(2026-08-24). Russia-born giant panda Katyusha celebrates third birthday. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Russia and the Moscow Zoo jointly hosted a birthday celebration for Katyusha, where an exclusive set of emojis featuring the panda was also unveiled.
(2026-08-24). 18 Chinese crew members missing after cargo ship sinks off India. ecns.cn Eighteen Chinese crew members are missing after the bulk carrier M.V. Ocean Winner sank in the Indian Ocean off India's eastern coast on Friday, with two Chinese crew members rescued so far, according to Indian maritime authorities.
(2026-08-24). China's service exports rise 17.6% in H1, travel services lead growth. ecns.cn China's service exports reached 1.5047 trillion yuan ($223.8 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 17.6% from a year earlier, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce.
(2026-08-24). China-Belarus Swift Eagle-2026 joint army training concluded. ecns.cn The Swift Eagle 2026 joint training for airborne troops from China and Belarus concluded on Monday at a training center of the Chinese PLA Air Force, according to the Ministry of National Defense.
(2026-08-24). 3 years on, barbecue craze in East China's Zibo draws more international visitors. ecns.cn The online buzz surrounding the barbecue feast in East China's Zibo city may have cooled, but the city continues to attract visitors, including a growing number of international tourists.
(2026-08-24). Xi puts forward four principles on Palestinian question. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed on Monday that four principles should be followed to push for the resolution of the Palestinian question, which is at the heart of the Middle East issue.
(2026-08-24). China's commercial freight volume hits 4.9 billion metric tons in July. ecns.cn China's commercial freight volume reached 4.9 billion metric tons in July, up 0.5% from a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Transport.
(2026-08-24). 10th Guangzhou Elderly Expo closes with over $106 million in intended cooperation deals. ecns.cn The 10th China International Elderly Care and Health Industry Expo, also known as the EldExpo, concluded in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province on Sunday, with intended cooperation deals exceeding 760 million yuan ($106 million).
(2026-08-24). Chinese shop owner who helped elderly man receives about $3,000 after being sued. ecns.cn In central China's Hunan Province, a shop owner who was sued by the family of an elderly man she tried to help has received 20,000 yuan ($2,975) in financial support on Monday, following a dispute that drew public attention to the risks of helping strangers.
presstv.co.uk (2026-08-24). Araghchi: Iran and China seeking to build fairer, more peaceful international orderAraghchi said the prospects for cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the People's Republic of China are brighter and more dynamic than ever.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-08-24). Absolutely Urgent: Albanese Calls for International Protection Presence in PalestineUN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese called for an "absolutely urgent" international protection presence in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza.
(2026-08-24). Israel accused of using kites as pretext to justify escalating Gaza attacks. aljazeera.com Israel has threatened Palestinian groups against launching 'kites, drones, and balloons' from the war-torn enclave.
(2026-08-24). Activists occupy UK aircraft parts factory over Israel links. aljazeera.com Pro-Palestine activists from the 'People Against Genocide' group occupied a Martin-Baker factory in the UK.
(2026-08-24). Israel's Global Counter-Offensive Has Begun. popularresistance.org Colombia's decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights marks a dangerous turning point. | By becoming only the second country in the world — after the United States — to endorse Israel's illegal annexation of Syrian territory, Bogotá has signaled a complete reversal of Gustavo Petro's foreign policy under new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella. | However, Colombia is not an isolated case. It reflects a broader, highly aggressive campaign by Israel to systematically dismantle and reverse hard-won pro-Palestine and pro-Arab positions worldwide.
(2026-08-24). Israel just took another major step towards West Bank annexation. mondoweiss.net 
As settlers besiege Palestinian families in Qusra, Israel's government responds by handing settlement security to the police of hardline minister Ben-Gvir- a move seen to further entrench Israeli annexation of the West Bank.
(2026-08-24). Israeli fire kills two young children in Gaza, medics say. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Aug 24 (Reuters) – Israeli airstrikes and gunfire killed two young children and at least two other Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials in the territory said.Medics and relatives said 10-year-old Amal Abu Khater was hit by a bullet in her back while she was eating inside her family's tent in the enclave's southern city of Khan Younis. The fire came from Israeli forces to the east, they added.The Israeli military said it was not aware of any incident involving a 10-year-old girl.
(2026-08-24). Iran threatens 45 tankers with fines, confiscation in Hormuz escalation. geo.tv Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz. — ReutersIran says blacklisted tankers broke rules for crossing Hormuz.Some of named ships owned by UAE's Adnoc, Saudi Arabia's Bahri.Warning issued within days of US sanctions threat on Iran. Iran said it had blacklisted 45…
(2026-08-24). Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz. al-monitor.com Aug 22 (Reuters) – Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad through various channels, Iran's state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday.IRNA said obtaining special permission for Iraqi tankers was one of Baghdad's main requests during Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf's visit to Iraq.
(2026-08-24). Oman foreign minister to visit Tehran on Tuesday, Iranian foreign ministry says. al-monitor.com DUBAI, Aug 24 (Reuters) – Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi will visit Tehran on Tuesday to continue talks between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday.On Sunday, Baghaei said the army chief of Pakistan, which has mediated between the United States and Iran, will visit Tehran on Monday. (Reporting by Elwely Elwelly and Ahmed Tolba; Editing by Michael Georgy and Christian Schmollinger)…
(2026-08-24). Pakistan and Iran made in talks on conflict, minister says. al-monitor.com ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (Reuters) – Pakistan and Iran made "significant progress" in talks that focused on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and a path to peace, Pakistan's interior minister said on Tuesday, at the end of a visit to Tehran.Talks between the two sides focused on measures to prevent further escalation, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an expedited termination of the conflict, a statement from the Pakistani military said about the meeting between the country's army chief, Asim Munir, and the Iranian leadership.
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). China vows to 'protect legitimate rights' amid US sanctions threats over Iran trade. tribune.com.pk 
China warned Monday that sanctions and pressure tactics do not resolve disputes, vowing to take necessary steps to safeguard its interests as the US prepares a sweeping package of economic penalties targeting Iran and its trading partners. | Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters in Beijing that sanctions and pressure tactics "lead to escalation," stressing that "escalation serves no one's interests." | "China calls on parties to act rationally and with restraint and avoid taking any measures that may further escalate tensions or deal a blow to global economic growth and financial stability…
(2026-08-24). US $40 trillion debt problem becoming geopolitical: is Washington running out of room to sustain its global power. infobrics.org The US national debt has crossed $40 trillion amid the war with Iran, rising borrowing costs, and renewed inflation concerns. At the same time, Washington faces depleted munitions, stretched military deployments and historically low Strategic Petroleum Reserve stocks. As China diversifies away from US Treasuries and the euro and gold gain importance, the foundations of American power are facing new constraints.
(2026-08-24). Against the False Symmetry of the Scissors: An Open Letter While Iran Resists an Illegal War of Aggression. mronline.org 
At this hour, solidarity begins with a clear demand: the United States and Israel must end their illegal war, and they must retreat.
(2026-08-24). Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill one of his sons. al-monitor.com TEL AVIV, Aug 24 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Iran had tried to kill one of his sons, but gave no details about when the alleged plot took place, which son was targeted or how close it came to being carried out.Netanyahu's allegation underscores the heightened tensions since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began in February, during which Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior Iranian leaders were killed.
(2026-08-24). Israel's Silence Is Not the End of the War. unitedworldint.com By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran, Iran Following the full-scale confrontation between Iran and Israel, the relative silence from Tel Aviv toward Tehran has become one of the most significant ambiguities in regional equations. Even during the military clashes between Iran and the United States in July—which occurred in the wake of the "Forty-Day War"—the Israeli …
(2026-08-24). Iran Threatens to Attack US Bases in European Countries. news.antiwar.com An Iranian spokesman said Tehran has the right to target US bases in any countries that are used to attack Iran. "There is no justification for any country to fear Iran unless that country opens its territory to the United States for aggression against Iran," Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. "It …
(2026-08-24). Macron hosts Saudi crown prince for visit ranging from esports to Mideast. al-monitor.com French President Emmanuel Macron Sunday welcomed Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman for a two-day visit, hosting him at the Esports World Cup before a second day focused on bilateral deals and the situation in the Middle East. | A French presidential official said several agreements, on health, transport and energy, will be signed on Monday alongside talks likely to focus on Iran.
(2026-08-24). Iran will use all 'bilateral capabilities' to confront US economic sanctions: Baghaei. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Minister Esmaeil Baghaei said in a press conference on Monday that Iran will use all its bilateral capabilities to confront US economic sanctions. | He said that Iran has issued warnings regarding cooperation with the US on its economic pressure on Tehran. | Speaking about the visit of the Omani foreign minister, he said it was not linked to the visit of the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, to Tehran, which is reported to take place on Monday. | Munir departed for Tehran earlier today to promote regional peace. | Iranian Deputy FM dismisses US 'economic…
(2026-08-24). CDF Munir, Naqvi meet Iranian interior minister upon arrival in Tehran. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Iranian Interior Minister Iskandar Momeni after arriving in Iran on Monday. | Earlier, the military's media wing announced CDF Munir and Naqvi's departure for Tehran, as part of Pakistan's efforts to promote regional peace and stability, | According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), CDF Munir's visit will focus on "promoting efforts towards peaceful, lasting and comprehensive resolution" of the conflict in the Middle East. | Speaking to reporters…
(2026-08-24). Jeffries Secretly Met With Kushner to Find "Common Ground" on Immigration. truthout.org An explosive report has revealed that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a secret meeting with Trump administration power broker Jared Kushner to find "common ground" with the far right in the past weeks — as he made statements that could isolate the left-wing members of the House Democratic Caucus. The New York Times reported on Sunday that the two recently met in a space offered by… |
(2026-08-24). Israel Using White Phosphorus Munitions Increasingly Often in Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com in recent weeks, the Israeli military is using a growing number of incendiary munitions in its attacks on southern Lebanon, including the use of white phosphorus in and around populated areas, which is potentially in violation of international law. Israel has been confirmed to be using white phosphorus in southern Lebanon since the invasion began …
(2026-08-24). Democracy Now! 2026-08-24 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 24, 2026; "Most Stupid Trade Fight in History": U.S. & Canadian Workers Stand to Lose in Trump's New Tariff War; Montreal Considers Cutting Ties to Israel as Outrage Grows in Canada over Israeli Impunity: Avi Lewis; "Unbought & Unbossed": Angie Nixon on Winning Democratic Senate Race in Florida, DSA Membership & More; In Defeat for AIPAC, Aisha Wahab Wins House Seat, Becoming First Afghan American in Congress | Headlines for August 24, 2026; "Most Stupid Trade Fight in History": U.S. & Canadian Workers Stand to Lose in Trump's New Tariff War; Mont…
(2026-08-24). Iranian Officials Scoff at US Treasury Secretary's Threat of 'Economic D-Day'. scheerpost.com "Is this a victory or an admission of America's failure!?" asked Iran's deputy foreign minister. Jake Johnson Common Dreams Top Iranian officials on Monday ridiculed the Trump administration's threats of total economic warfare against the Middle East country, calling the US Treasury Department's proposed "financial offensive" an act of desperation as the costly conflict drags …
(2026-08-24). Cuba commemorates birthday anniversary of Yasser Arafat. radiohc.cu The Cuban Foreign Ministry on Monday commemorated the 97th anniversary of the birth of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, a symbol of the Palestinian cause. | "His friendship with Commander Fidel Castro and the Cuban people remains an expression of solidarity, brotherhood, and the struggle for justice," the ministry posted on social media. | Born on August 24, 1929, in Cairo, Egypt, Arafat was a politician who left an indelible mark on the history of the Middle East. His life was marked by a long struggle for the rights of the Palestinian people. | From his youth, he demonstrated a strong commitment to the cause,…
(2026-08-24). Descubren en Irán nuevo yacimiento con 7,5 billones de pies cúbicos de gas. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Petróleo de Irán anunció el descubrimiento de un nuevo yacimiento con 7.5 billones de pies cúbicos de gas en el sur de la provincia de Fars. El hallazgo fortalece la riqueza energética de Irán, con las segundas mayores reservas de gas natural del mundo (33.6 billones de metros cúbicos) y las terceras de petróleo (unos 200.000 millones de barriles).
(2026-08-24). Occidente encarado hacia la guerra mundial. cubadebate.cu A medida que Occidente se prepara para una guerra perpetua con la promesa de traer una paz, se sacrificarán las normas que legitimaban a la potencia hegemónica. La libertad de expresión, la libertad de navegación, las normas del sistema financiero internacional, el comercio y otras normas que garantizaban un mundo abierto y conectado están siendo arrasadas.
(2026-08-24). Los hijos múltiples de la pediatra Niurka. cubadebate.cu Con más de tres décadas dedicadas a la Pediatría, la doctora Niurka Agramonte Valle ha convertido su profesión en un ejercicio permanente de entrega a la infancia, tanto en Cuba como en Venezuela y Mozambique.
(2026-08-24). Bad Bunny cierra su gira mundial en casa: "Puerto Rico, gracias. Soy de ustedes por siempre" cubadebate.cu Hace tiempo que la imponencia del astro urbano Bad Bunny en los escenarios no se limita a sus canciones y a un montaje de alto nivel. A Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio le gusta evolucionar. "Mi éxito y el de todos los artistas que salen de esta isla, que somos muchos, es por ustedes. øQué quiero decirles con eso? Que a este pueblo lo salvan ustedes. Nos salvamos nosotros, me incluyo".
(2026-08-24). Ministra de Educación evalúa en Granma aseguramientos para inicio del curso escolar 2026-2027. cubadebate.cu La ministra de Educación, Naima Trujillo, realizó una visita de trabajo a la provincia de Granma con el propósito de evaluar las condiciones y los aseguramientos previstos para el inicio del nuevo curso escolar. Se revisaron aspectos relacionados con la preparación de los centros educativos, la disponibilidad de recursos y las principales acciones organizativas.
(2026-08-24). Politécnico donado por Cuba en Baní recibe a estudiantes dominicanos. radiohc.cu El Politécnico Máximo Gómez, donado por Cuba a la República Dominicana, recibe este lunes a nuevos estudiantes y a quienes continúan su formación, con motivo del inicio del año escolar 2026-2027. | Ubicado en Baní, provincia Peravia, en la región sur del país, el centro fue construido por iniciativa del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro, luego de su visita a esa ciudad en 1998, cuna del Generalísimo Máximo Gómez. | La institución ofrece formación técnica en las especialidades de Informática, Industria de los Alimentos, Mercadeo y Contabilidad, áreas que preparan a los jóvenes para incorporarse…
(2026-08-24). Villa Clara: Mujeres Creadoras en Empresa de Telecomunicaciones realizaron su quinto evento. radiohc.cu Encontrar soluciones ante los problemas de la vida cotidiana, ser los horcones de sus familias, convertirse en hacedoras de ese ingenio que caracteriza a las cubanas y que se multiplica en estos tiempos duros de bloqueo recrudecido y cerco energético, esas fueron las esencias del Quinto Encuentro de Mujeres Creadoras de la Empresa de Telecomunicaciones Etecsa en Villa Clara, donde las trabajadoras del sector mostraron cuánto pueden lograr con resiliencia y amor. | Literatura, arte culinario con platos típicos acorde a las limitaciones económicas que vivimos y el arte de las manualidades fueron expuestos en un int…
(2026-08-24). Miguel Díaz-Canel in an interview with Folha de S.Paulo: "If my time comes, it will come. But it will not be with weakness and cowardice; it will be fighting" radiohc.cu In an interview offering data on the current effects of the blockade on Cuba, he denounces "the perversity of a government as powerful as that of the United States, which sacrifices the Cuban people in an attempt to subjugate a nation." | Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez stated that the 176 economic measures approved by the National Assembly, 75% of which already have legal backing, seek to strengthen the national economy and are not concessions to the United States nor an abandonment of the socialist construction process in the Caribbean country. | "The 176 economic measures announced are the result of…
(2026-08-24). Cancelado en La Habana sello postal por aniversario 66 de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas. radiohc.cu 
Como parte de las actividades por el aniversario 66 de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas (FMC) en la Habana, se realizó la cancelación Postal Conmemorativa en la sede nacional de la organización. | Asistieron a la cancelación del sello Teresa Amarell Boue, integrante del Buro Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y secretaria general de la FMC; Maridé Fernández López, Jefa de la Oficina de Atención a la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas y a las Organizaciones de Masas del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba; Mayra Arevich Marín, Ministra de Comunicaciones; ambas integrantes del Comite Centra…
(2026-08-24). Israeli Security Chief Ben Gvir's Murder Spree against Palestinian Civilians- "30 to 40 Every Night" scheerpost.com H. Scott Prosterman Informed Comment In a recent podcast interview with former Israeli hostage Ron Braslavski, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (Jewish Power Party) objected to the winding down of the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, and advocated targeted assassinations of Palestinian civilians. He said, "It's no secret, I disagree with the prime minister. …
(2026-08-24). The right to health in Gaza is now a privilege. aljazeera.com The devastated healthcare system cannot reach Gaza's most vulnerable — those who live in displacement camps…
(2026-08-24). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Orders Civil Protection Activation as Tropical Storm Hits Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Rodríguez said emergency responders remain on alert and are constantly monitoring the events, which she described as a consequence of climate change. She ordered immediate actions to assist…
(2026-08-24). US vows as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports. al-monitor.com By Yasmine Ghania and Kanishka SinghCAIRO/WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) – The U.S. threatened Iran with what it called "the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled" as it prepared to roll out economic sanctions on Monday that target Iran's trade partners.Iran in turn vowed to shut down all oil exports from the Gulf "if the economic war continues."
(2026-08-24). CDF Munir heads to Tehran today as Iran threatens to halt Gulf oil trade over US sanctions. geo.tv CDF Asim Munir meets with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran. —ISPR/FileAdversaries engaged in war of words over new US sanctions.US Treasury secretary to target Iran's trading partners.Senior Iranian official says "not a drop" of oil will flow.Chief of Defence Forces …
(2026-08-24). Canada-US trade war: Who wins? Who loses? aljazeera.com Canada suspends US trade talks as Trump imposes 50% tariffs, with Ottawa vowing dollar-for-dollar retaliation.
(2026-08-24). "Most Stupid Trade Fight in History" : U.S. & Canadian Workers Stand to Lose in Trump's New Tariff War. democracynow.org 
The U.S.-Canada trade war is deepening after talks collapsed without a deal on Friday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the Trump administration of issuing demands that would compromise Canada's sovereignty and undermine key industries. On Saturday, the United States slapped 50% tariffs on around $20 billion worth of imports from Canada, and Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. products set to go into effect on September 8. | "Canadians are sick of this," says Avi Lewis, leader of Canada's progressive New Democratic Party. He says that while the Liberal go…
(2026-08-24). Israel strikes southern Syria; Damascus condemns attack. al-monitor.com Aug 22 (Reuters) – Israel said it targeted a "terrorist" in southern Syria on Saturday in what Syria's foreign ministry said was a drone strike on a civilian vehicle on the outskirts of Damascus in a "blatant" violation of its territory.The Syrian foreign ministry said the drone had hit a civilian car on a road near Beit Jinn village in the countryside west of the capital, which caused injuries amongst civilians.Syrian state TV reported one person was injured.
(2026-08-24). In Defeat for AIPAC, Aisha Wahab Wins House Seat, Becoming First Afghan American in Congress. democracynow.org 
Progressive California state lawmaker Aisha Wahab made history last week in a special election that will make her the first Afghan American in Congress. Wahab overcame a flood of attack ads from pro-Israel groups to beat her Democratic rival, Melissa Hernandez, in a race to replace disgraced Congressmember Eric Swalwell, who resigned in April amid allegations of sexual misconduct. | Wahab tells Democracy Now! she appreciates voters in her district for "seeing through" the "lies that were spread by AIPAC," referring to the powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee. She also discusse…
(2026-08-24). Madison, August 30 2026: Poetry For Corey! wibailoutpeople.org SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 5: 30 — 7: 30 PM, POETRY FOR COREY: A POETRY READING AND COMMUNITY GATHERING TO HONOR COREY RUIZ AND ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE, 2717 Atwood Avenue, Madison. Sponsored by A Room of One's Own Bookstore. info: r .
(2026-08-24). Tamil Nadu NEET UG Round 1 Result 2026 Date Changed. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has revised the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 schedule as per which the MBBS and BDS Round 1 Allotment Result 2026, supposed to be published today i.e. Friday August 21, will now be released after six days.
(2026-08-24). McCluskey comments on Unite's "disgraceful" cover-up for Graham's bullying husband. thecanary.co 
Former Unite general secretary Len McCluskey has commented on the Unite union's cover-up of bullying by his successor Sharon Graham's husband Jack Clarke. Specifically, McCluskey has condemned Unite's habitual flinging of smears to try to divert attention from Graham's anti-union behaviour. The union did this to protect Clarke from the consequences of his actions — […] | By
(2026-08-24). Give Imran Khan proper medical care, cricket legends urge Pakistani gov't. aljazeera.com Twenty-one cricket captains request PM Sharif's government to ensure Khan is given timely and independent medical care.
(2026-08-24). approval holds at record low as US support for Iran war falls, Reuters Ipsos poll finds. al-monitor.com By Jason LangeWASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) – U.S. public approval of the war with Iran fell to its lowest level since the conflict's early days, helping to hold President Donald Trump's popularity at a record low, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Monday.
(2026-08-24). Deportation Has a Foreign Policy Price. fpif.org The executive branch, as enforcer of the law, holds an arsenal of powers it may lawfully use but usually does so sparingly. A president could pardon every federal prisoner in the country, or order the IRS to audit, aggressively and by the book, every donor to the opposing party. A president could direct prosecutors to charge every technical violation on the books, from feeding wildlife in a national park to obscure paperwork errors, against anyone he or she chooses. | All of this would be legal, yet it doesn't happen. The repercussions would be enormous: liability, judicial intervention, congressional oversight,…
(2026-08-24). BMW iX3 Flow Concept inspired by Spiderman to exhibit at BMW Welt. ummid.com The BMW iX3 Flow Concept, created in collaboration with the theatrical release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which leverages E Ink Prism technology to transform the vehicle exterior into a programmable, paint-like digital surface will be put on display at BMW Welt in Munich.
(2026-08-24). "Let Him Who Is Without Sin Cast the First Stone" : Hadith Criticism and the New Testament. muslimskeptic.com In Islam, Muslims revere the Prophet Muhammad Ô∑∫ as the best of creation and as God's Chosen Final Prophet and Messenger. One of the clearest manifestations of the reverence displayed towards him Ô∑∫ is the extraordinary level of care that Muslims developed around attributing words to him. It is known that the Prophet Muhammad Ô∑∫ …
(2026-08-24). Support Global Voices Spotlight: Protest in democracy. globalvoices.org Protest is a fundamental right, a form of free expression, and a critical means of expressing dissentOriginally published on Protest is a fundamental right, a form of free expression, and a critical means of expressing dissent. Enshrined in
(2026-08-24). China achieves mass production of advanced specialty steel across multiple sectors. ecns.cn China has successfully achieved the independent mass production of various high-end specialty steels, securing domestic supply chains across marine, aerospace, and electronics sectors.
(2026-08-24). SDF chief Kobane's Damascus visit a high wire act for Syria's Kurds. al-monitor.com The SDF says its integration with Damascus is complete, but major questions remain over its fighters, weapons and the future of Kurdish self-rule.
(2026-08-24). Event Passed: Protest Whole Foods Goat Milk Supplier's Cruelty. indybay.org Activists to Protest Whole Foods Goat Milk Supplier's Cruelty with Giant "Bloody" Milk Carton and "Die-In"
(2026-08-24). Six months into Iran war, Hormuz traffic way down, sailors stranded. al-monitor.com Six months since the start of the…
(2026-08-24). Chinese company meets President Zardari, proposes $522m for first phase of Keti Bunder port. tribune.com.pk 
China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) on Monday proposed a preliminary $522.34 million engineering cost for the first phase of a new deep-water port at Keti Bunder near Karachi as President Asif Ali Zardari called for the project to be developed alongside road links, power, water and industrial infrastructure, according to a statement issued by the President's Office on X. | The Chinese company presented a Conceptual Master Plan for the proposed Keti Bunder Port during a meeting with President Zardari, outlining plans for a new maritime gateway with multiple terminals, logistics facilities and supporting in…
(2026-08-24). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Monday, August 24, 2026, 11: 42 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-08-24). Working group on cooperation between Belarus, Russia's Irkutsk to meet 25 August. eng.belta.by A Belarusian delegation has already arrived in the Russian region. It is led by Chairman of the Brest Oblast Executive Committee Piotr Parkhomchik.
(2026-08-24). Wednesday 8/26: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-08-24). ILWU Workers Fight C&H Union Busting; Black Teamsters Demand Accountability. indybay.org On Pacfica's CRD, ILWU Workers Fight C&H Union Busting; Black Teamsters Demand Accountability; Dr. David Martin Charges DARPA, Fauci, and Congress in Cover-up of US Bioweapon Secrets…
(2026-08-24). Australian Industrial Workers Rank-and-File Committee demands freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "I call for the immediate release of Bogdan Syrotiuk. His only crime has been fighting for the unification of Ukrainian and Russian workers to oppose a war that comes at the expense of those workers through their pockets and blood."
(2026-08-24). China Daily, collaborations, media education and Pacific outreach. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By David Robie, editor of Asia Pacific Report Some years ago when I headed the Pacific Media Centre that I founded at Auckland University of Technology, we ran a postgraduate internship programme at the China Daily in Beijing. It was part of a professional development exposure platform that also included Jakarta in Indonesia and…
(2026-08-24). 31 ex-lawmakers, staffers joined military firms in past 10 years. responsiblestatecraft.org In the last decade, 31 former members of Congress and top staff have left Capitol Hill and joined the military-industrial complex as lobbyists or contractors, according to
(2026-08-24). Knee injury rules Najiha out of Asia Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan have replaced injured wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi with Sadaf Shamas in their squad for the ACC Women's T20 Asia Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board said Monday. | Alvi reported pain in her posterior left knee, with scans later indicating a possible sprain. She is expected to undergo a rehabilitation programme lasting up to four weeks. | The national women's selection committee has added right-handed batter Shamas to the squad for the tournament in Dubai. | Shamas, who made her T20 international debut in January 2023, has played 12 WT20Is for Pakistan. | The Asia Cup will run from August 28 to Septembe…
(2026-08-24). Denmark to stop considering all Ukrainians 'refugees'. infobrics.org There is a growing wave of restrictions on Ukrainian migration in Europe.
(2026-08-24). Can Kenya's AI ambitions coexist with Naivasha's water needs? aljazeera.com As Kenya courts data-centre investment, communities fear growing pressure on an already stressed water system.
(2026-08-24). $19 billion projects signed at Hohhot Green Computing Conference. ecns.cn The 2026 Green Computing Power Conference opened Saturday in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, with 13 projects worth 136.1 billion yuan ($18.85 billion) signed across Hohhot and Ulanqab.
(2026-08-24). Macron Meets MBS: Is France Challenging America's Grip on Saudi Arabia? thinktank.pk At first glance, Emmanuel Macron welcoming Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Paris alongside an e-sports championship might look like an unusual combination of politics, entertainment and technology. It is anything but accidental. Mohammed bin Salman's two-day visit to France on 23—24 August comes at a moment when the Middle East is experiencing extraordinary …
(2026-08-24). Gauff wins Cincinnati title. tribune.com.pk 
Coco Gauff made a statement Sunday with the US Open approaching, dominating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to win her first title of 2026 at the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati. | World number four Gauff claimed her first WTA title since last October in Wuhan, having come up short in finals in Miami and Rome this year. | Her victory over third-ranked Pegula gave her a second Cincinnati crown. Gauff earned her first in 2023, going on to claim the first of her two Grand Slam titles at the US Open that year. | The first all-American WTA final in Cincinnati since Rosie Casals beat Nancy Richey in 1970 was a lopsided affair. | Gau…
(2026-08-24). It Is Time to Revive the "CIA Off-Campus" Movement of the 1980s. covertactionmagazine.com On a cold November night some time in the late 1980s, CovertAction Information Bulletin founder Philip Agee was sitting in the back of an auditorium at the University of Rhode Island listening to a debate between Arthur Hulnick,[1] a representative of the CIA, and a member of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). During the …
(2026-08-24). Dozens of ex-lawmakers, staff landed at military firms since 2015. responsiblestatecraft.org In the last decade, 31 former members of Congress and top staff have left Capitol Hill and joined the military-industrial complex as lobbyists or contractors, according to
(2026-08-24). California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail – Freedom Friday – 2026 National Park Week. indybay.org Freedom Friday, part of 2026 National Parks Week, we announce our efforts to advance the establishment of an official National Parks Trail recognizing the Buffalo Soldiers stewardship of public lands apart of California's working landscape. This campaign positions the Trail to become a formally designated national heritage route within the National Park System.
(2026-08-24). Singapore PM shares tips for learning Chinese. ecns.cn Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, speaking in Chinese, underscored the importance of bilingual education and urged families to create environments where children can enjoy the language.
(2026-08-24). Seville, Jefferson-Wooden roar to 100m wins at Silesia Diamond League. aljazeera.com Brazil's Alison Dos Santos beats world record holder Karsten Warholm in a thrilling 400m hurdles final at the meet.
(2026-08-24). It's Obnoxious For Westerners To Criticize The Targets Of The Western Empire. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I still find myself fuming at the way ostensibly well-informed individuals can stand right in the heart of the empire denouncing its targets, as we saw in It's crazy this even needs to be said, but if you are a wes…
(2026-08-24). Tattooed Mom works to bring live performances back after licensing violation. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Tattooed Mom is still figuring out how to bring live performances back to the South Street bar after Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections cited the longtime venue for operating without the license required to host them. | The bar announced in July that it could no longer host live entertainment, including bands and DJs, after L&I determined earlier this year that it lacked a Special Assembly Occupancy License. | "Tattooed Mom can continue to operate as a bar…
(2026-08-24). Desperate Climate Crisis Cultists Turn to OnlyFans for 'Sexy' Messaging. wattsupwiththat.com Meanwhile, Statistician William Briggs has crunched the numbers and shows we have reached "peak climate change". From Legal Insurrection Posted by Leslie Eastman Last week, I reported that CNN's chief data…
(2026-08-24). South Asian Games preparations reviewed. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-24). India police used excessive force during protests: Amnesty. geo.tv Protesters engage in a clash with policemen during a Bihar Bandh call for demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over National Eligibility cum Entrance Test examination paper leaks, in Patna, India, July 25, 2026.— ReutersCourt sets panel to investigate…
(2026-08-24). France, Saudi Arabia announce more than $10B in deals on MBS visit. al-monitor.com Among the deals included a 6 billion euro ($7 billion) pledge from the Public Investment Fund in three manga-themed amusement parks on the outskirts of Paris.
(2026-08-24). El-Sayed's GOP Opponent Attended 3 AIPAC-Hosted Fundraisers in 1 Day. truthout.org Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers reportedly attended three fundraisers hosted by AIPAC in one day this weekend as sources say that his allies are seeking ways to obscure the pro-Israel group's support from public view. Rogers, who is running against progressive Abdul El-Sayed, attended the AIPAC-hosted events in Los Angeles on Sunday — thousands of miles from home. |
(2026-08-24). Mamdani goes to court to block $10,000 bonus for NYC paraprofessional school aides. wsws.org Mamdani's lawsuit foreshadows a massive conflict between his supposedly "democratic socialist" administration and the powerful New York City working class, which includes hundreds of thousands of public school educators.
(2026-08-24). The story of Born to be Alive continues: protecting the Tibetan antelopes'journey home. ecns.cn During the annual migration of Tibetan antelopes, instructor Cairen Naobu of the Wudaoliang Police Station and his colleagues conduct continuous monitoring, manage traffic and reduce noise to ensure the animals can safely cross their migration corridors.
(2026-08-24). US removes designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism list. al-monitor.com Aug 24 (Reuters) – The State Department on Monday removed Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, according to a notification from the U.S. Treasury, in a move that was first announced earlier this year pending a review by Congress. The designation as a state sponsor of terrorism carries restrictions on U.S. foreign assistance, defense exports and certain financial transactions.Monday's announcement also removed the designation of the Nusrah Front as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist organization.
(2026-08-24). Xi stresses consolidating, expanding campaign on correct view of governance performance. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has emphasized the importance of consolidating and expanding the progress made in a Party-wide study and education campaign for establishing and practicing a correct understanding of governance performance.
(2026-08-24). Independent Media the New McCarthyism. rightsanddissent.org The Trump administration has unleashed a McCarthyite crackdown on political dissent across the United States, and journalists who don't toe the official line are in the government's crosshairs. As is often the case in authoritarian repression of the press, independent and alternative media are the first to be attacked. The Trump administration has stopped journalists at the border and seized their phones, raided reporters' homes in search of their sources' information, and smeared political commentators as potential 'extremists' using guilt-by-association. | Defending Rights & Dissent has convened a panel of expe…
(2026-08-24). Latest 'Spider-Man' tops American box office for fourth weekend. tribune.com.pk 
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is still riding high in the North American box office, topping ticket sales for the fourth consecutive weekend in cinemas, but sharply down from last week's performance. | The superhero film fronted by Tom Holland and real-life wife Zendaya brought in $39 million, down 45% on last weekend's take. | The latest Marvel blockbuster, which had the biggest debut weekend of all time at the domestic box office, has now brought in $854.9 million in the United States and Canada since its July 31 release – and an additional $1.37 billion internationally – according to industry watcher Exhibitor…
(2026-08-24). Charlatans in academe: when Jason Arday went too far. onlineopinion.com.au Fabulist and conman Jason Arday was not so much the exception to the rule as the rule taken to its logical conclusion.
(2026-08-24). Lukashenko highlights growing potential of Belarus-Russia partnership. eng.belta.by "We know the role we must play in the world, and its success largely | depends on our relations with the Russian Federation," the president | noted.
(2026-08-24). How BRICS Is Shaping Global Finance with Digital Payment Systems. infobrics.org With only a few weeks left before BRICS leaders meet in India, one proposal has become the most important, and possibly the most difficult, agenda item of the summit: connecting the countries' fast-payment systems and their digital currencies…
(2026-08-24). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-24). Ex-Reform councillor calls the party 'Mafia-esque'. thecanary.co 
Since 2025, Reform UK has been incredibly successful at winning local elections. What it's struggled with is holding on to its new councillors. The below clip from ex-Reformer Robbie Lammas gives you an idea of why that is: 'They're not a professional political party… it's mafia-esque.' @RobbieLammas explains why representing Reform UK as a councillor […] | By
(2026-08-24). Appleton, Menasha, Neenah, Oshkosh September 5-12, 2026 Fight For Our Lives Democracy Tour. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-24). From Memphis to Gary, Black Communities Are Being Left in the Dark. capitalbnews.org 
In the pews of a Memphis, Tennessee, church on Monday morning, the Rev. Earle J. Fisher wasn't getting a headstart on next Sunday's sermon, he was preparing a resource hub. "This can't be my normal Monday because like so many others, we're without power," said Fisher, who teaches at LeMoyne-Owen College, an HBCU in Memphis. …
(2026-08-24). Amid budget crisis, French government prepares new attack on pensions. wsws.org As France's ruling elite prepares for the political return from summer recess and for the 2027 presidential campaign, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's government is preparing new social attacks on workers.
(2026-08-24). Shenzhen Customs signs first sister-port cooperation MOU with Chile. ecns.cn Shenzhen Customs signed its first sister-port cooperation memorandum Thursday with Valparaíso Customs of Chile, under the APEC China Year 2026 framework.
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Xinjiang's Horgos Port sees over 6,000 Chinese freight trains to Europe, central Asia. ecns.cn The Horgos Port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has handled more than 6,000 China-Europe and China-Central Asia freight trains so far in 2025, transporting over 10 million metric tons of cargo.
(2026-08-24). Pa. election 2026: Voter guides, key races and more. whyy.org Who is on the ballot in Pennsylvania?: | Here's a look at the major races and who's running for which office: | Governor: | What does the governor do?: | As the commonwealth's chief executive officer, the governor oversees the operation of the state executive branch, which implements policies on everything from education and health to environmental protection, human services and beyond. | Every year, the governor proposes a state budget to the General Assembly, laying the groundwork for months of hearings and negotiations among lawmakers over major policies and how billions in taxpayer dol…
(2026-08-24). India security chief visits China for border talks. tribune.com.pk 
India's top security official arrived in Beijing on Monday for talks on the countries' disputed Himalayan border, ahead of a BRICS summit next month that New Delhi hopes President Xi Jinping will attend. | India's foreign ministry said that National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for talks on Tuesday. | "Doval, India's Special Representative (SR) on the India-China Boundary Question, arrived in Beijing on a two-day visit earlier this afternoon," the ministry said. | Doval will also meet China's Vice President Han Zheng, it added. | The two sides have met repeatedly for t…
(2026-08-24). Hubert Harrison: Forbidden Genius of Black Radicalism. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-24). How Israel's efforts to expel UNRWA from Jerusalem and crack down on West Bank refugee camps are connected. mondoweiss.net 
As Israeli forces move to take over remaining UNRWA facilities in Jerusalem, residents of Qalandia and Shufaat refugee camps fear the assault on the UN agency is linked to the ongoing Israeli military crackdown on the camps.
(2026-08-24). Could Trump's Kim Gambit Undermine US Alliances Across Asia? moderndiplomacy.eu Donald Trump's renewed outreach to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is raising broader questions about the reliability of the United States as a security partner in Asia, particularly after Washington's decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea. The move comes at a sensitive moment for the regional security architecture. Japan is negotiating …
(2026-08-24). Tiny Air-To-Air Missile In Development For Stealthy U.S. Navy Combat Aircraft. twz.com 
(2026-08-24). Ceferin won't challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency but tells him to quit. aljazeera.com European football chief doesn't want to lose credibility over FIFA job but says Infantino will face a challenger.
(2026-08-24). Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball from Mexico sells for $3.35m. aljazeera.com Maradona's 1986 World Cup ball sold for $3.35m. He used his hand to score against England, dubbing it the 'Hand of God'.
(2026-08-24). Iran says new sanctions threatened by US will fail. al-monitor.com By Elwely Elwelly and Menna AlaaElDinDUBAI, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Iran's foreign minister dismissed the threat of new U.S. sanctions as a sign of desperation on Sunday and said the expected new measures would fail to defeat Tehran.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is due to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) on Monday, has threatened to impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran.
(2026-08-24). Where there is no vision, the people will perish. onlineopinion.com.au Spectator at large, Stuart Ballantyne, watches Australia go down the gurgler at the hands of bedwetters with absolutely no vision.
(2026-08-24). Bessent Unveils Iran Sanctions Regime He Admits Could "Blow Up" Global Economy. truthout.org The Trump administration has announced it will roll out a sweeping sanctions regime against Iran over the coming weeks, with the goal of "sever[ing] every economic lifeline" to Iran and its 92 million residents. The "economic d-day" plan, dubbed "Operation Economic Outcast," was unveiled by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a press conference on Monday. The plan involves a wide-ranging… |
(2026-08-24). Montreal Considers Cutting Ties to Israel as Outrage Grows in Canada over Israeli Impunity: Avi Lewis. democracynow.org 
The Montreal City Council is set to debate a controversial motion Monday calling on the Canadian city to suspend all institutional ties with the Israeli government. Avi Lewis, a leading Jewish Canadian politician and head of the progressive New Democratic Party, says it's a reflection of widespread outrage among Canadians over Israel's actions across the Middle East. | Pro-Israel forces "are on the defensive now," says Lewis. "They still capture most of the political class and the mainstream media, but among the majority of people, we want to see our government step up and take a cle…
(2026-08-24). Kazakhstan's newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary election. aljazeera.com The victory of Adilet, founded earlier this year, is likely to consolidate the power of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
(2026-08-24). OpenAI CEO admits threatening the end of the world was a mistake. thecanary.co 
The reputation of AI companies is currently in the toilet, and with good reason. These tech tycoons told us their product would eliminate all our jobs, and that it might even wipe us out as a species. What did we get in return? A product which failed to live up to the grandiose claims, and […] | By
(2026-08-24). As AI agents act in unexpected ways, is 'rogue AI' really here? tribune.com.pk 
The idea of machines independently handling tedious everyday tasks — from answering emails to booking flights and making dinner reservations — has long been part of the vision for artificial intelligence. Now, that future is beginning to arrive, but with an unexpected catch: what happens when the machine does exactly what it was asked, just not in the way the user intended? | As AI moves beyond chatbots toward agents capable of taking actions in real-world systems, a string of recent incidents has intensified concerns over how much control humans will retain as the technology becomes increasingly aut…
(2026-08-24). 30 killed as landfill collapses onto homes in Guinea capital following heavy rains. geo.tv Residents and rescue workers use an excavator to search for bodies after a landslide struck the Dar-es-Salaam dumpsite in Conakry, Guinea, on Sunday, August 23, 2026.— ReutersDisaster struck around 2am local time following heavy rains.Six others suffered serious injuries in Bbessia…
(2026-08-24). ICC sanction Jaiswal, Fernando. tribune.com.pk 
India batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando have each been fined 25 percent of their match fee and handed one demerit point following a physical altercation during the second Test in Colombo, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday. | The players were sanctioned for breaching Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which covers inappropriate physical contact during an international match. | The incident occurred in the 17th over of India's innings on the opening day after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal. The India batsman walked towards the bowler and the pair exchanged…
(2026-08-24). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-08-24). 2026 Atlantic Cyclone Energy Index Running At 85% Below Normal! wattsupwiththat.com Not surprisingly, there are lots of natural reasons explaining why dramatic storms aren't materializing. But when ther storms do show up, the natural reasons disappear and it all gets blamed on human GHG.
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Germany hits 128 GW Peak of Solar Energy 6 Months Early, 20% of Grid. juancole.com By Edgar Meza | — | ( More than 6 million solar power systems are now installed in Germany, according to an analysis by BSW Solar. Despite…
(2026-08-24). "Woke 1" Narratives Suggest the US Was Briefly Ruled by the Left. It Wasn't. truthout.org The political pendulum swings, and some people are getting caught up in its momentum. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been reasonably criticized for her giggly embrace of attacks on "Woke 1" — a made-up era of US politics some commentators are now demanding "accountability" for. The "Woke 1" framing suggests that the United States was briefly ruled by the left. This fantasy erases MAGA from a… |
(2026-08-24). Philadelphia's Lily Yeh to receive international peace award. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Lily Yeh, the founder of the Village of Arts and Humanities in North Philadelphia, will be awarded the In a Facebook post, the Goi Peace Foundation announced it is honoring Yeh for her "contributions to realizing a just and sustainable future by empowering people to transform their despair into hope through the power…
(2026-08-24). Jeffries-Kushner meeting: Democrats prepare deeper collaboration with Trump White House after election. wsws.org The meeting between the leader of the House Democrats and Trump's son-in-law and trouble-shooter shows the real unity of the corporate ruling elite against the working class.
(2026-08-24). BOOK REVIEW — 'Railroaded: A Motorman's Story of the New York City Subway'. mronline.org 
This book is a great tale of the lives of working-class New Yorkers.
(2026-08-24). Friday 8/21: Open Mic featuring Zach Sorgen. indybay.org 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley Fellowship of UU's. A block east of MLK Jr Way at Bonita Ave.
(2026-08-24). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-08-24). FM Dar urges IMO chief to help secure release of Pakistani crew held by Somali pirates. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday called for urgent intervention by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to secure the release of 10 Pakistani seafarers held aboard the MT Honour 25, during a meeting with IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). | Ten Pakistani sailors, who have been held hostage since April, are among the crew of the MT Honour 25, a Palau-flagged oil tanker that was hijacked by armed pirates off the coast of Puntland, Somalia. Besides the Pakistani crew members, the hostages includ…
(2026-08-24). Al-Nassr devastate Al-Riyadh as Ronaldo, Al-Amri, Felix, Gabriel shine. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saudi FC Friday August 21, 2026 defeated Al-Riyadh SC in the second match of the Saudi Pro League 2026-2027 (SPL 26/27) season played at Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Stadium in Saudi Capital Riyadh.
(2026-08-24). Chinese Football Association says no evidence of improper KFA hospitality. ecns.cn The Chinese Football Association said Sunday its investigation found no evidence that the Korea Football Association provided "improper hospitality" to CFA officials.
(2026-08-24). What Is the Most Popular Leadership Style? indybay.org Discover what the most popular leadership style is and why democratic leadership is widely valued. Learn about its key qualities, benefits, decision-making approach, teamwork, communication, and role in building trust and stronger communities.
(2026-08-24). China delivers new deep-water offshore engineering vessel. ecns.cn China's domestically developed new-generation deep-water multi-functional offshore engineering vessel "Hai Yang Shi You 292" (Ocean Oil 292) was officially named and delivered in Qidong, Jiangsu Province, on Friday.
(2026-08-24). Honoring William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr., 2026 International Underground Railroad Month. indybay.org Leidesdorff's legacy continued into the Gold Rush, when his American River lands became a contested geography of slavery and freedom. Although he died tragically on May 18, 1848, at the young age of 37, his presence shaped the political climate that ultimately led California to enter the Union as a free state. His life affirms that the Underground Railroad was not solely an Eastern phenomenon; it was a global system of Pan African mobility, legal strategy, and maritime resistance that reached all the way to the Pacific Rim.
(2026-08-24). Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions. al-monitor.com By Yasmine Ghania and David LawderCAIRO/WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) – Iran promised to retaliate against expanded U.S. sanctions that the Americans said would cut Iran's economic lifeline, with Tehran expressing confidence that major trading partners would resist Washington's pressure campaign.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled the measures on Monday but stopped short of the most punishing sanctions, saying countries that continued trading with Iran risked being forced out of the dollar-based financial system.
(2026-08-24). Mashal Khan opens up about leaving showbiz, urges financial literacy for women. tribune.com.pk 
Former actor Mashal Khan discussed the importance of women being financially independent and prepared for all circumstances, urging them not to expect the worst but to be ready for it. | In an interview, Mashal stated, "What I am doing now is my mission. Who else in Pakistan is going to teach people the importance of financial planning? Everyone is just selling something, sharing a link, or making their own money," she said. | Noting the importance of financial planning for women in particular, Mashal questioned, "What happens if the husband dies and everything goes to his family? Where will you go when your s…
(2026-08-24). US removes Syria from terrorism sponsor list, lifting major investment obstacle. al-monitor.com By Feras DalateyDAMASCUS, Aug 24 (Reuters) – The United States removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism on Monday, lifting what Damascus says was the last major impediment to investing in the country as Washington deepens ties to the new Syrian government.The removal, posted on the U.S. Treasury's website, took effect after a 45-day congressional review period triggered when Trump formally notified Congress on July 8 of his intention to rescind the designation.
(2026-08-24). Belarusian enterprises plan to sign contracts with partners in Russia's Irkutsk Oblast. eng.belta.by A representative delegation led by Governor of Brest Oblast Piotr Parkhomchik has arrived in Russia. The delegation includes officials, business representatives, and the heads of more than a dozen enterprises. A packed program has been arranged.
(2026-08-24). Johanna Fernández: Her Unrelenting Advocacy For Mumia Abu Jamal. popularresistance.org Global peace and justice communities lost a warrior queen on July 30, 2026, when Dr. Johanna Fernández, associate professor of history at Baruch College and the CUNY Graduate Center in New York, joined the ancestors. | She had been suffering from non-small cell lung cancer, which is particularly painful in its late stages. At her memorial, a number of speakers expressed gratitude that she was finally free of pain. | Others said that she feared dying alone, not having a significant other at this point in her life, but she did die surrounded by friends and family.
(2026-08-24). Belarus' grain harvest reaches 8.6m tonnes. eng.belta.by As of 24 August 2026, grain harvest including rapeseed amounted to 8.593 million tonnes. Grain and leguminous crops (including rapeseed, without corn) have been harvested from 2,330,000 hectares or 94% of the areas (2,432,000 hectares in total).
(2026-08-24). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-08-24). The physical activity paradox: not all forms of exercise lower your dementia risk — this type raises it. nationofchange.org 
Pooling 74 studies of more than 4.2 million people in 30 countries, researchers found leisure exercise cut dementia risk while active commuting was linked to a 10 percent higher risk.
(2026-08-24). Humanoid robots smash human athletic records at Beijing games. ecns.cn Humanoid robots broke several long-standing human athletic records at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Sunday, highlighting rapid advances in their physical capabilities.
(2026-08-24). Gauff, Fils win Cincinnati tennis titles in run-up to US Open. aljazeera.com Gauff beat Pegula for her second Cincinnati Open trophy and Fils overcame Tiafoe for his first Masters 1000 title.
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Trump can huff & puff but without political fix Iran won't come down. responsiblestatecraft.org The latest U.S. strategy in the Middle East is defined as one of "
(2026-08-24). Manchester United mauled by The Tigers in Hull. thecanary.co 
Hull City marked their Premier League return with a controlled, confident and fully deserved 2-0 win over Manchester United at the MKM Stadium, delivering a jolt to Michael Carrick's side on the opening weekend. First‚Äëhalf goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy exposed United's defensive frailties and set the tone for an afternoon where the […] | By
(2026-08-24). Cooperation with Belarus described as priority for Arkhangelsk Oblast of Russia. eng.belta.by Cooperation with Belarus is one of the priority areas in the development of international relations for Arkhangelsk Oblast, Governor of Russia's Arkhangelsk Oblast Alexander Tsybulsky said during a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko.
(2026-08-24). Chinese president, Jordan's king attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Monday.
(2026-08-24). Monday 9/21: Seaside: Peace Day Film and Potluck. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955…
(2026-08-24). New World Coming: The Living History of Black Radicalism Dr. Barbara Ransby. wibailoutpeople.org 
James Counts Early is joined by Barbara Ransby, historian, writer, activist in the Movement for Black Lives, and author of important texts like Making All Black Lives Matter: Reimagining Freedom in the Twenty-First Century (2018) and Eslanda: The Large and Unconventional Life of Mrs. Paul Robeson (2013). In this conversation, they discuss the important legacy …
(2026-08-24). The "Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels" project has become a global program. wattsupwiththat.com It will certainly be worth watching as countries struggle to map their way to an impossible future. Mind you these are professional diplomats who know how to talk about doing impossible things as though they were real. Plus doing the maps may well be a path to some funding just to do them with. Funding the maps seems not to have been discussed.
(2026-08-24). "Get the Flock Out of SF" Message From Sunrise Movement. indybay.org As part of nationwide anti-Flock protests, Sunrise Movement Action in SF's ritzyist streets sends clear message to billionaire Flock investor Chris Larsen…
(2026-08-24). Sunday Science: Bigger, Hotter Fires Are Slowly Erasing America's Great Forests. portside.org Sunday Science: Bigger, Hotter Fires Are Slowly Erasing America's Great Forests |
(2026-08-24). US military says strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills two. aljazeera.com US Southern Command says Sunday's strike targeted vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes.
(2026-08-24). Climate Breakdown: Storms of Dust and Sand. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Imagine you wake up one morning and look out your window. You see a sky of red, hear a ferocious blast of wind and watch as tree branches creak and crack. | No, the apocalypse ha…
(2026-08-24). Dutch public broadcaster to boycott 'no longer' neutral Eurovision. aljazeera.com AVROTROS says escalating international conflicts are undermining the event's neutrality and fuelling divisions.
(2026-08-24). Sunday 9/20: San Jose Peace and Justice Center 69th Anniversary. indybay.org 48 S. 7th Street San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-08-24). China's auto exports expected to surpass 10 million units in 2026. ecns.cn China's auto exports are expected to surpass 10 million units this year, industry insiders said recently at the 2026 Global New Energy Vehicle Cooperation and Development Forum (GNEV2026).
(2026-08-24). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-08-24). Monday 9/14: "Ghost in the Machine" : Doc Film on Fascist Eugenic Roots & Dangers of AI Technology. indybay.org KQED Independence Lens broadcast premiere | Will also be available through PBS Passport; and currently available to rent directly through documentary website…
(2026-08-24). Burnham and his pivots fall apart when you read the small print. thecanary.co 
If you've tuned into any political news in the last few days, you'll have heard the official Labour buzzword of the week: pivot. Prime minister Andy Burnham is apparently swivelling the party left so sharply you'd think he'd just spotted a late bus leaving the station and is sprinting to catch it. He's promising "a […] | By
(2026-08-24). AI brings support to people with disabilities, seniors in east China's Zhejiang. ecns.cn In Zhejiang, artificial intelligence is moving from laboratories into everyday care, offering practical support to people with disabilities, older adults and patients.
(2026-08-24). More than three in four school menus breach food standards. thecanary.co 
New research has exposed widespread apparent violations in published secondary-school menus. This comes as parents say stronger standards need backing with proper monitoring and enforcement. Three in four publicly accessible secondary-school menus which campaign group Bite Back analysed didn't comply with current 2014 School Food Standards. Meanwhile, new polling has found that 72% of parents […] | By
(2026-08-24). Talk World Radio: Finland Is Obeying Trump. It's Not Going Well. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about how obeying Trump's demand to move mountains of money into militarism is working out for European nations that had been doing much better than the United …
(2026-08-24). Combat readiness inspection launched at artillery brigade in Belarus on president's orders. eng.belta.by "In the second half of the year, we are continuing the inspection activities in accordance with the relevant plan approved by the head of state," Aleksandr Volfovich noted.
(2026-08-24). Could U.S. Refiners Trigger a Global Fuel Crisis by Running Too Hard? moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. refiners are facing an unprecedented test as they operate near maximum capacity to capitalise on extraordinary profits created by the Iran war, but the strategy carries a growing risk: the harder refineries are pushed, the greater the possibility of equipment failures and unplanned shutdowns that could deepen an already severe global fuel shortage. The …
(2026-08-24). Real investment in what people need: what "investing in people" means. ecns.cn On August 21, the State Council Information Office held a press conference as part of the "Start of the 15th Five-Year Plan" series. One phrase stood out at the press conference: "investing in people."
(2026-08-24). Karnataka UGCET, UGNEET 2026 Allotment Results: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is releasing on its official website 'kea.kar.nic.in' Karnataka UGCET 2026 Second Round and Karnataka UGNEET 2026 First Round Provisional Allotment Results of the Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy, Architecture, Farm Sciences (Agriculture/Veterinary and others) students who had registered for admission in undergraduate courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-24). Tech-driven sugarcane farming boosts yields, cuts costs in Guangxi. ecns.cn At the "Sweet Light" modern sugarcane industrial park in Quli Town, Fusui County, in Chongzuo, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, sugarcane varieties including Guitang 44, Yunzhe 081609, Guitang 76, Zhongtang 3, and Zhongfu 1 are thriving, with most stalks standing more than three meters tall.
(2026-08-24). Famous ancient Chinese painting displayed in Hangzhou. ecns.cn The Night Revels of Han Xizai, a masterpiece from the Palace Museum's collection, was unveiled at an exhibition in Hangzhou on Saturday. This marks the painting's first public display since 2011.
(2026-08-24). Is Pakistan's Army Chief Back in Iran as Trump's Secret Messenger? thinktank.pk Pakistan's Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is returning to Tehran at one of the most sensitive moments of the US-Iran conflict. Iran announced Munir's visit as Islamabad continues efforts to facilitate a political settlement between Washington and Tehran. It is his third visit to Iran this year, according to …
(2026-08-24). The Postal Service issued its mail ballot rule on Friday night while a court order blocking it was still in force. nationofchange.org 
Judge Indira Talwani has given the government until 8 a.m. Tuesday to respond, or take a restraining order that stops the rule reaching the Federal Register on Wednesday.
(2026-08-24). Reform's Tice gives car-crash interview on housing for married under-35s. thecanary.co 
On Monday 24 August, Reform UK's deputy leader — Richard Tice — appeared in an interview on Times Radio. He set out his far-right party's plans to prioritise married, British-born, working couples under the age of 35 for affordable housing. Tice gave the interview ahead of a press conference in which he'll set out the […] | By
(2026-08-24). Syria foreign minister sees Israel security talks resuming despite no trust. al-monitor.com By Tom Perry and Feras DalateyDAMASCUS, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Syria expects negotiations to resume soon with Israel over a security deal it hopes will lead to Israel's withdrawal from Syrian land, a top Syrian minister said, urging Israel to seize a "historic opportunity" as the door for diplomacy is open.In a Reuters interview in Damascus on Saturday, days after Israel bombed a Syrian airbase, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani also stressed that Damascus' priority is to halt Israeli attacks, saying confidence-building steps were needed in this direction.
(2026-08-24). US judge strikes down policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 nations. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Nate RaymondWASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries, saying that the policy exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statutory authority.
(2026-08-24). His Research on Pregnant Opioid Users Was Widely Celebrated. Auditors and Experts Found Major Flaws. nationofchange.org 
ProPublica found that auditors and outside experts identified major flaws in Dr. Craig Towers's naltrexone study, after addiction specialists began questioning results that looked too good to be true.
(2026-08-24). US can huff & puff, but without political fix Iran won't come down. responsiblestatecraft.org The latest U.S. strategy in the Middle East is defined as one of "
(2026-08-24). This week in history: August 24-30. wsws.org Israel assassinates PFLP leader Abu Ali Mustafa; Soweto student uprising builds into workers' general strike; United States and Philippines sign Mutual Defense Treaty; presidential decrees seek to stabilize Piłsudski regime in Poland.
(2026-08-24). Police take command of Dir Levies. tribune.com.pk 
The Dir Levies Force has undergone what officials describe as historic administrative and operational reforms, with absent personnel brought back into service, staff posted outside the district recalled and the force's command structure placed under the police. As part of the reforms, personnel have been assigned to police stations and given regular belt numbers for the first time. | Deputy Commissioner and Commandant Dir Levies Force Manzoor Ahmad Afridi, who recently assumed charge, launched the reforms shortly after taking over. During an initial verification exercise, all Levies personnel were summoned for…
(2026-08-24). Retired U.S. teacher who donated $5,000 to China's desertification efforts reunites with Chinese tree planter after 26 years. ecns.cn Retired U.S. teacher Ronald Sakolsky, who once donated $5,000 to support China's desertification control efforts 26 years ago, reunited on Sunday with his Chinese friend Yin Yuzhen, a desertification fighter in Ordos, Inner Mongolia.
(2026-08-24). Costs of Electric Vehicles and Battery Systems in ASEAN. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Electric vehicles have been synonymous with eco-friendly modernity and are seen as integral to the future of sustainable transport. For ASEAN countries faced with air pollution issues, increased oil imports, and climate obligations, a shift towards electric propulsion represents an opportunity for sustainable development. Many of the ASEAN nations have adopted …
(2026-08-24). Nearly 4,500 vehicles now waiting at Belarus-EU border after weekend. eng.belta.by After the weekend, the queue of vehicles waiting to enter Poland and Lithuania from Belarus has reached nearly 4,500, BelTA has learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus.
(2026-08-24). Dollar System In Crisis: The Real Reason The US Bailed Out Japan. popularresistance.org The US government quietly bailed out Japan this August. | The US Treasury intervened in the foreign exchange market to prop up Japan's currency, the yen. It was the first time that Washington had done this since 1998, when much of East and Southeast Asia was facing a deep financial crisis. | This incident is symptomatic of a new, slow-motion crisis that is unfolding today not only in Japan, but in the international financial system centered around the US dollar. | It reflects the growing cracks in the dollar system, and the gradual decline of global dollar dominance.
(2026-08-24). France, Saudi Arabia agree on €6 billion Dragon Ball Z theme park project near Paris. al-monitor.com PARIS, Aug 24 (Reuters) РFrance and Saudi Arabia have agreed to build a €6 billion ($7 billion) manga-themed amusement park near Paris, the Elysee Palace said on Monday during a visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the French capital.The project, inspired by the world of the hit Japanese manga and anime franchise Dragon Ball Z, will be built near Cergy-Pontoise, northwest of Paris, and is expected to create around 22,000 jobs, the Elysee said.
(2026-08-24). Minnesota Unions Are a Threat to Trump's Authoritarianism. portside.org Minnesota Unions Are a Threat to Trump's Authoritarianism |
(2026-08-24). A poem from a worker for Bogdan Syrotiuk: "When Truth Becomes Inconvenient" wsws.org Members of the SEP met Nargis during a campaign in North London. Less than a week later she sent a poem for Bogdan Syrotiuk, imprisoned by the Zelensky regime for opposing the war in Ukraine and fighting for socialism.
(2026-08-24). The Strategic Entrapment of Türkiye. unitedworldint.com By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli In recent months, pressure on Türkiye as a major global player has intensified. The United States is the big source of this pressure. Our Western allies are fully aware that Türkiye has become too powerful and independent to be controlled. It is precisely for this reason that machinations are being woven …
(2026-08-24). Oneida Green Bay August 27-30, 2026, Fight For Our Lives Democracy Tour. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-24). Damascus demands Israeli withdrawal as US-brokered talks seek to stop strikes on Syria. geo.tv Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani looks on during an interview with Reuters in Damascus, Syria, August 22, 2026. — ReutersTalks aim for halt to Israeli strikes, arrests, targeted operations.Both sides discuss reviving talks that could lead…
(2026-08-24). Belarus, Russia's Arkhangelsk Oblast aim to expand machinery supply cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko identified mechanical engineering, specifically passenger, mining, | and utility equipment, along with agriculture, forestry, and the food | industry as high-potential areas for cooperation.
(2026-08-24). US and Canada "at war" over trade. wsws.org Canadian prime minister Mark Carney ended tariff talks after saying the US had introduced last-minute changes to a proposed deal which compromised the country's sovereignty.
(2026-08-24). Sci-tech innovations and regional specialties showcased at 34th Guangzhou Expo. ecns.cn The 34th Guangzhou Expo, underway in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, put sci-tech innovations and mountain-region specialties on display Saturday, serving as a platform for east-west cooperation that links the Greater Bay Area with Zunyi in Guizhou Province and the Three Gorges Reservoir Area in Chongqing.
(2026-08-24). Tiangong robot Omni wins 400m sprint gold with 45.66 seconds. ecns.cn A humanoid robot named Tiangong robot Omni clocked 45.66 seconds to win the gold medal at the 400-meter contest during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Sunday.
(2026-08-24). Kremlin says British missile help for Ukraine 'adds fuel to the fire'. tribune.com.pk 
The Kremlin said on Monday that Britain's decision to hand Ukraine classified information on British-made components used to make SCALP long-range cruise missiles would "add fuel to the fire" and was regarded by Moscow extremely negatively. | British Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv on Monday on his first overseas trip since taking office and was due to announce British support to help Kyiv improve its domestic production of long-range missiles. | Asked about the visit and the support, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused Britain of doing everything it could to prevent any progress towards an eve…
(2026-08-24). Retired Chinese cultural planner produces global acclaimed documentaries on Chinese railroad workers in U.S. using AI. ecns.cn A retired cultural event planner in China has turned to artificial intelligence to animate 71 historical oil paintings of Chinese railroad workers, producing two short documentaries that have drawn widespread attention on YouTube and rekindled public interest in a long-overlooked chapter of U.S. immigration history.
(2026-08-24). Sunday 8/30: Jumping Red Hill hosts Congressional candidates. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2026-08-24). Suella Braverman's attack on the Tories backfires spectacularly. thecanary.co 
Reform UK has found itself in a strange position this year. On the one hand, it's very keen to criticise the actions of the past Tory government. On the other, it's welcomed Tory politicians who caused the issues they're now complaining about. This situation is compounded by the fact that ex-Tories like Suella Braverman keep […] | By
(2026-08-24). Ukraine's Drone-Industrial Paradox. moderndiplomacy.eu In early August, a Pentagon official stood in front of reporters and conceded something the department almost never says out loud: the world's best-funded military cannot out-produce a country under invasion. Travis Metz, deputy director of the Defense Innovation Unit, put a number on it. Ukraine will manufacture six to seven million small first-person-view attack …
(2026-08-24). 'Lawless Killing Spree at Sea Resumes' as US Announces Fresh Boat Bombings. progressivehub.net BRAD REED | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-08-24). China explores new ways to combine solar power with agriculture. ecns.cn Solar panels are appearing above more and more farms across China as the country looks for new ways to pair renewable energy with agricultural production.
(2026-08-24). Monday 10/5: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 10 Candidate Forum. indybay.org Providence Baptist Church, 1601 McKinnon Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124…
(2026-08-24). The deplorable extremism of the so-called 'moderates'. strategic-culture.su By Norman SOLOMON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Democratic base is fed up with a system that gives inordinate power to the wealth…
(2026-08-24). ICRC president: At 77, the Geneva Conventions remain indispensable to humanity and global stability. icrc.org Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, to mark the 77th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 on August 12th.
(2026-08-24). How many floods must we witness before we admit we are fools? mronline.org 
The water will recede. It always does. What matters is what we do in the months it leaves us.
(2026-08-24). Human-caused Nevada wildfire forces 42,000 people to evacuate. aljazeera.com A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced 42,000 people to evacuate and put another 45,000 on alert.
(2026-08-24). Foreign minister visits Libya and Egypt; reactions to Israel's attack on Syria; debate over the "framework law" continues. unitedworldint.com Despite the August heat, Türkiye had a busy agenda last week. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited Libya and Egypt. Israel's attacks on Syria were another widely discussed topic. And the debate over the "framework law" related to the disarmament of the PKK terrorist organization continued. Foreign Minister visits Libya and Egypt Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan …
(2026-08-24). EBALDC transition situation raises slumlord and eviction fears. indybay.org 2008 photo of some California Hotel tenants protesting against their evictions by the Oakland Community Housing, INC., a non profit housing developer that was dissolved.
(2026-08-24). Russia's Arkhangelsk Oblast governor outlines major projects with Belarus. eng.belta.by The projects focus on industrial cooperation, transport, and logistics.
(2026-08-24). This Clown Sex Party Creampied 12 Brave Souls in DTLA (for Charity). lataco.com Bong hit contests, rideable strap-ons, and creampies (not that kind) raged at 99 Warehouse.
(2026-08-24). Symbols of Fascism During National No ALPRs Week. indybay.org Organizations allied in protesting surveillance devices that are used to violate Fourth Amendment protections from unreasonable search are united in the Safety Over Surveillance coalition. On August 20th they rallied in front of Palo Alto's City Hall.
(2026-08-24). Pentagon Spokesperson Admits There's a Secret Blacklist of Journalists. theintercept.com 
U.S. Central Command maintains a secret directory of journalists who have been blacklisted by the press office, according to an official with CENTCOM public affairs. The disclosure comes amid a
(2026-08-24). Lukashenko sends Independence | Day greetings to people of Ukraine. eng.belta.by The head of state expressed confidence that, despite geopolitical upheavals, future generations of Belarusians and Ukrainians will preserve their age-old friendly and kinship ties, and that Minsk and Kiev will restore mutually beneficial cooperation on the principles of trust, respect, and equality.
(2026-08-24). ‚ÄûBàºchse der Pandora" — Putin droht Kiew mit zerstà∂rerischer Antwort auf Luftangriffe. strategic-culture.su Der Luftkrieg zwischen der Ukraine und Russland spitzt sich zu: Wladimir Putin droht der Ukraine nach erfolgreichen Angriffen auf Versandhà§ndler mit Vergeltung. Im Fokus sollen auch Agrarexporte stehen. | Kremlchef Wladimir Putin droht der Ukraine nach massiven Angriffen auf àñlraffinerien, Logistikzentren und Versandhà§ndler in Russland mit einer harten Antwort. Die Ukraine habe mit den Attacken die ‚ÄûBàºchse der Pandora" geà∂ffnet, sagte Putin in seinem ersten Interview mit dem Moskauer Staatsfernsehen seit Beginn der Angriffe vor einigen Wochen. Kiew habe nun selbs…
(2026-08-24). Burnham's 'Climate Tsar' Has Racked Up 250,000 Air Miles on Taxpayer-Funded Flights. wattsupwiththat.com In a New Statesman interview in 2021, she admitted that "the carbon footprint wrapped up in my social and professional identity is a source of deep discomfort".
(2026-08-24). Hyundai autoworkers in South Korea continue strike action. wsws.org The KMWU has refused to call out its membership in a sustained general strike or to link the struggle at Hyundai with other workers including at the automaker's sister company, Kia.
(2026-08-24). Gen Alpha protest across Madhya Pradesh over school mergers. ummid.com The school children, described as Gen Alpha, have now taken to the streets across Madhya Pradesh, raising issues affecting their education.
(2026-08-24). Belarus hosts around 160,000 visa-waiver travelers from Europe since 1 Jan 2026. eng.belta.by Since 1 January 2026, Belarus has welcomed 159,906 travelers from 38 countries included in the visa-waiver program.
(2026-08-24). Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Production Is Coming To Ukraine. twz.com 
The United Kingdom is clearing the way for Ukraine to locally assemble the
(2026-08-24). China Ready to Properly Handle Sensitive Issues with India: Foreign Minister Wang Yi. infobrics.org China will continue to support India in hosting a successful BRICS summit this year, the state-run Xinhua news agency quotes Wang as saying…
(2026-08-24). Mercedes no longer have the fastest car in F1, says leader Antonelli. aljazeera.com McLaren's reigning champion Lando Norris celebrates his second win in a row from pole position at Zandvoort.
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Donate to the campaign to free Bogdan Syrotiuk! wsws.org Today, I want to ask you to do something very concrete: Please make a generous donation to support the international campaign to free 27-year-old Ukrainian socialist and opponent of war Bogdan Syrotiuk.
(2026-08-24). West Bank: RSF condemns Israeli army over escalating violence against Palestinian journalists. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned and highlighted recent attacks and obstructions committed by the Israeli military against Palestinian journalists reporting from the occupied West Bank. In a statement, RSF says this targeted violence is aimed at preventing media professionals from doing their jobs. It also condemned the documented violence by extremist…
(2026-08-24). 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.
(2026-08-24). Belarus' PM, Russia's Gazprom chief discuss gas cooperation prospects. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Turchin is on a working visit to St. Petersburg today.
(2026-08-24). Atlanta Offers A Model For Building Sanctuary. scheerpost.com By creating "Sanctuary Zones" that refuse to cooperate with ICE or police, a coalition in Atlanta is building the infrastructure to practice real community safety. Stephanie Guilloud Waging Nonviolence Atlanta community organizer Bassey Etuk opened a community defense workshop in June with a stark observation, and heads nodded around the crowded room. "Atlanta was a sanctuary …
(2026-08-24). States Claim to Invest in "Humane" New Prisons — But Prisons Were Never Humane. scheerpost.com By Erica R. Meiners This article was originally published by Truthout The historical record shows that the glossy language of "reform" contributes to the normalization of prisons and jails. In 2027, the doors of the largest state-funded infrastructure project in Indiana's history will open. Already a winner of a "green" award for design sustainability, this …
(2026-08-24). Salah scores two goals, has two disallowed in first start for Trabzonspor. aljazeera.com Salah started his first game for the Turkish Super Lig side, whom he joined on a free transfer earlier this month.
(2026-08-24). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-08-24). Four arrested over fatal shooting of South African boxer Zolani Tete. aljazeera.com Tete, who won world WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight titles, was killed outside his home in Eastern Cape last week.
(2026-08-24). Chile's Carabineros strip-search 2 adolescents in classroom days after enactment of "Protected Schools" law. wsws.org What the Chilean ruling class calls "school violence" is the organic expression of a social catastrophe decades in the making.
(2026-08-24). WaPo Ordered to Rehire Karen Attiah, Who Was Fired for Charlie Kirk Comments. truthout.org A group dedicated to defending the rule of law from authoritarianism and corruption said it had succeeded in its "monumental defense of the First Amendment" on Monday after an independent arbitrator ruled that The Washington Post had wrongfully fired columnist Karen Attiah last September over social media posts she wrote about assassinated right-wing activist Charlie Kirk… |
(2026-08-24). Hira Qaiser crowned winner of 'Pakistan Idol' 2026. tribune.com.pk 
Hira Qaiser from Faisalabad was crowned the winner of Pakistan Idol 2026, taking home a cash prize of Rs1.5 million at the grand finale on Sunday. | Hira, who comes from a middle-class family, won over the audience and judges with her vocals and strong performances. The singer's journey reached an emotional climax during the grand finale, where Hira delivered a performance that cemented her position as one of the season's standout performers. | Presented with the winning award by host Shafaat Ali, Hira walked onto the stage while holding her baby boy, accepting the winning plaque with tears in her eyes. | The…
(2026-08-24). SPL 26/27: All eyes on Ronaldo as Al-Nassr gears up to take on Al-Riyadh. ummid.com All eyes are on Al-Nassr Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo as the defending champion gears up to take on Al-Riyadh football club Friday August 21, 2026 in the second match of the Saudi Pro League 2026-27.
(2026-08-24). Economic D-Day: Treasury Secretary Bessent Announces Operation Economic Outcast Against Iran. news.antiwar.com Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new economic war against Iran dubbed Operation Economic Outcast. "At President Trump's direction, the United States Treasury has begun Operation Economic Outcast, an unprecedented campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its enablers," Bessent said on Monday. "In the Second World War, D-Day marked the historic beginning of …
(2026-08-24). Syria says Israel talks addressed de-escalation, staying out of Israel-Turkey tensions. al-monitor.com Syria said it held talks with Israel in Jordan on Sunday on de-escalation after recent Israeli strikes, and on keeping the country out of tensions between Israel and Turkey, an ally of Damascus. | The high-level negotiations came after the sides in January agreed to establish an intelligence-sharing mechanism as they edge towards a security agreement.
(2026-08-24). Israel's Sponsored Ads on Ted Cruz's Podcast Raise Questions of Legality. truthout.org The Israeli government is running advertisements on a popular podcast hosted by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), raising questions about whether the staunchly pro-Israel lawmaker is indirectly receiving campaign funding from a foreign country. Radio and podcast giant iHeartMedia has syndicated Cruz's show, "Verdict with Ted Cruz," since 2022. Because of lobbying-related restrictions… |
(2026-08-24). Can economic war ultimately force Iran to compromise? al-monitor.com President Trump's new economic offensive comes as Iran is grappling with war damage, tighter oil restrictions and a shrinking ability to absorb another major shock.
(2026-08-24). Does Canada Really Want the "Benefits" of Becoming America's 51st State? thinktank.pk US President Donald Trump has once again turned the Canada-US trade dispute into something much bigger than a disagreement over tariffs. After negotiations collapsed, Trump argued that Canada wants "the benefits of being a state, without being one." The comment reinforces his repeated suggestion that Canada should become the United States' 51st state. Canada clearly …
(2026-08-24). Workers Stand to Lose the Most in Trump's New Tariff War on Canada. truthout.org The U.S.-Canada trade war is deepening after talks collapsed without a deal on Friday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the Trump administration of issuing demands that would compromise Canada's sovereignty and undermine key industries. On Saturday, the United States slapped 50% tariffs on around $20 billion worth of imports from Canada, and Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on $20… |
(2026-08-24). India crushes cockroach dissent as 'Fix Schools' campaign riles Modi. aljazeera.com The Cockroach Janta Party's 'Fix the Schools' campaign in India is facing pushback from BJP leaders and supporters.
(2026-08-24). Trade unions voice criticisms and vow resistance to transphobic EHRC code. thecanary.co 
Several major trade unions have reportedly pledged that they'll resist the EHRC's transphobic code of practice, which came into force on 5 August. While the new guidance is desperately unclear, many organisations have quickly adopted trans-hostile policies, even where there is no legal requirement to do so. The news, first published in the Times, follows the […] | By
(2026-08-24). Israeli forces raid southern Syria day after de-escalation meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli army forces raided the Daraa countryside in southern Syria on Monday, a day after a meeting between Damascus and Tel Aviv aimed at reducing tensions. | "Israeli occupation forces advanced with several military vehicles into the village of Maariya in the western Daraa countryside," Syrian Alikhbariah TV reported. | On Sunday, Israeli forces raided the town of Al-Rafid in Quneitra province and arrested a shepherd, according to the channel. | Areas in southern Syria have witnessed near-daily Israeli incursions and attacks, particularly in Quneitra and Daraa provinces, including raids, searches, arrests an…
(2026-08-24). Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks to ease tensions, Syria news agency says. al-monitor.com By Feras DalateyAug 24 (Reuters) – Syria and Israel held high-level, U.S.-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday aimed at easing tensions following recent Israeli strikes on Syrian territory, Syria's state news agency SANA reported, citing a diplomatic source at the foreign ministry.The talks focused on practical mechanisms to halt Israeli strikes, arrests and targeted operations, and on reviving negotiations towards a security agreement that could lay the groundwork for a broader future accord, SANA said.
(2026-08-24). SF PUC Cited By Cal-OSHA For Putting LIUNA 261 Workers Lives In Danger. indybay.org SF Mayor Lurie's SFPUC was cited by Cal-OSHA for putting LIUNA 261 workers in danger. The agency ED also supported a racist frame-up against these workers after they complained about the health and safety issues.
(2026-08-24). Khawaja Asif's video comparing Pakistan, India is AI-generated, Information Ministry says. tribune.com.pk 
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Monday said a video showing Defence Minister Khawaja Asif comparing Pakistan's progress with India's and making remarks about the country's political and economic situation was doctored, with the audio generated using artificial intelligence (AI). | The ministry shared the video on X with the caption: "This news is FAKE and the voice in video is AI-generated." The ministry added, "Please verify news from official sources before sharing." | The minute-long doctored clip showed Asif appearing to speak during a press conference aired on a private news channel, but t…
(2026-08-24). Trump veers from boredom to denial after six months of Iran war. al-monitor.com At an impromptu press conference last week, US President Donald Trump waxed lyrical about his helipad, his ballroom and his granite paving…
(2026-08-24). Sean Grayson, Cop Who Killed Sonya Massey, Dies In Prison [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
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(2026-08-24). Latidos en el Servicio de Cardiología de Sancti Spíritus. radiohc.cu 
Porque una operación de corazón, como sostienen expertos, es un envidiable ejercicio del ingenio humano; porque tienen que converger, además, alma y saberes desde el médico de cabecera hasta el cirujano, Yalixi María Brunet, enfermera de profesión, reconoce el valor de tener nuevamente a su madre Ana Emilia en casa, meciéndose en el balance de la sala, desde el cual, recomienza sus días. | "A pesar de que no contamos con tantos recursos, la atención fue bella, no tengo palabras. Y no fue así porque yo soy enfermera intensivista y colaboradora de la Salud, sino porque uno siente que esa atención y ese cuidado vien…
(2026-08-24). Brighton start Premier League season with rout of 10-man Villa. tribune.com.pk 
Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday. | It took the Seagulls just eight minutes to open the scoring as Maxim de Cuyper forced an own goal from Victor Lindelof before the Belgian made it 2-0 10 minutes later. | Europa League champions Villa, who finished fourth in England's top-flight last season, then capitulated completely as Jack Hinshelwood struck two goals in as many minutes to put Brighton 4-0 up. | To make matters worse for the visitors, Unai Emery's side were reduced to 10 men following a red card for Joao Gomes, who…
(2026-08-24). Former envoys urge joint French, UK action on Palestinian territories. al-monitor.com Dozens of former senior French and UK diplomats on Saturday urged their governments to work together to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories, accusing Israel of seeking to "destroy" any prospect of a viable Palestinian state. | The 102 signatories of the letter published in Le Monde included former British ambassadors to the UN Jeremy Greenstock and Emyr Jones Parry as well the former directors for the Middle East at the French foreign ministry Yves Aubin de la Messuziere and Denis Bauchard.
(2026-08-24). The Ugliness Of Latin America's Angry Tide. popularresistance.org In August, right-wing billionaire Abelardo de la Espriella took office as Colombia's president and vowed to move an agenda of the far right even though he won by less than a percentage point over the left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda. It is characteristic of the far right of a special type to adopt any mandate and pretend that they have the authority to transform their society into their toxic swamp. Of the twenty states generally thought of as being part of Latin America, eleven now have governments of the far right: Argentina (Javier Milei since 2023), Bolivia (Rodrigo Paz since 2025), Chile (José Antonio Kast si…
(2026-08-24). Bou Craa e il colonialismo delle risorse nel Sahara Occidentale. strategic-culture.su Nel Sahara Occidentale un nastro trasportatore lungo quasi cento chilometri collega la miniera di Bou Craa all'Atlantico. Costruita durante il colonialismo spagnolo e oggi controllata dal Marocco, questa infrastruttura sintetizza mezzo secolo di decolonizzazione incompiuta, occupazione territoriale e sfruttamento delle risorse sahrawi. | Segue nostro Nel deserto del Sahara Occidentale una linea chiara attraversa la sabbia per quasi cento…
(2026-08-24). What to Expect From the Case of Jorge Glas, a Central Figure in Ecuadorian Politics. orinocotribune.com Jorge Glas, who for a decade embodied the power of the strategic sectors of Correísmo (the political current of former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa), is fighting his legal battles in confinement. Since November 2025, he has been held in El Encuentro prison, facing a legal system that seems to definitively close all doors to freedom. | Despite a new hearing requested by his defense to review his detention conditions being scheduled for April 2026, Glas' legal reality is a complex crossroads. His file is a mix of convictions, ongoing processes, and an intense technical debate about the calculation of his sent…