saba.ye (2026-08-25). Hamas Leader: Israeli Demolition of UNRWA Headquarters War Crime
Basem Naim, a member of the political bureau of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), condemned the Israeli authorities' demolition of the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Qalandiya, East Jerusalem, on Tuesday, as a war crime and a slap in the face of the international community.
(2026-08-25). Palestine weekly: After Kushner departs, Israel escalates Gaza attacks. aljazeera.com Israel deepens Gaza attacks and West Bank expansion as countries condemn abuses but impose few consequences.
(2026-08-25). No coming back from genocide: Israel's global counter-offensive has begun. peoplesworld.org 
Colombia's decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights marks a dangerous turning point. By becoming only the second country in the world—after the United States—to endorse Israel's illegal annexation of Syrian territory, Bogotá has signaled a complete reversal of Gustavo Petro's foreign policy under new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella. …
(2026-08-25). Israeli lawmaker smashes Palestinian memorial in occupied West Bank. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli lawmaker Tzvi Succot on Tuesday smashed a memorial bearing the names of Palestinians killed in the occupied West Bank village of Madama in the presence of Israeli soldiers, according to Israeli media. | Succot, a member of the far-right Religious Zionism party, posted a photo on US social media company X showing himself using a large hammer to smash the memorial in the village, south of Nablus. | Watch | Far-right Israeli Knesset member Zvi Sukkot oversees and directs the vandalism of the Martyrs' Memorial by Israeli settlers after they raided the village of Madama, south of Nablus in the occupied West…
(2026-08-25). 'Scared' Trump flexes economic nuke, Iran counters with Oman & Pakistan amid Hormuz drama. hindustantimes.com Iran and Oman are set to hold fresh talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran faces mounting U.S. economic pressure. With Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir also visiting Tehran, Iran insists the two visits are unrelated while warning Washington that sanctions will face retaliation.
(2026-08-25). Houthi warning shakes Trump's Arab allies? 'Join US economic war on Iran and pay the price…'. hindustantimes.com Yemen's Houthi movement has warned Middle Eastern states against helping enforce a renewed U.S. sanctions campaign against Iran, framing the measures as an "economic" and "psychological" war on the Iranian people. Houthi Deputy Foreign Minister Abdulwahid Abu Ras said regional governments should not become instruments for what the group calls unjust U.S. pressure on Tehran. The warning follows Iran's own threat to treat countries that assist Washington's sanctions effort as enemies, amid U.S. plans to target Iran's oil, shipping, aviation, technology, gold and digital-asset revenue channels. No specific Houthi mi…
(2026-08-25). Netanyahu got his Iran war, but maybe not his desired result. tribune.com.pk 
After decades of urging the United States to attack Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally got his wish. But after six months of inconclusive hostilities, Israel may ultimately find itself in a worse position than it was before the war. | The Islamic republic, which Netanyahu has long cast as an existential threat, has not only survived but appears emboldened. | Underlying Netanyahu's dilemma have been the wild swings in the approach of US President Donald Trump, who joined Israel in launching the conflict in late February, but by April abruptly called a ceasefire and sought a negotiated settl…
(2026-08-25). Naqvi says 'significant progress' made in talks with Iranian president to end conflict. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Tuesday that "significant progress" had been made in talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to end the conflict in the region during his recent visit to Tehran alongside Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir. | "Significant progress was made, and the meeting concluded on a highly positive note. We remain hopeful that this momentum will help pave the way for further progress and lasting peace in the region," Naqvi said in a post on X. | The statement came after CDF Munir and Naqvi concluded their day-long visit to Tehran on…
(2026-08-25). Cuba prepares for beginning of school year under difficult conditions. radiohc.cu Cuba is finalizing details for the start of the 2026-2027 school year amidst the difficult conditions the country is currently facing due to the tightening of the US blockade and the energy embargo. | Minister of Education Naima Trujillo stated that the school year, which begins on September 1st, will be very complex, but with the active participation of teachers and the support of various sectors of society, families, and communities, the entire process can be managed effectively. | In a meeting with education officials in the eastern province of Las Tunas, the minister emphasized that a school calendar is being…
(2026-08-25). Support for Cuba from Burkina Faso. radiohc.cu In Burkina Faso, there is a Friendship and Solidarity Association with Cuba, made up of people who sympathize with and admire the Revolution, with the purpose of acting in defense of the political and social process underway on the Caribbean island and against the multidimensional war imposed by imperialism. | This was highlighted by Inoussa Dankambary, Secretary General of the organization. He explained that it was founded in the 1990s and its main focus has been demanding the lifting of the genocidal economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States more than 60 years ago."We have carrie…
(2026-08-25). United Nations: Cuba denounces the genocidal nature of U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu Cuba reaffirmed its firm commitment to the mandate of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and to the implementation of the 2026-2030 Country Program during the Second Ordinary Session of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board. | Cuba's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Daylenis Moreno Guerra, highlighted national progress in sexual and reproductive rights and the protection of women, girls and adolescents. | The Cuban diplomat warned that preserving this progress requires extraordinary efforts in the face of the United States' multidimensional war against Cuba, which combines…
(2026-08-25). Cuban singer/songwriter Israel Rojas: "Cuba is resistance" radiohc.cu Rubicela Morelos Cruz / Correspondent | La Jornada Newspaper / Monday, August 24, 2026 | Tepoztlán, Morelos — "Look. Cuba, above all, is an example of resistance. Cuba is a cry of 'don't give up,' a cry that it is possible to defeat this macabre and malevolent structure that harms the people and rewards greed and selfishness. Resistance, that's what Cuba is," said Israel Rojas Fiel, Cuban singer-songwriter and leader of the duo Buena Fe, during an acoustic concert held yesterday in Tepoztlán, where he was accompanied by fellow Cuban singer-songwriter Vicente Alejandro. | The presentation took place at Casa…
(2026-08-25). Does "How to Sell a Genocide" (Gaza) have a Place in Public Libraries? juancole.com Sydney's Waverley Council, which includes Bondi Beach within its boundaries, has
(2026-08-25). Netherlands to skip Eurovision, says contest 'no longer' neutral over Gaza war. geo.tv The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 logo, on the day of a press conference in front of the Stadthalle, in Vienna, Austria, April 9, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-08-25). Venice adds Gaza documentary by Oscar-winning team to main competition. tribune.com.pk 
A documentary examining Israel's killing of civilians in Gaza was added to the Venice Film Festival line-up on Monday, the second year running that a highly charged work about the conflict has competed for the prestigious Golden Lion. | Festival organisers said NAZA, directed by the Israeli duo Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, will join the main programme for the September 2 to 12 event, the only documentary among this year's 21 contenders. | Last year, The Voice of Hind Rajab, which tells the harrowing story of the final hours of a Gazan girl…
(2026-08-25). Barbados Prime Minister Arrives in Venezuela to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation. orinocotribune.com On Monday, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley arrived in Venezuela on an official visit to advance a broad agenda aimed at consolidating bilateral cooperation and the integration of the peoples of the Caribbean. | Upon her arrival at the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, La Guaira, Mottley was received with honors by high-ranking Venezuelan officials, beginning an official visit that transcends the frameworks of traditional diplomacy. | Among the highlights of her stay, a tour of the "Socialist Faith" socioproductive commune in the historic 23 de Enero parish in Caracas stands out. Mottley witnes…
(2026-08-25). What would justice look like if there were no Rohingya left in Myanmar? aljazeera.com Nine years after the 2017 atrocities, Rohingya are still being forced to flee because the genocide has never stopped.
(2026-08-25). Why Rohingya refugees are protesting in Cox's Bazar, 9 years after genocide. aljazeera.com Rohingya refugees face deep aid cuts in Bangladesh and forced evictions in Malaysia and India.
(2026-08-25). US offers $10m reward for information on key IRGC commanders. tribune.com.pk 
The US has offered rewards of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of five senior commanders of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the State Department's Rewards for Justice program said on Monday. | The program named IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters chief Ali Abdollahi, IRGC Aerospace Force UAV commander Sa'id Aghajani, IRGC Cyber-Electronic Command chief Hamidreza Zolasgharian and IRGC Intelligence Office commander Majid Khademi. | "These individuals command and direct various elements of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
presstv.co.uk (2026-08-24). Araghchi: Iran and China seeking to build fairer, more peaceful international orderAraghchi said the prospects for cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the People's Republic of China are brighter and more dynamic than ever.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-08-24). Absolutely Urgent: Albanese Calls for International Protection Presence in PalestineUN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese called for an "absolutely urgent" international protection presence in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza.
2026-08-25: U.S. Shooting Itself in Both Feet With 'economic D-day' Scheme Against Iran | Col. Larry Wilkerson
Col. Larry Wilkerson, former Chief of Staff to the U.S. Secretary of State, noted that the Trump Admin is shooting itself in both feet with this scheme, and pushing Iran to carry out its next level of strikes across the region, which could send the global economy into not only a recession, but a full-on depression.
(2026-08-25). DRC's constitutional battle: The fight over the 2028 vote. aljazeera.com President Tshisekedi's reform push is fuelling a battle over DRC's 2028 succession.
(2026-08-25). US plans to revoke business, tourism visas of 200,000 asylum seekers. aljazeera.com If the action happens, it will be the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history, AP reports.
(2026-08-25). Philadelphia researchers fear proposed changes to federal science funding could mean a generation of lost scientists. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For the moment, immunologist Brittany Allyn can take a deep breath and focus on her research without worrying about funding. | Allyn "It really gives me the security to continue for another at least two years…
(2026-08-24). Milestone reached for world's longest-span bridge under construction in China. ecns.cn The main structure of the south anchorage for the south channel bridge of the Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge — the world's longest-span bridge under construction — was completed on Tuesday in east China's Jiangsu Province, marking a significant step forward in the mega-project.
(2026-08-25). No job even after master's degree in US: Hyderabad youth dies by suicide, had moved Texas in 2024. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A Hyderabad youth who moved to the United States for higher studies in 2024 has allegedly died by suicide in San Antonio, Texas, after months of struggling to find employment.Sai Pradee | No job even after master's degree in US: Hyderabad youth dies by suicide, had moved Texas in 2024…
(2026-08-25). China's Xi likely to visit India with big delegation for first time in seven years. geo.tv Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet on the sidelines of the Brics summit in Kazan, Russia, on October 23, 2024. — Reuters Xi's first India visit in seven years signals thaw.China planning 400-member delegation for Brics meet.Xi visit may test…
(2026-08-24). China launches probe into use of formaldehyde to preserve cabbages. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have launched a nationwide investigation into reports that formaldehyde was being used to prolong the shelf life of cabbages intended for human consumption.
(2026-08-25). Net zero grid upgrade costs spiralling out of control. wattsupwiththat.com Remember as well that this £70 billion is just the first tranche of grid upgrades necessary for Net Zero. NESO have already stated that another £89 billion will need to be spent "beyond" 2030.
(2026-08-24). China's service exports rise 17.6% in H1, travel services lead growth. ecns.cn China's service exports reached 1.5047 trillion yuan ($223.8 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 17.6% from a year earlier, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce.
(2026-08-25). Sana confident men's matches will help at Asia Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's women team captain Fatima Sana on Monday said that the team has worked on handling pressure and adapting to difficult conditions as they prepare for the Asia Cup slated to be held in Dubai from August 28 to September 13. | The fast bowler is determined to see an improvement in the brigade's performance. | Pakistan have played a series of practice matches with the men's team in preparation for the tournament, with Sana saying the sessions were designed to replicate pressure situations and help the players adjust quickly to challenging conditions. | "The most important thing was to play competitive cr…
(2026-08-24). 18 Chinese crew members missing after cargo ship sinks off India. ecns.cn Eighteen Chinese crew members are missing after the bulk carrier M.V. Ocean Winner sank in the Indian Ocean off India's eastern coast on Friday, with two Chinese crew members rescued so far, according to Indian maritime authorities.
(2026-08-25). Nvidia's AI Pivot Exposes the Bigger US-China Propaganda Battle. thinktank.pk A new editorial from China's state-aligned media ecosystem presents Nvidia's reported $6 billion move into open-weight artificial intelligence as evidence that the United States is effectively admitting China's superiority in AI. The article's central message is simple: China embraced open AI first, Chinese models such as DeepSeek demonstrated the advantages of that strategy, and Nvidia …
(2026-08-25). Rwanda accuses DR Congo of supporting an armed group on its soil. aljazeera.com Rwanda says FDLR threat justifies its continued involvement in eastern DRC, as efforts to verify a ceasefire advance.
(2026-08-25). What's included in new US sanctions campaign to pressure Iran's economy. geo.tv eople drive past a billboard depicting Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, August 23, 2026.— Reuters US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced what his department called "an economic onslaught" against Iran on Monday that…
(2026-08-25). Indonesia battles haze as wildfires rage across South Sumatra forests. aljazeera.com Indonesia deploys prayers and emergency measures to combat South Sumatra's raging wildfires and hazardous haze.
(2026-08-25). Delaware election 2026: These 3 Democrats are hoping to replace Treasurer Colleen Davis. whyy.org Three candidates will be facing off in the Democratic primary for Delaware state treasurer. Incumbent Treasurer Colleen C. Davis, who has served two terms, is not seeking reelection. | Investment manager The primary election winner will run against Republican
(2026-08-24). Russia-born giant panda Katyusha celebrates third birthday. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Russia and the Moscow Zoo jointly hosted a birthday celebration for Katyusha, where an exclusive set of emojis featuring the panda was also unveiled.
(2026-08-25). US likely to cancel 2 lakh business, tourism visas in mass revocation move. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Donald Trump administration is planning to cancel the business and tourist visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the US, according to US State Department documents seen by The Associated Press and two US officials. | If implemented, the move would be the largest mass visa cancellation in US history and could face legal challenges. The State Department is expected to announce the move in the coming weeks. It would target B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to people who have sought or are seeking asylum. The plan is being carried out…
(2026-08-25). Mexico: Fix 'Rights of Audiences' Regulation. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Chief Legal Advisor to the Federal Executive, Luisa María Alcalde Luján, speaks on the "Right of Reply" segment broadcast at the National Palace in Mexico City, June 3, 2026. | © 2026 Government of Mexico…
(2026-08-25). SANParks announces dates for free access at national parks. sanews.gov.za SANParks announces dates for free access at national parks | The South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the dates during which day visitors can gain free access to participating national parks. | The 21st annual SA National Parks Week is set to take place from 7 to 13 September 2026. However, for Kruger National Park, West Coast National Park and Augrabies Falls National Park – free access will be from Monday 7 to Friday 11 September 2026 only and excludes the weekend. | "This highly anticipated South African National Parks (SANParks) campaign opens the gates of participating national parks to…
(2026-08-24). 3 years on, barbecue craze in East China's Zibo draws more international visitors. ecns.cn The online buzz surrounding the barbecue feast in East China's Zibo city may have cooled, but the city continues to attract visitors, including a growing number of international tourists.
(2026-08-25). What to expect in elections in South Carolina, Georgia and Oklahoma. aljazeera.com These special and run-off elections will continue setting the stage for November's midterm elections.
(2026-08-25). Israeli forces raid UNRWA training centre in occupied East Jerusalem. aljazeera.com The forces raided and seized the Qalandiya Training Centre, a key facility operated by the UNRWA.
(2026-08-25). India faces criticism from UN discrimination watchdog. aljazeera.com CERD says India must tackle hate crimes against Bengali-speaking Muslims and increase protections for other groups.
(2026-08-25). Bitcoin rises above $80,000 as soft dollar, debasement fears boost momentum. tribune.com.pk 
Bitcoin rose above $80,000 to hit a more than three-month high on Tuesday as a soft US dollar, in the wake of the moves by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to calm the bond market, revived momentum in the crypto sector. | US President Donald Trump last week called on Congress to pass a bill that would bring clearer definitions to the growing cryptocurrency sector. Since then, bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, has risen 16%. | It was last at $80,323.24 in Asian hours, having earlier touched $81,237.94, its highest level since mid-Ma…
(2026-08-24). Chinese university plans to allow students to bring pets to campus. ecns.cn A university in southwest China is planning to allow students to bring pets to campus, sparking debate over how such a policy could affect campus life and animal management.
(2026-08-25). Bangladesh interested in joining Makkah Defense pact: official. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh has expressed interest in joining the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, a top diplomat said on Monday. | "We have expressed our interest in the Makkah Defence pact … Bangladesh is now a country of recognition. The partners in West Asia (Middle East), the partners in the Muslim world around the globe are now inviting the leadership of Bangladesh, especially the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, to be with them in many places," said Humayun Kobir, who was appointed as state minister for foreign affairs last week. | "If there is one (agreement) i…
(2026-08-25). PM forms high-level committee to steer Pak-Iran gas pipeline out of arbitration impasse, NA told. tribune.com.pk 
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik told the Senate on Tuesday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had constituted a high-level committee to work out a mutually acceptable solution to the long-stalled Pak-Iran gas pipeline project, balancing Pakistan's potential financial liability arising from arbitration with its future energy requirements, | Responding to a calling attention notice moved by Senator Talha Mahmood, the minister said the committee was examining the legal, financial and energy dimensions of the project to determine a way forward in Pakistan's national interest. | He said Iran was a "brotherly c…
(2026-08-25). When Iran Ruled the World, from Baghdad to Delhi. juancole.com Review of Imperial Iran in the Eighteenth Century: Identity and State Formation under Nader by Mohammad Amir Hakimi Parsa, University of Edinburgh Press, 2026. | "loyal servant…
(2026-08-25). This Week in People's History, Aug 26-Sep 1, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Aug 26-Sep 1, 2026 |
(2026-08-25). Iranian official says CDF Munir's visit yielded 'highly valuable diplomatic achievements'. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President's Office Deputy for Communications and Information Dissemination Seyyed Mehdi Tabatabaei on Tuesday described Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir's visit to Iran as "highly fruitful", saying it produced "highly valuable diplomatic achievements". | In a post on X, Tabatabaei dismissed "inaccurate media speculation" about the visit, saying its results would "soon become apparent". | "Contrary to some inaccurate media speculation, the visit of Field Marshal Asim Munir, commander of the army of friendly Pakistan, to Iran was highly fruitful and yielded hi…
(2026-08-24). Retired U.S. teacher reunites with Yin Yuzhen to plant three trees, renewing a 26-year friendship. ecns.cn Ronald Sakolsky, a retired U.S. teacher, stood once again in China's Mu Us Desert on Monday, planting three saplings alongside environmentalist Yin Yuzhen and her husband Bai Wanxiang.
(2026-08-24). China National Tourist Office in Tokyo showcases Chinese tourism at Hokkaido travel fair. ecns.cn The China National Tourist Office in Tokyo promoted the Chinese cultural and tourism sector at the "World Tour Summer Fair 2026," held in Sapporo, Hokkaido, from Saturday to Sunday.
(2026-08-24). Chinese shop owner who helped elderly man receives about $3,000 after being sued. ecns.cn In central China's Hunan Province, a shop owner who was sued by the family of an elderly man she tried to help has received 20,000 yuan ($2,975) in financial support on Monday, following a dispute that drew public attention to the risks of helping strangers.
(2026-08-25). Man killed in world's largest annual bullfighting event in Mexico. aljazeera.com The world's largest open road bullfighting event turned deadly when a 29-year-old man was killed.
(2026-08-24). Sino-French equine culture exhibition opens in Beijing. ecns.cn A major Sino-French exhibition on horse culture opened Sunday at Prince Kung's Palace Museum in Beijing, bringing together more than 260 equine-themed artworks from both countries.
(2026-08-25). Democracy Now! 2026-08-25 Tuesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Democracy Now! Tuesday, August 25, 2026…
(2026-08-25). Philly tenant unions have quadrupled since the pandemic — and their political power is growing. whyy.org 
Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! On a humid weekday in early August, a couple dozen tenants filed through the glass front doors of a corner office building on Spring Garden Street to deliver a petition and a stark message to New Age Realty Group, the landlord for Florence Gardens Apartments in West Philadelphia. | Minutes later, the company's property manager, Eric Hanson, emerged from a back room to face the peaceful group, now stuf…
(2026-08-25). Bangladesh interested in joining Makkah Defence pact: official. tribune.com.pk Bangladesh has expressed interest in joining the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, a top diplomat said on Monday. | "We have expressed our interest in the Makkah Defence pact … Bangladesh is now a country of recognition. The partners in West Asia (Middle East), the partners in the Muslim world around the globe are now inviting the leadership of Bangladesh, especially the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, to be with them in many places," said Humayun Kobir, who was appointed as state minister for foreign affairs last week. | "If there is one (agreement) i…
(2026-08-25). Is AIPAC's political standing declining in the US? aljazeera.com The powerful pro-Israeli lobby group is increasingly becoming liability for both the progressive and the right wing.
(2026-08-24). Xi puts forward four principles on Palestinian question. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed on Monday that four principles should be followed to push for the resolution of the Palestinian question, which is at the heart of the Middle East issue.
(2026-08-24). Hong Kong official encourages people, enterprises to facilitate its integration into national development strategy. ecns.cn Starry Lee Wai-king, member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and President of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday encouraged Hong Kong people and businesses operating on the Chinese mainland to leverage their strengths to facilitate Hong Kong's deeper integration into and service to China's overall development strategy.
(2026-08-25). Indigenous leaders face criminal charges for setting up anti-mining barricades in the Philippines. globalvoices.org 
More than 30 cases have been filed against anti-mining leadersGlobal Voices Indigenous Peoples hold a protest in front of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources against large-scale mining in Nueva Vizcaya. This post is part of Global Voices' August 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-08-25). Carse dropped from England squad. tribune.com.pk 
Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the second Test against Pakistan, while an incident outside a nightclub is investigated by the Cricket Regulator, in the latest off-field setback for England. | Videos on social media appeared to show fast bowler Carse in handcuffs, being led away by four police officers following an incident at a nightclub in Derby, central England, on Saturday. | "Following a referral from the ECB, the Cricket Regulator have confirmed that they will investigate events on Saturday night in Derby," the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement. | "Brydon Carse will no longer be av…
(2026-08-25). Pakistan's Impossible Choice: US Sanctions or Iran Trade? thinktank.pk Washington has dramatically expanded its economic pressure campaign against Iran, turning sanctions into a broader test of whether other countries are willing to choose between maintaining economic relations with Tehran and protecting access to the US-led financial system. The latest US strategy is designed not only to pressure Iran directly but also to discourage foreign …
(2026-08-25). FM Dar discusses bilateral ties, regional developments in call with Turkish counterpart. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed bilateral ties and regional developments during a telephone conversation with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Tuesday. | According to a statement issued by the MoFA, the discussions focused on bilateral relations, regional developments and other matters of mutual interest. | "The two ministers also discussed the upcoming meeting of the Regional Four (R4) Foreign Ministers and other forthcoming multilateral engagements. They agreed to remain in close contact," it said. | Deputy Prime Minister/Fore…
(2026-08-25). Vondrousova appeals to CAS over doping ban. tribune.com.pk 
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has appealed against her four-year doping suspension to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the international body said on Monday. | "CAS can confirm an appeal," a spokeswoman told AFP when asked about the Czech 2023 Wimbledon champion, who was sanctioned by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) for refusing to take an out-of-competition doping test in December 2025. | A hearing date has not yet been set, but proceedings typically take place in the months following the appeal. | It would be held behind closed doors unless Vondrousova requests a public he…
(2026-08-24). Robots shift from athletes to workers. ecns.cn Robots sprinted, lifted weights and performed tai chi in Beijing this week — but the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games also tested how they handle real jobs.
(2026-08-25). US Supreme Court hands a win to Trump over mail-in ballot restrictions. tribune.com.pk 
The United States Supreme Court on Monday lifted one court order blocking President Donald Trump's administration from implementing an executive order restricting the use of mail-in ballots ahead of the November midterm elections. | But the fate of Trump's order remains uncertain, as a separate injunction blocking a key part of the plan remains in place. | Republicans are locked in a tight battle to retain control of Congress in the midterms. Restricting mail-in ballots would stand to disproportionately benefit Republicans given that Democratic voters traditionally have been more likely to use mail-in ballots.
(2026-08-25). Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea. tribune.com.pk 
Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss thanks to Morgan Rogers's debut goal and Joao Pedro's strike after just 31 seconds of a pulsating 3-2 victory against Fulham on Monday. | Alonso has been hired to revive Chelsea after their dismal 10th place finish in the Premier League last season. | The former Real Madrid boss has a point to prove after being sacked by the Spanish club following less than eight months in charge. | Alonso's side ensured he delivered a good first impression in a chaotic west London derby at Craven Cottage. | Pedro's opener inside the first minute was followed by a blunder from Che…
(2026-08-25). Don't Let The Values Of This Dystopian Society Shape How You Live Your Life. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Anna on Twitter asks, "Is anyone else really stressed about their future and where they are in life and what they've accomplished and their worth as a person?" | I understand what you're saying, but that's mostly just head noise that gets indoctrinated into us by the unhealthy society we live in. | Life isn't about racking up a bunch of accomplishments or hitting certain milestones, it's about living. Literally physically being alive, and making sure you fully live it. | When I say "fully live" your life, I don…
(2026-08-25). US SOUTHCOM Resumes Extrajudicial Killings After 63-Day Pause, Death Toll Reaches 211. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( SOUTHCOM announced the attack through social media, claiming that its forces targeted a "low-profile vessel" allegedly traveling along a drug-trafficking route. It provided no names, nationalities…
(2026-08-25). PTI resubmits contempt plea over Imran's hospital transfer after removing SC objections. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday resubmitted a contempt of court petition filed by PTI founder Imran Khan's sister Uzma Khan after addressing objections raised by the Supreme Court (SC) over the alleged violation of the court's order regarding Imran's transfer to Shifa International Hospital. | Last week, PTI filed a contempt of court petition in the SC over the alleged violation of the apex court's August 18 order after Imran was taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for a medical examination. The order had directed that Imran be shifted to Shifa International Hospital for tr…
(2026-08-25). Macpherson impressed with the Cape Flats Aquifer model. sanews.gov.za Macpherson impressed with the Cape Flats Aquifer model | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says the Cape Flats Aquifer Recharge Project is an innovation he wants other municipalities to replicate. | The Minister said this while on a site visit to the project on the sidelines of the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2026. ⚪ "It's groundbreaking what they are doing here and very impressive, and it's about focusing budgets on infrastructure," he said. ⚪ The project was commissioned in response to the Cape Town water crisis. | The water treatment plant loc…
(2026-08-25). Search continues in Tunisia as migrant boat sinking sparks protests. aljazeera.com Tunisia's Ben Guerdane reels from violent protests after a boat carrying 15 people sinks, killing at least 12.
(2026-08-25). Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, giant of resistance art, dies aged 79. aljazeera.com Sliman Mansour's art captured the essence of Palestine, blending ancient traditions with modern themes of resistance.
(2026-08-25). 'Enemy of the People' theater review: Topical adaptation loses none of its bite. peoplesworld.org 
Bart DeLorenzo, one of L.A.'s most prolific, award-winning directors, has adapted Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen's 1882 An Enemy of the People, setting it in contemporary America. As I recall, the contours of the Scandinavian scribe's play—which he reportedly wasn't quite sure whether it was a drama or a comedy—remain largely the same in DeLorenzo's adaptation. …
(2026-08-25). Bannu police protest over transfer of seven K-P officials, boycott duties. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-24). County-level markets fuel robust growth in China's retail sector. ecns.cn County-level markets have become a vital engine of China's retail expansion, with sales nearing 20 trillion yuan ($2.77 trillion), a NielsenIQ report said Monday.
(2026-08-24). Kung Fu Conference in Shaanxi brings together over 1,800 martial artists. ecns.cn The 4th Shaanxi Provincial Martial Arts Kung Fu Conference opened on Monday evening at the Huayin Sports Center Gymnasium in Huayin City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
(2026-08-25). Tottenham sign Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City. aljazeera.com Savinho's arrival, which comes in a busy transfer window for Spurs, takes their spending past $400m.
(2026-08-25). Poland's Name Appears in U.S. F-15EX Deal, Warsaw Denies Procurement Plans. twz.com 
(2026-08-25). Ukraine's Newest USV Is A Super Sized Mothership Packed With Anti-Drone Interceptors. twz.com 
(2026-08-25). Emfuleni municipal officials appear in court for fraud and money laundering. sanews.gov.za Emfuleni municipal officials appear in court for fraud and money laundering | Seven Emfuleni Local Municipality employees have appeared in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates' Court on charges of fraud, theft amounting to R150 000, money laundering and tampering with essential infrastructure, following their arrest over the weekend. | It is alleged that over a period of about two years, businesses and individuals who had their electricity disconnected due to arrears were approached by the accused to reconnect in exchange for payment. | "After receiving money from the complainants, they would allegedly unlawfully reco…
(2026-08-24). China, Africa deepen cooperation on digital development. ecns.cn A high-level training program on digital development and transformation opened Monday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, bringing together officials, international organizations, think tanks and businesses from across Africa.
(2026-08-25). Federer set for brief Ashe return. tribune.com.pk 
Roger Federer said Monday he is looking forward to this week's celebratory return to Arthur Ashe Stadium to play for the first time since his final US Open in 2019. | The exhibition Tuesday night during "fan week" ahead of Sunday's start of the tournament features doubles with former rivals Andy Roddick and Andre Agassi, along with John McEnroe, another giant of the sport. | The group collectively has won a dozen mens' singles titles at the US Open. | "It really gives me a true opportunity to say thank you," Federer said at a news conference Monday previewing the match and his upcoming induction to the Interna…
(2026-08-24). 10th Guangzhou Elderly Expo closes with over $106 million in intended cooperation deals. ecns.cn The 10th China International Elderly Care and Health Industry Expo, also known as the EldExpo, concluded in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province on Sunday, with intended cooperation deals exceeding 760 million yuan ($106 million).
(2026-08-24). Students begin new semester at three rebuilt schools in Xizang's Dingri. ecns.cn Three primary schools rebuilt after last year's 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Dingri County, Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, welcomed students Monday as the autumn semester began.
(2026-08-25). Houses damaged after tornado hits Aude in southern France. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-25). Indian police use water cannon at new protest over test paper leaks. geo.tv Students gesture as police use water cannons to disperse them, during a protest demanding cancellation of a civil services recruitment examination over allegations of question paper leaks and other irregularities, in Patna, India, August 25, 2026. — ReutersBHUBANESWAR: Police in…
(2026-08-25). Local Cops Flout Sanctuary Law to Help ICE Deport Immigrants. theintercept.com 
This story was reported and produced by Injustice Watch, a nonprofit newsroom in Chicago that investigates issues of equity and justice in the court system. Sign up here to get their Minutes after Riverton police officer Brad Herzog ran 31-year-old Daniel Torrez Perez's name through a law enforcement database one night in April 2025, his phone rang. It was the FBI. | "Every bell and whistle went off," said Jack Griffin, the agent on the other end of the line. | Herzog had pulled Torrez over for going 15 miles above the speed limit on…
(2026-08-24). China successfully launches 7 new satellites. ecns.cn China launched a Long March-6C carrier rocket on Tuesday at 11: 21 am Beijing Time from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province, successfully sending seven satellites into the planned orbit.
(2026-08-25). Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova appeals to CAS over four-year doping ban. aljazeera.com The Czech was issued a suspension in June after she did not submit her sample when notified by a doping control officer.
(2026-08-24). Forbes-backed sci tech contest brings projects to Tianjin. ecns.cn A Forbes-backed Sci Tech Innovation Competition in Tianjin on Monday drew about 200 representatives from government, business, academia and investment institutions.
(2026-08-24). Wuhan officer's patented restraint blanket wraps 90-kg man in 3 seconds. ecns.cn Police in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, recently used a portable stab‚Äëresistant restraint blanket to subdue a 90‚Äëkilogram intoxicated man in just three seconds, bringing him under control swiftly…
(2026-08-25). 'Enough is enough': Kenya nurses strike over pay and working conditions. aljazeera.com Shiru Kihara, a nurse in Kenya, explains why she and thousands of other nurses are on strike demanding fair pay.
(2026-08-25). Oil hits one-week low as investors shrug off US sanctions on Iran. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices fell more than 3% to a one-week low on Tuesday as traders shrugged off the latest US sanctions campaign against Iran, viewing economic pressure as posing less risk to oil supplies than a military escalation. | Brent crude futures were down $2.96, or 3.21%, to $89.21 a barrel at 0957 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was down $2.84, or 3.34%, at $82.17. | Both benchmarks hit their lowest levels since August 17. | Read: Govt raises petrol price by 39 paisas, HSD by Rs2.40 per litre for Aug 25 | The shift from military conflict to economic press…
(2026-08-25). What is US military aircraft doing in Moscow? Speculation rife on possible US-Russia talks. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A US military aircraft landed at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport on Tuesday, raising questions about why an American military transport plane travelled to Russia at a time when relations between Washington and Moscow remain strained over the Ukraine war.Flight tracking data showed that the aircraft, believed to be a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, flew from Riga in Latvia to Moscow. The aircraft was operating under callsign RCH4555 and carried registration 07-7181.According to flight tracking information, the plane left Riga at around 8: 50 am and reached Moscow shortly after 10 am. So far, there has been no…
(2026-08-25). Trump approval stays at 33% as American support for Iran war declines. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a back-to-school-themed event to highlight his administration's education policies, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 24, 2026. — ReutersPoll shows only 31% of Americans support US military action…
(2026-08-25). Do I Believe in Global Warming? wattsupwiththat.com A very strange question. Scientists rarely, if ever, use the term believe.
(2026-08-25). Ukraine Without US Envoys: Is Europe Preparing to Lead the War Effort? thinktank.pk Ukraine's 35th Independence Day carried a message far beyond national celebration. As President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed European leaders in Kyiv, the political picture surrounding the war was changing: Europe was increasingly demonstrating that support for Ukraine could not depend entirely on Washington's presence. The absence of US administration envoys from the Kyiv ceremony was particularly …
(2026-08-25). Houthis Prosecute UN, Civil Society Staff in Yemen. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The UN special envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, meets with local officials in Taizz, Yemen, February 12, 2024. | (C) 2024 Ahmad Al-Basha/AFP via Getty Images | Houthi authorities transferred at least six detainees to the Specialized Criminal Prosecution in Sanaa on August 23. Among them is a United Nations employee, a UN consultant, and three people who worked with international and local nongovernmental organizations.It's the latest move in the Houthis' campaign of arbitrary detention and enforced disappearances of dozens of UN staff and employees of Yemeni and international civil soci…
(2026-08-24). Chinese artists eye overseas concert boom. ecns.cn From Singapore to Vancouver, Mandarin pop stars are drawing crowds abroad, underscoring China's growing cultural reach. Jackson Wang, Zhou Shen and Silence Wang are among the artists leading the surge in overseas tours.
(2026-08-25). Trump veers from boredom to denial after six months of Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
At an impromptu press conference last week, United States President Donald Trump waxed lyrical about his helipad, his ballroom and his granite paving stones. The one thing he barely mentioned? The Iran war. | Six months after launching what he expected to be a lightning offensive, Trump appears bored or even in denial about the conflict as it puts a drag on his second presidency. | "Right now, the situation is so good," Trump replied when asked about Iran, after leading reporters on a tour of the White House's South Lawn to show off his latest renovations. | During the 36-minute event, Trump used the word "gra…
(2026-08-24). Nigerian content creator helps Chinese farm machinery reach overseas markets. ecns.cn Short videos posted by a Nigerian sales representative in eastern China's Zhejiang Province are helping a Chinese farm machinery producer reach overseas customers, with one TikTok post attracting more than 1.2 million views.
(2026-08-24). Xiamen launches investigation into disinfection firm accused of using toxic pesticide at restaurants. ecns.cn Authorities in Xiamen City, Fujian Province, have launched an investigation into a local disinfection company accused of using a highly toxic pesticide to disinfect popular chain restaurants.
(2026-08-24). Marigold oleoresin from Southwest China's Yunnan exported globally. ecns.cn The marigold harvest season is in full swing in Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. Following extraction and refinement procedures, high-quality marigold oleoresin is being exported to countries including Mexico, India, and Thailand.
(2026-08-25). US, South Korea agree to closely cooperate on resolving North Korea's nuclear issue. tribune.com.pk 
The United States and South Korea agreed to maintain close communication and cooperation in addressing North Korea's nuclear issue and promote peace on the Korean Peninsula, local media reported Tuesday. | The agreement was reached in a phone call Monday between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, said Yonhap News Agency, citing South Korea's Foreign Ministry. | A statement issued by the ministry did not mention whether the two top diplomats reaffirmed their commitment to North Korea's denuclearisation, despite their emphasis on the importance of cooperation on North K…
(2026-08-25). USAF C-17 Makes Extremely Rare Visit To Moscow. twz.com 
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(2026-08-25). One million Afghan children suffering 'life-threatening' malnutrition: UN. geo.tv An Afghan girl looks at the doctor as he measures her upper arm at the WFP-supported Qasaba Clinic, after an increase in malnutrition cases following the return of deported Afghans, in Kabul, Afghanistan, January 7, 2026.— ReutersOne million children in Afghanistan are suffering…
(2026-08-24). China's commercial freight volume hits 4.9 billion metric tons in July. ecns.cn China's commercial freight volume reached 4.9 billion metric tons in July, up 0.5% from a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Transport.
(2026-08-24). China-Europe freight trains deliver over 34,000 cooling appliances. ecns.cn Freight trains from Xi'an have shipped more than 34,000 air conditioners, fans and other cooling products to 15 European countries this year, meeting surging demand during a heatwave.
(2026-08-24). China-Belarus Swift Eagle-2026 joint army training concluded. ecns.cn The Swift Eagle 2026 joint training for airborne troops from China and Belarus concluded on Monday at a training center of the Chinese PLA Air Force, according to the Ministry of National Defense.
(2026-08-25). Rohingya refugees demand justice, dignity at Cox's Bazar protest. aljazeera.com The United Council of Rohingya refugee group says it organised the protest to highlight 'ongoing humanitarian crisis'.
(2026-08-25). Syria is testing a new security order: Has Pakistan found a place in it? unitedworldint.com By Dure Akram When Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani touched down in Pakistan on August 19, he did something far more consequential and penetrating than spelling an end to a 19-year gap in high-level diplomacy between Damascus and Islamabad. He publicly acknowledged that Syria was studying whether to join the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement …
(2026-08-25). Sharks having a whale of a time? onlineopinion.com.au Is it time to rethink our attitudes to protecting great whites? Has conserving whales boosted the number of predators in our waters? Maybe a cull is called for?
(2026-08-25). 'We can't breathe': Indonesians battle wildfire haze. aljazeera.com Wildfires are raging across Indonesia, affecting at least 10 provinces and blanketing communities in hazardous haze.
(2026-08-25). Wars, inequality, and poverty no longer confined to faraway places. onlineopinion.com.au Fragmented power, deepening inequality, climate stress, dying democracies, and weaponized information have fused into one global crisis; we can break the cycle if we only summon the will.
(2026-08-25). Activists converge on Twin Cities to unite on defending democracy. peoplesworld.org 
MINNEAPOLIS —Taking their cue from the successful mass anti-ICE protests in the Twin Cities early this year, thousands of activists converged on Minneapolis-St. Paul in late August to unite on defending democracy—and to strategize on how to do it. "We must take the lessons we have learned from the resistance in Minnesota, and around the …
(2026-08-25). Muslims celebrate Prophet Muhammad's birthday. aljazeera.com Muslims in Iraq, Libya and Morocco gathered for Mawlid al-Nabi, marking Prophet Muhammad's birthday…
(2026-08-25). Tehran's brutal 20-generation warning to Trump: Iran vows to make any enemy taste 'bitter failure'. hindustantimes.com Iranian Army chief Amir Hatami has issued a defiant warning to Washington, declaring that Tehran will not surrender territory or accept attempts to redraw the region's map. His remarks come as Trump tightens economic pressure on Iran, raising fresh questions over how far Tehran is prepared to go in resisting U.S. demands.
(2026-08-25). Communists of U.S., Britain, and Australia condemn AUKUS. peoplesworld.org 
HAVANA—On the sidelines of the 24th International Meeting of Communist and Workers' Parties, held in Havana in early August, representatives of the Communist Party USA, the Communist Party of Britain, and the Communist Party of Australia sat down together and emerged with a three-nation demand: Scrap the AUKUS nuclear submarine pact. The trilateral meeting, the …
(2026-08-25). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-25). Why Israel's calculations regarding Türkiye cannot succeed? unitedworldint.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist Israel's attack on the Abu Zuhur Military Air Base in northern Syria should not be viewed merely as a new link in the chain of conflict in Syria. The real significance of the attack is that, for the first time, Israel has made Türkiye's increasingly growing military, political, and strategic …
(2026-08-25). Pa. election 2026: What to know about the governor's race between Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity. whyy.org
(2026-08-25). How water becomes a weapon of war. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-25). Amid Houthi war, Iran civilian plane in danger in Saudi ally nation, sounds alarm. hindustantimes.com
(2026-08-25). Hormuz Catastrophe: Netanyahu Trump knew Risks, Escalated Anyway. juancole.com
(2026-08-25). Did Houthis rattle a US F-35 after Saudi drone downing? 7700 emergency report sparks questions. hindustantimes.com
(2026-08-25). Roadblocks and burning tyres in Libya protests over power cuts. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-25). The BBC's El Niño Apocalypse Friday. wattsupwiththat.com From THE DAILY SCEPTIC By Guy de la Bédoyère Friday, August 21st 2026 was a slow news day. You could tell because the BBC's Radio 4 6 O'Clock News led with the vacuous…
(2026-08-25). India dominate as Sri Lanka slip to 130-4. tribune.com.pk 
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka were 130-4 at lunch on day three of the second Test against India on Tuesday after Pasindu Sooriyabandara struck an unbeaten half-century to steady the hosts. | At the break Sooriyabandara was batting on 65 with Dhananjaya de Silva on four, with Sri Lanka trailing by 373 runs after India posted 503-9 declared in their first innings. | Resuming on their overnight score of 8-2, Sri Lanka were in early trouble when debutant Kamil Mishara (19) edged Prasidh Krishna behind to the wicketkeeper. | Sooriyabandara and Kamindu Mendis (32) fought back with an 87-run stand for the fourth wicket before M…
(2026-08-25). L'architettura italiana della pressione anti-russa. strategic-culture.su Quale posizione strategica sta costruendo l'Italia nel sistema internazionale attraverso il sostegno a Kiev? La guerra contemporanea non ha bisogno di una dichiarazione di guerra per produrre una logica di guerra. | Segue nostro La guerra che non si vede | Una guerra combattuta senza dichiararla ha un vantaggio: nessuno deve mai spiegare quando è cominciata. | La guerra russo-ucraina, sul campo, ha date, mappe, linee del fronte, ma intor…
(2026-08-24). Working group on cooperation between Belarus, Russia's Irkutsk to meet 25 August. eng.belta.by A Belarusian delegation has already arrived in the Russian region. It is led by Chairman of the Brest Oblast Executive Committee Piotr Parkhomchik.
(2026-08-24). Argentina: Basta Ya de violencia contra las comunidades originarias. indybay.org Argentina: Basta Ya de violencia contra las comunidades originarias. | NO al saqueo y la represión!
(2026-08-24). Bielorussia, respinta dall'Europa e dall'Occidente Collettivo, accolta dal campo multipolare e dal Sud Globale. strategic-culture.su La Bielorussia è solo geograficamente europea, chi ha deciso di espungerla dall'Europa politica ed economica è l'Unione Europea, inclusiva solo a parole, ostile nei fatti a chiunque non faccia atto di devozione al Moloch della guerra in ossequio alla NATO e della distruzione dello stato sociale in nome del più estremistico neo — liberismo.
(2026-08-24). PNG's tinder-dry Central Province and NCD struggle under El Niño. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea's Central Province is feeling the brunt of prolonged drought caused by the El Niño weather phase. Central and the National Capital District which is located within it, is extremely dry, its communities struggling with damaged crops and water sources in short supply. Port Moresby communities meanwhile…