africanews.com (2025-08-22). UN declares famine in Gaza as more people starve to death
The world's leading authority on food crises said Friday the Gaza Strip's largest city is gripped by famine, and that it is likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid.
(2025-08-22). UN declares first ever famine in the Middle East in Gaza. thecanary.co The United Nations (UN) and relevant international organizations have officially declared widespread famine in the Gaza Strip, in a first for the Middle East. The UN says famine is now in Gaza In a joint statement issued in Geneva, the World Health Organization, the United Nations (UN) Children's Fund (UNICEF), the World Food Programme, and […] | By
(2025-08-22). Gaza City's Palestinians demand int'l protection from Israel. newarab.com 
In the heart of The demonstration, named the "Last Hour Movement," was more than an act of protest; it was a desperate attempt to voice the pain of a city trapped under nearly two years of Israel's relentless war. | Men, women, and children stood shoulder to…
(2025-08-22). Amnesty demands Israel stop Gaza assault after famine declared. newarab.com 
Amnesty International has called on the
2025-08-22: From ICE Raids to Israel: Colonel Macgregor Predicts America's Breaking Point
Doug Macgregor vomits up one of the most racist, hateful, xenophobic, ignorant and disgusting diatribes against migrants that one might ever witness on social media. It was sickening and threatening to many ethnic populations as a whole. Macgregor is absolutely destroyed in this interview by the TMJ host, who exemplified what it means to be patient, polite, sohisticated, and a saintly human being, destined for Heaven, unlike the random, outwardly greedy and ungrateful bigots in some of those whose ancestors colonized all of the Americas not so long ago. Sheesh!
(2025-08-22). 'World has failed Gaza': Global outcry as Gaza famine announced. newarab.com 
An announcement that famine has hit Gaza as a result of Israel's war and siege is a shameful global failure, the Islamic Relief charity said on Friday, with multiple international organisations also condemning the Israel-manufactured crisis. | The UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) said Friday that famine has struck an area of Gaza and will likely spread over the next month. | It said 514,000 people — nearly a quarter of Gaza's population — are experiencing famine, and that number was expected to rise to 641,000 by the end of September. | The famine declaration comes as I…
theatlantic.com (2025-08-22). The West Bank Is Sliding Toward a Crisis Unless it changes course, Israel is closer to triggering a second war with West Bank Palestinians than to ending the disastrous conflict in Gaza.
(2025-08-22). UN declares famine in Gaza. tehrantimes.com The UN has officially declared a famine in Gaza after months of Israeli restrictions that cut off food and water supplies to more than two million people.
(2025-08-22). LIVE: Israel rejects UN report declaring full-blown famine in Gaza. aljazeera.com At least 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn, according to medical sources.
(2025-08-22). Tel Aviv organizes 'influencer tour' in Gaza to whitewash UN-verified famine. thecradle.co
(2025-08-22). Airdropped Aid Is Crushing Starving People in Gaza. theintercept.com 
Starving Palestinians flock to collect aid supplies dropped from airplanes in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, on Aug. 19, 2025. Photo: Mohammed Nassar/Anadolu via Getty Images | Help for Gaza is now supposed to fall from the sky. Planes from Israel, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates drop parachuted bundles of food and supplies meant to save lives when all other options are lost. They then crash into streets, rooftops, and tents, turning hope into panic. | Every airdrop shows the cost of survival here, where daily life is threatened not by just hunger or lack of medicine, but also the very help meant to reach star…
(2025-08-22). The Silence of the Scholars: How leading Academics gave Cover to Genocide in Gaza. juancole.com Silver Spring, Md. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The true measure of a scholar is not the number of books they publish or the titles they hold. It is whether they speak when human beings are starved, bombed, and erased as a people. By that measure, some of America's most visible academics have failed. …
(2025-08-22). Israel fires air force officers who called for end to Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2025-08-22). Israeli figures show that 83% of Gaza casualties civilians. newarab.com 
(2025-08-22). UK pro-Israel lawyers probed for 'intimidating' Gaza supporters. newarab.com 
A pro-Israel lawyers' group in the UK is being probed after a complaint that it threatened to take legal action against individuals for showing support for Palestine. | Complainants have accused UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) of sending eight letters to individuals and organisations between January 2022 and May 2025. | These letters "demonstrate a seeming pattern of vexatious and legally baseless correspondence aimed at silencing and intimidating Palestine solidarity efforts", according to the complainants, lodged with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) by the Public Interest Law Centre (PILC) and the Eu…
(2025-08-22). Leaked Israeli data shows that 83% of people it's killed in Gaza are civilians. thecanary.co Israeli military data suggests 83% of those killed in Gaza are civilians. And conflict data experts say the civilian death rate has only been higher on three occasions. Two of these are the genocides in Bosnia and Rwanda — among the worst crimes in the 20th Century. The investigation led by +972 magazine analysed a […] | By
(2025-08-22). 'Soldier F', Gaza, and the ghosts of British colonialism. thecanary.co A former British soldier accused of murdering innocent civilians in Ireland in January 1972 will go on trial in mid-September. You're probably going to hear a lot about the trial of 'Soldier F'. You'll also hear about the legacy of the conflict known as The Troubles when that trial starts. You can read some our […] | By
(2025-08-22). Israel Opens New Front In Gaza War. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | This article was first published in The Conversation UK's World Affairs Briefing email newsletter. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in …
(2025-08-22). David Lammy disgraces himself again over Israel's genocide in Gaza. thecanary.co David Lammy has, once again, disgraced himself over Israel's genocide in Palestine. In his characteristically tepid tone, Lammy said: The E1 settlement plan, also known as East1 would, as Al Jazeera reported: link thousands of illegal settlements in occupied East Jerusalem — which is already illegally annexed by Israel — to the expanding Maale Adumim […] | By
(2025-08-22). DNC vote on Israel arms embargo will be the next Democratic Party showdown over Palestine. mondoweiss.net 
At its summer meeting, the Democratic National Committee will vote on two rival resolutions concerning Gaza. The competing proposals highlight the growing divide over Israel within the Democratic Party.
(2025-08-22). Netanyahu approves Gaza City assault despite ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
The call for renewed talks came a day after the defence ministry approved a plan authorising the call-up of roughly 60,000 reservists to help capture Gaza City, which is full of already displaced civilians.
(2025-08-22). Israeli arms firms banned from Dutch expo over Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2025-08-22). Worldwide outrage as Israel launches Gaza City offensive. newarab.com 
Several countries and rights groups have slammed Israel over its new offensive in the Gaza Strip that seeks to occupy the territory, warning that it risks deteriorating the already Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz approved a The Israeli army announc…
(2025-08-22). Global strike for Gaza gains momentum after Bisan Owda call. newarab.com 
Leading advocacy groups such as the Global…
(2025-08-22). Netanyahu is more scared of his coalition partners than growing ire. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister once again appears to be actively working behind the scenes to encourage far-right ministers to sabotage any chance of a deal ‚ñ The IDF is ready to deploy tanks anywhere in Gaza City — and seems less concerned about the consequences…
(2025-08-22). On Shin Bet orders, two foreign physician volunteers barred from entering Gaza. haaretz.com One of the doctors gave interviews to overseas media outlets, as well as to Haaretz, in which she criticized the army's policies in Gaza. She says this likely contributed to the decision to bar her from returning to Gaza…
(2025-08-22). LIVE: Israel kills 30 Palestinians; finalises plan to seize Gaza City. aljazeera.com The majority of the killings come in Gaza City where the most intense Israeli attacks are taking place.
(2025-08-22). How Pro-Palestine Youth Are Responding To Online Censorship. popularresistance.org When Israel initiated plans to evict Palestinians from their homes in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for illegal settlers, millions of young people around the world got involved in a high-profile social media campaign to raise awareness. | Using the hashtag #SaveSheikhJarrah, more than 40 million people joined in, forming part of a wave of online organising that set the stage for a new era of pro-Palestine digital activism. | That trend continued as Israel launched its ongoing genocide in Gaza in October 2023 with activists dedicating their instagram feeds and TikTok reels to spreading awareness of Israeli a…
(2025-08-22). Video: Israel slaughters dozens, mostly kids, in another Gaza school bombing. skwawkbox.org 
We must not become inured to the daily horror of Israel's crimes Israel has again murdered dozens and wounded many more in a missile attack on a Gaza school, this time the Amr Ibn Al-As School in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of northern Gaza City. The first moments of the attack saw dead and wounded, …
(2025-08-22). We Tried to March on Gaza From Egypt to to Break the Blockade. counterpunch.org 
I flew from Barcelona to Cairo via Milan to join the sizable Swiss delegation taking part in the Global March on Gaza. On the plane, I spotted other unmistakable activists linking up with the Spanish delegation. The Egyptian authorities were said to be turning participants away at the border so we kept our distance from each other and maintained that we were coming to see the Pyramids.
(2025-08-22). Detroit, August 23, 2025: Gaza Will Rise Exhibit Art Build. wibailoutpeople.org 
MICHIGAN: Join us this Saturday, anytime between 12-6pm, for the final session of the Gaza Will Rise art build. This exhibit will be displayed at the People's Conference for Palestine as a visual archive of Gazas destruction, and will prompt people from around the world to continue struggling for Palestinian liberation. All ages welcome! Saturday, …
(2025-08-22). Israeli strikes cause widespread destruction and casualties in and around Gaza City, UN says. haaretz.com
(2025-08-22). Israel has started the invasion of Gaza City, and is now annihilating one of its most historic neighborhoods. mondoweiss.net
(2025-08-22). Israel and the occupied territories: Intensification of hostilities threatens to worsen catastrophic humanitarian conditions in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). BBC left flustered as student calls out their complicity with Israel's genocide live on air. thecanary.co A-Level student Callum Johnson-Mills has gone viral after calling the BBC out for its complicity in the genocide in Palestine. The 19 year old was picking up his exam results when a BBC reporter, live on air, asked him a question. Instead, Callum responded with: On that note, I just want to say Free Palestine, […] | By
(2025-08-22). Fathers speak out on navigating widowhood amid Israel's genocide. newarab.com 
(2025-08-22). White House 'Peace Deals' Prove Deadly. wibailoutpeople.org 
From the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Ukraine to the escalating genocide in Palestine, the Trump administration is causing greater instability and displacement By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireThursday August 21, 2025Geostrategic Analysis United States President Donald Trump has been requesting that he be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize when the international …
(2025-08-22). USA WATCHDOG'S GREG '____ER' SAYS TRENDS JOURNAL'S PROPAGANDA BECAUSE WE REPORT ON ISRAELI GENOCIDE. trendsjournal.com
(2025-08-22). Joseph Torres on the FCC and Structural Racism. fair.org 
(2025-08-22). AL-Quds Brigades: We targeted a gathering of Israeli military vehicles in Khan Younis with mortar shells. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-08-22). Loud explosion was heard in central 'Israel': Zionist media outlets. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-08-22). Loud explosions were heard in central 'Israel', and Ben Gurion airport was closed after the detection of a Yemeni missile: Zionist media. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-08-22). Zionist media circulates a police report about damage to a house in Ginton settlement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-08-22). Yemeni Missile Strikes Tel Aviv. english.almanar.com.lb 
At least one building was damaged in Moshav Ginton, southeast of Tel Aviv, when Yemeni missile shrapnel hit it on Friday evening, according to Zionist media outlets. At first, Israeli media reported a loud explosion was heard in central 'Israel'. Loud explosions were heard in central 'Israel', and Ben Gurion airport was closed after the detection of …
(2025-08-22). Israeli enemy targets Deir Kifa town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-08-22). Deadly clashes as Iraqi Kurdistan opposition figure arrested. newarab.com 
Three members of the security forces in Iraq's autonomous His brother Bolad was wounded and detained after hours of fighting that saw security forces…
(2025-08-22). Five Iran police killed in ambush in southeast. newarab.com 
(2025-08-22). Hegseth removes general over Iran strike assessment. newarab.com 
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse will no longer serve as head of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, according to the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly. | The firing is the latest upheaval…
(2025-08-22). Iran, Europeans to meet as snapback sanctions loom. newarab.com 
The Islamic republic suspended cooperation with the
(2025-08-22). Israeli charged for plot to kill Attorney General. newarab.com 
(2025-08-22). Lebanon releases Israeli citizen held in detention for a year. newarab.com 
A There was little information given about the man, identified as Salah Abu-Hussein. His imprisonment had not garnered public attention in Israel or Lebanon. | Israeli media reported that the man's family had reported him missing around a year ago and was unaware he was in L…
(2025-08-22). MENA Sports Wrap: Mo Salah crowned 2025 PFA Player of the Year. newarab.com 
(2025-08-22). Netanyahu sends top aide to UAE in an effort to mend ties. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister According to reports, Israel's strategic affairs minister, Rob Dermer, was quietly sent to the UAE last week and engaged in talks w…
(2025-08-22). Palestinians in Lebanon hand over weapons: What happens next. newarab.com 
The surprise The symbolic but significant event in the Burj al-Barajneh camp in Beirut's southern suburbs comes amid Lebanon's efforts to disarm all militant groups in the country, A small batch of weapons was handed over to the Lebanese army in what was announced a…
(2025-08-22). Saudi Arabia executes man after objections from rights defenders. newarab.com 
Saudi authorities on Thursday announced the "The death sentence was carried out against Jalal bin Hassan bin Abdul Karim Labbad, a Saudi national, in the Eastern Province," the state news agency SPA reported. | Labbad, it said, had "committed terrorist crimes including joining a foreign terrorist organisation". | The agency added that he was convicted of killing a judge in Qatif gov…
(2025-08-22). Taliban to transfer Afghan 'British spies' to Iran: report. newarab.com 
The report, published by The Telegraph on Thursday, claims that three Afghans suspected of spying for the
(2025-08-22). Turkish ports raise new barriers to Israel-linked ships. newarab.com 
(2025-08-22). Ukrainian man arrested in Italy over Nord Stream attacks. newarab.com 
(2025-08-22). UN says attacks by RSF in Darfur killed 89 civilians in 10 days. newarab.com 
(2025-08-22). Western Media Manufactured Consent for Israel's Murder of Palestinian Journalists. fair.org 
(2025-08-22). US forces begin withdrawal from Ain al Asad airbase as US presence in Iraq transitions. longwarjournal.org Iraqi and American officials announced that the US-led counter-Islamic State operation in Iraq began its transition to a bilateral security agreement. US forces have begun moving from Iraqi bases as part of the first phase of the shift, which will end "the coalition's military mission" in the country.
(2025-08-22). In the wake of destructive floods, Wisconsin youth sue state utility regulator over failure to consider climate change. grist.org 
On August 9 and 10, a massive storm over southeastern Wisconsin dropped up to 13 inches of rain in just a few hours, sending floodwater gushing downriver and "For years, scientists have warned about what can happen when climate change supercharges extreme weather eve…
(2025-08-22). Trump has won as Europe strives to cling to its last vestige of glory. moderndiplomacy.eu The Alaska Summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin took place on August 15, 2025. The outcome of the meeting was announced in a "vague" manner, yet it was clear regarding the fate of Ukraine in particular and Europe as a whole. Following the encounter between the Russian and American …
(2025-08-22). Israel's disappearing and imprisonment of Palestinians: the Canary investigates. thecanary.co 
Israel's ongoing occupation of the Palestinian territory has seen countless devastating human rights violations, but few are as pervasive and enduring as the widespread imprisonment of Palestinians. In East Jerusalem and the West Bank, a region already marked by a long history of occupation and dispossession, the detention of Palestinians by Israeli authorities reflects a […] | By
(2025-08-22). Inside a Georgia beach's high-tech fight against erosion. grist.org 
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and At low tide on Tybee Island, Georgia, the beach stretches out as wide as it gets with the small waves breaking far away across the sand — you'll have a long walk if you want to take a dip. But these conditions are perfect for a team of researchers from the University of Georgia's Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. | Every three months, at low tide, they set out a miniature helipad near the foot of the dune and send up their drone equipped with lidar — technolog…
(2025-08-22). Selected Articles: More Ghastly Decisions by the Trump Administration? globalresearch.ca 
By It must be Good News Week judging by the stories generated by the Trump regime and its supporting cast of neocons, with good …
(2025-08-22). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2025-08-22). Weekend Eats: This KTown Spot Serves Korean Vampiros Until Midnight. lataco.com Also, if you can, help bring home a trailblazing Mexican chef battling cancer with a medical flight. Donate to their GoFundMe in post. Much love.
(2025-08-22). UK police target independent journalist in pro-Palestine crackdown. thecanary.co On August 18, Thames Valley Police stopped an independent journalist under the guise of "cross-border activity". Jonathan Cook was driving near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, when a police officer pulled him over. Jonathan Cook: WTF just happened? Unlike a usual traffic stop, the police car forced him to pull over in a "dangerous section of road […] | By
(2025-08-22). Are the Sino-Indian Relations Heading Towards a Realignment? moderndiplomacy.eu At the invitation of India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi paid an official visit to India on August 18th and 19th. The visit is being considered as a significant step for the restoration of Sino-Indian bilateral relations. On the first day of his visit, Wang Yi sat for a meeting …
(2025-08-22). Healthy China-India Relations Good for Regional Development and Stability. infobrics.org It is obvious that the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in October 2024, in Kazan, Russia, has paved the way for the thawing of bilateral relations between the two countries…
(2025-08-22). Missing the Multipolar Train? Why Argentina Should Follow Brazil's Lead on Russia. infobrics.org At stake is Argentina's ability to secure investment, technology transfers, and market access in an increasingly fragmented global system — where, as Brazil demonstrates, strategic autonomy need not mean choosing between East and West, writes Gonzalo Fiore Viani…
(2025-08-22). A Coordinated Trade Response from BRICS. infobrics.org Ever since its inception the most important question about the BRICS grouping was whether it would be capable of transforming itself into an effective platform for economic cooperation…
(2025-08-22). Map shown at White House was powerful message to Ukraine and Russia>. infobrics.org Trump blames Obama for "giving away" Crimea.
(2025-08-22). Ukraine expands concessions, but peace still a long way off. infobrics.org Regime officials have already admitted that the country will have to cede territories and will not join NATO.
(2025-08-22). Neo-Nazi units kill retreating Ukrainian soldiers, forcing them to switch sides. infobrics.org Millions of regular Ukrainians now have a very simple choice — the political West and the Neo-Nazi junta that want all of them dead or Russia that's going out of its way to save them, even in this NATO-orchestrated war. Ukrainian soldiers are increasingly making it clear what choice they've made. We can only hope the entire NATO-occupied country will follow suit.
(2025-08-22). From Washington to Kyiv: Who really blew up Nord Stream pipelines. infobrics.org The arrest of a Ukrainian suspect in Rome has revived debate over the 2022 Nord Stream sabotage, long viewed as a US-led operation. Spiegel's "Ukrainian diver" narrative complicates Seymour Hersh's reporting, which pointed directly to Washington. With Trump now meeting Putin and Zelensky, the Nord Stream affair could redefine Europe's energy map and strain NATO unity in a post-war world.
(2025-08-22). In less than two weeks, support for Farage among young people has absolutely plummeted. thecanary.co Support for Nigel Farage's Reform party among 18-24s has fallen to just 7% in the most recent YouGov voting intention survey. Compare that to 4 August where 21% of young people told YouGov they would vote for the far right party. That's a drop of 66% in under two weeks. Farage collapse could benefit Corbyn […] | By
(2025-08-22). Is India Turning to China? A Pragmatic Pivot in a Polarized World. moderndiplomacy.eu A curious and, to some, unnerving diplomatic thaw is underway between India and China. For years, the world watched with bated breath as the two nuclear-armed neighbors teetered on the brink of escalation after their deadly border clash in 2020. Yet, recent months have seen a flurry of high-level meetings, reciprocal visits, and quiet agreements …
(2025-08-22). External Players Competing for Spots in South Africa's Multilateral Agenda. moderndiplomacy.eu Multiple questions are mounting over what exactly South Africa's 'trade' is with Russia and what economic sectors are attracting potential Russian enterprises to South Africa. The first understandable common factor is that both Russia and South Africa are staunch members of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) association. It was initially coined …
(2025-08-22). Indonesia's Integrity Imperative and ASEAN's Future. moderndiplomacy.eu The viral claim that ASEAN warned Indonesia of possible disintegration by 2030 due to endemic corruption was swiftly debunked. No such statement appeared in the May 2025 ASEAN Summit documents nor in the World Bank's official publications. However, its widespread circulation exposes a deeper unease—one rooted in the undeniable truth that corruption remains a corrosive …
(2025-08-22). Ancient Shells And Pottery Reveal The Vast 3,200-Years-Old Trade Routes Of Oceania's Indigenous Peoples. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | New research conducted at Walufeni Cave, an important archaeological site in Papua New Guinea, reveals new evidence of long-distance interactions between Oceania's …
(2025-08-22). When It Comes To Wellbeing, What Are The Pros And Cons Of Working In An Office Vs From Home? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | So your boss wants you in the office more? If this makes you anxious, you're not alone. | Return-to-work tensions aren't simply resistance to change. They reflect deeper …
(2025-08-22). Australia Will Get A Register To Track Educators And CCTV Trial In Centres We Still Need More To Keep Kids Safe. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | This year Australia has seen a horrific string of reports and allegations about abuse and neglect in childcare centres. Families are desperate to ensure their kids are …
(2025-08-22). The Ancient Greeks Invented Democracy And Warned Us How It Could Go Horribly Wrong. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The ancient Greek orator Dio Chrysostom (1st-2nd century CE) said in his speech To the People of Alexandria that there were two kinds of democracy: one good and one bad. …
(2025-08-22). Burnt Out And Radicalised: How Workplace Exhaustion Breeds Extremist Thinking New Study. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | When Luigi Mangione was arrested for the alleged murder of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in December 2024, public reaction shocked observers. Far from universal …
(2025-08-22). The Life Of Chuck: Stephen King Adaptation Celebrates The Richness Of Ordinary Life. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | I'm still excited when somebody makes a movie out of something that I've done, Stephen King recently told The Guardian . This openness to exhilaration on King's part is …
(2025-08-22). It's 25 Years Since London Got A Mayor And Our Polling Reveals Discontent. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In 1998, British prime minister Tony Blair was bullish about his government's vision for local democracy in London. A city-wide referendum had just firmly endorsed New …
(2025-08-22). Plastic Microbeads: Great In Your Face Wash, Bad In Your Food How South Africa's Ban Can Work Better. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Imagine a perfectly round, plastic ball smaller than a pinhead. That's what a microbead is. They've been included in facial scrubs, toothpaste, household cleaners and …
(2025-08-22). Why Losing Weight Or Cutting Alcohol Isn't Always Best After Illness Strikes. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The health advice that keeps you from getting sick might actually harm you once you're already ill. This counterintuitive medical reality has a new name: Cuomo's …
(2025-08-22). Zone Zero: The Rise Of Effortless Exercise. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | It can look almost too easy: athletes gliding along on a bike, runners shuffling at a pace slower than most people's warm-up, or someone strolling so gently it barely …
(2025-08-22). Vitamin D Deficiency Is Widespread But Overusing Supplements Can Be Just As Dangerous. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Vitamin D has become a hot topic in recent years, largely because failure to get enough of it is associated with multiple diseases , and because much of the general …
(2025-08-22). Tiny Bookshop: Why Gamers Are Choosing To Spend Their Free Time Simulating Work According To Philosophy. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In the recently released game Tiny Bookshop you are invited to leave everything behind and open a tiny bookshop by the sea . Tiny Bookshop has been described as an …
(2025-08-22). Why Japanese American Memories Of US Internment During The Second World War Are Stirring Up Protests In 2025. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The recent opening of an immigration centre in El Paso, Texas, has reignited protests of the Trump administration's tough immigration plans from Japanese Americans. The …
(2025-08-22). The 'Security Guarantee' Paradox: Too Weak And It Won't Protect Ukraine Too Robust And Russia Won't Accept It. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Back-to-back summits in Alaska and Washington with the Russian and Ukrainian leaders, respectively, have done little to clarify how U.S. President Donald Trump intends to …
(2025-08-22). Misunderstood Malthus: The English Thinker Whose Name Is Synonymous With Doom And Gloom Has Lessons For Today. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | No one uses Malthusian as a compliment. Since 1798, when the economist and cleric Thomas Malthus first published An Essay on the Principles of Population , …
(2025-08-22). The First Stars May Not Have Been As Uniformly Massive As Astronomers Thought. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | For decades, astronomers have wondered what the very first stars in the universe were like. These stars formed new chemical elements, which enriched the universe and …
(2025-08-22). A Straight Face, With A Wink The Subtle Humor Of Deadpan Photography. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Deadpan is not so much a type of joke as a mode of delivery, a manner of address to an audience that often provokes nervous laughter. | Comedian Nathan Fielder's persona is …
(2025-08-22). Trump's Epstein Problem Is Real: New Poll Shows Many In His Base Disapprove Of His Handling Of The Files, And Some Supporters Are Having Second Thoughts About Electing Him. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Has President Donald Trump survived the latest and most serious firestorm of controversy over the Epstein scandal? Or has the Trump administration's handling of the …
(2025-08-22). Ed Davey says Elon Musk shouldn't access to UK energy for 'security reasons'. thecanary.co Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has warned that Elon Musk's Tesla should have its application to supply energy to the UK blocked. Last month, Tesla applied to Ofgem for a licence to supply gas and electricity to homes in the UK. However, Davey has written to secretary of state for energy, Ed Miliband, to block […] | By
(2025-08-22). Antarctica is in extreme peril. grist.org Seen from space, Antarctica looks so much simpler than the other continents — a great sheet of ice set in contrast to the dark waters of the encircling Southern Ocean. Get closer, though, and you'll find not a simple cap of frozen water, but an extraordinarily complex interplay between the ocean, sea ice, and ice sheets and shelves. | That relationship is in serious peril. A new
(2025-08-22). DAILY MEMO: ICE Besieges Los Angeles and Surrounding Counties With Over 20 Raids Profiling U.S. Citizens and More. lataco.com Over 20 ICE operations were confirmed across Southern California on August 21, with nearly 30 people taken from vehicles, homes, workplaces, and public spaces, including a violent 4 a.m. raid near San Manuel Casino and mass detentions at car washes and Home Depots. Disturbing incidents included suspected impersonators abducting a woman in Long Beach, masked agents seizing a woman at an Oxnard bus stop, and reports of detainees held in overcrowded, freezing conditions with only minimal food.
(2025-08-22). Used MINI Buyer's Guide: How to Check If It's Worth the Price. thecanary.co MINIs hit a sweet spot. They're small but punchy. Stylish but practical. Retro but modern. You get engaging handling, a unique personality, and just enough BMW influence to feel a bit fancy, but without going full luxury. They tend to hold their value well, and the used market is full of tempting options across a […] | By
(2025-08-22). How Texas flood relief got caught in a high-stakes political battle. grist.org 
In early July, flash floods along the Guadalupe River killed 138 people and caused an estimated As floodwaters receded and communities struggled to recover, President Donald Trump publi…
(2025-08-22). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—1. newleftreview.org In the first instalment of a major contribution to the reconceptualization of a post-capitalist social order, Aaron Benanav marshals insights from a long century of socialist thought and practice—Cabet, Marx, Preobrazhensky, Neurath, Keynes—to lay the theoretical foundations for his own multi-criterial model.
(2025-08-22). Alyssa Battistoni: Situating Freedom. newleftreview.org How might we reimagine freedom on an increasingly turbulent and resource-constrained planet? Charting a course between rival left accounts, Alyssa Battistoni offers a conception inspired by de Beauvoir's Ethics of Ambiguity: a 'situated' freedom, which recognizes natural contingency and centres human agency.
(2025-08-22). Michael Burawoy: Palestine through a South African Lens. newleftreview.org In a draft text sent to NLR before his tragically early death, the sociologist reflects on the reasons for the starkly different outcomes of Afrikaner and Zionist settler colonialisms: in South Africa, a unified democratic republic, with all its problems; in Israel, ongoing war.
(2025-08-22). Michael Levien: Michael Burawoy. newleftreview.org Intellectual reconstruction of the work of Michael Burawoy, from globe-spanning analysis of production regimes—post-colonial, advanced capitalist, state socialist—to theoretical dialogues with Polanyi, Bourdieu and Du Bois.
(2025-08-22). NLR Editors: Michael Burawoy: 1947—2025. newleftreview.org The well-travelled life and consistently lucid, radical thought of global labour's great comparative ethnographer—and social theorist.
(2025-08-22). Roberto Schwarz: Political Polyphonies. newleftreview.org Interview with the Brazilian critic and theorist on the literary and political ideas informing his epic play, Queen Lira. A volatile cacophony of voices disputing his country's path, from Dilma's impeachment to Bolsonaro's rise and Lula's unexpected return.
(2025-08-22). Zhang Yongle: Reconfiguring Hegemony. newleftreview.org A view from China of the battle for America's ideological soul, pitting Trump, home-grown nemesis of Western liberal democracy, against Francis Fukuyama, subtlest philosopher of its world-historical triumph. Are these contrasted figures two manifestations of the same hegemonic principle?
(2025-08-22). 5 Tokens to Buy as Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Embraces Crypto Payments. moderndiplomacy.eu The internet went wild when Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin announced it would start accepting crypto for its spaceflights. Suddenly, booking a suborbital ride on the New Shepard wasn't just for those with deep bank accounts; it's now something you could technically do from your crypto wallet. Whether Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Solana, payments are …
(2025-08-22). 6 Best Coins for Explosive Growth in 2025: What Smart Money Is Accumulating Beyond Ethereum (ETH). moderndiplomacy.eu Despite Ethereum having the lion's share of the investor's attention with Ethereum's all-time new highs on the horizon, the most significant profits in cryptocurrency often stem from early investment in lower-cap gems with heavy potential. In this paper, we outline six coins—Little Pepe, Arbitrum, Hedera, Tron, Ondo, and Flare— which were bought up by smart …
(2025-08-22). Top 3 Coins to Buy and Forget Until 2030 to Recreate Bitcoin's (BTC) Entire Run. moderndiplomacy.eu Bitcoin, transitioning into a trillion-dollar asset having been a niche experiment, is leaving investors on a hunt, trying to find the next big thing. Although one cannot have a replica of the BTC project, there are a couple that look good due to their technology, potential, and business in the long run. Regarding investors willing …
(2025-08-22). Top 9 Meme Coins That Could Pull a Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Make You a Millionaire in 100 Days. moderndiplomacy.eu Few meme coin market success stories are as famous as Shiba Inu (SHIB), which turned little investments into fortunes in a short time. A new meme coin wave in 2025 might spark the next big run. Some of these coins have strong communities, distinct ecosystems, and ambitious growth plans that might propel them to the …
(2025-08-22). An Overview of the Asia-Pacific War 80 Years Ago, Japan Headed for Total Defeat. globalresearch.ca [This article was first published by GR in July 2022.] | Eight decades ago, the Asia-Pacific War officially began on the morning of Sunday 7 December 1941, with Japan's military attack on the American-controlled Pearl Harbor naval base at Oahu, Hawaii. …
(2025-08-22). UK Casino Players Spent £2.7B Outside GamStop Restrictions in 2025. moguldom.com At the end of 2024, the Betting and Gaming Council reported that British residents wagered £2.7 billion on markets outside UKGC and GamStop regulations. The UK is known for well-developed iGaming laws, and this figure was imposing for lawmakers. This shift indicates the country's gambling ecosystem isn't perfect and raises the need for nationwide improvements. …
(2025-08-22). Turning Your Maxi Dodge into a Mobile Crypto Mining Rig. moguldom.com People are always looking for new ways to earn crypto wherever they are. Imagine a small system that lets you mine crypto at home, at work, or even when you're traveling. It's all about that max leverage, mirroring the flexible, opportunistic nature of a truly mobile mining operation. Turning to mining? It's not just about …
(2025-08-22). How Gamification is Shaping Financial Engagement. moguldom.com Over the last few years, gamification has moved well beyond entertainment and found its way into industries that once seemed worlds apart from gaming. Finance is one of the most prominent sectors adopting these techniques, using elements of play to encourage saving, investing, and responsible spending. Many of the same mechanics that keep people engaged …
(2025-08-22). Avoiding AI Plagiarism: A Guide for College Students. moguldom.com You used an AI tool to help draft an essay, and then your instructor flagged your submission. Panic is natural, but many of these cases are resolvable. This guide gives clear, practical steps so your work stays yours and you can avoid academic trouble. If you want templates or a printable checklist to keep with …
(2025-08-22). Digital Equity: How Creators Are Building Wealth Outside Traditional Gatekeepers. moguldom.com The world of media has gone through huge change. In the past, large firms held the keys to the doors. They chose who would rise and who would fail. Most voices were locked out from a fair start. Now this path has flipped. New tools and tech give more power to all. A young voice …
(2025-08-22). Mitra9's Bulk Kratom For Sale: Expand Your Reach With Trusted Supply. moguldom.com 
Expanding in the wellness market means partnering with a supplier that understands consistency, trust, and growth. Mitra9 stands out as a brand that not only provides bulk kratom for sale but also delivers value through quality, reliability, and strong retailer-focused partnerships. Businesses looking to expand their reach can count on this brand to supply products …
(2025-08-22). Digital Platform Entrepreneurship: Shaping the Future of Entertainment Innovation. moguldom.com In today's fast-paced digital landscape, entrepreneurship is evolving at lightning speed, particularly in the entertainment sector. Digital platforms are revolutionizing how creators connect with audiences, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation and engagement. From streaming services to interactive gaming, these platforms empower entrepreneurs to shape the future of entertainment in ways previously unimaginable. As traditional models …
(2025-08-22). Boosting User Acquisition: How Promotional Strategies Drive Success in Digital Businesses. moguldom.com In today's competitive digital landscape, user acquisition is more crucial than ever for businesses aiming to thrive. With countless options available, potential customers often need a compelling reason to choose one brand over another. That's where effective promotional strategies come into play, acting as the catalyst that attracts and retains users. Promotional strategies encompass various …
(2025-08-22). Why eSIM Is Driving Smarter Connectivity Anywhere. moguldom.com An eSIM works similarly to the traditional physical SIM you insert into your smartphone's SIM card slot. However, it's a chip built onto a smartphone's motherboard, ensuring it's damage and tamper-proof. It can store a network carrier's profile and connect your device to a local mobile network. What makes an eSIM better than a physical …
(2025-08-22). Missouri Opens $12B Sports Betting Gold Rush on December 1: What You Need to Know. moguldom.com Missouri's sports betting landscape is about to change dramatically as the state gears up for a monumental launch on December 1. With an estimated market potential of $12 billion, this new venture promises to attract not just local bettors but also sports enthusiasts from neighboring states. As regulations take shape and sportsbooks prepare to roll …
(2025-08-22). Horoscope today: your 24-hour briefing for life, love, and more. thecanary.co 
Here's today's horoscope from the Canary — helping guide you through life, with a daily dose of lifestyle musings for our readers. Your horoscope for Friday 22 August 2025 Aries ‚ôà The Libra Moon pulls you towards collaboration, which doesn't always come naturally when you're used to leading from the front. Today, your challenge is […] | By
(2025-08-22). Activists just demanded that 'champagne-guzzling, private jet-owning billionaires' pay up. thecanary.co 
Activists from the Make Them Pay coalition have projected message onto the Houses of Parliament to demand the Labour Party government make the super rich cough up their fair share. Time to tax the super rich: projections on parliament On Wednesday 20 August, activists sent a clear message to the government to "Protect workers, not […] | By
(2025-08-22). Defend Our Juries is urging protesters to make it impossible for the Met to enforce the unjust proscription of Palestine Action. thecanary.co Defend Our Juries has launched an official online pledge, seeking 1,000 commitments to take part in the next mass action in Parliament Square on 6 September against the Labour Party government's unprecedented proscription of Palestine Action. Defend Our Juries protest: pledge to take action Over 2,500 people signed up to say they wanted to take […] | By
(2025-08-22). Bromley to come out once more against the fascist far right. thecanary.co Bromley Stand Up to Racism has called a counter-demo against another anti-migrant protest the far right is planning outside a local hotel. Bromley to stand against far right anti-migrant protests — again Far right Great British National Protest has called a protest outside TLK Apartment Hotels in Orpington for Friday 22 August. This will be […] | By
(2025-08-22). Thousands will come out again for Welsh Independence this October here's how you can join them. thecanary.co Rhyl will take centre stage in the campaign for Welsh independence this autumn, as thousands are set to join the next March for Independence on Saturday 18 October 2025. Welsh March for Independence YesCymru and All Under One Banner Cymru (AUOBCymru) have organised the event. It will see people from across Wales unite in support […] | By
(2025-08-22). Activists will marry their local rivers this summer to pledge their commitment to protect nature. thecanary.co From Sunday 24 August to the 24 September, Extinction Rebellion's Dirty Water campaign is launching the World Water Wedding, with a range of actions for people to pledge their troth to protect rivers and water bodies across the country. World Water Wedding: campaigners to pledge to protect UK rivers Actions will range from hand-fastings and […] | By
(2025-08-22). Your Party supporters in Glasgow are launching its first meeting in Scotland. thecanary.co Supporters of Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana's new left-wing party are gearing up to gather in Glasgow on Friday 5 September. Uniting left-wing communities across the city, activists hope to build the first branch for supporters in Scotland. Your Party Glasgow: public launch event this September The new left-wing political party leading socialist MPs Jeremy […] | By
(2025-08-22). Prabowo's Welfare Push Raises Questions for Indonesia's Infrastructure Sector. moderndiplomacy.eu Tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration on Southeast Asian nations—effective August 7, 2025—are likely to have a significant impact on the economies of the region. The second-quarter growth figures of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam would have brought some relief for all these countries. For long, ASEAN countries have benefited immensely from globalization and reasonable global …
(2025-08-22). The German Question and Europe's Future (Part One). fpif.org Wolfgang Streeck, director emeritus of the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies in Cologne, is in the front ranks of Europe's social thinkers, having come out with some of the most penetrating analyses of the crises of neoliberal economics and the ills of neoliberal society over the last 30 years. No stranger to controversy, he has criticized the technocratic elites in Europe and the United States for placing adherence to so-called "universal values" rather than the democratic process as the basis of the right to rule, called for an end to Europe's subjection to the United States, dismissed the Russian…
(2025-08-22). Zelensky Wants Western Security Guarantees Before Meeting With Putin. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that he must have more clarity on what security guarantees his Western backers are willing to provide before meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "We want to have an understanding of the security guarantees architecture within seven to 10 days," Zelensky said. "We need to understand which country …
(2025-08-22). Beyond defeat in Bolivia: the limits of left electoral strategy in Latin America. peoplesdispatch.org The defeat of the left in Bolivia has raised a series of existential questions for the left in the region, and led many to draw hurried conclusions on where the blame lies…
(2025-08-22). Attica: when prisoners revolted. peoplesdispatch.org Each August marks the annual commemoration of a month honoring the legacy of Black prisoners kept behind bars for political activism. Black August is a month to honor the history of struggles for Black liberation, in defiance of racial, colonial, and imperialist oppression, both inside and outside prison walls. | The 1971 Attica prison revolt, in which incarcerated people rose up in a struggle against oppression and inhumane conditions, and were subsequently repressed by state forces with horrifying brutality, is honored each year during Black August. | On September 9, 1971, Attica prisoners took over a part of t…
(2025-08-22). UN Gives Israel Pass To Rape Palestinians. orinocotribune.com 
By BettBeat Media — Aug 16, 2025 | Palestinians, stripped naked, were forced to "make sounds like a sheep and say, 'I am a whore'" while IDF soldiers recorded the sexual humiliation for their private enjoyment. | The United Nations has reached a new moral nadir. In a grotesque perversion of justice that would make Orwell weep, the international body tasked with protecting human dignity has effectively sanctioned The ev…
(2025-08-22). Defense Minister of Venezuela: US Should Not Dare Attack the Nation. orinocotribune.com The minister of Defense of Venezuela, Vladimir Padrino López, warned the United States government not to "dare set foot on Venezuelan territory," emphasizing that any action that threatens Venezuelan sovereignty would be considered "an aggression against all of Latin America and the Caribbean." This statement comes in response to the US military deployment in the Caribbean. | In a video address published on Thursday, August 21, Minister Padrino López warned the US, "Do not be mistaken, here there is an FANB and a people with dignity, with a patriotic conscience, ready to defend their sovereignty and self-determin…
(2025-08-22). President of Nicaragua: US Aggression Against Venezuela Threatens All of Latin America. orinocotribune.com The co-president of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, called for the unity of Latin American leaders amid the US threats of capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. | "We call for unity from the grassroots of the peoples and for the dignity of Latin American leaders to defend the sovereignty of their own peoples, because the threat against our brother Nicolás Maduro is also a threat to the sovereignty of Venezuela and that of all Latin America and the Caribbean. This cannot be overlooked," emphasized Ortega. | The Nicaraguan president made this statement at the 13th Special Summit of Heads of State and Government…
(2025-08-22). China, Iran Condemn US Empire's Military Threats Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( This Thursday, August 21, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that Beijing rejects "the use of force or the threat of force in international relations and we oppose interference in Venezuela's internal affairs from outside, under any pretext." Her statements refer to the patrolling of US colonial warships in the Caribbean Sea near the Venezuelan…
(2025-08-22). Sharp tensions lodged with Jackson Hole central bankers' conclave. wsws.org The Trump administration has exploded a bomb under the Fed with the demand that one of its board of seven governors, Lisa Cook, resign over alleged false information she gave in applying for a housing mortgage.
(2025-08-22). Israel as a matter of German state policy: The Myth of Reparations. wsws.org The book "Absolution? Israel and German state policy" by Daniel Marwecki shows that cooperation between Germany and Israel never had anything to do with atonement for the Shoah. Germany supplied the Zionist state with weapons and economic aid, while the latter covered up the continued existence of Nazi elites in the state and economy of post-war West Germany.
(2025-08-22). Germany's Left Party fuels the NATO war on Russia. wsws.org Following the recent Ukraine summits in Alaska and Washington, Germany's Left Party is increasingly openly supporting the right-wing Zelensky regime and advocating aggressive imperialist war against Russia.
(2025-08-22). Autoworkers speak on the investigation into the death of Dundee Engine worker Ronald Adams Sr. and continuing industrial carnage. wsws.org Workers contacted by the WSWS stressed the fact that the continuing toll of workplace and industrial deaths is the consequence of the subordination of all concerns over safety to the drive for profit.
(2025-08-22). US deploys Marines, landing craft in escalating threat to Venezuela. wsws.org The deployment of a US amphibious intervention force with 2,200 Marines aboard shatters Washington's flimsy claims that it was engaged in counter-narcotics activity.
(2025-08-22). Japan to sell advanced naval frigates to Australia. wsws.org Arms exports are becoming an increasingly important component of Tokyo's remilitarization, with a focus on interoperability and building alliances against China.
(2025-08-22). Australia: NSW Labor government slashes art gallery jobs and programs. wsws.org Ongoing job destruction at the Art Gallery of NSW and Creative NSW and other government cost-cutting measures are threatening the existence of state-funded art and cultural institutions.
(2025-08-22). Philadelphia teachers: Prepare for a struggle—break the cycle of sellout, unite the working class, and build rank-and-file power! wsws.org The Philadelphia Workers Rank-and-File Strike Committee calls for teachers and all city workers to build independent rank-and-file power to defeat austerity, union betrayal, and attacks on living standards.
(2025-08-22). As Boeing strike enters third week, rank-and-file opposition to IAM bureaucracy grows. wsws.org Workers, who began receiving their first meager strike paychecks only this week, are increasingly concluding that the IAM bureaucracy is not fighting to win their demands but is instead working to wear them down and force through another pro-company contract.
(2025-08-22). Trump administration to begin continuous police-state surveillance of 55 million US visa holders. wsws.org The State Department said the government will begin reviewing all visa holders' social media accounts for posts or messages that evince support for "terrorism."
(2025-08-22). The origins of COVID-19 and the politics of the "lab-leak" myth: A discussion with science writer Philipp Markolin. wsws.org The author of Lab Leak Fever has comprehensively exposed the baseless ultra-right campaign to blame COVID-19 on the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China.
(2025-08-22). Massachusetts: 326,000 could lose health insurance in the next decade with passage of Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill. wsws.org Trump's cuts to MassHealth will impact all workers, who are reliant on a healthcare system put under enormous strain by hundreds of thousands of people losing their insurance.
(2025-08-22). Rita Malek: From piano prodigy to Arab music trailblazer. newarab.com 
(2025-08-22). Iraqi Kurd court extends detention of opposition leader. newarab.com 
A court in Abdulwahid – who heads the New Generation party, which holds 15 of the 100 seats in the autonomous northern region's parliament – was taken into custody on 12 August. | His detention stemmed from a six-month prison sentence handed down in absentia after he repeatedly failed to attend hearings in a defamation case f…
(2025-08-22). Sudanese lay first bricks to rebuild war-torn Khartoum. newarab.com 
On the streets of Fighting between Sudan's army and the paramilitary But reconstruction ⚪ led by government age…
(2025-08-22). Britain, France join 21 nations condemning Israel's E1 plan. newarab.com 
Israel approved the plans for the roughly 12-square-kilometre (five-square-mile) parcel of land known as "We condemn this decision and call for its immediate rev…
(2025-08-22). Israel forces raid, tighten security measures near Ramallah. newarab.com 
Israeli forces began encircling and imposing a siege on areas east of A larger number of Israeli soldiers were seen deployed in the area, Palestinian residents said, in response to an alleged shooting incident targeting Israeli settlers. | The Israeli military stormed both Al-…
(2025-08-22). Uganda reaches agreement with US to take migrants. newarab.com 
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(2025-08-22). German court rules Holocaust memorial can ban keffiyeh wearers. newarab.com 
(2025-08-22). Palestinian factions begin handing over weapons in Beirut camp. newarab.com 
Armed Palestinian groups in a refugee camp near Beirut began handing over weapons to Lebanese authorities on Thursday, following a The handover started in Burj al-Barajneh camp in the southern suburbs of Beirut, where an initial batch of arms was placed in the custody of the Lebanese army. | Additional deliveries are expected in the coming weeks in Burj al-Barajneh and other camps. | "Today marks the beginning of the first phase of the p…
(2025-08-22). Trump admin to vet immigration applicants for 'anti-Americanism'. newarab.com 
(2025-08-22). UNIFIL faces troop cuts as UN Security Council vote looms. newarab.com 
The UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon says it has prepared a plan to operate with fewer troops ahead of a crucial UN Security Council vote later this month that will determine its future. | The United States has also been drawn into the centre of negotiations, with reports suggesting the Trump administration leans closer to Israel's p…
(2025-08-22). Iran executes man at scene of alleged murders. newarab.com 
Most The latest hanging was…
(2025-08-22). First security guarantees, then Putin summit, Zelensky says. newarab.com 
(2025-08-22). Vegetable prices soar; dozen eggs reach Tk 155. jagonews24.com "I can't exactly remember the last time I bought vegetables at such high prices," said Alamin, a shopper at Rampura Market in Dhaka on Wednesday, expressing his discomfort over the soaring vegetable prices.
(2025-08-22). Kishoreganj univ students announce complete shutdown. jagonews24.com A group of students from Kishoreganj University staged a protest on Thursday midnight, demanding the construction of a permanent campus and the holding of central student union elections.
(2025-08-22). Google to provide Gemini AI tools to US govt. jagonews24.com Google will provide its Gemini artificial intelligence tools to US federal agencies practically free, the government announced Thursday.
(2025-08-22). Thai ex-PM Thaksin acquitted of royal insult charges. jagonews24.com Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was cleared on Friday of royal defamation charges, relieving a threat to his embattled political dynasty which has dominated Thai politics for two decades.
(2025-08-22). CEC warns against AI misuse as EC launches YouTube channel. jagonews24.com The Election Commission (EC) has launched its official YouTube channel. Following the launch, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin delivered a video message to the nation, addressing the challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI).
(2025-08-22). 462 candidates primarily cleared for DUCSU elections. jagonews24.com A total of 462 candidates have been primarily declared eligible for the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections.
(2025-08-22). Trump sets 2-week deadline to assess Russia-Ukraine peace talks. jagonews24.com Donald Trump on Thursday set a two-week time frame for assessing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, as the US president ramps up his efforts to negotiate an end to the war.
(2025-08-22). Sunday 8/24: Hikers for Palestine: Walk in Solidarity, Walk for Water. indybay.org Strawberry Creek Park, 1250 Addison Street, Berkeley.
(2025-08-22). Saturday 8/23: All Out for Palestine. indybay.org Ocean at Water St. Santa Cruz…
(2025-08-22). CNA Kaiser San Rafael Nurses and Supporters Rally & Protest Layoffs and Use Of AI. indybay.org CNA NNU Kaiser nurses and supporters rallied against the layoff of 41 nurses in San Rafael and the use of AI to eliminate nurses and healthcare workers…
(2025-08-22). Stolen Time, July 2021. indybay.org Eternal growth, maximum profit, and rising share prices are the lifeblood of the economy. Without them, it immediately begins to crumble. The climate crisis reveals that growth programmed for infinity will amount to the destruction of the planet in the medium rather than the long term.
(2025-08-22). Worldview in scientific garb. indybay.org Most university economists will say: I am free to think, say, and teach what I want; we have academic freedom. That is true. But only for those who have made it into the system, who have submitted to the basic assumptions in advance.
(2025-08-22). Science in lockstep. indybay.org Anyone who violates these fundamental ideological assumptions will not receive a doctorate. I personally know two very intelligent people who criticized profit maximization and compound interest in their doctoral theses. The result: both dissertations were rejected by their university supervisors. That was the end of their academic careers.
(2025-08-22). Lawsuit Challenges Luxury Resort Near Joshua Tree National Park. indybay.org TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif., August 20, 2025 — The Center for Biological Diversity and a neighborhood group sued the city of Twentynine Palms today for approving a luxury glamping resort near Joshua Tree National Park without thoroughly evaluating environmental harms.
(2025-08-22). Friday 8/29: Sacramento International Film Festival. indybay.org California Railroad Museum, 125 I Street…
(2025-08-22). Saturday 9/20: Petaluma: Make Billionaires Pay! Climate Crisis, Pro-Democracy Protest. indybay.org Walnut Park | Petaluma Blvd South & D Street | Petaluma, CA, 94952 | Peaceful protest against climate crisis & the billionaire takeover…
(2025-08-22). Saturday 8/23: Protest Up-Zoning. indybay.org S.F. City Hall, Plaza Side, Civic Center…
(2025-08-22). Monday 9/1: Salinas: Labor Day Worker & Immigrant Rights Rally. indybay.org Intersection of Blanco Road & South Main Street | Salinas, CA 93901…
(2025-08-22). Monday 9/1: Monterey: Workers Over Billionaires! Labor Day Protest. indybay.org Window on the Bay | 717 Del Monte Ave | Monterey, CA 93940…
(2025-08-22). Friday 8/22: Peter Thiel Takedown at Palo Alto Palantir Office. indybay.org Heritage Park, 300 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | Non marchers can hang with the Raging Grannies from 11am to greet the arrival of the marchers. 100 Hamilton Ave, Palantir Office (we gather at the entrance on Alma St just around the corner)…
(2025-08-22). Letter and Proposal to the Santa Cruz Board of Supervisors. indybay.org This is a follow up letter in regards to the new proposed ordinance that attempts to deny vehicle owners due process and immediately destroy their vehicles after tow including RV'S even if they are living in them. This ordinance would change the definition of abandoned to include unregistered vehicles. The board of supervisors will make another attempt at this in the upcoming weeks.
(2025-08-22). Kangaroo Court-Trumpite Purge In Pacifica Alex Steinberg Former Pacifica Chair. indybay.org The KPFA Local Station Board cabal are purging out any critical voices at Pacifica. Their shenanigans are playing into the hands of the fascist Trump regime by destroying Pacifica. Alex Steinberg is a former chair of Pacifica…
(2025-08-22). Thursday 8/21: Kaiser San Rafael Nurses Rally Against Layoffs & AI Destroying Jobs & Healthcare. indybay.org Kaiser San Rafael downtown clinic, 1033 3rd St., San Rafael, CA, sidewalk outside clinic…
(2025-08-22). Monday 9/1: San Francisco: Federal Employees Labor Day Protest. indybay.org Philip Burton Federal Building | 450 Golden Gate Avenue | San Francisco, CA, 94102…
(2025-08-22). Apache Stronghold Responds to Trump: Federal Court Injunction Blocks Land Exchange. indybay.org OAK FLAT: Apache Stronghold: Protecting the Sacred: A response to Trump lashing out over federal court order halting land exchange to foreign corporation. It would turn Apache Ceremonial Place of Oak Flat into massive open pit copper mine, a crater, in Arizona.
(2025-08-22). Saturday 8/23: San Francisco: Tesla Takedown! indybay.org 999 O'Farrell Street (corner of O'Farrell and Van Ness)…
(2025-08-22). Tuesday 8/26: What Can We Learn From the Rojava Revolution? (Free Skool Santa Cruz). indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-08-22). Resistance to convicted felon Trump's efforts to whitewashing our nation's history. indybay.org The Cruelties Of Slavery!
(2025-08-22). Blowing Up Radioactive Buildings in SF Hunters Point Contaminating the Community & Workers. indybay.org The US Navy has told the residents and workers of Hunters Point and Bayview that they will be blowing up radioactive buildings. Dr. Ahimsa Sumchai talks about what the Navy is planning and how to stop it.
(2025-08-22). Saturday 8/23: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2025-08-22). The Trump-Putin Summit-Regime Change Has Failed. indybay.org The expansion of NATO into Eastern Europe was always to militarily encircle Russia, which was a continuation of the United States' Cold War "containment" towards the Soviet Union.
(2025-08-22). Joint statement: DIRCO and ICRC call for stronger political commitment to uphold IHL across Africa. icrc.org Pretoria, 19 August 2025…
(2025-08-22). Ethiopia: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org Staying Humanitarian in a World That Won't Stand Still…
(2025-08-22). started learning Arabic, and it opened up a whole world. what drew me to belly. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: An Israeli just back from reserve duty seeks freedom in her body though her mind is still at war, while one family trades trauma for adventure in Montenegro…
(2025-08-22). India's top court allows release of picked-up stray dogs in Delhi after sterilisation. geo.tv 
Rescued dogs are kept inside cages at Friendicoes SECA, a local animal welfare NGO in New Delhi, India, August 12, 2025. — ReutersSterilised, immunised dogs to be released.Rabid or aggressive ones excluded.Court directs creation of feeding zones for dogs.NEW DELHI: India's Supreme…
(2025-08-22). US, European military chiefs discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. geo.tv 
US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shake hands inside the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral ahead of a ceremony to mark its re-opening following the 2019 fire, in Paris, France, December 7, 2024. — Reuters
(2025-08-22). Five dead, 36 injured in bomb attack on Colombia air base. geo.tv 
(2025-08-22). Luxembourg's Archie Williams wins 'King of Asia' slackline championship in Central China. ecns.cn Luxembourg's Archie Williams won the championship of the 2025 "King of Asia" One Kilometer Speed Highline Competition at the Huangshizhai Scenic Spot in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, on Wednesday.
(2025-08-22). 7 trapped miners confirmed dead in Fujian. ecns.cn One miner was rescued and seven others were confirmed dead after a mining incident occurred at the Shuijingkeng Coal Mine in Datian County, southeast China's Fujian Province, local authorities said Friday.
(2025-08-22). Death toll from NW China bridge construction accident rises to 7. ecns.cn The death toll from a rope break accident at a bridge under construction on the Qinghai section of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway has risen to seven, according to local authorities in Qinghai Province.
(2025-08-22). China Coast Guard urges the Philippines to stop provocations at Ren'ai Reef. ecns.cn A spokesperson for the China Coast Guard on Wednesday denounced the Philippines for sending two small boats from a vessel illegally grounded at Ren'ai Reef, saying they deliberately provoked Chinese coast guard ships by approaching in a dangerous and unprofessional manner.
(2025-08-22). Cruise 'Zhao Shang Yi Dun' arrives in northeast China as port enters peak season. ecns.cn Dalian Port in northeast China's Liaoning Province welcomed the passenger ship "Zhao Shang Yi Dun" on Wednesday, following recent visits by Regatta and AIDA Mediterranea, signaling the start of the port's peak cruise season.
(2025-08-22). Preparations for upcoming V-parade in Beijing in full swing. ecns.cn Participants are busy preparing for the upcoming V-Day military parade scheduled on Sept. 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
(2025-08-22). Magnificent view of first bend of Langcang River in NW China's Qinghai. ecns.cn Chinese and international guests participated in the 2025 Lancang-Mekong International Video & Photography Week in Zadoi County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, on Thursday.
(2025-08-22). China exempts childcare subsidies from personal income tax. ecns.cn China on Wednesday announced that the childcare subsidies will be exempted from individual income tax in order to encourage childbirth.
(2025-08-22). SpaceX to launch secret U.S. military spacecraft. ecns.cn An undated photo provided by the U.S. Air Force shows an X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.The rocket is due to launch at 11: 50 p.m., according to SpaceX, which said a backup window is available at the same time the following day."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe U.S.
(2025-08-22). World Heritage @China: Innovative approaches to restoring the Great Wall through archaeological conservation. ecns.cn If the restoration of the Great Wall is akin to a treatment,"ÄÄarchaeological work acts as the "preoperative check-up," identifying the root causes before developing"ÄÄa treatment plan."ÄÄIn archeological practices, groundwork always precedes excavation.
(2025-08-22). Xi to attend SCO Tianjin Summit, host relevant events. ecns.cn Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 will be held in Tianjin from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1.Chinese President Xi Jinping will chair the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO and the "SCO Plus" Meeting and deliver keynote speeches, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Friday."ÄÄ"ÄÄDuring the summit, President Xi will host a welcome banquet and bilateral events for participating leaders, the spokesperson said. ‚ñ…
(2025-08-22). Continuous heavy rains in Inner Mongolia's Ordos kill 5. ecns.cn Five people were killed in the torrential rains that hit Ordos, a city in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, from Monday, local authorities confirmed on Thursday.
(2025-08-22). Accident at Sichuan-Qinghai Railway construction site leaves 4 dead, 12 missing. ecns.cn Four workers were killed and 12 others remain missing after a rope snapped at the Jianzha Yellow River Bridge construction site on the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway in Qinghai Province, on Friday, local authorities said.
(2025-08-22). China confident of sustaining foreign trade development. ecns.cn China is confident and well-prepared to continue promoting steady growth in and improving the quality of foreign trade, the Ministry of Commerce said Thursday.
(2025-08-22). Beijing, Kabul, Islamabad vow stronger cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (second from left) attends a meeting with Afghanistan's Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani (third from right) in Kabul on Wednesday.
(2025-08-22). Xizang border township thrives thanks to advancements, patriotism. ecns.cn When Pasang Tsering took a teaching job at the school in Yulmed, Xizang Autonomous Region, in 2007, he was warned by many people that the living conditions in the township located in the southern foothills of the Himalayas were very tough.
(2025-08-22). AI role key in stimulating consumption. ecns.cn Fast-evolving artificial intelligence is expected to foster new consumption growth drivers and inject strong impetus into China's consumer market as this cutting-edge digital technology is spearheading a technological revolution and industrial transformation to drive economic growth, said experts and company executives.
(2025-08-22). DeepSeek releases upgraded AI model V3.1. ecns.cn Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek on Thursday released an upgraded AI model V3.1, the company said in a statement on WeChat.
(2025-08-22). Village patrols guard sovereign land with dedication. ecns.cn For most Chinese people, the country's border is only a line on a map. But for people living in Yulmed township, Xizang autonomous region, sitting among the closest townships to the China-India border, the meaning of Chinese territory is more concrete.
(2025-08-22). From beneath the ground rise great stories of ingenuity and defiance. ecns.cn Generations of Chinese people grow up watching the 1965 cinematic classic Tunnel Warfare, a black-and-white film that dramatizes the ingenuity of villagers who fought invaders from beneath the ground.
(2025-08-22). Access to child care services made easier. ecns.cn China plans to add 660,000 affordable nursery care slots, increasing the number of places per 1,000 people to 4.5 by the end of this year, as part of efforts to ease the child care burden on families and build a more fertility-friendly society.
(2025-08-22). Family doctors boost medical care access. ecns.cn China plans to boost convenient access to medicines used to treat chronic diseases and bolster door-to-door healthcare services for the elderly through its family doctor contract service systems, according to a notice released this week.
(2025-08-22). Country's green drive offers lessons for urbanization globallys case. ecns.cn China's rapid advancements in sustainable urban development offer valuable lessons for other rapidly urbanizing regions, particularly Southeast Asia and Africa, and even developed countries seeking to enhance their green building practices, according to the World Resources Institute.
(2025-08-22). Five bodies recovered at suspected site of cult deaths in Kenya. aljazeera.com Authorities say more bodies are expected to be discovered as search efforts continue in southeastern Kenya.
(2025-08-22). Drone attack destroys UN aid convoy in Sudan's famine-hit Darfur region. aljazeera.com The attack is the second in the past three months to prevent a UN aid convoy from delivering to North Dafur.
(2025-08-22). Proscribing Palestine Action under UK terror act is "ridiculous" aljazeera.com Jonathon Porritt says the UK's decision to proscribe Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act defies public opinion.
(2025-08-22). Over 20 nations join EU, UN in opposing Israel's illegal E1 settlement plan. aljazeera.com Israel's plan for illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank will 'make a two-state solution impossible'.
(2025-08-22). Court clears Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra in royal insult case. aljazeera.com Retired politician and billionaire businessman was accused of violating Thailand's strict laws on insults to royalty.
(2025-08-22). At least 18 killed in Colombia in drone attack on helicopter, car bombing. aljazeera.com Colombian President Gustavo Petro says armed dissidents, drug trafficking cartels should be considered 'terrorists'.
(2025-08-22). Nigeria deports 60 Chinese, 39 Filipino convicted in crypto romance scams. aljazeera.com Country steps up crackdown on online scammers, who lure victims to invest in fake cryptocurrency investments.
(2025-08-22). More than beaches: South Jersey summer festivals provide fun for tourists, dollars for small town economies. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? South Jersey beaches have long been a destination for millions of tourists over multiple generations. In recent times, the plethora of festivals and fairs over the summer and fall are also drawing crowds. | Whether it is June's Blueberry Festival in Hammonton, the Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Arts Festival in July or the upcoming Atlantic City Latino Festival on Sept. 6, visitors are flocking to these events as one-time excursions or annual visits. | "I'm…
(2025-08-22). Philadelphia School District and local colleges prepare for SEPTA cuts that could disrupt student commutes. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia School District and area universities are preparing for SEPTA's service cuts that could disrupt the commutes for thousands of students on Monday, Aug. 25, the district's first day of school. | Most universities in the Philly region have already begun their fall semesters. They are expanding parking and shuttle services, and suggesting bike sharing and the use of SEPTA's trip-planning tool. | SEPTA is facing a $213 million budget deficit, and released its red…
(2025-08-22). The Truth Behind Britain's Wildfires. wattsupwiththat.com Labour's rewilding plans risk sparking a surge in wildfires across Britain, gamekeepers have claimed.
(2025-08-22). The New York Times Publishes False Energy and Climate Information and Refuses to Correct Its Errors. wattsupwiththat.com The NYT must always remember that the purpose of corrections is to inform the reader of what is actually true, rather than to protect its writers from embarrassment or protect preferred narratives that cannot withstand scrutiny.
(2025-08-22). Wrong Again, Grist, Climate Change Is Not Causing Higher Coffee Prices. wattsupwiththat.com Since coffee production and yields have increased dramatically overtime, it is simply false to link higher coffee prices to climate change induced impacts on production. During the recent period of slight global warming, coffee, like almost every other crop, has seen gains due to the fertilization effect of higher CO2 and improved growing conditions. Since climate change isn't disrupting coffee production, it can't be blamed for any rise in prices.
(2025-08-22). Iran earns $7.4 billion from foreign tourism in past year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran generated about $7.4 billion from foreign tourism in the past Iranian calendar year (ended in March 2025), with more than 7 million international visitors arriving in the country, the culture minister said on Thursday.
(2025-08-22). China's Legacy of Peace: Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the War of Resistance. tehrantimes.com BEIJING- As the world commemorates the 80th anniversary of China's victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931—1945), it is a moment to reflect on a conflict that reshaped global history and underscored China's pivotal role in advancing world peace.
(2025-08-22). Archaeologists uncover lusterware fragments, Islamic-era ruins in Isfahan excavation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Archaeologists in Iran have recently unearthed fragments of Persian lusterware ceramics, historical coins, and remnants of Islamic-era architecture during the second phase of excavations at Kamar-Zarrin passage in Isfahan, a local official said on Thursday.
(2025-08-22). SCO Summit 2025: Xi Jinping to endorse strategic development blueprint for next 10 years. tehrantimes.com Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025, which will be held in Tianjin Municipality in north China on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, and host relevant events, Xihua reported.
(2025-08-22). US Counterinsurgency Wins In Bolivia. popularresistance.org On Sunday August 17, 2025, the first round of presidential elections in the Plurinational State of Bolivia were held in the small Andean nation of 12 million people. Now the country is headed to an October 19 run-off between centrist Christian Democratic Party Senator Rodrigo Paz, the son of a former president, and former right wing President Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga of the Libre Party. The election results on Sunday ended twenty years of MAS-IPSP (Movement Towards Socialism – Political Instrument for the Sovereignty of the People) in power with MAS candidate and current Interior Minister Eduardo del Castillo polling…
(2025-08-22). Frantz Fanon's Daughter: 'Defeatism Has No Place' In Liberation Struggles. popularresistance.org Public gatherings this week in Jackson, Mississippi and New Orleans, Louisiana — featuring an especially distinctive guest — will honor the legacy of revolutionary psychiatrist Frantz Fanon (1925-1961). The Black Alliance for Peace, an African internationalist organization committed to peace and opposition to war and imperialism, and Cooperation Jackson, which is building a solidarity economy anchored by worker-owned co-ops in West Jackson, are co-hosting several Black August events with Fanon's eldest daughter. Mireille Fanon Mendès-France is a jurist, an educator, and an anti-racism expert who passi…
(2025-08-22). The Ukraine War Is Over And Ukraine Lost (To The USA) In 2014. popularresistance.org Even some of my readers have Ukraine derangement, where they think the Empire that has been wrong about every war happens to be right about this one. It ain't true. Ukraine is just one front of the war White Empire is waging on the world, and I hope they lose. Thankfully albeit tragically (by Russia's own admission), they are. Ukraine is simply exhausted and Empire is bored. Ukraine's men have been thrown around like toy soldiers and, like the meme goes, America is saying I don't want to play with you no more. That's the meaning behind all this talk of negotiations. They're meaningless. All that's left is surrend…
(2025-08-22). Don't Let ICE's Legal Abuses Stop You From Asserting Your Rights, Advocates Say. progressivehub.net ELIZABETH WEILL-GREENBERG | TRUTHOUT…
(2025-08-22). South Korea President Lee aims to avoid further clashes with Trump. responsiblestatecraft.org On August 25, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will be
(2025-08-22). We Know How to Reduce Poverty — So Why Aren't We Doing It? scheerpost.com A Homeless Encampment In California. Hu Nhu, CC BY-SA 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible donation. By …
(2025-08-22). Constable sentenced to 20 years for acid attack that killed partner. sanews.gov.za Constable sentenced to 20 years for acid attack that killed partner | The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has welcomed the 20-year sentence imposed on 30-year-old Constable Courtney Madella for the murder of her partner last year. | The South Gauteng High Court sentenced Madella to 15 years for murder and 5 years for defeating the ends of justice. Therefore, she will serve an effective 20 years in prison. | Madella killed her partner, Nomalungelo Khumalo, during an argument between the two at the police barracks in Sophiatown. | "It is alleged on 27 February 2024, the accused officer threw a c…
(2025-08-22). Deadline for 2025 online application period for Grade 1 and 8 looms. sanews.gov.za Deadline for 2025 online application period for Grade 1 and 8 looms ⚪ The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has reminded parents that the 2025 Online Admissions Application Period for Grade 1 and Grade 8 will close on Friday, 29 August 2024, at midnight. ⚪ In a statement on Friday, the department said that all public ordinary schools, district offices and 81 Decentralised Walk-In Centres will remain open to assist parents with applications until the system closes. ⚪ "No new applications will be accepted after the application period has closed," the department said. | The department announced that as of T…
(2025-08-22). Task team set up in Knoflokskraal land occupation matter. sanews.gov.za Task team set up in Knoflokskraal land occupation matter | A task team has been established to ensure that a lasting solution is found to resolve the Knoflokskraal land occupation in the Theewaterskloof municipality in the Western Cape. ⚪ This as Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson and the Western Cape Premier Alan Winde hosted an inter-governmental meeting in Cape Town to receive an update on the land occupation matter. ⚪ Friday's meeting included all three spheres of government and members of the Knoflokskraal community to ensure open, transparent and inclusive engagement. ⚪ Knoflokskraa…
(2025-08-22). Urbanisation provides opportunities. sanews.gov.za Urbanisation provides opportunities | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has urged South Africans to view rapid urbanisation not as a crisis but a "repository of opportunities" capable of driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and dignity for millions. ⚪ "Well-governed cities can be the engineers of jobs, hubs of innovation, and places where people live with dignity," Ntuli said in his keynote address to the National Urban Forum (NUF). ⚪ Held from 21—22 August, the forum brought together policymakers, urban planners, civil society representatives, academics, and government leaders across the country to…
(2025-08-22). Protecting the agriculture sector is everyone's business. sanews.gov.za Protecting the agriculture sector is everyone's business | The Western Cape Provincial Government has called for the whole of government, every industry partner, researcher, farmer, and citizen — urban and rural — to unite in defence of the province's agriculture sector. | This follows an increasing threat of animal disease outbreaks, including African swine fever, particularly in informal farming settlements, rabies in Cape Fur seals, and the detection of the low pathogenicity strain of avian influenza virus (AI H5), as well as other minor diseases. The AI H5 is mainly found in wild birds and general…
(2025-08-22). Transnet opens rail network to private train operators. sanews.gov.za Transnet opens rail network to private train operators | As a significant step towards opening South Africa's rail network to private operators and reforming the rail sector, Transnet has completed the adjudication process of selecting new Train Operating Companies (TOCs). | The participation of private operators will go a long way in increasing Transnet rail volumes and assist producers in the mining and agriculture sector meet rail cargo volume expectations to exporters as well as encourage the upgrade of the rail infrastructure. | Briefing the media on the outcome of the application process for third-party pa…
(2025-08-22). Minister announces appointment of members to run SA Tourism affairs. sanews.gov.za Minister announces appointment of members to run SA Tourism affairs | Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has announced the appointment of six individuals to manage the affairs of the South African Tourism Board until the appointment of the new Board is completed. ⚪ "The Minister of Tourism has in terms of section 16 (3) of the Tourism Act No. 3 of 2014, on good cause shown, arrived at a decision to dissolve the South African Tourism Board and appoint the listed persons, to manage the affairs of the South African Tourism Board until the appointment of the new Board is completed," said the department, in a statem…
(2025-08-22). Consultations on report for new urban agenda completed. sanews.gov.za Consultations on report for new urban agenda completed | The Department of Human Settlements has completed nationwide consultations with stakeholders across society as part of compiling South Africa's Second National Report on Progress in Implementing the New Urban Agenda (NUA). | Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane, made the announcement during her keynote address at the National Urban Forum (NUF), currently underway at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban. ⚪ The country is enjoined with other countries to implement the NUA which was adopted in Quito, Ecuador, in October 2…
(2025-08-22). SA's best to be celebrated at NACAs and SA Sport Awards. sanews.gov.za SA's best to be celebrated at NACAs and SA Sport Awards | Deputy President Paul Mashatile will attend the National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA) on Friday and at the South African Sports Awards (SASA) on Sunday. | Both events are scheduled to take place at the Sun City Superbowl in the North West. | The NACAs, previously known as the Cultural and Creative Industry Awards, shine a national spotlight on the creators, innovators, and visionaries who push boundaries and shape the country's cultural identity. | According to the Presidency, this year's nominees reflect the rich diversity, imagination, and resilience…
(2025-08-22). Two men arrested for stock theft in the Eastern Cape. sanews.gov.za Two men arrested for stock theft in the Eastern Cape | The formation of the District Stock Theft Task Team is beginning to show positive results in the OR Tambo District, according to the South African Police Service (SAPS). | This follows the arrest of two men for their suspected involvement in stock theft on Thursday. | On Thursday, at around 01: 00, members from the task team operationalised intelligence information. | A homestead in Blackhill was searched, where a 37-year-old man was found in possession of nine sheep. The suspect alleged that he exchanged his two horses for the sheep. | Police followed up on…
(2025-08-22). 'Fighting Fire With Fire': California Puts Retaliatory Redistricting on November Ballot. scheerpost.com Office of the Governor of California, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Brett Wilkins / Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday swiftly signed legislation passed by state lawm…
(2025-08-22). How NYT's Bad Reporting Helped Justify Trump's Tariffs on Brazil. scheerpost.com President Trump Meets with President Bolsonaro, 2020. The White House from Washington, DC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Brian Mier / US P…
(2025-08-22). Interview With Rob Edwards on 'Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls'. scheerpost.com Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / YouTube / Rumble By Robert Scheer / Original to ScheerPost In this episode of Scheer Intelligence, host Robert Scheer speaks with acclaimed Hollywood writer Rob Edwards about his latest project, a graphic novel titled Defiant. The conversation centers on the incredible true story of Robert Smalls, an enslaved man who commandeered a Confederate ship to …
(2025-08-22). Israel's War on the U.N. (w/ Mara Kronenfeld) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com By Chris Hedges / The Chris Hedges Report This interview is also available on podcast platforms and Rumble. For millions of Palestinians, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is more than just a humanitarian organization — it is a lifeline. For 75 years, it has provided crucial infrastructure support and sustained a population facing heavy repression …
(2025-08-22). øQué sucedió realmente en Alaska? strategic-culture.su Pepe ESCOBAR | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | La reunión entre Putin y Trump ha desvelado algunos secretos importantes. Ha revelado que Washingto…
(2025-08-22). U.S. military budget tops $1 trillion. strategic-culture.su By Jeremy KUZMAROV | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | U.S. President Donald Trump has signed off on the first-ever trillion-dollar m…
(2025-08-22). Britain's flag wars fly in the face of national self-loathing. strategic-culture.su By Lauren SMITH | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Until a few weeks ago, you were more likely to see a Palestinian, Ukrainian, or L…
(2025-08-22). L'ASEAN rischia di passare in secondo piano? strategic-culture.su L'ASEAN dovrebbe riconsiderare il suo approccio ai partner esterni: invece di percepire il minilateralismo come una minaccia, potrebbe servire come piattaforma per riconciliare visioni concorrenti. | Segue nostro Sviluppo e successi del partenariato | Da oltre vent'anni, l'ASEAN rappresenta un pilastro della diplomazia dell'Asia orientale: promuove incontri regionali, assicura una posizione di neutralità ed è divenuta emblema della f…
(2025-08-22). Il Pakistan ribadisce il suo impegno nell'attuazione della Risoluzione ONU 1540. strategic-culture.su Negli scorsi giorni, il Pakistan ha ribadito il proprio impegno nei confronti delle norme globali di non proliferazione nucleare, sottolineando il suo solido sistema esecutivo, il regime completo di controllo delle esportazioni e il ruolo attivo nell'attuazione della Risoluzione 1540 del Consiglio di Sicurezza delle Nazioni Unite. | Segue nostro I punti chiave del documento riguardano: | il sostegno a processi inclusivi e negoziati at…
(2025-08-22). Apple to produce all iPhone 17 models in India. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Bloomberg unveiled that Apple will be making all its iPhone 17 models in India a month before the release of the new iPhone version.The American company, for the first time in its history, will be making all four iPhone 17 models in India.The move comes amid production expansion across five factories in New Delhi, considering that two more factories were opened in the Asian country.Apple's iPhone. (Shutterstock)Following tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Chinese exports, Apple started working on decreasing the products made in China and shifted the production to India.The iPhone 17 lineup…
(2025-08-22). Famous American judge Frank Caprio dies aged 88. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The well-known American Judge Frank Caprio passed away at the age of 88, American media reported. Sources confirmed that the renowned judge Frank Caprio died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.According to a statement posted on Facebook, the former Providence, Rhode Island, judge "passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer."Famous US judge Frank Caprio. (Facebook) The statement also read, "His warmth, humor, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him."It is worth noting that Frank Caprio is very famous for his humanitarianism a…
(2025-08-22). Erik Menendez denied parole, decades after killing parents. aljazeera.com Menendez, along with his brother Lyle, has served 35 years of a life prison term for fatally shooting their parents.
(2025-08-22). Argentina and Chile fans trade blame over 'barbaric' violence. aljazeera.com FIFA President Gianni Infantino describes match where 100 fans were arrested as 'barbaric' and calls for sanctions.
(2025-08-22). Egypt reveals 2,000-year-old sunken artefacts. aljazeera.com Statues and ancient artefacts dating back more than 2,000 years have been retrieved from a sunken city.
(2025-08-22). Trump's Visa Crackdown: Will 55 Million Face Deportation Doom? thinktank.pk In the whirlwind of America's immigration chessboard, where policy shifts can upend lives overnight, a staggering 55 million visa holders worldwide find themselves under the microscope. As of August 22, 2025, the Trump administration's bold directive to scrutinize every active US visa for potential violations has sparked a firestorm of uncertainty, blending national security rhetoric …
(2025-08-22). The Trump-Putin Summit: Negotiating With the Devil(s). counterpunch.org 
(2025-08-22). Understanding Inequality Across History. counterpunch.org 
(2025-08-22). China exports Guangming 2 broiler chickens to Saudi Arabia. ecns.cn China recently shipped the first batch of its Guangming 2 white-feather broiler chickens to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Chinese breeds are expected to reach a broader market in the Middle East and worldwide, contributing to a diversified global food system, she said.
(2025-08-22). Shared wartime history unites nations. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to the US Xie Feng talks with a guest at the Chinese embassy in Washington on Wednesday at an art exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
(2025-08-22). CNOOC completes largest petrochemical base in China. ecns.cn The project will produce 1.2 million metric tons per year of polymer-grade ethylene and propylene, making it the largest single heavy oil direct conversion unit for polymer-grade olefins in the country.
(2025-08-22). Flash flood in Inner Mongolia claims 12 lives, 1 survives. ecns.cn Firefighters search for missing individuals in Urad Rear Banner of Bayannuur city, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Aug 18, 2025.A recent mountain flood in western Inner Mongolia autonomous region has killed a total of 12 people, China Central Television reported on Friday.
(2025-08-22). Can't Quit the Blues: the Electrifications of Otis Rush. counterpunch.org 
In 1969, after nearly 14 years of constant gigging in small blues clubs and cutting scorching singles for obscure labels, songs that received limited radio play but were greedily snatched up by young white rockers desperate to learn the rudiments of the Chicago blues, it looked like Otis Rush was about to finally get his
(2025-08-22). Counterterrorism Champions: How Pakistan-US Team Up for Stability. thinktank.pk Terrorism is a grave menace that transcends borders and threatens global peace, stability, and development. No nation is immune to its devastating effects; societies across continents have suffered loss of life, economic disruption, and erosion of social cohesion due to acts of terror. The magnitude of this challenge is immense, and it is far beyond …
(2025-08-22). Reliance's American Allies: Who Profits from Russia's Oil Flood? thinktank.pk In the labyrinth of global energy geopolitics, where discounted crude flows like hidden rivers beneath sanctions-strewn landscapes, a provocative question emerges: Are American partner companies unwittingly—or deliberately—entwined in India's voracious appetite for Russian oil? As of August 22, 2025, with US tariffs slapping India for "profiteering" off Moscow's barrels amid the Ukraine conflict, India's imports …
(2025-08-22). Addicted to The Times. counterpunch.org Last week's papers were so bad, I decided to go cold turkey. It wasn't because of the Times' dutiful repetition of Israel's mendacious claim that Anas-al-Sharif, murdered by the IDF along with three other Al-Jazeera journalists, was operating as a Hamas agent; or its fitful reporting of the ongoing massacres and famine. The Times sees the Middle East as through a camera obscura — upside down and in reverse. Once you understand that, there's knowledge to be gained from its reporters and columnists.
(2025-08-22). Democrats Are Missing Political Layups And Dooming Us All. theintercept.com 
The Democratic Party has lost millions of voters since 2020, according to new analysis from the "We're missing layups on the basics right now," says longtime Democratic strategist Nina Smith, alarmed by the news. "We're losing on voter registration in 30 states — the only 30 states that track voter registration between parties. We're losing in every single one."
(2025-08-22). Foreign policy prescriptions from the US to Türkiye. unitedworldint.com/feed/ How George Friedman, founder of Stratfor, see Türkiye's future role in the region. George Friedman, founder of Stratfor, known as the "shadow CIA", has published an article examining the impact of global and regional developments on Türkiye's foreign policy. Beyond offering an analysis of the current landscape, the article lays out a roadmap for Ankara's …
(2025-08-22). From 250% to 15%: Did Pharma's Millions Dictate US-EU Trade Deal? thinktank.pk In the high-stakes arena of global trade, where billions in drug revenues hang in the balance, Big Pharma's lobbying machine hums like a well-oiled engine, steering policies from Washington to Brussels. As of August 22, 2025, the ink is barely dry on a US-EU trade pact that saw President Donald Trump dial back his fiery …
(2025-08-22). Labor Day 2025 Actions Nationwide (City/State Listings). wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2025-08-22). RIGHTS GROUP WILL HAVE SLAVE REBELLION OBSERVANCE AND CRITICIZE TRUMP'S EFFORTS TO ERASE HISTORY. wibailoutpeople.org THE PEOPLES ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP) PO BOX 22505 NEWARK, NJ 07101 973 801-0001 www.njpop.org CONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM AUGUST 21, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE RIGHTS GROUP WILL HAVE SLAVE REBELLION OBSERVANCE AND CRITICIZE TRUMP'S EFFORTS TO ERASE HISTORY The 16th annual commemoration of the Nat Turner Slave Rebellion will be held today, Thursday, August …
(2025-08-22). ICRC response in Southern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org 15 July to 15 August 2025…
(2025-08-22). Ghana's Godwin Asediba named 2025 BBC News Komla Dumor Award winner as prize marks 10th anniversary. independent.co.ug 
London, UK | BBC | Ghanaian journalist Godwin Asediba has been named the winner of the 2025 BBC News Komla Dumor Award. As part of the award, Godwin will spend three months working with BBC News teams across television, radio and online in London, gaining valuable experience, mentorship and other opportunities. The award highlights the …
(2025-08-22). Why we should forge corporate partnerships to build a stronger sports industry in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | SHEILA AWORI | I have, with dismay, observed the rate at which Ugandans are losing faith in their local sports clubs and athletes and increasingly choosing to support regional or even international teams. A quick trip downtown will reveal more international sports jerseys on display than local ones. If you ask the …
(2025-08-22). US Secretary of State Rubio hails President Museveni for regional stability. independent.co.ug 
Washington, US | THE INDEPENDENT | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has spoken on the phone with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to discuss opportunities to deepen U.S.-Uganda cooperation on migration, reciprocal trade, and commercial ties. According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, the Secretary on Thursday thanked Uganda for providing a model of …
(2025-08-22). Xi stresses building modern socialism in key autonomous region. independent.co.ug 
LHASA | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged Xizang Autonomous Region to build a modern socialist new Xizang that is united, prosperous, civilized, harmonious and beautiful. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks after listening to …
(2025-08-22). "But still the Vine her ancient Ruby Yields:" Fitzgerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:5. juancole.com I continue with my proposed project of writing a commentary on the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám. FitzGerald was more faithful to the unconventional poetry attributed to Omar Khayyam than is generally thought, but there were moments in his first edition where he drew on images from other …
(2025-08-22). Cartoonish Trump is making America a Caricature, and I should Know. juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com ) — Sometimes I dream — in the sense of a nightmare — about bringing my parents back to this all too strange world of ours to tell them about… yes, of course, Donald J. Trump. They died long before The Apprentice even made it onto TV early in this century, so — …
(2025-08-22). Sharp tensions lodged within Jackson Hole central bankers' conclave. wsws.org The Trump administration has exploded a bomb under the Fed with the demand that one of its board of seven governors, Lisa Cook, resign over alleged false information she gave in applying for a housing mortgage.
(2025-08-22). The political lessons of Netanyahu's fascistic tirades against Australian Prime Minister Albanese. wsws.org The Israeli leader is on a rampage because of the scale of the crimes his regime is implementing and the mass global opposition they are provoking.
(2025-08-22). "On Prayer" by German Spiritual Author BॠYin Râ. Part I. montanarcc.substack.com
(2025-08-22). Malaysian Socialist: 'Socialism provides the framework to unite our struggles'. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-08-22). Remembering Those Great Efforts of Saving Himalayan Forests in Tehri Garhwal. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-08-22). Donor-Advised Funds: A Power Tool for Political Engagement. inequality.org
(2025-08-22). 80 Years Since the Last World War: How Long to the Next? asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-08-22). Venezuela Integrates Bolivarian Militia With Communes Amid US Invasion Threats. orinocotribune.com
(2025-08-22). Stop putting targets on aid workers' backs. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). To protect humanitarians is to protect communities: World Humanitarian Day 2025. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). "A grave betrayal of humanity" : Abhorrent attacks on aid workers must stop. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). ICRC president: "If states invest in defence, they must also budget for international humanitarian law" icrc.org
(2025-08-22). Afghanistan: summary of operational facts and figures, January to June 2025. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). ICRC president: "International humanitarian law only as strong as leaders' will to uphold it" icrc.org
(2025-08-22). How the ICRC helps sustain life in Armenia's borderlands: A day with Harutyun Harutyunyan. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). Philippines: States in Asia Pacific region commit to greater support for rules of war during regional conference. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). Iran: Sixth training course to manage health in emergencies held in Tehran. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). Afghanistan: protection of vulnerable communities through cash-for-work projects. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). Georgia / South Ossetia: Home is where hope dwells. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). ICRC president: The next 76 years of the Geneva Conventions will be shaped by the choices leaders make today. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). Colombia: decent detention conditions are still a long way off. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). Colombia – Calls to action. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). Colombia: the impact of armed conflicts on children. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). Classification of the armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). Colombia – Victims/survivors of sexual violence: Invisibility and a lack of protection. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). Health care: another casualty of the armed conflict – Colombia. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). Disappearance: the pain of not knowing – Colombia. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). Iran: Second Round of Financial Assistance to Support the Iranian Red Crescent Society's Efforts to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). Iran: ICRC supports the vaccination of Afghan migrants in Iran through IRCS. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). Thailand and Cambodia: ICRC welcomes ceasefire and stands ready to conduct further detainee visits. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). Iran: Humanitarian Negotiation Workshop in Tehran. icrc.org
(2025-08-22). Highland barley harvest begins in Qinghai. ecns.cn
(2025-08-22). Xi leaves Xizang after attending region's 60th founding anniversary celebrations. ecns.cn
(2025-08-22). The Darien Gap 'closure': Border theatre in the jungle. aljazeera.com
(2025-08-22). Why Russian society does not accept Western narratives. radindiemedia.com/feed/
(2025-08-22). "Why Doesn't Hamas Release The Hostages?" , And Other Reader Questions. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2025-08-22). Is Venezuela the Next Target of the US Empire? original.antiwar.com
(2025-08-22). ACLU Demands US Court Immediately Order Release Of Journalist In ICE Detention. thedissenter.org
(2025-08-22). For peace in Ukraine, Russia needs 'security guarantees' too. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-08-22). Diplomacy Watch: Elite media reacts to Ukraine talks as expected. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-08-22). Uncover How Your Employer's Power Flows. scheerpost.com
(2025-08-22). A dark page from the CIA's history: What was Project Artichoke, launched 74 years ago? strategic-culture.su
(2025-08-22). Why the clash between Brazil's Supreme Court and Trump is an unprecedented crisis. strategic-culture.su
(2025-08-22). Israeli special force arrests photojournalist Moath Amarneh. albawaba.com
(2025-08-22). Ukrainian suspect accused of Nord Stream pipeline blasts, arrested in Italy. albawaba.com
(2025-08-22). PRESSTITUTE MEDIA AND IMMORAL HUMANS: 'WE HATE CELENTE, HE'S FOR PEACE'. trendsjournal.com
(2025-08-22). AI TAKEOVER, NO HUMAN CONTROL. trendsjournal.com
(2025-08-22). CELENTE: HOW BRICS SIGNALS THE END OF U.S. DOMINANCE. trendsjournal.com
(2025-08-22). CELENTE: WATCH FOR FALSE FLAG IN UKRAINE. trendsjournal.com
(2025-08-22). DANGEROUS TIMES: GOVERNMENT ROUGHSHOD OVER CONSTITUTION. trendsjournal.com
(2025-08-22). INFLATION UP, DOT-COM BUST COMING, GOLD AND BITCOIN STRONG. trendsjournal.com
(2025-08-22). PRESIDENTIAL IGNORANCE KILLS THE CONSTITUTION. trendsjournal.com
(2025-08-22). THE POWER OF GOVERNMENT OVER LIBERTY: THE CONSTITUTION HAS BEEN TRAMPLED. trendsjournal.com
(2025-08-22). WHO ARE WE TO TELL INDIA WHAT OIL TO BUY? trendsjournal.com
(2025-08-22). ALBA-TCP Summit: Presidents of Cuba Venezuela Repudiate US Imperialist Aggression in Latin America. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-08-22). Michigan Right Wing Legislators push jail time for protesters who block roadways in attack on Unions and Community. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-08-22). Venezuela: US Empire's Accusations Against President Maduro a Sign of Desperation. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-08-22). South Sudan: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2025-08-21). Belarus ready to sell food, entire range of agricultural machines to Rwanda. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Rogozhnik and Joseph Nzabamwita sketched out possible steps for advancing Belarus-Rwanda interaction. The Belarusian ambassador mentioned readiness to offer the entire range of agricultural machines made in Belarus to Rwanda and organize aftersales service later on.
(2025-08-21). Belstat: No gender pay gap in Belarus. eng.belta.by There are no differences in wages based on the employee's gender in Belarus, Head of the Main Labor Statistics Department of the Belarusian National Statistical Committee (Belstat) Irina Bondarenko said.
(2025-08-21). Minsk to host next session of Belarus-India intergovernmental cooperation commission. eng.belta.by First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Sergei Lukashevich | has met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the | Republic of India to the Republic of Belarus Ashok Kumar, BelTA learned…
(2025-08-21). Belarus' Development Bank rolls out economic map of the future. eng.belta.by The Development Bank of Belarus presented its economic map of the future during the Summer School for Young Analysts.
(2025-08-21). Waste management strategy approved by Belarus government. eng.belta.by The purpose of the strategy is to develop a comprehensive waste management system in order to achieve a waste utilization rate of at least 90% by 2040 while complying with the carbon neutrality principle.
(2025-08-21). Belarus announces competition for SME projects. eng.belta.by Applications will be accepted through 2 September 2025.
(2025-08-21). Belarus names sectors with highest youth employment. eng.belta.by The "youngest" sectors of economic activity are IT, where youth account | for 37% of the workforce, also hospitality and food service, Head of the | Labor Statistics Directorate of the Belarus' National Statistical | Committee Irina Bondarenko said during a press conference in Minsk on 21…
(2025-08-21). Belarusian | MFA on Tianjin SCO summit and cooperation with China. eng.belta.by The upcoming SCO summit in China will serve as a unique platform for frank dialogue, alignment of positions, and development of collective decisions in today's highly turbulent environment, Belarusian First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lukashevich said in an interview with BelTA.
(2025-08-21). Belarusian Air Defense units practice firing combat missiles at targets in Russian Ashuluk. eng.belta.by Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, First Deputy Defense Minister of Belarus Pavel Muraveiko and Chief of the Air Force and Air Defense Command of Belarus' Armed Forces Andrei Lukyanovich observed the exercise.
(2025-08-21). New company at China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone to specialize in biotechnology. eng.belta.by A new resident company has been registered at the China-Belarus | Industrial Park Great Stone, BelTA learned from the park administration.
(2025-08-21). Belarusian Parliament speaker: Teachers determine our future. eng.belta.by Ahead of the new academic year, Chairman of the House of Representatives | Igor Sergeyenko met with teachers at the Belarusian Academy of | Education on 21 August.
(2025-08-21). Smalyavichy meteorite on display in Minsk after international recognition. eng.belta.by The Smalyavichy meteorite has been officially recognized by the | international scientific community with its entry into the global | Meteoritical Bulletin Database and has gone on display for the first…
(2025-08-21). Belarusian companies to access EAEU investors via securities issuance. eng.belta.by Belarus and Russia have ratified an agreement granting cross-border | access for the issuance and trading of securities on regulated exchanges | within the EAEU.
(2025-08-21). Belarus attends SCO Youth Forum in Russia's Omsk. eng.belta.by Representatives of the Belarusian BRSM Youth Union exchanged experience, discussed youth entrepreneurship, and explored potential employment opportunities for Belarusian student teams in Kazakhstan during the SCO Youth Forum in Russia's Omsk.
(2025-08-21). Lukashenko intends to discuss missile production with Putin. eng.belta.by I will consult with the Russian president on how we will proceed, whether our proposals and further steps to modernize and establish missile production in the Union States will be of interest to Russia, Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(2025-08-21). 2025 Minsk Half Marathon to draw nearly 25,000 runners. eng.belta.by Around 25,000 running enthusiasts from various countries will take part in the 10th edition of the Minsk Half Marathon, scheduled for 7 September, Belarusian First Deputy Sports and Tourism Minister Aleksandr Dorokhovich told the media.
(2025-08-21). MFA: Belarus will attend Pujiang Innovation Forum as guest of honor. eng.belta.by Belarus will be the guest of honor at the Pujiang Innovation Forum in Shanghai this September, Belarusian First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lukashevich said in an interview with BelTA…
(2025-08-21). Lukashevich: Belarus strengthened its involvement in SCO activities. eng.belta.by Belarus has significantly strengthened its involvement in activities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Belarus' First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lukashevich said.
(2025-08-21). Belarus' fixed-capital investments at Br28.4bn in January-July 2025. eng.belta.by The regional breakdown is the following: Minsk Oblast is in the lead (25%) followed by Minsk (21.7%), Brest Oblast (13%), Gomel Oblast (13%), Grodno Oblast (9.6%), Vitebsk Oblast (8.9%), and Mogilev Oblast (8.7%).
(2025-08-21). Szijjarto touts Budapest as suitable venue for Russia-Ukraine summit. eng.belta.by Hungary has repeatedly offered to host a summit for Russia and Ukraine to settle the conflict. Budapest is a suitable venue for such a meeting, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.
(2025-08-21). Nuclear warheads for Belarusian MLRS Polonez under consideration. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Volfovich pointed out that the Polonez missile system had been created together with the People's Republic of China. Later on the system was successfully modernized by Belarusian enterprises.
(2025-08-21). Remains of 21 Red Army soldiers reinterred in Vitebsk District. eng.belta.by The remains of 21 Red Army soldiers were discovered during excavations in Vitebsk District were reburied in a ceremony in the agro-town of Kopty on 21 August.
(2025-08-21). FC Neman Grodno to play first leg of UEFA Conference League playoffs. eng.belta.by The match will take place in Szeged, Hungary, with kickoff at 9: 00 pm. The game will be umpired by 37-year-old FIFA referee Arda Karde≈üler from Türkiye.
(2025-08-21). Lukashenko unveils plans to visit China, meet with Xi Jinping. eng.belta.by At a conference on 21 August to discuss missile production, Belarusian | President Aleksandr Lukashenko unveiled plans to visit China soon and | meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, BelTA has learned.