palestinechronicle.com (2026-08-27). Three Palestinian Women Wounded as Israel Reinforces Troops Across West Bank
Israel has reinforced its military deployment across the occupied West Bank as troops shot three Palestinian women and carried out widespread raids and arrests.
(2026-08-27). Six consequences of six months of war in Iran. tribune.com.pk 
Six months after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the war that President Donald Trump has called a "little excursion" has become a deeply unpopular stalemate that threatens to derail his presidency. | Iran has not surrendered, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted, and there is no clear path to ending the conflict that Trump once predicted would be over in four weeks. | Now, in apparent recognition that further military strikes won't force concessions from Iran, the US is reverting to a campaign of economic pressure in hopes of further weakening Iran's governmen…
(2026-08-27). Australian Labor government further intensifies war-related powers over university staff. wsws.org The Albanese government is creating a wartime-like atmosphere, directed against countries deemed to be threats to Australian national security or foreign relations, particularly China, Russia and Iran.
(2026-08-27). Iran Inflicts 'Unprecedented Damage' On CIA Installations Across West Asia. popularresistance.org Iran "inflicted billions" in "unprecedented damage" on US intelligence facilities across the region throughout its many waves of retaliatory strikes launched in response to Washington and Tel Aviv's war against it, NBC News reported exclusively on 25 August. | "Iranian missile and drone attacks have inflicted damage on US intelligence posts and surveillance hardware in the [region] that is more extensive than any destruction [US] spy agencies have endured," and the damage will "cost billions of dollars to repair," the report said, citing four sources.
(2026-08-27). Report unsafe, illegal electricity connections to save lives. sanews.gov.za Report unsafe, illegal electricity connections to save lives | As Eskom continues to observe Electricity Safety Month in August, it has urged South Africans to report unsafe electricity connections and help save lives. | Eskom Senior Manager for Occupational Health and Safety Miranda Moahlodi said communities face serious safety risks linked to "illegal connections, low-hanging and exposed wires, cable theft, infrastructure vandalism and attacks on electricity workers". | "Eskom has reported around 200 public safety impacts linked to electricity-related incidents, and we remain concerned that many more incidents…
(2026-08-27). Iranian president urges Muslim states to prevent attacks from their soil. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Thursday that Muslim states should not allow their territories to be used to launch attacks against other Muslim nations. | "Defending Iran does not mean hostility toward Muslim nations or neighbouring countries," Pezeshkian said in an address broadcast on Iranian state television during the 40th International Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran. | "No Islamic country should allow its territory to be used as a launchpad for aggression against another Islamic country. No Islamic country should seek its own security through the insecurity of its neighbours," he said. | Ref…
(2026-08-27). Iran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks as US blockade chokes Iran oil imports. geo.tv Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani meets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.— ReutersGhalibaf says Iran is in an "all-out economic war".Qatar FM emphasises freedom of navigation. Iran facing…
(2026-08-27). Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts. tribune.com.pk 
Qatar's prime minister will visit Tehran on Thursday in a bid to relaunch diplomacy after the US and Iran traded recriminations over Washington's promise to increase economic pressure on Tehran by targeting its trade partners for sanctions. | A Gulf neighbour of Iran and a US ally, Qatar has served as a back-channel negotiator for the warring parties and played a direct role in securing the June ceasefire that briefly led to a cessation of hostilities. | The visit comes as the war nears its sixth month with fighting largely paused but no diplomatic breakthrough in sight. Both sides are at odds over control of…
(2026-08-27). The Truth Behind Trump's Trade War With Canada. popularresistance.org Donald Trump has restarted his trade war with Canada, and it is likely that it will blow back on the US economy. | This August, Washington and Ottawa participated in talks to negotiate a new trade deal, but Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that the US government made last-minute demands for control over Canada's trade deals, critical minerals, and French language policies. | "The US introduced at the last hours, in the last hours, efforts to restrict our ability to have other trade deals", Carney explained in a press conference. "We're the partner of choice in many respects for countries around the wo…
(2026-08-27). US Declares Palestine Action 'Terrorist' Group. popularresistance.org The Trump administration announced that it is designating U.K.-based Palestine Action and two other left wing groups as global "terrorist" groups on Wednesday, escalating its McCarthyist crackdown against the left and the Palestine solidarity movement. | The administration is placing sanctions on Palestine Action, a direct action group that has worked to disrupt the pipeline of arms shipments to Israel amid the Gaza genocide. Trump has also targeted Italian tech collective Autistici/Inventati, which the State Department claims has ties to U.S. activists, and Masar Badil, an international group that works toward P…
(2026-08-27). Gaza Genocide continues, on the Pretext of . . . Kites. juancole.com
(2026-08-27). Cuba is not a threat. The blockade is. radiohc.cu Editorial from Diario Red | The United States government renewed the "Trading with the Enemy Act" for another year, a 1917 instrument that has been used for more than six decades to legalize the economic, commercial, and financial blockade against Cuba. | This is a unique piece of legislation, designed for war, that grants the President of the United States the power to restrict trade with "hostile" countries and apply economic sanctions in times of war "or any other period of national emergency." It applies only to Cuba and has been renewed annually by 12 US presidents — six Democrats and six Republicans […
(2026-08-27). In Cuba, I seek what the U.S. denies my mother: Hope against Alzheimer's. radiohc.cu By Ben Grosscup | My father took this photo of my mother and me in June 2026, days before my mother was diagnosed with early-stage dementia, likely Alzheimer's. I always expected pain and devastation for families after this diagnosis. The medications available in the United States do not stop, much less reverse, the progression of this degenerative neurological disease. | But my research this summer on NeuralCIM — a Cuban drug marketed earlier this year — as given me hope. I'm traveling to Cuba on September 15th and will return with a 48-week supply for my mother. | Clinical trials showed promising re…
(2026-08-27). Board of Peace Chief Blasts Israel For Ignoring Gaza Truce. news.antiwar.com The Board of Peace's High Commissioner Nickolay Mladenov warned Israel that continuing to attack Gaza is extending the conditions that caused Hamas to attack on October 7, 2023. "These strikes do not change the status quo that produced 7 October 2023. They preserve it." Mladenov told the UN Security Council on Wednesday. "Will another strike …
(2026-08-27). Amid earthquake disaster in Venezuela, US stages talks between puppet government and right-wing opposition. wsws.org The abject subservience of both sides of the table was summed up by the Financial Times, which reported that the government made no mention whatsoever of freeing former president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores from their US prison cells.
(2026-08-27). Iran's Ghalibaf says Iran will 'defeat the enemy' in economic war. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the country is facing an "all-out economic war", saying that the government, backed by the people, the private sector and other branches, will "defeat the enemy in this arena". | Ghalibaf made the remarks on Thursday in a message marking Government Week that started on August 24. He stressed the importance of national unity, solidarity and cooperation among different branches of the government to overcome the country's current challenges. | He said supporting the government does not mean overlooking its shortcomings, but rather trusting it to better serv…
(2026-08-27). US panel calls for sanctions on Modi-linked RSS members, urges Bhagwat visa revoked. geo.tv Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses students during the India International Movement to Unite Nations 15th Anniversary Championship Conference in Mumbai, India, August 6, 2026. — ReutersRights groups say RSS promotes intolerance towards minorities.US…
(2026-08-27). Muchova and Mensik win US Open mixed doubles title. tribune.com.pk 
The Czech team of Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik won the US Open mixed doubles Wednesday, saving two match points in a nervy semi-final and then pulling through in a tight final. | The pair survived a second-set pummeling in the championship decider in New York to edge Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Flavio Cobolli of Italy, 6-3, 1-6, 10-6. | Mensik, a singles semi-finalist at this year's French Open, sealed the triumph with a searing ace to the backhand corner. | Another Mensik ace saved one of two match points earlier in the evening when the Czech pair edged the Russians Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev…
(2026-08-27). Nepal flood death toll rises to 270: police. tribune.com.pk 
Devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have killed at least 270 people, Nepali police said in an update Thursday, a day after the disaster. | Chinese state media had earlier reported "major casualties" from a mudslide at a Tibet border hub with three dead, taking the total killed to at least 273. | Nearly 1,500 people, including at least 800 foreigners, are missing across Nepal and China's Tibet, authorities said, after a wall of mud and rock collapsed into a Himalayan river, sending catastrophic floods through towns and valleys. | Rescuers in Nepal used helicopters to search for sur…
indiatimes.com (2026-08-26). Facebook-parent Meta reaches nearly $18 billion settlement over social media's mental health impact on children
Facebook-parent company Meta has agreed to a multi-billion-dollar legal settlement worth nearly $18 billion, resolving claims brought by dozens of US states alleging that the tech firm engineered Facebook and Instagram to addict minors, misled the public regarding user safety and illegally harvested private data from underage users.
middleeasteye.net (2026-08-26). My land is forbidden to me: Israels settlement push encircles Jenin
Land seizures, demolitions and military expansion are transforming the northern West Bank, as settlers return to areas evacuated two decades ago
(2026-08-27). Pentagon NATO Review Sets Out US Troop Options for Europe. moderndiplomacy.eu Pentagon Sets November Deadline for Troop Options A Pentagon review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe will produce at least four sets of options for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by November 6, well ahead of the review's December completion deadline, according to a document seen by Reuters. The six month review, announced in June, has …
(2026-08-27). How Buryat fashion designer Oksana Alkhunsaeva stitched her life back together in Russia. globalvoices.org 
(2026-08-27). World Cup 2034 hosts Saudi Arabia back Infantino amid FIFA crisis. aljazeera.com Saudi football federation says it supports Infantino's 'efforts' as he garners support to remain in power as president.
(2026-08-26). AI-powered robot dogs used for patrol in Shandong's vegetable greenhouses. ecns.cn In a vegetable greenhouse in Shouguang City, east China's Shandong Province, an AI-powered four-legged robot patrols the crop rows, using its high-definition camera to scan for plant abnormalities.
(2026-08-27). Why 9 to 5 Still Resonates Today. portside.org Why 9 to 5 Still Resonates Today |
(2026-08-27). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-26). 2026 Guangzhou Huangpu International Tennis Open to offer $177,000 prize purse. ecns.cn The 2026 Guangzhou Huangpu International Tennis Open, an ATP Challenger Tour 100 event, will be held from Sept. 13 to 20 in the Guangzhou Development District, the organizing committee announced on Wednesday.
(2026-08-27). Kathleen Stock is Right About UK's Role in Climate — But Wrong About What's Making Things Worse for Brits. wattsupwiththat.com There is indeed a great deal of work to be done, as Stock says. It begins with accurate description rather than mood music, with cost-benefit accounting rather than moral symmetry between a rigorous empirical literature and its caricature and with the plain recognition that a country responsible for roughly 1% of global emissions cannot save the planet by impoverishing itself first. Localism without data is just another, more comfortable, form of the same exhaustion.
(2026-08-27). If Imran Khan Meets a Mohamed Morsi-Style Fate, Who Benefits Most? thinktank.pk The most consequential question surrounding Imran Khan's imprisonment may no longer be simply how long he will remain behind bars. It is what could happen to Pakistan's political system if his imprisonment were to end in a Mohamed Morsi-style tragedy. This is a hypothetical scenario, not a prediction. There is no established evidence that Imran …
(2026-08-27). 12,000 Starbucks Workers Call for Boycott of Law-Breaking Coffee Chain. portside.org 12,000 Starbucks Workers Call for Boycott of Law-Breaking Coffee Chain |
(2026-08-27). Accused 9/11 mastermind, 3 co-defendants to stand trial in 2028. tribune.com.pk 
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused of masterminding the September 11, 2001, attacks in the US, and three alleged co-defendants will stand trial beginning on June 5, 2028, according to media reports on Wednesday. | US military judge Lieutenant Colonel Michael Schrama rejected prosecutors' request to begin proceedings in 2027, Fox News reported. | Schrama ruled that the prosecution's proposed January 11, 2027, trial date did not allow sufficient time to resolve pending pretrial matters. | "A realistic trial date must account for the hearing and resolution of pretrial evidentiary and compliance motions," Fox News qu…
(2026-08-27). Gary is Majority Black and Out of Power. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-27). Kenya's world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin Marathon. aljazeera.com An undisclosed injury has forced Sebastian Sawe to withdraw from next month's Berlin Marathon.
(2026-08-27). Trump crosses Lake Ontario on map, renames it 'Lake America'. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump posted a video of him crossing out Lake Ontario on a map and writing 'Lake America' instead.
(2026-08-27). Review into fatal New Zealand landslide finds multiple warnings were ignored. wsws.org Tauranga City Council failed to act on repeated warnings about the risks posed by the location of the Beachside Holiday Park, where six people were killed in a landslide in January.
(2026-08-27). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Spanish Airbus workers resume indefinite strike over pay, as air traffic controllers strike across Europe; portering staff at Israel's Ben Gurion airport in wildcat strike over staff shortages; sugar workers in South Africa walk out demanding pay increase…
(2026-08-27). Army Widens Stinger Surface-To-Air Missile Replacement Search. twz.com 
The U.S. Army is calling for new potential options for replacing the venerable Stinger short-range heat-seeking surface-to-air missile. The service has already been funding work on two competing designs
(2026-08-27). 'Misleading and factually incorrect': FO rejects reports claiming CDF Munir visited Iran as US envoy. tribune.com.pk 
The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday rejected claims that Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Iran as an envoy of United States President Donald Trump or Washington, saying the visit was undertaken in the context of Islamabad's ongoing mediation efforts between the US and Iran. | "I would also highlight that claims by certain quarters that the Chief of Army Staff and the Chief of Defence Forces visited Iran as envoy of President Trump or the US are misleading and factually incorrect, as his visit was undertaken purely in the context and backdrop of Pakis…
(2026-08-26). Sino-Russian archaeologists complete 2026 fieldwork in Russia's Altai region. ecns.cn A joint Chinese-Russian archaeological team has completed its excavation and survey work in Russia's Altai region, the Collaborative Research Centre for Archaeology of the Silk Roads announced on Wednesday.
(2026-08-27). Supreme Court boosts Trump's attack on mail-in voting. wsws.org Trump will attempt to use the uncertainty surrounding the elections fomented by his baseless charges of election fraud and compounded by his attack on mail-in voting to manipulate the elections and possibly suspend them altogether.
(2026-08-27). Police launch manhunt for a murder suspect. sanews.gov.za Police launch manhunt for a murder suspect | Police in Moeka Vuma, near Makapanstad in the North West, have launched a manhunt for a 41-year-old man who is wanted in connection with the brutal murder of three people. ⚪ This is as the South African Police Service (SAPS) intensifies its fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and serious and violent crimes perpetrated against women, children and vulnerable groups during Women's Month. ⚪ The 41-year-old James Mohajane is wanted for the murder of his girlfriend and her sister, as well as her sister's boyfriend. ⚪ "It is alleged that the three vict…
(2026-08-27). Canada And Creeping US Isolation. popularresistance.org The thing I loved first and most about those evidently vicious trade talks the Canadians recently attempted with the Americans is how they blew up in the Trump regime's faces at five minutes to 12 (almost literally) last Friday night. | The working assumption on the American side was that, money and profit being all that count anymore, they could pin those ever-understated Canadians to the wall and force them to sign a deal they couldn't refuse. Then they refused, with other than their customary politesse. | The thing I loved second most is how Mark Carney, who ordered his people to abort the talks an hour before…
(2026-08-27). The rise and fall of 'resistance' hero Alexander Vindman. responsiblestatecraft.org On paper, Alexander Vindman's loss in last week's Florida Democratic Senate was a shocking upset. After all, Vindman had a 16-to-1 fundraising
(2026-08-27). Punjab orders review of fire-safety arrangements at health facilities after PIMS tragedy. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday ordered an urgent review of fire-safety arrangements at public-sector health facilities across the province, while the Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) also directed both public and private hospitals to strengthen emergency preparedness following the deaths of 14 newborns in a fire at Islamabad's Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). | On early Wednesday morning, a fire broke out on the third floor of the Mother and Child Hospital at PIMS. Fifteen newborns were in the ward at the time. Fourteen suffered severe burns and later died, while one child survi…
(2026-08-27). Brown Mogotsi bail application postponed. sanews.gov.za Brown Mogotsi bail application postponed | The bail application of alleged criminal fixer, Oupa Brown Mogotsi, has been postponed by the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court to 1 September 2026. | According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Mogotsi is applying for bail on new facts. | "
(2026-08-26). 82-year-old Chinese athlete wins world masters title in 80m hurdles. ecns.cn China's Ding Ming, aged 82, won the men's 80-meter hurdles title in 15.99 seconds in the M80 final at the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Tuesday.
(2026-08-26). Ningxia launches batch-inspection pilot for farm-food exports. ecns.cn Ningxia has adopted China's new "batch-based inspection (quarantine)" model for agricultural food exports, with the first shipment of broccoli bound for Malaysia cleared by Zhongwei Customs, Yinchuan Customs said Wednesday.
(2026-08-27). Pa. may ban cellphones in schools. Some Delco and Hershey educators say they're already seeing results — without pouches. whyy.org 
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(2026-08-27). Norway's King Harald in 'extremely serious' condition, palace says. aljazeera.com Europe's oldest reigning monarch has been in hospital in Oslo since August 17, suffering from a blood disease.
(2026-08-27). Hormuz Blockade drives Indonesia to seek to Halt all Oil Imports, install 100 GW Solar. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia has just He said, "We must no longer import even a single barrel of oil, God willing, in the shortest possible time." | That statement is, of course, hyperbole. But much reducing petroleum imports for electricity generation is doable on a short timetable. | It is safe to say that Indonesia does not bulk large in the American imagi…
(2026-08-27). Climate NGOs and Foundations: The Hidden Conflicts of Interest. wattsupwiththat.com We must prioritize human flourishing over alarmist dogma. Only then can we harness energy for all, not just the elite-funded few.
(2026-08-27). UEFA set to withdraw FIFA boycott threat. tribune.com.pk 
Thursday's draw for this season's Champions League has been somewhat overshadowed by the latest developments in the dispute between UEFA and FIFA over plans to bring private financing into the World Cup, with European football's governing body expected to drop a threatened boycott of global competitions. | UEFA, whose clubs and national teams dominate football's global economy, reacted furiously when it emerged in late July that Gianni Infantino's FIFA was aiming to create a commercial subsidiary to run its biggest events, such as the World Cup and Club World Cup. | The proposal would have allowed private inve…
(2026-08-26). World's first 35 kV direct-connected synchronous condenser put into operation. ecns.cn The world's first 35 kV high-voltage direct-connected synchronous condenser has entered regular service at Shengshan Wind Farm in Heihe, Heilongjiang Province, State Grid Heilongjiang Electric Power announced Wednesday.
(2026-08-27). Democracy Now! 2026-08-27 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Democracy Now! Thursday, August 27, 2026…
(2026-08-27). Hundreds killed, more than 1,000 missing in Nepal and China after Himalayan flood. geo.tv A man salvages his belongings from mud following devastating floods, in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 27, 2026. — ReutersOver 1,000 people remain missing across Nepal and Tibet.Police say 359 died, with dozens of bodies swept down into plains.More than 5,000 personnel…
(2026-08-27). Two unvaccinated Pennsylvanians dead as measles epidemic accelerates. wsws.org Pennsylvania has confirmed 393 cases across 28 counties, nearly two-thirds of them in adults, as national kindergarten vaccination falls to its lowest level on record.
(2026-08-27). Ramp worker Oscar Robayo crushed to death in workplace accident involving passenger jet at Montréal Trudeau Airport. wsws.org A worker who spoke with the World Socialist Web Site described a disastrous combination of cutting corners, broken equipment and a general high-pressure working environment overseen by the subcontractor Samsic that led to Robayo's death.
(2026-08-27). How Sliman Mansour And Colleagues Built An Art Movement For Palestine. popularresistance.org Hardly four years after the 1967 Six-Day War, I was stunned by the sudden appearance of a new group of visually striking and contextually strong paintings. The works were by a young artist from the West Bank town of Birzeit. There he stood on the side of the exhibition hall, a handsome, tall, red-haired man, talking humbly about his work. Perhaps few had heard of Sliman Mansour in those days, when he held his first solo exhibition at the East Jerusalem YMCA. But it was my first encounter with Sliman, with whom I would go on to build a long-standing friendship.
(2026-08-27). How far will the US-Canada trade war go? aljazeera.com Canada and the US risk a full-scale trade war after a breakdown in talks.
(2026-08-27). UK-Russia conflict escalates after Burnham's provocations in Ukraine. wsws.org Having already supplied Ukraine with long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles, the UK has now shared classified blueprints with Kyiv to allow the country to eventually manufacture its own.
(2026-08-27). We're Teaching Kids Scarcity in an Age of Abundance. wattsupwiththat.com Students shouldn't be left to form a worldview based on TikTok videos. We should teach them where energy comes from, how it impacts their futures, and what it will need from them. Fear is a lousy career counselor. A generation convinced the future is already finished will not build the grid that future requires.
(2026-08-27). Israel's attack on Abu al-Duhur marks a new threshold in Türkiye-Israel relations. unitedworldint.com By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist Israel's attack on 18 August on the Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria's Idlib province was a significant development not only in terms of the security balance in Syria but also for Türkiye-Israel relations. The targeting of the airbase, situated approximately 70 kilometers from the Turkish border, signals a significant shift …
(2026-08-27). Health committee finds no evidence old AC caused fire that killed 14 newborns. tribune.com.pk 
The cause of the fire that killed 14 newborns at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) remained unclear, with the National Assembly's health committee reporting conflicting accounts about what triggered the blaze, including claims that a spark came from an old air conditioner despite being told the unit had not been working for a long time. | Speaking to the media after an unofficial visit to PIMS on Thursday, committee chairman Dr Mahesh Kumar said that the CCTV footage also did not establish that the AC was the source of the fire, while possible faults in the oxygen pipeline and electrical wiring…
(2026-08-27). Qatar PM to visit Tehran to relaunch diplomacy between US and Iran. geo.tv Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani attends the Arab Ministerial Committee meeting in Amman, Jordan April 21, 2022. — ReutersQatar plans to discuss ways to de-escalate regional tensions.Visit comes as Iran war approaches its…
(2026-08-27). What Europe Needs Next In Beyond-Visual-Range Air-To-Air Missiles. twz.com Europe is entering an interesting, and potentially highly consequential, period in the development of beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air weapons. While the
(2026-08-27). Sri Lanka salvage draw in second Test after battling Dinusha denies India. aljazeera.com Dinusha's 133 not out, his second century of the match and third in four innings, helps the hosts avoid defeat.
(2026-08-27). Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic has died, UN official says. aljazeera.com This is a breaking news story.
(2026-08-27). Chaos mars Fenerbahce's Champions League qualifying win over Lyon. aljazeera.com Fenerbahce's French midfielder Guendouzi was attacked by Lyon fans after he mocked them at the end of the match.
(2026-08-27). Oppose the arrest of Independent Miners Union leaders in Türkiye! wsws.org Independent union leaders who spearheaded numerous miners' struggles this year were arrested on charges of "inciting the population to hatred and hostility" to intimidate the entire working class.
(2026-08-27). August Bebel's death and the revival of socialism in prewar Japan. links.org.au 
Seiya Morita details how August Bebel's death in distant Germany sparked an unlikely revival of socialism in pre-war Japan.
(2026-08-27). Russian intelligence chief confirms meeting with CIA director during Moscow visit. tribune.com.pk 
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin on Thursday confirmed that he met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe, who arrived in Moscow earlier this week. | In remarks to journalists in the Russian capital, Naryshkin described the meeting with Ratcliffe as "nothing unusual," saying their talks were "part of our working format." | "During the meeting, we discussed several issues that fall within the purview of intelligence services. And intelligence services' purview is a rather delicate and specific matter," the SVR chief added. | The Kremlin confirmed Wednesday that Ratcliffe visited Mo…
(2026-08-27). Is Europe's Economic Power Really Moving From West to East? thinktank.pk Europe's economic story is no longer simply about Germany, France, Italy and Spain. A new look at Eurostat data shows that the European Union's economic centre of gravity has been gradually shifting eastward and toward some smaller, faster-growing economies. The most important message is not that Europe's traditional economic powers are collapsing. Rather, their dominance …
(2026-08-27). UAE red meat export registration deadline extended. sanews.gov.za UAE red meat export registration deadline extended | South African farms and feedlots supplying livestock for red meat exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been given more time to comply with mandatory registration requirements. | Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp announced on Wednesday that the deadline for farms and feedlots to complete the registration process under Veterinary Procedural Notice 59 (VPN-59) has been extended to 31 December 2026. | The extension is intended to prevent disruptions to South Africa's red meat exports to the UAE while producers and provincial state veterinarians complete…
(2026-08-27). Stop Line 5! Water IS Life! wibailoutpeople.org Major Line 5 fuel leak! Call on Governor Evers to take action now! (608) 266-1212 To see a video recording of what happened in the land near the Bad River People, go here: www.facebook.com/share/v/17y7KVaec3/ Indigenous Camp to Protect the Porcupine Mountains and Lake Superior Starts! You'll find full details and ways …
(2026-08-27). "They Threw Me to the Wolves" portside.org "They Threw Me to the Wolves" |
(2026-08-27). Chilean students protest strip-searches as Kast government, media remain silent. wsws.org The students of Rayen Mapu, their parents and their teachers have demonstrated courage and democratic conviction in the face of state violence.
(2026-08-27). Sri Lanka rally against India to keep test alive. tribune.com.pk 
Sonal Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha forged a century-plus stand to propel Sri Lanka to 329-6 at lunch on the final day, keeping alive their chances of saving the second and final test against India on Thursday. | Made to follow on, Sri Lanka are 116 runs ahead with four wickets in hand. Dinusha's 55 not out is his fourth consecutive 50-plus score in the series. Dinusha has raised 111 runs with Nuwantha for the unbroken seventh wicket. Nuwantha is on 46. | India lead the two-test series 1-0. | Sports Desk added: Sri Lanka, who started Wednesday at 265-8 in reply to India's 503-9 declared, were folded for 290 and…
(2026-08-26). Rare four-horse chariot rock painting found in Helan Mountains. ecns.cn A rare rock painting depicting a chariot pulled by four horses has been discovered in the Helan Mountains in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, according to the Helan Mountain Rock Art Management Office.
(2026-08-26). HICOOL 2026 competition draws over 10,000 startup projects. ecns.cn The HICOOL 2026 Global Entrepreneurship Competition attracted 10,209 startup projects from 141 countries and regions, with overseas projects accounting for 56%, as the four-day HICOOL 2026 Global Entrepreneur Summit opened Wednesday at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) in Beijing.
(2026-08-27). 'We seen some treasure': Feds say trio in Wilmington's '6ixers' gang bragged online, taunted victim after Dover robbery. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? A house party in Dover took a dark turn after the host told four unwelcome guys from Wilmington, who had arrived after midnight, to hit the road. | Instead, according to federal court records, they pulled masks over their faces, whipped out guns and proclaimed they were "6ixers" — a Wilmington street gang whose name is a twist on the 76ers, Philadelphia's pro basketball team. | They approached one guest who had a reputation as an online influencer and ordered him to em…
(2026-08-27). PSX up 800 points after holiday reopen. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) stayed firmly in the green at midday on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index up 805.08 points, or 0.45 per cent, at 178,175.78. | The market reopened after a one-day closure on Wednesday for Eid Miladun Nabi. Buying gathered quickly after the opening bell. By 9: 40am, the index had already gained more than 1,100 points and was hovering near 178,534. It later touched an intra-day high of 178,650.01 before some profit-taking set in. The session low so far was 178,010.21. | Tuesday's close of 177,370.70 had left the index just short of a level that had acted as resistance fo…
(2026-08-27). PM Shehbaz lauds Saudi envoy's contribution to strengthening bilateral ties. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki in a farewell call at the prime minister's house in Islamabad following the completion of the envoy's official tenure, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. | According to the PMO, the prime minister congratulated the "Saudi Ambassador on the successful completion of his official assignment" and lauded his "outstanding contribution" towards further strengthening the deep-rooted fraternal and strategic ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. | "The prime minister conveyed his warmest regards and best wi…
(2026-08-26). China In Photos: China has formulated nearly 200 key standards for AI sector. ecns.cn China has so far formulated nearly 200 key standards for artificial intelligence (AI) to steer the sector toward sound and orderly development.
(2026-08-26). China's Beidou system achieves 90% penetration in key sectors. ecns.cn China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) has achieved about 90% penetration across key industries, with nearly 40 million active terminal devices, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said.
(2026-08-27). Trial for 9/11 accused, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, set for June 2028. aljazeera.com After two decades at Guantánamo Bay, trials for four alleged 9/11 conspirators have been set for 2028.
(2026-08-27). Westbury engagement session places gun violence under the spotlight. sanews.gov.za Westbury engagement session places gun violence under the spotlight | As part of efforts to end gun violence, the Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety will today participate in a community engagement session hosted by Gun Free South Africa. ⚪ "The choice of Westbury as the venue is significant, as the community continues to grapple with the devastating impact of gun violence, with innocent lives lost, and families left to mourn their loved ones," the Committee said ahead of Thursday's session. ⚪ Gun Free South Africa is a non-government organisation committed to reducing gun…
(2026-08-27). Growing unrest, resistance to the break-up of the Volkswagen Group. wsws.org The executive board of the Volkswagen Group has begun preparing workers at the core VW brand for an extension of the cutbacks that began at the end of 2024. The process could ultimately end in the break-up of one of the world's largest car makers.
(2026-08-27). Federal Presence at US Polls Could Intimidate Voters. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Voters fill out their ballots at a polling station in New York City on Election Day, November 5, 2024. | © 2024 Leonardo Munoz/ AFP via Getty Images | The United States Justice Department announced plans earlier this month to deploy at least 1,000 federal officers to polling places during the upcoming midterm elections. While such deployments are not without precedent, federal officers previously deployed during elections have been tasked with enforcing federal statutes that protect the right to vote and prohibit voter intimidation and suppression. This time, the Trump administrati…
(2026-08-27). Italy withdraws support for Infantino, but Cannavaro backs FIFA chief. aljazeera.com Italian Football Federation says its decision is based on Infantino's recent initiatives on international competitions.
(2026-08-26). Shanghai Pudong Airport opens 110 square meter infant care space. ecns.cn Shanghai Pudong International Airport opened a new family space Wednesday near Gate C77 in Terminal 2, offering more than 110 square meters of facilities for travelers with infants and toddlers.
(2026-08-26). China-Africa cooperation expands wildlife conservation efforts. ecns.cn A China-Africa exchange program on biodiversity conservation was recently held in Kenya, bringing together officials, experts, researchers and students from China, Kenya and Tanzania to teach young people about protecting the wildlife and the environment.
(2026-08-27). US Kills Four on Suspected Drug Boat. news.antiwar.com US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced it had targeted a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, and Green Berets conducted anti-drug operations in Ecuador. President Donald Trump ordered increased military operations in Central and South America against cartels. "Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere executed a lethal kinetic strike on a go-fast vessel operating along established …
(2026-08-27). Chikunga calls for measurable action on women's empowerment. sanews.gov.za Chikunga calls for measurable action on women's empowerment | Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has called for a shift from symbolic commitments to measurable action on women's empowerment, warning that South Africa's progress on gender equality is being undermined by unemployment, violence and weak implementation of laws and policies. | Speaking at a National Press Club and stakeholder engagement at the UNISA School of Business and Leadership on Wednesday, Chikunga said the country had made significant gains since the 1956 Women's March, but that the eco…
(2026-08-27). Next Governor Has The Power And Duty To Stop The F-35 Training. popularresistance.org On January 7, 2027, Vermont's next governor can end a grave injustice. The next governor possesses the constitutional authority to order an immediate halt to the F-35 training flights operating from Burlington International Airport (BTV). This is a legal, moral, and public health imperative, grounded in facts the U.S. Air Force itself provided. | The Air Force's own 2013 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is unambiguous and its damning. It reveals that training with F-35 jets amidst the city neighborhoods surrounding the runway at Burlington International Airport exposes 6,663 civilians, 1,200 of whom are child…
(2026-08-26). China International Fruit Expo opens in Shanghai. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fruit Expo (CHINA FRUIT) opened Wednesday in Shanghai, drawing nearly 300 exhibitors from more than 60 countries and regions.
(2026-08-27). As Zelensky begs for 'more money, weapons,' $10 Mn European tanks gather dust in Ukrainian forests. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's Western-supplied tanks are reportedly spending more time concealed or in reserve as Russian and Ukrainian drones reshape frontline warfare. Leopard tanks remain valuable, but crews now face tighter operating conditions, forcing Kyiv to adapt its armour units and retrain personnel for drone warfare.
(2026-08-26). World New Energy Vehicle Congress set for Hainan in September. ecns.cn The 2026 World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC) will be held Sept. 22—24 in Haikou, Hainan Province, to discuss the future of the NEV sector, the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) announced.
(2026-08-27). For the defense of immigrants and the abolition of the immigration Gestapo. wsws.org This is the third of six resolutions adopted unanimously by the Ninth National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US).
(2026-08-26). World Organization of Science Literacy to debut in September. ecns.cn The World Organization of Science Literacy (WOSL), officially registered in Beijing in June, will debut in September with 32 founding institutional members from China and abroad, deputy chairperson and secretarygeneral Yin Lin said.
(2026-08-27). Report: Amazon, already infamous for low pay, has highest-paid execs. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Amazon, already infamous for its low pay and anti-union law-breaking, leads the nation's low-wage companies in the net wealth of its ruler and founder, Jeff Bezos, and in the number of lobbyists it sent to cajole Congress into passing the monster Trump-GOP 2025 tax cut for corporations and the 1%, a new report says. As …
(2026-08-26). China remains EU's top goods supplier in Q2. ecns.cn China was the European Union's largest source of goods imports in the second quarter of 2026, accounting for 21.9% of the total, while the United States ranked second with a 14.1% share, Eurostat said Wednesday.
(2026-08-27). Entertainment unions intensify campaign for corporate tax handouts as film subsidy race to the bottom accelerates. wsws.org As public funds bankroll corporate relocation, entertainment unions enforce the competitive framework and suppress a unified struggle against job destruction.
(2026-08-27). Fresh flood threat looms over Nepal-China border; newly formed barrier lake likely to breach within next three days. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A fresh flood threat is emerging along the Nepal-China border, with Chinese authorities warning that a newly formed barrier lake could breach within the next three days and send another | Fresh flood threat looms over Nepal-China border; newly formed barrier lake likely to breach within next three days…
(2026-08-27). Legacy of racial terror lives on in the U.S. South. peoplesworld.org 
The legacy of lynchings and racial terror in the American South continues in 2026 in a spate of suspicious deaths of young African Americans across the region. And in another echo of history, many feel that local authorities have perpetually under-investigated or even covered up parts of these cases. The most prominent case drawing national …
(2026-08-27). How a glacier collapse may have caused Nepal-Tibet disaster. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-27). Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns, Chris Stapleton and a Cooper DeJean lookalike contest in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org The Philadelphia Eagles play the Washington Commanders on Friday in a preseason matchup at Lincoln Financial Field, but don't expect to see starters like Cooper DeJean. For that, you'll have to check a lookalike competition for the young defensive back at Libertee Grounds on Thursday night. Also, Chris Stapleton and Lady A are in the area this weekend, proving Philly likes things a little bit country and a little bit rock 'n roll. (You're old enough for those shows if you understood the reference.) | "Let freedom ring" is the rallying call for both an immersive educational event at the National Constitution Cente…
(2026-08-27). North Korea condemns US arms sale to South Korea, vows strong response. tribune.com.pk 
North Korea's Foreign Ministry on Thursday denounced a US decision to approve the sale of missiles and related equipment to South Korea, vowing to respond "strongly and immediately" to hostile acts in various areas, state media KCNA reported. | The remarks come as US President Donald Trump has renewed overtures to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, expressing interest in another meeting and saying this month that Kim had responded to his outreach. Analysts say Pyongyang has shown little official willingness to resume talks. | "We once again and clearly recognised the expression of the US open attitude to be alwa…
(2026-08-26). China dispatches 111 more rescuers after mudslide hits border port in Xizang. ecns.cn China has dispatched another 111 fire and rescue personnel to the mudslide-hit border port in Xizang Autonomous Region to assist with emergency response operations, CCTV News reported on Thursday.
(2026-08-27). Gold prices decline by Rs3,500 per tola in local market. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices declined in global and local markets on Thursday, while silver prices increased. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $35 per ounce to $4,605. | According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA) in the local market, the price of gold decreased by Rs3,500 per tola to Rs483,036. The price of 10 grams of gold fell by Rs3,001 to Rs414,125. | Meanwhile, the price of silver increased by Rs50 per tola to Rs7,329. The price of 10 grams of silver also rose by Rs43 to Rs6,283. | Read: Gold up as global rates hit 3-month high | On Wednesday, the gold market…
(2026-08-27). Call for social and solidarity economy to drive inclusive growth. sanews.gov.za Call for social and solidarity economy to drive inclusive growth | Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Mmapaseka Steve Letsike has called for the social and solidarity economy (SSE) to move beyond the margins of South Africa's economy and become a key vehicle for creating jobs, expanding ownership and delivering more inclusive economic growth. | Delivering the keynote address at the Catalyst Now South Africa Social and Solidarity Economy Symposium on Thursday, Letsike said South Africa needed to build economic institutions that translated the constitutional values of d…
(2026-08-27). Unite for People Peace and Planet! Building Unity Fight For Our Lives Democracy Tour, August 27-31, 2026 (Info). wibailoutpeople.org 
From Building Unity: Thursday, August 27, 2026, we will take off from Milwaukee and head to Oneida where the Oneida Nation will co-host a community meal and conversations with us. Then we will spend the weekend in Green Bay, joining at least four other tour stop events. If anyone in the Green Bay/Oneida Area would …
(2026-08-27). When International Institutions Cannot Stop States from Walking Away: The IWT and the Limits of International Law. moderndiplomacy.eu The continuing proceedings under the Indus Waters Treaty have exposed an uncomfortable contradiction at the heart of the international system: international institutions can create legal mechanisms to manage disputes, but they cannot always compel powerful states to participate in them. The latest developments in the Indus Waters Treaty proceedings demonstrate both the resilience and the …
(2026-08-27). National Steel Car Rank-and-File Committee leader on the fight against piecework, union betrayal, and the path forward. wsws.org The National Steel Car Rank-and-File Committee (NSC-RFC) was founded by shop floor workers in June 2023, on the eve of the last strike, after it became clear to them that the United Steelworkers (USW) bureaucracy would not wage a genuine fight for workers' demands.
(2026-08-26). Chinese smart pet tech draws overseas buyers. ecns.cn Chinese smart pet products, from AI-enabled feeders to health-monitoring devices, drew interest from overseas buyers at the 28th Pet Fair Asia, which concluded Sunday at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.
(2026-08-27). Ukrainian workers destroy army recruitment vehicle in expanding protests against "busification" wsws.org The growing confrontations between Ukrainian workers and forced mobilization exposes the lie that Ukrainian society uniformly supports the disastrous imperialist proxy war.
(2026-08-27). Nepal Flood Disaster: Nearly 1,500 Missing After Devastating Himalayan Flash Flood. moderndiplomacy.eu Nearly 1,500 people, including almost 800 foreign nationals, were missing across Nepal and China's Tibet on Thursday after a massive collapse of mud and rock sent catastrophic floodwaters through Himalayan towns and valleys. The disaster struck a rugged mountainous corridor connecting Lhasa in Tibet with Kathmandu, an area heavily visited by trekkers and pilgrims. Nepali …
(2026-08-27). Single gas price for all consumers needed as existing slab system needs review: petroleum minister. tribune.com.pk 
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik on Thursday stressed that the need to transition to a single fair gas price for all consumers, saying that the existing system of slabs needs to be revisited. | According to a statement issued by the Petroleum Division, Malik chaired a meeting with the SSGCL chairman and Board of Directors, managing director and senior management in Karachi to review the company's performance, key achievements, operational challenges and future reform priorities. | Malik highlighted that gas prices had not been increased for the past year, while the increase in gas circular debt had nearly…
(2026-08-27). Spurs set-up League Cup tie with Liverpool. tribune.com.pk 
Savio scored on his Tottenham debut as Spurs advanced to a third-round League Cup tie with Liverpool following a comfortable 5-1 win over Charlton on Wednesday. | Spurs, four-times winners of the League Cup, started their Premier League season with a humiliating 3-0 loss away to Brentford last weekend. | But it was a different story at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with two goals in four minutes late in the first half from Mikey Moore and Dominic Solanke leaving the hosts in command before substitute Kevin Danso scored with his first touch, meeting a free-kick with a flicked header in the 67th minute. | Brazi…
(2026-08-26). Scientists discover 324-million-year-old amphibious insect fossil. ecns.cn An international research team led by the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences has analyzed a 324-million-year-old insect fossil, filling a critical gap in early insect evolution. The study reveals that early insects transitioned from water to land via a gradual, semi-aquatic stage.
(2026-08-27). Thieves raid bronze age collection in 'super-fast' Spain museum heist. aljazeera.com It is not immediately known how many of the 50-plus mainly gold objects from the Treasure of Villena were taken.
(2026-08-27). Anti-worker Republican majority installed on NLRB. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-08-26). Tiangong Ultra robot sets 100m record at World Humanoid Robot Games. ecns.cn Tiangong Ultra claimed the championship in the large-size 100-meter race at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games on Wednesday, setting a new record of 8.64 seconds.
(2026-08-26). All 22 Taiwan counties to join Dongguan trade fair. ecns.cn The 17th Dongguan Taiwan Famous Products Fair, set for Sept. 3—6, will feature participation from all 22 of counties and cities from China's Taiwan Province for the first time, organizers said.
(2026-08-27). South Korea media commission says Meta's youth protection changes should apply globally. tribune.com.pk 
South Korea's media regulator said on Thursday that measures proposed by Meta to curb potentially addictive features for young users should ideally be applied worldwide, as Seoul considers tighter rules on how social media platforms serve minors. | The Korea Media and Communications Commission (KMCC) said in a statement to Reuters that social media companies needed to take greater responsibility for protecting children and teenagers and pointed to seven bills pending in the country's parliament aimed at strengthening youth protections online. | The commission "believes that to create an environment in which Ko…
(2026-08-27). Fenerbahce stun Lyon in Champions League. tribune.com.pk 
Goals from Vedat Muriqi and English defender Archie Brown helped Fenerbahce stun Lyon in the Champions League on Wednesday and qualify for the league phase. | With the teams locked at 1-1 from the first leg in Istanbul a week ago, the Turks opened up a 2-0 lead on the night in the first half in southeastern France. | Exciting Belgium winger Malick Fofana gave Lyon hope in the second half but Lois Openda and Kail Boudache had further strikes ruled out for offside and Fener held on. | Hungarian Barnabas Varga scored a brace and former Real Madrid forward Luka Jovic added another as AEK Athens cruised into the le…
(2026-08-27). Zelensky fails to stop Putin's war machine: Russia adds 48 Su-35S to arsenal since February 2022. hindustantimes.com Russia has reportedly added up to 48 Su-35S fighters to its fleet since 2022, far outpacing Ukraine's claimed seven losses. Despite Western weapons and air-defence support, Moscow continues expanding its frontline fighter force, raising fresh questions over Ukraine's ability to counter Russia's growing airpower.
(2026-08-27). Affordability? Trump's foreign policy is driving up interest rates. responsiblestatecraft.org Over the last month, he has engaged in two controversial and rare interventions in financial markets. The first came in early August when the U.S. Treasury
(2026-08-26). China allocates 30,000 relief supplies to support Xizang. ecns.cn China on Wednesday allocated 30,000 items of disaster-relief supplies, including tents, heating stoves, quilts, clothing, folding beds and moisture-proof mats, to support relief efforts following a huge mudslide in Gyirong County, Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
(2026-08-27). Customarily married couples have until 31 August to regularise unregistered unions. sanews.gov.za Customarily married couples have until 31 August to regularise unregistered unions | By Sihle Manda | The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has urged couples in unregistered customary marriages to regularise their unions before the looming 31 August 2026 deadline. ⚪ Speaking to Newzroom Afrika on Thursday, Deputy Director-General of Operations at the DHA, Thulani Mavuso, said the department was concerned about the legal difficulties that arise when customary marriages remain unregistered. ⚪ The registration allows couples to comply with the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act of 1998, and provides legal proof…
(2026-08-27). Understanding the CKU Railway: Kyrgyzstan Beyond the Debt Trap Narrative. moderndiplomacy.eu The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railways has been in the spotlight recently. Many observers have highlighted the project, which connects trade routes from China (Kashgar) through Kyrgyzstan to Andijan in Uzbekistan and then on to Europe, as part of an era of power centralization in Central Asia, particularly in Kyrgyzstan. There are also perceptions that this is Chinese …
(2026-08-27). 'Swept away': Nepal families search for relatives after devastating floods. aljazeera.com About 180 people have been killed and 1,400 are missing, with numbers expected to rise significantly.
(2026-08-27). Philadelphia Housing Authority set to bring 85 affordable homes to Strawberry Mansion. whyy.org 
(2026-08-27). Police probe 'assault allegations' in cricketer Carse-linked incident. aljazeera.com Unclear whether England cricketer Brydon Carse had a role in the alleged assault being investigated by police.
(2026-08-27). Elon Musk becomes the latest Nazi decorated by the Zelensky regime. wsws.org In honoring Musk, a committed ideological fascist and the world's leading promoter of the global far-right movement, the Zelensky regime is once again exposing the fraud of those who claim that Ukraine is fighting for "democracy."
(2026-08-27). Ecuador: New Adoption Law Entrenches Bias. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ecuador's National Assembly in Quito on October 23, 2024. | © 2024 Rodrigo Buendia/AFP via Getty Images | A new adoption law in Ecuador contains discriminatory provisions targeting lesbian, gay, and bisexual people and threatens to strip many parents of transgender children of their parental rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The Reform Law of Various Legal Bodies for the Streamlining of Adoption, which entered into force on August 14, 2026, purports to remove inefficiencies in adoption processes and reduce the amount of time children spend in institutional care. But the law c…
(2026-08-27). Al Jazeera reports from hospital in flood-hit Nepal. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera reports from hospital in Kathmandu, after flash floods swept through several districts in Nepal.
(2026-08-27). "He was a great lead and a great friend" : Montreal airport worker denounces systematic safety violations following Oscar Robayo's death. wsws.org A Montreal Airport worker, who worked alongside Robayo, contacted the World Socialist Web Site to speak out about the fatal incident. He was especially incensed by the attempts of Samsic Assistance, Robayo's employer and a globally operating provider of "business services," to place the blame on the victim.
(2026-08-26). Chinese Olympic champion Liu Xiang seeks public advice over post-retirement arrangements. ecns.cn Chinese Olympic champion Liu Xiang on Wednesday publicly sought advice on whether to take up a coaching position or accept a one-time settlement offered by Shanghai sports authorities.
(2026-08-27). The irresistible rise and fall of Evo Morales. links.org.au 
Against all the odds, Evo Morales built a political career that led to the pinnacle of power. Pablo Stefanoni looks at how did he did it, and the nature of his legacy.
(2026-08-27). Pakistan's girls fight for their place in the boxing ring. tribune.com.pk 
Sweat trickling down her face, aspiring teenage boxer Hoorain Zahra works on a punch combination, eager to follow in the footsteps of her idol Aliya Soomro. | Soomro, 21, made national headlines last year after winning an international bout in Bangkok in a rare feat for a young woman from Pakistan, where patriarchal and cultural norms dictate that girls and women belong at home, not at gyms or sports clubs. | Women boxers recently captured the nation's attention again when Fatima Zahra, 22, became Pakistan's first female Commonwealth Games boxing medallist, winning bronze in the 60kg category in Glasgow in lat…
(2026-08-27). Pakistan name Under-19 squad for England tour. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan have named a 15-member Under-19 squad for their tour of England, with Farhan Yousaf appointed captain for a campaign featuring one Youth Test and four one-day internationals. | The tour begins on September 2 with a four-day Youth Test against England at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground, followed by ODIs at Arundel, Guildford and Wormsley. | Farhan, a right-handed batsman, led Pakistan to the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup title in December and will be joined by nine players who have previously represented the national Under-19 side. | The squad features four fast bowlers including Mohammad Sayyam, Abdul Subhan, R…
(2026-08-27). US Soldiers And Contractors Begin Ground Operations In Ecuador. popularresistance.org The government of Daniel Noboa, through a ministerial agreement, has allowed US soldiers and contractors to enter Ecuador without a visa, even if they are not working on security operations. | For several years now, Ecuador has been experiencing its worst security crisis in history due to a territorial dispute between drug trafficking gangs over control of drug trafficking routes and illegal mining operations. It is estimated that the largest amount of cocaine in the world passes through Ecuador, primarily bound for the United States and Europe.
(2026-08-27). Rain delays start of Pakistan-England Lord's Test. tribune.com.pk 
Due to rain in London, the Lord's Test between Pakistan and England is likely to get underway late. The poor weather has been forecast throughout the day. However, the organisers remain hopeful that play will begin at some point on the opening day. | At present, covers are in place over the pitch and the surrounding areas. The pitch had grass on it until a day ago, prompting the team management to consider going in with either four pacers or three fast bowlers and a spinner. A final decision will be made after the pitch is inspected again once the rain stops. | The opening partnership of Imam-ul-Haq and Azan A…
(2026-08-27). Philippine DHL workers strike against warehouse closure. wsws.org Logistics workers at the DHL Supply Chain warehouse in Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila have been on strike for more than a week in a battle for their jobs.
(2026-08-27). Trump's ICE Has Detained More People Than the Population of Atlanta. portside.org Trump's ICE Has Detained More People Than the Population of Atlanta |
(2026-08-27). Yaya Toure becomes first African coach to lead a team into Champions League. aljazeera.com Ivory Coast legend Toure takes Slovan Bratislava into the group phase two months after joining the Slovakian club.
(2026-08-27). US Army moves to deploy tiny nuclear reactors at remote bases for smooth power supply. geo.tv The US flag insignia is seen on the sleeve of a US Army servicemember's uniform.— ReutersArmy says factory-built reactors could generate up to 20MW electricity each.Programme, known as Janus, aims to deploy first reactor by Sept 2028.Technology is intended to provide power to…
(2026-08-27). Malaysia's former PM Ismail Sabri charged with concealing assets. aljazeera.com Sabri, 66, pleaded not guilty to allegedly failing to provide a complete declaration of assets.
(2026-08-27). Uzma Khan seeks early hearing for second time against alleged violation of Imran's hospital transfer. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's sister Dr Uzma Khan on Thursday filed another application before the Supreme Court (SC) seeking an urgent hearing of her contempt petition against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other respondents over the alleged non-implementation of the court's August 18 order directing Imran's medical examination and treatment at Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad. | Last week, the apex court had directed that Imran be shifted to Shifa International Hospital for treatment for the next few days and instructed the government to arrange weekly meetings between him a…
(2026-08-27). Documents Reveal Trail Of Unreported Millions From Israeli Military To US Universities. popularresistance.org The Israeli Ministry of Defense and Israeli defense companies have directed millions in unreported funding to U.S. university research programs for weapons development, sponsoring research directly or serving as the pass-through entity for the funding, a Drop Site investigation has found. | A sample of state and university audits, foreign-funding disclosures, and other institutional records identified millions of dollars in financial ties over the last two decades between the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MOD), Israeli weapons manufacturers, and American universities, much of which does not appear consistently in…
(2026-08-27). A Giant "Grandmother" Tree Sparked a New Struggle to Block Trump's Border Wall>. theintercept.com 
(2026-08-27). Trump's New Sanctions on Iran Risk Strengthening its Government and harming US Credibility. juancole.com
(2026-08-27). Michigan 8 case is part of a broader pattern of repression. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-08-27). More US Sanctions on Iran Uncertain To Bring Results: Ynet. orinocotribune.com
(2026-08-27). From Lionel Messi, Kanye West to Taylor Swift: Celebrities Are 'Protected' by Israeli Security Teams. orinocotribune.com
(2026-08-26). Migratory bird numbers surge at Songhua Lake as ecological restoration pays off. ecns.cn
(2026-08-27). Satellite images show destruction from Nepal-Tibet floods. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-27). What caused catastrophic floods in Nepal? US monitor points to 'glacial collapse' not quake. ptcnews.tv
(2026-08-27). Lightning bolt strikes Mecca's clock tower. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-27). What triggered the catastrophic flood on the Nepal-Tibet border. geo.tv
(2026-08-27). How a 95 percent drop in Hormuz traffic changed global shipping. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-27). US C-17A Globemaster heads West after mystery Moscow trip: What's happening? | NATO,Ratcliffe,Putin. hindustantimes.com
(2026-08-27). The Billionaire Building The Democrats' New Machine. levernews.com
(2026-08-27). Nepal flash floods: Nearly 300 Indians among thousands missing, death toll crosses 250; helpline numbers issued. ptcnews.tv
(2026-08-27). Polonia-Ucraina, la fine dell'idillio: Varsavia scopre il prezzo della guerra. strategic-culture.su Dopo essere stata tra i principali promotori europei dell'escalation militare contro la Russia, la Polonia mostra crescente insofferenza verso i costi del conflitto. Rifugiati, aiuti, agricoltura e memoria storica stanno trasformando profondamente i rapporti tra Varsavia e Kiev. | Segue nostro Per oltre due anni la Polonia ha rappresentato l'avanguardia europea della linea più bellicista sul conflitto ucraino. Varsavia non si è limitata…
(2026-08-27). Alvarez will not be sold to Barcelona, but Atletico open to other offers. aljazeera.com Atletico Madrid rule out a transfer to the La Liga rivals for Alvarez, who is also reportedly being targeted by Arsenal.
(2026-08-27). Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad. tribune.com.pk 
Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant hat-trick to help Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga in Jose Mourinho's first home match back at the Santiago Bernabeu as the club's coach. | Mourinho's Madrid made it two wins from two with Vinicius Junior also on the scoresheet, while Jude Bellingham provided two assists as the star trio picked apart their Basque visitors. | Veteran Portuguese coach Mourinho selected the same side that snatched a late 2-1 win at Espanyol in his first match at the helm last Saturday. | Mourinho said it would be tricky but not impossible to get the team's three biggest names in the…
(2026-08-26). Washington's Divisions Over the Iran War: Victory or Exit? moderndiplomacy.eu The Iran war has entered a stage for Washington in which deciding how to end it may prove more difficult than deciding how to start and sustain it. Within the U.S. ruling establishment, the growing divide between Donald Trump and J.D. Vance is increasingly centered on a fundamental question: What exactly is the United States …
(2026-08-26). Dalle teorie di Brzezinski a Palantir. strategic-culture.su Michele Blanco | Segue nostro –°ome il conflitto in Ucraina è diventato il più grande test bellico degli USA | La tesi avanzata da Jeffrey Sachs e Sybil Fares è chiara: la guerra in Ucraina non è soltanto uno scontro tra Mosca e Kiev, ma il prodotto di una strategia statunitense pianificata da oltre trent'anni. Una strategia che ha trasformato il territorio ucraino nel principale campo di battaglia e di prova per la nuova guerr…