(2026-08-24). Israel accused of using kites as pretext to justify escalating Gaza attacks. aljazeera.com Israel has threatened Palestinian groups against launching 'kites, drones, and balloons' from the war-torn enclave.
(2026-08-24). Activists occupy UK aircraft parts factory over Israel links. aljazeera.com Pro-Palestine activists from the 'People Against Genocide' group occupied a Martin-Baker factory in the UK.
(2026-08-24). Israel's Global Counter-Offensive Has Begun. popularresistance.org Colombia's decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights marks a dangerous turning point. | By becoming only the second country in the world — after the United States — to endorse Israel's illegal annexation of Syrian territory, Bogotá has signaled a complete reversal of Gustavo Petro's foreign policy under new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella. | However, Colombia is not an isolated case. It reflects a broader, highly aggressive campaign by Israel to systematically dismantle and reverse hard-won pro-Palestine and pro-Arab positions worldwide.
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Iran threatens 45 tankers with fines, confiscation in Hormuz escalation. geo.tv Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz. — ReutersIran says blacklisted tankers broke rules for crossing Hormuz.Some of named ships owned by UAE's Adnoc, Saudi Arabia's Bahri.Warning issued within days of US sanctions threat on Iran. Iran said it had blacklisted 45…
(2026-08-24). Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz. al-monitor.com Aug 22 (Reuters) – Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad through various channels, Iran's state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday.IRNA said obtaining special permission for Iraqi tankers was one of Baghdad's main requests during Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf's visit to Iraq.
(2026-08-24). Oman foreign minister to visit Tehran on Tuesday, Iranian foreign ministry says. al-monitor.com DUBAI, Aug 24 (Reuters) – Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi will visit Tehran on Tuesday to continue talks between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday.On Sunday, Baghaei said the army chief of Pakistan, which has mediated between the United States and Iran, will visit Tehran on Monday. (Reporting by Elwely Elwelly and Ahmed Tolba; Editing by Michael Georgy and Christian Schmollinger)…
(2026-08-24). China vows to 'protect legitimate rights' amid US sanctions threats over Iran trade. tribune.com.pk 
China warned Monday that sanctions and pressure tactics do not resolve disputes, vowing to take necessary steps to safeguard its interests as the US prepares a sweeping package of economic penalties targeting Iran and its trading partners. | Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters in Beijing that sanctions and pressure tactics "lead to escalation," stressing that "escalation serves no one's interests." | "China calls on parties to act rationally and with restraint and avoid taking any measures that may further escalate tensions or deal a blow to global economic growth and financial stability…
(2026-08-24). The confession in the escalation: If Iran Is beaten and Hormuz is ours, why the 'unprecedented' sanctions? strategic-culture.su In my previous piece — The Walls Have Doors Now — I argued that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's promised "measures like have never been seen in the history of the economic isolation of a country" would push against an open frontier: an Iran with land bridges to Pakistan, military and intelligence lifelines to Russia and China, and, most consequentially, an oil trade that has walked out of the dollar entirely, settling in Chinese yuan through China's CIPS clearing network beyond the reach of U.S. financial plumbing.
(2026-08-24). Iran condemns US plans to announce new sanctions. al-monitor.com By Menna Alaa El-Din and Kanishka SinghCAIRO/WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) – Iran on Saturday denounced U.S. plans to announce new sanctions that could put further strain on the Islamic Republic's economy and have an impact on its most important trading partners including China.After nearly six months of war since the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran on February 28, the sides are not firing at each other but also showing no sign of pursuing peace talks.
(2026-08-24). Iran says army chief to visit Tehran on Monday. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir will visit Tehran on Monday to continue efforts to bring peace and security to the region, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Sunday, according to a statement by the ministry.Pakistan has taken on a mediator role in negotiations between Iran and the U.S. aimed at ending the war which began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran in February.Two Pakistani government sources confirmed Munir's visit to Reuters. The first source said that Iran and Pakistan were in direct contact.
(2026-08-24). Israel's Silence Is Not the End of the War. unitedworldint.com By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran, Iran Following the full-scale confrontation between Iran and Israel, the relative silence from Tel Aviv toward Tehran has become one of the most significant ambiguities in regional equations. Even during the military clashes between Iran and the United States in July—which occurred in the wake of the "Forty-Day War"—the Israeli …
(2026-08-24). Oil falls as US prepares to unveil new Iran sanctions. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices slipped more than $1 a barrel on Monday as investors took profits ahead of an expected announcement from Washington about imposing more sanctions on Iran that may further disrupt supplies from the Middle East. | Brent crude futures fell $1.23, or 1.3%, to $93.16 by 0829 PKT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $85.7 a barrel, down $1.36, or 1.6%. | Both contracts posted their second weekly gains last week, up more than 5%, as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran hit a stalemate, capping oil shipments through the Strait of ‚Å Horm…
(2026-08-24). Macron hosts Saudi crown prince for visit ranging from esports to Mideast. al-monitor.com French President Emmanuel Macron Sunday welcomed Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman for a two-day visit, hosting him at the Esports World Cup before a second day focused on bilateral deals and the situation in the Middle East. | A French presidential official said several agreements, on health, transport and energy, will be signed on Monday alongside talks likely to focus on Iran.
(2026-08-24). Iran will use all 'bilateral capabilities' to confront US economic sanctions: Baghaei. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Minister Esmaeil Baghaei said in a press conference on Monday that Iran will use all its bilateral capabilities to confront US economic sanctions. | He said that Iran has issued warnings regarding cooperation with the US on its economic pressure on Tehran. | Speaking about the visit of the Omani foreign minister, he said it was not linked to the visit of the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, to Tehran, which is reported to take place on Monday. | Munir departed for Tehran earlier today to promote regional peace. | Baghaei said on Monday that repeated US…
(2026-08-24). Analysis-Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins. al-monitor.com By Humeyra Pamuk, Andrea Shalal and Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) – 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.
(2026-08-24). CDF Munir, Naqvi meet Iranian interior minister upon arrival in Tehran. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Iranian Interior Minister Iskandar Momeni after arriving in Iran on Monday. | Earlier, the military's media wing announced CDF Munir and Naqvi's departure for Tehran, as part of Pakistan's efforts to promote regional peace and stability, | According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), CDF Munir's visit will focus on "promoting efforts towards peaceful, lasting and comprehensive resolution" of the conflict in the Middle East. | Speaking to reporters…
(2026-08-24). Israel Using White Phosphorus Munitions Increasingly Often in Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com in recent weeks, the Israeli military is using a growing number of incendiary munitions in its attacks on southern Lebanon, including the use of white phosphorus in and around populated areas, which is potentially in violation of international law. Israel has been confirmed to be using white phosphorus in southern Lebanon since the invasion began …
(2026-08-24). Democracy Now! 2026-08-24 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 24, 2026; "Most Stupid Trade Fight in History": U.S. & Canadian Workers Stand to Lose in Trump's New Tariff War; Montreal Considers Cutting Ties to Israel as Outrage Grows in Canada over Israeli Impunity: Avi Lewis; "Unbought & Unbossed": Angie Nixon on Winning Democratic Senate Race in Florida, DSA Membership & More; In Defeat for AIPAC, Aisha Wahab Wins House Seat, Becoming First Afghan American in Congress | Headlines for August 24, 2026; "Most Stupid Trade Fight in History": U.S. & Canadian Workers Stand to Lose in Trump's New Tariff War; Mont…
(2026-08-24). Barcelona arrasa al Elche 0-5 en su estreno en la Liga. cubadebate.cu El Baràßa, actual campeón liguero, se puso de largo de la mejor manera posible goleando con solvencia en Elche gracias a los dobletes de Raphinha y Fermín y un tanto del debutante Adeyemi. El nuevo proyecto de Hansi Flick, que buscará el hat-trick liguero desde su llegada, empezó con cuatro campeones del mundo en un once… sin un 9 claro.
(2026-08-24). Ministra de Educación evalúa en Granma aseguramientos para inicio del curso escolar 2026-2027. cubadebate.cu La ministra de Educación, Naima Trujillo, realizó una visita de trabajo a la provincia de Granma con el propósito de evaluar las condiciones y los aseguramientos previstos para el inicio del nuevo curso escolar. Se revisaron aspectos relacionados con la preparación de los centros educativos, la disponibilidad de recursos y las principales acciones organizativas.
(2026-08-24). Bad Bunny cierra su gira mundial en casa: "Puerto Rico, gracias. Soy de ustedes por siempre" cubadebate.cu Hace tiempo que la imponencia del astro urbano Bad Bunny en los escenarios no se limita a sus canciones y a un montaje de alto nivel. A Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio le gusta evolucionar. "Mi éxito y el de todos los artistas que salen de esta isla, que somos muchos, es por ustedes. øQué quiero decirles con eso? Que a este pueblo lo salvan ustedes. Nos salvamos nosotros, me incluyo".
(2026-08-24). Descubren en Irán nuevo yacimiento con 7,5 billones de pies cúbicos de gas. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Petróleo de Irán anunció el descubrimiento de un nuevo yacimiento con 7.5 billones de pies cúbicos de gas en el sur de la provincia de Fars. El hallazgo fortalece la riqueza energética de Irán, con las segundas mayores reservas de gas natural del mundo (33.6 billones de metros cúbicos) y las terceras de petróleo (unos 200.000 millones de barriles).
(2026-08-24). Occidente encarado hacia la guerra mundial. cubadebate.cu A medida que Occidente se prepara para una guerra perpetua con la promesa de traer una paz, se sacrificarán las normas que legitimaban a la potencia hegemónica. La libertad de expresión, la libertad de navegación, las normas del sistema financiero internacional, el comercio y otras normas que garantizaban un mundo abierto y conectado están siendo arrasadas.
(2026-08-24). Los hijos múltiples de la pediatra Niurka. cubadebate.cu Con más de tres décadas dedicadas a la Pediatría, la doctora Niurka Agramonte Valle ha convertido su profesión en un ejercicio permanente de entrega a la infancia, tanto en Cuba como en Venezuela y Mozambique.
(2026-08-24). Leyanis Pérez conquista la plata en el triple salto de la Liga de Diamante 2026. cubadebate.cu La pinareña Leyanis Pérez logró el segundo lugar de la parada de Silesia, Polonia, de la Liga Mundial 2026. Fue superada por la senegalesa Sally Sarr.
(2026-08-24). øCómo construyó Fernando Cerimedo un puente entre Miami y el poder político de Washington? cubadebate.cu La investigación aporta nuevos datos sobre el argentino Fernando Cerimedo, estratega de la ultraderecha en América Latina acusado de intento de asesinado de su ex pareja en Bolivia. No solo tiene contactos en Estados Unidos, como ha dicho la prensa, sino que su modelo de intervención política latinoamericana encontró en Miami una plataforma estable y en el consultor Damián Merlo un mecanismo profesionalizado de entrada al poder de Washington.
(2026-08-24). El 19 % de Cerimedo: la operación del golpe electoral en Honduras. cubadebate.cu Honduras sería el epicentro de toda la estrategia de destrucción de los proyectos populares en América Latina, incluyendo a Venezuela y la actual asfixia contra Cuba. Sin embargo, parece que el premio mayor es la patria de Morelos, Zapata y Villa, en lo que a todas luces es una nueva forma de guerra del imperialismo en la región.
(2026-08-24). Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill two people, including 4-year-old boy, medics say. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-MughrabiCAIRO, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Two Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday killed at least two people, including a four-year-old boy, and wounded seven others, Palestinian health officials said, as Israel warned it would intensify strikes after what it said were launches of balloons, drones and kites from Gaza toward Israel.One of the strikes hit a building in Zawayda town in the centre of the enclave and followed a warning by the Israeli army for the owners of the property to leave the area, residents said.
(2026-08-24). Israeli Security Chief Ben Gvir's Murder Spree against Palestinian Civilians- "30 to 40 Every Night" nationofchange.org 
In a podcast interview with former hostage Ron Braslavski, Ben-Gvir said targeted assassinations should be carried out in Gaza, taking down 30 to 40 every night.
(2026-08-24). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Colombia: Armed Groups Expand Child Recruitment. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A 17-year-old boy recruited by the 33rd Front of the EMBF, a dissident group of the demobilized FARC, operating in Colombia's Catatumbo region near the Venezuelan border. | © 2026 Federico Ríos Escobar | Child recruitment by armed groups has risen sharply in Colombia in recent years; exploiting poverty, social exclusion, and lack of education to lure children with promises of money, power, and prestige, and increasingly using social media to do so.Colombia has established a range of policies and strategies to prevent child recruitment, and protect and rescue children, but some of t…
(2026-08-24). Israel's Genocidal Government Is Dissolving. Its Legacy Is Here To Stay. portside.org Israel's Genocidal Government Is Dissolving. Its Legacy Is Here To Stay |
(2026-08-24). Saturday 9/19: A Night of Music with the Georges Lammam Ensemble. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-08-24). US vows as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports. al-monitor.com By Yasmine Ghania and Kanishka SinghCAIRO/WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) – The U.S. threatened Iran with what it called "the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled" as it prepared to roll out economic sanctions on Monday that target Iran's trade partners.Iran in turn vowed to shut down all oil exports from the Gulf "if the economic war continues."
(2026-08-24). CDF Munir heads to Tehran today as Iran threatens to halt Gulf oil trade over US sanctions. geo.tv CDF Asim Munir meets with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran. —ISPR/FileAdversaries engaged in war of words over new US sanctions.US Treasury secretary to target Iran's trading partners.Senior Iranian official says "not a drop" of oil will flow.Chief of Defence Forces …
(2026-08-24). Kazakhstan's newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary election. aljazeera.com The victory of Adilet, founded earlier this year, is likely to consolidate the power of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
(2026-08-24). Top anti-graft body vows more concrete measures. ecns.cn China's top anti-graft body has vowed to advance discipline inspection and supervision work with higher standards and more concrete measures in the second half of 2026, focusing on strengthening political oversight, combating grassroots corruption and enhancing coordination among supervisory bodies.
(2026-08-24). Pentagon Spokesperson Admits There's a Secret Blacklist of Journalists. theintercept.com 
U.S. Central Command maintains a secret directory of journalists who have been blacklisted by the press office, according to an official with CENTCOM public affairs. The disclosure comes amid a
(2026-08-24). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-08-24). DUSU Election 2026 Schedule Published. ummid.com The Delhi University (DU) has issued the notification and published the complete schedule of the high stake Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) Elections 2026.
(2026-08-24). China achieves mass production of advanced specialty steel across multiple sectors. ecns.cn China has successfully achieved the independent mass production of various high-end specialty steels, securing domestic supply chains across marine, aerospace, and electronics sectors.
(2026-08-24). Fils claims first ATP Masters title in Cincinnati. tribune.com.pk 
Arthur Fils surged past Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati on Sunday. | The 22-year-old bagged his biggest career title and, with the US Open starting in one week, he is projected to jump from 21st in the world rankings to a career-high 11th. | Fils was on his phone to his parents only seconds after securing the victory, calling his father back home after becoming the first French player to win a Masters 1000 since Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Toronto in 2014. | "That was my dad on the phone, now I need to call my mom," the delighted winner said at the trophy ceremony,…
(2026-08-24). Al-Nassr devastate Al-Riyadh as Ronaldo, Al-Amri, Felix, Gabriel shine. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saudi FC Friday August 21, 2026 defeated Al-Riyadh SC in the second match of the Saudi Pro League 2026-2027 (SPL 26/27) season played at Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Stadium in Saudi Capital Riyadh.
(2026-08-24). India used pellets, grenades on Gen Z protests: What Amnesty report reveals. aljazeera.com Security forces used tear gas, pellet guns and electric shock devices against student protesters, Amnesty inquiry found.
(2026-08-24). Mercedes no longer have the fastest car in F1, says leader Antonelli. aljazeera.com McLaren's reigning champion Lando Norris celebrates his second win in a row from pole position at Zandvoort.
(2026-08-24). New World Coming: The Living History of Black Radicalism Dr. Barbara Ransby. wibailoutpeople.org 
James Counts Early is joined by Barbara Ransby, historian, writer, activist in the Movement for Black Lives, and author of important texts like Making All Black Lives Matter: Reimagining Freedom in the Twenty-First Century (2018) and Eslanda: The Large and Unconventional Life of Mrs. Paul Robeson (2013). In this conversation, they discuss the important legacy …
(2026-08-24). Seville, Jefferson-Wooden roar to 100m wins at Silesia Diamond League. aljazeera.com Brazil's Alison Dos Santos beats world record holder Karsten Warholm in a thrilling 400m hurdles final at the meet.
(2026-08-24). US military says strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills two. aljazeera.com US Southern Command says Sunday's strike targeted vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes.
(2026-08-24). Beijing E-Town to host Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in April. ecns.cn The 2027 Beijing E-Town Humanoid Robot Half Marathon will be held on April 18, 2027, with global recruitment for participating teams now underway, organizers announced at the closing ceremony of the 2026 World Robot Conference.
(2026-08-24). Burnham's 'Climate Tsar' Has Racked Up 250,000 Air Miles on Taxpayer-Funded Flights. wattsupwiththat.com In a New Statesman interview in 2021, she admitted that "the carbon footprint wrapped up in my social and professional identity is a source of deep discomfort".
(2026-08-24). Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Merit List Today – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing on its official website 'medicalug2026.mahacet.org' today i.e. Tuesday August 18, 2026 NEET UG 2026 Provisional Merit List of candidates who have registered for Admission in First Year Health Science Courses including MBBS and BDS.
(2026-08-24). Germany hits 128 GW Peak of Solar Energy 6 Months Early, 20% of Grid. juancole.com By Edgar Meza | — | ( More than 6 million solar power systems are now installed in Germany, according to an analysis by BSW Solar. Despite…
(2026-08-24). PML-N wins six reserved seats, set to form AJK govt. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) won six of the eight reserved seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly on Monday, taking its total strength in the 53-member house to 32. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won the remaining two seats. | The PML-N previously had 25 members in the assembly. With the addition of its reserved-seat members and the support of the Awam Dast-e-Bazu, the party now has the numbers to form the next government in the region. | Polling was held for five seats reserved for women and one each for technocrats and ulema and religious scholars. | PML-N candidate Barr…
(2026-08-24). His Research on Pregnant Opioid Users Was Widely Celebrated. Auditors and Experts Found Major Flaws. nationofchange.org 
ProPublica found that auditors and outside experts identified major flaws in Dr. Craig Towers's naltrexone study, after addiction specialists began questioning results that looked too good to be true.
(2026-08-24). Foreign minister visits Libya and Egypt; reactions to Israel's attack on Syria; debate over the "framework law" continues. unitedworldint.com Despite the August heat, Türkiye had a busy agenda last week. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited Libya and Egypt. Israel's attacks on Syria were another widely discussed topic. And the debate over the "framework law" related to the disarmament of the PKK terrorist organization continued. Foreign Minister visits Libya and Egypt Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan …
(2026-08-24). Makkah Quran Competition 2026 Male/Female Winners Announced – Full List. ummid.com Saudi National, Abdulrahman bin Mukhtar bin Ahmed Muhammad, and Jumana Shraitiyah (Jumanah Sharaityah) of Algeria have respectively won the Top Prize at the 46th Edition of the King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition or 2026 Makkah Quran Competition for Memorization, Recital and Explanation held at the Grand Mosque for males and females.
(2026-08-24). China delivers new deep-water offshore engineering vessel. ecns.cn China's domestically developed new-generation deep-water multi-functional offshore engineering vessel "Hai Yang Shi You 292" (Ocean Oil 292) was officially named and delivered in Qidong, Jiangsu Province, on Friday.
(2026-08-24). Sunday 9/6: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-08-24). The physical activity paradox: not all forms of exercise lower your dementia risk — this type raises it. nationofchange.org 
Pooling 74 studies of more than 4.2 million people in 30 countries, researchers found leisure exercise cut dementia risk while active commuting was linked to a 10 percent higher risk.
(2026-08-24). Could U.S. Refiners Trigger a Global Fuel Crisis by Running Too Hard? moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. refiners are facing an unprecedented test as they operate near maximum capacity to capitalise on extraordinary profits created by the Iran war, but the strategy carries a growing risk: the harder refineries are pushed, the greater the possibility of equipment failures and unplanned shutdowns that could deepen an already severe global fuel shortage. The …
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). MCC NEET UG Round 1 Result 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) is releasing on its official website 'mcc.nic.in' Seat Allotment Result 2026 of MCC NEET UG 2026 (MBBS / BDS) Round 1 Counselling today i.e. August 19, 2026.
(2026-08-24). California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail – Freedom Friday – 2026 National Park Week. indybay.org Freedom Friday, part of 2026 National Parks Week, we announce our efforts to advance the establishment of an official National Parks Trail recognizing the Buffalo Soldiers stewardship of public lands apart of California's working landscape. This campaign positions the Trail to become a formally designated national heritage route within the National Park System.
(2026-08-24). Boots Riley Speaks In Solidarity With Crockett 10 & ILWU C & H Workers Struggle At Court. indybay.org Film maker, musician and activist Boots Riley spoke in solidarity with the Crockett 10 who have been attacked and charged by Contra Costa county police at the C & H sugar refinery which was being struck by ILWU Local 6 and ILWU Local 10. | The defendants and union and community supporters rallied at the court house at the hearings and Boots Riley spoke in the afternoon.
(2026-08-24). WHYY's Jennifer Lynn to step down from Morning Edition role. whyy.org After a quarter century at WHYY, Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn has decided to step away from the position to pursue new opportunities — and, perhaps, sleep in later. | Jennifer became WHYY's full-time Morning Edition host in 2014 and has anchored the station's flagship morning-drive slot with a steady, trusted voice. | As a teenager growing up in Delaware, she began practicing for a career in broadcasting by recording herself reading the News Journal. | In college, Jennifer fell in love with NPR, but spent the first chapter of her career in commercial radio. | By 2001, she got her foot in the door at W…
(2026-08-24). Xi congratulates Alamgir on assuming Bangladeshi presidency. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday extended congratulations to Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on assuming the office as president of Bangladesh.
(2026-08-24). Canada-US Trade Talks Collapse As Ottawa Walks Away. popularresistance.org The US has imposed a 50 percent tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, after last-minute trade talks between Washington and Ottawa fell apart late on 21 August. | The two sides had been close to a deal earlier this week, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney congratulating negotiators on making "significant progress" in the trade talks. | According to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, the US was offering Canada the "best treatment" of any major US trading partner. | However, the talks fell apart Friday evening when Carney sent a last-minute email rejecting the deal.
(2026-08-24). 30 killed as landfill collapses onto homes in Guinea capital following heavy rains. geo.tv Residents and rescue workers use an excavator to search for bodies after a landslide struck the Dar-es-Salaam dumpsite in Conakry, Guinea, on Sunday, August 23, 2026.— ReutersDisaster struck around 2am local time following heavy rains.Six others suffered serious injuries in Bbessia…
(2026-08-24). The story of Born to be Alive continues: protecting the Tibetan antelopes'journey home. ecns.cn During the annual migration of Tibetan antelopes, instructor Cairen Naobu of the Wudaoliang Police Station and his colleagues conduct continuous monitoring, manage traffic and reduce noise to ensure the animals can safely cross their migration corridors.
(2026-08-24). Sunday Science: Bigger, Hotter Fires Are Slowly Erasing America's Great Forests. portside.org Sunday Science: Bigger, Hotter Fires Are Slowly Erasing America's Great Forests |
(2026-08-24). The Strategic Entrapment of Türkiye. unitedworldint.com By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli In recent months, pressure on Türkiye as a major global player has intensified. The United States is the big source of this pressure. Our Western allies are fully aware that Türkiye has become too powerful and independent to be controlled. It is precisely for this reason that machinations are being woven …
(2026-08-24). 'Katrina 2.0': Residents of Gary, Indiana fight to survive without power for 12 days (and counting). therealnews.com 
After a deadly "derecho" storm and flash floods slammed the midwest in early August, downing trees and power lines, tens of thousands of residents in and around Gary, Indiana have been surviving without power for 12 days and counting. According to the Associated Press, "Northern Indiana Public Service Co. said 68,000 customers were still without power as of Thursday morning, the majority of them in Lake County beside the Illinois border. The utility said it has restored power to 306,500 others since Aug. 11. But power is not expected to be fully restored until Tuesday [Aug. 25] in some places, including Gar…
(2026-08-24). 31 ex-lawmakers, staffers joined military firms in past 10 years. responsiblestatecraft.org In the last decade, 31 former members of Congress and top staff have left Capitol Hill and joined the military-industrial complex as lobbyists or contractors, according to
(2026-08-24). Transfer target Julian Alvarez booed by fans in Atletico Madrid win. aljazeera.com Argentinian striker was targeted by fans while warming up and jeered again after coming on in the 66th minute.
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Western water fight also impacts power generation. wattsupwiththat.com From CFACT By Duggan Flanakin Back in May, Lake Mead had already dropped to 1,050 feet above sea level, which was 25 feet below its critical level of 1,075 feet….
(2026-08-24). Is Pakistan's Army Chief Back in Iran as Trump's Secret Messenger? thinktank.pk Pakistan's Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is returning to Tehran at one of the most sensitive moments of the US-Iran conflict. Iran announced Munir's visit as Islamabad continues efforts to facilitate a political settlement between Washington and Tehran. It is his third visit to Iran this year, according to …
(2026-08-24). US judge strikes down policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 nations. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Nate RaymondWASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries, saying that the policy exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statutory authority.
(2026-08-24). Mashal Khan opens up about leaving showbiz, urges financial literacy for women. tribune.com.pk 
Former actor Mashal Khan discussed the importance of women being financially independent and prepared for all circumstances, urging them not to expect the worst but to be ready for it. | In an interview, Mashal stated, "What I am doing now is my mission. Who else in Pakistan is going to teach people the importance of financial planning? Everyone is just selling something, sharing a link, or making their own money," she said. | Noting the importance of financial planning for women in particular, Mashal questioned, "What happens if the husband dies and everything goes to his family? Where will you go when your s…
(2026-08-24). Pitch for defense treaty and moving US military to Israel is insane. responsiblestatecraft.org On August 18, Israel bombed a non-operational
(2026-08-24). Saturday 8/22: Free virtual screening of the documentary feature film "Coexistence, My Ass!" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6Urs……
(2026-08-24). Xi stresses consolidating, expanding campaign on correct view of governance performance. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has emphasized the importance of consolidating and expanding the progress made in a Party-wide study and education campaign for establishing and practicing a correct understanding of governance performance.
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Szoboszlai's last-gasp leveller rescues Liverpool in Newcastle draw. tribune.com.pk 
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty with the last kick of the game to rescue a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle in Andoni Iraola's first match in charge of the Reds. | Iraola is the figurehead of a new era for Liverpool after Arne Slot's close-season sacking and Mohamed Salah's departure to Trabzonspor. | Liverpool's first steps into the future were uncomfortable, with Newcastle exposing the defensive flaws that proved fatal for Slot last season. | Anthony Elanga put Newcastle ahead in the first half before Cody Gakpo equalised soon after the interval. | Joe Willock's first Premier Leag…
(2026-08-24). Thursday 10/8: Money in San Francisco Politics: Who's Spending Big on the Election? indybay.org Internet Archive, 300 Funston Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118…
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Whole Foods Goat Milk Supplier's Cruelty Protested. indybay.org Point made with giant "bloody" mild carton and "die-in"
(2026-08-24). 'Imran Khan would not have spent three years in jail if he wanted a deal,' says Barrister Gohar. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan on Monday said party founder Imran Khan had made no deal with the government, arguing that he would not have spent three years in jail if he had wanted to negotiate a deal. | Speaking outside the Supreme Court alongside senior lawyer Latif Khosa, Gohar said the party's immediate focus was on Imran's health and securing implementation of the Supreme Court's August 18 order directing his transfer to Shifa International Hospital. | "Khan sahab does not make deals. He will not stay in the hospital for a minute beyond what is necessary for his tests and t…
(2026-08-24). Zhejiang sets new record for ship-to-ship green methanol bunkering. ecns.cn The large methanol dual-fuel container vessel "COSCO SHIPPING LIBRA" completed a bunkering operation of approximately 5,500 metric tons of green methanol at the Meishan port area of Ningbo Zhoushan Port in east China's Zhejiang Province on Sunday, setting a new provincial record for ship-to-ship green methanol bunkering.
(2026-08-24). 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…
(2026-08-24). Knee injury rules Najiha out of Asia Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan have replaced injured wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi with Sadaf Shamas in their squad for the ACC Women's T20 Asia Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board said Monday. | Alvi reported pain in her posterior left knee, with scans later indicating a possible sprain. She is expected to undergo a rehabilitation programme lasting up to four weeks. | The national women's selection committee has added right-handed batter Shamas to the squad for the tournament in Dubai. | Shamas, who made her T20 international debut in January 2023, has played 12 WT20Is for Pakistan. | The Asia Cup will run from August 28 to Septembe…
(2026-08-24). Syria says Israel talks addressed de-escalation, staying out of Israel-Turkey tensions. al-monitor.com Syria said it held talks with Israel in Jordan on Sunday on de-escalation after recent Israeli strikes, and on keeping the country out of tensions between Israel and Turkey, an ally of Damascus. | The high-level negotiations came after the sides in January agreed to establish an intelligence-sharing mechanism as they edge towards a security agreement.
(2026-08-24). Why IB World School Authorization for Harrow International School is Different? ummid.com Harrow International School New York has received authorization from the International Baccalaureate Organization as an IB World School for the Middle Years Programme.
(2026-08-24). India security chief visits China for border talks. tribune.com.pk 
India's top security official arrived in Beijing on Monday for talks on the countries' disputed Himalayan border, ahead of a BRICS summit next month that New Delhi hopes President Xi Jinping will attend. | India's foreign ministry said that National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for talks on Tuesday. | "Doval, India's Special Representative (SR) on the India-China Boundary Question, arrived in Beijing on a two-day visit earlier this afternoon," the ministry said. | Doval will also meet China's Vice President Han Zheng, it added. | The two sides have met repeatedly for t…
(2026-08-24). Dutch public broadcaster to boycott 'no longer' neutral Eurovision. aljazeera.com AVROTROS says escalating international conflicts are undermining the event's neutrality and fuelling divisions.
(2026-08-24). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data." — Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle)…
(2026-08-24). United in Heart | Why is this entrepreneur from a century ago still remembered today. ecns.cn Nantong, known as "China's First Modern City," is home to the Nantong Museum, the first public museum independently founded by the Chinese people.
(2026-08-24). Iran says new sanctions threatened by US will fail. al-monitor.com By Elwely Elwelly and Menna AlaaElDinDUBAI, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Iran's foreign minister dismissed the threat of new U.S. sanctions as a sign of desperation on Sunday and said the expected new measures would fail to defeat Tehran.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is due to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) on Monday, has threatened to impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran.
(2026-08-24). Kremlin says British missile help for Ukraine 'adds fuel to the fire'. tribune.com.pk 
The Kremlin said on Monday that Britain's decision to hand Ukraine classified information on British-made components used to make SCALP long-range cruise missiles would "add fuel to the fire" and was regarded by Moscow extremely negatively. | British Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv on Monday on his first overseas trip since taking office and was due to announce British support to help Kyiv improve its domestic production of long-range missiles. | Asked about the visit and the support, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused Britain of doing everything it could to prevent any progress towards an eve…
(2026-08-24). Immersive imperial banquets in China dazzle foreign tourists. ecns.cn Cities across China are rolling out immersive imperial banquet experiences that combine courtly pageantry, theatrical performance, and multi-course feasts, drawing growing numbers of foreign visitors.
(2026-08-24). Israel strikes southern Syria; Damascus condemns attack. al-monitor.com Aug 22 (Reuters) – Israel said it targeted a "terrorist" in southern Syria on Saturday in what Syria's foreign ministry said was a drone strike on a civilian vehicle on the outskirts of Damascus in a "blatant" violation of its territory.The Syrian foreign ministry said the drone had hit a civilian car on a road near Beit Jinn village in the countryside west of the capital, which caused injuries amongst civilians.Syrian state TV reported one person was injured.
(2026-08-24). Retired Chinese cultural planner produces global acclaimed documentaries on Chinese railroad workers in U.S. using AI. ecns.cn A retired cultural event planner in China has turned to artificial intelligence to animate 71 historical oil paintings of Chinese railroad workers, producing two short documentaries that have drawn widespread attention on YouTube and rekindled public interest in a long-overlooked chapter of U.S. immigration history.
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Tech-driven sugarcane farming boosts yields, cuts costs in Guangxi. ecns.cn At the "Sweet Light" modern sugarcane industrial park in Quli Town, Fusui County, in Chongzuo, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, sugarcane varieties including Guitang 44, Yunzhe 081609, Guitang 76, Zhongtang 3, and Zhongfu 1 are thriving, with most stalks standing more than three meters tall.
(2026-08-24). The Families Left Behind: Their Right to Be Remembered, Our Responsibility to Act. ummid.com When a humanitarian worker is killed, the violation does not end with the death; it continues through the lives of the family left behind, and their suffering deserves recognition, documentation, support, accountability, and a place in collective memory.
(2026-08-24). Israeli forces raid southern Syria day after de-escalation meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli army forces raided the Daraa countryside in southern Syria on Monday, a day after a meeting between Damascus and Tel Aviv aimed at reducing tensions. | "Israeli occupation forces advanced with several military vehicles into the village of Maariya in the western Daraa countryside," Syrian Alikhbariah TV reported. | On Sunday, Israeli forces raided the town of Al-Rafid in Quneitra province and arrested a shepherd, according to the channel. | Areas in southern Syria have witnessed near-daily Israeli incursions and attacks, particularly in Quneitra and Daraa provinces, including raids, searches, arrests an…
(2026-08-24). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-08-24). South Asian Games preparations reviewed. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-24). Syria foreign minister sees Israel security talks resuming despite no trust. al-monitor.com By Tom Perry and Feras DalateyDAMASCUS, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Syria expects negotiations to resume soon with Israel over a security deal it hopes will lead to Israel's withdrawal from Syrian land, a top Syrian minister said, urging Israel to seize a "historic opportunity" as the door for diplomacy is open.In a Reuters interview in Damascus on Saturday, days after Israel bombed a Syrian airbase, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani also stressed that Damascus' priority is to halt Israeli attacks, saying confidence-building steps were needed in this direction.
(2026-08-24). China's auto exports expected to surpass 10 million units in 2026. ecns.cn China's auto exports are expected to surpass 10 million units this year, industry insiders said recently at the 2026 Global New Energy Vehicle Cooperation and Development Forum (GNEV2026).
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Saudi Arabia's MBS visits Macron in France: What to expect. aljazeera.com Saudi crown prince and French president are set to sign several agreements on health, transport and energy.
(2026-08-24). Famous ancient Chinese painting displayed in Hangzhou. ecns.cn The Night Revels of Han Xizai, a masterpiece from the Palace Museum's collection, was unveiled at an exhibition in Hangzhou on Saturday. This marks the painting's first public display since 2011.
(2026-08-24). Trump can huff & puff but without political fix Iran won't come down. responsiblestatecraft.org The latest U.S. strategy in the Middle East is defined as one of "
(2026-08-24). SF PUC Cited By Cal-OSHA For Putting LIUNA 261 Workers Lives In Danger. indybay.org SF Mayor Lurie's SFPUC was cited by Cal-OSHA for putting LIUNA 261 workers in danger. The agency ED also supported a racist frame-up against these workers after they complained about the health and safety issues.
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Philadelphia's Lily Yeh to receive international peace award. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Lily Yeh, the founder of the Village of Arts and Humanities in North Philadelphia, will be awarded the In a Facebook post, the Goi Peace Foundation announced it is honoring Yeh for her "contributions to realizing a just and sustainable future by empowering people to transform their despair into hope through the power…
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Tiangong robot Omni wins 400m sprint gold with 45.66 seconds. ecns.cn A humanoid robot named Tiangong robot Omni clocked 45.66 seconds to win the gold medal at the 400-meter contest during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Sunday.
(2026-08-24). E1 settlement: Why Netanyahu, Israel's right might not mind global outrage. aljazeera.com The settlement threatens Palestinian statehood. But it could help Israel's PM, other far-right leaders before elections.
(2026-08-24). China approves private firm for satellite IoT trial. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has authorized Zhejiang Geespace to conduct a two-year commercial trial of satellite Internet of Things (IoT) services, marking a further opening of the sector to private firms.
(2026-08-24). Putting money where it matters: How China can better 'invest in people'. ecns.cn On August 21, the State Council Information Office held a press conference as part of the "Start of the 15th Five-Year Plan" series. One phrase stood out at the press conference: "investing in people."
(2026-08-24). Four arrested over fatal shooting of South African boxer Zolani Tete. aljazeera.com Tete, who won world WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight titles, was killed outside his home in Eastern Cape last week.
(2026-08-24). Tattooed Mom works to bring live performances back after licensing violation. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Tattooed Mom is still figuring out how to bring live performances back to the South Street bar after Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections cited the longtime venue for operating without the license required to host them. | The bar announced in July that it could no longer host live entertainment, including bands and DJs, after L&I determined earlier this year that it lacked a Special Assembly Occupancy License. | "Tattooed Mom can continue to operate as a bar…
(2026-08-24). Macron Meets MBS: Is France Challenging America's Grip on Saudi Arabia? thinktank.pk At first glance, Emmanuel Macron welcoming Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Paris alongside an e-sports championship might look like an unusual combination of politics, entertainment and technology. It is anything but accidental. Mohammed bin Salman's two-day visit to France on 23—24 August comes at a moment when the Middle East is experiencing extraordinary …
(2026-08-24). From Lucknow to Azamgarh: Students Protesting Against Yogi Govt Across UP. ummid.com Lucknow, Azamgarh, Kannauj, Hamirpur and Fatehpur, the list of Uttar Pradesh cities where students, Gen Alpha, are protesting against the Adityanath Government is growing with every passing day.
(2026-08-24). As AI agents act in unexpected ways, is 'rogue AI' really here? tribune.com.pk 
The idea of machines independently handling tedious everyday tasks — from answering emails to booking flights and making dinner reservations — has long been part of the vision for artificial intelligence. Now, that future is beginning to arrive, but with an unexpected catch: what happens when the machine does exactly what it was asked, just not in the way the user intended? | As AI moves beyond chatbots toward agents capable of taking actions in real-world systems, a string of recent incidents has intensified concerns over how much control humans will retain as the technology becomes increasingly aut…
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Real investment in what people need: what "investing in people" means. ecns.cn On August 21, the State Council Information Office held a press conference as part of the "Start of the 15th Five-Year Plan" series. One phrase stood out at the press conference: "investing in people."
(2026-08-24). FM Dar urges IMO chief to help secure release of Pakistani crew held by Somali pirates. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday called for urgent intervention by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to secure the release of 10 Pakistani seafarers held aboard the MT Honour 25, during a meeting with IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). | Ten Pakistani sailors, who have been held hostage since April, are among the crew of the MT Honour 25, a Palau-flagged oil tanker that was hijacked by armed pirates off the coast of Puntland, Somalia. Besides the Pakistani crew members, the hostages includ…
(2026-08-24). Climate Breakdown: Storms of Dust and Sand. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Imagine you wake up one morning and look out your window. You see a sky of red, hear a ferocious blast of wind and watch as tree branches creak and crack. | No, the apocalypse ha…
(2026-08-24). Gauff wins Cincinnati title. tribune.com.pk 
Coco Gauff made a statement Sunday with the US Open approaching, dominating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to win her first title of 2026 at the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati. | World number four Gauff claimed her first WTA title since last October in Wuhan, having come up short in finals in Miami and Rome this year. | Her victory over third-ranked Pegula gave her a second Cincinnati crown. Gauff earned her first in 2023, going on to claim the first of her two Grand Slam titles at the US Open that year. | The first all-American WTA final in Cincinnati since Rosie Casals beat Nancy Richey in 1970 was a lopsided affair. | Gau…
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). A deadly cross over: In South Africa, rabies moves from land animals to seals. nationofchange.org 
Cases have been confirmed along the Western Cape and Northern Cape coastlines since May 2024. A South African government agency says it is the first time rabies has established itself in a marine mammal population anywhere in the world.
(2026-08-24). GEF Proposes $140 Million Program to Strengthen Drought Resilience. nationofchange.org 
The Drylands and Drought Management Integrated Program would run from 2026 to 2030, and answers requests from parties to the UN desertification convention for the fund to give drought financing greater priority.
(2026-08-24). Monday 9/21: Seaside: Peace Day Film and Potluck. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955…
(2026-08-24). Ikram backs Pakistan hockey league. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan must use a professional hockey league to rebuild its domestic game and reconnect supporters with a sport that has struggled to maintain its traditional following, International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Tayyab Ikram said on Monday. | Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the FIH World Cup in Amstelveen, Ikram strongly backed plans for a league in Pakistan, saying it could provide local players with valuable international exposure while giving fans a platform to watch high-level hockey at home. | "The league has its advantages. The league is not just a show," Ikram said. | "Many players ben…
(2026-08-24). Hira Qaiser crowned winner of 'Pakistan Idol' 2026. tribune.com.pk 
Hira Qaiser from Faisalabad was crowned the winner of Pakistan Idol 2026, taking home a cash prize of Rs1.5 million at the grand finale on Sunday. | Hira, who comes from a middle-class family, won over the audience and judges with her vocals and strong performances. The singer's journey reached an emotional climax during the grand finale, where Hira delivered a performance that cemented her position as one of the season's standout performers. | Presented with the winning award by host Shafaat Ali, Hira walked onto the stage while holding her baby boy, accepting the winning plaque with tears in her eyes. | The…
(2026-08-24). Can economic war ultimately force Iran to compromise? al-monitor.com President Trump's new economic offensive comes as Iran is grappling with war damage, tighter oil restrictions and a shrinking ability to absorb another major shock.
(2026-08-24). Desperate Climate Crisis Cultists Turn to OnlyFans for 'Sexy' Messaging. wattsupwiththat.com Meanwhile, Statistician William Briggs has crunched the numbers and shows we have reached "peak climate change". From Legal Insurrection Posted by Leslie Eastman Last week, I reported that CNN's chief data…
(2026-08-24). Dollar System In Crisis: The Real Reason The US Bailed Out Japan. popularresistance.org The US government quietly bailed out Japan this August. | The US Treasury intervened in the foreign exchange market to prop up Japan's currency, the yen. It was the first time that Washington had done this since 1998, when much of East and Southeast Asia was facing a deep financial crisis. | This incident is symptomatic of a new, slow-motion crisis that is unfolding today not only in Japan, but in the international financial system centered around the US dollar. | It reflects the growing cracks in the dollar system, and the gradual decline of global dollar dominance.
(2026-08-24). Does Canada Really Want the "Benefits" of Becoming America's 51st State? thinktank.pk US President Donald Trump has once again turned the Canada-US trade dispute into something much bigger than a disagreement over tariffs. After negotiations collapsed, Trump argued that Canada wants "the benefits of being a state, without being one." The comment reinforces his repeated suggestion that Canada should become the United States' 51st state. Canada clearly …
(2026-08-24). Pakistan cricket must face reality. tribune.com.pk 
KARACHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan recently described Pakistan as a weak and frightened team, while The Daily Telegraph writer Scyld Berry called it the weakest Pakistan side in 50 years. Former England cricketer Stuart Broad even predicted that England should beat Pakistan 3-0 in the Test series. | Pakistani fans may understandably be angry at such comments. But, honestly, did they say anything completely wrong? | Pakistan are currently at the rock bottom of the World Test Championship standings. They have won only eight of their last 31 Tests and were recently whitewashed by Bangladesh in two co…
(2026-08-24). Maresca makes winning start with Man City. tribune.com.pk 
Manchester City made a winning start to life without Pep Guardiola as late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory against Bournemouth on Sunday in Enzo Maresca's first Premier League game as the Spaniard's replacement. | Marcus Tavernier's first half goal put Bournemouth ahead at the Etihad Stadium before City staged a pulsating fightback in the final minutes. | Marc Guehi headed City's equaliser with six minutes left before Gvardiol stroked in the stoppage-time winner. | Guardiola won 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles, during a glorious decade with City. | His…
(2026-08-24). Event Passed: Protest Whole Foods Goat Milk Supplier's Cruelty. indybay.org Activists to Protest Whole Foods Goat Milk Supplier's Cruelty with Giant "Bloody" Milk Carton and "Die-In"
(2026-08-24). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-08-24). The single, greatest MAGA Trump threat: Constitutional nullification. nationofchange.org 
The horror of MAGA Trumpism is both the speed and ease by which corruption reigns PLUS the dearth of popular resistance.
(2026-08-24). Where there is no vision, the people will perish. onlineopinion.com.au Spectator at large, Stuart Ballantyne, watches Australia go down the gurgler at the hands of bedwetters with absolutely no vision.
(2026-08-24). Can Andy Burnham Build a Bolder UK-EU Relationship Without Reopening the Brexit Divide? moderndiplomacy.eu British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled that London wants to move beyond its cautious post-Brexit approach to the European Union, arguing that Britain must be "bolder" in pursuing closer ties with the bloc. His meeting with European Council President Antonio Costa comes ahead of a planned UK-EU summit later this year, which both sides …
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). When AI Agents Cross Borders: Rogue Automation Is the New Test of Digital Sovereignty. moderndiplomacy.eu Here's a realistic scenario how the next serious crisis around digital sovereignty will play out. It will not be a conventional cyberattack. An AI agent, pursuing an assigned objective, will identify another AI system as an obstacle and attempt to circumvent, manipulate, or compromise it. No humans will be involved, as these virtual actors go …
(2026-08-24). Ukraine's Drone-Industrial Paradox. moderndiplomacy.eu In early August, a Pentagon official stood in front of reporters and conceded something the department almost never says out loud: the world's best-funded military cannot out-produce a country under invasion. Travis Metz, deputy director of the Defense Innovation Unit, put a number on it. Ukraine will manufacture six to seven million small first-person-view attack …
(2026-08-24). Humanoid robots smash human athletic records at Beijing games. ecns.cn Humanoid robots broke several long-standing human athletic records at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Sunday, highlighting rapid advances in their physical capabilities.
(2026-08-24). Chinese president, Jordan's king attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Monday.
(2026-08-24). Former NBA player Enes Kanter ejected after confrontation with WNBA's Cloud. aljazeera.com Kanter was ejected from the Indiana-Chicago WNBA game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud on court.
(2026-08-24). Macron and MBS attend Esports World Cup closing ceremony. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia, which founded the event, is spending billions to become a global gaming and esports power.
(2026-08-24). Stop California Forever's Backdoor Deal Making. indybay.org The billionaire investors behind the "California Forever" scheme in Solano County are asking state legislators to allow their massive proposed developments to bypass environmental review.
(2026-08-24). ICC sanction Jaiswal, Fernando. tribune.com.pk 
India batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando have each been fined 25 percent of their match fee and handed one demerit point following a physical altercation during the second Test in Colombo, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday. | The players were sanctioned for breaching Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which covers inappropriate physical contact during an international match. | The incident occurred in the 17th over of India's innings on the opening day after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal. The India batsman walked towards the bowler and the pair exchanged…
(2026-08-24). Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks to ease tensions, Syria news agency says. al-monitor.com By Feras DalateyAug 24 (Reuters) – Syria and Israel held high-level, U.S.-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday aimed at easing tensions following recent Israeli strikes on Syrian territory, Syria's state news agency SANA reported, citing a diplomatic source at the foreign ministry.The talks focused on practical mechanisms to halt Israeli strikes, arrests and targeted operations, and on reviving negotiations towards a security agreement that could lay the groundwork for a broader future accord, SANA said.
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Karnataka UGCET, UGNEET 2026 Allotment Results: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is releasing on its official website 'kea.kar.nic.in' Karnataka UGCET 2026 Second Round and Karnataka UGNEET 2026 First Round Provisional Allotment Results of the Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy, Architecture, Farm Sciences (Agriculture/Veterinary and others) students who had registered for admission in undergraduate courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-24). Sunday 9/20: San Jose Peace and Justice Center 69th Anniversary. indybay.org 48 S. 7th Street San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-08-24). Thursday 8/27: Atrocity Inc. — Film Screening; Post Q&A Discussion with the Filmmaker. indybay.org Zoom | masspeaceaction.org/event/atrocity-inc-s……
(2026-08-24). China's metal 3D printer exports surge 76% in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China's exports of industrial metal 3D printers jumped 76% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, driven by demand from aerospace, medical and automotive sectors, industry data show.
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Trump says Iran not ready to make the. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Ismail ShakilWASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he thought Tehran was not ready to make the "right deal" and that Washington was observing "what happens" in the Iran war.QUOTES AND DETAILS: • "It just means that we're seeing what happens," Trump told reporters when asked if U.S. military options with Iran were limited.• Washington pledged this week to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership.
(2026-08-24). 'Brand new heart': Kingswood Community Center the latest jewel in rejuvenation of Wilmington's Riverside. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Logan Herring gushes as he leads a small group of visitors through the massive and sparkling new Kingswood Community Center that will open this fall in Wilmington's "Ready to be wowed?" he asks the group, which includes U.S. Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., members of her staff and a WHYY News reporter. "You're going to be, like every 5 feet. So come this…
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). 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?
(2026-08-24). Give Imran Khan proper medical care, cricket legends urge Pakistani gov't. aljazeera.com Twenty-one cricket captains request PM Sharif's government to ensure Khan is given timely and independent medical care.
(2026-08-24). Damascus demands Israeli withdrawal as US-brokered talks seek to stop strikes on Syria. geo.tv Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani looks on during an interview with Reuters in Damascus, Syria, August 22, 2026. — ReutersTalks aim for halt to Israeli strikes, arrests, targeted operations.Both sides discuss reviving talks that could lead…
(2026-08-24). Monday 9/14: "Ghost in the Machine" : Doc Film on Fascist Eugenic Roots & Dangers of AI Technology. indybay.org KQED Independence Lens broadcast premiere | Will also be available through PBS Passport; and currently available to rent directly through documentary website…
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Pentagon fires three at Stars and Stripes, seven months after taking the paper's rules out of the federal code. nationofchange.org 
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(2026-08-24). Johanna Fernández: Her Unrelenting Advocacy For Mumia Abu Jamal. popularresistance.org Global peace and justice communities lost a warrior queen on July 30, 2026, when Dr. Johanna Fernández, associate professor of history at Baruch College and the CUNY Graduate Center in New York, joined the ancestors. | She had been suffering from non-small cell lung cancer, which is particularly painful in its late stages. At her memorial, a number of speakers expressed gratitude that she was finally free of pain. | Others said that she feared dying alone, not having a significant other at this point in her life, but she did die surrounded by friends and family.
(2026-08-24). EBALDC transition situation raises slumlord and eviction fears. indybay.org 2008 photo of some California Hotel tenants protesting against their evictions by the Oakland Community Housing, INC., a non profit housing developer that was dissolved.
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). West Bank: RSF condemns Israeli army over escalating violence against Palestinian journalists. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned and highlighted recent attacks and obstructions committed by the Israeli military against Palestinian journalists reporting from the occupied West Bank. In a statement, RSF says this targeted violence is aimed at preventing media professionals from doing their jobs. It also condemned the documented violence by extremist…
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Chinese Football Association says no evidence of improper KFA hospitality. ecns.cn The Chinese Football Association said Sunday its investigation found no evidence that the Korea Football Association provided "improper hospitality" to CFA officials.
(2026-08-24). Symbols of Fascism During National No ALPRs Week. indybay.org Organizations allied in protesting surveillance devices that are used to violate Fourth Amendment protections from unreasonable search are united in the Safety Over Surveillance coalition. On August 20th they rallied in front of Palo Alto's City Hall.
(2026-08-24). Cambuur fans suffer burns as fireworks set off during Dutch league match. aljazeera.com Game resumed despite injuries to home fans, but it would have been abandoned if a player or match official had been hit.
(2026-08-24). AI brings support to people with disabilities, seniors in east China's Zhejiang. ecns.cn In Zhejiang, artificial intelligence is moving from laboratories into everyday care, offering practical support to people with disabilities, older adults and patients.
(2026-08-24). Read: Affan Ansari on Studying Abroad, Scholarships and Global Ambitions. ummid.com In an exclusive interview, Political Science and International Relations Graduate Affan Ansari discusses his journey from studying Science in India to pursuing Higher Education in Turkey and Europe, the realities of studying abroad, scholarships and financial planning, community engagement, and his ambition to build a career in peacebuilding, conflict resolution and international security.
(2026-08-24). Xinjiang's Horgos Port sees over 6,000 Chinese freight trains to Europe, central Asia. ecns.cn The Horgos Port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has handled more than 6,000 China-Europe and China-Central Asia freight trains so far in 2025, transporting over 10 million metric tons of cargo.
(2026-08-24). China explores new ways to combine solar power with agriculture. ecns.cn Solar panels are appearing above more and more farms across China as the country looks for new ways to pair renewable energy with agricultural production.
(2026-08-24). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-24). The Postal Service issued its mail ballot rule on Friday night while a court order blocking it was still in force. nationofchange.org 
Judge Indira Talwani has given the government until 8 a.m. Tuesday to respond, or take a restraining order that stops the rule reaching the Federal Register on Wednesday.
(2026-08-24). Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal begin SPL 2026-27 campaign with victory. ummid.com The reigning Champions Al Nassr FC and Al Hilal began their Saudi Pro League 2026-27 (SPL 26/27) campaign with convincing victories.
(2026-08-24). $19 billion projects signed at Hohhot Green Computing Conference. ecns.cn The 2026 Green Computing Power Conference opened Saturday in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, with 13 projects worth 136.1 billion yuan ($18.85 billion) signed across Hohhot and Ulanqab.
(2026-08-24). Trump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas. geo.tv US flag, mock passport, 100 dollar banknote and H-1B visa application form are seen in this illustration taken on September 26, 2025.— ReutersProposed rule to extend fee imposed by Trump last year.Administration appealing judge's ruling that fee is unlawful.DHS proposes $103,265 fee…
(2026-08-24). Monday 10/5: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 10 Candidate Forum. indybay.org Providence Baptist Church, 1601 McKinnon Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124…
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). It's Obnoxious For Westerners To Criticize The Targets Of The Western Empire. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I still find myself fuming at the way ostensibly well-informed individuals can stand right in the heart of the empire denouncing its targets, as we saw in It's crazy this even needs to be said, but if you are a wes…
(2026-08-24). Minnesota Unions Are a Threat to Trump's Authoritarianism. portside.org Minnesota Unions Are a Threat to Trump's Authoritarianism |
(2026-08-24). Charlatans in academe: when Jason Arday went too far. onlineopinion.com.au Fabulist and conman Jason Arday was not so much the exception to the rule as the rule taken to its logical conclusion.
(2026-08-24). 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?
(2026-08-24). Tuesday 9/29: Seaside Candidate Forum. indybay.org Oldemeyer Center, Laguna Grande Hall, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA 93955…
(2026-08-24). Trump Asked SCOTUS To Let Him RIG the Midterms. portside.org Trump Asked SCOTUS To Let Him RIG the Midterms |
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Monday 8/24: Free Yaakub Phone Banking. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ne-1zl9……
(2026-08-24). Suifenhe vehicle exports to Russia more than double. ecns.cn Suifenhe, a long-established border port for trade with Russia in Heilongjiang Province, reported strong growth in vehicle exports on Saturday, shipping 46,900 vehicles between January and July 2026, up 119.2% year on year.
(2026-08-24). Sci-tech innovations and regional specialties showcased at 34th Guangzhou Expo. ecns.cn The 34th Guangzhou Expo, underway in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, put sci-tech innovations and mountain-region specialties on display Saturday, serving as a platform for east-west cooperation that links the Greater Bay Area with Zunyi in Guizhou Province and the Three Gorges Reservoir Area in Chongqing.
(2026-08-24). India police used excessive force during protests: Amnesty. geo.tv Protesters engage in a clash with policemen during a Bihar Bandh call for demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over National Eligibility cum Entrance Test examination paper leaks, in Patna, India, July 25, 2026.— ReutersCourt sets panel to investigate…
(2026-08-24). German student wins 25th 'Chinese Bridge' global finals. ecns.cn German contestant Levi Benjamin Petersen won the championship Sunday at the global finals of the 25th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Xiamen, Fujian Province.
(2026-08-24). Man rescued after saving dog in Fuzhou floods. ecns.cn Firefighters in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, rescued a man Sunday after he became trapped in fastrising river currents while trying to save his pet dog during heavy rainfall.
(2026-08-24). Sunday 8/30: Jumping Red Hill hosts Congressional candidates. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2026-08-24). PM CARES: Trust is Earned Through Disclosure, Not Authority. ummid.com The strongest criticism of PM CARES is not that it is illegal or fraudulent, it is that it is insufficiently transparent for the scale of public trust it commands.
(2026-08-24). Retired U.S. teacher who donated $5,000 to China's desertification efforts reunites with Chinese tree planter after 26 years. ecns.cn Retired U.S. teacher Ronald Sakolsky, who once donated $5,000 to support China's desertification control efforts 26 years ago, reunited on Sunday with his Chinese friend Yin Yuzhen, a desertification fighter in Ordos, Inner Mongolia.
(2026-08-24). The Gaping Hole in El-Sayed's Progressive Agenda. portside.org The Gaping Hole in El-Sayed's Progressive Agenda |
(2026-08-24). Hubert Harrison: Forbidden Genius of Black Radicalism. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-24). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-24). Petition To Urge SEIU California to endorse Tax Billionaires Now Initiative. indybay.org The California SEIU has refused to endorse the billionaire's tax although SEIU UHW spent $33 million to put it on the ballot.
(2026-08-24). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-24). Wednesday 8/26: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-08-24). Exhibition hall for China's language resources protection project opens in central China's Changsha. ecns.cn The Exhibition Hall of the Achievements of "Yubao Project", a China's language resources protection project, officially opened in Changsha, Hunan Province, on Monday.
(2026-08-24). Pa. election 2026: Voter guides, key races and more. whyy.org Who is on the ballot in Pennsylvania?: | Here's a look at the major races and who's running for which office: | Governor: | What does the governor do?: | As the commonwealth's chief executive officer, the governor oversees the operation of the state executive branch, which implements policies on everything from education and health to environmental protection, human services and beyond. | Every year, the governor proposes a state budget to the General Assembly, laying the groundwork for months of hearings and negotiations among lawmakers over major policies and how billions in taxpayer dol…
(2026-08-24). Singapore PM shares tips for learning Chinese. ecns.cn Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, speaking in Chinese, underscored the importance of bilingual education and urged families to create environments where children can enjoy the language.
(2026-08-24). Could Trump's Kim Gambit Undermine US Alliances Across Asia? moderndiplomacy.eu Donald Trump's renewed outreach to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is raising broader questions about the reliability of the United States as a security partner in Asia, particularly after Washington's decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea. The move comes at a sensitive moment for the regional security architecture. Japan is negotiating …
(2026-08-24). Friday 8/21: Open Mic featuring Zach Sorgen. indybay.org 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley Fellowship of UU's. A block east of MLK Jr Way at Bonita Ave.
(2026-08-24). Dozens of coordinated arson attacks carried out across Thailand. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-24). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Ethiopia. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Haiti: Everything must be done to protect the population from escalating armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Restoring hope: five years of MHPSS support for repatriated families in Central Asia. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). World Humanitarian Day: Health care is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Support Global Voices Spotlight: Protest in democracy. globalvoices.org
(2026-08-24). Nodes, not blocs: Western Asia amid corridors, ports, and new connectivity. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-24). Trump mulls raising the stakes to force Iranian capitulation. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-24). Why the world cannot normalize the killing of those who help. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Preserving humanity and dignity in the Philippines' armed conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). 816 Project, the world's largest man-made cave, transforms into new cultural and tourism landmark. ecns.cn
(2026-08-24). Mali: Six injured people transferred from Kidal to Gao. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). DRC: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement condemns attacks on its volunteers and staff. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). A KPFA blast from the past. indybay.org
(2026-08-24). Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Afghanistan: Operational Facts and Figures — January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Photos: Towering landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea's capital, Conakry. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-24). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Brighton start Premier League season with rout of 10-man Villa. tribune.com.pk 
Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday. | It took the Seagulls just eight minutes to open the scoring as Maxim de Cuyper forced an own goal from Victor Lindelof before the Belgian made it 2-0 10 minutes later. | Europa League champions Villa, who finished fourth in England's top-flight last season, then capitulated completely as Jack Hinshelwood struck two goals in as many minutes to put Brighton 4-0 up. | To make matters worse for the visitors, Unai Emery's side were reduced to 10 men following a red card for Joao Gomes, who…
(2026-08-24). Former envoys urge joint French, UK action on Palestinian territories. al-monitor.com Dozens of former senior French and UK diplomats on Saturday urged their governments to work together to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories, accusing Israel of seeking to "destroy" any prospect of a viable Palestinian state. | The 102 signatories of the letter published in Le Monde included former British ambassadors to the UN Jeremy Greenstock and Emyr Jones Parry as well the former directors for the Middle East at the French foreign ministry Yves Aubin de la Messuziere and Denis Bauchard.
(2026-08-24). The Ugliness Of Latin America's Angry Tide. popularresistance.org In August, right-wing billionaire Abelardo de la Espriella took office as Colombia's president and vowed to move an agenda of the far right even though he won by less than a percentage point over the left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda. It is characteristic of the far right of a special type to adopt any mandate and pretend that they have the authority to transform their society into their toxic swamp. Of the twenty states generally thought of as being part of Latin America, eleven now have governments of the far right: Argentina (Javier Milei since 2023), Bolivia (Rodrigo Paz since 2025), Chile (José Antonio Kast si…
(2026-08-24). Bou Craa e il colonialismo delle risorse nel Sahara Occidentale. strategic-culture.su Nel Sahara Occidentale un nastro trasportatore lungo quasi cento chilometri collega la miniera di Bou Craa all'Atlantico. Costruita durante il colonialismo spagnolo e oggi controllata dal Marocco, questa infrastruttura sintetizza mezzo secolo di decolonizzazione incompiuta, occupazione territoriale e sfruttamento delle risorse sahrawi. | Segue nostro Nel deserto del Sahara Occidentale una linea chiara attraversa la sabbia per quasi cento…
(2026-08-24). Eleven bodies recovered after boat carrying migrants sinks off Tunisia. al-monitor.com TUNIS, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Eleven bodies have been recovered by Tunisia's coastguard after a boat carrying Tunisian migrants sank at the weekend en route to Italy, with three others still unaccounted for, the National Guard said on Sunday. Coastguard, military and civil protection teams, backed by two helicopters, continued to search for the missing.The boat, which set off early on Thursday with 15 mostly young people on board, sank off the Tunisian coast, and so far only one person was rescued alive, the head of a migrant rights group said on Saturday.
(2026-08-24). Liga holders Barcelona crush Elche. tribune.com.pk 
Spanish champions Barcelona cruised to a 5-0 win over Elche on Sunday in their La Liga opener with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scoring twice each and Anthony Gordon setting up two goals on his debut. | Earlier, Atletico Madrid salvaged a 2-2 draw against Villarreal despite having defender Robin Le Normand sent off. | After watching Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid defeat Espanyol 2-1 on Saturday with a late winner, Barcelona's display warned the Portuguese coach that the Catalans will not relinquish the title easily. | Karim Adeyemi also struck on his debut as Barca made light work of a vulnerable Elche side at the M…
(2026-08-23). Gulf: From Confrontation to Cooperation. moderndiplomacy.eu In the following lines, the OSCE Secretary General (2011—2017) argues that the erosion of multilateralism calls for renewed investment in inclusive regional frameworks capable of sustaining dialogue among states with conflicting interests. Drawing on the OSCE experience, Zannier identifies the Gulf as a natural setting for such an approach and points toward an Oman-led process, …
(2026-08-23). Whale-watching boat carrying NZ Anglican Church delegates capsizes in Tonga. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific A whale-watching boat carrying several New Zealand Anglican Church delegates capsized and sank in Tonga on Saturday. RNZ Pacific understands several passengers were briefly hospitalised, but there were no serious injuries. Paramedics from New South Wales, who were in the country for a Rotary International training event, led the…