(2026-08-23). Ex-Colombian president: Restoring Israeli ties applauds Gaza genocide. aljazeera.com Ex-Colombian President, Gustavo Petro, says restoring ties with Israel amounts to applauding the Gaza genocide.
presstv.co.uk (2026-08-23). Pezeshkian: World astonished by Irans resilience in face of US-Israeli wars
President Masoud Pezeshkian says the enemy's assessment that Iran would collapse under intense pressure has been proven wrong, as the nation's steadfastness, solidarity, and cohesion have left the world in awe.
(2026-08-23). Trump Posts Image Labeling Strait of Hormuz as 'New US Territory'. news.antiwar.com President Donald Trump posted an image on Truth Social Saturday showing the Strait of Hormuz as "new US territory." It is the second time he posted the graphic this month. The Strait of Hormuz has become a major issue in efforts to end the Middle East war. Before the conflict, the crucial waterway was treated …
presstv.co.uk (2026-08-23). Trump's 'economic D-Day'After months of war, the Trump administration is turning once again to economic pressure against Iran, describing the new sanctions push as an "Economic D-Day." But can sanctions succeed where military force failed?
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Trump disclosure suggests rampant insider trading. thecanary.co 
This may not surprise anyone at this point, but Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure has given many the impression that he's insider trading at an unprecedented level: Trump Made Over 1,000 Stock Trades in June Worth $78M—$263M, Ethics Filing Shows — NewsWire (@NewsWire_US) August 22, 2026 Rampant In the US, alleged insider trading is far […] | By
(2026-08-23). Responding to Delcy, Lula and Sheinbaum Apologists. orinocotribune.com [Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune is not necessarily aligned with all the opinions expressed by the author in this article. However, Orinoco Tribune considers it important for publication in order to present various positions on complex issues.] | By Joe Emersberger — Aug 21, 2026 | Since January, the US has imposed a level of subordination in Latin America that has not been seen since the early twentieth century when it directly occupied Haiti and Nicaragua. Today, only Cuba and Nicaragua deserve to be called sovereign states in the region. Trump has succeeded because the Holocaust in Gaza made western imper…
(2026-08-23). CIA Staff Exodus: How China Is Exploiting the Crisis to Recruit U.S. Intelligence Talent. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese media and intelligence are closely following the exodus of the American Central Intelligence Agency CIA personnel, particularly the months-long wait for new retirees to receive their financial entitlements. The agency is facing what it describes as an unprecedented number of retirements as the Trump administration seeks to reduce its workforce. Chinese media and intelligence …
(2026-08-23). The Dawn of a New Cold War. theintercept.com 
(2026-08-23). UAE puts its oil tanks in steel spiderweb as Iran opens the doors to its secret missile factory. hindustantimes.com The UAE is reportedly fortifying key oil, gas and aviation infrastructure with steel-and-mesh "cope cages" amid concerns over potential Iranian drone attacks. The low-cost defensive measure, inspired by Russia's anti-drone tactics in Ukraine, comes as Tehran showcases its missile capabilities and tensions across the Gulf remain high.
(2026-08-23). The real reason Netanyahu added Mamdani to his 'enemies list'. mondoweiss.net 
Netanyahu's campaign billboard lumps Zohran Mamdani with Iran and Hezbollah as an "enemy", an admission that he's losing America, and that no successor will fix Israel's underlying apartheid problem.
(2026-08-23). CDF Munir to visit Tehran on Monday: Iranian foreign ministry. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir will reportedly visit Tehran on Monday, Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Sunday. | Pakistan has taken on a mediator role in negotiations between Iran and the United States aimed at ending the war which began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran in February. | The visit aims to bolster bilateral cooperation and build on "Pakistan's efforts to help strengthen peace and security in the region," Baghaei said in remarks carried by Iran's state-run news agency IRNA, Anadolu reported. | Baghaei added that…
(2026-08-23). Mojtaba gets shock defense invite: Will Iran join Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey's new alliance. hindustantimes.com Iran has reportedly received an invitation to join the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, a military pact currently involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey. The alliance treats an armed attack on one member as an attack on all, raising questions about the future of Middle East security. Iran's parliamentary news agency chief says Tehran is considering the invitation, but Iranian officials have not officially confirmed it. Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have also made no public confirmation. If Iran joins, the move could reshape regional alliances, transform Saudi-Iran relations and create a powerful new Islami…
(2026-08-23). Israel DM Orders IDF to Escalate Demolitions in Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com
(2026-08-23). Members of the Federation of Cuban Women condemn the U.S. blockade of Cuba. radiohc.cu Members of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) on Sunday condemned the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States government on the island, during the national event commemorating the 66th anniversary of the organization founded by Fidel Castro and Vilma Espín. | In every home, community, and workplace, the impact of this genocidal policy is felt, a policy that women, in particular, face daily, as is the case of Yuniesky Camallea García, mother of a child with a medical condition that requires specialized treatment with a drug that is not produced in the country and must be imported…
(2026-08-23). Trump vuelve a arremeter contra Canadá. radiohc.cu Donald Trump volvió a lanzar duras críticas contra Canadá, cuestionando su relación comercial con Estados Unidos y acusándola de aplicar elevados aranceles a los agricultores estadounidenses. | ´ ° ° °Canadá quiere los beneficios de ser un estado sin serlo!!! Además, llevan muchos años imponiendo aranceles exorbitantes a nuestros grandes agricultores. ° ° °Ya basta!!! ª, escribió el presidente de EE.UU. en Truth Social. | Sus declaraciones se producen en plena escalada de las tensiones comerciales entre Washington y Ottawa. | Las negociaciones entre ambos países fracasaron y EE…
(2026-08-23). Cuban women receive congratulations on FMC's 66th anniversary. radiohc.cu Cuba's top authorities, led by President Miguel Díaz-Canel, congratulated women this Sunday on the 66th anniversary of the founding of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC). | On social media, the head of state affirmed that the FMC reaches this new anniversary "with the same strength and love as the first day… remaining true to the trust of #FidelForever." | Likewise, the president publicly expressed his appreciation and recognition to Cuban women "who inspire us so much with their work, above any difficulty." | Díaz-Canel declared, "We are counting on you for all the tasks of the Revolution. As Fidel Castro sai…
(2026-08-23). Amigos brasileños recolectan medicamentos para Cuba. radiohc.cu El Comité Carioca de Solidaridad con Cuba entregó medicamentos al Movimiento de los Trabajadores Rurales Sin Tierra (MST) para enviarlos a Cuba en un acto por el centenario del líder de la Revolución, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016). | Carmen Diniz, del referido grupo, explicó a la agencia Prensa Latina que la entrega de los fármacos recolectados en Nova Iguaàßu y Raízes do Brasil, Río de Janeiro, se produjo en la Escuela Nacional Florestán Fernandes, en Guararema, Sao Paulo. | En el centro docente integrantes del Comité participaron en una jornada dedicada al internacionalismo y el legado del líder histórico…
(2026-08-23). Celebran en La Habana carrera-caminata Veraneando en Familia. radiohc.cu Con un ambiente festivo y familiar, se celebró este sábado la caminata Veraneando en Familia, convocada por la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas (FMC) y el Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación (Inder). | La cita rindió homenaje al centenario del natalicio del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (13 de agosto) y al aniversario 66 de la organización femenina (23 de agosto), así como también conmemoró dos hitos históricos: el aniversario 60 de la epopeya de Cerro Pelado y el 50 del Crimen de Barbados. | En la modalidad popular de cinco kilómetros, la francesa Mariam Tremblay fue la primera en cr…
palestinechronicle.com (2026-08-22). Major Escalation in Gaza Genocide May Be Coming Israeli Military Officials Say
Israeli newspaper Maariv reported that assessments circulating among the upper ranks of the Israeli military suggest Netanyahu does not want Israel's ongoing confrontations to end and could pursue renewed escalation in Gaza.
(2026-08-23). Ballet Nacional de Cuba homenajea a la UNEAC. radiohc.cu 
La sala Avellaneda del Teatro Nacional fue el escenario escogido este sábado por el Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC) para homenajear a la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (UNEAC) en sus 65 cumpleaños. | Previo al programa de concierto, Yuris Nórido, vicepresidente de la UNEAC, ponderó la estrecha cercanía de los pilares del BNC, Fernando Alonso (1914-2013), Alicia (1920-2019), y Alberto (1917-2007), con el Poeta Nacional Nicolás Guillén (1902-1989) y la naciente organización.No como figuras meramente honorarias —aunque merecían ya todos los honores—, sino desde el trabajo, el compromiso y el aporte…
(2026-08-23). Teresa Amarelle Boué: cubanas en resistencia. radiohc.cu Por Dixie Edith | ´Usted no ha visto a una mujer cubana decaer ª, asegura Teresa Amarelle Boué, secretaria general de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas (FMC). En esa declaración recoge la actitud con que la organización femenina celebra este domingo su aniversario 66. | En un contexto global donde emergen, cada vez con mayor fuerza, discursos de odio que amenazan los derechos de género, pero también en medio de la dura situación que enfrenta Cuba, la FMC apuesta por fortalecer su labor en los barrios, asegura la integrante del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba. | Amarelle B…
(2026-08-23). Díaz-Canel reiterates that the blockade is the main cause of the situation in Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel affirmed that the US blockade is the determining factor in the difficulties facing the Caribbean nation and assured that Cuba maintains its resolve to resist and defend its sovereignty. | "Without it, we would have fuel and we wouldn't have blackouts. There would be food. We would produce the medicines we need. What they are doing is a true crime," the president stated in an interview with the Brazilian newspaper Folha de S. Paulo. | Díaz-Canel acknowledged the existence of internal difficulties, including bureaucratic problems and delays in certain government actions, but mainta…
(2026-08-23). Israeli air strike near Gaza refugee camp kills one person and injures two. aljazeera.com Israeli air attack near Gaza's Maghazi camp kills one person and injures two others.
(2026-08-23). Israel's war on Gaza forces Palestinians to rely on 'Stone Age' toilets. aljazeera.com The displaced in Gaza are struggling to find safe, discreet and sanitary toilets amid health crisis.
(2026-08-23). Wednesday 8/26: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-08-23). Evil Israeli land thief uses iron bar to attack Palestinian amputee. thecanary.co 
Israeli settler violence — The most striking thing about the cruelty of so-called 'Israel' is perhaps the cowardice with which it is exercised. The Gaza holocaust is one giant act of spinelessness, bombarding from afar a captive population for over 1000 days like fish being shot in a barrel. Now a Zionist thug has exemplified […] | By
(2026-08-23). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Heavy Israeli air strike hits warehouse in central Gaza. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-23). The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Venezuela: National Assembly Removes Opposition Deputy Ecarri From 'Friendship' Group Amid Rumors of Hiring US 'Money Doctor'. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Rodríguez announced the decision on Saturday, August 22, in an official statement, describing Ecarri's actions as "irresponsible" and accusing him of violating Venezuela's legal order. | According to the National Assembl…
(2026-08-23). Flooding across Caracas, Venezuela, after heavy rains. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-23). Did Bobby Vinton ever sing about the perfect father and daughter relationship? moderndiplomacy.eu Every single day, my mother and I played a cat-and-mouse game of who could love and adore my father more than the previous day. Was it fair to say that I won most of the time? For whatever reason, for whatever reason. I always loved my father unconditionally, but now that he was in the …
(2026-08-23). JI chief announces nationwide strike, long march towards Islamabad after 12 Rabiul Awwal. tribune.com.pk 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Sunday announced that the party would continue its sit-in until the withdrawal of the petroleum levy, followed by a shutter-down strike after Rabiul Awwal 12, protest camps in different cities and, subsequently, a long march towards Islamabad. | Speaking at a press conference on the eighth day of the sit-in, Rehman said the JI's campaign had entered a decisive phase and that the party intended to take the movement to its logical conclusion. | He said the three ongoing sit-ins would continue, while protest camps would also be established in different cities. He…
(2026-08-23). China urges U.S. to withdraw Section 232 tariffs on drones, parts. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday urged the United States to immediately withdraw its Section 232 tariff measures on drones and drone components, saying the measures severely harm the interests of Chinese enterprises and disrupt cooperation in global drone industrial and supply chains.
(2026-08-23). Twin cities battered by overnight rain as Nullah Lai swells. tribune.com.pk 
Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused widespread waterlogging in Rawalpindi and Islamabad early on Sunday, with water levels in Nullah Lai rising sharply before falling rapidly after the rain stopped. | The twin cities have been hit by intermittent heavy rain for several consecutive days, with repeated downpours swelling Nullah Leh, the Soan River and other waterways. The prolonged spell has kept the authorities and emergency services on alert, with rain-related flooding reported in several low-lying areas. | The rain began at about 1am and continued until around 5am, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Dep…
(2026-08-23). Chinese robotics firms accelerate global expansion. ecns.cn "Going global" has emerged as one of the key themes of the 2026 World Robot Conference, which is being held in Beijing from Aug. 19 to 23.
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Messi scores but Miami slump continues. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-23). Israeli politicians focus on foreign threats, ignoring spiralling debt. aljazeera.com Israel faces mounting debt pressures as wars and declining tax revenues collide and more top earners leave the country.
(2026-08-23). Deutsche Autoindustrie gegen China. Warum sich dieser Krieg mit Zà∂llen nicht mehr gewinnen là§sst? strategic-culture.su Es scheint, als hà§tten die Deutschen endlich begonnen, das Ausmaàü des Problems ernsthaft zu begreifen, in das ihr Automobilgigant Volkswagen geraten ist. Und là§ngst geht es nicht mehr um ein misslungenes Modell, sinkende Verkaufszahlen auf einem einzelnen Markt oder eine voràºbergehende Krise der Elektroautos. Zur Debatte steht das Wirtschaftsmodell der deutschen Automobilindustrie selbst, das jahrzehntelang als praktisch unverwundbar galt. | Volkswagen durchlebt eine der schwersten Phasen seiner Geschichte. Chinesische Konkurrenten setzen das Unternehmen gleichzeitig in China und Europa un…
(2026-08-23). Australia demolish Bangladesh in two days. tribune.com.pk 
An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets and 10 for the match as he ripped through the Bangladesh batting to ensure a commanding innings and 51-run second Test victory for Australia inside two days on Sunday. | The visitors headed into the Mackay showdown on a high after shocking the world's top-ranked team by nine wickets in the first Test at Darwin. | But they were brought crashing back to earth by some scintillating fast bowling, led by man-of-the-match Starc who finished with 10-51 for the match to level the two-game series. | After 18 wickets fell on a frenetic first day, the hosts were all out…
(2026-08-23). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-08-23). Monday 9/7: Santa Cruz: Workers Over Billionaires! Labor Day Pro-Union Protest. indybay.org Intersection of Ocean and Water Streets | Santa Cruz, CA…
(2026-08-23). Who Can Be Called a Politician and What Does It Mean? indybay.org Understand who can be called a politician, what the role means, and which qualities define effective political leadership. Explore the importance of public service, responsibility, communication, integrity, and community participation in politics.
(2026-08-23). Syria: First Assad-Era Verdicts a Test for Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Atef Najib during a trial session at the Palace of Justice in Damascus, Syria, April 26, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed | (Amman) — A Syrian court's first verdicts for crimes committed during the Assad era raise important legal issues the government should urgently address, Human Rights Watch said today. ⚪ Human Rights Watch released a question-and-answer document on the trial of Atef Najib, former head of the Political Security Branch in Daraa, who was convicted on August 11, 2026, along with former President Bashar al-Assad and six other defendants tried in absent…
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Pegula dethrones Swiatek to book Cincinnati final against Gauff. aljazeera.com The women's all-American final will be followed by a men's title clash between Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils of France.
(2026-08-23). Search continues for 22 after bulk carrier sinks off India. tribune.com.pk 
India's Coast Guard and Navy continued search-and-rescue operations off the eastern coast on Sunday after a Panama-flagged cargo vessel carrying 24 crew sank, with two Chinese nationals rescued, a senior official said. | The two rescued Chinese seafarers said the vessel developed a list on Friday and sank within eight minutes, forcing the crew to abandon ‚Å the ship, Shyam Jagannathan, director general of India's Maritime Administration, told Reuters. | Jagannathan said the chances of finding survivors general…
(2026-08-23). U.S. meddling in Brazilian elections, preparing for possible military intervention. strategic-culture.su By Alan MacLeod | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The United States is interfering in the Brazilian presidential elections, pressuring…
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Afridi vows to lead long march to Islamabad. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Saturday vowed to personally lead Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers in the September 27 long march to Islamabad, declaring that the announced date was firm and non-negotiable and that the party would not retreat until achieving its objective. | The chief minister made the remarks during a one-day visit to Hangu as part of preparations for the long march. He addressed participants of the PTI's Street Movement at Hangu Bazaar Chowk and Abu Bakr Siddique Chowk. PTI provincial president Junaid Akbar Khan, Provincial Ministers Shafi Jan and Meena Khan…
(2026-08-23). Panama-flagged cargo ship with 24 crew members sinks off Odisha coast, two survivors rescued. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A Panama-flagged cargo ship carrying 24 crew members sank in the Bay of Bengal, about 240 nautical miles from Odisha's Paradip coast, on Saturday. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Indian Navy have started a major search-and-rescue operation. | The ship, MV Ocean Winner (IMO 9145530), had 20 Chinese nationals, three Myanmar nationals and one Bangladeshi on board. It had last visited Paradip and was heading to Singapore. | So far, two crew members have been rescued, while the search is still on for the other 22. | Communication Lost | The ICG's Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Sri Vijay…
(2026-08-23). From Lucknow to Azamgarh: Students Protesting Against Yogi Govt Across UP. ummid.com Lucknow, Azamgarh, Kannauj, Hamirpur and Fatehpur, the list of Uttar Pradesh cities where students, Gen Alpha, are protesting against the Adityanath Government is growing with every passing day.
(2026-08-23). Event Passed: Protest Whole Foods Goat Milk Supplier's Cruelty. indybay.org Activists to Protest Whole Foods Goat Milk Supplier's Cruelty with Giant "Bloody" Milk Carton and "Die-In"
(2026-08-23). Strike vote at London's V&A Museum exposes exploitation at the heart of Britain's "world class" cultural sector. wsws.org Workers are rejecting a model in which vital cultural institutions are sustained by low-paid labour and goodwill while management pursues commercial expansion.
(2026-08-23). EBALDC transition situation raises slumlord and eviction fears. indybay.org 2008 photo of some California Hotel tenants protesting against their evictions by the Oakland Community Housing, INC., a non profit housing developer that was dissolved.
(2026-08-23). Key bridge blown up in Mastung. tribune.com.pk 
An important bridge on the N-25 National Highway was blown up by unidentified armed men in Mastung district, disrupting traffic on the key route, security officials said. | The incident occurred late Friday night in the Khad Koocha area, where unidentified attackers detonated explosives on a culvert between Injiri Cross and Khad Koocha. The blast damaged the structure and temporarily affected traffic flow. | Officials said no loss of life was reported in the attack. Traffic was subsequently diverted through an alternative route to ensure continued movement on the highway. | Security forces cordoned off the are…
(2026-08-23). Dozens of attacks in southern Thailand wound three people. aljazeera.com Many local government offices and several vehicles were damaged or destroyed in the 51 attacks late on Saturday.
(2026-08-23). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-23). 'You just can't trust Trump': Canadian premiers fire back in trade war. aljazeera.com Provincial premiers have joined Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, firing back after US President imposed tariffs.
(2026-08-23). Reform's Zahawi thinks Trump is a strategic genius. thecanary.co 
At this point, there are very few people in Britain who think Donald Trump is acting in anyone's interests besides his own. As such, the following post from Reform UK's Nadhim Zahawi might be the most embarrassing thing he's ever said: Important thread below. Many suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome insist the President has no […] | By
(2026-08-23). Whole Foods Goat Milk Supplier's Cruelty Protested. indybay.org Point made with giant "bloody" mild carton and "die-in"
(2026-08-23). Saudi Arabia's backing for Sudan's Burhan means enduring military rule. moderndiplomacy.eu Saudi Arabia's claim to oppose outside interference in Sudan is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain. Riyadh is no longer merely a venue for mediation or an advocate for a ceasefire: it is emerging as the principal regional underwriter of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's effort to convert battlefield advantage into an enduring political settlement on his …
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Saturday 8/22: Free virtual screening of the documentary feature film "Coexistence, My Ass!" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6Urs……
(2026-08-23). Iran counters Trump "D-Day" by Menacing Arab Oil Monarchies. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, replied on Saturday to Trump's threats to impose "economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale," on Iran, as other military figures said Iran is moving from a defensive to an offensive military doctrine. The US president said, "Any country that allows its financial institutions, businesses, airports, or government entities to provide any type of lifeline to Iran will itself face tremendous economic consequences." He called an economic "D-Day" and demanded that all of America's allies join in t…
(2026-08-23). Monday 9/21: Seaside: Peace Day Film and Potluck. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955…
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Sunday Taquitos Total Recall. lataco.com Sunday Taquitos! Art by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Ivan Ehlers.
(2026-08-23). DUSU Election 2026 Schedule Published. ummid.com The Delhi University (DU) has issued the notification and published the complete schedule of the high stake Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) Elections 2026.
(2026-08-23). Former Taliban commander Mullah Nazir's associate shot dead in South Waziristan. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-23). Joburg settles R5.25bn Eskom debt. sanews.gov.za Joburg settles R5.25bn Eskom debt | The City of Johannesburg has settled its outstanding R5.25 billion electricity debt to Eskom. | The Department of Electricity and Energy and the City of Johannesburg announced on Friday that Eskom had received the final payment, settling accumulated overdue debt of R5 255 421 994.16 owed by the city and City Power. | The settlement follows an intervention and mediation process established by Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, which brought together the city, City Power and Eskom to resolve long-running billing disputes. | The dispute had previously raised co…
(2026-08-23). 17-year-old named in Sweden school attack. tribune.com.pk 
Swedish police revealed that a 17-year-old female student was the fatal victim in a sword attack at a high school where widespread tributes were paid Saturday. | Flowers and candles were left outside the Brinell school in Fagersta where Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and opposition leader Magdalena Andersson went on Saturday morning to honour the dead student and three wounded victims. | The 18-year-old attacker entered the school on Friday afternoon ⚪ just days after the school had resumed from its summer break. He has been detained by police after being shot during his arrest. | "The person killed in this i…
(2026-08-23). Wednesday 9/16: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-08-23). Where water conflicts pose the biggest threat in 2026. aljazeera.com Water-related conflicts have nearly quadrupled since 2020. As World Water Week 2026 begins, Al Jazeera unpacks the data.
(2026-08-23). Starc takes 10 as Australia hand Bangladesh innings defeat in second Test. aljazeera.com Australia bounce back after losing first Test, bowling out the visitors for 64 and 95 to win by an innings and 51 runs.
(2026-08-23). Canada to hit US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates. aljazeera.com Mark Carney says Canada will impose tariffs starting September 8 on imports of US steel, electronics and other products.
(2026-08-23). Karnataka UGCET, UGNEET 2026 Allotment Results: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is releasing on its official website 'kea.kar.nic.in' Karnataka UGCET 2026 Second Round and Karnataka UGNEET 2026 First Round Provisional Allotment Results of the Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy, Architecture, Farm Sciences (Agriculture/Veterinary and others) students who had registered for admission in undergraduate courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Far-right provocateur Jake Lang arrested after Minneapolis riot. aljazeera.com Far-right influencer Jake Lang was arrested after clashes erupted at his rally outside Minneapolis City Hall.
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Solar kiosks bring healthcare closer to patients in Chad. aljazeera.com Solar-powered telemedicine is helping rural Chadians overcome distance and limited access to doctors.
(2026-08-23). Kazakhstan Votes on Power-Shifting Election. moderndiplomacy.eu Kazakhs began voting on Sunday in a snap parliamentary election that is expected to increase President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's power. This election follows a new constitution that changed parliament from two chambers to one. The supreme court confirmed that this allows Tokayev, who has been in office since 2019, to run for another seven-year term. Polls …
(2026-08-23). Serena Williams teams up with Carlos Alcaraz in US Open mixed doubles. aljazeera.com The 23-time Grand Slam champion will not be playing singles, but could team up with her older sister Venus for doubles.
(2026-08-23). Sam Marcy: 'A Marxist Defense of the L.A. Rebellion'. wibailoutpeople.org 1993:
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Minister praises enthusiastic public response in Hangu. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information and Public Relations Minister Shafi Jan has said the enthusiastic public response to the outreach campaign in Hangu, led by Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, is a clear indication of the success of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) September 27 long march on Islamabad. | He said the successful public mobilisation demonstrated growing public confidence in PTI founder Imran Khan and their determination to stand by him. "Millions of people will participate in the September 27 long march in Islamabad, which has left the Form 47 rulers deeply worried," he said. | Shafi Jan war…
(2026-08-23). Sweden tests Taurus from Gripen: Is NATO building a new deep-strike threat against Putin's Russia. hindustantimes.com Sweden has taken a major step toward developing a long-range precision strike capability after a Gripen C fighter conducted the country's first live launch of a Taurus KEPD 350 missile. The August 21 test at the Vidsel Test Range verified the aircraft-weapon interface during an actual airborne launch, according to Sweden's Defence Materiel Administration. The Taurus has a reported range of more than 500 kilometres and is designed to strike hardened targets such as command centres, bunkers, airfields, bridges and ports. The missile uses terrain-following flight and a combination of INS, GPS, terrain-reference and…
(2026-08-23). Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Merit List Today – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing on its official website 'medicalug2026.mahacet.org' today i.e. Tuesday August 18, 2026 NEET UG 2026 Provisional Merit List of candidates who have registered for Admission in First Year Health Science Courses including MBBS and BDS.
(2026-08-23). US Ambassador Breaks With President, Says Israel Is 'Occupying' Golan. news.antiwar.com The US Ambassador to Turkey said the Golan Heights should be returned to Syria. President Donald Trump recognized the territory as part of Israel. Speaking with Mario Nawfal on Friday, Tom Barrack said, "In the Golan with Syria — they still occupy the Golan against the [United Nations] resolutions, against all of the international order …
(2026-08-23). China delivers new deep-water offshore engineering vessel. ecns.cn China's domestically developed new-generation deep-water multi-functional offshore engineering vessel "Hai Yang Shi You 292" (Ocean Oil 292) was officially named and delivered in Qidong, Jiangsu Province, on Friday.
(2026-08-23). BMW iX3 Flow Concept inspired by Spiderman to exhibit at BMW Welt. ummid.com The BMW iX3 Flow Concept, created in collaboration with the theatrical release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which leverages E Ink Prism technology to transform the vehicle exterior into a programmable, paint-like digital surface will be put on display at BMW Welt in Munich.
(2026-08-23). Mark Ruffalo hits back at 'antisemitism' smear. thecanary.co 
Mark Ruffalo has hit back at Paramount after they accused him of 'antisemitism'. The attack followed Ruffalo's criticism of a potential merger which would result in Paramount and the Ellison family owning a significant percentage of all US media: The best part about the Zionists trying to attack Mark Ruffalo is that now tons of […] | By
(2026-08-23). America Is Selling AI Subscriptions. China Is Selling Ownership. wattsupwiththat.com Export promotion is in the national interest. Policies that increase the supply of American compute, enable open models, encourage private investment, and broaden access for startups, researchers, and allies will generate far greater long-term returns than quixotic efforts to close off intelligence for the benefit of a few at the expense of the many.
(2026-08-23). Stop Government Surveillance! No to Flock and ALPRs! indybay.org Join us for an action Thursday, August 20th, 5: 00-6: 30, on Broadway and 14th St in Oakland, against Flock and all ALPRs as part of a National Week of Actions organized by DeFlock…
(2026-08-23). EU sends helicopters, firefighters to Serbia to tackle wildfires. tribune.com.pk 
The European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism sent helicopters and firefighters to help Serbia fight a massive wildfire in a nature reserve in the northeast of the country, the head of the EU mission to Belgrade said on Saturday. | Serbia activated the mechanism on Friday after struggling for weeks with a wildfire in Deliblatska Pescara, a unique mixture of sand dunes and woods about 80 km (50 miles) from the capital Belgrade, as well as other blazes in the southwest of the country. | "We stand with Serbia in protecting lives, livelihoods and the unique natural heritage of Deliblatska Sands," Andreas Beckera…
(2026-08-23). What Makes Shiva Dhaba the Best Dhaba to Visit? indybay.org Looking for a great place to enjoy pure vegetarian food during your journey? Discover what makes Rudr Shiva By Jagdeesh a popular choice for travelers seeking tasty North Indian food, comfortable family dining, clean surroundings, and convenient access near the Yamuna Expressway. Find out why it can be a perfect stop for your next meal.
(2026-08-23). CENTRESTAGE to showcase 270 fashion brands to Hong Kong. ecns.cn CENTRESTAGE, Hong Kong's annual fashion showcase, will return to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from Sept. 2 to 5, bringing together around 270 brands from 24 countries and regions and featuring more than 30 fashion shows.
(2026-08-23). China approves private firm for satellite IoT trial. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has authorized Zhejiang Geespace to conduct a two-year commercial trial of satellite Internet of Things (IoT) services, marking a further opening of the sector to private firms.
(2026-08-23). South Africa's former boxing champion Tete shot dead outside home. aljazeera.com South Africa's former boxing champion Tete shot dead outside home…
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Israeli forces kill Palestinian boy in occupied West Bank raid. aljazeera.com Islam Ahmad Ajjouri was shot in the chest as Israeli forces raided the Askar refugee camp, east of Nablus.
(2026-08-23). News X World: Remarkable comments of an Indian Major General on Iran's razing to the ground U.S. military bases in the Arabian Gulf states. gilbertdoctorow.com As from minute 4.30 | See my own appearance as from minute 11.20…
(2026-08-23). DOJ Whistleblower Confirms "Antisemitism" Probes Against Universities Were Sham Investigations. progressivehub.net DEMOCRACY NOW!
(2026-08-23). A Palestinian American's journey to his West Bank home under settler siege (VIDEO). moderndiplomacy.eu Events surrounding Palestinian American travelling from the united states to the west bank to visit his home under Israeli settler siege. Copyright: (c) 2026 Thomson Reuters…
(2026-08-23). Saturday 8/22: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-08-23). China regains top spot among Germany's trading partners in H1. ecns.cn China remained Germany's largest trading partner in the first half of 2026, with bilateral trade reaching 125.5 billion euros ($146.8 billion), according to data released by the German Federal Statistical Office on Wednesday.
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Hind Rajab, Israeli Impunity and the International Community. juancole.com
(2026-08-23). Black Myth: Zhong Kui unveils 15-minute gameplay as series moves beyond Wukong. ecns.cn Chinese game developer Game Science released a 15-minute gameplay video for Black Myth: Zhong Kui on Thursday, the second anniversary of the launch of its global hit Black Myth: Wukong, offering the first look at the new protagonist combat style and snippets of the storyline.
(2026-08-23). Govt continues investigations into sardine deaths. sanews.gov.za Govt continues investigations into sardine deaths | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) says it is continuing to investigate the recent sardine mortality event, although no new mass-mortality incidents have been reported since Sunday, 16 August 2026. | The department said the absence of further large-scale incidents suggests that the acute phase of the event may have eased, but monitoring and testing are continuing. | In a statement issued on Sunday, the department reported that approximately 75 sardines have been included in the pilchard herpesvirus (PHV) testing programme to date.
(2026-08-23). Indian-origin store owner shot dead during robbery in US; daughter escapes unhurt. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A 62-year-old Indian-origin shop owner was shot dead during an armed robbery at his store in Tennessee, US, while his 19-year-old daughter watched in horror. Police said the incident happened on Thursday night, and the motive is still being investigated. | Suresh Patel, who was from Gujarat's Mehsana district, was killed at Ridgecrest Cellars Wine and Spirits in Jackson at around 9 pm, according to police. Local reports said Patel had taken over the store only a few days before the incident, and his daughter was present when he was shot. | According to witnesses, a masked gunman entered the store,…
(2026-08-23). Monday 9/7: San Francisco: Freedom From Want & Fear! Labor Day Protest. indybay.org Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse | 450 Golden Gate Ave | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-08-23). California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail – Freedom Friday – 2026 National Park Week. indybay.org Freedom Friday, part of 2026 National Parks Week, we announce our efforts to advance the establishment of an official National Parks Trail recognizing the Buffalo Soldiers stewardship of public lands apart of California's working landscape. This campaign positions the Trail to become a formally designated national heritage route within the National Park System.
(2026-08-23). AIM-424 "Malice" Very Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile Emerges From The Shadows (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-08-23). DR Congo, M23 rebels agree on roadmap for peace talks. aljazeera.com Roadmap sets out steps, timelines for talks to end fighting that has killed thousands and displaced millions.
(2026-08-23). What is Keystone XL oil pipeline and why Is Back in Focus. moderndiplomacy.eu A social media post by U.S. President Donald Trump about the Keystone XL oil pipeline generated interest during U.S.-Canada trade talks. Keystone XL was a proposed crude pipeline, about 1,900 km (1,181 miles) long, intended to transport 830,000 barrels of oil daily from northern Alberta to Cushing, Oklahoma, and then to refineries on the Gulf …
(2026-08-23). Syrian foreign minister sees Israel security talks resuming despite no trust. tribune.com.pk 
Syria expects negotiations to resume soon with Israel over a security deal it hopes will lead to Israel's withdrawal from Syrian land, a top Syrian minister said, urging Israel to seize a "historic opportunity" as the door for diplomacy is open. | In a Reuters interview in Damascus on Saturday, days after Israel bombed a Syrian airbase, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani also stressed that Damascus' priority is to halt Israeli attacks, saying confidence-building steps were needed in this direction. | Washington has been seeking to forge a security deal between Israel and the government of Syrian President Ahme…
(2026-08-23). Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record at Beijing games. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-23). DPM Dar to undertake five-day official visit to UK from August 24-28th. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will undertake a five-day official visit to the United Kingdom (UK) on Monday, where he is scheduled to meet the secretary-general of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to discuss Pakistani crew members held by Somali pirates aboard the MT Honour 25 oil tanker, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Sunday. | According to MoFA, FM Dar is scheduled to visit the UK from August 24-28. | üîà PR No. 2Ô∏è‚É£2Ô∏è‚É£7Ô∏è‚&Eac…
(2026-08-23). 10,000-square-meter 'Robot Consumer Street' debuts in Beijing. ecns.cn A nearly 10,000squaremeter "Robot Consumer Street" opened Wednesday at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing's EconomicTechnological Development Area, featuring more than 20 leading robotics companies.
(2026-08-23). Sunday 9/20: San Jose Peace and Justice Center 69th Anniversary. indybay.org 48 S. 7th Street San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-08-23). Beijing's Jan—July exports hit record high. ecns.cn Beijing region posted goods trade of 2.12 trillion yuan ($293.6 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 16.3% yearonyear, Beijing Customs said Thursday.
(2026-08-23). Chikunga seeks stronger SA-UAE cooperation on youth empowerment. sanews.gov.za Chikunga seeks stronger SA-UAE cooperation on youth empowerment | Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has called for stronger cooperation between South Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to advance youth empowerment, skills development, entrepreneurship and innovation. | Chikunga held a bilateral meeting with UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Dr Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, on the sidelines of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Youth Ministers' Meeting in Visakhapatnam, India, on Saturday. | The meeting focused on strength…
(2026-08-23). Putting money where it matters: How China can better 'invest in people'. ecns.cn On August 21, the State Council Information Office held a press conference as part of the "Start of the 15th Five-Year Plan" series. One phrase stood out at the press conference: "investing in people."
(2026-08-23). China, UAE to hold Falcon Shield 2026 joint air force training. ecns.cn The air forces of China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will hold the "Falcon Shield 2026" joint training in Hotan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense said on Friday.
(2026-08-23). SIDSSA gets underway in Cape Town. sanews.gov.za SIDSSA gets underway in Cape Town | Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) will be hosting the 5th iteration of the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) from today, bringing together a broad spectrum of stakeholders including investors, financial institutions, policymakers, thought leaders and other critical partners, to drive South Africa's infrastructure investment mandate. | This year the Symposium themed: "Shaping the future of municipal infrastructure", will focus on strengthening government's capacity to build future-ready, resilient and sustainable municipal infrastructure. | P…
(2026-08-23). Kazakhstan holds parliamentary election expected to cement president's grip. aljazeera.com Only state-approved parties loyal to President Tokayev permitted to take part amid a sweeping constitutional overhaul.
(2026-08-23). Sadiq urges Pakistan to rethink team balance. tribune.com.pk 
KARACHI: Former Pakistan Test opener Sadiq Mohammad has urged the team management to rethink its combination for the second Test against England, saying Pakistan's defeat at Headingley exposed the weakness of playing an extra batsman at the expense of a fifth frontline bowler. | Pakistan were beaten by an innings and 103 runs in the opening Test, with England's seamers exploiting the conditions to put the visitors' batting under sustained pressure. | Sadiq said Pakistan must select a side better suited to English conditions, where changes in weather can quickly bring seam and swing into play. | He questioned t…
(2026-08-23). Xinjiang port sees over 59,000 train departures from China to Europe, Asia. ecns.cn Horgos Land Port in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has handled more than 59,000 freight trains from China to Europe and Asia, according to Xinjiang railway authorities on Thursday.
(2026-08-23). The Fight For Sovereignty In The Shadow Of A Data Center. scheerpost.com Wolfgang Bronner, Black Agenda Report. North Nashville's Reckoning. Fisk University, an HBCU, is presenting a $400 million A.I. data center as progress for the North Nashville community. In truth, it means more pollution, more surveillance, and another chapter in a century of land dispossession dressed up as economic development. Within Nashville, Tennessee, there has been a …
(2026-08-23). Turkey-Israel Tensions: Why Cyprus Could Become the Next Military Flashpoint. moderndiplomacy.eu On August 2nd — sixteen days before Israeli jets hit a Syrian airbase and set off the loudest week in Israeli-Turkish relations in years — Turkey's defence minister told parliament something almost nobody outside Ankara noticed. Ya≈üar Gàºler said Turkey was "meticulously updating" its military readiness on Cyprus, and he named the reason: Israeli activity …
(2026-08-23). South China's Zhuhai airport cargo port tops 15,000 tons in first year. ecns.cn Zhuhai Airport's international cargo port in South China's Guangdong Province has handled over 15,000 metric tons of international air cargo in the first year since it was temporarily opened to international freight operations.
(2026-08-23). Why IB World School Authorization for Harrow International School is Different? ummid.com Harrow International School New York has received authorization from the International Baccalaureate Organization as an IB World School for the Middle Years Programme.
(2026-08-23). Hong Kong launches 2026 ASEAN Film Festival. ecns.cn The 2026 ASEAN Film Festival kicked off in Hong Kong on Thursday. It features over 30 free screenings at multiple local venues through to Sept. 27.
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Thauvin double helps Lens thrash Auxerre. tribune.com.pk 
Lens captain Florian Thauvin scored two penalties as Lens thumped Auxerre 5-2 in their first game of the French Ligue 1 season on Saturday. | Thauvin converted from the spot either side of the break as the northerners continued their good form from last season when they finished second in the table behind Paris Saint-Germain. | Last weekend, German coach Dino Toppmoeller won his first competitive game in charge of Lens, beating PSG in the French Champions Trophy. | "The most important thing was to win, and to start the season well," defender Matthieu Udol told reporters. | "It was also important to back up las…
(2026-08-23). More Economic Pressure on Iran: What Options Does Trump Have? moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to impose strong economic measures on Iran, following remarks by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that unprecedented sanctions will be announced soon. Bessent is scheduled to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. EDT on Monday. The United States, along with the United Nations and the European Union, has imposed …
(2026-08-23). Sunday 9/6: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-08-23). Stronger BRICS cooperation needed to tackle youth challenges. sanews.gov.za Stronger BRICS cooperation needed to tackle youth challenges | Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has called for stronger cooperation among BRICS countries to equip young people with the skills, opportunities and support needed to thrive in a rapidly changing global economy. | Addressing the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Youth Ministerial Meeting in Visakhapatnam, India, on Saturday, Chikunga said young people across the world continue to face unemployment, poverty, inequality, skills mismatches, and uneven effects of te…
(2026-08-23). When a society begins to turn against its own children. strategic-culture.su The Collective West is heading toward its self-annihilation. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Recently, I commented in my column on t…
(2026-08-23). US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed rebuts criticism from JD Vance. aljazeera.com El-Sayed has hit back at JD Vance, saying his identity and religion aren't causing the Trump administration's problems.
(2026-08-23). Freedom Inc: The City Arrested the Protesters. It Still Hasn't Arrested the Murderer. wibailoutpeople.org 
August 22, 2026 On Friday night, August 21, while peacefully protesting the murder of Corey Ruiz at the State Capitol, Madison police arrested Hope Vang and Zon Moua, two Freedom, Inc. leaders, deployed pepper spray against protesters, and arrested a third protester, whose name we are not releasing. Hope and Zon were charged with resisting …
(2026-08-23). Child Protection Court stops underage marriage. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar Child Protection Court has stopped the alleged forced marriage of a 13-year-old girl in Phandu and ordered that she neither be married nor sent to her husband's home until she turns 16. | The court directed the girl's parents to furnish a surety bond of Rs2 million and ordered the Child Protection Officer (CPO) to submit a follow-up report every three months regarding her safety, care and protection. | In its written order, the court said it had taken timely action after receiving information about the alleged forced marriage of the minor. It directed the relevant authorities to ensure that the gi…
(2026-08-23). Chinese Culture Carnival opens in London. ecns.cn The 2026 Chinese Culture Carnival launched Thursday in London's Chinatown, offering immersive workshops to connect BritishChinese youth with their heritage.
(2026-08-23). Wednesday 8/26: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-08-23). Shanghai and Hong Kong researchers unlocks key heart repair mechanism. ecns.cn A joint research team from Shanghai and Hong Kong published a landmark study in the journal Science on Friday, revealing the mechanisms behind the heart's innate emergency blood-supply pathway. The discovery could lead to game-changing treatments for acute myocardial infarction.
(2026-08-23). Hajj 2027 1st Waiting List of 6,864 Pilgrims Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has selected 6,864 pilgrims, in order of their number in the Hajj 2027 (Haj 1448H) Waiting List, and asked them to deposit Advanced Haj Amount to confirm their seats.
(2026-08-23). President to answer questions in Parliament this week. sanews.gov.za President to answer questions in Parliament this week | President Cyril Ramaphosa will answer questions in the National Assembly this week as Parliament turns its attention to municipal governance, South Africa's international standing and the work of the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. | President Ramaphosa is scheduled to answer questions for oral reply at 2pm on Tuesday. | Among the issues expected to come under scrutiny are measures to restore South Africa's credibility as a Pan-African voice amid protests against foreign nationals, as well as structur…
(2026-08-23). Thursday 8/27: Atrocity Inc. — Film Screening; Post Q&A Discussion with the Filmmaker. indybay.org Zoom | masspeaceaction.org/event/atrocity-inc-s……
(2026-08-23). Gill, Padikkal fifties put India in control in Colombo. tribune.com.pk 
COLOMBO: India built a solid platform on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday, reaching 193-3 just after tea with Devdutt Padikkal unbeaten on 67 after captain Shubman Gill (50) completed a patient half-century. | India, who won the toss and elected to bat at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, lost Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul early before Gill and Padikkal steadied the innings with a century partnership. | Padikkal was 67 not out from 122 balls, having struck seven fours, while wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant was unbeaten on one as India moved through 53.4 overs at a scoring rate of 3.59.
(2026-08-23). Sydney Marathon organisers not running away from 'unfortunate' medal error. aljazeera.com The medal features the Allianz Arena in Munich, instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium, as one of the city's landmarks.
(2026-08-23). Putin: Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' with strikes on economic targets. moderndiplomacy.eu Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Ukraine has opened a "Pandora's box" by attacking Russian economic targets, promising retaliation focused on Ukraine's key economic sectors. This summer, Ukraine intensified drone strikes on Russian infrastructure, aiming to disrupt facilities essential to Russia's war efforts. In response, Russia has targeted Ukraine's economic infrastructure, including its grain exports …
(2026-08-23). Watch the exact moment a heckler forced Trump to pause, right after he predicted his own impeachment. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump has warned Republicans that losing control of Congress in the midterms could trigger another impeachment push, urging voters to turn out and protect his agenda. Speaking at a South Carolina rally, Trump also warned of major consequences for border policy, taxes and other priorities if Democrats take control.
(2026-08-23). Friday 8/21: Open Mic featuring Zach Sorgen. indybay.org 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley Fellowship of UU's. A block east of MLK Jr Way at Bonita Ave.
(2026-08-23). Snowfall forces suspension of rescue efforts to recover Dr Asma Mushtaq's body from Spantik. tribune.com.pk 
Snowfall at Spantik forced the suspension of efforts to recover the body of Pakistani climber Dr Asma Mushtaq, with the recovery team reaching camp 2 before being advised to return to base camp and wait for a suitable weather window, the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) said on Sunday. | According to an earlier statement issued on Friday, the ACP announced that Dr Asma had died during her descent from Spantik after successfully reaching the 7,027-metre summit. The club said, "she had suffered serious high-altitude sickness at around 6,400 metres, which apparently led to her death". | In the latest statement, the…
(2026-08-23). Christy Moore: 'James Connolly'. wibailoutpeople.org 
James Connolly Born Edinburgh, Scotland of Irish parents — said to have first come to Ireland in his youth as a member of the British Army — married in 1889 — active in The Socialist movement in Edinburgh in the early 1890s — came to Ireland in 1896 and founded the Irish Socialist Republican Party …
(2026-08-23). MCC NEET UG Round 1 Result 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) is releasing on its official website 'mcc.nic.in' Seat Allotment Result 2026 of MCC NEET UG 2026 (MBBS / BDS) Round 1 Counselling today i.e. August 19, 2026.
(2026-08-23). Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal begin SPL 2026-27 campaign with victory. ummid.com The reigning Champions Al Nassr FC and Al Hilal began their Saudi Pro League 2026-27 (SPL 26/27) campaign with convincing victories.
(2026-08-23). China adds Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam to 240-hour visa-free transit program, raising total covered countries to 57. ecns.cn China has expanded its 240-hour visa-free transit policy to citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam, bringing the number of countries covered by the policy to 57, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Wednesday.
(2026-08-23). 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?
(2026-08-23). Breakfast shop owner's gesture to child with cancer sparks wave of giving. ecns.cn A breakfast shop owner in Hefei, Anhui Province, quietly slipped 100 yuan ($15) and two cups of soy milk into a food delivery order Monday after learning it was for a child undergoing chemotherapy. The act quickly went viral, inspiring pay-it-forward orders and nationwide support.
(2026-08-23). Irish animal rights group slams minister for enabling cruel hare coursing. thecanary.co 
Ireland — The Irish Council Against Blood Sports (ICABS) has denounced heritage minister James Browne for "shamefully [granting] 2026-27 licences for cruel hare coursing". The activist group explain that the licences will mean that: Thousands of hares will be cruelly netted from their habitats, manhandled, transported in crates to coursing enclosures, held in captivity for […] | By
(2026-08-23). Inter thrash Monza to launch Serie A title defence. tribune.com.pk 
Inter Milan kicked off the defence of their Serie A title in emphatic fashion on Saturday, cruising to a 4-1 home victory over promoted Monza. | The reigning Italian champions needed just six minutes to break the deadlock when Hakan Calhanoglu blasted in from distance. | Monza, back in the top flight after a season in Serie B, levelled through Gustavo Varela in the 29th minute. | Inter restored their advantage shortly after the restart, with Piotr Zielinski finding the net in the 48th minute. | Pio Esposito, preferred in the starting line-up to Marcus Thuram, made it 3-1 eight minutes later with an inventive b…
(2026-08-23). China Q&A | Green thinking, new pathways: how China's ancient wisdom is scaling up Nature-based Solutions. ecns.cn "If you look back in the 20th century, a lot of the conservation thinking and leadership was more Western," Maginnis said, seated in the shade of a tree. | "I'm convinced that we're seeing a real shift to global leadership coming from this region, and particularly from China." The shift, in the eyes of Maginnis, one of the architects of the global NbS concept, transcends money or measurable environmental improvements. More important is that "China is bringing in really much-needed new conceptual framings for how we will undertake conservation on a planet with nearly 10 billion people."
(2026-08-23). Pegula beats Swiatek to reach Cincinnati final. tribune.com.pk 
Jessica Pegula rallied in the third set to topple defending champion Iga Swiatek and book a title showdown with Coco Gauff at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. | World number three Pegula won a "crazy" match against Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4. | Gauff powered past giant-killer Sara Bejlek 6-4, 6-1, ending the unseeded Czech's dream run that included a fourth-round victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka. | Their all-American Sunday night final will a men's title clash featuring American Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils of France. | Fils charged into his first Masters 1000 final with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over French…
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). AI fraud costing victims millions of dollars. aljazeera.com Deepfake scams are becoming harder to spot as criminals use AI to impersonate officials and public figures.
(2026-08-23). Olise leads Bayern to Super Cup win. tribune.com.pk 
Michael Olise scored a goal and created another as Bayern Munich won 2-1 at old foes Borussia Dortmund in the season-opening German Supercup on Saturday. | After a starring role with France at the World Cup, Olise was Bayern's most dangerous attacker, regularly tearing down the right flank. | He found makeshift midfielder Nathaniel Brown for Bayern's 28th-minute opener and then scored one of his own just before the break. | A late goal for former Wolves striker Fabio Silva brought Dortmund closer and the hosts could have levelled deep into stoppage time but Maximilian Beier scuffed a golden chance when through…
(2026-08-23). Israeli army arrests 13 Palestinians as occupiers escalate attacks in West Bank. tribune.com.pk 
The Israeli army on Sunday arrested 13 Palestinians, including a child, during raids in the occupied West Bank, amid attacks by occupiers that included the burning of property and the destruction of agricultural land. | Occupiers burned a residential room belonging to a Palestinian in the northern part of the town of Osarin, south of Nablus in the northern West Bank, local sources told Anadolu. They also set fire to a vehicle, partially burning it, and spray-painted racist slogans at the site, the sources added. | In Bethlehem, Israeli occupiers attacked the Khala'il al-Louz area east of the city, damaging irr…
(2026-08-23). Xi'an hosts ISU Junior Grand Prix opening leg. ecns.cn The Xi'an leg of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2026/27 officially opened on Thursday, gathering more than 100 young skaters from over 30 countries and regions.
(2026-08-23). Monday 8/24: Free Yaakub Phone Banking. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ne-1zl9……
(2026-08-23). Mail journalist fooled by obvious AI video. thecanary.co 
At this point, AI video generation has gotten so good it can be hard to clock it from visuals alone. This means you have to use context clues. And this is all pretty embarrassing for the Mail on Sunday's Dan Hodges, because the following video is all context clues: "More of this, please" We screen-grabbed […] | By
(2026-08-23). What Is the Most Popular Leadership Style? indybay.org Discover what the most popular leadership style is and why democratic leadership is widely valued. Learn about its key qualities, benefits, decision-making approach, teamwork, communication, and role in building trust and stronger communities.
(2026-08-23). Africans Muslims Killed by Hitler (1940—1943). unitedworldint.com The German Army in Tunisia, 1943 During the Second World War, North Africa became one of the strategically important battlefields between the Axis Powers and the Allies. Between 1940 and 1943, Germany's military presence in the region profoundly affected not only frontline warfare but also the lives of civilians, the fate of African soldiers serving …
(2026-08-23). 6th Annual Blake Block Party in Kenosha August 29, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-23). Sunday 8/30: Jumping Red Hill hosts Congressional candidates. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2026-08-23). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-23). Robots can outrun humans, but can they plug in a cable? tribune.com.pk 
China's humanoid robots have shown they can run quicker than the fastest humans. | Now comes the real test: can they also handle packaging and warehouse operations while reliably performing precision tasks like connecting cables designed to evaluate their ability to work like humans in less flashy jobs? | The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games, which began Saturday in Beijing, combine events modelled on human sports with those designed to test the robots in simulated factories, restaurants, offices and in emergency situations. | The games, heavily promoted in Chinese state media, feature 51 events, including…
(2026-08-23). Fernando Cerimedo: From Moral Prophet to Potential Murderer of Women. orinocotribune.com By Susana Bejarano — Aug 22, 2026 | The situation of Fernando Cerimedo changed definitively with the report from the Forensic Investigation Institute (IDIF) of Bolivia. The investigation now includes digital evidence extracted from his phone that supports the attorney general's accusation of him being the alleged mastermind of the attempted femicide of his ex-partner, lawyer Nadia Beller. | In a conversation prior to the attack, a message appears: "Nadia. Either we eliminate her now or we are screwed. Do you know anyone who can do the job?" | Then the attack happened. | Nadia Beller was called to a hotel in…
(2026-08-23). How the deadliest Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak can be stopped. aljazeera.com The priorities are clear: reach every affected area, protect frontline workers, and turn commitments into action.
(2026-08-23). Kazakhstan parliamentary elections begin: What's at stake? aljazeera.com The Central Asian country heads to the polls on August 23.
(2026-08-23). Gen Z is increasingly using social media for news. What does this say about the current news environment? whyy.org Polls reveal that Gen Z adults are consuming news on social media in higher numbers than their older counterparts. | File photo: The TikTok logo is seen on a cell phone on Oct. 14, 2022, in Boston. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's administration said it is reviewing the use of TikTok on state government devices, as the popular social media app is a growing source of security concerns from politicians in Washington and other states. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)…
(2026-08-23). Fils dominates Cobolli to book Cincinnati final. tribune.com.pk 
Arthur Fils charged into the men's final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters on Saturday as he dispatched Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4 in a match delayed for 45 minutes by rain and lightning. | In his first ever Masters 1000 final, The four-time ATP Tour champion will face American Tiafoe, who beat compatriot Brandon Nakashima 7-5 6-3. | The ‚Å Americans traded four consecutive breaks before drawing level at 3-3 in the opening set, but Tiafoe held to love in the seventh game and broke again to move 6-5 ahead before serving out the set. The 27-year-old broke Nakashima for a 3-2 lead in the second set and s…
(2026-08-23). Chinese FM urges greater progress in China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Thursday that he hopes South Korea will firmly pursue a friendly policy toward China and take the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries next year as an opportunity to make greater progress in the China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership.
(2026-08-23). AIPAC Loses Yet Another House Race It Poured Millions of Dollars Into. scheerpost.com By Sharon Zhang This article was originally published by Truthout AIPAC funneled money into opposing a candidate who has barely mentioned Israel on the campaign trail. AIPAC has lost yet another race into which it poured millions of dollars on Thursday after California state Sen. Aisha Wahab won her special election to serve out the …
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). David Lammy blamed for national security cock up. thecanary.co 
On 17 August, we learned that PM Andy Burnham had inadvertently been exchanging text messages with a hoaxer. This seemed odd at the time, because you'd assume the prime minister has all his contacts vetted. As it turns out, the number was vetted in a way — namely in the sense that it came from […] | By
(2026-08-23). Ntuli opens life-changing KwaHlokohloko Water Scheme. sanews.gov.za Ntuli opens life-changing KwaHlokohloko Water Scheme | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, together with King Cetshwayo District Municipality Mayor Zephania Dlamini, has officially opened the KwaHlokohloko Water Scheme in the uMlalazi Local Municipality, a service delivery project expected to benefit 1 385 households in the area. | The scheme will provide communities in KwaHlokohloko with access to clean, safe and sustainable water, and help restore dignity, improve public health, and create opportunities for social and economic development. | Addressing the official opening on Saturday, Ntuli emphasised that…
(2026-08-23). Leading fighter for Julian Assange's freedom calls for mobilisation behind Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Maxine Walker emphasised that the fight for Bogdan's freedom means combating NATO's pro-war messaging and falsifications: "In my experience, the narrative surrounding the Ukraine war is the most successful propaganda exercise mounted by Western states in living memory."
(2026-08-23). Infantino defies FIFA vice president, makes appearance in the Caribbean. aljazeera.com FIFA boss turns up at event after CONCACAF chief Montagliani asked him to reconsider amid the body's governance crisis.
(2026-08-23). Suella Braverman denies she's on 'resignation watch'. thecanary.co 
Over the past few months, Reform UK and its politicians have embroiled themselves in a never-ending series of scandals. With their polling simultaneously dipping and rumours that Nigel Farage could walk away, this has predictably led to infighting among the party's bigwigs. The latest development on that front has been the suggestion that ex-Tory Suella […] | By
(2026-08-23). Saturday 10/10: Monterey Film Screening: All Left of You. indybay.org Irvine Auditorium, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, 499 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA 93944…
(2026-08-23). STOP Union Busting, Victory To The ILWU 6 & 10 C&H Workers & For Global Labor Actions. indybay.org The attack on the ILWU Local 6 & Local 10 must…
(2026-08-23). Iran's revenge against Qatar begins? Pilots 'held on water' claim threatens to ignite Gulf crisis. hindustantimes.com Iran has accused Qatar of holding three Iranian pilots in poor conditions after an alleged jet shootdown, claiming their health is at risk and demanding their transfer to a land-based hospital. Tehran reportedly offered to send an air ambulance, while Doha has denied detaining the pilots and dismissed the claims as a media ploy.
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). 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?
(2026-08-23). Chinese modernization offers insights for development paths, says senior Tajik official. ecns.cn Chinese modernization, a senior Tajik politician has argued, has charted a path distinct from the Western model ⚪ one that offers valuable experience for developing countries seeking a route to modernization suited to their own conditions.
(2026-08-23). Johannes Stern discusses the campaign to free Bogdan Syrotiuk on The Katie Halper Show. wsws.org Johannes Stern joins The Katie Halper Show to discuss the 15-year sentence against the 27-year-old Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk and the international campaign to win his freedom.
(2026-08-23). Korea Varsity Researchers Develop Electromagnetically Controllable Gene Switch. ummid.com A team of researchers at Dongguk University, South Korea has developed a novel electromagnetic field (EMF) responsive gene switch which represents a powerful non-invasive platform for gene research and therapy.
(2026-08-23). Trump criticises Canada over tariffs amid ongoing trade dispute. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Sunday criticised Canada over tariffs and renewed his criticism of Ottawa's relationship with Washington. | "Canada wants the benefits of being a State, without being one!!!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. | He also accused Canada of imposing high tariffs on US agricultural products, saying: "They have also charged our great farmers, for many years, massive amounts of Tariffs. No more!!!" | The comments came amid an ongoing trade dispute between the two countries. | Earlier, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the US of using new tariffs to "hurt and divide" Canada, calling t…
(2026-08-23). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Event Draws Diverse Labor Community Crowd. wibailoutpeople.org 
15 years of showing up. 15 years of organizing. 15 years of building people power. ; ⚪ We had an incredible time in Milwaukee today c…
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-23). Climate Change: Gov't cannot Provide Water to Puerto Ricans, US Citizens. juancole.com by Rafael Méndez Tejeda and Pearl Marvell, Yale Climate Connections | [Haz clic U.S. citizens in San Juan, Puerto Rico, are
(2026-08-23). Chinese milk tea brands win over young consumers around the world. ecns.cn Chinese modern tea brands such as Mixue Ice Cream & Tea and CHAGEE are rapidly expanding overseas and gaining popularity among young consumers around the world. From Southeast and Central Asia to the Americas, long queues outside Chinese tea shops are becoming an increasingly common sight.
(2026-08-23). Boots Riley Speaks In Solidarity With Crockett 10 & ILWU C & H Workers Struggle At Court. indybay.org Film maker, musician and activist Boots Riley spoke in solidarity with the Crockett 10 who have been attacked and charged by Contra Costa county police at the C & H sugar refinery which was being struck by ILWU Local 6 and ILWU Local 10. | The defendants and union and community supporters rallied at the court house at the hearings and Boots Riley spoke in the afternoon.
(2026-08-23). Xinjiang foreign trade grows 4.4% as trade with Africa more than doubles. ecns.cn Foreign trade in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region reached 335.22 billion yuan ($49.9 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 4.4% year on year, according to Urumqi Customs. In July alone, the region's foreign trade surged 70.4% from a year earlier.
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Rehoboth Art League showcases 111 works from across the region in 12th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? The Rehoboth Art League opened its Entries for the exhibition were open to artists in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Virginia and West Virginia. The exhibition happen…
(2026-08-23). Shenzhen Customs signs first sister-port cooperation MOU with Chile. ecns.cn Shenzhen Customs signed its first sister-port cooperation memorandum Thursday with Valparaíso Customs of Chile, under the APEC China Year 2026 framework.
(2026-08-23). Crypto tycoon donations to Reform hit £20m. thecanary.co 
Several of Reform UK's ongoing financial scandals involve questionable payments from crypto tycoons. The key issue in several of the controversies is that Reform and its politicians either failed to declare these amounts or they received them in a somewhat suspicious manner. The reason this issue is key is because people like Nigel Farage subsequently […] | By
(2026-08-23). 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.
(2026-08-23). Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Mali: Six injured people transferred from Kidal to Gao. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Geography, industry, and technological sovereignty in the new space economy according to Italy. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-23). Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). World Humanitarian Day: Health care is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Ethiopia. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Syria becoming central to regional peace with Turkey as security guarantor? strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-23). DR Congo miners risk Ebola to make a living. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-23). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Afghanistan: Operational Facts and Figures — January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). British corporation continued trafficking of enslaved Africans to Guyana 40 years after abolition. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-08-23). 37 injured as magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-23). Nina Simone 'Mississippi Goddam'. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-08-23). Haiti: Nowhere left for people to take shelter as violence spreads. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Explosion injures 13 in Taiwan. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-23). Why the world cannot normalize the killing of those who help. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Lever Weekly: The Data Center Plot Twist. levernews.com
(2026-08-23). Preserving humanity and dignity in the Philippines' armed conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Search continues for missing crew after bulk carrier sinks off India. geo.tv
(2026-08-23). Without education for girls, Afghanistan loses its chance for a better tomorrow. globalvoices.org
(2026-08-23). Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Restoring hope: five years of MHPSS support for repatriated families in Central Asia. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-08-23). Sismo de magnitud 5,8 en Japón deja decenas de heridos. radiohc.cu Un terremoto de magnitud 5,8 sacudió la región este de Japón, incluida la capital Tokio, en las primeras horas de este domingo, con un saldo de al menos 40 personas heridas, según un reporte del Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos. | El movimiento telúrico ocurrió alrededor de las 02: 00 hora local de este domingo (17: 00 GMT del sábado), con epicentro en el sur de la prefectura de Ibaraki, a una profundidad de 70 kilómetros, en una zona reconocida por su alta actividad sísmica. | Las autoridades locales señalaron que la mayoría de los afectados sufrieron golpes o caídas al intentar salir de sus viviendas, sorpren…
(2026-08-23). Macron hosts Saudi's MBS for visit ranging from esports to Mideast. tribune.com.pk 
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday for a two-day visit set to range from esports to the war in the Middle East. | Several agreements on health, transport and energy will be signed on the second day of the visit on Monday, according to a French presidential official, underlining the strength of the Paris-Riyadh relationship. | But the visit will kick off in a different style on Sunday evening from 1800 GMT with Macron hosting the Saudi strongman – known as MBS – at the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup hosted by Paris. | Read: Mi…
(2026-08-23). Thousands flee Sudan's Kordofan fighting for relative safety of El Obeid. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-23). Kusturica, il Grande Fratello Digitale e la verità prescrittiva. strategic-culture.su C'è qualcosa di profondamente grottesco nella forma che sta assumendo la censura contemporanea: non ha più bisogno di un censore, di un ministro dell'Informazione, di una commissione ideologica, di un funzionario incaricato di apporre la fatidica matita rossa sul testo sgradito e neppure, fortunatamente, di un poliziotto che si presenti alla porta di casa.
(2026-08-23). Mourinho decries alleged bullying of Vinicius in Real's win at Espanyol. aljazeera.com 'Vinicius is no saint, but what they're doing to him was too much,' Mourinho said after Real's first match of La Liga.
(2026-08-23). Real Madrid's Mourinho condemns bullying of Vinicius after La Liga win. aljazeera.com Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has criticised the bullying of Vinicius Junior by opponents and fans.
(2026-08-22). America Needs the Western Alliance More Than the Western Alliance Needs Trump. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump's scaling-back of joint military exercises with South Korea is the latest impulsive and thoughtless decision in an accumulation of foreign policy insults that is leading to the U.S.'s abandonment of the world's democratic community. These include Trump's drastic cut in support for Ukraine in deference to Russian President Vladimir Putin and …
(2026-08-22). Monday 10/5: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 10 Candidate Forum. indybay.org Providence Baptist Church, 1601 McKinnon Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124…
(2026-08-22). 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.
(2026-08-22). Thursday 10/8: Money in San Francisco Politics: Who's Spending Big on the Election? indybay.org Internet Archive, 300 Funston Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118…
(2026-08-22). Il coinvolgimento operativo britannico nella guerra contro la Russia. strategic-culture.su I britannici sono disposti ad assumersi la responsabilità diretta dei conflitti che alimentano, oppure sanno solo nascondersi dietro i loro proxy? | Segue nostro Nei giorni scorsi, il Ministro degli Esteri russo Sergej Lavrov, ha affermato che: "La Russia ha il diritto di considerare la partecipazione delle forze missilistiche britanniche agli attacchi contro la Federazione Russa come un coinvolgimento di Londra nel conflitto ucraino". A…