wrmea.org (2026-08-26). Ongoing U.S.-Israeli Crime Against Peace
THE ONGOING American-Israeli war against Iran is indistinguishable from the crimes against peace perpetrated by the Third Reich… in World War II.The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court also defines criminal wars of aggression to include blockades, attacks on the armed forces of a state, or bombardment of the territory of a state not in self-defense.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Oil prices fall $2 on Iran-Oman talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday as talks between Iran and Oman revived hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and remove shipping constraints affecting supply in the key Middle East region. | Brent crude futures fell $2.30, or 2.6%, to $86.28 a barrel by 0947 PKT, earlier dropping to their lowest since August 13. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down $2.08, or 2.53%, at $80.29, earlier sinking to their lowest since August 10. | Both benchmarks fell more than 3% on Tuesday. | "The market continues to react to developments surr…
(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). Kremlin says US spy chief held talks with Russian counterparts during Moscow visit. tribune.com.pk 
US CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks with Russian intelligence officials during his visit to Moscow on Tuesday but did not meet President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. | Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Putin had been briefed on the outcome of Ratcliffe's talks, which come as the war in Ukraine is escalating and ‚Å as efforts to reach a lasting peace deal between the US and Iran have stalled. | Peskov declined to disclose what had been discussed or…
(2026-08-26). Turkish-Russian-Chinese-Iranian Alliance Makes A Difference Underwater Too. unitedworldint.com 
By Ali Alsaàß It would be incomplete to view the marine national parks declared by Türkiye in the Eastern Mediterranean and the northern Aegean merely as an environmental measure. This decision is part of a much broader process reflecting the stage Türkiye has reached in recent years in terms of state capacity, its understanding of …
(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). 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). 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). Cuba condena la extensión de la Ley de Comercio con el Enemigo. radiohc.cu ´Cuba condena en los términos más enérgicos la extensión por un año más del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por el gobierno de Estados Unidos, una política genocida que se mantiene contra nuestro pueblo por más de seis décadas ª, denunció este martes, por medio de la red social X, el miembro del Buró Político y ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla. | Se trata de la Ley de Comercio con el Enemigo, el texto legislativo —único de su tipo— que constituye la base del cerco económico impuesto a la Mayor de las Antillas por más de seis décadas. | El andam…
(2026-08-26). Sunday 9/6: FREE PALESTINE * Chevron Fuels Genocide * Boycott Chevron * Boycott Israel * STOP ICE. indybay.org I-80 overpass on Sacramento Ave & San Luis- Richmond, East Bay, CA…
(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). 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). U.S. Treasury Sanctions Nonviolent Protest Group Palestine Action. rightsanddissent.org Today the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control Defending Rights & Dissent Policy Director Chip Gibbons issued the following statement in response to the news:
| "We at Defending Rights & Dissent are adamantly opposed to the Trump administration's escalating use of counterterrorism sanctions against nonviolent political organizatio…
(2026-08-26). Canadá rechaza pretensiones de Trump de renombrar el lago Ontario. radiohc.cu La ministra de Industria de Canadá, Mélanie Joly rechazó este martes la amenaza del presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, de renombrar el lago Ontario, que los dos países comparten, como ´lago América ª. | Se trata de una nueva escalada de la guerra arancelaria, en la que el mandatario estadounidense también utiliza la retórica de convertir a su vecino del norte en el estado número 51 como medida de presión política y comercial. | Durante una rueda de prensa, la titular expresó: Siempre lo llamaremos lago Ontario. Estamos orgullosos de nuestros Grandes Lagos. Los hemos navegado desde hace miles de años. F…
palestinechronicle.com (2026-08-25). Israeli Strikes Kill Palestinians Destroy Gaza Desalination Plant as Attacks Continue
Israeli airstrikes killed Palestinians and wounded others across Gaza while destroying a desalination plant and prayer hall amid continued ceasefire violations.
amnesty.org (2026-08-26). Kuwait: Counterterrorism measures introduced amid Iran war endanger fundamental rights, expand death penaltyA counterterrorism law enacted in Kuwait in the wake of Iranian strikes on the Gulf, following the unlawful US-Israeli attacks on Iran, contains overly broad and vague provisions that threaten the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, association and movement, while significantly expanding the scope of the death penalty, Amnesty International said today.
(2026-08-26). Cuba denounces impact of coercive measures imposed by the U.S. radiohc.cu The serious impacts of the unilateral coercive measures imposed by the United States on Cuba were denounced in Vienna, Austria, by Cuban representatives during the 67th session of Working Group B of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO). | In particular, the economic, commercial, and financial blockade affects the Caribbean nation's full participation in the Organization's technical and scientific cooperation mechanisms, Cubaminrex stated. | Despite these limitations, Cuba reiterated its firm commitment to multilateralism and a world free of nuclear weapons. | Thus, it reaffirmed its paci…
(2026-08-26). Cuba and the price of defending dignity. radiohc.cu By Antonio Rondón | One of the achievements of the Triumph of the Revolution was the dignity of the Cuban people and the end of their humiliation; hence the spirit of resistance that Fidel Castro instilled, declared Salim Lamrani. | The French writer and professor noted that the Italian Gianni Minà , in an interview with Fidel, asked him what quality in a human being he most appreciated, and Fidel replied that it was loyalty to principles. | When asked what he most detested, Fidel responded that it was betrayal of principles, recalled the specialist on the dispute between Cuba and the United States, in statements…
(2026-08-26). Serving the U.S., Dominican Republic expels Cuban diplomats. peoplesworld.org 
The Dominican Republic expelled at least nine Cuban diplomats on April 13, though Cuba claimed the number was ten. The day marked the centennial of Fidel Castro's birth, and the announcement came as a celebratory three-hour "political-cultural gala" was taking place at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo. News of the action spread while attendance …
(2026-08-26). Díaz-Canel meets with representatives of the Cuban private sector. radiohc.cu By Leticia Martínez | President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez met with representatives of the private sector in Cuba, a contact that, he explained, will be constant with the Cuban business system, which is a single entity encompassing both state and non-state enterprises. | "We cannot build everything we want to do for the benefit of the country if we don't achieve this communication," he said during the meeting, which included business owners from the food, agriculture, energy, transportation, legal services, and other sectors. | "Without systematic dialogue, we cannot know what we are thinking and how we are build…
(2026-08-26). Convocan en Cuba a beca de creación visual Antonia Eíriz. radiohc.cu La Asociación Hermanos Saíz (AHS), con el coauspicio del Consejo Nacional de las Artes Plásticas (CNAP), convoca a la Beca de Creación Antonia Eíriz, dirigida a artistas visuales cubanos residentes en el país. | Podrán participar creadores de hasta 35 años de edad en las modalidades performance, environment, arte de los nuevos medios y videoarte, sin distinción de membresía en la AHS, según la convocatoria difundida por la organización en plataformas digitales. | Quedan excluidos quienes hayan resultado ganadores de ediciones anteriores, en tanto los proyectos deberán ser inéditos y remitirse antes del 31 de octu…
(2026-08-26). Juzgó Cuba 49 casos de asesinatos por razón de género en 2025. radiohc.cu 
Los casos de asesinato por razones de género juzgados en Cuba en 2025 sumaron 49, para una tasa de 1,19 por cada 100 mil mujeres de 15 años o más, según datos oficiales. | No obstante, las cifras actualizadas representan un descenso frente a los 76 casos de 2024 (tasa 1,79) y los 60 de 2023 (tasa 1,37), según confirmó el Observatorio de Cuba sobre Igualdad de Género (OCIG). | La Habana encabezó el listado provincial con 12 casos juzgados, seguida de Mayabeque, Camagàºey y Holguín, con seis cada una, y Santiago de Cuba, con cinco. | El 46,9 por ciento de los crímenes correspondió a exparejas de las víctimas…
(2026-08-26). Velada en Brasil reafirma solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Una velada en la Embajada de Cuba en Brasil reafirmó la solidaridad con la isla caribeña y el rechazo al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos en su contra. | El encuentro de la noche de este martes reunió a integrantes de partidos políticos de izquierda, organizaciones sociales y la Asociación Nacional de Cubanos Residentes en Brasil José Martí, amigos solidarios y estudiantes. | La jornada estuvo marcada por expresiones artísticas y culturales dedicadas a la mayor de las Antillas, con la presentación de monólogos sobre momentos de su historia, poesías y canciones que evocaron la…
(2026-08-26). Se reúne Díaz-Canel con representantes del sector privado cubano. radiohc.cu 
El Presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez se reunió con representantes del sector privado en Cuba, contacto que, según explicó, será constante con el sistema empresarial cubano, que es uno solo e incluye a las formas estatales y no estatales. | No podemos construir todo lo que queremos hacer en beneficio del país si no logramos esta comunicación, dijo durante el encuentro, en el que participaron empresarios de los sectores de la alimentación, agricultura, energía, transporte, asesoramiento jurídico y otros. | "Si no hay diálogo sistemático, no podemos saber qué estamos pensando y cómo vamos construyendo con con…
(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). 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). 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). Fernández de Cossío: "The U.S.'s immense power to use and abuse lies is its main weapon of aggression against Cuba" radiohc.cu The United States government has turned lies into a primary weapon of aggression to reinforce its attack against Cuba. This was denounced by Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío through his Facebook account, where he debunked three fundamental fallacies used by the U.S. administration to justify its economic blockade. | The first of these fallacies, according to the Cuban diplomat, was the declaration of Cuba, on January 29, 2026, as an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security. A ridiculous assertion, he noted, that "allows the president to apply secondary sanctions against t…
(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). Cuba tried 49 cases of gender-related murders in 2025. radiohc.cu 
The number of gender-related murder cases tried in Cuba in 2025 totaled 49, for a rate of 1.19 per 100,000 women aged 15 and over, according to official data released ih the Cuban capital. | However, the updated figures represent a decrease compared to the 76 cases in 2024 (rate 1.79) and the 60 in 2023 (rate 1.37), as confirmed by the Cuban Observatory on Gender Equality (OCIG). | Havana topped the provincial list with 12 cases tried, followed by Mayabeque, Camagàºey, and Holguín, with six each, and Santiago de Cuba, with five. | 46.9 percent of the crimes were committed by the victims' former partners, and…
(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). Wednesday 9/2: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(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). US cannot achieve its goals through economic pressure: Iranian president. tribune.com.pk 
The US cannot achieve its objectives through economic pressure on Tehran, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday, days after Washington launched a sweeping new sanctions campaign against Iran. | Pezeshkian made the remarks during a three-hour meeting at the Central Bank of Iran in Tehran with Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh, Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati and a group of economists, according to the Iranian presidency. | The meeting reviewed Iran's monetary, foreign exchange and financial indicators amid what Pezeshkian described as conditions created by war, an economic blockade and ext…
(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.
(2026-08-26). ICE agents invade airport passenger lines. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Donald Trump's ICE agents began with massive migrant sweeps. Then they started invading restaurants, dragooning people including U.S. citizens. Then came churches. Then came hospital ERs. Then came forcibly dragging people on their way to work from their cars. And then, eventually, in Minneapolis, Houston, Memphis and Boston, killings. And now ICE is invading the …
(2026-08-26). US immigration agents arrested more than 49,500 people in July. aljazeera.com The number of arrests last month showed a rise of roughly 15 percent over June's count.
(2026-08-26). The Costly Blunders in the Army's $533 Million Fiasco. nationofchange.org ProPublica revealed how a rushed effort to arm Ukraine with artillery shells wasted half a billion dollars in taxpayer funding. Here are the biggest takeaways from that reporting.
(2026-08-26). Pakistan stun Egypt to progress to World Championship quarter-finals. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan produced one of the most memorable comebacks in their youth volleyball history on Tuesday, overcoming a two-set deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 and book a place in the quarter-finals of the FIVB Boys' Under-17 World Championship 2026. | The Green-shirts, ranked 13 in the world, shocked sixth-ranked Egypt 17-25, 21-25, 25-18, 25-15, 15-12 in a gripping round of 16 encounter in Doha. | The victory was all the more impressive given the manner in which Pakistan responded after appearing to be on the verge of elimination. Egypt dominated the opening two sets and moved within one set of securing a place in the…
(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). Dangerous trees force Rehoboth Beach Farmers' Market to relocate after 20 years in Grove Park. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? The "It's a meeting place," said Pat Coluzzi, the market's founder and manager. "It's more of an event than just a farmers market. And the park has been ideal for that." | Earlier this month, the scheduled market day was unexpectedly cancelled a day prior to its…
(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). Xi urges all-out rescue, relief efforts after mudslide hits border port in Xizang. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out efforts to search and rescue people who are missing after a mudslide in Nepal caused casualties at Gyirong border port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Wednesday morning.
(2026-08-26). Why India is sharing missile secrets with its private sector. aljazeera.com New policy allows India's private sector to produce advanced weaponry, supporting its goal of military self-sufficiency.
(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). 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). 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). A teacher's slap, student's death revive India's corporal punishment debate. aljazeera.com Teja's death raises question India has not fully answered: why more than a decade after ban is hitting children routine?>
(2026-08-26). A Divided Vote for the UN's Human Rights Chief. nationofchange.org 
Ten states, including the US, Russia and Israel, opposed reappointing Volker Turk, whose office faces its own budget crisis as he begins a second term.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). J-10 Deal With Bangladesh Takes Shape As China's Fighter Export Push Grows. twz.com 
(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). Thursday 11/12: 29th Anniversary San Francisco Transgender Film Festival. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3117 16th St, | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-08-26). "Most Americans Are Getting Poorer" : Robert Reich on Inequality the Failures of Corporate Democrats. nationofchange.org 
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on UC Berkeley to fire Reich after he disputed White House claims that the wealth gap has closed.
(2026-08-26). Nepal floods LIVE UPDATES: Death toll rises to 22; 133 Indians among missing; PM Modi speaks to Balen Shah. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 16 people were killed and over 100 Indians went missing after severe flash floods hit Nepal's northern Rasuwa district near the Tibet border on Wednesday. The floods swept away | Nepal floods LIVE UPDATES: Death toll rises to 22; 133 Indians among missing; PM Modi speaks to Balen Shah…
(2026-08-26). England footballer Sterling charged with dangerous driving after collision. aljazeera.com Raheem Sterling has also been accused of possession of nitrous oxide and will appear in court on September 15.
(2026-08-26). Statement on 29 States Settling Lawsuit with Meta. commondreams.org Fairplay Executive Director Josh Golin released the following statement today: "This is a watershed moment for the growing movement to protect children from addictive and dangerously designed social media. In addition to a significant financial penalty, the state attorneys general have secured the most significant injunctive relief yet from Meta, including a number of measures to protect young people's sleep, such as disabling Instagram overnight for minors' accounts. The settlement also requires disabling addictive and harmful features like displays of like counts and plastic surgery filters and new guardrails…
(2026-08-26). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Trump ordered to release billions in climate grants meant for Black communities. peoplesworld.org 
Dominika Parry never stopped fighting for Jackson, Mississippi, residents even after the Trump administration terminated a multibillion-dollar program last year meant to help the Black city still reeling from a water crisis. For years, if water did flow out of Black households' faucets in Jackson at all, it was often brown. It left elders and …
(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). 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). 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). 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). ICC chief urges Japan to counter US pressure on the court. aljazeera.com Washington escalated its campaign against the ICC last week by sanctioning its president and a senior trial lawyer.
(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). 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). Starc dethrones Bumrah as No1 Test bowler. tribune.com.pk 
Australia's Mitchell Starc has become the new No1 bowler in the ICC Men's Test Rankings after a match-winning ten-wicket haul against Bangladesh in Mackay. | The 36-year-old left-arm pacer climbed to the summit after taking six wickets for 12 runs in the first innings and four for 39 in the second, helping Australia secure an innings-and-51-run victory in the second Test of their ICC World Test Championship series. | Starc, who was named Player of the Match as well as Player of the Series, now leads New Zealand's Matt Henry and India's Jasprit Bumrah by ten rating points. | It is the first time Starc has occup…
(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). Guizhou 'Village T' show brings ethnic fashion to New Zealand Fashion Week. ecns.cn Guizhou "village T", a fashion showcase rooted in the ethnic cultures of southwest China's Guizhou Province, made its debut at New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) in Auckland on Thursday.
(2026-08-26). President Ramaphosa: SA remains a respected Pan-African actor. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa: SA remains a respected Pan-African actor | President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa remains a respected member of the African community of nations and a principled Pan-African actor, despite concerns raised by some African countries concerning migration-related matters. | The President was responding to questions in Parliament on Tuesday on South Africa's standing on the continent and the measures government is taking to restore confidence in the country as a Pan-African voice. | President Ramaphosa said government has firmly rejected xenophobia, Afrophobia, vigilantism and all forms of di…
(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). China's NEV sales rise from 1.37 million to 16.49 million over five years. ecns.cn China's annual new-energy vehicle (NEV) sales rose from 1.367 million to 16.49 million during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), while their share of new-car sales climbed from 5.4% to 47.9%, Xin Guobin, vice minister of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), said Wednesday at a State Council Information Office press conference in Beijing.
(2026-08-26). Photos: Avalanche floods kill eight, hundreds missing in Nepal's Himalayas. aljazeera.com Flash floods devastate Nepal's Himalayas, washing away villages and infrastructure along the Bhotekoshi river.
(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 network behind the installation of far-right regimes in Latin America.
(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). World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over. aljazeera.com International body declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new transmission, though cases rise in DR Congo.
(2026-08-26). Saturday 10/3: Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair. indybay.org The Humanist Hall 390 Twenty-seventh St., Oakland | *Enter through the back next to 415 Twenty-eighth St.
(2026-08-26). How Citizens United supercharged 'Israel's lobby'. responsiblestatecraft.org In March 2006, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
(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). 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). In Cameroon, before the scroll, there was the dance floor. globalvoices.org 
(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). 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). Nigeria launches hunt for hundreds of kidnapped mosque worshippers. aljazeera.com With elections set for January, President Tinubu seeks to clamp down on kidnapping trend in northern Nigeria.
(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). Pakistan expects US reply on $10b stabilisation facility 'soon'. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan expects to receive a response from Washington within the next couple of months on its request for a $10 billion bilateral stabilisation facility, as Islamabad seeks to build on its improving ties with the Trump administration. | Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad told Bloomberg on Tuesday that discussions with the US over the proposed facility had been "constructive". | "The proposed US stabilisation facility would also serve as a potential backstop and confidence signal, supporting market access and helping crowd in private capital," Schehzad said. | Pakistan had approached US Treasury…
(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). Infantino has no future at FIFA, says European Leagues chief. aljazeera.com Claudius Schaefer insists the influence of the FIFA president has 'grown from year to year'.
(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). Palestinians demand return of 1,700 bodies held by Israel. aljazeera.com Palestinians held vigils across the occupied West Bank demanding the return of Palestinian bodies held by Israel.
(2026-08-26). 55th Anniversary of Turkish-Chinese Diplomatic Relations. unitedworldint.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, from Beijing / China In July 1971, following US Secretary of State Kissinger's Beijing visit that shocked the world amid the Cold War atmosphere, the US and its allies established diplomatic relations with Beijing one after another. Ankara also received the message and initiated official relations with Beijing less than a month …
(2026-08-26). China's digital industry revenue tops 20 trillion yuan in H1. ecns.cn China's digital industry generated 20.71 trillion yuan (about $2.86 trillion) in revenue in the first half of the year, up 13.6% year on year, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Tuesday.
(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). 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). The ghost of Upton Sinclair: The danger of food industry deregulation today. peoplesworld.org 
When The Jungle was published in 1906, writer and journalist Upton Sinclair hoped his novel would advance socialism by exposing the plight of the wage slave, dangerous working conditions, and the general hopelessness that undermined the working class's struggle. Sinclair exposed the Chicago meatpacking industry and the workers who struggled within it, giving a voice …
(2026-08-26). The teenage girls behind a $25 minimum wage fight in rural Alaska. nationofchange.org In one of the most remote towns in America, a group of teenagers is fighting to put an initiative on the November ballot that would raise the minimum wage for the largely Native population of Nome, Alaska.
(2026-08-26). Four killed, including two women in firing over land dispute in K-P's Baka Khel. tribune.com.pk 
Four people, including two women, were killed and two others injured when two rival groups exchanged fire over a land dispute in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's (K-P) Baka Khel on Wednesday. | According to Baka Khel police, the incident took place in a mountainous area within the police jurisdiction, where the two groups confronted each other over a dispute concerning the use of a road, leading to an exchange of gunfire. | Police said three people from one side — two women identified as Ms A and Ms M, and a man identified as Muhammad Azim — were killed in the firing. | A man identified as Nafid was also kille…
(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). Starbucks Workers United calls nationwide boycott as contract fight drags on. nationofchange.org 
The AFL-CIO's 65 unions endorsed the campaign as more than 550 unfair labor practice charges sit unresolved against the company.
(2026-08-26). Paris Jackson underwent ECT for severe depression. Here's why the treatment remains debated. nationofchange.org Electroconvulsive therapy is supposed to be used only in extreme circumstances, such as when a patient is suicidal or when other treatments have failed.
(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). At least 22 killed, hundreds missing after Nepal flash flood. aljazeera.com Across the border, Tibet reported 'major casualties' with people missing in the neighbouring county of Gyirong.
(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). Beijing sees surge in cross-border travel during summer. ecns.cn Cross-border tourism, business travel and visits to family members have remained strong during the summer season, with passenger traffic at Beijing's ports steadily increasing.
(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). Zambia: Closing Courts Curbs Access to Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Zambian opposition leader and National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Muntayalwa Mundubile speaks to members of the media after casting his vote in Lusaka, Zambia, August 13, 2026. | © 2026 Moses Mwape/Reuters…
(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). 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). 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). 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). Trucker attempts self immolation at DG Khan checkpost. tribune.com.pk 
(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). Bodo return to Champions League, Azerbaijan's Sabah deny Israeli Beer-Sheva. aljazeera.com Scottish champions Celtic thumped by LASK as Sabah knock out Hapoel Beer-Sheva with a late goal in the qualifying round.
(2026-08-26). Not Even Risk of Torture Deters Trump Administration Deportations. hrw.org Click to expand Image | US officials deporting people to Mexico at the McAllen-Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge, McAllen, Texas, March 13, 2026. | © 2026 Felix Marquez/AP Photo | A US federal judge ordered the US government on August 21 to take back a Mexican man the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had deported to Mexico based on a diplomatic assurance from the Mexican government that he wouldn't be harmed. An immigration judge had previously found the man to have a significant chance of being tortured if returned to Mexico and thus granted him "deferral of removal."According to a New York Times…
(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). SARS crackdown leads to R167m cocaine bust. sanews.gov.za SARS crackdown leads to R167m cocaine bust | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has successfully intercepted more than 333kg of cocaine at the OR Tambo International Airport. | The cocaine — worth an estimated street value of some R167 million — was intercepted during a targeted enforcement operation conducted on a flight arriving from Sao Paulo, Brazil. | "The operation was executed simultaneously across three critical points of entry processing… aircraft baggage offloading, passenger arrivals baggage screening, and cargo inspections. The coordinated intervention forms part of SARS' intensifi…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Government publishes amendments to export regulations. sanews.gov.za Government publishes amendments to export regulations | National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have published amendments to the Export Regulations to allow zero-rating when movable goods are delivered for export from South Africa to terminal operators and port authorities. | The amendment relates to the section of the regulations that sets out the procedures to be followed by a vendor who elects to zero-rate the export of goods to a qualifying purchaser when those goods are initially delivered to a harbour. | "Under the current regulations, one of the procedural requirements for a vendor t…
(2026-08-26). 6th Asian Herpetology Conference held in Chengdu. ecns.cn The 6th Asian Herpetological Conference (AHC) and the Editorial Board Meeting of Asian Herpetological Research (AHR) were held from Aug. 22 to 25 in Chengdu, southern China.
(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). When is the Champions League draw, which teams are in, and what are the dates? aljazeera.com Thirty-six teams will learn their fate in a draw for the group phase, which will be followed by knockout rounds.
(2026-08-26). Mecca Pact fails its first test. strategic-culture.su Sunni military alliance project appears to have an uncertain future | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The new military alliance betwee…
(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). Girl, alleged accomplice arrested for father's murder. tribune.com.pk 
Police claimed to have solved a blind murder case in the jurisdiction of Saddar Jaranwala police within 24 hours, arresting a teenage girl and her alleged accomplice for the murder of her father. | Police said the victim, identified as Asif, allegedly caught his 17-year-old daughter, in an objectionable situation with a young man, Adnan, a resident of Chak 116-GB. | Police alleged that the two suspects subsequently shot Asif dead in an attempt to conceal their alleged relationship. | Following the murder, Saddar Jaranwala police launched an investigation using modern investigative techniques and examined evide…
(2026-08-26). Beijing's first cross-provincial subway line begins trial run. ecns.cn Beijing Subway Line 22, the capital's first urban rail route linking neighboring Hebei Province, began emptyload trial operations Tuesday, according to the Beijing Major Projects Construction Headquarters Office and BII Railway Transportation Technology Holdings Company Limited.
(2026-08-26). Saturday 10/3: Aya Khalaf Benefit Concert Featuring the Palestinian Youth Ensemble. indybay.org Alcazar Theater – 650 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-08-26). 13-year-old with little coding experience earns over 18,000 yuan from AI study tool. ecns.cn A 13-year-old girl from Shanghai with little programming experience earned more than 18,000 yuan ($2,680) in net income from an AI-powered study tool, placing third at a 48-hour sales competition in Hangzhou.
(2026-08-26). Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress but says Riyadh must recognize Israel. tribune.com.pk 
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 normalises relations with Israel, a US administration official told Reuters on Tuesday. | The agreement, which was reached in July and would allow US companies to export civilian nuclear technology to the kingdom, was sent to Congress on Monday, according to the US official, who declined to be identified. | The Saudi embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment. | It…
(2026-08-26). How Marine Rifle Squads Plan To Fight Future Wars Dominated By Drones. twz.com 
Faced with having to fight as technology rapidly transforms the nature of warfare, the U.S. Marine Corps on Wednesday "I think that you would agree that the global security la…
(2026-08-26). IAEA chief says new initiative to support nuclear power at sea. tribune.com.pk 
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said on Tuesday that the agency was preparing to launch a new initiative to advance the use of civilian nuclear technology at sea. | Grossi said he met with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Washington, DC, ahead of the launch of Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea (ATLAS), an IAEA initiative intended to help pave the way for deploying civil nuclear applications at sea, including nuclear-powered ships and floating nuclear power plants. | According to Grossi, the initiative could support global trade and provide energy t…
(2026-08-26). Arriva North London bus drivers restart strikes demanding safety improvements against extreme heat. wsws.org The right to scrutinise any further deal before strike action is suspended must be enforced from below. This basic principle of rank-and-file democracy must be restored. | These events took place under conditions in which negotiations between Ankara and the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), Abdullah àñcalan, are continuing, and in which the parliament this month adopted a law related to those talks.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Ayat Noor murder draws strong condemnation. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information and Science Technology and Information Technology Shafi Jan has strongly condemned the tragic murder of innocent girl Ayat Noor in Haripur and expressed deep grief over the incident. | In a press statement, the minister termed the murder an extremely tragic, heartbreaking and condemnable incident. He said Chief Minister Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi had taken serious notice of Ayat Noor's disappearance and directed the relevant authorities to take effective measures to trace her and investigate the matter. | Shafi Jan said police took effective action following th…
(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). Chinese private space firm delivers first complete satellite export to Southeast Asia. ecns.cn Chinese commercial space company GalaxySpace on Tuesday completed the development, launch, and on-orbit delivery of a complete satellite for Thailand's Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA). It marks the first time that a Chinese commercial space company has exported a complete satellite to a Southeast Asian country.
(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). 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). 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). 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). SIU recovers millions in Fort Hare overcharging probe. sanews.gov.za SIU recovers millions in Fort Hare overcharging probe | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured Acknowledgements of Debt from companies found to have overcharged the University of Fort Hare for student accommodation leases. ⚪ This emanating from an investigation by the corruption busting unit into accommodation charges at the Eastern Cape based university. ⚪ "The SIU investigation revealed that the university engaged various service providers to lease and accommodate students. Upon analysis of the financial documents and lease contracts, [the] SIU established instances in which certain service provider…
(2026-08-26). Delaware election 2026: Meet the 2 Republicans seeking to unseat Democrat Chris Coons in the U.S. Senate. whyy.org Former state senator and physician Coons, who was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010, is seeking his fourth term in…
(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). 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). All It Takes Is One Crack In The Lie We've Been Sold. thealtworld.com 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 the Iraq war lies. Maybe 9/11. These days for a lot of folks it's Palestine. | You keep pulling on that thread, uncove…
(2026-08-26). Midterm Madness: Michigan's Senate Race Hits A Minefield. levernews.com üó≥Ô∏è This is Midterm Madness, the only newsletter you need to stay up to date on election news. Key race updates, money trails, numbers that cut through the spin, and campaign moments that say more than official talking points ever will — from The Lever team to your inbox, every Wednesday.üëá Further down in this newsletter: The YouTuber unraveling Michigan's Senate race.House leadership's "screw-you" to Democratic voters.The candidate who can't stop putting her foot in her mouth. | üëç This pop-up newsletter is on…
(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). Saturday 8/29: San José Protest & March. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José 95117…
(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). 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). 14 newborns die after fire breaks out at hospital's maternity ward in Pakistan's Islamabad. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 14 newborns were killed after a fire broke out at a state-run hospital in Pakistan's Islamabad on Wednesday. The incident is described as one of the deadliest hospital fires in the country in recent years. | The fire broke out inside the maternity ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) at around 7 am. Preliminary investigation suggests a fault in the air-conditioning system as possible cause behind the blaze, however precise cause was not immediately established. | pic.twitter.com/f9qdlEIzpP— mahmoud khalil (@sahel2212) (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). Dolly Parton: Working class hero. peoplesworld.org 
The tributes to Dolly Parton pouring out this week will dwell on her song catalog—"Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors," "I Will Always Love You"—and on the causes now attached to her name: her free book program for children and her trailblazing for women in a business men built to keep them out. Those things alone …
(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). 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). Manchester City sign teenage Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. aljazeera.com Sought-after Bouaddi joins the Premier League club on a five-year deal worth $117m.
(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). 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). Friday 8/28: Follow-Up to Democratic Socialism vs.Revolutionary Communism Presentation and Q&A on 8/27. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-08-26). US judge declines Minnesota's effort to force Texas to extradite ICE agent. aljazeera.com ICE agent Christian Castro faces criminal charges for shooting a Minnesota man in the leg during an immigration raid.
(2026-08-26). Assembly seeks swift justice for children. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution condemning the rising incidents of sexual abuse, violence, abduction and murder of children, demanding a fast-track judicial mechanism for sexual offence cases involving minors. | The resolution called for ending the provision of compromise between parties in child sexual abuse cases and providing legal, psychological and social support to victims' families. The house also stressed strict enforcement of existing laws and further strengthening of legislation for child protection. | Opposition members wore black armbands to express solidarity wi…
(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). 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). Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) being observed across Pakistan with religious fervour, solemnity. tribune.com.pk 
Eid Miladun Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) is being observed across Pakistan on Wednesday with religious fervour and solemnity, with prayers, processions and special events marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). | The day began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and a 21-gun salute in provincial capitals. The occasion is being observed as a public holiday. | Special prayers were offered after Fajr for the unity of the Muslim Ummah and the progress and prosperity of the country. | The main event will be the International Seeratun Nabi Conference in the federal capital, focusing on the prot…
(2026-08-26). PML-N secures speaker, deputy speaker offices in AJK Legislative Assembly. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Tuesday secured both top parliamentary offices in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (AJKLA), with Chaudhry Tariq Farooq elected speaker and Ahmed Raza Qadri deputy speaker. | The AJK elections were held in three phases between July 27 and August 10. Of the 45 directly contested constituencies, polling was held in 38, with the PML-N securing 25 seats and the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) winning 12. The lone MLA of the Awami Dast-o-Bazu party joined hands with the PML-N. | Both PML-N candidates secured 32 votes each in the 53-member assembly and subseque…
(2026-08-26). Spain's tomato food fight leaves thousands covered in pulp. aljazeera.com Thousands of people pelt each other with tomatoes as Spain's famous 'La Tomatina' festival gets underway.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Aidian Port on China-Vietnam border resumes customs clearance. ecns.cn Aidian Port in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region reopened Tuesday, resuming customs clearance services after flood damage forced a temporary suspension.
(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). "Trump's War on the Left" : Jack Crosbie of Rolling Stone on the Prairieland Nine, NSPM-7 & More. democracynow.org Part 2 of our conversation with Jack Crosbie of Rolling Stone, who has been reporting on the Prairieland Nine — the nine activists in Texas who were sentenced to between 30 and 100 years in connection to an anti-ICE protest outside the Prairieland ICE jail in Alvarado, Texas. Crosbie's recent articles include "Incarcerated for Life in Trump's War on the Left" and "How Trump's War on the Left Will Come for the Center." | Part 2 of our conversation with Jack Crosbie of Rolling Stone, who has been reporting on the Prairieland Nine — the nine activists in Texas who were sentenced to between 30 and 100 years…
(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). Systemic Problems And Complaints in the Pacifica Elections Growing. indybay.org There are serious issues with the Pacifica Foundation election process.
(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). Xi to attend SCO summit, pay state visit to Kyrgyzstan, Egypt. ecns.cn From August 30 to September 3, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2026 in Bishkek, and pay a state visit to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt upon the invitation of President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday.
(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). Lindsey Graham's sister up for election to his US Senate seat. aljazeera.com Lindsey Graham's sister up for election to his US Senate seat…
(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). 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). 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). Thursday 8/27: Palantir OUT! NNU nurses to participate in nationwide protests against Palantir. indybay.org Palantir Palo Alto…
(2026-08-26). Defending Rights Dissent Appears in DHS Facial Recognition Surveillance. rightsanddissent.org Recently released discovery "Although…
(2026-08-26). UNRWA chief: Israel seeks to eliminate agency and Palestinian refugee issue. aljazeera.com UNRWA chief says the seizure of its training centre is part of Israel's efforts to eliminate agency and refugee issue…
(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). Defending Rights Dissent Appears in DHS's 'Minnesota 15' Surveillance. rightsanddissent.org Recently released discovery "Although…
(2026-08-26). Aiman announces retirement from international cricket. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan fast bowler Aiman Anwar has annnounced retirement from international cricket, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Wednesday. | Aiman, 29, represented Pakistan in eight one-day internationals and 37 Twenty20 internationals between July 2016 and February 2023, taking four ODI wickets and 29 in T20Is. | She made her international debut in a T20 match against England in Southampton in 2016 before earning her first ODI cap against Bangladesh in Colombo the following year. | Aiman was part of Pakistan's squads at the 2018, 2020 and 2022-23 Women's T20 World Cups and also featured at the 2022 Women's Cr…
(2026-08-26). Thursday 9/17: Mennonite Action Mass Call. indybay.org Zoom | actionnetwork.org/events/september-2026-……
(2026-08-26). US says Chinese-linked hackers attacked NASA, Senate, and gov't agencies. aljazeera.com US authorities seized two domains allegedly used to target sensitive government networks since 2018.
(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). Video: Survivors recount moment flash floods hit Nepal. aljazeera.com Survivors of the flash flooding in Nepal have been describing the moment their homes swept away in the landslide.
(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). Hina Javed murder: Rawalpindi court extends physical remand of husband, servant. tribune.com.pk 
(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 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). 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). Integrated transport services, preferential policies fuel Zhangjiajie's summer travel boom. ecns.cn As the summer travel season draws to a close, Zhangjiajie in Hunan Province continues to see robust inbound and inter-provincial tourism. Integrated transport enhancements, coupled with people-oriented services, have consistently invigorated Zhangjiajie's summer cultural and tourism consumption.
(2026-08-26). Government takes Milestones of Freedom campaign to the Free State. sanews.gov.za Government takes Milestones of Freedom campaign to the Free State | Deputy Minister in The Presidency Kenny Morolong, in partnership with the Free State provincial government and Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Executive Mayor Gregory Nthatisi, will launch the Milestones of Freedom campaign in the Free State on Thursday. | The campaign seeks to promote social cohesion, inspire national pride and encourage reflection on South Africa's democratic journey. It highlights the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution; the 50th anniversary of the 1976 youth uprising; the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women…
(2026-08-26). Trump attacks federal workers again. peoplesworld.org 
SAN FRANCISCO—Federal worker hater Donald Trump is at it again. He's not content with arbitrarily firing 300,000 of his workers, or changing thousands of top career positions into "Schedule F" jobs with no protections so he can fill them with political hacks. Now he wants to make his Office of Personnel Management—the government's HR department—the …
(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). Mudslide hits near border port in Xizang, people reported missing. ecns.cn A mudslide struck near Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Wednesday, with people reported missing, local authorities said.
(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). 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). 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). Olympic champion Ma Long invites Taiwan youth to visit Chinese mainland. ecns.cn Olympic table tennis champion Ma Long on Tuesday invited young people from Taiwan to visit the Chinese mainland for sports training, competitions and study activities, as he addressed a cross-Strait youth exchange event held in Shanghai.
(2026-08-26). Three killed, six injured in DG Khan road crash. tribune.com.pk 
Three people were killed and six others injured, two of them critically, when a speeding loader vehicle collided head-on with a trailer on the Dera Ghazi Khan-Peshawar Bypass Road on Tuesday. | Rescue 1122 officials said the accident occurred near the Toll Plaza and Danish School when a tyre of the speeding loader vehicle burst, causing its driver to lose control before it crashed into the oncoming trailer. | Three people died at the scene, while six others sustained injuries in the collision. | District Emergency Officer Engineer Ahmad Kamal said the deceased belonged to the same tribe and were identified as…
(2026-08-26). 14 newborns killed in fire at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad. tribune.com.pk 
Fourteen newborn babies were killed on Wednesday after a fire broke out on the third floor of the Mother and Child Hospital's ward at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital. | According to the district administration, the fire broke out in the hospital's nursery and rescue teams reached the site immediately after being alerted. | The Capital Emergency Service (CES) and Capital Development Authority (CDA) Fire Department said they responded to the fire and brought the blaze under control. According to the CDA, the fire emergency was reported at around 6: 45am, with fire brigade and rescue tea…
(2026-08-26). China completes 11.6-km offshore steel trestle bridge 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). Sunday 8/30: BEYOND THE HEADLINES: REPORTING BACK FROM THE WEST BANK. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive, San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-08-26). Bradley Fighting Vehicle Lugging Load Of Swarming Ground Drones Is A Sign Of What's To Come. twz.com 
Bradleys deploying swarms of uncrewed ground vehicles would give the US Army a horde of new options for scouting and attacking.
(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). Tribe accuses US federal agents of 'trespassing' on indigenous border land. aljazeera.com The Tohono O'odham people have sued the US government to stop construction of a border wall through their reservation.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Donald Trump's Artifishy Intelligence. juancole.com (
(2026-08-26). ICRC Vice President: Arms Trade Treaty must be translated into action. icrc.org Speech given by Jàºrg Lauber, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the 12th Conference of States Parties – Arms Trade Treaty, 24 August 2026, Geneva…
(2026-08-26). 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). 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). The cult of Fauci cult shows no signs of cooling down. strategic-culture.su Mainstream media led the witch hunt; now history will judge. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | There is a vast difference between beli…
(2026-08-26). Climate Change Worsening Drought Conditions in Western States. commondreams.org Climate change has reduced snowpack by 36 percent and streamflow by 13 percent across the western United States, and more than half of those impacts have been triggered by emissions from fossil fuel companies and cement manufacturers, according to
(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). Philadelphia should do more to help unhoused people during heat waves, advocates say. whyy.org 
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| 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). Supreme Court lets Trump's mail ballot order advance, calls states' challenge premature. nationofchange.org 
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(2026-08-26). Democracy Now! 2026-08-26 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 26, 2026; "They Threw Me to the Wolves": Karen Attiah on Censorship Under Trump, Winning Her WaPo Job Back; Trump's Contested Order to Restrict Mail-In Voting Could Disenfranchise Millions: Ari Berman; "Most Americans Are Getting Poorer": Robert Reich on Inequality & the Failures of Corporate Democrats | Headlines for August 26, 2026; "They Threw Me to the Wolves": Karen Attiah on Censorship Under Trump, Winning Her WaPo Job Back; Trump's Contested Order to Restrict Mail-In Voting Could Disenfranchise Millions: Ari Berman; "Most Americans Ar…
(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). Wednesday 9/30: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-08-26). Friday 9/4: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-08-26). Crackdown on police corruption ordered. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday ordered a crackdown on corrupt elements within the police and directed the inspector general to identify and weed out such officials within a week. | Presiding over a meeting on law and order, the chief minister said maintaining peace and protecting the lives and property of citizens remained the government's top priority. | It was decided to bring the operational control of the Dolphin Police under the jurisdiction of the police stations. | The chief minister set September 30 as the deadline for equipping Punjab Police personnel with body cameras. | She sou…
(2026-08-26). Deadly flash floods sweep through northern Nepal. aljazeera.com Flash floods have swept through northern Nepal, killing at least eight people and washing away homes.
(2026-08-26). Qatar condemns Israeli defence chief's entry into southwestern Syria. tribune.com.pk 
Qatar condemned Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz's entry into Syrian territory, calling it a blatant violation of Syria's sovereignty. | The Qatari Foreign Ministry issued the condemnation on Tuesday after Katz entered the Syrian buffer zone in the southwest days after Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and the director of Israel's Mossad spy agency, Roman Gofman, met in the Jordanian capital Amman to discuss efforts to ease tensions between the two countries. | "The State of Qatar strongly condemns Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz's illegal entry into Syrian territory and transgression of inter…
(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). IG cites drug toxicity in Township custodial deaths. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Inspector General of Police Abdul Kareem on Tuesday claimed a comprehensive investigation into the deaths of two women at Township Police Station had found "no evidence of custodial torture", with a medical board concluding that the women died from combined drug toxicity. | Addressing a press conference, the IG said the investigation covered all aspects of the incident, including CCTV footage, medical evidence and statements from police officials and witnesses. | According to the medical board's findings, no evidence of physical torture, external injuries or wounds was found on the bodies of the two wom…
(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). 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). 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). 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). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Ethiopia. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Haiti: Everything must be done to protect the population from escalating armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Outcomes of the 5th Pacific Islands Roundtable on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Death toll reaches 157 as hundreds remain missing after Nepal-Tibet border flood. geo.tv
(2026-08-26). Evaluation of EcoSec's Microeconomic Initiatives in Libya 2019-2024. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Mali: Six injured people transferred from Kidal to Gao. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). A KPFA blast from the past. indybay.org
(2026-08-26). Preserving humanity and dignity in the Philippines' armed conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026. 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). World Humanitarian Day: Health care is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). The Pacific strengthens commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Meta agrees to $17B settlement in landmark child-safety case. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-26). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Dead whale washes ashore on beach in Mexico. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-26). Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Trump administration pauses visa appointments worldwide amid immigration crackdown. ptcnews.tv
(2026-08-26). Hundreds missing after devastating flood hits Nepal-Tibet border, 95 bodies recovered. geo.tv
(2026-08-26). Why the world cannot normalize the killing of those who help. 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). Thousands in Japan are pulling this historic castle back into place. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-26). Bangladesh: 17th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026 National Rounds — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 80,000 people receive food and seed. icrc.org
(2026-08-26). Restoring hope: five years of MHPSS support for repatriated families in Central Asia. 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). Mother and daughter detained by ICE in hospital after car crash. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-26). Jefe de la CIA visitó Moscú por contactos entre servicios especiales. radiohc.cu La visita a Moscú del director de la Agencia Central de Inteligencia de Estados Unidos (CIA), John Ratcliffe, está relacionada con ´contactos entre los servicios especiales ª, dijo hoy el portavoz del Kremlin, Dmitri Peskov. | Al ser preguntado por el propósito de la visita, Peskov declaró este miércoles al diario The Washington Post que se trata de ´contactos entre los servicios especiales ª. | Asimismo, en respuesta a una pregunta del canal televisivo RTVI, el vocero señaló que el presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, no se reunió con Ratcliffe. | La víspera, la cadena de televisión CBS inf…
(2026-08-26). Kremlin comenta la visita del jefe de la CIA a Rusia. radiohc.cu El portavoz del Kremlin, Dmitri Peskov afirmó este miércoles que no hubo contactos entre el jefe de Estado ruso, Vladímir Putin, y el director de la CIA, John Ratcliffe.Solo puedo decirles que sí hubo contactos a través de los servicios especiales. No se produjeron reuniones con el presidente de Rusia. Eso es todo lo que puedo decir sobre este asunto. Por supuesto, al presidente Putin se le informa de todo sin demora ª, señaló Peskov. | El vocero indicó que, por ahora, es prematuro hablar de hasta qué punto estos contactos influirán en la salida de la ´profundísima crisis en la que se encuentran ª…
(2026-08-26). Universidad de Las Villas oficializa el cronograma de reanudación de las clases. radiohc.cu La Universidad Central ´Marta Abreu ª 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. | El centro de Educación Superior puntualizó que las dos primeras semanas de septiembre se destinarán al cierre del ciclo académico anterior, de conjunto con la culminación de los procesos de matrícula y ratificación de expedientes coordinados por la Secretaría General. | En la…
(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). 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). Government to accelerate investment in tourism infrastructure. sanews.gov.za Government to accelerate investment in tourism infrastructure | Through a formalised strategic partnership between the Departments of Tourism and Public Works and Infrastructure, government will unlock investment in tourism infrastructure and drive economic growth. | "If we want tourism to make an even greater contribution to economic growth and job creation, we must build the infrastructure that makes investment and new tourism experiences possible," Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille said on Tuesday. | De Lille and Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson have formalised a strategic partnersh…
(2026-08-26). L'allargamento dell'Unione Europea nel nuovo ordine europeo. strategic-culture.su Se l'allargamento verso l'Ucraina, la Moldavia e i Balcani occidentali è diventato uno strumento di sicurezza europea ancor prima di essere un processo di integrazione, l'Unione dispone della capacità istituzionale, economica e strategica necessaria per sostenerlo? | Segue nostro Un progetto ambito e mai riuscito | L'inizio dell'Operazione Militare Speciale nel febbraio del 2022 ha fatto qualcosa che tre decenni di dibattito interno non…
(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). Mbappe hat-trick fires Real Madrid to 4-1 win against Sociedad. aljazeera.com Kylian Mbappe hat-trick powers Real Madrid past Real Sociedad in La Liga on Jose Mourinho's Bernabeu return.
(2026-08-26). Barcelona vs Athletic Club: La Liga — prediction, teams, lineups. aljazeera.com Lamine Yamal and Raphinha will seek to add to Barcelona's five-star La Liga opener when Athletic arrive from Bilbao.
(2026-08-26). Bolivia's NGO Registry Threatens Human Rights Work. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz (left), meets with activist Amparo Carvajal before entering the offices of the Permanent Assembly of Human Rights of Bolivia (APDHB), in La Paz, Bolivia, November 20, 2025. | © 2025 Juan Karita/AP Photo…
(2026-08-26). Photos: Thousands join Spain's La Tomatina festival for epic tomato battle. aljazeera.com About 20,000 participants hurled 165 tonnes of tomatoes in Bunol's streets during Spain's famed La Tomatina festival.