(2025-08-27). From Hitler to Merz: Gaza's Cry Tests Germany's Soul. thinktank.pk As the world marks the 80th anniversary of WWII's end in September 2025, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz's refusal to recognize Palestine amid Gaza's devastating toll—over 62,686 lives lost by August, per Gaza Health Ministry reports—stirs profound questions about peace versus perpetuated violence. With 145,870 injured and famine gripping the enclave, Merz's August 26 declaration that …
(2025-08-27). UNRWA Chief Condemns Israel's 'Shameful' Denial of Gaza Famine. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The head of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) denounced Israel's continued denial of famine in Gaza, calling it a "shameful" policy as Palestinians endure mass starvation under siege and bombardment.
(2025-08-27). Protests sweep Israel as families demand prisoner deal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Demonstrators took to the streets across Israel on Tuesday, demanding a deal to secure the release of prisoners held in Gaza, as the government prepared for a Cabinet meeting focused on the ongoing war.In Tel Aviv, protesters blocked major roads, waving Israeli flags and carrying photos of captives. Rallies were also reported outside the homes of ministers and near a branch of the U.S. mission in Israel."Prime Minister Netanyahu is prioritizing the destruction of Hamas over the release of prisoners," said Ruby, whose son was kidnapped during the October 7 attack. "He thinks it is acceptable and legitima…
(2025-08-27). Catholic, Greek Orthodox clergy to stay in Gaza City to aid weak. newarab.com 
Catholic and Greek Orthodox priests and nuns will remain in Gaza City "At the time of this statement, evacuation orders were already in place for several neighbourhoods in Gaza City. Reports of heavy bombardment continue to be received," the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem said. | "We do not know exactly what will happen on the ground, not only for our communi…
(2025-08-27). Israel claims 'Hamas camera' was target of hospital massacre. newarab.com 
The Israeli military on Tuesday claimed its forces were targeting a camera operated by Hamas in two strikes that killed five journalists at a hospital a day earlier, triggering a wave of international condemnation at Tel Aviv's latest attack on a medical centre. | Israel's war on Gaza has been one of the deadliest for journalists, with around 200 media workers killed over the course of the nearly two-year Israeli assault, according to press watchdogs. | Monday's strike in southern Gaza's Khan Yunis killed at least 20 people, including the five reporters who worked for Al Jazeera, the Associated Press and Reute…
(2025-08-27). Top Democrats delay decision on Gaza war stance. newarab.com 
The Democratic National Committee planned to clarify its position on Israel's war on Gaza this week. But after a surprise reversal, it may be several months before DNC officials adopt a formal position on an issue that has divided their party perhaps more than any other. | The debate played out on Tuesday as the DNC gathered in a downtown Minneapolis hotel behind a security checkpoint for its annual summer meeting. | There were two competing resolutions that addressed the war and the related humanitarian crisis in Gaza: The first, introduced by the committee's progressive wing, called for an arms embargo and t…
(2025-08-27). Trump to chair Gaza meeting in Washington: Witkoff. newarab.com 
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump would chair a meeting on Gaza at the White House on Wednesday and added that Washington expected Israel's war in the Palestinian territory to be settled by the end of the year. | The U.S. State Department separately said Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in Washington on Wednesday. It released the information in a regular next-day public schedule that said their meeting at the State Department would be held at 1515 ET (1915 GMT). | Trump had promised a swift end to the war in Gaza during the…
(2025-08-27). Australia: IYSSE at Western Sydney University presents a socialist perspective to fight Gaza genocide. wsws.org The IYSSE provided a powerful counter to the platform of appeals to the Labor government and university management outlined by the pseudo-left organisers of the Special General Meeting.
(2025-08-27). Israel levels entire neighbourhoods in bid to occupy Gaza City. newarab.com 
(2025-08-27). Jeffrey Sachs: Ending the Genocide Now. consortiumnews.com
(2025-08-27). Trump warns Ukraine could spark world war without Russia deal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Ukraine could face a "global war" if no agreement is reached with Russia, urging both sides to commit to a ceasefire."Thousands of young people are dying in Ukraine's war," Trump said at a press conference in Washington during a cabinet meeting. "I want a deal to end the war in Ukraine, and I think I will succeed. We will consider sanctions against Russia if a ceasefire is not reached—but we are not going to start World War III. I'm not in a hurry to impose sanctions, but peace has to come."President Trump Participates in a Cabinet Meeting, Aug. 2…
(2025-08-27). Bougainville's President Ishmael Toroama candid and relaxed a week out from polling. asiapacificreport.nz By Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific senior journalist The President of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama, says he is not feeling the pressure as he seeks a second five-year term in office. Bougainville goes to the polls next Thursday, September 4, with 404 candidates vying for 46 seats in the Parliament of the autonomous Papua New Guinea region.
(2025-08-27). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—1. newleftreview.org In the first instalment of a major contribution to the reconceptualization of a post-capitalist social order, Aaron Benanav marshals insights from a long century of socialist thought and practice—Cabet, Marx, Preobrazhensky, Neurath, Keynes—to lay the theoretical foundations for his own multi-criterial model.
(2025-08-27). Alyssa Battistoni: Situating Freedom. newleftreview.org How might we reimagine freedom on an increasingly turbulent and resource-constrained planet? Charting a course between rival left accounts, Alyssa Battistoni offers a conception inspired by de Beauvoir's Ethics of Ambiguity: a 'situated' freedom, which recognizes natural contingency and centres human agency.
(2025-08-27). Michael Burawoy: Palestine through a South African Lens. newleftreview.org In a draft text sent to NLR before his tragically early death, the sociologist reflects on the reasons for the starkly different outcomes of Afrikaner and Zionist settler colonialisms: in South Africa, a unified democratic republic, with all its problems; in Israel, ongoing war.
(2025-08-27). Michael Levien: Michael Burawoy. newleftreview.org Intellectual reconstruction of the work of Michael Burawoy, from globe-spanning analysis of production regimes—post-colonial, advanced capitalist, state socialist—to theoretical dialogues with Polanyi, Bourdieu and Du Bois.
(2025-08-27). NLR Editors: Michael Burawoy: 1947—2025. newleftreview.org The well-travelled life and consistently lucid, radical thought of global labour's great comparative ethnographer—and social theorist.
(2025-08-27). Roberto Schwarz: Political Polyphonies. newleftreview.org Interview with the Brazilian critic and theorist on the literary and political ideas informing his epic play, Queen Lira. A volatile cacophony of voices disputing his country's path, from Dilma's impeachment to Bolsonaro's rise and Lula's unexpected return.
(2025-08-27). Zhang Yongle: Reconfiguring Hegemony. newleftreview.org A view from China of the battle for America's ideological soul, pitting Trump, home-grown nemesis of Western liberal democracy, against Francis Fukuyama, subtlest philosopher of its world-historical triumph. Are these contrasted figures two manifestations of the same hegemonic principle?
(2025-08-27). Cartels are bad but they're not 'terrorists.' This is mission creep. responsiblestatecraft.org There is a dangerous pattern on display by the Trump administration. The president and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth seem to hold the threat and use of military force as their go-to method of solving America's problems and asserting state power. The president's
(2025-08-27). Is nationalizing the defense industry such a bad idea? responsiblestatecraft.org The U.S. arms industry is highly consolidated, specialized, and dependent on government contracts. Indeed, the largest U.S. military contractors are already effectively extensions of the state — and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is right to point that out.
(2025-08-27). South Korea's Foreign Policy: No revisionism in sight. moderndiplomacy.eu Ever since South Koreans elected Lee Jae-myung as their new president in June this year, speculation has been rife in a section of the international public spectrum that the country's foreign policy might go in for a revisionist mould. Some analysts have prophesied that the Lee presidency would break away from the foreign policy course …
(2025-08-27). What we can learn from Trump and thinkers, leaders from Africa. moderndiplomacy.eu Africa's troubles are lessons to be learned from. They are meant to be experiences that will inform our future. Afrika's future, Azania's future, this continent's future. What will you be remembered for, what will your legacy be is the question I want to pose to the youth, each and every individual, male and female, poet …
(2025-08-27). US sets 50% tariffs on Indian goods over its ties with Russia. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The United States increased the tariffs it imposed on Indian products and goods to 50 percent starting Wednesday, AFP reported.The reason behind the decision is that US President Donald Trump wants to punish New Delhi for purchasing Russian oil.Trump intends to pressure India to stop oil imports from Russia, in a war to place pressure on Moscow, which relies on New Delhi as a main source of income.For Trump, if Moscow loses its money suppliers, that will push Vladimir Putin to stop the war in Ukraine and lead to the end of an over three-year conflict.It is worth mentioning that Washington was India's t…
(2025-08-27). 'Animalistic situation': US Envoy Tom Barrack insults journalists in Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – US Special Envoy Tom Barrack has landed in hot water after his latest statement to the press in Lebanon.Tom Barrack directed insulting remarks to journalists during his press conference following his meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Republican Palace.The US Envoy was annoyed with the course of the press conference, so he threatened the journalists to end the conference if they did not calm down and continued to behave in a "chaotic, animalistic" manner.Barrack said: "Be quiet for a moment, and I wanna tell you something, the moment that this starts to becoming chaotic like 'animalisti…
(2025-08-27). Lula condemns U.S. revocation of Brazilian Justice Minister's visa as "irresponsible" albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday denounced the United States for revoking the visa of Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski, calling the move "irresponsible" and expressing solidarity with his colleague."I wanted to express my solidarity and the government's solidarity with Minister Lewandowski in the face of this irresponsible gesture by the United States," Lula told a ministerial meeting in Brasília.Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday that the United States had revoked the visa of Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski, a move he termed "irresponsible." <...
(2025-08-27). 21 Questions About The Claim That Iran Orchestrated Antisemitic Attacks In Australia. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese
(2025-08-27). China issues guideline to advance low-carbon transition, strengthen national carbon trading market. ecns.cn China has issued a new guideline to accelerate its green and low-carbon transition and advance the development of a national carbon trading market.
(2025-08-27). Xizang 60th Anniversary | More than words. ecns.cn "I don't have a concrete plan for my future yet," 22-year-old Dampa Gyantsen from Xizang Autonomous Region told China Weekly. "But whatever it may be, pursuing a PhD or taking the civil service exam, working back in Xizang is my top choice."
(2025-08-27). Insights丨Philippine scholar urges authorities to strengthen independent foreign policy, reject U.S. interference in South China Sea. ecns.cn The Philippine Coast Guard and some civilian vessels have deliberately provoked incidents in the disputed area of the South China Sea to carry out the U.S. Project Myoushu, however, these actions are facing growing opposition, said Herman Tiu Laurel, president of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute, during a recent interview with China News Network.
(2025-08-27). Painting depicting Chinese writer Lu Xun smoking sparks heated discussions. ecns.cn A wall featuring renowned Chinese writer Lu Xun holding a cigarette near the Lu Xun Memorial Hall in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, has sparked heated discussions.
(2025-08-27). Man criticized for wearing horror mask to scare passing vehicles on expressway in Hangzhou. ecns.cn Hangzhou traffic authorities on Wednesday issued a notice, criticizing a prankster for wearing a horror mask to scare passing vehicles on the Changchun-Shenzhen Expressway.
(2025-08-27). 25 countries suspend postal services to U.S. over tariffs. ecns.cn At least 25 countries have suspended package deliveries to the U.S., the Universal Postal Union (UPU) said on Tuesday, after Donald Trump removed an exemption on packages worth under $800 U.S. dollars.
(2025-08-27). China urges Japan to reflect on its history of aggression with sincerity. ecns.cn The Japanese government should face squarely and reflect on its history of aggression with sincerity and respect the sentiments of people from China and other victim countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a press conference.
(2025-08-27). Beijing's talent ecosystem highlighted at youth dialogue with international experts. ecns.cn "Start with 'Nihao' and 'Xiexie.' Even a simple 'Can I take a photo with you?' can take you far in China," said David Evans, professor at Beijing University of Chemical Technology and a recipient of the Chinese Government Friendship Award. Speaking with humor and warmth, he addressed the concerns of international students about cultural differences at the 2025 "Dialogues with Youth, Progress with China" International Experts Roundtable Meeting, drawing waves of applause.
(2025-08-27). U.S. move in South China Sea jeopardizes regional peace and stability: expert. ecns.cn The large-scale U.S.-Philippines military exercise starting from March near the South China Sea shows that the U.S. seeks to cooperate with its allies to intensify deterrence against China and to convince the international community that it still holds a military advantage, an expert from Jinan University told China News Network.
(2025-08-27). China, S. Korea to expedite 2nd phase of free trade negotiations. ecns.cn China and South Korea are willing to accelerate negotiations on the second phase of their bilateral free trade agreement to deepen economic ties and enhance regional cooperation, officials from both countries said.
(2025-08-27). China optimizes credit structure, boosting support for key sectors. ecns.cn Since the beginning of this year, China has continued to optimize its credit structure, further increasing support for sectors such as technology, green development, inclusive finance, elderly care, and the digital economy.
(2025-08-27). Initiative on AI hailed as growth catalyst. ecns.cn China's emphasis on bolstering the extensive and in-depth integration of artificial intelligence in various fields will help the nation build up new growth drivers and inject strong impetus into high-quality economic development, solidifying its position as a global innovation powerhouse, said experts and company executives.
(2025-08-27). Nation powering international shift to cleaner future. ecns.cn China's energy sector has experienced unprecedented growth during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period, solidifying its position as a global leader in renewable energy and contributing significantly to global decarbonization efforts, said officials and industry experts.
(2025-08-27). China's SCIO holds press conference on CIFTIS 2025 preparations. ecns.cn China's State Council Information Office (SCIO) held a press conference on the development of trade in services and the progress of preparations for the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) on Wednesday.
(2025-08-27). Flesh embraces steel in new age of prosthetics aesthetics. ecns.cn As an artist, he has trained his new hand to paint, play the drums, and experiment with street dance."ÄÄ"ÄÄ"Human imagination of technology is limited.I cannot imagine what my hand will be like in the future, but I am sure the dream of playing the piano is not far off," he said.
(2025-08-27). Exhibitions across Strait memorialize war victory. ecns.cn A photo exhibition opened in Taipei on Aug 15 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and Taiwan's restoration to China.
(2025-08-27). Xi meets Russian State Duma chairman. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of the Russian parliament's lower house, the State Duma, in Beijing on Tuesday. He called on the two sides to promote solidarity with other Global South countries, commit to true multilateralism, and work for a more just and equitable international order.
(2025-08-27). Xi and his wife meet Cambodian King, Queen Mother. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2025-08-27). China protests Japan's 'boycott' move. ecns.cn China has lodged serious protests with Japan and demanded clarification after Japanese media reported that the Japanese government has called for a boycott through diplomatic channels of events scheduled in Beijing next month to commemorate the victory in World War II, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
(2025-08-27). China's top legislature schedules session for September. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, will hold its 17th session in Beijing from September 8 to 12.
(2025-08-27). Cloudy weather delays SpaceX Starship's latest launch. ecns.cn Elon Musk's SpaceX postponed the 10th launch of its Starship rocket due to cloudy weather in Texas on Monday, another slight delay in its efforts to overcome development setbacks and achieve several long-sought milestones essential to the Mars rocket system's reusable design.
(2025-08-27). Nepal celebrates Teej Festival. ecns.cn Nepal celebrated The Teej Festival on Tuesday. On this occasion, Nepali women wear red saris and visit local temples to pray through singing, dancing, lighting lamps for blessings, and fasting.
(2025-08-27). Fiji's pillar tourism industry taps Chinese market. ecns.cn Fiji's pillar tourism sector has received a record number of visitor arrivals, with the growth riding on an increasingly important Chinese market, according to a new industry analysis.
(2025-08-27). South Africa becomes a destination to savor for novel experiences. ecns.cn Imagine tracking lions and leopards from an open safari vehicle, witnessing whales breach in the ocean, and watching adorable penguins waddle along the beach.
(2025-08-27). Openness and vitality: British photographer experiences Tianjin's great changes. ecns.cn Bruce Connolly, a photographer from Scotland, first crossed paths with Tianjin in 1996. At that time, the Binhai New Area was only beginning to take shape, and the city had yet to reveal much of its modern skyline. What truly impressed him, however, came around the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
(2025-08-27). Casino Royale? Flushed? onlineopinion.com.au The cargo cult mentality seems irrevocably welded to big shiny things that promise to 'put our city on the map' — yet time and again, the promise collapses into pokies for pensioners.
(2025-08-27). Think tanker demands for AUKUS: What Australia should do with US submarines. onlineopinion.com.au The nuclear subs program, still a chimera, is already distorting Australia's defence budget – consuming billions while delivering nothing for decades.
(2025-08-27). Fact Check: Global Times' Nanjing Massacre Article. thinktank.pk In its August 26, 2025, article titled "Japanese media report's claims about Nanjing Massacre reveals historical denialism," China's state-run Global Times accuses a Japanese newspaper of distorting history amid commemorations of WWII's end. The piece frames Japan's right-wing as fearful of truth-spreading films like "Dead to Rights," while defending China's narrative on the 1937 Nanjing …
(2025-08-27). Cutting Clean: The Strategic Illusion of Precision Drone Warfare. moderndiplomacy.eu On a crisp February 2017 night, the world was introduced to a new brand of precision warfare. As a US drone sliced through the sky over Idlib, Syria, it released upon the world the most precise weapon the US armed forces had in its arsenal: the Hellfire AGM‚Äë114R‚Äë9X. The missile's sights were set on Abu …
(2025-08-27). Caught in Israel's net: Lebanon's fishermen struggle to survive. newarab.com 
Hussein turns the lock and opens the glass door to the shop, located on the hills of "It is not mine," he says, as if explaining the mess. The fishing shop, equipped with all the necessary gear, from rods to bait, belongs to his brother, Ali, a 34-year-old fisherman who was abducted at sea on 4 June by the Israeli army. | "He was around Naqoura with other fishermen, his boat was the closest one to the shore, about 300 meters away, when it happened," Hussein tells The New Arab. | Ali, originally from…
(2025-08-27). Why forming a government in Iraqi Kurdistan is so difficult. newarab.com 
(2025-08-27). Denmark not excluding recognising Palestinian state: PM. newarab.com 
(2025-08-27). Dozens wounded as Israel raids West Bank city of Ramallah. newarab.com 
(2025-08-27). DR Congo, M23 talks resume in Doha: Qatar. newarab.com 
(2025-08-27). Egypt must halt lengthy arbitrary detention of govt critics: UN. newarab.com 
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
(2025-08-27). Egypt says won't accept 'dangerous illusion' of Greater Israel. newarab.com 
(2025-08-27). Halal-GPT: Saudi company Humain launches 'Islamic AI chatbot'. newarab.com 
Saudi AI company Humain has launched an Humain Chat is powered by the company's Allam The chatbot will be first made available in Saudi Arabia before being rolled out across the Middle East and eventually the rest of the world. | It currently supports bilingua…
(2025-08-27). Israel threatens Yemen with 'plagues', vows to hold Mount Hermon. newarab.com 
On Monday, Katz posted on X that "today we destroyed the Houthi presidential palace. For every missile they launch toward Israel, the Houthis will pay with…
(2025-08-27). Israeli protesters call for truce deal ahead of cabinet meeting. newarab.com 
Protesters Demonstrators blocked roads in Tel Aviv, where they waved Israeli flags and held up pictures of the hostages, according to AFP. | Israeli media reported others rallying near a US embassy branch in the city, as well as outside the houses of various ministers across the country. | "Prime Minister (Benjamin) Neta…
(2025-08-27). Israeli raid on Ramallah leaves 33 Palestinians wounded. newarab.com 
(2025-08-27). Kneecap cancel US tour over UK court hearing in terrorism case. newarab.com 
The Irish rap group Band member Liam O'Hanna, 27, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was He attended a hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court in Lo…
(2025-08-27). Lebanon agrees bail for ex-central bank chief: officials. newarab.com 
(2025-08-27). Macron hits back at Netanyahu on antisemitism issue. newarab.com 
President Emmanuel Macron strongly rejected Benjamin Netanyahu's recent criticism over rising antisemitism in France and warned the issue should not be "weaponised", in a letter to the Israeli leader published Tuesday. | The remarks come amid tensions between France and Israel over Paris' decision to recognise Palestinian statehood in September. | "Accusations of inaction in the face of a scourge that we are fighting with everything in our power are unacceptable and are an offence to France as a whole," Macron wrote to Netanyahu, in a letter published in several newspapers. | "The fight against antisemitism mu…
(2025-08-27). Trump says spoke to Putin since meeting with Europeans. newarab.com 
Trump was last known to have spoken to Putin on August 18, when he interrupted his talks with Zelensky and the Europeans at the White House to call the Russian leader. | "Yes, I have," Trump told reporters when asked if he had talked to Putin since then. | Asked how the latest talks went, Trump replied: "Every conversation I have…
(2025-08-27). Trump suggests many Americans 'like a dictator'. newarab.com 
During a rambling 80-minute event in the Oval Office, Trump lambasted critics and the media as he complained that he was not getting credit for his National Guard-backed crackdown on crime and immigration. | "They say 'we don't need him. Freedom, freedom. He's a dictator. He's a dictator.' A lot of people are saying: 'Maybe we like a d…
(2025-08-27). UN inquiry on Israeli violence hampered by funding shortfall. newarab.com 
A team of U.N. investigators tasked with researching cases of violence by Israeli settlers and the transfer of arms to Israel for use in The incident highlights how severe funding shortages in the U.N. system, caused by donor fatigue and budget tightening, are harming global accountability efforts for abuses after a Congo probe was stalled earlier this year. | The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory — establish…
(2025-08-27). UNSC vote on embattled Lebanon peacekeepers delayed. newarab.com 
An expected United Nations Security Council vote on the future of The Council is debating a French-drafted compromise that would keep the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), deployed in 1978 to separate Israel and Lebanon, in place for one more year while it prepares to withdraw. | Talks began last week and it had been thought a vote could come as so…
(2025-08-27). US ups pressure on Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah. newarab.com 
US envoy Ortagus was speaking from Beirut after holding talks with Prime Minister Nawaf Sa…
(2025-08-27). Sanitation Scandal: 3.4 Billion's Silent Struggle. thinktank.pk Picture a world where 2.1 billion people sip from risky waters, 3.4 billion dodge decent toilets, and 1.7 billion can't wash their hands at home—a reality that's not fading into the past. As World Water Week 2025 kicks off in Stockholm (August 24-28), a bombshell report from WHO and UNICEF, Progress on Household Drinking Water …
(2025-08-27). Rethinking Pakistan's Map: The Case for More Provinces. thinktank.pk The idea of creating more provinces in Pakistan has resurfaced in the national debate. While it is not new—discussed at various junctures since independence—it has always been shelved due to political hesitancy, fear of backlash, or the enormity of challenges attached to such structural reforms. Today, however, the debate has regained urgency. With a government …
(2025-08-27). Díaz-Canel evalúa inversiones en salud y producción de alimentos en visita a Las Tunas. cubadebate.cu El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez llegó a Las Tunas. La primera parada de su itinerario fue el Hospital Pediátrico Provincial "Mártires de Las Tunas". La doctora María Cristina Cisneros, directora del centro, acompañó al jefe de Estado en un recorrido por la recién inaugurada sala materno-infantil, una de las obras abiertas el pasado 26 de julio.
(2025-08-27). Etecsa ejecutará trabajos técnicos en la red móvil el próximo 29 de agosto. cubadebate.cu El próximo 29 de agosto, en el horario comprendido entre las 00: 00 y 06: 00 horas, se ejecutará un cambio tecnológico en la plataforma que hospeda al 67% del total de los servicios móviles del país, como parte de la estrategia de modernización tecnológica para el fortalecimiento de la infraestructura de telecomunicaciones puesta en marcha en el último periodo.
(2025-08-27). Minint investiga crimen en Santiago de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Fuerzas del Minint investigan un crimen extremadamente grave y poco visto en la sociedad cubana, ocurrido en la ciudad de Santiago de Cuba. Según fuentes de esa provincia, "fuerzas del Minint investigan un hecho grave, luego del hallazgo de la cabeza de un hombre en un colector de basura, en el Micro 3 del centro urbano Abel Santamaría".
(2025-08-27). Honduras: Rixi Moncada lidera intención de voto con 50%, frente a una oposición dividida. cubadebate.cu De acuerdo con los resultados de una encuesta realizada por la firma TResearch, la candidata presidencial de Honduras por el partido Libertad y Refundación (Libre), Rixi Moncada, se posiciona a la cabeza de la intención de voto con un respaldo del 50 por ciento. En segundo lugar se encuentra Salvador Nasralla, del Partido Liberal, con un 26 por ciento.
(2025-08-27). Mayabeque sincroniza dos nuevos parques solares de 21.8 MW cada uno al Sistema Eléctrico Nacional. cubadebate.cu Dos nuevos parques solares fotovoltaicos, denominados La Sabana (en San José de las Lajas) y El Santuario (en Bejucal), fueron sincronizados la víspera al Sistema Eléctrico Nacional, según información publicada por el semanario Mayabeque en su portal web. La fuente precisa que cada una de estas instalaciones posee una potencia instalada de 21.8 MW.
(2025-08-27). Talk World Radio: Rachel Small on Stopping Arms Shipments. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about working to stop weapons shipments, in particular to Israel, and in particular from Canada. Our guest, Rachel Small, is the Canada Organizer for World BEYOND …
(2025-08-27). US and Israel's pressure on the Resistance: "The project to weaken Hezbollah is not yet complete" uwidata.com By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran Israel believes that, following the martyrdom of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and the latest developments in the region, it has found the perfect opportunity to deal a final blow to the heart of the Resistance. Under these circumstances, the US, and some Western governments exert an unprecedented pressure on …
(2025-08-27). Australian government provocatively accuses Iran of antisemitic attacks. wsws.org Prime Minister Albanese announced unprecedented measures, including the expulsion of the Iranian ambassador, based on unsubstantiated and implausible accusations.
(2025-08-27). Australian higher education providers exploit childcare staffing crisis. wsws.org While recent media headlines, and police and government reactions, have focused on allegations of sexual abuse, the staffing crisis in childcare is long standing and points to deep systematic problems.
(2025-08-27). The corporate-financial interests behind Trump's executive orders to deploy the National Guard in US cities. wsws.org Trump's program speaks for a ruling class determined to reverse the entire course of modern American history, tearing up every social advance won through struggle since the Civil War.
(2025-08-27). With Finance Minister's Ukraine visit, Germany escalates war against Russia and austerity. wsws.org With the visit of German Finance Minister, Social Democrat leader, and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil to Kiev earlier this week, the German government has finally moved to the forefront of the imperialist war offensive in Eastern Europe.
(2025-08-27). France's Bayrou government set to fall in September vote, as strikes against austerity loom. wsws.org The Bayrou government's fall would set into motion an explosive crisis that can only be resolved on a progressive basis by building a revolutionary movement in the working class.
(2025-08-27). Nikolaev appeals court rules to prolong detention of Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The Nikolaev appeals court based its argumentation on a distortion of a previous ruling by the European Court of Human Rights.
(2025-08-27). GE Aerospace workers in Ohio and Kentucky face midnight strike deadline. wsws.org Coming on top of the current month-long strike by 3,200 workers at Boeing jet fighter plants in Missouri and Illinois, a strike by GE Aerospace workers would substantially impact the US war machine.
(2025-08-27). With the Lisa Cook sacking Trump steps up drive to take over Federal Reserve. wsws.org Trump's moves have been accompanied by warnings from financial circles that loss of Fed independence will have major consequences for the US financial stability and the position of the dollar.
(2025-08-27). Contract expires for over 60,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers at the end of September. wsws.org Healthcare workers confront not only Kaiser Permanente, but a treacherous union bureaucracy enmeshed with management through corporatist schemes like the "Labor Management Partnership."
(2025-08-27). Plant explosion in Roseland, Louisiana threatens local air and water quality. wsws.org Despite efforts in using water containment booms to halt the spillage of oil, residents some 30 miles south of the Tangipahoa River, which runs alongside the explosion site, have reported seeing oil on the surface of the river.
(2025-08-27). Volkswagen: Opposition to layoffs and cuts is growing. wsws.org Opposition among Volkswagen employees against the sweeping cuts to jobs and wages worked out with the help of the IG Metall union is growing. Union officials are warning: "The mood is turning."
(2025-08-27). Minority Leader Jeffries refuses to endorse NY mayoral candidate Mamdani amid deepening Democratic Party crisis. wsws.org The refusal to date of top national and state elected Democrats to endorse the party's candidate in the country's largest city, more than two months after the primary, is extraordinary. It is an expression of a deep crisis pervading the Democratic Party.
(2025-08-27). ICE arrests at Southern California schools terrorize students and parents at start of school year. wsws.org ICE has arrested parents and students in at least ten documented cases, an escalation of repression that is being deployed against the entire working class.
(2025-08-27). Iran Reaffirms Support for Venezuela against US. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reaffirmed the country's unwavering solidarity with Venezuela, emphasizing Tehran's support for Caracas as it faces mounting political pressures and military threats from the US.
(2025-08-27). Australia Hammered for Unjustifiable Move to Expel Iran's Envoy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran denounced the Australian government's unjustifiable decision to expel the Iranian ambassador, rejecting the allegation of promoting anti-Semitism.
(2025-08-27). RUCSU polls rescheduled for Sept 28. jagonews24.com The election to the Rajshahi University Central Students Union (RUCSU), Hall Union, and Students' Representative to Senate 2025 has been rescheduled…
(2025-08-27). No agitation needed, Fouzul vows to ensure 'just resolution' for engineering students. jagonews24.com Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan has assured engineering students that their three core demands will be addressed fairly, urging them to halt ongoing protests and return to their academic institutions.
(2025-08-27). Karnaphuli oil theft: Govt probe confirms 'syndicate' draining Bangladesh's energy lifeline. jagonews24.com A high-level government investigation has confirmed widespread fuel oil theft within Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) operations centred on the Karnaphuli River, long considered the lifeblood of the country's energy and trade infrastructure.
(2025-08-27). EC approves polls action plan; announcement soon. jagonews24.com The Election Commission (EC) has approved its action plan for the 13th parliamentary election likely to be held in February 2026, with a formal announcement expected soon…
(2025-08-27). Tear gas, sound grenades fired at engineering student protest. jagonews24.com As part of the previously announced 'Long March to Dhaka' programme, a chase and counter-chase took place between police and engineering students on Wednesday (27 August) around 1: 45 pm, while the students were heading from Shahbagh to the Chief Adviser's residence at Jamuna, pressing three demands.
(2025-08-27). SC allows appeal against caretaker govt abolition verdict. jagonews24.com The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has granted leave to appeal against the verdict that abolished the caretaker government system and set October 21 for the hearing.
(2025-08-27). Engineering students block Shahbagh for 2nd day, press 3 demands. jagonews24.com As part of the previously announced 'Long March to Dhaka' programme, students from engineering departments of various universities across the country blocked Shahbagh intersection in the capital for the second consecutive day on Wednesday (27 August), pressing three demands.
(2025-08-27). DUCSU VP candidate expelled from dorm, handed over to police. jagonews24.com Jalal Ahmed Jalal, an independent vice president candidate in the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections and a student of the Department of Television and Film, has been expelled from Hazi Muhammad Mohsin Hall over allegations of attacking a roommate.
(2025-08-27). SC seeks effective solution, not temporary, on caretaker govt: CJ. jagonews24.com Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed has said that the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court does not want to provide a temporary solution by reinstating the caretaker government system.
(2025-08-27). 6 Syrian army officers killed in Israeli strikes: State media. jagonews24.com Six Syrian army officers have been killed in Israeli drone strikes south of Damascus, Syria's state-run El Ekhbariya TV reported, a day after Syria condemned a new Israeli "military incursion" outside the capital.
(2025-08-27). BNP leader threatens to cut hands of Fazlur's critics. jagonews24.com A local BNP leader has threatened to cut off the hands of anyone who criticises Advocate Fazlur Rahman, adviser to the BNP Chairperson, on Facebook.
(2025-08-27). BPL spot-fixing probe: Preliminary report submitted to BCB. jagonews24.com The preliminary report of the investigation committee formed over allegations of spot-fixing in the latest Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has finally been submitted to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
(2025-08-27). Dhaka buses to run under unified system. jagonews24.com All buses in Dhaka will now be regulated under a single, unified system. Companies will be required to operate only on prescribed routes and make stops at designated points, according to a post on the Chief Adviser's official Facebook page at 11: 54 am on Tuesday.
(2025-08-27). Video: Earthquake jolts the Republic of Dagestan. albawaba.com
(2025-08-26). Open Letter to President Trump. Forced Starvation and Famine by Israel of People of Gaza. globalresearch.ca Dear President Trump, | The children of Gaza are being starved and killed. Israel has killed 18592 Palestinian children. | In the last two years, there are 39,000 Palestinians children orphaned in Gaza, occupied by Israel. This is forced starvation an …
(2025-08-26). More US lawmakers publicly blame Israel for starvation, deaths in Gaza. responsiblestatecraft.org U.S. lawmakers who may have been silent for the last 22 months are now speaking out publicly and blaming Israel for the starvation and famine conditions in the Gaza Strip.On CBS's
(2025-08-26). Palestine, genocide, and the imperialist lie of the 'rules-based international order'. therealnews.com 
Israel's US-backed genocidal destruction of Gaza has exploded the fiction of the "rules-based" international order and exposed the violent, people-destroying, land-grabbing imperialism it was always based on. Over the last two years, the US and Israel have carried out a genocidal war in Gaza, officially killing over 60,000 people, bombing Gaza's cities to smithereens, and displacing 90 percent of its 2.1 million people. Their blockade of almost all aid has caused a famine that threatens to kill hundreds of thousands of people. Now, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to invade and…
(2025-08-26). DNC Flamed for Rejecting Measure Backing Arms Embargo to Israel Amid Gaza Famine. truthout.org The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is facing criticism after its resolutions committee rejected a measure to call for an arms embargo on Israel on Tuesday, despite a famine being officially declared in Gaza just days before. There were two measures before the panel on Gaza on Tuesday morning: One, introduced by Florida DNC member Allison Minnerly, urges the party's members to back a… |
(2025-08-26). More people starve to death in Gaza. tehrantimes.com The Palestinian Health Ministry said on Tuesday that three more adults died in Gaza over the past 24 hours "due to famine and malnutrition."
(2025-08-26). Famine and mass murder in Gaza: A crime of Zionism and world imperialism. wsws.org On Monday, the Israeli military carried out two airstrikes, one after another, on Nasser Hospital in the south of the Gaza Strip, killing over 20 people.
(2025-08-26). LIVE: Israel starves three Palestinians to death in Gaza. aljazeera.com Gaza's hunger-related death toll rises to 303 amid outrage over 'barbaric' Israeli attacks on Nasser Hospital.
(2025-08-26). Friday 8/29: Israel! Stop Killing Journalists! Stop Starving Gaza! indybay.org in front of Israeli Consulate – 456 Montgomery…
(2025-08-26). Palestinian journalists treated like 'robots' by Western media, says Gaza reporter in wake of latest Israeli killings. asiapacificreport.nz 
Pacific Media Watch An Al Jazeera journalist who has documented Israel's trail of atrocities for almost the past two years has condemned Western news agencies covering the war on Gaza as treating Palestinian reporters like "robots". "You see how Palestinian journalists are treated. There's no protection when they are alive," Hind Khoudary told Al Jazeera…
(2025-08-26). Photojournalist resigns from Reuters over its 'betrayal of journalists' in Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz By Asiye Latife Yilmaz in Istanbul Canadian photojournalist Valerie Zink has resigned after eight years with Reuters, criticising the news agency's stance on Gaza as a "betrayal of journalists" and accusing it of "justifying and enabling" the killing of 245 journalists in the Palestinian enclave. "At this point it's become impossible for me to maintain…
(2025-08-26). Antony Loewenstein: Israel's murderous killing spree against Palestinian journalists. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Antony Loewenstein in Sydney The grim facts should speak for themselves. Since 7 October 2023, Israel has deliberately killed an unprecedented number of Palestinian journalists in Gaza. Those brave individuals are smeared as Hamas operatives and terrorists by Israel and its supporters. But the real story behind this, beyond just Western racism and dehumanisation…
(2025-08-26). Poll: 41% of Americans say Israel committing genocidal acts in Gaza. responsiblestatecraft.org Forty-one percent of Americans, including 67% of Democrats and 14% of Republicans, believe that Israeli military actions in Gaza constitute either "genocide" (22%) or are "akin to genocide" (19%), according to a
(2025-08-26). President Trump, you must stop Netanyahu's second genocide in Gaza. onlineopinion.com.au President Trump, you are the only leader who can stop Netanyahu from committing another genocide in Gaza. The whole world is watching. Do not allow yourself to become an accessory.
(2025-08-26). Olive Trees Tie Palestinians to Our Homeland. Israel Treats Them as a Threat. truthout.org It all began with an opinion piece. In February, I wrote an article for Al Jazeera — a tribute to the doctors in Gaza who were killed or kidnapped by Israel, whose legacy I am hoping to maintain as I go through medical school myself. To my surprise, the piece went viral. Suddenly, my Instagram inbox was filled with friend requests and messages from people across the world — strangers who… |
(2025-08-26). Democratic National Committee leader opposes strong resolution on aid to Israel. peoplesworld.org 
MINNEAPOLIS—Those in the Democratic Party who believe their party is not taking the strong positions on issues that it should be taking have reason to be concerned again this week as the Democratic National Committee debates tomorrow, August 27, the question of cutting off military aid to Israel because of its war on Gaza. On …
(2025-08-26). Israeli strike on Gaza's Nasser hospital kills at least 20, including five journalists. moderndiplomacy.eu Background / ContextThe Gaza war, now in its eleventh month, has left tens of thousands dead and displaced much of the enclave's population. Israel has barred foreign journalists from entering Gaza since the war began on October 7, 2023, leaving Palestinian reporters to provide most on-the-ground coverage. Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis has served as …
(2025-08-26). "Hazme sentir orgullosa" : El mensaje a su hijo de una reportera del grupo de periodistas muertos en doble ataque de Israel a hospital en Gaza. cubadebate.cu Un periodista contó que él y sus colegas buscaban un lugar con buena señal para subir su material periodístico y estaban sorprendidos por los ataques de Israel contra "todos los periodistas", pues ocurrían a la vista de todo el mundo y hasta "en directo por televisión". Otro denunció que Israel "sabe que somos periodistas que informamos sobre el sufrimiento de nuestro pueblo y llevamos un chaleco que nos identifica como profesionales".
(2025-08-26). Democratic National Committee Deserves More Credit on Gaza. davidswanson.org The Democratic National Committee, the people who run the least popular political party in recorded U.S. polling, do not get the respect they deserve — especially when they take a bold, principled stand for a genocide, as they did on Tuesday, voting down a resolution for an arms embargo on Israel. For one thing, a …
(2025-08-26). Gaza war and captive crisis push Israel deeper into 'nightmare'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Escalating protests in Israel against the regime's failed military strategy in Gaza have exposed deep internal divisions.
(2025-08-26). Which European politicians have resigned over Israel's war on Gaza? tehrantimes.com Since Israel's war on Gaza began on October 7, 2023, more than a dozen officials across Europe have resigned in protest to their governments' stance on what many describe as genocide in the besieged enclave.
(2025-08-26). Israel's crimes in Gaza cannot go unpunished: Iran foreign ministry. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has condemned Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza, noting the killing of five international journalists just a day earlier.
(2025-08-26). Chris Hedges: Israel's Assassination of Memory. consortiumnews.com The razing of Gaza is not a crime only against the Palestinian people but against our cultural and historical heritage. We can't understand the present, especially when reporting on Palestine and Israel, if we don't understand the past. By Chris Hedges…
(2025-08-26). Gaza Death Toll Rises to 24 in Overnight Israeli Strikes; Reports of Unknown Gases Prompt Medical Alarm. english.almanar.com.lb 
A series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip has resulted in the deaths of at least 24 people since last night, according to local sources, with new reports emerging of unknown gases causing civilian injuries and prompting serious medical concerns. The bombardment impacted multiple areas. Sources reported two women were killed and several injured …
(2025-08-26). Festival censorship of Mary Wallopers over Gaza protest backfires. wsws.org Midway through their opening song, as they led chants of "Free Palestine," festival staff cut the band's sound and tore down the flag. The crowd booed, chanting "Let them play."
(2025-08-26). Australian workers and youth denounce Israel's genocide in Gaza at mass protests. wsws.org "I'm here today because it's powerful to be here. But I know the protests are not working. In my opinion we need to take concrete actions."
(2025-08-26). World Condemns Israeli Massacre at Gaza's Nasser Hospital. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israel's latest assault on Gaza has provoked global outrage after its forces struck Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, killing at least 21 people, including five journalists and medical workers.
(2025-08-26). Iran Condemns Israeli Attack on Gaza's Nasser Hospital. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Zionist regime's military strike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza, which has killed at least 21 people, including five journalists.
(2025-08-26). Reuters journalist sensationally quits exposing Western MSM collusion with Israel. thecanary.co Canadian photojournalist Valérie Zink, who worked as a freelancer for Reuters for eight years, announced on Tuesday 26 August that she had resigned from her job in protest against what she described as the agency's "collusion and justification" of Israel's genocide and crimes committed against journalists in Gaza. This symbolic move included tearing up her […] | By
(2025-08-26). Israeli protesters call for ceasefire and captive deal. tehrantimes.com Protesters calling for an end to the war in Gaza and the return of captives took to the streets in Tel Aviv on Tuesday morning, Middle East Eye reported.
(2025-08-26). Direct action group targets a key UK lobbyist and arms broker for Israel in one night. thecanary.co Overnight on Monday 26 August, direct action group DISMANTLE targeted two London-based companies linked to Israel's genocide in Gaza. The group spray painted and smashed windows at arms trade group ADS Group and weapons consultancy firm, Eagle Strategic Consulting Ltd. DISMANTLE does it again and takes aim at Israel's arms suppliers In one action, activists […] | By
(2025-08-26). France summons US Ambassador Kushner over claim its call for Palestinian state is antisemitic. wsws.org Kushner's comment highlights how falsely equating anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism criminalizes any and all statements of sympathy for Palestinian victims of the Gaza genocide.
(2025-08-26). Saturday 8/30: Support Gaza Students — Jewelry Sale Fundraiser. indybay.org Jaffa Coffee Roasters, 1701 University Ave, Berkeley.
(2025-08-26). Norway fund divests from US firm Caterpillar over Gaza, West Bank abuses. aljazeera.com Fund says move against Caterpillar, five Israeli banks due to their contribution 'to serious violations of rights'.
(2025-08-26). Video captures Israeli bombing of Gaza residential building. aljazeera.com Video shows the moment an Israeli air attack hit a residential building in Gaza's al-Mawasi, near Khan Younis.
(2025-08-26). Despite indifference, deadly strike on Gaza hospital could change the course of the war. haaretz.com The IDF has already taken responsibility for killing journalists earlier this month, making it harder to accept its claim that what happened at the Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday was an accident…
(2025-08-26). Israel Bombs Gaza Hospital, Kills 5 Journalists from AP, Al Jazeera, Reuters, NBC. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Israeli airstrikes on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza killed at least 20 people Monday, including five Palestinian journalists. Eyewitnesses say Israel carried out a "double-tap" strike on the hospital…
(2025-08-26). DNC Leaders Are Pretending That U.S. Weapons Don't Enable the Slaughter in Gaza. indybay.org Resolution for arms embargo on Israel exposes complicity…
(2025-08-26). Another group has sprung up to fill Palestine Action's shoes. thecanary.co 
Another non-violent direct action has stepped up to fill Palestine Action's shoes and target companies complicit in Israel's genocide. From 4am on Tuesday 26 August, Palestinian Martyrs for Justice took aim at Moog Aircraft Group in Wolverhampton. Palestinian Martyrs for Justice: new group takes action Members of the new group, each wearing a T-shirt featuring […] | By
(2025-08-26). Germany's warmongering Greens demand more weapons for Israel's genocide of the Palestinians. wsws.org The latest comments by Federal Parliament Vice President Omid Nouripour (Greens) once again make clear that the Greens are among the most aggressive warmongers in German politics.
(2025-08-26). 'All destroyed': Fire engulfs Marshall Islands parliament complex. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Fire engulfed the Marshall Islands Nitijela (Parliament building) just after midnight on last night with firefighters risking their lives as they battled the blaze early today in a bid to save the complex. "Sometime around midnight or shortly after this morning, the Parliament building in Majuro caught fire, started burning," RNZ Pacific's correspondent…
(2025-08-26). French PM's confidence vote hits New Caledonia's political negotiations. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk French Prime Minister Franàßois Bayrou's surprise announcement yesterday that he will call for a parliamentary confidence vote in his government is set to further complicate protracted talks in New Caledonia on the French territory's political future. The announcement comes as French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls…
(2025-08-26). New Zealand challenged to vote for Israel's suspension at UN. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa has challenged the New Zealand government to support a move by Türkiye to vote to suspend Israeli membership of the United Nations. Türkiye Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has told the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Riyadh that Israel should be suspended from the crucial meeting of the…
(2025-08-26). Samoa general election: Pre-polling kicks off. asiapacificreport.nz By Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RZ Pacific reporter in Apia, Samoa Pre-polling has kicked off in Samoa today, with around 1700 people expected to cast their votes ahead of Friday's polling day. At the Tuana'imato Sports Complex in the capital, Apia, the atmosphere was upbeat as special voters began arriving. Special voters include those from Savai'i, the…
(2025-08-26). The West seemingly preparing to remove Zelensky from power. infobrics.org American investors could take over the Nordstream pipelines.
(2025-08-26). Maduro mobilizes millions as Trump's naval intimidation threatening regional stability. infobrics.org The deployment of US Navy destroyers near Venezuela reignites Cold War dynamics in the Caribbean. Trump's Monroe Doctrine 2.0 targets Caracas while signaling to China and BRICS. Hybrid warfare and gunboat diplomacy raise risks of escalation across Latin America. with Caracas mobilizing millions of militia citizens and Brazil warning of regional instability.
(2025-08-26). Poland wants to expel Ukrainian neo-Nazis. infobrics.org Warsaw is facing the consequences of its own errors.
(2025-08-26). BRICS and a New Global Currency. infobrics.org BRICS was established with the goal of promoting peace, development, and a more balanced global order by strengthening economic cooperation among developing nations. Over the years, it has positioned itself as a counterweight to Western-led institutions like the G7 and the IMF, advocating for a multipolar world and reforms in global governance systems…
(2025-08-26). Neo-Nazi junta officially declared total war on Russia. infobrics.org Zelensky is a comedian and his statements would certainly be a laughing matter if millions of lives weren't at stake (possibly billions if we consider the fact that the chances of uncontrollable escalation are still there, precisely thanks to extremist regimes such as the Neo-Nazi junta).
(2025-08-26). South Africa Reassures on Trade Ties with Russia Amidst Looming US Tariffs. infobrics.org The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has sought to allay concerns regarding South Africa's trading relationship with Russia in the wake of US President Donald Trump's recent tariff ultimatum…
(2025-08-26). Russian Precious Metals Sales to China Hit $1 Billion in 2025. infobrics.org The Billion-Dollar Surge: Russia-China Precious Metals Trade in 2025 The precious metals trade between Russia and China has witnessed unprecedented growth in 2025, with Chinese imports of Russian precious metal ores and concentrates surging by a remarkable 80% year-over-year to reach $1 billion in just the first half of the year…
(2025-08-26). Trump's India problem could become a Global South crisis. responsiblestatecraft.org As President Trump's second term kicked off, all signs pointed to a continued upswing in U.S.-India relations. At a White House press conference in February, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(2025-08-26). Amandhla Awethu: And So The Golden Age Of The African Renaissance Begins. moderndiplomacy.eu What history has shown is that sometimes a leader, a world leader, or sitting president makes bad choices, he says something, or does something that they can't take back, the world leader is then ridiculed in public, shamed by the press. I have also realized that sometimes even the historian gets it wrong through no …
(2025-08-26). Colombia "doubles security" of presidential candidates. colombiareports.com Colombia's government and security forces said that they have more than doubled the number of bodyguards for presidential candidates in response to the assassination of a far-right primary candidate. In a post on social media platform X, Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez said that his department "doubled the protection capacity: we went from 229 to 520 …
(2025-08-26). Uribe victims press charges against former president and sons. colombiareports.com The victims of the fraud and bribery practices of Colombia's former president Alvaro Uribe pressed criminal charges against the far-right politicians and his sons over ongoing attempts to smear them. In a press release, the victims and their attorneys said that they will press criminal charges over the defamation, slander, harassment and threats they allegedly …
(2025-08-26). Organizers Plan Labor Day Mass Mobilization Against Trump's Threats to Chicago. truthout.org President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that would establish "specialized" National Guard units to be quickly deployed in Washington, D.C., and all 50 states, and again threatened to send troops to Democrat-run cities like Chicago. Officials and grassroots organizers have vowed to fight back. "We are a strong labor city," says Byron Sigcho-Lopez, a Democratic Socialist alderperson… |
(2025-08-26). The Heat: United Nations 80 Years. america.cgtn.com 
The United Nations celebrates 80 years. Many historians and political experts say the anniversary of the United Nations Charter should be celebrated by the international community despite pessimism over the challenges that it faces in today's world. | In 1945, the UN's founding document was signed in San Francisco, in the aftermath of World War II. | Joining the discussion: |
(2025-08-26). Judges Alarmed at Spree of Spurious Charges Amid Trump's DC Crackdown. truthout.org US President Donald Trump has attempted to portray his deployment of National Guard troops and other federal agents in Washington, DC as a boon for public safety. Inside DC courtrooms, however, judges and defense attorneys have expressed alarm at the tactics being used by law enforcement officers to unfairly charge local residents with serious crimes that carry lengthy prison sentences. |
(2025-08-26). Like dictators of the past, Trump is building a private army. peoplesworld.org 
Not since the days of Hitler's S.A.—the "Brownshirt" stormtroopers—has a leader in an advanced capitalist country wielded a private political army outside the regular military and police forces that is answerable only to them. But if a new scheme hatched by President Donald Trump and his top adviser Stephen Miller comes to fruition, that may …
(2025-08-26). Those Who Condemn Hamas Lack Empathy And Humility. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Whenever I see someone going out of their way to denounce the Palestinian resistance while expressing some vaguely pro-Palestine sentiment, I take it as an admission that they aren't capable of basic human empathy. They look at October 7 and think "I can't imagine myself doing that," and conclude from this that the perpetrators of October 7 must be worse people than they are. | They stop their examination there. They never ask themselves what it would have been l…
(2025-08-26). Experts Worry About New DHS Appointee Overseeing US's Election Infrastructure. truthout.org Heather Honey, a high-profile denier of Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, has been appointed to a senior position in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in which she'll help oversee the nation's election infrastructure. Honey is a protege of Cleta Mitchell, a lawyer who tried to help Trump overturn the 2020 election results. In 2024, ProPublica reported that Honey had played a… |
(2025-08-26). Haitians and aid workers comment on work of UN ahead of 80th anniversary. america.cgtn.com This year marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. In Haiti, the UN's presence has spanned decades, from emergency aid to peacekeeping operations. But as the country grapples with overlapping crises, the UN's legacy here remains both indispensable and challenging. Harold Isaac has the details from Port-au-Prince.
(2025-08-26). Americans' quality of life jeopardized due to reduction of refineries. onlineopinion.com.au Political and environmental challenges will determine who wants a 'dirty' emissions generating refinery in 'their' backyards to help meet the product and fuel demands of society.
(2025-08-26). Dead to Rights brings the story of the Nanjing Massacre to American audiences. america.cgtn.com 
The film, Dead to Rights, premiered to North American audiences this month. It's a historic retelling of the tragic story of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, a key chapter in China's World War Two experience that is not widely-known among Western societies. The landmark movie aims to change that. Ediz Tiyansan reports.
(2025-08-26). Commission gears up for 2026 local government elections. sanews.gov.za Commission gears up for 2026 local government elections | The Electoral Commission (IEC) is gearing up for the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE) with the Commission having begun consultations with the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. ⚪ At a media briefing on Tuesday, IEC Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, said the law provides that the term of a municipal council is five years and that elections must be held no later than 90 days following the end of the term. | The current municipal councils were elected on 1 November 2021. ⚪ "This means that the current term will end on 2…
(2025-08-26). Have your say on proposed e-voting as consultations continue. sanews.gov.za Have your say on proposed e-voting as consultations continue | The Electoral Commission has urged all South Africans to participate in the ongoing public consultations on the feasibility of introducing electronic voting (e-voting) at some point in the future. | Public consultations are currently taking place across all provinces to ensure inclusive and wide-reaching engagement on the policy document. | "We invite South Africans to submit their views, proposals, and concerns on this important matter. Submissions should be sent to the email address evoting@elections.org.za by no later than the end of September 2025…
(2025-08-26). New crisis in miners' health brings troubling memories. peoplesworld.org 
The Trump administration wants to bring back fossil fuels and move back from the transition to eco-friendly energy sources. President Trump claims that wind energy, specifically wind turbines, is causing the whales in the ocean to die, so we must go back to coal and oil to generate energy. More likely, the connections of the …
(2025-08-26). Belarus' foreign trade up 2.2% in H1 2025. eng.belta.by Exports of goods and services rose to $23.8523 billion (up 0.2% over | January-June 2024). Imports of goods and services totaled $24.7812 | billion (up 4.1% over January-June 2024).
(2025-08-26). Belarus, Russia's Vologda Oblast sign cooperation program for 2026-2028. eng.belta.by Belarus and Russia's Vologda Oblast have signed a cooperation | development program for 2026-2028 at the Days of Vologda Oblast in | Belarus forum.
(2025-08-26). FEZ companies in Belarus invest over Br1bn in production in H1 2025. eng.belta.by In H1 2025, resident companies of free economic zones (FEZ) invested over Br1 billion in launching and expanding production facilities, the press service of the Belarusian Economy Ministry told BelTA.
(2025-08-26). Minsk hotel occupancy at 67.2% in January-July 2025. eng.belta.by In January-July 2025, the average occupancy rate of hotels in Minsk reached 67.2%, which was 7.4% more year-on-year. Demand for hotel accommodation is primarily driven by foreign visitors. The share of foreign guests has traditionally exceeded 70%.
(2025-08-26). Belarusian state-run retail chain criticized for closing rural shops, high executive wages. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko criticized the performance of | the Belarusian National Union of Consumer Societies Belkoopsoyuz at a | meeting to discuss the efficiency of the national retail system on 26…
(2025-08-26). College of Ministry of Internal Affairs to be established in Belarus. eng.belta.by On 25 August Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 317 "On educational institutions", the press service of the head of state told BelTA.
(2025-08-26). Lukashenko against thoughtless closure of schools, kindergartens, shops in countryside. eng.belta.by At the beginning of the meeting the head of state emphasized that all the decisions must be made in order to ensure a normal life for people and primarily those in the countryside. The president mentioned a number of aspects that need to be addressed.
(2025-08-26). Lukashenko calls for efficient retail service system, including in rural areas. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko convened a meeting to discuss the efficiency of the country's retail service system on 26‚ÄØAugust.
(2025-08-26). Lukashenko demands solution to typical problems in consumer trade. eng.belta.by Inconvenient operating hours for stores, routes of mobile shops, a poor | assortment of goods, and the presence of expired products are the main | problems in retail trade that require prompt solutions, Belarusian | President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting held on 26 August to…
(2025-08-26). Lukashenko: Efficient retail system must be established in Belarus by 1‚ÄØJanuary. eng.belta.by By 1‚ÄØJanuary, an efficient retail service system must be established throughout country, particularly in rural areas, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a meeting to discuss the efficiency of the national retail system on 26 August.
(2025-08-26). Lukashenko orders to tackle senseless digitalization in trade. eng.belta.by It is necessary to reconsider some ill-conceived decisions in trade, including decisions related to digitalization, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the efficiency of the country's retail service system, BelTA has learned.
(2025-08-26). Lukashenko wants retail chains to improve operations in rural areas. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "It is necessary to strike a balance: if you run a profitable business in the capital city and other large cities, you should undertake a bit of social responsibility and cater to consumers in the countryside. Especially since there are not that many problem districts."
(2025-08-26). Russia seeks to cooperate with Belarus on applying AI to medicine. eng.belta.by Belarusian and Russian scientists discussed the development of artificial intelligence at a foresight session, which was held as part of the International Foresight on Artificial Intelligence in Belarus on 25‚ÄØAugust.
(2025-08-26). Belarusian strongman Khoroneko debuts in Russian bench press. eng.belta.by During the international Golden Bear strength sports tournament in | Minsk, the 64-year-old athlete bench-pressed a 100kg barbell nine times | in a row, a feat few people his age in the world can accomplish.
(2025-08-26). Brest hosts top archers from Belarus, Russia. eng.belta.by Brest is hosting the open national archery competitions for the prizes | of Hero of the Soviet Union, cosmonaut Pyotr Klimuk on 26-29 August.
(2025-08-26). Greedflation With A Side Of Gaslighting. levernews.com 
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(2025-08-26). Condolences for Ambassador Mninwa Mahlangu. sanews.gov.za Condolences for Ambassador Mninwa Mahlangu | Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has announced that Ambassador Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, a dedicated family man and public servant, has passed away. | Mahlangu passed away on Sunday, 24 August 2025, while on his way to a South African hospital after a brief illness. | He held the positions of High Commissioner to Kenya, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Somalia, and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON). | His distinguished career also included a post as South Africa's Ambassador to the…
(2025-08-26). Motsoaledi calls for self-reliance in financing African health systems. sanews.gov.za Motsoaledi calls for self-reliance in financing African health systems | Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has emphasised the need for greater self-reliance in financing health systems to ensure sustainability. | This is especially following the recent withdrawal of international partners and donors who supported health systems in Africa. | "The defunding and underfunding of our health systems threaten and undermine any progress that we might have made in strengthening health systems and achieving universal health coverage. In light of this, South Africa wishes to reiterate and emphasise the importance of s…
(2025-08-26). Western Cape welcomes efforts to revitalise the national rail system. sanews.gov.za Western Cape welcomes efforts to revitalise the national rail system | The Western Cape Provincial Government has expressed its support for Transport Minister Barbara Creecy's announcement regarding the completion of Transnet's adjudication process, which selected new Train Operating Companies (TOCs) through its Rail Infrastructure Manager. | Last week, the Minister said involving private operators would significantly increase Transnet rail volumes. | This participation would help producers in the mining and agricultural sectors meet the rail cargo volume expectations of exporters and encourage the upgrading of…
(2025-08-26). Airline pilots outraged over one-pilot proposal. peoplesworld.org 
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(2025-08-26). Shock and Orr: Meet the Farage-Supporting 'Philosopher King' of British Authoritarianism. bylinetimes.com 
(2025-08-26). As Students Go Back to School, What Pivotal Aspects of U.S. History—Including CIA History—Will Not Be Taught? covertactionmagazine.com The conservative right has been on a crusade to purge the teaching of critical race theory and aspects of U.S. history that reflect negatively on the country's past and, hence, might encourage critical thinking about the present. Most academic historians teaching in the Ivy League and at other institutions of higher education are indeed liberals …
(2025-08-26). Migrant mistakenly deported once now facing removal to Uganda. america.cgtn.com 
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an undocumented migrant who was mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador and later returned to the U.S. under court order, is once again in ICE custody. Now, he faces a new battle as the U.S. government moves forward with plans to deport him to Uganda, despite his ties to Maryland, where he has lived and worked for years. Abrego denies accusations of gang involvement and human trafficking, while his lawyers argue the case reflects government overreach and abuse of power. CGTN's Jim Spellman reports on the controversy, the legal fight, and what could happen next. |
(2025-08-26). Labour Mayor Accuses Treasury of Blocking Tourism Levy Despite Devolution Pledge. bylinetimes.com The Labour Mayor of the North East has criticised the Government for holding power "too tightly in Westminster" as she claims that calls for powers to introduce a tourism levy have been blocked. | The Government's landmark English devolution bill has its first proper debate a week today (September 2) when Parliament returns from recess. | The bill promises to give every area in England a devolution deal by 2030 — handing more powers to local and mayoral authorities. But while welcoming the bill, Labour's elected North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness, suggests Rachel Reeves' Treasury is blocking moves to give…
(2025-08-26). Weaponization of Rare Earths: A New Theatre in US-China Competition. moderndiplomacy.eu Resource competition has intensified between the two great powers, the US and China, due to trade and tariff wars. Recently, both the countries have made major policy shifts in the strategically significant rare earth sector. China discreetly issued 2025 rare earth mining and smelting quotas to its state-owned enterprises, exhibiting deepening securitization of this sector. …
(2025-08-26). The Nakba never ended: A conversation with Haim Bresheeth. therealnews.com 
"There is a straight line between 1948 and 2025… What has changed is the style, but not the essence. And the essence is simple: Israel is a settler-colonial state. It used violence in order to take over more and more land… to limit and destroy [any] rights that Palestinians ever had."
(2025-08-26). Trump's troops in D.C. only tip of repressive iceberg. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—President Trump's troops now patrolling the nation's Capital—and helping his ICE agents illegally kidnap people—are only the tip of the despotic chief executive's D.C. iceberg, an examination of his edicts shows. FreeDC, a longtime coalition that lobbies for statehood and full congressional representation for the capital's 710.000 people, is among organizations fighting back with a …
(2025-08-26). Judge Blocks Kristi Noem From Deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda — for Now. truthout.org A federal judge appeared skeptical of the Trump administration's latest attempt to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia in a court scheduling hearing on August 25, the same day Abrego Garcia was rearrested during a check-in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The judge has ordered that the longtime Maryland resident be detained within the continental United States as a lawsuit challenging his… |
(2025-08-26). Commencement of Madlanga Commission hearings delayed. sanews.gov.za Commencement of Madlanga Commission hearings delayed | The commencement of the hearings of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System — known as the Madlanga Commission — has been delayed. ⚪ In a statement, the commission explained that this has been caused by delays in the procurement of vital infrastructure — pushing back the previously announced date of 1 September for the commencement of hearings. ⚪ "[The commission] made this announcement based on unequivocal commitments made to it by the Department [of Justice…
(2025-08-26). Justice DG, DDG face disciplinary proceedings over delayed Madlanga Commission. sanews.gov.za Justice DG, DDG face disciplinary proceedings over delayed Madlanga Commission | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has instituted disciplinary proceedings against the department's Director General (DG), Advocate Doc Mashabane. | This as the department grapples with the circumstances leading to the delay in the commencement of the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System — known as the Madlanga Commission. | The Minister made the announcement during a media briefing on Tuesday afternoon. | She explained that s…
(2025-08-26). Suspect in murder of prosecutor appears in court. sanews.gov.za Suspect in murder of prosecutor appears in court | The suspect arrested for the murder of Eastern Cape Regional Court prosecutor, Tracy Brown, appeared in the Gqeberha Magistrates' Court on Monday. ⚪ Brown, who was attached to the New Brighton Magistrates Court, was shot and killed while arriving at her home just months after the murder of another prosecutor in the province. ⚪ According to National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson, Luxolo Tyali, 33-year-old Simthembele Xungu now faces charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition related to the murder…
(2025-08-26). Despite Avoiding a "Zelenskyy Moment" , Much Remains Unclear For Future American-Korean Relations. moderndiplomacy.eu Background South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this week for their first summit. The meeting came amid concerns within Seoul that Trump may repeat his combative hosting style from earlier in the year, when he famously publicly berated Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during Oval Office talks in front …
(2025-08-26). Pipelines and Politics: Energy Bargains Surface in U.S.-Russia Peace Push. moderndiplomacy.eu Background Since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia's energy sector has faced numerous international financial attacks and has been cut off from Western investment due to sanctions. Major Russian oil and gas projects including Sakhalin-1 and Arctic LNG 2, have struggled under restrictions that restrict access to finance, equipment and international backing. At …
(2025-08-26). Government implements reforms to revitalise rail sector. sanews.gov.za Government implements reforms to revitalise rail sector | As South Africa implements the national rail reform programme, the private sector will play a key role in investing in rail and port operations, while ensuring that the infrastructure remains State-owned. ⚪ "The current state of Transnet's rail infrastructure is cause for concern for freight operators and cargo owners alike. The state has limited availability of resources for major refurbishment. This makes private sector investment critical," Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy said on Tuesday in Johannesburg. ⚪ Earlier this year, the Minister launched…
(2025-08-26). GPAA CEO placed on precautionary suspension. sanews.gov.za GPAA CEO placed on precautionary suspension | Chief Executive Officer of the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA), Kedibone Madiehe, has been placed on precautionary suspension with full pay while an investigation into allegations of misconduct concerning high-value procurement transactions is being conducted. ⚪ According to media reports, Madiehe is being investigated for alleged procurement breaches costing the GPAA more than R1.2billion. ⚪ The Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana on Friday, 22 August 2025, placed the Chief Executive Officer on suspension effective immediately. ⚪ To ensure conti…
(2025-08-26). Washington DC punk scene preserved through a unique archive. america.cgtn.com 
From Go-Go to jazz to soul, Washington DC is the home of some of the most globally famous names in music. But it's punk movement didn't have the same reach.
| And yet it remains both influential and has renewed interest, with the help of a dedicated punk archive. Owen Fairclough has the details.
(2025-08-26). India: Far from a Dead Economy. moderndiplomacy.eu In recent years, the global economic landscape has undergone seismic shifts.
(2025-08-26). 'Notting Hill Carnival's Success Shows That Hate and Division Will Never Win'. bylinetimes.com 
"This weekend, West London roared back to life for Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street party. And what a party it was: Mas Bands paraded in outfits months in the making, every jewel and feather stitched or glued by hand; sound systems pumped out soul and ska, as revellers danced the days away to dancehall, dub, and drum and bass; smiles on their faces, children paraded hand in hand with their parents on the Sunday afternoon, all of them proud of their part in this extraordinary event. | Attracting visitors from around the world and generating almost £400m for our economy, Carnival is a celebra…
(2025-08-26). Iran, European powers meet in Geneva as threat of sanctions looms. moderndiplomacy.eu Background / ContextThe 2015 Iran nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers curbed Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. The agreement has largely unraveled since the U.S. withdrawal in 2018, and with key provisions set to expire on Oct. 18, France, Britain and Germany ,the so-called E3, have warned they may trigger …
(2025-08-26). Study: Oil Gas Industry Linked to Tens of Thousands of Deaths, Preterm Births. truthout.org Air pollution from oil and gas activities is responsible for an estimated 91,000 deaths and over 10,000 preterm births in the US each year, according to a new study that examined the impacts of the industry through its lifecycle from extraction to refining to burning fuel in power plants. The study, published August 22 in the journal Science Advances, also attributes an estimated 216,000… |
(2025-08-26). Trump signs order aimed at ending cashless bail as he arms National Guard in DC. therealnews.com 
This story was originally published on President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Monday aimed at ending cashless bail and criminalizing flag burning protests — as reports say that the administration is arming national guard troops patrolling Washington,…
(2025-08-26). Israel Misses Its Own Deadline to Respond to Ceasefire Deal Accepted by Hamas. truthout.org Israel missed its own deadline to respond to a temporary ceasefire and captive release deal that Hamas accepted over a week ago, with Israeli authorities appearing "unwilling" to accept the framework despite Hamas saying that the agreement contains significant concessions in Israel's favor. Qatari officials said on Tuesday that they have not heard from Israel about the framework… |
(2025-08-26). Ética y respeto: La historia que protagonizó un chofer de las gazelas. cubadebate.cu "Este tipo de comportamientos elevan la dignidad de un oficio que muchas veces no recibe el reconocimiento que merece. El chofer del carro 14617 no solo condujo su vehículo: guiaba con principios, civismo, ética y profundo respeto por sus pasajeros (…) Es refrescante y alentador encontrarse con personas que nos recuerdan que la educación, la cortesía y la solidaridad todavía tienen un lugar en nuestra sociedad".
(2025-08-26). Lula: Trump actúa como si fuese emperador del planeta Tierra. cubadebate.cu El presidente brasileño reiteró este martes sus críticas a Trump porque actúa de forma autoritaria con todo el mundo, "como si fuese el emperador del planeta Tierra". En una reunión donde él y varios ministros lucieron una gorra azul con el lema "Brasil es de los brasileños", subrayó que Brasil está dispuesto a negociar, pero no como subalterno.
(2025-08-26). Revitalizan en Pinar del Río movimiento de arroz popular. cubadebate.cu El movimiento de arroz popular en Pinar del Río sobrepasa las 7 000 hectáreas este año. Ello revela el creciente interés por el cultivo de más de 2 500 productores en la provincia, que en pequeñas parcelas y áreas de autoabastecimiento siembran casi tanto como la principal empresa productora del grano en la occidental provincia cubana.
(2025-08-26). Venezuela denuncia ante la ONU grave amenaza de EEUU a la paz en la región. cubadebate.cu La misión permanente de Venezuela ante las Naciones Unidas denunció este martes la escalada de acciones hostiles y amenazas del Gobierno de Estados Unidos, que ahora incluyen el despliegue de buques como el crucero lanzamisiles USS Lake Erie y el submarino nuclear de ataque rápido USS Newport News en la región caribeña.
(2025-08-26). Adaptation of "Ramses II" to go on stage in Tehran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN-A loose adaptation of French writer Sebastien Thiery's play "Ramses II" will go on stage at Tehran's City Theater Complex later this month.
(2025-08-26). Culture minister highlights year of progress in arts, global image enhancement. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- In a press conference held in Tehran on Tuesday, the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi highlighted key achievements over the past year.
(2025-08-26). House of Forough Farrokhzad to turn into museum after restoration. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Mohammad Nazem Razavi, the CEO of Tehran Municipality Cultural Spaces Development Company, announced the approval of the plan to restore the house of the famed poet Forough Farrokhzad, and convert it into a museum.
(2025-08-26). Isfahan seeks to become a 'tourist city'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Mohammadreza Akbari, the tourism chief of Isfahan province, has announced plans to transform Isfahan into a "tourist city" through a series of initiatives.
(2025-08-26). Over 250 natural resources projects to be launched during Government Week. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization has announced the inauguration of more than 250 natural resources projects on the occasion of the Government Week (August 24-30).
(2025-08-26). Iraq signals readiness to exchange 10 million tourists with Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iraq's Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Fakak al-Badrani said on Tuesday that his country welcomes increasing tourist exchanges with Iran to 10 million visitors in a year.
(2025-08-26). Sarein to become smart tourism city, governor-general says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Sarein in Ardabil province should be developed into a smart tourism and health tourism city, with accommodation facilities, hotels, and eco-tourism services upgraded to international standards, the provincial governor-general Masoud Emami-Yeganeh said.
(2025-08-26). Iran's handicraft exports hit $223 million last year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran exported $223 million worth of handicrafts in the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20), with an additional similar amount exported informally by travelers, a senior cultural heritage official said on Tuesday.
(2025-08-26). Iran's fixtures in 2025 CAFA Nations Cup revealed. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran will meet Afghanistan in the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup opening match.
(2025-08-26). Iran gained access to advanced technology in 12-day defense. tehrantimes.com Kayhan reviewed the downing of Israeli drones in the 12-day war in June and wrote: The downing of advanced Israeli drones is a major achievement for the Iranian armed forces.
(2025-08-26). Trump orders removal of Federal Reserve governor. tehrantimes.com US President Donald Trump said he will immediately remove Federal Reserve official Lisa Cook from her position, in a major escalation in his battle against the US central bank, the BBC reported.
(2025-08-26). Why did Netanyahu praise the Lebanese government's decision? tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—The Lebanese government has not yet commented on the commendatory statement issued by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office regarding the decision to disarm the Resistance, which can only be viewed as an expression of a coordinated strategic course planned against Lebanon.
(2025-08-26). Dancing with danger: Syria's pact with the Israeli devil. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – In the treacherous theater of geopolitics in West Asia, where trust is as thin as rice paper and often folded into a sharp edge, Syria's new leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa — better known as Abu Muhammad al-Jolani — is edging toward a so-called security agreement with Israel.
(2025-08-26). Iran in the SCO: Two years on, breaking blockades, busting myths, building cooperation. tehrantimes.com BEIJING — Two years after formally joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in July 2023, Iran—the organization's first Middle Eastern member—has found its partnership with the group transformative, both for the nation and for the organization itself.
(2025-08-26). Larijani meets family of senior commander martyred in Israeli attack. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council on Monday paid a visit to the family of Martyr General Mehdi Rabbani at their home, offering condolences and paying tribute to the late commander's service.
(2025-08-26). No restraint in face of future aggression, says Iran's parliament speaker. tehrantimes.com Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has warned that the Islamic Republic will not show self-restraint if a new war is waged against the country, vowing that any aggression would trigger a broader response across multiple fronts.
(2025-08-26). Esteghlal held by Zob Ahan in 2025/26 PGPL Matchweek 2. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Esteghlal football team scored a late goal to draw 3-3 with Zob Ahan in Matchweek 2 of the 2025/26 Iran's Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Tuesday.
(2025-08-26). Top military official tells Pakistan Iran is ready for joint action against terrorism. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's top military leader has affirmed the nation's unwavering resolve to crush terrorism and safeguard the shared borders with Pakistan, following increased terrorist activity along the volatile frontier.
(2025-08-26). Iran will not bow to bullying and arrogance: Pezeshkian. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the resilience and unity of the Iranian people in the face of foreign pressure.
(2025-08-26). 80 years after WWII, Japanese Communists say Tokyo is following U.S. toward war. peoplesworld.org 
On this 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, Japanese Communists extend our deepest condolences to all those, in Japan and abroad, who suffered and perished as a result of the aggressive war and colonial rule imposed by Japanese militarism. Japan's war of aggression claimed over 20 million lives throughout the Asia-Pacific. …
(2025-08-26). Teach Your Children Sirah and Tafsir in Tandem. muslimskeptic.com Teaching your children Quran with tafsir is so beautiful mashaAllah. And it's even better to teach the Quran and sirah in tandem. They go hand in hand. Yesterday during our homeschool one-on-one Quran class, I was testing my second son on his new memorization material. He was reciting the first couple pages of Surat Al-Ahzab. …
(2025-08-26). Newly Revealed FBI Document Confirms Collaboration Between DC Police and Discredited Far-Right Group Project Veritas. unicornriot.ninja 
(2025-08-26). Why can't Israel's war crimes be stopped? uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, political scientist Israel violated international human rights law, The Hague Statutes, the Geneva Conventions and the Rome Statute by bombing hospitals, schools, UN buildings, places of worship and humanitarian aid centers. At the same time, it used hunger as a weapon of war and building settlements in the areas it occupied. In …
(2025-08-26). Only an ASEAN—SCO Partnership Can Break the Deadlock in Myanmar. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer More than three years have now passed since the Myanmar military overthrew the government in a coup, and the country remains torn apart by violence, turmoil, and deepening humanitarian crisis. The economy has imploded, civil war has intensified, and millions have been forced into displacement. World condemnation has been abundant, but …
(2025-08-26). Democrats May Finally Ban Dark Money. levernews.com 
(2025-08-26). A Russian 'Drone Siege' Threatens to Cut Off the Ukrainian City of Kherson. bylinetimes.com 
"On the M-14 Kherson—Mykolaiv highway, traffic restrictions are possible," Former MP and serviceman Ihor Lutsenko
(2025-08-26). The CIA, Mossad Epstein. consortiumnews.com As speculation mounts about the possibility of Trump pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, Alan MacLeod unravels the intelligence ties of the Maxwell family. By Alan MacLeod MintPress News With speculation mounting that U.S. President Donald Trump could pardon her, MintPress profiles the…
(2025-08-26). Australia Blames Iran for Synagogue Attack. consortiumnews.com Based on an Australian intelligence "assessment," the Australian government on Tuesday expelled Iran's ambassador and three other embassy officials for allegedly planning an attack on a Melbourne synagogue last December. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News Australia has expelled…
(2025-08-26). Israeli Military's Deliberate Destruction of Civilian Property and Land in South Lebanon 'Must Be Investigated as War Crimes: Amnesty. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Israeli military's extensive and deliberate destruction of civilian property and agricultural land across southern Lebanon must be investigated as war crimes, Amnesty International said in a new briefing. Nowhere To Return: Israel's Extensive Destruction of Southern Lebanon documents how Israeli forces used manually laid explosives and bulldozers to devastate civilian structures, including homes, mosques, …
(2025-08-26). Lebanese Sovereignty Faces More Israeli Violations. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Israeli enemy continued on Tuesday its violations of the Lebanese sovereignty and ceasefire agreement based on the UN Resolution 1701. In this regard, an Israeli glider dropped a bomb near a farmer in Mais Al-Jabal border town, South Lebanon, with no injuries recorded, according to Al-Manar reporter. Another Zionist glider dropped a bomb on …
(2025-08-26). MP Al-Moussawi calls on the Lebanese authorities to summon the US ambassador and reprimand her. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-08-26). Head of Media Parliamentary Committee MP Ibrahim Al-Moussawi condemns the US envoy Tom Barrack's humiliation of the reporters at Baabda Palace: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-08-26). A Clear Sample of US Dealing with "New Lebanon" : Envoy Describes Reporters at Baabda Palace as Animals. english.almanar.com.lb 
The US diplomacy has been always described as arrogant and egoistic in dealing the various world governments; Lebanon has never been an exception. The US ambassadors to Lebanon have always behaved as high commissioners whose all remarks, meetings and moves are taken into consideration with respect to the local politics. Superiority has been manifested in …
(2025-08-26). Barrack from Baabda: Israeli Withdrawal Conditional on Resistance 's Disarmament. english.almanar.com.lb 
US envoy Tom Barrack, accompanied by former envoy Morgan Ortagus, arrived in Lebanon on a visit aimed at meeting with Lebanese officials and discussing the US paper approved by the Lebanese government, which includes key provisions, most notably the disarmament of the resistance. Barrack and Ortagus began their visit by meeting with President Joseph Aoun …
(2025-08-26). Amplifying: Immediately Reinstate CUNY Adjunct Faculty Terminated for Standing with Palestinians. fightbackbetter.com Editor's Note: Of course we agree with the stance of the Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union. NJ and Rutgers University and all of NJ's colleges are in grave danger in 2025 because Democrats of NJ are supporting the fascist IHRA narrative of the Trump Administration. As Rubio announces a plan to investigate 55 million visa holders for their pro-Palestine views and revoke status for anyone who is pro-Palestinian — NJ Democratic candidate for governor Mikie Sherrill helps and is united with her Republican contender Jack Ciatarelli and the Trump administration in support of IHRA fascism in NJ. Also the majority of…
(2025-08-26). The gerrymandering wars and the breakdown of American democracy. wsws.org The gerrymandering tit-for-tat between Democrats and Republicans signals the decomposition of American democracy, as both parties dismantle democratic norms, leaving the future of the 2026 elections in doubt.
(2025-08-26). Separatist Parti Quebecois wins third by-election in a row as crisis of right-wing CAQ government deepens. wsws.org With the complicity of the pseudo-left Québec Solidaire, the unions are working to revive the Parti Québécois, a chauvinist big business party, long discredited due to its implementation of capitalist austerity and antistrike laws.
(2025-08-26). Reform UK leader Farage unveils mass migrant deportations plan. wsws.org Reform UK can only be considered as a potential government due to the noxious atmosphere created over decades of Labour and Conservatives governments, competing as to which was more right-wing with their scapegoating of immigrants and asylum seekers playing a leading role…
(2025-08-26). Former Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe arrested. wsws.org The arrest of Wickremesinghe took place amid an intensifying political crisis confronting the JVP/NPP government, fuelled by emerging working-class struggles.
(2025-08-26). Denver teachers vote on new contract as opposition mounts to union concessions. wsws.org The agreement is, in fact, only the latest in a years-long series of drastic cuts and austerity to public schools in the Denver area and across Colorado.
(2025-08-26). Clairton workers expose conditions behind fatal blast as USW officials defend US Steel. wsws.org Steelworkers continue to provide information to the WSWS about the potential causes of the August 11 explosion, which killed two workers and injured 10.
(2025-08-26). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Protests and strikes took place across Argentina last weekm while GE workers in Evendale, Ohio and Erlanger, Kentucky face an August 27 contract expiration.
(2025-08-26). Australia: Western Sydney University announces deep job cuts after deal with unions. wsws.org The WSU vice-chancellor made the announcement soon after reaching an agreement with the campus trade unions to help impose the cuts via "organisational change proposals" in union-management enterprise bargaining agreements.
(2025-08-26). Philadelphia teachers union announces tentative agreement with no details a week before contract expires for 14,000 educators. wsws.org The deal was announced to preempt a strike, which 94 percent of teachers voted for.
(2025-08-26). Iran Ready to Work with Pakistan to Uproot Terrorism along Common Border. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi expressed Tehran's readiness to cooperate with Pakistan to eradicate terrorism along the shared frontier, stressing the need for practical measures to ensure lasting border security.
(2025-08-26). EU3 Has No Right to Invoke Snapback Mechanism: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry questioned the European troika's authority to trigger the so-called snapback mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal, saying Tehran is considering all scenarios and trying to prevent costly happenings.
(2025-08-26). Iran Denounces Expulsion of Envoy from Australia, Vows Response. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesman denounced Australia's decision to expel Iran's ambassador, rejecting anti-Semitism allegations as baseless and warning that any improper diplomatic action will be met with a reciprocal response.
(2025-08-26). Qalibaf Warns of Iran's Decisive Response to Any Aggression. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Iran is fully prepared to respond decisively to any act of aggression, cautioning the enemies to avoid another miscalculation.
(2025-08-26). Iran Dismisses Trump's Baseless Nuclear Allegations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman rebuked US President Donald Trump for repeating discredited claims about Tehran's nuclear program, stressing that Washington's own intelligence community has confirmed that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons.
(2025-08-26). DAILY MEMO: "A-Kidnapping We Will Go:' Agents Mock With Nearly 50 Kidnappings Since Friday" lataco.com Nearly 50 people were abducted across 28 incidents from August 22—25, with ICE targeting Home Depots, car washes, traffic stops, neighborhoods, and even areas near schools, sometimes using masked agents and guns. Raids stretched from Encinitas to Oxnard, while protests at the downtown federal detention center faced violent crackdowns, and Cal State Pomona postponed its career fair after backlash for hosting ICE.
(2025-08-26). How An OG Chicano-Run Tattoo Parlor Doubles as a Secret Art Gallery in a Shifting Neighborhood. lataco.com In Echo Park, El Clasico Tattoo's annual lowrider cruise and art show transforms the 17-year-old parlor into a vibrant, insider art gallery, showcasing over 67 artists and Chicano art. This year's legendary "only if you know you know" block party was cut short by an unprecedented LAPD raid, highlighting tensions in the city.
(2025-08-26). Trump Administration Shatters the Record for Annual US Airstrikes in Somalia. news.antiwar.com The Trump administration has shattered the record for total US airstrikes in Somalia in a single calendar year, as the US has been bombing the country at a record pace with virtually no American media coverage. US Africa Command told Antiwar.com in an email on Tuesday that its forces launched a total of nine airstrikes …
(2025-08-26). The DWP is boasting it's "making a difference" to disabled people's lives. thecanary.co The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been plugging a recruitment video that brags how the DWP is "touching so many people's lives" and "truly" making "a difference to so many" claimants. On its own, that farcical double-speak is sure news to the many marginalised claimants the department terrorises on a daily basis. However, […] | By
(2025-08-26). Trans Kids Deserve Better hold vigil for Wes Streeting's "dead on arrival" integrity. thecanary.co 
This weekend, Trans Kids Deserve Better once again showed up Wes Streeting and his lack of action and care to protect trans kids. Trans Kids Deserve Better: taking it to Wes Streeting On Sunday 24 August, the group of young activists and supporters behind the campaign Kids Are Dying, Wes gathered outside the health secretary's […] | By
(2025-08-26). Labour just stripped 13 million disabled and vulnerable people of the COVID booster jab. thecanary.co As summer slowly gives way to autumn, many are preparing for the new season in different ways. Many will be starting a new year at school or uni, or even a new job. September, although not the start of the year, often feels like a month of new beginnings. But as usual, there's no rest […] | By
(2025-08-26). Horoscope today: your 24-hour briefing for life, love, and more. thecanary.co 
Here's today's horoscope from the Canary — helping guide you through life, with a daily dose of lifestyle musings for our readers. Your horoscope for Tuesday August 2025 Aries ‚ôà The Sagittarius Moon in your horoscope feeds your appetite for risk, but don't mistake recklessness for bravery. Today, you're called to act boldly with others, […] | By
(2025-08-26). Iran defeat Poland at 2025 FIVB U21 World Championship. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran beat Poland 3-1 (25—18, 19—25, 25—17, 25—19) in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's U21 World Championship on Tuesday.
(2025-08-26). Exports to Africa more than double in 4 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's exports to Africa rose 2.2 times in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21- July 22), the head of the Africa Office at the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) announced.
(2025-08-26). Iran ready to supply steel products, engineering services to Uzbekistan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran is ready to supply steel products and engineering services to Uzbekistan, the head of the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) said in a meeting with the head of Uzbekistan's Metallurgy Association.
(2025-08-26). NPC head flags hurdles to completing value chain. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of Iran's National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said on Monday that lack of technical know-how, stable feedstock, investment, execution experience, and a suitable business environment are among the main obstacles to completing the petrochemical value chain.
(2025-08-26). Iran's oil output hits 7.5-year high, NIOC head says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's crude oil production reached its highest level in seven and a half years at the beginning of September, the head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) said on Tuesday.
(2025-08-26). Iran basketball captain Kazemi lauds new generation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran basketball captain Arsalan Kazemi lauded his team's performance in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, where Team Melli won a bronze medal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
(2025-08-26). National Day of Industry, Mining celebrated with presence of President Pezeshkian. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The National Day of Industry and Mining was celebrated on Tuesday morning (August 26) with the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian and the introduction of the award winners at the International Conference Hall of IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting).
(2025-08-26). Iran ranks first in biotech among Islamic nations: SCImago. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — With 1,111 documents in biotechnology, Iran ranked first among Islamic countries in 2024, up from second in 2023, according to the recent report published by SCImago.
(2025-08-26). DOE, ICCIMA hold coordination meeting in preparation for COP30. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN —The head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, and the members of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) have discussed ways to strengthen the country's participation in the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30).
(2025-08-26). More than 2,700 women appointed to managerial positions in a year: VP. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — More than 2,700 female managers have been appointed in the country as deputy ministers, director generals, deputy director generals, governors, district governors, and heads of research institutes since the current administration took office last year, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs, has said.
(2025-08-26). Cops just told a protester his Palestine Action sign is legal after all… thecanary.co An unexpected police response has once again thrown the unjust proscription of Palestine Action into the spotlight — and underscored the utter preposterousness of the ban. Police response to window protest When Keith Hackett received a visit from Merseyside Police on Saturday he must have been expecting them to arrest him under the Terrorism Act. […] | By
(2025-08-26). Artificial Intelligence in the entertainment industry and the necessary socialist response. wsws.org A report issued in January 2024 suggested that in the next three years alone some 204,000 "creative jobs" would be "adversely affected in the United States" by artificial intelligence.
(2025-08-26). Chinese scientist at University of Michigan enters "no contest" plea despite Fifth Amendment violations. wsws.org Chengxuan Han, a Chinese doctoral student at the University of Michigan, entered a plea of "no contest" to politically motivated federal charges. This comes just days after Han's defense team filed a motion to suppress statements obtained through egregious violations of her Fifth Amendment rights.
(2025-08-26). Trump administration re-imprisons Abrego García, initiates plans to deport him to Uganda. wsws.org After being illegally deported and abused in El Salvador, Maryland father Kilmar Abrego García is facing the Trump administration's ongoing public torture.
(2025-08-26). How teachers can fight to defend public education. wsws.org Educators must take the lead in a working-class counter-offensive against the fascist president's attack on democratic and social rights.
(2025-08-26). Worker deaths at Enaex and Bridgestone expose brutal working conditions in Brazil. wsws.org The proliferation of so-called "workplace accidents" in Brazil and around the world is inherent to the capitalist mode of production.
(2025-08-26). Federal court strikes down Texas "Ten Commandments" law. wsws.org The new Texas law would have required that every public school classroom display a large poster of the commandments brought down by Moses from Mt. Sinai, according to the Bible.
(2025-08-26). Trump issues executive order to prepare military intervention in multiple US cities. wsws.org The order instructs the Pentagon to create a standing force of National Guard troops that could intervene quickly anywhere in the United States.
(2025-08-26). Difesa e modernizzazione in Indonesia: tra diversificazione dei fornitori e necessità di una strategia coerente. strategic-culture.su La spinta all'ammodernamento delle forze armate indonesiane ha luogo in un quadro di diversificazione dei partner che riflette la storica politica di non allineamento di Giacarta. Tuttavia, l'acquisizione frammentata di piattaforme complesse pone rischi operativi, logistici e di credibilità strategica. | Segue nostro Nell'attuale contesto internazionale di grandi tensioni tra potenze, l'Indonesia si trova al centro di un crocevia stra…
(2025-08-26). Friday 9/5: Interfaith Press Conference for Palestine. indybay.org Monterey County Courthouse and Jimmy Panetta's Office | 1200 Aguajito Rd | Monterey CA, 93940…
(2025-08-26). Japan lodges protest with China over 'installation' in East China Sea. aljazeera.com Tokyo urges Beijing to resume negotiations on implementation of 2008 agreement on exploiting natural resources.
(2025-08-26). Trump orders removal of Fed governor Cook over mortgage fraud claims. aljazeera.com Trump says Lisa Cook sacked 'effective immediately' in unprecedented move that raises concerns for Fed's independence.
(2025-08-26). Death toll from Typhoon Kajiki rises in Vietnam. aljazeera.com Typhoon Kajiki kills three in Vietnam, causing flooding, power outages and evacuations across several provinces.
(2025-08-26). El Salvador, CECOT prison and the US's School of the Americas. aljazeera.com US military training facility for Latin American security forces denounced over links to human rights abuses.
(2025-08-26). US President Trump tightens grip on security in Washington. aljazeera.com Trump increases security in Washington, DC, with National Guard, more police and inquiries into crime data manipulation.
(2025-08-26). Australia accuses Iran of directing anti-Semitic attacks, expels envoy. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will also designate the IRGC as a 'terrorist organisation'.
(2025-08-26). Australia, Japan join countries suspending some parcel shipments to the US. aljazeera.com Australia and Japan latest countries to stop some postal services to US for goods valued at less than $800.
(2025-08-26). Botswana declares public health emergency over medicine shortage. aljazeera.com The crisis is linked to the high price of medicines, a shrinking national budget and cuts in US aid.
(2025-08-26). Indonesian police clash with students protesting lawmakers' salaries. aljazeera.com Demonstrators are outraged by reports that Indonesian lawmakers receive a monthly housing allowance of more than $3,000.
(2025-08-26). Israel's destruction in Lebanon could amount to war crimes: Amnesty. aljazeera.com Amnesty said more than 10,000 civilian structures were destroyed by Israel – many of them after the ceasefire.
(2025-08-26). Three killed after 'absolutely terrifying' Typhoon Kajiki lashes Vietnam. aljazeera.com Ten others wounded, nearly 7,000 homes damaged after Kajiki batters Vietnam with fierce winds and torrential rains.
(2025-08-26). Trump to South Korea's Lee: 'I look forward' to meeting North Korea's Kim. aljazeera.com In White House meeting with Lee, Trump also says US should have ownership of land housing US military base in S Korea.
(2025-08-26). Venezuela sends troops to Colombia border as US ships join cartel operation. aljazeera.com Two more US ships said to join amphibious squadron due to arrive off coast of Venezuela in anti-drug cartel operation.
(2025-08-26). Why has Pakistan launched a new rocket command after India conflict? aljazeera.com Experts say India found holes in Pakistan's strategic defence options during the May fight. Pakistan wants to fix them.
(2025-08-26). Carlos Alcaraz debuts new haircut in US Open first-round win. aljazeera.com Decked out with a new buzz cut, the world no 2 was in sparkling form against towering Reilly Opelka of the US.
(2025-08-26). A day of horror in the West Bank. aljazeera.com How the killings of two young Palestinian men by Israeli settlers unfolded.
(2025-08-26). "Trump's Carrots and Sticks" : Direct NATO Intervention in Ukraine Might Soon Dangerously Turn Into a Fait Accompli. globalresearch.ca The White House Summit between Trump, Zelensky, and a handful of European leaders officially concerned "security guarantees" for Ukraine, which is an ultra-sensitive issue for Russia. | It was therefore alarming from its perspective that Trump
(2025-08-26). Tusk Ridiculously Blamed Putin for a Bandera Flag Scandal in Poland's Largest Stadium. globalresearch.ca Poles were furious after the flag of Stepan Bandera's "Ukrainian Insurgent Army" was recently flown in a Warsaw stadium, the country's largest, during a Belarusian rapper's concert. After all, it was in his name and under this flag that Ukrainians …
(2025-08-26). Monday 8/25: Tesla Takedown. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2025-08-26). 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.
(2025-08-26). Saturday 9/20: Merced: Make Billionaires Pay! Climate Crisis, Anti-Fascist Protest. indybay.org Merced Courthouse Park | (Merced County Courthouse Museum lawn) | Intersection of 21st Street and N Street | Merced, CA, 95340…
(2025-08-26). Climate advocates demand that Newsom, Legislature stop selling out to Big Oil. indybay.org "Lawmakers promised a legislative session focused on affordability, yet what we have seen is a commitment to the status quo with more profits for polluters while communities continue to bear the steep health and financial costs of pollution," said Raquel Mason, Senior Legislative Manager of the California Environmental Justice Alliance.
(2025-08-26). Activists unfurl banners calling on Newson to stand up to Big Oil, stop oil drilling expansion. indybay.org Two of the oil industry-backed bills moving through the session this year — AB 881 and SB 614 —are expected to be heard in the Appropriations Committee soon…
(2025-08-26). Speaking Truth to Empire. warisacrime.org On Speaking Truth to Empire on KFCF 88.1 FM independently owned and locally operated since 1975 in Fresno, Dan Yaseen interviews John Whitehead, an attorney and author who established The Rutherford Institute in 1982, a nonprofit civil liberties and human rights organization. He is a frequent commentator on a variety of legal and cultural issues …
(2025-08-26). Protest at Berkeley Trader Over Sale of Chickens from Petaluma Poultry. indybay.org For the second Saturday in a row, protesters at Trader Joe's show video of ill and injured chickens at Petaluma Poultry and play audio of chickens screaming during slaughter. Dozens of activists involved…
(2025-08-26). Saturday 8/30: Meetup: Students in Social Justice Movements – Build Yours For The Animals! indybay.org 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2025-08-26). Revolution or a Caesar? Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca Generally speaking, democracies die from corruption. The United States is no exception. America has always suffered from corrupt government at every level. Liberals who put unwarranted trust in government, especially at the federal level, have long been in denial about …
(2025-08-26). Chinese team transplants genetically modified pig lung into brain-dead man. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig lung into a brain-dead man, according to a study published Monday in Nature Medicine.
(2025-08-26). Xizang 60th Anniversary | Past forward. ecns.cn On May 18, 2025, the historic Jebum-gang Temple in the heart of Lhasa — now reimagined as the Jebumgang Art Center ⚪ welcomed Tibetan artist Gade's first solo exhibition in his native Xizang Autonomous Region.
(2025-08-26). Xizang 60th Anniversary | The masked singers. ecns.cn Growing up in the 1990s, his grandparents often took him to the Norbulingka, the former summer palace of the Dalai Lama in Lhasa, to watch opera. Performances lasted all day.
(2025-08-26). Xizang 60th Anniversary | Weaving a new story. ecns.cn Khawachen in Lhasa, was busy weaving a rug when several visitors walked into the workshop on a late May afternoon. He threaded the yarn strand by strand through the weaving rods, tied knots, and then struck it with a hammer to tighten the weave.
(2025-08-26). Chinese political advisors urged to pool wisdom for drafting of 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee opened its 13th session on Monday to discuss the drafting of the country's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).
(2025-08-26). U.S. 'freedom of navigation' lacks basis. ecns.cn "In the process of constructing its understandings of 'freedom of navigation', the US has violated the basic requirements of international law for the bona fide interpretation of treaties and customary international law," she said.
(2025-08-26). China steps up efforts to boost opening-up. ecns.cn China will upgrade its special customs supervision areas and advance international customs cooperation to reinforce foreign trade resilience, senior government officials said on Monday.
(2025-08-26). SCO will strongly uphold multilateralism. ecns.cn The Tianjin summit could be a turning point for the SCO, for it could soon offer the countries of the Global South alternative wisdom to the international rules and trading systems.
(2025-08-26). 2025 SCO Forum on People-to-People Exchange held in Beijing. ecns.cn The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Forum on People-to-People Exchange is held in Beijing, Aug 25, 2025.SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev said the secretariat will sign cooperation agreements and release new initiatives with CMG during the event, encouraging mainstream media outlets from SCO member states, observer states and dialogue partners to actively participate.
(2025-08-26). China's top legislator calls for enhancing China-Russia parliamentary cooperation. ecns.cn China's top legislator Zhao Leji on Monday called on China's National People's Congress (NPC) and the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation to fully leverage cooperation mechanisms and platforms, and continuously enhance exchanges and cooperation.
(2025-08-26). World's highest bridge passes stress test. ecns.cn A fleet of 96 trucks weighing a whopping total of 3,360 metric tons drove down the world's highest bridge under construction — the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou province — on Monday to test its load-bearing capacity.
(2025-08-26). China builds platform to hone AI edge. ecns.cn Roughly defined as the ability to process data, computing power includes technologies such as chips and data centers to support information processing, data storage and network capacity in the digital economy era.
(2025-08-26). China targets disguised illicit gains. ecns.cn Chinese judicial authorities will step up efforts to curb the concealment or disguise of criminal proceeds, with a focus on adopting more precise and cautious measures, officials said on Monday.
(2025-08-26). Museum celebrates Chinese American legacy and resilience. ecns.cn The Chinese American Museum unveiled the 2025 recipients of its 29th annual Historymaker Awards at a news conference on Aug 21 in Los Angeles.Even in high school, American history skipped over the Chinese immigrants who had crossed oceans, built railroads and worked the mines of the 19th century.
(2025-08-26). Ancient bronze casting art decoded. ecns.cn A team of researchers in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, has decoded the casting technique used by Bronze Age artisans 3,000 years ago to create a complex buffalo-shaped vessel.
(2025-08-26). Documentary 'The Heritage Guardian' premieres on major media in SCO countries. ecns.cn A launch event for the documentary "The Heritage Guardian" in the mainstream media of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries was held in Beijing on Monday.
(2025-08-26). Transport resumes in China's south coast as Typhoon Kajiki weakens. ecns.cn Traffic resumes on main roads after Typhoon Kajiki passes, Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province, August 25, 2025.- Power: Over 3,000 personnel from Hainan Power Grid have been dispatched to repair damaged infrastructure, using 438 emergency repair and power-generating vehicles to restore electricity.
(2025-08-26). Coastal scenery of Pingtan Island in Fujian. ecns.cn Pingtan Island in Fujian has entered in its prime viewing season, where the crystal-clear blue sky and the azure sea complement each other. Its unique coastal scenery attracts visitors from afar.
(2025-08-26). Mobility's future in China: A glimpse into next-generation travel. ecns.cn China is at the forefront of a major shift in transportation, with a new wave of technologies making travel more efficient, sustainable, and convenient.
(2025-08-26). Insights丨Filipino scholar criticizes U.S. manipulation in the South China Sea. ecns.cn The U.S. has been planning a proxy war, including pushing Project Myoushu in the Philippines, said Herman Tiu Laurel, founder of Philippine BRICS Strategic Studies, during an exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2025-08-26). How 'Human Rights' Became Western Weapon. scheerpost.com President Gerald Ford signs the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Courtesy Gerald R. Ford Library, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Kit Klarenberg / August…
(2025-08-26). 'Malicious Abuse of Power': Trump Slammed for New Arrest of àÅbrego García and Deportation Threat. scheerpost.com Chris Van Hollen and Kilmar àÅbrego García. Chris Van Hollen, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Julia Conley / A crowd of community members who had gathered outside an immigration offic…
(2025-08-26). Trump's Contronymal "Peace" with Russia. Edward Curtin. globalresearch.ca "They didn't act like people and they didn't act like actors. It's hard to explain." — J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye | With all the hullabaloo about President Donald Trump's "peace" gestures toward Russia over Ukraine and the resetting …
(2025-08-26). "The Left is not Weak; The Left is Wrong." Emanuel Pastreich. globalresearch.ca John Spritzler declared recently, | "The Left is not weak; The left is wrong" | This truism struck a chord for me. I have felt for a long time that the left, or should we say the opposition to the concentration of …
(2025-08-26). After Trump and Congress spending cuts, public media stations wait on money for emergency alerts. whyy.org Warning: This may be an actual emergency — as far as emergencies about emergencies go, at least. | The recently defunded nonprofit corporation that distributed federal money to public media stations across the United States is warning of another casualty when it shuts down next month: the resilience of the nation's emergency alert systems. | In 2022, Congress created the Next Generation Warning System grant program, meant to help stations in rural, tribal and otherwise underserved communities repair and improve the warning systems that tell people about evacuation orders, Amber alerts, tornado warnings, and…
(2025-08-26). Trump eyes China trip as Washington-Beijing ties show signs of easing. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump meets with China's President Xi Jinping at the start of their bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump said on Monday that he expects to visit China later this year or shortly…
(2025-08-26). Trump says spoke with Putin, still sees chance for Ukraine peace deal. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands as they meet in Helsinki, Finland, July 16, 2018. — ReutersTrump calls Putin, says talks "good" but fumes at Kyiv strikes.Claims Putin avoids Zelensky "because he doesn't like…
(2025-08-26). Drones take on Everest's garbage. geo.tv 
(2025-08-26). India's Election Commission under fire from opposition. geo.tv 
India's Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi is stopped by police along with other lawmakers during a protest against what they say are electoral malpractices, in New Delhi, India on August 11, 2025. Opposition, critics allege large-scale rigging impacting polls results.Election Commission…
(2025-08-26). Ambani son's wildlife park to face court probe into allegations of animal mistreatment. geo.tv 
Anant Ambani gestures on the day of his wedding with Radhika Merchant in Mumbai, India, July 12, 2024. — ReutersVanatara is a marquee project of the Ambani family located in western Gujarat state and led by the billionaire's son, Anant Ambani. Its website says it has rescued and…
(2025-08-26). Iran vows reciprocal action after Australia expels envoy. geo.tv 
(2025-08-26). 'Powerful optics': China's Xi to welcome Putin, Modi in grand show of solidarity. geo.tv 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a family photo ceremony prior to the BRICS Summit plenary session in Kazan, Russia, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. — ReutersChina will seek to demonstrate Global South solidarity…
(2025-08-26). Selected Articles: The Endgame of the Ukraine War: Two Possible Scenarios. globalresearch.ca 
By The first possibility hinges on a sobering and potentially unsettling reality: the Western alliance of the United Kingdom, the …
(2025-08-26). Urgent Call: Marginalized Farmers request extension USDA restructuring / reorganization. indybay.org For too long, marginalized farmers; Black, Indigenous, Latino, Asian American and Pacific Islander communities; women farmers; immigrant and refugee producers; Indigenous nations; rural residents with limited means; and people with disabilities have faced unequal access to land, credit, technical assistance, and market opportunities.
(2025-08-26). Friday 10/24: People of the Americas Unite. indybay.org 4pm: Rally at Town Clock, Pacific Ave and Water St, Santa Cruz, | 6pm: Talks at Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front St, Santa Cruz…
(2025-08-26). Monday 9/8: Protest Against the Trump regime. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz…
(2025-08-26). Monday 9/29: Protest Against the Trump Regime. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz…
(2025-08-26). Tuesday 8/26: Call To Action: Fight Back With Friends! Activate Your Community Against Authoritarianism. indybay.org Online / webinar action…
(2025-08-26). Tuesday 8/26: Interfaith Vigil with the Mothers, Grandmothers, Godmothers of the Disappeared. indybay.org SF ICE Field Office, 630 Sansome St, San Francisco CA…
(2025-08-26). Marin County Food Rescue Program feeds needy seniors. indybay.org Volunteer food rescue organization seeks to eradicate hunger, keep viable retail food out of landfill and provide a model for other locales to adopt similar practices.
(2025-08-26). Report: Brazil to reject new ambassador amid diplomatic tensions. haaretz.com Move comes after Israel declared Brazilian president persona non grata for withdrawing his country from the International Alliance for Holocaust Memory…
(2025-08-26). HUD Deputy Secretary Andrew Hughes assault on non-English speaking persons is unethical. indybay.org Photo Of HUD Deputy Secretary Andrew Hughes:…
(2025-08-26). The Paladins of the West. NATO Continues to Fuel the War. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca In the press conference at the end of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska, two distinct visions of the international situation emerged. Russian President Putin reiterated that in order to end the war in Europe, it is necessary to eliminate all …
(2025-08-26). Worse than evil. indybay.org People who are trapped in functional stupidity believe that they are doing good, which makes them completely resistant to correction. In such an environment, those in power no longer need to actively suppress information. They only need to create conditions under which honest information processing becomes impossible.
(2025-08-26). 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!
(2025-08-26). The Transgenerational mRNA Catastrophe: Excess Infant Deaths, Sterilization, and the Great Birth Rate Collapse. globalresearch.ca Catastrophic new data are emerging on COVID-19 mRNA injections — pointing to nothing less than a transgenerational crisis. The evidence now shows an unprecedented rise in infant mortality, mounting proof of sterilization, total collapse of birth rates, and the devastating …