(2025-08-16). Ben-Gvir threatens Marwan Barghouti after storming prison cell. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry and the wife of imprisoned leader Marwan Barghouti have condemned what they called a provocative and dangerous raid by extremist Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Barghouti's prison cell. | On Thursday, Israel's National Security Minister stormed Barghouti's cell at the Ramon Prison, telling him that Israel will win the war in Gaza. | "Whoever messes with the people of Israel, whoever murders our children, whoever murders our women, we will obliterate them. You will not defeat us," Ben-Gvir told the iconic Palestinian figure who has been imprisoned for over two decades. | "Yo…
(2025-08-16). Israel continues to starve Gaza as ceasefire hopes fade. newarab.com 
At least two Palestinians were killed in the Zeitoun area, sources at the al-Ahli Hospital confirmed. | The Palestinian Waf…
yahoo.com (2025-08-15). Trump-Putin meeting live updates: No deal reached at Russia-Ukraine war summit in Alaska Trump said the talks were "extremely productive" but added that "there's no deal until there's a deal" during a joint press conference following nearly three hours of closed-door conversations between the two leaders. Details on what was agreed to and what issues have yet to be resolved were not shared.Exactly as everyone on the left expected. Perhaps this is an opening for Trump to mitigate his dumbass threat rhetoric. Don't hold your breath.
(2025-08-16). CCR Demands Delaware AG Investigate Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's Legal Status. indybay.org Kathy Jennings urged to enforce law, move to revoke GHF's charter; 1,400 Palestinians killed seeking aid since GHF began operating…
(2025-08-16). Friday 8/15: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/callgaza251…
(2025-08-16). Israel kills Al Jazeera journalists in targeted Gaza City airstrike. indybay.org New York, August 10, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is appalled by Israel's killing in Gaza on Sunday of four Al Jazeera staff — correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh and camera operators Ibrahim Zaher and Mohammed Noufal — and two freelancers Moamen Aliwa and Mohammad al-Khaldi.
(2025-08-16). 'BBC complicit in Gaza genocide', A-level student tells reporter. newarab.com 
A British student has gone viral after telling a The Liverpool student was approached by the BBC when opening the results of his A-Levels, a series of exams that decide which university, if any, students can go to. | "On that note, I just want to say Free Palestine, end the genocide and the BBC is complicit," he says to the reporter. | "We're here to talk about A-Level results…" the reporter interrupts, with the student h…
(2025-08-16). Israel continues Gaza attack amid West Bank settlement plan. newarab.com 
Israel has continued with its deadly airstrikes on Gaza City, amid preparations for a ground invasion to take over the city. | Strikes on the Zeitoun neighbourhood of the city killed at least two people this morning. | According to Al Jazeera, Israeli forces have focused attention on the Zeitoun neighbourhood over the last few days, destroying between 300 and 350 homes being destroyed. | Israel's war on Gaza has killed 61,776 Palestinians and wounded a further 154,906 since the start of the war, according to Gaza's health authorities. | As Israel ramps up its attacks on Gaza City, it continues its creeping ann…
(2025-08-16). Israeli army unit instructed to smear journalists as 'Hamas'. newarab.com 
The An investigation carried out by +972 Magazine, which cited intelligence sources, said that the unit was formed in the aftermath of 7 October 2023 and was tasked with gathering information that could be used for Israeli propaganda.
(2025-08-16). Arab states don't see 'Greater Israel' erasing Gaza as a barrier. newarab.com 
(2025-08-16). Wednesday 8/27: Understanding Gaza Film Series: "The Other" indybay.org SEIU 521 Union Hall, 517 Mission St, Santa Cruz…
(2025-08-16). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC appalled by harrowing videos of Israeli hostages in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC calls for an agreement between the parties to enable humanitarian action in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC mourns killing of Palestine Red Crescent Society staff member in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). Congress member becomes most senior U.S. Democrat to call actions in Gaza. haaretz.com
(2025-08-16). Saturday 8/16: Stop the Genocide. indybay.org Ocean at Water St. Santa Cruz…
(2025-08-16). Wells Fargo Told to Stop Destroying Planet and End Enabling Genocide. indybay.org Repeat action at Wells "Fracko" HQ.
(2025-08-16). Sunday 8/17: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2025-08-16). Why Did Trump-Putin Talks Skip Ukraine's Ceasefire? thinktank.pk In the crisp, sub-Arctic air of Anchorage, Alaska — a place once sold by Russia to the United States in 1867 for a mere $7.2 million — two world leaders met on August 15, 2025, aiming to thaw the icy conflict in Ukraine. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shook hands on a …
(2025-08-16). Think Tank Slams UK: Palestine Action Crackdown Hits Democracy. thinktank.pk In the heart of London, an 89-year-old protester was led away in cuffs at a Parliament Square rally on August 9, 2025. Their crime? Holding a sign supporting Palestine Action, a group branded a "terrorist organization" by the UK government in July. This scene, captured by AFP, is one of many as the Metropolitan Police …
(2025-08-16). Russian US summit in Anchorage : Over 2 5 hours — longest meeting. thinktank.pk Donald Trump thanked Vladimir Putin and his entire team during a joint press briefing in Anchorage, following their longest-ever bilateral meeting lasting over 2.5 hours. Trump joked that some members of Putin's team are "almost as famous as the boss" and recalled "good, productive meetings" they've had in the past. The talks focused on Ukraine …
(2025-08-16). Pakistan's Flood Crisis: Climate Chaos Meets Human Neglect. thinktank.pk Pakistan's rugged landscapes turned into rivers of chaos. Flash floods, triggered by relentless monsoon rains, claimed nearly 200 lives in just 24 hours, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bearing the brunt at 180 deaths. Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan mourned nine and five losses, respectively. Homes crumbled, a rescue helicopter crashed, and survivors like Azizullah in Buner described …
(2025-08-16). Cancelled Climate Dissenter Professor Norman Fenton Speaks Out. wattsupwiththat.com In this special episode of the Sceptic, Laurie speaks to fearless, peerless climate sceptic Professor Norman Fenton, about his life and times and the professional consequences he has suffered for speaking truth to power about Covid and climate science. Professor Fenton is a mathematician and computer scientist and Emeritus Professor of Risk Information Management at Queen Mary University London.
(2025-08-16). Fiesta Latina is returning to Mercer County, N.J. in September to celebrate Latino and Hispanic culture and heritage. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The third annual Fiesta Latina celebration will be held at September is National Hispanic Heritage Month and County Executive Dan Benson said the event celebrates Latino culture and heritage. | "What's great about it is it's this great melting pot of mus…
(2025-08-16). Addressing misconceptions about Climate Sensitivity research: a Response to recent Criticisms. wattsupwiththat.com The ongoing debate over climate sensitivity reflects the inherent difficulty of the problem, and some methodological weaknesses—particularly regarding statistical issues—in published research, rather than any fundamental disagreement about the reality of human-caused climate change. While climate sensitivity research has progressed substantially over the last decade or two, significant uncertainties remain. Debate and disagreements are healthy, but should centre on evidence and its interpretation, not on baseless claims.
(2025-08-16). Cheers! NASA acting dir. Sean Duffy says climate science will 'move aside,' with NASA only focusing on space exploration. wattsupwiththat.com Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy said Thursday that climate and earth science at the agency will "move aside" as it refocuses solely on space exploration.
(2025-08-16). New Jersey election 2025: What you need to know before you vote. whyy.org New Jersey's general election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Here's what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who's on the ballot.
(2025-08-16). Madison, WI: Labor and Community Supporters Pack Labor Temple at UAW 95 Strike Fundraiser! wibailoutpeople.org 
MADISON, WI AUGUST 15, 2025 — What a night! Packed the house at the Madison Labor Temple for a UAW 95 strike fundraiser. Diverse Union and community members and leaders from all over Wisconsin and Chicago Federation of Labor members showed out strong! Great food, music, 'Pride' movie, and robust strike fund and in kind …
(2025-08-16). Trump vs. Goldman Sachs: Could presidential attacks silence wall street analysts. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Investors and professors are worried that Wall Street experts may start lowering their reports because U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized Goldman Sachs' economic research on tariff risks. This could mean that markets don't get correct and independent information.Big banks like Goldman Sachs do a lot of research that helps institutional investors like hedge funds and asset managers decide how to put their money to work. But Trump said that Goldman Sachs, its economic team, and CEO David Solomon were giving "false forecasts," which started an argument about what this meant for the ethics of…
(2025-08-16). Ben Gvir storms Barghouti's cell, issues threats amid concerns over his health. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir caused a lot of anger when he broke into the solitary confinement cell of famous Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti and made direct threats. This led to strong criticism from Palestinian officials and human rights activists.Channel 7 in Israel says Ben Gvir told Barghouti, "We will kill anyone who hurts the people of Israel." "You are not going to win." It was said that the visit, which was seen as provocative, was meant to make it harder for Palestinian prisoners to stay in jail. Video from the meeting showed that Barghouti looked weak and sick, wh…
(2025-08-16). Israeli settlers kill two young Palestinians in West Bank field execution. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In the occupied West Bank on July 11, two young Palestinians, Saifullah Musallat (20) and his friend Mohammed Riziq Al-Shalabi (23), were killed in what witnesses say was a brutal attack that lasted for hours. The attack happened in the Al-Batin area.Reports that Al Jazeera English got from witnesses, local officials, doctors, and relief workers say that the event started out as a quiet trip. After noon services, Saif, Riziq, and a few other friends went to fields owned by family in Al-Batin, an area with hills and olive trees between Sinjil and Al-Mazraa Al-Sharqiya. A deadly attack happened in the ar…
(2025-08-16). Sudan: At least 40 people die from cholera in a week. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 40 people have died in Sudan's western Darfur region, amid the worst cholera outbreak in years in the country, which has been embroiled in a war for more than two years, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said today."In addition to an all-out war, the people of Sudan are now suffering from the worst cholera outbreak the country has seen in years," the organization said in a statement."In Darfur alone, MSF teams have treated more than 2,300 patients and recorded 40 deaths in the past week."Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by the consumption of contaminated food or water, according to th…
(2025-08-16). Terrifying Numbers: Smotrich revives controversial E1 project over Palestine. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An expert on Israeli settlement issues has said that the "E1" settlement plan, which was recently brought back to life by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, will split up the West Bank and cut Jerusalem off from the rest of the country. | As part of the E1 project, Smotrich gave the go-ahead for the building of thousands of housing homes east of Jerusalem. This was strongly opposed by the Palestinian Authority, which has asked the rest of the world to step in and stop it. The return of an old project : Abdel Hadi Hantash, an expert on land and settlement issues, told Erem News that "this…
(2025-08-16). Trump signals he may walk out of Alaska summit with Putin. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – On Friday, a U.S. source told CNN that President Donald Trump is ready to back out of his planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska if he thinks Putin is not serious about coming to a deal. The source made it clear that "all options are still on the table," which means that Trump could leave the meeting early.In comments to reporters on Thursday, Trump himself tipped his hat to the idea, saying that he would quickly figure out how the talks were going. He said, "I'll know in the first two, three, four, or five minutes whether the meeting is good or bad." "It will end very quickly…
(2025-08-16). Why is South Africa's army chief under fire for backing Iran? aljazeera.com General Rudzani Maphwanya's comments in Iran come as South Africa is trying to negotiate tariff relief with Trump.
(2025-08-16). How a father's love and a pandemic created a household name. aljazeera.com Made by a pharmacist whose son was sick with croup, Vicks VapoRub saw skyrocketing sales during the 1918 Spanish flu.
(2025-08-16). Trump admin backs off Washington, DC police takeover after striking deal. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump had placed Washington's police department under federal control earlier this week.
(2025-08-16). No 'plausible justification' to murder Anas al-Sharif. aljazeera.com Jamal Elshayyal, Director of Al Jazeera 360, talks of the double standard in the reaction to Anas al-Sharif's killing.
(2025-08-16). How Hitler used the Olympics to charm the world and buy time for his plans. haaretz.com Researcher Sarit Zaibert explains how the Nazis turned the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin into the greatest propaganda show in history…
(2025-08-16). I could try to be blindly brainwashed and bootlicky too… indybay.org I'm tired of the same old tired comments, manipulations, and excuses regarding our most important issues. It's time to get real.
(2025-08-16). Rest in Peace Erica Aitken. indybay.org When I was unhoused not everyone in the community was bad to me…
(2025-08-16). Southern California Butterfly Declared Endangered Species Candidate. indybay.org SACRAMENTO, Calif., August 13, 2025 — The California Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously today to declare the Quino checkerspot butterfly a candidate species under the California Endangered Species Act, granting protections for the small butterfly as the state conducts further review.
(2025-08-16). Sunday 8/24: Webinar: Captive Resistance: The Palestinian Struggle Behind Bars. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/ca824…
(2025-08-16). Salmon groups, Tribes respond to CA Water Board updates to Bay-Delta Plan with deep alarm. indybay.org "The voluntary agreements are a scam that could cost taxpayers billions, enrich water agencies and make the rivers even sicker," said Scott Artis, Executive Director of the Golden State Salmon Association.
(2025-08-16). Community unites for Trinity River clean-up as flows are threatened by Trump biological opinion. indybay.org The event centered Indigenous leadership and stewardship, bringing youth and families together to care for the river while educating participants on the deep cultural and ecological significance of the Trinity River, along with current threats to the river's flows from the Trump administration, according to SCS.
(2025-08-16). Saturday 8/16: Trader The Animals Will be Heard. indybay.org Meeting at Martin Luther King Jr Way & Hearst Ave in Berkeley…
(2025-08-16). Unitree's humanoid robot clinches first gold at 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games. ecns.cn A humanoid robot from Unitree Robotics clinched the gold medal in the 1500-meter race on Friday with 6 minutes and 34.40 seconds at the ongoing 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, the Chinese robotics firm announced on Friday.
(2025-08-16). China unveils new evidence of Japan's WWII germ warfare in Harbin exhibit. ecns.cn New evidence detailing Japan's use of biological weapons during World War II was unveiled Friday at a memorial hall in Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, shedding further light on the crimes committed by the notorious Unit 731.
(2025-08-16). Chinese climber dies in rockfall after summiting K2. ecns.cn Chinese mountaineer Guan Jing was killed Tuesday night by falling rocks after successfully reaching the summit of K2, the world's second-highest peak at 8,611 meters, located in the Karakoram Range on the Pakistan-China border.
(2025-08-16). Shanghai conducts first million-kilowatt virtual power plant operation. ecns.cn State Grid Shanghai Municipal Electric Power Company successfully conducted its first million-scale Virtual Power Plant (VPP) demand response, marking a major breakthrough in China's smart grid development.
(2025-08-16). Chinese scientist creates ultra-resilient soft robot that survives 108-meter falls. ecns.cn Jiang Hanqing, a professor at Westlake University, has created an insect-sized soft robot that can withstand a 108-meter drop and spring back to life after impact.
(2025-08-16). Thai experts urge innovation push to counter tariffs. ecns.cn An employee handles semiconductor materials at a factory in Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand, on Wednesday. The United States has declared plans for a 100 percent tariff on semiconductor imports.
(2025-08-16). Japan must face up to its wartime past. ecns.cn A: Ever since the Meiji Restoration, militarists and far-right forces have been influencing, to various degrees, Japan's policies, even dragging it into the abyss of war.
(2025-08-16). Human-machine symbiosis on full display at Beijing games. ecns.cn Stefan Hensel, supervisor of Germany's Sweaty team, praised the Beijing event as "a nice and open community and an Olympic Games for the industry".Some viewers online said the humanoid soccer matches lacked excitement, as the robots moved stiffly and made clumsy decisions on the pitch.
(2025-08-16). Space info sector hitting new orbits. ecns.cn A view of the booth of Geovis Technology Co Ltd during an expo in Nanchang, Jiangxi province.The ambition is driven in part by the rapid expansion of satellite constellations and the rising sophistication of payloads.
(2025-08-16). Smart tech impresses all at World Games. ecns.cn For Italian freediving para-athlete Gianluca Visconti, donning an exoskeleton robot made him feel he could fly.At a tech bazaar in the World Games Village, smart glasses capable of real-time translation in 40 languages are drawing crowds of athletes eager to try them out.
(2025-08-16). Joint legal efforts to safeguard Yangtze. ecns.cn To improve the systematic protection of the Yangtze River, the Supreme People's Court and 11 other State-level departments have jointly released a guideline aimed at enhancing coordination between law enforcement and judicial bodies, while addressing existing problems and drawing on successful local practices.He was sentenced to 18 months in prison and fined 10,000 yuan after undertaking ecological restoration efforts and compensating for environmental losses.
(2025-08-16). Cyber regulator shuts down social media accounts for damaging military's image. ecns.cn There were also accounts that impersonated official military department accounts, frequently posting military-related content and exploiting military hot topics to gain followers and profit, it said.
(2025-08-16). 'Dead to Rights' smashes box office records, raises awareness. ecns.cn The cast and crew of Dead to Rights interact with the audience after its roadshow in Shanghai on July 28.After seeing the film, Evan Kail, an American who donated an album of historic photos to China in 2022, praised the film as a "10 out of 10" cinematic achievement that confronts the Nanjing Massacre.
(2025-08-16). Quick-test kit expedites Chikungunya response. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have made breakthroughs in Chikungunya fever detection by developing a kit solution that accelerates the entire detection process to within half an hour, according to a laboratory based in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province.
(2025-08-16). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Anji: Where green bamboo forests become golden opportunities. ecns.cn With just 1.8% of China's bamboo stock, Anji creates nearly 10% of the country's bamboo industry output. Anji's products are exported to the U.S., Vietnam, Japan, the Netherlands, and more.
(2025-08-16). World Heritage @China: Mount Wuyi – A double heritage site despite not among China's famous sacred mountains. ecns.cn The mountain embodies traditional Chinese values of living in harmony with nature and embracing sustainability. At its heart, the story of Mount Wuyi begins with a cup of tea.
(2025-08-16). 98-yr-old Chinese veteran: I was just a single drop in the great tide of anti-aggression resistance. ecns.cn Despite his hearing loss and unsteady legs, Wang Yonglao, the 98-year-old veteran, still spoke vividly when recalling the wartime stories decades ago.
(2025-08-16). (W.E. Talk) European scholar: China-Europe Railway Express becomes the blood vessel for Europe's economic development. ecns.cn This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the EU. In the latest W.E. Talk, Hussein Askary, vice-chairman of the Belt and Road Institute in Sweden, noted that EU-China relations have become increasingly important—especially in economic, scientific, and cultural exchange.
(2025-08-16). Sunday 9/21: Climate Justice/Sun Day Festival: Solar Innovation for All! indybay.org Cesar Chavez Park, 910 I Street, Sacramento, CA…
(2025-08-16). Melania Trump sends letter to Putin about abducted children. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with US first lady Melania Trump during a meeting on the sidelines.— Reuers/File US President Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump, raised the plight of children in Ukraine and Russia in a personal letter to Russian President…
(2025-08-16). Plastic pollution treaty stalled as Geneva talks end without deal. geo.tv 
Plastic polluting a mangrove area lies in Panama Bay, Panama City, Panama December 6, 2024. — Reuters GENEVA: Delegates discussing the world's first legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution failed to reach consensus, with diplomats voicing disappointment…
(2025-08-16). Deal reached after US capital sues Trump over police takeover. geo.tv 
An US Capitol Police office enters his car parked on the side walk near the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on August 8, 2025. — AFPThe Justice Department reached an agreement on Friday with Washington authorities over control of the US capital's police department after President…
(2025-08-16). Air Canada set to shut down over flight attendants strike. geo.tv 
An Air Canada Express plane is seen on the tarmac of the Pierre-Elliott Trudeau Airport in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on August 15, 2025. — AFPTORONTO: Air Canada's flight attendants were poised to strike on Saturday as the carrier cancelled hundreds of flights impacting more than…
(2025-08-16). Hamas: The weapon of resistance is a legitimate right. workers.org 
Hamas leader Osama Hamdan made the following statement to Al-Araby TV. It was posted on Resistance News Network on Aug. 10. As long as the occupation exists, the weapon of resistance is a legitimate right; rather, resistance as a whole is a legitimate right for the Palestinian people. We as . . . |
(2025-08-16). Colombia: 2025 set to be the decade's worst year in humanitarian terms. icrc.org Figures from January to May 2025…
(2025-08-16). Ethiopia: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org Staying Humanitarian in a World That Won't Stand Still…
(2025-08-16). Philippines: Committed to serve humanity. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to June 2025…
(2025-08-16). Resistance Grows – ICE Vigil at SF Court House. indybay.org From Mark Twain: "Though History Does Not Repeat, It Often Rhymes"
(2025-08-16). On 90th Social Security Anniversary, AFGE & Fight Against Privatization & Union Busting. indybay.org On the 90th anniversary of Social Security rallies were held all over the country and in San Francisco Federal workers spoke out at the San Francisco Federal Building…
(2025-08-16). Social Security is under a brutal assault on 90th anniversary. indybay.org Tomorrow at 1-2pm on Saturday August 16, at the Social Security office at 2045 Allston Way, in Berkeley, there will be a "Protect Our Checks Rally" to help save Social Security from the convicted felon President Trump, DOGE, and the greedy Wall Street billionaires!
(2025-08-16). came to Israel for three months, and experienced. haaretz.com This Week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A Russian living in Argentina seeks to experience the real Israel but gets caught off guard by the war with Iran, while an Israeli in California searches for a wife 'who knows what wars are'…
(2025-08-16). On the Picket Line. workers.org 
REI union agreement Union members at REI won a major victory when REI Co-op, the outdoor recreational gear specialty store, agreed to the demand to establish a national bargaining structure for the 11 unionized REI stores. The REI bargaining committee hailed the agreement as "a tremendous step forward in negotiating . . . |
(2025-08-16). Bare Life: Israel is engineering Starvation to Redefine the Meaning of Life for Palestinians. juancole.com by (
(2025-08-16). Meet Nayomi: The Iraqi musician redefining women in rap. newarab.com 
(2025-08-16). Will Qatar make history as MENA's first Olympics host. newarab.com 
A successful hosting bid would see Qatar emerge victorious as the first country in the Middle East and North Africa to host the Games, etching its name into the history books. | But behind the promise of shimmering stadiums and medal counts, the latest bid from the Gulf state is a test of global perception. Qatar's Olympic dream is both an invitation to move past tired tropes and a challenge to engage with a region too often stripped of its nuance. | When sport and symbolism intersect, the real focus shifts beyond who hosts and competes. It becomes a question of who holds the pen that writes a nation's story.
(2025-08-16). BDS calls for probe into pro-Palestine Moroccan activist injury. newarab.com 
Moroccan Police officers on Monday obtained permission from judicial authorities to enter
(2025-08-16). Dozens of Turkish opposition members arrested in Istanbul. newarab.com 
(2025-08-16). Hezbollah accuses govt of 'handing' Lebanon to Israel. newarab.com 
Qassem spoke in a televised address after meeting
(2025-08-16). Iraqi govt, KRG agree on new deal to export oil via Turkey. newarab.com 
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and Finalized on 11 August after nearly a month of joint meetings and inspections of Kur…
(2025-08-16). Israeli fans' holocaust banner slammed by Poland as 'stupidity'. newarab.com 
The Rakow advanced on aggregate despite losing the Europa Conference League qualifying second leg in Debrecen,
(2025-08-16). Israeli settlers injure Palestinians in West Bank attacks. newarab.com 
(2025-08-16). Libya to hold rare local vote in test for divided nation. newarab.com 
Key The UN mission in Libya,…
(2025-08-16). Lindsey Graham says God will curse US if it stops Israel support. newarab.com 
Prominent US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has denied that At at a South Carolina Republican Party meeting on Wednesday, Graham said: "If America pulls the plug on Israel, God will pull the plug on us".
(2025-08-16). MENA Sports Wrap: Iran region's last hope in FIBA basketball cup. newarab.com 
(2025-08-16). Tainted alcohol kills 13, blinds 21 in Kuwait. newarab.com 
Consumption of "Hospitals have dealt with 63 cases of alcohol poisoning resulting from the consumption of beverages contaminated with methanol since last Saturday," the ministry said in a statement. | Importing alcohol was banned by Kuwait's government in…
(2025-08-16). Taliban mark fourth year in power in Afghanistan. newarab.com 
Afghanistan's Helicopters circled above
(2025-08-16). Two wounded in shooting near mosque in Sweden. newarab.com 
Two people were wounded Friday in a shooting near a mosque in the Local media quoted witnesses as saying at least one person was shot as he left the Police provided no details about the circumstances of the shooti…
(2025-08-16). UK Shia Muslim youth camp axed after pro-Israel complaints. newarab.com 
A UK-based Shia Muslim charity has cited Speaking to The New Arab on Thursday, the Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission (AIM) blamed "Islamophobia" after the British right-wing
(2025-08-16). Ukraine targets Russian oil refinery ahead of Putin-Trump summit. newarab.com 
(2025-08-16). Will Israel's new settlement end hopes of a Palestinian state. newarab.com 
Himself a settler, Smotrich added the project will be made up of 3,401…
(2025-08-16). Friday 9/5: Know Their Names – Honoring Martyred Palestinian Children. indybay.org At Santa Cruz County building (8: 30 to 4 pm); press conference noon to 1 pm; gather at Ocean and Water Streets and march to town clock (4 to 4: 30 pm); march down Pacific Ave. and gather at Cooper and Pacific from 5: 30 pm on through the night.
(2025-08-16). Federal Workers Protest Social Security Cutbacks – Privatization. indybay.org In recognition of the 90th birthday of the Social Security Act, on August 14, workers who administrate benefits that 70 million Americans receive through the Act, gathered at the US Federal Building to protest the DOGE staff cuts and Trump administration's move towards privatization. The workers said that staff cuts have resulted in their having to serve more people than ever while "experiencing one of the lowest staffing levels in 60 years." In addition, beneficiaries are experiencing degraded services "combined with chaotic and confusing policy changes."
(2025-08-16). Things You Cannot Hide Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Parcel G -The Explosive Truth! indybay.org The Navy proposes to explode six radiologically impacted buildings sited on radiation-contaminated soils and concrete at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Federal Superfund Site Parcel G. The demolition will expose chemically contaminated hazardous waste throughout the Palou Avenue residentially zoned neighborhood — past playgrounds, schools, and churches to the transit and commercial center on 3rd Street.
(2025-08-16). learned from Begin that peace deals and military wins boost. haaretz.com The aftershocks of Labor's crushing '77 defeat half a century ago still haunt Israeli politics, says historian Eran Eldar…
(2025-08-16). Monday 9/1: Labor Day Community Barbecue & Fish Fry. indybay.org Veterans Memorial Building | 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2025-08-16). After 4 years of Repressive Taliban Rule, Afghans are Suffering in Silence. Is the World still Watching? juancole.com By Niamatullah Ibrahimi, The University of Melbourne; Arif Saba, Deakin University, and Safiullah Taye, Australian Catholic University (The Conversation) — On August 15 2021, Afghanistan's democratic republic collapsed. As the last US and NATO troops departed the country, the Taliban swept back into power and the Afghan people braced for an uncertain future. Despite promises …
(2025-08-16). ‚ÄéGov't secures loan to upgrade Mubende-Sembabule road. independent.co.ug 
‚ÄéKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has secured funding for the upgrade of the Lusalira-Nkonge-Lumegere-Ssembabule road to bituminous standard, a project idea conceived in 2018. ‚ÄéThe cost 97Km (60 mile) road project from Lusalira town in Mubende to Sembabule in the southwestern region is estimated at 534.9 Billion Shillings (146.96 Million US Dollars). ‚ÄéRepresented …
(2025-08-16). Alebtong schools to close early due to flooding. independent.co.ug 
Alebtong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Alebtong District have instructed schools to close early as flash floods continues to ravage the district. The district has been receiving heavy rains which have resulted into flooding especially in places near river Moroto and other seasonal swamps across the district. So far Adwir sub county has …
(2025-08-16). Cherop to be Uganda's sole participant at Silesia Diamond League. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda's Charity Cherop will be the country's sole representative at the IAAF Silesia Diamond League, scheduled for today August 16 at the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial in Poland. Cherop, 18, will line up in the women's 3,000m, facing a strong field that includes Kenya's three-time Olympic gold medalist Faith Kipyegon. Kipyegon …
(2025-08-16). Educationist Urges Learners: Don't embarrass Uganda like politicians have done. independent.co.ug 
Don't Embarrass Uganda Like Politicians Have Done Educationist urges learners not to fall in the footsteps of Ugandan politicians Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) has launched a 700-beneficiary bursary intake with a call to learners to uphold good morals. Martha Muhwezi, the Executive Director of FAWE Africa, urged …
(2025-08-16). Inside the DRC and Ukraine. independent.co.ug 
How international involvement in the affairs of these two countries has complicated internal conflict resolution THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | The DRC and Ukraine may be geographically and culturally apart but they share many similarities. DRC is the second largest country in Africa, after Algeria. Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe, after Russia. …
(2025-08-16). Liverpool beat Bournemouth 4-2 at season opener. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Defending champions Liverpool struck twice late to claim a 4-2 victory over Bournemouth in their Premier League season opener on Friday. Hugo Ekitike, a 70 million-pound summer signing from Eintracht Frankfurt, broke Bournemouth's resistance in the 37th minute with a composed finish. Four minutes after the break, the French striker …
(2025-08-16). Mary Karooro Okurut: A gifted poet whose library stands. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Busingye Mary Karooro Okurut, who died aged 70, has been honored for leaving behind a literary works as part of Uganda's literature. She has been described a great writer who inspired many female writers in Uganda. Mary Karooro Okurut founded FEMRITE — the non-governmental organisation supporting women writers in …
(2025-08-16). Museveni tells Teso: We cannot compensate for war. independent.co.ug 
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni addressed the people of Teso with a firm message that the government cannot provide direct compensation for losses incurred during the war, but it can focus on restocking and rehabilitation for each affected family. His remarks came during a meeting with Teso leaders in Soroti City, …
(2025-08-16). Trump says he had "very productive meeting" with Putin, but no deal reached. independent.co.ug 
ANCHORAGE, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he had a "very productive meeting" with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, but the summit ended without a deal on the Ukraine crisis. The two presidents held a joint press conference after concluding their talks at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in …
(2025-08-16). Sunday 8/24: Si Se Puede – No More Pesticides. indybay.org Barrios Unidos, 1817 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-08-16). Zohran Mamdani's establishment credibility gets a boost from Obama. wsws.org The former president held a lengthy call with the DSA mayoral candidate, underscoring that Mamdani poses no threat to the interests of the ruling class.
(2025-08-16). Russian soprano Anna Netrebko facing continued blacklisting threat. wsws.org Netrebko is being punished for not lending her voice in favor of the proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, although she has made clear her opposition to the invasion when it took place 3 and Ω years ago.
(2025-08-16). Death rate for US children surges 25 percent in 10 years. wsws.org The capitalist system treats human life as expendable from birth to death, and the same social relations that produce 54 excess child deaths per day continue to operate throughout workers' lives.
(2025-08-16). Boeing workers: Organize to expand the strike under rank-and-file control! wsws.org Workers real allies are not warmongering politicians from either party, but the working class of the United States and the world.
(2025-08-16). EW4D holds Indianapolis rally to dissipate opposition of Kroger workers to UFCW sellout contracts. wsws.org Essential Workers for Democracy (EW4D), which is an appendage of the UFCW bureaucracy, held a rally in Indianapolis on August 3 to dissipate rank-and-file opposition that has so far led to the rejection of two sellout tentative contracts at Kroger since May.
(2025-08-16). How the far-right AfD shapes German government policy. wsws.org The smear campaign that forced the withdrawal of Supreme Court nominee Brosius-Gersdorf has revealed the right-wing character of the Merz government, refuting propaganda that the AfD can be stopped through support for the SPD, Greens and Left Party.
(2025-08-16). Hundreds attend viewings for Timothy Quinn, steelworker killed in Clairton explosion. wsws.org The large turnout was a reflection of the deep sense of loss and growing anger over unsafe conditions at the U.S. Steel plants.
(2025-08-16). ICE raids intensify in San Diego as Democrats, trade unions do nothing. wsws.org With its standing as one of the nation's prominent urban military hubs and its close proximity to the Mexican border, the coastal city of San Diego in California has been a target of particular significance in the Trump administration's nationwide deportation campaign.
(2025-08-16). Australia: Deadly Grosvenor coal mine prepares to reopen with union support. wsws.org The Mining and Energy Union has endorsed the reopening drive by owner Anglo American, which is anxious to restart operations to facilitate its pending sale of the mine.
(2025-08-16). Trump and Putin make no meaningful announcements at Alaska summit. wsws.org US President Donald Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska Friday, in the first visit by the Russian leader to the United States since 2015.
(2025-08-16). Continuing Biden's policy, Trump Labor Department rejects Will Lehman's UAW election complaint. wsws.org The decision comes amid a major crisis within the UAW bureaucracy, with union president Shawn Fain being drawn up on charges by another section of the apparatus.
(2025-08-16). Horoscope today: your 24-hour briefing for life, love, and more. thecanary.co Here's today's horoscope from the Canary — helping guide you through life, with a daily dose of lifestyle musings for our readers. Your horoscope for Saturday 16 August 2025 Aries ‚ôà The Taurus Moon tempers your usual charge-ahead style, urging you to think about endurance over adrenaline. Today, you might find yourself pacing the group […] | By
(2025-08-16). The Heat: Trump-Putin Summit. america.cgtn.com 
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska. Engaging face-to-face for the first time in six years, the leaders met for nearly three hours. | Can they make progress on a ceasefire in Ukraine and work towards an eventual end to the conflict? | Joining the discussion: | Anton Fedyashin is a professor of history at American University. | William Lawrence is…
(2025-08-16). No "plausible justification" to murder Anas al-Sharif. aljazeera.com Jamal Elshayyal, Director of Al Jazeera 360, talks of the double standard in the reaction to Anas al-Sharif's killing.
(2025-08-16). 75+ Flock Cameras Disabled in Bay Area. indybay.org anarchists attack flock cameras in oakland and sf…
(2025-08-16). Lida to host Belarusian Written Language Day in September. eng.belta.by This year's event honors several major anniversaries the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, 500 years since the publication of Francysk Skaryna's Apostle and also birthdays of prominent Belarusian literary figures.
(2025-08-16). Zelensky to meet Trump in Washington on 18 August. eng.belta.by Zelensky noted that their conversation lasted an hour and a half and was substantive. According to him, Trump outlined key points from his negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2025-08-16). EU ambassadors hold emergency meeting following Russia-US summit. eng.belta.by The EU's Committee of Permanent Representatives prepares draft decisions for all ministerial meetings of the European Council.
(2025-08-16). Ushakov unsure of timing for next Putin-Trump meeting. eng.belta.by Responding to the question, the Russian President's aide said: "I don't know yet". "The U.S. president said he would call his counterparts and discuss the results of these talks with them," Yury Ushakov said. "Then we'll decide how to proceed."
(2025-08-16). Minsk Icon of Mother of God to be celebrated in Belarusian capital on 25 August. eng.belta.by Celebrations dedicated to the 525th anniversary of the discovery of the Minsk Icon of the Mother of God will be held in the capital of Belarus on 26 August.
(2025-08-16). Trump holds lengthy call with Zelensky following Putin meeting. eng.belta.by The briefing note specified that Trump remained aboard Air Force One upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington as he continued these diplomatic consultations.
(2025-08-16). 'Stepping from yesterday into tomorrow': Key outcomes of Putin-Trump Alaska summit. eng.belta.by The high-stakes meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump took place in Anchorage, Alaska, with the Ukrainian crisis dominating negotiations.
(2025-08-16). Trump praises significant progress on Ukraine agreements. eng.belta.by The U.S leader described great progress achieved during talks with his Russian counterpart, noting Vladimir Putin appears equally committed to ending the Ukraine conflict.
(2025-08-16). Putin: Russia genuinely interested in ending Ukrainian conflict. eng.belta.by The Russian leader emphasized that his country seeks a long-term settlement in Ukraine.
(2025-08-16). Trump expresses desire for another meeting with Putin. eng.belta.by Donald Trump said he plans to meet with Vladimir Putin again following their 15 August talks in Alaska, citing significant potential for cooperation between Moscow and Washington.
(2025-08-16). Putin, Trump conclude one-on-one talks. eng.belta.by The meeting between the two leaders lasted approximately three hours. Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are expected to hold a joint press conference to summarize the outcomes of their discussions.
(2025-08-16). Putin-Trump meeting extends beyond two hours. eng.belta.by The discussions are being held in a "three-on-three" format, but the two presidents began their dialogue earlier on the tarmac after arriving in Alaska.
(2025-08-16). Cop City Defendant has Domestic Terrorism Charge Dropped. unicornriot.ninja
(2025-08-16). Indonesians raise anime pirate flag in protest as nation marks independence. aljazeera.com
(2025-08-16). Tuesday 9/16: Book Launch Event – Too Poor to Die. indybay.org
(2025-08-16). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Aug. 10-Aug. 16). ecns.cn
(2025-08-16). Chinese athletes pursue excellence with passion at the World Games 2025 in Chengdu. ecns.cn
(2025-08-16). Beijing installs floral decorations to mark 80th anniversary of victory over Japanese aggression, fascism. ecns.cn
(2025-08-16). World Humanoid Sports Games open in Beijing. ecns.cn
(2025-08-16). International Memorial Day for Comfort Women : Filipinos march to demand Japan's apology and compensation. ecns.cn
(2025-08-16). Who are the athletes? Humanoid robots are entering sporting games! ecns.cn
(2025-08-16). (W.E. Talk) Chinese bamboo industry enters EU market? China-EU green innovation deserves credit. ecns.cn
(2025-08-16). Classification of the armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). Colombia – Calls to action. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). Colombia: decent detention conditions are still a long way off. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). Colombia: the impact of armed conflicts on children. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). Colombia – Victims/survivors of sexual violence: Invisibility and a lack of protection. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). Disappearance: the pain of not knowing – Colombia. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). Ethiopia: "Many pregnant women have died due to lack of medicine and health services" icrc.org
(2025-08-16). Georgia / South Ossetia: Home is where hope dwells. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). Haiti: Displaced people face violence, hardship and uncertainty. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). Health care: another casualty of the armed conflict – Colombia. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). Iran: Humanitarian Negotiation Workshop in Tehran. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). Iran: Second Round of Financial Assistance to Support the Iranian Red Crescent Society's Efforts to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). Mozambique: ICRC increases its humanitarian response in Mocimboa da Praia. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). Thailand: Asia-Pacific Symposium discusses IHL and new technologies of warfare. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). Iran: ICRC supports the vaccination of Afghan migrants in Iran through IRCS. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). Thailand and Cambodia: ICRC welcomes ceasefire and stands ready to conduct further detainee visits. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). ICRC president: The next 76 years of the Geneva Conventions will be shaped by the choices leaders make today. icrc.org
(2025-08-16). The weaponization of outer space is not inevitable. icrc.org
(2025-08-15). Israel Abducted Child Near Gaza Aid Site and Tortured Him for Nearly a Month. truthout.org Israeli forces abducted a Palestinian child near an aid site in Gaza in June and took him to a notorious prison camp where they subjected him to severe torture for nearly a month, a children's rights group has found, adding abduction and imprisonment to a growing list of atrocities reported at Israel's aid sites. On June 29, after Israel had already killed nearly 600 Palestinians near aid… |
(2025-08-15). Gaza children are skin-and-bones, but Netanyahu says no one's hungry. peoplesworld.org 
KHAN YOUNIS, Palestine (AP)—The dead body of 2 1/2-year-old Ro'a Mashi lay on the table in Gaza's Nasser Hospital, her arms and rib cage skeletal, her eyes sunken in her skull. Doctors say she had no pre-existing conditions and wasted away over months as her family struggled to find food and treatment. Her family showed …
(2025-08-15). UN: 13,000 Gaza children treated for malnutrition in July, almost all aid trucks looted. haaretz.com UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that 420 children were for malnutrition every day in the beleaguered enclave last month; World Food Program: The trucks were looted mainly by starving, unarmed civilians…
(2025-08-15). Famine on the Gaza Strip: 'We See Children So Weak and Hungry They Cannot Even Cry'. bylinetimes.com 
IPC, the international method for measuring the seriousness of food crises, two out of the three conditions that identify a famine More than 20% of families cannot get enough to eat and acute malnutrition now affects more than 30% of the population. The only measure still awaiting full confirmation, and expected soon, is the death rate. | Recent United Nations reports state that
(2025-08-15). Israel hunts, then kills, Anas Al-Sharif in Gaza City. electronicintifada.net More than 230 Palestinians in Gaza, including 106 children, have starved to death.
(2025-08-15). Top economists warn Netanyahu: Israeli policies risk in Gaza. haaretz.com The 23 three leading economists – including 10 Nobel Prize laureates – sent an open letter to the Israeli prime minister in which they also warned that there could also be 'catastrophic' economic consequences for Israel.
(2025-08-15). Israel is using its manufactured famine of Palestinians as a silent weapon in genocide. thecanary.co 
Israel's manufactured famine is being used, according to Amnesty International, as a "weapon of war." However, public support for the famine amongst Israelis is also disturbingly widespread. During a speech to a large audience on 28 July, which was streamed live on TVs and social media in Israel, Rabbi Ronen Shaulov said: All of Gaza, […] | By
(2025-08-15). Gaza's 679th Day of Israeli War: Airstrikes, Famine and Devastation Continue. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Israeli occupation forces continued their genocidal war on Gaza Strip for the 679th consecutive day, marked by relentless air and artillery bombardments, the killing of starving civilians and displaced persons, and sustained American political and military support amid what they called unprecedented international silence and failure. Palestinian media reported dozens of airstrikes and further …
(2025-08-15). Humanity's Fight Against the Perpetrators of Starvation and Extermination. counterpunch.org 
On August 3, 2025, well over 100,000 thousand Australians swept across Sydney's Harbour Bridge, protesting Israel's genocidal starvation of Gaza, stopping traffic for hours. Julian Assange was at the front of the march, and social media was alive with imagery and solidarity. One protester posted, "What struck me at #MarchforHumanity was the awesome diversity of
(2025-08-15). Israel targets emergency workers trying to help people trapped in Gaza City. aljazeera.com As military closes in on city, it continues attacks across enclave, targeting al-Shifa and Al-Aqsa hospitals.
(2025-08-15). Israeli police make arrests at rally for slain Al Jazeera journalists. aljazeera.com Footage shows Israeli police in Haifa arresting protesters who were condemning the killings of journalists in Gaza.
(2025-08-15). Three women subjected to strip-search after arrest in anti-Gaza war protest in Tel Aviv. haaretz.com Despite being detained for disorderly conduct, Israel Police claimed that their goal was to check that they were not carrying dangerous items into their cell. For the men arrested, the police were content to search over their clothing…
(2025-08-15). The Obliteration Doctrine, and the West's Complicity. juancole.com Obliteration and the West's Complicity A Two-Part Q&A on Dr Steinbock's The Obliteration Doctrine DG Team Dr Steinbock's highly topical new book The Obliteration Doctrine is about the genocide in Gaza, the West's complicity and long struggle against genocide prevention. In the Bosnian genocide, mass atrocities took place in just a few days in July …
(2025-08-15). The Deadliest Conflict in History for Journalists. counterpunch.org 
In one night, Israel murdered Al Jazeera's entire media crew in Gaza City. The Israeli military admitted to assassinating the journalists in an August 10 airstrike on a media tent outside Al-Shifa hospital. The strike killed Al Jazeera Arabic correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh and camera operators Ibrahim Zaher and Mohammed Noufal. Freelance cameraman
(2025-08-15). Gaza health ministry says 51 Palestinians killed by IDF in past day, including 17 waiting for aid. haaretz.com In Khan Yunis, IDF jets targeted a residential compound in the city center, causing severe damage to nearby buildings and sewage systems, whose destruction led to sewage flooding at the Nasser Hospital complex…
(2025-08-15). Even while vacationing abroad, Israelis escape the horrors of the Gaza war. haaretz.com Israelis are taking their summer vacation abroad to escape the malaise of the war and the horrific sights in Gaza. But when they reach their destination, the walls shout reality at them…
(2025-08-15). Iranian President Scorns Israeli PM's Interfering Comments. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the Israeli prime minister's recent interfering comments, saying those who voice concern for the Iranian people should first acknowledge the catastrophic situation in Gaza.
(2025-08-15). OIC to Hold Gaza Meeting on August 25. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is going to hold an emergency ministerial meeting on August 25 to discuss the Gaza crisis, an Iranian deputy foreign minister announced.
(2025-08-15). Qalibaf Urges Muslims to Close Ranks against Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf called on the Islamic countries to thwart the Zionist regime's 'Greater Israel' plot, describing Gaza as the "last rampart" in holding back the "rabid Zionist dog".
(2025-08-15). Britain's National Union of Students targets opposition to Gaza genocide amid growing movement for disaffiliation. wsws.org NUS stands exposed as a tool of repression against students. The task is not to reform it, but to build a socialist movement against it.
(2025-08-15). A Cry from the Ashes: Who Still Has a Conscience? dissidentvoice.org The world—eight billion strong—stands at a precipice. In Gaza, a people are being systematically pulverized, displaced, and erased. And the architects of this devastation—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the governments that arm him—continue their campaign with brazen impunity. This is not merely a geopolitical crisis. It is a moral apocalypse. Where are the men and …
(2025-08-15). Israel told Anas Al-Sharif he could leave Gaza if he stopped reporting he refused. thecanary.co Martyred journalist Anas Al-Sharif's brother has revealed that Israeli authorities offered a sickening deal to Anas just before his death. They told him that if he stopped reporting on Gaza, he and his family could leave safely. Anas refused. Then, Israel killed him for shining a light on Israel's genocide. AJ+ reported that: Anas' brother […] | By
(2025-08-15). Gordon Campbell: The lack of spine in New Zealand's foreign policy on Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Gordon Campbell The word "Gaza" is taking on similar connotations to what the word "Auschwitz" meant to a previous generation. It signifies a deliberate and systematic attempt to erase an entire people from history on the basis of their ethnic identity. As a result, Israel is isolating itself as a pariah state on…
(2025-08-15). Leading University Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Following Sacking Over 'Gaza Genocide' Statement. bylinetimes.com The Rector of an elite Scottish university is bringing a discrimination claim against the 600 year old institution, amid claims she was unfairly removed for condemning genocide in Gaza in an email to students. | Shortly after her election as Rector of St Andrews, and amid Israel's bombing of Gaza, Maris sent a message to all St Andrews students, calling for a ceasefire in November 2023. | After a disclaimer noting she spoke only as an elected representative, not for the university as a whole, she went on to denounce both the Israeli government's 'genocidal attacks' on Gaza and Hamas' targeting of civilians a…
(2025-08-15). Israeli media reports army facing security incident in Gaza, helicopters landing for evacuation. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-08-15). Israeli Soldier Who Served in Gaza Found Dead in Apparent Suicide. english.almanar.com.lb 
Israeli reservist soldier who had taken part in a recent military offensive in the Gaza Strip was found dead Thursday in an apparent suicide, Israeli media reported. The Yedioth Ahronoth daily, citing a military statement, said the body of the soldier was found in Switzerland Forest near Tiberias. The officer reportedly served with the 99th …
(2025-08-15). Al-Quds Brigades Video Shows Israeli Military Vehicles Destroyed in Eastern Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb Al-Quds Brigades military media posted a video that shows the Israeli military vehicles destroyed by the group's fighters in eastern Gaza. The footage shows Al-Quds Brigades fighters planting explosive devices before displaying the destroyed vehicles of the occupation forces. Meanwhile, the Israeli media reported on Friday that the occupation soldiers were facing a serious security …
(2025-08-15). Time works differently in Gaza. electronicintifada.net A bombing takes seconds. It leaves a lifetime of pain.
(2025-08-15). Alaska Summit: Between Expectation and Illusion. counterpunch.org It is entirely understandable that, after such a long and bloody conflict—not to mention the ongoing genocide now entering its 'final phase'—the hastily arranged Trump—Putin summit in Alaska has caught many off guard. Public opinion in nearly every country in the world (except, tragically, Israel) is overwhelmingly anti-war. Yet the power to prolong the bloodshed
(2025-08-15). The Assassination of Palestinian Journalists. counterpunch.org 
Ever since this military onslaught commenced nearly two years ago, Israel has been targeting the most influential journalists by relying on advanced surveillance techniques being developed by Palantir and Anduril, companies mentioned by name in the UN Special Rapporteur in her report that led to her formal sanctioning by the U.S. Government on July 9. The report to the UN entitled "From the Economics of Occupation to the Occupation of Genocide," devoted to depicting corporate complicity drawing upon a large data base. This continues Israel's policies of non-cooperation with the most carefully crafted critical jou…
(2025-08-15). Israeli ambassador's leaked schedule reveals meetings with Labour donors. thecanary.co 
The Israeli ambassador's diary has exposed how she spends her time: meeting with an array of Labour Party donors, businessmen, and pro-Israel lobbyists. Hotovely's guest list isn't tea diplomacy. It's war-crime lobbying at its best. t.co/0t8LDqv8YI — Hussain "Hoz" Shafiei (@HussainShafiei) August 13, 2025 Tzipi Hotovely: Israeli ambassador advocating for genocide Tzipi Hotovely has spent […] | By
(2025-08-15). Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to Trump: "We're Not Going to Cower or Bend" truthout.org President Trump says his takeover of policing in Washington, D.C., will serve as an example of policies he hopes to enact in other major U.S. cities, including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. All the cities on his target list are led by Black mayors, and most have "sanctuary" policies limiting local cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Responding to Trump's threats… |
(2025-08-15). LIVE AT 1PM EDT: Climate P0rn is Evil — The Climate Realism Show. wattsupwiththat.com Join us LIVE at 1 p.m. EDT on YouTube, Rumble, and X as we tackle these stories, bust myths, and answer your questions in the live chat…
(2025-08-15). Wrong, Los Angeles Times, Declining Academic Rigor Is Responsible for Falling Test Scores, Not Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com The LAT took a complex, decades‚Äëin‚Äëthe‚Äëmaking education problem and tried to pin it on the weather mislabeled as climate change. That's not journalism, rather it is narrative promotion.
(2025-08-15). DC Attorney General Sues Bondi to Block Trump Takeover of DC Police. truthout.org Washington, DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb on Friday filed a lawsuit to block United States Attorney General Pam Bondi from taking over the US capital city's police department. The lawsuit accused the Trump administration of violating the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, a 1973 law that delegated certain powers over the city once held by the federal government to local government… |
(2025-08-15). Mayor Parker announces new contract for Philadelphia police officers. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Friday unveiled a two-year contract for the city's police officers that includes across-the-board pay raises, a one-time cash bonus and a slate of new benefits aimed at improving officer wellness and retention. | The agreement, reached through arbitration with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, grants officers 3% annual raises in each of the next two years and a $3,000 one-time payment. The total cost over five years is projected at $343…
(2025-08-15). 'It's extremely frustrating': Pennsylvania leaders discuss budget hang-ups at Northeast Philly open house as SEPTA deadline expires. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania state Sen. State leaders promise to 'keep working at it' as SEPTA cuts…
(2025-08-15). Indigenous Communities From Southern Mexico Refuse to Bow to ICE in California. truthout.org In many agricultural fields of the West Coast of the United States, you're more likely to hear Mixtec or Triqui languages spoken than Spanish. Both are common among the Indigenous people of southern Mexico, some of whom now pick grapes for Napa and Sonoma County's prestige wineries, or apples in century-old orchards. Without their labor, rural economies in California would collapse. |
(2025-08-15). Peace is Possible "Why Do Some People Look at NATO as a Threat?" with Alice Slater. worldbeyondwar.org Alice Slater a Member of the Board of Directors of World BEYOND War. She is based in New York City. Alice is the UN NGO Representative of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-08-15). Looming Federal Cuts to Public Education Threaten Communities in Every State. truthout.org When Barbara Duffield, executive director of SchoolHouse Connection, heard that the federal budget passed by Congress could eventually eliminate funding for the Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program, she immediately worried about how it would impact the unhoused students her organization champions. The cut could strip money from the liaisons who work in every school… |
(2025-08-15). Border Patrol Agents Appear Outside Newsom's Event to Intimidate Trump Critics. truthout.org California elected officials say that armed border patrol agents showed up outside Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's event on redistricting in the Little Tokyo district of Los Angeles on Thursday, in an attempt to intimidate critics of the Trump administration. Border Patrol was "directed, clearly by the White House, as a political operation to make a point," Newsom said during an interview… |
(2025-08-15). Judge Says State Violated Cop City Protester's Rights, Dismisses Terror Charge. truthout.org A Georgia judge has dismissed a state domestic terrorism charge against Cop City protestor Jamie Marsicano, but they and dozens of others still face racketeering charges. Superior Court Judge Gregory A. Adams ruled that the prosecution's delays violated Marsicano's due process rights and their right to a speedy trial. In March 2023, law enforcement officers arrested close to two dozen… |
(2025-08-15). BBC: Feeding your Toddler Vegetables Protects them from Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com "… tells me he only likes eggs, fish fingers and pancakes …"
(2025-08-15). Latinx Communities Face Disproportionate Health Impacts From Factory Farming. truthout.org New research out this week underscores what many environmental justice advocates in the U.S. have long argued: Animal feeding operations — another term for factory farming — pollute the air, and these environmental impacts are disproportionately felt by nearby communities, who are often people of color. The report, published Tuesday and led by researchers at the University of California… |
(2025-08-15). "Die Welt' Journalist Axel Bojanowski: Apocalypticism Is " A Code Of Belonging" Among Journalists. wattsupwiththat.com Bojanowski concludes with an appeal for more optimism and encourages productive people to have the courage to withstand resistance.
(2025-08-15). FERC Must Seize the Supreme Court's Energy Opportunity. wattsupwiththat.com The Court has provided the legal framework. FERC must provide the will to use it.
(2025-08-15). Choosing the Positive Reality of Hydrocarbons Over 'Green' Fantasies. wattsupwiththat.com The LaLa Land of the green climate industrial complex is nice to contemplate over a glass of chardonnay, but nobody wants to live there.
(2025-08-15). Nutty Professor Warns Of Firewaves. wattsupwiththat.com Cities across the UK are facing a growing threat from an emerging phenomenon called "firewaves" as temperatures rise due to climate change, scientists have warned.
(2025-08-15). In a 3-peat, WHYY News wins national Edward R. Murrow Award for its Climate Fixers series. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? WHYY News' The award was presented by the Radio Television Digital News Association. The association states on its website that it honors stories that "demonstrate technical expertise and exemplify th…
(2025-08-15). Report: Israeli Military Has Unit That Exists to Justify Targeting Journalists. truthout.org The Israeli military operates a special unit known as the "Legitimization Cell" that exists to create propaganda justifying the military's targeting of civilian infrastructure and civilians, particularly journalists, in order to ensure that Israel maintains its legitimacy on the world stage, an investigation finds. According to a +972 Magazine and Local Call investigation published Thursday… |
(2025-08-15). Trump Mulls Lower Refugee Cap of 40,000 With Most Space for White South Africans. truthout.org The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly discussing a refugee program that would grant the majority of admissions to the white South African minority that ruled the country through apartheid for decades. Reuters reported Friday that the administration was mulling a cap of 40,000 refugees entering the United States next year, down from the 100,000 allowed in by former… |
(2025-08-15). New Zealand at the Crossroads. unitedworldint.com Balancing Strategic Independence with a Rising China By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer As New Zealand Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters concluded his inaugural official visit to China since assuming office in 2023, the world saw more than diplomatic courtesy at play. His visit—against the backdrop of recent Wellington angst about China's local behavior …
(2025-08-15). Can the Eastern Mediterranean Basin achieve liberation? unitedworldint.com Speech of Prof. Erenel in the conference on the Black Sea and The Eastern Mediterranean. The Center for National Strategy (USMER) has organized an international conference on the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea on July 18 and 19 in Istanbul, Türkiye. Today, we present the speech of Prof. Dr. Fahri Erenel- Istinye University Faculty …
(2025-08-15). Protecting the People Who Grow Our Food. whyy.org Farming is a tough gig — physically, and mentally. And it's only gotten harder in recent years, with the impact of climate change and a shifting political and economic landscape. On this episode, we explore the connection between farming and health, and how these new challenges are affecting the well-being of the people who produce our food.
(2025-08-15). Secretive Immigration Detention Center, Explained. aclu.org Deep in the Florida Everglades, a new immigration detention facility has appeared almost overnight. It's the latest example of the Trump administration's extreme approach to immigration enforcement, and it's drawing significant, well-deserved outrage. | In just eight days, a former airstrip was converted into a large-scale immigration detention facility that now holds more than 700 detainees. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier dubbed it "Alligator Alcatraz" to evoke the extreme isolation and cruel conditions of the now shut down federal prison ⚪ leveraging the Everglades' vibrant wildlife as a poten…
(2025-08-15). Nabbing the Worst Of the Worst Strawberry Sellers. commondreams.org 
After much stellar trolling of "THE LOWEST POLLING PRESIDENT IN RECENT HISTORY" with "NEW, MORE BEAUTIFUL MAPS" that will end his reign – "YOU WON'T LIKE IT!!" – Gavin Newson, "AMERICA'S FAVORITE GOVERNOR!!" urged California voters to support vital redistricting at a presser promptly crashed – bullies gonna bully – by armed, masked ICE thugs sent by the presiding "WEAK LITTLE MAN!!!" Still, Newsom declared, "We will not be complicit." The thugs, "making L.A. safer," arrested one worker. SAD.Newsom's appearance at L.A.'s Japanese American National Museum, in the city's Little Tokyo neighborhood, was to unveil…
(2025-08-15). Federal agents face protests after Trump orders unprecedented takeover of DC police. nationofchange.org Residents denounce checkpoints and expanded federal presence as civil liberties advocates warn of authoritarian overreach.
(2025-08-15). New Orleans mayor indicted on fraud charges linked to affair with bodyguard. aljazeera.com LaToya Cantrell is accused of 'defrauding' city, paying Jeffrey Vappie as if he were on duty while on trips and trysts.
(2025-08-15). UK to prosecute 60 more people for backing banned Palestine Action group. aljazeera.com Since the controversial ban on July 7, more than 700 people have been detained at peaceful protests.
(2025-08-15). Verdict, sentencing in coup trial for Brazil's Bolsonaro set for September. aljazeera.com Supreme Court will rule on ex-president's fate in case dividing nation that could result in lengthy prison term.
(2025-08-15). Wildfires sweep Spain, Portugal and Greece during unremitting heatwave. aljazeera.com Southern Europe's wildfires intensify amid a searing heatwave and major religious holidays.
(2025-08-15). How an emergency declaration deepened Honduras's crime crisis. aljazeera.com Critics say Honduras's long-running state of exception created a system of impunity for the country's law enforcement.
(2025-08-15). Liverpool avoid late Bournemouth scare to win Premier League opener. aljazeera.com Bournemouth fight back from two down but Liverpool secure late win on emotional Anfield night.
(2025-08-15). China unveils newest AI technology at World Robot Conference. aljazeera.com More than 200 companies showcase their latest innovations at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China.
(2025-08-15). Israel's aid rules demand "sensitive data, put staff at risk" aljazeera.com Bushra Khalidi says Israel's new NGO registration rules violate international law and endanger aid workers.
(2025-08-15). Trump's Tax Law Clobbers State Budgets. counterpunch.org 
The new tax law President Trump and congressional Republicans passed this summer drastically reduces taxes on the wealthiest, slashes essential spending, and adds over $4 trillion to the deficit over a decade. The law weakens health care and food assistance more than any legislation in history. Combined with tax cuts that give a whopping $1 trillion to the richest
(2025-08-15). Pesticides cause 2024 mass die-off of Western monarch butterflies, new study finds. nationofchange.org The study was a result of researchers discovering the mass die-off of hundreds of monarch butterflies near the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary in California, where the butterflies overwinter.
(2025-08-15). Colombia's far right in disarray after conviction of Uribe and assassination of leading presidential candidate. colombiareports.com Colombia's far-right Centro Democratico party is in turmoil following the conviction of the former president Alvaro Uribe and the assassination of the presidential pre-candidate Miguel Uribe (not related). The party started having problems back in 2018 when the Supreme Court ordered an investigation into Alvaro Uribe, surrounding his bribery and fraud in criminal proceedings. Centro …
(2025-08-15). Pete Buttigieg says he backs Israel arms ban after criticism over previous. haaretz.com Pete Buttigieg, a likely 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, clarified his stance on U.S.-Israel relations after his earlier remarks on a popular podcast were criticized as a 'non-answer.'…
(2025-08-15). UFCW backs bill to prohibit AI price gouging. peoplesworld.org 
The largest private sector union in the U.S., the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, has endorsed legislation to prevent grocery stores from utilizing technology that critics say will be used to price gouge consumers. The Stop AI Price Gouging and Wage Fixing Act seeks to prohibit companies from using surveillance data to raise prices …
(2025-08-15). Auto Workers march on Cleveland Cliffs in Detroit; demand jobs. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—Hundreds of autoworkers gathered at UAW Local 600, the historic River Rouge union hall, to protest the layoffs of 500 workers at the Cleveland Cliffs plant, once the largest and oldest independent iron ore mining company in the U.S. The company is now backing out of its 2024 contract with the UAW, where they pledged …
(2025-08-15). The fight against D.C. occupation is the fight for our futures. cpusa.org 
D.C.'s fight for self-determination has entered a new stage with Trump's use of the national guard to militarily occupy the city. But the struggle for D.C.'s autonomy is not new. D.C.'s lack of statehood has long relegated the District to a semi-colonial position in relation to the United States government. D.C. residents are taxed and exploited in service of the national government to which their city is home, but reap few of the benefits of the democracy their labor sustains. D.C. is without federal representation, unable to shape the politics of the Capitol down the street, while those in that same Capitol…
(2025-08-15). Toward Community Power: Federalism and the Left. counterpunch.org 
When a president so openly and unapologetically embraces fascism and white supremacy, it can be easy to get distracted, to focus on the man rather than the edifices of power. It can be tempting to mistake age-old features of the state's personality for attributes unique to certain rulers. One of the dangers of the Trump
(2025-08-15). Trump Wants to Take Your Social Security to Give Even More Money to Wall Street. counterpunch.org 
Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary, let the cat out of the bag when he said that their new "Trump Accounts" are intended as a backdoor way to privatize Social Security. Their idea is to get people to put money in these accounts beyond the $1,000 the government will give each newborn, so that they
(2025-08-15). Trump sees Putin ready for peace in Ukraine. geo.tv 
US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shake hands inside the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral ahead of a ceremony to mark its re-opening following the 2019 fire, in Paris, France, December 7, 2024. — Reuters
(2025-08-15). Facing US tariffs, India's Modi vows self-reliance. geo.tv 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in Delhi, India, August 15, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-08-15). Trump and Putin to spar Ukraine peace and arms control at Alaska summit. geo.tv 
(2025-08-15). Trump says no summit deal with Putin over Ukraine war, talks were 'very productive'. geo.tv 
Trump and Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, US, August 15, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-08-15). In the battle for Aqraba, Israeli settlers spare neither Palestinian land nor lives. haaretz.com This time the Israeli police didn't even bother to open an investigation. To them, a settler firing an automatic rifle at Palestinians, killing one and wounding several others, is no reason to question anyone — especially now, when Palestinian lives seem to count for nothing…
(2025-08-15). Israelis demand security, the right delivers oppressive police. And what does the left offer? haaretz.com The left has ceded the police to the right, resigned to the reality that this vital institution has become ineffective, politicized and violent. But it doesn't have to be this way…
(2025-08-15). FAA Insider Opens Up About Drone Incursions Over Military Bases. twz.com 
(2025-08-15). Trump-Putin Summit In Alaska Is Underway (Updated). twz.com 
(2025-08-15). Lebanon: Judicial Reforms Positive, But Fall Short. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and members of the Lebanese government attend a parliament session in Beirut, July 15, 2025. | © 2025 Emilie Madi/Reuters | (Beirut) — A law that Lebanon's parliament adopted on July 31, 2025, includes positive reforms for Lebanon's judiciary but falls short of guaranteeing judicial independence, Human Rights Watch said today. The law includes some advances in terms of judicial independence, including greater judicial self-governance and the expansion of elections of judges by other judges. But it allows Lebanon's government-appointed t…
(2025-08-15). Qatar: Five-Year Sentence for Baha'i Dignitary on Abusive Charges. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Remy Rowhani | © Private. ⚪ (Beirut) — A Doha court sentenced the chair of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is in Qatar to five years in prison on August 13, 2025, based solely on exercising his rights to freedom of speech and religion, the Baha'i International Community and Human Rights Watch said today. Qatari authorities should urgently quash the conviction and release him. Qatari authorities charged Remy Rowhani, 71, with promoting a doctrine or ideology that "casts doubt on the foundations and teachings of Islam" under article 259 of the penal code. They also…
(2025-08-15). Sri Lanka: UN Rights Report Details Security Force Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk holds a press conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 26, 2025. | © 2025 Krishan Kariyawasam/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2025-08-15). Imperial Maths School celebrates first A-levels and 2nd place national ranking. imperial.ac.uk The inaugural Year 13 cohort at the Imperial Maths School has received their first set of A-level results, with great success.
(2025-08-15). Roaming Charges: From Police State to Military Police State. counterpunch.org 
(2025-08-15). The United States Versus the World: Net-Zero, Militarism, and Donny Rotten. counterpunch.org 
While much of the world fumbles over how to live in a better future, the United States is going back to the past. More than a standard flip-flop from one administration to the next, basic truths are being discarded in a daily onslaught of insults, threats, and strained logic, military spending is rising, and new-energy
(2025-08-15). B-2 Bombers Arrive At Alaskan Airbase Putin Will Land At (Updated). twz.com 
(2025-08-15). This Is How Wall Street Could Buy Your Power Company. levernews.com 
(2025-08-15). Why This Reality Surprises: The History Problem is a Problem of Imagination. counterpunch.org The history of humanity is not…a vehicle which we board or get out of at random. Our past will be for us a burden beneath which we can only collapse as long as we refuse to understand the present and fight for a better future. Only then — but from that moment on — will
(2025-08-15). Do We Need Polymaths in the 21st Century? counterpunch.org Written With Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok. Fueled by rapid technological progress, increasing global interconnectedness, and complex challenges, the need for polymaths has never been greater. Polymaths like Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) and Ibn Sina (980-1037) are individuals with expertise across multiple fields. Specialized professionals such as patent lawyers, nephrologists, and metallurgical engineers focus narrowly and
(2025-08-15). Back to Virtue. counterpunch.org 
There was a lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth when Trump did away with DEI initiatives. The sad truth, though, is that these initiatives were often nothing but window dressing. That is, many businesses and institutions used them as a form of PR. They'd point to their DEI policies as evidence that they cared
(2025-08-15). Nuclear weapon opponents gather at Livermore Lab to declare: 'Never Again!'. peoplesworld.org 
LIVERMORE, Calif.—Among advocates for abolition of nuclear weapons mobilizing worldwide on Aug. 6 to commemorate the 80th anniversaries of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were over 100 peace protesters who gathered outside Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Westgate entrance to honor victims of the attack and to call for the weapons' total abolition. …
(2025-08-15). GOP-named judges greenlight federal invasion of everyone's privacy. peoplesworld.org 
RICHMOND, Va.—Big Brother has come to the federal government with the approval by a Fourth U.S. Court of Appeals 2-1 partisan majority—two Republican-named judges for, and the Democratic-named judge against— of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) policy of rooting through and copying individuals' personal files and data from the Treasury Department, the Education …
(2025-08-15). Trump and RFK Jr. sneak attack underway to kill Obamacare. peoplesworld.org 
BALTIMORE—Faced with yet another looming GOP threat to trash the Affordable Care Act, the cities of Chicago, Baltimore, and Columbus, Ohio, marched into U.S. District Court in Baltimore on Aug. 14 to save the ACA—and health care for millions of people. Their lawsuit says right-wing Republicans, led by President Donald Trump and his Health and …
(2025-08-15). Putin's Trump Summit Briefing. counterpunch.org 
Exclusive to CounterPunch The fragment below was taken from the transcript of an intercepted phone call, no doubt intended for the "ears only" of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on the eve of his Anchorage summit with President Donald Trump. "Vladimir Vladimirovich. How are you, my friend? I know you have met Trump many times before.
(2025-08-15). Will Trump-Putin summit leave Ukraine and Europe out in the cold? nationofchange.org If he repeats his past performances at summits with Putin and appears to back the Russian leader over his country's closest allies, it is likely to cause a dangerous rift in the western alliance.
(2025-08-15). Under the Sea: China's Digital Silk Road and the Middle East. juancole.com London (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — China-US geopolitical rivalries have manifested in many arenas from esoteric ones like export controls over semiconductor chips, to high profile trade wars and confrontations over Taiwan. The outcome of the two sides' efforts to entrench their control over the physical infrastructure that underlies the digital world of the …
(2025-08-15). DC Takes Trump to Court For Unlawful Takeover of Police. commondreams.org This morning, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit against President Trump over the president taking control of the city's police department, in what the Washington Post describes as "one of the most extraordinary exertions of federal power in the city's half-century of home rule." | In response, Public Citizen co-president Lisa Gilbert issued the following statement:…
(2025-08-15). INC-5.2 Outcome: Plastics Treaty negotiations extended as majority of countries stand up for ambition, process undermined by corporate interests. commondreams.org What was expected to be the final session of negotiations on the new UN Plastics Treaty has closed in Geneva, Switzerland with negotiations being extended again. In the final days of negotiations, the draft text of the treaty morphed into an appeal to corporate interests, with key elements like production reduction being gutted. In response, the majority of states effectively blocked what would have been a hollowed-out, ineffective and non-binding agreement.Friends of the Earth International will continue engaging constructively in the conclusion of an ambitious and binding Plastics Treaty. As talks ended with…
(2025-08-15). Trump's Shadow War in Somalia is a War on Tribal Democracy. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump's frequent attempts to dress himself in the drag of a peace candidate have always been a cabaret made possible by the Democrats' open-mouthed embrace of humanitarian colonialism. It's real easy to score the role of Charles Lindberg in the school play when the other side insists on dragging the Cheney's to the Sady
(2025-08-15). I Beat the Odds and Made It Into Law School, Others Won't Get the Chance. counterpunch.org 
I'm about to start law school at Georgetown. I'm proud of myself for getting this far, but it hasn't been easy — I've faced significant financial and social challenges throughout my entire admissions process. Black, low-income, and other marginalized students often have to put in more effort to apply for law school programs. But even
(2025-08-15). When Journalists Are Killed, Truth Is Also Killed. counterpunch.org 
Because of their sacred duty to Truth, Accuracy, and Objectivity, American media, collectively referred as The Press, employs thousands of dedicated women and men to disseminate local, state, national, and international news. And because of this sacred duty, the Press has been designated as the Fourth Branch. And because of partisan and ideological advocacy, often
(2025-08-15). How Finance Wrecked Democracy (and a Radical Plan to Rebuild It). counterpunch.org 
Michael A. McCarthy's The Master's Tools is about the power that finance exerts over people. He inquires into the problem and how it could realistically be solved: Why has finance capitalism left people worse off and further wrecked democracy along the way? Why does the financial sector increasingly determine our lives and politics… ? [H]ow might an alternative
(2025-08-15). Global Warming in Vogue, Deal With It! counterpunch.org 
Global Warming ("GW") is winning, and it is gaining. Obstacles to hotter temperatures are falling to the wayside, allowing GW to go for more intense heatwaves along with much, much higher sea levels. Alas, the greenest of green countries are turning tail and de-emphasizing commitments to fight climate change. Several of the 196 countries subject
(2025-08-15). RAPID RESPONSE: Stop the military takeover of D.C.! peoplesworld.org 
Stop the military takeover of D.C.! Call, write, and attend town halls with your U.S. Representative and Senators to demand Congress intervene to end the military takeover of Washington, D.C. or any city, pass the District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act being re-introduced on an emergency basis to guarantee D.C. control over the National …
(2025-08-15). The Technocratic Tiptoe. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (8/15/25). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2025-08-15). Toronto festival walks back decision to cancel screening of Israeli film on October 7. haaretz.com 'Out of Nowhere: The Ultimate Rescue,' which tells the story of Noam Tibon rescuing his family on Oct. 7, will be shown at the festival after organizers said they found a solution to 'legal concerns.' Over 1,000 entertainment leaders, including actresses Amy Schumer, Debra Messing and Mayim Bialik, signed an open letter critiquing the festival's handling of the film…
(2025-08-15). The President's Bogeymen. counterpunch.org 
ICE casualties are not found only among the thousands arrested, detained or deported. Simply knowing that people are being abducted based on how they look, their accent, where they live or travel, and what they say or write, reduces everyone's freedom. "Am I safe?" is a question associated with childhood, but now it's asked by millions of U.S. citizens and non-citizens alike. Masked ICE agents are like the bogeymen of childish nightmare; except they are real.
(2025-08-15). Can "Democratic Socialist" Zohran Mamdani Really Win? counterpunch.org 
There's an air of inevitability surrounding Zohran Mamdani's bid to become New York City's next mayor. From an obscure long-shot just three months ago, he's suddenly become not just the clear front-runner in the race, but the odds-on favorite to win. But with the balloting still almost three months away, and…
(2025-08-15). Rugumayo is Pro champ by a mile in UGC Ladies Open. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | Phillip Corry | Ronald Rugumayo is the champion of the Professional category in the ongoing Uganda Golf Club Ladies Open. He clinched the title on Thursday with a score of 11 under par, 133 — 4 strokes over his closest challenger over 36 holes. Rugumayo was in control over the two …
(2025-08-15). Ukraine Sinks Russian Cargo Ship In Caspian Sea. twz.com 
Ukraine has carried out an audacious drone strike on the Caspian Sea port of Olya, in Russia's Astrakhan region, hitting one cargo vessel that Kyiv says was being used to transport arms from Iran. U.K.-based maritime security firm Ambrey confirmed to TWZ that this is the first time a direct attack of this kind had been made on Olya and that it resulted in one ship sunk. It also appears to be the first time that Ukraine has successfully targeted any kind of vessel in the Caspian Sea area. | According to
(2025-08-15). Iran Stands Firm on Resistance, Backs Regional Dialogue: Larijani. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani reaffirmed the country's support for the resistance, saying Tehran does not interfere in the internal affairs of the other countries while it favors regional dialogue.
(2025-08-15). Plan Devised for Hike in Iran's Oil Output. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran has drawn up a plan to increase oil production by 250,000 barrels per day.
(2025-08-15). Yemen's Ansarullah Condemns Bibi's 'Greater Israel' Scheme. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah movement condemned the Israeli prime minister's comments on "greater Israel" project as an affront to the Arab world and a direct attack against it.
(2025-08-15). Iranian FM Rules Out Imminence of War. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the prospect of an impending war remains low, while emphasizing that Iran's military forces are fully prepared for any scenario.
(2025-08-15). Iran Ready for Closer Cooperation with EAEU. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref expressed the country's readiness for stronger relations with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in a broad range of fields.
(2025-08-15). Hezbollah Won't Surrender Arms: Sheikh Qassem. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The secretary general of Hezbollah vowed that the resistance movement will never lay down its weapons, urging all Lebanese factions to unite in defense of the country's sovereignty.
(2025-08-15). 28-year-old Israeli army reservist officer dies by suicide. haaretz.com Captain Yosef-Haim Ashraf killed himself in a forest near Tiberias on Thursday, bringing the number of soldiers who died by suicide in 2025 to 18…
(2025-08-15). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | The caption to this week's top shot reads: | 1960s INTERIOR OF MANNED SPACECRAFT CENTER CONTROL ROOM HOUSTON TEXAS USA (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Getty Images) | Also, a reminder: | Prime Directives!: | If you want to talk politics, do so respectfully and know that there's always…
(2025-08-15). The Accursed Fate of Palestinians in Israeli Prisons. counterpunch.org It was astonishing to read about the death of Ahmad Saeed Tazazaa (20 years old) on 3 August 2025 inside Israel's Magiddo prison. Just months earlier , reports emerged that Israeli forces had killed another Palestinian prisoner in Megiddo, Walid Khaled Abdullah Ahmad (16 years old), on 24 March. Both young men, boys really, had
(2025-08-15). America First Is America Alone. counterpunch.org 
The totalitarian playbook that Donald Trump seems to follow lacks a chapter. Power-crazed the president may be, but he fails to grasp soft power. Wise military and diplomatic minds understand it well. George C. Marshall, the nation's top general through World War II and later secretary of state and secretary of defense, lent his name and his
(2025-08-15). No Country is an Island: Trump's Destruction of Global Heath will Bite us on the Posterior. juancole.com By William deBuys ( Tomdispatch.com ) — The totalitarian playbook that Donald Trump seems to follow lacks a chapter. Power-crazed the president may be, but he fails to grasp soft power. Wise military and diplomatic minds understand it well. George C. Marshall, the nation's top general through World War II and later secretary of state …
(2025-08-15). UK Defence Secretary John Healey pledges troops on the ground in Ukraine. wsws.org Aware of the gravity of what was being suggested, his BBC interviewer asked what would happen if British troops were attacked by Russia. Healey insisted that British forces would have "the right to defend themselves if attacked".
(2025-08-15). New Zealand and Australian leaders discuss stronger military ties against China. wsws.org Australian PM Anthony Albanese and the right-wing New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon called for enhanced military interoperability while hypocritically denouncing Beijing.
(2025-08-15). Australia: Police officers jailed over assault of mentally ill woman in Western Sydney. wsws.org The naked woman was kicked twice in the head, dragged along the road by her hair, punched and pepper-sprayed six times, including in the face and genitals.
(2025-08-15). Trump's tariffs: A war against the working class. wsws.org A central aim of Trump's tariffs is to provide revenue to the administration to pay for the handouts to the ultra-wealthy and the corporations.
(2025-08-15). Germany pledges additional military aid for Ukraine and spearheads European rearmament drive. wsws.org With the Ukrainian military suffering severe setbacks and transatlantic tensions mounting, the EU powers are providing additional military aid for Kiev and are moving toward the full militarisation of society and the establishment of a war economy—at the expense of the democratic and social rights of the working class.
(2025-08-15). IAM bureaucracy appeals to fascist Senator Hawley to intervene in Boeing strike. wsws.org Boeing machinists should set up rank-and-file committees to mobilize other sections of workers behind them, their real allies in this fight, and prepare for a break with the IAM apparatus and political struggle against both big business parties.
(2025-08-15). Trump orders Pentagon to use military force against Latin American drug cartels. wsws.org A US invasion of Mexico would rupture relations between the two countries, blow apart the USMCA trade agreement, and lead to another forever war.
(2025-08-15). Family of Toledo Jeep worker Antonio Gaston files lawsuit for wrongful death, citing Stellantis safety violations. wsws.org At a press conference Monday, family members of Antonio Gaston explained that the lawsuit was aimed at getting to the truth of his August 2024 death and preventing more needless tragedies.
(2025-08-15). Union Pacific train derails near Dallas, Texas carrying hazardous materials. wsws.org The derailment involved 35 cars carrying hydrochloric acid, propane and fuel, narrowly avoiding an environmental and public safety disaster.
(2025-08-15). In run-up to Trump-Putin talks, Russian offensive encircles Ukrainian units in Pokrovsk. wsws.org Despite the talks, there will be no lasting diplomatic resolution of the NATO-Russia conflict, which can only be ended on a progressive basis by an anti-war movement of the working class.
(2025-08-15). Royal Mail workers challenge CWU's claim of a "no strings" pay deal with billionaire Kretinsky. wsws.org On social media, postal workers have slammed the pay offer as an insult and a profit-gouging exercise, demanding of the CWU: "How much in bonuses do you receive for trying to talk us into voting yes? Terrible deal and you know it."
(2025-08-15). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: IDBI bank workers strike nationwide against privatisation; Chenai corporation conservancy workers' strike enters third week; Bangladesh: Thousands of MPO teachers demand federal recognition; Australia: WesTrac heavy machinery maintenance workers strike in NSW; Glencore Ulan underground coal miners continue industrial action.
(2025-08-15). New Zealand teachers to strike over 1 percent pay offer. wsws.org As teachers and nurses launch a fresh wave of strikes, objective conditions require a unified industrial and political campaign by the entire working class to defeat the government's austerity agenda.
(2025-08-15). Smoldering Syria: Ongoing Security Crisis Undermines the Country's Future. dissidentvoice.org The fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria last December was so swift and surreal that the initial euphoria lingered both inside and outside the country despite public unrest turning to brutal arrests turning to executions turning to mass murder. These actions of the new Syrian authorities have been described either as efforts to "restore order" …
(2025-08-15). How the Toxic Manosphere is Grooming Adolescent Boys. dissidentvoice.org 
Attribution: Denitza Tchacarova: A Russian poster urging open your eyes — against women being abused. Over the past decade, the "Manosphere" — a loosely connected but increasingly influential network of blogs, forums, influencers, and online communities — has become a powerful vehicle for promoting traditional gender roles, male grievance politics, and opposition to feminism. Once considered …
(2025-08-15). What Lies Behind Trump's Attacks Against Venezuela? dissidentvoice.org 
As if President Trump intended to meet professional US mercenary Erik Prince halfway, US Attorney General Pam Bondi increased the existing US bounty on President Maduro—originally set at $15 million—from $25 million to $50 million for anyone providing "information leading to his arrest or conviction." In late 2024, Prince, a professional mercenary, alongside Venezuela's far …
(2025-08-15). Global Warming en Vogue, Deal With It! dissidentvoice.org Global Warming ("GW") is winning, and it is gaining. Obstacles to hotter temperatures are falling to the wayside, allowing GW to go for more intense heatwaves along with much, much higher sea levels. Alas, the greenest of green countries are turning tail and de-emphasizing commitments to fight climate change. Several of the 196 countries subject …
(2025-08-15). Eugenics and the Discriminatory Misuse of Gene Science Explored. dissidentvoice.org A beautiful, troubling reminder… A must-watch. — Erik Peterson, Assoc. Prof. of the History of Science, University of Alabama, Author, The Shortest History of Eugenics In The Name of the Gene Directed by Stephanie Welch Produced by Stephanie Welch, Andrew Kimbrell, Jed Riffe The concept of a "gene" — which came about during the Gilded …
(2025-08-15). Parents in high places: the Nepo babies climbing the Labour ranks. thecanary.co 
Labour was once the party of the working class. 'For the many, not the few.' But now? The rise of Nepo babies means all it takes is a rich Daddy. Nepotism: Jack Lubner chair of Young Labour, son of Gary Lubner who just so happened to donate millions to the pic.twitter.com/yDjg3YH6Nt — Paul Lillie […] | By
(2025-08-15). Human rights ignored as UK endorses Moroccan control of Western Sahara. thecanary.co In June, just weeks before home secretary Yvette Cooper proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist group, the UK government reversed longstanding policy by endorsing Morocco's autonomy plan over Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony that has been under illegal occupation for 50 years. UK backs agreement maintaining Morocco's colonial occupation in West Sahara In a […] | By
(2025-08-15). Facial recognition to be used by more police forces than ever. thecanary.co Police forces across the country are launching an unprecedented rollout of Orwellian facial recognition technology. Civil liberties campaign group Big Brother Watch has condemned the move as a "frightening expansion" of the technology and branded it as: worrying for our democracy. The Home Office has announced that seven more police forces are buying their own […] | By
(2025-08-15). The DWP has denied nearly half a million disabled people daily living PIP in just 21 months. thecanary.co Half a million claimants have tried and failed to qualify for the daily living element of the state's Personal Independence Payment (DWP PIP) since November 2024, according to Freedom of Information (FOI). Disability activist Lurgee Liz tweeted a Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) FOI response from 4 Aug 2025. She warned that under new […] | By
(2025-08-15). UK government inaction is jeopardising the futures of over 40 Palestinian university students. thecanary.co The following is a statement from the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians, Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Global Legal Action Network, Campaign Against Arms Trade, Health Workers 4 Palestine, and War on Want. As UK organisations working on human rights, we urge the government to urgently facilitate the visa applications of over 40 Palestinian students in […] | By
(2025-08-15). Unite members are looking at steps to cut ties with Labour and join up with the new Corbyn-Sultana Party. thecanary.co Unite the Union has held the first follow-up meeting to the successful 'Trade Unionists for a New Party' campaign launch it hosted in July. Over 220 Unite activists attended a 'Unite for a New Party' call to discuss the details of what needs to be done in this currently Labour-affiliated union to make sure that […] | By
(2025-08-15). Zarah Sultana is coming to Yorkshire to support 2026 electoral campaign launch. thecanary.co Weeks after Zarah Sultana joined efforts to build a new left party, local campaigners in West Yorkshire have confirmed that she will be coming up north to support their 2026 electoral campaign launch. "The march of the north in support of the new left party" The People's Alliance for Change and Equality (PACE) has been […] | By
(2025-08-15). The Heat: U.S. Economy. america.cgtn.com 
The Producer Price Index which tracks what businesses charge for goods and services, rose 0.9 percent in July. It's the largest monthly increase in more than three years and evidence that U.S. President Trump's tariffs are driving up the costs of imported goods. | So far, retailers have been able to shield consumers by pre-ordering inventory but analysts say it's only a matter of time before those costs are passed on. Tariffs are also impacting the labor market with nearly two million Americans receiving unemployment benefits. | The U.S. Federal Reserve will meet again in September to discuss whether or not to cu…
(2025-08-15). Taliban marks fourth anniversary of return to power with internal threats. aljazeera.com Four years on, Afghanistan remains an international pariah for its harsh repression of women.
(2025-08-15). Hurricane Erin threatens Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands with flooding. aljazeera.com Heavy rains are forecast to start with the storm expected to become a major Category 3 storm over the weekend.
(2025-08-15). Afghans in US mark Taliban Kabul takeover amid Trump immigration crackdown. aljazeera.com Advocates say Trump policies add fear to four years of uncertainty for Afghans seeking safety in US after Taliban rise.
(2025-08-15). 'I believe I can': Elizabeth Palin runs for Bougainville North women's seat. asiapacificreport.nz By Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific senior journalist Elizabeth Tako Palin is one of five women contesting the Bougainville North women's reserved seat next month. It was previously held by Amanda Masono, who has chosen to contest the open Atolls seat, which was once held by her father. The autonomous Papua New Guinea region is holding…
(2025-08-15). 'We need to be involved': Pasifika candidates running in Auckland local election. asiapacificreport.nz By Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ Pacific journalist Former Pacific candidates and new faces are putting their names forward for this year's Auckland local government election in Aotearoa. The final confirmed list of candidates is out. In the Manukau ward, Councillor Lotu Fuli, one of three current Auckland councillors of Pacific descent, has also served on the…
(2025-08-15). Trump and Putin Meeting in Alaska: 'Chess With the Bear'. bylinetimes.com 
(2025-08-15). 'Why Optimism of the Intellect Is Needed to Counter Britain's Spiral Into Despair'. bylinetimes.com Where does hope come from? The relentless diet of terrible news sits heavily on our shoulders and drags us all down at least a few notches. | Charlatans like
(2025-08-15). 'An Appointment that Will Take the National Theatre Into a Golden Era'. bylinetimes.com For the seventh time in its history, the baton of artistic director of the National Theatre changes hands in September, as Indhu Rubasingham opens her first season. | She is not only the first woman to be put in charge of the country's pre-eminent theatre, but also the first person of colour. | It is a measure of how limited the gene pool had become that she is also the first since its founder Laurence Olivier not to have graduated from Cambridge (Rubasingham went instead to Hull, and Olivier the Central School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art). | The National's board was not, however, in the business of…
(2025-08-15). Ari Berman on Voting Rights Erasure. fair.org 
(2025-08-15). JoAnne Lingle: Battling injustice from Hebron to Washington. electronicintifada.net Christian Peacemaker Team activist brought a courageous voice and presence to West Bank efforts.
(2025-08-15). Belarus to finalize BelVitunipharm vaccine production project by 2030. eng.belta.by A major investment project at the BelVitunipharm enterprise is to be | implemented by 2030, Vitebsk Oblast Governor Aleksandr Subbotin said | following a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on…
(2025-08-15). Eurasian Intergovernmental Council to reconvene in Minsk on 29-30 September. eng.belta.by Significant matters concerning Eurasian economic integration were discussed at the meeting in Kyrgyzstan. In particular, a report was presented on faster digitization processes in freight transportation by rail inside the Eurasian Economic Union and in trade with third countries.
(2025-08-15). Industrial performance seen as key to achieving all targets in Belarusian regions. eng.belta.by The meeting reviewed the social and economic development results and budget execution for Mogilev Oblast in the first half of 2025, identifying potential growth areas for the regional economy.
(2025-08-15). Quarry road scraper from Belarusian BelAZ getting ready for commercial operation. eng.belta.by During the entire period BelAZ service specialists and personnel of an open-pit coal mine worked in two shifts to test the performance of the heavy vehicle in order to tune the systems for consequent commercial operation.
(2025-08-15). Belarus government contacts with White House, U.S. Department of State in spotlight. eng.belta.by After talking to the Belarus president the U.S. president made a post on the social network Truth Social. Among other things Donald Trump wrote that "we are also discussing the release of 1,300 additional prisoners". Valentin Rybakov was asked to explain the manner of the conversation about the matter.
(2025-08-15). CIS plenipotentiaries to convene in Minsk on 19 August. eng.belta.by A regular meeting of the CIS Council of Permanent Plenipotentiary | Representatives will take place at the CIS Executive Committee in Minsk | on 19 August.
(2025-08-15). Eismont explains how Lukashenko, Trump discussed release of prisoners. eng.belta.by Natalya Eismont explained: "As for the prisoners. The conversation was limited to the U.S. president thanking the Belarusian head of state for the decisions made with regard to 16 people. In response our president said that we don't stop, we have been working in this direction, and continue working."
(2025-08-15). Putin, Trump begin summit with one-on-one talks in U.S. president's limo. eng.belta.by After a photo shoot on the tarmac of the U.S. military base Elmendorf-Richardson Donald Trump invited Vladimir Putin to travel to the negotiation venue in his armored limousine Cadillac One. This is how the leaders started confidential talks even on the way to the negotiation venue.
(2025-08-15). Putin, Trump meet on runway in Anchorage. eng.belta.by Donald Trump greeted the guest right on a runway of the U.S. joint military base Elmendorf-Richardson. The American leader was clapping hands as he welcomed his guest, who was walking along a red carpet strip. The politicians had a firm handshake.
(2025-08-15). Putin-Trump talks begin in three-on-three format. eng.belta.by The meeting is taking place in a room at premises of the U.S. military base Elmendorf-Richardson. The room is decorated with a Russian flag and a U.S. flag.
(2025-08-15). Putin's aircraft lands in Anchorage. eng.belta.by It is the first meeting of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump after the Republican president returned to the White House in January 2025. Apart from that, it is the first visit of a Russian leader to Alaska ever, including the time of the Russian Empire and the USSR.
(2025-08-15). Trump in Anchorage to meet with Putin. eng.belta.by The White House press pool clarified that the aircraft landed at 10: 20 local time (21: 20 Minsk time).
(2025-08-15). Trump looks forward to meeting with Lukashenko. eng.belta.by "I had a wonderful talk with the highly respected President of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko. The purpose of the call was to thank him for the release of 16 prisoners," Donald Trump wrote.
(2025-08-15). Who initiated phone call between Lukashenko, Trump? Rybakov explains. eng.belta.by When asked who initiated the conversation between Aleksandr Lukashenko and Donald Trump, Valentin Rybakov said: "U.S. President Donald Trump called President of the Republic of Belarus Aleksandr Grigoryevich Lukashenko."
(2025-08-15). Zhang Wenchuan: Belarus-China wartime friendship laid foundation for lasting brotherhood. eng.belta.by The friendship between the peoples of Belarus and China, forged during the hardships of war, has become an inexhaustible source of brotherhood, Chinese Ambassador to Belarus Zhang Wenchuan said at the opening ceremony of a photo exhibition.
(2025-08-15). Lukashenko congratulates Trump on good work to secure peace deal in Caucasus. eng.belta.by According to Natalya Eismont, during the phone call the leaders of the two countries also discussed the topic of Iran and the Middle East. The Belarusian head of state is convinced that progress would be secured on these matters, she added.
(2025-08-15). Lukashenko invites Trump and family to visit Belarus. eng.belta.by An agreement was reached to continue contacts. The Belarus president invited Donald Trump and his family to visit Minsk. The invitation was accepted, the press service of the Belarusian head of state said.
(2025-08-15). Lukashenko suggests framework for joint work of state, private pharmaceutical companies. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko suggested that state and private pharmaceutical enterprises operate within a unified organizational structure based on shared interests as he spoke at a meeting held on 15 August to discuss the development of biopharmaceuticals in the country.
(2025-08-15). Lukashenko talks to Trump over phone. eng.belta.by The leaders of the two countries discussed matters on the bilateral agenda, regional affairs, and the situation in hot spots, including Ukraine.
(2025-08-15). Lukashenko talks to U.S. president's representative John Coale over phone. eng.belta.by The phone call took place in continuation of the head of state's conversation with President of the United States of America Donald Trump. Upon Donald Trump's instructions John Coale called the Belarusian leader.
(2025-08-15). Belarusian scientists good enough to substitute more imported veterinary drugs with local ones. eng.belta.by Asked about the production of veterinary drugs, Vladimir Karanik stressed that the Academy of Sciences has never stayed outside this process. In his words, the Experimental Veterinary Science Institute named after S.N. Vyshelessky actively works with vaccine manufacturers.
(2025-08-15). contribution to WWII Victory showcased in Xinhua exhibition. eng.belta.by The photo exhibition titled Remembering the Past, Building the Future | vividly reflects the Chinese nation's tremendous contribution to the | Victory, President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua said in his video | address to attendees of the exhibition's opening ceremony on 15 August, | commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese…
(2025-08-15). Chinese ambassador highlights unity, national spirit in WWII Victory legacy. eng.belta.by The victory of the Chinese people in the war will remain forever etched | in world history, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China | to Belarus Zhang Wenchuan said during the opening ceremony of a photo | exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the | Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World | War II at the Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great…
(2025-08-15). Belarus wins opener at China basketball tournament. eng.belta.by The Belarusian national basketball team has made a winning start at | Central Asia International Basketball Men's Tournament 2025 in China's | Yining.
(2025-08-15). Video: Masses Converge on Baalbek for Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (A.S.). english.almanar.com.lb 
The shrine of Sayyida Khawla (A.S) in Baalbek hosted a large-scale commemoration of the Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (A.S.), as thousands of worshippers arrived in procession from regions across Lebanon. Participants marched on foot to the shrine to renew their pledge of allegiance to the Imam, his family, and his companions. Tents have been set …
(2025-08-15). Army Has No Choice but to Confront Israeli Attacks on Lebanon: Commander-in-Chief. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Lebanese Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Rodolph Haykal inspected the site of the explosion inside the arms and ammunition depot in Wadi Zebqin, Tyre. A number of Lebanese soldiers were martyred an injured last Saturday in an explosion of Israeli war leftover munitions in the southern Lebanese town of Majdalzoun. General Haykal directly examined the aftermath …
(2025-08-15). Al-Manar reporter: Israeli occupation forces incurred into Yaroun town and detonated a previously targeted house which lies 1000 meters away from the Lebanese-Palestinian borders. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-08-15). Hezbollah Military Media: We Will Not Hand Over Arms. english.almanar.com.lb 
Hezbollah Military Media posted on Friday a video which affirms that the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon will never relinquish arms at whatever costs. The video includes the confirmations made by the Master of the Ummah Martyrs Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah and Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem in this regard. Sheikh Qassem affirmed on Friday that the …
(2025-08-15). Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Tells Trump to Stay Out; Decries Authoritarianism, War on Poor People. democracynow.org 
President Trump says his takeover of policing in Washington, D.C., will serve as an example of policies he hopes to enact in other major U.S. cities, including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. All the cities on his target list are led by Black mayors, and most have "sanctuary" policies limiting local cooperation with federal immigration authorities. | Responding to Trump's threats, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson tells Democracy Now! that his city will not "cower or bend or be intimidated by these attempts to divide and conquer our communities." He says that unlike Trump's mili…
(2025-08-15). Israel intensifies outreach to Iranians as Tehran anticipates another war. longwarjournal.org As Tehran continues to ready for a potential conflict, Israel has ramped up direct appeals to the Iranian public, offering water technology, urging protests, and hinting at a regime collapse. The Israeli campaign has drawn sharp backlash from Iranian leaders, while both sides maintain a shadow war marked by likely sabotage and public military preparations.
(2025-08-15). Sunni Arab tribes mobilize against the Syrian Democratic Forces. longwarjournal.org Several Sunni Arab tribes in northeast Syria, which encompasses 30 percent of the country and is currently under the control of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), have called for a general mobilization against the SDF.
(2025-08-15). Yemeni officials seize weapons sent to Houthis. longwarjournal.org Yemeni forces seized a shipment of weapons that originated in China and was bound for the Houthis, marking the second major weapons interception this summer. The seized shipments indicate the Yemeni terrorist group's efforts to rearm.
(2025-08-15). UE prepara mudanàßa de regime na Hungria. globalresearch.ca Aparentemente, a UE planeja endurecer ainda mais suas medidas intervencionistas nos assuntos internos dos países-membros. De acordo com informaàßàµes recentemente divulgadas por autoridades russas, as elites políticas europeias planejam uma mudanàßa de regime na Hungria — um país que se …
(2025-08-15). Trump's Takeover of DC Police Department Faces New Lawsuit amid Crackdown. globalresearch.ca The United States capital, Washington, DC, has challenged President Donald Trump's takeover of its police department in court, hours after his administration
(2025-08-15). NATO Warfare in Syria: Creating and Exploiting Desperation. globalresearch.ca [This article by Mark Taliano was first published by GR in June 2019.] | NATO terrorists murdered the Grand Mufti's son. They murdered the Minister of Reconciliation's[1] son, all with a view to corrupting the Syrian government and to bending its …
(2025-08-15). Indonesia Will Play a Key Role in Russia's Asian Balancing Act. Andrew Korybko. globalresearch.ca Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was Putin's guest of honor during mid-June's St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The privilege that was bestowed upon him wasn't surprising since bilateral ties have greatly strengthened since last year as documented
(2025-08-15). Rutherford Institute Warns Against Ordinance That Could Bar Churches From Offering Cold-Weather Shelters to the Homeless. globalresearch.ca The Rutherford Institute is urging Louisa County officials to amend a proposed ordinance that could place roadblocks in the way of churches providing life-saving shelter to the homeless on cold nights.
(2025-08-15). Selected Articles: Will the Trump-Putin Meeting be Held in Alaska at a U.S. Military Base? Or in the "Neutral Zone" of the Diomede Islands in the Bering Strait? globalresearch.ca 
By The White House has confirmed that …
(2025-08-15). US Economy Tariffs, Deficit Spending and Debt. Helena Glass. globalresearch.ca Two US chip makers, Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, have made a deal with President Trump; for every authorized advanced AI chip they sell to China, the US government gets 15% of the revenue. | Effectively nationalizing public corporations while opening …
(2025-08-15). HHS Story Time with Uncle Bobby Kennedy Jr. globalresearch.ca Gather around, kids, the US Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), Uncle Bobby Kennedy, has a story for us — a story about why mRNA vaccines are safe and ineffective.