(2026-08-22). Setting Terms and Deciding Agendas: Opacity and Division in Iranian and American Leadership. moderndiplomacy.eu On Saturday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that a navigation map had been agreed upon in diplomatic talks with Oman. The Iranian spokesman emphasised that the agreement had been reached despite US "obstruction" and efforts to "hinder" the talks. Further, the Iranian Foreign Minister consistently maintained that the Iran-Oman navigation talks are a separate endeavour …
(2026-08-22). Is Washington Quietly Resetting Its Approach to Ending the War in Ukraine? moderndiplomacy.eu Land can be surrendered only once. A security guarantee can be reconsidered whenever a government changes or another war demands Washington's attention. This becomes the centre of the latest American effort to end the war in Ukraine. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may be preparing to travel to Kyiv and Moscow, but renewed diplomacy means …
(2026-08-22). California lawmaker overcomes pro-Israel spending to win special election. aljazeera.com Victory for state Senator Aisha Wahab marks the latest example of a progressive overcoming millions in outside spending.
(2026-08-22). Climate News Worth Celebrating: The Earth Is Getting Greener. wattsupwiththat.com Originally posted at RedState By The Heartland Institute The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Global greening is not a new…
(2026-08-22). Guyana's Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader. aljazeera.com Guyanese diplomat emerges narrowly ahead as the council works towards consensus before Guterres departs.
(2026-08-22). Palestinian-British girl, 6, dies days after family drowned off UK coast. aljazeera.com Saja el-Khawas's death follows that of her mother, father and sister on Tuesday, all of whom drowned.
(2026-08-22). The Crowded Table: Why Four Mediators Have Failed to Fix the Pakistan Afghanistan Ceasefire. moderndiplomacy.eu The ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan resembles a ghost. It exists on paper but peace remains missing on the ground. Along the Durand Line, a 19th century colonial cartograph that Afghanistan has historically disputed, mistrust continues to deepen. Pakistan sees militant sanctuaries across the frontier as a direct threat to its national security. On the …
(2026-08-22). The meaning of the Mecca Pact. links.org.au 
The real meaning of the Mecca Pact between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan lies not in what it is today, contends Michael Prà∂bsting, but in what it reflects and could become in the future.
(2026-08-22). Peru rescues people trapped by landslides on highway for nearly a week. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-21). Hind Rajab's Family Says Israel's Investigation Into Hind's Death Just a PR Ploy. truthout.org Hind Rajab's mother has dismissed the Israeli military's announcement this week that it is opening a supposed criminal investigation into the killing of her 5-year-old daughter, saying that it is nothing more than a PR move meant to distract from Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza. "Why did the investigation and the acknowledgment of the shooting at Hind's car and at the paramedics come only… |
(2026-08-21). No Coming Back From Genocide: Israel's Global Counter-Offensive Has Begun. progressivehub.net RAMZY BAROUD | Z NETWORK…
(2026-08-21). Hormuz in The Balance: Trump's Territorial Bravado, Iran's Defiance and A Chokepoint Still Closed. ummid.com Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz 'New US Territory' via an AI-generated map, insisting it's open and mine-free. Iran mocked the claim, comparing it to annexing California, and vowed the strait stays shut until Washington lifts its blockade and sanctions.
(2026-08-21). NATO members discuss Strait of Hormuz options without alliance involvement. al-monitor.com BRUSSELS, Aug 21 (Reuters) – NATO's top commander convened a videoconference earlier this week to facilitate possible contributions to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, his spokesperson told Reuters, adding that this is not a NATO mission.
(2026-08-21). More than 1,500 ships stuck in Strait of Hormuz may trigger global biological invasions. tribune.com.pk 
The marine organisms accumulating on the hulls of more than 1,500 ships stranded due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions between the United States and Iran could be transported to different parts of the world once the vessels resume their voyages, potentially creating a global "super-spreader" effect for biological invasions. | A study published in the journal Biological Invasions found that biofouling, consisting of marine microorganisms, algae, and invertebrates, can rapidly develop on the hulls of ships that remain stationary for extended periods. | According to the study, more than 1,500 l…
(2026-08-21). Analysis-Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins. al-monitor.com By Humeyra Pamuk, Andrea Shalal and Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) – With the Iran war now at a costly standoff and crises from Ukraine to Gaza still unresolved, President Donald Trump's ambitious foreign policy agenda appears stuck as he heads into November's midterm elections.The setbacks are striking for a president who returned to office last year promising to be a "peacemaker" and made resolving international conflicts a centerpiece of his second-term agenda.
(2026-08-21). Iran must plan to overcome 'unjust sanctions', says Iranian parliament speaker. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that Iran must ‚Å plan to overcome the "unjust ‚Å sanctions", according to his channel on Telegram, Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya news agency reported on Friday. | Ghalibaf's statement came a day after United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the US will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, a move he suggested would lessen the need for new major military operations. | Bessent's comments on Thursday followed President Donald Trump's threat a day ear…
(2026-08-21). Trump waives 'out-of-quota' beef tariffs for 90 days to lower prices. aljazeera.com The president did not mention with whom he made the deal or where the imported ground beef is coming from.
(2026-08-21). 'Guaranteeing Peace And Security': Nicaragua's Tourism Sector Backs Proposed Reforms. popularresistance.org "I'm not a member of any political party, but I believe that the tourism development in our community has been beneficial for the island." | I'm standing with tour guide Luis Argeñal on the green folds of Concepción, looking out over a pastoral scene to the cloud-shrouded Maderas. We are on Ometepe Island, two volcanoes sticking up out of vast Lake Nicaragua. | My family has come to stay in the tiny hamlet of Balgàºe where my husband and I visited twenty-five years ago when we first moved to Nicaragua. Back then, we had arrived by ferry, hitchhiking on the island where buses were scarce, walking along the di…
(2026-08-21). Russia Vows 'Proportionate Response' To Ukrainian Strikes. popularresistance.org Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned on 20 August that Moscow will continue to retaliate against Ukrainian attacks on civilians and infrastructure, while emphasizing that escalation is "not Russia's choice." | "The Russian Armed Forces will respond proportionately to emerging threats and continue the special military operation in order to accomplish the tasks set by President Vladimir Putin," Zakharova said in an interview with Izvestia, adding that Kiev has demonstrated a "complete unwillingness to negotiate." | "Escalation is not our choice," she stated.
2026-08-21: Mojtaba's Allies To Derail Trump's 'D-Day' Plan? Xi Keeps Oil Flowing While Putin Expands Trade Ties
Trump's bid to economically isolate Iran could face a major obstacle as China and Russia deepen their ties with Tehran. Washington has launched an "economic D-Day" campaign targeting Iran's oil exports, financial channels and international partners. But China remains Iran's biggest oil customer, while Russia continues expanding trade and strategic cooperation with Tehran outside Western markets.
indcatholicnews.com (2026-08-21). African Catholic Clergy invoke continent's history of war and Apartheid to demand end to violence in the Holy LandCatholic clergy from South Africa, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Senegal, Mali and Uganda – including Cardinal Stephen Brislin of South Africa – have issued a joint statement declaring that the policies and actions of the Government of Israel in Gaza constitute genocide. The statement is issued on behalf of Priests Against Genocide
dailysabah.com (2026-08-21). Türkiye seeks Interpol red notices for Netanyahu over genocide chargesArrest warrants for Netanyahu and Moskovitch were issued back in July, as part of proceedings before Istanbul's 11th High Criminal Court. The Justice Ministry NOW seeks red notices for the two men to facilitate their international location and arrest…
(2026-08-21). USA And Israel Put Drug Cartel-Linked US Citizen In Power In Colombia. popularresistance.org The United States has a long history of meddling in the internal affairs of Latin America. But in recent years, US interference has become even more extreme and explicit. | And it is not just the US that is meddling in Latin American politics, but also Israel. | A case study of this foreign interference is the political situation today in Colombia. | Colombia has a new, multimillionaire, far-right president named Abelardo de la Espriella. He is a US citizen who voted for Donald Trump, and worked for years as a lawyer in Miami, Florida, defending drug traffickers. | De la Espriella has outsourced Colombia's foreig…
(2026-08-21). Inside ICE's Broken System For Inspecting Detention Facilities. popularresistance.org When the inspectors came to Prairieland Detention Facility, pancakes appeared on the breakfast menu, Leqaa Kordia recalled. The walls sported a fresh coat of paint. A new water cooler appeared in the intake room. In the days before the inspection in December 2025, Kordia — who had been held at the Texas ICE facility for nine months at that point — said she observed a dramatic transformation. | A sub-agency of ICE, the Office of Detention Oversight (ODO) is required to inspect detention facilities like Prairieland, making sure conditions are safe and align with detention standards. If a facility gets a…
(2026-08-21). China's Iran Dilemma: What Happens If Tehran Quits the NPT—and War With the US Erupts? moderndiplomacy.eu China opposes the US and Western escalation against Iran and insists on condemning the US and Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear targets. China considers the US and Israeli military attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter. While Beijing officially adheres to nuclear non-proliferation, it will hold the …
(2026-08-21). Perfect timing for Trump's 'insanity' and nuclear war. infobrics.org For the warmongering oligarchy in Washington DC, Trump's mental (un)fitness plays into the equation perfectly. Namely, if they somehow push him to drop a low-yield nuclear weapon on Iran, they can use that as the perfect excuse to depose him as a "lunatic". They'd get rid of the incumbent they detest so much and force Iran to surrender (or so they believe).
(2026-08-21). US threatens Iran with blockade, 'toughest ever sanctions' as China pushes diplomacy. geo.tv People walk by a mural depicting Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on a street in Tehran, Iran, August 13, 2026. — ReutersChina rejects US sanctions on Iran, says pressure won't resolve crisis.Beijing buys more than 80% of Iran's shipped oil, Kpler data shows.Trump…
(2026-08-21). King Abdullah visits China as region hedges against US unpredictability. al-monitor.com With no end in sight to the war in Iran and an unchecked Israeli policy across the region, the kingdom is hedging against future uncertainty and a less predictable US policy.
(2026-08-21). Bessent says US to impose ever sanctions on Iran, urges China to cooperate. al-monitor.com Aug 20 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday Washington will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran and urged Beijing to cooperate with the U.S., but China said sanctions will not help in resolving the issue.Bessent said he would hold a press conference on Monday to discuss details."It is a one-two punch. We have the blockade (on Iran), and we are going to have the toughest sanctions in history," Bessent told CNBC. "It is going to work in Iran and we are going to collapse this regime."
(2026-08-19). Why the US Cut Military Exercises in South Korea Short. thealtworld.com 
The US cutting drills short in South Korea isn't a sign of political pivot, but one of resource management as its wars against Russia, Iran, and preparations against China continue to accelerate. | The US knows North Korea is not a real threat and maintains troops in South Korea solely to encircle/threaten China. | Unless the US both pulls troops out of Asia AND ends its political capture of South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines — nothing is changing about US objectives, just the means through which it pursues them. |
(2026-08-21). Headlines for August 21, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. Treasury to Sanction Iran and Its Trading Partners: "You Are Either With Us or Against Us", USS Abraham Lincoln Heads for San Diego After Record Wartime Deployment, Houthis Clash with Yemeni Forces in Largest-Scale Fighting Since 2022 Truce, Sudan's Humanitarian Catastrophe Grows as 200,000 Are Displaced by Fighting and Flooding, "The People Want the Fall of the Regime": Tunisian Protesters Demand Ouster of Kais Saied, Human Rights Watch: Russian Mercenaries Led Massacre of Civilians in Mali Village Raid, Armed Israeli Settlers Kill and Wound Palestinians During Raid on Village…
(2026-08-21). Houthis claim new strikes on Saudi Arabia after IRGC warning: What to know. al-monitor.com A senior Iranian commander said Saudi Arabia will be unable to the defeat the Yemeni group as the conflict intensifies.
(2026-08-21). Caught in the middle, Oman shrugs off latest Iran threat. al-monitor.com For the second time in months, President Donald Trump has threatened to strike the US partner as it holds talks with Iran.
(2026-08-21). 'Bloodthirsty psychopath' Israel's Ben-Gvir touts viewing booths at gallows for Palestinians. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Brett Wilkins Still drawing international censure for his genocidal call to kill dozens of Gazans daily, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has faced fresh condemnation after visiting the construction site of a gallows where Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis are set to be hanged to death, with select Israelis gathering as spectators.
(2026-08-21). How a Swedish Palestinian minister raised controversy with Star of David. aljazeera.com Incidents of anti-Semitism have been on the rise in Europe since Israel's genocidal war on Gaza began.
(2026-08-21). Denuncia del bloqueo genocida contra Cuba llegó hasta el histórico Puente del Medio sobre el Rin (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Las y los activistas de la Asociación SuizaCuba mantienen un doble compromiso: denunciar, con un acto el día 17 de cada mes, el bloqueo y la agresión permanente de Estados Unidos contra Cuba; y, por otro, celebrar en estos días el legado del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro en su Centenario.
(2026-08-21). Cuban deputy minister of foreign trade denounces silent genocide against the island. radiohc.cu Cuba is suffering a silent genocide today, caused by the blockade measures imposed by the United States that threaten the lives of its population. | This was denounced in Montevideo by the island's Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, Déborah Rivas, in an appearance on the program "Legitima Mañana" of the Caras y Caretas multimedia group. | She emphasized the human cost that Washington is causing by depriving Cuba of its oil supply. | The social repercussions of this blockade are severely evident in daily life, she stressed. | In the area of public hea…
(2026-08-21). International notes: Communist parties unite against imperialism. cpusa.org 
The 24th International Meeting of Communist and Workers' Parties | The 24th International Meeting of Communist and Workers' Parties (IMCWP) convened in Havana, Cuba, from Aug. 7-8, 2026. Hosted by the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), the meeting brought together over 100 delegates representing 49 communist and workers' parties from around the world, including the Communist Party USA. | The meeting adopted a Plan of Action which
(2026-08-21). Nord Stream bombing suspect to Hollywood fixer: Who is Volodymyr Zhuravlev? aljazeera.com German authorities allege that Ukrainian scuba diver Volodymyr Zhuravlev was involved in the Nord Stream explosions.
(2026-08-21). The political legacy of Fidel Castro on the 100th anniversary of his birth. wsws.org On the centenary of Fidel Castro's birth, the WSWS is republishing its 2016 assessment of his political legacy. The disaster confronting Cuban workers today is not a break with Castroism but its outcome.
(2026-08-21). Trump begins deporting Venezuelans, Colombians, Cubans and other migrants to Liberia. wsws.org A US deportation flight carrying Venezuelans, Cubans and Colombians landed in Liberia Thursday, the first under an agreement to transfer 1,200 people to one of the world's poorest countries.
(2026-08-21). Iniciará Educación Superior nuevo curso con procesos descentralizados y actividades docentes desde los territorios. radiohc.cu La Educación Superior cubana reanuda sus actividades y comenzará el curso académico 2026-2027 el próximo 1ro. de septiembre en todas las universidades e instituciones del país, incluyendo las pertenecientes a otros organismos formadores. | Este proceso se desarrollará en medio de un escenario nacional marcado por la agudización de la situación de desabastecimiento de combustible en el país, originada por la política agresiva sostenida del gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra el pueblo de Cuba, que provoca un recrudecimiento del bloqueo energético, financiero y económico. | Frente a esta realidad, el sistema de E…
(2026-08-21). Denuncia del bloqueo contra Cuba desde el histórico Puente del Medio sobre el Rin. radiohc.cu 
Los activistas de la Asociación SuizaCuba mantienen un doble compromiso: denunciar, con un acto el día 17 de cada mes, el bloqueo y la agresión permanente de Estados Unidos contra Cuba; y, por otro, celebrar en estos días el legado del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro en su Centenario. | El pasado 17 de agosto, como cada mes, tomaron un lugar emblemático de Suiza. En este caso, el histórico Puente del Medio (Mittlere Bràºcke) sobre el Rin, en Basilea, lugar tradicional para nadadores de toda Europa, para recordar que el 17 de diciembre de 2014 Barack Obama prometió normalizar sus relaciones con Cuba, algo que…
(2026-08-21). Acusación fiscal en Bolivia: Cerimedo "planificó" el ataque y "dirigió remotamente la emboscada" para matar a su novia. cubadebate.cu La acusación de los fiscales contra el exasesor presidencial y especialista en campañas electorales Fernando Cerimedo es lapidaria: señala que "dirigió remotamente la emboscada" para matar a su novia Nadia Beller, la presionó para que se encontrara con sus asesinos, controló por teléfono el ataque y luego intentó huir de Bolivia en un avión.
(2026-08-21). Denuncian en Cuba nuevas sanciones de EE.UU. contra empresas e instituciones de la Isla. radiohc.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, y el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, condenaron este jueves el reciente anuncio del Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos sobre la inclusión de nuevas entidades, directivos y funcionarios cubanos en sus listas de sanciones. | A través de una publicación en la red social X, Díaz-Canel calificó las medidas de unilaterales y reafirmó la postura del Ejecutivo de la isla frente a la política de Washington: | "Los verdugos parecen haber escogido los jueves para hacer públicas sus listas negras con nombres de personas e instituciones…
(2026-08-21). La Educación Superior iniciará el nuevo curso con procesos descentralizados y actividades docentes desde los territorios. cubadebate.cu La Educación Superior cubana reanuda sus actividades y comenzará el curso académico 2026-2027 el próximo 1ro. de septiembre en todas las universidades e instituciones del país, incluyendo las pertenecientes a otros organismos formadores.
(2026-08-21). Protagonismo eterno a la mujer cubana. radiohc.cu 
Desde las trincheras del Moncada y el Granma hasta la construcción del socialismo en el presente, la mujer cubana ha escrito con su entrega y valentía las páginas más gloriosas de la Revolución, un protagonismo que quedó exaltado en el acto de condecoraciones por el aniversario 66 de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas (FMC), y en el que se reconoció con las más altas condecoraciones a dignas hijas del pueblo que, fieles al legado del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro y Vilma Espín continúan haciendo posible la obra colectiva.
(2026-08-21). Presidente y canciller de Cuba denuncian nuevas sanciones de EEUU contra empresas e instituciones de la isla. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, y el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, condenaron este jueves el reciente anuncio del Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos sobre la inclusión de nuevas entidades, directivos y funcionarios cubanos en sus listas de sanciones.
(2026-08-21). Cercanos a Trump sugieren más presión sobre Cuba. radiohc.cu El America First Policy Institute (AFPI), ultraconservador tanque pensante de Estados Unidos, sugirió más presión sobre Cuba en un sesgado informe apuntalado en lo que hoy caracteriza la narrativa contra la isla: las mentiras y calumnias. | Desde su título: 'La dictadura vecina: Cuba y la lucha por el hemisferio occidental', el texto de 42 páginas se posiciona en torno al discurso en Washington desde el retorno a la Casa Blanca del presidente Donald Trump en enero de 2025. | Se presenta al país caribeño como una amenaza para la seguridad nacional de Estados Unidos, como un patrocinador del terrorismo y un peligro…
(2026-08-21). Reportan accidente de un tren de carga en Camagàºey. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio del Transporte y la Unión de Ferrocarriles de Cuba reportan que a las 3: 10 pm de hoy, un tren de carga al servicio de la transportación de contenedores, sufrió un accidente en Camagàºey que provocó el descarrilamiento de 14 de los 27 vagones de esa formación, de los cuales 25 estaban cargados.
(2026-08-21). Pope Leo urges the world to 'help begin reconstruction' of Gaza. aljazeera.com Pope Leo XIV is appealing to authorities around the world to support the people of Gaza who are 'still suffering'.
(2026-08-21). Western allies slam Israel for ending World Central Kitchen strike probe. aljazeera.com UK, Australia and Canada call Israel's decision not to investigate deadly 2024 strike on a Gaza aid convoy 'shameful'.
(2026-08-21). Turkey to seek Interpol notice for Netanyahu in Gaza flotilla case. al-monitor.com ISTANBUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Turkey said on Friday it would seek an Interpol red notice for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of a domestic criminal case linked to an attack on activists seeking to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
(2026-08-21). Smuggling booms in Gaza — and Palestinians aren't the ones profiting. thecanary.co 
An Associated Press (AP) investigation has revealed that the smuggling of goods into Gaza has skyrocketed since Israel began to restrict everything from basic necessities to wood and x-ray machines flowing into the territory. The AP investigation used Israeli court documents and interviews with truckers, traders, Palestinians, abd UN and Israeli officials to draw its conclusions. It […] | By
(2026-08-21). Democracy Now! 2026-08-21 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 21, 2026; As International Pressure Grows, Israel Finally Opens Probe into 2024 Killing of Hind Rajab in Gaza; Meet Loui Ridi: Palestinian American Returns to West Bank Home Besieged by Israeli Settlers; How Trump Admin Weaponized "Antisemitism" Probes to Dismantle Higher Education "Brick by Brick" | Headlines for August 21, 2026; As International Pressure Grows, Israel Finally Opens Probe into 2024 Killing of Hind Rajab in Gaza; Meet Loui Ridi: Palestinian American Returns to West Bank Home Besieged by Israeli Settlers; How Trump Admin Weaponized "AntisemitismR…
(2026-08-21). Israel murders children, police in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Israeli soldiers detain and then mark Palestinians in occupied West Bank with numbers on their faces and arms.
(2026-08-21). UK, Canada, Australia slam Israel ending probe into aid worker killings. al-monitor.com Britain, Canada, and Australia on Friday condemned as "shameful" Israel's decision to close an investigation into the death of seven aid workers killed in Gaza in 2024. | The World Central Kitchen employees ⚪ three Britons, a dual US-Canadian national, a Pole, an Australian, and a Palestinian ⚪ died in a drone strike on their vehicle convoy after overseeing the unloading of a food aid shipment.
(2026-08-21). Sunday 9/20: Paws: A Benefit for the Sulala Animal Rescue in Gaza. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center – 2414 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-08-21). L.A.'s Best Arepas Find a Permanent Home In Mar Vista. lataco.com For seven years, you could only find these loaded Venezuelan beauties made with nixtamalized maiz criollo at a few farmers markets. Now you can find them any day of the week.
(2026-08-21). Venezuela Receives 191 Citizens Deported from the US. orinocotribune.com A total of 191 Venezuelan citizens arrived in the city of Barcelona, Anzoátegui state, from the United States, on flight number 167 of the Return to the Homeland Great Mission. | On Wednesday, August 19, the authorities of the mission formally The staff deployed at the airport terminal implemented the necessary logistical measures to ensure the proper reception of the returnees. | The Return to the Homeland Great Mission reported that the returnees were receiv…
(2026-08-21). Venezuela's Oil Export Revival Hits a Wall as Tankers Face Month-Long Delays. moderndiplomacy.eu Venezuela's attempt to rapidly revive its oil industry is running into a major obstacle: the country's aging ports cannot handle the growing flow of crude. Tankers are reportedly waiting as long as 30 days to load, creating a de facto ceiling on exports even as production and international demand rise. The bottleneck highlights a deeper …
(2026-08-21). Latin American Youth Solidarity Brigade Arrives in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com A brigade of more than 30 young people from nine Latin American countries arrived in Caracas, Venezuela, on Monday, August 17, for a 10-day solidarity visit to the country. The brigade has been organized by ALBA Movements. | During August 17-26, activists from Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Chile, and Panama will engage in experiences in socialist communes and temporary shelters for victims of the June 24 double earthquake, as well as visit the sites affected by the US bombing of January 3. The group will also carry out volunteer work, cultural activities, and tree plantati…
(2026-08-21). Venezuela Begins Operational Tests at Provisional Terminals for Simón Bolívar International Airport. orinocotribune.com Operational tests have begun at the provisional terminals under construction at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, La Guaira state, Venezuela, following the severe damage inflicted on the runways and principal facilities at Venezuela's main airport during the June 24 earthquakes. | According to specialized local outlets, the tests were conducted this Wednesday, August 19, with Laser Airlines and Conviasa, allowing the carriers to evaluate check-in times and airport controls. The air-conditioning system, boarding flows, and, in particular, passenger-security protocols were also tested. | Among other…
(2026-08-21). Hong Kong: Activists Convicted for Tiananmen Vigils. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Thousands of people attend a candlelight vigil for victims of the Chinese government's brutal military crackdown in June 1989 on protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square at Victoria Park, Hong Kong, June 4, 2019. | © AP Photo/Vincent Yu, File…
(2026-08-21). 'Very unusual': UK Palestine activists could be sentenced as terrorists. aljazeera.com Court to rule on whether five activists accused of vandalising a Barclays bank will face terrorism sentencing.
(2026-08-21). The Emerging Geography of Science: China in the middle? mronline.org 
IN June 2026, The Nature Index, one of the most well-regarded barometers of high-quality research, issued the annual Research Leaders rankings.
(2026-08-21). UNESCO chief reaffirms support for Lebanon, announces assistance. ecns.cn The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has increased its targeted assistance for emergency education response and recovery in Lebanon to 1.8 million U.S. dollars, as the organization's Director-General, Khaled El-Enany, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country during his first official visit.
(2026-08-21). China's Pingyao International Photography Festival draws nearly 20,000 works from over 2,600 photographers. ecns.cn More than 2,600 photographers from 34 countries and regions and 21 Chinese provinces have registered for the 26th Pingyao International Photography Festival, which will open on Sept. 19 in the ancient city of Pingyao in north China's Shanxi Province, organizers said Thursday.
(2026-08-21). Monday 9/21: Seaside: Peace Day Film and Potluck. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955…
(2026-08-21). Sunday 8/30: Meet Scott Wiener: grill and thrill. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2026-08-21). London bus drivers speak after Unite union cancels heatwave strike. wsws.org Unite said there will be a ballot before the next strike scheduled for the 25th, although several bus drivers told the World Socialist Web Site they had received no details of the deal. | This pact offers the working classes of the signatory countries no protection whatsoever. It bids them to a chain of conflicts stretching from the Eastern Mediterranean to South Asia and drives them into war.
(2026-08-21). Beijing's Jan—July exports hit record high. ecns.cn Beijing region posted goods trade of 2.12 trillion yuan ($293.6 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 16.3% yearonyear, Beijing Customs said Thursday.
(2026-08-21). Korea Varsity Researchers Develop Electromagnetically Controllable Gene Switch. ummid.com A team of researchers at Dongguk University, South Korea has developed a novel electromagnetic field (EMF) responsive gene switch which represents a powerful non-invasive platform for gene research and therapy.
(2026-08-21). Presidents of Belarus, Myanmar meet for official talks at Palace of Independence. eng.belta.by Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko is holding a meeting at the | Palace of Independence with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, who is | currently paying an official visit to Belarus.
(2026-08-21). Iga Swiatek into Cincinnati semis. tribune.com.pk 
Iga Swiatek moved into the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters as Elena Rybakina was forced to retire with a heel injury less than half an hour into their clash Thursday. | Rybakina's withdrawal raised concerns over the fitness of the world number two Kazakh just 10 days before the start of the US Open. | Trailing 4-1 in the opening set of Thursday's Cincinnati quarter-final, Rybakina suddenly pulled up short at 40-all, heading to her bench and consulting with the trainer. | She went back out and played one more point before quitting. | "I was feeling anxious watching the whole situation," said her o…
(2026-08-21). For U.S. Schools, A Lie That Lasts 50 Years Is No Longer a Lie. davidswanson.org I mention schools because something bothers me the most there, but I could mention newspapers or talk shows or Wikipedia — in any of these fora, once a lie lasts long enough, even if it's been thoroughly debunked repeatedly for decades or centuries it's still something other than a lie. It's still the thing you …
(2026-08-21). Three-quarters of Americans would oppose a data center near their home, new polling finds. nationofchange.org Your gift is being matched, dollar for dollar. A member of our board is matching contributions to our summer drive up to $2,000, until the drive ends on 24 August.
(2026-08-21). Smedley Butler Blazed Path for U.S. Empire at Turn of 20th Century, Then He Became Ardent Critic of Gangster Capitalism. covertactionmagazine.com That tension—between the ideal of the United States as a leading champion of democracy on the one hand and a leading destroyer of democracy on the other—remains the often-unacknowledged fault line running through American politics today. — Jonathan M. Katz, Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire [1] …
(2026-08-21). Lukashenko identifies priority in Belarus-Myanmar cooperation. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "An intensive dialogue at the top level has helped Minsk and Naypyidaw secure substantial progress in all the key avenues recently. The most important step was the opening of the embassies of the two countries this year."
(2026-08-21). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-21). US Vice President JD Vance holds midterm election rally in Ohio hometown. aljazeera.com The vice president's speech hinged heavily on economic themes, as voter confidence slips for Republican policies.
(2026-08-21). Russia eyes railway route to secure India's oil supplies. infobrics.org Most crude to India passes through or near the Hormuz Strait.
(2026-08-21). Interview with News X World: Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing Gathers in Kiev on 24 August. gilbertdoctorow.com minutes 7.38 to 22.00…
(2026-08-21). China's GAC enters Ghanaian market with new range of automobiles. ecns.cn Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC) has officially launched its brand onto the Ghanaian market, unveiling a fleet of its latest sophisticated automobiles for the local market.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). Australia's leadership spill history might still teach the UK what not to do. thecanary.co 
In the early 2000s, Australia topped the charts for an interesting political indicator: the most leadership spills. Since that time, the Australian Labor Party has tightened down on debate and dissent, perhaps in an effort to look united after bad polling has driven various leaders out of office. History may be about to repeat itself […] | By
(2026-08-21). Antigovernment protesters take to Tunisia's streets for second month. aljazeera.com Tunisia has seen an uptick in protests as economic conditions in the country have deteriorated.
(2026-08-21). AI's Natural Gas Addiction Could be Deadly for Communities. juancole.com By | ( This is creating a backlash, with
(2026-08-21). Latin America and Caribbean Undergoing Unprecedented Demographic Changes due to Aging of Populations and Persistent Inequalities. orinocotribune.com Latin America and the Caribbean is facing an unprecedented demographic situation, with declining fertility, population aging, the transformation of family structures and complex international migration all occurring against a backdrop of persistent inequalities and weakening social mobility and cohesion, associated with gaps in institutional quality and ineffective governance, according to a new
(2026-08-21). State takeover of Fort Worth ISD leads to 800 resignations, 569% increase in uncertified teachers. wsws.org The Texas state government, as with state and local governments across the country controlled by both parties, is engaged in a huge attack on public education.
(2026-08-21). Saturday 8/22: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Berkeley Marina, Seabreeze Parking lot at 598 University Ave…
(2026-08-21). Breakfast shop owner's gesture to child with cancer sparks wave of giving. ecns.cn A breakfast shop owner in Hefei, Anhui Province, quietly slipped 100 yuan ($15) and two cups of soy milk into a food delivery order Monday after learning it was for a child undergoing chemotherapy. The act quickly went viral, inspiring pay-it-forward orders and nationwide support.
(2026-08-21). Leh swells after heavy downpour. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a flood alert for Rawalpindi's Nullah Leh after three days of continuous rainfall in the twin cities. The Rawalpindi administration earlier sounded flood-warning sirens as heavy rain intensified, with the water level at Kattarian crossing 22 feet and reaching 16 feet near Gawalmandi Bridge, up from earlier readings of 19 feet and 15 feet, respectively. | Rainfall later eased in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, allowing water levels in Leh to fall after the channel reached its day's peak. According to the flood control room, the water level at Kattarian fell to 1…
(2026-08-21). Why Is Ukraine's Ousted Defence Minister Heading to the U.S. for Defence Tech Funding? moderndiplomacy.eu Fedorov Plans U.S. Trip After Leaving Defence Ministry Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov is planning to travel to the United States to raise funding for new defence technology projects, according to a source close to the former minister who spoke to Reuters. Fedorov was dismissed from the defence ministry in July, triggering protests in …
(2026-08-21). Altadena Residents Haunted By Flock Cameras Installed After Deadly Fire. lataco.com "Altadena has spoken," Shawna Dawson Beer tells L.A. TACO. "We don't want surveillance cameras. We don't want Flock replaced by another company's cameras. We don't want to play surveillance company whack-a-mole. We want a say in whether this technology is deployed in our community at all."
(2026-08-21). 80th Independence Day: The Way Forward. ummid.com The Jantar Mantar initiative is just the beginning, a long way to go to restore the dreams of Gandhi and Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh and Subhash Bose, Maulana Azad and Sardar Patel.
(2026-08-21). Saudi crown prince heads to France as ties deepen: What to expect. al-monitor.com Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will start a visit to Paris this weekend, his fourth to France since his appointment in 2017.
(2026-08-21). Europe's hottest town says climate change is reshaping daily life. tribune.com.pk 
Five years after Floridia registered Europe's highest-ever temperature, residents say extreme heat is no longer measured by records but by its impact on daily life, keeping people indoors, reducing social interaction and threatening livelihoods. | The August 2021 record of 48.8 degrees Celsius (119.8 degrees Fahrenheit) turned the Sicilian town into a symbol of Europe's warming climate as the continent emerged from COVID-19 restrictions. | Today, increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves are driving people indoors, leaving streets and piazzas deserted and prompting some residents to compare the extreme hea…
(2026-08-21). Is Burnham feeling the heat on Rosebank? thecanary.co 
On the day the government ended its 'public consultation' on whether to allow drilling from a controversial new oil field, scientists sprayed fire extinguishers at the energy department, dozens of protestors rallied outside the Treasury and hundreds of famous musicians wrote to the Prime Minister. These different groups are all aligned in their message: greenlighting […] | By
(2026-08-21). 'Irrational, Ineffective, Dangerous': French Inquiry Condemns UK Border Policy. bylinetimes.com A French parliamentary inquiry has described the UK-France border deal as "irrational, ineffective and dangerous", warning of its consequences for human rights. | The inquiry, which was published last month, is the first democratic evaluation of the UK-France border deal since the initial Le Touquet agreement, which allows UK border checks to be carried out on French soil and French checks in the UK, came into force in 2004. | The findings have highlighted the violent consequences of the policies implemented in northern France. The inquiry found current border policy to be "irrational from a democratic standpo…
(2026-08-21). NOAA Proposes Amending the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5). wattsupwiththat.com Its answer amounts to: go back and check the work.
(2026-08-21). Florida Politics Embody How Black People Are Not A Monolith — For Better And Worse [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-08-21). Iran vows 'devastating' response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said on Friday that its response to any new United States threats would be "devastating" after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership. | The Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces, Major General Ali Abdollahi, said the Islamic Republic's reaction would be broad and decisive. | "With preparedness across land, sea, air, air defence and cyberspace, Iran's armed forces will respond to the enemy's new threats with crushing, punishing and devastating responses," Abdollahi was quoted as saying by Iranian media. | Earlier, Iranian Pa…
(2026-08-21). Reform Councils Accused of Seeking to Hide LGBT+ Books in Libraries as Unions Fight to Keep Pride on the Shelves. bylinetimes.com Unions have launched a campaign to defend the "freedom of libraries and librarians" from anti-LGBT+ political interference following a spate of clampdowns by Reform-run councils. | In recent months, Reform councillors in the Midlands counties of Staffordshire and Warwickshire have sought to reduce the visibility of LGBTQ+ books and other materials in local libraries. | In Staffordshire, library staff have reportedly been instructed not to celebrate Pride and to remove Pride-related displays, events and communications. A spokesperson for the council told this outlet a decision to "review and refocus the use of…
(2026-08-21). Pakistan's Imran Khan back to prison after evaluation at hospital. aljazeera.com Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was sent back to prison after being transferred for a medical evaluation.
(2026-08-21). Is China Preparing to Let Its Rare Earth Truce With Washington Expire? moderndiplomacy.eu When China agreed to suspend its sweeping new rare earth export controls in November 2025, Washington and Beijing appeared to have stepped away from another major escalation in their trade confrontation. The measures announced last October were suspended until November 10, 2026, which provided temporary relief to industries dependent on Chinese rare earths. But according …
(2026-08-21). Optimizing Recombinant Protein Production for Scalable Biologics Manufacturing. moderndiplomacy.eu Somewhere between a single genetically engineered cell and a life-saving therapy sits one of biotechnology's most demanding balancing acts. Turning a promising molecule into a medicine that reaches millions of patients means mastering recombinant protein production at a scale few outside the industry ever see. Key Factors Influencing Recombinant Protein Production Efficiency Picture a single …
(2026-08-21). Maha Direct 2nd Yr Engg 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to release today i.e. Friday August 14, 2026 on its official website 'dse2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round II of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Engineering and Technology (BE and B Tech) courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-21). India After July 2026 Gen Z Protests. ummid.com Can we expect a democratic resistance and change of the dispensation from an autocratic one to democratic one, the one upholding Indian Constitution and values secularism, democracy and inclusive nationalism?
(2026-08-21). The Culture War Is the Class War: A Letter to the 'Post-Woke' Left. orinocotribune.com 
By Tony Chamas — Aug 18, 2026 | A Theory of the Two Lefts | This essay serves as the fourth and final essay in my Genealogy of Wokeism series. But you don't need to read those essays first before reading this one. For those who want a rigorous, historically grounded definition of what wokeism is, I would direct them to
(2026-08-21). Philadelphia photographer shows girls' experiences at Jewish summer camp in new book. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As summer begins its wind-down in Philadelphia, a South Philly photographer is presenting a photo project documenting Jewish girls during the formative period of summer camp. | Rachel Wisniewski's book "Anyone can l…
(2026-08-21). Belarusian ambassador meets with Zimbabwean president. eng.belta.by The parties reviewed the progress in implementing the agreements reached | by the leaders of Belarus and Zimbabwe.
(2026-08-21). Inter set for Serie A title defence. tribune.com.pk 
Inter Milan begin their Serie A title defence on Saturday as clear favourites to retain the Scudetto, but the reigning champions have undergone significant changes since completing a league and Italian Cup double in May. | Cristian Chivu is entering his second season in charge and has reshaped a squad he inherited from Simone Inzaghi little over a year ago. | The Romanian has focused on rejuvenating an ageing team while adding a distinctly Premier League flavour during the summer transfer window. | Spanish goalkeeper Josep Martinez is expected to take over from the departed Yann Sommer as part of a refreshed r…
(2026-08-21). Shanghai and Hong Kong researchers unlocks key heart repair mechanism. ecns.cn A joint research team from Shanghai and Hong Kong published a landmark study in the journal Science on Friday, revealing the mechanisms behind the heart's innate emergency blood-supply pathway. The discovery could lead to game-changing treatments for acute myocardial infarction.
(2026-08-21). South Korea footballers urge safety after extreme heat statistics. aljazeera.com South Korea professional football association urges stronger heat protections in face of rising temperatures.
(2026-08-21). Closure of al-Makha port leaves workers and traders fearing for the future. aljazeera.com Houthi attacks on al-Makha port forced it to suspend operations, leaving workers without jobs and traders concerned.
(2026-08-21). Saturday 8/22: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday Saturday August 22nd 10am-Noon. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-08-21). Tunisia opposition protests against president amid economic discontent. al-monitor.com TUNIS, Aug 20 (Reuters) – Activists and opponents of Tunisian President Kais Saied took to the streets of Tunis on Thursday, calling for his departure and the restoration of democracy in the latest protest against his governance amid growing political and economic discontent.Hundreds of protesters said they reject "one-man rule" and "a slide towards dictatorship," and urged the release of jailed opposition figures, activists and journalists.
(2026-08-21). The Mecca Accord: A View from Islamabad. fpif.org When President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on August 17 to
(2026-08-21). TRAPPED IN AN OILY FOOL'S PARADISE. indybay.org Delusion and Catastrophic reality…
(2026-08-21). The drive to dictatorship and the political radicalization in the United States. wsws.org "The drive to dictatorship and the political radicalization in the United States" is the second of six resolutions adopted unanimously by the Ninth National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US).
(2026-08-21). Myanmar military bombing kills 14 at Buddhist monastery, opposition reports. aljazeera.com More than 100 people were in the monastery for a religious retreat, according to a local resident.
(2026-08-21). Lukashenko highlights shared vision of global trends between Belarus, Myanmar. eng.belta.by "Once again, we have seen that Belarus and Myanmar aligned not | only by common economic interests but also by a similar vision of global | processes and a desire to build long-term, constructive relations based…
(2026-08-21). Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II. eng.belta.by "Your tireless pastoral work, wise mentorship, and commitment to | traditional values have earned you deep respect both in Armenia and far | beyond its borders," the Belarusian leader emphasized.
(2026-08-21). The Data Center Backlash Has a Practical Fix. wattsupwiththat.com The third rail was never the data center. It was the leader who reached for the easy win and forgot whose backyard it landed in.
(2026-08-21). MCC NEET UG Round 1 Result 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) is releasing on its official website 'mcc.nic.in' Seat Allotment Result 2026 of MCC NEET UG 2026 (MBBS / BDS) Round 1 Counselling today i.e. August 19, 2026.
(2026-08-21). Sunday 8/23: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-08-21). Usman admits Pakistan bowling was 'not up to the mark'. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan spinner Ali Usman claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul on Thursday but England took a commanding grip on the first Test at Headingley, leading by 195 runs with two wickets remaining after Joe Root and Jordan Cox turned a promising overnight stand into a 150-run partnership. | Usman's late burst offered Pakistan some relief after England had capitalised on inconsistent bowling throughout the day. The visitors had enjoyed helpful conditions when play finally began following rain delays, with the ball moving under grey skies and artificial lights. | But Pakistan failed to maintain the required lines…
(2026-08-21). From Lucknow to Azamgarh: Students Protesting Against Yogi Govt Across UP. ummid.com Lucknow, Azamgarh, Kannauj, Hamirpur and Fatehpur, the list of Uttar Pradesh cities where students, Gen Alpha, are protesting against the Adityanath Government is growing with every passing day.
(2026-08-21). Gulf gold empire claims hundreds of African lives in mine collapses. thecanary.co 
Mine collapse — Over 100 African workers died recently in a horrific artisanal mine collapse at the illicit Zamboye mine. The riverside Zamboye mine borders between western Central African Republic (CAR) and eastern Cameroon. Red Cross volunteer Gervais Ganagoroh, involved in the relief effort, told AP news agency that more than 100 bodies had been […] | By
(2026-08-21). Madison, August 29, 2026: Food Drive and Fundraiser for the Sunshine Place Ice Cream Social. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-21). Madhya Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Result Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh is releasing on its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' Round 1 Seat Allotment Result of NEET UG 2026 (Medical MBBS and Dental – BDS) Counselling today i.e. Thursday August 20, 2026.
(2026-08-21). CWA News Workers Protest Palantir Partnership. wibailoutpeople.org Last week, members of The NewsGuild-CWA from over two dozen Locals, signed a joint statement condemning USA Today Co.'s (formerly Gannett) partnership with data analytics company Palantir Technologies. In the statement, members express concern that the partnership "threatens to undermine trust in our news outlets and raises serious questions about the data security of our …
(2026-08-21). How Should Ireland Use Its Presidency of the European Union? We're Glad You Asked. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Elizabeth Cullen, Lex Innocentium 21st Century, World BEYOND War, August 21, 2026 | "…the world's most important work, the work of peace".
| —President J.F. Kennedy Dáil Eireann 1963 | In November 2025, the government asked the Irish people to propose themes for their upcoming Presidency of the European Union
(2026-08-21). Is China-US Trust Down to a Single Day? moderndiplomacy.eu According to an exclusive report from POLITICO, Xi Jinping's planned September visit to the United States has reportedly been shortened to just one day. If accurate, this would suggest that the outcomes and hard-won trust built during the two leaders' May meeting in Beijing have nearly evaporated. Historically, instances in which a Chinese leader has …
(2026-08-21). Trump Moves to Scale Back US War Drills in Korea. We Should Support That. truthout.org President Donald Trump's social media post on August 16 calling for a substantial reduction in U.S.-South Korea military exercises triggered panic across partisan lines. Instead of just pointing to the high costs of the exercises and unnecessarily hostile approach towards North Korea, Trump also highlighted his "very good relationship with Kim Jong Un" and chastised South Korea for refusing to… |
(2026-08-21). Belarus, Myanmar agree to cooperate in space industry. eng.belta.by The parties have exchanged a memorandum on cooperation in science and technology between Belarusian State University and the Myanmar Space Agency. A memorandum of intent to create a compact satellite for the remote sensing of Earth was also signed in the interests of the agency.
(2026-08-21). What Is the Most Popular Leadership Style? indybay.org Discover what the most popular leadership style is and why democratic leadership is widely valued. Learn about its key qualities, benefits, decision-making approach, teamwork, communication, and role in building trust and stronger communities.
(2026-08-21). Wednesday 9/16: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-08-21). EXCLUSIVE: Unite boss Graham's leaked message asking deletion of evidence against husband. thecanary.co 
In 2022, Skwawkbox first exposed the attempts of Unite general secretary Sharon Graham — before she took the top job — to have evidence gathered by workers against her husband destroyed. Union staff had recorded four months' worth of Jack Clarke's bullying and misogyny, and the union had transcribed the recordings for its disciplinary investigation, […] | By
(2026-08-21). Lukashenko: Belarus appreciates Myanmar's support for the initiative to develop the Eurasian Charter. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "We will provide support to you in the international arena within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as well as via the Eurasian Economic Union and other organizations."
(2026-08-21). Several people injured in sword attack at Swedish high school. geo.tv Police officers stand near the Risbergska school, following a deadly shooting attack at the adult education center in Orebro, Sweden, February 5, 2025. — Reuters Several people were injured on Friday at a Swedish high school by a person armed with a sword, the Fagersta…
(2026-08-21). Trump Jr.-funded Polymarket helps gov't insiders cash out on war. responsiblestatecraft.org The Trump connected Polymarket is likely helping gamblers with inside military information cash in on wars the president wages. According to Reuters, a report by the Anti-Corruption Data Collective, found that
(2026-08-21). Imperial nostalgia: afghanistan after five years of Taliban rule. onlineopinion.com.au The lesson scrawled and etched across the neglected covers of history books suggests one mighty, consistent rule: never invade Afghanistan.
(2026-08-21). US deports nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala over Mexico's objections. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has ramped up deportations to third countries in an apparent bid to deter immigration.
(2026-08-21). China, UAE to hold Falcon Shield 2026 joint air force training. ecns.cn The air forces of China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will hold the "Falcon Shield 2026" joint training in Hotan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense said on Friday.
(2026-08-21). China urges U.S. to withdraw Section 232 tariffs on drones, parts. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday urged the United States to immediately withdraw its Section 232 tariff measures on drones and drone components, saying the measures severely harm the interests of Chinese enterprises and disrupt cooperation in global drone industrial and supply chains.
(2026-08-21). Lukashenko: Belarus can provide Myanmar with everything it needs. eng.belta.by "Belarus has all the necessary technologies to assist, train, and provide | the people of Myanmar with everything they need today and tomorrow," | the Belarusian leader said.
(2026-08-21). One killed, three wounded in sword attack at Swedish high school. aljazeera.com One person has been killed and three others wounded in an attack by a sword-wielding man at a Swedish high school.
(2026-08-21). Ambassador: Development strategies of Belarus, China are highly aligned. eng.belta.by Zhang Wenchuan stressed that under the strategic guidance of the leaders | of both countries, China-Belarus cooperation across diverse areas | continues to deepen, translating the concept of the Global Development | Initiative into tangible results that advance bilateral practical…
(2026-08-21). Two 'robbers' killed in police shootout. tribune.com.pk 
Two alleged robbers from Punjab were killed in a police encounter near Jharrri Kas on the motorway, with a vehicle, cash and mobile phones recovered from them, police said. | According to police officials, Kot Najibullah police station SHO Chaudhry Khalid, along with a police party, was patrolling under the supervision of Khanpur DSP Raja Muhammad Bashir when they received information that robbers were present with a vehicle near the link road at Jharr, close to the motorway, apparently for committing an offence. | The police team reached the spot, where the suspects allegedly opened fire on seeing the police,…
(2026-08-21). US Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom project to continue for now. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has argued the $400m White House ballroom is needed for national security purposes.
(2026-08-21). Man kills wife, cooks up robbery story. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-21). The everyday guardians: Rana Tharu women's implicit roles in Nepal. globalvoices.org Rana Tharu women embody unspoken care, cultural continuity, and living memory across generations in NepalGlobal VoicesA Rana Tharu housewife, wears traditional attire. Photo: Bikram Rana Tharu. Used with permission. | This story is part of Undertones, Global Voices' Civic Media Observatory's newsletter and column. Subscribe to Undertones here. It is also part of Global Voices' August 2026 Spotlight series, " (2026-08-21). Spain: Humanitarian and Rights Crisis in Ceuta. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Two of the migrants and asylum seekers who swam to Ceuta in July 2026, walk on Trampolín beach, August 2026. | © 2026 José Antonio Sempere Gálvez for Human Rights Watch | (Milan) — The Spanish government and local authorities in its North African enclave Ceuta should act urgently to provide adequate shelter to all migrants and asylum seekers living unsheltered since entering Ceuta from Morocco at the end of July, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should provide the opportunity to apply for asylum for those who want to."Thousands of people have been in the streets…
(2026-08-21). Monday 8/24: Free Yaakub Phone Banking. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ne-1zl9……
(2026-08-21). TikTok settles with US Justice Department for $400m over child privacy laws. aljazeera.com TikTok and the US government settled to resolve allegations that the app violated children's online privacy laws.
(2026-08-21). Turkey signals restraint as war of words with Israel escalates over Syria. al-monitor.com The Turkish president's top communications aide says Ankara will not be drawn into the Israeli government's "games" as Washington pushes a Turkey-Israel-Syria deconfliction mechanism.
(2026-08-21). WSWS readers and left press in Türkiye demand the release of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org WSWS readers in Türkiye are calling on the court to release Bogdan. The 15-year prison sentence handed down against the 27-year-old socialist and opponent of war is also being covered in the left-wing press.
(2026-08-21). RAPID RESPONSE: Scrap the cap — Protect and expand Social Security. peoplesworld.org 
Scrap the cap — Protect and expand Social Security Call, write, or visit your U.S. Senators and Representative to demand they protect and expand Social Security, an earned benefit with broad public support, that 71 million seniors and those with disabilities depend upon. Stop the Wall St. power grab to privatize Social Security. Vote NO …
(2026-08-21). U.S. meddling in Brazilian elections, preparing for possible military intervention. mronline.org 
The United States is interfering in the Brazilian presidential elections, pressuring the Brazilian electorate into voting for right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of disgraced former president, Jair Bolsonaro.
(2026-08-21). Black Myth: Zhong Kui unveils 15-minute gameplay as series moves beyond Wukong. ecns.cn Chinese game developer Game Science released a 15-minute gameplay video for Black Myth: Zhong Kui on Thursday, the second anniversary of the launch of its global hit Black Myth: Wukong, offering the first look at the new protagonist combat style and snippets of the storyline.
(2026-08-21). Tunisian protesters call for President Kais Saied to step down. aljazeera.com Hundreds of Tunisians took to the streets of the capital Tunis on Thursday, calling for president Kais Saied to leave.
(2026-08-21). Initial results emerge from wildlife survey. tribune.com.pk 
Initial findings of Punjab's first comprehensive provincial survey of wildlife, birds, reptiles, amphibians and flora have emerged, with the survey recording 5,128 Punjab urials, 1,276 chinkaras, 540 Indus River dolphins, 160 blue bulls, 138 hog deer and 93 blackbucks. | However, the complete and final results of the survey have not yet been officially released for public access. | Among birds, the survey recorded 92,636 grey francolins, 40,526 black francolins, 6,052 chukars, 1,821 houbara bustards, 345 vultures and 49 kalij pheasants. | The survey also recorded 7,600 skittering frogs, 1,070 Bengal monitor li…
(2026-08-21). Hong Kong launches 2026 ASEAN Film Festival. ecns.cn The 2026 ASEAN Film Festival kicked off in Hong Kong on Thursday. It features over 30 free screenings at multiple local venues through to Sept. 27.
(2026-08-21). Friday 8/21: Open Mic featuring Zach Sorgen. indybay.org 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley Fellowship of UU's. A block east of MLK Jr Way at Bonita Ave.
(2026-08-21). Xi'an hosts ISU Junior Grand Prix opening leg. ecns.cn The Xi'an leg of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2026/27 officially opened on Thursday, gathering more than 100 young skaters from over 30 countries and regions.
(2026-08-21). Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's family accuses gov't of defying hospital order. aljazeera.com Khan's sister and personal physician describe a chaotic night as officials give conflicting accounts of his whereabouts.
(2026-08-21). Govt declares public holiday for Eid Miladun Nabi on Aug 26. tribune.com.pk 
The government has declared August 26, 2026 (Wednesday), as a public holiday on the occasion of Eid Miladun Nabi, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Friday. | The notification said the decision was taken in continuation of the Cabinet Division's circular regarding public and optional holidays for 2026. | "It is notified that the prime minister has been pleased to declare August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) as a public holiday on the occasion of Eid Miladun Nabi (12th Rabiul Awwal 1448 AH)," the notification said. | Muslims around the world celebrate the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), loca…
(2026-08-21). EU on the brink of severe food crisis. infobrics.org Weather events and irresponsible policies are driving the region toward a serious supply situation.
(2026-08-21). Saturday 8/22: Gold Rush CENTURY: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-21). Syrian Kurds announce completion of civil, military integration with Damascus. al-monitor.com The integration of the Kurdish administration within Syria's state institutions is now complete, Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi said on Thursday, marking the end of the Kurds' long-held dream of autonomy. | The announcement follows months of negotiations between the two sides after a January agreement that called for the full integration of Kurdish civil and military institutions into the state ⚪ a move Washington deemed "historic".
(2026-08-21). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-21). Tight cooperation in food industry between Belarus, Myanmar pointed out. eng.belta.by Yuri Gorlov remarked that during contacts at the top level between Belarus and Myanmar concrete agreements have been reached concerning the agribusiness complex. Work is now in progress on implementing them.
(2026-08-21). South China's Zhuhai airport cargo port tops 15,000 tons in first year. ecns.cn Zhuhai Airport's international cargo port in South China's Guangdong Province has handled over 15,000 metric tons of international air cargo in the first year since it was temporarily opened to international freight operations.
(2026-08-21). EBALDC transition situation raises slumlord and eviction fears. indybay.org 2008 photo of some California Hotel tenants protesting against their evictions by the Oakland Community Housing, INC., a non profit housing developer that was dissolved.
(2026-08-21). Trump says Iran not ready to make the. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Ismail ShakilWASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he thought Tehran was not ready to make the "right deal" and that Washington was observing "what happens" in the Iran war.QUOTES AND DETAILS: • "It just means that we're seeing what happens," Trump told reporters when asked if U.S. military options with Iran were limited.• Washington pledged this week to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership.
(2026-08-21). 10,000-square-meter 'Robot Consumer Street' debuts in Beijing. ecns.cn A nearly 10,000squaremeter "Robot Consumer Street" opened Wednesday at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing's EconomicTechnological Development Area, featuring more than 20 leading robotics companies.
(2026-08-21). Free Health Screenings Come to San Canal Neighborhood, Aug. 24—25. indybay.org Canal Alliance and MiSalud Health team up to offer free blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol checks — and a caring first step toward mental health support — in Spanish and English…
(2026-08-21). Belarus, Myanmar sign package of documents on cooperation in economy, science, legal aid. eng.belta.by The documents include a treaty between Belarus and Myanmar on providing mutual legal aid in civil cases and economic cases as well as an agreement on mutual legal aid in criminal cases.
(2026-08-21). Dr TikTok: Mental health moves from consulting rooms to social media. aljazeera.com Social media fosters empathy and awareness, but cannot replace evidence-based treatment or formal psychological care.
(2026-08-21). Are Democrats Having A Tea Party Moment? levernews.com Who's leeching off small businesses? Where is Big Tech getting all its data? And Liberation Day for whom? | The answers to these questions and many more can be found in LeverMind, our weekly news quiz testing your knowledge of the developments that really matter — and who needs to be held accountable. | You have 30 seconds for each question. Find out below if you're a true LeverMind for the week of August 17, 2026 — or just a LeverLurker. |
(2026-08-21). DOJ Whistleblower Confirms "Antisemitism" Probes Against Universities Were Sham Investigations. democracynow.org 
Haley Van Erem, a former career attorney in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, has filed a complaint claiming the Trump administration task force charged with investigating antisemitism pushed universities into massive settlements despite turning up little to no evidence of anti-Jewish discrimination on campus. Van Erem said in her complaint that the government's probes into schools like Harvard, Brown and Columbia were "an unlawful process designed to achieve predetermined political goals." | "Columbia affiliates, from the Board of Trustees down, have actually collabora…
(2026-08-21). Red Berlin? Left Party leads polls in for state elections. peoplesworld.org 
BERLIN—For the first time since German reunification and the fall of the Wall in 1990, a candidate from the Left Party ("Die Linke") may be elected mayor of Berlin. Elif Eralp, 45, who heads the Left Party's list for the Sept. 20 Berlin municipal elections, is the daughter of a family of socialist Turkish immigrants …
(2026-08-21). 'Orcas' with likely inside info win big on Trump Jr.-funded Polymarket. responsiblestatecraft.org The Trump-connected Polymarket is likely helping gamblers with inside military information cash in on wars the president wages. According to Reuters, a report by the Anti-Corruption Data Collective, found that
(2026-08-21). Belarus' grain harvest reaches 8.4m tonnes. eng.belta.by As of 21 August 2026, grain harvest including rapeseed amounted to 8.452 million tonnes.
(2026-08-21). STOP Union Busting, Victory To The ILWU 6 & 10 C&H Workers & For Global Labor Actions. indybay.org The attack on the ILWU Local 6 & Local 10 must…
(2026-08-21). CSIR NET June 2026 Answer Key Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing the Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Provisional Answer Key on its official website 'csirnet.nta.nic.in' today i.e. Sunday August 16, 2026.
(2026-08-21). Boots Riley Speaks In Solidarity With Crockett 10 & ILWU C & H Workers Struggle At Court. indybay.org Film maker, musician and activist Boots Riley spoke in solidarity with the Crockett 10 who have been attacked and charged by Contra Costa county police at the C & H sugar refinery which was being struck by ILWU Local 6 and ILWU Local 10. | The defendants and union and community supporters rallied at the court house at the hearings and Boots Riley spoke in the afternoon.
(2026-08-21). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-21). Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Merit List Today – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing on its official website 'medicalug2026.mahacet.org' today i.e. Tuesday August 18, 2026 NEET UG 2026 Provisional Merit List of candidates who have registered for Admission in First Year Health Science Courses including MBBS and BDS.
(2026-08-21). Saturday 8/22: Coffee and Conversation About Reparations. indybay.org Café International, 508 Haight Street near Fillmore SF…
(2026-08-21). JMI's Sabeera Haris Wins International Shotgun Shooting Competition in Italy. ummid.com Sabeera Haris, a first-year BBA student at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) and an international shooting player, has attained the top position (187/200 points) in the Senior Women's category at the Perazzi Cup, an international shotgun shooting competition.
(2026-08-21). China regains top spot among Germany's trading partners in H1. ecns.cn China remained Germany's largest trading partner in the first half of 2026, with bilateral trade reaching 125.5 billion euros ($146.8 billion), according to data released by the German Federal Statistical Office on Wednesday.
(2026-08-21). Tunisia's water, power crisis fuels growing protests against Saied: What to know. al-monitor.com A utility crisis is giving momentum to opposition forces challenging Saied's grip on power.
(2026-08-21). Joe Root equals Sachin Tendulkar's record. tribune.com.pk 
England captain Joe Root further enhanced his reputation as one of Test cricket's most prolific batters on Thursday, equalling Indian great Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most half-centuries in the history of the format during England's first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. | Root reached his 68th Test fifty on the second day of the opening Test, bringing him level with Tendulkar at the top of the all-time list. The England batter, however, was unable to convert the milestone into another major score, falling for 66 off 112 deliveries. | His innings was marked by authority and patience, with Root strik…
(2026-08-21). China, Indonesia ministers meet to discuss security and economic issues. tribune.com.pk 
China's defence and foreign ministers met their Indonesian counterparts on Friday, with security, politics and economic issues set to dominate talks, as Jakarta tries to balance ties with both Beijing and Washington amid trade battles and tensions in the South China Sea. | China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, visiting Jakarta for the first time in two years, met Indonesian counterpart Sugiono and was due to participate later in a "2+2" meeting with the two countries' defence ministers. | Wang in introductory remarks said that amid complex global challenges, it was timely they were meeting under the new dialogue m…
(2026-08-21). Real Madrid tops football brand rankings as Arsenal surges into Europe's elite. thecanary.co 
Real Madrid is still the biggest name in football when it comes to brand value. But this year, Arsenal has made the headlines with a huge jump up the rankings. Brand Finance's latest Football 50 report, published on 20 August, values the world's 50 biggest football brands at ‚Ǩ23.9 billion in total. That's the biggest […] | By
(2026-08-21). Xi congratulates Hichilema on re-election as Zambian president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday congratulated Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as president of Zambia.
(2026-08-21). 'You fix it, you get paid': Wilmington starts rent escrow program to prod landlords into providing water, heat, electricity. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Renters in Wilmington whose landlords are slow to fix "egregious housing violations" can now put two-thirds of their monthly payment into a secure, city-sponsored escrow account until repairs are made. | Part carrot and part stick,
(2026-08-21). AIPAC Loses Yet Another House Race It Poured Millions of Dollars Into. truthout.org AIPAC has lost yet another race into which it poured millions of dollars on Thursday after California state Sen. Aisha Wahab won her special election to serve out the rest of Eric Swalwell's term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Associated Press called the race on Thursday evening for Wahab, who received 53 percent of the vote compared to Democratic opponent Melissa Hernandez's 47… |
(2026-08-21). Tyson Foods shutters beef plants in Illinois and Utah, eliminating 3,200 jobs. wsws.org Since 2023, Tyson has shut down six chicken plants, a pork plant in Perry, Iowa, a beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, and several other sites—cutting over 10,000 jobs.
(2026-08-21). Madhya Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Round 1: Choice Filling Starts Today. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh has started from today i.e. Saturday August 15, 2026 through its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' Choice Filling and Locking for MP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling conducted for admission in Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS).
(2026-08-21). Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz fires economy minister amid unrest. aljazeera.com Jose Gabriel Espinoza removed from post days after he was censured by the legislature amid tumult over economic reform.
(2026-08-21). House Democrat Suggests DSA Members in Congress Shouldn't Get Security Clearances. scheerpost.com By Sharon Zhang This article was originally published by Truthout Nearly all of Rep. Jared Moskowitz's remarks since his primary win have focused on his disgust for DSA. Conservative Democrat Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida) has been on a rampage against the progressives and the left after winning his primary against a Democratic Socialists of America …
(2026-08-21). A case of political sabotage: Duncan Chapel's filthy provocation against imprisoned Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org A member of the British section of the Pabloites is acting as a political provocateur on behalf of the Ukrainian regime and NATO.
(2026-08-21). On September 2, federal layoff appeals move from the Merit Systems Protection Board to OPM. nationofchange.org 
Ninety-nine percent of the 1,252 public comments opposed the change, and employees will no longer be able to take a final decision to federal court.
(2026-08-21). NTA cancels 3 UGC-NET June 2026 Papers, Rahul seeks accountability. ummid.com Hours after releasing the Provisional Answer Keys, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced to cancel and re-conduct three papers of the UGC NET June 2026 exams.
(2026-08-21). The Premier League season 26/27 preview. thecanary.co 
Premier League. Arsenal: Players look sharp, squad settled after Premier League win Christos Tzolis has been the standout of Arsenal's pre‚Äëseason, arriving from Club Brugge for £34m and immediately producing end‚Äëproduct. Across six friendlies, he registered six assists and a goal, including two assists in the Community Shield win over Man City. His numbers mirror […] | By
(2026-08-21). BMW iX3 Flow Concept inspired by Spiderman to exhibit at BMW Welt. ummid.com The BMW iX3 Flow Concept, created in collaboration with the theatrical release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which leverages E Ink Prism technology to transform the vehicle exterior into a programmable, paint-like digital surface will be put on display at BMW Welt in Munich.
(2026-08-21). 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.
(2026-08-21). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee August 22, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/share/19AQ7UJBqy/ 12 NOON — 2 P.M.: GATHER & MEAL2-4 P.M. PROGRAM: 15 YEARS OF STRUGGLE AND STILL FIGHTING!4-6 P.M. D.J. Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement started in Milwaukee in June 2011. Since the first day, we've been in the streets and workplaces engaged in collective struggle statewide and beyond. We're still here! …
(2026-08-21). Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty of national security charges. aljazeera.com Activist group says the 'twisted' Hong Kong judicial system had long ago decided that the pair were guilty.
(2026-08-21). Judge Rules Missouri Can Use Redrawn Map In November Midterms [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch / Getty | On Wednesday, a Missouri judge ruled that the state can use its newly redrawn congressional map in the upcoming midterm election. |
(2026-08-21). Jinnah's rare photos go on display. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Aurangzeb Khan Khichi on Thursday inaugurated a rare photographic exhibition documenting the life and official engagements of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah through the lens of his official photographer, Ziauddin Barni. | Titled "Quaid-e-Azam: The First Governor-General of Pakistan 1947 ñ1948", the exhibition is being held at the National Art Gallery of the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) as part of commemorative activities marking Pakistan's 79th Independence Day. | PNCA Director General Muhammad Ayoub Jamali accompanied the minister at…
(2026-08-21). Min Aung Hlaing: Myanmar aims to boost ties with Belarus in many areas. eng.belta.by "I remember you saying that there are no off-limits topics between our | countries, so we arrived with confidence that we can expand cooperation | not only in the economy but also in a number of other areas," Min Aung…
(2026-08-21). Minor girl among three shot dead. tribune.com.pk 
Three women, including a nine-year-old girl, were killed and a three-year-old child was injured when armed men opened fire on a nomadic settlement on Jhang Road in Faisalabad early on Thursday, police said. | The attack took place in Abbas Pur, where a group of nomadic families had been living in makeshift tents for about a month. | Police said the attackers were allegedly motivated by suspicion that the victims had provided information that led to the death of one of their associates in a police encounter in Kasur. | According to police, around 10 armed men entered the settlement in the early hours of the mor…
(2026-08-21). Punjab to tap tech to curb graft. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has stressed the need to restore public trust in the government, saying that 24 hours a day were not enough to serve the people. | Addressing a ceremony at the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), she said, "This is the age of technology and nothing is possible in today's world without artificial intelligence." | CM Maryam Nawaz said continuing with traditional and outdated methods would lead to failure and stressed the need to use technology in every sphere. "Punjab is the only province taking the lead through the use of information technology," she said. She s…
(2026-08-21). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-21). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-21). Bayern Munich's Musiala collapsed on-field as a result of medication change. aljazeera.com Coach Vincent Kompany said Bayern were aware of Jamal Musiala's neurological disorder long before it was made public.
(2026-08-21). Governments Should Protect Environmental Defenders from Violence and Repression. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Supporters of imprisoned environmental activists stage a protest during their appeal hearing outside of the Royal Courts of Justice, London, January 29, 2025. | © 2025 Sipa via AP Images | As space for environmental advocacy rapidly shrinks, Indigenous peoples, climate activists, and land defenders increasingly face harassment, criminalization, and repression for protecting lands, ecosystems, and communities from environmental harm. The use of violence, intimidation, and threats to silence environmental defenders is an urgent challenge. | Human Rights Watch Submission on Environm…
(2026-08-21). Why are Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil organisers facing prison? aljazeera.com Amnesty International said they 'must be released immediately and unconditionally'.
(2026-08-21). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-21). Outrage in India over death of six-year-old 'slapped' by his teacher. aljazeera.com Andhra Pradesh's regional minister of education says he is taking legal action with committee against those responsible.
(2026-08-21). Brazil launches AI supercomputer push while balancing US and Chinese tech. aljazeera.com The government has announced investments of about 2.3 billion reais ($444.2m) to bolster its AI ecosystem.
(2026-08-21). Be Quiet, Be Quiet: We Are All On the Decoy Plane Now. commondreams.org 
Not to alarm, but everything in America – our economy, military, education, environment, health, moral fiber – is being decimated by a petty, fragile, flailing child in a fact-free bubble who just turned our foreign policy over to North Korea because its dictator "has always been nice to me." Otherwise, he's grifting, lying, babbling, losing wars, slathering gold, raving about his vanity projects – "If you're grass, you're very happy" – and posting AI slop with George Washington, who's spinning in his grave. This week, the war in Iran sank deeper into the quagmire it was always doomed to be when the 60-day ne…
(2026-08-21). Karnataka UGCET, UGNEET 2026 Allotment Results: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is releasing on its official website 'kea.kar.nic.in' Karnataka UGCET 2026 Second Round and Karnataka UGNEET 2026 First Round Provisional Allotment Results of the Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy, Architecture, Farm Sciences (Agriculture/Veterinary and others) students who had registered for admission in undergraduate courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-21). Hajj 2027 1st Waiting List of 6,864 Pilgrims Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has selected 6,864 pilgrims, in order of their number in the Hajj 2027 (Haj 1448H) Waiting List, and asked them to deposit Advanced Haj Amount to confirm their seats.
(2026-08-21). Operating theatre staff set to strike in Greater Manchester hospitals. thecanary.co 
Four hospitals in Greater Manchester are facing strikes from over 350 operating theatre workers next week. But the staff aren't taking action for higher wages or better hours — they're walking out to force their employers to pay them what they're already owed. The same staff already took part in four rounds of industrial action […] | By
(2026-08-21). Bondi Royal Commission: A 'slippery slope to eroding our freedoms'. asiapacificreport.nz The "insidious fallout" of Australia's Bondi Royal Commission is upon us. Before the Commission has even reported, the "slippery slope to eroding our freedoms has begun", writes Jeffrey Loewenstein for Michael West Media. COMMENTARY: By Jeffrey Loewenstein As Australia's Royal Commission into Antisemitism grinds through its 9th and final "Hearing Block", one is now able…
(2026-08-21). Gohar questions dialogue prospects after Imran's transfer to PIMS. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan on Friday questioned how political negotiations could move forward after the government failed to implement a Supreme Court (SC) order directing the transfer of party founder Imran Khan to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital. | Gohar was responding to Information Minister Attaullah Tarar's statement that Imran had not been admitted to Shifa hospital, as had been expected following the SC's order, but had instead been taken directly to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for examination before being returned to Adiala jail. Tarar said d…
(2026-08-21). Dozens of migrants land on Spanish coast surprising beachgoers. aljazeera.com Footage circulating on social media shows dozens of migrants arriving by boat on Spain's southeastern coast.
(2026-08-21). Comparison Of Two German Weather Forecasts: From 25 Years Ago and From Today. wattsupwiththat.com Escalating climate language: 25 years ago, 28 ∞C was "pleasant"…today it is called "extremely dangerous".
(2026-08-21). Hamilton chases eighth F1 title. tribune.com.pk 
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he had spent the summer break training not partying, in the best shape of his life as he chases another title. | The 41-year-old sits 50 points behind current championship leader Kimi Antonelli but said his Ferrari was in a "sweet spot" that gave him hope of being able to close the gap. | "This has been the most different summer break that I've ever had in all of my championship seasons," the veteran Briton told reporters. | Previous summer breaks involved a week or two off "with a bit of partying and stuff," he said. | But this year was differ…
(2026-08-21). Israel executes prominent 'father of martyrs' Fathi Khazem in his home in Jenin. mondoweiss.net 
Fathi Khazem, a father of two slain resistance fighters and once regarded as a symbol of resistance, was killed by Israeli forces in his home, despite having an understanding mediated by the Palestinian Authority that Israel wouldn't pursue him.
(2026-08-21). India celebrates 80th Independence Day with Traditional Fervor. ummid.com Indians across the country on Saturday August 15, 2026 celebrated the 80th Independence Day with traditional fervor.
(2026-08-21). Why IB World School Authorization for Harrow International School is Different? ummid.com Harrow International School New York has received authorization from the International Baccalaureate Organization as an IB World School for the Middle Years Programme.
(2026-08-21). DUSU Election 2026 Schedule Published. ummid.com The Delhi University (DU) has issued the notification and published the complete schedule of the high stake Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) Elections 2026.
(2026-08-21). After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia's next Nile dams? aljazeera.com Three projects mark a new test for Egypt after it failed to prevent construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
(2026-08-21). Voices from the UK in support of international campaign to free Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "A young man writes what he believes. He says war is wrong. He says working people on both sides should stand together. For that—15 years in prison."
(2026-08-21). MCC NEET UG Round 1 Result 2026 Released: Link to Check. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has released on its official website 'mcc.nic.in' Seat Allotment Result 2026 of MCC NEET UG 2026 (MBBS / BDS) Round 1 Counselling today i.e. Friday August 21, 2026.
(2026-08-21). Black Academics See Their Own Struggles in the Death of a British Professor. capitalbnews.org 
The headlines about a Black British professor's death in London and the plagiarism allegations about his work hit too close to home for Emmitt Riley. Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor in the University of Cambridge's history when he was appointed in 2023, died Aug. 14 after weeks of intense scrutiny of his background and …
(2026-08-21). General Motors Mexico workers defend Bogdan Syrotiuk and support Will Lehman's campaign. wsws.org Workers at the General Motors complex in Silao, Guanajuato have issued statements demanding the freedom of the Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk, supporting the campaign of socialist autoworker Will Lehman for president of the United Auto Workers.
(2026-08-21). UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing the UGC NET June 2026 Provisional Answer Key on its official website 'ugcnet.nta.nic.in' today i.e. Sunday August 16, 2026.
(2026-08-21). Hussey mulls role with England for Ashes series. tribune.com.pk 
Australian great Mike Hussey could face his own country in the Ashes after saying Friday he was open to joining England as their Test batting coach. | Hussey has had an informal approach from England's new red-ball coach Stephen Fleming, the duo having spent 15 years as team-mates and then coaches at Indian Premier League side Chennai Super Kings. | "We obviously get on really well and work a lot together," former Test stalwart Hussey told Fox Sports, where he is employed as a commentator. | "So it was just a bit of a passing comment, really saying, 'Look, what do you reckon? Would you think about being the ba…
(2026-08-21). What is Geomagnetic Storm, set to hit Earth Monday Aug 17. ummid.com The British Geological Survey has warned that our Earth could be hit by a Geomagnetic Storm capable of disturbing Earth's magnetosphere and producing spectacular aurora displays at high latitudes on Monday, August 17, 2026.
(2026-08-21). Syrian FM, CDF Munir discuss regional security and bilateral defence ties. tribune.com.pk 
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and his delegation called on Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, the military's media wing said on Friday. | According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the meeting, the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, the regional security environment and avenues for enhanced bilateral defence and security cooperation. | "Field Marshal Munir highlighted Pakistan's longstanding fraternal ties with Syria and shared Pakistan's perspective on global p…
(2026-08-21). Lukashenko on informal talks with Myanmar's leader: All cooperation areas were covered. eng.belta.by "The format of talks that began yesterday in an informal setting is good | because it allowed the two of us to calmly discuss all areas of | cooperation between Belarus and Myanmar," the head of state said.
(2026-08-21). The questions left hanging by Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. wsws.org The theme of social crisis, a crisis of authority, compelling the conscious creation of new ways of living speaks across the centuries, even millennia.
(2026-08-21). Aussie Renewables Win Tax Concessions the Government Claims Other Businesses Don't Need. wattsupwiththat.com Australia's shock capital gains tax rises will apparently not negatively affect any part of the economy except renewables.
(2026-08-21). UAE defense firm EDGE Group wants to turn homegrown military tech into a global business. moderndiplomacy.eu EDGE Group CEO Hamad Al Marar discusses the UAE's push to build a globally competitive defense industry — and how technology, manufacturing and exports are shaping that ambition. Credit: CNBC via Reuters Connect.
(2026-08-21). China approves private firm for satellite IoT trial. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has authorized Zhejiang Geespace to conduct a two-year commercial trial of satellite Internet of Things (IoT) services, marking a further opening of the sector to private firms.
(2026-08-21). Oil set for second weekly gain as US ramps up pressure on Iran. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices edged lower on Friday but were on track for a second straight weekly gain after the United States threatened to impose "the toughest sanctions in history" with no end in sight for disruptions to Middle East oil flows. | Brent crude futures fell 17 cents, or 0.18%, to $93.61 a barrel by 0802 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures slipped 36 cents, or 0.41%, ‚Å to $86.47. | The Brent benchmark has gained more than 5.8% while WTI has risen 4.8% this week, with both touching their highest since July 24 in the previou…
(2026-08-21). El Nino set to be most intense 'for over a century': UK forecasters. aljazeera.com Met Office predicts 'unprecedented' sea surface temperature rise of 3C (5.4F) plus will heighten extreme weather risks.
(2026-08-21). Psychedelics for Climate Action (12,000 cultists). wattsupwiththat.com "Our psychedelic-climate leaders are active today, creating change and doing compelling transformational work in this space."
(2026-08-21). What Happened To Missing Grandmother Alisa Goods? newsone.com 
Source: Photo courtesy of Fox5 Las Vegas / Alisa Goods. | New York grandmother Alisa Goods has been missing for nearly two weeks after disappearing while visiting a longtime friend in Las Vegas, according to reports from
(2026-08-21). 'I heard you missed me': Melania Trump jokes about month out of spotlight. geo.tv US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in a Fostering the Future announcement in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, August 20, 2026.— Reuters
(2026-08-21). Serie A: Key talking points heading into the new 2026-27 season. aljazeera.com Holders Inter Milan face challenge from reinvigorated AC and Juventus, while Napoli and Roma look to bounce back.
(2026-08-21). I Grew Up in Gary. I've Never Seen a Power Outage Like This. capitalbnews.org 
I've experienced dozens of power outages growing up in Gary. But usually an outage had boundaries. A neighborhood, a section of a city, or maybe part of a county. You could drive a few miles and eventually find light again. But last Tuesday, as my wife and I drove through Merrillville, Hobart, and Portage in …
(2026-08-21). What to Do If a Federal Immigration Agency Kills Your Loved One. lataco.com We consulted multiple lawyers, an immigration group, and the Consulate of Mexico to create a guide we hope you never need.
(2026-08-21). Imran tells sister he is facing 'severe injustice and torture'. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan told his sister, Dr Uzma Khan, that he was being subjected to "severe injustice and torture", while Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said on Friday that the party would approach the courts with a contempt petition over the alleged non-implementation of the Supreme Court's order regarding Imran's medical treatment. | Speaking at a press conference at K-P House in Islamabad, Dr Uzma said Imran had complained about his treatment in detention during their meeting at PIMS. "Imran repeatedly said that they had been treating him very unjustly for…
(2026-08-21). Maha Direct 2nd Yr Pharmacy 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Sunday August 16, 2026 on its official website 'dsp2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round II (DSP 2026 CAP Round 2) of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Pharmacy ( B Pharmacy and Pharm D) courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-21). Debt, Diesel and Trump's Slump: Five Charts Defining the Week. moderndiplomacy.eu Every Friday, Reuters Open Interest distills the financial week into five key charts, highlighting the major market trends, surprises and developments that shaped investor sentiment. This week, the focus fell on a historic U.S. debt milestone, an extraordinary surge in diesel refining margins, rising bond market anxiety, Donald Trump's weakening approval ratings and the growing …
(2026-08-21). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-08-21). Saturday 8/22: Footprint America: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-21). Arms dealers ordered to digitise stock records. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Home Department has made digital inventory mandatory for all licenced arms dealers across the province, directing them to upload details of their existing firearms, ammunition and transactions by August 26. | The measure is aimed at curbing illegal weapons and strengthening the monitoring and regulation of the licensed arms trade, according to the department. | Under the new system, an Inventory Module has been introduced for holders of Business Arms Licences (BAL), requiring them to enter details of their complete existing stock as well as purchase and sale records on the Punjab Arms Licence online…
(2026-08-21). China-Europe Rail Freight via Russia Surges Amid Deep-Sea Disruption. infobrics.org Rail freight traffic between China and Europe via Russia has increased by almost 50% this year as security concerns in the Red Sea and persistent disruption to the Suez Canal have prompted shippers to divert freight to the Kazakhstan – Russia – Belarus corridor…
(2026-08-21). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-08-21). Chinese Culture Carnival opens in London. ecns.cn The 2026 Chinese Culture Carnival launched Thursday in London's Chinatown, offering immersive workshops to connect BritishChinese youth with their heritage.
(2026-08-21). Bessent's bond market intervention falls flat as turbulence continues. wsws.org Analysts described the decision by the Treasury to lift its buybacks of long-term debt as a "band-aid solution" and focused on the rise in US debt, which passed the $40 trillion mark this week.
(2026-08-21). Who does the law serve in the occupied West Bank? aljazeera.com Israeli settlers attack six times a day in the occupied West Bank. AJLabs looks at how Palestinian land is taken.
(2026-08-21). ILWU & Supporters Rally At Superior Court House To Demand "Drop The Charges On Crocket 10" indybay.org Supporters of the Crockett 10 who were arrested at the C&H Crockett picket line on July 21, 2026 rallied at the Richmond Superior Court to demand that the charges be dropped.
(2026-08-21). Karmelo Anthony: Lawyers Expose Austin Metcalf's History Of Racism And Violence Amid Bid For New Trial. newsone.com 
Source: | Attorneys for Karmelo Anthony are seeking a new trial, and now that
(2026-08-21). Brussels Can Now Sanction Any Refinery Buying Russian Oil. Why Did It Give the First One Six Months to Comply? moderndiplomacy.eu On July 23 the European Union used its newest sanctions tool for the first time. Buried inside its twenty first package against Russia was a mechanism that had not existed a year earlier: the power to ban transactions with any refinery anywhere in the world found to be processing Russian crude, not just inside Russia. …
(2026-08-21). Monday 9/7: Santa Cruz: Workers Over Billionaires! Labor Day Pro-Union Protest. indybay.org Intersection of Ocean and Water Streets | Santa Cruz, CA…
(2026-08-21). Two ships hijacked off Yemen, Somalia; 22 Indians among crew. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Two commercial vessels carrying 22 Indian nationals were hijacked in separate incidents off the coasts of Yemen and Somalia, a senior official from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said on Friday.According to officials, the Indian crew members on both vessels are safe as of the latest available information.Tanker hijacked in Gulf of AdenThe first incident involved MT Sibu 1, an Eritrea-flagged tanker carrying oil products. The vessel had 20 crew members on board, including 16 Indians, when armed pirates hijacked it in the Gulf of Aden on August 20.The incident took place around 30 naut…
(2026-08-21). US Treasury issues Hezbollah sanctions, labels group Iran-linked. al-monitor.com The sanctions target couriers ferrying Hezbollah funds on commercial flights across the region.
(2026-08-21). Pole Vaulter Duplantis Breaks Record in Urban Event in Lausanne. radiohc.cu Havana, Aug 21 (RHC) — Sweden's Mondo Duplantis broke his own record of 6.21 meters in the pole vault at the Diamond League urban event. | In a duel with Greece's Emmanouil Karalis, the multiple world medalist celebrated his victory after clearing the aforementioned height on his first attempt, before failing twice at 6.32 meters. | According to the Diamond League website, minutes after Duplantis set a competition record of 6.16 meters, Karalis followed suit with the same height. | At the Place de la Navigation, on the shores of Lake Geneva, the Greek achieved the highest outdoor jump, just one centimeter sh…
(2026-08-21). Storia critica del progetto di Difesa Comune Europea: l'illusione dell'integrazione continentale. strategic-culture.su L'UE non puà≤ perseguire una difesa comune non perché le manchi il coraggio, ma perché la sua stessa struttura istituzionale è concepita per impedire l'emergere di una volontà unitaria riguardo all'uso della forza. | Segue nostro Unione Europea Occidentale, ovvero la difesa come un guscio vuoto | Proseguendo la critica sul progetto di Difesa Comune Europea, riprendiamo le tappe storiche dei vari tentativi di strutturazione. | Pochi m…
(2026-08-21). Panama Canal to limit shipping ahead of extreme weather during El Nino. aljazeera.com The El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to increase the likelihood of drought and excess heat across the region.