(2026-08-24). Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz. al-monitor.com Aug 22 (Reuters) – Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad through various channels, Iran's state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday.IRNA said obtaining special permission for Iraqi tankers was one of Baghdad's main requests during Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf's visit to Iraq.
(2026-08-24). Hormuz in The Balance: Trump's Territorial Bravado, Iran's Defiance and A Chokepoint Still Closed. ummid.com Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz 'New US Territory' via an AI-generated map, insisting it's open and mine-free. Iran mocked the claim, comparing it to annexing California, and vowed the strait stays shut until Washington lifts its blockade and sanctions.
(2026-08-24). 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). 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). 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). 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). Macron hosts Saudi crown prince for visit ranging from esports to Mideast. al-monitor.com French President Emmanuel Macron Sunday welcomed Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman for a two-day visit, hosting him at the Esports World Cup before a second day focused on bilateral deals and the situation in the Middle East. | A French presidential official said several agreements, on health, transport and energy, will be signed on Monday alongside talks likely to focus on Iran.
(2026-08-24). Israel Using White Phosphorus Munitions Increasingly Often in Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com in recent weeks, the Israeli military is using a growing number of incendiary munitions in its attacks on southern Lebanon, including the use of white phosphorus in and around populated areas, which is potentially in violation of international law. Israel has been confirmed to be using white phosphorus in southern Lebanon since the invasion began …
(2026-08-24). Saturday 9/19: A Night of Music with the Georges Lammam Ensemble. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(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). 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). Occidente encarado hacia la guerra mundial. cubadebate.cu A medida que Occidente se prepara para una guerra perpetua con la promesa de traer una paz, se sacrificarán las normas que legitimaban a la potencia hegemónica. La libertad de expresión, la libertad de navegación, las normas del sistema financiero internacional, el comercio y otras normas que garantizaban un mundo abierto y conectado están siendo arrasadas.
(2026-08-24). Ministra de Educación evalúa en Granma aseguramientos para inicio del curso escolar 2026-2027. cubadebate.cu La ministra de Educación, Naima Trujillo, realizó una visita de trabajo a la provincia de Granma con el propósito de evaluar las condiciones y los aseguramientos previstos para el inicio del nuevo curso escolar. Se revisaron aspectos relacionados con la preparación de los centros educativos, la disponibilidad de recursos y las principales acciones organizativas.
(2026-08-24). Los hijos múltiples de la pediatra Niurka. cubadebate.cu Con más de tres décadas dedicadas a la Pediatría, la doctora Niurka Agramonte Valle ha convertido su profesión en un ejercicio permanente de entrega a la infancia, tanto en Cuba como en Venezuela y Mozambique.
(2026-08-24). Descubren en Irán nuevo yacimiento con 7,5 billones de pies cúbicos de gas. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Petróleo de Irán anunció el descubrimiento de un nuevo yacimiento con 7.5 billones de pies cúbicos de gas en el sur de la provincia de Fars. El hallazgo fortalece la riqueza energética de Irán, con las segundas mayores reservas de gas natural del mundo (33.6 billones de metros cúbicos) y las terceras de petróleo (unos 200.000 millones de barriles).
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Israeli Security Chief Ben Gvir's Murder Spree against Palestinian Civilians- "30 to 40 Every Night" juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In a recent podcast interview with former Israeli hostage Ron Braslavski, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (Jewish Power Party) objected to the winding down of the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, and advocated targeted assassinations of Palestinian civilians. He said, "It's no secret, I disagree with the prime minister. I think targeted assassinations should be carried out in Gaza, taking down 30 to 40 every night. Not just those who pose an immediate threat — there are people there who are not worthy of life. They shouldn't liv…
(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). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza. icrc.org
(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). 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). Climbers escape rockfall crossing 'Death Pass' on Mont Blanc. aljazeera.com Footage filmed by a climber on Mont Blanc shows rocks cascading down the Goûter Couloir, known as 'Death Pass'. The clim…
(2026-08-24). Gen Alpha protest across Madhya Pradesh over school mergers. ummid.com The school children, described as Gen Alpha, have now taken to the streets across Madhya Pradesh, raising issues affecting their education.
(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). 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). Climate Breakdown: Storms of Dust and Sand. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Imagine you wake up one morning and look out your window. You see a sky of red, hear a ferocious blast of wind and watch as tree branches creak and crack. | No, the apocalypse ha…
(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). 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). 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). Putting money where it matters: How China can better 'invest in people'. ecns.cn On August 21, the State Council Information Office held a press conference as part of the "Start of the 15th Five-Year Plan" series. One phrase stood out at the press conference: "investing in people."
(2026-08-24). 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). 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). MCC NEET UG Round 1 Result 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) is releasing on its official website 'mcc.nic.in' Seat Allotment Result 2026 of MCC NEET UG 2026 (MBBS / BDS) Round 1 Counselling today i.e. August 19, 2026.
(2026-08-24). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(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). 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). Whole Foods Goat Milk Supplier's Cruelty Protested. indybay.org Point made with giant "bloody" mild carton and "die-in"
(2026-08-24). Wednesday 8/26: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-08-24). Saturday 10/10: Monterey Film Screening: All Left of You. indybay.org Irvine Auditorium, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, 499 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA 93944…
(2026-08-24). 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). Gauff, Fils win Cincinnati tennis titles in run-up to US Open. aljazeera.com Gauff beat Pegula for her second Cincinnati Open trophy and Fils overcame Tiafoe for his first Masters 1000 title.
(2026-08-24). Economic Advisor's 'bring back E10' advice puts in question govt's oil policy. ummid.com The opposition parties are using Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran's suggestion that the 'E10 Petrol should be brought back' to cast doubt over the Narendra Modi government's oil policy.
(2026-08-24). 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). Madhya Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Result Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh is releasing on its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' Round 1 Seat Allotment Result of NEET UG 2026 (Medical MBBS and Dental – BDS) Counselling today i.e. Thursday August 20, 2026.
(2026-08-24). 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). Monday 9/21: Seaside: Peace Day Film and Potluck. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955…
(2026-08-24). Iran says new sanctions threatened by US will fail. al-monitor.com By Elwely Elwelly and Menna AlaaElDinDUBAI, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Iran's foreign minister dismissed the threat of new U.S. sanctions as a sign of desperation on Sunday and said the expected new measures would fail to defeat Tehran.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is due to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) on Monday, has threatened to impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran.
(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). Tuesday 9/29: Seaside Candidate Forum. indybay.org Oldemeyer Center, Laguna Grande Hall, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA 93955…
(2026-08-24). Saturday 8/22: Free virtual screening of the documentary feature film "Coexistence, My Ass!" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6Urs……
(2026-08-24). 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). 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). 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). 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). This week in history: August 24-30. wsws.org Israel assassinates PFLP leader Abu Ali Mustafa; Soweto student uprising builds into workers' general strike; United States and Philippines sign Mutual Defense Treaty; presidential decrees seek to stabilize Piłsudski regime in Poland.
(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). Petition To Urge SEIU California to endorse Tax Billionaires Now Initiative. indybay.org The California SEIU has refused to endorse the billionaire's tax although SEIU UHW spent $33 million to put it on the ballot.
(2026-08-24). Can Andy Burnham Build a Bolder UK-EU Relationship Without Reopening the Brexit Divide? moderndiplomacy.eu British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled that London wants to move beyond its cautious post-Brexit approach to the European Union, arguing that Britain must be "bolder" in pursuing closer ties with the bloc. His meeting with European Council President Antonio Costa comes ahead of a planned UK-EU summit later this year, which both sides …
(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). 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). 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). 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). SPL 26/27: All eyes on Ronaldo as Al-Nassr gears up to take on Al-Riyadh. ummid.com All eyes are on Al-Nassr Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo as the defending champion gears up to take on Al-Riyadh football club Friday August 21, 2026 in the second match of the Saudi Pro League 2026-27.
(2026-08-24). PM CARES: Trust is Earned Through Disclosure, Not Authority. ummid.com The strongest criticism of PM CARES is not that it is illegal or fraudulent, it is that it is insufficiently transparent for the scale of public trust it commands.
(2026-08-24). 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). 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). 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). US vows as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports. al-monitor.com By Yasmine Ghania and Kanishka SinghCAIRO/WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) – The U.S. threatened Iran with what it called "the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled" as it prepared to roll out economic sanctions on Monday that target Iran's trade partners.Iran in turn vowed to shut down all oil exports from the Gulf "if the economic war continues."
(2026-08-24). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-08-24). Tokayev allies head for landslide victory in Kazakhstan elections. aljazeera.com Exit polls give Kazakhstan's pro-Tokayev Adilet party about 70 percent of the vote in the parliamentary elections.
(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). Exhibition hall for China's language resources protection project opens in central China's Changsha. ecns.cn The Exhibition Hall of the Achievements of "Yubao Project", a China's language resources protection project, officially opened in Changsha, Hunan Province, on Monday.
(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 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). From Lucknow to Azamgarh: Students Protesting Against Yogi Govt Across UP. ummid.com Lucknow, Azamgarh, Kannauj, Hamirpur and Fatehpur, the list of Uttar Pradesh cities where students, Gen Alpha, are protesting against the Adityanath Government is growing with every passing day.
(2026-08-24). Monday 10/5: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 10 Candidate Forum. indybay.org Providence Baptist Church, 1601 McKinnon Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124…
(2026-08-24). Shenzhen Customs signs first sister-port cooperation MOU with Chile. ecns.cn Shenzhen Customs signed its first sister-port cooperation memorandum Thursday with Valparaíso Customs of Chile, under the APEC China Year 2026 framework.
(2026-08-24). 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). 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). US and Canada "at war" over trade. wsws.org Canadian prime minister Mark Carney ended tariff talks after saying the US had introduced last-minute changes to a proposed deal which compromised the country's sovereignty.
(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). 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). Thursday 8/27: Atrocity Inc. — Film Screening; Post Q&A Discussion with the Filmmaker. indybay.org Zoom | masspeaceaction.org/event/atrocity-inc-s……
(2026-08-24). 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). Stop California Forever's Backdoor Deal Making. indybay.org The billionaire investors behind the "California Forever" scheme in Solano County are asking state legislators to allow their massive proposed developments to bypass environmental review.
(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). 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). 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). Can Kenya's AI ambitions coexist with Naivasha's water needs? aljazeera.com As Kenya courts data-centre investment, communities fear growing pressure on an already stressed water system.
(2026-08-24). Bangladesh to Join Türkiye-Pakistan Makkah Pact? ummid.com Bangladesh says it's open to joining the Türkiye-Pakistan defence pact, it's not a signature, but it's not nothing either – and for India, it confirms a drift that's been building for two years.
(2026-08-24). Sunday 9/6: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Friday 8/21: Open Mic featuring Zach Sorgen. indybay.org 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley Fellowship of UU's. A block east of MLK Jr Way at Bonita Ave.
(2026-08-24). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). West Bank: RSF condemns Israeli army over escalating violence against Palestinian journalists. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned and highlighted recent attacks and obstructions committed by the Israeli military against Palestinian journalists reporting from the occupied West Bank. In a statement, RSF says this targeted violence is aimed at preventing media professionals from doing their jobs. It also condemned the documented violence by extremist…
(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). Al-Nassr devastate Al-Riyadh as Ronaldo, Al-Amri, Felix, Gabriel shine. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saudi FC Friday August 21, 2026 defeated Al-Riyadh SC in the second match of the Saudi Pro League 2026-2027 (SPL 26/27) season played at Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Stadium in Saudi Capital Riyadh.
(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). 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). 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). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(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). China urges U.S. to withdraw Section 232 tariffs on drones, parts. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday urged the United States to immediately withdraw its Section 232 tariff measures on drones and drone components, saying the measures severely harm the interests of Chinese enterprises and disrupt cooperation in global drone industrial and supply chains.
(2026-08-24). Karnataka UGCET, UGNEET 2026 Allotment Results: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is releasing on its official website 'kea.kar.nic.in' Karnataka UGCET 2026 Second Round and Karnataka UGNEET 2026 First Round Provisional Allotment Results of the Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy, Architecture, Farm Sciences (Agriculture/Veterinary and others) students who had registered for admission in undergraduate courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-24). 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). 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). Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal begin SPL 2026-27 campaign with victory. ummid.com The reigning Champions Al Nassr FC and Al Hilal began their Saudi Pro League 2026-27 (SPL 26/27) campaign with convincing victories.
(2026-08-24). ICRC president: At 77, the Geneva Conventions remain indispensable to humanity and global stability. icrc.org Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, to mark the 77th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 on August 12th.
(2026-08-24). Syria says Israel talks addressed de-escalation, staying out of Israel-Turkey tensions. al-monitor.com Syria said it held talks with Israel in Jordan on Sunday on de-escalation after recent Israeli strikes, and on keeping the country out of tensions between Israel and Turkey, an ally of Damascus. | The high-level negotiations came after the sides in January agreed to establish an intelligence-sharing mechanism as they edge towards a security agreement.
(2026-08-24). US judge strikes down policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 nations. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Nate RaymondWASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries, saying that the policy exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statutory authority.
(2026-08-24). Sunday 8/30: Jumping Red Hill hosts Congressional candidates. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(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). 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). 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). Tamil Nadu NEET UG Round 1 Result 2026 Date Changed. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has revised the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 schedule as per which the MBBS and BDS Round 1 Allotment Result 2026, supposed to be published today i.e. Friday August 21, will now be released after six days.
(2026-08-24). Why IB World School Authorization for Harrow International School is Different? ummid.com Harrow International School New York has received authorization from the International Baccalaureate Organization as an IB World School for the Middle Years Programme.
(2026-08-24). 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). 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). 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). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-08-24). Ebola cases in DRC hit 5,515 as Pope Leo urges global action to save lives. aljazeera.com Case fatality rate climbs to nearly 48 percent in DRC, meaning almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying.
(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). Hubert Harrison: Forbidden Genius of Black Radicalism. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-24). Monday 8/24: Free Yaakub Phone Banking. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ne-1zl9……
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks to ease tensions, Syria news agency says. al-monitor.com By Feras DalateyAug 24 (Reuters) – Syria and Israel held high-level, U.S.-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday aimed at easing tensions following recent Israeli strikes on Syrian territory, Syria's state news agency SANA reported, citing a diplomatic source at the foreign ministry.The talks focused on practical mechanisms to halt Israeli strikes, arrests and targeted operations, and on reviving negotiations towards a security agreement that could lay the groundwork for a broader future accord, SANA said.
(2026-08-24). Famous ancient Chinese painting displayed in Hangzhou. ecns.cn The Night Revels of Han Xizai, a masterpiece from the Palace Museum's collection, was unveiled at an exhibition in Hangzhou on Saturday. This marks the painting's first public display since 2011.
(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). Read: Affan Ansari on Studying Abroad, Scholarships and Global Ambitions. ummid.com In an exclusive interview, Political Science and International Relations Graduate Affan Ansari discusses his journey from studying Science in India to pursuing Higher Education in Turkey and Europe, the realities of studying abroad, scholarships and financial planning, community engagement, and his ambition to build a career in peacebuilding, conflict resolution and international security.
(2026-08-24). Germany hits 128 GW Peak of Solar Energy 6 Months Early, 20% of Grid. juancole.com By Edgar Meza | — | ( More than 6 million solar power systems are now installed in Germany, according to an analysis by BSW Solar. Despite…
(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). Could U.S. Refiners Trigger a Global Fuel Crisis by Running Too Hard? moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. refiners are facing an unprecedented test as they operate near maximum capacity to capitalise on extraordinary profits created by the Iran war, but the strategy carries a growing risk: the harder refineries are pushed, the greater the possibility of equipment failures and unplanned shutdowns that could deepen an already severe global fuel shortage. The …
(2026-08-24). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Large forest fire burns close to residential areas in Ankara. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-24). Why the world cannot normalize the killing of those who help. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Preserving humanity and dignity in the Philippines' armed conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Restoring hope: five years of MHPSS support for repatriated families in Central Asia. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Support Global Voices Spotlight: Protest in democracy. globalvoices.org
(2026-08-24). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). World Humanitarian Day: Health care is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Haiti: Everything must be done to protect the population from escalating armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Afghanistan: Operational Facts and Figures — January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Goldy Brar claims Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing, Arsh Dalla issues revenge threat. ptcnews.tv
(2026-08-24). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Ethiopia. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). 816 Project, the world's largest man-made cave, transforms into new cultural and tourism landmark. ecns.cn
(2026-08-24). Mali: Six injured people transferred from Kidal to Gao. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-24). Latidos en el Servicio de Cardiología de Sancti Spíritus. radiohc.cu 
Porque una operación de corazón, como sostienen expertos, es un envidiable ejercicio del ingenio humano; porque tienen que converger, además, alma y saberes desde el médico de cabecera hasta el cirujano, Yalixi María Brunet, enfermera de profesión, reconoce el valor de tener nuevamente a su madre Ana Emilia en casa, meciéndose en el balance de la sala, desde el cual, recomienza sus días. | "A pesar de que no contamos con tantos recursos, la atención fue bella, no tengo palabras. Y no fue así porque yo soy enfermera intensivista y colaboradora de la Salud, sino porque uno siente que esa atención y ese cuidado vien…
(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). 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.
(2026-08-23). US Claimed 40 Tankers Exited Strait on Single Day, Tracking Agency Recorded Zero. news.antiwar.com US officials said that the US successfully helped 40 vessels through the Strait of Hormuz on a single day. An international shipping tracking agency did not record a single vessel exiting the waterway. Axios' Barak Ravid reported speaking with three US officials who said that dozens of tankers carrying 16 million barrels of oil safely …
(2026-08-23). Trump Posts Image Labeling Strait of Hormuz as 'New US Territory'. news.antiwar.com President Donald Trump posted an image on Truth Social Saturday showing the Strait of Hormuz as "new US territory." It is the second time he posted the graphic this month. The Strait of Hormuz has become a major issue in efforts to end the Middle East war. Before the conflict, the crucial waterway was treated …
(2026-08-23). Responding to Delcy, Lula and Sheinbaum Apologists. orinocotribune.com [Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune is not necessarily aligned with all the opinions expressed by the author in this article. However, Orinoco Tribune considers it important for publication in order to present various positions on complex issues.] | By Joe Emersberger — Aug 21, 2026 | Since January, the US has imposed a level of subordination in Latin America that has not been seen since the early twentieth century when it directly occupied Haiti and Nicaragua. Today, only Cuba and Nicaragua deserve to be called sovereign states in the region. Trump has succeeded because the Holocaust in Gaza made western imper…
(2026-08-23). CIA Staff Exodus: How China Is Exploiting the Crisis to Recruit U.S. Intelligence Talent. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese media and intelligence are closely following the exodus of the American Central Intelligence Agency CIA personnel, particularly the months-long wait for new retirees to receive their financial entitlements. The agency is facing what it describes as an unprecedented number of retirements as the Trump administration seeks to reduce its workforce. Chinese media and intelligence …
(2026-08-23). The real reason Netanyahu added Mamdani to his 'enemies list'. mondoweiss.net 
Netanyahu's campaign billboard lumps Zohran Mamdani with Iran and Hezbollah as an "enemy", an admission that he's losing America, and that no successor will fix Israel's underlying apartheid problem.
(2026-08-23). Mojtaba gets shock defense invite: Will Iran join Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey's new alliance. hindustantimes.com Iran has reportedly received an invitation to join the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, a military pact currently involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey. The alliance treats an armed attack on one member as an attack on all, raising questions about the future of Middle East security. Iran's parliamentary news agency chief says Tehran is considering the invitation, but Iranian officials have not officially confirmed it. Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have also made no public confirmation. If Iran joins, the move could reshape regional alliances, transform Saudi-Iran relations and create a powerful new Islami…
(2026-08-23). CDF Munir to visit Tehran on Monday: Iranian foreign ministry. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir will reportedly visit Tehran on Monday, Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Sunday. | The visit aims to bolster bilateral cooperation and build on "Pakistan's efforts to help strengthen peace and security in the region," Baghaei said in remarks carried by Iran's state-run news agency IRNA, Anadolu reported. | Baghaei added that CDF Munir would hold discussions with senior Iranian officials during the trip. | Iran's Foreign Ministry announced that Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, will v…
(2026-08-23). Trump vuelve a arremeter contra Canadá. radiohc.cu Donald Trump volvió a lanzar duras críticas contra Canadá, cuestionando su relación comercial con Estados Unidos y acusándola de aplicar elevados aranceles a los agricultores estadounidenses. | ´ ° ° °Canadá quiere los beneficios de ser un estado sin serlo!!! Además, llevan muchos años imponiendo aranceles exorbitantes a nuestros grandes agricultores. ° ° °Ya basta!!! ª, escribió el presidente de EE.UU. en Truth Social. | Sus declaraciones se producen en plena escalada de las tensiones comerciales entre Washington y Ottawa. | Las negociaciones entre ambos países fracasaron y EE…
(2026-08-23). Teresa Amarelle Boué: cubanas en resistencia. radiohc.cu Por Dixie Edith | ´Usted no ha visto a una mujer cubana decaer ª, asegura Teresa Amarelle Boué, secretaria general de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas (FMC). En esa declaración recoge la actitud con que la organización femenina celebra este domingo su aniversario 66. | En un contexto global donde emergen, cada vez con mayor fuerza, discursos de odio que amenazan los derechos de género, pero también en medio de la dura situación que enfrenta Cuba, la FMC apuesta por fortalecer su labor en los barrios, asegura la integrante del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba. | Amarelle B…
(2026-08-23). EEUU no tiene moral para pedirnos ninguna concesión, asevera Díaz-Canel. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó que las 176 medidas económicas aprobadas recientemente en la isla buscan fortalecer la economía nacional y no constituyen concesiones a Estados Unidos. | En entrevista ofrecida al diario brasileño Folha de Sao Paulo, el mandatario rechazó que las transformaciones económicas representen un abandono del proceso de construcción socialista.Las 176 medidas económicas anunciadas son resultado de un debate de perfeccionamiento que ocurre desde hace más de 10 años", explicó. | Díaz-Canel señaló que…
(2026-08-23). Israeli defense minister threatens Gaza assassinations, evacuations over balloon launches. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened on Sunday to carry out assassinations and evacuate residential neighbourhoods in the Gaza Strip over the launch of balloons and kites toward Israeli settlements near the enclave. | In recent days, Israeli media alleged that several kites launched from Gaza had landed near settlements adjacent to the enclave, noting that they were not carrying explosives. | Katz said in a statement cited by Israel Hayom newspaper that he had instructed the Israeli army to "act forcefully" against the launch of balloons, kites and drones from Gaza and take measures to prevent them.
(2026-08-23). Gaza's hospitals are running out of oxygen as healthcare nears collapse. aljazeera.com Gaza's hospitals face oxygen shortages, putting the lives of premature babies and critically ill patients at risk.
(2026-08-23). Venezuela: National Assembly Removes Opposition Deputy Ecarri From 'Friendship' Group Amid Rumors of Hiring US 'Money Doctor'. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Rodríguez announced the decision on Saturday, August 22, in an official statement, describing Ecarri's actions as "irresponsible" and accusing him of violating Venezuela's legal order. | According to the National Assembl…
(2026-08-23). Chinese modernization offers insights for development paths, says senior Tajik official. ecns.cn Chinese modernization, a senior Tajik politician has argued, has charted a path distinct from the Western model ⚪ one that offers valuable experience for developing countries seeking a route to modernization suited to their own conditions.
(2026-08-23). Video: Thousands of families flee fighting in Sudan's North Kordofan State. aljazeera.com Mothers and their children are in dire need of food and safety in Sudan's conflict-stricken Kordofan State.
(2026-08-23). DR Congo, M23 rebels agree on roadmap for peace talks. aljazeera.com Roadmap follows a week of talks in Switzerland aimed at making progress on a framework agreement they signed last year.
(2026-08-23). Christy Moore: 'James Connolly'. wibailoutpeople.org 
James Connolly Born Edinburgh, Scotland of Irish parents — said to have first come to Ireland in his youth as a member of the British Army — married in 1889 — active in The Socialist movement in Edinburgh in the early 1890s — came to Ireland in 1896 and founded the Irish Socialist Republican Party …
(2026-08-23). Rehoboth Art League showcases 111 works from across the region in 12th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? The Rehoboth Art League opened its Entries for the exhibition were open to artists in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Virginia and West Virginia. The exhibition happen…
(2026-08-23). Messi scores but Miami slump continues. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-23). Belarus' pentathletes Gnedtchik, Kvashneuskaya win U15 mixed relay world title. eng.belta.by On the second day of the world championships, the mixed relay in the younger age category took place. Seventeen duos started, including two pairs from Belarus.
(2026-08-23). Reform's Zahawi thinks Trump is a strategic genius. thecanary.co 
At this point, there are very few people in Britain who think Donald Trump is acting in anyone's interests besides his own. As such, the following post from Reform UK's Nadhim Zahawi might be the most embarrassing thing he's ever said: Important thread below. Many suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome insist the President has no […] | By
(2026-08-23). Israeli forces kill Palestinian boy in occupied West Bank raid. aljazeera.com Islam Ahmad Ajjouri was shot in the chest as Israeli forces raided the Askar refugee camp, east of Nablus.
(2026-08-23). Starc takes 10 as Australia hand Bangladesh innings defeat in second Test. aljazeera.com Australia bounce back after losing first Test, bowling out the visitors for 64 and 95 to win by an innings and 51 runs.
(2026-08-23). Beijing's Jan—July exports hit record high. ecns.cn Beijing region posted goods trade of 2.12 trillion yuan ($293.6 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 16.3% yearonyear, Beijing Customs said Thursday.
(2026-08-23). Gill, Padikkal fifties put India in control in Colombo. tribune.com.pk 
COLOMBO: India built a solid platform on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday, reaching 193-3 just after tea with Devdutt Padikkal unbeaten on 67 after captain Shubman Gill (50) completed a patient half-century. | India, who won the toss and elected to bat at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, lost Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul early before Gill and Padikkal steadied the innings with a century partnership. | Padikkal was 67 not out from 122 balls, having struck seven fours, while wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant was unbeaten on one as India moved through 53.4 overs at a scoring rate of 3.59.
(2026-08-23). Freedom Inc: The City Arrested the Protesters. It Still Hasn't Arrested the Murderer. wibailoutpeople.org 
August 22, 2026 On Friday night, August 21, while peacefully protesting the murder of Corey Ruiz at the State Capitol, Madison police arrested Hope Vang and Zon Moua, two Freedom, Inc. leaders, deployed pepper spray against protesters, and arrested a third protester, whose name we are not releasing. Hope and Zon were charged with resisting …
(2026-08-23). "The [climate issue] perception gap is an information problem" wattsupwiththat.com The authors of that paper could not support the rationale behind their assertion with the sources they have if their reputations depended on it.
(2026-08-23). The Fight For Sovereignty In The Shadow Of A Data Center. scheerpost.com Wolfgang Bronner, Black Agenda Report. North Nashville's Reckoning. Fisk University, an HBCU, is presenting a $400 million A.I. data center as progress for the North Nashville community. In truth, it means more pollution, more surveillance, and another chapter in a century of land dispossession dressed up as economic development. Within Nashville, Tennessee, there has been a …
(2026-08-23). A Palestinian American's journey to his West Bank home under settler siege (VIDEO). moderndiplomacy.eu Events surrounding Palestinian American travelling from the united states to the west bank to visit his home under Israeli settler siege. Copyright: (c) 2026 Thomson Reuters…
(2026-08-23). Inter thrash Monza to launch Serie A title defence. tribune.com.pk 
Inter Milan kicked off the defence of their Serie A title in emphatic fashion on Saturday, cruising to a 4-1 home victory over promoted Monza. | The reigning Italian champions needed just six minutes to break the deadlock when Hakan Calhanoglu blasted in from distance. | Monza, back in the top flight after a season in Serie B, levelled through Gustavo Varela in the 29th minute. | Inter restored their advantage shortly after the restart, with Piotr Zielinski finding the net in the 48th minute. | Pio Esposito, preferred in the starting line-up to Marcus Thuram, made it 3-1 eight minutes later with an inventive b…
(2026-08-23). Infantino defies FIFA vice president, makes appearance in the Caribbean. aljazeera.com FIFA boss turns up at event after CONCACAF chief Montagliani asked him to reconsider amid the body's governance crisis.
(2026-08-23). Olise leads Bayern to Super Cup win. tribune.com.pk 
Michael Olise scored a goal and created another as Bayern Munich won 2-1 at old foes Borussia Dortmund in the season-opening German Supercup on Saturday. | After a starring role with France at the World Cup, Olise was Bayern's most dangerous attacker, regularly tearing down the right flank. | He found makeshift midfielder Nathaniel Brown for Bayern's 28th-minute opener and then scored one of his own just before the break. | A late goal for former Wolves striker Fabio Silva brought Dortmund closer and the hosts could have levelled deep into stoppage time but Maximilian Beier scuffed a golden chance when through…
(2026-08-23). CENTRESTAGE to showcase 270 fashion brands to Hong Kong. ecns.cn CENTRESTAGE, Hong Kong's annual fashion showcase, will return to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from Sept. 2 to 5, bringing together around 270 brands from 24 countries and regions and featuring more than 30 fashion shows.
(2026-08-23). Panama-flagged cargo ship with 24 crew members sinks off Odisha coast, two survivors rescued. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A Panama-flagged cargo ship carrying 24 crew members sank in the Bay of Bengal, about 240 nautical miles from Odisha's Paradip coast, on Saturday. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Indian Navy have started a major search-and-rescue operation. | The ship, MV Ocean Winner (IMO 9145530), had 20 Chinese nationals, three Myanmar nationals and one Bangladeshi on board. It had last visited Paradip and was heading to Singapore. | So far, two crew members have been rescued, while the search is still on for the other 22. | Communication Lost | The ICG's Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Sri Vijay…
(2026-08-23). Black Myth: Zhong Kui unveils 15-minute gameplay as series moves beyond Wukong. ecns.cn Chinese game developer Game Science released a 15-minute gameplay video for Black Myth: Zhong Kui on Thursday, the second anniversary of the launch of its global hit Black Myth: Wukong, offering the first look at the new protagonist combat style and snippets of the storyline.
(2026-08-23). Belarus, China refine assault tactics in Swift Eagle exercise. eng.belta.by The joint tactical exercise Swift Eagle 2026 is taking place in China.
(2026-08-23). Watch the exact moment a heckler forced Trump to pause, right after he predicted his own impeachment. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump has warned Republicans that losing control of Congress in the midterms could trigger another impeachment push, urging voters to turn out and protect his agenda. Speaking at a South Carolina rally, Trump also warned of major consequences for border policy, taxes and other priorities if Democrats take control.
(2026-08-23). Syria: First Assad-Era Verdicts a Test for Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Atef Najib during a trial session at the Palace of Justice in Damascus, Syria, April 26, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed | (Amman) — A Syrian court's first verdicts for crimes committed during the Assad era raise important legal issues the government should urgently address, Human Rights Watch said today. ⚪ Human Rights Watch released a question-and-answer document on the trial of Atef Najib, former head of the Political Security Branch in Daraa, who was convicted on August 11, 2026, along with former President Bashar al-Assad and six other defendants tried in absent…
(2026-08-23). Claim: Climate Driven Droughts Will Triple the Price of Wheat. wattsupwiththat.com Because people will forget how to build water infrastructure?
(2026-08-23). Robots can outrun humans, but can they plug in a cable? tribune.com.pk 
China's humanoid robots have shown they can run quicker than the fastest humans. | Now comes the real test: can they also handle packaging and warehouse operations while reliably performing precision tasks like connecting cables designed to evaluate their ability to work like humans in less flashy jobs? | The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games, which began Saturday in Beijing, combine events modelled on human sports with those designed to test the robots in simulated factories, restaurants, offices and in emergency situations. | The games, heavily promoted in Chinese state media, feature 51 events, including…
(2026-08-23). Sydney Marathon organisers not running away from 'unfortunate' medal error. aljazeera.com The medal features the Allianz Arena in Munich, instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium, as one of the city's landmarks.
(2026-08-23). Kazakhstan holds parliamentary election expected to cement president's grip. aljazeera.com Only state-approved parties loyal to President Tokayev permitted to take part amid a sweeping constitutional overhaul.
(2026-08-23). GOP Senate Candidate Mike Rogers Rejects Direct AIPAC Support. news.antiwar.com Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers has informed the Americans-Israel Political Action Committee (AIPAC) that it does not want direct support. However, Rogers' campaign is encouraging AIPAC donors to contribute to his PAC. According to Axios, AIPAC was prepared to launch ads in favor of Rogers following Abdul El-Sayed winning the Democratic primary over AIPAC-backed …
(2026-08-23). Two killed after giant Ganesha statue collapses onto crowd in Mumbai. aljazeera.com Two people were killed after a massive Ganesha idol fell onto a crowd during a procession in Mumbai, India.
(2026-08-23). Top Democrat denounces Trump's fake anti-Semitism probes but erases Palestine. electronicintifada.net Justice Department whistleblower reveals officials predetermined findings, targeted Muslim professors and used federal funding to blackmail universities.
(2026-08-23). Without education for girls, Afghanistan loses its chance for a better tomorrow. globalvoices.org Girls can't pursue their educational and professional dreams beyond six grades of primary school Originally published on
(2026-08-23). Solidarity With Mohamad Hamad! wibailoutpeople.org 
PAL-Awda NY/NJ stands in solidarity with Mohamad Hamad and advances the call to urgently donate to his campaign before September 1st to secure proper legal support ahead of his trial. Our response is a test of our movement, and our commitment to our political prisoners, who are at the front lines of violent repression of …
(2026-08-23). Kazakhstan parliamentary elections begin: What's at stake? aljazeera.com The Central Asian country heads to the polls on August 23.
(2026-08-23). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-23). Deutsche Autoindustrie gegen China. Warum sich dieser Krieg mit Zà∂llen nicht mehr gewinnen là§sst? strategic-culture.su Es scheint, als hà§tten die Deutschen endlich begonnen, das Ausmaàü des Problems ernsthaft zu begreifen, in das ihr Automobilgigant Volkswagen geraten ist. Und là§ngst geht es nicht mehr um ein misslungenes Modell, sinkende Verkaufszahlen auf einem einzelnen Markt oder eine voràºbergehende Krise der Elektroautos. Zur Debatte steht das Wirtschaftsmodell der deutschen Automobilindustrie selbst, das jahrzehntelang als praktisch unverwundbar galt. | Volkswagen durchlebt eine der schwersten Phasen seiner Geschichte. Chinesische Konkurrenten setzen das Unternehmen gleichzeitig in China und Europa un…
(2026-08-23). Key bridge blown up in Mastung. tribune.com.pk 
An important bridge on the N-25 National Highway was blown up by unidentified armed men in Mastung district, disrupting traffic on the key route, security officials said. | The incident occurred late Friday night in the Khad Koocha area, where unidentified attackers detonated explosives on a culvert between Injiri Cross and Khad Koocha. The blast damaged the structure and temporarily affected traffic flow. | Officials said no loss of life was reported in the attack. Traffic was subsequently diverted through an alternative route to ensure continued movement on the highway. | Security forces cordoned off the are…
(2026-08-23). AIPAC Loses Yet Another House Race It Poured Millions of Dollars Into. scheerpost.com By Sharon Zhang This article was originally published by Truthout AIPAC funneled money into opposing a candidate who has barely mentioned Israel on the campaign trail. AIPAC has lost yet another race into which it poured millions of dollars on Thursday after California state Sen. Aisha Wahab won her special election to serve out the …
(2026-08-23). Gen Z is increasingly using social media for news. What does this say about the current news environment? whyy.org Polls reveal that Gen Z adults are consuming news on social media in higher numbers than their older counterparts. | File photo: The TikTok logo is seen on a cell phone on Oct. 14, 2022, in Boston. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's administration said it is reviewing the use of TikTok on state government devices, as the popular social media app is a growing source of security concerns from politicians in Washington and other states. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)…
(2026-08-23). Ntuli opens life-changing KwaHlokohloko Water Scheme. sanews.gov.za Ntuli opens life-changing KwaHlokohloko Water Scheme | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, together with King Cetshwayo District Municipality Mayor Zephania Dlamini, has officially opened the KwaHlokohloko Water Scheme in the uMlalazi Local Municipality, a service delivery project expected to benefit 1 385 households in the area. | The scheme will provide communities in KwaHlokohloko with access to clean, safe and sustainable water, and help restore dignity, improve public health, and create opportunities for social and economic development. | Addressing the official opening on Saturday, Ntuli emphasised that…
(2026-08-23). Landfill collapse in Guinea kills at least 30 people. aljazeera.com Heavy rains wash over the site, triggering a landslide that buries several shacks.
(2026-08-23). Sadiq urges Pakistan to rethink team balance. tribune.com.pk 
KARACHI: Former Pakistan Test opener Sadiq Mohammad has urged the team management to rethink its combination for the second Test against England, saying Pakistan's defeat at Headingley exposed the weakness of playing an extra batsman at the expense of a fifth frontline bowler. | Pakistan were beaten by an innings and 103 runs in the opening Test, with England's seamers exploiting the conditions to put the visitors' batting under sustained pressure. | Sadiq said Pakistan must select a side better suited to English conditions, where changes in weather can quickly bring seam and swing into play. | He questioned t…
(2026-08-23). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-23). Iran counters Trump "D-Day" by Menacing Arab Oil Monarchies. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, replied on Saturday to Trump's threats to impose "economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale," on Iran, as other military figures said Iran is moving from a defensive to an offensive military doctrine. The US president said, "Any country that allows its financial institutions, businesses, airports, or government entities to provide any type of lifeline to Iran will itself face tremendous economic consequences." He called an economic "D-Day" and demanded that all of America's allies join in t…
(2026-08-23). Israeli Military Warns Netanyahu Will Escalate Wars to Postpone Upcoming Elections. news.antiwar.com Senior Israeli military officials are sounding the alarm that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to escalate ongoing wars to have a pretext for postponing the upcoming Knesset election. The Israeli outlet Maariv reports speaking with senior officials familiar with an IDF assessment that Netanyahu will attempt to escalate an ongoing conflict or ignite a …
(2026-08-23). How the deadliest Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak can be stopped. aljazeera.com The priorities are clear: reach every affected area, protect frontline workers, and turn commitments into action.
(2026-08-23). Chikunga seeks stronger SA-UAE cooperation on youth empowerment. sanews.gov.za Chikunga seeks stronger SA-UAE cooperation on youth empowerment | Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has called for stronger cooperation between South Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to advance youth empowerment, skills development, entrepreneurship and innovation. | Chikunga held a bilateral meeting with UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Dr Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, on the sidelines of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Youth Ministers' Meeting in Visakhapatnam, India, on Saturday. | The meeting focused on strength…
(2026-08-23). A Suspected Arsonist, a Wildfire, and California's Failure to Protect the Public. wattsupwiththat.com Compassion must include protecting the public, enforcing laws, providing meaningful treatment, and refusing to normalize preventable danger as simply another feature of life in California. In other words, we need climate change…but the political kind.
(2026-08-23). Fils dominates Cobolli to book Cincinnati final. tribune.com.pk 
Arthur Fils charged into the men's final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters on Saturday as he dispatched Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4 in a match delayed for 45 minutes by rain and lightning. | In his first ever Masters 1000 final, The four-time ATP Tour champion will face American Tiafoe, who beat compatriot Brandon Nakashima 7-5 6-3. | The ‚Å Americans traded four consecutive breaks before drawing level at 3-3 in the opening set, but Tiafoe held to love in the seventh game and broke again to move 6-5 ahead before serving out the set. The 27-year-old broke Nakashima for a 3-2 lead in the second set and s…
(2026-08-23). Mail journalist fooled by obvious AI video. thecanary.co 
At this point, AI video generation has gotten so good it can be hard to clock it from visuals alone. This means you have to use context clues. And this is all pretty embarrassing for the Mail on Sunday's Dan Hodges, because the following video is all context clues: "More of this, please" We screen-grabbed […] | By
(2026-08-23). Chinese robotics firms accelerate global expansion. ecns.cn "Going global" has emerged as one of the key themes of the 2026 World Robot Conference, which is being held in Beijing from Aug. 19 to 23.
(2026-08-23). Irish animal rights group slams minister for enabling cruel hare coursing. thecanary.co 
Ireland — The Irish Council Against Blood Sports (ICABS) has denounced heritage minister James Browne for "shamefully [granting] 2026-27 licences for cruel hare coursing". The activist group explain that the licences will mean that: Thousands of hares will be cruelly netted from their habitats, manhandled, transported in crates to coursing enclosures, held in captivity for […] | By
(2026-08-23). Iran's revenge against Qatar begins? Pilots 'held on water' claim threatens to ignite Gulf crisis. hindustantimes.com Iran has accused Qatar of holding three Iranian pilots in poor conditions after an alleged jet shootdown, claiming their health is at risk and demanding their transfer to a land-based hospital. Tehran reportedly offered to send an air ambulance, while Doha has denied detaining the pilots and dismissed the claims as a media ploy.
(2026-08-23). Leading fighter for Julian Assange's freedom calls for mobilisation behind Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Maxine Walker emphasised that the fight for Bogdan's freedom means combating NATO's pro-war messaging and falsifications: "In my experience, the narrative surrounding the Ukraine war is the most successful propaganda exercise mounted by Western states in living memory."
(2026-08-23). Pegula beats Swiatek to reach Cincinnati final. tribune.com.pk 
Jessica Pegula rallied in the third set to topple defending champion Iga Swiatek and book a title showdown with Coco Gauff at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. | World number three Pegula won a "crazy" match against Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4. | Gauff powered past giant-killer Sara Bejlek 6-4, 6-1, ending the unseeded Czech's dream run that included a fourth-round victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka. | Their all-American Sunday night final will a men's title clash featuring American Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils of France. | Fils charged into his first Masters 1000 final with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over French…
(2026-08-23). What is Keystone XL oil pipeline and why Is Back in Focus. moderndiplomacy.eu A social media post by U.S. President Donald Trump about the Keystone XL oil pipeline generated interest during U.S.-Canada trade talks. Keystone XL was a proposed crude pipeline, about 1,900 km (1,181 miles) long, intended to transport 830,000 barrels of oil daily from northern Alberta to Cushing, Oklahoma, and then to refineries on the Gulf …
(2026-08-23). Former Taliban commander Mullah Nazir's associate shot dead in South Waziristan. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-23). Serena Williams teams up with Carlos Alcaraz in US Open mixed doubles. aljazeera.com The 23-time Grand Slam champion will not be playing singles, but could team up with her older sister Venus for doubles.
(2026-08-23). Saturday 8/22: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-08-23). Saudi Arabia's backing for Sudan's Burhan means enduring military rule. moderndiplomacy.eu Saudi Arabia's claim to oppose outside interference in Sudan is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain. Riyadh is no longer merely a venue for mediation or an advocate for a ceasefire: it is emerging as the principal regional underwriter of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's effort to convert battlefield advantage into an enduring political settlement on his …
(2026-08-23). China Q&A | Green thinking, new pathways: how China's ancient wisdom is scaling up Nature-based Solutions. ecns.cn "If you look back in the 20th century, a lot of the conservation thinking and leadership was more Western," Maginnis said, seated in the shade of a tree. | "I'm convinced that we're seeing a real shift to global leadership coming from this region, and particularly from China." The shift, in the eyes of Maginnis, one of the architects of the global NbS concept, transcends money or measurable environmental improvements. More important is that "China is bringing in really much-needed new conceptual framings for how we will undertake conservation on a planet with nearly 10 billion people."
(2026-08-23). EU sends helicopters, firefighters to Serbia to tackle wildfires. tribune.com.pk 
The European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism sent helicopters and firefighters to help Serbia fight a massive wildfire in a nature reserve in the northeast of the country, the head of the EU mission to Belgrade said on Saturday. | Serbia activated the mechanism on Friday after struggling for weeks with a wildfire in Deliblatska Pescara, a unique mixture of sand dunes and woods about 80 km (50 miles) from the capital Belgrade, as well as other blazes in the southwest of the country. | "We stand with Serbia in protecting lives, livelihoods and the unique natural heritage of Deliblatska Sands," Andreas Beckera…
(2026-08-23). Where water conflicts pose the biggest threat in 2026. aljazeera.com Water-related conflicts have nearly quadrupled since 2020. As World Water Week 2026 begins, Al Jazeera unpacks the data.
(2026-08-23). Joburg settles R5.25bn Eskom debt. sanews.gov.za Joburg settles R5.25bn Eskom debt | The City of Johannesburg has settled its outstanding R5.25 billion electricity debt to Eskom. | The Department of Electricity and Energy and the City of Johannesburg announced on Friday that Eskom had received the final payment, settling accumulated overdue debt of R5 255 421 994.16 owed by the city and City Power. | The settlement follows an intervention and mediation process established by Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, which brought together the city, City Power and Eskom to resolve long-running billing disputes. | The dispute had previously raised co…
(2026-08-23). 17-year-old named in Sweden school attack. tribune.com.pk 
Swedish police revealed that a 17-year-old female student was the fatal victim in a sword attack at a high school where widespread tributes were paid Saturday. | Flowers and candles were left outside the Brinell school in Fagersta where Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and opposition leader Magdalena Andersson went on Saturday morning to honour the dead student and three wounded victims. | The 18-year-old attacker entered the school on Friday afternoon ⚪ just days after the school had resumed from its summer break. He has been detained by police after being shot during his arrest. | "The person killed in this i…
(2026-08-23). Whale-watching boat carrying NZ Anglican Church delegates capsizes in Tonga. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific A whale-watching boat carrying several New Zealand Anglican Church delegates capsized and sank in Tonga on Saturday. RNZ Pacific understands several passengers were briefly hospitalised, but there were no serious injuries. Paramedics from New South Wales, who were in the country for a Rotary International training event, led the…
(2026-08-23). DPM Dar to undertake five-day official visit to UK from August 24-28th. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will undertake a five-day official visit to the United Kingdom (UK) on Monday, where he is scheduled to meet the secretary-general of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to discuss Pakistani crew members held by Somali pirates aboard the MT Honour 25 oil tanker, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Sunday. | According to MoFA, FM Dar is scheduled to visit the UK from August 24-28. | üîà PR No. 2Ô∏è‚É£2Ô∏è‚É£7Ô∏è‚&Eac…
(2026-08-23). Palestinian teen killed in Israeli raid buried in Occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Hundreds attended the funeral of 14-year-old Islam Ahmad Maher Ajouri, who was killed by Israeli gunfire during a raid.
(2026-08-23). Macron hosts Saudi's MBS for visit ranging from esports to Mideast. tribune.com.pk 
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday for a two-day visit set to range from esports to the war in the Middle East. | Several agreements on health, transport and energy will be signed on the second day of the visit on Monday, according to a French presidential official, underlining the strength of the Paris-Riyadh relationship. | But the visit will kick off in a different style on Sunday evening from 1800 GMT with Macron hosting the Saudi strongman – known as MBS – at the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup hosted by Paris. | Read: Mi…
(2026-08-23). Kusturica, il Grande Fratello Digitale e la verità prescrittiva. strategic-culture.su C'è qualcosa di profondamente grottesco nella forma che sta assumendo la censura contemporanea: non ha più bisogno di un censore, di un ministro dell'Informazione, di una commissione ideologica, di un funzionario incaricato di apporre la fatidica matita rossa sul testo sgradito e neppure, fortunatamente, di un poliziotto che si presenti alla porta di casa.
(2026-08-23). Mourinho decries alleged bullying of Vinicius in Real's win at Espanyol. aljazeera.com 'Vinicius is no saint, but what they're doing to him was too much,' Mourinho said after Real's first match of La Liga.