(2025-08-23). "Irrefutable evidence of crimes" – Hamas reacts to UN famine declaration. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – After UN agencies and foreign experts officially declared famine in Gaza, the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) asked the UN and the UN Security Council to step in right away. People in the movement wanted the war to stop right away and the blockade on the area to be lifted.In a statement released on Friday, Hamas called for the full opening of Gaza's border crossings so that food, medicine, water, and fuel could keep coming in and out.The group said that the famine statement was an embarrassment to Israel and its supporters. They also said that it was proof to the whole world that crimes had been co…
(2025-08-23). LIVE: Israel kills over 70 in Gaza as UN warns of famine 'survival crisis'. aljazeera.com Gaza's Health Ministry says at least 71 people were killed in the past 24 hours across the Palestinian territory.
(2025-08-23). Famine in Gaza "manufactured down to the calorie" aljazeera.com Dr James Smith calls the Gaza famine a predictable crisis, manufactured by the Israeli occupation.
(2025-08-23). Gaza famine "is Netanyahu's legacy" aljazeera.com Former UNRWA spokesperson Chris Gunness calls the Gaza famine a "sadistic obscenity" linked to Netanyahu's name.
(2025-08-23). Amnesty demands Israel stop Gaza assault after famine declared. newarab.com 
Amnesty International has called on the
(2025-08-23). 'World has failed Gaza': Global outcry as Gaza famine announced. newarab.com 
An announcement that famine has hit Gaza as a result of Israel's war and siege is a shameful global failure, the Islamic Relief charity said on Friday, with multiple international organisations also condemning the Israel-manufactured crisis. | The UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) said Friday that famine has struck an area of Gaza and will likely spread over the next month. | It said 514,000 people — nearly a quarter of Gaza's population — are experiencing famine, and that number was expected to rise to 641,000 by the end of September. | The famine declaration comes as I…
(2025-08-23). Famine officially declared in Gaza. wsws.org The UN-affiliated body that monitors mass hunger has for the first time officially declared a famine in Gaza City and warned that other areas of Gaza will soon face famine.
(2025-08-23). Starvation in Gaza and Our Global Shame. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | BINAIFER NOWROJEE | Starvation is the slow, silent unmaking of the body. Deprived of basic sustenance, the body first burns through sugar stores in the liver. Then it melts muscle and fat, breaking down tissue to keep the brain and other vital organs alive. As these reserves are depleted, the heart loses its …
mediaite.com (2025-08-23). Holocaust Survivor Felt 'Sick' Seeing Israeli Spokesperson Wear a Yellow Star, Says Media 'Guilty' of Aiding Gaza 'Genocide'Holocaust survivor Stephen Kapos condemned Israel's "genocide" in Gaza on Thursday and said he felt "sick" seeing an Israeli spokesperson wearing a yellow star as "somebody who actually had to wear a yellow star" during the Second World War.
(2025-08-23). Dutch FM quits over Israel sanctions deadlock. jagonews24.com Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp has resigned after failing to secure cabinet support for additional sanctions against Israel over its military onslaught in Gaza…
(2025-08-23). Netanyahu far outscores Putin and George W. Bush in Killing innocent Civilians, at 83% of the Dead. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Political Scientist and liberal Zionist Michael Walzer gave an interview early in the Israeli campaign against Gaza in which he said, "It's not easy for me to say such a thing, but if there were almost 10,000 Hamas fighters among the 30,000 Palestinians killed, it's not a bad ratio for …
(2025-08-23). IDF: Missile fired from Yemen likely broke up midair; debris fell in central Israel, no injuries. haaretz.com The police stated that they received reports of shrapnel in several further locations. Earlier on Friday, a drone launched from Yemen triggered sirens in several Gaza border communities. The IDF stated then that it successfully intercepted the drone after several attempts…
(2025-08-23). UK pro-Israel lawyers probed for 'intimidating' Gaza supporters. newarab.com 
A pro-Israel lawyers' group in the UK is being probed after a complaint that it threatened to take legal action against individuals for showing support for Palestine. | Complainants have accused UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) of sending eight letters to individuals and organisations between January 2022 and May 2025. | These letters "demonstrate a seeming pattern of vexatious and legally baseless correspondence aimed at silencing and intimidating Palestine solidarity efforts", according to the complainants, lodged with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) by the Public Interest Law Centre (PILC) and the Eu…
(2025-08-23). Israel continues aid obstruction, kills dozens in Gaza camps. newarab.com 
This comes as the United Nations officially
(2025-08-23). Thursday 8/28: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org
(2025-08-23). Israel and the occupied territories: Intensification of hostilities threatens to worsen catastrophic humanitarian conditions in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). Indian Parliamentarian Dr. Hemang Joshi to Represent India at the 2nd BRICS "Traditional Values" Forum in Brazil. unitedworldint.com 
Traditional Values, Education of the Future and the Nation's Health will be his focus. Vadodara, India / Brasília, Brazil The 2nd BRICS "Traditional Values" Forum will be held on September 15—17, 2025, at Brazil's National Congress in Brasília. This international event will bring together parliamentarians, cultural figures, civil society leaders, and business representatives from BRICS …
(2025-08-23). Germany facing its historical role and the contribution of Turks living in Germany. unitedworldint.com On a possible alliance between the Alternative for Germany and the Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht. By Doƒüu Perinàßek, Chairman of the Vatan Party Türkiye) Today, however, Germany —no matter from which perspective one looks—is standing on the threshold of a path that could be called "moving closer to the East". The necessity of economic cooperation with …
(2025-08-23). Apple to produce all iPhone 17 models in India. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Bloomberg unveiled that Apple will be making all its iPhone 17 models in India a month before the release of the new iPhone version.The American company, for the first time in its history, will be making all four iPhone 17 models in India.The move comes amid production expansion across five factories in New Delhi, considering that two more factories were opened in the Asian country.Apple's iPhone. (Shutterstock)Following tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Chinese exports, Apple started working on decreasing the products made in China and shifted the production to India.The iPhone 17 lineup…
(2025-08-23). Is Trump's 'Big Beautiful' spending law the biggest tax cut in US history? aljazeera.com Trump's 2025 law ranks third among tax cuts since 1980 and mainly extends old cuts, making its impact modest for most.
(2025-08-23). What will Uganda gain from accepting US deportees? aljazeera.com Analysts speculate that Uganda is seeking better trade deals and wants to be in Trump's good books.
(2025-08-23). Can the new India-China bonhomie reshape trade and hurt the US in Asia? aljazeera.com Trump's tariffs and shifting geopolitical winds have pulled India and China closer. That could undercut the US-led Quad.
(2025-08-23). China, India watch as Myanmar rebels advance on strategic western frontier. aljazeera.com Arakan Army rebels seize 14 of 17 townships in Rakhine and pledge to liberate entire frontier state in western Myanmar.
(2025-08-23). How Nigerians reinvented an Italian tinned tomato brand. aljazeera.com The once ubiquitous De Rica tomato paste brand lives on in Nigerian markets and kitchens in more ways than one.
(2025-08-23). Why an Indian bill removing jailed leaders from office has sparked outrage. aljazeera.com Elected representatives jailed for 30 days on serious charges could lose their posts — even without a conviction.
(2025-08-23). Foreign nationals among 5 killed in New York state tour bus crash. aljazeera.com Passengers from China, India, Philippines, the Middle East and US were on board the bus when it crashed at full speed.
(2025-08-23). Lyle Menendez denied parole decades after murder of parents. aljazeera.com His brother Erik was also denied parole on Thursday for the 1989 shotgun killing of their parents in Beverly Hills.
(2025-08-23). North Korea accuses South Korean troops of firing warning shots near border. aljazeera.com South Korean acknowledges that its soldiers fired warning shots after North Korean troops briefly crossed the border.
(2025-08-23). Texas Senate approves redrawn congressional map favouring Republicans. aljazeera.com Governor Greg Abbott is expected to quickly sign it into law, though Democrats have vowed to challenge it in court.
(2025-08-23). UK delays ruling on Chinese embassy after Beijing withholds information. aljazeera.com The embassy, which would be situated near the Tower of London, would be the largest in Europe.
(2025-08-23). US general whose report on Iran nuclear sites angered Trump fired. aljazeera.com
(2025-08-23). LIVE: Man City vs Tottenham — Premier League. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage and analysis, ahead of our live text and photo commentary stream.
(2025-08-23). Will Israel choose truce or war? aljazeera.com Journalist and author Jeremy Scahill argues that Israel is feigning ignorance if it thinks Hamas will surrender.
(2025-08-23). U.K. firm used to fund pro-Qatar campaign by Netanyahu aides made millions. haaretz.com The firm serving as a conduit between Israel and Gulf projects said money came from several countries and not just from pro-Qatari campaign with Netanyahu's aides…
(2025-08-23). August 1619 African Landing Day and the ongoing journey towards freedom. indybay.org The African Landing Memorial at Fort Monroe seeks to interpret this historical event beginning with the origins of the people—what their life might have been like prior to their abduction, the journey across thousands of miles of ocean— to their landing at Point Comfort and the lives they made for themselves.
(2025-08-23). Friday 8/29: Sacramento International Film Festival. indybay.org California Railroad Museum, 125 I Street…
(2025-08-23). Life goes on: Why Pennsylvania lawmakers are in no hurry to make a budget deal nearly two months after the deadline. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania lawmakers are now nearly two months behind in passing a state budget, but the commonwealth isn't grinding to a halt. State employees are still on the job, drivers can still renew their licenses and schools will still open this week. | At the federal level, Congress must pass funding bills to keep agencies open. If they don't, the government shuts down. That's also the case in many other states, like New Jersey, which shut down for three days in 2017. That led to…
(2025-08-23). Lawsuit Challenges Luxury Resort Near Joshua Tree National Park. indybay.org TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif., August 20, 2025 — The Center for Biological Diversity and a neighborhood group sued the city of Twentynine Palms today for approving a luxury glamping resort near Joshua Tree National Park without thoroughly evaluating environmental harms.
(2025-08-23). Court Orders Less Reliance on Pesticide Spraying on Millions of Acres of Western Rangeland. indybay.org PORTLAND, Ore., August 22, 2025 — A federal judge in Oregon today confirmed the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's legal duty to consider preventative measures — rather than a "spray first, ask questions later" approach — in its program allowing insecticide spraying to kill native grasshoppers and crickets on millions of acres in 17 western states.
(2025-08-23). Federal Appeals Court Blocks Oak Flat Land Exchange in Arizona. indybay.org PHOENIX, August 18, 2025 — The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an emergency injunction today blocking the Trump administration from handing Oak Flat over to a private mining company while three lawsuits challenging the land exchange proceed. Without the injunction, the public lands about 40 miles east of Phoenix were expected to be transferred Tuesday to Resolution Copper, a subsidiary of multinational mining companies Rio Tinto and BHP.
(2025-08-23). "None of this is really new" indybay.org In my work, I often move between spaces of community and spaces of justice, and that's challenging. It's similar to working parents who feel like they're failing both at home and at work. And of course, you always have to switch codes and language. But no matter where I am, I always follow a guiding star, an overarching goal, and that is fighting for my community.
(2025-08-23). Jerusalem man indicted after asking former chief rabbi for permission to murder attorney general. haaretz.com Chief Sephardic Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef reported on Wednesday that a man approached him seeking a ruling permitting the murder of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. The suspect's detention has been extended until Sunday…
(2025-08-23). Science in lockstep. indybay.org Anyone who violates these fundamental ideological assumptions will not receive a doctorate. I personally know two very intelligent people who criticized profit maximization and compound interest in their doctoral theses. The result: both dissertations were rejected by their university supervisors. That was the end of their academic careers.
(2025-08-23). Worldview in scientific garb. indybay.org Most university economists will say: I am free to think, say, and teach what I want; we have academic freedom. That is true. But only for those who have made it into the system, who have submitted to the basic assumptions in advance.
(2025-08-23). Saturday 9/20: Petaluma: Make Billionaires Pay! Climate Crisis, Pro-Democracy Protest. indybay.org Walnut Park | Petaluma Blvd South & D Street | Petaluma, CA, 94952 | Peaceful protest against climate crisis & the billionaire takeover…
(2025-08-23). Sunday 8/31: 55th Chicano Moratorium. indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose…
(2025-08-23). Comicomment: Hypocrisy of the self-proclaimed 'Human Rights Judge'. ecns.cn China's State Council Information Office on Sunday released a report on human rights violations in the U.S. in 2024.
(2025-08-23). China exports Guangming 2 broiler chickens to Saudi Arabia. ecns.cn China recently shipped the first batch of its Guangming 2 white-feather broiler chickens to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Chinese breeds are expected to reach a broader market in the Middle East and worldwide, contributing to a diversified global food system, she said.
(2025-08-23). China exempts childcare subsidies from personal income tax. ecns.cn China on Wednesday announced that the childcare subsidies will be exempted from individual income tax in order to encourage childbirth.
(2025-08-23). Death toll from NW China bridge construction accident rises to 7. ecns.cn The death toll from a rope break accident at a bridge under construction on the Qinghai section of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway has risen to seven, according to local authorities in Qinghai Province.
(2025-08-23). 7 trapped miners confirmed dead in Fujian. ecns.cn One miner was rescued and seven others were confirmed dead after a mining incident occurred at the Shuijingkeng Coal Mine in Datian County, southeast China's Fujian Province, local authorities said Friday.
(2025-08-23). Steps taken to boost domestic consumption. ecns.cn China will take multipronged steps, including fiscal, tax and financial policies, to unleash greater domestic demand potential, the State Council — the country's Cabinet — said on Friday.
(2025-08-23). China Coast Guard urges the Philippines to stop provocations at Ren'ai Reef. ecns.cn A spokesperson for the China Coast Guard on Wednesday denounced the Philippines for sending two small boats from a vessel illegally grounded at Ren'ai Reef, saying they deliberately provoked Chinese coast guard ships by approaching in a dangerous and unprofessional manner.
(2025-08-23). Shared wartime history unites nations. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to the US Xie Feng talks with a guest at the Chinese embassy in Washington on Wednesday at an art exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
(2025-08-23). Shared wartime history unites nations, envoy says. ecns.cn Eighty years after China and the United States fought side by side in World War II, Beijing's top envoy in Washington said that the two countries must draw on their shared wartime history and recommit to peaceful coexistence and practical cooperation.
(2025-08-23). Xi to chair SCO summit in Tianjin. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping will get together with leaders of more than 20 countries and 10 international organizations at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit to work out a development blueprint for the international organization, consolidate consensus on cooperation and promote a much closer SCO community with a shared future, a senior diplomat said.
(2025-08-23). Trump administration to vet all 55 million U.S. visa holders. ecns.cn The Trump administration said Thursday it is reviewing all 55 million foreign nationals holding U.S. visas, warning that any violations could trigger immediate revocation and deportation. The State Department stressed visa holders are under "continuous scrutiny," including for overstays, criminal activity, threats to public safety or links to terrorism.
(2025-08-23). SpaceX to launch secret U.S. military spacecraft. ecns.cn An undated photo provided by the U.S. Air Force shows an X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.The rocket is due to launch at 11: 50 p.m., according to SpaceX, which said a backup window is available at the same time the following day."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe U.S.
(2025-08-23). CNOOC completes largest petrochemical base in China. ecns.cn The project will produce 1.2 million metric tons per year of polymer-grade ethylene and propylene, making it the largest single heavy oil direct conversion unit for polymer-grade olefins in the country.
(2025-08-23). Robot chefs cut costs, boost efficiency. ecns.cn Robot chefs are not a new concept. For example, the Changsha-based restaurant franchise Bawan uses such robots in its outlets. So far, Bawan has opened over 500 outlets, which have all deployed self-developed robots to cook food. According to its official website, these have now been updated to the third generation.
(2025-08-23). AIGC set to reshape select industries. ecns.cn Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc is doubling down on artificial intelligence-powered video generation models, as fast-growing AI-generated content is reshaping the landscape of short video, film, animation and advertising industries.
(2025-08-23). Flash flood in Inner Mongolia claims 12 lives, 1 survives. ecns.cn Firefighters search for missing individuals in Urad Rear Banner of Bayannuur city, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Aug 18, 2025.A recent mountain flood in western Inner Mongolia autonomous region has killed a total of 12 people, China Central Television reported on Friday.
(2025-08-23). 12 dead, 4 missing after bridge collapses in Qinghai. ecns.cn Twelve people have been confirmed dead and four remain missing as of 6 pm Friday due to a steel cable failure at a bridge construction site in Northwest China's Qinghai province earlier in the day.
(2025-08-23). Beijing slams Washington's treatment of Chinese students. ecns.cn China blasted the United States on Friday for frequent discriminatory, politically-motivated, and selective law enforcement against Chinese students, vowing to continue to take measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its citizens traveling to the U.S.
(2025-08-23). Magnificent view of first bend of Langcang River in NW China's Qinghai. ecns.cn Chinese and international guests participated in the 2025 Lancang-Mekong International Video & Photography Week in Zadoi County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, on Thursday.
(2025-08-23). Preparations for upcoming V-parade in Beijing in full swing. ecns.cn Participants are busy preparing for the upcoming V-Day military parade scheduled on Sept. 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
(2025-08-23). Cruise 'Zhao Shang Yi Dun' arrives in northeast China as port enters peak season. ecns.cn Dalian Port in northeast China's Liaoning Province welcomed the passenger ship "Zhao Shang Yi Dun" on Wednesday, following recent visits by Regatta and AIDA Mediterranea, signaling the start of the port's peak cruise season.
(2025-08-23). Luxembourg's Archie Williams wins 'King of Asia' slackline championship in Central China. ecns.cn Luxembourg's Archie Williams won the championship of the 2025 "King of Asia" One Kilometer Speed Highline Competition at the Huangshizhai Scenic Spot in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, on Wednesday.
(2025-08-23). Agile humanoid robot draws public attention in Hangzhou. ecns.cn An agile humanoid robot has drawn public attention in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, recently.
(2025-08-23). Witness China's ecological progress at Baofeng Wetland in Yunnan. ecns.cn Baofeng Wetland is located on the east bank of Dianchi Lake in Kunming, Yunnan. With ecological restoration as the core and regional water quality improvement as the foundation, Baofeng Wetland tells a beautiful story of the harmony between local residents and nature. Join us to explore Baofeng Wetland and get a glimpse of the city's achievements in biodiversity conservation.
(2025-08-23). 'Sky Roads' trace Xizang's journey from isolation to modernity. ecns.cn Today, trunk railways crisscross Xizang, with bullet trains in operation. Highways link the region to the rest of the nation and extend all the way to its villages. All towns across Xizang now enjoy full 5G coverage. With its civil aviation system seamlessly integrated, an "Air Silk Road" has also taken shape.
(2025-08-23). Saturday 11/8: Foothill Radical Zinefair. indybay.org North San Juan Community Center – 29190 Ca-49. Roughly 25 minutes north of Nevada City.
(2025-08-23). Trump nominates close aide Sergio Gor as next US ambassador to India. geo.tv 
Sergio Gor at a rally for Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden in New York. —Reuters/File
(2025-08-23). New York bus crash kills five tourists returning from Niagara Falls. geo.tv 
The image shows relief and rescue work in progress. — X@AstuteGaba/FileNEW YORK: Five passengers aboard a tourist bus were killed Friday when their driver got distracted and crashed on a New York state highway, police said.The wreck happened 25 miles east of Buffalo as the…
(2025-08-23). India teams up with French firm to build fighter jet engines at home. geo.tv 
Visitors stand next to a prototype of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft , India's most advanced stealth fighter jet, at the "Aero India 2025" air show at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, February 11, 2025. —ReutersIndia is working with a French company to develop and…
(2025-08-23). Pakistan's Chinese missile success pushes US to seek $1bn AIM-260. geo.tv 
F-15EX Eagle II aircraft fired AIM-120 air-to-air missiles, in this image dated January 6, 2023. — X/@usairforceAir Force, Navy jointly seek $1bn for AIM-260 production.Lockheed Martin eyes $30bn boost from missile program.AIM-260 designed for F-22, F-35, F-16, and F-15.ISLAMABAD: …
(2025-08-23). Jeffrey Epstein accomplice says she never saw Trump in 'any inappropriate setting'. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump wears a 'Trump Was Right About Everything!' hat, as he makes an announcement on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 22, 2025. — Reuters Maxwell says President Trump was "never…
(2025-08-23). Hegseth removes head of Pentagon intelligence agency, other senior officials. geo.tv 
(2025-08-23). India says US trade negotiations are still going on as fresh tariffs loom. geo.tv 
The flags of the United States and India are displayed on the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House in Washington, US on June 21, 2023. — ReutersWe have some redlines in the negotiations: Indian Foreign Minister.Jaishankar stresses right to make decisions in…
(2025-08-23). In one night, settlers rampaged through three Palestinian communities — leaving one dead. haaretz.com Masked settlers, armed with clubs, emerged in the dead of night, setting cars on fire by igniting their engines. Soldiers who arrived an hour later fired tear gas at the residents who were still struggling to put out the flames…
(2025-08-23). The Integrated Resource Plan. wattsupwiththat.com I have cited a few examples to show that IRPs also commonly have typos, errors, misstatements, apparent failures of logic and conformance with data, a stubbornness of the utility to confront the reality of non-dispatchable generation, and other flaws. The enormity of these efforts almost demand improvement by having many eyes examine them. A formal process beginning with an application for approval, then having public hearings, making the utility address concerns, and issuing a final order approving the IRP would do a lot of good in this regard. It might expose the energy fabulism of the Sierra Club.[2] I hope it…
(2025-08-23). Trump Admin Kills Massive Offshore Wind Project. wattsupwiththat.com "Americans deserve energy that is affordable, reliable, and built to last — not experimental and expensive wind projects that are proven failures," DOI deputy press secretary Aubrie Spady told the DCNF. "In line with President Donald Trump's Energy Dominance Agenda, Interior is putting an immediate stop to these costly failures to deliver a stronger energy future and lower costs for American families. Like President Trump said, 'the days of stupidity are over in the USA!'" (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Trump Admin Unveils Massive Oil And Gas Lease Expansion Biden Tried To Squash)…
(2025-08-23). "Wake-Up Call" For Europe… German Professor, Fritz Vahrenholt, On U.S. Climate Report. wattsupwiththat.com German energy expert Prof. Fritz Vahrenholt has weighed in, suggesting its findings could be a crucial "wake-up call" for Europe, especially Germany, to rethink its current climate policies.
(2025-08-23). Sunday 8/24: Hikers for Palestine: Walk in Solidarity, Walk for Water. indybay.org Strawberry Creek Park, 1250 Addison Street, Berkeley.
(2025-08-23). Ethiopia: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org Staying Humanitarian in a World That Won't Stand Still…
(2025-08-23). ICRC response in Southern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org 15 July to 15 August 2025…
(2025-08-23). Joint statement: DIRCO and ICRC call for stronger political commitment to uphold IHL across Africa. icrc.org Pretoria, 19 August 2025…
(2025-08-23). Monday 9/1: Salinas: Labor Day Worker & Immigrant Rights Rally. indybay.org Intersection of Blanco Road & South Main Street | Salinas, CA 93901…
(2025-08-23). Monday 9/1: Santa Cruz Labor Day Protest. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz…
(2025-08-23). 5 die as tour bus crashes on New York highway. jagonews24.com Five people have died after a tour bus crashed on the New York State Thruway in western New York, according to New York State Police. Police said the group was returning from Niagara Falls…
(2025-08-23). Milestone tragedy: Another student dies after a month. jagonews24.com Another victim of the fatal plane crash into Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Uttara died on Saturday morning, August 23, raising the death toll from the tragedy to 36…
(2025-08-23). 9 of a family burnt in N'ganj fire. jagonews24.com Nine members of a family sustained burn injuries when a fire broke out at a house apparently from gas pipeline leak at Hirajhul village in Siddhirganj area of Narayanganj in the early hours of Saturday, August 23…
(2025-08-23). Jubo Dal leader hacked dead in Khulna. jagonews24.com A local Jubo Dal leader has been hacked to death by the miscreants in Khulna's Dumuria…
(2025-08-23). Workers block road at Tejgaon protesting against factory closure. jagonews24.com Workers of a garment factory blocked the road in Dhaka's Tejgaon on Saturday morning, August 23, protesting against the factory closure without prior notice…
(2025-08-23). PR method possible if only law is amended: CEC. jagonews24.com Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Saturday, August 23, said elections under the proportional representation (PR) system are not possible unless the law is amended…
(2025-08-23). Kane hits hat-trick as Bayern put six past Leipzig. jagonews24.com England captain Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as defending champions Bayern Munich began the Bundesliga season by thrashing RB Leipzig…
(2025-08-23). Stolen Time, July 2021. indybay.org Eternal growth, maximum profit, and rising share prices are the lifeblood of the economy. Without them, it immediately begins to crumble. The climate crisis reveals that growth programmed for infinity will amount to the destruction of the planet in the medium rather than the long term.
(2025-08-23). CNA Kaiser San Rafael Nurses and Supporters Rally & Protest Layoffs and Use of AI. indybay.org CNA NNU Kaiser nurses and supporters rallied against the layoff of 41 nurses in San Rafael and the use of AI to eliminate nurses and healthcare workers…
(2025-08-23). Convicted felon Trump's White House expands attack on the Smithsonian Institution. indybay.org The above green ticket, is a Ticket to Donald J. Trump's 2021 Senate impeachment trial (front and reverse)…
(2025-08-23). HUD's new english only policy may negatively effect Bay Area, Public Housing Authorities. indybay.org Does The Statue Of Liberty Only Embrace People Who Speak English? Whatever Happened To Freedom Of Speech?>
(2025-08-23). Trump and the US Are Paying the Price for Racism and Denial. indybay.org The pathological narcissist and distractor-in-chief followed his authoritarian playbook of lies, obscenities, threats, and insults and never prepared US communities for these earth-shaking migrations! Prices rise, employment plummets, and trust disappears! Trump must not be allowed to finish his second term!
(2025-08-23). West Philadelphia neighbors react to upcoming SEPTA service cuts. whyy.org 
(2025-08-23). Saturday 8/23: All Out for Palestine. indybay.org Ocean at Water St. Santa Cruz…
(2025-08-23). How Musk / DOGE falsely accused an Afghan Refugee and Ruined his and his Family's Lives. juancole.com By Avi Asher-Schapiro and Christopher Bing | — DOGE staffers exposed a sensitive U.S.-funded Afghanistan program and falsely suggested a contractor was involved in an off-books mission. ( ProPublica ) — It was early morning on April 1 when Mohammad Halimi, a 53-year-old exiled Afghan scholar, got a panicked message from his son. Halimi's name …
(2025-08-23). Saturday 8/23: Protest Up-Zoning. indybay.org S.F. City Hall, Plaza Side, Civic Center…
(2025-08-23). were intensely immersed in the Muslim world. There was movement between the. haaretz.com For centuries the lives of Jews and Muslims in Arab lands influenced each other far more than we think — until the advent of nationalism…
(2025-08-23). Former IDF intelligence chief says Netanyahu was warned of war prior to Oct. 7. haaretz.com In recordings aired by Channel 12 News, the then-chief of Military Intelligence said only 'two irrelevant people' attended a meeting during which he presented a strategic warning to the prime minister during the government's advancement of the judicial coup…
(2025-08-23). Israel's Plan for massive new West Bank Settlement would make a Palestinian State Impossible. juancole.com By Leonie Fleischmann, City St George's, University of London (The Conversation) — The Israeli government has approved a plan for construction of a massive new settlement bloc in the controversial E1 area in the occupied West Bank. In reviving a project first proposed in 1994, which will comprise about 3,500 new dwellings in a line …
(2025-08-23). ICC member states reject new U.S. sanctions on court officials. independent.co.ug 
THE HAGUE, Netherlands | Xinhua | The presidency of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), which oversees the International Criminal Court (ICC), on Thursday voiced "deep concern" and rejected new U.S. sanctions imposed on ICC judges and deputy prosecutors. The sanctions, announced by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, target ICC Judges Kimberly …
(2025-08-23). Let the 84th Uganda Open tee off. independent.co.ug 
Seniors Aug 22-23 Ladies Open Aug 28-30 Amateurs Open Sept 3-6 Professional Open Sept 8-13 Lugazi, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | The new kid on the block in Ugandan golf, the Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club, this week welcomes players from the region for the 84th edition of the prestigious Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open Championship. The …
(2025-08-23). Training will help Ugandans improve product packaging sector. independent.co.ug 
Government starts training Ugandans in packaging industry to improve product packaging. COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | The government of Uganda's initiative to offer training to Ugandans in the packaging sector represents a significant advancement. The initiative—long overdue given the present state of packaging of products—introduces the first packaging training program in Uganda, designed to …
(2025-08-23). Uganda, South Sudan pledge joint efforts to resolve border tensions. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Ugandan and South Sudanese armies have agreed to step up cooperation to address recurring border skirmishes, some of which have turned deadly, the Ugandan military said. Uganda's top military chiefs met with a visiting South Sudanese delegation in Kampala, Uganda's capital, to discuss security challenges along the shared frontier, …
(2025-08-23). Unforgiving Lugazi Golf Course leaves Seniors in disbelief on first day of Open. independent.co.ug 
Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | No one said that Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club was going to be easy on the opening day of the 2025 Johnnie Walker Seniors Uganda Golf Open at the par-71 course. Nonetheless, some of the scores that emerged from the first day of the Open beggared belief. …
(2025-08-23). Deadly clashes as Iraqi Kurdistan opposition figure arrested. newarab.com 
Three members of the security forces in Iraq's autonomous His brother Bolad was wounded and detained after hours of fighting that saw security forces…
(2025-08-23). Five Iran police killed in ambush in southeast. newarab.com 
(2025-08-23). Hegseth removes general over Iran strike assessment. newarab.com 
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse will no longer serve as head of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, according to the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly. | The firing is the latest upheaval…
(2025-08-23). Iran, Europeans to meet as snapback sanctions loom. newarab.com 
The Islamic republic suspended cooperation with the
(2025-08-23). Israeli charged for plot to kill Attorney General. newarab.com 
(2025-08-23). Lebanon releases Israeli citizen held in detention for a year. newarab.com 
A There was little information given about the man, identified as Salah Abu-Hussein. His imprisonment had not garnered public attention in Israel or Lebanon. | Israeli media reported that the man's family had reported him missing around a year ago and was unaware he was in L…
(2025-08-23). MENA Sports Wrap: Mo Salah crowned 2025 PFA Player of the Year. newarab.com 
(2025-08-23). Netanyahu sends top aide to UAE in an effort to mend ties. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister According to reports, Israel's strategic affairs minister, Rob Dermer, was quietly sent to the UAE last week and engaged in talks w…
(2025-08-23). Palestinians in Lebanon hand over weapons: What happens next. newarab.com 
The surprise The symbolic but significant event in the Burj al-Barajneh camp in Beirut's southern suburbs comes amid Lebanon's efforts to disarm all militant groups in the country, A small batch of weapons was handed over to the Lebanese army in what was announced a…
(2025-08-23). Saudi Arabia executes man after objections from rights defenders. newarab.com 
Saudi authorities on Thursday announced the "The death sentence was carried out against Jalal bin Hassan bin Abdul Karim Labbad, a Saudi national, in the Eastern Province," the state news agency SPA reported. | Labbad, it said, had "committed terrorist crimes including joining a foreign terrorist organisation". | The agency added that he was convicted of killing a judge in Qatif gov…
(2025-08-23). Taliban to transfer Afghan 'British spies' to Iran: report. newarab.com 
The report, published by The Telegraph on Thursday, claims that three Afghans suspected of spying for the
(2025-08-23). Trump may 'do nothing' if Putin, Zelensky fail to meet. newarab.com 
Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that he was "not happy" about a Russian strike Thursday that hit a US-owned factory in Ukraine "and I'm not happy about anything having to do with that war." | But he said he wanted to see whether Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky would meet fi…
(2025-08-23). Trump says he'll keep extending TikTok shutdown deadline. newarab.com 
President Donald Trump is calling national security and privacy concerns Congress approved a U.S. ban on TikTok unless its parent company, ByteDance, sold its controlling stake. | But Trump has so far extended the deadline three times during his second term — with the next one coming up on Sept. 17. | "We're gonna watch the secur…
(2025-08-23). Turkish ports raise new barriers to Israel-linked ships. newarab.com 
(2025-08-23). Ukrainian man arrested in Italy over Nord Stream attacks. newarab.com 
(2025-08-23). UN says attacks by RSF in Darfur killed 89 civilians in 10 days. newarab.com 
(2025-08-23). US Justice Dept releases Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts. newarab.com 
The Justice Department released a transcript on Friday of an interview with Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for recruiting underage girls for Epstein, was interviewed last month by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal lawyer. | The Justice Department released hundreds of pages of transcripts and audio recordings of th…
(2025-08-23). Major Disruptions Hit Israeli Regime's Rail Network. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli regime's railroad officials announced that train services on several major routes will be suspended for the coming weeks.
(2025-08-23). Iran Warns EU3 about Fallout of Invoking Snapback Mechanism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned the European troika that any move to trigger the so-called snapback mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal would lack legal and moral grounds and carry serious consequences.
(2025-08-23). Gas exposure at Colorado dairy farm kills 6. wsws.org This is the latest in a string of industrial disasters in the United States.
(2025-08-23). Pentagon authorizes DC Guard contingent to carry weapons of war as Trump threatens martial law in Chicago, San Francisco, New York. wsws.org The arming of over 2,200 National Guard soldiers in the capital city is a major step towards martial law.
(2025-08-23). FBI raids home and office of former Trump National Security Advisor John Bolton. wsws.org The crackdown and intimidation of political opponents is a critical aspect of Trump's erection of a presidential dictatorship and police state.
(2025-08-23). Trump-Putin summit exposes Mélenchon's New Popular Front. wsws.org Mélenchon's nationalist calls for France get more of the "cards of power" show that the NFP and the union bureaucracies will not seriously fight social cuts to fund French militarism.
(2025-08-23). Confusion, unclarified issues and a gaping hole in this year's Berlin Biennale art exhibition. wsws.org A perusal of the artworks on show in the Biennale, disappoints, in one major respect shocks, and makes clear that enormous questions of orientation remain unresolved.
(2025-08-23). A summer of sellouts: UFCW pushes through three grocery contracts in one week amid growing rank-and-file resistance. wsws.org Grocery workers face not only poverty wages, corporate domination and intensifying attacks on democratic rights under the Trump administration, but a campaign of sabotage by union bureaucurats.
(2025-08-23). Australia: Disability services cuts spearhead Labor's productivity "roundtable" wsws.org With the full complicity of the participating trade union chiefs, the "economic reform" summit became a vehicle to launch deeper cuts to social programs, boost corporate profits and prepare for war.
(2025-08-23). Suspect in Nord Stream pipeline explosion arrested. wsws.org For the German government, the arrest comes at a very inopportune time. If the suspect reveals who was behind the attack, it could lead to serious tensions with Kiev and Washington.
(2025-08-23). No to US imperialist aggression against Venezuela! For the unity of the working class across the Americas! wsws.org The military siege of Venezuela marks a new stage in an unprecedented escalation of US imperialist aggression against Latin America as a whole.
(2025-08-23). 20,000 New Zealand high school teachers strike. wsws.org The National Party-led government is seeking to cut teachers' pay relative to inflation, claiming it has no money, while diverting billions of dollars to the military.
(2025-08-23). Across Time and Borders: The Enduring Journey of the K3/4 Train. tehrantimes.com The K3/4 China-Russia international train carries with it decades of people-to-people exchange between the two nations.
(2025-08-23). Iran, Russia Stress Scheduled Expiration of UNSCR 2231. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Russia emphasized that the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 must expire as scheduled, criticized European attempts to extend it, and highlighted the shared positions of Tehran and Moscow on nuclear diplomacy.
(2025-08-23). From screen to cringe, stubborn persistence of hated live-action anime remakes. jagonews24.com When Netflix announced a live-action adaptation of Solo Leveling, the smash-hit Korean anime about a powerless monster hunter who becomes humanity's last hope, the internet erupted. Not with cheers, but with groans, memes, and a chorus of "Here we go again."
(2025-08-23). Pak Deputy PM arrives in Dhaka. jagonews24.com Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Dhaka on a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations on Saturday, August 23.
(2025-08-23). Looted arsenal spark election headache. jagonews24.com Latest figures reveal that 1,363 weapons and 257,720 rounds of ammunition have yet to be recovered. Law enforcement agencies fear these arms could be used to incite violence and destabilise the country in the run-up to the upcoming national elections.
(2025-08-23). Saturday 8/23: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Aftermath" indybay.org
(2025-08-23). Afghanistan: summary of operational facts and figures, January to June 2025. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). Afghanistan: protection of vulnerable communities through cash-for-work projects. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). Classification of the armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). Colombia – Calls to action. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). Colombia: decent detention conditions are still a long way off. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). Colombia: the impact of armed conflicts on children. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). Colombia – Victims/survivors of sexual violence: Invisibility and a lack of protection. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). Disappearance: the pain of not knowing – Colombia. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). Georgia / South Ossetia: Home is where hope dwells. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). Health care: another casualty of the armed conflict – Colombia. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). How the ICRC helps sustain life in Armenia's borderlands: A day with Harutyun Harutyunyan. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). Iran: Second Round of Financial Assistance to Support the Iranian Red Crescent Society's Efforts to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). Iran: Sixth training course to manage health in emergencies held in Tehran. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). To protect humanitarians is to protect communities: World Humanitarian Day 2025. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). South Sudan: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). Stop putting targets on aid workers' backs. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). ICRC president: "If states invest in defence, they must also budget for international humanitarian law" icrc.org
(2025-08-23). Philippines: States in Asia Pacific region commit to greater support for rules of war during regional conference. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). ICRC president: The next 76 years of the Geneva Conventions will be shaped by the choices leaders make today. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). ICRC president: "International humanitarian law only as strong as leaders' will to uphold it" icrc.org
(2025-08-23). "A grave betrayal of humanity" : Abhorrent attacks on aid workers must stop. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). Iran: ICRC supports the vaccination of Afghan migrants in Iran through IRCS. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). Thailand and Cambodia: ICRC welcomes ceasefire and stands ready to conduct further detainee visits. icrc.org
(2025-08-23). Iran: Humanitarian Negotiation Workshop in Tehran. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). Famine Officially Declared in Gaza After 2 Years of Near-Total Israeli Blockade. truthout.org The world's leading food insecurity authority has officially declared famine in Gaza, after officials finally determined that Israel's almost two year long, near-total blockade on the 2 million Palestinians in the Strip has created conditions so horrific they surpass those needed for a famine declaration. The UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) confirmed that famine… |
(2025-08-22). UN aid chief's powerful plea to end Israel's Gaza famine. aljazeera.com The UN's head of humanitarian aid has made an impassioned plea for international action, as he confirmed a famine.
(2025-08-22). Famine confirmed in northern Gaza, global hunger monitor says. jagonews24.com Famine is occurring in the northern Gaza Strip and is projected to spread to central and southern areas by the end of September, a global hunger monitor has warned…
(2025-08-22). In first, UN says over half a million Gazans suffering from famine; Netanyahu. haaretz.com For the first time since the war in Gaza started, the UN food security agency's report found that residents of Gaza City and nearby areas are suffering from the highest level of hunger. Netanyahu rejected the report as a 'modern blood libel' and accused Hamas of 'stealing aid' and staging a 'starvation campaign'…
(2025-08-22). FAO says half a million Palestinians suffers from starvation in Gaza. plenglish.com Rome, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today confirmed that more than half a million Palestinians are suffering from famine in Gaza.
(2025-08-22). UN chief warns of famine in Gaza. plenglish.com Speaking at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), Guterres asserted that what has happened in that territory also demonstrates the existence of a moral crisis and represents a failure of humanity. The UN secretary-general stated that just when it seems there are no more words left to describe the living hell in Gaza, a new one has been added: famine. | Famine is not only about food; it is the deliberate collapse of the systems needed for human survival. | The UN chief noted that people are starving, and those with the duty to act are failing. As the occupying power, Israel has…
(2025-08-22). Headlines for August 22, 2025. democracynow.org U.N. Declares a Famine in Gaza, Where Over 500,000 Face "Starvation, Destitution and Death", Netanyahu Says He'll Restart Ceasefire Talks While Proceeding with Gaza City Invasion, California to Hold Special Election for Redrawn Maps to Counter Texas GOP Gerrymander, Trump Praises Troops and Officers over Federal Takeover of D.C. Law Enforcement, ICE Agents in D.C. Coordinate with Police to Target Immigrants in Moped Traffic Stops, Federal Judge Halts Expansion of "Alligator Alcatraz" over Environmental Violations, State Department Is Vetting 55 Million U.S. Visa Holders for "De…
(2025-08-22). UN declares famine in Gaza. tehrantimes.com The UN has officially declared a famine in Gaza after months of Israeli restrictions that cut off food and water supplies to more than two million people.
(2025-08-22). Hamas says UN's confirmation of famine in Gaza 'important' even if 'very late'. tehrantimes.com Hamas says confirmation of the famine taking place in Gaza by the UN's Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) is "important", despite it coming "very late after long months of warnings," according to Al Jazeera.
(2025-08-22). Mercy Corps CEO: Gaza famine recognition 'horrifying, not surprising'. tehrantimes.com The chief executive officer of the US-based aid group, Tjada D'Oyen McKenna, has called the UN announcement of a famine in Gaza City "absolutely horrifying, yet not surprising," Al Jazeera reported on Friday.
(2025-08-22). Famine Officially Declared in Gaza as Israeli Aggression Escalates. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has officially declared famine in Gaza City for the first time, underscoring the catastrophic humanitarian crisis caused by Israeli regime's ongoing military assault.
(2025-08-22). State Dept Official Fired After Pushing to Denounce Gaza Displacement Speaks Out. truthout.org Shahed Ghoreishi was fired from his position as a press officer for Israeli-Palestinian affairs at the U.S. State Department earlier this week. While no official explanation was given, Ghoreishi was involved in multiple departmental disputes over how to characterize U.S. positions on Israel's forced expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza and the killings of Palestinian journalists. In a TV broadcast… |
(2025-08-22). Netanyahu is more scared of his coalition partners than growing ire. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister once again appears to be actively working behind the scenes to encourage far-right ministers to sabotage any chance of a deal ‚ñ The IDF is ready to deploy tanks anywhere in Gaza City — and seems less concerned about the consequences…
(2025-08-22). team keeps harassing army chief, but he brought one problem on himself. haaretz.com IDF chief Eyal Zamir appointed a major general to probe the investigations into the October 7 failures because he didn't want to look like he was rubber-stamping his predecessor's work. But 'personal conclusions' against individual officers could get in the way of the new offensive against Gaza City…
(2025-08-22). We Tried to March on Gaza From Egypt to to Break the Blockade. counterpunch.org 
I flew from Barcelona to Cairo via Milan to join the sizable Swiss delegation taking part in the Global March on Gaza. On the plane, I spotted other unmistakable activists linking up with the Spanish delegation. The Egyptian authorities were said to be turning participants away at the border so we kept our distance from each other and maintained that we were coming to see the Pyramids.
(2025-08-22). Democracy Now! 2025-08-22 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 22, 2025; "Commander-in-Cheat": After Texas, Trump's Redistricting Push Goes National; EXCLUSIVE: Fired State Dept. Official Speaks Out, Suggested Condolences for Killed Gaza Journalists; Day Laborer Dies Fleeing ICE: Family Mourns, Community Demands Answers | Headlines for August 22, 2025; "Commander-in-Cheat": After Texas, Trump's Redistricting Push Goes National; EXCLUSIVE: Fired State Dept. Official Speaks Out, Suggested Condolences for Killed Gaza Journalists; Day Laborer Dies Fleeing ICE: Family Mourns, Community Demands Answers…
(2025-08-22). Missing journalist Bibhu Ranjan's body recovered from Meghna. jagonews24.com Police recovered the body of senior journalist and columnist Bibhu Ranjan Sarkar, who was missing since Thursday, from the Meghna River near Char Balaki in Gazaria Upazila of Munshiganj…
(2025-08-22). Israeli reservists say report for Gaza offensive, but the sense of mission is gone. haaretz.com 'We're playing with fire': IDF soldiers called up for the effort to retake Gaza City say they can't stay home and let their comrades do the heavy fighting, but 22 months of personal and financial problems might lead to more no-shows…
(2025-08-22). of hell will defense minister vows to level Gaza City after IDF takeover plan approved. haaretz.com IDF sources said troops are preparing to use artillery fire to 'encourage' the evacuation of Palestinians who choose to remain in Gaza City and seek shelter inside buildings…
(2025-08-22). Gaza health authorities reject Israeli evacuation orders. plenglish.com Ramallah, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip today rejected orders to evacuate hospitals and NGOs in the north because of an imminent Israeli military offensive, which plans to reoccupy the main city of the enclave.
(2025-08-22). "Why Doesn't Hamas Release The Hostages?" , And Other Reader Questions. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Nick on Patreon asks, "I don't know if this is a question that you would know the answer to, but it's worth a try. The one Zionist question I have a hard time answering is 'why don't Hamas release the hostages?' Israel doesn't give a shit about killing its own citizens, so they don't seem to be much of a bargaining chip." | The most important thing to make clear here is that anyone who suggests that Israel's onslaught in Gaza has anything whatsoever to do with ho…
(2025-08-22). Israel escalates destruction of Gaza City. electronicintifada.net Quadcopters are being used to encircle residential blocks and coerce civilians into fleeing under armed threat, rights group reports.
(2025-08-22). Daily death toll in Gaza tops 70. tehrantimes.com At least 71 Palestinians, including 24 aid seekers, have been killed and 251 injured in Israeli attacks across Gaza in 24 hours, according to the enclave's Health Ministry on Friday.
(2025-08-22). American contractors indiscriminately fired at Gaza aid distribution points: report. tehrantimes.com A truck driver working for a U.S. logistics subcontractor in Gaza has confirmed allegations that American security personnel and Israeli forces routinely opened fire on Palestinians seeking humanitarian aid.
(2025-08-22). Israeli Cabinet Approvs Gaza City Occupation Plan Amid Rising Civilian Deaths. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – In another step in the regime's campaign of mass displacement and destruction, Israel's war cabinet has approved a full-scale plan to occupy Gaza City, War Minister Israel Katz announced Friday.
(2025-08-22). Israel fires air force officers who called for end to Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2025-08-22). Israeli figures show that 83% of Gaza casualties civilians. newarab.com 
(2025-08-22). Former Top Biden Spox Admits Israel Sabotaged Ceasefire Deals as US Blamed Hamas. truthout.org The former top State Department spokesperson has admitted that the U.S. knew the Israeli government was systematically sabotaging ceasefire negotiations for months — even as he stood on the podium and spread the lie to the press and the public that it was Hamas standing in the way of a deal. In a report by Israeli outlet Channel 13 published Thursday, former Biden administration official… |
(2025-08-22). Court Ruling Clears the Way for Hundreds of CDC Staff to Be Laid Off. truthout.org Hundreds of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees are losing their jobs after a federal judge ruled on August 12 that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was barred from terminating employees at only six CDC divisions. The court's prior ruling had protected all CDC staff. The litigation stems from HHS Director Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s efforts to terminate… |
(2025-08-22). Trump's EPA Delayed Pollution Safeguards Ahead of Deadly US Steel Explosion. truthout.org A deadly explosion at a U.S. Steel coke plant near Pittsburgh has brought renewed attention to the steel industry's aging facilities. Steelworkers and community activists say the Trump administration has put their health at risk by delaying and potentially scrapping pollution monitoring rules meant to protect nearby neighborhoods from dangerous toxins released into the air by the nation's steel… |
(2025-08-22). Health Insurance Premiums Are Rising Faster Than Ever Before. truthout.org Wary of inflation, Americans have been watching the prices of everyday items such as eggs and gasoline. A less-noticed expense should cause greater alarm: rising premiums for health insurance. They have been trending upward for years and are now rising faster than ever. Consider that, from 2000 to 2020, egg prices fluctuated between just under $1 and about $3 a dozen; they reached $6.23… |
(2025-08-22). Border Patrol Begs Retired Agents to Rejoin the Agency. truthout.org Border Patrol is encouraging retired agents to rejoin its ranks as the Trump administration escalates its immigration raids across the country. "Recently retired from Border Patrol? We want you back!" U.S. Border Patrol posted on Instagram on August 18. "We're seeking to reinstate retired agents to rejoin the agency and continue the great work we've accomplished the last six months,"… |
(2025-08-22). Memphis Locals Raise Health Concerns as Business Group Pushes Musk Data Center. truthout.org Marilyn Gooch was already skeptical about one of her newest neighbors, xAI's supercomputing facility, when her cousin walked across the street in June with a blue mailer from the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce. Her cousin didn't know what to make of…
(2025-08-22). In Black August, We Turn Destructive Spaces into Laboratories For Liberation. truthout.org The concrete tomb they built to bury our revolution has become the very ground from which it grows. From behind these concrete walls and steel bars, where time moves differently and hope becomes a revolutionary act, I write to you about Black August — a month that prison administrators would rather see forgotten, but which burns eternal in the hearts of those who understand that freedom is not a… |
(2025-08-22). Federal Judge Orders Closure of "Alligator Alcatraz" truthout.org A federal judge on Thursday ordered the shutdown of the so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades, leading to cheers from local environmental advocates. The ruling by Judge Kathleen Williams of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida sided with the plaintiffs that the facility was doing significant damage to the… |
(2025-08-22). Foreign policy prescriptions from the US to Türkiye. unitedworldint.com/feed/ How George Friedman, founder of Stratfor, see Türkiye's future role in the region. George Friedman, founder of Stratfor, known as the "shadow CIA", has published an article examining the impact of global and regional developments on Türkiye's foreign policy. Beyond offering an analysis of the current landscape, the article lays out a roadmap for Ankara's …
(2025-08-22). How LA is uniting to provide mutual aid for those impacted by ICE raids. wagingnonviolence.org 
This article Through fundraisers, grocery deliveries, 'adopt a corner' initiatives and ICE watch, Angelenos are coming together to support their immigrant neighbors. | This article
(2025-08-22). Chaves Robles becomes first Costa Rican president to face loss of immunity. aljazeera.com The conservative president faced a legislative panel weighing whether he should retain his immunity from prosecution.
(2025-08-22). DRC prosecutor seeks death penalty for former leader Joseph Kabila. aljazeera.com Congolese military auditor general asks court to condemn Kabila to death for war crimes including homicide and torture.
(2025-08-22). Dutch foreign minister resigns over Israel sanctions deadlock. aljazeera.com Caspar Veldkamp and other ministers step down after cabinet rejects sanctions, prompting broader political upheaval.
(2025-08-22). Ghislaine Maxwell praises Trump in transcripts released by government. aljazeera.com Partner of Jeffrey Epstein insists Trump never engaged in inappropriate behavior amid scrutiny over past relationship.
(2025-08-22). Wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from Tennessee jail. aljazeera.com Abrego Garcia will return to family as he awaits trial over alleged human smuggling brought by Trump administration.
(2025-08-22). LIVE AT 1PM EDT: Climate Lockdowns Are Coming Guest: Matthew Wielicki — TCRS. wattsupwiththat.com Today, power‚Äëgrabbers in Canada are banning hikers from the woods in the Maritimes and imposing enormous fines on those who dare set foot in their own public forests.
(2025-08-22). Wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez fights for reduced 1-year sentence. whyy.org Lawyers for the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez say she should be sentenced to a year and a day in prison rather than the eight years recommended by the federal court's probation office for her conviction on bribery charges. | Nadine Menendez, 58, is scheduled to be sentenced next month for her April conviction on charges that she teamed up with the New Jersey Democrat to accept bribes of cash, gold bars and a luxury car from three New Jersey businessmen. | The lawyers in a submission to the sentencing judge on Friday cited additional surgery she must endure related to her breast cancer treatment to explain…
(2025-08-22). Hostage families voice concern after Trump says of captives may have died. haaretz.com Israel's lead hostage affairs coordinator said that there was 'no change' to the 'information in Israel's possession' regarding the status of the living hostages, saying that '20 of the hostages are alive, there is serious concern for two others, [and] 28 are believed to be deceased'…
(2025-08-22). More than beaches: South Jersey summer festivals provide fun for tourists, dollars for small town economies. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? South Jersey beaches have long been a destination for millions of tourists over multiple generations. In recent times, the plethora of festivals and fairs over the summer and fall are also drawing crowds. | Whether it is June's Blueberry Festival in Hammonton, the Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Arts Festival in July or the upcoming Atlantic City Latino Festival on Sept. 6, visitors are flocking to these events as one-time excursions or annual visits. | "I'm…
(2025-08-22). Margate City firefighters rescue over 50 after Hurricane Erin tidal flooding. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Margate firefighters rescued more than 50 people from cars, restaurants and bars after tidal flooding Thursday night that was caused by Hurricane Erin, which remains hundreds of miles out to sea. | Several restaurants, including Sofia, were flooded along Amherst Avenue in Margate. | Officials said at least 30 people were rescued from that one location during dinner Thursday night. | Margate firefighters posted photos of them helping people storm and high water vehicl…
(2025-08-22). The Trump-Putin Summit: Negotiating With the Devil(s). counterpunch.org 
(2025-08-22). Understanding Inequality Across History. counterpunch.org 
(2025-08-22). Full Interview: Smithsonian Head Lonnie Bunch in 2020 on Telling "Unvarnished" History, Trump & More. democracynow.org As President Trump calls for a "comprehensive review" of eight Smithsonian museums, we feature our 2020 interview with Lonnie G. Bunch III, the head of the Smithsonian. Amy Goodman interviewed him in Washington shortly after the publication of his book, A Fool's Errand: Creating the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the Age of Bush, Obama, and Trump.
(2025-08-22). Central Bucks terminates special education director amid abuse allegations. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? At a board meeting Thursday night, Central Bucks School District voted to terminate Alyssa Wright, the former director of special education and pupil services. The board also voted to approve a separation agreement with an employee identified by just their employee number, 16177. | The move comes after
(2025-08-22). Mad Miliband's British Net Zero Industrial Collapse. wattsupwiththat.com Another steel mill just entered administration.
(2025-08-22). Mobilization Of U.S. Troops In The Caribbean / Movilización De Tropas De EE.UU En El Caribe. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Gabriel Aguirre, World BEYOND War, August 22, 2025 | The presence of more than
(2025-08-22). Five dead, 36 injured in bomb attack on Colombia air base. geo.tv 
(2025-08-22). US, European military chiefs discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. geo.tv 
US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shake hands inside the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral ahead of a ceremony to mark its re-opening following the 2019 fire, in Paris, France, December 7, 2024. — Reuters
(2025-08-22). India's top court allows release of picked-up stray dogs in Delhi after sterilisation. geo.tv 
Rescued dogs are kept inside cages at Friendicoes SECA, a local animal welfare NGO in New Delhi, India, August 12, 2025. — ReutersSterilised, immunised dogs to be released.Rabid or aggressive ones excluded.Court directs creation of feeding zones for dogs.NEW DELHI: India's Supreme…
(2025-08-22). Sri Lanka arrests former president Wickremesinghe: local media. geo.tv 
Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe gestures as he speaks during an interview with Reuters at his office in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 24, 2022. — ReutersWickremesinghe arrested over alleged misuse of state funds.Arrest linked to London trip for wife's…
(2025-08-22). The New York Times Publishes False Energy and Climate Information and Refuses to Correct Its Errors. wattsupwiththat.com The NYT must always remember that the purpose of corrections is to inform the reader of what is actually true, rather than to protect its writers from embarrassment or protect preferred narratives that cannot withstand scrutiny.
(2025-08-22). Wrong Again, Grist, Climate Change Is Not Causing Higher Coffee Prices. wattsupwiththat.com Since coffee production and yields have increased dramatically overtime, it is simply false to link higher coffee prices to climate change induced impacts on production. During the recent period of slight global warming, coffee, like almost every other crop, has seen gains due to the fertilization effect of higher CO2 and improved growing conditions. Since climate change isn't disrupting coffee production, it can't be blamed for any rise in prices.
(2025-08-22). Angry Michael Mann Isolates Himself (climate exaggeration backfires). wattsupwiththat.com "And yes, there is empirical, peer-reviewed support for the conclusion that climate deniers, in general, are truly awful human beings." (- Michael Mann,..)…
(2025-08-22). No, WCAX TV3, Owning a Dog Is NOT a "Wrong Climate Choice" wattsupwiththat.com The writers claim that owning a dog is bad for the climate because they are meat eaters. This is completely misguided.
(2025-08-22). The Truth Behind Britain's Wildfires. wattsupwiththat.com Labour's rewilding plans risk sparking a surge in wildfires across Britain, gamekeepers have claimed.
(2025-08-22). Back-To-Back Deadly Attacks Rock Colombia; Chopper Crash And Car Bombing; Prez Petro Drops Bombshell. hindustantimes.com Dramatic scenes from Colombia show a police helicopter crashing into a mountain after reportedly being struck by a drone, just hours after a deadly car bomb explosion rocked a military air base in Cali. The back-to-back attacks, which killed at least 17 people including police officers and civilians, have sent shockwaves through the country. President Gustavo Petro condemned the acts as terrorism, pointing to possible involvement of the notorious Gulf Clan cartel.
(2025-08-22). 'It's not easy to live by writing the truth', Bibhu Ranjan's last words. jagonews24.com This is the final piece by renowned journalist Bibhu Ranjan Sarkar. He sent the article to bdnews24.com by email shortly after 9: 00 a.m. on August 21, with a note: "You may publish this as my final writing." Given its gravity and public significance, Jago News is publishing a translated version for our readers.
(2025-08-22). Thai ex-PM Thaksin acquitted of royal insult charges. jagonews24.com Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was cleared on Friday of royal defamation charges, relieving a threat to his embattled political dynasty which has dominated Thai politics for two decades.
(2025-08-22). Google to provide Gemini AI tools to US govt. jagonews24.com Google will provide its Gemini artificial intelligence tools to US federal agencies practically free, the government announced Thursday.
(2025-08-22). Sri Lanka's ex-president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested. jagonews24.com Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested in connection with the alleged misuse of funds, police have said…
(2025-08-22). Kishoreganj univ students announce complete shutdown. jagonews24.com A group of students from Kishoreganj University staged a protest on Thursday midnight, demanding the construction of a permanent campus and the holding of central student union elections.
(2025-08-22). Vegetable prices soar; dozen eggs reach Tk 155. jagonews24.com "I can't exactly remember the last time I bought vegetables at such high prices," said Alamin, a shopper at Rampura Market in Dhaka on Wednesday, expressing his discomfort over the soaring vegetable prices.
(2025-08-22). Son dies, parents critically burnt in Old Dhaka transformer blast. jagonews24.com A couple sustained severe burns and their son died in a transformer explosion in Gendaria, Old Dhaka. Mezbah Uddin, 28, who suffered 100 percent burns, died while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery.
(2025-08-22). UN envoy on Myanmar meets CA, discusses Rohingya crisis. jagonews24.com The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the latter's office on Thursday.
(2025-08-22). Journalist Bibhuranjan goes missing; GD filed. jagonews24.com Senior journalist and columnist Bibhuranjan Sarkar has been missing since Thursday, his family said, and they have filed a general diary (GD) at Ramna Police Station in the capital.
(2025-08-22). 3 of a family among four die in Cumilla road accident. jagonews24.com Four people, including three members of a family, were spot dead after a lorry turned turtle and fell on a private car on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in the Padua Bazar Bishwa Road area of Cumilla…
(2025-08-22). Govt cautions media over publishing Hasina's remarks. jagonews24.com The government has issued a stern warning that any future publication or dissemination of statements from deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will result in immediate legal action…
(2025-08-22). Bridge Authority scraps allocation of 270 flats for officials, employees. jagonews24.com The Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA) has canceled the flat allocation for its officials and employees, following an investigation into allegations of illegal construction and allocation within an under-construction housing project…
(2025-08-22). Pakistan to start direct flights with Bangladesh by end of 2025. jagonews24.com Pakistan would begin direct flights with Bangladesh by the end of this year, with an expectation to get help in trade and business between the two countries…
(2025-08-22). Pakistan FM set to arrive in Dhaka on Saturday. jagonews24.com Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on Saturday, August 23, for a two-day official visit…
(2025-08-22). Sohan, Saif return to Bangladesh squad for Asia Cup. jagonews24.com The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 16-member squad for next month's Asia Cup cricket tournament, and a three-match T20I series against Netherlands…
(2025-08-22). Can't Quit the Blues: the Electrifications of Otis Rush. counterpunch.org 
In 1969, after nearly 14 years of constant gigging in small blues clubs and cutting scorching singles for obscure labels, songs that received limited radio play but were greedily snatched up by young white rockers desperate to learn the rudiments of the Chicago blues, it looked like Otis Rush was about to finally get his
(2025-08-22). Barcelona mayor denied entry into Israel after May decision to cut official ties. haaretz.com The authority said that Collboni's visa application was rejected due to defamation of Israel and participation in a boycott of the country. In May, Barcelona decided to cut institutional ties with Israel and suspend a friendship agreement with Tel Aviv-Jaffa…
(2025-08-22). Foreign Ministry says West Bank is Israeli territory, contravening international and domestic law. haaretz.com The Foreign Ministry statement comes after 25 countries — including the United Kingdom and France — issued a joint declaration against Israel's decision to approve construction in the E1 area of the West Bank, a plan designed to bisect the territory…
(2025-08-22). School District of Philadelphia delays vote on extending Keystone Opportunity Zone. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The School District of Philadelphia's board voted to delay a decision on extending six Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ) sites until their next meeting in September. Thursday night's meeting was the last one before the 2025-26 school year begins.
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| Board members also deliberated on the impact of SEPTA cuts on students and employees and the potential closure of two charter schools.
| What is a Keystone Opportunity Zone,…
(2025-08-22). WIN: Canadian Arms Company Calian Pauses Shipments to Elbit Systems after Being Caught Red-Handed. worldbeyondwar.org 
After our monitoring exposed a Canadian weapons shipment to Israel in real time, catching them red-handed, the company has now vowed to pause all future shipments to Elbit Systems. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-08-22). Addicted to The Times. counterpunch.org Last week's papers were so bad, I decided to go cold turkey. It wasn't because of the Times' dutiful repetition of Israel's mendacious claim that Anas-al-Sharif, murdered by the IDF along with three other Al-Jazeera journalists, was operating as a Hamas agent; or its fitful reporting of the ongoing massacres and famine. The Times sees the Middle East as through a camera obscura — upside down and in reverse. Once you understand that, there's knowledge to be gained from its reporters and columnists.
(2025-08-22). Philadelphia School District and local colleges prepare for SEPTA cuts that could disrupt student commutes. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia School District and area universities are preparing for SEPTA's service cuts that could disrupt the commutes for thousands of students on Monday, Aug. 25, the district's first day of school. | Most universities in the Philly region have already begun their fall semesters. They are expanding parking and shuttle services, and suggesting bike sharing and the use of SEPTA's trip-planning tool. | SEPTA is facing a $213 million budget deficit, and released its red…
(2025-08-22). Opera Philadelphia's $11 ticket strategy: filling seats and clearing debt. whyy.org Anthony Roth Costanzo, Opera Philadelphia's leader, turned financial challenges into success, making the company the only sold-out in the U.S. and innovating opera anew.
(2025-08-22). Africa's nuclear capacity could expand tenfold by 2050 report. independent.co.ug 
Africa's nuclear sector is poised for significant growth, with a new International Atomic Energy Agency report projecting generating capacity could increase tenfold by 2050. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Despite having just one operational nuclear plant today, a new report projects that Africa's generating capacity could increase tenfold by 2050. The report, 'Outlook for …
(2025-08-22). How digital is perceived in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
SPECIAL FEATURE | Okengo Tossin Jaybe | In today's fast-evolving digital age, has taken on a new face—digital . Across the globe, businesses are leveraging the internet to build brands, reach wider audiences, and drive growth. However, in Uganda, the perception and adoption of digital remain mixed, often marked by skepticism, underutilization, and untapped …
(2025-08-22). Open letter to Israel foreign minister Sa'ar. independent.co.ug 
The great threat to Israel's survival is not the Arab nations, the Palestinians, or Iran, but the policies of its government COMMENT | JEFREY D. SACHS | Dear Mr. Minister, I write to you following your speech at the United Nations Security Council on August 5. I attended the session but did not have the chance …
(2025-08-22). Reach A Hand Uganda reaches out to West Nile cultural leaders. independent.co.ug 
Adjumani , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In efforts to continue highlighting achievements and the persistent setbacks to achieving gender justice in Uganda as revealed in the Generation Gender Project (Gen G), Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), along with partners; FIDA, Uganda, and the Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD), held a youth summit …
(2025-08-22). Back to School in a Rapidly Changing World. whyy.org It's back-to-school time, which, for millions of families across the country, means a return to bedtimes, shopping for school supplies, and frantic efforts by kids to finish their summer reading. On this episode, we explore how our fast-changing world is transforming learning and life inside the classroom, from the lingering effects of the pandemic, to the impact of generative AI tools, to the pressures of "Ivy League fever."
(2025-08-22). Your brain on psychedelics with Gàºl Dà∂len. whyy.org What can octopuses on MDMA teach us about sociability? That's what neuroscientist and psychedelics researcher
(2025-08-22). Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from federal custody pending criminal trial. whyy.org Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man wrongfully deported to a notorious El Salvador prison and later returned to the U.S., was released today from criminal custody in Tennessee while he awaits trial on federal human smuggling charges. | One of his attorneys, Sean Hecker, said Abrego Garcia was now en route back to his family in Maryland, "after being unlawfully arrested and deported, and then imprisoned, all because of the government's vindictive attack on a man who had the courage to fight back against the Administration's continuing assault on the rule of law." | Abrego Garcia's case raised basic questions abou…
(2025-08-22). Chicago: Labor Board Certifies Unit of over 170 Student Housing Workers at UIC (OPEIU 39). wibailoutpeople.org 
Chicago, IL. — On August 20, 2025, the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board (IELRB) unanimously voted to certify a bargaining unit of more than 170 student housing workers at the University of Illinois — Chicago (UIC). The Board's decision marks the first time collective bargaining rights have been formally recognized for undergraduate student employees in …
(2025-08-22). Madison, August 23, 2025: People's Needs Over Prisons! Healing Over Harm! Rally. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-08-22). Madison, August 23, 2025: Vigil at Farmers' Market! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-08-22). Palestine and the World. wibailoutpeople.org 
The liberation from imperialism and zionism will contribute immensely to international peace and security By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireTuesday August 19, 2025Geostrategic Analysis "The Israeli Zionists are convinced they have successfully camouflaged their new kind of colonialism. Their colonialism appears to be more 'benevolent,' more 'philanthropic,' a system with which they rule simply by …
(2025-08-22). Time for a Nationwide Union and Community Emergency Solidarity Day! wibailoutpeople.org 
(This talk was given by a Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement leader at a UAW Local 95 Strike Fundraiser and screening of the film 'Pride' August 15, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. The event raised thousands of in-kind and monetary donations for the strikers who are still out. Strike Fund here: donorbox.org/support-strikers-at-local-_…) Solidarity with the …
(2025-08-22). Black Voters 'Finally' Get Win After Federal Judge Strikes Down Mississippi Map. capitalbnews.org 
In Dyamone White's rural Mississippi town, churches long served as the gathering spot for community events. As a millennial, she recognized the need to bring those events elsewhere as a way to increase civic engagement and host important community discussions. Over the years, she's seen the participation grow in Edwards and Bolton, towns near her …
(2025-08-22). At least 18 killed in guerrilla attacks on Colombia's security forces. colombiareports.com At least 18 people were killed and more than 60 people were injured in two guerrilla attacks on Colombia's security forces on Thursday. The first attack was carried out In Amalfi, a town in the Antioquia province, and cost the lives of 12 anti-narcotics police, whose helicopter was attacked. According to Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez, …
(2025-08-22). Slain senator's father joins list of Colombia's far-right presidential hopefuls. colombiareports.com Miguel Uribe, the father of the slain senator of the same name, joined the list of primary candidates of the Democratic Center (CD), according to the far-right political party on Friday. In a press statement, the CD said that Uribe asked to replace his son and become the party's fifth primary candidate. Uribe's decision would …
(2025-08-22). Howard President Resigns Amid Housing Crisis and Student Outrage. capitalbnews.org 
Howard University will soon be on the hunt for a new university president for the second time in just two years. The school's 18th president, Ben Vinson III, will step down on Aug. 31, the board of trustees announced Friday. His tenure was short-lived, as he stepped into the role just two years ago in …
(2025-08-22). The Trump Administration's Partisan Global Human Rights Report Will Have 'Devastating Consequences'. bylinetimes.com 
Such is the case with the latest annual global human rights report issued by the Previous iterations of this report, mandated by Congress since 1978, aimed to provide an objective assessment of a country's performance against the benchmark of standards in the main international human rights conventions. | T…
(2025-08-22). 'The West Bank is the prize': Israel approves new settlements to 'bury' Palestinian State. nationofchange.org The "E-1" settlement would see the construction of about 3,400 new housing units and would sever one of the last remaining territorial links between major Palestinian cities like Ramallah in the northern West Bank and southern cities including Bethlehem, as well as cut off East Jerusalem.
(2025-08-22). Cuba readies school year amid teaching challenges. plenglish.com Camagàºey, Cuba, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) This province of Cuba is preparing 716 educational institutions today for the start of the school year 2025-2026, with a projected enrollment of 98,000 students, in a context marked by efforts to optimize resources.
(2025-08-22). Russia celebrates National Flag Day. plenglish.com At that time it was decided that the commemorative date would be August 22, because on that day of 1991 the historic Russian tricolor was restored and set in the Government Palace of the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic (RSFSR), reported the digital newspaper Vzgliad. | The tricolor flag was first hoisted on the Russian ship "Eagle" in 1668, under the command of tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. | In 1693, the white, blue and red flag became the personal banner of the tsar, Peter I. | In the 18th and 19th centuries, the flag was used not only on merchant ships, but also to mark Russian territories, even by s…
(2025-08-22). Spain and 19 other countries condemn Israel's intentions. plenglish.com Madrid, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Spain and countries such as France, the United Kingdom, Japan and Canada today deplored Israel's intentions to build settlements in east of Jerusalem which they described as a violation of the international law.
(2025-08-22). UN Cuba announces contest "Looking at the world with new eyes" plenglish.com Havana, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations System in the Caribbean nation, in alliance with the Cuba Photographic Library, is calling for the photographic contest "Looking at the world with new eyes", an opportunity that is appreciated today by lovers of such a beautiful manifestation.
(2025-08-22). Colombia's far right plans referendum to revoke peace deal with FARC. colombiareports.com Far-right activists and politicians are organizing a referendum that seeks to revoke the 2016 peace deal with the now-defunct guerrilla group FARC. The agreement aimed at ending a decades-long conflict between the FARC and the state. It allowed for the demobilization of more than 10,000 guerrillas and their participation in politics as a political party. …
(2025-08-22). U.S. Out of Africa: Voices from the Struggle. dissidentvoice.org Is Russia an agent of destabilization in Africa or a lifeline for nations seeking sovereignty? In this second installment of our extended conversation with Dr. Gerald Horne, we challenge Western historical narratives and explore the hard truths behind Africa's security challenges, the transition from the Wagner Group to the Africa Corps, and the shared grievances …
(2025-08-22). Black Tourists Defend History as Trump Targets the Smithsonian. capitalbnews.org 
WASHINGTON — When Ronnie Underwood heard President Donald Trump's claim this week that the Smithsonian Institution is "out of control" and focuses on "how horrible our country is," he grew angry, he said. The way Underwood, 65, sees it, if we don't know our past, how can we learn from it? He's from Bessemer, Alabama, and …
(2025-08-22). How NYT's bad reporting helped justify Trump's tariffs on Brazil. nationofchange.org Unlike most other countries—where Trump cited trade deficits to justify these so-called emergencies—the U.S. had maintained a trade surplus with Brazil for years.
(2025-08-22). The promise and threat of modern technology and A.I. cpusa.org 
This presentation and discussion explores the threats posed by modern technology and AI under capitalism, as well as the promise of modern technology and AI under socialism. | Presented on August 17, 2025. The Working-Class Think Tank is an activity of the Working-Class Project and the CPUSA National Education Commission. The Working-Class Project is a program of the People Before Profits Education Fund.
(2025-08-22). Companies behind new development in Jersey City continue legacy of super exploitation. peoplesworld.org 
JERSEY CITY, N.J.—Workers are moving dirt and steel and pouring concrete for a new development complex by the city's mass transit Journal Square PATH station. The Eastern Region of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) is calling attention to issues affecting the workers on the non-union project, which spans 29 Van Reipen Ave. …
(2025-08-22). 'Let No One Believe the Lie That Zelensky Could Have Avoided War by Spurning NATO'. bylinetimes.com Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine caused
(2025-08-22). Repeal of EPA's Endangerment Finding a deadly threat. peoplesworld.org 
The Trump administration's rollbacks to environmental regulations, including the proposed repeal of the EPA's Endangerment Finding, the undermining of science, and the reversal of climate actions, are translating into more people dying. People, especially the nation's youth, are rising up to put a stop to the destruction of life on the planet. The struggle was …
(2025-08-22). Belarus eager to advance cooperation with Russia's Buryatia in industry, healthcare, tourism. eng.belta.by Belarus is keen to develop cooperation with Buryatia in industry, healthcare, and tourism, Chairman of the State Committee for Science and Technology Sergei Shlychkov said during a meeting of the working group on cooperation between Belarus and Russia's Buryatia…
(2025-08-22). Belarus, Russia drafting Union State economic model. eng.belta.by The first working meeting to discuss the draft economic model for the Union State between Belarus and Russia was held at the concern's initiative.
(2025-08-22). Belarus seeks to expand exchange trade with Russia's Kirov Oblast. eng.belta.by Agricultural products and industrial goods could become key drivers of growth in exchange trade between Belarus and Kirov Oblast of Russia, Deputy Head of Foreign Economic Relations at the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) German Puzyrny said.
(2025-08-22). Belarusian statistics agency to improve GDP calculation methods. eng.belta.by A key priority for the National Statistical Committee is to elaborate a development strategy for state statistics bodies for the next five-year period.
(2025-08-22). Hungary, Slovakia call on EU to force Ukraine to stop attacks on Druzhba oil pipeline. eng.belta.by Hungary and Slovakia are calling on the European Commission (EC) to force Ukraine to stop attacks on the Druzhba oil pipeline, reads a letter from foreign ministers of the two countries, Peter Szijjarto and Juraj Blanar, to Brussels…
(2025-08-22). All-weather ties, SCO, diplomacy. Key takeaways from interview to China Media Group. eng.belta.by A wide range of issues concerning Belarusian-Chinese cooperation and international topics were covered during an interview of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko with the China Media Group.
(2025-08-22). Belarus, Russia to insist on preventing Ukraine from becoming platform for future attacks. eng.belta.by The president emphasized the need for realism: even if troop reductions or weapons limits are agreed upon today, nothing prevents the situation in Ukraine from changing later "by force or by deceit".
(2025-08-22). Lukashenko: Belarus is not asking US to lift sanctions. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has stated that he never asked the United States to lift sanctions during negotiations with the U.S. side, as he talked to journalists in Minsk on 22 August.
(2025-08-22). Lukashenko comments on chances of Trump winning Nobel Peace Prize. eng.belta.by The president expressed confidence that Donald Trump would win this prize: "Barack Obama before him… He had just become president, hadn't done anything yet and he got the Nobel Prize." /more to come/…
(2025-08-22). Lukashenko comments on possibility of pardoning convicts. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko commented on the possibility of pardoning and releasing the convicts as he took journalists' questions in Minsk on 22 August.
(2025-08-22). Lukashenko describes Trump as sensible person, seeking peace. eng.belta.by Media portrayal of U.S. President Donald‚ÄØTrump is incorrect, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he answered journalists' questions in Minsk on 22‚ÄØAugust.
(2025-08-22). Lukashenko: Europe should facilitate Ukraine peace process, not hinder it. eng.belta.by Europe should be part of the process of settling the Ukrainian conflict, not escalating it, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told journalists in Minsk on 22 August.
(2025-08-22). Lukashenko explains his ability to make accurate political forecasts. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko explained his ability to make accurate political forecasts as he spoke to the media on 22 August.
(2025-08-22). Lukashenko gives his take on Minsk as venue for Russia-Ukraine talks. eng.belta.by If the Russian and Ukrainian sides agree and decide to come here, Belarus will organize everything at the proper level even by tomorrow.
(2025-08-22). Lukashenko reveals new details of conversation with Trump. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko unveiled new details of his telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald‚ÄØTrump as he answered journalists' questions in Minsk on 22‚ÄØAugust.
(2025-08-22). Lukashenko rules out talks with self-exiled opposition. eng.belta.by I don't see any reasons why I should negotiate with representatives of the Belarusian self-exiled opposition, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(2025-08-22). Lukashenko shares insights on Ukraine peace plan discussed with Trump. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko shared insights on a peace plan for Ukraine, which he had discussed in a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, as he talked to the media in Minsk on 22 August.
(2025-08-22). Lukashenko: Trump excelled as a mediator during Alaska talks. eng.belta.by U.S. President Donald Trump excelled in his role as a mediator between two conflicting parties during his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told journalists on 22 August, BelTA has learned.
(2025-08-22). Lukashenko: We aim to build relations with USA. eng.belta.by According to him, Belarus has taken several steps toward the USA and now expects reciprocal moves from the American side.
(2025-08-22). Self-exiled opposition not linked to Belarus-U.S. pardon deal, says Lukashenko. eng.belta.by "Our self-exiled opposition members have nothing to do with it. In fact, they insist on having 'political prisoners'. Without them, their rationale for targeting the 'dictator' collapses. This is the core of their policy," the head of states said.
(2025-08-22). Collared Flycatcher habitats placed under protection of Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park. eng.belta.by The decision of the Kamenets District Executive Committee has entered into force following its official publication.
(2025-08-22). Law changes, AI to shape next census. eng.belta.by Regarding the new census round, Inna Medvedeva noted that in June 2025, the UN Economic and Social Council adopted a resolution on the 2030 World Population and Housing Census Programme, which calls on all member participants to conduct a population census.
(2025-08-22). Minister: Our tomorrow depends on how responsibly we treat nature today. eng.belta.by In his words, the environmental agenda has become firmly established as one of the key strategic priorities of Belarusian state policy.
(2025-08-22). Seeds of Belarusian tomatoes sent into space. eng.belta.by Seeds of Belarusian tomatoes have been sent into space as part of an experiment conducted by scientists together with schoolchildren from Belarus and Russia, BelTA learned from the Roscosmos State Corporation.
(2025-08-22). Belarus win bronze at 2025 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships. eng.belta.by In the Women K4 500m event, the Belarusian crew of Marharyta Tkachova, Uladzislava Skryhanava, Ina Sauchuk, and Nadzeya Kushner placed third.
(2025-08-22). California Democrats introduce redistricting legislation. peoplesworld.org 
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(2025-08-22). Murdoch-owned TalkRadio airs anti-climate attacks six times a day. nationofchange.org Ofcom's failure to deal with misinformation has allowed broadcasters "to spread climate lies with impunity," campaigners said.
(2025-08-22). Trump Vulnerable to Progressive Populism. dissidentvoice.org Democrats are politically flummoxed by the flurry of regressive proposals and policies daily manufactured by the Trump administration. Party leadership has been reduced to a reactionary political presence, simply reacting to Trump's initiatives. Weakened and disoriented, the party seems incapable of effectively challenging Trump's disingenuous populism. It does not forcefully attack his many vulnerabilities. Democratic …
(2025-08-22). Looking back at the positions on South African apartheid taken by ambitious Democrats. nationofchange.org Certain prominent Democrats led efforts in the 1980s to help end apartheid, but the political costs and benefits were uncertain at the time, and some remain debated today.
(2025-08-22). Everything We Just Learned About SNC's Freedom Jet Trainer Aiming To Replace Navy T-45s. twz.com 
(2025-08-22). Navy Fighter Pilots Need To Gain Trust In Pilotless Wingmen By Actually Flying With Them. twz.com 
A Navy strike fighter instructor says naval aviators will need a lot more than virtual training to have faith in their new drone companions.
(2025-08-22). Welcome to LeninGraz: Austrian Communists show how to run, win, and govern. peoplesworld.org 
GRAZ, Austria—Welcome to LeninGraz! Since 2021, Communists in Austria's second-largest city of Graz have harnessed the politics of class struggle to beat the far right and win the city government. Born out of the failure of institutional party politics to answer the material needs of the city's working class, the electoral rise of the Communist …
(2025-08-22). Postal Workers, Rural Letter Carriers campaign against postal privatization. peoplesworld.org 
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(2025-08-22). Her Mother Died Just Before Katrina. In the Storm's Wake, Grief Had No Room. capitalbnews.org 
The death of her mother — a heart attack, sudden — took Selarstean Mitchell by surprise. Mitchell, who spoke with her mother every day, had called her on a Saturday morning, nothing out of the ordinary. By Saturday afternoon, her mother was in the hospital. The oldest of six siblings, Mitchell spent the next week planning …
(2025-08-22). Global Floods Beckon Noah. dissidentvoice.org 
Devastating widespread flooding and flash floods are becoming normal. Try spinning a globe and stop at any continent, other than Antarctica, blindfolded, point a finger, spot a flood. There's nothing fake about the global warming leviathan absorbing more moisture in a warming atmosphere, much more than ever before, feeding a frenzy of powerful thunderstorms and …
(2025-08-22). Martial Law Rolls Out Around The US, The Maxwell Transcript Ploy The AI Enforcement Infrastructure. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (8/22/25). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2025-08-22). "Commander-in-Cheat" : After Texas, Trump's Redistricting Push Goes National. democracynow.org 
Democrats and Republicans are locked in a historic battle over congressional representation as Texas Republicans gerrymander the state's district maps to flip five Democratic seats, at the request of President Trump. California Governor Gavin Newsom says he is fighting "fire with fire," signing legislation to hold special elections for the public to approve a new gerrymandered map of their own. David Daley, a voting rights expert and the author of Antidemocratic: Inside the Far Right's 50-Year Plot to Control American Elections, calls this a "gerrymandering Armageddon" that thr…
(2025-08-22). Over 20 nations join EU, UN in opposing Israel's illegal E1 settlement plan. tehrantimes.com The United Kingdom, Australia and Japan are among 21 countries that have condemned Israel's plans to build a controversial illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank, which they say renders a future two-state solution for Palestinians impossible, Al Jazeera reported.
(2025-08-22). SCO Summit 2025: Xi Jinping to endorse strategic development blueprint for next 10 years. tehrantimes.com Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025, which will be held in Tianjin Municipality in north China on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, and host relevant events, Xihua reported.
(2025-08-22). Archaeologists uncover lusterware fragments, Islamic-era ruins in Isfahan excavation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Archaeologists in Iran have recently unearthed fragments of Persian lusterware ceramics, historical coins, and remnants of Islamic-era architecture during the second phase of excavations at Kamar-Zarrin passage in Isfahan, a local official said on Thursday.
(2025-08-22). China's Legacy of Peace: Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the War of Resistance. tehrantimes.com BEIJING- As the world commemorates the 80th anniversary of China's victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931—1945), it is a moment to reflect on a conflict that reshaped global history and underscored China's pivotal role in advancing world peace.
(2025-08-22). Iran earns $7.4 billion from foreign tourism in past year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran generated about $7.4 billion from foreign tourism in the past Iranian calendar year (ended in March 2025), with more than 7 million international visitors arriving in the country, the culture minister said on Thursday.
(2025-08-22). Iran's military leadership vows 'stronger' response to any aggression as naval drill tops headlines. tehrantimes.com In a series of messages marking National Defense Industry Day, Iran's top military commanders have unanimously declared the nation's armed forces are at their highest level of readiness, promising a response to any aggressor that would be "more crushing" than the one delivered during the 12-day war with Israel.
(2025-08-22). Iran says new UK sanctions 'fundamentally unacceptable'. tehrantimes.com Iran has slammed the United Kingdom's imposition of fresh sanctions, describing the move as "fundamentally unacceptable" and a violation of international norms.
(2025-08-22). "Shanghai Spirit" in Action: Tianjin Summit Shapes SCO's Future. tehrantimes.com BEIJING – The 2025 SCO Summit will be held in Tianjin, China, on August 31 and September 1.
(2025-08-22). Iraqi Kurdish forces arrest opposition leader after fatal clashes. tehrantimes.com Security forces in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region arrested prominent opposition figure Lahur Sheikh Jangi Talabani on Friday following hours of heavy clashes that left at least three security personnel dead and 19 wounded, according to local authorities.
(2025-08-22). Iran sweep past Puerto Rico at 2025 FIVB U21 World Championship. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran swept past Puerto Rico in straight sets (25—14, 25—14, 25—9) in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's U21 World Championship on Friday.
(2025-08-22). Iran prioritizes branding and regulation in health tourism sector. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran is focusing on branding and regulatory reforms in its health tourism industry as part of plans to expand the sector, Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey has said.
(2025-08-22). Trump's DOJ escalates lawfare with FBI raid on John Bolton's home. tehrantimes.com FBI agents conducted court‚Äëauthorized searches at former National Security Adviser John Bolton's Maryland home and Washington office on Friday, reigniting a dormant investigation into alleged mishandling of classified information from his 2020 memoir, The Room Where It Happened.
(2025-08-22). Araghchi warns Europe against 'snapback' misuse, stresses Iran's readiness for diplomacy. tehrantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in phone calls with his French, British, German counterparts and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Friday, reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to diplomacy while warning that the European trio and the EU lack both the legal and moral authority to invoke the so-called "snapback" mechanism.
(2025-08-22). The farce of handing over weapons in Beirut's Palestinian refugee camps. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—The charade of handing over weapons in a Palestinian refugee camp in Beirut on Thursday evening was considered nothing but a political scandal, whereby the Lebanese authorities—like their Palestinian counterparts—have transformed into clowns willing to do whatever they can to please Washington and Riyadh.
(2025-08-22). Iran victorious over Kazakhstan at 2025 Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran beat Kazakhstan 37-25 at the 2025 Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship on Friday.
(2025-08-22). Hungary and Slovakia demand EU action after Ukraine hits key oil pipeline again. tehrantimes.com Ukraine attacked the Druzhba pipeline for the third time, halting oil deliveries to Slovakia and Hungary. The European Commission has not reacted so far, but US President Donald Trump said he was very angry.
(2025-08-22). Ukraine Shows Off ADM-160 Miniature Air Launched Decoy On Su-27. twz.com 
Newly published footage shows an
(2025-08-22). Conference at Imam Reza Shrine Highlights Islamic Unity, Condemns Zionist Aggression. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At a gathering in Mashhad's Imam Reza Shrine, senior clerics and Sunni scholars underscored unity between Shiite and Sunni Muslims, honoring Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and reaffirming resistance against oppression and Zionist crimes.
(2025-08-22). Chile, Argentina Rattled by 7.5 Quake as Tsunami Risk Fades. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage south of Chile and Argentina late Thursday, briefly prompting tsunami warnings before the threat subsided.
(2025-08-22). Iran Condemns Israel's Ongoing Aggression Against Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has condemned Israel's repeated attacks on Syria, denouncing them as violations of international law and a grave threat to regional peace and security.
(2025-08-22). Iran at Peak of Deterrence, Says IRGC Commander. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The IRGC Commander said Iran's reliance on domestic defense power has placed the Islamic Republic at the height of its deterrence strength, warning adversaries against miscalculation.
(2025-08-22). Israel, HTS Plan US-Backed 'Security Deal' Amid Ongoing Syrian Strikes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli regime and the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) are preparing to sign a so-called "security agreement" in September, even as Tel Aviv intensifies its assaults against Syria, according to regional media reports.
(2025-08-22). Iran FM to Hold Talks With EU on Sanctions Removal. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi will hold a joint phone call on Friday with his counterparts from France, Britain and Germany, as well as EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, to discuss nuclear issues and sanctions.
(2025-08-22). Armed Forces Ready to Crush Any Aggression: Iran's Army Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Iranian Army Major General Amir Hatami declared that the country's armed forces stand fully prepared to deliver a crushing and regretful response to any aggression by the enemies.
(2025-08-22). Iran Warns Europe Against 'Snapback' Sanctions, Says Pressure Will Backfire. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said European states have no legal right to trigger the so-called "snapback" mechanism to restore UN sanctions, warning that any escalation of pressure on Tehran is a "mistake" that will force Iran into tough decisions.
(2025-08-22). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | The caption to this week's top shot reads: | GREAT FALLS, MONTANA, 2014 — Missile combat crew member 1st Lt. Katie Grimley slides a large floppy disk into a 60's era communication module inside the launch control center of a missile alert facility at Malmstrom Air Force Base. The U.S. govt. is embar…
(2025-08-22). Unilateral and Illegal Sanctions — Mainly by the United States — Kill Half a Million Civilians Per Year. dissidentvoice.org 
(2025-08-22). US deploys Marines, landing craft in escalating threat to Venezuela. wsws.org The deployment of a US amphibious intervention force with 2,200 Marines aboard shatters Washington's flimsy claims that it was engaged in counter-narcotics activity.
(2025-08-22). Japan to sell advanced naval frigates to Australia. wsws.org Arms exports are becoming an increasingly important component of Tokyo's remilitarization, with a focus on interoperability and building alliances against China.
(2025-08-22). Israel as a matter of German state policy: The myth of reparations. wsws.org The book "Absolution? Israel and German state policy" by Daniel Marwecki shows that cooperation between Germany and Israel never had anything to do with atonement for the Shoah. Germany supplied the Zionist state with weapons and economic aid, while the latter covered up the continued existence of Nazi elites in the state and economy of post-war West Germany.
(2025-08-22). Details of CUPE's sellout of Air Canada workers emerge, as pseudo-left seeks to conceal union bureaucracy's betrayal. wsws.org Underscoring that the bureaucracy is fully aware of the fact that it has sold out the flight attendants, it is denying them the right to vote on the portion of the agreement related to pre-flight pay—and all other aspects of the agreement—other than the wage schedule.
(2025-08-22). Sharp tensions lodged within Jackson Hole central bankers' conclave. wsws.org The Trump administration has exploded a bomb under the Fed with the demand that one of its board of seven governors, Lisa Cook, resign over alleged false information she gave in applying for a housing mortgage.
(2025-08-22). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Hundreds of airport workers in Spain strike over staff shortages, overwork and pay; pay strikes by radiographers and oil workers in Iran join protests against water shortages, power outages and collapsing pensions; nurses in Migori county, Kenya walk out to demand implementation of 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement to determine pay and conditions…
(2025-08-22). Sanders' "Fighting Oligarchy" tour: A political trap to promote the Democratic Party. wsws.org A central claim of the "Fighting Oligarchy" speaking tour and an axis of Sanders' political activity is the notion that the Democratic Party is, was, or could be a party of the working class.
(2025-08-22). Autoworkers speak on the investigation into the death of Dundee Engine worker Ronald Adams Sr. and continuing industrial carnage. wsws.org Workers contacted by the WSWS stressed the fact that the continuing toll of workplace and industrial deaths is the consequence of the subordination of all concerns over safety to the drive for profit.
(2025-08-22). The political lessons of Netanyahu's fascistic tirades against Australian Prime Minister Albanese. wsws.org The Israeli leader is on a rampage because of the scale of the crimes his regime is implementing and the mass global opposition they are provoking.
(2025-08-22). Philadelphia teachers: Prepare for a struggle—break the cycle of sellout, unite the working class, and build rank-and-file power! wsws.org The Philadelphia Workers Rank-and-File Strike Committee calls for teachers and all city workers to build independent rank-and-file power to defeat austerity, union betrayal, and attacks on living standards.
(2025-08-22). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: 20,000 National Health Mission workers in Maharashtra strike indefinitely; Punjab roadway and transport contract workers demand permanent jobs; Bangladesh refinery workers demand higher wages; Australia: Qantas engineers continue pay rise strike; New Zealand nurses start new round of industrial action…
(2025-08-22). The Revolutionary Communist Party and Corbyn and Sultana's new party: Naked opportunism and political amnesia. wsws.org In words that constitute an indictment of the RCP's political amnesia regarding Corbyn's new party, Trotsky wrote of "the 'left' leaders" who "readily changed their line" to accommodate pressure from below: "to evaluate them one must take both sides of the matter into account. Revolutionaries need a good memory."
(2025-08-22). Australia: NSW Labor government slashes art gallery jobs and programs. wsws.org Ongoing job destruction at the Art Gallery of NSW and Creative NSW and other government cost-cutting measures are threatening the existence of state-funded art and cultural institutions.
(2025-08-22). Germany's Left Party fuels the NATO war on Russia. wsws.org Following the recent Ukraine summits in Alaska and Washington, Germany's Left Party is increasingly openly supporting the right-wing Zelensky regime and advocating aggressive imperialist war against Russia.
(2025-08-22). History held hostage: Trump whitewashes 250 years of U.S. history. peoplesworld.org 
What happens when the guardians of our history are told what to remember—and what to forget? President Donald Trump is on the warpath against historical accuracy and the museum curators who keep it alive for all of us. On Aug. 19, he posted to his Truth Social platform: "The Smithsonian is OUT OF CONTROL, where …
(2025-08-22). Joseph Torres on the FCC and Structural Racism. fair.org 
(2025-08-22). AL-Quds Brigades: We targeted a gathering of Israeli military vehicles in Khan Younis with mortar shells. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-08-22). Loud explosion was heard in central 'Israel': Zionist media outlets. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-08-22). Loud explosions were heard in central 'Israel', and Ben Gurion airport was closed after the detection of a Yemeni missile: Zionist media. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-08-22). Zionist media circulates a police report about damage to a house in Ginton settlement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-08-22). Yemeni Missile Strikes Tel Aviv. english.almanar.com.lb 
At least one building was damaged in Moshav Ginton, southeast of Tel Aviv, when Yemeni missile shrapnel hit it on Friday evening, according to Zionist media outlets. At first, Israeli media reported a loud explosion was heard in central 'Israel'. Loud explosions were heard in central 'Israel', and Ben Gurion airport was closed after the detection of …
(2025-08-22). Israeli enemy targets Deir Kifa town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter. english.almanar.com.lb