(2026-08-04). Israel launches massacre in Gaza, as Trump threatens Iran with "decapitation" wsws.org Israeli forces killed at least 26 people in Gaza over the weekend, striking apartment blocks, tent camps and the medicine warehouses of a hospital in the territory's deadliest days in weeks.
(2026-08-04). Iran's big win: LIVE interview that exposed full-blown power struggle inside Israel's leadership. hindustantimes.com
forever-wars.com (2026-08-04). The Markets Matter For WarYou Don'tJUST IN TIME for the markets to open, President Trump has backed off his late-week threats of a massive renewed bombing campaign on Iran, this one expressly targeting energy infrastructure, a war crime. Trump predictably claims the "perimeters" of a deal are in sight, while the Iranians, just as predictably, say they're neither sending nor receiving delegations for negotiations. Even conservative media is getting irritated by the constant Trumpian cycle of threat, climbdown (or, frankly, attack) and deception throughout.
abcnews.com (2026-08-04). 'Complete demolition': Trump outlines 4-hour attack plan if Iran deal isn't reached by 8 p.m. ET Tuesday
President Donald Trump on Monday held firm to his threat to launch massive attacks on critical Iranian infrastructure if Tehran doesn't make a peace deal that he said needs to include reopening the Strait of Hormuz. "The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night," Trump said as he held a news conference in the White House briefing room.
(2026-08-04). Thursday 7/30: Iran War and Protests Outside 4 U.S. Drone Bases: "Refuse Illegal Orders" CA, NY, NV, NM. indybay.org Beale AFB, Marysville, Calif.: toby4peace@sonic.net, 510-501-5412 (July 30 Action) | Holloman AFB, Alamogordo, N.M.: dyldav@proton.me, (575) 528-8671 (July 30 Action) | Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nev.: Kb11680@gmail.com, (702) 417-4607 (July 30 Action)…
(2026-08-04). Iran's deadliest missiles got upgraded? List of weapons that can reach Romania, Bulgaria & Greece. hindustantimes.com Iran's expanding missile arsenal has renewed attention on the reach of its long-range strike capabilities, with several systems theoretically capable of covering parts of Eastern and Southeastern Europe. From the Khorramshahr and Sejjil ballistic missiles to long-range cruise missiles and drones, here's a look at the systems, their reported ranges, and the regions they could potentially reach.
(2026-08-04). A new Houthi front and expanded Iranian Attacks risk sinking Gulf Nations' Workaround and widening shipping Risks. juancole.com
(2026-08-04). Saturday 8/1: Build a Movement for the Prosecution of U.S. Leaders. indybay.org Register at bit.ly/TAGMassMeeting…
(2026-08-04). Holocaust Denial = Genocide Denial. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Holocaust denial is a horrible dynamic of the far-far right, which seeks to justify National Socialist (Nazi) philosophy, and deny that millions were killed because of who they are. It is an unconscionable "school of thought," popular among people who didn't get much out of school. Now an ugly parallel dynamic has arisen in the form of Gaza genocide denial. Both are signs of poisoned minds and cowardly denial. Much of Jewish history has been characterized by persecution, pogroms and ultimately the Holocaust. Now, many mainstream Jewish spiritual and commu…
(2026-08-04). Saturday 8/1: "A Cartography of Genocide" : Free Virtual Screening of the Short Documentary Film. indybay.org
(2026-08-04). Does the US blockade on Cuba make America safer? aljazeera.com Trump just escalated restrictions on Havana warning that Cuba remains a 'threat to national security'.
mintpressnews.com (2026-08-01). How Lockheed Martin, Raytheon & BAE Systems are propagandizing children to support war through STEMAytheon sponsors the Girl Scouts of America. BAE Systems is reading your toddlers their favorite fairytale stories. And Lockheed Martin funds children's math and STEM festivals. This is done with great fanfare, supposedly to empower and inspire children to pursue their passion for science. In reality, though, these companies are attempting to launder their images and enlist the next generation to become cogs in the military-industrial complex.
presstv.co.uk (2026-08-02). Analysts say US military overstretch has limited options against Iran Political analysts Joe Lombardo of the United National Antiwar Coalition and Ken Stone of the Hamilton Coalition to Stop the War argue that the United States has overextended its global military intervention, pointing to its worldwide base network, military spending practices, and the high cost of intercepting inexpensive Iranian drones as signs of declining efficiency.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-08-02). Trumps Iran War Is Heading Toward Strategic Defeat – Nyt AnalysisA New York Times analysis argues that six months of war have left the United States strategically weaker, with Iran retaining leverage over the Strait of Hormuz while America's allies increasingly question Washington's credibility and global leadership.
presstv.co.uk (2026-08-03). Hormuz talks limited to Oman, no negotiations underway with US: TehranIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says talks with Oman on ensuring safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are bilateral between the two littoral states, adding that Tehran is not currently engaged in negotiations with the United States.
(2026-08-04). Board of Peace says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza before Hamas disarms. aljazeera.com Netanyahu and board director Maldenov meet amid tensions over Gaza disarmament roadmap and recent Israeli attacks.
(2026-08-04). Palestine weekly: Israel kills dozens in Gaza after Hamas disarmament deal. aljazeera.com Israeli strikes on Gaza only intensified in the days following a US-brokered agreement billed as a 'breakthrough'.
(2026-08-04). Saturday 8/15: "They Have Names" a theatrical act in solidarity with Gaza. indybay.org Uptown Gallery @ Sumud Mural | 401 26th Street, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-08-04). Jade Carving exhibition bridges north-south craftsmanship in Nanjing. ecns.cn The Xiuyan Jade Carving Exhibition opened Monday at the Jiangsu Arts and Crafts Museum in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, bridging exchanges between the arts and crafts communities of northern and southern China.
(2026-08-04). Main structure completed for first China-Russia cross-border cableway>. ecns.cn The main structure of the Heihe—Blagoveshchensk cross-border cableway, the first passenger cableway linking China and Russia, has been completed, with the entire project expected to be finished later this year.
(2026-08-04). Ibrahim Traore: Why Burkina Faso's popular leader faces a reality test. aljazeera.com Traore's sovereignty message has won support across Africa, but his record at home faces scrutiny.
(2026-08-04). Changsha Huanghua International Airport boosts flight links with ASEAN. ecns.cn Changsha Huanghua International Airport announced on Saturday that it has continued expanding its route network connecting Changsha with ASEAN nations this year.
(2026-08-04). East China city pilots central cooling using water from abandoned coal mine. ecns.cn As outdoor temperatures approached 36 degrees Celsius this summer, Xuzhou City in east China's Jiangsu Province has piloted an innovative cooling project for residential compounds, using mine water from the abandoned Woniushan coal mine to keep homes comfortable.
(2026-08-04). Beijing-style folk art wows Taiwan audiences. ecns.cn Renowned China Coal Mine Art Troupe wrapped up its successful performing tour across Taiwan and returned to the Chinese mainland on Monday, after igniting widespread enthusiasm for Beijing-style traditional folk arts among local audiences.
(2026-08-04). Pochettino agrees to coach men's US Soccer through 2030 World Cup. aljazeera.com Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to extend his tenure as coach of the United States men's soccer team.
(2026-08-04). New China-Thailand transport route boosts regional connectivity. ecns.cn An international road transport route linking the China-SCO Local Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Area (SCO Demonstration Zone) with Thailand through the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) has officially opened, Qingdao Customs in east China's Shandong Province announced on Monday.
(2026-08-04). Chinese, Australian youths present joint gala at Sydney Opera House. ecns.cn The "A World in Love 2026 Sino-Australian Youth Cultural and Art Exchange Special Performance" was held recently at the Sydney Opera House, attracting about 2,000 spectators.
(2026-08-04). Tilt-rotor UAV powered by homegrown CS35 engine completes maiden flight. ecns.cn The Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) announced on Monday that the 1.5-tonne Qizhi 5 tilt-rotor drone, powered by the domestically developed CS35 turboshaft engine, has successfully completed its maiden flight.
(2026-08-04). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-08-04). DOJ lies against Olympian and Reflecting Pool victims backfires big time. indybay.org The convicted felon President Donald J. Trump's myrmidon, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
(2026-08-04). Saturday 8/1: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Canyon Meadow Staging Area, Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park (7867 Redwood Road, Oakland, CA 94619)…
(2026-08-04). Sunday 8/9: Thrift Mart @ Lakeside Park (Fundraiser). indybay.org Lakeside Park, Oakland CA 94610…
(2026-08-04). Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act – Nationwide Action Alert. indybay.org Our California Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail is helping build a Nationwide Alert to grow bipartisan support to award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Buffalo Soldier regiments, authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the United States Armed Forces, in recognition of their superior, dedicated, and vital service to the United States.
(2026-08-04). Members of the activist group Committee for the First Amendment. indybay.org Reportedly, "Jane Fonda, center, speaks alongside, from left, singer Maggie Rogers, actor Sam Waterston, poet Rupi Kaur and actor Billy Porter during an "Artists United for our Freedoms" rally near the Kennedy Center, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington DC."
(2026-08-04). Thursday 8/6: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-08-04). SEP condemns police intimidation of WSWS reporter in Sri Lanka. wsws.org WSWS writer Dinesh Heymaal was threatened with arrest by police after he opposed the nationalism and militarism of politicians and union officials following a fishermen's protest near Jaffna.
(2026-08-04). Thousands evacuated from their homes as wildfires rage across Canada. wsws.org More than 900 fires are currently burning across Canada, with dozens of them out of control. Over 120 of these are raging in British Columbia, where residents of well over 2,000 properties had been evacuated under 32 orders as of Friday.
(2026-08-04). US arrests suspect over Spokane wildfire as tens of thousands flee blaze. aljazeera.com Authorities say about 65,000 people have been displaced by the fires in Washington state.
(2026-08-04). UEFA confirms legal letter served to FIFA after Infantino's World Cup plan. aljazeera.com UEFA tells Al Jazeera a preservation letter is with FIFA following a failed Gianni Infantino-led World Cup sell-off.
(2026-08-04). 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo – Firma Lodge No. 27 Vallejo, California. indybay.org Retired Buffalo Soldier's and community volunteers built Firma Lodge No. 27 in Vallejo the application is recommended as Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The period of significance, 1917—1974, reflects the era during which the lodge's role was most directly tied to the formation and stabilization of Vallejo's African American community.
(2026-08-04). An Interview with Historian Timothy H. Breen on popular mobilization in the American Revolution. wsws.org Breen discusses the role of ordinary people and local committees in the American Revolution, the emergence of popular sovereignty and democracy from below, the cultural break with Britain, and the contemporary misuse and neglect of the revolution's history.
(2026-08-04). August is National Breastfeeding Month (NBM) in the USA. indybay.org August 2026 is National Breastfeeding Month in the USA. This Press Release is an effort to bring about a greater awareness of the importance of Human breast milk as an infant's first food. There are important questions and useful resources to encourage a greater adoption of breastfeeding globally.
(2026-08-04). Once-barren region now a growth hub. ecns.cn After the long journey from Xihaigu, long known as one of China's harshest environments for human settlement, his family paused at the doorway before doing anything else.
(2026-08-04). Japan launches new intelligence agency. wsws.org The reorganization of Tokyo's intelligence operations is to expand military planning with allies while attacking democratic rights at home in order to clamp down on anti-war opposition.
(2026-08-04). China-Malaysia cultural event held in Kuala Lumpur. ecns.cn The 2026 "Blooming Flowers Along the Way" China-Malaysia International Culture and Art Performance and Exhibition concluded in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
(2026-08-04). Bangladesh asks India to clarify stance on Hasina's planned New Delhi speech. geo.tv Sheikh Hasina, the then newly elected prime minister of Bangladesh and chairperson of the Bangladesh Awami League, speaks during a meeting with foreign observers and journalists at the prime minister's residence in Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 8, 2024. — ReutersDhaka says hosting…
(2026-08-04). Wednesday 8/5: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-08-04). Fifty-four-day strike at Sà£o Paulo's universities: The political lessons. wsws.org A strike movement swept Sà£o Paulo's state universities, drawing students, staff and faculty into one of the largest movements in the history of Brazilian higher education.
(2026-08-04). Chinese scientist wins country's first William Nordberg Medal. ecns.cn Chinese scientist Wang Jinsong has become the first Chinese recipient of the William Nordberg Medal, one of the highest honors awarded by the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the application of space science.
(2026-08-04). Innovative Chinese models reshape global retail market. ecns.cn Retail models pioneered and scaled in China, including live commerce, social commerce and instant retail, are reshaping how consumers worldwide discover and buy products and engage with brands, according to a report released Monday.
(2026-08-04). Monday 8/3: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-08-04). Bodycam video shows firefighters battling blaze in Spokane, US. aljazeera.com Bodycam footage from firefighters shows the speed needed to put out the blaze sweeping through the northwestern US.
(2026-08-04). Tehran and Trump have Trapped us in a Forever War based on Fabulism. juancole.com
(2026-08-04). We demand accountability for the Beirut blast. aljazeera.com Six years after the explosion, the domestic investigation is complete, but an indictment is yet to be issued.
(2026-08-04). Friday 8/7: Artistic Free Speech Day in SF! indybay.org In Lafayette Park (between Gough, Sacramento, Laguna and Washington Streets) close to the Gough Street side of the park, in the "meadow gathering space" between Washington Street and the tennis courts.
(2026-08-04). China's new energy storage capacity to reach 300 GW by 2030 under new power system plan. ecns.cn China aims to bring its new energy storage capacity to a new high by 2030, according to the 15th Five-Year Plan for New Power System Construction, released Monday.
(2026-08-04). Chinese scenic spots taps night tours to boost summer consumption. ecns.cn Scenic spots across China are introducing nighttime experiences, combining daytime sightseeing with after-dark exploration amid the summer travel rush and soaring daytime temperatures.
(2026-08-04). Trump administration sued by 25 states over new tariffs on trading partners. aljazeera.com The states claim the new levies are a pretext to re-impose tariffs that were ruled illegal by the US Supreme Court.
(2026-08-04). Vietnam logs trade deficit for eighth consecutive month. ecns.cn Official government data released Monday showed that Vietnam recorded a wider trade deficit in July, marking its eighth consecutive monthly shortfall.
(2026-08-04). World-wide prayer for peace. indybay.org Here is my birthday prayer for peace…
(2026-08-04). NE China's Hulan River records No. 1 flood of 2026. ecns.cn The Hulan River in northeast China recorded its No. 1 flood of 2026 at 2: 30 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Water Resources.
(2026-08-04). Australia: NSW Teachers Federation collaborates in teacher dismissals. wsws.org The trade union is enforcing the sacking of teachers for "under-performance" via the so-called Teacher Improvement Program.
(2026-08-04). Wednesday 8/12: Bay Area Candidate Forum 8/12/26,10am-1pm; focus on issues for seniors & disabled persons. indybay.org Hybrid (via Zoom) where ever you want; or at either of two in-person viewing locations: 1) in Oakland at the Teamsters Local 2010 Hall (7730 Pardee Lane, Suite 2010, Oakland, CA 94621); or 2) at the San Jose, SEIU Local 521 Hall (: 2302 Zanker Rd., San Jose, CA 95131). Register to get on the Zoom here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Gr-YyNI……
(2026-08-04). Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law. icrc.org Statement delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Adviser, at the first substantial plenary session of the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs, New York, 22 July 2026.
(2026-08-04). Why are the Washington wildfires so severe? Spokane fires explained. aljazeera.com Why Spokane's wildfires spread so fast, what caused them and why Washington is facing a major fire crisis.
(2026-08-04). Across Borders and Prison Walls: Keeping Families Connected During the Libya—Chad Conflict. icrc.org Long before the crises that followed 2011, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had already built a long and sometimes difficult history of humanitarian engagement in Libya and across its borders.
(2026-08-04). European Countries See Remarkable Decline in Tooth Decay in Absence of Water Fluoridation. indybay.org Tooth decay declined equally in fluoridated and non-fluoridated countries of the world.
(2026-08-04). Guangxi youth envoys strengthen China-Brunei friendship. ecns.cn The second "Magnificent Guangxi, Friendship Around the World — Guangxi Youth Friendship Envoys Visit Brunei" program was held in Brunei from July 26 to Aug. 2, bringing together more than 20 young representatives from universities across Guangxi for exchanges aimed at strengthening friendship between China and ASEAN countries.
(2026-08-04). Colombia's Petro repeats vote fraud claims days before handing over power. aljazeera.com Petro accuses programmers of altering vote counts and claims metadata tied to election results was hidden from review.
(2026-08-04). Porsche and IG Metall union agree elimination of a further 5,000 jobs in Germany. wsws.org While Porsche and the IG Metall-dominated works council have agreed to further job and pay cuts and worse conditions, union officials are being rewarded with new paid positions on a "future advisory board."
(2026-08-04). Salvadoran man dies in ICE custody at New Jersey detention centre. aljazeera.com Second Delaney Hall detainee death in eight months prompts calls to close facility, demands for answers.
(2026-08-04). Saturday 8/8: Join Nat Day Of Action In Solidarity With Immigrants, Migrants & Activists: Gen Strike Now. indybay.org BlackRock 400 Howard St. San Francisco…
(2026-08-04). Sichuan evacuates over 40,000 residents as heavy rains trigger geological disasters. ecns.cn Heavy rains battered parts of southwest China's Sichuan Province from Sunday morning to Monday, triggering eight geological disasters and prompting the evacuation of over 40,000 people, local authorities said on Monday.
(2026-08-04). Saturday 8/1: March Against the Madness. indybay.org approx 1 mile march starts at 5pm at: | Valor Partners | 260 Homer Ave | Palo Alto, CA 94301 | and ends with short rally at approximately 5: 45pm at | Palantir | 100 Hamilton. Ave. | downtown Palo Alto | (corner Hamilton Ave/Alma St. demo is on the Alma side of…
(2026-08-04). 5th Anniversary of the establishment of UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. indybay.org United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent addresses challenges of the scourges of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and all their contemporary forms and manifestations confronted by people of African descent and that impede the full and effective realization and enjoyment of all their human rights and fundamental freedoms.
(2026-08-04). China's nuclear power capacity reaches 135 million kilowatts. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland boasts a total of 120 nuclear power reactors, with a combined installed capacity of 135 million kilowatts, maintaining the world's largest overall nuclear power fleet, according to China's National Energy Administration (NEA) on Monday.
(2026-08-04). China's AI industry scale exceeds $167 billion in 2025, up 40%: institute. ecns.cn China's artificial intelligence industry scale surpassed 1.2 trillion yuan (about $167 billion) in 2025, up 40% year-on-year, according to data released by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) on Monday.
(2026-08-04). THE KINGMAKERS, Ep. 5: State Of Emergency. levernews.com This full story is for paid subscribers.: | Sign up for a paid subscription to The Lever now to gain access to this story and more. | Already have an account?
(2026-08-04). ICE Gestapo kidnaps record 51,000 people in July as Trump expands mass deportation operation. wsws.org Approximately 68,000 immigrants are languishing in a mostly for-profit concentration camp system marked by medical neglect, deaths in custody, force-feeding and contaminated drinking water.
(2026-08-04). Saturday 9/26: 10th Annual Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories. indybay.org Brava Theater Center, 2781 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA…
(2026-08-04). U.S.' restriction on Chinese open-source models access could risk falling behind rivals: Hugging Face CEO. ecns.cn China is gaining an edge in the AI race through open-weight models, while U.S. AI labs are "building in silos" and risk falling behind Chinese competitors, Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue told CNBC on Monday.
(2026-08-04). Philippine Ambassador on ICE Gives Cold Shoulder to Activists. indybay.org Ahead of Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marco Jr's State of the National Address slated for July 27, over 80 members from the BANYA—DMV regional council began a two-day speakout protest. Calling their action, "The People's State of the Nation Address" they rejected President Marco's fifth State of the Nation address which they charged was "built on repression, exploitation, and subservience to US imperialism…" characterized by "worsening attacks on workers, peasants, migrants and other oppressed sectors."
(2026-08-04). China's gross ocean product reaches 5.5 trillion yuan in H1, up 5.1%. ecns.cn China's marine economy posted steady growth in the first half of 2026, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources on Monday.
(2026-08-04). Nascimento: UFC fighter dead at 34 after apparent heart attack. aljazeera.com The Brazilian fighter died in his sleep after a suspected heart attack, the UFC said.
(2026-08-04). Monday 8/10: Community Potluck addressing nuclear arms, featuring the Ellsbergs, on video and live. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists | 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 | Wheelchair access around the corner on Bonita Street…
(2026-08-04). China issues revised regulation on protection of IC layout-designs. ecns.cn Scheduled to take effect on Oct. 15 this year, the regulation aims to strengthen the protection and application of layout-designs, improve registration and management systems by elevating proven practices into regulations, and align with relevant laws and international treaties.
(2026-08-04). China opens over 100 new international air cargo routes since January. ecns.cn China has opened 103 new international air cargo routes since the start of this year, adding 229 weekly round-trip flights, the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP) said. Eleven of those were launched in July alone.
(2026-08-04). Saturday 9/19: Clonetopia 2026 II: NorCal Clone Release Festival. indybay.org 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center + Exit Now Art Gallery (3219 Pierce St, Richmond, CA 94804)…
(2026-08-04). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-08-04). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-08-04). Cars burn in reported settler attack in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-04). ICRC holds exhibition in Seoul to mark the 60th anniversary of Republic of Korea's accession to the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2026-08-04). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-08-04). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-08-04). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-08-04). Wanting to 'decouple from China'? It is simply impossible. ecns.cn
(2026-08-04). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-04). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-08-04). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-04). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-08-04). Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. icrc.org
(2026-08-04). ICRC working paper on six ICT-related threats faced by civilian populations. icrc.org
(2026-08-04). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-08-04). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-04). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's approach to confidentiality. icrc.org
(2026-08-04). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-08-04). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-04). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-08-04). South Sudan: Finding Loved Ones Again Through the Power of Digital Connectivity. icrc.org
(2026-08-04). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-04). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-08-03). The Gulf's Escalation: From Regional War to Systemic Crisis. juancole.com Singapore (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The current escalation is not simply the result of one battlefield event. It reflects the collapse of the old containment model: limited strikes, temporary ceasefires, and diplomatic pauses without political settlement. | The Gaza war, U.S.—Iran confrontation, Israel's continued violations and hostilities in Gaza, effective ethnic cleansing in the West Bank and abject devastation in South Lebanon, plus the weakening of regional deterrence have created a new conflict environment. In this status quo, every actor (mis)calculates that restraint carries grea…
(2026-08-03). Trump halts Iran strikes, announces fresh negotiations starting today. geo.tv US President Donald Trump talking to the media aboard Air Force One on August 2, 2026. — Geo News/ScreengrabTrump says called off planned strikes to pursue diplomatic deal.Says Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Iran urged restraint.Claims planned attack would have been biggest…
(2026-08-03). Gaza First Amendment Alert (8/3/26). rightsanddissent.org Sign up Escalating Attacks on Independent Media : | Upon his return to the United States on July 10, journalist Max Blumenthal was stopped at Dulles International Airport by Custom and Border Patrol agents, who seized two of his mobile phones. Blumenthal was returning from Iran, where he reported on the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as a journalist for The Grayzone, which he founded and edits. The seizure of his phones was criticized by press…
(2026-08-03). Trump announces capture of Maduro after U.S. military strikes on Venezuela, prompting congressional war powers fight. nationofchange.org 
As the captured Venezuelan leader was flown to New York to face federal charges, Senate Democrats moved to check what they called an unauthorized march toward another open-ended war.
(2026-08-03). One Year After President Trump Deployed National Guard Troops to Washington, D.C., Statehood is More Important Than Ever. aclu.org Hundreds of thousands of Washington residents oppose the Trump administration's continued deployment of the National Guard. The only way to make sure this never happens again is to make D.C. a state…
(2026-08-03). Columbia University graduate student union drops demand for divestment from pro-genocide companies. wsws.org Under pressure from the UAW bureaucracy, the leadership of Student Workers of Columbia, the UAW-affiliate, dropped its demand the university administration divest from companies and institutions tied to the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2026-08-03). The Art of Manufacturing a Threat: How Washington Builds the Pretext for Its War Against Cuba. radiohc.cu The United States government, under the Trump administration and with Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, has deployed a sophisticated propaganda operation to construct a pretext justifying an aggressive escalation against Cuba. Behind this scheme are Mauricio Claver-Carone and Jeremy Lewin, the principal architects of a strategy that seeks to introduce the narrative of a "Cuban threat" into public opinion to pave the way for an intervention with the least possible political cost.
(2026-08-03). Tuesday 8/11: Cuba Community Call. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cubacall811…
(2026-08-03). Aid containers to Cuba blocked in Spain. radiohc.cu The State Movement of Solidarity with Cuba (MESC) has denounced in a statement the blocking of containers and increased freight costs for donations destined for Cuba. | According to Prensa Latina, which obtained the statement, the MESC specifically referred to two containers of humanitarian aid, one from the Catalan solidarity coordinator Defensem Cuba and the other from the NGO Sodepaz. | In this regard, the MESC denounced the unjustified withholding of two shipments of aid destined for Cuba, sent from Catalonia and Madrid, by decision of two international shipping companies, fearful of sanctions from the United…
(2026-08-03). Rubio: "American Sympathy for Cuba Stems Against Anti-Americanism and Ideological Affinity" radiohc.cu U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated last Thursday that there are people in key sectors of American society—including professors and officials—who sympathize with Cuba, and he again described the island as a "security threat" to Washington. | According to the head of U.S. diplomacy, this sympathy has diverse motivations. "Part of it is motivated by their anti-Americanism and part by ideological affinity," he stated. The Secretary of State emphasized that there are enough people in key sectors of American society, including professors, and that in the past, people within the government itself hav…
(2026-08-03). Will Israel withdraw from Gaza if Hamas disarms? aljazeera.com Israel says it has doubts about the Palestinian group laying down its weapons.
(2026-08-03). Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes passes 6,000. aljazeera.com National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez says 6,125 people confirmed dead as government response faces scrutiny.
(2026-08-03). Fact-check finds U.S. strikes killed about 115 people before Venezuela raid. nationofchange.org 
PolitiFact says the administration has offered no evidence of drugs aboard the targeted vessels, while analysts and rights groups question the strikes' legality.
(2026-08-03). Exploring spectacular drone light show in southwest China. ecns.cn An aerial photo taken on Aug. 3, 2026 shows that a drone light show illuminates the sky above the World's tallest Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in southwest China's Guizhou Province.
(2026-08-03). Peru's newly elected President Keiko Fujimori exploits killing of Shining Path commander as pretext for military rule. wsws.org The VRAEM operation was carried out for maximum political impact, while international delegations were still on Peruvian soil for the inauguration.
(2026-08-03). 2026 China Road Cycling Open kicks off in SW China's Yunnan. ecns.cn The 2026 China Road Cycling Open kicked off on Sunday in Qujing City, southwest China's Yunnan Province.
(2026-08-03). This Soviet Sub's Bizarre 'Double-Barrel' Bow Was Built To Test Exotic Weapons. twz.com 
(2026-08-03). Congo Ebola outbreak becomes second largest ever recorded. wsws.org Last week, the Ebola outbreak in the DRC became the second largest, surpassing the 2018-2020 outbreak that occurred in eastern DRC as well. Health authorities have noted the current outbreak is the fastest, outpacing all other previous outbreaks. There remain no treatment or vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain to date.
(2026-08-03). Republican budget worsens underfunding of worker protection agencies. peoplesworld.org 
On June 9, the Republican majority on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee approved a 2027 budget that slashes funding for worker protection agencies. The bill includes a combined $71.9 million cut for the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Further, the measure implements a 3% cut to …
(2026-08-03). Petrol prices strain US households as oil giants Chevron, Exxon profits soar. aljazeera.com Low-income US households are hit hardest, spending more than 10 percent of monthly income on petrol as prices rise.
(2026-08-03). Ukraine's Fire Point CEO On How It's Making Missiles And Drones To "Destroy The Russian Empire" twz.com 
(2026-08-03). Zhejiang rolls out group standard for AI OPC terminology to set industry benchmarks. ecns.cn The group standard Terminology for Artificial Intelligence One Person Company (OPC) officially took effect on Saturday, providing unified industrial references for OPC recognition, evaluation, operation and services.
(2026-08-03). Big Oil Giant BP Banks Blockbuster Profits as Climate Disasters Strike Across the Globe. commondreams.org As communities across the world endure record-breaking heatwaves, wildfires and rising living costs, the world's biggest oil and gas companies have confirmed another blockbuster quarter of profits. The Make Polluters Pay coalition says the timing exposes the true cost of delaying the end of the fossil fuel era, and is calling on governments meeting in New York this month to seize a historic opportunity to make the polluters pay.This summer's extreme weather has spared no continent. Wildfires are tearing through Spain and France, forcing hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. In the United States, a…
(2026-08-03). Australia: Miner killed at Peak Downs in central Queensland. wsws.org In the latest mining industry fatality, a worker was killed and another seriously injured in a collision between two vehicles at BMA's open-cut coal mine.
(2026-08-03). Why India's 'cockroach' youth turned on Modi. geo.tv Thousands of protesters celebrated the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi, India, on July 25, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-08-03). Democracy Now! 2026-08-03 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 03, 2026; Why Did 60,000 Migrants Cross from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta? Moroccan Dutch Professor Explains; The Death of Awdah Hathaleen: Report Details Settler Killing of "No Other Land" Producer in West Bank; "The People's Historian": Dave Zirin's New Book Explores "Remarkable" Life of Howard Zinn | Headlines for August 03, 2026; Why Did 60,000 Migrants Cross from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta? Moroccan Dutch Professor Explains; The Death of Awdah Hathaleen: Report Details Settler Killing of "No Other Land" Producer in West…
(2026-08-03). NZ foreign minister tells Chinese-born MP: "Go back to your own country" wsws.org NZ First Party leader Winston Peters' racist tirade against Green Party MP Lawrence Xu-Nan demonises Chinese people in order to divide workers and further align New Zealand with US-led war preparations.
(2026-08-03). WBW News Action: How Can You Tell a War Advocate Is Lying? worldbeyondwar.org 
(2026-08-03). New Radar Delivery Pushes Arleigh Burke Destroyer Modernization Work Toward Next Phase. twz.com 
(2026-08-03). Robust Guidelines for EU Companies Vital to Accountability Law. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Bangladesh Federation of Worker Solidarity activists hold a rally in Dhaka on May 7, 2023 to mark ten years since the Rana Plaza building collapse that killed more than 1,130 people. | © 2023 Mamunur Rashid/NurPhoto via AP…
(2026-08-03). El-Sayed Challenges The "Electability" Attack. levernews.com 
(2026-08-03). Court acquits former India wrestling chief of sexual harassment. geo.tv The chief of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, also a federal lawmaker from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP, arrives to attend a political rally in Colonelgunj, in Uttar Pradesh, India, June 11, 2023. — ReutersBrij Bhushan's supporters shower him with…
(2026-08-03). Haldiram's temporarily shuts London outlet days after grand opening; know why. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Weeks after viral opening of drew massive crowd, Indian snack and restaurant giant Haldiram's temporarily shut its much-talked about London outlet. | The brand's first full-service restaurant in the United Kingdom, located in Leicester Square, had opened in June 2026 as part of its global expansion into dine-in markets. | The launch quickly drew significant traction with videos showing large crowds gathered particularly from Indian diaspora to try its popular offerings such as chaat, sweets and traditional snacks. | The notice reads, "Notice of Temporary Closure. Please note that we are temporaril…
(2026-08-03). Stretched Virginia Class Recategorized As Guided Missile Submarines (SSGNs). twz.com 
(2026-08-03). Still No Accountability for Zimbabwe's 2018 Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A vendor seeks cover as soldiers disperse demonstrators in Harare, Zimbabwe, after protests erupted over alleged fraud in the country's election on August 1, 2018. | © 2018 Zinyange Auntony/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-08-03). Afghanistan: Taliban Assault on Rights Deepens 5 Years on. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An Afghan hospital medic inside a home in Afghanistan, February 17, 2026. Before the Taliban banned women from universities, she studied journalism and public relations. | © 2026 AFP via Getty Images | (New York) — Afghanistan's Taliban have entrenched one of the world's worst human rights crises and systematically dismantled the rights of women and girls since taking power five years ago, Human Rights Watch said today, releasing a timeline of abuses over the last five years. Afghanistan is also facing a severe humanitarian crisis with nearly 40 percent of the population in u…
(2026-08-03). South Australian nurses reject union-Labor sellout. wsws.org The vote shows that South Australian nurses and midwives are not only up against a Labor government that wants to slash their pay and conditions, but a union bureaucracy that is complicit in the attack.
(2026-08-03). EconoScope | U.S. AI curbs reflect growing anxiety over China's tech rise. ecns.cn As Chinese companies gain ground in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and clean energy technologies, the United States is expanding restrictions on Chinese high-tech products, a move analysts say reflects growing strategic anxiety over China's technological advances.
(2026-08-03). Lockheed Martin's Master Plan For Accelerating Munitions Production. twz.com 
(2026-08-03). CSRC pledges stronger global profile for China-focused indices and assets. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland will strengthen cooperation with Hong Kong and launch more indices based on Chinese assets to enhance the international profile of Chinese indices and Chinese assets, China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) Chairman Wu Qing said on Monday when Hong Kong launched five-year RMB treasury bond futures.
(2026-08-03). Moscow terrorist attack kills 3, injures 21. wsws.org Ever since the beginning of the NATO-provoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022, terrorist attacks on Russian soil have formed a critical part of the NATO-Ukraine war strategy.
(2026-08-03). Trains in China's far north bring ethnic minority cultures to life. ecns.cn The annual Eastward Migration Festival of China's Kirgiz ethnic group took to the rails this year, with celebrations held aboard the K980 train on Sunday as part of an initiative to preserve and promote ethnic minority cultures beyond traditional museum spaces.
(2026-08-03). Young musicians with autism take Singapore stage in inclusive concert. ecns.cn A cross‚Äëborder musical collaboration took place on Saturday at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music in Singapore, where young autistic musicians from Shanghai shared the stage with a local children's orchestra. The performance vividly demonstrated the power of music to promote self‚Äëexpression and support social inclusion.
(2026-08-03). China's 'cool resources' spark summer tourism boom. ecns.cn As summer temperatures soar, China's natural "cool resources" are energizing a seasonal tourism boom. Mountains, forests, and winding rivers are being transformed into vibrant hubs of tourism.
(2026-08-03). From Trump to El-Sayed: US Arabs in Michigan centre Palestine in politics. aljazeera.com Arab Americans in Michigan who withheld support for Kamala Harris in 2024 say they will not back pro-Israel candidates.
(2026-08-03). Craven and Inadequate Deal, Blanche Must Not Be Our New Attorney General. commondreams.org The Senate Judiciary Committee is
(2026-08-03). Brazil's Workers' Party officially nominates Lula da Silva for re-election. radiohc.cu The Workers' Party (PT) officially announced on Sunday the candidacy of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for re-election in the general elections next October. | With this step, as reported by news outlets such as the G1 portal, the ruling coalition's candidacy for the upcoming elections is consolidated. | This decision was adopted during the PT's National Convention, held at the Expo Center Norte in the city of Sao Paulo, where the candidacy of Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, of the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB), to once again be part of the presidential ticket was also ratified. | The official an…
(2026-08-03). Ceuta border catastrophe kills dozens; racist right seizes anti-immigrant opportunity. peoplesworld.org 
Over 50,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish colonial exclave of Ceuta on July 30, only to face a series of mass deportations and military deployments by the Spanish government. The number of lives lost so far—mostly to drowning or crushing during crossing—could be as high as 90. Racist reactions and diplomatic retaliation from …
(2026-08-03). German Defense Giant Rheinmetall Enters The Frigate Market. twz.com 
(2026-08-03). The price of South Africa's 'March and March' anti-immigrant movement. peoplesworld.org 
On June 30, thousands of demonstrators in major South African cities, especially Durban and Johannesburg, took to the streets to demand that supposedly undocumented migrants from other African countries be expelled from South Africa to make their jobs and business opportunities available to South African citizens. Although the demonstrations were billed as being peaceful, there …
(2026-08-03). Stevens Posts Bizarre, Racist Rant Against El-Sayed as He Surges Ahead in Polls. juancole.com By Sharon Zhang | This article was originally published by On Thursday, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Michigan) posted a bizarre and racist rant against opponent Abdul El-Sayed over his criticisms of AIPAC — even as Stevens's campaign has already faced pushback for embracing bigoted attacks. | In
(2026-08-03). Native fish populations recover in upper Yellow River as fishing ban continues through 2030. ecns.cn Native fish populations in the Qinghai section of the upper Yellow River have risen significantly after five years of fishing restrictions, according to the Qinghai Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs on Saturday.
(2026-08-03). Thursday 7/30: Help Victims of Another Tentcrusher Expedition on Thursday July 30? indybay.org Coral St. between Hiway 9/River St. and Limekiln…
(2026-08-03). Malaysia: Forcibly Returning Myanmar Refugees Risks Lives. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Rohingya refugee feeds a child in front of the office of the UN refugee agency in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 27, 2026. | © 2026 Hasnoor Hussain/Reuters | (Bangkok) — The Malaysian government should reverse plans that would permit the forced return of refugees to Myanmar, where they face persecution and other rights abuses, Human Rights Watch said today. On July 23, 2026, Malaysia's deputy foreign minister informed parliament that 5,000 Myanmar nationals in immigration detention would be sent back to Myanmar. On July 29, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that Mya…
(2026-08-03). Tbilisi-Haikou-Milan fifth freedom cargo route officially opens. ecns.cn A Boeing 767 all-cargo aircraft carrying 50 metric tons of goods departed from Haikou Meilan International Airport for Milan Bergamo Airport on Saturday, marking the official launch of the Tbilisi-Haikou-Milan cargo route with fifth-freedom traffic rights.
(2026-08-03). Burnham pledges to be "relentless" in blocking migrants crossing the Channel. wsws.org Amid a right-wing backlash following events at Ceuta encompassing all Europe's capitalist parties, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham travelled to Dover on Sunday to take his place in this xenophobic campaign.
(2026-08-03). From Iskanders to Zirkons, Putin shows how he can turn Ukraine's skies into a fireball at will. hindustantimes.com Russia reportedly launched an unprecedented number of ballistic missiles against Ukraine in July, with around 126 missiles fired during the month according to the Oko Gora project. The reported barrage included Iskander-M, KN-23, and S-300/S-400 missiles used in ground attack roles. The increase in missile strikes comes as Ukraine faces challenges maintaining air defense capabilities, including shortages of Patriot PAC-3 interceptors. Recent attacks have tested Kyiv's ability to counter ballistic threats, with reports of changing interception rates. Watch the latest developments on Russia's missile campaign, Ukra…
(2026-08-03). China approved to host first ISO secretariat for artificial ice and snow standards. ecns.cn The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved the establishment of the secretariat of an Artificial Ice and Snow Landscape in China — the first ISO technical committee secretariat the country has undertaken in the ice and snow sector, according to China Media Group.
(2026-08-03). Farewell to Herma Huber, a fighter for Trotskyism. wsws.org Herma's willingness to help others was almost boundless, but she was also a fighter for justice and equality and, above all, against war and fascism."
(2026-08-03). Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: August 3, 2026. twz.com 
Here's TWZ's weekly carrier tracker monitoring America's flattop fleet, including deployed Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG), using publicly available open-source information. Check out last week's report | USS George Washington dropped anchor
(2026-08-03). Migrants await asylum in Ceuta amid hunger and thirst. aljazeera.com Migrants rushed to receive water and beverages in Ceuta, Spain, where many have spent days on a beach awaiting asylum.
(2026-08-03). What You Need To Know About The Democratic Reckoning In Michigan. levernews.com 
(2026-08-03). Veteran autoworker James Brasher killed in industrial accident at Stellantis MOPAR facility in Detroit suburbs. wsws.org The family and coworkers of James Brasher received empty promises of a full investigation from the UAW and management, who are covering up details of the tragedy.
(2026-08-03). El-Sayed, Stevens face off in Michigan Democratic Senate primary. aljazeera.com Voters in the US state of Michigan will cast ballots in a Democratic Senate primary that could reshape the party.
(2026-08-03). AI e-commerce camp kicks off for Taiwan youth in SE China's Fujian. ecns.cn The 18th edition of an e-commerce training camp for young people from Taiwan kicked off in Yunxiao County, southeast China's Fujian Provicen on Sunday, drawing over 40 young people from Taiwan for a five‚Äëday AI skill study tour for online retail.
(2026-08-03). How Iran's Missile Campaign showed the Limits of Western Deterrence. juancole.com By Ayeza Areej | — | ( Iran went into the war with the most sophisticated ballistic missile arsenal in the Middle East, including the solid…
(2026-08-03). B-Sides: "Somebody Is Walking on Your Grave: My Cemetery Journeys" by Mariana Enriquez. publicbooks.org "I spent my adolescence in Buenos Aires and made my own fumbling pilgrimages to that city's cemeteries."
(2026-08-03). Health workers in Britain defend Will Lehman against violent threat by UAW bureaucracy. wsws.org NHS FightBack, representing rank-and-file doctors, nurses and allied health professionals, e-mailed a letter to the UAW to register outrage and demand immediate action.
(2026-08-03). UnionPay links Chinese payment apps to Brazil's Pix payment network. ecns.cn China's UnionPay International and Brazilian partners launched a cross-border QR payment trial Thursday, allowing users of the UnionPay app and participating Chinese bank apps to scan and pay at merchants connected to Brazil's Pix instant payment network.
(2026-08-03). Congress leaves Washington without a healthcare deal as subsidy deadlines and FY2026 funding fight loom. nationofchange.org 
Lawmakers head into the new year with enhanced ACA tax credits already lapsed and a Jan. 30 government funding deadline still unresolved.
(2026-08-03). Trump revives push to create slush fund for fascist rioters. wsws.org The infighting within the Republican Party and the Trump administration is a sign of the deepening political crisis within the US ruling elite.
(2026-08-03). 'Here until death…': Ceuta's stranded migrants dare Europe to push them back into Morocco. hindustantimes.com Hundreds of migrants remain stranded in and around Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta after a reported surge of people attempting to enter European territory. Migrants described difficult conditions while waiting near border areas, reception centres, and roadsides, with many saying they were seeking better opportunities and a new life in Europe. Authorities continue managing registration, assistance, and border security as Spain and European officials respond to the situation. Ceuta and nearby Melilla remain key migration routes due to their status as the European Union's only land borders with Africa. Watch…
(2026-08-03). Harry Potter quiz brings fans together for magical challenges. ecns.cn The seventh "Harry Potter" Quiz, hosted by the People's Literature Publishing House, was held online recently, bringing together fans from across China for a competition testing their knowledge of the wizarding world.
(2026-08-03). Seven staff detained after clash with tour bus driver at Xinjiang's Sayram Lake. ecns.cn Seven employees at Sayram Lake Scenic Area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, were placed in administrative detention for 10 to 15 days and fined 1,000 yuan ($148) each over a July 23 altercation with a tour bus driver, a joint working group said Monday.
(2026-08-03). El-Sayed lead widens with support of broad coalition in Michigan. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—Primary elections this week are reflecting a fighting mood across the country against the Trump agenda, with voters saying they are fed up with excuses and apologies from lawmakers who are not working for them. They see the billionaires getting away with everything while they pay for skyrocketing costs and lose both jobs and healthcare. …
(2026-08-03). Over 4,000 WestJet flight attendants on strike across Canada against unpaid labour. wsws.org Summing up the sentiments of the rank-and-file against a system that robs them on average of $1,100 per month and particularly penalizes low-paid, low-seniority flight attendants, the strikers' picket signs declare: "Unpaid labour won't fly."
(2026-08-03). Scouting America drops diversity initiatives after pressure from Pete Hegseth. peoplesworld.org 
"It saddens me, as a former scout and current scouting volunteer, to have to draw today's cartoon. I still believe in the value of scouting in a young person's life. I will remain loyal to true scouting ideals but will also call out the national scouting leadership when they fail to adhere to them. A …
(2026-08-03). Residents enjoy AI-powered games at robot expo in Yinchuan. ecns.cn The 2026 Yinchuan Future Robotics Conference was held at Yinchuan from Saturday to Sunday.
(2026-08-03). 'The People of Pompeii' theater review: A relevant, hard-hitting tragicomedy. peoplesworld.org 
Multi-talented playwright Bernardo Cubria's topical The People of Pompeii is among the best original plays I've seen in quite a while. The action takes place in 2025, after the Palisades Fire almost wiped out Topanga Canyon, just as Mount Vesuvius did to the eponymous ancient Roman city of Pompeii when that volcano blew its top …
(2026-08-03). Saturday 8/1: San José…Defend Democracy. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-08-03). China Railway records 430 million passenger trips since 2026 summer vacation. ecns.cn China's national summer railway travel campaign, which began on July 1, has handled 432 million passenger trips, China Railway reported.
(2026-08-03). AI-generated intangible heritage works debut at Suzhou expo, awards announced. ecns.cn Award-winning works from the "Suzhou Intangible Heritage AI Creation Campaign" were showcased at the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Product Application Expo in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, on Saturday, with prizes officially announced.
(2026-08-03). DR Congo Official Confirms Oil Pollution Findings. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Oil well at Perenco's concession in Democratic Republic of Congo. | © 2026 Human Rights Watch | A representative of the Congolese Ministry of Hydrocarbons, during an on-the-record interview with Human Rights Watch on July 31, discussed the findings of the government's official environmental audit into the activities of Perenco, the French-British oil and gas company operating in western Democratic Republic of Congo. The audit identified "negative impacts on soil and air quality" linked to oil operations, the ministry official said, adding that "all aspects of pollution will be addr…
(2026-08-03). China's cord blood transplant engraftment rate tops 97%. ecns.cn China has made significant progress in cord blood transplantation, with the stable engraftment rate now exceeding 97%, experts said at a recent industry summit in Shanghai.
(2026-08-03). Hainan opens seven more duty-free stores for local residents. ecns.cn Following the launch of the first five stores in February, Hainan Free Trade Port began opening a second batch of seven duty-free stores selling daily consumer goods to local residents on Saturday.
(2026-08-03). Sanctioned Russian shadow fleet stopped, not seized? Europe shows up with muscle but can't detain it. hindustantimes.com The European Union has stepped up enforcement of sanctions targeting Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," with an EU naval mission boarding the tanker Toa Payoh in the Mediterranean. According to reports, the Italy-led EUNAVFOR MED operation, supported by Greek and Polish military assets, inspected the vessel's registration documents and flag status after it reportedly switched to a Cameroonian flag. The inspection lasted about two hours, and the ship was allowed to continue its voyage as the mission lacked authority to detain commercial vessels. Authorities are now reviewing the collected documents as Europe inten…
(2026-08-03). Tennis: Philippines' Eala wins first WTA title, Fritz claims DC crown. aljazeera.com Alex Eala rallies past top seed Jessica Pegula in a two-day, rain-hit final, while Taylor Fritz beats teen Rafael Jodar.
(2026-08-03). Rapid Returns Follow Migrant Crossings to Ceuta. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Migrants and asylum seekers gather near the border crossing between Morocco and Ceuta, a Spanish enclave, on July 31, 2026. | © 2026 Mario Moron/JNA Press/Sipa USA via AP Photo…
(2026-08-03). Hedge fund collapse a "cautionary tale" for AI boom. wsws.org The demise of Situational Awareness could have set off a fire sale of assets possibly sending the rout in the market for chipmaking stocks out of control.
(2026-08-03). European governments demand crackdown on migrants after 99 die trying to reach Spain. wsws.org There is nothing accidental about the dozens of deaths, as over 60,000 people sought to enter the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. Europe's governments have effectively abolished refugee rights and built external borders that Trump would be proud of. Europe's leaders prefer mass death to allowing immigrants to reach the continent.
(2026-08-03). US signs deal to boost Patriot and THAAD missile parts production. geo.tv
(2026-08-03). SEC Should Withdraw Proposal Limiting Investor Access to Essential Climate-Related Information. commondreams.org
(2026-08-03). VIDEO: War Is Still A Lie (w/David Swanson). worldbeyondwar.org
(2026-08-03). Two workers who died in quake-hit Japan mall were sent in to get cash. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-02). Mojtaba turns Hormuz into a loaded gun: In major embarrassment, Iran rejects Trump's bet on Oman fix. hindustantimes.com The Strait of Hormuz remains at the heart of U.S.-Iran tensions, with Iran rejecting reports that a deal has been reached to reopen the strategic waterway. Iranian officials insist no agreement exists and maintain that shipping will remain subject to IRGC oversight as long as hostilities continue. The developments come despite a pause in military action and ongoing diplomatic efforts involving regional mediators.
(2026-08-02). Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes. geo.tv This handout picture released by the Israeli Government Press Office shows Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posing for a picture with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, ahead of their meeting on July 28, 2026. — AFPTrump…
(2026-08-02). No more bluffing? Mojtaba's Iran warns it will take every Trump threat seriously and hit back fast. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued a warning that it considers every threat against the country a serious security risk, as tensions with the United States remain high. Acting Defense Minister Majid Ebnolreza said Tehran will not be caught off guard and will continue strengthening military readiness. Iranian officials also accused Washington of using psychological pressure while warning that any attack would face a response. Meanwhile, Iranian lawmaker Esmail Kowsari called for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the Gulf region and said allied groups would continue resistance efforts. Watch the latest updates on the growing U.S.-Ir…
(2026-08-02). Trump's on-again-off-again war against Iran: In his own words. geo.tv US President Donald Trump seen on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 22, 2025. — ReutersDonald Trump has made some of the most aggressive public threats about military action of any modern US president. He has walked back many of them too.The…
(2026-08-02). The Moral Collapse of a Nation. juancole.com The Lord said "ask what thou wilt that I should give thee" and Solomon replied: : "Give therefore to thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people and discern between good and evil" (Kings, Ch3) | Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Having been a long time Lecturer in Peace & Conflict Studies I was deeply impressed by Omer Bartov, a leading genocide and Holocaust scholar who teaches at Brown University, and who recently published a book,
(2026-08-02). Saudi Arabia battles Mojtaba's proxy at sea while MBS 'begs' Trump not to ignite Iran front. hindustantimes.com Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly urged diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. The discussion came amid concerns over possible future U.S. military action against Iran and rising regional tensions. According to reports, MBS emphasized the importance of security, stability, and dialogue while seeking clarity on Washington's plans. Saudi Arabia has been balancing regional security concerns with efforts to avoid a wider conflict that could impact the Gulf. Watch the latest developments on U.S.-Iran tensions, Saudi…
(2026-08-02). Cuba's prime minister calls for food production as defense of the homeland. radiohc.cu Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz urged increased food production as a key means of defending the homeland during his accountability report to the People's Power Assembly of the Holguín municipality of Gibara, in his capacity as a member of the Cuban Parliament representing that district. | The member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba also emphasized in his address this Saturday the need for municipal governments to seek solutions and alternatives to the population's problems, including increasing coal production, he noted. | He emphasized the growth of the socialist project in the app…
(2026-08-02). Cuba Will Face the Dominican Republic. radiohc.cu Havana, August 2 (RHC) — The Cuban baseball team continues its strong performance at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games. This Saturday they defeated Puerto Rico 4-0, and today they face the Dominican Republic. | If manager Germán Mesa continues the line of thinking he shared with us in his first training session here, before the tournament began, the Cuban team would rely on right-hander Randy Cueto from Villa Clara to lead the way against the hosts. | Although the competition format for this tournament isn't the most demanding in terms of the group stage, what happens there could be decisive. | Th…
(2026-08-02). Santo Domingo: the Capital of Cuban Women's Wrestling. radiohc.cu Havana, August 2 (RHC) — The Combat Sports Pavilion in Santo Domingo became the capital of Cuban women's wrestling when five of its six wrestlers climbed onto the awards podium, and four of them to the top. | Greili Bencosme was tasked with opening that golden path against a seasoned opponent who had defeated her in this year's Pan American Championship. | With a four-point lead, the young woman from Jiguani, in the province of Granma, continued her attack until she reached the maximum punching score, and the gold medal in the 50 kilograms category. | Then, in the 53rd minute, Laura Herin, with an offensive…
(2026-08-02). Deputy foreign minister denounces U.S. lies against Cuba. radiohc.cu Carlos Fernández de Cossío, Deputy Foreign Minister of Cuba (MINREX), denounced on his social media profile the lies of the United States government and its Secretary of State regarding policy toward the island. | The diplomat stated that these falsehoods not only justify aggression against Cuba, but also constitute a mendacious attempt to explain the internal revulsion in his country toward injustice and abuse in a society in crisis. | "The lies of the U.S. government and its Secretary of State regarding Cuba are not only an attempt to justify the unjustifiable aggression. It is also a mendacious way of trying t…
(2026-08-02). Thirteen die in tourist plane crash over Peru's Nazca Lines. geo.tv Smoke rises from the wreckage of a crashed tourist aircraft as firefighters respond at the scene. — Screengrab via TVPeruTourist plane loses contact with control tower before crash.Authorities launch investigation into cause of deadly crash.Wreckage smoulders as emergency crews…
(2026-08-02). We Shall Prevail: An Echo That Doesn't Die. commondreams.org 
More than 50 years after the murder of iconic Chilean folk singer Victor Jara, the last man convicted of killing him has been tracked down and brought to justice. In 1973, a day after Pinochet's coup, Jara was seized, tortured, his hands broken to silence what was deemed music "more powerful than a thousand machine guns." Today, in a world tilting right, he remains an enduring symbol of resistance. Manifiesto: "A song has meaning/ When it beats in the veins/ Of a man who will die singing."On Sept. 11, 1973, troops under brutal, U.S.- backed General Augusto Pinochet bombed and stormed the presidential palace i…
(2026-08-02). China parks its first J‚Äë20 in a classroom: Is this the proof that Xi is training for Taiwan 'war'. hindustantimes.com China's J-20 stealth fighter gets a new battlefield role — not as a combat jet, but as a training platform for the next generation of ground crews. As Beijing expands its fifth-generation fleet, the move highlights the massive support network needed to maintain its advanced warplanes.
(2026-08-02). Joint US—Saudi attack on Iraq widens front of the imperialist war in Middle East. wsws.org What Washington called "precision strikes" were an open extension of the war into Iraq, carried out with the participation of Saudi Arabia.
(2026-08-02). Announcing a Counter-Summit Day of Action in Toronto: the Many versus the Money. worldbeyondwar.org 
Behind Canadians' backs, our federal and provincial governments are planning to auction off what's left of our public infrastructure and natural resources to foreign investors, U.S. asset managers, and other financial representatives of the global 1%. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-08-02). This week in history: August 3-9. wsws.org Bush restricts federal funding for embryonic stem cell research; striking ILWU worker Norman Ray Lewis murdered on a California picket line; US breaks off Korean War armistice talks; first commercial "talkie" film premieres in New York.
(2026-08-02). Zelensky's new nightmare: Russia rolls out 'drone‚Äëproof' T‚Äë80BVM tank for the next phase of Ukraine war. hindustantimes.com Russia's upgraded T-80BVM main battle tank has reportedly been spotted with new battlefield modifications designed to counter the growing threat of FPV drones in Ukraine. Images circulating online appear to show a modernised tank fitted with an anti-drone "mangal" cage and improved protective features, though the vehicle's destination and deployment details remain unconfirmed. The upgrades reflect lessons learned from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, where drones have transformed armored warfare. Russia has also reportedly added electronic warfare systems and additional armour to newer tank batches. Watch the late…
(2026-08-02). South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5C. geo.tv A boy cools off in a fountain during a heatwave in Seoul, South Korea, July 31, 2026. — ReutersSEOUL: South Korea registered its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago on Sunday, as authorities warned people to "immediately" stop all outdoor…
(2026-08-02). At least 72 died in Spain's Ceuta migrant rush. geo.tv Members of the Spanish Guardia Civil detain a migrant amid mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, August 2, 2026. — ReutersThe previous toll was 67 deaths.People heard border was open on social media.Spanish police, troops…
(2026-08-02). Bomb carried by woman kills three, injures 21 near Moscow restaurant. geo.tv Law enforcement officers and emergency services personnel work at the site of an explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow, Russia August 1, 2026. — ReutersA homemade bomb carried by a woman killed three people and injured at least 21 in an explosion near an upscale restaurant in…
(2026-08-02). AUDIO: The Zero Hour on War Is Still A Lie. worldbeyondwar.org By The Zero Hour, August 2, 2026 | Richard R.J. Eskow discusses David Swanson's new book War Is Still A Lie with David Swanson.
(2026-08-02). East Midlands Railway workers strike over safety following Bedford crash. wsws.org The RMT organised pickets at several stations, including Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and London St Pancras. The stoppage forced EMR to run a skeleton service between Sheffield and Nottingham, with only one train an hour to London St Pancras and services ending at 7p.m.
(2026-08-02). Three killed, several injured in fast food restaurant shooting in southern Idaho in US. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least three people were killed and seven others were injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger outlet in southern Idaho on Saturday afternoon. | Authorities also found the suspected gunman dead near the restaurant. However, officials have not confirmed whether the shooter is included in the three reported fatalities. The identities of those killed have not yet been released. | Twin Falls city spokesperson Josh Palmer said officials are still working to identify the victims. Police discovered the suspected shooter's body in an area close to the restaurant, but it remains unclear whether he die…
(2026-08-02). Political Embarrassment for PM Carney's Global War Bank. worldbeyondwar.org 
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has failed to get support from any G7 countries or large NATO members for his war bank. But he's still trying to push ahead with this unpopular, irresponsible, and deceitful project – now's our chance to stop it. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-08-02). Canada Negotiates Trade Deal (CEPA) with the UAE in Record Time, Choosing Profit Over Sudanese Lives. worldbeyondwar.org 
Canada just shamefully negotiated a trade deal with the UAE, in complete disregard for their complicity in the war in Sudan. The UAE must be economically isolated and held to account, not rewarded. Canada must cut ties with the UAE now.
(2026-08-02). Lever Weekly: Location, Location, Deportation. levernews.com
(2026-08-02). Israeli Defense Ministry Plan Indicates War Crimes. juancole.com
(2026-08-02). After telling Americans to leave, can Trump's 'mighty' military still shield this major gulf ally. hindustantimes.com
(2026-08-02). New Mexico's Clean Energy Success Story. juancole.com
(2026-08-02). Haley Stevens' New Campaign Ad Features Anti-LGBTQ Pastor. levernews.com
(2026-08-02). Indonesia tragedy: Five dead, over 40 missing after ferry carrying 271 catches fire off Madura Island. ptcnews.tv