(2026-08-27). Six consequences of six months of war in Iran. tribune.com.pk 
Six months after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the war that President Donald Trump has called a "little excursion" has become a deeply unpopular stalemate that threatens to derail his presidency. | Iran has not surrendered, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted, and there is no clear path to ending the conflict that Trump once predicted would be over in four weeks. | Now, in apparent recognition that further military strikes won't force concessions from Iran, the US is reverting to a campaign of economic pressure in hopes of further weakening Iran's governmen…
(2026-08-27). Oil extends losses on hopes for Middle East talks to ease supply woes. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending a streak of losses, on expectations that talks between Iran and Qatar might open the Strait of Hormuz and reduce supply disruptions from the war in the Middle East. | Brent crude futures were down 41 cents, or 0.5%, to $87.43 a barrel, in line for a fourth day of declines. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 37 cents, or 0.5%, to $81.86, in line for a fifth day of losses. | Iran and Oman are working on finalising details of an agreement to control the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source said on Wednesday, after Iran's…
(2026-08-27). Australian Labor government further intensifies war-related powers over university staff. wsws.org The Albanese government is creating a wartime-like atmosphere, directed against countries deemed to be threats to Australian national security or foreign relations, particularly China, Russia and Iran.
(2026-08-27). Iran Inflicts 'Unprecedented Damage' On CIA Installations Across West Asia. popularresistance.org Iran "inflicted billions" in "unprecedented damage" on US intelligence facilities across the region throughout its many waves of retaliatory strikes launched in response to Washington and Tel Aviv's war against it, NBC News reported exclusively on 25 August. | "Iranian missile and drone attacks have inflicted damage on US intelligence posts and surveillance hardware in the [region] that is more extensive than any destruction [US] spy agencies have endured," and the damage will "cost billions of dollars to repair," the report said, citing four sources.
(2026-08-27). Report unsafe, illegal electricity connections to save lives. sanews.gov.za Report unsafe, illegal electricity connections to save lives | As Eskom continues to observe Electricity Safety Month in August, it has urged South Africans to report unsafe electricity connections and help save lives. | Eskom Senior Manager for Occupational Health and Safety Miranda Moahlodi said communities face serious safety risks linked to "illegal connections, low-hanging and exposed wires, cable theft, infrastructure vandalism and attacks on electricity workers". | "Eskom has reported around 200 public safety impacts linked to electricity-related incidents, and we remain concerned that many more incidents…
(2026-08-27). Iranian president urges Muslim states to prevent attacks from their soil. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Thursday that Muslim states should not allow their territories to be used to launch attacks against other Muslim nations. | "Defending Iran does not mean hostility toward Muslim nations or neighbouring countries," Pezeshkian said in an address broadcast on Iranian state television during the 40th International Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran. | "No Islamic country should allow its territory to be used as a launchpad for aggression against another Islamic country. No Islamic country should seek its own security through the insecurity of its neighbours," he said. | Ref…
(2026-08-27). Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts. tribune.com.pk 
Qatar's prime minister will visit Tehran on Thursday in a bid to relaunch diplomacy after the US and Iran traded recriminations over Washington's promise to increase economic pressure on Tehran by targeting its trade partners for sanctions. | A Gulf neighbour of Iran and a US ally, Qatar has served as a back-channel negotiator for the warring parties and played a direct role in securing the June ceasefire that briefly led to a cessation of hostilities. | The visit comes as the war nears its sixth month with fighting largely paused but no diplomatic breakthrough in sight. Both sides are at odds over control of…
(2026-08-27). The Truth Behind Trump's Trade War With Canada. popularresistance.org Donald Trump has restarted his trade war with Canada, and it is likely that it will blow back on the US economy. | This August, Washington and Ottawa participated in talks to negotiate a new trade deal, but Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that the US government made last-minute demands for control over Canada's trade deals, critical minerals, and French language policies. | "The US introduced at the last hours, in the last hours, efforts to restrict our ability to have other trade deals", Carney explained in a press conference. "We're the partner of choice in many respects for countries around the wo…
(2026-08-27). Purge Palantir! NNU Organizes National Protest Actions Against Fascist Palantir In Health. indybay.org The National Nurses Union is organizing a national day of action to demand the removal of Palantir for it's attack on healthcare workers, patients and role on supporting genocide…
(2026-08-27). Ben Shapiro's anti-Muslim film is nothing new. aljazeera.com Shapiro's film recycles decades-old anti-Muslim tropes to portray critics of Israel's genocide in Gaza as extremists.
(2026-08-27). US Declares Palestine Action 'Terrorist' Group. popularresistance.org The Trump administration announced that it is designating U.K.-based Palestine Action and two other left wing groups as global "terrorist" groups on Wednesday, escalating its McCarthyist crackdown against the left and the Palestine solidarity movement. | The administration is placing sanctions on Palestine Action, a direct action group that has worked to disrupt the pipeline of arms shipments to Israel amid the Gaza genocide. Trump has also targeted Italian tech collective Autistici/Inventati, which the State Department claims has ties to U.S. activists, and Masar Badil, an international group that works toward P…
(2026-08-27). Gaza Genocide continues, on the Pretext of . . . Kites. juancole.com
(2026-08-27). Sunday 9/6: FREE PALESTINE * Chevron Fuels Genocide * Boycott Chevron * Boycott Israel * STOP ICE. indybay.org I-80 overpass on Sacramento Ave & San Luis- Richmond, East Bay, CA…
(2026-08-27). Thai national arrested at OR Tambo with 50 suspected parrot eggs. sanews.gov.za Thai national arrested at OR Tambo with 50 suspected parrot eggs | A 50-year-old Thai national has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after allegedly attempting to smuggle 50 parrot eggs out of South Africa in a homemade incubator bag. | The suspect was arrested on 20 August 2026, following an intelligence-driven operation involving the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment's (DFFE) Environmental Management Inspectorate, known as the Green Scorpions, SAPS Crime Intelligence and Border Police, with support from the Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit. | Preliminary investigations i…
(2026-08-27). Cuba denuncia en Viena impacto de medidas coercitivas impuestas por EE.UU. radiohc.cu Representantes cubanos en el 67 período de sesiones del Grupo de Trabajo B de la Organización del Tratado de Prohibición Completa de los Ensayos Nucleares (CTBTO) denunciaron en Viena, Austria, los graves impactos de las medidas coercitivas unilaterales impuestas por Estados Unidos a Cuba. | Se refirieron en particular al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que afecta la plena participación de la nación caribeña en los mecanismos de cooperación técnica y científica de la Organización. | Pese a estas limitaciones, los representantes cubanos reiteraron su firme compromiso con el multilateralismo y con un mund…
(2026-08-27). Board of Peace Chief Blasts Israel For Ignoring Gaza Truce. news.antiwar.com The Board of Peace's High Commissioner Nickolay Mladenov warned Israel that continuing to attack Gaza is extending the conditions that caused Hamas to attack on October 7, 2023. "These strikes do not change the status quo that produced 7 October 2023. They preserve it." Mladenov told the UN Security Council on Wednesday. "Will another strike …
(2026-08-27). Wednesday 9/2: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-08-27). The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). Amid earthquake disaster in Venezuela, US stages talks between puppet government and right-wing opposition. wsws.org The abject subservience of both sides of the table was summed up by the Financial Times, which reported that the government made no mention whatsoever of freeing former president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores from their US prison cells.
indiatimes.com (2026-08-26). Facebook-parent Meta reaches nearly $18 billion settlement over social media's mental health impact on children Facebook-parent company Meta has agreed to a multi-billion-dollar legal settlement worth nearly $18 billion, resolving claims brought by dozens of US states alleging that the tech firm engineered Facebook and Instagram to addict minors, misled the public regarding user safety and illegally harvested private data from underage users.
middleeasteye.net (2026-08-26). My land is forbidden to me: Israels settlement push encircles JeninLand seizures, demolitions and military expansion are transforming the northern West Bank, as settlers return to areas evacuated two decades ago
(2026-08-27). Iran's Ghalibaf says Iran will 'defeat the enemy' in economic war. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the country is facing an "all-out economic war", saying that the government, backed by the people, the private sector and other branches, will "defeat the enemy in this arena". | Ghalibaf made the remarks on Thursday in a message marking Government Week that started on August 24. He stressed the importance of national unity, solidarity and cooperation among different branches of the government to overcome the country's current challenges. | He said supporting the government does not mean overlooking its shortcomings, but rather trusting it to better serv…
(2026-08-27). US panel calls for sanctions on Modi-linked RSS members, urges Bhagwat visa revoked. geo.tv Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses students during the India International Movement to Unite Nations 15th Anniversary Championship Conference in Mumbai, India, August 6, 2026. — ReutersRights groups say RSS promotes intolerance towards minorities.US…
(2026-08-27). Thieves raid bronze age collection in 'super-fast' Spain museum heist. aljazeera.com It is not immediately known how many of the 50-plus mainly gold objects from the Treasure of Villena were taken.
(2026-08-27). Integrated transport services, preferential policies fuel Zhangjiajie's summer travel boom. ecns.cn As the summer travel season draws to a close, Zhangjiajie in Hunan Province continues to see robust inbound and inter-provincial tourism. Integrated transport enhancements, coupled with people-oriented services, have consistently invigorated Zhangjiajie's summer cultural and tourism consumption.
(2026-08-27). Chinese Olympic champion Liu Xiang seeks public advice over post-retirement arrangements. ecns.cn Chinese Olympic champion Liu Xiang on Wednesday publicly sought advice on whether to take up a coaching position or accept a one-time settlement offered by Shanghai sports authorities.
(2026-08-27). Nearly 1,500 missing in Nepal and China after devastating Himalaya flood. tribune.com.pk 
Nearly 1,500 people, including at least 800 foreigners, are missing across Nepal and China's Tibet, authorities said on Thursday, after a wall of mud and rock collapsed into a Himalayan river, sending catastrophic floods through towns and valleys. | Rescuers in Nepal used helicopters to search for survivors and drop emergency supplies to thousands cut off after Wednesday's disaster swept a rugged mountainous region thronged by trekkers and pilgrims linking Lhasa in Tibet with the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu. Police said they expected the death toll to rise beyond 165. | "This will…
(2026-08-27). Trump's ICE Has Detained More People Than the Population of Atlanta. portside.org Trump's ICE Has Detained More People Than the Population of Atlanta |
(2026-08-27). August Bebel's death and the revival of socialism in prewar Japan. links.org.au 
Seiya Morita details how August Bebel's death in distant Germany sparked an unlikely revival of socialism in pre-war Japan.
(2026-08-27). 'Misleading and factually incorrect': FO rejects reports claiming CDF Munir visited Iran as US envoy. tribune.com.pk 
The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday rejected claims that Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Iran as an envoy of United States President Donald Trump or Washington, saying the visit was undertaken in the context of Islamabad's ongoing mediation efforts between the US and Iran. | "I would also highlight that claims by certain quarters that the Chief of Army Staff and the Chief of Defence Forces visited Iran as envoy of President Trump or the US are misleading and factually incorrect, as his visit was undertaken purely in the context and backdrop of Pakis…
(2026-08-27). Muchova and Mensik win US Open mixed doubles title. tribune.com.pk 
The Czech team of Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik won the US Open mixed doubles Wednesday, saving two match points in a nervy semi-final and then pulling through in a tight final. | The pair survived a second-set pummeling in the championship decider in New York to edge Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Flavio Cobolli of Italy, 6-3, 1-6, 10-6. | Mensik, a singles semi-finalist at this year's French Open, sealed the triumph with a searing ace to the backhand corner. | Another Mensik ace saved one of two match points earlier in the evening when the Czech pair edged the Russians Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev…
(2026-08-27). Unite for People Peace and Planet! Building Unity Fight For Our Lives Democracy Tour, August 27-31, 2026 (Info). wibailoutpeople.org 
From Building Unity: Thursday, August 27, 2026, we will take off from Milwaukee and head to Oneida where the Oneida Nation will co-host a community meal and conversations with us. Then we will spend the weekend in Green Bay, joining at least four other tour stop events. If anyone in the Green Bay/Oneida Area would …
(2026-08-27). How Sliman Mansour And Colleagues Built An Art Movement For Palestine. popularresistance.org Hardly four years after the 1967 Six-Day War, I was stunned by the sudden appearance of a new group of visually striking and contextually strong paintings. The works were by a young artist from the West Bank town of Birzeit. There he stood on the side of the exhibition hall, a handsome, tall, red-haired man, talking humbly about his work. Perhaps few had heard of Sliman Mansour in those days, when he held his first solo exhibition at the East Jerusalem YMCA. But it was my first encounter with Sliman, with whom I would go on to build a long-standing friendship.
(2026-08-27). Twelve dead as over 150 wildfires rage across northeastern Algeria. aljazeera.com More than 150 fires spread in a single day across several of Algeria's provinces, killing at least 12 people.
(2026-08-27). China allocates 30,000 relief supplies to support Xizang. ecns.cn China on Wednesday allocated 30,000 items of disaster-relief supplies, including tents, heating stoves, quilts, clothing, folding beds and moisture-proof mats, to support relief efforts following a huge mudslide in Gyirong County, Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
(2026-08-27). Sunken ship sparks fight on Israel's right over militia's violent legacy. aljazeera.com Altalena wreck fuels Netanyahu-Ben-Gvir rivalry, with each claiming to be heir of Irgun militia.
(2026-08-27). Nepal Flood Disaster: Nearly 1,500 Missing After Devastating Himalayan Flash Flood. moderndiplomacy.eu Nearly 1,500 people, including almost 800 foreign nationals, were missing across Nepal and China's Tibet on Thursday after a massive collapse of mud and rock sent catastrophic floodwaters through Himalayan towns and valleys. The disaster struck a rugged mountainous corridor connecting Lhasa in Tibet with Kathmandu, an area heavily visited by trekkers and pilgrims. Nepali …
(2026-08-27). Russian intelligence chief confirms meeting with CIA director during Moscow visit. tribune.com.pk 
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin on Thursday confirmed that he met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe, who arrived in Moscow earlier this week. | In remarks to journalists in the Russian capital, Naryshkin described the meeting with Ratcliffe as "nothing unusual," saying their talks were "part of our working format." | "During the meeting, we discussed several issues that fall within the purview of intelligence services. And intelligence services' purview is a rather delicate and specific matter," the SVR chief added. | The Kremlin confirmed Wednesday that Ratcliffe visited Mo…
(2026-08-27). Palestinians mourn 'Camel of Hardship' artist Sliman Mansour. aljazeera.com Palestinians have mourned prominent artist Sliman Mansour at a public funeral in the occupied West Bank.
(2026-08-27). Sino-Russian archaeologists complete 2026 fieldwork in Russia's Altai region. ecns.cn A joint Chinese-Russian archaeological team has completed its excavation and survey work in Russia's Altai region, the Collaborative Research Centre for Archaeology of the Silk Roads announced on Wednesday.
(2026-08-27). Elon Musk becomes the latest Nazi decorated by the Zelensky regime. wsws.org In honoring Musk, a committed ideological fascist and the world's leading promoter of the global far-right movement, the Zelensky regime is once again exposing the fraud of those who claim that Ukraine is fighting for "democracy."
(2026-08-27). Uzma Khan seeks early hearing for second time against alleged violation of Imran's hospital transfer. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's sister Dr Uzma Khan on Thursday filed another application before the Supreme Court (SC) seeking an urgent hearing of her contempt petition against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other respondents over the alleged non-implementation of the court's August 18 order directing Imran's medical examination and treatment at Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad. | Last week, the apex court had directed that Imran be shifted to Shifa International Hospital for treatment for the next few days and instructed the government to arrange weekly meetings between him a…
(2026-08-27). Mass Banner Drop in Response to Fascist Banner Drop in Sacramento. indybay.org 12+ banners dropped in response to Patriot Front banner drop in Sacramento…
(2026-08-27). China dispatches 111 more rescuers after mudslide hits border port in Xizang. ecns.cn China has dispatched another 111 fire and rescue personnel to the mudslide-hit border port in Xizang Autonomous Region to assist with emergency response operations, CCTV News reported on Thursday.
(2026-08-27). Philadelphia Housing Authority set to bring 85 affordable homes to Strawberry Mansion. whyy.org 
(2026-08-27). Beijing sees surge in cross-border travel during summer. ecns.cn Cross-border tourism, business travel and visits to family members have remained strong during the summer season, with passenger traffic at Beijing's ports steadily increasing.
(2026-08-27). China's digital industry revenue tops 20 trillion yuan in H1. ecns.cn China's digital industry generated 20.71 trillion yuan (about $2.86 trillion) in revenue in the first half of the year, up 13.6% year on year, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Tuesday.
(2026-08-27). Health committee finds no evidence old AC caused fire that killed 14 newborns. tribune.com.pk 
The cause of the fire that killed 14 newborns at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) remained unclear, with the National Assembly's health committee reporting conflicting accounts about what triggered the blaze, including claims that a spark came from an old air conditioner despite being told the unit had not been working for a long time. | Speaking to the media after an unofficial visit to PIMS on Thursday, committee chairman Dr Mahesh Kumar said that the CCTV footage also did not establish that the AC was the source of the fire, while possible faults in the oxygen pipeline and electrical wiring…
(2026-08-27). "They Threw Me to the Wolves" portside.org "They Threw Me to the Wolves" |
(2026-08-27). Call for social and solidarity economy to drive inclusive growth. sanews.gov.za Call for social and solidarity economy to drive inclusive growth | Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Mmapaseka Steve Letsike has called for the social and solidarity economy (SSE) to move beyond the margins of South Africa's economy and become a key vehicle for creating jobs, expanding ownership and delivering more inclusive economic growth. | Delivering the keynote address at the Catalyst Now South Africa Social and Solidarity Economy Symposium on Thursday, Letsike said South Africa needed to build economic institutions that translated the constitutional values of d…
(2026-08-27). US labels Palestine Action a terror group, founder says 'that's rich'. aljazeera.com Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori tells Jazeera that US sanctions designating the group a terrorist organisation.
(2026-08-27). Guizhou 'Village T' show brings ethnic fashion to New Zealand Fashion Week. ecns.cn Guizhou "village T", a fashion showcase rooted in the ethnic cultures of southwest China's Guizhou Province, made its debut at New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) in Auckland on Thursday.
(2026-08-27). South Korea media commission says Meta's youth protection changes should apply globally. tribune.com.pk 
South Korea's media regulator said on Thursday that measures proposed by Meta to curb potentially addictive features for young users should ideally be applied worldwide, as Seoul considers tighter rules on how social media platforms serve minors. | The Korea Media and Communications Commission (KMCC) said in a statement to Reuters that social media companies needed to take greater responsibility for protecting children and teenagers and pointed to seven bills pending in the country's parliament aimed at strengthening youth protections online. | The commission "believes that to create an environment in which Ko…
(2026-08-27). Understanding the CKU Railway: Kyrgyzstan Beyond the Debt Trap Narrative. moderndiplomacy.eu The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railways has been in the spotlight recently. Many observers have highlighted the project, which connects trade routes from China (Kashgar) through Kyrgyzstan to Andijan in Uzbekistan and then on to Europe, as part of an era of power centralization in Central Asia, particularly in Kyrgyzstan. There are also perceptions that this is Chinese …
(2026-08-27). The irresistible rise and fall of Evo Morales. links.org.au 
Against all the odds, Evo Morales built a political career that led to the pinnacle of power. Pablo Stefanoni looks at how did he did it, and the nature of his legacy.
(2026-08-27). Climate NGOs and Foundations: The Hidden Conflicts of Interest. wattsupwiththat.com We must prioritize human flourishing over alarmist dogma. Only then can we harness energy for all, not just the elite-funded few.
(2026-08-27). Hormuz Blockade drives Indonesia to seek to Halt all Oil Imports, install 100 GW Solar. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia has just He said, "We must no longer import even a single barrel of oil, God willing, in the shortest possible time." | That statement is, of course, hyperbole. But much reducing petroleum imports for electricity generation is doable on a short timetable. | It is safe to say that Indonesia does not bulk large in the American imagi…
(2026-08-27). How a glacier collapse may have caused Nepal-Tibet disaster. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-27). Xi to attend SCO summit, pay state visit to Kyrgyzstan, Egypt. ecns.cn From August 30 to September 3, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2026 in Bishkek, and pay a state visit to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt upon the invitation of President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday.
(2026-08-27). Yaya Toure becomes first African coach to lead a team into Champions League. aljazeera.com Ivory Coast legend Toure takes Slovan Bratislava into the group phase two months after joining the Slovakian club.
(2026-08-27). Norway's King Harald in 'extremely serious' condition, palace says. aljazeera.com Europe's oldest reigning monarch has been in hospital in Oslo since August 17, suffering from a blood disease.
(2026-08-27). Yayoi Kusama, Japan's 'queen of polka dots', dies at 97. aljazeera.com Kusama turned her hallucinations into works that ranged from polka dot paintings to 'Infinity Mirror Rooms'.
(2026-08-27). Review into fatal New Zealand landslide finds multiple warnings were ignored. wsws.org Tauranga City Council failed to act on repeated warnings about the risks posed by the location of the Beachside Holiday Park, where six people were killed in a landslide in January.
(2026-08-27). How far will the US-Canada trade war go? aljazeera.com Canada and the US risk a full-scale trade war after a breakdown in talks.
(2026-08-27). China-Africa cooperation expands wildlife conservation efforts. ecns.cn A China-Africa exchange program on biodiversity conservation was recently held in Kenya, bringing together officials, experts, researchers and students from China, Kenya and Tanzania to teach young people about protecting the wildlife and the environment.
(2026-08-27). Gold prices decline by Rs3,500 per tola in local market. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices declined in global and local markets on Thursday, while silver prices increased. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $35 per ounce to $4,605. | According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA) in the local market, the price of gold decreased by Rs3,500 per tola to Rs483,036. The price of 10 grams of gold fell by Rs3,001 to Rs414,125. | Meanwhile, the price of silver increased by Rs50 per tola to Rs7,329. The price of 10 grams of silver also rose by Rs43 to Rs6,283. | Read: Gold up as global rates hit 3-month high | On Wednesday, the gold market…
(2026-08-27). Nepal-Tibet floods: What happened, what caused them and who is missing? aljazeera.com At least 160 killed after a Himalayan glacier collapse triggered catastrophic floods along the Nepal-Tibet border.
(2026-08-27). Rescuers search for survivors after devastating Nepal floods leave over 160 dead. geo.tv A man wades through muddy waters following devastating floods in Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 27, 2026. — ReutersNepal flash flood kills scores, toll set to rise.Hundreds of foreign travellers missing after disaster.Helicopters drop aid, search for survivors.
(2026-08-27). Thursday 8/27: Palantir OUT! NNU nurses to participate in nationwide protests against Palantir. indybay.org Palantir Palo Alto…
(2026-08-27). Police launch manhunt for a murder suspect. sanews.gov.za Police launch manhunt for a murder suspect | Police in Moeka Vuma, near Makapanstad in the North West, have launched a manhunt for a 41-year-old man who is wanted in connection with the brutal murder of three people. ⚪ This is as the South African Police Service (SAPS) intensifies its fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and serious and violent crimes perpetrated against women, children and vulnerable groups during Women's Month. ⚪ The 41-year-old James Mohajane is wanted for the murder of his girlfriend and her sister, as well as her sister's boyfriend. ⚪ "It is alleged that the three vict…
(2026-08-27). 'We seen some treasure': Feds say trio in Wilmington's '6ixers' gang bragged online, taunted victim after Dover robbery. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? A house party in Dover took a dark turn after the host told four unwelcome guys from Wilmington, who had arrived after midnight, to hit the road. | Instead, according to federal court records, they pulled masks over their faces, whipped out guns and proclaimed they were "6ixers" — a Wilmington street gang whose name is a twist on the 76ers, Philadelphia's pro basketball team. | They approached one guest who had a reputation as an online influencer and ordered him to em…
(2026-08-27). 2026 Guangzhou Huangpu International Tennis Open to offer $177,000 prize purse. ecns.cn The 2026 Guangzhou Huangpu International Tennis Open, an ATP Challenger Tour 100 event, will be held from Sept. 13 to 20 in the Guangzhou Development District, the organizing committee announced on Wednesday.
(2026-08-27). "He was a great lead and a great friend" : Montreal airport worker denounces systematic safety violations following Oscar Robayo's death. wsws.org A Montreal Airport worker, who worked alongside Robayo, contacted the The italics are correct; no change needed. to speak out about the fatal incident. He was especially incensed by the attempts of Samsic Assistance, Robayo's employer and a globally operating provider of "business services," to place the blame on the victim.
(2026-08-27). Affordability? Trump's foreign policy is driving up interest rates. responsiblestatecraft.org Over the last month, he has engaged in two controversial and rare interventions in financial markets. The first came in early August when the U.S. Treasury
(2026-08-27). Sunday 8/30: BEYOND THE HEADLINES: REPORTING BACK FROM THE WEST BANK. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive, San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-08-27). China's NEV sales rise from 1.37 million to 16.49 million over five years. ecns.cn China's annual new-energy vehicle (NEV) sales rose from 1.367 million to 16.49 million during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), while their share of new-car sales climbed from 5.4% to 47.9%, Xin Guobin, vice minister of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), said Wednesday at a State Council Information Office press conference in Beijing.
(2026-08-27). Ramp worker Oscar Robayo crushed to death in workplace accident involving passenger jet at Montréal Trudeau Airport. wsws.org A worker who spoke with the World Socialist Web Site described a disastrous combination of cutting corners, broken equipment and a general high-pressure working environment overseen by the subcontractor Samsic that led to Robayo's death.
(2026-08-27). How Buryat fashion designer Oksana Alkhunsaeva stitched her life back together in Russia. globalvoices.org 
(2026-08-27). PM Shehbaz lauds Saudi envoy's contribution to strengthening bilateral ties. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki in a farewell call at the prime minister's house in Islamabad following the completion of the envoy's official tenure, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. | According to the PMO, the prime minister congratulated the "Saudi Ambassador on the successful completion of his official assignment" and lauded his "outstanding contribution" towards further strengthening the deep-rooted fraternal and strategic ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. | "The prime minister conveyed his warmest regards and best wi…
(2026-08-27). Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic has died, UN official says. aljazeera.com This is a breaking news story.
(2026-08-27). Punjab orders review of fire-safety arrangements at health facilities after PIMS tragedy. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday ordered an urgent review of fire-safety arrangements at public-sector health facilities across the province, while the Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) also directed both public and private hospitals to strengthen emergency preparedness following the deaths of 14 newborns in a fire at Islamabad's Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). | On early Wednesday morning, a fire broke out on the third floor of the Mother and Child Hospital at PIMS. Fifteen newborns were in the ward at the time. Fourteen suffered severe burns and later died, while one child survi…
(2026-08-27). Systemic Problems And Complaints in the Pacifica Elections Growing. indybay.org There are serious issues with the Pacifica Foundation election process.
(2026-08-27). 13-year-old with little coding experience earns over 18,000 yuan from AI study tool. ecns.cn A 13-year-old girl from Shanghai with little programming experience earned more than 18,000 yuan ($2,680) in net income from an AI-powered study tool, placing third at a 48-hour sales competition in Hangzhou.
(2026-08-27). Pa. may ban cellphones in schools. Some Delco and Hershey educators say they're already seeing results — without pouches. whyy.org 
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(2026-08-27). Is Europe's Economic Power Really Moving From West to East? thinktank.pk Europe's economic story is no longer simply about Germany, France, Italy and Spain. A new look at Eurostat data shows that the European Union's economic centre of gravity has been gradually shifting eastward and toward some smaller, faster-growing economies. The most important message is not that Europe's traditional economic powers are collapsing. Rather, their dominance …
(2026-08-27). Brown Mogotsi bail application postponed. sanews.gov.za Brown Mogotsi bail application postponed | The bail application of alleged criminal fixer, Oupa Brown Mogotsi, has been postponed by the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court to 1 September 2026. | According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Mogotsi is applying for bail on new facts. | "
(2026-08-27). Tuesday 8/25: "I Care About Peace" Series: Visions of Peace from Youth. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oJo8eMR……
(2026-08-27). Thursday 9/17: Mennonite Action Mass Call. indybay.org Zoom | actionnetwork.org/events/september-2026-……
(2026-08-27). Pro-Israel Democrats picked for top roles on key US House committee. aljazeera.com The decision comes at a fractious time for the party amid a growing divide among its voters over US aid to Israel.
(2026-08-27). Saturday 10/3: Aya Khalaf Benefit Concert Featuring the Palestinian Youth Ensemble. indybay.org Alcazar Theater – 650 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-08-27). At least 12 dead, 54 injured as wildfires ravage northeastern Algeria. aljazeera.com Six people in critical condition as a severe heatwave fuels 154 wildfires across Algeria in a single day.
(2026-08-27). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-08-27). Canada And Creeping US Isolation. popularresistance.org The thing I loved first and most about those evidently vicious trade talks the Canadians recently attempted with the Americans is how they blew up in the Trump regime's faces at five minutes to 12 (almost literally) last Friday night. | The working assumption on the American side was that, money and profit being all that count anymore, they could pin those ever-understated Canadians to the wall and force them to sign a deal they couldn't refuse. Then they refused, with other than their customary politesse. | The thing I loved second most is how Mark Carney, who ordered his people to abort the talks an hour before…
(2026-08-27). Friday 8/28: Follow-Up to Democratic Socialism vs.Revolutionary Communism Presentation and Q&A on 8/27. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-08-27). Saturday 8/29: San José Protest & March. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José 95117…
(2026-08-27). UAE red meat export registration deadline extended. sanews.gov.za UAE red meat export registration deadline extended | South African farms and feedlots supplying livestock for red meat exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been given more time to comply with mandatory registration requirements. | Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp announced on Wednesday that the deadline for farms and feedlots to complete the registration process under Veterinary Procedural Notice 59 (VPN-59) has been extended to 31 December 2026. | The extension is intended to prevent disruptions to South Africa's red meat exports to the UAE while producers and provincial state veterinarians complete…
(2026-08-27). Fenerbahce stun Lyon in Champions League. tribune.com.pk 
Goals from Vedat Muriqi and English defender Archie Brown helped Fenerbahce stun Lyon in the Champions League on Wednesday and qualify for the league phase. | With the teams locked at 1-1 from the first leg in Istanbul a week ago, the Turks opened up a 2-0 lead on the night in the first half in southeastern France. | Exciting Belgium winger Malick Fofana gave Lyon hope in the second half but Lois Openda and Kail Boudache had further strikes ruled out for offside and Fener held on. | Hungarian Barnabas Varga scored a brace and former Real Madrid forward Luka Jovic added another as AEK Athens cruised into the le…
(2026-08-27). Beijing's first cross-provincial subway line begins trial run. ecns.cn Beijing Subway Line 22, the capital's first urban rail route linking neighboring Hebei Province, began emptyload trial operations Tuesday, according to the Beijing Major Projects Construction Headquarters Office and BII Railway Transportation Technology Holdings Company Limited.
(2026-08-27). Supreme Court boosts Trump's attack on mail-in voting. wsws.org Trump will attempt to use the uncertainty surrounding the elections fomented by his baseless charges of election fraud and compounded by his attack on mail-in voting to manipulate the elections and possibly suspend them altogether.
(2026-08-27). Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns, Chris Stapleton and a Cooper DeJean lookalike contest in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org The Philadelphia Eagles play the Washington Commanders on Friday in a preseason matchup at Lincoln Financial Field, but don't expect to see starters like Cooper DeJean. For that, you'll have to check a lookalike competition for the young defensive back at Libertee Grounds on Thursday night. Also, Chris Stapleton and Lady A are in the area this weekend, proving Philly likes things a little bit country and a little bit rock 'n roll. (You're old enough for those shows if you understood the reference.) | "Let freedom ring" is the rallying call for both an immersive educational event at the National Constitution Cente…
(2026-08-27). Single gas price for all consumers needed as existing slab system needs review: petroleum minister. tribune.com.pk 
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik on Thursday stressed that the need to transition to a single fair gas price for all consumers, saying that the existing system of slabs needs to be revisited. | According to a statement issued by the Petroleum Division, Malik chaired a meeting with the SSGCL chairman and Board of Directors, managing director and senior management in Karachi to review the company's performance, key achievements, operational challenges and future reform priorities. | Malik highlighted that gas prices had not been increased for the past year, while the increase in gas circular debt had nearly…
(2026-08-27). ILWU Workers Fight C&H Union Busting; Black Teamsters Demand Accountability. indybay.org On Pacfica's CRD, ILWU Workers Fight C&H Union Busting; Black Teamsters Demand Accountability; Dr. David Martin Charges DARPA, Fauci, and Congress in Cover-up of US Bioweapon Secrets…
(2026-08-27). France's Guendouzi attacked by Lyon fans at Champions League match. aljazeera.com Players and staff clashed after Turkish football club Fenerbahce beat Olympique Lyon 2-1 to reach the Champions League.
(2026-08-27). For the defense of immigrants and the abolition of the immigration Gestapo. wsws.org This is the third of six resolutions adopted unanimously by the Ninth National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US).
(2026-08-27). Czech pair Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik win US Open mixed doubles. aljazeera.com Duo secure first Grand Slam trophy as a team after defeating Switzerland's Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli of Italy.
(2026-08-27). Police probe 'assault allegations' in cricketer Carse-linked incident. aljazeera.com Unclear whether England cricketer Brydon Carse had a role in the alleged assault being investigated by police.
(2026-08-27). Palestinian children return to school under threat of Israel demolition. aljazeera.com As new school year begins, children in West Bank's Masafer Yatta face threat that their schools may not remain standing.
(2026-08-27). Fury and grief as parents of Pakistan infant fire victims demand answers. aljazeera.com Funerals have begun for the 14 babies who were killed in a fire at Islamabad's Institute of Medical Sciences.
(2026-08-27). Israel's attack on Abu al-Duhur marks a new threshold in Türkiye-Israel relations. unitedworldint.com By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist Israel's attack on 18 August on the Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria's Idlib province was a significant development not only in terms of the security balance in Syria but also for Türkiye-Israel relations. The targeting of the airbase, situated approximately 70 kilometers from the Turkish border, signals a significant shift …
(2026-08-27). 6th Asian Herpetology Conference held in Chengdu. ecns.cn The 6th Asian Herpetological Conference (AHC) and the Editorial Board Meeting of Asian Herpetological Research (AHR) were held from Aug. 22 to 25 in Chengdu, southern China.
(2026-08-27). Why 9 to 5 Still Resonates Today. portside.org Why 9 to 5 Still Resonates Today |
(2026-08-27). Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook denounces Trump's mortgage fraud claims. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has doubled down on its accusations against Cook, despite a Supreme Court ruling in her favour.
(2026-08-27). Friday 8/28: Flowers of the Earth – Brazil (Mato Grosso do Sul), Santa Cruz Premiere. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street | Santa Cruz, CA…
(2026-08-27). The rise and fall of 'resistance' hero Alexander Vindman. responsiblestatecraft.org On paper, Alexander Vindman's loss in last week's Florida Democratic Senate was a shocking upset. After all, Vindman had a 16-to-1 fundraising
(2026-08-27). Spurs set-up League Cup tie with Liverpool. tribune.com.pk 
Savio scored on his Tottenham debut as Spurs advanced to a third-round League Cup tie with Liverpool following a comfortable 5-1 win over Charlton on Wednesday. | Spurs, four-times winners of the League Cup, started their Premier League season with a humiliating 3-0 loss away to Brentford last weekend. | But it was a different story at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with two goals in four minutes late in the first half from Mikey Moore and Dominic Solanke leaving the hosts in command before substitute Kevin Danso scored with his first touch, meeting a free-kick with a flicked header in the 67th minute. | Brazi…
(2026-08-27). Early action and respect for IHL can prevent acute food insecurity in armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN Security Council open debate on conflict-related food insecurity, 25 August 2026, New York…
(2026-08-27). Pakistan's girls fight for their place in the boxing ring. tribune.com.pk 
Sweat trickling down her face, aspiring teenage boxer Hoorain Zahra works on a punch combination, eager to follow in the footsteps of her idol Aliya Soomro. | Soomro, 21, made national headlines last year after winning an international bout in Bangkok in a rare feat for a young woman from Pakistan, where patriarchal and cultural norms dictate that girls and women belong at home, not at gyms or sports clubs. | Women boxers recently captured the nation's attention again when Fatima Zahra, 22, became Pakistan's first female Commonwealth Games boxing medallist, winning bronze in the 60kg category in Glasgow in lat…
(2026-08-27). Brazil sues chat platform Discord over failure to protect child users. aljazeera.com Lawsuit is latest instance of Brazil taking aggressive steps to rein in tech giants over child safety issues online.
(2026-08-27). Israel is not heading for civil war. aljazeera.com Israel's bitter political divisions obscure a broad consensus on Jewish supremacy, occupation and military force.
(2026-08-27). National Steel Car Rank-and-File Committee leader on the fight against piecework, union betrayal, and the path forward. wsws.org The National Steel Car Rank-and-File Committee (NSC-RFC) was founded by shop floor workers in June 2023, on the eve of the last strike, after it became clear to them that the United Steelworkers (USW) bureaucracy would not wage a genuine fight for workers' demands.
(2026-08-27). Two unvaccinated Pennsylvanians dead as measles epidemic accelerates. wsws.org Pennsylvania has confirmed 393 cases across 28 counties, nearly two-thirds of them in adults, as national kindergarten vaccination falls to its lowest level on record.
(2026-08-27). Nepal flood death toll rises to 270: police. tribune.com.pk Devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have killed at least 270 people, Nepali police said in an update Thursday, a day after the disaster. | Chinese state media had earlier reported "major casualties" from a mudslide at a Tibet border hub with three dead, taking the total killed to at least 273. | Nearly 1,500 people, including at least 800 foreigners, are missing across Nepal and China's Tibet, authorities said, after a wall of mud and rock collapsed into a Himalayan river, sending catastrophic floods through towns and valleys. | Rescuers in Nepal used helicopters to search for sur…
(2026-08-27). Sri Lanka salvage draw in second Test after battling Dinusha denies India. aljazeera.com Dinusha's 133 not out, his second century of the match and third in four innings, helps the hosts avoid defeat.
(2026-08-27). US Kills Four on Suspected Drug Boat. news.antiwar.com US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced it had targeted a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, and Green Berets conducted anti-drug operations in Ecuador. President Donald Trump ordered increased military operations in Central and South America against cartels. "Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere executed a lethal kinetic strike on a go-fast vessel operating along established …
(2026-08-27). Kathleen Stock is Right About UK's Role in Climate — But Wrong About What's Making Things Worse for Brits. wattsupwiththat.com There is indeed a great deal of work to be done, as Stock says. It begins with accurate description rather than mood music, with cost-benefit accounting rather than moral symmetry between a rigorous empirical literature and its caricature and with the plain recognition that a country responsible for roughly 1% of global emissions cannot save the planet by impoverishing itself first. Localism without data is just another, more comfortable, form of the same exhaustion.
(2026-08-27). Wildfires on Indonesia's Borneo island turn the air toxic. aljazeera.com Locals on Indonesia's Borneo Island are struggling to breathe as the smoke from wildfires is turning the air toxic.
(2026-08-27). Olympic champion Ma Long invites Taiwan youth to visit Chinese mainland. ecns.cn Olympic table tennis champion Ma Long on Tuesday invited young people from Taiwan to visit the Chinese mainland for sports training, competitions and study activities, as he addressed a cross-Strait youth exchange event held in Shanghai.
(2026-08-27). 'Swept away': Nepal families search for relatives after devastating floods. aljazeera.com About 180 people have been killed and 1,400 are missing, with numbers expected to rise significantly.
(2026-08-27). Documents Reveal Trail Of Unreported Millions From Israeli Military To US Universities. popularresistance.org The Israeli Ministry of Defense and Israeli defense companies have directed millions in unreported funding to U.S. university research programs for weapons development, sponsoring research directly or serving as the pass-through entity for the funding, a Drop Site investigation has found. | A sample of state and university audits, foreign-funding disclosures, and other institutional records identified millions of dollars in financial ties over the last two decades between the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MOD), Israeli weapons manufacturers, and American universities, much of which does not appear consistently in…
(2026-08-27). OpenAI says it detected malign activity months before Hugging Face attack. aljazeera.com ChatGPT creator says AI agents collaborated and delegated work in hacking, calling themselves a 'collective'.
(2026-08-27). Westbury engagement session places gun violence under the spotlight. sanews.gov.za Westbury engagement session places gun violence under the spotlight | As part of efforts to end gun violence, the Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety will today participate in a community engagement session hosted by Gun Free South Africa. ⚪ "The choice of Westbury as the venue is significant, as the community continues to grapple with the devastating impact of gun violence, with innocent lives lost, and families left to mourn their loved ones," the Committee said ahead of Thursday's session. ⚪ Gun Free South Africa is a non-government organisation committed to reducing gun…
(2026-08-27). As Zelensky begs for 'more money, weapons,' $10 Mn European tanks gather dust in Ukrainian forests. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's Western-supplied tanks are reportedly spending more time concealed or in reserve as Russian and Ukrainian drones reshape frontline warfare. Leopard tanks remain valuable, but crews now face tighter operating conditions, forcing Kyiv to adapt its armour units and retrain personnel for drone warfare.
(2026-08-27). ICRC Vice President: Arms Trade Treaty must be translated into action. icrc.org Speech given by Jàºrg Lauber, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the 12th Conference of States Parties – Arms Trade Treaty, 24 August 2026, Geneva…
(2026-08-27). Al Jazeera reports from hospital in flood-hit Nepal. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera reports from hospital in Kathmandu, after flash floods swept through several districts in Nepal.
(2026-08-27). If Imran Khan Meets a Mohamed Morsi-Style Fate, Who Benefits Most? thinktank.pk The most consequential question surrounding Imran Khan's imprisonment may no longer be simply how long he will remain behind bars. It is what could happen to Pakistan's political system if his imprisonment were to end in a Mohamed Morsi-style tragedy. This is a hypothetical scenario, not a prediction. There is no established evidence that Imran …
(2026-08-27). Zelensky fails to stop Putin's war machine: Russia adds 48 Su-35S to arsenal since February 2022. hindustantimes.com Russia has reportedly added up to 48 Su-35S fighters to its fleet since 2022, far outpacing Ukraine's claimed seven losses. Despite Western weapons and air-defence support, Moscow continues expanding its frontline fighter force, raising fresh questions over Ukraine's ability to counter Russia's growing airpower.
(2026-08-27). Xi urges all-out rescue, relief efforts after mudslide hits border port in Xizang. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out efforts to search and rescue people who are missing after a mudslide in Nepal caused casualties at Gyirong border port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Wednesday morning.
(2026-08-27). Rain delays start of Pakistan-England Lord's Test. tribune.com.pk 
Due to rain in London, the Lord's Test between Pakistan and England is likely to get underway late. The poor weather has been forecast throughout the day. However, the organisers remain hopeful that play will begin at some point on the opening day. | At present, covers are in place over the pitch and the surrounding areas. The pitch had grass on it until a day ago, prompting the team management to consider going in with either four pacers or three fast bowlers and a spinner. A final decision will be made after the pitch is inspected again once the rain stops. | The opening partnership of Imam-ul-Haq and Azan A…
(2026-08-27). Friday 9/4: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-08-27). EBALDC property manager seeks ways to retaliate against tenant. indybay.org Effie's House, a 21 unit residential building in Oakland, owned by EBALDC, and managed by Znae Richmond.
(2026-08-27). Gary is Majority Black and Out of Power. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-27). Accused 9/11 mastermind, 3 co-defendants to stand trial in 2028. tribune.com.pk 
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused of masterminding the September 11, 2001, attacks in the US, and three alleged co-defendants will stand trial beginning on June 5, 2028, according to media reports on Wednesday. | US military judge Lieutenant Colonel Michael Schrama rejected prosecutors' request to begin proceedings in 2027, Fox News reported. | Schrama ruled that the prosecution's proposed January 11, 2027, trial date did not allow sufficient time to resolve pending pretrial matters. | "A realistic trial date must account for the hearing and resolution of pretrial evidentiary and compliance motions," Fox News qu…
(2026-08-27). Next Governor Has The Power And Duty To Stop The F-35 Training. popularresistance.org On January 7, 2027, Vermont's next governor can end a grave injustice. The next governor possesses the constitutional authority to order an immediate halt to the F-35 training flights operating from Burlington International Airport (BTV). This is a legal, moral, and public health imperative, grounded in facts the U.S. Air Force itself provided. | The Air Force's own 2013 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is unambiguous and its damning. It reveals that training with F-35 jets amidst the city neighborhoods surrounding the runway at Burlington International Airport exposes 6,663 civilians, 1,200 of whom are child…
(2026-08-27). DPSA launches Strengthening Ethics, Integrity and Green Governance project. sanews.gov.za DPSA launches Strengthening Ethics, Integrity and Green Governance project | The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) in partnership with the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada, will this afternoon officially launch the Strengthening Ethics, Integrity and Green Governance (SEIGG) project. | The launch will be led by the DPSA Acting Director-General, Willie Vukela. | "SEIGG is a five-year initiative (2025—2030) funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Cowater International, with a budget of over R50 million," the Department of Public Service and Administration sai…
(2026-08-27). Ukrainian workers destroy army recruitment vehicle in expanding protests against "busification" wsws.org The growing confrontations between Ukrainian workers and forced mobilization exposes the lie that Ukrainian society uniformly supports the disastrous imperialist proxy war.
(2026-08-27). Entertainment unions intensify campaign for corporate tax handouts as film subsidy race to the bottom accelerates. wsws.org As public funds bankroll corporate relocation, entertainment unions enforce the competitive framework and suppress a unified struggle against job destruction.
(2026-08-27). Honoring William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr., 2026 International Underground Railroad Month. indybay.org Leidesdorff's legacy continued into the Gold Rush, when his American River lands became a contested geography of slavery and freedom. Although he died tragically on May 18, 1848, at the young age of 37, his presence shaped the political climate that ultimately led California to enter the Union as a free state. His life affirms that the Underground Railroad was not solely an Eastern phenomenon; it was a global system of Pan African mobility, legal strategy, and maritime resistance that reached all the way to the Pacific Rim.
(2026-08-27). Saturday 10/3: Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair. indybay.org The Humanist Hall 390 Twenty-seventh St., Oakland | *Enter through the back next to 415 Twenty-eighth St.
(2026-08-27). North Korea condemns US arms sale to South Korea, vows strong response. tribune.com.pk 
North Korea's Foreign Ministry on Thursday denounced a US decision to approve the sale of missiles and related equipment to South Korea, vowing to respond "strongly and immediately" to hostile acts in various areas, state media KCNA reported. | The remarks come as US President Donald Trump has renewed overtures to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, expressing interest in another meeting and saying this month that Kim had responded to his outreach. Analysts say Pyongyang has shown little official willingness to resume talks. | "We once again and clearly recognised the expression of the US open attitude to be alwa…
(2026-08-27). Pentagon NATO Review Sets Out US Troop Options for Europe. moderndiplomacy.eu Pentagon Sets November Deadline for Troop Options A Pentagon review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe will produce at least four sets of options for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by November 6, well ahead of the review's December completion deadline, according to a document seen by Reuters. The six month review, announced in June, has …
(2026-08-27). Chikunga calls for measurable action on women's empowerment. sanews.gov.za Chikunga calls for measurable action on women's empowerment | Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has called for a shift from symbolic commitments to measurable action on women's empowerment, warning that South Africa's progress on gender equality is being undermined by unemployment, violence and weak implementation of laws and policies. | Speaking at a National Press Club and stakeholder engagement at the UNISA School of Business and Leadership on Wednesday, Chikunga said the country had made significant gains since the 1956 Women's March, but that the eco…
(2026-08-27). Chinese private space firm delivers first complete satellite export to Southeast Asia. ecns.cn Chinese commercial space company GalaxySpace on Tuesday completed the development, launch, and on-orbit delivery of a complete satellite for Thailand's Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA). It marks the first time that a Chinese commercial space company has exported a complete satellite to a Southeast Asian country.
(2026-08-27). We're Teaching Kids Scarcity in an Age of Abundance. wattsupwiththat.com Students shouldn't be left to form a worldview based on TikTok videos. We should teach them where energy comes from, how it impacts their futures, and what it will need from them. Fear is a lousy career counselor. A generation convinced the future is already finished will not build the grid that future requires.
(2026-08-27). 12,000 Starbucks Workers Call for Boycott of Law-Breaking Coffee Chain. portside.org 12,000 Starbucks Workers Call for Boycott of Law-Breaking Coffee Chain |
(2026-08-27). Is Mark Ruffalo anti-Semitic? aljazeera.com Ruffalo is accused of anti-Semitism for calling out the family behind an impending media deal.
(2026-08-27). PSX up 800 points after holiday reopen. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) stayed firmly in the green at midday on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index up 805.08 points, or 0.45 per cent, at 178,175.78. | The market reopened after a one-day closure on Wednesday for Eid Miladun Nabi. Buying gathered quickly after the opening bell. By 9: 40am, the index had already gained more than 1,100 points and was hovering near 178,534. It later touched an intra-day high of 178,650.01 before some profit-taking set in. The session low so far was 178,010.21. | Tuesday's close of 177,370.70 had left the index just short of a level that had acted as resistance fo…
(2026-08-27). China remains EU's top goods supplier in Q2. ecns.cn China was the European Union's largest source of goods imports in the second quarter of 2026, accounting for 21.9% of the total, while the United States ranked second with a 14.1% share, Eurostat said Wednesday.
(2026-08-27). UEFA set to withdraw FIFA boycott threat. tribune.com.pk 
Thursday's draw for this season's Champions League has been somewhat overshadowed by the latest developments in the dispute between UEFA and FIFA over plans to bring private financing into the World Cup, with European football's governing body expected to drop a threatened boycott of global competitions. | UEFA, whose clubs and national teams dominate football's global economy, reacted furiously when it emerged in late July that Gianni Infantino's FIFA was aiming to create a commercial subsidiary to run its biggest events, such as the World Cup and Club World Cup. | The proposal would have allowed private inve…
(2026-08-27). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-27). Italy withdraws support for Infantino, but Cannavaro backs FIFA chief. aljazeera.com Italian Football Federation says its decision is based on Infantino's recent initiatives on international competitions.
(2026-08-27). Chaos mars Fenerbahce's Champions League qualifying win over Lyon. aljazeera.com Fenerbahce's French midfielder Guendouzi was attacked by Lyon fans after he mocked them at the end of the match.
(2026-08-27). Wednesday 8/26: Stop Rigging The Election At KPFA & Pacifica! Purged KPFA Candidates Speak out. indybay.org KPFA | 1929 MLK Blvd/University | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-08-27). A Giant "Grandmother" Tree Sparked a New Struggle to Block Trump's Border Wall>. theintercept.com 
(2026-08-27). Aidian Port on China-Vietnam border resumes customs clearance. ecns.cn Aidian Port in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region reopened Tuesday, resuming customs clearance services after flood damage forced a temporary suspension.
(2026-08-27). Sunday 9/20: Voices from Holy Land Online Film Salon: "The Palestinian Exile – 78 Years and No Future" indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-September2026…
(2026-08-27). Wednesday 9/30: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-08-27). Sri Lanka rally against India to keep test alive. tribune.com.pk 
Sonal Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha forged a century-plus stand to propel Sri Lanka to 329-6 at lunch on the final day, keeping alive their chances of saving the second and final test against India on Thursday. | Made to follow on, Sri Lanka are 116 runs ahead with four wickets in hand. Dinusha's 55 not out is his fourth consecutive 50-plus score in the series. Dinusha has raised 111 runs with Nuwantha for the unbroken seventh wicket. Nuwantha is on 46. | India lead the two-test series 1-0. | Sports Desk added: Sri Lanka, who started Wednesday at 265-8 in reply to India's 503-9 declared, were folded for 290 and…
(2026-08-27). Stop Line 5! Water IS Life! wibailoutpeople.org Major Line 5 fuel leak! Call on Governor Evers to take action now! (608) 266-1212 To see a video recording of what happened in the land near the Bad River People, go here: www.facebook.com/share/v/17y7KVaec3/ Indigenous Camp to Protect the Porcupine Mountains and Lake Superior Starts! You'll find full details and ways …
(2026-08-27). Chilean students protest strip-searches as Kast government, media remain silent. wsws.org The students of Rayen Mapu, their parents and their teachers have demonstrated courage and democratic conviction in the face of state violence.
(2026-08-27). Philippine DHL workers strike against warehouse closure. wsws.org Logistics workers at the DHL Supply Chain warehouse in Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila have been on strike for more than a week in a battle for their jobs.
(2026-08-27). Customarily married couples have until 31 August to regularise unregistered unions. sanews.gov.za Customarily married couples have until 31 August to regularise unregistered unions | By Sihle Manda | The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has urged couples in unregistered customary marriages to regularise their unions before the looming 31 August 2026 deadline. ⚪ Speaking to Newzroom Afrika on Thursday, Deputy Director-General of Operations at the DHA, Thulani Mavuso, said the department was concerned about the legal difficulties that arise when customary marriages remain unregistered. ⚪ The registration allows couples to comply with the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act of 1998, and provides legal proof…
(2026-08-27). NFL champions Seattle Seahawks sold to Khosla Group for record $9.6 billion. aljazeera.com The price tag is an NFL record for a franchise sale and the second-highest valuation in North American sports history.
(2026-08-27). Growing unrest, resistance to the break-up of the Volkswagen Group. wsws.org The executive board of the Volkswagen Group has begun preparing workers at the core VW brand for an extension of the cutbacks that began at the end of 2024. The process could ultimately end in the break-up of one of the world's largest car makers.
(2026-08-27). Trial for 9/11 accused, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, set for June 2028. aljazeera.com After two decades at Guantánamo Bay, trials for four alleged 9/11 conspirators have been set for 2028.
(2026-08-27). US Army moves to deploy tiny nuclear reactors at remote bases for smooth power supply. geo.tv The US flag insignia is seen on the sleeve of a US Army servicemember's uniform.— ReutersArmy says factory-built reactors could generate up to 20MW electricity each.Programme, known as Janus, aims to deploy first reactor by Sept 2028.Technology is intended to provide power to…
(2026-08-27). World Cup 2034 hosts Saudi Arabia back Infantino amid FIFA crisis. aljazeera.com Saudi football federation says it supports Infantino's 'efforts' as he garners support to remain in power as president.
(2026-08-27). Police ramp up attacks; protest exposes candidate homeless-hostile past. indybay.org Protest in front of Bookstore Santa Cruz trumpets opposition to mayoral candidate Ryan Coonerty's past history and recent statements exposing his sympathy for the Mayor Fred Keeley's intensifying anti-homeless policies.
(2026-08-27). Annalena Baerbock als Symbol der aktuellen politischen Elite Deutschlands. strategic-culture.su Werden wir sie vergessen, nachdem sie die UN verlassen hat, in den USA geblieben ist und Professorin an der Columbia University geworden ist? | Die Nachricht, dass Annalena Baerbock Professorin an der Columbia University werden mà∂chte, hat viele àºberrascht. Ich kann fà∂rmlich spàºren, wie irgendwo deutsche Satiriker und Kabarettisten in Trà§nen ausbrechen. Ich sehe auch die Freude der Gràºnen voraus, denn das unvergessliche Duo Baerbock-Habeck hat der Partei nur Unglàºck und sinkende Umfragewerte beschert. Ich bin mir auch sicher, dass man in Russland nicht gerade gut von ihr…
(2026-08-27). China In Photos: China has formulated nearly 200 key standards for AI sector. ecns.cn China has so far formulated nearly 200 key standards for artificial intelligence (AI) to steer the sector toward sound and orderly development.
(2026-08-27). Kenya's world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin Marathon. aljazeera.com An undisclosed injury has forced Sebastian Sawe to withdraw from next month's Berlin Marathon.
(2026-08-27). dtic to host a public webinar on Block Exemptions for Promotion of Exports. sanews.gov.za dtic to host a public webinar on Block Exemptions for Promotion of Exports | The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition will co-host a public webinar on Block Exemptions for Promotion of Exports with the Competition Commission of South Africa on 31 August 2026. | The Block Exemption for the Promotion of Exports was promulgated by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau in terms of the Competition Act in 2025. | "The aim is to provide South African exporters with a formal legal basis to collaborate in export markets without contravening competition legislation," the Department of Trad…
(2026-08-27). Mudslide hits near border port in Xizang, people reported missing. ecns.cn A mudslide struck near Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Wednesday, with people reported missing, local authorities said.
(2026-08-27). ICRC president: At 77, the Geneva Conventions remain indispensable to humanity and global stability. icrc.org Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, to mark the 77th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 on August 12th.
(2026-08-27). Pakistan name Under-19 squad for England tour. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan have named a 15-member Under-19 squad for their tour of England, with Farhan Yousaf appointed captain for a campaign featuring one Youth Test and four one-day internationals. | The tour begins on September 2 with a four-day Youth Test against England at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground, followed by ODIs at Arundel, Guildford and Wormsley. | Farhan, a right-handed batsman, led Pakistan to the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup title in December and will be joined by nine players who have previously represented the national Under-19 side. | The squad features four fast bowlers including Mohammad Sayyam, Abdul Subhan, R…
(2026-08-27). US Soldiers And Contractors Begin Ground Operations In Ecuador. popularresistance.org The government of Daniel Noboa, through a ministerial agreement, has allowed US soldiers and contractors to enter Ecuador without a visa, even if they are not working on security operations. | For several years now, Ecuador has been experiencing its worst security crisis in history due to a territorial dispute between drug trafficking gangs over control of drug trafficking routes and illegal mining operations. It is estimated that the largest amount of cocaine in the world passes through Ecuador, primarily bound for the United States and Europe.
(2026-08-27). When International Institutions Cannot Stop States from Walking Away: The IWT and the Limits of International Law. moderndiplomacy.eu The continuing proceedings under the Indus Waters Treaty have exposed an uncomfortable contradiction at the heart of the international system: international institutions can create legal mechanisms to manage disputes, but they cannot always compel powerful states to participate in them. The latest developments in the Indus Waters Treaty proceedings demonstrate both the resilience and the …
(2026-08-27). Malaysia's former PM Ismail Sabri charged with concealing assets. aljazeera.com Sabri, 66, pleaded not guilty to allegedly failing to provide a complete declaration of assets.
(2026-08-27). Qatar PM to visit Tehran to relaunch diplomacy between US and Iran. geo.tv Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani attends the Arab Ministerial Committee meeting in Amman, Jordan April 21, 2022. — ReutersQatar plans to discuss ways to de-escalate regional tensions.Visit comes as Iran war approaches its…
(2026-08-27). Trump crosses Lake Ontario on map, renames it 'Lake America'. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump posted a video of him crossing out Lake Ontario on a map and writing 'Lake America' instead.
(2026-08-27). 82-year-old Chinese athlete wins world masters title in 80m hurdles. ecns.cn China's Ding Ming, aged 82, won the men's 80-meter hurdles title in 15.99 seconds in the M80 final at the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Tuesday.
(2026-08-27). Shanghai Pudong Airport opens 110squaremeter infant care space. ecns.cn Shanghai Pudong International Airport opened a new family space Wednesday near Gate C77 in Terminal 2, offering more than 110 square meters of facilities for travelers with infants and toddlers.
(2026-08-27). Evaluation of EcoSec's Microeconomic Initiatives in Libya 2019-2024. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). The Pacific strengthens commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). Lightning bolt strikes Mecca's clock tower. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-27). From Lionel Messi, Kanye West to Taylor Swift: Celebrities Are 'Protected' by Israeli Security Teams. orinocotribune.com
(2026-08-27). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). What triggered the catastrophic flood on the Nepal-Tibet border. geo.tv
(2026-08-27). What caused catastrophic floods in Nepal? US monitor points to 'glacial collapse' not quake. ptcnews.tv
(2026-08-27). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). Renewed call from UN Secretary-General and ICRC President to adopt rules on autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). Michigan 8 case is part of a broader pattern of repression. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-08-27). Restoring hope: five years of MHPSS support for repatriated families in Central Asia. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). How a 95 percent drop in Hormuz traffic changed global shipping. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-27). Trump's New Sanctions on Iran Risk Strengthening its Government and harming US Credibility. juancole.com
(2026-08-27). More US Sanctions on Iran Uncertain To Bring Results: Ynet. orinocotribune.com
(2026-08-27). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). China In Photos: China launched a Long March-6C carrier rocket on August 25, 2026, placing seven satellites into space. ecns.cn
(2026-08-27). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). Mali: Six injured people transferred from Kidal to Gao. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). US C-17A Globemaster heads West after mystery Moscow trip: What's happening? | NATO,Ratcliffe,Putin. hindustantimes.com
(2026-08-27). Satellite images show destruction from Nepal-Tibet floods. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-27). DRC: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement condemns attacks on its volunteers and staff. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). World Humanitarian Day: Health care is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). Bangladesh: 17th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026 National Rounds — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). Evaluation of the ICRC's EcoSec Programme in Cameroon (2019-2024). icrc.org
(2026-08-27). Why the world cannot normalize the killing of those who help. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). Outcomes of the 5th Pacific Islands Roundtable on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). Preserving humanity and dignity in the Philippines' armed conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). Haiti: Everything must be done to protect the population from escalating armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Ethiopia. icrc.org
(2026-08-27). Northern Nigeria's female basketball players chase bigger dreams. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-27). Nepal: Catástrofe por riada deja decenas de muertos y desaparecidos. radiohc.cu Una de las catástrofes naturales más devastadoras de los últimos años golpeó este miércoles el norte de Nepal tras registrarse una riada repentina de gran magnitud a lo largo del río Bhote Koshi, en la provincia de Bagmati (centro). | El desastre, concentrado principalmente en el distrito fronterizo de Rasuwa, deja hasta el momento un saldo trágico de al menos 160 fallecidos y más de 600 desaparecidos. | La masa de agua destruyó a su paso poblados enteros, zonas comerciales, redes viales y proyectos de infraestructura estratégica. | El origen de la crecida responde a un evento sísmico en la región limítrofe con e…
(2026-08-27). Argentina: Basta Ya de violencia contra las comunidades originarias. indybay.org Argentina: Basta Ya de violencia contra las comunidades originarias. | NO al saqueo y la represión!
(2026-08-27). Polonia-Ucraina, la fine dell'idillio: Varsavia scopre il prezzo della guerra. strategic-culture.su Dopo essere stata tra i principali promotori europei dell'escalation militare contro la Russia, la Polonia mostra crescente insofferenza verso i costi del conflitto. Rifugiati, aiuti, agricoltura e memoria storica stanno trasformando profondamente i rapporti tra Varsavia e Kiev. | Segue nostro Per oltre due anni la Polonia ha rappresentato l'avanguardia europea della linea più bellicista sul conflitto ucraino. Varsavia non si è limitata…
(2026-08-27). Vaal water reserves strong ahead of possible El Niño. sanews.gov.za Vaal water reserves strong ahead of possible El Niño | The Vaal River System remains in a strong position as South Africa heads towards the summer rainfall season, but the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is keeping a close eye on the potential effects of El Niño. | The Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) is currently 98.2% full, unchanged from the previous week, giving Gauteng and surrounding areas a significant water reserve ahead of potentially more challenging weather conditions. | The department said the possibility of El Niño developing during the summer could bring below-normal rainfall and hotter,…
(2026-08-27). Thursday 9/3: Solidarity Presence in the West Bank: Report back. indybay.org Private home: 1925 Hudson St, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States…
(2026-08-27). Alvarez will not be sold to Barcelona, but Atletico open to other offers. aljazeera.com Atletico Madrid rule out a transfer to the La Liga rivals for Alvarez, who is also reportedly being targeted by Arsenal.
(2026-08-27). Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad. tribune.com.pk 
Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant hat-trick to help Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga in Jose Mourinho's first home match back at the Santiago Bernabeu as the club's coach. | Mourinho's Madrid made it two wins from two with Vinicius Junior also on the scoresheet, while Jude Bellingham provided two assists as the star trio picked apart their Basque visitors. | Veteran Portuguese coach Mourinho selected the same side that snatched a late 2-1 win at Espanyol in his first match at the helm last Saturday. | Mourinho said it would be tricky but not impossible to get the team's three biggest names in the…
(2026-08-26). Washington's Divisions Over the Iran War: Victory or Exit? moderndiplomacy.eu The Iran war has entered a stage for Washington in which deciding how to end it may prove more difficult than deciding how to start and sustain it. Within the U.S. ruling establishment, the growing divide between Donald Trump and J.D. Vance is increasingly centered on a fundamental question: What exactly is the United States …
(2026-08-26). Dalle teorie di Brzezinski a Palantir. strategic-culture.su Michele Blanco | Segue nostro –°ome il conflitto in Ucraina è diventato il più grande test bellico degli USA | La tesi avanzata da Jeffrey Sachs e Sybil Fares è chiara: la guerra in Ucraina non è soltanto uno scontro tra Mosca e Kiev, ma il prodotto di una strategia statunitense pianificata da oltre trent'anni. Una strategia che ha trasformato il territorio ucraino nel principale campo di battaglia e di prova per la nuova guerr…