(2025-08-02). Gaza family's battle for survival as hunger and heat deepen despair. aljazeera.com Palestinians Fadi and Abeer Sobh fight daily battles for food and water, as their six children face hunger and hardship.
(2025-08-02). Non-US West lacks "leverage" on Palestine issue. aljazeera.com Professor Rex Brynen says the US is co-funding a calculated famine in Gaza through failed humanitarian efforts.
(2025-08-02). US Israeli ambassador Mike Huckabee praises IDF and GHF killers in visit to Gaza. wsws.org The visit by Huckabee and Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff was aimed at providing cover for the ongoing genocide and forced starvation campaign.
(2025-08-02). Israeli Forces Resume Bombing Displaced Civilians in Gaza despite Global Outcry. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israeli occupation forces launched renewed airstrikes on tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis on Saturday, killing and injuring several civilians, in what human rights groups are increasingly condemning as systematic war crimes.
(2025-08-02). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC president calls for urgent collective action by states to end abhorrent suffering in Gaza. icrc.org The following is a statement attributable to ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric on the humanitarian situation in Gaza…
(2025-08-02). Tuesday 8/12: Webinar: Gaza Apocalypse. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/gaza-apocalypse…
(2025-08-02). Sunday 8/3: Pleasanton: Community Rally/Vigil for Gaza. indybay.org Delucchi Park | 4501 1st Street | Pleasanton, CA…
(2025-08-02). ICRC mourns colleague killed in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC outraged by attack that wounded ICRC staff, PRCS volunteer during Gaza rescue mission. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). Protest at Genocide Enabler BCG. indybay.org Noisy protest counters BCG's (Boston Consulting Group) pr and calls out Netanyahu's former employer as complicit in genocide. See their pledge to "make the world a better place."
(2025-08-02). Tariff Trade War Against Brazil, Bolsonaro, Lula, Palestine & the Working Class. indybay.org The fascist Trump government has declared tariff trade war on Brazil demanding that charges against Bolsonaro for organizing an insurrection and the assassination of Lula and other people be dropped. Sà£o Paulo transit worker and a member of Conlutas Fabio Bosco reports on this and also the struggle against the genocide in Palestine and BRICS…
(2025-08-02). Marjorie Taylor Greene Called It A Genocide Before Bernie Sanders. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2025-08-02). WWP condemns brutal attack on Freedom Flotilla ship, beating of labor leader Chris Smalls : WWP statement. workers.org 
Workers World Party condemns the illegal attack by the Israel Occupation Forces (IOF), carried out in international waters, on the Freedom Flotilla Coalition's ship Handala and the kidnapping of all 21 crew members. Freedom Flotilla Coalition's boat the Hondala prepares to leave for Palestine from Italy, July 27, 2025. Photo: . . . |
(2025-08-02). Preparations Made for Iranian President's Visit to Pakistan. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan discussed the arrangements for Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's upcoming visit to Islamabad.
(2025-08-02). Israel Addicted to Belligerence: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi denounced the Zionist regime's addiction to bellicosity and law-breaking, urging regional countries to remain vigilant in the face of the Israeli plots to upset security in the region.
(2025-08-02). Palestinian factions issue statement on New York Declaration. workers.org 
Islamic Resistance Movement — Hamas, Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine, Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP), Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine — General Command (PFLP-GC) and Vanguards of the Popular Liberation War — Al-Sa'iqa Forces issued a joint . . . |
(2025-08-02). Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine exposes two-state solution. workers.org 
Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine leader Marwan Abdel-Al made the following remarks to L'Humanité, a French publication, published on Resistance News Network on July 31, 2025. The so-called two-state solution conference is not so much a peace initiative as it is a recycling of a political illusion that . . . |
(2025-08-02). Correspondence] Innovation in health and humanitarian aid: lessons from Sudan. thelancet.com Since civil war broke out in April, 2023, nearly half of Sudan's 50 million people now face acute food insecurity, 14 ∑5 million people have been forcibly displaced, outbreaks of multiple infectious diseases have been reported, and thousands of women and children have experienced sexual violence.1 Delivery of essential services is insufficient, with more than 70% of health-care facilities in conflict-affected areas damaged or destroyed, and aid delivery systematically obstructed by both sides of the conflict.
(2025-08-02). World Report] 5 years on: the health legacy of the Beirut port blast. thelancet.com The 2020 port explosion in Beirut killed more than 250 people and injured 7000. 5 years later, many Beirutis still suffer physical and mental ill effects. Clotilde Bigot reports from Lebanon.
(2025-08-02). Correspondence] Cadonilimab in advanced cervical cancer: the COMPASSION-16 trial. thelancet.com The COMPASSION-16 trial by Xiaohua Wu and colleagues addresses a crucial need in the management of advanced cervical cancer by evaluating cadonilimab, a novel bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and CTLA-4, as a first-line therapy in combination with chemotherapy with or without bevacizumab. The COMPASSION-16 trial presents strong evidence supporting the efficacy of cadonilimab, with statistically significant improvements in progression-free survival and overall survival compared with standard chemotherapy.
(2025-08-02). Comment] Personalising PARP inhibitor combinations for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. thelancet.com Prostate cancer is a major cause of cancer-related mortality in men and the burden is forecast to increase significantly over the next decade.1 The outcome of patients diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer can be highly variable but cancers with BRCA gene alterations have worse outcomes.2 BRCA protein loss occurs in approximately 10% of advanced prostate cancers. PARP inhibition is an established treatment for patients with BRCA-mutant tumours progressing after androgen receptor pathway inhibitors (ARPIs), at which time the treatments both delay progression and prolong survival.
(2025-08-02). Correspondence] Screening for spinal muscular atrophy in the UK. thelancet.com I read with interest the Correspondence on spinal muscular atrophy in the UK.1…
(2025-08-02). Correspondence] Impact of conflict on cholera epidemiology in Sudan. thelancet.com When water and hospitals become targets of conflict, cholera becomes inevitable. Since April, 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in armed conflict that has systematically destroyed civilian infrastructure. This structural violence has transformed cholera from a controllable disease into a cause of recurrent epidemics, with three distinct waves recorded since mid-2023.
(2025-08-02). Correspondence] Sudan's measles crisis and the global zero-dose gap. thelancet.com When vaccines stop, measles returns. Since 2023, Sudan has witnessed several measles outbreaks, each a predictable outcome of systemic immunisation failure in a nation engulfed by civil war. Once a preventable disease, measles has re-emerged as a leading killer of children in conflict-affected regions of Sudan.
(2025-08-02). Obituary] Rinaldo Bellomo. thelancet.com Intensive care physician, researcher, and mentor. He was born in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on Aug 8, 1956, and died in Melbourne, VIC, Australia, on May 6, 2025, aged 68 years.
(2025-08-02). Comment] Chasing the end of helminths: is elimination within reach? thelancet.com Soil-transmitted helminths are a group of parasitic intestinal worms that infect roughly 1 ∑5 billion people globally. The most prevalent species are Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworms. WHO aims to eliminate soil-transmitted helminths as a public health problem by 2030, which is defined as reaching a less than 2% prevalence of moderate and heavy intensity infections (as detected using coprological approaches, such as the Kato—Katz method).1 The central element of controlling soil-transmitted helminths is the widespread administration of anthelmintics to at-risk populations without…
(2025-08-02). Correspondence] Compassionate child obesity care within a stigmatising society. thelancet.com The UK National Health Service Complications from Excess Weight (CEW) clinics were established to provide holistic, person-centred care to treat obesity and related comorbidities in children and young people. Recent findings, presented at the European Congress on Obesity 2025,1 showed that nearly 5000 children have entered regional CEW services since 2021. These data highlight the characteristics of children and young people accessing the clinics, who often live in the most deprived areas, are of diverse ethnic heritage, and nearly a quarter have a learning disability or are neurodiverse.
(2025-08-02). WW Commentary — Trump and Epstein: Two pigs in a pen. workers.org 
Few people would argue with the fact that the ultra-misogynist finance capitalist Jeffrey Epstein, who sexually abused and exploited teenaged girls, was a despicable human being. Not many tears were shed when he died in prison in 2019, supposedly by suicide, denying Epstein's many victims their day in court. The . . . |
(2025-08-02). Correspondence] A continental call to action to end cholera by 2030. thelancet.com On June 4, 2025, the Assembly of Heads of State and Government from 20 cholera-affected countries in Africa united to adopt a collective call to action aimed at stopping ongoing cholera outbreaks and hastening efforts to eliminate cholera across the continent by 2030. This call represents an unprecedented political commitment to address cholera as a major public health issue in Africa. The call comes at a critical moment: cases of cholera are increasing, mortality rates are worsening, global health funding to combat the disease is declining, and the ability of African countries to allocate resources is being stra…
(2025-08-02). Comment] Balancing quality and quantity of life in older patients with breast cancer. thelancet.com Overtreatment is considered harmful in terms of decreasing quality of life, wasting resources, and environmental damage.1—3 These risks are especially relevant when considering adjuvant chemotherapy besides adjuvant endocrine therapy for older adult patients (older than 70 years) with oestrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer.4 Older patients with breast cancer represent around a third of all patients with breast cancer.4 However, patients older than 70 years with breast cancer, especially those with comorbidities, have generally been excluded from clinical trials.
(2025-08-02). Perspectives] Gender under attack. thelancet.com The Lancet Commission on Gender and Global Health lucidly highlighted how attacks on the concept of gender, and on gender equality and women's rights more broadly, are not new. As Sarah Hawkes and her colleagues demonstrated, such attacks are part of a well-funded, global right-wing movement that over the past two decades has sought to challenge the concept of gender and erase it from public policy and discourse. With the advance of these ideologies, the USA—a country that has been an established global leader in medical research at the intersection of health and gendered power inequalities—now risks…
(2025-08-02). Editorial] Sudan: a health catastrophe ignored. thelancet.com Sudan's women and children are paying the highest price for a war the world barely acknowledges. 12 million people have been displaced by conflict and more than half are children—many are malnourished, separated from their families, or traumatised. Pregnant women are forced to give birth without skilled attendants, sterile equipment, or access to emergency obstetric care. Gender-based violence is surging: reports from Amnesty International and UNICEF document the systematic use of rape as a weapon of war, including against girls aged as young as 1 year.
(2025-08-02). With the state killing of Edward Zakrzewski, Florida on track to execute 11 death row inmates in 2025. wsws.org Florida has carried out one-third of the 27 executions so far this year. With 10 more state killings planned, the US is on track to execute 37 people in 2025 compared to 25 in 2024.
(2025-08-02). Family of Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre raises: What did Trump know and when did he know it? wsws.org The family of Virginia Giuffre, one of the most prominent public accusers of financier and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, issued a statement Wednesday and gave an interview on Thursday suggesting that President Donald Trump was aware of the criminal actions of Epstein while he associated with the abuser of teenage girls.
(2025-08-02). The militarist agenda at the centre of Trump's tariff war against the world. wsws.org The US has now erected a tariff barrier around itself equivalent to that imposed, with disastrous consequences both economically and politically, during the Great Depression of the 1930s.
(2025-08-02). Initial results of the IWA-RFC investigation into the death of Ronald Adams Sr. wsws.org At the July 27 public hearing, WSWS labor editor Jerry White reviewed what the IWA-RFC investigation has uncovered so far about the death of the Stellantis autoworker.
(2025-08-02). Readers protest against the closure of Mehring Verlag's bank account. wsws.org We are publishing some of the many protest emails and expressions of solidarity from our readers.
(2025-08-02). The lessons of the Philadelphia municipal strike and the way forward. wsws.org The Philadelphia municipal strike was not the end but the opening act in a rapid series of confrontations in Philadelphia and beyond.
(2025-08-02). Texas flood hearings reveal widespread failures in response and prevention while leaving Abbott and Trump blameless. wsws.org Noticeably absent from the hearings Thursday and a previous such event held on July 23rd were Texas governor Greg Abbott and officials from either the Trump administration or the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), who bear the lion's share of blame for the disaster.
(2025-08-02). Australia: Winter surge of respiratory disease ignored by government. wsws.org Increases in COVID, RSV, and influenza are the result of governments refusal to enact public health measures and address declining vaccination.
(2025-08-02). Trump enacts tariffs, sanctions state officials and invokes "national emergency" against Brazil. wsws.org Trump's order represents an unprecedented escalation of US imperialist aggression against Latin America.
(2025-08-02). Secretive overhaul of New Zealand terror law targets protests. wsws.org The NZ population is being kept in the dark about the government's draconian revised anti-terror law that echoes the UK proscription of Palestine Action.
(2025-08-02). "Fattore K" la guerra ibrida contro la Russia e la Cina ingaggiata dalla Sudcorea su mandato di Washington. strategic-culture.su Il "fattore — K" è quindi sostanzialmente, più ancora che un'espressione di soft power, una vera e propria guerra ibrida culturale contro il multipolarismo — e dunque contro la Russia e la Cina — ingaggiata dalla Sudcorea su mandato di Washington | Segue nostro Gli sforzi per un dialogo e una reciproca comprensione tra le due Coree hanno vissuto nel 2018 una fortunata e oramai lontana stagione, ai XXIII Giochi olimpici i…
(2025-08-02). Defend the Homeland, Get A Brown Shirt! commondreams.org 
Still insanely claiming they're arresting "the worst of the worst" gardeners, roofers, abuelas and taco-makers – and eager to spend their shiny new billions on more rag-tag thugs to meet their quotas – ICE Barbie et al have launched a new recruitment campaign asserting, "Your country is calling you (to) defend the homeland," a phrase surely inadvertently carrying a crisp whiff of blood-and-soil Nazism. Ditto – right? – an Uncle Sam raging of an America "invaded by criminals and predators – we need YOU to get them out."Of course the urgent call for 10,000 more racist goons with anger issues and zero oversight…
(2025-08-02). Nigeria kills her sun: Death and vindication for Ken Saro-Wiwa, Ogoni Nine. aljazeera.com An activist's fight against big oil leads to his death sentence. Thirty years on, government says he's a national hero.
(2025-08-02). Epstein victims claim 'cover up' as Maxwell moved to low-security prison. aljazeera.com Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years in prison, moved to minimum-security site in Texas.
(2025-08-02). Ex-Mali PM charged over X post supporting jailed critics of military rulers. aljazeera.com Moussa Mara, the PM for eight months in 2014-2015, has been charged with 'undermining the credibility of the state'.
(2025-08-02). Indonesian president frees hundreds of prisoners as part of unity plan. aljazeera.com Among the first batch of freed prisoners were prominent rivals of former President Joko Widodo jailed during his term.
(2025-08-02). Manhunt for ex-US soldier suspected of killing 4 in Montana bar. aljazeera.com Police have told residents to stay home and not approach the suspect, who could be 'armed and dangerous'.
(2025-08-02). Tottenham captain Son Heung-min to leave Premier League club. aljazeera.com Son Heung-min captained Tottenham Hotspur to the Europa League title last season but will leave the club this summer.
(2025-08-02). Wednesday 8/6: Virtual Sudan Teach-In. indybay.org Zoom | KafiaHaile.com/Teach-In…
(2025-08-02). Wednesday 8/27: Palestine & The African American Experience. indybay.org Zoom | KafiaHaile.com/Teach-In…
(2025-08-02). Lawsuit Launched to Protect Whales in California From Ship Strikes. indybay.org OAKLAND, Calif., July 30, 2025 — The Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of the Earth sent a notice today of their intent to sue the National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Coast Guard for failing to consult on how California shipping lane designations contribute to whale and sea turtle vessel strikes.
(2025-08-02). Friday 8/1: Planning supper for MeglaDon, a terpsichorean performance art meets devour of MAGA show. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | SF…
(2025-08-02). Reparations and the 175th Anniversary of the birth of California. indybay.org 175th Anniversary of the State of California opens a path to reconsider California Juneteenth law toward alignment with our Title 5 US Juneteenth Federal Law celebrating the close of our US Civil War and path to end chattel slavery in America/…
(2025-08-02). San Joaquin County Sued for Charging Unlawful Fees for Autopsy Records About Deaths Caused by Police. indybay.org Irvine, Calif., July 30, 2025 — The Investigative Reporting Program ("IRP") at UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism filed a lawsuit against San Joaquin County challenging unlawful fees for copies of autopsy reports about deaths caused by law enforcement officers. IRP is represented by Professors Susan E. Seager and Jack Lerner with the Press Freedom Project of the Intellectual Property, Arts, and Technology Clinic at UC Irvine School of Law, as well as the First Amendment Coalition.
(2025-08-02). Wednesday 8/6: Close Guantánamo & Dismantle the Inhumane Deportation Machine NOW! indybay.org Mission Street @ 22nd Street San Francisco, CA…
(2025-08-02). Trump moves nuclear submarines after statements by former Russian president. geo.tv 
Combination picture showing Russia's Security Council's Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev attends a meeting of the Council for Science and Education at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in the Moscow region's city of Dubna, Russia June 13, 2024 and US President Donald Trump at Trump…
(2025-08-02). UN report finds United Nations reports are not widely read. geo.tv 
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends a press briefing during the third United Nations Ocean Conference at the Centre des Expositions conference centre in Nice, France, June 10, 2025.—ReutersA United Nations report seeking ways to improve efficiency and cut costs has…
(2025-08-02). Shifting Centers of Power: Toward a Post-Westphalian World Order. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Griffin Thompson and Morgan D. Bazilian* As the Russian-Ukraine war stretches into prolonged conflict and the Israeli-Hamas war viciously spirals into cross-border conflicts, a Manichean narrative of good vs. evil is used to explain their politics. In similar fashion, US administrations continue to adopt a dualistic frame of sovereignty vs. servitude when explaining our …
(2025-08-02). Saturday 8/2: Hikers for Palestine: Walk in Solidarity, Walk for Water. indybay.org Berkeley Marina. Meeting at the Seabreeze Parking lot, 598 University Ave…
(2025-08-02). Nigeria: "We go to bed hungry sometimes for two to three days" icrc.org Hunger deepens as farmers in conflict-affected northeast struggle to survive…
(2025-08-02). Tuesday 8/5: Webinar: Anti-Zionism means Abolition. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/AZAbolition…
(2025-08-02). Saturday 8/23: Luna Dance & Creativity Open House. indybay.org 931 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley…
(2025-08-02). Repeat Lesson for Wells Fargo Delivered by Activists. indybay.org Slow learner gets repeated demand to stop war crime complicity and fulfill environmental responsibility as Stop Billionaires Summer protests continues.
(2025-08-02). China-U.S. Stockholm talks matter a good deal for ASEAN. moderndiplomacy.eu After intensive trade talks of a day and a half in Stockholm, U.S. and Chinese negotiators said that the two sides have agreed to continue pushing for extension by 90 days of the pause on 24 percent of reciprocal tariffs of the U.S. side, as well as countermeasures of the Chinese side. What's been achieved …
(2025-08-02). Cidadà£os americanos acompanham mídia russa, apesar da censura. globalresearch.ca Aparentemente, nem mesmo o bloqueio ilegal imposto pelos EUA aos canais de notícias russos está conseguindo esconder a verdade. De acordo com um alto funcionário da inteligência americana, a mídia russa continua sendo assistida por muitos cidadà£os americanos. Em vez …
(2025-08-02). The War on UC Workers & Union Busting Attack on NUHW Oakland Hospital Workers. indybay.org The University of California management and regents are engaged in a frontal union busting attack on the NUHW and other workers at the Oakland Children's Hospitals. They are telling workers they have no right to their own union representation but must join other unions that they don't want. They have imposed massive pay cuts on these workers by ending their paid healthcare benefits and other conditions flagrantly violating their union contracts. Governor Newsom and the Democrats in the legislature have been completely quite about this union busting attack and Newom who is an ex-officio has supporting million…
(2025-08-02). Healthcare Not Prisons! On 60th Anniversary of Medicare, Rally at Alcatraz Tours Against Prison. indybay.org On the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Medicare, a press conference was held at Alcatraz Tours on Pier 33 to oppose the building of a new prison on Alcatraz and for the implementation of national single payer so all people in the United States can get heatlhcare. Speakers from unions and community groups spoke out against Trump's ICE raids and privatization of the prison industry to make more profits.
(2025-08-02). Solidarity! Hospice East Bay NUHW Workers Strike Against Union Busting & For A Contract. indybay.org Hospice of the East Bay NUHW workers went on strike on 7/29/25 for a contract after more than a year. The workers talked about their work and also the concessions the company wants in order to get their first contract.
(2025-08-02). Trump's evil myrmidon Emil Bove is a major threat to the Constitution. indybay.org Convicted Felon President Trump's Emil Bove Has A Face So Evil That Is The Type That Only A Mother Can Love.
(2025-08-02). I Tributi dei Vassalli. globalresearch.ca I controdazi che l'Unione Europea aveva stabilito sui prodotti statunitensi importati, per l'ammontare di oltre 90 miliardi di euro. vengono accantonati. Oltre a cià≤ l'Unione Europea si impegna a effettuare negli Stati Uniti investimenti per 600 miliardi di euro, e …
(2025-08-02). US "Hands-Off" Pivot Signals a Wake-Up Call for Myanmar Opposition. moderndiplomacy.eu Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing was perhaps the only ruling elite in the world with an elated response to US President Donald Trump's letter threatening a tariff of 40 percent on exports to the US. Min Aung Hlaing's military regime was among the world's most isolated governing elites after staging a military takeover from …
(2025-08-02). Turn on the War-makers: Fight for Peace and Social Needs. indybay.org is past time for the people to take matters into their own hands through mass mobilizations and strikes to demand peace and social needs, not war and inequality.
(2025-08-02). "Wells Fracko Bank" Called Upon to Divest from Fossil Fuels. indybay.org Calling Wells Fargo & Company Bank "Wells Fracko," the group "Stop Billionaires Summer" picketed their global headquarters building for a second time this month as part of its eight-week campaign of mass action, disruption and information leafleting by calling attention to the bank's role in "climate collapse, fueling Fascism and throwing our futures into the fire." Organizers also accused the bank of ensuring that "billionaires protect their profits and power" and for allowing the ultra-wealthy elites "to fuel the crises we're living in."
(2025-08-02). Brasil: Entrevista a Joà£o Pedro Stédile (MST) Julio 2025. indybay.org Brasil: Entrevista a Joà£o Pedro Stédile (MST) Julio 2025 | "El capitalismo destruye la naturaleza, nuestra lucha es global"
(2025-08-02). SAFTU condemns Trump's 30% tariffs on South African exports: Calls for urgent meeting. indybay.org The South African trade union federation SAFTU has protested Trump's tariffs and called for a national emergency meeting…
(2025-08-02). "The shareholder has become a common good" indybay.org Western societies are divided, authoritarianism is on the rise, social inequality is increasing, and trust in political institutions has dwindled… | The 1968 movement was not least a reaction to fascism, colonialism, and racism, and against this backdrop it sought alternatives.
(2025-08-02). El discurso está roto. cubadebate.cu Sydney Sweeney está reclinada de manera inexplicable mientras se abrocha los vaqueros. Lleva una chaqueta sin nada debajo. Intenta vender mezclilla a las mujeres y parece retorcerse mientras lo hace. Cuando la cámara se detiene en sus ojos azules, dice: "Mis jeans son azules". El anuncio es para American Eagle. Todo es… demasiado.
(2025-08-02). Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras de nuevo en línea. cubadebate.cu La Central Térmica Antonio Guiteras de Matanzas ya se encuentra en línea. Tras su entrada, la máquina se encuentra en proceso gradual para subir las cargas. Energás Varadero No. 4, también reestableció potencias al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional.
(2025-08-02). Manuel Marrero Cruz inaugura Parque Científico en Holguín. cubadebate.cu Manuel Marrero Cruz inauguró hoy el Parque Científico Tecnológico e Industrial Nucleum S.A. de la provincia de Holguín, el primero de carácter multitemático en Cuba. El Primer Ministro enfatizó en que la importancia del parque radica en identificar debilidades, emplear las capacidades científicas e innovadoras de la región y trazar estrategias para materializar soluciones a las problemáticas sociales, lo cual es vital en un país bloqueado en medio de una guerra económica.
(2025-08-02). àìmnibus propulsados por biometano circularán en municipio matancero de Martí. cubadebate.cu Cinco ómnibus de la marca china Yutong, propulsados por biometano o biogás refinado, circularán pronto en las comunidades del municipio matancero de Martí.
(2025-08-02). El Departamento de Estado y los viajes a Cuba. cubadebate.cu En los últimos meses, el gobierno de los Estados Unidos, y muy agresivamente su Departamento de Estado, ha fortalecido sus ataques habituales contra Cuba en sectores o actividades económicas que generan ingresos esenciales para el funcionamiento del país. Denigrar, obstaculizar e impedir nuestro desarrollo turístico, industrial o científico son algunos de los frentes donde Marco Rubio y el encargado de su edificio en La Habana han dedicado energía sin límites.
(2025-08-02). Rusia reportó más de 300 mil bajas ucranianas en 2024. cubadebate.cu Moscú afirma que Ucrania perdió mas de 300 mil soldados en 2024, mientras Zelenskyy admite déficit de reclutas y solicita apoyo europeo para financiar salarios.
(2025-08-02). Ethics Without Borders: The Global South's Role in AI Peacekeeping. moderndiplomacy.eu As nations race to shape AI governance frameworks, one threat remains dangerously underdiscussed: the rise of non-state actors weaponizing AI. From cyber-hacktivists to autonomous terrorist networks, the next global disruption may not come from superpowers—but from the shadows they failed to anticipate. The Global South is particularly vulnerable. While the discourse around AI has rightly …
(2025-08-02). WWF Uganda hands over Forestry Development Plans to Rwenzori districts. independent.co.ug 
Bundibugyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Uganda has officially handed over District Forestry Development Plans (DFDPs) to four local governments surrounding the Rwenzori Mountains National Park, in a renewed push to combat forest degradation and promote sustainable land use. The plans, developed under the Restoration for a Resilient …
(2025-08-02). BALAALO: Over 19,800 cattle evicted from northern Uganda in one month. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), under "Operation Harmony", have evicted over 19,826 heads of cattle from northern Uganda in just over a month, as the military enforces President Museveni's Executive Order No. 2 of 2023, which prohibits illegal nomadic grazing in northern Uganda. At a press conference held …
(2025-08-02). Amuru district seeks shs900 million for cholera response. independent.co.ug 
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amuru District Taskforce has unveiled a 913.2 million shillings cholera response budget as the district grapples with an outbreak of the disease that has so far claimed five lives and infected over 200 people since early this month. The draft budget was presented on Tuesday during the district's weekly …
(2025-08-02). World Vision closes operations in Kakumiro. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | World Vision Uganda has closed its operation in Kasambya Area, in Kakumiro district, after 19 years. The organisation has been focusing and extending support to critical sectors, including education, health, climate change, agriculture, and environmental conservation, among others. In Kasambya, World Vision has constructed schools and health facilities and …
(2025-08-02). The Heat: U.S. Tariff Turmoil. america.cgtn.com 
On Thursday, the White House announced a flurry of new reciprocal tariffs just hours before its midnight deadline. The new rates go as high as 50% scheduled to take effect August 7th, targeting more than 90 countries and territories. | Meanwhile, the August 1st levies, including those imposed on America's top three trading partners Mexico, Canada, and China commenced Friday. Global stock markets tanked, leaving U.S. trading partners scrambling to curb economic volatility. | Joining the discussion: |
(2025-08-02). Some Thoughts on Our DOE Report Regarding CO2 Impacts on the U.S. Climate. wattsupwiththat.com we are the "Red Team"; the "Blue Team" has had their say since the late 1980s.
(2025-08-02). Grid on the Brink: PJM's Record Auction Proves We Must Keep—and Build—More Coal Plants. wattsupwiththat.com We need coal-fired power. We need it now. And we will need it for decades to come.
(2025-08-02). Saturday 8/2: Free virtual screening of the documentary "The Hidden History of Israel" indybay.org
(2025-08-02). Afghanistan: Futsal for empowering children with disabilities. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). Ethiopia: A personal account on helping affected communities in Oromia. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). Hungary: 8 May Celebrations. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). ICRC accompanies Iranian Red Crescent Society to locations affected by hostilities. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). The ICRC and China: cooperation in humanitarian forensics. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). ICRC voices: Life and Death in the Red Cross Field Hospital. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). More than 30 years after Iran-Iraq war, families still hope to find out the fate of their missing loved ones. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). Luxembourg: ICRC Director-General's visit reflects the long-standing strategic partnership with Luxembourg. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). Philippines: Understanding challenges in detention through Health Information System. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). Poland: The 2nd Regional Conference of European National IHL Committees (NIHLC) in Warsaw. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). Poland: ICRC Brings Together National Societies and IFRC to Boost Emergency Preparedness in Europe. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). Poland: Sub-regional Restoring Family Links Conference hosted by the Polish Red Cross. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). Romania: 1st High-level IHL Conference organized by the Romanian Red Cross with ICRC's support. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). Humanitarian Exemptions in Domestic Counterterrorism Legislation – Factsheet. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). DRC: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). Nigeria: Hunger deepens as farmers in the conflict-affected northeast struggle to survive. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). Syria: ICRC gains access to Sweida, calls for sustained humanitarian response. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). Syria: ICRC warns of deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Sweida and southern Syria. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). Yemen: A new medical clinic opens at Sa'ada New Remand Prison to improve health and living conditions of detainees. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). Iran: Robert Mardini, Director General of the ICRC on the IRCS's 100th anniversary. icrc.org
(2025-08-02). Israel and the occupied territories: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah receives unprecedented influx of fatalities. icrc.org
(2025-08-01). Video: Bristol police detain 11yo girl for protesting against genocide. skwawkbox.org 
Police state over-reach plumbs even greater depths as child targeted Police in Bristol detained an 11-year-old girl for protesting against Israel's genocide in Gaza yesterday: The victim was eventually released without charge but only after concerted protests from onlookers and family. The Starmer police state plumbs new depths with the targeting of children despite a …
(2025-08-01). US special envoy visits Gaza aid sites as famine deaths mount. aljazeera.com US special envoy Steve Witkoff has visited aid sites in Gaza amid mounting global outrage over deepening famine.
(2025-08-01). Senate vote on Sanders resolutions marks historic shift in US support for Israel's war on Gaza. nationofchange.org Though blocked, Bernie Sanders's efforts to halt weapons transfers to Israel gained unprecedented Democratic support amid Gaza's worsening famine and civilian death toll.
(2025-08-01). Stop Israel's imperialist-backed starvation of the Palestinians in Gaza! wsws.org Israel's genocide of the Palestinians, backed by the European and North American imperialist powers, is a crime against humanity comparable with the Nazis' "final solution" of European Jewry—the Holocaust.
(2025-08-01). Israel 'engineering massacres' as more Palestinians starve to death in Gaza. aljazeera.com MSF official says Palestinians have no choice but to risk their lives in 'desperate search for food'.
(2025-08-01). Gaza: Israeli Killings of Palestinians Seeking Food Are War Crimes. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Palestinians at a US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution site for humanitarian aid in the "Netzarim Corridor, "central Gaza Strip, May 29, 2025.‚ÄØ | © 2025 Ahmad Salem/Bloomberg via Getty Images | US-backed Israeli forces and private contractors have put in place a flawed, militarized aid distribution system that has turned aid distributions into regular bloodbaths.The dire humanitarian situation is a direct result of Israel's use of starvation of civilians as a weapon of war—a war crime—as well as Israel's continued intentional deprivati…
(2025-08-01). Bloodshed at GHF-run Gaza aid sites 'a great sin', says former top UN official. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A former senior UN aid official has condemned the bloodshed at the notorious US and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's aid food depots, describing the distribition system as having turned into a "catastrophe". The number of aid seekers killed continues to climb daily beyond 1000. Martin Griffiths, director of Mediation Group International and…
(2025-08-01). Israeli Forces Killed Young Boy After He Kissed Hand of GHF Contractor, He Says. truthout.org A small, emaciated Palestinian boy in Gaza named Amir was killed by Israeli forces just moments after receiving aid from American contractors in May, former U.S. Green Beret Anthony Aguilar has recounted. The horrific incident took place during his 45 days in Gaza with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) — and was one of over 800 killings of Palestinian aid seekers near GHF sites. |
(2025-08-01). Gaza Humanitarian Foundation partner endorsed Hitler, called Muslims 'rapists' and Palestine a 'shit hole'. strategic-culture.su By Jack POULSON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Matthew Murphy, a former Green Beret and president of Sentinel Foundation, has re…
(2025-08-01). In a Biden-era retread, media push bogus narrative that Trump is helpless to stop Gaza genocide. therealnews.com 
(2025-08-01). Hear from the former guard blowing the whistle on GHF aid sites in Gaza. aljazeera.com Anthony Aguilar told Al Jazeera about what he says were deadly and unprofessional practices at aid sites in Gaza.
(2025-08-01). Ari Paul on Genocide in Gaza, Scout Katovich on Criminalizing Poverty. fair.org 
(2025-08-01). Report: Israel Tells Hamas It Will Start Annexing Parts of Gaza If It Doesn't Agree to Israel's Ceasefire Terms. globalresearch.ca Israeli officials have sent a message to Hamas that if the group doesn't accept the latest ceasefire proposal, Israel will begin annexing parts of Gaza, According to …
(2025-08-01). All the plans to rescue Gaza is that they're too little, too late. By design. Paul Larudee. globalresearch.ca The problem with all the plans to rescue Gaza is that they're too little, too late. By design. | There are plans for bigger flotillas of aid by sea, reduction of military aid to Israel, sabotage of Israeli interests abroad, military …
(2025-08-01). Israeli writer David Grossman denounces Gaza 'genocide'. geo.tv 
Israeli author David Grossman. — Reuters/File Award-winning Israeli author David Grossman called his country's campaign in Gaza "genocide" and said he was using the term with a "broken heart".This came days after a major Israeli rights group also used the same term,…
(2025-08-01). How MTG became MAGA's moral compass on Gaza. responsiblestatecraft.org This week, Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor-Greene
(2025-08-01). For Media, Trying to Help Gazans Survive Turns Heroes Into Zeroes. fair.org 
"What Will Chris Smalls Do Next?" asked New York ( US media know who Chris Smalls is. | The New York Times ( New York (
(2025-08-01). Karoline Leavitt Demands Nobel For Trump As World Rolls Eyes, Then Makes Stunning Gaza Announcement. hindustantimes.com White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt again on July 31 called for Donald Trump to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Speaking during a press briefing, Leavitt echoed conservative opinion pieces and emphasised recent endorsements. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also endorsed Trump for the award. The repeated push comes as Trump's handling of international crises, from Iran to his proposal for postwar Gaza, remains highly controversial and divisive. Watch for details.
(2025-08-01). UCLA agrees to $6 million settlement with Zionist plaintiffs as repression intensifies against pro-Palestinian students. wsws.org In line with Columbia and other universities, UCLA has capitulated to Trump's fascistic demands to crush anti-genocide protests.
(2025-08-01). Talk World Radio: Norman Solomon on the State of the Genocide. davidswanson.org This is the August 6, 2025 show posted early. AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we welcome back RootsAction Co-Founder / National Director Norman Solomon, who founded the Institute for Public Accuracy in 1997 and …
(2025-08-01). The global economic benefit from the genocide of Palestinians. peoplesdispatch.org On June 16, 2025, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories Occupied Since 1967, Francesca Albanese,
(2025-08-01). Roch Wamytan: Paris political agreement for New Caledonia 'not enough' for Kanaks. asiapacificreport.nz By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/bulletin editor A former New Caledonia Congress president says there are "not enough" benefits for Kanaks in a new "draft" agreement he signed alongside pro and anti-independence stakeholders in France last month. Roch Wamytan said that, after 10 days of deadlock discussions in Paris, he failed to secure the pro-independence…
(2025-08-01). 'Glorious' sisters showcase Auckland's Polynesian experiences for tourists. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Torika Tokalau, Local Democracy Reporter The sisters running Auckland's first authentic Polynesian show for tourists say it's not just for visitors, but also to help uplift Pacific people. Louisa Tipene Opetaia and Ama Mosese's Glorious Tours was pooled as one of 10 new "Treasures of TƒÅmaki Makaurau": a go-to guide by TƒÅtaki Auckland Unlimited…
(2025-08-01). New Caledonia's oldest party for independence rejects 'Bougival' deal. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific Desk New Caledonia's oldest pro-independence party, the Union Calédonienne (UC), has officially rejected a political agreement on the Pacific territory's political future signed in Paris last month. The text, bearing the signatures of all of New Caledonia's political parties represented in the local Congress — a total…
(2025-08-01). Cleric Warns Israel of Iran's Fierce Response to Fresh Aggression. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Tehran's Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami warned the Zionist regime that any new act of aggression against Iran will draw its decisive reaction.
(2025-08-01). Israeli Cities Plagued by Suspicious Fires, Blasts, Disruptions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Zionist regime's media outlets have reported a sudden and uncontrollable surge in suspicious explosions and fires across the occupied territories during the past ten days.
(2025-08-01). Iran Voices Concern about Sudan Crisis. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry expressed concern about the deterioration of domestic conflict in Sudan following the announcement of formation of a new parallel government.
(2025-08-01). Iran Reaffirms Support for Palestine's Right to Self-Determination. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations emphasized that lasting peace and security in the region can only be achieved through the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, rooted in the genuine will of its original inhabitants regardless of their religion.
(2025-08-01). Iran Refutes Allegations in Statement by Western Governments. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry dismissed the "baseless" accusations that 14 Western countries have leveled against the Islamic Republic in a joint statement.
(2025-08-01). Activists From "Cancer Alley" Launch US Tour to Confront Fossil Fuel Financiers. truthout.org We're joined by a mother-daughter duo from Louisiana's "Cancer Alley." Roishetta and Kamea Ozane are part of a group of environmental activists on a national tour to confront the financial backers of destructive natural gas projects that have devastated their community. The "Toxic Billionaire Tour" is targeting the offices of major banks and the homes of executives, who "sit here in New York and… |
(2025-08-01). FBI Officials Reportedly Redacted References to Trump From Epstein Files. truthout.org Bloomberg reported on Friday that FBI officials earlier this year redacted the name of U.S. President Donald Trump from the agency's files on late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Three unnamed sources confirmed to Bloomberg that the FBI had redacted the names of Trump and other prominent public figures even before the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced last month that "no… |
(2025-08-01). Trump Admin Halts Lawsuits Targeting Civil Rights Abuses in Prisons, Group Homes. truthout.org The Trump administration has halted litigation aimed at stopping civil rights abuses of prisoners in Louisiana and mentally ill people living in South Carolina group homes. The Biden administration filed lawsuits against the two states in December after Department of Justice investigations concluded that they had failed to fix violations despite years of warnings. |
(2025-08-01). Big Tech and AI Firms are "Winning" Under Trump's Second Administration. thelastamericanvagabond.com While Big Tech and AI firms may be winning under Donald Trump's 2nd presidency, the American people are going to suffer as Technocracy rises. Big Tech and Artificial Intelligence firms are having one hell of a week. First, last week US President Donald Trump unveiled his "Winning the AI Race: America's AI Action Plan", which
(2025-08-01). History of U.S. intervention in Korea. workers.org 
The following is a talk given at a Workers World Party meeting in New York City, on July 24, 2025, prior to the start of the People's Summit for Korea at Riverside Church July 25-27. I appreciate the opportunity to say a little about the importance of the Korean War . . . |
(2025-08-01). Trump Plans to Build $200 Million White House Party Room. truthout.org While millions of people in the U.S. struggle to afford basic necessities, Trump has announced plans to build a $200 million White House party room. "For 150 years, Presidents, Administrations, and White House Staff have longed for a large event space on the White House complex that can hold substantially more guests than currently allowed," the White House said in a statement on its website. |
(2025-08-01). US Abducts, Illegally Deports Mother, Child with Cancer, Suit Says. truthout.org Immigration officers abducted a mother and her two children, detained them in a hotel room, and then illegally deported them to Honduras — all within the span of less than 24 hours, a new lawsuit says. The children, a 7-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy, are both U.S. citizens. The boy has stage four kidney cancer. On July 31, the National Immigration Project and others filed suit on behalf… |
(2025-08-01). Utility Bills Hit Record Highs Under Trump. truthout.org Congressional lawmakers are demanding to know how the Trump administration plans to bring down energy prices as electricity bills hit record highs. "A combination of the Administration's regulatory decisions, the impacts of tariffs, and the Administration's reversal of key energy investments is driving up energy bills for Americans around the country," Senators Elizabeth Warren (D… |
(2025-08-01). U-2 Just Set New Records On The 70th Anniversary Of Its First Flight (Udated). twz.com 
To celebrate the anniversary of its first flight 70 years ago to the day, a "So we're gonna uh…we took off about 930 last night, California time," the pilot said Friday morning Eastern time, according to an audio recording of a po…
(2025-08-01). Economists Slam Trump's New Tariffs as US Consumers See Rising Prices. truthout.org President Donald Trump on Thursday used emergency authority to impose high tariff rates on imports from dozens of American trading partners, including Canada — a move that economists criticized as a senseless approach to global trade that will further increase costs for consumers who are already struggling to get by. Trump outlined the new tariff rates in executive orders signed just… |
(2025-08-01). Protest outside Philippine Consulate. workers.org 
Philippine activists and supporters demonstrated July 27 outside the Consulate General of the Philippines in New York City to give a People's State of the Nation address, in opposition to the State of the Nation address by Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on the same day. Organized by BAYAN . . . |
(2025-08-01). U.S. out of Korea! workers.org 
Anti-imperialist activists rallied and marched in New York City on July 27 to say "U.S. out of Korea!" "U.S. out of the Philippines!" and more so, "U.S. out of everywhere! Organized by Nodutdol, a Korean anti-imperialist organization, the protest followed a very successful Peoples Summit for Korea held on the . . . |
(2025-08-01). China Teases First Catapult Launches From Its New Carrier Fujian. twz.com 
(2025-08-01). Democrats Are Struggling to Block Trump's Texas Power Grab. truthout.org Texas Democrats are fighting an uphill battle to block the latest Republican-led effort to gerrymander the Lone Star state for electoral advantage, and Black and Latino voters are once again most likely to be impacted. This time around, President Donald Trump is publicly pressuring lawmakers in Texas and beyond to preemptively meddle in the midterm elections to preserve the GOP majority in the… |
(2025-08-01). Bush Lawyers' Legal Arguments for Guantánamo Bay Paved the Way for CECOT. truthout.org After months of outrage and denouncements from judges, lawmakers, and the general public, 252 Venezuelans sent from the U.S. to a prison in El Salvador have finally been released. For six months, those imprisoned at El Salvador's notorious Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT) were denied core human rights, including the right to due process. Former prisoners said they were subject to… |
(2025-08-01). Trump's Backdoor Vaccine Passport, Horrifying Inside Look At CECOT October 7 Foreknowledge. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (8/1/25). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2025-08-01). Israel Is Imprisoning Florida-Born Cousin of American Slain by Settlers. truthout.org The family of a Palestinian American child whose cousin is slain American Sayfollah Musallet is begging for his release from Israeli prison, where he has been held for nearly six months in pre-trial detention over allegations of throwing rocks. Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim was 15 when Israeli authorities imprisoned him, and turned 16 in Israeli detention, his family told news outlets this week. |
(2025-08-01). Belarusian President calls BRICS and SCO membership a powerful tool for expanding global engagement. tvbrics.com 
Aleksander Lukashenko emphasised the need to enter the markets of the BRICS partner states…
(2025-08-01). Brazil officially bans cosmetics testing on animals. tvbrics.com 
From the date of law's publication, the sanitary authorities will have two years to implement the necessary measures…
(2025-08-01). Egypt begins export of high-tech potato seeds to Uzbekistan. tvbrics.com 
The move forms part of a wider strategy to expand Egypt's role as a regional seed exporter…
(2025-08-01). Ethiopia digitalises over 900 government services. tvbrics.com 
The initiative is being implemented under the Digital Ethiopia 2025 strategy…
(2025-08-01). Harbin Marathon to bring together more than 35,000 participants. tvbrics.com 
This is a record number of athletes participating in the tournament…
(2025-08-01). Heavy rains in Vietnam cause deaths and missing people. tvbrics.com 
The disaster has damaged dozens of houses and paralysed traffic on key highways…
(2025-08-01). Indonesia sets world record for largest Sekubal cake. tvbrics.com 
25-Metre "Sekubal" cake officially registered by the Indonesian Museum of World Records…
(2025-08-01). South Africa to host key events for Marine Protected Areas Day 2025. tvbrics.com 
Nation marks fifth annual MPA Day with coastal clean-ups, research, and public engagement…
(2025-08-01). UAE becomes Zimbabwe's top export market in June 2025. tvbrics.com 
Semi-processed gold and nickel mattes drive Zimbabwe's exports…
(2025-08-01). UAE, Malaysia, and Rwanda forge AI alliance to empower Global South. tvbrics.com 
The agreement seeks to promote ethical AI practices that will support economic progress in developing nations…
(2025-08-01). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | The caption to this week's top shot reads: | PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, CO — DECEMBER 9: Around-the-clock crews monitor U.S. skies from the command center of the Northern Command December 9, 2002 located deep within Cheyenne Mountain at the foot of the Rocky Mountains near Colorado Springs, Colorado.
(2025-08-01). The Strategic Importance of Iran and the Black Sea Region: A Vision for Economic Multilateralism, Connectivity, and Regional Development. unitedworldint.com Speech of the Consul General of Iran in Istanbul. The Center for National Strategy (USMER) has organized an international conference on the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea on July 18 and 19 in Istanbul, Türkiye. Today, we present the speech of Aboulghasem Tahmasebi Shahrbabek, general consul of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Istanbul, …
(2025-08-01). Can BYD Turn Cambodia into the "Next Thailand" ? unitedworldint.com It will require political vision, institutional reform, and sustained investment in human capital. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer For decades, Thailand has been Southeast Asia's automotive powerhouse, earning the title of the "Detroit of Asia." Thailand boasts a robust manufacturing base, world-class logistics centers, and stable policy backing, which have attracted investments from top carmakers and …
(2025-08-01). Japanese prime minister under pressure to resign. wsws.org Ishiba's removal will not resolve the crisis facing the Japanese ruling establishment as it faces demands from the Trump regime in Washington and developing anger in the working class over declining living conditions.
(2025-08-01). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Tamil Nadu middle school teachers demand equal pay; Bangladesh: Gazipur police attack ceramic factory workers; Australia: Queensland teachers demand better pay and conditions; South Australian public sector healthcare strike.
(2025-08-01). Angola's MPLA regime kills 22 anti-austerity protestors, arrests 1,200. wsws.org The protests erupted in response to austerity measures imposed by the long-ruling Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) government at the behest of the International Monetary Fund.
(2025-08-01). Facing attacks from billionaires, Mamdani reassures ruling class by embracing police. wsws.org At least five different fund-raising operations have been launched to try to reverse the results of the Democratic primary in June.
(2025-08-01). Students speak out about impact of Australian university job cuts. wsws.org The Labor government's cuts and pro-corporate and war economy restructuring are having a serious effect on students.
(2025-08-01). Vernon, California: The company town where Brayan Neftali Otoniel Canu Joj was killed. wsws.org The "city" of Vernon shows, in an extreme form, the domination of every aspect of society by the capitalist ruling elite. The city's 1,800 businesses employ 50,000 to 55,000 workers, but Vernon has only 222 residents.
(2025-08-01). New Zealand nurses strike against wage cuts, staffing crisis. wsws.org The one-day strike by 36,000 nurses and other public healthcare workers is in response to the right-wing government's deepening austerity and privatisation agenda.
(2025-08-01). Wes Streeting boasts of Labour government's war on resident doctors. wsws.org The problems health workers sought to resolve through the unprecedented UK strike wave of 2022—24—low pay and the degradation of the National Health Service—are now posed at a more malignant level against a Labour government even less restrained in its hostility than its Conservative predecessor.
(2025-08-01). Sri Lankan SEP and estate workers action committee intensifies defence of victimised Alton workers. wsws.org The criminal case against the 26 workers, who have strenuously denied the charges, will begin on September 10. If convicted, the workers could be sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment.
(2025-08-01). Buzz Hargrove and the rotten corporatist legacy of the Canadian Auto Workers—Part 2. wsws.org Hargrove was among the principal architects of the union-NDP-Liberal alliance, which has been used to politically suppress the working class for the past quarter-century.
(2025-08-01). Kremlin steps up internet censorship. wsws.org The new law means virtually unlimited possibilities for restricting what remains of internet freedom in Russia.
(2025-08-01). Anger erupts as strike by 2,100 miners in Turkey is effectively banned. wsws.org The government's withdrawal of its wage increase offer, the banning of the Eti Maden strikes, and the complicity of the trade union apparatus indicate that the bourgeoisie's attack on the living conditions of the working class, particularly wages, is being stepped up.
(2025-08-01). The real Russiagate scandal blows away Watergate for crimes and treason by U.S. establishment. strategic-culture.su To properly reveal the scandal would shatter the foundations of the U.S. political establishment. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2025-08-01). Venezuela sob ataque informacional: eleiàßàµes municipais e a guerra contra a verdade. strategic-culture.su Observadores de diversos países confirmaram a legitimidade do processo eleitoral venezuelano. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós:…
(2025-08-01). Quando a Franàßa abandonará o atlantismo? strategic-culture.su Considerando a atual lideranàßa encarnada na figura de Ursula von der Leyen é improvável que a Franàßa consiga imprimir à Unià£o Europeia uma renovaàßà£o estratégica | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escr…
(2025-08-01). El final de Zelensky. strategic-culture.su Andrea MARCIGLIANO | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | Zelensky, el pequeño, diminuto y omnipresente tirano de Kiev, parece haber llegado a buen tér…
(2025-08-01). La riflessione geopolitica della Turchia sul Mediterraneo Orientale e sul Mar Nero. strategic-culture.su Il dominio unilaterale statunitense è finito. Il multipolarismo è oggi una realtà concreta. | Segue nostro Dominio geografico | La Turchia occupa una posizione geografica di primaria importanza nel Mediterraneo orientale, fungendo da ponte tra Europa, Asia e Medio Oriente. Il suo affaccio sul Mediterraneo, in particolare attraverso le coste meridionali dell'Anatolia e le acque adiacenti di Cipro, le conferisce un ruolo strategico centra…
(2025-08-01). Congressional Bill Designed to Destabilize South Africa. Abayomi Azikiwe. globalresearch.ca A renewed legislative effort by the United States House of Representatives seeking to sanction the Republic of South Africa has received a boost from the Foreign Relations Committee which voted to forward the measure to the full body for further …
(2025-08-01). Don Freeman, 1939-2025, Veteran Cleveland-based Activist Leaves a Profound Political Legacy. globalresearch.ca During the 1960s, the city of Cleveland, Ohio was at the center of several political trends emerging within the African American community nationwide.
(2025-08-01). Worker resistance stops Karnataka government's plan to increase IT work hours. peoplesdispatch.org The Karnataka IT/ITes Employees Union (KITU) is the only registered union for IT and related industries in India's southern state of Karnataka, the hub of the software industry in the country.
(2025-08-01). Bold Ideas for a New Progressive Majority. ips-dc.org 
(2025-08-01). Colombia's former President Alvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest. colombiareports.com Colombia's former President Alvaro Uribe was sentenced to 12 years in prison for using fraud and bribery to try to frustrate investigations into his family's alleged ties to paramilitary groups. Judge Sandra Liliana Heredia, who declared Uribe guilty of fraud and bribery on Monday, sentenced the former president to 144 months in prison, according to …
(2025-08-01). President and opposition clash over Colombia's 2026 budget bill. colombiareports.com Colombia's leftist President Gustavo Petro and the far-right of the opposition clashed over the government's 2026 referendum bill and a tax reform that seeks to increase revenue. The 2026 budget bill would allow the government to increase spending to $133 billion (COP557 trillion). In order to finance this, the government also proposed a finance bill, …
(2025-08-01). 'Financial insecurity runs deep': Americans blame Trump economy for rising hardship. nationofchange.org New polling and data reveal deepening financial strain across the U.S. under Trump's second term, with many blaming corporate power, deregulation, and GOP-backed policies for rising prices and declining economic security.
(2025-08-01). Trump fires official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment numbers. aljazeera.com US President Trump alleged that the data had been manipulated to make him look bad.
(2025-08-01). Trump says economic growth 'shatters expectations'. Data says otherwise. aljazeera.com Data doesn't support repeated claims by the White House of an economic boom in the US under President Trump.
(2025-08-01). Another US citizen killed by Israeli settler attack in West Bank: Family. aljazeera.com Relatives of slain Chicago resident Khamis Ayyad urge Trump administration to launch probe into 40-year-old's killing.
(2025-08-01). Colombian ex-President Alvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest. aljazeera.com Uribe, who denies any wrongdoing, has pledged to appeal following his conviction for witness tampering and bribery.
(2025-08-01). Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shutter following Trump-era cuts. aljazeera.com President Trump has called public media a 'monstrosity' that deserves to be defunded, despite millions of US viewers.
(2025-08-01). Dangerous Mekong River pollution blamed on lawless mining in Myanmar. aljazeera.com Fishing communities in Laos feel effect of pollution from gold, rare earth mining in rebel-controlled areas of Myanmar.
(2025-08-01). Thailand returns two Cambodian troops in advance of key border talks. aljazeera.com Cambodia demands return of more soldiers held by Thailand as border tensions simmer between the two countries.
(2025-08-01). Megan Romano: Enhanced Games signs first female athlete. aljazeera.com Megan Romano announced as first female competitor at 2026 debut of Olympic-style Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.
(2025-08-01). India rock England on Day Two of latest fractious Test. aljazeera.com Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj took four wickets each as India fought back in the fifth Test against England.
(2025-08-01). Prosecutors want PSG and Morocco's Achraf Hakimi to face rape trial. aljazeera.com Paris Saint-Germain and Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi denies the alleged rape of a woman in 2023.
(2025-08-01). Why has Washington sanctioned the Palestinian leadership? aljazeera.com US accuses Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian Authority of undermining prospects for peace.
(2025-08-01). West Bank mourns Palestinian man killed in Israeli settler arson attack. aljazeera.com Mourners attended the funeral for Khamis Ayyad, who died from smoke inhalation after an Israeli settler arson attack.
(2025-08-01). Trump vs. Medvedev: When talking tough is plain turkey. responsiblestatecraft.org President Donald Trump
(2025-08-01). Endangered salmon species returns to Northern California river habitat in over 100 years. nationofchange.org Listed under the Endangered Species Act since 1994, this is the first time in almost a century Chinook salmon, the largest Pacific salmon species, returned to the McCloud River, which flows through Siskiyou and Shasta counties.
(2025-08-01). Trump Is the Perfect Face: A Desperate Imperialism Impelled to Act in Highly Arbitrary Ways. Bharat Dogra. globalresearch.ca US President Donald Trump has been setting ever new records for arbitrary actions, only to breach them himself.
(2025-08-01). The Zionist Brutalization and Detainment of Chris Smalls: Emblematic of the White Supremacy at the Core of Zionism. dissidentvoice.org The Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) unequivocally denounces the brutal assault and abduction of Amazon Labor Union co-founder Chris Smalls, who was detained by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Though he is now released, the exceptionally heinous treatment of Smalls by the Zionist state forces demonstrates the historical neurotic fear of any interconnection between Black …
(2025-08-01). The Voting Rights Act Turns 60. Its Future Has Never Looked More Fragile. capitalbnews.org 
Khadidah Stone will never forget the day in 2023 she learned that the U.S. Supreme Court upheld voting rights in her home state of Alabama. She was in a store when her phone buzzed, flooded with messages. "I was standing in the aisle crying," she recalled. "And the guy at the front of the store …
(2025-08-01). The Politics of Music Tourism: How Morocco's Branding of Gnaoua Music Reinforces Cultural Inequality. moderndiplomacy.eu "Gnaoua Festival Essaouria: World music, fusion, and living culture. Join us from June 19 to 21, 2025, for a unique edition in Essaouira." This is the promotional slogan of Morocco's internationally recognized music festival. For more than two decades, the Gnaoua and World Music Festival has drawn attention from artists as well as audiences globally. …
(2025-08-01). Does the UK Have Its Own "Dickensian" Big Beautiful Bill? ips-dc.org When it comes to the safety net, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's center-left government sounds a little too similar to Trump's GOP for some advocates.
(2025-08-01). CJPME Cautiously Welcomes Canada's Recognition of Palestinian State, Raises Serious Concerns. globalresearch.ca Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) cautiously welcomes Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement that Canada will recognize a Palestinian state. However, CJPME expresses deep concern over the conditional nature of the statement and the domestic context …
(2025-08-01). Breaking: Kabuleta Suspended as NEED Party President. plusnews.ug 
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) Party has suspended its President, Joseph Kizza Kabuleta, from his positions as National Chairperson and Party President for 90 days, effective immediately. The decision, announced in a press release dated August 1, 2025, cites multiple breaches of party protocols and procedures. The suspension …
(2025-08-01). The World Divided. dissidentvoice.org 
An interesting news report revealed the discovery of a Russian woman and her two young daughters living in a southern India cave. Earth's inhabitants ponder how they can escape the madness, and this woman found a simple and agreeable solution. She described a close to nature life — swimming in waterfalls, painting, and doing pottery. …
(2025-08-01). Breaking through at CHAN: Africa's heroes who made it big. africa.cgtn.com 
The Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) is a tournament reserved for players from their country's domestic leagues. The tournament may not always feature household names such as those who participate in the Africa Cup of Nations. However, the success of previous tournaments proves CHAN's value as a launchpad for domestic-based talent. Here's a look at some …
(2025-08-01). Russia Responds with Hypersonics to Trump's '10 Days' Threat Theatrics. America's Insatiable Hunger for Neocolonies Worldwide. Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca As American President Donald Trump continues to live in a fantasy land of "tariffs that can defeat Russia", the latter is sending a very clear message — multiple hypersonic strikes obliterating the NATO-backed Ukraine Neo-Nazi junta forces. Namely,
(2025-08-01). "Small Carrot, Big Stick" Approach: Trump's Economic Warfare Targets BRICS+ Countries. globalresearch.ca After Donald Trump once again became the President of the United States, tariffs became the new buzzword in the halls of power in Washington DC.
(2025-08-01). Starmer and The Sun: An Appointment that Shows Everything that Is Wrong with Power and the Press in Britain. bylinetimes.com As the country basked in the afterglow of the Lionesses' triumph — a team that has come to embody a new kind of sporting heroism grounded in merit, solidarity, and freedom from the male gaze — the Prime Minister cut-through the public mood with an announcement. | In the same breath as celebrating women who have redefined what power, skill, and leadership can look like, Keir Starmer appointed David 'the dinosaur' Dinsmore — a man whose career was built on The Sun's Page 3 sexism, phone-hacking denialism, and media intrusion — to a civil service role as his chief communications advisor.
(2025-08-01). Canadian Government Begins Testing Inhaled COVID mRNA 'AeroVax'. "An Atomized Spray that is Inhaled" globalresearch.ca The Canadian government has begun ramping up testing for a chilling new Covid mRNA "AeroVax" that seeks to overcome "vaccine hesitancy" by using aerosols to "vaccinate" the general public. | Unlike traditional "vaccines" that are deployed using injections, the new …
(2025-08-01). South Korea's Yoon resists questioning by lying in underwear. geo.tv 
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review his arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors in Seoul, South Korea, July 9, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-08-01). Another country to nominate Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump waves as he leaves the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 31, 2025. — ReutersCambodia will nominate United States President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, its deputy prime minister said on Friday, following his direct…
(2025-08-01). Selected Articles: The Zionist Occupation of Cyprus? Israelis Buying Land in Record Numbers Rings Alarm Bells for Locals. globalresearch.ca 
By Israelis have been buying land in Cyprus, and the locals are concerned. Why should they be …
(2025-08-01). Mockingbirds Singing Far and Wide. covertactionmagazine.com Listen to the Mockingbird. Let early birds catch worms, but Mockingbirds sing catchy ear worms. Tone-deaf historians and criminologists continue to neglect music and thereby ignore an important soundtrack to events. Even if our frustration has now reached a boiling point as we long for information that makes sense, dubbing in a voice that sings …
(2025-08-01). Tanzanian Opposition Leader's Trial Again Postponed. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, a former Chadema party presidential candidate, at the magistrate court in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, June 16, 2025. ( | © 2025 Emmanuel Herman/Reuters…
(2025-08-01). Israel Has Destroyed Palestine and Syria and Set Its Sights on Cyprus. globalresearch.ca The AKP's neo-Ottomanist "Magnificent" Syria policy has brought Turkey to the brink of war with Israel. Ironically, every action taken has served Israel's interests. | The overthrow of Assad by terrorists brought from all over the world, the installation of Al-Sharah…
(2025-08-01). US threatens Colombia with aid cut for not aligning with its interests. infobrics.org US aid cut could also be an opportunity to diversify Colombia's sources of cooperation.
(2025-08-01). Ukrainian MP compares conscript soldiers to slaves. infobrics.org According to him, Ukraine is not achieving its goals with compulsory conscription.
(2025-08-01). Trump's economic warfare targets virtually entire BRICS. infobrics.org The US-led political West is a threat to every remotely sovereign nation on the planet. No matter how many concessions a country makes, it'll never be enough, as the most aggressive power pole in human history wants nothing but blind obedience. According to Washington DC's geopolitical logic, if this means that countries (or entire groups of countries, as evidenced by the EU/NATO) need to sacrifice their most basic national interests to satisfy the US, then "so be it".
(2025-08-01). BRICS a Key Platform for Global South Cooperation, Inclusive Governance – Ethiopian Scholar. infobrics.org "BRICS stands as a symbol of unity, equality and shared progress, empowering nations seeking a stronger voice in global governance," an Ethiopian scholar said…
(2025-08-01). Largest China-Russia Land Port Reinvents Itself as Industrial Hub. infobrics.org As China's largest land port, Manzhouli is expanding beyond its traditional role as a "transit station." By promoting local processing of grain, oil and timber, the city is steadily evolving into a regional industrial hub…
(2025-08-01). End of an Era? World Moves Beyond the Dollar. infobrics.org More than 90 countries have initiated a historic break with the US dollar in their international trade…
(2025-08-01). Mogadishu Is Not in Tatters, It's in Transformation. moderndiplomacy.eu By any serious measure, Mogadishu today is more stable, more vibrant, and more hopeful than it has been in decades. So when The Economist recently published a nameless and cowardly article claiming Somalia's state-building is "in tatters" and predicting that Mogadishu may fall to al-Shabab, it became clear that the magazine has abandoned responsible journalism …
(2025-08-01). Video: Essays on the New World Order: James Corbett and Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca In another program with our friends from We primarily focused on his new book, titled "
(2025-08-01). 'Everything Makes Sense if You Get That Most of the MAGA Base Are Members of a Cult': CounterSpin interview with Thom Hartmann on Epstein and MAGA. fair.org 
(2025-08-01). The New Gulag: Mental Health Detentions and the Criminalization of Dissent. globalresearch.ca The government's war on homelessness—much like its war on terrorism, its war on drugs, its war on illegal immigration, and its war on COVID-19—is yet another Trojan Horse. | First, President Trump issues an
(2025-08-01). Five things Friday roundup: Dealing with "good" challenges in the MKC. anabaptistworld.org Throughout the centuries, the Church of Jesus Christ has faced numerous challenges in a world often opposed to the Christian faith. In Ethiopia, the Meserete Kristos Church (MKC) endured a decade of persecution under a socialist regime in the 1980s. However, there are "good" challenges that MKC currently faces due to its remarkable growth, and are rooted in the healthy expansion of the church.
(2025-08-01). Why Nathan Nandala Mafabi Faces an Uphill Battle to Unseat Museveni in 2026. plusnews.ug 
Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the newly declared presidential flagbearer for the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), faces an uphill battle to unseat President Yoweri Museveni in the 2026 general elections. Mafabi's long tenure as the FDC's Secretary General, marked by the party's inability to wrest power from Museveni's National Resistance Movement (NRM), raises questions about his …
(2025-08-01). Balaam to Represent President Museveni at COUSA Convention in Johannesburg. plusnews.ug 
Balaam Barugahara, Minister of State for Gender, Labour, and Social Development, is set to represent President Yoweri Museveni at the 3rd Convention of the Confederation of Ugandans in Southern Africa (COUSA). The convention is scheduled for tomorrow Saturday August 2nd and Sunday Rd, 2025, at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre. The event, …
(2025-08-01). CID Boss Magambo Rallies Regional Commanders in Crime-Fighting Drive. plusnews.ug 
The Director of Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), AIGP Tom Magambo, this evening chaired the quarterly review meeting for all Regional CID Commanders at the CID Headquarters in Kibuli, Kampala, with a renewed call to step up efforts against crime across the country. The meeting, held in the Directorate's newly modernized conference facility, reflected the ongoing …
(2025-08-01). Museveni Returns Home After Inspiring Regional Unity Talk in Kenya. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Museveni returned to Uganda yesterday after delivering a high-level opportunity lecture to senior officers attending Course No. 28 (2025-2026) at the National Defence College (NDC) in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya. The address, which focused on the historical and ideological foundations of Uganda's National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the broader vision for African unity and …
(2025-08-01). Traffic Directorate Announces Road Diversions for CHAN 2025 in Uganda. plusnews.ug 
The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has announced a comprehensive traffic management plan to facilitate the smooth and secure movement of teams, officials, and guests during the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN 2025). In a July 30, 2025, press statement, Michael Kananura, the spokesperson of the Traffic Directorate, revealed that several roads in and …
(2025-08-01). Uganda Cranes Faces Publicity Crisis as CHAN 2025 Kicks Off. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda national football team, the Cranes, is gearing up for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which begins tomorrow, August 2, 2025. However, as the team prepares for its opening match against Algeria on August 4, a lack of publicity due to bureaucratic delays in releasing government funds threatens to rob them of their …
(2025-08-01). 'Keir Starmer's Palestine Recognition Delay Is Obscene The UK Must Act Now Without Conditions'. bylinetimes.com 
(2025-08-01). Can protecting nature be nonpartisan? grist.org 
(2025-08-01). He's worked in the US for 30 years—then masked ICE agents beat and kidnapped him in broad daylight. therealnews.com 
We speak with Alejandro Barranco at the IHOP in Santa Ana, CA, where Alejandro's father, Narciso Barranco, was working as a landscaper when armed, masked ICE agents without a warrant brutally beat him and kidnapped him in broad daylight. | We speak with Alejandro Barranco at the IHOP in Santa Ana, CA, where Alejandro's father, Narciso Barranco, was working as a landscaper when armed, masked ICE agents without a warrant brutally beat him and kidnapped him in broad daylight. documentary,ICE,immigration,Trump,video,immigration
(2025-08-01). Texas lawmakers grill Kerr County officials as flood recovery plods on. grist.org On Thursday, for the first time since flash floods along the Guadalupe River killed at least 138 people and left thousands of homes and buildings in ruins, Texas lawmakers questioned local emergency and disaster preparedness officials in Kerr County, the epicenter of the disaster. Unlike some of its neighbors, the county had not installed emergency sirens, and Kerr County's emergency management coo…
(2025-08-01). Texas Loves Freedom So Why Can't You Gamble There? moderndiplomacy.eu Texas built its identity on independence, personal liberty, and resistance to government overreach. Yet when it comes to gambling, the state draws a hard line. Casinos, poker rooms, and even most forms of sports betting remain illegal within Texas borders, despite growing demand and billions of dollars flowing elsewhere. That's why many residents now turn …
(2025-08-01). AFL-CIO Chief Economist on July Jobs Numbers. commondreams.org AFL-CIO Chief Economist Dr. Darrick Hamilton issued the following statement on the July jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics: Average job growth over the past three months has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade. Core sectors of the economy—manufacturing, government, retail and mining—are hemorrhaging jobs. Without modest gains in the health care and social assistance sectors, we'd be facing three straight months of net job loss. And yet, in the midst of this instability, the administration has pushed through what will likely be the largest health care cut in American history…
(2025-08-01). CAIR-Chicago to Call for DOJ Probe of Killing of U.S. Citizen by Israeli Forces, Illegal Settlers in Occupied West Bank. commondreams.org Later today, the Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) will hold a news conference to condemn the brutal murder of Khamis Ayyad, an American citizen from the Chicagoland and call for a DOJ probe. Khamis Ayyad was a beloved father of five, whose life was tragically taken during a settler arson attack in the occupied West Bank on July 31, 2025, that targeted Palestinian cars and homes in the town of Silwad where Khamis rushed to help extinguish the fires. He was killed by the smoke, and reportedly gas fired by the Israeli army. WHAT: Press Conference on Murder of US Citizen…
(2025-08-01). Indonesian Fishers Respond to Bumble Bee's Attempt to Dismiss Forced Labor Suit. commondreams.org
(2025-08-01). Trump's Attack on BLS is Outrageous and Irresponsible, Union Leader Says. commondreams.org American Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley today issued the following statement: "President Trump's attack on the Bureau of Labor Statistics and his call to fire the long-time federal worker who leads the agency over today's publication of employment data is outrageous and irresponsible."The civil servants at BLS are not political actors. They are professionals committed to producing accurate, independent data, regardless of who is in power. BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, who Trump now wants to fire, has worked in the federal government for more than two decades under mult…
(2025-08-01). Two years on: Niger's revolutionary anniversary marks continued defiance for sovereignty. peoplesdispatch.org Niger's revolution in July 2023 and the creation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) reignited the spirit of sovereignty and Pan-African resistance across the continent. A recent webinar hosted by Pan African Today explored the significance of this moment.
(2025-08-01). Electoral Commission Deploys Advanced BVVS for 2026 Elections. plusnews.ug 
The Electoral Commission has assured Ugandans of a credible 2026 general election through the deployment of an upgraded Biometric Voter Verification System (BVVS). Hajjat Aisha Lubega, the Commission's Vice Chairperson, expressed confidence that the newly enhanced voter verification software will significantly boost the integrity of Uganda's electoral process. Speaking at a symposium for Electoral Commission …
(2025-08-01). Argentine pensioners face heavy repression in weekly march. peoplesdispatch.org 30 people were injured and seven were arrested in the weekly pensioners protest in Argentina In the afternoon,
(2025-08-01). Tulsi Gabbard's Report on Obama's "Treasonous Conspiracy" to Undermine the First Trump Presidency. Paul Dragu. globalresearch.ca In the summer of 2016, months before the public was hit with a barrage of headlines about Donald Trump's supposed electoral collusion with the Russians, American intelligence agencies had already learned of a plan by Hillary Clinton to plant that …
(2025-08-01). New documentary highlights struggle of South African shackdwellers, who denounce post-apartheid "freedom" without "economic emancipation" peoplesdispatch.org Thousands of members and supporters of the shack dwellers movement Abahlali baseMjondolo marched through the streets of Durban to mark "Unfreedom Day"
(2025-08-01). Switzerland: 730 Years of an Independent Sovereign Nation — Really? globalresearch.ca [First published on August 3, 2021, minor edits] | The legend has it that Switzerland Today is celebrating on 1 August 2025 her 734th Anniversary. That's the legend about the creation of an independent, neutral and sovereign nation. It's a …
(2025-08-01). Hypocrisy Thy Name Is Trump. His Cult of Personality Grows Even as His Popularly Declines. Philip Giraldi. globalresearch.ca In some ways it is refreshing to have a president who is so profoundly ignorant that one's expectations regarding what good policies might actually come out of the federal government are really, really low. It took Donald Trump six months …
(2025-08-01). The Special Tribunal for Ukraine: A Flawed Pursuit of Justice. plusnews.ug 
The proposed Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, championed by the United States and its European allies, is being framed as a landmark effort to hold Russian officials accountable for their role in the ongoing conflict. Yet, this initiative reeks of selective justice, double standards, and a troubling politicization of international law …
(2025-08-01). TikToker Remanded For Spreading Malicious Content on ESO Boss. plusnews.ug 
A TikTok content creator has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges related to allegedly posting defamatory content targeting the head of Uganda's External Security Organisation (ESO), Ambassador Joseph Ocwet. The accused, Benson Muyingo, 32, also known by his social media moniker Benson Pro UG, appeared before Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko …
(2025-08-01). Mirror or Mirage? The Future of Truth and Freedom of the Press Today. dissidentvoice.org Truth or Perception? True to the words of the legendary 19th-century French novelist Gustave Flaubert, "there is no truth. There is only perception". The truth may sound or taste bitter. But in reality, there is no singular truth and perception about anything and everything in this divine universe, even about the most abstract ones. Inherent …
(2025-08-01). The European Troika's Empty Threat to Reimpose Sanctions on Iran. globalresearch.ca On July 25, 2025, a meeting was held in Istanbul between representatives of Iran and the European Troika (the UK, France, and Germany), members of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). In that meeting, the Troika demanded commitments from …
(2025-08-01). Recognizing Palestine as a Sovereign State and Ending Israeli Aggression. moderndiplomacy.eu In a long-overdue but morally compelling shift in global sentiment, the recognition of the State of Palestine as a sovereign and independent entity is gathering historic momentum. After France and the United Kingdom, Canada has now declared its intention to recognize Palestine in September 2025. Several other European countries, such as Norway, Ireland, Spain, and …
(2025-08-01). Interstellar: Freedom of Exploration vs. Common Heritage of Mankind on Space Resources. moderndiplomacy.eu Space exploration has now developed into an area of global economic growth, with the involvement of superpower states and various private companies. The rapid advancement of space technology over the past decade has enabled non-state actors, including private companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic, to take on central roles in satellite launches, …
(2025-08-01). Bush Lawyers' Legal Arguments for Guantánamo Bay Paved the Way for CECOT. truthout.org After months of outrage and denouncements from judges, lawmakers, and the general public, 252 Venezuelans sent from the U.S. to a prison in El Salvador have finally been released. For six months, those imprisoned at El Salvador's notorious Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT) were denied core human rights, including the right to due process. Former prisoners said they were subject to… |
(2025-08-01). U.S. Tech Titans Can Win the AI Race with Smart Stakes Global Stacks. moderndiplomacy.eu In 2017, as India's digital market cooled from its startup frenzy, Chinese internet giants like Tencent, Alibaba, and Baidu saw opportunity where others saw risk. As detailed in a Founding Fuel article, "2017: The year of the Chinese internet bounty hunters," these firms deployed strategic minority stakes, cultural savvy, and ecosystem-building to outmaneuver Western competitors …
(2025-08-01). Breaking: UK Lawyers for Israel under investigation after CAGE report. skwawkbox.org 
The UK Charity Commission confirmed last week that it is investigating the charitable wing of pro-Israel lobby group UK Lawyers for Israel's (UKLFI), following a complaint and detailed report submitted last month by human rights advocacy group CAGE International to the Charity Commission against UKLFI and Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA). The complaint raised concerns about what CAGE …
(2025-08-01). Slovenia becomes 1st European country to impose full arms embargo on Israel. skwawkbox.org 
Israeli figures rant as 'import, export and transit of weapons to and from Israel' banned by government Slovenia has become the first EU country to impose a complete ban on the import, export, and transit of weapons to and from Israel, in a decision was made yesterday by Slovenia's coalition government after years of pressure …
(2025-08-01). Cristina Fernández a Milei: "Cuando no les sirvas más te van a tirar al basurero de la historia" cubadebate.cu La expresidenta argentina Cristina Fernández de Kirchner emitió una crítica directa al rumbo económico del Gobierno de Javier Milei, al cuestionar la afirmación presidencial de que "todo marcha de acuerdo al plan".
(2025-08-01). Derrumbe en Cárdenas, Matanzas, deja un lesionado. cubadebate.cu El edificio ubicado en Princesa, entre las calles De Céspedes y Ayllón, en Cárdenas, Matanzas, sufrió este viernes un derrumbe de magnitud considerable. El inmueble colindante al Hotel "La Dominica", perdió la parte superior tras ceder su firmeza, consecuencia del constante robo de vigas del techo intermedio, ventanas, rejas y todo cuanto se podía saquear.
(2025-08-01). Entrenador brasileño Luizomar Moura asumirá dirección de selección femenina cubana de voleibol. cubadebate.cu De acuerdo con la Federación Cubana de Voleibol, "su nombramiento se ha gestionado al amparo del Proyecto de Empoderamiento de la Federación Internacional de Voleibol, que además de cubrir sus honorarios financiará presencia en eventos de fogueo, la adquisición de implementos y acciones de mejoramiento de la infraestructura en nuestra escuela nacional".
(2025-08-01). Fentanilo contaminado causa medio centenar de muertos en Argentina. cubadebate.cu La muerte de medio centenar de pacientes ingresados en distintos centros de salud de Argentina a causa de fentanilo contaminado desató una crisis sanitaria fruto de "negligencia, corrupción y desidia", según expresaron familiares de víctimas en una protesta. Una minuciosa pesquisa detectó la presencia de dos bacterias multirresistentes en ampollas de fentanilo administradas a los fallecidos.
(2025-08-01). "A Danger to the Entire Planet" : Amid Deadly Extreme Weather, Trump's EPA Rejects Climate Science. democracynow.org 
The Trump administration is attempting to revoke a landmark rule that allows the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from cars, power plants and other sources under the authority of the Clean Air Act. For over a decade, what is known as the "endangerment finding" has been one of the most important legal underpinnings in the federal effort to combat climate change. Since it was instituted, says David Doniger of the Natural Resources Defense Council, "we've made a lot of progress" in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. "But now [EPA Administrator L…
(2025-08-01). "Toxic Air" : Meet the Mother-Daughter Duo Fighting Pollution in Louisiana's "Cancer Alley" democracynow.org 
We're joined by a mother-daughter duo from Louisiana's "Cancer Alley." Roishetta and Kamea Ozane are part of a group of environmental activists on a national tour to confront the financial backers of destructive natural gas projects that have devastated their community. The "Toxic Billionaire Tour" is targeting the offices of major banks and the homes of executives, who "sit here in New York and in offices in D.C. [and] make decisions for our community, decisions that are killing our children, decisions that are harming our air, our water and our life." Roishetta Oz…
(2025-08-01). "Unprecedented Power Grab" : Trump & Texas Try to Create 5 More GOP House Seats with New Gerrymander. democracynow.org 
President Trump is pushing for a major redrawing of Texas's congressional districts to favor Republicans and shape the outcome of future elections, including next year's midterms. Voting rights expert Ari Berman says this "unprecedented" Republican gerrymandering scheme manipulates an already-gerrymandered map that "limits democratic representation. It already limits representation for communities of color, and now that would be much worse." The map was released this week, and a hearing is underway today as Republicans try to ram it through.
(2025-08-01). How the Military Industrial Complex Chose What Killed the Dinosaurs. davidswanson.org Your average person, school teacher, or Wikipedia editor will tell you that we've long known what killed the dinosaurs millions of years before humans came around: an asteroid smashing into what is now Mexico. The reality is that many geologists and other scientists have seriously doubted that explanation since it was first proposed in 1980, …
(2025-08-01). Interview with Professor Glenn Diesen: Europe is doomed, Regime change in Kiev. gilbertdoctorow.com This 47 minute discussion with Professor Diesen was concentrated on the two interrelated issues in the headline. Europe is doomed because 25 of the 27 heads of government of the European Member States presently have no interest in the prosperity and wellbeing of their citizens and are interested only in holding on to power, for …
(2025-08-01). UK's Starmer and Lammy Prepare Ground for Dubious "Peace Plan" dissidentvoice.org Public opinion and party pressure have forced Sir Keir Starmer and David Lammy to speak warm words about Palestinian statehood. But these guys are a Zionist double-act and will do the Palestinians no favours if they can help it. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, addressing the UN Conference on The Peaceful Settlement of the Question …
(2025-08-01). Bluffton names J. Alexander Sider as next president. anabaptistworld.org Bluffton University's Board of Trustees has named the 11th president in Bluffton's 125-year history. J. Alexander Sider has accepted the call to serve as Bluffton's next president, effective Aug. 1.
(2025-08-01). Two congregations cross Mennonite conference lines to unite in Germany. anabaptistworld.org In an era of division and splits impacting churches and conferences around the world, unification is coming to two congregations in southwest Germany.
(2025-08-01). Bankruptcy is us. nationofchange.org However it happens, he really does need to be trumped before he Trumps us all off this planet and global bankruptcy becomes us.
(2025-08-01). U.S. tariffs hit Africa hard: South Africa, Algeria, and Libya face steepest rates. africa.cgtn.com The U.S. is imposing a new wave of tariffs on African exports, with South Africa, Algeria, and Libya facing the continent's highest rate of 30 percent. These tariffs are set to take effect on August 7 and follow a missed deadline of August 1 for trade negotiations between the U.S. and African nations. However, no …
(2025-08-01). Putin Takes Revenge, Outplays Trump in Laos Chessboard? Moscow Pounces Amid US-Russia Trade Strains. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin was presented with a stunning "jumbo" gift by the President of Laos during a high-profile state visit to Moscow, underscoring deepening ties between the two countries. The lavish ceremony, marked by displays of praise and diplomatic pageantry, comes as Laos faces mounting pressure from the United States. Former President Donald Trump is poised to impose a sweeping 40% tariff on Laotian imports if a trade agreement is not reached by Friday. Watch for more…
(2025-08-01). No resilient economy without gender equality. sanews.gov.za No resilient economy without gender equality | Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has warned that there can be no resilient economy while wealth and income inequality persist along gender lines. | Speaking at the official launch held at the Sandton Convention Centre on Friday, Chikunga emphasised that economic resilience is fundamentally undermined when half the population remains economically marginalised. | "A resilient economy is one that should be able to withstand, adapt to, and recover from various shocks and disruptions while maintaining its ability to grow. And certai…
(2025-08-01). SA continues to engage US over tariffs. sanews.gov.za SA continues to engage US over tariffs | South Africa remains committed to finding a resolution with the United States following the recently imposed reciprocal tariffs. ⚪ This, as government intensifies efforts to protect jobs, support affected companies and diversify trade markets. ⚪ This according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who addressed members of the media at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Friday. ⚪ The President's comments follow the imposition of a 30% tariff by the United States on all goods imported from South Africa. The move forms part of a broader US tariff policy affecting multiple trade p…
(2025-08-01). Government to strengthen gender equality measures. sanews.gov.za Government to strengthen gender equality measures | South Africa will over the next five years focus on strengthening and monitoring systems that are meant to advance gender equality and women empowerment. | Speaking at the official launch of Women's Month 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Friday, Sindisiwe Chikunga, the Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, said this will be underpinned by a robust evaluation function and ensuring accountability across all spheres of governance to ensure that women empowerment takes place. | Chikunga outlined critical developments aimed…
(2025-08-01). Township businesses to benefit from Merchant Development Programme. sanews.gov.za Township businesses to benefit from Merchant Development Programme | The newly launched Merchant Development Programme is set to unlock opportunities for township-based automotive businesses in Krugersdorp. | The programme was launched by Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela on Thursday. | Diale-Tlabela said the initiative is a bold move by the Gauteng Provincial Government to promote inclusive economic growth. The programme is aimed at boosting township-based automotive businesses by integrating them into government's fleet maintenance supply chain. | "This is not just another project. It…
(2025-08-01). Renewable energy revolution isn't just electric – it's female. sanews.gov.za Renewable energy revolution isn't just electric – it's female | The future of the renewable energy sector is female and Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister, Samantha Graham-Maré, is doubling down to make it happen. | In an exclusive interview with SAnews on the sidelines of the Empowering Women in Energy breakfast, Graham-Maré revealed plans to review the department's gender strategy to make it better equipped to shatter barriers and catapult women into leadership roles across electricity, renewables and previously uncharted fields like green hydrogen. | The event was held as part of the third G20 Energy Tran…
(2025-08-01). Call to protect the nation's oceans. sanews.gov.za Call to protect the nation's oceans | As South Africa joins the international community to celebrate Marine Protectors Day, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called on all South Africans to protect the nation's oceans. | "Whether through reducing plastic waste, supporting sustainable seafood choices, or participating in coastal clean-up initiatives, every action counts. Together, we can ensure that our oceans remain vibrant and thriving for generations to come," the Minister said on Friday. | This day serves as a powerful reminder of the collective responsibility to prot…
(2025-08-01). Professor Firoz Cachalia sworn in as Minister of Police. sanews.gov.za Professor Firoz Cachalia sworn in as Minister of Police | Professor Firoz Cachalia has been sworn in as the new Minister of Police during ceremony held at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Friday. | "In terms of the powers vested in me by Section 91(3)(c) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996, I have decided to appoint the following person as Minister for the portfolio indicated in the signed President's Act. The said Minister-Designate, who is about to become Minister, is Professor Firoz Cachalia… (sic)," said President Cyril Ramaphosa during the ceremony. | The swearing in follows Presid…
(2025-08-01). Government announces measures to assist exporters. sanews.gov.za Government announces measures to assist exporters | The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has announced a set of measures in response to the tariff hike on South African exports to the United States, which comes into effect this month. | "The dtic has announced a set of measures in response to the imminent 30% tariff hike on South African exports to the United States, which comes into effect on 1 August 2025. | "These urgent interventions are part of the dtic's ongoing commitment to protecting jobs, preserving market access in the United States, and promoting export diversification to alter…
(2025-08-01). Free State government urges parents to vaccinate children. sanews.gov.za Free State government urges parents to vaccinate children | As part of ongoing efforts to prevent the further spread of measles, the Free State Department of Health has called on parents and guardians to ensure that they and their children are up to date with their vaccinations, in accordance with the provisions of the Road to Health Booklet. | The department reported 93 laboratory confirmed cases of measles as of week 29 in the Lejweleputswa District. | "Since the first positive case was detected in the private health sector on 23 February 2025, the department has taken decisive action to control the outbreak. T…
(2025-08-01). Mulago delivers second IVF baby. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital has successfully delivered their second baby under in vitro fertilisation (IVF), an assisted reproductive technology modality used to treat infertility. The parents are Salim Malinga and Sayeed Rukusana. Speaking to journalists at a press conference, Dr. Sam Ononge, the Acting Hospital Administrator, revealed that …
(2025-08-01). C-Care and Hope Against Malaria partner to combat malaria in Kampala's Namuwongo slum. independent.co.ug 
The Namuwongo Community Health Initiative will also distribute 1,000 insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) to pregnant women and families with children under five. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | C-Care Uganda, one of Uganda's leading private healthcare networks, in collaboration with Hope Against Malaria and various community stakeholders, today launched a comprehensive three-month malaria prevention and treatment …
(2025-08-01). MTN Uganda shareholders approve Fintech separation to boost digital inclusion. independent.co.ug 
MTN's fintech firm, which was initially launched in 2009, has grown to become a core pillar of Uganda's financial ecosystem with more than 13 million customers Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | In a defining moment for Uganda's financial technology landscape, MTN Uganda shareholders have officially approved the structural separation of MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited …
(2025-08-01). New global estimates on child malnutrition show increasing stunting rates in Africa. independent.co.ug 
Addis Ababa | THE INDEPENDENT | A new global report has revealed that child malnutrition remains a persistent threat to millions of children under five, with progress slowing or reversing in many regions. The Joint Malnutrition Estimates 2025 Edition, released by UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Bank Group, presents data spanning from …
(2025-08-01). UK announces measures to simplify Africa trade. independent.co.ug 
These new trading measures are also being implemented in the context of a deteriorating global trading environment for many African economies London, UK | AGENCIES | The UK government has announced new measures intended to simplify imports from Africa and make it easier for UK businesses to conduct trade with counterparts across the continent. The government …
(2025-08-01). Companies, businesses advised to plan thoroughly before going digital. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Companies have been advised to have thorough planning and preparation to shift from traditional paper-based operations to digital systems. Speaking at a regional business conference that brought together participants from Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, and the United Kingdom, Patrick Ayota, Managing Director of Uganda's National Social Security Fund (NSSF), said …
(2025-08-01). Latest Trump Moves on China Are Not Concessions. fpif.org A
(2025-08-01). UN report shows Islamic State and Al Qaeda exploiting post-Assad chaos in Syria. longwarjournal.org On July 29, the United Nations Security Council Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team released its latest report detailing terrorist group activities around the world. The section on Syria discussed the most recent developments related to the resurgence of the Islamic State and Al Qaeda, in addition to the difficulties of integrating various groups into the country's military.
(2025-08-01). The Heat: One Big Beautiful Bill Act. america.cgtn.com 
The Trump administration hails the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill as a reset for the United States. | The bill includes sweeping tax breaks and funding for defense and immigration enforcement, but it also brings significant cuts to healthcare and food assistance programs. | The rollbacks could also derail climate goals and weaken international efforts to curb emissions. | Joining the discussion: | Mohammed Mahmoud is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the Climate and Water Initiative and the Lead…
(2025-08-01). LIVE AT 1PM EDT: Death Blow to Climate Alarmism — The Climate Realism Show. wattsupwiththat.com This marks the first time ever that a climate report from the federal government can withstand scientific scrutiny, as it is based on actual science and data rather than politics or any particular agenda.
(2025-08-01). From Wreck to Riches? progressive.org Thomas M. Nelson's second book explores the political and socioeconomic reverberations of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
(2025-08-01). Misuse, Misquote, or Just Misunderstood? Readers Wanted for the Blob's Latest Climate Panic. wattsupwiththat.com With all the smoke and thunder, WUWT is uniquely positioned to cut through the noise and offer readers a rare public service: an actual forensic examination of these accusations. This post will enumerate the claims of misuse—as aired by the alarmist press and aggrieved researchers—quote them directly, reference the actual DOE report and cited studies, and invite readers (especially those who agree to an honest, source-based evaluation) to judge whether the charges hold any water.
(2025-08-01). The Ongoing Fiction of Cheap Wind and Solar. wattsupwiththat.com As energy analyst Alex Epstein testified in the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should "require solar and wind generators to bear the full costs of the backup, storage, and transmission they need to provide reliable electricity. This will end the unfair practice of socializing the costs of intermittent generation across ratepayers or the grid."
(2025-08-01). Yes Minister on Global Warming. wattsupwiththat.com A blast from the past. from the BBC.
(2025-08-01). Democracy Now! 2025-08-01 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 01, 2025; "A Danger to the Entire Planet": Amid Deadly Extreme Weather, Trump's EPA Rejects Climate Science; "Toxic Air": Meet the Mother-Daughter Duo Fighting Pollution in Louisiana's "Cancer Alley"; "Unprecedented Power Grab": Trump & Texas Try to Create 5 More GOP House Seats with New Gerrymander | Headlines for August 01, 2025; "A Danger to the Entire Planet": Amid Deadly Extreme Weather, Trump's EPA Rejects Climate Science; "Toxic Air": Meet the Mother-Daughter Duo Fighting Pollution in Louisiana's "Cancer Alley"; "Unprecedented Power G…
(2025-08-01). Poland's Pragmatic Energy Approach Pays Off. wattsupwiththat.com By refusing to play by the EU's restrictive climate rules, Poland has begun to build one of Europe's most energy-secure economies. While much of the bloc marches in lockstep towards a self-inflicted economic wound called "net zero," Poland has chosen a different path — one of pragmatism, national interest and, most importantly, energy security. And this path is paying handsome dividends.
(2025-08-01). The Hill Allows a Clinton Crony to Lie About Climate Change Tearing Our Nation Apart. wattsupwiththat.com His reputation depends on people accepting him as an expert and taking his views on the matter as authoritative. His book sales and funding for the various organizations he is associated with depends upon no one derailing the climate change gravy train. While Becker has a right to his opinion, and The Hill has a right to publish it, neither have facts on their side.
(2025-08-01). After Eighty Years, Nuclear Threat Remains Grave. progressive.org A nuclear war would be catastrophic. We eliminate nuclear weapons to ensure events like the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki never happen again.
(2025-08-01). US, UK, EU allies condemn Iranian terror plots. longwarjournal.org Tehran's aggressive global terrorism, intelligence, and repression operations are drawing sharper Western scrutiny. The US, the UK, and 12 allies condemned Tehran's plots abroad, which it often outsources to criminal gangs. European states are investigating regime-linked mosques, while Iran passed a law to track expatriates under the guise of outreach.
(2025-08-01). Ukraine reports new Russian glide bomb. longwarjournal.org Russia has employed a new guided glide bomb in Ukraine that appears to be a more powerful derivative of a similar munition introduced last year. The latest weapon is part of Russian efforts to develop a growing variety of cheap standoff munitions.
(2025-08-01). Sugar is Sugar is Sugar — Part 2. wattsupwiththat.com Villainizing HFCS is an outgrowth of the more general War on Sugar. Acting under the pretense (or misunderstanding) that HFCS is "high" in fructose, a great deal of research has been carried out to study the results of feeding 100% fructose to animals and people.
(2025-08-01). Cuba joins regional AI race. america.cgtn.com 
As Latin America prepares to launch LatAm-GPT in September, Cuba is stepping into the AI spotlight with two homegrown tools: SocIA, the island's first artificial intelligence platform now being used by local companies, and CECILIA, a language model built around Cuban culture and values. Luis Chirino reports from Havana. #CGTNNews…
(2025-08-01). Global markets fall as U.S. tariffs take effect. america.cgtn.com 
Global stock markets fell sharply on Friday as new U.S. tariffs on major trading partners came into force. President Donald Trump has launched a trade war aimed at protecting American manufacturing and fixing trade imbalances he believes hurt the U.S. economy. However, the new tariffs are expected to disproportionately affect some of the world's poorest countries, raising concerns about wider economic fallout and deepening inequality. Owen Fairclough reports.
(2025-08-01). Minister Anand Responds to Our Report, Continues to Deceive the Canadian Public. worldbeyondwar.org Minister Anand's statement today in response to the report we released on Tuesday continues a pattern of deception. This statement does not deny that Canada continues to ship arms to Israel, but instead tries to muddy the waters. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-08-01). Holding On to the Truth in a Gale of Lies. progressive.org Republican Senator Ron Johnson is betting that he can do massive damage to the people he represents without paying a political price.