Erick Galindo (2025-08-12). The Last Taco Stand in Altadena. lataco.com As I cruise down one of Altadena's main arteries, it looks like a mirage. Then, like an oasis as a man stands behind a plancha, cleaver in hand. Next to him is a woman rolling out masa into thick, oblong discs. The trompo glows like a beacon in the dark.

Memo Torres (2025-08-12). DAILY MEMO: Masked Agents Draw Guns on Student in Front of High School, Leave Live Ammunition in the Street and More. lataco.com Between August 9—11, ICE raids across Los Angeles targeted students, street vendors, and workers, with incidents including the abduction of an 18-year-old walking his dog in Van Nuys, a student detained at Arleta High School where agents dropped live ammunition, and multiple arrests at Home Depots in Cypress Park, Marina Del Rey, and North Hollywood.

A A (2025-08-12). Details buried in recently declassified docs further implicate Obama In Russia hoax. strategic-culture.su By Margot CLEVELAND | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The HPSCI report proves indispensable for understanding what supposed intel O…

A A (2025-08-12). I problemi della scuola italiana. strategic-culture.su Insegnanti sempre più anziani e strutture scolastiche inadeguate, la parabola discendente della scuola italiana | Segue nostro A settembre si aprirà un nuovo anno scolastico, l'istruzione pubblica italiana ha quasi due secoli e purtroppo li dimostra tutti. | La legge Casati del 13 novembre 1859, n. 3725 del Regno di Sardegna, entra in vigore nel 1861 con valore per tutto il territorio italiano allora appena unificato, organizzando il s…

A A (2025-08-12). Il ritorno del militarismo giapponese minaccia la pace nell'Asia-Pacifico. strategic-culture.su Ottant'anni dopo la fine della Seconda Guerra Mondiale, il Giappone sta compiendo scelte politiche e militari che violano apertamente il dettato pacifista della propria Costituzione. Il riarmo nipponico, accompagnato da un preoccupante revisionismo storico, rappresenta una grave minaccia per la stabilità dell'intera regione dell'Asia-Pacifico. | Segue nostro Il prossimo 15 agosto, molti paesi nel mondo celebreranno l'ottantesimo anniv…

A A (2025-08-12). La NATO punta su Kaliningrad. strategic-culture.su Tuttavia, nonostante una retorica sempre più aggressiva, la maggior parte delle minacce occidentali sembrano essere dichiarazioni di principio prive di una reale volontà — o capacità — di agire. | Segue nostro Anno 2027 | Negli ultimi giorni si è registrata un'intensificazione della retorica da parte di numerosi Paesi membri della NATO, i quali hanno formulato nuove accuse nei confronti della Federazione Russa, sostenendo c…

A A (2025-08-12). What have we become? strategic-culture.su By Jean RANC | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Jean Ranc is a retired psychologist from the University of North Carolina at Chapel…

A A (2025-08-12). Why do the Brazilian Armed Forces prefer Atlanticism? strategic-culture.su Currently, the vast majority of Brazilian military students abroad are in the U.S. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Donald Trump's…

Adriaan Alsema (2025-08-12). Colombia's former police chief convicted for influence peddling. colombiareports.com Colombia's Supreme Court found the former director of the National Police guilty of influence peddling, local media reported on Tuesday. Palomino was reportedly convicted because of his attempt to prevent the arrest of a businessman who was being investigated on land theft charges in 2014. The court reportedly found that the then-National Police chief visited …

Aidan Jonah (2025-08-12). Contrary to Mainstream Media, Journalist Sees a Different Side of China. covertactionmagazine.com As legislators across North America continue bashing the People's Republic of China, some Canadians, including this author, were invited on a tour of three Chinese cities during the spring. During our time in China, we saw beautiful nature and technological innovation in Hangzhou, the peaceful coastline in Qingdao, and a brief peek of the capital …

Alexandra Jacobo (2025-08-12). Pentagon plan reveals standing military force for rapid deployment in US cities. nationofchange.org Leaked documents show Trump administration proposal to create a permanent National Guard "quick reaction force" to quell domestic unrest, raising concerns over legality, militarization, and civil liberties.

Alexis Sterling (2025-08-12). Trump seizes control of DC police, threatens military deployment despite record-low crime. nationofchange.org President Donald Trump invokes the Home Rule Act to take over Washington, D.C.'s police department and deploy the National Guard, citing a "crime emergency" that officials say does not exist. Critics call the move an unlawful power grab with authoritarian overtones.

Amy Goodman (2025-08-12). Trump's DC Takeover Is Part of "Slide Towards Fascism," Princeton Professor Says. truthout.org After announcing the federal takeover of law enforcement in D.C. in the White House briefing room, President Trump painted a grim picture of the capital — including "roving mobs of wild youth" — that contrasts with crime figures showing D.C. reached a 30-year low in violent crime last January. Khalil Gibran Muhammad, professor of African American studies and public affairs at Princeton University… |

Bawer Turan (2025-08-12). Colombia's Inspector General's Office appeals Uribe conviction. colombiareports.com Colombia's Inspector General's Office appealed the fraud and bribery conviction of former President Alvaro Uribe. In an 81-page document, the Inspector General's Office asked the Bogota Superior Tribunal to annul the 12-year prison sentence against the former president. A Bogota court sentenced Uribe to 12 years of house arrest after convicting the former president of …

cameron orr (2025-08-12). Building bridges: Reflections on China's Global Civilization Initiative. cpusa.org In accordance with the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), China recently hosted a series of international meetings to foster dialogue among the global community on how to work together for a more harmonious world. Attendees included representatives from island nations, ministers of science and technology, United Nations delegates, and professionals from the fields of engineering, education, and environmental protection. | A reflection of hope | My own reflection on this experience is one of hope. It was inspiring to see influential figures working deeply toward building a sustainable and just planet. The pr…

cameron orr (2025-08-12). Stop Trump's attempt at military rule in D.C.! cpusa.org The moment we warned of has arrived. Yesterday, Trump announced his take over of Washington D.C.'s police department, along with the deployment of 800 national guard troops to patrol the city's streets. Both actions are not only an abrogation of the right of the people of D.C. to govern themselves; it's also a step in the direction of fascism. | Trump claims there's a crime "emergency" in the district. We wholeheartedly reject this assertion. As is well known, the crime rate in the nation's capital has actually dropped. Thus, Trump's claim is a pretext to repeal home rule and establish military rule over a dem…

cameron orr (2025-08-12). Williana Burroughs: Revolutionary educator, fighter for democracy. cpusa.org This article is part of a series on Communist educators, a project of the CPUSA Labor Commission Educators Subcommittee. One generation removed from slavery, encompassing a journey from rural poverty to urban hardship,

Christian Christensen (2025-08-12). The Media Distortion Warping Britain's Views on Immigration. bylinetimes.com A few weeks ago, the authors of a Just a week later, a YouGov poll asking UK residents about immigration revealed what can only be described as catastrophic levels of ignorance. | When ask…

Daphna Baram, Michael Sfard (2025-08-12). 'Weimar is over': Israel is one solid mass of distilled evil. mondoweiss.net Two human rights practitioners used to have hope that Israel could be reformed, but no longer. "Today it is one solid mass of distilled evil," writes human rights lawyer Michael Sfard.

David Andersson (2025-08-12). Stop the Violence. dissidentvoice.org It is paradoxical that many advocate for ending wars without acknowledging the root issue of violence. If now is not the time to finally address violence, when will it be? We must name and challenge all its forms—physical, religious, economic, political, psychological, cultural, sexual, and others—because violence in any form is the primary barrier to …

Democracy Now! (2025-08-12). Democracy Now! 2025-08-12 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 12, 2025; Trump's Takeover: ACLU on Federalizing D.C. Police & Deploying 800 National Guard; "Slide Towards Fascism": Khalil Gibran Muhammad on Racist Roots of Trump D.C. Takeover; Trump's New Secret Directive OKs Military Action in Latin America Under Guise of Drug War; Israel Has "Deliberate Strategy" of Killing Palestinian Journalists Like Anas al-Sharif: U.N. Expert | Headlines for August 12, 2025; Trump's Takeover: ACLU on Federalizing D.C. Police & Deploying 800 National Guard; "Slide Towards Fascism": Khalil Gibran Muhammad on Racist…

Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg (2025-08-12). Immigrants Detained for Days Without Beds, Showers, Medication in NYC, Suit Says. truthout.org Civil rights groups are suing the Trump administration for detaining immigrants in a Manhattan federal courthouse where they are deprived of beds, showers, sufficient food, hygiene products, and medication. "In recent months, New York City has, almost daily, seen masked ICE agents separate people from their families and confine them in crowded, inhumane conditions within a makeshift… |

Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg (2025-08-12). Labor Shortages, Declines in Tourism Plague US Economy Under Trump. truthout.org The Trump administration's mass deportation agenda is leading to labor shortages across the country and, some speculate, a drop in international tourism. Nationwide, the World Travel & Tourism Council estimates that the U.S. will lose more than $12 billion in international tourist spending this year. In June, international visitors to the popular tourist destination, Las Vegas… |

Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg (2025-08-12). NYC Subway Cleaners Reportedly "Cheated" By Andrew Cuomo Win Back Stolen Wages. truthout.org The New York City comptroller's office has reached a $3 million settlement to pay back wages to approximately 450 mostly immigrant workers who cleaned the city's subways during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. "[T]he Comptroller's Office proudly and successfully recovered millions of dollars on behalf of the hundreds of subway cleaners who performed a vital service and risked their… |

Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg (2025-08-12). Trump's Claims on Illinois Bail Reform, DC Crime Shown to Be False. truthout.org While announcing plans to send National Guard troops into the country's capital, the Trump administration spread falsehoods about crime in Washington, D.C., as well as legal system measures like Illinois's bail reform. During his remarks at the White House, Trump claimed that "every place in the country where you have no cash bail is a disaster." "Somebody murders somebody… |

Elyes Ben Ammar (2025-08-12). Unions in Tunisia Win a Victory for Public Energy and Worker Rights. socialistproject.ca Over the past few days, there have been a series of power outages across Tunisia. During Tunisia's sweltering summer months, electricity demand often surges to record-breaking levels as air conditioning systems run at full capacity everywhere from homes and workplaces to grocery stores and hospitals — for those who can afford it. | The state-owned Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG) is currently implementing electrical load-shedding, or "délestage" — a deliberate power-cutting measure. In a statement, STEG explained: "This outage is not due to regional outages but rather a proactive measure…

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Belarus' central banker addresses key financial sector questions. eng.belta.by The National Bank of Belarus and the banking system are successfully fulfilling the assigned objectives. The current situation is assessed as positive, Chairman of the Board of the National Bank Roman Golovchenko told media.

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Belarus-China confectionery factory exports 95% of its products. eng.belta.by The Chinese investor plans further capacity increases and market | expansion. The Chashniki District administration has already provided | land and facilities for a new workshop, with equipment purchases…

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Belarus-UAE business forum to take place in Dubai on 18 September. eng.belta.by The program includes speeches by key experts and representatives of authorities, who will cover priority avenues of Belarus-UAE cooperation starting with trade and investments and ending with logistics and legal support for projects.

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Central bank to play bigger role in implementing Belarus' economic policy. eng.belta.by According to Roman Golovchenko, during their meeting the president repeatedly emphasized the need for the National Bank's proactive involvement in executing economic policy alongside the government, parliament, and other institutions.

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). China's Anhui Province proposes sister-city partnerships, joint projects to Brest Oblast. eng.belta.by China's Anhui Province has reaffirmed commitment to developing comprehensive cooperation with Belarus' Brest Oblast. Brest played host to a high-level meeting between the regional officials and an Anhui delegation on 12 August…

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Ecology Expo 2025 to tackle environmental challenges with innovative solutions. eng.belta.by The international environmental exhibition Ecology Expo 2025 will take | place from 19 to 21 August at the Minsk International Exhibition Center | under the slogan "Green Innovations for a Sustainable Future", | Belarusian Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental…

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Over 100 resident companies registered in Hi-Tech Park so far this year. eng.belta.by The official stressed that this year the park has been seeing traditional steady growth across all indicators, including export, earnings, and the number of companies.

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). PM outlines priorities for Hi-Tech Park. eng.belta.by According to the prime minister, the meeting addressed several critical | issues, including cryptocurrency usage, a topic President Aleksandr | Lukashenko had raised earlier as he received a report from National Bank…

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). China ready to strengthen youth exchange cooperation with Belarus. eng.belta.by According to the embassy, Beijing has recently hosted the World Youth | Conference for Peace under the motto "Together for Peace", which brought | together over 3,000 participants from more than 130 countries,…

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Expert: No agreements on Ukraine can be sustainable without Belarus' participation. eng.belta.by Any system of agreements concerning Ukraine cannot be sustainable without Belarus' participation, Nikolai Mezhevich, Director of the Center for Belarusian Studies at the Institute of Europe of the Russian Academy of Sciences, said in an interview with BelTA.

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). MFA confirms release of Belarusians from forced labor in Spain. eng.belta.by The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the release of | individuals subjected to forced labor, including citizens of Belarus, | during a police operation in Spain, spokesman for the Ministry of…

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Belarusian president signs decree to recruit conscripts in September-November 2025. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 302 "On discharge from active duty, on conscription and recruitment to the reserve force" on 12 August.

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Analyst explains Western motives for replacing Zelensky. eng.belta.by The West, particularly the US and the UK, wants to remove Zelensky to gain quicker access to Ukraine's natural resources.

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Belarus Prosecutor Office confirms Trostenets official death toll at 546,000 victims. eng.belta.by The death of at least 546,000 people at the Trostenets death camp has been documented.

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Belarus reduces poorly treated wastewater discharge sevenfold in 20 years. eng.belta.by Key achievements include a sevenfold decrease in poorly treated | wastewater entering surface water bodies and a 25% reduction in | freshwater usage over the last 20 years.

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Belarusian company designs drone attack prediction complex. eng.belta.by It enables passive monitoring of air space and allows detecting potential threats to infrastructure installations in the form of low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), including those operating in a radio silence mode.

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Belarusian MP approves of Lukashenko's straight answers in Time magazine interview. eng.belta.by "In the interview with the American magazine Time the head of state, with his usual directness and frankness, gave absolutely clear and unambiguous answers even to the most provocative questions," Viktor Azarenok said.

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Belarusian Parliament vice speakers sign book of condolence for late Myint Swe. eng.belta.by Deputy Chairperson of the Council of the Republic Sergei Khomenko and | Deputy Chairperson of the House of Representatives Vadim Ipatov visited | the Consulate General of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in Belarus | to sign the Book of Condolence following the passing of former Acting…

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Belarusian Zubrenok center to host schoolchildren from China. eng.belta.by A delegation of Chinese schoolchildren departed for Belarus on 11 August to participate in a recreational and health program at the National Children's Educational and Health Center Zubrenok…

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Bulgarian political analyst gives his take on U.S. possible designs on EU. eng.belta.by The United States seeks to bankrupt the European manufacturing sector to turn Europe into a colony or a protectorate, Bulgarian political analyst Plamen Paskov said.

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Congress of Small Towns gets underway in Grodno. eng.belta.by Grodno Oblast is set to host over 120 representatives from Russia's | Nizhny Novgorod Oblast for the fourth Congress of Small Towns, Grodno | Oblast Governor Yuri Karayev told the media following a meeting with the…

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Mogilev to host Belarus-Russia youth forum in September. eng.belta.by The youth forum titled Youth for the Union State will take place in | Mogilev from 4 to 8 September, Secretary of the Central Committee of the | Belarusian BRSM Youth Union Pavel Alekso told the media.

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Rare replicas of ancient Novgorod icons on display in Minsk. eng.belta.by An exhibition featuring meticulously reproduced copies of twelve 13th – 16th century icons from the Novgorod Museum Reserve titled "Silent Sermon: Novgorod Icons of the 13th – 16th Centuries" has opened at the Minsk Town Hall…

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Russian regions show interest in small towns congresses with Belarus. eng.belta.by Russian regions are showing growing interest in establishing small towns | congresses modeled after the successful partnership between Belarus' | Grodno Oblast and Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Yevgeny Lyulin, | Chairman of the Nizhny Novgorod Regional Legislative Assembly, shared | this observation with journalists following meetings with Grodno Oblast…

eng.belta.by (2025-08-12). Belarus' Ilya Ivashka reaches Hersonissos Challenger second round. eng.belta.by In the Round of 32, the Belarusian, ranked 819th in the world, faced | World No.351 Christian Langmo of the USA and secured a hard-fought | three-set victory, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (8-6), in 3 hours and 12 minutes.

hindustantimes (2025-08-12). Trump Reveals Russia Deal Ahead Of Putin Meet, Shocks Ukraine, Says Zelensky 'Bothered' Him | Alaska. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a blunt critique of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for rejecting his land swap peace deal with Russia. Claiming Zelensky has permission to kill, Trump made it clear territorial concessions would be on the table in his upcoming Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The remarks came after Trump notably refused to allow Zelensky to participate in the high-stakes Alaska talks, marking a major diplomatic snub for Zelensky.

Howard Altman (2025-08-12). Russia Punches Through Ukrainian Lines In Deepest Advance In A Year. twz.com Ukraine surged some of its most combat-hardened forces to the eastern Donetsk region to blunt "Th…

Jon Queally (2025-08-12). Pentagon Plan Would Create Standing Military Force to Put Down "Civil Unrest" truthout.org Internal documents obtained by The Washington Post and reported on Tuesday reveal a secret Pentagon plan by the Trump administration to create a standing force of military personnel that could be rapidly deployed to U.S. cities or communities to quell public protests or any situation President Donald Trump deems "domestic civil unrest." The proposal to create what it dubs a "Domestic Civil… |

Joseph Trevithick (2025-08-12). Claymore Mine-Armed Drone Tested by U.S. Army. twz.com

Joseph Trevithick (2025-08-12). More MQ-58 Variants In The Works After Marines Move To Make Valkyrie A Full Program Of Record. twz.com Kratos is already planning a new Q-58 production run to meet the needs of the Marine Corps and a partnership with Airbus.

José Luis Granados Ceja (2025-08-12). Progressive Leaders Across the Americas Unite Against Growing Global Fascism. truthout.org On the final day of the Second Pan-American Congress this month, more than 60 delegates from 12 countries made their way into the Secretary of Public Education headquarters in downtown Mexico City. As leaders from the Americas walked through the building's passages and patios, many stopped to take pictures in front of the walls lined with murals from famous artists, including Diego Rivera. |

Mansa Musa (2025-08-12). How medical examiners cover up for police killings and deny justice for grieving families. therealnews.com David Fowler, Maryland's former Chief Medical Examiner, infamously argued that Minneapolis police weren't responsible for George Floyd's death in 2020. But his cop-protecting malpractices have denied justice to many more families. | David Fowler, Maryland's former Chief Medical Examiner, infamously argued that Minneapolis police weren't responsible for George Floyd's death in 2020. But his cop-protecting malpractices have denied justice to many more families. Dr. David Fowler,police accountability,video,David Fowler

Megan Rose, Debbie Cenziper (2025-08-12). The FDA let substandard factories ship these medications to the US. nationofchange.org ProPublica identified more than 150 products that were exempted from import bans since 2013.

Megan Rose (2025-08-12). A Drugmaker Failed to Fix Safety Violations. The FDA Repeatedly Let It Slide. truthout.org The dispatches from one of India's most troubled generic drug makers were contrite, filled with far-reaching promises to clean up its factory, stop contamination and send safe medication to Americans counting on the company's drugs. "We have started addressing FDA concerns very aggressively and comprehensively," an executive from Sun Pharma wrote to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in… |

Mischa Geracoulis (2025-08-12). The Hidden Costs of the Big Data Surveillance Complex. dissidentvoice.org Unbeknownst to much of the public, Big Tech exacts heavy tolls on public health, the environment, and democracy. The detrimental combination of an unregulated tech sector, pronounced rise in cyberattacks and data theft, and widespread digital and media illiteracy—as noted in my previous Dispatch on Big Data's surveillance complex—is exacerbated by legacy media's failure to inform the …

Newswire Editor (2025-08-12). Common Cause Launches Fairness Criteria to Counter Mid-Decade Power Plays. commondreams.org Common Cause today reaffirmed its commitment to fair, people-powered democracy, making clear that independent redistricting commissions remain the gold standard for ending partisan gerrymandering.However, as political leaders in states like Texas are imposing mid-decade partisan maps to distort the will of the people ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, the organization announced it will closely evaluate, but not automatically condemn, countermeasures to these actions.The organization's policy experts will hold a national media briefing tomorrow, Wednesday August 13 at 12 p.m. ET to walk reporters though the s…

Newswire Editor (2025-08-12). Despite Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda, the IRS Must Resist Pressure from ICE, DHS to Share Taxpayer Data En Masse. commondreams.org Donald Trump is still trying to steamroll the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) into sharing private taxpayer data with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a mass scale. In Public Citizen's

Newswire Editor (2025-08-12). Rising Core Inflation Shows Impact of Trump's Trade War. commondreams.org Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index for July, showing that headline inflation was at 2.7 percent in July, but core inflation rose to 3.1 percent. In response,

Newswire Editor (2025-08-12). Trump wants to hide the consequences of his bad policies by manipulating BLS data—it won't work. commondreams.org Yesterday, Trump announced that he will nominate E.J. Antoni as the next commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Antoni has repeatedly and unfairly attacked the agency he'd be set to run, contributed to the right-wing Project 2025 policy blueprint, and in his role at the Heritage Foundation has stretched the truth about the economy to make partisan political claims. This comes after Trump fired the former BLS commissioner after the monthly jobs numbers released in early August showed a sharp slowdown in the pace of U.S. job growth. Trump's announcement makes it clear that he expects the BLS commi…

Olly Haynes (2025-08-12). Bankrupt Firm of Reform UK's Waste-Busting Local Government Chief Owes Taxpayer £36,000. bylinetimes.com

Sharon Zhang (2025-08-12). Trump Taps Project 2025 Contributor to Lead Key Labor Statistics Agency. truthout.org President Donald Trump is nominating top Heritage Foundation economist and Project 2025 contributor E.J. Antoni for the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), marking the extreme and dangerous politicization of an agency that acts as a linchpin for economic decision making by the president. Trump wrote on Truth Social on Monday evening that he is tapping Antoni as head of the crucial… |

Staff (2025-08-12). Aviso de ciclón tropical No. 3: Tormenta tropical Erin con poco cambio en el Atlántico. cubadebate.cu La tormenta tropical Erin continúa desplazándose sobre el Atlántico tropical, con poco cambio en organización e intensidad, informó el Instituto de Meteorología a las 6 p.m. de este martes. Actualmente, no ofrece peligro para Cuba, pero por su posición y época del año se mantiene una estrecha vigilancia sobre su evolución y trayectoria.

Staff (2025-08-12). Cumbre entre Putin y Trump se celebrará el viernes en Anchorage, Alaska. cubadebate.cu La cumbre entre los presidentes Vladímir Putin y Donald Trump para abordar la crisis ucraniana se celebrará el 15 de agosto en Anchorage, la principal ciudad de Alaska, informó este martes la Casa Blanca. La portavoz Karoline Leavitt dijo que el objetivo del encuentro es "tener una mejor comprensión de cómo podemos poner fin a esta guerra".

Staff (2025-08-12). Dedican a Fidel presentación de libro sobre el socialismo cubano. cubadebate.cu Este martes, el sitio web Fidel Soldado de las Ideas arriba a su noveno aniversario. Ello fue motivo para presentar en el Centro Fidel Castro Ruz el libro "Socialismo cubano: Revolución, marxismo y comunicación", de la doctora en Ciencias Filosóficas Marxlenin Pérez Valdés, una coedición entre Cubadebate y Ocean Sur que reúne 18 artículos y ensayos en un hondo y crítico análisis sobre el socialismo cubano.

Staff (2025-08-12). "Slide Towards Fascism" : Khalil Gibran Muhammad on Racist Roots of Trump D.C. Takeover. democracynow.org After announcing the federal takeover of law enforcement in D.C. in the White House briefing room, President Trump painted a grim picture of the capital — including "roving mobs of wild youth" — that contrasts with crime figures showing D.C. reached a 30-year low in violent crime last January. Khalil Gibran Muhammad, professor of African American studies and public affairs at Princeton University, says the move is an extension of Trump's "use of racist rhetoric, racist ideas, and the use of policing to enact a domestic policy agenda." | "This is a man who has consis…

Stuart Littlewood (2025-08-12). No excuse for refusing Palestinians their state a moment longer. dissidentvoice.org When it comes to recognising Palestinian statehood, the UK and US seem unable to grasp what their solemn obligations are. Fortunately, UN Resolution 37/43 of December 1982 is there to help. It comprehensively reaffirms previous resolutions and treaties on the universal right to self-determination and the speedy granting of independence to colonial countries and peoples …

Thomas Newdick (2025-08-12). Germany To Bet Big On Skyranger Gun System To Address Growing Drone Threat. twz.com Speculation over a very large-scale German order for anti-aircraft guns, as part of a broader air defense initiative focusing, to a significant degree, on counter-drone capabilities, has brought these kinds of weapons back under the spotlight. | Last week, it was reported that German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall is awaiting a multi-billion-dollar order from the German Armed Forces for its Skyranger anti-aircraft gun. During a recent earnings call, the firm's CEO, Armin Papperger said that he expected Skyranger contracts from the German military worth between $7-9 billion to be signed this year. The systems wo…

United World International (2025-08-12). Alaska on the Chessboard: The Global Power Play from the Arctic to Zangezur. uwidata.com By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist The meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska on August 15 is much more than a diplomatic moment captured in a photograph. It comes at the heart of a time when power dynamics are being reshaped, alliances are being tested, and energy and transportation routes are being reintroduced to the …

United World International (2025-08-12). Sri Lanka's Economic Evolution. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Sri Lanka's economic journey has been deeply intertwined with its socialist aspirations, shaping its policies and development trajectory since gaining independence in 1948. The nation's commitment to public welfare, state-led development, and equitable growth has been both a guiding principle and a source of economic challenges. As Sri Lanka confronts contemporary …

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-08-12). Israeli drone raid on Naqoura, South Lebanon, leaves two injuries: health ministry. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-08-12). Israeli Court Says Netanyahu to Testify 3 Times per Week. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be required to testify three times a week in his corruption trial starting in November, the judges overseeing the case announced Tuesday, citing the need to speed up the process, according to Zionist media. The trial has been going on since 2020, and Netanyahu has been testifying twice a …

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-08-12). Lebanon: Army Commander Visits Speaker Berri, Affirms Commitment to National Defense. english.almanar.com.lb The Lebanese Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Rodolph Haykal highlighted the role of martyrs' sacrifices in sustaining the national defense and unity. Inspecting the engineering brigade in Warwar area, General Haykal affirmed that the army, which is trusted by all the citizens, will continue assuming its responsibilities and defending the nation. On the other hand, General Haykal …

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-08-12). Israeli Drones Attack South Lebanon Towns with Missiles, Bombs. english.almanar.com.lb According to Al-Manar reporter, an Israeli drone raided two fishermen at Naqoura seaport. The Lebanese health ministry issued a statement, announcing that the raid on Naqoura left two injuries. Al-Manar correspondent Israeli drones targeted Nomayreye town, South Lebanon, with a missile that did not explode. The reporter added that no casualties were recorded. Israeli drones dropped …

William Okeyo (2025-08-12). AUPSC concludes South Sudan field mission. africa.cgtn.com A delegation from the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) concluded a field mission to South Sudan with a meeting with President Salva Kiir. The PSC discussed the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement and the general elections scheduled for December 2026. The elections are intended to mark the end of the country's transition …

Dennis Broe (2025-08-12). 'Marked' review: Progressive-leaning South African series misses the mark in the end. peoplesworld.org The Netflix series Marked begins with a bang, an armored car robbery from the point of view of the female driver, Babalwa, who eludes the robbers amidst a hail of gunfire. The series, after its Netflix-mandated 15-minute opening to grab the audience, is all uphill from there until the last few minutes when it manages …

Sonia Banker (2025-08-12). ICE invasion: Keep immigration raids out of schools. peoplesworld.org Only a few years after the pandemic, young kids in this country are seeing a whole new disruption to their learning: immigration raids. One of the Trump administration's first actions after assuming office was to rescind the Biden administration's guidelines for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which limited enforcement activity in "sensitive locations" like schools and churches. …

John Wojcik (2025-08-12). ICE employing Nazi-type propaganda to recruit. peoplesworld.org A painting depicting an angelic Lady Columbia wearing the Star of Empire on her head, protecting white settlers racing westward in 19th-century America as Native American Indians flee in fear. The message accompanying it: "A Heritage to be proud of, a Homeland worth Defending." In another, a white woman inside a covered wagon on the …

W. T. Whitney, Jr. (2025-08-12). Report connecting sanctions to deaths has implications for Cuba. peoplesworld.org A new report from the UK's Lancet medical journal does not mention Cuba, but its main finding—that sanctions are often lethal—clarifies to what extent and how it is that the U.S. economic blockade of Cuba is war against Cuba. The report informs readers of the results of such warfare against a country on the receiving …

Mark Gruenberg (2025-08-12). Delayed court ruling frustrates striking Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers. peoplesworld.org PITTSBURGH—"Why don't they enforce their own court order?" That's the question one worker asks. He's been on strike for almost three years now, protesting the flagrant defiance of both the federal courts and the National Labor Relations Board by the right-wing pro-Trump Block brothers, owners of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The workers, members of the News …

Rossana Cambron (2025-08-12). Building bridges across civilizations: Reflections on China's Global Civilization Initiative. peoplesworld.org In accordance with its Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), China recently hosted a series of international meetings to foster dialogue among the global community about how countries can work together for a more harmonious world. Attendees included representatives from island nations, ministers of science and technology, United Nations delegates, and professionals from the fields of engineering, …

Imran Khalid (2025-08-12). Can the Arab League's Break with Hamas Shift the Course of History? fpif.org The United States must move beyond rhetoric about Hamas's "bad faith" and offer incentives—such as aid packages or sanctions relief—to bolster moderate Palestinian voices.

James Wright (2025-08-12). Top CEO pay just got so ridiculous that even shareholders are rebelling en masse. thecanary.co Even shareholders at the Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE), which is made up of the largest 100 UK companies, are up in arms over CEO pay. The largest revolt came from two thirds of shareholders at aerospace company Melrose. They voted down a bonus for CEO Peter Dilnot. Nonetheless, the company has paid him £45.4m […] | By

Janatan Sayeh (2025-08-12). Analysis: Armenia—Azerbaijan deal worries Iran. longwarjournal.org The August 8 agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan that was brokered in Washington created the US-managed "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity" and granted Azerbaijan a link to its Nakhchivan exclave. While the deal preserves Iran's overland access to Armenia and Europe, Tehran sees it as a strategic setback that could weaken its role in regional trade, bolster Turkish and Azerbaijani influence, and reduce its leverage with the West.

Maryam Jameela (2025-08-12). Racist Rupert Lowe tries to come for 'foreign nationals' claiming DWP benefits. thecanary.co Former Reform MP and perpetual racist Rupert Lowe has crashed into another social media storm after his comments on Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit claimants. Lowe unleashed a series of tweets scaremongering and fanning the flames of anti-immigrant sentiment: Of course, it's entirely lost on multi-millionaire Lowe that immigrants, regardless of nationality, are […] | By

Maryam Jameela (2025-08-12). Thames Water faces bankruptcy and Labour only has itself to blame. thecanary.co Thames Water are being prepared for possible administration, according to explosive new reports. Sky News have reported that environment secretary Steve Reed has approved the appointment of FTI Consulting. The firm could be set to act as the administrator for Thames Water, who risk being placed into a Special Administration Regime (SAR). In response to […] | By

Steve Topple (2025-08-12). SKWAWKBOX just exposed Starmer and BBC complicity in Israel's assassination of Al Jazeera journalists. thecanary.co Independent media outlet SKWAWKBOX has spent over ten years holding the powerful and political to account. One perfect example is two articles he released on Tuesday 12 August, where it exposed not only Keir Starmer's government's complicity with Israel's assassination of five Al Jazeera journalists — but also the BBC's attempt to whitewash the Zionist […] | By

Franco Ordoñez (2025-08-12). Will The Trump-Putin Summit be Held in Alaska: Or In the "Neutral Territory" of the Diomede Islands in the Bering Strait? globalresearch.ca Globa Research | Will the so called Alaska Summit be held in Alaska? | " At a press conference, Trump said he'll visit Russia to meet Putin, sparking online jokes" | Are the peace talks slated to be held in the Diomede …

Global Research News (2025-08-12). Selected Articles: Trump's Monroe Doctrine 2.0 Meets a Multipolar Hemisphere. Interventionism. globalresearch.ca By Trump-era policy in Lat…

Bharat Dogra (2025-08-12). Starting New Wars Is Not the Solution to Drug Trafficking and Drug Addiction Problems. globalresearch.ca There can be a consensus, more or less, that very high priority should be given to reducing drug addiction and drug trafficking which feeds this addiction, ruining the life particularly of youth in many countries. However, this needs a multi-dimensional, …

John C. A. Manley (2025-08-12). Dr. Reiner Fuellmich: "All this chaos is staged and just an illusion to put us in panic mode" globalresearch.ca In a Now, …

Nicolas Hulscher (2025-08-12). Inside mRNA Vaccines: The Movie. globalresearch.ca Today, we bring you the world premiere of the groundbreaking documentary Inside mRNA Vaccines — directed by Erki Tangsoo — in full, right here on Substack. | This powerful film pulls back the curtain on the rushed global rollout of mRNA …

Uriel Araujo (2025-08-12). Missile Proliferation Threatening Indo-Pacific: US Fueling Arms Race. globalresearch.ca The Indo-Pacific is witnessing a perilous escalation in missile proliferation driven by what can only be described as an overzealous US approach that risks destabilizing an already volatile region. | From deployments in the Philippines to Japan's missile tests, the rapid …

Jan Oberg (2025-08-12). Will the Trump Regime's 50% Tariffs on India Make the Panda and the Elephant Dance More Together? globalresearch.ca I recently gave some comments to India's NDTV about the decline of the US in the global society. It was on its Friday evening "India Ascends" program.

Ahmed Adel (2025-08-12). Trump Authorizes Military Intervention in Latin America under the Guise of Fighting The Drug Cartels. globalresearch.ca The revelation in the American media that the White House had authorized the use of military force against drug cartels in Latin America unleashed a wave of reactions across the region and revived long-standing fears about Washington's interventionist doctrine. The …

Edward Curtin (2025-08-12). Video: On the Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The "Evil" American History. globalresearch.ca Ed Curtin joined me to discuss his recent article, "The Satanic Nature of the Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki." | American history can only accurately be described as the story of demonic possession, however you choose to understand that phrase. Maybe …

Colin Todhunter (2025-08-12). Celebrating India's 78th Independence Day: Comforting Myth in a Dispossessed Reality. Colin Todhunter. globalresearch.ca As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day on 15 August, the tricolour will flutter proudly across the nation. Speeches will echo the triumphs of freedom, resilience and progress. But beneath the patriotic fervour will lie an uncomfortable truth: independence means …

Anita Hofschneider (2025-08-12). Homeowners affected by the 2023 Maui wildfires: Here's how to keep and rebuild your home. grist.org

Anita Hofschneider (2025-08-12). Two years after a wildfire took everything, Maui homeowners are facing a new threat: Foreclosure. grist.org As a Native Hawaiian teenager growing up in West Maui, Mikey Burke couldn't wait to leave. "All my life, I thought I was bigger than this town, bigger than the village, and I was going to go somewhere and make something of myself," she said. | Then she went to college in Los Angeles, where she was just one person among millions navigating the city's crowded freeways and squinting through its smog. She would go entire days without anyone looking her in the eye, even if she held a door open for them or perused fruit next to them at the grocery store. Burke began to dream of returning home to Maui, where relation…

Jake Bittle (2025-08-12). Illegal price-gouging is rampant after disasters. Can it be stopped? grist.org Last January, a series of massive wildfires broke out across the Los Angeles area, fueled by high winds and dry temperatures. The fires raged for weeks, incinerating entire neighborhoods in the wealthy Pacific Palisades and in middle-class Altadena. They killed at least 30 people and destroyed at least 10,000 homes. | As the embers cooled, thousands of displaced Angelenos scrambled to find new housing in a rental market that was already among the nation's toughest. They scoured Zillow and Airbnb for units they could afford on short notice. What they found were sky-high prices gouged by property owners and real…

Joseph Winters (2025-08-12). The art of a plastics treaty: How sculptures, collages, and poetry have influenced global talks. grist.org

Zoya Teirstein (2025-08-12). A look at the growing 'disaster economy' turning crisis into cash. grist.org

Contributing Writers (2025-08-12). Grand Mufti Hassoun / By Eva Bartlett. voicesfromsyria.com Words of Mufti Hassoun: "Syria is a civilized country — it embraces all the civilizations of the world because it is the gate to the Orient. So [historically] those who wanted to go to China from Europe passed through Syria. And those who want to go back to Europe pass through Syria. Syria a hundred …

Dave DeCamp (2025-08-12). US Has Launched 57 Airstrikes in Somalia So Far This Year. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command told Antiwar.com in an email on Tuesday that its forces have launched 57 airstrikes in Somalia this year, as the Trump administration has been conducting strikes in the country at a record pace, an air war that gains virtually no media coverage in the US. The Trump administration is well on its …

infobrics (2025-08-12). Monetary Cooperation Promotes In-depth Development of China-Russia Economic and Trade Cooperation. infobrics.org In order to effectively and proactively respond to the potential risks brought about by changes in the global economic landscape, China and Russia have carried out fruitful cooperation in maintaining monetary sovereignty and financial stability…

infobrics (2025-08-12). BRICS+: India Taps BRICS to Strengthen Energy. infobrics.org India, a major global oil consumer relying heavily on imports, has historically been susceptible to fluctuations in Western oil prices and geopolitical pressures…

infobrics (2025-08-12). China and Russia Deepen Trade Links. infobrics.org The two countries have more room to advance cooperation in green energy, infrastructure development, logistics and advanced manufacturing, said analysts and exporters…

infobrics (2025-08-12). Ukraine using Russian elderly people in fraudulent schemes and terrorist actions. infobrics.org The neo-Nazi regime is desperate to carry out its terror attacks and raise funds.

infobrics (2025-08-12). South Korea's nuclear program underscores Western hypocrisy. infobrics.org However, despite nearly causing war with a nuclear-armed North Korea, nobody in the NEA, the mainstream propaganda machine or any government institution in the political West ever questioned South Korea's right to have a nuclear program. For them, the country is a "democracy" and has every right to it. For the rest of us who aren't launching drones at Pyongyang — well, tough luck.

Editor (2025-08-12). Will My Boobs Sag If I Don't Wear A Bra? And 5 Other Common Questions About Breasts And Bras. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | We're all born with mammary glands better known as breasts. These are made of glandular tissue, fat and the ligaments that attach them to our chest wall. | For roughly …

Editor (2025-08-12). Stop The Free Ride: All Motorists Should Pay Their Way, Whatever Vehicle They Drive. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A new road charge is looming for electric vehicle drivers, amid reports Treasurer Jim Chalmers is accelerating the policy as part of a broader tax-reform push. | At a forum …

Editor (2025-08-12). Safe No More: Off-The-Charts Marine Heat Has Severely Damaged Ningaloo And Other Pristine Coral Reefs. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Until now, many of Western Australia's most pristine coral reefs have avoided the worst bleaching brought by marine heatwaves. But their luck has now run out. The state's …

Editor (2025-08-12). We Tracked One Of Australia's Most Endangered Birds Into Strange New Habitat. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In the vast, arid landscapes of South Australia's northeast, on the lands of the Adnyamathanha and Wilyakali, a surprising discovery is changing our understanding of one …

Editor (2025-08-12). High-Tech Drones Are Changing Warfare Terrorists May Soon Follow The Same Playbook. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In June 2024, Ukraine shocked Russian forces with the surprise Operation Spiderweb , an unprecedented, coordinated drone strike deep inside Russian territory. | More …

Editor (2025-08-12). The RBA Has Cut Rates For The Third Time This Year. More Relief May Be On The Way. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Reserve Bank of Australia lowered the official interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.60% at its meeting today, marking the third cut this year. The move follows …

Editor (2025-08-12). Weight Loss Support Before IVF Could Boost Pregnancy Chances And Reduce The Need For Treatment. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Around one in five women of childbearing age are living with [obesity], defined by the World Health Organization as having a body mass index (BMI) over 30 kg/m2 . …

Editor (2025-08-12). Coalition Declares It Would Revoke Australia's Palestinian Statehood Recognition If It Wins Office. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The bipartisanship about the path to a long-term settlement in the Middle East has finally been irrevocably broken. | The shadow cabinet, meeting Tuesday morning, did not …

Editor (2025-08-12). Menopause And Brain Fog: Why Lifestyle Medicine Could Make A Difference. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | By 2030, an estimated 47 million women worldwide will enter menopause each year . The transition through menopause can last several years and brings with it a host of …

Editor (2025-08-12). Morocco Using Economic Clout To Strengthen Grip On Disputed Western Sahara Territory. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Christopher Nolan, known for directing blockbusters like Memento, Interstellar and Oppenheimer, is facing public backlash for filming scenes of his new film, The Odyssey, …

Editor (2025-08-12). Wild Salmon Are The Zendayas Of The Fish World What That Tells Us About Conservation. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Wild salmon are not just rarer than their farmed cousins they're better looking too. In a new study by my colleagues and I, we found that they are noticeably more …

Editor (2025-08-12). The New Nextgen Acela Trains Promise Faster Travel And More Seats But Arrive As US Rail Faces An Uncertain Future. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | When former President Joe Biden unveiled his US$1.9 trillion infrastructure plan in 2021, he found the perfect place to go public: Philadelphia's 30th Street Station rail …

Editor (2025-08-12). Getting Beyond Answers Like 'Fine' And 'Nothing': 5 Simple Ways To Spark Real Talk With Kids. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Each afternoon, a familiar conversation unfolds in many households. | How was school today? | Fine. | What did you learn? | Nothing. | In the classroom, teachers also …

Editor (2025-08-12). 4 Laws That Could Stymie The Trump EPA's Plan To Rescind The Endangerment Finding That Underpins US Climate Policies. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Trump administration's plan to unravel many of the nation's climate policies hinges on rescinding what's known as the endangerment finding . But its strategy for …

Editor (2025-08-12). Women In STEM Face Challenges And Underrepresentation This Course Gives Them Tools To Succeed. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As a graduate student in physics, I was often the only woman in the room. As I gained more experience, I learned valuable lessons about the scientific community and how …

Editor (2025-08-12). San Francisco And Other Cities, Following A Supreme Court Ruling, Are Arresting More Homeless People For Living On The Streets. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Homelessness is on the rise in the United States, and in some places, it is becoming more common for the police to arrest someone for sleeping or living in a public …

Editor (2025-08-12). US Has Slashed Global Vaccine Funding If Philanthropy Fills The Gap, There Could Be Some Trade-Offs. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The U.S. government is relaxing federal vaccine requirements and cutting vaccine research and development funding here at home. Elsewhere, it's going even further. | The …

Editor (2025-08-12). My Research Team Used 18 Years Of Sea Wave Records To Learn How Destructive 'Rogue Waves' Form Here's What We Found. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Rogue waves have captivated the attention of both seafarers and scientists for decades. These are giant, isolated waves that appear suddenly in the open ocean. | These …

aljazeera (2025-08-13). Dying of thirst in Gaza. aljazeera.com How Israel is using water as a weapon of war in Gaza.

aljazeera (2025-08-13). Israel, South Sudan in talks over forced transfer of Palestinians: Report. aljazeera.com Human rights groups have warned that expelling the population from Gaza would violate international law.

aljazeera (2025-08-13). Gaza doctor describes 'daily patterns' in Israeli maiming at GHF sites. aljazeera.com Ahmad Yousaf says injuries inflicted on Palestinians at GHF sites point to deliberate and indiscriminate violence.

aljazeera (2025-08-13). Japan's Nikkei 225 hits all-time high after US inflation remains steady. aljazeera.com Asian stock markets see big gains amid growing expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.

aljazeera (2025-08-13). Sprinter Richardson apologizes while addressing domestic violence arrest. aljazeera.com 100m champion Sha'Carri Richardson addresses domestic violence arrest and apologizes to boyfriend Christian Coleman.

aljazeera (2025-08-13). South Korean crypto mogul Do Kwon pleads guilty to fraud. aljazeera.com Cryptocurrency entrepreneur faces up to 25 years in prison over the $40bn collapse of the TerraUSD and Luna tokens.

aljazeera (2025-08-13). Trump's 'Golden Dome' defence plan includes space missiles, lasers: Report. aljazeera.com Plans shared with contractors also show a new missile field in the US Midwest, according to report.

aljazeera (2025-08-13). Taiwan braces as Typhoon Podul intensifies on approach. aljazeera.com Schools and workplaces close, hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands evacuate as Typhoon Podul nears island.

aljazeera (2025-08-13). Will Trump's India tariffs shut down world's biggest cut diamond supplier? aljazeera.com Two million Indian workers supply 14 out of 15 cut diamonds globally. Trump's 50 percent tariffs could disrupt that.

aljazeera (2025-08-13). Trump admin orders Smithsonian museums to be reviewed for 'Americanism'. aljazeera.com White House says the review is in line with Trump's executive order on 'Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History'.

aljazeera (2025-08-13). Once shunned, Chinese brands take off in Singapore. aljazeera.com Chinese firms are making major inroads in the Southeast Asian city-state as 'Made in China' stigma fades.

aljazeera (2025-08-13). US judge orders ICE to improve condition in New York immigration facility. aljazeera.com Detainees reported 'crowded, squalid and punitive' conditions in the holding areas of 26 Federal Plaza, an ICE facility.

aljazeera (2025-08-13). Singapore warms to 'Made in China' label as stigma fades. aljazeera.com Chinese brands are making major inroads in the Southeast Asian city-state as they shed their image as cheap knockoffs.

Pacific Media Watch (2025-08-13). MEAA condemns targeted attacks on Gaza journalists as a war crime. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Australia's Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance has condemned the continued targeted killing of media workers in Gaza and the baseless smearing of working journalists as "terrorists", following the deaths of five Al Jazeera staff over the weekend. Al Jazeera journalists Anas Al Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, and camera operators Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed…

Pacific Media Watch (2025-08-12). RSF calls for emergency UN Security Council meeting after targeted Israeli strike kills six media professionals. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch The Paris-based media freedom watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned the Israeli military's "disgraceful tactic" to cover up war crimes in the wake of the killing of six journalists in Gaza on Sunday. It has called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to stop the massacre of journalists,…

APR editor (2025-08-13). Israel deliberately obstructing aid, says former PM Helen Clark. asiapacificreport.nz By Niva Chittock, RNZ News WorldWatch presenter/producer Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark says she has witnessed Israel deliberately obstructing life-saving humanitarian aid into Gaza. Together with former Irish president Mary Robinson, Clark visited the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Palestinian territory this week. The two former world leaders are part of…

APR editor (2025-08-13). Israeli PM has 'lost the plot', says NZ's Christopher Luxon. asiapacificreport.nz By Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira, RNZ MƒÅori news journalist in Parliament New Zealand's Prime Minister says the war in Gaza is "utterly appalling" and Israeil Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "lost the plot". Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's comments came on a tense day in Parliament today, where the Green Party's co-leader Chlà∂e Swarbrick was "named" for refusing…

APR editor (2025-08-12). Greens co-leader Chlà∂e Swarbrick barred from NZ Parliament for rest of week after fiery Gaza speech. asiapacificreport.nz By Craig McCulloch, RNZ News acting political editor New Zealand Green Party co-leader Chlà∂e Swarbrick has been ejected from Parliament's debating chamber and told to leave for the rest of the week after a fiery speech about the war in Gaza. The incident occured during an urgent debate this afternoon which was called after the…

David Swanson (2025-08-12). Ukraine: We Told You So. dissidentvoice.org I hate to say I told you so. It's obnoxious, really. But sometimes it is an important point. In this case, the point is this: the people who are always right about wars were right about the war in Ukraine, whereas the "experts" who are always on television and in government were, as usual, wrong. …

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). Global youths empower AI for world peace. ecns.cn Themed "AI Governance for Tomorrow: Peace, Trust and Inclusion", the finals of the 2025 "Rong Chang Cup" Youth Innovation Competition on Global Governance (YICGG) concluded at Fudan University in Shanghai on July 28.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). Girl killed by man with mental illness history sparks debate over criminal responsibility. ecns.cn A 19-year-old university student was fatally stabbed and another young woman injured at a tourist site in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, on Sunday. Local police identified the suspect as a 23-year-old man with a mental illness record.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). China hopes U.S. take concrete actions to keep global industrial and supply chains stable: FM. ecns.cn China hopes the U.S. will take concrete actions to keep the global industrial and supply chains stable and unimpeded, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Tuesday in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). China supports all efforts conducive to the peaceful settlement of Ukraine crisis: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China supports all efforts conducive to the peaceful settlement of the Ukraine crisis, and is glad to see Russia and the U.S. keep in contact, improve their relations, and advance the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian at a regular press conference on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). Students explore China-Europe cultural connections. ecns.cn From July 14 to 19, a group of 13 students and faculty members from Tsinghua University traveled to the Czech Republic and Austria for a cultural and academic exchange.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). UAE harnesses AI to boost Arabic language global reach. ecns.cn The UAE has set a model in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to integrate the Arabic language and its cultural heritage into the digital sphere, boosting its regional and global presence as a language capable of meeting future demands.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). New market entity data show vitality. ecns.cn China registered 13.28 million new market entities in the first half, with private and foreign-invested firms maintaining steady momentum and cultural industries posting the fastest growth, the State Administration for Market Regulation said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). China, U.S. reach deal to extend tariff suspension. ecns.cn China and the United States on Tuesday extended the pause on tariff hikes on each other's goods for another 90 days, a move that market watchers and exporters said will help address trade frictions through dialogue and ease anxieties of businesses.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). Chinese electric buses bring cleaner ride to Buenos Aires. ecns.cn On a crisp August morning, the Ebus glides silently past cobblestone streets and 19th-century facades in San Telmo, a stark contrast to the diesel rumble that has long defined Buenos Aires' bus system. Passengers chat without raising their voices. The only sound from the compact, bright-blue vehicle is the occasional toot of its distinctive horn.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). Tea drinkers may take their lumps with hefty tariffs. ecns.cn While coffee remains the dominant drink in the United States, tea has seen a significant surge in popularity.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). Positive price trends seen in July amid demand pickup. ecns.cn China reported positive signs in terms of both consumer and producer prices last month, as government policies to boost domestic demand continued to take hold.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). Xi, Lula pledge to deepen China-Brazil cooperation. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva have expressed their opposition to unilateralism and protectionism, and pledged to promote the greater development of bilateral ties.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). Xi says China, Brazil can set example of unity, self-reliance in Global South. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China is ready to work with Brazil to set an example of unity and self-reliance among major countries in the Global South, and jointly build a more just world and a more sustainable planet.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). System built for disease early warning. ecns.cn China has established a four-tier risk assessment system to enhance the nation's early warning capabilities for infectious diseases, according to a guideline released by the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration recently.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). Trump expects 'feel-out meeting'. ecns.cn US President Donald Trump said on Monday that his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska will be a "feel-out meeting" as European countries stressed that Ukraine must be able to "choose its destiny".

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). Demand for Nvidia's H20 chip lackluster. ecns.cn Data from the SAMR also showed that by sector, 601,000 new market entities were created in primary industries such as agriculture, 965,000 in manufacturing and other secondary industries, and 11.71 million in the services sector.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). SenseTime expanding AI innovation in Asia-Pacific. ecns.cn Chinese artificial intelligence pioneer SenseTime is accelerating its global expansion strategy, in line with China's rising prominence in worldwide AI innovation.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). True power of AI lies beyond automation. ecns.cn China stands at the forefront of global artificial intelligence innovation and deployment, serving as an unparalleled benchmark for enterprise transformation, according to Ryoji Sekido, co-CEO of Accenture Asia Pacific.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). Wildfires rage as heatwave grips Europe. ecns.cn Southern Europe is in the grip of a deadly heatwave, with temperatures soaring past 40 C, sparking wildfires that have forced thousands to take emergency action in several countries, and triggering alerts for tourism hotspots.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). Betrayals, big data lead to recovery of treasures. ecns.cn After multiple thefts from Wuwangdun, they planned to blast open the tomb of Lian Po, a famous general during the Warring States Period.In 2024, newly uncovered robbery sketches and abandoned modern tools found at the dig site provided critical leads that reinvigorated the case.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). Chengdu games hailed as the new benchmark. ecns.cn The 12th World Games is poised to become "one of the best in history", Jose Perurena, president of the International World Games Association, said on Monday as the sporting extravaganza in Chengdu, Sichuan province, reached its halfway mark.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). World Heritage @China: The Grand Canal – China's flowing memories. ecns.cn Armed with extraordinary courage and wisdom, generations of Chinese visionary experts created the world's oldest and largest canal: the Grand Canal of China.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). Follow the World Games to Explore Sichuan | Teahouse and wushu: rhythm of Sichuan. ecns.cn In every stance and move of the martial arts lies strength, while in the lidded bowl lingers tea fragrance — one bold, one gentle, both embodying the charm of Sichuan.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). Youth prioritizes value-driven purchases. ecns.cn In Chinese culture, the phrase "spend money on a sharp edge "has traditionally been linked to frugality, emphasizing spending on what truly matters.One such example is dazi, a casual friendship based on shared interests, which accounts for 45.38 percent of social engagements among survey respondents.

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). Chinese athlete Chen Mengyue wins gold in women's 52kg Sanda final at Chengdu World Games. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2025-08-13). Historic John Rabe's residence draws visitors in remembrance of Nanjing Massacre victims. ecns.cn

The Associated Press (2025-08-13). Report: Israel is in talks to possibly resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan. haaretz.com If implemented, plans would amount to transferring people from one war-ravaged land at risk of famine to another – raising human rights concerns…

Nir Hasson (2025-08-13). has become a cliché — and new routine. haaretz.com The heat index measures apparent temperature using discomfort units — a phrase that doesn't even begin to describe what it felt like on Tuesday at the Dead Sea. Wednesday is expected to be even worse…

Staff (2025-08-13). Netanyahu: If other countries want to help Palestinians, they should open their doors. haaretz.com

ICRC (2025-08-13). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC mourns killing of Palestine Red Crescent Society staff member in Gaza. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC appalled by harrowing videos of Israeli hostages in Gaza. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC calls for an agreement between the parties to enable humanitarian action in Gaza. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). Colombia: 2025 set to be the decade's worst year in humanitarian terms. icrc.org Figures from January to May 2025…

ICRC (2025-08-13). Ethiopia: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org Staying Humanitarian in a World That Won't Stand Still…

ICRC (2025-08-13). Philippines: Committed to serve humanity. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to June 2025…

ICRC (2025-08-13). Chad: Behind bars, detainees learn how to rebuild their lives. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). Classification of the armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). Colombia – Calls to action. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). Colombia: decent detention conditions are still a long way off. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). Colombia: the impact of armed conflicts on children. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). Colombia – Victims/survivors of sexual violence: Invisibility and a lack of protection. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). Disappearance: the pain of not knowing – Colombia. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). Ethiopia: "Many pregnant women have died due to lack of medicine and health services" icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). Haiti: Displaced people face violence, hardship and uncertainty. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). Health care: another casualty of the armed conflict – Colombia. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). Influencing behavioural change for better prevention of sexual violence in armed conflict. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). Iran: Humanitarian Negotiation Workshop in Tehran. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). Iran: Second Round of Financial Assistance to Support the Iranian Red Crescent Society's Efforts to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). Mozambique: ICRC increases its humanitarian response in Mocimboa da Praia. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). Thailand: Asia-Pacific Symposium discusses IHL and new technologies of warfare. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). Iran: ICRC supports the vaccination of Afghan migrants in Iran through IRCS. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). Thailand and Cambodia: ICRC welcomes ceasefire and stands ready to conduct further detainee visits. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-13). The weaponization of outer space is not inevitable. icrc.org

The Independent (2025-08-13). ‚ÄéNRM Tribunal upholds Rakai Woman MP primary election results. independent.co.ug ‚ÄéKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement-NRM Elections Dispute Tribunal has upheld the results for the party primary elections for Rakai district Woman MP flag bearer.‚Äé ‚ÄéThe tribunal, chaired by John Musiime, dismissed the petition by Asha Lubyayi Kayanja, who was seeking to overturn the re-election of Juliet Ssuubi Kinyamatama, alleging outright …

The Independent (2025-08-13). 1000 interested in local gov't positions on NUP ticket in Greater Luwero. independent.co.ug Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Atleast 1,037 aspirants turned up at the Elections Management Committee of the National Unity Platform for vetting to contest in various local government positions in the Greater Luwero district. On Tuesday, the Elections Management Committee for the National Unity Platform party camped at Hotel Networth in Wobulenzi town council, …

The Independent (2025-08-13). Byekwaso eyes CHAN breakthrough as Uganda chase quarterfinal spot. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda head coach Morley Byekwaso has said he is determined to lead the Cranes past the group stage at the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) for the first time. Uganda have failed to progress beyond the group stage in all six of their previous appearances at the tournament. Byekwaso …

The Independent (2025-08-13). COMMENT: Airtel Money has in place mechanisms for addressing people's complaints. independent.co.ug Why Dr Spire Ssentongo is both right and wrong on Airtel Money. COMMENT | DAVID BIRUNGI | We have all seen the campaign on his Twitter (X) handle. Dr Spire, an accountability crusader, uses his now huge following on social media to hold government, capitalism, and corporations to account for the public good. In a …

The Independent (2025-08-13). Museveni woos Egyptian investors to Uganda. independent.co.ug Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Egyptian investors to channel capital and entrepreneurship opportunities into Uganda, saying the two countries can transform their centuries-old Nile connection into a powerful engine for economic growth. Speaking at the Egypt—Uganda Business Forum in Cairo alongside his host, the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah …

The Independent (2025-08-13). NRM tribunal overturns Terego West results, declares new flag bearer. independent.co.ug Terego, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Election Disputes Tribunal has nullified the declaration of Moses Angundru as the party's flag bearer for Terego West Constituency, Terego District, following a heated petition process that exposed massive electoral irregularities — including the allocation of 320 extra votes in one village and the …

The Independent (2025-08-13). South Africa to offer revised trade proposal to U.S. after tariff hike. independent.co.ug JOHANNESBURG, South Africa | Xinhua | South Africa will submit a revised trade proposal to the United States to reduce the newly imposed 30 percent tariff and seek alternative export markets to offset the impact, a government official said Tuesday. Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria, South Africa's administrative capital, Trade, Industry, and Competition …

The Independent (2025-08-13). Training is not enough if young people cannot transition to work. independent.co.ug COMMENT | ADRIAN BUKENYA | Each year, Uganda produces over 700,000 graduates, yet only about 238,000 are absorbed into formal employment. According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, the graduate unemployment rate stands at 15.2 percent, the overall unemployment rate at 12.3 percent, and 50.9 percent of young people aged 18-30 years are classified as …

The Independent (2025-08-13). Uganda, China sign deal on export standards. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Certification and Inspection Group Company Ltd (CCIC) aimed at promoting bilateral cooperation between the two countries. CCIC is a State-owned mega group providing inspection, verification, certification and testing services, founded with approval …

The Independent (2025-08-13). Uganda on high alert after deadly border clashes with South Sudan. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Ugandan military said Tuesday it is on high alert along its border with South Sudan following deadly clashes over the past two weeks that have left four soldiers dead and displaced hundreds of civilians. Nasser Mene, spokesperson for the army's West Nile region, told Xinhua by telephone that surveillance …

I Gusti Ngurah Krisna Dana (2025-08-12). Weaponising Thirst: Gaza's Water Crisis and the Global Future of Water Security. moderndiplomacy.eu In August 2025, Gaza is not only running out of water but is also being deprived of it. The territory is under siege, battered by conflict, and cut off from essential supplies, and 2.3 million people are living far below the survival threshold for water access. This is more than a humanitarian crisis; it is …

Cristina Vanberghen (2025-08-12). Europe's China Blind Spot Is Strategic Negligence. moderndiplomacy.eu As the European Union faces growing geopolitical instability, it remains woefully underprepared to engage with one of its most significant strategic partners—and rivals: China. If a crisis involving China were to erupt tomorrow — over Taiwan, trade, or technology — Europe would lack the expertise needed to formulate a coherent political response. And that's not …

newarab (2025-08-13). Grok suspended on X over posts accusing Israel of Gaza genocide. newarab.com Elon Musk's xAI chatbot, When asked about the suspension by users on X, Grok replied that it did indeed "state that Israel and the US are committing genocide in Gaza, based on ICJ rulings of plausible genocide, UN reports of deli…

newarab (2025-08-13). Israeli strikes kill 24 in Gaza, including children in tents. newarab.com

newarab (2025-08-13). US defers to Israel on killing of Gaza journalists. newarab.com The United States on Tuesday declined to criticise Israel over the killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in the Gaza Strip, referring questions to its ally. | The Israeli military killed prominent Al-Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif and his colleagues on Monday near Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital. | "What I will tell you is that we refer you to Israel for information regarding al-Sharif," State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce told reporters. | She voiced respect for journalists who cover war zones but said that Hamas members have been "embedded in society, including posing as journalists", referring to Israel's a…

newarab (2025-08-12). US defers to Israel on killing of journalists, declines condemn. newarab.com The United States on Tuesday declined to criticise Israel over the killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in the Gaza Strip, referring questions to its ally. | The Israeli military killed prominent Al-Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif and his colleagues on Monday near Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital. | "What I will tell you is that we refer you to Israel for information regarding al-Sharif," State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce told reporters. | She voiced respect for journalists who cover war zones but said that Hamas members have been "embedded in society, including posing as journalists", referring to Israel's a…

newarab (2025-08-13). Gaza suffering at 'unimaginable' levels: 26 foreign ministers. newarab.com Britain, Canada, Australia and several European allies said on Tuesday that In a joint statement by the foreign ministers of 24 countries, they warned famine was "unfolding before our eyes" and called for the authorisation of all international NGO shipments and the unblocking of humanitarian operations. | The statement urged Israel to open all crossings for food, water, medicine, fuel and shelter supplies. Israel denies responsibility fo…

newarab (2025-08-13). Israel in talks to expel Palestinians from Gaza to South Sudan. newarab.com Israel is in discussions with South Sudan about the possibility of expelling Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to the war-torn East African country, a move that would be considered ethnic cleansing under international law. | Six people familiar with the matter confirmed the talks to The Associated Press. It's unclear how far the talks have advanced, but if implemented, the plans would amount to forcibly transferring people from one war-ravaged land at risk of famine to another. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he wants to realise U.S. President Donald Trump's vision of transferring much of Gaza'

newarab (2025-08-13). Israel's war spreads Guillain-Barré syndrome on Gaza's children. newarab.com In Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a condition once so rare that Gaza's doctors once saw one or two cases every couple of years, is now striking at a rate of over a hundred…

newarab (2025-08-13). Netanyahu hints Gaza talks will focus on release of all captives. newarab.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday hinted that ceasefire efforts in Gaza are now focused on a comprehensive deal that would release the remaining captives all at once, rather than in phases. | Arab officials told The Associated Press last week that mediators Egypt and Qatar were preparing a new framework for a deal that would include the release of all remaining captives in one go in return for a lasting ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces. | The long-running indirect talks appeared to break down last month. But a Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo for ceasefire talks on Tuesday, Eg…

newarab (2025-08-13). Australia's Albanese: Netanyahu 'in denial' over Gaza suffering. newarab.com Australia Prime Minister Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at next month's United Nations General Assembly, Albanese said on Monday, a move that adds to international pressure on Israel after similar announcements from France, Britain and Canada. | Albanese said on Tuesday the Netanyahu g…

newarab (2025-08-13). Egypt says working with Qatar, US to revive 60-day Gaza truce. newarab.com Egypt said Tuesday it was working with fellow Gaza mediators Qatar and the United States to Egypt, Qatar and the United States have played a key role in mediating talks between Israel and Hamas since the "We are working very hard now in full cooperation with the Qataris and Ameri…

newarab (2025-08-13). Madonna urges the pope to visit Gaza 'before it's too late'. newarab.com The superstar posted her appeal to the pontiff on social media Monday, saying her son Rocco's birthday prompted her to make…

newarab (2025-08-13). Trump officials call Gaza aid airdrops unrealistic: report. newarab.com But the option hasn't been seriously considered by Donald Trump's administration, U.S. officials and other sources say, even as One source said it is seen as an unrealistic option because ai…

newarab (2025-08-13). UN, media groups condemn Israeli strike on Gaza journalists. newarab.com Condemnations poured in from the United Nations, the EU and media rights groups Monday after an Israeli strike Dozens of Gazans stood amid bombed-out buildings in the courtyard of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City to pay their respects to

newarab (2025-08-12). Stripped of dignity: Gaza's disabled women in crammed shelters. newarab.com

newarab (2025-08-12). Israeli lobby pushes for ex-PA official to govern postwar Gaza. newarab.com A quiet, months-long effort is reportedly underway to position senior Palestinian businessman and former The proposal aims to bring in a Palestinian figure who would operate under

newarab (2025-08-13). Israel's dangerous push for a new status quo at Al-Asqa. newarab.com On 3 August, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir The visit is the far-right minister's fourth

newarab (2025-08-13). Sami Tamimi on archiving Palestinian dishes with Boustany. newarab.com "There's a lot of vegan cheese out there, but they're not good," Sami Tamimi laughs as we rhapsodise about cheese — the reason I'm not quite vegan. "I have problems with bread and gluten, but I totally ignore it," he adds. After all, what is cheese without bread? | We're speaking around the launch of Sami's new vegetarian cookbook, Packed with fresh, zesty salads, roasted aubergines and cauliflowers, loaded sweet potatoes and spiced bakes, Boustany, which m…

newarab (2025-08-13). European leaders to hold Ukraine summit before Trump-Putin meet. newarab.com European leaders will hold online talks with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, hoping to convince him to respect Ukraine's interests when he discusses the war with Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. | German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has invited Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky as well as the French, British and other European leaders and the heads of the EU and NATO to an afternoon video conference. | They are then expected to talk to Trump and Vice President JD Vance in a second round of the conference call. | The Trump-Putin meeting on Friday ⚪ their first since Russia launched its fu…

newarab (2025-08-13). Iran security chief to meet Lebanese leaders over Hezbollah arms. newarab.com Larijani will travel to Beirut from Iraq in his first foreign trip since taking office less than a week ago. | Speaking ahead of his arrival, he said: "There are messages we will convey, and we will clarify the specific positions of t…

newarab (2025-08-13). Lebanon replaces intelligence chief in Hezbollah stronghold. newarab.com A major reshuffle in the Colonel Samer Hamadeh has been appointed to succeed Brigadier General Maher Raad, who has held the position since 2017, sources told The New Arab. | Raad has been reassigned to the army's inspectorate general at the Ministry of Defence, a shift the military describes as part of "routine" person…

newarab (2025-08-13). NZ lawmaker ejected after Palestinian debate comments. newarab.com New Zealand parliamentarian Chloe Swarbrick was ordered to leave parliament on Tuesday during a heated debate over An urgent debate was called after the centre-right government said on Monday it was weighing up its position on whether to recognise a Palestinian state. | Close ally

newarab (2025-08-13). US congressman meets Sharaa in Damascus after flying from Israel. newarab.com US Congressman Abraham Hamadeh has held talks with Hamadeh, a Republican who represents Arizona's 8th District in the US Congress, described his six-hour visit to Damascus on Sunday as a "historic step", being the first time in decades that an American official travelled directly from Tel Aviv to Damascus. | According to a statement issued by Hamadeh, he d…

newarab (2025-08-13). Washington vigil honours Al Jazeera journalists killed by Israel. newarab.com Media workers and activists in the US capital of Washington, DC, held a vigil on Monday for The memorial service for al-Sharif and other slain media workers was held outside the offices of US media organisations such as CNN, MSNBC and others. | Activists placed images of the slain journalists along with flowers, candles and placards which read "RIP Ethics and Pri…

newarab (2025-08-12). From Egypt to Kuwait: how a heatwave is scorching the Arab world. newarab.com A powerful heatwave is gripping eight Arab countries this week, with meteorological agencies warning of extreme temperatures, high humidity, and increased fire risks. | The scorching temperatures are a result of a phenomenon known as the heat dome, which results from a combination of high-pressure systems and hot air masses originating from the Arabian Peninsula and North Africa. | Experts anticipate relief by Friday or Saturday, when temperatures should begin to drop gradually across the affected areas. Until then, the severe weather conditions are expected to persist, causing discomfort and heightened danger…

newarab (2025-08-12). Norway fund expects to sell more of its Israeli holdings. newarab.com

newarab (2025-08-12). Netanyahu crowns himself 'King of Israel' & Arabs his minions. newarab.com

editor (2025-08-13). When hubris met nemesis: the Titan submersible investigation report. onlineopinion.com.au 'I think this is one of the safest things I will ever do,' Stockton Rush told his team — months before the Titan was crushed in the depths.

editor (2025-08-13). Governor Newsom has no solutions how to run California's economy without crude oil. onlineopinion.com.au Gavin Newsom has constantly attacked the supply and manufacturing of crude oil, that is the basis of every product that's demanded by society.

Mark J Willière (2025-08-12). Think Tank Rethinks China: Democracy Yes, Tibetan Freedom No. thinktank.pk In a provocative new report from the Hoover Institution, a leading US think tank, scholars have outlined a bold vision for a future China unshackled from Communist Party rule but firmly opposed to Tibetan independence. Released in August 2025, the study has sparked intense debate, challenging long-standing assumptions about China's political trajectory and its territorial …

Muhammad Arshad (2025-08-12). US Sanctions Hit India's Proxy War Against Pakistan. thinktank.pk The United States' sweeping sanctions on India in 2025 have cast a spotlight on New Delhi's covert operations, particularly its alleged support for terrorist groups like the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) to destabilize Pakistan. These sanctions, coupled with the U.S. Department of State's recent designation of the BLA and its alias, the Majeed Brigade, as …

NEWS DESK (2025-08-12). Think Tank's 10 Tax Proposals Reshape Indonesia's Economy. thinktank.pk In a bold push for fiscal reform, Indonesia's think tank, the Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios), has unveiled a groundbreaking set of 10 new tax measures designed to inject up to Rp388.2 trillion (US$25 billion) into state coffers. Announced on August 12, 2025, during the launch of their provocative study titled "Dengan hormat, …

Saeed Minhas (2025-08-12). BRICS Rising: China's Hidden Agenda to Outmaneuver US Sanctions. thinktank.pk In an era of escalating global trade tensions, the question looms large: Will China, as the economic powerhouse of the BRICS alliance, rally behind its allies in the face of aggressive US policies? Recent developments, including US President Donald Trump's imposition of hefty tariffs on BRICS nations like Brazil and India, have thrust this query …

Stephen Williams (2025-08-13). Study spells out impact of Pennsylvania private, independent colleges on their communities. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania's 80-plus independent, private colleges and universities contributed $29 billion to the state's economy in 2024, and confer 77,000 degrees a year, according to an annual economic impact report they commissioned. | In the report released Monday, the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania, or AICUP, said that its economic impact to the state for fiscal year 2024 increases to $65.6 billion if you include the teaching hospitals owned by…

Carmen Russell-Sluchansky (2025-08-13). As Trump threatens to send federal troops to U.S. cities, Philly District Attorney Krasner, religious leaders push back. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner joined local faith leaders to condemn President Donald Trump's recent deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., warning of broader implications as Trump signals federal interventions in other major U.S. cities. | Speaking to reporters at the Church of Christian Compassion in West Philly, Krasner warned that

Peter Crimmins (2025-08-13). 50 years and over 15,000 interviews: The history and legacy of WHYY's 'Fresh Air'. whyy.org

P. Kenneth Burns (2025-08-12). As building gets demolished, community celebrates legacy of Camden's Eastside High School. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Demolition crews began working at "I hate to see the building town down, but it's time," said Phil Rowan, a member of the class of 1971. "I mean, the building was kind of old when we were there." | Eastside High School, the district's…

David Matthau (2025-08-12). Princeton town council adopts resolution supporting state passage of Immigrant Trust Act. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Princeton, New Jersey's municipal council unanimously Mia Sacks, council president, said while the resolution formalizes the local government's support, it does not have any direct impact on what happens in Princeton. | In 2…

Kenny Cooper (2025-08-12). Spots filling up in Delaware County's 'first of its kind' 10-mile race. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The inaugural But organizers will be more than happy if the upcoming race Sept. 28 establishes a new tradition in Delaware County that benefits the community. | "We thought that this would be a great opportunity to just showcase the county," said Diana Shacklock, director of special projects for Visit Delco. | The dow…

Kenny Cooper (2025-08-12). Robbers steal at least $700K from armored truck in Cheltenham. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? A pair of men stole more than $700,000 from an armored Brinks vehicle in Cheltenham on Tuesday morning. | No one was injured, and the two suspects fled the scene, police said. | Cheltenham police arrived on the scene shortly after the robbery. The Brinks vehicle was making a delivery to a bank branch at an H Mart along Old York Road. | "The armored car driver was approached by two suspects, one of which was armed with an AK-style rifle and the other with a handgun,"

WHYY (2025-08-12). Introducing Radio Times Rewind. whyy.org Marty Moss Coane digs through the vault to find an eclectic mix of some of her standout interviews with major cultural figures from more than 35 years on air hosting her signature show.

Studio 2 staff (2025-08-12). Why we gossip; the flip phone revolution. whyy.org We'll hear from people who have tried to make the low-tech lifestyle work. And, Kelsey McKinney on why we love juicy gossip about friends, family and even celebrities.

Johnny Perez-Gonzalez (2025-08-12). Delaware health care systems struggling to keep pace with a rapidly growing older population. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware has quietly become one of the fastest-aging states in the country — a shift that's reshaping the way health care is delivered across the First State. As more Currently, nearly 1 in 4 Delawareans is age 60 or old…

WSWS (2025-08-12). Australian government to "recognise" Palestine, as it continues to support Gaza genocide. wsws.org The announcement is a cynical attempt to deflect mass opposition to the ongoing war crimes, which will not stop Israel's attempt to exterminate the Palestinians.

WSWS (2025-08-13). Worldwide condemnation of Israel's targeted murder of Palestinian journalist Anas al-Sharif. wsws.org The assassination of Al Jazeera's Anas al-Sharif in a targeted Israeli airstrike on a journalists' tent outside al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on Sunday has provoked a wave of mass anger and condemnation around the globe.

WSWS (2025-08-13). South Korean online retail workers to hold one-day strike. wsws.org Workers at the company and throughout the logistics industry are underpaid and have long faced unsafe working conditions and brutal hours.

WSWS (2025-08-13). The 2025 Boeing strike and the lessons of the 2014 contract extension. wsws.org Workers are determined to reject a contract requiring new employees to wait 12 years for top pay, with 20 percent wage increases that tariff-driven inflation would quickly erode.

WSWS (2025-08-13). The Clairton Coke Works disaster: Social murder in Pennsylvania. wsws.org The fatal Clairton Coke Works blast, which claimed two lives and injured ten, exposes decades of unsafe conditions maintained to protect profits at the expense of workers' lives.

WSWS (2025-08-13). Washington Post publishes government plans for deployment of troops to cities across the US. wsws.org One day after President Donald Trump announced the federal takeover of the Washington D.C. police and the dispatch of 800 National Guard troops to occupy the capital, the Washington Post reported on secret plans for a rapid deployment force of troops to move into cities facing "protests or other unrest."

WSWS (2025-08-13). Australia: NSW doctors oppose meagre Labor government pay offer. wsws.org While doctors want to reject the deal and resume industrial action, the Australian Salaried Medical Officers Federation is adopting a "neutral" position, continuing to enforce a strike ban and seeking to subordinate the physicians' struggle to arbitration.

WSWS (2025-08-13). DHS cover-up continues as outbreak spreads at Florida Everglades concentration camp. wsws.org The US government is continuing to cover up a viral outbreak at so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" and the near-death of Luis Manuel Rivas Velásquez.

WSWS (2025-08-13). Australia's central bank cuts rates marginally, warning again of world "uncertainty" wsws.org Echoed by the Labor government, the Reserve Bank of Australia board's statement on monetary policy featured 297 references to the need to boost "productivity."

WSWS (2025-08-12). Homeless population in Canada's largest city doubles in less than four years. wsws.org The Toronto Street Needs Assessment found that 15,418 people were experiencing homelessness in October 2024 and that more than 10 per cent of them, or 1,615, were living outdoors.

WSWS (2025-08-12). No contract offer in sight as Philadelphia public school teachers press for August 31 strike. wsws.org Philadelphia teachers prepare to return on August 18, with a strike authorized if no deal is reached by August 31, amid a severe school funding crisis worsened by a state budget impasse.

WSWS (2025-08-12). Oppose sellout of resident doctors by the BMA: for a unified struggle of NHS workers against Starmer government. wsws.org Talks with Health Secretary Wes Streeting have been described as a "window of opportunity" to rule out any further strike action for the summer period, while the RDC attempt to cobble together a sellout they can put a face-saving spin on.

WSWS (2025-08-12). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Teachers, health workers and transit workers in Ecuador staged a protest against government cuts, while more than 10,000 Air Canada cabin crew have voted to authorize strikes as early as August 16.

WSWS (2025-08-12). Trump orders police-military takeover of Washington D.C. wsws.org On the pretext of a "crime wave" in the city, Trump's latest big lie, he is putting the US capital under military rule.

WSWS (2025-08-12). Pentagon again demands higher Australian military spending. wsws.org The Australian newspaper described this as the "Trump administration's strongest warning yet to Anthony Albanese."

WSWS (2025-08-12). At least 1 worker dead, 10 injured in massive explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania. wsws.org A catastrophic explosion at the Clairton Coke Works in Clairton, Pennsylvania on Monday is the latest in the unending industrial slaughter of workers across the country.

WSWS (2025-08-12). EU denounces Trump-Putin talks in Alaska over Ukraine. wsws.org The EU functions as a militarist cabal, desperate to prepare war with Russia over the opposition of the overwhelming majority of Europe's population.

WSWS (2025-08-12). Trump extends China tariff war truce. wsws.org Had the truce not been extended, there were fears that the financial market turmoil, which accompanied the major escalation of tariffs against China on April 2, would have returned.

WSWS (2025-08-12). Declining birth rate highlights impact of government cuts and corporate profiteering on UK families. wsws.org A recent United Nations survey identified hundreds of millions of people globally not able to have the number of children they want.

WSWS (2025-08-12). Sri Lanka's Dissanayake government announces market-driven education reforms. wsws.org The JVP/NPP government's plans to boost privatisation will be a deadly blow to the public free education system that is already on the brink.

WSWS (2025-08-12). New Zealand government snubs Cook Islands' 60th anniversary celebration. wsws.org The breakdown in relations points to the extremely sharp geopolitical tensions in the Pacific created by the advanced US-led preparations for war against China.

WSWS (2025-08-12). US Customs and Border Protection agents violently arrest Los Angeles nurse monitoring ICE operations. wsws.org The violent arrest of a Los Angeles nurse by CBP agents marks a dangerous escalation in the militarization of American society, advancing the drive toward dictatorship and suppression of working class opposition.