(2026-08-26). Iran, Oman discuss temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US drags on. geo.tv Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, August 25, 2026.— ReutersOil prices fall despite new US sanctions on Iran.US personnel returning from Middleast missions.Trump says all mines in the strait cleared.Iran said it had restarted talks…
(2026-08-26). Iran and Oman discuss temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US drags on. al-monitor.com By Yomna EhabCAIRO, Aug 26 (Reuters) – Iran said it had restarted talks with neighbor Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz as it faces heightened economic pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump in the wider conflict.Iran and Oman have been in on-and-off talks for weeks about controlling traffic through the strategic waterway, which handled one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments before the war began in February. Most shipping has been shut down since then.
(2026-08-26). Iran says Hormuz strait still closed despite transit corridor talks. al-monitor.com Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary transit corridor and mine-clearing for the Strait of Hormuz, b…
(2026-08-26). Hormuz in The Balance: Trump's Territorial Bravado, Iran's Defiance and A Chokepoint Still Closed. ummid.com Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz 'New US Territory' via an AI-generated map, insisting it's open and mine-free. Iran mocked the claim, comparing it to annexing California, and vowed the strait stays shut until Washington lifts its blockade and sanctions.
(2026-08-26). With "economic D-Day" against Iran, Washington escalates conflict with China. wsws.org The Trump administration on Monday launched what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called an "economic D-Day" against Iran—a campaign of secondary sanctions aimed at every country, bank and company that trades with Tehran, above all China, which took roughly nine-tenths of Iran's oil exports before the US blockade choked them off.
(2026-08-26). Iran reviewing invitation to join Makkah Defence Deal: Report. ummid.com Amidst surging tension in the Middle East in the wake of the ongoing US-Israel Joint War against Iran, there are reports that the Persian State has been invited to join what is now widely known as Makkah Defence Pact.
(2026-08-26). US starts sending diplomatic staff back to Middle East posts. geo.tv The US flag flying at the American embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, on March 17, 2026. — Reuters Posts in Lebanon, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Baghdad are among those to be restaffed.Some embassies will initially operate at no more than 85% of authorized staffing.Family members will…
(2026-08-26). Cuba iniciará ensayos clínicos con nuevo fármaco para melanoma avanzado. cubadebate.cu Un nuevo medicamento desarrollado por científicos cubanos del Centro de Inmunología Molecular (CIM) se encuentra listo para ser probado en pacientes con melanoma avanzado, como parte de las investigaciones dirigidas a ampliar las alternativas terapéuticas contra el cáncer.
(2026-08-26). Roger Federer ingresará al Salón de la Fama del Tenis. cubadebate.cu El suizo Roger Federer ingresará este sábado al Salón de la Fama del Tenis Internacional, avalado por 20 títulos de Grand Slam y 310 semanas al frente del ranking mundial. Dueño de 103 títulos, la leyenda suiza será parte de la promoción de 2026 del Salón de la Fama del Tenis, y el acto tendrá lugar en Newport este 29 de agosto.
(2026-08-26). UCLV oficializa el cronograma de reanudación de las clases. cubadebate.cu La Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas (UCLV) reanudará sus actividades docentes el próximo 1 de septiembre para concluir el periodo 2025-2026 e iniciar paulatinamente el curso 2026-2027 bajo una modalidad semipresencial ajustada al contexto actual, dio a conocer el Consejo de Dirección de la casa de altos estudios.
(2026-08-26). Cuba condena extensión del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero. cubadebate.cu El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, condenó este martes 25 de agosto en los términos más enérgicos la decisión del Gobierno de Estados Unidos de extender por un año más el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero contra la isla.
(2026-08-26). Más de un millón de dólares por transitar el Canal de Panamá. cubadebate.cu Los precios de las subastas para asegurar espacios de tránsito por el Canal de Panamá han superado el millón de dólares ante el aumento de la demanda y las restricciones de tráfico vinculadas a la disponibilidad de agua.
(2026-08-26). Germany's Die Linke takes a stand. links.org.au 
Die Linke surges past the Social Democratic Party of Germany in polls as it battles austerity and the far-right — and names the genocide in Gaza, writes Ruairi Casey.
(2026-08-26). UN rejects Israel's threat to expel Gaza residents over kite-flying. aljazeera.com UN rights office spokesperson slams Israeli threat of forced evacuations from Gaza communities over kite flying.
(2026-08-26). The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Chinese experts complete earthquake survey in Venezuela. ecns.cn A 10-member team of Chinese earthquake experts has returned home after completing a 20-day scientific survey in Venezuela, the China Earthquake Administration said Tuesday.
(2026-08-26). Purge Palantir! NNU Organizes National Protest Actions Against Fascist Palantir In Health. indybay.org The National Nurses Union is organizing a national day of action to demand the removal of Palantir for it's attack on healthcare workers, patients and role on supporting genocide…
(2026-08-26). Saturday 9/19: A Night of Music with the Georges Lammam Ensemble. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-08-26). China condemns unilateral sanctions without basis in international law or authorization of UN Security Council: FM. ecns.cn China firmly opposes illicit unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law or the authorization of the UN Security Council, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said Tuesday.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-08-25). Israeli Strikes Kill Palestinians Destroy Gaza Desalination Plant as Attacks ContinueIsraeli airstrikes killed Palestinians and wounded others across Gaza while destroying a desalination plant and prayer hall amid continued ceasefire violations.
(2026-08-26). 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?
(2026-08-26). Robots shift from athletes to workers. ecns.cn Robots sprinted, lifted weights and performed tai chi in Beijing this week — but the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games also tested how they handle real jobs.
(2026-08-26). Maharashtra NEET UG Allotment Result 2026 Date Changed. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell 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 on August 25, 2026, has been delayed.
(2026-08-26). Milestone reached for world's longest-span bridge under construction in China. ecns.cn The main structure of the south anchorage for the south channel bridge of the Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge — the world's longest-span bridge under construction — was completed on Tuesday in east China's Jiangsu Province, marking a significant step forward in the mega-project.
(2026-08-26). MCC NEET UG Round 1 Result 2026 Released: Link to Check. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has released on its official website 'mcc.nic.in' Seat Allotment Result 2026 of MCC NEET UG 2026 (MBBS / BDS) Round 1 Counselling today i.e. Friday August 21, 2026.
(2026-08-26). Over 34K Cr for Nashik Kumbh Mela, Peanut for Schools: SC Judge. ummid.com Supreme Court of India Justice Prasanna B Varale Monday August 24, 2026 while expressing concerns over the worsening condition of schools in Maharashtra compared the huge fund allocated for Nashik Kumbh Mela and the declining Education Budget of the State.
(2026-08-26). Explainer: What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom. geo.tv US flag, a passport and a US H-1B Visa application form are seen in this illustration taken, September 22, 2025. — Reuters
(2026-08-26). From confrontation to cooperation. onlineopinion.com.au The institutions built to keep enemies talking are still there. What's disappearing is the political will to use them.
(2026-08-26). U.S. Secret Service aware of Iranian video threat against Barron Trump. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) – The U.S. Secret Service is aware of a video broadcast by Iranian state television discussing a potential plot to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump's youngest son, a spokesperson said on Tuesday."The U.S. Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a threat toward our protectees. Out of concern for operational security, we do not discuss matters of protective intelligence," Secret Service spokesperson Nate Herring said in an email.
(2026-08-26). In Cameroon, before the scroll, there was the dance floor. globalvoices.org 
(2026-08-26). "The Ball no Question Makes:" FitzGerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:50. juancole.com No. 50 in the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's translation of The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám addresses the helplessness of human beings before their destiny. It compares them to a ball used in a sport, which is struck and sent flying in one direction and then another. God is not so much the power that shapes their fate as an impassive background presence who is the only one that understands what is going on. | But Right or Left as strikes the Player goes;
| And He that toss'd Thee down into the Field,
| He knows about it all — He knows — He knows! | Vinnie-Marie d'Ambrosio in her Eliot…
(2026-08-26). Economic Advisor's 'bring back E10' advice puts in question govt's oil policy. ummid.com The opposition parties are using Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran's suggestion that the 'E10 Petrol should be brought back' to cast doubt over the Narendra Modi government's oil policy.
(2026-08-26). County-level markets fuel robust growth in China's retail sector. ecns.cn County-level markets have become a vital engine of China's retail expansion, with sales nearing 20 trillion yuan ($2.77 trillion), a NielsenIQ report said Monday.
(2026-08-26). Israeli soldiers block Knesset member from besieged Palestinian home. aljazeera.com Israeli soldiers blocked Knesset member Ofer Cassif from reaching a Palestinian family home in the occupied West Bank.
(2026-08-26). 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…
(2026-08-26). EBALDC property manager seeks ways to retaliate against tenant. indybay.org Effie's House, a 21 unit residential building in Oakland, owned by EBALDC, and managed by Znae Richmond.
(2026-08-26). Tuesday 9/29: Seaside Candidate Forum. indybay.org Oldemeyer Center, Laguna Grande Hall, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA 93955…
(2026-08-26). "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…
(2026-08-26). Wednesday 8/26: Stop Rigging The Election At KPFA & Pacifica! Purged KPFA Candidates Speak out. indybay.org KPFA | 1929 MLK Blvd/University | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-08-26). Oppose the US-Canada trade war! Unite the workers of the Americas against tariffs, war and dictatorship! wsws.org The trade war between Washington and Ottawa is a reactionary conflict involving two capitalist ruling classes striving to advance the predatory imperialist interests of their respective nation-states. The real division is not between Canada and America, but between the working class of both countries and the corporate oligarchies that exploit them.
(2026-08-26). Saturday 8/29: San José Protest & March. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José 95117…
(2026-08-26). 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.
(2026-08-26). The Families Left Behind: Their Right to Be Remembered, Our Responsibility to Act. ummid.com When a humanitarian worker is killed, the violation does not end with the death; it continues through the lives of the family left behind, and their suffering deserves recognition, documentation, support, accountability, and a place in collective memory.
(2026-08-26). Police ramp up attacks; protest exposes candidate homeless-hostile past. indybay.org Protest in front of Bookstore Santa Cruz trumpets opposition to mayoral candidate Ryan Coonerty's past history and recent statements exposing his sympathy for the Mayor Fred Keeley's intensifying anti-homeless policies.
(2026-08-26). Meet Aisha Wahab, First Afghan-American to Serve in US Congress. ummid.com In another major victory for the Democratic Party, Aisha Wahab has won the California's 14th District Special Election, becoming the first Afghan American elected to the U.S. Congress.
(2026-08-26). Democratic Party think tank Third Way launches campaign against socialism. wsws.org A leaked internal email reveals plans to hire a "Director of Anti-Extremism," days after the Democratic-Party aligned think tank cited the 1947 purge of the unions as its model.
(2026-08-26). 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…
(2026-08-26). Brighton & Hove Albion sign Algerian left-back Jaouen Hadjam. aljazeera.com The 23-year-old joins from Swiss champions Young Boys on a five-year deal, making him the third Algerian in the league.
(2026-08-26). Why parents are turning to tutoring, and it is no longer just about better marks. onlineopinion.com.au Tutoring used to be the preserve of students who were struggling, but it is growing beyond that. Why?
(2026-08-26). 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.
(2026-08-26). Retired U.S. teacher reunites with Yin Yuzhen to plant three trees, renewing a 26-year friendship. ecns.cn Ronald Sakolsky, a retired U.S. teacher, stood once again in China's Mu Us Desert on Monday, planting three saplings alongside environmentalist Yin Yuzhen and her husband Bai Wanxiang.
(2026-08-26). Yunnan's Shizong pepino melons make debut in overseas market. ecns.cn A shipment of 23.5 metric tons of pepino melons from Shizong County, Yunnan Province, has been exported to Malaysia after passing inspections by Qujing Customs. This marks the first time the county's signature fruit has entered the overseas market.
(2026-08-26). 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…
(2026-08-26). 7 months after Alex Pretti's murder by the immigration Gestapo, his family speaks out against the ongoing cover-up. wsws.org In a powerful interview with ABC, the Pretti family condemned the Trump administration's cover-up of the murder of their son Alex, an intensive care nurse at the Department of Veterans Affairs who was shot and killed by Customs and Border Protection thugs during the federal occupation of Minnesota.
(2026-08-26). Tuesday 8/25: "I Care About Peace" Series: Visions of Peace from Youth. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oJo8eMR……
(2026-08-26). Donald Trump's Artifishy Intelligence. juancole.com (
(2026-08-26). Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress but says Riyadh must recognize Israel. al-monitor.com By Timothy GardnerWASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump has sent Congress a proposed agreement with Saudi Arabia on civil nuclear energy while insisting the pact will only go into effect if the kingdom normalizes relations with Israel, a U.S. administration official told Reuters on Tuesday. The agreement, which was reached in July and would allow U.S. companies to export civilian nuclear technology to the kingdom, was sent to Congress on Monday, according to the U.S. official, who declined to be identified.
(2026-08-26). Severe flooding cuts off villages in Guangxi, rescue teams deliver emergency supplies. ecns.cn Days of torrential rain have triggered severe flooding in Longzhou County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, cutting road access to multiple villages and leaving residents isolated. Rescue teams have been using boats in relay operations to deliver emergency supplies to stranded residents, local authorities said.
(2026-08-26). Chinese artists eye overseas concert boom. ecns.cn From Singapore to Vancouver, Mandarin pop stars are drawing crowds abroad, underscoring China's growing cultural reach. Jackson Wang, Zhou Shen and Silence Wang are among the artists leading the surge in overseas tours.
(2026-08-26). Why is this American ally so eager to revive Trump-Kim talks as Pyongyang fires missiles? | S. Korea. hindustantimes.com South Korea is offering to help the Trump administration revive dialogue with North Korea after Kim Jong Un rejected Washington's latest outreach. As Seoul coordinates with Washington on diplomacy, Pyongyang continues its missile tests while Kim Yo-jong dismisses claims of active talks and accuses the U.S. of maintaining a hostile policy.
(2026-08-26). 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.
(2026-08-26). The Future of Climate Science with Roger Pielke, Jr. wattsupwiththat.com This week we cover unemployment data, stadium subsidies, and how Americans feel about the U.S. economy right now. Our interview is with climate scientist and American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Roger Pielke, Jr. We talk about climate science, academic politics, fossil fuels vs. renewables, and the future of energy policy.
(2026-08-26). 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.
(2026-08-26). 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.
(2026-08-26). Humanoid robots, autonomous vehicles speed up China's parcel delivery. ecns.cn Humanoid robots, automated sorting systems, and autonomous delivery vehicles are being widely used across China's express delivery sector, from sorting centers to last-mile delivery.
(2026-08-26). 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.
(2026-08-26). Man United's Fernandes, City's Shaw named PFA Players of the Year. aljazeera.com Fernandes rewarded for an outstanding season with a record number of assists in the league; Shaw builds on league win and Golden Boot.
(2026-08-26). China expands community meal services for seniors nationwide. ecns.cn China is expanding meal services for older people, with 82,000 service sites nationwide now providing more than 4 million meals to seniors every day, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
(2026-08-26). California is running out of refineries — and running out of time. wattsupwiththat.com California is not proactively supporting the reanimating of the closed Valero Refinery in Benicia or the closed Phillips Refinery in Wilmington. In addition, California government is not making the necessary policy changes to avert the hemorrhaging loss of one or more of the remaining California Refineries.
(2026-08-26). How Citizens United supercharged 'Israel's lobby'. responsiblestatecraft.org In March 2006, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
(2026-08-26). Trump wants to stabilize Libya. Militants have other plans. responsiblestatecraft.org A series of crises have roiled Libya over the last month, undermining a U.S.-led initiative to resolve the country's profound political predicament and open its markets to American investment.Violent protests over deteriorating living conditions have surged in western cities under the control of Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, just as a series of drone
(2026-08-26). Dozens killed in rebel attacks on Sudan's Kordofan, medical group says. aljazeera.com Sudan Doctors Network says SPLM-N rebels killed 27 people in South Kordofan, including four children.
(2026-08-26). Pacific 'catastrophe' awaits if nations not alert to deep sea eco threat. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Kalinga Seneviratne In the past year there has been a scramble by the big powers to secure the continuing supply of "rare minerals" that are used in batteries driving electric cars and wind power turbines. There is a looming catastrophe awaiting the Pacific Ocean if countries in the region are not alert to the…
(2026-08-26). Onam: Kerala's Iconic Festival is Back in All its Beauty and Grace. ummid.com Malayalis' eagerly-awaited annual festival Onam stands out as one of the few celebrations in the world that blends mythology, veneration of nature and cultural expressions in a captivating tapestry.
(2026-08-26). China, Africa deepen cooperation on digital development. ecns.cn A high-level training program on digital development and transformation opened Monday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, bringing together officials, international organizations, think tanks and businesses from across Africa.
(2026-08-26). Thursday 8/27: Palantir OUT! NNU nurses to participate in nationwide protests against Palantir. indybay.org Palantir Palo Alto…
(2026-08-26). Nigerian content creator helps Chinese farm machinery reach overseas markets. ecns.cn Short videos posted by a Nigerian sales representative in eastern China's Zhejiang Province are helping a Chinese farm machinery producer reach overseas customers, with one TikTok post attracting more than 1.2 million views.
(2026-08-26). 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.
(2026-08-26). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-08-26). Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule Revised. ummid.com NEET UG 2026 Medical and Dental Admission Counselling Board has revised the MBBS and BDS Counselling Schedule 2026, changing the dates to release the merit list and allotment result, and last date to submit choice filling form.
(2026-08-26). 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.
(2026-08-26). What is Putin planning for this NATO nation? Russia floats 'unknown' attacks on UK drone hubs | Kyiv. hindustantimes.com Russia has issued a fresh warning over Britain's growing military support for Ukraine, with former Russian diplomat Andrei Fedorov suggesting U.K. drone-production facilities could face an "unknown" response. His remarks come amid Moscow's anger over Britain sharing missile technology and supporting Ukraine's long-range weapons programme.
(2026-08-26). Mamdani opposes Hindu nationalist event in New York. aljazeera.com Zohran Mamdani says he opposes a right-wing Hindu nationalist event scheduled for next week at Madison Square Garden.
(2026-08-26). Is Sudan's battlefield shaping the terms of its next political phase? aljazeera.com Army gains, RSF defections and al-Burhan's political push point to a possible shift in Sudan's war.
(2026-08-26). Beijing refrigerator claim exposes DPP-created 'information cocoon' in Taiwan: spokesperson. ecns.cn A claim made on a pro-independence political talk show that "people in Beijing don't have refrigerators" is detached from reality and will only become a laughingstock, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-08-26). Elon Musk calls Shanghai 'a Great City' as mother shares China trip. ecns.cn Maye Musk and her son, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, have recently shared posts about China on social media, drawing attention to their positive remarks about the country.
(2026-08-26). Petition To Urge SEIU California to endorse Tax Billionaires Now Initiative. indybay.org The California SEIU has refused to endorse the billionaire's tax although SEIU UHW spent $33 million to put it on the ballot.
(2026-08-26). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-26). Airport worker receives gratitude letter after helping customers make funeral trip. ecns.cn A Chinese woman surnamed Zhou recently expressed her gratitude to Wang Jin, a staff member at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in Zhejiang Province, for helping her family rearrange their travel plans during an emergency.
(2026-08-26). Palestinian boy shot during Israeli raid on UNRWA centre. aljazeera.com Video shows the moment a Palestinian boy was shot during an Israeli raid on a UN facility in occupied East Jerusalem.
(2026-08-26). Northwest China's Shaanxi establishes new rail hub with direct connections to Europe. ecns.cn The first direct China-Europe Railway Express freight train departed from Baoji in northwest China's Shaanxi Province on Tuesday, headed for Nizhny Novgorod of Russia. The launch makes Baoji as the province's second logistics hub with direct rail links to Europe, following the provincial capital, Xi'an.
(2026-08-26). 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.
(2026-08-26). Major Chinese airlines introduce paid in-flight meal options. ecns.cn Major Chinese airlines have introduced paid in-flight meal options on domestic routes, ranging from affordable snacks to premium platters costing several hundred yuan, as carriers seek to diversify their catering services.
(2026-08-26). 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.
(2026-08-26). Syrian Kurdish leader dissolves force that spearheaded jihadist fight. al-monitor.com The leader of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, the Washington-backed group at the forefront of the battle against the Islamic State jihadist group, announced their dissolution on Tuesday under a deal with the government. | After being Syria's most highly trained and organised paramilitary force for years, the SDF was promptly dropped by Washington in favour of the new US-friendly authorities in Damascus after the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in late 2024.
(2026-08-26). One year since Trump's military occupation of Washington D.C.: A milestone in the march toward dictatorship. wsws.org Trump's troop deployment has been a critical element in his plans to construct a presidential dictatorship.
(2026-08-26). 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.
(2026-08-26). In Chhatron Ki Goonj Pune, Rahul Gandhi attacks Manusmriti. ummid.com Indicating a major shift in the Congress Policy, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi Saturday August 22, 2026 while addressing the Chhatron ki Goonj event in Pune blamed Manusmriti for the woes of women in India and urged students to end patriarchy.
(2026-08-26). 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.
(2026-08-26). Campaign to free Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk discussed on NZ Māori radio. wsws.org Members of the Socialist Equality Group (New Zealand) exposed the fascist Ukrainian court's frame-up of the young Trotskyist leader, who is sentenced to 15 years in prison for "treason" for opposing the war.
(2026-08-26). Fireworks factory goes up in smoke in Mexico. aljazeera.com Two explosions have hit a fireworks facility in Tultepec, Mexico, sending a spectacular mix of flames and explosions…
(2026-08-26). Missing Chinese student found dead in South Korea, murder suspect arrested. ecns.cn A 25-year-old Chinese female student who had been missing for several days was found dead in Gyeongsan, South Korea, the Chinese Consulate General in Busan said on Tuesday after confirming the case with local police.
(2026-08-26). The RSF's defeat will not end Sudan's war but merely fragment it. aljazeera.com Sudanese army's battlefield gains rely on an armed coalition it may struggle to control once the common enemy is gone.
(2026-08-26). US sanctions four India-based companies for oil trade in new economic crackdown. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Donald Trump administration has imposed sanctions on four India-based companies over their alleged involvement in Iranian oil and petrochemical trade worth around USD 119 million. The move is part of Washington's efforts to cut off Iran's sources of international revenue. Three Indian nationals were also included in the sanctions announced under the Operation Economic Outcast initiative. | The US Treasury described the action as part of a wider economic campaign aimed at disrupting Iran's financial links around the world. It said India-based Sadashiva Overseas Limited imported around USD 69 mi…
(2026-08-26). Hong Kong official encourages people, enterprises to facilitate its integration into national development strategy. ecns.cn Starry Lee Wai-king, member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and President of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday encouraged Hong Kong people and businesses operating on the Chinese mainland to leverage their strengths to facilitate Hong Kong's deeper integration into and service to China's overall development strategy.
(2026-08-26). Mamdani opposes NYC event with leader of India's Hindu nationalist group. geo.tv New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during an announcement on the Standing Up to ICE outreach programme at the governor's office in New York City, US, August 12, 2026. — ReutersRSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will feature at an August 29 event.Hindu nationalist group doesn't…
(2026-08-26). Kurdish-led SDF dissolves as part of integration with Damascus. al-monitor.com DAMASCUS, Aug 25 (Reuters) – The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has been dissolved, the armed militant group's leader said on Tuesday, a major step in the integration plan agreed on earlier this year with the Islamist-led government in Damascus."We announce today the end of the mission of the Syrian Democratic Forces and announce with full responsibility its dissolution as an independent military force," SDF commander Mazloum Abdi said in a televised speech.
(2026-08-26). Read: Affan Ansari on Studying Abroad, Scholarships and Global Ambitions. ummid.com In an exclusive interview, Political Science and International Relations Graduate Affan Ansari discusses his journey from studying Science in India to pursuing Higher Education in Turkey and Europe, the realities of studying abroad, scholarships and financial planning, community engagement, and his ambition to build a career in peacebuilding, conflict resolution and international security.
(2026-08-26). Boeing engineers and technical workers reject contract, vote to authorize strike. wsws.org A strike would disrupt both commercial-aircraft certification and military production under conditions of expanding US wars and preparations for conflict with China.
(2026-08-26). China-made humanoid robots are rapidly moving out of labs into real-world industries: FM. ecns.cn Humanoid robots are rapidly moving out of labs into real-world industries, said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian on Tuesday.
(2026-08-26). Turn the National Steel Car strike into a counter-offensive by workers across North America: For class struggle, not trade war. wsws.org The decisive question two weeks into the strike is whether we organize ourselves to win or allow the United Steelworkers bureaucracy to fritter away our strength until we are starved into accepting another sellout.
(2026-08-26). 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?
(2026-08-26). Chinese war comedy 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' announces global release plan. ecns.cn Chinese war comedy-drama Once Upon a Time in the Middle East announced its global release plan on Tuesday, after the summer hit grossed more than 1.6 billion yuan (approximately $238 million) at the box office since its release on Aug. 11, 2026.
(2026-08-26). SGP in the Berlin state election: "We embody the revolutionary, socialist and internationalist traditions of the working class" wsws.org Speaking at the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei Berlin state election campaign launch, the party's honorary chairman explains that 35 years ago it was not socialism but Stalinism that collapsed, and that today's crisis demands the working class reclaim its revolutionary traditions.
(2026-08-26). 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.
(2026-08-26). Bangladesh to Join Türkiye-Pakistan Makkah Pact? ummid.com Bangladesh says it's open to joining the Türkiye-Pakistan defence pact, it's not a signature, but it's not nothing either – and for India, it confirms a drift that's been building for two years.
(2026-08-26). Philadelphia should do more to help unhoused people during heat waves, advocates say. whyy.org 
This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| In early July, when the temperature soared above 100 degrees in Philadelphia for three consecutive days, Barbara Lear slept outside. | Lear has been homeless since February, when the sister she'd been living with moved. Since then, Lear has grown frustrated…
(2026-08-26). Lindsey Graham's sister wins. The War Party wins. We lose, again. responsiblestatecraft.org Darline Graham won the Republican primary Tuesday and will likely win a full-term to fill her
(2026-08-26). Australia: PepsiCo demands more real pay cuts at Brisbane Smith's crisps factory. wsws.org As well as workers' pay demands, the company has rejected virtually all the limited claims submitted by the unions.
(2026-08-26). US Steel Clairton disaster exposes 13 years of OSHA failure under Democratic and Republican administrations. wsws.org Federal regulators repeatedly inspected the US Steel plant while deadly hazards remained uncorrected.
(2026-08-26). Eni presses ahead with Egypt gas projects as war raises investment risks. al-monitor.com Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met with Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi on Tuesday, with the Italian energy giant revealing it could make a crucial investment decision in coming months.
(2026-08-26). DSA's Ella Teevan: 'Socialism has broken containment in the United States'. links.org.au 
Ella Teevan discusses the US midterms, how the Democratic Socialists of America can build on its successes, and challenging US imperialism and President Donald Trump's far-right agenda.
(2026-08-26). Meet Dr. Heena Fuplunkar, a Doctor already to now serve as Police Officer. ummid.com For thousands of students, particularly those from vernacular medium, Dr. Heena Qasim Fuplunkar's story is a reminder that dreams can rise above limitations when supported by determination, discipline and sustained effort.
(2026-08-26). Thursday 11/12: 29th Anniversary San Francisco Transgender Film Festival. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3117 16th St, | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-08-26). 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.
(2026-08-26). AIAPGET 2026: Retest for 49 students as power failure disrupts exam. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced retest (re-exam) for 49 students whose All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test 2026 (AIAPGET 2026) Saturday August 22, 2026 was disrupted due to power failure.
(2026-08-26). Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide. geo.tv US President Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 7, 2025. — ReutersTrump has pursued aggressive immigration crackdown. State Department did not specify details on training.Trump's crackdown has faced some legal setbacks.
(2026-08-26). At least 14 babies killed in Pakistan hospital nursery fire. aljazeera.com Only one infant rescued from the neonatal facility where the fire broke out, in Pakistan's capital.
(2026-08-26). Human rights situation in Myanmar 'plummets to new low', UN says. aljazeera.com New report says abuses against Rohingya and unchecked resource exploitation deepening crisis in Myanmar.
(2026-08-26). Stop California Forever's Backdoor Deal Making. indybay.org The billionaire investors behind the "California Forever" scheme in Solano County are asking state legislators to allow their massive proposed developments to bypass environmental review.
(2026-08-26). (W.E. Talk) Green architecture: building bridges between the East and West, without crossing the limits of our planet. ecns.cn Here, the paradigm shift is twofold, because a whole-system thinking is needed not only to consider the entire life cycle, but also to envision what happens next. The ultimate goal is to minimize environmental impacts and to drive both sustainability and innovation.
(2026-08-26). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-26). Sino-French equine culture exhibition opens in Beijing. ecns.cn A major Sino-French exhibition on horse culture opened Sunday at Prince Kung's Palace Museum in Beijing, bringing together more than 260 equine-themed artworks from both countries.
(2026-08-26). Electric shock gloves sought by ICE were used on Omaha schoolchildren. wsws.org "Our schools are supposed to be places where children are safe, learning and being protected," one parent said, "not places where electrical weapons become another tool of discipline or control."
(2026-08-26). Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz fall in US Open mixed doubles quarterfinal. aljazeera.com Star pair lost to Cobolli and Bencic, who will play married partners Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils in the semifinal.
(2026-08-26). Managed Pluralism: Tokayev's Constitutional Gamble in Kazakhstan. ummid.com Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's ongoing political reset in Kazakhstan, represents a calculated effort, to restructure state power under the narrative of progressive constitutional reform.
(2026-08-26). Chinese humanoid robot Tiangong sets 100m record with 8.86-second sprint. ecns.cn Chinese humanoid robot Tiangong clocked 8.86 seconds in the 100-meter semifinal of the large-size category at the second World Humanoid Robot Games on Tuesday, setting a new record.
(2026-08-26). Why Is Trump's spy chief in Moscow? What is CIA boss Ratcliffe doing behind Russia's closed doors. hindustantimes.com CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly traveled to Moscow on August 25 for meetings with Russian officials, according to multiple reports. The mystery visit comes as U.S.-Russia contacts intensify under President Donald Trump amid stalled Ukraine peace talks. Reports say Washington even asked Ukraine to avoid strikes on Moscow and St. Petersburg during Ratcliffe's visit, raising questions about the sensitivity of his mission. Who was Ratcliffe meeting? Was he in contact with Russia's intelligence leadership? And could the trip signal a new backchannel between Washington and Moscow? Here's what we know about the C…
(2026-08-26). "MAGA's Man in LatAm" jailed in Bolivia over political assassination plot. wsws.org The arrest of Fernando Cerimedo, business partner of Trump's former campaign manager, exposes the criminal machinery behind the installation of far-right regimes in Latin America.
(2026-08-26). 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.
(2026-08-26). China's longest offshore steel trestle bridge completed in Dalian. ecns.cn An 11.6-kilometer offshore steel trestle bridge, the longest of its kind currently under construction in China, was fully connected on Tuesday in Dalian, located in China's northeastern Liaoning Province.
(2026-08-26). Now That's (Public) Service! wattsupwiththat.com Apparently the public universities supply the credentials, elected officials provide the plaintiff, the plaintiff's lawyer supplies the money, other elected representatives run cover to protect the litigation, and the finished product returns to the lawyer's advocacy file.
(2026-08-26). 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.
(2026-08-26). Friday 8/28: Flowers of the Earth – Brazil (Mato Grosso do Sul), Santa Cruz Premiere. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street | Santa Cruz, CA…
(2026-08-26). 26-year-old South Australian worker killed in woodchipper accident. wsws.org Josh Thomson-Parkin had raised concerns about the reliability and safety of the machine in the days before his death.
(2026-08-26). Dialogue seeks tangible results in Sino-U.S. ties. ecns.cn Representatives from China and the United States participated in a dialogue on Tuesday in Beijing, where they called for joint efforts to translate the consensus reached by the two countries' heads of state into concrete action and tangible results, while also suggesting expansion of practical cooperation across a number of fields.
(2026-08-26). Philippines completes first remote surgery with doctors in China operating robot. ecns.cn The Urology Center of the Philippines performed the country's first remote surgery in Quezon City on Tuesday.
(2026-08-26). Top EU court says Kavala case exposes erosion of judicial independence in Turkey. al-monitor.com Europe's top human rights court has renewed its call for Turkey to immediately release jailed philanthropist Osman Kavala, saying his imprisonment reflects a broader "systemic problem" over independence and impartiality of the judiciary.
(2026-08-26). 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…
(2026-08-26). Sunday 9/20: Voices from Holy Land Online Film Salon: "The Palestinian Exile – 78 Years and No Future" indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-September2026…
(2026-08-26). 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.
(2026-08-26). 'This is a difficult task': PNG parliament to finally address Bougainville vote. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea's prime minister has urged the nation to appreciate the gravity of the decision on Bougainville that Parliament is to debate this week. The PNG Parliament resumed on Tuesday and from Thursday MPs will debate whether to ratify the 97.7 percent vote by Bougainvilleans for independence in…
(2026-08-26). Zaidi set to make European debut with Macron in France. al-monitor.com The Iraqi prime minister is expected to sign several memorandums of understanding with France during his Sept. 14 meeting with Macron as Baghdad seeks to diversify its diplomatic and security ties.
(2026-08-26). How Iran is readying for economic protests as Trump escalates pressure. al-monitor.com Iranian authorities are bracing for unrest as US pressure collides with a battered economy, fuel price indecision and fresh memories of bloodshed.
(2026-08-26). War and Climate Breakdown: We owe Children More. juancole.com Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Children attending Amani primary school in Nairobi, Kenya, are first given warm water, bathing soap and a seaweed-based body gel for washing before entering their classrooms, because they lack clean water at home. If they need to wash their uniforms, they are given a change of school uniform and a place to dry their clothes. Most of the children live in informal settlements that lack clean water, sanitation and hygiene; school is their only provider of these essential public health needs. | They are taught to clean the school that offers them not onl…
(2026-08-26). Yiwu gears up for Year-of-the-Goat Spring Festival as overseas orders surge. ecns.cn With more than five months to go before the Year-of-the-Goat Spring Festival, production and sales of festive goods at Yiwu International Trade City are already in full swing.
(2026-08-26). All It Takes Is One Crack In The Lie We've Been Sold. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I saw a Someone had captioned the clip, "Every awakening begins with a fracture in the lie." | Yeah. It does tend to happen like that. | You start pulling on one thread and then the whole thing unravels. Maybe you start with…
(2026-08-26). Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). A KPFA blast from the past. indybay.org
(2026-08-26). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Evaluation of the ICRC's EcoSec Programme in Cameroon (2019-2024). icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Preserving humanity and dignity in the Philippines' armed conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). The Pacific strengthens commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Why the world cannot normalize the killing of those who help. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Instagram chief testifies at Meta trial, says few teens used safety feature. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-26). Bangladesh: 17th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026 National Rounds — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Renewed call from UN Secretary-General and ICRC President to adopt rules on autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). DRC: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement condemns attacks on its volunteers and staff. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Haiti: Everything must be done to protect the population from escalating armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Mali: Six injured people transferred from Kidal to Gao. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Outcomes of the 5th Pacific Islands Roundtable on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). US Army Black Hawk helicopter crashes in Colorado. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-26). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Ethiopia. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Evaluation of EcoSec's Microeconomic Initiatives in Libya 2019-2024. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). World Humanitarian Day: Health care is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Restoring hope: five years of MHPSS support for repatriated families in Central Asia. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Massive natural gas leak in Wisconsin puts community on alert. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-26). Argentina: Basta Ya de violencia contra las comunidades originarias. indybay.org Argentina: Basta Ya de violencia contra las comunidades originarias. | NO al saqueo y la represión!
(2026-08-26). Syrian Democratic Forces, tip of the spear in anti-jihadist fight, to dissolve. al-monitor.com The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, whose dissolution was announced by their leader Mazloum Abdi on Tuesday, were the Washington-backed de facto army of the Kurds' autonomous administration in Syria and spearheaded the battle against jihadists.The force was Syria's most highly trained and organised for years, until Washington dropped them for the new US-friendly authorities in Damascus.Experts say the SDF's dissolution marks the end of an era for the country's Kurds, who had long dreamt of autonomy before the 2024 fall of Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad.
(2026-08-26). Thursday 9/3: Solidarity Presence in the West Bank: Report back. indybay.org Private home: 1925 Hudson St, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States…
(2026-08-26). Water crisis makes life in Sudan's El Obeid refugee camps even worse. aljazeera.com Families displaced by war in Sudan's El Obeid refugee camps face crippling water shortages.
(2026-08-25). RNZ tops trust survey, lifts radio and digital audiences. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Larger audiences across radio and digital platforms have combined with stronger trust in RNZ than other outlets, new data suggest. RNZ's results in the closely watched GfK radio survey were released on Tuesday morning. After a fall in the first survey of the year, RNZ National bounced back up to 509,200 listeners. Commercial talk…
(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 |