(2026-08-14). Iran: Trump's Hormuz control claim a 'lie'. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's military on Thursday rejected as "lies" remarks by US President Donald Trump claiming control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway was fully under Iranian control. | "The false claims of the United States that ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz normally … are nothing more than lies and fabrications," said Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for Iran's central military command, Khatam-al Anbiya. | "The Strait of Hormuz is, as in the past, under the complete management and control of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and no commercial ship or tanker without the permission and…
(2026-08-14). US says lower oil prices, not nuclear program, are now top priority in war. al-monitor.com The top US priority now in the Iran war is no longer its nuclear program but to bring gasoline prices down for American consumers, the vice president said Thursday, with the treasury secretary adding that new economic punishment to wear down Tehran is imminent. | The comments by Vice President JD Vance and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent illustrate the powerful leverage Tehran has gained by shutting down the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-08-14). Senator Van Hollen: Iran war is 'exhibit A' of limits of US power. responsiblestatecraft.org Today, there is no all-out war, no peace, and no light at the end of the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration's crack at transforming Iran is drifting along in the Persian Gulf, as on-again, off-again negotiations fail to resolve a conflict that has roiled the global economy while the president's approval ratings
(2026-08-14). future tied to Hormuz strait fate. al-monitor.com Kuwait's once prosperous oil sector has stood largely paralysed for months, with petroleum exports plummeting as fighting raged across the Gulf ⚪ triggering the country's largest crisis in decades. | Half a year into the war, Kuwait remains a hostage to its uncompromising need to access the Strait of Hormuz ⚪ where the war between the US and Iran has choked off the once plentiful energy exports that moved across its waters.
(2026-08-14). Vance says low oil prices are top US goal in Iran conflict. al-monitor.com Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the top US priority in the Iran war was keeping oil and gasoline prices low for Americans, with preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon ranking second. | The remarks constrasted with President Donald Trump's repeated framing of the fight: that entering the war had the sole objective of preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, even if that meant short-term economic sacrifices for Americans.
(2026-08-14). Yemen at highest risk of major conflict since 2022 truce, UN warns. al-monitor.com Aug 13 (Reuters) – Yemen faces its most serious threat of a return to large-scale war since a U.N.-brokered truce in 2022, U.N. envoy Hans Grundberg warned on Thursday, as the world body said more than half the country's population was experiencing acute food insecurity.The warning follows an escalation in hostilities between Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group and its internationally-recognised, Saudi-backed government that has raised fears of a broader return to war and a fuelling of wider regional tensions.
(2026-08-14). US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump, sources say. al-monitor.com By Erin BancoWASHINGTON, Aug 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. has received several warnings from Israel over the past year that Iran intended to assassinate President Donald Trump, including before a secret Air Force One ruse in Turkey, that U.S. intelligence officials could not independently verify, according to a current U.S. official and two former officials.
(2026-08-14). Iraq intel and security officials visit Saudi Arabia after drone attacks. al-monitor.com Iraqi authorities are cracking down on drone attacks after US and Saudi airstrikes targeted Iran-backed militias in the country.
(2026-08-14). Turkey lays out plans for Makkah pact. tribune.com.pk 
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will group senior ministers, hold joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under a military pact signed between the regional powers last week, Turkey's defence ministry said on Thursday. | The three US allies, alarmed by a regional conflagration that has brought Iranian missile fire onto Gulf oil exporters, signed the "Makkah Joint Defence Agreement" on August 7. They said the accord stipulates that an armed attack against any member would be regarded as an attack on all, similar to NATO's Article 5 collective defence clause. | At a weekly briefing in Ankara, th…
(2026-08-14). Saudi Arabia Builds Defence Alliances as Regional War Risks Rise. moderndiplomacy.eu Saudi Arabia is turning to regional defence alliances as it faces growing attacks from Iran and its network of regional allies, while trying to avoid being pulled into a wider Middle East war. Riyadh is pursuing several new security arrangements, including a multinational maritime coalition in the Red Sea and a defence pact with Turkey …
(2026-08-14). Norway hails Pakistan's US-Iran mediation as 'service to world'. tribune.com.pk 
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on Thursday strongly endorsed Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran, describing Islamabad's role as a "service to the world" while the two countries agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, defence, climate change, maritime affairs and education. | Eide, the first Norwegian foreign minister to visit Pakistan in a decade, said Oslo recognised the "massive task" undertaken by Pakistan in offering Islamabad as a venue and facilitator for talks between Washington and Tehran. | "What you have been doing is really a service to the world,…
apnews.com (2026-08-13). Settler siege of Palestinian homes in the West Bank a horrific act of terror, US ambassador saysIsraeli settlers have besieged three homes in the occupied West Bank for several days, including one owned by a Palestinian American, in what the U.S. ambassador called a "horrific act of terror" on Thursday. Mike Huckabee's remarks on X represented an unusually sharp rebuke from the Trump administration of the latest episode in a surge of settler violencein the region.
counterpunch.org (2026-08-13). Paper Tiger: the Failure of Americas Trillion Dollar War MachineAccording to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the United States spent $21 trillion on its military between 2001 and 2024 (in constant 2024 dollars), equal to the combined military spending of the next eighteen countries. Iran barely made that list at all, spending only 2% of what the US did, and SIPRI estimated Iran's 2025 military budget at only $7.5 billion. So how is Iran holding its own against the multi-trillion-dollar US war machine?
presstv.co.uk (2026-08-13). Strait of Hormuz authority nixes US claims, says waterway remains blocked until Iran's conditions are metThe Iranian authority controlling the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf has categorically rejected American officials' claims about reopening of the waterway.
(2026-08-14). US says it can keep naval blockade on Iran vows more economic pressure. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart and Idrees AliPANAMA CITY, Aug 13 (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday said that it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely and would ratchet up economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks have floundered, global oil supply is dropping and regional tensions are rising.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the U.S. military has the capability to maintain a naval presence in the region to enforce its blockade of Iran, which has inflicted severe economic damage on the country.
(2026-08-14). US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports "indefinitely," Pentagon chief says. al-monitor.com By Phil StewartPANAMA CITY, Aug 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. military has enough assets to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, adding ships could be rotated in and out of the region as needed.Hegseth's comments suggest he is advising U.S. President Donald Trump that the U.S. military can keep applying economic pressure on Iran for as long as needed to help so-far failed negotiations to end the conflict, begun in February.
(2026-08-14). Katz salutes Hilltop Youth as Israel's 'pioneers', then declares: 'We are staying forever'. hindustantimes.com Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has praised Hilltop Youth settler activists as "pioneers" while highlighting the Israeli government's push to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank. Speaking in Ganim, Katz also addressed Hezbollah, saying Israel would maintain a security zone in Lebanon until the group is disarmed and the threat eliminated. He described destroyed Hezbollah tunnels and Lebanese border villages, while linking Israel's military strength to security and potential peace. The remarks come amid renewed debate over West Bank settlements, settler violence, Israel's presence in Lebanon, and the…
(2026-08-14). With Crocodile Moats for Palestinians, Zionism drops its Mask. juancole.com ( Support for dispossession depends on th…
(2026-08-14). Fidel belongs to all humanity. radiohc.cu Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the political and cultural event commemorating Fidel Castro's centenary and the closing of the First International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future," at the Carlos Marx Theater, on August 13, 2026, "Year of the Centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz."
(2026-08-14). Sunday 8/30: U.S. Imperialism Threatens Cuba's Survival. indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St (nr. Ellis) | San Francisco | Located seven blocks from Civic Center BART and on/or near the Muni #5, 19, 27,31, 38 & 49) | Wheelchair accessible entrance | Also on Zoom — Register at bit.ly/Cubas_Survival…
(2026-08-14). Familias cubanas reciben donación del pueblo argentino. radiohc.cu 
Familias con niños electro dependientes residentes en seis provincias cubanas reciben por estos días módulos completos de generadores de electricidad alimentados con energía solar, que están diseñados para abastecer una vivienda standard, donados por el pueblo argentino. | Se trata de 45 sistemas completos llegados recientemente al puerto del Mariel y son distribuidos con prontitud, incluso en lugares lejanos y de difícil acceso, atendiendo a las patologías de esos infantes que pudieran morir por los apagones energéticos causados por la falta de combustible y de piezas para las plantas generadoras debido al cruel…
(2026-08-14). La revolución bonita de Fidel. cubadebate.cu Fidel Castro duerme vencido por el cansancio mientras varios jóvenes lo rodean con la curiosidad alegre de quienes descubren que el héroe también cierra los ojos. En otras fotografías come con campesinos, monta a caballo en una cooperativa, se toma un helado, alimenta a un elefante en Nueva York o improvisa, con un par de cucharas, el baile de Alicia Alonso. No aparece en esas escenas una carga al machete ni una columna guerrillera avanzando sobre la montaña.
(2026-08-14). Centros de datos: La guerra interna que podría hacer que EEUU pierda la carrera de la IA frente a China. cubadebate.cu Mientras Washington y Pekín se enfrentan por el dominio de la inteligencia artificial, se ha abierto un frente inesperado… dentro de los propios Estados Unidos. Shyam Sankar, director de tecnología de Palantir, lo resume con una frase mordaz: el verdadero peligro no es el homicidio chino, sino el suicidio estadounidense.
(2026-08-14). Comunicado del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuba rechaza acto de subordinación del gobierno de República Dominicana a la política agresiva de los Estados Unidos. | El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba rechaza en los términos más enérgicos la decisión del gobierno de la República Dominicana de expulsar a diez funcionarios diplomáticos de la Embajada de Cuba en ese país y a sus familiares. | No existe motivo alguno que justifique esta decisión de las autoridades dominicanas. Los diplomáticos cubanos han actuado siempre en estricto apego a la Convención de Viena sobre Relaciones Diplomáticas de 1961 y con absoluto respeto a las leyes…
(2026-08-14). El humanismo y solidaridad del legado de Fidel. radiohc.cu De un profundo humanismo y solidaridad está impregnado el legado del líder histórico de la revolución cubana, Fidel Catro, y del cual la ELAM, Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina, es una de sus obras más significativas. | En 1998 los huracanes George y Mitch dejaron una gran devastación a su paso por naciones de Centroamérica y el Carbe. Brigadas médicas cubanas marcharon hacia esos territorios para brindar su invaluable ayuda. | Pero la visión de Fidel abarcaría mucho más y con la constitución de la ELAM posibilitaría la formación en territorio cubano de profesionales de la salud de otros países. | Decenas de mi…
(2026-08-14). EEUU toleró el tráfico de cubanos desde Florida mientras el negocio crecía, denuncia Cuba. cubadebate.cu Si las autoridades estadounidenses no actuaron y permitieron la entrada numerosa y descontrolada de cubanos por su frontera sur durante varios años consecutivos, y toleraron el establecimiento de las redes de tráfico, fue por negligencia, complicidad, diseño político o una combinación de esos factores.
(2026-08-14). Cuba se prepara para el inicio de la 65 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu La 65 Serie Nacional de Béisbol ya se asoma en el horizonte como un tren obstinado que no se detiene, e intentará demostrar que, aun en medio de una dura crisis económica, la pelota en Cuba no se rinde.
(2026-08-14). "Me limito a decir la verdad" . Fidel sigue respondiendo a la humanidad. cubadebate.cu Para el 26 de septiembre de 1960, cuando Fidel Castro presentó su primer discurso en la sede de Naciones Unidas, ya Estados Unidos, bajo el gobierno de Eisenhower, había apoyado la contrarrevolución armada y los atentados terroristas. También había prohibido las exportaciones a Cuba y le había quitado su cuota azucarera en el comercio internacional.
(2026-08-14). "Tus Cien" : un videoclip para celebrar el Centenario de Fidel. cubadebate.cu Como parte de las celebraciones por el Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, el trovador Nelson Valdés, la Asociación Hermanos Saíz y la Productora Patria presentan el videoclip "Tus Cien", un homenaje musical que rinde tributo al líder histórico de la Revolución Cubana.
(2026-08-14). Combatientes villaclareños evocan vigencia del pensamiento de Fidel. radiohc.cu Hoy peinan canas y sus rostros llevan el paso del tiempo, pero sus ojos brillan cuando evocan a su compañero de tantas batallas, el gigante de verde olivo que condujo una revolución victoriosa, y que les cambió para siempre sus vidas y la mirada del mundo y de esta isla. | Combatientes de la Revolución Cubana en Santa Clara protagonizaron un encuentro para evocar al Comandante en Jefe en el Centenario de su sobrevida. | El Primer Capitán de la columna número 1 del Ejército Rebelde, Julio López Granado tenía apenas 12 años cuando en la Sierra Maestra se convirtió en práctico de Fidel, junto a él subió lomas y comb…
(2026-08-14). Jared Kushner may visit Israel next week for talks on Gaza, source says. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland and Kanishka SinghAug 13 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, may visit Israel next week for talks on Gaza, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.The plans were reported earlier by Axios, which also said that Kushner was planning to meet mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey as well next week in Cairo.
(2026-08-14). Wednesday 8/19: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-08-14). In Latin America, the road to Trump's heart goes through Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org In the early months following Israel's brutal war on Gaza, Latin American leaders
(2026-08-14). US says Kushner may go to Israel for talks on Gaza plan. al-monitor.com The United States is considering sending presidential envoy Jared Kushner to Israel as President Donald Trump pushes a peace plan for Gaza, an official said Thursday. | The news outlet Axios reported earlier that Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and go-to mediator for the Middle East and Russia, will head to Israel and Egypt next week for talks on the situation in Gaza.
(2026-08-14). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). Talks between government and opposition mark a new chapter for Venezuela. aljazeera.com The government of Delcy Rodriguez held its first talks with part of Venezuela's opposition. But what will they achieve?>
(2026-08-14). U.S. Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Revenues — $13 Billion, Only $300 Million Disbursed. indybay.org U.S. Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Revenues (January—June 2026) — $13 Billion Total Proceeds, Only $300 Million Disbursed to Venezuela…
(2026-08-14). How much power does the US hold in Venezuela? aljazeera.com After Maduro's removal, US influence in Venezuela soared, but experts say Washington may still have to 'own' Venezuela.
(2026-08-14). Colombia's rescuers search rubble as hope fades on finding survivors. aljazeera.com The crucial 72-hour window to find survivors has passed, but rescue teams in Colombia keep digging.
(2026-08-14). Paralyzed patient undergoes first BCI surgery at Tongji Medical College. ecns.cn A 55-year-old woman with high-level quadriplegia has become the first patient at Tongji Medical College in Wuhan, Hubei Province, to undergo fully invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) surgery, the hospital said Thursday.
(2026-08-14). Yemen's Houthis claim new attack on Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia: What to know. al-monitor.com The strike follows a deadly Houthi attack on a ship in the Red Sea as the renewed conflict take its toll on shipping.
(2026-08-14). Why Is the Real Fight Over the UN Security Council Happening Outside It? moderndiplomacy.eu Eighteen Years, Zero Texts On July 28, the UN General Assembly did what it has done every year since the effort began: it rolled Security Council reform talks into another session without resolving anything, this time pushing the process into the General Assembly's eighty first session. India's ambassador stood up and complained that member states …
(2026-08-14). Special Provincial Official Funeral Service for Mzikayifane Elias Khumalo. sanews.gov.za Special Provincial Official Funeral Service for Mzikayifane Elias Khumalo | President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted the late former Gauteng MEC, Mzikayifane Elias Khumalo, a Special Provincial Official Funeral Service, Category 2, following a request by Premier Panyaza Lesufi to honour his contribution to government and the people of Gauteng. ⚪ "The President has directed that the national flag be flown at half-mast across Gauteng Province on the day of Mr Mzikayifane "Mzi" Khumalo's funeral as a mark of respect for his service and contribution," the Gauteng Provincial Government said on Friday. ⚪ Khumalo will be…
(2026-08-14). 8,734 allotted shares of Unitree IPO go unpaid. ecns.cn Investors in the online tranche of Unitree Robotics' IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market failed to pay for 8,734 allotted shares, while all shares in the offline tranche were fully subscribed and paid for, according to results announced Thursday evening.
(2026-08-14). Robertson stars on debut as Scotland beat Canada. tribune.com.pk 
Scotland posted 347 for seven after captain Richie Berrington struck his seventh ODI century, setting Canada a daunting target at Forthill. The hosts then bowled out Canada for 177 to close their League 2 campaign at the top of the standings. | Robertson, 23, was the standout performer with the ball, finishing with six for 52 in his first ODI appearance. His figures rank among the best bowling performances by a player on men's ODI debut. | The right-arm spinner made the breakthrough when he dismissed Harsh Thaker, triggering a collapse in the Canadian middle order. Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Shreyas Movva,…
(2026-08-14). North Korea fumes over upcoming US-South Korea military drills. aljazeera.com Pyongyang has accused the US of pushing the world 'to the brink of nuclear war'.
(2026-08-14). China-Peru joint-venture Chancay Port posts over 70% rise in H1 throughput. ecns.cn Chancay Port, a China-Peru joint venture, handled 200,000 TEUs of containers in the first half of 2026, up 70.94% year on year, COSCO SHIPPING said Thursday.
(2026-08-14). EconoScope | China's 'Ice Silk Road' is reshaping global trade routes. ecns.cn An "Ice Silk Road" is emerging in the Arctic, offering China and Europe a shorter maritime link and, more importantly, a new option for navigating an increasingly uncertain global trading environment.
(2026-08-14). US sailors hit by strain of long aircraft carrier deployment. al-monitor.com Some sailors have reportedly tried throwing themselves into the sea, basic supplies can run short and sanitation is going awry: life on America's giant Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is increasingly difficult as the Iran war drags on. | The ship ⚪ now in its ninth month of deployment ⚪ is expected to be replaced in the Middle East by another carrier, the George Washington, in a move sure to be welcomed by the Lincoln's crew and their loved ones.
(2026-08-14). From the dawn of freedom to the frontiers of the future. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Independence Day is not merely an annual ritual of flags and parades. It is a reaffirmation of a promise – the promise that this nation will remain Secure, Sovereign and Second to None in the defence of its skies and its destiny. | In every era, that promise has taken a different form. In our time, it finds its sharpest expression in the Pakistan Air Force, whose ascendancy under the visionary leadership of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu has transformed the green and white of the national flag into living realities of Strength, Sacrifice and Strategic maturity. | A Vision Rooted in Jinna…
(2026-08-14). SA Mint launches 2026 Martial Eagle collection. sanews.gov.za SA Mint launches 2026 Martial Eagle collection | Soaring above the African savannah with eyes that can spot prey from three kilometres away, the martial eagle commands Africa's skies as an undisputed ruler of the raptor world. | Now, this majestic apex predator is coming right into your home, as it has been immortalised in gold and silver by the South African Mint. | The Mint has launched the 2026 Martial Eagle, the second release in its acclaimed Odyssey of the Sky seven-coin series, honouring one of the continent's most powerful birds of prey through world-class craftsmanship and design excellence. | Managing…
(2026-08-14). AI-generated Chinese fantasy video goes viral overseas. ecns.cn A short AI-generated video depicting a traditional Chinese fantasy palace has gone viral on overseas social media, drawing more than 5 million views in four days.
(2026-08-14). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-08-14). Friday 8/14: Join Us for a Discussion on: What Should We Do Now to Work for Revolution? indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-08-14). Notes on US political repression and state violence. wsws.org This column reports on the increasingly dictatorial and repressive actions taken by the Trump administration and its allied state governments.
(2026-08-14). Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azín will pay a state visit to China from August 16 to 23, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.
(2026-08-14). Hong Kong Customs, Pakistan Customs sign cooperative arrangement. ecns.cn Hong Kong Customs and Pakistan Customs signed a cooperative arrangement Wednesday to strengthen intelligence exchange and combat cross-border crime, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government said.
(2026-08-14). Every drop of water is our red line: PM. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that while Pakistan sincerely desired peace, it would never allow that desire to be mistaken for weakness, declaring that any future challenge to the country's sovereignty and security would be crushed with even greater force than the decisive victory of May 2025. | "We do not want war; we want peace. But the desire for peace should not be taken as weakness. We stand for peace with honour and dignity, those who, in the most difficult times, have become the guarantors of stability in this region," the prime minister said addressing the ceremony held to mark the 79t…
(2026-08-14). 'Many hands make light work': Advancing the building of a Beautiful China during the 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn "Many hands make light work." Chinese Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu briefed a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on Thursday on efforts to advance the building of a Beautiful China.
(2026-08-14). Woman allegedly stabs daughter to death. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-14). Chadian environmental activist Hindou Oumarou: 'AI governance must respect Indigenous peoples'. globalvoices.org 
African governments can lead by requiring environmental and social impact assessments for AI infrastructureGlobal VoicesIbrahim says AI has the potential to support, rather than replace, Indigenous peoples' knowledge. She gives a positive example in Chad, where participatory mapping, satellite data and predictive AI tools have helped anticipate drought and protect herders' migration routes. Image: Chadpix / Alamy via Dialogue Earth. Used with permission. | This article by (2026-08-14). Two found murdered in separate incidents. tribune.com.pk 
Two people, including a young woman, were allegedly murdered in separate incidents in Faisalabad, police said. | Police said 55-year-old Allah Ditta, a power-loom worker and resident of Chak 227-RB, left his home to buy milk but did not return. His son, Muhammad Kashif, told police that unidentified suspects allegedly abducted his father, subjected him to severe torture and killed him before dumping his body. | Police recovered the body and, after completing the necessary legal formalities, handed it over to the deceased's family. | In a separate incident in the jurisdiction of Balochni police, the body of a y…
(2026-08-14). Banyana Banyana beat Nigeria to secure FIFA playoff spot. sanews.gov.za Banyana Banyana beat Nigeria to secure FIFA playoff spot | Banyana Banyana secured a 2-1 victory over Nigeria on Thursday at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, qualifying for the FIFA playoff tournament for next year's Women's World Cup in Brazil. | Thembi Kgatlana opened the scoring for Banyana Banyana in the 56th minute, finding the back of the net after receiving a well-placed pass from Hilda Magaia. | "Captain Refiloe Jane increased the lead to 2-0 when she fired a shot from the edge of the box and rattled the net in the 77th minute," the South African Football Association (SAFA) said on its we…
(2026-08-14). New Zealand government in turmoil after failed leadership challenge. wsws.org Underlying the instability within the National Party and the coalition government are tensions over how overtly New Zealand should align with US-led warmongering against China.
(2026-08-14). 36th Hong Kong Food Expo opens with exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions. ecns.cn The 36th Food Expo, together with four concurrent fairs including the Hong Kong International Tea Fair, opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday, attracting more than 1,850 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions.
(2026-08-14). Former Huawei 'Top Mind' to pursue post-doctor degree in Sweden on Marie Curie Fellowship. ecns.cn Ning Boyu, a principal engineer at China's tech giant Huawei, recently announced on social media that he has left the company and will pursue postdoctoral research at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden.
(2026-08-14). What's the real price of de-coupling from China. ecns.cn Some Western countries aiming to decouple from China's supply chains may face staggering costs: an extra $23.6 trillion by 2050, according to estimates.
(2026-08-14). China, Thailand police bust cross-border credit card fraud. ecns.cn Chinese and Thai police have dismantled a transnational credit card fraud ring targeting Chinese citizens, arresting nine suspects in a coordinated operation, China's Ministry of Public Security said Thursday.
(2026-08-14). Chinese, Kyrgyzstan archaeologists complete excavation at Shurabashat Ancient City Ruins. ecns.cn Chinese and Kyrgyz archaeologists have completed their first joint field season at the Shurabashat Ancient City Ruins in southern Kyrgyzstan, mapping a walled settlement complex that may date back more than 2,000 years.
(2026-08-14). Three Gorges Dam shipping throughput reaches 100 million metric tons in 2026. ecns.cn Shipping throughput via the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River reached 100 million metric tons as of 12: 40 a.m. Thursday, according to the Three Gorges Navigation Authority.
(2026-08-14). China In Photos: China's national carbon emissions market sees trading volume top 930 mln tonnes. ecns.cn The cumulative trading volume of China's national carbon emissions rights trading market had exceeded 930 million tonnes by the end of July, Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu said Thursday.
(2026-08-14). Chongqing's auto exports surge 57.1% in first seven months. ecns.cn Chongqing, a major automobile manufacturing hub in southwest China, exported vehicles worth 35.33 billion yuan (about $5.23 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 57.1% year on year, according to customs data released Thursday.
(2026-08-14). Disease outbreaks multiply, as Trump and Kennedy wage war on science. wsws.org The largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in American history, a returning measles epidemic and the worst Ebola epidemic in Congolese history are expressions of a single crisis.
(2026-08-14). California Ratepayers Demand Lower Utility Rates at CPUC. indybay.org Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), California's largest investor-owned utility, is at it again by requesting the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to grant a rate increase for its electrical and natural gas services. The Oil and Gas Network and the Affordable Energy Campaign, among other consumer groups and seniors, are pushing back against any new rate increases requested by the utility saying in part that…
(2026-08-14). Is the South China Sea moving from a 'zone of peace' towards the next conflict area? onlineopinion.com.au While US officials frame the carrier's presence as routine freedom of navigation and support for allies, the timing amplifies perceptions of strategic strain on Washington.
(2026-08-14). Why Osun's election matters for Nigeria's 2027 vote. aljazeera.com The result could offer an early signal of shifting alliances and voter sentiment before the presidential race.
(2026-08-14). Hot Take | 'China is awesome': Elon Musk's call to visit China resonates online. ecns.cn Elon Musk has a message for the world: "China is awesome. I strongly encourage people to visit."
(2026-08-14). Flock adds safeguards to licence-plate readers after wave of stalking cases. aljazeera.com US firm tightens oversight of automatic licence-plate readers after reports of misuse by police officers.
(2026-08-14). Record rainfall leaves four dead, thousands stranded in Japan. aljazeera.com Record rainfall in Chiba claims lives as more than 22,000 households without power on busy Bon Buddhist holiday week.
(2026-08-14). Nvidia and Wall Street propose "exotic" money line to continue AI boom. wsws.org A $500 billion mechanism has been proposed using Nvidia chips as collateral to enable firms involved in the AI race to buy them.
(2026-08-14). China-Laos Railway brings over 200,000 metric tons of Southeast Asian fruit to China this year. ecns.cn More than 200,000 metric tons of Southeast Asian fruit had been transported to China via the China-Laos Railway this year as of Wednesday, up 11.16% year on year, China Railway Kunming Group Co., Ltd. said Thursday.
(2026-08-14). Yemen faces highest risk of returning to war since 2022 truce, UN warns. aljazeera.com Civilian and military casualties have been reported as fighting has flared across Yemeni front lines in recent days.
(2026-08-14). North Korea Targets Japan as Regional Military Tensions Rise. moderndiplomacy.eu North Korea has intensified its criticism of Japan's military expansion and its growing security cooperation with the United States and South Korea, portraying the developments as a threat to regional stability. More than a dozen North Korean state media attacks since early July have focused on Japan's defence buildup, including its acquisition of long range …
(2026-08-14). Saturday 8/15: – yes, Tesla – NO. indybay.org Lake Cunningham Park, parking lot D | 2305 S. White Road | San Jose 95148…
(2026-08-14). Over 2,000 fabric suppliers gather at Zhejiang home textiles expo. ecns.cn More than 2,000 fabric suppliers joined the 2026 Global Home Textile Eco-Fashion Exhibition & Shaoxing Keqiao China Textile City Curtain Fabric Exhibition, which opened Wednesday in Keqiao, Zhejiang Province.
(2026-08-14). "You keep using that word…" wattsupwiththat.com Judges are being "educated" in advance on the plaintiffs' case. The obviousness of this becomes clearer still if one considers the counterfactual: Big Oil, conservative foundations, the NRA, a right-to-life organization, or others presenting their preferred positions to judges.
(2026-08-14). Tax drive heats up against non-custom-paid vehicles. tribune.com.pk 
Activities related to non-custom paid vehicles have intensified across Malakand Division in the wake of the recent imposition of taxes, with registration drives and record-compilation efforts accelerating in several districts. | Vehicle owners are being instructed to complete the registration of their non-custom paid vehicles by 30 September, while reports of possible action against those who miss the deadline continue to circulate. | Despite the growing urgency on the ground, no clear and formal government notification or detailed official announcement has yet been issued. Authorities have not publicly outlin…
(2026-08-14). Wednesday 8/19: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-08-14). Return of the Gestapo: Germany tears down barrier between police and secret services imposed after Hitler. wsws.org The considerable legal package approved by the German cabinet on Wednesday massively expands the powers of the domestic and foreign intelligence agencies — and erases the line between them and the police established after the defeat of the Nazis.
(2026-08-14). China clears over 60 million metric tons of solid waste in campaign against illegal dumping. ecns.cn China has cleared and disposed of more than 60 million metric tons of solid waste since June 2025 under a nationwide campaign against illegal dumping and disposal, Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment Li Gao said Thursday at a press conference in Beijing.
(2026-08-14). 'This was my World Cup' says Somali ref after UEFA Super Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Somali referee Omar Artan described taking charge of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg as his "World Cup". | The 34-year-old was denied the chance to referee at the World Cup itself after being refused entry to the United States. | He was turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport, despite being part of the panel of referees selected by FIFA for the tournament. | In a post on X on Thursday, UEFA shared a photo showing a match ball from Wednesday's match on which Artan had written: "This was my World Cup". | UEFA added the caption: "A special Super Cup…
(2026-08-14). Turkey set to sign charter for Saudi-led Red Sea coalition on Friday. al-monitor.com Ankara pledged support for the proposed multinational alliance last month, but Friday's expected signing will mark its formal entry into the Saudi-led grouping.
(2026-08-14). Bodycam captures lightning striking metres from US police officers. aljazeera.com Bodycam video captured the moment lightning struck just metres from South Dakota Highway Patrol officers.
(2026-08-14). Escalating strikes between Ukraine, Russia threaten global food supplies. wsws.org The escalating war between NATO-backed Ukraine and Russia increasingly targets economic infrastructure in the Black Sea region, a critical area for global food supplies.
(2026-08-14). EThekwini makes strides in employment. sanews.gov.za EThekwini makes strides in employment | The eThekwini Municipality has made significant strides in easing unemployment. | The Municipality recorded the lowest official unemployment rate as compared to other metropolitan municipalities in South Africa, according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the second quarter of 2026, released by Statistics South Africa. | The survey places eThekwini's unemployment rate at 21.2% for April to June 2026, lower than Cape Town at 21.9% and well below the national average of 33.6%. | EThekwini Mayor, Councillor Cyril Xaba, said the results reflect sustained work to…
(2026-08-14). Over 2,000 robots from 16 countries to compete at World Humanoid Robot Games. ecns.cn More than 2,000 humanoid robots from 16 countries will compete at the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing from Aug. 22 to 26, a sports official said Thursday.
(2026-08-14). Saturday 8/15: Footprint America: a walking tour about social movements. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-14). Brazil begins exploring retaliatory options to new US tariffs. aljazeera.com Brazil has not yet decided whether it will proceed with retaliatory measures, but commits to defending its position.
(2026-08-14). Sunday 10/4: Threads of Heritage: An Arab Fashion Legacy (AACC Event). indybay.org Casablanca Banquet Hall | 1682 Monterey Road | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-08-14). Lobbying firms in the pocket of big business. indybay.org The lobbying firms and lobbyists in the pocket of big business may be raking in the BIG MONEY to meddle in our elections, and to influence legislation, regulations, or policies made by government officials.
(2026-08-14). 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.
(2026-08-14). What would BRICS Bank membership mean for reeling economy? al-monitor.com Iran's Central Bank governor said the country will soon join the New Development Bank as he traveled to India this week for a meeting of the group's finance leaders.
(2026-08-14). 5 Best DePIN Projects Worth Watching. moguldom.com Building infrastructure is expensive; there's no denying that. A wireless network needs towers, a cloud storage service needs a data center, and a mapping company needs cars driving every road repeatedly. None of this is cheap or easy. This is why DePIN — decentralized physical infrastructure networks — exist. They allow the cost to be …
(2026-08-14). Thursday 8/20: Stop Flock! Safety Over Surveillance. indybay.org King Plaza | 250 Hamilton Ave (in front of City Hall) | Palo Alto 94301…
(2026-08-14). Opposition mounts worldwide against 15-year sentence for Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Letters of protest and petition signatures from more than 30 countries are demanding the release of the 27-year-old socialist sentenced to 15 years in prison for his antiwar writings.
(2026-08-14). China spends 243.6 billion yuan on civil affairs in H1. ecns.cn China spent 243.6 billion yuan ($36.1 billion) on civil affairs programs in the first half of 2026, up 5.2% year on year, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said Wednesday.
(2026-08-14). Thursday 8/13: The Clift Hotel's Legendary Redwood Room Expands Live Jazz Programming Through September. indybay.org 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-08-14). Pakistan marks 79th Independence Day as leaders call for national unity, economic progress. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan celebrated its 79th Independence Day with national zeal and fervour on Friday, as President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu paid tribute to the sacrifices of the country's founders, martyrs and veterans, while calling for national unity, peace, economic progress and a stronger, more prosperous Pakistan. | The day began with a 31-gun salute in the Federal Capital and 21-gun salutes at provincial headqu…
(2026-08-14). Al Jazeera speaks to Count Binface as Farage claims Clacton victory. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Jonah Hull spoke to candidate for MP, Count Binface, as votes were counted in Clacton.
(2026-08-14). Saturday 8/15: San José…Defend Democracy. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José 95117…
(2026-08-14). Could Trump actually run for a third term as president? aljazeera.com Donald Trump says the law stopping him from seeking a third presidential term is 'very strong'.
(2026-08-14). Two cops shot dead in Badami Bagh. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-14). Wednesday 9/23: San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education Candidate Forum. indybay.org San Francisco Public Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-08-14). Saturday 8/29: Lunch & Learn Series – Global Sumud Flotilla with Greta Berlin and Dr. Mohammad Subeh. indybay.org SEIU Local 521 | 2302 Zanker Road | San Jose, CA 95131…
(2026-08-14). Cabrillo College Desperately Try to get Lawsuits Against them Dismissed on Technicalities. indybay.org Cabrillo College Desperately Trying to get Lawsuits Against them Dismissed on Technicalities including claims of Government Immunity, Despite Malice, Lack of Probable Cause, and Abuse of Discretion; Hearing Delayed Again…
(2026-08-14). I-Day preparations in full swing across AJK. tribune.com.pk 
Preparations for Independence Day are in full swing across Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), with buildings, roads, markets and public places being decorated with national flags, banners and colourful lights. | As part of the celebrations, Pakistani flags, along with the national flags of Turkey and Saudi Arabia, have been jointly hoisted at various iconic locations across AJK, reflecting the region's close ties and solidarity with the two brotherly countries. | Special lighting arrangements have also been made at prominent buildings, banks, court buildings and other public places, while patriotic banners and flag…
(2026-08-14). Israel's Katz hails settlers for 'holding onto' Palestinian land. aljazeera.com Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz praised radical Hilltop Youth settlers for 'holding onto' Palestinian land.
(2026-08-14). Deputy Commissioners appointed for Competition Commission. sanews.gov.za Deputy Commissioners appointed for Competition Commission | The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has appointed two Deputy Commissioners to the Competition Commission with effect from 1 September 2026. ⚪ The Deputy Commissioners are Busikhosibakhe David Majenge and Tamara Leigh Mokoka. ⚪ "The appointments strengthen the Commission's executive leadership as it continues to advance its mandate of promoting and maintaining competition in the South African economy, protecting consumers, and supporting inclusive economic growth," the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) said on…
(2026-08-14). Climate crisis: Western Europe experiences its hottest summer on record. wsws.org The summer of 2026 has proven to be the hottest on record in Western Europe. According to measurements by the European Union's (EU) Copernicus Climate Change Service, June and July were the hottest since temperature records began.
(2026-08-14). After 72,000 crossed, EU turns to big tech to police Ceuta migration posts ahead of new surge rumours. hindustantimes.com The European Commission says it is increasing cooperation with Spain, Europol, Meta, TikTok and fact-checkers amid warnings of another possible migrant surge in Ceuta on August 15. EU officials say social media platforms are working to identify and remove misleading content linked to smuggling, violence and dangerous journeys. The developments follow a major influx from Morocco into Spain's North African enclave and controversy surrounding reports about a Spanish Supreme Court ruling on migrant returns. Officials say Frontex and the EU Asylum Agency are prepared to provide additional support as authorities monito…
(2026-08-14). Corewell Health nurses in Michigan denounce sellout Teamsters deal. wsws.org The contract is the result of a strategy by the Teamsters bureaucracy, not of fighting for what workers need, but of expanding its dues base while establishing the same corrupt relations with management that it has at other employers.
(2026-08-14). 400,000DWT ore carrier berths at Zhanjiang Port. ecns.cn A 400,000DWT Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) flying the Marshall Islands flag berthed at Zhanjiang Port in Guangdong on Wednesday, carrying iron ore under maritime escort.
(2026-08-14). Sunday 8/23: Dump Big Tech March. indybay.org Start: Leavesley Road and Arroyo Circle | End: 7240 Holsclaw Road…
(2026-08-14). Wednesday 9/2: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 8 Candidate Forum. indybay.org Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA 94114…
(2026-08-14). President Ramaphosa to chair Global Leaders Network meeting. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to chair Global Leaders Network meeting | President Cyril Ramaphosa will chair a high-level meeting of the Global Leaders Network (GLN), convened on the margins of the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) kicking off in eThekwini, this weekend. ⚪ Saturday's meeting will focus on high-level commitments to secure the health and well-being of mothers and future generations. ⚪ The meeting brings together GLN Heads of State and Government, with participation open to SADC Member States and accredited observers. ⚪ "The meeting w…
(2026-08-14). Wang Xiji, pioneer of China's space program, dies at 105. ecns.cn Wang Xiji, one of the pioneers of China's space program, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and recipient of the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" Meritorious Service Medal, died in Beijing on Wednesday at the age of 105 after an illness.
(2026-08-14). Sunday 8/16: Stand with the Students of India. indybay.org In front of Chase Bank | 39395 Paseo Padre Pkwy | Corner of Paseo Padre Parkway & Walnut Street | Fremont, CA 94538…
(2026-08-14). Nicaragua national pavilion opens in central China. ecns.cn The Nicaragua national pavilion was inaugurated on Wednesday in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, becoming the first specialty exhibition venue in China authorized by the Nicaraguan Embassy in China to showcase the country's products and culture.
(2026-08-14). Zhang Shuai, Siniakova win WTA 1000 Toronto doubles title. ecns.cn China's Zhang Shuai and Czech partner Katerina Siniakova won the women's doubles title at the WTA 1000 event in Toronto on Thursday, defeating Sara Errani of Italy and Nicole Melichar-Martinez of the United States 6-3, 6-4 in the final.
(2026-08-14). Mali says 82 soldiers captured by armed groups have been freed. aljazeera.com Malian army says the soldiers were held prisoner by Tuareg and al-Qaeda-linked armed groups in the northern region.
(2026-08-14). Blaze forces families to abandon Turkish tour boat. al-monitor.com More than 100 people had to abandon ship after a fire engulfed a children's entertainment tour boat off southwestern Turkey on Thursday, officials said. | Families were on board for the outing near the coastal resort of Fethiye, which is particularly popular with British tourists.
(2026-08-14). Saturday 8/22: San Jose Mutual Aid Bloc Party. indybay.org Hammer Theater Plaza…
(2026-08-14). Yunnan, Bali expand cooperation with new eco-agrotourism project. ecns.cn The third phase of an eco-agrotourism project under the "Yunnan Hand in Hand" initiative was launched in Bali, Indonesia, on Wednesday, following the signing of a new cooperation agreement between Yunnan and Bali.
(2026-08-14). Saturday 8/15: Jane Jacobs meets the Wild West: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-14). Water supply for three US states drips down, Lake Mead at record low. aljazeera.com The largest reservoir in the United States, located on the border of Arizona and Nevada, just hit a record low.
(2026-08-14). China's first domestically built large cruise ship launches GBA international route. ecns.cn Adora Magic City, China's first domestically built large cruise ship, set sail from Shekou Cruise Homeport in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on Thursday, bound for Vietnam.
(2026-08-14). Father, two relatives held over alleged murder of newlywed. tribune.com.pk 
Police claimed to have arrested the father and two relatives of a 25-year-old woman who allegedly killed her after she married a man of her choice. The family attempted to portray the death as an electrocution incident. | The incident occurred in Mehr Shah within the jurisdiction of Sadar Khanewal Police Station. According to police, the woman, identified as Iqra, had married a young man named Sohail three days before her death against her family's wishes. | Police said Iqra's father, angered by the marriage, allegedly brought her back from her in-laws' home on the pretext of formally sending her off from his…
(2026-08-14). Salvage work begins on tanker leaking oil off Oman, risk firm says. aljazeera.com Environmental NGO Greenpeace warns that spill has rapidly expanded to 1,300 square kilometres, threatening ecosystems.
(2026-08-14). SC fixes petitions on access to Imran. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has fixed five petitions concerning access to former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan for hearing on August 18. | A three-judge bench, headed by Justice Shahid Waheed and comprising Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, will hear the matters. | Earlier, this matter was being heard by a bench led by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar. | Last month, the bench had sought details of all meetings that Imran and his wife, Bushra Bibi, had held in prison with party leaders, family members and lawyers. | The bench has now been reconstituted as Justice Mazhar is not available at t…
(2026-08-14). Fear and attacks grip Taybeh, the last all-Christian town in the West Bank. aljazeera.com Historic Taybeh, a Palestinian Christian town in the occupied West Bank, targeted by settlers in coordinated attacks.
(2026-08-14). Roads, parks illuminated for Independence Day in Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
Development authorities and horticulture agencies have carried out extensive beautification across Lahore and other districts for Independence Day celebrations. | Roads, green belts and public spaces have been decorated in a green-and-white theme along with parks and landscaped areas. | Government buildings were also illuminated with decorative lights, adding to the festive atmosphere on the eve of Independence Day. | In Lahore, flags, buntings and green-and-white decoration material remained in demand in commercial as well as residential areas for several days. | Markets and neighbourhoods were decorated with…
(2026-08-14). US to impose measures on Iran 'like the world has never seen before': Treasury secretary. tribune.com.pk 
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that the United States is going to apply measures that have "never been seen" on Iran. | "Watch this ‚Å space for more announcements coming next week because we are going to apply measures like have never been seen in the history of economic isolation on a country," Bessent said in an ‚Å interview on on Newsmax's "Rob Schmitt Tonight" programme. | Bessent said the measures would…
(2026-08-14). China's zero-tariff policy for 53 African nations yields $106.6 million in tariff savings at Guangzhou Customs. ecns.cn China's zero-tariff policy for all 53 African countries with diplomatic ties has yielded over 730 million yuan (about $106.6 million) in import savings at Guangzhou Customs in the first three months since its implementation, according to customs data released on Wednesday.
(2026-08-14). K-P to plant 1.4m saplings on Independence Day. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information and Public Relations Minister Shafi Jan, in his message on Pakistan's Independence Day, described August 14 as a historic and glorious day in the country's history, saying Pakistan was achieved through the tireless struggle and immense sacrifices of the nation's forefathers under the visionary leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. | He said the nation paid tribute on Independence Day to the great leaders of the Pakistan Movement and the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country. Remembering their sacrifices, he said, the nation must renew its resolve to make Pa…
(2026-08-14). Company offers worse contract after SEIU shuts down strike of 950 Pennsylvania healthcare workers. wsws.org Despite workers voting nearly 99 percent to strike, the SEIU moved to control and shut down the walkout. The company returned with a worse offer, and workers remain without a contract…
(2026-08-14). Pakistan start preparation for Russia hockey event. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan players will assemble in Islamabad on Saturday (tomorrow) to kick-start their preparation for the four-nation invitational hockey tournament to be held in Kazan, Russia, from August 27 to September 1. | The camp will be held at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium at the Pakistan Sports Complex, with selected players instructed to report by 5 p.m. on August 15. | The tournament will be held in Kazan from Aug. 27 to Sept. 1, with Pakistan preparing to face international opposition as part of their build-up to future commitments. | The PHF said the squad was selected on the recommendations of its Professiona…
(2026-08-14). The Red Sea: Emerging Complexities and Untapped Opportunities. moderndiplomacy.eu Amid geopolitical changes, Red Sea security has attained new developments, creating heightened maritime tensions, while the Gulf States race to control the region. By a simple geographical definition, the Red Sea is a sea inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia. With a huge surface area, the entire Red Sea, formed by …
(2026-08-14). 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.
(2026-08-14). World's first corporate FTZ offshore bond issued in Shanghai. ecns.cn China Central Depository & Clearing Co., Ltd. (CCDC) supported Shanghai Electric Group Global Investment Ltd., a wholly owned overseas subsidiary of Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd., in issuing 1.5 billion yuan (about $209 million) in pilot free trade zone (FTZ) offshore bonds on Wednesday.
(2026-08-14). Coastal Commission Votes Against Southern California Offshore Fracking. indybay.org Oil Company Proposing to Frack at Platform Off Ventura County…
(2026-08-14). Israel reopens once-closed West Bank settlement. al-monitor.com Israel officially reopened the West Bank settlement of Ganim on Thursday, more than 20 years after it withdrew from the community, in a move emblematic of the current government's policy of rapid settlement expansion. | The smell of freshly-poured asphalt hung in the air above Ganim's new and only street, where future residents and their families ⚪ who had come to help with the move ⚪ smiled at the sight of their pre-fabricated homes.
(2026-08-14). Sunday 9/13: Giacomo Puccini's Opera: The Girl of the Golden West. indybay.org Colligan Theater at the Tannery Arts Center | 1010 River Street (at Encinal St.) | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-08-14). Australia: Teachers on the front line of the NDIS cuts. wsws.org Alongside people with disabilities and their families, the Labor government's gutting of the National Disability Insurance Scheme will have a devastating impact on teachers and education support staff in Australia's already crisis-ridden public schools.
(2026-08-14). Mainstream Media Shock as Coral on the Great Barrier Reef Records Five Years of Record Growth. wattsupwiththat.com Writing in the Australian last year, Peter Ridd noted that the Reef was still doing fine despite suffering six allegedly cataclysmic coral bleaching events in the last decade. "There should be no coral at all if those reports were true", he added.
(2026-08-14). Concern grows over conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln. tribune.com.pk 
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that reports about poor conditions aboard aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East were "completely misrepresented." | Two military-focused outlets, Navy Times and Stars and Stripes, reported suicide attempts and declining morale on the 5,000-person ship, which has been at sea since November 2025. | The carrier has been in the Middle East since January, supporting the US war with Iran. | "We make sure every ship, every crew, every captain has everything we can provide them at every single moment. Some deployments are longer than others, and…
(2026-08-14). Guangdong issues 2.5 bln yuan offshore RMB bonds in Macao. ecns.cn The People's Government of Guangdong Province successfully issued 2.5 billion yuan ($350 million) of offshore RMB-denominated local government bonds in Macao, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao.
(2026-08-14). 73-year-old Chinese engineer books ticket for suborbital space flight. ecns.cn Huang Xiaochi, a 73-year-old technology expert from Foshan in south China's Guangdong Province, booked ticket No. 022 for a suborbital space tourism flight in Foshan on Saturday.
(2026-08-14). Drought in Puerto Rico: mass suffering as Trump weaponizes the island against Latin America. wsws.org In Puerto Rico, roughly half a million people have been cut off from running water for 48 hours at a stretch, going three and four days a week without service.
(2026-08-14). Germany: The privatisation of Berlin's local rail system and the role of the Left Party. wsws.org As always with the Left Party: it talks left but in practice acts right! | The new contract for Berlin's S-Bahn is being portrayed in political circles and the media as a major step forward. Quite the opposite is the case.
(2026-08-14). Marcos Says He Will Endorse 2028 Philippine Presidential Candidate. moderndiplomacy.eu Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Friday that he plans to endorse a candidate for the country's 2028 presidential election, but said he has not yet decided who will receive his backing. Marcos is constitutionally limited to a single six year term, making the question of his preferred successor increasingly important as potential candidates …
(2026-08-14). Unitree IPO draws strong investor interest with record-low winning rate. ecns.cn Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics has attracted strong market attention after its IPO subscription results showed the lowest winning rate in the history of Shanghai's STAR Market.
(2026-08-14). PPP demands judicial probe into women's death. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders on Thursday demanded that the Lahore High Court form a judicial commission to probe the death of two women from Pakpattan who were allegedly buried in police custody. | Addressing a news conference, they lashed out at rising incidents of crimes against women in Punjab, deteriorating state of the police system and civic problems in the provincial capital. | Lahore PPP leader Ahmed Ghuman said the city ranked first in crimes against women. | He asked whether merely suspending police personnel was sufficient punishment for crimes committed in the Ghaziabad and Township police…
(2026-08-14). The popularity of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. wsws.org Estimates vary, but it appears well over 100 million people worldwide have already seen it in movie theaters.
(2026-08-14). Saturday 8/22: Squirrely Squillionaire Squavenger Hunt. indybay.org Starts at: | Valor Partners | 260 Homer Ave | Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-08-14). From central to distributed business districts. onlineopinion.com.au A look at global office vacancy rates suggests the impacts of WFH have been unevenly felt, while the impacts of Ai on central office demand are possibly yet to be felt.
(2026-08-14). Today In Dystopia: Flock Camera Tyranny And Sam Altman Surveillance. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Today in dystopia, the US government is monitoring the social media accounts of individuals who oppose the rapidly spreading installation of Flock surveillance cameras throughout the United States. | In an article titled " "Government surveillance centers are monitoring viral anti-Flock Instagram p…
(2026-08-14). UN, Palestinian ministry condemn Israeli settler siege of West Bank homes. aljazeera.com UN rights office and Palestine Foreign Ministry call days-long Israeli settler siege in Qusra 'criminal' and 'inhumane'.
(2026-08-14). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). A Planet Screaming at Us to Pay Attention. juancole.com
(2026-08-14). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). Afghanistan: Operational Facts and Figures — January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). South Sudan: Finding Loved Ones Again Through the Power of Digital Connectivity. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). Big Tech, AI and digital liberation. ecosocialism.org.au
(2026-08-14). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). Erdogan's party pours millions into new DC pied-a-terre. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-08-14). Europeans flock to Chinese EVs amid Heat Waves, Iran Crisis. juancole.com
(2026-08-14). Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). More than half of Pennsylvania waterways contain fecal bacteria during parts of the year, report says. whyy.org
(2026-08-14). Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). ICRC holds exhibition in Seoul to mark the 60th anniversary of Republic of Korea's accession to the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-14). Pinochet's Operation Colombo: A fascist crime and its cover-up. wsws.org Fifty-one years after the Pinochet dictatorship's most elaborate disinformation operation, the families of the 119 disappeared gathered in Santiago's Plaza de Armas to demand justice.
(2026-08-14). Olympic champion Su Yiming named UNCCD Sport4Land ambassador. ecns.cn Chinese Olympic snowboarding champion Su Yiming has been named the Sport4L and Champion for Resilience by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). Samoa opposition leader arrested over comments about PM. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific reporters Samoa's opposition leader, Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi has been arrested and charged with defamation towards Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt. Local media is reporting that the charges relate to allegations made by Tuilaepa during a media conference last week. During the conference he called the prime minister a liar and also alleged he…
(2026-08-13). Why Civilian Infrastructure? The Strategic Logic of the U.S. Targeting in the Iran War. moderndiplomacy.eu With the July 8, 2026, resumption of hostilities between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, what attracts attention more than the strikes themselves is the pattern of target selection. In conventional warfare, military assets are normally prioritized. U.S. Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth has even claimed that the U.S. "never target[s] civilian targets." …
(2026-08-13). Slavgorod District to celebrate Honey Feast of Savior on 13-14 August. eng.belta.by Every year, thousands of people from various corners of Belarus and | Russia gather here to join the grand celebration, which seamlessly | blends historical, cultural, and spiritual life.
(2026-08-13). Zero evidence New IRA intend to target migrants, countering online claims. thecanary.co 
In recent days, the right-wing press have been circulating a story claiming that "the New Irish Republican Army" (New IRA) intend to launch a "campaign of violence" against migrants. As some of you may have seen on social media, the Canary even let this story through our editorial process, with a video from journalist Ani.Says […] | By
(2026-08-13). Five football transfer disasters. thecanary.co 
In the modern transfer market, big names and record-breaking fees are no guarantee of success. In fact, as the price tag climbs, so too do the expectations and the pressure. Too often, a player unveiled as the next global superstar ends up becoming one of the most regrettable football transfer disasters. As the summer 2026 […] | By
(2026-08-13). Church owning historic Carlile House talks with Auckland Council about demolishing it. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Luka Forman of RNZ Leaders of a church that owns a historic abandoned building in central Auckland have been in talks with Auckland Council about the possibility of demolishing it. The once-grand, two-storey Carlile House in Auckland's Grey Lynn was built in 1886 and has had many uses over its long life — including…