(2026-09-01). Can the Americas Replace the Middle East as Asia's Oil Supplier? moderndiplomacy.eu The Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted a major global oil supply route, forcing Asian importers to look for alternative sources. Oil producers across the Americas, from Canada to Argentina, have benefited by increasing exports and capturing market share previously held by Middle Eastern suppliers. The shift has been …
(2026-09-01). Trump's 'golden age of science' is not just another war to be won. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-09-01). Can a Stabilization Force Function While Israel Keeps Striking Gaza? moderndiplomacy.eu On August 17, Jared Kushner, Nickolay Mladenov and other Board of Peace representatives met with Binyamin Netanyahu to discuss the sequencing of Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawal, as well as Washington's requests for Israel to restrict the use of force to imminent threats only. On August 18th, following the meeting, Israel bombed a cafe …
(2026-09-01). The West Bank's Ultra-Apartheid (and the Collusive International Silence). moderndiplomacy.eu Today, the West Bank is a nightmare of vicious settlement expansion, land seizure, economic strangulation, settler violence and forced displacement. With the collusion of the Israeli military and police, the Israeli-occupied territories are effectively ruled by the Messianic far-right settlers who see their mob-like racist pogroms of Palestinians as a divine step to Final Redemption. …
(2026-09-01). Volunteers Were the Key to NYC-DSA's Socialist Sweep. portside.org Volunteers Were the Key to NYC-DSA's Socialist Sweep |
(2026-09-01). Gulf states struggle to recover economically after 6 months of war. responsiblestatecraft.org The Persian Gulf's extraordinary wealth has long rested on an assumption of stability. The past six months of war have shattered that certainty, exposing a fundamental weakness in Gulf economic models: producing oil and gas is only half the equation when infrastructure and access to global markets can be disrupted.Ports, airports, power grids, desalination plants, financial centers, and tourism hubs are all vulnerable to the same regional shocks. The energy sector is particularly exposed, with damaged oil and gas facilities potentially taking months or longer to repair. Yet restoring production may prove easi…
(2001-09-26). FM Dar, Iranian counterpart reaffirm importance of continued engagement. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Bishkek ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State meeting on Tuesday, where the two sides reaffirmed the importance of continued engagement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said. | FM Dar arrived alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the Kyrgyz capital for a three-day official visit to attend the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting and the SCO Plus Summit, besides assuming Pakistan's chairmanship of the council for 2026-27 | The two foreign ministers exch…
(2026-08-31). Central plains coastal escape: A realm of mountains, rivers and serenity. ecns.cn Recently, Danjiang Grand View Garden, a National AAAA-level scenic area in Xichuan County, Nanyang City, Henan Province, has emerged as a top getaway for mountain and river leisure, cultural study tours and holiday trips across the Central Plains.
(2026-08-31). China Southern Cargo opens AI-powered international inbound cargo terminal in Guangzhou. ecns.cn China Southern Cargo has officially opened its new international inbound cargo terminal in Guangzhou, marking the first time the airline has applied artificial intelligence algorithms throughout the entire logistics process at an international cargo terminal.
(2026-09-01). Russia Escalates Air Strikes on Kyiv as Peace Efforts Continue. moderndiplomacy.eu Russian air attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region have entered their sixth consecutive day, killing nine people and injuring more than a dozen, according to Ukrainian authorities. The latest strikes have intensified pressure on Ukraine's capital as Moscow continues attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, border crossings and logistical facilities. Deadly Strikes Hit Kyiv Region Eight …
(2026-08-31). Full text of Xi's signed article in Egyptian media. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday published a signed article titled "Celebrating 70 Years of Solidarity, China and Egypt Embark on a New Journey" in Al-Ahram, Al-Akhbar and Al-Gomhuria ahead of his arrival in Egypt for a state visit.
(2026-09-01). Australia's energy transition: how's it going? onlineopinion.com.au The politicians say the energy transition is going great, but numbers don't lie.
(2026-09-01). Life's 'Last Universal Common Ancestor' May Predate Life Itself. portside.org Life's 'Last Universal Common Ancestor' May Predate Life Itself |
(2026-09-01). dtic Deputy Minister undertakes working visit to Czechia, Poland and Germany. sanews.gov.za dtic Deputy Minister undertakes working visit to Czechia, Poland and Germany | Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Deputy Minister John Steenhuisen is taking South Africa's trade and investment agenda to Europe, with a working visit to Czechia, Poland and Germany from 31 August to 10 September 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral economic relations and opening new opportunities for South African businesses. | The visit will focus on expanding trade, attracting investment and deepening industrial cooperation with three important European partners. | In Czechia, Steenhuisen will chair the sixth session of the…
(2026-08-31). China ready to advance hand in hand along path of modernization with Mongolia, says Xi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China is ready to work with Mongolia to foster more areas of growth for mutually beneficial cooperation and advance hand in hand along the respective paths of modernization.
(2026-09-01). President welcomes R4bn Volkswagen investment in Eastern Cape. sanews.gov.za President welcomes R4bn Volkswagen investment in Eastern Cape | President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed Volkswagen Group Africa's R4 billion investment linked to the introduction of the new Volkswagen Tengo, describing it as a vote of confidence in South Africa's manufacturing capabilities, workers and investment environment. | President Ramaphosa was speaking at Volkswagen Group Africa's 75th anniversary celebration at the company's Kariega plant in the Eastern Cape on Monday evening. | The investment will support the introduction of the Tengo, which will become the third model manufactured at the Kariega plant,…
(2026-08-31). China's railways transport 76.1 mln metric tons of cargo in Aug. 24-30. ecns.cn China's national railway network transported 76.103 million metric tons of cargo from Aug. 24 to 30, down 4.72% week on week, according to data released Monday by the Ministry of Transport.
(2026-08-31). Xi, Japarov chart new course for China-Kyrgyzstan ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said in Bishkek on Monday that China stands ready to work with Kyrgyzstan to deliver more practical cooperation outcomes that are tangible and accessible.
(2026-08-31). Xi says China ready to work with Uzbekistan to usher in new 'golden decade' for bilateral relations. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China stands ready to work with Uzbekistan to usher in a new "golden decade" for bilateral relations, as the two sides celebrate the 10th anniversary of the China-Uzbekistan comprehensive strategic partnership.
(2026-09-01). Tourism bolsters economic growth, accelerates job creation. sanews.gov.za Tourism bolsters economic growth, accelerates job creation | Tourism is not only about visiting South Africa's most beautiful places, but it is also an accelerator of job creation, bolsters the economy and reinvigorates villages, townships, small towns, heritage sites and national parks. | This according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who has touted the sector as one of the industries capable of attracting "investment, earn foreign revenue, strengthen localisation and create employment at scale". | During the launch of Phase three of the Government-Business Partnership, the President urged both the public and priva…
(2026-09-01). Sensible invalidations: striking down France's social media ban for minors. onlineopinion.com.au A French court asserts child rights and parental responsibilities are better guardrails for child social media access than blanket bans.
(2026-09-01). Poland Boosts Domestic Defence Production as Army Expands. moderndiplomacy.eu Poland is increasingly shifting its defence procurement strategy toward domestic and Central European production as it builds one of Europe's largest armies and seeks to reduce dependence on distant suppliers. The move reflects Warsaw's growing concern over Russia and lessons from the Ukraine war, which exposed the vulnerability of long and heavily concentrated defence supply …
(2026-08-31). Xi says China-Egypt ties a benchmark for China-Arab, China-Africa cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China-Egypt relations have become a benchmark for collective cooperation between China and Arab states and between China and Africa.
(2026-08-31). Xi expects stronger foundation, brighter future for China-Russia ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that, under his and Russian President Vladimir Putin's strategic guidance and through the joint efforts of both sides, the foundation of China-Russia relations will become ever stronger, their progress ever steadier, and their future ever brighter.
(2026-09-01). SADC must build its own knowledge to drive industrialisation, says Manamela. sanews.gov.za SADC must build its own knowledge to drive industrialisation, says Manamela | Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has warned that Southern Africa cannot achieve meaningful industrialisation if it continues exporting raw materials, while importing the knowledge, technology and finished products that capture the greatest value. | Speaking at the SADC Vice Chancellors' Meeting at Wits Business School in Johannesburg on Monday, Manamela said universities across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have a critical role to play in building the knowledge and human capabilities required to d…
(2026-08-31). Xi says China ready to deepen comprehensive strategic partnership with Egypt. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China stands ready to deepen its comprehensive strategic partnership with Egypt.
(2026-09-01). Laws that changed history: honouring 70 Years of women's struggle. sanews.gov.za Laws that changed history: honouring 70 Years of women's struggle | By Nomonde Mnukwa ⚪ "An unjust law is no law at all," this is a famous maxim attributed to St. Augustine; one of the most influential philosophers in history. It was also repeated by a well-known civil rights movement leader and activist Martin Luther King Jr who even took it further to say people have a moral responsibility to non-violently disobey unjust laws as they go against human dignity and fairness. | These words ring true to the events of 9 August 1956 where more than 20 000 women publicly declared that they would not be treated like…
(2026-09-01). Can Iran's Economy Withstand US Sanctions? moderndiplomacy.eu Iran says it has sufficient foreign currency reserves to withstand growing US economic pressure, as Washington intensifies sanctions aimed at weakening Tehran's economy and forcing it to change its policies. The statement comes amid severe economic pressures, including a record fall in the Iranian rial and very high inflation. Iran Signals Economic Resilience Central Bank …
(2026-09-01). Neutralità§t ist keine Feigheit. Sie ist àúberleben. strategic-culture.su Norwegen bezeichnet sich selbst gern als Friedensnation. Als ein Land, das Bràºcken baut, Abkommen aushandelt und auf der Seite des Và∂lkerrechts steht. Doch was geschieht, wenn der Bràºckenbauer zu einem Frontstaat wird — und wenn die Sprache des Friedens durch die Logik des Krieges ersetzt wird? | Im Gesprà§ch mit dem Schweizer Wissenschaftler Pascal Lottaz, auàüerordentlicher Professor an der Università§t Kyoto und einem der profiliertesten Forscher auf dem Gebiet der Neutralità§t in der internationalen Politik, bleibt eine Frage bestehen: Hat Europa eine der wenigen St…
(2026-09-01). SA records R20.1 billion trade surplus in July. sanews.gov.za SA records R20.1 billion trade surplus in July | South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R20.1 billion in July 2026, driven by trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN), according to the South African Revenue Service (SARS). | In a statement on Monday, SARS said the surplus was the result of exports worth R194.0 billion and imports amounting to R173.8 billion, including trade with BELN countries. | "The year-to-date preliminary trade balance surplus, from 1 January to 31 July 2026, was R130.9 billion, higher than the R100.6 billion surplus recorded during the comparable period…
(2026-09-01). The Datacenter Backlash Is Bringing the Entire Political Spectrum Together — Against Big Tech Billionaires. portside.org The Datacenter Backlash Is Bringing the Entire Political Spectrum Together — Against Big Tech Billionaires |
(2026-09-01). This Week in People's History, Sep 2—8, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Sep 2—8, 2026 |
(2026-08-31). Beijing-Kowloon Railway marks 30 years with 1.77 billion passenger trips recorded. ecns.cn China Railway Group said on Tuesday that the Beijing-Kowloon Railway, a 2,397-km north-south corridor linking Beijing with Shenzhen and onward to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, had logged about 1.77 billion passenger trips in the 30 years since its inauguration on Sept 1, 1996.
(2026-09-01). Syria's Exit: How Washington Uses Its Terror List as a Foreign Policy Tool. moderndiplomacy.eu The US State Sponsors of Terrorism designation has always claimed to be a counterterrorism instrument. Syria's removal, after 47 years on the list, confirms what analysts have argued for decades: it is a foreign policy lever, pulled and released according to strategic convenience, not terrorism assessments. Syria was placed on Washington's State Sponsors of Terrorism …
(2026-09-01). President Ramaphosa appoints head of the Special Investigating Unit. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa appoints head of the Special Investigating Unit | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Leonard Lekgetho as head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) with effect from today. | In a statement on Monday evening, The Presidency said President Ramaphosa made this appointment in terms of section 3(1)(a) of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act of 1996 (SIU Act), | Lekgetho succeeds Adv Andy Mothibi who exited his position as Head of the SIU on 1 February 2026, to become the National Director of Public Prosecutions. | "Lekgetho was subsequently appointed to act as head of…
(2026-09-01). Can Malaysia Safely Return Myanmar Refugees Amid Ongoing Conflict? moderndiplomacy.eu Malaysia is preparing to repatriate 1,476 Myanmar refugees on September 29 under a programme the government describes as voluntary. The move comes amid growing tensions over the presence of Myanmar refugees in Malaysia, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim previously saying Myanmar had agreed to accept 5,000 Rohingya refugees. Malaysia's Repatriation Plan The Malaysian government says …
(2026-09-01). When the lights go out in Libya's Cyrenaica. globalvoices.org
(2026-09-01). Israeli Officials Promote Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories About Israel. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-09-01). Quando una società inizia a rivoltarsi contro i propri figli. strategic-culture.su Il Collettivo Occidentale sta andando incontro alla propria autodistruzione. | Segue nostro Di recente, nel mio articolo, ho commentato l'attuale ondata di infanticidio e pedofilia in Brasile. All'epoca, spiegai come le società che invecchiano e si trovano in una fase terminale del declino inizino a sviluppare patologie collettive, spesso con i genitori che si rivoltano contro i propri figli. Discutei anche di come la tendenza del Brasil…
(2026-09-01). Tourism Month kicks off in South Africa. sanews.gov.za Tourism Month kicks off in South Africa | Tourism Month kicks off in South Africa today under the theme: "Growing South Africa's Tourism Sector in the Digital Era". | Speaking at the launch of Tourism Month recently, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille said tourism begins at home. | "We are a region of many nations, many cultures and many experiences connected by history, geography, family, trade and increasingly, by travel. | "Before we ask the world to discover South Africa, we must continue encouraging South Africans to discover their own country," she said. | De Lille said every time a South African travels in…
(2026-08-31). An extract from this morning's interview on Press TV (Iran). gilbertdoctorow.com The segment presented in the podcast below is part of a 30 minute discussion of the latest exchange: yesterday's US attack on an Iranian held island in the Strait of Hormuz and the Iranian revenge attack on the main US air base in Jordan. I shared the microphone with a Press TV journalist in their …
(2026-08-31). Oil rises over 3% as US, Iran resumes military attacks. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose more than 3.5% on Monday after the US attacked an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran said it had retaliated, as their conflict extended into its sixth month. | Brent crude futures were up $3.15, or 3.58%, to $91.25 a barrel at 0903 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was up $2.96, or 3.55%, to $86.36. | Read: Oil on track for weekly loss even as Iran tensions simmer | US forces struck two launchers on Iran's Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first known American strikes on the ‚Å country since l…
(2026-08-31). Panama Canal: China shows limits of Trump's new Monroe Doctrine. infobrics.org The Panama Canal dispute appeared to deliver Washington a major victory over Chinese influence in Latin America. Yet China responded through its commercial and maritime leverage, bringing Panama back to the negotiating table. The episode illustrates how difficult it is for the United States to dismantle China's wider economic presence in the region – and the limits of neo-Monroeism.
(2026-08-31). The Transnational Technocratic Machine: Class War Behind The Flags. popularresistance.org The story sold to populations is that the United States, China, Russia, and Iran are locked in geopolitical rivalry, each building separate military-industrial systems to confront the others. That narrative conceals the deeper structure. The weapons carry national markings. The technological base that makes them possible does not. Semiconductors, sensors, power electronics, microcontrollers, RF components, machine tools, and industrial equipment move through the same global commercial networks. Components pass through distributors, brokers, front companies, and third countries before they appear in missiles, dron…
(2026-08-31). Iranian president arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO summit, meets Indian PM Modi on sidelines. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek on Monday for a two-day visit to attend the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. | Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday, ANI news agency reported, the first meeting between the two leaders in two years. | Pezeshkian was accompanied by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iran's state-run news agency IRNA reported. | During the visit, Pezeshkian will hold bilateral talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on the sidelines of…
(2026-08-31). Post-Assad Syria and the Struggle for a New Security Architecture. moderndiplomacy.eu When Bashar al-Assad's regime collapsed in a political earthquake on 8 December 2024, it was far more than a mere political transition that occurred. The amount of time Bashar al Assad was in place Israel was up against a Syrian military establishment backed by Iranian, Russian and Hezbollah forces. That system was broken, taking away …
(2026-08-31). Headlines for August 31, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. Forces Target Iranian Launchers; Iran Retaliates Against U.S. Military Targets in the Region, U.S. Strikes Deal to Control 65 Billion Barrels of Venezuelan Oil, Death Toll in Nepal-Tibet Floods Surpasses 900 People, Flash Floods Sweep Grand Canyon National Park, Killing One Person, ICE Plans to Spend $2 Million to Purchase "Robot Dogs", Three Palestinians Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Occupied West Bank, Masked Israeli Settlers Attack NBC News Team Reporting in the Occupied West Bank, Israeli Strikes Kill Two Palestinians, Including 3-Year-Old Boy, in Gaza, Federal Judge Rules Trump Admin Violat…
(2026-08-31). US to respond to Iranian attacks on forces in Middle East: Trump. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the US would retaliate against Iran following missile and drone attacks on American forces in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). | "We're going to hit them hard. There will be a response," Trump told Fox News. | He noted that US air defence systems intercepted most of the incoming fire. One missile was identified as "not going to hit anything significant," and US forces allowed it to pass through the airspace, Trump said. | The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said early Monday it had struck the King Hussein and Azraq airbases in Jordan with ballist…
(2026-08-31). Netanyahu Boasts of Efforts To Convince US To Launch War Against Iran. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has boasted of his efforts to convince the US to launch a war against Iran, crediting his frequent appearances on US television networks and his "intimate knowledge" of US leaders. Netanyahu made the comments Sunday night on Israel's Channel 14, and a clip of his appearance was posted on X …
(2026-08-31). Iran, Israel, and McCarthyism 2.0: An interview with Joe Sims. cpusa.org 
Joe Sims, Co-Chair of the Communist Party USA, interviewed by Nameh-ye Mardom, publication of the Tudeh Party of Iran. h-ye Mardom: First, we would like you to briefly explain the viewpoint of the Communist Party USA on the current international situation and the role and position of U.S. imperialism in these conditions. If you could list three outstanding features to describe the current world situation, what do you think these three most important features of the present era are? | Joe Sims: The current international situation? It's a broad and challenging question — there's so much taking place,…
(2026-08-31). Irán promete responder a ataque estadounidense contra isla de Larak. radiohc.cu La Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán prometió hoy responder al ataque estadounidense contra la isla de Larak, en el estrecho de Ormuz, que causó muertos y heridos entre militares y civiles iraníes. | En un comunicado difundido por la televisión estatal IRIB, la Guardia Revolucionaria calificó la acción de agresión estadounidense-israelí y aseguró que tendrá una "respuesta y castigo", aunque no precisó el número de víctimas. | Medios iraníes reportaron explosiones en las inmediaciones de Larak y la agencia Tasnim indicó que Estados Unidos utilizó drones durante la operación. | Washington confirmó que sus fuerzas atac…
(2026-08-31). UAE reserves 'right to respond' to Iranian drone attack, calls it a 'dangerous escalation'. tribune.com.pk 
The United Arab Emirates condemned an Iranian drone attack on Monday as a "dangerous escalation" and a flagrant violation of its sovereignty. | The UAE reserves the right to respond, its foreign ministry said on Monday. | The military's air defences intercepted the Iranian drone over UAE territorial waters, the foreign ministry added. | Earlier, the UAE defence ministry said its air force engaged a drone over its territorial waters that had come from Iran | It did not provide further details on the drone, including whether it was shot down or its intended target. | Iranian state TV reported that its army had a…
(2026-08-31). Middle East war a boon for UAE defence giant with global ambitions. al-monitor.com In the heart of the Abu Dhabi desert, workers toil inside warehouses assembling drones and missiles for the UAE's Edge group, riding high on a wave of new demand for its weapons battle-tested by the Middle East war. | Throughout six months of US-Iran conflict, nearly 3,000 missiles and drones targeted the UAE, denting its image as a safe haven but providing a windfall for Abu Dhabi-owned EDGE, which is embarking on a major European expansion, executives told AFP.
(2026-08-31). Trump Confidante Laura Loomer Goes on Racist, Islamophobic Tirade Over Weekend. truthout.org This past weekend, far right activist Laura Loomer, an informal adviser to President Donald Trump, made a series of posts on X targeting Democratic lawmakers and candidates for office, as well as progressive media personalities, using racist and Islamophobic terms. In one post, Loomer tagged Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon (D), Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota), Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D… |
(2026-08-31). Trump's tariffs are affecting guitar builders and musicians. indybay.org The fantastic handmade Pikasso guitar for the great jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, built by luthier/guitar builder Linda Manzer.
(2026-08-31). Lebanon asks Greece to help enforce agreement with Israel. aljazeera.com After Greece agrees to Israeli weapons deal, Joseph Aoun asks Athens to help advance US-brokered framework agreement.
(2026-08-31). Tuesday 9/1: "American Doctor" Film – Gaza Genocide Frontline Hospitals & the Humanitarian Doctors. indybay.org Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mtn. View | 2575 California St. Suite 601, Mountain View, CA, 94040 | Rialto Cinemas Elmwood | 2966 College Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103 | Smith Rafael Film Center | 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, CA, 94901 | The New Parkway Theater…
(2026-08-31). Former Israeli premier says Israel associated with 'genocide' among US students. tribune.com.pk 
Israel has become associated with "genocide" among American students, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said. | "For the first time since the establishment of the State of Israel, among the American public, Israel has become a negative brand," Bennett said in a recent interview. | "If you ask an American student, 'Israel — what comes to mind?' They say genocide. That's the situation," Bennett said in an interview on the "Itai Segal Podcast" on the All-in platform. | Drawing a comparison with how countries are commonly associated with symbols, he added: "You say Italy — 'pasta, spaghetti…
(2026-08-31). Australian ruling elite demands stepped-up assault on opposition to Gaza genocide. wsws.org Military-intelligence chiefs and the Murdoch media have complained that the witch-hunting Royal Commission into Antisemitism did not go far enough in persecuting the pro-Palestinian movement.
(2026-08-31). More than 200 days under the Energy Blockade: The silent suffocation of the Cuban people. mronline.org 
So far in 2026, Cuba has received a single shipment of oil: some 100,000 metric tons of crude donated by Russia—and nothing else.
(2026-08-31). Gaza's archaeological heritage was destroyed in Israel's genocide. These volunteers are trying to salvage it from the rubble. mondoweiss.net 
As Israeli strikes leveled museums and 5,000-year-old sites across Gaza, volunteers dug through the rubble by hand to save what they could. Meanwhile, looted artifacts quietly resurfaced in a Paris exhibition.
(2026-08-31). Cirilo Fourth in the World Canoeing Championships in Poznan. radiohc.cu Havana, August 30 (RHC) — Cuban Yarisleidis Cirilo placed fourth in the C1 200 meters at the 2026 Poznan World Sprint Canoeing Championships, which concluded today in Poland. | She clocked 45.67 seconds in a high-voltage final that brought together several of the top athletes in the discipline, confirming her status as a fixture among the elite. | Liudmyla Luzan of Ukraine won convincingly with a time of 44.40 seconds, followed by Canadian Sophia Jensen (44.90) and American and defending champion Nevin Harrison (45.04). | "Not satisfied, but happy, because this has been a year of many challenges. Onward to w…
(2026-08-31). What If Donald Trump Had Been in Control When the Free World Faced Its Greatest Crises? truepublica.org.uk By Graham Vanbergen: History occasionally depends upon a leader possessing precisely the qualities Donald Trump lacks: patience, intellectual curiosity, emotional discipline, respect for expertise and the ability to distinguish national interest from personal advantage. Imagine Trump in the White House in 1940, as Hitler's armies swept across Europe. Imagine him confronting the Cuban missile crisis, …
(2026-08-31). Denuncia Viceministro cubano campaña mediática de EE.UU. contra la Isla. radiohc.cu El viceministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, denunció este domingo que Estados Unidos financia artículos de prensa para justificar una agresión militar contra Cuba, en medio de movimientos militares en Puerto Rico. | En un mensaje publicado en la red social Facebook, el diplomático señaló que ´la noticia de moda son los movimientos y manejos militares en Puerto Rico ª, pero advirtió que en ninguno de esos artículos aparece ´reflexión alguna sobre la legalidad de un acto criminal como el que se promueve ª. | Fernández de Cossío criticó que los textos omitan cua…
(2026-08-31). Trump and Weyler: Encircle and dominate by starvation. radiohc.cu Tatiana Coll * / La Jornada | The President of the Council of Ministers, dictator of Spain, and restorer of the monarchy, Cánovas del Castillo, faced with the overwhelming success of the invasion of the West by the independence fighters, declared that he was prepared to maintain control over Cuba "to the last man and the last peseta." To guarantee this, he appointed General Valeriano Weyler, on February 10, 1896, to head the Spanish army on the island. He was already well known to Cubans, since during the first Ten Years' War, he had executed entire families and burned and looted entire villages. This time, a tru…
(2026-08-31). Gaza Journalists Released From Israeli Jails Say Their Jobs Made Them Targets. truthout.org On August 9, 2026, Israeli authorities informed the Palestinian Commission of Detainees Affairs of the death of journalist Ihab Diab while in Israeli custody. According to the Palestinian Prisoners' Club, a nongovernmental organization that supports Palestinians incarcerated by Israel, Diab was arrested on December 12, 2023, from the home of one of his relatives in the northern Gaza Strip. |
(2026-08-31). Sunday 8/30: "American Doctor" Film – Gaza War Frontline Hospitals & the Humanitarian Doctors. indybay.org Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mtn. View | 2575 California St. Suite 601, Mountain View, CA, 94040 | Rialto Cinemas Elmwood | 2966 College Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103 | Smith Rafael Film Center | 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, CA, 94901 | The New Parkway Theater…
(2026-08-31). Monday 8/31: "American Doctor" Film: Gaza War Frontline Hospitals & the Humanitarian Doctors. indybay.org Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mtn. View | 2575 California St. Suite 601, Mountain View, CA, 94040 | Rialto Cinemas Elmwood | 2966 College Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103 | Smith Rafael Film Center | 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, CA, 94901 | The New Parkway Theater…
(2026-08-31). Talk World Radio: Israel Is Using Drones to Shoot Children in the Head. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about one of the ways in which the Israeli government has been murdering children in Gaza. Our guest, Dr. Mimi Syed, is a board-certified emergency medicine physician …
(2026-08-31). Trying to Choke Off the Weapons Behind Gaza. fpif.org For nearly three years, foreign ministries in Washington, London, and Brussels have debated arms embargoes on Israel in committee rooms, largely without result. Meanwhile, a much less formal network of ordinary people has been trying to accomplish the same goal from the ground up—one factory gate, one shareholder register, and one pension fund at a time. |
(2026-08-31). Venezuela's Maduro shares first photos from US detention. aljazeera.com Abducted Venezuelan leader's post appears to show him in US detention, published two days after US-Venezuela oil deal.
(2026-08-31). What are the implications of the US-Venezuela oil deal? aljazeera.com Opposition in Venezuela as interim leader insists the deal with Washington will help with the country's recovery.
(2026-08-31). JERUSALEM DAILY: JOURNALISTS ATTACKED. aljazeera.com Israeli pogroms target Palestinians and an NBC crew in the occupied West Bank.
(2026-08-31). Peace through education: Luang Po Uttama's vision for Sangklaburi. moderndiplomacy.eu SANGKLABURI — Nearly 500 kilometers away from Bangkok, Sangklaburi is a small-town in Kanchanaburi province, the western part of Thailand. It is surrounded by nature and wrapped in picturesque mountainsides. The province is bordered between Thailand and Myanmar. It is predominantly populated with the Mon and Karen hilltribes — the ethnic minorities of Myanmar who …
(2026-08-31). Nepal floods death toll over 730; 3,000 still untraceable. ummid.com The devastating flash floods in Nepal have claimed more than 730 lives and over 3,000 people, many of them Indian and foreign tourists, are still missing, officials said.
(2026-08-31). Nepal-China border floods death toll rises to 919, nearly 4,800 missing. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from devastating flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border has climbed to at least 919, while nearly 4,800 people remain missing, including 853 foreigners, authorities said Monday, six days after the disaster. | Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said 903 deaths have been confirmed in the country, with 4,247 people, including 592 foreigners, still missing. | Search and rescue operations are continuing across affected areas, with authorities also trying to reach workers stranded at several hydropower projects. | Among the missing on the Nepalese side a…
(2026-08-31). North Korea Says US Continuing Hostile Policy by Holding Trilateral Drills With South Korea and Japan, Calling for 'Denuclearization'. news.antiwar.com North Korea has said that the US is continuing a hostile policy toward Pyongyang despite President Trump recently scaling back joint US-South Korean war games and praising his relationship with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un. In a statement carried by the Korean Central News Agency, a North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that …
(2026-08-31). Solomon Islands 'dangles over the edge of political instability' as three ministers quit. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific reporters Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale's Government for Reform, Empowerment, Accountability and Transformation (GREAT) coalition appears headed for a major test after three of his most senior ministers formally quit on Monday. This comes after Wale, 57, who was elected to the top job just over 100 days ago, cut short a…
(2026-08-31). Bolivia's Attorney General Warns Officials Against Interfering in 'Cerimedo Case'. orinocotribune.com Bolivia's Attorney General Roger Mariaca warned government employees and officials from other institutions that if they try to interfere in the investigation against Fernando Cerimedo—the Argentinian adviser to President Rodrigo Paz—they will "face the consequences." | "For those senior officials of the Executive or any public institution of the State, who in one way or another want to block this investigation, want to monitor my prosecutors in Santa Cruz and in Bolivia, let them face the consequences," Mariaca said during a press conference. | For his part, the top Bolivian Public Ministry official s…
(2026-08-31). Nepal devastated by flash flood, Over 100 Indians among 500 untraceable. ummid.com Nepal, the Himalayan State, Wednesday August 26, 2026 suffered devastating flash flood, leaving several dead and some 500 missing, over 100 of them are Indians.
(2026-08-30). Xi says China ready to deliver more tangible cooperation outcomes with Kyrgyzstan. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said here on Monday that China stands ready to work with Kyrgyzstan to deliver more practical cooperation outcomes that are tangible and accessible.
(2026-08-31). Meet Divya Mahajan, The Youngest Ever to Swim Across North Channel. ummid.com Divya Mahajan, a 15-year-old Nashik girl, essayed history by becoming the youngest ever to swim across the North Channel in 15 hours and 50 minutes, on August 23, 2026.
(2026-08-31). Oh Canada: We Will Neither Cower Nor Bend. commondreams.org 
More insane idiocy from the petty huckster clown king whose idea of governance is threatening lawsuits, trade wars, buildings that won't put his name on them; bungling war and peace; flaunting Nazi loyalty queries and sadistic images of black men in chains; and distracting from it all with the dumbass geographic circlejerk of renaming "LAKe AMeRiCA." The Internet was born for this: Cue Donald Ducks, the Straits of Our Moose, Lake Dead Pedo Bestie, Lake Superior President Obama, and Lake Stupid ____ing Moron.Last week, when God killed the wrong 80-year-old in the 784th year of a presidency that feels like "bei…
(2026-08-31). Nepal floods horror: Death toll hits 903, over 4,200 missing as rescuers search blocked hydropower tunnels. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Nepal's devastating floods and mudslides have claimed at least 903 lives, while more than 4,200 persons remain missing, as rescue teams continue a difficult search for survivors and victims across the worst-hit areas.The disaster struck August 26 along the Nepal-Tibet border, when a huge mass of ice, rocks, mud and debris swept through settlements in Nepal before affecting areas across the border in China.The scale of the destruction has overwhelmed rescue and recovery teams, with hundreds of people still unaccounted for and several hydropower project workers feared trapped inside tunnels blocked b…
(2026-08-31). Xi says China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation entering 'golden period' of rapid development. ecns.cn The China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation has ushered in a "golden period" of rapid development, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday as he landed in Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 and a state visit to Kyrgyzstan.
(2026-08-31). SCO Summit 2026: PM Modi's Central Asia Chessboard. ummid.com The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was founded in 2001, evolving out of the "Shanghai Five" security dialogue among China, Russia and three Central Asian states formed after the Soviet collapse.
(2026-08-31). Tennis great Djokovic exits US Open in first round amid tears and pain. aljazeera.com Novak Djokovic's pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam ends in a five-set defeat to unseeded Argentinian player Mariano Navone.
(2026-08-31). Double standards and hypocrisy abound in the Sydney Swans' sex scandal. onlineopinion.com.au Is the shakedown becoming the most popular sport for Australians and ambulance-chasing lawyers?
(2026-08-31). Shafali stars as India crush Thailand. tribune.com.pk 
India opened their Women's T20 Asia Cup campaign with a 94-run victory over Thailand on Sunday, despite a late batting collapse after Shafali Verma's explosive half-century. | Third-ranked India raced to 159-9 after being 113-1, with opener Shafali anchoring the innings with a blistering 64 off 36 balls, including eight fours and three sixes. | Thailand fought back through Suleeporn Laomi, who took 3-26, while Sunida Chaturongrattana claimed 2-31 and Chanida Sutthiruang 1-14. | Shafali fell to a return catch off Laomi during the collapse as India lost eight wickets for 46 runs. | "I made a mistake that time. T…
(2026-08-31). GATE 2027 Registration Begins: Where and How to Apply. ummid.com IIT Madras has started through its official website 'gate2026.iitg.ac.in' from today i.e. Thursday August 27, 2026 Online Registration for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 (GATE 2027).
(2026-08-31). US draws European pushback with Russia G20 finance invite. al-monitor.com Russia's attendance at the…
(2026-08-31). Democracy Now! 2026-08-31 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 31, 2026; "Catastrophe of Unimaginable Proportions": Nepal Flood Death Toll Tops 900; Near 5,000 Still Missing; The Real Reason There's a Munitions Shortage? Too Many Wars & a Dysfunctional Pentagon: William Hartung; "Left Behind and Overlooked": Indiana Energy Company Left Majority-Black Gary Powerless for Weeks; "We're Not Going Back": Ron Daniels on the Legacy of 1972 Gary Convention & 1963 March on Washington; Jane Fonda Exclusive: Dolly Parton, a Feminist, Wrote the Anthem for Working Women with "9 to 5" | Headlines for August 31,…
(2026-08-31). North China's first trial 'cruise to nowhere' departs Tianjin with over 2,700 passengers. ecns.cn Cruise ship VISIO carrying over 2,700 passengers left the Port of Tianjin in North China's Tianjin for a three-day, two-night cruises-to-nowhere voyage from Saturday to early Monday, according to immigration authorities at the Port of Tianjin on Sunday.
(2026-08-31). Wird Bundeskanzler Merz deutsche Sanktionen gegen Russland verhà§ngen? Und falls ja, was wàºrde ihm das bringen? strategic-culture.su In der Presse, insbesondere in der Publikation Politico, sind beunruhigende Informationen aufgetaucht, wonach Bundeskanzler Merz beabsichtige, Russland fàºr versuchte Sabotageakte mit Drohnen am Flughafen Leipzig verantwortlich zu machen. Auf dieser Grundlage wolle er nationale deutsche Sanktionen gegen Russland verhà§ngen, um so sein Ansehen zu steigern oder sogar den Ausnahmezustand (‚ÄûNotstand") im Land auszurufen. | Doch ist ein solches Vorgehen des Kanzlers realistisch, und was wàºrde diese antirussische Hysterie Merz bringen? | Einerseits erscheint diese Version logisch: Mer…
(2026-08-31). It's Possible to Salvage Canadian-American Much More. warisacrime.org Canada and the United States have frequently maintained that they have a special relationship, characterized by the world's longest undefended international border, peaceful interaction, common values, and a close defense partnership through NATO. Nevertheless, the two nations are currently locked in an increasingly destructive battle. In late 2024, shortly after his re-election as U.S. President, …
(2026-08-31). "Killers of the Prophets" ? The Biblical Background of a "Quranic Accusation" muslimskeptic.com There is a particular criticism that is commonly directed against Islam, from both Jews and Christians. It is the assertion that the Israelites not only rejected but, in some cases, killed the prophets that God had sent to them. The Qur'an of course repeatedly informs us that the Children of Israel both persecuted and murdered …
(2026-08-31). FAA moves to fire 2 LaGuardia controllers before fatal runway-collision investigation is complete. wsws.org The threatened firings are a naked effort to scapegoat workers for chronic understaffing and unsafe conditions throughout the National Airspace System.
(2026-08-31). Peters blasts Solomon Islands cabinet ministers for move against PM Wale. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has blasted Solomon Islands cabinet ministers who moved against their leader on the eve of the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has been forced home to deal with a motion of no confidence from his…
(2026-08-31). A prisoner, a peacemaker, and Israel's defining choice. onlineopinion.com.au What if the man Israel has imprisoned for murder is also the only Palestinian capable of delivering peace? Marwan Barghouti embodies a paradox at the heart of the conflict: legitimacy born of resistance, yet committed to coexistence.
(2026-08-31). State by state: Who generates the most nuclear electricity? strategic-culture.su Nuclear power is the quiet giant of America's energy mix — carbon-free, constant, and controversial. But not every state pulls its weight. While some states have banned reactors, others have built their entire grid around them. This infographic ranks the top 10 nuclear-producing states, revealing who leads the atomic age, who's chasing them, and just how lopsided America's fission footprint really is.
(2026-08-31). 'Conscience' play review: Great political art focusing on McCarthyism of past and present. peoplesworld.org 
In the 1954 Best Picture winner On the Waterfront, washed-up boxer Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando) muses: "Conscience… that stuff can drive you nuts!" Ironically, the eight-time Oscar-winning labor drama shot on the docks of Hoboken was written and directed by people who "named names," snitching to the House Un-American Activities Committee, collaborating with the dictatorial …
(2026-08-31). Breaking up hospital and drug monopolies could save families $6,000 a year, report finds. nationofchange.org 
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(2026-08-31). Porcelain masterpiece born from father-son bet draws crowds in Shanghai. ecns.cn A white porcelain sculpture of Princess Yushu, a character from Jackie Chan's 2005 fantasy film The Myth, has become the centerpiece of an exhibition in Shanghai, its creation inspired by a father's bet with his teenage son.
(2026-08-31). Pro-government Turkish journalist calls for extermination of Syria's Arab Alawites. wsws.org A Turkish journalist with deep ties to the Erdoğan government made remarks on a major national television channel that sought to normalize the massacre of Arab Alawites in Syria.
(2026-08-31). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-08-31). The Danger Of Food Industry Deregulation Today. popularresistance.org When The Jungle was published in 1906, writer and journalist Upton Sinclair hoped his novel would advance socialism by exposing the plight of the wage slave, dangerous working conditions, and the general hopelessness that undermined the working class's struggle. Sinclair exposed the Chicago meatpacking industry and the workers who struggled within it, giving a voice to the voiceless while also exposing the corruption of those in positions of power. | The struggle of an immigrant family from Lithuania drives the plot, and Sinclair touches on working-class poverty, lack of social support, and poor living and workin…
(2026-08-31). The Trump regime dirty Yosemite secret land scheme. indybay.org The majestic beautiful Yosemite National Park is under attack by the corrupt Trump regime, the Department of the Interior, Jeffrey Pori, and the American public are being sold out by the dirty scheming government capitalists, and Ray McPadden, the Superintendent of Yosemite National Park! Yosemite National Park is our, not theirs!
(2026-08-31). "We're Not Going Back" : Ron Daniels on the Legacy of 1972 Gary Convention & 1963 March on Washington. democracynow.org 
As Gary, Indiana, recovers from flooding and a two-week power outage, we also speak with Ron Daniels, president of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century, who discusses the city's history as a site of Black struggle and organizing. In 1972, the city hosted the National Black Political Convention, which brought together thousands of activists to plan for increasing African American political power. Attendees included Coretta Scott King, Betty Shabazz, Jesse Jackson, Bobby Seale, Louis Farrakhan, Shirley Chisholm, Harry Belafonte and Amiri Baraka. | "It was one of the great gatherings in the hist…
(2026-08-31). Nurses and Allies Protest Use of Palantir's AI Tech at Hospitals. indybay.org On August 27, National Nurses United held protests in Palo Alto and seven other US cities. Together with community organizations they called on hospitals and elected officials to cut ties with the company Palantir due to its dangerous AI software. Photos here are from the Palo Alto demonstration.
(2026-08-31). Vote to move Uribe's massacre probe to Congress triggers infighting among Colombia's left. colombiareports.com Internal fractures within Colombia's leftist opposition burst into the open following a vote by five representatives of the Historic Pact (PH) party to transfer a criminal investigation against former President Alvaro Uribe to Congress' Accusations Commission. The controversy erupted after the five PH members of the committee backed a motion of Uribe's Democratic Center (CD) …
(2026-08-31). Can Meloni's Stability Record Survive Italy's 2027 Election? moderndiplomacy.eu Meloni Set to Break Italy's Stability Record Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is poised to lead the country's longest lasting government since World War Two, surpassing the previous record of 1,412 consecutive days held by Silvio Berlusconi. Meloni came to power in October 2022 and has maintained an unusually durable coalition in a country that …
(2026-08-31). How Is US Capital Shaping Europe's Defence Drone Industry? moderndiplomacy.eu CIA Linked Investor Opens Doors for German Drone Firm German drone maker Quantum Systems gained an early foothold in the United States with support from In Q Tel, a venture capital firm closely linked to U.S. intelligence agencies. The company's co CEO Sven Kruck told Reuters that U.S. investors helped Quantum Systems establish contacts in …
(2026-08-31). TN NEET UG Round 1 Allotment 2026 Today; Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) is releasing on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result, also called as Admission List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS (Medical) and BDS (Dental) Counselling 2026 for admission in different medical colleges of the state.
(2026-08-31). Nepal races to rescue trapped workers, as flood death toll surpasses 900. aljazeera.com Nepal officials say rescuers focusing on reaching workers in hydropower project tunnels in flood-stricken region.
(2026-08-31). More than 1,500 cyclists compete in Zhangjiajie cycling carnival. ecns.cn The 2026 Tianmen Mountain International Cycling Carnival was held in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, from Saturday to Sunday, attracting 1,531 cyclists from China and overseas.
(2026-08-31). Nepal: Climate crisis capitalism and the political economy of the Himalayas. links.org.au 
Floods do not affect everybody equally. Nepal's recent ecological disaster is simultaneously a class disaster, writes Kunal Chattopadhyay.
(2026-08-31). Tunisia swelters as power cuts disrupt water supplies. aljazeera.com Near 50C temperatures are driving record electricity demand, disrupting water supplies and straining health services.
(2026-08-31). New Delhi 2026: Can Egypt Turn BRICS Membership into Real Influence. infobrics.org New Delhi will host the 18th BRICS Summit under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability." The real question worth asking isn't just what discussions will take place, but what tangible outcomes the world — and Egypt in particular — can realistically expect once the summit concludes…
(2026-08-30). China sets unified methane emission monitoring standard for onshore oil and gas sector. ecns.cn China has approved a national standard providing technical guidelines for methane emission monitoring in the onshore oil and gas industry, according to the State Administration for Market Regulation.
(2026-08-31). How Do We Stop a Coup? We Organize. nationofchange.org 
With a thousand DOJ monitors ordered to polling places this November and troops not ruled out, a People's Action coalition of 500 groups is organizing a Labor Day mobilization to defend the vote.
(2026-08-31). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-08-31). National Council gives impetus to South Africa's fight against GBVF. sanews.gov.za National Council gives impetus to South Africa's fight against GBVF | Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) through the operationalisation of the National Council on GBVF, which will provide a permanent, statutory and multisectoral mechanism to coordinate, monitor and strengthen the country's response to the scourge. ⚪ Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga said the inaugural meeting of the National Council on Monday, marked a defining moment in South Africa's ongoing fight against GBVF and demonstrated g…
(2026-08-31). Trump designates protesters terrorists. How far will it go? responsiblestatecraft.org Protesting is terrorism. At least, that is the message that the Trump administration has communicated in a series of recent actions, culminating last week in its designation of the U.K.-based
(2026-08-31). Root urges England to be 'grown-ups'. tribune.com.pk 
England captain Joe Root urged his side to celebrate in a "grown-up way" after a 194-run success in the second Test at Lord's on Sunday sealed a series win over Pakistan. | Root returned for a second spell as Test captain following Ben Stokes's shock international retirement and back-to-back thrashings of Pakistan mean that England have now won a multi-match series for the first time since December 2024. | England's new-look pace quartet dismissed Pakistan for just 194 on Sunday as the hosts went 2-0 up in a three-match contest following their innings and 103-run win at Headingley. | But the build-up to the se…
(2026-08-31). Far-right Israeli minister storms Al-Aqsa Mosque under police protection. tribune.com.pk 
Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Monday under police protection, with circulating images showing him performing prayers inside. | Ben-Gvir entered the compound accompanied by police guards and several Israeli occupiers, an official from the Islamic Endowments Department in Jerusalem told Anadolu on condition of anonymity. | Images circulated on social media showed the minister performing prayers in the eastern section of the mosque. | Ben-Gvir, the leader of the far-right Jewish Power party, has stormed the Al-Aqsa Mo…
(2026-08-31). Fantasy-inspired library draws crowds to Jiangxi's Wuyuan. ecns.cn A library featuring Western fantasy-inspired architecture in Wuyuan County, Jiangxi Province, has become a popular tourist attraction since opening to the public on Aug. 10.
(2026-08-31). Thursday 9/17: Constitution Day Community Conversation. indybay.org 2450 E Charleston Rd | Mountain View, CA 94043…
(2026-08-31). Bessent defends sanctions push as US, Iran trade strikes. al-monitor.com The top Treasury official spoke a week after launching a new economic squeeze on Iran.
(2026-08-31). "Left Behind and Overlooked" : Indiana Energy Company Left Majority-Black Gary Powerless for Weeks. democracynow.org 
Thousands of residents recently spent two weeks without power in Gary, Indiana, following a storm that ripped through the majority-Black city. The blackout ground the city to a halt, trapping residents in their apartments, forcing the closure of many businesses and leading to fuel shortages at gas stations. Officials in Indiana estimate the storm might have caused up to $5 billion in damage in Gary and other communities. | "We're still in the recovery phase, as we speak," says Gary Mayor Eddie Melton, who underscores that "hardening the infrastructure" should be a priority for the NI…
(2026-08-31). Top US general says no plans to deploy troops for 2026 midterm elections. aljazeera.com Remarks come in response to concerns from Democrats that military could be used to interfere in elections.
(2026-08-31). Releases, Not Transfers, Must Be at the Center of Prison Closure Plans. truthout.org For decades, the California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) in Norco has been known for its deplorable conditions: extreme heat, pest infestations, unreliable programming, and water so unsafe that guards refuse to drink it. As residents of CRC, we experienced these conditions firsthand. So we celebrated when the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) announced in August 2025… |
(2026-08-31). What to Know Before Taking a Helicopter from Athens to Folegandros. thecanary.co 
Travelling from Athens to Folegandros can involve several stages when using traditional transport. Travellers may need to reach a port, wait for a ferry, and then continue to their accommodation after arrival. For people with limited time, helicopter travel can offer a more direct way to reach the island while reducing the number of connections. […] | By
(2026-08-31). Hip-Hop's Long Embrace Of The Black August Movement. newsone.com 
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty | Hip-Hop began as a platform for Black youth to document their daily survival under poverty and city neglect, offering a raw dispatch from the streets, capturing police abuse and surveillance, prison expansion, and the systemic pressures facing politically maligned Black neighborhoods. | By the time Hip-Hop was born on the streets of New York City, organizers from the Black liberation movement had spent decades fighting to dismantle police brutality, urban starvation, and systemic economic exclusion. Many of these activists and freedom fighters paid the ultimate price with their f…
(2026-08-31). The second worst MAGA Trump calamity — more than equal to its Constitutional concussion. nationofchange.org 
Robert S. Becker on the deeper, still-unfolding costs of Trumpism beyond its constitutional violations.
(2026-08-31). Why some US Republicans want to punish Australia over new charges for tech giants. nationofchange.org 
Australia is being called a 'loser country' over the News Bargaining Incentive.
(2026-08-31). Foreign lawfare threatens Transatlantic energy security. wattsupwiththat.com The administration should use appropriate diplomatic and legal channels to defend American judgments and make the resilience of U.S. energy infrastructure part of the transatlantic security conversation.
(2026-08-31). ICRC Vice President: Arms Trade Treaty must be translated into action. icrc.org Speech given by Jàºrg Lauber, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the 12th Conference of States Parties – Arms Trade Treaty, 24 August 2026, Geneva…
(2026-08-31). Federal Court Blocks FIU's Ban On Expressive Activities Inside University Buildings. scheerpost.com Alexandra Martinez Prism A federal judge has temporarily blocked Florida International University (FIU) from enforcing its blanket ban on expressive activities inside university buildings. The ruling favored students who challenged disciplinary action stemming from a silent protest against the university's agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The preliminary injunction, issued Aug. 24, comes 12 days after the student-led group ICEBreakers filed …
(2026-08-31). Nigeria's Dambe is evolving. Its communities should not be left behind. globalvoices.org If Dambe becomes increasingly commercialised, who establishes the policies governing it?Originally published on By Nshua Cali-Dibang | As Dambe fighters gather for a contest, the scene can look like a simple fight. Two opponents face one another, surrounded by drums, chants and spectators waiting for the first strike. Yet…
(2026-08-31). Turkish F-16s Launch Airstrikes Near Mogadishu as US-Backed Somali Government Fights Major Battle With al-Shabaab. news.antiwar.com Turkish F-16 fighter jets have carried out airstrikes outside Mogadishu as US-backed Somali federal government forces have been locked in a major battle with al-Shabaab over Basra, a village about 22 miles northwest of the Somali capital. Garowe Online reported that Turkish strikes targeted al-Shabaab, but Ankara and Mogadishu have yet to officially confirm them. Local sources …
(2026-08-31). Early action and respect for IHL can prevent acute food insecurity in armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN Security Council open debate on conflict-related food insecurity, 25 August 2026, New York…
(2026-08-31). Gyan Shikhar invites applications for free NEET/JEE coaching. ummid.com Bhopal based Gyan Shikhar Foundation has invited application from the eligible candidates from the underprivileged and economically disadvantaged section for its Super 50 Program designed to provide free coaching to students preparing for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) and Joint Entrance Exam (JEE).
(2026-08-31). Dolly Parton Was a Proud Union Sister. portside.org Dolly Parton Was a Proud Union Sister |
(2026-08-31). Grandpa Don't Preach — Blood Is On Your Sleeves. ummid.com RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's speech at Madison Square in New York, 'Call to Action' for peace, needs public scrutiny as it comes at a time when the persecution of Muslims in India has become a global folklore.
(2026-08-31). Jon Ronson, 101 Princesses, and a World of Unraveling Men. whyy.org A series of panicked text messages from his son led author Jon Ronson to a castle in Connecticut. The owner had a strange plan: cast 101 women as "princesses" for a reality show, with him as king. What started as one bizarre story led Ronson somewhere much bigger — into the lives of men who've dropped out of work and society, and the search for purpose in a world built on content and fantasy.
(2026-08-31). After Iran, US signals major security shift in the Middle East. responsiblestatecraft.org When President Donald Trump congratulated Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan for signing the Mecca Pact,
(2026-08-31). The Real Reason There's a Munitions Shortage? Too Many Wars & a Dysfunctional Pentagon: William Hartung. democracynow.org 
Top U.S. military leaders have reportedly advised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth against extending the war in Iran because ongoing operations in the Middle East have degraded the Pentagon's ability to confront threats elsewhere. According to The Washington Post, the warnings appeared in a classified assessment for Hegseth prepared by the heads of the Army, Navy and Air Force and the four-star commanders overseeing U.S. operations throughout Europe, Asia and Latin America. This comes after multiple reports have revealed the U.S. is facing a critical munitions shortage, having used up much of its global stock…
(2026-08-31). UAE investment fuels postwar economic recovery with $7B property deal. al-monitor.com The deal would see UAE-based Arada develop a major real estate project in Damascus.
(2026-08-31). Out-of-touch Trump says communities that reject AI data centers will be 'backwards and poor'. therealnews.com 
(2026-08-31). Western hawks are pushing Ukraine to draft its women. responsiblestatecraft.org Ukraine is already suffering a severe demographic crisis as a result of the
(2026-08-31). Iran Vows Plan To Overcome US Economic Siege. popularresistance.org In a statement issued on 29 August, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian committed to the economic and political course laid out by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, placing inflation, employment, and reducing the country's reliance on the US dollar at the center of the country's agenda. | Pezeshkian's statement came in response to Khamenei's Government Week message, which emphasized investing in domestic production and markets under national control. He highlighted the Leader's confidence in the government as its greatest asset.
(2026-08-31). Sunday 8/30: : Film Showing. indybay.org Grace Baptist Church | 484 E San Fernando Street | San Jose, CA 95112, USA…
(2026-08-31). China establishes first two-way laser communication 'highway' between Earth and the moon. ecns.cn China has established its first high-speed two-way laser communication over a distance of more than 400,000 kilometers between Earth and the moon, according to the Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2026-08-31). Why are Western hawks pushing Ukraine to draft its women? responsiblestatecraft.org Ukraine is already suffering a severe demographic crisis as a result of the
(2026-08-31). Preparing for a Return to Work After the Summer Holidays. thecanary.co 
After several weeks away from work, returning to the office after the summer holidays can require some preparation. The holiday period provides an opportunity to relax and take a break from daily responsibilities, but returning to a normal working routine often means dealing with a busy inbox, upcoming deadlines and a number of outstanding tasks. […] | By
(2026-08-31). NASA launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to survey dark energy, dark matter. wsws.org Roman is the most capable deep space survey telescope ever built and will be used to study dark energy, exoplanets, supernovae and much more.
(2026-08-31). Hakeem Jeffries And Jared Kushner Meeting Reveals Ugly Truths About US Politics. popularresistance.org According to the New York Times, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held an undisclosed, i.e. secret, meeting with Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law. "The rare engagement was held in a private space in New York City, offered up by a mutual friend of the two men, according to two people with knowledge of the meeting and a third who was briefed on it." | While millions of Democratic Party voters worry about Trump interfering in the voting process in the November midterm elections or demand investigations of the Trump administration or even impeachment of Trump himself, one of their "leaders" is meeting wi…
(2026-08-31). Texas Expected to Pass Controversial New Curriculum Emphasizing Christianity. truthout.org A rewrite of what Texas high schoolers learn in history, government and geography is expected to receive final approval this week. The Texas State Board of Education will decide, for example, whether public school students must learn how "biblical imagery and founding principles of equality and justice from the Declaration of Independence" connect to Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream"… |
(2026-08-31). Yili H1 2026: Both revenue and core operating profit deliver growth. ecns.cn On August 26, Yili Group released its 2026 Interim Report. In the first half of the year, the company advanced in both scale and quality, posting total revenue of RMB 64.49 billion, up 4.13% year on year, and core operating profit of RMB 8.38 billion, up 10% year on year.
(2026-08-31). "Borders don't mean anything to the workers" : National Steel Car strikers in Hamilton, Ontario speak out. wsws.org WSWS reporters along with supporters of Will Lehman visited the picket line at the National Steel Car plant in Hamilton, Ontario…
(2026-08-31). In Numbers: China's data industry tops $1 trillion in 2025. ecns.cn China's data industry reached 6.78 trillion yuan (approximately $1 trillion) in 2025, up 15.7% year on year.
(2026-08-31). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-08-31). One dead and about 15 people missing after flash flood in Grand Canyon. aljazeera.com Dozens evacuated from US national park after flash flood hits the area of Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch.
(2026-08-31). Luanda Summit: Africa's moment to strengthen its security. radiohc.cu 
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AU), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, called on Sunday for the summit in Luanda to produce the necessary decisions to strengthen Africa's capacity to collectively assume responsibility for its peace and security. | Youssouf, speaking at the 21st Special Session of the AU Assembly on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa, reiterated the numerous peace and security challenges currently facing the continent. | He mentioned that from southern and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Somalia and the Sahel, from Libya to northern Mozambique, and including Madagasca…
(2026-08-31). Israel's Ben Gvir Posts AI Video Depicting Starving Palestinian Prisoners. news.antiwar.com Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Sunday posted an AI-generated video depicting the starvation of Palestinian prisoners as he continues to boast of his efforts to impose harsher conditions on Palestinians held in Israeli jails.
(2026-08-31). Man Utd storm back against Ipswich. tribune.com.pk 
Bruno Fernandes's hat-trick inspired a Manchester United fightback from a goal down to thrash Ipswich 5-2 and get their Premier League season up and running on Sunday. | After a nightmare 2-0 defeat to Hull last weekend, another newly-promoted side had the Red Devils on the ropes when Leif Davis opened the scoring for the Tractor Boys. | But Fernandes blasted home to level before half-time and then converted from the penalty spot after a Jacob Greaves own goal put United in front. | The United captain completed his hat-trick from close range before adding an assist to his fine afternoon for Bryan Mbeumo. | "It…
(2026-08-31). West Papuan leader calls on Pacific Forum to 'break its silence' and denounce Indonesian military violence. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report An exiled West Papuan leader living in Australia is calling on Oceania leaders at the Pacific Island Forum meeting in Palau this week to condemn growing military violence in the Indonesian-ruled Melanesian region. Paula Makabory, an executive member of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), has also appealed to Melanesian…
(2026-08-31). Marquez wins Aragon MotoGP Grand Prix. tribune.com.pk 
Marc Marquez claimed a dominant victory at the Aragon MotoGP to put himself firmly in the title hunt on Sunday, with Pedro Acosta finishing second and Marco Bezzecchi third. | Seven-time MotoGP champion Marquez has a strong record at the MotorLand circuit and climbed to second in the overall standings behind Jorge Martin, who came fifth. | Last year's winner Marquez trails his Spanish compatriot by just 19 points, knocking Italian Bezzecchi down to third, 24 points behind Martin. | It was Marquez's fourth win of the season, all of those coming within the last six races as he reignited his title bid in spectacu…
(2026-08-31). Cristiano Ronaldo's 978th Career Goal Helps Al-Nassr Beat Al-Taawoun. ummid.com Legendary Portuguese Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's 978th Career Goal helped Al-Nassr FC defeat Al-Taawoun in their latest Saudi Pro League 2026-27 Group Match Friday at Awwal Park in Riyadh.
(2026-08-31). Saturday 8/29: San Francisco social movements: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-31). Inside the Sahel's War Economy: How Juntas and Jihadists Tax the Same Fuel Trucks. moderndiplomacy.eu Ten months into al-Qaeda's blockade of Bamako, the fuel still arrives. Since JNIM's spokesman announced the campaign on 3 September 2025, the group has destroyed more than 300 tankers on the highways from Senegal, Ivory Coast and Guinea that carry 95% of Mali's imported fuel. Yet by July 2026, over 1,000 tankers had reached the …
(2026-08-31). Promises and fissures in Sino-Indian boundary negotiations. moderndiplomacy.eu The Special Representatives (SRs) Mechanism on the India-China Boundary Question completed 25 rounds of talks when China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosted India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in Beijing on August 25, 2026. Initiated in 2003, it operates above all other levels of engagement between the two sides, including technical, military, and expert levels …
(2026-08-31). The Hour of the Furnaces: Internationalism in Difficult Times. mronline.org 
The task is to recognize the political capacities that remain and to build relationships with those who continue to organize and struggle, here and abroad.
(2026-08-31). Ronald Sakolsky who supported China's desertification control efforts visits China's National Museum in Beijing. ecns.cn Twenty-six years ago, while in China on a teaching exchange program, Sakolsky raised 5,000 U.S. dollars to support the tree-planting efforts of Chinese desertification advocate Yin Yuzhen. With the funds, Yin and her family went on to plant more than 50,000 trees and created a forest in the desert.
(2026-08-31). Military leaders warn Hegseth on Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-31). People return to their flood-ravaged homes in Nepal. aljazeera.com Survivors in Nepal's Nuwakot district are digging through mud and debris for belongings left behind by flash floods.
(2026-08-31). CDF Munir, Khawaja Asif meet Turkish defence minister in Istanbul. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Monday met with Türkiye's National Defence Minister Ya≈üar Güler ahead of the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee formed under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. | The Turkish Ministry of National Defence announced the meeting on X. | Millî Savunma Bakanƒ± Ya≈üar Güler ile Pakistan Kara Kuvvetleri ve Savunma Kuvvetleri Komutanƒ± Mare≈üal Syed Asim Munir'in görü≈ümesinden görüntüler..
(2026-08-31). Humanitarian catastrophe unfolds in Nepal after floods. wsws.org Thousands are missing and displacement camps are short of food and medicine, while the imperialist countries have pledged a pittance in aid.
(2026-08-31). "Irregular Army: How the US Military Recruited Neo-Nazis, Gang Members, and Criminals to Fight the War on Terror" — book review. mronline.org 
Kennard's Irregular Army alarmingly exposes the open door to violent, far-right elements in the US army. This should be connected to imperial overreach, argues Reece Goscinski.
(2026-08-31). Why Should Censorship on Sonia Gandhi's Book Worry Every Indian? ummid.com As we see Penguin Random House India has sought changes and deletions to Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Mrs. Sonia Gandhi memoir — changes that she reportedly rejected, certainly raise serious and troubling questions.
(2026-08-31). KSE-100 falls 191.69 points to 177,504.81 amid volatile trading. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week under pressure on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index losing 569.66 points, or 0.32%, within minutes of trading to reach 177,126.84 by 9: 34am. The index then recovered sharply from the early fall, but the rebound failed to hold as selling pressure returned later in the session. | By 1: 34pm, the KSE-100 was trading at 177,504.81, down 191.69 points, or 0.11% from the previous close of 177,696.50. | The index moved between an intraday high of 178,138.68 and a low of 176,991.70, reflecting a trading range of more than 1,100 points. | Selling was observed in k…
(2026-08-31). Gary, Indiana residents still without power weeks after storm. wsws.org Over 300,000 people lost power after hurricane-strength winds and multiple tornadoes downed power lines, trees and utility poles across the Calumet region.
(2026-08-31). Imam injury revives old PCB inquiry. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq's latest injury has revived questions over a previous inquiry into his fitness during the team's 2025 tour of New Zealand. | According to local media report while citing sources, saying, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to examine the circumstances surrounding his latest setback. | Imam came under scrutiny after suffering a calf injury that forced him to miss batting in both innings of Pakistan's second Test against England at Lord's. | The development has brought renewed attention to an incident during Pakistan's tour of New Zealand in March 2025, when a PCB inquiry commi…
(2026-08-30). Xi says China ready to work with Kyrgyzstan to enhance alignment of development strategies. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that China stands ready to work with Kyrgyzstan to better align development strategies, deepen exchanges of experience in governance, deliver more tangible and accessible outcomes of practical cooperation, and make substantive progress in building a China-Kyrgyzstan community with a shared future.
(2026-08-31). CEOs Get Rich Underpaying Their Workers and Then Don't Stand Up for Them. scheerpost.com Sarah Anderson Inequality.org Low-wage US workers have faced multiple rising threats to their economic and personal security over the past year. Aggressive Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions have terrorized immigrant workers, who are disproportionately represented at the bottom of the corporate ladder. Congress approved the largest cuts in history to public assistance programs that millions of low-wage workers have to …
(2026-08-31). Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agree to establish secretariat under joint defence pact. al-monitor.com Aug 31 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed to establish a secretariat in Saudi Arabia under their Mecca joint defence agreement, which will initially be headed by a Pakistani secretary-general for three years, the three countries said in a joint statement on Monday.• The three countries' representatives met in Istanbul on Monday.• The countries will work to strengthen their collective defence capabilities and cohesion of their armed forces, the statement said.
(2026-08-31). WBW News Action: Boycotting the War Machine. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2026-08-31). Vanuatu Special Envoy calls for PIF to 'reopen' issue of Pacific access to West Papua. asiapacificreport.nz Vanuatu Daily Post The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) should revisit a proposal for an independent regional delegation to visit West Papua and assess reported human rights concerns, says Vanuatu Special Envoy on Decolonisation and Maritime Boundaries Delimitation Joe Natuman. With the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) opening today, Natuman said Pacific leaders would…
(2026-08-31). China-Malaysia sports exchange event kicks off in Haikou. ecns.cn A China-Malaysia sports and cultural exchange event kicked off in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, on Saturday afternoon, with six teams from both sides competing in two days.
(2026-08-31). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-31). 614 Reasons To Tax The Rich. levernews.com 
(2026-08-31). India, Iran hold sidebar as SCO summit opens amid US strikes. al-monitor.com The meetings come as tensions between Tehran and Washington have once again escalated.
(2026-08-31). VIPS MEMO: Dangerous talk of Putin's 'Loss' in Ukraine. strategic-culture.su VIPS tells President Trump that once apprised of the reality on the ground (and in the air) by his intelligence advisors, he might choose to do what is in his power to end the disaster in Ukraine. | Join us on , , and . | Contact…
(2026-08-31). Modi-Putin hug sends big message at SCO: India urges Russia to move beyond 'endless war' | Ukraine. hindustantimes.com PM Modi delivers a strong peace message to Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO summit, urging Russia to move from "endless war" to an "end of war" in Ukraine. Calling peaceful resolution the "call of humanity," Modi invoked the shared message of Gandhi and Buddha — the path of peace.
(2026-08-31). Can Nepal and China Prevent the Next Himalayan Disaster? moderndiplomacy.eu Nepal Seeks Stronger Cooperation With China Nepal is renewing calls for greater cooperation with China on disaster monitoring and early warning systems after a devastating Himalayan flash flood killed hundreds and left thousands missing along the Nepal China border. The disaster has highlighted longstanding concerns over the limited exchange of information between the two countries …
(2026-08-31). China International Big Data Expo concludes in Guiyang, with 87 innovations unveiled. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Big Data Expo concluded in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, on Sunday, attracting more than 16,000 participants from 21 countries and regions, according to the Guizhou provincial government.
(2026-08-31). Australia: Teachers speak out against union sellout in Victoria. wsws.org "Agreement after agreement has seen our working conditions deteriorate while outcomes that fall well short of what staff originally fought for are presented as victories."
(2026-08-31). RIA NOVOSTI : Russian ambassador Denis Gonchar Russia has no reason to attack Belgium or any other NATO country. gilbertdoctorow.com 
(2026-08-31). Xi says major projects, including China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, are progressing steadily. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that major cooperation projects with Kyrgyzstan, including the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, have progressed steadily in recent years, providing effective support for the development of both countries, benefiting their people and promoting peace, stability and prosperity in the region.
(2026-08-31). University of Pennsylvania sues to block graduate students from union representation. peoplesworld.org 
PHILADELPHIA—The University of Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit against the graduate student workers' union in an effort to exclude hundreds of first- and second-year students from the bargaining unit. This marks a new high in tensions over enforcement of the graduate student workers' collective bargaining agreement. The complaint asks the court to declare that first- and …
(2026-08-31). Alabama Utility Partners With Flock to Sell More Surveillance to Cities. truthout.org Darrell Nance knows he's being watched. We all are. Nance, a longtime resident of the city and founder of DeFlock Birmingham, can easily point out the cameras to you if you're interested. It's not much of a challenge. Every few blocks, it's inevitable. Another surveillance camera, or two, or three, tucked at the top of a power pole, or two, or three, carefully recording from above. |
(2026-08-31). Polls: Nevada voters prioritize public lands over mining, energy. strategic-culture.su By Suzanne POTTER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Protection of public lands is a top issue for a large majority of Nevada voters, acco…
(2026-08-31). Millions mourn singer Dolly Parton. wsws.org The loss of country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton is keenly felt by artists and audiences alike throughout the world.
(2026-08-31). How will the Mecca agreement become an operational framework? aljazeera.com Officials from Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan meet to discuss implementing the pact.
(2026-08-31). Huge Scandal Exposes How USA Uses Criminals To Manipulate Elections in Latin America. orinocotribune.com 
By Ben Norton — Aug 29, 2026 | Latin America has been rocked by a major scandal that says everything about how politics works in the 21st century. | It demonstrates how some powerful right-wing groups, with wealthy corporate backers and close links to the US government, have created a sophisticated machine of election manipulation. | They weaponize social media, with armies of bots that spread nonstop disinformation, deceiving voters to put in power ultra-conservative leaders who will promote the interests of Washington and US corporations. | At the center of this campaign of election meddling is a crimin…
(2026-08-31). 'She should resign': Rehoboth Beach mayor calls for city commissioner's job after report details alleged harassment and abuse. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? A recently released investigative report found that Rehoboth Beach City Commissioner Suzanne Goode engaged in "an escalating and pervasive pattern of abusive, harassing and unprofessional conduct" toward city employees. | The report analyzed emails Goode sent in June and July to employees and other elected officials, as well as correspondence regarding efforts to mitigate Goode's behavior. The employees who received emails from Goode were also interviewed. | The investigatio…
(2026-08-31). New Zealand to deepen involvement in Ukraine war. wsws.org The National Party-led government and opposition Labour Party both support the extension of NZ's training of Ukrainian conscripts.
(2026-08-31). The Trump Administration's Plan for Protecting Consumers? Politely Ask Companies to Behave. nationofchange.org 
Rather than investigate a buzzy fintech startup for throwing users' accounts into chaos, the Russell Vought-led Consumer Financial Protection Bureau trusted that the company was "back on track." Customers soon learned the hard way that this wasn't true.
(2026-08-31). Who Ran The WNBA This Week: Angel Reese Owns The Glass, Clark Mitchell Make History Dallas Gets In. newsone.com 
Source: Michael Reaves / Getty | The WNBA has officially hit pause, but not before Week 14 gave us one more loaded stretch of basketball. With the league beginning a 16-day break for the FIBA World Cup, every team has now played 40 games and has just four remaining when action resumes September 17. More importantly, all eight playoff spots are officially spoken for. | That means the final week of the regular season will be almost entirely about positioning. Minnesota still owns the league's best record at 31-9, but Golden State sits only two games back. Atlanta and Indiana are tied at 26-14, while Dallas, New…
(2026-08-31). Israeli outposts expand as Palestinian homes are demolished. aljazeera.com Israeli forces demolish Palestinian homes in Nablus, while in Hebron settlers cleared land for a new outpost.
(2026-08-31). Europe falling behind in US priorities. infobrics.org Europe seeks strategic autonomy due to a lack of confidence in the American security umbrella.
(2026-08-31). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-08-31). Texas Swing County Could Shut Down 92 Polling Places Before Midterm Election. truthout.org Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico is pushing for one of Texas' most important swing counties to drop plans to close nearly a third of its polling places before November's midterms. Amid public outcry, the Commissioners Court for Tarrant County — which contains Fort Worth and borders Dallas — plans to hold a vote on Tuesday on whether to shutter 92 of the polling places used in… |
(2026-08-31). Why Solidarity Is Vital To Freeing Imprisoned Human Rights Defenders. scheerpost.com Mandeep Tiwana and Susan Marx Waging Nonviolence A global campaign proves that ordinary people can free political prisoners through the simple act of standing witness. But the work is far from finished. Every Aug. 30, the world marks the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. Beneath the official statements and solemn commemorations lies a stark, …
(2026-08-31). ICE Gestapo expands deportation flights to third countries in Africa. wsws.org Deportees sent to Liberia described being shackled for hours, denied access to restrooms and assaulted after protesting their forced removal to countries where they have no ties.
(2026-08-31). NATO's big Ukraine bet in danger? Peskov delivers most savage warning yet amid Kaliningrad fears. hindustantimes.com Russia has issued a fresh warning to Kyiv, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claiming Ukraine is "inevitably heading for defeat" despite continued Western and NATO support. Peskov accused Kyiv of escalating the conflict by targeting civilian infrastructure and economic sectors inside Russia, while insisting Moscow will continue delivering what he called an "adequate" response.
(2026-08-31). Maharashtra NEET UG Allotment List 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) publishing today i.e. Sunday August 30, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 First Selection List of CAP Round 1 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year Health Science Courses MBBS and BDS (Group A).
(2026-08-31). As Schools Reopen, Who Protects Students From Teacher Influencers Who Turn Them Into Content? [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: fizkes / Getty | As a new school year begins, districts across the country will restrict students' cellphone and social media use in classrooms. But what happens when the adult holding the camera phone is a teacher-influencer with a large social media following and districts pay little, if any, attention to what educators disclose about students online? | That question became urgent in Houston's Fifth Ward just days into the school year at the historically Black Phillis Wheatley High School. A new teacher who had already built an online following as a food influencer posted a tearful video complaining…
(2026-08-31). Tuesday 9/29: "Ghost in the Machine" : Doc Film on Unchecked Eugenic Roots of AI Technology. indybay.org The New Parkway Theater | 474 24th Street | Oakland, CA 94612 | Film will be available on PBS Independence Lens | starting Sept 12, 2026 | Or rent the film for streaming here: notaidoc.com/…
(2026-08-31). UK Prime Minister Burnham U-turns over Thames Water nationalisation. wsws.org Burnham's retreat confirms the real character of his government: a continuation of the profit‚Äëdriven order that has looted public infrastructure for decades.
(2026-08-31). Colombia: Humanitarian Crisis Worsens in Chocó Due to Armed Violence Following Earthquake. orinocotribune.com The Colombian department of Chocó is experiencing a complex humanitarian crisis caused by the convergence of armed violence, forced displacement, confinements, environmental damage, and the ravages of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that occurred on August 10. | This crisis was declared in a public statement by the Ombudsman's Office, urging national and local authorities to activate emergency response protocols immediately. | The entity warned that the emergencies distinctly and severely impact Afro-descendants, indigenous peoples, and rural communities in the region. | According to the statement, there has been a…
(2026-08-31). 2026 Chinese Culture Land opens in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of the 2026 Chinese Culture Land was held on Sunday in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Around 400 local primary and secondary students from diverse ethnic backgrounds gathered to kick off a 10-day cultural exchange program.
(2026-08-31). World's largest methanol dual-fuel ore carriers named in Dalian. ecns.cn Two 325,000-deadweight-ton very large ore carriers (VLOCs), independently developed by Hengli Heavy Industry, were named in Dalian, Liaoning Province, on Sunday.
(2026-08-30). Xi urges quality construction of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Monday called on China and Kyrgyzstan to ensure the high-quality construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway.
(2026-08-31). Xi kicks off state visit to Kyrgyzstan, hailing 'golden period' of cooperatio. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan step out of the airplane cabin upon arrival in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Aug. 30, 2026. Xi landed in Bishkek on Sunday for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 and a state visit to Kyrgyzstan upon the invitation of President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan.
(2026-08-31). China Officially Stands for World Peace Yet Cooperates with U.S. War-Making and Promotes Alienation. covertactionmagazine.com [This is the first of a three-part series on China by veteran political activist and journalist Ron Ridenour.—Editors] My morality and thought processes, and much of my writings have I learned from Che Guevara's meaning about building a socialist society in which people begin to shed themselves from being alienated commodities. My evaluation of China …
(2026-08-31). Apple Signs 2nd Federal Labor Settlement Agreeing Not To Restrict Speech about Workplace. indybay.org Former Apple worker, whistleblower and environmentalist Ashley Gjà∏vik received her 2nd Federal Settlement from the NLRB over their illegal union busting tactics to terrorize and intimidate workers.
(2026-08-31). Police Video Shows LAPD Beat Handcuffed Man in Van Nuys Jail Before His Death. lataco.com LAPD officers forcefully restrained a man, kneed him, and struck him with their elbows. He was later found dead in his cell.
(2026-08-31). FIFA president Infantino 'must go', says former UEFA boss Platini. aljazeera.com In a scathing interview, French great Michel Platini accuses Infantino of always loving 'money and power'.
(2026-08-31). German auto industry moves into arms production—just as under the Nazis. wsws.org To ramp up booming arms production, the arms industry needs new capacity. Under the slogan "Auto2Defence," it is seeking available labour, factories and technical expertise from the crisis-hit auto industry.
(2026-08-31). Sharjeel Memon slams Mustafa Kamal over 'politics of hatred', new administrative units. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Monday rejected remarks by Health Minister and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Mustafa Kamal, accusing him of attempting to revive politics based on hatred, division and ethnic differences. | "Mustafa Kamal also wants to fan hatred and become the successor to the London-based leader. The MQM's politics of hatred and division have now been rejected by the people," Memon said in a statement shared on X by the Sindh Information Department. | A day earlier, Kamal alleged that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)-led government had refused to recognise the e…
(2026-08-31). A South Jersey woman is not giving up her eminent domain fight with Middle Twp. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? South Jersey resident Dawn Robinson continues to fight efforts to force her to sell a parcel of land she has owned for the past 20 years. Middle Township wants to take her 2.4 acres in order to move forward with a
(2026-08-31). Six arrested in Xiamen over alleged use of toxic pesticide in restaurant disinfection. ecns.cn Six people have been arrested in Xiamen, Fujian Province, after a company was found to have allegedly used a toxic pesticide to disinfect a number of well-known chain restaurants, local authorities said on Sunday.
(2026-08-31). Wednesday 9/2: Stop the Deadly Merger Phonebank. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-08-31). Podcast: Militarism and the Art of Slander. worldbeyondwar.org 
Marc Eliot Stein talks about the huge manufactured lies and slanders that progressives and peace activists constantly struggle to expose. The art of manufacturing a vicious lie was satirized by a song in the popular 1815 Italian opera "The Barber of Seville" that provides some historical perspective to the agonies we face today. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-08-31). A Swarm Of Solar 'Bees' Are Coming To Western North Carolina. popularresistance.org Nearly two years ago, Hurricane Helene knocked out power in Burnsville, North Carolina. Fire Chief Niles Howell had to use the station's generator to keep everything running. Through the storm, and the devastating flooding that followed, the fire department provided a landing pad for helicopters, a base for search-and-rescue operations, and a field hospital to triage and treat the wounded. | But even in less trying times, Howell can't risk another blackout. The station is a community hub for the small town, and Howell regularly worries about running out of fuel for the generator.
(2026-08-31). Gary Mayor Says City Felt "Left Behind and Overlooked" After Weeks Without Power. truthout.org Thousands of residents recently spent two weeks without power in Gary, Indiana, following a storm that ripped through the majority-Black city. The blackout ground the city to a halt, trapping residents in their apartments, forcing the closure of many businesses and leading to fuel shortages at gas stations. Officials in Indiana estimate the storm might have caused up to $5 billion in damage in… |
(2026-08-31). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…
(2026-08-31). SC rejects second plea for early hearing of Imran's hospital transfer contempt case. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday rejected a second application seeking an early hearing of a contempt of court petition filed by Dr Uzma Khanum, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, over the alleged non-implementation of an order directing his transfer to Shifa International Hospital. | According to official sources, the second application was rejected, while the contempt petition remains fixed for hearing on September 16. | The sources said cases were fixed for hearing according to their turn under the court's policy, with 94 contempt petitions already pending. They added that Uzma's r…
(2026-08-31). Is Russia preparing its next big move against NATO & US? Tensions spike over 'Kaliningrad invasion'. hindustantimes.com Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek as tensions between Russia, NATO and the U.S. continue to rise. With Trump ruling out an imminent Russian attack on NATO, the Putin-Xi meeting and reports of a possible trilateral dialogue could carry major geopolitical significance.
(2026-08-31). Contract deadline looms this week for 23,000 steelworkers in the US. wsws.org The USW bureaucracy is blocking preparations for a unified struggle with Canadian USW members on strike at National steel Car, instead subordinating steelworkers to nationalism, protectionism and trade war.
(2026-08-31). In Numbers: China's 5G mobile subscriptions top 70 pct of total. ecns.cn China continued to expand its 5G network this year, with 5G mobile phone subscriptions reaching 1.3 billion by the end of July, or 70.5 percent of the country's total mobile phone subscriptions, official data showed.
(2026-08-31). Video: International Webinar on China's Ethnic Unity Law. iacenter.org China's National Unity vs. U.S. Social Hierarchy An International Webinar Getting to the truth about China's new Ethnic Unity Law, and answering Western media and politicians' hysterical anti-China reactions. Hear how all China's people get free education, health care, housing and equal rights! Hear authoritative explanations of China's new Ethnic Unity law from: Chen Weihua, China Daily EU Bureau Chief Carlos Martinez of Friends of Socialist China Long-time US resident in China Jason Smith (China talk show host) Specializing in Xinjiang and Xizang/Tibet A comparison of "minority" policies in the US and China by…
(2026-08-31). Colombia's President Cancels Dialogues With 3 Armed Groups. orinocotribune.com The Colombian government made a definitive shift in its security policy by announcing the formal annulment of the negotiations and institutional recognition of the country's three most active armed factions. The dialogues had been initiated by former President Gustavo Petro's administration. | The resolution, signed by President Abelardo de la Espriella, includes the Conquerors of the Sierra Nevada Self-Defense Forces (ACSN), the National Coordination of the Bolivarian Army, and the General Staff of the Magdalena Medio Blocks (EMBF). According to the Colombian government, the decision was adopted due to these gro…
(2026-08-31). Il pericoloso intreccio Stati Uniti-Giappone-Golfo Persico (Parte I). strategic-culture.su Guerra, crisi, aumento senza precedenti del debito pubblico: in che modo i fattori interni ed esterni influenzano l'economia degli Stati Uniti | Segue nostro Il rapporto sui risparmi emergenziali negli Stati Uniti
(2026-08-31). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-08-31). LA Landlords Have A New Way To Make Renters Pay More. popularresistance.org In Alicia Yu's first post-college apartment, a studio in Burbank, monthly utility costs were calculated through a process she'd never heard of. Her landlord had hired a third-party service to determine her share of the building's utility costs using a formula unrelated to her actual usage — a system that critics say can leave tenants with wildly unpredictable bills. | Her bills, calculated using what's called a Ratio Utility Billing System, or RUBS for short, were initially manageable, typically totaling $40 to $80 per month. But when Yu moved to a different studio apartment in Koreatown, in another buildin…
(2026-08-31). Madrid cruise past Malaga. tribune.com.pk 
Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe both struck as Real Madrid's perfect start to La Liga under Jose Mourinho continued in a 4-0 cruise against Malaga on Sunday. | Los Blancos scored three times in just over 10 minutes in the first half to open up a comfortable lead over the Andalusian visitors to the Santiago Bernabeu. | Sandwiched between Bellingham and Mbappe's strikes was an own goal by Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero, while Arda Guler tapped in a fourth late on. | "I've got the freedom to go higher or lower if we need, I'm enjoying myself a lot," Bellingham told Real Madrid TV of his attacking midfield ro…
(2026-08-31). Real Madrid Thrashes Málaga and Consolidates its Lead in La Liga. radiohc.cu Havana, August 30 (RHC) — Real Madrid thrashed Málaga today in the third round of the Spanish first division of football (LaLiga) and reaffirmed their lead in the championship. | Nineteen minutes into the game, midfielder Jude Bellingham put Real Madrid ahead with a low, driven shot across goal to the far post, catching Málaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero off guard. | The goalkeeper himself was involved in the second goal for the Madrid side, after a clearance from his own defense struck him and ended up in the back of the net. | Kylian Mbappé scored the third goal for José Mourinho's men in the 30th minute, r…