Mitchell Plitnick (2025-08-16). Democrats torn between voters and donors on Palestine. mondoweiss.net Democrats, including those eyeing a 2028 presidential run, are flailing as it becomes clear that supporting Israel is now a political loser. While politicians navigate this new terrain, pro-Israel groups are scrambling to rebuild liberal support.

newleftreview (2025-08-16). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—1. newleftreview.org In the first instalment of a major contribution to the reconceptualization of a post-capitalist social order, Aaron Benanav marshals insights from a long century of socialist thought and practice—Cabet, Marx, Preobrazhensky, Neurath, Keynes—to lay the theoretical foundations for his own multi-criterial model.

newleftreview (2025-08-16). Alyssa Battistoni: Situating Freedom. newleftreview.org How might we reimagine freedom on an increasingly turbulent and resource-constrained planet? Charting a course between rival left accounts, Alyssa Battistoni offers a conception inspired by de Beauvoir's Ethics of Ambiguity: a 'situated' freedom, which recognizes natural contingency and centres human agency.

newleftreview (2025-08-16). Michael Burawoy: Palestine through a South African Lens. newleftreview.org In a draft text sent to NLR before his tragically early death, the sociologist reflects on the reasons for the starkly different outcomes of Afrikaner and Zionist settler colonialisms: in South Africa, a unified democratic republic, with all its problems; in Israel, ongoing war.

newleftreview (2025-08-16). Michael Levien: Michael Burawoy. newleftreview.org Intellectual reconstruction of the work of Michael Burawoy, from globe-spanning analysis of production regimes—post-colonial, advanced capitalist, state socialist—to theoretical dialogues with Polanyi, Bourdieu and Du Bois.

newleftreview (2025-08-16). NLR Editors: Michael Burawoy: 1947—2025. newleftreview.org The well-travelled life and consistently lucid, radical thought of global labour's great comparative ethnographer—and social theorist.

newleftreview (2025-08-16). Roberto Schwarz: Political Polyphonies. newleftreview.org Interview with the Brazilian critic and theorist on the literary and political ideas informing his epic play, Queen Lira. A volatile cacophony of voices disputing his country's path, from Dilma's impeachment to Bolsonaro's rise and Lula's unexpected return.

newleftreview (2025-08-16). Zhang Yongle: Reconfiguring Hegemony. newleftreview.org A view from China of the battle for America's ideological soul, pitting Trump, home-grown nemesis of Western liberal democracy, against Francis Fukuyama, subtlest philosopher of its world-historical triumph. Are these contrasted figures two manifestations of the same hegemonic principle?

Noto Suoneto (2025-08-16). Reimagining Asia's Position in the World of Disorder. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Noto Suoneto and Genevieve Donnellon-May The global order is in disarray. Great power competition is intensifying, multilateral institutions are weakening, and long-standing alliances are under strain. Conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, economic fragmentation, climate shocks, and the erosion of global norms have deepened a sense of instability. The war in Ukraine has …

Ronald Shabazz (2025-08-16). Ari Lennox's Honest Comments on Colorism on MARTIN Show Sparks Blacklash: Here is How She Responded. moguldom.com R&B singer Ari Lennox has responded to criticism following her recent comments about the treatment of Tichina Arnold's character Pam on the classic 90s sitcom "Martin," defending her perspective while acknowledging her emotional sensitivity. In an Instagram Live session, Lennox addressed the backlash stemming from her critique of how Martin Lawrence's character repeatedly mocked Pam's …

Ronald Shabazz (2025-08-16). As Media Industry Pressures Mount, Byron Allen Sells 10 Local TV Stations to Gray Media in $171 Million Deal. moguldom.com Media mogul Byron Allen has begun divesting his local television holdings, selling 10 stations to Gray Media in a $171 million transaction that marks the first major sale from his 28-station portfolio amid unprecedented industry-wide restructuring affecting all traditional media companies. Allen's strategic divestiture comes as the broader media landscape faces severe financial pressures, with …

Ronald Shabazz (2025-08-16). How Did Morehouse College Dropout Bag Halle Berry? 15 Things to Know About Van Hunt. moguldom.com Van Hunt, the 55-year-old musician dating Academy Award winner Halle Berry, revealed in June that he has proposed marriage but remains waiting for an answer. The Grammy-winning artist has been in a relationship with Berry since 2020, following an introduction through his brother during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are key facts and factors about Hunt …

Ronald Shabazz (2025-08-16). Trump Fires Official Behind Monthly Jobs Report After Weak Data, Nominates Controversial Heritage Foundation Economist. moguldom.com President Donald Trump fired the head of the government agency that produces monthly jobs reports on August 1 after disappointing employment data, then nominated Heritage Foundation economist E.J. Antoni to replace her, sparking unprecedented criticism from economists across the political spectrum. The dramatic move came after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released data showing the …

Ronald Shabazz (2025-08-16). Top Black Democrats Hakeem Jeffries, Cory Booker, and Bakari Sellers Won't Endorse NYC Primary Winner Mamdani: Critics Point to Foreign Lobby. moguldom.com Democratic establishment faces backlash for refusing to support party's mayoral nominee despite "blue no matter who" tradition Three prominent Democratic leaders are facing mounting criticism for their refusal to endorse Zohran Mamdani, who decisively won New York City's Democratic mayoral primary last month, with critics pointing to the influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups as the …

Staff (2025-08-16). What Are the Challenges and Solutions in Scaling Custom Generative AI Solutions Across Multiple Platforms? moguldom.com Custom generative AI is changing how businesses work. Companies want AI that fits their specific needs, not generic solutions. But here's the problem: you need your AI to work everywhere your business operates. Think about it. Your customers use different devices. Your teams work on various platforms. Your data lives in multiple clouds. You can't …

Staff (2025-08-16). Kajabi Pricing Plans and Feature Breakdown. moguldom.com Amidst the booming online education arena, discovering the ideal platform for your organization is a significant decision. It is natural for people and companies to look for a solution that provides ease, flexibility, and a comprehensive set of tools. A leading choice is Kajabi, a course creation, , and sales platform. This article digs deeper …

Staff (2025-08-16). Discover the Best Asset Software for Small Teams. moguldom.com Any organization, but especially small teams, needs to be great at asset management. Good asset management guarantees proper utilization of resources, helps to cut costs, and optimizes productivity. In this post, we look at how the right software can help small teams manage assets more quickly and simply. With limited resources and manpower, small teams …

Staff (2025-08-16). When Is a Payday Loan the Right Choice for Carlsbad Residents? moguldom.com Life in Carlsbad offers plenty of perks, from beautiful coastal views to a thriving local community. But even in such a great place to live, unexpected expenses can catch anyone off guard. When you find yourself in such difficult situations, sometimes you need quick financial assistance to stay on track. That's where payday loans can …

Staff (2025-08-16). Crypto Gaming: How Blockchain Is Powering a New Generation of Independent Casino Platforms. moguldom.com Blockchain is not new to the iGaming sector, but in recent years, the technology has experienced a massive boom. Traditional operators rely on centralized systems and payment processing that involves intermediaries. On the contrary, crypto platforms bring a fresh breath to the industry, increasing transparency, security, and convenience for customers. Unlike traditional gaming sites, they …

Staff (2025-08-16). Venezuela Welcomes 341 Migrants From US Under Return to Homeland Program. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( On Wednesday, August 13, 183 deported citizens

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

Palestine Justice Coalition (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.

Lynda Carson (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!

Alicia Kuhl (2025-08-16). Rest in Peace Erica Aitken. indybay.org When I was unhoused not everyone in the community was bad to me…

Faye Wilson Kennedy (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…

Alicia Kuhl (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.

repost (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.

Leon Kunstenaar (2025-08-16). Resistance Grows – ICE Vigil at SF Court House. indybay.org From Mark Twain: "Though History Does Not Repeat, It Often Rhymes"

Phil Pasquini (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."

LVP (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…

Steve Pleich (2025-08-16). Monday 9/1: Labor Day Community Barbecue & Fish Fry. indybay.org Veterans Memorial Building | 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…

DxE SF Bay Area (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…

a crew of anarchist birdwatchers (2025-08-16). 75+ Flock Cameras Disabled in Bay Area. indybay.org anarchists attack flock cameras in oakland and sf…

Dan Bacher (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.

Dan Bacher (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.

Center for Biological Diversity (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.

Codepink (2025-08-16). Sunday 8/24: Webinar: Captive Resistance: The Palestinian Struggle Behind Bars. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/ca824…

via Indivisible Pajaro Valley (2025-08-16). Sunday 8/24: Si Se Puede – No More Pesticides. indybay.org Barrios Unidos, 1817 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…

Anand Naidoo (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…

aljazeera (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.

aljazeera (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

eng.belta.by (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.

eng.belta.by (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.

eng.belta.by (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.

eng.belta.by (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."

eng.belta.by (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.

eng.belta.by (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.

eng.belta.by (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.

eng.belta.by (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.

eng.belta.by (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.

eng.belta.by (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.

eng.belta.by (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.

eng.belta.by (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.

newarab (2025-08-16). Pakistan rescuers recover bodies after monsoon rains kill 320. newarab.com Rescuers were struggling to retrieve bodies from debris after flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains across northern Pakistan killed at least 321 people in the past 48 hours, authorities said on Saturday. | The majority of deaths, 307, were reported in mountainous Most were killed in flash floods and collapsing houses, with the dead including 15 women and 13 children. At least 23 others were injured. | One resident told AFP it felt like "the end of the…

newarab (2025-08-16). UK to prosecute more than 60 people for Palestine Action support. newarab.com At least 60 people will be prosecuted for "showing support" for the recently proscribed Palestine Action group, in addition to three already charged, London's Metropolitan Police said on Friday. | "We have put arrangements in place that will enable us to investigate and prosecute significant numbers each week if necessary," the Met said in a statement. | More than 700 people have been arrested since it was banned as a terrorist group in early July, including 522 people arrested at a protest last weekend for displaying placards backing the group – thought to be the highest ever recorded number of detentions at…

newarab (2025-08-16). Trump speaks with Zelensky, NATO leaders after summit with Putin. newarab.com Donald Trump held a lengthy phone call with Ukrainian President Trump held the calls on his way back to Washington, landing in the early hours of Saturday morning. | European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was among those on the call, in which Trump…

newarab (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".

newarab (2025-08-16). Taliban mark fourth year in power in Afghanistan. newarab.com Afghanistan's Helicopters circled above

newarab (2025-08-16). Israeli settlers injure Palestinians in West Bank attacks. newarab.com

newarab (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…

newarab (2025-08-16). Will Qatar make history as MENA's first Olympics host. newarab.com At the centre stage of Qatar's 2036 Olympic ambitions lies more than the potential for a defining moment in international sport. It's a statement. | 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 a…

newarab (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,

newarab (2025-08-16). MENA Sports Wrap: Iran region's last hope in FIBA basketball cup. newarab.com

newarab (2025-08-16). Ukraine targets Russian oil refinery ahead of Putin-Trump summit. newarab.com

newarab (2025-08-16). Hezbollah accuses govt of 'handing' Lebanon to Israel. newarab.com Qassem spoke in a televised address after meeting

newarab (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

newarab (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…

newarab (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…

newarab (2025-08-16). Dozens of Turkish opposition members arrested in Istanbul. newarab.com

Peoples Dispatch (2025-08-16). Organizations from the African continent launch day of solidarity with the Alliance of Sahel States. peoplesdispatch.org As the second anniversary of the Alliance of Sahel States approaches on September 16, 2025, the Pan Africanism Today Secretariat (PAT), composed of over 70 people's movements and organizations across Africa, has issued a call to action, urging all progressive forces across the continent and around the globe to stand in solidarity with the AES. | According to PAT, this would entail publicly declaring solidarity with the peoples of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, amplifing the political significance of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), and exposing the role of imperialist powers and ECOWAS in undermining their sov…

Aminah Waheed (2025-08-16). Workers' in Pakistan's Punjab fight for their basic rights. peoplesdispatch.org Despite the rise in cost of living in Pakistan and a law fixing the minimum wage at just 140 US dollars per month, many factory owners have slashed wages, citing global market troubles.

Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. (2025-08-16). Thomas Sankara's Legacy Is Alive In The Sahel. popularresistance.org In the months after the 1987 coup in Burkina Faso that killed President Thomas Sankara, screen printers in the capital, Ouagadougou, began to churn out shirts with Sankara's face on them. The image soon spread throughout the country. Blaise Compaoré, Sankara's former minister of justice, went on to rule the country until 2014. He was suspected from the outset of orchestrating Sankara's murder, but it would take the Burkinabé courts until 2021—2022 to find him guilty. By then, he had long fled to Cà¥te d'Ivoire, where he remains a fugitive. Throughout his time in office, Compaoré claimed to be a follower…

Mnar Adley, Alan MacLeod, MintPress News. (2025-08-16). US Censorship, Pan-Africanism And The Rise Of Africa's Resistance. popularresistance.org On this episode of the MintCast, hosts Mnar Adley and Alan MacLeod speak with Ahmed Kaballo, the man behind the viral media outlet that the U.S. government has been trying to silence. | In September, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave a speech smearing media platform African Stream as secretly funded and controlled by Vladimir Putin himself. As Blinken said: | According to the outlet's website, 'African Stream is' — and I quote 'a pan-African digital media organization based exclusively on social media platforms, focused on giving a voice to all Africans, both at home and abroad.' In reality, the o…

Pavan Kulkarni, People's Dispatch. (2025-08-16). Tens Of Thousands Protest In Ivory Coast Against Slide Into Dictatorship. popularresistance.org France is "closely watching over the upcoming elections in October in its former colony, to ensure its protégé, President Alassane Ouattara, does not lose", said Achy Ekissi, General Secretary of the Revolutionary Communist Party of Ivory Coast (PCRCI). | Taking power in 2011 with the help of French military intervention, 83-year-old Ouattara is attempting to grab office for a fourth term by barring both main contestants from running for the upcoming election in October. | While "half-heartedly asking Ouattara to step down", France is "in reality, supporting his dictatorial drift because they have not yet found a…

Moon Of Alabama. (2025-08-16). Some Thoughts On The Trump-Putin Summit. popularresistance.org After reading some 20+ pieces about the upcoming Trump-Putin talks I still have no idea of what the outcome might be. Trump's uttering about the talks and Ukraine are, as usually, all over the place. | There seems to be some agreements already between the parties. If it were not so there would be no summit. | The Russian side is aiming at much more than Ukraine. The size and high ranks of its delegation is otherwise unexplained: | The Kremlin aide noted the very high level of the Russian delegation, which he said would include Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Ushakov himself, Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, Fina…

ELAPRE, Hood Communist. (2025-08-16). There Is No Revolution Without Revolutionary Consciousness. popularresistance.org A wind of despair blows relentlessly across the world. This wind of panic is the result of poverty and social inequalities. This has given rise to widespread wars that take various forms depending on the reality. Faced with the ravages of this phenomenon, Haiti is not spared (in fact, it is one of the biggest victims). | Haiti is plunged into insecurity in all its forms: poverty, arms trafficking and trade, organ and drugs trafficking and a lack of transportation, all of which have plunged the country into total financial insecurity. For many, Haiti has never experienced such a chaotic situation in history. | Thi…

Dr. Wilmer J. Leon, III, Popular Resistance. (2025-08-16). He Who Pays The Piper Calls The Tune. popularresistance.org In theory, the fundamental premise of American democracy is "one man (or person), one vote." Under the original concept of Jeffersonian Democracy, in most states access to the franchise was limited to White males who owned at least a fifty-acre plot of land. Towards the end of the 18th century and early into the 19th century, states began lifting the property and education requirements for White males. African Americans were legally granted the right to vote with the ratification of the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1870. Women were granted the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendmen…

Rebecca Rivas, Portside. (2025-08-16). Workers Picket Outside Boeing Facilities Near St. Louis. popularresistance.org Berkeley — Christy Williams stood outside the Boeing facility in St. Louis for hours on Tuesday next to her handwritten sign declaring: "We aren't building toasters!" | For the last three years, Williams and her son have helped build F-15 fighter jets at Boeing in the St. Louis area — something she called her life's dream. | "We're putting our bodies at risk with the physical and strenuous (work), and on top of all the chemicals and other just the dirty air that we're in there breathing," said Williams, an assembly mechanic. "We signed on for this because we wanted to build the best fighter jet in the…

Jenny Brown, Labor Notes. (2025-08-16). Columbia Tries To Undermine Its Unions, Hire Scab Instructors. popularresistance.org Imagine you get a letter from your manager a week before you are set to teach classes, removing you from teaching duties but saying you'll get paid anyway. This odd experience has happened to around 137 graduate students at Columbia University in New York City who teach core curriculum, language, and writing classes. They are members of Student Workers of Columbia (SWC), Auto Workers Local 2710. | Getting paid to not teach might sound pretty good, but in fact the university is hiring adjuncts with no union contract to do the work of union members. | "I spent all summer not knowing if I was going to teach or not,…

Sofya Aptekar, In These Times. (2025-08-16). Don't Single Out Military Deportations, Dismantle The Deportation Machine. popularresistance.org One Purple Heart veteran is in deportation proceedings. Another has self-deportedin anticipation of being detained. The father of three Marines is beaten and arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at work. The wife of a Marine languishes in a Louisiana immigration detention center, apprehended at her green card interview. | Amid a brutal escalation of immigrant deportations in 2025, a spate of news stories including those above highlights a convergence of the U.S. military and immigration system. Immigrants have always served in the U.S. military, and their veteran status does not protect th…

Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg, Truthout. (2025-08-16). US-Based Companies Announce Record Number Of Impending Layoffs. popularresistance.org Companies based in the U.S. announced in July that they plan to eliminate a record number of jobs, more than double the amount announced in the same month last year, according to a new report. | The report, from recruitment firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, tracks U.S.-based employers' announcements about layoffs, which do not indicate the number of job losses that have occurred or when the positions will be eliminated. The estimates can change based on a variety of factors, including, in the case of government layoffs, litigation, explained Gbenga Ajilore, chief economist at the Center on Budget and Policy…

Kelley Beaucar Vlahos (2025-08-16). Deal or no deal? Alaska summit ends with vague hints at something. responsiblestatecraft.org The

Staff (2025-08-16). Another Israel-Iran War Is Coming Soon (w/ Dave DeCamp). scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible donation. By Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti / Breaking Points Krystal and Saagar talk to Dave …

Staff (2025-08-16). Cop City Defendant has Domestic Terrorism Charge Dropped. unicornriot.ninja Atlanta, GA — Jamie Marsicano, one of dozens of defendants embroiled in the sprawling legal backlash brought against opponents of "Cop City," had a state-level Domestic Terrorism charge dropped in DeKalb County on Thursday. The dismissal represents the latest in a series of legal setbacks for the state as it moves forward with its expansive …

GABIK (2025-08-16). Namibia pledges billions to expand water and sanitation access. sanews.gov.za Namibia pledges billions to expand water and sanitation access | The Republic of Namibia has pledged to scale up investment in water and sanitation infrastructure through domestic financing, concessional loans, grants and private partnerships in a bid to ensure universal access to safe water and adequate sanitation. | "We acknowledge that there remain significant gaps in water infrastructure investment and that rapid solutions are urgently needed if Namibia and Africa at large are to achieve the UN Sustainable Developments Goals," Namibian Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani,…

GABIK (2025-08-16). AfDB scales up climate related financing in new strategy. sanews.gov.za AfDB scales up climate related financing in new strategy | With preparations underway for its 2026 — 2030 new Strategic Action Plan, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has explored more effective ways to leverage its position and status to attract more climate-related financing to the sector. | Delivering his remarks at the closing session of the Africa Union — Africa Investment Programme (AU-AIP) Water Investment Summit 2025 on Friday, Mtchera Chirwa, Director: Department of Water and Sanitation at the AfDB, said the bank is aligning future priorities with large-scale, impact-driven projects to acce…

GABIK (2025-08-16). Kigali to host landmark Africa water leadership symposium. sanews.gov.za Kigali to host landmark Africa water leadership symposium | The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Africa Hub has announced its commitment to co-convene a landmark leadership symposium aimed at addressing systemic challenges that hinder African countries from unlocking the bottom and middle tiers of the Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) investment pyramid. | The commitment was made at the inaugural African Union (AU)—AIP Water Summit, where leaders and governments announced investment pledges and commitments on Friday. | Speaking on the closing day of the summit, IRC Africa Hub Director Juste Nansi…

A A (2025-08-16). La guerra delle tariffe spinge l'India verso una ridefinizione della propria autonomia strategica. strategic-culture.su L'aumento punitivo dei dazi USA contro l'India ha acceso una crisi commerciale che si è subito riflessa in tensioni diplomatiche tra le due parti. Nuova Delhi risponde riaffermando autonomia strategica e cercando alleanze economiche e politiche alternative. | Segue nostro La decisione dell'amministrazione statunitense guidata da Donald Trump di aumentare progressivamente i dazi sulle importazioni indiane — fino a raggiungere, co…

A A (2025-08-16). Orso, Drago, Elefante, Tucano e Usignolo fissano Goldfinger. strategic-culture.su Ovviamente si tratta dell'Alaska. Ecco cosa c'è in gioco. Ma è il gioco delle ombre che è ancora più emozionante. | Segue nostro Ovviamente si tratta dell'Alaska. In tutto il mondo, per chi è cresciuto negli anni Sessanta della Guerra Fredda, è irr…

A a (2025-08-16). Ukraine: pax optima rerum. strategic-culture.su By Alfred de ZAYAS | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Peace is the highest good — every day that passes, more soldiers and civ…

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-08-16). Stop Giving Israeli Officials A Media Platform To Spout Lies. thealtworld.com

Charles Rotter (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.

David Matthau (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…

Editor (2025-08-16). Israel vs Iran: On the Brink of War? Can Trump Bring Peace with Russia? scheerpost.com By Jackson Hinkle Tensions are escalating in the Middle East as Israel and Iran stand on the edge of another possible war. Veteran journalist Joe Lauria joins Jackson Hinkle to explore whether Donald Trump can secure peace with Russia and prevent a catastrophic conflict between Israel and Iran. From secret diplomatic moves to high-stakes military …

Editor (2025-08-16). Trump on Summit with Putin: We Made Great Progress Today. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Kyle Anzalone / Following a three-hour meeting…

Guest Blogger (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.

Guest Blogger (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.

Ian F. Blair (2025-08-16). Chaos on New York's Streets, Brought to You by the NYPD. theintercept.com An NYPD cruiser and a yellow cab collide on Broadway and 58th Street in Manhattan on September 13, 2020. Photo: Gabriele Holtermann/Sipa USA/AP | On a street in Harlem, a New York Police Department officer sees a line of cars in front of him and can't help himself. First, he sits idle, acting as if nothing is happening — because nothing, in fact, is happening. The stoplight in front of him is red, cars are patiently waiting, an e-bicycle whizzes by. A pedestrian looks both ways and crosses unremarkably. | That's when something strange occurs. The officer inches his Ford Police Interceptor Utility [m…

Maria Pulcinella (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.

Mark J Willière (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). A Short Summary … smoothiex12.blogspot.com of today's proceedings in Anchorage. This is Europe, 404 and Western msm combined in one picture.
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Saeed Minhas (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 …

SKWAWKBOX (2025-08-16). Top Israeli cyberwar official caught in Las Vegas child predator ring sting. skwawkbox.org Another alleged Israeli paedophile allowed to flee back to Israel Top Israeli cyberwarfare specialist Tom Alexandrovich was arrested in Las Vegas this week, along with seven other alleged child sex predators, on felony charges of 'Luring a Child with Computer for Sex Act' in a police sting operation. Alexandrovich is on of the Israeli government's …

THINK TANK Productions (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 …

Wasim Qadri (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 …

WiBOPM (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 …

newarab (2025-08-16). ICC arrest warrants for Ben-Gvir, Smotrich 'ready': report. newarab.com Prosecutors at the Middle East Eye (MEE) reported that prosecutors have prepared arrest warrants against the pair on charges of apartheid. | The cases have yet to be submitted to the court, although deputy prosecu…

albawaba (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…

albawaba (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…

albawaba (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…

albawaba (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…

albawaba (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…

albawaba (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…

aljazeera (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.

aljazeera (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.

aljazeera (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.

Ayelett Shani (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…

geo.tv (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…

geo.tv (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…

geo.tv (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…

geo.tv (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…

Hamas — Islamic Resistance Movement (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 . . . |

ICRC (2025-08-16). Colombia: 2025 set to be the decade's worst year in humanitarian terms. icrc.org Figures from January to May 2025…

ICRC (2025-08-16). Ethiopia: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org Staying Humanitarian in a World That Won't Stand Still…

ICRC (2025-08-16). Philippines: Committed to serve humanity. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to June 2025…

Mae Palty (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'…

Marie Kelly (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 . . . |

Middle East Monitor (2025-08-16). Bare Life: Israel is engineering Starvation to Redefine the Meaning of Life for Palestinians. juancole.com by (

newarab (2025-08-16). Meet Nayomi: The Iraqi musician redefining women in rap. newarab.com

newarab (2025-08-16). Libya to hold rare local vote in test for divided nation. newarab.com Key The UN mission in Libya,…

newarab (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…

newarab (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

Ronen Tal (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…

The Conversation (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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. …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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, …

The Independent (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 …

Amy Shea (2025-08-16). Tuesday 9/16: Book Launch Event – Too Poor to Die. indybay.org

aljazeera (2025-08-16). Indonesians raise anime pirate flag in protest as nation marks independence. aljazeera.com

ecns.cn (2025-08-16). (W.E. Talk) Chinese bamboo industry enters EU market? China-EU green innovation deserves credit. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2025-08-16). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Aug. 10-Aug. 16). ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2025-08-16). Who are the athletes? Humanoid robots are entering sporting games! ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2025-08-16). International Memorial Day for Comfort Women : Filipinos march to demand Japan's apology and compensation. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2025-08-16). World Humanoid Sports Games open in Beijing. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2025-08-16). Beijing installs floral decorations to mark 80th anniversary of victory over Japanese aggression, fascism. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2025-08-16). Chinese athletes pursue excellence with passion at the World Games 2025 in Chengdu. ecns.cn

A A (2025-08-16). The intelligence community — our protector or the perpetrator? strategic-culture.su

A a (2025-08-16). Ursula's big success: More U.S. tariffs — a deal to cry about but presented as victory. strategic-culture.su

Editor (2025-08-16). Bob's Newswire: August 15, 2025. scheerpost.com

ICRC (2025-08-16). Classification of the armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-16). Colombia – Calls to action. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-16). Colombia: decent detention conditions are still a long way off. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-16). Colombia: the impact of armed conflicts on children. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-16). Colombia – Victims/survivors of sexual violence: Invisibility and a lack of protection. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-16). Disappearance: the pain of not knowing – Colombia. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-16). Ethiopia: "Many pregnant women have died due to lack of medicine and health services" icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-16). Georgia / South Ossetia: Home is where hope dwells. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-16). Haiti: Displaced people face violence, hardship and uncertainty. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-16). Health care: another casualty of the armed conflict – Colombia. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-16). ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-16). Iran: Humanitarian Negotiation Workshop in Tehran. icrc.org

ICRC (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

ICRC (2025-08-16). Mozambique: ICRC increases its humanitarian response in Mocimboa da Praia. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-16). Thailand: Asia-Pacific Symposium discusses IHL and new technologies of warfare. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-16). Iran: ICRC supports the vaccination of Afghan migrants in Iran through IRCS. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-16). Thailand and Cambodia: ICRC welcomes ceasefire and stands ready to conduct further detainee visits. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-16). ICRC president: The next 76 years of the Geneva Conventions will be shaped by the choices leaders make today. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-16). The weaponization of outer space is not inevitable. icrc.org

Charlie Jaay (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

Maryam Jameela (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

Editor (2025-08-15). Is Israel Committing Genocide In Gaza? International Court Will Take Years To Decide, But States Have A Duty To Act Now. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | South Africa instituted a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague in late December 2023, claiming Israel was violating the Convention …

Michael Arria (2025-08-15). Groups calls on Delaware to revoke Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's corporate charter over complicity in genocide. mondoweiss.net The Center for Constitutional Rights is joining local organizations in calling on Delaware's Attorney General to investigate the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation for its complicity in war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Gaza.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2025-08-15). Dehumanize and Destroy: How Western Media Helped Target Gaza's Journalists. orinocotribune.com By Robert Inlakesh — Aug 15, 2025 |

Tareq S. Hajjaj (2025-08-15). 'They want us homeless and hungry': residents of Gaza City brace for Israeli invasion. mondoweiss.net As the Israeli army confirms plans to invade Gaza City and occupy it, Palestinians have to decide whether to endure another cycle of displacement or stay and risk being killed. While some plan to evacuate, others are done following orders.

WSWS (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.

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-08-15). Gaza Doesn't Need Our Tears, It Needs Our Anger. Caitlin Johnstone. caitlinjohnst.one

HG (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

CounterSpin (2025-08-15). Ari Berman on Voting Rights Erasure. fair.org

Ahmad Al Khaled (2025-08-15). Smoldering Syria: Ongoing Security Crisis Undermines the Country's Future. globalresearch.ca 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 …

Ahmad Sharawi (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.

Al Jazeera (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

Andrew Korybko (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

Bridget Toomey (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.

Ed Sykes (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

Frida Garza (2025-08-15). Factory farms don't just stink — they make it harder to breathe, too. grist.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, Santa Barbara and the University of Michigan, maps cattle and hog farms across the United States at the county level — and finds that these animal feeding operations tend to be sited in communities with hig…

Gautama Mehta (2025-08-15). The International Seabed Authority's war with itself. grist.org

Global Research News (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 …

Global Research News (2025-08-15). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca

Helena Glass (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 …

HG (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

infobrics (2025-08-15). BRICS After Rio: A Promising But Challenging Future in a Turbulent World. infobrics.org BRICS expands in 2025 with new members and bold ideas but can it challenge US dominance? India walks a fine line in global geopolitics…

infobrics (2025-08-15). BRICS+: An Embryonic Challenge or a Latent Threat to the US-led Order. infobrics.org The chaotic international situation and the increasing uncertainty of the future world order re-energised debates over the future of global governance, including on the role of the BRICS+, a heterogeneous group of non-western countries originally consisting of Brazil, India, China and South Africa and recently expanded…

infobrics (2025-08-15). Uzbekistan and Russia: A Long-Distance Strategic Partnership. infobrics.org Cooperation between Uzbekistan and Russia is not only a valuable asset for the development of bilateral dialogue, but also an important factor in the stable and sustainable development of the Eurasia region, creating fertile grounds for cooperation in the most sought-after areas of interaction in its vast expanses…

infobrics (2025-08-15). Kiev regime prioritizes return of ultra-nationalists instead of ordinary soldiers. infobrics.org Ukraine does not want to admit how many soldiers are in Russian hands.

infobrics (2025-08-15). Kiev-affiliated mercenaries conduct illegal training with Brazilian military personnel. infobrics.org Brazil urgently needs to take measures to prevent its citizens from being coopted by Kiev.

infobrics (2025-08-15). Russia destroys another HIMARS, obliterates Neo-Nazi junta's 'Sapsan' program. infobrics.org Since it was based on advanced Soviet-era technologies, the "Sapsan" would've been far more problematic for Russia than the underwhelming Western/NATO-sourced missiles and systems. Effectively on par with the Soviet 9K714 "Oka" and even early "Iskander" variants, this missile would've been a very serious challenge for Moscow's missile defenses.

infobrics (2025-08-15). NATO's new ally? Argentina and UK secret military ties to counter China in the South Atlantic. infobrics.org Underreported UK-Argentina military secret dialogue, tied to Milei's NATO aspirations, seeks to counter China's growing South Atlantic presence. This partnership could empower US neo-Monroeism, alter Latin America's strategic balance, and even impact BRICS.

Janatan Sayeh (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.

Joe Glenton (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

John C. A. Manley (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.

Joseph Winters (2025-08-15). 'Consensus kills ambition': UN plastics treaty talks end without an agreement. grist.org Diplomats from around the world concluded nine days of talks in Geneva — plus a marathon overnight session that lasted into the early hours of Friday — with no agreement on a global plastics treaty. | During a

Lois Parshley (2025-08-15). The Trump administration's assault on science feels eerily Soviet. grist.org

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2025-08-15). EU Preparing Regime Change in Hungary? globalresearch.ca Apparently, the EU is planning to further tighten its interventionist measures in the internal affairs of member countries. According to information recently shared by Russian authorities, European political elites are planning a regime change in Hungary — a country that …

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (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 …

Mark Taliano (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 …

Maryam Jameela (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

Maxine Betteridge-Moes (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

Peter Koenig (2025-08-15). Korea — A Prosperous Multipolar World Leads to Peace and Sovereignty. Peter Koenig. globalresearch.ca Today we are celebrating the 80th anniversary of the liberation from 35 years of Japanese Colonial Rule over Korea, which ended on 15 August 1945, with Japan's capitulation after WWII. | Korea during the past 125-plus years has gone from …

The Canary (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

The Canary (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

The Rutherford Institute (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.

Tik Root (2025-08-15). California is sunsetting oil refineries without a plan for what's next. grist.org Within the past year, two major California oil refineries have announced plans to shutter — moves that will pull about one quarter of a million barrels from the state's daily supply of gasoline. For a state that has been a standard-bearer in the push to get off fossil fuels, this might seem like a win. Instead, it's caught political leaders off guard, unprepared, and scrambling to keep open the very facilities they once villainized. | The Phillips 66 refinery south of Los Angeles is slated to close by the end of this year, an announcement the company made last fall, two days after Governor Gavin Newsom s…

Yury Ushakov (2025-08-15). Russia Is Ready for the Alaska Summit. Presidency of the Russian Federation. globalresearch.ca Aide to the President of Russia Colleagues, | Preparations for the meeting between the presidents of Russia and the United States have entered their final stage. Given that the meeting was announced just five days ago — that …

Weelaunee the Free (2025-08-15). Georgia Judge Dismisses Domestic Terrorism Charge Against Cop City Defendant in DeKalb County. itsgoingdown.org Report on the recent dismissal of domestic terrorism charges for Stop Cop City defendant Jamie Marsicano. ATLANTA, GA — DeKalb County Judge Gregory Adams yesterday dismissed Cop City defendant Jamie Marsicano's state Domestic Terrorism charge following a hearing earlier this month. Judge Adams held that the Georgia Attorney General's Office violated Marsicano's Due Process and…

Neighborhood Anarchist Collective (2025-08-15). Grow Your Own Free Skool!: Guide and Zine. itsgoingdown.org Neighborhood Anarchist Collective looks at Free Skools and how hey can build networks of communal knowledge and skillsharing. Rooted in anarchist theory and inspired by the Escuela Moderna (Modern School) of the 1900s, Toronto's Anarchist Free University (AFU), and Free Skool Santa Cruz, free skool (or free school) is a place-based, grassroots educational project built…

Hadley Tomicki (2025-08-15). Weekend Eats: Frontera's Al Pastor-Topped Hot Dogs and Tito's Horchata Slushies. lataco.com Plus a classic car show at a Mongolian BBQ spot-cum-taqueria and a new Peruvian burrito packed with lomo saltado.

Memo Torres (2025-08-15). DAILY MEMO: A Man Was Killed Running From ICE While Border Patrol Mobbed Governor Newsom's "Big Beautiful Press Conference" in Little Tokyo. lataco.com On August 14th, the first day of school for many L.A. children, teachers showed solidarity against ICE while masked agents resumed raids, including a Monrovia Home Depot incident where a man died fleeing arrest. That same day, about 40 agents, led by Border Patrol Chief Bovino, staged a performative raid in Little Tokyo to disrupt Governor Newsom's press conference, with other abductions reported.

Janette Villafana (2025-08-15). Monrovia Man Is Hit and Killed By A Vehicle As He Attempted to Run Away From ICE. lataco.com "He looked really bad," said the eyewitness in Spanish. "He was still breathing when we tried to help him, but he did not look good."

Kurniawan Arif Maspul (2025-08-15). From Dhaka to ASEAN: Ready or Not? moderndiplomacy.eu Bangladesh is pressing on a door that could reshape its economic landscape and diplomatic influence. Sitting across the Bay of Bengal, Dhaka now argues that joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) would do more than just boost trade: it would officially integrate Bangladesh into the Indo-Pacific framework, speed up port and corridor investments, …

Editor (2025-08-15). The Global Plastics Treaty Process Has Fallen Flat. Here's What Went Wrong, And How You Can Help. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Progress towards a legally binding global treaty on plastics pollution stalled and went into reverse this week. The United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee …

Editor (2025-08-15). Australia Used To Lead The World On Shorter Work Hours We Could Do It Again. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In the 1850s, when Melbourne stonemasons won the eight-hour day, employers of the day prophesied economic ruin . These standardised hours then flowed into other …

Editor (2025-08-15). Bendigo Writers Festival Has Questions To Answer Over 'Untenable' Code Of Conduct For Authors. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Around 20 writers, including prominent Palestine advocate Randa Abdel-Fattah and Stella Prize winners Evelyn Araluen, Clare Wright and Jess Hill, have reportedly …

Editor (2025-08-15). Do Hot Drinks Really Give You Cancer? A Gut Expert Explains. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | When you order a coffee, do you ask for it to be extra hot ? | Whether you enjoy tea, coffee or something else, hot drinks are a comforting and often highly personal …

Editor (2025-08-15). Not Quite Angels: Why We Should Stop Calling These Small Winged Children 'Cherubs'. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | We are all familiar with cherubs small, winged children that have a status in Western art history as angels. | But did you know this image you hold in your head of a …

Editor (2025-08-15). Greens May Be A Problem For Labor In Next Week's Tasmanian No-Confidence Vote. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Liberals won 14 of the 35 lower house seats at the July 19 Tasmanian state election, Labor ten, the Greens five, independents five and the Shooters, Fishers and …

Editor (2025-08-15). A Rare 'Brain-Eating Amoeba' Has Been Detected In Queensland Water. Can I Catch It By Drinking Tapwater? Or In The Shower? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | One of the world's most dangerous water-borne microorganisms, commonly called a brain-eating amoeba , has recently been detected in two drinking water supplies in …

Editor (2025-08-15). What's The Secret To Fixing The UK's Public Finances? Here's What Our Panel Of Experts Would Do. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Unexpected growth in the UK economy isn't enough to detract from the gaping hole in the country's public finances. Speculation is ramping up about what steps the …

Editor (2025-08-15). How Bad Science Is Becoming Big Business. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Researchers are dealing with a disturbing trend that threatens the foundation of scientific progress: scientific fraud has become an industry . And it's growing faster …

Editor (2025-08-15). Japan's Shifting Memory Of The Second World War Is Raising Fears Of Renewed Militarism. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Eighty years have passed since Japan's surrender ended the second world war. But the way Japan thinks about its wartime history is changing at pace. This is coinciding …

Editor (2025-08-15). Palestine Action Arrests: What Happens Next, And What It Tells Us About The Breadth Of Britain's Counter-Terrorism Laws. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The proscription of Palestine Action banning membership or support for the organisation on the ground that the home secretary believes it is concerned in terrorism …

Editor (2025-08-15). South Africa Has Chosen A Risky Approach To Global Politics: 3 Steps It Must Take To Succeed. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | South Africa finds itself in a dangerous historical moment. The world order is under threat from its own primary architect. The US wants to remain the premier global …

Editor (2025-08-15). Grand Canyon's Dragon Bravo Megafire Shows The Growing Wildfire Threat To Water Systems. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As wildfire crews battled the Dragon Bravo Fire on the Grand Canyon's North Rim in July 2025, the air turned toxic. | A chlorine gas leak had erupted from the park's water …

Editor (2025-08-15). Why Universities Are Hiring More Chief Officers Even As Budgets Shrink. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Faculty hiring freezes . Department budget cuts . Declining public trust . Across the United States, higher education is navigating one of its most challenging periods in …

Editor (2025-08-15). When Workers' Lives Outside Work Are More Fulfilling, It Benefits Employers Too. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Many employers are demanding more from workers these days, pushing them to log as many hours as possible . | Google, for example, told all its employees that they should …

Editor (2025-08-15). Protestant Ideas Shaped Americans' Support For Birth Control And The Supreme Court Ruling Protecting A Husband And Wife's Right To Contraception. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Sixty years ago, the Supreme Court ruled that married couples have a constitutional right to use contraception. Griswold v. Connecticut , decided in 1965, made it illegal …

Editor (2025-08-15). RFK Jr.'S Plans To Overhaul 'Vaccine Court' System Would Face Legal And Scientific Challenges. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | For almost 40 years, people who suspect they've been harmed by a vaccine have been able to turn to a little-known system called the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program …

Editor (2025-08-15). The Growing Fad Of 'Microdosing' Mushrooms Is Leading To An Uptick In Poison Control Center Calls And Emergency Room Visits. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Imagine you purchase a bag of gummies labeled nootropic a term used to describe substances that claim to enhance mental ability and function , or smart drugs. However, …

Editor (2025-08-15). Afghans In US Face Uncertainty After The Cancellation Of Their Humanitarian Relief. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Thousands of Afghans living in the United States face an uncertain future after a federal appeals court ruled on July 21, 2025, that the Trump administration can end a …

Editor (2025-08-15). Sanctuary Cities In The US Were Born In The 1980S As Central American Refugees Fled Civil Wars. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Sanctuary cities in the United States, which limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement , have drawn the ire of President Donald Trump during both of …

Misión Verdad (2025-08-15). Why is the Geneva Agreement the Only Way to Resolve the Essequibo Dispute? orinocotribune.com

Mnar Adley (2025-08-15). African Stream Founder on US Censorship, Pan-Africanism and the Rise of Africa's Resistance. orinocotribune.com By Mnar Adley and Alan MacLeod — Aug 14, 2025 | On this episode of the MintCast, hosts Mnar Adley and Alan MacLeod speak with Ahmed Kaballo, the man behind the viral media outlet that the U.S. government has been trying to silence. | In September, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave a speech smearing media platform African Stream as secretly funded and controlled by Vladimir Putin himself. As Blinken According to the outlet's website, 'African Stream is' — and I quote 'a pan-African digital media o…

Newsroom (2025-08-15). 5 Tips for Starting Online Advertising in 2025. moderndiplomacy.eu Would you like to get customers and increase your sales quickly? Fortunately, companies from any part of the world can take advantage of advertising opportunities in 2025. A successful advertising campaign can easily bring you 5 or 10 times more profit than you invested in it. However, you should be aware of the many features, …

Newsroom (2025-08-15). Quantiumax Reviews: Investments That Work for You. moderndiplomacy.eu The modern investment world requires not only capital but also the ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions. The Quantiumax platform offers exactly what an active trader or investor needs: transparent terms, a well-designed infrastructure, and a team of professionals who guide you every step of the way. According to reviews of Quantiumax, the team …

Noor Ul Huda Atif (2025-08-15). Resetting the Arc: The Strategic Reawakening of U.S.—Pakistan Relations in 2025. moderndiplomacy.eu Pakistan-US bilateral relations have taken a surprising turn in 2025, with a strategic shift in outlook of the United States towards South Asia. The year has been marked with thriving foreign policy of Pakistan and a robust strategic posture. The shift in complex South Asian dynamics can be felt vividly while Pakistan recalibrates its relationships …

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2025-08-15). Washington DC Wakes Up Packed With Federal Agents and National Guards. orinocotribune.com Previously, Trump declared a 'Public Safety Emergency' in this city, something local authorities dispute. | Since Wednesday night, hundreds of federal agents and National Guard members have been patrolling the streets of Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump placed the city's police under federal control. | The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) set up checkpoints in several areas of the city and increased patrols in shifts covering 24 hours a day. | On Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt s…

Pepe Escobar (2025-08-15). The Bear and The Eagle Face-Off in Alaska. orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar — Aug 12, 2025 | All eyes on Alaska. The Bear-Eagle face-off is part of an astonishing acceleration of history in the summer of 2025. | Two weeks after Alaska, there's the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) September 3, in Beijing, is the 80th anniversary of what is of…

scorinoco (2025-08-15). Honduras: 3 People Arrested for Plotting Coup and Assassination of Former President Manuel Zelaya. orinocotribune.com The attorney general of Honduras, Johel Zelaya, announced the arrest of Arcadio López Estrada, Perfecto Jesús Enamorado Paz, and Antonio David Catán Rivera, "formally charged with the crimes of terrorism and attempted murder as established in the Penal Code," for a criminal conspiracy of assassination of the former Honduran president and coordinator of the ruling Libre Party, Manuel Zelaya, and overthrowing the current president, Xiomara Castro. | As reported by the Attorney General's Office on Friday, August 14, the conspiracy aimed to paralyze the state, disrupt the constitutional order, and endanger social pea…

scorinoco (2025-08-15). Venezuela: More Than 1500 Kg of Explosives Seized in Warehouse. orinocotribune.com

Shahwana Sohail (2025-08-15). India's nuclear exceptionalism: An irony/ a question to non-proliferation framework. moderndiplomacy.eu An international order constructed based on norms and treaties to stop the proliferation of nuclear weapons, India stands as a disturbing exception. India, despite remaining outside the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), has access to civilian nuclear technology, nuclear trade and a fast-growing arms depot outside international safeguards. This exceptional treatment is driven by geopolitical interests …

Staff (2025-08-15). Venezuela Deploys Forces as US Imperial Navy Enters Caribbean (+Washington's Lies). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Cabello made this statement Thursday, August 14, after being asked about the recently heightened bounty enacted by the US empire on President Nicolás Maduro—based on falsified links to drug cartels—and the Pentagon's deployment in the southern C…

Zaid Alquraishy (2025-08-15). Finally, Two Presidents Will Meet. moderndiplomacy.eu The world looks forward to witnessing an upcoming summit between two presidents who represent two different characters. This summit comes after a period of great tension between America and Russia, and the aftermath of moving two American submarines near the Russian shores due to the threatening statements launched by Dmitry Medvedev, the Russian Deputy Chairman …

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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".

WSWS (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."

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

Bharat Dogra (2025-08-15). The Great Heritage of Inter-faith Harmony to Bring Peace and Unity in South Asia. asia-pacificresearch.com

Dr. Joseph Mercola (2025-08-15). Unlocking Nature's Healing Potential — The Power of DMSO and Botanical Combinations. articles.mercola.com

Edward Hunt (2025-08-15). What Trump Isn't Telling You About BRICS. fpif.org

Contributing Writers (2025-08-15). Prof. Graeme MacQueen and 911 First Responders. voicesfromsyria.com