democracynow.org (2026-08-17). Trump Threatens to "Bomb the S' Out of Oman," Downplays Concerns About USS Abraham Lincoln
Trump has reportedly threatened to bomb the shit out of Oman if it gets in the way of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz. It comes as Trump has downplayed concerns about conditions on theUSSAbraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier that has been deployed for more than 260 days, one of the longest deployments in U.S. military history. Two U.S. military newspapers the Navy Times and Stars and Stripes have reported multiple attempts by sailors to jump overboard amid deteriorating conditions aboard the Lincoln, including food rationing, plumbing backups and shortages of basic supplies including toothpaste and soap.
(2026-08-17). Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump on Sunday instructed the Pentagon to "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with long-term Asian ally South Korea, citing the cost of the drills and Seoul's refusal to take part in actions against Iran. | Hours before exercises were scheduled to begin, Trump said on his Truth Social site he was "not happy" that the US had agreed to participate and highlighted his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un, the leader of nuclear-armed and heavily sanctioned North Korea. | "These exercises are not only costly…but send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hosti…
hrw.org (2026-08-17). US Military Claims Legal Compliance Amid Unlawful Killings
The report acknowledges multiple incidents of civilian harm, including more than 150 civilians killed and more than 240 injured by three US airstrikes in Yemen in April 2025. These include an April 17 attack on Ras Issa Port, an entry point for humanitarian aid that, according to the report, killed 80 civilians and injured over 170, as well as an April 28 attack on a migrant detention center in Saada that killed 68 civilians and injured another 47.
(2026-08-17). The U.S. and Iran Will Fight Again Before the Mid-Terms. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran is very likely to be attacked by the U.S. and Israel in early October of 2026 to preempt an Iranian attack on Israel two weeks before the November 3, 2026, U.S. midterm elections. It is possible that Iran may preempt the preemption if well-informed and guided by Russian or Chinese satellite reconnaissance. Retired pro-Trump …
(2026-08-17). From the CIA Iran Coup to Trump's War: It was always about Oil. juancole.com Newark, Del. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In the 1975 film They wanted Turner dead. | August 19, 1953, brings back memories. The CIA and MI6, in an unholy alliance, staged a coup d'etat in Iran. They brought down Mossadegh's gov…
(2026-08-17). Mojtaba puts a price on Trump's men: Iran to pay $30000 to kill US soldiers, bonus for Iranian women. hindustantimes.com Iran's Army chief Habibullah Hatami has reportedly announced a $30,000 reward for capturing or killing U.S. troops if American forces attack Iranian territory. The reported remarks come amid escalating rhetoric between Tehran and Washington, while Iran also remains locked in a dispute with U.S. ally Qatar over allegedly missing Iranian pilots.
(2026-08-17). Iran holds Trump hostage at the negotiating table? White House finally turns to IRGC for a way out. hindustantimes.com U.S.-Iran negotiations are reportedly at a stalemate, prompting the Trump administration to explore a secret backchannel to Iran's powerful IRGC. According to reports, Washington sought IRGC backing for talks led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's team, with a proposed meeting in Erbil ultimately blocked by security concerns.
(2026-08-17). A Global War? Why Trump Is Trying to Keep Kim Out of the War. thinktank.pk A dramatic geopolitical question has emerged after US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea: Did Trump deliberately step back from military pressure on the Korean Peninsula to prevent North Korea from becoming involved in the wider Iran—US conflict? On August 16, Trump said the United States …
(2026-08-17). Sunday 8/16: Online Film Salon: " the Genocide: Israeli Hasbara & the Brainwashing of America" indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-August2026…
(2026-08-17). Lawyer says Israel's targeting of Palestinian women is a form of genocide. aljazeera.com Palestinian lawyer Ahmad Ibsais argues Israeli attacks on women is a genocide overlooked by international law.
(2026-08-17). 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…
middleeasteye.net (2026-08-16). Gaza genocide: How Israel made horror a ritual of daily lifeThe buzzing of drones, the hunt for water, the crumbling teeth and the worn sandals reveal what casualty figures cannot convey about Israel's ongoing slaughter
(2026-08-17). Sunday 8/30: U.S. Imperialism Threatens Cuba's Survival. indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St (nr. Ellis) | San Francisco | Located seven blocks from Civic Center BART and on/or near the Muni #5, 19, 27,31, 38 & 49) | Wheelchair accessible entrance | Also on Zoom — Register at bit.ly/Cubas_Survival…
(2026-08-17). Nuevas ambulancias refuerzan el servicio de urgencias en Santiago de Cuba. radiohc.cu Seis nuevas ambulancias se sumaron al parque vehicular que gestiona el Sistema Integrado de Urgencias Médicas (SIUM) en la provincia de Santiago de Cuba, como parte de los esfuerzos que el Sistema Nacional de Salud desarrolla en función del mejoramiento de los servicios, ´y en feliz coincidencia con el centenario del Comandante en Jefe, principal impulsor del mismo ª, aseveró Miguel àÅngel Díaz Núñez, director general de Salud en el territorio. | Sobre todo responde a optimizar con estos nuevos vehículos el traslado y la atención de pacientes que requieren apoyo vital urgente, así como el sistema…
(2026-08-17). Culmina primera etapa de Feria del Libro con miles de títulos adquiridos. radiohc.cu 
Con más de 95 mil volúmenes impresos y digitales adquiridos por el público, concluyó este domingo la primera etapa de la edición 34 de la Feria Internacional del Libro (FIL), evento que se interpuso a la difícil situación que vive el país, afirmó Juan Rodríguez Cabrera, presidente del Instituto Cubano del Libro.
(2026-08-17). Preparan en Pakistán donativo de medicinas e insumos para Cuba. radiohc.cu La Asociación de Médicos Pakistaníes Graduados en Cuba (PCDA) inició una campaña para recaudar medicamentos e insumos para el país caribeño. | El donativo será destinado al sector pediátrico, a pacientes y a personas necesitadas en la nación caribeña, con el objetivo de aliviar la escasez provocada por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense, de acuerdo con una nota de la embajada cubana en Pakistán. | La campaña, que se desarrolla en coordinación con la misión diplomática cubana, la llevan a cabo los propios profesionales paquistaníes, quienes planean recopilar la mayor cantidad posible de estos insumos pa…
(2026-08-17). We All Know This Civilization Is Doomed, But They Keep Telling Us Everything's Normal. thealtworld.com Life in the 2020s comes with so much dissonance and dysphoria because everyone knows this civilization is doomed, but it's not being acknowledged by any of our mainstream institutions. | We can all see everything getting worse and worse before our eyes in real time, but our government officials don't talk about it. Our mass media outlets don't report on it. Our education systems don't recognize it. There's a giant elephant in the room with us at all times, and normal people are acutely aware of it, but the talking heads keep speaking as though everything's going to keep ticking along normally into the foreseeable…
(2026-08-17). Why Kushner met Hamas leaders, and what it means for Trump's Gaza roadmap. aljazeera.com Jared Kushner to meet Netanyahu next, after Israel rejected Trump's 15-point Gaza roadmap.
(2026-08-17). Eight Muslim nations rebuke Israel. tribune.com.pk 
A bloc of eight Muslim countries on Sunday accused Israel of obstructing efforts to end the war in Gaza, saying its rejection of a US-backed roadmap and opposition to Palestinian statehood amounted to a direct repudiation of the framework endorsed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). | The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates said Israel's position jeopardised the implementation of President Trump's comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict and placed responsibility on Israel for any further deterioration of the situ…
(2026-08-17). Kushner meets Netanyahu to push Trump Gaza plan. aljazeera.com The talks come one day after the US president's son-in-law held a rare meeting with Hamas leaders in Egypt.
(2026-08-17). Israel releases 35 Palestinian prisoners back into Gaza. aljazeera.com Emotional reunions greeted 35 Palestinians prisoners released by Israel into Gaza.
(2026-08-17). Watch: Young chef, 16, cooking up gourmet meals in Gaza. aljazeera.com Yasser Ayad, 16, has become a culinary star on social media as he cooks traiditional Palestinain dishes in Gaza.
(2026-08-17). Kushner discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu after rare Hamas meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Donald Trump's envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday, a day after holding a rare meeting with Hamas' leader in Cairo in a bid to push forward the United States president's Gaza plan. | Netanyahu, whose ruling coalition is trailing in Israeli opinion polls ahead of an October national election, publicly rejected this month a US-backed agreement that would see Hamas surrender its arms in exchange for Israel withdrawing from Gaza. | Trump had said the agreement would be carried out in phases, with Israeli forces withdrawin…
(2026-08-17). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Venezuelan artist Osvaldo Vegas's retrospective held at Guangdong Art Museum. ecns.cn The retrospective of the Venezuelan artist Oswaldo Vigas opened at Guangdong Art Museum in Guangzhou on Saturday, featuring major artworks and archival documents spanning over seven decades of creation.
(2026-08-17). Fine and warm to cool conditions to dominate SA. sanews.gov.za Fine and warm to cool conditions to dominate SA | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a surface high-pressure system is expected to dominate most parts of the country this week, resulting in fine and warm to cool conditions. | "However, a surface low is expected to develop over the western interior on Wednesday and Friday. Cold fronts are expected to pass south of the country, with isolated showers possible along the east and south coasts," the weather service said. | Monday's forecast indicates fine and warm to cool conditions across the country, becoming partly cloudy over the south-western parts, wit…
(2026-08-16). Xi to address late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin's centenary commemoration. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will attend and address a grand meeting commemorating the centenary of the birth of late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin on Aug. 17.
(2026-08-17). BD PM not to visit India until Hasina extradited. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh said on Sunday that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would not visit India until New Delhi extradited Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladeshi former premier who fled during a 2024 uprising. | The countries have had a strained relationship since deadly anti-government protests brought down Hasina's government and prompted her to escape to neighbouring India, where she remains. | She faces the death penalty in Bangladesh after being convicted of crimes against humanity, and Dhaka has repeatedly requested her extradition. | Speaking to reporters on Sunday, foreign ministry official AKM Shahidul Karim played down m…
(2026-08-17). Trump says US to 'substantially reduce' military drills with South Korea. aljazeera.com US president says he's 'not happy' about the drills, citing his 'very good relationship' with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
(2026-08-17). 12 killed in Polish bus crash in Hungary. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-17). At least seven dead in 'stampede-like' incident at India temple. aljazeera.com The fatal incident reportedly took place amid a rush of devotees at a temple in India's Bihar state.
(2026-08-17). 'My religion's better than yours' — so there! nationofchange.org 
To fix all truths on realms invisible Strikes skeptics as inadmissible.
(2026-08-17). WBW News Action: Stop the War Funding. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2026-08-17). How New Mexico, the Saudi Arabia of Wind, is Beating Dirty Electricity. juancole.com by Karin Kirk, — | Although it's part of an industry famous for changing slowly, New Mexico's largest utility has moved quickly to update its electricity supply to cleaner alternatives. | The Public Service Company of New Mexico, or PNM, said it delivered 80% carbon-free electricity in 2025 after investing in solar energy, batteries, and wind. During the daytime, the sun powers fans, air conditioners, and more across the state. In the evening, solar energy stored in batteries keeps…
(2026-08-17). Spain flood kills two, injures two babies. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-17). Food First, Morals Follow: 70 Years on Bertolt Brecht (1956—2026). portside.org Food First, Morals Follow: 70 Years on Bertolt Brecht (1956—2026) |
(2026-08-17). Can the AU make its current Sudan mission count? aljazeera.com The African Union is seeking progress in Sudan, but must overcome deep battlefield and diplomatic divisions.
(2026-08-17). Monday 9/7: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Mission Dolores Park SF. indybay.org Mission Dolores Park | Dolores Street & 19th Street | San Francisco, CA 94114 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-17). Saturday 8/22: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Willard Park, Berkeley. indybay.org Willard Park | Hillegass Ave & Derby Street | Berkeley, CA 94705, USA | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
(2026-08-17). Sunday 8/16: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – River Oaks Park, San Jose. indybay.org River Oaks Park | 328 River Oaks Pkwy | San Jose, CA 95134, USA | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-17). Historians, doctors and workers on five continents demand freedom for jailed Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Opposition to the imprisonment of Bogdan Syrotiuk continued to build over the weekend, six days after a Ukrainian court gave the 27-year-old socialist 15 years in prison for calling for the unity of Ukrainian and Russian workers against the war.
(2026-08-17). Fifth death at Michigan women's prison as families confront Whitmer administration. wsws.org Five women have died since May at Michigan's only women's prison, where incarcerated women describe systematic medical neglect under a for-profit health care system defended by the Whitmer administration.
(2026-08-16). Hunan's Xiangxi draws global travelers amid tourism boom. ecns.cn Xiangxi in Hunan Province is seeing a surge in international visitors as destinations such as Zhangjiajie and Furong Town gain global popularity.
(2026-08-17). In Trump's Economy, Black Adults and Their Families Face Worsening Job Security and Financial Stability. portside.org In Trump's Economy, Black Adults and Their Families Face Worsening Job Security and Financial Stability |
(2026-08-17). Wednesday 9/2: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – SJSU Tower Lawn, San Jose. indybay.org San José State University – Tower Lawn South | (Behind the MLK/SJSU Library at E. San Fernando and 4th Street) | San Jose, CA 95192 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-16). Fishing vessels set sail in Fujian as fishing season resumes. ecns.cn The three-and-a-half-month summer fishing moratorium ended in some waters of Fujian Province. More than 8,000 fishing vessels set sail, beginning a new round of fishing operations.
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). Record Belgian wildfire jumps in size. tribune.com.pk 
Crucial air support swung into action Sunday to help firefighters tame Belgium's largest modern-day wildfire, which has mushroomed in size since breaking out two days ago in a hard-to-access nature reserve. | More than 250 firefighters and emergency workers were battling to contain the blaze in the High Fens park near the German border, an area of fragile peatlands and pine forests popular with hikers. | Authorities described the conditions Sunday as still "challenging", but two of the fire fronts ⚪ heading towards the localities of Jalhay and Monschau ⚪ were now "under control", according to Interior Minist…
(2026-08-16). Xi calls for learning from Jiang Zemin's dedication to people's well-being. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for efforts to learn from late leader Jiang Zemin's dedication to and profound love for the people.
(2026-08-16). China Red Cross sends additional 5,500 relief items to flood-hit Henan. ecns.cn The Red Cross Society of China has allocated an additional 5,500 relief items to flood-hit areas in Henan Province to meet further emergency needs, according to the organization's official WeChat account.
(2026-08-17). ICE turns state and local police into nationwide deportation force. wsws.org The Trump administration has enlisted more than 2,000 state and local law enforcement agencies in ICE's 287(g) program, extending its mass deportation operation into traffic stops, truck inspections, schools and county jails.
(2026-08-17). Scottie Scheffler wins St Jude Championship by eight shots. aljazeera.com Scheffler's 21st career PGA Tour title earns the American $3.6m for his resounding victory at TPC Southwind.
(2026-08-16). Guizhou apples gain popularity across Southeast Asia. ecns.cn A fresh batch of 20 metric tons of Gala apples on Saturday departed Weining County in Guizhou Province for Vietnam via cold-chain transport, reaching the border within 24 hours. The high-altitude fruit, affectionately nicknamed "sunshine sweethearts," is quickly gaining popularity across Southeast Asia.
(2026-08-16). Robots compete at library-themed event in Beijing. ecns.cn The library-themed event simulates the workflow of human librarians, with robots competing in three tasks: collecting returned books, shelving books, and inspecting shelves for errors. Each robot must complete the tasks in sequence within the 30-minute competition.
(2026-08-17). Israel creates fake think tank in likely attempt to dupe AI chatbots. responsiblestatecraft.org At a glance, the Hanover Institute for Public Policy looks like a new think tank dedicated to Israel/Palestine. The organization churns out think-tank style reports on questions
(2026-08-17). Govt bows to transporters after nine-day strike. tribune.com.pk 
Talks between the All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance (APGTA) and the federal and provincial governments succeeded on Sunday, leading transporters to defer their nationwide strike, which had continued for nine days, for 40 days and announce resumption of vehicle operations. | The breakthrough was reached at a high-level meeting chaired by Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi at Governor House. Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan, Sindh Minister Saeed Ghani, Punjab Transport Minister Bilal Akbar, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, secretary communications, Motorway Police inspector general, National Highway Authority chairman…
(2026-08-17). Sunday 8/23: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Willard Park Berkeley. indybay.org Willard Park | Hillegass Ave & Derby Street | Berkeley, CA 94705 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-17). Palestinian-American travels to West Bank home encircled by Israeli settler. aljazeera.com Palestinian-American Loui Ridi is flying from the US to Qusra, where Israeli settlers have encircled his family's home.
(2026-08-17). 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…
(2026-08-17). 'Nightmare Fodder': Roku's AI Slop Channel Is Even Worse Than Expected. portside.org 'Nightmare Fodder': Roku's AI Slop Channel Is Even Worse Than Expected |
(2026-08-17). PSG beaten by Lens in French Champions' Trophy. tribune.com.pk 
Ten-man Lens denied Paris Saint-Germain a second trophy in five days as Florian Thauvin's first-half goal secured a 1-0 victory in the French Champions' Trophy on Sunday. | Lens were worthy winners in their first match under new coach Dino Toppmoeller, adding to the French Cup title they won under previous boss Pierre Sage in May. | PSG, who beat Aston Villa on Wednesday in the UEFA Super Cup, struggled to find their flow at Lens' Stade Bollaert-Delelis, despite their hosts having Kyllian Antonio sent off in the first half. | Luis Enrique's men will turn their attentions to the start of their Ligue 1 title def…
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). Under surveillance in Oakland by Flock and the OPD. indybay.org Living under surveillance in Oakland, under the watchful eye of "Big Brother," the many scary Flock cameras, and the Oakland Police Department.
(2026-08-16). China's railways handle record 2.8 billion passenger trips in first seven months. ecns.cn China's railways handled a record 2.8 billion passenger trips in the first seven months of 2026, up 4.1% from a year earlier, China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. said Saturday.
(2026-08-17). Fact Check: Did Alibaba's Qwen Really Overtake Meta and Google? thinktank.pk A recent article published by the Chinese state-linked newspaper Global Times claims that Alibaba's Qwen artificial-intelligence model family has surpassed 3 billion downloads worldwide over the past six months, overtaking Meta and Google and claiming the global top spot. The article presents the figure as evidence of China's growing dominance in the open AI ecosystem. …
(2026-08-17). How China's Green Transition is Breaking OPEC's Leverage. juancole.com By | (
(2026-08-17). Russia hits steel plant in new strikes on Ukraine. tribune.com.pk 
Russia carried out a wave of airstrikes on Ukraine overnight, killing two people at a steel plant, and Kyiv launched a heavy drone ?attack on the Moscow region that killed one person and set ablaze a warehouse used by Russia's leading e-commerce retailer. | Romania, which borders Ukraine, said an F-18 fighter on a NATO air policing ?mission had shot down a drone that breached its airspace during the latest attacks. It did not specify the origin of the drone, which entered from Moldova, but a NATO spokesperson said it appeared to be Russian. | Russia struck Ukraine's largest grain export port on the River Danub…
(2026-08-17). Smith targets revival against Pakistan after challenging year. tribune.com.pk 
England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith says the upcoming Test series against Pakistan offers him the ideal opportunity to rediscover his best form after enduring the most difficult period of his international career. | The 26-year-old enjoyed a remarkable start to life in Test cricket, quickly establishing himself as England's first-choice wicketkeeper and one of the team's most reliable batters. | Smith averaged 58.64 in his first 12 Tests and became the fastest wicketkeeper to reach 1,000 Test runs, achieving the milestone in just 21 innings. | His progress, however, has slowed over the past year. | During…
(2026-08-17). "Moderates" Support Extreme Injustice. nationofchange.org 
The label goes to candidates who back endless war and block Medicare for All, while a CNN poll now finds a third of Democrats calling themselves socialists. Scolding them as interlopers plays well with donors and nowhere else.
(2026-08-17). Cameroon dominate Malawi to win first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title. aljazeera.com The Indomitable Lionesses outshine their opponents to claim first final victory on their fourth attempt in Morocco.
(2026-08-16). Space-flown Sichuan embroidery showcased in Chengdu. ecns.cn A Sichuan embroidery artwork inspired by the Sun and Immortal Birds Gold Ornament, which was carried into space aboard the Shenzhou-6 spacecraft, was showcased in Chengdu in southwest China's Sichuan Province Sunday.
(2026-08-17). Hakeem Jeffries' Betrayal Shows Why Democratic Voters Are So Enraged. levernews.com House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) announced his opposition to Medicare for All on the same day a CBS News poll found 90 percent of Democratic voters support the idea — and 72 hours after a Yale University study showed the program would save 114,000 American lives and $1 trillion every single year. Here's some important context: Jeffries has raked in hundreds of thousands of dollars of campaign cash from healthcare PACs in the 2026 election cycle and didn't face any primary challenge holding him accountable to Democratic voters' desires, despite him representing a deep New York City blue distri…
(2026-08-17). Barcelona reach deal with Man City to sign Rodri. tribune.com.pk 
Barcelona have reached a deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish World Cup winner Rodri, a source from the Catalan club told AFP Sunday. | The 30-year-old midfielder will move for a fee of around 75 million euros ($87 million) according to reports. | "In the coming days there will be a statement and (the transfer) will become official," said the Barcelona source. | Rodri had been linked with Real Madrid after Spain won the World Cup in July but Barcelona pushed to sign the former Atletico Madrid star, who has played a key part in Manchester City's success since he joined in 2019. | The midfielder, who won th…
(2026-08-17). Horrific conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln: The ruling class's contempt for the troops it sends to war. wsws.org Reports that sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have either jumped overboard or attempted to do so have exposed the horrendous conditions facing the largely working class naval crew that has been at sea for 268 days and deployed in the Arabian Sea in the war against Iran for five months.
(2026-08-17). National Symphony Orchestra faces calamity in Washington D.C. wsws.org Playing to largely empty halls, NSO's ticket revenues have fallen as much as 50 percent for some concerts.
(2026-08-16). Around 27,000 Hainan fishing boats set sail as South China Sea fishing moratorium ends. ecns.cn Around 27,000 fishing boats from south China's Hainan Province began heading out to sea Sunday after a three-and-a-half-month seasonal fishing moratorium in the South China Sea ended at noon.
(2026-08-17). Trump Orders Pentagon to Cut Back South Korea Military Drills. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the cost of the drills and Seoul's refusal to participate in U.S. actions against Iran. Trump said on Sunday that he was unhappy the United States had agreed to participate in the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises …
(2026-08-17). AJK sets August 24 polls for reserved seats. tribune.com.pk 
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission (AJKEC) has announced the schedule for elections to eight reserved seats in the Legislative Assembly, marking the beginning of the fourth phase of the electoral process and setting the stage for the formation of the new government in the region. | Polling for the reserved seats will be held on August 24 from 10am to 1pm at the Legislative Assembly Hall in Muzaffarabad. | Of the eight reserved seats, five are allocated to women, one to Ulema and Mashaikh, one to overseas residents of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and one to technocrats and other professionals. | Ac…
(2026-08-17). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data." — Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle)…
(2026-08-17). Trump's Constitutional Dictatorship. portside.org Trump's Constitutional Dictatorship |
(2026-08-17). Independent AJK lawmaker Sajid Iqbal joins PML-N after election upset. tribune.com.pk 
Independent Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) lawmaker Sardar Sajid Iqbal, who defeated former AJK prime minister and Muslim Conference leader Sardar Atiq Ahmed Khan in a major upset in the August 10 election, has joined the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), party leader and Special Adviser to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Monday. | Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Sanaullah said Iqbal had accepted the PML-N leadership's request to join the party and support its efforts in the AJK Legislative Assembly. | "We requested Sajid Iqbal that, for the development of his constituency and AJK, he…
(2026-08-17). Effort Fails To Shut Down Teamsters National Black Caucus Convention In New Orleans. indybay.org At the 2026 national convention of Teamsters National Black Caucus in New Orleans…
(2026-08-17). Saturday 9/5: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Panhandle SF. indybay.org Panhandle | Lyon St. between Oak St. and Fell St. | San Francisco, CA 94117 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-17). Wani calls for accountability over doping scandal. tribune.com.pk 
Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Ministry Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani has called for strict accountability in Pakistan's weightlifting setup, saying the country must 'name and shame' athletes responsible for doping violations and take corrective measures to prevent such incidents from damaging Pakistan's international image. | Talking to reporters about Pakistan's weightlifting performance and the recent doping controversy, Wani said negligence had potentially cost Pakistan a medal and stressed that the country needed to treat doping not merely as a sporting violation but as a matter of national characte…
(2026-08-16). Trump instructs Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea.
(2026-08-17). Turkey's Central Asia Strategy After Ukraine: How Far Can Ankara Go? moderndiplomacy.eu The war in Ukraine and the sanctions that followed it redrew the geo-economic map of Eurasia almost overnight. Supply chains assembled over decades were severed, and for Central Asia — a region long held within Moscow's orbit — the disruption opened new possibilities and imposed difficult choices at the same time. One consequence has been …
(2026-08-16). China's Wang Manyu wins women's singles title at WTT Europe Smash Sweden. ecns.cn Chinese table tennis player Wang Manyu won the women's singles title at the WTT Europe Smash Sweden 2026 in Malmà∂ on Sunday, defeating compatriot Wang Yidi 4-2 in the final.
(2026-08-17). Iraqi Kurdish PM Barzani's office targeted in drone attack. aljazeera.com Explosive drones target Iraqi Kurdish PM's office and security chief's residence; no casualties reported.
(2026-08-17). Seifert powers Super Giants to Hundred title. tribune.com.pk 
Tim Seifert smashed 72 from 38 balls as Manchester Super Giants beat Trent Rockets by five wickets with two balls remaining to win the 2026 Hundred men's title at Lord's on Sunday. | Seifert, named player of the match and player of the series, struck four fours and seven sixes as Super Giants chased 159, finishing on 162 for five from 98 balls. | After Jos Buttler elected to field, Seifert and Paul Walter launched the chase with a 66-run opening partnership from 31 balls. Walter made 22 from 14 balls, with two fours and a six. | Seifert reached his 50 from 23 balls, having already hit four fours and five sixes…
(2026-08-16). China's fast-growing coffee market could make Hainan new import gateway: expert. ecns.cn China's coffee retail market is worth more than 200 billion yuan ($29.7 billion) annually and is growing at about 20% a year, Zhang Hong, president of the Asian Coffee Association, said at the 2026 Hainan International Coffee Expo in Haikou.
(2026-08-17). At "Quasi-Public" Private Schools, 100% of Students Get Tuition Vouchers. There's Almost No Accountability. nationofchange.org 
Private schools — even those that are heavily dependent on taxpayer funding — often operate without the scrutiny public schools are subject to. Following the money at one Milwaukee private school reveals an opaque world with little oversight.
(2026-08-17). Outrage as Colombia's president hands out footballs as residents await aid. aljazeera.com Outrage as Colombian president hands out footballs in earthquake-hit city where residents say they await urgent aid.
(2026-08-17). Save LBI Notifies U.S. Department of Commerce of Intent to Sue for Failure to Protect Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale. wattsupwiththat.com The lawsuit will seek to compel the DOC to revisit and act positively on a 16-month-old Petition asking the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to designate the whale's primary historic migration path a "critical habitat" to ensure its survival. DOC is the parent agency of NOAA.
(2026-08-16). 17 Guizhou schools partner with Malaysian counterparts. ecns.cn Seventeen schools in Guizhou Province signed partnership agreements Sunday with 17 Malaysian schools during the 2026 Guizhou—Malaysia Friendship Schools and Exchange Programme at Guiyang No. 3 High School.
(2026-08-16). China's economy holds steady in first seven months. ecns.cn China's economy maintained a stable trajectory in the first seven months of 2026, with growth momentum shifting toward new drivers and higher-quality structures, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Monday.
(2026-08-16). Xi calls for learning from Jiang Zemin's extraordinary courage, vision. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for learning from late leader Jiang Zemin's extraordinary courage and vision.
(2026-08-17). Democracy Now! 2026-08-17 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Monday, August 17, 2026 | Democracy Now! Monday, August 17, 2026…
(2026-08-17). Yemen's drone war: Rivals flex growing aerial muscle. aljazeera.com Houthi and government forces exchange drone attacks, marking a major shift in war tactics.
(2026-08-17). PM Shehbaz appreciates Trump's support for Makkah defence pact. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday thanked US President Donald Trump for his support for the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, saying Pakistan would continue to play a constructive role in ensuring the defence of its own country and the wider region. | Last year, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a landmark "Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement", declaring that "any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both". On August 7, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye formalised their longstanding strategic relationship through the newly signed "Makkah Joint Defence Agreement",…
(2026-08-17). Parents are being held responsible for their kid's crimes under new laws. nationofchange.org 
When young children and teenagers get into trouble, the question often comes quickly: Where were their parents? That question is again shaping public policy in communities across the country, as state and local lawmakers and prosecutors increasingly look for ways to respond to concerns about youth crime and public disorder.
(2026-08-17). One year after fatal Clairton explosion, federal report confirms warnings were ignored for decades. wsws.org A Chemical Safety Board report on the deadly 2025 explosion at US Steel's Clairton Coke Works documents decades of ignored warnings.
(2026-08-17). Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country's history. tribune.com.pk 
The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, government data showed on Sunday, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country's history. | Congo's public health institute said in its latest report that confirmed cases had risen to 4,945, including 101 new cases detected in the previous 24 hours. | The outbreak, Congo's 17th, was already the biggest in the country's history in terms of number of cases – a milestone reached in late July. The latest government data shows that the total number of deaths has surpassed the 2,299 deaths recorded i…
(2026-08-17). US government is pushing to gain unprecedented access to your medical records — as data protections are weakening. nationofchange.org 
Large datasets can be useful research tools, but current government efforts to gather medical records depend on policy and technology that falls short of protecting people's privacy.
(2026-08-17). Bank regulator clears a Trump family crypto venture to open a national trust bank. nationofchange.org 
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(2026-08-17). Fiji High Court orders release of seven devices seized from journalist Charlie Charters. asiapacificreport.nz By Andrew Naidu in Suva Fiji's High Court has granted an application seeking the release of seven electronic devices seized by police from British-Fiji journalist and sports official Charlie Charters. The application was heard before Justice Pita Bulamainaivalu after preliminary issues were raised concerning the proper parties to the proceedings and the transfer of…
(2026-08-17). The World Is Not Ending — But Why Do 2026 Earthquakes Feel Like an Apocalypse? thinktank.pk A sequence of powerful earthquakes across different parts of the world in 2026 has produced an unsettling question that appears increasingly often on social media: Is the Earth entering an unusually dangerous period, or are people witnessing the beginning of something much larger? The anxiety is understandable. In August alone, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck …
(2026-08-17). Jason Arday's death is institutional murder. aljazeera.com Arday was subjected to a vicious campaign fuelled by anti-Black racism.
(2026-08-17). California Ratepayers Demand Lower Utility Rates at CPUC. indybay.org Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), California's largest investor-owned utility, is at it again by requesting the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to grant a rate increase for its electrical and natural gas services. The Oil and Gas Network and the Affordable Energy Campaign, among other consumer groups and seniors, are pushing back against any new rate increases requested by the utility saying in part that…
(2026-08-17). Wednesday 8/19: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Z Space SF (audio device accessibility). indybay.org Z Space's Steindler Stage | 450 Florida Street | San Francisco, CA 94110 | ACESSABILITY: Z Space is a wheelchair accessible theater and has accessible seating for all shows. Bathrooms are wheelchair accessible and are welcoming to all genders. Assisted listening devices available upon request.
(2026-08-17). Five-day rain spell puts Punjab, K-P on alert. tribune.com.pk 
More rain and thundershowers, accompanied by gusty winds and occasional heavy falls, are expected across the upper and central parts of the country from Aug 17 to 21, as the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) warned on Sunday of possible urban flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas. | The PDMA, citing the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), said monsoon currents were continuing to penetrate the upper parts of the country and were expected to persist over the coming days. | A westerly wave was also likely to enter the upper parts of the country on Aug 17. | According to the PDMA's…
(2026-08-17). The Bureau of Meteorology has bombed out yet again. onlineopinion.com.au Long term weather forecasts show little skill and great potential to disrupt farming economies.
(2026-08-17). Israeli settlers pitch tents for new illegal outpost in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com UN Special Rapporteur Albanese warns that Israel is 'using settlers to advance ethnic cleansing' in the West Bank.
(2026-08-17). Inside the UK's 'stressful' cost of living crisis Burnham hopes to tackle. aljazeera.com Britain's new premier has promised to ease the suffering of millions of families unable to afford basic items.
(2026-08-17). FM Dar, Turkish counterpart discuss regional developments in phone call. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday night held a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan, discussing recent regional developments and reafirming their commitment to further strengthening cooperation on matters of mutual interest, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stated. | According to a post on X, FM Dar and his Turkish counterpart "agreed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the way forward to address regional challenges and promote peace and stability." | Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke l…
(2026-08-17). Sunday Science: Astronomers Discover a New Kind of Cosmic Object — A Black Hole 'Star'. portside.org Sunday Science: Astronomers Discover a New Kind of Cosmic Object — A Black Hole 'Star' |
(2026-08-16). China successfully launches SEO satellite. ecns.cn China successfully sent a SEO (Satellite for Earth Observation) satellite into space on Monday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi province.
(2026-08-17). Pope calls for an end to West Bank violence against Palestinians. tribune.com.pk 
Pope Leo called on Sunday for an end to violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, amid a surge of attacks by militant settlers and a siege in the territory's village of Qusra. | Israeli settlers encircled houses after cutting off water and electricity, in what rights groups have said is a concerted effort to seize more land, and further eat into territory where Palestinians aim to establish a state. | "I renew my appeal for an end to the repeated violence against the Palestinian civilian | population in the West Bank," the Pope said, without mentioning specific confrontations or attacks. | "I ur…
(2026-08-17). Who was here first? The two meanings of 'Indigenous' in Europe. globalvoices.org Popular culture taught generations to admire resistance to colonialism; nationalism turned 'firstness' into claims of exclusive ownershipGlobal Voices A performance at the Karl May Festival in Bad Segeberg, Germany, in 2007. European books, films, comics and public performances created their own imagined version of the American West. Photo by Roan Shryne on
(2026-08-17). Sunday 8/23: Dump Big Tech March. indybay.org Start: Leavesley Road and Arroyo Circle | End: 7240 Holsclaw Road…
(2026-08-16). Xi urges learning from Jiang Zemin's far-sightedness, strategic thinking. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for efforts to learn from the far-sightedness and strategic thinking of late leader Jiang Zemin.
(2026-08-17). I took antidepressants for more than 25 years. Getting off them was harder than I ever imagined. whyy.org I was 19 when I started taking antidepressants. | I was in college, and while school came easily to me, I carried around a lot of sadness and loneliness. I felt like everyone else knew how to be in the world and I didn't. | Around that time in the late '90s, I read The medication helped. But it…
(2026-08-17). Drone Defence in ASEAN – better present than absent. onlineopinion.com.au Air power used to be the preserve of rich states. A $30,000 drone has changed the arithmetic.
(2026-08-17). Taiwan Raises Defence Spending Above $31 Billion as China Pressure Grows. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan is set to increase defence spending by 16% next year, taking its proposed military budget above T$1 trillion ($31.40 billion) for the first time as the island faces growing military and political pressure from China. President Lai Ching-te said on Monday that the increase was an "investment in peace" aimed at strengthening Taiwan's ability …
(2026-08-17). Trump 'very happy' over signing of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Monday welcomed the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement by Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. | "Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement," he said on Sunday on Truth Social. | truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/1171072… | Trump said the deal shows "how the Middle East is coming together, and how countries will finally be able to defend themselves in a more meaningful way. Congratulations to the Great Leadership of the three nations mentioned. | "THIS IS A BIG…
(2026-08-17). PSL owners should be patient. tribune.com.pk 
If someone showed a businessman this picture before he invested, the apartment is excellent, all facilities are available, but the rent is extremely high; no matter how long you stay, you remain a tenant and never acquire ownership rights. You can use the apartment for various activities and generate income, but even that may not cover the rent. Important and influential people frequently visit, so you may get opportunities to meet them and become famous. But if someone knowingly enters such a venture and then, without giving it enough time, complains about the lack of profits, the blame lies with him. | The s…
(2026-08-17). Cameroon celebrates after winning first ever WAFCON title. aljazeera.com Cameroon wins its first WAFCON title, beating Malawi 3—0 in the final.
(2026-08-16). Cross-Strait AI industry development alliance launched in E China's Kunshan. ecns.cn A Cross-Strait artificial intelligence industry development alliance was established on Sunday in Kunshan, east China's Jiangsu Province, aiming to combine the complementary strengths of the Chinese mainland and Taiwan to drive growth in the AI sector.
(2026-08-17). Is the world experiencing more earthquakes now than before? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera examines a decade of earthquake data to see how 2026 compares and explains how and where earthquakes strike.
(2026-08-17). Americans Are Not Wealthy: The Truth About The US Economy. popularresistance.org 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.
(2026-08-17). Significant loss by major Wall Street trading firm. wsws.org The loss of $15 billion by Jane Street in a month shows how fast problems for one firm, even a minor player, can be rapidly transmitted.
(2026-08-17). Shaheen's Gold reach Champions Cup final. tribune.com.pk 
Shaheen Shah Afridi-led Sparco Paints Pakistan Gold qualified for the final of the National Champions Cup 2026-27 after they thumped UOL Pakistan Whites by five wickets, chasing the 173-run target with 132 balls to spare here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Sunday. | Rivaj Pakistan Greens led by Shadab Khan will now face Shaheen's outfit in the final of the tournament at the same venue on Tuesday with the coin toss scheduled for 2.30pm and first ball expected to be bowled at 3pm. | Gold had lost their opening two matches and were faced with the equation of not just winning the game but also with a better net…
(2026-08-17). Sunday 8/30: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Cedar Rose Park, Berkeley. indybay.org Cedar Rose Park | Rose St & Chestnut St | Berkeley, CA 94702 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-17). Search for Indonesia earthquake victims underway on Independence Day. geo.tv Phone charging booth sits among rubble at a heavily-damaged building at L. Say port following an earthquake in Maumere, Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, August 15, 2026.— ReutersNearly 1,600 aftershocks reported on Monday: official.500 homes damaged, roads blocked with…
(2026-08-17). "Terror-Free Türkiye" law; Erdoƒüan hosts Austrian Chancellor; Politicians react to attacks on Turkish ships in the Black Sea. unitedworldint.com Türkiye had another busy week on the political agenda. The "Framework Law," which sets out the legal basis for the process called "Terror-Free Türkiye" by the government was passed after a vote in Parliament. Another news of the week was the meeting in Ankara between President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker. Meanwhile, …
(2026-08-17). Japan's economy slows, missing growth forecasts. aljazeera.com GDP rises 0.3 percent in the second quarter as consumption and capital spending sag.
(2026-08-17). How Are Europe's Heatwaves Exposing a Growing Insurance Gap for Businesses? moderndiplomacy.eu For more than a century, cafes in the Italian city of Padua have welcomed customers for an early evening aperitivo, with people gathering outdoors before dinner. But as Europe faces its fifth heatwave of the year, the traditional 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. period has almost disappeared. Customers are increasingly choosing air-conditioned indoor spaces, leaving …
(2026-08-17). Job cuts planned on Wellington, New Zealand rail network. wsws.org The multinational company Transdev is threatening to eliminate 53 jobs as it transitions to cashless ticketing systems.
(2026-08-16). Unitree unveils humanoid robot capable of 2-meter jump. ecns.cn Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics unveiled a new humanoid robot dubbed "Superman" on Monday, saying it can perform a 2-meter jump from a standing position and reach a top speed of 12.66 meters per second with 0.85-meter-long legs.
(2026-08-16). Russian-themed fair brings dacha-style vibes to Tianjin for debut run. ecns.cn The "Made-in-Russia" festive fair, hosted by the Russian Export Center (REC), opened in Tianjin on Saturday, marking the event's first launch in the city.
(2026-08-17). Israel's religious right is changing the state from within. aljazeera.com Religious fundamentalism is advancing through Israel's institutions, narrowing freedoms and deepening inequality.
(2026-08-17). Arsenal preview: Key questions heading into 2026-27 Premier League season. aljazeera.com Does Guimaraes complete the midfield? Can they finally win the Champions League? And who is set for a breakout season?>
(2026-08-17). Pakistan Announce Squads for Women's Asia Cup 2026 and Asian Games. thinktank.pk Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled its 15-member squads for the DP World Women's Asia Cup 2026 and the 20th Asian Games women's cricket tournament, with Fatima Sana returning to captain Pakistan in both competitions. Fatima Sana missed Pakistan's recent T20I series against Sri Lanka because of her commitments in The Hundred, but she is …
(2026-08-17). Iran says Qatar delaying probe into fate of pilots. tribune.com.pk 
DUBAI/TEHRAN/JAZAN | Iranian military official said on Sunday that Qatar ?should let an Iranian team in ?to investigate the fate of Iranian pilots ?who Tehran says are being held there, Iranian media said on Sunday. | Qatar denies holding any pilots. Mohammad Baqerzadeh, ?commander of the Committee for the Search for Missing Persons of Iran's Armed Forces ?General Staff, said the air force and fact-finding team had been waiting for months to enter Qatar, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. | Baqerzadeh accused Qatari officials of repeatedly delaying the investigation and preventing the pilots' r…
(2026-08-17). Calls for inquiry into 'hounding' of former Cambridge academic1′. tribune.com.pk 
More than 31,000 people, including several MPs, have signed a petition urging UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to hold a public inquiry into alleged media harassment of the late academic Jason Arday, the organisers said Sunday. | The petition was launched by the Good Law Project activist group after Arday, who was appointed three years ago as the youngest-ever black professor at Cambridge University, was found dead on Friday. | The project had been supporting Arday since he resigned earlier this month from the university and as a fellow of Jesus College after both institutions launched investigations into | alle…
(2026-08-17). Trotsky's My Life: An imperishable contribution to Marxism and world literature. wsws.org This speech was given by David North at the fourth annual international commemoration of Leon Trotsky's exile on the island of Bàºyàºkada (Prinkipo), Turkey, held August 16 before an audience of more than 100, under the title "My Life, Written on Prinkipo, and Trotsky's Years in Exile."
(2026-08-17). Root's return as Test captain a sign of England's problems. tribune.com.pk 
England's decision to reappoint Joe Root for a second spell as full-time Test captain, starting with this week's opener against Pakistan, is an obvious move but arguably an indictment of the lack of leadership in their set-up. | Root, one of the best batsmen of his generation, has already led England in a national record 65 Tests, mainly during a five-year spell from 2017-2022. | He initially stood down as skipper following a dire run of one win in 17 Tests. | "The last couple of years, it (the captaincy) sucked the life out of me," he said a few months later on a podcast. "I was a shadow of the person I wante…
(2026-08-17). Australian school students strike against far right. wsws.org Many students had created their own placards, with some reading "blame billionaires not immigrants," "not another Trump," "power of the people is greater than the people in power" and "keep fascists out, not immigrants."
(2026-08-17). Thieves steal Renaissance artworks in museum heist during Italian holiday. aljazeera.com As Messina celebrated Sicilian holiday Ferragosto, thieves struck the MuMe museum to steal the masterworks by Antonello.
(2026-08-16). Xi calls for learning from Jiang Zemin's rock-solid political conviction. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for learning from late leader Jiang Zemin's firmness in political conviction.
(2026-08-17). Khalistan referendum draws large turnout in Indianapolis despite rain. geo.tv Members of the Sikh community address participants during a referendum advocating the creation of Khalistan in India. — Reporter
(2026-08-17). Mining executives bought stock in their own firm days before Trump shrank Bears Ears. nationofchange.org 
House Democrats have opened an investigation for insider trading.
(2026-08-17). EU foreign policy chief to present 'most far-reaching sanctions list' against Russia: report. tribune.com.pk 
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is planning to present the "most far-reaching sanctions list" against Russia in the coming months. | "In the fall, I will present the most far-reaching sanctions list since the beginning of the war. If it is adopted, the number of sanctioned Russian individuals, companies and organisations will immediately increase by one-third," Kallas told German newspaper Welt in an interview published Monday. | Stressing the need to increase pressure on Russia, she said the passage of a sanctions bill by the United States Senate in early August gave hope that "Europe and the…
(2026-08-17). Search for Indonesia quake victims underway on Independence Day. tribune.com.pk 
Rescuers in eastern Indonesia will comb through collapsed buildings on Monday to find anyone who might still be trapped under rubble after a deadly quake that killed at least 53 people, as the country marks its Independence Day reeling from the impact of fresh tremors. | Saturday's disaster in the province of East Nusa Tenggara was the country's deadliest since a 2022 quake killed hundreds in West Java. The official death toll was at 53 as of late Sunday. | The quake also caused landslides and blocked roads across Indonesia's southernmost province, including the regions of Sikka and Manggarai. Thousands were e…
(2026-08-16). 12 Chinese, Russian basketball teams compete in Tongjiang border invitational. ecns.cn The 2026 Tongjiang "Border Super League" China-Russia Basketball Invitational kicked off on Saturday in Tongjiang City, Heilongjiang Province, featuring twelve teams from both countries competing over a seven‚Äëday period.
(2026-08-17). China and Russia Are Pressuring Japan on Two Fronts. Is a Pacific Pincer Taking Shape? moderndiplomacy.eu Putin's Kuril landing is not a bilateral Russia-Japan sovereignty dispute. It is the northern half of a coordinated Sino-Russian pressure campaign on Tokyo — timed to the same waters a joint Chinese-Russian flotilla patrolled weeks earlier, and confirmed within twenty-four hours by Beijing's own explicit endorsement of Moscow's claim. On July 26th, a joint Chinese-Russian …
(2026-08-17). This week in history: August 17-23. wsws.org Coal mine explosion kills 55 workers in Ukraine; Ford defeats Reagan for Republican presidential nomination; Britain imposes economic sanctions on Iran ; German Communist Party expels oppositionists on Stalin's orders.
(2026-08-17). WSWS German editor Johannes Stern: Stop the Ukraine war! Free Bogdan Syrotiuk! wsws.org At the election rally of the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei on August 15 in the Berlin district of Wedding, Johannes Stern, editor-in-chief of the German edition of the WSWS, spoke against the Ukraine war and the sentencing of 27-year-old Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk to 15 years in prison.
(2026-08-16). 23rd China-ASEAN Expo expected to attract over 3,000 global exhibitors. ecns.cn Over 3,000 global exhibitors are expected to attend the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) which will be held during Sept. 17 through Sept. 21, according to the expo secretariat.
(2026-08-17). Trump orders US to scale back South Korea military drills. aljazeera.com Donald Trump has ordered the US military to scale back joint exercises with South Korea.
(2026-08-16). China's Long March-12 rocket successfully launches new internet satellite group. ecns.cn China sent a new batch of internet satellites into orbit on Sunday from a commercial spacecraft launch site in the southern island province of Hainan.
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). Sri Lanka fight back after India post 462 in Galle Test. tribune.com.pk 
Sri Lanka fought back with an unbeaten half-century from Niroshan Dickwella after India's middle order laid the foundation for a commanding first-innings total of 462 in the opening Test at Galle. | Sri Lanka reached 167 for five till filing of this story on Monday, still 295 runs behind India, with Dickwella unbeaten on 50 and Sonal Dinusha on 38. | The hosts had been reduced to 90 for five but Dinusha and Dickwella launched a determined recovery, adding an unbroken 77 for the sixth wicket to keep Sri Lanka in the contest. | Dickwella reached his 50 from 67 balls, striking five fours, while Dinusha provided p…
(2026-08-17). Federal Judge Orders Pentagon To Lift Freeze on Wind Power. portside.org Federal Judge Orders Pentagon To Lift Freeze on Wind Power |
(2026-08-17). Thursday 8/20: OPEN HOUSE: Revolution Books. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-08-17). Iran's real war toll: How long can US Navy ignore female crew running out of pads and tampons. hindustantimes.com The USS Boxer is reportedly facing shortages of basic supplies during its extended Middle East deployment, with family members alleging that female crew members ran out of essential hygiene products. The claims have raised fresh questions over U.S. Navy resupply, crew welfare and the strain of prolonged deployments.
(2026-08-17). Arsenal rout Man City in Community Shield masterclass. tribune.com.pk 
Arsenal powered to a 3-0 win against Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, delivering a swaggering statement of intent ahead of their Premier League title defence. | Mikel Arteta's side used the annual curtain raiser to the English top-flight season as an opportunity to prove their long-awaited title triumph has done nothing to sate their appetite for success. | The Gunners took just 24 seconds to show new City boss Enzo Maresca the standard required to keep up with the champions. | Riccardo Calafiori's quick-fire opening goal was followed by a clinical Kai Havertz header before half-time. | Arsen…
(2026-08-17). Saturday 8/29: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Cedar Rose Park Berkeley. indybay.org Cedar Rose Park | Rose St & Chestnut St | Berkeley, CA 94702 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase) | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
(2026-08-16). Bumper longan harvest in S China's Maoming boosts local farmers' income. ecns.cn Maoming in south China's Guangdong Province, hailed as the "hometown of longans," concluded its harvest season, delivering a prolific yield and robust income growth for growers.
(2026-08-17). Jacquet scores on Liverpool debut in friendly win over Como. tribune.com.pk 
Jeremy Jacquet scored on his Liverpool debut as Andoni Iraola's Reds ended their pre-season campaign with a 2-0 win over Serie A side Como at Anfield on Sunday. | After agreeing a reported £60 million ($81 million) transfer for Jacquet in January, the 21-year-old Frenchman's move was confirmed on July 1. | But a niggling knee injury had kept him on the sidelines until the visit of Cesc Fabregas's Como. | The centre-back impressed in the early stages with some well-timed challenges and rounded off a fine first appearance for Liverpool with a tap-in from Cody Gakpo's cross that gave the Merseysiders a 2-0…
(2026-08-17). Tuesday 8/18: Where Are the Feminists? indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/sopaug18…
(2026-08-17). Saturday 9/26: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-08-17). Saturday 8/15: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Glen Park SF. indybay.org Glen Park SF | Chenery Street & Elk Street | San Francisco, CA 94131 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF)…
(2026-08-17). Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesia quake as rescue work under way. aljazeera.com Thousands remain displaced after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara province on Saturday.
(2026-08-17). Lorain County caseworkers reach day 180 of a strike over a dollar an hour. nationofchange.org 
Union officials told the bargaining chair the walkout may be the longest in Ohio public sector history, a claim the county's newspaper could not confirm. Commissioners point to an $11 million deficit.
(2026-08-16). Remains of late Chinese leader Zhu Rongji to be cremated. ecns.cn The remains of late Chinese leader Zhu Rongji will be cremated in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-08-16). Zhanjiang fishing-season deals top 5 bln yuan, boosting blue economy. ecns.cn The 2026 Zhanjiang Fishing Season Launch Ceremony and "Zhanpin" brand exhibition kicked off on Sunday, with on-site deals worth 5.05 billion yuan (about $749 million) signed across the entire marine fishery industrial chain.
(2026-08-17). What is the objective of the Mecca Agreement? unitedworldint.com To answer the question posed in the title of this article, it is useful to outline certain contextual facts regarding the conjunctural background of the Mecca Agreement, signed between Türkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, which is stated to be the result of approximately 2.5 years of preparation. To summarize: 1. The global weakening of American …
(2026-08-17). Photos: Rising energy prices disrupt education on Cambodia's Tonle Sap lake. aljazeera.com Children on Tonle Sap sacrifice education, with many working to help their families cover increasing fuel costs.
(2026-08-17). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-16). Patchwork crafts gain popularity among young Chinese. ecns.cn Patchwork, a traditional handicraft that transforms leftover fabrics into unique creations, is becoming increasingly popular among young people in China.
(2026-08-17). Sunday 8/16: SF Buffalo Soldier Post 333 – 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org 401 Van Ness Ave | SF War Memorial Veterans Building | Downtown San Francisco…
(2026-08-17). Stop gaslighting, USS Lincoln families didn't sign up for this. responsiblestatecraft.org The United States has always asked extraordinary things of its service members. But this week, a series of remarkable news stories came out
(2026-08-17). Cincinnati Open: Sabalenka takes six match points to defeat Gibson. aljazeera.com Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka escapes with a nail-biting win while Felix Auger-Aliassime downs ex-champ Stefanos Tsitsipas.
(2026-08-17). Cameroon win first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title. tribune.com.pk 
Cameroon claimed their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title when they thumped surprise package Malawi 3-0 in the final, with Marie Ngah's first-half double helping seal victory on Sunday. | Cameroon had lost three finals but made it fourth-time lucky against a Malawi side making their debut at the continental championship. Ranked 153 in the world and 32nd on the African continent, Malawi had a fairytale run to the decider. | The two finalists had already sealed their place at the Women's World Cup in Brazil next year, along with fellow semifinalists Morocco and Algeria. The latter finished third…
(2026-08-16). Xi calls for learning from Jiang Zemin's innovative spirit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for efforts to learn from the innovative spirit of late leader Jiang Zemin.
(2026-08-17). Zambia incumbent takes early election lead as opposition alleges armed raid. aljazeera.com President Hakainde Hichilema appears on course for outright win as observers cite violence and a tilted campaign field.
(2026-08-17). Will India's 'Cockroach' movement force Modi's BJP to rethink its politics? aljazeera.com Modi's BJP once controlled media narratives in India, but this might be changing with the 'Cockroach' movement.
(2026-08-17). Am I a Conspiracy Theorist? wattsupwiththat.com Science advances by challenging consensus, not by bending to it. From Galileo, insisting that the earth was in orbit around the sun and not the other way round, to Barry Marshall, infecting himself with helicobacter pylori to test his hypothesis that it, and not stress, was the cause of peptic ulcer, the history of science is all but the history of cranks proving themselves right — overturning the prevailing consensus.
(2026-08-17). 'One Flag for Each Laid Off Dev:' Union Workers Stage Unmissable Protest for Xbox Boss Asha Sharma. portside.org 'One Flag for Each Laid Off Dev: ' Union Workers Stage Unmissable Protest for Xbox Boss Asha Sharma |
(2026-08-17). Rodri headed to Barcelona after Man City accepts transfer bid. aljazeera.com Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri is returning to his homeland after Man City agree transfer to Barcelona.
(2026-08-17). USS Lincoln crisis: How it compares to past aircraft carrier deployments. aljazeera.com The USS Abraham Lincoln crisis highlights the toll of lengthy deployments on crew morale and operational readiness.
(2026-08-17). Sunday 9/20: Ensemble Ari Concert and Open Studio. indybay.org 4030 Reinhardt Drive, Oakland, CA…
(2026-08-17). South Korea's refusal to fight against Iran prompts Trump to drastically cut joint war games. geo.tv US army soldiers take part in a U.S.-South Korea joint river-crossing exercise, which is part of the annual Freedom Shield joint military training, near the demilitarised zone separating South and North Korea, in Yeoncheon, South Korea, March 14, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-08-17). Saturday 8/15: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Tower" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UyBQ……
(2026-08-17). Aus Sorge vor Trump sucht Europa eine Rolle bei mà∂glichen Gesprà§chen zwischen Russland und der Ukraine. strategic-culture.su Franzà∂sische, deutsche und britische Diplomaten arbeiten an einem Format fàºr kàºnftige Verhandlungen — auch wenn Russland bislang wenig Interesse daran gezeigt hat. | Aus Sorge, von Prà§sident Trump von mà∂glichen Gesprà§chen àºber ein Ende des russisch-ukrainischen Krieges ausgeschlossen zu werden, arbeiten drei europà§ische Là§nder gemeinsam daran, sicherzustellen, dass Europa einen Platz am Verhandlungstisch erhà§lt, wie fàºnf europà§ische Regierungsvertreter mitteilten. | Europà§ische Diplomaten arbeiten an einem Format fàºr k຅
(2026-08-17). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Mali: Six injured transferred from Kidal to Gao. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). South Sudan: Finding Loved Ones Again Through the Power of Digital Connectivity. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Indian temple stampede kills seven people and injures dozens. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-17). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in country's history. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-17). Indian-origin Arshdeep Singh Dang scripts history, becomes UK's first Sikh RAF fighter pilot since World War 2. ptcnews.tv
(2026-08-17). Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Afghanistan: Operational Facts and Figures — January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). US diplomatic incompetence is tanking hopes for Korean peace. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-08-17). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-08-17). El fenómeno climático El Niño y su impacto en el empleo. radiohc.cu El fenómeno meteorológico El Niño, que implica aguas más cálidas de lo usual en el Pacífico, tiene un 69 % de probabilidad de ser el más fuerte desde que hay registros, avisó esta semana, la Oficina Nacional de Administración Oceánica y Atmosférica (NOAA) de Estados Unidos. | El Centro de Predicción Climática de la NOAA elevó en su más reciente informe la posibilidad de que El Niño, de octubre a diciembre próximo, sea ´un histórico evento que exceda la fuerza ª de fenómenos anteriores hasta 1950, cuando comenzaron los registros, con 2,5 grados centígrados por encima de la temperatura usual. | A propósi…
(2026-08-16). China-Rio de Janeiro Friendship Day highlights growing bilateral ties. ecns.cn Rio de Janeiro held celebrations for China-Rio de Janeiro Friendship Day, bringing together around 150 representatives from China and Brazil to promote bilateral exchanges and cooperation.
(2026-08-17). Presidente brasileño Lula da Silva lanza campaña de reelección. radiohc.cu 
El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, oficializó este domingo 16 de agosto, en la ciudad de Sà£o Paulo el lanzamiento formal de su campaña para la reelección presidencial, centrando su propuesta programática en el combate frontal a la violencia de género y al crimen organizado. | Ante miles de simpatizantes concentrados en el histórico estadio municipal de Vila Euclides, el jefe de Estado prometió profundizar la inversión pública en las principales políticas sociales de su administración. | Durante su intervención pública, el líder progresista recordó la relevancia histórica de dicho recinto d…
(2026-08-17). Perché gli Stati Uniti intervengono in difesa dello yen? strategic-culture.su Alla fine di luglio, lo yen aveva registrato rispetto al dollaro la peggior caduta degli ultimi quarant'anni. Perché gli Stati Uniti hanno un interesse vitale a evitare che il Giappone precipiti in una crisi finanziaria? | Segue nostro Alla fine di luglio, lo yen aveva registrato rispetto al dollaro la peggior caduta degli ultimi quarant'anni. Una debacle rovinosa, imputabile per un verso ai maggiori rendimenti garantiti dagli Stati Unit…
(2026-08-16). Shipping slows through Strait of Hormuz after tanker attacks, data shows. al-monitor.com By Florence TanSINGAPORE, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed over the weekend, data showed on Monday, following attacks on tankers, while U.S.-Iran talks to resolve the Middle East conflict stalled.Five commodity vessels transited the strait on Saturday, with none registered for Sunday, shiptracking data from Kpler showed, versus 31 in the prior weekend.
(2026-08-16). Indonesia at 81 who owns the Land of Papua's future? asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Laurens Ikinia in Jakarta As Indonesia marks the 81st anniversary of its independence today — August 17 — the republic has much to celebrate. Over eight decades, Indonesia has transformed itself from a newly independent archipelago into one of the world's largest democracies and economies, holding together an extraordinarily diverse nation across thousands…
(2026-08-16). Political campaign contributions by CIA funded companies. indybay.org CIA headquarters in Langley, VA.
(2026-08-16). Large demos across West Papua meet with mixed responses by police. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific reporters Dozens of large demonstrations by West Papuans to mark a key anniversary of their homeland's incorporation into Indonesia have been met with mixed and sometimes violent responses by police. Saturday was the anniversary of the infamous 1962 US-brokered New York Agreement under which Papua's former colonial power, the Netherlands, agreed to transfer…
(2026-08-16). Mangaia trio backs CIP, bringing 'supermajority' within reach. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Teitimoana Tairi of the Cook Islands News The Cook Islands Party (CIP) could secure a supermajority for its fifth consecutive term in government after three independent female candidates who won seats in Mangaia agreed to join the party. CIP leads following the preliminary count of the 2026 general election with 12 seats, leaving them…
(2026-08-16). America's Global Oil Market Hegemony through Warfare. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: M. Abiya Emima and Edberg D. Cheeran The global oil market has long played a pivotal role in shaping contemporary geopolitics, serving as a vital instrument for sustaining political dominance and shaping international interactions. Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) have long been the leading exporters of crude …
(2026-08-16). Quali sono i fattori alla base dell'epidemia di infanticidi e pedofilia in Brasile? strategic-culture.su Il Brasile sta ora affrontando la propria ´epsteinizzazione ª, con una vera e propria esplosione di casi che coinvolgono pedofilia, tortura e omicidio di minori | Segue nostro In Brasile sta diventando sempre più impossibile trascorrere un solo giorno senza che venga diffusa la notizia di un bambino vittima di abusi e omicidio. Il recente caso di un bambino di tre anni violentato e ucciso dal padre e dalla matrigna a Palmas ha…