(2026-08-19). One Hormuz Strait, two realities: Trump declares 'open,' Iran claims 'closed'… Who is bluffing. hindustantimes.com The Strait of Hormuz has become the center of a growing confrontation between Donald Trump and Iran. Iran says the strategic waterway is closed, while Trump says Hormuz is open and operating, despite a U.S. naval blockade. Trump also claimed that all water mines had been removed or detonated and rejected reports of talks with Tehran. His statement came as he spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan about Gulf security and the latest Middle East developments. This video examines the competing claims over Hormuz, the U.S. naval presence, Iran's position, and what the dispute means for shipping an…
(2026-08-19). On cam: Qatar tries to save US-Iran talks as Trump and Tehran clash over control Of Strait of Hormuz. hindustantimes.com Qatar is stepping in to help revive U.S.-Iran negotiations as Washington and Tehran remain sharply divided over control of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The diplomatic push comes amid rising tensions and growing concerns over the impact of the standoff on regional security and global shipping.
(2026-08-19). Oil extends climb on prolonged Hormuz export uncertainty. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices climbed for a fourth straight day on Wednesday as investors weighed conflicting messages from Tehran and Washington on whether the Strait of Hormuz is open to ships. | Brent crude futures climbed 69 cents, or 0.8%, to $91.71, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 76 cents, or 0.9%, to $85.70 a barrel. | Both contracts closed on Tuesday at their highest in more than three weeks as hopes of peace between the US and Iran faded. | US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday no talks were taking place with Iran ‚&Ar…
(2026-08-19). Correcting the Trump delusions about the Strait of Hormuz. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: Special correspondent American President Donald Trump posted an image on his Truth Social today. An AI-generated image. It has the Strait of Hormuz circled, and above it, in large letters: NEW U.S. TERRITORY I wrote that line in capitals on purpose. Because this is not something said in a speech. This is a picture.
(2026-08-19). Taxpayers Funded A $533 Million Artillery Plant That Made Nothing. popularresistance.org A robot was on fire. Again. | It was the summer of 2024, and the cutting-edge robots inside General Dynamics' sweltering artillery factory near Dallas were catching fire with startling regularity, according to four former workers there. This wasn't ideal, as the plant was supposed to be churning out urgently needed artillery shells for Ukraine. The robots, giant metal arms with clamps for hands, would end up drenched in oil, which would then — no surprise — combust as they moved steel blocks heated to 1,800 degrees into and out of a machine that periodically erupted columns of fire.
(2026-08-19). $54 Billion For Killer Robots? A Look Into DAWG. popularresistance.org In the first 24 hours of the U.S. war on Iran, AI targeting tools powered by Palantir and Anthropic were used to strike over 1,000 targets. On July 12th, the U.S. military employed unmanned kamikaze drone boats for the first time in its history to strike a naval base in Bandar Abbas, Iran. These boats, employed for one-time use with a self-destructive goal, each cost nearly $1 million each. | If Trump and his Pentagon get their way, robotic warfare will be the new normal. Buried in the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request is a number that has stunned even seasoned defense watchers: a whopp…
(2026-08-19). How Israel Is Drying Up The West Bank's Most Fertile Farmlands. popularresistance.org Agriculture in the northern West Bank could be on the verge of disappearing under the weight of Israeli land confiscation and the destruction of water wells. The Atouf area, in the Tubas governorate in the northeastern West Bank, and long known as the region's "breadbasket," has been targeted by settler attacks on its water lines. The settler raids complement the Israeli army's ongoing infrastructure projects in the area, which have plowed through Palestinian farmlands and demolished wells. | For four months, thousands of Palestinian farmers in the Atouf plain have been unable to access water for their crops afte…
(2026-08-19). The US-Iran Peace Deal Signed In June Expires. popularresistance.org The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the peace deal signed between Iran and the US to end the war expired on Monday, August 17, without achieving a single objective and both the parties accusing each other of violating it. | The MoU was signed digitally by US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on June 17 after a months-long mediation process facilitated by Pakistan and Qatar. | The memorandum was expected to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, which began on February 28, and formalize the unilateral ceasefire announced by Trump on April 8.
(2026-08-19). Anti-Terror Laws And The Return Of Political Repression. popularresistance.org A parliamentary republic, an imperial power, a right-wing Andean government, and a monarchy share no region, no alliance, and no form of government. Between them, the same legal instrument is nonetheless spreading: statutes and decrees written in the language of "terrorism" and "national security" that treat political opposition itself as a threat to be policed. Far from coincidental, this convergence is a shared architecture whose purpose is to build a legal framework capable of designating entire organizations and broad movements as enemies of the state, and, through them, of dismantling the conditions in which…
(2026-08-19). Seattle: Duwamish Tribe Takes On Stewardship Of Rematriated Land. popularresistance.org A warm summer breeze carries the scent of wild flowers and fresh foliage from the surrounding forest through the clearing of Heron's Nest (spa îq ∑a î ƒçÃìa îac). This is the site of a successful community-led land effort returning 3.56 acres to the Duwamish Tribe, which lacks federal recognition. | "To me, it seems like a huge piece of property because we are not federally recognized and do not have a reservation," said Nancy Sackman, vice chair of the Duwamish Tribal Council and Duwamish tribal member. "So any land that we do get is a huge event."
(2026-08-19). A Union Of Unions: Revitalizing Labor Councils. popularresistance.org I'd been to Music City Center in Nashville before, but this day was different. I sat with colleagues and ran into other people I knew from the progressive movement, but we had not convened to discuss organizing strategies or hear from a candidate. We were there to mourn the loss of a grand force in not only Nashville, but all of Southern labor: Vonda McDaniel. | McDaniel's presence loomed large all throughout the center's 2.1 million square feet, literally and figuratively. Photos of her adorned the monitors across the building, and she had served as vice-chair of the Music City Center board, ensuring that organi…
(2026-08-19). US' biggest alliance crisis: Trump scolds Seoul, China's top diplomat lands almost immediately. hindustantimes.com South Korea is facing a fresh strategic test as China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi prepares to visit Seoul, days after Donald Trump defended scaling back joint U.S.-South Korea military drills. Wang's visit is expected to focus on bilateral and regional issues as Seoul looks to manage ties with both Washington and Beijing.
(2026-08-19). West can't reach Putin's Caspian route? Russia sending TNT & drone parts to rebuild Iran's arsenal. hindustantimes.com Russia is reportedly shipping explosives, ammunition and drone components to Iran through the Caspian Sea, according to an exclusive NBC News report. A European government document allegedly lists TNT among the cargo, while a Western official reportedly confirmed its contents. The shipments could help Iran rebuild military capabilities damaged by U.S. and Israeli strikes. The reported transfers also mark a striking reversal in the Russia-Iran drone relationship, after years of Iranian Shahed-style drones and technical support flowing to Moscow. This video examines Putin's Caspian supply route, why the shipments m…
(2026-08-19). Is Gulf War Back? Hours After Trump-MBZ Call, Angry Mojtaba Fires Two Ballistic Missiles Toward UAE. hindustantimes.com Iran has reportedly launched two ballistic missiles toward the UAE, with Abu Dhabi confirming the projectiles and saying both were intercepted. The reported attack comes shortly after a Trump-Mohammed bin Zayed call, as tensions between Tehran and the U.S. and its Gulf allies continue to escalate.
(2026-08-19). UAE suspends all trade, financial transactions with Iran after missile attack. geo.tv UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. — Reuters/File UAE halts trade activities with Iran until further notice.Missiles targeted "maritime traffic": defence ministry.Iran urges "regional parties" to avoid claims against Iran.
(2026-08-19). Trump turns screws on South Korea to join Iran war. wsws.org Incensed by South Korea's refusal to join the US war of aggression against Iran, Trump has unilaterally reduced major joint war games that began Monday and announced plans for talks with North Korea.
(2026-08-19). Tuesday 8/25: "American Doctors" Gaza Genocide Frontline Hospitals – Film & Panel w/ Filmmaker & Doctors. indybay.org Roxie Movie Theater SF | 3125 16th Street, | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-08-19). Friday 9/4: BABA G presents a Fundraiser: Water is Life – Let Gaza Live. indybay.org San Jose Peace & Justice Center | 48 S Seventh St, Unit 101, San Jose, CA 95112, United States…
(2026-08-19). Monday 8/24: "American Doctors" : Gaza Genocide Frontline Hospitals Film & Panel w/ Filmmaker & Doctors. indybay.org Roxie Movie Theater SF | 3125 16th Street, | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-08-19). Venezuela 2026, Argentina 1955, Chavismo and Peronism. unitedworldint.com The events that unfolded in Venezuela after January 3rd have profoundly shaken the country's political landscape. Beyond the search for culprits and traitors—mostly unfounded and driven by emotional responses to the pain and helplessness caused by the murder of hundreds of Cubans and Venezuelans and the kidnapping of President Maduro and his wife—the truth is …
(2026-08-19). Senador granadino ratifica apoyo sindical a Cuba. radiohc.cu La voluntad de los trabajadores de la isla caribeña de Granada para continuar acompañando a la mayor de las Antillas fue el pilar de un nuevo encuentro que sostuvo Yadiryz Echenique Paz, embajadora cubana en ese país, y el senador granadino Andrés Lewis. | La disposición de fortalecer los vínculos de solidaridad frente al cerco imperialista recrudecido fue ratificada por ambas partes durante el encuentro, informó Cubaminrex. | Durante el intercambio Lewis, también presidente de Grenada Trade Union Council, ratificó el compromiso de los sindicatos granadinos de acompañar a Cuba en su resistencia contra las medidas…
(2026-08-19). That Time the US President threatened, "A Whole Civilization will die tonight" juancole.com
(2026-08-19). Fresh EU help for war industry. electronicintifada.net Border mission in Gaza serves as a figleaf for an illegal occupation.
(2026-08-19). Hamas accuses Netanyahu of undermining talks, ceasefire deal after Gaza strike. tribune.com.pk 
Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday of deliberately undermining ceasefire talks while reaffirming its commitment to the Gaza ceasefire deal and urging the United States and mediators to pressure Israel to honour it. | The Palestinian group issued the statement after an Israeli strike on a cafe at the port in Gaza City killed six Palestinians, including a child, and injured others. | It said the "new massacre" represented "a deliberate escalation" and accused Israel of seeking to undermine efforts to consolidate the ceasefire and advance implementation of the agreement. "The timin…
(2026-08-19). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Sunday 9/20: Paws: A Benefit for the Sulala Animal Rescue in Gaza. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center – 2414 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-08-19). US refineries taking in half of Venezuela's oil output, official says. aljazeera.com US official says Venezuela is sending 500,000 of its 1.25 million barrels per day output to Gulf Coast refineries.
(2026-08-18). Wang Chuqin retains top in ITTF men's singles world rankings. ecns.cn China's Wang Chuqin retained the No. 1 spot in the men's singles standings as the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) released its world rankings for Week 34 of 2026 on Monday.
(2026-08-19). Climate Alarmists Go Silent: Turns Out Fossil Fuels Are Earth's 'Miracle-Gro'. wattsupwiththat.com The question is no longer whether fossil fuels have greened the planet. The evidence is overwhelming. Will people in power have the courage to acknowledge it as a benefit?
(2026-08-19). China FA launches probe into alleged KFA 'inappropriate hospitality'. ecns.cn The Chinese Football Association (CFA) said on Wednesday it has launched an investigation into reports that three of its staff members received "inappropriate hospitality" from the Korea Football Association (KFA) during a referee exchange visit to South Korea in 2012.
(2026-08-19). Why Is Japan Criticising the U.S. Over ICC Sanctions? moderndiplomacy.eu Japan has issued an unusually direct criticism of its U.S. ally after Washington imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. Japan's foreign ministry described the sanctions as "very unfortunate" and reaffirmed Tokyo's support for the ICC and its role in prosecuting serious international crimes. The statement marks …
(2026-08-19). South Korea's Everland opens final vote to name panda cub. ecns.cn South Korea's Everland theme park has launched the final public vote to name a giant panda cub born in June, with balloting open through Aug. 30.
(2026-08-18). Xi calls for stronger China-Ecuador synergy in development strategies. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday emphasized that China and Ecuador should strengthen the synergy of their development strategies and implement the cooperation plan for jointly building the Belt and Road.
(2026-08-19). Two security personnel injured as suicide attack foiled in Bannu. tribune.com.pk 
Two security personnel were injured on Tuesday when a suicide bomber attempted to target a security forces' vehicle in Bannu's Jani Khel Mali Khel area. | According to police sources, the bomber was riding in a rickshaw and attempted to strike a security forces' MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle near Al-Momin School. However, security personnel responded promptly and killed the attacker before he could reach the vehicle, averting potentially greater casualties. | The sources said Sepoy Zeeshan and Sepoy Khairuddin were injured in the attack. They were immediately shifted to CMH Bannu for medical t…
(2026-08-19). Climate change is driving record heat in Europe's seas, scientists say. tribune.com.pk 
Human-caused climate change was the main driver of recent record-breaking sea temperatures around Europe, scientists said on Wednesday, warning of severe consequences for marine ecosystems and coastal communities. | Europe's seas have not escaped the extreme heat that many countries have endured this summer. Last month, the average temperature in the Mediterranean was 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit), the highest for any July on record, while an offshore buoy near Mallorca recorded 33 degrees Celsius in early August. | Human-caused climate change has added about 2 degrees Celsius of warming to the Me…
(2026-08-18). 'Mobile photo studio' captures memories on Qixi Festival. ecns.cn The volunteer photography service has been running for five years, bringing a "mobile photo studio" to rural communities and capturing in photographs the elderly couples who have spent cherished years together.
(2026-08-19). How Ebola became the deadliest outbreak in DR Congo's history. aljazeera.com Conflict, delayed detection, and mistrust are complicating efforts to contain the virus in eastern DR Congo.
(2026-08-19). Wednesday 8/19: Rally To Defend The Crockett Ten: DROP The Charges NOW! indybay.org Richmond Superior Court | 100 37th St | Richmond, California…
(2026-08-19). Being Set Up for A Spectacle: An Trajectory of Deepdiving While UncoloniziNg. indybay.org Recently, while showing their art in Downtown Portland, OR, a visual artist with over 30 years experience found himself experiencing what he thinks is a Set-Up in the works. People Who put certain pawns (and targets) into situations where character assassination is imminent. Or, in this case, a likely murder.
(2026-08-19). Philippine impeachment trial advances Marcos' consolidation of state power. wsws.org Behind the constitutional theater in the Philippine Senate, the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte is being staged to eliminate the last significant political obstacle to Washington's transformation of the archipelago into a forward base for war with China.
(2026-08-19). More than two-thirds of UPS' US package volume now handled in automated facilities. wsws.org These developments further expose the Teamsters' so-called "historic" 2023 contract as a historic sellout.
(2026-08-19). International support surges for jailed Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The international campaign demanding the freedom of Ukrainian socialist and anti-war activist Bogdan Syrotiuk continues to expand rapidly following his sentencing to 15 years in prison on August 10.
(2026-08-19). Private credit market under growing stress. wsws.org Loan defaults are rising and the number of companies financed by private credit being placed on a watch list is growing.
(2026-08-19). Riyadh Air begins three weekly flights between Riyadh and Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
Riyadh Air's inaugural flight RX-676 landed at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore on Tuesday, marking the airline's entry into the city and adding a new air link between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. | The carrier will operate three flights per week between Riyadh and Lahore, offering passengers a direct travel option and expanding connectivity between the two countries. | The inaugural flight arrived from Riyadh in the evening and was welcomed with a traditional water salute arranged by the Fire and Rescue Services of the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). | A ribbon-cutting and cake-cutting ceremony w…
(2026-08-19). How to Protect and Diversify Your Wealth for the Future. moguldom.com For entrepreneurs and successful professionals, building wealth is only half the battle. The other, equally important half, is protecting it. Asset protection isn't about hiding money or dodging responsibilities; it's a smart way to set up your financial life. This helps shield your wealth from unexpected risks, creditors, and legal challenges. A well-designed plan makes …
(2026-08-19). US unions sue over new visa rule for foreign students, journalists. aljazeera.com New rule caps student and exchange visas to four years, while most journalist visas will be limited to 240 days.
(2026-08-19). The Best Custom Software Development Companies In The U.S.: A 2026 Review. moguldom.com Finding a high-quality team to do custom software development for your brand is difficult. You often don't have the inside industry knowledge you need to know who is able to deliver and who might not. Many global markets are currently saturated with agencies, but you want one that offers transparency, accountability, and a high degree …
(2026-08-18). China achieves first rocket recovery on land. ecns.cn China launched the reusable Zhuque-3 rocket on Wednesday morning, marking the country's first land recovery of a rocket first stage.
(2026-08-19). Is Hamas Really the reason there is no Mideast Peace? juancole.com Washington, D.C. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Hamas has frequently been described as a rigidly fanatical terrorist organization intent on destroying Israel. It is argued that it does not have the support of most Palestinians, and cannot be part of a peace process. Hamas' military wing's attack in Israel on October 7, 2023, in which a majority of those killed were civilians, including women and children, is cited as proof of this assertion. | In a statement published in the Washington Post on November 19, 2023, President Biden said that "as long as Hamas clings to its ideology of destruction, a c…
(2026-08-18). China launches Zhuque-3 rocket, achieving its first rocket recovery on land. ecns.cn China launched the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 on Wednesday morning, achieving its first recovery of a rocket's first stage on land.
(2026-08-18). China's licensed doctors reach 5.29 million as resident health indicators hit record highs. ecns.cn China had 5.29 million licensed (assistant) physicians by the end of 2025, surpassing the target set in the 14th Five-Year (2021-2025) Plan, the National Health Commission announced on Wednesday, commemorating the ninth Chinese Doctors' Day.
(2026-08-19). South Korea, US scale back annual military drills after Trump's order. aljazeera.com Seoul says the duration of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise has been reduced from 11 days to five.
(2026-08-19). LucidPic Review: Checking Out the AI Photo Video Creator. moguldom.com AI image and video generators are becoming increasingly useful for people who need professional-looking visual content without the time and cost associated with traditional photography and video shoots. Lucidpic is an appealing option for more than a few reasons. But, does it actually hold up to the buzz surrounding it, and would it be a …
(2026-08-19). Can We Save Our Food From Climate Change? The Future of Food Is at Stake. thinktank.pk Imagine a world where a heatwave destroys a wheat harvest, drought leaves fields without enough water, floods wash away rice crops and rising ocean temperatures disrupt fisheries—all within the same year. This is no longer simply a prediction about the distant future. Climate change is already affecting the way food is grown, transported and produced. …
(2026-08-19). For the right the next election is about renovation. onlineopinion.com.au One Nation and the Coalition aren't enemies, they are competitors, and competition is the best way to bring renewal.
(2026-08-19). Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law. icrc.org Statement delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Adviser, at the first substantial plenary session of the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs, New York, 22 July 2026.
(2026-08-19). Wednesday 8/19: Report from Palestine: The World Needs to Act! indybay.org Zoom | masspeace.us/report-from-palestine…
(2026-08-19). Quebec separatist says no independence referendum while Trump in office. aljazeera.com Leader of Canadian province's secessionist party says debate over independence stymied by turbulence in US politics.
(2026-08-19). Indian-origin woman, living in US with green card for 27 years, detained by ICE. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian-origin woman who has been residing lawfully in the US for 27 years and has held a Green Card since 2013, has been detained Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). | Venkata Vasamsetty who is a public school teacher working with special-needs students in North Carolina, has no criminal record and is the mother of two US citizens and grandmother of two US citizen children, according to her family and immigration attorney. | Venkata Vasamsetty, a public school teacher who works with special-needs students in North Carolina, was reportedly detained by US immigration authorities despite ha…
(2026-08-18). China-built VLCC featuring green technologies delivered in Dalian. ecns.cn A new-generation very large crude carrier (VLCC), independently developed and built by China, was delivered in Dalian, Liaoning Province, on Monday.
(2026-08-19). How Could China's New South China Sea Base Affect Taiwan? moderndiplomacy.eu China has completed the first phase of construction at Antelope Reef in the disputed Paracel Islands, creating a large artificial island that analysts say could eventually become one of Beijing's most important military facilities in the South China Sea. Satellite images reviewed by Reuters show that the first stage of reclamation has been completed after …
(2026-08-19). Vieira appointed Senegal head coach after World Cup disappointment. tribune.com.pk 
Senegal have appointed France's 1998 World Cup winner Patrick Vieira as head coach, the country's football federation announced Tuesday, succeeding Pape Thiaw who was dismissed after the World Cup. | The appointment of Vieira, who was born in Senegal, is a "strategic move", the federation said in a social media post, aiming to "establish a high-level technical staff, in line with our country's sporting ambitions". | His main mission will be to revitalise the team after Senegal's bruising loss to Belgium in the last 32 of the World Cup. | Thiaw was sacked less than two weeks later. The 45-year-old former Senega…
(2026-08-19). Oligarchy, dictatorship and the political radicalization of the American working class. wsws.org We are publishing here the report delivered by Joseph Kishore, national secretary of the Socialist Equality Party (US), to the party's Ninth National Congress, held August 2—7, 2026.
(2026-08-19). US, South Korea to cut length, scope of military drills after Trump order. tribune.com.pk 
South Korea and the United States will cut short annual joint military drills to five days from 11 and scale back some field training, the allies said on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump ordered a substantial reduction in US participation. | The change in the drills comes as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits South Korea on Wednesday and Thursday for regional security talks expected to cover developments on the Korean peninsula. | The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, which began on August 17, will now run through August 21, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff and a Pentagon official said, instead of…
(2026-08-19). Iran's armed forces warn Gulf countries against assisting US military. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries on Wednesday against assisting the US military, saying it would be tantamount to joining American military operations. | "We wish to warn that any assistance or facilitation provided to the aggressor US military amounts to participation in the US military operation," armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi said, according to Iran's Mehr news agency. | South Korean minister says Trump appears to be pressuring Seoul over Iran, investment | South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump's order to curb joint military drills appea…
(2026-08-19). The geopolitics of railroads: Europe's decoupling doctrine. onlineopinion.com.au The twenty-first century will not belong to the economies that simply produce more energy. It will belong to those that require less imported energy to generate greater prosperity. That is the true meaning of decoupling.
(2026-08-19). Russia and Ukraine bleed as NATO's war threatens to engulf Europe. wsws.org Mounting drone and missile "deep strikes" are a response to the fact that the frontline has been fought to a bloody standstill—in a meatgrinder of trenches, artillery and drones.
(2026-08-19). TRAPPED IN AN OILY FOOL'S PARADISE. indybay.org Delusion and Catastrophic reality…
(2026-08-19). Hainan international education hub brings together 30 Chinese, overseas universities. ecns.cn An international education hub in south China's Hainan Province has brought together 30 Chinese and overseas universities, giving students access to cross-university courses and international education resources without leaving China.
(2026-08-19). First cold-chain express train carrying southern Xinjiang fruits begins service. ecns.cn A freight train carrying over 200 metric tons of fresh plums departed from Aksu, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, for Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, on Monday, marking the launch of the region's first cold-chain express train service for local fresh fruits.
(2026-08-19). Mumia Remembers Dr. Johanna Fernandez; NOL Activists Speak Against ICE & Lobby. indybay.org Mumia Abu Jamal Remembers Dr. Johanna Fernandez; New Orleans Activists Speak Out Against ICE Detention Centers; Author Ian Lustick Examines Israel's Lobby…
(2026-08-19). Thursday 8/20: OPEN HOUSE: Revolution Books. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-08-18). Magnitude-5.6 earthquake strikes northwest China's Qinghai. ecns.cn A magnitude-5.6 earthquake struck Dachaidan in Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, at 5: 36 a.m. on Wednesday, according to the Qinghai Earthquake Agency.
(2026-08-19). RCMP warns Two Canadian Sikh Separatists of life threat over Khalistan-related activities. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has reportedly warned two Canadian Sikh separatists that they face a serious and immediate threat to their lives because of their involvement in efforts to establish an independent Sikh state in India.According to Canadian media reports, the warnings were issued to Inderjeet Singh Gosal of Caledon, Ontario, and Manjinder Singh of Abbotsford, British Columbia. The RCMP reportedly described the threats as credible, serious and imminent.
(2026-08-19). Saturday 8/22: Coffee and Conversation About Reparations. indybay.org Café International, 508 Haight Street near Fillmore SF…
(2026-08-19). Saturday 8/29: Civil Rights, Black Power & Reparations. indybay.org RSVP for address…
(2026-08-19). Saturday 8/29: SF Made Of Iron Group Show & Fundraiser For Documentary On Women Ironworker. indybay.org Gallery | 939 Howard St. | San Francisco…
(2026-08-19). Sabalenka slams Wang to advance at Cincinnati. tribune.com.pk 
Aryna Sabalenka unleashed her big game with devastating effect on Tuesday, hammering China's Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 to reach the fourth round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati | The world number one took only 20 minutes to blow through the first set against her 36th-ranked opponent and began the second set with a break of serve. | Sabalenka kept up the pressure in the second set with Wang double-faulting on the top seed's first match point after 54 minutes. | The victory marked the 45th in a row for Sabalenka at the Masters 1000 level. | "I cannot complain. She's a tough opponent," Sabalenka said. "To win in straight set…
(2026-08-19). Chilean miners' families fight alone as management walks free and unions look the other way. wsws.org The corporatized union apparatus aligned to the Chilean "left" has done nothing but issue statements, observe moments of silence and light candles.
(2026-08-18). Cambodia links KHQR with WeChat Pay for Chinese travelers. ecns.cn Chinese travelers in Cambodia can now use WeChat Pay to scan local KHQR codes for everyday purchases under a cross-border QR payment service launched Tuesday in Phnom Penh by the National Bank of Cambodia and WeChat Pay.
(2026-08-18). DeepSeek seeks civilengineering talents for its IDC datacenter team. ecns.cn Chinese AI company DeepSeek has posted a new round of full-time job openings for its IDC data center team, covering three areas: data center infrastructure operations, planning and design, and on-site implementation.
(2026-08-19). Pakistan condemns 'unprovoked' Israeli attack on Syrian airbase. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the "unprovoked attack" by Israeli occupation forces on "Abu al-Duhur Airbase in Idlib, Syria," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said. | In a statement, MoFA said the attack was a "flagrant violation of international law" and warned that such "provocative actions" could further undermine regional peace and stability. | üîà PR No. 2Ô∏è‚É£2Ô∏è‚É£0Ô∏è‚É£/2Ô∏è‚É£0Ô∏è‚&Eacut…
(2026-08-19). PHF launches coaching education programme. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) today formally inaugurated Phase 1 of its national coaching education program, marking a significant step toward modernizing the sport's technical standards and tactical frameworks across the country. | The opening session was conducted by PHF National Coaching Advisor Herman Kruis, bringing together dynamic blend of young and experienced Pakistani coaches. Designed as an interactive, highly practical, and objective learning workshop, the session focused on contemporary coaching methodologies, tactical analysis, and modern athlete management. | PHF President Mohyuddin Ahmed…
(2026-08-19). Energy Cost Before Energy Generation. wattsupwiththat.com Energy systems have to satisfy many requirements simultaneously: reliability, affordability, environmental impact, resource requirements, infrastructure needs and their ability to deliver energy when and where society requires it. But before comparing the energy return of different technologies, we first need to understand what we are counting.
(2026-08-19). Australia: SEP meeting discusses how to fight Labor government's attack on National Disability Insurance Scheme. wsws.org Speakers exposed the disastrous consequences of the evisceration of the NDIS and its impact on the disabled and their families, and the jobs and conditions of health, education and welfare workers.
(2026-08-19). 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.
(2026-08-19). Forklift safety expert calls for independent investigation into catastrophic accident at GM Flint Assembly. wsws.org While forklifts can be equipped with cameras, proximity detectors and collision-warning systems, workers appear to remain dependent largely upon horns, painted lines, mirrors and the ability of a forklift driver to twist around and look backward.
(2026-08-19). As Europe rearms, Italy's fragmented space sector faces a scale test. tribune.com.pk 
Italy's fragmented space industry is facing growing pressure to consolidate as defence and government customers increasingly favour larger suppliers capable of handling complex programmes. | The shift reflects a broader push across Europe to build strategic autonomy in defence and critical technologies, as governments respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, tensions with China and uncertainty over future United States security commitments. | For Italy, whose space sector is known for niche engineering expertise but remains dominated by small and medium-sized companies, the challenge is whether firms can build…
(2026-08-19). Military officials unleash operation of fury on 'America-hating' media. responsiblestatecraft.org Over the past week, Pentagon officials launched a broadside against reports of dire conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which has been deployed in the Middle East for more than eight months. Less than 24 hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth first
(2026-08-19). Is Beijing Playing the Victim? Inside China's Latest Media Attack on Japan. thinktank.pk When a Fishing Dispute Becomes a Political Weapon A recent Global Times article titled "Japan's jitters over Chinese fishing vessels reveal a guilty conscience" presents the latest China-Japan maritime tensions through a familiar political lens: China as the relatively calm actor and Japan as the nervous, suspicious and ultimately responsible party. The article was published …
(2026-08-19). K-P seeks US investment in tourism. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and the US on Tuesday discussed prospects for cooperation in various sectors, including sports, tourism, minerals, energy and power, education, parliamentary cooperation and capacity building. | This was discussed during a meeting between US Chargé d'Affaires in Pakistan is Natalie A Baker and K-P Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad. All parliamentary leaders of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, provincial ministers and other prominent personalities also attended the meeting. | During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on further pr…
(2026-08-19). Shaheen's seven-for seals Champions Cup title. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's ace-pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed 7-36, including a hat-trick, to lead Pakistan Gold to a 101-run victory over Pakistan Greens in a one-sided final of the National Champions Cup at Multan Cricket Stadium on Tuesday night. | Chasing 341, Greens were well placed at 143-1 before collapsing to 239 all out in 37.3 overs, with Shaheen bagging incredible figures from 8.3 overs. | The Pakistan ODI captain struck three times in the 27th over before returning in the 38th to complete his hat-trick, removing Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza and Mohammad Hasnain with the first three balls of the over.
(2026-08-19). A Comprehensive Review Of RepCard: The Ultimate Field Sales Software For Home Services. moguldom.com Companies making sales door-to-door usually rely on the skill of their salespeople and the organizational prowess of their managers to make sure that they target the right areas. These days, technology is riding to the rescue. These operations used to be very complex, but thanks to software solutions like RepCard, they're becoming easier. We wanted …
(2026-08-19). Can Tinubu Win Re-Election Despite Nigeria's Economic Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu As campaigning begins for Nigeria's January elections, President Bola Tinubu faces a difficult test of both his economic reforms and his All Progressives Congress party's more than decade-long record in power. Tinubu is seeking a second term against major challengers including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, both of whom have built their …
(2026-08-19). China's snooker boom gains momentum with return of China Open. ecns.cn The 2026 China Open Snooker has returned to the World Snooker Tour calendar after a six-year absence, highlighting the rapid growth of snooker in China.
(2026-08-19). AN ONGOING REHEARSAL – An Interview with NDUDUZO MAKHATHINI. indybay.org Audio interview with Nduduzo Makhathini; South African pianist, improviser, healer, and musicologist. He's currently writing a book called, "An Ongoing Rehearsal." His new album on Blue Note Records is titled The Myth We Choose and was released on June 26, 2026. In September, 2026 Makhathini will begin a US/World tour with his jazz trio.
(2026-08-19). Turkish counterpart invites FM Dar to Regional 4 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Istanbul. tribune.com.pk 
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has invited Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar to attend the upcoming Regional 4 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Istanbul later this month, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Wednesday. | According to a post on X, "FM Fidan invited FM Dar to attend the upcoming Regional 4 Foreign Ministers' Meeting of Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, to be held in Istanbul later this month." | "FM Dar accepted the invitation and confirmed his participation in the meeting," the ministry added. | Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Sena…
(2026-08-19). Where Have All Your Dollars Gone? Long Time Passing. davidswanson.org The discretionary budget for the U.S. government next year as proposed by Trump is depicted by the Washington Examiner in the above pie chart. It has passed the House and might pass the Senate. As long as half of Congress Members see their job as boot licking and the other half see their job as …
(2026-08-19). Five Premier League stars to watch this season. tribune.com.pk 
The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday, setting the stage for a galaxy of stars to shine in the 2026-27 campaign. | AFP Sports looks at five players to watch: | Morgan Rogers (Chelsea) | Signed for a British record £117 million ($158 million) from Aston Villa, the England midfielder will be expected to lead the Xabi Alonso revolution at Stamford Bridge. | Rogers is Chelsea's marquee close-season recruit and must live up to his eye-watering price tag if Alonso is to revitalise the Blues after their dismal 10th-place finish in the Premier League last season. | The 24-year-old arrives fresh from…
(2026-08-19). At least nine killed in hotel fire in India's Kolkata. tribune.com.pk 
At least nine people were killed, including a child, in a fire at a hotel in India's eastern city of Kolkata on Wednesday, local police said. | The fire broke out at around 2: 50am local time on the second floor of the hotel building and was brought under control within an hour, ‚Å a senior police officer told Reuters. | Around 30 people were evacuated safely in the incident, which may have been triggered by an electrical short circuit, the officer said. The exact cause of the blaze ‚…
(2026-08-19). US sanctions International Criminal Court's president and top lawyer. aljazeera.com The US has sanctioned International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.
(2026-08-18). China, Tanzania deepen financial cooperation through wider RMB use. ecns.cn China and Tanzania are set to deepen financial cooperation and expand the use of the Chinese currency renminbi (RMB), or the yuan, in cross-border trade and investment, as the Bank of China on Tuesday hosted an RMB internationalization roadshow in Tanzania.
(2026-08-19). PFF explores Saudi partnerships to expand football opportunities. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Football Federation's (PFF) presdient Mohsen Gillani called on Pakistan's ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmad Farooq, in Riyadh. | During the meeting, opportunities to further strengthen cooperation and explore avenues for the development and promotion of football in Pakistan were discussed. The discussion also focused on potential collaboration and engagement with relevant stakeholders in the Kingdom to support Pakistan's football ecosystem and create greater opportunities for players and sporting institutions. | Gillani briefed the ambassador on the PFF's ongoing efforts and future initiatives aimed at…
(2026-08-18). 5.6-magnitude earthquake hits Qinghai in NW China: CENC. ecns.cn A 5.6-magnitude earthquake jolted Haixi Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province at 5: 36 a.m. on Wednesday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
(2026-08-18). China launches Zhuque-3, achieving its first rocket recovery on land. ecns.cn China launched the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 on Wednesday morning, achieving its first recovery of a rocket's first stage on land.
(2026-08-19). Trump pauses 50 percent tariffs on Canada in last-minute deal. aljazeera.com Washington and Ottawa announce agreement to delay new tariffs on Canadian exports shortly before midnight deadline.
(2026-08-19). China highlights land restoration efforts at COP17 'China Corner'. ecns.cn The "China Corner" themed exhibition opened in the Blue Zone of the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulan Bator, capital of Mongolia, on Monday, highlighting the country's achievements in combating desertification and restoring degraded land.
(2026-08-19). K-P to criminalise child marriage. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to enact a law restraining child marriages in the province as the draft bill "Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2019" is long pending and needs cabinet approval and subsequent tabling in the provincial assembly. | This was disclosed by Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa for Population Welfare Tufail Anjum while chairing a meeting organized by UNFPA in Peshawar on Tuesday. | He said necessary legislation would also be enacted to ensure its effective implementation. "Child marriage is an important social issue, and the govern…
(2026-08-19). Friday 9/4: Rally To Stop Chatbots Replacing Workers At Kaiser, Defend Healthcare Workers & Single Pay. indybay.org San Francisco Kaiser Hospital | 2645 Geary Blvd | San Francisco…
(2026-08-19). Saturday 8/22: Gold Rush CENTURY: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-19). Attackers go 'house to house' killing 25 villagers in central Nigeria. aljazeera.com An attack on a village in Nigeria's central Plateau state has killed at least 25 people.
(2026-08-19). The Mecca Pact could be an opportunity for Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org The Mecca Pact ranks among the most
(2026-08-19). Why Is Trump Pressuring South Korea Over Iran and Investment? moderndiplomacy.eu The United States and South Korea have long relied on their military alliance to deter North Korea and maintain stability on the Korean Peninsula. But President Donald Trump's decision to substantially reduce U.S. participation in joint military exercises has introduced a new layer of uncertainty into the relationship. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said …
(2026-08-19). 7 Process Mapping Tactics to Improve Business Approaches. moguldom.com A clear roadmap or workflow is highly critical for teams and project managers in completing the work correctly. Thus, you can have an overview of your role and responsibilities as well as work process steps. Without the roadmap, teams will have no guidance, and as a result, there will be delays and mistakes. Under such …
(2026-08-19). China's 110-meter radio telescope completes core structure installation. ecns.cn The core structure of a 110-meter radio telescope in Xinjiang has been installed, marking a major milestone for what will become one of the world's most precise radio telescopes of its size, capable of conducting observations at high radio frequencies.
(2026-08-18). Wall collapse leaves 5 dead, 17 injured in SW China's Sichuan. ecns.cn Five people were killed and 17 others injured after a wall collapsed in southwest China's Sichuan Province, local authorities said Wednesday.
(2026-08-19). Political campaign contributions by CIA funded companies. indybay.org CIA headquarters in Langley, VA.
(2026-08-19). 9 Best 3D Printing Websites and Tools You Need to Know in 2026. moguldom.com It's pretty wild how much 3D printing technology has evolved over the last couple of years. Back in the beginning, the hobby was so incredibly expensive and took some real expertise to get anything to work. Whether it was troubleshooting mysterious print errors or trying out lots of different handmade tools and modifications, you really …
(2026-08-19). From Trade Giant to Strategic Actor: Rebuilding Europe's Economic Statecraft. moderndiplomacy.eu As the era of frictionless globalization gives way to systemic warfare, the European Union finds itself trapped in an institutional paradox: it remains a global economic titan, yet it lacks the strategic machinery to defend its own interests. While authoritarian regimes weaponise supply chains and financial flows with predatory speed, Brussels remains chained down in …
(2026-08-19). Trial begins that could force Meta to change Facebook and Instagram. aljazeera.com A landmark trial has begun in California over allegations Meta deliberately designed its platforms to be addictive.
(2026-08-19). NATO and the North Atlantic left: A road to nowhere. links.org.au 
Jana Silverman and Jaime Caro look at alternatives socialists on both sides of the Atlantic can propose to promote geopolitical stability in the face of the global polycrisis.
(2026-08-19). Tuesday 8/18: Unite for Safety and Reasonable Schedules. indybay.org Corner of S. Van Ness and Market Street near SFMTA "Customer" Service Center | 1525 Market Street San Francisco, California, 94103United States…
(2026-08-18). Hong Kong population rises 0.3% as inflows offset natural decrease. ecns.cn The population of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) rose 0.3% year on year to a provisional 7.52 million in mid-2026, as net population inflows offset a natural decrease, the Census and Statistics Department said Tuesday.
(2026-08-19). Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase. tribune.com.pk 
Eight Israeli airstrikes hit an airbase in northwestern Syria early on Tuesday, Syrian state media said, in what the US envoy for the region called an "unnecessary escalation". | Syria's state-run Ekhbariya, citing a military source, said the attack struck the runway and storage facilities at the Abu al-Duhur base, while a separate military source and a civilian who lives near the base said there were no casualties. | The Israeli military declined to comment on the strikes while the Syrian defence ministry did not respond. | "We are deeply concerned that the confirmed Israeli airstrikes on Abu al-Duhur Airbase…
(2026-08-19). Root adamant England don't need 'huge change' to Bazball style. tribune.com.pk 
England captain Joe Root is wary of "ripping up" their Bazball blueprint, but hopes his experience can help the team return to winning ways in his second stint as full-time skipper. | England head into their first Test since the exits of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum when they face Pakistan at Headingley in a match starting Wednesday. | Then-captain Stokes dramatically announced his retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge in June. | McCullum was sacked as England's Test coach following the team's seventh red-ball loss in nine matches, although he remain…
(2026-08-19). Haroon completes UCI internship. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's only UCI Level-3 coach, Haroon General, has completed a one-month coaching internship at the UCI World Cycling Centre (WCC) in Aigle, Switzerland, Pakistan Cycling Federation (PCF) said. | He worked with the UCI track high performance team, the UCI WCC women's continental team and athletes from several countries during the programme. | The internship provided exposure to international coaching systems, athlete development, training methods and performance analysis, while also giving general experience of the day-to-day operations of a high-performance cycling centre. | He also served as a coach and…
(2026-08-19). Yangtze River Delta launches multimodal express freight routes to Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. ecns.cn A multimodal express freight train loaded with e-commerce goods, including daily commodities and clothing, departed from Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, for Tianjin on Wednesday, marking the launch of the first direct e-commerce multimodal express train service connecting the Yangtze River Delta to the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
(2026-08-19). Tuesday 8/18: Where Are the Feminists? indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/sopaug18…
(2026-08-19). "Moderates" Support Extreme Injustice. indybay.org Corporate militarism and political malpractice…
(2026-08-19). Military officials unleash operation fury on 'America-hating' media. responsiblestatecraft.org Over the past week, Pentagon officials launched a broadside against reports of dire conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which has been deployed in the Middle East for more than eight months. Less than 24 hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth first
(2026-08-19). Sunday 9/20: Ensemble Ari Concert and Open Studio. indybay.org 4030 Reinhardt Drive, Oakland, CA…
(2026-08-19). US ambassador to Israel calls settler violence 'terror'. aljazeera.com US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank…
(2026-08-19). Friday 8/21: Discussion of:Reform or Revolution Questions of Orientation, Questions of Morality. indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-08-19). Today In Dystopia: "We Have Cameras Everywhere In That Town" caitlinjohnstone.com.au Today in dystopia, police have been wrongfully arresting people based on faulty information from AI-assisted Flock surveillance footage instead of actually investigating the evidence of the crime. | In an article titled "
(2026-08-19). Ceuta and Melilla: A Colonial Legacy in a Changing Strategic Geography. moderndiplomacy.eu Recent events in Ceuta have revived a debate that many had long regarded as little more than a historical dispute. That interpretation, however, fails to capture the issue's contemporary strategic significance. Ceuta and Melilla now stand at the intersection of several of the Western Mediterranean's most pressing security challenges. Migration, border control, violent extremism, organized …
(2026-08-19). Body of former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji cremated in Beijing>. ecns.cn The body of former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji was cremated in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-08-19). Federal monitor allows UAW official who issued death threat against Will Lehman to collect his $200,000 salary. wsws.org Six weeks after a $202,000-a-year UAW official posted an image of Will Lehman bound, gagged and under the gun, the court-appointed Monitor has left the question of his continued employment in the hands of the apparatus he was campaigning for.
(2026-08-19). Unitree Robotics surges 629% to $62 bln valuation in Shanghai share debut. ecns.cn Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics surged 629.44 percent to open at 1,100 yuan (about 161.99 U.S. dollars) per share in its Shanghai STAR Market debut Wednesday.
(2026-08-19). Nicht kriegsbereit? Hinter den hohen Milità§rhaushalten der NATO-Staaten verbergen sich demotiviertes Personal, veraltete Ausràºstung und mangelnde Erfahrung in der modernen Kriegsfàºhrung. strategic-culture.su In der euro-atlantischen Medientradition ist es àºblich, sich àºber die russische Armee lustig zu machen und sie als eine Ansammlung unqualifizierter Dilettanten darzustellen, die mit zweitklassiger Kampfausràºstung kà§mpfen, sich auf massive Infanterieangriffe verlassen und keine Ahnung davon haben, wie moderne Kriege gefàºhrt werden. | Gleichzeitig gilt die Auffassung als allgemein anerkannt, dass die Streitkrà§fte der fàºhrenden NATO-Mà§chte — in erster Linie der USA, aber auch Groàübritanniens, Deutschlands und Frankreichs — ein Vorbild fàºr hochmo…
(2026-08-19). Monday 8/24: "The Nerd Reich" : Rise of AI Tech Fascism w/ Book Talk Author Gil Durán & host Wajahat Ali. indybay.org HYBRID EVENT | In-Person: | The Commonwealth Club | 110 The Embarcadero | San Francisco, CA 94105 | Students = FREE w/ school ID for in-person ticket | Or register to join on-line here: commonwealthclub.my.salesforce-sites.com……
(2026-08-19). Ex-Left Party leader helps pave the way for far-right rule in eastern Germany. wsws.org Sahra Wagenknecht's rapprochement with the AfD has been apparent for years. Now, she is not only moving closer to the far-right party in terms of policy, but is helping it attain power.
(2026-08-19). Dance, gongs, drums and effigies of trump&Takaichi… indybay.org Dance, gongs, drums and | effigies of trump&Takaichi were stomped at the SF federal building Saturday Aug 15 2026.
(2026-08-19). PMD warns of more rain, thunderstorms in Islamabad, Rawalpindi. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday warned of further rain and thunderstorms in Islamabad and Rawalpindi over the next two to four hours, cautioning that heavy rainfall could cause water accumulation in low-lying areas and raise water levels in local nullahs, particularly Nullah Leh. | In an alert posted on X this morning, the PMD said the active weather system over Islamabad and Gujar Khan was expected to bring more rain accompanied by thunderstorms to Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Taxila, Wah Cantt, Attock, Jhelum, Murree, Kallar Syedan and Gujar Khan. | It warned that heavy downpours during t…
(2026-08-19). Ukrainian government reinters another Nazi collaborator. wsws.org The fascistic Ukrainian regime repatriated the remains of the founder of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists, Yehven Konovalets.
(2026-08-19). Saturday 8/22: Footprint America: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-19). An independent Europe means no more US rooster in the henhouse. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-08-19). Preserving humanity and dignity in the Philippines' armed conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Attacks on Muslim American Candidates: The Hegemony of White Supremacism. juancole.com
(2026-08-19). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). 'There will be consequences': Putin to PM Burnham regarding UK drones striking deep into the RF. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-08-19). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Afghanistan: Operational Facts and Figures — January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Haiti: Do everything possible to protect the population from the effects of escalating armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Ethiopia. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Trump declares Hormuz open, then hours later, mystery projectile hits a vessel in the strait. hindustantimes.com
(2026-08-19). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). The invisible crisis that strips people of citizenship. globalvoices.org
(2026-08-19). Mali: Six injured people transferred from Kidal to Gao. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Bali gym owner kicks out three Israeli tourists for links to 'IDF'. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-19). Why the world cannot normalize the killing of those who help. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Dictan estado de excepción por catástrofe en zona del norte de Chile. radiohc.cu El presidente de Chile, José Antonio Kast, decretó este martes el estado de excepción constitucional por catástrofe en la provincia de Tocopilla, debido a los daños sin precedentes ocasionados por un sistema frontal. | Señaló el mandatario en su cuenta de X que esta medida permite disponer de todos los recursos humanos y materiales para enfrentar la emergencia de grandes proporciones ocurrida en esa área de la región de Antofagasta. | Añadió que el subsecretario del Interior, Máximo Pavez, está en la zona y pronto asumirá un Jefe de la Defensa Nacional, encargado de coordinar a todas las fuerzas allí presentes.
(2026-08-19). India four wickets away from victory in Sri Lanka Test. tribune.com.pk 
GALLE: India closed on victory in the opening Test after striking twice to reduce Sri Lanka to 195-6 after lunch on the final day in Galle on Wednesday. | Set a target of 372 runs, Sri Lanka were 195-6 after lunch. | A rock-solid Sonal Dinusha was batting on 80 at lunch along with Keshara Nuwantha on 13. | Resuming on an overnight score of 84-4, Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva dug deep alongside first-innings centurion Dinusha, adding 95 runs for the fifth wicket. | Their stand, lasting for over two hours, ended when De Silva attempted a sweep shot off Ravindra Jadeja but ended up getting a top edge whic…
(2026-08-19). 'On another scale' PNG province unprepared for El Niño impacts, warns governor. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific The governor of Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands Province says his province is unprepared to deal with the severe impacts of the El Niño weather event being experienced across the country. During an El Niño event, warmer ocean waters affect rainfall and wind patterns, often bringing drier-than-usual conditions and a higher risk of…
(2026-08-19). Quake of 4.0 Magnitude Jolts La Guaira; Caracas Reports Minor Damage. orinocotribune.com
(2026-08-18). Trump Says No Talks Scheduled With Iran, Claims Strait of Hormuz Is Open Despite Ship Attacks. news.antiwar.com President Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Tuesday that the US was not engaged in talks with Iran and that none were scheduled, a reversal of his earlier claims that there were ongoing negotiations despite Iranian denials. "There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with the Islamic Republic of …
(2026-08-18). Strait of Hormuz will not open until all terms of MoU are met: Iran's Ghalibaf. tribune.com.pk 
Senior Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen "until the blockade is lifted, frozen assets are released, oil sanctions are removed, military threats and operations on all fronts are ended, and the other terms of the MoU are fully met." | .@mb_ghalibaf : The Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened until the blockade is lifted, frozen assets are released, oil sanctions are removed, military threats and operations on all fronts are ended, and the other terms of the MoU are fully met. pic.twitter.com/A0CEa1Zilh | — IRNA News Agency ‚&…
(2026-08-18). While Trump talks tough, Iran's proxy armed by Russia, China and still carrying WWII Nazi weapons. hindustantimes.com Israel has displayed a large cache of weapons it says was seized from Hamas and Hezbollah, including rockets, drones, mortars, anti-tank systems and firearms. The arsenal reportedly includes Iranian-made or derived weapons alongside Russian, Chinese and even World War II-era German weapons, raising questions over the diverse supply networks behind the groups' arsenals.
(2026-08-18). New reactionary Trump measures to intensify trade war. wsws.org A report issued by one of the chief anti-China hawks in the Trump administration has painted a picture of a giant global scam operation directed by China against the US.
(2026-08-18). France to expel two Iranian diplomats: foreign minister. al-monitor.com Paris will expel two Iranian diplomats posted in France in retaliation for Iran banning two French diplomats in the embassy in Tehran, the French foreign minister said on Tuesday. | "Two Iranian diplomats in France will be expelled in the coming days," Jean-Noel Barrot said on X, adding the move was a consequence of the "intolerable" treatment of the French diplomats who were briefly detained last month in Tehran over accusations of "interference".
(2026-08-18). Report: US Considers Reducing Persian Gulf Military Presence After Iran War. news.antiwar.com The US military is considering reducing its military presence in the Persian Gulf, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday, as many of its bases in the region have been badly damaged by Iranian attacks. Many of the US bases in the Gulf had been evacuated before the US and Israel launched the bombing campaign against …
(2026-08-18). How Iran has staved off economic collapse despite the US-Israeli war. responsiblestatecraft.org Nearly six months after the U.S. and Israel launched an operation to overthrow the Iranian government, it's fair to say their assault hasn't exactly gone according to plan. Still, the ensuing war has followed a clear, predictable logic.After decades of sanctions failed to persuade Iranians to overthrow the regime, Israel and the U.S. resorted to war; after that failed too, they turned to a naval blockade. Each escalation has had an impact, adding to the misery of life in Iran, but so far each has missed its ultimate target: forcing a surrender.The military stalemate has once again turned attention to the econ…
(2026-08-18). Iran hands full Saudi, UAE & Kuwait target lists to Houthis as IRGC takes control, and sends missiles. hindustantimes.com Iran is reportedly expanding its military preparations amid a stalemate with Washington, with the IRGC gaining greater control and missile and drone production being ramped up. Reports also allege Iranian commanders are helping Houthi forces prepare weapons, intelligence and target lists across the Red Sea, raising fears of a wider regional escalation.
(2026-08-18). Why Is Trump Happier Than Iran Over the Saudi Defense Pact? thinktank.pk US President Donald Trump's enthusiastic response to the new Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan may appear surprising. The agreement creates a regional security arrangement in which an armed attack against one of the three countries is to be regarded as an attack against all three. The pact was signed in …
(2026-08-18). Oil climbs as fading US-Iran peace hopes raise supply risks. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as prospects receded for a deal to end the Middle East war, with Iran saying it would adopt a more offensive stance and the United States ruling out extension of a ceasefire deal, heightening worries about energy supply. | Iran will shift to a "fully offensive" military posture as efforts have stalled towards a permanent end to the war, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, as Washington ruled out extending their temporary ceasefire pact. | Brent crude futures climbed 62 cents, or 0.7%, to $91.49 a barrel, after ‚&Arin…
(2026-08-18). Cuba Slams Expulsion of Its Diplomats From the Dominican Republic. orinocotribune.com The expulsion of Cuban officials from the Dominican Republic is an act of "submission" to the United States, Cuba said on Thursday. | The Cubans hit back after the DR ordered the expulsion of 10 Cuban diplomats and their families on Thursday without offering any reasons for the decision. | The expulsions follow the creation of the so-called "Shield of the Americas," a far-right geopolitical and regional security initiative launched in March by US President Donald Trump. | The measure was strongly criticised by Cuba, which described it as an act of "submission" to US policies against Havana amid an energy and fina…
(2026-08-18). Cuba and Russia reaffirm strengthening cultural ties. radiohc.cu By Wilfredo Camero Hernández | Strengthening cultural ties with Cuba is a priority for Russia, stated Igor Mendnikov, cultural attaché at the Russian Embassy in Havana. | In an exclusive interview with Prensa Latina, Mendnikov expressed that it was an honor for his country to be the guest of honor at the recently concluded 34th Havana International Book Fair, dedicated to the centennial of the birth of the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro. | In a context where the Caribbean island faces intensified economic sanctions from the United States government, the summer event featured the participation of pro…
(2026-08-18). República Dominicana: MIU defiende vínculos históricos con Cuba. radiohc.cu El secretario general del Movimiento Izquierda Unida (MIU), Miguel Mejía afirma que la expulsión de diplomáticos de Cuba y sus familiares por parte del Gobierno de República Dominicana constituye una ruptura con los históricos vínculos entre ambos países. | En un artículo titulado "Relaciones domínico-cubanas más allá de un gobernante de turno", publicado en la página oficial del MIU y reproducido por otros medios, a propósito de la reciente medida de la administración de Luis Abinader, Mejía considera que tal decisión representa una "desafortunada excepción" en las relaciones bilaterales. | Afirma que la histori…
(2026-08-18). La Serie Nacional de Béisbol comenzará en octubre con nuevo formato. radiohc.cu La 65 Serie Nacional de Béisbol cubano comenzará el venidero 4 de octubre, anunció hoy la Comisión Nacional de este deporte en conferencia de prensa, celebrada en el Salón Adolfo Luque del capitalino Estadio Latinoamericano. | El torneo devolverá al calendario el formato zonal, eliminado en 2013, con una división occidental y otra oriental, en un diseño que aproxima rivales, acorta carreteras y procura administrar con mayor rigor cada litro de combustible, en medio de la compleja situación económica que vive el país. | La Zona Occidental reunirá en el grupo A a Vegueros de Pinar del Río, Cazadores de Artemisa, Pi…
(2026-08-18). Conjunto Folclórico Nacional celebra aniversario 65 de la UNEAC. radiohc.cu 
El Conjunto Folclórico Nacional (CFN) presentó este lunes en la sala Covarrubias del Teatro Nacional de Cuba un espectáculo dedicado al aniversario 65 de fundada la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (UNEAC), que se celebrará el próximo 22 de agosto. | Antes de la presentación la profesora Marilyn Garbey, presidenta de la Asociación de Artistas Escénicos de la organización que acoge a lo más selecto del arte y literatura en la mayor isla de las Antillas, rememoró la obra de esta compañía que es parte de la tradición cultural del país. | Evocó de manera especial al reconocido intelectual Rogelio Martínez Furé…
(2026-08-18). shows brutality of conflict in Gaza. al-monitor.com Mark Perlmutter has treated patients hit by natural disaster and conflicts across 30 countries, including in his native United States. Yet, nothing prepared him for the horrors he would witness under Israeli bombardment. | "Just our first week in Gaza was worse than all of my experiences combined, | " the orthopedic surgeon told AFP of deployments that included the aftermath of the September 11 attacks in New York, Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, and the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
(2026-08-18). Netanyahu Throws "Poison Pill" into Gaza Deal as Kushner Meets with Hamas & Israel: Mouin Rabbani. democracynow.org 
President Trump's son-in-law and envoy Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday after Israel rejected a 15-point plan for Gaza promoted by President Trump's "Board of Peace." The proposal would have seen Hamas gradually disarm and turn over governance of Gaza to an international force in exchange for Israel's withdrawal from the besieged territory. | Israel, supported by Kushner, is pushing for a deal whereby it "would not be obliged to conduct any of its obligations unless and until Hamas was fully disarmed," says Middle Eas…
(2026-08-18). Kimi Antonelli and the fight for the F1 title. thecanary.co 
Formula 1's 2026 season restarts at Zandvoort with Kimi Antonelli holding a commanding 50‚Äëpoint lead after 11 rounds. F1 fans have watched this margin being built through consistency, speed and resilience in a year defined by new regulations and fluctuating form. The Mercedes driver, who turns 20 next week, has exceeded expectations in his first […] | By
(2026-08-18). Nearly 2,600 schools to welcome students in Belarus on 1 September. eng.belta.by Major repairs are being completed in 126 schools, with around Br130 | million allocated for this purpose. About Br10 million have been set | aside for cafeteria upgrades, and more than 1,500 units of new kitchen…
(2026-08-18). A futuristic, hybrid-electric aircraft took flight at a test demo in Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As if lifted by a sudden puff of wind, a small, yellow airplane festooned with propellers rose steeply from an expanse of asphalt on the north Delaware River waterfront and slowly buzzed away. | "Most passengers have described flying the airplane as like being on an elevator," said J.P. Stewart, a senior vice president at Electra, a Virginia aircraft manufacturer. "It takes off and lands in six or seven seconds — it just immediately levitates off the ground, and climbs…
(2026-08-18). It's Time to Topple the AI Oligarchy. progressivehub.net MILES KAMPF-LASSIN | IN THESE TIMES…
(2026-08-18). Who Is Natalie Harp? NYT Reporter Maggie Haberman on Trump's Aide & His Attacks on Women Reporters. democracynow.org 
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Maggie Haberman is the co-author of the new book Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump. In the book, Haberman and her fellow New York Times journalist Jonathan Swan provide an inside look at how the administration has handled many of the biggest crises of Trump's second term. | Haberman, who has been reporting on Trump since the 1990s, details his frequent attacks on the press over critical reporting, particularly against female reporters. She also discusses the renewed controversy over his close aide Natalie Harp, whom Haberman describes as "som…
(2026-08-18). The African Code: How Continental Art Becomes a BRICS Force. infobrics.org Interview with Ozuma Patrick Chidiebube, Nigerian visual artist…
(2026-08-18). Americans turn against Trump as Iran war drags on, approval hits presidency low. geo.tv US. President Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up as he walks to board Marine One following his arrival aboard Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, US, July 31, 2026. — ReutersTrump approval falls from 35% earlier this month, poll shows.64% of…
(2026-08-18). The Qur'anic Rehabilitation of the Disciples of Jesus. muslimskeptic.com It is widely recognized among Muslims that one of the recurring functions of the Qur'an is the vindication of God's chosen servants against narratives that diminish their moral and spiritual stature. The Qur'an repeatedly rehabilitates prophetic figures by correcting various slanderous Biblical portrayals of them engaged in episodes of grave sin, moral failure, or theological …
(2026-08-18). Jamia Distance Admission 2026: 11 New Courses Added to Existing 49. ummid.com The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) has introduced 11 new certificate and diploma programmes during the current academic session (2026—27) in addition to the existing 49 programmes simultaneously extending the last date of application.
(2026-08-18). Iran puts Qatar on notice after 3 pilots are presumed captured? 'Fear will stay with them forever'. hindustantimes.com Iran has demanded answers over three pilots it claims were captured by Qatar, while Doha has denied holding them. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei also reacted to reports that Donald Trump secretly switched aircraft while leaving last month's NATO summit in Ankara, issuing a stark warning.
(2026-08-18). BRICS Must Shift from Counter-Terrorism to Terrorism Prevention. infobrics.org As terrorism grows more transnational and technology-enabled, BRICS must move beyond reactive counter-terrorism towards coordinated prevention…
(2026-08-18). PM Shehbaz calls for effective measures to create jobs for youth. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the government to ensure coordinated and effective measures to create employment opportunities for young people under the National Youth Employment Policy, with a monthly review meeting to monitor its implementation. | Chairing a meeting to review progress on the policy, the prime minister said providing decent employment to the country's skilled and talented youth was among the government's top priorities. | He called for a comprehensive strategy and inter-ministerial coordination to implement the policy, with special focus on equipping young people, particula…
(2026-08-18). Are the 2026 Primaries Building a New Antiwar Movement? fpif.org For years, "Free Palestine" and "No War on Iran" belonged mainly to marches, campus rallies, and the margins of congressional debate. In 2026, those slogans are beginning to acquire something Washington respects more readily: electoral consequences. | The clearest evidence comes from Michigan. Abdul El-Sayed, a physician and former county health director, narrowly defeated Rep.
(2026-08-18). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-08-18). Russian MFA: Work on wording of Eurasian charter of multipolarity will begin shortly. eng.belta.by Work on the wording of the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21 st Century will begin soon, Alexander Trofimov, Ambassador-at-Large at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a roundtable at the Belarusian Embassy in Russia.
(2026-08-18). Burnham's reported oil plan is an insult to our intelligence. thecanary.co 
In 2026, the UK has faced record breaking temperatures and droughts. We've also faced record wildfires; including one which burned down houses in the town of Stourbridge. Add to this water shortages and hosepipe bans, and it's pretty clear the UK isn't ready to deal with climate change. In response, you'd expect Andy Burnham to […] | By
(2026-08-18). White House attacks CNN reporter for question on Trump aide. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams, who saved a child off the coast of Santa Cruz, California, last month, Nathaniel Rai, the child saved by Williams, and Nathaniel's family members in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US,…
(2026-08-18). How History Should Remember This Era Of The WNBA [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: David Berding / Getty | Like any die-hard sports fan, when I think about the history of my favorite sports, I think about the moments I have lived through and experienced as a fan. Certain performances in the WNBA are impossible to shake because the excellence you witness on the floor creates an immediate energy loop in the stands. | One of those times happened for me in a game I attended in person last season: a Sparks-and-Wings matchup that marked Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers' first time playing in Sitting in the building that…
(2026-08-18). DTE Maha Post HSC 2026 D Pharm Admission: Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended, for the third time, the last date of application and submission of online form for admission in First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-17). Health promotion center led by Chinese medical team established in Guyana. ecns.cn A health promotion center established by the 21st Chinese medical team to Guyana was officially inaugurated at the Ministry of Health of Guyana on Saturday.
(2026-08-18). India's 'Cockroach' movement makes schools next battleground against Modi. aljazeera.com Cockroach leaders asked supporters to audit their nearest government-run schools. But it has started with a killing.
(2026-08-18). Meet Dr. Azizuddin Khan: IIT Prof Recommended for J.C. Bose Fellowship. ummid.com In a landmark achievement for Indian Science and Research, Prof. Dr. Azizuddin Khan, eminent Psychologist, Neuroscientist and Psychophysiologist at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), has been recommended for the prestigious J.C. Bose Fellowship (ANRF J.C. Bose Grant).
(2026-08-18). Pacific humanitarian workers face major logistical and access challenges, says World Vision. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific reporters Access remains the biggest challenge for humanitarian workers in the Pacific Islands region, but humanitarians are not targeted as they are in other parts of the world, according to World Vision. To mark World Humanitarian Day, World Vision, an international Christian humanitarian and development organisation, is highlighting the unprecedented risks faced by…
(2026-08-18). Belarus' GDP up by 2.1% in January-July 2026. eng.belta.by According to estimates, in January-July 2026, the GDP amounted to | Br180.5 billion in current prices, up by 2.1% in comparable prices | year-on-year.
(2026-08-17). Media Bits and Bytes — August 18, 2026. portside.org Media Bits and Bytes — August 18, 2026 |
(2026-08-18). The legacy of 1945 and the shifting balance of power in the Far East between Russia and Japan. unitedworldint.com By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist In Japan, the anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki once again provided an opportunity this year to commemorate the war, and the devastation caused by nuclear weapons. However, the language used at the ceremonies was not limited to merely commemorating the pains of the past. In particular, …
(2026-08-18). SC warns Madhya Pradesh govt against halting BMC sealing drive. ummid.com Keeping in abeyance the Madhya Pradesh Government order halting the Bhopal Municipal Corporation's (BMC) sealing of commercial establishments in residential areas, the Supreme Court has summoned the original records and reports related to the 10-member committee constituted by the State government.
(2026-08-18). Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-18). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 11: 51 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-08-18). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-08-18). In Statement on Syria Airstrikes, Netanyahu Claims Turkey Was About To Deploy Troops to Idlib Air Base. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has justified Israeli airstrikes that hit Syria on Tuesday by claiming the Syrian government was about to allow the deployment of Turkish troops to an air base near Aleppo, as Israel has been taking an increasingly hostile position toward Turkey. At least eight Israeli airstrikes hit the Abu al-Duhur military …
(2026-08-18). Eurasian leaders' summit set for Minsk in late 2027. eng.belta.by Yuri Seliverstov said that the parties intend to finalize the text of | the charter by October 2027. "The agreed version of the charter is | expected to be brought to a summit of Eurasian leaders, tentatively…
(2026-08-18). India extend lead to 294 in first Sri Lanka Test. tribune.com.pk 
India tightened their grip on the first Test against Sri Lanka, reaching 116-4 at lunch to extend their lead to 294 runs on day four in Galle on Tuesday. | With six wickets in hand on a pitch increasingly assisting spin with turn and bounce, the tourists are strongly placed to force a result and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. | At lunch Rishabh Pant was batting on 21 off 22 balls with a four and six, alongside Dhruv Jurel, who was on five. | Devdutt Padikkal, who posted a maiden hundred in the first innings, walked in to bat in the first over of the second innings after opener Yashasvi Jaiswal fell f…
(2026-08-18). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-18). Adobe Publishes APAC AI Trends Report Spotlighting India Innovation. ummid.com Adobe's AI adoption report spotlights many data-driven insights, including the fact that rather than simply trying out AI tools, surveyed Indian creatives and professionals reported that they're embracing AI with confidence, with an overwhelming positive outlook on AI technologies when compared to their other APAC counterparts.
(2026-08-18). AFC chief hits back at Qatar in Infantino saga. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-18). New Poll: Voters Oppose Integrating Israeli Military into Pentagon. commondreams.org On Tuesday, Demand Progress and IMEU Policy Project
(2026-08-18). Appeals court upholds order limiting ICE arrests at Quaker, Sikh and Baptist houses of worship. nationofchange.org 
Your gift is being matched, dollar for dollar. A member of our board is matching contributions to our summer drive up to $2,000, until the drive ends on 24 August.
(2026-08-18). Lukashenko to inspect development of small arms production in Belarus. eng.belta.by During a working visit to Minsk Oblast on 18 August, Belarusian | President Aleksandr Lukashenko will inspect the progress of the | country's domestic combat small arms manufacturing project.
(2026-08-18). Russian Strikes in Kharkiv Kill 10 as Ukraine Launches Hundreds of Drones at Moscow. news.antiwar.com Russian strikes in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region killed at least 10 civilians on Tuesday as Ukrainian forces launched another major drone barrage into Russian territory. According to Oleg Synegubov, the governor of Ukraine's Kharkiv Oblast, the two Russian missiles struck the village of Pechenihy, damaging a cafe, private homes, shops, and setting multiple cars on …
(2026-08-18). Let Your Love For This World Fill You With Joy And Compel You To Action. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Love and cherish our world. That's the secret to remaining both (A) deeply happy and (B) well-informed about the dystopian abuses of the empire. | You don't have to choose. You can have both. | I sometimes get called a Debbie Downer for my nonstop writing about all the evils that are being inflicted upon our world by powerful people every day, but readers who meet me or listen to my podcasts have often expressed surprise at how upbeat and cheerful I am in real life. They see me focusing on extremely dark subjec…
(2026-08-18). Iraq: Man Dies in Police Drug Unit Custody. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Iraqi police patrol a street in Baghdad, June 28, 2026. | © 2026 Ahmad Al-Rubaye/AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — A 22-year-old man detained for drug use died in police custody in late June 2026, a day after Iraqi police removed him from a hospital in the southern city of Najaf while he was being treated for severe abdominal pain, Human Rights Watch said today. A family member of the man, Muhsin Ali Kani, said that the authorities told them to retrieve his body the following day.The Najaf General Directorate for Anti-Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Affairs, part of the…
(2026-08-18). 2 Black Girls Allegedly Kidnapped By Babysitter Found Safe In Trailer, Atlanta Police Say. newsone.com 
(2026-08-18). TN NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration, Choice Filling Starts – Steps, Link. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has started through its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' Online Registration of the students wishing to participate in TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET UG 2026 based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-18). HC Dinamo Minsk beat HC Sibir Novosibirsk to secure 3rd place at Minsk Cup. eng.belta.by Minsk held a 4-1 lead after the second frame, powered by a hat-trick | from 20-year-old newcomer Arseny Chukhrayev. In the final period, the | guests rallied to pull within one, but the hosts held their ground to…
(2026-08-18). Unite's right of reply to the Canary is a lesson in the art of deflection. thecanary.co 
The Canary has recently published an article outlining the contents of transcripts which have come into our possession from an insider source within Unite. These transcripts clearly detailed aggressive, abusive language throughout meetings of the National Organising and Leverage Department's Research Unit (OLRU). These documents revealed a pattern of behaviour which intimidated staff members, making […] | By
(2026-08-18). Forest access ban in place in 27 districts across Belarus. eng.belta.by Forest access has been completely banned in 27 districts of Belarus, | while restrictions remain in place across most of the country's | territory.
(2026-08-18). Arsenal primed for Premier League title defence as rivals face questions. tribune.com.pk 
Arsenal and Manchester City find themselves in unusual positions heading into the Premier League season, but there is no question which of the title contenders feels more comfortable with their new status. | For the first time since the 2004-05 season, Arsenal will start a campaign as English champions when they host promoted Coventry in the opening game of the season on Friday. | In contrast to the buoyant mood at the Emirates Stadium, City have stepped anxiously into life without Pep Guardiola after the Spaniard ended his remarkable 10-year reign at the end of last season. | After years spent in City's shado…
(2026-08-18). CIA ran secret drone campaign against Ecuadorian fishermen—prosecutor investigating it was murdered. wsws.org The Galapagos operation sought to leave no fingerprints, employing an unregistered aircraft, a shell company, an unmarked ship. Survivors were seized, hooded, held at sea for eight days, then delivered to a third country as shipwreck victims.
(2026-08-17). EconoScope | Hoshine case puts U.S. forced-labor enforcement to the test. ecns.cn U.S. restrictions on Chinese companies over alleged "forced labor" are facing growing scrutiny, both over the facts behind such accusations and the legal procedures used to enforce them.
(2026-08-18). Talk World Radio: Sam Husseini on Journalism, His Campaign for Congress, and the Name of This Country. 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 are talking with the great journalist, activist, and now candidate for the U.S. Congress, my friend Sam Husseini. Sam has been tossed out of more fancy events than …
(2026-08-18). Why MMRDA Needs Surbana Jurong to Develop Third Mumbai? ummid.com The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) should feel embarrassed that it has engaged a Singapore firm for crores of rupees to plan the Third Mumbai.
(2026-08-18). ICE Worked With Iranian Regime to Set Up Deportation Flights as Trump Laid Plans for War. theintercept.com 
Internal emails indicate immigration agents complied with an Iranian request to hand over specific nationals — and accidentally sent the wrong person to Iran.
(2026-08-18). Palestinian-American hoists US flag on home besieged by settlers. al-monitor.com A Palestinian-America…
(2026-08-18). Làºrssen Delivers Six Superyachts Worth $2.2 Billion in 105 Days. moderndiplomacy.eu At Làºrssen's Berne yard on the Weser River, Floating Dock 10 holds a superyacht that isn't going anywhere. The Dilbar — 156 metres long, with a 25-metre pool and two helipads — has sat there since 2022, frozen under EU sanctions once linked to the Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov, costing roughly ‚Ǩ50,000 a day just …
(2026-08-18). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Students denounced union officials during protests over educational funding in Uruguay, while Puerto Rican water workers struck and Illinois IKEA workers walked out.
(2026-08-18). Americans Are Not Wealthy: This Is the Truth About the US Economy. orinocotribune.com 
By Ben Norton — Aug 16, 2026 | It is often said that the United States is the richest country on Earth. This is a myth. | It is certainly true that, in the United States, there are some very, very rich people, including the wealthiest billionaires on Earth, and the first ever trillionaire (Elon Musk). | However, when you look at the country as a whole, you see that the US is not a relatively prosperous nation. | This article will analyze a broad set of data, including several different indicators, that show how Americans are not wealthy compared to people in other advanced economies. | Americans are NOT w…
(2026-08-18). US sanctions ICC chief Tomoko Akane of Japan. al-monitor.com The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions against International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan as part of its campaign against the body that it accuses of being "politicized." | Washington also slapped sanctions on ICC Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye of Senegal in the Trump administration's latest salvo against The Hague-based court.
(2026-08-18). The War He Leaves Behind: Keir Starmer's Dark Legacy of Dissent as Terrorism. thecanary.co 
Sir Keir Starmer has left office almost without noise — and, astonishingly, only now. He remained Prime Minister despite misleading Parliament and the British public about his knowledge of Peter Mandelson's ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. He remained despite integrating Peter Thiel's Palantir mass-surveillance and war apparatus into the heart of Britain's public […] | By
(2026-08-18). Karnataka UG NEET 2026 Option Entry Last Date Aug 13, Allotment on Aug 19. ummid.com Candidates seeking admission in Medical and Dental courses through Karnataka NEET UG 2026 (UGNEET 2026) Counselling should note that the link to download verification slip and option entry are now available on the website.
(2026-08-18). Philadelphia teachers union says district's poor oversight led to Kensington High asbestos closure. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia's teachers union is accusing the school district of poor oversight of an HVAC renovation project at Kensington High School that will A contractor not authorized to safely remove asbestos disturbed the cancer-causing fibers in multiple places throughout the Kensington High School building this sum…
(2026-08-18). Why is the US ramping up Tomahawk production? aljazeera.com The Pentagon has contracted a defence manufacturer to increase the output of cruise missiles.
(2026-08-18). US Sanctions 2 More International Criminal Court Officials. hrw.org (Washington, DC) — The United States government on August 18, 2026, designated two additional International Criminal Court (ICC) officials for sanctions under an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in February 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. Those sanctioned are Tomoko Akane, from Japan, the president of the ICC, and Abdoulaye Seye, from Senegal, an ICC senior trial lawyer.On August 11, Human Rights Watch, together with the American Friends Service Committee, the Center for Constitutional Rights, and the Open Society Institute, filed a lawsuit in US federal court challenging the Trump admi…
(2026-08-18). Trump's 'Board of Peace' Considers Abandoning Original Hamas Disarmament Plan Due To Israeli Pushback. news.antiwar.com President Trump's so-called "Board of Peace" is considering altering its framework for a Hamas disarmament deal due to pushback from Israel, The Times of Israel reported on Tuesday. Under the initial plan announced by President Trump, Hamas would begin "decommissioning" its weapons in phases, which would correspond with Israeli withdrawals from certain areas where demilitarization …
(2026-08-18). Serena and Venus denied victory in Cincinnati reunion thriller. thecanary.co 
Serena Williams and Venus Williams were beaten 2-6 6-1 10-8 by Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns in a gripping first‚Äëround doubles contest at the Cincinnati Open, marking their first match together since the 2022 US Open. The sisters, competing as wild cards, returned to the doubles court after four years apart, having been forced […] | By
(2026-08-18). Who are the M23 Rebels in eastern DRC? globalvoices.org 
Instability in North Kivu, DRC, has significant impacts on the country's political futureOriginally published on Editor's note: Since Jean Sovon first published this article on November 24, 2023, incumbent President Félix Tshisekedi was re-elected…
(2026-08-18). Trump and Carney speak ahead of US tariff deadline. aljazeera.com The new US tariffs would cover about $20bn worth of imports and could lead to job losses and business closures.
(2026-08-18). Italy, Uganda keep World Cup 2027 dreams alive. tribune.com.pk 
Italy and Uganda secured their places in the Cricket World Cup 2027 Qualifier Play-off after finishing in the top two of their Challenge League B group in Tanzania. | With one matchday remaining in the final leg, neither side can now slip out of the qualifying positions in the six-team group, effectively the third tier of international 50-over cricket. | The pair will advance to an eight-team Qualifier Play-off later this year, alongside the top two teams from Challenge League A and the bottom four sides from Cricket World Cup League 2. | The tournament will determine the final four teams to reach the Cricket…
(2026-08-18). FIFA official who challenged Infantino is out weeks later. thecanary.co 
A senior FIFA official warned he was prepared to lose his job over Gianni Infantino's controversial World Cup plan. Weeks later, he has. He knew the risk FIFA has ended its working relationship with Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour, weeks after he publicly criticised Infantino over plans to sell a stake in the World Cup's […] | By
(2026-08-18). Brazil's Election: Lula, Bolsonaro, and the Battle for the Future. nationofchange.org 
Lula is 80 and seeking a fourth term against Flávio Bolsonaro, whose father is in prison for plotting a coup. The first round is October 4, and the result will set the direction for Latin America.
(2026-08-18). School Vaccination Rates Reach Record Low As Measles Outbreak Surges. newsone.com 
Source: Anastasiia Havrysh / Getty | For the second year in a row, school vaccination rates have fallen to a historic low. |
(2026-08-18). Indonesia records over 2,100 aftershocks after weekend's deadly earthquake. tribune.com.pk 
Indonesia has experienced ongoing intense seismic activity since Saturday's 7.7-magnitude earthquake, recording 2,119 aftershocks so far, local media reported. | Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency warned the sequence could continue for another three to four weeks, Jakarta Globe reported. | The aftershocks ranged from 1.3 to 6.2 magnitude, with 24 measuring above 5, and 70 of them were felt by residents, the agency's director of earthquake and tsunami, Wijayanto, said. | On Saturday, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara, where the popular tourist hub of Labuan Bajo is lo…
(2026-08-18). Bolivia arrests political adviser to Latin American right-wingers. aljazeera.com Arrest comes after attack on activist Nadia Beller, who says she was targeted for her opposition to corruption.
(2026-08-18). Oracle drops lawsuit over Wisconsin rules that shield utility customers from data center debt. nationofchange.org 
Twenty-three states had approved special rates for the largest power users by May, and Oracle's own credit rating now sits below the threshold Wisconsin regulators set.
(2026-08-18). Israel Moves AH-64 Apaches Closer To Critical Northern Front. twz.com 
(2026-08-18). Major Meta trial begins as lawyers spar over witnesses, damages. tribune.com.pk 
Facebook-parent Meta will defend itself in a landmark social media trial that begins Tuesday in California, where attorneys have sparred over witnesses and financial penalties. | A coalition of states sued Meta in 2023, and the four states now going to trial were selected to represent them. Lawyers for the states will argue Meta deliberately made Facebook and Instagram addictive for children, in violation of state and federal laws. | In recent days Meta, which has more than three billion users around the world, tried to block ex-Meta employee and expert witness, Arturo Bejar, from testifying. Federal Judge Yvo…
(2026-08-18). Attacks on aid workers hit record high in 2025, UN says. al-monitor.com By Emma FargeGENEVA, Aug 19 (Reuters) – A record number of humanitarian workers were attacked last year, driven partly by increased use of armed drones, the United Nations said on Wednesday, calling the trend "appalling".Some 907 aid workers were killed, injured or kidnapped in 2025 versus 833 the year before, according to the Aid Worker Security Database, a platform funded by Canada and Australia that compiles major security incidents affecting aid workers.Of those, 350 were killed, down slightly from a record 387 in 2024.
(2026-08-18). Mandelson-linked bank boss warns UK not to tax bonuses. thecanary.co 
Earlier this year, we learned that Peter Mandelson had allegedly conspired with a US bank against UK interests. Specifically, he advised JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon to 'mildly threaten' then-chancellor Alistair Darling. Now, that same banking boss is once again mildly threatening the UK over plans to raise taxes… unsurprisingly, the Mandelson and his sticky […] | By
(2026-08-18). BREAKING: Guardian's Katharine Viner was warned Arday was at risk yet published anyway. thecanary.co 
The Guardian's editor Katharine Viner and its head of national news Archie Bland were warned in advance that late academic Jason Arday was endangered by its planned attack on him, according to a newly-released email. They published anyway. The pair were also warned that the Guardian's "unfounded" attacks on Arday were at least potentially motivated by […] | By
(2026-08-18). Understanding Smart Use of Property Payment Plans. ummid.com Good Property Payment Plans do a lot more than just defer cash outflow – they have a bearing on actual affordability and management of liquidity and can be great tools to buy a property with superior foresight and discipline.
(2026-08-18). Trump DOJ To Send 1,000 Election Monitors To Midterm Polling Sites [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Douglas Rissing / Getty | Another day, another attempt by the Trump administration to interfere with the upcoming midterms. Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division, announced on Monday that the Justice Department will send 1,000 federal monitors to polling locations across the nation during the upcoming midterms. |
(2026-08-18). Brazil: Railway workers strike exposes privatization disaster in Sà£o Paulo. wsws.org After just three days of private operation, delays, crowded platforms, and a train fire sent passengers into a panic.
(2026-08-18). Pakistán asume presidencia de Conferencia de Desarme de ONU. radiohc.cu Pakistán asumió la presidencia de la Conferencia de Desarme de Naciones Unidas, en Ginebra, Suiza, lo que refleja la confianza internacional en su compromiso con el control multilateral de armas, valoraron este martes en Islamabad. | El diario local The News informó que en representación del país asiático, el secretario adjunto (Control de Armas y Desarme), Tahir Hussain Andrabi, preside las reuniones de la conferencia. | "Pakistán ocupa la última presidencia del ciclo de sesiones de 2026 de la conferencia y, por tanto, concluirá sus trabajos de dicho año", indicó el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores. | Durante su…
(2026-08-18). Indolence and Misgovernment: Abelardo's Mark on Colombia's National Tragedy. orinocotribune.com What happens to the communities beyond the last point a land vehicle can reach? | By Viviana Vargas àÅvila — Aug 17, 2026 | On Monday, August 10, 2026, Colombia faced one of the strongest earthquakes in its recent history. The magnitude 7.4 tremor, with its epicenter in San José del Palmar, Chocó, caused damage across a wide swath of national territory. Five days later, the country is still taking stock of an emergency whose true magnitude can hardly be reduced to a national tally—especially when a significant portion of the affected communities are in rural, dispersed areas with enormous con…