the hungry! House the homeless! peoplesworld.org 
OLYMPIA, Wash.—A capacity crowd gathered in the main dining room of Joshua's Restaurant Tuesday to salute Rep. Steve Tharinger, who is retiring after 25 years as a Clallam County Commissioner and State Legislator in Olympia. It was primary election day—Tuesday, Aug. 4—and Tharinger joked that he is trying to adjust to his name not being …
(2026-08-07). Patriot denied, Freya activated! Ukraine gets new missile after Zelensky's emotional plea rejected. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is working to develop its own ballistic missiles and build a large-scale anti-ballistic missile programme with support from European partners. Speaking on August 6, Zelensky also stressed Ukraine's urgent need for air defence systems and long-range missiles, saying the United States knows exactly what Kyiv requires to protect civilians and infrastructure. He called for direct talks and political decisions from the US, Europe and G7 countries. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said Washington has "massive amounts of ammunition" but acknowledged that the US con…
(2026-08-07). Friday 8/7: First Friday at RCNV: Threads of Grief, Threads of Love Quilt Exhibit. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-08-07). Wednesday 8/12: Bay Area Candidate Forum: Focus on Issues for Seniors & Disabled Persons. indybay.org Hybrid (via Zoom) where ever you want; or at either of two in-person viewing locations: 1) in Oakland at the Teamsters Local 2010 Hall (7730 Pardee Lane, Suite 2010, Oakland, CA 94621); or 2) at the San Jose, SEIU Local 521 Hall (: 2302 Zanker Rd., San Jose, CA 95131). Register to get on the Zoom here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Gr-YyNI……
(2026-08-07). US: 75% say Iran War not worth Cost, 61% Blame Trump for Inflation. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Opinion polling shows deep unhappiness in the American public about the ongoing US war on Iran and its impact on their lives. | A Marquette Law School opinion poll conducted in late July That seems clear, though it is also mysterious what in the world Trump thought his goal in Iran was. | Further, 75% of respondents feel that the Iran War has not been worth the cost. | I'm n…
(2026-08-07). China's foreign trade up 17.3% in first seven months of 2026. ecns.cn China's total goods trade reached 30.13 trillion yuan (about $4.46 trillion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 17.3% year on year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Friday.
(2026-08-07). The Age of Nuclear Destruction Began 81 Years Ago — With Lies. It Could End the Same Way. juancole.com ( The atomic age began with a lie. | Eighty-one years ago this week, a single American airplane, flying almost unnoticed over a Japanese city, dropped a single bomb that destroyed the entire city. Three days later another American plane destroyed a second city. | The atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 and Nagasaki on August 9, 1945 killed 100,000 people outright. By the end of the year another 100,000 succumbed to radiation sickness, burns and other injuries from th…
(2026-08-07). Harbin brings winter indoors in height of summer. ecns.cn Alejandra Palacios found herself moving from summer heat to winter chill in just a matter of minutes.One moment, she was strolling in almost 30 C warmth in summer clothes.
(2026-08-07). Democracy Now! 2026-08-07 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 07, 2026; "Zombie Law from the Victorian Era": DOJ Could Use 1873 Comstock Act to Ban Abortion Pills by Mail; "Focus Is on Affordability": Cindy Holscher, Kansas Dem Nominee for Gov, on Data Center Fight & More; "The Potluck": Musical Explores Trauma of 1979 Greensboro KKK Massacre of 5 Antiracist Activists; Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on Historic Michigan Win: "People Are Sick and Tired of This Politics of Hatred" | Headlines for August 07, 2026; "Zombie Law from the Victorian Era": DOJ Could Use 1873 Comstock Act to Ban Abortion Pills by Mail…
(2026-08-07). New M1A2T Abrams Tanks Guard Taiwan's Main Airport During Invasion Drill. twz.com 
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(2026-08-07). Alternative water sources make up over 45% of Hangzhou's sanitation use. ecns.cn East China's Hangzhou City has increased the use of treated river water and reclaimed water in sanitation operations, with the two sources accounting for 45.37% of the city's total sanitation water use in the first half of this year.
(2026-08-07). Debt-ridden local authorities in Germany plan further social cuts. wsws.org The claim that "there is no money" for public services is a lie. Whether money is available or not is decided politically.
(2026-08-07). Love LGBTQ representation: Black Mirror's 'San Junipero' gets graphic novel release. peoplesworld.org 
Love in a time of dystopia and existential crisis is one way to describe what many consider the best episode of the long-running science-fiction fantasy series Black Mirror. The Netflix show isn't exactly known for rainbows and butterflies in its explorations of the overlap between technology, social issues, and the human condition. Building on the …
(2026-08-07). Seven killed, 15 wounded in Thailand school shooting: police. geo.tv An injured teacher receives medical attention inside an ambulance at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, the site of a shooting incident, in Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, August 7, 2026.— ReutersStudent says many shots heard during…
(2026-08-07). Sunday 8/9: Webinar: Remembering Awdah Hathaleen: Voices from Umm al-Kheir. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mUwQTz5……
(2026-08-07). Why is the U.S. government targeting Chinese sunflower seeds and dumplings. ecns.cn On July 31, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security added 43 more Chinese companies to its entity list under the so-called Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). | "When even sunflower seeds and dumplings are labeled as a 'threat,' it exposes the absurdity of the U.S. move," Josef Gregory Mahoney, professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University, said in the latest News Lounge with China News Network.
(2026-08-07). Jiangxi adds 290,000 new urban jobs in H1. ecns.cn Jiangxi registered 290,000 new urban jobs in the first half of 2026, fulfilling 71% of its annual target, the Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security said Thursday.
(2026-08-07). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's caption reads: | U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division patrol through an underground tunnel in support of offensive operations during the Korean Marine Exercise Program 25.1 at Camp Stanley, South Korea, March 10, 2025. KMEP is a semi-annual exercise that provides…
(2026-08-07). Members of the activist group Committee for the First Amendment. indybay.org Reportedly, "Jane Fonda, center, speaks alongside, from left, singer Maggie Rogers, actor Sam Waterston, poet Rupi Kaur and actor Billy Porter during an "Artists United for our Freedoms" rally near the Kennedy Center, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington DC."
(2026-08-07). Lessons of Japanese militarism's aggression must forever serve as alarm: spokesperson. ecns.cn The devastation and tragedies brought by nuclear weapons should never repeat themselves, and the lessons of Japanese militarism's aggression and expansion must forever serve as an alarm, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Thursday.
(2026-08-07). Comicomment: Behind the 'China overcapacity' hype lies U.S. anxiety. ecns.cn As global supply chains are reshaping, some countries are politicizing trade issues, promoting the "China overcapacity" narrative, and imposing more restrictions on Chinese companies under the guise of protecting their own interests.
(2026-08-07). àñzgàºr àñzel's New Party: A defense of Türkiye's old order. wsws.org The New Party's program, led by àñzgàºr àñzel, is not a response to the social and democratic aspirations of working people. It is a program designed to confine these aspirations within the framework of the capitalist profit system and the NATO alliance.
(2026-08-07). 138 endangered stork chicks hatch as China, Russia strengthen cross-border protection. ecns.cn Honghe National Nature Reserve in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has bred 138 healthy Oriental white stork chicks this year, as China and Russia strengthen cross-border protection for the endangered migratory bird, the reserve said Thursday.
(2026-08-07). USS Theodore Roosevelt Is The First Carrier With A Drone Control Center Ready For MQ-25 Stingray Ops. twz.com 
While Theodore Roosevelt is ready now, the Navy is not aiming to start flying the MQ-25 operationally until 2029, years behind schedule.
(2026-08-07). Chinese college students send self-developed satellite into orbit. ecns.cn A student satellite team from Harbin Institute of Technology successfully launched its self-developed Lilac-3 satellite into orbit, marking a milestone for a young team involved in independent satellite development.
(2026-08-07). A "socialism" for the New York Times: Jacobin founder Bhaskar Sunkara's interview with Ross Douthat. wsws.org One of the DSA's most prominent voices sat down with a conservative columnist of the New York Times to deliver a systematic, point-by-point assurance that the DSA is loyal to American capitalism.
(2026-08-07). Announcing a new counter-info site ⚪ Belly of the Beast. indybay.org read on for more info!
(2026-08-07). Liberia Ends Primary School Registration Fees. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Classroom at the Buchanan Elementary Demonstration School, Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County, Liberia, January 6, 2026. | © 2026 Human Rights Watch | Liberia's government announced on August 5 the elimination of all school registration fees from kindergarten through grade 6, beginning with the new school year on September 7. The decision removes one of the biggest barriers to schooling for hundreds of thousands of children.A recent Human Rights Watch report, "Without Education, There Will Be Nothing," documents that school registration fees have often placed schooling out of reach…
(2026-08-07). KC-135 That Lost Its Tail In Deadly Collision Over Iraq Now At Tinker AFB Repair Shop. twz.com 
The KC-135 made an emergency landing in Tel Aviv with half its tail sheared off following the collision that occurred during an Operation Epic Fury sortie.
(2026-08-07). Urumqi holds B2B matchmaking event for Uzbekistan export enterprises. ecns.cn A B2B matchmaking event for Uzbek export enterprises was held from Wednesday to Thursday in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2026-08-07). Trump issues fresh birthright citizenship orders after Supreme Court rejection. geo.tv President Donald Trump, with White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, speaks during an event to sign executive orders related to birthright citizenship and the polysilicon industry, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 6, 2026. —…
(2026-08-07). àñzgàºr àñzel's New Party: A defense of Türkiye's old order. wsws.org The New Party's program, led by àñzgàºr àñzel, is not a response to the social and democratic aspirations of working people. It is a program designed to confine these aspirations within the framework of the capitalist profit system and the NATO alliance.
(2026-08-07). Senate committee holds Fauci in contempt as multiple outbreaks rage across the US. wsws.org The same government prosecuting the scientists who study infectious disease has dismantled the surveillance systems that would measure its return.
(2026-08-07). Beijing parks put 72 robots to work as guides, cleaners and wildlife monitors. ecns.cn A first batch of 72 robots is being deployed this summer across 14 municipal parks in Beijing, including the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven Park and Yuyuantan Park, taking on tasks ranging from visitor guidance and cleaning to ecological monitoring and water rescue.
(2026-08-07). New worker camp serves Shanghai airport Phase IV expansion. ecns.cn A worker camp serving the airfield section of Shanghai Pudong International Airport Phase IV Expansion Project was officially put into use on Thursday.
(2026-08-07). Friday 8/14: Seaside: Bombshell Film Screening. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 939355…
(2026-08-07). HHS goes after the horrific grim reaper. indybay.org Medical students dissecting human cadavers.
(2026-08-07). Saturday 8/8: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Film Screening & Ceremony. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-08-07). US appeals court blocks Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project. geo.tv Construction of a ballroom at the White House seen from a window at the Washington Monument, in Washington, DC, US, August 4, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-08-07). The meaning of Tell: Why the West Bank may be nearing a breaking point. peoplesworld.org 
The events in Tell, southwest of Nablus, were not an isolated act of violence. They were a warning. For years, Israel has treated Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank as open spaces for military raids, settler invasions, land theft and collective punishment. The expectation was that Palestinians would endure the violence, bury their dead …
(2026-08-07). Healthcare A Human Right! CA Labor Statewide Conference For Single Payer. indybay.org
(2026-08-07). Airlines Are Lobbying To Change Airfare Font Sizes. Gonna Cost You. levernews.com
(2026-08-07). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-08-07). Mojtaba plans to dehydrate America? The water hacks that almost went much further. hindustantimes.com
(2026-08-07). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). Is AI Snitching On Big Tech? levernews.com
(2026-08-07). Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). Afghanistan: Operational Facts and Figures — January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). ICRC holds exhibition in Seoul to mark the 60th anniversary of Republic of Korea's accession to the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). South Sudan: Finding Loved Ones Again Through the Power of Digital Connectivity. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's approach to confidentiality. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). ICRC working paper on six ICT-related threats faced by civilian populations. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-08-07). Abelardo de la Espriella se posesionó como presidente de Colombia. radiohc.cu Abelardo de la Espriella prestó juramento hoy como mandatario de Colombia y recibió la banda presidencial en la Arena USC de la Universidad Santiago de Cali, mientras ocurrían demostraciones de oposición en diferentes regiones del país. | El nuevo jefe de Estado recibió la insignia de manos del líder del Senado, Honorio Henríquez, y, con posterioridad, De la Espriella posesionó a su vicepresidente, José Manuel Restrepo. | Henríquez, en su discurso, afirmó que lo público no es un privilegio sino una responsabilidad que se honra. | "No basta con ocupar un cargo, hay que merecer la confianza que el cargo representa"
(2026-08-07). Saturday 8/8: Sansaar Books – Grand Opening. indybay.org Located less than a block from El Cerrito Plaza BART at 6500 Fairmount Ave. in El Cerrito…
(2026-08-06). Iran says close to Hormuz plan with Oman, but reopening depends on US. geo.tv Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026. — ReutersJoint Hormuz management plan enters final drafting stage.Iran says US actions still threaten Strait of Hormuz security.Iran says Hormuz reopening hinges on US blockade ending.Iran and Oman have…
(2026-08-06). US left out of Mojtaba's biggest move? Iran-Oman secret Hormuz deal on verge of finalising. hindustantimes.com Iran says a new agreement with Oman on arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz is close to completion, but officials warn it does not guarantee the waterway will fully reopen. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi revealed that progress has been made on transit routes, maritime traffic, and operational plans, while stating that the US is not directly involved in the talks. The development comes amid tensions between Tehran and Washington, with ongoing messages exchanged between both sides. This video explores the latest Iran-Oman negotiations, Hormuz developments, and the potential impact on global shipping and…
(2026-08-06). Lebanon: Israel's Killing of Journalist an Apparent War Crime. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Amal Khalil, a veteran correspondent for the daily newspaper Al-Akhbar, in the southern Lebanese border village of Jebbayn in 2024 | © | The Israeli military's April 22, 2026 attacks in Lebanon that killed one journalist and severely injured another included apparently deliberate attacks on civilians which would make them war crimes.Israeli forces' continued killing of journalists shows a brazen willingness to commit atrocities without any fear of consequences.The Lebanese government should accede to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and submit a declaration acce…
(2026-08-06). Michigan/America Is Not For Sale. commondreams.org 
Wowza, rare glimmer of good news. We take a moment to honor the stunning Michigan victory of Abdul El-Sayed, who was outspent 12-1 by his opponent's millions from establishment Dems, Zionist PACS and corporations and still managed to win even though he is a progressive Muslim who calls genocide genocide and wants Medicare for all in a Trump state that isn't communist New York. Ha. What millions in dark money buys you these days: "Sweet ____ all, as it turns out."El-Sayed's inspiring win
(2026-08-06). Michigan primary shows continued shift to the left in US. wsws.org The victory of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed for the Democratic Senate nomination is a significant repudiation of the pro-Israel policy of the Democratic Party leadership, which has refused to condemn the Gaza genocide.
(2026-08-06). Jóvenes italianos reafirmaron apoyo a Cuba durante evento solidario. radiohc.cu Cientos de jóvenes italianos de diversas organizaciones reafirmaron, durante una asamblea en la sureña región italiana de Campania, su rechazo a la política genocida de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, informó este miércoles Marco Papacci, presidente de la Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba (Anaic). | En declaraciones a Prensa Latina, el activista solidario se refirió a ese encuentro en apoyo al pueblo de la isla, efectuado la víspera en el marco del denominado Revolution Camp, concentración juvenil que se desarrolla cada verano en la zona costera de la ciudad de Paestum. | El debate, en el que se analizó la d…
(2026-08-06). Cuba awards brigade for rescue efforts in Venezuela. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel awarded the "For Courage in Service" medal to members of the Search and Rescue Brigade that participated in relief efforts following the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24th. | According to the Presidency's website, the ceremony took place in the Portocarrero Hall of the Palace of the Revolution, where the rescuers who assisted the Venezuelan people after one of the country's worst tragedies were recognized. | Representing the brigade, Lieutenant Colonel Rubén Eduardo Pupo, head of the mission, recalled that upon arriving in Venezuela, they were still feeling the afters…
(2026-08-06). The Fidel who stands with the Cuban people. radiohc.cu August 5, 1994, is a historic day for Cubans, as it was for Fidel Castro Ruz, when he appeared wearing his morale vest amidst the unrest in Havana. | Cuba was living through difficult years following the collapse of the socialist bloc in Eastern Europe. Fuel and food shortages were taking their toll on the daily lives of Cubans, who were resisting the escalating economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States government and the growing subversive campaign that led to those events. | The historic leader of the Cuban Revolution immediately went to the scene to speak with the people and hel…
(2026-08-06). Cuba Wins Gold in the 1000m Canoeing Event at the Central American Games. radiohc.cu Havana, August 6 (RHC) — Cuban José Pelier Córdova won the gold medal today in the men's 1000 meter canoeing event at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026. | Pelier dominated the final held at the Rincón Dam Rowing and Canoeing Center, stopping the clock at four minutes, nine seconds, and 17 hundredths of a second, a result that allowed him to lead the competition from start to finish. | Mexican Guillermo Quirino Medrano staged a comeback in the second half of the race to take the silver medal with a time of 4: 16.02, while Colombian Daniel Pacheco earned the bronze with a time of 4…
(2026-08-06). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Ground workers at Barcelona airport, Spain strike over conditions; journalists in Gaza rally for release of imprisoned colleagues; Misr El Amria textile workers in Egypt defy company union to strike over pay…
(2026-08-06). Sunday 8/9: Thrift Mart @ Lakeside Park (Fundraiser). indybay.org Lakeside Park, Oakland CA 94610…
(2026-08-06). Ethiopia's Growing Assault on Independent Media. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People read newspapers and magazines on a street in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, November 7, 2020. | © 2020 Samuel Habtab/AP Photo | Ethiopian authorities are intensifying their assault on media freedom in the country.On August 1, unidentified security personnel detained Yonas Kedir, the editor-in-chief of Addis Standard, and questioned him for 24 hours about the independent news outlet's reporting before releasing him, according to a statement by the outlet. The following day, security and intelligence officials raided the outlet's offices, damaging and confiscating equipment.Addis Stan…
(2026-08-06). China-ASEAN Education Week 2026 wraps up in Guiyang, launches AI platform for traditional medicine. ecns.cn The 19th China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week (CAECW) concluded in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, on Saturday, marking a significant push toward regional integration through digital learning and vocational training.
(2026-08-06). Cost of living rises in New Zealand. wsws.org With annual inflation at 4.1 percent and increased unemployment, working-class households are sinking into debt and child poverty is rising.
(2026-08-06). Judge dismisses the last January 6 case, writing that absolving the Oath Keepers is not in the public interest. nationofchange.org 
The Justice Department told the court a retrial would harass eight men whose sentences Trump had already commuted. Two Oath Keepers who pleaded guilty and cooperated keep their convictions.
(2026-08-06). 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo – Firma Lodge No. 27 Vallejo, California. indybay.org Retired Buffalo Soldier's and community volunteers built Firma Lodge No. 27 in Vallejo the application is recommended as Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The period of significance, 1917—1974, reflects the era during which the lodge's role was most directly tied to the formation and stabilization of Vallejo's African American community.
(2026-08-06). Santo Domingo 2026 Promises a High-level Finale. radiohc.cu Havana, August 6 (RHC) — The closing ceremony of the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, to be held on August 8, will be conceived as a tribute to the athletes, volunteers and collaborators who made the success of the event possible, it was revealed today. | After an opening ceremony that captivated the audience with a high-caliber production, audiovisual effects, and a celebration of Dominican history and culture, the closing ceremony at the Banreservas Virgilio Travieso Soto Arena will bring 16 days of competition to a close with special recognition for coaches, sports leaders, spo…
(2026-08-06). Hiroshima Day ceremony in Chicago to take on nuclear proliferation. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—August 6 is Hiroshima Day. Eighty-one years ago, on August 6, 1945, the U.S. dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Scholars have debated ever since why the U.S. used the bomb and then dropped a second one on Nagasaki three days later, on August 9, 1945. Was it to bring a quicker end …
(2026-08-06). Big Money Lost To Abdul El-Sayed. Where Will It Go Next? levernews.com 
(2026-08-06). Free Press Plans to Take Carr to Court in Response to Thursday's Unlawful Decision to Eliminate a Vital Limit on Media Consolidation. commondreams.org On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission voted along party lines to eliminate the 39 percent national television-ownership cap, a statute that the agency lacks the legal authority to repeal. Free Press and allies plan to appeal this unlawful decision in court. | Congress enshrined the national ownership cap in federal law; it prohibits a single company from owning TV stations that reach more than 39 percent of the national broadcast audience. The FCC does not have the power to get rid of this limit, but Chairman Brendan Carr decided to move ahead. His motivation is to remove a significant legal hurdl…
(2026-08-06). Italian airport staffer shares experience of speaking authentic Beijing dialect. ecns.cn An Air China staff member in Rome has gone viral among Chinese internet users for speaking fluent Mandarin with an authentic Beijing accent, prompting jokes that travelers must have landed in Beijing rather than Italy.
(2026-08-06). Raymond Jensen suspended from UAW, barred from ever running for office over threat to Will Lehman. wsws.org The sanctions against Jensen, a paid organizer on the UAW International payroll, are a victory for Lehman's campaign and for the working class.
(2026-08-06). XQ-58 Valkyrie Drones With Built-In Landing Gear Are Now In Production. twz.com 
(2026-08-06). Shenzhen's 'one-kilometer' supply chain draws global buyers for AI hardware. ecns.cn Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei electronics market, known as "China's Hardware Silicon Valley," has received an average of nearly 8,000 foreign buyers a day so far this year, according to the Huaqiangbei Subdistrict Office.
(2026-08-06). As rural hospitals disappear, nurses say Medicare for All is only hope. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-08-06). Pezeshkian says contact with Iran's supreme leader remains difficult. geo.tv Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a meeting in Ilam, Iran, June 12, 2025. — Reuters Pezeshkian says he has held productive meetings with Khamenei.Praises supreme leader's kindness and very sound logic.Accuses critics of portraying Khamenei…
(2026-08-06). Comicomment: History must not be overturned. ecns.cn It is reported that the city of Nagasaki plans to complete updates to exhibition panels at the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum during fiscal year 2026, including replacing the term "Nanjing Massacre" with "Nanjing Incident" on a display panel.
(2026-08-06). Manhattan UPS workers sleep in cafeteria, wander streets overnight under split-shift regime. wsws.org UPS has eliminated the Midnight shift at its Manhattan hub, forcing full-time workers onto split shifts with five to six unpaid hours between them—too short for many to travel home and sleep. Workers sleep in the cafeteria, wander the streets and, in some cases, remain cut off from their families, while Teamsters officials reject collective action against the restructuring.
(2026-08-06). "An ICE Murder" : Gabriela Soto Says She Miscarried While Husband Was Detained in Solitary. nationofchange.org 
In the wake of a third ICE death at the Delaney Hall ICE jail in Newark, New Jersey, we speak with Gabriela Soto, whose husband Martín was one of the leaders of the May hunger strike at the immigration jail. Martín was transferred to Elizabeth Detention Center, New Jersey's other ICE facility, during the hunger strike at Delaney. Gabriela is calling for the closure of both facilities. | "At first, I was fighting for my husband, but then I started to meet all of these people who are just innocent, and they are the people that make this country great," says Soto, who blames her recent miscarriage on the stress of h…
(2026-08-06). World-wide prayer for peace. indybay.org Here is my birthday prayer for peace…
(2026-08-06). Technology Expands ICE's Capacity for Abuse. hrw.org Click to expand Image | US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents block protesters as cars exit Delaney Hall, which is being used as an ICE detention center, on May 27, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey. | © 2026 Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images…
(2026-08-06). Hainan's offshore duty-free sales up 17.9% to $3 billion in first 7 months. ecns.cn Offshore duty-free sales in south China's Hainan Province totaled 21.6 billion yuan (about $3 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 17.9% year on year, according to data released by Haikou Customs on Wednesday.
(2026-08-06). India court jails former top editor for 10 years in rape case. geo.tv Tarun Tejpal, former editor-in-chief of India's investigative magazine Tehelka, speaks with the media upon his arrival at the airport on his way to Goa, in New Delhi November 29, 2013. — Reuters An Indian court sentenced former news magazine editor Tarun Tejpal to 10 years in…
(2026-08-06). Over 60 countries, regions and international organizations to participate in 2026 CIFTIS. ecns.cn More than 60 countries, regions and international organizations have confirmed that they will host exhibitions or events at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), while nearly 300 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders are expected to attend, Zhao Qizhou, director of the Beijing International Trade in Services Affairs Center, said on Wednesday.
(2026-08-06). Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal on Ice. projectcensored.org Dina Demetrius An antitrust lawsuit by twelve Democratic states' Attorneys General against the Paramount Skydance—Warner Bros. Discovery merger, valued at $111 billion, promises to be the most high-stakes—and potentially industry-changing—case in generations. Paramount and state AGs struck an agreement on July 24 to bypass the legal wranglings of court injunctions…
(2026-08-06). US workers average 10 paid vacation days a year, and 33 million get none. nationofchange.org 
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(2026-08-06). Shenzhou-21 crew makes first public appearance after record 210-day mission. ecns.cn Shenzhou-21 astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang met the press at the China Astronaut Research and Training Center in Beijing Wednesday, their first public appearance since returning to Earth and completing post-flight quarantine and rehabilitation.
(2026-08-06). Chinese Guzheng artist He Beibei wins Hollywood Independent Music Award. ecns.cn Chinese guzheng performer and composer He Beibei won the New Age/Ambient Music award at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards (HIMA) for her original composition Two Moons.
(2026-08-06). United in HeartÔΩúHow did the century-old Mongolian and Tibetan school become the birthplace of multiple 'firsts'. ecns.cn A century of heritage and dedication continues to thrive. Today, the former site of the Mongolian and Tibetan School has become the country's first Experience Hall for the Community for Chinese Nation, where more stories of ethnic unity continue to unfold.
(2026-08-06). Giant panda Jia Jia celebrates 14th birthday at Shanghai wildlife park. ecns.cn Born on Aug. 5, 2012, Jia Jia is known for her gentle and quiet temperament. Her enclosure was decorated with a "birthday cake", toys and flowers, attracting many panda fans to take photos.
(2026-08-06). Houthis Stage Large-Scale Attack On Saudi-Aligned Forces In Yemen. twz.com 
(2026-08-06). He's Eligible for Up to $480,000 After Being Wrongly Imprisoned for 42 Years. The State Says No. nationofchange.org 
Elvis Brooks' case was an egregious example of a wrongful conviction, civil rights attorneys said. But Louisiana's attorney general maintains that Brooks and other exonerees are guilty — and therefore don't qualify for any money from the state.
(2026-08-06). European Union intensifies its fascist migration policies in wake of Ceuta. wsws.org The refugee tragedy in Ceuta has starkly illustrated how the European Union (EU) is putting the far right's inhumane migration policy into practice and systematically intensifying it.
(2026-08-06). Jet-Powered JDAM Production Is A Go For The U.S. Navy. twz.com 
(2026-08-06). China imposes countermeasures on six U.S. entities. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Wednesday a decision to take countermeasures against six U.S. entities, effective immediately.
(2026-08-06). Ex-Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib's home attacked after joining Hasina media event. geo.tv Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 England against Bangladesh match, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, India, October 10, 2023. — ReutersAttackers hurl bricks and two petrol bombs at house.Upper-floor fire breaks out but no…
(2026-08-06). Last Jan. 6 case dropped, but history's verdict on coup remains. peoplesworld.org 
The final prosecution to come out of Donald Trump's Jan. 6, 2021, attempted coup is officially dead. On Aug. 4, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta reluctantly granted the Trump Justice Department's request to dismiss what remained of the seditious conspiracy case against Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and seven of his followers, closing the last …
(2026-08-06). The first Black woman to lead the CDC will face an uphill battle in restoring trust. nationofchange.org 
Dr. Erica Schwartz will be the first Black woman to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, promising that she will show "radical transparency and unwavering scientific integrity" in the role. But she faces political headwinds and practical challenges as she starts the job. Schwartz, who was confirmed Wednesday by the Senate to run …
(2026-08-06). Sanders Introduces Bill to Guarantee Paid Vacation for U.S. Workers. commondreams.org Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), today reintroduced the Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act — legislation that would guarantee at least two weeks of paid vacation to every full-time worker in America.Joining Sanders as cosponsors are Sens. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.). Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) introduced companion legislation along with 86 members of the House of Representatives."It is beyond unacceptable that in the year 2026, the United States remains the…
(2026-08-06). Putin takes revenge, unleashes Iskander fury as Ukraine faces another devastating night of war. hindustantimes.com Russia and Ukraine exchanged another wave of long-range strikes overnight, with Moscow launching missiles and drones across multiple Ukrainian regions while Kyiv continued drone attacks deep inside Russian territory. The latest escalation comes amid renewed diplomatic efforts to revive peace talks, even as fighting intensifies on the battlefield.
(2026-08-06). The Falaj 3 May Be The World's Most Heavily Armed Patrol Boat. twz.com 
Photos of the United Arab Emirates' Falaj 3 class patrol boat are a reminder that a vessel doesn't need to be a corvette or even a frigate to be armed like one. At a little over 200 feet long, the Falaj 3 is officially designated an offshore patrol vessel (OPV), but it boasts a weapons suite that would be impressive on a missile corvette and, in some respects, even a light frigate. In fact, at around 670 tons full load displacement, and a crew of just 39, it may be one of the most heavily armed warships anywhere in the world for its size. | A Falaj 3 offshore patrol vessel underway. Edge Group | OPVs are gene…
(2026-08-06). Highest-altitude Yellow River hydropower station sets record. ecns.cn The Maerdang Hydropower Station posted a record-high monthly power generation, according to China Energy Investment Corporation Qinghai Branch on Wednesday.
(2026-08-06). China shares cervical cancer prevention expertise with developing countries. ecns.cn A training program on cervical cancer prevention and control for developing countries was held in Shanghai on Wednesday, bringing together more than 30 healthcare professionals from Asia, Africa and Latin America.
(2026-08-06). China announces countermeasures against six U.S. entities. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday announced a decision to take countermeasures against six U.S. entities.
(2026-08-06). "If a Woman Commanded Fire" : Talking Historical Stoves and Affordable Energy with Joyce Chaplin. publicbooks.org "The idea that better indoor heating could be invented that would make an entire room warm was really astonishing."
(2026-08-06). Socialism instead of war! — Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei approved for Berlin state elections. wsws.org With the SGP on the ballot, there is a party that openly opposes the war policy of all the establishment parties and fights for a socialist perspective that places the needs of the population above the profits of the super-rich.
(2026-08-06). DOJ lies against Olympian and Reflecting Pool victims backfires big time. indybay.org The convicted felon President Donald J. Trump's myrmidon, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
(2026-08-06). India's Modi turns to Instagram to woo young voters after Gen Z protest. geo.tv India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the ceremonial recption of Angola's President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco at the Rashtrapati Bhavan presidential palace in New Delhi, India. — Reuters
(2026-08-06). How China could storm Taiwan in minutes: New 1-minute PLA video feels uncomfortably real. hindustantimes.com China has released new footage showcasing large-scale amphibious assault drills, with the PLA demonstrating coordinated beach landing and island-seizure operations amid rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait. The video comes as both Beijing and Taipei ramp up military preparedness, fueling concerns over stability in the Indo-Pacific.
(2026-08-06). Trump helicopter under investigation after reported near miss with passenger jet. geo.tv Marine One, with US President Donald Trump on board, and the support US Marines' helicopter depart Camp David in Maryland, on July 31, 2026, following a Cabinet meeting. — AFPUS authorities investigating reported near miss involving Marine One.NYT report says incident occurred…
(2026-08-06). World Tennis Masters MT400 kicks off in Hohhot. ecns.cn The 2026 World Tennis Masters MT400 opened Wednesday in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, drawing nearly 1,000 tennis enthusiasts from Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas.
(2026-08-06). Monday 8/10: Community Potluck addressing nuclear arms, featuring the Ellsbergs, on video and live. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists | 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 | Wheelchair access around the corner on Bonita Street…
(2026-08-06). Bard College workers authorize strike as contract talks stall. peoplesworld.org 
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.—About 110 service and maintenance workers at Bard College voted overwhelmingly in early July to authorize a strike, as contract negotiations reached an impasse following the expiration of their contract at the beginning of the month. The workers, members of SEIU Local 200United representing building maintenance, groundskeeping and environmental services staff, have been bargaining …
(2026-08-06). Taiwan launches massive Han Kuang war games. wsws.org Plans for war are ultimately based in Washington, which is seeking to goad Beijing into a conflict with the aid of sections of the Taiwanese ruling class.
(2026-08-06). Hungary's Parliament Adds Safeguards to Asset Recovery Office. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Lawmakers vote in the chamber of the Hungarian National Assembly on legislation related to establishing the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office in Budapest, Hungary, July 28, 2026. | © 2026 Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2026-08-06). Canada's Liberal government prevails on CUPE to short-circuit militant strike of 4,400 WestJet flight attendants. wsws.org Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu has boasted that the federal Liberal government played a leading role in bringing a quick end to the WestJet flight attendants' strike. It did so using scarcely veiled threats that the government would otherwise illegalize the strike and impose binding arbitration.
(2026-08-06). Democracy Now! 2026-08-06 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 06, 2026; "Fire Climate": Hot, Dry, Windy Days Are Becoming Common, Making Wildfires Harder to Control; Amid Growing Fears of Rogue AI, Expert Urges Governments to "Bring This to a Grinding Halt"; "Struggle for Dignity": At Least 40 Killed in Mass Protests in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir | Headlines for August 06, 2026; "Fire Climate": Hot, Dry, Windy Days Are Becoming Common, Making Wildfires Harder to Control; Amid Growing Fears of Rogue AI, Expert Urges Governments to "Bring This to a Grinding Halt"; "Struggle for DignityR…
(2026-08-06). China's gold investment demand rises as jewelry buying weakens. ecns.cn China's gold consumption edged up 1.23% year on year in the first half of 2026, as strong demand for investment products offset a sharp decline in jewelry purchases, according to the China Gold Association.
(2026-08-06). Australian military think tank strategises building "social licence" for war. wsws.org The ASPI defence conference was part of a campaign to prepare the ground for conscription in Australia—to solve the ruling class's "workforce" crisis by compelling a generation of workers and youth into war.
(2026-08-06). Canton Fair signs cooperation agreements with global partners in Guangzhou. ecns.cn To date, the Canton Fair has established cooperation with 231 overseas institutions from 110 countries and regions.
(2026-08-06). 5th Anniversary of the establishment of UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. indybay.org United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent addresses challenges of the scourges of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and all their contemporary forms and manifestations confronted by people of African descent and that impede the full and effective realization and enjoyment of all their human rights and fundamental freedoms.
(2026-08-06). Beijing designated as World Capital of Architecture 2029. ecns.cn UNESCO announced on Wednesday that Beijing has been designated as the UNESCO—UIA (International Union of Architects) World Capital of Architecture 2029.
(2026-08-06). Attacks on Dr. Fauci signal MAGA's desperation. peoplesworld.org 
MAGA seems to be growing more fearful that it is on track to lose the midterm elections and is taking steps almost daily to try to avoid defeat. The Senate Homeland Security Committee shamelessly voted along party lines Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci, a hero who many believe saved millions of lives during the …
(2026-08-06). China In Photos: Chinese archaeologists uncover 2,300-year-old grain wine, decoding its formula and brewing method. ecns.cn Chinese archaeologists have uncovered 2,300-year-old grain wine residues from a cemetery of people from Qin State during the Warring States Period (475BC-221BC) — roughly the time of Aristotle — in Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, revealing the ancient wine's ingredients and brewing methods through multidisciplinary analysis. | The archaeologists recovered 3,740 milliliters of ancient liquid remains from a Qin-style bronze garlic-head-shaped pot. The bronze vessel's double-layer sealing method, textiles inside and muddy outside, preserved the over 2,000-year-old wine with minimal evapo…
(2026-08-06). One person killed as Sri Lankan military and police suppress prison protest. wsws.org The violent operation against unarmed inmates at Mahara Prison follows the massacre of prisoners at Negombo Prison last month.
(2026-08-06). A Gnarly Situation: High-Elevation Discovery Raises New Questions About Which California Trees Will Survive Climate Change. nationofchange.org 
Birds may have been burying Jeffrey pine seeds up high for thousands of years. But now that they're sprouting, this new species of subalpine tree may change the playing field.
(2026-08-06). DeepSeek plans steep price hike for API services. ecns.cn Chinese AI company DeepSeek said in a notice to users Thursday that it plans a significant price increase for its application programming interface (API) services, but did not disclose the size of the increase or when it would take effect.
(2026-08-06). How new SNAP restrictions could hit Greater Pittsburgh's food access and economy. nationofchange.org 
Nearly 14,000 people in one Pittsburgh-area county could lose a benefit that's long been considered one of the country's most effective anti-poverty tools.
(2026-08-06). Professors sue Texas System over limits on teaching race, gender. peoplesworld.org 
Four professors and a national faculty group asked a federal judge Monday to block the Texas A&M University System's restrictions on teaching about race, gender and sexuality and to reinstate courses canceled under the policy. The university system bars professors from "advocating" race or gender ideology or topics related to sexual orientation or gender identity. …
(2026-08-06). New National Policy Agenda Offers Blueprint for Shifting and Keeping People Power. commondreams.org Today, Dēmos is releasing its 2026 Policy Agenda,
(2026-08-06). Brazil Vs Argentina: Lula slams door on ambassadors as Milei cries 'unilateral' downgrade. hindustantimes.com Brazil and Argentina face a new diplomatic crisis as tensions rise between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Argentina's Javier Milei administration. Lula announced he will stop receiving foreign ambassadors before Brazil's 2026 presidential election to avoid accusations of electoral interference. Argentina criticized Brazil's decision to downgrade diplomatic relations and withdraw ambassadors, calling it unilateral. The dispute highlights growing political divisions, election concerns, and strained ties between South America's two largest economies. Watch the latest updates on Brazil-Argentina relations, L…
(2026-08-06). 10-time WWE icon Brock Lesnar announces retirement from professional wrestling. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Brock Lesnar has announced his retirement from professional wrestling, bringing the curtain down on one of the sport's most successful careers. The former WWE Champion revealed the news during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, saying that his match at SummerSlam was the last of his in-ring career. | The 49-year-old said he had thought about retiring earlier this year after his WrestleMania match against Oba Femi, which pushed him to his limits. Lesnar admitted he felt that his wrestling career had ended after that bout, but he decided to return for one final match inside Hell in a Cell in Minn…
(2026-08-06). China's northernmost high-speed railway begins trial operations. ecns.cn Trial operations for the Harbin-Yichun high-speed railway began on Thursday when a train departed Harbin Station in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province at 7: 40 a.m. and arrived at Yichun West Station 2 hours and 2 minutes later.
(2026-08-06). Chinese medical team provides free health services in Guyana. ecns.cn The 21st Chinese medical team sent to Guyana recently offered free consultations to more than 100 Chinese employees working on Belt and Road projects.
(2026-08-06). China launches first national security probe into imported printing and copying equipment. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) announced on Wednesday that it had launched a national security investigation into imported office equipment with printing and copying functions that uses foreign system software, marking the country's first national security investigation in the field of foreign trade.
(2026-08-06). Australia To Become First Foreign Operator Of AIM-260 Air-To-Air Missile. twz.com 
(2026-08-06). Congress Must Strengthen Farm Bill to Fight Unfolding Hunger Crisis. commondreams.org A child hunger crisis is unfolding in plain sight: it's very likely that more than 1.5 million children nationwide have lost food assistance in the wake of unprecedented SNAP cuts in last year's Republican reconciliation law. While the farm bill considered by the Senate Agriculture Committee today would take a step in the right direction in addressing some of the fallout from the SNAP cuts enacted last year, it doesn't do enough for people losing the help they need to afford groceries, and it makes even deeper future cuts to SNAP. Protecting families in the short term shouldn't take food off families' plates i…
(2026-08-06). Chinese students take over kitchen during summer holiday. ecns.cn Across China this summer, primary and secondary school students have taken over the kitchen, preparing meals for their parents after work in a heartwarming family routine.
(2026-08-06). China tightens export controls on dual-use drone items to U.S. ecns.cn China will implemented stricter export controls on dual-use drone-related items destined for the United States to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill its international non-proliferation obligations, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday.
(2026-08-06). Second ship sinks in Houthis vs Saudi 'war': MBS powerless against Yemeni rivals? | Red Sea, Hormuz. hindustantimes.com
(2026-08-06). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). Applying the Lessons of Ireland to Iran. juancole.com
(2026-08-06). Here Comes Hurricane Trump. levernews.com
(2026-08-06). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). West Bank: Israel Delaying Palestinian Ambulances Risks Lives. juancole.com
(2026-08-06). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). Lula considera irresponsable revocación de visa a embajadora en EEUU. radiohc.cu El presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva este miércoles calificó de irresponsable la decisión de Estados Unidos de revocar el visado de la embajadora brasileña en Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti. | El primer mandatario afirmó que la medida representa un gesto inadecuado entre dos países con una relación diplomática de más de 200 años, en un contexto de creciente tensión bilateral entre Brasilia y Washington. | "Él (Donald Trump) retiró el visado de nuestra embajadora. Me pareció una actitud irresponsable, impensada para los dos países, que tienen una relación diplomática de 200 años", declaró Lula en una en…
(2026-08-06). El Cid of the Left? Abdul El Sayed, Victor in Michigan Primary, Faces Racism over his Name. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Hafiz Rasheed at Vice President J.D. Vance said, "We don't want the next administration, whoever, you know, God forbid you're going to have President El-Sayed in three years." | The National Republican Senatorial Committee pledged to defeat him and referred to him by his full n…
(2026-08-06). La Polar Stadium is About to Host International Matches. radiohc.cu Havana, August 6 (RHC) — With its sights set on the upcoming Concacaf Nations League, Havana's La Polar stadium is undergoing its most intense days of transformation. | The facility is in the final stages of its renovation, with progress placing it on the verge of obtaining the coveted certification for top-level international matches. | The heart of the project, the new synthetic turf, is already laid across the surface, with 90 percent of the work completed. | In the coming days, specialists will focus on the process of gluing the seams and the subsequent infilling with rubber granules, key phases to ensur…