(2026-08-15). US President Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz US territory. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump said he will "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.
(2026-08-15). Sunday 8/30: U.S. Imperialism Threatens Cuba's Survival. indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St (nr. Ellis) | San Francisco | Located seven blocks from Civic Center BART and on/or near the Muni #5, 19, 27,31, 38 & 49) | Wheelchair accessible entrance | Also on Zoom — Register at bit.ly/Cubas_Survival…
(2026-08-15). The Hatuey Project of the United States reaffirms its solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu The Hatuey Project, a group based in the United States, reaffirmed its commitment to solidarity with Cuba today, delivering donations to three hospitals on the Caribbean island affected by the government's policy of strangulation. | The group, composed mostly of young people, visited two pediatric hospitals, Juan Manuel Márquez and the Willian Soler Cardiocenter, and then the National Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology of Cuba. | During their visits, they witnessed firsthand the effects of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by Washington on the island nation. Through their efforts and sa…
(2026-08-15). Wednesday 8/19: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-08-15). Small-scale projects offer hope for Gaza farmers rebuilding lives. aljazeera.com Greenhouses and rented plots are lifelines for Gaza's farmers, helping them grow crops despite the extensive destruction…
(2026-08-15). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Venezuela says 131 political prisoners freed amid post-Maduro talks. aljazeera.com As detainees granted 'alternative' to imprisonment, US welcomes release as crucial step for Venezuela's reconciliation.
(2026-08-15). U.S. Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Revenues — $13 Billion, Only $300 Million Disbursed. indybay.org U.S. Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Revenues (January—June 2026) — $13 Billion Total Proceeds, Only $300 Million Disbursed to Venezuela…
(2026-08-15). Xi'an to host the 4th International Elderly Industry Expo in September. ecns.cn The 4th Xi'an International Elderly Industry Expo will run Sept. 17—19 at the Xi'an International Convention and Exposition Center, local authorities announced Thursday.
(2026-08-15). World's first corporate FTZ offshore bond issued in Shanghai. ecns.cn China Central Depository & Clearing Co., Ltd. (CCDC) supported Shanghai Electric Group Global Investment Ltd., a wholly owned overseas subsidiary of Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd., in issuing 1.5 billion yuan (about $209 million) in pilot free trade zone (FTZ) offshore bonds on Wednesday.
2026-08-14: Iran's Covert Offensive Averts The Collapse Of Lebanon | US Aircraft Carriers Inbound
Iran's shadow operations saved Lebanon. U.S. aircraft carriers are inbound, marketed as punishment, or preparation, yet truly expose an American weakness.
Robert Inlakesh dissects the covert offensive and how events from across the region add up to a pending checkmate against the US-Israeli alliance.
Yemen's Ansarallah have imposed an unprecedented scenario on Saudi Arabia, striking oil interests in retaliation for Riyadh simply violating Yemen's airspace.
znetwork.org (2026-08-14). Solidarity is Not Enough: Why the World Must Force Accountability on Gaza NowIt is now official: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has flatly rejected the core conditions of the Board of Peace framework, explicitly stating that Israel will neither adhere to a ceasefire nor withdraw its forces from Gaza.
(2026-08-15). Robots take on new roles in Beijing's restaurants and nursing homes. ecns.cn Beijing's robotics industry generated more than 45 billion yuan ($6.3 billion) in revenue in 2025, with over 20,000 intelligent robot enterprises and nearly 30 humanoid robot makers, placing the city among China's leaders.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Chinese, Kyrgyzstan archaeologists complete excavation at Shurabashat Ancient City Ruins. ecns.cn Chinese and Kyrgyz archaeologists have completed their first joint field season at the Shurabashat Ancient City Ruins in southern Kyrgyzstan, mapping a walled settlement complex that may date back more than 2,000 years.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Afghanistan: Taliban Tout Peace, Women Still Suffer. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Five years on from seizing power in Kabul on August 15 2021 and consolidating its hold through the whole of Afghanistan, the Taliban claims to have ended the country's decades-long war and achieved secu…
(2026-08-15). Morocco boosts Ceuta security amid calls for mass migrant crossing. aljazeera.com Morocco has added barbed wire and more police near Spain's Ceuta enclave after online calls for another mass crossing.
(2026-08-15). The Green Climate Fund Ran Short of Other People's Money. wattsupwiththat.com The UN's climate funds spent a July dialogue asking for more money. The best thing America did was stop sending it.
(2026-08-15). Beijing launches first branded dedicated cargo train service. ecns.cn Beijing launched its first branded cargo train service Friday, as a "JD Express" freight train departed Fengtai District bound for the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Wednesday 8/19: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Z Space SF (audio device accessibility). indybay.org Z Space's Steindler Stage | 450 Florida Street | San Francisco, CA 94110 | ACESSABILITY: Z Space is a wheelchair accessible theater and has accessible seating for all shows. Bathrooms are wheelchair accessible and are welcoming to all genders. Assisted listening devices available upon request.
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/15: Footprint America: a walking tour about social movements. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-15). California Ratepayers Demand Lower Utility Rates at CPUC. indybay.org Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), California's largest investor-owned utility, is at it again by requesting the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to grant a rate increase for its electrical and natural gas services. The Oil and Gas Network and the Affordable Energy Campaign, among other consumer groups and seniors, are pushing back against any new rate increases requested by the utility saying in part that…
(2026-08-15). Wednesday 9/2: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – SJSU Tower Lawn, San Jose. indybay.org San José State University – Tower Lawn South | (Behind the MLK/SJSU Library at E. San Fernando and 4th Street) | San Jose, CA 95192 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-15). Saturday 9/5: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Panhandle SF. indybay.org Panhandle | Lyon St. between Oak St. and Fell St. | San Francisco, CA 94117 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Sunday 8/16: SF Buffalo Soldier Post 333 – 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org 401 Van Ness Ave | SF War Memorial Veterans Building | Downtown San Francisco…
(2026-08-15). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org In India, Gurugram municipal workers extended their strike and Delhi sanitation workers protested deadly sewer conditions, while in Australia, allied health workers intensified industrial action with a 24-hour Victoria-wide strike.
(2026-08-15). Sailor jumps overboard in suicide attempt on USS Abraham Lincoln. wsws.org Reports in the military press and by MSNOW confirmed that a sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln jumped into the Arabian Sea in an attempted suicide on August 3, and that other Navy personnel had been restrained from attempting to go overboard in the ninth month of their deployment from San Diego.
(2026-08-15). IG Metall union and works council toast brutal cuts at German steel plant. wsws.org At least 7,000 jobs are being destroyed in the Duisburg steel industry—organised and enforced by IG Metall. The union apparatus and its works council representatives cynically sell these brutal cuts as a measure to secure jobs.
(2026-08-15). Families angered by slow search for loved ones after Colombia quake. aljazeera.com Families are demanding answers over loved ones buried under rubble in Cali, Colombia after Monday's 7.4 magnitude quake.
(2026-08-15). US CEO pay surges to record highs. wsws.org The average CEO-to-worker pay ratio The median CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 2025 was 198 to one. A majority of S&P 500 CEOs received more in one day than the median US worker earned during the entire year.
(2026-08-15). Wednesday 8/19: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-08-15). Bangladesh keep Australia reeling. tribune.com.pk 
Darwin | Bangladesh were in strong position as after posting 426 in response to Australia's first innings total of 198 they reduced the hosts to 111-3 in Darwin as the third day's play was in progress. | Steven Smith (41) and Cameron Green (18) were batting. | Hasan Mahmud took two wickets to reduce Australia to 51-2 at tea. | Hasan, who took a career-best 6-55 in the first innings, claimed openers Jake Weatherald (0) and Travis Head (17) in identical fashion, chopping on to their stumps. | At the break Marnus Labuschagne was on 21 and Steve Smith eight. | Earlier, Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored a valuable half-cen…
(2026-08-15). Trump says 'US will pretty soon declare Hormuz its territory' as Iran conflict drives up fuel costs. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he departs the White House in Washington, DC, on November 20, 2018.— AFPAbout 20% of global oil, LNG shipments pass through waterway.Oil prices rose this week, with Brent crude nearing $90 a barrel.Rising fuel costs could hurt…
(2026-08-15). India marks 80th Independence Day with military display. aljazeera.com India marked its 80th Independence Day at Delhi's historic Red Fort.
(2026-08-15). How a Sudanese refugee became a head teacher in a Chadian camp. aljazeera.com Displaced by Sudan's war, Sahra now leads a refugee school where education offers children safety and hope.
(2026-08-15). China‚ÄëROK youth Go event attracts nearly 150 participants. ecns.cn Nearly 150 teenage Go players gathered Thursday in Huizhou District, Huangshan City, for the 2026 China ROK Youth Go Exchange Tournament and World Champions Invitational.
(2026-08-15). Australia: Labor government tightens war-related powers over universities. wsws.org As in the US and Europe, a wartime-style atmosphere is being created, backed by threats of punishment of researchers and universities that fail to comply.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Australian and New Zealand students and youth demand freedom for Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "Bogdan Syrotiuk has not committed any crime. He has been made a criminal because of his opposition to both the war of the Putin regime against Ukraine and the US-led proxy war against Russia."
(2026-08-15). At least 20 killed as magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia. aljazeera.com The death toll is expected to climb further as emergency teams continue search and rescue efforts.
(2026-08-15). UN urges support for Afghan women's aid five years into Taliban rule. aljazeera.com More than half of women's organisations operating in Afghanistan could cease operations within next year: UN Women.
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/22: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Willard Park, Berkeley. indybay.org Willard Park | Hillegass Ave & Derby Street | Berkeley, CA 94705, USA | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
(2026-08-15). South Korea's president wants talks with North to end Korean War. aljazeera.com South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War.
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/22: Squirrely Squillionaire Squavenger Hunt. indybay.org Starts at: | Valor Partners | 260 Homer Ave | Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-08-15). Mamdani merits a 9/11 Observance Role: Shia Were al-Qaeda's Victims Too. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Not wanting Mamdani to preside over 9/11 commemorations, carried out by radical heretics from a Sunni background, because he is a (Shia) Muslim, is like not wanting a promi…
(2026-08-15). Monday 9/7: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Mission Dolores Park SF. indybay.org Mission Dolores Park | Dolores Street & 19th Street | San Francisco, CA 94114 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-15). Sunday 8/16: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – River Oaks Park, San Jose. indybay.org River Oaks Park | 328 River Oaks Pkwy | San Jose, CA 95134, USA | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-15). China-Peru joint-venture Chancay Port posts over 70% rise in H1 throughput. ecns.cn Chancay Port, a China-Peru joint venture, handled 200,000 TEUs of containers in the first half of 2026, up 70.94% year on year, COSCO SHIPPING said Thursday.
(2026-08-15). Former Huawei 'Top Mind' to pursue post-doctor degree in Sweden on Marie Curie Fellowship. ecns.cn Ning Boyu, a principal engineer at China's tech giant Huawei, recently announced on social media that he has left the company and will pursue postdoctoral research at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden.
(2026-08-15). Sunday 8/30: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Cedar Rose Park, Berkeley. indybay.org Cedar Rose Park | Rose St & Chestnut St | Berkeley, CA 94702 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/15: Jane Jacobs meets the Wild West: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-15). Football tournament players experience martial arts in Guangdong. ecns.cn Nearly 300 young football players from seven countries took a break from the inaugural "Hope Cup" Greater Bay Area U17 International Youth Football Invitational Tournament to experience traditional Lingnan culture in Foshan, Guangdong Province.
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/15: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Tower" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UyBQ……
(2026-08-15). Massive earthquake of 7.7 magnitude strikes Indonesia, buildings collapse; five killed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least five people were killed after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday. The strong quake also triggered several aftershocks and led authorities to issue a tsunami warning, which was later withdrawn. | The earthquake struck at around 4.58 am at a depth of 15 kilometres, according to Indonesia's geophysics agency, BMKG. Small tsunami waves of less than one metre were recorded in several areas. | t.co/qMl0QaNyzT pic.twitter.com/fvePye9AJo— RT (@RT_com) (2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Lula holds slim lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil election. aljazeera.com A new poll shows Lula leading Bolsonaro, but the gap has closed ahead of Brazil's high-stakes presidential election.
(2026-08-15). Trump's DHS carried out vast spying operation against unions and left-wing groups in Minnesota. wsws.org Newly disclosed records reveal that Homeland Security Investigators infiltrated meetings, compiled dossiers and seized years of financial records as part of a fascistic campaign against opposition to ICE murders and kidnappings.
(2026-08-15). Colombian president sanctions US military operations amid earthquake disaster. wsws.org Following the deadly earthquake, the government's response has been marked by curfews, militarization and an invitation to foreign troops.
(2026-08-15). What we know about the crisis aboard the USS Lincoln. aljazeera.com The US President has brushed off reports of dire conditions and a mental health crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
(2026-08-15). 36th Hong Kong Food Expo opens with exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions. ecns.cn The 36th Food Expo, together with four concurrent fairs including the Hong Kong International Tea Fair, opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday, attracting more than 1,850 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions.
(2026-08-15). Johannes Stern on RT: Bogdan Syrotiuk convicted "for socialist thoughts" wsws.org Johannes Stern, editor-in-chief of the German-language edition of the WSWS, appeared live Friday on RT to discuss the campaign to free Bogdan Syrotiuk, the 27-year-old Ukrainian Trotskyist sentenced to 15 years in prison for his articles opposing the war.
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/29: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Cedar Rose Park Berkeley. indybay.org Cedar Rose Park | Rose St & Chestnut St | Berkeley, CA 94702 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase) | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
(2026-08-15). Dike breach in Henan floods hospital and school, 432 evacuated. ecns.cn A dike along the Jialu River in Zhoukou, Henan Province, breached Thursday night after heavy rainfall and upstream flood discharge, flooding the Fifth People's Hospital and a local driving school, authorities said.
(2026-08-15). Three executions in a single day in America: Far more than a scheduling coincidence. wsws.org There has been little examination of who these men were, the brutality of what took place, or the fact that the killings occurred amid the most sweeping campaign of domestic and foreign repression in modern American history.
(2026-08-15). EconoScope | China's 'Ice Silk Road' is reshaping global trade routes. ecns.cn An "Ice Silk Road" is emerging in the Arctic, offering China and Europe a shorter maritime link and, more importantly, a new option for navigating an increasingly uncertain global trading environment.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Under surveillance in Oakland by Flock and the OPD. indybay.org Living under surveillance in Oakland, under the watchful eye of "Big Brother," the many scary Flock cameras, and the Oakland Police Department.
(2026-08-15). 'Many hands make light work': Advancing the building of a Beautiful China during the 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn "Many hands make light work." Chinese Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu briefed a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on Thursday on efforts to advance the building of a Beautiful China.
(2026-08-15). Mangione pleads guilty as polarising CEO killing reaches new phase. aljazeera.com Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges over the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.
(2026-08-15). Chongqing's auto exports surge 57.1% in first seven months. ecns.cn Chongqing, a major automobile manufacturing hub in southwest China, exported vehicles worth 35.33 billion yuan (about $5.23 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 57.1% year on year, according to customs data released Thursday.
(2026-08-15). Anglicare report shows deepening rental crisis for Australian workers and welfare recipients. wsws.org The report found almost no rental properties in the country were affordable for low-income workers and those relying on meagre government welfare payments.
(2026-08-15). Bernie Sanders' AI letter: A bankrupt appeal to the oligarchs. wsws.org Sanders' letter is calculated to stoke fear while covering up the decisive fact: that AI is the private property of a financial oligarchy, developed in partnership with imperialism.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Sunday 8/23: Dump Big Tech March. indybay.org Start: Leavesley Road and Arroyo Circle | End: 7240 Holsclaw Road…
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/15: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Glen Park SF. indybay.org Glen Park SF | Chenery Street & Elk Street | San Francisco, CA 94131 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF)…
(2026-08-15). Coastal Commission Votes Against Southern California Offshore Fracking. indybay.org Oil Company Proposing to Frack at Platform Off Ventura County…
(2026-08-15). Brazil plans first panda bond issuance in China. ecns.cn Brazil's Ministry of Finance said it plans to issue its first yuan-denominated sovereign panda bonds in China this year, with a target size of 5 billion yuan ($700 million).
(2026-08-15). Australian war crimes whistleblower David McBride released from prison. wsws.org McBride's release is welcome news, but the Labor government has maintained his convictions and the precedent they seek to establish of preventing whistleblowers from exposing war crimes.
(2026-08-15). Turkish Professor Bàºlent Bilmez Must be Reinstated Immediately. juancole.com | Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ulusoy
Chair, Court-Appointed Board of Trustees
ƒ∞stanbul Bilgi University | aulusoy@ktu.edu.tr | Dear Professors Ulusoy and Yazgan: | We write on behalf of the Middle East Studies Association of North America (MESA) and its Committee on Academic Freedom to express our…
(2026-08-15). Shanghai foreign trade rises 12.6% in July as AI-related product trade surges. ecns.cn Shanghai's imports and exports reached 447.57 billion yuan ($66.4 billion) in July, up 12.6% from a year earlier and marking the 18th consecutive month of growth, Shanghai Customs said Friday.
(2026-08-15). Sri Lankan government rejects returning wartime military-occupied land. wsws.org More than a decade and a half has passed since the 26-year communal war waged by successive Colombo governments against the LTTE ended, yet thousands of acres of civilian land remains occupied by the military forces and enclosed behind barbed-wire fences.
(2026-08-15). Taiwan passes defence budget after record delay, retains drone funding. aljazeera.com Taiwan parliament ends deadlock, ensuring vital drone programme funding amid rising cross-strait tensions with Beijing.
(2026-08-15). Call It What It Is: Texas Didn't Order an Audit. It Ordered a Pause. wattsupwiththat.com The real test isn't whether Texas audits these projects. It should. The test is whether the state uses that audit to build a predictable regulatory framework or simply creates an open-ended permission slip for delay. Investors can price regulation. Communities can plan around regulation. What neither can price nor plan around is uncertainty. And that's ultimately what Texas risks creating if this pause remains a process without a predictable end.
(2026-08-15). China reports 522,000 COVID-19 cases in July as wave plateaus. ecns.cn China reported 522,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in July, including 487 severe cases and one death, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) said Thursday.
(2026-08-15). 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…
(2026-08-15). Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal, found dead. tribune.com.pk 
Jason Arday, a former University of Cambridge professor who was at the centre of a plagiarism scandal, has died aged 41. | Arday had resigned earlier this month as a professor of sociology of education following the accusations, which caused a furore in the world of academia. He was the university's youngest-ever Black professor. | He was found unresponsive by the ambulance service at a property in Battersea, south London. | "Sadly, a 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next-of-kin have been informed and are ‚Å b…
(2026-08-15). 18th 'You Bring Charm to the World' awards honor global Chinese achievers. ecns.cn The 18th You Bring Charm to the World Award Ceremony was held in Beijing on Wednesday to honor outstanding ethnic Chinese individuals who have made significant global contributions.
(2026-08-15). Buenaventura residents criticise state neglect after Colombia's earthquake. aljazeera.com Locals in impoverished areas say the insufficient government response after the earthquake speaks to a broader trend.
(2026-08-15). Zhang Shuai, Siniakova win WTA 1000 Toronto doubles title. ecns.cn China's Zhang Shuai and Czech partner Katerina Siniakova won the women's doubles title at the WTA 1000 event in Toronto on Thursday, defeating Sara Errani of Italy and Nicole Melichar-Martinez of the United States 6-3, 6-4 in the final.
(2026-08-15). Sunday 8/23: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Willard Park Berkeley. indybay.org Willard Park | Hillegass Ave & Derby Street | Berkeley, CA 94705 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-15). 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia. aljazeera.com A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending residents to higher ground.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). HRW says US civil rights enforcement reduced under Trump: What to know. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-15). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). On the ground in Indonesia following 7.7 magnitude earthquake. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-15). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Afghanistan: Operational Facts and Figures — January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). ICRC holds exhibition in Seoul to mark the 60th anniversary of Republic of Korea's accession to the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Powerful quake off Indonesia kills 20, sparks mass evacuations. geo.tv
(2026-08-15). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). South Sudan: Finding Loved Ones Again Through the Power of Digital Connectivity. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Festejaron en Santa Clara una de las tradiciones más antiguas: la Verbena de la Calle Gloria. radiohc.cu 
Como ya es habitual cada 12 de agosto, los santaclareños celebraron su tradición más longeva: la Verbena de la calle Gloria, la cual tiene su origen en la fiesta dedicada a Santa Clara de Asís, patrona de la Ciudad de la patriota y Benefactora Doña Marta Abreu de Estévez y del Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara. | Adornos florales, ofertas de golosinas, dulces, embellecimiento de fachadas, serenatas, la presentación de la Banda Municipal de Conciertos y de otras agrupaciones musicales y danzarias amenizaron la jornada en este sitio aledaño al céntrico Parque Leoncio Vidal, devenida en una verdadera fiesta de pueblo,…
(2026-08-15). Nine months after El Teniente disaster, report finds Chile's state-owned giant ignored seismic warnings, concealed unsafe mining. wsws.org The Sernageomin report documents, in exhaustive technical detail, what happens when the drive for profit is given priority over human life.
(2026-08-14). Iran: Trump's Hormuz control claim a 'lie'. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's military on Thursday rejected as "lies" remarks by US President Donald Trump claiming control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway was fully under Iranian control. | "The false claims of the United States that ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz normally … are nothing more than lies and fabrications," said Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for Iran's central military command, Khatam-al Anbiya. | "The Strait of Hormuz is, as in the past, under the complete management and control of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and no commercial ship or tanker without the permission and…
(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). Hormuz shipping traffic capped amid competing claims from US and Iran. tribune.com.pk 
Shipping traffic at the Strait of Hormuz fell below the month average towards the end of the week due to volatile sentiment between the United States and Iran, with both countries making competing claims over its control. | The Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management", the recently appointed head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit said on Thursday. | Meanwhile, the US on Thursday said it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely and would ratchet up economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks have floundered. | Read: 'I think we will keep it': Trump says US has 'total control' ove…
(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). Campaigners to call on Burnham to shut down US bases at RAF Fairford. thecanary.co 
Campaigners from across the country are protesting at RAF Fairford this Saturday 15 August, calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to end Donald Trump's use of British bases to illegally attack Iran. With thousands now killed in the US/Israeli illegal war on Iran, and serious risks of the war widening, the British government's decision to allow the […] | By
(2026-08-14). Two slicks appear in Gulf as huge oil spill off Oman threatens disaster. geo.tv The damaged and half sunk oil tanker Caroline Bezengi, at sea off the coast of Oman, on a date given as August 6, 2026.— Reuters Slicks are close to two Iranian islands in the Gulf.Iran, US have exchange attacks on tankers, vessels.War complicates site access, clean-up…
(2026-08-14). Norway hails Pakistan's US-Iran mediation as 'service to world'. tribune.com.pk 
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on Thursday strongly endorsed Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran, describing Islamabad's role as a "service to the world" while the two countries agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, defence, climate change, maritime affairs and education. | Eide, the first Norwegian foreign minister to visit Pakistan in a decade, said Oslo recognised the "massive task" undertaken by Pakistan in offering Islamabad as a venue and facilitator for talks between Washington and Tehran. | "What you have been doing is really a service to the world,…
(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). Lebanon's PM urges timetable for Israeli withdrawal as Hezbollah slams deal. aljazeera.com Hezbollah criticises Beirut's approach, accusing officials of exposing the Lebanese army to risks and Israeli pressure.
(2026-08-14). With Crocodile Moats for Palestinians, Zionism drops its Mask. juancole.com ( Support for dispossession depends on th…
(2026-08-14). The student movement for Palestine is not going away, but it is adapting to a new political reality. therealnews.com 
In 2024, at the height of Israel's US-backed genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, one of the most widespread waves of college campus protests since the Vietnam War exploded across the United States. Then came the repressive backlash. Over the past two years, we've seen a harrowing assault on free speech and the right to protest from the federal government and Zionist organizations, and universities themselves have ramped up their own internal surveillance and repression machines, weaponizing them against their own students, grad students, and faculty. | Life, learning, and activism on American college campuses…
(2026-08-14). Film Follows US Doctors to Gaza as Israel Bombs Hospitals, Kills Staff, Patients. truthout.org The new documentary American Doctor tells the story of how the besieged hospitals of Gaza have continued to treat the sick and wounded throughout Israel's genocidal war on the Palestinian territory, with local medical staff risking their own lives in the process. According to Palestinian officials, Israeli attacks have killed about 1,700 healthcare workers in Gaza since October 2023. |
(2026-08-14). Art offers young Gaza survivors solace and escape from war's devastation. aljazeera.com Young survivors of Israel's genocidal war in Gaza find safe spaces to process trauma and rediscover joy.
(2026-08-14). Cuban foreign minister denounces U.S. policy of maximum stranglehold against the island. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, has denounced on his social media profile the policy of maximum pressure and economic strangulation applied by the United States government against the island. | The foreign minister stated that this strategy constitutes an extension of measures adopted since the first term of the current US president, aimed at attacking the main sources of external income for the Cuban economy. | "They identify and ruthlessly attack the main sources of external income for the Cuban economy, to reduce the government's capacity to provide basic goods and services, and t…
(2026-08-14). Fidel belongs to all humanity. radiohc.cu Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the political and cultural event commemorating Fidel Castro's centenary and the closing of the First International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future," at the Carlos Marx Theater, on August 13, 2026, "Year of the Centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz."
(2026-08-14). Ballet Nacional de Cuba honrará centenario de Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu El Ballet Nacional de Cuba se presentará este domingo en la Sala Avellaneda del Teatro Nacional, en homenaje al centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro (13 de agosto), quien recibe hoy el cariño desde múltiples latitudes. | Bajo la dirección de Viengsay Valdés, el formato subirá a escena piezas representativas de su repertorio, entre ellas Tarde en la siesta, coreografía de Alberto Méndez con música de Ernesto Lecuona; y Canto vital, de Azari Plisetski con acordes de Gustav Mahler. | Conforman el programa de la gala escenas de El lago de los cisnes, en versión de Alicia Alonso sobre la coreografía original…
(2026-08-14). Familias cubanas reciben donación del pueblo argentino. radiohc.cu 
Familias con niños electro dependientes residentes en seis provincias cubanas reciben por estos días módulos completos de generadores de electricidad alimentados con energía solar, que están diseñados para abastecer una vivienda standard, donados por el pueblo argentino. | Se trata de 45 sistemas completos llegados recientemente al puerto del Mariel y son distribuidos con prontitud, incluso en lugares lejanos y de difícil acceso, atendiendo a las patologías de esos infantes que pudieran morir por los apagones energéticos causados por la falta de combustible y de piezas para las plantas generadoras debido al cruel…
(2026-08-14). Colección 25àó25 llega de México a la Feria del Libro de La Habana. radiohc.cu Con la Sala Nicolás Guillén llena de jóvenes y la participación de México, tuvo lugar hoy la presentación y obsequio de la Colección 25×25, como parte de la 34 Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana. | El embajador mexicano Miguel Díaz, el reconocido escritor de dicha nación, Ignacio ´Paco ª Taibo II, y el intelectual cubano Abel Prieto, director de la institución culural Casa de las Américas, presideron el encuentro. | La Colección 25àó25 es una iniciativa del gobierno de México, con apoyo de otros países de América Latina como Uruguay, Colombia u Honduras; con una selección de 27 obr…
(2026-08-14). Comunicado del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuba rechaza acto de subordinación del gobierno de República Dominicana a la política agresiva de los Estados Unidos. | El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba rechaza en los términos más enérgicos la decisión del gobierno de la República Dominicana de expulsar a diez funcionarios diplomáticos de la Embajada de Cuba en ese país y a sus familiares. | No existe motivo alguno que justifique esta decisión de las autoridades dominicanas. Los diplomáticos cubanos han actuado siempre en estricto apego a la Convención de Viena sobre Relaciones Diplomáticas de 1961 y con absoluto respeto a las leyes…
(2026-08-14). Canciller cubano expresa condolencias a Zimbabwe por naufragio en lago Kariba. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez expresó este viernes condolencias al pueblo y Gobierno de Zimbabwe, tras la tragedia provocada por el naufragio de un ferry en el lago Kariba. | El canciller cubano publicó un post en X, en el que trasladó las "sentidas condolencias", extensivas a los familiares y allegados de los fallecidos. | Según los últimos informes recibidos, la Policía de Zimbabwe informó que el número de muertos ascendió a 44, convirtiéndose en una de las peores tragedias marítimas en el lago Kariba. Setenta y siete personas fueron rescatadas y trasladadas a una isla en el cent…
(2026-08-14). In Latin America, the road to Trump's heart goes through Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org In the early months following Israel's brutal war on Gaza, Latin American leaders
(2026-08-14). Democracy Now! 2026-08-14 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 14, 2026; "Stop Toxic Data Centers": Justin Pearson on Elon Musk, AI & Winning Dem. House Primary in Memphis; "Mop Up Michigan": Donavan McKinney on Democratic Socialism, Corporate Money & His Primary Upset; "American Doctor": New Film Follows U.S. Doctors to Gaza as Israel Bombs Hospitals, Kills Staff, Patients | Headlines for August 14, 2026; "Stop Toxic Data Centers": Justin Pearson on Elon Musk, AI & Winning Dem. House Primary in Memphis; "Mop Up Michigan": Donavan McKinney on Democratic Socialism, Corporate Money & His Primary Ups…
(2026-08-14). Dr. Thaer Ahmad & Dr. Feroze Sidhwa on Volunteering in Gaza & New Film "American Doctor" democracynow.org Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Thaer Ahmad and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, featured in the new film American Doctor about U.S. doctors who volunteered in Gaza. We also speak with the film's director, Poh Si Teng. | Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Thaer Ahmad and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, featured in the new film American Doctor about U.S. doctors who volunteered in Gaza. We also speak with the film's director, Poh Si Teng.
(2026-08-14). Solidarity is not enough: The world must force accountability on Gaza now. peoplesworld.org 
It is now official: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has flatly rejected the core conditions of the Board of Peace framework, explicitly stating that Israel will neither adhere to a ceasefire nor withdraw its forces from Gaza. During a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Netanyahu stated with unambiguous language: "Israel rejects the 15-point document published by …
(2026-08-14). Some in Gaza's youngest generation may not even know what toys are. therealnews.com 
(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). Saturday 8/15: – yes, Tesla – NO. indybay.org Lake Cunningham Park, parking lot D | 2305 S. White Road | San Jose 95148…
(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). Lively discussion at Socialist Equality Party (UK) public meetings on the collapse of Your Party. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party (UK) has concluded a series of public meetings, "Your Party's collapse—Time to build the Socialist Equality Party". Important discussions followed the opening report at each meeting.
(2026-08-14). Japan's record rains strand thousands at Narita airport; kill eight. tribune.com.pk 
Record rainfall in Japan stranded thousands of travellers at Tokyo's Narita airport on Friday, bringing floods to the surrounding area that disrupted transport, knocked out power to 20,000 homes and killed eight. | During one of Japan's busiest holiday weeks, more than 360 millimetres (14 inches) of rain fell in 24 hours in parts of the Chiba area adjoining Tokyo, inundating roads and railways, with soldiers sent to help with rescue efforts. | "This case was an extremely unusual situation," Chiba Governor Toshihito Kumagai told reporters. "I have responded to many disasters in the past, but I have never experi…
(2026-08-14). Israeli settlers divert Palestinian water to fill West Bank pool. al-monitor.com By Pesha MagidFASAYIL, West Bank, Aug 14 (Reuters) – On a searing summer day, Israeli settlers splashed in a West Bank pool created by siphoning off water that had irrigated Palestinian crops, one of many seizures of water resources across the occupied territory.The spring served as a lifeline for the nearby village of Fasayil in the fertile Jordan Valley, where Palestinians have relied on it for generations for food, employment and to supplement irregular Israeli supplies to their domestic taps.
(2026-08-14). Concern grows over conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln. tribune.com.pk 
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that reports about poor conditions aboard aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East were "completely misrepresented." | Two military-focused outlets, Navy Times and Stars and Stripes, reported suicide attempts and declining morale on the 5,000-person ship, which has been at sea since November 2025. | The carrier has been in the Middle East since January, supporting the US war with Iran. | "We make sure every ship, every crew, every captain has everything we can provide them at every single moment. Some deployments are longer than others, and…
(2026-08-14). On integrity and omission. strategic-culture.su Media integrity is dead — and omission is the weapon. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | "Knowing my own heart, and feeling myself,…
(2026-08-14). Fiji judge orders motion seeking return of journalists' devices seized by police. asiapacificreport.nz By Rashika Kumar in Suva Counsel for Fiji-British journalist Charlie Charters has been ordered by High Court judge Justice Pita Bulamainaivalu to serve a motion seeking the return of the 7 electronic devices seized by police on the police chief today. The motion was filed after police re-seized the devices last Friday under a fresh…
(2026-08-14). Every drop of water is our red line: PM. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that while Pakistan sincerely desired peace, it would never allow that desire to be mistaken for weakness, declaring that any future challenge to the country's sovereignty and security would be crushed with even greater force than the decisive victory of May 2025. | "We do not want war; we want peace. But the desire for peace should not be taken as weakness. We stand for peace with honour and dignity, those who, in the most difficult times, have become the guarantors of stability in this region," the prime minister said addressing the ceremony held to mark the 79t…
(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). 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). West Bank Water Dispute Escalates as Israeli Settlers Divert Palestinian Spring. moderndiplomacy.eu On a scorching summer day, Israeli settlers gathered around a pool in the occupied West Bank that Palestinians say was created by diverting water from a spring that had long irrigated their crops. The spring near the village of Fasayil in the fertile Jordan Valley had provided Palestinian farmers with water for generations, supporting agriculture, …
(2026-08-14). Zardari, Shehbaz call truce on public sparring. tribune.com.pk 
After weeks of political friction and increasingly public differences, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday moved to draw a line under their spat, agreeing to rein in public criticism and keep political disagreements from providing ammunition to their opponents. | The understanding, reached at a meeting at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, seeks to reset ties between the PPP and PML-N at a time when tensions between the coalition partners have increasingly spilled into the public domain. | The two sides agreed to defuse differences, reactivate their coordination committees and work together o…
(2026-08-14). England conditions offer pace assistance. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Ali believes England's conditions can provide plenty of assistance to seamers if they maintain discipline and consistency as the tourists continue preparations for their three-Test series against England. | Ali was speaking after the opening day of Pakistan's three-day warm-up match against the Professional County Club Select XI at Beckenham. The fixture is Pakistan's final red-ball preparation before the first Test against England which begins at Headingley on August 19. | The Select XI were bowled out for 305, with Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Ali taking three wickets each. Matth…
(2026-08-14). Advance UK's 'Great British' Successor Group Refuses to Rule Out Foreign Funding. bylinetimes.com The campaign group replacing Advance UK — a party registered only in December — has refused to rule out foreign funding for its 'Great British' efforts. | It comes amid a Advance UK was established by Ben Habib, who was the co-deputy leader of Reform UK from October 2023 until he was removed and replaced by Richard Ti…
(2026-08-14). Economists warn 3.7% growth not enough. tribune.com.pk 
Emphasising the need for continued reforms on Independence Day, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad said on Thursday that the country's economy has made important progress towards stability over the past year, driven by prudent fiscal and monetary policies and greater economic discipline. | Speaking at a flag-hoisting ceremony at the SBP head office to mark the 79th Independence Day, Ahmad said Pakistan is now moving from a phase of stabilisation towards sustainable growth. | "SBP's focus will remain on price stability, policy reforms, and creating a conducive economic environment for higher…
(2026-08-14). Pakistan at birth: Fascinating facts from the country's earliest days. tribune.com.pk 
Every August, the story of Pakistan's independence arrives with familiar images: green-and-white flags, the national anthem, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's speeches and crowds celebrating on the streets. | But the birth of a country is rarely as neat as the version we inherit today. | In the days and months surrounding August 1947, Pakistan was still figuring out what its institutions, symbols and even its everyday paperwork would look like. | Here are some fascinating details that reveal just how quickly a new country had to build itself. | Pakistan's first radio announcement came at midnight | Mustafa Al…
(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). Opposition to data center construction is rising sharply, survey says. whyy.org 
This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| West Philly resident Sharmin Hossain worries about the rising proliferation of artificial intelligence, powered by new data centers. | "For me and my friends, we're scared of AI," she said. "We're scared of the way it's being pushed into every single piece…
(2026-08-14). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-14). US wants Netanyahu to condemn settler siege. tribune.com.pk 
The United States wants Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly condemn militant settlers who have besieged Palestinians in their homes in the occupied West Bank, US and Israeli officials said on Friday, as settlers pressured residents by pitching a new tent before Israeli soldiers arrived and it was taken down. | A US official and an Israeli official said on Friday White House officials are pressing Netanyahu to publicly condemn the settlers' actions. | Washington began to protest after learning that the home of a Palestinian-American was among those targeted, said the two officials, who spoke o…
(2026-08-14). 'This was my World Cup' says Somali ref after UEFA Super Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Somali referee Omar Artan described taking charge of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg as his "World Cup". | The 34-year-old was denied the chance to referee at the World Cup itself after being refused entry to the United States. | He was turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport, despite being part of the panel of referees selected by FIFA for the tournament. | In a post on X on Thursday, UEFA shared a photo showing a match ball from Wednesday's match on which Artan had written: "This was my World Cup". | UEFA added the caption: "A special Super Cup…
(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). Sunday 8/16: Stand with the Students of India. indybay.org In front of Chase Bank | 39395 Paseo Padre Pkwy | Corner of Paseo Padre Parkway & Walnut Street | Fremont, CA 94538…
(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). 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). SA Mint launches 2026 Martial Eagle collection. sanews.gov.za SA Mint launches 2026 Martial Eagle collection | Soaring above the African savannah with eyes that can spot prey from three kilometres away, the martial eagle commands Africa's skies as an undisputed ruler of the raptor world. | Now, this majestic apex predator is coming right into your home, as it has been immortalised in gold and silver by the South African Mint. | The Mint has launched the 2026 Martial Eagle, the second release in its acclaimed Odyssey of the Sky seven-coin series, honouring one of the continent's most powerful birds of prey through world-class craftsmanship and design excellence. | Managing…
(2026-08-14). Total Solar Eclipse August 12, 2026 – Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com A Total Solar Eclipse will be witnessed Wednesday August 12, 2026 and will be visible in Europe, United States, Canada, Northwestern Africa and other northern regions (Total or Partial) but not in India, Saudi Arabia and other Asian countries.
(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). 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…
(2026-08-14). 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). If Trump Has His Way, 20,000 Kids Could Face Immigration Court Without Lawyers. truthout.org As part of its relentless project of mass deportation, the Trump administration has taken particularly brutal aim at the most vulnerable population of immigrants: children. If the federal government has its way, about 20,000 unaccompanied minors will soon face immigration court hearings without legal representation. For decades, Congress has allocated funding for unaccompanied immigrant… |
(2026-08-14). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-14). US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China. tribune.com.pk 
The US is preparing to tell dozens of countries they must pick sides in the artificial intelligence race with China, warning they will be excluded from a US-led AI coalition if they also sign up for Beijing's competing framework, according to a US official and an internal draft reviewed by Reuters. | Washington last year launched the Pax Silica initiative aimed at securing supply chains for AI models, semiconductors and critical minerals, amid a fierce technology rivalry with Beijing. | About two dozen countries have joined, including Kazakhstan, a key potential source of critical minerals that has also joined…
(2026-08-14). Cornell to Pro-Palestine Students Targeted by ICE: Come Back to the U.S. or Lose Funding. theintercept.com Momodou Taal and Amandla Thomas-Johnson were finishing their graduate degrees abroad because of targeting by the Trump administration. Cornell is ordering them back to campus.
(2026-08-14). South Korea players want K League season change due to 'worsening climate'. aljazeera.com South Korea football players push for a K League season shift as 'punishing heat' hitting summer matches.
(2026-08-14). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-14). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's caption reads: | BALLYMENA, NORTHERN IRELAND — FEBRUARY 4: The communal recreation room at a nuclear bunker site on the Woodside Road industrial estate on February 4, 2016 in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. The underground shelter has been put up for sale by the offices of the Northern Irel…
(2026-08-14). When Bamboo Diplomacy Meets the American Tech Stack. moderndiplomacy.eu Vietnam's sovereign AI relies heavily on open-weight models developed in the United States. However, as Washington and Beijing are moving to restrict access to these technologies, Hanoi's bamboo diplomacy offers little protection to its AI ambitions. In mid-July, Vietnam approved its National Digital Transformation Strategy for 2026-2030 under Decision 1266/QD-TTg, and the National Data Strategy …
(2026-08-14). 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…
(2026-08-14). Dems Warn New Federal Guidance May Harm Nursing Home Residents' Voting Rights. truthout.org The Trump administration's far-reaching assault on voting rights has extended to nursing homes, a group of Democratic senators warned on Thursday, pointing to federal guidance recently issued by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The guidance, released in July, removes previous recommendations on how nursing home staff can assist residents in exercising their constitutional rights… |
(2026-08-14). Father, two relatives held over alleged murder of newlywed. tribune.com.pk 
Police claimed to have arrested the father and two relatives of a 25-year-old woman who allegedly killed her after she married a man of her choice. The family attempted to portray the death as an electrocution incident. | The incident occurred in Mehr Shah within the jurisdiction of Sadar Khanewal Police Station. According to police, the woman, identified as Iqra, had married a young man named Sohail three days before her death against her family's wishes. | Police said Iqra's father, angered by the marriage, allegedly brought her back from her in-laws' home on the pretext of formally sending her off from his…
(2026-08-14). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-14). La Liga: Barcelona key talking points heading into new 2026-27 season. aljazeera.com Barcelona will aim to become the first club to three-peat in the Spain Primera Division since 2008-11 Pep Guardiola era.
(2026-08-14). US, China, Russia and other nations extend Independence Day greetings to Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
The United States, China, Russia and other nations on Friday extended greetings to the people of Pakistan on the country's 79th Independence Day, reaffirming their friendship and partnership with Islamabad. | The day began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes at provincial headquarters, while special prayers were offered for the peace, solidarity and prosperity of the country, Radio Pakistan reported. | Flag-hoisting ceremonies were held across the country, while buildings, streets and public places were decorated with national flags, buntings and colourful lights. | In a statement sh…
(2026-08-14). North Korea Targets Japan as Regional Military Tensions Rise. moderndiplomacy.eu North Korea has intensified its criticism of Japan's military expansion and its growing security cooperation with the United States and South Korea, portraying the developments as a threat to regional stability. More than a dozen North Korean state media attacks since early July have focused on Japan's defence buildup, including its acquisition of long range …
(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). Water supply for three US states drips down, Lake Mead at record low. aljazeera.com The largest reservoir in the United States, located on the border of Arizona and Nevada, just hit a record low.
(2026-08-14). Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow $400m ballroom project to proceed. aljazeera.com Appeals court previously ruled that Trump administration must seek authorisation from Congress to continue with project.
(2026-08-14). Meet Dr. Azizuddin Khan: IIT Prof Recommended for J.C. Bose Fellowship. ummid.com In a landmark achievement for Indian Science and Research, Prof. Dr. Azizuddin Khan, eminent Psychologist, Neuroscientist and Psychophysiologist at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), has been recommended for the prestigious J.C. Bose Fellowship (ANRF J.C. Bose Grant).
(2026-08-14). Man City tight-lipped on Rodri transfer amid Barcelona and Real Madrid link. aljazeera.com Manchester City's Enzo Maresca coy on the future of midfielder Rodri ahead of Community Shield showdown with Arsenal.
(2026-08-14). Philly's Kensington High shuttered after asbestos issue discovered during HVAC replacement. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Kensington High School students will start the school year a 20-minute drive away from their campus after an asbestos issue was discovered during an HVAC renovation project. | The school's roughly 450 students will attend school until the end of the calendar year in the Northeast Philadelphia building that formerly housed Austin Meehan Middle School before that school closed in 2022. Deputy Superintendent of Operations Oz Hill announced the plan in a letter to the Kensington…
(2026-08-14). India's Reliance to partner with Rolls-Royce on combat engine for fighter jets. tribune.com.pk 
Reliance Industries said on Friday it planned to partner with Britain's Rolls-Royce to develop and manufacture an engine for India's fighter jet programme, as the country aims to build its most advanced stealth combat aircraft. | A prototype of the jet, known as the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, is expected to roll out in 2028 and play a key role in India's future air combat strategy. | Last year, India approved a framework to build its most advanced stealth fighter jet and ‚Å invited interest from defence firms, weeks after a military conflict wit…
(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). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-14). The President's Highway: How Trump, Morocco, and Israel paved over Western Sahara. strategic-culture.su Trump's highway in Western Sahara isn't just a vanity project—it's the asphalt over occupation. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | T…
(2026-08-14). Fiji court rules COI report into Malimali appointment was unlawful, null and void. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Iliesa Tora of RNZ Pacific The Fiji High Court has ruled that the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner, in its entirety, is null and void. Justice Dane Tuiqereqere also found that the COI report was unlawful, and that its adverse findings were irrational and it has…
(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). Has the Left Really Met Its Limit? theintercept.com 
The stunning momentum of the insurgent left hit a roadblock this week when democratic socialist Francesca Hong narrowly lost her primary race for Wisconsin governor to Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, a moderate who garnered significant support from establishment Democrats. | "The collective power of that Democratic establishment in a state, where there is a Democratic governor and there is a real Democratic Party establishment machine, all of that power was required to eke out a 0.4 percent victory in the party's own primary against a previously unknown candidate running as a Democratic socialist,…
(2026-08-14). EThekwini makes strides in employment. sanews.gov.za EThekwini makes strides in employment | The eThekwini Municipality has made significant strides in easing unemployment. | The Municipality recorded the lowest official unemployment rate as compared to other metropolitan municipalities in South Africa, according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the second quarter of 2026, released by Statistics South Africa. | The survey places eThekwini's unemployment rate at 21.2% for April to June 2026, lower than Cape Town at 21.9% and well below the national average of 33.6%. | EThekwini Mayor, Councillor Cyril Xaba, said the results reflect sustained work to…
(2026-08-14). EPA Punts Microplastics Monitoring as Scientists Warn of Health Impacts. scheerpost.com By Mike Ludwig This article was originally published by Truthout Trump's administration omitted microplastics from a list of pollutants for local utilities to monitor in drinking water. If you've ever looked at a disposable bottle of water with suspicion before tossing it into a bin, you're far from alone. On August 8, leading scientists across …
(2026-08-14). Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO. whyy.org Mangione, 28, said he even used a ruse to glean information about the event, contacting the health…
(2026-08-14). Gas leak at Bangladesh shipbreaking yard kills eight: police. geo.tv Workers pull a long rope at a ship-breaking yard in Chittagong, Bangladesh July 17, 2013.— Reuters Toxic gas leaked from a vessel at a shipbreaking yard in Bangladesh on Friday, killing at least eight workers, with five others missing, police said.Witnesses said they…
(2026-08-14). US Military Morale In The Middle East In The Overflowing Toilet. scheerpost.com Colonel (Ret) Ann Wright, Popular Resistance. Military Families Speak Out For Their Loved Ones….Again and Again and Again. Rotten food, no room in the incoming missile shelters, confiscation of alert notification devices for incoming missiles (cellphones), infrequent mail, jumping off aircraft carriers, overflowing toilets. Rotten food, overflowing toilets into bunking areas, no room in the …
(2026-08-14). Provinces backtrack on wheat import. tribune.com.pk 
Days after the Centre decided to import one million metric tonnes of wheat to arrest soaring prices, two of the largest wheat deficient provinces — Punjab and Sindh — have backtracked from buying the imported commodity and have not yet given feedback on a tripartite agreement for the import, top government functionaries told The Express Tribune on Friday. | The U-turn by the provinces has perplexed the federal government, which now faces a situation where it must either import the commodity from federal fiscal resources or drop the plan, risking a shortage, said the official. | A cabinet member said…
(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). 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.
(2026-08-14). 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.
(2026-08-14). 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). Wildfire threatens Canada wine region. tribune.com.pk 
Canadian winemakers have been forced to evacuate their land due to a fast-spreading wildfire that has engulfed parts of British Columbia, with some still awaiting word on whether their crops were impacted by the blaze. | John Glavina, who owns the Giant Head Estate Winery in the community of Summerland, told AFP he got an evacuation order just hours after the Bald Range fire ignited on August 7. | He got in the car with his wife, dog, passport and laptop, but left behind 20 barrels of red wine in a cellar, three tanks of white wine and 14 tonnes of grapes on the vine. "We have CAD$45,000 (US$32,000) worth of c…
(2026-08-14). Tomatoes, onions up over 100% yearly. tribune.com.pk 
Weekly inflation rose by 0.15% during the second week of August 2026, taking the year-on-year rate to 9.11%, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) weekly inflation report. | Prices of 20 items increased over the week, nine became cheaper, while 22 remained stable out of 51 essential commodities tracked. | Onion prices registered a sharp weekly increase of 24.68%, while gram pulse rose 3.35% and chicken became costlier by 2.45%. LPG prices edged up by 0.67%. Tea, mustard oil, yoghurt and masoor also became more expensive. | Petrol prices recorded a notable weekly decline of 2.35%. Tomatoes fell 1…
(2026-08-14). 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.
(2026-08-14). 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). Wildfires force thousands to flee as blazes spread across Europe. aljazeera.com At least a dozen people have reportedly been hospitalised in Croatia after blazes tore into the tourist town of Omis.
(2026-08-14). Wednesday 9/2: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 8 Candidate Forum. indybay.org Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA 94114…
(2026-08-14). Upper Merion board denies hyperscale data center campus near King of Prussia. whyy.org 
This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| People cheered, cried and hugged each other Thursday after a developer's plan to build five data centers totaling more than 4.6 million square feet in Upper Merion Township was rejected. | During a contentious debate, the township's Board of Supervisors acc…
(2026-08-14). Air India A320 briefly lost key flight controls during 300-foot drop: report. geo.tv Air India passenger aircraft are seen on the tarmac at Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport in Mumbai, India, February 14, 2023. — ReutersAircraft lost elevator, aileron control for seconds: analysis.Investigators probe serious incident with Airbus assistance.Air India begins…
(2026-08-14). Nigel Farage regains UK parliamentary seat, fights off Count Binface challenge. geo.tv This collage of photos shows Count Binface and Britain's Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage. — Reuters/FileFarage skips vote count following police advisory.Count Binface takes more than quarter of the vote.Poll result underscores political risks of Farage's gamble.
(2026-08-14). India set for trial by spin in Sri Lanka opener. tribune.com.pk 
An inexperienced India missing several key players face Sri Lanka in Galle from Saturday in the first of two Tests with coach Gautam Gambhir under immense pressure. | Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, spinner Washington Sundar and batter Sai Sudharsan are all out injured for the visitors, who have eight wins and 10 defeats in 20 Tests under Gambhir. | India suffered a 2-0 home defeat to South Africa in November and are fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, with their opponents sixth. | Shubman Gill's side have handed maiden call-ups to spinner Saransh Jain and fast bowler Auqib Nabi, who has impre…
(2026-08-14). 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.
(2026-08-14). Salvage work begins on tanker leaking oil off Oman, risk firm says. aljazeera.com Environmental NGO Greenpeace warns that spill has rapidly expanded to 1,300 square kilometres, threatening ecosystems.
(2026-08-14). 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.
(2026-08-14). Robertson stars on debut as Scotland beat Canada. tribune.com.pk 
Scotland posted 347 for seven after captain Richie Berrington struck his seventh ODI century, setting Canada a daunting target at Forthill. The hosts then bowled out Canada for 177 to close their League 2 campaign at the top of the standings. | Robertson, 23, was the standout performer with the ball, finishing with six for 52 in his first ODI appearance. His figures rank among the best bowling performances by a player on men's ODI debut. | The right-arm spinner made the breakthrough when he dismissed Harsh Thaker, triggering a collapse in the Canadian middle order. Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Shreyas Movva,…
(2026-08-14). Fear and attacks grip Taybeh, the last all-Christian town in the West Bank. aljazeera.com Historic Taybeh, a Palestinian Christian town in the occupied West Bank, targeted by settlers in coordinated attacks.
(2026-08-14). What Fidel Castro gave us: The Thirty-Third Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
The revolutionary legacy of Fidel Castro, who would have turned 100 this week, reminds us that breaking free from neocolonial plunder demands the rigorous construction of productive capacity and an unyielding commitment to human dignity.
(2026-08-14). Pakistan mission in Delhi marks 80th Independence Day. tribune.com.pk 
The High Commission for Pakistan in New Delhi celebrated Pakistan's 80th Independence Day with traditional zeal and fervour on Friday. | Chargé d'Affaires Saad Ahmad Warraich highlighted the country's nuclear capability, defence preparedness, regional peace efforts and the need for resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. | He hoisted the national flag during an impressive ceremony at the Chancery Lawns, which was attended by members of the High Commission and their families. Messages from the president, prime minister and deputy prime minister/foreign minister were also read out on the occasion.
(2026-08-14). Army To Use Robinson R66 For Its New Helicopter Pilot Training Concept. twz.com 
The U.S. Army will be getting the Robinson R66 Turbine as the primary trainer for its new Flight School Next program, putting the light helicopter at the center of a sweeping overhaul of how the service trains its entry-level rotary-wing pilots. | The Army on August 13
(2026-08-14). 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…
(2026-08-14). TN NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration, Choice Filling Starts – Steps, Link. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has started through its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' Online Registration of the students wishing to participate in TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET UG 2026 based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-14). Rheinmetall Launches New Containerized Loitering Munition From Moving Truck. twz.com 
German defense giant Rheinmetall has demonstrated its new The demonstration took place in July at the National Test Center for Unmanned Aerial Systems at the German Ae…
(2026-08-14). Roads, parks illuminated for Independence Day in Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
Development authorities and horticulture agencies have carried out extensive beautification across Lahore and other districts for Independence Day celebrations. | Roads, green belts and public spaces have been decorated in a green-and-white theme along with parks and landscaped areas. | Government buildings were also illuminated with decorative lights, adding to the festive atmosphere on the eve of Independence Day. | In Lahore, flags, buntings and green-and-white decoration material remained in demand in commercial as well as residential areas for several days. | Markets and neighbourhoods were decorated with…
(2026-08-14). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-14). Huckabee calls Israeli settlers 'terrorists': Can US push end Qusra siege? aljazeera.com US ambassador to Israel has issued a rare condemnation of a violent siege on families in the West Bank village of Qusra.
(2026-08-14). North Korea fumes over upcoming US-South Korea military drills. aljazeera.com Pyongyang has accused the US of pushing the world 'to the brink of nuclear war'.
(2026-08-14). Mount Etna eruption and volcanic ash shut Sicily's busiest airport. aljazeera.com Flights will be suspended until at least Saturday afternoon, leaving hundreds of travellers stranded.
(2026-08-14). President Ramaphosa to chair Global Leaders Network meeting. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to chair Global Leaders Network meeting | President Cyril Ramaphosa will chair a high-level meeting of the Global Leaders Network (GLN), convened on the margins of the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) kicking off in eThekwini, this weekend. ⚪ Saturday's meeting will focus on high-level commitments to secure the health and well-being of mothers and future generations. ⚪ The meeting brings together GLN Heads of State and Government, with participation open to SADC Member States and accredited observers. ⚪ "The meeting w…
(2026-08-14). World War Two memorial in Washington vandalised with bubbles and graffiti. tribune.com.pk 
The World War Two memorial in Washington was vandalised with bubbly soap and graffiti on Thursday, prompting vows from the US government to find the perpetrator. | The fountain bubbled over with suds, and someone painted "Clean hands Dirty $" on one surface, splattering the area with red and green paint. Uniformed police and National Guard troops converged on the scene, which was cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape, keeping visitors away. | One investigator in plainclothes bent over the site of the graffiti, measuring the damage with a…
(2026-08-14). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-14). In New Jersey, the Rescue Mission of Trenton is helping to instill hope and change lives. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Deshawn Spears started smoking crack cocaine when he was 16 years old. Sometimes he slept at his sister's house, but he frequently found himself living on the street. During the course of several years, he enrolled in different programs to break his substance abuse, but each time he would quickly relapse. | Then, in 2012, when Spears was 41, he went to the Rescue Mission of Trenton to get help. | "When I came in here, I was beat down, broken, so I had to…
(2026-08-14). Spokane below my wings, lost in smoke, all ashes. peoplesworld.org 
BALTIMORE—The plane took off from SeaTac airport, climbing steeply, banking to the east, headed for Baltimore. I did not have a window seat, yet I could see through the starboard cabin window snowy Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, awesome volcanic peaks that sometimes erupt like Mount Saint Helens in 1980. "We must be flying above Ellensburg …
(2026-08-14). Nation celebrates I-Day with fervour. tribune.com.pk 
The nation celebrated its 80th Independence Day with national zeal and fervour on Friday, as President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu paid tribute to the sacrifices of the country's founders, martyrs and veterans, while calling for national unity, peace, economic progress and a stronger, more prosperous Pakistan. | The day began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes at provincial headq…
(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). Poll Demonstrates Nearly Half of Young Americans Back Democratic Socialism. truthout.org A new poll focusing on young people's political views finds that, by a two-to-one margin, they tend to support rather than oppose the idea of democratic socialism. The CNBC/Generation Lab poll published earlier this week, which focused on the opinions of Americans between the ages of 18-34, asked respondents if they had favorable views of the political and economic system of governance. |
(2026-08-14). Philly Puerto Rican community pressures federal officials to act amid 'humanitarian crisis'. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? More than 50 people gathered at Philadelphia City Hall on Thursday night to raise awareness about "We need water to be able to live. We need water to be able to just have dignity, day-to-day quality of life. And so, those who are experiencing those shortages are suff…
(2026-08-14). After 72,000 crossed, EU turns to big tech to police Ceuta migration posts ahead of new surge rumours. hindustantimes.com The European Commission says it is increasing cooperation with Spain, Europol, Meta, TikTok and fact-checkers amid warnings of another possible migrant surge in Ceuta on August 15. EU officials say social media platforms are working to identify and remove misleading content linked to smuggling, violence and dangerous journeys. The developments follow a major influx from Morocco into Spain's North African enclave and controversy surrounding reports about a Spanish Supreme Court ruling on migrant returns. Officials say Frontex and the EU Asylum Agency are prepared to provide additional support as authorities monito…
(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). Italian police recover stolen paintings worth over $10m. aljazeera.com Nine Moldovans are being investigated in connection with the theft of paintings by Cezanne, Renoir and Matisse.
(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). From the dawn of freedom to the frontiers of the future. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Independence Day is not merely an annual ritual of flags and parades. It is a reaffirmation of a promise – the promise that this nation will remain Secure, Sovereign and Second to None in the defence of its skies and its destiny. | In every era, that promise has taken a different form. In our time, it finds its sharpest expression in the Pakistan Air Force, whose ascendancy under the visionary leadership of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu has transformed the green and white of the national flag into living realities of Strength, Sacrifice and Strategic maturity. | A Vision Rooted in Jinna…
(2026-08-14). From classical to rock music: Independence Day songs that shaped generations. tribune.com.pk 
Every August, Pakistan's Independence Day arrives with a familiar soundtrack. | Some songs take us back to the country's earliest years. Others belong to school assemblies, cricket matches, family gatherings or the August 14 playlists that seem to return every year. | Their musical styles may have evolved from classical voices and orchestral naghmas to pop, rock and contemporary productions, but the emotion remains remarkably familiar. | Here is a chronological journey through some of the songs that have become part of Pakistan's musical memory. | 1947 — Millat Ka Pasban Hai Muhammad Ali Jinnah | Among t…
(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). Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, Are Now Being Forced to Wear Ankle Monitors. truthout.org Haitians living in Springfield, Ohio are being required to wear ankle monitors and turn their passports over to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Haitians in Springfield are getting letters telling them to report to the ICE office in either Blue Ash (near Cincinnati) or Westerville (near Columbus). "When they do, their passports are collected," said Carl Ruby… |
(2026-08-14). Son of Mexico's former president AMLO alleges US revoked his visa. aljazeera.com The US has not confirmed the revocation which comes amid crackdown on Mexican politicians with alleged ties to cartels.
(2026-08-14). Israeli forces block activists from reaching besieged Qusra families. aljazeera.com About 15 Palestinians, including two children, have been trapped in three homes in Qusra for nearly a week.
(2026-08-14). Live at 1 PM ET: The Climate Realism Show, The Climate Regulations Driving Up Costs Across America. wattsupwiththat.com In Episode #212 of The Climate Realism Show, host Andy Singer is joined by Linnea Lueken, Anthony Watts, and H. Sterling Burnett to break down how California's climate and environmental regulations can affect consumers, businesses, and supply chains far beyond the state's borders.
(2026-08-14). 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!
(2026-08-14). Robertson stars as Scotland beat Canada. tribune.com.pk Scotland posted 347 for seven after captain Richie Berrington struck his seventh ODI century, setting Canada a daunting target at Forthill. The hosts then bowled out Canada for 177 to close their League 2 campaign at the top of the standings. | Robertson, 23, was the standout performer with the ball, finishing with six for 52 in his first ODI appearance. His figures rank among the best bowling performances by a player on men's ODI debut. | The right-arm spinner made the breakthrough when he dismissed Harsh Thaker, triggering a collapse in the Canadian middle order. Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Shreyas Movva,…
(2026-08-14). China Criticizes Taiwan War Games as Military Tensions Rise. moderndiplomacy.eu China on Friday condemned Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises as a "wasteful charade", accusing Taipei of stoking fears of war as the island conducts 10 days of drills simulating a potential Chinese attack. The comments were China's first official response since the exercises began last week. Taiwan, a democratically governed island that rejects Beijing's …
(2026-08-14). Trump asks US Supreme Court to approve White House ballroom project. geo.tv The White House and the ongoing Ballroom construction as seen from a window at the Washington Monument, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 15, 2026. REUTERSThe Trump administration asked the US Supreme Court on Friday to allow it to complete construction of a ballroom and secure underground…
(2026-08-14). Artificial Ignorance: The Political Falsehoods of Leading AIs. wattsupwiththat.com Given the serious implications of many public policy issues, AI users should keep those realities at the forefront of their minds, verify the outputs of LLMs before trusting them, and develop the research skills needed to sort fact from fiction. Failures to do this can lead to costly and deadly errors.
(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). 5 Best DePIN Projects Worth Watching. moguldom.com Building infrastructure is expensive; there's no denying that. A wireless network needs towers, a cloud storage service needs a data center, and a mapping company needs cars driving every road repeatedly. None of this is cheap or easy. This is why DePIN — decentralized physical infrastructure networks — exist. They allow the cost to be …
(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). PPP demands judicial probe into women's death. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders on Thursday demanded that the Lahore High Court form a judicial commission to probe the death of two women from Pakpattan who were allegedly buried in police custody. | Addressing a news conference, they lashed out at rising incidents of crimes against women in Punjab, deteriorating state of the police system and civic problems in the provincial capital. | Lahore PPP leader Ahmed Ghuman said the city ranked first in crimes against women. | He asked whether merely suspending police personnel was sufficient punishment for crimes committed in the Ghaziabad and Township police…
(2026-08-14). EPA Has Stopped Including Cancer Risk Estimates in Air Pollution Data. truthout.org Darya Minovi was mapping pollution from medical sterilization plants across the country when many of the communities she was speaking to began asking the same question. The facilities emit ethylene oxide, a potent carcinogen, and those who lived nearby wanted to know how much the emissions were increasing their cancer risk. She turned to data compiled by the Environmental Protection Agency to find… |
(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). Homebuying in the Philly area is more expensive than last year. Here's why. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! New data show that homebuying in the Philadelphia area has become less affordable over the last year. | Would-be buyers in the metropolitan area needed to earn just over $94,000 a year to afford a typical home in June, according to
(2026-08-14). I-Day preparations in full swing across AJK. tribune.com.pk 
Preparations for Independence Day are in full swing across Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), with buildings, roads, markets and public places being decorated with national flags, banners and colourful lights. | As part of the celebrations, Pakistani flags, along with the national flags of Turkey and Saudi Arabia, have been jointly hoisted at various iconic locations across AJK, reflecting the region's close ties and solidarity with the two brotherly countries. | Special lighting arrangements have also been made at prominent buildings, banks, court buildings and other public places, while patriotic banners and flag…
(2026-08-14). Why Is the Real Fight Over the UN Security Council Happening Outside It? moderndiplomacy.eu Eighteen Years, Zero Texts On July 28, the UN General Assembly did what it has done every year since the effort began: it rolled Security Council reform talks into another session without resolving anything, this time pushing the process into the General Assembly's eighty first session. India's ambassador stood up and complained that member states …
(2026-08-14). Is Trump's War Chief sacrificing marines to keep his job? Pete Hegseth faces fresh sack demands. hindustantimes.com U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling for War Secretary Pete Hegseth to be fired, accusing him of being "completely incompetent" and saying American sailors are "paying the price" amid concerns over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The aircraft carrier has reportedly spent more than 250 days at sea, with allegations involving shortages of basic supplies, water contamination, plumbing problems, mental health concerns and deck safety. Senator Richard Blumenthal has also demanded answers from Hegseth and the acting Navy secretary. Hegseth, however, has rejected claims that conditions aboard the carrier wer…
(2026-08-14). The Weak EV Narrative (fix is in with NYT essay). wattsupwiththat.com Shaer's essay is a Malthusian masterpiece: doom-and-gloom with a prediction waiting to be refuted. It's subtitle:…
(2026-08-14). Sunday 10/4: Threads of Heritage: An Arab Fashion Legacy (AACC Event). indybay.org Casablanca Banquet Hall | 1682 Monterey Road | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-08-14). Flock adds safeguards to licence-plate readers after wave of stalking cases. aljazeera.com US firm tightens oversight of automatic licence-plate readers after reports of misuse by police officers.
(2026-08-14). Trump confirms USS Abraham Lincoln to be replaced in Middle East. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Friday confirmed that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is being replaced in the Middle East, following concerns over prolonged deployment conditions faced by American sailors. | "That ship is moving right now, or very shortly, and it's being replaced with another very similar ship," Trump told reporters when asked about the concerns raised by families of service members aboard the Lincoln. | Asked whether the deployment had gone on too long, Trump responded: "No. Not nearly long enough." | President Trump said Friday the USS Abraham Lincoln's deployment has gone on "not nea…
(2026-08-14). Eight killed in Japan deluge. tribune.com.pk 
Record rainfall in Japan stranded thousands of travellers at Tokyo's Narita airport on Friday, bringing floods to the surrounding area that disrupted transport, knocked out power to 20,000 homes and killed eight. | During one of Japan's busiest holiday weeks, more than 360mm (14 inches) of rain fell in 24 hours in parts of the Chiba area adjoining Tokyo, inundating roads and railways, with soldiers sent to help with rescue efforts. | "This case was an extremely unusual situation," Chiba Governor Toshihito Kumagai told reporters. "I have responded to many disasters in the past, but I have never experienced a ca…
(2026-08-14). Chadian environmental activist Hindou Oumarou: 'AI governance must respect Indigenous peoples'. globalvoices.org 
African governments can lead by requiring environmental and social impact assessments for AI infrastructureGlobal VoicesIbrahim says AI has the potential to support, rather than replace, Indigenous peoples' knowledge. She gives a positive example in Chad, where participatory mapping, satellite data and predictive AI tools have helped anticipate drought and protect herders' migration routes. Image: Chadpix / Alamy via Dialogue Earth. Used with permission. | This article by (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). 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). Brazil begins exploring retaliatory options to new US tariffs. aljazeera.com Brazil has not yet decided whether it will proceed with retaliatory measures, but commits to defending its position.
(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). Ingenieros rusos crean sensores astrofísicos con sensibilidad única. radiohc.cu Ingenieros rusos desarrollaron sensores astrofísicos con una sensibilidad dos a tres veces superior a la de sus análogos extranjeros, reportó hoy el diario Izvestia. | El medio, que entrevistó al investigador sénior del Instituto de Física de Microestructuras de la Academia de Ciencias de Rusia y de la Universidad Estatal Técnica de Nizhni Nóvgorod, Andréi Pankrátov, refirió que los dispositivos permitirán estudiar los procesos que tuvieron lugar en las primeras etapas de la evolución del Universo. | Igualmente, según destacó Pankrátov, posibilitarán buscar axiones, las partículas teóricas consideradas como uno d…
(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). Key talking points as La Liga begins. tribune.com.pk 
Spain's top flight kicks off the 2026/27 season on Saturday, although defending champions Barcelona and Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid are not in action yet. | AFP Sport looks at five talking points going into the first round of fixtures. | Giants must wait | Due to many of their players being involved in the latter stages of the World Cup, Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid will not play their first matches until next weekend. | Hansi Flick's Barca, back-to-back La Liga winners, visit Elche on August 23, a day after Mourinho's first match at the helm of Real Madrid in his second spell at the club, away at…