(2026-08-24). 18 Chinese crew members missing after cargo ship sinks off India. ecns.cn Eighteen Chinese crew members are missing after the bulk carrier M.V. Ocean Winner sank in the Indian Ocean off India's eastern coast on Friday, with two Chinese crew members rescued so far, according to Indian maritime authorities.
(2026-08-24). Chinese shop owner who helped elderly man receives about $3,000 after being sued. ecns.cn In central China's Hunan Province, a shop owner who was sued by the family of an elderly man she tried to help has received 20,000 yuan ($2,975) in financial support on Monday, following a dispute that drew public attention to the risks of helping strangers.
(2026-08-25). Do I Believe in Global Warming? wattsupwiththat.com A very strange question. Scientists rarely, if ever, use the term believe.
(2026-08-25). Don't Let The Values Of This Dystopian Society Shape How You Live Your Life. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Anna on Twitter asks, "Is anyone else really stressed about their future and where they are in life and what they've accomplished and their worth as a person?" | I understand what you're saying, but that's mostly just head noise that gets indoctrinated into us by the unhealthy society we live in. | Life isn't about racking up a bunch of accomplishments or hitting certain milestones, it's about living. Literally physically being alive, and making sure you fully live it. | When I say "fully live" your life, I don…
(2026-08-24). China's service exports rise 17.6% in H1, travel services lead growth. ecns.cn China's service exports reached 1.5047 trillion yuan ($223.8 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 17.6% from a year earlier, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce.
(2026-08-25). Sharks having a whale of a time? onlineopinion.com.au Is it time to rethink our attitudes to protecting great whites? Has conserving whales boosted the number of predators in our waters? Maybe a cull is called for?
(2026-08-24). Xi puts forward four principles on Palestinian question. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed on Monday that four principles should be followed to push for the resolution of the Palestinian question, which is at the heart of the Middle East issue.
(2026-08-24). 3 years on, barbecue craze in East China's Zibo draws more international visitors. ecns.cn The online buzz surrounding the barbecue feast in East China's Zibo city may have cooled, but the city continues to attract visitors, including a growing number of international tourists.
(2026-08-24). 10th Guangzhou Elderly Expo closes with over $106 million in intended cooperation deals. ecns.cn The 10th China International Elderly Care and Health Industry Expo, also known as the EldExpo, concluded in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province on Sunday, with intended cooperation deals exceeding 760 million yuan ($106 million).
(2026-08-25). Man killed in world's largest annual bullfighting event in Mexico. aljazeera.com The world's largest open road bullfighting event turned deadly when a 29-year-old man was killed.
(2026-08-25). Muslims celebrate Prophet Muhammad's birthday. aljazeera.com Muslims in Iraq, Libya and Morocco gathered for Mawlid al-Nabi, marking Prophet Muhammad's birthday…
(2026-08-25). Indigenous leaders face criminal charges for setting up anti-mining barricades in the Philippines. globalvoices.org 
More than 30 cases have been filed against anti-mining leadersGlobal Voices Indigenous Peoples hold a protest in front of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources against large-scale mining in Nueva Vizcaya. This post is part of Global Voices' August 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-08-25). DRC's constitutional battle: The fight over the 2028 vote. aljazeera.com President Tshisekedi's reform push is fuelling a battle over DRC's 2028 succession.
(2026-08-24). China-Belarus Swift Eagle-2026 joint army training concluded. ecns.cn The Swift Eagle 2026 joint training for airborne troops from China and Belarus concluded on Monday at a training center of the Chinese PLA Air Force, according to the Ministry of National Defense.
(2026-08-25). Wars, inequality, and poverty no longer confined to faraway places. onlineopinion.com.au Fragmented power, deepening inequality, climate stress, dying democracies, and weaponized information have fused into one global crisis; we can break the cycle if we only summon the will.
(2026-08-24). China's commercial freight volume hits 4.9 billion metric tons in July. ecns.cn China's commercial freight volume reached 4.9 billion metric tons in July, up 0.5% from a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Transport.
(2026-08-25). Search continues in Tunisia as migrant boat sinking sparks protests. aljazeera.com Tunisia's Ben Guerdane reels from violent protests after a boat carrying 15 people sinks, killing at least 12.
(2026-08-24). Russia-born giant panda Katyusha celebrates third birthday. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Russia and the Moscow Zoo jointly hosted a birthday celebration for Katyusha, where an exclusive set of emojis featuring the panda was also unveiled.
(2026-08-25). US plans to revoke business, tourism visas of 200,000 asylum seekers. aljazeera.com If the action happens, it will be the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history, AP reports.
presstv.co.uk (2026-08-24). Araghchi: Iran and China seeking to build fairer, more peaceful international orderAraghchi said the prospects for cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the People's Republic of China are brighter and more dynamic than ever.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-08-24). Absolutely Urgent: Albanese Calls for International Protection Presence in PalestineUN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese called for an "absolutely urgent" international protection presence in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza.
2026-08-25: U.S. Shooting Itself in Both Feet With 'economic D-day' Scheme Against Iran | Col. Larry Wilkerson
Col. Larry Wilkerson, former Chief of Staff to the U.S. Secretary of State, noted that the Trump Admin is shooting itself in both feet with this scheme, and pushing Iran to carry out its next level of strikes across the region, which could send the global economy into not only a recession, but a full-on depression.
(2026-08-24). Israel accused of using kites as pretext to justify escalating Gaza attacks. aljazeera.com Israel has threatened Palestinian groups against launching 'kites, drones, and balloons' from the war-torn enclave.
(2026-08-24). Headlines for August 24, 2026. democracynow.org Iran Condemns U.S. Sanctions Ahead of Trump Administration's "Economic D-Day", Israel Continues Attacks on Gaza, with Children Among the Dead and Wounded, Israel's Ben-Gvir Celebrates Construction of Gallows Where Palestinians Will Be Hanged, Syria and Israel Hold U.S.-Brokered Talks Amid Israeli Strikes, "We Were Attacked": Canadian Premier Announces Retaliatory Tariffs After U.S. Halts Trade Talks, Federal Court Strikes Down Trump Administration's 75-Nation Visa Ban, Texas Lawmakers Call on ICE to Close Detention Camp Where 100+ Children Are Held, First Deportation Flig…
(2026-08-24). 'Shenstone 5' speak out after receiving light sentences in rare fair trial. thecanary.co 
The 'Shenstone 5′ anti-genocide activists have spoken out after receiving only conditional discharges for damaging a UAV Engines Ltd factory belonging to Israeli murder drone manufacturer Elbit. Shenstone 5: rare and fair trial The Shenstone 5 praised the judge for allowing them a fair trial — a rarity since the UK state's war on the […] | By
(2026-08-24). Israel's Global Counter-Offensive Has Begun. popularresistance.org Colombia's decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights marks a dangerous turning point. | By becoming only the second country in the world — after the United States — to endorse Israel's illegal annexation of Syrian territory, Bogotá has signaled a complete reversal of Gustavo Petro's foreign policy under new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella. | However, Colombia is not an isolated case. It reflects a broader, highly aggressive campaign by Israel to systematically dismantle and reverse hard-won pro-Palestine and pro-Arab positions worldwide.
(2026-08-24). Israeli fire kills two young children in Gaza, medics say. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Aug 24 (Reuters) – Israeli airstrikes and gunfire killed two young children and at least two other Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials in the territory said.Medics and relatives said 10-year-old Amal Abu Khater was hit by a bullet in her back while she was eating inside her family's tent in the enclave's southern city of Khan Younis. The fire came from Israeli forces to the east, they added.The Israeli military said it was not aware of any incident involving a 10-year-old girl.
(2026-08-24). Iran threatens 45 tankers with fines, confiscation in Hormuz escalation. geo.tv Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz. — ReutersIran says blacklisted tankers broke rules for crossing Hormuz.Some of named ships owned by UAE's Adnoc, Saudi Arabia's Bahri.Warning issued within days of US sanctions threat on Iran. Iran said it had blacklisted 45…
(2026-08-24). Oman foreign minister to visit Tehran on Tuesday, Iranian foreign ministry says. al-monitor.com DUBAI, Aug 24 (Reuters) – Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi will visit Tehran on Tuesday to continue talks between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday.On Sunday, Baghaei said the army chief of Pakistan, which has mediated between the United States and Iran, will visit Tehran on Monday. (Reporting by Elwely Elwelly and Ahmed Tolba; Editing by Michael Georgy and Christian Schmollinger)…
(2026-08-24). Iran condemns US plans to announce new sanctions. al-monitor.com By Menna Alaa El-Din and Kanishka SinghCAIRO/WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) – Iran on Saturday denounced U.S. plans to announce new sanctions that could put further strain on the Islamic Republic's economy and have an impact on its most important trading partners including China.After nearly six months of war since the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran on February 28, the sides are not firing at each other but also showing no sign of pursuing peace talks.
(2026-08-24). The confession in the escalation: If Iran Is beaten and Hormuz is ours, why the 'unprecedented' sanctions? strategic-culture.su In my previous piece — The Walls Have Doors Now — I argued that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's promised "measures like have never been seen in the history of the economic isolation of a country" would push against an open frontier: an Iran with land bridges to Pakistan, military and intelligence lifelines to Russia and China, and, most consequentially, an oil trade that has walked out of the dollar entirely, settling in Chinese yuan through China's CIPS clearing network beyond the reach of U.S. financial plumbing.
(2026-08-24). Six months into Iran war, almost half of global oil flows from war zones. al-monitor.com By Seher Dareen, Anushree Mukherjee and Robert HarveyLONDON Aug 25 (Reuters) – Almost half the world's oil comes from countries affected by conflict in 2026, Reuters calculations show, underscoring that current disruptions have eclipsed previous energy crises.Six months ago, U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran triggered what has become the largest oil supply crisis on record, with no clear end in sight. At the same time, the Russia-Ukraine war has forced production and refining cuts, including in nearby Kazakhstan this year.
(2026-08-24). Iran says army chief to visit Tehran on Monday. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir will visit Tehran on Monday to continue efforts to bring peace and security to the region, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Sunday, according to a statement by the ministry.Pakistan has taken on a mediator role in negotiations between Iran and the U.S. aimed at ending the war which began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran in February.Two Pakistani government sources confirmed Munir's visit to Reuters. The first source said that Iran and Pakistan were in direct contact.
(2026-08-24). Against the False Symmetry of the Scissors: An Open Letter While Iran Resists an Illegal War of Aggression. mronline.org 
At this hour, solidarity begins with a clear demand: the United States and Israel must end their illegal war, and they must retreat.
(2026-08-24). Israel's Silence Is Not the End of the War. unitedworldint.com By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran, Iran Following the full-scale confrontation between Iran and Israel, the relative silence from Tel Aviv toward Tehran has become one of the most significant ambiguities in regional equations. Even during the military clashes between Iran and the United States in July—which occurred in the wake of the "Forty-Day War"—the Israeli …
(2026-08-24). Iran Threatens to Attack US Bases in European Countries. news.antiwar.com An Iranian spokesman said Tehran has the right to target US bases in any countries that are used to attack Iran. "There is no justification for any country to fear Iran unless that country opens its territory to the United States for aggression against Iran," Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. "It …
(2026-08-24). Oil falls as US prepares to unveil new Iran sanctions. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices slipped more than $1 a barrel on Monday as investors took profits ahead of an expected announcement from Washington about imposing more sanctions on Iran that may further disrupt supplies from the Middle East. | Brent crude futures fell $1.23, or 1.3%, to $93.16 by 0829 PKT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $85.7 a barrel, down $1.36, or 1.6%. | Both contracts posted their second weekly gains last week, up more than 5%, as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran hit a stalemate, capping oil shipments through the Strait of ‚Å Horm…
(2026-08-24). Iran will use all 'bilateral capabilities' to confront US economic sanctions: Baghaei. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Minister Esmaeil Baghaei said in a press conference on Monday that Iran will use all its bilateral capabilities to confront US economic sanctions. | He said that Iran has issued warnings regarding cooperation with the US on its economic pressure on Tehran. | Speaking about the visit of the Omani foreign minister, he said it was not linked to the visit of the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, to Tehran, which is reported to take place on Monday. | Munir departed for Tehran earlier today to promote regional peace. | Iranian Deputy FM dismisses US 'economic…
(2026-08-24). Analysis-Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins. al-monitor.com By Humeyra Pamuk, Andrea Shalal and Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) – With the Iran war now at a costly standoff and crises from Ukraine to Gaza still unresolved, President Donald Trump's ambitious foreign policy agenda appears stuck as he heads into November's midterm elections.The setbacks are striking for a president who returned to office last year promising to be a "peacemaker" and made resolving international conflicts a centerpiece of his second-term agenda.
(2026-08-24). Democracy Now! 2026-08-24 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 24, 2026; "Most Stupid Trade Fight in History": U.S. & Canadian Workers Stand to Lose in Trump's New Tariff War; Montreal Considers Cutting Ties to Israel as Outrage Grows in Canada over Israeli Impunity: Avi Lewis; "Unbought & Unbossed": Angie Nixon on Winning Democratic Senate Race in Florida, DSA Membership & More; In Defeat for AIPAC, Aisha Wahab Wins House Seat, Becoming First Afghan American in Congress | Headlines for August 24, 2026; "Most Stupid Trade Fight in History": U.S. & Canadian Workers Stand to Lose in Trump's New Tariff War; Mont…
(2026-08-24). Cuba commemorates birthday anniversary of Yasser Arafat. radiohc.cu The Cuban Foreign Ministry on Monday commemorated the 97th anniversary of the birth of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, a symbol of the Palestinian cause. | "His friendship with Commander Fidel Castro and the Cuban people remains an expression of solidarity, brotherhood, and the struggle for justice," the ministry posted on social media. | Born on August 24, 1929, in Cairo, Egypt, Arafat was a politician who left an indelible mark on the history of the Middle East. His life was marked by a long struggle for the rights of the Palestinian people. | From his youth, he demonstrated a strong commitment to the cause,…
(2026-08-24). Villa Clara: Mujeres Creadoras en Empresa de Telecomunicaciones realizaron su quinto evento. radiohc.cu Encontrar soluciones ante los problemas de la vida cotidiana, ser los horcones de sus familias, convertirse en hacedoras de ese ingenio que caracteriza a las cubanas y que se multiplica en estos tiempos duros de bloqueo recrudecido y cerco energético, esas fueron las esencias del Quinto Encuentro de Mujeres Creadoras de la Empresa de Telecomunicaciones Etecsa en Villa Clara, donde las trabajadoras del sector mostraron cuánto pueden lograr con resiliencia y amor. | Literatura, arte culinario con platos típicos acorde a las limitaciones económicas que vivimos y el arte de las manualidades fueron expuestos en un int…
(2026-08-24). Bad Bunny cierra su gira mundial en casa: "Puerto Rico, gracias. Soy de ustedes por siempre" cubadebate.cu Hace tiempo que la imponencia del astro urbano Bad Bunny en los escenarios no se limita a sus canciones y a un montaje de alto nivel. A Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio le gusta evolucionar. "Mi éxito y el de todos los artistas que salen de esta isla, que somos muchos, es por ustedes. øQué quiero decirles con eso? Que a este pueblo lo salvan ustedes. Nos salvamos nosotros, me incluyo".
(2026-08-24). Barcelona arrasa al Elche 0-5 en su estreno en la Liga. cubadebate.cu El Baràßa, actual campeón liguero, se puso de largo de la mejor manera posible goleando con solvencia en Elche gracias a los dobletes de Raphinha y Fermín y un tanto del debutante Adeyemi. El nuevo proyecto de Hansi Flick, que buscará el hat-trick liguero desde su llegada, empezó con cuatro campeones del mundo en un once… sin un 9 claro.
(2026-08-24). Miguel Díaz-Canel in an interview with Folha de S.Paulo: "If my time comes, it will come. But it will not be with weakness and cowardice; it will be fighting" radiohc.cu In an interview offering data on the current effects of the blockade on Cuba, he denounces "the perversity of a government as powerful as that of the United States, which sacrifices the Cuban people in an attempt to subjugate a nation." | Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez stated that the 176 economic measures approved by the National Assembly, 75% of which already have legal backing, seek to strengthen the national economy and are not concessions to the United States nor an abandonment of the socialist construction process in the Caribbean country. | "The 176 economic measures announced are the result of…
(2026-08-24). Cancelado en La Habana sello postal por aniversario 66 de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas. radiohc.cu 
Como parte de las actividades por el aniversario 66 de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas (FMC) en la Habana, se realizó la cancelación Postal Conmemorativa en la sede nacional de la organización. | Asistieron a la cancelación del sello Teresa Amarell Boue, integrante del Buro Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y secretaria general de la FMC; Maridé Fernández López, Jefa de la Oficina de Atención a la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas y a las Organizaciones de Masas del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba; Mayra Arevich Marín, Ministra de Comunicaciones; ambas integrantes del Comite Centra…
(2026-08-24). Leyanis Pérez conquista la plata en el triple salto de la Liga de Diamante 2026. cubadebate.cu La pinareña Leyanis Pérez logró el segundo lugar de la parada de Silesia, Polonia, de la Liga Mundial 2026. Fue superada por la senegalesa Sally Sarr.
(2026-08-24). El 19 % de Cerimedo: la operación del golpe electoral en Honduras. cubadebate.cu Honduras sería el epicentro de toda la estrategia de destrucción de los proyectos populares en América Latina, incluyendo a Venezuela y la actual asfixia contra Cuba. Sin embargo, parece que el premio mayor es la patria de Morelos, Zapata y Villa, en lo que a todas luces es una nueva forma de guerra del imperialismo en la región.
(2026-08-24). øCómo construyó Fernando Cerimedo un puente entre Miami y el poder político de Washington? cubadebate.cu La investigación aporta nuevos datos sobre el argentino Fernando Cerimedo, estratega de la ultraderecha en América Latina acusado de intento de asesinado de su ex pareja en Bolivia. No solo tiene contactos en Estados Unidos, como ha dicho la prensa, sino que su modelo de intervención política latinoamericana encontró en Miami una plataforma estable y en el consultor Damián Merlo un mecanismo profesionalizado de entrada al poder de Washington.
(2026-08-24). Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill two people, including 4-year-old boy, medics say. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-MughrabiCAIRO, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Two Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday killed at least two people, including a four-year-old boy, and wounded seven others, Palestinian health officials said, as Israel warned it would intensify strikes after what it said were launches of balloons, drones and kites from Gaza toward Israel.One of the strikes hit a building in Zawayda town in the centre of the enclave and followed a warning by the Israeli army for the owners of the property to leave the area, residents said.
(2026-08-24). The right to health in Gaza is now a privilege. aljazeera.com The devastated healthcare system cannot reach Gaza's most vulnerable — those who live in displacement camps…
(2026-08-24). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Orders Civil Protection Activation as Tropical Storm Hits Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Rodríguez said emergency responders remain on alert and are constantly monitoring the events, which she described as a consequence of climate change. She ordered immediate actions to assist…
(2026-08-24). Colombia: Armed Groups Expand Child Recruitment. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A 17-year-old boy recruited by the 33rd Front of the EMBF, a dissident group of the demobilized FARC, operating in Colombia's Catatumbo region near the Venezuelan border. | © 2026 Federico Ríos Escobar | Child recruitment by armed groups has risen sharply in Colombia in recent years; exploiting poverty, social exclusion, and lack of education to lure children with promises of money, power, and prestige, and increasingly using social media to do so.Colombia has established a range of policies and strategies to prevent child recruitment, and protect and rescue children, but some of t…
(2026-08-24). Fidel foresaw it: The human species is in danger of extinction. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | The news, although predicted in recent years by scientists and political leaders, is alarming: Losses from natural disasters reached $100 billion during the first half of 2026, according to a study by the Swiss Re Institute. | Among the major natural disasters analyzed are the earthquakes in Venezuela, Colombia, and Indonesia, which "are a stark reminder that earthquakes remain a constant risk for much of Latin America and the world, with the potential to devastate lives, communities, and local economies in an instant." | In Europ…
(2026-08-24). Israel's Genocidal Government Is Dissolving. Its Legacy Is Here To Stay. portside.org Israel's Genocidal Government Is Dissolving. Its Legacy Is Here To Stay |
(2026-08-24). The Revolution Will Not Be Hashtagged. orinocotribune.com 
By BettBeat Media — Aug 22, 2026 | The digital hallucination of resistance in the age of live-streamed genocide. | Gil Scott-Heron told us in 1970 that the revolution would not be televised. He understood that the medium of television was not a neutral conduit for truth but a mechanism of control, a kind of narcotic that turned citizens into spectators and political life into entertainment. But Scott-Heron could not have foreseen the more perfect trap that awaited us: a system in which the spectators would believe themselves to be actors, in which the oppressed would mistake the expression of their anguish f…
(2026-08-24). "Bile and venom" : vindicated Greenstein describes judge's "determination" to convict. thecanary.co 
Jewish anti-genocide activist Tony Greenstein was dramatically acquitted on Friday as the UK state attempted to brand him a terrorist. Greenstein triumphed after giving his own "historic" closing speech. He triumphed despite the attempts of the prosecutor and judge to limit his defence and keep the jury in ignorance of the full facts. "Bile and […] | By
(2026-08-24). CDF Munir heads to Tehran today as Iran threatens to halt Gulf oil trade over US sanctions. geo.tv CDF Asim Munir meets with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran. —ISPR/FileAdversaries engaged in war of words over new US sanctions.US Treasury secretary to target Iran's trading partners.Senior Iranian official says "not a drop" of oil will flow.Chief of Defence Forces …
(2026-08-24). Lakapi Samoa CEO warns World Rugby sanctions could end Manu Samoa. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Talaia Mika of RNZ Pacific There will be "no more Manu Samoa" if the government does not accept a proposed World Rugby review of Lakapi Samoa (Samoa Rugby Union) and the country is subsequently sanctioned. That is the warning from Lakapi Samoa CEO Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun. "If we get to that point, then…
(2026-08-24). US mulls new fees for H-1B visa applicants, move likely to impact Indians hard. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States has approved a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposal attributing certain fee submissions for H-1B visa applications on Wednesday. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs' approval of the plan (RIN: 1615-AD20) brings it closer to public release and implementation soon. | The DHS has begun proposing new fees for both the H-1B work visa programme and the F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, according to New York City-based immigration law firm Fragomen. | The proposals are still under review and the exact amounts are not public. However the development d…
(2026-08-24). China Ready to Properly Handle Sensitive Issues with India: Foreign Minister Wang Yi. infobrics.org China will continue to support India in hosting a successful BRICS summit this year, the state-run Xinhua news agency quotes Wang as saying…
(2026-08-24). US removes Syria from terrorism sponsor list, lifting major investment obstacle. al-monitor.com By Feras DalateyDAMASCUS, Aug 24 (Reuters) – The United States removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism on Monday, lifting what Damascus says was the last major impediment to investing in the country as Washington deepens ties to the new Syrian government.The removal, posted on the U.S. Treasury's website, took effect after a 45-day congressional review period triggered when Trump formally notified Congress on July 8 of his intention to rescind the designation.
(2026-08-24). India police used excessive force during protests: Amnesty. geo.tv Protesters engage in a clash with policemen during a Bihar Bandh call for demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over National Eligibility cum Entrance Test examination paper leaks, in Patna, India, July 25, 2026.— ReutersCourt sets panel to investigate…
(2026-08-24). Western water fight also impacts power generation. wattsupwiththat.com From CFACT By Duggan Flanakin Back in May, Lake Mead had already dropped to 1,050 feet above sea level, which was 25 feet below its critical level of 1,075 feet….
(2026-08-24). The Strategic Entrapment of Türkiye. unitedworldint.com By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli In recent months, pressure on Türkiye as a major global player has intensified. The United States is the big source of this pressure. Our Western allies are fully aware that Türkiye has become too powerful and independent to be controlled. It is precisely for this reason that machinations are being woven …
(2026-08-24). Where there is no vision, the people will perish. onlineopinion.com.au Spectator at large, Stuart Ballantyne, watches Australia go down the gurgler at the hands of bedwetters with absolutely no vision.
(2026-08-24). Fils claims first ATP Masters title in Cincinnati. tribune.com.pk 
Arthur Fils surged past Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati on Sunday. | The 22-year-old bagged his biggest career title and, with the US Open starting in one week, he is projected to jump from 21st in the world rankings to a career-high 11th. | Fils was on his phone to his parents only seconds after securing the victory, calling his father back home after becoming the first French player to win a Masters 1000 since Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Toronto in 2014. | "That was my dad on the phone, now I need to call my mom," the delighted winner said at the trophy ceremony,…
(2026-08-24). Seville, Jefferson-Wooden roar to 100m wins at Silesia Diamond League. aljazeera.com Brazil's Alison Dos Santos beats world record holder Karsten Warholm in a thrilling 400m hurdles final at the meet.
(2026-08-24). Who Can Be Called a Politician and What Does It Mean? indybay.org Understand who can be called a politician, what the role means, and which qualities define effective political leadership. Explore the importance of public service, responsibility, communication, integrity, and community participation in politics.
(2026-08-24). Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Merit List Today – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing on its official website 'medicalug2026.mahacet.org' today i.e. Tuesday August 18, 2026 NEET UG 2026 Provisional Merit List of candidates who have registered for Admission in First Year Health Science Courses including MBBS and BDS.
(2026-08-24). What Makes Shiva Dhaba the Best Dhaba to Visit? indybay.org Looking for a great place to enjoy pure vegetarian food during your journey? Discover what makes Rudr Shiva By Jagdeesh a popular choice for travelers seeking tasty North Indian food, comfortable family dining, clean surroundings, and convenient access near the Yamuna Expressway. Find out why it can be a perfect stop for your next meal.
(2026-08-24). Humanoid robots smash human athletic records at Beijing games. ecns.cn Humanoid robots broke several long-standing human athletic records at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Sunday, highlighting rapid advances in their physical capabilities.
(2026-08-24). Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball from Mexico sells for $3.35m. aljazeera.com Maradona's 1986 World Cup ball sold for $3.35m. He used his hand to score against England, dubbing it the 'Hand of God'.
(2026-08-24). This Clown Sex Party Creampied 12 Brave Souls in DTLA (for Charity). lataco.com Bong hit contests, rideable strap-ons, and creampies (not that kind) raged at 99 Warehouse.
(2026-08-24). Tech-driven sugarcane farming boosts yields, cuts costs in Guangxi. ecns.cn At the "Sweet Light" modern sugarcane industrial park in Quli Town, Fusui County, in Chongzuo, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, sugarcane varieties including Guitang 44, Yunzhe 081609, Guitang 76, Zhongtang 3, and Zhongfu 1 are thriving, with most stalks standing more than three meters tall.
(2026-08-24). WaPo Ordered to Rehire Karen Attiah, Who Was Fired for Charlie Kirk Comments. truthout.org A group dedicated to defending the rule of law from authoritarianism and corruption said it had succeeded in its "monumental defense of the First Amendment" on Monday after an independent arbitrator ruled that The Washington Post had wrongfully fired columnist Karen Attiah last September over social media posts she wrote about assassinated right-wing activist Charlie Kirk… |
(2026-08-24). Sunday Science: Bigger, Hotter Fires Are Slowly Erasing America's Great Forests. portside.org Sunday Science: Bigger, Hotter Fires Are Slowly Erasing America's Great Forests |
(2026-08-24). Desperate Climate Crisis Cultists Turn to OnlyFans for 'Sexy' Messaging. wattsupwiththat.com Meanwhile, Statistician William Briggs has crunched the numbers and shows we have reached "peak climate change". From Legal Insurrection Posted by Leslie Eastman Last week, I reported that CNN's chief data…
(2026-08-24). ‚ÄûBàºchse der Pandora" — Putin droht Kiew mit zerstà∂rerischer Antwort auf Luftangriffe. strategic-culture.su Der Luftkrieg zwischen der Ukraine und Russland spitzt sich zu: Wladimir Putin droht der Ukraine nach erfolgreichen Angriffen auf Versandhà§ndler mit Vergeltung. Im Fokus sollen auch Agrarexporte stehen. | Kremlchef Wladimir Putin droht der Ukraine nach massiven Angriffen auf àñlraffinerien, Logistikzentren und Versandhà§ndler in Russland mit einer harten Antwort. Die Ukraine habe mit den Attacken die ‚ÄûBàºchse der Pandora" geà∂ffnet, sagte Putin in seinem ersten Interview mit dem Moskauer Staatsfernsehen seit Beginn der Angriffe vor einigen Wochen. Kiew habe nun selbs…
(2026-08-24). Thursday 11/12: 29th Anniversary San Francisco Transgender Film Festival. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3117 16th St, | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-08-24). Trabzonspor president reacts to Salah disallowed hat-trick goal. aljazeera.com Trabzonspor's president reacted in disbelief after Mohamed Salah had a goal disallowed in his first start for the club.
(2026-08-24). "Unbought & Unbossed" : Angie Nixon on Winning Democratic Senate Race in Florida, DSA Membership & More. democracynow.org 
Progressive state Representative Angie Nixon pulled off a stunning victory in Florida last week, defeating the establishment-backed centrist candidate Alexander Vindman to win the state's Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Vindman, a former Army intelligence officer who testified during Trump's first impeachment trial, raised more than 16 times as much campaign money as Nixon. In November, Nixon will face incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody, who was appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to fill the seat of Marco Rubio when he resigned to serve as secretary of state. If elected, Nixon, w…
(2026-08-24). Cambuur fans suffer burns as fireworks set off during Dutch league match. aljazeera.com Game resumed despite injuries to home fans, but it would have been abandoned if a player or match official had been hit.
(2026-08-24). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-08-24). A deadly cross over: In South Africa, rabies moves from land animals to seals. nationofchange.org 
Cases have been confirmed along the Western Cape and Northern Cape coastlines since May 2024. A South African government agency says it is the first time rabies has established itself in a marine mammal population anywhere in the world.
(2026-08-24). Macron and MBS attend Esports World Cup closing ceremony. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia, which founded the event, is spending billions to become a global gaming and esports power.
(2026-08-24). How Black Artists Challenge America's Story Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness. newsone.com 
Source: Photo courtesy of NewsOne / 'Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness' With Wardell Milan. | : | ✕ | On the latest episode of NewsOne's Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness, visual artist Wardell Milan explores the ways generations of Black artists, and some of their allies, have used creativity to document history, challenge perceptions and define themselves. Milan's own multidisciplinary practice continues that tradition. | Working across photography, drawing, painting and collage, Milan often examines the tension between marginalization and freedom of expression, imagining spa…
(2026-08-24). "Most Stupid Trade Fight in History" : U.S. & Canadian Workers Stand to Lose in Trump's New Tariff War. democracynow.org 
The U.S.-Canada trade war is deepening after talks collapsed without a deal on Friday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the Trump administration of issuing demands that would compromise Canada's sovereignty and undermine key industries. On Saturday, the United States slapped 50% tariffs on around $20 billion worth of imports from Canada, and Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. products set to go into effect on September 8. | "Canadians are sick of this," says Avi Lewis, leader of Canada's progressive New Democratic Party. He says that while the Liberal go…
(2026-08-24). Ceferin won't challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency but tells him to quit. aljazeera.com European football chief doesn't want to lose credibility over FIFA job but says Infantino will face a challenger.
(2026-08-24). India used pellets, grenades on Gen Z protests: What Amnesty report reveals. aljazeera.com Security forces used tear gas, pellet guns and electric shock devices against student protesters, Amnesty inquiry found.
(2026-08-24). Suella Braverman's attack on the Tories backfires spectacularly. thecanary.co 
Reform UK has found itself in a strange position this year. On the one hand, it's very keen to criticise the actions of the past Tory government. On the other, it's welcomed Tory politicians who caused the issues they're now complaining about. This situation is compounded by the fact that ex-Tories like Suella Braverman keep […] | By
(2026-08-24). Mashal Khan opens up about leaving showbiz, urges financial literacy for women. tribune.com.pk 
Former actor Mashal Khan discussed the importance of women being financially independent and prepared for all circumstances, urging them not to expect the worst but to be ready for it. | In an interview, Mashal stated, "What I am doing now is my mission. Who else in Pakistan is going to teach people the importance of financial planning? Everyone is just selling something, sharing a link, or making their own money," she said. | Noting the importance of financial planning for women in particular, Mashal questioned, "What happens if the husband dies and everything goes to his family? Where will you go when your s…
(2026-08-24). When the Left Distances Itself From Black Lives Matter, Far Right Policies Win. truthout.org Just six years after millions of people across the country took part in racial justice uprisings after the police murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, politicians and pundits of all stripes — from reactionaries like President Donald Trump to progressives like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — have turned against demands to decrease funding for police. Those demands were popularized over years of… |
(2026-08-24). Shanghai and Hong Kong researchers unlocks key heart repair mechanism. ecns.cn A joint research team from Shanghai and Hong Kong published a landmark study in the journal Science on Friday, revealing the mechanisms behind the heart's innate emergency blood-supply pathway. The discovery could lead to game-changing treatments for acute myocardial infarction.
(2026-08-24). China's metal 3D printer exports surge 76% in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China's exports of industrial metal 3D printers jumped 76% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, driven by demand from aerospace, medical and automotive sectors, industry data show.
(2026-08-24). 'Lawless Killing Spree at Sea Resumes' as US Announces Fresh Boat Bombings. progressivehub.net BRAD REED | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-08-24). China achieves mass production of advanced specialty steel across multiple sectors. ecns.cn China has successfully achieved the independent mass production of various high-end specialty steels, securing domestic supply chains across marine, aerospace, and electronics sectors.
(2026-08-24). Foreign minister visits Libya and Egypt; reactions to Israel's attack on Syria; debate over the "framework law" continues. unitedworldint.com Despite the August heat, Türkiye had a busy agenda last week. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited Libya and Egypt. Israel's attacks on Syria were another widely discussed topic. And the debate over the "framework law" related to the disarmament of the PKK terrorist organization continued. Foreign Minister visits Libya and Egypt Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan …
(2026-08-24). Damascus demands Israeli withdrawal as US-brokered talks seek to stop strikes on Syria. geo.tv Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani looks on during an interview with Reuters in Damascus, Syria, August 22, 2026. — ReutersTalks aim for halt to Israeli strikes, arrests, targeted operations.Both sides discuss reviving talks that could lead…
(2026-08-24). India crushes cockroach dissent as 'Fix Schools' campaign riles Modi. aljazeera.com The Cockroach Janta Party's 'Fix the Schools' campaign in India is facing pushback from BJP leaders and supporters.
(2026-08-24). BOOK REVIEW — 'Railroaded: A Motorman's Story of the New York City Subway'. mronline.org 
This book is a great tale of the lives of working-class New Yorkers.
(2026-08-24). Saudi Arabia's MBS visits Macron in France: What to expect. aljazeera.com Saudi crown prince and French president are set to sign several agreements on health, transport and energy.
(2026-08-24). The single, greatest MAGA Trump threat: Constitutional nullification. nationofchange.org 
The horror of MAGA Trumpism is both the speed and ease by which corruption reigns PLUS the dearth of popular resistance.
(2026-08-24). Man rescued after saving dog in Fuzhou floods. ecns.cn Firefighters in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, rescued a man Sunday after he became trapped in fastrising river currents while trying to save his pet dog during heavy rainfall.
(2026-08-24). Oneida Green Bay August 27-30, 2026, Fight For Our Lives Democracy Tour. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-24). Makkah Quran Competition 2026 Male/Female Winners Announced – Full List. ummid.com Saudi National, Abdulrahman bin Mukhtar bin Ahmed Muhammad, and Jumana Shraitiyah (Jumanah Sharaityah) of Algeria have respectively won the Top Prize at the 46th Edition of the King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition or 2026 Makkah Quran Competition for Memorization, Recital and Explanation held at the Grand Mosque for males and females.
(2026-08-24). EBALDC transition situation raises slumlord and eviction fears. indybay.org 2008 photo of some California Hotel tenants protesting against their evictions by the Oakland Community Housing, INC., a non profit housing developer that was dissolved.
(2026-08-24). Trump Sanctioned ICC Officials to Shield Israeli Leaders. Rights Groups Sued. truthout.org The United States has long endeavored to undermine the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Donald Trump has taken the assault to a new level with punishing sanctions against those who seek to hold accountable individuals who commit the most atrocious crimes. On February 6, 2025, Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14203, Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court… |
(2026-08-24). South Asian Games preparations reviewed. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-24). Zhejiang sets new record for ship-to-ship green methanol bunkering. ecns.cn The large methanol dual-fuel container vessel "COSCO SHIPPING LIBRA" completed a bunkering operation of approximately 5,500 metric tons of green methanol at the Meishan port area of Ningbo Zhoushan Port in east China's Zhejiang Province on Sunday, setting a new provincial record for ship-to-ship green methanol bunkering.
(2026-08-24). AI: Peak Demand and Peak Supply Postponed (fossil future). wattsupwiththat.com Age-old fears of declining fossil fuel supply and falling demand have, once again, been upended by the engines of progress. The anti-CO2 crusade, futile and wasteful, has been set back again. Tsvetana Paraskova's "AI Could Make Big Oil Even Bigger" (OilPrice.com: August 18, 2026) gives the supply-side story:…
(2026-08-24). Hajj 2027 1st Waiting List of 6,864 Pilgrims Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has selected 6,864 pilgrims, in order of their number in the Hajj 2027 (Haj 1448H) Waiting List, and asked them to deposit Advanced Haj Amount to confirm their seats.
(2026-08-24). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-08-24). Fight the Bankers Not Iran! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-24). El-Sayed's GOP Opponent Attended 3 AIPAC-Hosted Fundraisers in 1 Day. truthout.org Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers reportedly attended three fundraisers hosted by AIPAC in one day this weekend as sources say that his allies are seeking ways to obscure the pro-Israel group's support from public view. Rogers, who is running against progressive Abdul El-Sayed, attended the AIPAC-hosted events in Los Angeles on Sunday — thousands of miles from home. |
(2026-08-24). France, Saudi Arabia announce more than $10B in deals on MBS visit. al-monitor.com Among the deals included a 6 billion euro ($7 billion) pledge from the Public Investment Fund in three manga-themed amusement parks on the outskirts of Paris.
(2026-08-24). 31 ex-lawmakers, staffers joined military firms in past 10 years. responsiblestatecraft.org In the last decade, 31 former members of Congress and top staff have left Capitol Hill and joined the military-industrial complex as lobbyists or contractors, according to
(2026-08-24). IIT Madras to offer MBBS, BDS courses soon: V Kamakoti. ummid.com IIT Madras, one of the pioneers in Engineering Education and Research which had two years ago launched School of Medical Sciences, will soon offer undergraduate courses like MBBS and BDS.
(2026-08-24). Korea Varsity Researchers Develop Electromagnetically Controllable Gene Switch. ummid.com A team of researchers at Dongguk University, South Korea has developed a novel electromagnetic field (EMF) responsive gene switch which represents a powerful non-invasive platform for gene research and therapy.
(2026-08-24). 'A Polar Bear on an Iceberg? Here's This Picture of Catastrophe and You've Totally Depoliticised It'. bylinetimes.com 
: | Fires burn in Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, England this summer. Photo: Cannock Police |
| HM: Asad, last August you became the first person of colour to lead Friends of the Earth, as its chief executive, in its more than 50-year history. You've previously had roles at Amnesty International UK and War on Want. Fighting injustice is clearly threaded through your journey. How did your background and upbringing shape you as a political activist?: | AR: I was born in Pakistan and my parents came to the UK as economic migrants. They ended up in the north-west of England, where a lot of pe…
(2026-08-24). Immersive imperial banquets in China dazzle foreign tourists. ecns.cn Cities across China are rolling out immersive imperial banquet experiences that combine courtly pageantry, theatrical performance, and multi-course feasts, drawing growing numbers of foreign visitors.
(2026-08-24). China delivers new deep-water offshore engineering vessel. ecns.cn China's domestically developed new-generation deep-water multi-functional offshore engineering vessel "Hai Yang Shi You 292" (Ocean Oil 292) was officially named and delivered in Qidong, Jiangsu Province, on Friday.
(2026-08-24). Top anti-graft body vows more concrete measures. ecns.cn China's top anti-graft body has vowed to advance discipline inspection and supervision work with higher standards and more concrete measures in the second half of 2026, focusing on strengthening political oversight, combating grassroots corruption and enhancing coordination among supervisory bodies.
(2026-08-24). Retired Chinese cultural planner produces global acclaimed documentaries on Chinese railroad workers in U.S. using AI. ecns.cn A retired cultural event planner in China has turned to artificial intelligence to animate 71 historical oil paintings of Chinese railroad workers, producing two short documentaries that have drawn widespread attention on YouTube and rekindled public interest in a long-overlooked chapter of U.S. immigration history.
(2026-08-24). Three Belarusians to launch US Open qualifying campaigns. eng.belta.by The players need to secure three consecutive victories to secure a spot in the tournament's main draw.
(2026-08-24). UAW sends Bronx Defenders legal aid employees back to work following tentative agreement. wsws.org By blocking a united struggle against crushing caseloads, the union apparatus has collaborated in the ruling-class attack on workers' Constitutionally guaranteed rights.
(2026-08-24). Dozens of ex-lawmakers, staff landed at military firms since 2015. responsiblestatecraft.org In the last decade, 31 former members of Congress and top staff have left Capitol Hill and joined the military-industrial complex as lobbyists or contractors, according to
(2026-08-24). Israeli forces raid southern Syria day after de-escalation meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli army forces raided the Daraa countryside in southern Syria on Monday, a day after a meeting between Damascus and Tel Aviv aimed at reducing tensions. | "Israeli occupation forces advanced with several military vehicles into the village of Maariya in the western Daraa countryside," Syrian Alikhbariah TV reported. | On Sunday, Israeli forces raided the town of Al-Rafid in Quneitra province and arrested a shepherd, according to the channel. | Areas in southern Syria have witnessed near-daily Israeli incursions and attacks, particularly in Quneitra and Daraa provinces, including raids, searches, arrests an…
(2026-08-24). Real investment in what people need: what "investing in people" means. ecns.cn On August 21, the State Council Information Office held a press conference as part of the "Start of the 15th Five-Year Plan" series. One phrase stood out at the press conference: "investing in people."
(2026-08-24). Pa. election 2026: Voter guides, key races and more. whyy.org Who is on the ballot in Pennsylvania?: | Here's a look at the major races and who's running for which office: | Governor: | What does the governor do?: | As the commonwealth's chief executive officer, the governor oversees the operation of the state executive branch, which implements policies on everything from education and health to environmental protection, human services and beyond. | Every year, the governor proposes a state budget to the General Assembly, laying the groundwork for months of hearings and negotiations among lawmakers over major policies and how billions in taxpayer dol…
(2026-08-24). As AI agents act in unexpected ways, is 'rogue AI' really here? tribune.com.pk 
The idea of machines independently handling tedious everyday tasks — from answering emails to booking flights and making dinner reservations — has long been part of the vision for artificial intelligence. Now, that future is beginning to arrive, but with an unexpected catch: what happens when the machine does exactly what it was asked, just not in the way the user intended? | As AI moves beyond chatbots toward agents capable of taking actions in real-world systems, a string of recent incidents has intensified concerns over how much control humans will retain as the technology becomes increasingly aut…
(2026-08-24). China explores new ways to combine solar power with agriculture. ecns.cn Solar panels are appearing above more and more farms across China as the country looks for new ways to pair renewable energy with agricultural production.
(2026-08-24). Mamdani goes to court to block $10,000 bonus for NYC paraprofessional school aides. wsws.org Mamdani's lawsuit foreshadows a massive conflict between his supposedly "democratic socialist" administration and the powerful New York City working class, which includes hundreds of thousands of public school educators.
(2026-08-24). Boots Riley Speaks In Solidarity With Crockett 10 & ILWU C & H Workers Struggle At Court. indybay.org Film maker, musician and activist Boots Riley spoke in solidarity with the Crockett 10 who have been attacked and charged by Contra Costa county police at the C & H sugar refinery which was being struck by ILWU Local 6 and ILWU Local 10. | The defendants and union and community supporters rallied at the court house at the hearings and Boots Riley spoke in the afternoon.
(2026-08-24). Trump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas. geo.tv US flag, mock passport, 100 dollar banknote and H-1B visa application form are seen in this illustration taken on September 26, 2025.— ReutersProposed rule to extend fee imposed by Trump last year.Administration appealing judge's ruling that fee is unlawful.DHS proposes $103,265 fee…
(2026-08-24). What Is the Most Popular Leadership Style? indybay.org Discover what the most popular leadership style is and why democratic leadership is widely valued. Learn about its key qualities, benefits, decision-making approach, teamwork, communication, and role in building trust and stronger communities.
(2026-08-24). Workers Stand to Lose the Most in Trump's New Tariff War on Canada. truthout.org The U.S.-Canada trade war is deepening after talks collapsed without a deal on Friday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the Trump administration of issuing demands that would compromise Canada's sovereignty and undermine key industries. On Saturday, the United States slapped 50% tariffs on around $20 billion worth of imports from Canada, and Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on $20… |
(2026-08-24). Belarus' PM, Russia's Gazprom chief discuss gas cooperation prospects. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Turchin is on a working visit to St. Petersburg today.
(2026-08-24). Canada-US trade war: Who wins? Who loses? aljazeera.com Canada suspends US trade talks as Trump imposes 50% tariffs, with Ottawa vowing dollar-for-dollar retaliation.
(2026-08-24). Belarusian PM headed to St. Petersburg on working visit. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Turchin is set to meet with Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Management Committee of Gazprom to discuss long-term cooperation in the gas sector.
(2026-08-24). Sci-tech innovations and regional specialties showcased at 34th Guangzhou Expo. ecns.cn The 34th Guangzhou Expo, underway in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, put sci-tech innovations and mountain-region specialties on display Saturday, serving as a platform for east-west cooperation that links the Greater Bay Area with Zunyi in Guizhou Province and the Three Gorges Reservoir Area in Chongqing.
(2026-08-24). US removes designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism list. al-monitor.com Aug 24 (Reuters) – The State Department on Monday removed Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, according to a notification from the U.S. Treasury, in a move that was first announced earlier this year pending a review by Congress. The designation as a state sponsor of terrorism carries restrictions on U.S. foreign assistance, defense exports and certain financial transactions.Monday's announcement also removed the designation of the Nusrah Front as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist organization.
(2026-08-24). Salah scores two goals, has two disallowed in first start for Trabzonspor. aljazeera.com Salah started his first game for the Turkish Super Lig side, whom he joined on a free transfer earlier this month.
(2026-08-24). FM Dar urges IMO chief to help secure release of Pakistani crew held by Somali pirates. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday called for urgent intervention by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to secure the release of 10 Pakistani seafarers held aboard the MT Honour 25, during a meeting with IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). | Ten Pakistani sailors, who have been held hostage since April, are among the crew of the MT Honour 25, a Palau-flagged oil tanker that was hijacked by armed pirates off the coast of Puntland, Somalia. Besides the Pakistani crew members, the hostages includ…
(2026-08-24). Jessica Gonzalez on Paramount Merger, Isabel MacDonald and Steve Rendall (2008) on Islamophobia. scheerpost.com Janine Jackson FAIR This week on CounterSpin: It was not a shock when Donald Trump's Justice Department greenlit the merger of Paramount—owned by the scion of the Trump-adjacent Ellison family—with Warner Bros Discovery. Who cares if a single entity (that loves Donald Trump and all he stands for) controls a vast empire of the movies, cable TV and streaming …
(2026-08-24). Give Imran Khan proper medical care, cricket legends urge Pakistani gov't. aljazeera.com Twenty-one cricket captains request PM Sharif's government to ensure Khan is given timely and independent medical care.
(2026-08-24). Donate to the campaign to free Bogdan Syrotiuk! wsws.org Today, I want to ask you to do something very concrete: Please make a generous donation to support the international campaign to free 27-year-old Ukrainian socialist and opponent of war Bogdan Syrotiuk.
(2026-08-24). 2026 Atlantic Cyclone Energy Index Running At 85% Below Normal! wattsupwiththat.com Not surprisingly, there are lots of natural reasons explaining why dramatic storms aren't materializing. But when ther storms do show up, the natural reasons disappear and it all gets blamed on human GHG.
(2026-08-24). Tiny Air-To-Air Missile In Development For Stealthy U.S. Navy Combat Aircraft. twz.com 
(2026-08-24). SF PUC Cited By Cal-OSHA For Putting LIUNA 261 Workers Lives In Danger. indybay.org SF Mayor Lurie's SFPUC was cited by Cal-OSHA for putting LIUNA 261 workers in danger. The agency ED also supported a racist frame-up against these workers after they complained about the health and safety issues.
(2026-08-24). ICE terrorizes Haitians in Springfield, Ohio; imprisons 5-year-old boy in Texas. wsws.org The whereabouts of Pastor Gilbert Joubert Adrien and Victor Yonel remain unknown, while a five-year-old is imprisoned with his father in the Dilley concentration camp.
(2026-08-24). Six months into Iran war, Hormuz traffic way down, sailors stranded. al-monitor.com Six months since the start of the…
(2026-08-24). Amid budget crisis, French government prepares new attack on pensions. wsws.org As France's ruling elite prepares for the political return from summer recess and for the 2027 presidential campaign, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's government is preparing new social attacks on workers.
(2026-08-24). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-08-24). Sunday 9/6: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-08-24). AI brings support to people with disabilities, seniors in east China's Zhejiang. ecns.cn In Zhejiang, artificial intelligence is moving from laboratories into everyday care, offering practical support to people with disabilities, older adults and patients.
(2026-08-24). Dollar System In Crisis: The Real Reason The US Bailed Out Japan. popularresistance.org The US government quietly bailed out Japan this August. | The US Treasury intervened in the foreign exchange market to prop up Japan's currency, the yen. It was the first time that Washington had done this since 1998, when much of East and Southeast Asia was facing a deep financial crisis. | This incident is symptomatic of a new, slow-motion crisis that is unfolding today not only in Japan, but in the international financial system centered around the US dollar. | It reflects the growing cracks in the dollar system, and the gradual decline of global dollar dominance.
(2026-08-24). GEF Proposes $140 Million Program to Strengthen Drought Resilience. nationofchange.org 
The Drylands and Drought Management Integrated Program would run from 2026 to 2030, and answers requests from parties to the UN desertification convention for the fund to give drought financing greater priority.
(2026-08-24). Singapore PM shares tips for learning Chinese. ecns.cn Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, speaking in Chinese, underscored the importance of bilingual education and urged families to create environments where children can enjoy the language.
(2026-08-24). Lukashenko highlights growing potential of Belarus-Russia partnership. eng.belta.by "We know the role we must play in the world, and its success largely | depends on our relations with the Russian Federation," the president | noted.
(2026-08-24). Tiangong robot Omni wins 400m sprint gold with 45.66 seconds. ecns.cn A humanoid robot named Tiangong robot Omni clocked 45.66 seconds to win the gold medal at the 400-meter contest during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Sunday.
(2026-08-24). Charlatans in academe: when Jason Arday went too far. onlineopinion.com.au Fabulist and conman Jason Arday was not so much the exception to the rule as the rule taken to its logical conclusion.
(2026-08-24). DUSU Election 2026 Schedule Published. ummid.com The Delhi University (DU) has issued the notification and published the complete schedule of the high stake Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) Elections 2026.
(2026-08-24). The "Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels" project has become a global program. wattsupwiththat.com It will certainly be worth watching as countries struggle to map their way to an impossible future. Mind you these are professional diplomats who know how to talk about doing impossible things as though they were real. Plus doing the maps may well be a path to some funding just to do them with. Funding the maps seems not to have been discussed.
(2026-08-24). When AI Agents Cross Borders: Rogue Automation Is the New Test of Digital Sovereignty. moderndiplomacy.eu Here's a realistic scenario how the next serious crisis around digital sovereignty will play out. It will not be a conventional cyberattack. An AI agent, pursuing an assigned objective, will identify another AI system as an obstacle and attempt to circumvent, manipulate, or compromise it. No humans will be involved, as these virtual actors go …
(2026-08-24). Canada-US Trade Talks Collapse As Ottawa Walks Away. popularresistance.org The US has imposed a 50 percent tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, after last-minute trade talks between Washington and Ottawa fell apart late on 21 August. | The two sides had been close to a deal earlier this week, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney congratulating negotiators on making "significant progress" in the trade talks. | According to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, the US was offering Canada the "best treatment" of any major US trading partner. | However, the talks fell apart Friday evening when Carney sent a last-minute email rejecting the deal.
(2026-08-24). British Government is UK Lawyers for Israel's latest target. thecanary.co 
When the Israeli occupation recently announced a tender for the E1 settlement project, UK foreign secretary Miliband spoke out strongly. He called it "an unacceptable and destructive act", adding that settlements are a "flagrant breach of international law." The warning he issued was clear; E1 would separate the West Bank from East Jerusalem and threaten the […] | By
(2026-08-24). Costs of Electric Vehicles and Battery Systems in ASEAN. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Electric vehicles have been synonymous with eco-friendly modernity and are seen as integral to the future of sustainable transport. For ASEAN countries faced with air pollution issues, increased oil imports, and climate obligations, a shift towards electric propulsion represents an opportunity for sustainable development. Many of the ASEAN nations have adopted …
(2026-08-24). China approves private firm for satellite IoT trial. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has authorized Zhejiang Geespace to conduct a two-year commercial trial of satellite Internet of Things (IoT) services, marking a further opening of the sector to private firms.
(2026-08-24). Xi congratulates Alamgir on assuming Bangladeshi presidency. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday extended congratulations to Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on assuming the office as president of Bangladesh.
(2026-08-24). Pitch for defense treaty and moving US military to Israel is insane. responsiblestatecraft.org On August 18, Israel bombed a non-operational
(2026-08-24). Tuesday 9/29: Seaside Candidate Forum. indybay.org Oldemeyer Center, Laguna Grande Hall, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA 93955…
(2026-08-24). Sunday 9/20: San Jose Peace and Justice Center 69th Anniversary. indybay.org 48 S. 7th Street San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-08-24). Ukraine's Drone-Industrial Paradox. moderndiplomacy.eu In early August, a Pentagon official stood in front of reporters and conceded something the department almost never says out loud: the world's best-funded military cannot out-produce a country under invasion. Travis Metz, deputy director of the Defense Innovation Unit, put a number on it. Ukraine will manufacture six to seven million small first-person-view attack …
(2026-08-24). Kremlin says British missile help for Ukraine 'adds fuel to the fire'. tribune.com.pk 
The Kremlin said on Monday that Britain's decision to hand Ukraine classified information on British-made components used to make SCALP long-range cruise missiles would "add fuel to the fire" and was regarded by Moscow extremely negatively. | British Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv on Monday on his first overseas trip since taking office and was due to announce British support to help Kyiv improve its domestic production of long-range missiles. | Asked about the visit and the support, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused Britain of doing everything it could to prevent any progress towards an eve…
(2026-08-24). Belarusian enterprises plan to sign contracts with partners in Russia's Irkutsk Oblast. eng.belta.by A representative delegation led by Governor of Brest Oblast Piotr Parkhomchik has arrived in Russia. The delegation includes officials, business representatives, and the heads of more than a dozen enterprises. A packed program has been arranged.
(2026-08-24). Chinese company meets President Zardari, proposes $522m for first phase of Keti Bunder port. tribune.com.pk 
China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) on Monday proposed a preliminary $522.34 million engineering cost for the first phase of a new deep-water port at Keti Bunder near Karachi as President Asif Ali Zardari called for the project to be developed alongside road links, power, water and industrial infrastructure, according to a statement issued by the President's Office on X. | The Chinese company presented a Conceptual Master Plan for the proposed Keti Bunder Port during a meeting with President Zardari, outlining plans for a new maritime gateway with multiple terminals, logistics facilities and supporting in…
(2026-08-24). Xinjiang's Horgos Port sees over 6,000 Chinese freight trains to Europe, central Asia. ecns.cn The Horgos Port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has handled more than 6,000 China-Europe and China-Central Asia freight trains so far in 2025, transporting over 10 million metric tons of cargo.
(2026-08-24). Chinese Football Association says no evidence of improper KFA hospitality. ecns.cn The Chinese Football Association said Sunday its investigation found no evidence that the Korea Football Association provided "improper hospitality" to CFA officials.
(2026-08-24). The Families Left Behind: Their Right to Be Remembered, Our Responsibility to Act. ummid.com When a humanitarian worker is killed, the violation does not end with the death; it continues through the lives of the family left behind, and their suffering deserves recognition, documentation, support, accountability, and a place in collective memory.
(2026-08-24). States Claim to Invest in "Humane" New Prisons — But Prisons Were Never Humane. scheerpost.com By Erica R. Meiners This article was originally published by Truthout The historical record shows that the glossy language of "reform" contributes to the normalization of prisons and jails. In 2027, the doors of the largest state-funded infrastructure project in Indiana's history will open. Already a winner of a "green" award for design sustainability, this …
(2026-08-24). Thursday 10/8: Money in San Francisco Politics: Who's Spending Big on the Election? indybay.org Internet Archive, 300 Funston Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118…
(2026-08-24). The champions set the tone on day one for everyone else to follow. thecanary.co 
Arsenal began their Premier League title defence with the kind of clarity and control that has become their trademark under Mikel Arteta, easing past newly‚Äëpromoted Coventry City 3-0 at the Emirates. Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin àòdegaard delivered a comfortable victory. The performance itself was sharp, connected, and relentlessly dominant. That was […] | By
(2026-08-24). Trump veers from boredom to denial after six months of Iran war. al-monitor.com At an impromptu press conference last week, US President Donald Trump waxed lyrical about his helipad, his ballroom and his granite paving…
(2026-08-24). WHYY's Jennifer Lynn to step down from Morning Edition role. whyy.org After a quarter century at WHYY, Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn has decided to step away from the position to pursue new opportunities — and, perhaps, sleep in later. | Jennifer became WHYY's full-time Morning Edition host in 2014 and has anchored the station's flagship morning-drive slot with a steady, trusted voice. | As a teenager growing up in Delaware, she began practicing for a career in broadcasting by recording herself reading the News Journal. | In college, Jennifer fell in love with NPR, but spent the first chapter of her career in commercial radio. | By 2001, she got her foot in the door at W…
(2026-08-24). Combat readiness inspection launched at artillery brigade in Belarus on president's orders. eng.belta.by "In the second half of the year, we are continuing the inspection activities in accordance with the relevant plan approved by the head of state," Aleksandr Volfovich noted.
(2026-08-24). Cooperation with Belarus described as priority for Arkhangelsk Oblast of Russia. eng.belta.by Cooperation with Belarus is one of the priority areas in the development of international relations for Arkhangelsk Oblast, Governor of Russia's Arkhangelsk Oblast Alexander Tsybulsky said during a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko.
(2026-08-24). German extremist-right AfD plans segregated education for disabled and refugee children. thecanary.co 
Germany's 'Alternative fàºr Deutschland' (AfD) is classified as an extremist right-wing organisation even by German security services. And the party is determined to be its true racist, eugenicist self. AfD has announced that if it takes power in the approaching Saxony-Anhalt regional elections, it will segregate refugee children into a separate education system. So far, […] | By
(2026-08-24). Sunday 8/30: Jumping Red Hill hosts Congressional candidates. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2026-08-24). Trade unions voice criticisms and vow resistance to transphobic EHRC code. thecanary.co 
Several major trade unions have reportedly pledged that they'll resist the EHRC's transphobic code of practice, which came into force on 5 August. While the new guidance is desperately unclear, many organisations have quickly adopted trans-hostile policies, even where there is no legal requirement to do so. The news, first published in the Times, follows the […] | By
(2026-08-24). Hira Qaiser crowned winner of 'Pakistan Idol' 2026. tribune.com.pk 
Hira Qaiser from Faisalabad was crowned the winner of Pakistan Idol 2026, taking home a cash prize of Rs1.5 million at the grand finale on Sunday. | Hira, who comes from a middle-class family, won over the audience and judges with her vocals and strong performances. The singer's journey reached an emotional climax during the grand finale, where Hira delivered a performance that cemented her position as one of the season's standout performers. | Presented with the winning award by host Shafaat Ali, Hira walked onto the stage while holding her baby boy, accepting the winning plaque with tears in her eyes. | The…
(2026-08-24). India After July 2026 Gen Z Protests. ummid.com Can we expect a democratic resistance and change of the dispensation from an autocratic one to democratic one, the one upholding Indian Constitution and values secularism, democracy and inclusive nationalism?
(2026-08-24). Syria foreign minister sees Israel security talks resuming despite no trust. al-monitor.com By Tom Perry and Feras DalateyDAMASCUS, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Syria expects negotiations to resume soon with Israel over a security deal it hopes will lead to Israel's withdrawal from Syrian land, a top Syrian minister said, urging Israel to seize a "historic opportunity" as the door for diplomacy is open.In a Reuters interview in Damascus on Saturday, days after Israel bombed a Syrian airbase, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani also stressed that Damascus' priority is to halt Israeli attacks, saying confidence-building steps were needed in this direction.
(2026-08-24). University of Sà£o Paulo students speak out in defense of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Members of the Socialist Equality Group (GSI) campaigned at USP demanding freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk, jailed for opposing the Ukraine war.
(2026-08-24). His Research on Pregnant Opioid Users Was Widely Celebrated. Auditors and Experts Found Major Flaws. nationofchange.org 
ProPublica found that auditors and outside experts identified major flaws in Dr. Craig Towers's naltrexone study, after addiction specialists began questioning results that looked too good to be true.
(2026-08-24). Jeffries-Kushner meeting: Democrats prepare deeper collaboration with Trump White House after election. wsws.org The meeting between the leader of the House Democrats and Trump's son-in-law and trouble-shooter shows the real unity of the corporate ruling elite against the working class.
(2026-08-24). Madison, August 30 2026: Poetry For Corey! wibailoutpeople.org SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 5: 30 — 7: 30 PM, POETRY FOR COREY: A POETRY READING AND COMMUNITY GATHERING TO HONOR COREY RUIZ AND ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE, 2717 Atwood Avenue, Madison. Sponsored by A Room of One's Own Bookstore. info: r .
(2026-08-24). Minnesota Unions Are a Threat to Trump's Authoritarianism. portside.org Minnesota Unions Are a Threat to Trump's Authoritarianism |
(2026-08-24). Chile's Carabineros strip-search 2 adolescents in classroom days after enactment of "Protected Schools" law. wsws.org What the Chilean ruling class calls "school violence" is the organic expression of a social catastrophe decades in the making.
(2026-08-24). Can economic war ultimately force Iran to compromise? al-monitor.com President Trump's new economic offensive comes as Iran is grappling with war damage, tighter oil restrictions and a shrinking ability to absorb another major shock.
(2026-08-24). McCluskey comments on Unite's "disgraceful" cover-up for Graham's bullying husband. thecanary.co 
Former Unite general secretary Len McCluskey has commented on the Unite union's cover-up of bullying by his successor Sharon Graham's husband Jack Clarke. Specifically, McCluskey has condemned Unite's habitual flinging of smears to try to divert attention from Graham's anti-union behaviour. The union did this to protect Clarke from the consequences of his actions — […] | By
(2026-08-24). Suifenhe vehicle exports to Russia more than double. ecns.cn Suifenhe, a long-established border port for trade with Russia in Heilongjiang Province, reported strong growth in vehicle exports on Saturday, shipping 46,900 vehicles between January and July 2026, up 119.2% year on year.
(2026-08-24). Segal's speech code meets the law Justice Fagan wrecks Canberra's Israel exception. asiapacificreport.nz The Israel lobby wrote itself a dictionary. Governments adopted it, regulators enforced it and police made arrests under it. Then it met a judge who required evidence, and it collapsed in an afternoon. Andrew Brown on Australia's Fagan judgment for Michael West Media. COMMENTARY: By Andrew Brown Justice Desmond Fagan's Supreme Court decision in the…
(2026-08-24). US military says strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills two. aljazeera.com US Southern Command says Sunday's strike targeted vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes.
(2026-08-24). Hubert Harrison: Forbidden Genius of Black Radicalism. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-24). It's Obnoxious For Westerners To Criticize The Targets Of The Western Empire. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I still find myself fuming at the way ostensibly well-informed individuals can stand right in the heart of the empire denouncing its targets, as we saw in It's crazy this even needs to be said, but if you are a wes…
(2026-08-24). Manchester United mauled by The Tigers in Hull. thecanary.co 
Hull City marked their Premier League return with a controlled, confident and fully deserved 2-0 win over Manchester United at the MKM Stadium, delivering a jolt to Michael Carrick's side on the opening weekend. First‚Äëhalf goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy exposed United's defensive frailties and set the tone for an afternoon where the […] | By
(2026-08-24). The attack on immigrants and Trump's Operation Dictatorship. wsws.org We are publishing here the report delivered by Eric London to the Ninth National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US), held August 2—7, 2026, introducing the third resolution, "For the defense of immigrants and the abolition of the immigration Gestapo."
(2026-08-24). Trump can huff & puff but without political fix Iran won't come down. responsiblestatecraft.org The latest U.S. strategy in the Middle East is defined as one of "
(2026-08-24). From Memphis to Gary, Black Communities Are Being Left in the Dark. capitalbnews.org 
In the pews of a Memphis, Tennessee, church on Monday morning, the Rev. Earle J. Fisher wasn't getting a headstart on next Sunday's sermon, he was preparing a resource hub. "This can't be my normal Monday because like so many others, we're without power," said Fisher, who teaches at LeMoyne-Owen College, an HBCU in Memphis. …
(2026-08-24). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-08-24). How Israel's efforts to expel UNRWA from Jerusalem and crack down on West Bank refugee camps are connected. mondoweiss.net 
As Israeli forces move to take over remaining UNRWA facilities in Jerusalem, residents of Qalandia and Shufaat refugee camps fear the assault on the UN agency is linked to the ongoing Israeli military crackdown on the camps.
(2026-08-24). Human-caused Nevada wildfire forces 42,000 people to evacuate. aljazeera.com A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced 42,000 people to evacuate and put another 45,000 on alert.
(2026-08-24). $19 billion projects signed at Hohhot Green Computing Conference. ecns.cn The 2026 Green Computing Power Conference opened Saturday in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, with 13 projects worth 136.1 billion yuan ($18.85 billion) signed across Hohhot and Ulanqab.
(2026-08-24). India Invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to Attend BRICS Summit. infobrics.org The invitation is aimed at signalling improving ties with Bangladesh while reviving India's BRICS-BIMSTEC dialogue following the 2016 Goa summit…
(2026-08-24). Russia's Arkhangelsk Oblast governor outlines major projects with Belarus. eng.belta.by The projects focus on industrial cooperation, transport, and logistics.
(2026-08-24). California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail – Freedom Friday – 2026 National Park Week. indybay.org Freedom Friday, part of 2026 National Parks Week, we announce our efforts to advance the establishment of an official National Parks Trail recognizing the Buffalo Soldiers stewardship of public lands apart of California's working landscape. This campaign positions the Trail to become a formally designated national heritage route within the National Park System.
(2026-08-24). Murky Australian "foreign interference" arrest used to promote war against Russia. wsws.org A young man has been arrested on charges of foreign interference for allegedly trying to communicate information relating to Ukrainian military operations to individuals "he believed" were connected to Russian intelligence services.
(2026-08-24). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-08-24). AI blamed as UK graduate jobs supposedly half. thecanary.co 
According to newly released data, graduate jobs have dropped by nearly 50%. AI is among the given explanations for this drop; as are rising costs. Regardless of what's most at fault here, though, this clearly isn't a sustainable situation if it's accurate: 'The number of graduate jobs has fallen almost in half in the past […] | By
(2026-08-24). Belarus' grain harvest reaches 8.6m tonnes. eng.belta.by As of 24 August 2026, grain harvest including rapeseed amounted to 8.593 million tonnes. Grain and leguminous crops (including rapeseed, without corn) have been harvested from 2,330,000 hectares or 94% of the areas (2,432,000 hectares in total).
(2026-08-24). Mercedes no longer have the fastest car in F1, says leader Antonelli. aljazeera.com McLaren's reigning champion Lando Norris celebrates his second win in a row from pole position at Zandvoort.
(2026-08-24). Could Trump's Kim Gambit Undermine US Alliances Across Asia? moderndiplomacy.eu Donald Trump's renewed outreach to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is raising broader questions about the reliability of the United States as a security partner in Asia, particularly after Washington's decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea. The move comes at a sensitive moment for the regional security architecture. Japan is negotiating …
(2026-08-24). Economic D-Day: Treasury Secretary Bessent Announces Operation Economic Outcast Against Iran. news.antiwar.com Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new economic war against Iran dubbed Operation Economic Outcast. "At President Trump's direction, the United States Treasury has begun Operation Economic Outcast, an unprecedented campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its enablers," Bessent said on Monday. "In the Second World War, D-Day marked the historic beginning of …
(2026-08-24). Belarus' Gnedtchik, Arol claim world relay gold. eng.belta.by Mariya Gnedtchik and Anastasiya Arol claimed gold in the women's relay on the opening day of the UIPM 2026 Pentathlon World Championships in China..
(2026-08-24). Macron Meets MBS: Is France Challenging America's Grip on Saudi Arabia? thinktank.pk At first glance, Emmanuel Macron welcoming Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Paris alongside an e-sports championship might look like an unusual combination of politics, entertainment and technology. It is anything but accidental. Mohammed bin Salman's two-day visit to France on 23—24 August comes at a moment when the Middle East is experiencing extraordinary …
(2026-08-24). MCC NEET UG Round 1 Result 2026 Released: Link to Check. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has released on its official website 'mcc.nic.in' Seat Allotment Result 2026 of MCC NEET UG 2026 (MBBS / BDS) Round 1 Counselling today i.e. Friday August 21, 2026.
(2026-08-24). Hyundai autoworkers in South Korea continue strike action. wsws.org The KMWU has refused to call out its membership in a sustained general strike or to link the struggle at Hyundai with other workers including at the automaker's sister company, Kia.
(2026-08-24). The Postal Service issued its mail ballot rule on Friday night while a court order blocking it was still in force. nationofchange.org 
Judge Indira Talwani has given the government until 8 a.m. Tuesday to respond, or take a restraining order that stops the rule reaching the Federal Register on Wednesday.
(2026-08-24). Israel strikes southern Syria; Damascus condemns attack. al-monitor.com Aug 22 (Reuters) – Israel said it targeted a "terrorist" in southern Syria on Saturday in what Syria's foreign ministry said was a drone strike on a civilian vehicle on the outskirts of Damascus in a "blatant" violation of its territory.The Syrian foreign ministry said the drone had hit a civilian car on a road near Beit Jinn village in the countryside west of the capital, which caused injuries amongst civilians.Syrian state TV reported one person was injured.
(2026-08-24). Tattooed Mom works to bring live performances back after licensing violation. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Tattooed Mom is still figuring out how to bring live performances back to the South Street bar after Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections cited the longtime venue for operating without the license required to host them. | The bar announced in July that it could no longer host live entertainment, including bands and DJs, after L&I determined earlier this year that it lacked a Special Assembly Occupancy License. | "Tattooed Mom can continue to operate as a bar…
(2026-08-24). Appleton, Menasha, Neenah, Oshkosh September 5-12, 2026 Fight For Our Lives Democracy Tour. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-24). Former NBA player Enes Kanter ejected after confrontation with WNBA's Cloud. aljazeera.com Kanter was ejected from the Indiana-Chicago WNBA game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud on court.
(2026-08-24). Mass Banner Drop in Response to Fascist Banner Drop in Sacramento. indybay.org 12+ banners dropped in response to Patriot Front banner drop in Sacramento…
(2026-08-24). Event Passed: Protest Whole Foods Goat Milk Supplier's Cruelty. indybay.org Activists to Protest Whole Foods Goat Milk Supplier's Cruelty with Giant "Bloody" Milk Carton and "Die-In"
(2026-08-24). Bessent threatening Iran with an 'economic D-Day' shows he's panicking as US bonds sell off. thecanary.co 
The US Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, wrote an opinion piece for the Financial Times in which he threatened an "economic D-Day" for Iran, but Yanis Varoufakis has interpreted the bizarre rhetoric as a sign that Washington is not just panicking but has slipped into outright despair. Bessent: panicking This all happened while Bessent's efforts […] | By
(2026-08-24). Khawaja Asif's video comparing Pakistan, India is AI-generated, Information Ministry says. tribune.com.pk 
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Monday said a video showing Defence Minister Khawaja Asif comparing Pakistan's progress with India's and making remarks about the country's political and economic situation was doctored, with the audio generated using artificial intelligence (AI). | The ministry shared the video on X with the caption: "This news is FAKE and the voice in video is AI-generated." The ministry added, "Please verify news from official sources before sharing." | The minute-long doctored clip showed Asif appearing to speak during a press conference aired on a private news channel, but t…
(2026-08-24). Bessent Unveils Iran Sanctions Regime He Admits Could "Blow Up" Global Economy. truthout.org The Trump administration has announced it will roll out a sweeping sanctions regime against Iran over the coming weeks, with the goal of "sever[ing] every economic lifeline" to Iran and its 92 million residents. The "economic d-day" plan, dubbed "Operation Economic Outcast," was unveiled by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a press conference on Monday. The plan involves a wide-ranging… |
(2026-08-24). 'Imran Khan would not have spent three years in jail if he wanted a deal,' says Barrister Gohar. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan on Monday said party founder Imran Khan had made no deal with the government, arguing that he would not have spent three years in jail if he had wanted to negotiate a deal. | Speaking outside the Supreme Court alongside senior lawyer Latif Khosa, Gohar said the party's immediate focus was on Imran's health and securing implementation of the Supreme Court's August 18 order directing his transfer to Shifa International Hospital. | "Khan sahab does not make deals. He will not stay in the hospital for a minute beyond what is necessary for his tests and t…
(2026-08-24). 30 killed as landfill collapses onto homes in Guinea capital following heavy rains. geo.tv Residents and rescue workers use an excavator to search for bodies after a landslide struck the Dar-es-Salaam dumpsite in Conakry, Guinea, on Sunday, August 23, 2026.— ReutersDisaster struck around 2am local time following heavy rains.Six others suffered serious injuries in Bbessia…
(2026-08-24). 'Katrina 2.0': Residents of Gary, Indiana fight to survive without power for 12 days (and counting). therealnews.com 
After a deadly "derecho" storm and flash floods slammed the midwest in early August, downing trees and power lines, tens of thousands of residents in and around Gary, Indiana have been surviving without power for 12 days and counting. According to the Associated Press, "Northern Indiana Public Service Co. said 68,000 customers were still without power as of Thursday morning, the majority of them in Lake County beside the Illinois border. The utility said it has restored power to 306,500 others since Aug. 11. But power is not expected to be fully restored until Tuesday [Aug. 25] in some places, including Gar…
(2026-08-24). PML-N wins six reserved seats, set to form AJK govt. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) won six of the eight reserved seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly on Monday, taking its total strength in the 53-member house to 32. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won the remaining two seats. | The PML-N previously had 25 members in the assembly. With the addition of its reserved-seat members and the support of the Awam Dast-e-Bazu, the party now has the numbers to form the next government in the region. | Polling was held for five seats reserved for women and one each for technocrats and ulema and religious scholars. | PML-N candidate Barr…
(2026-08-24). Retired U.S. teacher who donated $5,000 to China's desertification efforts reunites with Chinese tree planter after 26 years. ecns.cn Retired U.S. teacher Ronald Sakolsky, who once donated $5,000 to support China's desertification control efforts 26 years ago, reunited on Sunday with his Chinese friend Yin Yuzhen, a desertification fighter in Ordos, Inner Mongolia.
(2026-08-24). Lukashenko urges to restore trade with Arkhangelsk Oblast of Russia. eng.belta.by It is important we restore the level of trade with Arkhangelsk Oblast, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of Russia's Arkhangelsk Oblast Alexander Tsybulsky.
(2026-08-24). Kazakhstan's newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary election. aljazeera.com The victory of Adilet, founded earlier this year, is likely to consolidate the power of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
(2026-08-24). Dutch public broadcaster to boycott 'no longer' neutral Eurovision. aljazeera.com AVROTROS says escalating international conflicts are undermining the event's neutrality and fuelling divisions.
(2026-08-24). Good Law Project leader hits resists "intellectually dishonest" Daily Mail smear piece. thecanary.co 
Jolyon Maugham KC has hit back at an attack piece against his non-profit Good Law Project (GLP) published in the Daily Mail. On 23 August, Maugham posted: I've seen some astonishingly stupid attack pieces in the Mail in my time but this one really does take the biscuit. It's based on something we put out three […] | By
(2026-08-24). The physical activity paradox: not all forms of exercise lower your dementia risk — this type raises it. nationofchange.org 
Pooling 74 studies of more than 4.2 million people in 30 countries, researchers found leisure exercise cut dementia risk while active commuting was linked to a 10 percent higher risk.
(2026-08-24). New World Coming: The Living History of Black Radicalism Dr. Barbara Ransby. wibailoutpeople.org 
James Counts Early is joined by Barbara Ransby, historian, writer, activist in the Movement for Black Lives, and author of important texts like Making All Black Lives Matter: Reimagining Freedom in the Twenty-First Century (2018) and Eslanda: The Large and Unconventional Life of Mrs. Paul Robeson (2013). In this conversation, they discuss the important legacy …
(2026-08-24). Maresca makes winning start with Man City. tribune.com.pk 
Manchester City made a winning start to life without Pep Guardiola as late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory against Bournemouth on Sunday in Enzo Maresca's first Premier League game as the Spaniard's replacement. | Marcus Tavernier's first half goal put Bournemouth ahead at the Etihad Stadium before City staged a pulsating fightback in the final minutes. | Marc Guehi headed City's equaliser with six minutes left before Gvardiol stroked in the stoppage-time winner. | Guardiola won 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles, during a glorious decade with City. | His…
(2026-08-24). How many floods must we witness before we admit we are fools? mronline.org 
The water will recede. It always does. What matters is what we do in the months it leaves us.
(2026-08-24). United in Heart | Why is this entrepreneur from a century ago still remembered today. ecns.cn Nantong, known as "China's First Modern City," is home to the Nantong Museum, the first public museum independently founded by the Chinese people.
(2026-08-24). Police take command of Dir Levies. tribune.com.pk 
The Dir Levies Force has undergone what officials describe as historic administrative and operational reforms, with absent personnel brought back into service, staff posted outside the district recalled and the force's command structure placed under the police. As part of the reforms, personnel have been assigned to police stations and given regular belt numbers for the first time. | Deputy Commissioner and Commandant Dir Levies Force Manzoor Ahmad Afridi, who recently assumed charge, launched the reforms shortly after taking over. During an initial verification exercise, all Levies personnel were summoned for…
(2026-08-24). Trump says Iran not ready to make the. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Ismail ShakilWASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he thought Tehran was not ready to make the "right deal" and that Washington was observing "what happens" in the Iran war.QUOTES AND DETAILS: • "It just means that we're seeing what happens," Trump told reporters when asked if U.S. military options with Iran were limited.• Washington pledged this week to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership.
(2026-08-24). China's auto exports expected to surpass 10 million units in 2026. ecns.cn China's auto exports are expected to surpass 10 million units this year, industry insiders said recently at the 2026 Global New Energy Vehicle Cooperation and Development Forum (GNEV2026).
(2026-08-24). Media freaks out because Burnham wears polo shirt. thecanary.co 
On Sunday 23 August, Andy Burnham visited Ukraine. And his first trip to the besieged nation has given the UK media the perfect opportunity to once again demonstrate how ridiculous they are: Call me old-fashioned if you like, but a zip-up polo shirt on a visit to a warzone? What on earth is he thinking? […] | By
(2026-08-24). South China's Zhuhai airport cargo port tops 15,000 tons in first year. ecns.cn Zhuhai Airport's international cargo port in South China's Guangdong Province has handled over 15,000 metric tons of international air cargo in the first year since it was temporarily opened to international freight operations.
(2026-08-24). Philadelphia's Lily Yeh to receive international peace award. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Lily Yeh, the founder of the Village of Arts and Humanities in North Philadelphia, will be awarded the In a Facebook post, the Goi Peace Foundation announced it is honoring Yeh for her "contributions to realizing a just and sustainable future by empowering people to transform their despair into hope through the power…
(2026-08-24). US can huff & puff, but without political fix Iran won't come down. responsiblestatecraft.org The latest U.S. strategy in the Middle East is defined as one of "
(2026-08-24). Australian Industrial Workers Rank-and-File Committee demands freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "I call for the immediate release of Bogdan Syrotiuk. His only crime has been fighting for the unification of Ukrainian and Russian workers to oppose a war that comes at the expense of those workers through their pockets and blood."
(2026-08-24). BMW iX3 Flow Concept inspired by Spiderman to exhibit at BMW Welt. ummid.com The BMW iX3 Flow Concept, created in collaboration with the theatrical release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which leverages E Ink Prism technology to transform the vehicle exterior into a programmable, paint-like digital surface will be put on display at BMW Welt in Munich.
(2026-08-24). Working group on cooperation between Belarus, Russia's Irkutsk to meet 25 August. eng.belta.by A Belarusian delegation has already arrived in the Russian region. It is led by Chairman of the Brest Oblast Executive Committee Piotr Parkhomchik.
(2026-08-24). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-24). Pentagon fires three at Stars and Stripes, seven months after taking the paper's rules out of the federal code. nationofchange.org 
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(2026-08-24). De la Espriella claims 123,700 barrels stolen monthly from Colombia's state oil company. colombiareports.com Oil thieves from north Colombia would be stealing at least 123,700 barrel of gasoline, diesel and naphtha, a month, claimed President Abelardo de la Espriella. According to De la Espriella, the theft of the refined oil products that wee imported or produced by state-owned oil company Ecopetrol "is utterly alarming, and demands an immediate and …
(2026-08-24). Former envoys urge joint French, UK action on Palestinian territories. al-monitor.com Dozens of former senior French and UK diplomats on Saturday urged their governments to work together to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories, accusing Israel of seeking to "destroy" any prospect of a viable Palestinian state. | The 102 signatories of the letter published in Le Monde included former British ambassadors to the UN Jeremy Greenstock and Emyr Jones Parry as well the former directors for the Middle East at the French foreign ministry Yves Aubin de la Messuziere and Denis Bauchard.
(2026-08-24). De la Espriella calls for "iron fist" against crime in Colombia. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella called on the security forces to impose the law "like a giant with an iron fist, the iron fist of the State." During a meeting with commanders of the security forces, De la Espriella stressed that security "is the cornerstone of our government and the most forceful government policy." …
(2026-08-24). Brighton start Premier League season with rout of 10-man Villa. tribune.com.pk 
Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday. | It took the Seagulls just eight minutes to open the scoring as Maxim de Cuyper forced an own goal from Victor Lindelof before the Belgian made it 2-0 10 minutes later. | Europa League champions Villa, who finished fourth in England's top-flight last season, then capitulated completely as Jack Hinshelwood struck two goals in as many minutes to put Brighton 4-0 up. | To make matters worse for the visitors, Unai Emery's side were reduced to 10 men following a red card for Joao Gomes, who…
(2026-08-24). Saudi Arabia to invest $7 bn in theme parks near Paris. al-monitor.com France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding for a six-billion-euro ($7-billion) Saudi investment to create three theme parks near Paris, including one expected to be manga-themed, the office of the French president said. | The agreement for the "colossal" project was signed during a two-day visit to France by Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, said President Emmanuel Macron's office.
(2026-08-24). Bou Craa e il colonialismo delle risorse nel Sahara Occidentale. strategic-culture.su Nel Sahara Occidentale un nastro trasportatore lungo quasi cento chilometri collega la miniera di Bou Craa all'Atlantico. Costruita durante il colonialismo spagnolo e oggi controllata dal Marocco, questa infrastruttura sintetizza mezzo secolo di decolonizzazione incompiuta, occupazione territoriale e sfruttamento delle risorse sahrawi. | Segue nostro Nel deserto del Sahara Occidentale una linea chiara attraversa la sabbia per quasi cento…
(2026-08-24). What to Expect From the Case of Jorge Glas, a Central Figure in Ecuadorian Politics. orinocotribune.com Jorge Glas, who for a decade embodied the power of the strategic sectors of Correísmo (the political current of former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa), is fighting his legal battles in confinement. Since November 2025, he has been held in El Encuentro prison, facing a legal system that seems to definitively close all doors to freedom. | Despite a new hearing requested by his defense to review his detention conditions being scheduled for April 2026, Glas' legal reality is a complex crossroads. His file is a mix of convictions, ongoing processes, and an intense technical debate about the calculation of his sent…
(2026-08-24). Eleven bodies recovered after boat carrying migrants sinks off Tunisia. al-monitor.com TUNIS, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Eleven bodies have been recovered by Tunisia's coastguard after a boat carrying Tunisian migrants sank at the weekend en route to Italy, with three others still unaccounted for, the National Guard said on Sunday. Coastguard, military and civil protection teams, backed by two helicopters, continued to search for the missing.The boat, which set off early on Thursday with 15 mostly young people on board, sank off the Tunisian coast, and so far only one person was rescued alive, the head of a migrant rights group said on Saturday.
(2026-08-24). Liga holders Barcelona crush Elche. tribune.com.pk 
Spanish champions Barcelona cruised to a 5-0 win over Elche on Sunday in their La Liga opener with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scoring twice each and Anthony Gordon setting up two goals on his debut. | Earlier, Atletico Madrid salvaged a 2-2 draw against Villarreal despite having defender Robin Le Normand sent off. | After watching Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid defeat Espanyol 2-1 on Saturday with a late winner, Barcelona's display warned the Portuguese coach that the Catalans will not relinquish the title easily. | Karim Adeyemi also struck on his debut as Barca made light work of a vulnerable Elche side at the M…