(2026-08-23). Wednesday 8/26: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-08-23). The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). China adds Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam to 240-hour visa-free transit program, raising total covered countries to 57. ecns.cn China has expanded its 240-hour visa-free transit policy to citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam, bringing the number of countries covered by the policy to 57, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Wednesday.
(2026-08-23). Chinese FM urges greater progress in China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Thursday that he hopes South Korea will firmly pursue a friendly policy toward China and take the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries next year as an opportunity to make greater progress in the China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership.
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Chinese robotics firms accelerate global expansion. ecns.cn "Going global" has emerged as one of the key themes of the 2026 World Robot Conference, which is being held in Beijing from Aug. 19 to 23.
(2026-08-23). America Is Selling AI Subscriptions. China Is Selling Ownership. wattsupwiththat.com Export promotion is in the national interest. Policies that increase the supply of American compute, enable open models, encourage private investment, and broaden access for startups, researchers, and allies will generate far greater long-term returns than quixotic efforts to close off intelligence for the benefit of a few at the expense of the many.
(2026-08-23). Panama-flagged cargo ship with 24 crew members sinks off Odisha coast, two survivors rescued. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A Panama-flagged cargo ship carrying 24 crew members sank in the Bay of Bengal, about 240 nautical miles from Odisha's Paradip coast, on Saturday. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Indian Navy have started a major search-and-rescue operation. | The ship, MV Ocean Winner (IMO 9145530), had 20 Chinese nationals, three Myanmar nationals and one Bangladeshi on board. It had last visited Paradip and was heading to Singapore. | So far, two crew members have been rescued, while the search is still on for the other 22. | Communication Lost | The ICG's Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Sri Vijay…
(2026-08-23). Xinjiang foreign trade grows 4.4% as trade with Africa more than doubles. ecns.cn Foreign trade in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region reached 335.22 billion yuan ($49.9 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 4.4% year on year, according to Urumqi Customs. In July alone, the region's foreign trade surged 70.4% from a year earlier.
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Chinese milk tea brands win over young consumers around the world. ecns.cn Chinese modern tea brands such as Mixue Ice Cream & Tea and CHAGEE are rapidly expanding overseas and gaining popularity among young consumers around the world. From Southeast and Central Asia to the Americas, long queues outside Chinese tea shops are becoming an increasingly common sight.
(2026-08-23). Iran counters Trump "D-Day" by Menacing Arab Oil Monarchies. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, replied on Saturday to Trump's threats to impose "economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale," on Iran, as other military figures said Iran is moving from a defensive to an offensive military doctrine. The US president said, "Any country that allows its financial institutions, businesses, airports, or government entities to provide any type of lifeline to Iran will itself face tremendous economic consequences." He called an economic "D-Day" and demanded that all of America's allies join in t…
(2026-08-23). Did Bobby Vinton ever sing about the perfect father and daughter relationship? moderndiplomacy.eu Every single day, my mother and I played a cat-and-mouse game of who could love and adore my father more than the previous day. Was it fair to say that I won most of the time? For whatever reason, for whatever reason. I always loved my father unconditionally, but now that he was in the …
(2026-08-23). Saudi Arabia's backing for Sudan's Burhan means enduring military rule. moderndiplomacy.eu Saudi Arabia's claim to oppose outside interference in Sudan is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain. Riyadh is no longer merely a venue for mediation or an advocate for a ceasefire: it is emerging as the principal regional underwriter of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's effort to convert battlefield advantage into an enduring political settlement on his …
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Watch the exact moment a heckler forced Trump to pause, right after he predicted his own impeachment. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump has warned Republicans that losing control of Congress in the midterms could trigger another impeachment push, urging voters to turn out and protect his agenda. Speaking at a South Carolina rally, Trump also warned of major consequences for border policy, taxes and other priorities if Democrats take control.
(2026-08-23). Stop Government Surveillance! No to Flock and ALPRs! indybay.org Join us for an action Thursday, August 20th, 5: 00-6: 30, on Broadway and 14th St in Oakland, against Flock and all ALPRs as part of a National Week of Actions organized by DeFlock…
palestinechronicle.com (2026-08-22). Major Escalation in Gaza Genocide May Be Coming Israeli Military Officials SayIsraeli newspaper Maariv reported that assessments circulating among the upper ranks of the Israeli military suggest Netanyahu does not want Israel's ongoing confrontations to end and could pursue renewed escalation in Gaza.
(2026-08-23). Thursday 8/27: Atrocity Inc. — Film Screening; Post Q&A Discussion with the Filmmaker. indybay.org Zoom | masspeaceaction.org/event/atrocity-inc-s……
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Sunday 9/6: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Monday 8/24: Free Yaakub Phone Banking. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ne-1zl9……
(2026-08-23). What Makes Shiva Dhaba the Best Dhaba to Visit? indybay.org Looking for a great place to enjoy pure vegetarian food during your journey? Discover what makes Rudr Shiva By Jagdeesh a popular choice for travelers seeking tasty North Indian food, comfortable family dining, clean surroundings, and convenient access near the Yamuna Expressway. Find out why it can be a perfect stop for your next meal.
(2026-08-23). Sunday 9/20: San Jose Peace and Justice Center 69th Anniversary. indybay.org 48 S. 7th Street San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-08-23). Saturday 8/22: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). 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…
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Sunday 8/30: Jumping Red Hill hosts Congressional candidates. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2026-08-23). Putting money where it matters: How China can better 'invest in people'. ecns.cn On August 21, the State Council Information Office held a press conference as part of the "Start of the 15th Five-Year Plan" series. One phrase stood out at the press conference: "investing in people."
(2026-08-23). China Q&A | Green thinking, new pathways: how China's ancient wisdom is scaling up Nature-based Solutions. ecns.cn "If you look back in the 20th century, a lot of the conservation thinking and leadership was more Western," Maginnis said, seated in the shade of a tree. | "I'm convinced that we're seeing a real shift to global leadership coming from this region, and particularly from China." The shift, in the eyes of Maginnis, one of the architects of the global NbS concept, transcends money or measurable environmental improvements. More important is that "China is bringing in really much-needed new conceptual framings for how we will undertake conservation on a planet with nearly 10 billion people."
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Canada to hit US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates. aljazeera.com Mark Carney says Canada will impose tariffs starting September 8 on imports of US steel, electronics and other products.
(2026-08-23). China delivers new deep-water offshore engineering vessel. ecns.cn China's domestically developed new-generation deep-water multi-functional offshore engineering vessel "Hai Yang Shi You 292" (Ocean Oil 292) was officially named and delivered in Qidong, Jiangsu Province, on Friday.
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Event Passed: Protest Whole Foods Goat Milk Supplier's Cruelty. indybay.org Activists to Protest Whole Foods Goat Milk Supplier's Cruelty with Giant "Bloody" Milk Carton and "Die-In"
(2026-08-23). Monday 9/21: Seaside: Peace Day Film and Potluck. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955…
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Syria: First Assad-Era Verdicts a Test for Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Atef Najib during a trial session at the Palace of Justice in Damascus, Syria, April 26, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed | (Amman) — A Syrian court's first verdicts for crimes committed during the Assad era raise important legal issues the government should urgently address, Human Rights Watch said today. ⚪ Human Rights Watch released a question-and-answer document on the trial of Atef Najib, former head of the Political Security Branch in Daraa, who was convicted on August 11, 2026, along with former President Bashar al-Assad and six other defendants tried in absent…
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Saturday 10/10: Monterey Film Screening: All Left of You. indybay.org Irvine Auditorium, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, 499 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA 93944…
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Johannes Stern discusses the campaign to free Bogdan Syrotiuk on The Katie Halper Show. wsws.org Johannes Stern joins The Katie Halper Show to discuss the 15-year sentence against the 27-year-old Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk and the international campaign to win his freedom.
(2026-08-23). California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail – Freedom Friday – 2026 National Park Week. indybay.org Freedom Friday, part of 2026 National Parks Week, we announce our efforts to advance the establishment of an official National Parks Trail recognizing the Buffalo Soldiers stewardship of public lands apart of California's working landscape. This campaign positions the Trail to become a formally designated national heritage route within the National Park System.
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Climate Change: Gov't cannot Provide Water to Puerto Ricans, US Citizens. juancole.com by Rafael Méndez Tejeda and Pearl Marvell, Yale Climate Connections | [Haz clic U.S. citizens in San Juan, Puerto Rico, are
(2026-08-23). Chinese modernization offers insights for development paths, says senior Tajik official. ecns.cn Chinese modernization, a senior Tajik politician has argued, has charted a path distinct from the Western model ⚪ one that offers valuable experience for developing countries seeking a route to modernization suited to their own conditions.
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Iran's revenge against Qatar begins? Pilots 'held on water' claim threatens to ignite Gulf crisis. hindustantimes.com Iran has accused Qatar of holding three Iranian pilots in poor conditions after an alleged jet shootdown, claiming their health is at risk and demanding their transfer to a land-based hospital. Tehran reportedly offered to send an air ambulance, while Doha has denied detaining the pilots and dismissed the claims as a media ploy.
(2026-08-23). Shenzhen Customs signs first sister-port cooperation MOU with Chile. ecns.cn Shenzhen Customs signed its first sister-port cooperation memorandum Thursday with Valparaíso Customs of Chile, under the APEC China Year 2026 framework.
(2026-08-23). Saturday 8/22: Free virtual screening of the documentary feature film "Coexistence, My Ass!" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6Urs……
(2026-08-23). Wednesday 8/26: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-08-23). Monday 9/7: Santa Cruz: Workers Over Billionaires! Labor Day Pro-Union Protest. indybay.org Intersection of Ocean and Water Streets | Santa Cruz, CA…
(2026-08-23). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Whole Foods Goat Milk Supplier's Cruelty Protested. indybay.org Point made with giant "bloody" mild carton and "die-in"
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). CENTRESTAGE to showcase 270 fashion brands to Hong Kong. ecns.cn CENTRESTAGE, Hong Kong's annual fashion showcase, will return to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from Sept. 2 to 5, bringing together around 270 brands from 24 countries and regions and featuring more than 30 fashion shows.
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Hind Rajab, Israeli Impunity and the International Community. juancole.com
(2026-08-23). Monday 9/7: San Francisco: Freedom From Want & Fear! Labor Day Protest. indybay.org Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse | 450 Golden Gate Ave | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-08-23). Who Can Be Called a Politician and What Does It Mean? indybay.org Understand who can be called a politician, what the role means, and which qualities define effective political leadership. Explore the importance of public service, responsibility, communication, integrity, and community participation in politics.
(2026-08-23). Xinjiang port sees over 59,000 train departures from China to Europe, Asia. ecns.cn Horgos Land Port in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has handled more than 59,000 freight trains from China to Europe and Asia, according to Xinjiang railway authorities on Thursday.
(2026-08-23). AIM-424 "Malice" Very Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile Emerges From The Shadows (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-08-23). Preserving humanity and dignity in the Philippines' armed conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). World Humanitarian Day: Health care is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Mali: Six injured people transferred from Kidal to Gao. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Afghanistan: Operational Facts and Figures — January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Stricter US sanctions threaten severe economic strain as Iran keeps Hormuz traffic in check. geo.tv
(2026-08-23). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Haiti: Nowhere left for people to take shelter as violence spreads. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Why the world cannot normalize the killing of those who help. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Ethiopia. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Restoring hope: five years of MHPSS support for repatriated families in Central Asia. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Search continues for missing crew after bulk carrier sinks off India. geo.tv
(2026-08-23). Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record at humanoid games. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-23). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Without education for girls, Afghanistan loses its chance for a better tomorrow. globalvoices.org
(2026-08-23). Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Thousands flee Sudan's Kordofan fighting for relative safety of El Obeid. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-22). Tony Greenstein's historic speech led to acquittal — and Zionist meltdown. thecanary.co 
Jewish anti-genocide activist Tony Greenstein was acquitted yesterday, 21 August 2026. Greenstein, 72, faced supposed 'terror' charges for expressing his support for Palestinian resistance to Israel's occupation. The state's failure to convict triggered a massive hissy-fit among the UK Israel lobby. Zionists demanded changes to prosecutions to prevent juries acquitting individuals deemed undesirable by those […] | By
(2026-08-22). US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions. geo.tv US Navy sailors work on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington as it transits the Arabian Sea to support US military operations in the war with Iran August 20, 2026. — ReutersUS to target Iranian trading partners, raising concerns in China.Strait of Hormuz…
(2026-08-22). 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.
(2026-08-22). Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz. al-monitor.com Aug 22 (Reuters) – Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad through various channels, Iran's state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday.IRNA said obtaining special permission for Iraqi tankers was one of Baghdad's main requests during Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf's visit to Iraq.
(2026-08-22). Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins. tribune.com.pk 
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. | Trump has grown impatient with reporters' questions and even United States allies. This week, he lashed out at reporters pressing him on foreign policy issues and renewed his threat to bomb Oman, a US ally negoti…
(2026-08-22). Tehran received messages from neighbouring nations about 'regional security arrangements': Ghalibaf. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Saturday that Tehran received messages from neighbouring nations about "shaping new security commitments and economic cooperation in the region". | "The United States put the security of every single one of its allies at such risk through bullying and pure disregard for their interests for the sake of Israel that they briefly saw their entire existence on the line," he said on X. | 1/2 We've received numerous messages from neighboring countries about shaping new security arrangements and economic cooperation in the region. | The United States put the…
(2026-08-22). Iranian army says its military doctrine shifting from 'defensive to offensive'. tribune.com.pk 
The Iranian army said Saturday that its military doctrine is shifting from a "defensive to an offensive" posture, citing lessons from the country's recent wars. | Brig. Gen. Mohammad Akraminia, spokesman for the Iranian army, told state news agency IRNA that the shift had gradually taken place during what he described as the 12-day and 40-day wars. | "Our country's military doctrine was defensive in the past, but gradually during these two wars, we witnessed the military doctrine moving from a defensive posture toward an offensive one," Akraminia said. | He said the shift was reflected in rapid and broader res…
(2026-08-22). Washington targets Iran's lifelines as Tehran vows 'crushing, punishing' retaliation. geo.tv People walk next to a symbolic mockup of an Iranian missile and an Iranian flag at Imam Hussein Square in Tehran, Iran, July 12, 2026. — ReutersBessent says more detail of economic curbs to come on MondayUS seeks cooperation from China, which opposes sanctions.Nato convenes meeting to…
(2026-08-22). ADC Files Federal Lawsuit Against DHS And CBP Over Unconstitutional Targeting Of Max Blumenthal. scheerpost.com The Grayzone The ADC is suing DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin over the government's seizure and attempted forensic search of Max Blumenthal's phones after he returned from a reporting trip to Iran. The lawsuit accuses the government of not only violating his Fourth Amendment rights, but of retaliating against him for his journalism and constitutionally protected …
(2026-08-22). The Houthi Blockade: Can Saudi Arabia Really Escape Iran's Trap? moderndiplomacy.eu The question is no longer whether Saudi Arabia will respond to the Houthi blockade but what kind of response it can sustain. Riyadh has been building Yemeni militia troops for seven months and is forced to make a decision it has put off since 2022: either it accepts the possibility of ongoing attacks on its …
(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). World Bank projects war-hit Lebanon's economy to contract by 6.4 percent. aljazeera.com Conflict with Israel derails Lebanon's economic recovery as inflation and consumer prices rise, the global lender says.
(2026-08-22). Puerto Rican solidarity committee condemns new sanctions against Cuba. radiohc.cu The president of the Committee of Solidarity with Cuba (CSC) in Puerto Rico, Milagros Rivera, has condemned the new U.S. sanctions against leaders and institutions of the Caribbean nation. | "In a desperate and fraudulent manner, the U.S. State Department is attempting to criminalize solidarity and is imposing ridiculous sanctions on three leaders of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) in an attempt to intimidate Cuba's friends who are exercising their solidarity in the face of the genocidal blockade." | The Puerto Rican leader condemned the blockade, "which has intensified since January 29…
(2026-08-22). Hundreds of children take part in swimming class on Gaza's shore. aljazeera.com On Gaza's shore, 1,300 Palestinian children joined a swimming class to cope with the trauma of Israel's genocidal war.
(2026-08-22). The 2026—2027 school year in Cuba begins on September 1st. radiohc.cu The Ministry of Education of the Republic of Cuba (MINED) confirmed that the upcoming 2026—2027 academic year will officially start on September 1, in compliance with the institutional calendar established for the national education system. | Through its official social media channels, the agency ratified the date and emphasized the importance of full, punctual student attendance from day one, a factor considered key to optimal pedagogical development. In its statement, MINED also reiterated that education remains a fundamental right and a shared responsibility among families, schools, and society.This deci…
(2026-08-22). Soberón a Washington: " øA qué le tienen miedo?" cubadebate.cu El jefe de la Misión de Cuba ante la ONU, Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, cuestionó en entrevista con Associated Press la política de sanciones de EE.UU, en momentos en que Cuba impulsa cambios para inversión privada y extranjera. Sostuvo que las restricciones dificultan precisamente esas transformaciones al afectar el acceso a combustible, electricidad, financiamiento, comercio e inversión.
(2026-08-22). Embajada de Cuba en Japón recibe a Mijaín López: "Un honor compartir con una leyenda del deporte" cubadebate.cu La Embajada de Cuba en Japón fue escenario de un encuentro histórico al recibir al pentacampeón olímpico Mijaín López Núñez, durante su visita al país. El gigante de la lucha grecorromana, compartió con la delegación diplomática y reafirmó los valores de disciplina, entrega y espíritu de lucha que lo han convertido en una leyenda viva del deporte cubano y mundial.
(2026-08-22). øPor qué los progresistas están ganando en todo Estados Unidos? No es Complicado. cubadebate.cu Los candidatos progresistas, a pesar de contar con mucho menos presupuesto, siguen derrotando a los demócratas tradicionales en las primarias de todo el país. La respuesta no es complicada. Los progresistas hablan de los problemas reales que afrontan las familias trabajadoras. Y ofrecen soluciones reales. Los demócratas del establishment no.
(2026-08-22). Inaugurados en China los Juegos Mundiales de Robots Humanoides (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Los segundos Juegos Mundiales de Robots Humanoides quedaron inaugurados hoy en Beijing, con la participación de 666 equipos y dos mil 56 robots procedentes de 16 países.
(2026-08-22). Celebran acto central por aniversario 65 de la UNEAC junto al Arte Fiel (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, encabeza este viernes el acto central por el 65 aniversario de la UNEAC, celebrado en los jardines de su sede institucional en 17 y H, El Vedado. La velada constituye un homenaje a la trayectoria y el papel protagónico de la organización en la cultura nacional, y sirve además para evocar al Poeta Nacional Nicolás Guillén, su presidente fundador, y al Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro.
(2026-08-22). Natalie Harp, la "impresora humana" de Trump que desata una guerra política en la Casa Blanca. cubadebate.cu La asistente de Donald Trump, Natalie Harp, se ha convertido en el centro de una tormenta política después de que el senador demócrata Jon Ossoff la mencionara en un ataque contra el presidente, calificándola de compañera de viaje del "palacio volador". La feroz respuesta de la Casa Blanca ha puesto el foco sobre la joven de 33 años y su influencia sobre el mandatario.
(2026-08-22). Chapeando: Lo de Dominicana (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Dedicamos el análisis a lo más fuerte en desinformación de los últimos días: la expulsión de 10 diplomáticos cubanos de la República Dominicana. La reacción de la sociedad dominicana, ha sido en general digna y contraria a la decisión gubernamental, cuestiona el acto como de subordinación y sometimiento a los dictados de Washington.
(2026-08-22). Fidel Castro's legacy germinates in Cuba's resistance. radiohc.cu Fidel Castro is today a seed germinating in the resistance of his people, stated Orestes Hernández, Minister Counselor of the Cuban Embassy, here. | It was at a meeting in the Casa del Pueblo (People's House), headquarters of the Socialist Party of Uruguay in Montevideo, where grassroots members of the Broad Front (Frente Amplio) commemorated the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution on his birthday. | "Fiel taught us to look to history, to our roots, for the reasons to resist the reinforced blockade that is killing people on the island," he noted. | He emphasized how F…
(2026-08-22). Egypt and China's 2026 Military Drills: What They Mean for US and Israeli Security. moderndiplomacy.eu The second iteration of the joint air exercise Eagles of Civilization 2026 commenced on the Egyptian lands in August 2026, involving the Egyptian and Chinese air forces. The exercise included advanced Chinese air combat systems, such as heavy fighters like the J-16 and support and battle management aircraft. Advanced systems, including modern fighters and support …
(2026-08-22). As a Palestinian From Gaza, I Can Study Abroad in Safety, But Never Visit Home. truthout.org Since Israel's war began in Gaza, Palestinian university students have seen their education and futures upended. All universities have been damaged or destroyed, campuses have closed, and around 88,000 students have been deprived of access to higher education, according to Palestinian officials. Friends of Palestinian Universities has reported that nearly 1,400 university students have also been… |
(2026-08-22). 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.
(2026-08-22). Gaza 'humanitarian catastrophe' undermining support even in 'pro-Israel' nations: Poland. tribune.com.pk 
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said the "humanitarian catastrophe" in Gaza and the failure to ensure accountability for the Israeli military's "excessive use of force" were undermining public support even in nations supportive of Israel. | "Partnership requires mutual respect," Sikorski said on Thursday on US social media company X. | "The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, as well as the failure of accountability for [Israel Defence Forces] IDF's excessive use of force, are undermining public support in even pro-Israel nations," he added. | His comments came as Poland's Foreign Ministry expressed "g…
(2026-08-22). Israeli strikes kill two and injure others as Gaza attacks continue. aljazeera.com Israeli drone attack targeted a family in the central city of Deir el-Balah, killing one person and wounding others.
(2026-08-22). Israel's Chief Rabbi says Palestinians are not a people and have no rights. aljazeera.com Israel's Chief Rabbi denied Palestinians are a people, claimed Gaza for Jews and called for its destruction and return.
(2026-08-22). 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.
(2026-08-22). Venezuela Appoints Opposition Politician Enrique Ochoa Antich Ambassador to Switzerland. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The appointment was approved during an extraordinary parliamentary session on Friday, August 21. It places Ochoa Antich in the diplomatic post previously occupied by longstanding Venezuelan diplomat Roy Chaderton. | The decision represents another significant appointment of…
(2026-08-22). Latin American Youth Solidarity Brigade Arrives in Venezuela. wibailoutpeople.org 
Participants of the ALBA Movements' youth solidarity brigade to Venezuela pose in front of the Simón Bolívar statue at Plaza Bolívar in Caracas. Photo: Leonardo Fernandes.
(2026-08-22). Claim: China is Considering Hosting COP33 in 2028. wattsupwiththat.com The private jets will fly climate delegates to the center of the world's largest source of industrial CO2, to congratulate China on their emissions reduction progress?
(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). Trump Pardons Have Cost Crime Victims $1.7 Billion. portside.org Trump Pardons Have Cost Crime Victims $1.7 Billion |
(2026-08-22). Usain Bolt's 100m record broken at World Humanoid Robot Games. aljazeera.com Chinese robot reaches peak speed of 14.5 metres per second to beat Bolt's 100m record in Beijing, says state media.
(2026-08-22). Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-1 in Jose Mourinho's first game on return. aljazeera.com Carlos Espi scores late to snatch a win for Real Madrid after Alex Calatrava had levelled Jude Bellingham's opener.
(2026-08-22). 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.
(2026-08-22). Wrong, Honolulu Civil Beat, One Hurricane Doesn't Prove Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com The Honolulu Civil Beat claims in the article "How Is Climate Change Shaping Tropical Storm Lala?" that (then) Tropical Storm Lala demonstrates how climate change is making hurricanes stronger and that Hawaii should expect…
(2026-08-22). SPL 26/27: All eyes on Ronaldo as Al-Nassr gears up to take on Al-Riyadh. ummid.com All eyes are on Al-Nassr Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo as the defending champion gears up to take on Al-Riyadh football club Friday August 21, 2026 in the second match of the Saudi Pro League 2026-27.
(2026-08-22). Fans and police injured in pitch invasion during 'high risk' German Cup tie. aljazeera.com Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern game halted for 30 minutes as eight people hospitalised with about 100 injured.
(2026-08-22). The Fedorov Case: Anatomy of a fracture in Ukrainian power. strategic-culture.su The clash with Zelensky is the first visible skirmish in the current transition. It won't be the last. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-08-22). 'Mother of Broken Cars' graduates as qualified motor mechanic. sanews.gov.za 'Mother of Broken Cars' graduates as qualified motor mechanic | Affectionately known in the Mount Fletcher community as the "Mother of Broken Cars", Nosipho Kholutsoane has turned her passion for restoring neglected vehicles into a growing business. | Kholutsoane graduated as a motor mechanic from the King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) TVET College in Mthatha on 17 July 2026, alongside 69 other graduates who completed the Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) Programme. | The programme was funded through a project of the Eastern Cape Office of the Premier and implemented by the Automotive Industry Development Ce…
(2026-08-22). Carney: Canada will enact retaliatory US tariffs starting September 8. aljazeera.com The prime minister spoke hours after the US imposed 50 percent tariffs on nearly $20bn worth of Canadian goods.
(2026-08-22). Govt fully implemented SC order on Imran's medical check-up, says Tarar. tribune.com.pk 
Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar on Saturday accused the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) of politicising the health of its founding chairman, Imran Khan, saying the government had fully implemented the Supreme Court's order regarding his medical examination and alleging that the party had committed contempt of court through its statements and actions. | Earlier this week, the Supreme Court ordered that Imran be shifted to Shifa International Hospital for treatment for the next few days and directed the government to arrange weekly meetings between him and his family. In response, the government filed a…
(2026-08-22). DR Congo receives 1st batch of vaccines to contain Ebola outbreak. tribune.com.pk 
The Democratic Republic of Congo has received the first batch of 16,520 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine to contain the Ebola virus, health authorities said late Friday. | Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said more than 50,000 doses are expected by Monday. | "These doses would strengthen the government's response to Ebola and contribute to the protection of populations, with the support of our partners," Kamba told reporters in Kinshasa. | Read: WHO pleads for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak | The World Health Organisation announced on Thursday that 70,000 vaccines would be supplied to Congo from the…
(2026-08-22). Electric dump truck, drive batteries in projects implemented by Belarusian companies, Rosatom. eng.belta.by Among the joint projects the deputy director mentioned shipments of the drive batteries Rosatom makes. "We also interact with BKM Holding Company. A project has already been implemented to ship trolleybuses with an increased autonomous range to St. Petersburg," he said.
(2026-08-22). Pakistan's PTI seeks contempt action over jailed Imran Khan's hospital move. aljazeera.com Party launches legal action after authorities take ex-PM to ‚Å state hospital for check-up ‚Å before returning him to jail.
(2026-08-22). Atif Aslam pulls star-studded crowd to celebrate 'Subah Aye Na'. tribune.com.pk 
18 years after his last record, singer Atif Aslam held a gathering for his new album Subah Aye Na, bringing out fellow celebrities including Fahad Mustafa, Asim Azhar, Talha Anjum, and Hania Aamir for a night of music. | View this post on Instagram | What turned the celebration into a talking point wasn't just who was there — it was how little overlap those names usually have. Mustafa, Azhar and Anjum were all seen with Aslam over the course of the night, with footage showing them singing on stage. | With Aslam's journey in music, Azhar's pop catalogue, Anjum's standing in the country's hip-hop scene, an…
(2026-08-22). More than 16,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine arrive in Ebola-hit DR Congo. aljazeera.com The doses are the first of 70,000 allocated for Kinshasa as experts warn of the virus's exponential spread.
(2026-08-22). Gallery applauds as Tony Greenstein is unanimously acquitted of inviting support for terrorism. thecanary.co 
Tony Greenstein's trial at Kingston Crown Court has ended in a spectacular own goal for Sussex Zionist complainants and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), as a jury of seven men and five women took just two hours and eleven minutes to clear the 72-year-old Jewish anti-Zionist writer and activist. The verdict left an openly hostile […] | By
(2026-08-22). 7 Cloud Security Benefits Every Growing Business Should Know. moguldom.com Growth changes the security equation quickly. Now, it is about more employees, applications, customer records, and login points. These create a much wider attack surface. Centralized control is one of the simplest and most useful cloud security benefits. Still, moving workloads to the cloud does not magically remove risk. For instance, the provider secures the …
(2026-08-22). From Lionel Messi, Kanye West to Taylor Swift: Celebrities are "Protected" By Israeli Security Teams. scheerpost.com Alan Macleod MintPress News From Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian to Jennifer Aniston and Lionel Messi, celebrities across the world are hiring teams of Israeli bodyguards made up of former Shin Bet, Mossad, and Israeli special forces. But how safe is it to entrust your life and most intimate details to agents from spying agencies …
(2026-08-22). Can economic war ultimately force Iran to compromise? al-monitor.com President Trump's new economic offensive comes as Iran is grappling with war damage, tighter oil restrictions and a shrinking ability to absorb another major shock.
(2026-08-22). US judge overturns policy suspending immigrant visa processing for Pakistan, 74 other nations. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-22). Liverpool, Man City face questions in new era. tribune.com.pk 
Mohamed Salah and Pep Guardiola are two of the most iconic figures in Premier League history ⚪ how Liverpool and Manchester City cope without them will define their seasons. | For the first time since 2016, Liverpool kick off a campaign without Egypt forward Salah as their talisman, while City can no longer rely on Guardiola's managerial genius to inspire them after a glorious decade. | Salah joined Turkish club Trabzonspor earlier in August, ending the Anfield career of one of the greatest players in Liverpool's illustrious history. | Guardiola resigned at the conclusion of last season, bringing the curtain…
(2026-08-22). Union Members, Activists Defiant in the Face of Federal Surveillance. progressivehub.net MADISON MCVAN | PORTSIDE…
(2026-08-22). Diagnosis, psychosis and hospital life in the modern-day mental hospital. moderndiplomacy.eu Once upon a time, I landed in a mental hospital after having a nervous breakdown in my early twenties when I lived in Johannesburg, and my brother who longed to belong found a new group of friends and started to experiment with drugs. I had been living on my own for nearly a year in …
(2026-08-22). Can the Israeli military be trusted to investigate itself? Evidence shows genuine accountability is rare. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it's an "
(2026-08-22). Summer Drought Compounds Longstanding Water Challenges in Puerto Rico. truthout.org Imagine turning on your kitchen faucet and nothing comes out. Not for an hour, but for two full days. Then the water returns, only to stop again two days later. That is what more than 180,000 customers in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and six nearby municipalities have been dealing with since Aug. 7, 2026, and officials expect 48-hour rotating outages to continue at least through August. |
(2026-08-22). Fans note Ramsha Khan's absence in photos, videos of sister's wedding. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Ramsha Khan became the subject of fresh online speculation after being noticeably absent in pictures and videos of her sister Alysha's wedding. | With Alysha's festivities in full swing and the bride celebrating among family and friends, including actor Zoya Nasir, fans noted Ramsha's absence in the wedding content. | View this post on Instagram | Comments under the wedding posts filled up with users wondering where Ramsha was, with some saying they missed seeing the actor, while others noted the absence of her husband, fellow actor Khushhal Khan. | In April, rumours circulated that Ramsha had secretly m…
(2026-08-22). Somalia child hunger crisis deepens after aid cuts, UNICEF says. aljazeera.com The drought-stricken country has recorded a 32 percent jump in the number of children treated for severe malnutrition.
(2026-08-22). 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.
(2026-08-22). 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). Climate-Driven Droughts May Be Accelerating the Spread of Infectious Diseases. truthout.org The world has become hotter and, in many places, drier than ever before in recorded history. Just this summer, as some U.S. states battle over rights to the Colorado River, major reservoirs are at historically-low levels. In Puerto Rico, extended drought has exacerbated an infrastructure crisis, leaving residents to suffer weeks-long stretches without water. In Europe, the Danube and Rhine rivers… |
(2026-08-22). Govt approves army deployment in Rawalpindi under Article 245 for six months. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government on Saturday approved the deployment of the Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi for six months under Article 245 of the Constitution. | According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control, the deployment was made upon the request of the Home Department, Government of Punjab. | "The federal government, exercising the powers conferred under Article 245 of the Constitution of Pakistan, is pleased to authorise deployment of 3x companies of the Pakistan Army for sensitive security duties in Rawalpindi," the notification stated. | It added that this was "to avoid any un…
(2026-08-22). 8 Pakistan Bar Council members condemn 'defiance' of SC order amid Imran Khan's treatment fiasco. tribune.com.pk 
Eight members of the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) on Saturday strongly condemned "the government's blatant, willful and deliberate violation" of a Supreme Court (SC) August 18 order concerning the medical examination of former prime minister Imran Khan. | Three days ago, the SC ordered the government to transfer Imran to Shifa International Hospital for examination and treatment by a multidisciplinary medical board. The government instead sent him to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for treatment, drawing the ire of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership and eventually lead…
(2026-08-22). PM Shehbaz directs financial assistance for families affected by monsoon rains, floods. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed financial assistance for families affected by the recent monsoon rains and floods across the country. | According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on X, PM Shehbaz chaired a meeting in Lahore regarding the progress in relief and rehabilitation activities during the monsoon rains. | The prime minister directed that financial assistance be provided to the families of all individuals who lost their lives in the floods, as well as to owners of houses that were completely or partially damaged by the rains and floods. | The prime minister further directed that "
(2026-08-22). Friday Nite Videos | August 21, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | August 21, 2026 |
(2026-08-22). Ukraine's 'Turning the tide' narrative has already sunk. strategic-culture.su How the mainstream media spins each new failure as success — with Leonid Ragozin | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | One of the mos…
(2026-08-22). Researchers find microplastics in insects from Schuylkill River watershed. whyy.org 
This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Microplastics were detected inside a third of insects across six streams within the Schuylkill River watershed, according to Researchers at the nonprofi…
(2026-08-22). 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.
(2026-08-22). Social crime in the Calumet region: Blackouts in Gary, Indiana, extend into second week. wsws.org The collapse of infrastructure in Gary and the broader Calumet region is the result of decades of policies through which the financial elite has drained resources from essential physical assets and funneled them into speculation.
(2026-08-22). Open-air cinema brings movie nights back to Khartoum. aljazeera.com Families are returning to the movies at an open-air cinema in Khartoum, offering residents a brief escape from war.
(2026-08-22). America Needs the Western Alliance More Than the Western Alliance Needs Trump. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump's scaling-back of joint military exercises with South Korea is the latest impulsive and thoughtless decision in an accumulation of foreign policy insults that is leading to the U.S.'s abandonment of the world's democratic community. These include Trump's drastic cut in support for Ukraine in deference to Russian President Vladimir Putin and …
(2026-08-22). Ukrainian parliament approves new SBU-linked defense minister. wsws.org The appointment of the SBU-linked Khmara signals a profound crisis of the Zelensky regime and the entire NATO war against Russia.
(2026-08-22). Ban on online ads of gambling establishments under consideration in Belarus. eng.belta.by The draft law provides for a ban on online advertising of lotteries, games, including promotional, gambling, and interactive electronic games, and gambling establishments, including virtual ones, with certain exceptions, as well as a ban on advertising them in means of transportation.
(2026-08-22). China's Next Aircraft Carrier Is Taking Shape. twz.com 
A new Chinese aircraft carrier,
(2026-08-22). Why It Might Be Time To Rethink the Human Family Tree. portside.org Why It Might Be Time To Rethink the Human Family Tree |
(2026-08-22). Mecca Agreement or Mecca Treaty? unitedworldint.com On August 7, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed the "Mecca Mutual Defense Agreement." The agreement came as a surprise. But that surprise is hardly surprising: there had been no sign that such a pact was in the works. At least not for those "outside the state apparatus." The process that led to the agreement …
(2026-08-22). US Postal Service shares mail-in ballot restrictions despite court ruling. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has called for restrictions on mail-in voting as part of bid to exert control over elections.
(2026-08-22). H5N1 avian flu spreads among Australian bird population. wsws.org Three mass mortality events, involving a total of more than 1,000 greater crested terns, were detected in South Australia on Wednesday, with H5N1 the presumed cause.
(2026-08-22). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh protests over wages, pensions and labour-code provisions; Mumbai public transport workers begin indefinite action; Bangladesh: Ettadee Jeans workers demand unpaid wages; Sri Lanka: Wildlife veterinarians maintain work-to-rule action; Australia: Public sector doctors strike in Victoria.
(2026-08-22). 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…
(2026-08-22). Man Utd humiliated at Hull to open Premier League account. aljazeera.com Manchester United lose 2-0 at newly promoted Hull City to open their Premier League campaign.
(2026-08-22). After canceling strike vote, union officials ram through Michigan Medicine nurses' contract. wsws.org Nurses at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan were rushed into a ratification vote on a new three-year contract amid a UMPNC and corporate media campaign hailing the "historic gains" of the agreement and concealing the provisions that protect the interests of hospital management.
(2026-08-22). Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs across a raft of US sectors, Carney says. tribune.com.pk 
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday that starting September 8, his administration would impose tariffs on imports from the United States across a raft of sectors in retaliation for President Donald Trump's new 50% tariffs that came into effect at midnight. | After days of intense negotiations, the two countries failed to reach a trade deal late on Friday, worsening an already delicate relationship ‚Å between the two long-term trade partners and allies and complicating the future of a highly su…
(2026-08-22). "Kurdish Question" not over: how US policy helped create new Middle East problem. infobrics.org Turkey's rapprochement with the PKK is changing the strategic landscape surrounding the Kurdish Question. As Kurdish forces remain active in Syria and Iranian Kurdish groups face pressure from Tehran, Washington must balance its Kurdish partnerships against its alliance with Ankara. The choice could reshape US policy in the Middle East.
(2026-08-22). Kenosha, August 29, 2026: Blake Family 6th Annual Block Party! wibailoutpeople.org 
Event by BCD Racism For six years, the Blake Family Block Party has brought our community together for a day of laughter, connection, and celebration. We're excited to welcome everyone back for another unforgettable afternoon filled with family fun, live entertainment, and community spirit! Saturday, August 29, 2026 1PM — 5PM 28th Avenue (between 40th …
(2026-08-22). Baloch leaders reject new provinces proposal. tribune.com.pk 
Political leaders in Balochistan have strongly opposed proposals for creating new provinces on administrative grounds, alleging that such moves were aimed at gaining control over the province's natural resources. | They also warned against attempts to mislead public opinion through unelected and non-political individuals on sensitive constitutional and political matters. | The leaders were speaking at a condolence reference held at the Quetta Press Club to commemorate the Babara massacre of Charsadda. The event was attended by representatives of the Awami National Party (ANP), National Party, Balochistan Natio…
(2026-08-22). Delaware election 2026: Meet the 3 Democrats fighting to unseat Chris Coons in the U.S. Senate. whyy.org Jeff Appelhans, Mary Louve and Eric No-Trump Hansen are vying to unseat U.S. Sen. Chris Coons in September's primary as he runs for his fourth term in office. | From left to right: Incumbent U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, Mary Louve, Eric No-Trump Hansen and Jeff Appelhans.
(2026-08-22). Trump seeks to block the BBC's attempt to subpoena Ivanka Trump, Trump Jr. aljazeera.com While lawyers for the US president argue the subpoenas are 'cynical', the BBC says they could help shine light on case.
(2026-08-22). Australian government's phony posturing over Israeli murder of aid worker. wsws.org While bemoaning the IDF's exoneration of itself, Labor leaders repeated the fraudulent Israeli narrative that the bombardment of a clearly marked aid convoy was an error.
(2026-08-22). 'Not a small issue': People deported by US to Liberia face uncertain future. aljazeera.com Liberia's government announced the move on Tuesday, two days before the flight. Politicians say they were not consulted.
(2026-08-22). Iraq's Zaidi doubles down on militia disarmament, boosting oil exports. al-monitor.com Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi made the comments amid Hormuz-related export struggles and a nearing deadline for armed groups to disarm.
(2026-08-22). TikTok agrees to $400 million US children's privacy settlement. tribune.com.pk 
TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance on Friday agreed to a $400-million settlement to resolve the US Justice Department's allegations the short-video app violated children's online privacy. | The Justice Department sued TikTok and ByteDance in 2024 for allegedly failing to protect children's privacy, and illegally collecting their information. | The defendants were accused of violating a law requiring online services aimed at children to obtain parental consent to collect personal information from users under age 13. | Associate Attorney General &sbquo…
(2026-08-22). Punjab youth shot dead in New York while on pizza delivery; family seeks help to bring body home. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A 28-year-old man from Jabbowal village near Begowal in Punjab's Kapurthala district was allegedly shot dead in New York City, leaving his family devastated.The deceased has been identified as Gurdeep Singh, who had moved to the United States more than a decade ago in search of better opportunities.According to people familiar with the family, Gurdeep was on his way to make a pizza delivery when armed men allegedly opened fire on him on Richmond Street in New York City. He suffered fatal injuries in the shooting. | Gurdeep's acquaintances said his father had reportedly borrowed money to send him to…
(2026-08-22). News X World interview 22 August 2026. gilbertdoctorow.com minutes 3.30 to 10.15…
(2026-08-22). The new great game in the Caucasus. tribune.com.pk 
For centuries, the Caucasus was one of the great frontiers of imperial rivalry, separating and connecting the competing spheres of the Ottoman, Russian and Persian empires. In the twentieth century, the region came under Soviet rule; after the Soviet Union's collapse, the emergence of independent republics dislodged Russia's influence across much of…
(2026-08-22). Journalists Fired From Military Newspaper for Asserting Editorial Independence. truthout.org Correspondent Lara Korte, editor-in-chief Erik Slavin, and publisher Max Lederer were all fired from their posts at Stars and Stripes on Friday, the latest attack on press freedom by President Donald Trump and members of his administration — this time targeting the paper that provides daily news to US servicemembers spread across the globe. "I consider it a great privilege to live alongside… |
(2026-08-22). SUNDAY: Earthquakes, Elections, and Empire Aug. 23 forum Inbox. afgj.org 
Click here to register for the webinar Earthquakes, Elections, and Empire, featuring David Escobar (with the Centro Pazífico), Raquel Mogollón (with AFGJ's Colombia Watch program), and Tanya Nuñez (with People's Forum) Please forgive this last minute posting but we wanted to give you an opportunity to attend this exciting webinar no matter where you are….
(2026-08-22). Caught between silence and visibility: LGBTQ+ experiences in Mozambique. globalvoices.org 
(2026-08-22). Israeli army and settlers injure several Palestinians across West Bank. aljazeera.com Palestinians face attacks and forced displacement as settlers expand control, backed by military raids and inaction.
(2026-08-22). Seven killed, including two police officers, in UK 'wrong-side' car crash. aljazeera.com Accident follows similar crashes in Ireland where police highlighted social media trend driving in opposite direction.
(2026-08-22). 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.
(2026-08-22). 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.
(2026-08-22). Fired Federal Employees Are Bringing Climate Change Info Back to the People. truthout.org Since June 23, a group of former employees of the communications branch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have been busily resurrecting one of the government's premier educational websites on climate change. Climate.gov was started in the early 2010s by communicators with NOAA, and for more than a decade it consistently produced high-quality graphics and other… |
(2026-08-22). Delaware election 2026: Meet the 3 Republicans hoping to unseat Sarah McBride in Congress. whyy.org Earl Cooper, Joseph Arminio and John Whalen III are Republicans vying for Delaware's congressional seat. Here's what to know about the race, and where the candidates stand. | From left to right: Republicans John Whalen III, Joe Arminio and Earl Cooper Three Republican candidates are competing for the nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep Sarah McBride for Delaware's lone congressional seat.
(2026-08-22). Global outpouring of support for imprisoned Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org More than 1,000 people in 58 countries and territories have signed the petition for Bogdan Syrotiuk's release since August 10, when a Ukrainian court imposed a 15-year prison term on the 27-year-old for seeking to unite the workers of Russia and Ukraine against the war.
(2026-08-22). That Stunning Florida Senate Win. portside.org That Stunning Florida Senate Win |
(2026-08-22). Sunday 8/30: Meet Scott Wiener: grill and thrill. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(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). Why So Many Countries Around The World Quietly Root For Iran. scheerpost.com Trita Parsi Substack It's not about Iran. It's the threats that an unchecked America poses to others I have been stunned by the number of officials from a wide variety of countries who, while hardly favoring Iran or feeling much empathy for the Islamic Republic, have privately expressed to me a huge sigh of relief …
(2026-08-22). Inundated Philippine communities seek answers over flood control funds. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Jamela Alindogan reports from Northern Philippines where inundated communities are demanding answers.
(2026-08-22). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-22). Tamil Nadu NEET UG Round 1 Result 2026 Date Changed. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has revised the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 schedule as per which the MBBS and BDS Round 1 Allotment Result 2026, supposed to be published today i.e. Friday August 21, will now be released after six days.
(2026-08-22). Indonesia bolsters troop numbers to combat Borneo wildfires. aljazeera.com Fires between January and July burned more than 200,000 hectares of land, says the government.
(2026-08-22). Belgian car salesman becomes prince after being recognised as royal's son. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-22). How is the pro-Israel lobby influencing US elections? aljazeera.com As the 2026 US midterms approach, millions of dollars are pouring into races involving candidates who challenge Israel.
(2026-08-22). Walk-In "Human Fridges" are Japan's newest heatwave weapon. aljazeera.com Designed to stop heatstroke in its tracks, the "Do Hiemon Box" delivers rapid, targeted cooling during extreme weather.
(2026-08-22). Starc stars as 18 wickets tumble in Mackay. tribune.com.pk 
Australia scratched out a 101-run lead over Bangladesh on Saturday in the second Test, with 18 wickets falling on day one after Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam both took six in a fast-bowling masterclass. | Home skipper Pat Cummins won the toss in Mackay and his pacemen feasted, determined to bounce back from a shock nine-wicket loss in the first Test at Darwin. | They skittled Bangladesh for 64 with an irrepressible Starc the destroyer in an incredible spell of swing and seam, taking five wickets in 22 balls during the morning session to end with 6-12 from 10 overs. | Only a last-wicket partnership of 25 be…
(2026-08-22). Salman vows Pakistan will bounce back. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said his side must address serious shortcomings in batting, bowling and fielding after England crushed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test at Headingley on Friday. | The defeat, completed inside three days, extended Pakistan's poor run away from home and left Salman acknowledging that England had outplayed his team in every department. | "England outplayed us in every department," Salman said at…
(2026-08-22). 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.
(2026-08-22). 17-year-old boy fatally shot by settlers in Sa'ir, north of Hebron. thecanary.co 
Israeli settlers have murdered a Palestinian boy. They shot him in his chest with live ammunition, outside his home in the occupied West Bank. IOF accompanied settlers on their killing spree A group of around 50 illegal colonisers — some armed with military-issued assault rifles, and others riding on government supplied ATVs, attacked homes in […] | By
(2026-08-22). Swedish police identify 17-year-old girl as victim in school sword attack. aljazeera.com Brinell School's principal says 18-year-old suspected of carrying out Friday's deadly sword attack was a student there.
(2026-08-22). Putin threatens Massive Retaliation as Ukraine Escalates Long-Range Strikes. gilbertdoctorow.com minutes 22.30 to 27.30…
(2026-08-22). Fidel Castro: The decisions that shaped a revolutionary. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-22). Economic Advisor's 'bring back E10' advice puts in question govt's oil policy. ummid.com The opposition parties are using Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran's suggestion that the 'E10 Petrol should be brought back' to cast doubt over the Narendra Modi government's oil policy.
(2026-08-22). 'It was a tsunami': Floods leave death trail in India's Assam. aljazeera.com From father searching for his daughter's body to man who drowned trying to save a friend, floods take devastating toll.
(2026-08-22). Jewish activists push back against Israeli settlers. aljazeera.com Jewish activists provide a 'protective presence' to deter settler violence in parts of the Occupied West Bank.
(2026-08-22). Trump tried to bully Canada into bad deal, but Carney walked out & promised dollar-for-dollar fight. hindustantimes.com Canada has suspended trade negotiations with the United States after Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the latest U.S. terms, calling them "unfair" and "uneconomic." The breakdown comes as the Trump administration prepares 50% tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian exports, raising fresh concerns over the future of U.S.-Canada trade and the USMCA. President Donald Trump said a deal with Canada was still moving along, while Washington accused Ottawa of backing away from commitments. Carney says Canada will retaliate against U.S. tariffs and accelerate efforts to diversify its economy and trade partnerships.
(2026-08-22). Power behind racist Cofnas revealed as US threatens Ghent university. thecanary.co 
Zionist Nathan Cofnas, the 'shit-flooding' supposed academic behind the press pile-on that hounded Prof Jason Arday to death, has constantly positioned himself as 'always the victim'. He is an Israel supporter, after all. But his 'poor little me' shtick fell apart after the US ambassador to Belgium threatened Ghent university for suspending the literal ethno-supremacist […] | By
(2026-08-22). Preparations for Minsk City Day celebrations discussed. eng.belta.by "More than 20 festive locations will open across the city and will operate till 20: 00 this year. Residents can expect performances by artist groups, activities, and fairs," the press service noted.
(2026-08-22). You Love To See It: Hot Subway Summer. levernews.com Good things are happening! A city plans to bottle subway hell, canoes beat out copper mines, crabbers cut the cord, and we celebrate a victory with a border wall fighter. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, Click Here To Upgrade | | Reduce, Reuse, Recycl…
(2026-08-22). More than 200,000 newly displaced in Sudan's Kordofan region. aljazeera.com Intensified fighting in Sudan has displaced at least 200,000 people in the Kordofan region since late last year.
(2026-08-22). Let's Look At Bridge Point Business Brokers 2026. moguldom.com Selling a business is rarely as simple as putting it on the market and waiting for the right buyer to come along. Owners need to understand what their company is worth, find qualified buyers, negotiate a deal, and navigate due diligence and closing. They need to do this all while continuing to run the business, …
(2026-08-22). PM expresses 'displeasure' over officials' ceremonial buggy ride at August 14 parade. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken a "very serious view" of an incident at an official function in Islamabad on August 14, during which the chief commissioner and inspector general of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) rode to the event in a ceremonial horse-drawn buggy, it emerged on Saturday. | According to documents available to The Express Tribune, a formal advisory was issued on Monday by Establishment Division Joint Secretary (Discipline) Syeda Shafaq Hashmi to Inspector General of Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi and Chief Commissioner of Islamabad Capital Territory Lt. (Retd.) Sohail Ashraf. | The advis…
(2026-08-22). Pakistan roar back to beat Japan. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan recovered from two goals down to edge Japan 4-3 in a thrilling Group G match at the FIH Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen on Saturday, securing a narrow victory after a late Japanese push. | Waheed Ashraf Rana scored twice for Pakistan, while Hammadudin Muhammad and Hannan Shahid also found the net as Pakistan survived a high-scoring contest at the Wagener Hockey Stadium. | Japan made a fine start as they struck twice in the first quarter to put Pakistan under an immense pressure. Yamada Hyota opened the scoring in the seventh minute before Tanaka Kaito making it 2-0 with a 15th minute strike. | Pakistan…
(2026-08-22). Students and workers in Sri Lanka denounce Ukrainian court's imprisonment of socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "The Ukrainian government is committing a great crime by imprisoning Bogdan for 15 years because he spoke and wrote against the war."
(2026-08-22). Gambhir calls for three-match Test series. tribune.com.pk 
India coach Gautam Gambhir said he was pleased with the rise in younger players ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday. | India hold a 1-0 lead in the two-match series and a victory in Colombo will help keep hopes of reaching the World Test Championship final alive. | Young batsman Devdutt Padikkal, playing his third Test, was one of the stars of India's comprehensive 165-run win in Galle, scoring 167 and 44. | Spinner Manav Suthar, in his second appearance for India, claimed a match haul of 10 wickets. | "Extremely satisfying to see these younger players getting an opportunity and them deliverin…
(2026-08-22). Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal begin SPL 2026-27 campaign with victory. ummid.com The reigning Champions Al Nassr FC and Al Hilal began their Saudi Pro League 2026-27 (SPL 26/27) campaign with convincing victories.
(2026-08-22). There's No Such Thing As 'Unskilled Work': Barbara Ehrenreich's 'Nickel and Dimed' 25 Years Later. scheerpost.com Maximillian Alvarez TRNN In her 2001 masterwork Nickel and Dimed, the late Barbara Ehrenreich went undercover to report on the daily realities working people in America face trying to get by on minimum-wage. After working as a housekeeper, a nursing aide, a home cleaner, a server, and more, Ehrenreich wrote that "The first thing I discovered …
(2026-08-22). No, MIT, 'clean energy' isn't the future — nor is it actually clean. wattsupwiththat.com These not-so-clean, weather-dependent energy sources will never be more than bit players in today's fast-moving, technology-driven industrial revolution.
(2026-08-22). Let there be sunlight: Vatican plans solar and agriculture plant to cover its electricity needs. tribune.com.pk 
The Vatican will build a roughly €100 million ($117 million) renewable energy plant that could power the Holy See within two years via a system combining solar power and agriculture, sources involved in discussions on the project said. | The agrivoltaic plant is expected to have a capacity of 80 to 90 megawatts, making it one of Italy's largest such installations, the sources added. In such plants, solar panels are mounted several metres above the ground so crops can grow beneath them, with the shade helping to reduce evaporation and shi…
(2026-08-22). IIT Madras to offer MBBS, BDS courses soon: V Kamakoti. ummid.com IIT Madras, one of the pioneers in Engineering Education and Research which had two years ago launched School of Medical Sciences, will soon offer undergraduate courses like MBBS and BDS.
(2026-08-22). K-P CM Afridi vows to lead Sept 27 long march to Islamabad. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Saturday vowed to personally lead Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers in the September 27 long march to Islamabad, declaring that the announced date was firm and non-negotiable and that the party would not retreat until achieving its objective. | The chief minister made the remarks during a one-day visit to Hangu as part of preparations for the long march. He addressed participants of the PTI's Street Movement at Hangu Bazaar Chowk and Abu Bakr Siddique Chowk. PTI provincial president Junaid Akbar Khan, Provincial Ministers Shafi Jan and Meena Khan…
(2026-08-22). Tomorrow: Protest Whole Foods Goat Milk Supplier's Cruelty. indybay.org Activists to Protest Whole Foods Goat Milk Supplier's Cruelty with Giant "Bloody" Milk Carton and "Die-In"
(2026-08-22). States Claim to Invest in "Humane" New Prisons — But Prisons Were Never Humane. truthout.org In 2027, the doors of the largest state-funded infrastructure project in Indiana's history will open. Already a winner of a "green" award for design sustainability, this public facility in the state's northeastern corner includes 18,000 square feet of classroom space. But this is not a community center or a free public college — it is the new 4,200-bed Northwest Indiana Correctional Facility… |
(2026-08-22). Australia: ABC program exposes cruelty of Labor's aged care schemes. wsws.org Hundreds of thousands of retired workers and their families are being denied adequate support packages or left waiting interminably for basic services.
(2026-08-22). US-Canada trade talks fail: Trump's 50 % tariffs begin today midnight; Ottawa warns retaliation. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended trade negotiations with the United States after both the sides failed to reach an agreement ahead of Friday deadline. | Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the United States was set to impose 50% tariffs on around $28 billion worth of Canadian goods from midnight. In response, Canada said it would impose similar tariffs on US products to protect its workers and businesses. | "As a result, this evening, I have decided to suspend trade negotiations with the US and have directed Canada's negotiators to return to Ottawa," Carney said.
(2026-08-22). Mikaal Zulfiqar says he's open to Bollywood return, only if invited 'respectfully'. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Mikaal Zulfiqar, in a recent interview, made clear that he hadn't shut the door on working in India again, but emphasised that he would only do so if invited respectfully. | When asked about a potential Bollywood comeback, Zulfiqar stated, "I am open to the idea of returning, provided I am invited respectfully and treated on equal footing without being misused." He added, "I am not desperate for work in Bollywood; I am very happy with my career in Pakistan, but I would consider good opportunities if the circumstances were right." | Zulfiqar also noted his frustration with the freeze on cross-border colla…
(2026-08-22). West Bank: Israel-Backed Settler Violence Drives Displacement. juancole.com Record Year for Settler Attacks on Palestinians | * Escalating Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank have fully or partially displaced 107 communities since January 2023 alongside unprecedented settlement expansion.
| * Settlers responsible for attacks operate with the financial, material, and legal backing of the Israeli state. Attacks by armed settlers often occur alongside Israeli army units or with soldiers standing by.
| * Other countries should impose targeted sanctions on those implicated in ongoing grave abuses, suspend arms transfers to Israel, ban trade with illegal settle…
(2026-08-22). 13 missing after Tunisia migrant boat disaster as Europe-backed crackdown intensifies. geo.tv A Tunisian national coast guard helps a migrant child get off a rescue boat in Jbeniana, Safx, Tunisia, April 23, 2022, in this screen grab taken from a handout video taken April 23, 2022. — ReutersTwo people were rescued, with one in critical condition, officials said.Boat set…
(2026-08-22). How will Trump's tariffs affect Canada's economy? aljazeera.com US imposes 50% tariffs on key Canadian sectors after talks collapse, but unlikely to cripple Canada's economy.
(2026-08-22). Report: Alisa Goods Found Dead Near Las Vegas Airport. newsone.com 
Source: Kristen Goods / GoFundMe | The family of Alisa Goods has confirmed that she was found dead after being missing for nearly two weeks in Las Vegas. | Alisa's daughter Kristen Goods wrote the following on the family's It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news that our beloved mother, Alisa Goods, has been found and has passed away. | For our family, this is a devastating loss. After the uncertainty and anguish of not knowing where she was, we are now faced with the p…
(2026-08-22). 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?
(2026-08-22). Ebola continues to spread in the DRC as 16,000 vaccine doses arrive. aljazeera.com Health authorities are warning that 'approximately one person has been dying from Ebola every thirty minutes'.
(2026-08-22). The DEA summit in Buenos Aires and a new military architecture for Latin America. unitedworldint.com By Fernando Esteche Buenos Aires awoke this week to reinforced security around the Palacio Libertad. Three days behind closed doors, with between 400 and 600 security officials from over one hundred countries, under a motto that already foreshadows the tone: "Justice through strength and unity." No press coverage or broadcasts. Considering this government's habitual punitive …
(2026-08-22). 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.
(2026-08-22). Manchester City preview: Five key questions heading into 2026-27 season. aljazeera.com Enzo Maresca faces the formidable challenge of following the legendary manager Pep Guardiola as new season starts.
(2026-08-22). Amnesty International label ruinous Italy-Albania migrant detention pact "a wake-up call" thecanary.co 
Amnesty International have released a statement claiming that Italy's agreement to detain migrants and asylum seekers in Albania is a danger to people's "safety, liberty and human rights". The campaign organisation also held that the pact: continue[s] to expose the dangers of long-standing European Union (EU) migration policies that centre on exclusion and containment. Evading […] | By
(2026-08-22). Read: Affan Ansari on Studying Abroad, Scholarships and Global Ambitions. ummid.com In an exclusive interview, Political Science and International Relations Graduate Affan Ansari discusses his journey from studying Science in India to pursuing Higher Education in Turkey and Europe, the realities of studying abroad, scholarships and financial planning, community engagement, and his ambition to build a career in peacebuilding, conflict resolution and international security.
(2026-08-22). Armed men kidnap dozens in attacks on Nigerian villages. aljazeera.com Police say three villages and a mosque were attacked, and worshippers kidnapped in central Niger State.
(2026-08-22). 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.
(2026-08-22). Did DOGE cuts make America's food safety problem worse? aljazeera.com The US has recorded more than 160 food recalls this year, as a Cyclospora outbreak has sickened nearly 11,000 people.
(2026-08-22). AJK premier alleges PPP denied level playing field in recent elections. tribune.com.pk 
Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister (AJKPM) Faisal Mumtaz Rathore on Saturday alleged that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was not provided a level playing field in the recent general elections and that various tactics were used to facilitate the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). | The premier was speaking to a delegation of the All Kashmir Newspaper Society (AKNS), led by its president, Sardar Zahid Tabassum. | He said the biggest challenge facing the newly formed AJK government was dealing with the situation arising from the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) movement, stressing that dialogue was the…
(2026-08-22). The Families Left Behind: Their Right to Be Remembered, Our Responsibility to Act. ummid.com When a humanitarian worker is killed, the violation does not end with the death; it continues through the lives of the family left behind, and their suffering deserves recognition, documentation, support, accountability, and a place in collective memory.
(2026-08-22). Two specialists from Shifa International Hospital participated in Imran's eye assessment: PIMS. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on Saturday said that two specialists from Shifa International Hospital "participated in the ophthalmological assessment" of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. | According to a press release issued by PIMS, Imran was brought to the institute in Islamabad, "during the intervening night of August 20 and 21 for medical examination and treatment." It was as part of this examination process that the former prime minister was seen by the Shifa International specialists. | "Other examinations were carried out by the concerned PIMS specialists," the ins…
(2026-08-22). Why is Israel building new illegal settlements? aljazeera.com Israel opens construction bids for new illegal housing units in the occupied West Bank.
(2026-08-22). Media concentration in Colombia. colombiareports.com Listen to this episode on Spotify Colombia's corporate media have played a dubious role in the history of the country and have concentrated an immense power for their owners. Support Colombia Reports as a ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚Å ‚&Ar…
(2026-08-22). The Berlin Wall separated his family. Its legacy still endures. aljazeera.com When Germany was divided, the Guetingers were among the 70 million people split between two opposing nations.
(2026-08-22). Lionel Messi fined for striking opponent in Inter Miami MLS game. aljazeera.com MLS fine Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Ian Fray for separate incidents in match against Philadelphia Union.
(2026-08-22). Family and coworkers to hold memorial service for James Brasher, third Stellantis worker killed under UAW 2023 sellout contract. wsws.org The 57-year-old Stellantis worker killed on the job August 1 at the company's Mopar Parts Distribution Center in Center Line.
(2026-08-22). ABC/Disney goes to court to stop FCC early review of broadcast licenses. wsws.org The FCC action, effectively ordered by President Donald Trump and implemented by his fascistic operative FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, is a frontal attack on the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of speech and the press.
(2026-08-22). Arteta — fifth fastest manager to reach 150 premier league wins. thecanary.co 
Arsenal's victory over Coventry City was not just an ideal start to their Premier League title defense; it also marked a historic milestone for their manager, Mikel Arteta, who joined an elite group after securing his 150th win in the competition. Arteta led Arsenal to a 3-0 victory over Coventry in the opening round of […] | By
(2026-08-22). Tropical Storm Moke advances towards Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds. aljazeera.com For the second week in a row, Hawaii Island, also known as the Big Island, faces threats from an intensifying storm.
(2026-08-22). Settlers target Palestinian homes in Occupied West Bank's Area B. aljazeera.com Palestinians in Qaryut say Israeli settlers, backed by the military, are forcing families from their homes.
(2026-08-22). PM CARES: Trust is Earned Through Disclosure, Not Authority. ummid.com The strongest criticism of PM CARES is not that it is illegal or fraudulent, it is that it is insufficiently transparent for the scale of public trust it commands.
(2026-08-22). Libya's brain drain, 15 years after Tripoli fell. aljazeera.com Professionals who left a country in turmoil say they are unlikely to return as more in Libya could be planning to leave.
(2026-08-22). Billionaire CEO of Canada's Shopify demands abolition of right to vote for broad sections of the population. wsws.org Làºtke declared that voting rights should be stripped from those whom he termed "dependents"—based on their payment of income tax. This would disenfranchise wide swathes of workers on low wages, elderly pensioners, the unemployed, students and the infirm.
(2026-08-22). Exclusiva: Cómo intentó Trump sobornar al jefe del CGRI. strategic-culture.su Mafia, piratería, sobornos, extorsión: eso sí que es un Imperio flexible en acción | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | Un imperio de caos, mentiras, saque…
(2026-08-22). Macron hosts MBS for visit ranging from esports to Mideast. al-monitor.com French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday for a two-day visit set to range from esports to the war in the Middle East. | Several agreements on health, transport and energy will be signed on the second day of the visit on Monday, according to a French presidential official, underlining the strength of the Paris-Riyadh relationship.
(2026-08-22). Milwaukee, September 18, 2026: Voces de la Frontera Gala. wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1Yf1oyviij/ Event by Voces de la Frontera Celebrate the Power That Moves Us Forward Voces de la Frontera is powered by the courage, love, and determination of people who believe in a better future. Join us for the 2026 Annual Gala, a celebration of the hearts, hands, and voices that organize, lead, and move …
(2026-08-22). Panama Canal to reduce shipping as 'extreme' El Nino approaches. aljazeera.com Panama Canal will cut daily transits from 40 to 32 vessels by September 15, risking slower shipping and higher costs.
(2026-08-22). How Chile's "progressive" government and union bureaucracy covered up the El Teniente disaster. wsws.org The El Teniente disaster was caused by the relentless pressure to cut costs, outsource labor and maximize production that is inherent to the capitalist mode of production, a pressure that operates whether the owner is a state corporation or a private shareholder.
(2026-08-22). Elche vs Barcelona: La Liga — prediction, team news, lineups. aljazeera.com Barcelona start their season at Elche in La Liga on Sunday but will do so without their new signing, Rodri.
(2026-08-22). Il coinvolgimento operativo britannico nella guerra contro la Russia. strategic-culture.su I britannici sono disposti ad assumersi la responsabilità diretta dei conflitti che alimentano, oppure sanno solo nascondersi dietro i loro proxy? | Segue nostro Nei giorni scorsi, il Ministro degli Esteri russo Sergej Lavrov, ha affermato che: "La Russia ha il diritto di considerare la partecipazione delle forze missilistiche britanniche agli attacchi contro la Federazione Russa come un coinvolgimento di Londra nel conflitto ucraino". A…