(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). 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). 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). 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…
(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…
(2026-08-24). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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
(2026-08-25). 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). 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). 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…
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). 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). '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). 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.
(2026-08-24). 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). 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…
(2026-08-24). 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). 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, "
(2026-08-24). 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). Do I Believe in Global Warming? wattsupwiththat.com A very strange question. Scientists rarely, if ever, use the term believe.
(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). Houses damaged after tornado hits Aude in southern France. tribune.com.pk 
(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). 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). 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). 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…
(2026-08-25). 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.
(2026-08-25). 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). 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). 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…
(2026-08-25). 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). 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). '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.
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-25). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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…
(2026-08-25). 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.
(2026-08-25). 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…
(2026-08-25). 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). 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.
(2026-08-25). 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). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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).
(2026-08-25). 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). 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…
(2026-08-25). 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). Bannu police protest over transfer of seven K-P officials, boycott duties. tribune.com.pk 
(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…
(2026-08-25). 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). 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.
(2026-08-25). 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…
(2026-08-24). 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). 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). 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…
(2026-08-25). 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…
(2026-08-25). 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). Roadblocks and burning tyres in Libya protests over power cuts. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-25). How water becomes a weapon of war. aljazeera.com
(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). 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). Headlines for August 24, 2026. democracynow.org Iran Condemns U.S. Sanctions Ahead of Trump Administration's "Economic D-Day", Israel Continues Attacks on Gaza, with Children Among the Dead and Wounded, Israel's Ben-Gvir Celebrates Construction of Gallows Where Palestinians Will Be Hanged, Syria and Israel Hold U.S.-Brokered Talks Amid Israeli Strikes, "We Were Attacked": Canadian Premier Announces Retaliatory Tariffs After U.S. Halts Trade Talks, Federal Court Strikes Down Trump Administration's 75-Nation Visa Ban, Texas Lawmakers Call on ICE to Close Detention Camp Where 100+ Children Are Held, First Deportation Flig…
(2026-08-24). 'Shenstone 5' speak out after receiving light sentences in rare fair trial. thecanary.co 
The 'Shenstone 5′ anti-genocide activists have spoken out after receiving only conditional discharges for damaging a UAV Engines Ltd factory belonging to Israeli murder drone manufacturer Elbit. Shenstone 5: rare and fair trial The Shenstone 5 praised the judge for allowing them a fair trial — a rarity since the UK state's war on the […] | By
(2026-08-24). US $40 trillion debt problem becoming geopolitical: is Washington running out of room to sustain its global power. infobrics.org The US national debt has crossed $40 trillion amid the war with Iran, rising borrowing costs, and renewed inflation concerns. At the same time, Washington faces depleted munitions, stretched military deployments and historically low Strategic Petroleum Reserve stocks. As China diversifies away from US Treasuries and the euro and gold gain importance, the foundations of American power are facing new constraints.
(2026-08-24). Israel vs 'Muslim NATO': Middle Eastern 'Gordian knot' gets more entangled. infobrics.org Openly siding with Israel in its potential confrontation with Turkey would automatically antagonize the entire Muslim world, which is less than ideal for the US, especially now when it's also attacking Iran (which was also reportedly invited to the Mecca Pact, although its officials later denied it). It remains to be seen how America can apply its "controlled chaos" strategy in this particular case.
(2026-08-24). Against the False Symmetry of the Scissors: An Open Letter While Iran Resists an Illegal War of Aggression. mronline.org 
At this hour, solidarity begins with a clear demand: the United States and Israel must end their illegal war, and they must retreat.
(2026-08-24). Robert Kagan: Iran Now the Dominant Power in the Middle East. news.antiwar.com In a new op-ed, Robert Kagan argues that the war started by the US and Israel has resulted in Iran becoming the dominant power in the Middle East. "As a result, Iran has, with American help, completely reconfigured the power structure of the Middle East and the Persian Gulf," Kagan wrote in The Atlantic on …
(2026-08-24). Oil falls as US prepares to unveil new Iran sanctions. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices slipped more than $1 a barrel on Monday as investors took profits ahead of an expected announcement from Washington about imposing more sanctions on Iran that may further disrupt supplies from the Middle East. | Brent crude futures fell $1.23, or 1.3%, to $93.16 by 0829 PKT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $85.7 a barrel, down $1.36, or 1.6%. | Both contracts posted their second weekly gains last week, up more than 5%, as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran hit a stalemate, capping oil shipments through the Strait of ‚Å Horm…
(2026-08-24). Jeffries Secretly Met With Kushner to Find "Common Ground" on Immigration. truthout.org An explosive report has revealed that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a secret meeting with Trump administration power broker Jared Kushner to find "common ground" with the far right in the past weeks — as he made statements that could isolate the left-wing members of the House Democratic Caucus. The New York Times reported on Sunday that the two recently met in a space offered by… |
(2026-08-24). Israel Using White Phosphorus Munitions Increasingly Often in Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com in recent weeks, the Israeli military is using a growing number of incendiary munitions in its attacks on southern Lebanon, including the use of white phosphorus in and around populated areas, which is potentially in violation of international law. Israel has been confirmed to be using white phosphorus in southern Lebanon since the invasion began …
(2026-08-24). Iranian Officials Scoff at US Treasury Secretary's Threat of 'Economic D-Day'. scheerpost.com "Is this a victory or an admission of America's failure!?" asked Iran's deputy foreign minister. Jake Johnson Common Dreams Top Iranian officials on Monday ridiculed the Trump administration's threats of total economic warfare against the Middle East country, calling the US Treasury Department's proposed "financial offensive" an act of desperation as the costly conflict drags …
(2026-08-24). Cuba commemorates birthday anniversary of Yasser Arafat. radiohc.cu The Cuban Foreign Ministry on Monday commemorated the 97th anniversary of the birth of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, a symbol of the Palestinian cause. | "His friendship with Commander Fidel Castro and the Cuban people remains an expression of solidarity, brotherhood, and the struggle for justice," the ministry posted on social media. | Born on August 24, 1929, in Cairo, Egypt, Arafat was a politician who left an indelible mark on the history of the Middle East. His life was marked by a long struggle for the rights of the Palestinian people. | From his youth, he demonstrated a strong commitment to the cause,…
(2026-08-24). Surely now Canada must stand up to Washington's economic war on Cuba?! mronline.org 
It is long past time for Canada to apply the principle of economic sovereignty consistently.
(2026-08-24). Villa Clara: Mujeres Creadoras en Empresa de Telecomunicaciones realizaron su quinto evento. radiohc.cu Encontrar soluciones ante los problemas de la vida cotidiana, ser los horcones de sus familias, convertirse en hacedoras de ese ingenio que caracteriza a las cubanas y que se multiplica en estos tiempos duros de bloqueo recrudecido y cerco energético, esas fueron las esencias del Quinto Encuentro de Mujeres Creadoras de la Empresa de Telecomunicaciones Etecsa en Villa Clara, donde las trabajadoras del sector mostraron cuánto pueden lograr con resiliencia y amor. | Literatura, arte culinario con platos típicos acorde a las limitaciones económicas que vivimos y el arte de las manualidades fueron expuestos en un int…
(2026-08-24). Miguel Díaz-Canel in an interview with Folha de S.Paulo: "If my time comes, it will come. But it will not be with weakness and cowardice; it will be fighting" radiohc.cu In an interview offering data on the current effects of the blockade on Cuba, he denounces "the perversity of a government as powerful as that of the United States, which sacrifices the Cuban people in an attempt to subjugate a nation." | Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez stated that the 176 economic measures approved by the National Assembly, 75% of which already have legal backing, seek to strengthen the national economy and are not concessions to the United States nor an abandonment of the socialist construction process in the Caribbean country. | "The 176 economic measures announced are the result of…
(2026-08-24). Israeli Security Chief Ben Gvir's Murder Spree against Palestinian Civilians- "30 to 40 Every Night" scheerpost.com H. Scott Prosterman Informed Comment In a recent podcast interview with former Israeli hostage Ron Braslavski, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (Jewish Power Party) objected to the winding down of the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, and advocated targeted assassinations of Palestinian civilians. He said, "It's no secret, I disagree with the prime minister. …
(2026-08-24). As a Palestinian From Gaza, I Can Study Abroad in Safety, But Never Visit Home. scheerpost.com By Sara Awad This article was originally published by Truthout Our ability to study in safety is tied to a feeling of being emotionally trapped, for we are unable to return home. Since Israel's war began in Gaza, Palestinian university students have seen their education and futures upended. All universities have been damaged or destroyed, …
(2026-08-24). The Revolution Will Not Be Hashtagged. orinocotribune.com 
By BettBeat Media — Aug 22, 2026 | The digital hallucination of resistance in the age of live-streamed genocide. | Gil Scott-Heron told us in 1970 that the revolution would not be televised. He understood that the medium of television was not a neutral conduit for truth but a mechanism of control, a kind of narcotic that turned citizens into spectators and political life into entertainment. But Scott-Heron could not have foreseen the more perfect trap that awaited us: a system in which the spectators would believe themselves to be actors, in which the oppressed would mistake the expression of their anguish f…
(2026-08-24). Madhya Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Result Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh is releasing on its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' Round 1 Seat Allotment Result of NEET UG 2026 (Medical MBBS and Dental – BDS) Counselling today i.e. Thursday August 20, 2026.
(2026-08-24). Israel's Lobby: More powerful and more unpopular than ever. responsiblestatecraft.org The pro-Israel lobby is dominating American headlines during the current election because of its outsized role in competitive House and Senate races — a role that's drawn scrutiny as Israel's popularity among American voters declines.Eli Clifton and Ian Lustick's new book "
(2026-08-24). "Let Him Who Is Without Sin Cast the First Stone" : Hadith Criticism and the New Testament. muslimskeptic.com In Islam, Muslims revere the Prophet Muhammad Ô∑∫ as the best of creation and as God's Chosen Final Prophet and Messenger. One of the clearest manifestations of the reverence displayed towards him Ô∑∫ is the extraordinary level of care that Muslims developed around attributing words to him. It is known that the Prophet Muhammad Ô∑∫ …
(2026-08-24). "Unbought & Unbossed" : Angie Nixon on Winning Democratic Senate Race in Florida, DSA Membership & More. democracynow.org 
Progressive state Representative Angie Nixon pulled off a stunning victory in Florida last week, defeating the establishment-backed centrist candidate Alexander Vindman to win the state's Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Vindman, a former Army intelligence officer who testified during Trump's first impeachment trial, raised more than 16 times as much campaign money as Nixon. In November, Nixon will face incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody, who was appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to fill the seat of Marco Rubio when he resigned to serve as secretary of state. If elected, Nixon, w…
(2026-08-24). Home Affairs opens modern office at Cape Town Civic Centre. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs opens modern office at Cape Town Civic Centre | Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, officially opened a new modern Home Affairs office at the Cape Town Civic Centre on Monday. | "For too long, visiting Home Affairs has been associated with travelling long distances, standing in queues and losing hours of your day. Through our ambitious reform agenda, we are rapidly changing that experience, including here in Cape Town," Schreiber said. | The new office advances the vision of Home Affairs @ home by decentralising services and expanding access closer to places people already visit as part of thei…
(2026-08-24). Chinese president, Jordan's king attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Monday.
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Tuition boom adds to education burden for families. tribune.com.pk 
For Rozina Bibi, a resident of University Town, Peshawar, sending her two daughters to school is only the beginning of their monthly education expenses. | Both girls attend private tuition academies because Rozina says she is dissatisfied with the level of academic preparation available at government schools. She pays around Rs7,000 per subject for each child, with tuition for four subjects costing about Rs28,000. | "For a family with limited resources, Rs28,000 is a huge amount," Rozina told The Express Tribune. "We cannot easily afford it, but we are sacrificing other needs because we want our daughters to p…
(2026-08-24). Atlanta Offers A Model For Building Sanctuary. scheerpost.com By creating "Sanctuary Zones" that refuse to cooperate with ICE or police, a coalition in Atlanta is building the infrastructure to practice real community safety. Stephanie Guilloud Waging Nonviolence Atlanta community organizer Bassey Etuk opened a community defense workshop in June with a stark observation, and heads nodded around the crowded room. "Atlanta was a sanctuary …
(2026-08-24). New World Coming: The Living History of Black Radicalism Dr. Barbara Ransby. wibailoutpeople.org 
James Counts Early is joined by Barbara Ransby, historian, writer, activist in the Movement for Black Lives, and author of important texts like Making All Black Lives Matter: Reimagining Freedom in the Twenty-First Century (2018) and Eslanda: The Large and Unconventional Life of Mrs. Paul Robeson (2013). In this conversation, they discuss the important legacy …
(2026-08-24). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-24). Trabzonspor president reacts to Salah disallowed hat-trick goal. aljazeera.com Trabzonspor's president reacted in disbelief after Mohamed Salah had a goal disallowed in his first start for the club.
(2026-08-24). China explores new ways to combine solar power with agriculture. ecns.cn Solar panels are appearing above more and more farms across China as the country looks for new ways to pair renewable energy with agricultural production.
(2026-08-24). Amid budget crisis, French government prepares new attack on pensions. wsws.org As France's ruling elite prepares for the political return from summer recess and for the 2027 presidential campaign, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's government is preparing new social attacks on workers.
(2026-08-24). China approves private firm for satellite IoT trial. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has authorized Zhejiang Geespace to conduct a two-year commercial trial of satellite Internet of Things (IoT) services, marking a further opening of the sector to private firms.
(2026-08-24). EBALDC transition situation raises slumlord and eviction fears. indybay.org 2008 photo of some California Hotel tenants protesting against their evictions by the Oakland Community Housing, INC., a non profit housing developer that was dissolved.
(2026-08-24). India After July 2026 Gen Z Protests. ummid.com Can we expect a democratic resistance and change of the dispensation from an autocratic one to democratic one, the one upholding Indian Constitution and values secularism, democracy and inclusive nationalism?
(2026-08-24). How Jared Kushner Snookered Hakeem Jeffries. progressivehub.net JEET HEER | THE NATION…
(2026-08-24). Mamdani goes to court to block $10,000 bonus for NYC paraprofessional school aides. wsws.org Mamdani's lawsuit foreshadows a massive conflict between his supposedly "democratic socialist" administration and the powerful New York City working class, which includes hundreds of thousands of public school educators.
(2026-08-24). Sean Grayson, Cop Who Killed Sonya Massey, Dies In Prison [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: | The former Sangamon County sheriff's deputy who murdered According to
(2026-08-24). IIT Madras to offer MBBS, BDS courses soon: V Kamakoti. ummid.com IIT Madras, one of the pioneers in Engineering Education and Research which had two years ago launched School of Medical Sciences, will soon offer undergraduate courses like MBBS and BDS.
(2026-08-24). Régis 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.
(2026-08-24). Sunday Science: Bigger, Hotter Fires Are Slowly Erasing America's Great Forests. portside.org Sunday Science: Bigger, Hotter Fires Are Slowly Erasing America's Great Forests |
(2026-08-24). New Northern Bypass bridge swept away. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-24). South China's Zhuhai airport cargo port tops 15,000 tons in first year. ecns.cn Zhuhai Airport's international cargo port in South China's Guangdong Province has handled over 15,000 metric tons of international air cargo in the first year since it was temporarily opened to international freight operations.
(2026-08-24). Economic D-Day: Treasury Secretary Bessent Announces Operation Economic Outcast Against Iran. news.antiwar.com Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new economic war against Iran dubbed Operation Economic Outcast. "At President Trump's direction, the United States Treasury has begun Operation Economic Outcast, an unprecedented campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its enablers," Bessent said on Monday. "In the Second World War, D-Day marked the historic beginning of …
(2026-08-24). Dollar System In Crisis: The Real Reason The US Bailed Out Japan. scheerpost.com Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. The US intervention to prop up the yen is not just about Japan, but about a crisis in the dollar system. Washington doesn't want countries selling Treasury securities, as yields rise and global dedollarization grows. The US government quietly bailed out Japan this August. The US Treasury intervened in the foreign exchange …
(2026-08-24). Belarusian enterprises plan to sign contracts with partners in Russia's Irkutsk Oblast. eng.belta.by A representative delegation led by Governor of Brest Oblast Piotr Parkhomchik has arrived in Russia. The delegation includes officials, business representatives, and the heads of more than a dozen enterprises. A packed program has been arranged.
(2026-08-24). Trade unions voice criticisms and vow resistance to transphobic EHRC code. thecanary.co 
Several major trade unions have reportedly pledged that they'll resist the EHRC's transphobic code of practice, which came into force on 5 August. While the new guidance is desperately unclear, many organisations have quickly adopted trans-hostile policies, even where there is no legal requirement to do so. The news, first published in the Times, follows the […] | By
(2026-08-24). Tuesday 8/25: "I Care About Peace" Series: Visions of Peace from Youth. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oJo8eMR……
(2026-08-24). Quando uma sociedade comeàßa a se voltar contra os próprios filhos. strategic-culture.su O Ocidente Coletivo caminha para sua autoaniquilaàßà£o. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | Recentemente comentei em minh…
(2026-08-24). MCC NEET UG Round 1 Result 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) is releasing on its official website 'mcc.nic.in' Seat Allotment Result 2026 of MCC NEET UG 2026 (MBBS / BDS) Round 1 Counselling today i.e. August 19, 2026.
(2026-08-24). Hajj 2027 1st Waiting List of 6,864 Pilgrims Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has selected 6,864 pilgrims, in order of their number in the Hajj 2027 (Haj 1448H) Waiting List, and asked them to deposit Advanced Haj Amount to confirm their seats.
(2026-08-24). The physical activity paradox: not all forms of exercise lower your dementia risk — this type raises it. nationofchange.org 
Pooling 74 studies of more than 4.2 million people in 30 countries, researchers found leisure exercise cut dementia risk while active commuting was linked to a 10 percent higher risk.
(2026-08-24). Belarus' grain harvest reaches 8.6m tonnes. eng.belta.by As of 24 August 2026, grain harvest including rapeseed amounted to 8.593 million tonnes. Grain and leguminous crops (including rapeseed, without corn) have been harvested from 2,330,000 hectares or 94% of the areas (2,432,000 hectares in total).
(2026-08-24). Climate Breakdown: Storms of Dust and Sand. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Imagine you wake up one morning and look out your window. You see a sky of red, hear a ferocious blast of wind and watch as tree branches creak and crack. | No, the apocalypse ha…
(2026-08-24). Why IB World School Authorization for Harrow International School is Different? ummid.com Harrow International School New York has received authorization from the International Baccalaureate Organization as an IB World School for the Middle Years Programme.
(2026-08-24). Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Merit List Today – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing on its official website 'medicalug2026.mahacet.org' today i.e. Tuesday August 18, 2026 NEET UG 2026 Provisional Merit List of candidates who have registered for Admission in First Year Health Science Courses including MBBS and BDS.
(2026-08-24). Al-Nassr devastate Al-Riyadh as Ronaldo, Al-Amri, Felix, Gabriel shine. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saudi FC Friday August 21, 2026 defeated Al-Riyadh SC in the second match of the Saudi Pro League 2026-2027 (SPL 26/27) season played at Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Stadium in Saudi Capital Riyadh.
(2026-08-24). Makkah Quran Competition 2026 Male/Female Winners Announced – Full List. ummid.com Saudi National, Abdulrahman bin Mukhtar bin Ahmed Muhammad, and Jumana Shraitiyah (Jumanah Sharaityah) of Algeria have respectively won the Top Prize at the 46th Edition of the King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition or 2026 Makkah Quran Competition for Memorization, Recital and Explanation held at the Grand Mosque for males and females.
(2026-08-24). Belarus hosts around 160,000 visa-waiver travelers from Europe since 1 Jan 2026. eng.belta.by Since 1 January 2026, Belarus has welcomed 159,906 travelers from 38 countries included in the visa-waiver program.
(2026-08-24). China's Xi likely to visit India with big delegation for first time in seven years. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to attend next month's BRICS summit in New Delhi with a large delegation, three sources said, in what would be his first visit in seven years and a fresh sign of a thaw between the rivals. | India is hosting the September 12 to 13 summit, where Xi's presence would be watched less for the BRICS agenda than for what it signals about Beijing and New Delhi's efforts to stabilise relations after deadly border clashes in 2020. | "Chinese officials are busy finalising hotels and security protocols," one of the Indian sources with direct knowledge told Reuters. | Last year, India…
(2026-08-24). What Makes Shiva Dhaba the Best Dhaba to Visit? indybay.org Looking for a great place to enjoy pure vegetarian food during your journey? Discover what makes Rudr Shiva By Jagdeesh a popular choice for travelers seeking tasty North Indian food, comfortable family dining, clean surroundings, and convenient access near the Yamuna Expressway. Find out why it can be a perfect stop for your next meal.
(2026-08-24). Belarus' Gnedtchik, Arol claim world relay gold. eng.belta.by Mariya Gnedtchik and Anastasiya Arol claimed gold in the women's relay on the opening day of the UIPM 2026 Pentathlon World Championships in China..
(2026-08-24). Burnham and his pivots fall apart when you read the small print. thecanary.co 
If you've tuned into any political news in the last few days, you'll have heard the official Labour buzzword of the week: pivot. Prime minister Andy Burnham is apparently swivelling the party left so sharply you'd think he'd just spotted a late bus leaving the station and is sprinting to catch it. He's promising "a […] | By
(2026-08-24). Climbers escape rockfall crossing 'Death Pass' on Mont Blanc. aljazeera.com Footage filmed by a climber on Mont Blanc shows rocks cascading down the Goûter Couloir, known as 'Death Pass'. The clim…
(2026-08-24). GEF Proposes $140 Million Program to Strengthen Drought Resilience. nationofchange.org 
The Drylands and Drought Management Integrated Program would run from 2026 to 2030, and answers requests from parties to the UN desertification convention for the fund to give drought financing greater priority.
(2026-08-24). India crushes cockroach dissent as 'Fix Schools' campaign riles Modi. aljazeera.com The Cockroach Janta Party's 'Fix the Schools' campaign in India is facing pushback from BJP leaders and supporters.
(2026-08-24). Hira Qaiser crowned winner of 'Pakistan Idol' 2026. tribune.com.pk 
Hira Qaiser from Faisalabad was crowned the winner of Pakistan Idol 2026, taking home a cash prize of Rs1.5 million at the grand finale on Sunday. | Hira, who comes from a middle-class family, won over the audience and judges with her vocals and strong performances. The singer's journey reached an emotional climax during the grand finale, where Hira delivered a performance that cemented her position as one of the season's standout performers. | Presented with the winning award by host Shafaat Ali, Hira walked onto the stage while holding her baby boy, accepting the winning plaque with tears in her eyes. | The…
(2026-08-24). ICE terrorizes Haitians in Springfield, Ohio; imprisons 5-year-old boy in Texas. wsws.org The whereabouts of Pastor Gilbert Joubert Adrien and Victor Yonel remain unknown, while a five-year-old is imprisoned with his father in the Dilley concentration camp.
(2026-08-24). This week in history: August 24-30. wsws.org Israel assassinates PFLP leader Abu Ali Mustafa; Soweto student uprising builds into workers' general strike; United States and Philippines sign Mutual Defense Treaty; presidential decrees seek to stabilize Piłsudski regime in Poland.
(2026-08-24). China Ready to Properly Handle Sensitive Issues with India: Foreign Minister Wang Yi. infobrics.org China will continue to support India in hosting a successful BRICS summit this year, the state-run Xinhua news agency quotes Wang as saying…
(2026-08-24). Why are Turkish C-130 aircraft making repeated trips to Pakistan? Possible drone and air defence equipment deliveries in focus. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A series of Turkish military transport aircraft movements between Turkey and Pakistan has drawn attention after several C-130 Hercules planes were observed operating from two important Pakistan Air Force bases over a three-day period.According to intelligence inputs cited by India Today, Turkish Air Force C-130 aircraft made multiple sorties between August 19 and August 21. The aircraft were seen at Nur Khan airbase near Rawalpindi as well as Masroor airbase in Karachi.Officials tracking the activity reportedly found the frequency of the flights unusual, particularly because of the repeated movemen…
(2026-08-24). ILWU Workers Fight C&H Union Busting; Black Teamsters Demand Accountability. indybay.org On Pacfica's CRD, ILWU Workers Fight C&H Union Busting; Black Teamsters Demand Accountability; Dr. David Martin Charges DARPA, Fauci, and Congress in Cover-up of US Bioweapon Secrets…
(2026-08-24). Fight for Our lives Democracy Tour, Door County August 30-31, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-24). Police take command of Dir Levies. tribune.com.pk 
The Dir Levies Force has undergone what officials describe as historic administrative and operational reforms, with absent personnel brought back into service, staff posted outside the district recalled and the force's command structure placed under the police. As part of the reforms, personnel have been assigned to police stations and given regular belt numbers for the first time. | Deputy Commissioner and Commandant Dir Levies Force Manzoor Ahmad Afridi, who recently assumed charge, launched the reforms shortly after taking over. During an initial verification exercise, all Levies personnel were summoned for…
(2026-08-24). Support for people with drug addictions, horse fly havoc, advocates for the Caroline's Cart and more. whyy.org The Source episode seven explores a range of stories, including how people with drug addictions can receive holistic help in Philadelphia thanks to the efforts of Project HOME. Plus, learn about why advocates are pushing for more shopping carts for people with disabilities, how a horse fly brought havoc to America 250 years ago, why a program that helps remove lead paint in Delaware is in high demand and how Pennsylvania's whiskey tradition is growing. Finally, we visit PAWS in the Grays Ferry neighborhood, where the Philadelphia Welfare Society is the city's largest rescue partner. | WHYY News staffers Meir Rind…
(2026-08-24). US mulls new fees for H-1B visa applicants, move likely to impact Indians hard. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States has approved a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposal attributing certain fee submissions for H-1B visa applications on Wednesday. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs' approval of the plan (RIN: 1615-AD20) brings it closer to public release and implementation soon. | The DHS has begun proposing new fees for both the H-1B work visa programme and the F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, according to New York City-based immigration law firm Fragomen. | The proposals are still under review and the exact amounts are not public. However the development d…
(2026-08-24). Pa. election 2026: Voter guides, key races and more. whyy.org Who is on the ballot in Pennsylvania?: | Here's a look at the major races and who's running for which office: | Governor: | What does the governor do?: | As the commonwealth's chief executive officer, the governor oversees the operation of the state executive branch, which implements policies on everything from education and health to environmental protection, human services and beyond. | Every year, the governor proposes a state budget to the General Assembly, laying the groundwork for months of hearings and negotiations among lawmakers over major policies and how billions in taxpayer dol…
(2026-08-24). US can huff & puff, but without a political fix Iran won't come down. responsiblestatecraft.org The latest U.S. strategy in the Middle East is defined as one of "
(2026-08-24). "Get the Flock Out of SF" Message From Sunrise Movement. indybay.org As part of nationwide anti-Flock protests, Sunrise Movement Action in SF's ritzyist streets sends clear message to billionaire Flock investor Chris Larsen…
(2026-08-24). Germany hits 128 GW Peak of Solar Energy 6 Months Early, 20% of Grid. juancole.com By Edgar Meza | — | ( More than 6 million solar power systems are now installed in Germany, according to an analysis by BSW Solar. Despite…
(2026-08-24). Canada-US Trade Talks Collapse As Ottawa Walks Away. scheerpost.com News Desk, The Cradle. Pledges 'Dollar For Dollar' Tariffs. US tariffs of 50 percent on some Canadian goods have begun, as US-Canadian trade relations worsen since Trump's return The US has imposed a 50 percent tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, after last-minute trade talks between Washington and Ottawa fell apart late on 21 August. The …
(2026-08-24). Germany's Die Linke Takes a Stand. portside.org Germany's Die Linke Takes a Stand |
(2026-08-24). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Monday, August 24, 2026, 11: 42 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-08-24). Singapore PM shares tips for learning Chinese. ecns.cn Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, speaking in Chinese, underscored the importance of bilingual education and urged families to create environments where children can enjoy the language.
(2026-08-24). El-Sayed's GOP Opponent Attended 3 AIPAC-Hosted Fundraisers in 1 Day. truthout.org Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers reportedly attended three fundraisers hosted by AIPAC in one day this weekend as sources say that his allies are seeking ways to obscure the pro-Israel group's support from public view. Rogers, who is running against progressive Abdul El-Sayed, attended the AIPAC-hosted events in Los Angeles on Sunday — thousands of miles from home. |
(2026-08-24). Minnesota Unions Are a Threat to Trump's Authoritarianism. portside.org Minnesota Unions Are a Threat to Trump's Authoritarianism |
(2026-08-24). Racist Jake Lang Gets Beat Up By 'Spider-Man,' And The Internet Loves It [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: @I_amMukhtar / other | In today's episode of Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Just Ask Your Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman, white supremacy's most perpetually embarrassing, comically incelustrious advocate,
(2026-08-24). Anton Jà§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?
(2026-08-24). September 9, 2026, Kenosha: Demand a Data Center Moratorium! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-24). British Government is UK Lawyers for Israel's latest target. thecanary.co 
When the Israeli occupation recently announced a tender for the E1 settlement project, UK foreign secretary Miliband spoke out strongly. He called it "an unacceptable and destructive act", adding that settlements are a "flagrant breach of international law." The warning he issued was clear; E1 would separate the West Bank from East Jerusalem and threaten the […] | By
(2026-08-24). Ex-Reform councillor calls the party 'Mafia-esque'. thecanary.co 
Since 2025, Reform UK has been incredibly successful at winning local elections. What it's struggled with is holding on to its new councillors. The below clip from ex-Reformer Robbie Lammas gives you an idea of why that is: 'They're not a professional political party… it's mafia-esque.' @RobbieLammas explains why representing Reform UK as a councillor […] | By
(2026-08-24). Immersive imperial banquets in China dazzle foreign tourists. ecns.cn Cities across China are rolling out immersive imperial banquet experiences that combine courtly pageantry, theatrical performance, and multi-course feasts, drawing growing numbers of foreign visitors.
(2026-08-24). Jeffries-Kushner meeting: Democrats prepare deeper collaboration with Trump White House after election. wsws.org The meeting between the leader of the House Democrats and Trump's son-in-law and trouble-shooter shows the real unity of the corporate ruling elite against the working class.
(2026-08-24). ICRC president: At 77, the Geneva Conventions remain indispensable to humanity and global stability. icrc.org Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, to mark the 77th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 on August 12th.
(2026-08-24). Honoring William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr., 2026 International Underground Railroad Month. indybay.org Leidesdorff's legacy continued into the Gold Rush, when his American River lands became a contested geography of slavery and freedom. Although he died tragically on May 18, 1848, at the young age of 37, his presence shaped the political climate that ultimately led California to enter the Union as a free state. His life affirms that the Underground Railroad was not solely an Eastern phenomenon; it was a global system of Pan African mobility, legal strategy, and maritime resistance that reached all the way to the Pacific Rim.
(2026-08-24). Thursday 10/8: Money in San Francisco Politics: Who's Spending Big on the Election? indybay.org Internet Archive, 300 Funston Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118…
(2026-08-24). The Strategic Entrapment of Türkiye. unitedworldint.com By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli In recent months, pressure on Türkiye as a major global player has intensified. The United States is the big source of this pressure. Our Western allies are fully aware that Türkiye has become too powerful and independent to be controlled. It is precisely for this reason that machinations are being woven …
(2026-08-24). Appleton, Menasha, Neenah, Oshkosh September 5-12, 2026 Fight For Our Lives Democracy Tour. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-24). Xi stresses consolidating, expanding campaign on correct view of governance performance. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has emphasized the importance of consolidating and expanding the progress made in a Party-wide study and education campaign for establishing and practicing a correct understanding of governance performance.
(2026-08-24). Pentagon Spokesperson Admits There's a Secret Blacklist of Journalists. theintercept.com 
U.S. Central Command maintains a secret directory of journalists who have been blacklisted by the press office, according to an official with CENTCOM public affairs. The disclosure comes amid a
(2026-08-24). PM CARES: Trust is Earned Through Disclosure, Not Authority. ummid.com The strongest criticism of PM CARES is not that it is illegal or fraudulent, it is that it is insufficiently transparent for the scale of public trust it commands.
(2026-08-24). As AI agents act in unexpected ways, is 'rogue AI' really here? tribune.com.pk 
The idea of machines independently handling tedious everyday tasks — from answering emails to booking flights and making dinner reservations — has long been part of the vision for artificial intelligence. Now, that future is beginning to arrive, but with an unexpected catch: what happens when the machine does exactly what it was asked, just not in the way the user intended? | As AI moves beyond chatbots toward agents capable of taking actions in real-world systems, a string of recent incidents has intensified concerns over how much control humans will retain as the technology becomes increasingly aut…
(2026-08-24). PML-N wins six reserved seats, set to form AJK govt. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) won six of the eight reserved seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly on Monday, taking its total strength in the 53-member house to 32. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won the remaining two seats. | The PML-N previously had 25 members in the assembly. With the addition of its reserved-seat members and the support of the Awam Dast-e-Bazu, the party now has the numbers to form the next government in the region. | Polling was held for five seats reserved for women and one each for technocrats and ulema and religious scholars. | PML-N candidate Barr…
(2026-08-24). Ebola cases in DRC hit 5,515 as Pope Leo urges global action to save lives. aljazeera.com Case fatality rate climbs to nearly 48 percent in DRC, meaning almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying.
(2026-08-24). WHYY Newscast for Monday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-24). SF PUC Cited By Cal-OSHA For Putting LIUNA 261 Workers Lives In Danger. indybay.org SF Mayor Lurie's SFPUC was cited by Cal-OSHA for putting LIUNA 261 workers in danger. The agency ED also supported a racist frame-up against these workers after they complained about the health and safety issues.
(2026-08-24). Sci-tech innovations and regional specialties showcased at 34th Guangzhou Expo. ecns.cn The 34th Guangzhou Expo, underway in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, put sci-tech innovations and mountain-region specialties on display Saturday, serving as a platform for east-west cooperation that links the Greater Bay Area with Zunyi in Guizhou Province and the Three Gorges Reservoir Area in Chongqing.
(2026-08-24). Mass Banner Drop in Response to Fascist Banner Drop in Sacramento. indybay.org 12+ banners dropped in response to Patriot Front banner drop in Sacramento…
(2026-08-24). China's auto exports expected to surpass 10 million units in 2026. ecns.cn China's auto exports are expected to surpass 10 million units this year, industry insiders said recently at the 2026 Global New Energy Vehicle Cooperation and Development Forum (GNEV2026).
(2026-08-24). The deplorable extremism of the so-called 'moderates'. strategic-culture.su By Norman SOLOMON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Democratic base is fed up with a system that gives inordinate power to the wealth…
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Top anti-graft body vows more concrete measures. ecns.cn China's top anti-graft body has vowed to advance discipline inspection and supervision work with higher standards and more concrete measures in the second half of 2026, focusing on strengthening political oversight, combating grassroots corruption and enhancing coordination among supervisory bodies.
(2026-08-24). Support Global Voices Spotlight: Protest in democracy. globalvoices.org Protest is a fundamental right, a form of free expression, and a critical means of expressing dissentOriginally published on Protest is a fundamental right, a form of free expression, and a critical means of expressing dissent. Enshrined in
(2026-08-24). Retired Chinese cultural planner produces global acclaimed documentaries on Chinese railroad workers in U.S. using AI. ecns.cn A retired cultural event planner in China has turned to artificial intelligence to animate 71 historical oil paintings of Chinese railroad workers, producing two short documentaries that have drawn widespread attention on YouTube and rekindled public interest in a long-overlooked chapter of U.S. immigration history.
(2026-08-24). Zhejiang sets new record for ship-to-ship green methanol bunkering. ecns.cn The large methanol dual-fuel container vessel "COSCO SHIPPING LIBRA" completed a bunkering operation of approximately 5,500 metric tons of green methanol at the Meishan port area of Ningbo Zhoushan Port in east China's Zhejiang Province on Sunday, setting a new provincial record for ship-to-ship green methanol bunkering.
(2026-08-24). Don't Coddle For-Profit Insurers; Take Them On! scheerpost.com Dr. Rob Stone, Common Dreams. Or Why Paul Krugman Is Wrong About Medicare For All. As a physician, my life's goal is to practice medicine in a country where everyone has healthcare, everybody in and nobody out. Why not do battle with the insurance industry and their billionaire backers? There has to be a fight. Let's …
(2026-08-24). Gen Alpha protest across Madhya Pradesh over school mergers. ummid.com The school children, described as Gen Alpha, have now taken to the streets across Madhya Pradesh, raising issues affecting their education.
(2026-08-24). Another Black Man Found Hanging In North Carolina [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: N/A / Charlotte Metropolitan Police Department | Over the last year, there's been a disturbing rise in Black people being found hanged in southern cities. While a lot of the deaths have been ruled suicides, that hasn't stopped Black people across the country from being suspicious, especially with the frequency with which it keeps happening. Sadly, there's been another Black person found hanging, this time in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. |
(2026-08-24). West Bank: RSF condemns Israeli army over escalating violence against Palestinian journalists. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned and highlighted recent attacks and obstructions committed by the Israeli military against Palestinian journalists reporting from the occupied West Bank. In a statement, RSF says this targeted violence is aimed at preventing media professionals from doing their jobs. It also condemned the documented violence by extremist…
(2026-08-24). Independent Media the New McCarthyism. rightsanddissent.org The Trump administration has unleashed a McCarthyite crackdown on political dissent across the United States, and journalists who don't toe the official line are in the government's crosshairs. As is often the case in authoritarian repression of the press, independent and alternative media are the first to be attacked. The Trump administration has stopped journalists at the border and seized their phones, raided reporters' homes in search of their sources' information, and smeared political commentators as potential 'extremists' using guilt-by-association. | Defending Rights & Dissent has convened a panel of expe…
(2026-08-24). Lukashenko urges to restore trade with Arkhangelsk Oblast of Russia. eng.belta.by It is important we restore the level of trade with Arkhangelsk Oblast, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of Russia's Arkhangelsk Oblast Alexander Tsybulsky.
(2026-08-24). An Important But Limited Win Against Data Centers in Pennsylvania. progressivehub.net INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ACCURACY…
(2026-08-24). SPL 26/27: All eyes on Ronaldo as Al-Nassr gears up to take on Al-Riyadh. ummid.com All eyes are on Al-Nassr Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo as the defending champion gears up to take on Al-Riyadh football club Friday August 21, 2026 in the second match of the Saudi Pro League 2026-27.
(2026-08-24). Jessica Gonzalez on Paramount Merger, Isabel MacDonald and Steve Rendall (2008) on Islamophobia. scheerpost.com Janine Jackson FAIR This week on CounterSpin: It was not a shock when Donald Trump's Justice Department greenlit the merger of Paramount—owned by the scion of the Trump-adjacent Ellison family—with Warner Bros Discovery. Who cares if a single entity (that loves Donald Trump and all he stands for) controls a vast empire of the movies, cable TV and streaming …
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Shamas joins Pakistan's Asia Cup squad. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan have replaced injured wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi with Sadaf Shamas in their squad for the ACC Women's T20 Asia Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board said Monday. | Alvi reported pain in her posterior left knee, with scans later indicating a possible sprain. She is expected to undergo a rehabilitation programme lasting up to four weeks. | The national women's selection committee has added right-handed batter Shamas to the squad for the tournament in Dubai. | Shamas, who made her T20 international debut in January 2023, has played 12 WT20Is for Pakistan. | The Asia Cup will run from August 28 to Septembe…
(2026-08-24). 'Lanterns' Delivers Compelling Mystery And Solid Worldbuilding In Episode 2. newsone.com 
Source: HBO Max / HBO Max | [WARNING: This recap contains spoilers for episode 2 of Lanterns] | We're only two episodes in, and it's clear that Lanterns didn't come to play. They managed to pack so much into one hour of television without it feeling overstuffed. So let's just get into it, y'all. | I'm probably going to keep saying this every week, but dear lord, they nailed the casting of Hal and John. Kyle Chandler is Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre is John Stewart. The episode starts with Hal trying to teach John how to fly. John doesn't fly, but he does construct a bird that manages to stay alive even when Hal…
(2026-08-24). The Gaping Hole in El-Sayed's Progressive Agenda. portside.org The Gaping Hole in El-Sayed's Progressive Agenda |
(2026-08-24). Canada-US trade war: Who wins? Who loses? aljazeera.com Canada suspends US trade talks as Trump imposes 50% tariffs, with Ottawa vowing dollar-for-dollar retaliation.
(2026-08-24). Fight the Bankers Not Iran! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-24). Australian Industrial Workers Rank-and-File Committee demands freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "I call for the immediate release of Bogdan Syrotiuk. His only crime has been fighting for the unification of Ukrainian and Russian workers to oppose a war that comes at the expense of those workers through their pockets and blood."
(2026-08-24). Trump Asked SCOTUS To Let Him RIG the Midterms. portside.org Trump Asked SCOTUS To Let Him RIG the Midterms |
(2026-08-24). How Israel's efforts to expel UNRWA from Jerusalem and crack down on West Bank refugee camps are connected. mondoweiss.net 
As Israeli forces move to take over remaining UNRWA facilities in Jerusalem, residents of Qalandia and Shufaat refugee camps fear the assault on the UN agency is linked to the ongoing Israeli military crackdown on the camps.
(2026-08-24). Monday 9/14: "Ghost in the Machine" : Doc Film on Fascist Eugenic Roots & Dangers of AI Technology. indybay.org KQED Independence Lens broadcast premiere | Will also be available through PBS Passport; and currently available to rent directly through documentary website…
(2026-08-24). Manchester United mauled by The Tigers in Hull. thecanary.co 
Hull City marked their Premier League return with a controlled, confident and fully deserved 2-0 win over Manchester United at the MKM Stadium, delivering a jolt to Michael Carrick's side on the opening weekend. First‚Äëhalf goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy exposed United's defensive frailties and set the tone for an afternoon where the […] | By
(2026-08-24). $19 billion projects signed at Hohhot Green Computing Conference. ecns.cn The 2026 Green Computing Power Conference opened Saturday in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, with 13 projects worth 136.1 billion yuan ($18.85 billion) signed across Hohhot and Ulanqab.
(2026-08-24). China Daily, collaborations, media education and Pacific outreach. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By David Robie, editor of Asia Pacific Report Some years ago when I headed the Pacific Media Centre that I founded at Auckland University of Technology, we ran a postgraduate internship programme at the China Daily in Beijing. It was part of a professional development exposure platform that also included Jakarta in Indonesia and…
(2026-08-24). Monday 10/5: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 10 Candidate Forum. indybay.org Providence Baptist Church, 1601 McKinnon Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124…
(2026-08-24). Trump Sanctioned ICC Officials to Shield Israeli Leaders. Rights Groups Sued. truthout.org The United States has long endeavored to undermine the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Donald Trump has taken the assault to a new level with punishing sanctions against those who seek to hold accountable individuals who commit the most atrocious crimes. On February 6, 2025, Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14203, Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court… |
(2026-08-24). Costs of Electric Vehicles and Battery Systems in ASEAN. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Electric vehicles have been synonymous with eco-friendly modernity and are seen as integral to the future of sustainable transport. For ASEAN countries faced with air pollution issues, increased oil imports, and climate obligations, a shift towards electric propulsion represents an opportunity for sustainable development. Many of the ASEAN nations have adopted …
(2026-08-24). Tamil Nadu NEET UG Round 1 Result 2026 Date Changed. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has revised the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 schedule as per which the MBBS and BDS Round 1 Allotment Result 2026, supposed to be published today i.e. Friday August 21, will now be released after six days.
(2026-08-24). Bessent threatening Iran with an 'economic D-Day' shows he's panicking as US bonds sell off. thecanary.co 
The US Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, wrote an opinion piece for the Financial Times in which he threatened an "economic D-Day" for Iran, but Yanis Varoufakis has interpreted the bizarre rhetoric as a sign that Washington is not just panicking but has slipped into outright despair. Bessent: panicking This all happened while Bessent's efforts […] | By
(2026-08-24). WHYY Newscast for Monday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-24). Belarus' PM, Russia's Gazprom chief discuss gas cooperation prospects. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Turchin is on a working visit to St. Petersburg today.
(2026-08-24). Does Canada Really Want the "Benefits" of Becoming America's 51st State? thinktank.pk US President Donald Trump has once again turned the Canada-US trade dispute into something much bigger than a disagreement over tariffs. After negotiations collapsed, Trump argued that Canada wants "the benefits of being a state, without being one." The comment reinforces his repeated suggestion that Canada should become the United States' 51st state. Canada clearly …
(2026-08-24). Sunday 8/30: Jumping Red Hill hosts Congressional candidates. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2026-08-24). Beijing E-Town to host Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in April. ecns.cn The 2027 Beijing E-Town Humanoid Robot Half Marathon will be held on April 18, 2027, with global recruitment for participating teams now underway, organizers announced at the closing ceremony of the 2026 World Robot Conference.
(2026-08-24). How many floods must we witness before we admit we are fools? mronline.org 
The water will recede. It always does. What matters is what we do in the months it leaves us.
(2026-08-24). Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball from Mexico sells for $3.35m. aljazeera.com Maradona's 1986 World Cup ball sold for $3.35m. He used his hand to score against England, dubbing it the 'Hand of God'.
(2026-08-24). Murky Australian "foreign interference" arrest used to promote war against Russia. wsws.org A young man has been arrested on charges of foreign interference for allegedly trying to communicate information relating to Ukrainian military operations to individuals "he believed" were connected to Russian intelligence services.
(2026-08-24). Monday 8/24: Free Yaakub Phone Banking. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ne-1zl9……
(2026-08-24). Talk World Radio: Finland Is Obeying Trump. It's Not Going Well. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about how obeying Trump's demand to move mountains of money into militarism is working out for European nations that had been doing much better than the United States in health and happiness by spending money on things other than wars. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-08-24). Xinjiang's Horgos Port sees over 6,000 Chinese freight trains to Europe, central Asia. ecns.cn The Horgos Port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has handled more than 6,000 China-Europe and China-Central Asia freight trains so far in 2025, transporting over 10 million metric tons of cargo.
(2026-08-24). From Memphis to Gary, Black Communities Are Being Left in the Dark. capitalbnews.org 
In the pews of a Memphis, Tennessee, church on Monday morning, the Rev. Earle J. Fisher wasn't getting a headstart on next Sunday's sermon, he was preparing a resource hub. "This can't be my normal Monday because like so many others, we're without power," said Fisher, who teaches at LeMoyne-Owen College, an HBCU in Memphis. …
(2026-08-24). This Clown Sex Party Creampied 12 Brave Souls in DTLA (for Charity). lataco.com Bong hit contests, rideable strap-ons, and creampies (not that kind) raged at 99 Warehouse.
(2026-08-24). Exhibition hall for China's language resources protection project opens in central China's Changsha. ecns.cn The Exhibition Hall of the Achievements of "Yubao Project", a China's language resources protection project, officially opened in Changsha, Hunan Province, on Monday.
(2026-08-24). In Defeat for AIPAC, Aisha Wahab Wins House Seat, Becoming First Afghan American in Congress. democracynow.org 
Progressive California state lawmaker Aisha Wahab made history last week in a special election that will make her the first Afghan American in Congress. Wahab overcame a flood of attack ads from pro-Israel groups to beat her Democratic rival, Melissa Hernandez, in a race to replace disgraced Congressmember Eric Swalwell, who resigned in April amid allegations of sexual misconduct. | Wahab tells Democracy Now! she appreciates voters in her district for "seeing through" the "lies that were spread by AIPAC," referring to the powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee. She also discusse…
(2026-08-24). Macron Meets MBS: Is France Challenging America's Grip on Saudi Arabia? thinktank.pk At first glance, Emmanuel Macron welcoming Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Paris alongside an e-sports championship might look like an unusual combination of politics, entertainment and technology. It is anything but accidental. Mohammed bin Salman's two-day visit to France on 23—24 August comes at a moment when the Middle East is experiencing extraordinary …
(2026-08-24). Good Law Project leader hits resists "intellectually dishonest" Daily Mail smear piece. thecanary.co 
Jolyon Maugham KC has hit back at an attack piece against his non-profit Good Law Project (GLP) published in the Daily Mail. On 23 August, Maugham posted: I've seen some astonishingly stupid attack pieces in the Mail in my time but this one really does take the biscuit. It's based on something we put out three […] | By
(2026-08-24). The Postal Service issued its mail ballot rule on Friday night while a court order blocking it was still in force. nationofchange.org 
Judge Indira Talwani has given the government until 8 a.m. Tuesday to respond, or take a restraining order that stops the rule reaching the Federal Register on Wednesday.
(2026-08-24). Thursday 8/27: Atrocity Inc. — Film Screening; Post Q&A Discussion with the Filmmaker. indybay.org Zoom | masspeaceaction.org/event/atrocity-inc-s……
(2026-08-24). 'Brand new heart': Kingswood Community Center the latest jewel in rejuvenation of Wilmington's Riverside. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Logan Herring gushes as he leads a small group of visitors through the massive and sparkling new Kingswood Community Center that will open this fall in Wilmington's "Ready to be wowed?" he asks the group, which includes U.S. Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., members of her staff and a WHYY News reporter. "You're going to be, like every 5 feet. So come this…
(2026-08-24). Zelensky Continues To Oppose Wartime Democracy Amidst Escalated Election Demands. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing mounting pressure to hold elections. The Ukrainian leader was elected to a five-year term in 2019, which expired in May 2024. Last week, Ukraine's former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov publicly called for elections, breaking what has been characterized as a "wartime taboo" within the nation's elite. He continued to …
(2026-08-24). Event Passed: Protest Whole Foods Goat Milk Supplier's Cruelty. indybay.org Activists to Protest Whole Foods Goat Milk Supplier's Cruelty with Giant "Bloody" Milk Carton and "Die-In"
(2026-08-24). NERSA registers 124 renewable energy facilities. sanews.gov.za NERSA registers 124 renewable energy facilities | The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has registered 124 renewable energy generation facilities during the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year. | The solar and wind facilities have a combined 804 MW of total capacity with an investment value estimated at R20.18 billion. | "NERSA processed the applications for the registration of the 124 generation facilities within an average of 10 working days. | "This is an improvement from the 2025/26 financial year's first quarter, during which 111 applications for registration were processed within an…
(2026-08-24). Segal's speech code meets the law Justice Fagan wrecks Canberra's Israel exception. asiapacificreport.nz The Israel lobby wrote itself a dictionary. Governments adopted it, regulators enforced it and police made arrests under it. Then it met a judge who required evidence, and it collapsed in an afternoon. Andrew Brown on Australia's Fagan judgment for Michael West Media. COMMENTARY: By Andrew Brown Justice Desmond Fagan's Supreme Court decision in the…
(2026-08-24). Crime And Punishment In America Screening and Panel Discussion. whyy.org Join WHYY for a special screening of the documentary series Crime and Punishment in America and a panel discussion with Lynn Novick (series director) and DA Larry Krasner.
(2026-08-24). Thursday 11/12: 29th Anniversary San Francisco Transgender Film Festival. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3117 16th St, | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-08-24). Desperate Climate Crisis Cultists Turn to OnlyFans for 'Sexy' Messaging. wattsupwiththat.com Meanwhile, Statistician William Briggs has crunched the numbers and shows we have reached "peak climate change". From Legal Insurrection Posted by Leslie Eastman Last week, I reported that CNN's chief data…
(2026-08-24). BOOK REVIEW — 'Railroaded: A Motorman's Story of the New York City Subway'. mronline.org 
This book is a great tale of the lives of working-class New Yorkers.
(2026-08-24). Sunday 9/6: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-08-24). What Is the Most Popular Leadership Style? indybay.org Discover what the most popular leadership style is and why democratic leadership is widely valued. Learn about its key qualities, benefits, decision-making approach, teamwork, communication, and role in building trust and stronger communities.
(2026-08-24). Karnataka UGCET, UGNEET 2026 Allotment Results: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is releasing on its official website 'kea.kar.nic.in' Karnataka UGCET 2026 Second Round and Karnataka UGNEET 2026 First Round Provisional Allotment Results of the Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy, Architecture, Farm Sciences (Agriculture/Veterinary and others) students who had registered for admission in undergraduate courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-24). Belarusian PM headed to St. Petersburg on working visit. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Turchin is set to meet with Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Management Committee of Gazprom to discuss long-term cooperation in the gas sector.
(2026-08-24). US Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills Two. news.antiwar.com US Southern Command announced it conducted a strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and killed two people suspected of trafficking narcotics. "Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere executed a lethal kinetic strike on a low-profile vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific," SOUTHCOM posted on X Monday. "Confirmed intelligence revealed …
(2026-08-24). 2026 Atlantic Cyclone Energy Index Running At 85% Below Normal! wattsupwiththat.com Not surprisingly, there are lots of natural reasons explaining why dramatic storms aren't materializing. But when ther storms do show up, the natural reasons disappear and it all gets blamed on human GHG.
(2026-08-24). Korea Varsity Researchers Develop Electromagnetically Controllable Gene Switch. ummid.com A team of researchers at Dongguk University, South Korea has developed a novel electromagnetic field (EMF) responsive gene switch which represents a powerful non-invasive platform for gene research and therapy.
(2026-08-24). Western water fight also impacts power generation. wattsupwiththat.com From CFACT By Duggan Flanakin Back in May, Lake Mead had already dropped to 1,050 feet above sea level, which was 25 feet below its critical level of 1,075 feet….
(2026-08-24). Human-caused Nevada wildfire forces 42,000 people to evacuate. aljazeera.com A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced 42,000 people to evacuate and put another 45,000 on alert.
(2026-08-24). The story of Born to be Alive continues: protecting the Tibetan antelopes'journey home. ecns.cn During the annual migration of Tibetan antelopes, instructor Cairen Naobu of the Wudaoliang Police Station and his colleagues conduct continuous monitoring, manage traffic and reduce noise to ensure the animals can safely cross their migration corridors.
(2026-08-24). Javier Moreno Zacarés: 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 Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-08-24). 'A Polar Bear on an Iceberg? Here's This Picture of Catastrophe and You've Totally Depoliticised It'. bylinetimes.com 
: | Fires burn in Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, England this summer. Photo: Cannock Police |
| HM: Asad, last August you became the first person of colour to lead Friends of the Earth, as its chief executive, in its more than 50-year history. You've previously had roles at Amnesty International UK and War on Want. Fighting injustice is clearly threaded through your journey. How did your background and upbringing shape you as a political activist?: | AR: I was born in Pakistan and my parents came to the UK as economic migrants. They ended up in the north-west of England, where a lot of pe…
(2026-08-24). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-24). Wednesday 8/26: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-08-24). Burnham's 'Climate Tsar' Has Racked Up 250,000 Air Miles on Taxpayer-Funded Flights. wattsupwiththat.com In a New Statesman interview in 2021, she admitted that "the carbon footprint wrapped up in my social and professional identity is a source of deep discomfort".
(2026-08-24). Media freaks out because Burnham wears polo shirt. thecanary.co 
On Sunday 23 August, Andy Burnham visited Ukraine. And his first trip to the besieged nation has given the UK media the perfect opportunity to once again demonstrate how ridiculous they are: Call me old-fashioned if you like, but a zip-up polo shirt on a visit to a warzone? What on earth is he thinking? […] | By
(2026-08-24). Damascus demands Israeli withdrawal as US-brokered talks seek to stop strikes on Syria. geo.tv Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani looks on during an interview with Reuters in Damascus, Syria, August 22, 2026. — ReutersTalks aim for halt to Israeli strikes, arrests, targeted operations.Both sides discuss reviving talks that could lead…
(2026-08-24). Symbols of Fascism During National No ALPRs Week. indybay.org Organizations allied in protesting surveillance devices that are used to violate Fourth Amendment protections from unreasonable search are united in the Safety Over Surveillance coalition. On August 20th they rallied in front of Palo Alto's City Hall.
(2026-08-24). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-24). Storia critica del progetto di Difesa Comune Europea: da ReArm Europe alla Guerra-senza-fine. strategic-culture.su Terzo tempo della nostra analisi critica alla difesa europea. Il doppio choc del 2022-2025 — conflitto in Ucraina e ritorno di Trump — ha riportato la difesa al centro della politica europea con un'urgenza che non si vedeva dal 1954. | Segue nostro La coalizione dei volenterosi | Terzo tempo della nostra analisi critica alla difesa europea. | Il doppio choc del 2022-2025 — conflitto in Ucraina e ritorno di Trump [mdash…
(2026-08-24). De la Espriella claims 123,700 barrels stolen monthly from Colombia's state oil company. colombiareports.com Oil thieves from north Colombia would be stealing at least 123,700 barrel of gasoline, diesel and naphtha, a month, claimed President Abelardo de la Espriella. According to De la Espriella, the theft of the refined oil products that wee imported or produced by state-owned oil company Ecopetrol "is utterly alarming, and demands an immediate and …
(2026-08-24). The Ugliness Of Latin America's Angry Tide. scheerpost.com Vijay Prashad, BreakThrough News. Across Latin America, the angry tide is attempting to transform society itself. Not merely enact this or that legislation. In August, right-wing billionaire Abelardo de la Espriella took office as Colombia's president and vowed to move an agenda of the far right even though he won by less than a percentage point …
(2026-08-24). Brighton start Premier League season with rout of 10-man Villa. tribune.com.pk 
Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday. | It took the Seagulls just eight minutes to open the scoring as Maxim de Cuyper forced an own goal from Victor Lindelof before the Belgian made it 2-0 10 minutes later. | Europa League champions Villa, who finished fourth in England's top-flight last season, then capitulated completely as Jack Hinshelwood struck two goals in as many minutes to put Brighton 4-0 up. | To make matters worse for the visitors, Unai Emery's side were reduced to 10 men following a red card for Joao Gomes, who…
(2026-08-24). Bou Craa e il colonialismo delle risorse nel Sahara Occidentale. strategic-culture.su Nel Sahara Occidentale un nastro trasportatore lungo quasi cento chilometri collega la miniera di Bou Craa all'Atlantico. Costruita durante il colonialismo spagnolo e oggi controllata dal Marocco, questa infrastruttura sintetizza mezzo secolo di decolonizzazione incompiuta, occupazione territoriale e sfruttamento delle risorse sahrawi. | Segue nostro Nel deserto del Sahara Occidentale una linea chiara attraversa la sabbia per quasi cento…
(2026-08-24). Thursday 9/3: Solidarity Presence in the West Bank: Report back. indybay.org Private home: 1925 Hudson St, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States…
(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…
(2026-08-24). Liga holders Barcelona crush Elche. tribune.com.pk 
Spanish champions Barcelona cruised to a 5-0 win over Elche on Sunday in their La Liga opener with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scoring twice each and Anthony Gordon setting up two goals on his debut. | Earlier, Atletico Madrid salvaged a 2-2 draw against Villarreal despite having defender Robin Le Normand sent off. | After watching Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid defeat Espanyol 2-1 on Saturday with a late winner, Barcelona's display warned the Portuguese coach that the Catalans will not relinquish the title easily. | Karim Adeyemi also struck on his debut as Barca made light work of a vulnerable Elche side at the M…