(2026-08-18). Could a Prolonged Hormuz Crisis Keep Oil Prices High Into 2027? moderndiplomacy.eu Oil Markets Prepare for a Longer Crisis The global oil market is increasingly adjusting to the possibility that disruption around the Strait of Hormuz may persist for months rather than end with a short lived geopolitical shock. Nearly six months into the U.S. Iran war, hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough have weakened, while the interim …
(2026-08-18). How Iran has staved off economic collapse despite the US-Israeli war. responsiblestatecraft.org Nearly six months after the U.S. and Israel launched an operation to overthrow the Iranian government, it's fair to say their assault hasn't exactly gone according to plan. Still, the ensuing war has followed a clear, predictable logic.After decades of sanctions failed to persuade Iranians to overthrow the regime, Israel and the U.S. resorted to war; after that failed too, they turned to a naval blockade. Each escalation has had an impact, adding to the misery of life in Iran, but so far each has missed its ultimate target: forcing a surrender.The military stalemate has once again turned attention to the econ…
(2026-08-17). Cruel Irish government's 63% refusal on Palestinian short-stay visas. thecanary.co 
Micheál Martin's obnoxious Irish government has combined two of its cruel fixations — anti-immigration and pro-Zionism — to deliver a shocking refusal rate for Palestinians seeking visa entry to Ireland. Figures released in July, which cover the period for 2026 up to May 31, show that only 81 applications for short-term stay were granted, while […] | By
(2026-08-18). Cuba Slams Expulsion of Its Diplomats From the Dominican Republic. orinocotribune.com The expulsion of Cuban officials from the Dominican Republic is an act of "submission" to the United States, Cuba said on Thursday. | The Cubans hit back after the DR ordered the expulsion of 10 Cuban diplomats and their families on Thursday without offering any reasons for the decision. | The expulsions follow the creation of the so-called "Shield of the Americas," a far-right geopolitical and regional security initiative launched in March by US President Donald Trump. | The measure was strongly criticised by Cuba, which described it as an act of "submission" to US policies against Havana amid an energy and fina…
(2026-08-18). Did Fidel Castro's decades-long defiance doom Cuba? responsiblestatecraft.org When Fidel Castro came to power in 1959, Cuba was legally sovereign but in an extraordinarily asymmetric relationship with the United States. As Earl E. T. Smith, U.S. ambassador prior to the revolution, told Congress in 1960, "the American ambassador was the second most important man in Cuba; sometimes even more important than the (Cuban) president."Castro's revolution changed that relationship. This is an essential part of his legacy — one worth exploring as Cuban authorities celebrate the centenary of the long-time leader's birth. Under Castro, Cuba went from a country whose foreign policy was deeply…
(2026-08-17). Japanese PM's address blurs Japan's responsibility for its acts of aggression: Chinese spokesperson. ecns.cn In her speech, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shunned reflection on historical lessons and blurred Japan's responsibility for its acts of aggression, taking a major backward step on historical issues, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday.
(2026-08-18). Hoping for an Energy-Intensive Future. wattsupwiththat.com The critical point is that developing nations are seeking not marginal improvements but rather fundamental, dramatic transformations in living standards. This necessitates massive investments in infrastructure, industrialization, and agricultural modernization — all energy-intensive.
(2026-08-17). From chips to sunflower seeds and dumplings, Washington's sanctions tear away its own fig-leaf. ecns.cn Do sunflower seeds and dumplings pose a "threat" to U.S. national security? | The question may sound absurd, but the latest additions to the so-called Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) entity list have raised questions about the breadth of the U.S. trade restrictions on Chinese goods. 43 Chinese companies have been added to the list in a single day, bringing the total to 187. From advanced chips to food and everyday apparel, the overreaching "big stick" of U.S. sanctions has finally ripped away its own fig-leaf. | Is this move really driven by "humanrights concerns" as the West claimed, or is it merely t…
(2026-08-18). Artificial Intelligence: The hype, the dangers and the resistance. links.org.au 
Marty Hart-Landsberg cuts through the fog of AI hype to outline some of the dangers we face from AI use and highlight avenues of effective resistance.
(2026-08-18). North Korea's Piedmont Strategy: Turning the Ukraine War into Regional Advantage. moderndiplomacy.eu Reports that North Korea may send as many as 30,000 additional troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine should be assessed as more than a mere transaction of manpower. Although their immediate impact on the battlefield could be limited, the long-term strategic consequences could extend far beyond the European continent. North Korean personnel could gain …
(2026-08-18). Who are the M23 Rebels in eastern DRC? globalvoices.org 
(2026-08-17). Chinese short-drama platform moves to curb 'copy-paste' AI faces. ecns.cn Chinese short-drama platform Hongguo Short Drama has announced new rules for AI-generated characters, seeking to curb the repeated use of similar-looking faces across different shows and make characters more distinctive.
(2026-08-18). Could Climate Damage Become Europe's Next Public Finance Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu Europe's increasingly extreme weather is creating a fiscal problem that governments can no longer treat as a series of isolated emergencies. As wildfires, floods and other climate related disasters become more frequent, the cost of rebuilding damaged infrastructure, supporting affected households and restoring economic activity is increasingly falling on governments. The problem is particularly serious …
(2026-08-17). Sunflower seeds and dumplings make the sanctions list, turning US 'Big Stick' into a joke. ecns.cn The U.S. has further expanded its UFLPA Entity List, adding well-known Chinese consumer brands such as ChaCha Food and Synear Dumplings to the restricted list. | In the latest News Lounge of China News Network, U.S. scholar Josef Gregory Mahoney points out that this move by the U.S. side amounts to nothing short of political posturing and economic coercion.
(2026-08-17). Fast-track for 24-hour visa-free transit opens at Haikou Meilan Airport. ecns.cn A new fast-track service for international passengers eligible for 24-hour direct transit without border inspection formalities has officially opened at Haikou Meilan International Airport in south China's Hainan Province, the airport announced on Monday.
(2026-08-18). Democratic Party pledges 'honest review' after preliminary election wipeout in Cook Islands. asiapacificreport.nz By Rashneel Kumar, editor of the Cook Islands News Cook Islands' Democratic Party leader Tina Pupuke-Browne has pledged an "honest campaign review" after preliminary results showed the party losing all its seats. Pupuke-Browne said the party will learn from its dismal 2026 general election performance, but added that it is "premature" to declare their final…
(2026-08-17). China publishes selected works of Jiang Zemin on foreign policy. ecns.cn A collection of selected works by late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin on foreign policy has been published.
(2026-08-17). Jordan's king to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein will pay a state visit to China from August 18 to 24, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday.
(2026-08-18). Four months on, still no charges in death of man in Fiji military custody. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific reporters The Fiji Police Force has yet to charge any suspects four months after the alleged murder of the reportedly infamous Jone Vakarisi while he was in military custody. Vakarisi, 37, who was widely known for being on the wrong side of the law and reportedly linked to criminal networks, died on April…
(2026-08-18). Americans Are Not Wealthy: This Is the Truth About the US Economy. orinocotribune.com 
By Ben Norton — Aug 16, 2026 | It is often said that the United States is the richest country on Earth. This is a myth. | It is certainly true that, in the United States, there are some very, very rich people, including the wealthiest billionaires on Earth, and the first ever trillionaire (Elon Musk). | However, when you look at the country as a whole, you see that the US is not a relatively prosperous nation. | This article will analyze a broad set of data, including several different indicators, that show how Americans are not wealthy compared to people in other advanced economies. | Americans are NOT w…
(2026-08-17). E China's Qingdao explores smarter ways to improve delivery safety. ecns.cn Alibaba's on-demand delivery platform Taobao Flash Sale, also known as Taobao Shangou, has introduced a new safety measure that adds riders' waiting time at traffic lights to their delivery time allowance. Qingdao in Shandong Province is among the first cities to adopt this mechanism.
(2026-08-18). The Invisible Crisis: How Four Wars Built One Food Emergency. moderndiplomacy.eu What is happening to global food prices right now is not four separate stories. It is one supply shock being assembled in four places simultaneously — the Black Sea, the Sudan-Ethiopia border, Mexico's energy sector, and China's power grid, and the compounding effect is moving faster than any individual headline is tracking it. The UN …
(2026-08-18). Philadelphia teachers union says district's poor oversight led to Kensington High asbestos closure. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia's teachers union is accusing the school district of poor oversight of an HVAC renovation project at Kensington High School that will A contractor not authorized to safely remove asbestos disturbed the cancer-causing fibers in multiple places throughout the Kensington High School building this sum…
(2026-08-18). Has the US South Korea Alliance Changed Under Trump? moderndiplomacy.eu Yes. The US South Korea relationship has not broken down under Donald Trump, but it has become more transactional, cost focused and strategically uncertain. The latest decision to scale back joint military exercises highlights a broader evolution in which Washington increasingly expects Seoul to shoulder more of the alliance burden while seeking greater flexibility for …
(2026-08-18). The impossible homecoming: Christopher Nolan's Odyssey and the trauma of war. onlineopinion.com.au Odysseus's tragedy is not that he cannot find his way home. It is that he does, and discovers the journey has only begun.
(2026-08-17). DJI vows continued legal action after U.S. court orders to review its 'military company' designation. ecns.cn Chinese drone maker DJI said Monday it would continue its legal challenge after a U.S. federal appeals court ordered a lower court to review a case over the company's designation as a "Chinese military company" by the U.S. Department of Defense.
(2026-08-18). Let Your Love For This World Fill You With Joy And Compel You To Action. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Love and cherish our world. That's the secret to remaining both (A) deeply happy and (B) well-informed about the dystopian abuses of the empire. | You don't have to choose. You can have both. | I sometimes get called a Debbie Downer for my nonstop writing about all the evils that are being inflicted upon our world by powerful people every day, but readers who meet me or listen to my podcasts have often expressed surprise at how upbeat and cheerful I am in real life. They see me focusing on extremely dark subjec…
(2026-08-18). From Asia to Africa: Lessons on How to Build Regional Mineral Value Chains. moderndiplomacy.eu The idea that African nations must process their minerals at home has gained increased policy traction, and for good reason. After decades of exporting raw materials and importing finished products, the argument that Africa must capture more value from its enormous mineral wealth is both compelling and necessary. But while the objective is right, the …
(2026-08-18). This Week in People's History, August 19—25, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, August 19—25, 2026 |
(2026-08-17). Xi urges advancing socialism with Chinese characteristics on centenary of late leader Jiang Zemin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday hailed the "indelible contributions" of late leader Jiang Zemin and urged the whole Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese people of all ethnic groups to continue advancing the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
(2026-08-17). Hot online trends fuel new wave of inbound tourism. ecns.cn Viral trends such as China Cool and Chinamaxxing are helping fuel a surge in international tourism, as more travelers head to China in search of immersive, firsthand experiences.
(2026-08-18). The never-ending myth of a looming Ukrainian 'breakthrough'. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-08-17). Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits, data shows. al-monitor.com SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Ship crossings via the Strait of Hormuz were still in single digits on Monday, despite rising slightly from the weekend, according to preliminary shipping data on Tuesday, amid a stalemate in U.S. and Iranian peace talks. Six commodity ships transited the strait on Monday, of which three were exiting the Gulf and three were entering, Kpler shiptracking data showed, compared with the 10-day average of 11 ships. Three ships transited on Saturday while two moved through the waterway on Sunday.
(2026-08-17). Trump Says He'll "Bomb the S—" Out of Oman If Country Makes Deal With Iran. truthout.org On Monday, President Donald Trump indicated that he may expand the U.S.'s unauthorized and illegal war on Iran to include attacks on Oman, if that country continues negotiations with Tehran over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump made the remarks in a call to Fox News reporter Trey Yingst, who relayed it on the air during a "Fox & Friends" segment. Yingst had asked Trump about reports… |
(2026-08-17). Latest developments in US-Iran war. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructed a deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, as a vessel transiting the strategic waterway reported being struck by a projectile on Tuesday. | – Vessel struck in Hormuz -: | An "unknown projectile" struck a vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz causing a crew casualty, British maritime agency UKMTO reported on Tuesday.
(2026-08-17). Trump regime 'discussing nuking Iran' says former MAGA Marjorie Taylor Greene. thecanary.co 
Former US congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has said that the Trump regime is "discussing using nuclear weapons on Iran in strategy meetings" in its desperation to reverse its loss in its war of aggression on Iran. And she insists that she has the information on Trump wanting to nuke Iran from iron-clad sources: Yes you […] | By
(2026-08-17). China's Iran Strategy After the 60-Day US-Iran Deadline: What Happens Next? moderndiplomacy.eu On Monday, August 17, 2026, the 60-day deadline for the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (IMOU) between the United States and Iran expired without a final agreement or a joint declaration of its extension, as stipulated in the memorandum. This has led to conflicting reports regarding the agreement's fate, following the stalled implementation of its provisions …
(2026-08-17). Trump's secret 'peace talks' with IRGC come with one demand: 'Iran must surrender'. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump has confirmed that the U.S. has held secret talks with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as pressure mounts to end the ongoing conflict. Trump demanded that Tehran "put up the white flag," while saying he is in no hurry to reach an agreement and has no fixed timetable for ending the war. He also dismissed concerns about U.S. weapons stockpiles, calling the weapons used so far "peanuts." Trump further discussed Israel's political future, saying he would stay out of the country's elections while leaving open the possibility of endorsing a candidate. The comments come amid heightened tensions bet…
(2026-08-17). Is Iraqi Kurdistan now Tehran's new battlefield? Mojtaba's drones target PM Barzani & spy chief. hindustantimes.com Iran has allegedly launched two explosive-laden drones at key targets in Iraq's Kurdistan Region, including the office of Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the residence of the head of the Parastin security and intelligence agency. Kurdish authorities identified the drones as Hadid-110 attack UAVs and said no casualties were reported. Barzani condemned the strikes as "reckless and unacceptable," calling them a dangerous escalation and a direct threat to regional security. Tehran has yet to comment on the allegations. Why is Iran targeting Iraqi Kurdistan, and could the latest strikes deepen tens…
(2026-08-17). From the CIA Iran Coup to Trump's War: It was always about Oil. juancole.com Newark, Del. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In the 1975 film They wanted Turner dead. | August 19, 1953, brings back memories. The CIA and MI6, in an unholy alliance, staged a coup d'etat in Iran. They brought down Mossadegh's gov…
(2026-08-17). Mojtaba puts a price on Trump's men: Iran to pay $30000 to kill US soldiers, bonus for Iranian women. hindustantimes.com Iran's Army chief Habibullah Hatami has reportedly announced a $30,000 reward for capturing or killing U.S. troops if American forces attack Iranian territory. The reported remarks come amid escalating rhetoric between Tehran and Washington, while Iran also remains locked in a dispute with U.S. ally Qatar over allegedly missing Iranian pilots.
(2026-08-17). Iran holds Trump hostage at the negotiating table? White House finally turns to IRGC for a way out. hindustantimes.com U.S.-Iran negotiations are reportedly at a stalemate, prompting the Trump administration to explore a secret backchannel to Iran's powerful IRGC. According to reports, Washington sought IRGC backing for talks led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's team, with a proposed meeting in Erbil ultimately blocked by security concerns.
(2026-08-17). A Global War? Why Trump Is Trying to Keep Kim Out of the War. thinktank.pk A dramatic geopolitical question has emerged after US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea: Did Trump deliberately step back from military pressure on the Korean Peninsula to prevent North Korea from becoming involved in the wider Iran—US conflict? On August 16, Trump said the United States …
(2026-08-17). Headlines for August 17, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens to "Bomb the S— Out of Oman," Downplays Concerns About USS Abraham Lincoln, Israeli Airstrikes Kill at Least 11 People in Lebanon, Jared Kushner Meets with Hamas's Political Chief in Cairo, Israel Announces Plans to Hand Over Policing of Settlers to an Israeli Civilian Police Force, Ukrainian Drones Kill at Least Nine People in Russia, Taliban Marks Five Years in Power Since U.S. Withdrawal, Migrants Protest in Spain's North African Enclave of Ceuta, Survivors Go Hungry After Earthquakes Kill Dozens in Indonesia, Mass Shooting Erupts at Virginia State University Hours…
(2026-08-17). The Scuttling of the Armistice: Israel, Lebanon, and the Geopolitics of 1967. thecanary.co 
The June 1967 Arab-Israeli War dramatically altered the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, leaving Israel in firm military occupation of the Sinai Peninsula, the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and the Golan Heights. Israel's subsequent strategic decision to retain control over these conquered territories — rather than restore them to Egypt, Jordan, and Syria […] | By
(2026-08-17). Israel Steps Up Strikes, Offensive Against Southern Lebanon, Anticipates Ground Combat. news.antiwar.com Israeli forces continued their offensive against southern Lebanon on Monday, with an airstrike reportedly targeting a location in Wadi al-Hujair as Israeli ground vehicles advanced deeper into the country, with sporadic machine gun fire being reported. Troops are advancing chiefly in the Ali al-Taher area, which Israeli officials have been presenting as an important southern …
(2026-08-17). Civilians paying price as Israeli military raises stakes in Lebanon: UNIFIL. aljazeera.com UN peacekeeping force recorded an average of 137 projectiles fired daily in the region over the last two weeks.
(2026-08-17). Lawyer says Israel's targeting of Palestinian women is a form of genocide. aljazeera.com Palestinian lawyer Ahmad Ibsais argues Israeli attacks on women is a genocide overlooked by international law.
(2026-08-17). Why can't Israel be held accountable for its genocide in Gaza? It's the media. asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Robin Andersen In a Double Down News (DDN) video report, British filmmaker Richard Sanders begins a summary of a "horrific new [United Nations] report" with a listing of three atrocities committed by Israeli forces against Palestinian children. Sanders tells of an infant who was shot in the head while breastfeeding in his mother's arms, a 16-year-old…
(2026-08-17). 'I couldn't watch my children cry from hunger': Inside the 'displacement economy' Gazans built to survive the genocide. mondoweiss.net 
In Gaza's displacement camps, survival has bred a new economy: a gym owner forges weights from empty cans, a supermarket owner turns baker, a housewife becomes a street vendor — each person rebuilding a livelihood from the wreckage of genocide.
(2026-08-17). Ben-Gvir Urges Killing 40 People in Gaza Nightly, Says "They're Not Even People" truthout.org Far right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has advocated for Israel to kill "30 to 40" Palestinians in Gaza every night, in the latest genocidal remarks from members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. In a podcast interview with former Hamas captive Rom Braslavski on Sunday, National Security Minister Ben-Gvir said that these killings should go beyond people who "pose an… |
(2026-08-17). Trump ordena al Pentágono reducir la escala de los ejercicios militares conjuntos con Corea del Sur. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, ordenó al jefe del Pentágono, Pete Hegseth, reducir la escala de los ejercicios militares conjuntos con la Corea del Sur.
(2026-08-17). Russian Civic Chamber delivers humanitarian aid to Cuba. radiohc.cu During a visit to Havana, a delegation from the Russian Civic Chamber donated humanitarian aid to Cuba to support the country's population, according to the Russkiy Mir.ru channel. | According to the report, which cited the Russian Civic Chamber as its source, the delegation from the Slavic nation donated food, sweets, portable flashlights, USB drives, and first-aid kits for the Cuban population, which is suffering from an energy crisis due to Washington's actions. | The donation ceremony took place during a meeting with the board of directors of the Cuban Institute of Friendship Among Peoples (ICAP), as part of…
(2026-08-17). Irish Football Club Launches Jersey in Tribute to Cuba. radiohc.cu Havana, August 17 (RHC) — Irish football club Bohemian FC today unveiled its third kit for 2026, designed in collaboration with legendary British band Massive Attack, in a tribute woven with threads of history and solidarity towards the Cuban people. | The garment evokes traditional Cuban sports attire and celebrates the ties that have bound Ireland to the island for generations. | Thirty percent of the profits from sales will go directly to Cuba Vive and MediCuba Europe, organizations that support a healthcare system crippled by shortages caused by the U.S. government's embargo with medicines, medical equip…
(2026-08-17). Argentinean doctors graduated in Cuba organize medicine drive. radiohc.cu The is leading a campaign to collect mArgentine Association of Graduates in Cuba (AAGRAC)edicines to send to the Cuban people in the face of the severe medicine shortage they are experiencing, stated Dr. Miriam Nogueira. | The doctor spoke with Prensa Latina during a break in the fabulous concert "Urgent Song for Cuba," organized by the Moreno Argentine-Cuban Friendship Association with the support of the city council at the Leopoldo Marechal Municipal Theater in Moreno. | Nogueira, who works at Emergency Care Unit 12 in the Moreno district of Cuartel Quinto, graduated in the first class in 2005 from the Latin Am…
(2026-08-17). U.S. solidarity standing firm with Cuba. radiohc.cu "No surrender, no retreat. We will continue supporting Cuba," declared Mark Friedman, one of the coordinators of the U.S. Hands Off Cuba Committee, in Los Angeles, California. | He affirmed that there will be no turning back in the fight against the blockade imposed by Washington on the largest island in the Antilles and highlighted the firm support given to the Cuban Revolution by the participants in the first International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future," recently held in Havana with the participation of delegates from 62 countries across all continents."While U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio unleashes…
(2026-08-17). Cuba Finishes Sixth in the Men's Pan American Volleyball Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, August 17 (RHC) — The Cuban team lost again in five sets to the Dominican Republic and finished in sixth place in the XIX Men's Pan American Volleyball Cup, held in Cuernavaca, capital of the Mexican state of Morelos. | This time, the Dominicans encountered greater resistance, but they managed to secure the victory once again with set scores of 23-25, 25-22, 25-21, 26-28, and 18-16, clinching fifth place with a 4-2 record, compared to their rivals' 3-3. | The Cubans displayed superior attack (72-64), however, the Dominicans were superior in blocking (15-11) and service points (3-2), and committed few…
(2026-08-17). Celebran en Crimea centenario de Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu La República de Crimea se sumó a las conmemoraciones por el centenario del natalicio de Fidel Castro (1926-2016), con la inauguración de una exposición fotográfica en pleno centro de la ciudad. | Según un post de la Cancillería de Rusia en su canal oficial de Telegram, más de 50 imágenes recorren momentos clave de la vida del líder histórico de la Revolución Cubana, incluyendo sus encuentros con Yuri Gagarin y dirigentes soviéticos, así como sus viajes por la Unión Soviética. | La muestra fue organizada por la Sociedad Rusa de Amistad con Cuba, el Comité Estatal de Asuntos Juveniles y la Casa de la Juventud, aseg…
(2026-08-17). Ediciones Bachiller presenta edición conmemorativa de "Poemas" , de José María Heredia y Heredia. cubadebate.cu Ediciones Bachiller ha trabajado con esmero en esta cuidada edición conmemorativa de "Poemas", de José María Heredia y Heredia (1803-1839), por el bicentenario de su publicación original en Nueva York, y es la recomendación que le hacemos hoy a los lectores.
(2026-08-17). Preparan en Pakistán donativo de medicinas e insumos para Cuba. radiohc.cu La Asociación de Médicos Pakistaníes Graduados en Cuba (PCDA) inició una campaña para recaudar medicamentos e insumos para el país caribeño. | El donativo será destinado al sector pediátrico, a pacientes y a personas necesitadas en la nación caribeña, con el objetivo de aliviar la escasez provocada por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense, de acuerdo con una nota de la embajada cubana en Pakistán. | La campaña, que se desarrolla en coordinación con la misión diplomática cubana, la llevan a cabo los propios profesionales paquistaníes, quienes planean recopilar la mayor cantidad posible de estos insumos pa…
(2026-08-17). Experto advierte sobre aumento de ciclones tropicales en agosto. radiohc.cu Agosto, en comparación con junio y julio, registra un incremento significativo en el surgimiento de organismos ciclónicos tropicales en la cuenca del Atlántico tropical, que incluye al golfo de México y el mar Caribe. | Según precisiones del profesor Luis Enrique Ramos Guadalupe, coordinador de la Comisión de Historia, de la Sociedad Meteorológica de Cuba, "tal comportamiento se hace más evidente en el transcurso de la segunda quincena, la cual, junto con la primera de septiembre, conforman la etapa de máxima actividad ciclónica dentro de los seis meses que conforman la temporada en nuestra área geográfica". | El…
(2026-08-17). Cámara Cívica Rusa entregó ayuda humanitaria a Cuba. radiohc.cu Una delegación de la Cámara Cívica Rusa, durante una visita a La Habana, donó ayuda humanitaria a Cuba para apoyar a la población del país que sufre una crisis energética provocada por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | Según una nota dada a conocer este lunes por el canal Russkiy Mir.ru., la donación consiste en alimentos, dulces, linternas portátiles, memorias USB y botiquines de primeros auxilios. | La ceremonia de donación tuvo lugar durante una reunión con la directiva del Instituto Cubano de la Amistad entre los Pueblos (ICAP), en el marco de los eventos conmemorativos del centenario de Fidel Castro (13 de ag…
(2026-08-17). øTransferencias sí, pero cómo? Los desafíos de la bancarización en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Hoy vamos a conversar sobre los retos y las nuevas medidas de la banca en Cuba. øCómo se piensa satisfacer la demanda de efectivo? øDe qué modo se contempla incentivar a los comercios para que acepten el pago en línea? øCómo se prevé la iniciativa del pago de las jubilaciones desde el sector privado? øQué debe resolverse primero para que la bancarización sea una alternativa lógica y confiable y no una obligación difícil de cumplir?.
(2026-08-17). Kushner discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu after rare Hamas meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Donald Trump's envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday, a day after holding a rare meeting with Hamas' leader in Cairo in a bid to push forward the United States president's Gaza plan. | Netanyahu, whose ruling coalition is trailing in Israeli opinion polls ahead of an October national election, publicly rejected this month a US-backed agreement that would see Hamas surrender its arms in exchange for Israel withdrawing from Gaza. | Trump had said the agreement would be carried out in phases, with Israeli forces withdrawin…
(2026-08-17). Kushner, Netanyahu agree on path forward for Gaza, Board of Peace official says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) – A meeting on Monday between Donald Trump's envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was "lengthy, in depth, and very productive," a Board of Peace official said, adding that agreement was reached with Netanyahu on a path forward for the Gaza conflict. (Reporting by Steve Holland; Editing by Katharine Jackson)…
(2026-08-17). Why Kushner met Hamas leaders, and what it means for Trump's Gaza roadmap. aljazeera.com Jared Kushner to meet Netanyahu next, after Israel rejected Trump's 15-point Gaza roadmap.
(2026-08-17). UAE billionaire Habtoor takes aim at Ben Gvir's Gaza rhetoric. al-monitor.com The prominent Dubai businessman condemned the Israeli national security minister's call to kill of dozens Gazans nightly, putting a pointed criticism from an influential Emirati voice on the record.
(2026-08-17). Israel releases 35 Palestinian prisoners back into Gaza. aljazeera.com Emotional reunions greeted 35 Palestinians prisoners released by Israel into Gaza.
(2026-08-17). Kushner meets Netanyahu to push Trump Gaza plan. aljazeera.com The talks come one day after the US president's son-in-law held a rare meeting with Hamas leaders in Egypt.
(2026-08-17). My Favorite Teacher Survived the War on Gaza But Didn't Survive the "Ceasefire" truthout.org When Israel finally accepted a ceasefire in Gaza in October 2025, I thought the river of blood and loss had finally stopped, and that I would no longer have to live through the same feelings of grief again. But that hope did not last long. Since the so-called ceasefire came into effect, the Palestinian Ministry of Health has recorded the killings of more than 1,100 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip… |
(2026-08-16). Venezuelan artist Osvaldo Vegas's retrospective held at Guangdong Art Museum. ecns.cn The retrospective of the Venezuelan artist Oswaldo Vigas opened at Guangdong Art Museum in Guangzhou on Saturday, featuring major artworks and archival documents spanning over seven decades of creation.
(2026-08-17). Beyond the 'Delcyification' of Analysis. orinocotribune.com By Kimberly D. Miller — Aug 10, 2026 | Less than a year after the deadly January 3 U.S. military attack on Venezuela that abducted President Nicolás Maduro and First Combatant Cilia Flores, Venezuelan sovereignty is being spoken of in the past tense. | What was once held up as one of the hemisphere's most consequential experiments in anti-imperialism is increasingly described as a memory. Rhetoric has proliferated that Venezuela represents a revolution defeated, betrayed, a state reduced to vassalage, and a government administering the terms of its own subordination to Washington. | There is no question that…
(2026-08-17). PFLP Raises Concerns Over Venezuela's Renewed Ties With 'Israel'. orinocotribune.com The PFLP voices concern over Venezuela's agreement with "Israel" on technical cooperation and consular coordination, warning of normalization. | The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) has expressed grave concern over a statement by the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry The PFLP stated that it views this step, particularly the opening…
(2026-08-17). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez Schedules National Popular Consultation for October 11. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced this Saturday that the National Popular Consultation, originally scheduled for July and suspended after the earthquakes, will take place on October 11. | During an event for the granting of credits to 157 condominiums in Caracas, Rodríguez recalled that "on July 12 we had a popular consultation that, at the request of the communes due to the double seismic event, was canceled." | "I want to announce that on October 11 of this year, we will go to a popular consultation so that the communal councils, communes, communal circuits, and the condominium boards, which…
(2026-08-17). Venezuela's Alba Brigade: Children's Day in Post-Earthquake Catia La Mar (Part II). mronline.org 
All of us hoped that our brigade would not only build popular power but also serve as a springboard for recharging Venezuela's socialist project.
(2026-08-17). 'Truth or fiction': US trial of Tupac Shakur's accused killer begins. aljazeera.com Prosecutors claim Duane Davis was 'on-site commander' in murder of Shakur, who died after drive-by shooting in 1996.
(2026-08-16). Unitree unveils humanoid robot capable of 2-meter jump. ecns.cn Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics unveiled a new humanoid robot dubbed "Superman" on Monday, saying it can perform a 2-meter jump from a standing position and reach a top speed of 12.66 meters per second with 0.85-meter-long legs.
(2026-08-17). Japanese PM and ministers honour war-criminals at imperialist Yasukuni shrine. thecanary.co 
Commemorating the 81st anniversary of Japan's unconditional WWII surrender in August 1946, Japan's political leaders honoured a monument to known war-criminals. The infamous Yasukuni shrine commemorates thousands of war-criminals who served in the brutal Imperial Japanese Army. Leaders included the Prime Minister, defence minister and various cabinet members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Among […] | By
(2026-08-16). Xi calls for learning from Jiang Zemin's rock-solid political conviction. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for learning from late leader Jiang Zemin's firmness in political conviction.
(2026-08-17). Understanding Smart Use of Property Payment Plans. ummid.com Good Property Payment Plans do a lot more than just defer cash outflow – they have a bearing on actual affordability and management of liquidity and can be great tools to buy a property with superior foresight and discipline.
(2026-08-16). Hunan's Xiangxi draws global travelers amid tourism boom. ecns.cn Xiangxi in Hunan Province is seeing a surge in international visitors as destinations such as Zhangjiajie and Furong Town gain global popularity.
(2026-08-16). Patchwork crafts gain popularity among young Chinese. ecns.cn Patchwork, a traditional handicraft that transforms leftover fabrics into unique creations, is becoming increasingly popular among young people in China.
(2026-08-17). Trump cuts South Korea drills, nods to North Korea as US focus shifts to Iran. infobrics.org The Trump administration is scaling back the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises with South Korea while US forces remain entangled in the Middle East amid the war in Iran. The decision comes alongside the withdrawal of the last US aircraft carrier deployed in the Western Pacific.
(2026-08-17). Cameroon win first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title. tribune.com.pk 
Cameroon claimed their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title when they thumped surprise package Malawi 3-0 in the final, with Marie Ngah's first-half double helping seal victory on Sunday. | Cameroon had lost three finals but made it fourth-time lucky against a Malawi side making their debut at the continental championship. Ranked 153 in the world and 32nd on the African continent, Malawi had a fairytale run to the decider. | The two finalists had already sealed their place at the Women's World Cup in Brazil next year, along with fellow semifinalists Morocco and Algeria. The latter finished third…
(2026-08-16). 23rd China-ASEAN Expo expected to attract over 3,000 global exhibitors. ecns.cn Over 3,000 global exhibitors are expected to attend the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) which will be held during Sept. 17 through Sept. 21, according to the expo secretariat.
(2026-08-17). WHYY Newscast for Monday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-17). Adani, BJP and RSS keeping the 'system' under their control: Rahul Gandhi in Prayagraj. ummid.com Adani, BJP and RSS have captured the system and keeping it under their control, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi said while addressing thousands of students gathered at KP Ground in Prayagraj for the Congress Party's Chhatron Ki Goonj (Echo of Students) program Saturday August 08, 2026.
(2026-08-17). Makkah Quran Competition 2026 Preliminary Round Starts. ummid.com The Preliminary Qualifying Round of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Quran began Friday August 07, 2026 at the competition venue in Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-17). How the UAE's Smear Campaign Against Sneako Backfired. muslimskeptic.com Israeli propaganda against Muslims and Palestinians has been at an all-time high ever since October 7th, with the propaganda being so blatant and the narrative so poorly written that people can now readily identify when a smear campaign is launched by Israel or one of its puppet arms against influential voices opposed to Israel. And …
(2026-08-17). Innovations in heavy cargo transportation to take effect in Belarus soon. eng.belta.by Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin signed a resolution "On the procedure for participation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in road traffic".
(2026-08-17). Hakeem Jeffries' Betrayal Shows Why Democratic Voters Are So Enraged. levernews.com House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) announced his opposition to Medicare for All on the same day a CBS News poll found 90 percent of Democratic voters support the idea — and 72 hours after a Yale University study showed the program would save 114,000 American lives and $1 trillion every single year. Here's some important context: Jeffries has raked in hundreds of thousands of dollars of campaign cash from healthcare PACs in the 2026 election cycle and didn't face any primary challenge holding him accountable to Democratic voters' desires, despite him representing a deep New York City blue distri…
(2026-08-17). AJK sets August 24 polls for reserved seats. tribune.com.pk 
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission (AJKEC) has announced the schedule for elections to eight reserved seats in the Legislative Assembly, marking the beginning of the fourth phase of the electoral process and setting the stage for the formation of the new government in the region. | Polling for the reserved seats will be held on August 24 from 10am to 1pm at the Legislative Assembly Hall in Muzaffarabad. | Of the eight reserved seats, five are allocated to women, one to Ulema and Mashaikh, one to overseas residents of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and one to technocrats and other professionals. | Ac…
(2026-08-17). Retail trade in Belarus up 8.1% in January-July 2026. eng.belta.by One-day retail sale volume per capita came at Br33.6 as against Br30.7 year-on-year.
(2026-08-17). Forest access ban in effect in 25 districts across Belarus. eng.belta.by A ban on entering forests is in effect in 25 districts of Belarus, while restrictions have been imposed in the remaining areas.
(2026-08-17). Xinjiang Disinformation 2.0 Raised and Debunked. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-17). Historians, doctors and workers on five continents demand freedom for jailed Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Opposition to the imprisonment of Bogdan Syrotiuk continued to build over the weekend, six days after a Ukrainian court gave the 27-year-old socialist 15 years in prison for calling for the unity of Ukrainian and Russian workers against the war.
(2026-08-17). EXCLUSIVE: leaked documents explode Unite's denials of Graham's husband's bullying of staff. thecanary.co 
Earlier in August 2026, Maddison Wheeldon exposed, for the Canary and Skwawkbox, bullying and misogyny toward staff by Jack Clarke, husband of Unite union general secretary Sharon Graham. Skwawkbox first revealed Clarke's conduct — and Graham's attempts to have recordings of it destroyed — several years ago, but new and exclusively leaked union transcripts of […] | By
(2026-08-16). Xi calls for learning from Jiang Zemin's dedication to people's well-being. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for efforts to learn from late leader Jiang Zemin's dedication to and profound love for the people.
(2026-08-17). Neoliberal Policy Hollowed Out Universities. Now They Are Collapsing. truthout.org If education is indeed the great vehicle of social and economic mobility, then higher education is no longer delivering the promise of the "American dream." In fact, this "dream" has become a fiscal nightmare. Colleges and universities saw 9,000 job cuts and buyouts in 2025, and several college closures, mergers, and looming budget crises have already been announced in 2026. |
(2026-08-17). Billionaire Google Co-Founder Spends $102M to Fund Opposition to CA Wealth Tax. truthout.org Google co-founder Sergey Brin, one of the richest men in the world, has spent more than $100 million backing a group seeking to stop a popular California ballot initiative that would impose a one-time tax on the wealth of the state's billionaires. New filings reported by The Los Angeles Times detail Brin's role in funding Building a Better California, which is pushing two ballot measures that… |
(2026-08-17). GMB forced to apologise for Reform UK lies. thecanary.co 
Reform UK has been accused of many things in 2026, but a tendency towards honesty is not one of them. The latest example of a Reform politician telling porkies came on 16 August when Nadhim Zahawi peddled some rubbish about Count Binface. Now, Good Morning Britain have been forced to apologise on the man's behalf: Today,@GMB […] | By
(2026-08-17). New Patriot Battalion To Bolster Guam's Defenses Within Months. twz.com 
(2026-08-17). Record Belgian wildfire jumps in size. tribune.com.pk 
Crucial air support swung into action Sunday to help firefighters tame Belgium's largest modern-day wildfire, which has mushroomed in size since breaking out two days ago in a hard-to-access nature reserve. | More than 250 firefighters and emergency workers were battling to contain the blaze in the High Fens park near the German border, an area of fragile peatlands and pine forests popular with hikers. | Authorities described the conditions Sunday as still "challenging", but two of the fire fronts ⚪ heading towards the localities of Jalhay and Monschau ⚪ were now "under control", according to Interior Minist…
(2026-08-16). Russian-themed fair brings dacha-style vibes to Tianjin for debut run. ecns.cn The "Made-in-Russia" festive fair, hosted by the Russian Export Center (REC), opened in Tianjin on Saturday, marking the event's first launch in the city.
(2026-08-16). Guizhou apples gain popularity across Southeast Asia. ecns.cn A fresh batch of 20 metric tons of Gala apples on Saturday departed Weining County in Guizhou Province for Vietnam via cold-chain transport, reaching the border within 24 hours. The high-altitude fruit, affectionately nicknamed "sunshine sweethearts," is quickly gaining popularity across Southeast Asia.
(2026-08-17). Jacquet scores on Liverpool debut in friendly win over Como. tribune.com.pk 
Jeremy Jacquet scored on his Liverpool debut as Andoni Iraola's Reds ended their pre-season campaign with a 2-0 win over Serie A side Como at Anfield on Sunday. | After agreeing a reported £60 million ($81 million) transfer for Jacquet in January, the 21-year-old Frenchman's move was confirmed on July 1. | But a niggling knee injury had kept him on the sidelines until the visit of Cesc Fabregas's Como. | The centre-back impressed in the early stages with some well-timed challenges and rounded off a fine first appearance for Liverpool with a tap-in from Cody Gakpo's cross that gave the Merseysiders a 2-0…
(2026-08-17). Watch: Grand Mosque Friday Sermon was befitting of Makkah Joint Defence Deal. ummid.com The Friday Sermon delivered by Imam and Khateeb of the Makkah Grand Mosque Sheikh Faisal bin Jameel Ghazzawi before the formal signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Deal between the three countries was prepared keeping in mind the significance of the occasion.
(2026-08-17). In Trump's Economy, Black Adults and Their Families Face Worsening Job Security and Financial Stability. portside.org In Trump's Economy, Black Adults and Their Families Face Worsening Job Security and Financial Stability |
(2026-08-17). US Military Claims Legal Compliance Amid Unlawful Killings. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Members of Yemen's African community protest against a US airstrike that hit a migrant detention center in Saada, Yemen, May 11, 2025. | © 2025 Mohammed Huwais/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-08-17). Trump orders US to scale back South Korea military drills. aljazeera.com Donald Trump has ordered the US military to scale back joint exercises with South Korea.
(2026-08-17). Fiji High Court orders release of seven devices seized from journalist Charlie Charters. asiapacificreport.nz By Andrew Naidu in Suva Fiji's High Court has granted an application seeking the release of seven electronic devices seized by police from British-Fiji journalist and sports official Charlie Charters. The application was heard before Justice Pita Bulamainaivalu after preliminary issues were raised concerning the proper parties to the proceedings and the transfer of…
(2026-08-17). Historian: Belarusians know how to compromise, make friends, defend their national identity. eng.belta.by You are welcome to visit us but not with claims against us or against our national home, including historical claims. We remember, we love, and we take pride in our historical tradition, our culture, and our ancestors. Igor Marzalyuk said.
(2026-08-17). Fifth death at Michigan women's prison as families confront Whitmer administration. wsws.org Five women have died since May at Michigan's only women's prison, where incarcerated women describe systematic medical neglect under a for-profit health care system defended by the Whitmer administration.
(2026-08-16). 17 Guizhou schools partner with Malaysian counterparts. ecns.cn Seventeen schools in Guizhou Province signed partnership agreements Sunday with 17 Malaysian schools during the 2026 Guizhou—Malaysia Friendship Schools and Exchange Programme at Guiyang No. 3 High School.
(2026-08-17). Jamia Distance Admission 2026: 11 New Courses Added to Existing 49. ummid.com The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) has introduced 11 new certificate and diploma programmes during the current academic session (2026—27) in addition to the existing 49 programmes simultaneously extending the last date of application.
(2026-08-17). PSG beaten by Lens in French Champions' Trophy. tribune.com.pk 
Ten-man Lens denied Paris Saint-Germain a second trophy in five days as Florian Thauvin's first-half goal secured a 1-0 victory in the French Champions' Trophy on Sunday. | Lens were worthy winners in their first match under new coach Dino Toppmoeller, adding to the French Cup title they won under previous boss Pierre Sage in May. | PSG, who beat Aston Villa on Wednesday in the UEFA Super Cup, struggled to find their flow at Lens' Stade Bollaert-Delelis, despite their hosts having Kyllian Antonio sent off in the first half. | Luis Enrique's men will turn their attentions to the start of their Ligue 1 title def…
(2026-08-17). Seifert powers Super Giants to Hundred title. tribune.com.pk 
Tim Seifert smashed 72 from 38 balls as Manchester Super Giants beat Trent Rockets by five wickets with two balls remaining to win the 2026 Hundred men's title at Lord's on Sunday. | Seifert, named player of the match and player of the series, struck four fours and seven sixes as Super Giants chased 159, finishing on 162 for five from 98 balls. | After Jos Buttler elected to field, Seifert and Paul Walter launched the chase with a 66-run opening partnership from 31 balls. Walter made 22 from 14 balls, with two fours and a six. | Seifert reached his 50 from 23 balls, having already hit four fours and five sixes…
(2026-08-17). Trump 'very happy' over signing of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Monday welcomed the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement by Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. | "Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement," he said on Sunday on Truth Social. | truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/1171072… | Trump said the deal shows "how the Middle East is coming together, and how countries will finally be able to defend themselves in a more meaningful way. Congratulations to the Great Leadership of the three nations mentioned. | "THIS IS A BIG…
(2026-08-17). Trump instructs Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea.
(2026-08-17). Stephen A. Smith Vs. NABJ: The 'Thumbs Down' Award Beef Explained. newsone.com 
Source: Dave Kotinsky / Getty | Stephen A. Smith found himself facing a new wave of criticism this weekend after the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Why Did Stephen A. Smith Receive the NABJ's "Thumbs Down" Award?: | According to the NABJ, the "Thumbs Down" Award…
(2026-08-17). Trump's Constitutional Dictatorship. portside.org Trump's Constitutional Dictatorship |
(2026-08-17). Photos: Indonesia earthquake rescue efforts continue as death toll hits 68. aljazeera.com At least 68 killed in eastern Indonesia as aftershocks and landslides hamper aid.
(2026-08-17). How Are Europe's Heatwaves Exposing a Growing Insurance Gap for Businesses? moderndiplomacy.eu For more than a century, cafes in the Italian city of Padua have welcomed customers for an early evening aperitivo, with people gathering outdoors before dinner. But as Europe faces its fifth heatwave of the year, the traditional 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. period has almost disappeared. Customers are increasingly choosing air-conditioned indoor spaces, leaving …
(2026-08-17). "The Nerd Reich" : Author Gil Durán on Big Tech Fascism, Peter Thiel, JD Vance & the War on Democracy. democracynow.org 
A new book by longtime Bay Area journalist Gil Durán investigates "tech fascism" and its mounting influence on U.S. politics. The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy follows the rise of Vice President JD Vance, the former venture capitalist whose "outsider" campaign for Senate was bankrolled by the billionaire co-founder of PayPal and Palantir, Peter Thiel. Durán traces the ideological lineage of the current Trump administration back from Vance to Thiel and the far-right-wing monarchist Curtis Yarvin, whose "right-libertarian" political theory has long m…
(2026-08-17). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-17). Sunday Science: Astronomers Discover a New Kind of Cosmic Object — A Black Hole 'Star'. portside.org Sunday Science: Astronomers Discover a New Kind of Cosmic Object — A Black Hole 'Star' |
(2026-08-17). VA's Largest Community Care Administrator Has A Problem. popularresistance.org For many veterans grappling with mental health issues, nothing beats sitting in the room with a therapist. Charlie Marg is one of them. His wife, Paige, testified to this last year at a Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs hearing examining treatment in the Community Care Network (CCN) — the VA's backup pool of private-sector providers: "My husband has utilized telehealth before in some of his referrals to community care. Personally, he would rather choose to see somebody in person… especially when he's talking about his mental health struggles."
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). Mining executives bought stock in their own firm days before Trump shrank Bears Ears. nationofchange.org 
House Democrats have opened an investigation for insider trading.
(2026-08-17). Makkah Defence Pact: Should India be Alarmed? ummid.com Diplomatically, at present, it would be wise of India to remain a quiet observer to inking of Mecca Agreement and other developments, it is likely to be least affected by!
(2026-08-16). Xi calls for learning from Jiang Zemin's extraordinary courage, vision. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for learning from late leader Jiang Zemin's extraordinary courage and vision.
(2026-08-17). The World Is Not Ending — But Why Do 2026 Earthquakes Feel Like an Apocalypse? thinktank.pk A sequence of powerful earthquakes across different parts of the world in 2026 has produced an unsettling question that appears increasingly often on social media: Is the Earth entering an unusually dangerous period, or are people witnessing the beginning of something much larger? The anxiety is understandable. In August alone, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck …
(2026-08-17). China and Russia Are Pressuring Japan on Two Fronts. Is a Pacific Pincer Taking Shape? moderndiplomacy.eu Putin's Kuril landing is not a bilateral Russia-Japan sovereignty dispute. It is the northern half of a coordinated Sino-Russian pressure campaign on Tokyo — timed to the same waters a joint Chinese-Russian flotilla patrolled weeks earlier, and confirmed within twenty-four hours by Beijing's own explicit endorsement of Moscow's claim. On July 26th, a joint Chinese-Russian …
(2026-08-17). Cameroon seal first women's Africa Cup of Nations crown to make history. thecanary.co 
Cameroon claimed their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title with a composed 3—0 victory over Malawi, completing a tournament run defined by organisation, efficiency and a clear attacking edge. The result, achieved in the final against a Malawi side making their debut at this stage of the competition, marked a significant moment for Cameroonian […] | By
(2026-08-17). Bank regulator clears a Trump family crypto venture to open a national trust bank. nationofchange.org 
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(2026-08-17). NAACP, Congressional Black Caucus Lends Support in Nolan Wells' Case. capitalbnews.org 
From the National Urban League Conference to the National Association of Black Journalists annual convention, Nolan Wells' parents are on a nonstop campaign to get answers into the mysterious death of their son. They're getting more help in their quest, this time from the NAACP's Office of General Counsel, which announced Aug. 17 that it …
(2026-08-17). UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key This Week: Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the UGC NET official website 'ugcnet.nta.nic.in' the Answer Keys (Provisional) of UGC NET June 2026 this week, it has been officially confirmed.
(2026-08-17). From Michigan to Florida: Is Foreign Policy Becoming the Democratic Party's New Electoral Fault Line? moderndiplomacy.eu When Money Stops Being Enough Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan should be read carefully. It does not prove that the Democratic Party has turned against Israel, nor that money has suddenly lost its power in American elections. El-Sayed won a close race, but the result is difficult to dismiss. El-Sayed was hardly vague about where …
(2026-08-17). Hajj 2027 Last Date of Payment Extended. ummid.com In a relief for the pilgrims selected through Haj Qurrah 2027 and are all set to travel to Makkah for Hajj 2027 (Haj 1448H), the Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of payment.
(2026-08-17). Trump Orders Pentagon to Cut Back South Korea Military Drills. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the cost of the drills and Seoul's refusal to participate in U.S. actions against Iran. Trump said on Sunday that he was unhappy the United States had agreed to participate in the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises …
(2026-08-17). Mamdani Can't Arrest Netanyahu, Mayor Barry Shows What He Can Do Next. portside.org Mamdani Can't Arrest Netanyahu, Mayor Barry Shows What He Can Do Next |
(2026-08-16). Chinese-Canadian youth engage with traditional culture in Chongqing. ecns.cn The "China-Canada Youth Cultural Heritage Conservation International Volunteer Service" program and the China-Canada (Chongqing) Youth Cultural Heritage Art Exchange Camp were held in Chongqing from August 5 to 13.
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-17). "Operation Puppet Master" : Trump Admin Spied on Minnesota Activists & Unions After ICE Killings. democracynow.org 
Newly released federal documents have revealed the existence of an expansive surveillance program launched by the federal government against activists, labor unions, community groups, and even a bicycle repair collective, in Minnesota last winter. "Operation Puppet Master" was launched in response to statewide protests against the ICE killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. The program has come to light in the course of a federal case against 15 Minnesotans who have been accused of "conspiracy" to impede ICE's immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota. Isaac Sant, one of the defenda…
(2026-08-17). Black Man Found Hanging From Tree In Raleigh, Police Say It's 'Being Investigated As A Suicide'. newsone.com 
(2026-08-17). Loan Comparison Services Gain Attention Among Digital Borrowers. moderndiplomacy.eu Digital lending has made it easier for consumers to explore financial products online. Borrowers can now research lenders, check requirements, upload documents, and apply using a phone or computer. However, having more options can also make it harder to decide which choice is suitable. Loan comparison services help borrowers review different options in one place. …
(2026-08-17). Search for Indonesia earthquake victims underway on Independence Day. geo.tv Phone charging booth sits among rubble at a heavily-damaged building at L. Say port following an earthquake in Maumere, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, August 15, 2026.— ReutersNearly 1,600 aftershocks reported on Monday: official.500 homes damaged, roads blocked with…
(2026-08-17). The 'Great Wealth Transfer' is coming. Are Philly-area families and financial advisers ready? whyy.org Over the next two decades, at least $36 trillion in wealth — and perhaps as much as $105 trillion — will be passed down within families, the majority from baby boomers to their kids and grandkids. | The so-called "Great Wealth Transfer" has drawn attention both for the impacts it will have on millions of heirs across the country, and for the opportunities and challenges it presents for financial advisors, estate attorneys and other professionals who help people manage their money, especially wealthy families. | "The transfer of wealth will provide an opportunity for current financial planners —…
(2026-08-17). Stephen A. Smith Spent Years Auditioning For The NABJ's Thumbs Down Award. Now He's Mad He Won [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Jason Mendez / Getty | There is something almost hilarious about Stephen A. Smith being angry that the National Association of Black Journalists gave him a "Thumbs Down" award. | Not because the award is funny. Not because NABJ is beyond criticism. And certainly not because Stephen A. Smith doesn't have the right to disagree with it. | It's hilarious because Stephen A. Smith has spent years auditioning for this exact award. | He has built an extraordinarily successful media career by turning conflict into content. He argues. He provokes. He criticizes. He lectures. He picks fights and then picks fights…
(2026-08-17). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-17). Ansar Allah Announces Attacks on Saudi Ship in Red Sea, Saudi-Backed Forces in Yemen's Marib Province. news.antiwar.com Ansar Allah military spokesman Yahya Saree announced on Monday an attack on a Saudi ship in the Red Sea and strikes on Saudi-backed forces in Yemen's Marib province, as the conflict in Yemen continues to escalate. Saree said that Yemeni forces struck what he called a "Saudi-led coalition landing ship" and four accompanying warships with …
(2026-08-17). Meet Dr. Azizuddin Khan: IIT Prof Recommended for J.C. Bose Fellowship. ummid.com In a landmark achievement for Indian Science and Research, Prof. Dr. Azizuddin Khan, eminent Psychologist, Neuroscientist and Psychophysiologist at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), has been recommended for the prestigious J.C. Bose Fellowship (ANRF J.C. Bose Grant).
(2026-08-16). 12 Chinese, Russian basketball teams compete in Tongjiang border invitational. ecns.cn The 2026 Tongjiang "Border Super League" China-Russia Basketball Invitational kicked off on Saturday in Tongjiang City, Heilongjiang Province, featuring twelve teams from both countries competing over a seven‚Äëday period.
(2026-08-17). Jeffries Says He Opposes Medicare for All — Which Would Save 114k Lives Yearly. truthout.org House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) has said that he now opposes Medicare for All, flipping on his previous stance just as Democrats are on the cusp of potentially winning back control of the House. Medicare for All is "not legislation that I am currently cosponsoring or that I support," Jeffries said in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday. Jeffries declined to say… |
(2026-08-17). Real disposable income of Belarusian households up 8% in H1 2026. eng.belta.by The real disposable money income of individuals is calculated as monetary income minus taxes, duties, and fees adjusted bearing in mind the index of consumer prices for goods and services.
(2026-08-17). Why did Trump scale back war games with South Korea? aljazeera.com US president cites good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…
(2026-08-17). Exclusive: Palestine Action Lawyer Rajiv Menon Breaks Silence on Facing Contempt Charges in U.K. democracynow.org 
A prominent human rights lawyer in the United Kingdom has been charged with criminal contempt for his closing speech in the trial of his client, Charlotte "Lottie" Head, one of four Palestine Action activists who were sentenced as terrorists over their involvement in a 2024 protest and raid on an Israeli weapons factory. Their sentencing marked the first time a British judge issued terrorism sentencing enhancements on people who were not actually convicted of terrorism. An additional 21 currently jailed Palestine Action protesters could face similar sentences, which carry multiyear prison terms. | The…
(2026-08-17). Calls for inquiry into 'hounding' of former Cambridge academic1′. tribune.com.pk 
More than 31,000 people, including several MPs, have signed a petition urging UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to hold a public inquiry into alleged media harassment of the late academic Jason Arday, the organisers said Sunday. | The petition was launched by the Good Law Project activist group after Arday, who was appointed three years ago as the youngest-ever black professor at Cambridge University, was found dead on Friday. | The project had been supporting Arday since he resigned earlier this month from the university and as a fellow of Jesus College after both institutions launched investigations into | alle…
(2026-08-17). Aus Sorge vor Trump sucht Europa eine Rolle bei mà∂glichen Gesprà§chen zwischen Russland und der Ukraine. strategic-culture.su Franzà∂sische, deutsche und britische Diplomaten arbeiten an einem Format fàºr kàºnftige Verhandlungen — auch wenn Russland bislang wenig Interesse daran gezeigt hat. | Aus Sorge, von Prà§sident Trump von mà∂glichen Gesprà§chen àºber ein Ende des russisch-ukrainischen Krieges ausgeschlossen zu werden, arbeiten drei europà§ische Là§nder gemeinsam daran, sicherzustellen, dass Europa einen Platz am Verhandlungstisch erhà§lt, wie fàºnf europà§ische Regierungsvertreter mitteilten. | Europà§ische Diplomaten arbeiten an einem Format fàºr k຅
(2026-08-17). Cong leader Saud Hasan raiases immigration problems with UK MP Amanda Hack. ummid.com Congress leader Syed Saud Hasan from Madhya Pradesh Capital Bhopal met with Amanda Jayne Hack, MP from the ruling Labour Party of Britain (England), Saturday August 08, 2026 and discussed in detail the difficulties faced by Indians living in the United Kingdom due to the new immigration policies.
(2026-08-17). David Daokui Li on the end of offshore tax evasion for China's wealthy. mronline.org 
The Tsinghua economist welcomes China's new offshore trust tax rules and reflects on the stark disparity between taxes on capital and labour.
(2026-08-17). Total Solar Eclipse August 12, 2026 – Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com A Total Solar Eclipse will be witnessed Wednesday August 12, 2026 and will be visible in Europe, United States, Canada, Northwestern Africa and other northern regions (Total or Partial) but not in India, Saudi Arabia and other Asian countries.
(2026-08-17). Trump says US to 'substantially reduce' military drills with South Korea. aljazeera.com US president says he's 'not happy' about the drills, citing his 'very good relationship' with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
(2026-08-17). Why MMRDA Needs Surbana Jurong to Develop Third Mumbai? ummid.com The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) should feel embarrassed that it has engaged a Singapore firm for crores of rupees to plan the Third Mumbai.
(2026-08-17). Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country's history. tribune.com.pk 
The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, government data showed on Sunday, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country's history. | Congo's public health institute said in its latest report that confirmed cases had risen to 4,945, including 101 new cases detected in the previous 24 hours. | The outbreak, Congo's 17th, was already the biggest in the country's history in terms of number of cases – a milestone reached in late July. The latest government data shows that the total number of deaths has surpassed the 2,299 deaths recorded i…
(2026-08-17). The U.S. State Department Is Celebrating Lies About the Monroe Doctrine. davidswanson.org The U.S. State Department has shamelessly published a video celebrating "imperialism" and "dominance" of the Western hemisphere under the banner of the Monroe Doctrine, complete with falsified history and grotesque omissions. In 2013, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had declared the unpopular and blatantly imperialist Monroe Doctrine dead, even while acting as if it …
(2026-08-17). Israel's religious right is changing the state from within. aljazeera.com Religious fundamentalism is advancing through Israel's institutions, narrowing freedoms and deepening inequality.
(2026-08-17). Photos: Rising energy prices disrupt education on Cambodia's Tonle Sap lake. aljazeera.com Children on Tonle Sap sacrifice education, with many working to help their families cover increasing fuel costs.
(2026-08-16). Xi calls for learning from Jiang Zemin's innovative spirit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for efforts to learn from the innovative spirit of late leader Jiang Zemin.
(2026-08-17). USS Lincoln crisis: How it compares to past aircraft carrier deployments. aljazeera.com The USS Abraham Lincoln crisis highlights the toll of lengthy deployments on crew morale and operational readiness.
(2026-08-17). Belarus eighth at Men's U20 European Water Polo Championship Division One. eng.belta.by In the consolation round, the Belarusian team lost to Georgia (7-17), and in the match for seventh place, they fell to Portugal (15-16).
(2026-08-17). EDB: Inflation in Belarus will remain below 7% ceiling in 2026. eng.belta.by We expect that by the end of 2026, inflation will remain below the ceiling set by the National Bank, EDB analysts said.
(2026-08-17). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-17). President Trump's Billionaire Boy's Club. commondreams.org A new investigation by Public Citizen reveals that 57 individuals within the Trump administration, excluding President Trump, are individually worth as much as $100 million, eight of whom are billionaires. The analysis underscores the growing economic divide between the average American worker, who earns $65,000 a year, and the politically-connected individuals who hold the power to address the economic strain facing the general populace. Of the 57 ultra-wealthy individuals identified, 31 have personal assets exceeding $100 million, while the remainder have assets reaching $100 million. Forty of them are runni…
(2026-08-17). India, Russia Begin De-Dollarization to Hit $100 Billion Trade Target. infobrics.org Russia and India had made a bilateral trade deal in 2025 to reach a $100 billion target by paying in local currencies by 2030. The efforts to reach the finishing line have picked up steam with both countries redrawing the line in trade policies…
(2026-08-17). Scottie Scheffler wins St Jude Championship by eight shots. aljazeera.com Scheffler's 21st career PGA Tour title earns the American $3.6m for his resounding victory at TPC Southwind.
(2026-08-17). Why is Israel holding hundreds of Palestinian bodies, Haaretz exposes. ummid.com Israel is holding the bodies of hundreds of deceased Palestinians, nearly 1,700, for bargaining purposes for potential use in future exchange deals, even though there are currently no Israelis being held captives by the Palestinian resistance.
(2026-08-17). The Jeju Massacre Was a Hidden Crime of America's Cold War. portside.org The Jeju Massacre Was a Hidden Crime of America's Cold War |
(2026-08-16). Cross-Strait AI industry development alliance launched in E China's Kunshan. ecns.cn A Cross-Strait artificial intelligence industry development alliance was established on Sunday in Kunshan, east China's Jiangsu Province, aiming to combine the complementary strengths of the Chinese mainland and Taiwan to drive growth in the AI sector.
(2026-08-17). Xi to address late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin's centenary commemoration. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will attend and address a grand meeting commemorating the centenary of the birth of late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin on Aug. 17.
(2026-08-17). Arsenal preview: Key questions heading into 2026-27 Premier League season. aljazeera.com Does Guimaraes complete the midfield? Can they finally win the Champions League? And who is set for a breakout season?>
(2026-08-17). Argentina Native Community Reports Violent Jujuy Eviction. orinocotribune.com At least 10 people were injured and three homes demolished during a police operation in Humahuaca, community members said. | Members of the Santa Rosa Indigenous community in Argentina's northern Jujuy province said at least 10 people were injured and three homes destroyed during a police eviction operation Monday, while families were also seeking information about several children taken from the site. | The operation took place in Humahuaca, where infantry forces and police entered land claimed by the community. Residents said officers fired rubber bullets and used tear gas as families tried to prevent heavy mac…
(2026-08-17). Zambia incumbent takes early election lead as opposition alleges armed raid. aljazeera.com President Hakainde Hichilema appears on course for outright win as observers cite violence and a tilted campaign field.
(2026-08-17). Belarus' grain harvest exceeds 8.2m tonnes. eng.belta.by As of 17 August 2026, grain harvest including rapeseed amounted to 8.215 million tonnes, which was almost 1.5 million tonnes more than on the same date in 2025.
(2026-08-17). The backlash against anti-depressants. whyy.org Why are some calling for reforming the psychiatric status quo? And how might the discourse impact the future of depression treatment?
(2026-08-17). Israel creates fake think tank in likely attempt to dupe AI chatbots. responsiblestatecraft.org At a glance, the Hanover Institute for Public Policy looks like a new think tank dedicated to Israel/Palestine. The organization churns out think-tank style reports on questions
(2026-08-17). Black August And The Sacred Resistance Of Black Women Political Prisoners. newsone.com 
Source: Bettmann / Getty | Every year when Black August rolls around, the stories we pull from the archive tend to center on Black men's experience while the distinct warfare waged against Black women political prisoners gets reduced to a quiet whisper, if mentioned at all. | I learned to tune my ears to those whispers early on in my academic career. My education in Black political activism began on the streets of North and West Philadelphia, not far from my university's lecture halls. | It was nearly impossible to remain oblivious to Black political struggle while living in Philadelphia, a city mired in a bru…
(2026-08-17). Independent AJK lawmaker Sajid Iqbal joins PML-N after election upset. tribune.com.pk 
Independent Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) lawmaker Sardar Sajid Iqbal, who defeated former AJK prime minister and Muslim Conference leader Sardar Atiq Ahmed Khan in a major upset in the August 10 election, has joined the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), party leader and Special Adviser to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Monday. | Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Sanaullah said Iqbal had accepted the PML-N leadership's request to join the party and support its efforts in the AJK Legislative Assembly. | "We requested Sajid Iqbal that, for the development of his constituency and AJK, he…
(2026-08-17). Lukashenko: Belarus, Indonesia are committed to expanding partnership. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the country celebrates Independence Day.
(2026-08-17). Consumers Frozen Out Of Tariff Refund Bonanza. levernews.com 
(2026-08-17). A Palestinian journey to his West Bank home under settler siege. al-monitor.com (Corrects paragraph two to show that the siege has been ongoing for over a week, not nearly a week)By Pesha MagidQUSRA, West Bank, Aug 17 (Reuters) – He watched from thousands of miles away on a security camera feed as militant Israeli settlers encircled his West Bank house, fearing he could lose his home forever amid increasing Israeli seizures of Palestinian property in the occupied territory.
(2026-08-17). A "Pacific-First" Reality Check. fpif.org In geopolitics, words do matter, and sometimes a deletion says a lot more than a thousand-page defense white paper. The Pentagon's recent move to quietly strip the word "Indo" from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, reverting to its Cold War-era title of the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), was officially framed as a "nostalgic gesture" to But the concept of "Indo-Pacific" was never just about geographical description. It was a deliberate geopolitical f…
(2026-08-17). Food First, Morals Follow: 70 Years on Bertolt Brecht (1956—2026). portside.org Food First, Morals Follow: 70 Years on Bertolt Brecht (1956—2026) |
(2026-08-17). China's Ice Silk Road: Why Being First Through Arctic Matters. ummid.com India cannot out-race China's head start, but it can ensure the Arctic does not become a corridor where Beijing alone writes the terms – for India, for Europe or for anyone else who eventually needs to sail through it.
(2026-08-17). Execs Bought Stock in Their Own Firm Days Before Trump Shrank National Monument. truthout.org Congressional Democrats have opened an investigation into the mining company Energy Fuels after its CEO and chairman bought thousands of shares of the company's stock just days before President Donald Trump downsized the neighboring Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah. The Denver-based company operates White Mesa Mill, the last conventional uranium processing site in the nation… |
(2026-08-17). Wani calls for accountability over doping scandal. tribune.com.pk 
Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Ministry Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani has called for strict accountability in Pakistan's weightlifting setup, saying the country must 'name and shame' athletes responsible for doping violations and take corrective measures to prevent such incidents from damaging Pakistan's international image. | Talking to reporters about Pakistan's weightlifting performance and the recent doping controversy, Wani said negligence had potentially cost Pakistan a medal and stressed that the country needed to treat doping not merely as a sporting violation but as a matter of national characte…
(2026-08-17). Australian school students strike against far right. wsws.org Many students had created their own placards, with some reading "blame billionaires not immigrants," "not another Trump," "power of the people is greater than the people in power" and "keep fascists out, not immigrants."
(2026-08-17). Karnataka UG NEET 2026 Option Entry Last Date Aug 13, Allotment on Aug 19. ummid.com Candidates seeking admission in Medical and Dental courses through Karnataka NEET UG 2026 (UGNEET 2026) Counselling should note that the link to download verification slip and option entry are now available on the website.
(2026-08-17). Save LBI Notifies U.S. Department of Commerce of Intent to Sue for Failure to Protect Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale. wattsupwiththat.com The lawsuit will seek to compel the DOC to revisit and act positively on a 16-month-old Petition asking the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to designate the whale's primary historic migration path a "critical habitat" to ensure its survival. DOC is the parent agency of NOAA.
(2026-08-17). BD PM not to visit India until Hasina extradited. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh said on Sunday that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would not visit India until New Delhi extradited Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladeshi former premier who fled during a 2024 uprising. | The countries have had a strained relationship since deadly anti-government protests brought down Hasina's government and prompted her to escape to neighbouring India, where she remains. | She faces the death penalty in Bangladesh after being convicted of crimes against humanity, and Dhaka has repeatedly requested her extradition. | Speaking to reporters on Sunday, foreign ministry official AKM Shahidul Karim played down m…
(2026-08-17). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data." — Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle)…
(2026-08-17). Zack Polanski calls out antisemitic Economist hit piece. thecanary.co 
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has labelled an Economist piece "antisemitic". And given the outlet's own description of the piece, it's easy to see why: Seems pretty Antisemitic to me. How have we got to the place that they feel so emboldened to write this shit? t.co/CzRwKI5EjQ — Zack Polanski (@ZackPolanski) August 16, 2026 Definitions […] | By
(2026-08-17). PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS SCHEDULES NAT TURNER REBELLION August 21, 2026 COMMEMORATION AND CONDEMNS ATTEMPTS TO ERASE BLACK HISTORY. wibailoutpeople.org 
THE PEOPLES ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP)PO BOX 22505NEWARK, NJ 07101973 801-0001www.njpop.orgCONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM AUGUST 17, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS SCHEDULES NAT TURNER REBELLION COMMEMORATION AND CONDEMNS ATTEMPTS TO ERASE BLACK HISTORY The 17th annual commemoration of the Nat Turner Slave Rebellion will be held Friday, August 21, 2026, 5: 00 pm …
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). DHS Investigated Labor Unions and Activist Groups Over Minnesota ICE Protests in Disturbing Attack on Dissent. rightsanddissent.org Newly released documents Instead, DHS began investigating major labor unions like SEIU and CWA, the environmental group the Sunrise Movement, the Democratic Socialists of America, and an activist collective called Direct Action Minnesota, all for allegedly providing support to ac…
(2026-08-17). Pope calls for an end to West Bank violence against Palestinians. tribune.com.pk 
Pope Leo called on Sunday for an end to violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, amid a surge of attacks by militant settlers and a siege in the territory's village of Qusra. | Israeli settlers encircled houses after cutting off water and electricity, in what rights groups have said is a concerted effort to seize more land, and further eat into territory where Palestinians aim to establish a state. | "I renew my appeal for an end to the repeated violence against the Palestinian civilian | population in the West Bank," the Pope said, without mentioning specific confrontations or attacks. | "I ur…
(2026-08-17). How New Mexico, the Saudi Arabia of Wind, is Beating Dirty Electricity. juancole.com by Karin Kirk, — | Although it's part of an industry famous for changing slowly, New Mexico's largest utility has moved quickly to update its electricity supply to cleaner alternatives. | The Public Service Company of New Mexico, or PNM, said it delivered 80% carbon-free electricity in 2025 after investing in solar energy, batteries, and wind. During the daytime, the sun powers fans, air conditioners, and more across the state. In the evening, solar energy stored in batteries keeps…
(2026-08-17). Palestinian American reunites with family under siege in West Bank. aljazeera.com Videos show the first moments Palestinian-American Loui Ridi arrived at his home in Qusra.
(2026-08-17). Film screening: Pig Feast — Colonialism in Our Time. ecosocialism.org.au 
What does "development" mean when it comes at the cost of Indigenous lands, lives, and futures? Join us for a screening of Pig Feast — Colonialism in Our Time, an investigative documentary examining contemporary colonialism, militarisation, and large‚Äëscale development projects in West Papua.
(2026-08-17). Bodies of four Belarusians killed in traffic accident in Georgia delivered to Minsk. eng.belta.by The bodies of four Belarusian citizens who died in a traffic accident in Georgia have been flown back home.
(2026-08-17). Search for Indonesia quake victims underway on Independence Day. tribune.com.pk 
Rescuers in eastern Indonesia will comb through collapsed buildings on Monday to find anyone who might still be trapped under rubble after a deadly quake that killed at least 53 people, as the country marks its Independence Day reeling from the impact of fresh tremors. | Saturday's disaster in the province of East Nusa Tenggara was the country's deadliest since a 2022 quake killed hundreds in West Java. The official death toll was at 53 as of late Sunday. | The quake also caused landslides and blocked roads across Indonesia's southernmost province, including the regions of Sikka and Manggarai. Thousands were e…
(2026-08-17). Windows 11 August 2026 Update Released: What's New? ummid.com Technology leader Microsoft Tuesday August 11, 2026 released online Windows 11 August 11, 2026 update which adds a number of new features, interface changes and improvements to the popular operating system (OS).
(2026-08-17). Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesia quake as rescue work under way. aljazeera.com Thousands remain displaced after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara province on Saturday.
(2026-08-17). CAIR slams Abbott's 'anti-Muslim stunt' on Texas airport washing stations. aljazeera.com Abbott accuses airports of religious discrimination over wudu stations, calls for federal investigation.
(2026-08-16). China's fast-growing coffee market could make Hainan new import gateway: expert. ecns.cn China's coffee retail market is worth more than 200 billion yuan ($29.7 billion) annually and is growing at about 20% a year, Zhang Hong, president of the Asian Coffee Association, said at the 2026 Hainan International Coffee Expo in Haikou.
(2026-08-17). The Biggest Garbage Heaps in Human History. wattsupwiththat.com So much for the lies about clean, renewable, sustainable energy. Where will all the trash go?
(2026-08-17). From DMs to data: How an anonymous platform is turning students' stories into fuel for change in North Macedonia. globalvoices.org 
The creators of Digital Student Voice asked 'What if these individual stories could become evidence of systemic problems?'Originally published on Fo…
(2026-08-17). Spain flood kills two, injures two babies. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-17). Reform's Nadhim Zahawi Accused of 'Fantasy' After Falsely Claiming Labour-Backer Dale Vince Bankrolled Count Binface. bylinetimes.com Reform-backer and former Conservative chairman Nadhim Zahawi has been accused of peddling falsehoods on national TV after claiming Farage-rival and comedy candidate Count Binface received " £180,000″ from Labour donor and Ecotricity founder Dale Vince. | On Friday 14 August, Reform UK's Nadhim Zahawi appeared as a guest on ITV's Good Morning Britain, discussing the Clacton by-election result. The vote saw Reform leader Nigel Farage return to Parliament last Thursday, following the by-election he called to counter standards investigations into his funding. | Host Kate Garraway noted that the anti-Farage c…
(2026-08-17). Iraqi Kurdish PM Barzani's office targeted in drone attack. aljazeera.com Explosive drones target Iraqi Kurdish PM's office and security chief's residence; no casualties reported.
(2026-08-17). Media billionaires are getting away with murder. thecanary.co 
Jason Arday was hunted down by a pack of rabid predators, relentlessly bullying and racially attacking him. Now he's dead. His devastated family are left with nowhere to turn. No justice, no accountability. Just a laughable "self-regulator", run by the very same billionaire bosses who released the wolves. It's a disgrace. It's rigged. And it's […] | By
(2026-08-17). At "Quasi-Public" Private Schools, 100% of Students Get Tuition Vouchers. There's Almost No Accountability. nationofchange.org 
Private schools — even those that are heavily dependent on taxpayer funding — often operate without the scrutiny public schools are subject to. Following the money at one Milwaukee private school reveals an opaque world with little oversight.
(2026-08-17). Shaheen's Gold reach Champions Cup final. tribune.com.pk 
Shaheen Shah Afridi-led Sparco Paints Pakistan Gold qualified for the final of the National Champions Cup 2026-27 after they thumped UOL Pakistan Whites by five wickets, chasing the 173-run target with 132 balls to spare here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Sunday. | Rivaj Pakistan Greens led by Shadab Khan will now face Shaheen's outfit in the final of the tournament at the same venue on Tuesday with the coin toss scheduled for 2.30pm and first ball expected to be bowled at 3pm. | Gold had lost their opening two matches and were faced with the equation of not just winning the game but also with a better net…
(2026-08-17). Explosion reported at school in Afghan capital Kabul. aljazeera.com The cause of the blast and the number of casualties have not been confirmed, with the Taliban government yet to comment.
(2026-08-17). Yemen's drone war: Rivals flex growing aerial muscle. aljazeera.com Houthi and government forces exchange drone attacks, marking a major shift in war tactics.
(2026-08-17). Police called on trans men using women's restroom as required by Kansas law. mronline.org 
"As a trans man, I have the immense privilege of blending in. But these laws force me to choose between safety and obeying the law."
(2026-08-16). China's Wang Manyu wins women's singles title at WTT Europe Smash Sweden. ecns.cn Chinese table tennis player Wang Manyu won the women's singles title at the WTT Europe Smash Sweden 2026 in Malmà∂ on Sunday, defeating compatriot Wang Yidi 4-2 in the final.
(2026-08-17). How China's Green Transition is Breaking OPEC's Leverage. juancole.com By | (
(2026-08-17). Renters Left Sweating as Landlords Refuse to Fit Ceiling Fans Amid Rising Heatwaves. thecanary.co 
Britain's summers keep getting hotter, but for millions of renters, staying cool is not that simple. Many tenants cannot drill into a ceiling, rewire a light fitting, or fit permanent equipment without written permission. That leaves them stuck between two bad choices: sweat it out or spend hundreds of pounds on a bulky air conditioning […] | By
(2026-08-17). US-Palestinian says as he returns to property besieged by settlers. al-monitor.com The Palestinian-American owner of a house besieged by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank said on Monday he feared for his safety as he headed back to his property and called for US protection. | Louai Abu Ridi owns one of the three houses in Qusra, near Nablus, which settlers began besieging more than a week ago, trapping residents inside and effectively blocking supplies, generating condemnation around the world.
(2026-08-17). Revolving Door Project Condemns Trump's Corrupt Crypto and Prediction Market Roundtable. commondreams.org Ahead of the White House's
(2026-08-17). Capitalism trains us to blame each other for systemic abuses. mronline.org 
Our minds have been carefully groomed to accept the imperial status quo as normal and healthy, and to see every failure of the system as a failure of the individual.
(2026-08-17). Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS 2026 Rank List Published, Check Now. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has published on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2026 (NEET UG 2026) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-17). Clashes between government and opposition fighters in Somalia's Baidoa. aljazeera.com Heavy clashes broke out in Baidoa, Somalia between federal troops and armed opposition groups.
(2026-08-17). Belarus' Yahor Varapayeu fifth at 2026 Lima Grand Prix in Lima. eng.belta.by Belarusian Yahor Varapayeu stopped within one step of a medal at the 2026 Lima Grand Prix in Lima, Peru.
(2026-08-17). "Terror-Free Türkiye" law; Erdoƒüan hosts Austrian Chancellor; Politicians react to attacks on Turkish ships in the Black Sea. unitedworldint.com Türkiye had another busy week on the political agenda. The "Framework Law," which sets out the legal basis for the process called "Terror-Free Türkiye" by the government was passed after a vote in Parliament. Another news of the week was the meeting in Ankara between President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker. Meanwhile, …
(2026-08-17). Detroit Tenants Union Rally Demands Justice for Leland House Illegally Evicted Residents. wibailoutpeople.org Detroit Tenants Union Rally Demands Justice for Leland House Illegally Evicted Residents By Abayomi Azikiwe Editor, Pan-African News Wire On Sat. Aug. 15, 2026, the Detroit Tenants Union (DTU) held a rally outside the Leland House on Bagley at Cass. The gathering was held to demand justice for the residents of the Leland House who …
(2026-08-17). A Union of Unions: Revitalizing Labor Councils. portside.org A Union of Unions: Revitalizing Labor Councils |
(2026-08-16). China's railways handle record 2.8 billion passenger trips in first seven months. ecns.cn China's railways handled a record 2.8 billion passenger trips in the first seven months of 2026, up 4.1% from a year earlier, China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. said Saturday.
(2026-08-17). NABJ President Explains Why Stephen A. Smith Got a Thumbs Down Award. capitalbnews.org 
The National Association of Black Journalists handed out five Thumbs Down Awards at its annual convention in Atlanta on Saturday — the most in the organization's history. One recipient created a big stir and overshadowed the others: Stephen A. Smith. The ESPN host and YouTube personality was singled out for his "recurring public pattern of …
(2026-08-17). Jason Arday's death is institutional murder. aljazeera.com Arday was subjected to a vicious campaign fuelled by anti-Black racism.
(2026-08-17). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-17). Palestine Action Human Rights Lawyer Faces Unprecedented Contempt Charges in UK. truthout.org A prominent human rights lawyer in the United Kingdom has been charged with criminal contempt for his closing speech in the trial of his client, Charlotte "Lottie" Head, one of four Palestine Action activists who were sentenced as terrorists over their involvement in a 2024 protest and raid on an Israeli weapons factory. Their sentencing marked the first time a British judge issued terrorism… |
(2026-08-17). Barcelona reach deal with Man City to sign Rodri. tribune.com.pk 
Barcelona have reached a deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish World Cup winner Rodri, a source from the Catalan club told AFP Sunday. | The 30-year-old midfielder will move for a fee of around 75 million euros ($87 million) according to reports. | "In the coming days there will be a statement and (the transfer) will become official," said the Barcelona source. | Rodri had been linked with Real Madrid after Spain won the World Cup in July but Barcelona pushed to sign the former Atletico Madrid star, who has played a key part in Manchester City's success since he joined in 2019. | The midfielder, who won th…
(2026-08-17). Outrage as Colombia's president hands out footballs as residents await aid. aljazeera.com Outrage as Colombian president hands out footballs in earthquake-hit city where residents say they await urgent aid.
(2026-08-17). The Phillies Bats Come Alive in a Weekend Sweep of the Twins. whyy.org For once, the Hittin' Season podcast will live up to its name. The Phils' bats broke out in sweeping the Twins in Minnesota thanks to huge weekends by first baseman Alec Bohm and third baseman Bryson Stott. On this week's edition of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher recap the series, including Andrew Painter's uneven start Sunday, Jesus Luzardo as the team's latest "ace," and answer some mailbag questions, too.
(2026-08-17). Maharashtra Engineering FE 2026 Round 2 Allotment: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State CET Cell is publishing today i.e. Wednesday August 12, 2026 on its official website 'fe2026.mahacet.org' Allotment Result of FE 2026 CAP Round-II (FE 26 Round 2 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-17). Will India's 'Cockroach' movement force Modi's BJP to rethink its politics? aljazeera.com Modi's BJP once controlled media narratives in India, but this might be changing with the 'Cockroach' movement.
(2026-08-17). Adobe Publishes APAC AI Trends Report Spotlighting India Innovation. ummid.com Adobe's AI adoption report spotlights many data-driven insights, including the fact that rather than simply trying out AI tools, surveyed Indian creatives and professionals reported that they're embracing AI with confidence, with an overwhelming positive outlook on AI technologies when compared to their other APAC counterparts.
(2026-08-17). Comparing Equilibrium, Kinetic, and Non-Equilibrium Temperatures. wattsupwiththat.com Definitions of thermodynamic, kinetic, and non-equilibrium temperatures with illustrations.
(2026-08-17). Presidente Lula da silva conserva liderazgo en carrera presidencial brasileña. radiohc.cu El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, encabeza las preferencias para las elecciones de octubre próximo con el 41 por ciento, frente al 36 por ciento del senador Flávio Bolsonaro, según una encuesta divulgada este lunes. | Tal resultado corresponde a la décima edición del sondeo BTG/Nexus, realizado del 14 al 16 de agosto, y confirma la ventaja del mandatario en la primera vuelta de los comicios generales. | La pesquisa, contratada por el banco BTG Pactual, muestra una ligera recuperación de Lula respecto a la medición anterior, del 10 de agosto, cuando registró el 40 por ciento. | Flávio Bolsonaro,…
(2026-08-17). China-Rio de Janeiro Friendship Day highlights growing bilateral ties. ecns.cn Rio de Janeiro held celebrations for China-Rio de Janeiro Friendship Day, bringing together around 150 representatives from China and Brazil to promote bilateral exchanges and cooperation.
(2026-08-17). Presidente brasileño Lula da Silva lanza campaña de reelección. radiohc.cu 
El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, oficializó este domingo 16 de agosto, en la ciudad de Sà£o Paulo el lanzamiento formal de su campaña para la reelección presidencial, centrando su propuesta programática en el combate frontal a la violencia de género y al crimen organizado. | Ante miles de simpatizantes concentrados en el histórico estadio municipal de Vila Euclides, el jefe de Estado prometió profundizar la inversión pública en las principales políticas sociales de su administración. | Durante su intervención pública, el líder progresista recordó la relevancia histórica de dicho recinto d…
(2026-08-17). AI to be used in Spanish refereeing to review controversial incidents. thecanary.co 
Spanish refereeing is set to take a new step towards expanding the use of AI technology in the 2026—2027 season, following the announcement by the Royal Spanish Football Federation and the Technical Refereeing Committee (CTA) that artificial intelligence will be introduced into the 'Tiempo de Revisión' ('review time') programme, with the aim of helping to […] | By
(2026-08-17). Caracas: Heavy Rains Leave 2 Dead and Cause Widespread Disruptions Across Capital. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The tragic deaths occurred in the Los Mangos sector of La Vega parish, as confirmed by Caracas Fire Department commander Pablo Palacio in a social media post. The fire official stated the emergency originated from increased currents caused by the intense rainfall and that the victims were teenage girls. | Upon arrival, Caracas Fir…