middleeasteye.net (2025-09-01). US poll finds 60 percent of Gen Z voters back Hamas over Israel in Gaza war
A new survey has revealed a sharp generational split in United States attitudes towards Israel's war on Gaza, with younger voters showing unprecedented support for Hamas as Israel carries out a genocide.
(2025-09-01). Families search for loved ones after overnight strikes in Gaza. aljazeera.com The body of a child was pulled from the rubble as families searched for loved ones trapped under the remains of their ho…
(2025-09-01). Why Even "Progressive" Dem Leaders won't Stand up on Gaza: AIPAC's Undue Influence. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Why has the Democratic leadership shown such reluctance to take effective legislative action to halt the flow of arms and military supplies to Israel, given the Netanyahu government's orchestrated genocide and starvation in Gaza? Despite the overwhelming consensus among grassroots Democrats, the Democratic National Committee just last …
(2025-09-01). Friday 9/5: Israel: Stop Killing Palestinians! Stop Starving Gaza! indybay.org 456 Montgomery – Israeli Consulate…
(2025-09-01). Abu Obeida's fate uncertain as Israel claims success in third assassination attempt. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – On Sunday, Israel said that an airstrike on Gaza City on Saturday killed Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas. Hamas has not yet said whether or not the Israeli claims are true.Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz said that Abu Obeida, who was known as Hudhayfah al-Kahlout, was killed in a targeted strike based on information they already had about where he was. After he spoke, the Israeli army and the Shin Bet (internal security agency) made a joint statement saying they were in charge of the operation.Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, is wa…
(2025-09-01). Fears of Netanyahu's assassination by Yemen prompt tightened security measures. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – After a series of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen that killed high-ranking Yemeni officials, Israel has put in place extraordinary security measures to protect Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The International Criminal Court (ICC) wants him for war crimes in Gaza.The Israeli Broadcasting Authority says that the Shin Bet, Israel's internal security agency, has put in place special safety measures for Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yisrael Katz, and other high-ranking government officials after Yemen's Ansar Allah movement (Houthis) made clear threats against them.As part of the new security measures, Israel…
(2025-09-01). "Gideon's Chariots" collapse: Leaked document exposes strategic failures in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli Channel 12 has released the contents of a secret military document that admits the "Gideon's Chariots" operation in the Gaza Strip failed. The report says that the campaign, which started in May 2025 with the goal of defeating Hamas and freeing Israeli prisoners, has not met its main goals.The leaked document said that the failure was due to bad operational planning and the strategy used against Hamas not being right. Hamas's guerrilla-style combat tactics were very effective against Israel's conventional military approach. The report also said that Israel "made every possible mistake," such as…
(2025-09-01). Houthis target Israeli ship 'Scarlet Ray' in Red Sea. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Yemeni group, Houthis, announced on Monday targeting a ship in the Red Sea using a missile.Houthi rebels confirmed they targeted the Liberian-flagged 'Scarlet Ray', which is Israeli-owned, claiming a direct hit. Yemeni forces spokesman Yahya Saree said in a video statement on Monday that the forces had carried out a military operation targeting the Israeli oil tanker 'Scarlet Ray' in the northern Red Sea, revealing that the operation was carried out with a ballistic missile in support of Gaza.UKMTO WARNING 029-25-ATTACK | 31 AUG 2025 1730UTC
(2025-09-01). The names of Palestinian journalists killed by Israel in Gaza. aljazeera.com These are the names of 274 Palestinian journalists in Gaza killed by Israel since October 7, 2023.
(2025-09-01). American Citizens on the Frontlines of Gaza's War Crimes. counterpunch.org 
Serving in the military is the ultimate test of loyalty. When young Americans raise their right hand, they pledge to defend their nation, their Constitution, their people. Yet for many young Americans, that oath is NOT made to the United States military. Instead, they pack their bags, fly across the Atlantic, and enlist in a foreign army—the Israeli War Machine, aka, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
(2025-09-01). "What About My Friends Who Don't Care About Gaza?" , And Other Questions. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Slow Heat asks on Youtube, "Hi Caitlin‚Ää—‚Ääquestion‚Ää—‚ÄäI have friends, some lifelong, who I don't associate with anymore because, while maybe not supporting, are at the very least ambivalent towards the genocide. I just can't be around people who are more concerned with what show or restaurant they're trying next. Am I the asshole?" | I've been lucky enough not to have anyone signifi…
(2025-09-01). Friday 9/5: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/callgaza253…
(2025-09-01). Thursday 9/4: Global Strike For Gaza. indybay.org Everywhere…
(2025-09-01). Update from the Red Cross Field Hospital, Rafah: 15-Month Operational Summary. icrc.org Rafah, Gaza Strip – 9 May 2024 to 31 July 2025…
(2025-09-01). Tuesday 9/16: Webinar: Dire Healthcare Situation in Gaza. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/dire-healthcare-gaza…
(2025-09-01). Let them in: Opening Gaza to the foreign Press Corps. juancole.com by Dr Binoy Kampmark ( Middle East Monitor ) — The Fourth Estate may not be in a good way, corrupted and compromised as it is, but in some instances, it remains the only light cast over the predations and ghastliness of power. For that precise reason, the state of Israel has been most cautious, …
(2025-09-01). Aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg set to sail for Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-09-01). Hamas confirms death of Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar. newarab.com 
Pictures released by the Palestinian Islamist group on Saturday showed him alongside other political and
(2025-09-01). Hamas military spokesman Abu Obeida killed in Gaza, Katz says. newarab.com 
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Sunday that the army had assassinated Abu Obeida, the spokesman for Hamas' military wing. | Katz's comments on the attack, which took place on Saturday, followed an earlier announcement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the attack on the Qassam Brigades spokesman. | "Hamas terror spokesperson Abu Obeida was eliminated in Gaza and sent to meet all the liquidated members of the axis of evil from Iran, Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen at the bottom of hell," Katz said on X. | "Congratulations to the IDF and Shin Bet for the flawless execution," he added, referring t…
(2025-09-01). Israel continues to reject Gaza peace deal, intensifies strikes. newarab.com 
Hebrew media reported on Saturday that the Israeli security cabinet will not discuss any prisoner-exchange arrangement during its meeting on Sunday, despite mounting international concern and appeals fr…
(2025-09-01). Media Action for Gaza: Protect Journalists. Let Reporters In. newarab.com 
At the rate journalists are being In nearly 23 months, at least 210 journalists have been killed by the Israeli army in this territory, according to The New Arab joins with more than 150 other media outlets across the world, to condemn these crimes. And we call on the Israeli authorities to allow independent access for the international press in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-09-01). Thousands protest Israel's war on Gaza near Venice Film Festival. newarab.com 
Thousands protested Saturday against Israel's siege of Organised by left-wing political groups in northeast
(2025-09-01). Trump's post-war Gaza plan sees relocation of population: Report. newarab.com 
(2025-09-01). Israeli school year opens amid Gaza war, protests and teacher shortages. haaretz.com Just under three million Israeli students return to schools as the 700th day of the Gaza war approaches. Hundreds of teens plan to skip school for demonstrations, while shortages of 1,470 teachers and unfinished reconstruction efforts shadow the year's start…
(2025-09-01). Report: Internal IDF document concludes months-long Gaza offensive failed. haaretz.com Channel 12 News reported that the document concludes Israel inadvertently provided resources to Hamas, depleted its forces, and lost international support…
(2025-09-01). Gaza: Israel is killing far more Civilians than is typical for modern Wars. juancole.com By Neta Crawford, University of Oxford (The Conversation) — Hamas killed about 1,200 people in Israel, mostly unarmed civilians, in its surprise attack on southern Israel on October 7 2023. Using Gaza health ministry statistics, the UN says more than 62,000 people have subsequently been killed in Gaza since Israel launched its military campaign against …
(2025-09-01). White House plots total ethnic cleansing of Gaza. wsws.org On Sunday, the Washington Post published a 38-page plan for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza, drawn up with the collusion of the Boston Consulting Group and the staff of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and discussed at the White House.
(2025-09-01). Thursday 9/4: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org
(2025-09-01). ICRC president: Mass evacuation of Gaza City unfeasible and incomprehensible. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC appalled by strike on Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Israel and the occupied territories: Intensification of hostilities threatens to worsen catastrophic humanitarian conditions in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Boycott Chevron Banner Drop on Gilman Walkway. indybay.org Gigantic Chevron Genocide Banner Deployed Despite High Winds…
(2025-09-01). Sunday 9/7: Webinar: Emergency Call to Global Action that Can End the Genocide Now! indybay.org Zoom | tinyurl.com/LifelineForPalestineSept7…
(2025-09-01). Sunday 9/7: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2025-09-01). Chinese scientists create plants that glow in the dark. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Chinese scientists have successfully realized the concept of an "Avatar" world, where plants illuminate an entire ecosystem, and have created succulents that glow in the dark. Popular Science magazine explained that there are many bioluminescent organisms on Earth, such as mushrooms, fish, and plankton. Scientists have previously attempted to "deliver light" to plants themselves.In 2024, the biotechnology company Light Bro developed a special type of petunia called "Firefly." This represented a major breakthrough in the genetic engineering of bioluminescent plants, but the petunia's light was dim and o…
(2025-09-01). Why Google's Nano Banana is a danger to artists. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Google recently revealed Gemini's Nano Banana, a new AI image editing model that is claimed to have surpassed competitors such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Musk's Grok.While the latest AI model is being celebrated among tech enthusiasts, artists are already expressing concerns on social media, taking into account negatives such as generating base sketches from models, creating poses and reactions from a single illustration, feeding the model an artist's work to produce comic panels in a specific style, and many more.Why Google's Nano Banana is a danger to artists: 3. Create many poses from single ill…
(2025-09-01). China's Xi urges regional leaders to oppose 'Cold War mentality' at summit. aljazeera.com Chinese leader pledges $280m in aid to members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation at summit in Tianjin.
(2025-09-01). Clashes in Australia's Melbourne as thousands rally against immigration. aljazeera.com Thousands of people rally in cities, including Sydney, Perth, Canberra and Brisbane, demanding end to 'mass migration'.
(2025-09-01). Indonesian groups delay protests in Jakarta as police tighten security. aljazeera.com Move comes as police set up checkpoints across Jakarta and deploy armoured vehicles to Parliament.
(2025-09-01). North Korea's Kim Jong Un inspects new missile production line. aljazeera.com Kim Jong Un's visit comes ahead of planned trip to China to attend military parade with Xi Jinping.
(2025-09-01). At least 600 killed as powerful earthquake rocks eastern Afghanistan. aljazeera.com Toll likely to rise, with significant damage reported across mountainous provinces of Kunar and Nangahar, sources say.
(2025-09-01). Timeline of Afghanistan's deadliest earthquakes since 2015. aljazeera.com Afghanistan is prone to tremors due to its location near the meeting point of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
(2025-09-01). Afghanistan earthquake live: More than 800 people killed, 2,500 injured. aljazeera.com Officials say at least 800 people killed and 2,500 injured after the magnitude 6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan.
(2025-09-01). Israel Murders Journalists. aljazeera.com Keep their voices alive.
(2025-09-01). Barcelona draw with Rayo Vallecano in La Liga after VAR outage. aljazeera.com Rayo were furious after a VAR failure meant Lamine Yamal's first-half penalty could not be reviewed in their 1-1 draw.
(2025-09-01). Isak signs with Liverpool from Newcastle for record British fee: Report. aljazeera.com The Premier League champions' signing of the Swedish international closes the summer's most drawn-out transfer saga.
(2025-09-01). Suarez, Messi, Inter Miami lose to Seattle Sounders in Leagues Cup final. aljazeera.com Seattle record an emphatic win in a match where Miami's Luis Suarez appeared to spit on a Sounders staffer post-game.
(2025-09-01). US Open: Novak Djokovic sets new record to reach quarterfinals. aljazeera.com The 24-time Grand Slam champion sets another mark as the oldest male player to reach the quarters at all four majors.
(2025-09-01). Hundreds feared dead after earthquake in Afghanistan. aljazeera.com More than 600 people have been killed after a magnitude 6 earthquake struck just before midnight in Afghanistan.
(2025-09-01). Pro-Palestine Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike Are Dying. counterpunch.org 
Political prisoner T. Hoxha is dying. She is on her 18th day of hunger strike in HMP Peterborough in protest of the prison's politically-targeted abuses. One of the Filton 24 detained indefinitely under the UK's "Terrorism Act" while awaiting trial next spring, Hoxha is alleged to have participated in the heroic dismantling of an Elbit
(2025-09-01). The Grotesque Fruits Of Your Labor. levernews.com 
(2025-09-01). Being a Reserve Currency is Not a Zero-One Proposition. counterpunch.org 
There is a huge amount of silliness around the dollar's status as the world's leading reserve currency. "Leading" is the key word in that sentence. There are several currencies that countries treat as a reserve currency: the euro, the British Pound, the Japanese yen, the Chinese Renminbi, and even the Swiss frac. The dollar is
(2025-09-01). Democracy Now! 2025-09-01 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Monday, September 1, 2025 | Democracy Now! Monday, September 1, 2025…
(2025-09-01). China's first BRICS 'Smart and Secure Trade Lane' route launched in Xiamen. ecns.cn A shipment of cargo labelled with "Smart and Secure Trade Lane (SSTL)" completed customs clearance on Sunday at Xiamen Customs in southeast China's Fujian Province.
(2025-09-01). China releases fourth list of war memorials to hornor worldwide contributions. ecns.cn China on Friday released the fourth list of newly designated memorial facilities and historical sites to commemorate the Chinese people's 14-year arduous war against Japanese aggression, honoring the contributions of overseas Chinese and international anti-fascist forces.
(2025-09-01). Policy support lifts economic confidence. ecns.cn China's economy showed signs of improvement in August as policy measures established to balance domestic demand and supply took effect and a recovering capital market lifted confidence, analysts and executives said.
(2025-09-01). Pricing law overhaul to ensure fair competition. ecns.cn It is part of a broad modernization of China's market regulation framework, working in concert with recent revisions to the anti-monopoly law and the anti-unfair competition law.
(2025-09-01). Nurturing a bright future for China-Africa cooperation. ecns.cn You have witnessed and benefited from China-Kenya and China-Africa friendship and cooperation, and you have helped build and spread the friendly cooperation between China and Kenya and between China and Africa," Xi said in the letter.
(2025-09-01). Xi hails groundbreaking, historic achievements in SCO development, cooperation. ecns.cn The member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have brought about groundbreaking and historic achievements in the organization's development and cooperation, said Chinese President Xi Jinping.
(2025-09-01). Full text of President Xi's speech at the 25th Meeting of Council of Heads of State of SCO. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping addressed the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in North China's port city of Tianjin on Monday morning.
(2025-09-01). President Xi: China to host, ensure success of SCO forums. ecns.cn The president said in the next five years, China will treat 500 patients with congenital heart disease, perform 5,000 cataract operations, and carry out 10,000 cancer screenings for other SCO countries.
(2025-09-01). Leaders of SCO member states approve development strategy for next decade. ecns.cn Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states on Monday approved a development strategy for the organization in the 2026-2035 period during the ongoing SCO Tianjin Summit.
(2025-09-01). Leaders of SCO member states issue statement supporting multilateral trading system. ecns.cn Leaders of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Monday issued a statement on supporting the multilateral trading system during the ongoing SCO Tianjin Summit.
(2025-09-01). Leaders of SCO member states issue statement on WWII victory, UN founding anniversary. ecns.cn Leaders of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Monday issued a statement on the 80th anniversary of World War II victory and of the founding of the United Nations (UN), during the ongoing SCO Tianjin Summit.
(2025-09-01). President Xi Jinping delivers keynote speech at 'SCO Plus' Meeting. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday delivered a keynote speech at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus" Meeting in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin.
(2025-09-01). Xi addresses 'SCO Plus' Meeting in China's Tianjin. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping addressed the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus" Meeting in North China's port city of Tianjin Monday afternoon.The SCO has increasingly become a catalyst for the development and reform of the global governance system, said Xi when addressing the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus" Meeting in Tianjin.
(2025-09-01). Greater collaboration in AI high on agenda. ecns.cn The Shanghai Cooperation Organization remains committed to deepening pragmatic cooperation in artificial intelligence, and China's rapid development in the field is drawing growing attention from other SCO countries, officials and experts said.
(2025-09-01). Asia-Pacific students mic up on coexistence of civilizations. ecns.cn Thanh Theerapasiri (third from left) from Regents International School Pattaya, Thailand, and Myat Noe Phyu of MCTA: RVi Academy Mandalay in Myanmar (second from left) are crowned champions of the junior and youth categories, respectively.
(2025-09-01). Special exhibition on archives of Anti-Japanese Aggression War held in Fujia. ecns.cn The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Various exhibitions have been held across China.
(2025-09-01). Historical relics on display in Hong Kong to commemorate its fight against Japanese aggression. ecns.cn This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. On Dec. 8, 1941, Japanese troops attacked Hong Kong. After 18 days of resistance, British forces surrendered, and Hong Kong fell on Dec.25, beginning three years and eight months of hardship.
(2025-09-01). Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 kicks off in Tianjin. ecns.cn The SCO Summit 2025 took place in Tianjin on Sunday. The summit is a key gathering that has brought together leaders of more than 20 countries and 10 international organizations to consolidate consensus on cooperation and promote a much closer SCO community with a shared future.
(2025-09-01). Stacey Chan wins championship of Miss Hong Kong 2025 Pageant. ecns.cn Rhythmic gymnast Stacey Chan triumphed over 13 other finalists to claim the coveted title of Miss Hong Kong 2025 in a ceremony at TVB City in Tseung Kwan O on Sunday evening.
(2025-09-01). China's summer travel season lasting 62 days ends. ecns.cn Aug. 31 marked the end of the 62-day summer travel season on China's railways.
(2025-09-01). Picturesque morning glow over the Xijiang River in south China. ecns.cn The golden waterway of the Xijiang River in Wuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, bathe in the rosy hues of dawn.
(2025-09-01). A glimpse of a 3-story highway bridge in NW China>. ecns.cn The bridge with a drop of 350 meters has become a hot spot in Taiyuan as many residents and tourists drive to the mountain to see the spectacular site and share photos on Chinese social media.
(2025-09-01). Aerial view of cultural relic Jinci Temple in NW China. ecns.cn Jinci Temple, built as a shrine dedicated to the first feudal lord of the Jin State during the early Western Zhou Dynasty (1046-771 BC), houses a wealth of cultural heritage that dates back to the Song Dynasty.
(2025-09-01). From steel helmet to group photo: Memories of resistance war against Japanese aggression preserved. ecns.cn The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. China News Network visited the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, uncovering stories of the resistance against Japanese aggression—from a steel helmet pierced by a bullet to an old photo known as "A tree of the Eighth Route Army. "That remarkable period also offered the world a window into the Communist Party of China and the resistance against Japanese aggression, as captured by the pens and lenses of foreign…
(2025-09-01). Defender of the Backwoods: The Good Life of Andy Mahler. counterpunch.org 
Andy Mahler, the valiant defender of America's backwoods, lived in and learned from the forests he spent much of his life fighting to protect from senseless destruction and corporate exploitation. When much of the mainstream environmental movement wrote off rural people, Mahler built a powerful movement among them: decentralized, democratic and rooted in place. Mahler was a visionary, whose capacity for empathy, for both humans and the natural world, was matched only by his steely refusal to compromise on vital matters of ecological principle. Mahler's life, lived to the max, is a testament for a new kind of envi…
(2025-09-01). Clean Solar Outshines Filthy Oil. counterpunch.org 
"We can have a world that runs on a resource that's available to everyone everywhere." — Bill McKibben There's a renaissance of nature powering the world, and it's happening throughout the planet hidden from public view because it's everywhere all at once and not in one isolated location easily identified. It's solar panel installations experiencing
(2025-09-01). Why Food and Nutrition Deserves Its Own Public School Curriculum. counterpunch.org Overconsumption and consumerism have thrown up new social, environmental, and economic challenges. There is an urgent need to course-correct by changing how we use our limited resources. One important step would be to teach children the importance of mindful living by grounding their education in the fundamentals of human ecology. A national human ecology curriculum
(2025-09-01). What the Arrest of a Former President Means for Sri Lanka. counterpunch.org 
"Don't worry, I will control the situation", former president Ranil Wickremesinghe told reporters and supporters as he arrived at court in a van stuffed full of lawyers and legal aides on 22 August. Hours later, local news was flooded with photographs of Wickremesinghe in handcuffs, being escorted by uniformed police officers, and of his silhouette
(2025-09-01). Missiles, drones, lasers: New weapons expected at Beijing military parade. geo.tv 
Chinese military personnel take part in a rehearsal ahead of a vast parade on September 3, 2025, in Beijing. — AFPChina will showcase a range of new weapons during a vast military parade on Wednesday, in a show of strength that is being seen as a challenge to US military…
(2025-09-01). More than 800 killed in Afghanistan earthquake. geo.tv 
Children receive treatment at a hospital after an earthquake in Afghanistan's Jalalabad on September 1, 2025. — AFP610 people killed in Kunar, 12 died in Nangarhar: authorities.Rescuers race to reach hamlets in area with history of quakes.Administration using helicopters to ferry out…
(2025-09-01). China's Xi slams 'bullying' behaviour in world order as SCO nations gather. geo.tv 
Chinese President Xi Jinping gives a speech during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Centre in Tianjin, China, September 1, 2025. — Rueters
(2025-09-01). Trump says he will order voter ID requirement for every vote. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump attends a meeting at the Oval Office, at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, August 25, 2025. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will issue an executive order to require voter identification from every voter."Voter ID…
(2025-09-01). Flock's Aggressive Expansions Go Far Beyond Simple Driver Surveillance. indybay.org Build it (an authoritarian tracking infrastructure) and they (expanded uses) will come…
(2025-09-01). Saturday 9/6: Archive Fever. indybay.org ATA Gallery, 992 Valencia (@ 21st), San Francisco…
(2025-09-01). Nautical Protest to Trade Poultry Policy. indybay.org Activists use Trader Joe's nautical theme to urge the company to follow its moral compass and steer away from Perdue's Petaluma Poultry. "Perdue" morphed into "Perdon't."
(2025-09-01). Flock Safety's Feature Updates Cannot Make Automated License Plate Readers Safe. indybay.org Two recent statements from the surveillance company—one addressing Illinois privacy violations and another defending the company's national surveillance network—reveal a troubling pattern: when confronted by evidence of widespread abuse, Flock Safety has blamed users, downplayed harms, and doubled down on the very systems that enabled the violations in the first place.
(2025-09-01). The new Trumponomics. indybay.org Trumponomics represents something of an attempt by the leading capitalist power to find an emergency exit from the order it created itself, based on the free movement of goods and capital. The fact that the dollar will probably lose its previous function as a safe haven for private money capital seeking investment is not only accepted by many Trump advisors, but also desired.
(2025-09-01). From hegemon to blackmailer. indybay.org Local economists largely agree that Trump's protectionist policies are deeply irrational. There is a lot of truth in this: the constant back-and-forth in his tariff policy is destabilizing the global economy and also placing an enormous strain on the US economy… | Trump's policies are a symptom, not a cause, of the crisis of globalized capitalism.
(2025-09-01). Cambodia: Revised Law Endangers Citizenship. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Front side of the National Assembly of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, May 7, 2019. | © Daniel Kalker/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images | (Bangkok) — Cambodia's National Assembly passed amendments to its citizenship law on August 25, 2025, that allow the government to silence dissent by reworking Cambodian citizenship, Human Rights Watch said today. The amended citizenship law strips nationals, naturalized citizens, and dual citizens of the most basic protections of nationality if convicted by ruling Cambodia People's Party-controlled courts of treason or "collusion with foreign powers.
(2025-09-01). Colombia: Don't Cut Ombudsperson's Office Budget. hrw.org Headquarters of the Ombudsman's Office in Bogotá, Colombia, June 15, 2020. | © Defensoría del Pueblo 2020 | (Bogotá) — Proposed budget cuts to Colombia's Ombudsperson's Office would be a blow to the protection of human rights in the country, Human Rights Watch said today.The Ombudsperson's Office requested a very modest budget increase for 2026, partly to keep pace with the roughly 5 percent annual inflation rate and partly to allow for an expansion of work that is sorely needed in light of Colombia's evolving human rights concerns. Instead, the budget proposed by the government of Gustavo Petro wou…
(2025-09-01). Mexico: Electoral Process Undermines Judicial Independence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Federal court workers in Mexico City protest against a proposal that would remove and replace all judges in the country in popular elections, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. | © 2024 Eduardo Verdugo/AP Photo…
(2025-09-01). UK: Rights Protections Needed in Gulf Trade Pact. hrw.org Click to expand Image | UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 9, 2024. | © 2024 Press Association via AP Images | (Beirut) — The United Kingdom government should publicly pledge to incorporate strong human rights conditions before a Free Trade Agreement between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is signed, a coalition of 14 human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch, and trade unions said in a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer today. "Without strong rights protections in the forthcoming Gulf trade…
(2025-09-01). Zimbabwe: Rights Activists Acquitted After Year-Long Trial. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police officers outside the Magistrates Court in Harare, Zimbabwe, April 6, 2021. | © 2021 Tafadzwa Ufumeli/Getty Images | (Johannesburg) — A Zimbabwe court's acquittal of three human rights activists on disorderly conduct charges more than a year after their arrest highlights the authorities' misuse of the criminal justice system against dissidents, Human Rights Watch said today. Zimbabwean authorities should end politically motivated arrests and prosecutions of human rights defenders, activists, and journalists.On August 21, 2025, a Harare Magistrates Court acquitted the hu…
(2025-09-01). Sri Lanka: Ambiguous Loss. icrc.org Dealing with frozen grief…
(2025-09-01). ICRC response in Southern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org 15 July to 15 August 2025…
(2025-09-01). Philippines: "The Book of Memories" book and exhibit launch. icrc.org A tribute to Marawi's missing people and their families' relentless search for answers…
(2025-09-01). 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…
(2025-09-01). Joint statement: DIRCO and ICRC call for stronger political commitment to uphold IHL across Africa. icrc.org Pretoria, 19 August 2025…
(2025-09-01). Saturday 9/6: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2025-09-01). Saturday 9/6: How Do We Fight MAGA? indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2025-09-01). BAU shut sine die, students asked to vacate dorms. jagonews24.com Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has been declared closed for an indefinite period following an attack by outsiders on students protesting for a combined degree.
(2025-09-01). CU remains tense following student—local clashes. jagonews24.com A tense situation continues to prevail across Chittagong University (CU) following a clash between students and local residents of Zobra village, adjacent to the university, on Sunday. Most shops near the university's gate number 2 remain closed.
(2025-09-01). Over 250 killed as 6.0 quake strikes Afghanistan. jagonews24.com More than 20 people have been killed after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan, local officials said.
(2025-09-01). Taliban govt seeks int'l aid after catastrophic earthquake. jagonews24.com Afghanistan's Taliban government officials have urged aid organizations to assist in the rescue efforts in remote mountainous areas following a 6.0-magnitude earthquake in the eastern part of the country.
(2025-09-01). Afghanistan quake death toll exceeds 600, over 1,500 injured. jagonews24.com The death toll from the earthquake in Afghanistan has risen to more than 600, with over 1,500 injured, according to the country's Interior Ministry.
(2025-09-01). One patient every 5 minutes, says Afghan doctor amid quake crisis. jagonews24.com Dr. Muladad couldn't sleep the whole night as he had to lead his staff in treating a wave of patients following the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.
(2025-09-01). Journalist found murdered under Rupsha Bridge in Khulna. jagonews24.com A journalist was found murdered under the Khan Jahan Ali Bridge, commonly known as Rupsha Bridge, in Khulna on Sunday evening.
(2025-09-01). BB Deputy Governor barred from traveling abroad. jagonews24.com Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Dr Md Habibur Rahman was barred from traveling to Namibia to attend a government programme. He was scheduled to depart on a 5: 00 pm flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Sunday (31 August), but immigration authorities stopped him at the last moment.
(2025-09-01). BNP marks 47th anniv today, announces 6-day programme. jagonews24.com Today marks the 47th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The party has planned a series of programmes across the country, including events in the capital, to commemorate the occasion.
(2025-09-01). The great egg-layoff: Plover halts football for 28 days. jagonews24.com In a dramatic twist on the football pitch, the beautiful game had to take a backseat this weekend as nature scored a stunning victory in regional Australia. A protected native bird, the masked lapwing, affectionately known as the plover, laid a single egg right in the heart of the action: the centre circle of Jerrabomberra Regional Sports Complex, just 20 minutes from Canberra.
(2025-09-01). The fascist legacy. indybay.org The resurgent Poor Peoples Campaign calls for a moral reorientation of the US, where exploitation, social warfare against the poor, and real warfare over resources and power are currently part of "business."… | This market fundamentalism is destroying society.
(2025-09-01). Defending Immigrant Workers from ICE, Police, Sheriff & Billionaire SF Mayor Lurie. indybay.org Regular solidarity actions are taking place to defend immigrants seized by ICE in San Francisco. A speaker talked about their actions.
(2025-09-01). Ancient tombs unearthed in Iraq due to drought. newarab.com 
Archaeologists in The tombs, believed to be over 2,300 years old, were unearthed at the edges of the
(2025-09-01). Anger over US decision to revoke Palestinian officials' visas. newarab.com 
(2025-09-01). British embassy in Cairo closes after Egypt removes barriers. newarab.com 
(2025-09-01). Chicago mayor defies Trump's immigration crackdown plans. newarab.com 
(2025-09-01). Iraqi govt pulls PMF bill due to internal divisions, US pressure. newarab.com 
The Iraqi government has withdrawn a draft law regulating the Parliamentarians and officials told The New Arab's sister site, Al‚ÄëAraby Al‚ÄëJadeed, that the decision reflects not only external pressure from Washington, but also deep internal disagreements that have rendered the bill politically unviable in its current form. | The draft law aimed to formally integrate…
(2025-09-01). Israel bombs houses, children in Abu Obeida 'assassination'. newarab.com 
Israeli strikes targeted parts of
(2025-09-01). Israel expands Hebron settlement as cabinet weighs annexation. newarab.com 
The has been condemned by Palestinians as part of a broader strategy to entrench total control over the territory and block The Kiryat Arba settlement council confirmed on Saturday that a new neighbourh…
(2025-09-01). Israel mulls West Bank annexation over Palestine recognition. newarab.com 
Extension of Israeli sovereignty to the West Bank – de facto annexation of land captured in the 1967 Middle East war – was on the agenda for Prime Minis…
(2025-09-01). Lebanon to discuss army's Hezbollah disarmament plan on 5 Sept. newarab.com 
A cabinet session to discuss the Lebanese army's plan to disarm all militant groups in the country, including Hezbollah, will be held on 5 September, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's Office announced Friday. | The anticipated session was initially scheduled for 2 September. | Salam said his government will meet next Friday afternoon at the Baabda Presidential Palace to discuss In an unprecedented move, the cabinet assigned the army wi…
(2025-09-01). Muslim activist urges US workers to come together on Labor Day. newarab.com 
With mass demonstrations "This is our time. Labor Day is when labour really shows up," she tells The New Arab. "With everything happening with this administration — cuts to Medicaid, the Fed [Federal Reserve], the CDC [Cen…
(2025-09-01). Passenger train derails in Egypt killing at least 3, injures 94. newarab.com 
A passenger The train derailed as it travelled to
(2025-09-01). Rights groups condemn enforced disappearances in MENA. newarab.com 
Human rights organisations have marked the In a joint statement released on 30 August, international and MENA organisations described enforced disappearance as a deep wound in the human rights landscape of the region. They said it is no lo…
(2025-09-01). RSF's Hemedti sworn in as head of parallel Sudanese government. newarab.com 
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, head of the paramilitary Dagalo, known as Hemedti, has rarely been seen in
(2025-09-01). Three arrested after appeals court ruling on UK migrant hotel. newarab.com 
(2025-09-01). Ukraine vows to retaliate after Russian attacks on power sector. newarab.com 
Three and a half years into the war,
(2025-09-01). Yemen's Houthis say PM killed in Israeli strike. newarab.com 
(2025-09-01). U.S. Government & Elections Tesla Bot Quietly Observes Tesla Takedown Protest. indybay.org As the seven-month anniversary of the worldwide Tesla Takedown movement rapidly approaches, there is no letup in the action outside of the company's dealerships across the globe. The weekly Saturday Tesla dance party in Georgetown was in full swing again on August 30 with activists holding signs calling to "Un-Musk America," "Say no to MAGA Fascists" and to "Choose families over billionaires."
(2025-09-01). Tuesday 9/2: Pinwheels for Peace Workshop. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6DjX……
(2025-09-01). Thursday 9/4: Stop the Censorship and Thought Control in the Teaching of Palestinian & Israeli History. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2025-09-01). CoRSU Hospital unveils charity walk to raise sh400 million. independent.co.ug 
Money from chairty walk to help transform lives of children living with disabilities Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a decisive step towards continuing its commitment to accessible and affordable treatment for children with disabilities, Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services in Uganda (CoRSU) has today launched the Annual CoRSU Walk under the theme, "Bring hope to …
(2025-09-01). Xi says China always a trustworthy partner of UN. independent.co.ug 
TIANJIN | Xinhua | China will always be a trustworthy partner of the United Nations (UN), Chinese President Xi Jinping said when meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in the port city of Tianjin on Saturday. China is willing to deepen cooperation with the UN, support the UN in playing a central role in international …
(2025-09-01). Sunday 9/21: Sun Day in San Leandro. indybay.org Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro | 2200 San Leandro Blvd. | San Leandro, CA 94577…
(2025-09-01). Iran Honors Imam Musa Sadr's Legacy of Unity. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman paid tribute to Imam Musa al-Sadr for his role in promoting unity and perseverance.
(2025-09-01). Iran's President Calls on SCO to Promote Peace, Boost Economic Cooperation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to adopt practical measures for fostering peace and advancing economic collaboration among its member states, emphasizing Iran's readiness to play an active role in strengthening collective initiatives.
(2025-09-01). Iran Ready for Cooperation with Pakistan to Ensure Regional Peace, Prosperity. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed Iran's readiness to expand cooperation with Pakistan to promote regional peace, stability, and prosperity.
(2025-09-01). The strong weak man. indybay.org One could ask to what extent Donald Trump's intellectual deficits play a role in this whole disaster. The man does not seem to be very well-read, nor does he appear to have a minimum level of general or political education… And so we are left with a sobering realization: the "most powerful man in the world" is even further from being able to exert a constructive influence on geopolitics.
(2025-09-01). Friday 9/26: WFF Presents: American Agitators. indybay.org CineLux Green Valley Cinema – GVC, 1125 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville,…
(2025-09-01). German police launch brutal crackdown on peace demonstration in Cologne. wsws.org In Cologne on Saturday, police surrounded participants in a peace demonstration, mostly teenagers and young people, for almost 11 hours.
(2025-09-01). The ongoing threat of new viral pathogens: An interview with Peter Daszak on a new coronavirus study. wsws.org Dr. Peter Daszak and colleagues recently published a study on coronaviruses on pig farms in China and Southeast Asia and the threat posed by potential zoonotic spillover events into dense human populations.
(2025-09-01). Indonesian president threatens a crackdown on protests. wsws.org In a clear sign of political crisis, Prabowo called off a planned, high-profile trip to China and called an all-party meeting to address the widespread ongoing demonstrations.
(2025-09-01). European powers arm Ukraine for missile strikes deep into Russia. wsws.org Two weeks after the US-Russia summit in Alaska, talk of a diplomatic settlement is collapsing as the warring governments head eyes closed towards a direct Russia-Europe war.
(2025-09-01). UAW local opposes US screening of director Roman Polanski's An Officer and a Spy. wsws.org Shamefully, Polanski's important film has been banned from US movie theaters for six years, the product of the pressure of a sordid coalition of far-right forces and pseudo-left feminists.
(2025-09-01). Thai court removes prime minister from office. wsws.org Paetongtarn's ousting is an anti-democratic judicial coup carried out by the conservative political establishment connected to the military and monarchy.
(2025-09-01). This week in history: September 1-7. wsws.org Philadelphia teachers vote to strike; Egypt, Israel agreement over Sinai; Fighting rages around Pusan, South Korea; Britain and Turkey vie for control of Mosul…
(2025-09-01). Israel announces official visit to South Pacific. wsws.org The provocative visit to the Pacific by a high-level Israeli delegation is in defiance of widespread pro-Palestine sentiment in the region.
(2025-09-01). Labor Day 2025: No to dictatorship! Mobilize the working class against Trump's coup! wsws.org This Labor Day one question dominates above all others: How will the transformation of the United States into a military-police dictatorship be stopped?
(2025-09-01). Appeals court rules against Trump's reciprocal tariffs. wsws.org The court noted that the word "tariff" did not appear in the International Emergency Economic Powers Act under which Trump has imposed the measures.
(2025-09-01). California's Democratic governor leads the charge in expanding state repression. wsws.org Despite boasting about "falling crime rates" across California, Newsom is doubling down on Trump-style "law-and-order" policies.
(2025-09-01). Trump's Department of Energy extends operations of last coal-fired power plant in Michigan. wsws.org Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued two emergency orders keeping the J.H. Campbell coal power plant open and continuing to pollute the air and water in West Michigan.
(2025-09-01). Philadelphia transit system's "doomsday budget" creates havoc for city residents. wsws.org SEPTA's $213 million budget shortfall triggers major service cuts and fare hikes, disrupting Philadelphia commuters and students amid political funding deadlock.
(2025-09-01). Oppose Trump administration's witch-hunt against Chinese scientists at University of Michigan. wsws.org The attack on Chengxuan Han and Yunqing Jian is intimately linked to the Trump administration's broader war on students, immigrants and the working class.
(2025-09-01). Why assassination of the Houthi PM changes little in power structure. haaretz.com Yemen's Houthis leverage their attacks against Israel on maritime trade for political gains. After they wore out Trump, Israel killing their figureheads in office is unlikely to stop them…
(2025-09-01). Massive earthquake hits Afghanistan killing over 800. albawaba.com
(2025-09-01). Tianjin welcomes SCO Summit 2025: Where the world meets. ecns.cn
(2025-09-01). Friday 9/5: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org
(2025-09-01). Balancing risks and opportunities: New technologies and the search for missing people. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). DRC: Silence, a slow killer. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). ICRC voices: Contending with Syria's deadly legacy of war. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Myanmar: Restoring hope to families of the missing. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). To protect humanitarians is to protect communities: World Humanitarian Day 2025. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). South Sudan: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). South Sudan: The pain, memories and hope. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Stop putting targets on aid workers' backs. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Standing in the face of absence: "The past ten years have been the most painful of my life. Yet I still endure" icrc.org
(2025-09-01). International Day of the Disappeared: Conflict in Sudan drives missing persons cases in Africa. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Jordan: International Day of the Disappeared – Supporting Syrian families of missing persons. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Number of missing people registered with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement up nearly 70% in five years. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Philippines: ICRC president highlights need to make international humanitarian law a political priority to support peace and stability. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Syria: ICRC calls for sustained and collective efforts to address the issue of the missing. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Israeli FM tells Rubio Israel preparing to apply sovereignty over West Bank territories. haaretz.com
(2025-08-31). LIVE: Child, aid seekers shot dead by Israeli forces in Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli forces shot at tents of displaced people, killing a child and severely wounding other people.
(2025-08-31). Strikes maim children as Israel says Qassam spokesman Abu Obeida targeted. aljazeera.com Video shows injured children in the aftermath of strikes on Gaza City as Israel's military hit multiple apartment…
(2025-08-31). Famine's Youngest Victims: Two Girls Succumb to Starvation in Gaza as Death Toll Rises. english.almanar.com.lb 
Two Palestinian girls martyred Sunday morning from severe starvation and malnutrition, their deaths becoming the latest symbols of a deepening humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip under ongoing Israeli blockade and aggression. BREAKING: 21-year-old Palestinian girl Shaima Al-Ashram just died at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza, due to severe malnutrition caused …
(2025-08-31). Israeli Official Says Israel May Halt the Meager Aid Entering Northern Gaza Amid Famine. news.antiwar.com An Israeli official told The Associated Press on Saturday that Israel is planning to halt or slow the meager aid supplies that are entering Gaza City and other parts of northern Gaza as Israel is expanding its military offensive amid a famine in the area. The UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) and the …
(2025-08-31). Over 100 Sacramento Jews protest Senator Alex Padilla as part of actions against genocide in Gaza. indybay.org The group said the Israeli military is starving the people of Gaza through a five month total blockade on food, water and medicine, while the Israeli government has announced a plan to forcibly transfer hundreds of thousands of Palestinians into a concentration camp.
(2025-08-31). 'Fields of rubble': Israel, destroying Gaza City, kills 78 across enclave. aljazeera.com Once teeming and crowded with residential buildings, Gaza City is home to one million now facing forcible displacement.
(2025-08-31). GREAT Gaza plan: A Trumpian get-rich-quick scheme reliant on war crimes, AI and tourism. haaretz.com The proposed plan, as revealed in the Washington Post, only confirms suspicions that the U.S. administration is solely focused on illusory economic initiatives with little regard for Palestinians' well-being or reality on the ground, whether in Gaza, Israel, the West Bank or the wider Middle East…
(2025-08-31). Palestinian party accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in Gaza. plenglish.com Ramallah, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) denounced the escalation of Israeli massacres in Gaza City, considering it an act of ethnic cleansing to force the population to flee south.
(2025-08-31). Jordan calls for international action to stop massacres in Gaza. plenglish.com Amman, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi urged the international community to act urgently to stop the massacres committed by Israel in Gaza Strip.
(2025-08-31). or policy: Inside the strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis. haaretz.com Israeli strikes on the Khan Yunis hospital last Monday killed at least 20, including medics and journalists, in successive hits that sparked outrage. Experts say the incident could reflect the IDF's declining discipline, but also a broader, accepted policy of disproportionate attacks on hospitals and other critical infrastructure…
(2025-08-31). a missile hits, you hear the Ukrainian women in Gaza dream of their homeland. haaretz.com Ukrainian women who made Gaza their home aren't concerned with politics: they just want to save their families and are calling on their war-torn homeland — from which millions have fled — to take back its refugees…
(2025-08-31). New postwar Gaza plan proposes decade-long U.S. control, relocation of Gaza population. haaretz.com A document obtained by the Washington Post envisions a U.S.-led trusteeship over Gaza, with financial incentives for temporary relocation, AI-powered smart cities, and luxury resorts, transferring control of Gaza from Israel to the U.S. 'once Hamas in disarmed'…
(2025-08-31). Israel Faces New Challenge As Activists Launch Gaza-Bound Flotilla. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A flotilla carrying aid, activists and European lawmakers including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg is set to leave Barcelona on Sunday, aiming to reach Gaza by mid-September in what organizers call the largest solidarity mission to date.
(2025-08-31). Juan Cole: Türkiye Bans Israeli Ships, Goods At Its Ports, Halts Cargo Overflights, Declares Gaza a Genocide. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan announced Friday that his country would completely cut economic relations with Israel, blocking Israeli ships from docking at Turkish ports and denying Israeli aircraft that might be carrying weapons overflight rights over Türkiye. The latter step imposes extra costs on Israeli cargo …
(2025-08-31). Jeffrey Sachs' Dire Israel Warning: Most Dangerous Moment Since WW2. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Krystal Ball and Ryan Grim / Breaking Points | Krystal and Ryan are joined by Jeffrey Sachs to discuss Israel and Gaza. |
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(2025-08-31). Israel claims targeting Abu Obaida. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Israeli military said it, in cooperation with the Shin Bet, targeted a key Hamas operative on the outskirts of Gaza City, north of the Strip, targeting the Al-Qassam Brigades spokesperson Abu Obeida.Israeli Army Radio reported the attack on Gaza City targeted Abu Obeida, spokesman for the Al-Qassam Brigades, but his fate is still unknown.Israel Hayom newspaper quoted a senior Israeli source as saying, "Abu Obeida cannot survive this time if he was actually in the targeted location."Hebrew media reported that estimates indicate the success of the assassination of Abu Obeida. However, Hamas has not r…
(2025-08-31). Israeli Army: 900 soldiers killed, 6,213 wounded in Gaza battles. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hebrew media reported that the death toll among Israeli soldiers and officers in fighting in the Gaza Strip has reached 900, with over 6,000 others reported injured.The figure includes 311 soldiers who were killed on Oct. 7—8, 2023, when Hamas carried out the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation against Israel and the ensuing battles along the border. In addition, another 589 Israeli soldiers were killed, 456 of them in the ground offensive inside Gaza, Ynet outlined.It is worth noting that after about 23 months of fighting, the Israeli army has approved a plan to occupy Gaza, starting with Gaza City, Israe…
(2025-08-31). Israel's security receives final confirmation of the killing of Abu Obaida. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israel's Security Agency, known as Shin Bet, claimed that it has received final verification of the assassination of Hamas spokesman, Abu Obaida, in an attack on Gaza City, north of the Gaza Strip.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during a government meeting that the military "attacked Hamas spokesperson Abu Obaida" and that they are "waiting for the results."Earlier today, a Palestinian source told Al Arabiya and Al Hadath channels that the spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, known as "Abu Obaida," was killed in the attack by Israel.#ÿߟ&Nt…
(2025-08-31). Palestinian source to Al Arabiya: Abu Obeida was killed in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Palestinian source told Al Arabiya and Al Hadath channels on Sunday morning that the spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, known as "Abu Obaida," was killed.The Palestinian source confirmed the news that Israel targeted an apartment in Gaza City, northern Gaza Strip, where Abu Obaida was located, adding that the airstrike killed everyone inside.According to Al Arabiya and Al Hadath channels, members of Abu Obeida's family and Al-Qassam Brigades leaders confirmed his death after examining the body.Despite all the reports by the Israeli army and Hebrew media, Hamas has no…
(2025-08-31). Gaza humanitarian flotilla departs Barcelona to break Israeli siege. aljazeera.com Vessels expected to reach Gaza in mid-September in third attempt by sea to end war that has killed 63,000 Palestinians.
(2025-08-31). Mothers, newborns most at risk as Israeli-induced malnutrition grips Gaza. aljazeera.com An estimated 55,500 malnourished pregnant and breastfeeding women require an urgent nutrition response.
(2025-08-31). Sumud, the largest flotilla to sail for Gaza, prepares to set out. aljazeera.com An international effort bringing together volunteers from all over the world aims to break the siege on Gaza.
(2025-08-31). Yemen's Houthi leader condemns Israel's 'record of terror' after killings. aljazeera.com Israel has repeatedly targeted the Houthis in recent months as tensions with the group increase over the war in Gaza.
(2025-08-31). Flotilla activists speak out before setting sail from Barcelona to Gaza. aljazeera.com Activists addressed the media as the Global Sumud Flotilla prepared to depart for Gaza from Barcelona, aiming to deliver…
(2025-08-31). Could Western leaders be legally complicit in the Gaza genocide? aljazeera.com US and Western support have been vital in Israel's war.
(2025-08-31). Pro-Palestine activists shine spotlight on Gaza at Venice Film Festival. aljazeera.com Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators are making their voices heard during the Venice Film Festival.
(2025-08-31). Hamas' ambush will have "tactical consequences on Israeli army" aljazeera.com "The ambush in al-Zeitoun showed that the battle of the city of Gaza, will not only be measured in territorial gains."
(2025-08-31). Invade Gaza City, take the blame: Netanyahu signals only the IDF will answer for failures of his takeover plan. haaretz.com This week, reserve troops begin mobilizing for the Gaza City offensive, with the Israeli army deploying regular forces. While Netanyahu has Trump's backing, the prime minister's promises may not match the operation's pace, risking a crisis between the leaders…
(2025-08-31). Egypt's PM in China: How Cairo's SCO Role Intersects with Gaza Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu Egypt's official participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, was witnessed by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, who attended and participated on behalf of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Egypt's speech at the summit is expected to receive significant attention, as the situation in the Middle East and the war on …
(2025-08-31). Sandwich Guy Redux: In Your Fascist Face. commondreams.org 
When Pigs Fly Dept: The "remarkable failure" of prosecutors to indict the D.C. "hero with a hero" who hurled his sub at a neighborhood thug prompted glad praise that, "Ham sandwiches are finally getting a break." It also reflected a growing resistance to a fascist takeover that, with its inept efforts to turn small breaches – an open beer, a wrong door, a nap in the car – into felony charges, has judges, lawyer and an aggrieved populace denouncing it as merely, malignantly, "____ing with people for no reason."In the now-famous "assault with a deli weapon," Sean Dunn, a 37-year-old decorated Afghanistan vetera…
(2025-08-31). Former Trump personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani injured in car crash. aljazeera.com The weekend crash follows some volatile years for the one-time Republican presidential candidate.
(2025-08-31). Israeli raids in major occupied West Bank cities lead to arrests, injuries. aljazeera.com More settler attacks also take place across the territory, with a Palestinian husband and wife hurt in the violence.
(2025-08-31). Two million impacted as Pakistan's Punjab faces worst floods in its history. aljazeera.com While South Asia's seasonal monsoon brings rainfall that farmers depend on, climate change is making it deadly.
(2025-08-31). US judge blocks government from deporting unaccompanied Guatemalan minors. aljazeera.com District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan's emergency order follows a legal complaint brought on behalf of 10 children.
(2025-08-31). Liverpool's Szoboszlai downs Arsenal while Man City stumble again. aljazeera.com Holders Liverpool beat Arsenal 1-0 in football's Premier League, while fallen favourites Man City lose 2-1 at Brighton.
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(2025-08-31). LEVER WEEKLY: This Family Feud Could Tank The Economy. levernews.com 
(2025-08-31). Deadly Indonesia protests force U-turn on lawmakers' pay. geo.tv 
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto walks to speak about a recent wave of nationwide protests during a press conference alongside political party leaders at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on August 31, 2025. — AFP Prabowo orders military and police to act against…
(2025-08-31). China's Xi says SCO bears 'greater responsibilities' for keeping regional peace. geo.tv 
China's President Xi Jinping attends to a bilateral meeting with Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli , ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025, in the Guest House of Tianjin, China, 30 August, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-08-31). India committed to improving ties with China on trust and sensitivities, Modi tells Xi. geo.tv 
(2025-08-31). Putin to join President Xi and world leaders at SCO meeting in China. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a session of the educational marathon "Knowledge. First" in Moscow, Russia, April 30, 2025. — ReutersTIANJIN: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin on Sunday, where he will join…
(2025-08-31). Trump pushes plan to revive 'Department of War'. geo.tv 
President Donald Trump speaks with the media accompanied by players of the Juventus soccer team, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 18, 2025. — Reuters'Department of War' title was last used over 70 years ago.Govt mulling ways for change in largest…
(2025-08-31). The hidden history of Alvaro Uribe Part 2. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of Colombia's Patreon at $1 or more – Click "Read more" to unlock this content at the source…
(2025-08-31). Israelis drive sick Palestinians to hospitals. What could go wrong? haaretz.com Institut Franàßais' annual Night of Philosophy is themed 'Living Together,' yet only one of the 100+ speakers is Palestinian. Meanwhile, 'The Road to Recovery' goes on a ride through the left-wing Israeli psyche, and Haifa celebrates German-Israel relations…
(2025-08-31). On Israel, Australia, And Racism. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Israeli journalist Gideon Levy has a new article in Haaretz titled " "They worry about the lives of 20 hos…
(2025-08-31). They're Lying About Venezuela While Moving War Machinery Into Place. caitlinjohnstone.com.au As if we didn't have enough ugliness in the world right now, Trump In an article titled "
(2025-08-31). Israel Police search phones without a warrant, top court rules. haaretz.com In a landmark decision, the High Court of Justice ruled that police must obtain a warrant before searching suspects' phones or computers, even with consent, citing privacy rights. The ruling takes effect in 18 months to give lawmakers time to regulate the issue by law…
(2025-08-31). Arab children orphaned by street violence return to school in mourning. haaretz.com Since the start of the year, 160 children in Israel's Arab community have lost a parent to deadly street violence. 'Instead of beginning the new year with a new backpack and a smile, they're carrying the heavy load of violent loss and a life cut short,' says Arab community director…
(2025-08-31). Belarus, Dagestan expand cooperation in light industry. eng.belta.by The focus of the meeting was on the results of bilateral cooperation. This included supplies of school uniforms from the Polesie company and new joint projects.
(2025-08-31). Belarus, Vietnam aim to increase economic potential through tech cooperation. eng.belta.by The ceremony was attended by Chairman of the House of Representatives Igor Sergeyenko, the leadership of Lao Cai Province, as well as representatives of Belarusian and Vietnamese companies.
(2025-08-31). electrical equipment manufacturer to bring its technologies to Belarus. eng.belta.by Following the visit of the Belarusian delegation to the company, a strategic cooperation agreement was signed between the State Production Association of the Electric Power Industry Belenergo and TBEA.
(2025-08-31). Belarus, Paraguay show interest in trade, economic cooperation. eng.belta.by The parties exchanged views on current issues of the international agenda, particularly emphasizing the need for joint efforts to ensure global food security.
(2025-08-31). Belarus, Vietnam to expand inter-regional contacts. eng.belta.by Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko has met with Trinh Xuan Truong, Secretary of Lao Cai Provincial Party Committee, BelTA has learned.
(2025-08-31). Xi Jinping calls to focus on new quality productive forces in cooperation with Belarus. eng.belta.by In his words, the China-Belarus relationship, characterized by all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership, is developing at a high level.
(2025-08-31). Global, private matters in Belarus-China relations covered by Lukashenko's interview with Xinhua. eng.belta.by Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has granted a paper and pencil interview to the Chinese news agency Xinhua. The interview was timed to the head of state's working visit to China.
(2025-08-31). Lukashenko taking part in gala reception at SCO summit in China's Tianjin. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has arrived for a gala reception for the heads of delegations ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, BelTA has learned.
(2025-08-31). Lukashenko believes Belarus may adopt experience in political system. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed his belief that it was possible to adopt China's experience in the state's political system as he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin on 31 August.
(2025-08-31). Lukashenko describes Minsk-Beijing trustful dialogue as genuine diplomacy of 21st century. eng.belta.by The president was asked to evaluate China President Xi Jinping as a leader. Xinhua wondered what role diplomacy plays at the top level in the development of Chinese-Belarusian relations.
(2025-08-31). Lukashenko holds over dozen informal meetings with foreign leaders at SCO summit. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko took part in a gala reception for the heads of delegations during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, BelTA has learned.
(2025-08-31). Lukashenko identifies areas for Belarus-China tighter cooperation. eng.belta.by The head of state drew attention to the fact that Belarus was one of the first few countries to join the Belt and Road initiative. Belarus realized right away that these are not just pretty words, that these are concrete opportunities and prospects for the economy and for the people.
(2025-08-31). Lukashenko sees Belarus as connecting link in SCO economic projects. eng.belta.by First and foremost, the head of state emphasized that the SCO is an organization focused on the future.
(2025-08-31). Lukashenko shares expectations from another visit to China. eng.belta.by One of the questions zeroed in on expectations from Aleksandr Lukashenko's current visit to China, which has become the 16th one for the Belarus president.
(2025-08-31). Lukashenko views Global South as new world center of power, Belarus as integral part of it. eng.belta.by One of the questions addressed to the head of state concerned the prospects for the development of the Global South, which is becoming an important force driving positive change against the backdrop of challenges such as geopolitical tension and rising protectionism.
(2025-08-31). Lukashenko: We must speak loudly about the Great Victory, or everything can repeat itself. eng.belta.by The president noted that in the current extremely difficult international situation, when some are trying to distort and rewrite history, "it is very important to jointly protect the memory of our common Great Victory".
(2025-08-31). Analyst: The 2020 events in Belarus were the attempt to implement the Intermarium idea. eng.belta.by According to the analyst, after the failed attempt to implement the Intermarium concept, Ukraine was used to outline this zone.
(2025-08-31). CSTO exercises officially open in Vitebsk. eng.belta.by The opening ceremony of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) exercises was held in Vitebsk, BelTA has learned.
(2025-08-31). Expert: Peace agreement on Ukraine will formalize victory over NATO. eng.belta.by The analyst shared his opinion on who is hindering the negotiation process regarding the Ukrainian conflict.
(2025-08-31). Expert: Trump is trying by any means to distance himself from NATO. eng.belta.by "I am absolutely against the narrative that Ukraine lost. Ukraine is merely a territory and an instrument that was used to try to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia or achieve its collapse. The real loser in this conflict is the North Atlantic Alliance," Sergei Banar said.
(2025-08-31). Great Stone Park to host Chinese Goods and Services Exhibition on 3-5 September. eng.belta.by The event will feature B2B meetings to align supply and demand, which will be an excellent opportunity to establish business connections and mutually beneficial cooperation with Belarusian enterprises.
(2025-08-31). Opinion: EU is an ineffective and self-devouring structure. eng.belta.by Today's European Union is destined for extinction or drastic reform, economist and analyst Serghei Banari said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2025-08-31). Sergeyenko to attend events for 80th August Revolution, Independence Day. eng.belta.by During the visit, Igor Sergeyenko is set to hold meetings with General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Luong Cuong, and Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tran Thanh Man.
(2025-08-31). 'We are a 'biological problem' to them'. Expert on attitude towards Slavs. eng.belta.by The expert referred to declassified records of negotiations between the leaders of Germany and Romania – Adolf Hitler and Ion Antonescu.
(2025-08-31). Belarus' Maksim Strokun wins silver at 2025 World Judo Cadets Championships. eng.belta.by The world sporting forum in Bulgaria gathered more than 550 athletes from 71 countries. Belarus was represented by eight judokas.
(2025-08-31). Israeli Enemy Launches Violent Strikes on Ali al-Taher hill, Sovereignty Violations Continue. english.almanar.com.lb 
Al-Manar's correspondent reported Sunday morning that Israeli airstrikes targeted the Ali al-Taher and al-Dabsheh heights, the outskirts of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, and Kfar Tibnit, in the south of the country. The escalation, described as a large-scale Israeli aggression by local reports, focused on the Ali al-Taher hill and the surrounding outskirts of Nabatieh al-Fawqa. Israeli warplanes …
(2025-08-31). Hezbollah Secretary-General Condemns Israeli-American Assassination, Hails Yemeni Martyrs. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Secretary-General of Hezbollah, His Eminence Sheikh Naim Qassem, sent a telegram of condolences to the leader of Yemen, Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi. In the message, Sheikh Qassem honored the martyrdom of a group of Yemeni officials, including Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahwi and a number of ministers, who were assassinated by the Israeli-American enemy. Sheikh Qassem stated …
(2025-08-31). Iran Condemns Israeli 'Terrorist' Attack against Yemen, Urges Global Action. english.almanar.com.lb 
Iran has strongly condemned the terrorist crime committed by the Israeli regime against Yemen, warning of the growing threats posed by Israel's expansionism and organized terrorism to international peace and security. In a statement on Saturday night, the Foreign Ministry denounced the Israeli strike on Yemen that killed Ahmed Ghaleb Al-Rahawi, the prime minister of …
(2025-08-31). Lebanese Speaker Berri Defends Resistance Arms, Urges Calm National Dialogue. english.almanar.com.lb 
Marking the 47th anniversary of the disappearance of Imam Sayyed Musa Sadr and his two companions, Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri reaffirmed his openness to discussing the issue of arms—"our pride and our honor"—but only within the framework of a calm, consensus-driven national dialogue under the constitution. Speaker Berri firmly rejected any attempt to impose …
(2025-08-31). French far-right favorite in case of new legislative elections. plenglish.com Paris, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The National Rally (RN) party, identified with the French far-right, leads voting intentions for a possible legislative election, which would follow a new dissolution of the National Assembly, a poll states on Sunday.
(2025-08-31). Scientists warn of intense magnetic storms on Earth. plenglish.com Experts told reporters that the storms will be caused by solar plasma ejection heading toward the planet, leading to an M2.76-level flare on the Sun. | "Solar matter will reach Earth's orbit on September 2, triggering G2-G4 magnetic storms (on a five-point scale)," the agency's solar astronomy laboratory informed on its Telegram channel. | The Russian agency noted that the largest danger lies in repeated plasma emissions, which are "highly likely given the high estimates of the total energy reserves of solar flares."
(2025-08-31). Agri Univ students withdraw Dhaka-M'singh railway blockade. jagonews24.com The students of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) withdrew their blockade of Dhaka-Mymensingh railway on Sunday afternoon, August 31, after around four hours.
(2025-08-31). BAU students confine VC and 227 AC members over degree reform dispute. jagonews24.com Students from the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Animal Husbandry at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) confined Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A K Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan and nearly 227 academic council members inside the Zainul Abedin Auditorium on Sunday, demanding the introduction of a single, unified degree programme.
(2025-08-31). Baaji: Hashim Mahmud's epic comeback. jagonews24.com When the first notes of 'Baaji' echoed through Coke Studio Bangla Season 3, the show's long-awaited return after more than a year, fans braced for another genre-bending masterpiece. What they got instead was something far deeper: a moment of pure, unscripted humanity.
(2025-08-31). 'I've never been with anyone!' Model Meghna's steamy courtroom drama. jagonews24.com In a courtroom scene ripped straight from a steamy political thriller, controversial model and self-proclaimed "leadership trainer" Meghna Alam made a dramatic appearance at the Metropolitan Magistrate's Court in Dhaka. With Quran in hand and she delivered a bombshell: "I have never had physical relations with any man. Except for the Saudi Ambassador. And even with him… nothing happened."
(2025-08-31). China, India should be partners, not rivals, Xi tells Modi. jagonews24.com The leaders of China and India say there is now deepening trust between them after years of tension that includes a long-running border dispute…
(2025-08-31). Villagers block path, delaying law enforcement's arrival at CU: Asif Mahmud. jagonews24.com LGRD, Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan has said the government is taking firm measures to control the situation at Chittagong University, where clashes have erupted…
(2025-08-31). Total electorate in Bangladesh reaches 12.63cr. jagonews24.com The total number of registered voters in Bangladesh has risen to 12.63 crore, following the latest update from the Election Commission.
(2025-08-31). 4 more dengue deaths, 568 fresh cases recorded in 24 hrs. jagonews24.com Four more deaths were reported from dengue in the last 24 hours (from Saturday 8: 00am to Sunday 8: 00am), taking the total number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease to 122 this year.
(2025-08-31). Govt revokes agency licence after sending youths to Russian war. jagonews24.com The Bangladesh government has cancelled the registration certificate of Dream Home Travels for its alleged role in trafficking young men to the Russian warfront under the false promise of high-paying jobs, a move that has now been linked to at least one death in Ukraine.
(2025-08-31). Yunus holds talks with Jamaat leaders. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday, August 31, held a meeting with the leaders of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and discussed the country's overall current situation and the upcoming national election…
(2025-08-31). Conspiracies emerging ahead of polls: Tarique. jagonews24.com BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has issued a stark warning of emerging conspiracies aimed at derailing the upcoming national elections, urging party leaders and activists to remain vigilant as Bangladesh approaches a critical democratic crossroads.
(2025-08-31). Jamaat seeks ban on JaPa, insists on PR method. jagonews24.com The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has demanded the government impose a ban on the Jatiya Party (JaPa) like Awami League…
(2025-08-31). Elections in February, says Fakhrul after meeting Yunus. jagonews24.com BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed confidence that the upcoming national elections will be held in February, following assurances from the chief adviser during a high-level meeting.
(2025-08-31). Yunus warns against thinking alternatives to polls. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday reiterated that there is "no alternative to an election" and warned that any attempt to bypass the democratic process would be "deeply dangerous" for the nation.
(2025-08-31). Brighton battle back as late winner stuns Man City. jagonews24.com Brajan Gruda came off the bench to score an 89th-minute goal to give Brighton their first win of the Premier League season, while condemning Manchester City to back-to-back defeats…
(2025-08-31). Cuba mourns the passing of great intellectual Eduardo Torres Cuevas. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Political and cultural figures in Cuba expressed their deep condolences for the death of the prominent Cuban intellectual, academic, historian, and university professor Eduardo Torres Cuevas, at the age of 82.
(2025-08-31). Cuban public reception at Varadero Josone deemed excellent. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) "I feel very happy and pleased with the Cuban public's reception at this 5th edition of Varadero Josone Festival. It has truly been wonderful," said Isaac Delgado, the musical project's leader.
(2025-08-31). Dominican organizations condemn US ships in the Caribbean Sea. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Dominican organizations condemned the presence of US warships in the Caribbean, near Venezuela, and urged the people of the world to show solidarity with countries facing imperialist aggression.
(2025-08-31). El Salvador: Abandoned dogs pose a serious problem. plenglish.com The alert was issued by the Agricultural, Rural, and Indigenous Roundtable (Mesa Agropecuaria, Rural, and Indigenous) due to the proliferation of abandoned dogs in both urban and rural areas. | Reports from the Ministry of Agriculture point out that poor management of the carcasses of animals that die from screwworms can become a source of infection, giving rise to new flies and hindering the eradication of the disease. | The cattle screwworm (CWS) is currently a problem for Central American countries, which are intensifying their campaign to eradicate it. | In the case of El Salvador, the epidemic returned thre…
(2025-08-31). Uruguay: Measures by the Broad Front under implementation. plenglish.com Montevideo, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Nearly 50 percent of the main measures the Broad Front (FA) committed to in Uruguay are currently under implementation, according to Senator Daniel Caggiani.
(2025-08-31). Xi and Putin discuss recent contacts between Russia and the US. plenglish.com Tianjin, China, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The presidents of China, Xi Jinping, and Russia, Vladimir Putin, discussed various topics, particularly those related to the recent contacts between Moscow and the United States, confirmed to the media the assistant to the president of the Russian Federation, Yuri Ushakov.
(2025-08-31). Host, Bully, Hypocrite: The US's Shameful Gatekeeping of the United Nations. juancole.com by Ranjan Solomon ( Middle East Monitor ) — The United States is once again demonstrating that it is unfit to serve as host of the United Nations Headquarters. Reports that Washington may deny a visa to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas for an upcoming UN encounter evoke bitter memories of 1988, when Yasser Arafat …
(2025-08-31). Monsoon flooding has killed hundreds in Pakistan — climate change is pushing the rainy season from blessing to looming catastrophe. juancole.com By Pintu Kumar Mahla, University of Arizona (The Conversation) — Farmers in South Asia rely on the summer monsoon's rainfall, but extreme monsoon rains in recent years have been destructive and deadly. Since July, flooding during the 2025 summer monsoon has killed more than 700 people in Pakistan as water and mud swept through settlements …
(2025-08-31). Cindy reigns supreme in Pilsner-powered Royal Experience. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On a night that will be remembered for long in Ugandan music history, the Millennium Grounds Lugogo became a kingdom of rhythm and revelry as thousands of fans and supporters gathered for Cindy's King Herself Royal Experience concert at Millennium Grounds on Friday. The first glimpse of the royal …
(2025-08-31). Former Ukrainian parliament speaker shot dead. independent.co.ug 
KIEV | Xinhua | Former Ukrainian parliament speaker Andriy Parubiy was shot dead on Saturday in the western city of Lviv, Ukrainian authorities said. The Ukrainian Prosecutor General Office said that an unidentified gunman opened fire and killed the 54-year-old politician on the spot. Police are searching for the suspect, who was disguised as a …
(2025-08-31). Leaders of over 20 countries, 10 International organizations to attend SCO Tianjin Summit. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | Leaders from more than 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025, which will be held in Tianjin from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin said on Friday. This will be the fifth time that China has …
(2025-08-31). Morocco takes historic third TotalEnergies CHAN triumph. independent.co.ug 
Lamlaoui brace seals Morocco's historic third TotalEnergies CHAN triumph Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Morocco secured a record third TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) title after overcoming first-time finalists Madagascar 3-2 in a pulsating final at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Saturday. The Atlas Lions, champions in 2018 and 2020, were tested to …
(2025-08-31). MultiChoice Uganda and National Producers Guild equip 150 film producers with business skills. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda, the home of great pay TV, and the National Producers Guild of Uganda, the professional body dedicated to promoting and supporting the interests of film producers in the country, held a workshop for 150 Ugandan producers aimed at strengthening their knowledge on business processes. Uganda's film sector has …
(2025-08-31). PUTIN: Russia, China to continue working together for prosperity. independent.co.ug 
MOSCOW, RUSSIA | Xinhua | Russia and China will continue to work together to ensure the prosperity of the two great nations, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. In a written interview with Xinhua on the eve of his visit to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Tianjin Summit and China's V-Day commemorations …
(2025-08-31). Uganda's 14th Rotary Cancer Run attracts thousands. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of people gathered at the Kololo Independence Grounds and major towns across the country today to participate in the 14th edition of the Rotary Cancer Run, showing a united commitment to the fight against cancer. Held under the theme "Many Cancers, One Race", this year's run aims …
(2025-08-31). Iranian President Goes to China for SCO Summit. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian traveled to China on Sunday to attend the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.
(2025-08-31). Israeli Regime Launches New Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli regime once again violated the ceasefire on Sunday, launching air raids on several areas in southern Lebanon, including Kafr Rumman and the al-Tahir heights near Nabatieh.
(2025-08-31). President of Iran Condemns Israeli Assassination of Yemeni PM, Ministers. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned an Israeli airstrike that killed Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi and several other ministers in Sana'a on August 28.
(2025-08-31). Armenia Praised for Addressing Caucasus Security Concerns. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi commended Armenia for taking into account the shared concerns over stability and security in the South Caucasus.
(2025-08-31). Iran Condemns Israeli Strike on Yemeni Officials. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly denounced the Israeli regime's latest act of aggression against Yemen, which led to the martyrdom of Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmad Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahwi along with several cabinet ministers.
(2025-08-31). Claims of Iranian Envoy's Support for Karabakh Separatists Rejected. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Embassy in the Republic of Azerbaijan dismissed as baseless the allegations that Iran's envoy to Armenia has been tasked with supporting Karabakh separatists or providing arms to the Armenian government.
(2025-08-31). Top General Urges Boost to Iran's Air Defense Power. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi called for the renovation and strengthening of Iran's air defense capabilities with modern technologies.
(2025-08-31). Resistance to Give Harsh Response to Zionists for Attack on Yemen: IRGC. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The IRGC condemned the Israeli regime's recent fatal airstrike on Sana'a as a brazen war crime and a case of state terrorism, warning that the Islamic resistance forces in the region, especially the Yemeni nation, will give the Zionist criminals a crushing response.
(2025-08-31). Iranian General Warns Israel's Backers of Response to Any Aggression. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The commander of Iran's Basij (mobilization) Force warned that Tehran's response to any new act of aggression will not be limited to the Zionist regime itself, but will also target its sponsors who will be held to account this time.
(2025-08-31). Iran Wins FIVB U-21 World Championship for Second Successive Time. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran defended its title in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's U-21 World Championship, beating Italy 3-1 (15-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-14) on Sunday.
(2025-08-31). European powers to impose sanctions on Iran as part of Middle East war drive. wsws.org Sanctions would further devastate Iran's economy which is plagued by hyperinflation, a plunging currency and economic recession, exacerbated by the recent US/Israeli bombardment.
(2025-08-31). "No fault evictions" soar under UK Labour government stuffed with landlords. wsws.org Labour was elected on the manifesto pledge: "We will immediately abolish Section 21 'no fault' evictions, prevent private renters being exploited and discriminated against, empower them to challenge unreasonable rent increases."
(2025-08-31). Washington masses warships near Venezuela as US officials warn of attack. wsws.org The potential for a military operation against Venezuela long demanded by Trump and his circle of fascist advisers cannot be ruled out.
(2025-08-31). How US-Israeli Regime Change in Iran Failed. scheerpost.com By Kit Klarenberg / Substack On July 29th, the Tel Aviv-based Institute for National Security Studies, a think tank that is enormously influential on Zionist entity 'defence' and security policy, published a document advocating for regime change in Iran, setting out potential methods by which Israel could achieve that malign end. In a bitter irony, much of the …
(2025-08-31). El regreso de James Monroe. strategic-culture.su Por lo tanto, si el Gobierno bolivariano ha decidido movilizar a la Milicia Nacional Bolivariana, se trata, en primer lugar, de una medida política, que pretende, precisamente, movilizar la conciencia revolucionaria del pueblo venezolano y, en segundo lugar, de una medida de precaución, por si la maniobra estadounidense fuera preparatoria de algún nuevo intento golpista de la oposición.
(2025-08-31). France's Recognition of Palestine — Macron's Rubicon. strategic-culture.su Macron has crossed his Rubicon and now cannot withdraw; he must see this through to the end. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Last…
(2025-08-31). La Cina contesta il fondamento giuridico della "libertà di navigazione" statunitense. strategic-culture.su La Cina si oppone al principio americano della libertà dei mari, che di fatto non ha alcun fondamento giuridico. | Segue nostro L'11 agosto 2025, il Dipartimento della Difesa degli Stati Uniti ha pubblicato il suo rapporto annuale "Freedom of Navigation" (FON) per il 2024, identificando la Cina come il principale obiettivo tra 11 Paesi o regioni, con le rivendicazioni più "contestate" e l'unica nazione disposta ad affrontare sfide in p…
(2025-08-31). Meeting di Rimini, Meloni senza meloni. strategic-culture.su Il discorso di Giorgia Meloni è stato caratterizzato dall'ottimismo, ma c'è motivo di essere cosਠottimisti? | Segue nostro Anche quest'anno si è ripetuto l'inutile Meeting di Rimini, organizzato da Comunione e Liberazione, una delle frange più liberal-progressiste della Chiesa Cattolica Romana. | L'evento, come noto, è una cloaca dei peggiori nomi dell'Occidente collettivo, una vetrina di pessimo gusto che ha il merito di stilare…
(2025-08-31). Project Blue Beam: Who's watching the watchmen? The Apocalypse in 4K. strategic-culture.su If Project Blue Beam is genuine, it would be the most audacious psy-op in human history. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | "The Par…
(2025-08-31). We have to talk about the trans murderers. strategic-culture.su In Minneapolis on Wednesday, a heavily armed young man opened fire on a Catholic church full of children praying, then killed himself. The gunman, Robin Westman, 23, identified as a woman; sorry, U.S. media, the evil bastard left this world as he entered it: as a male. Two children died, and many more were left wounded.
(2025-08-31). Will 'peace' in Ukraine also bring a new detente? strategic-culture.su By Philip GIRALDI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Weapons non-proliferation treaties should be renewed to prevent nuclear war!
(2025-08-31). From Revolution to Revival: Russell Brand Embraces Trump and Israel. orinocotribune.com By Alan MacLeod — Aug 29, 2025 | Not so long ago, Russell Brand was a socialist icon, preaching global revolution and the redistribution of wealth and power to the masses. Today, he is a born-again Christian who endorses Donald Trump and has headlined events at the Republican National Convention and Turning Point USA.. | Where once he preached eco-socialism, anti-racism, and described Israel as a terrorist state, he now attacks Greta Thunberg, Bob Vylan, and other prominent Israel critics, all while hobnobbing with the same racist politicians he once warned the public not to follow. | What explains Brand's d…
(2025-08-31). Israel targets Hezbollah site in south Lebanon. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The Israeli army announced on Sunday morning that it targeted a Hezbollah site in southern Lebanon."A short while ago, the IDF (army) struck military infrastructure, including underground infrastructure, at a Hezbollah site in which military activity was identified, in the area of the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon," the Israeli army revealed in a statement.It maintained: "This site and the activity within it constitute a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.
(2025-08-31). How a children's chocolate drink became a symbol of French colonialism. aljazeera.com With its red fez, broad smile and simplified French, Banania's mascot has been associated with racist stereotypes.
(2025-08-31). UNIFIL's mandate in southern Lebanon was renewed. What happens next? aljazeera.com Everything you need to know about UN Interim Force in Lebanon and the renewal of its mandate until the end of 2026.
(2025-08-31). Indonesia protesters clash with riot police as tensions soar. aljazeera.com Deadly protests erupt across Indonesia after police vehicle kills motorcycle taxi driver, causing public outrage.
(2025-08-31). Pakistan's Punjab evacuates half a million people stranded by floods. aljazeera.com Floods in Punjab displace nearly 500,000 people and kill dozens amid the largest rescue in eastern province's history.
(2025-08-31). At least 3 killed, over 90 injured after passenger train derails in Egypt. aljazeera.com Train derails as it travels to Cairo from the western Mediterranean province of Matrouh, on the country's north coast.
(2025-08-31). China's Xi says SCO bears 'greater responsibility' for keeping peace. aljazeera.com Summit in China shoulders mission of building consensus among parties and stimulating momentum in cooperation, Xi says.
(2025-08-31). Drought in Iraq unearths more than 2,000 years old tombs. aljazeera.com The newly discovered tombs are believed to date back to the Hellenistic or Hellenistic-Seleucid period.
(2025-08-31). India committed to improving ties with China, Modi tells Xi before SCO meet. aljazeera.com Indian leader appears to mark waning of strategic ties with US after Trump slapped punishing tariffs on Indian goods.
(2025-08-31). Indonesia's Prabowo scraps China trip over protests, TikTok halts live feed. aljazeera.com Protests spreading across the country force president to call off his travel plans, and TikTok to halt live broadcasts.
(2025-08-31). War in Sudan: Humanitarian, fighting, control developments, August 2025. aljazeera.com Sudan's civil war saw a number of developments on the battlefield as well as in diplomacy and the humanitarian crisis.
(2025-08-31). Trump to order voter ID for every vote, 'no exceptions'. aljazeera.com US president is seeking to overhaul country's electoral system, falsely claiming his 2020 loss was a result of fraud.
(2025-08-31). US pressure may break Iranian influence in Iraq. aljazeera.com Washington is pressing Baghdad to dismantle pro-Iranian paramilitary groups. The move is risky, but it may pay off.
(2025-08-31). Ostapenko apologises to Townsend for 'no education' comments. aljazeera.com 'When I said education, I was speaking only about what I believe as tennis etiquette,' Ostapenko said on social media.
(2025-08-31). Piastri wins Dutch GP as Norris's McLaren breaks down. aljazeera.com Norris's title chances took a heavy blow when his McLaren broke down after smoke poured from the back of the car.
(2025-08-31). Sinner and Swiatek fight back to enter US Open last 16. aljazeera.com Emotional Gauff sets up fourth-round meeting with former champion Osaka as Zverev crashes out in New York.
(2025-08-31). Liverpool vs Arsenal 1-0: Premier League — as it happened. aljazeera.com All our updates, including our full text commentary stream with post-match reaction and interviews, from Anfield.
(2025-08-31). Clashes break out at anti-immigration protest in Australia. aljazeera.com Police in Australia used pepper spray as clashes broke out between anti-immigration demonstrators & counter-protesters.
(2025-08-31). Indonesia protesters light fires as anger flares against police and gov't. aljazeera.com Protesters in Indonesia have lit fires as outrage over police brutality and economic inequality grows.
(2025-08-31). Pakistan's Punjab province faces worst floods in its history. aljazeera.com More than two million people have been affected by flooding in Pakistan's worst-hit province of Punjab.
(2025-08-31). Yemen's Houthis vow vengeance after PM killed by Israel. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthis has vowed 'vengeance' against Israel after confirming that their prime minister, Ahmed al-Rahawi, was ki…
(2025-08-31). How elites destroyed the Democratic Party in the US and fuelled populism. aljazeera.com Author Joan Williams argues that elitism has weakened the party and pushed people towards populism.
(2025-08-31). Thursday 9/4: Rally and Public Comment Against Flock Fascism! indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza, Oakland City Hall…
(2025-08-31). 'Huge relief' in Samoa post snap general election, says Aupito. asiapacificreport.nz By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/bulletin editor, and Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ Pacific journalist in Apia, Samoa A former New Zealand politician says there is a sense of relief in Samoa following snap general election day. Aupito William Sio is in Samoa to vote and support the communities he has responsibilities for as a chief. Aupito,…
(2025-08-31). West Papuan civil society groups protest over brutal security forces crackdown 17 arrests. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report West Papuan civil society and solidarity networks are calling for urgent action over a brutal Indonesian security forces crackdown that has led to a wave of arrests and political repression. Protests erupted in Sorong, in the western part of the Melanesian territory, on Wednesday over the transfer of 4 political prisoners out…
(2025-08-31). Listen Live: Native Bvlbancha Liberation Radio: 20 Years after Hurricane Katrina. indybay.org Bvlbancha Liberation Radio is live with 'Swamp City Girl,' Monique Verdin, Houma Nation, as Govinda and the team sets up Native grassroots disaster relief radio. Monique is speaking on the Mound Culture, as the Gulf Coast region remembers Hurricane Katrina 20 years later.
(2025-08-31). Trump Administration Moves to Kill National Forest Roadless Rule. indybay.org WASHINGTON, August 27, 2025 — The Trump administration today proposed rescinding the nation's landmark roadless rule. The move would open nearly 45 million acres of wild, unfragmented national forests to road construction, logging and other development.
(2025-08-31). Saturday 8/30: Sebastopol: Workers Over Billionaires! Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Rally. indybay.org Intersection of Main Street and Bodega Ave (HWY 12) | Sebastopol, CA 95472 | Peaceful and family friendly…
(2025-08-31). Man shot dead in Umm al-Fahm, five wounded from a car bomb in Jaffa. haaretz.com A suspect for the bombing was arrested near the scene in Jaffa. There have been 207 homicides in Israel this year, including 163 Arab-Israelis…
(2025-08-31). President Xi Jinping meets with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. ecns.cn In the morning of August 31, President Xi Jinping met at the Tianjin Guest House with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, who is in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
(2025-08-31). President Xi Jinping meets with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. ecns.cn On the morning of August 31, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Tianjin Guest House with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who is in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The two leaders announced the establishment of a strategic partnership between China and Armenia.
(2025-08-31). Trump administration gives coal plants and chemical facilities a pass. grist.org 
For Donna Thomas, smokestacks are a typical sight from her home in Fort Bend County, Texas. Since she was a child, she has seen the coal and natural gas-powered W.A. Parish Generating Station puff clouds of haze during the day and light up brightly at night. The facility — which has been around since 1958 — is both part of the background and all she thinks about. | Thomas is not alone. For decades, residents have expressed concerns over the pollution emitted from the Parish coal plant — a separate facility from the natural gas plant — and called for its closure. The plant, located about…
(2025-08-31). Trump EPA Rollbacks Put Texas Communities at Risk. truthout.org For Donna Thomas, smokestacks are a typical sight from her home in Fort Bend County, Texas. Since she was a child, she has seen the coal and natural gas-powered W.A. Parish Generating Station puff clouds of haze during the day and light up brightly at night. The facility — which has been around since 1958 — is both part of the background and all she thinks about. Thomas is not alone. |
(2025-08-31). Lukashenko confirms interest in strengthening relations with Malaysia. eng.belta.by The president confirmed Belarus' interest in the further strengthening of relations with Malaysia on the principles of friendship and mutual respect, as well as its readiness to expand interstate cooperation in various areas of mutual interest.
(2025-08-31). Lukashenko: Potash production is a brand of Belarus. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that potash production is a brand of Belarus and one of the most important sectors in the country's economy.
(2025-08-31). Lukashenko praises China's development. eng.belta.by "You are simply excellent – China's gigantic development! People are engaged in concrete work," the Belarusian leader emphasized.
(2025-08-31). Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Kyrgyzstan. eng.belta.by "You can rightfully take pride in the country's successes in the field of socio-economic development and in improving the prosperity and quality of life of your citizens," the message of greetings reads.
(2025-08-31). Lukashenko, Xi Jinping meet in Tianjin. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a meeting in Tianjin, where the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit is taking place on 31 August-1 September.
(2025-08-31). At Philadelphia's Big Black Ball, community rallies behind college-bound teens. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Themed "Sophisticated Black Hollywood," the The association, founded in 2014 by Director Mister Mann Frisby, launched with a mission to create a community that supports and mentors young Black high school seniors through life's challenges. The mission later expanded to continue supporting the s…
(2025-08-31). Floods Don't Fall from the Sky Alone: How Human Interventions Accelerate Climate Destruction. moderndiplomacy.eu When the 2025 cloudburst hit Buner, a district located in northern Pakistan, villagers described how torrents of water came down upon their dwellings with such fury as never before seen. Entire settlements vanished behind walls of mud and rock. Survivors stood amidst the rubble of their houses, blaming fate, blaming climate change, and waiting for …