(2026-08-16). Trump reinvents the Portuguese Empire with Plan to make Hormuz US Territory. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Trump said in a speech on Saturday that he wants to make the Strait of Hormuz part of the United States. | Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi Western powers have attempted to control the Strait of Hormuz before. Basicall…
(2026-08-16). Israel strikes south Lebanon again as families flee north. aljazeera.com Israeli airstrikes hit the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon just hours after the deadliest day of Israeli raids.
(2026-08-16). A nation divided: What do Israelis want in October's elections? aljazeera.com Despite a genocide and multiple wars, analysts say the issues determining October's elections fall far closer to home.
(2026-08-16). Sunday 8/16: Online Film Salon: " the Genocide: Israeli Hasbara & the Brainwashing of America" indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-August2026…
(2026-08-16). Tracy-Moana Campbell: Genocide training for NZ teachers by Israel a ludicrous idea. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Tracy-Moana Campbell A country currently indicted for genocide has no business training our teachers in Aotearoa New Zealand on the topic of genocide. The notion is ludicrous. Under this National policy Kiwi teachers are going to be trained about genocide by Israelis. It is intended that some Kiwi teachers will be sent to…
(2026-08-16). 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…
(2026-08-16). 18th Meeting of Cubans Residing in Europe announced in France. radiohc.cu The Coordinating Committee of Cubans Residing in France announced today the call for the 18th Meeting of Cubans Residing in Europe (ECRE) to be held on October 23rd and 24th of this year in àéle-de-France. | "Inspired by Martí's thought and the commitment to defend the Homeland, the members of the Coordinating Committee of Cubans Residing in France" announced the regional meeting, according to a statement obtained by Prensa Latina. | This exchange will have exceptional historical significance, as it will be held within the framework of the centennial of the birth of the historical leader of the Cuban Revol…
(2026-08-16). President of Namibia: "Fidel Castro sowed seeds of generosity, solidarity and internationalism" radiohc.cu Speech by Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, on the occasion of the centenary of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, delivered at the Cuban Diplomatic Mission in Windhoek. | *** | Master of Ceremonies; | Her Excellency Lucia Witbooi, Vice President of the Republic of Namibia; | His Excellency Elijah Ngurare, Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia; | Her Excellency Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, Speaker of the National Assembly; | Her Excellency Jenelly Matundu, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade; | Your Excellency Sergio Vigoa de la Uz,…
(2026-08-16). Cuban deputy foreign minister refutes U.S. attacks on Fidel Castro and Cuba. radiohc.cu Carlos Fernández de Cossío, Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister, refuted via his social media accounts the false statements and attacks made by the US Secretary of State and officials of his administration against the figure of the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz. | The diplomat stated on Facebook that history will remember the Cuban leader for his contribution to peace and international solidarity, in contrast to those who attempt to discredit his legacy. | "Contrary to Marco Rubio and his government, history will remember Fidel Castro for his immense contribution as the…
(2026-08-16). Cuba accuses U.S. of tolerating trafficking of Cubans from Florida while the business grew. radiohc.cu By Carlos Fernández de Cossío | Cuba and the US have signed several migration agreements over the years. Currently, those signed since 1984 remain in effect. For their effectiveness, these agreements entail mutual commitments and require a certain degree of cooperation. | To facilitate their proper implementation, bilateral meetings have been held frequently over the past 40 years, conducted by the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the US State Department, with the participation of migration agencies and other entities responsible for the application and enforcement of the laws of each country, with varying r…
(2026-08-16). Panamá extiende hasta 2029 visa de tránsito para ciudadanos cubanos. radiohc.cu Panamá extendió hasta el 2029 la vigencia de la visa para pasajeros o tripulantes en tránsito exigida a determinados ciudadanos cubanos que hagan escala en el país istmeño rumbo a otros destinos, se conoció este sábado. | La normativa aparece en el nuevo decreto ejecutivo publicado en la Gaceta Oficial, suscrito el 14 de agosto por el presidente de la República, José Raúl Mulino, y el ministro de Seguridad Pública, Frank àÅbrego. | La disposición prorroga la vigencia del Decreto Ejecutivo No. 162, de diciembre de 2022, modificado posteriormente, entre otros, por el Decreto Ejecutivo No. 30 de marzo de 2023.
tasnimnews.ir (2026-08-10). Iran Sees Mecca Defense Pact as Sign of Regional ShiftIran's Foreign Ministry described the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey as a sign of a changing perception among regional states, saying they have realized that security cannot be secured by relying on foreign powers.
(2026-08-11). Open letter from global Jewish organizations in support of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions. mronline.org A call for Jewish organizations around the world to publicly endorse the BDS movement and support coordinated nonviolent pressure to end Israeli impunity.
(2026-08-16). Calculated Deception: How Israel uses Diplomacy to buy Time for Gaza's Destruction. juancole.com
(2026-08-16). Hamas leader heads to Cairo for Gaza talks ahead of Kushner visit. aljazeera.com Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to meet Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad in Cairo amid ongoing Gaza tensions.
(2026-08-16). How a simple lighter has become the backbone of life in Gaza. aljazeera.com In Gaza the struggle to find lighters can mean the difference between cooking a meal or going to bed hungry.
(2026-08-16). Wednesday 8/19: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-08-16). Al Jazeera journalist opens beach cafe in the Gaza she loves. aljazeera.com Palestinian journalist Hind Khoudary has opened a Gaza beach cafe, hoping to revive a much-loved part of life in the war…
(2026-08-16). The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). 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…
(2026-08-16). 'The Sigh of the Earth': Fragments from communities overlooked after Venezuela's earthquakes. globalvoices.org
(2026-08-16). Yemeni government forces hit back after new Houthi offensive. aljazeera.com Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have struck back after a new Houthi offensive in areas it controls.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Observers say Zambia's election marred by reports of intimidation, violence. aljazeera.com Vote counting in Thursday's presidential polls were briefly suspended amid security threats to the electoral process.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills more than 50, cuts roads. geo.tv Police officers inspect a heavily-damaged house after an earthquake was felt in Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, August 16, 2026. — ReutersAuthorities report 341 aftershocks rattling affected province.More than 1,300 homes suffer damage across region.Govt considers…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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)…
(2026-08-16). 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)…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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)…
(2026-08-16). 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…
(2026-08-16). Sunday 8/23: Dump Big Tech March. indybay.org Start: Leavesley Road and Arroyo Circle | End: 7240 Holsclaw Road…
(2026-08-16). 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…
(2026-08-16). 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…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Wednesday 8/19: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-08-16). 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)…
(2026-08-16). As petrol prices soar, electric bikes gain ground in Nigeria. aljazeera.com Riders say the switch is helping them cut fuel and maintenance costs.
(2026-08-16). Saturday 8/15: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Tower" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UyBQ……
(2026-08-16). 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)…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Coastal Commission Votes Against Southern California Offshore Fracking. indybay.org Oil Company Proposing to Frack at Platform Off Ventura County…
(2026-08-16). Iran may have hit more than US bases: Has Mojtaba forced Trump's Navy to reroute everything. hindustantimes.com Iranian strikes on U.S. facilities in the Gulf have reportedly disrupted Washington's regional logistics network, pushing supply operations toward Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. The shift could stretch resupply routes by thousands of miles, while the USS Abraham Lincoln faces mounting pressure after an extended deployment at sea.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Effort Fails To Shut Down Teamsters National Black Caucus Convention In New Orleans. indybay.org At the 2026 national convention of Teamsters National Black Caucus in New Orleans…
(2026-08-16). 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).
(2026-08-16). 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…
(2026-08-16). '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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Foreign espionage increasing in Pacific, says NZ's spy agency. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ News New Zealand's spy agency says it is increasingly coming across espionage activity in the Pacific — and has identified individuals connected to an unnamed foreign intelligence service. The NZSIS reports that individually, Pacific states remain vulnerable to attempts at subversion, both in politically, and in the community. Security specialist Professor Al Gillespie told…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Indonesia's magnitude 7.7 quake kills at least 51, displaces thousands. aljazeera.com Over 1,300 homes damaged and 5,000 people displaced as Indonesia grapples with one of its deadliest quakes in years.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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)…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Saturday 9/26: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-08-16). 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)…
(2026-08-16). Capitalism Trains Us To Blame Each Other For Systemic Abuses. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The capitalist empire blames all systemic problems on the individual. | The problem isn't billionaire megacorporations polluting the planet, it's that you drive a car. | The problem isn't that it's getting harder and harder to afford to live as the ruling class extracts more and more value from labor, it's that you're not working hard enough and you're making bad decisions. | Soaring police brutality isn't a problem, the problem is that the guy in the current viral police brutality video didn't obey orders corr…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Australia gun buyback spurred by Bondi attack to start in November, PM says. aljazeera.com Australia introduced measures to reduce gun ownership following a deadly attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach last year.
(2026-08-16). Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). More bodies recovered as hopes for survivors dwindle after deadly Colombia earthquake. geo.tv
(2026-08-16). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). UK-bound flight diverted deep into Russia: What really happened four hours into the journey. hindustantimes.com
(2026-08-16). Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Afghanistan: Operational Facts and Figures — January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). South Sudan: Finding Loved Ones Again Through the Power of Digital Connectivity. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Corruption: Big Oil Buys Congress Lawmakers. juancole.com
(2026-08-16). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). ICRC holds exhibition in Seoul to mark the 60th anniversary of Republic of Korea's accession to the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Urban Family Music y el legado de un Festival que ya le pertenece a La Habana. radiohc.cu 
Con la ciudad como escenario, la segunda edición del Festival Cultura Gospel vive sus días más intensos. Entre el arte, el deporte y la poesía, conversamos con Zadkiel Kbn y Gretik MS, el dúo que demuestra que un movimiento de integración social puede nacer de una tesis universitaria y convertirse en un abrazo de ciudad.
(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). Strait of Hormuz: It's not just the numbers it's the ships' vote and that's for Iran. asiapacificreport.nz Special Corespondent Maritime intelligence firm Kpler counted 13 vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. The number is small. But the number is not the story. The story is that nine of those 13 took the Iranian-approved route. The route American warned ships against using. READ MORE: Trump says he will declare Hormuz US…
(2026-08-15). Trump 'jokes' about owning Hormuz, then Iran says no tweet or carrier can seize the strait. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump has said he could declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory after claiming American forces have "total control" over the strategic waterway. A senior White House official later described the remark as a joke and said no plan to claim Hormuz had been discussed with advisers. Iran has rejected Trump's statement, with Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi insisting the strait cannot be seized by political declarations or military force. Meanwhile, satellite imagery showing a major oil slick near Iran's Qeshm Island has added an environmental dimension to the escalating U.S.-Iran confrontation and…
(2026-08-15). No Hormuz reopening without Trump's surrender? Iran sets conditions for global oil lifeline. hindustantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz depends on conditions that the United States must meet before shipping can resume. Araghchi said Iran is working with Oman on a temporary maritime route that could later become permanent, while stressing that technical discussions over the route are separate from any decision to reopen the strait. He also said Qatar and Pakistan remain in contact with Tehran but that no decision has been made to resume negotiations with Washington. The strategic waterway is crucial to global energy markets, carrying a significant share of the world…
(2026-08-15). Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices. al-monitor.com By Eman Abouhassira, Enas Alashray and Humeyra PamukDUBAI/CAIRO/GARDEN CITY, New York, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Iran called on the U.S. to accept defeat while President Donald Trump blasted Tehran as "very evil" and told Americans to brace for continued high fuel prices as a result of the war.Progress toward peace talks and oil tanker traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway remained halted, with no sign the warring parties were moving toward ending the conflict that the U.S. and Israel launched on February 28.
(2026-08-15). UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel in Hormuz, urges reopening. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Aug 15 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday Iran had attacked an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company vessel while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier, the Emirati state news agency WAM reported.ADNOC said no injuries were reported and that the situation was under control, according to WAM.The UAE foreign ministry called on Tehran to halt what it described as unprovoked attacks, end hostilities and fully reopen the waterway.There was no immediate comment from Iran.
(2026-08-15). Iran's six conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. iacenter.org August 13, 2026 The Persian Gulf countries, with the Strait of Hormuz in the circle. The following article was posted on Aug. 9, 2026, on The Cradle website. Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary outlines six conditions for reopening Hormuz. On Aug. 8, Mohammad Bagher-Zolghadr, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, outlined six conditions that he said the United States must meet to "correct its behavior," warning that the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen unless those conditions are fulfilled. Cease all verbal threats against Iran's leadership and refrain from insulting the sanctities…
(2026-08-15). Iran fires back at threat to declare Hormuz a US territory. al-monitor.com Iran on Saturday fired back at US President Donald Trump's claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded "will remain Iranian". | Trump has repeatedly said the strait, which Tehran effectively closed at the start of the Middle East war in late February, is under US control ⚪ an assertion the Islamic republic denies.
(2026-08-15). Lebanon reports 11 dead in strikes that Israel says targeted Hezbollah. al-monitor.com Lebanon said Israeli strikes on the south killed 11 people including three children on Saturday, the deadliest raids since deals in June eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. | Lebanese leaders condemned the strikes, which Israel's military said were in retaliation for an attack by the Iran-backed militant group, with one targeting a Hezbollah commander it accused of using his family as "human shields".
(2026-08-15). Lebanon says 9 dead in strikes as Israel says targeted Hezbollah. al-monitor.com Lebanon said Israeli strikes on the south killed nine people including three children on Saturday, the deadliest raids since deals in June eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. | Israel said it carried out retaliatory strikes against the Iran-backed militant group but Lebanon's prime minister said seven people killed in one of the strikes were not "military targets" and urged Israel to halt an "extremely dangerous" escalation.
(2026-08-15). As Saudi Arabia rallies against Houthis, US stays focused on Iran. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON — As Saudi Arabia gears up to head off any attempt by Yemen's Houthi rebels to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait through further attacks on commercial shipping, the Trump administration remains focused on maintaining the blockade of Iran, officials said Friday.
(2026-08-15). Burger King worker fired for supporting Palestine. iacenter.org By Sue Harris August 12, 2026 Arianna Hamilton As the war in West Asia drags on in Iran, Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen and Syria — all being bombed, invaded and sanctioned by Israel and/or the United States — it is important to look at the reaction of working people in the U.S. and the world. Social media might be the best place to find working people's gut reactions. Arianna Hamilton, a young Black woman working at Burger King, was recently fired for saying "Free Palestine!" to a pro-Zionist Israeli customer. She said it twice, the second time for his camera as he filmed her to show her boss. After Hamil…
(2026-08-15). lives in Yemenis worry about return to all-out war. al-monitor.com Yemen's years-long civil conflict killed tens of thousands of people, uprooted millions and drove the country to the brink of famine before a 2022 truce restored relative calm. Now, renewed hostilities between the Houthi rebels and the government have many fearing the return of all-out war. | Hodeida native Anwar, a father of two, recalls fleeing the advance of the Iran-backed Houthis, seeking refuge in the city of Mokha.
(2026-08-15). Cracks Grow Amid US Military Amid Iran War and Wider War on Multipolarism. thealtworld.com The USS Abraham Lincoln is suffering fresh food shortages, low morale, and mechanical failures following overextended deployment as part of the ongoing US war of aggression against Iran; | Disruption in West Asian ports prevent replenishment at sea (RAS) operations from delivering fresh food before it spoils while critical repairs requiring port facilities go un-addressed; | The US depends on its finite, overstretched aircraft carrier fleet to provide long-range ISR capabilities for US naval forces striking at Iran and Iranian maritime shipping, capabilities required to detect and defeat Iranian drone and mi…
(2026-08-15). President Pezeshkian: Iran seeks dialogue while refusing pressure. iacenter.org August 10, 2026 The Islamic Republic News Agency (Tehran) posted the following article on Aug. 7, 2026. President Masoud Pezeshkian Tehran, IRNA — President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended Iran's approach to negotiations with the United States and Europe, saying Tehran is prepared to pursue dialogue to protect its national interests, but will not accept demands that undermine its sovereignty or defensive capabilities. He also stressed improved relations with neighboring countries, coordination with the country's leadership and armed forces and the need to prevent regional divisions amid the conflict involvin…
(2026-08-15). Israeli Strikes Kill 11 in Lebanon, Including 3 Children, as Strikes Escalate. truthout.org Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam issued a statement Saturday condemning Israel's latest deadly bombings in southern Lebanon, attacks that killed nearly a dozen people, including several children. Salam rejected the Israeli government's insistence that it was targeting a Hezbollah "military compound," saying, "The seven martyrs of the Israeli airstrike on the town of Ansar are not 'military… |
(2026-08-15). Palestine protesters told they are 'rainbow people' of hope after 150 weeks of Gaza protest. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Palestine protesters in Aotearoa New Zealand celebrated an unprecedented 150 weeks of continuous Gaza genocide rallies in the heart of Auckland today and were told by a human rights advocate they were the "rainbow people — offering hope". Kathy Voyles, who describes herself as a global citizen dividing her time between New…
(2026-08-15). Cuba Falls to Puerto Rico and Will Compete for Fifth Place in the Pan American Volleyball Cup. radiohc.cu The Cuban team was unable to overcome Puerto Rico in the quarterfinals, who won 3-1 (18-25, 28-26, 28-26, 25-19), and will compete for fifth place in the Men's Pan American Volleyball Cup, which is taking place in Cuernavaca, at the Poliforum 2 of the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos.
(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). The legacy of Fidel Castro: ' °Venceremos!' ('We will win!'). iacenter.org August 11, 2026 August 13 marks the centennial birthday commemoration of Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz, affectionately known as "Fidel" to hundreds of millions of people around the globe. Fidel was the leader of the 26th of July Movement that eventually defeated the U.S.-backed puppet regime of President Fulgencio Batista in Cuba on Jan. 1, 1959. It was in early 1961, at the time of a revolutionary victory over a CIA-sponsored invasion at the Bay of Pigs (Playa Girón), that Fidel declared that a "socialist revolution" was made under the noses of the U.S. By the end of the same year, he stated that he was a Marxist-L…
(2026-08-15). Falleció destacado locutor cubano René González Dussac. radiohc.cu El destacado locutor René González Dussac, Premio Nacional de Radio 2020, falleció en La Habana en el día de hoy, según revelaron fuentes cercanas al Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social y de la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba, expresando las más sentidas condolencias. | Con más de cinco décadas dedicadas a la Radio Cubana, Dussac se distinguió por su desempeño que devino consagración diaria, siempre sobreponiéndose a limitaciones de todo tipo para estar a disposición de los oyentes. | Versátil, jaranero y alegre, se le vio en cualquier parte de las emisoras, regalando besos y sonrisas, tras inic…
(2026-08-15). Dejen vivir a los cubanos. radiohc.cu En su larga trayectoria sindical, política y como estadista, el líder brasileño Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, destacó los lazos amistosos que lo unen a Cuba, al punto de contarse entre los principales denunciantes del bloqueo de Estados Unidos a ese país. | Lula, quien desempeña un tercer mandato presidencial, tiene múltiples ocupaciones, pero con frecuencia se refiere amigablemente a la mayor de las Antillas. | En carta enviada a un foro habanero con motivo del centenario del natalicio del líder histórico Fidel Castro, el primer mandatario del gigante sudamericano sorprendió a muchos con una confesión. | Lula desta…
(2026-08-15). Moscú conmemoró el centenario del natalicio de Fidel Castro. cubadebate.cu Autoridades rusas y cubanas, representantes diplomáticos, miembros del Parlamento y organizaciones de amistad con Cuba participaron en el acto, que incluyó una ofrenda floral y la inauguración de una exposición fotográfica sobre la vida y obra del líder de la Revolución Cubana.
(2026-08-15). VII Concurso de Microrrelatos: estos son los textos ganadores. cubadebate.cu El jurado, integrado por tres miembros de la Asociación Hermanos Saíz, reconoció los mejores microrrelatos de esta séptima edición, convocada por Ideas Multimedios y el Instituto Cubano del Libro en el contexto de la Feria Internacional del Libro de Cuba.
(2026-08-15). Trump asegura que "muy pronto" declarará el estrecho de Ormuz territorio de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, declaró este viernes que "muy pronto" declarará el estrecho de Ormuz como territorio estadounidense durante un discurso en Garden City. El mandatario afirmó que la medida se produciría después de una supuesta derrota de Irán y aseguró que Washington mantiene un bloqueo sobre el estratégico paso marítimo.
(2026-08-15). Sismo de magnitud 7,7 sacude Indonesia y activa alerta de tsunami. cubadebate.cu El terremoto, registrado frente a la isla de Flores a 10 kilómetros de profundidad, provocó daños en viviendas e instalaciones públicas y fue seguido por varias réplicas. Las autoridades de Indonesia instaron a la población a trasladarse a lugares elevados y mantenerse alejada de playas y riberas mientras monitorean el riesgo de tsunami.
(2026-08-15). Cuba sin medallas en Copa Panamericana de voleibol. radiohc.cu Cuba cayó ante Puerto Rico en los cuartos de final y discutirá el quinto lugar en la Copa Panamericana de voleibol, que tiene por sede al Estado de Morelos, México. | Los boricuas, que perdieron en el grupo eliminatorio A ante el líder Canadá y Estados Unidos, segundo lugar, mientras triunfaron sobre Costa Rica y Trinidad y Tobago, se impusieron a los cubanos 3-1(18-25, 28-26, 28-26, 25-19) para avanzar a la semifinal del torneo. | El revés de los antillanos los enfrenta este sábado por segunda ocasión a República Dominicana, que cedió en la instancia de cuartos de final a manos de Estados Unidos, por marcador de…
(2026-08-15). Presentado en La Habana libro "Fidel y los Maestros Voluntarios" radiohc.cu El libro "Fidel y los Maestros Voluntarios", que reúne testimonios sobre el líder de la Revolución cubana y la batalla por la educación en Cuba, fue presentado este sábado en el Centro Fidel Castro, en La Habana. | Como parte del I Coloquio Internacional Fidel: legado y futuro, las autoras María Mirella Rodríguez Martín y Alcira María Sánchez Larrinaga destacaron a partir de sus vivencias y labor investigativa la gesta de los miles de jóvenes cubanos que respondieron en 1960 al llamado de Fidel para ir a enseñar a leer y escribir a los rincones mas inhóspitos y apartados en las montañas del país. | Fidel prestó e…
(2026-08-15). Convocan en Francia a XVIII encuentro de cubanos residente en Europa. radiohc.cu La Coordinadora de Cubanos residente en Francia anunció este sábado la convocatoria al XVIII Encuentro de Cubanos Residentes en Europa (ECRE) para los días 23 y 24 de octubre de este año, en àéle de France. | "Inspirados en el pensamiento martiano y en el empeño de defender la Patria, los miembros de la Coordinadora de Cubanos residentes en Francia" anuncian la reunión regional, señala un comunicado, al cual tuvo acceso Prensa Latina. | Este intercambio tendrá una relevancia histórica excepcional, al celebrarse en el marco del centenario del natalicio del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Cast…
(2026-08-15). "Uno nunca se había sentido tan peón de otro país" : Pablo McKinney sobre la presión de EEUU a República Dominicana. cubadebate.cu El periodista y comunicador dominicano Pablo McKinney cuestionó en el programa radial matutino "A Diario" las presiones de Estados Unidos sobre República Dominicana y calificó como una "demostración de fuerza" la expulsión de diplomáticos cubanos y sus familiares, al tiempo que denunció el impacto del bloqueo contra Cuba.
(2026-08-15). Díaz-Canel visita Zona de Defensa en Guanabacoa y llama a fortalecer capacidades locales ante situaciones adversas. cubadebate.cu En el contexto del Día Nacional de la Defensa, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó la Zona de Defensa "Roble-Chibás" y llamó a fortalecer la preparación, la atención a la población y el aprovechamiento de las capacidades locales. Durante el encuentro se analizaron prioridades como el abasto de agua, la energía eléctrica, la recogida de desechos y la atención a grupos vulnerables.
(2026-08-15). Terremoto de magnitud 5,2 estremece Granada y provoca alarma en varias provincias de España. cubadebate.cu El sismo, registrado durante la madrugada de este sábado al noroeste de Alhendín, fue percibido en Málaga, Córdoba, Cádiz y Sevilla. Autoridades mantienen vigilancia sobre la actividad sísmica y los posibles daños.
(2026-08-15). Raidel Martinez Reached 31 Saves in Japanese Baseball. radiohc.cu Havana, August 15 (RHC) — Cuban Raidel Martinez earned his 31st save of the season on Friday, in the Yomiuri Giants' 1-0 victory over the Chunichi Dragons in the Japanese Professional Baseball League. | The tournament website reports that at the Vantelin Dome in Nagoya, in the Central League, the lanky right-hander from Pinar del Río struck out two of the three batters he faced as the team's closer. | Raidel, who notched his second consecutive save, lowered his ERA to 1.67 and extended his lead in saves across the entire league. | The closest competitor is Rikuto Yokoyama (28), a reliever for the Lotte Marin…
(2026-08-15). El-Sayed Is The Arab Obama. popularresistance.org Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Democratic Party Senate primary contest despite constant Islamophobic and zionist attacks. The physician and former public health official raised $14 million in defeating his opponent Haley Stevens, a sitting member of congress who raised more than $60 million. Stevens was the beneficiary of the American Israel Public Action Committee (AIPAC) and a Super PAC formed on her behalf, and therein lay a huge problem. | After nearly three years of witnessing Israel's war crimes committed in Gaza, most people in this country now view that state in a negative light and AIPAC's fund raising…
(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). 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). Public Assets Commissioner: US Kept $4.7 Billion of Venezuela's Oil Revenue to Cover January 3 Bombing. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Pisella's estimate indicates that US imperialis…
(2026-08-15). Japan Releases Defense White Paper: Preparing for a Protracted Conflict Scenario. moderndiplomacy.eu On August 4, 2026, the administration of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi released the Defense White Paper. The event represents not merely a routine policy step but also reflects a consistent series of measures aimed at preparing for a confrontation scenario amid fundamental changes in which conflict is becoming a "new normal" in international relations, …
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko calls for order in Pripyat floodplain. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko demanded strict order in the | Pripyat floodplain, calling it highly valuable for both Belarus and | Europe, during the Call of Polesie festival in Lyaskovichi on 15 August.
(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). Lukashenko presents honorary titles to four natives of Polesie. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko honored four individuals with | the Honorary Poleshuk title during the Call of Polesie festival in | Lyaskovichi on 15 August.
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko explains how Polesie region defined his early presidency. eng.belta.by The head of state noted that the Polesie region holds a special place in | his heart, as it was there that he took his first steps as president.
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko: Call of Polesie festival unites Slavs in their historical homeland. eng.belta.by "We are glad to welcome all Slavs here, in our shared historical homeland. Everyone, without exception," the president said.
(2026-08-15). 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!
(2026-08-15). I Knew Them: Tim Carstairs and The Unfinished Work. ummid.com Remembering Tim Carstairs, who passed away on 6 January 2015, is not an exercise in nostalgia, it is a way of measuring the distance between the standards he helped shape and the realities we still face.
(2026-08-15). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-15). Watch: Grand Mosque Friday Sermon was befitting of Makkah Joint Defence Deal. ummid.com The Friday Sermon delivered by Imam and Khateeb of the Makkah Grand Mosque Sheikh Faisal bin Jameel Ghazzawi before the formal signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Deal between the three countries was prepared keeping in mind the significance of the occasion.
(2026-08-15). California tackles multiple wildfires as firefighter workforce faces strain. aljazeera.com The federal wildland firefighting workforce, faced with low pay and cost of living issues, copes with Trump-era cuts.
(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). Karnataka UG NEET 2026 Option Entry Last Date Aug 13, Allotment on Aug 19. ummid.com Candidates seeking admission in Medical and Dental courses through Karnataka NEET UG 2026 (UGNEET 2026) Counselling should note that the link to download verification slip and option entry are now available on the website.
(2026-08-15). United States: This summer, DSA enters a new period. links.org.au 
There are elections where nothing happens — this is often the case — but every once in a while there are elections where big things happen, contends Neal Meyer.
(2026-08-15). Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS 2026 Rank List Published, Check Now. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has published on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2026 (NEET UG 2026) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-15). Adobe Publishes APAC AI Trends Report Spotlighting India Innovation. ummid.com Adobe's AI adoption report spotlights many data-driven insights, including the fact that rather than simply trying out AI tools, surveyed Indian creatives and professionals reported that they're embracing AI with confidence, with an overwhelming positive outlook on AI technologies when compared to their other APAC counterparts.
(2026-08-15). News X World: Russia Faces Fresh Petrol Shortages As Ukrainian Strikes Disrupt Oil Infrastructure. gilbertdoctorow.com As from minute 11.30…
(2026-08-15). Indonesia rescuers search for survivors as quake death toll rises to 47. geo.tv Rescuers inspect a heavily-damaged building at L. Say port following an earthquake in Maumere, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, August 15, 2026.Official says at least 2,000 people evacuated.EU offers help by bloc's observation satellites.Quake epicentre located just off north…
(2026-08-15). Iranian feminism, between war and the regime. links.org.au 
Firoozeh Farvardin examines how to oppose the regime without supporting foreign intervention, and how to sustain networks of care, resistance and internationalism from below.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Black Lung Rates Surge as Miners' Union Demands Action. truthout.org The United Mine Workers of America made an "urgent demand" of the federal government on Thursday for the "immediate, uncompromised" enforcement of previously approved policies and rules that would protect coal miners from incurable black lung disease. The call from the UMWA comes after new research this month shows that black lung rates have increased to an almost 50-year high after years of… |
(2026-08-15). New York protest denounces U.S.-backed neo-colonial project. iacenter.org By Ferdinand J. Almodovar August 10, 2026 New York City An estimated 300 attendees gathered at Union Square on a rainy day in New York City on Aug. 5 to denounce 128 years of U.S. colonialism in Puerto Rico (Boriquén) during a worsening water and power crisis for the people of the island. The motivation for this militant protest was a multistate defense of Puerto Rico against its newest neo-colonial project, Esencia — and for the ultimate liberation of Puerto Rico from the grip of imperialism and U.S. hegemony. New York City, Aug. 5, 2026. PHOTO: Ferdinand J. Almodovar A broad and revolutionary coalition of…
(2026-08-15). A $50 million hostage ransom funded al Mali offensive, UN says. al-monitor.com By David LewisLONDON, Aug 15 (Reuters) – An estimated $50 million ransom paid to free a hostage seized by al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali in late 2025 has helped to fund their advances across West Africa and the group's global network, U.N. experts said.A new U.N. report detailing the use of the ransom did not identify the hostage or say who had made the payment.
(2026-08-15). Sabalenka to face Gibson in Cincinnati Open second round. eng.belta.by The Belarusian world number one Aryna Sabalenka will start her campaign | from the second round, where she will face Australia's Talia Gibson | (world No.65).
(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). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-08-15). Putin's Su-57 gets a drone commander: Is Russia building a new air-war nightmare for Ukraine. hindustantimes.com Russia's Sukhoi design bureau has revealed new details about its two-seat Su-57 variant, often referred to as the Su-57D, highlighting a potential role beyond pilot training. The aircraft is reportedly being developed as an airborne command platform capable of coordinating unmanned combat aircraft while conducting its own missions. A second crew member could manage multiple AI-enabled UAVs or drone swarms, allowing the pilot to focus on flying, threats and weapons. The concept is expected to involve Russia's S-70 Okhotnik heavy combat drone and reflects a growing global push toward manned-unmanned teaming. China'
(2026-08-15). Why is the latest Ebola outbreak worsening? aljazeera.com Virus spreading in DRC faster than containment efforts.
(2026-08-15). Authoritarians Will Target Effective Legal Organizing. popularresistance.org The U.S. government is attempting to use conspiracy charges to imprison organizers, just as it did in its war against the Black Panther Party, New Left, and other 1960s and '70s radicals through its counterintelligence program, COINTELPRO. Through this method, the Trump regime shares the goal of the Nixon administration of disrupting and attempting to destroy domestic opposition to its authoritarian agenda. | Two weeks after the September 2025 murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump issued the National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7), entitled "Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organi…
(2026-08-15). Artificial Intelligence: the hype, the dangers, and the resistance—Part III. mronline.org 
AI developers, in particular the two industry leaders, OpenAI and Anthropic, have yet to make a profit.
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko names roads, bridges as main construction goals for Polesie. eng.belta.by "We will focus on building what matters most to you — roads and bridges. | Nothing can function without them," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko receives beehive as gift at Call of Polesie festival. eng.belta.by The head of state expressed his gratitude for the gift and, smiling, | noted some concerns about keeping it at the Palace of Independence, the | traditional home for all official presidential gifts.
(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). 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). Maharashtra B Arch 2026 Round 1 Allotment Today – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell publishing today i.e. Monday August 10, 2026 on its official website 'arch2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of B Arch 2026 CAP Round 1 of candidates who have applied for Admission to First Year Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-15). Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on US aircraft carrier. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump dismissed concerns Friday over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran, while confirming the ship would soon rotate out. | Asked by reporters whether family members were worried about the situation on the USS Abraham Lincoln, Trump said "no, they're not."
(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). 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). Update: Adelanto Detainees Sign Letter Demanding Authorities Investigate Processing Center's Water Quality Issues. lataco.com Detainees at Adelanto claim that staff have provided them with water from an unknown source that is routinely contaminated, despite a federal judge's orders to provide detainees with clean, potable water. A video L.A. TACO received backs this up.
(2026-08-15). It's Time For Movements To Rethink Social Media. popularresistance.org Last September I made a short video that was by far the most viral piece of content I've ever put out. | I can't trace all the views, but at least a million people watched it across Instagram and TikTok, and possibly elsewhere. Neighbors in Athens, Greece told me they'd come across my face in their feed; Chinese accounts captioned the video and reposted it. I felt like I'd made a dent in the universe and — I'm not going to lie — a little bit special. | The video wasn't pop wisdom or a dance routine. It had a job to do: get people to sign a petition, created by DiEM25 and Progressive International, to…
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko: Hard work and unity are keys to stability for Belarus. eng.belta.by Hard work and strengthening the country are the key to peace in Belarus | while everything around is in turmoil, President Aleksandr Lukashenko | said during the opening ceremony of the Call of Polesie festival in…
(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). International ethnocultural festival Call of Polesie kicks off in Lyaskovichi. eng.belta.by The international festival of ethnocultural traditions Call of Polesie | is a biennial event traditionally hosted in the picturesque agrotown of | Lyaskovichi.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-08-15). Trump says 'US will 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). 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). Windows 11 August 2026 Update Released: What's New? ummid.com Technology leader Microsoft Tuesday August 11, 2026 released online Windows 11 August 11, 2026 update which adds a number of new features, interface changes and improvements to the popular operating system (OS).
(2026-08-15). What Fidel Castro Gave Us. popularresistance.org Fidel was not a utopian socialist. He rejected those who believed that you could leap from poverty directly to wealth. He had read Marx, particularly the widely circulated and studied pamphlet Critique of the Gotha Programme (1875), in which Marx wrote, 'Right can never be higher than the economic structure of society and its cultural development conditioned thereby'. In other words, a society whose productive forces cannot generate sufficient surplus, and therefore sufficient leisure and cultural institutions, cannot by itself create the conditions for human emancipation.
(2026-08-15). Makkah Quran Competition 2026 Preliminary Round Starts. ummid.com The Preliminary Qualifying Round of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Quran began Friday August 07, 2026 at the competition venue in Makkah al Mukarramah.
(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). Maharashtra Engineering FE 2026 Round 2 Allotment: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State CET Cell is publishing today i.e. Wednesday August 12, 2026 on its official website 'fe2026.mahacet.org' Allotment Result of FE 2026 CAP Round-II (FE 26 Round 2 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Ethiopian PM. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko extended his wishes for robust health, boundless | energy, and further success to the prime minister in his high office.
(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). Lukashenko explores authentic traditions, crafts at Call of Polesie festival. eng.belta.by Following the opening ceremony of the Call of Polesie festival in | Lyaskovichi on 15 August, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko | toured local artisan homesteads, where he explored the region's unique…
(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). India's Modi woos youth with free coaching, AI training. geo.tv India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in Delhi, India, August 15, 2026. — Reuters NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Saturday his government would provide free online coaching…
(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). 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.
(2026-08-15). Friday Nite Videos | August 14, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | August 14, 2026 |
(2026-08-15). Canadian petition to expel US ambassador gains over 170,000 signatures. aljazeera.com The petition is set to be discussed by House of Commons in a sign of discontent with policies of US President Trump.
(2026-08-15). How Climate Change Is Making Bad Working Conditions Even Worse. popularresistance.org One morning, when Jacob started his 9 a.m. shift as a UPS driver in Minnesota, he noticed it was hazy outside. It was July 16, and wildfires raging across northeastern Minnesota and southern Canada had unleashed acrid, hazardous smoke across much of the state. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency was urging people to stay indoors. But Jacob was expected to work an estimated 9- or 10-hour shift, getting in and out of his vehicle delivering packages. | Management hadn't provided any protective measures, like masks, he says, and he was inhaling the toxic smoke for hours. "The worst part about…
(2026-08-15). A mosque built by a transgender person raises questions about faith and belonging in Pakistan. globalvoices.org Transgender people in Pakistan face an uncertain future, with their rights occupying a legal grey zoneOriginally published on Rajab Ali decorating their mosque in Okara, Punjab. Image by the author. Used with permission. | When 46-year-old Rajab Ali, a
(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). Yemen's government says Houthi strikes hit residential areas in Marib. aljazeera.com Yemen's Ministry of Information denounces attacks on Marib as 'escalation' that threatens lives and increases suffering.
(2026-08-15). DTE Maha Post HSC 2026 D Pharm Admission: Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended, for the third time, the last date of application and submission of online form for admission in First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) for the year 2026-27.
(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). 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). 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). UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key This Week: Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the UGC NET official website 'ugcnet.nta.nic.in' the Answer Keys (Provisional) of UGC NET June 2026 this week, it has been officially confirmed.
(2026-08-15). After the Primary, Where Next for Wisconsin? portside.org After the Primary, Where Next for Wisconsin? |
(2026-08-15). Moroccan police intercept migrants heading for Ceuta enclave. aljazeera.com Security forces in Fnideq have stepped up operations to prevent migrants from crossing into Ceuta.
(2026-08-15). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(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). 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). 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). Trump Family Crypto Empire Wins Approval for Bank Charter. truthout.org The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, a regulatory agency whose leader was chosen by President Donald Trump, granted preliminary approval on Friday to World Liberty Financial's application for a federal bank charter. World Liberty Financial is a crypto venture launched in 2024 by the president's two eldest sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and several partners. |
(2026-08-15). BRICS, reciprocal visits, Bollywood: Indian ambassador on cooperation with Belarus. eng.belta.by The diplomat outlined the growth of bilateral economic ties, noted why | Indian students prefer Belarusian universities, and shared how the | country could appeal to Bollywood directors.
(2026-08-15). Iran 'Human Rights Activist' Takes Credit For ICE Abductions. popularresistance.org A family of Iranian legal permanent residents of the United States has delivered a harrowing story of persecution at the hands of the Trump administration to the Nation Magazine, explaining how they were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement starting on April 9, not because of any criminal history or immigration violation, but as the result of an "online smear campaign" that appears to have been orchestrated by the US government's favorite, flower-sporting Persian regime change activist, Masih Alinejad.
(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). 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). UN urges support for Afghan women amid tightening Taliban curbs. al-monitor.com By David BrunnstromAug 14 (Reuters) – The United Nations appealed to donors on Friday not to cut funding for women's programs in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, saying this would add to suffering in a country where conditions for women are already the worst in the world.
(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). Cong leader Saud Hasan raiases immigration problems with UK MP Amanda Hack. ummid.com Congress leader Syed Saud Hasan from Madhya Pradesh Capital Bhopal met with Amanda Jayne Hack, MP from the ruling Labour Party of Britain (England), Saturday August 08, 2026 and discussed in detail the difficulties faced by Indians living in the United Kingdom due to the new immigration policies.
(2026-08-15). Adani, BJP and RSS keeping the 'system' under their control: Rahul Gandhi in Prayagraj. ummid.com Adani, BJP and RSS have captured the system and keeping it under their control, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi said while addressing thousands of students gathered at KP Ground in Prayagraj for the Congress Party's Chhatron Ki Goonj (Echo of Students) program Saturday August 08, 2026.
(2026-08-15). 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). What Is Black August To The Black Comrade. popularresistance.org Since the inception of both capitalism and the creation of the white supremacist structure, Black people have been singled out as an important revolutionary and dangerous section of the working class. | This is why Black August is so important to the Black community. But to truly understand why this is the case, we must look at the history of Black August. | That history goes much deeper than we know now, especially concerning the revolutionary actions of comrades like George Jackson, Jonathan Jackson and so many others. Black August goes back much further than that, with its roots in the tradition of Black resis…
(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). 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). Will the Gulf ever recover from the Iran War permacrisis? moderndiplomacy.eu Before the launch of Operation Epic Fury back in February, the Islamic Republic's lashing out at both enemies and erstwhile friends, and the grinding stalemate that has ensued since major combat operations ended, the Gulf was one of the fastest growing regions in the global economy. Perhaps surprisingly given its reputation as a conflict flashpoint, …
(2026-08-15). Why is Israel holding hundreds of Palestinian bodies, Haaretz exposes. ummid.com Israel is holding the bodies of hundreds of deceased Palestinians, nearly 1,700, for bargaining purposes for potential use in future exchange deals, even though there are currently no Israelis being held captives by the Palestinian resistance.
(2026-08-15). At least five reported dead amid flooding in US state of Indiana. aljazeera.com Indiana's state governor says that US government has promised assistance after a week of heavy rainfall.
(2026-08-15). US Democrats finalise major shakeup to 2028 presidential primary calendar. aljazeera.com South Carolina will again take centre stage as the first nominating contest, pushing Iowa from its top spot.
(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). Lukashenko attends Call of Polesie festival. eng.belta.by Traditionally held every two years since its inception in 2010, the Call | of Polesie festival has gained widespread popularity, evolving from a | local interregional event into an international festival.
(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). Lukashenko: Belarusians are true nation built on diverse traditions. eng.belta.by Belarusians are a true nation that embraced the skills and traditions of | different peoples, and there is nothing to be ashamed of, Belarusian | President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the opening ceremony of the Call…
(2026-08-15). Palestinians in Qusra say they have faced militant settler attacks for months. al-monitor.com By Pesha MagidJERUSALEM, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Families on the outskirts of Qusra, the West Bank village where Palestinian homes have been under siege for nearly a week, said they have faced sometimes deadly attacks by militant settlers for months.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, U.S. and Israeli officials said on Friday.
(2026-08-15). SEND ME (But Then Bring Me Feckin' Home Again). commondreams.org 
Stormy times at sea, as U.S. ships endure months-long, record-setting deployments for a war nobody wanted that still has no clear objective, reason for being or end in sight and their thousands of burned-out sailors endure bad food, water, plumbing and morale so low some are leaping overboard, or trying to, to end it all. Blame Nazi messianic clown Kegseth and his fellow zealots, who lured the faithful and gullible in then abandoned them – a sordid regime hallmark.On land, of course, things aren't much better these days. In short inept order, Trump has trashed the economy, deporting or terrorizing away over a…
(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). Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to India. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to | Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the | country celebrates Independence Day.
(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). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-15). 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). Networks Make Sure Migrants Have Support When They're Released From ICE Jails. truthout.org This June, Haydi Torres found herself on the phone with a stranger in Arizona who wanted to help free Ivan, a 39-year-old Russian man, from the San Luis Regional Detention Center, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) jail near Yuma. Ivan had already been granted bond. But by the time an advocate contacted Torres, who is a bond and community associate at Envision Freedom Fund… |
(2026-08-15). SC warns Madhya Pradesh govt against halting BMC sealing drive. ummid.com Keeping in abeyance the Madhya Pradesh Government order halting the Bhopal Municipal Corporation's (BMC) sealing of commercial establishments in residential areas, the Supreme Court has summoned the original records and reports related to the 10-member committee constituted by the State government.
(2026-08-15). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(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). August 9, 1942: The Day of The People of India. ummid.com It is a worth reflecting subject that why Ram Manohar Lohia – who participated actively and with unwavering dedication in the movement – described August 9th as the 'Day of the People of India'.
(2026-08-15). Death toll from Zimbabwe ferry disaster rises to 72. aljazeera.com Police say 26 more bodies have been recovered from Lake Kariba after the overloaded vessel capsized on Tuesday.
(2026-08-15). LGBTQ Community Wants Input as Private Club Opens Up on Historic Public Beach. truthout.org On July 4, a small group gathered at Jacob Riis Beach in Queens, New York, with handmade signs and zines. They were protesting the conversion of a public bathhouse — a 1930s architectural gem — into a private beach club, set to open on August 15. The response was warm, and beachgoers cheered as the group passed. As the protesters approached the historic bathhouse, the mood shifted. |
(2026-08-15). US takes risky bet on private 'pirates' to combat cybercrime. geo.tv A hooded man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture. — Reuters
(2026-08-15). USS Lincoln in deep s—t: Carrier crew's relatives rage at Pentagon bosses. iacenter.org By John Catalinotto August 11, 2026 Military families, unhappy over how their sailor relatives on the USS Lincoln aircraft carrier have been mistreated by the Pentagon during their last nine-months combat mission, showed their anger at an Aug. 7 virtual town hall meeting with top U.S. Navy officers in San Diego. Veterans For Peace promote knowledge among active-duty personnel that they have the right and the duty to refuse orders to commit war crimes. Above, billboard in Okinawa. According to the report on MS NOW, some 200 parents, spouses and other relatives of 5,000 sailors and Marines on the Lincoln gave hell…
(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). Why Iran is intensifying wartime crackdown in restive Baluchistan. al-monitor.com A string of security operations in Iran's southeast has underscored Tehran's enduring fears that wartime instability could aggravate longstanding ethnic, sectarian and economic grievances.
(2026-08-15). Why MMRDA Needs Surbana Jurong to Develop Third Mumbai? ummid.com The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) should feel embarrassed that it has engaged a Singapore firm for crores of rupees to plan the Third Mumbai.
(2026-08-15). Colombia asks Trump to suspend tariffs as country reels from earthquake. aljazeera.com Post-earthquake reconstruction is expected to cost about $6.4bn, but Colombia has been hit by renewed US tariffs.
(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). Iran's waters turn black: Satellite images reveal Qeshm and Sirri Islands engulfed by huge oil slick. hindustantimes.com Satellite imagery has revealed a major oil slick spreading through waters near Iran's Qeshm Island, raising concerns about a growing environmental crisis in the Gulf. Copernicus Sentinel-2 images captured the slick on August 10, with researchers estimating the visible trail stretched around 160 kilometres. A second slick was detected near Sirri Island on August 13, close to Iranian offshore oil and gas facilities. Dark, bubbling liquid was also reported washing onto beaches on Qeshm. Maritime trackers linked the first spill to the Minoan Pioneer, a vessel reportedly struck off Oman. The exact cause and responsibi…
(2026-08-15). Beyond bases: Russia's foothold in Syria shrinks even as ties endure. al-monitor.com Syria's relations with Russia have entered a new phase with a deal reorganizing Moscow's military presence, and leaving the door open to continued economic relations and influence.
(2026-08-15). 'Just lovely': Karanga-a-Hape train station delights locals and visitors on open day. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Lucy Xia of RNZ Thousands have toured the metro City Rail Link's deepest station — Karanga-a-Hape Station — ahead of its opening next month, and the station and its surrounds have come alive with music, performances and queues of people lining up to order food at St Kevin's Arcade. The event today drew in…
(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). Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic: We Will Continue War For Independence. popularresistance.org The president of Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and general secretary of the Polisario Front, Brahim Ghali, stated that "the Sahrawi people have taken the irreversible decision to continue their war of independence until they achieve full sovereignty over all the territory of Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic." | In his inaugural speech for the 14th edition of the Summer University for Polisario Front and Sahrawi State on Tuesday, August 11, President Ghali said that the Sahrawi people will continue their resistance for liberation "by all legitimate means, in order to impose their full sovereignty over all their…
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko calls for focus on field irrigation initiatives. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko called for the development of a | field irrigation strategy during his visit to the Call of Polesie | festival in the agrotown of Lyaskovichi, Petrikov District, on 15 August.
(2026-08-15). Taliban mark five years in power as aid groups warn of crisis. al-monitor.com By Mohammad Yunus Yawar and Rick NoackKABUL/ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (Reuters) – The Taliban marked five years in power on Saturday, seeking to portray their government as in control even as aid and rights groups warned of escalating crises.Outside the former U.S. embassy in Kabul, armoured Taliban vehicles took part in a parade, displaying flags and banners, and celebrating what the government described as "victory day" from Western domination.
(2026-08-15). Mocha port halts operations after Houthi attacks, port director says. al-monitor.com Aug 15 (Reuters) – Yemen's Mocha port has suspended commercial and maritime operations after being hit by more than 25 missiles in Houthi attacks over recent days, the port's director said on Saturday.The attacks killed seven people and caused an estimated $16 million in losses, the director told a news conference.• Mocha is a Red Sea port near the Bab el-Mandab strait, a strategic chokepoint connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and a key route for international shipping.
(2026-08-15). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-08-15). 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).
(2026-08-15). 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). 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). Exclusive: Palestine Action facing new rigged 'terrorism' trials. thegrayzone.com As the British state seeks to destroy Palestine Action, a new trial is underway in which a judge has threatened defendants with a 'terrorism connection' if they explain the motives behind their activism. It is one of three such trials in which the government has muzzled defendants, blinded jurors and banned local media coverage to guarantee convictions. The Grayzone can exclusively reveal that hearings have been underway in the trial of the so-called Teledyne Three. These three defendants damaged the …
(2026-08-15). Multi-segment interview with News X World yesterday. gilbertdoctorow.com As from minute 8.55…
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). 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). 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.
(2026-08-15). AI Should Be Made To Serve the Public Interest. portside.org AI Should Be Made To Serve the Public Interest |
(2026-08-15). Ancient Forests Took 100,000 Years To Recover From the Last Global Warming. portside.org Ancient Forests Took 100,000 Years To Recover From the Last Global Warming |
(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). How the United States Is Responding to the CRINK Coordination Threat. moderndiplomacy.eu There is a temptation to read current American foreign policy as incoherent. A transactional presidency dismantles alliances, antagonises partners, and lurches between confrontations without apparent strategic logic. On that reading, the contradictions accumulate until only one conclusion seems available, that the United States has abandoned the role of systemic manager. What that reading misses is …
(2026-08-15). You Love To See It: Those Meddling Kids. levernews.com Good things are happening! Meta loses to a bunch of kids, Israel's greatest friend makes enemies, Missourians keep Republicans in check, and climate protectors get justice. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, Click Here To Upgrade | | Meta: A Billion-Dol…
(2026-08-15). Malaysia: Reflections on the Rahang election. links.org.au 
A party inspired by ideology does not fade away simply because of electoral losses; our motivation is derived from other, deeper factors, writes S. Arutchelvan.
(2026-08-15). Trump's War Sends Interest Rates Soaring. cepr.net
(2026-08-15). Moroccan police arrest over 100 migrants trying to reach Spanish enclave. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-15). On the ground in Indonesia following 7.7 magnitude earthquake. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-15). new West Bank settlements bring chaos to Palestinians. al-monitor.com
(2026-08-15). India's Independence Day sees strikes, protests across IIOJK, Northeast. geo.tv
(2026-08-15). Brigada de solidaridad catalana Alkaria concluyó visita de trabajo a Villa Clara. radiohc.cu 
Con el homenaje al Che Guevara y sus compañeros de lucha en Santa Clara concluyeron su visita a Villa Clara los integrantes de la Brigada solidaria Alkaria, de Catalunya, quienes efectuaron disímiles actividades en la provincia durante quince días, con jornadas de visitas a lugares de interés económico y social, talleres de artes plásticas con niños, entrega de donativos médicos y escolares, así como intercambios con la población.
(2026-08-15). Concluye en la Hermanos Díaz la tercera refinación de crudo nacional. radiohc.cu 
La conclusión, este viernes, de la tercera corrida del crudo nacional, demostró que el camino trazado en la Refinería de Petróleo Hermanos Díaz ´avanza en función de que el país pueda tener cierta disponibilidad de combustibles a partir de sus propias potencialidades, y como un regalo al Comandante en Jefe que se empeñó en la modernización y ampliación de nuestra planta en 1988 ª. | Así informó a Granma la ingeniera Irene Barbado Lucio, directora general de la Hermanos Díaz, que ´en esta ocasión obtuvo unas 2 000 toneladas de nafta y 10 000 de fuel-oil; fruto de una experiencia que se va consolid…
(2026-08-15). Fortalecer la preparación defensiva, sin descuidar las prioridades económicas y sociales. radiohc.cu El vicepresidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional y de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa, y el jefe del àìrgano Económico y Social y primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, visitaron este viernes la Zona de Defensa Santiago de las Vegas, en el municipio de Boyeros, como parte de las acciones del Día Nacional de la Defensa…
(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). Colombia: De La Espriella Faces Criticism Over Earthquake Response. popularresistance.org Just three days after Colombia's new President Abelardo De la Espriella was sworn into office, an earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck the western part of the country. The quake was felt particularly strongly in the regions of Chocó, Caldás, Risaralda, and Valle del Cauca, among others, and was so powerful that it was even felt in neighboring Panama and Ecuador. | So far, authorities have reported the deaths of 280 people, a figure that is rising steadily as the hours pass, especially considering that anywhere between 2,000 and 4,200 people are currently reported missing (the total number of missi…
(2026-08-15). How De la Espriella's first week became a natural disaster. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of Colombia's Patreon at $1 or more – Click "Read more" to unlock this content at the source…
(2026-08-15). How Extreme Climate is Reshaping Gulf Development Logic. moderndiplomacy.eu As the United States-Iran conflict draws renewed global attention to energy security, a quieter transformation is underway. Driven by the combined effects of El Niño and accelerating warming, the Gulf region is heating up significantly. Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and intense precipitation events are intensifying water scarcity and straining critical infrastructure. For economies built on …
(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.