(2026-08-17). The U.S. and Iran Will Fight Again Before the Mid-Terms. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran is very likely to be attacked by the U.S. and Israel in early October of 2026 to preempt an Iranian attack on Israel two weeks before the November 3, 2026, U.S. midterm elections. It is possible that Iran may preempt the preemption if well-informed and guided by Russian or Chinese satellite reconnaissance. Retired pro-Trump …
(2026-08-17). From the CIA Iran Coup to Trump's War: It was always about Oil. juancole.com Newark, Del. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In the 1975 film They wanted Turner dead. | August 19, 1953, brings back memories. The CIA and MI6, in an unholy alliance, staged a coup d'etat in Iran. They brought down Mossadegh's gov…
(2026-08-17). Mojtaba puts a price on Trump's men: Iran to pay $30000 to kill US soldiers, bonus for Iranian women. hindustantimes.com Iran's Army chief Habibullah Hatami has reportedly announced a $30,000 reward for capturing or killing U.S. troops if American forces attack Iranian territory. The reported remarks come amid escalating rhetoric between Tehran and Washington, while Iran also remains locked in a dispute with U.S. ally Qatar over allegedly missing Iranian pilots.
(2026-08-17). Iran holds Trump hostage at the negotiating table? White House finally turns to IRGC for a way out. hindustantimes.com U.S.-Iran negotiations are reportedly at a stalemate, prompting the Trump administration to explore a secret backchannel to Iran's powerful IRGC. According to reports, Washington sought IRGC backing for talks led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's team, with a proposed meeting in Erbil ultimately blocked by security concerns.
(2026-08-17). Friday 9/4: BABA G presents a Fundraiser: Water is Life – Let Gaza Live. indybay.org San Jose Peace & Justice Center | 48 S Seventh St, Unit 101, San Jose, CA 95112, United States…
(2026-08-17). Lawyer says Israel's targeting of Palestinian women is a form of genocide. aljazeera.com Palestinian lawyer Ahmad Ibsais argues Israeli attacks on women is a genocide overlooked by international law.
(2026-08-17). Sunday 8/16: Online Film Salon: " the Genocide: Israeli Hasbara & the Brainwashing of America" indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-August2026…
(2026-08-17). 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…
(2026-08-17). Nuevas ambulancias refuerzan el servicio de urgencias en Santiago de Cuba. radiohc.cu Seis nuevas ambulancias se sumaron al parque vehicular que gestiona el Sistema Integrado de Urgencias Médicas (SIUM) en la provincia de Santiago de Cuba, como parte de los esfuerzos que el Sistema Nacional de Salud desarrolla en función del mejoramiento de los servicios, ´y en feliz coincidencia con el centenario del Comandante en Jefe, principal impulsor del mismo ª, aseveró Miguel àÅngel Díaz Núñez, director general de Salud en el territorio. | Sobre todo responde a optimizar con estos nuevos vehículos el traslado y la atención de pacientes que requieren apoyo vital urgente, así como el sistema…
(2026-08-17). Culmina primera etapa de Feria del Libro con miles de títulos adquiridos. radiohc.cu 
Con más de 95 mil volúmenes impresos y digitales adquiridos por el público, concluyó este domingo la primera etapa de la edición 34 de la Feria Internacional del Libro (FIL), evento que se interpuso a la difícil situación que vive el país, afirmó Juan Rodríguez Cabrera, presidente del Instituto Cubano del Libro.
(2026-08-17). Preparan en Pakistán donativo de medicinas e insumos para Cuba. radiohc.cu La Asociación de Médicos Pakistaníes Graduados en Cuba (PCDA) inició una campaña para recaudar medicamentos e insumos para el país caribeño. | El donativo será destinado al sector pediátrico, a pacientes y a personas necesitadas en la nación caribeña, con el objetivo de aliviar la escasez provocada por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense, de acuerdo con una nota de la embajada cubana en Pakistán. | La campaña, que se desarrolla en coordinación con la misión diplomática cubana, la llevan a cabo los propios profesionales paquistaníes, quienes planean recopilar la mayor cantidad posible de estos insumos pa…
(2026-08-17). We All Know This Civilization Is Doomed, But They Keep Telling Us Everything's Normal. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Life in the 2020s comes with so much dissonance and dysphoria because everyone knows this civilization is doomed, but it's not being acknowledged by any of our mainstream institutions. | We can all see everything getting worse and worse before our eyes in real time, but our government officials don't talk about it. Our mass media outlets don't report on it. Our education systems don't recognize it. There's a giant elephant in the room with us at all times, and normal people are acutely aware of it, but the talk…
(2026-08-17). Israel releases 35 Palestinian prisoners back into Gaza. aljazeera.com Emotional reunions greeted 35 Palestinians prisoners released by Israel into Gaza.
(2026-08-17). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). How New Mexico, the Saudi Arabia of Wind, is Beating Dirty Electricity. juancole.com by Karin Kirk, — | Although it's part of an industry famous for changing slowly, New Mexico's largest utility has moved quickly to update its electricity supply to cleaner alternatives. | The Public Service Company of New Mexico, or PNM, said it delivered 80% carbon-free electricity in 2025 after investing in solar energy, batteries, and wind. During the daytime, the sun powers fans, air conditioners, and more across the state. In the evening, solar energy stored in batteries keeps…
(2026-08-16). Robots compete at library-themed event in Beijing. ecns.cn The library-themed event simulates the workflow of human librarians, with robots competing in three tasks: collecting returned books, shelving books, and inspecting shelves for errors. Each robot must complete the tasks in sequence within the 30-minute competition.
(2026-08-16). Xi calls for learning from Jiang Zemin's rock-solid political conviction. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for learning from late leader Jiang Zemin's firmness in political conviction.
(2026-08-17). Japan's economy slows, missing growth forecasts. aljazeera.com GDP rises 0.3 percent in the second quarter as consumption and capital spending sag.
(2026-08-17). Who was here first? The two meanings of 'Indigenous' in Europe. globalvoices.org Popular culture taught generations to admire resistance to colonialism; nationalism turned 'firstness' into claims of exclusive ownershipGlobal Voices A performance at the Karl May Festival in Bad Segeberg, Germany, in 2007. European books, films, comics and public performances created their own imagined version of the American West. Photo by Roan Shryne on
(2026-08-17). Hunan's Xiangxi draws global travelers amid tourism boom. ecns.cn Xiangxi in Hunan Province is seeing a surge in international visitors as destinations such as Zhangjiajie and Furong Town gain global popularity.
(2026-08-16). Xi calls for learning from Jiang Zemin's innovative spirit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for efforts to learn from the innovative spirit of late leader Jiang Zemin.
(2026-08-17). China Red Cross sends additional 5,500 relief items to flood-hit Henan. ecns.cn The Red Cross Society of China has allocated an additional 5,500 relief items to flood-hit areas in Henan Province to meet further emergency needs, according to the organization's official WeChat account.
(2026-08-17). Trump says US to 'substantially reduce' military drills with South Korea. aljazeera.com US president says he's 'not happy' about the drills, citing his 'very good relationship' with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
(2026-08-17). Trump Orders Pentagon to Cut Back South Korea Military Drills. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the cost of the drills and Seoul's refusal to participate in U.S. actions against Iran. Trump said on Sunday that he was unhappy the United States had agreed to participate in the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises …
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). Tuesday 8/18: Unite for Safety and Reasonable Schedules. indybay.org Corner of S. Van Ness and Market Street near SFMTA "Customer" Service Center | 1525 Market Street San Francisco, California, 94103United States…
(2026-08-17). 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)…
(2026-08-17). 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…
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). 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)…
(2026-08-17). Sunday 9/20: Ensemble Ari Concert and Open Studio. indybay.org 4030 Reinhardt Drive, Oakland, CA…
(2026-08-17). Historians, doctors and workers on five continents demand freedom for jailed Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Opposition to the imprisonment of Bogdan Syrotiuk continued to build over the weekend, six days after a Ukrainian court gave the 27-year-old socialist 15 years in prison for calling for the unity of Ukrainian and Russian workers against the war.
(2026-08-17). Significant loss by major Wall Street trading firm. wsws.org The loss of $15 billion by Jane Street in a month shows how fast problems for one firm, even a minor player, can be rapidly transmitted.
(2026-08-17). ICE turns state and local police into nationwide deportation force. wsws.org The Trump administration has enlisted more than 2,000 state and local law enforcement agencies in ICE's 287(g) program, extending its mass deportation operation into traffic stops, truck inspections, schools and county jails.
(2026-08-17). Fiji High Court orders release of seven devices seized from journalist Charlie Charters. asiapacificreport.nz By Andrew Naidu in Suva Fiji's High Court has granted an application seeking the release of seven electronic devices seized by police from British-Fiji journalist and sports official Charlie Charters. The application was heard before Justice Pita Bulamainaivalu after preliminary issues were raised concerning the proper parties to the proceedings and the transfer of…
(2026-08-17). China and Russia Are Pressuring Japan on Two Fronts. Is a Pacific Pincer Taking Shape? moderndiplomacy.eu Putin's Kuril landing is not a bilateral Russia-Japan sovereignty dispute. It is the northern half of a coordinated Sino-Russian pressure campaign on Tokyo — timed to the same waters a joint Chinese-Russian flotilla patrolled weeks earlier, and confirmed within twenty-four hours by Beijing's own explicit endorsement of Moscow's claim. On July 26th, a joint Chinese-Russian …
(2026-08-17). Zambia incumbent takes early election lead as opposition alleges armed raid. aljazeera.com President Hakainde Hichilema appears on course for outright win as observers cite violence and a tilted campaign field.
(2026-08-16). China's Long March-12 rocket successfully launches new internet satellite group. ecns.cn China sent a new batch of internet satellites into orbit on Sunday from a commercial spacecraft launch site in the southern island province of Hainan.
(2026-08-17). Russian-themed fair brings dacha-style vibes to Tianjin for debut run. ecns.cn The "Made-in-Russia" festive fair, hosted by the Russian Export Center (REC), opened in Tianjin on Saturday, marking the event's first launch in the city.
(2026-08-16). Xi calls for learning from Jiang Zemin's dedication to people's well-being. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for efforts to learn from late leader Jiang Zemin's dedication to and profound love for the people.
(2026-08-17). 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). Xi calls for learning from Jiang Zemin's extraordinary courage, vision. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for learning from late leader Jiang Zemin's extraordinary courage and vision.
(2026-08-17). South Korea's refusal to fight against Iran prompts Trump to drastically cut joint war games. geo.tv US army soldiers take part in a U.S.-South Korea joint river-crossing exercise, which is part of the annual Freedom Shield joint military training, near the demilitarised zone separating South and North Korea, in Yeoncheon, South Korea, March 14, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-08-17). China's Wang Manyu wins women's singles title at WTT Europe Smash Sweden. ecns.cn Chinese table tennis player Wang Manyu won the women's singles title at the WTT Europe Smash Sweden 2026 in Malmà∂ on Sunday, defeating compatriot Wang Yidi 4-2 in the final.
(2026-08-17). Can the AU make its current Sudan mission count? aljazeera.com The African Union is seeking progress in Sudan, but must overcome deep battlefield and diplomatic divisions.
(2026-08-17). WSWS German editor Johannes Stern: Stop the Ukraine war! Free Bogdan Syrotiuk! wsws.org At the election rally of the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei on August 15 in the Berlin district of Wedding, Johannes Stern, editor-in-chief of the German edition of the WSWS, spoke against the Ukraine war and the sentencing of 27-year-old Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk to 15 years in prison.
(2026-08-16). China's railways handle record 2.8 billion passenger trips in first seven months. ecns.cn China's railways handled a record 2.8 billion passenger trips in the first seven months of 2026, up 4.1% from a year earlier, China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. said Saturday.
(2026-08-16). Trump instructs Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea.
(2026-08-17). 17 Guizhou schools partner with Malaysian counterparts. ecns.cn Seventeen schools in Guizhou Province signed partnership agreements Sunday with 17 Malaysian schools during the 2026 Guizhou—Malaysia Friendship Schools and Exchange Programme at Guiyang No. 3 High School.
(2026-08-17). At least seven dead in 'stampede-like' incident at India temple. aljazeera.com The fatal incident reportedly took place amid a rush of devotees at a temple in India's Bihar state.
(2026-08-17). This week in history: August 17-23. wsws.org Coal mine explosion kills 55 workers in Ukraine; Ford defeats Reagan for Republican presidential nomination; Britain imposes economic sanctions on Iran ; German Communist Party expels oppositionists on Stalin's orders.
(2026-08-17). One year after fatal Clairton explosion, federal report confirms warnings were ignored for decades. wsws.org A Chemical Safety Board report on the deadly 2025 explosion at US Steel's Clairton Coke Works documents decades of ignored warnings.
(2026-08-17). China successfully launches SEO satellite. ecns.cn China successfully sent a SEO (Satellite for Earth Observation) satellite into space on Monday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi province.
(2026-08-17). Thursday 8/20: OPEN HOUSE: Revolution Books. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-08-17). China's fast-growing coffee market could make Hainan new import gateway: expert. ecns.cn China's coffee retail market is worth more than 200 billion yuan ($29.7 billion) annually and is growing at about 20% a year, Zhang Hong, president of the Asian Coffee Association, said at the 2026 Hainan International Coffee Expo in Haikou.
(2026-08-16). Xi urges learning from Jiang Zemin's far-sightedness, strategic thinking. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for efforts to learn from the far-sightedness and strategic thinking of late leader Jiang Zemin.
(2026-08-17). Tuesday 8/18: Where Are the Feminists? indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/sopaug18…
(2026-08-17). Hakeem Jeffries' Betrayal Shows Why Democratic Voters Are So Enraged. levernews.com House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) announced his opposition to Medicare for All on the same day a CBS News poll found 90 percent of Democratic voters support the idea — and 72 hours after a Yale University study showed the program would save 114,000 American lives and $1 trillion every single year. Here's some important context: Jeffries has raked in hundreds of thousands of dollars of campaign cash from healthcare PACs in the 2026 election cycle and didn't face any primary challenge holding him accountable to Democratic voters' desires, despite him representing a deep New York City blue distri…
(2026-08-17). Bumper longan harvest in S China's Maoming boosts local farmers' income. ecns.cn Maoming in south China's Guangdong Province, hailed as the "hometown of longans," concluded its harvest season, delivering a prolific yield and robust income growth for growers.
(2026-08-17). The Bureau of Meteorology has bombed out yet again. onlineopinion.com.au Long term weather forecasts show little skill and great potential to disrupt farming economies.
(2026-08-17). Israeli settlers pitch tents for new illegal outpost in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com UN Special Rapporteur Albanese warns that Israel is 'using settlers to advance ethnic cleansing' in the West Bank.
(2026-08-17). Khalistan referendum draws large turnout in Indianapolis despite rain. geo.tv Members of the Sikh community address participants during a referendum advocating the creation of Khalistan in India. — Reporter
(2026-08-17). National Symphony Orchestra faces calamity in Washington D.C. wsws.org Playing to largely empty halls, NSO's ticket revenues have fallen as much as 50 percent for some concerts.
(2026-08-17). Saturday 9/26: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-08-17). Around 27,000 Hainan fishing boats set sail as South China Sea fishing moratorium ends. ecns.cn Around 27,000 fishing boats from south China's Hainan Province began heading out to sea Sunday after a three-and-a-half-month seasonal fishing moratorium in the South China Sea ended at noon.
(2026-08-17). Save LBI Notifies U.S. Department of Commerce of Intent to Sue for Failure to Protect Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale. wattsupwiththat.com The lawsuit will seek to compel the DOC to revisit and act positively on a 16-month-old Petition asking the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to designate the whale's primary historic migration path a "critical habitat" to ensure its survival. DOC is the parent agency of NOAA.
(2026-08-17). Rodri headed to Barcelona after Man City accepts transfer bid. aljazeera.com Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri is returning to his homeland after Man City agree transfer to Barcelona.
(2026-08-17). 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). Fishing vessels set sail in Fujian as fishing season resumes. ecns.cn The three-and-a-half-month summer fishing moratorium ended in some waters of Fujian Province. More than 8,000 fishing vessels set sail, beginning a new round of fishing operations.
(2026-08-17). Job cuts planned on Wellington, New Zealand rail network. wsws.org The multinational company Transdev is threatening to eliminate 53 jobs as it transitions to cashless ticketing systems.
(2026-08-17). Sunday 8/23: Dump Big Tech March. indybay.org Start: Leavesley Road and Arroyo Circle | End: 7240 Holsclaw Road…
(2026-08-17). 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…
(2026-08-17). Cameroon dominate Malawi to win first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title. aljazeera.com The Indomitable Lionesses outshine their opponents to claim first final victory on their fourth attempt in Morocco.
(2026-08-17). 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). Zhanjiang fishing-season deals top 5 bln yuan, boosting blue economy. ecns.cn The 2026 Zhanjiang Fishing Season Launch Ceremony and "Zhanpin" brand exhibition kicked off on Sunday, with on-site deals worth 5.05 billion yuan (about $749 million) signed across the entire marine fishery industrial chain.
(2026-08-16). Xi to address late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin's centenary commemoration. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will attend and address a grand meeting commemorating the centenary of the birth of late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin on Aug. 17.
(2026-08-17). Turkey's Central Asia Strategy After Ukraine: How Far Can Ankara Go? moderndiplomacy.eu The war in Ukraine and the sanctions that followed it redrew the geo-economic map of Eurasia almost overnight. Supply chains assembled over decades were severed, and for Central Asia — a region long held within Moscow's orbit — the disruption opened new possibilities and imposed difficult choices at the same time. One consequence has been …
(2026-08-17). Thieves steal Renaissance artworks in museum heist during Italian holiday. aljazeera.com As Messina celebrated Sicilian holiday Ferragosto, thieves struck the MuMe museum to steal the masterworks by Antonello.
(2026-08-16). Guizhou apples gain popularity across Southeast Asia. ecns.cn A fresh batch of 20 metric tons of Gala apples on Saturday departed Weining County in Guizhou Province for Vietnam via cold-chain transport, reaching the border within 24 hours. The high-altitude fruit, affectionately nicknamed "sunshine sweethearts," is quickly gaining popularity across Southeast Asia.
(2026-08-17). 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)…
(2026-08-17). Fifth death at Michigan women's prison as families confront Whitmer administration. wsws.org Five women have died since May at Michigan's only women's prison, where incarcerated women describe systematic medical neglect under a for-profit health care system defended by the Whitmer administration.
(2026-08-17). Horrific conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln: The ruling class's contempt for the troops it sends to war. wsws.org Reports that sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have either jumped overboard or attempted to do so have exposed the horrendous conditions facing the largely working class naval crew that has been at sea for 268 days and deployed in the Arabian Sea in the war against Iran for five months.
(2026-08-17). Iran's real war toll: How long can US Navy ignore female crew running out of pads and tampons. hindustantimes.com The USS Boxer is reportedly facing shortages of basic supplies during its extended Middle East deployment, with family members alleging that female crew members ran out of essential hygiene products. The claims have raised fresh questions over U.S. Navy resupply, crew welfare and the strain of prolonged deployments.
(2026-08-17). Taiwan Raises Defence Spending Above $31 Billion as China Pressure Grows. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan is set to increase defence spending by 16% next year, taking its proposed military budget above T$1 trillion ($31.40 billion) for the first time as the island faces growing military and political pressure from China. President Lai Ching-te said on Monday that the increase was an "investment in peace" aimed at strengthening Taiwan's ability …
(2026-08-17). 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)…
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). Drone Defence in ASEAN – better present than absent. onlineopinion.com.au Air power used to be the preserve of rich states. A $30,000 drone has changed the arithmetic.
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). 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)…
(2026-08-17). Dance, gongs, drums and effigies of trump&Takaichi… indybay.org Dance, gongs, drums and | effigies of trump&Takaichi were stomped at the SF federal building Saturday Aug 15 2026.
(2026-08-17). Palestinian-American travels to West Bank home encircled by Israeli settler. aljazeera.com Palestinian-American Loui Ridi is flying from the US to Qusra, where Israeli settlers have encircled his family's home.
(2026-08-17). How Are Europe's Heatwaves Exposing a Growing Insurance Gap for Businesses? moderndiplomacy.eu For more than a century, cafes in the Italian city of Padua have welcomed customers for an early evening aperitivo, with people gathering outdoors before dinner. But as Europe faces its fifth heatwave of the year, the traditional 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. period has almost disappeared. Customers are increasingly choosing air-conditioned indoor spaces, leaving …
(2026-08-17). How China's Green Transition is Breaking OPEC's Leverage. juancole.com By | (
(2026-08-16). Remains of late Chinese leader Zhu Rongji to be cremated. ecns.cn The remains of late Chinese leader Zhu Rongji will be cremated in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). Saturday 8/15: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Tower" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UyBQ……
(2026-08-17). 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). Space-flown Sichuan embroidery showcased in Chengdu. ecns.cn A Sichuan embroidery artwork inspired by the Sun and Immortal Birds Gold Ornament, which was carried into space aboard the Shenzhou-6 spacecraft, was showcased in Chengdu in southwest China's Sichuan Province Sunday.
(2026-08-17). Australian school students strike against far right. wsws.org Many students had created their own placards, with some reading "blame billionaires not immigrants," "not another Trump," "power of the people is greater than the people in power" and "keep fascists out, not immigrants."
(2026-08-17). Trotsky's My Life: An imperishable contribution to Marxism and world literature. wsws.org This speech was given by David North at the fourth annual international commemoration of Leon Trotsky's exile on the island of Bàºyàºkada (Prinkipo), Turkey, held August 16 before an audience of more than 100, under the title "My Life, Written on Prinkipo, and Trotsky's Years in Exile."
(2026-08-17). Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in country's history. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-17). Indian-origin Arshdeep Singh Dang scripts history, becomes UK's first Sikh RAF fighter pilot since World War 2. ptcnews.tv
(2026-08-17). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Mali: Six injured transferred from Kidal to Gao. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). South Sudan: Finding Loved Ones Again Through the Power of Digital Connectivity. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Afghanistan: Operational Facts and Figures — January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). El fenómeno climático El Niño y su impacto en el empleo. radiohc.cu El fenómeno meteorológico El Niño, que implica aguas más cálidas de lo usual en el Pacífico, tiene un 69 % de probabilidad de ser el más fuerte desde que hay registros, avisó esta semana, la Oficina Nacional de Administración Oceánica y Atmosférica (NOAA) de Estados Unidos. | El Centro de Predicción Climática de la NOAA elevó en su más reciente informe la posibilidad de que El Niño, de octubre a diciembre próximo, sea ´un histórico evento que exceda la fuerza ª de fenómenos anteriores hasta 1950, cuando comenzaron los registros, con 2,5 grados centígrados por encima de la temperatura usual. | A propósi…
(2026-08-16). China-Rio de Janeiro Friendship Day highlights growing bilateral ties. ecns.cn Rio de Janeiro held celebrations for China-Rio de Janeiro Friendship Day, bringing together around 150 representatives from China and Brazil to promote bilateral exchanges and cooperation.
(2026-08-17). Presidente brasileño Lula da Silva lanza campaña de reelección. radiohc.cu 
El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, oficializó este domingo 16 de agosto, en la ciudad de Sà£o Paulo el lanzamiento formal de su campaña para la reelección presidencial, centrando su propuesta programática en el combate frontal a la violencia de género y al crimen organizado. | Ante miles de simpatizantes concentrados en el histórico estadio municipal de Vila Euclides, el jefe de Estado prometió profundizar la inversión pública en las principales políticas sociales de su administración. | Durante su intervención pública, el líder progresista recordó la relevancia histórica de dicho recinto d…
(2026-08-16). 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 insisted that the strait, which Tehran effectively closed at the start of the Middle East war in late February, is under US control despite traffic remaining throttled.
(2026-08-16). Strait of Hormuz defenders will 'break your legs', Iran army chief to Trump. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami on Sunday warned the United States against any attempt to claim the strategic waterway as US territory, saying, "You are very wrong! Even joking about this is a massive mistake. This is Iran, and it has guardians who will break your leg." | Speaking at a ceremony marking National Journalists' Day, Hatami described the strategic waterway as a "divine geopolitical capacity" for Iran, saying it would never return to its previous status. | Hatami said activating Iran's geopolitical leverage over the strait was necessary to remove the threat of war from the country, addin…
(2026-08-16). Erdogan calls for Strait of Hormuz reopening amid oil disruption. aljazeera.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen.
(2026-08-16). Explainer-Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options? al-monitor.com By Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday vowed to hit Iran hard economically, a day after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington would impose measures on Tehran that have "never been seen" as soon as next week.The United States, ‚ÄåUnited Nations and European Union have applied sanctions, implemented trade embargoes and frozen assets since the late 1970s over Iran's nuclear program, human rights violations and support for militant groups.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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). Why has Israel escalated attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire? aljazeera.com At least 11 people killed in one day of Israeli attacks despite truce extension brokered by US in June.
(2026-08-16). Israel caught — again — influencing AI chatbots in its favour. thecanary.co 
Israel has been caught in a new campaign to influence how AI chatbots answer questions about its genocidal military and its crimes in Gaza. Again. The new campaign set up a fake 'think tank' — the 'Hanover Institute' — to whitewash pro-Israel propaganda and fool chatbots. It comes after Israel's earlier huge spending through a […] | By
(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). Cubans residing in the Dominican Republic reject the expulsion of diplomats. radiohc.cu The Máximo Gómez Association of Cubans Residing in the Dominican Republic has condemned the Dominican government's decision to expel 10 members of the Cuban Embassy in Santo Domingo, as well as their families. | The group endorsed the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, which rejects this action as unjustified and denounces its true political motivations. | The Association considered the measure a response to external pressures seeking to damage relations between the two countries and reproduced excerpts from that country's statement, which recalled precedents such as the…
(2026-08-16). Concluye este domingo 34. ™ Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana. radiohc.cu La edición 34 de la Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana concluye este domingo con la satisfacción de haber promovido la literatura y sus autores entre diversas generaciones de lectores, y premiado lo más granado de la creación literaria en el último año. | El viernes pasado se entregaron los Premios Nicolás Guillén (1902-1989) y Alejo Carpentier (1904-1980) —otorgados el 27 de enero pasado bajo los auspicios del Instituto Cubano del Libro (ICL) y la Editorial Letras Cubanas (ELC). | Mientras que los Premios del Lector a los libros más vendidos y La Puerta de Papel que otorga el Sistema de Ediciones T…
(2026-08-16). De la Espriella: "Alianza con EE.UU. es un imperativo para la reconstrucción de Colombia" cubadebate.cu El presidente de Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, solicitó este jueves a su homólogo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, la suspensión temporal de los aranceles del 12,5 por ciento que pesan sobre los productos colombianos, con el objetivo de aliviar la situación de los empresarios afectados por el terremoto de 7,4 grados que sacudió el país el pasado lunes.
(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). 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.
(2026-08-16). UNE pronostica en 2193 MW el déficit en el pico nocturno de este domingo. cubadebate.cu Se encuentran en avería la unidad 6 de la CTE Mariel, la unidad 6 de la CTE Nuevitas y la unidad 2 de la CTE Felton. Se encuentran en mantenimiento la unidad 3 de la CTE Santa Cruz, la unidad 5 de la CTE Nuevitas y las unidades 5 y 6 de la CTE Renté.
(2026-08-16). Niños y mujeres, entre las víctimas mortales de una nueva oleada de ataques israelíes en el Líbano. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio ‚Å de Salud libanés informó que al menos 11 personas murieron ‚Å el sábado en ataques israelíes en el sur del Líbano. Por su parte, el ‚Å ejército israelí lo justificó asegurando que ocurrió contra infraestructuras de Hezbollah en lo que describió como una zona de seguridad en el sur del Líbano, en respuesta a acciones contra sus soldados.
(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). La imagen del día: Club irlandés destinará recursos a proyectos de ayuda médica en Cuba. cubadebate.cu El treinta por ciento de los beneficios de la venta de la camiseta se destinará a dos organizaciones: Cuba Vive y MediCuba Europe. Ambas se dedican a enviar suministros médicos, equipos hospitalarios y sistemas de energía solar a Cuba, en un contexto de severas carencias de combustible, medicinas y alimentos agravadas por el bloqueo estadounidense.
(2026-08-16). Cubanos residentes en Dominicana rechazan expulsión de diplomáticos. radiohc.cu La Asociación de Cubanos Residentes en República Dominicana "Máximo Gómez" condenó hoy la decisión del Gobierno dominicano de expulsar a 10 miembros de la Embajada de Cuba en Santo Domingo, así como a sus familiares. | El grupo respaldó el comunicado emitido por el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba, en el que rechaza esta acción por considerarla injustificada y denuncia su verdadero trasfondo político. | La Asociación consideró que la medida responde a presiones externas que buscan deteriorar las relaciones entre ambos países y reprodujo fragmentos de la declaración de ese país, que recu…
(2026-08-16). envoys meet mediators, Israel strikes Gaza. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-MughrabiCAIRO, Aug 16 (Reuters) – Donald Trump's envoys met with Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo on Sunday, a diplomatic source said, aiming to advance the U.S. president's Gaza peace plan, even as Israel pressed on with airstrikes in the enclave.Hamas officials were present at some of the meetings that mediators held with Trump's envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Trump's Board of Peace envoy for Gaza, Nickolay Mladenov, the diplomat said.
(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). Wednesday 8/19: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-08-16). Calculated Deception: How Israel uses Diplomacy to buy Time for Gaza's Destruction. juancole.com
(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). Erdogan says Hamas acted sincerely, criticises Israeli attacks. aljazeera.com Erdogan said Hamas has shown all possible sincere solidarity, while Israel continues aggressive attacks on Gaza.
(2026-08-16). Museveni sends Ugandan troops to Gaza as proxies of US imperialism. wsws.org Uganda will be joining other proxies within the International Stabilisation Force, including Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania.
(2026-08-16). Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt to push Trump's Gaza plan. aljazeera.com After meeting with the US envoy, Hamas says it called on the Board of Peace to 'compel' Israel to accept the plan.
(2026-08-16). 'The Sigh of the Earth': Fragments from communities overlooked after Venezuela's earthquakes. globalvoices.org Photographs from the places the earthquakes left outside the frameOriginally published on This article is part of the Special Coverage "
(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). Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 51, cuts roads. tribune.com.pk 
Around 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake smashed an area in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 51, blocking roads and causing landslides, authorities said on Sunday. | 36 people were seriously injured in the Saturday morning quake in East Nusa Tenggara province, while 77 had minor injuries, Deputy Health Minister Benjamin Paulus Octavianus told a televised meeting. | The quake, followed by some 341 aftershocks, is the Southeast Asian nation's deadliest since a 2022 quake killed hundreds in West Java. | More than 3,300 people in the Sikka region self-evacuated or were in a sport…
(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). 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.
(2026-08-16). Information Pollution and the Rise of the Trust Economy. moderndiplomacy.eu The internet is going through a fundamental change. Information used to be scarce, and access to it was a source of power. Today, the problem is almost the opposite; there is too much information floating online. Almost any news story is quickly followed by competing versions of events, each supported by its own selection of …
(2026-08-16). Sunday Taquitos "For Sale: Basketball Team, Never Won" (Plus Bonus Taquitos!). lataco.com Sunday Taquitos! Art by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Ivan Ehlers.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). When Experts Obfuscate! How Alarmist Scientists like D. Swain, J. Abatzoglou, A. Williams Falsely Attribute Wildfires to Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Once you install these precautions, you can then guiltlessly enjoy a hamburger and fossil fuel powered heating and cooling systems.
(2026-08-16). Madison, August 16, 2026: Magic Pride Festival. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-16). At least six dead as historic flooding inundates US state of Indiana. tribune.com.pk 
At least six people have died in Indiana after a powerful storm system brought more than 11 inches of rain to parts of the United States state, triggering historic flooding and widespread rescue efforts, according to authorities. | Flooding was concentrated along the White River from Hamilton County into the northern Indianapolis suburbs, where more than 90 people and 45 pets were rescued, NBC News reported on Saturday. | In Indianapolis' Ravenwood neighbourhood, floodwaters submerged cars and reached the doors of homes as residents used kayaks and rowboats to move through the streets. | Governor Mike Braun sa…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). UN's Albanese: Israel outsourcing coercion to settlers in West Bank. aljazeera.com UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese says Israel bears responsibility and is outsourcing coercion to settlers.
(2026-08-16). Indonesia at 81 who owns the Land of Papua's future? asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Laurens Ikinia in Jakarta As Indonesia marks the 81st anniversary of its independence today — August 17 — the republic has much to celebrate. Over eight decades, Indonesia has transformed itself from a newly independent archipelago into one of the world's largest democracies and economies, holding together an extraordinarily diverse nation across thousands…
(2026-08-16). Bangladesh make history with maiden Test win in Australia. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-16). Trump's Head Start Overhaul Could Strip Away Key Protections for Kids. truthout.org The Trump administration is pushing a total overhaul of Head Start that could fundamentally reshape the 60-year-old program that has provided childcare and key support for America's lowest-income families. A new proposed rule released last week put more than 1,400 regulatory provisions that govern how Head Start is implemented on the chopping block. Across the country, 1,600… |
(2026-08-16). The dark side of entertainment. tribune.com.pk 
Born and bred Karachi residents will be hard-pressed to find among them someone who has not been touched by crime. It does not stay out on the streets; it can take place right inside our homes. From petty theft to burglaries to kidnappings and murders, most of us have known the dark side of Gotham. The shock and trauma of a brush with such crime is unforgettable. The irony is when people like us have an appetite of watching it on television as a voluntary form of escapism. Is there something wrong with us? | It is a striking paradox: why would a population who live under the constant shadow of real-world viole…
(2026-08-16). Belarus' grain harvest at 8m tonnes. eng.belta.by As of 16 August 2026, grain harvest including rapeseed amounted to 8.051 million tonnes. Grain and leguminous crops (including rapeseed, without corn) have been harvested from 90% of the areas.
(2026-08-16). Record Low Lake Mead: "Millennium Drought" or Inevitable Result of Demand Exceeding Supply? wattsupwiththat.com As can be seen, since about 2000, usage has exceeded supply, and given the natural multi-year variations in streamflow, it was only a matter of time before Lake Mead water levels would fall to operationally low levels.
(2026-08-16). Pishchalovsky Castle in Minsk: Foundation reinforcement underway. eng.belta.by After the reconstruction, Pishchalovsky Castle will be transformed into a multifunctional complex.
(2026-08-16). At least 12 people killed in Hungary bus crash. aljazeera.com Bus carrying Polish tourists overturns, killing 12 people and injuring 10 others on the M3 motorway near Mezokeresztes.
(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). Viral video exposes widely used 'torture' tech used by cops. thecanary.co 
A series of disturbing videos have shown a new weapon police and security forces are now using. And as people are pointing out, it's a weapon which could serve as both the delivery method of violence and the excuse for dishing it out: Y'all get what this is, right? Just by touching you with these […] | By
(2026-08-15). Are Asian elephants losing their homes? The facts tell a different story. ecns.cn August 12 is World Elephant Day, while August 15 marks China's National Ecology Day and the day China's Ecological and Environmental Code officially takes effect.
(2026-08-16). Fiji's Palestine solidarity group queries 'unprecedented' security for Israeli embassy. asiapacificreport.nz By Jake Wise in Suva The Palestinian solidarity movement in Fiji is calling for greater transparency over the security arrangements surrounding the Israeli Embassy. Fiji Women's Crisis Centre (FWCC) coordinator Shamima Ali, representing the movement, questioned what specific threat had prompted the heightened police presence around the embassy after police confirmed the additional security was…
(2026-08-16). UFC 330 in Philadelphia: Hometown fighter gets upset win, world champions retain their belts during sold-out event. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? After seven years, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to Philadelphia on Saturday with two world title fights, as well as a hometown talent getting a big finish on the big stage.
(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). 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).
(2026-08-16). Babovich rides to victory in Tour of Belarus. eng.belta.by The winners and prize-winners of the Tour of Belarus, the national open road cycling multi-stage race for men, have been named.
(2026-08-16). 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?
(2026-08-16). Mangaia trio backs CIP, bringing 'supermajority' within reach. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Teitimoana Tairi of the Cook Islands News The Cook Islands Party (CIP) could secure a supermajority for its fifth consecutive term in government after three independent female candidates who won seats in Mangaia agreed to join the party. CIP leads following the preliminary count of the 2026 general election with 12 seats, leaving them…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Douglass breaks 50m freestyle swimming world record, Ledecky loses 800m. aljazeera.com US swim superstar Katie Ledecky was upstaged by Lani Pallister, while Kate Douglass made history twice in 50m freestyle.
(2026-08-16). Iran urges Qatar to allow Air Force fact-finding team over missing pilots. tribune.com.pk 
An Iranian military official said on Sunday that Qatar should allow an Iranian team to enter the country to investigate the fate of pilots whom Tehran says were captured by Qatari forces, Iranian media reported. | Qatar denies holding any Iranian pilots. Doha said on Saturday that its search and rescue teams had found the remains of one pilot after Iranian aircraft violated Qatari airspace in March and failed to respond to attempts to contact them. | Qatar said it had contacted Iran to coordinate the handover of the remains and had invited Tehran to review details of its search and rescue operations, but had r…
(2026-08-16). Israeli war criminal Ben-Gvir celebrates arrest of Palestinian bride and groom. thecanary.co 
In another sign that there are no bounds to 'Israeli' efforts to seek novel forms of cruelty, the apartheid entity's security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has gloated over the arrest of a bride and groom on their wedding day. In heartbreaking footage posted by the war criminal, the couple trudge in suit and wedding dress through […] | By
(2026-08-16). Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans in friendly win over Sociedad. tribune.com.pk 
Enzo Fernandez was jeered by Chelsea supporters after coming on as a substitute during a 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. | Several fans made their feelings known when Fernandez, who has previously made clear his desire to leave Chelsea, came on in the 62nd minute to replace Reece James. | But other supporters gave their backing to the 25-year-old, who told the Blues in May he wanted to leave. | Chelsea placed a reported asking price of £120 million ($162 million) on the Argentina international but no bids have yet been received during the summer transfer window. | Fern…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Belarusian GM Denis Lazavik wins silver at Esports World Cup 2026. eng.belta.by In the decisive match, the Belarusian chess player faced Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen. The titled Norwegian defended his title as the Esports World Cup champion.
(2026-08-16). Rahmat Shah century leads Afghanistan to 4-0 series sweep of Ireland. tribune.com.pk 
Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah scored a superb unbeaten century and shared a record third-wicket partnership with Sediqullah Atal as the tourists beat Ireland by six wickets in the fifth and final one-day international. | Saturday's victory in Belfast saw Afghanistan complete a dominant 4-0 series win after the opening match was washed out. | Shah, who finished on 143 not out, added 201 runs with Atal after Afghanistan slumped to 22-2 inside six overs, with Liam McCarthy removing both openers. | Their partnership was a new third-wicket record for Afghanistan in all ODI cricket, surpassing the 184-run stand be…
(2026-08-16). Most US voters say they are worse off under Trump: poll. tribune.com.pk 
Most United States voters say their finances have worsened since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, with less than three months to go before the November midterm elections, according to a Financial Times poll. | The Focaldata poll found that 53% of registered voters felt worse off under Trump, including nearly 57% of independents and almost one-quarter of Republicans. Nearly two-thirds said the US economy was moving in the wrong direction, while just 25% said it was heading in the right direction. | Read: As Iran war drags on, Americans are bracing for more chaos in Middle East, Reuters/Ipsos…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Messi sees penalty saved as Nashville routs Inter Miami in MLS. tribune.com.pk 
Lionel Messi missed yet another penalty and was booked as Inter Miami suffered a 4-1 loss at Nashville on Saturday in a top-of-the-table MLS clash. | England's Sam Surridge and Germany's Hany Mukhtar scored second-half goals for the hosts in a showdown between the Major League Soccer overall leaders. | Argentina and Miami captain Messi was denied from the penalty spot in the first half and issued a yellow card in the 59th minute but also assisted Inter's lone goal. | Messi struck both posts in second-half stoppage time. | Nashville leads MLS with 43 points and a record of 13-2 with four drawn while Inter Miami…
(2026-08-16). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-16). Wisconsin: Peace Social Justice Events August 16-30, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org ll events listed below are on our WNPJ website calendar. Check out the entire calendar here.
(2026-08-16). Lukashenko extends condolences to Indonesia after devastating earthquake. eng.belta.by Belarusian President of Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent condolences to Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto in connection with the numerous casualties and destruction caused by the earthquake on the island of Flores.
(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). 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). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-16). Trump's Medicaid Rule Threatens Trans Youth Care. States Can Still Fight Back. truthout.org A critical deadline passed Wednesday in the federal fight to preserve transgender people's access to health care. States and providers have sixty days to respond accordingly. On August 11, the Trump Administration released a final rule that is set to ban Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) from covering most kinds of gender-affirming care for trans young people… |
(2026-08-16). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-16). Wednesday 8/19: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). UFC 330: Makhachev secures record-setting win against Machado Garry. aljazeera.com Islam Makhachev records 17th UFC victory in a row in his welterweight title defeat of Ian Machado Garry.
(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). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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). 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). 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). 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). At least 12 people killed in Polish bus crash in Hungary. geo.tv Firefighters and emergency workers at the scene of a deadly accident, where a Polish bus carrying tourists veered off the motorway and overturned, near Mezokeresztes, Hungary, in this handout image released on August 16, 2026. — ReutersCrash occurs near Mezokeresztes in eastern…
(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). SpaceX sets launch turnaround record with 2 Falcon 9 missions. tribune.com.pk 
SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets for Globalstar and the United States Space Force on Saturday night, setting a company record by completing the missions just 38.5 minutes apart, according to a US media report. | Spaceflight Now reported that the first rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 9: 12pm EDT (0112GMT), carrying eight Globalstar satellites to replenish its low Earth orbit constellation. | The Falcon 9 first-stage booster, B1090, completed its 14th flight and landed at Landing Zone 40 about eight minutes after liftoff, it added. A second Falcon 9 launched the classified USSF-36…
(2026-08-16). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-16). Israelis harass Palestinian-owned cafe in Iceland, tear down Palestine map. aljazeera.com CCTV from a Palestinian-owned cafe in Iceland shows what appear to be Israeli tourists ripping a framed map of Palestine…
(2026-08-16). How a Billionaire Is Using His Fortune to Reshape the Democratic Party. truthout.org In the summer of 2023, gearing up for his bid for a second term, President Joe Biden gathered with a cadre of wealthy donors at a $7.5 million mansion in Greenwich, Connecticut. As the $25,000-a-seat fundraising dinner began, the president turned to thank his host: Stephen Mandel, a billionaire hedge fund manager and devoted Democratic donor. "I wouldn't be here, standing here as president of… |
(2026-08-16). Timeline: Indonesia's deadliest earthquakes of past decade. geo.tv Destruction in the passenger port of Maumere, in the aftermath of an earthquake, in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, August 16, 2026. — ReutersA magnitude-7.7 earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday has killed at least 51 people, with rescue operations…
(2026-08-16). Man who started the Jason Arday witch hunt is a Nazi-style "race realist" thecanary.co 
On 14 August, the 41-year-old academic Jason Arday was found dead in Battersea, London. His death followed a relentless media blitz in which the previously unknown professor was subjected to the sort of relentless coverage which is usually reserved for heads of state. The media figures joining in should really have known better too; especially […] | By
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). MQM-P calls for national dialogue with political parties on new provinces, administrative units. tribune.com.pk 
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Sunday said it would launch a grand national dialogue with other political parties on the creation of new provinces and administrative units, arguing that Pakistan's growing population, poor governance and concentration of political power had made further administrative devolution necessary. | MQM-P Chairman Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, addressing a press conference in Karachi, said the party would approach all political parties to build consensus on the creation of provinces based on population and would centre its future demands, political movement and struggle on…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Death toll rises to 84 from capsized ferry in Zimbabwe. aljazeera.com The boat overturned during heavy winds near the Zambian border.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Mohamed Salah's Trabzonspor debut ends in draw with Kasimpasa. aljazeera.com The Egyptian forward, who joined the Turkish club on a free transfer, came off the bench early in the second half.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). The post-Hormuz era offers Africa a great opportunity. aljazeera.com But to capture its benefits, the continent needs to develop an effective, common maritime policy.
(2026-08-16). Hundreds of migrants arrested near Ceuta border in latest crackdown. aljazeera.com Nearly 300 migrants and 61 alleged facilitators detained during mass migration attempt.
(2026-08-16). A European Coalition to Boost War Against Russia. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * | Several Western European countries, led by the United Kingdom and France, have created a so-called "Volunteer Coalition" with the intention of deploying troops to Ukraine if a peace agreement is reached with Russia and to fully support the neo-fascist regime in Kyiv. | This group also proposes to establish military bases throughout Ukraine to deter future Russian actions and simultaneously deploy thousands of Western European soldiers on Ukrainian territory. | A recent statement from the Coalition reads: "This lays the foundation for the legal framework under which British, French,…
(2026-08-16). Ceuta and Morocco-Spain relations: migration, dependence, border issues. moderndiplomacy.eu The recent mass irregular migration incident in Ceuta should be seen as more than a border security issue. It is a significant test of the current relationship between Morocco and Spain—two neighboring states whose interests are increasingly entangled across migration, trade, security, energy, investment, and regional geopolitics. Ceuta occupies a unique and complex position in …
(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). Pakistan unveils five-year plan to revive national hockey. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Mohiuddin Ahmad Wani has announced a long-term plan to revive the country's national sport, saying hockey can no longer rely on temporary decisions and short-term experiments. | The announcement comes after Pakistan suffered a defeat to England in their opening match of the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, renewing concerns over the team's competitiveness on the international stage. | Speaking to The Express, Wani said the federation was preparing a three-to-five-year roadmap aimed at rebuilding the sport from the grassroots level to the senior national team. | "Our p…
(2026-08-16). Lionel Messi misses penalty as Nashville thrash Inter Miami in MLS. aljazeera.com Messi's record from the penalty spot is poor by his sky-high standards, including missing twice at the 2026 World Cup.
(2026-08-16). Pope calls for an end to West Bank violence against Palestinians. al-monitor.com CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, Aug 16 (Reuters) – Pope Leo called on Sunday for an end to violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, amid a surge of attacks by militant settlers and a siege in the territory's village of Qusra.Israeli settlers encircled houses after cutting off water and electricity, in what rights groups have said is a concerted effort to seize more land, and further eat into territory where Palestinians aim to establish a state.
(2026-08-16). Escalation of sexual violence raises alarm in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. globalvoices.org Between December 2025 and February 2026, more than 1,100 rape cases were recorded in South Kivu, eastern DRC Originally published on In th…
(2026-08-16). Can the Democratic Party Survive Capitalism? wibailoutpeople.org 
Finally it must be asked — if the capitalist ruling class no longer feels it has control over the capitalist electoral system, if the masses find a way to use the bourgeois elections to shake the system, will the ruling class simply discard elections? Trump has already indicated his willingness to do so. Will the …
(2026-08-16). 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'.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). ICE Shot a Journalist and Threw Him in Detention. He's Approaching 300 Days Behind Bars With a Festering Wound. theintercept.com 
With the case of Carlitos Ricardo Parias, the U.S. has broken its own record for holding a journalist in custody.
(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). 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). Lewes train derailment raises fresh alarm over Britain's rail network safety. wsws.org Lewes was the fifth major rail accident in six years, three of them occurring since Labour took office in July 2024. On Friday, just 24 hours later, there was another derailment involving a Greater Anglia train in Wickford, Essex.
(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). Edwin Lopez Corenjo and the methods of America's new concentration camps. thecanary.co 
The suspected killing of the 39 year old Salvadorian father Edwin Lopez Corenjo by America's ICE, reflects the ways the removal of medical access works as a tool of oppression, revealing the authoritarian tactics of the USA's immigration police force. A father dies away from everyone who loves him Edwin Lopez Corenjo a 39-year-old — […] | By
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Why Bravery And Heartbreak Are Essential To Organizing. scheerpost.com Reflecting on decades of organizing — from Occupy to Mamdani's campaign — Yotam Marom's book "For Louder Days" offers a powerful guide to making hard choices. Hannah Sassaman Waging Nonviolence I could tell that Yotam Marom's debut book, "For Louder Days: Reaching Beyond a Politics of Powerlessness," might shift how movement workers think — about …
(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). Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea. al-monitor.com By Costas Pitas, David Lawder and Heejin KimWASHINGTON/SEOUL, Aug 16 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday instructed the Pentagon to "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with long-term Asian ally South Korea, citing the cost of the drills and Seoul's refusal to take part in actions against Iran.
(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). Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 53, aftershocks hamper rescue efforts. tribune.com.pk Around 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake rocked eastern Indonesia, killing at least 53, blocking roads and causing landslides, authorities said on Sunday. | They added that more than 130 people had been injured, many with broken bones. | Saturday's quake was the Southeast Asian nation's deadliest since a 2022 quake killed hundreds in West Java. | Read: Earthquake hits Spanish city of Granada | More than 3,300 people in Indonesia's eastern Sikka region self-evacuated or were in a sports arena, according to the country's national disaster mitigation agency, known as BNPB. | Some r…
(2026-08-16). Putin's Visit to Iturup island Draws Condemnation from Tokyo. moderndiplomacy.eu Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Iturup in mid-August 2026 has sparked debates and generated fresh discussions on ownership of the territory between officials in Russia and Japan. Iturup is the largest and northernmost of the Kuril islands, ownership of which is still disputed between Russia and Japan. Accompanied by the governor of the Sakhalin …
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Saud expects extra bounce at Headingley. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's seasoned Test batsman Saud Shakeel said his century in the warm-up victory over a PCC Select XI has given him confidence ahead of the Test series in England, while the left-hander expects conditions to offer a different challenge from those seen in the practice match. | Shakeel scored a hundred as Pakistan completed their preparations with a win over the PCC Select XI in Kent on Saturday, using the game to acclimatise to conditions before the first Test which begins in Leeds from August 19. | The diminutive left-hander said the pitch had been challenging early in the match but improved after a coupl…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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). 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).
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). New satellite images show Europe's disappearing rivers due to drought. aljazeera.com Half of Europe's land is experiencing drought with rivers running low from the Danube to the Rhine.
(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). 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). 'You fall in love with the sky instantly': Personnel of Lida-based air base share their stories. eng.belta.by "Take off, fight, win" is the motto of the Lida-based 116th Guards Radom Red Banner Assault Air Base, whose history began in September 1941 in Moscow Oblast.
(2026-08-16). Trump replaces USS Lincoln as sailors break: Is George HW Bush taking over Iran war duty. hindustantimes.com The U.S. Navy has deployed the USS George H.W. Bush to the Arabian Sea as pressure mounts over the prolonged deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln. U.S. Central Command released images showing fighter jets operating from the Nimitz-class carrier in the Middle East. President Donald Trump also confirmed that the USS Lincoln would be replaced by another similar aircraft carrier, saying the ship was moving "right now or very shortly." The development comes amid growing scrutiny over conditions reportedly faced by sailors aboard the Lincoln after more than 250 days at sea. The carrier rotation could provide relief as…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). FC Dnepr Mogilev to take on FC Minsk in Belarusian Cup final. eng.belta.by FC Dnepr Mogilev and FC Minsk will meet in the decisive match of the 35th edition of the Belarusian Women's Cup.
(2026-08-16). Lukashenko sends professional day greetings to Air Force personnel. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated the personnel and veterans of the Air Force on their holiday – Air Force Day.
(2026-08-16). Australia: Chinese Government Menaces Uyghur Diaspora. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters gather for a rally outside Channel 7 studios in Sydney, Australia, February 4, 2022. | © 2022 Flavio Brancaleone/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock | The Chinese government is interrogating Uyghur Australians visiting Xinjiang, pressing them to collect information on Uyghurs in Australia, including Uyghur language schools.The Chinese government exploits the vulnerability of separated Uyghur families as an opportunity for surveillance and strict monitoring of the Uyghur community in Australia, which has a chilling effect on diaspora activities. Australia and other governments should r…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Zia Yusuf responds to claim Farage wants to sack him. thecanary.co 
As we recently reported, Nigel Farage was forced to tell the media that he would discipline Zia Yusuf over controversial comments he made. Now, the Daily Mail is reporting that the writing may be on the wall for him: üö® NEW: Nigel Farage has reportedly "fallen out of love" with Zia Yusuf A source told […] | By
(2026-08-16). JD Vance admits he wants Americans to be poorer. thecanary.co 
JD Vance — America has a great problem on the horizon; namely that it will one day cease to be the world's global reserve currency. Should this happen, America would almost certainly cease to be the richest and most powerful country in the world. And should that happen, its citizens would have to come to […] | By
(2026-08-16). The Racist, Anti Worker War Criminals Tom Tiffany and Donald Trump Love Pedophiles, Hate Unions. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). An Open Letter to Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. gilbertdoctorow.com Sir I address you today as a Belgian citizen to his Prime Minister. In essays which I published last December, I praised you for your courage and extraordinary political-organizational skills. You received the unanimous backing of Parliament including from the Left Opposition and cutting across the linguistic divide, to proceed later the same day in …
(2026-08-16). Brazil's Lula launches reelection bid, aims to win back workers to his Workers Party. geo.tv Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's launches his re-election campaign at Primeiro de Maio Stadium in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, August 16, 2026. — Reuters Lula to launch reelection bid where he once led workers' strikes.Gig economy, shrinking unions…
(2026-08-16). Hopes fade in Colombia as more bodies recovered days after powerful quake. tribune.com.pk 
Hopes of finding survivors of the earthquake that struck western Colombia five days ago were dwindling on Saturday, as more bodies were pulled from buildings that collapsed due to the 7.4-magnitude quake that left hundreds dead or missing. | The earthquake struck just after 7: 30am in San Jose del Palmar, toppling apartment buildings and damaging schools, churches, hospitals and homes from the Pacific port of Buenaventura to Colombia's coffee-growing region and major western cities. | Around 290 people have died with 140 more missing and nearly 4,000 more injured, according to official estimates late on Saturda…
(2026-08-16). Sevilla rally, Alaves cruise in La Liga opener. tribune.com.pk 
Sevilla scored from two second-half penalties as they came roaring back from a goal down to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 at home and Alaves hammered 10-man Getafe 3-0 as Spain's LaLiga got under way on Saturday evening. | In a hotly contested late kick-off, a dreadful defensive error by Arouna Sangante allowed Alvaro Garcia to open the scoring for Vallecano in the fourth minute. | The first half was held up by a number of lengthy VAR reviews, with Vallecano keeper Augusto Batalla breathing a ‚Å sigh of relief when a penalty awarded against him for tangling with Sevilla forward Isaac Romero in the…