reuters.com (2025-08-24). Ukraine drone hits Russian nuclear plant, sparks huge fire at Novatek's Ust-Luga terminal Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia on Sunday, forcing a sharp fall in the capacity of a reactor at one of Russia's biggest nuclear power plants and sparking a huge blaze at the major Ust-Luga fuel export terminal, Russian officials said.
(2025-08-24). Israel's Assassination Of Memory. popularresistance.org As Israel ticks off its list of Nazi-like atrocities against the Palestinians, including mass starvation, it prepares for yet another — the demolition of Gaza City, one of the oldest cities on Earth. Heavy engineering equipment and gigantic armored bulldozers are tearing down hundreds of heavily damaged buildings. Cement trucks are churning out concrete to fill tunnels. Israeli tanks and fighter jets pummel neighborhoods to drive Palestinians who remain in the ruins of the city to the south. | It will take months to turn Gaza City into a parking lot. I have no doubt Israel will replicate the efficiency of t…
(2025-08-24). The Mirage of the Antiwar Right. orinocotribune.com 
By Justin Podur — Aug 19, 2025 | On the so-called (online) "civil war" | Liberals have discredited themselves supporting genocide, loosening their control over the public discussion. Right-wingers have rushed in to fill the vacuum, but the America First (& Israel A Close Second), antiwar right will not lead the US out of support for genocide. Facing massive public disgust, the antiwar right have been put forward by a Zionist media establishment as a shield for conservatives. They are here to save the right-wing from deserved contempt, not lead their people to an anti-genocide struggle. Serving as a rhetorica…
(2025-08-24). Stop Censoring Palestine: A public call for accountability at the Harvard Education Publishing Group. mondoweiss.net 
Hundreds of scholars, educators, and education practitioners condemn Harvard Educational Review's cancellation of a special issue on Palestine, saying it aims to silence discussion of the genocide and dehumanization of the Palestinian people.
(2025-08-24). Eighteen Palestinians Starve to Death in Gaza Over Three Days Due to Israeli Siege. news.antiwar.com Gaza hospitals have recorded 18 more malnutrition deaths in Gaza over the past three days, according to press releases from Gaza's Health Ministry, as Palestinians continue to starve due to the US-backed Israeli siege. In its latest release on Sunday, the Health Ministry said at least eight Palestinians, including one child, had starved to death …
(2025-08-24). Gaza health director: 289 dead from starvation, including 115 children. tehrantimes.com Munir al-Bursh, director of the Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip, told Al Jazeera that famine has claimed the lives of 289 people, including 115 children.
(2025-08-24). One million women and girls in Gaza now face mass starvation. thecanary.co The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned that one million women and girls in the Gaza Strip are at risk of "mass starvation" amid Israel's ongoing blockade and war of extermination that has been raging since October 7, 2023. The agency said in a statement on the "X" platform […] | By
(2025-08-24). Israel Launches Heavy Strikes on Yemen's Capital, Killing at Least Two. news.antiwar.com The Israeli air force launched heavy airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on Sunday as the Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, have continued their blockade of Israeli shipping and attacks on Israeli territory in response to Israel's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip. Yemeni media said that the strikes targeted a power plant and an oil facility …
(2025-08-24). Israeli Forces Kill 64 Palestinians in Gaza Over 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said on Sunday that Israeli forces killed 64 Palestinians and wounded 278 over the previous 24-hour period as relentless US-backed Israeli attacks continue across the Strip. The Health Ministry said that among the dead were 19 Palestinians who were killed while attempting to reach aid. Witnesses told The Associated Press that Israeli …
(2025-08-24). Making it official: Famine strikes Gaza City. juancole.com by Dr Binoy Kampmark ( Middle East Monitor ) — History shows that famines are, for the most part, engineered. Be it through carelessness, selfishness or plain malice on the part of officialdom, creating the circumstances under which a population expires to hunger is a matter of construction. As the economist and Nobel Laureate …
(2025-08-24). Gaza: where paintings burn so people can live. thecanary.co Palestinian artist Taha Abu Ghali never imagined that the day would come when he would reach out to his paintings, which had accompanied him for two decades, break their wooden frames, and throw them into the fire. But hunger and siege in Gaza forced him to make this harsh decision: either burn his art or […] | By
(2025-08-24). Gaza is the Compass: Second annual People's Conference for Palestine. mondoweiss.net 
From August 29-31, thousands of Palestine supporters will gather in Detroit, Michigan, for the second annual People's Conference for Palestine, guided by the principle: Gaza is the Compass.
(2025-08-24). Dutch government in crisis as ministers resign over Gaza policy. tehrantimes.com The Netherlands' caretaker government plunged into a political crisis as all ministers and state secretaries from the New Social Contract (NSC) party resigned on Friday following Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp's departure over the government's refusal to impose stronger sanctions on Israel regarding its military operations in Gaza.
(2025-08-24). Sherif Mansour on defending press freedom and Gaza documentary "Journalists Under Fire" tehrantimes.com Egyptian-American advocate discusses his role in Robert Greenwald's film and calls for stronger protections for journalists in conflict zones…
(2025-08-24). Egyptian army boosts forces on the border with Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Egyptian army has reinforced its presence on the eastern border with Gaza amid fears of the humanitarian and military repercussions if the Israeli forces attempted to control areas still outside its control in Gaza City and the north at any time, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported.Egyptian authorities expect that military operations will force approximately one million Gazans to flee Gaza City toward the southern part of the Strip, opening the door to deliberate Israeli attempts to push these civilians toward the Egyptian border.An informed source told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that this scenario is viewed in Eg…
(2025-08-24). "We refuse to stay silent" — Mass resignations shake Dutch government. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Netherlands' caretaker government is in a serious political crisis after all of the New Social Contract Party's (NSC) ministers and state secretaries said they were quitting on Saturday. The decision was made a day after Foreign Minister Kaspar Veldkamp resigned because the government had not imposed sanctions on Israel for its ongoing military offensive in Gaza since October 2023.Dutch broadcaster NOS says that the resignations include a number of high-ranking NSC officials, such as the acting Deputy Prime Minister, the acting Ministers of Interior, Education, and Health, and four other state secr…
(2025-08-24). Situation in Gaza 'Beyond Catasrophe': MSF. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A senior official of medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) described the situation in Gaza as being beyond a "catastrophe".
(2025-08-24). Thursday 8/28: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org
(2025-08-24). US-led raid kills senior Islamic State 'official' in Syria. longwarjournal.org US forces carried out a raid in northern Syria on August 19 that killed "a senior [Islamic State] member and key financier who planned attacks in Syria and Iraq," CENTCOM stated. It is the latest raid on the Islamic State in Syria since a July 25 operation near Aleppo killed one of the group's commanders.
(2025-08-24). Israel is currently destroying a Palestinian village. The Canary spoke to residents on the ground. thecanary.co 
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) raided the occupied West Bank village of Al-Mughayyir, North East of Ramallah, on Thursday morning, under the pretext that a settler — who are all illegal under international law — had been shot near the illegal settlement of Malachei Hashalom, and the perpetrator was seen heading to the village. Israeli Occupation […] | By
(2025-08-24). Operation Raise The Colours is the least patriotic thing you could do. thecanary.co One thing we have learnt about Keir Starmer — aside from him being the son of a toolmaker, some forty four times — is his willingness to abandon any semblance of a socialist principle to bring the Labour Party in harmonious alignment with establishment interests. Starmer is also particularly fond of a freebie or two. […] | By
(2025-08-24). Dem Edison Mayor Working w/ Trump Against Immigrants? Commentary of Seth Kaper-Dale Aug 25 Town Hall Meeting Mobilization. fightbackbetter.com Come All Monday August 25 6pm: Edison town council meeting at 100 Municipal Boulevard, EdisonCondemn ICE Raids on Immirgrant Workers in…
(2025-08-24). Republic of Srpska in the Crosshairs Again. Stephen Karganovic. globalresearch.ca The political siege of Russia's tiny Balkan ally, the Republic of Srpska, an autonomous entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina, is gaining momentum. On Monday, 18 August 2025, two significant developments took place. The first is that the Constitutional Court of …
(2025-08-24). Elections in Bangladesh in February 2026—The Trojan Horse of Democracy. globalresearch.ca On August 5, 2025, the Nobel Prize-winning interim head of Bangladesh's transitional government announced in a televised address that the upcoming parliamentary elections would be held in February 2026, before the start of Ramadan, with the aim of sending a …
(2025-08-24). Cancelling the Ethnic Cleansers: Australia Revokes Simcha Rothman's Visa. Binoy Kampmark. globalresearch.ca It is a curious feeling to see a government, let alone any politician, suddenly find their banished backbones and retired principles. The spine, on being discovered, adds a certain structural integrity to arguments otherwise lacking force and credibility. The recent …
(2025-08-24). Ursula Von Der Leyen Told to Leave Room During Multilateral Talks at Trump's Washington Summit — Not a "Leader" nor an "Elected Head of State" globalresearch.ca The sharp-eyed reporters at Apollo News caught this nugget in the flood of post-summit media coverage yesterday…
(2025-08-24). Acute Famine, Cholera Outbreak: The Extremely Tragic Experiences of Sudan and South Sudan. globalresearch.ca The mass distress in Sudan and South Sudan shows no signs of diminishing. The latest reports say that on top of the acute crisis of hunger affecting most people, a serious cholera outbreak has brought high risks, spreading to refugee …
(2025-08-24). Which Western Security Guarantees for Ukraine Might be Acceptable to Putin? globalresearch.ca Steve Witkoff's
(2025-08-24). FEMA now requires disaster victims to have an email address. grist.org 
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will now require disaster survivors to register for federal aid using an email address — a departure from previous policy where email addresses were optional. The move, FEMA employees tell Wired, puts people across the U.S. with little to no access to internet services at risk of losing out on crucial federal financial assistance after disasters. | In an internal operational update document seen by WIRED, the agency states that the new requirements are "an important step to prepare for the transition to digital payment methods and enhance communication with survivo…
(2025-08-24). The CIA, Mossad, and Epstein: Unraveling the Intelligence Ties of the Maxwell Family. orinocotribune.com 
By Alan MacLeod — Aug 22, 2025 | With speculation mounting that Trump could pardon her, MintPress profiles the family of convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. From her media baron father, who acted as a high-level spy for Israel, her sister, working to push Tel Aviv's interests in Silicon Valley, her brothers, who founded a dubious but highly influential anti-Islamic extremism think tank, and nephews in influential roles at the State Department and White House, the Maxwell clan have wide-ranging ties to U.S. and Israeli state power. This is their story. | Releasing Ghislaine, Burying the Epstein Files<...
(2025-08-24). US Counterinsurgency Wins in Bolivia: Intentional Factionalism Within MAS and the Capture of the Lithium Triangle. orinocotribune.com By Clau O'Brien Moscoso — Aug 20, 2025 | October 19 run-off between centrist Christian Democratic Party Senator Rodrigo Paz, the son of a former president, and former right wing President Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga of the Libre Party. The election results on Sunday ended twenty years of MAS-IPSP (Movement Towards Socialism — Political Instrument for the Sovereignty of the People) in power with MAS candidate and current Interior Minister Eduardo del Castillo polling at (2025-08-24). The Cartel of the Suns: Leftovers That Were Never Edible. orinocotribune.com By Clodovaldo Hernández — Aug 19, 2025 | The US is recycling debunked claims about Maduro and Venezuelan officials being connected to "narcoterrorism." | The US narratives about the Cartel of the Suns and the alleged connection of President Nicolás Maduro with drug trafficking are nothing more than a reheated dish that was never edible, not even when it was first cooked. | However, the poor quality of this stew does not make it any less dangerous. The imperial power has used even more rotten pots as excuses to invade countries, bomb cities, and exterminate entire pueblos. | In fact, just days after US Attorn…
(2025-08-24). One Of Hurricane Katrina's Most Important Lessons Isn't About Storm Preparations. popularresistance.org Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans, the images still haunt us: entire neighborhoods underwater, families stranded on rooftops and a city brought to its knees. | We study disaster planning at Texas A&M University and look for ways communities can improve storm safety for everyone, particularly low-income and minority neighborhoods. | Katrina made clear what many disaster researchers have long found: Hazards such as hurricanes may be natural, but the death and destruction is largely human-made. | New Orleans was born unequal. As the city grew as a trade hub in the 1700s, wealthy res…
aol.com (2025-08-24). Russia looks to update nuclear program amid 'colossal threats' from WestDirector General of the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom Alexei Likhachev said, "the current geopolitical situation, is a time of colossal threats to the existence of our country."
(2025-08-24). Lebanese President Hasn't Been Informed of Planned 'Trump Economic Zone' in South. news.antiwar.com Last week it was reported that the US was asking Israel to stop attacking Lebanon, and that their plan for the region included creating a "Trump economic zone" in southern Lebanon along the border with Israel. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, however, says he hasn't even been informed about this plan in the first place. Aoun …
(2025-08-24). Syrian Government Postpones Elections in 'Unsafe' Kurdish, Druze Regions. news.antiwar.com Syria's parliament is shaping up to be a lot less "unified" than initially advertised, with the ruling government announcing they're going to postpone elections for the People's Assembly in three governorates where groups likely to oppose the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) live.
(2025-08-24). Black August: We Turn Destructive Spaces Into Laboratories For Liberation. popularresistance.org The concrete tomb they built to bury our revolution has become the very ground from which it grows. From behind these concrete walls and steel bars, where time moves differently and hope becomes a revolutionary act, I write to you about Black August — a month that prison administrators would rather see forgotten, but which burns eternal in the hearts of those who understand that freedom is not a privilege to be granted, but a right to be seized. | To understand why this resistance continues, we must first understand its origins. Black August, observed each August since 1979, commemorates the deaths of Black…
(2025-08-24). Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Epitomizes Black Misleadership. popularresistance.org Black Agenda Report is credited with coining the phrase "Black misleadership class," although that acknowledgement should go to James A. Warren, who as far as anyone knows was the first to use that term in a 2005 Black Commentator article entitled, "Thirty-seven Years of Non-Struggle Leadership." Journalistic standards require that we make this correction, but we do take credit for popularizing this term which describes the bulk of U.S. Black elected officials and others in prominent organizational leadership positions. At this moment, a dictionary definition of the Black misleadership class should include a phot…
(2025-08-24). 250,000 Ethiopians Migrate Every Year: What Drives Them And What Needs To Change. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Migration is increasingly replacing the traditional, education-focused life paths that shaped previous generations in Ethiopia. In the past, becoming a civil servant …
(2025-08-24). Data That Is Stored And Not Used Has A Carbon Footprint. How Companies Can Manage Dark Data Better. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In today's world, huge amounts of data are being created all the time, yet more than half of it is never used . It stays in silos, or isn't managed, or can't be accessed …
(2025-08-24). The Gambia's New Constitution Has Stalled Again 5 Reasons Why And What That Means For Democracy. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Gambia's post-dictatorship democratic transition recently suffered a setback. The Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia (Promulgation) Bill, 2024 failed to pass …
(2025-08-24). Albanese Government To Bring Forward Start Of Its Home Deposit Guarantee Changes. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Albanese government is bringing forward by three months to October 1 implementation of its 5% deposit guarantee for all first home buyers purchasing properties up to …
(2025-08-24). How Businesses Deflect Responsibilities For Addressing Modern Slavery In Their Supply Chains. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Despite growing awareness and legislation aimed at eradicating modern slavery – including forced labour, bonded labour and other extreme forms of human exploitation – …
(2025-08-24). Until Haiti Tackles Systemic Corruption And Bad Governance, Its People Will Remain Impoverished. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Haiti's Patriotic Congress for National Rescue, launched by the academic community and civil society organizations, recently held a nearly month-long period of …
(2025-08-24). What, Exactly, Is Space-Time? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Few ideas in modern science have reshaped our understanding of reality more profoundly than space-time – the interwoven fabric of space and time at the heart of Albert …
(2025-08-24). Is Your Diet Influencing Your Dreams? Here's What Our Research Says About Food And Nightmares. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Have you ever wondered if a bizarre dream was caused by something you ate the night before? If so, you're not alone. We all have strange or unsettling dreams now and …
(2025-08-24). Treasury Has A Great Cost-Benefit Calculator For Big-Spending Projects We Just Need To Use It Better. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | What is the true value of a policy project? For governments tasked with improving citizens' lives while spending taxpayers' money responsibly, this is no mere academic …
(2025-08-24). The Triumph Of The Oasis Reunion: Resilience Rules The Day As The Gallaghers End Their Feud. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The long-awaited Oasis reunion tour is a rousing success. Since launching in Wales in July, the band has been selling out shows across four continents, including two …
(2025-08-24). Drone and Car Bomb Attacks Kill at Least 18 in Colombia. orinocotribune.com At least 18 people were killed and dozens injured in two coordinated attacks in Colombia, attributed to dissident factions of the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). One attack targeted a police helicopter with a drone, while the other involved a vehicle-borne explosion near a military facility. | In Cali, Colombia's third-largest city, a car packed with explosives detonated near a military aviation school this past Thursday. According to the mayor'
(2025-08-24). Ukraine's Future; A 'Steppe Corridor', A Neutral, Transit-Oriented State. popularresistance.org While Russia is confidently prosecuting the war in Ukraine towards its inevitable end. | Meanwhile the 'West' is still negotiating with itself about the conditions under which it will have to capitulate. | Discussions continue about 'security guarantees' for Ukraine even as the only serious ones are those that Russia is willing to give. | The confused arguments about 'guarantees' are reflected in the reports of them. Consider this nonsense: | A security guarantee could encompass a wide range of issues. In return for Russia ending its invasion, a security pact could include a pledge of U.S. air support for any Eur…
(2025-08-24). Intel Chief Fired For Contradicting Trump's Claim Of 'Obliterating' Iran's Nuclear Program. popularresistance.org The head of the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Lieutenant General Jeffrey Kruse, was dismissed from his post after his agency reported that US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities caused only "limited damage," contradicting President Donald Trump's claim of "total destruction," officials announced on 22 August. | Officials told Reuters and AP that no explanation was provided for Kruse's removal, and he was not informed of the grounds for his dismissal. | The announcement later confirmed that two other officers, Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore, chief of the Navy Reserve, and Rear Admiral Milton Sands, who led Nav…
(2025-08-24). Organizers Demand Release Of Katrina Funds In New Orleans. popularresistance.org This month marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the southeastern United States, causing at least 1,392 deaths and an estimated USD 125 billion in damages, much of it concentrated in the Louisiana city of New Orleans. This year, Louisiana-based organizers are launching a grassroots campaign to demand that New Orleans utilize USD 600 million dollars in unused public funds for long-awaited repairs. | In 2015, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) gave New Orleans nearly USD 2 billion for post-Katrina infrastructure repairs, but USD 600 million still hasn't been used, according to organizers.
(2025-08-24). Democrat Warns U.S. Progressives Against Moving Toward The Center: 'It Lost Me The Election'. progressivehub.net JOSEPH GEDEON | THE GUARDIAN…
(2025-08-24). Meet The Low-Wage 100. popularresistance.org The gap between CEO compensation and median worker pay at Starbucks hit 6,666 to 1 last year. In other words, to make as much money as their CEO made last year, typical baristas would've had to start brewing macchiatos around the time humans first invented the wheel. | Starbucks takes the prize for the most obscene corporate pay disparities of 2024. But jaw-dropping gaps are the norm among America's leading low-wage corporations. | This year's edition of the annual Institute for Policy Studies Executive Excess report finds that CEOs of the 100 S&P 500 firms with the lowest median wages, a group we've dubbed…
(2025-08-24). How Israel And Ukraine Built A Fascist, Transnational War Machine. popularresistance.org From Bandera to Ben-Gurion, echoes of ethno-nationalist revival resonate in the modern trajectories of Ukraine and Israel, two states forged through war, hardened by siege mentalities, and fueled by historical narratives of existential struggle. But these similarities are no accident of parallel development. They reflect a deepening alignment shaped by shared adversaries like Russia and Iran, backed and brokered by the same Western patrons. In 2022, an officer of Ukraine's Azov Regiment, toured Israel after surviving the siege of Mariupol. By 2025, Israeli drones were flying missions over Rafah, while American-ma…
(2025-08-24). Gaming Stocks Soar: Why Wall Street is Betting Big on Keystone State Operators. moguldom.com Pennsylvania's gaming industry is commanding national attention, and not just from playersWall Street is taking notice. As stock prices tied to gaming operators surge, analysts are pointing to Pennsylvania as a cornerstone of this momentum. With a combination of regulatory progress, growing consumer demand, and digital innovation, the Keystone State has become a focal point …
(2025-08-24). Show-Me State Passes Historic Sports Betting Legislation in 2025: A New Era for Missouri Gaming. moguldom.com In a historic move, Missouri has officially passed legislation to legalize sports betting in 2025, marking a significant milestone in the state's gaming history. With this new law, Missouri joins the growing list of states embracing sports wagering, and the implications for players, operators, and the state economy are far-reaching. The legislation not only reflects …
(2025-08-24). How Entrepreneurs Use Bonus Hunting to Boost Digital Revenue Effectively. moguldom.com In the fast-paced world of digital business, entrepreneurs are constantly seeking innovative strategies to boost revenue. One such strategy gaining traction is bonus hunting, a method that enables savvy business owners to capitalize on promotional offers and incentives. By understanding the intricacies of bonus hunting, they can unlock hidden revenue streams and elevate their financial …
(2025-08-24). How MDR is Evolving to Meet the Demands of 2025 Cybersecurity Threats? moguldom.com It goes without saying that with more digital connectivity, vulnerabilities are increasing. Like never before, cyberattacks are more frequent and complex. Hence, traditional security measures are no longer sufficient. Integrating MDR in Cybersecurity (managed detection and response) is one of the ways to secure your network. Primarily, managed detection and response is a cybersecurity service. It …
(2025-08-24). Donuts Kratom At MIT Therapy: AFresh Take On Flavor And Quality. moguldom.com When it comes to standing out in today's market, MIT Therapy has always been ahead of the curve with its creative product concepts and dedication to premium quality. The introduction of donuts kratom is a perfect example of how the brand brings fun and freshness to the kratom space. By combining an innovative idea with …
(2025-08-24). President Maduro Hails Militia Enlistment Success as Venezuelans Join Massively Amid US Aggression. orinocotribune.com 
(2025-08-24). Japanese Militarism Has Not Changed Its Spots Since The End Of WWII. popularresistance.org As we commemorate Japan's unconditional surrender 80 years ago, on 15 August 1945, which ended WWII in Asia Pacific, we must remain vigilant. | Hirohito, the war time emperor of Japan, was a war criminal who escaped punishment on the insistence of the US. Hirohito was directly and personally involved in the conduct of Japan's invasion of sovereign nations and the death and atrocities inflicted on millions of civilians during WWII in Asia Pacific. Hirohito's surrender speech is full of lies, half-truths and distortion of facts about Japan's declaration, conduct and even surrender of its barbaric war against the pe…
(2025-08-24). Ancient Nomadic Scythians Found to be Ethnically Diverse. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The more genetic history that is done, the more it is clear that ancient ethnonyms, the names given supposed ethnicities, put a variety of peoples under a single rubric. I talked recently about how the Phoenicians, long thought to be what we would now call …
(2025-08-24). Border Patrol Begs Retired Agents to Rejoin the Agency. scheerpost.com By Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg / Truthout Border Patrol is encouraging retired agents to rejoin its ranks as the Trump administration escalates its immigration raids across the country. "Recently retired from Border Patrol? We want you back!" U.S. Border Patrol posted on Instagram on August 18. "We're seeking to reinstate retired agents to rejoin the agency and continue the …
(2025-08-24). Israeli Official Allowed to Flee After Pedo Sting? scheerpost.com By Glenn Greenwald / |
(2025-08-24). On Day of His Release, Trump Administration Threatens to Deport àÅbrego García to Uganda. scheerpost.com Kilmar àÅbrego García celebrates his son's third birthday. (Photo by David Seidenberg/Creative Commons) | By Brett Wilkins / On the same day he was
(2025-08-24). Tech Elites Embrace Eugenics. scheerpost.com By Krystal Ball / |
(2025-08-24). Arrests made in Vala Umgodi operations. sanews.gov.za Arrests made in Vala Umgodi operations | A series of successful operations under the Vala Umgodi initiative has led to several arrests and the seizure of illegal goods and equipment across the Free State province. ⚪ On Saturday, Vala Umgodi operators working together with mine security, were called to a mine near Hennenman, where three men emerged from underground. ⚪ "The suspects were found in possession of antiretroviral (ARV) medication and mining equipment, indicating their involvement in illegal mining activities," said Free State police adding that four illegal foreign nationals were also arrested in Al…
(2025-08-24). Awards honour excellence in the arts. sanews.gov.za Awards honour excellence in the arts | The stage was alive with celebration as the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) hosted the 2025 National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA) at the Sun City Super Bowl in the North West. ⚪ Friday's ceremony shone a national spotlight on the extraordinary storytellers, performers, and visionaries who continue to shape South Africa's cultural identity. ⚪ Hosted by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and attended by Deputy President Paul Mashatile and Minister Gayton McKenzie, the evening brought together icons, innovators, and emerging voices across the creative…
(2025-08-24). Breakthrough made in prosecutor's murder case. sanews.gov.za Breakthrough made in prosecutor's murder case | A suspect implicated in the murder of a female prosecutor in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape is due to appear in court on Monday. ⚪ "The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) denounces in the strongest terms the brutal killing of regional court female prosecutor (42), who was allegedly assassinated in cold blood by four armed men on the evening of 31 July 2025 in Gqeberha. ⚪ "Following the incident, a multidisciplinary investigation team led by the Gqeberha Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) of the Hawks, working in close collaboration…
(2025-08-24). Condolences for actress Nandi Nyembe. sanews.gov.za Condolences for actress Nandi Nyembe | Prolific actress Mam' Nandi Nyembe has been described as the "very soul of South African storytelling" and as someone who was a "teacher and guide" in the country's arts landscape. ⚪ In a joint statement on Saturday, the Nyembe Family and the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture announced the death of the actress. ⚪ "It is with profound sorrow that the Nyembe Family, together with the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, announce the passing of one of South Africa's most treasured icons of the arts, Mam' Nandi Nyembe. Mam' Nandi was far more than an ac…
(2025-08-24). Matric Support Programme moves to the Northern Cape. sanews.gov.za Matric Support Programme moves to the Northern Cape | Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, is set take the Matric Support Programme to the Northern Cape. ⚪ The two-day sessions in Kuruman and Douglas will get underway on Monday. ⚪ The Matric Support Programme is part of Deputy Minister Gondwe's vision to enhance access to higher education and bring it closer to communities. ⚪ According to the Department of Higher Education and Training, the programme aims to assist Matric learners in accessing information about higher education, including available study opportunities and funding op…
(2025-08-24). President Ramaphosa holds talks on Russia-Ukraine peace efforts. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa holds talks on Russia-Ukraine peace efforts | President Cyril Ramaphosa has held talks with European leaders on the Russia-Ukraine peace efforts. ⚪ In a statement, the Presidency said the series of telephone calls held on Saturday followed meetings hosted by United States of America President Donald Trump with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several other European leaders. ⚪ "President Ramaphosa spoke to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, President Emmanuel Macron of France and President Alexandar Stubb of Finland. Additional calls with…
(2025-08-24). Three arrested for attempted robbery in Mpumalanga. sanews.gov.za Three arrested for attempted robbery in Mpumalanga | The police have arrested three suspects following an attempted robbery in Belfast, Mpumalanga on Friday night. ⚪ The suspects aged between 30 and 42 are expected to appear at the Belfast Magistrate's Court on Monday, said the South African Police Service (SAPS). ⚪ According to a report, a group of armed individuals who falsely identified themselves as police officers, held the occupants of a VW Polo that had stopped on the side of the road at gunpoint. | The occupants of the Polo had stopped by the side of the road to relieve themselves. ⚪ "Fortunately, memb…
(2025-08-24). Tributes continue for Mama Nandi Nyembe. sanews.gov.za Tributes continue for Mama Nandi Nyembe | The Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Matome Chiloane has extended his heartfelt condolences following the passing of South Africa's legendary actress, Mama Nandi Nyembe, who passed away on Saturday. ⚪ Mama Nandi's career, spanning more than five decades, added richly to the cultural tapestry of the nation through her unforgettable roles in several television and film productions she starred in which includes iSibaya, Soul City, Zone 14, Yizo -Yizo, Joacob's Cross and Yesterday, among others. ⚪ According to the MEC, Nyembe was was more than…
(2025-08-24). Power system remains stable. sanews.gov.za Power system remains stable | With just over a week remaining in Eskom's Winter Outlook period, the power system remains well-positioned to maintain stability and reliably meet demand. ⚪ In a statement on Friday, the power utility said that unplanned outages reached a notable milestone of 7 265MW, marking the first time the generation fleet has operated below the 8 000MW mark since 11 December 2020. ⚪ "This is the first time the generation fleet has operated below the 8 000MW mark since 11 December 2020, highlighting the structural progress in plant performance as a result of the ongoing implementation of the…
(2025-08-24). Everyone will gain from a peace deal for Ukraine. strategic-culture.su But security guarantees will need to be realistic and sanctions removal must form part of the plan. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2025-08-24). Heaven is no place for war criminals. strategic-culture.su By Spencer NEALE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | President Donald Trump couldn't help himself. Speaking with the unabashed Israel…
(2025-08-24). La CIA, el Mossad y Epstein: desentrañando los vínculos de inteligencia de la familia Maxwell. strategic-culture.su Ante la creciente especulación sobre la posibilidad de que Trump la indulte, MintPress presenta a la familia de Ghislaine Maxwell, convicta de tráfico sexual. Desde su padre, magnate de los medios de comunicación y espía de alto nivel para Israel, hasta su hermana, que trabaja para impulsar los intereses de Tel Aviv en Silicon Valley, sus hermanos, fundadores de un dudoso pero influyente centro de estudios antiislámico, y sus sobrinos en puestos influyentes en el Departamento de Estado y la Casa Blanca, el clan Maxwell mantiene amplios vínculos con el poder estatal estadounidense e israelí. Esta es su historia.
(2025-08-24). La Thailandia risponde ai tentativi di creare nuova zizzania al confine con la Cambogia. strategic-culture.su Nei giorni scorsi la Thailandia ha risposto alle nuove provocazioni al confine cambogiano sottolineando l'equilibrio e la sovranità del proprio Paese e difendendo al contempo la recinzione di filo spinato nell'area controversa. | Segue nostro Martedਠ19 agosto, il Ministero degli Esteri thailandese ha infatti rilasciato una dichiarazione a sostegno delle recenti uscite mediatiche dell'Esercito Reale Thailandese in merito alla zon…
(2025-08-24). L'incolmabile ritardo della cantieristica navale commerciale statunitense. strategic-culture.su Risalire la china nel campo della produzione di navi commerciali e del commercio marittimo internazionale appare dunque a tutti gli effetti come il più impossibile sogno trumpiano. | Segue nostro In una celebre canzone degli anni '60 dello scorso secolo, l'italiana Orietta Berti intonava: "fin che la barca va, lasciala andare", ma il problema per Donald Trump è proprio questo, la barca non va e costruirla come lui con molte ragioni vo…
(2025-08-24). The real cost of illegal immigration. strategic-culture.su A stretch of Roosevelt Avenue running through AOC's Bronx district is nicknamed "The Market of Sweethearts," due to the chaotic bazaar of prostitution there. Most workers are illegal aliens from Central America. It is impossible to provide a definitive number of undocumented immigrant sex workers in the United States due to the clandestine nature of this activity. However, Polaris, an anti-trafficking organization, analyzed information on sex trafficked women to find some 52 percent were illegals. Another study found 72 percent of sex workers were immigrants.
(2025-08-24). Isfahan, birthplace of Alam making, one of Iran's ritual crafts. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Isfahan is the origin of one of Iran's ritual crafts: Alam making. Processional Standards (Alams) are used in many parts of the Muslim world by the Shia community in processions marking the martyrdom of Imam Husain (A.S.), grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who died at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.
(2025-08-24). Only 10 historical houses in Lar registered nationally, official says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Around 50 historical houses have been identified in the old quarters of Lar, in the southern province of Fars, but only 10 have been inscribed on the national heritage list, the provincial cultural heritage director said on Saturday.
(2025-08-24). Iran boasts high potential for Halal tourism. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Halal tourism is one of Iran's good potentials for attracting Muslim tourists, said Peyman Falsafi, the head of the Agriculture Faction of the Parliament.
(2025-08-24). 'Oldest handicrafts' traced to Lorestan, local official says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's oldest known handicrafts have been traced to its Lorestan province, according to a local official.
(2025-08-24). Traditional games seen as a path to boost tourism and preserve local culture. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Traditional games rooted in Iran's cultural heritage could serve as both a tool for preserving local identity and a driver of sustainable tourism, according to new research focused on Yazd province.
(2025-08-24). WSJ: Pentagon restricts Ukraine's use of US missiles against Russia. tehrantimes.com The Pentagon has been quietly blocking Ukraine from using U.S.-made long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to strike targets inside Russia, limiting Kyiv's ability to employ these weapons in its defense against Moscow's invasion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing U.S. officials.
(2025-08-24). Iran-China non-oil trade stands at $9b in 4 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The value of non-oil trade between Iran and China stood at $9 billion during the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22), according to the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
(2025-08-24). Iran, Belarus sign industrial cooperation agreements. tehrantimes.com MINSK — Iran and Belarus signed a series of industrial cooperation agreements during President Masoud Pezeshkian's official visit to Minsk, Iran's Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade said.
(2025-08-24). South Azadegan oil output increases by 8,000 bpd. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's South Azadegan oilfield has boosted production by 8,000 barrels per day (bpd) following the launch of two new wells, raising Petropars Group's output at the field to nearly 59,000 bpd, state media reported.
(2025-08-24). Exports from Iran to Australia rise 30% despite overall trade decline. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's exports to Australia grew 30 percent in the first half of 2025 even as overall bilateral trade fell by 10 percent, according to Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
(2025-08-24). Iran stands at 10th place in global almond exports. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran ranked tenth among the world's almond exporters in 2024 with sales of $34 million, down 19 percent from the previous year, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
(2025-08-24). Iran's first gold medal winner in Olympics Habibi passes away. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Emamali Habib, Iran's first gold medal winner in the Olympic Games, died on Sunday.
(2025-08-24). Ukraine drone hits Russian nuclear plant, sparks huge fire at Novatek's Ust-Luga terminal. tehrantimes.com Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia on Sunday, forcing a sharp fall in the capacity of a reactor at one of Russia's biggest nuclear power plants and sparking a huge blaze at the major Ust-Luga fuel export terminal, Russian officials said, Reuters reported.
(2025-08-24). Will the U.S. ignite an Iran—Israel war by destabilizing Iraq? thealtworld.com A new wave of instability in Iraq could be the trigger for an even larger confrontation in West Asia. With Washington's influence deeply entrenched in Baghdad, questions are being raised: is the U.S. deliberately trying to destabilize Iraq in order to ignite a direct Iran—Israel war? | In this critical discussion, we are joined by political analyst and Editor of The Cradle Sharmine Narwani to unpack the real motives behind U.S. policy in Iraq. We explore whether American interference is about maintaining control, protecting Israeli interests, or weakening Iran's regional influence. | How will Iraq's fragile…
(2025-08-24). Le monde selon le mode russe et la Pax Americana. thealtworld.com La visite à Moscou du représentant spécial du président américain Steve Witkoff et les déclarations officielles concernant la rencontre prévue entre le président russe Vladimir Poutine et son homologue américain Donald Trump pour discuter du règlement du conflit en Ukraine soulèvent à nouveau la question d'une éventuelle cessation des hostilités et du lancement d'un processus de paix, si les conditions conviennent à toutes les parties. | Bien que l'on parle de paix, des connotations contradictoires et des questions supplémentaires apparaissent. Les objectifs de l'opération militaire spéciale annoncés par les diri…
(2025-08-24). Myanmar Is Shaping Up To Be The Next Front Of The Sino-US New Cold War. thealtworld.com China wants to retain access to Kachin State's rare earths, the US wants to poach them, and their escalating competition over this part of Myanmar could make it the next New Cold War flashpoint. |
(2025-08-24). August 1619 African Landing Day and the ongoing journey towards freedom. indybay.org The African Landing Memorial at Fort Monroe seeks to interpret this historical event beginning with the origins of the people—what their life might have been like prior to their abduction, the journey across thousands of miles of ocean— to their landing at Point Comfort and the lives they made for themselves.
(2025-08-24). The hidden cost of AI? Google reveals how much energy your prompts consume. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Google has made a big step toward openness by releasing its first full technical report on how AI queries affect the environment. This report gives Google Gemini app users a look into the energy, water, and carbon costs of running their apps, which has never been done before. The study is the most detailed information yet from a major tech company about how much energy AI uses in the real world. Experts are calling it a turning point for the industry.A typical Gemini text prompt uses 0.24 watt-hours of energy, which is the same as running a microwave for one second or watching nine seconds of TV. Each…
(2025-08-24). Heavy rains, floods leave 2 people dead in Mexico. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – At least two people were reported killed in the heavy rains and floods in central Mexico, local authorities revealed on Saturday.A civil protection report confirmed that two bodies were found in the city of Queretaro shortly before midnight Friday. "They were swept away by rainwater," the report explained.In detail, AFP reported that Mexico City also experiences heavy rains that caused a temporary halt in operations at Benito Juarez International Airport on Saturday.The rains caused floods that led to serious damage to houses and cars, and prompted federal authorities to initiate a military emergency r…
(2025-08-24). "Netanyahu knew everything" — leaked audio exposes pre-October 7 warnings. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Deep flaws in Israel's political and security leadership both before and after the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack have been exposed by recently leaked audio recordings that Israel's Channel 12 has released. These recordings include shocking details from former Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Aharon Haliva. | Haliva accused the government of being careless and causing political turmoil, confirming that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been given strategic warnings prior to the attack but did nothing. Haliva criticized the way the National Security Council and senior officials handled the war…
(2025-08-24). "Trump's plan is dead" – Russia blocks US initiative on Ukraine. albawaba.com ALBAWABA -According to a story from Britain, the Kremlin has essentially taken down President Trump's plan to end the war in Ukraine. The i Paper says that Moscow has taken steps to stop any possible progress just one week after Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska. This shows that Trump's suggested framework is no longer a workable option. | On Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said again that Putin is "ready" to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, he also added new problems that make it very unlikely that the two will be able to meet. | During a news con…
(2025-08-24). Latin American Countries and China Condemn Trump's Threats Against Venezuela. truthout.org China and members of an alliance of Latin American and Caribbean nations in recent days joined countries including Brazil and Colombia and anti-war voices around the world in denouncing the Trump administration's deployment of US warships off the coast of Venezuela. At least three US Navy guided missile destroyers and thousands of Marines are currently off the coast of Venezuela… |
(2025-08-24). Indiana and Tennessee Opted Out of Summer EBT Program, Leaving Kids Hungry. truthout.org Last year, Stephanie Couch had some help getting through the summer months when her two daughters, ages 11 and 14, were out of school. Both girls receive free breakfast and lunch at school, but those meals disappear during the summer. In 2024, the Tennessee resident received Summer EBT — short for electronic benefit transfer — which loads $120 for each child onto a card that parents can use to buy… |
(2025-08-24). Lawsuit Challenges Luxury Resort Near Joshua Tree National Park. indybay.org TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif., August 20, 2025 — The Center for Biological Diversity and a neighborhood group sued the city of Twentynine Palms today for approving a luxury glamping resort near Joshua Tree National Park without thoroughly evaluating environmental harms.
(2025-08-24). Court Orders Less Reliance on Pesticide Spraying on Millions of Acres of Western Rangeland. indybay.org PORTLAND, Ore., August 22, 2025 — A federal judge in Oregon today confirmed the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's legal duty to consider preventative measures — rather than a "spray first, ask questions later" approach — in its program allowing insecticide spraying to kill native grasshoppers and crickets on millions of acres in 17 western states.
(2025-08-24). Federal Appeals Court Blocks Oak Flat Land Exchange in Arizona. indybay.org PHOENIX, August 18, 2025 — The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an emergency injunction today blocking the Trump administration from handing Oak Flat over to a private mining company while three lawsuits challenging the land exchange proceed. Without the injunction, the public lands about 40 miles east of Phoenix were expected to be transferred Tuesday to Resolution Copper, a subsidiary of multinational mining companies Rio Tinto and BHP.
(2025-08-24). Pielke Jr. Takeover of the IPCC. wattsupwiththat.com There's an old saying in science: extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. The new IPCC, sadly, seems content to settle for extraordinary press releases. The public deserves better. It's time to ask, loudly, whose interests are really being served by this shift—and to demand a return to genuine scientific skepticism before the last shreds of credibility are gone for good.
(2025-08-24). "None of this is really new" indybay.org In my work, I often move between spaces of community and spaces of justice, and that's challenging. It's similar to working parents who feel like they're failing both at home and at work. And of course, you always have to switch codes and language. But no matter where I am, I always follow a guiding star, an overarching goal, and that is fighting for my community.
(2025-08-24). Science in lockstep. indybay.org Anyone who violates these fundamental ideological assumptions will not receive a doctorate. I personally know two very intelligent people who criticized profit maximization and compound interest in their doctoral theses. The result: both dissertations were rejected by their university supervisors. That was the end of their academic careers.
(2025-08-24). Worldview in scientific garb. indybay.org Most university economists will say: I am free to think, say, and teach what I want; we have academic freedom. That is true. But only for those who have made it into the system, who have submitted to the basic assumptions in advance.
(2025-08-24). Sunday 8/31: 55th Chicano Moratorium. indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose…
(2025-08-24). Climate advocates demand that Newsom, Legislature stop selling out to Big Oil. indybay.org "Lawmakers promised a legislative session focused on affordability, yet what we have seen is a commitment to the status quo with more profits for polluters while communities continue to bear the steep health and financial costs of pollution," said Raquel Mason, Senior Legislative Manager of the California Environmental Justice Alliance.
(2025-08-24). Activists unfurl banners calling on Newson to stand up to Big Oil, stop oil drilling expansion. indybay.org Two of the oil industry-backed bills moving through the session this year — AB 881 and SB 614 —are expected to be heard in the Appropriations Committee soon…
(2025-08-24). Net Zero Rebellion Growing in Australia. wattsupwiththat.com Three state branches of Australia's main opposition party have voted to dump Net Zero.
(2025-08-24). Saturday 11/8: Foothill Radical Zinefair. indybay.org North San Juan Community Center – 29190 Ca-49. Roughly 25 minutes north of Nevada City.
(2025-08-24). Indonesia turns down ear-splitting 'haram' street parties. geo.tv 
People cover their ears as a truck mounted with a tower of subwoofers drives past. — AFP/FilePeople in an Indonesian village watched as a tower of loudspeakers mounted on a truck rumbled through their usually serene home, blasting a thumping bass loud enough to crack…
(2025-08-24). Ukraine drone attacks spark fires at Russia's Kursk nuclear plant, Novatek's Ust-Luga terminal. geo.tv 
The Kursk Nuclear Power Plant outside the town of Kurchatov, in the Kursk Region, Russia. — Reuters/FileDrone attacks slashes 50% operational capacity of plant's unit three.Radiation levels site, surrounding area remain within normal limits.No injuries, blaze promptly…
(2025-08-24). Sunday 8/24: Hikers for Palestine: Walk in Solidarity, Walk for Water. indybay.org Strawberry Creek Park, 1250 Addison Street, Berkeley.
(2025-08-24). Monday 9/1: Santa Cruz Labor Day Protest. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz…
(2025-08-24). US sacks intelligence chief after Iran attack assessment. jagonews24.com US defence secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon's intelligence agency chief, just weeks after a White House rebuke of a review assessing the impact of American strikes on Iran.
(2025-08-24). BSF apprehends senior Bangladeshi cop, claim Indian officials. jagonews24.com The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday evening apprehended a senior officer of the Bangladesh Police while he was attempting to illegally enter Indian territory in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, the country's top government officials claimed.
(2025-08-24). Bodies of women, child among 4 recovered from Buriganga. jagonews24.com Police have recovered four bodies, including those of two women and a child, from the Buriganga River in Dhaka in a single day. The deceased are a four-year-old child, two women, and a man. Their identities have not yet been confirmed.
(2025-08-24). EC orders submission of ballot box inventory by Aug 25. jagonews24.com The Election Commission (EC) has ordered field officers to submit the inventory of ballot boxes by August 25. At the same time, it has directed field offices to clear their godowns.
(2025-08-24). Two suspected robbers beaten in Patuakhali, one dies. jagonews24.com Two individuals accused of robbery were beaten by locals in Patuakhali early Sunday, leaving one dead. The incident occurred in the Kashipur Bazar area of Bauphal Upazila.
(2025-08-24). Pakistan deputy PM seeks forward-looking ties with Bangladesh. jagonews24.com Pakistan has expressed interest in building a cooperative and forward-looking relationship with Bangladesh. The statement was made by Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, during a reception held in Dhaka on Saturday (24 August).
(2025-08-24). Dhaka, Islamabad sign one agreement, five MoUs. jagonews24.com One agreement and five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed between Dhaka and Islamabad following a meeting between Md Touhid Hossain, Foreign Affairs Adviser to the interim government, and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar.
(2025-08-24). NCP withdraws expulsion order against Sarwar Tusher. jagonews24.com The National Citizen Party (NCP) has withdrawn its expulsion order against Joint Convener Sarwar Tusher.
(2025-08-24). Trump's D.C. Takeover Is Scaring Immigrant Parents Out of Taking Kids Back to School. theintercept.com 
Washington, D.C.'s large immigrant population is facing a reign of terror: Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have flooded neighborhoods with large Latino populations, imposing checkpoints and hanging a threat over families' heads as kids and parents prepare to go back to school next week. | Instead of worrying about having the right notebooks for the school year, many families are now afraid of getting detained by ICE on their way to school drop-off and pickup, three school staff members and local organizers told The Intercept. Teachers claim that the D.C. school system has been unhelpful, treating th…
(2025-08-24). Fighting The Trump Administration's 'Unchecked Power' To Deport Noncitizen Students. thedissenter.org 
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(2025-08-24). Stolen Time, July 2021. indybay.org Eternal growth, maximum profit, and rising share prices are the lifeblood of the economy. Without them, it immediately begins to crumble. The climate crisis reveals that growth programmed for infinity will amount to the destruction of the planet in the medium rather than the long term.
(2025-08-24). CNA Kaiser San Rafael Nurses and Supporters Rally & Protest Layoffs and Use of AI. indybay.org CNA NNU Kaiser nurses and supporters rallied against the layoff of 41 nurses in San Rafael and the use of AI to eliminate nurses and healthcare workers…
(2025-08-24). Convicted felon Trump's White House expands attack on the Smithsonian Institution. indybay.org The above green ticket, is a Ticket to Donald J. Trump's 2021 Senate impeachment trial (front and reverse)…
(2025-08-24). HUD's new english only policy may negatively effect Bay Area, Public Housing Authorities. indybay.org Does The Statue Of Liberty Only Embrace People Who Speak English? Whatever Happened To Freedom Of Speech?>
(2025-08-24). Trump and the US Are Paying the Price for Racism and Denial. indybay.org The pathological narcissist and distractor-in-chief followed his authoritarian playbook of lies, obscenities, threats, and insults and never prepared US communities for these earth-shaking migrations! Prices rise, employment plummets, and trust disappears! Trump must not be allowed to finish his second term!
(2025-08-24). Wednesday 9/24: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2025-08-24). Saturday 8/23: All Out for Palestine. indybay.org Ocean at Water St. Santa Cruz…
(2025-08-24). Tuesday 8/26: Healthcare in America: The Reality of Medicaid Cuts & Medical Debt in Our Broken System. indybay.org ZOOM RSVP: redwine-blue.zoom.us/meeting/register/11……
(2025-08-24). As CEO Compensation Soars, Everyone Else Gets Left Behind. truthout.org The gap between CEO compensation and median worker pay at Starbucks hit 6,666 to 1 last year. In other words, to make as much money as their CEO made in 2024, typical baristas would've had to start brewing macchiatos around the time humans first invented the wheel. Starbucks is the worst offender, but jaw-dropping gaps are the norm among America's leading low-wage corporations. |
(2025-08-24). Resisting Australia's Role in US Space Domination. counterpunch.org The Milk Way Galaxy is on full display as it passes by a ground-based electro-optical deep-space surveillance telescope located on White Sands Missile Range—the location of Detachment 1, 20th Operations Group and their space surveillance mission, March 29, 2017 in New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. David Salanitri) The Milk Way Galaxy is on […] | To read this article, log in
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(2025-08-24). Ancient Iran's Paradise Pleasure Gardens: Unimaginable Beauty and Opulence. juancole.com By Peter Edwell, Macquarie University (The Conversation) — Some of the most enduring ancient myths in the Persian world were centred around gardens of almost unimaginable beauty and opulence. The biblical Garden of Eden and the Epic of Gilgamesh's Garden of the Gods are prominent examples. In these myths, paradise was an opulent garden of …
(2025-08-24). Velayati Describes Caucasus as Iran's Security Buffer. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, emphasized that the Caucasus has historically functioned as a strategic security buffer for Iran, a role it has played since the time of Cyrus the Great.
(2025-08-24). Araqchi Pays Tribute to Doctors, Healthcare Workers amid Challenges. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, on National Doctors' Day and Avicenna's birth anniversary, praised physicians for their sacred mission of healing not only bodies but also the soul, highlighting their sacrifices in crises and wars.
(2025-08-24). A triangle with only two sides: Trump's move with Zelensky in favor of Putin. strategic-culture.su
(2025-08-24). Quando a vodca foi considerada ´item de luxo ª pela ONU, apenas para asfixiar a Coreia economicamente. strategic-culture.su
(2025-08-24). Saturday 8/23: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Aftermath" indybay.org
(2025-08-24). My Trip to Hiroshima, 80 Years Later. counterpunch.org
(2025-08-24). LIVE: Israel pounds Gaza; protesters across globe denounce Gaza City famine. aljazeera.com People protest around the world as Israel continues push to seize Gaza City where famine has been declared.
(2025-08-24). Week in Pictures: From Israeli-made famine in Gaza to wildfires in Spain. aljazeera.com
(2025-08-24). North Korea's Kim oversees test-firing of new air defence missiles. aljazeera.com Report comes a day before US President Donald Trump's summit with his South Korean counterpart, Lee Jae-myung.
(2025-08-24). Pakistan FM holds talks with Bangladeshi officials during 'historic' visit. aljazeera.com Pakistan and Bangladesh are expected to sign several agreements, including on trade as the two nations move closer.
(2025-08-24). Scuffles, arrests as protesters across UK rally against asylum hotels. aljazeera.com Protesters met with counter-demonstrators, prompting scuffles, including in Bristol and Liverpool.
(2025-08-24). Barcelona defeat Levante with thrilling comeback in La Liga. aljazeera.com Reigning Spanish League champions recovered from a two-goal deficit to pull off a stunning comeback against Levante.
(2025-08-24). Newcastle vs Liverpool: Premier League — team news, start time and lineups. aljazeera.com Liverpool arrive in Newcastle eyeing three Premier League points and the home side's wantaway striker Alexander Isak.
(2025-08-24). Drug Trafficking on the Dark Web | True Crime Reports. aljazeera.com Ross Ulbricht built an empire in the shadows where drugs, weapons, and stolen secrets flowed freely.
(2025-08-24). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Aug. 17-Aug. 23). ecns.cn A grand celebration was held in Lhasa, capital of Xizang Autonomous Region Thursday, to mark the region's 60th founding anniversary.
(2025-08-24). Steps taken to boost domestic consumption. ecns.cn China will take multipronged steps, including fiscal, tax and financial policies, to unleash greater domestic demand potential, the State Council — the country's Cabinet — said on Friday.
(2025-08-24). Shared wartime history unites nations, envoy says. ecns.cn Eighty years after China and the United States fought side by side in World War II, Beijing's top envoy in Washington said that the two countries must draw on their shared wartime history and recommit to peaceful coexistence and practical cooperation.
(2025-08-24). Xi to chair SCO summit in Tianjin. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping will get together with leaders of more than 20 countries and 10 international organizations at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit to work out a development blueprint for the international organization, consolidate consensus on cooperation and promote a much closer SCO community with a shared future, a senior diplomat said.
(2025-08-24). Trump administration to vet all 55 million U.S. visa holders. ecns.cn The Trump administration said Thursday it is reviewing all 55 million foreign nationals holding U.S. visas, warning that any violations could trigger immediate revocation and deportation. The State Department stressed visa holders are under "continuous scrutiny," including for overstays, criminal activity, threats to public safety or links to terrorism.
(2025-08-24). Xi arrives in Lhasa for celebrations of 60th founding anniversary of Xizang autonomous region. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping, who led a central delegation, arrived in Lhasa, capital of Xizang Autonomous Region, on Wednesday, to attend activities in celebration of the region's 60th founding anniversary.
(2025-08-24). Xi stresses building new modern socialist Xizang. ecns.cn Xi stressed that Xizang must fully implement the Party's policies for the governance of Xizang in the new era, remain committed to the underlying principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability, fully and faithfully apply the new development philosophy on all fronts, and solidly advance high-quality development.
(2025-08-24). Robot chefs cut costs, boost efficiency. ecns.cn Robot chefs are not a new concept. For example, the Changsha-based restaurant franchise Bawan uses such robots in its outlets. So far, Bawan has opened over 500 outlets, which have all deployed self-developed robots to cook food. According to its official website, these have now been updated to the third generation.
(2025-08-24). AIGC set to reshape select industries. ecns.cn Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc is doubling down on artificial intelligence-powered video generation models, as fast-growing AI-generated content is reshaping the landscape of short video, film, animation and advertising industries.
(2025-08-24). 12 dead, 4 missing after bridge collapses in Qinghai. ecns.cn Twelve people have been confirmed dead and four remain missing as of 6 pm Friday due to a steel cable failure at a bridge construction site in Northwest China's Qinghai province earlier in the day.
(2025-08-24). Beijing slams Washington's treatment of Chinese students. ecns.cn China blasted the United States on Friday for frequent discriminatory, politically-motivated, and selective law enforcement against Chinese students, vowing to continue to take measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its citizens traveling to the U.S.
(2025-08-24). 'Sky Roads' trace Xizang's journey from isolation to modernity. ecns.cn Today, trunk railways crisscross Xizang, with bullet trains in operation. Highways link the region to the rest of the nation and extend all the way to its villages. All towns across Xizang now enjoy full 5G coverage. With its civil aviation system seamlessly integrated, an "Air Silk Road" has also taken shape.
(2025-08-24). Only Liars And Manipulators Say Gaza Isn't Starving. thealtworld.com 
Israeli news outlet Haaretz has Haaretz reporters were taken by doctors on video tours of hospitals in Gaza, conducting interviews with numerous medical personnel and obtaining many photos of civilians showing signs of extreme starvation. Throughout the report we encounter story after story of severely emaciated childre…
(2025-08-24). will never leave Gaza. War is part of the classic authoritarian. haaretz.com
(2025-08-24). Netanyahu is counting on Hamas to refuse his demands for deal, so takeover can begin. haaretz.com As the Israeli delegation departs for Cairo this week, Netanyahu, fearing Smotrich, Ben-Gvir and elections, will prevent Israel from showing any flexibility and continue piling on various demands to disrupt the negotiations…
(2025-08-24). Israel and the occupied territories: Intensification of hostilities threatens to worsen catastrophic humanitarian conditions in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). Ethiopia: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org Staying Humanitarian in a World That Won't Stand Still…
(2025-08-24). ICRC response in Southern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org 15 July to 15 August 2025…
(2025-08-24). Joint statement: DIRCO and ICRC call for stronger political commitment to uphold IHL across Africa. icrc.org Pretoria, 19 August 2025…
(2025-08-24). Afghanistan: summary of operational facts and figures, January to June 2025. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). Afghanistan: protection of vulnerable communities through cash-for-work projects. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). Classification of the armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). Colombia – Calls to action. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). Colombia: decent detention conditions are still a long way off. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). Colombia: the impact of armed conflicts on children. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). Colombia – Victims/survivors of sexual violence: Invisibility and a lack of protection. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). Disappearance: the pain of not knowing – Colombia. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). Georgia / South Ossetia: Home is where hope dwells. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). Health care: another casualty of the armed conflict – Colombia. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). How the ICRC helps sustain life in Armenia's borderlands: A day with Harutyun Harutyunyan. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). Iran: Sixth training course to manage health in emergencies held in Tehran. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). To protect humanitarians is to protect communities: World Humanitarian Day 2025. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). South Sudan: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). Stop putting targets on aid workers' backs. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). ICRC president: "If states invest in defence, they must also budget for international humanitarian law" icrc.org
(2025-08-24). Philippines: ICRC president highlights need to make international humanitarian law a political priority to support peace and stability. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). Philippines: States in Asia Pacific region commit to greater support for rules of war during regional conference. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). ICRC president: The next 76 years of the Geneva Conventions will be shaped by the choices leaders make today. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). ICRC president: "International humanitarian law only as strong as leaders' will to uphold it" icrc.org
(2025-08-24). "A grave betrayal of humanity" : Abhorrent attacks on aid workers must stop. icrc.org
(2025-08-24). What does famine look like in Gaza? independent.co.ug 
GAZA, PALESTINE | Xinhua | A UN-backed report released on Friday confirmed famine in parts of the Gaza Strip, marking the first officially declared famine in the Middle East and raising alarms about worsening humanitarian conditions in the war-torn coastal enclave and possible political repercussions. How severe is the famine in Gaza? Could the UN report …
(2025-08-24). Mali to battle host Angola in AfroBasket final debut. independent.co.ug 
LUANDA, Angola | Xinhua | Mali edged past Senegal 88-80 in the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket semifinal here on Saturday, reaching the final for the first time to face host and 11-time champion Angola. Although Mali fell 80-70 to Senegal, last edition's third-place third place finisher, in the group phase, the semifinal rematch began with a …
(2025-08-24). Reigning champion Senegal eliminates co-host Uganda in CHAN quarterfinals. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Co-host Uganda has been eliminated in the quarterfinals of the ongoing CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Saturday. Oumar Ba netted the lone goal after 62 minutes, silencing the Ugandan fans at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala as Senegal secured a 1-0 victory. The host had been a constant …
(2025-08-24). Tariffs can't stop U.S. debt woes, could make them worse. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | America's gross federal debt has surged past 37 trillion U.S. dollars, a milestone reached earlier this month and five years sooner than pre-pandemic forecasts. Washington is now adding roughly 1 trillion dollars every five months, swelling a debt snowball that already costs nearly 1 trillion dollars a year …
(2025-08-24). Telling Uganda's medieval stories. independent.co.ug 
Kyambogo University to host project on perspectives on both Ugandan and medieval literature LITERATURE | MADELINE BIRGE | When the late Ugandan scholar Pio Zirimu coined the term orature to describe the oral literary tradition of Africa, he created an opening for medieval scholars to connect sub-Saharan African oral literature to the global medieval canon. Medieval …
(2025-08-24). Turkish First Lady Warns of Gaza "Children's Cemetery" in Plea to Melania Trump. moderndiplomacy.eu Turkey's First lady, Emine Erdogan has urged U.S. First Lady Melania Trump to speak out on behalf of the Palestinian children suffering amid the war in Gaza. In a letter published by the Turkish Presidency, Erdogan praised Trump's previous advocacy for children impacted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called upon Melania to "extend the …
(2025-08-24). Condemned, not Cured: The plight of Institutionalized Honor. moderndiplomacy.eu "No one is more arrogant toward women, more aggressive or scornful, than the man who is anxious about his virility." — Simone de Beauvoir We live in a society where women's personal sovereignty is seen as a threat to male supremacy and androcentrism. At the end of July 2025, an egregious video was circulating …
(2025-08-24). Oil Diplomacy as a Possible Geostrategic Tool in China's U.S. Policy. moderndiplomacy.eu The international oil market is grappling with a persistent oversupply, driving sustained downward pressure on prices. By 2025, global energy systems are operating with significant overcapacity. OPEC+, aiming to regain market share, agreed in July to raise output by 548,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August, exceeding expectations, with a similar increase possible in September. …
(2025-08-24). Japan-Africa: Indivisible Knot for Accelerating Trade and Development. moderndiplomacy.eu Japan has one combined distinctive goal on the African agenda—investment, trade, and development. This was indicated explicitly in most all speeches and presentations at the three-day development conference, from August 20 to 22, in Japan, attended by African leaders and top-level entrepreneurs, where Tokyo offered a multifaceted agenda as an alternative to other key players …
(2025-08-24). 3 Coins That Will Give You Triple What Ripple (XRP) Will in 2025. moderndiplomacy.eu Many investors are seeking a significant opportunity in the cryptocurrency market that will allow them to earn tremendous profits. Ripple (XRP) has been the topic in the news recently, as it is a requirement for cross-border transactions and CBDCs. However, the chance of huge returns declines as XRP's market cap grows and its price stays …
(2025-08-24). The Security Risks of Afghan Instability. moderndiplomacy.eu The instability of Afghanistan has again become the focus of the international discourse not as the local issue but as a global crisis on the rise. In fact, the Afghan Taliban regained power in 2021. Since then, the nation has steadily fallen into unrestrained anarchy that provides a breeding ground for extremist organizations, drug dealers, …
(2025-08-24). Israel continues aid obstruction, kills dozens in Gaza camps. newarab.com 
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(2025-08-24). Israel kills scores in Gaza as Katz threatens total destruction. newarab.com 
On Saturday morning, Israeli forces killed at least 34 Palestinians across Gaza, with eight of them queuing up to urgently see…
(2025-08-24). Amnesty demands Israel stop Gaza assault after famine declared. newarab.com 
Amnesty International has called on the
(2025-08-24). Israel bars doctors from entering Gaza after giving testimony. newarab.com 
Israel's American physician Dr. Mimi Syed and Dr. Catherine Le Scolin-Quere from France were set to return to Gaza this week on Thursday to volunteer in hospitals amid the famine caused b…
(2025-08-24). Israeli attacks force 60 desalination plants to shutter in Gaza. newarab.com 
Sustained Israeli bombardment across the besieged Gaza Strip has destroyed at least 60 desalination plants in the enclave, making clean water hard to come by for civilians, amid already dire humanitarian conditions and a famine. | International aid group Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) issued a statement confirming the damage to the desalination plants, adding that "Israel is deliberately depriving Palestinians of necessities to life, including food, water and healthcare". | Much of Gaza's essential infrastructure has been partially damaged or destroyed after 22 months of war. | According to MSF, the amount of…
(2025-08-24). Gantz offers political truce to help secure Gaza captives deal. newarab.com 
Israeli former defence minister Benny Gantz on Saturday called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to forge a unity government along with members of the opposition in a bid to help release the captives held in Gaza. | Netanyahu's coalition government depends on support from far-right members who oppose ending the war and making any deal with Palestinian group Hamas. | Gantz, a rival of Netanyahu who nonetheless joined his government in the early days of the war, proposed a temporary coalition that would side-step far-right parties and strike a captive release deal. | "I am here on behalf of the hostages who h…
(2025-08-24). At least 15,600 Gazans in need of urgent medical evacuation. newarab.com 
(2025-08-24). Al-Ahli win Saudi Super Cup as Ronaldo nets 100th Al-Nassr goal. newarab.com 
Al-Ahli beat Al-Nassr 5—3 on penalties to win the Saudi Super Cup final in Hong Kong after a dramatic 2—2 draw on Saturday as Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 100th goal for the losing side. | Portugal forward Ronaldo, 40, opened the scoring in the 40th minute from the penalty spot to reach the milestone after Ali Majrashi was penalised for handball. | Al-Ahli, who won this year's Asian Champions League title, responded in first-half stoppage time through Franck Kessie, who finished low past Al-Nassr keeper Bento after a well-placed pass from new signing Enzo Millot. | Both sides pushed for a winner in…
(2025-08-24). Five Iran police killed in ambush in southeast. newarab.com 
(2025-08-24). Hegseth removes general over Iran strike assessment. newarab.com 
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse will no longer serve as head of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, according to the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly. | The firing is the latest upheaval…
(2025-08-24). Iran, Europeans to meet as snapback sanctions loom. newarab.com 
The Islamic republic suspended cooperation with the
(2025-08-24). Iran says killed six 'terrorists' linked to Israel. newarab.com 
"During an intense exchange of fire with terrorists in Sistan-Baluchistan province, six assailants were killed and two others arrested," official news agency IRNA said, citing a statement from the intelligence se…
(2025-08-24). Israeli charged for plot to kill Attorney General. newarab.com 
(2025-08-24). Nigerian military says its airstrikes killed 35 militants. newarab.com 
Nigeria's military said it targeted militants with precision airstrikes in the country's northeast early on Saturday, killing at least 35 suspected jihadis as the West African country The strikes were launched on four targets in the area of Kumshe in Borno state, near the border with Cameroon, according to Ehimen Ejodame, the spokesperson of the Nigerian Air Force. | Boko Haram, a homegrown group of jihadis in Nigeria, is considered one of the world's deadliest a…
(2025-08-24). Palestinians in Lebanon hand over weapons: What happens next. newarab.com 
The surprise The symbolic but significant event in the Burj al-Barajneh camp in Beirut's southern suburbs comes amid Lebanon's efforts to disarm all militant groups in the country, A small batch of weapons was handed over to the Lebanese army in what was announced a…
(2025-08-24). Sri Lanka ex-president rushed to intensive care after jailing. newarab.com 
"He has to be closely observed and treated for acute dehydration to prevent serious complications," Rukshan…
(2025-08-24). Sudan's South Darfur records 158 cholera deaths since May. newarab.com 
(2025-08-24). Trump may 'do nothing' if Putin, Zelensky fail to meet. newarab.com 
Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that he was "not happy" about a Russian strike Thursday that hit a US-owned factory in Ukraine "and I'm not happy about anything having to do with that war." | But he said he wanted to see whether Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky would meet fi…
(2025-08-24). Trump says he'll keep extending TikTok shutdown deadline. newarab.com 
President Donald Trump is calling national security and privacy concerns Congress approved a U.S. ban on TikTok unless its parent company, ByteDance, sold its controlling stake. | But Trump has so far extended the deadline three times during his second term — with the next one coming up on Sept. 17. | "We're gonna watch the secur…
(2025-08-24). Two Dutch teens found dead in Istanbul hotel. newarab.com 
Two Dutch teenagers were found dead in their The boys, aged 15 and 17, were deceased when police and paramedics arrived at the hotel where they were staying, in the Fatih district, near Istanbul's
(2025-08-24). UN says attacks by RSF in Darfur killed 89 civilians in 10 days. newarab.com 
(2025-08-24). US Justice Dept releases Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts. newarab.com 
The Justice Department released a transcript on Friday of an interview with Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for recruiting underage girls for Epstein, was interviewed last month by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal lawyer. | The Justice Department released hundreds of pages of transcripts and audio recordings of th…
(2025-08-24). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—1. newleftreview.org In the first instalment of a major contribution to the reconceptualization of a post-capitalist social order, Aaron Benanav marshals insights from a long century of socialist thought and practice—Cabet, Marx, Preobrazhensky, Neurath, Keynes—to lay the theoretical foundations for his own multi-criterial model.
(2025-08-24). Alyssa Battistoni: Situating Freedom. newleftreview.org How might we reimagine freedom on an increasingly turbulent and resource-constrained planet? Charting a course between rival left accounts, Alyssa Battistoni offers a conception inspired by de Beauvoir's Ethics of Ambiguity: a 'situated' freedom, which recognizes natural contingency and centres human agency.
(2025-08-24). Michael Burawoy: Palestine through a South African Lens. newleftreview.org In a draft text sent to NLR before his tragically early death, the sociologist reflects on the reasons for the starkly different outcomes of Afrikaner and Zionist settler colonialisms: in South Africa, a unified democratic republic, with all its problems; in Israel, ongoing war.
(2025-08-24). Michael Levien: Michael Burawoy. newleftreview.org Intellectual reconstruction of the work of Michael Burawoy, from globe-spanning analysis of production regimes—post-colonial, advanced capitalist, state socialist—to theoretical dialogues with Polanyi, Bourdieu and Du Bois.
(2025-08-24). NLR Editors: Michael Burawoy: 1947—2025. newleftreview.org The well-travelled life and consistently lucid, radical thought of global labour's great comparative ethnographer—and social theorist.
(2025-08-24). Roberto Schwarz: Political Polyphonies. newleftreview.org Interview with the Brazilian critic and theorist on the literary and political ideas informing his epic play, Queen Lira. A volatile cacophony of voices disputing his country's path, from Dilma's impeachment to Bolsonaro's rise and Lula's unexpected return.
(2025-08-24). Zhang Yongle: Reconfiguring Hegemony. newleftreview.org A view from China of the battle for America's ideological soul, pitting Trump, home-grown nemesis of Western liberal democracy, against Francis Fukuyama, subtlest philosopher of its world-historical triumph. Are these contrasted figures two manifestations of the same hegemonic principle?
(2025-08-24). Is Beijing's South China Sea Narrative Fake News? thinktank.pk In an article published on August 24, 2025, by China Daily (a state-owned English-language newspaper), titled "Joint efforts needed for stability, prosperity in South China Sea," the piece promotes China's territorial claims in the South China Sea while criticizing external powers and rival claimants like the Philippines. Overview of the Article The article, sourced from …
(2025-08-24). Germany: Think Tank Reveals 34% Worry About Job Security. thinktank.pk As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries worldwide, a recent survey reveals that 34% of Germans are worried about losing their jobs to automation, highlighting a growing unease in Europe's largest economy. Conducted by YouGov for the German Press Agency (dpa) in mid-August 2025, the study underscores the complex relationship between technological progress and workforce concerns, …
(2025-08-24). Think Tank : How Japan's Resilience Can Shape Global Futures. thinktank.pk In a compelling address at the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) conference in Tokyo, Harada Takeo, CEO and Chairman of the Institute for International Strategy and Information Analysis (IISIA), positioned Japan as a global role model for tackling pressing international challenges. Speaking at the University of Tokyo's Hongo Campus, the former diplomat …
(2025-08-24). Perth Scorchers Crush Pakistan Shaheens by 48 Runs. thinktank.pk In a thrilling semi-final clash at the Top End T20 Series in Darwin on August 24, 2025, the Perth Scorchers outclassed the Pakistan Shaheens by 48 runs at Gardens Oval. This defeat marked the Shaheens' second consecutive semi-final loss in the tournament, following their exit against the Adelaide Strikers last year. Powered by Nicholas Hobson's …
(2025-08-24). Statement of the 18th Forum of the World Association for Political Economy (WAPE). unitedworldint.com 
11 points for a peaceful, just, prosperous and happy multipolar world. The World Association for Political Economy (WAPE) held its 18th annual forum in Türkiye, hosted by Yeditepe University. The theme of the Forum, held on August 6—8, was "Multipolarity in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities in Political Economy". Speakers from across dozens of …
(2025-08-24). Richmond Library in Port Richmond reopens after monthslong closure. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Richmond library in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood reopened this week after being closed for months. | It shuttered in December after a Now, the roof has been rebuilt, the ceiling has been replastered and the heating and air c…
(2025-08-24). Lower Providence Township residents free from toxic water, conservation orders after Audubon Water acquisition. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
(2025-08-23). Why it took Palestinians starving for many to finally admit Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Why has starvation been so crucial in getting some to finally admit Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, as compared to deadlier atrocities? The answer lies in the dehumanization of the Palestinian people and the desire to find "innocent" victims.
(2025-08-23). Lord, help and forgive us all/ By Reverend Andrew Ashdown. voicesfromsyria.com Andrew Ashdown 18h ∑ The genocide and ethnic cleansing continues in Gaza and the West Bank while the world watches and does nothing. I have lost all confidence that words or people of conscience will make the slightest difference to the outcome whilst our leaders and those with power and ability to make a difference have …
(2025-08-23). 70 Palestinian students admitted to Canadian universities are trapped in Gaza. We need Canada to defend our right to education. mondoweiss.net 
Reem Hamadaqa is among 70 Palestinian students accepted into Canadian graduate programs who are unable to leave Gaza due to the Israeli siege and genocide. The students are calling on the Canadian government to defend their right to education.
(2025-08-23). Terrorist pots and pans banned from Gaza protest. skwawkbox.org 
Proscription of kitchen implements soon to follow? The Met Police banned demonstrators taking part in last night's anti-genocide protest outside the embassy of fascist Israeli ambassador Tzipi Hotovely from bringing pots and pans to the protest, apparently on the basis that the noise might stop the embassy from carrying on its usual genocidal — and …
(2025-08-23). Classified IDF Intel Reveals 83% of Palestinians Killed in Gaza Are Civilians. scheerpost.com
(2025-08-23). Doctors say Israel testing new, banned micro-cube shrapnel and heavy metal weapons on Gaza civilians. skwawkbox.org 
Bombs then marketed as 'battle-proven' as genocidal regime profits from its maimed and murdered victims The Israeli military is using at least two new types of weapon on civilians in Gaza, one designed to maximise deaths and injuries over the maximum area and the other to leave behind only minute chemical traces in its shrapnel …
(2025-08-23). Famine Officially Declared in Gaza After 2 Years of Near-Total Israeli Blockade. scheerpost.com Displaced Palestinians receive food from charitable Tekiya during Ramadan in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip. Ashraf Amra, CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/i…, via Wikimedia Commons In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay …
(2025-08-23). Video: music teacher teaches Gaza kids to harmonise to the sound of Israeli drones. skwawkbox.org 
"In these moments, we forget the war" — heartbreaking and inspiring A music teacher in Gaza is teaching children how to harmonise over the sounds of the Israeli spy and bomb drones that constantly infest the air over Palestinian civilians, as a way to lift their minds out of the horror of war for a …
(2025-08-23). Starmer claims his 50% increase to bus fares has "cut costs for families" skwawkbox.org 
How shameless and out of touch can the 'son of a toolmaker' be? Keir Starmer can't make it to his social media to criticise Israel's confirmed overwhelming slaughter of civilians in Gaza or its use of banned weapons on Palestinian children. He can't resist keeping children hungry in this country, waging war on the poor, …
(2025-08-23). Netanyahu Remains Unmoved By Israel's Lurch Toward Pariah Status. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Israel's conduct in Gaza increasingly risks turning the state into a pariah . | Whereas world leaders initially rallied around Israel after the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre by …
(2025-08-23). In Gaza, Even the Cost of a Grave Has Become a Luxury. truthout.org As we live in Gaza under the fear of rockets and Israeli bombardment, and with looming threats of an invasion by the Israeli government in full view of the world, in our markets, residents are fighting yet another war — one against soaring prices. It is a war that has drained pockets, exhausted people, and turned daily life into a burden no less cruel than the bombing. The calls of street vendors… |
(2025-08-23). Dutch FM quits over Israel sanctions deadlock. jagonews24.com Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp has resigned after failing to secure cabinet support for additional sanctions against Israel over its military onslaught in Gaza…
(2025-08-23). Exclusive: Hamas Offered Major Concessions in New Gaza Ceasefire Proposal. dropsitenews.com
(2025-08-23). "Neighbors Are Buying Gas Masks for Their Toddlers" : Alissa Azar on ICE's Continued Brutality in Portland. itsgoingdown.org 
Over the summer, we've seen people in Los Angeles and across the US mobilize in the face of the ramping up of horrific and violent deportations, as the Trump administration makes a real push for country-wide ethnic cleansing. As we speak, people in Washington DC are seeing their streets flooded with federal law enforcement, as…
(2025-08-23). NJ Rapid Response w/ Links to Participating Groups FightBackBetter Seeks Input to Expand Coverage of Repression by ICE and Other Repressive Forces. fightbackbetter.com 
Spirit of Liberation 201 616-2816 Jersey City / Bayonne Call / TextCosecha X DIRE 1-888-347-3767 (see map) calls only Insta…
(2025-08-23). I Paladini dell'Occidente. globalresearch.ca Anche se non è stato lui direttamente a provocare la guerra tra Russia e Ucraina — preparata e attuata tramite la NATO dalle Amministrazioni Obama e Biden — Donald Trump, in quanto presidente degli Stati Uniti, è al comando della …
(2025-08-23). Close to Two Million Ukrainian Soldiers Dead, Leaked Data Shows. globalresearch.ca The number of KIA (killed in action) in the NATO-orchestrated Ukrainian conflict has long been a point of contention on all sides.
(2025-08-23). US-Led Coalition Commandos Capture and Kill Terrorists in Idlib. globalresearch.ca According to the Syrian state media, a
(2025-08-23). God Is Not Blessing America For Supporting Israel; He Is Cursing America For Supporting Israel. globalresearch.ca Lindsey Graham says God will 'curse' US if it stops supporting Israel.
(2025-08-23). Illusions of Power: Trump's Proposal and the Reality of the Ukraine Conflict. Ruel F. Pepa. globalresearch.ca In recent remarks, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should first meet one-on-one before considering a trilateral summit involving himself. At first glance, this suggestion might sound like an effort at …
(2025-08-23). 'Killing Russians' a Reason to Join NATO — Ukrainian Diplomat. globalresearch.ca Apparently, the Ukrainian army's only "ability" is to "kill," without any relevant tactical or strategic planning.
(2025-08-23). Neo-Nazi Units Kill Retreating Ukrainian Soldiers, Forcing Them to Switch Sides. globalresearch.ca The Kiev regime's deep-rooted connection with Ukrainian WWII-era Nazi organizations is an axiom at this point. Denying this is simply pointless,
(2025-08-23). Ukraine Expands Concessions, but Peace Still a Long Way off. globalresearch.ca The Kiev regime's desperation is so great that authorities are already adopting a discourse of freezing the front line, abandoning the rhetoric of fully recovering lost territories.
(2025-08-23). A coal-fired plant in Michigan was supposed to close. But Trump forced it to keep running at $1M a day. grist.org 
Donald Trump has made several unusual moves to elongate the era of coal, such as giving the industry exemptions from pollution rules. But the gambit to keep one Michigan coal-fired power station running has been extraordinary — by forcing it to remain open even against the wishes of its operator. | The hulking
(2025-08-23). URGENT! Mumia's eyesight endangered! Call in today! iacenter.org August 23, 2025…
(2025-08-23). Putin-Trump meeting: Nothing more than a photo-op. iacenter.org August 20, 2025 Donald Trump came into the White House promising to end the costly, destructive proxy war with Russia in Ukraine on his first day in office. Finally, seven months later, the White House and U.S. corporate media grandly pre-publicized the Aug. 15 meeting in Alaska of Presidents Putin and Trump. The publicity raised great expectations, making it appear that Trump was doing something to end the intense war against Russia that the U.S. and NATO have been waging since the overthrow of a Ukrainian government friendly to Russia in early 2014. Trump brought no new offer to the summit. Despite the publicit…
(2025-08-23). Proxy war in ruins: How U.S. and NATO led Ukraine to disaster. iacenter.org By Gary Wilson August18, 2025 IIn late July anti-corruption protests in Ukraine's major cities forced the regime to reinstate investigations. Is this a symptom of the regime's collapse? August 12. The tides of war in Ukraine have shifted decisively. Russia's military is surging across eastern Ukraine, smashing through heavily fortified lines while the Ukrainian government teeters on the edge of collapse. These developments expose the inherent failure of U.S.-NATO proxy warfare. … From the start, the Ukraine conflict was … a U.S.-NATO project aimed at weakening Russia and expanding imperialist control in Easte…
(2025-08-23). Cuba's president hails Fidel Castro's enduring legacy. iacenter.org August 21, 2025 Fidel Castro (izquierda) y Malcolm X en Harlem, el 19 de septiembre de 1960. Un ejemplo del internacionalismo anticapitalista. On Aug. 13, marking the 99th anniversary of the birth of Commander Fidel Castro, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel highlighted the contemporary importance of the Cuban Revolution's historic leader. In his message, President Diaz-Canel evoked Castro's legacy as "an infinite compendium of lessons" that reflects the tenacity of the revolutionary spirit of the people. Below is an excerpt from President Diaz-Canel: "And We Will Prevail!" Read the full statement at telesurengli…
(2025-08-23). Vigil for murdered Palestinian journalist held in Dallas, Texas. iacenter.org By Alex Colwell August 19, 2025 On August 12, roughly 100 people attended a vigil in Dallas for Anas al-Sharif, a martyred Palestinian journalist murdered by the Zionist regime. Several members of the local Muslim community spoke, giving his last will and testament as well as speaking about their personal encounters with him and joining in prayer for a treasured member of the community. Anas Al-Sharif Five other journalists and camera operators— all employees of Al Jazeera — were also assassinated on Aug. 9 along with al-Sharif by an Israeli airstrike on their tent. Over 270 Palestinian journalists ha…
(2025-08-23). U.S. out of Korea! iacenter.org August 20, 2025 The following information came from Nodutdol's Instagram posts. On Aug. 15, the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japan, thousands of people packed Seoul [South Korea] demonstrations against U.S. bases, war exercises and economic exploitation. Led by the workers of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, the rally denounced the upcoming Ulchi Freedom Shield war games, U.S. exploitation of South Korea through [President Donald Trump's tariffs and attempts to rope Korea into war with China]. On Aug 14, Nodutdol joined organizers from the KCTU and the Progressive Party and on Aug. 15, the…
(2025-08-23). On the anniversary of Rashed Khan Menon's imprisonment, Workers' Party calls for the release of all political prisoners. peoplesdispatch.org 
Menon, 81, president of Workers' Party of Bangladesh (WPB), has been charged with the murder of over 58 anti-quota protestors last year, despite not occupying any administrative position at the time.
(2025-08-23). Notes on the Political Tragedy in Bolivia. orinocotribune.com 
By Atilio Borón — Aug 19, 2025 | The image accompanying this note illustrates the profound changes in the National Assembly of the Plurinational State of Bolivia and the catastrophic nature of the MAS's defeat in the August 17 elections. This marked the end of a cycle that began with Evo Morales' victory in the presidential election of December 2005 and his entry into the Palacio Quemado in La Paz on January 22, 2006. A period, it should be emphasized, during which the electoral hegemony of the MAS was overwhelming, winning a succession of six elections with percentages that, except in one case, soared well…
(2025-08-23). Nuclear Modernity: Reflections on the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. muslimskeptic.com The West has had access to a wide range of entertainment media for decades—anything from Japanese anime to American comic adaptations, with contrasting storylines, characterization, pacing, and even diverging moral outlooks, shaped, of course, by the cultural frameworks that produced them. What is particularly fascinating, however, are the villains of these stories. In Western productions, …
(2025-08-23). Operation Gladio: The Unholy Alliance/ By Anthony Black. voicesfromsyria.com 
Between the Vatican, the CIA and the Mafia, Overview of the book by Paul L. William Original Link Here: Operation Gladio: The Unholy Alliance, by Antony C. Black — The Unz Review On the hot summer morning of Aug. 2, 1980 a massive explosion ripped apart the main waiting room of the Bologna railway station. …
(2025-08-23). Kobe Bryant Movie In The Works At Warner Bros. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) A movie on late basketball legend Kobe Bryant is now in development at Warner Bros. Pictures, Variety reported. The studio has bought a script that focuses on the …
(2025-08-23). Boluarte amnesties hundreds of security forces implicated in human rights abuses in Peru. peoplesdispatch.org Police officers, members of self-defense committees, and Peruvian military personnel who were under investigation or convicted of human rights violations between 1980 and 2000 will benefit from an amnesty law passed days ago.
(2025-08-23). Buffalo's India Walton Has Stark Warning for Democrats: Don't Move to the Center. moguldom.com India Walton says moderating leftist message cost her Buffalo mayoral race, offers lessons for Zohran Mamdani India Walton has a stark warning for progressive Democrats during Donald Trump's second presidency: don't abandon your principles to appease the establishment. The Democratic socialist who shocked New York politics by defeating four-term Buffalo incumbent mayor Byron Brown in …
(2025-08-23). Man Convicted of Murdering New Jersey Pastor is Sentenced to Life in Prison. moguldom.com 
Rashid Ali Bynum killed Eunice Dwumfour in 2023 ambush outside her apartment complex in Sayreville A Virginia man convicted of murdering a New Jersey pastor and city councilwoman outside her home was sentenced to life in prison Monday, bringing closure to a case that shocked the close-knit Nigerian religious community. Rashid Ali Bynum, 31, of …
(2025-08-23). MAGA White House Threatens African American Museum and Other Institutions for Emphasizing Being 'Too Focused on How Bad Slavery Was'. moguldom.com President says Smithsonian is "out of control" for focusing on slavery, launches attorney review of museum content President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on the Smithsonian Institution this week, threatening to unleash attorneys on the museum system for what he called excessive focus on slavery and America's historical failings. The unprecedented presidential assault on the …
(2025-08-23). Federal Judge Rules Against AG Pam Bondi, Tells DOJ That Motion to Unseal Epstein Transcripts is a Diversionary Tactic, Won't Help American Public. moguldom.com Federal Judge Richard Berman delivers scathing rebuke of Trump administration's request to release grand jury materials containing only FBI agent testimony A federal judge delivered a pointed rejection of the Trump administration's request to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury transcripts, calling the Justice Department's motion a "diversion" from the comprehensive files the government already possesses …
(2025-08-23). Shedeur Sanders' Official Depth Chart Placement After Dillon Gabriel Sparks Reaction. moguldom.com Browns rookie quarterback sits fourth on depth chart despite strong preseason debut performance Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders finds himself fourth on the depth chart behind Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel heading into Saturday's preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams, sparking intense fan controversy over the positioning. Despite completing …
(2025-08-23). Five Myths About the Crisis of the Left in Bolivia. orinocotribune.com By Sacha Llorenti — Aug 19, 2025 | I have read with great attention many comrades, people whom I love and respect a lot, simplifying the situation of the crisis of the left in Bolivia. I know that these criticisms come from honest people, born out of genuine concerns and solidarity with the Bolivian people. | However, a series of common points emerge that deserve an explanation, given the unique characteristics of Bolivia, its social movements, and its left. | 1. The fracture of the left is a struggle of personal ambitions
| It is not egos, lack of generosity, or meanness that marked the break between…
(2025-08-23). Russia Expresses Support for Venezuela Amid US Military Threats. orinocotribune.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed his country's unequivocal support for the Venezuelan government and President Nicolás Maduro in the face of growing US threats during a telephone conversation with Vice President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday. He made it clear that his country supports the efforts of the homeland of Bolívar and Chávez "to defend national sovereignty and guarantee institutional stability." | According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Lavrov expressed "solidarity with the Venezuelan government." Meanwhile, the parties confirmed their willingness to "continue strengthening bilateral strat…
(2025-08-23). Venezuela Repatriates 666 Citizens on 4 Flights Amid US Deportation Policy. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( With the program's relaunch last February, nearly 11,000 Venezuelans have returned to their country after enduring hardship and xenophobia abroad, most from the United States. | The flights
| The most recent…
(2025-08-23). What is APEC? peoplesdispatch.org If you look at the news, the media treats the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum more like a gala than a policy forum about regional economic policies. Despite high level meetings having occurred between the government and business interests (i.e., the APEC Business Advisory Committee), despite two senior official meetings having taken place, the …
(2025-08-23). Ukraine: Background to a Proxy War with No End in Sight [Preview]. soundcloud.com Donald Trump met with Vladimir Putin on August 15th. 3 days later, with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, along with the leaders of the major NATO countries. Trump promised that his personal intervention would lead to a quick end to the war, but he has badly misjudged the situation. Brian Becker and Layan Fuleihan discuss the …
(2025-08-23). Ralph Nader: Real Crime Wave in D.C. Is in Trump's White House and K Street Corporate Offices. scheerpost.com Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem joins President Donald Trump to thank the National Guard and law enforcement officers for their service at the U.S. Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility in Washington, D.C., August 21, 2025. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour) | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Ralph N…
(2025-08-23). Washington's Nightmare: Modi and Xi Break the Ice. scheerpost.com Photo Credit: The Cradle | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By MK Bhadrakumar / This week, India and China have taken a great leap of faith in their mutual efforts to incrementally advance the normalization process in thei…
(2025-08-23). Israel lobby group UKLFI investigated over 'vexatious and baseless' threats to silence Palestine support. skwawkbox.org 
The UK lawyer group 'UK Lawyers for Israel' (UKLFI) is under investigation after a formal complaint that it threatened supporters of Palestine with legal action in an attempt to silence or stifle them. The group, which is notorious for using its approach to force a hospital to take down art by Palestinian children and trying …
(2025-08-23). This Is the Kind of Thing … smoothiex12.blogspot.com I was talking about in re: North Korean-Russian relations. Kim honors 101 killed from North Korean Army contingent during the defense and liberation of Kursk Oblast. Watch first 20 or so minutes of this program to see the ceremony.
You can skip the concert ⚪ pretty standard North Korean event. But then there are other things which inevitably change already the North Korean society. It is not just Russian investments, market, technology and other things. North Korea for the first time experienced (visits by K-Pop groups a few years back do not count) a real rock-concert. They DO listen to Shaman and sing…
(2025-08-23). "Trump economic zone" on Lebanese-Palestinian border! tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—In a report on August 21, Axios revealed part of the U.S. President Donald Trump's ambition in South Lebanon according to which the region will be transformed into an investment zone.
(2025-08-23). Over 4.4 million visit Mashhad for major religious event. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Mashhad, the capital of Iran's northeastern Khorasan Razavi province and home to the shrine of Imam Reza (A.S.), has hosted more than 4.4 million visitors over a nine-day period that marked one of the largest religious gatherings of the year.
(2025-08-23). Oil ministry establishes flare gas collection task force. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iranian Oil Minister has established a task force for the collection of flare gases.
(2025-08-23). Foreign investment projects worth over $20b approved by current government. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- From the beginning of the 14th government's incumbency until the end of the past Iranian calendar month Tir (July 22), the Iranian Investment and Economic and Technical Assistance Organization approved 595 foreign investment projects worth $20.379 billion.
(2025-08-23). Iran edge South Korea at 2025 FIVB U21 World Championship. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran beat South Korea 3-2 (31-33, 25-15, 25-22, 22-25, 15-12) in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's U21 World Championship on Saturday.
(2025-08-23). Small, medium-sized industries to add 250MW of electricity to national grid by next March. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Small and medium-sized industries will add 250 megawatts (MW) of electricity to the national grid by the end of current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2026), according to the head of the Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO).
(2025-08-23). Gilan's tourism potential could rival oil revenues, minister says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Saturday that the northern province of Gilan has the capacity to generate revenues on par with oil if investment in tourism infrastructure is prioritized.
(2025-08-23). Title: A Persian handicraft shop bridging China and Iran. tehrantimes.com At least Majid and Massoud Shamaeizadeh are easy enough to tell apart by their voices. The twin brothers, though, are a different story. Not only do they share many same features, but on the day of the interview, they even wore the same shirt and glasses.
(2025-08-23). Wisconsin Youth Sue Utility Regulator for Failing to Consider Climate Crisis. truthout.org On August 9 and 10, a massive storm over southeastern Wisconsin dropped up to 13 inches of rain in just a few hours, sending floodwater gushing downriver and destroying more than 1,800 homes in Milwaukee. The disaster was the second-worst two-day rain event in the United States since 1871. "For years, scientists have warned about what can happen when climate change supercharges extreme… |
(2025-08-23). WUWT Upgrade Coming, Some Downtime Required. wattsupwiththat.com Starting Wednesday, you might see that the website has been switched into maintenance mode and you will not be able to view any new articles or make any new comments.
(2025-08-23). Trump Threatens Chicago With Next National Guard Invasion. truthout.org US President Donald Trump said Friday that Chicago is the next city in his crosshairs for the kind of federal invasion and occupation currently underway in Washington, D.C. — a threat that sparked defiant pushback from officials in the Windy City and beyond. "After we do this, we'll go to another location, and we'll make it safe also," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office… |
(2025-08-23). Black Power Move. dissidentvoice.org 
In late August 1968, one of the largest military protests in American history took place at Fort Hood in Central Texas. You've never heard of it. Why? The year before, on April 4, 1967, Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke out for the first time against the Vietnam War. He was assassinated one year to the …
(2025-08-23). The legacy of Black August lives onSupport Workers World. workers.org 
The month of August holds special meaning for the Black Liberation struggle. This August marks the 406th anniversary of the arrival of the first ship of Africans brought in chains to the shores of the British colony of Virginia in 1619. This August marks 246 years of the enslavement underlying . . . |
(2025-08-23). Belarus' grain harvest past 8m tonnes. eng.belta.by According to the latest data available on 23 August, as much as 8.087 million tonnes of grain including rapeseed has been harvested from Belarusian fields.
(2025-08-23). Belarusian food store chain Belmart opens eighth shop in Georgia's capital. eng.belta.by The shops offer a broad range of dairy products and meat products, confectionery, flour-milling products, alcohol products, tea, honey, and coffee. There are plans to open more shops in various cities across Georgia by the end of 2025.
(2025-08-23). Conversation with Trump, peace plan for Ukraine, predictions, insider information from Lukashenko. eng.belta.by In the run-up to his visit to the People's Republic of China Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko granted an interview to China Media Group. The meeting with reporters did not end then. Belarusian reporters invited the president to continue the conversation.
(2025-08-23). Lukashenko congratulates Belarusian statisticians on professional holiday. eng.belta.by "Your work has always been and remains the foundation for strategic planning and determining key areas of state policy as well as a guarantee of the reliability and transparency of all the information flows in the country," the head of state noted.
(2025-08-23). Spending changes of Belarusians analyzed. eng.belta.by According to the source, the consumption pattern of Belarusian households has changed considerably. Particularly taking into account an increase in wages.
(2025-08-23). Trump's call to Lukashenko seen as possible beginning of new stage in Belarus-USA relations. eng.belta.by "Trump sees Lukashenko as a player one cannot simply step over. Washington understands that Lukashenko represents not only Belarus but also the Union State [of Belarus and Russia]," Viktor Baranets added.
(2025-08-23). WHO Warns Global Warming is Causing Dangerous Heat Stress. wattsupwiththat.com If only there was a way to avoid dangerous daytime temperature extremes.
(2025-08-23). What Do We Know About Zelensky and the Seven Dwarfs Visit to the White House? dissidentvoice.org With the usual qualifier that I could be entirely wrong, my sense is that both the Alaska Summit and Monday's meeting at the White House were reality checks. They revealed that Putin was finally able to convince the "collective Trump" (Gilbert Doctorow's term), that the war in Ukraine did not begin with the Russian invasion …
(2025-08-23). Trump nominates close aide Sergio Gor as next US ambassador to India. geo.tv 
Sergio Gor at a rally for Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden in New York. —Reuters/File
(2025-08-23). New York bus crash kills five tourists returning from Niagara Falls. geo.tv 
The image shows relief and rescue work in progress. — X@AstuteGaba/FileNEW YORK: Five passengers aboard a tourist bus were killed Friday when their driver got distracted and crashed on a New York state highway, police said.The wreck happened 25 miles east of Buffalo as the…
(2025-08-23). India teams up with French firm to build fighter jet engines at home. geo.tv 
Visitors stand next to a prototype of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft , India's most advanced stealth fighter jet, at the "Aero India 2025" air show at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, February 11, 2025. —ReutersIndia is working with a French company to develop and…
(2025-08-23). Pakistan's Chinese missile success pushes US to seek $1bn AIM-260. geo.tv 
F-15EX Eagle II aircraft fired AIM-120 air-to-air missiles, in this image dated January 6, 2023. — X/@usairforceAir Force, Navy jointly seek $1bn for AIM-260 production.Lockheed Martin eyes $30bn boost from missile program.AIM-260 designed for F-22, F-35, F-16, and F-15.ISLAMABAD: …
(2025-08-23). Jeffrey Epstein accomplice says she never saw Trump in 'any inappropriate setting'. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump wears a 'Trump Was Right About Everything!' hat, as he makes an announcement on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 22, 2025. — Reuters Maxwell says President Trump was "never…
(2025-08-23). Hegseth removes head of Pentagon intelligence agency, other senior officials. geo.tv 
(2025-08-23). India's investigator files criminal case against tycoon Anil Ambani. geo.tv 
Anil Ambani, chairman of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, addresses shareholders during the company's annual general meeting in Mumbai, India, September 18, 2018. — Reuters
(2025-08-23). Recordamos a Carolina Saldaña. workers.org 
Originalmente de EE.UU., Caro/Carolina Saldaña, que durante años vivió en México realizando un trabajo de solidaridad local en torno al encarcelamiento de Mumia, falleció el 1 de agosto, causa aún por determinar. Lo que sigue es un homenaje a ella. Carolina Saldaña Recordamos a Carolina Saldaña quien ayudó a difundir . . . |
(2025-08-23). Taiwan's residents reject being Washington's proxy in its war against Socialist China. workers.org The Pentagon's war plans against the People's Republic of China (PRC) have hit a snag. On July 27, Taiwan's residents voted to reject the ruling secessionist Democratic Peoples Party's (DPP) bid to recall 24 opposition Kuomintang (KMT) legislators. The KMT, just as pro-capitalist as the DPP, nevertheless favors continuing dialogue . . . |
(2025-08-23). The Integrated Resource Plan. wattsupwiththat.com I have cited a few examples to show that IRPs also commonly have typos, errors, misstatements, apparent failures of logic and conformance with data, a stubbornness of the utility to confront the reality of non-dispatchable generation, and other flaws. The enormity of these efforts almost demand improvement by having many eyes examine them. A formal process beginning with an application for approval, then having public hearings, making the utility address concerns, and issuing a final order approving the IRP would do a lot of good in this regard. It might expose the energy fabulism of the Sierra Club.[2] I hope it…
(2025-08-23). Trump Admin Kills Massive Offshore Wind Project. wattsupwiththat.com "Americans deserve energy that is affordable, reliable, and built to last — not experimental and expensive wind projects that are proven failures," DOI deputy press secretary Aubrie Spady told the DCNF. "In line with President Donald Trump's Energy Dominance Agenda, Interior is putting an immediate stop to these costly failures to deliver a stronger energy future and lower costs for American families. Like President Trump said, 'the days of stupidity are over in the USA!'" (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Trump Admin Unveils Massive Oil And Gas Lease Expansion Biden Tried To Squash)…
(2025-08-23). Natural Gas Price Trends. wattsupwiththat.com But ignoring COVID and Ukraine, current gas prices are not excessive by historical standards, and therefore cannot explain why electricity prices are so high now.
(2025-08-23). "Wake-Up Call" For Europe… German Professor, Fritz Vahrenholt, On U.S. Climate Report. wattsupwiththat.com German energy expert Prof. Fritz Vahrenholt has weighed in, suggesting its findings could be a crucial "wake-up call" for Europe, especially Germany, to rethink its current climate policies.
(2025-08-23). Soon there will be only wrappers, no products, say bread makers. jagonews24.com Leading biscuit and bread manufacturers have issued a stark warning over the government's proposed increase in VAT on staple bakery items from 5% to 7.5% in the 2025-26 budget, cautioning that the move could force producers to reduce pack sizes or hike prices, hitting low-income households and students hardest.
(2025-08-23). From screen to cringe, stubborn persistence of hated live-action anime remakes. jagonews24.com When Netflix announced a live-action adaptation of Solo Leveling, the smash-hit Korean anime about a powerless monster hunter who becomes humanity's last hope, the internet erupted. Not with cheers, but with groans, memes, and a chorus of "Here we go again."
(2025-08-23). From garbage to grub: Cafés those trade trash for food to transform city. jagonews24.com trash. | On a chilly winter morning in early 2025, the cafe hums with life. Steel plates clink as people tuck into steaming mounds of rice, two spicy vegetable curries, dal, roti, salad, and a tangy pickle on the side. It's a full meal, nutritious, comforting, and completely free… if you've got the right currency: one kilogram of plastic waste.
(2025-08-23). 5 die as tour bus crashes on New York highway. jagonews24.com Five people have died after a tour bus crashed on the New York State Thruway in western New York, according to New York State Police. Police said the group was returning from Niagara Falls…
(2025-08-23). If sent to Bangladesh, I won't mind, says Amartya. jagonews24.com "I hear these days that if you speak Bengali, you are sent to Bangladesh," Sen said on Friday. "Well, if I speak French, will they send me to France? I don't know French, but if they send me to Bangladesh, I won't mind. My ancestral home is in Dhaka."
(2025-08-23). Milestone tragedy: Another student dies after a month. jagonews24.com Another victim of the fatal plane crash into Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Uttara died on Saturday morning, August 23, raising the death toll from the tragedy to 36…
(2025-08-23). 'Peace Prez' Deploys Military To Venezuela, Mexico Washington DC. youtu.be
(2025-08-23). Trump's EPA Delayed Pollution Safeguards Ahead of Deadly US Steel Explosion. truthout.org
(2025-08-23). China, Iran Condemn US Empire's Military Threats Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com
(2025-08-23). ACLU Demands US Court Immediately Order Release Of Journalist In ICE Detention. scheerpost.com
(2025-08-23). Chris Hedges: Israel's Assassination of Memory. scheerpost.com
(2025-08-23). Odiar a Rusia, amar a EEUU: obedecer a la República italiana. strategic-culture.su
(2025-08-23). Por que o embate entre o STF e Trump é uma crise sem precedentes na Nova República. strategic-culture.su
(2025-08-23). Why No Military Intervention Against Israel? Hypocrisy of 'Responsibility to Protect'. thealtworld.com
(2025-08-23). Israeli attacks kill 63 across Gaza as troops push deeper into Gaza City. aljazeera.com Health authorities say eight more Palestinians, including two children, die of starvation after famine declared in Gaza.
(2025-08-23). Tens of thousands of Palestinian children starving in Gaza tent camps. aljazeera.com Somia Abu Naja says her 12-year-old daughter's weight has plummeted to 20kg as extreme hunger grips the Gaza Strip.
(2025-08-23). How can Israel engineer a famine in Gaza in the 21st century? aljazeera.com UN chief Antonio Guterres says famine in Gaza is 'a moral indictment and a failure of humanity itself'.
(2025-08-23). This is what happens when money dies. aljazeera.com Israel has blocked the transfer of currency into Gaza; the result is catastrophic.
(2025-08-23). Is Trump's 'Big Beautiful' spending law the biggest tax cut in US history? aljazeera.com Trump's 2025 law ranks third among tax cuts since 1980 and mainly extends old cuts, making its impact modest for most.
(2025-08-23). Guinea military rulers suspend three opposition parties before referendum. aljazeera.com Move comes as draft constitution is being put to a vote next month, raising fears for democratic transition.
(2025-08-23). Israeli military uproots thousands of Palestinian olive trees in West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli destruction in al-Mughayyir near Ramallah is part of push to forcibly displace Palestinians, researcher says.
(2025-08-23). Japan's Ishiba hosts South Korea's Lee before key Trump summit. aljazeera.com Lee's visit comes two days before his crucial first summit in Washington, DC, with US President Donald Trump.
(2025-08-23). Nigeria says it killed 35 fighters in air strikes near border with Cameroon. aljazeera.com Strikes are latest by the Nigerian military as it battles resurgence of attacks by armed groups in country's northeast.
(2025-08-23). Trump administration seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda. aljazeera.com Abrego Garcia's case remains a flashpoint in US President Donald Trump's anti-immigration crackdown.
(2025-08-23). Oviedo vs Real Madrid: La Liga — teams, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Record La Liga winners Real Madrid head to newly promoted Oviedo with a keen eye on new Los Blancos coach Xabi Alonso.
(2025-08-23). Ronaldo breaks unique record but Al Nassr lose Saudi Super Cup to Al-Ahli. aljazeera.com Cristiano Ronaldo is first player to score 100 goals for four professional clubs but Al Nassr lose final to Al-Ahli.
(2025-08-23). Tottenham stun Man City with 2-0 win in Premier League. aljazeera.com Spurs maintain their winning start to the season but leave Manchester City with yet more questions to answer.
(2025-08-23). Killing by remote control. aljazeera.com Hind Hassan looks at the military tech that is changing the face of modern warfare: drones and AI.
(2025-08-23). Israel's definition of "a combatant is elastic" aljazeera.com "The Israeli government claims that they killed Hamas and other combatants…"
(2025-08-23). The Case Against a Military Intervention to Stop the Gaza Genocide. dissidentvoice.org Have you read "The Case for Military Intervention to Stop the Gaza Genocide"? I don't mind promoting it to you, since I agree with most of it (and also consider most of it to do absolutely nothing to advance any case for military intervention to stop the Gaza genocide). The enormous problem we face is …
(2025-08-23). AUDIO: David Swanson and Paul Haeder Discuss Peace and War. worldbeyondwar.org By Paul Haeder, August 23, 2025 | This is a wide-ranging discussion of matters of peace and war.
(2025-08-23). the Thousands of Jews and Arabs rally in Tel Aviv against Gaza war, hunger. haaretz.com The protest, organized by the umbrella group for Arab citizens of Israel, was scaled back after police capped participation under threat of revoking approval. Demonstrators held images of starving children in Gaza, as a police officer warned: 'What happens in the village will not happen here in Tel Aviv'…
(2025-08-23). Gaza Health Ministry: 61 Palestinians killed, eight of hunger-related causes in past day. haaretz.com According to Gaza's health officials, two of the eight who died of starvation were children, and six others were killed while waiting for humanitarian aid…
(2025-08-23). Why Hamas is backing the Gaza deal with Israel it rejected months ago. haaretz.com Hamas' agreement to a proposal similar to the so-called Witkoff plan, which it had previously insisted on strict conditions for, reflects political pressure from former allies and Gaza's utter destruction and exhausted population. So what does ending the war mean for them?
(2025-08-23). Jerusalem man indicted after asking former chief rabbi for permission to murder attorney general. haaretz.com Chief Sephardic Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef reported on Wednesday that a man approached him seeking a ruling permitting the murder of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. The suspect's detention has been extended until Sunday…
(2025-08-23). In one night, settlers rampaged through three Palestinian communities — leaving one dead. haaretz.com Masked settlers, armed with clubs, emerged in the dead of night, setting cars on fire by igniting their engines. Soldiers who arrived an hour later fired tear gas at the residents who were still struggling to put out the flames…
(2025-08-23). Makhanda: Some Thoughts On a Journey into Poetry, Philosophy, and Memory. moderndiplomacy.eu A memory comes to mind from years ago. I am sitting at a desk in a very cold room on a farm. I was invited to go on a writing retreat situated on a farm outside of Makhanda. Things aren't going so well. I want to write a book on Russia but I am supposed …
(2025-08-23). Poland and the United States: An Alliance for International Stability. moderndiplomacy.eu From NATO's eastern frontier to the energy corridors of the Baltic, the partnership between Poland and the United States has become one of the most strategically consequential alliances of the 21st century. Forged through shared values and hardened by crisis, it's a relationship that transcends party politics in both nations and speaks to a larger …
(2025-08-23). Scientific Concerns Regarding Climate Change. moderndiplomacy.eu "A nation that destroy its soils, destroy itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people." _ Franklin D. Roosevelt Human activities are causing climate change, which is certainly a sad reality. Through our own hands, we are all equally responsible for destroying our motherland, like …
(2025-08-23). Life goes on: Why Pennsylvania lawmakers are in no hurry to make a budget deal nearly two months after the deadline. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania lawmakers are now nearly two months behind in passing a state budget, but the commonwealth isn't grinding to a halt. State employees are still on the job, drivers can still renew their licenses and schools will still open this week. | At the federal level, Congress must pass funding bills to keep agencies open. If they don't, the government shuts down. That's also the case in many other states, like New Jersey, which shut down for three days in 2017. That led to…
(2025-08-23). SEPTA cuts: Riders bid farewell to the No. 12 bus. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? On Saturday, Riders of the No. 12, which runs from 50th Street and Woodland Avenue in West Philadelphia to Second and Spruce streets in Old City, made use of its last runs for errands and social outings, all while they m…