(2026-08-16). Trump reinvents the Portuguese Empire with Plan to make Hormuz US Territory. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Trump said in a speech on Saturday that he wants to make the Strait of Hormuz part of the United States. | Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi Western powers have attempted to control the Strait of Hormuz before. Basicall…
(2026-08-16). Iran says full security in Hormuz depends on end to US blockade, threats. tribune.com.pk 
Iran on Sunday said the full restoration of security in the Strait of Hormuz depends on the United States ending its naval blockade and unlawful interference and threats. | "The process of fully restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz … depends on the cessation of unlawful actions, interference, threats, and the naval blockade imposed by the United States, as well as compensation for the violations of commitments that have occurred over the past two months," Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has said in an interview, Press TV reported. | Iran says full security in Hormuz contingent on en…
(2026-08-16). Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options? tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump on Friday vowed to hit Iran hard economically, a day after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington would impose measures on Tehran that have "never been seen" as soon as next week. | The US, United Nations and European Union have applied sanctions, implemented trade embargoes and frozen assets since the late 1970s over Iran's nuclear program, human rights violations and support for militant groups. | Since the Iran war began in February, Washington has levied additional maritime, energy and financial sanctions and started a naval blockade. | Read: Middle…
(2026-08-16). Mojtaba's deadliest proxy strikes again? Houthi drones target strategic Mokha port in Western Yemen. hindustantimes.com Houthi forces have reportedly launched another drone attack targeting several sites in Mokha, western Yemen, raising fresh concerns over escalating regional tensions. The reported August 16 strike, attributed to the Iran-backed Houthi movement, was met with a response from Yemen's internationally recognized government, with air defenses activated against the incoming drones. The latest incident highlights the continuing security threat in western Yemen and the broader role of Iran-linked armed groups in the region. Watch this video for the latest details on the reported Houthi drone attack, Yemen's response, and…
(2026-08-16). 'Everyone lives in fear': Yemenis worry about return to all-out war. tribune.com.pk 
Yemen's years-long civil conflict killed tens of thousands of people, uprooted millions and drove the country to the brink of famine before a 2022 truce restored relative calm. Now, renewed hostilities between the Houthi rebels and the government have many fearing the return of all-out war. | Hodeida native Anwar, a father of two, recalls fleeing the advance of the Iran-backed Houthis, seeking refuge in the city of Mokha. | Last week, explosions startled him and his children as the rebels hit Mokha port, reviving fears of another cycle of displacement and violence. "I do not want our lives to be haunted by con…
(2026-08-16). Why has Israel escalated attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire? aljazeera.com At least 11 people killed in one day of Israeli attacks despite truce extension brokered by US in June.
(2026-08-16). Israel strikes south Lebanon again as families flee north. aljazeera.com Israeli airstrikes hit the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon just hours after the deadliest day of Israeli raids.
(2026-08-16). Tracy-Moana Campbell: Genocide training for NZ teachers by Israel a ludicrous idea. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Tracy-Moana Campbell A country currently indicted for genocide has no business training our teachers in Aotearoa New Zealand on the topic of genocide. The notion is ludicrous. Under this National policy Kiwi teachers are going to be trained about genocide by Israelis. It is intended that some Kiwi teachers will be sent to…
(2026-08-16). A nation divided: What do Israelis want in October's elections? aljazeera.com Despite a genocide and multiple wars, analysts say the issues determining October's elections fall far closer to home.
(2026-08-16). Sunday 8/16: Online Film Salon: " the Genocide: Israeli Hasbara & the Brainwashing of America" indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-August2026…
(2026-08-16). Cubans residing in the Dominican Republic reject the expulsion of diplomats. radiohc.cu The Máximo Gómez Association of Cubans Residing in the Dominican Republic has condemned the Dominican government's decision to expel 10 members of the Cuban Embassy in Santo Domingo, as well as their families. | The group endorsed the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, which rejects this action as unjustified and denounces its true political motivations. | The Association considered the measure a response to external pressures seeking to damage relations between the two countries and reproduced excerpts from that country's statement, which recalled precedents such as the…
tasnimnews.ir (2026-08-10). Iran Sees Mecca Defense Pact as Sign of Regional Shift
Iran's Foreign Ministry described the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey as a sign of a changing perception among regional states, saying they have realized that security cannot be secured by relying on foreign powers.
(2026-08-11). Open letter from global Jewish organizations in support of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions. mronline.org 
A call for Jewish organizations around the world to publicly endorse the BDS movement and support coordinated nonviolent pressure to end Israeli impunity.
(2026-08-16). 18th Meeting of Cubans Residing in Europe announced in France. radiohc.cu The Coordinating Committee of Cubans Residing in France announced today the call for the 18th Meeting of Cubans Residing in Europe (ECRE) to be held on October 23rd and 24th of this year in àéle-de-France. | "Inspired by Martí's thought and the commitment to defend the Homeland, the members of the Coordinating Committee of Cubans Residing in France" announced the regional meeting, according to a statement obtained by Prensa Latina. | This exchange will have exceptional historical significance, as it will be held within the framework of the centennial of the birth of the historical leader of the Cuban Revol…
(2026-08-16). 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…
(2026-08-16). Panamá extiende hasta 2029 visa de tránsito para ciudadanos cubanos. radiohc.cu Panamá extendió hasta el 2029 la vigencia de la visa para pasajeros o tripulantes en tránsito exigida a determinados ciudadanos cubanos que hagan escala en el país istmeño rumbo a otros destinos, se conoció este sábado. | La normativa aparece en el nuevo decreto ejecutivo publicado en la Gaceta Oficial, suscrito el 14 de agosto por el presidente de la República, José Raúl Mulino, y el ministro de Seguridad Pública, Frank àÅbrego. | La disposición prorroga la vigencia del Decreto Ejecutivo No. 162, de diciembre de 2022, modificado posteriormente, entre otros, por el Decreto Ejecutivo No. 30 de marzo de 2023.
(2026-08-16). President of Namibia: "Fidel Castro sowed seeds of generosity, solidarity and internationalism" radiohc.cu Speech by Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, on the occasion of the centenary of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, delivered at the Cuban Diplomatic Mission in Windhoek. | *** | Master of Ceremonies; | Her Excellency Lucia Witbooi, Vice President of the Republic of Namibia; | His Excellency Elijah Ngurare, Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia; | Her Excellency Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, Speaker of the National Assembly; | Her Excellency Jenelly Matundu, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade; | Your Excellency Sergio Vigoa de la Uz,…
(2026-08-16). Cuban deputy foreign minister refutes U.S. attacks on Fidel Castro and Cuba. radiohc.cu Carlos Fernández de Cossío, Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister, refuted via his social media accounts the false statements and attacks made by the US Secretary of State and officials of his administration against the figure of the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz. | The diplomat stated on Facebook that history will remember the Cuban leader for his contribution to peace and international solidarity, in contrast to those who attempt to discredit his legacy. | "Contrary to Marco Rubio and his government, history will remember Fidel Castro for his immense contribution as the…
(2026-08-16). Cuba accuses U.S. of tolerating trafficking of Cubans from Florida while the business grew. radiohc.cu By Carlos Fernández de Cossío | Cuba and the US have signed several migration agreements over the years. Currently, those signed since 1984 remain in effect. For their effectiveness, these agreements entail mutual commitments and require a certain degree of cooperation. | To facilitate their proper implementation, bilateral meetings have been held frequently over the past 40 years, conducted by the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the US State Department, with the participation of migration agencies and other entities responsible for the application and enforcement of the laws of each country, with varying r…
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The environmental fallout from the US-Israeli aggression against Iran has reached the country's southern coastline, with oil pollution affecting parts of Qeshm and nearby Hengam islands in the Persian Gulf.
aljazeera.com (2026-08-14). Mexico says Colombia rejected its earthquake rescue team
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has said Colombia is refusing to allow a team of Mexican rescue experts into the country to help search for survivors of Monday's devastating earthquake, as questions grow over how the new government is handling offers of international assistance.
presstv.co.uk (2026-08-15). Iran says Qatar captured three pilots during recent war; urges ICRC to pursue their case
Iran's Armed Forces General Staff has called on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to urgently follow up on the fate of three Iranian pilots captured by Qatari forces.
english.palinfo.com (2026-08-15). Transferring powers to Israeli police: A step towards actual annexation in West Bank
The decision of Israeli war minister Israel Katz to transfer security powers inside colonial settlements in the occupied West Bank from Israel's army to its police poses as another step to consolidate Israel's annexation of the occupied West Bank.
apnews.com (2026-08-15). Police seek info on multiple shooters at Virginia State UniversityA shooting involving multiple suspects and five people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday.
presstv.co.uk (2026-08-15). IRGC chief: Iran brought world's most heavily armed military to its knees
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s chief commander says that the country has brought "the most heavily armed military in the history of the world to its knees" through successful offensive and defensive operations conducted under intense fire.
thecradle.co (2026-08-15). Israel kills 11 people, including several children, in deadliest south Lebanon attack in months
"We have flattened the entire first line of villages in southern Lebanon, all the houses have been destroyed. The residents will never see them standing ever again."
aljazeera.com (2026-08-16). Qatar denies Tehran's claim it is detaining Iranian bomber pilots
Qatar has denied Tehran's claims that Iranian pilots are being held in secret detention following the downing of their aircraft during hostilities earlier this year.
independent.co.uk (2026-08-16). U.S. oil reserves are so low amid Trump's Iran war the caverns holding them could be damagedThe warnings arrive as American drivers face unprecedented gas prices for late summer. Today's AAA National Average for a gallon of regular gasoline sits at $4.07, marking the highest levels on record for mid-August.
middleeasteye.net (2026-08-16). Gaza genocide: How Israel made horror a ritual of daily life
The 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
newstalk.com (2026-08-16). The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor has accused Israel of wiping genocide evidence by carting off rubble and remains in Gaza.The organisation has said the Israeli occupation army is carrying out a large-scale and organised operation to clear and process rubble from neighbourhoods and facilities they have destroyed in the Gaza Strip, transferring the debris from areas under its military control to locations outside the enclave.
(2026-08-16). Can book clubs save reading? tribune.com.pk 
Around the world, reading habits are undergoing a profound transformation. Attention spans are shrinking, digital distractions are multiplying, and despite unprecedented technological advances that promise to save time, many people find themselves with less time to devote to books. As a result, sustained engagement with literature—the worlds imagined by writers and the ideas that have long shaped civilisations, cultures, and collective values—is increasingly perceived as a demanding, if not futile, pursuit. | Against this backdrop, the growing popularity of book clubs across social media is quite r…
(2026-08-16). Fan outcry follows West Ham after signing Israeli player. thecanary.co 
The signing of Israeli winger Manor Solomon by West Ham United, arriving from Tottenham Hotspur, has sparked widespread controversy among a number of the club's fans and social media users who support the Palestinian cause. The player's name has been linked to previous pro-Israel stances and posts made during the war in Gaza. West Ham […] | By
(2026-08-16). Al Jazeera journalist opens beach cafe in the Gaza she loves. aljazeera.com Palestinian journalist Hind Khoudary has opened a Gaza beach cafe, hoping to revive a much-loved part of life in the war…
(2026-08-16). How a simple lighter has become the backbone of life in Gaza. aljazeera.com In Gaza the struggle to find lighters can mean the difference between cooking a meal or going to bed hungry.
(2026-08-16). Wednesday 8/19: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-08-16). Museveni sends Ugandan troops to Gaza as proxies of US imperialism. wsws.org Uganda will be joining other proxies within the International Stabilisation Force, including Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania.
(2026-08-16). Calculated Deception: How Israel uses Diplomacy to buy Time for Gaza's Destruction. juancole.com
(2026-08-16). Doctor describes amputating girl's leg in Gaza without anaesthesia. aljazeera.com 'We were praying for her to faint'.
(2026-08-16). Hamas leader heads to Cairo for Gaza talks ahead of Kushner visit. aljazeera.com Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to meet Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad in Cairo amid ongoing Gaza tensions.
(2026-08-16). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). U.S. Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Revenues — $13 Billion, Only $300 Million Disbursed. indybay.org U.S. Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Revenues (January—June 2026) — $13 Billion Total Proceeds, Only $300 Million Disbursed to Venezuela…
(2026-08-16). 'The Sigh of the Earth': Fragments from communities overlooked after Venezuela's earthquakes. globalvoices.org
(2026-08-16). Zhang Shuai, Siniakova win WTA 1000 Toronto doubles title. ecns.cn China's Zhang Shuai and Czech partner Katerina Siniakova won the women's doubles title at the WTA 1000 event in Toronto on Thursday, defeating Sara Errani of Italy and Nicole Melichar-Martinez of the United States 6-3, 6-4 in the final.
(2026-08-16). SpaceX sets launch turnaround record with 2 Falcon 9 missions. tribune.com.pk 
SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets for Globalstar and the United States Space Force on Saturday night, setting a company record by completing the missions just 38.5 minutes apart, according to a US media report. | Spaceflight Now reported that the first rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 9: 12pm EDT (0112GMT), carrying eight Globalstar satellites to replenish its low Earth orbit constellation. | The Falcon 9 first-stage booster, B1090, completed its 14th flight and landed at Landing Zone 40 about eight minutes after liftoff, it added. A second Falcon 9 launched the classified USSF-36…
(2026-08-16). Bangladesh make history with maiden Test win in Australia. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-16). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-08-16). Why is Israel holding hundreds of Palestinian bodies, Haaretz exposes. ummid.com Israel is holding the bodies of hundreds of deceased Palestinians, nearly 1,700, for bargaining purposes for potential use in future exchange deals, even though there are currently no Israelis being held captives by the Palestinian resistance.
(2026-08-16). Babovich rides to victory in Tour of Belarus. eng.belta.by The winners and prize-winners of the Tour of Belarus, the national open road cycling multi-stage race for men, have been named.
(2026-08-16). 18th 'You Bring Charm to the World' awards honor global Chinese achievers. ecns.cn The 18th You Bring Charm to the World Award Ceremony was held in Beijing on Wednesday to honor outstanding ethnic Chinese individuals who have made significant global contributions.
(2026-08-16). HC Dinamo Misnk lose to HC Metallurg Magnitogorsk at Minsk Cup. eng.belta.by Earlier in the day, HC Sochi lost to HC Sibir Novosibirsk 0-4. At this point, the Novosibirsk club and the Far Eastern Admiral each have two points; a victory on Sunday would take the "sailors" to the final. If HC Sochi win in regulation time, the deciding factor in this trio will be goal difference.
(2026-08-16). 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)…
(2026-08-16). 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)…
(2026-08-16). Sunday 8/23: Dump Big Tech March. indybay.org Start: Leavesley Road and Arroyo Circle | End: 7240 Holsclaw Road…
(2026-08-16). Saturday 8/15: Jane Jacobs meets the Wild West: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-16). Lewes train derailment raises fresh alarm over Britain's rail network safety. wsws.org Lewes was the fifth major rail accident in six years, three of them occurring since Labour took office in July 2024. On Friday, just 24 hours later, there was another derailment involving a Greater Anglia train in Wickford, Essex.
(2026-08-16). 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). Modi's restricted media landscape. tribune.com.pk 
In the summer of 2020, Supriya Sharma was working from home when a fellow journalist called and asked her a question she had not been expecting. "Is there an FIR against you?" Yes, there was. | The police complaint accused Sharma, executive editor of Scroll, of misrepresenting the words of a woman from a marginalised community and making a false claim about her experience during the Covid lockdown. From the onset, Sharma knew the allegation was false. She had a recording of the interview that showed she had quoted the woman accurately. Still, an FIR meant the possibility of arrest. Her editor, Naresh Fernandes…
(2026-08-16). Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans in friendly win over Sociedad. tribune.com.pk 
Enzo Fernandez was jeered by Chelsea supporters after coming on as a substitute during a 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. | Several fans made their feelings known when Fernandez, who has previously made clear his desire to leave Chelsea, came on in the 62nd minute to replace Reece James. | But other supporters gave their backing to the 25-year-old, who told the Blues in May he wanted to leave. | Chelsea placed a reported asking price of £120 million ($162 million) on the Argentina international but no bids have yet been received during the summer transfer window. | Fern…
(2026-08-16). Saturday 8/15: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Tower" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UyBQ……
(2026-08-16). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-08-16). Xi'an to host the 4th International Elderly Industry Expo in September. ecns.cn The 4th Xi'an International Elderly Industry Expo will run Sept. 17—19 at the Xi'an International Convention and Exposition Center, local authorities announced Thursday.
(2026-08-16). Makkah Quran Competition 2026 Preliminary Round Starts. ummid.com The Preliminary Qualifying Round of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Quran began Friday August 07, 2026 at the competition venue in Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-16). 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).
(2026-08-16). Dance becomes a step toward coding at a West Philly arts program. whyy.org 
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? On Saturday mornings at the They count the beats, remember the order of each step and watch one another to stay in sync. When someone misses a movement, the group begins again. | Later, the music gives way to tablets. The girls begin another process of building, testing and correcting, this time through…
(2026-08-16). FC Dnepr Mogilev to take on FC Minsk in Belarusian Cup final. eng.belta.by FC Dnepr Mogilev and FC Minsk will meet in the decisive match of the 35th edition of the Belarusian Women's Cup.
(2026-08-16). What's the real price of de-coupling from China. ecns.cn Some Western countries aiming to decouple from China's supply chains may face staggering costs: an extra $23.6 trillion by 2050, according to estimates.
(2026-08-16). Windows 11 August 2026 Update Released: What's New? ummid.com Technology leader Microsoft Tuesday August 11, 2026 released online Windows 11 August 11, 2026 update which adds a number of new features, interface changes and improvements to the popular operating system (OS).
(2026-08-16). Maharashtra Engineering FE 2026 Round 2 Allotment: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State CET Cell is publishing today i.e. Wednesday August 12, 2026 on its official website 'fe2026.mahacet.org' Allotment Result of FE 2026 CAP Round-II (FE 26 Round 2 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-16). China‚ÄëROK youth Go event attracts nearly 150 participants. ecns.cn Nearly 150 teenage Go players gathered Thursday in Huizhou District, Huangshan City, for the 2026 China ROK Youth Go Exchange Tournament and World Champions Invitational.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). China reports 522,000 COVID-19 cases in July as wave plateaus. ecns.cn China reported 522,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in July, including 487 severe cases and one death, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) said Thursday.
(2026-08-16). Total Solar Eclipse August 12, 2026 – Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com A Total Solar Eclipse will be witnessed Wednesday August 12, 2026 and will be visible in Europe, United States, Canada, Northwestern Africa and other northern regions (Total or Partial) but not in India, Saudi Arabia and other Asian countries.
(2026-08-16). China's first domestically built large cruise ship launches GBA international route. ecns.cn Adora Magic City, China's first domestically built large cruise ship, set sail from Shekou Cruise Homeport in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on Thursday, bound for Vietnam.
(2026-08-16). Pakistan unveils five-year plan to revive national hockey. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Mohiuddin Ahmad Wani has announced a long-term plan to revive the country's national sport, saying hockey can no longer rely on temporary decisions and short-term experiments. | The announcement comes after Pakistan suffered a defeat to England in their opening match of the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, renewing concerns over the team's competitiveness on the international stage. | Speaking to The Express, Wani said the federation was preparing a three-to-five-year roadmap aimed at rebuilding the sport from the grassroots level to the senior national team. | "Our p…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Belarusian GM Denis Lazavik wins silver at Esports World Cup 2026. eng.belta.by In the decisive match, the Belarusian chess player faced Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen. The titled Norwegian defended his title as the Esports World Cup champion.
(2026-08-16). Hajj 2027 Last Date of Payment Extended. ummid.com In a relief for the pilgrims selected through Haj Qurrah 2027 and are all set to travel to Makkah for Hajj 2027 (Haj 1448H), the Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of payment.
(2026-08-16). August 9, 1942: The Day of The People of India. ummid.com It is a worth reflecting subject that why Ram Manohar Lohia – who participated actively and with unwavering dedication in the movement – described August 9th as the 'Day of the People of India'.
(2026-08-16). Lionel Messi misses penalty as Nashville thrash Inter Miami in MLS. aljazeera.com Messi's record from the penalty spot is poor by his sky-high standards, including missing twice at the 2026 World Cup.
(2026-08-16). 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). As petrol prices soar, electric bikes gain ground in Nigeria. aljazeera.com Riders say the switch is helping them cut fuel and maintenance costs.
(2026-08-16). Foreign espionage increasing in Pacific, says NZ's spy agency. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ News New Zealand's spy agency says it is increasingly coming across espionage activity in the Pacific — and has identified individuals connected to an unnamed foreign intelligence service. The NZSIS reports that individually, Pacific states remain vulnerable to attempts at subversion, both in politically, and in the community. Security specialist Professor Al Gillespie told…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Iran urges Qatar to allow Air Force fact-finding team over missing pilots. tribune.com.pk 
An Iranian military official said on Sunday that Qatar should allow an Iranian team to enter the country to investigate the fate of pilots whom Tehran says were captured by Qatari forces, Iranian media reported. | Qatar denies holding any Iranian pilots. Doha said on Saturday that its search and rescue teams had found the remains of one pilot after Iranian aircraft violated Qatari airspace in March and failed to respond to attempts to contact them. | Qatar said it had contacted Iran to coordinate the handover of the remains and had invited Tehran to review details of its search and rescue operations, but had r…
(2026-08-16). Messi sees penalty saved as Nashville routs Inter Miami in MLS. tribune.com.pk 
Lionel Messi missed yet another penalty and was booked as Inter Miami suffered a 4-1 loss at Nashville on Saturday in a top-of-the-table MLS clash. | England's Sam Surridge and Germany's Hany Mukhtar scored second-half goals for the hosts in a showdown between the Major League Soccer overall leaders. | Argentina and Miami captain Messi was denied from the penalty spot in the first half and issued a yellow card in the 59th minute but also assisted Inter's lone goal. | Messi struck both posts in second-half stoppage time. | Nashville leads MLS with 43 points and a record of 13-2 with four drawn while Inter Miami…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Development priorities for Belarusian Air Force outlined. eng.belta.by The Air Force and Air Defense Forces are developing comprehensively in accordance with the state armaments program Commander of the Air Force and Air Defense Forces Andrei Lukyanovich said as Belarus celebrated the Air Force Day on 16 August.
(2026-08-16). Depleted Djokovic falls in Cincinnati Masters opener. tribune.com.pk 
Novak Djokovic suffered in the second set from punishing heat and humidity on Saturday but made a match of it before falling 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 to Argentine Thiago Tirante in what could be the Serb's last appearance at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. | The second-round battle lasting for more than two and a half hours was the first match for the 39-year-old with 24 Grand Slam singles titles since he lost to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals more than a month ago. | Djokovic, who claimed the last of his three Cincinnati titles in 2023, claimed the opening set with little fuss. | He won a brutal 18-minute th…
(2026-08-16). Rain holds up India on day-2 of Sri Lanka Test. tribune.com.pk 
Rain prevented play in the morning session on the second day of the first cricket Test between Sri Lanka and India in Galle on Sunday. | The heavy downpour in the coastal town denied India an opportunity to build on their good start in the country's 600th Test. | The tourists ended the opening day on 288-2 with top-order batsman Devdutt Padikkal hitting an unbeaten hundred. | Recalled to the side after more than two years as a late injury replacement for Sai Sudharsan, Padikkal made the most of the opportunity. | He was batting on 131 not out off 178 deliveries with 12 fours and one six when stumps were called…
(2026-08-16). Beijing launches first branded dedicated cargo train service. ecns.cn Beijing launched its first branded cargo train service Friday, as a "JD Express" freight train departed Fengtai District bound for the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2026-08-16). A European Coalition to Boost War Against Russia. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * | Several Western European countries, led by the United Kingdom and France, have created a so-called "Volunteer Coalition" with the intention of deploying troops to Ukraine if a peace agreement is reached with Russia and to fully support the neo-fascist regime in Kyiv. | This group also proposes to establish military bases throughout Ukraine to deter future Russian actions and simultaneously deploy thousands of Western European soldiers on Ukrainian territory. | A recent statement from the Coalition reads: "This lays the foundation for the legal framework under which British, French,…
(2026-08-16). At least 12 people killed in Hungary bus crash. aljazeera.com Bus carrying Polish tourists overturns, killing 12 people and injuring 10 others on the M3 motorway near Mezokeresztes.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Record Low Lake Mead: "Millennium Drought" or Inevitable Result of Demand Exceeding Supply? wattsupwiththat.com As can be seen, since about 2000, usage has exceeded supply, and given the natural multi-year variations in streamflow, it was only a matter of time before Lake Mead water levels would fall to operationally low levels.
(2026-08-16). Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 51, cuts roads. tribune.com.pk 
Around 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake smashed an area in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 51, blocking roads and causing landslides, authorities said on Sunday. | 36 people were seriously injured in the Saturday morning quake in East Nusa Tenggara province, while 77 had minor injuries, Deputy Health Minister Benjamin Paulus Octavianus told a televised meeting. | The quake, followed by some 341 aftershocks, is the Southeast Asian nation's deadliest since a 2022 quake killed hundreds in West Java. | More than 3,300 people in the Sikka region self-evacuated or were in a sport…
(2026-08-16). 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)…
(2026-08-16). Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS 2026 Rank List Published, Check Now. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has published on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2026 (NEET UG 2026) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-16). Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azín will pay a state visit to China from August 16 to 23, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.
(2026-08-16). 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). Premier League: Key talking points heading into the new 2026-27 season. aljazeera.com City, Liverpool and Chelsea have new faces in the dugout as Arsenal attempt to defend title for first time in 90 years.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-16). Australia: Chinese Government Menaces Uyghur Diaspora. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters gather for a rally outside Channel 7 studios in Sydney, Australia, February 4, 2022. | © 2022 Flavio Brancaleone/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock | The Chinese government is interrogating Uyghur Australians visiting Xinjiang, pressing them to collect information on Uyghurs in Australia, including Uyghur language schools.The Chinese government exploits the vulnerability of separated Uyghur families as an opportunity for surveillance and strict monitoring of the Uyghur community in Australia, which has a chilling effect on diaspora activities. Australia and other governments should r…
(2026-08-16). Team Belarus win three medals at 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris. eng.belta.by Belarus won three medals at the European championships in Paris, one of each color. Vasilina Khandoshka became the European champion in Women's Solo Free and silver in Women's Solo Technical. In swimming, Grigori Pekarski claimed bronze in the 50m butterfly.
(2026-08-16). Belgium's largest wildfire on record spreads towards German border. aljazeera.com Largest recorded wildfire in Belgium forces 600 residents to evacuate as blaze spreads towards German border towns.
(2026-08-16). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-08-16). Australia to begin gun buyback scheme in response to Bondi shooting. aljazeera.com Australia will begin buying back guns in November, almost a year after a shooting at Sydney's Bondi killed 15 people.
(2026-08-16). UFC 330: Makhachev secures record-setting win against Machado Garry. aljazeera.com Islam Makhachev records 17th UFC victory in a row in his welterweight title defeat of Ian Machado Garry.
(2026-08-16). I Knew Them: Tim Carstairs and The Unfinished Work. ummid.com Remembering Tim Carstairs, who passed away on 6 January 2015, is not an exercise in nostalgia, it is a way of measuring the distance between the standards he helped shape and the realities we still face.
(2026-08-16). Ceuta and Morocco-Spain relations: migration, dependence, border issues. moderndiplomacy.eu The recent mass irregular migration incident in Ceuta should be seen as more than a border security issue. It is a significant test of the current relationship between Morocco and Spain—two neighboring states whose interests are increasingly entangled across migration, trade, security, energy, investment, and regional geopolitics. Ceuta occupies a unique and complex position in …
(2026-08-16). MQM-P calls for national dialogue with political parties on new provinces, administrative units. tribune.com.pk 
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Sunday said it would launch a grand national dialogue with other political parties on the creation of new provinces and administrative units, arguing that Pakistan's growing population, poor governance and concentration of political power had made further administrative devolution necessary. | MQM-P Chairman Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, addressing a press conference in Karachi, said the party would approach all political parties to build consensus on the creation of provinces based on population and would centre its future demands, political movement and struggle on…
(2026-08-16). Mohamed Salah's Trabzonspor debut ends in draw with Kasimpasa. aljazeera.com The Egyptian forward, who joined the Turkish club on a free transfer, came off the bench early in the second half.
(2026-08-16). Yunnan, Bali expand cooperation with new eco-agrotourism project. ecns.cn The third phase of an eco-agrotourism project under the "Yunnan Hand in Hand" initiative was launched in Bali, Indonesia, on Wednesday, following the signing of a new cooperation agreement between Yunnan and Bali.
(2026-08-16). 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)…
(2026-08-16). Cong leader Saud Hasan raiases immigration problems with UK MP Amanda Hack. ummid.com Congress leader Syed Saud Hasan from Madhya Pradesh Capital Bhopal met with Amanda Jayne Hack, MP from the ruling Labour Party of Britain (England), Saturday August 08, 2026 and discussed in detail the difficulties faced by Indians living in the United Kingdom due to the new immigration policies.
(2026-08-16). Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills more than 50, cuts roads. geo.tv Police officers inspect a heavily-damaged house after an earthquake was felt in Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, August 16, 2026. — ReutersAuthorities report 341 aftershocks rattling affected province.More than 1,300 homes suffer damage across region.Govt considers…
(2026-08-16). Chinese, Kyrgyzstan archaeologists complete excavation at Shurabashat Ancient City Ruins. ecns.cn Chinese and Kyrgyz archaeologists have completed their first joint field season at the Shurabashat Ancient City Ruins in southern Kyrgyzstan, mapping a walled settlement complex that may date back more than 2,000 years.
(2026-08-16). Pakistan announce squads for Asia Cup, Asian Games. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan have named their 15-member squads for the Women's Asia Cup and the 20th Asian Games, with regular captain Fatima Sana returning to lead the side in both tournaments after missing the recent T20I series against Sri Lanka due to her commitments in The Hundred. | The Women's Asia Cup will be played in Dubai from August 28 to September 13, while the women's cricket tournament at the Asian Games will take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 17 to 22. | Pakistan are in Group A at the Asia Cup alongside India, Thailand and Hong Kong, China. Group B comprises Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Unit…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Maharashtra B Arch 2026 Round 1 Allotment Today – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell publishing today i.e. Monday August 10, 2026 on its official website 'arch2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of B Arch 2026 CAP Round 1 of candidates who have applied for Admission to First Year Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-16). Farage's £5m sugar daddy linked to dodgy crypto site. thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage's recent scandals have been a tale of two crypto tycoons — one a millionaire and the other a billionaire. The millionaire of the two is George Cottrell (a.k.a. 'Posh George'); the billionaire is Christopher Harborne. While the latter man is responsible for the most suspicious payment (the notorious £5m gift to Farage), it's […] | By
(2026-08-16). UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key This Week: Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the UGC NET official website 'ugcnet.nta.nic.in' the Answer Keys (Provisional) of UGC NET June 2026 this week, it has been officially confirmed.
(2026-08-16). 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)…
(2026-08-16). Rahmat Shah century leads Afghanistan to 4-0 series sweep of Ireland. tribune.com.pk 
Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah scored a superb unbeaten century and shared a record third-wicket partnership with Sediqullah Atal as the tourists beat Ireland by six wickets in the fifth and final one-day international. | Saturday's victory in Belfast saw Afghanistan complete a dominant 4-0 series win after the opening match was washed out. | Shah, who finished on 143 not out, added 201 runs with Atal after Afghanistan slumped to 22-2 inside six overs, with Liam McCarthy removing both openers. | Their partnership was a new third-wicket record for Afghanistan in all ODI cricket, surpassing the 184-run stand be…
(2026-08-16). 36th Hong Kong Food Expo opens with exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions. ecns.cn The 36th Food Expo, together with four concurrent fairs including the Hong Kong International Tea Fair, opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday, attracting more than 1,850 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions.
(2026-08-16). Saturday 9/26: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-08-16). Iran may have hit more than US bases: Has Mojtaba forced Trump's Navy to reroute everything. hindustantimes.com Iranian strikes on U.S. facilities in the Gulf have reportedly disrupted Washington's regional logistics network, pushing supply operations toward Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. The shift could stretch resupply routes by thousands of miles, while the USS Abraham Lincoln faces mounting pressure after an extended deployment at sea.
(2026-08-16). Saud expects extra bounce at Headingley. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's seasoned Test batsman Saud Shakeel said his century in the warm-up victory over a PCC Select XI has given him confidence ahead of the Test series in England, while the left-hander expects conditions to offer a different challenge from those seen in the practice match. | Shakeel scored a hundred as Pakistan completed their preparations with a win over the PCC Select XI in Kent on Saturday, using the game to acclimatise to conditions before the first Test which begins in Leeds from August 19. | The diminutive left-hander said the pitch had been challenging early in the match but improved after a coupl…
(2026-08-16). ICE Shot a Journalist and Threw Him in Detention. He's Approaching 300 Days Behind Bars With a Festering Wound. theintercept.com 
With the case of Carlitos Ricardo Parias, the U.S. has broken its own record for holding a journalist in custody.
(2026-08-16). Lukashenko sends professional day greetings to Air Force personnel. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated the personnel and veterans of the Air Force on their holiday – Air Force Day.
(2026-08-16). Wednesday 8/19: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-08-16). 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…
(2026-08-16). Makhachev edges Garry to retain UFC welterweight title. tribune.com.pk 
Russia's Islam Makhachev used his dominant grappling to earn a unanimous decision win over Ian Machado Garry to retain his UFC welterweight title in a tight, tense five-round battle in the main event of UFC 330 in Philadelphia in the early hours of Sunday. | The 28-year-old Irish challenger provided plenty of problems for the champion, but Makhachev's limpet-like wrestling saw him safely through as he set a new UFC record of 17 victories in a row in the promotion. | At a considerable disadvantage in terms of height and reach, Makhachev brought the fight to the mat early in the first round with a lightning-quic…
(2026-08-16). Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test cricket win in Australia. aljazeera.com Bangladesh dominated Australia throughout, and the margin of victory will send shockwaves through the cricketing world.
(2026-08-16). Adani, BJP and RSS keeping the 'system' under their control: Rahul Gandhi in Prayagraj. ummid.com Adani, BJP and RSS have captured the system and keeping it under their control, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi said while addressing thousands of students gathered at KP Ground in Prayagraj for the Congress Party's Chhatron Ki Goonj (Echo of Students) program Saturday August 08, 2026.
(2026-08-16). Arsenal vs Manchester City LIVE: FA Community Shield. aljazeera.com Follow updates from the Community Shield, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.
(2026-08-16). China-Laos Railway brings over 200,000 metric tons of Southeast Asian fruit to China this year. ecns.cn More than 200,000 metric tons of Southeast Asian fruit had been transported to China via the China-Laos Railway this year as of Wednesday, up 11.16% year on year, China Railway Kunming Group Co., Ltd. said Thursday.
(2026-08-16). The dark side of entertainment. tribune.com.pk 
Born and bred Karachi residents will be hard-pressed to find among them someone who has not been touched by crime. It does not stay out on the streets; it can take place right inside our homes. From petty theft to burglaries to kidnappings and murders, most of us have known the dark side of Gotham. The shock and trauma of a brush with such crime is unforgettable. The irony is when people like us have an appetite of watching it on television as a voluntary form of escapism. Is there something wrong with us? | It is a striking paradox: why would a population who live under the constant shadow of real-world viole…
(2026-08-16). At least six dead as historic flooding inundates US state of Indiana. tribune.com.pk 
At least six people have died in Indiana after a powerful storm system brought more than 11 inches of rain to parts of the United States state, triggering historic flooding and widespread rescue efforts, according to authorities. | Flooding was concentrated along the White River from Hamilton County into the northern Indianapolis suburbs, where more than 90 people and 45 pets were rescued, NBC News reported on Saturday. | In Indianapolis' Ravenwood neighbourhood, floodwaters submerged cars and reached the doors of homes as residents used kayaks and rowboats to move through the streets. | Governor Mike Braun sa…
(2026-08-16). Shanghai foreign trade rises 12.6% in July as AI-related product trade surges. ecns.cn Shanghai's imports and exports reached 447.57 billion yuan ($66.4 billion) in July, up 12.6% from a year earlier and marking the 18th consecutive month of growth, Shanghai Customs said Friday.
(2026-08-16). 8,734 allotted shares of Unitree IPO go unpaid. ecns.cn Investors in the online tranche of Unitree Robotics' IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market failed to pay for 8,734 allotted shares, while all shares in the offline tranche were fully subscribed and paid for, according to results announced Thursday evening.
(2026-08-16). 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?
(2026-08-16). The Yen Intervention Was Never About the Yen. moderndiplomacy.eu The joint US—Japan yen intervention was not a currency-stability measure. It was Washington making sure Tokyo could keep funding its $550 billion commitment to American AI infrastructure — and it marks the moment monetary policy formally joined chip controls and grid capacity as a lever of AI industrial policy. On the night of August 1st, …
(2026-08-16). Why Bravery And Heartbreak Are Essential To Organizing. scheerpost.com Reflecting on decades of organizing — from Occupy to Mamdani's campaign — Yotam Marom's book "For Louder Days" offers a powerful guide to making hard choices. Hannah Sassaman Waging Nonviolence I could tell that Yotam Marom's debut book, "For Louder Days: Reaching Beyond a Politics of Powerlessness," might shift how movement workers think — about …
(2026-08-16). At least 12 people killed in Polish bus crash in Hungary. geo.tv Firefighters and emergency workers at the scene of a deadly accident, where a Polish bus carrying tourists veered off the motorway and overturned, near Mezokeresztes, Hungary, in this handout image released on August 16, 2026. — ReutersCrash occurs near Mezokeresztes in eastern…
(2026-08-16). 'Many hands make light work': Advancing the building of a Beautiful China during the 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn "Many hands make light work." Chinese Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu briefed a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on Thursday on efforts to advance the building of a Beautiful China.
(2026-08-15). Are Asian elephants losing their homes? The facts tell a different story. ecns.cn August 12 is World Elephant Day, while August 15 marks China's National Ecology Day and the day China's Ecological and Environmental Code officially takes effect.
(2026-08-16). Makkah Defence Pact: Should India be Alarmed? ummid.com Diplomatically, at present, it would be wise of India to remain a quiet observer to inking of Mecca Agreement and other developments, it is likely to be least affected by!
(2026-08-16). Timeline: Indonesia's deadliest earthquakes of past decade. geo.tv Destruction in the passenger port of Maumere, in the aftermath of an earthquake, in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, August 16, 2026. — ReutersA magnitude-7.7 earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday has killed at least 51 people, with rescue operations…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Pishchalovsky Castle in Minsk: Foundation reinforcement underway. eng.belta.by After the reconstruction, Pishchalovsky Castle will be transformed into a multifunctional complex.
(2026-08-16). Chongqing's auto exports surge 57.1% in first seven months. ecns.cn Chongqing, a major automobile manufacturing hub in southwest China, exported vehicles worth 35.33 billion yuan (about $5.23 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 57.1% year on year, according to customs data released Thursday.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Australia must rethink after Bangladesh shock, says Cummins. tribune.com.pk 
Australia captain Pat Cummins admitted there were "no excuses" for his side's shock nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday, with changes potentially on the cards for the second match in Mackay. | Bangladesh secured a historic maiden Test victory on Australian soil shortly before tea on the fourth day in Darwin after dominating much of the match. Australia were bowled out for 198 after Cummins elected to bat at the toss, before Bangladesh replied with 426. | "I thought our preparation was pretty much spot-on. I thought it was excellent, so, yeah, no excuses," Cummins said at…
(2026-08-16). Observers say Zambia's election marred by reports of intimidation, violence. aljazeera.com Vote counting in Thursday's presidential polls were briefly suspended amid security threats to the electoral process.
(2026-08-16). Former Huawei 'Top Mind' to pursue post-doctor degree in Sweden on Marie Curie Fellowship. ecns.cn Ning Boyu, a principal engineer at China's tech giant Huawei, recently announced on social media that he has left the company and will pursue postdoctoral research at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden.
(2026-08-16). Indonesia's magnitude 7.7 quake kills at least 51, displaces thousands. aljazeera.com Over 1,300 homes damaged and 5,000 people displaced as Indonesia grapples with one of its deadliest quakes in years.
(2026-08-16). Dike breach in Henan floods hospital and school, 432 evacuated. ecns.cn A dike along the Jialu River in Zhoukou, Henan Province, breached Thursday night after heavy rainfall and upstream flood discharge, flooding the Fifth People's Hospital and a local driving school, authorities said.
(2026-08-16). 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)…
(2026-08-16). Watch: Grand Mosque Friday Sermon was befitting of Makkah Joint Defence Deal. ummid.com The Friday Sermon delivered by Imam and Khateeb of the Makkah Grand Mosque Sheikh Faisal bin Jameel Ghazzawi before the formal signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Deal between the three countries was prepared keeping in mind the significance of the occasion.
(2026-08-16). Robots take on new roles in Beijing's restaurants and nursing homes. ecns.cn Beijing's robotics industry generated more than 45 billion yuan ($6.3 billion) in revenue in 2025, with over 20,000 intelligent robot enterprises and nearly 30 humanoid robot makers, placing the city among China's leaders.
(2026-08-16). 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…
(2026-08-16). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-16). Belarus' grain harvest at 8m tonnes. eng.belta.by As of 16 August 2026, grain harvest including rapeseed amounted to 8.051 million tonnes. Grain and leguminous crops (including rapeseed, without corn) have been harvested from 90% of the areas.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). The post-Hormuz era offers Africa a great opportunity. aljazeera.com But to capture its benefits, the continent needs to develop an effective, common maritime policy.
(2026-08-16). Bangladesh says PM will not visit India until Hasina extradited. geo.tv This collage shows Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Bangladesh former premier Sheikh Hasina . — ReutersDhaka urges India to expedite Hasina's extradition.India says request remains under examination.Dhaka says Hasina's media appearances hurt relations.
(2026-08-16). Lukashenko extends condolences to Indonesia after devastating earthquake. eng.belta.by Belarusian President of Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent condolences to Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto in connection with the numerous casualties and destruction caused by the earthquake on the island of Flores.
(2026-08-16). Washington drew Iraq a red line it can't enforce. It will settle for a photo op. moderndiplomacy.eu The US-led coalition leaves Iraq on Sept. 30, and Washington has attached a price to the exit: the country's most powerful militias must hand their weapons to the state by the same day. Two months out, Baghdad is demonstrating the opposite. On Thursday, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, who doubles as commander-in-chief, raised the alert level …
(2026-08-16). Photos: Patriotic music and flags mark Taliban rule anniversary in Kabul. aljazeera.com Crowds create carnival-like atmosphere in Afghan capital as Taliban celebrates five years since its return to power.
(2026-08-16). Information Pollution and the Rise of the Trust Economy. moderndiplomacy.eu The internet is going through a fundamental change. Information used to be scarce, and access to it was a source of power. Today, the problem is almost the opposite; there is too much information floating online. Almost any news story is quickly followed by competing versions of events, each supported by its own selection of …
(2026-08-16). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-08-16). China's Ice Silk Road: Why Being First Through Arctic Matters. ummid.com India cannot out-race China's head start, but it can ensure the Arctic does not become a corridor where Beijing alone writes the terms – for India, for Europe or for anyone else who eventually needs to sail through it.
(2026-08-16). Capitalism Trains Us To Blame Each Other For Systemic Abuses. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The capitalist empire blames all systemic problems on the individual. | The problem isn't billionaire megacorporations polluting the planet, it's that you drive a car. | The problem isn't that it's getting harder and harder to afford to live as the ruling class extracts more and more value from labor, it's that you're not working hard enough and you're making bad decisions. | Soaring police brutality isn't a problem, the problem is that the guy in the current viral police brutality video didn't obey orders corr…
(2026-08-16). World's first corporate FTZ offshore bond issued in Shanghai. ecns.cn China Central Depository & Clearing Co., Ltd. (CCDC) supported Shanghai Electric Group Global Investment Ltd., a wholly owned overseas subsidiary of Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd., in issuing 1.5 billion yuan (about $209 million) in pilot free trade zone (FTZ) offshore bonds on Wednesday.
(2026-08-16). Coastal Commission Votes Against Southern California Offshore Fracking. indybay.org Oil Company Proposing to Frack at Platform Off Ventura County…
(2026-08-16). New satellite images show Europe's disappearing rivers due to drought. aljazeera.com Half of Europe's land is experiencing drought with rivers running low from the Danube to the Rhine.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). Yemeni government forces hit back after new Houthi offensive. aljazeera.com Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have struck back after a new Houthi offensive in areas it controls.
(2026-08-16). 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…
(2026-08-16). Brazil plans first panda bond issuance in China. ecns.cn Brazil's Ministry of Finance said it plans to issue its first yuan-denominated sovereign panda bonds in China this year, with a target size of 5 billion yuan ($700 million).
(2026-08-16). China-Peru joint-venture Chancay Port posts over 70% rise in H1 throughput. ecns.cn Chancay Port, a China-Peru joint venture, handled 200,000 TEUs of containers in the first half of 2026, up 70.94% year on year, COSCO SHIPPING said Thursday.
(2026-08-16). Saturday 8/15: Footprint America: a walking tour about social movements. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-16). Australia gun buyback spurred by Bondi attack to start in November, PM says. aljazeera.com Australia introduced measures to reduce gun ownership following a deadly attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach last year.
(2026-08-16). 'You fall in love with the sky instantly': Personnel of Lida-based air base share their stories. eng.belta.by "Take off, fight, win" is the motto of the Lida-based 116th Guards Radom Red Banner Assault Air Base, whose history began in September 1941 in Moscow Oblast.
(2026-08-16). EconoScope | China's 'Ice Silk Road' is reshaping global trade routes. ecns.cn An "Ice Silk Road" is emerging in the Arctic, offering China and Europe a shorter maritime link and, more importantly, a new option for navigating an increasingly uncertain global trading environment.
(2026-08-16). Douglass breaks 50m freestyle swimming world record, Ledecky loses 800m. aljazeera.com US swim superstar Katie Ledecky was upstaged by Lani Pallister, while Kate Douglass made history twice in 50m freestyle.
(2026-08-16). Football tournament players experience martial arts in Guangdong. ecns.cn Nearly 300 young football players from seven countries took a break from the inaugural "Hope Cup" Greater Bay Area U17 International Youth Football Invitational Tournament to experience traditional Lingnan culture in Foshan, Guangdong Province.
(2026-08-16). Trump replaces USS Lincoln as sailors break: Is George HW Bush taking over Iran war duty. hindustantimes.com The U.S. Navy has deployed the USS George H.W. Bush to the Arabian Sea as pressure mounts over the prolonged deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln. U.S. Central Command released images showing fighter jets operating from the Nimitz-class carrier in the Middle East. President Donald Trump also confirmed that the USS Lincoln would be replaced by another similar aircraft carrier, saying the ship was moving "right now or very shortly." The development comes amid growing scrutiny over conditions reportedly faced by sailors aboard the Lincoln after more than 250 days at sea. The carrier rotation could provide relief as…
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-16). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Corruption: Big Oil Buys Congress Lawmakers. juancole.com
(2026-08-16). Afghanistan: Operational Facts and Figures — January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). 3-year-old girl rescued 100 hours after Colombia earthquake. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-16). South Sudan: Finding Loved Ones Again Through the Power of Digital Connectivity. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). UK-bound flight diverted deep into Russia: What really happened four hours into the journey. hindustantimes.com
(2026-08-16). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Live video captures panic as gunman opens fire at park in Kentucky. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-16). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Lever Weekly: The Establishment Strikes Back. levernews.com
(2026-08-16). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). ICRC holds exhibition in Seoul to mark the 60th anniversary of Republic of Korea's accession to the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). More bodies recovered as hopes for survivors dwindle after deadly Colombia earthquake. geo.tv
(2026-08-16). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-08-16). Riarmare l'Italia o comprare la prossima guerra? strategic-culture.su Se il risultato finale del grande riarmo sarà un'Italia con più carri armati, più caccia e più missili, ma ancora dipendente da tecnologie, infrastrutture, software e sistemi strategici prodotti altrove, avremo ottenuto qualcosa di curioso. | Segue nostro La sovranità non si misura in miliardi stanziati, ma nella capacità di decidere come, con quali strumenti e per quali interessi difendersi. E oggi l'Italia rischia di spendere moltissim…
(2026-08-16). Urban Family Music y el legado de un Festival que ya le pertenece a La Habana. radiohc.cu 
Con la ciudad como escenario, la segunda edición del Festival Cultura Gospel vive sus días más intensos. Entre el arte, el deporte y la poesía, conversamos con Zadkiel Kbn y Gretik MS, el dúo que demuestra que un movimiento de integración social puede nacer de una tesis universitaria y convertirse en un abrazo de ciudad.
(2026-08-16). 'Spearhead of annexation': Israel hands West Bank rule to civilian police. aljazeera.com Israel's transfer of West Bank policing to civilian forces cements de facto annexation and empowers settler militias.
(2026-08-16). Hopes fade in Colombia as more bodies recovered days after powerful quake. tribune.com.pk 
Hopes of finding survivors of the earthquake that struck western Colombia five days ago were dwindling on Saturday, as more bodies were pulled from buildings that collapsed due to the 7.4-magnitude quake that left hundreds dead or missing. | The earthquake struck just after 7: 30am in San Jose del Palmar, toppling apartment buildings and damaging schools, churches, hospitals and homes from the Pacific port of Buenaventura to Colombia's coffee-growing region and major western cities. | Around 290 people have died with 140 more missing and nearly 4,000 more injured, according to official estimates late on Saturda…
(2026-08-16). Sevilla rally, Alaves cruise in La Liga opener. tribune.com.pk 
Sevilla scored from two second-half penalties as they came roaring back from a goal down to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 at home and Alaves hammered 10-man Getafe 3-0 as Spain's LaLiga got under way on Saturday evening. | In a hotly contested late kick-off, a dreadful defensive error by Arouna Sangante allowed Alvaro Garcia to open the scoring for Vallecano in the fourth minute. | The first half was held up by a number of lengthy VAR reviews, with Vallecano keeper Augusto Batalla breathing a ‚Å sigh of relief when a penalty awarded against him for tangling with Sevilla forward Isaac Romero in the…
(2026-08-15). The Market Isn't Smarter Than the CIA. It's Just Closer to the Leak. moderndiplomacy.eu Six weeks before US and Israeli aircraft killed Iran's supreme leader on February 28, a cluster of new, previously dormant crypto wallets began buying "Khamenei out by March" contracts on Polymarket. In the hours before the strike itself, six accounts turned a combined $1.2 million profit on bets timed almost exactly to the raid. By …
(2026-08-15). Palestine protesters told they are 'rainbow people' of hope after 150 weeks of Gaza protest. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Palestine protesters in Aotearoa New Zealand celebrated an unprecedented 150 weeks of continuous Gaza genocide rallies in the heart of Auckland today and were told by a human rights advocate they were the "rainbow people — offering hope". Kathy Voyles, who describes herself as a global citizen dividing her time between New…
(2026-08-15). 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…
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). News X World: Russia Faces Fresh Petrol Shortages As Ukrainian Strikes Disrupt Oil Infrastructure. gilbertdoctorow.com As from minute 11.30…
(2026-08-15). Il caso del drone di Lipsia: una questione di prospettiva. strategic-culture.su Si sta instillando la paura nella popolazione tedesca, aprendo la strada a un maggiore controllo statale e alla militarizzazione. | Segue nostro La Germania si trova attualmente in una sorta di stato di panico. Grazie a un drone che un autista di autobus ha abbattuto con un calcio all'aeroporto di Lipsia, la sicurezza aeroportuale è riuscita a individuarlo. I media sono venuti a conoscenza della notizia in qualche modo, come spesso accad…