(2026-08-18). Strait of Hormuz will not open until all terms of MoU are met: Iran's Ghalibaf. tribune.com.pk 
Senior Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen "until the blockade is lifted, frozen assets are released, oil sanctions are removed, military threats and operations on all fronts are ended, and the other terms of the MoU are fully met." | .@mb_ghalibaf : The Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened until the blockade is lifted, frozen assets are released, oil sanctions are removed, military threats and operations on all fronts are ended, and the other terms of the MoU are fully met. pic.twitter.com/A0CEa1Zilh | — IRNA News Agency ‚&…
(2026-08-18). Could a Prolonged Hormuz Crisis Keep Oil Prices High Into 2027? moderndiplomacy.eu Oil Markets Prepare for a Longer Crisis The global oil market is increasingly adjusting to the possibility that disruption around the Strait of Hormuz may persist for months rather than end with a short lived geopolitical shock. Nearly six months into the U.S. Iran war, hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough have weakened, while the interim …
(2026-08-18). How Iran has staved off economic collapse despite the US-Israeli war. responsiblestatecraft.org Nearly six months after the U.S. and Israel launched an operation to overthrow the Iranian government, it's fair to say their assault hasn't exactly gone according to plan. Still, the ensuing war has followed a clear, predictable logic.After decades of sanctions failed to persuade Iranians to overthrow the regime, Israel and the U.S. resorted to war; after that failed too, they turned to a naval blockade. Each escalation has had an impact, adding to the misery of life in Iran, but so far each has missed its ultimate target: forcing a surrender.The military stalemate has once again turned attention to the econ…
(2026-08-18). Why Is Trump Happier Than Iran Over the Saudi Defense Pact? thinktank.pk US President Donald Trump's enthusiastic response to the new Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan may appear surprising. The agreement creates a regional security arrangement in which an armed attack against one of the three countries is to be regarded as an attack against all three. The pact was signed in …
(2026-08-18). Oil climbs as fading US-Iran peace hopes raise supply risks. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as prospects receded for a deal to end the Middle East war, with Iran saying it would adopt a more offensive stance and the United States ruling out extension of a ceasefire deal, heightening worries about energy supply. | Iran will shift to a "fully offensive" military posture as efforts have stalled towards a permanent end to the war, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, as Washington ruled out extending their temporary ceasefire pact. | Brent crude futures climbed 62 cents, or 0.7%, to $91.49 a barrel, after ‚&Arin…
(2026-08-18). PSX tumbles 1,806 points amid geopolitical tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Selling pressure gripped the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling 1,806.12 points, or 0.89%, to 178,896.29 by 1: 24pm, as uncertainty over prospects for a United States-Iran peace deal weighed on investor sentiment. | The index opened at 180,502.44 and briefly climbed to 180,602.44 before losing ground. It touched an intraday low of 178,488.91, reflecting broad-based selling across major sectors. As trading began, the KSE-100 reached 178,956.92, down 1,545.52 points, or 0.86%, before losses deepened during the session. | Selling was particularly evident in automobil…
(2026-08-17). Cruel Irish government's 63% refusal on Palestinian short-stay visas. thecanary.co 
Micheál Martin's obnoxious Irish government has combined two of its cruel fixations — anti-immigration and pro-Zionism — to deliver a shocking refusal rate for Palestinians seeking visa entry to Ireland. Figures released in July, which cover the period for 2026 up to May 31, show that only 81 applications for short-term stay were granted, while […] | By
(2026-08-18). Myanmar: The Architecture of Statelessness. aljazeera.com How Myanmar stripped the Rohingya of citizenship, leading to mass expulsions and a genocide case at the ICJ.
(2026-08-18). Japanese activist keeps protesting against Israel's genocide in Gaza. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-18). Cuba Slams Expulsion of Its Diplomats From the Dominican Republic. orinocotribune.com The expulsion of Cuban officials from the Dominican Republic is an act of "submission" to the United States, Cuba said on Thursday. | The Cubans hit back after the DR ordered the expulsion of 10 Cuban diplomats and their families on Thursday without offering any reasons for the decision. | The expulsions follow the creation of the so-called "Shield of the Americas," a far-right geopolitical and regional security initiative launched in March by US President Donald Trump. | The measure was strongly criticised by Cuba, which described it as an act of "submission" to US policies against Havana amid an energy and fina…
(2026-08-18). Did Fidel Castro's decades-long defiance doom Cuba? responsiblestatecraft.org When Fidel Castro came to power in 1959, Cuba was legally sovereign but in an extraordinarily asymmetric relationship with the United States. As Earl E. T. Smith, U.S. ambassador prior to the revolution, told Congress in 1960, "the American ambassador was the second most important man in Cuba; sometimes even more important than the (Cuban) president."Castro's revolution changed that relationship. This is an essential part of his legacy — one worth exploring as Cuban authorities celebrate the centenary of the long-time leader's birth. Under Castro, Cuba went from a country whose foreign policy was deeply…
(2026-08-17). China publishes selected works of Jiang Zemin on foreign policy. ecns.cn A collection of selected works by late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin on foreign policy has been published.
(2026-08-18). Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-18). Hoping for an Energy-Intensive Future. wattsupwiththat.com The critical point is that developing nations are seeking not marginal improvements but rather fundamental, dramatic transformations in living standards. This necessitates massive investments in infrastructure, industrialization, and agricultural modernization — all energy-intensive.
(2026-08-18). Gen Z treats AI as friend, new study reveals. tribune.com.pk 
Over a quarter of Gen Z users interact with artificial intelligence (AI) as if communicating with a friend, utilising the technology for emotional support and personal matters, according to a recent global study on Tuesday. | A recent global survey conducted by Kaspersky with 7,200 participants showed that Generation Z uses AI much more actively compared to other generations. | More than a quarter of the respondents, 27%, stated they use the technology like a friend, marking a shift from viewing AI as a simple task-oriented tool to a source for emotional support and companionship. | The study revealed that 28%…
(2026-08-18). Cincinnati Open: Williams sisters fall in doubles while Zverev advances. aljazeera.com Alexander Zverev survives third-round scare versus Terrance Atmane while Venus, Serena Williams lose in doubles return.
(2026-08-18). Arsenal primed for Premier League title defence as rivals face questions. tribune.com.pk 
Arsenal and Manchester City find themselves in unusual positions heading into the Premier League season, but there is no question which of the title contenders feels more comfortable with their new status. | For the first time since the 2004-05 season, Arsenal will start a campaign as English champions when they host promoted Coventry in the opening game of the season on Friday. | In contrast to the buoyant mood at the Emirates Stadium, City have stepped anxiously into life without Pep Guardiola after the Spaniard ended his remarkable 10-year reign at the end of last season. | After years spent in City's shado…
(2026-08-18). North Korea's Piedmont Strategy: Turning the Ukraine War into Regional Advantage. moderndiplomacy.eu Reports that North Korea may send as many as 30,000 additional troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine should be assessed as more than a mere transaction of manpower. Although their immediate impact on the battlefield could be limited, the long-term strategic consequences could extend far beyond the European continent. North Korean personnel could gain …
(2026-08-18). SC orders Imran Khan's transfer to Shifa International Hospital for treatment. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday ordered that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan be shifted to Shifa International Hospital for treatment for the next few days and directed the government to arrange weekly meetings between him and his family. | The hearing came after a medical board report and a report by the Adiala Jail Superintendent submitted to the SC on Monday recommended more frequent meetings between Imran and his immediate family and spouse to help manage his blood pressure and anxiety, highlighting concerns over the former premier's blood pressure (BP). | A three-member bench headed by…
(2026-08-18). A futuristic, hybrid-electric aircraft took flight at a test demo in Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As if lifted by a sudden puff of wind, a small, yellow airplane festooned with propellers rose steeply from an expanse of asphalt on the north Delaware River waterfront and slowly buzzed away. | "Most passengers have described flying the airplane as like being on an elevator," said J.P. Stewart, a senior vice president at Electra, a Virginia aircraft manufacturer. "It takes off and lands in six or seven seconds — it just immediately levitates off the ground, and climbs…
(2026-08-18). Has the US South Korea Alliance Changed Under Trump? moderndiplomacy.eu Yes. The US South Korea relationship has not broken down under Donald Trump, but it has become more transactional, cost focused and strategically uncertain. The latest decision to scale back joint military exercises highlights a broader evolution in which Washington increasingly expects Seoul to shoulder more of the alliance burden while seeking greater flexibility for …
(2026-08-18). Four months on, still no charges in death of man in Fiji military custody. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific reporters The Fiji Police Force has yet to charge any suspects four months after the alleged murder of the reportedly infamous Jone Vakarisi while he was in military custody. Vakarisi, 37, who was widely known for being on the wrong side of the law and reportedly linked to criminal networks, died on April…
(2026-08-18). Palestinian-American confronts Israeli settler at his besieged home. aljazeera.com Palestinian-American Loui Abu Ridi confronted an Israeli settler at his home in Qusra, south of Nablus.
(2026-08-17). Sunflower seeds and dumplings make the sanctions list, turning US 'Big Stick' into a joke. ecns.cn The U.S. has further expanded its UFLPA Entity List, adding well-known Chinese consumer brands such as ChaCha Food and Synear Dumplings to the restricted list. | In the latest News Lounge of China News Network, U.S. scholar Josef Gregory Mahoney points out that this move by the U.S. side amounts to nothing short of political posturing and economic coercion.
(2026-08-17). From chips to sunflower seeds and dumplings, Washington's sanctions tear away its own fig-leaf. ecns.cn Do sunflower seeds and dumplings pose a "threat" to U.S. national security? | The question may sound absurd, but the latest additions to the so-called Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) entity list have raised questions about the breadth of the U.S. trade restrictions on Chinese goods. 43 Chinese companies have been added to the list in a single day, bringing the total to 187. From advanced chips to food and everyday apparel, the overreaching "big stick" of U.S. sanctions has finally ripped away its own fig-leaf. | Is this move really driven by "humanrights concerns" as the West claimed, or is it merely t…
(2026-08-18). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-18). Indonesia records over 2,100 aftershocks after weekend's deadly earthquake. tribune.com.pk 
Indonesia has experienced ongoing intense seismic activity since Saturday's 7.7-magnitude earthquake, recording 2,119 aftershocks so far, local media reported. | Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency warned the sequence could continue for another three to four weeks, Jakarta Globe reported. | The aftershocks ranged from 1.3 to 6.2 magnitude, with 24 measuring above 5, and 70 of them were felt by residents, the agency's director of earthquake and tsunami, Wijayanto, said. | On Saturday, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara, where the popular tourist hub of Labuan Bajo is lo…
(2026-08-17). Xi urges advancing socialism with Chinese characteristics on centenary of late leader Jiang Zemin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday hailed the "indelible contributions" of late leader Jiang Zemin and urged the whole Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese people of all ethnic groups to continue advancing the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
(2026-08-18). Elon Musk's fortune comes from not paying taxes. strategic-culture.su By Stephen LAND, Bob LORD | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Trillionaires are creatures of the tax code. If they paid taxes like working…
(2026-08-18). C919 Takes to the International Skies: China's Commercial Aviation Comes of Age. thinktank.pk The first regular international commercial service of China's domestically developed C919 passenger jet is more than a new airline route. When an Air China C919 began daily scheduled service between Beijing and Ulaanbaatar on August 12, it marked an important transition in China's effort to establish itself as a serious producer of large commercial aircraft. …
(2026-08-18). Trump's Tariff Trap: Why Canada Is Scrambling Against the Clock. thinktank.pk Donald Trump's tariff confrontation with Canada is no longer simply a trade dispute. It has become a test of political power, economic sovereignty and Canada's relationship with its most important ally. With Washington threatening new 50 percent tariffs on around $20 billion of Canadian goods from August 19, Ottawa is engaged in an intense last-minute …
(2026-08-18). eThekwini unblocks strategic investments to sustain metro's economic momentum. sanews.gov.za eThekwini unblocks strategic investments to sustain metro's economic momentum | The eThekwini Municipality is intensifying efforts to remove administrative and regulatory barriers to major private developments as it seeks to reinforce Durban's position as South Africa's leading metropolitan economy for job creation. | Through a targeted intervention led by the Office of the City Manager, Musa Mbhele, the municipality is actively monitoring and working to unblock 20 strategic investment projects across the metro, with half already fully resolved. | Regional resolution rates highlight the progress, with 100% of ide…
(2026-08-18). Pakistan face India in must-win World Cup clash. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan face arch-rivals India in a decisive FIH Hockey World Cup Group D encounter on Wednesday, knowing only victory will ensure their progression to the tournament's next stage. | The match at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen is scheduled to start at 6pm PST, with England and Wales meeting at the same venue earlier in the day. | England, already assured of a place in the top-eight stage after winning their opening two matches, lead Group D with six points. India have three points after beating Wales 3-1, while Pakistan have one point from a 3-3 draw against Wales. Wales also have one point after tw…
(2026-08-18). Let Your Love For This World Fill You With Joy And Compel You To Action. thealtworld.com Love and cherish our world. That's the secret to remaining both (A) deeply happy and (B) well-informed about the dystopian abuses of the empire. | You don't have to choose. You can have both. | I sometimes get called a Debbie Downer for my nonstop writing about all the evils that are being inflicted upon our world by powerful people every day, but readers who meet me or listen to my podcasts have often expressed surprise at how upbeat and cheerful I am in real life. They see me focusing on extremely dark subject matter day after day and expressing rage and revulsion at the horrors we are witnessing, so they expec…
(2026-08-18). Philadelphia teachers union says district's poor oversight led to Kensington High asbestos closure. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia's teachers union is accusing the school district of poor oversight of an HVAC renovation project at Kensington High School that will A contractor not authorized to safely remove asbestos disturbed the cancer-causing fibers in multiple places throughout the Kensington High School building this sum…
(2026-08-18). Pretoria DPWI building closes for a week. sanews.gov.za Pretoria DPWI building closes for a week | The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has informed the public that its head office building, the Central Government Office (CGO) in the Pretoria Central Business District, will be closed for a week, while important renovation work takes place. | "DPWI has appointed a contractor to replace the roof and carry out other repair work at the building as part of the ongoing efforts to improve the facility. Access to the CGO building will be completely restricted to staff, visitors and stakeholders from 21 August 2026 to 28 August 2026, to allow for the safe instal…
(2026-08-18). Who are the M23 Rebels in eastern DRC? globalvoices.org 
(2026-08-18). Brazil's president says Amazon oil is 'passport to the future'. aljazeera.com Brazil's president says Amazon oil is 'passport to the future'
(2026-08-18). Microdramas boom in a shrinking Hollywood as studios chase a TikTok audience. tribune.com.pk 
When Craig Williams opened his production facility in downtown Los Angeles two years ago, he thought he would rent out the converted furniture warehouse for the occasional music video to sustain his fledgling film business. | Williams was blindsided by a phenomenon that quickly overtook his production space: microdramas, vertically shot serials delivered in two-minute episodes, played on phones. | "It started getting booked — and continued to get booked — with microdramas," said Williams, 65, a former music producer for Death Row Records. "After a year, I was booked all the time. I said, 'I've got…
(2026-08-18). USA book third straight U19 Women's T20 World Cup spot. tribune.com.pk 
USA booked a third consecutive appearance at the Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup after winning the Americas qualifier unbeaten in the Cayman Islands. | Led by Chetna Pagydyala, USA won all six of their matches to finish six points clear of Canada, who they defeated by eight wickets in the tournament opener and again in their final game. | USA also recorded two victories each over Argentina and Next GenXI, a composite side featuring players from across the Americas region. | Mahek Desai was named Player of the Tournament after taking 16 wickets. | USA reached the Super Six stage of the 2025 Under-19 Women's T20…
(2026-08-18). Videos show deadly school shooting in Philippines. aljazeera.com A ninth-grade student opened fire at a high school in Zamboanga, Philippines, killing a fellow student and himself.
(2026-08-18). The Invisible Crisis: How Four Wars Built One Food Emergency. moderndiplomacy.eu What is happening to global food prices right now is not four separate stories. It is one supply shock being assembled in four places simultaneously — the Black Sea, the Sudan-Ethiopia border, Mexico's energy sector, and China's power grid, and the compounding effect is moving faster than any individual headline is tracking it. The UN …
(2026-08-18). Premier League preview: Match schedule, prediction, transfers and more. aljazeera.com Matchday 1 fixtures, title predictions, where to watch and latest transfer news ahead of the new Premier League season.
(2026-08-18). Kohli advice inspires Cox ahead of Pakistan Tests. tribune.com.pk 
England batter Jordan Cox has revealed how advice from India great Virat Kohli helped him navigate the pressures of Test cricket as he prepares to take on a new role in the upcoming series against Pakistan. | Cox, who shared a dressing room with Kohli at Royal Challengers Bengaluru during this year's Indian Premier League, said the former India captain encouraged him to enjoy the occasion before his long-awaited Test debut against New Zealand at The Oval in June. | The pair met in London shortly before Cox was selected in England's starting line-up, with Kohli offering a simple but memorable message. | "'Enjoy…
(2026-08-17). E China's Qingdao explores smarter ways to improve delivery safety. ecns.cn Alibaba's on-demand delivery platform Taobao Flash Sale, also known as Taobao Shangou, has introduced a new safety measure that adds riders' waiting time at traffic lights to their delivery time allowance. Qingdao in Shandong Province is among the first cities to adopt this mechanism.
(2026-08-17). Hot online trends fuel new wave of inbound tourism. ecns.cn Viral trends such as China Cool and Chinamaxxing are helping fuel a surge in international tourism, as more travelers head to China in search of immersive, firsthand experiences.
(2026-08-18). Americans Are Not Wealthy: This Is the Truth About the US Economy. orinocotribune.com 
By Ben Norton — Aug 16, 2026 | It is often said that the United States is the richest country on Earth. This is a myth. | It is certainly true that, in the United States, there are some very, very rich people, including the wealthiest billionaires on Earth, and the first ever trillionaire (Elon Musk). | However, when you look at the country as a whole, you see that the US is not a relatively prosperous nation. | This article will analyze a broad set of data, including several different indicators, that show how Americans are not wealthy compared to people in other advanced economies. | Americans are NOT w…
(2026-08-18). PM Shehbaz calls for effective measures to create jobs for youth. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the government to ensure coordinated and effective measures to create employment opportunities for young people under the National Youth Employment Policy, with a monthly review meeting to monitor its implementation. | Chairing a meeting to review progress on the policy, the prime minister said providing decent employment to the country's skilled and talented youth was among the government's top priorities. | He called for a comprehensive strategy and inter-ministerial coordination to implement the policy, with special focus on equipping young people, particula…
(2026-08-18). Artificial Intelligence: The hype, the dangers and the resistance. links.org.au 
Marty Hart-Landsberg cuts through the fog of AI hype to outline some of the dangers we face from AI use and highlight avenues of effective resistance.
(2026-08-18). National Treasury defers fiscal strategy engagement. sanews.gov.za National Treasury defers fiscal strategy engagement | The National Treasury has deferred the fiscal strategy public engagement on the 2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to October to coincide with the launch of the Fiscal Outreach campaign. | The engagement was initially scheduled to take place in July/August 2026, as announced in the 2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Guidelines. | "To better align the engagement with the fiscal outreach programme, which will be launched after the tabling of the 2026 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), a decision has been taken to defer the worksho…
(2026-08-18). Women in media mentoring session inspires next generation of communicators. sanews.gov.za Women in media mentoring session inspires next generation of communicators | Established women media professionals and aspiring journalists and communication students gathered in Pretoria last week for the annual Women in Media and Communication Speed Mentoring Session – an initiative aimed at equipping young women with the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to build successful careers in the media and communications industry. | Hosted by the Government Communication and Information System, in partnership with Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) at the GCIS Auditorium, the 2026 session brought together ex…
(2026-08-18). ICE Worked With Iranian Regime to Set Up Deportation Flights as Trump Laid Plans for War. theintercept.com 
Internal emails indicate immigration agents complied with an Iranian request to hand over specific nationals — and accidentally sent the wrong person to Iran.
(2026-08-17). Jordan's king to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein will pay a state visit to China from August 18 to 24, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday.
(2026-08-18). The legacy of 1945 and the shifting balance of power in the Far East between Russia and Japan. unitedworldint.com By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist In Japan, the anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki once again provided an opportunity this year to commemorate the war, and the devastation caused by nuclear weapons. However, the language used at the ceremonies was not limited to merely commemorating the pains of the past. In particular, …
(2026-08-18). Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting before taking own life, official say. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-18). Asian Champions League draw: Holders Al-Ahli to face former winners Al Ain. aljazeera.com Al-Ahli and Al Ain, who will also face Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, are the pick of the match-ups in AFC's Elite draw.
(2026-08-18). Wave Goodbye to the Butterfly Effect … wattsupwiththat.com Any predictive system constructing cycles of variable duration and/or varying amplitude will fail after a few cycles if the mechanisms behind the variability are not fully understood and/or cannot be accurately replicated.
(2026-08-17). Fast-track for 24-hour visa-free transit opens at Haikou Meilan Airport. ecns.cn A new fast-track service for international passengers eligible for 24-hour direct transit without border inspection formalities has officially opened at Haikou Meilan International Airport in south China's Hainan Province, the airport announced on Monday.
(2026-08-18). Could Climate Damage Become Europe's Next Public Finance Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu Europe's increasingly extreme weather is creating a fiscal problem that governments can no longer treat as a series of isolated emergencies. As wildfires, floods and other climate related disasters become more frequent, the cost of rebuilding damaged infrastructure, supporting affected households and restoring economic activity is increasingly falling on governments. The problem is particularly serious …
(2026-08-18). SARS calls for comments on new digital VAT model. sanews.gov.za SARS calls for comments on new digital VAT model | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has called for public comment on the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Modernisation Discussion Paper of 2023, which outlines a new digital VAT model to modernise VAT administration. | According to SARS, the transformation will enable a long-term shift to a digitally driven, transparent and resilient VAT administration. | "The Consultation Paper outlines a proposed Digital VAT Model that brings together e-Invoicing, an Interoperability Framework and e-Reporting to reposition VAT administration for the economy, ease compliance obligat…
(2026-08-18). India's 'Cockroach' movement makes schools next battleground against Modi. aljazeera.com Cockroach leaders asked supporters to audit their nearest government-run schools. But it has started with a killing.
(2026-08-18). Pakistan's Hard State Under Institutional Stress: What the Supreme Court's Imran Khan Order Means. thinktank.pk Pakistan's political system is facing another institutional test. The Supreme Court has ordered that jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan be moved from prison to Shifa Hospital for a medical checkup, according to reports on August 18, 2026. The order comes after years of controversy surrounding Khan's imprisonment, his medical condition and the treatment of …
(2026-08-18). The impossible homecoming: Christopher Nolan's Odyssey and the trauma of war. onlineopinion.com.au Odysseus's tragedy is not that he cannot find his way home. It is that he does, and discovers the journey has only begun.
(2026-08-18). Dimpane commends police for courageous response to Robertson armed standoff. sanews.gov.za Dimpane commends police for courageous response to Robertson armed standoff | The swift and coordinated response by South African Police Service (SAPS) members to a prolonged armed standoff in Robertson, Western Cape, has been commended by Acting National Commissioner, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane. | The standoff ended with the death of a 40-year-old gunman after police were forced to respond to a sustained armed threat. | Dimpane singled out members of Robertson Police Station who were first on the scene, following the initial complaint and subsequently came under fire, as well as members of the Tactical Re…
(2026-08-18). The speech at the German Army ceremony: "Your duty is to refuse an unlawful order" unitedworldint.com By Tuƒüba Almƒ±≈ülar Location: Berlin's Bendlerblock. Date: July 20, 2026. At an official ceremony of the German Armed Forces, young recruits took their oath in the presence of Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, Chief of Defence Carsten Breuer, and numerous political leaders. The guest of honor was the writer, Navid Kermani. Taking the podium, Kermani issued …
(2026-08-18). Infantino's FIFA World Cup fallout: Lamour exits after criticism of plan. aljazeera.com Kevin Lamour had publicly criticised Infantino's proposal last month, saying FIFA staff had been 'deceived' over plan.
(2026-08-18). Pakistan top court orders Imran Khan's hospital transfer amid access battle. aljazeera.com Supreme Court grants jailed ex-PM transfer to hospital for nearly a month after concerns raised over his blood pressure.
(2026-08-18). Lamour leaves key FIFA position after criticising Infantino. tribune.com.pk 
Frenchman Kevin Lamour has left his role as FIFA's chief operating officer after criticising president Gianni Infantino's scrapped private investor plan, world football's governing body confirmed Monday. | Lamour was the third highest-ranking FIFA official. | "FIFA can confirm that the working relationship between FIFA and Kevin Lamour as FIFA's chief operating officer has ended on August 17, 2026," a FIFA spokesperson told AFP, confirming a report in The Athletic. | "FIFA thanks Kevin for his two years of service and wishes him the best of luck for the future." | A former employee of European governing body U…
(2026-08-17). DJI vows continued legal action after U.S. court orders to review its 'military company' designation. ecns.cn Chinese drone maker DJI said Monday it would continue its legal challenge after a U.S. federal appeals court ordered a lower court to review a case over the company's designation as a "Chinese military company" by the U.S. Department of Defense.
(2026-08-18). Sri Lanka's Chandimal taken for scans after shoulder injury. tribune.com.pk 
Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal was taken to hospital for a precautionary scan after injuring his shoulder and neck while attempting to save a boundary during the fourth morning of the first Test against India in Galle on Tuesday. | Chandimal sprinted from deep midwicket towards deep square leg before launching himself horizontally to stop a shot from India's KL Rahul in the fourth over of the tourists' second innings. | He managed to save two runs but landed heavily on his shoulder, with his neck and shoulder twisting as he tumbled over the boundary. | The 35-year-old immediately collapsed on the other side of t…
(2026-08-18). India extend lead to 294 in first Sri Lanka Test. tribune.com.pk 
India tightened their grip on the first Test against Sri Lanka, reaching 116-4 at lunch to extend their lead to 294 runs on day four in Galle on Tuesday. | With six wickets in hand on a pitch increasingly assisting spin with turn and bounce, the tourists are strongly placed to force a result and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. | At lunch Rishabh Pant was batting on 21 off 22 balls with a four and six, alongside Dhruv Jurel, who was on five. | Devdutt Padikkal, who posted a maiden hundred in the first innings, walked in to bat in the first over of the second innings after opener Yashasvi Jaiswal fell f…
(2026-08-18). Italy, Uganda keep World Cup 2027 dreams alive. tribune.com.pk 
Italy and Uganda secured their places in the Cricket World Cup 2027 Qualifier Play-off after finishing in the top two of their Challenge League B group in Tanzania. | With one matchday remaining in the final leg, neither side can now slip out of the qualifying positions in the six-team group, effectively the third tier of international 50-over cricket. | The pair will advance to an eight-team Qualifier Play-off later this year, alongside the top two teams from Challenge League A and the bottom four sides from Cricket World Cup League 2. | The tournament will determine the final four teams to reach the Cricket…
(2026-08-18). Zwangsmaàünahmen ohne Zukunft. Wie erfolgreich kà∂nnten die von Kaja Kallas angekàºndigten "drakonischen Sanktionen" gegen Russland sein? strategic-culture.su Nicht einmal einen Monat nach der Verabschiedung des 21. Sanktionspakets gegen Russland stàºrmt Europa bereits wieder ‚Äûin die Schlacht". Im Herbst wird die EU das nà§chste, 22. Sanktionspaket vorstellen, das als das bisher umfangreichste in die Geschichte eingehen soll. | Diese Nachricht verkàºndete gestern die EU-Auàüenbeauftragte Kaja Kallas in einem Interview mit der Zeitung ‚ÄûDie Welt". Und diesmal, so versprach Kallas, wàºrden die Strafmaàünahmen Russland den hà§rtesten Schlag versetzen. | Aber ist das wirklich so? | Ich beginne mit mein…
(2026-08-18). AFC chief hits back at Qatar in Infantino saga. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-18). From Asia to Africa: Lessons on How to Build Regional Mineral Value Chains. moderndiplomacy.eu The idea that African nations must process their minerals at home has gained increased policy traction, and for good reason. After decades of exporting raw materials and importing finished products, the argument that Africa must capture more value from its enormous mineral wealth is both compelling and necessary. But while the objective is right, the …
(2026-08-18). Democratic Party pledges 'honest review' after preliminary election wipeout in Cook Islands. asiapacificreport.nz By Rashneel Kumar, editor of the Cook Islands News Cook Islands' Democratic Party leader Tina Pupuke-Browne has pledged an "honest campaign review" after preliminary results showed the party losing all its seats. Pupuke-Browne said the party will learn from its dismal 2026 general election performance, but added that it is "premature" to declare their final…
(2026-08-17). Japanese PM's address blurs Japan's responsibility for its acts of aggression: Chinese spokesperson. ecns.cn In her speech, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shunned reflection on historical lessons and blurred Japan's responsibility for its acts of aggression, taking a major backward step on historical issues, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday.
(2026-08-18). This Week in People's History, August 19—25, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, August 19—25, 2026 |
(2026-08-18). A labor-unions group that once supported Stacy Garrity for Pa. treasurer is campaigning against her bid for governor. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? A Philadelphia unions group that supported Republican Stacy Garrity's reelection as state treasurer two years ago is now campaigning against her bid for governor, accusing her of breaking promises made to building-trades unions. | The Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, which represents more than 50 unions, endorsed Garrity in her run for reelection in 2024. Ryan Boyer, its business manager, said Garrity has promised them she would not run against Gov.
(2026-08-18). Major Meta trial begins as lawyers spar over witnesses, damages. tribune.com.pk 
Facebook-parent Meta will defend itself in a landmark social media trial that begins Tuesday in California, where attorneys have sparred over witnesses and financial penalties. | A coalition of states sued Meta in 2023, and the four states now going to trial were selected to represent them. Lawyers for the states will argue Meta deliberately made Facebook and Instagram addictive for children, in violation of state and federal laws. | In recent days Meta, which has more than three billion users around the world, tried to block ex-Meta employee and expert witness, Arturo Bejar, from testifying. Federal Judge Yvo…
(2026-08-17). Chinese short-drama platform moves to curb 'copy-paste' AI faces. ecns.cn Chinese short-drama platform Hongguo Short Drama has announced new rules for AI-generated characters, seeking to curb the repeated use of similar-looking faces across different shows and make characters more distinctive.
(2026-08-18). FM Dar welcomes 'positive momentum' in Islamabad-Moscow relations. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar on Tuesday welcomed the positive momentum in Islamabad-Moscow relations and stressed the need for continued collaboration in key areas and sustained senior-level dialogues. | He said this during a meeting with Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev in Islamabad, a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said. | "DPM/FM appreciated the positive momentum in bilateral ties and stressed the importance of continued cooperation in key areas, as well as sustained high-level exchanges, to further strengthen Pakistan-Russia relatio…
(2026-08-18). Former Australia batter Warner convicted, fined for drink-driving. tribune.com.pk 
Australian cricket great David Warner was fined and ordered to use a vehicle breathalyser lock on Tuesday after admitting to drink driving. | Warner, a world-renowned former opening batsman for Australia, pleaded guilty last month to a "middle range" drink-driving offence. | The 39-year-old was accused of stopping short of a random testing site while driving a van in April, before being breath-tested, arrested and taken to a police station. | Judge Clare Farnan formally convicted Warner of the crime and fined him Aus$1,500, according to a court record of the sentencing at Sydney's Waverley Local Court. | He wa…
(2026-08-18). Western Cape teenager to appear in court over alleged possession of child sexual abuse material. sanews.gov.za Western Cape teenager to appear in court over alleged possession of child sexual abuse material | A 16-year-old teenager arrested for allegedly accessing, possessing, facilitating and downloading child sexual abuse material is expected to appear in the Malmesbury Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. | The teenager was arrested on Monday in Malmesbury, Western Cape, by the South African Police Service (SAPS), working closely with international law enforcement agencies. | Several child victims have been identified so far. | "A preliminary on-site analysis of the suspect's electronic devices uncovered explicit images and…
(2026-08-18). Trump lashes out at CNN reporter over South Korea question. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-18). What to know about California's special election to replace Eric Swalwell. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-18). The never-ending myth of a looming Ukrainian 'breakthrough'. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-08-18). Ceuta, il varco variabile della UE riguardo l'immigrazione. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-18). Meta lawsuits: Is social media facing a global legal reckoning? aljazeera.com
(2026-08-18). Rome does not reward traitors. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-18). The SCO's financial security system and the Eurasian drive. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-18). 40th annual Philadelphia Caribbean Festival celebrates cultural pride and heritage with performances, activities and scholarships. whyy.org
(2026-08-18). Drone video shows drought-hit fields in England after driest July on record. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-18). With creativity and play, Thomas Jefferson STEM camp nurtures the next generation of engineers. whyy.org
(2026-08-17). Trump Threatens To 'Bomb the S**t' Out of Oman Over Its Talks With Iran. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Monday threatened to "bomb the shit" out of Oman over the Gulf state's talks with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz, despite US officials previously backing Muscat's efforts to reach a deal with Tehran. Fox News reporter Trey Yingst said he asked the president about the talks between Oman and Iran, and …
(2026-08-17). Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' of US-Iran negotiations. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump on Monday threatened military action against Oman if it interfered with US-Iran negotiations, while saying Washington was in direct contact with officials from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). | "If Oman gets in the way, we'll bomb the shit out of them," Trump told Fox News reporter during a phone interview. | Oman and Iran have been in talks to try to reach an agreement to restore commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, which carried 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supplies before the US-…
(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…
(2026-08-17). Trump's secret 'peace talks' with IRGC come with one demand: 'Iran must surrender'. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump has confirmed that the U.S. has held secret talks with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as pressure mounts to end the ongoing conflict. Trump demanded that Tehran "put up the white flag," while saying he is in no hurry to reach an agreement and has no fixed timetable for ending the war. He also dismissed concerns about U.S. weapons stockpiles, calling the weapons used so far "peanuts." Trump further discussed Israel's political future, saying he would stay out of the country's elections while leaving open the possibility of endorsing a candidate. The comments come amid heightened tensions bet…
(2026-08-17). From The CIA Iran Coup To Trump's War: It Was Always About Oil. scheerpost.com Fariba Amini Informed Comment In the 1975 film Three Days of the Condor, the late Robert Redford played Joe Turner, a disenchanted CIA field officer who was being chased by rogue higher-ups within the Company. The Redford character asks Joubert, the CIA man who was pursuing him, "So it was all about oil?" Joubert says in …
(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). Iran says 60-day deadline 'lost its relevance' after US 'violations' of memorandum. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday said that the 60-day deadline for talks with the United States following the June 17 memorandum of understanding "lost its relevance" after what he called "flagrant" violations by Washington. | "There is no provision in the memorandum of understanding referring to a '60-day deadline', and the Islamic Republic of Iran never formulates its policies under pressure, ultimatums or time limits," Baghaei told reporters at a weekly news conference, as cited by the semi-official Tasnim News Agency. | The memorandum instead envisaged 60 days for negotiations on…
(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). Headlines for August 17, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens to "Bomb the S— Out of Oman," Downplays Concerns About USS Abraham Lincoln, Israeli Airstrikes Kill at Least 11 People in Lebanon, Jared Kushner Meets with Hamas's Political Chief in Cairo, Israel Announces Plans to Hand Over Policing of Settlers to an Israeli Civilian Police Force, Ukrainian Drones Kill at Least Nine People in Russia, Taliban Marks Five Years in Power Since U.S. Withdrawal, Migrants Protest in Spain's North African Enclave of Ceuta, Survivors Go Hungry After Earthquakes Kill Dozens in Indonesia, Mass Shooting Erupts at Virginia State University Hours…
(2026-08-17). Civilians paying price as Israeli military raises stakes in Lebanon: UNIFIL. aljazeera.com UN peacekeeping force recorded an average of 137 projectiles fired daily in the region over the last two weeks.
(2026-08-17). Carving Up the Border: Deconstructing Israel's Buffer Strategy in Lebanon and Syria. thecanary.co 
Western media routinely frames "buffer zones" as neutral, defensive measures designed to stabilize volatile borders, but the ground reality across southern Lebanon and southwestern Syria reveals a deliberate strategy of asymmetrical territorial reduction. Israel's land grabs In southern Lebanon, Israeli military operations enforce this strategy through the systematic demolition of border villages, destruction of civilian […] | By
(2026-08-17). Israel Steps Up Strikes, Offensive Against Southern Lebanon, Anticipates Ground Combat. news.antiwar.com Israeli forces continued their offensive against southern Lebanon on Monday, with an airstrike reportedly targeting a location in Wadi al-Hujair as Israeli ground vehicles advanced deeper into the country, with sporadic machine gun fire being reported. Troops are advancing chiefly in the Ali al-Taher area, which Israeli officials have been presenting as an important southern …
(2026-08-17). Fascist Israeli minister Ben-Gvir demands Zionists massacre 30-40 Palestinians a day. thecanary.co 
Israel's fascist 'security' minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has demanded even more slaughter of Palestinians to advance Israel's theft of Gaza. In keeping with his racist, genocidal worldview, he has dismissed Gaza's indigenous and refugee population as "not worthy of life" and "not even people". Ben-Gvir, giving an interview wearing a noose pin symbolising the execution of […] | By
(2026-08-17). 'I Couldn't Watch My Children Cry From Hunger': Inside The 'Displacement Economy' Gazans Built To Survive The Genocide. scheerpost.com In Gaza's displacement camps, survival has bred a new economy: a gym owner forges weights from empty cans, a supermarket owner turns baker, a housewife becomes a street vendor — each person rebuilding a livelihood from the wreckage of genocide. Tareq S. Hajjaj MondoWeiss Iman Mughira had spent months and up to $250,000 building a gym …
(2026-08-17). U.S. solidarity standing firm with Cuba. radiohc.cu "No surrender, no retreat. We will continue supporting Cuba," declared Mark Friedman, one of the coordinators of the U.S. Hands Off Cuba Committee, in Los Angeles, California. | He affirmed that there will be no turning back in the fight against the blockade imposed by Washington on the largest island in the Antilles and highlighted the firm support given to the Cuban Revolution by the participants in the first International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future," recently held in Havana with the participation of delegates from 62 countries across all continents."While U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio unleashes…
(2026-08-17). Trump shouldn't make another Iran mistake in Cuba. strategic-culture.su By Chris MCCALLION, Daniel R. DEPETRIS | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | There is little upside and much downside in a gamble on regime-c…
(2026-08-17). Cuba Finishes Sixth in the Men's Pan American Volleyball Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, August 17 (RHC) — The Cuban team lost again in five sets to the Dominican Republic and finished in sixth place in the XIX Men's Pan American Volleyball Cup, held in Cuernavaca, capital of the Mexican state of Morelos. | This time, the Dominicans encountered greater resistance, but they managed to secure the victory once again with set scores of 23-25, 25-22, 25-21, 26-28, and 18-16, clinching fifth place with a 4-2 record, compared to their rivals' 3-3. | The Cubans displayed superior attack (72-64), however, the Dominicans were superior in blocking (15-11) and service points (3-2), and committed few…
(2026-08-17). Irish Football Club Launches Jersey in Tribute to Cuba. radiohc.cu Havana, August 17 (RHC) — Irish football club Bohemian FC today unveiled its third kit for 2026, designed in collaboration with legendary British band Massive Attack, in a tribute woven with threads of history and solidarity towards the Cuban people. | The garment evokes traditional Cuban sports attire and celebrates the ties that have bound Ireland to the island for generations. | Thirty percent of the profits from sales will go directly to Cuba Vive and MediCuba Europe, organizations that support a healthcare system crippled by shortages caused by the U.S. government's embargo with medicines, medical equip…
(2026-08-17). Artistas visuales uruguayos preparan exposición solidaria por Cuba. radiohc.cu El arte volverá a tender un puente entre Uruguay y Cuba gracias a la exposición solidaria ´Pueblo a a Pueblo ª en la que intervienen 40 obras de pintura, escultura y cerámica, donadas por reconocidos artistas visuales uruguayos; iniciativa que culminará con una subasta a beneficio de la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba -UNEAC. | La organización que agrupa a lo más selecto del arte y la literatura ena mayor de las Antillas, publicó en su perfil de Facebook que la muestra será inaugurada el mañana martes 18 de agosto, a las 7: 00 p.m. (hora local), en la Fundación Mario Benedetti (1920-2009), en Mon…
(2026-08-17). Celebran en Crimea centenario de Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu La República de Crimea se sumó a las conmemoraciones por el centenario del natalicio de Fidel Castro (1926-2016), con la inauguración de una exposición fotográfica en pleno centro de la ciudad. | Según un post de la Cancillería de Rusia en su canal oficial de Telegram, más de 50 imágenes recorren momentos clave de la vida del líder histórico de la Revolución Cubana, incluyendo sus encuentros con Yuri Gagarin y dirigentes soviéticos, así como sus viajes por la Unión Soviética. | La muestra fue organizada por la Sociedad Rusa de Amistad con Cuba, el Comité Estatal de Asuntos Juveniles y la Casa de la Juventud, aseg…
(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). 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). Beyond the 'Delcyification' of Analysis. orinocotribune.com By Kimberly D. Miller — Aug 10, 2026 | Less than a year after the deadly January 3 U.S. military attack on Venezuela that abducted President Nicolás Maduro and First Combatant Cilia Flores, Venezuelan sovereignty is being spoken of in the past tense. | What was once held up as one of the hemisphere's most consequential experiments in anti-imperialism is increasingly described as a memory. Rhetoric has proliferated that Venezuela represents a revolution defeated, betrayed, a state reduced to vassalage, and a government administering the terms of its own subordination to Washington. | There is no question that…
(2026-08-17). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez Schedules National Popular Consultation for October 11. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced this Saturday that the National Popular Consultation, originally scheduled for July and suspended after the earthquakes, will take place on October 11. | During an event for the granting of credits to 157 condominiums in Caracas, Rodríguez recalled that "on July 12 we had a popular consultation that, at the request of the communes due to the double seismic event, was canceled." | "I want to announce that on October 11 of this year, we will go to a popular consultation so that the communal councils, communes, communal circuits, and the condominium boards, which…
(2026-08-17). US-Zionist imperial dominance tightens on Venezuela and region. thecanary.co 
On 3 January 2026, the US committed one of its most brazen acts of international law-breaking to date. Its special ops forces captured, abducted and imprisoned socialist Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro. Maduro's supposedly interim 'acting' president, Delcy Rodriguez, appears mostly to have been acting in the US empire's favour. Still, popular communes across Venezuela remain […] | By
(2026-08-17). Venezuela's Alba Brigade: Children's Day in Post-Earthquake Catia La Mar (Part II). mronline.org 
All of us hoped that our brigade would not only build popular power but also serve as a springboard for recharging Venezuela's socialist project.
(2026-08-17). "The Nerd Reich" : Author Gil Durán on Big Tech Fascism, Peter Thiel, JD Vance & the War on Democracy. democracynow.org 
A new book by longtime Bay Area journalist Gil Durán investigates "tech fascism" and its mounting influence on U.S. politics. The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy follows the rise of Vice President JD Vance, the former venture capitalist whose "outsider" campaign for Senate was bankrolled by the billionaire co-founder of PayPal and Palantir, Peter Thiel. Durán traces the ideological lineage of the current Trump administration back from Vance to Thiel and the far-right-wing monarchist Curtis Yarvin, whose "right-libertarian" political theory has long m…
(2026-08-17). DWP PIP claimants are being tricked into voting Reform. thecanary.co 
On 16 August, Reform UK announced its intention to abolish Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Personal Independence Payments (PIP). As we noted, this was an ill-thought out move for Reform, because many of its own voters are reliant on DWP PIP. As one Labour has explained, however, there is a reason why Reform thinks […] | By
(2026-08-17). Drought disaster for French farmers shows water must be a public resource. thecanary.co 
There is a red alert in France concerning water resources. Although France is currently experiencing its fourth heatwave since May, the drought is worsening. And with it, the insurance companies' bill is rising, as they see their expenditure increase every year due, reportedly, to increasingly intense and recurrent exceptional weather events. A national crisis On […] | By
(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). Execs Bought Stock in Their Own Firm Days Before Trump Shrank National Monument. truthout.org Congressional Democrats have opened an investigation into the mining company Energy Fuels after its CEO and chairman bought thousands of shares of the company's stock just days before President Donald Trump downsized the neighboring Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah. The Denver-based company operates White Mesa Mill, the last conventional uranium processing site in the nation… |
(2026-08-17). Hegseth Announces Expansion Of US Military Sphere Of Operations. scheerpost.com BreakThrough News. During his visit to Panama, Secretary of War announced signing agreements and strikes in Latin America and the Caribbean against targets considered a threat to US security. On August 12, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited Panama, where he attended the Coalition of the Americas Against Cartels (A3C). There, he met with ministers, …
(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.
(2026-08-17). Who Ran The WNBA This Week: Indiana Fever Surge, A'ja Wilson Makes History The Aces Clinch. newsone.com 
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty | The playoff picture is starting to come into focus, and Week 12 brought plenty of movement around the WNBA. The Aces officially punched their ticket to…
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). Argentina Native Community Reports Violent Jujuy Eviction. orinocotribune.com At least 10 people were injured and three homes demolished during a police operation in Humahuaca, community members said. | Members of the Santa Rosa Indigenous community in Argentina's northern Jujuy province said at least 10 people were injured and three homes destroyed during a police eviction operation Monday, while families were also seeking information about several children taken from the site. | The operation took place in Humahuaca, where infantry forces and police entered land claimed by the community. Residents said officers fired rubber bullets and used tear gas as families tried to prevent heavy mac…
(2026-08-17). Belarus eighth at Men's U20 European Water Polo Championship Division One. eng.belta.by In the consolation round, the Belarusian team lost to Georgia (7-17), and in the match for seventh place, they fell to Portugal (15-16).
(2026-08-17). 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). 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). 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). Russia Is Expanding Its Long-Range Strike Drone Network. twz.com 
Commercial satellite imagery shows Russia has been expanding the dedicated launch infrastructure for its
(2026-08-17). Texas Families Urge U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Challenge to Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Public School Classrooms. commondreams.org More than two dozen Texas families are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their challenge to a state law that requires public schools to post a Protestant version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
(2026-08-17). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-17). Law Pod latest episode: Pink Crime with Professor Valena Beety. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In this episode of LawPod UK, Lucy McCann is joined by Professor Valena Beety, legal scholar, innocence litigator and former federal prosecutor, to discuss her new book Pink Crime.Professor Beety explores her concept of 'Pink Crime' a distinctive category of wrongful convictions of women and queer people, often in cases where no crime actually occurred, by …
(2026-08-17). Will the "Mecca Defense Pact" or the "Hexagonal Alliance" determine the balance in the region? unitedworldint.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The developments of the past several years, which began with October 7 and continued with the US-Iran war, have reached a point where they can no longer be interpreted merely as a conflict dynamic. Indeed, although these conflicts have their own internal balances, they have, in general, triggered the beginning …
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). 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 …
(2026-08-17). The 'Great Wealth Transfer' is coming. Are Philly-area families and financial advisers ready? whyy.org Over the next two decades, at least $36 trillion in wealth — and perhaps as much as $105 trillion — will be passed down within families, the majority from baby boomers to their kids and grandkids. | The so-called "Great Wealth Transfer" has drawn attention both for the impacts it will have on millions of heirs across the country, and for the opportunities and challenges it presents for financial advisors, estate attorneys and other professionals who help people manage their money, especially wealthy families. | "The transfer of wealth will provide an opportunity for current financial planners —…
(2026-08-17). Film screening: Pig Feast — Colonialism in Our Time. ecosocialism.org.au 
What does "development" mean when it comes at the cost of Indigenous lands, lives, and futures? Join us for a screening of Pig Feast — Colonialism in Our Time, an investigative documentary examining contemporary colonialism, militarisation, and large‚Äëscale development projects in West Papua.
(2026-08-17). People Are Taking Power For Climate Action Through Green Amendments. popularresistance.org As the climate crisis intensifies, bringing extreme weather events, fires, droughts and flooding to our communities, and governments refuse to take effective action, a growing movement is amending state Constitutions to codify the right to clean air and water and a healthy environment. Clearing the FOG speaks with the founder of the Green Amendments For The Generations campaign, Maya van Rossum. An environmental lawyer, van Rossum explains how communities can win these amendments and use them to change the legal system that currently legalizes the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure. She also talks about how…
(2026-08-17). The backlash against anti-depressants. whyy.org Why are some calling for reforming the psychiatric status quo? And how might the discourse impact the future of depression treatment?
(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). Test drive before paving: how Belarus predicts rutting and selects asphalt mixes. eng.belta.by One of the most critical issues in the road sector is determining the remaining service life of the road pavement structure, Sergei Kabak noted.
(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.
(2026-08-17). The Biggest Garbage Heaps in Human History. wattsupwiththat.com So much for the lies about clean, renewable, sustainable energy. Where will all the trash go?
(2026-08-17). 'Truth or fiction': US trial of Tupac Shakur's accused killer begins. aljazeera.com Prosecutors claim Duane Davis was 'on-site commander' in murder of Shakur, who died after drive-by shooting in 1996.
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). 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' |
(2026-08-17). Bodies of four Belarusians killed in traffic accident in Georgia delivered to Minsk. eng.belta.by The bodies of four Belarusian citizens who died in a traffic accident in Georgia have been flown back home.
(2026-08-17). Clashes between government and opposition fighters in Somalia's Baidoa. aljazeera.com Heavy clashes broke out in Baidoa, Somalia between federal troops and armed opposition groups.
(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). President Trump's Billionaire Boy's Club. commondreams.org A new investigation by Public Citizen reveals that 57 individuals within the Trump administration, excluding President Trump, are individually worth as much as $100 million, eight of whom are billionaires. The analysis underscores the growing economic divide between the average American worker, who earns $65,000 a year, and the politically-connected individuals who hold the power to address the economic strain facing the general populace. Of the 57 ultra-wealthy individuals identified, 31 have personal assets exceeding $100 million, while the remainder have assets reaching $100 million. Forty of them are runni…
(2026-08-17). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). Democratic Voters Are Fired Up. portside.org Democratic Voters Are Fired Up |
(2026-08-17). Ansar Allah Announces Attacks on Saudi Ship in Red Sea, Saudi-Backed Forces in Yemen's Marib Province. news.antiwar.com Ansar Allah military spokesman Yahya Saree announced on Monday an attack on a Saudi ship in the Red Sea and strikes on Saudi-backed forces in Yemen's Marib province, as the conflict in Yemen continues to escalate. Saree said that Yemeni forces struck what he called a "Saudi-led coalition landing ship" and four accompanying warships with …
(2026-08-17). Consumers Frozen Out Of Tariff Refund Bonanza. levernews.com 
(2026-08-17). Real disposable income of Belarusian households up 8% in H1 2026. eng.belta.by The real disposable money income of individuals is calculated as monetary income minus taxes, duties, and fees adjusted bearing in mind the index of consumer prices for goods and services.
(2026-08-17). GMB forced to apologise for Reform UK lies. thecanary.co 
Reform UK has been accused of many things in 2026, but a tendency towards honesty is not one of them. The latest example of a Reform politician telling porkies came on 16 August when Nadhim Zahawi peddled some rubbish about Count Binface. Now, Good Morning Britain have been forced to apologise on the man's behalf: Today,@GMB […] | By
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). Retail trade in Belarus up 8.1% in January-July 2026. eng.belta.by One-day retail sale volume per capita came at Br33.6 as against Br30.7 year-on-year.
(2026-08-16). Chinese-Canadian youth engage with traditional culture in Chongqing. ecns.cn The "China-Canada Youth Cultural Heritage Conservation International Volunteer Service" program and the China-Canada (Chongqing) Youth Cultural Heritage Art Exchange Camp were held in Chongqing from August 5 to 13.
(2026-08-17). From Michigan to Florida: Is Foreign Policy Becoming the Democratic Party's New Electoral Fault Line? moderndiplomacy.eu When Money Stops Being Enough Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan should be read carefully. It does not prove that the Democratic Party has turned against Israel, nor that money has suddenly lost its power in American elections. El-Sayed won a close race, but the result is difficult to dismiss. El-Sayed was hardly vague about where …
(2026-08-17). Torrential rains flood homes and roads across Lima, Peru. aljazeera.com Heavy rains have flooded oads in Lima, while river overflows, landslides, and road closures continue to affect Peru.
(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). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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.
(2026-08-17). CAIR slams Abbott's 'anti-Muslim stunt' on Texas airport washing stations. aljazeera.com Abbott accuses airports of religious discrimination over wudu stations, calls for federal investigation.
(2026-08-17). DTE Maha Post HSC 2026 D Pharm Admission: Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended, for the third time, the last date of application and submission of online form for admission in First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-17). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-17). The Phillies Bats Come Alive in a Weekend Sweep of the Twins. whyy.org For once, the Hittin' Season podcast will live up to its name. The Phils' bats broke out in sweeping the Twins in Minnesota thanks to huge weekends by first baseman Alec Bohm and third baseman Bryson Stott. On this week's edition of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher recap the series, including Andrew Painter's uneven start Sunday, Jesus Luzardo as the team's latest "ace," and answer some mailbag questions, too.
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). AIPAC Poured Over $1M Into House Race for Term That Will Last Just 3 Months. truthout.org AIPAC and other allied outside groups have spent millions of dollars trying to defeat a left-of-center candidate in a House race for a term that would last only a few months, in a race that will be decided Tuesday. United Democracy Project (UDP), AIPAC's super PAC, has reported that it has poured $1.2 million into opposing progressive candidate Aisha Wahab and backing moderate Democrat… |
(2026-08-17). US Military Claims Legal Compliance Amid Unlawful Killings. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Members of Yemen's African community protest against a US airstrike that hit a migrant detention center in Saada, Yemen, May 11, 2025. | © 2025 Mohammed Huwais/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-08-17). The Receipts: Stephen A. Smith Earned That NABJ Thumbs Down Award [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Dave Kotinsky / Getty | Stephen A. Smith, sir, my brother in hair lines that died on the cross, I'm going to hold your hands when I say this — you should sit this one out. | The
(2026-08-17). Florida lawmaker leads smear campaign against defenders of Palestinian rights. electronicintifada.net State representative Michael Gottlieb levels bigoted campaign against Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and has touted Netanyahu's "meting out terror."
(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.
(2026-08-17). EDB: Inflation in Belarus will remain below 7% ceiling in 2026. eng.belta.by We expect that by the end of 2026, inflation will remain below the ceiling set by the National Bank, EDB analysts said.
(2026-08-17). CA Rideshare Drivers Are Set for Union Certification. Can They Win a Contract? truthout.org After a yearslong battle for worker rights that pulled the governor's office and state legislators into the fray, Uber and Lyft drivers in California are on the doorstep of having their own union to negotiate with the rideshare giants. Can they win contracts? That answer isn't nearly as clear. At a celebratory news conference Tuesday, organizers of the California Gig Workers Union… |
(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). Singapore's Maritime Strategy Under Pressure. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Singapore's ascendancy as a maritime nation-state is perhaps one of the best instances of strategic foresight and anticipation in modern economic history. Through leveraging favorable geographical location, superior infrastructure, and strong governance, the city-state has established itself as a vital link in global supply chains, making use of its ports and …
(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). Black Man Found Hanging From Tree In Raleigh, Police Say It's 'Being Investigated As A Suicide'. newsone.com 
(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). 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.
(2026-08-17). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-08-17). 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). Stephen A. Smith Vs. NABJ: The 'Thumbs Down' Award Beef Explained. newsone.com 
Source: Dave Kotinsky / Getty | Stephen A. Smith found himself facing a new wave of criticism this weekend after the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Why Did Stephen A. Smith Receive the NABJ's "Thumbs Down" Award?: | According to the NABJ, the "Thumbs Down" Award…
(2026-08-17). Ronaldo hints at retirement: "This might be my last year in football" thecanary.co 
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked speculation about his future after revealing that 2026 could be his final year on the football pitch, in a statement that opens the door to the end of an exceptional career spanning more than two decades. Speaking during an interview with Vogue magazine, Ronaldo said that retirement was now […] | By
(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.
(2026-08-17). WHYY Newscast for Monday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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…
(2026-08-17). Industry challenged to create more employment pathways for youth. sanews.gov.za Industry challenged to create more employment pathways for youth | Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Mmapaseka Steve Letsike has challenged South African businesses to open their doors to more young people and create meaningful pathways from education and training into employment. | Delivering her keynote address at the recent 80th anniversary celebration of Aberdare Cables in Johannesburg, Letsike said industry has a critical role to play in addressing youth unemployment and ensuring that South Africa's industrial development translates into opportunities for young…
(2026-08-17). Forest access ban in effect in 25 districts across Belarus. eng.belta.by A ban on entering forests is in effect in 25 districts of Belarus, while restrictions have been imposed in the remaining areas.
(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). 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.
(2026-08-17). 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). 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). Black Adults And Their Families Face Worsening Financial Stability. popularresistance.org The Trump-Vance administration inherited a strong labor market with record employment and wage gains. But after a year of the administration's economic mismanagement, workers are feeling more vulnerable to the softening labor market. While the president is busy touting the stock market's performance, working people and families are expressing concerns about job security and affordability. This is evident in the Federal Reserve's latest Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED), which shows an increase in the number of adults who worry about finding or keeping a job.
(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…
(2026-08-16). 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). Reconnecting our Past to the Present: Wisconsin LGBTQIA History Project, Landmarks Program. wibailoutpeople.org 
Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project | Landmarks Program Together, we can make sure our history will BE SEEN. Visibility is power. When communities are targeted, their landmarks become powerful spiritual destinations. LGBTQ historic markers truly serve everyone: they inspire knowledge, understanding, compassion, empathy, and advocacy in unexpected, ongoing and immeasurable ways. However, there are now over …
(2026-08-17). South Korea Expresses Hope for US-North Korea Talks After Trump Announces Scaled-Back Military Drills. news.antiwar.com The office of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has said that it hopes President Trump's "friendly relationship" with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un will lead to "meaningful dialogue" between Washington and Pyongyang. The statement came after President Trump announced that he was scaling back a joint US-South Korean military exercise that began on …
(2026-08-17). Democracy Now! 2026-08-17 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 17, 2026; "Operation Puppet Master": Trump Admin Spied on Minnesota Activists & Unions After ICE Killings; Exclusive: Palestine Action Lawyer Rajiv Menon Breaks Silence on Facing Contempt Charges in U.K.; "The Nerd Reich": Author Gil Durán on Big Tech Fascism, Peter Thiel, JD Vance & the War on Democracy | Headlines for August 17, 2026; "Operation Puppet Master": Trump Admin Spied on Minnesota Activists & Unions After ICE Killings; Exclusive: Palestine Action Lawyer Rajiv Menon Breaks Silence on Facing Contempt Charges in U.K.; "The Nerd Reich": A…
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). Lukashenko: Belarus, Indonesia are committed to expanding partnership. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the country celebrates Independence Day.
(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). Trump Orders Pentagon To 'Reduce' Drills With South Korea. popularresistance.org US President Donald Trump said on 17 August that he ordered the Pentagon to "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea — just hours before the drills were due to start. | "Based on my very good relationship with Kim Jong Un, of North Korea, I am not happy with the fact that the US has, long ago, agreed to participate in Joint Military Exercises with South Korea," the US president said on Truth Social. | "These exercises are not only costly, with much of these costs paid for by the United States of America (as usual!), but send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile, to a Co…
(2026-08-17). 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?
(2026-08-17). Explosion reported at school in Afghan capital Kabul. aljazeera.com The cause of the blast and the number of casualties have not been confirmed, with the Taliban government yet to comment.
(2026-08-17). Iran War drives British inflation higher and threatens new cost-of-living shock — media. infobrics.org Despite progress in bringing down Britain's inflation, the war in Iran has reversed that trend.
(2026-08-17). Belarus attends Kind-Hearted Journey project launch ceremony in Beijing. eng.belta.by Diplomats from the Belarusian Embassy in the People's Republic of China took part in a ceremony to launch the Kind-Hearted Journey project in Beijing as part of the China — SCO initiative.
(2026-08-17). AES Countries Rebuke Nigerian President. popularresistance.org The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has condemned Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for fueling "frustrations between peoples bound by history, geography, and fraternity." | The bloc comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger summoned the Nigerian Chargé d'Affaires to a meeting in Burkina Faso's capital, Ouagadougou, on August 6, to protest against Tinubu's blaming the three Sahelian countries for Nigeria's security woes. | Multiple security crises plague Nigeria: Boko Haram ravaging the north, bandit attacks in the northwest, and communal violence in the central region driven by a contest for land…
(2026-08-17). Premier12 Will Expand to 16 Teams and Will Determine Two Olympic Berths. radiohc.cu Havana, August 17 (RHC) — The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) announced today that the 2027 Premier12 will bring together 16 teams for the first time, will have four phases, and will award two Olympic berths for Los Angeles 2028. | The WBSC's premier baseball tournament will thus expand its competitive landscape, with a route that will begin in November 2027 and will finish at the Tokyo Dome, the venue reserved for the Super Round and the medal games. | The 16 teams will be divided into four groups of four during the initial round, from which the top two teams from each group will advance to a s…
(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). Xinjiang Disinformation 2.0 Raised and Debunked. wibailoutpeople.org 
(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). 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). WHYY Newscast for Monday 5:00 p.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). A FRAYING EMPIRE Ray McGovern Col. Ann Wright THE WORLD THIS WEEK. scheerpost.com The machinery of American empire is beginning to buckle under the weight of its own wars. With weapons stockpiles dwindling, military bases damaged and exhausted service members enduring extended deployments and deteriorating conditions, the gulf between Washington's ambitions and its actual capabilities is becoming impossible to conceal. On The World This Week, Consortium News Editor-in-Chief …
(2026-08-17). NABJ President Explains Why Stephen A. Smith Got a Thumbs Down Award. capitalbnews.org 
The National Association of Black Journalists handed out five Thumbs Down Awards at its annual convention in Atlanta on Saturday — the most in the organization's history. One recipient created a big stir and overshadowed the others: Stephen A. Smith. The ESPN host and YouTube personality was singled out for his "recurring public pattern of …
(2026-08-17). How China's Green Transition is Breaking OPEC's Leverage. juancole.com By | (
(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). 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). 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.
(2026-08-17). 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…
(2026-08-17). 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…
(2026-08-16). 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). 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.
(2026-08-17). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-17). 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.
(2026-08-17). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-08-17). Bank regulator clears a Trump family crypto venture to open a national trust bank. nationofchange.org 
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(2026-08-17). Belarus' Yahor Varapayeu fifth at 2026 Lima Grand Prix in Lima. eng.belta.by Belarusian Yahor Varapayeu stopped within one step of a medal at the 2026 Lima Grand Prix in Lima, Peru.
(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). Strike by Egyptian textile workers: A turning point for the Middle East. wsws.org The question posed by the new protest movement of Egypt's powerful working class is how to overcome the political mechanisms that have repeatedly fragmented and contained workers' struggles.
(2026-08-17). Jeffries Says He Opposes Medicare for All — Which Would Save 114k Lives Yearly. truthout.org House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) has said that he now opposes Medicare for All, flipping on his previous stance just as Democrats are on the cusp of potentially winning back control of the House. Medicare for All is "not legislation that I am currently cosponsoring or that I support," Jeffries said in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday. Jeffries declined to say… |
(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). The U.S. State Department Is Celebrating Lies About the Monroe Doctrine. worldbeyondwar.org 
The U.S. State Department has shamelessly published a video celebrating "imperialism" and "dominance" of the Western hemisphere under the banner of the Monroe Doctrine, complete with falsified history and grotesque omissions. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(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). Is Trump stumbling into a wiser North Korea policy? responsiblestatecraft.org On Sunday, President Donald Trump abruptly
(2026-08-17). Britain's Jodrell Bank Observatory faces closure as £2.8 million science funding withdrawn. wsws.org Publicly funded science is being reorganised around the requirements of British capital, with the open-ended investigation of nature squeezed out wherever there is no immediate commercial or strategic interest.
(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.
(2026-08-16). 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.
(2026-08-17). 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). EXCLUSIVE: leaked documents explode Unite's denials of Graham's husband's bullying of staff. thecanary.co 
Earlier in August 2026, Maddison Wheeldon exposed, for the Canary and Skwawkbox, bullying and misogyny toward staff by Jack Clarke, husband of Unite union general secretary Sharon Graham. Skwawkbox first revealed Clarke's conduct — and Graham's attempts to have recordings of it destroyed — several years ago, but new and exclusively leaked union transcripts of […] | By
(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). 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.
(2026-08-17). 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). A "Pacific-First" Reality Check. fpif.org In geopolitics, words do matter, and sometimes a deletion says a lot more than a thousand-page defense white paper. The Pentagon's recent move to quietly strip the word "Indo" from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, reverting to its Cold War-era title of the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), was officially framed as a "nostalgic gesture" to But the concept of "Indo-Pacific" was never just about geographical description. It was a deliberate geopolitical f…
(2026-08-17). Neoliberal Policy Hollowed Out Universities. Now They Are Collapsing. truthout.org If education is indeed the great vehicle of social and economic mobility, then higher education is no longer delivering the promise of the "American dream." In fact, this "dream" has become a fiscal nightmare. Colleges and universities saw 9,000 job cuts and buyouts in 2025, and several college closures, mergers, and looming budget crises have already been announced in 2026. |
(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). 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). From Black Power to hip hop: The evolution of Mopreme Shakur. therealnews.com 
"[Tupac] fans know—he really cared about the people. 'Keep Ya Head Up,' 'Brenda's Got a Baby,' 'Papa'z Song,' 'Dear Mama' were addressing issues in our communities. You know what I mean?" | "[Tupac] fans know—he really cared about the people. 'Keep Ya Head Up,' 'Brenda's Got a Baby,' 'Papa'z Song,' 'Dear Mama' were addressing issues in our communities. You know what I mean?" Black Panthers,video
(2026-08-17). From DMs to data: How an anonymous platform is turning students' stories into fuel for change in North Macedonia. globalvoices.org 
The creators of Digital Student Voice asked 'What if these individual stories could become evidence of systemic problems?'Originally published on Fo…
(2026-08-17). Trump cuts South Korea drills, nods to North Korea as US focus shifts to Iran. infobrics.org The Trump administration is scaling back the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises with South Korea while US forces remain entangled in the Middle East amid the war in Iran. The decision comes alongside the withdrawal of the last US aircraft carrier deployed in the Western Pacific.
(2026-08-17). Come la Difesa italiana si è trasformata in una succursale di assistenza all'Ucraina. strategic-culture.su L'Italia è disposta a lasciarsi coinvolgere sempre più nella fase attiva del conflitto con la Russia, nonostante le possibili conseguenze disastrose? | Segue nostro Lo scorso anno, nel discorso sullo stato dell'Unione 2025, è stato ufficialmente pubblicato il bando per selezionare i membri fondatori della nuova Alleanza UE-Ucraina per i droni (EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance). Non si trattava di un semplice tavolo di consultazione politica, m…
(2026-08-17). Presidente Lula da silva conserva liderazgo en carrera presidencial brasileña. radiohc.cu El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, encabeza las preferencias para las elecciones de octubre próximo con el 41 por ciento, frente al 36 por ciento del senador Flávio Bolsonaro, según una encuesta divulgada este lunes. | Tal resultado corresponde a la décima edición del sondeo BTG/Nexus, realizado del 14 al 16 de agosto, y confirma la ventaja del mandatario en la primera vuelta de los comicios generales. | La pesquisa, contratada por el banco BTG Pactual, muestra una ligera recuperación de Lula respecto a la medición anterior, del 10 de agosto, cuando registró el 40 por ciento. | Flávio Bolsonaro,…
(2026-08-17). Sandinistas' Work During 16 Years Of Governing From Below Enabled Them To Regain Power. popularresistance.org Many revolutions or socialist governments existed the 1970s besides Nicaragua that later lost power or abandoned their socialist ideology by the 1990s. These include Mozambique, Angola, Zimbabwe, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Tanzania, Congo (Stanleyville), Afghanistan, Grenada, almost in El Salvador, Portugal, Spain, and Ethiopia. In addition, the Communist Soviet Union collapsed (now 15 countries), along with East Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, and Albania. | When the Sandinistas lost the 1990 election these other socialist leaderships were already disintegrating or had alread…