theintercept.com (2026-08-31). Israel Detains Workers Helping Protect Palestinians From SettlersThe Israeli military's actions that night against the workers stand as an example of the Israeli government's broader role in and response to settler violence in the occupied West Bank ' emboldening the settlers' lawless behavior as they forcibly displace Palestinians from their homes and land.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-08-31). Iran Targets US Forces across UAE, Jordan in Retaliation for Larak Attack
The Iranian Army said suicide drones targeted US troops and helicopters at Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE in retaliation for Sunday's attack on Larak Island.
The IRGC launched ballistic missiles and drones against US military positions at King Hussein and Al-Azraq bases in Jordan, reporting "heavy damage."
(2026-08-31). US resumes bombing of Iran. wsws.org US forces bombed Iranian territory early Sunday for the first time in a month, striking two rocket launchers on Iran's Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
theintercept.com (2026-08-31). TomDispatch: Ecocide in IranAlongside death and destruction that has killed or wounded tens of thousands of Iranians, the U.S.–Israeli war has caused massive environmental devastation. By March, attacks had already resulted in more than 300 incidents of potential environmental harm, documented across 12 countries
(2026-08-31). Oil rises over 3% as US, Iran resumes military attacks. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose more than 3.5% on Monday after the US attacked an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran said it had retaliated, as their conflict extended into its sixth month. | Brent crude futures were up $3.15, or 3.58%, to $91.25 a barrel at 0903 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was up $2.96, or 3.55%, to $86.36. | Read: Oil on track for weekly loss even as Iran tensions simmer | US forces struck two launchers on Iran's Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first known American strikes on the ‚Å country since l…
(2026-08-31). Faculty At Elite US Universities Linked To National Endowment For Democracy. popularresistance.org The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a CIA off-shoot that was founded in 1983 with the purpose of advancing political propaganda and U.S. regime-change operations. | The NED routinely supports dissidents and highlights human rights abuses occurring in countries that are geopolitical rivals of the U.S., like China, Iran and Russia, or socialist countries that have tried to assert control over their natural resources, like Cuba, Venezuela and North Korea. | Meanwhile, the NED is silent about the human rights abuses that occur in countries like Ukraine, Israel, Bangladesh, Kenya, Rwanda, Syria or others who…
(2026-08-31). The Transnational Technocratic Machine: Class War Behind The Flags. popularresistance.org The story sold to populations is that the United States, China, Russia, and Iran are locked in geopolitical rivalry, each building separate military-industrial systems to confront the others. That narrative conceals the deeper structure. The weapons carry national markings. The technological base that makes them possible does not. Semiconductors, sensors, power electronics, microcontrollers, RF components, machine tools, and industrial equipment move through the same global commercial networks. Components pass through distributors, brokers, front companies, and third countries before they appear in missiles, dron…
(2026-08-31). Iranian president arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO summit, meets Indian PM Modi on sidelines. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek on Monday for a two-day visit to attend the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. | Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday, ANI news agency reported, the first meeting between the two leaders in two years. | Pezeshkian was accompanied by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iran's state-run news agency IRNA reported. | During the visit, Pezeshkian will hold bilateral talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on the sidelines of…
(2026-08-31). UAE reserves 'right to respond' to Iranian drone attack, calls it a 'dangerous escalation'. tribune.com.pk 
The United Arab Emirates condemned an Iranian drone attack on Monday as a "dangerous escalation" and a flagrant violation of its sovereignty. | The UAE reserves the right to respond, its foreign ministry said on Monday. | The military's air defences intercepted the Iranian drone over UAE territorial waters, the foreign ministry added. | Earlier, the UAE defence ministry said its air force engaged a drone over its territorial waters that had come from Iran | It did not provide further details on the drone, including whether it was shot down or its intended target. | Iranian state TV reported that its army had a…
(2026-08-31). Why Is the US Bombing Iran While Escalating Economic Pressure? thinktank.pk Washington's latest move against Iran appears contradictory. On one side, the United States is intensifying what it describes as an economic campaign designed to isolate Tehran financially, restrict its oil revenues and pressure foreign companies and banks dealing with Iran. On the other side, American forces have just launched their first strike against Iranian targets …
(2026-08-31). Is Iran's Kharg Island Under Attack? Trump Offers No Evidence. moderndiplomacy.eu Trump Claims Kharg Island Is Being Destroyed U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iran's Kharg Island was being "blown to smithereens", but provided no details or evidence to support the claim. His post was accompanied by a dramatic video showing explosions, which Reuters found was most likely AI generated. There was no independent …
(2026-08-31). Highest Gasoline Prices ever in Aug., as US-Iran Tit for Tat Strikes Continue. scheerpost.com Juan Cole Informed Comment The military front in the US war on Iran had been quiet in August, but on Sunday the US launched missile attacks on Larak island in southern Iran. The US military said that it targeted rocket launchers that were observed to be readied for deployment of mines. Iranian authorities said some of their …
(2026-08-31). Trump Accused of Using Iran War Energy Crisis as 'Cover for a Resource Grab' in Venezuela. scheerpost.com "Oil reserves in Venezuela will do nothing to lower families' bills today," said one campaigner. Joaje Johnson Common Dreams President Donald Trump was accused over the weekend of exploiting an energy crisis of his own creation to make the case for what he dubiously characterized as "the biggest oil deal in world history" with Venezuela, a country that the US illegally attacked …
(2026-08-31). Iran attacks US military targets in Jordan after American strike on Larak Island. geo.tv
(2026-08-31). Trump's tariffs are affecting guitar builders and musicians. indybay.org The fantastic handmade Pikasso guitar for the great jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, built by luthier/guitar builder Linda Manzer.
(2026-08-31). Nurses Have Had Enough! In Palo Alto Action NNU CNA Nurses Demand That Palantir Be Purged. indybay.org Hundreds of NNU CNA nurses rallied and marched at the Palantir offices in Palo Alto on August 27, 2027 to demand it be purged from the hospitals and the end of Palantir supported fascist raids and incarceration of immigrants and the genocide in Gaza and wars in Lebanon and Iran.
(2026-08-31). Australian ruling elite demands stepped-up assault on opposition to Gaza genocide. wsws.org Military-intelligence chiefs and the Murdoch media have complained that the witch-hunting Royal Commission into Antisemitism did not go far enough in persecuting the pro-Palestinian movement.
(2026-08-31). Wednesday 9/2: Film: Gaza Genocide Frontline Hospitals & the Humanitarian Doctors. indybay.org Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mtn. View | 2575 California St. Suite 601, Mountain View, CA, 94040 | Rialto Cinemas Elmwood | 2966 College Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103 | Smith Rafael Film Center | 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, CA, 94901 | The New Parkway Theater…
(2026-08-31). Saturday 8/29: "American Doctor" Film: Gaza Genocide Frontline Hospitals & the Humanitarian Doctors. indybay.org Alamo Mountain View | 2575 California St. Suite 601, Mountain View, CA, 94040…
presstv.co.uk (2026-08-30). Nepal-Tibet flood death toll hits 750 as 3,000 remain missingThe death toll in Nepal and Tibet from last week's catastrophic floods hit 750 on Sunday with 3,044 missing, authorities said, while rescuers moved to higher ground as rain swelled river levels.
africa.businessinsider.com (2026-08-30). South Africa takes its fight against Israel to the next level with fresh evidence at ICJ The ICJ has issued three legally binding provisional-measures orders against Israel aimed at protecting the rights of Palestinians under the Genocide Convention.
Pretoria maintains that Israel has failed to comply with the orders, while Palestinians in Gaza continue to face severe shortages of water, healthcare, medicines and other essential supplies.
South Africa also accused Israel of continuing to bombard Gaza, causing mass casualties and displacement, while arbitrarily detaining and deporting Palestinians.
(2026-08-31). Thursday 9/3: Film – Gaza Genocide Frontline Hospitals & the Humanitarian Doctors. indybay.org Rialto Cinemas Elmwood | 2966 College Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103 | Smith Rafael Film Center | 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, CA, 94901 | The New Parkway Theater…
(2026-08-31). Tuesday 9/1: "American Doctor" Film – Gaza Genocide Frontline Hospitals & the Humanitarian Doctors. indybay.org Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mtn. View | 2575 California St. Suite 601, Mountain View, CA, 94040 | Rialto Cinemas Elmwood | 2966 College Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103 | Smith Rafael Film Center | 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, CA, 94901 | The New Parkway Theater…
(2026-08-31). Former Israeli premier says Israel associated with 'genocide' among US students. tribune.com.pk 
Israel has become associated with "genocide" among American students, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said. | "For the first time since the establishment of the State of Israel, among the American public, Israel has become a negative brand," Bennett said in a recent interview. | "If you ask an American student, 'Israel — what comes to mind?' They say genocide. That's the situation," Bennett said in an interview on the "Itai Segal Podcast" on the All-in platform. | Drawing a comparison with how countries are commonly associated with symbols, he added: "You say Italy — 'pasta, spaghetti…
(2026-08-31). El Siglo de Fidel: El alcalde gallego que sería "el primero en coger un fusil" por Cuba (+ Video). cubadebate.cu A diez años de la desaparición física de Fidel Castro, "El Siglo de Fidel" conversó en Galicia con àÅngel García Seoane, "Gelo", alcalde de Oleiros desde hace 46 años y uno de los amigos más firmes de Cuba en España. Repasa su primer encuentro con Fidel en 1985, la cooperación ininterrumpida que ha sostenido con la Isla y la reciente polémica por sus campañas públicas contra Donald Trump, mientras reafirma su compromiso antiimperialista y llama al pueblo cubano a defender su soberanía "hasta la última gota de sangre".
(2026-08-31). Denuncia Viceministro cubano campaña mediática de EE.UU. contra la Isla. radiohc.cu El viceministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, denunció este domingo que Estados Unidos financia artículos de prensa para justificar una agresión militar contra Cuba, en medio de movimientos militares en Puerto Rico. | En un mensaje publicado en la red social Facebook, el diplomático señaló que ´la noticia de moda son los movimientos y manejos militares en Puerto Rico ª, pero advirtió que en ninguno de esos artículos aparece ´reflexión alguna sobre la legalidad de un acto criminal como el que se promueve ª. | Fernández de Cossío criticó que los textos omitan cua…
(2026-08-31). Zomi Frankcom and the struggle for a free Palestine. socialist-alliance.org 
Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong's hand-wringing over the death of Zomi Frankcom is gobsmacking in its selective outrage about Israel's war crimes in Gaza. Pip Hinman and Sam Wainwright argue it is calculated to take the focus away from its steady alliance with the apartheid state.
(2026-08-31). Monday 8/31: "American Doctor" Film: Gaza War Frontline Hospitals & the Humanitarian Doctors. indybay.org Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mtn. View | 2575 California St. Suite 601, Mountain View, CA, 94040 | Rialto Cinemas Elmwood | 2966 College Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103 | Smith Rafael Film Center | 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, CA, 94901 | The New Parkway Theater…
(2026-08-31). Sunday 8/30: "American Doctor" Film – Gaza War Frontline Hospitals & the Humanitarian Doctors. indybay.org Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mtn. View | 2575 California St. Suite 601, Mountain View, CA, 94040 | Rialto Cinemas Elmwood | 2966 College Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103 | Smith Rafael Film Center | 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, CA, 94901 | The New Parkway Theater…
(2026-08-31). Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing. icrc.org
(2026-08-31). The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-31). Venezuela's Maduro shares first photos from US detention. aljazeera.com Abducted Venezuelan leader's post appears to show him in US detention, published two days after US-Venezuela oil deal.
(2026-08-31). What are the implications of the US-Venezuela oil deal? aljazeera.com Opposition in Venezuela as interim leader insists the deal with Washington will help with the country's recovery.
(2026-08-31). Venezuela, U.S. Announce Controversial Oil Deal as Terms Remain Unclear. wibailoutpeople.org 
Oil platforms and pumpjacks at Lake Maracaibo, in Cabimas, Venezuela, January 26, 2026. Photo: Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/Reuters/file photo.
(2026-08-31). Promises and fissures in Sino-Indian boundary negotiations. moderndiplomacy.eu The Special Representatives (SRs) Mechanism on the India-China Boundary Question completed 25 rounds of talks when China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosted India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in Beijing on August 25, 2026. Initiated in 2003, it operates above all other levels of engagement between the two sides, including technical, military, and expert levels …
(2026-08-31). Marquez wins Aragon MotoGP Grand Prix. tribune.com.pk 
Marc Marquez claimed a dominant victory at the Aragon MotoGP to put himself firmly in the title hunt on Sunday, with Pedro Acosta finishing second and Marco Bezzecchi third. | Seven-time MotoGP champion Marquez has a strong record at the MotorLand circuit and climbed to second in the overall standings behind Jorge Martin, who came fifth. | Last year's winner Marquez trails his Spanish compatriot by just 19 points, knocking Italian Bezzecchi down to third, 24 points behind Martin. | It was Marquez's fourth win of the season, all of those coming within the last six races as he reignited his title bid in spectacu…
(2026-08-30). Chinese medical team explores Amazon rainforest for Guyana's traditional medicine research. ecns.cn Four members of China's 21st medical team to Guyana spent nearly 17 hours in the Amazon rainforest on Thursday searching for Capadulla, a plant used in local traditional medicine, as part of a broader effort to explore Guyana's traditional medicinal resources.
(2026-08-31). Imam injury revives old PCB inquiry. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq's latest injury has revived questions over a previous inquiry into his fitness during the team's 2025 tour of New Zealand. | According to local media report while citing sources, saying, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to examine the circumstances surrounding his latest setback. | Imam came under scrutiny after suffering a calf injury that forced him to miss batting in both innings of Pakistan's second Test against England at Lord's. | The development has brought renewed attention to an incident during Pakistan's tour of New Zealand in March 2025, when a PCB inquiry commi…
(2026-08-31). You Could Be Next: Trump's Gestapo Tactics Are Getting Worse. scheerpost.com Wake up, America. You're living in a nightmare. Robert Reich Common Dreams Imagine living in a country that can arrest and imprison you whenever it wants, without any judge or jury deciding you did anything wrong. It can call you a "domestic terrorist" and put you in prison for life. It can even execute you …
(2026-08-31). Two Palestinians reported dead as Israeli forces raid Nablus. aljazeera.com Footage shows Israeli military vehicles and personnel deployed across Nablus city in the occupied West Bank.
(2026-08-31). People return to their flood-ravaged homes in Nepal. aljazeera.com Survivors in Nepal's Nuwakot district are digging through mud and debris for belongings left behind by flash floods.
(2026-08-31). WBW News Action: Boycotting the War Machine. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2026-08-31). Inside the Sahel's War Economy: How Juntas and Jihadists Tax the Same Fuel Trucks. moderndiplomacy.eu Ten months into al-Qaeda's blockade of Bamako, the fuel still arrives. Since JNIM's spokesman announced the campaign on 3 September 2025, the group has destroyed more than 300 tankers on the highways from Senegal, Ivory Coast and Guinea that carry 95% of Mali's imported fuel. Yet by July 2026, over 1,000 tankers had reached the …
(2026-08-31). Tunisia swelters as power cuts disrupt water supplies. aljazeera.com Near 50C temperatures are driving record electricity demand, disrupting water supplies and straining health services.
(2026-08-30). Xi kicks off state visit to Kyrgyzstan, hailing 'golden period' of cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Bishkek on Sunday for a state visit to Kyrgyzstan and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026. | The China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation has ushered in a "golden period" of rapid development, Xi said in a written speech delivered upon his arrival.
(2026-08-30). In Numbers: China's 5G mobile subscriptions top 70 pct of total. ecns.cn China continued to expand its 5G network this year, with 5G mobile phone subscriptions reaching 1.3 billion by the end of July, or 70.5 percent of the country's total mobile phone subscriptions, official data showed.
(2026-08-31). Nepal: Climate crisis capitalism and the political economy of the Himalayas. links.org.au 
Floods do not affect everybody equally. Nepal's recent ecological disaster is simultaneously a class disaster, writes Kunal Chattopadhyay.
(2026-08-31). Jon Ronson, 101 Princesses, and a World of Unraveling Men. whyy.org A series of panicked text messages from his son led author Jon Ronson to a castle in Connecticut. The owner had a strange plan: cast 101 women as "princesses" for a reality show, with him as king. What started as one bizarre story led Ronson somewhere much bigger — into the lives of men who've dropped out of work and society, and the search for purpose in a world built on content and fantasy.
(2026-08-31). The Trump regime dirty Yosemite secret land scheme. indybay.org The majestic beautiful Yosemite National Park is under attack by the corrupt Trump regime, the Department of the Interior, Jeffrey Pori, and the American public are being sold out by the dirty scheming government capitalists, and Ray McPadden, the Superintendent of Yosemite National Park! Yosemite National Park is our, not theirs!
(2026-08-31). Gary, Indiana residents still without power weeks after storm. wsws.org Over 300,000 people lost power after hurricane-strength winds and multiple tornadoes downed power lines, trees and utility poles across the Calumet region.
(2026-08-31). Pro-government Turkish journalist calls for extermination of Syria's Arab Alawites. wsws.org A Turkish journalist with deep ties to the Erdoğan government made remarks on a major national television channel that sought to normalize the massacre of Arab Alawites in Syria.
(2026-08-31). ICE Gestapo expands deportation flights to third countries in Africa. wsws.org Deportees sent to Liberia described being shackled for hours, denied access to restrooms and assaulted after protesting their forced removal to countries where they have no ties.
(2026-08-31). Millions mourn singer Dolly Parton. wsws.org The loss of country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton is keenly felt by artists and audiences alike throughout the world.
(2026-08-31). Driver martyred, six injured in IED attack on police van in K-P's Karak. tribune.com.pk 
An improvised explosive device (IED) attack on a police mobile van in the hilly Ghol Banda area of Banda Daud Shah in Karak district, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), on Monday resulted in the martyrdom of the driver and injured six other personnel. | District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Imran said the police mobile was travelling towards Sar Dargah when an IED planted along the route exploded. | The DPO identified the martyred driver as Wajid, who belonged to the Gadi Khel area of Karak. The injured personnel were identified as Syed Shah, Noor Shali, Imran, Shamim, Gohar and Yasin. | The injured were receiving med…
(2026-08-31). 2026 National Parks Week – Establishing our California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail. indybay.org For several years before the National Park Service was formed, the military was dispatched to national parks to manage them. In the summer of 1903, Captain (later Colonel) Charles Young and troops of the 9th Cavalry traveled from the Presidio in San Francisco to Sequoia and General Grant national parks. The 9th Cavalry was one of four regiments in which African-Americans served in the U. S. Army.
(2026-08-31). Russia's Economic Policy Outlook Shows Africa's Stagnating Result-Oriented Expectations. moderndiplomacy.eu Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova told a briefing held on August 20, 2026, that "a substantial package of intergovernmental documents and commercial contracts is planned to be signed during the Russia-Africa summit, scheduled for late October." Given the "mutual interest in stepping up our trade and investment cooperation, we plan to focus the agenda …
(2026-08-31). Inter survive Cagliari scare. tribune.com.pk 
Hakan Calhanoglu's early strike earned Inter Milan a 1-0 win at Cagliari on Sunday as they continued a perfect start to their Serie A title defence, while Como edged Napoli 2-1 to spoil Massimiliano Allegri's home debut. | Turkey midfielder Calhanoglu guided home a first-time strike from the edge of the box after nine minutes to make it two goals in two games and set the tone for a first half dominated by the champions in Sardinia. | A combination of wayward finishing and fine goalkeeping from Elia Caprile kept the scoreline close at half-time, and Inter's profligacy continued after the break as Lautaro Martin…
(2026-08-30). Ronald Sakolsky who supported China's desertification control efforts visits China's National Museum in Beijing. ecns.cn Twenty-six years ago, while in China on a teaching exchange program, Sakolsky raised 5,000 U.S. dollars to support the tree-planting efforts of Chinese desertification advocate Yin Yuzhen. With the funds, Yin and her family went on to plant more than 50,000 trees and created a forest in the desert.
(2026-08-31). Mamdani lookalike contest draws hundreds of hopefuls in New York. aljazeera.com Hundreds gathered for a Zohran Mamdani lookalike contest in New York, with nine contestants vying for votes.
(2026-08-31). Military leaders warn Hegseth on Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-31). Free Speech Groups Sound Alarm On 'Red Scare' Repression. popularresistance.org Free speech groups across the country are sounding the alarm over the Trump administration's surveillance of social movements in Minnesota and the prosecution of the Minnesota 15, a group of activists from Minneapolis-St. Paul who face federal conspiracy charges after organizing protests against brutal immigration sweeps earlier this year. | President Donald Trump and his allies in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Justice Department have targeted the First Amendment-protected expression of protesters, civil society groups, journalists, universities, and the lawyers representing them at a scale that h…
(2026-08-31). Nepal issues fresh flood threat as water level in Bhotekoshi river rises; death toll nears 800. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Nepal authorities have issued a fresh flood threat warning after water level rose in the Bhotekoshi river and urged the residents to in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert as rescue teams continued to deal with the aftermath of the August 26 catastrophic floods. | Flood warnings were sent to people's mobile phones early Sunday, increasing fear in communities that were already badly affected by the disaster. The alerts came as rescue teams worked to reopen a major highway connecting Kathmandu with one of the worst-hit areas. | The floods have killed at least 800 people across Nepal and…
(2026-08-31). Can Meloni's Stability Record Survive Italy's 2027 Election? moderndiplomacy.eu Meloni Set to Break Italy's Stability Record Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is poised to lead the country's longest lasting government since World War Two, surpassing the previous record of 1,412 consecutive days held by Silvio Berlusconi. Meloni came to power in October 2022 and has maintained an unusually durable coalition in a country that …
(2026-08-31). Federal Court Blocks FIU's Ban On Expressive Activities Inside University Buildings. scheerpost.com Alexandra Martinez Prism A federal judge has temporarily blocked Florida International University (FIU) from enforcing its blanket ban on expressive activities inside university buildings. The ruling favored students who challenged disciplinary action stemming from a silent protest against the university's agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The preliminary injunction, issued Aug. 24, comes 12 days after the student-led group ICEBreakers filed …
(2026-08-31). Canada's opposition parties and trade unions join hands with Carney government in trade war with US. wsws.org The leaders of Canada's main opposition parties, including the social-democratic NDP, met with Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney last Tuesday to demonstrate their full-throated support for Canadian imperialism in the escalating trade war with the US.
(2026-08-30). Meet the 'guardian of the plateau': Tibetan artisan brings Qinghai's snow leopard to life. ecns.cn The "Qinghai Special Products Fair," held as part of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation River-Source Dialogue, was launched at Xinning Square in Xining City, Qinghai Province on Friday.
(2026-08-30). Livestreaming boosts global sales for industrial firms in north China's Hebei. ecns.cn Over 16,000 industrial enterprises in north China's Hebei Province have turned to e-commerce livestreaming this year to expand their global sales. By early July, these companies had generated approximately 21 billion yuan (about $3.12 billion) in sales through online broadcasts. Notably, many manufacturers are now employing foreign staff to host live streams directly from factory floors.
(2026-08-30). 2026 Chinese Culture Land opens in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of the 2026 Chinese Culture Land was held on Sunday in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Around 400 local primary and secondary students from diverse ethnic backgrounds gathered to kick off a 10-day cultural exchange program.
(2026-08-30). Yunnan border town steps up rescue efforts after flooding. ecns.cn Rescue and relief efforts are underway in Mohan, a border town in southwest China's Yunnan Province, after heavy rainfall triggered flooding and raised the risk of a reservoir breach, prompting the evacuation of more than 8,000 people.
(2026-08-31). Humanitarian catastrophe unfolds in Nepal after floods. wsws.org Thousands are missing and displacement camps are short of food and medicine, while the imperialist countries have pledged a pittance in aid.
(2026-08-31). SC rejects second plea for early hearing of Imran's hospital transfer contempt case. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday rejected a second application seeking an early hearing of a contempt of court petition filed by Dr Uzma Khanum, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, over the alleged non-implementation of an order directing his transfer to Shifa International Hospital. | According to official sources, the second application was rejected, while the contempt petition remains fixed for hearing on September 16. | The sources said cases were fixed for hearing according to their turn under the court's policy, with 94 contempt petitions already pending. They added that Uzma's r…
(2026-08-31). New Zealand to deepen involvement in Ukraine war. wsws.org The National Party-led government and opposition Labour Party both support the extension of NZ's training of Ukrainian conscripts.
(2026-08-30). Xi, Kyrgyz president sign treaty on permanent good-neighborliness, friendship and cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov signed on Monday a bilateral treaty on permanent good-neighborliness, friendship and cooperation.
(2026-08-31). Man Utd storm back against Ipswich. tribune.com.pk 
Bruno Fernandes's hat-trick inspired a Manchester United fightback from a goal down to thrash Ipswich 5-2 and get their Premier League season up and running on Sunday. | After a nightmare 2-0 defeat to Hull last weekend, another newly-promoted side had the Red Devils on the ropes when Leif Davis opened the scoring for the Tractor Boys. | But Fernandes blasted home to level before half-time and then converted from the penalty spot after a Jacob Greaves own goal put United in front. | The United captain completed his hat-trick from close range before adding an assist to his fine afternoon for Bryan Mbeumo. | "It…
(2026-08-30). Porcelain masterpiece born from father-son bet draws crowds in Shanghai. ecns.cn A white porcelain sculpture of Princess Yushu, a character from Jackie Chan's 2005 fantasy film The Myth, has become the centerpiece of an exhibition in Shanghai, its creation inspired by a father's bet with his teenage son.
(2026-08-31). Abbas seeks support for Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
The country's seasoned pacer Mohammad Abbas has called for patience and support for Pakistan's Test side after their 194-run defeat to England at Lord's, admitting that the team is 'not playing good cricket' but insisting that there are signs of improvement. | The pacer pointed to dropped catches, batting failures and the inexperience of several players as areas Pakistan must address, while urging fans and media to stay behind the team as they look to turn their fortunes around. | "Definitely, as a team, we are not playing good cricket," Abbas told a news conference following Pakistan's loss at Lord's on Sunda…
(2026-08-31). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-08-30). North China's first trial 'cruise to nowhere' departs Tianjin with over 2,700 passengers. ecns.cn Cruise ship VISIO carrying over 2,700 passengers left the Port of Tianjin in North China's Tianjin for a three-day, two-night cruises-to-nowhere voyage from Saturday to early Monday, according to immigration authorities at the Port of Tianjin on Sunday.
(2026-08-31). Why Solidarity Is Vital To Freeing Imprisoned Human Rights Defenders. scheerpost.com Mandeep Tiwana and Susan Marx Waging Nonviolence A global campaign proves that ordinary people can free political prisoners through the simple act of standing witness. But the work is far from finished. Every Aug. 30, the world marks the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. Beneath the official statements and solemn commemorations lies a stark, …
(2026-08-31). Our Data, Our Work, Our Future Rally On 9/1/26 At San Jose City Hall. indybay.org Labor unions and community organizations are calling a rally to protect data, workers and the future of people and society at San Jose City Hall on September 1, 2026 at 12 pm noon.
(2026-08-31). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…
(2026-08-31). 'There's other avenues': Wilmington safety office aims to protect residents by speaking with those at risk for gun violence. whyy.org 
(2026-08-31). Synergy Group wins big with seven accolades at the Dragons of Pakistan 2026 Awards. tribune.com.pk 
Synergy Group, Pakistan's largest integrated communications conglomerate, secured seven wins across multiple categories at the prestigious Dragons of Pakistan 2026 Awards, where Pakistani entries are assessed by international judging panels based outside the country through an authentic, impartial and merit-based evaluation process. | The honours recognise the creative and strategic work delivered by Synergy Group's subsidiaries, Synergy Advertising and Synite Digital, for Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and KFC Pakistan, respectively. Together, the agencies secured three Gold, two Silver and two Bronze Dra…
(2026-08-31). Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Premier League — prediction, team news, lineups. aljazeera.com Declan Rice continues to star for Arsenal, who may add Julian Alvarez to ranks, but hosts Villa are sore from sales.
(2026-08-31). After Iran, US signals major security shift in the Middle East. responsiblestatecraft.org When President Donald Trump congratulated Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan for signing the Mecca Pact,
(2026-08-31). Tuesday 9/1: "I Care About Peace" Series: Keep Khallet Al Dabaa School Standing. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QAZ4aQL……
(2026-08-31). PM Shehbaz arrives in Bishkek for SCO summit. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where he will address the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and present Pakistan's stance on various regional and global issues, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. | According to the Government of Pakistan on X, upon arrival, PM Shehbaz was received at Manas International Airport by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev. | Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif upon his arrival at Manas International Airport, BISHKEK. …
(2026-08-31). One dead and about 15 people missing after flash flood in Grand Canyon. aljazeera.com Dozens evacuated from US national park after flash flood hits the area of Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch.
(2026-08-31). German auto industry moves into arms production—just as under the Nazis. wsws.org To ramp up booming arms production, the arms industry needs new capacity. Under the slogan "Auto2Defence," it is seeking available labour, factories and technical expertise from the crisis-hit auto industry.
(2026-08-30). China establishes first two-way laser communication 'highway' between Earth and the moon. ecns.cn China has established its first high-speed two-way laser communication over a distance of more than 400,000 kilometers between Earth and the moon, according to the Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2026-08-30). Six arrested in Xiamen over alleged use of toxic pesticide in restaurant disinfection. ecns.cn Six people have been arrested in Xiamen, Fujian Province, after a company was found to have allegedly used a toxic pesticide to disinfect a number of well-known chain restaurants, local authorities said on Sunday.
(2026-08-31). Throwback Sunday: "We have to get rid of the Medieval Warm Period!" wattsupwiththat.com Video of Dr David Deming's statement to the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works on December 6, 2006. Dr Deming reveals that in 1995 a leading scientist emailed him saying "We have to get rid of the Medieval Warm Period". A few years later, Michael Mann and the IPCC did just that by publishing the now throughly discredited hockey stick graph.
(2026-08-31). Join Stop AI to Demand SF City Hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org Tell the San Francisco Board of Supervisors: Ensure Public Safety — Regulate AI & STOP Frontier AI! | 12: 30 PM | Rally: | 2: 00 PM | Give public comment to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors at their regular meetings that begin at 2: 00 PM on Tuesdays. | All comments received will be made a part of the official record.
(2026-08-31). 'She should resign': Rehoboth Beach mayor calls for city commissioner's job after report details alleged harassment and abuse. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? A recently released investigative report found that Rehoboth Beach City Commissioner Suzanne Goode engaged in "an escalating and pervasive pattern of abusive, harassing and unprofessional conduct" toward city employees. | The report analyzed emails Goode sent in June and July to employees and other elected officials, as well as correspondence regarding efforts to mitigate Goode's behavior. The employees who received emails from Goode were also interviewed. | The investigatio…
(2026-08-31). Djokovic crashes out of US Open first round. tribune.com.pk 
Ailing Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years on Sunday, falling in five brutal sets to Mariano Navone in the first round of the US Open. | The 48th-ranked Argentine's 7-6 (7/5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory ended Djokovic's latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title, the monumental achievement looking ever less likely for the 39-year-old. | It also ended his run of 78 Grand Slam first-round victories, a streak stretching all the way back to Djokovic's 2006 loss to Paul Goldstein at the 2006 Australian Open. | "I think it was obvious that it was an awful feeling on the court for me,"
(2026-08-31). 'An act of resistance': Raja Shehadeh's Palestinian diaries find a new home. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera interviews the leading writer and lawyer, 75, in Edinburgh, where his daily documentation is being archived.
(2026-08-31). Sunday 8/30: : Film Showing. indybay.org Grace Baptist Church | 484 E San Fernando Street | San Jose, CA 95112, USA…
(2026-08-31). Nurses and Allies Protest Use of Palantir's AI Tech at Hospitals. indybay.org On August 27, National Nurses United held protests in Palo Alto and seven other US cities. Together with community organizations they called on hospitals and elected officials to cut ties with the company Palantir due to its dangerous AI software. Photos here are from the Palo Alto demonstration.
(2026-08-31). International Condemnation of Settlements does not target Israel's Colonial Plan. juancole.com
(2026-08-30). China International Big Data Expo concludes in Guiyang, with 87 innovations unveiled. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Big Data Expo concluded in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, on Sunday, attracting more than 16,000 participants from 21 countries and regions, according to the Guizhou provincial government.
(2026-08-31). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-31). Nepal races to rescue trapped workers, as flood death toll surpasses 900. aljazeera.com Nepal officials say rescuers focusing on reaching workers in hydropower project tunnels in flood-stricken region.
(2026-08-31). Rare Earth's New Middlemen: Why Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Vietnam and Morocco Can't Escape Dependency. moderndiplomacy.eu On 1 July, China's Ministry of Commerce quietly turned rare earth export control from paperwork into something closer to a criminal exposure. MOFCOM Announcement No. 26 created a public reporting system for anyone who exports a controlled mineral without a licence, disguises it as something else, routes it through a third country, or simply fails …
(2026-08-31). Hakeem Jeffries And Jared Kushner Meeting Reveals Ugly Truths About US Politics. popularresistance.org According to the New York Times, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held an undisclosed, i.e. secret, meeting with Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law. "The rare engagement was held in a private space in New York City, offered up by a mutual friend of the two men, according to two people with knowledge of the meeting and a third who was briefed on it." | While millions of Democratic Party voters worry about Trump interfering in the voting process in the November midterm elections or demand investigations of the Trump administration or even impeachment of Trump himself, one of their "leaders" is meeting wi…
(2026-08-30). Remains of Chinese soldiers killed 76 ago recovered in Hainan. ecns.cn Fourteen graves believed to hold the remains of Chinese soldiers killed 76 years ago in the Battle of Meiting have been identified in Chengmai County, Hainan Province, with two sets suitable for DNA testing.
(2026-08-30). Fantasy-inspired library draws crowds to Jiangxi's Wuyuan. ecns.cn A library featuring Western fantasy-inspired architecture in Wuyuan County, Jiangxi Province, has become a popular tourist attraction since opening to the public on Aug. 10.
(2026-08-31). NASA launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to survey dark energy, dark matter. wsws.org Roman is the most capable deep space survey telescope ever built and will be used to study dark energy, exoplanets, supernovae and much more.
(2026-08-31). Nepal-China border floods death toll rises to 919, nearly 4,800 missing. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from devastating flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border has climbed to at least 919, while nearly 4,800 people remain missing, including 853 foreigners, authorities said Monday, six days after the disaster. | Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said 903 deaths have been confirmed in the country, with 4,247 people, including 592 foreigners, still missing. | Search and rescue operations are continuing across affected areas, with authorities also trying to reach workers stranded at several hydropower projects. | Among the missing on the Nepalese side a…
(2026-08-31). CDF Munir, Khawaja Asif meet Turkish defence minister in Istanbul. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Monday met with Türkiye's National Defence Minister Ya≈üar Güler ahead of the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee formed under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. | The Turkish Ministry of National Defence announced the meeting on X. | Millî Savunma Bakanƒ± Ya≈üar Güler ile Pakistan Kara Kuvvetleri ve Savunma Kuvvetleri Komutanƒ± Mare≈üal Syed Asim Munir'in görü≈ümesinden görüntüler..
(2026-08-30). China, ASEAN explore intelligent robot global cooperation. ecns.cn The Intelligent Robot Ecosystem Going Global Conference was held in Liuzhou, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, from Friday to Saturday. The event gathered Chinese industry experts and ASEAN representatives to discuss building a collaborative industrial ecosystem and expanding overseas market cooperation.
(2026-08-31). How Croatian communities are taking on planned poultry slaughterhouses. globalvoices.org 
(2026-08-31). Saturday 8/29: San Francisco social movements: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-31). The Server Called Paranoia: Defend Autistici/Inventati Before September 25. indybay.org For twenty-five years, an Italian hacker collective has built communications infrastructure designed to survive censorship, surveillance and police raids. On August 26, the United States designated it a terrorist organization. On September 25, the wind-down period ends.
(2026-08-31). Australia: Teachers speak out against union sellout in Victoria. wsws.org "Agreement after agreement has seen our working conditions deteriorate while outcomes that fall well short of what staff originally fought for are presented as victories."
(2026-08-31). Global coral reef coverage risks irreversible decline, new report warns. aljazeera.com Coral reefs make up just 1 percent of ocean coverage, but host a quarter of all life in the sea.
(2026-08-30). Xi urges quality construction of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Monday called on China and Kyrgyzstan to ensure the high-quality construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway.
(2026-08-31). Tuesday 9/29: "Ghost in the Machine" : Doc Film on Unchecked Eugenic Roots of AI Technology. indybay.org The New Parkway Theater | 474 24th Street | Oakland, CA 94612 | Film will be available on PBS Independence Lens | starting Sept 12, 2026 | Or rent the film for streaming here: notaidoc.com/…
(2026-08-30). Xinjiang fruit harvest boosts rural incomes. ecns.cn Specialty fruits are entering the peak harvest season across northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with improved farming, processing and helping farmers increase their incomes.
(2026-08-31). Wird Bundeskanzler Merz deutsche Sanktionen gegen Russland verhà§ngen? Und falls ja, was wàºrde ihm das bringen? strategic-culture.su In der Presse, insbesondere in der Publikation Politico, sind beunruhigende Informationen aufgetaucht, wonach Bundeskanzler Merz beabsichtige, Russland fàºr versuchte Sabotageakte mit Drohnen am Flughafen Leipzig verantwortlich zu machen. Auf dieser Grundlage wolle er nationale deutsche Sanktionen gegen Russland verhà§ngen, um so sein Ansehen zu steigern oder sogar den Ausnahmezustand (‚ÄûNotstand") im Land auszurufen. | Doch ist ein solches Vorgehen des Kanzlers realistisch, und was wàºrde diese antirussische Hysterie Merz bringen? | Einerseits erscheint diese Version logisch: Mer…
(2026-08-31). "Borders don't mean anything to the workers" : National Steel Car strikers in Hamilton, Ontario speak out. wsws.org WSWS reporters along with supporters of Will Lehman visited the picket line at the National Steel Car plant in Hamilton, Ontario…
(2026-08-31). Root urges England to be 'grown-ups'. tribune.com.pk 
England captain Joe Root urged his side to celebrate in a "grown-up way" after a 194-run success in the second Test at Lord's on Sunday sealed a series win over Pakistan. | Root returned for a second spell as Test captain following Ben Stokes's shock international retirement and back-to-back thrashings of Pakistan mean that England have now won a multi-match series for the first time since December 2024. | England's new-look pace quartet dismissed Pakistan for just 194 on Sunday as the hosts went 2-0 up in a three-match contest following their innings and 103-run win at Headingley. | But the build-up to the se…
(2026-08-31). A South Jersey woman is not giving up her eminent domain fight with Middle Twp. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? South Jersey resident Dawn Robinson continues to fight efforts to force her to sell a parcel of land she has owned for the past 20 years. Middle Township wants to take her 2.4 acres in order to move forward with a
(2026-08-31). Thursday 9/17: Constitution Day Community Conversation. indybay.org 2450 E Charleston Rd | Mountain View, CA 94043…
(2026-08-30). China sets unified methane emission monitoring standard for onshore oil and gas sector. ecns.cn China has approved a national standard providing technical guidelines for methane emission monitoring in the onshore oil and gas industry, according to the State Administration for Market Regulation.
(2026-08-31). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com "Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less." — Marie Curie…
(2026-08-31). Saturday 8/29: The Colors of Resistance: A Global Tribute to Sliman Mansour. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jkQB……
(2026-08-30). World's largest methanol dual-fuel ore carriers named in Dalian. ecns.cn Two 325,000-deadweight-ton very large ore carriers (VLOCs), independently developed by Hengli Heavy Industry, were named in Dalian, Liaoning Province, on Sunday.
(2026-08-31). Can Nepal and China Prevent the Next Himalayan Disaster? moderndiplomacy.eu Nepal Seeks Stronger Cooperation With China Nepal is renewing calls for greater cooperation with China on disaster monitoring and early warning systems after a devastating Himalayan flash flood killed hundreds and left thousands missing along the Nepal China border. The disaster has highlighted longstanding concerns over the limited exchange of information between the two countries …
(2026-08-30). Xi says China ready to work with Kyrgyzstan to enhance alignment of development strategies. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that China stands ready to work with Kyrgyzstan to better align development strategies, deepen exchanges of experience in governance, deliver more tangible and accessible outcomes of practical cooperation, and make substantive progress in building a China-Kyrgyzstan community with a shared future.
(2026-08-31). Hainan, Jilin deepen cultural and tourism cooperation. ecns.cn South China's Hainan Province and Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province, are seeking to deepen cross-regional cooperation in culture and tourism.
(2026-08-30). Yili H1 2026: Both revenue and core operating profit deliver growth. ecns.cn On August 26, Yili Group released its 2026 Interim Report. In the first half of the year, the company advanced in both scale and quality, posting total revenue of RMB 64.49 billion, up 4.13% year on year, and core operating profit of RMB 8.38 billion, up 10% year on year.
(2026-08-31). Oh Canada: We Will Neither Cower Nor Bend. commondreams.org 
More insane idiocy from the petty huckster clown king whose idea of governance is threatening lawsuits, trade wars, buildings that won't put his name on them; bungling war and peace; flaunting Nazi loyalty queries and sadistic images of black men in chains; and distracting from it all with the dumbass geographic circlejerk of inventing "LAKe AMeRiCA." The Internet was born for this: Cue Donald Ducks, the Straits of Our Moose, Lake Dead Pedo Bestie, Lake Superior President Obama, and Lake Stupid ____ing Moron.Last week, after God killed the wrong 80-year-old in the 784th year of a presidency that feels like "b…
(2026-08-31). Tuesday 9/8: Canadians Are Not The Enemy! STOP The Trade War NOW! No Tariffs & Trade War With Canada. indybay.org Middle Harbor Shoreline Park | Port Of Oakland | 2777 Middle Harbor Road, Oakland…
(2026-08-30). Xi calls on China, Kyrgyzstan to develop digital trade, cross-border e-commerce. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Monday called on China and Kyrgyzstan to develop new growth areas such as digital trade and cross-border e-commerce.
(2026-08-31). Polls: Nevada voters prioritize public lands over mining, energy. strategic-culture.su By Suzanne POTTER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Protection of public lands is a top issue for a large majority of Nevada voters, acco…
(2026-08-31). KSE-100 falls 191.69 points to 177,504.81 amid volatile trading. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week under pressure on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index losing 569.66 points, or 0.32%, within minutes of trading to reach 177,126.84 by 9: 34am. The index then recovered sharply from the early fall, but the rebound failed to hold as selling pressure returned later in the session. | By 1: 34pm, the KSE-100 was trading at 177,504.81, down 191.69 points, or 0.11% from the previous close of 177,696.50. | The index moved between an intraday high of 178,138.68 and a low of 176,991.70, reflecting a trading range of more than 1,100 points. | Selling was observed in k…
(2026-08-31). Monaco beat Marseille to go top. tribune.com.pk 
Monaco stormed to the top of Ligue 1 with a 2-0 win over Marseille on Sunday as former Chelsea boss Lionel Rosenior led his new charges Paris FC to a 3-0 home thumping of Nice. | German Paris Brunner scored both goals as Monaco maintained the only remaining perfect record in Ligue 1 after two matches. | "Since I joined, he's been the type of player who expresses himself on the pitch, in training, with goals, pressing, tracking back ⚪ he wants to learn," said Monaco coach Filipe Luis about his match-winner. | "That's the way he is. It's all up to him if he wants to keep doing his talking on the pitch. | "As lo…
(2026-08-31). Nigeria: Foreign Aid Bill Endangers Civil Society. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The National Assembly Complex in Abuja, Nigeria, November 26, 2024. | © 2024 Xinhua/Shutterstock | (Abuja) — A proposed law to regulate foreign aid risks undermining the independence of civil society organizations and shrinking civic space in Nigeria, Human Rights Watch said today. The National Assembly should reject provisions that would give authorities undue influence over the funding and activities of independent organizations. In May 2026, the Senate introduced the Foreign Aid (Regulation, Transparency and Disclosure) Bill, which seeks to regulate the use of foreign aid,…
(2026-08-31). Trump designates protesters terrorists. How far will it go? responsiblestatecraft.org Protesting is terrorism. At least, that is the message that the Trump administration has communicated in a series of recent actions, culminating last week in its designation of the U.K.-based
(2026-08-31). Iran Vows Plan To Overcome US Economic Siege. popularresistance.org In a statement issued on 29 August, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian committed to the economic and political course laid out by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, placing inflation, employment, and reducing the country's reliance on the US dollar at the center of the country's agenda. | Pezeshkian's statement came in response to Khamenei's Government Week message, which emphasized investing in domestic production and markets under national control. He highlighted the Leader's confidence in the government as its greatest asset.
(2026-08-31). The Danger Of Food Industry Deregulation Today. popularresistance.org When The Jungle was published in 1906, writer and journalist Upton Sinclair hoped his novel would advance socialism by exposing the plight of the wage slave, dangerous working conditions, and the general hopelessness that undermined the working class's struggle. Sinclair exposed the Chicago meatpacking industry and the workers who struggled within it, giving a voice to the voiceless while also exposing the corruption of those in positions of power. | The struggle of an immigrant family from Lithuania drives the plot, and Sinclair touches on working-class poverty, lack of social support, and poor living and workin…
(2026-08-31). CEOs Get Rich Underpaying Their Workers and Then Don't Stand Up for Them. scheerpost.com Sarah Anderson Inequality.org Low-wage US workers have faced multiple rising threats to their economic and personal security over the past year. Aggressive Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions have terrorized immigrant workers, who are disproportionately represented at the bottom of the corporate ladder. Congress approved the largest cuts in history to public assistance programs that millions of low-wage workers have to …
(2026-08-31). Sharjeel Memon slams Mustafa Kamal over 'politics of hatred', new administrative units. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Monday rejected remarks by Health Minister and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Mustafa Kamal, accusing him of attempting to revive politics based on hatred, division and ethnic differences. | "Mustafa Kamal also wants to fan hatred and become the successor to the London-based leader. The MQM's politics of hatred and division have now been rejected by the people," Memon said in a statement shared on X by the Sindh Information Department. | A day earlier, Kamal alleged that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)-led government had refused to recognise the e…
(2026-08-30). Xi says China ready to deliver more tangible cooperation outcomes with Kyrgyzstan. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said here on Monday that China stands ready to work with Kyrgyzstan to deliver more practical cooperation outcomes that are tangible and accessible.
(2026-08-31). State by state: Who generates the most nuclear electricity? strategic-culture.su Nuclear power is the quiet giant of America's energy mix — carbon-free, constant, and controversial. But not every state pulls its weight. While some states have banned reactors, others have built their entire grid around them. This infographic ranks the top 10 nuclear-producing states, revealing who leads the atomic age, who's chasing them, and just how lopsided America's fission footprint really is.
(2026-08-31). Apple Signs 2nd Federal Labor Settlement Agreeing Not To Restrict Speech about Workplace. indybay.org Former Apple worker, whistleblower and environmentalist Ashley Gjà∏vik received her 2nd Federal Settlement from the NLRB over their illegal union busting tactics to terrorize and intimidate workers.
(2026-08-31). Get The Inward Facing AI Inferred Cameras Out Of Our Truck Cabs Press Release: NIOSH. indybay.org The government worker health agency NIOSH has issued a statement that inward facing AI inferred cameras are doing serious harm to truck drivers at UPS and other trucking companies throughout the United States.
(2026-08-31). Tennis great Djokovic exits US Open in first round amid tears and pain. aljazeera.com Novak Djokovic's pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam ends in a five-set defeat to unseeded Argentinian player Mariano Navone.
(2026-08-30). Xi says major projects, including China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, are progressing steadily. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that major cooperation projects with Kyrgyzstan, including the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, have progressed steadily in recent years, providing effective support for the development of both countries, benefiting their people and promoting peace, stability and prosperity in the region.
(2026-08-31). Democracy Now! 2026-08-31 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 31, 2026; "Catastrophe of Unimaginable Proportions": Nepal Flood Death Toll Tops 900; Near 5,000 Still Missing; The Real Reason There's a Munitions Shortage? Too Many Wars & a Dysfunctional Pentagon: William Hartung; "Left Behind and Overlooked": Indiana Energy Company Left Majority-Black Gary Powerless for Weeks; "We're Not Going Back": Ron Daniels on the Legacy of 1972 Gary Convention & 1963 March on Washington; Jane Fonda Exclusive: Dolly Parton, a Feminist, Wrote the Anthem for Working Women with "9 to 5" | Headlines for August 31,…
(2026-08-31). Mamdani reaffirms support for Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries. wsws.org One day after the New York Times reported a private meeting between House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and close adviser, New York City Mayor and DSA member Zohran Mamdani reaffirmed his support for Jeffries' bid to become the next speaker of the House.
(2026-08-31). FIFA president Infantino 'must go', says former UEFA boss Platini. aljazeera.com In a scathing interview, French great Michel Platini accuses Infantino of always loving 'money and power'.
(2026-08-31). FAA moves to fire 2 LaGuardia controllers before fatal runway-collision investigation is complete. wsws.org The threatened firings are a naked effort to scapegoat workers for chronic understaffing and unsafe conditions throughout the National Airspace System.
(2026-08-31). Early action and respect for IHL can prevent acute food insecurity in armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN Security Council open debate on conflict-related food insecurity, 25 August 2026, New York…
(2026-08-30). More than 1,500 cyclists compete in Zhangjiajie cycling carnival. ecns.cn The 2026 Tianmen Mountain International Cycling Carnival was held in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, from Saturday to Sunday, attracting 1,531 cyclists from China and overseas.
(2026-08-31). England vs Pakistan second Test: Three talking points from cricket series. aljazeera.com Pakistan's batting collapses, concerns over the Lord's pitch and Ollie Robinson's rampant form highlight the series.
(2026-08-31). How Is US Capital Shaping Europe's Defence Drone Industry? moderndiplomacy.eu CIA Linked Investor Opens Doors for German Drone Firm German drone maker Quantum Systems gained an early foothold in the United States with support from In Q Tel, a venture capital firm closely linked to U.S. intelligence agencies. The company's co CEO Sven Kruck told Reuters that U.S. investors helped Quantum Systems establish contacts in …
(2026-08-30). World's tallest dam hydropower station puts three units into operation. ecns.cn The Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station on the Dadu River in Southwest China's Sichuan Province has put all three generating units of its first phase into operation, according to China Energy Investment Corporation on Monday.
(2026-08-31). Foreign lawfare threatens Transatlantic energy security. wattsupwiththat.com The administration should use appropriate diplomatic and legal channels to defend American judgments and make the resilience of U.S. energy infrastructure part of the transatlantic security conversation.
(2026-08-31). Vanuatu Special Envoy calls for PIF to 'reopen' issue of Pacific access to West Papua. asiapacificreport.nz Vanuatu Daily Post The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) should revisit a proposal for an independent regional delegation to visit West Papua and assess reported human rights concerns, says Vanuatu Special Envoy on Decolonisation and Maritime Boundaries Delimitation Joe Natuman. With the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) opening today, Natuman said Pacific leaders would…
(2026-08-31). Podcast: Militarism and the Art of Slander. worldbeyondwar.org 
Marc Eliot Stein talks about the huge manufactured lies and slanders that progressives and peace activists constantly struggle to expose. The art of manufacturing a vicious lie was satirized by a song in the popular 1815 Italian opera "The Barber of Seville" that provides some historical perspective to the agonies we face today. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-08-31). Wednesday 9/2: Stop the Deadly Merger Phonebank. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-08-31). VIPS MEMO: Dangerous talk of Putin's 'Loss' in Ukraine. strategic-culture.su VIPS tells President Trump that once apprised of the reality on the ground (and in the air) by his intelligence advisors, he might choose to do what is in his power to end the disaster in Ukraine. | Join us on , , and . | Contact…
(2026-08-31). Imran Khan Goes Global: How Cricket Legends Put Pakistan Under Pressure. thinktank.pk For more than three years, Imran Khan's imprisonment has largely been treated as Pakistan's internal political and legal battle. That equation has changed dramatically in August 2026. What began as a dispute over the former prime minister's health has now moved into international courts of public opinion, global sports networks, British media, international cricket circles …
(2026-08-30). In Numbers: China's data industry tops $1 trillion in 2025. ecns.cn China's data industry reached 6.78 trillion yuan (approximately $1 trillion) in 2025, up 15.7% year on year.
(2026-08-31). Xi says China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation entering 'golden period' of rapid development. ecns.cn The China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation has ushered in a "golden period" of rapid development, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday as he landed in Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 and a state visit to Kyrgyzstan.
(2026-08-31). ICRC Vice President: Arms Trade Treaty must be translated into action. icrc.org Speech given by Jàºrg Lauber, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the 12th Conference of States Parties – Arms Trade Treaty, 24 August 2026, Geneva…
(2026-08-31). China-Malaysia sports exchange event kicks off in Haikou. ecns.cn A China-Malaysia sports and cultural exchange event kicked off in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, on Saturday afternoon, with six teams from both sides competing in two days.
(2026-08-31). US senator urges Trump to arm Iranian protesters. tribune.com.pk 
US Senator Ted Cruz on Sunday called on the Trump administration to provide weapons directly to Iranian protesters and Kurdish groups to facilitate a regime change in Iran. | "What I've been urging is for President (Donald) Trump … to arm the protesters, the people of Iran," Cruz told NBC News. | He argued that it is "not fair" to expect civilians to confront armed soldiers with only rocks and insisted that the Iranian people, rather than "American boots on the ground," should be the ones to remove the current government. | Cruz's appeal follows claims by Trump that previous attempts to covertly arm demonstr…
(2026-08-31). Shafali stars as India crush Thailand. tribune.com.pk 
India opened their Women's T20 Asia Cup campaign with a 94-run victory over Thailand on Sunday, despite a late batting collapse after Shafali Verma's explosive half-century. | Third-ranked India raced to 159-9 after being 113-1, with opener Shafali anchoring the innings with a blistering 64 off 36 balls, including eight fours and three sixes. | Thailand fought back through Suleeporn Laomi, who took 3-26, while Sunida Chaturongrattana claimed 2-31 and Chanida Sutthiruang 1-14. | Shafali fell to a return catch off Laomi during the collapse as India lost eight wickets for 46 runs. | "I made a mistake that time. T…
(2026-08-31). Contract deadline looms this week for 23,000 steelworkers in the US. wsws.org The USW bureaucracy is blocking preparations for a unified struggle with Canadian USW members on strike at National steel Car, instead subordinating steelworkers to nationalism, protectionism and trade war.
(2026-08-31). Restoring hope: five years of MHPSS support for repatriated families in Central Asia. icrc.org
(2026-08-31). Haiti: Everything must be done to protect the population from escalating armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-08-31). DRC: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement condemns attacks on its volunteers and staff. icrc.org
(2026-08-31). US joint military operations in the Americas? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-08-31). Mali: Six injured people transferred from Kidal to Gao. icrc.org
(2026-08-31). Nepal teams seek hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels after deadly floods; death toll crosses 900. geo.tv
(2026-08-31). Do intelligence agencies and their officers inevitably go rogue under Trump? strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-31). Flash flooding in Grand Canyon leaves more than 20 people missing. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-31). The unchecked escalation and the return of power politics. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-31). Renewed call from UN Secretary-General and ICRC President to adopt rules on autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-08-31). Why the world cannot normalize the killing of those who help. icrc.org
(2026-08-31). Outcomes of the 5th Pacific Islands Roundtable on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-08-31). Colombia: After the earthquake, Chocó's schools face a long recovery. icrc.org
(2026-08-31). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Ethiopia. icrc.org
(2026-08-31). USS Abraham Lincoln's Record Deployment highlights Shortfalls of US Military Readiness. juancole.com
(2026-08-31). Sunday 9/13: Walter Riley: Civil Rights & Structural Attacks. indybay.org
(2026-08-31). The Pacific strengthens commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-08-31). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-08-31). World Humanitarian Day: Health care is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right. icrc.org
(2026-08-31). Trump's approval ratings drop and everyone is shocked for no reason: The sad reality of approval ratings. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-31). Evaluation of the ICRC's EcoSec Programme in Cameroon (2019-2024). icrc.org
(2026-08-31). Philippines: Displaced farmers begin rebuilding their livelihoods. icrc.org
(2026-08-31). Evaluation of EcoSec's Microeconomic Initiatives in Libya 2019-2024. icrc.org
(2026-08-31). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-08-31). Bangladesh: 17th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026 National Rounds — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2026-08-31). Preserving humanity and dignity in the Philippines' armed conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-08-31). Gli USA a Mosca, tre letture di una missione senza volto. strategic-culture.su Quando il direttore della CIA si reca in segreto a Mosca, sotto la superficie del conflitto si sta preparando qualcosa di significativo. | Segue nostro Alla corte del Cremlino | Il 25 agosto 2026 un aereo governativo statunitense è partito da Joint Base Andrews, ha fatto scalo a Riga e da lਠha raggiunto Mosca. A bordo c'era John Ratcliffe, direttore della CIA. Nessun annuncio, nessun comunicato, la missione è emersa dai dati di tra…
(2026-08-31). "Super" El Nino Misinformation. wattsupwiththat.com Few of these scary claims are supported by the facts: in reality, the outlook is quite favorable for our region if a "Super El Niño" continues to develop.
(2026-08-31). LA Landlords Have A New Way To Make Renters Pay More. popularresistance.org In Alicia Yu's first post-college apartment, a studio in Burbank, monthly utility costs were calculated through a process she'd never heard of. Her landlord had hired a third-party service to determine her share of the building's utility costs using a formula unrelated to her actual usage — a system that critics say can leave tenants with wildly unpredictable bills. | Her bills, calculated using what's called a Ratio Utility Billing System, or RUBS for short, were initially manageable, typically totaling $40 to $80 per month. But when Yu moved to a different studio apartment in Koreatown, in another buildin…
(2026-08-31). Madrid cruise past Malaga. tribune.com.pk 
Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe both struck as Real Madrid's perfect start to La Liga under Jose Mourinho continued in a 4-0 cruise against Malaga on Sunday. | Los Blancos scored three times in just over 10 minutes in the first half to open up a comfortable lead over the Andalusian visitors to the Santiago Bernabeu. | Sandwiched between Bellingham and Mbappe's strikes was an own goal by Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero, while Arda Guler tapped in a fourth late on. | "I've got the freedom to go higher or lower if we need, I'm enjoying myself a lot," Bellingham told Real Madrid TV of his attacking midfield ro…
(2026-08-30). Trump's Economic D-Day Threatens Everyone Except China. moderndiplomacy.eu On Truth Social, Donald Trump announced what he called the most crushing economic operation the United States had ever mounted, promising Iran "economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale." He listed what he wants shut down: oil smuggling, swap lines, cash transfers, exchange houses, ship registries, and front companies. He gave the campaign a …
(2026-08-30). Trump posts AI video of Kharg in no evidence of attack. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart and David LawderAug 31 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video clip that he said was Iran's oil hub Kharg Island being blown to smithereens, hours after the two countries traded attacks for the first time since July.It was not clear if Trump's post was a threat to Kharg Island or if an attack was taking place.Several hours after…
(2026-08-30). This week in history: August 31-September 6. wsws.org Volkswagen workers strike in Puebla, Mexico ends; Soviet pilot Viktor Belenko defects to the United States with MiG-25; S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike founds the Sri Lanka Freedom Party; British gunboats bombard the Chinese city of Wanhsien on the Yangtze River…
(2026-08-30). PSNA slams NZ's 'uncaring' lack of signature on global Israeli settlements censure. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A national pro-Palestine advocacy group has criticised the "absence of signature" by the New Zealand government on a 22-member joint statement condemning the E1 Israeli settlement in the Occupied West Bank as a "moral collapse" in foreign policy. The recent joint statement was issued by the foreign ministers of Australia, Belgium, Canada,…
(2026-08-30). Solomon Islands PM Wale rushes home from Palau after confidence challenge launched. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific reporters Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale made an emergency trip back to Honiara on Sunday morning from Palau after a motion of no confidence was filed against him. Wale was in Palau to attend the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting as its current chair. He was suppose to hand over the chairmanship…
(2026-08-30). Notable absences loom ahead of PIF leaders' meeting in Palau. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Teuila Fuatai of RNZ Pacific in Koror, Palau The 55th Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting officially kicks off tonight in Koror, Palau. The runway leading in is already proving eventful, with at least one partner withdrawing its leader last-minute. For those who are not acclimatised, the mugginess of Koror's 30 degree heat is stifling.
(2026-08-30). France 2027: Is De Villepin's Return About to Shake Up Macron's Political Legacy? thinktank.pk France's 2027 presidential election is beginning to look less like a conventional succession race and more like a battle over who can rebuild the political centre before the far right and radical left dominate the second round. With less than eight months to go, former Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin has moved closer to declaring …