(2025-08-06). Iran Dismisses Allegations of Involvement in Russia-Ukraine Conflict. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations refuted the allegations raised by the US, France and Ukraine that Iran has provided military support for Russia amid the armed conflict in Ukraine.
(2025-08-06). Putin-Trump Envoy Meet Sends Shockwaves In Kyiv? 'Panicked' Zelensky Calls Up US Prez, 'Begs' For… hindustantimes.com In a sign of mounting anxiety as the US ramps up direct talks with Moscow, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urgently called President Trump ahead of a looming August 8 ceasefire deadline for Russia. Zelensky, wary of a possible US-Russia deal that could sideline Ukrainian interests, pressed Trump to finalize a multi-billion dollar US-Ukraine drone agreement, pushed for harsher sanctions on Russia, and reiterated Ukraine's readiness for peace. dustantimes…
(2025-08-06). Russia Oil, BRICS & Tariffs: Trump's Three Charges Against India, And Why They Don't Hold Up. hindustantimes.com It took just six months for India—U.S. ties to go from warm embraces to a cold war of words. Donald Trump has accused India of financing Russia's war in Ukraine, being part of an "anti‚ÄëU.S." BRICS, and being the "tariff king" of the world. But how much of that is fact, and how much is political theatre? In this episode of Grey Zone, Ananya Dutta breaks down the historical roots of India's foreign policy – from Nehru's non‚Äëalignment to today's strategic autonomy – and why New Delhi's relationship with Moscow runs deeper than the last three years. We unpack the data on Indi…
(2025-08-06). Securing Fair Representation in California. aclusocal.org 
The California Voting Rights Act of 2001 ("CVRA" or "Act") is one of the state's most significant civil rights laws and a powerful tool to combat vote dilution. Authored by then-Senator Richard Polanco and inspired by the vision of voting rights giant Joaquin G. Avila, the CVRA was enacted in 2002 to address the persistent harms of dilutive at-large election systems in California—systems that have long silenced the voices of political and racial minorities and blocked communities from translating political organizing into electoral victories. | Over the past two decades, the CVRA has compelled hundreds…
(2025-08-05). An American surgeon's dire warning from Gaza: 'We're leveling a whole society'. therealnews.com 
Dr. Feroze Sidhwa is an American trauma surgeon who has served in multiple volunteer medical delegations to war zones around the world, including delegations to Ukraine and Gaza. In this urgent episode of The Marc Steiner Show, Marc speaks with Dr. Sidwha about the unfathomable carnage of Israel's genocidal destruction of Gaza and ethnic cleansing of …
(2025-08-05). Berlin state executive to impose brutal austerity amid rising debt. wsws.org Education Senator (state minister) Katharina Gàºnther-Wàºnsch is demanding an end to free school meals and free student public transport passes.
(2025-08-05). Which party is more out of step with its voters on Gaza? stephensemler.com 
IN THIS NEWSLETTER: I compare public support for Israel's actions in Gaza with last week's Senate votes on arms sales to Israel. Share *Thank you, Julian L., for becoming Polygraph's newest VIP member! *Latest VIP content: How senators voted on last week's resolutions to block arms sales to Israel versus how much each accepted from …
(2025-08-05). Relevant History of the B-52: In 2007 a B-52 Bomber Carrying Nuclear Missiles Was Destined for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca 
Author's Note | This article was first published almost 18 years ago in September 2007. It is of of utmost relevance in relation to what is now unfolding under the Trump administration. | No changes to the text. Minor edits. | **** ⚪ Introduction: …
(2025-08-06). Despite reaffirming support, Kyiv was disappointed by Foreign Minister Gideon visit. haaretz.com In July, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar visited Ukraine and strongly condemned Russian attacks on civilians. Until then, Israeli criticism of the Russian invasion has been minimal. But sources who spoke to Haaretz say this doesn't constitute a fundamental policy change…