(2026-08-14). future tied to Hormuz strait fate. al-monitor.com Kuwait's once prosperous oil sector has stood largely paralysed for months, with petroleum exports plummeting as fighting raged across the Gulf ⚪ triggering the country's largest crisis in decades. | Half a year into the war, Kuwait remains a hostage to its uncompromising need to access the Strait of Hormuz ⚪ where the war between the US and Iran has choked off the once plentiful energy exports that moved across its waters.
(2026-08-14). US says lower oil prices, not nuclear program, are now top priority in war. al-monitor.com The top US priority now in the Iran war is no longer its nuclear program but to bring gasoline prices down for American consumers, the vice president said Thursday, with the treasury secretary adding that new economic punishment to wear down Tehran is imminent. | The comments by Vice President JD Vance and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent illustrate the powerful leverage Tehran has gained by shutting down the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-08-14). Vance says low oil prices are top US goal in Iran conflict. al-monitor.com Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the top US priority in the Iran war was keeping oil and gasoline prices low for Americans, with preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon ranking second. | The remarks constrasted with President Donald Trump's repeated framing of the fight: that entering the war had the sole objective of preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, even if that meant short-term economic sacrifices for Americans.
(2026-08-14). Yemen at highest risk of major conflict since 2022 truce, UN warns. al-monitor.com Aug 13 (Reuters) – Yemen faces its most serious threat of a return to large-scale war since a U.N.-brokered truce in 2022, U.N. envoy Hans Grundberg warned on Thursday, as the world body said more than half the country's population was experiencing acute food insecurity.The warning follows an escalation in hostilities between Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group and its internationally-recognised, Saudi-backed government that has raised fears of a broader return to war and a fuelling of wider regional tensions.
(2026-08-14). US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump, sources say. al-monitor.com By Erin BancoWASHINGTON, Aug 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. has received several warnings from Israel over the past year that Iran intended to assassinate President Donald Trump, including before a secret Air Force One ruse in Turkey, that U.S. intelligence officials could not independently verify, according to a current U.S. official and two former officials.
(2026-08-14). Iraq intel and security officials visit Saudi Arabia after drone attacks. al-monitor.com Iraqi authorities are cracking down on drone attacks after US and Saudi airstrikes targeted Iran-backed militias in the country.
(2026-08-14). US says it can keep naval blockade on Iran vows more economic pressure. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart and Idrees AliPANAMA CITY, Aug 13 (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday said that it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely and would ratchet up economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks have floundered, global oil supply is dropping and regional tensions are rising.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the U.S. military has the capability to maintain a naval presence in the region to enforce its blockade of Iran, which has inflicted severe economic damage on the country.
(2026-08-14). US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports "indefinitely," Pentagon chief says. al-monitor.com By Phil StewartPANAMA CITY, Aug 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. military has enough assets to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, adding ships could be rotated in and out of the region as needed.Hegseth's comments suggest he is advising U.S. President Donald Trump that the U.S. military can keep applying economic pressure on Iran for as long as needed to help so-far failed negotiations to end the conflict, begun in February.
(2026-08-14). La revolución bonita de Fidel. cubadebate.cu Fidel Castro duerme vencido por el cansancio mientras varios jóvenes lo rodean con la curiosidad alegre de quienes descubren que el héroe también cierra los ojos. En otras fotografías come con campesinos, monta a caballo en una cooperativa, se toma un helado, alimenta a un elefante en Nueva York o improvisa, con un par de cucharas, el baile de Alicia Alonso. No aparece en esas escenas una carga al machete ni una columna guerrillera avanzando sobre la montaña.
(2026-08-14). Centros de datos: La guerra interna que podría hacer que EEUU pierda la carrera de la IA frente a China. cubadebate.cu Mientras Washington y Pekín se enfrentan por el dominio de la inteligencia artificial, se ha abierto un frente inesperado… dentro de los propios Estados Unidos. Shyam Sankar, director de tecnología de Palantir, lo resume con una frase mordaz: el verdadero peligro no es el homicidio chino, sino el suicidio estadounidense.
(2026-08-14). "Tus Cien" : un videoclip para celebrar el Centenario de Fidel. cubadebate.cu Como parte de las celebraciones por el Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, el trovador Nelson Valdés, la Asociación Hermanos Saíz y la Productora Patria presentan el videoclip "Tus Cien", un homenaje musical que rinde tributo al líder histórico de la Revolución Cubana.
apnews.com (2026-08-13). Settler siege of Palestinian homes in the West Bank a horrific act of terror, US ambassador saysIsraeli settlers have besieged three homes in the occupied West Bank for several days, including one owned by a Palestinian American, in what the U.S. ambassador called a "horrific act of terror" on Thursday. Mike Huckabee's remarks on X represented an unusually sharp rebuke from the Trump administration of the latest episode in a surge of settler violencein the region.
counterpunch.org (2026-08-13). Paper Tiger: the Failure of Americas Trillion Dollar War MachineAccording to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the United States spent $21 trillion on its military between 2001 and 2024 (in constant 2024 dollars), equal to the combined military spending of the next eighteen countries. Iran barely made that list at all, spending only 2% of what the US did, and SIPRI estimated Iran's 2025 military budget at only $7.5 billion. So how is Iran holding its own against the multi-trillion-dollar US war machine?
presstv.co.uk (2026-08-13). Strait of Hormuz authority nixes US claims, says waterway remains blocked until Iran's conditions are metThe Iranian authority controlling the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf has categorically rejected American officials' claims about reopening of the waterway.
(2026-08-14). "Me limito a decir la verdad" . Fidel sigue respondiendo a la humanidad. cubadebate.cu Para el 26 de septiembre de 1960, cuando Fidel Castro presentó su primer discurso en la sede de Naciones Unidas, ya Estados Unidos, bajo el gobierno de Eisenhower, había apoyado la contrarrevolución armada y los atentados terroristas. También había prohibido las exportaciones a Cuba y le había quitado su cuota azucarera en el comercio internacional.
(2026-08-14). Cuba se prepara para el inicio de la 65 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu La 65 Serie Nacional de Béisbol ya se asoma en el horizonte como un tren obstinado que no se detiene, e intentará demostrar que, aun en medio de una dura crisis económica, la pelota en Cuba no se rinde.
(2026-08-14). EEUU toleró el tráfico de cubanos desde Florida mientras el negocio crecía, denuncia Cuba. cubadebate.cu Si las autoridades estadounidenses no actuaron y permitieron la entrada numerosa y descontrolada de cubanos por su frontera sur durante varios años consecutivos, y toleraron el establecimiento de las redes de tráfico, fue por negligencia, complicidad, diseño político o una combinación de esos factores.
(2026-08-14). US says Kushner may go to Israel for talks on Gaza plan. al-monitor.com The United States is considering sending presidential envoy Jared Kushner to Israel as President Donald Trump pushes a peace plan for Gaza, an official said Thursday. | The news outlet Axios reported earlier that Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and go-to mediator for the Middle East and Russia, will head to Israel and Egypt next week for talks on the situation in Gaza.
(2026-08-14). Jared Kushner may visit Israel next week for talks on Gaza, source says. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland and Kanishka SinghAug 13 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, may visit Israel next week for talks on Gaza, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.The plans were reported earlier by Axios, which also said that Kushner was planning to meet mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey as well next week in Cairo.
(2026-08-14). Talks between government and opposition mark a new chapter for Venezuela. aljazeera.com The government of Delcy Rodriguez held its first talks with part of Venezuela's opposition. But what will they achieve?>
(2026-08-14). Paralyzed patient undergoes first BCI surgery at Tongji Medical College. ecns.cn A 55-year-old woman with high-level quadriplegia has become the first patient at Tongji Medical College in Wuhan, Hubei Province, to undergo fully invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) surgery, the hospital said Thursday.
(2026-08-14). 73-year-old Chinese engineer books ticket for suborbital space flight. ecns.cn Huang Xiaochi, a 73-year-old technology expert from Foshan in south China's Guangdong Province, booked ticket No. 022 for a suborbital space tourism flight in Foshan on Saturday.
(2026-08-14). Hong Kong Customs, Pakistan Customs sign cooperative arrangement. ecns.cn Hong Kong Customs and Pakistan Customs signed a cooperative arrangement Wednesday to strengthen intelligence exchange and combat cross-border crime, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government said.
(2026-08-14). Blaze forces families to abandon Turkish tour boat. al-monitor.com More than 100 people had to abandon ship after a fire engulfed a children's entertainment tour boat off southwestern Turkey on Thursday, officials said. | Families were on board for the outing near the coastal resort of Fethiye, which is particularly popular with British tourists.
(2026-08-14). What's the real price of de-coupling from China. ecns.cn Some Western countries aiming to decouple from China's supply chains may face staggering costs: an extra $23.6 trillion by 2050, according to estimates.
(2026-08-14). China, Thailand police bust cross-border credit card fraud. ecns.cn Chinese and Thai police have dismantled a transnational credit card fraud ring targeting Chinese citizens, arresting nine suspects in a coordinated operation, China's Ministry of Public Security said Thursday.
(2026-08-14). Yemen's Houthis claim new attack on Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia: What to know. al-monitor.com The strike follows a deadly Houthi attack on a ship in the Red Sea as the renewed conflict take its toll on shipping.
(2026-08-14). UN, Palestinian ministry condemn Israeli settler siege of West Bank homes. aljazeera.com UN rights office and Palestine Foreign Ministry call days-long Israeli settler siege in Qusra 'criminal' and 'inhumane'.
(2026-08-14). Yemen faces highest risk of returning to war since 2022 truce, UN warns. aljazeera.com Civilian and military casualties have been reported as fighting has flared across Yemeni front lines in recent days.
(2026-08-14). China's zero-tariff policy for 53 African nations yields $106.6 million in tariff savings at Guangzhou Customs. ecns.cn China's zero-tariff policy for all 53 African countries with diplomatic ties has yielded over 730 million yuan (about $106.6 million) in import savings at Guangzhou Customs in the first three months since its implementation, according to customs data released on Wednesday.
(2026-08-14). Today In Dystopia: Flock Camera Tyranny And Sam Altman Surveillance. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Today in dystopia, the US government is monitoring the social media accounts of individuals who oppose the rapidly spreading installation of Flock surveillance cameras throughout the United States. | In an article titled " "Government surveillance centers are monitoring viral anti-Flock Instagram p…
(2026-08-14). AI-generated Chinese fantasy video goes viral overseas. ecns.cn A short AI-generated video depicting a traditional Chinese fantasy palace has gone viral on overseas social media, drawing more than 5 million views in four days.
(2026-08-14). What would BRICS Bank membership mean for reeling economy? al-monitor.com Iran's Central Bank governor said the country will soon join the New Development Bank as he traveled to India this week for a meeting of the group's finance leaders.
(2026-08-14). China-Laos Railway brings over 200,000 metric tons of Southeast Asian fruit to China this year. ecns.cn More than 200,000 metric tons of Southeast Asian fruit had been transported to China via the China-Laos Railway this year as of Wednesday, up 11.16% year on year, China Railway Kunming Group Co., Ltd. said Thursday.
(2026-08-14). Drought in Puerto Rico: mass suffering as Trump weaponizes the island against Latin America. wsws.org In Puerto Rico, roughly half a million people have been cut off from running water for 48 hours at a stretch, going three and four days a week without service.
(2026-08-14). Disease outbreaks multiply, as Trump and Kennedy wage war on science. wsws.org The largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in American history, a returning measles epidemic and the worst Ebola epidemic in Congolese history are expressions of a single crisis.
(2026-08-14). New Zealand government in turmoil after failed leadership challenge. wsws.org Underlying the instability within the National Party and the coalition government are tensions over how overtly New Zealand should align with US-led warmongering against China.
(2026-08-14). Company offers worse contract after SEIU shuts down strike of 950 Pennsylvania healthcare workers. wsws.org Despite workers voting nearly 99 percent to strike, the SEIU moved to control and shut down the walkout. The company returned with a worse offer, and workers remain without a contract…
(2026-08-14). China spends 243.6 billion yuan on civil affairs in H1. ecns.cn China spent 243.6 billion yuan ($36.1 billion) on civil affairs programs in the first half of 2026, up 5.2% year on year, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said Wednesday.
(2026-08-14). Climate crisis: Western Europe experiences its hottest summer on record. wsws.org The summer of 2026 has proven to be the hottest on record in Western Europe. According to measurements by the European Union's (EU) Copernicus Climate Change Service, June and July were the hottest since temperature records began.
(2026-08-14). 8,734 allotted shares of Unitree IPO go unpaid. ecns.cn Investors in the online tranche of Unitree Robotics' IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market failed to pay for 8,734 allotted shares, while all shares in the offline tranche were fully subscribed and paid for, according to results announced Thursday evening.
(2026-08-14). Bodycam captures lightning striking metres from US police officers. aljazeera.com Bodycam video captured the moment lightning struck just metres from South Dakota Highway Patrol officers.
(2026-08-14). Why Osun's election matters for Nigeria's 2027 vote. aljazeera.com The result could offer an early signal of shifting alliances and voter sentiment before the presidential race.
(2026-08-14). Hot Take | 'China is awesome': Elon Musk's call to visit China resonates online. ecns.cn Elon Musk has a message for the world: "China is awesome. I strongly encourage people to visit."
(2026-08-14). Three Gorges Dam shipping throughput reaches 100 million metric tons in 2026. ecns.cn Shipping throughput via the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River reached 100 million metric tons as of 12: 40 a.m. Thursday, according to the Three Gorges Navigation Authority.
(2026-08-14). From central to distributed business districts. onlineopinion.com.au A look at global office vacancy rates suggests the impacts of WFH have been unevenly felt, while the impacts of Ai on central office demand are possibly yet to be felt.
(2026-08-14). Unitree IPO draws strong investor interest with record-low winning rate. ecns.cn Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics has attracted strong market attention after its IPO subscription results showed the lowest winning rate in the history of Shanghai's STAR Market.
(2026-08-14). Mainstream Media Shock as Coral on the Great Barrier Reef Records Five Years of Record Growth. wattsupwiththat.com Writing in the Australian last year, Peter Ridd noted that the Reef was still doing fine despite suffering six allegedly cataclysmic coral bleaching events in the last decade. "There should be no coral at all if those reports were true", he added.
(2026-08-14). Wang Xiji, pioneer of China's space program, dies at 105. ecns.cn Wang Xiji, one of the pioneers of China's space program, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and recipient of the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" Meritorious Service Medal, died in Beijing on Wednesday at the age of 105 after an illness.
(2026-08-14). US sailors hit by strain of long aircraft carrier deployment. al-monitor.com Some sailors have reportedly tried throwing themselves into the sea, basic supplies can run short and sanitation is going awry: life on America's giant Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is increasingly difficult as the Iran war drags on. | The ship ⚪ now in its ninth month of deployment ⚪ is expected to be replaced in the Middle East by another carrier, the George Washington, in a move sure to be welcomed by the Lincoln's crew and their loved ones.
(2026-08-14). Israel's Katz hails settlers for 'holding onto' Palestinian land. aljazeera.com Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz praised radical Hilltop Youth settlers for 'holding onto' Palestinian land.
(2026-08-14). Germany: The privatisation of Berlin's local rail system and the role of the Left Party. wsws.org As always with the Left Party: it talks left but in practice acts right! | The new contract for Berlin's S-Bahn is being portrayed in political circles and the media as a major step forward. Quite the opposite is the case.
(2026-08-14). Escalating strikes between Ukraine, Russia threaten global food supplies. wsws.org The escalating war between NATO-backed Ukraine and Russia increasingly targets economic infrastructure in the Black Sea region, a critical area for global food supplies.
(2026-08-14). Return of the Gestapo: Germany tears down barrier between police and secret services imposed after Hitler. wsws.org The considerable legal package approved by the German cabinet on Wednesday massively expands the powers of the domestic and foreign intelligence agencies — and erases the line between them and the police established after the defeat of the Nazis.
(2026-08-14). Mali says 82 soldiers captured by armed groups have been freed. aljazeera.com Malian army says the soldiers were held prisoner by Tuareg and al-Qaeda-linked armed groups in the northern region.
(2026-08-14). Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azín will pay a state visit to China from August 16 to 23, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.
(2026-08-14). Israel reopens once-closed West Bank settlement. al-monitor.com Israel officially reopened the West Bank settlement of Ganim on Thursday, more than 20 years after it withdrew from the community, in a move emblematic of the current government's policy of rapid settlement expansion. | The smell of freshly-poured asphalt hung in the air above Ganim's new and only street, where future residents and their families ⚪ who had come to help with the move ⚪ smiled at the sight of their pre-fabricated homes.
(2026-08-14). Is the South China Sea moving from a 'zone of peace' towards the next conflict area? onlineopinion.com.au While US officials frame the carrier's presence as routine freedom of navigation and support for allies, the timing amplifies perceptions of strategic strain on Washington.
(2026-08-14). Nvidia and Wall Street propose "exotic" money line to continue AI boom. wsws.org A $500 billion mechanism has been proposed using Nvidia chips as collateral to enable firms involved in the AI race to buy them.
(2026-08-14). Guangdong issues 2.5 bln yuan offshore RMB bonds in Macao. ecns.cn The People's Government of Guangdong Province successfully issued 2.5 billion yuan ($350 million) of offshore RMB-denominated local government bonds in Macao, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao.
(2026-08-14). Nicaragua national pavilion opens in central China. ecns.cn The Nicaragua national pavilion was inaugurated on Wednesday in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, becoming the first specialty exhibition venue in China authorized by the Nicaraguan Embassy in China to showcase the country's products and culture.
(2026-08-14). Over 2,000 robots from 16 countries to compete at World Humanoid Robot Games. ecns.cn More than 2,000 humanoid robots from 16 countries will compete at the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing from Aug. 22 to 26, a sports official said Thursday.
(2026-08-14). Yunnan, Bali expand cooperation with new eco-agrotourism project. ecns.cn The third phase of an eco-agrotourism project under the "Yunnan Hand in Hand" initiative was launched in Bali, Indonesia, on Wednesday, following the signing of a new cooperation agreement between Yunnan and Bali.
(2026-08-14). China's first domestically built large cruise ship launches GBA international route. ecns.cn Adora Magic City, China's first domestically built large cruise ship, set sail from Shekou Cruise Homeport in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on Thursday, bound for Vietnam.
(2026-08-14). Corewell Health nurses in Michigan denounce sellout Teamsters deal. wsws.org The contract is the result of a strategy by the Teamsters bureaucracy, not of fighting for what workers need, but of expanding its dues base while establishing the same corrupt relations with management that it has at other employers.
(2026-08-14). Over 2,000 fabric suppliers gather at Zhejiang home textiles expo. ecns.cn More than 2,000 fabric suppliers joined the 2026 Global Home Textile Eco-Fashion Exhibition & Shaoxing Keqiao China Textile City Curtain Fabric Exhibition, which opened Wednesday in Keqiao, Zhejiang Province.
(2026-08-14). Opposition mounts worldwide against 15-year sentence for Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Letters of protest and petition signatures from more than 30 countries are demanding the release of the 27-year-old socialist sentenced to 15 years in prison for his antiwar writings.
(2026-08-14). 400,000DWT ore carrier berths at Zhanjiang Port. ecns.cn A 400,000DWT Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) flying the Marshall Islands flag berthed at Zhanjiang Port in Guangdong on Wednesday, carrying iron ore under maritime escort.
(2026-08-14). Australia: Teachers on the front line of the NDIS cuts. wsws.org Alongside people with disabilities and their families, the Labor government's gutting of the National Disability Insurance Scheme will have a devastating impact on teachers and education support staff in Australia's already crisis-ridden public schools.
(2026-08-14). China In Photos: China's national carbon emissions market sees trading volume top 930 mln tonnes. ecns.cn The cumulative trading volume of China's national carbon emissions rights trading market had exceeded 930 million tonnes by the end of July, Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu said Thursday.
(2026-08-14). Notes on US political repression and state violence. wsws.org This column reports on the increasingly dictatorial and repressive actions taken by the Trump administration and its allied state governments.
(2026-08-14). Could Trump actually run for a third term as president? aljazeera.com Donald Trump says the law stopping him from seeking a third presidential term is 'very strong'.
(2026-08-14). Turkey set to sign charter for Saudi-led Red Sea coalition on Friday. al-monitor.com Ankara pledged support for the proposed multinational alliance last month, but Friday's expected signing will mark its formal entry into the Saudi-led grouping.
(2026-08-14). The popularity of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. wsws.org Estimates vary, but it appears well over 100 million people worldwide have already seen it in movie theaters.
(2026-08-14). Colombia's rescuers search rubble as hope fades on finding survivors. aljazeera.com The crucial 72-hour window to find survivors has passed, but rescue teams in Colombia keep digging.
(2026-08-14). China clears over 60 million metric tons of solid waste in campaign against illegal dumping. ecns.cn China has cleared and disposed of more than 60 million metric tons of solid waste since June 2025 under a nationwide campaign against illegal dumping and disposal, Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment Li Gao said Thursday at a press conference in Beijing.
(2026-08-14). Big Tech, AI and digital liberation. ecosocialism.org.au
(2026-08-14). More than half of Pennsylvania waterways contain fecal bacteria during parts of the year, report says. whyy.org
(2026-08-14). Pinochet's Operation Colombo: A fascist crime and its cover-up. wsws.org Fifty-one years after the Pinochet dictatorship's most elaborate disinformation operation, the families of the 119 disappeared gathered in Santiago's Plaza de Armas to demand justice.
(2026-08-14). Olympic champion Su Yiming named UNCCD Sport4Land ambassador. ecns.cn Chinese Olympic snowboarding champion Su Yiming has been named the Sport4L and Champion for Resilience by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). Oil eases as weaker demand outlook counters Mideast supply concerns. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices eased on Thursday after gains in previous sessions, as attention turned to expectations of weaker global oil demand this year, while there was no progress on opening the vital Strait of Hormuz. | Brent futures slipped 42 cents, or 0.47%, to $88.56 a barrel, trimming gains made over the previous six sessions. | West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 55 cents, or 0.66%, to $82.72, after advancing over the past five sessions. | A senior Iranian source said on Wednesday there had been no progress in talks to revive an interim ‚Å deal agreed i…
(2026-08-13). Iran calls for compensation after Hormuz oil spill. geo.tv This representational image shows tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman's Musandam governance, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. — Reuters Iran warns of environmental degradation in…
(2026-08-13). Iran's Hormuz authority denies Trump claims of control over strait: What to know. al-monitor.com Trump administration officials have said oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are rising, but maritime traffic remains diminished.
(2026-08-13). Erdogan eyes expansion of Makkah pact. tribune.com.pk 
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday he hoped more countries would join a defence agreement signed last week between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan aimed at stabilising a region wracked by conflict. | The so-called Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was signed on Friday as the Middle East grapples with fallout from the US-Iran war which has dragged in regional players and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. | "Our vision for it is not limited to the three countries," the Turkish leader told the London-based Asharq Al-Awsat daily. "Rather we aspire for it to grow, and perhap…
(2026-08-13). Headlines for August 13, 2026. democracynow.org Declassified Pentagon Report Found U.S. Killed 153 Civilians in Yemen Last Year, Sailors on U.S. Aircraft Carrier Attempt to Jump Overboard as Lengthy Deployment Grinds On, CIA Had "Low Confidence" in Israeli Claim That Iran Sought to Shoot Down Air Force One, Firefighters Accuse Israeli Forces of Deliberately Starting Wildfires in Southern Lebanon, "A Policy of Attrition by Design": MSF Condemns Israeli Blockade of Crucial Supplies, Israeli Settlers Besiege Palestinian Homes in Occupied West Bank Village of Qusra, Hegseth Says Colombia Will Conduct Joint Military Operations with U.S., Urg…
(2026-08-13). Three Flags, One Shield: Inside The Makkah Pact. ummid.com Born from doubts about US protection after Iranian strikes went unanswered, and Yemen's collapsing truce, the Makkah Pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye reshapes regional alignments – unsettling Iran, unnerving Israel, and drawing wary attention from India amid a related disinformation flare-up.
(2026-08-13). Israel's 'Systematic Destruction': Is Southern Lebanon Becoming the Next Gaza? thinktank.pk The latest Middle East escalation is no longer confined to Gaza or the confrontation between the United States and Iran. Southern Lebanon is emerging as another major front where military operations are producing consequences that could reshape the region for years. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned what he described as Israel's "systematic destruction" in …
(2026-08-13). Iran's Araghchi slams France, other Western nations 'hypocrisy' over human rights. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday slammed the "blatant and embarrassing" hypocrisy of "countries like France" over their stance on human rights and international law. | "Your backing of Israel's genocide in Gaza—and aggression against Iran—has destroyed whatever moral high ground you imagined you had," he wrote in a post on X. | Countries like France should stop lecturing the world about "human rights" and international law. The hypocrisy is blatant and embarrassing. | Your backing of Israel's genocide in Gaza—and aggression against Iran—has destroyed whatever moral hi…
(2026-08-13). Interim peace deal in limbo. tribune.com.pk 
Iran and the United States remain at loggerheads over efforts to agree a permanent end to the war in the Gulf, according to a senior Iranian source, who said there had been no progress in talks to revive the interim deal agreed in June and define a time frame to implement it. | The comments were a further blow to hopes for a resolution to the crisis, following new attacks on shipping in the region on Tuesday. | The deal agreed in June declared an "immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts", but quickly unravelled, with US President Donald Trump saying it was "over" on July 7 and…
(2026-08-13). Pakistan aviation sector reels. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's aviation sector and air travellers are facing disruptions as escalating tensions between Iran and the United States and the resulting closure of airspace across parts of the Middle East have thrown global air travel into disarray, with airlines facing soaring fuel costs, cancellations and longer routes. | Aviation sources said more than 52,000 flights had been cancelled following the closure of air routes in the Middle East, while global flight operations had declined by 50% to 60% amid heightened security concerns. | The crisis has dealt the aviation industry its biggest financial blow since the Co…
(2026-08-13). 'Nobody's Normal:' on autism, stigma and culture. whyy.org Grinker's book Nobody's Normal traces the shifting history of stigma and acceptance toward people perceived as different. He writes about his daughter, who was diagnosed with autism in the 1990s, when the condition was still considered rare. | In an op-ed for The New York Times, Grinker criticized Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Trump for describing autism as a "tragic epidemic" and a "horrible crisis." | This week on The Connection, Roy Richard Grinker joins us to discuss the progress made in understanding autism, the ongoing efforts to overcome stigma, and the need to dis…
(2026-08-13). UK, Italy among states considered to verify Hezbollah disarmament, sources say. al-monitor.com By Alexander Cornwell and Maya GebeilyTEL AVIV/BEIRUT, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Israel and Lebanon have agreed on Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Indonesia as potential contributors to a proposed mechanism that could see foreign troops deployed to Lebanon to verify Hezbollah's disarmament, people familiar with the matter said.The shortlist emerged from U.S.-mediated talks in Rome last week, the latest round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon on implementing a June agreement that ties Israel's phased withdrawal from Lebanon to the disarmament of Hezbollah.
(2026-08-13). After US criticism, Israel ties Lebanon withdrawal to Hezbollah disarmament. al-monitor.com By Maayan Lubell and Maya GebeilyJERUSALEM/BEIRUT, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Israel won't withdraw from southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, the defence minister said on Thursday, qualifying remarks he made a day earlier that had suggested Israeli forces would occupy the territory indefinitely and drew U.S. criticism.
(2026-08-13). New Zealand faces lawsuit over technology use during Gaza war. asiapacificreport.nz The New Zealand government faces legal action over allegations its space technology may have supported Israel's military operations during the Gaza genocide, reports The New Arab. By Ibrahim Othman New Zealand's government is facing a historic lawsuit before the High Court at Wellington, with activists and lawyers seeking to overturn judicial reviews and licences granted…
(2026-08-13). Cuba rejects Dominican Republic's expulsion of diplomats. radiohc.cu The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday strongly rejected the decision by the Dominican Republic government to expel 10 Cuban diplomats and their families from that country. | The statement released by the Ministry emphasized that there is no justification for the Dominican authorities' decision and stressed that the Cuban officials have always acted in strict accordance with the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and with absolute respect for the laws of that nation. | It maintained, instead, that the action is a response to the "Dominican government's submission to pressure from the U.S. g…
(2026-08-13). Cuba celebrates Fidel Castro's centenary with political-cultural event and closing of the International Colloquium. radiohc.cu 
The political-cultural event commemorating Fidel Castro's centenary and closing the First International Colloquium, "Fidel: Legacy and Future" took place in Havana Thursday morning. | Participating in the activity were Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, historical leader of the Revolution; the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez; and the Commander of the Rebel Army, José Ramón Machado Ventura; along with members of the Political Bureau Esteban Lazo Hernández, Manuel Marrero Cruz, and Roberto Morales Ojeda—President of t…
(2026-08-13). Fidel Castro, the Cuban Revolution and Africa. mronline.org 
On December 22, 1975, Fidel Castro spoke to more than a million Cuban people in Havana's plaza of the Revolution. It was the closing day of the first congress of the communist party of Cuba. He spoke about the importance of the congress and reemphasized Cuba's unwavering support for not only Angola but all of Africa.
(2026-08-13). Photos: Cuba marks Fidel Castro's 100th birthday. aljazeera.com Fidel Castro would have turned 100 on Thursday and his legacy continues to overshadow the island.
(2026-08-13). From the Playbook of the John Birch Society, State Department Report Claiming Cuban "Subversion" Is Filled with Misinformation. covertactionmagazine.com Named after a U.S. intelligence agent who was allegedly killed by the Chinese Communists during the Chinese Civil War, the John Birch Society was an extreme right-wing organization that regularly warned about communist subversion of U.S. society from within. According to Republican political operative Roger Stone, Donald Trump's father Fred was one of the John …
(2026-08-13). First International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future" opens in Havana. mronline.org 
Editor's note: for the next 2 weeks Resumen Latinoamericano in English will be reporting from Havana, facing the same obstacles of connectivity and power outages, sponsored by the U.S. blockade, that the Cuban media faces on a daily basis.
(2026-08-13). Descargue el libro "Los afortunados entrevistadores de Fidel" cubadebate.cu Dicen que por lo menos dos mil periodistas de todo el mundo piden entrevistarse con Fidel Castro. Frei Betto, Gianni Miná, Ignacio Ramonet y Tomás Borge los autores de las cuatros entrevistas concedidas con el líder de la Revolución Cubana, no solo comparten esa excepcional suerte.
(2026-08-13). Demandan a Trump para impedir que gane dinero por servicio de pago de acceso anticipado a sus publicaciones. cubadebate.cu El presidente Donald Trump fue demandado en un tribunal federal para impedir que gane dinero con un nuevo servicio de pago en su empresa Truth Social, que ofrece acceso anticipado y exclusivo a sus publicaciones sobre la política de Estados Unidos.
(2026-08-13). Evo Morales destaca centenario de Fidel Castro. cubadebate.cu El primer expresidente indígena de Bolivia, Evo Morales, resaltó hoy el centenario del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro, y afirmó que su voz sigue acompañando a quienes luchan por un mundo mejor. Explica cómo a partir de la ayuda de Fidel Castro, en la denominada Operación Milagro para devolver la vista mediante intervenciones quirúrgicas a la población.
(2026-08-13). Rinden homenaje a Fidel en Santa Ifigenia a 100 años de su natalicio. cubadebate.cu El depósito de una ofrenda floral, a nombre del General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, ante el monolito que guarda las cenizas del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, en el cementerio patrimonial Santa Ifigenia, distinguió hoy el homenaje realizado en esta ciudad por el centenario del natalicio del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana.
(2026-08-13). Ministerio del Interior prorroga hasta 2028 la validez de licencias de conducción y circulación. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio del Interior ha decidido extender hasta el año 2028 la vigencia de las Licencias de Conducción y Circulación que vencen entre el 1 de enero de 2026 y el 31 de diciembre de 2027.
(2026-08-13). Fidel, el Rayo que no Cesa. cubadebate.cu Ensayo sobre la vida, la obra y el pensamiento de Fidel Castro, en el centenario de su nacimiento: Fidel Castro pertenece a esta estirpe de personas que no caben en un libro de historia, la de quienes convierten su propia vida en un territorio tan vasto que ninguna biografía alcanza a cercarlo del todo.
(2026-08-13). De Moscú a La Habana: 100 años de Fidel y la historia que no suele contarse. cubadebate.cu En este episodio hablamos del centenario de Fidel Castro y cómo su figura es percibida en la Rusia moderna. También tratamos sobre el aniversario de los bombardeos atómicos de Japón, pero sobre todo de la batalla por imponer una versión de la historia.
(2026-08-13). Fidel es de toda la humanidad. cubadebate.cu Imposible conmemorar este acontecimiento de tan honda resonancia universal en solitario. Fidel no es solo de Cuba. Fidel es de todos los revolucionarios del mundo que admiran su obra y comparten sus ideas. °Fidel es de toda la humanidad! Ser fidelista no es profesar una fe ciega. Es una honorable actitud ante la vida. Ser fidelista es definirnos como permanentes luchadores antimperialistas y contra todas las injusticias del mundo.
(2026-08-13). El Siglo de Fidel: Fidel vence al tiempo. cubadebate.cu Fidel era el arquetipo de eso que Hegel llamaba un "personaje histórico-universal", o sea, alguien que percibe las cosas de este mundo apenas se insinúan en el horizonte; que sabe hacia dónde marcha el devenir histórico y hace del logro de este objetivo su razón de ser. Alejandro, César, Napoleón y entre nosotros Bolívar fueron grandes hombres porque desearon y lograron hacer algo grande, jamás cayendo en nimiedades, fantasías o ilusiones.
| Asumieron el desafío de su tiempo, sintetizaron magistralmente las luchas sociales de su época y tuvieron éxito en su empeño. Fidel lo asumió en plenitud. Sabía que Mar…
(2026-08-13). Gaza cancer patients face rising death rate amid Israeli curbs, doctors say. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Hasseb AlwazeerCAIRO/GAZA, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Gaza cancer patients are dying at two to three times the pace they did before the start of the war in the territory, as Israel blocks many from travelling for treatment after destroying the only local specialised facility, Gaza doctors said.Israel blew up Gaza's specialised cancer hospital last year after saying troops found a tunnel used by Hamas militants running beneath it. That means that an estimated 17,000 Gazans with cancer have no local option for chemotherapy or other advanced therapy.
(2026-08-13). Vigil for the People of Gaza, Madison, August 15, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org Saturday, August 15: Vigil for the People of Gaza | Madison Farmer's Market, King St. Corner Capitol Square8 — 10: 30 am…
(2026-08-13). "Anatomy of an AI Kill Chain" : Militaries Rely on Mistake-Prone AI in Ukraine, Gaza & Iran. democracynow.org 
Militaries across the world are in an "AI arms race," says Heidy Khlaaf, a chief AI scientist at the AI Now Institute, which just released a joint report with Airwars titled "Anatomy of an AI Kill Chain." | "What it is is a series of different types of AI algorithms that are chained together, each with their own pitfalls, each with their own flaws," she says. "And these systems build off of each other and feed into one another to, unfortunately, end up resulting in civilian casualties."…
(2026-08-13). August 15 Monday, August 17: Online: Three Chances to Hear Huwaida Arraf on Tour. wibailoutpeople.org 
Huwaida Arraf is a Palestinian-American civil/human rights attorney and social justice activist. She has been involved in legal, political, and grassroots initiatives for Palestinian rights for the last two decades, including co-founding the Nobel Peace Prize-nominated International Solidarity Movement (ISM), and leading the Free Gaza Movement which, beginning in 2008, organized sea voyages to Gaza …
(2026-08-13). Machado is hiring DC lobbyists for access to Venezuela's future. responsiblestatecraft.org Opposition leader-in-exile Maria Corina Machado has hired veteran Republican lobbyists in Washington DC in what experts say is an effort to gain the support of the Trump administration as she continues to seek the Venezuelan presidency.Machado has retained lobbyist Ed Rogers as a U.S.-based "government affairs and public relations" consultant, according to a recent
(2026-08-13). Four Belarusians dead, 15 injured in road accident in Georgia. eng.belta.by The traffic accident occurred on 12 August involving a minibus carrying 19 Belarusian citizens.
(2026-08-13). CWA Responds to DHS Attacks on Union and Community Organizing. wibailoutpeople.org August 13, 2026 The following statement is from CWA President Claude Cummings Jr.: Our union has become the latest target of a corrupt administration that weaponizes the legal process against law-abiding Americans exercising our Constitutional rights. CWA is a union that harnesses the power of our collective voice and peaceful protest to stand up for …
(2026-08-13). Muslims Against Muslims? Why Rohingya Refugees Are Under Attack in Malaysia? thinktank.pk The Rohingya refugee crisis in Malaysia is becoming more than a debate about immigration, national security or social pressure. It is increasingly becoming a test of Muslim solidarity, humanitarian responsibility and Malaysia's identity as a Muslim-majority country. A recent wave of anti-Rohingya hate speech and misinformation has intensified tensions between parts of Malaysian society and …
(2026-08-13). San Francisco Buffalo Soldiers Post 333 Global Membership Drive. indybay.org 2026 National Buffalo Soldiers Day, observed on July 28, we stood on the steps of our California State Capitol and proclaimed an entire year of celebration and now on the 3rd Sunday in August at the Buffalo Soldiers Post 333, SF War Memorial Veterans Building our 160th commemorative year opens a new chapter to provide the interpretive lens through which the California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail can come alive, globally.
(2026-08-13). Maharashtra Engineering FE 2026 Round 2 Allotment: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State CET Cell is publishing today i.e. Wednesday August 12, 2026 on its official website 'fe2026.mahacet.org' Allotment Result of FE 2026 CAP Round-II (FE 26 Round 2 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-13). Municipalities in the Eastern Cape experience cold weather conditions. sanews.gov.za Municipalities in the Eastern Cape experience cold weather conditions | Municipalities in the Eastern Cape are expected to experience cloudy conditions in places over the interior, with morning fog. | Otherwise, conditions will be fine and cool to cold, becoming very cold along the Drakensberg and adjacent areas. | The municipalities include Emalahleni, Sakhisizwe, Senqu, Elundini and Matatiele Local Municipalities. | "The wind along the coast will be light to moderate north-easterly, freshening from the south in the afternoon," SAWS said. | The weather service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging w…
(2026-08-13). Chile's courts seal impunity for Carabinero officer who blinded Gustavo Gatica. wsws.org The legal architecture of impunity for the forces of state repression has been built through the combined efforts of the entire political establishment—right, center and pseudo-left alike.
(2026-08-13). Pinglu Canal begins live-ship trials ahead of September opening. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal, China's first major river-to-sea canal included in a national development plan, began live-ship trials on Wednesday, marking the final major test before the waterway opens to traffic.
(2026-08-13). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-08-13). Türkiye lays out 'mechanisms' of defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Three nations to group ministers, hold ‚Å joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under the pact.
(2026-08-13). K-P cabinet boosts youth funding to Rs5b. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet has approved a wide-ranging package of measures covering youth entrepreneurship, education, healthcare, energy infrastructure, compensation for victims of militancy and institutional reforms, Minister for Information and Public Relations Shafi Jan said while briefing the media on decisions taken at the cabinet's 56th meeting. | The cabinet increased the cost of the Ehsaas Naujawan Programme from Rs3 billion to Rs5 billion in response to sustained public demand and a growing number of applications. The flagship initiative is aimed at promoting youth entrepreneurship, self-employme…
(2026-08-13). Eurovision to bar countries at war from hosting: What that means. aljazeera.com Israel, which hosted the contest in 2019, will no longer be allowed to do so – but can still compete, protesters say.
(2026-08-13). Poland's Powerful New Frigate Marks Major Shift For Its Navy. twz.com 
The Polish Navy launched its largest surface combatant since the interwar period, when the frigate Wicher went into the water today. The warship, built locally according to a British design, is the first of three and part of a wide-ranging modernization program for the Wicher (Polish for gale) was floated off a semi-submersible heavy-lift barge in the Gulf of…
(2026-08-13). Cong leader Saud Hasan raiases immigration problems with UK MP Amanda Hack. ummid.com Congress leader Syed Saud Hasan from Madhya Pradesh Capital Bhopal met with Amanda Jayne Hack, MP from the ruling Labour Party of Britain (England), Saturday August 08, 2026 and discussed in detail the difficulties faced by Indians living in the United Kingdom due to the new immigration policies.
(2026-08-13). Trump wants to talk to Hezbollah. Will they pick up the phone? responsiblestatecraft.org For decades, U.S. policy in Lebanon has focused on the elimination of Hezbollah, or at least its military wing. But the Trump administration has taken this effort to new heights.The State Department is
(2026-08-13). APEC 2026: Why China Chose Shenzhen to Showcase Its Technology Power. moderndiplomacy.eu Shenzhen will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit (APEC) in November 2026, particularly given its reputation as China's Silicon Valley and a global hub for artificial intelligence and embodied intelligence. The city will showcase its advanced industrial ecosystem in robotics, new vehicles, and the digital economy, aiming to connect markets and economies across the Asia-Pacific …
(2026-08-13). Falling Danube flow forces shutdown of Romania's sole nuclear plant. aljazeera.com Romania had tried to avert a total shutdown of the plant, which usually generates a fifth of the country's electricity.
(2026-08-13). Governments must tax Big Oil's profits as UN tax treaty talks advance. commondreams.org As droughts and wildfires damage economies,
(2026-08-13). Saturday 9/26: Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories. indybay.org Brava Theater Center, 2781 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA…
(2026-08-13). Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law. icrc.org Statement delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Adviser, at the first substantial plenary session of the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs, New York, 22 July 2026.
(2026-08-13). Friday 8/14: Join Us for a Discussion on: What Should We Do Now to Work for Revolution? indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-08-13). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-13). Multiple houses ablaze as wildfire sweeps into UK town. aljazeera.com At least six homes were set alight by an extensive wildfire in Stourbridge…
(2026-08-13). Leavitt to leave as White House press secretary. aljazeera.com Karoline Leavitt has announced that she will be stepping down from her position as White House press secretary.
(2026-08-13). China sees fewer marriages, more divorces in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China recorded 3.275 million marriage registrations and 1.383 million divorce registrations in the first half of 2026, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
(2026-08-13). Kohei Saito on degrowth, Marx and the future of the left. links.org.au 
By integrating Marxist principles with degrowth, we can develop strategies that appeal to a broader alliance and a wider movement against the capitalist system and for climate justice, argues Kohei Saito.
(2026-08-13). I Knew Them: Tim Carstairs and The Unfinished Work. ummid.com Remembering Tim Carstairs, who passed away on 6 January 2015, is not an exercise in nostalgia, it is a way of measuring the distance between the standards he helped shape and the realities we still face.
(2026-08-13). Madison, August 20, 2026: Weekly Vigil Against U.S. War and Militarism. wibailoutpeople.org Thursday, August 20: | Weekly Vigil Against War and Militarism | Corner of Willy and Blair Streets, Madison | 4: 30 — 5: 30 PM…
(2026-08-13). Israeli settlers besiege three Palestinian families in West Bank's Qusra. aljazeera.com Dozens of settlers besiege Palestinian families in Qusra, cutting off water, power and essential supplies.
(2026-08-13). Maharashtra B Arch 2026 Round 1 Allotment Today – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell publishing today i.e. Monday August 10, 2026 on its official website 'arch2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of B Arch 2026 CAP Round 1 of candidates who have applied for Admission to First Year Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-13). Indonesia and India Are Jointly Planning a Hydrocarbon-Powered Future. wattsupwiththat.com The India-Indonesia trade relationship is dismissing the apocalyptic fantasy of the climate industrial complex and committing to secure the energy sources that people need to improve their lives.
(2026-08-13). Another New Study Links Modern and Past Global Warming to Natural Changes in Cloud Clover, Not CO2. wattsupwiththat.com The study highlights the climate's "albedo governance," suggesting a 1% shift in Earth's albedo corresponds to a 1 ∞C surface temperature change.
(2026-08-13). Russell Westbrook announces NBA retirement after 18 seasons. aljazeera.com Westbrook, a former NBA Most Valuable Player, holds the record for the most career triple-doubles in league history.
(2026-08-13). Indian-origin teen kills family at US home; had searched 'kill family fantasies' online. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian-origin teenager has been arrested and charged with the murder of his mother and younger brother at their home in Massachusetts, US. | Arjun Aravind, 17, who lives in Acton, was arrested early Wednesday after an overnight search by police. He has been accused of killing his 45-year-old mother, Sudha Venkatesan, and his 14-year-old brother, Siddarth Aravind. | Officials said Aravind allegedly attacked both victims inside their family home on Martha Lane on Tuesday. He then reportedly fled in his mother's Honda Accord. | The incident came to light when a tutor arrived at the house around 6:…
(2026-08-13). Bangladesh power crisis: Prolonged power cuts, early shop closures and a desperate call to India. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Bangladesh is grappling with severe energy crisis, with parts of country experiencing prolonged power outages. The severity of the situation is such that the government has directed the shopping malls, shops and markets to shut down by 8 pm to conserve electricity. | Several sectors including businesses, farmers and industries have been seriously affected by the worsening power crunch. To mitigate the crisis, Bangladesh has now sought help from India for additional diesel suplies. | Bangladesh is facing a severe power crisis, especially in rural areas outside the capital, Dhaka, where people are r…
(2026-08-13). Is India's Indus Freeze a Warning for Every Shared River on Earth? moderndiplomacy.eu Can a Treaty Survive Once One Side Decides Trust Is Gone On May 15, 2026, an international tribunal in The Hague ruled that a dam India is building on the Chenab River exceeds storage limits set by a treaty India insists no longer binds it. India rejected the ruling within a day, just as it …
(2026-08-13). Australia's MC-55 Electronic Warfare Jet Has Entered The South China Sea. twz.com The Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) recently delivered and extremely capable
(2026-08-13). Understanding Smart Use of Property Payment Plans. ummid.com Good Property Payment Plans do a lot more than just defer cash outflow – they have a bearing on actual affordability and management of liquidity and can be great tools to buy a property with superior foresight and discipline.
(2026-08-13). Canada students protest: Immigration officers conduct searches, checks at demonstration sites in Calgary. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officers conducted searches at protest sites in Calgary where students have been holding demonstration. | The CBSA is responsible for enforcing immigration laws, investigating potential violations and carrying out removals across Canada.
(2026-08-13). The SEP and the struggle against imperialist war. wsws.org We are publishing here the first of six resolutions adopted unanimously by the Ninth National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US), held from August 2 to 7, 2026…
(2026-08-13). Hot Take | When a buffalo shows up at your door. ecns.cn A wild water buffalo suddenly wandered into a family's courtyard. Instead of driving it away, the homeowner grabbed a bucket and a hose, offering the thirsty visitor a drink.
(2026-08-13). Yemeni forces say Houthi attack repelled in Taiz amid escalation. aljazeera.com Military escalation continues for days after the Yemeni government announced it is attacking Houthi positions.
(2026-08-13). China's domestically developed C919 jetliner launches first international route. ecns.cn China's domestically developed C919 large passenger jet made its first international commercial flight on Wednesday, with Air China's CA723 flight departing Beijing at around 3 p.m. for Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia, according to Air China.
(2026-08-13). Belarusian MPs to work in their constituencies on 17-23 August. eng.belta.by The parliamentarians will hold personal receptions for citizens and | representatives of legal entities. Information about the reception | schedules can be found on the MPs' personal websites and on the websites…
(2026-08-13). Infantino's FIFA fate must go to an election, says Africa football chief. aljazeera.com CAF have given under-fire Gianni Infantino their backing, and now say the FIFA president must stand in March's election.
(2026-08-13). How to stay safe during an earthquake: A visual guide. aljazeera.com Earthquakes can happen suddenly, but knowing what to do before, during and after one can reduce the risk of injury.
(2026-08-13). Church owning historic Carlile House talks with Auckland Council about demolishing it. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Luka Forman of RNZ Leaders of a church that owns a historic abandoned building in central Auckland have been in talks with Auckland Council about the possibility of demolishing it. The once-grand, two-storey Carlile House in Auckland's Grey Lynn was built in 1886 and has had many uses over its long life — including…
(2026-08-13). Burnham's climate COBRA meeting was a massive let down. thecanary.co 
On Wednesday 12 August, Andy Burnham finally acknowledged the climate chaos we're experiencing by holding a COBRA meeting. People hoped the PM would implement serious measures to ensure the long-term viability of the country; instead, we got this: Water nationalisation for our water security? End north sea oil & gas — invest in renewables for […] | By
(2026-08-13). US: Federal Agencies Abandon Civil Rights Duties. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators hold signs in support of voting rights outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on October 15, 2025. | © 2025 Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images | (Washington, DC) — The Trump administration has gutted federal civil rights enforcement in the United States, leaving the people the laws were built to protect without adequate remedies, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The 112-page report, "Remedies Abandoned: US Civil Rights Enforcement Under the Trump Administration," documents the administration's efforts to unravel the work of four ke…
(2026-08-13). 'Bureaucratic inertia': Delaware lawmaker says state board should pursue more aggressive reforms to drive down employee drug prices. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? A Delaware lawmaker is firing back at state officials who argue they're unable to make the process for negotiating drug benefits for state employees and retirees more transparent. | The General Assembly unanimously passed
(2026-08-13). Lukashenko calls for more targeted approach to agricultural subsidies. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko suggested developing a more | targeted approach for distributing agricultural subsidies during his | working visit to Minsk Oblast on 13 August.
(2026-08-13). Marriage registration services expand to banks in China. ecns.cn China is expanding marriage registration services to new venues, with some regions now offering registration at banks, scenic spots and cultural events.
(2026-08-13). Belarus, Pakistan aim to boost trade, economic ties. eng.belta.by The matter was discussed during a meeting between Belarusian Minister of | Energy Denis Moroz and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in | Islamabad.
(2026-08-13). state media mock Trump over airplane switch, meme shows him hiding in a catering truck. al-monitor.com By Emily Giles, Elwely Elwelly and Melory GhaziDUBAI, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Iran's state media has mocked U.S. President Donald Trump after new details emerged about his secret aircraft switch during a visit to Turkey, saying it showed just how nervous he is about the Islamic Republic's power.
(2026-08-13). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-13). Thursday 8/27: Democratic Socialism vs Revolutionary Communism-Come Hear Rafael Kadaris Speak. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-08-13). Bugti vows to address Gwadar grievances. tribune.com.pk 
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has said he visited Gwadar to listen to all political parties and local stakeholders and assured that the government would take practical steps to resolve public grievances and protect the legitimate rights of the local population. | He made the remarks during a meeting with office-bearers of the All Parties Gwadar and representatives of various political parties during his visit to the port city. | The political representatives briefed the chief minister on Gwadar's overall situation, public grievances, basic civic facilities, employment opportunities and other reg…
(2026-08-13). ICRC president: At 77, the Geneva Conventions remain indispensable to humanity and global stability. icrc.org Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, to mark the 77th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 on August 12th.
(2026-08-13). Makkah Defence Pact: Should India be Alarmed? ummid.com Diplomatically, at present, it would be wise of India to remain a quiet observer to inking of Mecca Agreement and other developments, it is likely to be least affected by!
(2026-08-13). Half of Afghan women rarely leave home as Taliban restrictions deepen, says UN agency. geo.tv Afghan women in burqas walk towards a safer place after their house was damaged following a deadly magnitude 6 earthquake that struck Afghanistan. — ReutersHalf of Afghan women now leave their homes only once or twice a month as Taliban-imposed restrictions curtail their freedom…
(2026-08-13). Jailed Istanbul mayor Imamoglu joins new opposition party amid political turmoil. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu said on Wednesday he was joining the newly formed New Party, after a court order removed the leadership of his former Republican People's Party (CHP) amid an unprecedented legal crackdown on the opposition.Last month, Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel and 90 other breakaway lawmakers launched a new political party, seeking to regroup to challenge President Tayyip Erdogan after a court ousted Ozel as CHP chairman and reinstated the party's divisive former leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu.
(2026-08-13). Belarus' MFA to facilitate return of Belarusian citizens injured in Georgia. eng.belta.by On 12 August, a road accident occurred in the Guria region involving a minibus carrying 19 Belarusian citizens.
(2026-08-13). Watch: Grand Mosque Friday Sermon was befitting of Makkah Joint Defence Deal. ummid.com The Friday Sermon delivered by Imam and Khateeb of the Makkah Grand Mosque Sheikh Faisal bin Jameel Ghazzawi before the formal signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Deal between the three countries was prepared keeping in mind the significance of the occasion.
(2026-08-13). I go, you go, Traveling on the presidential plane – without Trump. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) – From the beginning, something didn't add up.During the closing hours of the NATO Leaders' Summit in Ankara in July, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he would not be flying home aboard the new presidential plane that had brought him to the Turkish capital after Qatar gifted it to the administration last year.
(2026-08-13). Official who threatened rank-and-file candidate Will Lehman suspended from UAW membership, but might remain on union payroll. wsws.org According to Lehman, his legal team was told by the Monitor that it would be up to the union apparatus to determine whether or not Jensen will still be paid by the UAW.
(2026-08-13). White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to step down at month end, will be Trump's 'outside advisor'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position at the end of August but will continue working with President Donald Trump as an outside adviser. | Leavitt, 28, is the youngest person ever to serve as White House Press Secretary. She said she decided to leave the demanding role to spend more time with her two children. | In a post on X, Leavitt described her time as Press Secretary as the "honour and adventure of a lifetime." However, she said balancing motherhood with the responsibilities of the job had become difficult. After returning from maternity leave following…
(2026-08-13). Wrong, Reno Gazette Journal, a Flawed Climate Study Doesn't Prove Future Desertification for Reno. wattsupwiththat.com Good science depends on testing assumptions against reality. Good journalism depends on questioning scientific claims before presenting them to the public as proven. In this case, both the PeerJ journal and the Reno Gazette Journal failed their respective tests of quality. In both cases, readers were misled. Bad science bred bad journalism.
(2026-08-13). Thursday 8/13: Stop Attacks On Haitian Immigrants! Defend TPS. indybay.org Northwest corner of 14th and Broadway, downtown Oakland…
(2026-08-13). 'Minnesota Is Not for Sale': Peggy Flanagan Wins Senate Primary, Defeating Millions in Dark Money. scheerpost.com Jake Johnson Common Dreams Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota's lieutenant governor, won her state's Democratic primary for the US Senate on Tuesday by an overwhelming margin, defeating US Rep. Angie Craig and outside groups that spent tens of millions of dollars trying to influence the race. "For months now, I have been telling you that this campaign was about …
(2026-08-13). Lukashenko gifts BELGEE cars to harvesting campaign leaders. eng.belta.by "Men, I am deeply grateful to you for what you are doing. How can the president meet with the best agribusiness people and fail to thank them for their work?" Aleksandr Lukashenko wondered. "You deserve it".
(2026-08-13). Cabrillo College Desperately Try to get Lawsuits Against them Dismissed on Technicalities. indybay.org Cabrillo College Desperately Trying to get Lawsuits Against them Dismissed on Technicalities including claims of Government Immunity, Despite Malice, Lack of Probable Cause, and Abuse of Discretion; Hearing Delayed Again…
(2026-08-13). South Africa launches ETA system for travelers from China, India, Indonesia, Mexico. ecns.cn South Africa recently launched its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system on Wednesday, allowing travelers from China, India, Indonesia and Mexico to apply online for entry authorization.
(2026-08-13). Turkey lays out plans for defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will group senior ministers, hold joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under a military pact signed between the regional powers last week, Turkey's defence ministry said on Thursday.
(2026-08-13). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-08-13). From 'world factory' to 'world market': China's imports surge 22% in first seven months. ecns.cn China's imports rose 22% year on year in the first seven months of 2026, outpacing export growth by 8 percentage points, according to data from the General Administration of Customs.
(2026-08-13). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 4 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website 'dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Saturday August 08, 2026 CAP Round 4 Seat Allotment result of the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-13). PM rebuffs 'bribe' jibe over laptop scheme. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, reaffirmed the government's commitment to equipping Pakistan's youth with modern technological and skill-based education, acknowledging the demands of a fast-paced, tech-driven era. | Speaking at a ceremony marking International Youth Day, the prime minister emphasized the importance of equal educational opportunities for all, particularly talented and deserving students, in line with the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. | The prime minister, announcing the country's first National Youth Employment Policy, launched the Skill Ambassador Programme and the Na…
(2026-08-13). Friday 8/14: Palestinian Heritage Night at the Giants Baseball. indybay.org Oracle Park | 24 Willie Mays Plaza | San Francisco…
(2026-08-13). When Medical Trust Is Broken: 5 Things To Know About Abuse In Healthcare Settings. moguldom.com Healthcare depends on trust. Patients share private information, describe symptoms they may not discuss elsewhere, and allow exams or procedures because they believe medical professionals are acting in their best interest. That trust can make patients vulnerable. When a medical professional abuses their position, the harm can affect a person's health, sense of safety, and …
(2026-08-13). SC warns Madhya Pradesh govt against halting BMC sealing drive. ummid.com Keeping in abeyance the Madhya Pradesh Government order halting the Bhopal Municipal Corporation's (BMC) sealing of commercial establishments in residential areas, the Supreme Court has summoned the original records and reports related to the 10-member committee constituted by the State government.
(2026-08-13). Polls open in Zambia presidential election as economic reforms tested. aljazeera.com The vote will test if incumbent Hakainde Hichilema's reforms are enough to overcome widespread economic frustration.
(2026-08-13). Saturday 8/29: Lunch & Learn Series – Global Sumud Flotilla with Greta Berlin and Dr. Mohammad Subeh. indybay.org SEIU Local 521 | 2302 Zanker Road | San Jose, CA 95131…
(2026-08-13). Australia: Vote No to the third AEU-Labor Sellout! Build the Victorian Educators Rank-and-File Committee! wsws.org The Australian Education Union is once again trying to bulldoze Victorian teachers and staff into accepting a wage and condition cutting sellout that they have twice rejected.
(2026-08-13). Financial Times embraces Burnham's "public control" agenda for crisis-ridden water companies. wsws.org Since Margaret Thatcher's Conservative government sold off the country's water authorities in 1989, water and sewerage charges have risen by around 40 percent in real terms.
(2026-08-13). Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Sign Joint Defence Deal. ummid.com In a major development in the Middle East which could also impact world geopolitics, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Friday August 07, 2026 signed a joint defence deal in the Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-13). Motown music: Union-made in the U.S.A. peoplesworld.org 
I hear the familiar beat. And it is summer. A tormentingly hot summer day. "Where Did Our Love Go." A darling (sometimes) young girl dramatically singing to The Supremes while maniacally dancing to every stanza of the song. She has a microphone, and that mouthpiece plays the music while she sings and dances. It plays …
(2026-08-13). Israel sends troops into West Bank homes besieged by Jewish settlers. al-monitor.com By Ali SawaftaQUSRA, West Bank, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Israeli troops took up positions inside Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra on Thursday, the mayor said, after settlers trapped Palestinian families this week in a siege Palestinians say is aimed at forcing them from their land.The siege began at the weekend when Jewish settlers closed off the road to the three homes in the Palestinian village of Qusra and set up a tent in their front yards, refusing to allow anyone to enter or leave. The settlers had earlier cut off their electricity and water.
(2026-08-13). 13 face case over Samanabad gas blast. tribune.com.pk 
Police have registered a case against 13 people, including senior gas company officials and two contractors, over a gas-leak explosion in Samanabad that killed three people and left four others injured. | The case was registered under Section 322 of the Pakistan Penal Code on the complaint of Muhammad Zain, a resident of Masoodabad, Samanabad. | Those nominated include general manager, Deputy Chief Development Mian Nadeem, Senior Engineer Muhammad Zaheer, Sub-Engineer Gul Faraz, Sui gas employee Malik Shahbaz alias Billa and contractors Shahid and Tanveer, along with other employees. | According to the complai…
(2026-08-13). Fountains, Ballroom, and a Helipad: Trump's White House Projects Cost Nearly $1B. truthout.org The cost of President Donald Trump's various White House construction projects has ballooned to nearly $1 billion, going from a $200 million ballroom construction funded by private donors last year to a massive, multi-front undertaking that will largely be funded with taxpayer money. According to an analysis of contracts and planning documents by The Washington Post… |
(2026-08-13). Hot Take | 100+ pigs got the coolest rescue! ecns.cn "Officer, my pigs are getting heatstroke!" That's the emergency call firefighters in China received during a scorching summer day. A truck carrying more than 100 pigs pulled over outside a fire station after many of the animals nearly collapsed from the extreme heat.
(2026-08-13). Human Rights Watch urges Taliban to release detained UN, NGO staff. al-monitor.com By Mohammad Yunus YawarKABUL, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Human Rights Watch called for the release of two UN staffers and six NGO workers in Afghanistan following a string of Taliban detentions in recent weeks.HRW said on Wednesday that six male staff working with the Women and Children Legal Research Foundation (WCLRF) had been "forcibly disappeared" from the NGO's Kabul office last month. The NGO has been involved in aid programmes and advocacy on women's and children's rights, HRW said.
(2026-08-13). Beyond ordinary volunteering: The story of Belarus' Angel rescue team. eng.belta.by The group's leader and founder, Sergei Kovgan, shares how a heartfelt | impulse grew into a massive organization, explains why thermal-imaging | drones and simple human empathy are crucial, and highlights what makes…
(2026-08-13). UN: Keep International Force in Lebanon to Protect Civilians. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An armored vehicle of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrols a town in southern Lebanon, April 29, 2026. | © 2026 Frederic Petry/Hans Lucas via Reuters…
(2026-08-13). Defence pact: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye to establish 'political, military mechanisms'. geo.tv Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing the joint defence agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. — ReutersThree countries to hold joint military exercises: Ankara.Says defence ties to be…
(2026-08-13). Russian Bombing Shutting Ukraine Maritime Trade. wibailoutpeople.org By David Sole Ukraine's targeting of Russian ships, industrial and commercial facilities has dominated the Western propaganda media in an attempt to shift the narrative away from Russia's gains on the battlefields. What has been less reported on is the more decisive Russian air war to blockade Ukraine's maritime trade and major ports. Ukraine has …
(2026-08-13). Thursday 8/13: The Clift Hotel's Legendary Redwood Room Expands Live Jazz Programming Through September. indybay.org 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-08-13). Typhoon Dolphin brings heavy rain to Beijing. ecns.cn Heavy rainfall hit parts of Beijing under the combined influence of Typhoon Dolphin and cold air.
(2026-08-13). Australia's Green Hydrogen Dream Collapses. wattsupwiththat.com $52 million of wasted taxpayer's money which could have been used to improve hospitals or roads.
(2026-08-13). Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS 2026 Rank List Published, Check Now. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has published on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2026 (NEET UG 2026) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-13). Mainstream Media's Go-To "Electability" Experts? Corporate-Funded Think Tanks. truthout.org As progressive, DSA, and DSA-adjacent candidates win primaries throughout the US, corporate media is rushing to prop up their favorite "centrist" and "moderate" critics — who, ostensibly, are just looking out for the wellbeing of the Democratic Party — to explain why these candidates people are voting for are actually dangerous and "unelectable." What the media is refusing to do… |
(2026-08-13). Hajj 2027 Last Date of Payment Extended. ummid.com In a relief for the pilgrims selected through Haj Qurrah 2027 and are all set to travel to Makkah for Hajj 2027 (Haj 1448H), the Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of payment.
(2026-08-13). US ambassador denounces settler siege as Israel dispatches troops. al-monitor.com Israeli forces on Thursday moved against rogue settlers who have besieged Palestinians amid unusually strong US criticism, even as Israel inaugurated a major settlement elsewhere in the West Bank. | Settlers near Nablus since Sunday have blockaded Palestinian homes, including one owned by a US citizen, with residents saying they have been cut off from food and other supplies.
(2026-08-13). UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key This Week: Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the UGC NET official website 'ugcnet.nta.nic.in' the Answer Keys (Provisional) of UGC NET June 2026 this week, it has been officially confirmed.
(2026-08-13). Democratic primary elections show volatility amid shift to the left. wsws.org In Wisconsin, the Democratic Party establishment mounted a ferocious campaign in the run-up to the vote to prevent a victory in the gubernatorial primary by Francesca Hong, a self-described "socialist" and member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
(2026-08-13). Maghreb sees demographic shift with fertility at historic low. al-monitor.com Economic pressures and changing social norms are driving couples in Tunisia, Morocco, and Algeria to have fewer babies, with a recent study saying Maghreb fertility was at a historic low.
(2026-08-13). PM2.5 falls 6.2% across China in first seven months, water quality improves. ecns.cn China recorded improvements in both air and water quality in the first seven months of 2026, with average PM2.5 concentrations falling 6.2% year on year, Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu said Thursday.
(2026-08-13). The Socialist Electoral Project Still Hasn't Hit Its Ceiling. portside.org The Socialist Electoral Project Still Hasn't Hit Its Ceiling |
(2026-08-13). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-13). China's Ice Silk Road: Why Being First Through Arctic Matters. ummid.com India cannot out-race China's head start, but it can ensure the Arctic does not become a corridor where Beijing alone writes the terms – for India, for Europe or for anyone else who eventually needs to sail through it.
(2026-08-13). A Police Report, Legal Threats and a Splinter Party: Inside the Demise of Advance UK. bylinetimes.com The wind-up of Advance UK has led to legal threats and recriminations between former activists and senior figures — with Byline Times able to reveal that party founder Ben Habib reported his own Chief Operating Officer to the police. | Advance UK, a competitor party to Reform and Restore Britain, formally deregistered with the Electoral Commission in July, amid fears it would only haemorrhage support to Rupert Lowe MP's Restore Britain. | It was set up by businessman Ben Habib, who was the co-deputy leader of Reform UK from October 2023 until he was removed and replaced by Richard Tice in July 2024. | Ha…
(2026-08-13). Talk TV Host André Walker Found Guilty of Assaulting Climate Protester at Pro-Trump Dinner. bylinetimes.com 
Presenter André Walker, who works for the Rupert Murdoch-owned Talk station, has been found guilty of assault, after dragging a protester into a room without CCTV at a Republicans Overseas dinner during Donald Trump's state visit. | The pro-Trump dinner at Windsor Guildhall on 16 September 2025 saw two Fossil Free London activists stand up at the front and chant "If you drill baby drill, how many will you kill?" while holding banners. | While the female protester was led to a nearby entrance, Mr Walker dragged NHS doctor Kush Naker through the middle of the room and into a side room — which, in a YouTube…
(2026-08-13). Trump holds back on further military action as economic pressure bears down on Iran. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks during the signing ceremony for an executive order on mail ballots, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., March 31, 2026. — ReutersTrump says Iran is suffering from inflation of more than 300%.He claims Iran is broke…
(2026-08-13). Putin's most formidable force decoded: 100000 soldiers, Su-57s, nuclear bombers & other secrets out. hindustantimes.com Russia's Aerospace Forces, or VKS, mark their eleventh anniversary with a vast arsenal spanning fighter jets, strategic bombers, attack helicopters, hypersonic missiles, air-defence systems and military space assets. From the Su-57 and Kinzhal to the S-400 and Russia's strategic bombers, here's a look at the force behind Moscow's air and space power.
(2026-08-13). What is the Trump administration doing with foreign aid money? peoplesworld.org 
Since he returned to office, President Donald Trump's administration has upended foreign aid. It's labeled well-established, long-running programs as "not aligned with American interests" and slashed their budgets. Still, the billions of taxpayer dollars Congress has allocated for foreign aid programs must be spent; lawmakers have insisted the government continue to fund humanitarian aid, global …
(2026-08-13). Cook Islands election: preliminary results starting to come in. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Tiana Haxton of RNZ Pacific Preliminary results are starting to come in for the Cook Islands general election. As of 10pm local time, preliminary results indicated the incumbent Prime Minister and Cook Islands Party leader Mark Brown had easily won the Takuvaine-Tutakimoa seat. Brown had 269 votes, while the next best placed was Davina…
(2026-08-13). 'Air Force One could be targeted'. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-13). Modern goat farming boosts rural incomes. tribune.com.pk 
Modern goat-rearing practices can increase farmers' incomes by 20% to 50% compared with traditional methods and help alleviate poverty in rural areas, Additional Director Livestock Dr Naila Maqsood said on Wednesday. | She said Sargodha was a major livestock-producing region but many goat farmers lacked awareness of scientific rearing techniques. | She said breeds including Makhi Cheeni, Nugri, Nagri and Faisalabadi Beetal were popular in the region and could provide substantial returns if managed properly. | Goats, she added, were often called the "cows of the poor" because they required relatively limited re…
(2026-08-13). HC Dinamo Minsk all set for first preseason game at 2026 Minsk Cup. eng.belta.by The Olympic Arena in the Belarusian capital is playing host to the 2026 | Minsk Cup, an exhibition tournament featuring six teams from the | Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
(2026-08-13). Democratic establishment mobilizes to defeat DSA gubernatorial candidate in Wisconsin. wsws.org In Wisconsin, the Democratic Party establishment mounted a ferocious campaign in the run-up to the vote to prevent a victory in the gubernatorial primary by Francesca Hong, a self-described "socialist" and member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
(2026-08-13). Shah Shams Park lake to reopen after 15 years. tribune.com.pk 
The long-dormant lake at Shah Shams Park is set to reopen to the public after 15 years and the authorities have been directed to make it operational during the first week of September. | Multan Commissioner Aamir Karim Khan visited the park on Wednesday to inspect the ongoing restoration work and directed the Multan Horticulture Agency to complete all remaining works within the stipulated timeframe. | The lake has remained non-functional since 2011. Its restoration is being carried out on a fast-track basis under the commissioner's directives to revive one of the city's important recreational attractions. | Aa…
(2026-08-13). Israeli settlers keep up siege of Palestinian homes despite army intervention. al-monitor.com The Israeli military said Wednesday it would send more troops to try to impose order on defiant settlers after failing to end their blockade of Palestinians' homes in the occupied West Bank. | The siege began on Sunday, when a group of settlers set up a makeshift tent near houses in the Palestinian village of Qusra, just south of Nablus, blocking essential supplies from entering.
(2026-08-13). Olympic skateboarder times epic stunt with solar eclipse. aljazeera.com Spanish Olympic skateboarder Danny León timed a jump with the moon passing in front of the sun during a solar eclipse.
(2026-08-13). Fulham walk off in Malaga in friendly repeat of Senegal AFCON final protest. aljazeera.com Fulham's friendly in Malaga turned sour as the Premier League club walked off ahead of a penalty shootout.
(2026-08-13). CIA Involved in Covert Strikes on Ecuadorian Boats, Report Says. truthout.org The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is reportedly running a secret operation bombing boats off of the coast of Ecuador that's separate from the Trump administration's boat strike campaign, raising more questions about the U.S.'s violence in the region. The agency was seemingly involved in conducting surveillance flights for attacks on three vessels sailing near the Galápagos Islands in… |
(2026-08-13). FC ML Vitebsk, FC Dinamo Minsk chase Conference League playoff spots. eng.belta.by To stay in the hunt for a place in the tournament's main stage, they must bounce back from their first-leg defeats.
(2026-08-13). Europe witnesses rare total solar eclipse. tribune.com.pk 
Day briefly turned to night in Spain on Wednesday, as the country witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century, plunging it into eerie darkness in one of nature's greatest spectacles. | The spectral glow of the Sun's outer corona, shimmering out of the edges of the shadowy Moon, drew gasps and cheers from huge crowds, just 90 minutes after it first appeared in the remote Arctic region of northern Russia. | "This is crazy!" said one woman in Tarragona, on Spain's Mediterranean coast, as the crowd beside her applauded enthusiastically. | The eclipse ⚪ a first in mainland Europe since 2006 ⚪ c…
(2026-08-13). August 9, 1942: The Day of The People of India. ummid.com It is a worth reflecting subject that why Ram Manohar Lohia – who participated actively and with unwavering dedication in the movement – described August 9th as the 'Day of the People of India'.
(2026-08-13). China's cooperation powers green future in Global South. ecns.cn As the world's transition toward more sustainable development accelerates, China and Latin America are embracing broader and deeper energy cooperation, leveraging cutting-edge technological innovations to power a green future for the Global South.
(2026-08-13). Why Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court. cpusa.org 
There is no objective way to measure whether the Supreme Court has become more political than judicial. But several observable trends have led scholars, journalists, and the public across the political spectrum to conclude that politics plays a larger role on the Court than in earlier periods. | Patterns in voting often fall along ideological lines in recent years. Abortion, presidential powers, gun rights, affirmative action, administrative law, and voting rights have frequently been decided 6-3, with the Court's "conservative" justices in the majority and its "liberal" justices in dissent. While unanimity re…
(2026-08-13). Adani, BJP and RSS keeping the 'system' under their control: Rahul Gandhi in Prayagraj. ummid.com Adani, BJP and RSS have captured the system and keeping it under their control, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi said while addressing thousands of students gathered at KP Ground in Prayagraj for the Congress Party's Chhatron Ki Goonj (Echo of Students) program Saturday August 08, 2026.
(2026-08-13). Samoa opposition leader arrested over comments about PM. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific reporters Samoa's opposition leader, Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi has been arrested and charged with defamation towards Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt. Local media is reporting that the charges relate to allegations made by Tuilaepa during a media conference last week. During the conference he called the prime minister a liar and also alleged he…
(2026-08-13). Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump's name to venue, close for two years. aljazeera.com Trustees condemn Kennedy Center's move to re-add Trump's name and shut down for extensive renovations.
(2026-08-13). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-13). The rise of personal robots. whyy.org Imagine having a robot around the house to do your daily chores. Well, for $20,000 you can take home Neo, a humanoid robot. But are human-like robots ready for primetime? | (Neo by 1X)…
(2026-08-13). Wednesday 9/23: San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education Candidate Forum. indybay.org San Francisco Public Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-08-13). Madison, August 15, 2026: Craft, Bake and Pay-What-You-Can Yard Sale Fundraiser for Racial Justice and Immigrant Rights. wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, August 15: Craft, Bake and Pay-What-You-Can Yard Sale Fundraiser for Racial Justice and Immigrant Rights | 9 am — 5 pm1 Judy Circle, Madison 53704 | Will also be taking donations for Middle East Children's Alliance. Hope to see you there!
(2026-08-13). Seven mine workers abducted in Chagai. tribune.com.pk 
Seven mine workers were abducted after eight armed men stormed a private mining site in Mahian Kor, Chagai district, and held the staff hostage for several hours before fleeing with the workers, vehicles, fuel and other equipment. | According to sources, the attackers arrived on motorcycles at around 1pm at the mining site, located approximately 15 to 18 kilometres west of Chagai town. | The abducted workers were identified as four men from Gilgit – Wajahat, Wajid, Shahid and Sabir – and three local workers: Ziauddin from Dalbandin, Shah Saleem from Mahian, Chagai, and Saeed Muhammad from Mahian, Chagai. | The…
(2026-08-13). Lobbying firms in the pocket of big business. indybay.org The lobbying firms and lobbyists in the pocket of big business may be raking in the BIG MONEY to meddle in our elections, and to influence legislation, regulations, or policies made by government officials.
(2026-08-13). Govt raises SC judges' perks retrospectively. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government has increased the salaries, judicial allowance and pension-related benefits of Supreme Court judges, with the revised salaries and allowances to take effect retrospectively from December 10, 2025. | President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the summary seeking an increase in the salaries of SC judges at par with those of judges of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC). Under the approved summary, the revised salaries and judicial allowance will be payable from December 10 last year, meaning SC judges will receive the increased benefits for the intervening period as well. | According to th…
(2026-08-13). Credible missile threat led to secret aircraft switch for Trump, source says. al-monitor.com By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) – A threat that Air Force One could be targeted by a shoulder-fired missile prompted the Secret Service to secretly move President Donald Trump onto a smaller government jet during a trip to Turkey last month, a person briefed on the matter said on Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). China rejects U.S. criticism over missile test notification. ecns.cn China on Tuesday rejected accusations from the United States and other countries over its submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test conducted in July at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
(2026-08-13). Russia, Ukraine exchange bodies of fallen soldiers in Belarus. eng.belta.by The swap took place at the Novaya Guta border checkpoint in Gomel | Oblast, with Russia handing over 261 bodies of fallen soldiers and | Ukraine returning 24 bodies of Russian servicemen.
(2026-08-13). Ningbo becomes China's first city to surpass 10 GW in distributed PV capacity. ecns.cn Installed distributed photovoltaic (PV) capacity in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, surpassed 10 gigawatts (10,000 MW) on Wednesday, making it the first city in China to reach the 10-GW milestone for distributed PV.
(2026-08-13). Xishuangbanna holds event to mark World Elephant Day. ecns.cn August 12 marked World Elephant Day, and the Wild Elephant Valley in Xishuangbanna hosted its 11th World Elephant Day public awareness event. The occasion also marked the 11th birthday of Yangniu.
(2026-08-13). Saturday, August 29, 2026: Last Day to See Exhibit: Threading Solidarity: Tatreez from Teejop to Palestine. wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, August 29: Last Day to See Exhibit: Threading Solidarity: Tatreez from Teejop to Palestine Arts+Literature Laboratory 111. S. Livingston St. Suite 100, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 Hours: T-Fri. 10 am — 5 pm, Saturday's 12-5 pm Arts + Literature Laboratory presents Threading Solidarity: Tatreez from Teejop to Palestine, a group exhibition featuring the work of …
(2026-08-13). 1,201 suspects held in Guangdong's anti-gang crackdown. ecns.cn Guangdong police have dismantled 90 new-type gangs and solved 353 criminal cases, arresting 1,201 suspects and seizing large volumes of assets, the provincial public security department announced Tuesday.
(2026-08-13). Are We in the Singularity? aljazeera.com Sam Altman just said AI has entered "the singularity."
(2026-08-13). Dan Le Batard and the Insane Cauldron of Emotions. whyy.org This week, Elle Duncan joins us to talk about the culture wars engulfing the WNBA, and how political noise is obscuring amazing play on the court.
(2026-08-13). Adobe Publishes APAC AI Trends Report Spotlighting India Innovation. ummid.com Adobe's AI adoption report spotlights many data-driven insights, including the fact that rather than simply trying out AI tools, surveyed Indian creatives and professionals reported that they're embracing AI with confidence, with an overwhelming positive outlook on AI technologies when compared to their other APAC counterparts.
(2026-08-13). Jamia Distance Admission 2026: 11 New Courses Added to Existing 49. ummid.com The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) has introduced 11 new certificate and diploma programmes during the current academic session (2026—27) in addition to the existing 49 programmes simultaneously extending the last date of application.
(2026-08-13). From regional to international: The birth and evolution of Call of Polesie festival. eng.belta.by The event was conceived to introduce thousands of people to the unique | culture and traditions of the Poleshuks (the inhabitants of the historic | Polesie region), featuring ancient holidays and rituals, songs and | dances, legends and folklore, as well as the exceptional skill of…
(2026-08-13). Black New Yorkers find deeds to their homes being stolen. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—The prospect of having a family home and building generational wealth for decades only to discover that the name on the deed was conspicuously changed is a nightmare scenario most could never fathom. However, this problem, known as deed theft, has become a reality for many New Yorkers, including Carmella Charrington, a longtime Bedford-Stuyvesant …
(2026-08-13). Lukashenko travels to Minsk District to thank top-performing harvester operators. eng.belta.by Among the leaders is Pavel Shutilo, who works at the Kukhchitsy | agricultural enterprise in Kletsk District. In early August, he became | the first in Belarus to thresh 4,000 tonnes of grain, and has since…
(2026-08-13). As Trump Tries to Undermine Faith in Elections, DC Offers an Example of Defense. truthout.org As we mark the one-year anniversary of the National Guard's occupation of Washington, D.C., it's worth pausing to learn what D.C. resistance has to teach us — especially heading into the midterms. Many of us are carrying real fear about how far Trump might go to interfere with this election. Our fear isn't unwarranted. But it doesn't have to be ungrounded, either. Yes, he will say outrageous… |
(2026-08-13). Tennessee Plans Another Execution Despite Its Brutal Recent Mistakes. theintercept.com 
In early August, on the one-year anniversary of his father's death, Samson Childs invited his godfather out to eat at a Wingstop on Nashville's south side, not far from where his dad grew up. Hanging out with his godfather was a way for Childs to feel close to his father, Byron Black, who died at 69. "We talked and we cried and he gave me good memories — just old stories of my dad, him growing up, and how they stuck together," Childs said. | Black spent more than three decades on death row before he was killed by lethal injection on August 5, 2025, at Tennessee's Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. H…
(2026-08-13). Rivers of money flowing to some greedy politicians and elections. indybay.org Many rivers of corrupting big money flowing into our elections, and to the politicians!
(2026-08-13). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-13). Taiwan military drills clear streets, slow internet in Taipei. al-monitor.com By Yi-Chin Lee and Angie TeoTAIPEI, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Air raid sirens rang out and streets emptied in Taiwan's capital Taipei on Thursday during annual air raid drills that also included the government deliberately limiting mobile internet access to simulate what might happen in the event of a Chinese attack.Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, is approaching the end of its 10-day-long annual Han Kuang war games, where the military has practised fighting a Chinese invasion and the government has also staged civil defence drills.
(2026-08-13). Musk family praises China travel amid growing global interest. ecns.cn U.S. entrepreneur and Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently encouraged people to visit China, describing the country as "awesome" in a social media post.
(2026-08-13). Mineral Resources Department assessing illegal miners' deaths. sanews.gov.za Mineral Resources Department assessing illegal miners' deaths | The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) says it is assessing and reviewing all relevant information related to an incident involving the deaths of illegal miners at Rustenburg, in the North West. ⚪ According to police, some 14 people died when the walls of an excavated area they were digging in caved in. Scores others have been injured while rescue operations continue. ⚪ "The department is currently reviewing all relevant information relating to the incident and will, at an appropriate time, provide further details, including matte…
(2026-08-13). Thursday 8/20: Stop Flock! Safety Over Surveillance. indybay.org King Plaza | 250 Hamilton Ave (in front of City Hall) | Palo Alto 94301…
(2026-08-13). Colombia says 377 still missing three days after 7.4M earthquake. colombiareports.com The director of Colombia's disaster management agency UNGRD said Thursday that at least 273 people died and that 377 were missing from the region that was struck by a 7.4M earthquake on Monday. According to UNGRD director David Tamayo, the earthquake affected a total of 97,515 people. So far, rescue workers and neighbors were able …
(2026-08-13). North London bus drivers strike against extreme heat. wsws.org On Wednesday, drivers at Arriva North London's Tottenham garage told the World Socialist Web Site that even when the "air-cooling" system is on, temperatures inside can reach 39 to 40 degrees Celsius.
(2026-08-13). What Types of Injuries May Support a Personal Injury Settlement? moguldom.com An injury after an accident often raises an important question: can it support a personal injury settlement? Many people assume only catastrophic injuries lead to compensation, while others believe every injury automatically creates a claim. In reality, no diagnosis automatically guarantees compensation. A potential claim generally depends on the nature of the injury, whether another …
(2026-08-13). What postcolonialism looks like in Southeast Asia. aljazeera.com AJ's Jamal Elshayyal moderates a panel of academics and leaders from four countries…
(2026-08-13). Fidan heads to Egypt amid questions over Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan pact. al-monitor.com Conflicting accounts of why Egypt stayed out of the agreement have exposed the competing interests shaping the region's emerging defense architecture.
(2026-08-13). Colombia: The Earth Shook. We Dug. The Bells Toll // Colombia: La Tierra Tembló. Cavamos. Las Campanas Doblan. afgj.org 
Español abajo by David Escobar, Professor of Journalism at the University of Valle de Cauca, Cali, Colombia, and member of La Direkta Video Collective On August 10th, in the city of Cali, Colombia, I woke up to an earthquake so strong that for a few seconds the stairs in my house ceased to resemble stairs…
(2026-08-13). Despite Updates, Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat. aclu.org In response to Flock's announcement of operational changes, the ACLU breaks down why many fall short.
(2026-08-13). Fraud and fascism attend installation of U.S.-aligned Colombian president. peoplesworld.org 
President Abelardo de la Espriella took office on Aug. 7, in the process all but completing Latin America's return to right-wing control. Political arrangements in Colombia are now in sync with the U.S. government's reassertion of power over the region with its National Security Strategy announced in November 2025. In second-round presidential voting on June …
(2026-08-13). Colombia earthquake response tests new far-right government. aljazeera.com Disaster tests President Abelardo de la Espriella and his government as it scrambles to find survivors and provide aid.
(2026-08-13). Colombia declares economic emergency to rebuild after earthquake. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella said he would declare an economic emergency and create a reconstruction fund for homes and small businesses that were destroyed in Monday's earthquake. In a press statement, De la Espriella said that the government would initially support victims with temporary relief and will declare an economic emergency to find …
(2026-08-13). Le Chapitre du Sud-Kivu Continue de S'organiser Pour la Paix Dans un Contexte Difficile. worldbeyondwar.org 
Depuis plus de trois décennies, l'est de la République démocratique du Congo est affecté par des conflits armés et une insécurité persistante. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-08-13). Saturday 8/29: Creating Utopia: designing an ideal society. indybay.org Lakeview Public Library – 550 El Embarcadero, Oakland…
(2026-08-13). Madison, August 22, 2026: Madison-Arcatao Sister City Project Annual Pupusa Dinner and 40th Anniversary Celebration. wibailoutpeople.org 
Our friends at MASCP are celebrating 40 years of solidarity and friendship with the people of Arcatao, El Salvador! You are invited to join them for a delicious pupusa dinner, a silent auction of beautiful hand made items, video greetings from friends in Arcatao and music, memories and stories from the present and past! If you …
(2026-08-13). US senator demands answers on USS Abraham Lincoln's extended deployment. tribune.com.pk 
US Senator Richard Blumenthal on Wednesday demanded answers from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has remained at sea for more than 250 days. | "There have been widespread reports of shortages of basic supplies, water contamination, plumbing issues, deteriorating mental health, deck safety concerns, and disruptions in the mail system, which have caused many care packages en route to the ship to be lost in transit for months," Blumenthal, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, wrote in a letter. | The senator said t…