(2026-08-06). Iran says close to Hormuz plan with Oman, but reopening depends on US. geo.tv Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026. — ReutersJoint Hormuz management plan enters final drafting stage.Iran says US actions still threaten Strait of Hormuz security.Iran says Hormuz reopening hinges on US blockade ending.Iran and Oman have…
(2026-08-06). US left out of Mojtaba's biggest move? Iran-Oman secret Hormuz deal on verge of finalising. hindustantimes.com Iran says a new agreement with Oman on arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz is close to completion, but officials warn it does not guarantee the waterway will fully reopen. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi revealed that progress has been made on transit routes, maritime traffic, and operational plans, while stating that the US is not directly involved in the talks. The development comes amid tensions between Tehran and Washington, with ongoing messages exchanged between both sides. This video explores the latest Iran-Oman negotiations, Hormuz developments, and the potential impact on global shipping and…
english.palinfo.com (2026-08-06). Dr. Abu Safiya suffers severe health decline after repeated assaults in jail
The Asra Media Office (AMO) has revealed that prisoner Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya is facing extremely difficult conditions at "Rakevet" prison following repeated assaults that left him with rib fractures and worsened his health.
(2026-08-06). Report Back: July 29-30: Simultaneous Rallies at Four U.S. Drone Bases! indybay.org Note: This was a prelude to our upcoming Fall Actions: Creech AFB, Nov. 1-7 & Holloman AFB, Oct. 28-30. We invite all those living near a military base in and outside the U.S. to collaborate and organize simultaneous base actions this fall: ABOLISH WAR & STOP DRONE KILLING! | July 30: Day of Action for Peace with Iran | Simultaneous Rallies at Four U.S. Drone Bases: | Call on U.S. military to "stand down" and "Refuse Illegal Orders." | Called for by ShutDownDroneWarfare.org & BanKillerDrones.org | REPORT BACK : We Did It! Photos tell it all….
(2026-08-06). Lebanon: Israel's Killing of Journalist an Apparent War Crime. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Amal Khalil, a veteran correspondent for the daily newspaper Al-Akhbar, in the southern Lebanese border village of Jebbayn in 2024 | © | The Israeli military's April 22, 2026 attacks in Lebanon that killed one journalist and severely injured another included apparently deliberate attacks on civilians which would make them war crimes.Israeli forces' continued killing of journalists shows a brazen willingness to commit atrocities without any fear of consequences.The Lebanese government should accede to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and submit a declaration acce…
(2026-08-06). Golden Gate 26 Face Retrial After Hung Jury. indybay.org The trial of 7 Bay Area Community Members for a 2024 anti-genocide protest has concluded after 7 long weeks. Jury deliberations resulted in a hung jury on the felony conspiracy change. Retrial Would Cost San Francisco Hundreds of Thousands More.
(2026-08-06). Jóvenes italianos reafirmaron apoyo a Cuba durante evento solidario. radiohc.cu Cientos de jóvenes italianos de diversas organizaciones reafirmaron, durante una asamblea en la sureña región italiana de Campania, su rechazo a la política genocida de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, informó este miércoles Marco Papacci, presidente de la Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba (Anaic). | En declaraciones a Prensa Latina, el activista solidario se refirió a ese encuentro en apoyo al pueblo de la isla, efectuado la víspera en el marco del denominado Revolution Camp, concentración juvenil que se desarrolla cada verano en la zona costera de la ciudad de Paestum. | El debate, en el que se analizó la d…
(2026-08-06). Cuba awards brigade for rescue efforts in Venezuela. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel awarded the "For Courage in Service" medal to members of the Search and Rescue Brigade that participated in relief efforts following the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24th. | According to the Presidency's website, the ceremony took place in the Portocarrero Hall of the Palace of the Revolution, where the rescuers who assisted the Venezuelan people after one of the country's worst tragedies were recognized. | Representing the brigade, Lieutenant Colonel Rubén Eduardo Pupo, head of the mission, recalled that upon arriving in Venezuela, they were still feeling the afters…
(2026-08-06). The Fidel who stands with the Cuban people. radiohc.cu August 5, 1994, is a historic day for Cubans, as it was for Fidel Castro Ruz, when he appeared wearing his morale vest amidst the unrest in Havana. | Cuba was living through difficult years following the collapse of the socialist bloc in Eastern Europe. Fuel and food shortages were taking their toll on the daily lives of Cubans, who were resisting the escalating economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States government and the growing subversive campaign that led to those events. | The historic leader of the Cuban Revolution immediately went to the scene to speak with the people and hel…
(2026-08-06). Thursday 8/6: Calling Party for Gaza! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp86…
On July 27, Abu Safiya endured the most violent crackdown since his detention, according to AMO. It described it as his "hardest" day in custody, as guards used batons, stun devices, tear gas, rubber bullets, and attack dogs against prisoners.
presstv.co.uk (2026-08-03). Hormuz talks limited to Oman, no negotiations underway with US: TehranIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says talks with Oman on ensuring safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are bilateral between the two littoral states, adding that Tehran is not currently engaged in negotiations with the United States.
english.palinfo.com (2026-08-03). How Israeli settler terrorism threatens the basics of Palestinian survivalIn less than 24 hours last week, four Palestinians were killed and several were injured across the occupied West Bank, as settler attacks spread to multiple villages, leaving homes, vehicles and other property damaged and burned.
aljazeera.com (2026-08-03). Israel kills 19 in Gaza as attacks escalate despite latest Trump planIsraeli forces have killed at least 19 Palestinians in Gaza, despite United States President Donald Trump announcing a plan he described as a "monumental step" towards peace and security in the shattered enclave.
presstv.co.uk (2026-08-03). President Pezeshkian: Islamabad MoU will be the 'center of gravity' of Iran's future foreign relationsIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the historic Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the United States in June as the future "centre of gravity" of the Islamic Republic's foreign policy, stressing the need to compel the enemy to honor its commitments.
presstv.co.uk (2026-08-04). Yemeni forces strike vital target inside Saudi Najran Airport with droneThe Yemeni Armed Forces have struck a strategic installation inside Najran Regional Airport in southern Saudi Arabia, in response to the Riyadh regime's ongoing aggression and blockade against their homeland.
presstv.co.uk (2026-08-04). Iranian precision drones cripple US Patriot shield in Erbil, forcing a hasty American pulloutThe hasty and unplanned withdrawal of American occupation forces from Iraq's Kurdistan region has taken place amid a series of Iranian retaliatory strikes that have reshaped the security environment and military calculations in Iraq and across the region.
iranpress.com (2026-08-04). Iran Links Future of Hormuz to Sovereignty and End of U.S. HostilitiesForeign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said an agreement with Oman on a safe shipping route was a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for reopening the strategic waterway. He stressed that the Strait's current disruption was not the result of differences between Iran and Oman, but followed U.S.-Israeli military aggression against Iran.
presstv.co.uk (2026-08-05). US finds a new way to 'undercount' casualties from Iranian retaliation: ReportThe US Department of War has introduced a new system for "counting" American military casualties from Iran's retaliation, separating the troops killed or wounded since July 7 from those recorded during the earlier months, a report shows.
(2026-08-06). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). World Tennis Masters MT400 kicks off in Hohhot. ecns.cn The 2026 World Tennis Masters MT400 opened Wednesday in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, drawing nearly 1,000 tennis enthusiasts from Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas.
(2026-08-06). Brazil Vs Argentina: Lula slams door on ambassadors as Milei cries 'unilateral' downgrade. hindustantimes.com Brazil and Argentina face a new diplomatic crisis as tensions rise between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Argentina's Javier Milei administration. Lula announced he will stop receiving foreign ambassadors before Brazil's 2026 presidential election to avoid accusations of electoral interference. Argentina criticized Brazil's decision to downgrade diplomatic relations and withdraw ambassadors, calling it unilateral. The dispute highlights growing political divisions, election concerns, and strained ties between South America's two largest economies. Watch the latest updates on Brazil-Argentina relations, L…
(2026-08-06). How China could storm Taiwan in minutes: New 1-minute PLA video feels uncomfortably real. hindustantimes.com China has released new footage showcasing large-scale amphibious assault drills, with the PLA demonstrating coordinated beach landing and island-seizure operations amid rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait. The video comes as both Beijing and Taipei ramp up military preparedness, fueling concerns over stability in the Indo-Pacific.
(2026-08-06). United in HeartÔΩúHow did the century-old Mongolian and Tibetan school become the birthplace of multiple 'firsts'. ecns.cn A century of heritage and dedication continues to thrive. Today, the former site of the Mongolian and Tibetan School has become the country's first Experience Hall for the Community for Chinese Nation, where more stories of ethnic unity continue to unfold.
(2026-08-06). Comicomment: History must not be overturned. ecns.cn It is reported that the city of Nagasaki plans to complete updates to exhibition panels at the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum during fiscal year 2026, including replacing the term "Nanjing Massacre" with "Nanjing Incident" on a display panel.
(2026-08-06). China shares cervical cancer prevention expertise with developing countries. ecns.cn A training program on cervical cancer prevention and control for developing countries was held in Shanghai on Wednesday, bringing together more than 30 healthcare professionals from Asia, Africa and Latin America.
(2026-08-06). Chinese students take over kitchen during summer holiday. ecns.cn Across China this summer, primary and secondary school students have taken over the kitchen, preparing meals for their parents after work in a heartwarming family routine.
(2026-08-06). China In Photos: Chinese archaeologists uncover 2,300-year-old grain wine, decoding its formula and brewing method. ecns.cn Chinese archaeologists have uncovered 2,300-year-old grain wine residues from a cemetery of people from Qin State during the Warring States Period (475BC-221BC) — roughly the time of Aristotle — in Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, revealing the ancient wine's ingredients and brewing methods through multidisciplinary analysis. | The archaeologists recovered 3,740 milliliters of ancient liquid remains from a Qin-style bronze garlic-head-shaped pot. The bronze vessel's double-layer sealing method, textiles inside and muddy outside, preserved the over 2,000-year-old wine with minimal evapo…
(2026-08-06). Chinese medical team provides free health services in Guyana. ecns.cn The 21st Chinese medical team sent to Guyana recently offered free consultations to more than 100 Chinese employees working on Belt and Road projects.
(2026-08-06). China imposes countermeasures on six U.S. entities. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Wednesday a decision to take countermeasures against six U.S. entities, effective immediately.
(2026-08-06). China's northernmost high-speed railway begins trial operations. ecns.cn Trial operations for the Harbin-Yichun high-speed railway began on Thursday when a train departed Harbin Station in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province at 7: 40 a.m. and arrived at Yichun West Station 2 hours and 2 minutes later.
(2026-08-06). Trump helicopter under investigation after reported near miss with passenger jet. geo.tv Marine One, with US President Donald Trump on board, and the support US Marines' helicopter depart Camp David in Maryland, on July 31, 2026, following a Cabinet meeting. — AFPUS authorities investigating reported near miss involving Marine One.NYT report says incident occurred…
(2026-08-06). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-08-06). Wednesday 8/5: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-08-06). Sunday 8/9: "White Light, Black Rain" : Hiroshima & Nagasaki Atomic Bombing w/ Filmmaker Steven Okazaki. indybay.org Konko Church of San Francisco | 1909 Bush St. in SF Japantown | RSVP: nichibeifoundation.org/educational-progr……
(2026-08-06). Sunday 8/9: Resist & Defend Sundays. indybay.org Corner of Civic Center Drive and North San Pedro Drive (entrance to Civic Center), San Rafael…
(2026-08-06). Monday 8/10: Community Potluck addressing nuclear arms, featuring the Ellsbergs, on video and live. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists | 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 | Wheelchair access around the corner on Bonita Street…
(2026-08-06). Wednesday 8/12: Bay Area Candidate Forum: Focus on Issues for Seniors & Disabled Persons. indybay.org Hybrid (via Zoom) where ever you want; or at either of two in-person viewing locations: 1) in Oakland at the Teamsters Local 2010 Hall (7730 Pardee Lane, Suite 2010, Oakland, CA 94621); or 2) at the San Jose, SEIU Local 521 Hall (: 2302 Zanker Rd., San Jose, CA 95131). Register to get on the Zoom here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Gr-YyNI……
(2026-08-06). Thursday 8/6: Double-Time Sweeps by SCPD ⚪ Thursday AM Threatened. indybay.org Limekiln and Coral Streets, Santa Cruz, and the surrounding area, depending on police fancies.
(2026-08-06). World-wide prayer for peace. indybay.org Here is my birthday prayer for peace…
(2026-08-06). 5th Anniversary of the establishment of UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. indybay.org United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent addresses challenges of the scourges of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and all their contemporary forms and manifestations confronted by people of African descent and that impede the full and effective realization and enjoyment of all their human rights and fundamental freedoms.
(2026-08-06). Friday 8/7: What is Socialism? What Would A Future Revolutionary Society Look Like? indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-08-06). Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act – Nationwide Action Alert. indybay.org Our California Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail is helping build a Nationwide Alert to grow bipartisan support to award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Buffalo Soldier regiments, authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the United States Armed Forces, in recognition of their superior, dedicated, and vital service to the United States.
(2026-08-06). One person killed as Sri Lankan military and police suppress prison protest. wsws.org The violent operation against unarmed inmates at Mahara Prison follows the massacre of prisoners at Negombo Prison last month.
(2026-08-06). Manhattan UPS workers sleep in cafeteria, wander streets overnight under split-shift regime. wsws.org UPS has eliminated the Midnight shift at its Manhattan hub, forcing full-time workers onto split shifts with five to six unpaid hours between them—too short for many to travel home and sleep. Workers sleep in the cafeteria, wander the streets and, in some cases, remain cut off from their families, while Teamsters officials reject collective action against the restructuring.
(2026-08-06). Canton Fair signs cooperation agreements with global partners in Guangzhou. ecns.cn To date, the Canton Fair has established cooperation with 231 overseas institutions from 110 countries and regions.
(2026-08-06). Chinese Guzheng artist He Beibei wins Hollywood Independent Music Award. ecns.cn Chinese guzheng performer and composer He Beibei won the New Age/Ambient Music award at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards (HIMA) for her original composition Two Moons.
(2026-08-06). DeepSeek plans steep price hike for API services. ecns.cn Chinese AI company DeepSeek said in a notice to users Thursday that it plans a significant price increase for its application programming interface (API) services, but did not disclose the size of the increase or when it would take effect.
(2026-08-06). China launches first national security probe into imported printing and copying equipment. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) announced on Wednesday that it had launched a national security investigation into imported office equipment with printing and copying functions that uses foreign system software, marking the country's first national security investigation in the field of foreign trade.
(2026-08-06). Sunday 8/9: Thrift Mart @ Lakeside Park (Fundraiser). indybay.org Lakeside Park, Oakland CA 94610…
(2026-08-06). Over 60 countries, regions and international organizations to participate in 2026 CIFTIS. ecns.cn More than 60 countries, regions and international organizations have confirmed that they will host exhibitions or events at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), while nearly 300 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders are expected to attend, Zhao Qizhou, director of the Beijing International Trade in Services Affairs Center, said on Wednesday.
(2026-08-06). Sunday 8/9: "An Ordinary Insanity" : Doc on Anti-Nuclear War Activist Daniel Ellsberg -Film & Panel. indybay.org New Parkway Theater | 474 24th Street | Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-08-06). Shenzhen's 'one-kilometer' supply chain draws global buyers for AI hardware. ecns.cn Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei electronics market, known as "China's Hardware Silicon Valley," has received an average of nearly 8,000 foreign buyers a day so far this year, according to the Huaqiangbei Subdistrict Office.
(2026-08-06). DOJ lies against Olympian and Reflecting Pool victims backfires big time. indybay.org The convicted felon President Donald J. Trump's myrmidon, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
(2026-08-06). Putin takes revenge, unleashes Iskander fury as Ukraine faces another devastating night of war. hindustantimes.com Russia and Ukraine exchanged another wave of long-range strikes overnight, with Moscow launching missiles and drones across multiple Ukrainian regions while Kyiv continued drone attacks deep inside Russian territory. The latest escalation comes amid renewed diplomatic efforts to revive peace talks, even as fighting intensifies on the battlefield.
(2026-08-06). Australian military think tank strategises building "social licence" for war. wsws.org The ASPI defence conference was part of a campaign to prepare the ground for conscription in Australia—to solve the ruling class's "workforce" crisis by compelling a generation of workers and youth into war.
(2026-08-06). Italian airport staffer shares experience of speaking authentic Beijing dialect. ecns.cn An Air China staff member in Rome has gone viral among Chinese internet users for speaking fluent Mandarin with an authentic Beijing accent, prompting jokes that travelers must have landed in Beijing rather than Italy.
(2026-08-06). All the World Can See: "Now I am Become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds" indybay.org The Vast Majority Can Take Matters Into Their Own Hands…
(2026-08-06). Giant panda Jia Jia celebrates 14th birthday at Shanghai wildlife park. ecns.cn Born on Aug. 5, 2012, Jia Jia is known for her gentle and quiet temperament. Her enclosure was decorated with a "birthday cake", toys and flowers, attracting many panda fans to take photos.
(2026-08-06). China tightens export controls on dual-use drone items to U.S. ecns.cn China will implemented stricter export controls on dual-use drone-related items destined for the United States to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill its international non-proliferation obligations, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday.
(2026-08-06). Naked greed of the California Apartment Association (CAA). indybay.org The naked greed of the California Apartment Association and the greedy landlords is there for all to see!
(2026-08-06). Shenzhou-21 crew makes first public appearance after record 210-day mission. ecns.cn Shenzhou-21 astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang met the press at the China Astronaut Research and Training Center in Beijing Wednesday, their first public appearance since returning to Earth and completing post-flight quarantine and rehabilitation.
(2026-08-06). 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo – Firma Lodge No. 27 Vallejo, California. indybay.org Retired Buffalo Soldier's and community volunteers built Firma Lodge No. 27 in Vallejo the application is recommended as Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The period of significance, 1917—1974, reflects the era during which the lodge's role was most directly tied to the formation and stabilization of Vallejo's African American community.
(2026-08-06). 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.
(2026-08-06). Highest-altitude Yellow River hydropower station sets record. ecns.cn The Maerdang Hydropower Station posted a record-high monthly power generation, according to China Energy Investment Corporation Qinghai Branch on Wednesday.
(2026-08-06). Announcing a new counter-info site ⚪ Belly of the Beast. indybay.org read on for more info!
(2026-08-06). China-ASEAN Education Week 2026 wraps up in Guiyang, launches AI platform for traditional medicine. ecns.cn The 19th China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week (CAECW) concluded in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, on Saturday, marking a significant push toward regional integration through digital learning and vocational training.
(2026-08-06). Beijing designated as World Capital of Architecture 2029. ecns.cn UNESCO announced on Wednesday that Beijing has been designated as the UNESCO—UIA (International Union of Architects) World Capital of Architecture 2029.
(2026-08-06). China announces countermeasures against six U.S. entities. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday announced a decision to take countermeasures against six U.S. entities.
(2026-08-06). Pezeshkian says contact with Iran's supreme leader remains difficult. geo.tv Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a meeting in Ilam, Iran, June 12, 2025. — Reuters Pezeshkian says he has held productive meetings with Khamenei.Praises supreme leader's kindness and very sound logic.Accuses critics of portraying Khamenei…
(2026-08-06). China's gold investment demand rises as jewelry buying weakens. ecns.cn China's gold consumption edged up 1.23% year on year in the first half of 2026, as strong demand for investment products offset a sharp decline in jewelry purchases, according to the China Gold Association.
(2026-08-06). Hainan's offshore duty-free sales up 17.9% to $3 billion in first 7 months. ecns.cn Offshore duty-free sales in south China's Hainan Province totaled 21.6 billion yuan (about $3 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 17.9% year on year, according to data released by Haikou Customs on Wednesday.
(2026-08-06). Canada's Liberal government prevails on CUPE to short-circuit militant strike of 4,400 WestJet flight attendants. wsws.org Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu has boasted that the federal Liberal government played a leading role in bringing a quick end to the WestJet flight attendants' strike. It did so using scarcely veiled threats that the government would otherwise illegalize the strike and impose binding arbitration.
(2026-08-06). Across Borders and Prison Walls: Keeping Families Connected During the Libya—Chad Conflict. icrc.org Long before the crises that followed 2011, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had already built a long and sometimes difficult history of humanitarian engagement in Libya and across its borders.
(2026-08-06). Members of the activist group Committee for the First Amendment. indybay.org Reportedly, "Jane Fonda, center, speaks alongside, from left, singer Maggie Rogers, actor Sam Waterston, poet Rupi Kaur and actor Billy Porter during an "Artists United for our Freedoms" rally near the Kennedy Center, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington DC."
(2026-08-06). Ex-Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib's home attacked after joining Hasina media event. geo.tv Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 England against Bangladesh match, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, India, October 10, 2023. — ReutersAttackers hurl bricks and two petrol bombs at house.Upper-floor fire breaks out but no…
(2026-08-06). Hungary's Parliament Adds Safeguards to Asset Recovery Office. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Lawmakers vote in the chamber of the Hungarian National Assembly on legislation related to establishing the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office in Budapest, Hungary, July 28, 2026. | © 2026 Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2026-08-06). Thursday 9/10: "Obsolete" : The Alarming Implications of AI Industry – Book Talk w/ author Garrison Lovely. indybay.org Virtual…
(2026-08-06). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's approach to confidentiality. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). Applying the Lessons of Ireland to Iran. juancole.com
(2026-08-06). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). South Sudan: Finding Loved Ones Again Through the Power of Digital Connectivity. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). West Bank: Israel Delaying Palestinian Ambulances Risks Lives. juancole.com
(2026-08-06). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-08-06). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). ICRC working paper on six ICT-related threats faced by civilian populations. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). Healthcare A Human Right! CA Labor Statewide Conference For Single Payer. indybay.org
(2026-08-06). ICRC holds exhibition in Seoul to mark the 60th anniversary of Republic of Korea's accession to the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-08-06). Second ship sinks in Houthis vs Saudi 'war': MBS powerless against Yemeni rivals? | Red Sea, Hormuz. hindustantimes.com
(2026-08-06). Lula considera irresponsable revocación de visa a embajadora en EEUU. radiohc.cu El presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva este miércoles calificó de irresponsable la decisión de Estados Unidos de revocar el visado de la embajadora brasileña en Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti. | El primer mandatario afirmó que la medida representa un gesto inadecuado entre dos países con una relación diplomática de más de 200 años, en un contexto de creciente tensión bilateral entre Brasilia y Washington. | "Él (Donald Trump) retiró el visado de nuestra embajadora. Me pareció una actitud irresponsable, impensada para los dos países, que tienen una relación diplomática de 200 años", declaró Lula en una en…
(2026-08-06). Saturday 8/8: Sansaar Books – Grand Opening. indybay.org Located less than a block from El Cerrito Plaza BART at 6500 Fairmount Ave. in El Cerrito…
(2026-08-06). El Cid of the Left? Abdul El Sayed, Victor in Michigan Primary, Faces Racism over his Name. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Hafiz Rasheed at Vice President J.D. Vance said, "We don't want the next administration, whoever, you know, God forbid you're going to have President El-Sayed in three years." | The National Republican Senatorial Committee pledged to defeat him and referred to him by his full n…
(2026-08-05). Trump's top diplomat claims Hormuz talks progress: Is a deal expected soon or is US bluffing again. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States is engaged in discussions involving Oman and Iran to ensure the safe passage of warships through the Strait of Hormuz while broader talks on Iran's nuclear programme continue. Rubio said progress has been made, although no final agreement has been reached. His remarks come amid heightened tensions in the Gulf and follow statements from Iranian officials denying direct negotiations with the United States. The developments highlight ongoing diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions and safeguard international maritime security.
(2026-08-05). Sindicatos en Dakota del Norte rechazan hostilidad de EEUU vs Cuba. radiohc.cu La Federación Estadounidense del Trabajo y Congreso de Organizaciones Industriales (AFL-CIO) de Dakota del Norte aprobó una resolución que rechaza las medidas coercitivas unilaterales del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. | El gremio sindical al respaldar la Resolución 13, expresó su firme rechazo al cerco que impone Washington al país caribeño y exige la derogación inmediata de la Orden Ejecutiva 14380, firmada por el presidente Donald Trump el pasado 29 de enero en la cual declara una emergencia nacional respecto a Cuba que dio pie a un bloqueo petrolero. | La organización instó al Gobierno y al Congreso…
(2026-08-05). Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, say sources. geo.tv Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-08-05). Will the "puzzle pieces" ready for a regional war come together? unitedworldint.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±‡ß, Political Scientist It is now impossible to define the current state of the U.S.-Iran conflict as, in the classical sense, "a war between Iran and the U.S." The geography of the war has expanded from the Strait of Hormuz to Bab el-Mandeb, from the Red Sea to the Eastern Mediterranean following the …
(2026-08-05). Pentagon Depletes Long Range Missiles amid Continuing Strategic Defeats against Iran. wibailoutpeople.org While the war of resistance to imperialism further regionalizes the struggle against western hegemony intensifies By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireTuesday August 4, 2026Geostrategic Analysis Once again, the administration of United States President Donald Trump has declared a "pause" in their bombing campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Since February 28 when Washington and …
(2026-08-05). US and Iran edge towards Hormuz deal amid fresh maritime attacks. geo.tv This image depicts a woman waving the Iranian flag at Valiasr Square in Tehran on June 15, 2026. — AFPUS says Hormuz deal with Iran could be reached within hours.President Trump calls negotiations Iran's last chance.Iran denies holding talks as Qatar says mediation…
(2026-08-05). Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, and the Battle for US-Iran Secrets. thinktank.pk In modern geopolitics, information has become as valuable as oil. Every headline about US-Iran negotiations, sanctions, military deployments, or possible airstrikes can move global oil prices, defence stocks, airline shares, and financial markets within minutes. That reality has created a fierce competition—not only between Washington and Tehran—but also among America's leading financial news organizations and …
(2026-08-05). Will friendly governments allow a genocide against Cuba? radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * | It would be very difficult to summarize in a few lines the enormous amount of unpaid humanitarian aid, in the health sector alone, that Cuba has provided to more than one hundred nations around the world. | The practice of the Cuban Revolution since 1959 has been that, if a major natural disaster occurs anywhere in the world, the government and its people have been ready to provide urgent assistance without regard for the social regime or the system in place in the affected territory. | Examples abound: Medical brigades went to provide aid to the Chilean people when they suffered th…
(2026-08-05). Cubadebate 23rd Anniversary: With the Same Spirit and in the Same Trench. radiohc.cu Cubadebate was born 23 years ago in times as difficult as these. Imperial aggression and threats, along with an overwhelming and funded anti-Cuban media campaign, spurred our launch into online platforms. Back then, it was Bush and Condoleezza, the mainstream media, and the fervent supporters in Miami clamoring, "Iraq now, Cuba later." Now it's Trump and Marco Rubio, their blockade intensified to genocidal levels, the media aligned with the regime, the manipulated social networks, and the same Miami clique calling for military action against Cuba. | We were forged in this struggle against the propaganda and manip…
(2026-08-05). There Is Beauty Everywhere. Even In Dystopia. Even In Armageddon. thealtworld.com One point I will always adamantly insist on is that it's entirely possible to live a joyful and exuberant life in the midst of this abusive dystopia. | There's a pervasive, unexamined notion throughout revolutionary politics that there's some kind of nobility in being miserable. If it isn't seen as noble, it's at least seen as rational, because everything is so unjust and unhealthy. | There's a widespread assumption that your level of political awareness should have an inverse correlation to your level of personal happiness, because of all the tyranny, injustice, poverty, genocide and ecocide. That it would be se…
(2026-08-05). Italian youth reaffirm support for Cuba during solidarity event. radiohc.cu Hundreds of young Italians from various organizations reaffirmed their rejection of the United States' genocidal policy against Cuba during an assembly in the southern Italian region of Campania. | Marco Papacci, president of the National Association of Italy-Cuba Friendship (Anaic), spoke to Prensa Latina about the meeting in support of the Cuban people, held yesterday as part of the so-called Revolution Camp, a youth gathering that takes place every summer in the coastal area of the city of Paestum. | The debate, which analyzed the democracy that characterizes the Cuban…
(2026-08-05). Saturday 8/1: Build a Movement for the Prosecution of U.S. Leaders. indybay.org Register at bit.ly/TAGMassMeeting…
(2026-08-05). Saturday 8/1: "A Cartography of Genocide" : Free Virtual Screening of the Short Documentary Film. indybay.org
(2026-08-05). Trump's quick hits allow for AFRICOM comeback on continent. responsiblestatecraft.org Donald Trump's foreign policy features chaotic decision-making and bombastic rhetoric. But some of his half-baked ideas could have lasting consequences, creating escalation pathways that his successors may be unwilling to close. West Africa provides a crucial case study. Trump ordered strikes in Nigeria in
(2026-08-05). Friendship Medal awarded to Australian activist Donald Dutherland. radiohc.cu The Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) has awarded the Friendship Medal to Australian activist Donald Dutherland, promoter and organizer of solidarity aid to the island's medical system. | This recognition is granted by the President of the Republic of Cuba upon the recommendation of the ICAP President Fernando Gonzalez and was awarded to the activist for his valuable contribution to strengthening solidarity between the two nations. | In accepting this honor, the solidarity activist emphasized the importance for the Australian people of helping Cubans at a time when the maximum pressure policy…
(2026-08-05). Unions in North Dakota reject U.S. hostility against Cuba. radiohc.cu The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) of North Dakota approved a resolution rejecting the unilateral coercive measures of the United States government against Cuba. | In endorsing Resolution 13, the union expressed its firm rejection of the blockade imposed by Washington on the Caribbean nation and demands the immediate repeal of Executive Order 14380, signed by President Donald Trump on January 29, which declares a national emergency regarding Cuba and led to an oil embargo. | The organization urged the U.S. government and Congress to end the blockade preventing oil…
(2026-08-05). New regulations published for the reorganization of commerce. radiohc.cu The Official Gazette of the Republic of Cuba published new regulations from the Ministry of Domestic Trade (MINCIN) to implement the approved transformations in the sector, particularly the reorganization of wholesale trade, the creation of supply and neighborhood markets, and the updating of regulations for food establishments within the Family Support System.
(2026-08-05). Landless Workers Movement of Brazil delivers donation of medicines to Cuban hospital. radiohc.cu The Hermanos Ameijeiras Clinical Surgical Hospital received a donation of more than seven tons of medicines sent by the Landless Rural Workers Movement (MST) of Brazil. | The donation is part of the "Aid to Cuba" solidarity campaign launched by the Brazilian organization in 2025 to raise funds to send medicines to the island in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP). | Representing Brazil at the delivery were Gene Santos, national director of the movement; Marcelo Durao, MST representative in Cuba since 2018; and other members of the permanent brigade. | On the Cuban side were Dr. Fernando Truj…
(2026-08-05). Cuba and Grenada strengthen cooperation in education. radiohc.cu The governments of Cuba and Grenada have signed two memoranda of understanding in Grenada aimed at expanding cooperation in education. | The agreements cover special education and the "Yes, I Can" literacy project, the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs detailed on its website. | Ambassador Yadirys Echenique Paz signed the documents on behalf of Cuba, highlighting that these initiatives are part of the Caribbean island's commitment to solidarity and its dedication to human development in Grenada. | Representing the Grenadian government were the Permanent Secretaries of the Ministry of Education, Lorraine St. Louis…
(2026-08-05). Santo Domingo 2026: Cuba sufre rev?s ante Venezuela en el s?ftbol (m). radiohc.cu La selecci?n masculina de s?ftbol de Cuba cay? este martes 2-5 ante su similar de Venezuela, en la continuaci?n del torneo de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026. | Los dirigidos por Leonardo C?rdenas no lograron descifrar al conjunto sudamericano, segundo del ranking mundial, y ahora exhiben balance de 1-2, tras su victoria frente a Panam? y el rev?s por nocaut ante M?xico en la jornada inaugural. | Sin necesidad de conectar imparables, los venezolanos abrieron el marcador desde la misma primera entrada, al combinar dos bases por bolas con un roletazo al cuadro de Erwin D?az. | En el t…
(2026-08-05). Una gran ayuda del pueblo argentino para los cubanos. radiohc.cu 
La llegada de una ayuda a Cuba desde Argentina con material energético nos alegró a todos, cuando en el último mes se incrementaron las caídas del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional por la escasez de combustible y las paradas de varias plantas productoras por falta pieza de respuesto. | La carga ya está en el puerto del Mariel de La Habana y se distribuye en instituciones prioritarias de la economía y los servicios para beneficiar la continuidad de los procesos productivos y apoyar en los hospitales. | Alberto Mas, secretario del Club Argentino de Periodistas Amigos de Cuba y uno de los coordinadores del donativo…
(2026-08-05). Gaceta Oficial de Cuba publica normativas relacionadas con los vehÌculos. radiohc.cu La Gaceta Oficial Ordinaria n˙mero 65, de la Rep˙blica de Cuba, publica este martes un conjunto de resoluciones relacionadas con la transmisiÛn de la propiedad de los vehÌculos de motor, remolques y semirremolques, su importaciÛn y comercializaciÛn, normativas que responden a la actualizaciÛn de un trabajo que el Ministerio de Transporte (Mitrans) realiza desde hace un lustro. | En conferencia de prensa, Eduardo RodrÌguez D·vila, titular del sector, explicÛ: Esas polÌticas no surgen ahora, sino que son el resultado del trabajo de hace cinco aÒos, y en este cuerpo normativo, adem·s de las acciones derivadas del mon…
(2026-08-05). Santo Domingo 2026: Cuba sufre revÈs ante Venezuela en el sÛftbol (m). radiohc.cu La selecciÛn masculina de sÛftbol de Cuba cayÛ este martes 2-5 ante su similar de Venezuela, en la continuaciÛn del torneo de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026. | Los dirigidos por Leonardo C·rdenas no lograron descifrar al conjunto sudamericano, segundo del ranking mundial, y ahora exhiben balance de 1-2, tras su victoria frente a Panam· y el revÈs por nocaut ante MÈxico en la jornada inaugural. | Sin necesidad de conectar imparables, los venezolanos abrieron el marcador desde la misma primera entrada, al combinar dos bases por bolas con un roletazo al cuadro de Erwin DÌaz. | En el t…
(2026-08-05). Santo Domingo 2026: Cuba logra dos medallas de oro en canotaje. radiohc.cu Cuba conquistó este miércoles dos medallas de oro en la primera jornada del torneo de canotaje de los XXV Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026, en la canoa biplaza (C-2) a 500 metros femenino y masculino, con escenario hasta el día 7 en el Centro de remo y este deporte Presa Rincón. | Yarisleidis Cirilo Dubois y su hermana Diorgina subieron a lo más alto del podio con tiempos de 1: 58.24 minutos, escoltadas por las colombianas (1: 59.68) y las mexicanas (2: 08.75), respectivamente. | José Ramón Pelier y Tabiany Diéguez cruzaron primeros la meta con crono de 1: 41.61 minutos, delante de los venez…
(2026-08-05). Cuba en Cumbre Internacional de Transporte de Mosc˙ 2026. radiohc.cu Cuba asistiÛ a la V ediciÛn de la Cumbre Internacional de Transporte de Mosc˙ 2026, una cita que concluye este martes, y donde la naciÛn caribeÒa expuso las prioridades estratÈgicas pese a la compleja situaciÛn del sector. | El viceministro primero del Transporte de la isla, Luis Roses, comentÛ en exclusiva para Prensa Latina que los presentes conocieron cÛmo a pesar del bloqueo econÛmico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos, sumado al cerco energÈtico recrudecido en el presente aÒo, el paÌs avanza en estrategias y acciones hacia un sistema m·s eficiente, resiliente y sostenible. | DetallÛ que las…
(2026-08-05). En Cuba publican nuevas normas para el reordenamiento del comercio. radiohc.cu La Gaceta Oficial de la República de Cuba publicó nuevas disposiciones del Ministerio del Comercio Interior (Mincin) para implementar las transformaciones aprobadas en el sector. | En particular se refiere al reordenamiento del comercio mayorista, la creación de mercados de abasto y de barrio, así como la actualización de las regulaciones para los establecimientos gastronómicos del Sistema de Atención a la Familia (SAF). | En conferencia de prensa, Betsy Díaz Velázquez, titular del Mincin, explicó que las nuevas normas buscan perfeccionar la organización, el control y la calidad de los servicios. | Se encuentra e…
(2026-08-05). Frank Pa?s: Cuando Santiago de Cuba enmudeci?. radiohc.cu 
Cuando el 3 de diciembre de 2016, la periodista cubana Rosa Miriam Elizalde describ?a la llegada a Santiago de Cuba de las cenizas de Fidel, magistralmente repar? en la gente que, en calles, plazas, balcones llevaban los brazaletes rojo y negro del Movimiento 26 de Julio. Santiago es una l?grima, escrib?a porque el retorno eterno de Fidel recordaba estremecedoramente las jornadas rebeldes de esa ciudad. | Ese d?a, relat? Elizalde, los m?rtires de Santiago de Cuba aparecieron una y otra vez ante el lente de los periodistas. Bajo el sol inclemente de ese mediod?a, un anciano abrazaba una imagen de Frank Pa?s, aquel…
(2026-08-05). Acciones de campesinos cienfuegueros por el centenario de Fidel y Primer Congreso Campesino en Armas. radiohc.cu 
Alegría en rostros de campesinos de la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos, quienes realizan múltiples acciones por el 13 de agosto, día en que cumpliría cien años el líder histórico de la Revolución Cubana, Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz. | Las actividades continuarán hasta 21 de septiembre, para conmemorar el 68 Aniversario del Primer Congreso Campesino en Armas, que tuvo lugar en plena guerra contra la dictadura de Fulgencio Batista en Soledad de Mayarí Arriba, presidido por el entonces Jefe del Frente Guerrillero, Comandante Raúl Castro Ruz. | Realizan entregas de alimentos a centros de Salud Pública, donaci…
(2026-08-05). FalleciÛ Eliseo Altunaga, destacado novelista, guionista y profesor cubano. radiohc.cu Este martes se conociÛ la noticia del fallecimiento del novelista, guionista y profesor cubano Eliseo Altunaga (1941-2026), hecho que conmoviÛ a intelectuales y artistas que han referido anÈcdotas, aportes y obras de un entraÒable maestro y gloria de la cultura nacional. | Autor de novelas como Canto de gemidos (1988), A medianoche llegan los muertos (1998), En la prisiÛn de los sueÒos (2003), Las negras brujas no vuelan (2005) y L·grimas negras (2017); adem·s del libro de cuentos Todos mezclados, publicado en 1984. | Fue el guionista de la recordada serie Algo m·s que soÒar, y de los filmes La gran rebeliÛn y En…
(2026-08-05). La solidaridad no entiende de odios ni egoísmos. radiohc.cu 
Cuando en 2010 Haití lloró sobre sus escombros y más de la mitad del mundo no miró hacia su desgracia, Cuba estaba ahí; Alexis Cepeda Madrigal, licenciado en Enfermería y Máster en Urgencias Médicas y hoy trabajador del Hospital Provincial General Camilo Cienfuegos, de Sancti Spíritus, estaba ahí. | "La experiencia de Haití fue muy buena, el amor de los haitianos hacia nosotros, el respeto hacia la misión médica cubana era enorme". | Cuando en 2012 los pacientes de Cuaricuao, en Caracas Venezuela, necesitaron de la ayuda de la seño Ana Delia Ordoñez García, ella estuvo ahí. | "Tuve una paciente de 84 años que hab…
(2026-08-05). Frank PaÌs: Cuando Santiago de Cuba enmudeciÛ. radiohc.cu Cuando el 3 de diciembre de 2016, la periodista cubana Rosa Miriam Elizalde describÌa la llegada a Santiago de Cuba de las cenizas de Fidel, magistralmente reparÛ en la gente que, en calles, plazas, balcones llevaban los brazaletes rojo y negro del Movimiento 26 de Julio. Santiago es una l·grima, escribÌa porque el retorno eterno de Fidel recordaba estremecedoramente las jornadas rebeldes de esa ciudad. | Ese dÌa, relatÛ Elizalde, los m·rtires de Santiago de Cuba aparecieron una y otra vez ante el lente de los periodistas. Bajo el sol inclemente de ese mediodÌa, un anciano abrazaba una imagen de Frank PaÌs, aquel…
(2026-08-05). Cuba flexibiliza procesos de legalización y adquisición de vehículos. radiohc.cu Cuba agiliza la legalización de vehículos ensamblados y flexibiliza los procesos de importación, transmisión y venta de coches, en el marco de las transformaciones económicas y sociales que implementa hoy el país. | Según informó la víspera en conferencia de prensa el ministro de Transporte, Eduardo Rodríguez, la nación caribeña iniciará por tercera vez un nuevo proceso para la homologación y legalización de vehículos armados por partes. | Rodríguez precisó que esta medida responde a la existencia de numerosos medios construidos por iniciativa de sus propietarios, principalmente motocicletas y otros vehículos lig…
(2026-08-05). Falleci? Eliseo Altunaga, destacado novelista, guionista y profesor cubano. radiohc.cu Este martes se conoci? la noticia del fallecimiento del novelista, guionista y profesor cubano Eliseo Altunaga (1941-2026), hecho que conmovi? a intelectuales y artistas que han referido an?cdotas, aportes y obras de un entra?able maestro y gloria de la cultura nacional. | Autor de novelas como Canto de gemidos (1988), A medianoche llegan los muertos (1998), En la prisi?n de los sue?os (2003), Las negras brujas no vuelan (2005) y L?grimas negras (2017); adem?s del libro de cuentos Todos mezclados, publicado en 1984. | Fue el guionista de la recordada serie Algo m?s que so?ar, y de los filmes La gran rebeli?n y En…
(2026-08-05). Return of goods to markets in Gaza doesn't mean people can afford them. aljazeera.com Displaced Palestinians in Gaza struggle daily to afford food, with soaring prices and limited income opportunities.
(2026-08-05). Calling all heroes! Dark Horse workers rally to save senior editors. peoplesworld.org 
Milwaukie, Ore.—Since its formation in late May, members of Dark Horse Workers United (DHWU) have been hard at work. The positive feedback from comic book fans has been encouraging—in less than a week, they collected over 5,000 signatures on a petition for voluntary recognition, and for a moment, it seemed like Dark Horse leadership had …
(2026-08-05). India panel warns Meta over Modi video removal. geo.tv Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook's headquarters in Menlo Park, California. — Reuters/File
(2026-08-05). The Allure of Postcolonial Pathos. publicbooks.org "To what extent might the Booker—and venues like it in Europe and the US—be drawn for self-serving reasons to fiction like Kiran Desai's?"
(2026-08-05). Thursday 8/6: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-08-05). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-08-05). China's Growing Regional Ballistic Missile Arsenal: A Guide. twz.com 
China's ballistic missile arsenal has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two decades. Once centered on a relatively small force of nuclear missiles designed primarily for deterrence, which we discussed in
(2026-08-05). Javier Moreno ZacarÈs: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno ZacarÈs responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-08-05). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary People's Celebration in Milwaukee August 22, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-05). Cape Town Airport runway operations resume after aircraft incident. sanews.gov.za Cape Town Airport runway operations resume after aircraft incident | Runway operations have resumed at Cape Town International Airport following an aircraft incident that disrupted flights on Tuesday afternoon, although passengers may still face delays as airlines work to recover their schedules. | Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) said a Kenya Airways aircraft, flight KQ784, experienced a tyre failure while landing at about 3: 25pm on Tuesday, leaving the aircraft disabled on the airport's primary runway. | The company said the incident temporarily disrupted airport operations, with arriving flights diverted t…
(2026-08-05). Pakistan and Uganda athletes 'missing' after Commonwealth Games. aljazeera.com UK police looking into reports of 'missing' athletes who didn't return home after Commonwealth Games closing ceremony.
(2026-08-05). Mystery attack jolts Indian vessel near Yemen: 13 Indian crew members rescued as ship capsizes. hindustantimes.com An Indian cargo vessel reportedly sank near Yemen after coming under attack in the Red Sea, prompting a major rescue operation. All 14 crew members—including 13 Indian nationals—were rescued and brought safely ashore. The incident has renewed concerns over the security of commercial shipping as tensions continue to simmer in the Red Sea.
(2026-08-05). West African manatee calf turns one month old in Zhuhai. ecns.cn A male West African manatee calf named Bixin has turned one month old at Chimelong Spaceship, an indoor theme park in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, joining China's largest captive conservation population of the species.
(2026-08-05). Explosive Drone Found Next To Ukrainian An-124 In Germany Signals A New Threat Reality. twz.com 
It's unclear who was behind the incident, but a Ukrainian An-124 would be about as symbolic and strategic a target outside of the country as imaginable.
(2026-08-05). Storm the Heights of Culture: Public Art in the German Democratic Republic: The Twenty-Ninth Art Bulletin (July 2026). mronline.org 
Today, there is growing recognition of the German Democratic Republic's (DDR) building-integrated art and the type of society rooted in education, dignity, and imagination of the working class the DDR sought to build.
(2026-08-05). The student uprising against moral hollowness. mronline.org 
It is clearly not a political agitation; it clearly has no "leaders". The Bharatiya Janata Party is adept at dealing with "leaders", by dividing them, by defaming them, by corrupting them, by buying them up, and by threatening them with the Enforcement Directorate and the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act; had this agitation been led by "leaders" it would not have gone as far as it did.
(2026-08-05). Chinese Long March-8A rocket launches new internet satellites. ecns.cn China successfully sent a new batch of internet satellites into orbit on Tuesday from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
(2026-08-05). 234 skips in 30 seconds! Chinese boy breaks jump-rope world record. ecns.cn Chinese boy Huang Sixing claimed gold in the 9-11 age group 30-second single rope event at the 2026 Asian Jump Rope Championships with an incredible 234 skips in just 30 seconds, shattering the world record.
(2026-08-05). European wildfires continue, with record land burned and nuclear plants on verge of shutdown. wsws.org Europe entered August with severe wildfires burning in Greece, France, Spain and Turkey, hundreds more scattered fires underway in Romania, and a drought and fire crisis threatening nuclear power provision in Britain, Hungary and Romania.
(2026-08-05). Announcing a new counter-info site ⚪ Belly of the Beast. indybay.org read on for more info!
(2026-08-05). European Countries See Remarkable Decline in Tooth Decay in Absence of Water Fluoridation. indybay.org Tooth decay declined equally in fluoridated and non-fluoridated countries of the world.
(2026-08-05). Election results show mass movements can beat corporate cash and lobbyists. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—Primary election results Aug. 4 showed corporate donors—as well as pro-Israeli government lobbyists—that it's not going to be easy for them to buy voters anymore. In many areas across the nation, and not just in deep-blue districts and states, mass movements beat corporate cash and manipulation by Democratic Party leaders determined to maintain a status …
(2026-08-05). Friday 8/7: Artistic Free Speech Day in SF! indybay.org In Lafayette Park (between Gough, Sacramento, Laguna and Washington Streets) close to the Gough Street side of the park, in the "meadow gathering space" between Washington Street and the tennis courts.
(2026-08-05). Fresh guavas from South China make export debut in Singapore. ecns.cn The first-ever shipment of fresh guavas from Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, was exported to Singapore on Tuesday, marking a new addition to the city's fruit export portfolio. The consignment weighed 6.4 metric tons.
(2026-08-05). Egypt's Mohamed Salah looks set to swap Liverpool for Türkiye's Trabzonspor. aljazeera.com The Egyptian forward has been linked with a move to Türkiye since announcing he was leaving Liverpool.
(2026-08-05). North Korea Upping Ballistic Missile Supplies To Russia Would Be Bad News For Ukraine At The Worst Time. twz.com 
Kyiv's claim that North Korea is sending many more ballistic missiles to Russia comes as Ukraine is becoming defenseless to such attacks due to a lack of Patriot missiles.
(2026-08-05). No Love for ICE Air: Texas activists protest deportation flight operators. peoplesworld.org 
We all know the hassles of air travel. Joining the seemingly never-ending security line at the airport one recent morning, I noticed something new. Among the cluster of tiny signs showing details of random assortments of airport information, one stood out. A small, barely noticeable poster told passengers, presumably undocumented immigrants, to self-deport themselves for …
(2026-08-05). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-08-05). Japanese City Undermines its Program to Protect Babies. hrw.org The city of Izumisano in Japan's Osaka Prefecture announced on July 27 that it would create a new nyujiin—an infant care institution for children under age 3—for the estimated 40 babies it expects to receive annually. | Click to expand Image | Hiroyasu Chiyomatsu, mayor of Izumisano in Osaka Prefecture, explains the policy of setting up a "baby hatch," which enables parents to anonymously leave infants they are unable to care for, May 29, 2025. | © 2025 AP Photo…
(2026-08-05). Stellantis worker James Brasher killed on the job—the third death under the UAW's "historic" 2023 contract. wsws.org Brasher is the fourth Stellantis worker and at least the sixteenth UAW member killed on the job since 2022.
(2026-08-05). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-08-05). SAPS nets over 15 000 suspects for various offences. sanews.gov.za SAPS nets over 15 000 suspects for various offences | Over 15 000 suspects have been arrested in nationwide Shanela II operations, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said. | In a statement on Monday, the police said 15 798 individuals were nabbed in police operations that involved collaboration with other law enforcement agencies and participating government departments. | "Just this past week alone, police apprehended 329 alleged drug dealers and 3 242 suspects for possession of drugs between 27 July and 02 August 2026," said the SAPS. ⚪ This as the police on Friday, 31 July 2026, seized a consignment of c…
(2026-08-05). Special event of Chinese film 'Dear You' held in Bangkok. ecns.cn A special screening event of Chinese film "Dear You" is held at the Teochew Hall in Bangkok, Thailand on Aug. 4, 2026.
(2026-08-05). Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic primary for Senate, NBC projects. aljazeera.com Progressive advocate overcomes over $60m in spending to defeat pro-Israel Congresswoman Haley Stevens.
(2026-08-05). Typhoon Dolphin's path uncertain as forecasters warn of landfall or skirt east China coast. ecns.cn The path of severe Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of 2026, is expected to become clearer by Thursday, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) said Tuesday.
(2026-08-05). The Grass Is Greener Reflections on The Public Execution of Cory Ruiz. wibailoutpeople.org This week we discuss the tragic public shooting of Corey Ruiz by a member of the Madison Police Department. Joining in the discussion are Debra Gillespie founder of Mothers against Gun Violence, Dena Eakles of Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice and Kai Rasmussen from WI Bail Out the People Movement who has been a …
(2026-08-05). Wednesday 8/12: Bay Area Candidate Forum 8/12/26,10am-1pm; focus on issues for seniors & disabled persons. indybay.org Hybrid (via Zoom) where ever you want; or at either of two in-person viewing locations: 1) in Oakland at the Teamsters Local 2010 Hall (7730 Pardee Lane, Suite 2010, Oakland, CA 94621); or 2) at the San Jose, SEIU Local 521 Hall (: 2302 Zanker Rd., San Jose, CA 95131). Register to get on the Zoom here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Gr-YyNI……
(2026-08-05). Saturday 9/26: 10th Annual Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories. indybay.org Brava Theater Center, 2781 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA…
(2026-08-05). Minister notes judgment on suspension of PIC CEO. sanews.gov.za Minister notes judgment on suspension of PIC CEO | Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has noted the High Court judgment declaring the suspension of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) CEO, Patrick Dlamini, invalid and unlawful. | Dlamini was placed on precautionary suspension following allegations of impropriety contained in a whistleblower report. | According to court reporting, the judgment found that the PIC board had acted without the required ministerial and Cabinet approval. | "The Minister believes this judgment vindicates the actions taken by National Treasury and Cabinet to restore governance at So…
(2026-08-05). Hormuz Crisis: Electric Car Sales Double in Major Markets. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The
(2026-08-05). August is National Breastfeeding Month (NBM) in the USA. indybay.org August 2026 is National Breastfeeding Month in the USA. This Press Release is an effort to bring about a greater awareness of the importance of Human breast milk as an infant's first food. There are important questions and useful resources to encourage a greater adoption of breastfeeding globally.
(2026-08-05). James Talarico Accused Ken Paxton of Voter Fraud. His Own Voter Registration Is Raising Questions. nationofchange.org 
ProPublica and The Texas Tribune's review of the Democratic Senate candidate's residency records found that he may have voted in up to five elections using an address where he no longer lived.
(2026-08-05). Anton J?§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-08-05). XQ-58 Valkyrie Crashes At Dugway Proving Ground In Utah (Updated). twz.com 
Details are still limited, but a "A Kratos test configuration of Valkyrie experienced a mishap following takeoff from a test-range runway on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. This was a Kratos internally funded R&D event, part of continually adding configurations and capabilities," according to a statement Kratos provided to TWZ. "No one was injured in the incident. As safety is our top priorit…
(2026-08-05). The yearly mild weather spell that brings Yemen's coast back to life. aljazeera.com Al-Baldah transforms Mukalla with mild temperatures, beach fun and a rare economic boost for the southern Yemeni city.
(2026-08-05). Canada's ruling class exploits "anti-scab" legislation hailed by union bureaucracy to break strikes. wsws.org The Canada Industrial Relations Board ruled for the second time in less than a month, July 22, that management at the strikebound Bank of Canada, a key institution of the Canadian capitalist state, were in violation of the recently enacted revisions of the Canada Labour Code in Bill C-58.
(2026-08-05). El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary after AIPAC's super PAC spends a record $30.6 million. nationofchange.org 
Outside groups supplied 88 percent of the money spent on the Democratic side of a contest AdImpact ranks as the third most expensive Senate primary in US history.
(2026-08-05). Beijing E-Town emerges as AI investment hotspot. ecns.cn The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, has emerged as a major destination for AI investment, with several companies securing funding worth billions of yuan this year.
(2026-08-05). First deaths in US cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in Michigan. wsws.org Two people have died in Michigan in the largest outbreak of cyclosporiasis ever recorded in the United States.
(2026-08-05). Javier Moreno Zacar?s: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacar?s responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-08-05). Democracy Now! 2026-08-05 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 05, 2026; Dr. Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary in Major Defeat for AIPAC, Establishment Democrats; Insurgent Candidate Victories Highlight Growing Movement Against Corporate & Elite Power: John Nichols; "This Is an ICE Murder, Too": Gabriela Soto Says She Miscarried While Husband Was Detained in Solitary | Headlines for August 05, 2026; Dr. Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary in Major Defeat for AIPAC, Establishment Democrats; Insurgent Candidate Victories Highlight Growing Movement Against Corporate & Elite Power: John Nichols; "This Is an ICE Murder, Too&#…
(2026-08-05). Shandong-Africa cultural gala opens in Jinan, Shangdong. ecns.cn The 2026 China-Africa Friendship Tour—Shandong meets Africa Cultural Gala opened in Jinan, Shangdong Province on Tuesday.
(2026-08-05). Trans Medical Mutual Aid Madison. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-08-05). Qinghai's cross-border capital net inflow rises 80% in H1. ecns.cn Northwest China's Qinghai Province recorded a net inflow of $142 million in bank-handled cross-border receipts and payments for clients in the first half of 2026, up 80% year-on-year, according to the third regular press conference of 2026 held by the Qinghai Branch of the People's Bank of China on Tuesday.
(2026-08-05). Congratulations Banyana Banyana . sanews.gov.za Congratulations Banyana Banyana | Government has congratulated Banyana Banyana on their outstanding victory over Burkina Faso in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026, a remarkable achievement that once again affirms South Africa's place among the continent's footballing giants. | The senior women's team advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament after beating Burkina Faso 1-0 in Casablanca, Morocco, on Tuesday night. | "The team represented South Africa with dignity and pride. Throughout the tournament, the team displayed discipline and fighting spirit that have become synonymous with South Africa…
(2026-08-05). Is Pakistan Facing a New Sporting Image Crisis? Missing Boxer at Commonwealth Games Raises Tough Questions. thinktank.pk Pakistan's participation in the 2026 Commonwealth Games has unexpectedly shifted from sporting achievements to an off-field controversy after boxer Qudratullah was reported missing shortly before the national delegation departed Glasgow. Scottish authorities are investigating the case, while Pakistan's boxing officials have also begun inquiries into the athlete's disappearance. The incident comes alongside reports that several …
(2026-08-05). R?gis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-08-05). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-05). Ultimate Classroom: War propaganda in Australian schools. wsws.org This TV program is a full-throated promotion of militarism, seeking to counter the animosity toward war among young people.
(2026-08-05). Shanghai ports see summer cross-border travel surge. ecns.cn Shanghai recorded more than 4 million total inbound and outbound trips between July 1 and August 4 this summer, averaging 117,000 daily, Shanghai General Station of Immigration Inspection announced on Wednesday.
(2026-08-05). Anton J‡§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-08-05). RÈgis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-08-05). Deputy President recovering well after minor surgical procedure. sanews.gov.za Deputy President recovering well after minor surgical procedure | President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is pleased with Deputy President Paul Mashatile's recovery following a minor surgical procedure. | According to a Presidency statement, the President visited the Deputy President on Tuesday afternoon and was assured he will soon be back at work. | Mashatile was appointed as the Deputy President on 6 March 2023. As the Deputy President of South Africa, he has been delegated responsibilities as follows: | Leader of Government Business in Parliament. | Leading Government effort to fast-track land reform and the coor…
(2026-08-05). Japanese PM makes brief visit to Kumamoto quake zone. wsws.org Takaichi announced her government would designate the earthquake "a disaster of extreme severity," but only provided $US127 million in assistance for the devastated prefecture.
(2026-08-05). Flocking our way to a police state: Flock Safety cameras. peoplesworld.org 
When the Flock Safety company introduced its automated license plate reader (ALPR), the cameras were sold to the public as a safety measure to aid in the search for missing persons and stolen cars, and assist police departments in apprehending alleged criminals. What the public received instead was a supercharged surveillance State wherein artificial intelligence …
(2026-08-05). Oil shortages escalate from wars in Iran and Ukraine, with few signs of relief. nationofchange.org 
Cooking gas and diesel fuel are among the oil products whose supply levels have been affected already. Here's why to expect long-term shortages.
(2026-08-05). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-05). What drove the surge of Moroccan migrants to Ceuta? wsws.org Official statistics capture only a partial picture of the economically and socially stultifying life of the almost 40 million people ruled by King Mohammed VI and a narrow financial elite.
(2026-08-05). Die Migrationskrise in Ceuta hat die inneren Widerspr‡ºche der Europ‡§ischen Union offengelegt. strategic-culture.su Nachdem sich die nordafrikanische Exklave Spaniens innerhalb weniger Tage zu einem Ort des massiven Zustroms von 60.000 afrikanischen Wirtschaftsmigranten entwickelt hatte, standen die Beh‡∂rden der EU-L‡§nder vor einer gro‡üen Frage: Hat der Schutz der Au‡üengrenzen oder die Solidarit‡§t mit einem der Mitgliedstaaten Vorrang? Laut der spanischen Regierung sind bis heute fast alle Migranten, die nach Ceuta gelangt waren, bereits nach Marokko zur‡ºckgekehrt (gl‡ºcklicherweise trennt die Stra‡üe von Gibraltar Ceuta von Spanien). In den sozialen Netzwerken ist jedoch ein ander…
(2026-08-05). Azerbaijani Authorities Escalate Abuse of Detained Opposition Leader. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ali Karimli speaks at a rally in 2016. | © 2016 Aziz Karimov/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images | Azerbaijani authorities have imposed increasingly punitive detention conditions on Ali Karimli, chairman of the opposition Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP), raising serious concerns about inhuman or degrading treatment.Karimli, 61, has been held in the State Security Service detention facility since November 29, 2025. Authorities charged him under Article 278.1 of the Criminal Code with "actions aimed at the violent seizure of power and forcible change of the constitutiona…
(2026-08-05). AI-generated drama star lists ad rates of up to 258,000 yuan, drawing support and doubts. ecns.cn Fang Taozi, the main character in the viral AI-generated Chinese short drama "The Girl Who Was Laid Off," has begun promoting products online, with reported advertising rates reaching as high as 258,000 yuan ($38,200) per video, drawing both cheers from fans and doubts from netizens who question the credibility of products promoted by a non-human character.
(2026-08-05). Israel approves $37m to seize more than 70 occupied West Bank sites. aljazeera.com The allocated funding seeks to accelerate Israel's control of historical landmarks across the occupied West Bank.
(2026-08-05). 1-month-long strike by Norwegian oil service workers ended. wsws.org For appearances' sake, the capitalist Norwegian state invokes democracy and equality before the law. In practice, however, this has long been countered by a strike law designed to suppress industrial action.
(2026-08-05). Houthis To Expand Shipping Attacks To Northern Red Sea. twz.com 
(2026-08-05). New UK Prime Minister Should End the Assault on Protest Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A person is detained during a Palestine Action demonstration at Marylebone Road in London, UK, July 30, 2026. | © 2026 James Willoughby/SOPA Images via Reuters | Palestine Action, the direct-action protest group, was granted permission on July 30 to appeal its terrorist designation at the United Kingdom Supreme Court. The government controversially issued this designation in 2025, and although the group successfully appealed the designation in the High Court, that ruling was reversed by the Court of Appeal in June. Since the group was designated as terrorist, more than 3,000 peacef…
(2026-08-05). "Department of Injustice" : Norm Eisen on Todd Blanche AG Nom, Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case. nationofchange.org 
Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general cleared a major hurdle this week after two Republican senators who had raised concerns agreed to back him.
(2026-08-05). The War in Ukraine and the Struggle for Socialism: The Case of Bogdan Syrotjuk—now available from Mehring Verlag. wsws.org This book provides the first comprehensive account of Bogdan's case and brings together his own writings and analyses the historical and political causes of the war in Ukraine.
(2026-08-05). Huawei denies demanding nationwide removal of 'bamboo cicada' toy over reputation dispute. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Huawei has denied a nationwide removal or ban on a traditional toy known as "bamboo cicada," after a viral video compared its buzzing sound to the cheers heard at a 2023 Huawei product launch, sparking complaints about the brand.
(2026-08-05). Saturday 8/1: March Against the Madness. indybay.org approx 1 mile march starts at 5pm at: | Valor Partners | 260 Homer Ave | Palo Alto, CA 94301 | and ends with short rally at approximately 5: 45pm at | Palantir | 100 Hamilton. Ave. | downtown Palo Alto | (corner Hamilton Ave/Alma St. demo is on the Alma side of…
(2026-08-05). BMW cuts 8,000 jobs in Germany. wsws.org As the last of the major German carmakers, BMW has now joined the ranks of corporations destroying jobs on a massive scale, agreeing with IG Metall to cut around 8,000 positions—almost one in 10 of its 84,000 jobs in Germany.
(2026-08-05). El-Sayed holds narrow Michigan primary lead in test for US Democrats. geo.tv US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks during the US Senate debate with US. Rep Haley Stevens moderated by Roop Raj from Fox 2 at Fox 2 Studios in Southfield, Michigan, US, July 27, 2026. — ReutersProgressive leads Stevens by about 3.5 percentage points.Result may shape Democratic…
(2026-08-05). China's Smart Dragon-3 rocket launches 2 satellites. ecns.cn A Smart Dragon-3 carrier rocket lifts off from the waters off east China's Shandong Province on Aug. 5, 2026, sending Oriental Smart Eye hyperspectral satellites 01 and 02 into the planned orbits.
(2026-08-05). COVID-19 cases continue to surge across Taiwan, with nearly 19,000 seeking for medical care in a week. ecns.cn Weekly outpatient and emergency visits for COVID-19 in Taiwan rose to 18,990 in the week ending Saturday, Aug. 1, up from 10,605 a week earlier, the healthcare department in Taiwan said Tuesday.
(2026-08-05). Rev. David Hart: Dismantling of Corey Ruiz memorial an act of bureaucratic erasure. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-05). 'China Cool' draws global visitors beyond traditional destinations. ecns.cn A new wave of inbound tourism is sweeping China this summer, with international visitors seeking deeper local experiences under the banner of "China Cool."
(2026-08-05). China's electronic information manufacturing revenue up 18.5% in H1. ecns.cn China's electronic information manufacturing industry maintained strong momentum in the first half of 2026, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
(2026-08-05). Nigeria cannot build safe schools in unsafe communities. aljazeera.com The Safe Schools Initiative will keep falling short until the lack of security beyond school grounds is confronted.
(2026-08-05). India-flagged vessel sinks off Yemen after attack in Red Sea, 13 Indians rescued. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian-flagged commercial ship sank in the Red Sea near Yemen after it was hit by a projectile, Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Tuesday. The ship, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, overturned and sank near Yemen, but all 14 people on board — including 13 Indian crew members and one foreign national — were rescued safely by the Yemeni Coast Guard and taken to Mokha port. | The incident is the latest in a series of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, where security has been affected by ongoing regional tensions. | Confirming the rescue, Sarbananda…
(2026-08-05). Midterm Madness: El-Sayed Wins, Overcomes $62 Million Corporate Spending Spree. levernews.com 
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(2026-08-05). Wesley Bell Again Defeats Cori Bush — With Plenty of Help From AIPAC. theintercept.com 
(2026-08-05). Road-air transport corridor in Yunnan Province opens for exports to Myanmar. ecns.cn A new road-air combined transport corridor linking Ruili and Mangshi in Yunnan Province has officially opened with the export of cross-border e-commerce goods to Mandalay, Myanmar.
(2026-08-05). Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps expands value-added processing for fruit industry. ecns.cn A cooperative under the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps is sun-drying Hami melons to extend shelf life and reduce waste during the peak harvest season.
(2026-08-05). Are US and Israel benefitting from 'migration blackmail' in Spain? responsiblestatecraft.org Questions continue to swirl around the flash flood of nearly 60,000 migrants who swam or walked from Morocco into Ceuta, a tiny Spanish enclave on the tip of Africa last week. How did so many migrants manage to breach Moroccan border security forces, who appear to have largely disappeared from their stations? Why had so many migrants received social media messages encouraging them to swarm the enclave? Analysts pointed their fingers at the Moroccan government, arguing it was once again deploying "migration blackmail," as the practice has been dubbed, to punish its European neighbors and bend them to its will.
(2026-08-05). Australia: Queensland teachers face longer freeze on pay and conditions. wsws.org Despite two widely supported 24-hour strikes last year, educators in Queensland remain straitjacketed in an arbitration system, facing a more than two-year pay freeze and no relief from intolerable workloads.
(2026-08-05). Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey: A social and cultural phenomenon. wsws.org Tens of millions of people worldwide have already seen the new film, and sales of Homer's epic in book form are brisk as well.
(2026-08-05). Protesters demand answers from ICE after second man dies at Delaney Hall. aljazeera.com Anger is growing after a 41-year-old Salvadoran man named Edwin Lopez-Cornejo died at an ICE detention centre.
(2026-08-05). Chinese Embassy in South Korea refutes claims targeting Chinese tourists as casino growth engine. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in South Korea has rejected recent media reports that claimed Chinese tourists are the core growth engine in the casino industry in South Korea. The embassy urged Seoul to tighten oversight of the casino industry and curb gambling-related solicitation targeting Chinese visitors.
(2026-08-05). Can Europe Defeat Russia's Information War Before It's Too Late? thinktank.pk For years, Europe's security debate focused primarily on tanks, missiles, and conventional military threats. Today, however, European governments increasingly believe that one of the most persistent challenges comes not from the battlefield but from the digital information space. Coordinated disinformation campaigns, fake social media accounts, AI-generated videos, forged news reports, and influence operations have become …
(2026-08-05). Chehlum of Imam Hussain observed with reverence in Dallas. geo.tv Arbaeen of Imam Hussain and the martyrs of Karbala was observed with solemnity and devotion in Dallas, Texas. — ReporterDALLAS: The Arbaeen of Imam Hussain and the martyrs of Karbala was observed with solemnity and devotion in Dallas, Texas, where mourning congregations were…
(2026-08-05). Russia Escalates Missile War—Will More US Patriots Change the Battlefield? thinktank.pk Russia's latest large-scale missile and drone assault on Kyiv and surrounding regions has once again highlighted one of the biggest military challenges facing Ukraine: the shortage of advanced air defense systems. As civilians continue to bear the brunt of intensified Russian attacks, pressure is mounting on Western allies—particularly the United States—to accelerate deliveries of Patriot …
(2026-08-05). Nine senators ask federal regulator whether it will ban betting on wildfires. nationofchange.org 
Polymarket took more than $1.2 million in bets on the Palisades and Eaton fires, and the US Forest Service says systems tying money to fire outcomes risk encouraging arson.
(2026-08-05). China interview with Nolan goes viral, sparks global cultural debate. ecns.cn A conversation between Chinese podcaster Zhong Shu and British American filmmaker Christopher Nolan about his new film The Odyssey has gone viral on Western social media, drawing tens of millions of views and igniting broad debate over media, education and public culture in the United States.
(2026-08-05). FBI targets Chinese-American media executive in expanding anti-China campaign. wsws.org The raids expose the growing anti-China witch-hunt as a pretext for building the legal framework to criminalize political opposition.
(2026-08-05). P-8 Poseidon Crews Controlling MQ-4C Triton Drones Becoming A Reality. twz.com 
The P-8A and MQ-4Cs were designed to work in concert, but direct in-flight control of Tritons will open new tactical possibilities and greatly extend the Poseidon's reach.
(2026-08-05). Stewards Corner: How We Made UPS Create Full-Time Jobs in Our Local. nationofchange.org 
Often, winning something in your contract is only half the battle—the other half is enforcing it. It was a huge win in 2023 when our national contract campaign made UPS end its two-tier driver program. After the lower-tier drivers moved up to regular, our center in Charleston, South Carolina, had 91 full-time delivery drivers. But over time, drivers left, and eventually our center dropped down to 75. When we asked management to fill vacant jobs, they said we had adequate staffing. We filed grievances. They were denied because we had not proved we needed more staffing.
(2026-08-05). Houthi drones strike deep into Saudi Arabia once again, Najran airport hit in a precise attack. hindustantimes.com Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a drone strike targeting what they described as a "sensitive asset" at Saudi Arabia's Najran Airport, calling it retaliation for alleged Saudi drone operations over Yemen. Riyadh has not confirmed the claim. The latest exchange underscores the continuing volatility along the Saudi-Yemen frontier amid broader regional tensions.
(2026-08-05). Nicaragua moves to ban "Yankee" agents from elections as Trump policies hit economy. wsws.org The Sandinista government is pushing a constitutional reform excluding US-funded parties from elections, even as it answers imperialist pressure with concessions to Washington and foreign capital.
(2026-08-05). China's domestic flight fuel surcharges fall again. ecns.cn Fuel surcharges on domestic flights in China were cut again on Wednesday, the third reduction since June, as the summer travel season hits its peak.
(2026-08-05). Why the Trump administration is helping support Japan's weakening yen. aljazeera.com Washington and Tokyo's rare coordinated intervention aims to avoid spillover to global financial system.
(2026-08-05). 10,000 Teamsters nurses reach agreement that could shift bargaining in Michigan. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—After little over a year of bargaining with Corewell Health East, 10,000 registered nurses represented by Teamsters Local 2024 have finally reached a tentative agreement for their first contract. "We could not be prouder to have reached this milestone for our union," stated the bargaining committee in an official statement. The proposed tentative agreement, won …
(2026-08-05). PBOC to conduct 500 bln yuan outright reverse repo operation. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced on Tuesday that it will conduct a 500 billion yuan (about $69.6 billion) outright reverse repo operation on Wednesday.
(2026-08-05). Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati event as doubts grow over US Open defence. aljazeera.com Seven-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz was expected to defend his ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati.
(2026-08-05). Dubai's Jebel Ali area rocked by 7 explosion in 20 minutes, thick smoke triggers panic; cause still unknown. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A series of explosions were reported late at night in Dubai's Jebel Ali industrial area, with videos circulating on social media showing massive plumes of black smoke rising into the sky | Dubai's Jebel Ali area rocked by 7 explosion in 20 minutes, thick smoke triggers panic; cause still unknown…
(2026-08-05). Monday 8/3: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-08-05). China's services trade up 8.3% in H1, knowledge-intensive exports top 50%. ecns.cn China's services trade totaled 3.78 trillion yuan (about $526.4 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 8.3% year on year, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM).
(2026-08-05). Senate panel to vote on Blanche for attorney general after he shuts down $1.776 billion fund for Trump allies. nationofchange.org 
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(2026-08-05). ICE shackles Haitian workers with GPS monitors after stripping legal status. wsws.org The electronic branding of Haitian immigrants resembles nothing so much as the Nazi policy of forcing Jews to wear yellow stars of David.
(2026-08-05). Farce Of The Week: Germany's Weather Site Donnerwetter.de Attempts To Measure The Rhine River's Temperature! wattsupwiththat.com The video has made a splash across the German Internet because of the obviously totally shoddy manner the measurement was performed!
(2026-08-05). Greg Abbott Blasted Corpus Christi for Its Water Crisis. A River Authority He Has Power Over Is Falling Apart. nationofchange.org 
The Nueces River Authority is working on a project that could expand the Corpus Christi region's water supply. But the Texas governor has done little to address the agency's financial problems, despite appointing every member of its board.
(2026-08-05). Environmental Transition and the Fight Against Exterminationism. mronline.org 
Ecological science turned toward struggle must be intimately associated with the class struggle.
(2026-08-05). North Korea's Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test. aljazeera.com The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused Japan of moving beyond a defensive posture.
(2026-08-05). Saturday 9/19: Clonetopia 2026 II: NorCal Clone Release Festival. indybay.org 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center + Exit Now Art Gallery (3219 Pierce St, Richmond, CA 94804)…
(2026-08-05). China logs second-hottest July on record. ecns.cn China recorded its second hottest July on record, with the national average temperature reaching 23.5 degrees Celsius, the China Meteorological Administration said Tuesday.
(2026-08-05). Ceuta and Melilla: Why Europe's African border remains a flashpoint. aljazeera.com The two Spanish enclaves in North Africa remain at the centre of a diplomatic standoff between Spain and Morocco.
(2026-08-05). Saturday 8/8: Join Nat Day Of Action In Solidarity With Immigrants, Migrants & Activists: Gen Strike Now. indybay.org BlackRock 400 Howard St. San Francisco…
(2026-08-05). The Helsinki Commission is a Cold War relic that needs to go. responsiblestatecraft.org Every government institution should periodically be asked a simple question: is it still performing the mission for which Congress created it?That principle has become a hallmark of the Trump administration. Through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the closing of USAID, and the restructuring of federal agencies, the administration has encouraged the reexamination of longstanding institutions to ensure they remain faithful to their original purposes.That question should now be asked of one of Washington's least scrutinized congressional bodies: the U.S. Helsinki Commission.Congress established t…
(2026-08-05). Sheikh Hasina virtual address Highlights: Former Bangladesh PM says she plans to return to Bangladesh in December, will reveal date later. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to deliver her first public address since being removed from power in August 2024. The event is being organised by t | Sheikh Hasina virtual address Highlights: Former Bangladesh PM says she plans to return to Bangladesh in December, will reveal date later…
(2026-08-05). Independent Police Monitor Attacked by Madison Police During Corey's Corner Encampment Raid. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-08-05). Gulf bases on alert: Did something go horribly wrong during a classified Iranian military project. hindustantimes.com
(2026-08-05). Has a US court just set the grounds for another January 6 insurrection? aljazeera.com
(2026-08-05). Video: Madison Police Attack Independent Monitor During Cop Destruction of Corey's Corner Encampment. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-08-05). Iran and Ukraine Wars Escalate Oil Shortages, with few Signs of Relief. juancole.com
(2026-08-05). Ukrainian man chased by exploding drone recounts his terror. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-05). Philadelphia asks appeals court for rare review of President's House ruling. whyy.org
(2026-08-05). Healthcare A Human Right! CA Labor Statewide Conf For Single Payer. indybay.org
(2026-08-05). Trump's Iran Oil Giveaway. levernews.com
(2026-08-05). Trapped in the Trump Twilight Zone. juancole.com
(2026-08-05). El ejemplo capaz de ahuyentar los peores presagios. radiohc.cu Ninguna fuerza supera la del ejemplo. Así lo demostró el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz el 5 de agosto de 1994 cuando encabezó el enfrentamiento a los disturbios generados en La Habana, como más de tres décadas antes descendió de aquel tanque en Playa Girón, pues durante toda su existencia siempre estuvo en la línea del peligro. | Un tirano, en una situación similar, hubiera indicado disparar, sin titubeos, sin culpa, pero él demostró una esencia contraria a la de los gobernantes despreciables con los que tanto lo asocian quienes pretenden manchar la pulcritud moral de su existencia. Les ordenó a sus escolta…
(2026-08-05). La guerra de los EEUU contra Ir?n y la geoconom?a vinculante. radiohc.cu La reimposici?n de la agresi?n militar de los EEUU contra la Rep?blica Isl?mica de Ir?n, posterior de haberse alcanzado el Memorando de Entendimiento entre Washington y Teher?n, el 17 de junio de 2026, confirma que se est? sopesando la interacci?n de los microobjetivos de Tel Aviv y los macroobjetivos de la Casa Blanca para Medio Oriente, en cuya regi?n descansa parte de la geoconom?a Todo lo anterior tiene lugar en medio de la influencia controvertida, que el estado sionista ejerce en la…
(2026-08-05). Gustavo Petro exposes algorithmic manipulation in Colombian elections. mronline.org 
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro this Monday presented evidence of an algorithmic and systematic electoral fraud that allegedly altered the results of seven million votes to impose Abelardo de la Espriella as elected-President.
(2026-08-05). La guerra de los EEUU contra Ir·n y la geoconomÌa vinculante. radiohc.cu La reimposiciÛn de la agresiÛn militar de los EEUU contra la Rep˙blica Isl·mica de Ir·n, posterior de haberse alcanzado el Memorando de Entendimiento entre Washington y Teher·n, el 17 de junio de 2026, confirma que se est· sopesando la interacciÛn de los microobjetivos de Tel Aviv y los macroobjetivos de la Casa Blanca para Medio Oriente, en cuya regiÛn descansa parte de la geoconomÌa Todo lo anterior tiene lugar en medio de la influencia controvertida, que el estado sionista ejerce en la…
(2026-08-05). Armed man arrested at Trump's LA golf course ahead of president's visit. aljazeera.com Loaded pistol and rifle among items found in suspect's pocket, car and home following arrest, police say.
(2026-08-04). Iran demands Hormuz inbound control, outbound oversight, says source. geo.tv People gather on a beach, as a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz is visible, near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 31, 2026. — ReutersTehran unlikely to change position on Hormuz: source.Iranian president says Tehran does not seek wider war.Hormuz central point of contention between…
(2026-08-04). Razed Villages, New Construction Point to Israeli Designs on Prolonged Lebanon Occupation. news.antiwar.com As the seventh round of US-brokered Israel-Lebanon talks gets underway, Israeli newspaper Haaretz has a new overview of the extent of the Israeli military occupation of southern Lebanon, and details suggesting that the occupation could be a lot longer than anyone realizes. Israel presently occupies roughly 600 square kilometers of Lebanese territory, spanning the southern …
(2026-08-04). Mass Funeral Held in Gaza for 112 Palestinians From the Same Family Killed by Israeli Airstrikes in 2023. news.antiwar.com Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza City on Tuesday held a mass funeral for 112 members of the Abu Sharia al-Hassaina family, a well-known and respected clan that has been nearly wiped out by Israel's genocidal war, the Palestinian news agency WAFA has reported. The bodies of the 112 Palestinians mourned on Tuesday were recovered from …
(2026-08-04). Vietnam: Inauguran exposici?n sobre Fidel y Ho Chi Minh. radiohc.cu La exposici?n "Presidente Ho Chi Minh y Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro: una amistad especial e inquebrantable" fue abierta este martes en Hanoi, la capital de Vietnam. | El embajador de Cuba en el hermano pa?s asi?tico, Rogelio Polanco Fuentes, reflej? en su perfil en la red social Facebook la inauguraci?n de la muestra, con sede en el Sitio de Reliquias del presidente Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969), que incluye fotograf?as, documentos, objetos y publicaciones que reflejan la relaci?n entre ambos l?deres y pueblos. | Presidieron el acto Le Quoc Minh, miembro del Comit? Central del Partido, editor jefe del peri?dico Nha…
(2026-08-04). Gaza's "Peace Plan" Is Written in Blood. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer President Donald Trump calls his Gaza agreement a "major milestone" toward peace. For Palestinians living beneath Israeli aircraft and beside an ever-advancing military boundary, that triumphal language bears little resemblance to reality. Israel killed 18 Palestinians on Sunday in one of the deadliest days since the supposed ceasefire began, while survivors described attacks …
(2026-08-04). Eric Adams Booed While Lobbying for Data Center in Small Wisconsin Town. truthout.org Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams faced vehement opposition when he travelled to a small Wisconsin town to try to convince residents to accept the construction of a data center on Saturday, new reporting reveals. New York's Hell Gate reported that Adams gave a talk in the town of Wisconsin Rapids, situated in the central part of the state, as part of his new job as a "pitchman" for real… |
(2026-08-04). Education Department Ends Tracking of Bullying and Harassment of Trans Kids. truthout.org The United States Department of Education will no longer collect data measuring harassment, bullying, or assaults of transgender or nonbinary students. The Office of Management and Budget approved the rule change in July. The move comes as the executive branch agency has taken over many aspects of the Education Department, with the Trump administration seeking to consolidate and eventually… |
(2026-08-04). How Lockheed Martin, Raytheon BAE Systems are propagandizing children to support war through STEM. mronline.org 
In the United States, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and others have stepped in to bolster cash-strapped education departments.
(2026-08-04). Israel protects Mexican official wanted for mass kidnap-murder, along with accused sex criminals and fraudsters. mronline.org 
Israel is home to droves of international criminals accused or found guilty in a second country of various crimes. Among them is Tom·s ZerÛn, accused mastermind of the kidnapping and murder of 43 Mexican students in Ayotzinapa.
(2026-08-04). Green Empire Strikes Back. wattsupwiththat.com We know the energy Jedi are winning the argument when the green empire has to resort to emotive pictures and mendacious invective to make their point. None of Tim Stanley's arguments stand up to close scrutiny, and the cheerleading Greg Jackson is reduced to making entirely false claims to stop his Octopus Energy business from collapsing into further losses.
(2026-08-04). Tensions flicker into flame, lapping across the Middle East. strategic-culture.su The best Trump can do is to stop the conflicts agglutinating into one global war. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The silence surrou…
(2026-08-04). Trump administration plans higher fees for H-1B, L-1 visa renewals; Indians likely to be hit hard. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Trump administration is making H-1B regime tougher by expanding an additional visa fee for extending existing visas. The proposed US rule could significantly increase costs for companies that want to keep foreign workers on H-1B and L-1 visas, especially Indian professionals, who received most H-1B visa extensions in 2025. | The move comes after a US federal appeals court last month refused to block a lower court order that struck down the Trump administration's proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. | "The 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fees for H-1B and L-1 Visas (9-11 Response Fee…
(2026-08-04). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-02). 'A Towering Piece of Monoculture': How the Odyssey Discourse Has Dominated This Summer. portside.org 'A Towering Piece of Monoculture': How the Odyssey Discourse Has Dominated This Summer |
(2026-08-04). The End EPA Abuse Act seeks to limit EPA's adherence to climate psychosis. wattsupwiththat.com The End EPA Abuse Act represents welcomed pushback against bureaucratic creep that has invaded too much of America's economy and private lives. Passing it into law would help restore the proper scope of environmental regulation.
(2026-08-04). Elon Musk's SpaceX reports losses but less than expected. aljazeera.com Revenue was up more than 90 percent from the same period a year ago, beating analyst expectations.
(2026-08-04). Top Russian Expert Lukyanov Opined On The Political Consequences Of The Drone Revolution. thealtworld.com They influenced Western perceptions of the conflict in Ukraine's favor, it's now being perpetuated more by Germany than by the US, and it could thus perhaps last a lot longer than many expected. | Top Russian expert Fyodor Lukyanov, who serves as the Valdai Club's Research Director among his other prestigious roles in his country's expert community, published a piece at RT about "
(2026-08-04). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Workers at Great Canadian Entertainment casinos are demanding pay parity, while workers at Mount Nittany Medical Center in Pennsylvania are demanding pay parity.
(2026-08-04). State, Soldiers, and Systematic Sadism. projectcensored.org On this episode of the Project Censored Show, co-host Eleanor Goldfield speaks with Palestinian writer and researcher Nadine N. Sayegh to discuss her latest piece State, Soldiers, and Systematic Sadism: The Israeli Military's Normalization of Sexual Violence. Nadine explains the Israeli hasbara tactic of purple-washing, the global North's violent feminism,…
(2026-08-04). Election integrity in the 2026 midterms. whyy.org We talk about threats to election security, the erosion of voter confidence and what it takes to keep our elections free and fair.
(2026-08-04). ALL Mainstream Western Institutions View Palestinian Lives As Worthless. thealtworld.com The BBC recently "I think now after they kill one Israeli people, we need to kill all the people in Tal and Sarra, even Jit and Farata," lawyer Yehuda Shimon told the BBC. | "It so…
(2026-08-04). Women are the 'backbone' of South African healthcare. sanews.gov.za Women are the 'backbone' of South African healthcare | Women are the driving force in South Africa's healthcare system, tirelessly serving the people of South Africa. ⚪ This is according to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi who spoke to SAnews on the sidelines of the official opening of the King Nyabela Hospital in Middelburg, Mpumalanga. ⚪ READ
(2026-08-04). The Pentagon Found a New Way to Undercount U.S. Casualties in Iran. theintercept.com 
The Pentagon is using a new method of tallying the number of U.S. soldiers killed and wounded in the Iran war that a U.S. government official said was "designed to obscure the count." | Since the start of the conflict, the Department of War has posted the official count of casualties on the website of the Defense Casualty Analysis System, or DCAS, which
(2026-08-04). Help Diane Wilson's Texas clean water triumphs go national: this protest model fits all. nationofchange.org 
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(2026-08-04). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-04). Why the Spokane wildfires became so catastrophic. nationofchange.org 
Extreme fire conditions converged in suburban neighborhoods built into the forests, shrubland and grasslands and quickly spread.
(2026-08-04). Democrats' Corporate Corruption Divide. levernews.com Over the last half century, conservatives have executed a
(2026-08-04). El gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer, prohÌbe la compra de hospitales por parte de firmas de capital privado y promulga leyes para mejorar el acceso a la atenciÛn mÈdica y su asequibilidad. whyy.org El gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer, promulgÛ tres leyes el lunes, incluida una Mey…