2025-08-28: News Headlines

aljazeera (2025-08-28). LIVE: Israel starves four more Palestinians to death in Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli attacks kill at least 17 people in Gaza, including a woman and her child in the Bureij camp.

WSWS (2025-08-28). Death toll from Gaza mass starvation hits 313. wsws.org Ten Palestinians have died of starvation or malnutrition over the past 24 hours due to the deliberate famine created by Israel in Gaza, bringing the death toll from the famine to 313, including 119 children.

aljazeera (2025-08-28). What is famine, and how is it determined? aljazeera.com Famine doesn't happen naturally. It's political. Gaza joins the short list of places where conflict starves people.

newarab (2025-08-28). Aid to famine-struck Gaza still 'drop in the ocean': WFP. newarab.com The World Food Programme warned Tuesday that the aid Israel is allowing to enter Gaza remains a "drop in the ocean", days afte The United Nations declared a famine in Gaza on Friday, blaming the "systematic obstruction" of aid by Israel during its nearly two-year war on the enclave. | Carl Skau, WFP's chief operating officer, said that over the past two weeks, there has been a "slight uptick" in aid entering, averaging around 100 trucks per day.

albawaba (2025-08-28). Houthis claim hypersonic missile strike on Israel's Ben Gurion airport. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Yemen's Houthi movement announced on Wednesday that its missile forces carried out a "qualitative military operation" targeting Lod Airport in the occupied Jaffa region with a hypersonic ballistic missile.Houthi military spokesperson General Yahya Saree declared that Yemen will continue its support for Gaza "whatever the challenges and repercussions", vowing to fight until the siege is lifted and Israeli attacks are halted. He described the operation as part of Yemen's "honorable duty toward the oppressed in Palestine."ÿ®ŸäÿßŸÜ ÿߟџ&Cc…

aljazeera (2025-08-28). Half of US voters believe Israel committing genocide in Gaza, poll says. aljazeera.com Six in 10 voters also oppose Washington sending more military aid to Israel, according to Quinnipiac poll.

ICRC (2025-08-28). Update from the Red Cross Field Hospital, Rafah: 15-Month Operational Summary. icrc.org Rafah, Gaza Strip – 9 May 2024 to 31 July 2025…


Maha Nassar (2025-08-28). Israel's Killing of Journalists Follows a Pattern of Silencing Palestinian Media That Stretches Back to 1967. counterpunch.org Five journalists were among the 22 people killed on Aug. 25, 2025, in Israeli strikes on the Nasser Hospital in the Gaza Strip. Following global condemnation, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement saying Israel "values the work of journalists." But the numbers tell a different story. Those deaths bring the

Ross MacKay (2025-08-28). Gaza and the CBC: The Public Broadcaster Betrays Its Mandate. counterpunch.org Anyone who has doubted the Chomsky-Herman propaganda model of mass media has surely had their skepticism tested over the past twenty-two months. The axiom that media "serve to mobilize support for the special interests that dominate the state" by distorting or suppressing facts is nowhere more evident than in Western reporting on Gaza. Likewise, the

The Associated Press (2025-08-28). final images show Gaza hospital stairwell where she was killed in Israeli strike. haaretz.com Mariam Dagga, a visual journalist who freelanced for The Associated Press, was among 22 people, including five reporters, killed Monday when Israeli forces struck Nasser Hospital twice in quick succession, in what Israel called a 'tragic error'…

Uzi Dann (2025-08-28). Egypt reportedly rejects friendly soccer match with Zambia over Israeli coaches. haaretz.com The November friendly was called off after Egyptian officials objected to Zambia's Israeli coaches, including former Chelsea FC manager Avram Grant, citing the Gaza war and regional tensions…

CAIR San Francisco Bay Area (2025-08-28). CAIR Designates UC Berkeley a 'Hostile Campus' for Systematic Suppression of Anti-Genocide Speech. indybay.org August 26, 2025 – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the designation of the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), a "Hostile Campus" due to its long and escalating pattern of targeting Palestinian, Muslim, Arab, and allied students and faculty who speak out against Israel's genocide in Gaza.

Everyone (2025-08-28). Thursday 8/28: Global Strike For Gaza. indybay.org Everywhere…

Human Rights Watch (2025-08-28). Gaza: US Forces Can Be Liable for Assisting Israeli War Crimes (HRW). juancole.com Direct participation by US forces in military operations in Gaza since October 2023, including by providing intelligence for Israeli strikes and conducting extensive coordination and plannin…

jagonews24 (2025-08-28). Israel intensifies Gaza City offensive as Trump hosts post-war talks. jagonews24.com The Israeli military pressed operations around Gaza City on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump hosted a meeting on post-war plans for the shattered Palestinian territory.

MPJC, MPS, UU Church Monterey Peninsula (2025-08-28). Friday 9/19: Gaza Journalists UNDERFIRE Film Showing. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula | 490 Aguajito Road Carmel, CA 93923…

newarab (2025-08-28). Israel obliterates Gaza City as Trump eyes post-war plan. newarab.com The Israeli forces intensified their assault on Gaza City on Wednesday, as Israel faces growing outrage at home and abroad over its nearly two-year campaign in Gaza, where its forces are laying siege to the enclave's

newarab (2025-08-28). Israeli double tap hit on Nasser hospital kills Gaza's truths. newarab.com The Israeli strike on It was a moment that seemed to rupture the collective conscience of Palestinians and the world, a double tap airstrike that claimed 20 lives, including doctors, paramedics, and at least five journalists, who died with holding cameras that documented the very war that consumed them. | Speak…

newarab (2025-08-28). Pope urges end to 'collective punishment' of Gaza Palestinians. newarab.com Leo was interrupted twice by applause as he read aloud his latest appeal for an end to the 22-month war during his weekly general audience attended by thousands of people in the Vatican's auditorium. | History's first American pope also called…

newarab (2025-08-28). Protest against Gaza war as Venice Film Festival opens. newarab.com Protesters against Around 20 people from a regional left-wing Italian political collective held up the hand-drawn banner and Palestinian flags ahead of the opening ceremony later Wednesday. | "We need to use the attention here during the film festival to shift the focus on to Palestine," Giulia Cacopardo, 28, from the North-East Social Centres, told news agency…

Pacific Media Watch (2025-08-28). NZ media workers call for 'decisive action' by Luxon over Gaza journalists. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report About 120 journalists, film makers, actors, media workers and academics have today called on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and two senior cabinet ministers in an open letter to "act decisively" to protect Gaza journalists and a free press. "These are principles to which New Zealand has always laid claim and which are…

Rebuilding Alliance (2025-08-28). Thursday 8/28: Behind the Scenes at Rebuilding Alliance— Pinwheels for Peace in the Classrooms of Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/PinwheelsForPeace

tn.ai (2025-08-28). Yemen Fires Hypersonic Missile at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Yemeni Armed Forces launched a hypersonic ballistic missile against Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday in retaliation for the Zionist regime's brutal campaign in Gaza.

tn.ai (2025-08-28). Israel Demolishes All Buildings in Gaza City's Southern Zeitoun Area. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — No buildings remain standing in the southern part of the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City as the Israeli ground operation launched earlier this month demolished more than 1,500 homes.

WSWS (2025-08-28). Australian pseudo-left conference: Protest politics and reformist electoral fronts to trap anti-capitalist sentiment. wsws.org Socialist Alternative's Sydney conference promoted the fraud of protest politics, that have manifestly failed to halt the Gaza genocide, and sought to justify its creation of reformist electoral fronts.

Abdul Rahman, People's Dispatch. (2025-08-28). Iran Demands Concrete International Action To End Israel's Genocide. popularresistance.org Abbas Araghchi, Iranian foreign minister, called for more concrete collective action against Israel, asserting that mere verbal condemnations are no longer enough to prevent its "insatiable" Zionist ambitions to ethnically cleanse Palestinians and expand their occupation in the region. | Araghchi reiterated that the Israeli war in Gaza "is not merely a fleeting military conflict or an ordinary humanitarian crisis: it is a systematic, full fledged genocide explicitly intended to achieve ethnic cleansing amid the complicit silence of the US and the West more broadly." | Citing the daily killing of Palestinians seek…

Michael Arria, Mondoweiss. (2025-08-28). Democratic National Committee Rejects Resolution For Israel Arms Embargo. popularresistance.org On Tuesday, Democratic National Committee (DNC) members at the party's summer meetings rejected Resolution 18, which called for the recognition of a Palestinian state, a ceasefire in Gaza, an arms embargo, and a suspension of military aid to Israel. | Instead, members backed a status quo resolution introduced by DNC Chair Ken Martin, which simply called for more aid to be allowed into Gaza and a two-state solution. Despite the support, Martin went on to withdraw the resolution. | "I know that there are some who are interested in making changes today, but as we've seen, there's divide in our party on this issue,"

newarab (2025-08-28). Israel destroys more than 1,500 homes in Gaza City's Al-Zeitoun. newarab.com

newarab (2025-08-28). Tony Blair, Jared Kushner part of Trump Gaza policy meeting. newarab.com

newarab (2025-08-28). No vacancy: Gaza's hospital bed occupancy rate is at 300%. newarab.com On the floor of a narrow corridor inside Al-Shifa Hospital in Pointing to his bandaged leg, Abu Salim remarked to The New Arab, "When I a…

newarab (2025-08-28). UK Lib Dem leader to boycott banquet for Trump over Gaza war. newarab.com Davey accused the US president and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer of "clos[ing] their eyes and wish[ing] this away" in response to The Liberal Democrat leader, who has criticised Trump in the past, announced his boycott in an opinion piece for UK newspaper The Guardian. | The Lib Dem leader explained that he and his wife Emily had "spent all summer thinking about this" and had also "prayed about it"- saying that it was "the one way" to demonstrate his condemnation of Trump and Starmer's failure to urgently inte…

newarab (2025-08-28). White House meeting on Gaza day after, Israel presses massacres. newarab.com Israeli attacks on Gaza have

ICRC (2025-08-28). Israel and the occupied territories: Intensification of hostilities threatens to worsen catastrophic humanitarian conditions in Gaza. icrc.org

Staff (2025-08-28). Report: Egypt training hundreds of Palestinians for post-war Gaza security force. haaretz.com

WSWS (2025-08-28). Genoa dockworkers confront Bahri Logistics over weapons shipments amid Middle East wars. wsws.org Italian dockworkers' struggle against Saudi shipping giant Bahri shows how the working class can fight genocide and war and raises important political issues facing workers internationally.

albawaba (2025-08-28). 24 killed, 55 injured in RSF artillery shelling on El Fasher. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 24 civilians were killed and 55 others wounded, including five women, after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched heavy artillery shelling on the city of El Fasher, the Sudan Doctors Network announced Thursday.The strikes, which hit the central market and Awlad Al-Rif neighborhood on Wednesday, were described by the network as a "deliberate massacre" against unarmed civilians.ÿ¥ÿ®ŸÉÿ© ÿ£ÿ∑ÿ®ÿßÿ° ÿߟÑÿ≥ŸàÿØÿߟÜ: ŸÖŸ&…

albawaba (2025-08-28). 8 killed, dozens injured in massive Russian strikes on Kyiv. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Russia unleashed one of its heaviest bombardments on Ukraine's capital in months, firing hundreds of drones and missiles at Kyiv overnight, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that eight people, including two children, were killed, and at least 25 others injured when missiles and drones struck residential buildings and civilian infrastructure in the early hours of August 28, 2025.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted on X following the latest Russian bombardment of Kyiv, "Right now in Kyiv, first responders are clearing the rubble of an ordinary residential buildi…

albawaba (2025-08-28). Lebanese army begins collecting weapons from Palestinian camps in Tyre‚ÄÉ. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Lebanese army has begun taking control of Palestinian weapons stockpiles in the Rashidieh, Bass, and Burj al-Shamali camps in Tyre, as part of a national plan to restrict arms exclusively to the state, the Lebanese National News Agency reported.According to Al-Jadeed correspondent, the Fatah movement in Tyre's camps handed over heavy weaponry, including Grad rockets, truck-mounted shells, and 10 mortars, filling around 10 trucks that were confiscated by the army.ÿ™ÿ≥ŸÑŸäŸÖ ÿߟÑÿ≥ŸÑÿßÿ≠ &y…

aljazeera (2025-08-28). Chip giant Nvidia's sales rise 56% in boost for AI boom. aljazeera.com US chipmaker reports revenue of $46.74bn for second quarter, defying fears that AI may be overhyped.

aljazeera (2025-08-28). How rare earth shortages are stalling India's burgeoning EV sector. aljazeera.com China introduced restrictions on its rare earth exports in April, two days after Trump announced retaliatory tariffs.

aljazeera (2025-08-28). Argentinian President Javier Milei leaves rally after protesters throw rocks. aljazeera.com The Milei government is weathering a bribery scandal as a pair of important elections approach in September and October.

aljazeera (2025-08-28). Australia, Canada, Philippine ships hold drills in tense South China Sea. aljazeera.com Manila says exercise with Australia, Canada shows a 'commitment' to defence cooperation with 'like-minded nations'.

aljazeera (2025-08-28). Cases of flesh-eating screwworms increase 53% in Mexico: Report. aljazeera.com Mexico reports more than 5,000 cases of screwworm, primarily in cattle and other animals, according to gov't data.

aljazeera (2025-08-28). India-Pakistan missile race heats up, but China in crosshairs, too. aljazeera.com South Asia's missile race is heating up. But India and Pakistan aren't only eyeing each other, say analysts.

aljazeera (2025-08-28). Mexico to suspend package shipments to US as tariff exemption set to expire. aljazeera.com US tariff exemption on packages worth $800 or less due to end this week.

aljazeera (2025-08-28). Teenage shooter of Colombian presidential hopeful sentenced to seven years. aljazeera.com Fifteen-year-old sentenced for attempted murder and illegal possession of weapons after shooting Miguel Uribe in June.

aljazeera (2025-08-28). US auditing Chinese involvement in cloud services, defence chief says. aljazeera.com Pete Hegseth orders review after revelations Microsoft used Chinese contractors to manage sensitive cloud services.

aljazeera (2025-08-28). US CDC chief fired after weeks in role as other top officials quit agency. aljazeera.com Susan Monarez fired while four officials resign amid tensions over vaccine policies and public health directives.

aljazeera (2025-08-28). Who is Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong's jailed media tycoon? aljazeera.com Verdict in Lai's national security trial is being closely watched as a test of Hong Kong's rule of law.

aljazeera (2025-08-28). From Anti-Wokeness to the Confederate States of America. aljazeera.com The campaign against 'woke' is no ordinary culture war skirmish – it is a project to restore the violence of white rule.

aljazeera (2025-08-28). Furious Ostapenka lashes out at Townsend on court after US Open loss. aljazeera.com Ostapenko unleashed a verbal volley at her American opponent for being disrespectful during their second-round match.

aljazeera (2025-08-28). Leagues Cup: Messi's goals send Miami through; Sounders beat LA Galaxy. aljazeera.com Returning from an injury, Messi brought Inter Miami back from the brink of defeat to overcome Orlando City 3-1.

aljazeera (2025-08-28). US Open wins keep Alcaraz, Djokovic on track for semis clash. aljazeera.com Former champions Sabalenka and Raducanu record straight-sets wins to enter the third round of the tennis Grand Slam.

aljazeera (2025-08-28). Emotional Algerian UN envoy reads Mariam Abu Daqqa's letter to her son. aljazeera.com Algeria's UN ambassador Amar Bendjama delivered an emotional address as he read a farewell letter by Palestinian journal…

aljazeera (2025-08-28). Argentina's president pelted with objects at campaign rally. aljazeera.com Video shows Argentina's President Javier Milei being rushed from a campaign rally in Buenos Aires after protesters threw…

Ben Samuels (2025-08-28). National Security Advisor now backs withholding U.S. arms sales to Israel. haaretz.com Comments represents a major shift for Jake Sullivan – who spent a year-and-a-half fiercely lobbying Democrats against any such efforts…

Biljana Vankovska (2025-08-28). A Black Hole in Collective Memory: China and WWII. counterpunch.org As China prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory over fascism on September 3, 2025, global attention turns to Beijing's military parade. Speculation swirls about which world leaders will join President Xi Jinping—Putin's presence is all but certain, though whispers of Trump attending seem far-fetched. Some peace advocates argue this moment offers a chance for global powers to

Cesar Chelala (2025-08-28). The Cost of War. counterpunch.org The cost of war is not born by the world Leaders who are safely ensconced in their offices With beautiful views, a world unseen. The cost of war is the broken Geometry of childhood The millions of starving and sick children And those injured and permanently scarred. The cost of war is paid By those

Chen Maanit (2025-08-28). Israeli government waives legal counsel in Supreme Court case against dismissal. haaretz.com Sources say move is a tactic to discredit proceedings, claiming rights were violated; Supreme Court expected to proceed with written briefs or appoint a representative…

David Schultz (2025-08-28). The Business of Schools is Business. counterpunch.org It's that time of year when the days get shorter. The air turns crisp. The shadows stretch longer. And school starts. It's also that time when yet another pompous business CEO or ed-tech executive with zero classroom experience trots out a puerile essay declaring what's wrong with education and how to fix it. Their miracle

David Sirota (2025-08-28). Trump's Gerrymandering Plot To Steal The Election. levernews.com

Dean Baker (2025-08-28). Jerome Powell's Good News on Interest Rates Isn't Necessarily. Good News. counterpunch.org The stock market rallied big-time on Friday as Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell indicated that the Fed was likely to lower interest rates at its September meeting. In assessing whether a rate cut is appropriate, Powell was looking at the higher inflation caused by the Trump tariffs and trading it off against the signals

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). Head-of-state diplomacy plays irreplaceable, strategic guiding role in China-U.S. relations: FM. ecns.cn Head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable and strategic guiding role in China-U.S. relations, said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Tuesday at a regular press conference.

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). From underground to the cloud: Breakthroughs and insights from 5G-enabled smart coal mining. ecns.cn As one of China's major coal-producing provinces, Shanxi has, in recent years, seen its coal mining enterprises actively explore digital and intelligent transformation, reshaping public perceptions of traditional mining.

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). Comicomment‰∏®Pay more, walk less: tariff edition. ecns.cn Many American consumers may soon notice higher prices on everything from sneakers to bananas—and even their next car—The New York Times has reported.

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). ÔºàW.E. TalkÔºâYoro Diallo: Why should China and Africa 'share a sommon destiny and pursue common development'. ecns.cn By Yoro Diallo, Professor of the Institute of African Studies at Zhejiang Normal University…

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). Avenue blooms with flowers to mark victory. ecns.cn Crops such as millet, sorghum and sugarcane have also been integrated into the designs, a first for the city's floral projects, to depict the self-reliance and agricultural resilience of the war years, Song said.

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). Media Center for 2025 SCO Summit opens. ecns.cn The Media Center for the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit officially opened on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). Chinese mainland welcomes Taiwan compatriots to share its opportunities in internet sector: spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday that Taiwan compatriots are welcome to share the development opportunities of the internet sector.

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). Power from above, prosperity from below: Green development in an old revolutionary base. ecns.cn Amid the rolling hills of Baiwen Town in Linxian County, Lvliang City, rows of blue photovoltaic panels at the Baiwen 34MW Poverty Alleviation Photovoltaic Power Station shimmer under the sun, forming a picturesque contrast with the newly sprouting vegetation.

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). Chinese scholar: SCO plays a key force in tackling global uncertainty. ecns.cn Amid growing anti-globalization sentiment and widening development gaps worldwide, regional cooperation mechanisms are taking on an increasingly vital role in fostering coordination and driving sustainable growth. In an interview with China News Service, Lu Shanbing, director of the Silk Road Institute at Northwest University, said the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has become a critical platform for advancing regional economic integration and addressing global uncertainty.

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). 26 foreign leaders to attend China's V-Day commemorations on Sept. 3. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, 26 foreign leaders will attend China's V-Day commemorations in Beijing on Sept. 3, Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei announced on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). Adapting to local conditions with coordinated efforts: Lvliang offers a model for resource-based city transformation. ecns.cn As a typical resource-based city, Lvliang in Shanxi Province has, in recent years, forged a new transformation path that is both forward-looking and deeply rooted in local realities—offering a distinctive approach to green and low-carbon development.

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). From 'coal capital' to 'green energy': Lvliang's transformation as a resource-based city. ecns.cn As a quintessential resource-based city, it served as a crucial energy supply base while confronting multiple challenges: resource depletion, ecological fragility, and the growing pains of industrial transition.

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). High-tech manufacturing lifts industrial profits. ecns.cn Figures from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that profits of high-tech manufacturing industries surged 18.9 percent year-on-year in July, reversing the 0.9 percent drop in June.

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). Organic agriculture forum unites global experts in Datong. ecns.cn Conference delegates conduct on-site observations at an organic planting base in Lingqiu county, Datong city, Shanxi province.Using the Chehe community as a pilot, the county has pioneered a new path for excellent agricultural development in northern Shanxi by promoting organic production.

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's regular press conference on August 27, 2025. ecns.cn Exchanges and cooperation on education help enhance interactions and understanding between people from all countries. We hope the U.S. will act on President Trump's commitment to welcoming Chinese students to study in the country, stop groundlessly harassing, interrogating or repatriating them, and earnestly protect their legitimate and lawful rights and interests.

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). Mainland slams DPP for distorting WWII history. ecns.cn Zhu said that across Taiwan, people are commemorating the victory in the war and Taiwan's restoration to China through various events such as memorial gatherings, symposiums and exhibitions.

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). Tajikistan looks to China for deeper ties. ecns.cn China and Tajikistan are poised to scale up cooperation on security, including more information sharing, joint counterterrorism exercises, and heightened steps to combat drug and arms trafficking and to boost cyber and information security, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon said.

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). Guangdong and Macao launch cross-border medical transfer services. ecns.cn This marks the realization of a direct hospital-linkage model for cross-border medical services between Hengqin and Macao, providing residents with more efficient and safer emergency medical transfer services.

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). Yunnan cracks down on mushroom-picking craze. ecns.cn A surge of mushroom pickers on Dali's Cangshan Mountains has scarred fragile alpine meadows, prompting Yunnan authorities to impose strict limitations on harvesting as experts warn that over-foraging could threaten biodiversity and disrupt the local ecosystem.

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). 'Grandmother of humanity' Lucy on display in Europe for the first time. ecns.cn Australopithecus "Lucy" and a juvenile named "Selam," which predates Lucy by about 100,000 years, were displayed at the Czech National Museum Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Tianjin: Where culture meets daily life. ecns.cn Tianjin, a port city where rivers meet and cultures blend. Known as China's "humor capital," it's a place of laughter, flavor, and charm. From crispy Jianbing Guozi to century-old local snacks, food and wit shape the easygoing spirit that makes Tianjin unforgettable.

Evaggelos Vallianatos (2025-08-28). Do We Need a Platonic Aristotelian Academy? counterpunch.org Plato, 428-348 BCE, grew up in a war-ravaged Athens fighting the Peloponnesian War, 431-404 BCE. This civil conflict nearly wrecked Greece. Athens and its Greek allies fought Sparta and its Peloponnesian allies for 27 years. Why? Because Sparta had nightmares over expanding Athenian influence and power. Fear of Sparta of Athens triggered the Peloponnesian War.

Fact Check Desk (2025-08-28). Fact Check: Is the US Really Plotting a Greenland Takeover? thinktank.pk In a August 27, 2025, article published by RT (Russia Today), titled "Denmark summons US envoy over alleged Greenland influence campaign," the Russian state-funded media outlet reports on Denmark's diplomatic response to alleged covert US operations in Greenland. As tensions rise in the Arctic amid great power rivalries, RT's coverage highlights US aggression while subtly …

geo.tv (2025-08-28). Argentina's Milei pelted with stones on campaign trail. geo.tv Argentina´s President Javier Milei and his sister, Secretary General of the Presidency Karina Milei, lead a motorcade during a rally ahead of legislative provincial elections in Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province, Argentina, on August 27, 2025.— AFPArgentine President…

geo.tv (2025-08-28). Iran hints at 'new form' of cooperation with IAEA. geo.tv The headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna, Austria, on June 13, 2025. — AFPTEHRAN: Iran has played down the return of UN nuclear inspectors, saying it does not mean full cooperation has resumed. Officials hinted instead at a "new form"…

geo.tv (2025-08-28). Trump administration moves to tighten duration of visas for students, media. geo.tv

geo.tv (2025-08-28). From gold-plated dreams to $200m ballroom, Trump builds his presidential stamp. geo.tv US President Donald Trump, seen here with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, has adorned the Oval Office with gold decor. — AFP/FileWASHINGTON: From a gold-plated White House to a grandiose revamp for the capital, Washington, Donald Trump is trying to leave an architectural mark…

geo.tv (2025-08-28). Putin, Kim Jong Un to attend Chinese parade in show of defiance to the West. geo.tv Photo collage shows Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. — ReutersXi to review troops, military hardware at Tiananmen Square.Parade marks Japan's WWII surrender anniversary on Sept 3.Belarus, Iran, Indonesia,…

Haaretz Sports Staff (2025-08-28). Pro-Palestinian protesters block Israeli cycling team during Spain race. haaretz.com Protesters held Palestinian flags and signs calling to boycott Israel and blocked the road of the Vuelta a España race with a large banner, disrupting the Israeli team. 'It was a despicable act that any reasonable person should condemn,' said the team's owner…

Human Rights Watch (2025-08-28). Lebanon: Immediately Release Gaddafi's Son. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Hannibal Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, in Tripoli, Libya, June 30, 2010. | © 2010 REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny | (Beirut) — Lebanese authorities should immediately release the son of Libya's former leader Muammar Gaddafi, Hannibal Gaddafi, whom they have wrongly imprisoned for nearly a decade, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should provide Gaddafi with appropriate compensation for holding him arbitrarily and investigate and hold to account those responsible for his ordeal. Hannibal Gaddafi remains in long-term, arbitrary, pretrial detention si…

Human Rights Watch (2025-08-28). UN Rights Council Should Support Justice in Afghanistan. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An Afghan woman walks by Taliban security personnel along a market in the Baharak district of Badakhshan province, February 26, 2024. | © 2024 Wakil Koshar/AFP via Getty Images…

ICRC (2025-08-28). Ethiopia: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org Staying Humanitarian in a World That Won't Stand Still…

ICRC (2025-08-28). ICRC response in Southern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org 15 July to 15 August 2025…

ICRC (2025-08-28). Arms Trade Treaty: A framework that saves lives and preserves humanity in armed conflict. icrc.org Statement by Mr. Gilles Carbonnier, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, 25 August 2025, Geneva…

ICRC (2025-08-28). Joint statement: DIRCO and ICRC call for stronger political commitment to uphold IHL across Africa. icrc.org Pretoria, 19 August 2025…

Jack Khoury (2025-08-28). Syria says IDF struck near Damascus, dozens of soldiers on the ground at nearby military base. haaretz.com The Syrian Foreign Ministry said that eight people were killed in the strikes, which it described as part of 'the aggressive policy of the Israeli occupation aimed at undermining security and stability in the region'…

Johnny Perez-Gonzalez (2025-08-28). 'These aren't minimum wage jobs': Workers who help Delawareans with disabilities struggle amid low pay. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Angela Hendrickson spends her days helping Delawareans with disabilities live fuller lives — coaching them on the job, taking them grocery shopping or monitoring their health needs. But when her shift ends, she returns with her two children to a motel room she can barely afford. | "I'm currently living in a motel that is the cheapest motel that I could find. So it's not in a very safe area. Me and my children, we have to share a room. Granted, there's two separate beds…

Kenny Cooper (2025-08-28). ICE denies U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon entry to region's largest detention center. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials Wednesday denied U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Delaware County, entry to the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. | A Chinese citizen "The private prison director and the ICE…

Lorenzo Hofstetter (2025-08-28). Dead States, Living Borders: Three Historical Cases of 'State Revival': Armenia, Vietnam, and Poland. counterpunch.org Global political history is punctuated by state entities that, after vanishing from the international stage, have reemerged in new forms—sometimes radically transformed, sometimes strikingly faithful to their origins. These revived states—polities that have undergone phases of dissolution, fragmentation, or annexation before regaining effective sovereignty—offer a privileged lens to examine the intermittent nature of statehood. Far

Mark J Willière (2025-08-28). China, Russia, North Korea Unite: Is the West Ready for This New Alliance? thinktank.pk In a bold display of unity amid swirling global tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are set to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Beijing's massive military parade on September 3, 2025. Marking the 80th anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender, this Tiananmen Square spectacle—featuring over 10,000 troops and …

Nirit Anderman (2025-08-28). Rami Heuberger, Israeli actor known for roles in and dies at 61. haaretz.com Heuberger, a veteran of Israeli theater and television, was part of the satirical cult show 'The Cameri Quintet' and played the iconic role of Krembo in the film 'Operation Grandma'…

P. Kenneth Burns (2025-08-28). Federal cuts threaten Princeton University program for formerly incarcerated persons. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? For more than two decades, Princeton University professor "I think I do value it more than my teaching at Princeton," the chemistry professor said. "It's been a complete joy to me to be able to work with st…

Peter Bach (2025-08-28). Summer Report Card. counterpunch.org Much judgement of the UK drifts steadily westwards, crossing the Atlantic in fleets of think-tank reports, news magazine features, breathless cable bulletins, and populist asides from Trump, Vance or Musk. London struggles, we are told, the UK shrinks, immigration this, immigration that. It feels only right, then, that occasionally we should return the compliment, offering

Saeed Minhas (2025-08-28). Why China Says 'No' to Trump's Nuclear Talks—and What It Means Globally. thinktank.pk In an era where geopolitical tensions simmer just below the surface, U.S. President Donald Trump's recent push for trilateral denuclearization talks with Russia and China has hit a brick wall. Beijing's swift rejection, deeming the proposal "neither reasonable nor realistic," underscores a broader shift in global power dynamics. This isn't just diplomatic posturing; it's a …

Sara Steffens (2025-08-28). The Progressive Case for Tariffs. counterpunch.org As the Trump Administration continues to push ineffective tariff policies and ignite trade wars, America's working families hang in the balance — caught between rising prices and a weakening job market, and worrying about what comes next. It's tempting to blame tariffs alone for the larger chaos of Trump's mismanaged economy. But that critique ignores

Staff (2025-08-28). Report: U.K., France and Germany to sanction Iran over nuclear deal violations. haaretz.com According to the Washington Post, the three European powers intend to reimpose sanctions suspended a decade ago in the 2015 nuclear deal after threats and negotiations failed…

Stewart Lawrence (2025-08-28). Banking on Racism? The Blue Jean "War" is Just Beginning. counterpunch.org One of the oldest maxims in advertising is that sex "sells." But it turns out that race — and racial controversy — "sells," too. Witness the sprawling controversy over an American Eagle advertising campaign to promote sales of its new line of blue jeans. The campaign features Sydney Sweeney, an aspiring actress who's considered a

Tonya Pendleton (2025-08-28). A salute to Frankie Beverly, a drone light show and Ludwig's Corner Horse Show in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org Philadelphia heads into Labor Day weekend with a stacked lineup of festivals and performances. Friday kicks off in South Jersey with the 20th Annual Car Show and Food Truck Festival at Glassboro Town Square. On Friday, the 153rd Annual Volksfest begins in Northeast Philly, along with the Polish American Family Festival and Country Fair in Doylestown. The three-day Yo Adrienne! Improv Festival also starts Friday at the Adrienne Theater. | On Saturday, Indonesian Fest happens at Fleischer Art Memorial, alongside family fun at "Gracie's Corner Live" at The Fillmore. That same day, fans can catch Canadian punk icons…

United World International (2025-08-28). Ukraine: From Energy Sabotage in Europe to Sponsoring Terrorism in Africa. unitedworldint.com For Türkiye, Kyiv's policy is particularly dangerous. By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli In recent months, the geopolitical situation surrounding Ukraine has escalated to a critical point, impacting not only the direct participants of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict but also the entire European continent and nations across Africa. Kyiv's actions, including strikes on key energy infrastructure and support …

Waqas Ahmed (2025-08-28). Why American Muslims Face a New Wave of Fear? thinktank.pk In a nation founded on religious freedom, a disturbing wave of Islamophobia is sweeping across the United States in 2025, amplified by inflammatory political rhetoric and restrictive policies. The recent viral video of Texas Republican congressional candidate Valentina Gomez burning a copy of the Quran has ignited global outrage, symbolizing a broader assault on American …

The Independent (2025-08-28). Refugee skilling for self-reliance. independent.co.ug Kiryandongo, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | On a hot afternoon in Kiryandongo district, 17-year-old Afag Ali bends over a small demonstration garden, carefully pressing maize seeds into the soil. Her hands move with purpose, but her mind carries heavier burdens. Ali fled Sudan after conflict claimed her father's life, leaving her as the second-born with the …

The Independent (2025-08-28). FIFA President, heads of national football to attend CHAN 2024 final in Kenya. independent.co.ug NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | FIFA President Gianni Infantino is due in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Saturday to attend the final of the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) finals, organizers confirmed on Wednesday. Chairman of Kenya's Local Organizing Committee for CHAN, Nicholas Musonye, said the world football governing body boss will be the chief …

The Independent (2025-08-28). Denis Onyango recalled for upcoming World Cup qualifiers. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has announced its senior national team squad ahead of two FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier matches against Mozambique and Somalia. After bowing out at the quarterfinal stage of the ongoing CAF African Nations Championship, the Cranes have quickly shifted their focus to the World Cup campaign. Head coach Paul …

The Independent (2025-08-28). NRM delegates endorse Museveni as party flagbearer. independent.co.ug Anita Among beats Kadaga in CEC polls, Mukula withdraws Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Delegates Conference has endorsed President Yoweri Museveni as the party's presidential flagbearer for the 2026—2031 term. In his acceptance speech, during the opening of the National Delegates Conference at Kololo Independence Grounds, President Museveni …

The Independent (2025-08-28). Uganda in 4th place on day two of Africa Region IV Juniors. independent.co.ug Port Louis, Mauritius | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | Shaka Kariisa Ndyabahika and Banza Matsiko Gershom promised a stronger showing on the second day in Mauritius. And they duly delivered. Both golfers shot improved rounds at the Tamarina Golf and Spa resort to entrench Uganda's fourth position at the Africa Region VI Junior Team …

50501 Sacramento Co, SEIU, more (2025-08-28). Sunday 8/31: Sacramento: Workers Over Billionaires! Daily Protests Interstate 5 Overpasses. indybay.org Labor Day Weekend Overpasses Protests on Interstate 5 | Go Here: linktr.ee/davisvisibilitybrigade | PLEASE NOTE: Times & dates vary according to overpass location. Please check the time for your chosen overpass.

50501 Santa Rosa, DSA,, more (2025-08-28). Monday 9/1: Santa Rosa: Labor Day Protest – Workers Over Billionaires! NO ICE! NO Fascism! NO Wars! indybay.org Old Courthouse Square | 4th Street and Mendocino Ave | Downtown Santa Rosa | Peaceful, nonviolent action…

Annette Groth (2025-08-28). The flexible nature of international law. indybay.org International law thus becomes a kind of request show: sometimes you want to follow it, sometimes you just don't feel like it. Germany in particular finds it difficult to openly confront its "friend" with his crimes. But this is precisely how the Germans show that they do not care about human rights when it comes down to it.

Christoph Walther (2025-08-28). Strategy for change. indybay.org Dependence on the existing power structures must be replaced at all levels—money, energy, electricity, food, medicine, and so on—by regional, local, self-sufficient, and crisis-proof structures. | The power of the system must be stopped. | The power of the media must be curtailed.

Coalition on Human Needs (2025-08-28). Thursday 8/28: Attacks on the Unsheltered: How Trump Admin Targets Unhoused People in DC & Elsewhere. indybay.org ZOOM – register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h4IW… | Webinar will be recorded. If you cannot make the live time, sign up and a link to the recording will be sent to you to watch when you can.

Derek Allen (2025-08-28). Friday 9/26: Stop AI Protest. indybay.org 1455 3rd St, SF…

Direct Action Everywhere (2025-08-28). Saturday 8/30: Meetup: Students in Social Justice Movements – Build Yours For The Animals! indybay.org 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…

EFF (2025-08-28). Wednesday 9/10: EFF Awards – Celebrating Internet Freedom. indybay.org The San Francisco Design Center | 101 Henry Adams St | San Francisco, CA 94103…

Freedom Socialist (2025-08-28). Saturday 8/30: Socialist Feminist Movie Showing: "Pride" indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St., San Francisco | 7 blocks from Civic Center BART, near Muni lines 5, 19, 31, 38, 49…

Friends of La Peña Immigrant Rights Committee (2025-08-28). Sunday 9/7: Know Your Rights Workshop. indybay.org La Pena Cultural Center at 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…

Jack Khoury (2025-08-28). Syria says IDF struck near Damascus and deployed dozens of troops at nearby base. haaretz.com The Syrian Foreign Ministry said that eight people were killed in the strikes, which it described as part of 'the aggressive policy of the Israeli occupation aimed at undermining security and stability in the region'…

jagonews24 (2025-08-28). Engineering students announce boycott of classes, exams. jagonews24.com The Engineers' Rights Movement has announced a programme to boycott classes and examinations at all engineering universities and the engineering faculties of other universities across the country on Thursday.

jagonews24 (2025-08-28). BUET postpones all undergraduate exams amid protests. jagonews24.com All undergraduate-level and term examinations at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) have been postponed. The university announced the decision in a notice published on its website on Wednesday.

jagonews24 (2025-08-28). Putin, Kim among 26 leaders to attend China's military parade. jagonews24.com North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be among more than two dozen foreign leaders to attend China's massive military parade next week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced Thursday.

jagonews24 (2025-08-28). White House fires CDC chief after refusal to resign. jagonews24.com The Trump administration confirmed Wednesday it was firing the head of the top US public health agency after she refused to step down during a stand-off with vaccine skeptic Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

jagonews24 (2025-08-28). Warrant of precedence review hearing deferred again. jagonews24.com The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has once again deferred the hearing of a review petition seeking reconsideration of its verdict on the state's warrant of precedence for important officials.

jagonews24 (2025-08-28). Latif Siddiqui among others detained at DRU. jagonews24.com Former minister Latif Siddiqui and several others were detained by police following widespread tensions at an event organised by the freedom fighters' platform, 'Mancha 71,' on Thursday.

jagonews24 (2025-08-28). New political parties may get EC registration in Sept. jagonews24.com The Election Commission (EC) has finalised a roadmap for the 16th national parliamentary election, under which new political parties may receive registration in September.

Juan Cole (2025-08-28). More Americans now Sympathize with Palestinians than with Israelis. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — A new opinion poll by the Sadat Center at the University of Maryland finds a sea change in the American public on the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians. For the first time, the percentage of Americans who say they sympathize with Palestinians (28%) exceeds the percentage who sympathize …

L. Hen (2025-08-28). In Palo Alto Protesters Demand Palantir Drop Contracts With ICE and Israeli Military. indybay.org On August 22, demonstrators descended on Palantir's Palo Alto office after a march through the city's downtown.

LVP (2025-08-28). Piketon Nightmare: Residents & Workers Speak Out About Cancer Epidemic & NUKE Cover-up. indybay.org Thousands of workers and people in the communities surrounding the Ohio Piketon nuclear processing facility have been contaminated for decades by dangerous poisonous releases. The companies and government have covered up the massive cancer epidemic around the plant and refuse to provide healthcare for most of those contaminated. They spoke out at conference held in Portsmouth, Ohio on August 24, 2025…

Natural Hazards Center (2025-08-28). Friday 8/29: Hurricane Katrina 20 Years: The Climate Crisis and Deep Environmental & Racial Injustices. indybay.org Zoom RSVP: cuboulder.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VP…

newarab (2025-08-28). Nadeen Ayoub on making history as Miss Universe Palestine 2025. newarab.com Earlier this month, 27-year-old "I am honoured to announce that for the first time ever, Palestine will be represented at Miss Universe," Nadeen, a former Miss Earth finalist, had Scheduled to take place in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand, on 21 November 2025, the pageant will mark its 74th year,…

newarab (2025-08-28). China seeks closer trade ties with KSA as Gulf trade deal stalls. newarab.com China's commerce minister urged closer ties in new energy and capital markets in talks with Saudi Arabia's visiting investment minister, the commerce ministry said on Wednesday, as Beijing is pursuing closer commercial ties with the Gulf states as it seeks a way out of a two-front trade war with the United States and European Union,

newarab (2025-08-28). Denmark summons US envoy over Greenland interference claims. newarab.com Denmark summoned the US charge d'affaires for talks Wednesday after reports of attempted interference in Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has repeatedly said America needs the strategically located, resource-rich island for security reasons, and has refused to rule out the use of force to secure it. | The vast majority of Greenland's 57,000 people want to become independent from Denmark, but do not wish to bec…

newarab (2025-08-28). Egypt protests to UK over arrest of pro-govt activist in London. newarab.com

newarab (2025-08-28). England flags spark concern amid anti-immigration protests. newarab.com The red and white St George's Cross and the Union Jack flags have proliferated along streets across England in recent weeks in what supporters say is a campaign to show national pride, but others fear is part of growing The flags have emerged during a politically charged summer in Britain that has been dominated by the subject of migration, with the YouGov monthly sentiment tracker showing that since the end of June immigration has overtaken the economy as voters' biggest concern.

newarab (2025-08-28). Fears Israeli turning Sebastia into garrison to 'Judaize' site. newarab.com Israeli forces have turned the historic town of The large-scale raid, described as the most intense since the

newarab (2025-08-28). Germany says to begin admitting Afghans stranded in Pakistan. newarab.com Germany is to begin the process of admitting some of the More than 2,000 Afghans were left stranded in Pakistan after the government of Pressure had mounted…

newarab (2025-08-28). Iran says killed 13 fighters in restive southeast. newarab.com Clashes during a raid in Iran's restive southeast killed at least 13 militants as well as a A Revolutionary Guards statement carried by state television said that "13 terrorists have been killed and a number of others arrested" in The broadcaster said that some of those kille…

newarab (2025-08-28). Lebanese MPs sue Hezbollah chief over 'civil war' threat. newarab.com Several Lebanese lawmakers and political figures from parties and blocs opposed to Hezbollah have T…

newarab (2025-08-28). Men charged with kissing caned by Indonesian Islamic court. newarab.com Two men in An audience of about 100 people witnessed the caning on a stage in Bustanussalatin city park in Banda Aceh on Tuesday. The men, aged 20 and 21, were whipped across their backs with a rattan cane dozens of times by a group of people wearing robes and hoods. | Aceh…

newarab (2025-08-28). A new wave of repression is gripping both rival regions of Libya>. newarab.com For more than a year, Jumaa al-Darsi, 40, has scoured Benghazi and beyond for any trace of his brother, Libyan lawmaker Ibrahim al-Darsi, 47, who Al-Darsi has knocked on doors and called in old favours. He has followed whispers and chased rumours. But every path has led to silence. His family still does not know why…

newarab (2025-08-28). Outrage as Africa's oldest zoo in Egypt culls scores of big cats. newarab.com

newarab (2025-08-28). Sudan's El Fasher is desperately fighting for survival. newarab.com In what was once the first-class neighbourhood of El Fasher in "Since my husband was killed in a marketplace bombing last December, animal feed has become our daily meal. What we once fed the sheep she slaughter…

newarab (2025-08-28). US rights advocates are training in bystander intervention. newarab.com With the US seeing a The Council on American Islamic Relations in the San Francisco Bay Area are holding training sessions to teach people the best practices when a stranger is being attacked or harassed. | "Over the past few years, especially after the first Trump election, there has been a rise in documented hate inciden…

newarab (2025-08-28). US tariffs on Indian goods double to 50% over Russian purchases. newarab.com US tariffs of 50 percent took effect Wednesday on many Indian products, doubling an existing duty as India has criticized the levies as "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable," with its export body calling on Wednesday for government intervention to assuage fears of heavy job cuts. | Trump has raised pressure on India over the energy transactions, a key source of revenue for Moscow's war in Ukraine, as part of a campaign to end the conflict.

newarab (2025-08-28). West Bank: Israeli forces storm Nablus in nine-hour raid. newarab.com Israeli occupation forces stormed the northern Troops raided homes, forced residents out, and deliberately ransacked properties, breaking doors, entering a school and a museum, and carrying out widespread searches, local sources reported. | A young man was shot in the foot during the raid. The

newarab (2025-08-28). Why are Arab leaders silent over Bibi's 'Greater Israel' vision. newarab.com

____ (2025-08-28). When Your Expertise Is … smoothiex12.blogspot.com in writing all kinds of pseudo-military BS. I stress, again ⚪ you cannot explain to average journo anywhere in the wolrd what this thing is. They simply will have difficulties grasping it. Let's start with "nodes" (or nexuses):
PI/L and PH/I are those probabilities (nexuses) where the whole thing collapses…

Palestine Justice Coalition (2025-08-28). Saturday 8/30: All Out for Palestine. indybay.org Ocean at Water St., Santa Cruz…

Reiko Redmonde (2025-08-28). Saturday 8/30: Emergency! No More Business as Usual! Trump Must Go Now! indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…

Resister (2025-08-28). ICE at Stanford Hospital Now. indybay.org ICE goons are masked and guarding hospital doors.

Rudiger Rauls (2025-08-28). The hegemon at an impasse. indybay.org Trump's tariff concept is a defensive battle, a rearguard action against an economically increasingly powerful China, a more or less orderly retreat from the global market. The tariffs are an admission that this competitive struggle has been abandoned because it cannot be won. The aim is to at least be able to hold on to one's own bastion, the US market.

Santa Cruz News (2025-08-28). Santa Cruz County RV Destruction Ordinance Continued to Future Meeting. indybay.org At its August 19 meeting, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to continue until a future date consideration of a proposed ordinance that would streamline the destruction of RVs that are deemed illegally parked and/or abandoned on public streets in the unincorporated area. A motion to continue the proposal passed unanimously after several Board members raised concerns about how it would affect homeless residents who live in their vehicles, and indicated it would be premature to adopt the ordinance without receiving further information from County staff. The item could potentially retu…

See Night (2025-08-28). Thursday 9/4: See Night & The Bye Bye Blackbirds Live at Mars Records. indybay.org Mars Record Shop, 4125 Piedmont Ave #7, Oakland, CA 94611…

The Wolves (2025-08-28). Saturday 8/30: Tesla Takedown Stanford Shopping Center. indybay.org Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto | Enter via Plum Ln. (off Sand Hill Rd) | Tesla Showroom is at the end of the short lane (visible from Sand Hill Rd.)…

tn.ai (2025-08-28). EU3 Legally Incompetent to Invoke Snapback: Iranian Deputy FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs said the European troika has no legal grounds to trigger the snapback mechanism under the 2015 nuclear deal, stressing that they have failed to honor their JCPOA commitments for the past seven years.

tn.ai (2025-08-28). Diplomats Discuss Expansion of Iran-China Ties ahead of SCO Summit. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry and the Chinese ambassador to Tehran weighed plans to promote cooperation between the two nations as the president of Iran is going to attend an SCO summit in China in coming days.

tn.ai (2025-08-28). Russian Envoy Deplores EU3's Plan to Activate Snapback Mechanism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The permanent representative of Russia to the international organizations in Vienna questioned the logic of the European troika's decision to invoke the snapback mechanism of the JCPOA, warning that the move will complicate matters further.

WSWS (2025-08-28). A coup against science: Kennedy tries to push out CDC director, four other public health officials resign. wsws.org In the starkest expression of his war against science and public health, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has demanded the resignation of the director of the Centers for Disease Control, career scientist Susan Monarez, triggering the resignation in protest by four other high-level public health officials.

WSWS (2025-08-28). 2 children killed and 17 wounded in Minneapolis Catholic school mass shooting. wsws.org A mass shooting by 23-year-old Robin Westman at Annunciation Catholic School on Wednesday morning in Minneapolis left two children dead and 17 others injured.

WSWS (2025-08-28). Japanese American National Museum rally reveals rising opposition to Trump's drive toward dictatorship. wsws.org Growing protests against immigrant detention, suppression of history and glorification of state violence reflect a developing movement of workers and youth determined to oppose Trump's authoritarian measures and defend democratic and social rights.

WSWS (2025-08-28). Trump's 50% tariffs on India take force. wsws.org The tariffs threaten to badly destabilize an Indian economy that already confronts slowing growth and is characterized by low private investment and mass unemployment and underemployment.

WSWS (2025-08-28). Tariffs will pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. wsws.org The spike in the wholesale price index "shows inflation is coursing through the economy."

WSWS (2025-08-28). Qantas fined $90 million over illegal sacking of 1,800 workers. wsws.org At least $50 million will be paid directly to the Transport Workers Union, which unsurprisingly hailed the decision as a massive victory.

WSWS (2025-08-28). What teachers need to know about the sellout contract in Philadelphia. wsws.org The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers' tentative contract announces minimal raises, token parental leave, harsher attendance rules and rising healthcare costs for new employees in a bid to oppose any struggle among teachers.

WSWS (2025-08-28). Oklahoma to impose "America First" loyalty test for teachers from New York and California. wsws.org The 50-question multiple-choice test will screen for radical leftist ideology, gender ideology, and American exceptionalism.

WSWS (2025-08-28). Democratic National Committee silent on Trump's military takeover of Washington and plans for troops to US cities. wsws.org On Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a further tightening of the Trump administration's grip on the nation's capital with his department's takeover of management of Union Station.

WSWS (2025-08-28). Canadian Union of Postal Workers' response to Air Canada flight attendants' defiance of government strikebreaking: silence. wsws.org Many postal workers have been looking at what the flight attendants did and asking themselves, "Why didn't we defy the government like the flight attendants?" This question is entirely legitimate, but it's important to recognize that the flight attendants' courageous defiance was not enough to prevent their union leaders from stabbing them in the back.

WSWS (2025-08-28). Sri Lankan union leaders shut down postal strike. wsws.org The unions caved in to government threats without any of the strike's 19 demands—including unpaid overtime benefits, job security, workplace conditions, and the imposition of fingerprint machines—being met.

WSWS (2025-08-28). The 1619 Project revisited: A retrospective evaluation in light of Trump's assault on democracy. wsws.org It is now clear that the main consequence of the 1619 Project's attack on the American Revolution and Civil War was to disarm the population in the face of the fascist threat.

WSWS (2025-08-28). Continents are drying at an accelerating rate, severely impacting the supply of fresh water. wsws.org The inability of the moribund capitalist system to effectively address climate change and all its myriad devastating consequences poses an existential crisis for humanity.

Anand Naidoo (2025-08-28). The Heat: Russia-Ukraine Conflict. america.cgtn.com U.S. President Donald Trump shifted his tone this week, casting doubt on the prospect of a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. | Trump's frustration appears to be mounting, warning that "the next two weeks" could be pivotal. If there's no progress towards a peace deal, Trump says he could weigh massive sanctions or massive tariffs or both. | Joining the discussion: | Anton Fedyashin is a Russian and European affairs analyst and history professor at American University. | Dmitry Babich is a Russian journalist and political analyst. | William Lawrence is a p…

Jaribu Hill, Black Agenda Report. (2025-08-28). Solidarity, Not Charity, End Jim Crow Recovery, Restore All Communities. popularresistance.org When I got the call, I was just leaving Magnolia Bar's Summit at Tougaloo College. It was one of the courageous Ingalls Shipyard workers, whom I had the honor of representing in a race discrimination case. We were advised not to try to come back to the coast. Hurricane Katrina had touched down and the roads are blocked. Our clients packed up our hotel rooms and put our belongings in storage. What followed were harrowing calls and text messages, describing widespread loss of homes, deaths, evictions and injuries. The levies had broken! The sagging infrastructures gave way. Lives already hit hard from other storms…

Jim Mamer, Scheer Post. (2025-08-28). Missing Links In Textbook History: The American Left Part III. popularresistance.org Is it not predictable that when segments of a population are harassed, marginalized and enslaved, they will eventually revolt? Does that not constitute a demand for justice? | According to American historian Herbert Aptheker, in North America from the 1600s to the end of the Civil War, there were at least 250 revolts each involving at least 10 enslaved persons. | The largest revolt of about 500 enslaved people took place in Louisiana in 1811. All of these rebels, widely cursed by those in power as threats, might better be remembered as America's Black huddled masses, yearning to breathe free. | Throughout America…

Moon Of Alabama. (2025-08-28). Australia Breaks With Iran; Sign Of A New War Coming? popularresistance.org The Aussies just trashed their relations with Iran based on nothing but obscure say-so. | Australia throws out Iran ambassador over alleged antisemitic attacks | Canberra expelled Tehran's ambassador after accusing Iran of masterminding at least two antisemitic attacks on Australian soil. | Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the country's intelligence services had linked Iran's military to arson attacks in Sydney and Melbourne, throwing out an ambassador for the first time since World War II, a move The Sydney Morning Herald's national affairs editor dubbed "the diplomatic equivalent of the nuclear…

News Desk, The Cradle. (2025-08-28). 'Barrack Is An Animal': Protesters Force US Envoy To Leave South Lebanon. popularresistance.org US Envoy Tom Barrack and the US delegation visiting Lebanon canceled a planned trip for a tour in southern Lebanese villages due to protests by supporters of the resistance on 27 August, a day after the envoy insulted journalists at the country's presidential palace. | Several Lebanese media outlets report that Barrack canceled the visit to the south, coinciding with the outbreak of protests in the cities of Tyre (Sur) and Khiam. | According to Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA), the US envoy arrived in Marjayoun in a Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) helicopter but turned back as calls for protest began. As a result…

TeleSur, Orinoco Tribune. (2025-08-28). China To Washington: 'Latin America And Caribbean Are Not Anyone's Backyard'. popularresistance.org On Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that "Latin America and the Caribbean are not anyone's backyard," in response to recent reports in which the commander of the US Southern Command accused China of "infiltrating and plundering resources" from countries in the region. | Guo Jiakun urged the United States to "let the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean choose their own course of action." | He added that "the countries of the region have the right to choose their own development paths and partners independently." | The Chinese official dismissed the US accusations as "statement…

Veterans for Peace, Popular Resistance. (2025-08-28). Free Zahid Chaudhry! popularresistance.org No one is truly safe. It doesn't matter if you're a beloved spouse and parent, an active community member appreciated by everyone, or a veteran in a wheelchair injured while serving your country. | Last Thursday, August 21st, Zahid Chaudhry was detained by ICE during his naturalization interview. Zahid is the president of the Rachel Corrie Veterans For Peace Chapter 109 in Olympia, WA. He is now held at the Northwest Detention Center. | "As of Sunday evening (8/24/25), he is being kept in solitary confinement, in 24/7 bright light, without accommodations for his disabilities and almost completely without communic…

newarab (2025-08-28). Are refugees in Belgium losing rights for backing Palestine. newarab.com

newarab (2025-08-28). UN Security Council to decide fate of UNIFIL mandate in Lebanon. newarab.com The Some 10,800

newarab (2025-08-28). Azerbaijan's expanding footprint in the Middle East. newarab.com On 8 August, the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia While still short of a final peace treaty, the agreement represented a major breakthrough for Baku, which secured one of its long-standing goals: establishing an Although th…

newarab (2025-08-28). Turkey's Erdogan unveils 'Steel Dome' air defense system. newarab.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday formally inaugurated "These systems are a show of strength for Turkey,"

newarab (2025-08-28). Moroccan feminist, health at risk, denied release over blasphemy. newarab.com A Moroccan court has denied the release of feminist activist On Wednesday, her defence team asked Rabat's first instance court to free the 50-year-old on medical grounds, citing reports that she is undergoing cancer treatment and could face an arm amputation if urgent surgery…

newarab (2025-08-28). How a Palestinian American activist preps for Labour Day protest. newarab.com With For Palestinian American Ali Tweini, a longtime labour leader in California's largest city, the demonstrations will be an important moment in his life of workers activism. | "I've been an activist all my life. I don't accept the status quo," Tweini, who emigrated from Jordan in 1986, tells The New Arab. | He became a union le…

newarab (2025-08-28). In broken Britain, patriots are waging an 'Ulster-style' crusade. newarab.com

Josiah Mortimer (2025-08-28). Reform UK Councillors 'Exploited Legal Loophole' to Dodge Spending Limits on Farage Election Leaflets. bylinetimes.com At least a dozen Reform UK councillors elected in May did not declare costs for two direct mail campaigns from their party leader, expenses records analysed by Byline Times suggest — despite the Reform leader talking about Durham County Council and its handling of taxpayer funds. | At least two mass mailings from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage went out to residents ahead of May's local elections, which explicitly mention Durham County Council. Reform won control of the council, one of 12 areas now in their hands. | This outlet has obtained electoral expense declarations from Durham County Council for new…

Anatol Lieven (2025-08-28). Europe facing revolts, promising more guns with no money. responsiblestatecraft.org If you wanted to create a classic recipe for political crisis, you could well choose a mixture of a stagnant economy, a huge and growing public debt, a perceived

Rosemary Kelanic (2025-08-28). Turns out leaving Afghanistan did not unleash terror on US or region. responsiblestatecraft.org

Sina Toossi (2025-08-28). Europe's snapback gamble risks killing diplomacy with Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org Europe appears set to move from threats to action. According to

jagonews24 (2025-08-28). A young doctor's compassion that moved Bangladesh. jagonews24.com Shirsho Shreyan, an intern doctor at Rajshahi Medical College, has become a symbol of compassion after bringing 2,500 vials of Alteplase, a life-saving injection for stroke and heart attack patients, from the Netherlands, medicines worth an estimated Tk 17 crore, completely free of cost for patients in need.

jagonews24 (2025-08-28). Shakib to play for Atlanta Fire in US Minor League. jagonews24.com Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has confirmed he will feature in the upcoming US Minor League Cricket season, signing with Atlanta Fire as an international wildcard…

jagonews24 (2025-08-28). No role for military in student union polls: ISPR. jagonews24.com The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has categorically said that the Bangladesh Army has not received any government directive to participate in the upcoming central student union elections at universities, and there is no possibility of such involvement in the future.

jagonews24 (2025-08-28). Bangladesh shines on global stage: 'Pathao' and 'Shomvob' named in Forbes Asia's 100 to Watch 2025. jagonews24.com Bangladesh's startup ecosystem, two homegrown tech innovators — Pathao and Shomvob — have secured spots on the prestigious Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2025 list, placing the country firmly on the map of Asia's most promising startups.

jagonews24 (2025-08-28). Chittagong port auctions 1,000 long-standing containers to ease congestion. jagonews24.com The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has taken decisive steps to alleviate container congestion at the country's main seaport by auctioning off 1,000 long-standing containers over the past two months.

jagonews24 (2025-08-28). Govt shuts 3 land ports, halts operations of another. jagonews24.com The interim government on Thursday, August 28, announced the complete closure of three land ports and suspension of operational activities of another along the Bangladesh-India border..

jagonews24 (2025-08-28). Lifetime US entry ban for criminal convictions. jagonews24.com Individuals convicted of a crime may face a lifetime ban on entering the United States, the US Embassy in Dhaka has warned. Even relatively minor criminal offences could result in visa denial.

jagonews24 (2025-08-28). CUCSU polls schedule unveiled; voting on Oct 12. jagonews24.com The election to the Chittagong University Central Students Union (CUCSU) and Hall Union will take place on October 12 after long three decades…

jagonews24 (2025-08-28). 'How risky is a child?' BGB DG asks BSF chief as he defends border shootings. jagonews24.com The Bangladesh delegation iterated longstanding concerns over what it described as indiscriminate shootings and urged stricter adherence to protocols governing the use of force. In response, DG Chaudhary reaffirmed the BSF's commitment to enhancing precautionary measures, including intensified night patrols in vulnerable areas and continued efforts to minimise fatalities.

jagonews24 (2025-08-28). EC unveils polls roadmap; schedule in December. jagonews24.com The Election Commission (EC) has announced the roadmap for the 13th parliamentary elections EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed made the announcement at Nirbachan Bhaban in Dhaka's Agargaon…

jagonews24 (2025-08-28). Latif Siddiqui, AL leaders taken to DB office for questioning. jagonews24.com Former minister Latif Siddiqui and several Awami League leaders were taken to the Detective Branch (DB) office for questioning on Thursday following their detention at an event organised by the freedom fighters' platform, 'Mancha 71.'

albawaba (2025-08-28). Rupee holds steady as U.S. tariffs threaten $48 billion in Indian exports. albawaba.com

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). China hopes the U.S. acts on President Trump's commitment to welcoming Chinese students. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). Three Gorges Ship Lift undergoes fifth annual maintenance check. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). School shooting in Minnesota leaves 20 dead or injured. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2025-08-28). SCO-related exhibiton opens in Beijing. ecns.cn

ICRC (2025-08-28). Afghanistan: summary of operational facts and figures, January to June 2025. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-28). Afghanistan: protection of vulnerable communities through cash-for-work projects. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-28). Classification of the armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-28). Colombia – Calls to action. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-28). Colombia: decent detention conditions are still a long way off. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-28). Colombia: the impact of armed conflicts on children. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-28). Colombia – Victims/survivors of sexual violence: Invisibility and a lack of protection. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-28). Georgia / South Ossetia: Home is where hope dwells. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-28). How the ICRC helps sustain life in Armenia's borderlands: A day with Harutyun Harutyunyan. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-28). Iran: Sixth training course to manage health in emergencies held in Tehran. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-28). To protect humanitarians is to protect communities: World Humanitarian Day 2025. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-28). South Sudan: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-28). Stop putting targets on aid workers' backs. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-28). ICRC president: "If states invest in defence, they must also budget for international humanitarian law" icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-28). Philippines: ICRC president highlights need to make international humanitarian law a political priority to support peace and stability. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-28). Philippines: States in Asia Pacific region commit to greater support for rules of war during regional conference. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-28). ICRC president: The next 76 years of the Geneva Conventions will be shaped by the choices leaders make today. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-28). ICRC president: "International humanitarian law only as strong as leaders' will to uphold it" icrc.org

ICRC (2025-08-28). "A grave betrayal of humanity" : Abhorrent attacks on aid workers must stop. icrc.org

Melvin Goodman (2025-08-28). The NYT's David Sanger Foolishly Likens Trump to Teddy Roosevelt. counterpunch.org

Angela (2025-08-28). Friday 8/29: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org

Staff (2025-08-28). U.K., France and Germany to reinstate sanctions on Iran over nuclear violations. haaretz.com

_____ (2025-08-28). Belarusian court sentences journalist Aleh Supruniuk to 3 years in prison. CPJ Staff

_____ (2025-08-28). Court hears arguments on ACLU petition demanding Mario Guevara's release. CPJ Staff

_____ (2025-08-28). CPJ joins 71 groups in call to secure Jimmy Lai's release on medical grounds. CPJ Staff

_____ (2025-08-28). CPJ, partners alert UN of press freedom crisis in Honduras ahead of UPR pre-sessions. CPJ Staff

_____ (2025-08-28). Hong Kong-based Bloomberg reporter latest journalist denied work visa since National Security Law. CPJ Staff

_____ (2025-08-28). Taliban detains Afghan journalist who reports for Japanese media. CPJ Staff

_____ (2025-08-28). At least 8 reporters assaulted at Indonesian smelting factory. CPJ Staff

_____ (2025-08-28). MissingNotForgotten: CPJ, MISA Mozambique call for investigation into 2 journalist disappearances. CPJ Staff

H. Patricia Hynes (2025-08-27). There's no Such thing as Someone Else's Children*. juancole.com Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Medford, a city of 60,000 people in Massachusetts, voted to pass an historic ordinance to divest from weapons companies that contribute to human rights violations. Their vote included Israel's ongoing genocide, starvation and destruction of everything that makes life in Gaza possible. The Medford City Council passed …

Jack Khoury (2025-08-27). Gaza officials say 76 Palestinians killed in past day, including 18 seeking aid and 10 from hunger. haaretz.com The death toll of the war in Gaza now stands at 62,895, including 2,158 people who were killed while seeking aid and 313 who died of malnutrition, among them 119 children. Meanwhile, the IDF said that the evacuation of Gaza City is 'inevitable' and urged residents to move south ahead of Israel's planned operation to take over the city…

tn.ai (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.

Unicorn Riot (2025-08-27). Thousands March in NYC to Demand End to Mass Starvation in Gaza. unicornriot.ninja

Jonah Valdez (2025-08-27). Even Former AIPAC Democrats Are Signing On to Block Arms Sales to Israel. theintercept.com Three House Democrats who collected thousands from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in recent election cycles have signed on to a bill that would block arms sales to Israel in the latest sign that support for the U.S. ally has become a political liability amid its ongoing genocide in Gaza. | The Block the Bombs to Israel Act would prohibit the Trump administration from providing Israel with specific U.S.-made weapons that the Israeli military has used in

Ben Samuels (2025-08-27). Trump holds Gaza war meeting with Tony Blair, Jared Kushner; White House official: President wants war to end. haaretz.com Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and former top Mideast advisor, has been advising Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff for months; Blair's think tank has drawn controversy for reportedly helping plan Trump's so-called 'Gaza Riviera' project…

Democracy Now! (2025-08-27). Democracy Now! 2025-08-27 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 27, 2025; Gaza Doctor Says Israel's Deadly Attack on Nasser Hospital "Crosses All Red Lines"; DNC Panel Rejects Resolution Demanding U.S. Arms Embargo on Israel; First Black Fed Governor, Lisa Cook, Sues Trump over His Attempt to Fire Her; Katrina Declaration: FEMA Suspends Staff Who Warn Trump Cuts Risk Another Disaster | Headlines for August 27, 2025; Gaza Doctor Says Israel's Deadly Attack on Nasser Hospital "Crosses All Red Lines"; DNC Panel Rejects Resolution Demanding U.S. Arms Embargo on Israel; First Black Fed Governor, Lisa Cook, Sues Trump over His…

Jack Khoury (2025-08-27). Israeli army orders Gaza City residents to evacuate to zones totaling 2.7 square miles in south. haaretz.com Gaza City is home to approximately 1.2 million people, and the IDF estimates evacuating them will take longer than two weeks. There is 'not a single place in Deir al-Balah that is capable of accommodating' them, Mayor Nizar Ayash said…

Joseph Krauss (2025-08-27). Here's a look at why it is so hard to end the war in Gaza. whyy.org Israel is on the brink of launching The international community, along with nearly all Palestinians

Sharon Zhang (2025-08-27). Palestinians Call Out Clear Lie in Israeli "Hamas Camera" Hospital Strike Excuse. truthout.org Palestinians are calling out the Israeli military's obvious lie that it was trying to "dismantle" a camera when it targeted a hospital in Gaza this week in a double tap strike that killed 21 people, including five journalists and the rescue team sent to save them. In a statement on the results of its "initial inquiry" into the attack, the Israeli military claimed that troops operating in the… |

Maryam Jameela (2025-08-27). An Israeli journalist just called for the death of all media workers in Gaza. thecanary.co A journalist on Israel's i24 television channel has openly called for the murder of all journalists in Gaza. Zvi Yehezkeli, who served in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and worked for Shin Bet unleashed his diatribe after Israel carried out a 'double tap' bombing on a hospital in Khan Yunis. That bombing killed five journalists: […] | By

Monica Moorehead (2025-08-27). Lessons of Katrina today — Another form of U.S. ethnic cleansing. workers.org A cry for help during Hurricane Katrina, 2005. For almost two years now, since Oct. 7, 2023, the world has watched in horror the genocide that has taken place in Gaza at the hands of the U.S.-backed Zionist regime. The Palestinian Ministry of Health recorded on August 23 that over . . . |

Netanel Gamss (2025-08-27). While the IDF shells Gaza hospitals, these Israelis drive Palestinian families to treatment. haaretz.com Seven volunteers from the Israeli NGO The Road to Recovery were murdered on October 7, leaving the group reeling. But with new members and renewed faith in one-on-one encounters, demand for rides is higher than ever…

____ (2025-08-27). Gaza Genocide Is Also … smoothiex12.blogspot.com the United States' crime. The US is stained forever as a supporter of genocidal Netanyahu regime. It is simple as that. Israel owns the US, precisely because they have to because they are not good militarily. Can Russia destroy Netanyahu regime? Easily. But George is absolutely correct here ⚪ it is simple mathematics, saving 2 million Palestinians may result in killing a couple of billion people outright. As our friend Femi correctly pointed out ⚪ Arabs, where are you? Gaza and Palestine are ARAB issue, first and foremost, not Russia's. Anyone calling on Russia "to do something" about it are people who have no…

Ramzy Baroud (2025-08-27). Israel kills Palestinian journalists to erase the truth. peoplesworld.org The killing of seven Palestinian journalists and media workers in a single strike in Gaza on Aug. 10 prompted verbal condemnations, yet inspired little to no substantive action. Even more journalists have been killed in the two weeks since. This has become the predictable and horrifying trajectory of the international community's response to the ongoing …

Stuart Littlewood (2025-08-27). Western Christendom Fails the Test. dissidentvoice.org Our churches seem quite unconcerned about saving the Christian presence in the Holy Land. They have watched the horror in Gaza day after day for nearly 23 months and the brutal military occupation of the Holy Land for over 7 decades. They surely know about Israel's Zionist-driven ambition to destroy the lives of the Palestinian …

tn.ai (2025-08-27). Over 36,000 Gazans Uprooted As Israeli Bombardment Escalates: UN. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The United Nations announced on Tuesday that more than 36,000 Palestinians have been forced to flee their homes in the Gaza Strip since Israel unleashed its latest wave of aggression on Gaza City earlier this month.

The Canary (2025-08-27). Elbit Systems HQ just got blockaded with bicycles over its complicity with Israel's genocide. thecanary.co On Wednesday 27 August, activists from Shut Elbit Down Bristol took direct action against the headquarters of Elbit Systems UK, Israel's number one weapons manufacturer. Elbit Systems: bike blockade to genocide HQ Two people cycled up to the entrance of the building and used lock-on devices built into the bikes, to blockade access to the […] | By

The Intercept (2025-08-27). What The Intercept Is Reading. theintercept.com Nonfiction: | " My summer reading was a little unusual this year, because I'm in the middle of writing a book, which is orienting my reading choices (alongside my nagging insecurities, etc.) The book I'm writing is about how our discourses around uncertainty ("these uncertain times" and so on) can risk distracting from some of the more pernicious certainties grounding this grim conjuncture —…

Maximillian Alvarez (2025-08-27). Supply chain crisis will 'get a lot worse' with rail mega-merger: Railroad workers explain. therealnews.com Railroad workers are sounding the alarm about the potentially catastrophic consequences of the proposed mega-merger of two of the nation's Class 1 freight rail companies. "Union Pacific said it would buy smaller rival Norfolk Southern in an $85-billion deal to create the country's first coast-to-coast freight rail operator," Reuters reported in July. "If approved, the deal would be the largest-ever buyout in the sector." If this giant merger goes through, what will it mean for railroad workers, customers, and for the general public? In this episode of Working People, we speak with a panel of six veteran rai…

Mansa Musa (2025-08-27). DC residents rebel against Trump's 'gestapo takeover' of US capital: 'We don't want a militarized city!'. therealnews.com "This is now such an obvious example of the war at home and how skewed our priorities are. We need the money we're spending on militarizing our streets to be used to help the poor in DC." | "This is now such an obvious example of the war at home and how skewed our priorities are. We need the money we're spending on militarizing our streets to be used to help the poor in DC." DC,video,washington dc

aljazeera (2025-08-27). Is Trump taking control of Corporate America? aljazeera.com Donald Trump pledges more deals like Intel stake, worrying business community.

Amy Goodman (2025-08-27). Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Sues Trump Over His Attempt to Fire Her. truthout.org Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is suing President Donald Trump to challenge his attempt to fire her from the board of the central bank. A president cannot get rid of Fed officials over policy disagreements, but he can dismiss someone "for cause." In recent days, Trump's allies have accused Cook of misrepresentation on her mortgage forms, which Trump cited Monday when demanding her removal. |

Andrea Mazzarino (2025-08-27). How MAGA Uses Violence to Consolidate Power. counterpunch.org President Trump, his cabinet, and those who have profited from his rise seem to revel in public displays of cruelty. Take former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk, holding a chainsaw at a televised event to celebrate the firing of civil servants. Or Trump's White House sharing a video featuring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers marching

Carmen Russell-Sluchansky (2025-08-27). Lawsuit challenges SEPTA cuts over impact on minority and low-income riders. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Consumer advocates and two city residents filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking to block SEPTA's recently enacted service cuts, arguing that the reductions disproportionately harm Black, Latino and low-income riders while shielding wealthier Regional Rail commuters. | The complaint, filed in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court by lawyer George Bochetto, contends that SEPTA is "making up" the "fiscal crisis" in order to pressure state lawmakers for additional funding, using riders…

David Issacharoff (2025-08-27). Why hypocritical attack on Macron is so dangerous for Israel — and French Jews. haaretz.com The latest episode in the escalating diplomatic clash with France exposes Israel's fundamental misunderstanding of antisemitism in Europe. Macron does what Israel and Netanyahu consistently refuse to do regarding the safety of Jews: take responsibility…

David Swanson (2025-08-27). Talk World Radio: Rachel Small on Stopping Arms Shipments. worldbeyondwar.org 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 War, where I am the Executive Director. #WorldBEYONDWar…

David Swanson (2025-08-27). WBW in Madison, Wisconsin, Says No to Nuclear War Preparations. worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War, August 27, 2028 | Why Celebrate Nuclear Submarines? We Reject Preparations for Nuclear War! | On Wednesday morning, a ceremony was held inside the Wisconsin Veterans Museum to celebrate the start of construction by war profiteer General Dynamics Electric Boat of a nuclear submarine called the USS Wisconsin. Madison for a World BEYOND War and Physicians for Social Responsibility joined together in picketing and speaking against this agenda a…

Dean Baker (2025-08-27). MAGA 2.0: Making China Great Again. counterpunch.org In Donald Trump's make-believe world prices are falling, the economy is booming, he is bringing peace all around the world, and gas costs less than $2.00 a gallon. But in the real-world inflation is increasing, the economy is stalling, wars are continuing, and gas costs more than $3.00 a gallon. Ordinarily, we shouldn't be bothered

Eleanor J. Bader (2025-08-27). Trump's Answer to Homelessness? Lock Up Unhoused and Disabled People. truthout.org When Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) to "remove vagrant individuals from our streets" in July, his administration upended decades of precedent and best practices in treating both unhoused people and those with severe mental health disorders. The announced policy shift not only encourages "civil commitment of individuals with mental illness who pose risks to themselves or the public or… |

Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg (2025-08-27). DC Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Folk Hero Who Tossed Sandwich at CBP Officer. truthout.org A federal grand jury has refused to indict folk hero Sean Charles Dunn on a felony assault charge for allegedly throwing a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in Washington, D.C. on August 10. Video captured a man, allegedly Dunn, throwing a sandwich at an officer and then fleeing the scene on foot. "____ you! You ____ing facists!" he yelled before throwing the… |

Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg (2025-08-27). FEMA Suspends Staff Who Warned Trump Cuts Risk Another Katrina-Level Disaster. truthout.org The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has put more than 30 staffers on leave after they signed a letter warning that the Trump administration was setting up the country for another disaster on the scale of Hurricane Katrina. Almost 200 staffers signed the letter, called the Katrina Declaration, but only 35 publicly signed their names. "The signatories of this letter are FEMA… |

Eric Nixon (2025-08-27). Immigrants drive growth in Philly, new report shows. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? WHYY and the Taking place September 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. at WHYY Studios in Philadelphia, the in-person event will debut a new report authored by the Welcoming Center titled "The State of Immigration in Greater Philadelphia". This repor…

Erin Reed (2025-08-27). Michigan AG Warns Capitulating to Trump's Trans Health Care Ban May Be Illegal. truthout.org In recent months, a growing number of hospitals in blue states have shuttered their gender-affirming care programs for transgender youth and young adults up to 19 — not because of flaws in the care itself, which they have provided to thousands of patients without issue, but because of threats from the Trump administration. Rather than stand up to those threats and risk losing federal funding… |

geo.tv (2025-08-27). UN establishes expert panel to guide global governance of AI. geo.tv The UN Security Council holds a meeting on Artificial intelligence at UN headquarters in New York City, US, July 18, 2023. — ReutersThe United Nations General Assembly has approved the creation of a new advisory body dedicated to artificial intelligence , as governments worldwide…

geo.tv (2025-08-27). IIOJK's heavy rains cause floods, kill 30 in landslide on pilgrim route. geo.tv Water flows down the overflowing Tawi River following heavy rain in IIOJK on August 26, 2025. — Reuters Weather officials forecast more rains and thunderstorms.Authorities order closure of educational institutions in Jammu.Tawi, Chenab, and Basantar rivers overflow beyond alert…

geo.tv (2025-08-27). UN nuclear watchdog chief says inspectors 'back in Iran'. geo.tv The Iranian flag flutters in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, June 5, 2023. — ReutersFirst team of IAEA inspectors is back in Iran: Rafael Grossi.He says UN nuclear watchdog to "restart" operations in Iran.IAEA discussing…

geo.tv (2025-08-27). Modi declined multiple phone calls from Trump: report. geo.tv President Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in this undated image of the Oval Office of the White House. — AFP"There are signs indicating that Modi felt insulted," writes paper. Modi's unwillingness to hold a phone call shows his…

geo.tv (2025-08-27). Three dead, 20 injured in shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school: authorities. geo.tv An officer with the Hennepin County Sheriff looks on outside a shooting at Annunciation Church, which is also home to an elementary school, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, August 27, 2025. — Reuters Man dressed all in black with rifle reported at scene: police.Children were at…

geo.tv (2025-08-27). Mamdani, rapper turned NYC mayoral frontrunner, embraces diverse roots. geo.tv New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a campaign event in the Bronx borough of New York City, US, August 14, 2025. — ReutersNot every candidate for New York City mayor has rapped about having the same history as a chapati, or has convinced acclaimed food…

geo.tv (2025-08-27). 25 killed, 27 injured as bus overturns in eastern Afghanistan. geo.tv

George Wuerthner (2025-08-27). The False "Good Fire" Paradigm. counterpunch.org The North Rim of the Grand Canyon forest stands are dominated by ponderosa pine, which tends to have a low-severity/high-frequency fire regime. However, occasional high-severity blazes are normal and not mutually exclusive. Photo by George Wuerthner The recent Los Angeles Times article "How a good fire in the Grand Canyon exploded into a raging inferno"

hindustantimes (2025-08-27). Iran to hit Rafael Grossi? Austria deploys Cobra Commandos to protect IAEA chief. hindustantimes.com The United Nations' nuclear watchdog chief, Rafael Grossi, is under 24/7 security protection in Vienna after intelligence revealed a specific Iranian threat against him. According to the Wall Street Journal, Austria has deployed its elite Cobra counterterrorism commandos to guard the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director general. Watch for details…

hindustantimes (2025-08-27). Ukraine adds Woody Allen to 'Kill List', Hollywood legend clarifies stand on war. hindustantimes.com Hollywood legend Woody Allen has been added to Ukraine's controversial Mirotvorets database, a site critics have dubbed a "kill list" for posting personal details of those it deems enemies of Ukraine. The move follows Allen's virtual participation in Moscow International Film Week on August 24, where the 89‚Äëyear‚Äëold American director addressed audiences about his career and long‚Äëstanding ties to Russia. Watch for details…

Human Rights Watch (2025-08-27). Brazil One Step Away from Protecting Children Online. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Brazilian Senate in Brasilia, February 1, 2021. | © 2021 Sergio Lima/AFP via Getty Images | Today, Brazil's Senate passed a long-awaited bill to protect children's rights online. The bill now heads for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's signature into law.If enacted, this legislation would impose sweeping digital safety and privacy safeguards for children. It would compel tech companies to design products with young users' best interests in mind and provide children with the highest levels of privacy by default.Two of the bill's strongest provisions respond to concerns direc…

Human Rights Watch (2025-08-27). Mauritania: Years of Migration Control Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Two men near a wooden boat known as a pirogue, traditionally used for fishing in Mauritania and West Africa, on a beach in Nouakchott, Mauritania, June 28, 2022. Pirogues have been frequently used by migrants seeking to cross the Atlantic Ocean to reach Spain's Canary Islands. | © 2022 Lauren Seibert/Human Rights Watch | Mauritanian security forces committed serious human rights violations between 2020 and early 2025 against migrants and asylum seekers.The European Union and Spain, bilaterally, have continued to outsource migration management to Mauritania, despite its rights viola…

Human Rights Watch (2025-08-27). Thailand Allows Myanmar Refugees in Camps to Work Legally. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Refugees at the Mae La refugee camp in Mae Sot, Thailand, March 5, 2025. | © 2025 Valeria Mongelli/Anadolu via Getty Images | On August 26, Thailand's cabinet approved measures allowing Myanmar refugees living in camps along the border to work legally. For many, it will be the first formal employment of their lives. About 108,000 refugees live in the nine camps that have sheltered people fleeing Myanmar military abuses since the 1980s. Nearly half were born there. The new work permits will only be available to about 80,000 refugees registered with the Thai government, an estimated…

Human Rights Watch (2025-08-27). The High Cost of Dissent in India. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Members of the media protest a police raid on the office of a news portal and homes of journalists and writers linked to it, at the Press Club in New Delhi, India, October 4, 2023. | © 2023 Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters…

Imran Khalid (2025-08-27). The Stockholm Accord and the Future of Sino-American Trade. counterpunch.org In the bustling ports of Shanghai and Los Angeles, containers once stalled by trade wars now move with renewed purpose—a quiet testament to the power of dialogue. The Stockholm Joint Statement, forged in the twilight of a fragile truce, marks a hopeful turn in the Sino-American saga in which cooperation, not confrontation, charts the course

Jeremy Kohler (2025-08-27). Trump Taps Missouri AG With History of Prosecuting Democrats to Help Run FBI. truthout.org In late July, Missouri state troopers walked into St. Louis County government headquarters and seized the cellphone of one of the most prominent Democratic officials in this solidly red state. Two days later, a grand jury indicted Sam Page, the St. Louis County executive. Acting as a special prosecutor, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, a Republican, secured two felony counts of… |

John W. Whitehead — Nisha Whitehead (2025-08-27). Burning the Flag or Torching the Constitution: Only One Destroys Freedom. counterpunch.org Cancel culture—political correctness amped up on steroids, the self-righteousness of a narcissistic age, and a mass-marketed pseudo-morality that is little more than fascism disguised as tolerance—has shifted us into an Age of Intolerance. Nothing illustrates this more clearly than President Trump's latest executive order calling for criminal charges for anyone who burns the American flag—a

Kalyn Belsha (2025-08-27). Trump Administration Threatens 40 States' Funding for Vulnerable Teens Sex Ed Program. truthout.org The Trump administration is threatening to pull federal funding from 40 states for a sex education program aimed at vulnerable teens unless those states remove references in their curriculum to gender identity and transgender people. In a Tuesday press release, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said the action reflected the Trump administration's "ongoing commitment to… |

Kenny Cooper (2025-08-27). Chester city homicides fall 85% this summer. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Following The hottest months of the year

Kevin Foster (2025-08-27). Could Oregon chart the course for universal health care in the US? wagingnonviolence.org

Melvin Goodman (2025-08-27). Remembering the FBI's Deceit and John Bolton's Dangerous Career. counterpunch.org The mainstream media are describing John Bolton as an experienced diplomat and a serious analyst. He was neither. Many members of the media are also giving the Federal Bureau of Investigation credibility as a fair-minded bureaucracy that would not raid Bolton's office and home without honoring the requirement that at least two magistrate judges accept the case for Bolton's guilt. Over the past hundred years, there have been numerous examples of the FBI doing the dirty work of Democratic and Republican administrations, particularly violating laws to protect immigrants and dissidents. The racism of J. Edgar Hoover…

Nick Allison (2025-08-27). Beside the Golden Door. counterpunch.org "Let nature do the freezing and frightening and isolating in this world. Let men work and love and fight it off." —Jack Kerouac I woke up early this morning, like I do most mornings—especially in cities where I don't have a mailing address. It's not that I'm a "morning person" by nature. I'm not even

Nicole Leonard (2025-08-27). Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are marking Overdose Awareness Day for those lost to addiction epidemic. whyy.org Families and advocates this week are remembering loved ones who've died in the opioid epidemic as part of events observing International Overdose Awareness Day, which falls on August 31. | For the first time in years, the number of people who died from drug overdose deaths across the Delaware Valley and the U.S. Experts credit widespread harm reduction tactics like

Paul Street (2025-08-27). Chicago On Guard: Trump's Looming Fascist Invasion. counterpunch.org I was talking to a journalist the other day and we were both stumped on what formal legal justification, if any, the demented fascist leader Trump — really Trump's operatives under the direction of the top fascist strategist Stephen Miller — might be using to act on Herr Donald's threat to bring federal troops into

Rosalind English (2025-08-27). Court of Protection: Anorexia nervosa is a condition which may render a patient without capacity to decide on treatment. ukhumanrightsblog.com This judgment was handed down to parties via email at 3pm on 31st July 2025. A transparency order is in force. The judge has given leave for this version of the judgment to be published on condition that (irrespective of what is contained in the judgment) in any published version of the judgment the anonymity …

Sharon Zhang (2025-08-27). 102 Groups Call for Release of Palestinian American Child From Israeli Prison. truthout.org A coalition of over 100 U.S. groups is demanding that Israeli officials release 16-year-old Palestinian American Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim from imprisonment, warning that authorities are starving him and denying him medical care as they've barred the child from seeing his family for over six months. The groups called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to act to end Mohammed's "unjust"… |

Sharon Zhang (2025-08-27). Trump Envoy Sparks Fury for Telling Lebanese Journalists Not to Be "Animalistic" truthout.org The U.S. ambassador to Turkey sparked fury on Tuesday for chiding a group of Lebanese journalists to "act civilized" and not be "animalistic," saying such behavior is responsible for the strife in the Middle East. During a press conference in Beirut on Tuesday, as reporters asked questions and clamored for his attention — a typical practice in news conferences around the world — Tom Barrack… |

Steve Karnowski, Mark Vancleave, Giovanna Dell'Orto (2025-08-27). A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people. whyy.org A shooter opened fire with a rifle Wednesday through the windows of a Catholic church in Minneapolis and struck some of the nearly 200 children celebrating Mass during the first week of school, killing two and wounding 17 people in an Armed with a rifle, shotgun and pistol, 23-year-old Robin Westman approached the side of the church and shot dozens of rounds through the windows toward the children sitting in the pews during Mass at the Annun…

Studio 2 staff (2025-08-27). Is trolling the future of politics? whyy.org Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking a page out of President Donald Trump's social media playbook with trolling memes and TikTok trends. Is it time for other Democrats to follow suit?

Todd Miller (2025-08-27). Peacemaking in the Borderlands: A Reflection on the Farce of "Border Security" counterpunch.org

United World International (2025-08-27). US and Israel's pressure on the Resistance: "The project to weaken Hezbollah is not yet complete" unitedworldint.com The efforts are part of a plan for a larger regional redesign. 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 …

United World International (2025-08-27). Remarks from Ankara on the Russia—US Meeting; signals of a Military Operation in northern Syria; public servants' nationwide strike. unitedworldint.com Main political events in Türkiye in the last week. Türkiye's agenda last week was mostly shaped by international developments. Following the Russia—US talks and discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine, Turkish officials made a series of statements. Ankara signaled a military operation after PKK-affiliated PYD/YPG/SDG terrorist groups in northern Syria refused to take part in …

United World International (2025-08-27). Asian Digital Trade Zone. unitedworldint.com Emerging Opportunities for the South By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Asia is on the cusp of a historic transition—not merely in real trade or industrial leadership, but in the digital trade paradigm. As the world has hitherto spoken of digital trade more or less in contradistinction to the West, from the technological supremacy of Silicon Valley …

Veronica Riccobene (2025-08-27). Amid Crypto's Bank Takeover, Risks Of A "Flash Crash" Are Mounting. levernews.com

vvaldesperez (2025-08-27). ALOUD Conversation Series: After the Fall. aclusocal.org The first installment of our partnership with the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. | Join acclaimed journalist, co-host of Pod Save the World, and two-time New York Times bestseller Ben Rhodes and Executive Director Chandra S. Bhatnagar as they discuss Rhodes' essential new book After the Fall: Being American in the World We've Made. | A seasoned political journalist and former Deputy National Security Advisor and speechwriter for President Barack Obama, Rhodes examines various issues and events that have paved the way for the unchecked nationalism and authoritarianism endangering our democracy today. Rhode…

WHYY (2025-08-27). Music and memory. whyy.org There are songs that can transport us to memorable moments from our past, especially from our adolescence. Those memories are often vivid, conjuring up intense feelings about a first love, a broken heart, a shared experience with friends. Music, even just a few notes, has a way of unlocking forgotten events and relationships, creating a soundtrack for our lives. | Our guest this week is

WHYY (2025-08-27). Exploring Trends: How Immigration Shapes Our Region. whyy.org The Welcoming Center and WHYY are co-hosting an in-person convening to debut The State of Immigration in Greater Philadelphia.

Yunseo Chung (2025-08-27). When Border Patrol Came for Kern County. aclu.org On January 7, 2025, residents of California's Kern County woke to a startling sight: green-striped Customs and Border Patrol SUVs parked in places they had never been seen before. The SUVs were in small business parking lots and dotted along rural highways. By day's end, the immigration enforcement raids had begun. More than 70 people were arrested and taken into Border Patrol custody. |

The Independent (2025-08-27). China rejects call for joining nuclear disarmament negotiations with U.S., Russia. independent.co.ug BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | It's neither reasonable nor realistic to ask China to join the nuclear disarmament negotiations with the United States and Russia, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday. Guo made the remarks at a regular news briefing in response to reports that U.S. President Donald Trump said recently that …

The Independent (2025-08-27). Zambian president urges African nations to harmonize public health regulations. independent.co.ug LUSAKA | Xinhua | The 75th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa opened on Monday in Lusaka, with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema calling on African nations to harmonize public health regulations to improve health outcomes across the continent. Running from Aug. 25 to 27 under the theme "Building a Healthier …

The Independent (2025-08-27). IN PICS: World's first ultra zero-carbon building put into operation. independent.co.ug An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 25, 2025 shows the world's first ultra zero-carbon building, the headquarters of EV charging pile network operator TELD New Energy, in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. Equipped with cutting-edge high-tech solutions to achieve 100 percent green energy substitution, the building was put into operation Sunday in Qingdao. (Photo by Zhang Jingang/Xinhua) | This photo taken on Aug. 25, 2025 shows the world's first ultra zero-carbon building, the headquarters of EV charging pile network operator TELD New Energy, in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province Equipped with cutting-…

The Independent (2025-08-27). Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda celebrated with four awards at the Brand Africa 100 Uganda awards. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda celebrated a remarkable achievement at the Brand Africa 100 Uganda Awards, where it received four prestigious accolades that highlight its excellence, consumer admiration, and positive contributions to society. The ceremony, held at the Kampala Serena Hotel on 27 August 2025, reaffirmed the company's reputation as one …

A Guest Author (2025-08-27). Yemen denounces Israel's attacks on Sana'a, its capital. workers.org The Government of Change and Construction in Sana'a, Yemen (Ansarallah) made the following statement on Aug. 23, 2025, released by Resistance News Network. The "israeli" enemy launched a brutal aggression this afternoon on the capital [of Yemen] Sana'a, targeting vital facilities with its usual criminality. The vital Hazeiz power station, . . . |

A Guest Author (2025-08-27). Urgent press conference: DOC imperils Mumia Abu-Jamal's eyesight. workers.org By Mobilization4Mumia Black journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal, a world renown political prisoner, unjustly imprisoned for over four decades, is now incarcerated at SCI Mahanoy in Pennsylvania. This press release was issued by Mobilization4Mumia. Go to Mobilization4Mumia.com for information on who to contact to demand medical care for him. Mumia Abu-Jamal's eyesight . . . |

Amiad Horowitz (2025-08-27). 'Arrogant colonial mindset' of Trump envoy condemned in Lebanon. peoplesworld.org U.S. envoy to Lebanon Tom Barrack sparked outrage across the country this week when he referred to local journalists as "animalistic" and "uncivilized." The comments came during a press conference at the Presidential Palace, where Lebanese reporters called out their questions in the typical lively fashion of press events. Barrack's outburst was not merely undiplomatic, …

Andrea Mazzarino (2025-08-27). Thugs R Us: How MAGA Uses Violence to Consolidate Power. juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com ) — President Trump, his cabinet, and those who have profited from his rise seem to revel in public displays of cruelty. Take former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk, holding a chainsaw at a televised event to celebrate the firing of civil servants. Or Trump's White House sharing a video …

APR editor (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.

Ayurella Horn-Muller (2025-08-27). Inside the program cuts, workforce purges, and secretive reorganization of the USDA. grist.org Like many government agencies, the Department of Agriculture has a fraught history with discrimination and disenfranchisement. Farmers of color and young and beginning producers have long struggled to access capital, in the form of loans and grants, from the agency. | So in 2022, former President Joe Biden's USDA created the Regional Food Business Centers program, or RFBC, using funding from the American Rescue Plan. The program established

Charli Clement (2025-08-27). Labour's response to the UNCRPD over mental health shows it has no desire for change. thecanary.co Whilst it might already have been clear that the UK government has not properly considered the rights of disabled people in the reforms of the Mental Health Act, the response it has recently given to questions from the United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) might serve to show the depth […] | By

Charlie Jaay (2025-08-27). Israeli forces have ram-raided and looted a shop shooting 58 Palestinians. thecanary.co On Tuesday, the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF), disguised in a civilian vehicle, stormed Ramallah — the largest city in the occupied West Bank — using tear gas and live bullets, with snipers positioned on the rooftops. They broke into a currency exchange shop in the centre of the city, looting the money and confiscating all […] | By

corinna barnard (2025-08-27). Caitlin Johnstone: 21 Questions About Australian Claim of Iran Orchestrating Anti-Semitic Attacks. consortiumnews.com It's hard to see how orchestrating anti-Semitic attacks in Australia would advance Iranian interests more than the interests of some other state, like, say, just for example, Israel. By Caitlin Johnstone CaitlinJohnstone.com.au Listen to Tim Foley reading this article. Australian…

David Andersson (2025-08-27). The World Will Change When the Press Understands Its Power. dissidentvoice.org The recent Putin—Trump spectacle drew a thousand journalists to Alaska, culminating in an overhyped meeting with European leaders and President Zelensky at the White House. And for what? Nothing happened. Meanwhile, the Trump administration deployed the National Guard in Washington, D.C., followed days later by FBI raids on the home of John Bolton, his former …

Eros Salvatore (2025-08-27). A Palestinian Mother and Son Starve with Dignity. dissidentvoice.org Like the Virgin Mary, Rawan Aljuaidi speaks with dignity, each word chaste and carefully chosen; only facts and intention are allowed when spoken. Can you do a story about my infant son, Aboud? He suffers from malnutrition. I've known Rawan for almost eighteen months, and this is the first time she's asked me to write …

Frank Schumann (2025-08-27). Everyday life in the GDR captured on film. peoplesworld.org In the late 1960s, I completed an apprenticeship as a specialized glassworker in my hometown of Torgau, in the German Democratic Republic. Glass had been produced there for over 30 years. A new part of the factory had been built next to the old one, and the entire company was now called VEB Flachglaskombinat, or …

HG (2025-08-27). Disabled writer and activist targeted with malicious benefit fraud allegations. thecanary.co A disabled activist, writer, and vlogger has been targeted by false benefit fraud reports. An Instagram post by Rach (wheeliemsadvocate) detailed how she had been threatened with false benefit fraud allegations — clearly in an attempt to silence her: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rach She/Her (@wheeliemsadvocate) In a video, […] | By

Howard Altman (2025-08-27). Ukraine Is Working To Develop Its Own Air Defense Systems. twz.com The head of Ukraine's defense technology incubator offers insights into how Ukraine is working to defend its skies as foreign donations struggle to meet demand.

Jack Khoury (2025-08-27). IDF carries out overnight raid of West Nablus; Palestinians say four hospitalized. haaretz.com According to locals and security officials, IDF forces entered the city with dozens of vehicles and searched dozens of homes. Other sources said that the IDF placed snipers on several rooftops in the city center and raided multiple stores…

jagonews24 (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.

jagonews24 (2025-08-27). Nagad set for private sector handover in 3-4 months: BB Governor. jagonews24.com Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur has announced that the mobile financial service (MFS) platform Nagad will be transferred to private ownership within the next three to four months, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen digital financial services and ensure long-term sustainability.

jagonews24 (2025-08-27). Govt fixes minimum price of potato. jagonews24.com The government has fixed the minimum price of potato at Tk 22 per kg at the cold storage gate…

jagonews24 (2025-08-27). 20 days, 127% gain: The 'Aladin's lamp' story at Dhaka bourse. jagonews24.com In a stunning twist that has baffled analysts and alarmed regulators, Information Services Network Limited (ISN), a company mired in losses and paying negligible dividends, has become the stock market's most improbable fairy tale.

jagonews24 (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.

jagonews24 (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…

jagonews24 (2025-08-27). Engineering on the streets: The fierce battle between Bangladesh's BSc and diploma engineers. jagonews24.com BUET students and BSc engineering graduates demand more assistant engineer posts in the 9th grade and eligibility for 10th-grade posts. Diploma engineers, meanwhile, rally under the banner of the Institution of Diploma Engineers Bangladesh (IDEB), with seven demands, including quotas for promotion to assistant engineer and recognition of their contributions.

jagonews24 (2025-08-27). Pakistan blows up embankment as it braces for flood surge. jagonews24.com Pakistan authorities blew up an embankment next to a monsoon-engorged dam on Wednesday as flooding submerged one of the world's holiest Sikh sites…

jagonews24 (2025-08-27). 2 killed, 20 injured in US school shooting. jagonews24.com A shooting at a school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has killed two people and injured about 20, a United States Department of Justice official said. The shooter is also dead, the official stated…

jagonews24 (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.

jagonews24 (2025-08-27). Shrinking harvest: Rangpur loses 1,500 hectares arable land in 5 years. jagonews24.com Once hailed as the granary of northern Bangladesh, Rangpur is witnessing a steady erosion of its agricultural backbone, with 1,500 hectares of arable land lost to non-agricultural development over the past five years, according to data from the Rangpur District Agricultural Extension Department.

jagonews24 (2025-08-27). Shafiqul Islam made DB chief. jagonews24.com Additional Police Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam has been made chief of the Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP)…

jagonews24 (2025-08-27). CJ questions if caretaker govt revives, from when it will take effect. jagonews24.com Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed has raised a pivotal constitutional question before the Supreme Court: If the non-partisan caretaker government system is revived, from when will it take effect?

jagonews24 (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…

jagonews24 (2025-08-27). EC clears polls action plan; announcement Thursday. jagonews24.com The Election Commission (EC) has approved an action plan for the 13th parliamentary elections and will announce the roadmap on Thursday, August 28…

jagonews24 (2025-08-27). Ashwin retires from IPL to play in overseas leagues. jagonews24.com Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has retired from the Indian Premier League (IPL) and plans to play in other franchise leagues across the world…

Jake Bittle (2025-08-27). 20 years after Katrina, New Orleans' levees are sinking and short on money. grist.org It has been 20 years since New Orleans' faulty levee system failed during Hurricane Katrina, causing a flood that claimed almost 2,000 lives and inflicted more than $150 billion in economic damage. The catastrophe was so bad that some doubted the city could continue to exist at all — the U.S. House speaker at the time Rather than just patch up the damage, which would have left one of the country's most iconic cities exposed to every future storm, the f…

Jamie Hunter (2025-08-27). Bengal-MC Air Cushion Catamaran Aims To Be The Navy's Future Ultra-Adaptable Combat Ship. twz.com The U.S. Navy has ambitious plans for a new breed of smaller fast combatant vessels that can swiftly expand the surface fleet's capacity, and that possess some critical features of modern warship acquisition: affordability, adaptability, and the option of operating with or without a crew. CEO Bo Jardine thinks his company, Eureka Naval Craft, has the solution to satisfy the Navy's needs. ⚪ The Unmanned and Small Combatants

John Rachel (2025-08-27). The Case for Palestine. dissidentvoice.org The best reference for understanding the Palestine-Israel crisis is a book by Dan Kovalik. The Case for Palestine: Why It Matters and Why You Should Care is a carefully researched, meticulously documented, scholarly analysis of the longstanding confrontation, presenting a detailed account of the conflict's history. I confront the bottomless depths of despair and uncontrollable …

Joseph Trevithick (2025-08-27). USAF Hopeful Second B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Will Fly Before Year End. twz.com The Air Force has also disclosed more flight tests of the AGM-181 nuclear-armed cruise missile that will arm the B-21 and the B-52.

Joseph Trevithick (2025-08-27). YFQ-42 'Fighter Drone' Collaborative Combat Aircraft Has Flown For The First Time. twz.com

Joseph Trevithick (2025-08-27). Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile Successor Sought By Navy. twz.com

Juan Cole (2025-08-27). "Red Wine!" the Nightingale cries to the Rose: FitzGerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:6. juancole.com The sixth quatrain of Edward FitzGerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám continues with its celebration of wine-drinking in the morning. It connects ancient Iran's language of Middle Persian or Pahlavi, spoken in the Sasanian Empire 224—651 AD with the biblical figure of David, said in the Qur'an to be the author of the Psalms. VI. And …

Kate Yoder (2025-08-27). Why the US government is trying to revive the climate change 'debate'. grist.org Should you be worried about climate change? The answer used to be debatable — literally. | Way back in 2007, NPR aired a debate over the proposition that "

Mark Gruenberg (2025-08-27). Obamacare saved by court ruling, for now. peoplesworld.org BALTIMORE—In a courtroom victory for workers, families, and indeed the entire country, the cities of Chicago, Baltimore, and Columbus, Ohio, won a nationwide stay against Trump administration rules that would severely weaken the Affordable Care Act—Obamacare—by making it more expensive, harder to get, and cover less. The Aug. 22 ruling, a stay granted by U.S. …

Mark Gruenberg (2025-08-27). Trump halts big offshore wind project, killing 1,000 jobs. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON —Donald Trump, who likes to boast he's a job creator, just killed 1,000 jobs. The pro-corporate Republican president personally pulled the federal permit for the Revolution Wind project in Long Island Sound and its associated shore facilities. Building trades members constructing the project and its onshore terminal complex, hired by the Norwegian firm Equinor, …

Michele Steinberg (2025-08-27). Vijay Prashad: Against Resurgent Militarism. consortiumnews.com Tens of millions in China and the U.S.S.R. gave their lives to defeat fascism during World War II. As imperialist militarisation rises again, No Cold War reiterates a call for peace. By Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research A walk…

Nathan Spears (2025-08-27). The human brain: new discoveries in neuroscience. thecanary.co Introduction to modern neuroscience Modern neuroscience is opening up incredible new horizons in our understanding of the human brain. Over the past few decades, researchers have focused on studying the neural networks, synaptic activity and cognitive processes that determine our behaviour. The rapid development of technologies such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and optogenetics […] | By

Nathan Spears (2025-08-27). Best Online Translation Services for Immigration: USCIS and Notarized Options Compared. thecanary.co Filling out immigration forms can feel like you're building a house of cards, one shaky document, and the whole structure wobbles. Certified translations are among the most common trip-ups. If a birth certificate, diploma, or police clearance contains a single untranslated stamp or an improperly worded certification, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can kick […] | By

____ (2025-08-27). I Don't Know … smoothiex12.blogspot.com what this kid Mario Nawfal was thinking, but pairing a senior officer of the US Marines and a man of principles with some "sniper and special forces" clown with sergeant (nothing personal against sergeants) who drinks 404 Kool Aid. What did Nawfal expect? Scott absolutely flattened this "special forces" ass-hole, whose understanding of war is as good as my understanding of the Chinese choreography. Does Nawfal do this on purpose, to create drama by pairing a solid professional with serious intel background with some creep who has no tool kit to grasp operational and strategic realities of SMO? After he was t…

____ (2025-08-27). Russia's Strategic … smoothiex12.blogspot.com air space and China's (and USSR's too) 80th Anniversary celebration. Promises to be epic. Europe soils itself while Exxon gets ready.

Peter Blunt (2025-08-27). When the 'Saints' Come Marching In. dissidentvoice.org They say that timing is everything. It is especially important when your last shreds of decency are fast disappearing down the drain, and you are desperate to give the appearance of wanting to salvage some claim to moral standing despite the overwhelming evidence that demonstrates unequivocally the futility of such an endeavour. Or, at least, …

Peter Elkind, Katherine Mangan (2025-08-27). The leader of Trump's assault on higher education has a troubled legal and financial history. nationofchange.org Terrell, meanwhile, rebranded himself as "Leo 2.0," attacking "DEI nonsense," comparing Black Lives Matter to ISIS and declaring the 2020 election was "stolen from President Trump and America!"

Rachel Charlton-Dailey (2025-08-27). The flag shagging, racist bellendery from the far-right is not patriotism. thecanary.co We've had a spectacular bank holiday just gone here in England. As well as blazing sunshine, this weekend saw an ancient English tradition return, that of "we're going to tell you it belongs to us because look at our flag" — dressed up as 'patriotism'. Such custom harks back to the days of the Empire, […] | By

Rachel Charlton-Dailey (2025-08-27). BREAKING: Labour just told a pack of lies to the UN over its DWP benefit cuts. thecanary.co The government has responded to urgent queries from the United Nations around it's treatment of disabled people whilst attempting to cut Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, and once again they've told an absolute pack of lies. The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities (UNCRPD) wrote to the government following […] | By

Rev. Graylan Hagler (2025-08-27). Racial fuse: Trump wants to start a fire with D.C. military takeover. peoplesworld.org In my 50-some years of community and political ministry and organizing, I thought I had seen it all. Then, when Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old former DOGE worker and software engineer known online as "Big Balls," was assaulted in Dupont Circle in a reported carjacking incident, it was déjà vu of Boston and the neighborhood where …

Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler (2025-08-27). The federal policing of DC has made us less safe. nationofchange.org We must continue our defiance and resistance, or we will find that the entire country will be changed and made into a dangerous hostile white plantation once again but for all of us.

Ryan Cristián (2025-08-27). Trump Admin Arrests Veteran For Flag Burning FOX Says Trump Deploying National Guard To Red States. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (8/24/25). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the

Sonali Kolhatkar (2025-08-27). Can we protect our children from the government? nationofchange.org As part of back-to-school preparations, teachers are patrolling their schools against ICE arrests of students and their families.

Staff (2025-08-27). Europe's Final Descent. consortiumnews.com European elites, who have lived under U.S. shelter throughout…

Staff (2025-08-27). Report: Israeli watchdog slams IDF, police commanders personally for Oct. 7 Nova massacre. haaretz.com The comptroller personally criticized senior IDF and police officials in a draft investigating their conduct during the massacre at the music festival. The IDF has previously said the comptroller is targeting it to fill the vacuum created by the government's refusal to appoint a state commission of inquiry…

Stephen Prager (2025-08-27). Grocery chains are passing Trump tariff costs on to US consumers with higher prices: Report. nationofchange.org The price of food has increased by 3 percent in the past year, with meats, poultry, fish, and eggs getting 5.6 percent more expensive from June 2024 to June 2025.

Steve Topple (2025-08-27). 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 Wednesday 27 August 2025 Aries ‚ôà The Capricorn Moon tugs you away from impulsive flare-ups and towards disciplined persistence. Today, your task is to commit to the long haul: whether […] | By

The Canary (2025-08-27). More than 100 groups are now mobilising to shut down the UK's largest arms fair. thecanary.co A coalition of over 100 grassroots organisations and activist groups will converge on the ExCeL Centre on September 9 for 'The Big One'. The mass protest action is taking place on the first day of the returning Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) arms fair. The coalition includes a large number of pro-Palestine organisations, as […] | By

The Canary (2025-08-27). The DWP PIP review by Stephen Timms is under increased scrutiny. thecanary.co A group of anti-poverty, disability, and carer charities have sent an open letter to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) minister Stephen Timms, ahead of his review into Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The letter urges for Timms to commit to genuine co-production with disabled people — rather than exclusionary and predetermined policy-making from on high. […] | By

The Canary (2025-08-27). The UK's main domestic abuse risk assessment tool is not fit for purpose. thecanary.co Hourglass is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to ending the abuse, harm, exploitation, and neglect of older people. The organisation has responded to comments by the safeguarding minister Jess Phillips, who admitted the main risk assessment tool for domestic abuse "doesn't work". Its calling on the government and safeguarding partners to recognise the risks older […] | By

The Canary (2025-08-27). Trade unionists and campaigners come together to tackle rise of the far right and climate crisis. thecanary.co A coalition of trade unionists, climate justice groups, and grassroots organisers have issued an open letter urging the labour movement to confront the rising threat of climate misinformation and the resurgence of the far right in communities and workplaces across the UK. The coalition is organising the Workers Planet event in Brighton during TUC Congress, […] | By

Thomas Newdick (2025-08-27). Navy P-8 Poseidon Carrying Secretive Radar Pod Seen In Russian Fighter's Intercept Video. twz.com The radar-based AN/APS-154 Advanced Airborne Sensor pod is seen extended below the P-8's fuselage on a rare mission over the Black Sea.

Thomas Newdick (2025-08-27). China Has Modified These Trucks As HIMARS Lookalikes. twz.com

tn.ai (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.

tn.ai (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.

tn.ai (2025-08-27). IRGC Neutralizes Terrorists in SE Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) carried out three operations against terrorist groups in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan, killing and arresting dozens.

tn.ai (2025-08-27). Iran Needs Strong Army, Says Commander. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran should have a powerful Army to safeguard the nation, Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami said, stressing that the country has no choice but to get stronger in the current circumstances.

tn.ai (2025-08-27). Embassy Rejects 'Baseless' Telegraph Story on Iran Uranium Enrichment. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Embassy in London categorically rejected a report by The Daily Telegraph alleging Tehran's willingness to reduce uranium enrichment levels, describing the claims as "baseless" and part of a broader disinformation campaign.

tn.ai (2025-08-27). IAEA Inspectors in Iran to Oversee Bushehr Nuclear Plant Refueling: FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reassured the MPs that the return of IAEA inspectors to Iran is solely to oversee the scheduled refueling of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, stressing that cooperation with the UN nuclear agency will fully comply with Iranian law.

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