(2026-08-30). John Mearsheimer and Chris Hedges: Trump's Economic War on Iran Is a Desperate 'Hail Mary'. scheerpost.com With its military options exhausted and China, Russia and key regional powers refusing to isolate Tehran, Washington is flailing in a war it cannot win. The Iran War Is the Greatest Strategic Blunder in U.S. History Joshua Scheer Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has branded the Trump administration's new campaign to strangle Iran "economic D-Day." John …
(2026-08-30). Iran's deadliest proxy unleashes fury: Mojtaba-backed Houthis hunt Saudi-backed forces on camera. hindustantimes.com Iran-backed Houthi forces have released previously unseen footage that they say shows an attack on Saudi-backed Yemeni forces. The visuals provide a rare glimpse into the reported operation and show what Houthi fighters describe as the detection of a "complex" of opposing forces. Following the reported discovery, missiles and drones were launched against targets in several areas. The footage appears to show a coordinated strike involving multiple attack vectors, highlighting the growing use of drones and missiles in Yemen's conflict. The release comes amid continued regional tensions involving Iran, Saudi Arabia,…
(2026-08-30). "Purge Palantir" NNU-CNA Demands Stop Destroying Healthcare, Funding ICE & Genocide. indybay.org NNU CNA Nurses from throughout Northern California rallied and marched against the crimes of Palantir. They reported that Palantir is destroying healthcare, attacking staffs and patients, are supporting ICE including raids on hospitals and billions of government funding for it's support of genocide in Gaza and the wars in Labanon and Iran…
(2026-08-30). Nurses Have Had Enough! In Palo Alto Action NNU CNA Nurses Demand That Palantir Be Purged. indybay.org Hundreds of NNU CNA nurses rallied and marched at the Palantir offices in Palo Alto on August 27, 2027 to demand it be purged from the hospitals and the end of Palantir supported fascist raids and incarceration of immigrants and the genocide in Gaza and wars in Lebanon and Iran.
(2026-08-30). Wednesday 9/2: 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…
(2026-08-30). Felony Dropped for Golden Gate Bridge Protestors. indybay.org Seven Bay Area Community Members were sentenced to 30 days in jail pending appeal for protesting the genocide in Gaza on the Golden Gate Bridge on Tax Day 2024. The DA dismissed the remaining felony conspiracy charge.
(2026-08-30). The British State Has Lost The Argument, Even As It Rigs The Trials Of Genocide Opponents. scheerpost.com The UK isn't a dispassionate arbiter of justice in prosecuting anti-genocide activists. It has been aggressively colluding in Israeli crimes. That huge conflict of interest is the elephant in the room Jonathan Cook Substack The British state rigged the trial of Tony Greenstein, a secular Jewish socialist and peace activist, to get him locked up …
(2026-08-30). Saturday 8/29: "American Doctor" Film: Gaza Genocide Frontline Hospitals & the Humanitarian Doctors. indybay.org Alamo Mountain View | 2575 California St. Suite 601, Mountain View, CA, 94040…
(2026-08-30). 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…
(2026-08-30). Thursday 9/3: Film – Gaza Genocide Frontline Hospitals & the Humanitarian Doctors. indybay.org 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…
(2026-08-30). En Massachusetts, EEUU, piden NO a la guerra contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Activistas de Massachusetts desplegaron este sábado pancartas en ese estado de la Unión con un mensaje: "No a la guerra contra Cuba", ante la creciente escalada de presión económica y militar de la administración de Donald Trump. | La activista Merri Ansara, integrante de la junta de Massachusetts Peace Action, en un mensaje a la agencia Prensa Latina dijo: La iniciativa tuvo lugar en cuatro ciudades importantes y a lo largo del mismo número de autopistas principales". | Los organizadores de esa acción señalaron que "la ubicación coordinada de esos rótulos en Boston, Worcester, Leominster y Holyoke busca llamar la…
(2026-08-30). U.S. blocks bank accounts of Cuban medical cooperation mission in Calabria. radiohc.cu The National Association of Italy-Cuba Friendship has strongly condemned the blocking of the operational accounts of the Cuban medical mission in Calabria, an act of financial interference by the United States that, it denounces, seriously affects Italian public health. In a statement, the organization describes the measure as an illegal extension of OFAC sanctions against Cuba, with extraterritorial laws that violate international law and Italy's sovereignty. | The association emphasizes that the Cuban healthcare personnel, mostly women and men, perform "extraordinary, valuable, and indispensable" work in region…
(2026-08-30). Preolímpico de Voleibol: Cuba vence a Puerto Rico y termina en tercera posición. radiohc.cu Cuba derrotó este sábado 3-0 a Puerto Rico y conquistó el tercer lugar del Clasificatorio Continental Femenino de voleibol Norceca, que se disputa en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, rumbo a los Juegos Olímpicos de Los àÅngeles 2028. | Las cubanas se impusieron con parciales de 25-22, 25-18 y 25-21 en un partido celebrado en el Palacio del Voleibol, 'Ricardo Gioriver Arias', del Centro Olímpico 'Juan Pablo Duarte'. | El conjunto dirigido por el brasileño Luizomar de Moura dominó el encuentro durante una hora y 17 minutos y mostró superioridad en ataque, 36-35, y bloqueo, 12-7. | Yalain Regla encabezó la…
(2026-08-30). Presidente Díaz-Canel visita sede de la Plataforma Soberanía. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó este sábado el Centro de Gobierno Digital, entidad adscrita al Consejo de Ministros, donde el impulso a la transformación digital busca el bienestar ciudadano. | La plataforma Soberanía, igualmente, se propone el mejoramiento de la eficiencia y transparencia de la gestión de gobierno, la administración y los servicios públicos, mediante las tecnologías digitales, el aprovechamiento de datos, la información y la participación ciudadana. | Constituye la principal herramienta de cara a la ciud…
(2026-08-30). Killing of Palestinian children and teens by Israel surges in West Bank. tribune.com.pk 
Alia al-Hallaq's son Mohammed was nine when he was killed by an Israeli army bullet last October, but the Palestinian homemaker still speaks of herself as a mother of five, not four. | "I still haven't accepted the idea of the loss. I often sit in the courtyard of the house and look at Mohammed's grave below, and I cry while making sure that my children don't see me," she told AFP. | She said Mohammed was killed after running away from soldiers patrolling their village of Al-Rihiya, in the south of the occupied West Bank. | Hallaq's uncle, also named Mohammed Hallaq, told AFP that his nephew was killed by a st…
(2026-08-30). The toxic waste of the Gaza war has reached Israel. aljazeera.com The Israeli government cannot insulate its citizens from the impact of the ecocide it wrought on the strip.
(2026-08-30). 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…
(2026-08-30). Ballots Under Siege: Can Palestine's First Election in Two Decades Survive Occupation? orinocotribune.com By Mohammad al-Ayoubi — Aug 27, 2026 | As Palestinians prepare for their first legislative vote in two decades, PA-imposed conditions threaten to exclude resistance factions from a contest that may shape Gaza's post-war political order. | Twenty years after Palestinians last elected a legislature, Hamas is talking to former Fatah rivals about how to contest the next one. Current contacts could produce a list bringing together Hamas, Mohammed Dahlan's Fatah Reform Current, and other factions and independents. | As those contacts move into the open, Dr Ali Baraka, head of Hamas's National Relations Department,…
(2026-08-30). 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…
tasnimnews.ir (2026-08-29). Iranian Diplomat Slams Trump's Hormuz Claim as Sign of Mental Disorder
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi hit back at the US president's repeated claims over the Strait of Hormuz, describing the symptoms of schizophrenia in reference to Trump's distorted perception of reality.
presstv.co.uk (2026-08-29). Key to solving economic issues lies in domestic production, phasing out dollar: Leader
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojataba Khamenei hailed the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian for handling the people's needs amid the US-Israeli aggression and blockade, urging increased domestic production and eliminating the US dollar from transactions.
(2026-08-30). Israel Restricts Cooking Gas Into Gaza, So We Must Burn Toxic Plastic to Cook. juancole.com By Nour Abo Aisha | This article was originally published by Before the ceasefire last year, Israel subjected Gaza to a comprehensive and enforced siege which prevented countless necessities from entering the Strip, including cooking gas. However, after the Witkoff Agreement was signed in October 2025, which contained a humanitarian clause allowing 600 trucks to enter daily, including 50 trucks designated for fuel and cooking gas, we Gazans believed that we would finally be abl…
(2026-08-30). The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). Venezuela, US Announce Controversial Oil Deal as Terms Remain Unclear. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( US President Donald Trump announced the agreement almost simultaneously but gave a markedly different d…
(2026-08-30). Delcy Rodriguez says Venezuela 'retains sovereignty' despite US oil deal. aljazeera.com Venezuela's interim President has given a televised address to defend a deal of Venezuelan oil for the United States.
(2026-08-30). Venezuela's interim president says US energy deal will last 25 years. tribune.com.pk 
Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez said on Saturday that an energy agreement with the United States would remain in force for 25 years, target an increase in crude output to 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) and preserve the country's sovereignty over its natural resources. | Rodriguez hailed the accord in a late-night address as a "historic" deal that would help revive the economy and boost government revenue, saying it would help shape the country's future. | "This 25-year bilateral project envisages the development of 17 strategic oilfields with a production target of more than 1.5 million barrels…
(2026-08-30). Delcy Rodríguez sobre acuerdo con EE.UU: Venezuela conserva soberanía y propiedad. radiohc.cu En mensaje a la nación en la noche de este sábado, la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, afirmó que el acuerdo energético con el Gobierno de Estados Unidos a 25 años, anunciado el viernes, es un paso estratégico para transformar las inmensas riquezas del subsuelo del país en bienestar social, desarrollo industrial y estabilidad económica a largo plazo.
(2026-08-30). The West Bank's Ultra-Apartheid and the Collusive International Silence. juancole.com Singapore (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — 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. | The ongoing year has accelerated the process from settlement expansion toward territorial consolidation and displacement. The scale is stark. | Displacement becomes systemat…
(2026-08-30). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting on Gyirong County mudslide rescue efforts. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday chaired a Party leadership meeting to deliberate and make arrangements on rescue and relief efforts after a devastating mudslide hit Gyirong County in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
(2026-08-30). Xi's SCO attendance, state visits to energize regional cooperation, global development. ecns.cn From Aug. 30 to Sept. 3, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 in Bishkek and pay state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt.
(2026-08-30). Iran's supreme leader urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront 'real enemy'. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Muslim countries, particularly those in the Gulf, to unite against what he called their "real enemy" and said divisions among Muslims served the interests of their adversaries. | The message was published on Mojtaba's Telegram account for Islamic Unity Week, which marks the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). | It called for Muslim unity, cooperation in various fields and mutual defence, saying anyone who creates divisions among Muslims, "knowingly or unknowingly," helps Islam's enemi…
(2026-08-30). Alvarez returns to Atletico training amid Barcelona, Arsenal transfer links. aljazeera.com Atletico Madrid forward missed two earlier training sessions amid ongoing speculation about his future at the club.
(2026-08-30). Pennsylvania may not have a youth voter apathy problem. Registration is the hurdle, experts say. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Low voter turnout among teens and young adults in Pennsylvania may have less to do with apathy than with registration, a The finding challenges assumptions about young voters, said Laura Brill, founder of the Civics Center, a national non…
(2026-08-30). Argentina stun Dutch to win Women's World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Argentina ended the Netherlands' reign as women's hockey world champions in dramatic fashion on Saturday, holding the three-time defending champions to a 1-1 draw before prevailing 3-1 in a shootout to lift World Cup for the first time in 16 years. | In front of a packed home crowd in Amsterdam, the Dutch appeared on course to extend their remarkable dominance when Yibbi Jansen put them ahead just before halftime. | But Argentina refused to buckle. | Maria Granatto struck with six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, converting a rebound from a penalty corner to send the final into a shootout, where goalke…
(2026-08-30). Elversberg stun Leverkusen on Bundesliga debut. tribune.com.pk 
Bundesliga newcomers Elversberg kick-started their first top-flight campaign in style, stunning 2023-24 champions Bayer Leverkusen in a dominant 3-2 home victory, while Borussia Dortmund beat Hamburg in Saturday's late game. | Lukas Petkov and American striker Cole Campbell scored within 60 seconds of each other to put Elversberg 2-0 up before the 10-minute mark. | David Mokwa added another early in the second half. Leverkusen's Patrik Schick and Christian Kofane scored late, but it was not enough to prevent a famous victory for the minnows. | Elversberg has a population of just 13,000, making it the smallest…
(2026-08-30). Nepal cautious rescue teams to stay alert as flood water rises in Bhotekoshi River. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Bhotekoshi River water level rose again on Sunday, days after a devastating flash flood hit the region. Nepalese authorities have warned rescue and search teams in the affected districts to stay alert as the risk of further flooding remains. | The Bhotekoshi River flows south from the Himalayan border area and carried a huge amount of water downstream into central Nepal during Wednesday's flash floods. | The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) advised search and rescue teams and residents in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Chitwan to remain cautious. Officials said…
(2026-08-30). The Mocha Monopoly: how Yemen's Dominance of the global Coffee Trade birthed the Houthi Rebels. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — The Red Sea often makes headlines as the launch site for
(2026-08-30). Data centre backlash scrambles US midterm politics. tribune.com.pk 
The data centres powering America's artificial intelligence boom have become an unlikely target in November's midterm elections, as anger over rising electricity bills and noise turns Democrats – and a growing number of Republicans – against Big Tech. | Candidates in at least 21 races across 18 states have aired television advertisements mentioning data centres this cycle, according to data cited by US media, almost evenly divided between both parties. | On the grid serving Senate battleground Ohio, as well as 12 other states, demand from data centres drove up capacity costs by $9.3 billion in a sing…
(2026-08-30). President Ramaphosa to address Volkswagen Group Africa 75th anniversary dinner. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to address Volkswagen Group Africa 75th anniversary dinner | President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday deliver the keynote address at the Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) 75th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the Volkswagen plant in Kariega, Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape. | In a statement, the Presidency said the event will be held under the theme: "A Legacy in Motion: Honouring the past, celebrating today, driving tomorrow." | The celebration marks 75 years of Volkswagen in South Africa and recognises the company's contribution to the country's automotive industry, economy, skills development and c…
aljazeera.com (2026-08-30). Nepal rescuers drill into tunnels in bid to reach trapped workers
Nepali rescuers seeking to reach hydropower workers believed trapped in tunnels swamped by flood debris have resumed work after rain and rising river waters hampered efforts.
(2026-08-30). Israel's Ben-Gvir lauds harsh conditions for Palestinian female prisoners. aljazeera.com Palestinian groups condemn prison footage as humiliation and intimidation.
(2026-08-30). Hrgovic wins IBF world heavyweight boxing title as Itauma hospitalised. aljazeera.com Filip Hrgovic is the first Croatian to become a world heavyweight boxing champion after beating Briton Moses Itauma.
(2026-08-30). China's trade in services topped $1 trillion: What's next. ecns.cn At a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on Friday, officials from China's Ministry of Commerce and the Beijing municipal government introduced the development of China's trade in services and preparations for the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS).
(2026-08-29). Xi hails historic leap in China-Kyrgyzstan ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday hailed the historic leap in China-Kyrgyzstan ties from a good-neighborly friendship to a strategic partnership and then to a comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era.
(2026-08-30). Protesters in Argentina urge tech billionaire Peter Thiel to leave. aljazeera.com Dozens of protesters in Argentina have demonstrated against Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel, outside his new mansion.
(2026-08-30). Is the G20 Becoming a Bilateral Summit With Extra Chairs? moderndiplomacy.eu The G20 was cartographed because the world economy had become too interconnected to be managed by a handful of powerful states. In 2026, that principle faces an unusual test. Under the United States presidency, Washington has narrowed the forum's agenda, limited participation and placed its own economic priorities at the centre of the process. At …
(2026-08-30). Chelsea signs Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa. aljazeera.com Martinez joins the London club on a reported three-year deal worth $10m after spending five years at Villa.
(2026-08-30). Is Russia's Hybrid Campaign Against Europe Bigger Than Anyone Confirmed Until Now? moderndiplomacy.eu More than 150,000 Moldovans is the kind of figure that can distort a story as easily as it clarifies one. It suggests a hidden army of trained agents waiting for orders. The records described by The New York Times on 14 August point to something messier. Many of the people involved appear to have been …
(2026-08-30). Free Speech Groups Sound Alarm on "Red Scare" Repression of ICE Watch Activists. scheerpost.com By Mike Ludwig This article was originally published by Truthout Advocates asked a court to unseal more details on Trump's surveillance of churches, schools, and libraries in Minnesota. Free speech groups across the country are sounding the alarm over the Trump administration's surveillance of social movements in Minnesota and the prosecution of the Minnesota 15, …
(2026-08-30). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-08-30). Ali backs Pakistan despite England pressure. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Ali has said that although they face a daunting task but they still have a chance of producing a miracle in the second Test at Lord's. | England were 177 for seven at the close of the third day, for a lead of 357. | Ali, speaking after Saturday's play, said Pakistan's bowlers had improved from their performance earlier in the match and had been more consistent in the second innings. | "We have bowled more consistently in good areas," Ali said. "When you have such a high deficit, you try to take the wickets of the oppositions as soon as possible." | The fast bowler acknowledged tha…
(2026-08-30). Athapaththu powers Sri Lanka past UAE. tribune.com.pk 
Sri Lanka made a flying start to their Women's Asia Cup defence on Saturday, crushing hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) by nine wickets after chasing down their modest target of 80 in just 7.5 overs. | Captain Chamari Athapaththu led the charge with an unbeaten 48 from 25 balls, including seven fours and two sixes, as Sri Lanka raced to 80 for one and finished with 73 balls to spare. | The victory gave Sri Lanka two points in Group B and underlined their dominance after they restricted UAE to 79 all out in 19.5 overs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. | Athapaththu was in devastating form, striking at…
(2026-08-30). Gauteng invites public comments on draft road traffic regulation amendments. sanews.gov.za Gauteng invites public comments on draft road traffic regulation amendments | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has called on members of the public and interested stakeholders to submit comments on proposed amendments to the Gauteng Provincial Road Traffic Regulations, 2001. | The proposed amendments seek to strengthen road traffic regulation, improve road safety and enhance compliance across the province. | The department said the draft amendments were published in Gauteng Provincial Extraordinary Gazette No. 247 on 5 August 2026. | The proposed amendments are made in terms of section 25(1)(g) and (h…
(2026-08-30). Our Data, Our Work, Our Future Rally On 9/1/26 At San Jose City Hall. indybay.org Labor unions and community organizations are calling a rally to protect data, workers and the future of people and society at San Jose City Hall on September 1, 2026 at 12 pm noon.
(2026-08-30). Congress Struggling To Find Plan For Keeping Social Security Solvent. newsone.com 
Source: DNY59 / Getty | For years now, the alarm bells have been ringing regarding the Social Security trust hitting its go-broke date. While this summer has seen a group of congressmembers working to craft legislation to address the issue, another segment doesn't believe it's a real problem at all. |
(2026-08-30). Saturday 8/29: Join STOP AI to Demand SF City Hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org 12: 00 PM: Rally in front of SF City Hall to welcome the SF supervisors back from recess. | 2: 00 PM: Go up to the meeting at 2: 00 PM and sign up to give public comment.
(2026-08-30). Infantino must go by 2027 in FIFA overhaul, Dutch football body says. aljazeera.com KNVB invites associations and confederations to a summit to discuss the overhaul of FIFA and how it runs football.
(2026-08-30). Illinois Man Indicted For Allegedly Threatening Friend Of Nolan Wells. newsone.com 
(2026-08-30). Israel says Netanyahu's son 'urgently evacuated' from the US after threat. aljazeera.com Right-wing activist and podcaster Yair Netanyahu lived in the US for several years before his hasty departure.
(2026-08-29). Xi leaves for SCO summit, state visits to Kyrgyzstan, Egypt. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Sunday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 in Bishkek, and pay state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt upon the invitation of President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt.
(2026-08-30). Photos: Nepal issues alerts as region's flash flood death toll nears 800. aljazeera.com Nepal warns of more flooding as the death toll rises to 797, with more than 3,000 people still missing in the region.
(2026-08-30). China expands BeiDou applications in intelligent driving, low-altitude economy. ecns.cn China is currently expanding the use of BeiDou spatiotemporal data in fields including intelligent driving, the low-altitude economy and embodied AI, Chen Jun, director of the Department of Land Surveying and Mapping under the Ministry of Natural Resources, said at a ministry press conference on Thursday.
(2026-08-30). China opposes possible additional U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. ecns.cn China voiced firm opposition to a possible additional 7.5% US tariff on Chinese imports on Thursday, saying it would reserve the right to take necessary measures.
(2026-08-30). Dolly Parton: Greater than Country Music Legend: A Vaccine for National Vertigo. richardfalk.org As with so many others I mourned the death of Dolly Parton, for the brashly vibrant lyrics and melodies, for her unapologetic rural roots and luminous sensibility, for being an icon for the country as well as 'queen' of country music, for unforgettable films, above all '9 to 5' that brought joy while delivering a …
(2026-08-30). Protests as India's Hindu nationalists take centre stage in New York. aljazeera.com Demonstrators rallied against a celebration in New York City that was hosting Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the RSS.
(2026-08-30). Tianjin Port opens new auto logistics yard with 140,000-vehicle capacity. ecns.cn A new automobile logistics yard at Tianjin Port's Global Ro-Ro terminal was officially put into operation on Wednesday, with the first batch of commercial vehicles entering the facility on the same day, according to Tianjin Port Group.
(2026-08-30). End-Of-August Arctic Sea Ice Extent Hasn't Fallen In 20 Years, Official Data Show! wattsupwiththat.com Strangely, the alarmists have been mysteriously abesent from the North Pole region for many years now. Al Gore's warning (citing experts) of an ice free Arctic by 2013 never materialized. Here's the August 27 Arctic sea ice extent since 1990:…
(2026-08-30). Skip Target For Back-To-School Shopping, Teachers Tell Parents. scheerpost.com Brooklyn Crawford, People's World. The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), in collaboration with the AFL-CIO, has launched a nationwide campaign calling on teachers, parents, and communities to boycott Target for back-to-school shopping. The union cited Target's refusal to condemn ICE for its illegal assaults on communities across the country over the past year, particularly in Minneapolis, …
(2026-08-30). A People(s)-Centered Human Rights Critique Of 'An Open Letter To Iran's Political Prisoners'. scheerpost.com Ajamu Baraka, Black Agenda Report. A People(s)-Centered Human Rights framework rejects the liberal abstraction that makes a false symmetry between Iranian authoritarianism and U.S. imperialism. Which obscures the fact that one is a sovereign state under siege and the other is the world's most powerful empire waging war. Several commentators have addressed the problem with the …
(2026-08-30). China sends more rescuers to search for the missing after mudslide hits Xizang. ecns.cn Chinese rescue teams are searching by land, water and air for people missing after a mudslide on the Nepal side of the China-Nepal border caused casualties at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
(2026-08-30). Hainan-Hong Kong Parlor salon explores cross-border finance. ecns.cn The first themed salon of the "Hainan-Hong Kong Parlor", centered on cross-border financial cooperation, was held in Hong Kong, according to the Hainan International Economic Development Bureau.
(2026-08-30). Nepal to bury unidentified bodies after preserving DNA samples; here's how they can be identified later. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Nepal has announced that it will begin burying unidentified and unclaimed bodies recovered after the devastating flash floods that hit the country this week. Authorities said the decision was taken because the bodies are decomposing and could pose a health risk. | So far, at least 734 bodies have been recovered after a massive wave of water and mud swept through villages and towns on Wednesday morning. Chitwan, a southern district bordering India, has reported the highest number of recoveries, with 233 bodies. | Authorities in Chitwan decided on Saturday to bury the bodies after hospitals faced a…
(2026-08-30). Manhunt underway after woman killed, several injured at Swiss rave shooting. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-30). Frankreich: Vorgeschlagene Vermutung der Rechtmà§àüigkeit von Polizeischàºssen kà∂nnte Straflosigkeit fà∂rdern, warnt UN-Experte. strategic-culture.su Ein UN-Experte forderte Frankreich heute auf, einen Gesetzentwurf abzulehnen, der davon ausgehen wàºrde, dass Polizeibeamte und Gendarmen, die Schusswaffen einsetzen, rechtmà§àüig, aus Notwendigkeit und in einem zur Bedrohung angemessenen Verhà§ltnis gehandelt haben, sofern nicht Beweise das Gegenteil belegen. | Der Gesetzentwurf 691 soll am 7. Juli 2026 zur weiteren Beratung in die Nationalversammlung zuràºckkehren. | ‚ÄûJeder potenziell rechtswidrige Todesfall, an dem Strafverfolgungsbeamte beteiligt sind, muss durch eine unverzàºgliche, gràºndliche, wirksame,…
(2026-08-30). China's 2026 summer box office surpasses 2025 total. ecns.cn China's 2026 summer box office reached 11.967 billion yuan ($1.78 billion) as of 6: 24 p.m. Thursday, surpassing the 11.966 billion yuan recorded during the entire 2025 summer season, according to real-time data from Beacon Professional.
(2026-08-30). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-29). Full text of Xi's signed article in Kyrgyz media. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday published a signed article titled "Jointly Opening up New Prospects for the High-Quality Development of China-Kyrgyzstan Relations" in the Slovo Kyrgyzstana and the Kabar National News Agency ahead of his arrival in Kyrgyzstan for a state visit and attendance at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 in Bishkek.
(2026-08-30). CIPS expands coverage to 192 countries and regions. ecns.cn China's Cross-border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) now covers 192 countries and regions, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) said, pledging to accelerate fast payment systems and promote cross-border QR code interoperability.
(2026-08-30). Rybakina eases US Open injury fears. tribune.com.pk 
Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina says things are "all good" for the US Open after a heel injury forced her to retire from her Cincinnati WTA semi-final last week. | "I started to practice, so I feel well," the Kazakh said Saturday. | "We're still making some adjustments, but overall I'm happy how we dealt with the problem. We worked hard and likely it's all good right now and it's just a matter of a couple more practices and then, yeah, going on the match." | Rybakina can supplant Aryna Sabalenka atop the world rankings if she reaches the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows, regardless of whether the Belaru…
(2026-08-30). Inside the struggle to dismantle America's greenhouse gas data. strategic-culture.su By Rachel SANTARSIERO | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | New Documents Detail Industry Efforts to Roll Back Federal Methane Regulations Bu…
(2026-08-30). Sunday 8/30: Beyond the Headlines: Reporting Back from the West Bank. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive, San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-08-30). Thursday 8/27: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-08-30). NSFAS pays over R222 million to six universities for Funza Lushaka bursaries. sanews.gov.za NSFAS pays over R222 million to six universities for Funza Lushaka bursaries | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has paid R222.7 million to six universities for the Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme, benefiting 2 927 students. | In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry of Higher Education and Training said the payment of R222 688 894 was confirmed during Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim's meeting with senior NSFAS officials and the Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme team in Cape Town on Thursday. | The latest batch of payments was made to the Central University of Technology, North-West University, Univer…
(2026-08-30). Wednesday 9/2: Stop the Deadly Merger Phonebank. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-08-30). Gobena, Jepchirchir claim Sydney Marathon titles. tribune.com.pk 
Ethiopia's Addisu Gobena and Kenyan world champion Peres surged to commanding wins Sunday in the men's and women's races respectively at the Sydney Marathon. | Victory was the first in a World Marathon Major for 21-year-old Gobena, who came second last year, while Jepchirchir added to her previous triumphs in Boston, New York and London. | Gobena made his move in the last kilometre to power home four seconds clear of compatriot Chimdessa Debele Gudeta in 2hrs 04min 42sec. Lesotho's Tebello Ramakongoana came third. | The dominant run shattered the course record by almost one-and-half minutes, with last year's w…
(2026-08-30). PML-N leadership urges prioritising healthcare, education, infrastructure in meeting with new AJK PM Gilani. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's (PML-N) senior leadership on Sunday stressed the need for the immediate resolution of problems faced by people in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), with a focus on healthcare, education and infrastructure, during a meeting with newly elected AJK Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani and Speaker Tariq Farooq. | According to a statement issued by the PML-N, party President Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Gilani and Farooq. | The statement said that the party's senior leadership "stressed the need for the immediate resolution of…
(2026-08-30). 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…
(2026-08-30). If Brazil falls, all of South America falls into the imperial clutches. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * | President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been very clear in understanding the danger looming over his country and probably over Latin America if the United States, through the Brazilian far right, manages to win the presidential elections scheduled for October 4. | During a visit to the Aramar Nuclear Industrial Center, the president reaffirmed the importance of preserving national sovereignty as a fundamental pillar of the country. He defended international cooperation and the strengthening of multilateralism amidst threats and diplomatic tensions from the United States. | In speech…
(2026-08-30). What the Makkah Pact really signals. tribune.com.pk 
In the weeks since Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stood together in the holy city of Makkah and signed a mutual defence agreement, there has been much debate and discussion on what to call it. Is this a "Muslim NATO"? An "Islamic Article 5"? A symbolic gesture dressed up as strategy? The debate over nomenclature is, in a sense, a distraction. The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement is not a fully-fledged alliance with integrated commands, standing forces and a joint planning apparatus, and anyone claiming otherwise is getting ahead of the facts. Bu…
(2026-08-30). Juve notch second straight victory. tribune.com.pk 
Juventus saw off Parma 2-0 to make it back-to-back wins at the start of the Serie A season on Saturday, while Fiorentina's celebrations of the club's 100th anniversary were spoilt by a 3-0 home defeat by promoted Frosinone. | Luciano Spalletti's men had to work hard for their three points, needing second-half goals from substitutes Nicolas Gonzalez and Teun Koopmeiners to secure the victory. | Juve are hoping to bounce back from a disappointing season last term when they finished sixth and missed out on the Champions League. | It was also a second straight clean sheet for the Turin giants, and for new goalkeep…
(2026-08-30). Three brothers killed in IED attack in Balochistan's Dukki. tribune.com.pk 
Three brothers were killed, and another person was injured when a vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED) in Dukki district of Balochistan on Sunday, Dukki Superintendent of Police (SP) Mansoor Ahmed Buzdar confirmed. | According to SP Buzdar, the incident took place in the Killi Bakhtiar Khan area of Luni tehsil when the vehicle came under attack while passing through a stream. | He said four people were travelling in the vehicle for agricultural work when the explosion occurred as they crossed the stream near Killi Bakhtiar Khan. | The three brothers were killed at the scene. They were identi…
(2026-08-30). NDB and South Africa sign US$405m loan agreements for infrastructure projects. sanews.gov.za NDB and South Africa sign US$405m loan agreements for infrastructure projects | The New Development Bank (NDB) and the South African Government have signed two loan agreements worth a combined US$405 million to support infrastructure projects in Limpopo, North West and Gauteng. | In a statement on Friday, National Treasury said the financing will support the Limpopo Central Hospital Project and the Magalies Bulk Water Supply Scheme, as part of efforts to advance South Africa's sustainable infrastructure priorities. | The NDB will provide a US$200 million loan for the Limpopo Central Hospital Project, which involv…
(2026-08-30). New highlights unveiled for 2026 CIFTIS. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will introduce new dedicated exhibition areas to showcase domestic innovations and help local firms expand overseas, according to a State Council Information Office press conference on Friday.
(2026-08-30). America Asked Allies to Do More. They Are Also Preparing for a Less Predictable Washington. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan has proposed an 18% increase in its defense budget for 2027, pushing military spending above 3% of GDP as Chinese military and political pressure grows. The move comes as the United States remains engaged in its six-month war with Iran and has deployed its last aircraft carrier in the western Pacific to the Middle …
(2026-08-30). Djokovic 'prepared' for US Open bid for history. tribune.com.pk 
Since Novak Djokovic last lifted the US Open trophy in 2023 to tie Margaret Court with a 24th Grand Slam title, the Serbian superstar has relentlessly pursued record-breaking number 25. | That so-far futile quest hasn't made the 39-year-old immune to the pleasures of the lesser milestones he's piling up along the way. | Djokovic is poised for his 20th US Open appearance, a mark that only three other men ⚪ Jimmy Connors, Andre Agassi and Feliciano Lopez ⚪ have achieved. | "I'm very proud of that," Djokovic said Saturday as he prepared to take on Argentina's Mariano Navone on Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday. | "
(2026-08-30). British Gas Boss Warns UK Faces Winter Fuel Shortage Due to Reliance on Imports. wattsupwiththat.com The boss of British Gas's owner has warned the UK faces fuel shortages this winter as stockpiles fall to just 30% owing to an over-reliance on imports. The Telegraph has more.
(2026-08-30). Saturday 9/12: In Conversation: Artist Shaghayegh Cyrous with Abby Chen. indybay.org Telematic Media Arts | 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-08-30). Suspect arrested over alleged R635 million Tembisa Hospital fraud. sanews.gov.za Suspect arrested over alleged R635 million Tembisa Hospital fraud | The Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation Unit has arrested a 37-year-old suspect in connection with an alleged R635 million fraud case involving Tembisa Hospital. | According to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), the suspect faces charges related to fraud, corruption, forgery and/or uttering, contravention of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), and money laundering. | The suspect is alleged to have been involved in a complex investigation into multimillion-rand tender fraud linked to Tembisa Hospital's procurement p…
(2026-08-29). 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.
(2026-08-30). Journalist Shot By ICE Could Lose Arm. scheerpost.com Kevin Gosztola, The Dissenter. Detained For 300-Plus Days. In December, a United States judge dismissed the case against detained journalist Carlitos Ricardo Parias with prejudice, ruling that the U.S. government had deprived Parias of access to counsel prior to his trial. There was no other "remedy." Parias is a father of two children in southern Los …
(2026-08-30). China-Switzerland FTA upgrade to make over 99% of imports tariff-free. ecns.cn More than 99% of imports on both sides will ultimately be tariff-free under an upgraded China-Switzerland free trade agreement, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson Huang Ling said Thursday.
(2026-08-30). Sudanese repair roads by hand in Darfur to improve emergency access. aljazeera.com Residents of Golo in Sudan's central Darfur are clearing and repairing a rugged road by hand to help emergency vehicles.
(2026-08-30). Four killed as passenger van collides with dumper on Swat Motorway. tribune.com.pk 
Four people were killed and seven others injured when a passenger van collided with a dumper on the Swat Motorway in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's (K-P) Lower Dir on Sunday, Rescue 1122 confirmed. | According to Rescue 1122, the accident occurred near Tunnel No 3 on the Swat Motorway in Malakand. Four people died at the scene while seven others were injured in the collision. | The front of the van was badly crushed in the collision; the deceased were identified as 81-year-old Faiz, 58-year-old Shaista Noor, 52-year-old Aziz Khan and 31-year-old Hamidaan Ajab, the motorway police spokesperson said. | He further added th…
(2026-08-30). Starbucks Workers Are Calling for a Nationwide Boycott. progressivehub.net JENNY BROWN | JACOBIN…
(2026-08-29). Kyrgyz president welcomes Xi at airport in Bishkek. ecns.cn Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and his wife welcomed on Sunday Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the Manas International Airport.
(2026-08-30). One person killed, five wounded in shooting at rave in Switzerland. aljazeera.com Police said a manhunt is under way following the incident at the annual techno party.
(2026-08-30). Munoz saves Iraola in Liverpool draw. tribune.com.pk 
Victor Munoz saved Andoni Iraola from his first defeat as Liverpool manager with the late strike that rescued a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, while Newcastle condemned big-spending Tottenham to a second successive defeat. | Forest were set to win at Anfield for the third consecutive season as Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White's penalty twice put the visitors in front. | Alexander Isak briefly brought Liverpool level in the second half before Munoz's deflected effort rescued a late point for the second time in Iraola's two matches in charge. | "It's quite clear the first half has been poor, we…
(2026-08-30). Iran's Khamenei urges Gulf rulers to confront 'real enemy'. geo.tv Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei gestures during a meeting. — AFP/FileDivisions among Muslims serve adversaries' interests: Khamenei.Khamenei's written message published on Telegram account.Iranian supreme leader urges Gulf states to identify real enemy.
(2026-08-30). Saturday 8/29: The Colors of Resistance: A Global Tribute to Sliman Mansour. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jkQB……
(2026-08-30). Exposing Jewish Israeli Organization IMPACT-SE's Sinister Agenda to Deform Islam. muslimskeptic.com The Muslim ummah has recently been directing a well-deserved bout of outrage towards Saudi Arabia for shamelessly removing prophetic narrations and other religious material from their textbooks and curricula because it was perceived as being 'antisemitic' and problematic by Israel. Specifically, the removal of this statement from Saudi textbooks has gone viral: An Israel-based organisation …
(2026-08-30). Hania Aamir shows off eclectic fashion sense in travel photos. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Hania Aamir shared photo dumps from her travels across Europe and the Middle East, giving fans a look at her distinctive fashion choices. | In one of…
(2026-08-30). Guangxi adds 15 new sister cities in five years. ecns.cn Southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has added 15 new international sister cities over the past five years, bringing its total to 134 pairs across 41 countries.
(2026-08-30). Niger's military-led government says it contained mutiny: What next? aljazeera.com Mutiny began at a military base in Niamey and spread to area near the presidential palace and state broadcaster.
(2026-08-30). Lever Weekly: Surveillance, Swipe Fees, And Super PACs. levernews.com 
(2026-08-30). Swiatek happy with recent progress. tribune.com.pk 
Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek said recent progress had encouraged her after what she described as the toughest season of her career as the Pole bids for her first major title of the year at the US Open. | The 25-year-old endured an unusually difficult first half of the campaign by her lofty standards. She reached the Australian Open quarter-finals before losing to eventual champion Elena Rybakina, fell ‚Å in the fourth round at Roland Garros, where she had previously excelled, and exited Wimbledon in the third round as she failed to defend her title. | Swiatek, who has slipped to eighth…
(2026-08-30). Typhoon Saudel hits Zhejiang, may extend inland. ecns.cn Typhoon Saudel made two landfalls in east China's Zhejiang Province on Friday, bringing winds of up to level 12 and heavy rainfall, with its impacts expected to extend inland.
(2026-08-30). At least six people die after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus. aljazeera.com Turkish Cypriot Prime Minister Unal Ustel says 172 people rescued and 89 people remained missing.
(2026-08-30). Get The Inward Facing AI Inferred Cameras Out Of Our Truck Cabs Press Release: NIOSH. indybay.org The government worker health agency NIOSH has issued a statement that inward facing AI inferred cameras are doing serious harm to truck drivers at UPS and other trucking companies throughout the United States.
(2026-08-30). FM Dar arrives in Istanbul for official engagements: MoFA. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Sunday "for official engagements", the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. | Dar's visit to Türkiye comes ahead of the scheduled Regional Four Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Istanbul. | In a post on X, MoFA said, "He was received by Deputy Chief of Staff for Administration Brig. Gen. ≈ûenol Varol, Pakistan's Ambassador to Türkiye Dr. Yousaf Junaid, Ambassador Cihad Erginay of the Turkish MFA, and other senior officials of the Turkish Government." | Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohamma…
(2026-08-30). LIVE: Manchester United vs Ipswich Town — Premier League. aljazeera.com Live text updates from our commentary stream coverage as Bruno Fernandes will hope to help United recover from defeat.
(2026-08-30). In Numbers: China's new economic growth drivers index rose 12.5 percent in 2025. ecns.cn China's new economic growth drivers index rose 12.5 percent in 2025, with the transformation and upgrading index and the innovation driven index together accounting for nearly two-thirds of the increase.
(2026-08-30). Pogacar to have surgery on broken collarbone after horrific Vuelta crash. aljazeera.com Pogacar suffered concussion and broke two bones after losing control of his bike when it hit a stone on the road.
(2026-08-30). Kaliningrad attack closer than expected? NATO's eastern flank gets sharper teeth with new F-35 jets. hindustantimes.com Poland has received five more F-35A "Husarz" fifth-generation fighter jets, strengthening NATO's eastern flank amid growing security concerns surrounding Russia and the heavily militarised Kaliningrad exclave. The aircraft landed at the 32nd Tactical Air Base in ≈Åask on August 28, bringing Poland's delivered F-35 fleet to eight, with more jets expected under Warsaw's $4.6 billion contract for 32 aircraft. The F-35 programme is part of Poland's broader military modernisation effort and is intended to replace aging Soviet-era MiG-29 and Su-22 aircraft. With Poland positioned close to Kaliningrad, the a…
(2026-08-29). Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO summit, state visit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping's plane lands in Bishkek on August 30, 2026 for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and a state visit to Kyrgyzstan.
(2026-08-30). 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…
(2026-08-30). Minister Chikunga condemns alcohol advert linked to Women's March. sanews.gov.za Minister Chikunga condemns alcohol advert linked to Women's March | Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has expressed concern over the use of alcohol in an advertisement referencing the historic 1956 Women's March. | In a statement on Friday, Minister Chikunga said the use of alcohol in the campaign trivialises the historic and ongoing struggle of South African women for freedom, equality, dignity and justice. | She stressed that the Women's March of 1956 was not a commercial slogan or opportunity, but a defining moment in South Africa's…
(2026-08-30). The Server Called Paranoia: Defend Autistici/Inventati Before September 25. indybay.org For twenty-five years, an Italian hacker collective has built communications infrastructure designed to survive censorship, surveillance and police raids. On August 26, the United States designated it a terrorist organization. On September 25, the wind-down period ends.
(2026-08-30). Subhash Ghai reveals how altercation with Salman Khan turned into friendship. tribune.com.pk 
Indian filmmaker Subhash Ghai detailed the story of his fallout with actor Salman Khan in 2008, revealing how an apology eventually turned their strained relationship into a close friendship. | According to Gulf News, in a recent interview, Ghai discussed the physical altercation that broke out between him and Khan, which followed an intervention by the actor's father, screenwriter Salim Khan. | Ghai shared that the incident occurred around the time he and Khan were working together on Yuvvraaj. The filmmaker noted that the disagreement erupted over a relatively minor issue. | "We were at a party. Salman was s…
(2026-08-29). Xi arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO summit, state visit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Bishkek on Sunday for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 and a state visit to Kyrgyzstan.
(2026-08-30). 2026 National Parks Week – Establishing our California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail. indybay.org For several years before the National Park Service was formed, the military was dispatched to national parks to manage them. In the summer of 1903, Captain (later Colonel) Charles Young and troops of the 9th Cavalry traveled from the Presidio in San Francisco to Sequoia and General Grant national parks. The 9th Cavalry was one of four regiments in which African-Americans served in the U. S. Army.
(2026-08-30). Chinese-developed green pesticide products enter Cambodian market. ecns.cn Two Chinese-developed green fungicides have been registered in Cambodia for the first time, with field trials showing promising results in controlling major rice diseases.
(2026-08-30). Iceland rejects EU accession talks in referendum. aljazeera.com The 'No' camp garnered 52.8 percent of the vote while the 'Yes' camp secured 47.2 percent, RUV reports.
(2026-08-30). Newly established Communist League of Uganda leaders arrested by Museveni regime. wsws.org Workers, youth and defenders of democratic rights internationally must oppose the persecution of political organisations by the Ugandan state and demand the immediate disclosure of the whereabouts and legal status of all those detained.
(2026-08-30). ICRC president: At 77, the Geneva Conventions remain indispensable to humanity and global stability. icrc.org Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, to mark the 77th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 on August 12th.
(2026-08-30). Hong Kong ranks Asia's most international city for second year. ecns.cn Hong Kong retained the top spot in the Asian Cities Internationality Index 2026 with a score of 74.6 out of 100, up from 73.7 last year, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) said Thursday.
(2026-08-30). Texas Judge Cites Our Beloved Dolly Parton Drag Show Ban Ruling [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty | The United States was hit with a tragedy this week when beloved singer and national icon Dolly Parton died. It's perhaps fitting that a Texas judge invoked her memory this week when blocking a law that banned drag shows in the state. |
(2026-08-30). 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.
(2026-08-30). Nepal flood death toll reaches 734 as rescue operations enter fifth day. geo.tv Rescue works continue at Trishuli Center in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 30, 2026, after catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border. — AFPOverall death toll reaches 750, with 3,044 people still missing.China links mudslide to glacier instability caused by global…
(2026-08-30). Socialist Equality Party (UK) calls on 50 British trade unions to defend Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The SEP calls on workers to take this campaign into their own hands by popularising the Bogdan's case in their workplaces and passing resolutions in his defence in their branch and regional meetings.
(2026-08-30). Suicide attempts, broken toilets and rationed food: crisis deepens aboard USS Abraham Lincoln. strategic-culture.su By Tzippy SHMILOVITZ | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The carrier's 5,000 sailors and Marines have spent about 250 consecutive days at s…
(2026-08-30). China launches first Africa cargo air route under zero-tariff policy. ecns.cn A new scheduled all-cargo air route linking Chengdu and Addis Ababa officially launched on Friday.
(2026-08-30). Thursday 9/17: Constitution Day Community Conversation. indybay.org 2450 E Charleston Rd | Mountain View, CA 94043…
(2026-08-30). US police officer pulls hair, throws punches during arrest in Arkansas. aljazeera.com Footage shows an Arkansas state patrol officer pulling a passenger by his hair and punching him during an arrest.
(2026-08-30). 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, according to a report released Friday at the 2026 China International Big Data Industry Expo in Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province.
(2026-08-30). Iranian FM says Minab school massacre leaves 'eternal wound' on Iran. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday described the Minab school massacre as an "eternal wound" on Iran, urging the public and contemporary art enthusiasts to visit an exhibition featuring paintings inspired by the incident, IRNA news agency reported. | In an Instagram post last night, Araghchi said he had visited the exhibition the previous day, describing it as a place where art "weeps and makes others weep". | "Behind these colors and images stands the bitter memory of a crime committed by enemies of Iran against innocent children of this land," he said, adding that the tragedy would not disappea…
(2026-08-30). The ocean's hidden climate engine, South Africa's investment in understanding carbon at sea. sanews.gov.za The ocean's hidden climate engine, South Africa's investment in understanding carbon at sea | By Dr Mutshutshu Tsanwani and Onele Nyengule ⚪ Climate change is often discussed in terms of rising temperatures, droughts, floods and extreme weather. Yet one of the world's most powerful climate regulators lies largely out of sight, quietly performing an indispensable service every day. ⚪ The ocean absorbs approximately a quarter of humanity's carbon dioxide emissions, slowing the pace of global warming and buying valuable time for societies to transition to a low carbon future. This natural service, however, cannot…
(2026-08-30). Tearful Roger Federer inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame. aljazeera.com 'I'm still writing my love letter to tennis,' Swiss legend says as he is applauded by former tennis rivals and friends.
(2026-08-30). LIVE: Chelsea vs Brighton — Premier League. aljazeera.com Follow updates from the Premier League clash – including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.
(2026-08-30). Deputy Minister Nel to officiate Women's Month event at Constitution Hill. sanews.gov.za Deputy Minister Nel to officiate Women's Month event at Constitution Hill | Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister Andries Nel will officiate a high-level Women's Month event at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg on Monday. | The panel discussion is organised in collaboration with the Constitution Hill Trust, the Legal Practice Council, the Commission for Gender Equality and the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities. | The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development said the panel will bring together women leaders and delegates from across the legal sector and civil soci…
(2026-08-30). How a Nepali teacher's swift thinking saved 1,643 children with heroic rescue. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A warning reached Rajendra Dawadi, principal of Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School in Nepal's Trishuli Valley, at around 9: 20 am on Wednesday. At the time, he was responsible for the safety of 1,643 students and staff inside and around the three-storey school as a devastating flash flood moved through the mountain region. | The flood, reportedly triggered by a glacier collapse, swept through river systems across the area, killing more than 750 people in Nepal and 16 in Tibet. Roads, bridges, buildings and power stations were destroyed by the massive flow of water, rocks, ice, mud and debris. | Ac…
(2026-08-30). Messi scores four goals, inspires Inter Miami to 7-1 win over Montreal. aljazeera.com Lionel Messi's four goals help Miami snap a five-match winless run and take his season MLS tally to 18 goals.
(2026-08-30). 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…
(2026-08-30). Nepal-Tibet death toll 750 from Himalayan flood, 3,000 missing. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll in Nepal and Tibet from last week's catastrophic floods hit 750 on Sunday, with 3,044 missing, authorities said, while rescuers moved to higher ground as rain swelled river levels. | Rescue operations have been suspended several times since Friday because of bad weather and concerns that a lake formed across the Nepal-China border by a mudslide from Wednesday's glacier collapse could trigger fresh flooding after it began overflowing into rivers in Nepal. | The Red Cross estimates that more than 90,000 people are likely to have been affected by the disaster, which China…
(2026-08-30). Strasbourg fight back to beat Lens in Ligue 1. tribune.com.pk 
Strasbourg battled back from a goal down to beat Lens 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday, giving new coach Hugo Oliveira his first win in charge. | Florian Thauvin's 100th Ligue 1 goal put Dino Toppmoeller's Lens on track for a third straight win in all competitions this season. | But 20-year-old Moroccan international Gessime Yassine scored his first two goals for Strasbourg as they bounced back from an opening 4-0 hammering at Marseille last weekend. | "We managed our emotions better than we did in Marseille," Oliveira said. "We won by sticking to our game plan." | Lens were awarded a penalty 10 minutes before half-…
(2026-08-30). 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!
(2026-08-30). Van Dijk wants Cody Gakpo to stay at Liverpool despite Man City interest. aljazeera.com Liverpool's Dutch forward Gakpo is a transfer target for Premier League rivals Manchester City.
(2026-08-30). Ethiopia's Gobena, Kenya's Olympic champion Jepchirchir win Sydney Marathon. aljazeera.com Gobena claims first victory after finishing second last year, as Jepchirchir adds to Boston, New York and London wins.
(2026-08-30). Minister McKenzie assures runners 100th Comrades Marathon will go ahead. sanews.gov.za Minister McKenzie assures runners 100th Comrades Marathon will go ahead | Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has assured runners that the 100th running of the Comrades Marathon will take place on 13 June 2027, with the full support of national and provincial government. | In a statement on Friday, the Minister said government would ensure that the centenary race goes ahead despite an ongoing dispute involving athletics federations. | The assurance comes as entries for the historic race are open, with thousands of runners committing to the event and beginning their preparations. | "The 100th runni…
(2026-08-30). China releases first nationwide geometric reference imagery dataset. ecns.cn China has released its first national-level geometric reference remote sensing imagery dataset, covering the country's entire land territory, according to the Land Satellite Remote Sensing Application Center under the Ministry of Natural Resources.
(2026-08-30). Philippines: Displaced farmers begin rebuilding their livelihoods. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). Canada unveils huge new Lake Ontario sign in snub to Trump. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-30). Outcomes of the 5th Pacific Islands Roundtable on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). Dozens of soldiers arrested after apparent coup attempt in Niger's capital. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-30). World Humanitarian Day: Health care is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). Haiti: Everything must be done to protect the population from escalating armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). Bangladesh: 17th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026 National Rounds — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). Evaluation of EcoSec's Microeconomic Initiatives in Libya 2019-2024. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). Evaluation of the ICRC's EcoSec Programme in Cameroon (2019-2024). icrc.org
(2026-08-30). The Pacific strengthens commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). Nepal miracle: Six-year-old rescued alive after three days under flood debris in Rasuwa. ptcnews.tv
(2026-08-30). Renewed call from UN Secretary-General and ICRC President to adopt rules on autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). Kazakhstan inaugurates the Kurultai in a new stage of political reorganization. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-30). Restoring hope: five years of MHPSS support for repatriated families in Central Asia. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). Why the world cannot normalize the killing of those who help. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). Intermediary between Trump and Lula acquires Brazil's main defense company. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-30). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). Mali: Six injured people transferred from Kidal to Gao. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). Aerial video shows devastation in flood-hit Nepal. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-30). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Ethiopia. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). Colombia: After the earthquake, Chocó's schools face a long recovery. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). Palestinian mother in agony as Israeli attack kills her son. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-30). Road collapses in Nepal landslide four days after floods. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-30). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). Icelanders vote to stay out of European Union. geo.tv
(2026-08-30). Preserving humanity and dignity in the Philippines' armed conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). Ben-Gvir taunts Palestinian women prisoners over prison conditions. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-30). DRC: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement condemns attacks on its volunteers and staff. icrc.org
(2026-08-30). Colombia: De la Espriella cancela diálogos de paz con tres grupos armados. radiohc.cu El presidente de Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, anuló formalmente las mesas de negociación y el reconocimiento institucional de tres de las facciones armadas más activas del país, un viraje definitivo en su política de seguridad. | La medida recae sobre las Autodefensas Conquistadores de la Sierra Nevada (ACSN), la Coordinadora Nacional del Ejército Bolivariano y el Estado Mayor de los Bloques del Magdalena Medio (EMBF). | De acuerdo con la administración central, la decisión responde a la ´falta de voluntad ª real de estos grupos para pactar compromisos verificables. | En su discurso de investidu…
(2026-08-30). XVIII Cumbre BRICS 2026: øUn punto de inflexión de las alianzas internas y el futuro del grupo? strategic-culture.su El mundo no sólo observa, se encuentra en plena ebullición, en plena transición. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | El Banco de los BRICS se convertirá e…
(2026-08-30). O renminbi vale mais que o euro. strategic-culture.su Joà£o Abel DE FREITAS | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | Os países do Sul Global, ao tentarem proteger-se das sanàßà&m…
(2026-08-30). Dichiarazione Del Collettivo A/I Sulle Sanzioni Disposte Dal Governo USA Nei Suoi Confront. indybay.org
(2026-08-30). Woke me up, before you go go. strategic-culture.su Se la politica torna a costruire comunità attorno a diritti universali, condizioni materiali, lavoro, dignità , uguaglianza davanti alla legge e possibilità concreta di partecipare alla vita sociale, allora il pendolo potrebbe finalmente fermarsi. | Segue nostro Il woke è morto, viva il woke! | C'è qualcosa di irresistibilmente comico nei funerali politici celebrati prima ancora che il morto abbia avuto la cortesia di morire. | In questi…
(2026-08-30). Atletico down Sevilla to go top of La Liga. tribune.com.pk 
Atletico Madrid put the noise of the Julian Alvarez transfer saga behind them with a convincing 3-1 victory at Sevilla on Saturday to move top of the early La Liga table. | Diego Simeone's men have taken seven points from their first three matches of the league season. | The club has repeatedly ruled out a move to Barcelona for wantaway striker Alvarez, who has also been heavily linked with Arsenal. | The Argentina international was left out of the matchday squad in Seville, having been booed by his own fans last weekend in a 2-2 home draw with Villarreal. | "Julian is going through his own personal process, a…
(2026-08-29). Can Russia's Security-for-Resources Model Defeat Terrorism in West Africa? moderndiplomacy.eu The Confederation of Sahel States (Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger) increasingly use a security-for-resources barter model for fighting against growing terrorism in West Africa. They trade vital natural assets like gold, uranium, and lithium in exchange for military protection, weapons, and economic support from external partners, particularly from Russia, bypassing traditional Western partnerships. These Francophone …
(2026-08-29). Xi Jinping's Egypt Visit: How China Is Expanding Its Influence in the Middle East. moderndiplomacy.eu The upcoming official visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Egypt, scheduled for August 30 to September 3, 2026, coincides with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The visit will address economic and technological cooperation, as well as regional and international issues, and marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Egypt and China. The …
(2026-08-29). South Korea names veteran technocrat Lee Hyoung-il as new finance chief in cabinet reshuffle. al-monitor.com SEOUL, Aug 30 (Reuters) – South Korea unveiled a major cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, naming First Vice Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il as the new deputy prime minister and minister of economy and finance. The administration also tapped ruling Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Seung-won to lead the Ministry of Justice, and named Kang Shin-chul, former deputy commander of the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command, as the new defense minister, presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik said in a televised address.
(2026-08-29). Trump puà≤ uscire di scena senza definirla ufficialmente? strategic-culture.su La via diplomatica sembra avere l'iniziativa: tanto stretta, tanto precaria, ma anche genuina. La prossima mossa decisiva sarà politica, non militare. A meno che qualche attore non chiuda deliberatamente la finestra di opportunità prima. | Segue nostro Ecco cosa sta realmente accadendo all'interno della stanza — anzi, delle stanze — informazioni estremamente riservate e confidenziali, provenienti da entrambi i centri nevralgi…