(2026-08-19). On cam: Qatar tries to save US-Iran talks as Trump and Tehran clash over control Of Strait of Hormuz. hindustantimes.com Qatar is stepping in to help revive U.S.-Iran negotiations as Washington and Tehran remain sharply divided over control of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The diplomatic push comes amid rising tensions and growing concerns over the impact of the standoff on regional security and global shipping.
(2026-08-19). Correcting the Trump delusions about the Strait of Hormuz. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: Special correspondent American President Donald Trump posted an image on his Truth Social today. An AI-generated image. It has the Strait of Hormuz circled, and above it, in large letters: NEW U.S. TERRITORY I wrote that line in capitals on purpose. Because this is not something said in a speech. This is a picture.
(2026-08-19). Oil extends climb on prolonged Hormuz export uncertainty. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices climbed for a fourth straight day on Wednesday as investors weighed conflicting messages from Tehran and Washington on whether the Strait of Hormuz is open to ships. | Brent crude futures climbed 69 cents, or 0.8%, to $91.71, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 76 cents, or 0.9%, to $85.70 a barrel. | Both contracts closed on Tuesday at their highest in more than three weeks as hopes of peace between the US and Iran faded. | US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday no talks were taking place with Iran ‚&Ar…
(2026-08-19). Iran labels California its 'new territory' after Trump's Hormuz claim. tribune.com.pk 
An official Iranian social media account labelled California a "new territory" of Iran in response to US President Donald Trump posting an image portraying the Strait of Hormuz as "NEW US Territory." | Trump shared the image on his Truth Social account on Tuesday, showing a map of the Strait of Hormuz with the strategic waterway circled beneath the words "NEW US Territory," following up on his earlier remarks saying the strait would be made US territory after the war ends. | The White House later reposted Trump's post on its official account on US social media platform X. | In response, the official Iran in Hy…
(2026-08-19). One Hormuz Strait, two realities: Trump declares 'open,' Iran claims 'closed'… Who is bluffing. hindustantimes.com The Strait of Hormuz has become the center of a growing confrontation between Donald Trump and Iran. Iran says the strategic waterway is closed, while Trump says Hormuz is open and operating, despite a U.S. naval blockade. Trump also claimed that all water mines had been removed or detonated and rejected reports of talks with Tehran. His statement came as he spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan about Gulf security and the latest Middle East developments. This video examines the competing claims over Hormuz, the U.S. naval presence, Iran's position, and what the dispute means for shipping an…
(2026-08-19). Iranian lawmaker says Tehran would respond in kind if US used nuclear weapon. tribune.com.pk 
An Iranian lawmaker said Tehran would respond in kind if the US used a nuclear weapon against Iran, commenting on a media report about the possibility of such an attack, according to local media on Wednesday. | Fada Hossein Maleki, a member of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, made the remarks in an interview with Iranian news outlet Khabar Online. | Asked how likely he considered a US nuclear attack on Iran, Maleki said: "I do not rule out an ill-considered action by (US President Donald) Trump, but I do not think he would dare to do such a thing, because such an action…
(2026-08-19). A Union Of Unions: Revitalizing Labor Councils. popularresistance.org I'd been to Music City Center in Nashville before, but this day was different. I sat with colleagues and ran into other people I knew from the progressive movement, but we had not convened to discuss organizing strategies or hear from a candidate. We were there to mourn the loss of a grand force in not only Nashville, but all of Southern labor: Vonda McDaniel. | McDaniel's presence loomed large all throughout the center's 2.1 million square feet, literally and figuratively. Photos of her adorned the monitors across the building, and she had served as vice-chair of the Music City Center board, ensuring that organi…
(2026-08-19). The US-Iran Peace Deal Signed In June Expires. popularresistance.org The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the peace deal signed between Iran and the US to end the war expired on Monday, August 17, without achieving a single objective and both the parties accusing each other of violating it. | The MoU was signed digitally by US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on June 17 after a months-long mediation process facilitated by Pakistan and Qatar. | The memorandum was expected to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, which began on February 28, and formalize the unilateral ceasefire announced by Trump on April 8.
(2026-08-19). How Israel Is Drying Up The West Bank's Most Fertile Farmlands. popularresistance.org Agriculture in the northern West Bank could be on the verge of disappearing under the weight of Israeli land confiscation and the destruction of water wells. The Atouf area, in the Tubas governorate in the northeastern West Bank, and long known as the region's "breadbasket," has been targeted by settler attacks on its water lines. The settler raids complement the Israeli army's ongoing infrastructure projects in the area, which have plowed through Palestinian farmlands and demolished wells. | For four months, thousands of Palestinian farmers in the Atouf plain have been unable to access water for their crops afte…
(2026-08-19). Seattle: Duwamish Tribe Takes On Stewardship Of Rematriated Land. popularresistance.org A warm summer breeze carries the scent of wild flowers and fresh foliage from the surrounding forest through the clearing of Heron's Nest (spa îq ∑a î ƒçÃìa îac). This is the site of a successful community-led land effort returning 3.56 acres to the Duwamish Tribe, which lacks federal recognition. | "To me, it seems like a huge piece of property because we are not federally recognized and do not have a reservation," said Nancy Sackman, vice chair of the Duwamish Tribal Council and Duwamish tribal member. "So any land that we do get is a huge event."
(2026-08-19). $54 Billion For Killer Robots? A Look Into DAWG. popularresistance.org In the first 24 hours of the U.S. war on Iran, AI targeting tools powered by Palantir and Anthropic were used to strike over 1,000 targets. On July 12th, the U.S. military employed unmanned kamikaze drone boats for the first time in its history to strike a naval base in Bandar Abbas, Iran. These boats, employed for one-time use with a self-destructive goal, each cost nearly $1 million each. | If Trump and his Pentagon get their way, robotic warfare will be the new normal. Buried in the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request is a number that has stunned even seasoned defense watchers: a whopp…
(2026-08-19). Anti-Terror Laws And The Return Of Political Repression. popularresistance.org A parliamentary republic, an imperial power, a right-wing Andean government, and a monarchy share no region, no alliance, and no form of government. Between them, the same legal instrument is nonetheless spreading: statutes and decrees written in the language of "terrorism" and "national security" that treat political opposition itself as a threat to be policed. Far from coincidental, this convergence is a shared architecture whose purpose is to build a legal framework capable of designating entire organizations and broad movements as enemies of the state, and, through them, of dismantling the conditions in which…
(2026-08-19). Taxpayers Funded A $533 Million Artillery Plant That Made Nothing. popularresistance.org A robot was on fire. Again. | It was the summer of 2024, and the cutting-edge robots inside General Dynamics' sweltering artillery factory near Dallas were catching fire with startling regularity, according to four former workers there. This wasn't ideal, as the plant was supposed to be churning out urgently needed artillery shells for Ukraine. The robots, giant metal arms with clamps for hands, would end up drenched in oil, which would then — no surprise — combust as they moved steel blocks heated to 1,800 degrees into and out of a machine that periodically erupted columns of fire.
(2026-08-19). US' biggest alliance crisis: Trump scolds Seoul, China's top diplomat lands almost immediately. hindustantimes.com South Korea is facing a fresh strategic test as China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi prepares to visit Seoul, days after Donald Trump defended scaling back joint U.S.-South Korea military drills. Wang's visit is expected to focus on bilateral and regional issues as Seoul looks to manage ties with both Washington and Beijing.
(2026-08-19). West can't reach Putin's Caspian route? Russia sending TNT & drone parts to rebuild Iran's arsenal. hindustantimes.com Russia is reportedly shipping explosives, ammunition and drone components to Iran through the Caspian Sea, according to an exclusive NBC News report. A European government document allegedly lists TNT among the cargo, while a Western official reportedly confirmed its contents. The shipments could help Iran rebuild military capabilities damaged by U.S. and Israeli strikes. The reported transfers also mark a striking reversal in the Russia-Iran drone relationship, after years of Iranian Shahed-style drones and technical support flowing to Moscow. This video examines Putin's Caspian supply route, why the shipments m…
(2026-08-19). Iran weighs strikes on US military targets in Europe if war escalates: FT. tribune.com.pk 
Iran has considered striking US military assets in Europe if US President Donald Trump escalates the war, as Tehran weighs options to expand the conflict beyond the Middle East, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. | Citing two people close to the Iranian government, the British daily said Iranian forces had assessed potential strikes on US assets in southeastern European countries, including Bulgaria, which last month approved the use of its Bezmer air base by US refuelling aircraft. | Cyprus, where a British air base was hit by a drone in March, has also been considered among potential targets in the e…
(2026-08-19). UAE suspends all trade, financial transactions with Iran after missile attack. geo.tv UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. — Reuters/File UAE halts trade activities with Iran until further notice.Missiles targeted "maritime traffic": defence ministry.Iran urges "regional parties" to avoid claims against Iran.
(2026-08-19). Is Gulf War Back? Hours After Trump-MBZ Call, Angry Mojtaba Fires Two Ballistic Missiles Toward UAE. hindustantimes.com Iran has reportedly launched two ballistic missiles toward the UAE, with Abu Dhabi confirming the projectiles and saying both were intercepted. The reported attack comes shortly after a Trump-Mohammed bin Zayed call, as tensions between Tehran and the U.S. and its Gulf allies continue to escalate.
(2026-08-19). Trump turns screws on South Korea to join Iran war. wsws.org Incensed by South Korea's refusal to join the US war of aggression against Iran, Trump has unilaterally reduced major joint war games that began Monday and announced plans for talks with North Korea.
(2026-08-19). Monday 8/24: "American Doctors" : Gaza Genocide Frontline Hospitals Film & Panel w/ Filmmaker & Doctors. indybay.org Roxie Movie Theater SF | 3125 16th Street, | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-08-19). Friday 9/4: BABA G presents a Fundraiser: Water is Life – Let Gaza Live. indybay.org San Jose Peace & Justice Center | 48 S Seventh St, Unit 101, San Jose, CA 95112, United States…
(2026-08-19). Tuesday 8/25: "American Doctors" Gaza Genocide Frontline Hospitals – Film & Panel w/ Filmmaker & Doctors. indybay.org Roxie Movie Theater SF | 3125 16th Street, | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-08-19). Venezuela 2026, Argentina 1955, Chavismo and Peronism. unitedworldint.com The events that unfolded in Venezuela after January 3rd have profoundly shaken the country's political landscape. Beyond the search for culprits and traitors—mostly unfounded and driven by emotional responses to the pain and helplessness caused by the murder of hundreds of Cubans and Venezuelans and the kidnapping of President Maduro and his wife—the truth is …
(2026-08-19). Senador granadino ratifica apoyo sindical a Cuba. radiohc.cu La voluntad de los trabajadores de la isla caribeña de Granada para continuar acompañando a la mayor de las Antillas fue el pilar de un nuevo encuentro que sostuvo Yadiryz Echenique Paz, embajadora cubana en ese país, y el senador granadino Andrés Lewis. | La disposición de fortalecer los vínculos de solidaridad frente al cerco imperialista recrudecido fue ratificada por ambas partes durante el encuentro, informó Cubaminrex. | Durante el intercambio Lewis, también presidente de Grenada Trade Union Council, ratificó el compromiso de los sindicatos granadinos de acompañar a Cuba en su resistencia contra las medidas…
(2026-08-19). That Time the US President threatened, "A Whole Civilization will die tonight" juancole.com
(2026-08-19). Hamas accuses Netanyahu of undermining talks, ceasefire deal after Gaza strike. tribune.com.pk 
Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday of deliberately undermining ceasefire talks while reaffirming its commitment to the Gaza ceasefire deal and urging the United States and mediators to pressure Israel to honour it. | The Palestinian group issued the statement after an Israeli strike on a cafe at the port in Gaza City killed six Palestinians, including a child, and injured others. | It said the "new massacre" represented "a deliberate escalation" and accused Israel of seeking to undermine efforts to consolidate the ceasefire and advance implementation of the agreement. "The timin…
(2026-08-19). Fresh EU help for war industry. electronicintifada.net Border mission in Gaza serves as a figleaf for an illegal occupation.
(2026-08-19). Gaza remains deadliest place for aid workers for third consecutive year: UN. tribune.com.pk 
Gaza remained the world's deadliest place for humanitarian workers for the third consecutive year, with 186 aid personnel killed in 2025, the United Nations humanitarian office said Wednesday. | Sudan ranked second, with 71 aid workers killed during the year, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in a statement marking World Humanitarian Day. | Worldwide, 907 humanitarian workers were killed, injured or kidnapped in 2025, setting another record for violence against aid personnel, according to figures from Humanitarian Outcomes' Aid Worker Security Database. | Although the annua…
(2026-08-19). Why aid entering Gaza may not reach those who need it. aljazeera.com It is extremely difficult for trucks to get through the Israeli blockade, let alone for drivers to reach aid warehouses.
(2026-08-19). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Sunday 9/20: Paws: A Benefit for the Sulala Animal Rescue in Gaza. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center – 2414 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-08-19). US refineries taking in half of Venezuela's oil output, official says. aljazeera.com US official says Venezuela is sending 500,000 of its 1.25 million barrels per day output to Gulf Coast refineries.
(2026-08-18). First cold-chain express train carrying southern Xinjiang fruits begins service. ecns.cn A freight train carrying over 200 metric tons of fresh plums departed from Aksu, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, for Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, on Monday, marking the launch of the region's first cold-chain express train service for local fresh fruits.
(2026-08-19). A Comprehensive Review Of RepCard: The Ultimate Field Sales Software For Home Services. moguldom.com Companies making sales door-to-door usually rely on the skill of their salespeople and the organizational prowess of their managers to make sure that they target the right areas. These days, technology is riding to the rescue. These operations used to be very complex, but thanks to software solutions like RepCard, they're becoming easier. We wanted …
(2026-08-19). Root adamant England don't need 'huge change' to Bazball style. tribune.com.pk 
England captain Joe Root is wary of "ripping up" their Bazball blueprint, but hopes his experience can help the team return to winning ways in his second stint as full-time skipper. | England head into their first Test since the exits of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum when they face Pakistan at Headingley in a match starting Wednesday. | Then-captain Stokes dramatically announced his retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge in June. | McCullum was sacked as England's Test coach following the team's seventh red-ball loss in nine matches, although he remain…
(2026-08-19). The Mecca Pact could be an opportunity for Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org The Mecca Pact ranks among the most
(2026-08-19). Quebec separatist says no independence referendum while Trump in office. aljazeera.com Leader of Canadian province's secessionist party says debate over independence stymied by turbulence in US politics.
(2026-08-19). Manav Suthar takes 10-wicket haul as India beat Sri Lanka in 600th Test. aljazeera.com India take a 1-0 lead with a 165-run win against the hosts in Galle to begin the two-Test series.
(2026-08-19). Can Tinubu Win Re-Election Despite Nigeria's Economic Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu As campaigning begins for Nigeria's January elections, President Bola Tinubu faces a difficult test of both his economic reforms and his All Progressives Congress party's more than decade-long record in power. Tinubu is seeking a second term against major challengers including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, both of whom have built their …
(2026-08-19). Military officials unleash operation of fury on 'America-hating' media. responsiblestatecraft.org Over the past week, Pentagon officials launched a broadside against reports of dire conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which has been deployed in the Middle East for more than eight months. Less than 24 hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth first
(2026-08-19). Why White House envoys cannot sway Israel's war leader. aljazeera.com Any deal in any of Israel's conflicts would be politically damaging for its prime minister.
(2026-08-19). China highlights land restoration efforts at COP17 'China Corner'. ecns.cn The "China Corner" themed exhibition opened in the Blue Zone of the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulan Bator, capital of Mongolia, on Monday, highlighting the country's achievements in combating desertification and restoring degraded land.
(2026-08-19). Govt challenges SC order to shift Imran Khan to private hospital. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government on Wednesday filed a review petition challenging the Supreme Court's decision allowing incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to be transferred to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital for assessment and treatment by a multidisciplinary medical board. | The review petition was filed through the Islamabad Chief Commissioner Syed Waqar Hussain, a day after the Supreme Court issued its ruling. | The Supreme Court ordered Imran's transfer to the private hospital for treatment following a hearing on a medical board report and a report submitted by the Adiala jail su…
(2026-08-19). PMD warns of more rain, thunderstorms in Islamabad, Rawalpindi. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday warned of further rain and thunderstorms in Islamabad and Rawalpindi over the next two to four hours, cautioning that heavy rainfall could cause water accumulation in low-lying areas and raise water levels in local nullahs, particularly Nullah Leh. | In an alert posted on X this morning, the PMD said the active weather system over Islamabad and Gujar Khan was expected to bring more rain accompanied by thunderstorms to Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Taxila, Wah Cantt, Attock, Jhelum, Murree, Kallar Syedan and Gujar Khan. | It warned that heavy downpours during t…
(2026-08-19). 9 Best 3D Printing Websites and Tools You Need to Know in 2026. moguldom.com It's pretty wild how much 3D printing technology has evolved over the last couple of years. Back in the beginning, the hobby was so incredibly expensive and took some real expertise to get anything to work. Whether it was troubleshooting mysterious print errors or trying out lots of different handmade tools and modifications, you really …
(2026-08-19). Democracy Now! 2026-08-19 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 19, 2026; Trump's "Authoritarian Takeover" of the Media, ABC Suing FCC & the Meta Trial: Free Press's Jessica González; "Profoundly Corrupt": Trump Sued for Selling Early Access to His Truth Social Posts for $100K/Month; Bipartisan Outcry Forces Trump to Pause Border Security Project in Big Bend National Park in Texas; Activist Tree-Sit in Ancient Cottonwood Continues Against Border Wall Construction in Arizona | Headlines for August 19, 2026; Trump's "Authoritarian Takeover" of the Media, ABC Suing FCC & the Meta Trial: Free Press's J…
(2026-08-18). Qixi Festival draws surge of couples for marriage registration. ecns.cn On Qixi Festival, a large number of couples flock to the Shangcheng District Marriage Registration Service Center, known as Hangzhou's "most beautiful marriage registration office," in Zhejiang Province, to register their marriages.
(2026-08-19). Energy Cost Before Energy Generation. wattsupwiththat.com Energy systems have to satisfy many requirements simultaneously: reliability, affordability, environmental impact, resource requirements, infrastructure needs and their ability to deliver energy when and where society requires it. But before comparing the energy return of different technologies, we first need to understand what we are counting.
(2026-08-19). Attackers go 'house to house' killing 25 villagers in central Nigeria. aljazeera.com An attack on a village in Nigeria's central Plateau state has killed at least 25 people.
(2026-08-19). TRAPPED IN AN OILY FOOL'S PARADISE. indybay.org Delusion and Catastrophic reality…
(2026-08-19). Dance, gongs, drums and effigies of trump&Takaichi… indybay.org Dance, gongs, drums and | effigies of trump&Takaichi were stomped at the SF federal building Saturday Aug 15 2026.
(2026-08-19). Being Set Up for A Spectacle: An Trajectory of Deepdiving While UncoloniziNg. indybay.org Recently, while showing their art in Downtown Portland, OR, a visual artist with over 30 years experience found himself experiencing what he thinks is a Set-Up in the works. People Who put certain pawns (and targets) into situations where character assassination is imminent. Or, in this case, a likely murder.
(2026-08-19). More than two-thirds of UPS' US package volume now handled in automated facilities. wsws.org These developments further expose the Teamsters' so-called "historic" 2023 contract as a historic sellout.
(2026-08-19). Ukrainian government reinters another Nazi collaborator. wsws.org The fascistic Ukrainian regime repatriated the remains of the founder of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists, Yehven Konovalets.
(2026-08-18). China's 110-meter radio telescope completes core structure installation. ecns.cn The core structure of a 110-meter radio telescope in Xinjiang has been installed, marking a major milestone for what will become one of the world's most precise radio telescopes of its size, capable of conducting observations at high radio frequencies.
(2026-08-19). Saturday 8/22: Coffee and Conversation About Reparations. indybay.org Café International, 508 Haight Street near Fillmore SF…
(2026-08-19). Where Have All Your Dollars Gone? Long Time Passing. worldbeyondwar.org 
Seriously, are ALL the things we're warned cost money and told we can't afford and asked how the heck we'll pay for to be found in 22.34% of the budget? #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-08-19). K-P seeks US investment in tourism. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and the US on Tuesday discussed prospects for cooperation in various sectors, including sports, tourism, minerals, energy and power, education, parliamentary cooperation and capacity building. | This was discussed during a meeting between US Chargé d'Affaires in Pakistan is Natalie A Baker and K-P Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad. All parliamentary leaders of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, provincial ministers and other prominent personalities also attended the meeting. | During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on further pr…
(2026-08-19). Suthar shines as India crush Sri Lanka in 600th Test. tribune.com.pk 
Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar finished with a haul of 10 wickets as India thrashed Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test in Galle on Wednesday to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. | Suthar, playing only his second Test, impressed with his line and length to ensure India a memorable win in their 600th Test match. | Suthar took four wickets in the first innings and kept up the fine show to take 6-55, and help bowl out the hosts for 206 shortly after lunch on the final day. | Set a target of 372 runs, Sri Lanka's batters failed to apply themselves other than Sonal Dinusha, who top-scored in both the inni…
(2026-08-19). Delaware lawmakers accuse governor of retaliation following endorsement of progressive challengers over incumbents. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Gov. Matt Meyer released a slate of political endorsements Tuesday in several state House and Senate primary races, including challengers to incumbent lawmakers in two Senate districts. | Some Delaware senators say the governor is retaliating against those incumbent lawmakers by supporting their challengers. | Meyer is endorsing progressive Working Family Party challengers Adriana Bohm and Shay Frisby against Sens. Dan Cruce, D-Wilmington, and Ray Seigfried, D-Claymont. Bohm…
(2026-08-19). Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine. tribune.com.pk 
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios was provisionally suspended from tennis on Wednesday after testing positive for cocaine, with the volatile Australian owning up to his "huge mistake" in a public apology. | The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced the suspension of the 31-year-old following a positive test for benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite, from a sample taken during an ATP 250 event in Mallorca in June. | Kyrgios, who reached a career-high rank of 13, has been provisionally suspended since August 4 after a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) laboratory confirmed the presence of the…
(2026-08-19). K-P to criminalise child marriage. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to enact a law restraining child marriages in the province as the draft bill "Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2019" is long pending and needs cabinet approval and subsequent tabling in the provincial assembly. | This was disclosed by Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa for Population Welfare Tufail Anjum while chairing a meeting organized by UNFPA in Peshawar on Tuesday. | He said necessary legislation would also be enacted to ensure its effective implementation. "Child marriage is an important social issue, and the govern…
(2026-08-18). Chinese film "Niu Lai" turns viral flop into box-office hit. ecns.cn The animated film Niu Lai has become an unlikely sensation after its daily box office of just 7,352 yuan ($1,020) sparked a trending hashtag and drew audiences curious to see "how bad it could be."
(2026-08-18). Wang Chuqin retains top in ITTF men's singles world rankings. ecns.cn China's Wang Chuqin retained the No. 1 spot in the men's singles standings as the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) released its world rankings for Week 34 of 2026 on Monday.
(2026-08-19). Anti-Muslim protesters call for 'Christian Crusade' in Dearborn, US. aljazeera.com Far-right protesters clashed with police at an anti-Muslim rally in the US city of Dearborn.
(2026-08-19). Kelsey Mitchell ties WNBA scoring record in Fever win over Tempo. aljazeera.com The three-time All-Star made history when she registered 20 or more points in a WNBA game for the 20th straight time.
(2026-08-19). The Mecca Agreement: An Alliance in Search of Its Enemy. unitedworldint.com The recent Mecca Agreement between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has been presented as the beginning of a new regional security architecture. Yet behind the language of cooperation and deterrence lies a fundamental ambiguity: the alliance does not clearly identify the threat against which its members are supposed to act. For Alptekin Dursunoƒülu, editor-in-chief of …
(2026-08-19). ICC condemns US sanctions as 'flagrant attack' on court's independence. aljazeera.com The ICC has expressed concern over the Trump administration's campaign.
(2026-08-18). First satellite made in Xiongan enters orbit. ecns.cn The Honghu-03 satellite, China's first satellite made in Xiong'an New Area, was successfully launched into orbit aboard a Zhuque3 Y2 carrier rocket from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone.
(2026-08-18). Xizang glacier earns Guinness World Record. ecns.cn Bujia Glacier in Xizang Autonomous Region has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the hanging glacier with the greatest vertical drop, adding a new highlight to the region's ecological tourism.
(2026-08-19). "Moderates" Support Extreme Injustice. indybay.org Corporate militarism and political malpractice…
(2026-08-19). Tuesday 8/18: Where Are the Feminists? indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/sopaug18…
(2026-08-19). New Jersey moves to stop social media companies from targeting kids with addictive algorithms that keep them scrolling. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? When New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill was running for office last year, she made children's online safety a central part of her On her first day in office, she signed an
(2026-08-18). Hong Kong population rises 0.3% as inflows offset natural decrease. ecns.cn The population of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) rose 0.3% year on year to a provisional 7.52 million in mid-2026, as net population inflows offset a natural decrease, the Census and Statistics Department said Tuesday.
(2026-08-19). Pakistan condemns 'unprovoked' Israeli attack on Syrian airbase. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the "unprovoked attack" by Israeli occupation forces on "Abu al-Duhur Airbase in Idlib, Syria," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said. | In a statement, MoFA said the attack was a "flagrant violation of international law" and warned that such "provocative actions" could further undermine regional peace and stability. | üîà PR No. 2Ô∏è‚É£2Ô∏è‚É£0Ô∏è‚É£/2Ô∏è‚É£0Ô∏è‚&Eacut…
(2026-08-19). LucidPic Review: Checking Out the AI Photo Video Creator. moguldom.com AI image and video generators are becoming increasingly useful for people who need professional-looking visual content without the time and cost associated with traditional photography and video shoots. Lucidpic is an appealing option for more than a few reasons. But, does it actually hold up to the buzz surrounding it, and would it be a …
(2026-08-18). Cambodia links KHQR with WeChat Pay for Chinese travelers. ecns.cn Chinese travelers in Cambodia can now use WeChat Pay to scan local KHQR codes for everyday purchases under a cross-border QR payment service launched Tuesday in Phnom Penh by the National Bank of Cambodia and WeChat Pay.
(2026-08-18). China, Tanzania deepen financial cooperation through wider RMB use. ecns.cn China and Tanzania are set to deepen financial cooperation and expand the use of the Chinese currency renminbi (RMB), or the yuan, in cross-border trade and investment, as the Bank of China on Tuesday hosted an RMB internationalization roadshow in Tanzania.
(2026-08-19). Saturday 8/22: Gold Rush CENTURY: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-19). Mumia Remembers Dr. Johanna Fernandez; NOL Activists Speak Against ICE & Lobby. indybay.org Mumia Abu Jamal Remembers Dr. Johanna Fernandez; New Orleans Activists Speak Out Against ICE Detention Centers; Author Ian Lustick Examines Israel's Lobby…
(2026-08-19). As Europe rearms, Italy's fragmented space sector faces a scale test. tribune.com.pk 
Italy's fragmented space industry is facing growing pressure to consolidate as defence and government customers increasingly favour larger suppliers capable of handling complex programmes. | The shift reflects a broader push across Europe to build strategic autonomy in defence and critical technologies, as governments respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, tensions with China and uncertainty over future United States security commitments. | For Italy, whose space sector is known for niche engineering expertise but remains dominated by small and medium-sized companies, the challenge is whether firms can build…
(2026-08-19). What's happening in Lebanon's 'pilot zones'? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Ali Hashem reports on what's happening in a so-called 'pilot zone' in southern Lebanon.
(2026-08-19). Chilean miners' families fight alone as management walks free and unions look the other way. wsws.org The corporatized union apparatus aligned to the Chilean "left" has done nothing but issue statements, observe moments of silence and light candles.
(2026-08-19). PCB sets dates for President's Trophy. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced that its Grade-I and Grade-II departmental tournaments will begin on September 12. | The first-class President's Trophy Grade-I will be played from September 12 to October 21 in Islamabad, Abbottabad, Peshawar and Rawalpindi, with the full schedule to be announced later. | The President's Trophy Grade-II will run concurrently with the Grade-I competition. | The President's Cup List A tournament has been moved to December and will follow the conclusion of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Silver and Gold competitions.
(2026-08-19). Nolan Wells would have been 19 today. Read the birthday letter his family never imagined writing. wibailoutpeople.org 
Nolan Xavier Wells in an undated photo released by the family attorney Ben Crump on July 10. (Photo; Ben Crump Law/Reuters via CNN Newsource)…
(2026-08-19). PM directs petroleum minister to go to Karachi, negotiate diesel price cut with local oil refineries. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik to travel to Karachi immediately and hold talks with oil refineries to secure relief for consumers on fuel prices, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. | According to the PMO, at a meeting with the petroleum minister, the prime minister directed him to "immediately reach Karachi" and negotiate with local oil refineries. | PM Shehbaz said the petroleum minister should take steps to ensure a reduction in the prices of locally produced diesel. | The directive came as Pakistan faced mounting pressure over soaring petrol and…
(2026-08-18). China-built VLCC featuring green technologies delivered in Dalian. ecns.cn A new-generation very large crude carrier (VLCC), independently developed and built by China, was delivered in Dalian, Liaoning Province, on Monday.
(2026-08-19). Palestinian factions explore broad alliance for November elections. aljazeera.com Hamas, breakaway Fatah faction consider unified electoral list to challenge Mahmoud Abbas as political landscape shifts.
(2026-08-19). Philippine impeachment trial advances Marcos' consolidation of state power. wsws.org Behind the constitutional theater in the Philippine Senate, the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte is being staged to eliminate the last significant political obstacle to Washington's transformation of the archipelago into a forward base for war with China.
(2026-08-19). Donald warns Bangladesh that Australia will hit back hard. tribune.com.pk 
South African bowling great Allan Donald has urged Bangladesh to resist any temptation to play for a draw in the second Test against Australia, saying they must stick to the formula that powered their win in Darwin. | Bangladesh stunned the hosts in the opening Test, winning by nine wickets for their first victory on Australian soil and only their second against the Aussies. | Donald, who was the fast-bowling coach of Bangladesh before stepping down in 2023, warned that a wounded Australia would come back hard in the second Test, seeking to avoid a rare series defeat. | "Australia are going to come with everyt…
(2026-08-19). Pakistan extends ban on Indian aircraft using airspace until September 24. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Wednesday extended its closure of airspace to India for another month, with the restriction remaining in place until September 24, according to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). | The restriction applies to all civil and military aircraft of Indian-registered airlines, the notice says. The authority added that under the extended restriction, no Indian-registered aircraft can use Pakistan's airspace, even if the aircraft has been taken on lease. | The PAA issued the NOTAM announcing the extension. | Earlier, the PAA extended the restriction on Indian aircraf…
(2026-08-18). World-largest-class dual-fuel container ship departs Taizhou. ecns.cn The Xinfu 145, the world's largest dual-fuel container ship, departed Taizhou Port in Jiangsu Province on Tuesday under tug assistance for outfitting work.
(2026-08-19). From Trade Giant to Strategic Actor: Rebuilding Europe's Economic Statecraft. moderndiplomacy.eu As the era of frictionless globalization gives way to systemic warfare, the European Union finds itself trapped in an institutional paradox: it remains a global economic titan, yet it lacks the strategic machinery to defend its own interests. While authoritarian regimes weaponise supply chains and financial flows with predatory speed, Brussels remains chained down in …
(2026-08-18). Yangtze River Delta launches multimodal express freight routes to Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. ecns.cn A multimodal express freight train loaded with e-commerce goods, including daily commodities and clothing, departed from Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, for Tianjin on Wednesday, marking the launch of the first direct e-commerce multimodal express train service connecting the Yangtze River Delta to the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
(2026-08-19). Saturday 8/22: Footprint America: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-19). Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after positive test for cocaine. aljazeera.com The Australian said he made no excuses but admitted to struggling with the twilight of his career.
(2026-08-18). China FA launches probe into alleged KFA 'inappropriate hospitality'. ecns.cn The Chinese Football Association (CFA) said on Wednesday it has launched an investigation into reports that three of its staff members received "inappropriate hospitality" from the Korea Football Association (KFA) during a referee exchange visit to South Korea in 2012.
(2026-08-18). Xi calls for stronger China-Ecuador synergy in development strategies. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday emphasized that China and Ecuador should strengthen the synergy of their development strategies and implement the cooperation plan for jointly building the Belt and Road.
(2026-08-18). Heritage crafts gain popularity as wedding gifts among young Chinese. ecns.cn Handmade intangible cultural heritage crafts such as cloisonné are becoming popular wedding gifts among young Chinese, particularly around the Qixi Festival, or Chinese Valentine's day.
(2026-08-19). Cars swept downhill as flash floods hit northern Chile. aljazeera.com Cars were swept downhill as floodwaters and mudslides tore through northern Chile.
(2026-08-19). Trial begins that could force Meta to change Facebook and Instagram. aljazeera.com A landmark trial has begun in California over allegations Meta deliberately designed its platforms to be addictive.
(2026-08-19). How Could China's New South China Sea Base Affect Taiwan? moderndiplomacy.eu China has completed the first phase of construction at Antelope Reef in the disputed Paracel Islands, creating a large artificial island that analysts say could eventually become one of Beijing's most important military facilities in the South China Sea. Satellite images reviewed by Reuters show that the first stage of reclamation has been completed after …
(2026-08-19). Haroon completes UCI internship. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's only UCI Level-3 coach, Haroon General, has completed a one-month coaching internship at the UCI World Cycling Centre (WCC) in Aigle, Switzerland, Pakistan Cycling Federation (PCF) said. | He worked with the UCI track high performance team, the UCI WCC women's continental team and athletes from several countries during the programme. | The internship provided exposure to international coaching systems, athlete development, training methods and performance analysis, while also giving general experience of the day-to-day operations of a high-performance cycling centre. | He also served as a coach and…
(2026-08-19). 7 Process Mapping Tactics to Improve Business Approaches. moguldom.com A clear roadmap or workflow is highly critical for teams and project managers in completing the work correctly. Thus, you can have an overview of your role and responsibilities as well as work process steps. Without the roadmap, teams will have no guidance, and as a result, there will be delays and mistakes. Under such …
(2026-08-19). Body of former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji cremated in Beijing>. ecns.cn The body of former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji was cremated in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-08-19). Is Beijing Playing the Victim? Inside China's Latest Media Attack on Japan. thinktank.pk When a Fishing Dispute Becomes a Political Weapon A recent Global Times article titled "Japan's jitters over Chinese fishing vessels reveal a guilty conscience" presents the latest China-Japan maritime tensions through a familiar political lens: China as the relatively calm actor and Japan as the nervous, suspicious and ultimately responsible party. The article was published …
(2026-08-19). PHF launches coaching education programme. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) today formally inaugurated Phase 1 of its national coaching education program, marking a significant step toward modernizing the sport's technical standards and tactical frameworks across the country. | The opening session was conducted by PHF National Coaching Advisor Herman Kruis, bringing together dynamic blend of young and experienced Pakistani coaches. Designed as an interactive, highly practical, and objective learning workshop, the session focused on contemporary coaching methodologies, tactical analysis, and modern athlete management. | PHF President Mohyuddin Ahmed…
(2026-08-19). Climate change is driving record heat in Europe's seas, scientists say. tribune.com.pk 
Human-caused climate change was the main driver of recent record-breaking sea temperatures around Europe, scientists said on Wednesday, warning of severe consequences for marine ecosystems and coastal communities. | Europe's seas have not escaped the extreme heat that many countries have endured this summer. Last month, the average temperature in the Mediterranean was 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit), the highest for any July on record, while an offshore buoy near Mallorca recorded 33 degrees Celsius in early August. | Human-caused climate change has added about 2 degrees Celsius of warming to the Me…
(2026-08-19). Who is Natalie Harp — Trump's executive assistant in the spotlight. geo.tv US President Trump walks by his Executive assistant Natalie Harp as they attend a dignified transfer of the remains of US Army service members at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, US, July 22, 2026. — ReutersPresident Donald Trump's close aide Natalie Harp has come…
(2026-08-19). Thursday 8/20: OPEN HOUSE: Revolution Books. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-08-19). NATO and the North Atlantic left: A road to nowhere. links.org.au 
Jana Silverman and Jaime Caro look at alternatives socialists on both sides of the Atlantic can propose to promote geopolitical stability in the face of the global polycrisis.
(2026-08-19). US ambassador to Israel calls settler violence 'terror'. aljazeera.com US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank…
(2026-08-19). Why Is Japan Criticising the U.S. Over ICC Sanctions? moderndiplomacy.eu Japan has issued an unusually direct criticism of its U.S. ally after Washington imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. Japan's foreign ministry described the sanctions as "very unfortunate" and reaffirmed Tokyo's support for the ICC and its role in prosecuting serious international crimes. The statement marks …
(2026-08-18). From global experience to opportunities in China: How Chinese students studying abroad build bridges across cultures. ecns.cn From artificial intelligence reshaping the workplace to the rapid growth of industries such as integrated circuits, aerospace and biomedicine, Chinese students studying abroad are facing an increasingly diverse set of choices about what comes after graduation — and where they want to build their future.
(2026-08-18). China's snooker boom gains momentum with return of China Open. ecns.cn The 2026 China Open Snooker has returned to the World Snooker Tour calendar after a six-year absence, highlighting the rapid growth of snooker in China.
(2026-08-19). Vieira appointed Senegal head coach after World Cup disappointment. tribune.com.pk 
Senegal have appointed France's 1998 World Cup winner Patrick Vieira as head coach, the country's football federation announced Tuesday, succeeding Pape Thiaw who was dismissed after the World Cup. | The appointment of Vieira, who was born in Senegal, is a "strategic move", the federation said in a social media post, aiming to "establish a high-level technical staff, in line with our country's sporting ambitions". | His main mission will be to revitalise the team after Senegal's bruising loss to Belgium in the last 32 of the World Cup. | Thiaw was sacked less than two weeks later. The 45-year-old former Senega…
(2026-08-19). US unions sue over new visa rule for foreign students, journalists. aljazeera.com New rule caps student and exchange visas to four years, while most journalist visas will be limited to 240 days.
(2026-08-18). Robots widely used in everyday life in Beijing, from brewing coffee to cooking meals. ecns.cn Robots are moving into everyday service roles across Beijing in 2026, brewing coffee in under 30 seconds, cooking dozens of Chinese dishes and going on sale in shopping malls as the city's robotics industry expands.
(2026-08-19). Iran lands in Islamabad for joint kabaddi training camp. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's men's kabaddi team, the 2018 Asian Games champions, will arrive in Islamabad on Thursday for a joint training camp with Pakistan as both sides step up preparations for next month's Asian Games in Japan. | The camp, arranged at the invitation of the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF), is expected to provide both teams with valuable match practice ahead of the Asian Games, scheduled to be held from September 19 to October 4. | "We are very much thankful to the Iran Kabaddi Federation for sending their team. It will help both sides prepare well for the Asiad," PKF Secretary General Mohammad Sarwar told The…
(2026-08-19). Injury-plagued Pogba released by Monaco. tribune.com.pk 
Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will be released by Monaco after a series of injuries, the French club said on Wednesday. | Pogba, 33, won the World Cup with France in 2018 but since serving a ban for doping has struggled to return to the elite level. | Monaco said in a statement that the objectives they had set for Pogba were "only partially achieved" and the Ligue 1 club were therefore ending his contract that would have run until June 2027. | Pogba is currently sidelined with a thigh injury, just after returning from a knee problem. | Monaco paid tribute to the player's "remarkab…
(2026-08-19). Wednesday 8/19: Rally To Defend The Crockett Ten: DROP The Charges NOW! indybay.org Richmond Superior Court | 100 37th St | Richmond, California…
(2026-08-19). Australia: SEP meeting discusses how to fight Labor government's attack on National Disability Insurance Scheme. wsws.org Speakers exposed the disastrous consequences of the evisceration of the NDIS and its impact on the disabled and their families, and the jobs and conditions of health, education and welfare workers.
(2026-08-19). 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.
(2026-08-19). Pakistan challenges top court order to move Imran Khan to private hospital. aljazeera.com Government files a review of Supreme Court order, arguing that the jailed ex-PM should be examined at a public hospital.
(2026-08-19). Climate Alarmists Go Silent: Turns Out Fossil Fuels Are Earth's 'Miracle-Gro'. wattsupwiththat.com The question is no longer whether fossil fuels have greened the planet. The evidence is overwhelming. Will people in power have the courage to acknowledge it as a benefit?
(2026-08-18). Unitree Robotics surges 629% to $62 bln valuation in Shanghai share debut. ecns.cn Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics surged 629.44 percent to open at 1,100 yuan (about 161.99 U.S. dollars) per share in its Shanghai STAR Market debut Wednesday.
(2026-08-19). Top India court allows passive euthanasia, but few aware of 'living wills'. aljazeera.com Families of terminally ill patients have little or no awareness or preparedness for what comes next.
(2026-08-18). China's licensed doctors reach 5.29 million as resident health indicators hit record highs. ecns.cn China had 5.29 million licensed (assistant) physicians by the end of 2025, surpassing the target set in the 14th Five-Year (2021-2025) Plan, the National Health Commission announced on Wednesday, commemorating the ninth Chinese Doctors' Day.
(2026-08-19). South Korea's Everland opens final vote to name panda cub. ecns.cn South Korea's Everland theme park has launched the final public vote to name a giant panda cub born in June, with balloting open through Aug. 30.
(2026-08-19). Iran's armed forces warn Gulf countries against assisting US military. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries on Wednesday against assisting the US military, saying it would be tantamount to joining American military operations. | "We wish to warn that any assistance or facilitation provided to the aggressor US military amounts to participation in the US military operation," armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi said, according to Iran's Mehr news agency. | South Korean minister says Trump appears to be pressuring Seoul over Iran, investment | South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump's order to curb joint military drills appea…
(2026-08-19). Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase. tribune.com.pk 
Eight Israeli airstrikes hit an airbase in northwestern Syria early on Tuesday, Syrian state media said, in what the US envoy for the region called an "unnecessary escalation". | Syria's state-run Ekhbariya, citing a military source, said the attack struck the runway and storage facilities at the Abu al-Duhur base, while a separate military source and a civilian who lives near the base said there were no casualties. | The Israeli military declined to comment on the strikes while the Syrian defence ministry did not respond. | "We are deeply concerned that the confirmed Israeli airstrikes on Abu al-Duhur Airbase…
(2026-08-19). US, South Korea to cut length, scope of military drills after Trump order. tribune.com.pk 
South Korea and the United States will cut short annual joint military drills to five days from 11 and scale back some field training, the allies said on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump ordered a substantial reduction in US participation. | The change in the drills comes as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits South Korea on Wednesday and Thursday for regional security talks expected to cover developments on the Korean peninsula. | The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, which began on August 17, will now run through August 21, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff and a Pentagon official said, instead of…
(2026-08-19). At least nine killed in hotel fire in India's Kolkata. geo.tv Firefighters and other officials stand on the street in the aftermath of a hotel fire that killed several people in Kolkata, India, August 19, 2026.— Reuters A fire ripped through a hotel in the Indian city of Kolkata on Wednesday, killing nine people, authorities said, with…
(2026-08-19). Five Premier League stars to watch this season. tribune.com.pk 
The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday, setting the stage for a galaxy of stars to shine in the 2026-27 campaign. | AFP Sports looks at five players to watch: | Morgan Rogers (Chelsea) | Signed for a British record £117 million ($158 million) from Aston Villa, the England midfielder will be expected to lead the Xabi Alonso revolution at Stamford Bridge. | Rogers is Chelsea's marquee close-season recruit and must live up to his eye-watering price tag if Alonso is to revitalise the Blues after their dismal 10th-place finish in the Premier League last season. | The 24-year-old arrives fresh from…
(2026-08-18). Wall collapse leaves 5 dead, 17 injured in SW China's Sichuan. ecns.cn Five people were killed and 17 others injured after a wall collapsed in southwest China's Sichuan Province, local authorities said Wednesday.
(2026-08-19). Dozens killed after gold mine collapse in Central African Republic. aljazeera.com Rescue operations ongoing after mine collapse kills dozens in the Central African Republic near the Cameroon border.
(2026-08-19). Trump pauses 50 percent tariffs on Canada in last-minute deal. aljazeera.com Washington and Ottawa announce agreement to delay new tariffs on Canadian exports shortly before midnight deadline.
(2026-08-19). Ex-Left Party leader helps pave the way for far-right rule in eastern Germany. wsws.org Sahra Wagenknecht's rapprochement with the AfD has been apparent for years. Now, she is not only moving closer to the far-right party in terms of policy, but is helping it attain power.
(2026-08-19). Oligarchy, dictatorship and the political radicalization of the American working class. wsws.org We are publishing here the report delivered by Joseph Kishore, national secretary of the Socialist Equality Party (US), to the party's Ninth National Congress, held August 2—7, 2026.
(2026-08-19). Sunday 9/20: Ensemble Ari Concert and Open Studio. indybay.org 4030 Reinhardt Drive, Oakland, CA…
(2026-08-19). Federal monitor allows UAW official who issued death threat against Will Lehman to collect his $200,000 salary. wsws.org Six weeks after a $202,000-a-year UAW official posted an image of Will Lehman bound, gagged and under the gun, the court-appointed Monitor has left the question of his continued employment in the hands of the apparatus he was campaigning for.
(2026-08-19). International support surges for jailed Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The international campaign demanding the freedom of Ukrainian socialist and anti-war activist Bogdan Syrotiuk continues to expand rapidly following his sentencing to 15 years in prison on August 10.
(2026-08-19). Milwaukee, August 27, 28, 29 and September 19, 2026: Conectando Memorias. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-19). PFF explores Saudi partnerships to expand football opportunities. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Football Federation's (PFF) presdient Mohsen Gillani called on Pakistan's ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmad Farooq, in Riyadh. | During the meeting, opportunities to further strengthen cooperation and explore avenues for the development and promotion of football in Pakistan were discussed. The discussion also focused on potential collaboration and engagement with relevant stakeholders in the Kingdom to support Pakistan's football ecosystem and create greater opportunities for players and sporting institutions. | Gillani briefed the ambassador on the PFF's ongoing efforts and future initiatives aimed at…
(2026-08-19). Today In Dystopia: "We Have Cameras Everywhere In That Town" caitlinjohnstone.com.au Today in dystopia, police have been wrongfully arresting people based on faulty information from AI-assisted Flock surveillance footage instead of actually investigating the evidence of the crime. | In an article titled "
(2026-08-19). Indian-origin woman, living in US with green card for 27 years, detained by ICE. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian-origin woman who has been residing lawfully in the US for 27 years and has held a Green Card since 2013, has been detained Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). | Venkata Vasamsetty who is a public school teacher working with special-needs students in North Carolina, has no criminal record and is the mother of two US citizens and grandmother of two US citizen children, according to her family and immigration attorney. | Venkata Vasamsetty, a public school teacher who works with special-needs students in North Carolina, was reportedly detained by US immigration authorities despite ha…
(2026-08-19). Turkish counterpart invites FM Dar to Regional 4 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Istanbul. tribune.com.pk 
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has invited Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar to attend the upcoming Regional 4 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Istanbul later this month, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Wednesday. | According to a post on X, "FM Fidan invited FM Dar to attend the upcoming Regional 4 Foreign Ministers' Meeting of Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, to be held in Istanbul later this month." | "FM Dar accepted the invitation and confirmed his participation in the meeting," the ministry added. | Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Sena…
(2026-08-19). Nicht kriegsbereit? Hinter den hohen Milità§rhaushalten der NATO-Staaten verbergen sich demotiviertes Personal, veraltete Ausràºstung und mangelnde Erfahrung in der modernen Kriegsfàºhrung. strategic-culture.su In der euro-atlantischen Medientradition ist es àºblich, sich àºber die russische Armee lustig zu machen und sie als eine Ansammlung unqualifizierter Dilettanten darzustellen, die mit zweitklassiger Kampfausràºstung kà§mpfen, sich auf massive Infanterieangriffe verlassen und keine Ahnung davon haben, wie moderne Kriege gefàºhrt werden. | Gleichzeitig gilt die Auffassung als allgemein anerkannt, dass die Streitkrà§fte der fàºhrenden NATO-Mà§chte — in erster Linie der USA, aber auch Groàübritanniens, Deutschlands und Frankreichs — ein Vorbild fàºr hochmo…
(2026-08-19). Can We Save Our Food From Climate Change? The Future of Food Is at Stake. thinktank.pk Imagine a world where a heatwave destroys a wheat harvest, drought leaves fields without enough water, floods wash away rice crops and rising ocean temperatures disrupt fisheries—all within the same year. This is no longer simply a prediction about the distant future. Climate change is already affecting the way food is grown, transported and produced. …
(2026-08-18). China launches Zhuque-3 rocket, achieving its first rocket recovery on land. ecns.cn China launched the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 on Wednesday morning, achieving its first recovery of a rocket's first stage on land.
(2026-08-19). AN ONGOING REHEARSAL – An Interview with NDUDUZO MAKHATHINI. indybay.org Audio interview with Nduduzo Makhathini; South African pianist, improviser, healer, and musicologist. He's currently writing a book called, "An Ongoing Rehearsal." His new album on Blue Note Records is titled The Myth We Choose and was released on June 26, 2026. In September, 2026 Makhathini will begin a US/World tour with his jazz trio.
(2026-08-19). Military officials unleash operation fury on 'America-hating' media. responsiblestatecraft.org Over the past week, Pentagon officials launched a broadside against reports of dire conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which has been deployed in the Middle East for more than eight months. Less than 24 hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth first
(2026-08-19). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-19). 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.
(2026-08-19). Why Is Trump Pressuring South Korea Over Iran and Investment? moderndiplomacy.eu The United States and South Korea have long relied on their military alliance to deter North Korea and maintain stability on the Korean Peninsula. But President Donald Trump's decision to substantially reduce U.S. participation in joint military exercises has introduced a new layer of uncertainty into the relationship. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said …
(2026-08-18). China launches Zhuque-3, achieving its first rocket recovery on land. ecns.cn China launched the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 on Wednesday morning, achieving its first recovery of a rocket's first stage on land.
(2026-08-18). DeepSeek seeks civilengineering talents for its IDC datacenter team. ecns.cn Chinese AI company DeepSeek has posted a new round of full-time job openings for its IDC data center team, covering three areas: data center infrastructure operations, planning and design, and on-site implementation.
(2026-08-19). Wednesday 8/19: Report from Palestine: The World Needs to Act! indybay.org Zoom | masspeace.us/report-from-palestine…
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(2026-08-19). Hainan international education hub brings together 30 Chinese, overseas universities. ecns.cn An international education hub in south China's Hainan Province has brought together 30 Chinese and overseas universities, giving students access to cross-university courses and international education resources without leaving China.
(2026-08-19). Saturday 8/29: SF Made Of Iron Group Show & Fundraiser For Documentary On Women Ironworker. indybay.org Gallery | 939 Howard St. | San Francisco…
(2026-08-19). Friday 8/21: Discussion of:Reform or Revolution Questions of Orientation, Questions of Morality. indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-08-19). Two security personnel injured as suicide attack foiled in Bannu. tribune.com.pk 
Two security personnel were injured on Tuesday when a suicide bomber attempted to target a security forces' vehicle in Bannu's Jani Khel Mali Khel area. | According to police sources, the bomber was riding in a rickshaw and attempted to strike a security forces' MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle near Al-Momin School. However, security personnel responded promptly and killed the attacker before he could reach the vehicle, averting potentially greater casualties. | The sources said Sepoy Zeeshan and Sepoy Khairuddin were injured in the attack. They were immediately shifted to CMH Bannu for medical t…
(2026-08-19). Friday 9/4: Rally To Stop Chatbots Replacing Workers At Kaiser, Defend Healthcare Workers & Single Pay. indybay.org San Francisco Kaiser Hospital | 2645 Geary Blvd | San Francisco…
(2026-08-19). China readies robotic lunar mission in search for water ice. tribune.com.pk 
China is preparing to launch its next lunar exploration mission, Chang'e 7, aimed at investigating the Moon's south polar region for traces of water ice, state-run China Daily reported Wednesday. | The Chang'e 7 spacecraft and its Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket were vertically transferred to the launch area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in southern Hainan province early Wednesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). | Over the coming days, space engineers at the coastal spaceport will conduct final functional checks, joint testing and propellant filling ahead of the launch. | Chang'e 7…
(2026-08-19). Humanitarianism is not collapsing. It is being traded and compromised. aljazeera.com This is endangering the lives of humanitarian workers and the vulnerable communities they serve.
(2026-08-18). 'Mobile photo studio' captures memories on Qixi Festival. ecns.cn The volunteer photography service has been running for five years, bringing a "mobile photo studio" to rural communities and capturing in photographs the elderly couples who have spent cherished years together.
(2026-08-18). Magnitude-5.6 earthquake strikes northwest China's Qinghai. ecns.cn A magnitude-5.6 earthquake struck Dachaidan in Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, at 5: 36 a.m. on Wednesday, according to the Qinghai Earthquake Agency.
(2026-08-18). China-Laos Railway cargo tops 90 million tonnes. ecns.cn The China—Laos Railway has carried more than 90 million metric tons of cargo since opening, including over 21 million tons of cross-border freight, China Railway Kunming Bureau said Tuesday.
(2026-08-19). Riyadh Air begins three weekly flights between Riyadh and Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
Riyadh Air's inaugural flight RX-676 landed at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore on Tuesday, marking the airline's entry into the city and adding a new air link between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. | The carrier will operate three flights per week between Riyadh and Lahore, offering passengers a direct travel option and expanding connectivity between the two countries. | The inaugural flight arrived from Riyadh in the evening and was welcomed with a traditional water salute arranged by the Fire and Rescue Services of the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). | A ribbon-cutting and cake-cutting ceremony w…
(2026-08-19). Tuesday 8/18: Unite for Safety and Reasonable Schedules. indybay.org Corner of S. Van Ness and Market Street near SFMTA "Customer" Service Center | 1525 Market Street San Francisco, California, 94103United States…
(2026-08-19). For the right the next election is about renovation. onlineopinion.com.au One Nation and the Coalition aren't enemies, they are competitors, and competition is the best way to bring renewal.
(2026-08-19). Diego Maradona's doctors missed renal red flag, Argentinian court told. aljazeera.com Second trial claims Diego Maradona's doctors missed crucial warning signs before Argentina football icon's 2020 passing.
(2026-08-19). Is Hamas Really the reason there is no Mideast Peace? juancole.com Washington, D.C. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Hamas has frequently been described as a rigidly fanatical terrorist organization intent on destroying Israel. It is argued that it does not have the support of most Palestinians, and cannot be part of a peace process. Hamas' military wing's attack in Israel on October 7, 2023, in which a majority of those killed were civilians, including women and children, is cited as proof of this assertion. | In a statement published in the Washington Post on November 19, 2023, President Biden said that "as long as Hamas clings to its ideology of destruction, a c…
(2026-08-19). Russia and Ukraine bleed as NATO's war threatens to engulf Europe. wsws.org Mounting drone and missile "deep strikes" are a response to the fact that the frontline has been fought to a bloody standstill—in a meatgrinder of trenches, artillery and drones.
(2026-08-19). South Korea, US scale back annual military drills after Trump's order. aljazeera.com Seoul says the duration of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise has been reduced from 11 days to five.
(2026-08-19). The geopolitics of railroads: Europe's decoupling doctrine. onlineopinion.com.au The twenty-first century will not belong to the economies that simply produce more energy. It will belong to those that require less imported energy to generate greater prosperity. That is the true meaning of decoupling.
(2026-08-19). Sabalenka slams Wang to advance at Cincinnati. tribune.com.pk 
Aryna Sabalenka unleashed her big game with devastating effect on Tuesday, hammering China's Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 to reach the fourth round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati | The world number one took only 20 minutes to blow through the first set against her 36th-ranked opponent and began the second set with a break of serve. | Sabalenka kept up the pressure in the second set with Wang double-faulting on the top seed's first match point after 54 minutes. | The victory marked the 45th in a row for Sabalenka at the Masters 1000 level. | "I cannot complain. She's a tough opponent," Sabalenka said. "To win in straight set…
(2026-08-19). 'Tit for tat': Why is Trump cosying up to North Korea's Kim Jong Un again? aljazeera.com Analysts say Trump's attempted rapprochement with Kim Jong Un is driven by political signals to Pyongyang and Seoul.
(2026-08-19). US sanctions International Criminal Court's president and top lawyer. aljazeera.com The US has sanctioned International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.
(2026-08-19). Monday 8/24: "The Nerd Reich" : Rise of AI Tech Fascism w/ Book Talk Author Gil Durán & host Wajahat Ali. indybay.org HYBRID EVENT | In-Person: | The Commonwealth Club | 110 The Embarcadero | San Francisco, CA 94105 | Students = FREE w/ school ID for in-person ticket | Or register to join on-line here: commonwealthclub.my.salesforce-sites.com……
(2026-08-19). The Climate Policy Trap: Why Failure So Often Leads to More of the Same. wattsupwiththat.com Group identity, social status, and a credential-dominated policy establishment make the climate narrative increasingly immune to disappointing results, argues Evert Doornhof of Clintel. The result is a climate policy trap in which failure doesn't lead to reconsideration, but to even more climate policy.
(2026-08-19). How to Protect and Diversify Your Wealth for the Future. moguldom.com For entrepreneurs and successful professionals, building wealth is only half the battle. The other, equally important half, is protecting it. Asset protection isn't about hiding money or dodging responsibilities; it's a smart way to set up your financial life. This helps shield your wealth from unexpected risks, creditors, and legal challenges. A well-designed plan makes …
(2026-08-19). Ceuta and Melilla: A Colonial Legacy in a Changing Strategic Geography. moderndiplomacy.eu Recent events in Ceuta have revived a debate that many had long regarded as little more than a historical dispute. That interpretation, however, fails to capture the issue's contemporary strategic significance. Ceuta and Melilla now stand at the intersection of several of the Western Mediterranean's most pressing security challenges. Migration, border control, violent extremism, organized …
(2026-08-19). RCMP warns Two Canadian Sikh Separatists of life threat over Khalistan-related activities. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has reportedly warned two Canadian Sikh separatists that they face a serious and immediate threat to their lives because of their involvement in efforts to establish an independent Sikh state in India.According to Canadian media reports, the warnings were issued to Inderjeet Singh Gosal of Caledon, Ontario, and Manjinder Singh of Abbotsford, British Columbia. The RCMP reportedly described the threats as credible, serious and imminent.
(2026-08-19). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee August 22, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/share/19AQ7UJBqy/ 12 NOON — 2 P.M.: GATHER & MEAL2-4 P.M. PROGRAM: 15 YEARS OF STRUGGLE AND STILL FIGHTING!4-6 P.M. D.J. Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement started in Milwaukee in June 2011. Since the first day, we've been in the streets and workplaces engaged in collective struggle statewide and beyond. We're still here! …
(2026-08-19). Private credit market under growing stress. wsws.org Loan defaults are rising and the number of companies financed by private credit being placed on a watch list is growing.
(2026-08-19). Political campaign contributions by CIA funded companies. indybay.org CIA headquarters in Langley, VA.
(2026-08-18). 5.6-magnitude earthquake hits Qinghai in NW China: CENC. ecns.cn A 5.6-magnitude earthquake jolted Haixi Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province at 5: 36 a.m. on Wednesday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
(2026-08-18). China achieves first rocket recovery on land. ecns.cn China launched the reusable Zhuque-3 rocket on Wednesday morning, marking the country's first land recovery of a rocket first stage.
(2026-08-19). As Pa. measles cases persist, back-to-school vaccine efforts ramp up. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? How many kids are vaccinated against infectious diseases like measles, mumps or rubella in different Pennsylvania schools? Parents, educators and health officials can now take a closer look at that data, thanks to the state's new school immunization The big picture shows that about 93% or more of all k…
(2026-08-19). Saturday 8/29: Civil Rights, Black Power & Reparations. indybay.org RSVP for address…
(2026-08-19). Palestinians condemn Israeli step to advance illegal E1 settlement plan. aljazeera.com Israeli government issues tender for more than 1,200 housing units as part of illegal E1 settlement project.
(2026-08-19). The Best Custom Software Development Companies In The U.S.: A 2026 Review. moguldom.com Finding a high-quality team to do custom software development for your brand is difficult. You often don't have the inside industry knowledge you need to know who is able to deliver and who might not. Many global markets are currently saturated with agencies, but you want one that offers transparency, accountability, and a high degree …
(2026-08-19). Shaheen's seven-for seals Champions Cup title. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's ace-pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed 7-36, including a hat-trick, to lead Pakistan Gold to a 101-run victory over Pakistan Greens in a one-sided final of the National Champions Cup at Multan Cricket Stadium on Tuesday night. | Chasing 341, Greens were well placed at 143-1 before collapsing to 239 all out in 37.3 overs, with Shaheen bagging incredible figures from 8.3 overs. | The Pakistan ODI captain struck three times in the 27th over before returning in the 38th to complete his hat-trick, removing Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza and Mohammad Hasnain with the first three balls of the over.
(2026-08-19). How Ebola became the deadliest outbreak in DR Congo's history. aljazeera.com Conflict, delayed detection, and mistrust are complicating efforts to contain the virus in eastern DR Congo.
(2026-08-19). Forklift safety expert calls for independent investigation into catastrophic accident at GM Flint Assembly. wsws.org While forklifts can be equipped with cameras, proximity detectors and collision-warning systems, workers appear to remain dependent largely upon horns, painted lines, mirrors and the ability of a forklift driver to twist around and look backward.
(2026-08-19). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). US pilot lands jet without front wheels after landing gear failure. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-19). Afghanistan: Operational Facts and Figures — January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Bali gym owner kicks out three Israeli tourists for links to 'IDF'. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-19). Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Ethiopia. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Haiti: Do everything possible to protect the population from the effects of escalating armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Attacks on Muslim American Candidates: The Hegemony of White Supremacism. juancole.com
(2026-08-19). 'There will be consequences': Putin to PM Burnham regarding UK drones striking deep into the RF. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-08-19). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). The invisible crisis that strips people of citizenship. globalvoices.org
(2026-08-19). Preserving humanity and dignity in the Philippines' armed conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Angelique Kidjo makes history with Hollywood walk of fame star. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-19). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Mali: Six injured people transferred from Kidal to Gao. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Why the world cannot normalize the killing of those who help. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). Trump declares Hormuz open, then hours later, mystery projectile hits a vessel in the strait. hindustantimes.com
(2026-08-19). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-19). An independent Europe means no more US rooster in the henhouse. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-08-19). India four wickets away from victory in Sri Lanka Test. tribune.com.pk 
GALLE: India closed on victory in the opening Test after striking twice to reduce Sri Lanka to 195-6 after lunch on the final day in Galle on Wednesday. | Set a target of 372 runs, Sri Lanka were 195-6 after lunch. | A rock-solid Sonal Dinusha was batting on 80 at lunch along with Keshara Nuwantha on 13. | Resuming on an overnight score of 84-4, Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva dug deep alongside first-innings centurion Dinusha, adding 95 runs for the fifth wicket. | Their stand, lasting for over two hours, ended when De Silva attempted a sweep shot off Ravindra Jadeja but ended up getting a top edge whic…
(2026-08-19). Dictan estado de excepción por catástrofe en zona del norte de Chile. radiohc.cu El presidente de Chile, José Antonio Kast, decretó este martes el estado de excepción constitucional por catástrofe en la provincia de Tocopilla, debido a los daños sin precedentes ocasionados por un sistema frontal. | Señaló el mandatario en su cuenta de X que esta medida permite disponer de todos los recursos humanos y materiales para enfrentar la emergencia de grandes proporciones ocurrida en esa área de la región de Antofagasta. | Añadió que el subsecretario del Interior, Máximo Pavez, está en la zona y pronto asumirá un Jefe de la Defensa Nacional, encargado de coordinar a todas las fuerzas allí presentes.
(2026-08-19). Storia critica del progetto di Difesa Comune Europea: l'esercito che non poteva nascere. strategic-culture.su Si è spesso sentito parlare di "esercito europeo", "difesa comune", "NATO europea", ma quasi mai le informazioni a riguardo sono state chiare e precise. Il sogno europeo di un esercito comune è nato morto nel 1954 — e continua a morire | Segue nostro Si è spesso sentito parlare di "esercito europeo", "difesa comune", "NATO europea", ma quasi mai le informazioni a riguardo sono state chiare e precise. Nell'immaginario collettivo dei…
(2026-08-19). 'On another scale' PNG province unprepared for El Niño impacts, warns governor. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific The governor of Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands Province says his province is unprepared to deal with the severe impacts of the El Niño weather event being experienced across the country. During an El Niño event, warmer ocean waters affect rainfall and wind patterns, often bringing drier-than-usual conditions and a higher risk of…
(2026-08-19). Quake of 4.0 Magnitude Jolts La Guaira; Caracas Reports Minor Damage. orinocotribune.com
(2026-08-18). Hormuz traffic slows as uncertainty over waterway persists. al-monitor.com SINGAPORE, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed, data showed on Wednesday, as most shipowners avoided the key waterway because of a lack of clear signalling on its reopening from a blockade during the Iran war. Six commodity vessels crossed the strait on Tuesday, Kpler data showed by 0258 GMT, down from nine a day earlier and below the 10-day daily average of 11.
(2026-08-18). Trump's Tariff Trap: Why Canada Is Scrambling Against the Clock. thinktank.pk Donald Trump's tariff confrontation with Canada is no longer simply a trade dispute. It has become a test of political power, economic sovereignty and Canada's relationship with its most important ally. With Washington threatening new 50 percent tariffs on around $20 billion of Canadian goods from August 19, Ottawa is engaged in an intense last-minute …
(2026-08-18). China's New Arctic Gamble Has a Russian Catch. moderndiplomacy.eu China's new Arctic route cuts the journey from Ningbo to Europe in half. What the headlines aren't saying is that every mile of it runs through Russian waters, on Russian terms. You've rarely seen China advertise dependency. This is because its foreign policy vocabulary is based on self-reliance, strategic autonomy, and calculated display of strength. …
(2026-08-18). 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.
(2026-08-18). This Week in People's History, August 19—25, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, August 19—25, 2026 |
(2026-08-18). Attacks on aid workers hit record high in 2025, UN says. al-monitor.com By Emma FargeGENEVA, Aug 19 (Reuters) – A record number of humanitarian workers were attacked last year, driven partly by increased use of armed drones, the United Nations said on Wednesday, calling the trend "appalling".Some 907 aid workers were killed, injured or kidnapped in 2025 versus 833 the year before, according to the Aid Worker Security Database, a platform funded by Canada and Australia that compiles major security incidents affecting aid workers.Of those, 350 were killed, down slightly from a record 387 in 2024.
(2026-08-18). South Korea minister says Trump appears to be pressuring Seoul over Iran, investment. al-monitor.com SEOUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) – South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's order to curb joint military drills appeared aimed in part at pressuring Seoul to support U.S. efforts in the Iran war, alongside other unresolved issues such as investment."I think President Trump's message includes pressure over several pending issues concerning the South Korean government, as well as a message to North Korea and an intention by the United States to break a stalemate in the Iran war," Cho said.
(2026-08-18). Pacific humanitarian workers face major logistical and access challenges, says World Vision. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific reporters Access remains the biggest challenge for humanitarian workers in the Pacific Islands region, but humanitarians are not targeted as they are in other parts of the world, according to World Vision. To mark World Humanitarian Day, World Vision, an international Christian humanitarian and development organisation, is highlighting the unprecedented risks faced by…
(2026-08-18). De la Espriella riporta la Colombia nell'orbita di Washington. strategic-culture.su