(2026-08-15). US President Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz US territory. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump said he will "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.
(2026-08-15). Iran fires back at threat to declare Hormuz a US territory. al-monitor.com Iran on Saturday fired back at US President Donald Trump's claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded "will remain Iranian". | Trump has repeatedly said the strait, which Tehran effectively closed at the start of the Middle East war in late February, is under US control ⚪ an assertion the Islamic republic denies.
parstoday.ir (2026-08-15). Analysis | Why U.S.- Israeli war crimes have gone unpunished
The attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' school in Minab on February 28, 2026 became one of the deadliest humanitarian tragedies in recent decades. The attack, carried out with Tomahawk missiles, martyred at least 175 people, including 168 students and several teachers. The use of such a precision weapon against a school constitutes a blatant violation of the Geneva Conventions, and responsibility lies with the U.S. military and political officials who ordered and carried out the attack.
(2026-08-15). Strait of Hormuz: It's not just the numbers it's the ships' vote and that's for Iran. asiapacificreport.nz Special Corespondent Maritime intelligence firm Kpler counted 13 vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. The number is small. But the number is not the story. The story is that nine of those 13 took the Iranian-approved route. The route American warned ships against using. READ MORE: Trump says he will declare Hormuz US…
(2026-08-15). Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices. al-monitor.com By Eman Abouhassira, Enas Alashray and Humeyra PamukDUBAI/CAIRO/GARDEN CITY, New York, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Iran called on the U.S. to accept defeat while President Donald Trump blasted Tehran as "very evil" and told Americans to brace for continued high fuel prices as a result of the war.Progress toward peace talks and oil tanker traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway remained halted, with no sign the warring parties were moving toward ending the conflict that the U.S. and Israel launched on February 28.
(2026-08-15). UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel in Hormuz, urges reopening. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Aug 15 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday Iran had attacked an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company vessel while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier, the Emirati state news agency WAM reported.ADNOC said no injuries were reported and that the situation was under control, according to WAM.The UAE foreign ministry called on Tehran to halt what it described as unprovoked attacks, end hostilities and fully reopen the waterway.There was no immediate comment from Iran.
(2026-08-15). Lebanon says 9 dead in strikes as Israel says targeted Hezbollah. al-monitor.com Lebanon said Israeli strikes on the south killed nine people including three children on Saturday, the deadliest raids since deals in June eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. | Israel said it carried out retaliatory strikes against the Iran-backed militant group but Lebanon's prime minister said seven people killed in one of the strikes were not "military targets" and urged Israel to halt an "extremely dangerous" escalation.
(2026-08-15). As Saudi Arabia rallies against Houthis, US stays focused on Iran. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON — As Saudi Arabia gears up to head off any attempt by Yemen's Houthi rebels to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait through further attacks on commercial shipping, the Trump administration remains focused on maintaining the blockade of Iran, officials said Friday.
(2026-08-15). Palestine protesters told they are 'rainbow people' of hope after 150 weeks of Gaza protest. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Palestine protesters in Aotearoa New Zealand celebrated an unprecedented 150 weeks of continuous Gaza genocide rallies in the heart of Auckland today and were told by a human rights advocate they were the "rainbow people — offering hope". Kathy Voyles, who describes herself as a global citizen dividing her time between New…
(2026-08-15). Sunday 8/30: U.S. Imperialism Threatens Cuba's Survival. indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St (nr. Ellis) | San Francisco | Located seven blocks from Civic Center BART and on/or near the Muni #5, 19, 27,31, 38 & 49) | Wheelchair accessible entrance | Also on Zoom — Register at bit.ly/Cubas_Survival…
(2026-08-15). The Hatuey Project of the United States reaffirms its solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu The Hatuey Project, a group based in the United States, reaffirmed its commitment to solidarity with Cuba today, delivering donations to three hospitals on the Caribbean island affected by the government's policy of strangulation. | The group, composed mostly of young people, visited two pediatric hospitals, Juan Manuel Márquez and the Willian Soler Cardiocenter, and then the National Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology of Cuba. | During their visits, they witnessed firsthand the effects of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by Washington on the island nation. Through their efforts and sa…
2026-08-14: Iran's Covert Offensive Averts The Collapse Of Lebanon | US Aircraft Carriers Inbound
Iran's shadow operations saved Lebanon. U.S. aircraft carriers are inbound, marketed as punishment, or preparation, yet truly expose an American weakness.
Robert Inlakesh dissects the covert offensive and how events from across the region add up to a pending checkmate against the US-Israeli alliance.
Yemen's Ansarallah have imposed an unprecedented scenario on Saudi Arabia, striking oil interests in retaliation for Riyadh simply violating Yemen's airspace.
znetwork.org (2026-08-14). Solidarity is Not Enough: Why the World Must Force Accountability on Gaza NowIt is now official: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has flatly rejected the core conditions of the Board of Peace framework, explicitly stating that Israel will neither adhere to a ceasefire nor withdraw its forces from Gaza.
(2026-08-15). Moscú conmemoró el centenario del natalicio de Fidel Castro. cubadebate.cu Autoridades rusas y cubanas, representantes diplomáticos, miembros del Parlamento y organizaciones de amistad con Cuba participaron en el acto, que incluyó una ofrenda floral y la inauguración de una exposición fotográfica sobre la vida y obra del líder de la Revolución Cubana.
(2026-08-15). Sismo de magnitud 7,7 sacude Indonesia y activa alerta de tsunami. cubadebate.cu El terremoto, registrado frente a la isla de Flores a 10 kilómetros de profundidad, provocó daños en viviendas e instalaciones públicas y fue seguido por varias réplicas. Las autoridades de Indonesia instaron a la población a trasladarse a lugares elevados y mantenerse alejada de playas y riberas mientras monitorean el riesgo de tsunami.
(2026-08-15). "Uno nunca se había sentido tan peón de otro país" : Pablo McKinney sobre la presión de EEUU a República Dominicana. cubadebate.cu El periodista y comunicador dominicano Pablo McKinney cuestionó en el programa radial matutino "A Diario" las presiones de Estados Unidos sobre República Dominicana y calificó como una "demostración de fuerza" la expulsión de diplomáticos cubanos y sus familiares, al tiempo que denunció el impacto del bloqueo contra Cuba.
(2026-08-15). Díaz-Canel visita Zona de Defensa en Guanabacoa y llama a fortalecer capacidades locales ante situaciones adversas. cubadebate.cu En el contexto del Día Nacional de la Defensa, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó la Zona de Defensa "Roble-Chibás" y llamó a fortalecer la preparación, la atención a la población y el aprovechamiento de las capacidades locales. Durante el encuentro se analizaron prioridades como el abasto de agua, la energía eléctrica, la recogida de desechos y la atención a grupos vulnerables.
(2026-08-15). Trump asegura que "muy pronto" declarará el estrecho de Ormuz territorio de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, declaró este viernes que "muy pronto" declarará el estrecho de Ormuz como territorio estadounidense durante un discurso en Garden City. El mandatario afirmó que la medida se produciría después de una supuesta derrota de Irán y aseguró que Washington mantiene un bloqueo sobre el estratégico paso marítimo.
(2026-08-15). Terremoto de magnitud 5,2 estremece Granada y provoca alarma en varias provincias de España. cubadebate.cu El sismo, registrado durante la madrugada de este sábado al noroeste de Alhendín, fue percibido en Málaga, Córdoba, Cádiz y Sevilla. Autoridades mantienen vigilancia sobre la actividad sísmica y los posibles daños.
(2026-08-15). VII Concurso de Microrrelatos: estos son los textos ganadores. cubadebate.cu El jurado, integrado por tres miembros de la Asociación Hermanos Saíz, reconoció los mejores microrrelatos de esta séptima edición, convocada por Ideas Multimedios y el Instituto Cubano del Libro en el contexto de la Feria Internacional del Libro de Cuba.
(2026-08-15). Wednesday 8/19: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-08-15). Small-scale projects offer hope for Gaza farmers rebuilding lives. aljazeera.com Greenhouses and rented plots are lifelines for Gaza's farmers, helping them grow crops despite the extensive destruction…
(2026-08-15). El-Sayed Is The Arab Obama. popularresistance.org Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Democratic Party Senate primary contest despite constant Islamophobic and zionist attacks. The physician and former public health official raised $14 million in defeating his opponent Haley Stevens, a sitting member of congress who raised more than $60 million. Stevens was the beneficiary of the American Israel Public Action Committee (AIPAC) and a Super PAC formed on her behalf, and therein lay a huge problem. | After nearly three years of witnessing Israel's war crimes committed in Gaza, most people in this country now view that state in a negative light and AIPAC's fund raising…
(2026-08-15). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Venezuela says 131 political prisoners freed amid post-Maduro talks. aljazeera.com As detainees granted 'alternative' to imprisonment, US welcomes release as crucial step for Venezuela's reconciliation.
(2026-08-15). U.S. Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Revenues — $13 Billion, Only $300 Million Disbursed. indybay.org U.S. Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Revenues (January—June 2026) — $13 Billion Total Proceeds, Only $300 Million Disbursed to Venezuela…
(2026-08-15). Public Assets Commissioner: US Kept $4.7 Billion of Venezuela's Oil Revenue to Cover January 3 Bombing. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Pisella's estimate indicates that US imperialis…
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko explores authentic traditions, crafts at Call of Polesie festival. eng.belta.by Following the opening ceremony of the Call of Polesie festival in | Lyaskovichi on 15 August, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko | toured local artisan homesteads, where he explored the region's unique…
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-08-15). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-08-15). How Climate Change Is Making Bad Working Conditions Even Worse. popularresistance.org One morning, when Jacob started his 9 a.m. shift as a UPS driver in Minnesota, he noticed it was hazy outside. It was July 16, and wildfires raging across northeastern Minnesota and southern Canada had unleashed acrid, hazardous smoke across much of the state. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency was urging people to stay indoors. But Jacob was expected to work an estimated 9- or 10-hour shift, getting in and out of his vehicle delivering packages. | Management hadn't provided any protective measures, like masks, he says, and he was inhaling the toxic smoke for hours. "The worst part about…
(2026-08-15). Will the Gulf ever recover from the Iran War permacrisis? moderndiplomacy.eu Before the launch of Operation Epic Fury back in February, the Islamic Republic's lashing out at both enemies and erstwhile friends, and the grinding stalemate that has ensued since major combat operations ended, the Gulf was one of the fastest growing regions in the global economy. Perhaps surprisingly given its reputation as a conflict flashpoint, …
(2026-08-15). Call It What It Is: Texas Didn't Order an Audit. It Ordered a Pause. wattsupwiththat.com The real test isn't whether Texas audits these projects. It should. The test is whether the state uses that audit to build a predictable regulatory framework or simply creates an open-ended permission slip for delay. Investors can price regulation. Communities can plan around regulation. What neither can price nor plan around is uncertainty. And that's ultimately what Texas risks creating if this pause remains a process without a predictable end.
(2026-08-15). Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azín will pay a state visit to China from August 16 to 23, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.
(2026-08-15). Cong leader Saud Hasan raiases immigration problems with UK MP Amanda Hack. ummid.com Congress leader Syed Saud Hasan from Madhya Pradesh Capital Bhopal met with Amanda Jayne Hack, MP from the ruling Labour Party of Britain (England), Saturday August 08, 2026 and discussed in detail the difficulties faced by Indians living in the United Kingdom due to the new immigration policies.
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko: Belarusians are true nation built on diverse traditions. eng.belta.by Belarusians are a true nation that embraced the skills and traditions of | different peoples, and there is nothing to be ashamed of, Belarusian | President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the opening ceremony of the Call…
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko names roads, bridges as main construction goals for Polesie. eng.belta.by "We will focus on building what matters most to you — roads and bridges. | Nothing can function without them," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(2026-08-15). China's Ice Silk Road: Why Being First Through Arctic Matters. ummid.com India cannot out-race China's head start, but it can ensure the Arctic does not become a corridor where Beijing alone writes the terms – for India, for Europe or for anyone else who eventually needs to sail through it.
(2026-08-15). Buenaventura residents criticise state neglect after Colombia's earthquake. aljazeera.com Locals in impoverished areas say the insufficient government response after the earthquake speaks to a broader trend.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Afghanistan: Taliban Tout Peace, Women Still Suffer. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Five years on from seizing power in Kabul on August 15 2021 and consolidating its hold through the whole of Afghanistan, the Taliban claims to have ended the country's decades-long war and achieved secu…
(2026-08-15). Trump says 'US will pretty soon declare Hormuz its territory' as Iran conflict drives up fuel costs. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he departs the White House in Washington, DC, on November 20, 2018.— AFPAbout 20% of global oil, LNG shipments pass through waterway.Oil prices rose this week, with Brent crude nearing $90 a barrel.Rising fuel costs could hurt…
(2026-08-15). UN urges support for Afghan women's aid five years into Taliban rule. aljazeera.com More than half of women's organisations operating in Afghanistan could cease operations within next year: UN Women.
(2026-08-15). 'Many hands make light work': Advancing the building of a Beautiful China during the 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn "Many hands make light work." Chinese Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu briefed a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on Thursday on efforts to advance the building of a Beautiful China.
(2026-08-15). World's first corporate FTZ offshore bond issued in Shanghai. ecns.cn China Central Depository & Clearing Co., Ltd. (CCDC) supported Shanghai Electric Group Global Investment Ltd., a wholly owned overseas subsidiary of Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd., in issuing 1.5 billion yuan (about $209 million) in pilot free trade zone (FTZ) offshore bonds on Wednesday.
(2026-08-15). Adobe Publishes APAC AI Trends Report Spotlighting India Innovation. ummid.com Adobe's AI adoption report spotlights many data-driven insights, including the fact that rather than simply trying out AI tools, surveyed Indian creatives and professionals reported that they're embracing AI with confidence, with an overwhelming positive outlook on AI technologies when compared to their other APAC counterparts.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). AI Should Be Made To Serve the Public Interest. portside.org AI Should Be Made To Serve the Public Interest |
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/15: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Tower" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UyBQ……
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/15: Footprint America: a walking tour about social movements. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-15). Australia: Labor government tightens war-related powers over universities. wsws.org As in the US and Europe, a wartime-style atmosphere is being created, backed by threats of punishment of researchers and universities that fail to comply.
(2026-08-15). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-08-15). Anglicare report shows deepening rental crisis for Australian workers and welfare recipients. wsws.org The report found almost no rental properties in the country were affordable for low-income workers and those relying on meagre government welfare payments.
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko calls for focus on field irrigation initiatives. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko called for the development of a | field irrigation strategy during his visit to the Call of Polesie | festival in the agrotown of Lyaskovichi, Petrikov District, on 15 August.
(2026-08-15). Australian war crimes whistleblower David McBride released from prison. wsws.org McBride's release is welcome news, but the Labor government has maintained his convictions and the precedent they seek to establish of preventing whistleblowers from exposing war crimes.
(2026-08-15). Why is Israel holding hundreds of Palestinian bodies, Haaretz exposes. ummid.com Israel is holding the bodies of hundreds of deceased Palestinians, nearly 1,700, for bargaining purposes for potential use in future exchange deals, even though there are currently no Israelis being held captives by the Palestinian resistance.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Robots take on new roles in Beijing's restaurants and nursing homes. ecns.cn Beijing's robotics industry generated more than 45 billion yuan ($6.3 billion) in revenue in 2025, with over 20,000 intelligent robot enterprises and nearly 30 humanoid robot makers, placing the city among China's leaders.
(2026-08-15). Monday 9/7: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Mission Dolores Park SF. indybay.org Mission Dolores Park | Dolores Street & 19th Street | San Francisco, CA 94114 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-15). Zhang Shuai, Siniakova win WTA 1000 Toronto doubles title. ecns.cn China's Zhang Shuai and Czech partner Katerina Siniakova won the women's doubles title at the WTA 1000 event in Toronto on Thursday, defeating Sara Errani of Italy and Nicole Melichar-Martinez of the United States 6-3, 6-4 in the final.
(2026-08-15). Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal, found dead. tribune.com.pk 
Jason Arday, a former University of Cambridge professor who was at the centre of a plagiarism scandal, has died aged 41. | Arday had resigned earlier this month as a professor of sociology of education following the accusations, which caused a furore in the world of academia. He was the university's youngest-ever Black professor. | He was found unresponsive by the ambulance service at a property in Battersea, south London. | "Sadly, a 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next-of-kin have been informed and are ‚Å b…
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/15: Jane Jacobs meets the Wild West: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-15). Sabalenka to face Gibson in Cincinnati Open second round. eng.belta.by The Belarusian world number one Aryna Sabalenka will start her campaign | from the second round, where she will face Australia's Talia Gibson | (world No.65).
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko calls for order in Pripyat floodplain. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko demanded strict order in the | Pripyat floodplain, calling it highly valuable for both Belarus and | Europe, during the Call of Polesie festival in Lyaskovichi on 15 August.
(2026-08-15). Chinese, Kyrgyzstan archaeologists complete excavation at Shurabashat Ancient City Ruins. ecns.cn Chinese and Kyrgyz archaeologists have completed their first joint field season at the Shurabashat Ancient City Ruins in southern Kyrgyzstan, mapping a walled settlement complex that may date back more than 2,000 years.
(2026-08-15). US CEO pay surges to record highs. wsws.org The average CEO-to-worker pay ratio The median CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 2025 was 198 to one. A majority of S&P 500 CEOs received more in one day than the median US worker earned during the entire year.
(2026-08-15). It's Time For Movements To Rethink Social Media. popularresistance.org Last September I made a short video that was by far the most viral piece of content I've ever put out. | I can't trace all the views, but at least a million people watched it across Instagram and TikTok, and possibly elsewhere. Neighbors in Athens, Greece told me they'd come across my face in their feed; Chinese accounts captioned the video and reposted it. I felt like I'd made a dent in the universe and — I'm not going to lie — a little bit special. | The video wasn't pop wisdom or a dance routine. It had a job to do: get people to sign a petition, created by DiEM25 and Progressive International, to…
(2026-08-15). Coastal Commission Votes Against Southern California Offshore Fracking. indybay.org Oil Company Proposing to Frack at Platform Off Ventura County…
(2026-08-15). Trump's DHS carried out vast spying operation against unions and left-wing groups in Minnesota. wsws.org Newly disclosed records reveal that Homeland Security Investigators infiltrated meetings, compiled dossiers and seized years of financial records as part of a fascistic campaign against opposition to ICE murders and kidnappings.
(2026-08-15). What Is Black August To The Black Comrade. popularresistance.org Since the inception of both capitalism and the creation of the white supremacist structure, Black people have been singled out as an important revolutionary and dangerous section of the working class. | This is why Black August is so important to the Black community. But to truly understand why this is the case, we must look at the history of Black August. | That history goes much deeper than we know now, especially concerning the revolutionary actions of comrades like George Jackson, Jonathan Jackson and so many others. Black August goes back much further than that, with its roots in the tradition of Black resis…
(2026-08-15). Bernie Sanders' AI letter: A bankrupt appeal to the oligarchs. wsws.org Sanders' letter is calculated to stoke fear while covering up the decisive fact: that AI is the private property of a financial oligarchy, developed in partnership with imperialism.
(2026-08-15). Under surveillance in Oakland by Flock and the OPD. indybay.org Living under surveillance in Oakland, under the watchful eye of "Big Brother," the many scary Flock cameras, and the Oakland Police Department.
(2026-08-15). Multi-segment interview with News X World yesterday. gilbertdoctorow.com As from minute 8.55…
(2026-08-15). Sunday 8/16: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – River Oaks Park, San Jose. indybay.org River Oaks Park | 328 River Oaks Pkwy | San Jose, CA 95134, USA | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-15). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org In India, Gurugram municipal workers extended their strike and Delhi sanitation workers protested deadly sewer conditions, while in Australia, allied health workers intensified industrial action with a 24-hour Victoria-wide strike.
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/15: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Glen Park SF. indybay.org Glen Park SF | Chenery Street & Elk Street | San Francisco, CA 94131 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF)…
(2026-08-15). How a Sudanese refugee became a head teacher in a Chadian camp. aljazeera.com Displaced by Sudan's war, Sahra now leads a refugee school where education offers children safety and hope.
(2026-08-15). Sunday 8/23: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Willard Park Berkeley. indybay.org Willard Park | Hillegass Ave & Derby Street | Berkeley, CA 94705 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-15). Lobbying firms in the pocket of big business. indybay.org The lobbying firms and lobbyists in the pocket of big business may be raking in the BIG MONEY to meddle in our elections, and to influence legislation, regulations, or policies made by government officials.
(2026-08-15). Japan Releases Defense White Paper: Preparing for a Protracted Conflict Scenario. moderndiplomacy.eu On August 4, 2026, the administration of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi released the Defense White Paper. The event represents not merely a routine policy step but also reflects a consistent series of measures aimed at preparing for a confrontation scenario amid fundamental changes in which conflict is becoming a "new normal" in international relations, …
(2026-08-15). Artificial Intelligence: the hype, the dangers, and the resistance—Part III. mronline.org 
AI developers, in particular the two industry leaders, OpenAI and Anthropic, have yet to make a profit.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Wednesday 9/2: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – SJSU Tower Lawn, San Jose. indybay.org San José State University – Tower Lawn South | (Behind the MLK/SJSU Library at E. San Fernando and 4th Street) | San Jose, CA 95192 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-15). Beijing launches first branded dedicated cargo train service. ecns.cn Beijing launched its first branded cargo train service Friday, as a "JD Express" freight train departed Fengtai District bound for the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2026-08-15). 8,734 allotted shares of Unitree IPO go unpaid. ecns.cn Investors in the online tranche of Unitree Robotics' IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market failed to pay for 8,734 allotted shares, while all shares in the offline tranche were fully subscribed and paid for, according to results announced Thursday evening.
(2026-08-15). Wednesday 8/19: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Z Space SF (audio device accessibility). indybay.org Z Space's Steindler Stage | 450 Florida Street | San Francisco, CA 94110 | ACESSABILITY: Z Space is a wheelchair accessible theater and has accessible seating for all shows. Bathrooms are wheelchair accessible and are welcoming to all genders. Assisted listening devices available upon request.
(2026-08-15). 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?
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). The Green Climate Fund Ran Short of Other People's Money. wattsupwiththat.com The UN's climate funds spent a July dialogue asking for more money. The best thing America did was stop sending it.
(2026-08-15). Morocco boosts Ceuta security amid calls for mass migrant crossing. aljazeera.com Morocco has added barbed wire and more police near Spain's Ceuta enclave after online calls for another mass crossing.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko: Hard work and unity are keys to stability for Belarus. eng.belta.by Hard work and strengthening the country are the key to peace in Belarus | while everything around is in turmoil, President Aleksandr Lukashenko | said during the opening ceremony of the Call of Polesie festival in…
(2026-08-15). What's the real price of de-coupling from China. ecns.cn Some Western countries aiming to decouple from China's supply chains may face staggering costs: an extra $23.6 trillion by 2050, according to estimates.
(2026-08-15). What we know about the crisis aboard the USS Lincoln. aljazeera.com The US President has brushed off reports of dire conditions and a mental health crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
(2026-08-15). Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic: We Will Continue War For Independence. popularresistance.org The president of Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and general secretary of the Polisario Front, Brahim Ghali, stated that "the Sahrawi people have taken the irreversible decision to continue their war of independence until they achieve full sovereignty over all the territory of Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic." | In his inaugural speech for the 14th edition of the Summer University for Polisario Front and Sahrawi State on Tuesday, August 11, President Ghali said that the Sahrawi people will continue their resistance for liberation "by all legitimate means, in order to impose their full sovereignty over all their…
(2026-08-15). International ethnocultural festival Call of Polesie kicks off in Lyaskovichi. eng.belta.by The international festival of ethnocultural traditions Call of Polesie | is a biennial event traditionally hosted in the picturesque agrotown of | Lyaskovichi.
(2026-08-15). Mamdani merits a 9/11 Observance Role: Shia Were al-Qaeda's Victims Too. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Not wanting Mamdani to preside over 9/11 commemorations, carried out by radical heretics from a Sunni background, because he is a (Shia) Muslim, is like not wanting a promi…
(2026-08-15). Friday Nite Videos | August 14, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | August 14, 2026 |
(2026-08-15). Massive earthquake of 7.7 magnitude strikes Indonesia, buildings collapse; five killed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least five people were killed after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday. The strong quake also triggered several aftershocks and led authorities to issue a tsunami warning, which was later withdrawn. | The earthquake struck at around 4.58 am at a depth of 15 kilometres, according to Indonesia's geophysics agency, BMKG. Small tsunami waves of less than one metre were recorded in several areas. | t.co/qMl0QaNyzT pic.twitter.com/fvePye9AJo— RT (@RT_com) (2026-08-15). A $50 million hostage ransom funded al Mali offensive, UN says. al-monitor.com By David LewisLONDON, Aug 15 (Reuters) – An estimated $50 million ransom paid to free a hostage seized by al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali in late 2025 has helped to fund their advances across West Africa and the group's global network, U.N. experts said.A new U.N. report detailing the use of the ransom did not identify the hostage or say who had made the payment.
(2026-08-15). Taliban mark five years in power as aid groups warn of crisis. al-monitor.com By Mohammad Yunus Yawar and Rick NoackKABUL/ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (Reuters) – The Taliban marked five years in power on Saturday, seeking to portray their government as in control even as aid and rights groups warned of escalating crises.Outside the former U.S. embassy in Kabul, armoured Taliban vehicles took part in a parade, displaying flags and banners, and celebrating what the government described as "victory day" from Western domination.
(2026-08-15). Johannes Stern on RT: Bogdan Syrotiuk convicted "for socialist thoughts" wsws.org Johannes Stern, editor-in-chief of the German-language edition of the WSWS, appeared live Friday on RT to discuss the campaign to free Bogdan Syrotiuk, the 27-year-old Ukrainian Trotskyist sentenced to 15 years in prison for his articles opposing the war.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Sunday 8/23: Dump Big Tech March. indybay.org Start: Leavesley Road and Arroyo Circle | End: 7240 Holsclaw Road…
(2026-08-15). Sailor jumps overboard in suicide attempt on USS Abraham Lincoln. wsws.org Reports in the military press and by MSNOW confirmed that a sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln jumped into the Arabian Sea in an attempted suicide on August 3, and that other Navy personnel had been restrained from attempting to go overboard in the ninth month of their deployment from San Diego.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). India marks 80th Independence Day with military display. aljazeera.com India marked its 80th Independence Day at Delhi's historic Red Fort.
(2026-08-15). Dike breach in Henan floods hospital and school, 432 evacuated. ecns.cn A dike along the Jialu River in Zhoukou, Henan Province, breached Thursday night after heavy rainfall and upstream flood discharge, flooding the Fifth People's Hospital and a local driving school, authorities said.
(2026-08-15). August 9, 1942: The Day of The People of India. ummid.com It is a worth reflecting subject that why Ram Manohar Lohia – who participated actively and with unwavering dedication in the movement – described August 9th as the 'Day of the People of India'.
(2026-08-15). Total Solar Eclipse August 12, 2026 – Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com A Total Solar Eclipse will be witnessed Wednesday August 12, 2026 and will be visible in Europe, United States, Canada, Northwestern Africa and other northern regions (Total or Partial) but not in India, Saudi Arabia and other Asian countries.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Makkah Quran Competition 2026 Preliminary Round Starts. ummid.com The Preliminary Qualifying Round of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Quran began Friday August 07, 2026 at the competition venue in Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko receives beehive as gift at Call of Polesie festival. eng.belta.by The head of state expressed his gratitude for the gift and, smiling, | noted some concerns about keeping it at the Palace of Independence, the | traditional home for all official presidential gifts.
(2026-08-15). Brazil plans first panda bond issuance in China. ecns.cn Brazil's Ministry of Finance said it plans to issue its first yuan-denominated sovereign panda bonds in China this year, with a target size of 5 billion yuan ($700 million).
(2026-08-15). Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law. icrc.org Statement delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Adviser, at the first substantial plenary session of the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs, New York, 22 July 2026.
(2026-08-15). After the Primary, Where Next for Wisconsin? portside.org After the Primary, Where Next for Wisconsin? |
(2026-08-15). Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on US aircraft carrier. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump dismissed concerns Friday over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran, while confirming the ship would soon rotate out. | Asked by reporters whether family members were worried about the situation on the USS Abraham Lincoln, Trump said "no, they're not."
(2026-08-15). South Korea's president wants talks with North to end Korean War. aljazeera.com South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War.
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/22: Squirrely Squillionaire Squavenger Hunt. indybay.org Starts at: | Valor Partners | 260 Homer Ave | Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-08-15). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-15). At least 20 killed as magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia. aljazeera.com The death toll is expected to climb further as emergency teams continue search and rescue efforts.
(2026-08-15). Sri Lankan government rejects returning wartime military-occupied land. wsws.org More than a decade and a half has passed since the 26-year communal war waged by successive Colombo governments against the LTTE ended, yet thousands of acres of civilian land remains occupied by the military forces and enclosed behind barbed-wire fences.
(2026-08-15). Iranian feminism, between war and the regime. links.org.au 
Firoozeh Farvardin examines how to oppose the regime without supporting foreign intervention, and how to sustain networks of care, resistance and internationalism from below.
(2026-08-15). Karnataka UG NEET 2026 Option Entry Last Date Aug 13, Allotment on Aug 19. ummid.com Candidates seeking admission in Medical and Dental courses through Karnataka NEET UG 2026 (UGNEET 2026) Counselling should note that the link to download verification slip and option entry are now available on the website.
(2026-08-15). Meet Dr. Azizuddin Khan: IIT Prof Recommended for J.C. Bose Fellowship. ummid.com In a landmark achievement for Indian Science and Research, Prof. Dr. Azizuddin Khan, eminent Psychologist, Neuroscientist and Psychophysiologist at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), has been recommended for the prestigious J.C. Bose Fellowship (ANRF J.C. Bose Grant).
(2026-08-15). Ancient Forests Took 100,000 Years To Recover From the Last Global Warming. portside.org Ancient Forests Took 100,000 Years To Recover From the Last Global Warming |
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia. aljazeera.com A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending residents to higher ground.
(2026-08-15). Iran 'Human Rights Activist' Takes Credit For ICE Abductions. popularresistance.org A family of Iranian legal permanent residents of the United States has delivered a harrowing story of persecution at the hands of the Trump administration to the Nation Magazine, explaining how they were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement starting on April 9, not because of any criminal history or immigration violation, but as the result of an "online smear campaign" that appears to have been orchestrated by the US government's favorite, flower-sporting Persian regime change activist, Masih Alinejad.
(2026-08-15). BRICS, reciprocal visits, Bollywood: Indian ambassador on cooperation with Belarus. eng.belta.by The diplomat outlined the growth of bilateral economic ties, noted why | Indian students prefer Belarusian universities, and shared how the | country could appeal to Bollywood directors.
(2026-08-15). Sunday 8/30: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Cedar Rose Park, Berkeley. indybay.org Cedar Rose Park | Rose St & Chestnut St | Berkeley, CA 94702 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-15). What Fidel Castro Gave Us. popularresistance.org Fidel was not a utopian socialist. He rejected those who believed that you could leap from poverty directly to wealth. He had read Marx, particularly the widely circulated and studied pamphlet Critique of the Gotha Programme (1875), in which Marx wrote, 'Right can never be higher than the economic structure of society and its cultural development conditioned thereby'. In other words, a society whose productive forces cannot generate sufficient surplus, and therefore sufficient leisure and cultural institutions, cannot by itself create the conditions for human emancipation.
(2026-08-15). Lula holds slim lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil election. aljazeera.com A new poll shows Lula leading Bolsonaro, but the gap has closed ahead of Brazil's high-stakes presidential election.
(2026-08-15). United States: This summer, DSA enters a new period. links.org.au 
There are elections where nothing happens — this is often the case — but every once in a while there are elections where big things happen, contends Neal Meyer.
(2026-08-15). Authoritarians Will Target Effective Legal Organizing. popularresistance.org The U.S. government is attempting to use conspiracy charges to imprison organizers, just as it did in its war against the Black Panther Party, New Left, and other 1960s and '70s radicals through its counterintelligence program, COINTELPRO. Through this method, the Trump regime shares the goal of the Nixon administration of disrupting and attempting to destroy domestic opposition to its authoritarian agenda. | Two weeks after the September 2025 murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump issued the National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7), entitled "Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organi…
(2026-08-15). Malaysia: Reflections on the Rahang election. links.org.au 
A party inspired by ideology does not fade away simply because of electoral losses; our motivation is derived from other, deeper factors, writes S. Arutchelvan.
(2026-08-15). China-Laos Railway brings over 200,000 metric tons of Southeast Asian fruit to China this year. ecns.cn More than 200,000 metric tons of Southeast Asian fruit had been transported to China via the China-Laos Railway this year as of Wednesday, up 11.16% year on year, China Railway Kunming Group Co., Ltd. said Thursday.
(2026-08-15). Windows 11 August 2026 Update Released: What's New? ummid.com Technology leader Microsoft Tuesday August 11, 2026 released online Windows 11 August 11, 2026 update which adds a number of new features, interface changes and improvements to the popular operating system (OS).
(2026-08-15). IG Metall union and works council toast brutal cuts at German steel plant. wsws.org At least 7,000 jobs are being destroyed in the Duisburg steel industry—organised and enforced by IG Metall. The union apparatus and its works council representatives cynically sell these brutal cuts as a measure to secure jobs.
(2026-08-15). Bangladesh keep Australia reeling. tribune.com.pk 
Darwin | Bangladesh were in strong position as after posting 426 in response to Australia's first innings total of 198 they reduced the hosts to 111-3 in Darwin as the third day's play was in progress. | Steven Smith (41) and Cameron Green (18) were batting. | Hasan Mahmud took two wickets to reduce Australia to 51-2 at tea. | Hasan, who took a career-best 6-55 in the first innings, claimed openers Jake Weatherald (0) and Travis Head (17) in identical fashion, chopping on to their stumps. | At the break Marnus Labuschagne was on 21 and Steve Smith eight. | Earlier, Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored a valuable half-cen…
(2026-08-15). Mangione pleads guilty as polarising CEO killing reaches new phase. aljazeera.com Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges over the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.
(2026-08-15). Taiwan passes defence budget after record delay, retains drone funding. aljazeera.com Taiwan parliament ends deadlock, ensuring vital drone programme funding amid rising cross-strait tensions with Beijing.
(2026-08-15). China-Peru joint-venture Chancay Port posts over 70% rise in H1 throughput. ecns.cn Chancay Port, a China-Peru joint venture, handled 200,000 TEUs of containers in the first half of 2026, up 70.94% year on year, COSCO SHIPPING said Thursday.
(2026-08-15). 'Just lovely': Karanga-a-Hape train station delights locals and visitors on open day. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Lucy Xia of RNZ Thousands have toured the metro City Rail Link's deepest station — Karanga-a-Hape Station — ahead of its opening next month, and the station and its surrounds have come alive with music, performances and queues of people lining up to order food at St Kevin's Arcade. The event today drew in…
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko explains how Polesie region defined his early presidency. eng.belta.by The head of state noted that the Polesie region holds a special place in | his heart, as it was there that he took his first steps as president.
(2026-08-15). UN urges support for Afghan women amid tightening Taliban curbs. al-monitor.com By David BrunnstromAug 14 (Reuters) – The United Nations appealed to donors on Friday not to cut funding for women's programs in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, saying this would add to suffering in a country where conditions for women are already the worst in the world.
(2026-08-15). China reports 522,000 COVID-19 cases in July as wave plateaus. ecns.cn China reported 522,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in July, including 487 severe cases and one death, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) said Thursday.
(2026-08-15). Sunday 8/16: SF Buffalo Soldier Post 333 – 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org 401 Van Ness Ave | SF War Memorial Veterans Building | Downtown San Francisco…
(2026-08-15). 18th 'You Bring Charm to the World' awards honor global Chinese achievers. ecns.cn The 18th You Bring Charm to the World Award Ceremony was held in Beijing on Wednesday to honor outstanding ethnic Chinese individuals who have made significant global contributions.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/29: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Cedar Rose Park Berkeley. indybay.org Cedar Rose Park | Rose St & Chestnut St | Berkeley, CA 94702 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase) | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
(2026-08-15). EconoScope | China's 'Ice Silk Road' is reshaping global trade routes. ecns.cn An "Ice Silk Road" is emerging in the Arctic, offering China and Europe a shorter maritime link and, more importantly, a new option for navigating an increasingly uncertain global trading environment.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Families angered by slow search for loved ones after Colombia quake. aljazeera.com Families are demanding answers over loved ones buried under rubble in Cali, Colombia after Monday's 7.4 magnitude quake.
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). China's first domestically built large cruise ship launches GBA international route. ecns.cn Adora Magic City, China's first domestically built large cruise ship, set sail from Shekou Cruise Homeport in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on Thursday, bound for Vietnam.
(2026-08-15). Chongqing's auto exports surge 57.1% in first seven months. ecns.cn Chongqing, a major automobile manufacturing hub in southwest China, exported vehicles worth 35.33 billion yuan (about $5.23 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 57.1% year on year, according to customs data released Thursday.
(2026-08-15). Why Iran is intensifying wartime crackdown in restive Baluchistan. al-monitor.com A string of security operations in Iran's southeast has underscored Tehran's enduring fears that wartime instability could aggravate longstanding ethnic, sectarian and economic grievances.
(2026-08-15). Wednesday 8/19: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-08-15). Football tournament players experience martial arts in Guangdong. ecns.cn Nearly 300 young football players from seven countries took a break from the inaugural "Hope Cup" Greater Bay Area U17 International Youth Football Invitational Tournament to experience traditional Lingnan culture in Foshan, Guangdong Province.
(2026-08-15). Saturday 9/5: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Panhandle SF. indybay.org Panhandle | Lyon St. between Oak St. and Fell St. | San Francisco, CA 94117 | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. | (Aug 19 performance will be indoor at Z Space's Steindler Stage in SF with tickets for purchase)…
(2026-08-15). 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.
(2026-08-15). Why MMRDA Needs Surbana Jurong to Develop Third Mumbai? ummid.com The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) should feel embarrassed that it has engaged a Singapore firm for crores of rupees to plan the Third Mumbai.
(2026-08-15). Saturday 8/22: SF Mime Troupe: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy – Willard Park, Berkeley. indybay.org Willard Park | Hillegass Ave & Derby Street | Berkeley, CA 94705, USA | FREE or donation. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko presents honorary titles to four natives of Polesie. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko honored four individuals with | the Honorary Poleshuk title during the Call of Polesie festival in | Lyaskovichi on 15 August.
(2026-08-15). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-15). Colombian president sanctions US military operations amid earthquake disaster. wsws.org Following the deadly earthquake, the government's response has been marked by curfews, militarization and an invitation to foreign troops.
(2026-08-15). Shanghai foreign trade rises 12.6% in July as AI-related product trade surges. ecns.cn Shanghai's imports and exports reached 447.57 billion yuan ($66.4 billion) in July, up 12.6% from a year earlier and marking the 18th consecutive month of growth, Shanghai Customs said Friday.
(2026-08-15). Makkah Defence Pact: Should India be Alarmed? ummid.com Diplomatically, at present, it would be wise of India to remain a quiet observer to inking of Mecca Agreement and other developments, it is likely to be least affected by!
(2026-08-15). Xi'an to host the 4th International Elderly Industry Expo in September. ecns.cn The 4th Xi'an International Elderly Industry Expo will run Sept. 17—19 at the Xi'an International Convention and Exposition Center, local authorities announced Thursday.
(2026-08-15). 36th Hong Kong Food Expo opens with exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions. ecns.cn The 36th Food Expo, together with four concurrent fairs including the Hong Kong International Tea Fair, opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday, attracting more than 1,850 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions.
(2026-08-15). Australian and New Zealand students and youth demand freedom for Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "Bogdan Syrotiuk has not committed any crime. He has been made a criminal because of his opposition to both the war of the Putin regime against Ukraine and the US-led proxy war against Russia."
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko attends Call of Polesie festival. eng.belta.by Traditionally held every two years since its inception in 2010, the Call | of Polesie festival has gained widespread popularity, evolving from a | local interregional event into an international festival.
(2026-08-15). Turkish Professor Bàºlent Bilmez Must be Reinstated Immediately. juancole.com | Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ulusoy
Chair, Court-Appointed Board of Trustees
ƒ∞stanbul Bilgi University | aulusoy@ktu.edu.tr | Dear Professors Ulusoy and Yazgan: | We write on behalf of the Middle East Studies Association of North America (MESA) and its Committee on Academic Freedom to express our…
(2026-08-15). California Ratepayers Demand Lower Utility Rates at CPUC. indybay.org Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), California's largest investor-owned utility, is at it again by requesting the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to grant a rate increase for its electrical and natural gas services. The Oil and Gas Network and the Affordable Energy Campaign, among other consumer groups and seniors, are pushing back against any new rate increases requested by the utility saying in part that…
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to India. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to | Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the | country celebrates Independence Day.
(2026-08-15). Three executions in a single day in America: Far more than a scheduling coincidence. wsws.org There has been little examination of who these men were, the brutality of what took place, or the fact that the killings occurred amid the most sweeping campaign of domestic and foreign repression in modern American history.
(2026-08-15). Former Huawei 'Top Mind' to pursue post-doctor degree in Sweden on Marie Curie Fellowship. ecns.cn Ning Boyu, a principal engineer at China's tech giant Huawei, recently announced on social media that he has left the company and will pursue postdoctoral research at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden.
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Ethiopian PM. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko extended his wishes for robust health, boundless | energy, and further success to the prime minister in his high office.
(2026-08-15). China‚ÄëROK youth Go event attracts nearly 150 participants. ecns.cn Nearly 150 teenage Go players gathered Thursday in Huizhou District, Huangshan City, for the 2026 China ROK Youth Go Exchange Tournament and World Champions Invitational.
(2026-08-15). Lukashenko: Call of Polesie festival unites Slavs in their historical homeland. eng.belta.by "We are glad to welcome all Slavs here, in our shared historical homeland. Everyone, without exception," the president said.
(2026-08-15). Yunnan, Bali expand cooperation with new eco-agrotourism project. ecns.cn The third phase of an eco-agrotourism project under the "Yunnan Hand in Hand" initiative was launched in Bali, Indonesia, on Wednesday, following the signing of a new cooperation agreement between Yunnan and Bali.
(2026-08-15). Update: Adelanto Detainees Sign Letter Demanding Authorities Investigate Processing Center's Water Quality Issues. lataco.com Detainees at Adelanto claim that staff have provided them with water from an unknown source that is routinely contaminated, despite a federal judge's orders to provide detainees with clean, potable water. A video L.A. TACO received backs this up.
(2026-08-15). Beyond bases: Russia's foothold in Syria shrinks even as ties endure. al-monitor.com Syria's relations with Russia have entered a new phase with a deal reorganizing Moscow's military presence, and leaving the door open to continued economic relations and influence.
(2026-08-15). Wednesday 9/23: San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education Candidate Forum. indybay.org San Francisco Public Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-08-15). How the United States Is Responding to the CRINK Coordination Threat. moderndiplomacy.eu There is a temptation to read current American foreign policy as incoherent. A transactional presidency dismantles alliances, antagonises partners, and lurches between confrontations without apparent strategic logic. On that reading, the contradictions accumulate until only one conclusion seems available, that the United States has abandoned the role of systemic manager. What that reading misses is …
(2026-08-15). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). HRW says US civil rights enforcement reduced under Trump: What to know. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-15). Afghanistan: Operational Facts and Figures — January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). A mosque built by a transgender person raises questions about faith and belonging in Pakistan. globalvoices.org
(2026-08-15). South Sudan: Finding Loved Ones Again Through the Power of Digital Connectivity. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). ICRC holds exhibition in Seoul to mark the 60th anniversary of Republic of Korea's accession to the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). new West Bank settlements bring chaos to Palestinians. al-monitor.com
(2026-08-15). Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). On the ground in Indonesia following 7.7 magnitude earthquake. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-15). Powerful quake off Indonesia kills 20, sparks mass evacuations. geo.tv
(2026-08-15). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-15). How De la Espriella's first week became a natural disaster. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of Colombia's Patreon at $1 or more – Click "Read more" to unlock this content at the source…
(2026-08-15). Colombia: De La Espriella Faces Criticism Over Earthquake Response. popularresistance.org Just three days after Colombia's new President Abelardo De la Espriella was sworn into office, an earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck the western part of the country. The quake was felt particularly strongly in the regions of Chocó, Caldás, Risaralda, and Valle del Cauca, among others, and was so powerful that it was even felt in neighboring Panama and Ecuador. | So far, authorities have reported the deaths of 280 people, a figure that is rising steadily as the hours pass, especially considering that anywhere between 2,000 and 4,200 people are currently reported missing (the total number of missi…
(2026-08-15). Festejaron en Santa Clara una de las tradiciones más antiguas: la Verbena de la Calle Gloria. radiohc.cu 
Como ya es habitual cada 12 de agosto, los santaclareños celebraron su tradición más longeva: la Verbena de la calle Gloria, la cual tiene su origen en la fiesta dedicada a Santa Clara de Asís, patrona de la Ciudad de la patriota y Benefactora Doña Marta Abreu de Estévez y del Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara. | Adornos florales, ofertas de golosinas, dulces, embellecimiento de fachadas, serenatas, la presentación de la Banda Municipal de Conciertos y de otras agrupaciones musicales y danzarias amenizaron la jornada en este sitio aledaño al céntrico Parque Leoncio Vidal, devenida en una verdadera fiesta de pueblo,…
(2026-08-15). Nine months after El Teniente disaster, report finds Chile's state-owned giant ignored seismic warnings, concealed unsafe mining. wsws.org The Sernageomin report documents, in exhaustive technical detail, what happens when the drive for profit is given priority over human life.
(2026-08-15). How Extreme Climate is Reshaping Gulf Development Logic. moderndiplomacy.eu As the United States-Iran conflict draws renewed global attention to energy security, a quieter transformation is underway. Driven by the combined effects of El Niño and accelerating warming, the Gulf region is heating up significantly. Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and intense precipitation events are intensifying water scarcity and straining critical infrastructure. For economies built on …
(2026-08-14). Campaigners to call on Burnham to shut down US bases at RAF Fairford. thecanary.co 
Campaigners from across the country are protesting at RAF Fairford this Saturday 15 August, calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to end Donald Trump's use of British bases to illegally attack Iran. With thousands now killed in the US/Israeli illegal war on Iran, and serious risks of the war widening, the British government's decision to allow the […] | By
(2026-08-14). After 72,000 crossed, EU turns to big tech to police Ceuta migration posts ahead of new surge rumours. hindustantimes.com The European Commission says it is increasing cooperation with Spain, Europol, Meta, TikTok and fact-checkers amid warnings of another possible migrant surge in Ceuta on August 15. EU officials say social media platforms are working to identify and remove misleading content linked to smuggling, violence and dangerous journeys. The developments follow a major influx from Morocco into Spain's North African enclave and controversy surrounding reports about a Spanish Supreme Court ruling on migrant returns. Officials say Frontex and the EU Asylum Agency are prepared to provide additional support as authorities monito…
(2026-08-14). Pakistan start preparation for Russia hockey event. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan players will assemble in Islamabad on Saturday (tomorrow) to kick-start their preparation for the four-nation invitational hockey tournament to be held in Kazan, Russia, from August 27 to September 1. | The camp will be held at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium at the Pakistan Sports Complex, with selected players instructed to report by 5 p.m. on August 15. | The tournament will be held in Kazan from Aug. 27 to Sept. 1, with Pakistan preparing to face international opposition as part of their build-up to future commitments. | The PHF said the squad was selected on the recommendations of its Professiona…