(2025-08-19). US charity: Halt in visas for Gazans will harm wounded children. newarab.com 
US-based charity HEAL Palestine and other rights groups criticised the State Department's decision to stop visitor The State Department said on Saturday it was halting all visitor visas for Palestinians from Gaza while it conducted "a full and thorough" review, after far-right…
(2025-08-19). Rep. Greene: US Should Let Gaza Children in for Medical Treatment, Prosecute Israeli Child Predators. news.antiwar.com Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) said in a post on X on Tuesday that the US should allow wounded children from Gaza to enter the US for medical treatment and should also prosecute Israeli child sex predators. The Georgia representative was referring to a recent State Department decision to block visas for Palestinians from Gaza …
(2025-08-19). Tens of Gaza children to evacuate to UK 'in coming weeks'. newarab.com 
(2025-08-19). Israeli MK barred from entering Australia for 'spreading hate'. newarab.com 
A far-right extremist The provocative politician, Simcha Rothman, has previously referred to Palestinian children in Gaza as "enemies" and called for Israel to totally control the occupied West Bank. He has shown support for
(2025-08-19). Israeli-made famine starving animal companions alongside humans. newarab.com 
In the makeshift displacement camps scattered across 31-year-old Mahmoud Zidan, a Palestinian man from al-Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, shares those precious crumbs with his two cats, Loza and Sahaba, who have followed him across the bombed-out streets ever since Israel's war began last October. | "I put them in a cardboard box…
(2025-08-19). What does Israel's starvation of Gaza do to the human body? electronicintifada.net Dr. Thaer Ahmad explains how catastrophic malnutrition imposed by Israel impacts Palestinians' bodies.
(2025-08-19). Friday 8/22: Stop Starving Gaza – protest at Israel Consulate. indybay.org Israel Consulate – 456 Montgomery…
(2025-08-19). Amnesty: Israel 'deliberately' starving Gaza's Palestinians. newarab.com 
In a report citing testimonies of displaced Palestinians and medical staff who treated
(2025-08-19). Headlines for August 19, 2025. democracynow.org As European Leaders Gather at White House, Trump Says He'll Arrange Zelensky-Putin Meeting, Tens of Thousands Flee Gaza City as Israel Steps Up Bombings Ahead of Planned Invasion, Hamas Agrees to 60-Day Ceasefire Plan That's "Almost Identical" to U.S. Proposal, ISIL-Backed Rebels Kill 52 in Eastern Congo; M23 Suspends Peace Talks with DRC, Texas Democrat Locked in House Chamber for Refusing Round-the-Clock Surveillance by State Troopers, Trump Says He'll Ban Mail-In Ballots and Voting Machines, Citing Advice from Vladimir Putin, Newsmax Will Pay Dominion Voting Systems $67 Million to…
(2025-08-19). Qatar urges a Gaza ceasefire after Hamas' 'positive response'. newarab.com 
(2025-08-19). Despite ceasefire talks, Israel races to expand Gaza control. newarab.com 
Even as international mediation intensifies in pursuit of a The paradox is striking: while diplomats draft proposals in Cairo and Doha, Gaza City's neighbourhoods, Zeitoun, Sabra, and the city centre, are collapsing under artillery fire and airstrikes. | Speaking to The New Arab, local residents in the territory said that the…
(2025-08-19). Silencing the witnesses: Israel's killing of Gaza's journalists. newarab.com 
(2025-08-19). Israeli far-right demand Netanyahu reject Gaza truce offer. newarab.com 
(2025-08-19). Livestream: A genocide, but a military failure. electronicintifada.net We speak to Dyab Abou Jahjah about bringing killers of Gaza journalists to justice. Shahd Abusalama on Gazans trying to survive. UN perpetuates rape hoax and resistance thwarts Israeli army and more.
(2025-08-19). Suspended Green MP tells Al Jazeera NZ must stand on 'right side of history' over Palestine. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch The New Zealand Green Party co-leader suspended over criticising government MPs over a "spineless" stance over Gaza has called for action. Greens co-leader Chlà∂e Swarbrick said in an interview with Al Jazeera that public pressure was mounting on governments to end the Israeli genocide in Gaza. The politician continues to push for…
(2025-08-19). In Israel, protests against war on Gaza are "growing" aljazeera.com "We are seeing a larger and growing number of Israelis resisting the war."
(2025-08-19). UN Military Force Needed To Halt Israel's Assault On Gaza, Tribunal Says. popularresistance.org A group of leading academics, legal experts and human rights advocates have called for the creation of a UN-mandated international military force to stop Israel's 22-month-long war on the besieged Gaza Strip. | In a statement on Monday, Richard Falk, the president of the Gaza Tribunal Project and a former UN special rapporteur, called on the international community to implement the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) principle. | "Law has failed, because it has not been enforced," Falk said at a press conference in Istanbul as he urged the international community to use R2P as a framework for intervention. He noted t…
(2025-08-19). Sri Lankan government fails to condemn Israel's planned seizure of Gaza. wsws.org Notably absent from this month's government statement is any mention of genocide or the ethnic cleansing accompanying the planned takeover of the territory.
(2025-08-19). US is mulling Gaza ceasefire proposal approved by Hamas: White House. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-08-19). Al-Qassam Brigades: We destroyed an Israeli bulldozer D9 on Sunday, August 17, in Gaza City. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-08-19). Israeli air raid on a house in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza: reports. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-08-19). Video Shows Al-Quds Brigades Bombing Israeli Settlements of Be'eri and Shawakida near Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb 
Al-Quds Brigades posted footage showing its fighters bombing the Be'eri and Shawakida settlements near the Gaza Strip with rockets. On the other hand, Al-Quds Brigades announced targeting two Israeli military vehicles in Gaza city with IED explosions, leaving casualties. In turn, Al-Qassam Brigades destroyed an Israeli bulldozer D9 on Sunday, August 17, in Gaza City. At least …
(2025-08-19). Journalist Marwa Muslim was killed by Israel and her body left for 44 days. thecanary.co In one of Gaza City's neighborhoods, the night was heavy, but the home of journalist Marwa Muslim and her brothers remained a small refuge in the heart of the storm. They had nothing but the walls of their home to shelter them from Israel's relentless bombardment. Suddenly, there was an explosion, and the roof collapsed […] | By
(2025-08-19). Hamas accepts Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire proposal to end war on Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Hamas accepted the ceasefire proposal presented by Egypt and Qatar that would pave the way for negotiations on permanently ending the war on Gaza. The ball is now in Israel's court.
(2025-08-19). Israeli Forces Kill 58 Palestinians in Gaza Over 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said on Tuesday that Israeli forces killed 58 Palestinians and wounded 343 over the previous 24-hour period as US-backed Israeli attacks continue across the Strip. The Health Ministry said that the bodies of two other Palestinians killed in previous Israeli attacks were also recovered. "A number of victims are still under the …
(2025-08-19). A socialist perspective for mass student meetings in Australia against the Gaza genocide. wsws.org The IYSSE will be urging students at the meetings to take up a fight for the mobilisation of the working class against the Gaza genocide and the Labor government.
(2025-08-19). Australian Labor government maintains military exports for Israeli war machine. wsws.org The Defence Department has admitted that 31 "active" export permits allow the sale of military-specific items to Israel, giving the lie to Labor's claims that it is not materially supporting the Gaza genocide.
(2025-08-19). To stand with Gaza, solidarity movements must isolate Israel. newarab.com 
The birth of the The world has had a front seat t…
(2025-08-19). Egypt 'ready' to take part in int'l force for post-war Gaza. newarab.com 
Egypt has repeatedly called for Palestinian unity under the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), an umbrella group that dominates the Palestinian Authority but excludes Ha…
(2025-08-19). Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan with 'no changes': official. newarab.com 
But after receiving a new proposal fro…
(2025-08-19). What to know about Israel's planned assault on Gaza City. newarab.com 
Israel's defence minister is expected on Tuesday to green-light military plans for a full-scale assault on the largest city in Emptying the city<...
(2025-08-19). Tarantino moves to London from Israel. Was Gaza war responsible. newarab.com 
(2025-08-19). Egypt, Qatar hand Gaza truce proposal to Hamas ahead of assault. newarab.com 
(2025-08-19). Again and again. indybay.org To the extent that we judge and condemn others and think that they are made of worse stuff than ourselves, we feed the energy that finds its fullest expression in genocide. Sociopathic and narcissistic leaders reflect back to us in extreme form the everyday dehumanization of those we condemn.
(2025-08-19). Sunday 8/17: We Will Not Look Away: Vigil for Grief, Kinship & Refusal in the Face of Genocide. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109…
(2025-08-19). Talk World Radio: Gerta Keller on What Really Killed the Dinosaurs. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about what actually killed the dinosaurs. Our guest, Gerta Keller, is Professor of Paleontology and Geology Emeritus in the Geosciences Department of Princeton University. Her new …
(2025-08-19). "They Kidnapped Me" : L.A. Immigrant Rights Activist Recounts Violent Arrest by Masked Federal Agents. democracynow.org 
Amanda Trebach, a member of the immigrant rights' group Unión del Barrio and an ICU nurse, was monitoring ICE operations in the Los Angeles area when she was targeted and arrested herself. Video of the scene shows masked agents in plainclothes forcing her to the ground and briefly kneeling on her head. "They took me into an unmarked vehicle. They did not read me my rights. They didn't tell me where I was going," says Trebach, who was detained overnight before being released without charges the following evening after an outpouring of community support. She recounts her experience and expla…
(2025-08-19). Media in Hiding From the Most Urgent Questions of the Day. fair.org 
(2025-08-19). Trump rules out US troops but eyes air power in Ukraine deal. newarab.com 
President Donald Trump on Tuesday ruled out sending US troops but envisioned extending US air power as Western nations began hashing out security guarantees for Ukraine before any potential summit with Russia. | Trump, in a flurry of diplomacy aimed at ending the war, brought Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and top European leaders to the White House on Monday, three days after his landmark encounter with Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska. | Trump said President Putin, whom he called in the middle of Monday's talks, had agreed to meet Zelensky and to accept some form of Western security guarantees for U…
(2025-08-19). Iraqi Kurdistan gives jailed journalist more prison time: lawyer. newarab.com 
(2025-08-19). Yemeni killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. newarab.com 
(2025-08-19). Palestine names Annemarie Jacir's 'Palestine 36' for Oscar race. newarab.com 
Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir's new film Palestine 36 has been selected as the Palestinian entry for best international feature film at next year's The historical drama takes place during the Palestinian revolt against British rule in 1936 and follows several characters trying to adjust as their lives are changed by the growing rebellion. | Karim Daoud Anaya plays Yusuf, a young man travelling between Jerusalem and his rural village, while Hiam Abbass — of Succession and Blade Runner 2049 fame – p…
(2025-08-19). France warns Israel after threat to close Jerusalem consulate. newarab.com 
France has threatened a "strong response" if Israeli media recently reported that Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is pressing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to close the consulate in response to French president Emmanuel Macron's A spokesperson for the French foreign ministry said it had not received information about the move but warned that it woul…
(2025-08-19). Sharaa meets US Congress members in Damascus. newarab.com 
The official SANA news agency reported that Sharaa received a delegation of US senators and members of the US House of Representatives.
(2025-08-19). The El Mordjene hunt: Paris chases the banned hazelnut spread. newarab.com 
Trying to buy a jar of "We just received lots of them", the shopkeeper in an alimentation générale shop rue Caplat, near Métro Barbès, told The New Arab in late July, "and they're the cheapest in town, ten euros!" | He knows the product is banned in France, but…
(2025-08-19). US denies intervening in Israeli official's sex crime case. newarab.com 
The US State Department claimed on Monday the American government "played no role" in the release of an Israeli official charged with soliciting sex electronically from a minor. | Alexandrovich faces a felony charge of luring or attempting to lure a child or mentally ill person to commit a sex act "with use of…
(2025-08-19). Jordan reinstates 'conscription' after 'Greater Israel' threats. newarab.com 
Compulsory military service is being reintroduced in The decision was announced by Jo…
(2025-08-19). Civilian flotilla Thousand Madleens to defy Israel's blockade. newarab.com 
(2025-08-19). Lebanon—Israel—US standoff grows over UN peacekeeping force. newarab.com 
Tensions are The United States has also been drawn into the centre of the negotiations ahead of a UN Security Council vote later this month, with reports According to Israel…
(2025-08-19). Lebanon: Captagon factory destroyed after cooperation with Iraq. newarab.com 
(2025-08-19). Calls for World Court to dismiss 'messianic' pro-Israel judge. newarab.com 
A UK-based rights monitor has called on the The Ugandan jurist was the only permanent member of the court to side with Israel in votes relating to its
(2025-08-19). African Union takes up fight to correct Mercator map. newarab.com 
For centuries, Africa has been misrepresented, not just in trade or colonial history, but also on classroom wall maps, which shrink its true size and global significance. | From Rabat to Lagos, students have grown up staring at the famous Mercator projection, a 16th-century design that makes Africa look only a touch larger than Greenland. In reality, the continent is approximately 14 times larger. | On 14 August, the
(2025-08-19). Egypt charges rights lawyer El-Massry with spreading false news. newarab.com 
Egyptian authorities charged prominent human rights lawyer and activist El-Massry, 39, was summoned on Monday to the offices of state security prosecutors where she was questioned for hours before being released on bail of 50,000 Egyptian pounds (about $1,000). | Khaled Ali, a lawyer in her defence team, said the case was linked to posts she allegedly published on…
(2025-08-19). Eismont: Belarus is ready to host meeting between Putin, Zelensky. eng.belta.by Belarus is ready to host a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky if it is needed for peace, Press Secretary of the Belarusian President Natalya Eismont told the Russian newspaper Vedomosti.
(2025-08-19). New BELARUSKI store opens in Baku. eng.belta.by Diplomats from the Belarusian embassy in Azerbaijan took part in the opening ceremony of a new BELARUSKI store in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, BelTA learned from the Belarusian diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan.
(2025-08-19). Belarus delivers 22,600 new apartments in January-July 2025. eng.belta.by In January-July 2025 companies of all forms of ownership built 22,600 | apartments. A total of 2,101,900 square meters of the total area of | housing were commissioned.
(2025-08-19). Belarus, Indonesia keen on stepping up inter-parliamentary dialogue. eng.belta.by According to Vadim Ipatov, Indonesia is Belarus' strategic foreign policy partner.
(2025-08-19). Indonesian official praises Belarusian agricultural machinery. eng.belta.by Agricultural engineering in Indonesia is not as advanced as in Belarus, | Isfhan Taufik Munggaran, Chairman of the bilateral cooperation group | between the People's Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia | and the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, told journalists | following a meeting with Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives | of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus Vadim Ipatov in…
(2025-08-19). Belarusian weather service to install at least five new automatic weather stations. eng.belta.by The National Center for Hydrometeorology, Radioactive Contamination Control, and Environmental Monitoring of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Ministry is getting modernized.
(2025-08-19). Belarusian enterprises showcase innovations at Ecology Expo. eng.belta.by Enterprises affiliated with the Industry Ministry are taking part in | Ecology Expo 2025, the 3rd international specialized ecological | exhibition, in Minsk.
(2025-08-19). Indonesia described as one of Belarus' leading partners in Asia. eng.belta.by Vadim Ipatov said: "Indonesia is one of the leading partners of the Republic of Belarus in the sphere of economy in Asia. We are convinced that our countries can reach a new level of investment cooperation."
(2025-08-19). Trump calls on Zelensky to show ahead of peace talks. eng.belta.by Zelensky "has to show some flexibility also," U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News.
(2025-08-19). Belarus' Yaskevich 2nd at Russian Shooting Cup. eng.belta.by The Belarusian earned silver in the 10m Air Pistol event, scoring 249.5 points, finishing behind Russia's Daria Isakova (251.7).
(2025-08-19). Map of Ukraine and call to Putin: What did Washington summit reveal? eng.belta.by A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Vladimir Zelensky, alongside European leaders, took place in Washington. This was preceded by the bilateral summit of U.S. and Russian leaders in Alaska. The central theme of the negotiations was pathways to resolving the Ukrainian conflict.
(2025-08-19). Ecology Expo 2025 in Minsk brings together over 180 exhibitors from Belarus, abroad. eng.belta.by This year the exhibition is held under the motto "Green Innovations for a Sustainable Future".
(2025-08-19). Preliminary agenda for CIS meeting in Dushanbe announced. eng.belta.by CIS Secretary General Sergei Lebedev has announced the tentative agenda | of the upcoming meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council in Dushanbe to | journalists.
(2025-08-19). 'Trump discovers reality': Expert on significance of Belarus-U.S. presidential phone call. eng.belta.by Now, according to the philosopher, Donald Trump has more or less settled into his role as U.S. president and has begun to take a closer look at other players on the international stage.
(2025-08-19). Belarus highlights importance of keeping land clean for future generations. eng.belta.by Preserving the land clean for future generations is the goal of Belarus-Russia environmental cooperation, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko told the media on the sidelines of the 3rd Ecology Expo in Minsk.
(2025-08-19). Orthodox Christians celebrate Savior of the Apple Feast Day. eng.belta.by Orthodox Christians are celebrating one of the twelve great feasts of the liturgical year — the Transfiguration of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ.
(2025-08-19). Belarus provides assistance on 90 occasions to 34 countries affected by emergency situations. eng.belta.by Since 1999, Belarus has provided assistance on 90 occasions to 34 states affected by various emergencies.
(2025-08-19). Lebedev: CIS leaders exchange phone calls almost weekly. eng.belta.by CIS leaders are constantly in contact with each other, CIS Secretary General Sergei Lebedev told reporters in Minsk on 19 August.
(2025-08-19). Ecotourism, transport, environmental protection in focus of Ecology Expo in Minsk. eng.belta.by The expo will cover a number of topics such as ecological technologies, waste and secondary raw materials, ecotransport, ecoenvironment, ecofood and ecopackaging, ecotourism, ecological education and enlightenment, and other ones.
(2025-08-19). Dugin hails Putin-Trump summit as historic. eng.belta.by Attempts to portray Russia as an outcast have failed, as evidenced by | the Russia-USA summit in Alaska, philosopher Aleksandr Dugin said in the | latest episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube…
(2025-08-19). Belarusian minister elected chairman of CIS Interstate Environmental Council. eng.belta.by Belarus' Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Minister Sergei | Maslyak has been elected Chairman of the CIS Interstate Environmental | Council for the next term.
(2025-08-19). CIS chief has faith in achieving peaceful settlement in Ukraine. eng.belta.by I believe we can achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, CIS Secretary General Sergei Lebedev told the media.
(2025-08-19). WTA rankings: Sabalenka keeps the lead, Sasnovich, Azarenka out of Top 100. eng.belta.by Aryna Sabalenka, who reached the Cincinnati Open quarterfinal, now holds 11,225 ranking points. Poland's Iga ≈öwiƒÖtek, the Cincinnati Open champion, moved up to second place, pushing Coco Gauff of the USA to third.
(2025-08-19). Lebedev: CIS welcomes peace pledge between Armenia, Azerbaijan. eng.belta.by CIS countries welcome the declaration on a peaceful settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan signed in the USA, CIS Secretary General Sergei Lebedev told reporters.
(2025-08-19). CIS to host CIS summit in September. eng.belta.by The meeting of the CIS Heads of Government Council will be held in Minsk on 29 September. We are currently preparing for this meeting, Sergei Lebedev noted.
(2025-08-19). How von der Leyen embraced settler movement. electronicintifada.net EU boss accepted request to welcome land theft advocate.
(2025-08-19). Trump administration shields Israeli official charged with child sex crime. electronicintifada.net Tom Artiom Alexandrovich was arrested in Las Vegas and is accused of attempting to lure a child but was released and left the country.
(2025-08-19). The U.S.-Israeli Guide to Deprivation By Design. dissidentvoice.org 
(2025-08-19). Cancelling the Ethnic Cleansers: Australia Revokes Simcha Rothman's Visa. dissidentvoice.org 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 spat between Israel and Australia suggests that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's often insecure and often …
(2025-08-19). US Human Rights Report on Venezuela Doesn't Pass the Mirror Test. dissidentvoice.org The US State Department's latest Human Rights Report condemns Venezuela for serious abuses. Weaponizing human rights, accusations are selectively applied to serve a destabilization campaign. In this article, a mirror is held up to Uncle Sam to see how well "America the beautiful" holds up to the same charges, while also exposing the role of …
(2025-08-19). Warmongering Astrologers: Sky News and The War Cabinet. dissidentvoice.org Twenty-four-hour news networks have demonstrated that surfeit kills discretion. The search for fillers, distractions, and items that will titillate, enrage, or simply sedate is an ongoing process. Gone are the days when discerning choices were made about what constituted worthy news, an admittedly difficult problem that would always lead to priorities, rankings, and judgments that …
(2025-08-19). Rewarding knowingly illegal conduct — some might say, Israeli terrorism. asiapacificreport.nz Why the recognition of the State of Palestine by Australia is an important development. Meanwhile, New Zealand still dithers. This article unpacks the hypocrisy in the debate. ANALYSIS: By Paul Heywood-Smith The recognition of the State of Palestine by Australia, leading, it is hoped, to full UN member state status, is an important development. What…
(2025-08-19). Palau president calls exclusion of PIF partners a 'missed opportunity'. asiapacificreport.nz By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr says it is "a missed opportunity" not to include partners at next mont's Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders' summit. However, Whipps said he respects the position of the Solomon Islands, as hosts, to exclude more than 20 countries that are not members the regional…
(2025-08-19). Eugene Doyle: Saving Palestine's Marwan Barghouti is our duty. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle Seeing video evidence this week of the physical and psychological mistreatment of the great Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti sickened me. I have written a number of articles about Marwan. Researching and writing builds knowledge and empathy and I am one of those who believes, given the opportunity, he really could be…
(2025-08-19). For a small Charlotte church, selling some land has meant finding its soul. anabaptistworld.org Newell Presbyterian is one of hundreds of declining congregations with underutilized space, excess land, deteriorating buildings and soaring maintenance costs. But these churches are finding that they can stanch their fiscal woes by selling or, in many cases, leasing some of their land and repurposing their properties for affordable housing.
(2025-08-19). The Heat: Trump-Zelenskyy meeting. america.cgtn.com 
Just 48 hours after U.S. President Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Ukrainian and European leaders arrived in Washington, D.C. | President Zelenskyy was joined by key European and NATO leaders for a meeting Monday afternoon at the White House. Ukraine wants to make sure it has direct involvement in a potential peace deal while Russia and Europeans are looking for security guarantees. | To discuss: | Dmitry Babich is a journalist and Russian political analyst. | Anton Fedyashin is an Associate Professor of History at American University who specializes in Russian and European Affairs. | W…
(2025-08-19). China activates flood response in Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei. ecns.cn China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters on Tuesday upgraded the flood control emergency response in Beijing to Level-III and activated a Level-IV response for flood control in neighboring Tianjin and Hebei Province, as heavy rain is expected.
(2025-08-19). Big names roll out benefits measures for delivery employees>. ecns.cn Chinese technology heavyweight Alibaba Group and financial tech company Ant Group announced on Monday the launch of a plan aimed at providing better benefits guarantees and stimulus measures for delivery riders, as part of a broad push to safeguard the rights and interests of riders.
(2025-08-19). 'Nihao! China' tourism promotion wows Boston. ecns.cn The China National Tourist Office New York held a "Nihao! China" Tourism Promotion Reception on Tuesday at New England Conservatory in Boston, Massachusetts. The reception was hosted in cooperation with the Silkroad Ensemble, with the aim of highlighting the power of music and cultural exchanges in inspiring travel and fostering mutual understanding between China and the United States.
(2025-08-19). Local governments roll out childcare subsidies. ecns.cn Local governments are rolling out subsidies to ease the financial burden of raising young children, following a national initiative to support early childcare.
(2025-08-19). Chikungunya daily cases in Foshan fall to 100. ecns.cn The daily count of chikungunya fever in Foshan, Guangdong province, where an outbreak started in early June, has fallen to about 100, compared to a peak of 600, disease control authorities said on Monday.
(2025-08-19). China's consumption market experiences five-year boom. ecns.cn During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), China's consumer market remained firmly in second place globally. Total retail sales of consumer goods rose from 39.1 trillion yuan ($5.44 trillion) in 2020 to 48.3 trillion yuan in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5 percent.
(2025-08-19). Hopes for survivors wane after flash floods kill more than 300 in Pakistan. ecns.cn Pakistani rescuers dug homes out from under massive boulders on Sunday as they searched for survivors of flash floods that killed at least 344 people, with more than 150 still missing.
(2025-08-19). Beijing games showcase robotics innovation. ecns.cn The inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing have showcased how sport is accelerating robotics innovation and capturing public imagination.
(2025-08-19). Three dead, three missing after heavy rain in Ordos, Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Three people were killed and three others remain missing after heavy rainfall hit several banners and districts in Ordos, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, local authorities confirmed on Tuesday, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2025-08-19). Intercity railway distributed photovoltaic project synchronized to grid in Anhui. ecns.cn The distributed photovoltaic power-generation project along the Chuzhou-Nanjing intercity railway has been successfully synchronized to the grid in Chahe town, Lai'an county, Chuzhou city, Anhui province, representing a major breakthrough in the application of distributed PV within the province's rail sector.
(2025-08-19). Breathtaking 'tidal tree' pattern emerges on Qiantang River. ecns.cn The unique "tidal tree" pattern in the water contracts with the colorful clouds in the sky, forming a natural oil painting.
(2025-08-19). Lhasa prepares celebrations of 60th founding anniversary of Xizang Autonomous Region. ecns.cn The year 2025 marks the 60th founding anniversary of China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Lhasa is preparing for the celebrations of this anniversary, with national flags and colorful banners standing in neat rows, fluttering in the wind. Meanwhile, workers are busy decorating the city.
(2025-08-19). Trump, Zelensky hold bilateral meeting. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hold a bilateral meeting at the White House, Aug. 18, 2025, local time.
(2025-08-19). World Heritage @China: Majestic Mount Huangshan – Preserving the Rich Legacy of the Shanshui Style. ecns.cn The thriving flourishing flora and fauna of Mount Huangshan not only serve as its most enchanting feature but also exemplify China's commitment to ecological preservation."ÄÄ…
(2025-08-19). Robot gala at the Ice Ribbon: the future is here. Are you ready. ecns.cn As one 8-year-old spectator put it: "Robots should serve humans, not replace them." The future is already on stage. Are you ready to join it?
(2025-08-19). Monetary easing to persist in near term. ecns.cn China's monetary conditions are likely to remain reasonably accommodative in the coming months, continuing to support credit expansion while contributing to steadier capital market expectations, analysts said on Monday.
(2025-08-19). China's second batch-produced AG600 aircraft completes production test flight, nears delivery. ecns.cn China's second batch-produced AG600 "Kunlong" amphibious aircraft has successfully completed its production test flight in Zhuhai City, south China's Guangdong Province, Aviation Industry Corporation of China said on Sunday, marking a step toward customer delivery and operational deployment.
(2025-08-19). China calls for fair, lasting Ukraine peace deal acceptable to all parties. ecns.cn China expects all parties concerned and stakeholders in the Ukraine crisis to participate in peace talks and work towards securing a fair and lasting peace agreement acceptable to all sides as soon as possible, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
(2025-08-19). China reaffirms sovereignty over Taiwan, says complete reunification unstoppable. ecns.cn Beijing said on Monday that the so-called Treaty of San Francisco is illegal and invalid, and cannot alter the fact that Taiwan is part of China.
(2025-08-19). Tibetan archivist preserves history in retirement. ecns.cn "These archives carry the historical memory of Xizang, and my job was to ensure that they could continue to be preserved," she told China News Service."Because archives are unique historical evidence, we do not supplement any missing information, and our main focus is on protecting and repairing the damaged parts of the paper," she said.
(2025-08-19). China and Kenya mark 80th anniversary of victory over Japanese aggression, fascism. ecns.cn He urged the international community to resist distortions of history that minimize China's contribution or recast Japan as a victim.She reaffirmed the China's sovereignty over Taiwan and expressed gratitude for Kenya's steadfast support of the one-China principle.
(2025-08-19). Tsinghua University partners with major African developer for communication research hub. ecns.cn Its inauguration ceremony coincided with a symposium attended by Zhao Yuezhi, director of the Research and Teaching Base for Global South Communication at Tsinghua University.
(2025-08-19). Chinese MOFA refutes Taiwan authorities' claims over 'San Francisco treaty'. ecns.cn Mao added that the treaty violated the 1942 Declaration by United Nations, signed by 26 nations including China, the U.S., and the UK, as well as the UN Charter and fundamental principles of international law.
(2025-08-19). Guajiras de corazón (+Fotos y Videos). cubadebate.cu A esa hora en que el rocío todavía se aferra a la hierba y el primer gallo corta el silencio, Sancti Spíritus ya tiene mujeres en pie, atadas a la tierra por un lazo más fuerte que la sangre. Son guajiras de corazón, forjadas entre el olor a surco recién abierto, el mugido que despierta la vaquería y el calor tibio de la leche recién ordeñada.
(2025-08-19). Día mundial de la Fotografía: 186 años capturando instantes. cubadebate.cu Fotógrafos profesionales y aficionados comparten su pasión por este arte, demostrando que una foto puede ser un documento histórico, una obra de arte o simplemente un instante convertido en eternidad, la fotografía es una herramienta de comunicación capaz de conmover, informar y preservar la historia.
(2025-08-19). La amenaza como distracción. Capítulo Miami. cubadebate.cu Por más de sesenta años la migración cubana desde la Isla ha tenido un tratamiento muy diferenciado respecto a otros orígenes, tanto para privar a la sociedad cubana de sus principales recursos humanos, como para dañar la imagen del proceso revolucionario.
(2025-08-19). Alejandra Mesa en Asunción 2025: Oro a base de fuerza y tradición. cubadebate.cu Con un envío inicial de 54.42 metros, la antillana tomó el control de la competencia desde el primer intento y no soltó la punta en ningún momento. Muy cerca estuvo la venezolana Ottaynis Febres, quien con 54.40 metros se adjudicó la medalla de plata. Por su parte, la brasileña María Eduarda de Matos alcanzó el bronce con un registro de 53.21 metros.
(2025-08-19). Jesús Otamendiz Campos promovido como ministro de Trabajo y Seguridad Social. cubadebate.cu Hasta el momento de su nombramiento, se desempeñaba como vicegobernador de La Habana. Otamendiz Campos, de 50 años, es licenciado en Derecho y doctor en Ciencias Pedagógicas. A lo largo de su trayectoria ha ocupado diversos cargos, entre ellos el de viceministro primero del propio Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social.
(2025-08-19). UK drops mandate for Apple 'back door', US spy chief says. aljazeera.com Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says change upholds privacy of US users.
(2025-08-19). Wildfires rage across Spain and Portugal as record area of land burned. aljazeera.com Wildfires in Spain and Portugal burn record land and force evacuations as heatwave and drought spur the flames.
(2025-08-19). Pakistan floods and cloudbursts visualised in maps and satellite images. aljazeera.com Heavier than usual rains and sudden cloudbursts during this monsoon season kill more than 300 people in recent days.
(2025-08-19). Venezuela's Maduro to mobilise millions in militia over US 'threats'. aljazeera.com The move comes after the US doubles the bounty for Maduro's arrest to $50m and deploys three warships in the Caribbean.
(2025-08-19). Carlos Alcaraz wins Cincinnati Open final after Jannik Sinner retires. aljazeera.com The defending champ pulls out with illness, raising questions about his preparations before next Sunday's US Open.
(2025-08-19). A Tiny Island's Big Secret | True Crime Reports. aljazeera.com In a place so isolated, can justice ever truly reach the people who need it most?>
(2025-08-19). Ben-Gvir provokes Palestinians with threat to prominent Palestinian leader and prisoner Marwan Barghouti. peoplesdispatch.org Israel has refused to release Barghouti via a prisoners' swap deal for the last two decades given his influential role in the Palestinian struggle against occupation.
(2025-08-19). Common Mistakes Union Organizers Make And How To Avoid Them. popularresistance.org To err is human, to be a union organizer is to make mistakes. We all do it, so don't sweat it. Here are some tips to try to avoid the next one. | Don't wait for people to come to you | One of the most common mistakes a union organizer makes is hanging around the union office, hoping to get a call from a group—hopefully a large one—of angry workers who want a union. Unfortunately, you may wait a long time. Set up a proactive organizing strategy with targets that will help your members—like competitors or unorganized divisions. Talk with your members about friends and relatives who work non-union,…
(2025-08-19). The Monsters Of The Global Crisis Interregnum. popularresistance.org The famous quote by Italian Marxist philosopher Antonio Gramsci seems to have been written for the moment humanity is currently experiencing: "The old is dying, and the new cannot be born. In this interregnum, monsters arise." | The world is going through a civilizational crisis in which the neoliberal capitalist order, although mortally wounded, continues to impose its predatory logic, that of the use of force and the resurgence of fascism, while emancipatory alternatives fail to consolidate. In this vacuum, monsters proliferate: wars and attempts at recolonization, climate crisis, structural hunger, collapse of…
(2025-08-19). Indigenous Communities From Southern Mexico Refuse To Bow To ICE. popularresistance.org In many agricultural fields of the West Coast of the United States, you're more likely to hear Mixtec or Triqui languages spoken than Spanish. Both are common among the Indigenous people of southern Mexico, some of whom now pick grapes for Napa and Sonoma County's prestige wineries, or apples in century-old orchards. Without their labor, rural economies in California would collapse. | Yet Mixteco and Triqui migrants are being increasingly targeted in immigration raids terrorizing California's rural communities. In farmworker families, mothers and fathers now give their children phone numbers to call if parents ar…
(2025-08-19). On being far right. onlineopinion.com.au According to some people, Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro and his supporters are 'far-right'.
(2025-08-19). Pakistan's engagement with Australia: from mines to markets. onlineopinion.com.au Pakistan sits atop $6 trillion in untapped mineral wealth – but mining still contributes less than 3% to GDP.
(2025-08-19). The Hippocratic Underground: Health Workers Defy Unethical Orders. popularresistance.org In 1949, the US psychiatrist Leo Alexander, who had served as a medical adviser to the chief of counsel for war crimes in Nuremberg, issued a warning: "Science under dictatorship becomes subordinated to the guiding philosophy of the dictatorship." It's message that health workers in the United States today should heed. Alexander was keenly aware that physicians, far from resisting fascism, had often been its most eager enforcers. Nearly half of all German doctors joined the Nazi Party—double the proportion of any other profession. | But Alexander also pointed toward another possibility: When the state or me…
(2025-08-19). Why National Education Association Members Voted To Support Palestine. popularresistance.org As an educator, to me, it's so important that students are part of the struggle. I know when I was in high school during the Vietnam War, anytime I asked about it, I was shot down and told, "What does that have to do with education?" It has everything to do with education. It has everything to do with growing new leadership and teaching students or helping students, assisting students take the leadership in terms of being involved in the movement for justice. | In a sense, Trump and the policies of the federal government have done a lot of the organizing for us because there's lots of young people who just really…
(2025-08-19). Standing with Sex Workers: Why This Case Matters. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Sex workers and supporters attend a march calling for decriminalization of sex work in Johannesburg, South Africa, May 27, 2021. | © 2021 GUILLEM SARTORIO/AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-08-19). Black People Who See Themselves In Palestinians Find Israel Sees The Same. popularresistance.org Zoharah Simmons' first trip to Israel and its occupied territories in 1994 got off to an inauspicious start. Born Gwen Robinson in Memphis, Tennessee, the great granddaughter of a slave and a former organizer for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee who volunteered to work in Mississippi during Freedom Summer, Simmons was hardly unfamiliar with European settler colonialism or the violence that is its motor. | She was, however, caught off guard by what she experienced upon her arrival in Tel Aviv as part of a peace delegation with the American Friends Service Committee, a social justice organization found…
(2025-08-19). Medicaid Cuts Will Devastate People With Disabilities. popularresistance.org Two months ago, Sloan Meek — a disability rights advocate with cerebral palsy — took the stage at a rally protesting the Medicaid cuts in Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill." Meek warned how $1 trillion dollars in Medicaid cuts would have life-threatening consequences for people with disabilities. | "My whole life — not just my healthcare — is supported by Medicaid. The way I move around in the world. The way I communicate. The people who help me do all the things I want to do in my life," Meek said. "Without Medicaid support, I will be forced into a nursing home to spend the rest of my…
(2025-08-19). Declassified: CIA's Covert Ukraine Invasion Plan. popularresistance.org On August 7th, US polling giant Gallup published the remarkable results of a survey of Ukrainians. Public support for Kiev "fighting until victory" has plummeted to a record low "across all segments" of the population, "regardless of region or demographic group." In a "nearly complete reversal from public opinion in 2022," 69% of citizens "favor a negotiated end to the war as soon as possible." Just 24% wish to keep fighting. However, vanishingly few believe the proxy war will end anytime soon. | The reasons for Ukrainian pessimism on this point are unstated, but an obvious explanation is the intransigence of Pre…
(2025-08-19). US sends troops to southern Caribbean in new threat to Venezuela. peoplesdispatch.org US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Thursday, August 14, that he is sending troops to the southern Caribbean Sea to carry out military operations in the region. He said the goal is to arrest Latin American drug traffickers and Rubio reinforced, without presenting evidence, the White House narrative that Maduro is the leader of the Cartel de los Soles (Cartel of…
(2025-08-19). Community Defense Against The Military Occupation Of Our Cities. popularresistance.org On August 11, the Trump administration announced the deployment of national guard troops and the federal takeover of the police department in Washington, DC. This follows military troops being deployed to Los Angeles and ICE agents snatching people throughout the country. Last week, the Pentagon also announced the creation of a 600-member national guard unit ready to deploy to cities within an hour when there are protests. Clearing the FOG speaks with Erica Caines of the Black Alliance for Peace about the checkpoints and patrols in DC, how this fits into the long history of policing mainly black and brown communi…
(2025-08-19). Colorado residents reject Trump's plan to turn private prison into ICE detention. peoplesdispatch.org Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" allocates USD 45 billion for mass detention of immigrants, spurring the administration's attempts to open new ICE facilities throughout the US…
(2025-08-19). Santa Cruz County proposal could allow the destruction of homeless RVs. indybay.org Santa Cruz County proposal could allow the destruction of homeless RVs | Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meeting | 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, online or at 701 Ocean St., room 525, Santa Cruz.
(2025-08-19). Sunday 9/7: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Temescal Chevron | 5500 Telegraph Avenue | Telegraph & 55th, Oakland…
(2025-08-19). Friday 8/29: Boycott Chevron Banner Drop. indybay.org Gilman St Pedestrian Overpass, Berkeley, CA | Park at 400 Gilman St to access walking ramp to the overpass…
(2025-08-19). CAIR Comments on UN Report that Israel Slaughtered 1,760 Forcibly-Starved Palestinians Seeking Food. indybay.org CAIR Calls UN Report that Israel Slaughtered 1,760 Forcibly-Starved Palestinians Seeking Food 'Moral Indictment of Western Governments'
(2025-08-19). ICE detention will double capacity to detain more than 100,000 people this year. indybay.org ICE detention, the largest detention system in the world, will double capacity to detain more than 100,000 people this year…
(2025-08-19). Protest at Berkeley Trader Over Purchase of Chickens from Petaluma Poultry. indybay.org Protesters show video of ill and injured chickens at Petaluma Poultry and play audio of chickens screaming during slaughter…
(2025-08-19). Sunday 8/24: Know Your Rights Workshop. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2025-08-19). Rally for Social Security at SF Federal Building. indybay.org Long term workers and supporters protest mass firings and gutting of the Social Administration…
(2025-08-19). Workers Rally Against Union Busting & Privatization at Veterans Administration SF VA Hospital. indybay.org Workers, veterans and supporters of the VA rallied at the San Francisco VA on August 15, 2025. They called a halt to the union busting and privatization drive by Trump…
(2025-08-19). "Later Is Too Late" Protesters Tell Wells Fargo to be a Better! indybay.org Continuing on with their non-violent disruption, activists with the group #StopBillioniares Summer, along with those from several other organizations, on August 15 shut down Wells Fargo global headquarters during a National Day of Action against the bank that took place in ten other cities across the country. In bringing their message to Wells Fargo, protesters delivered a petition with over 40,514 signatures from people around the world demanding that the bank "reinstate its climate targets, stop union busting, back off their proposal to sell off parts of the US post office, commit to racial equity and to s…
(2025-08-19). Sunday 8/24: From the Frontlines to Our Hearts. indybay.org Berkeley Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut Street, Berkeley…
(2025-08-19). Newsom & Democrats Destroying Cal-OSHA as CA AFL-CIO Bureaucrats Keep Their Mouths Shut. indybay.org Governor Gavin Newsom is destroying Cal-OSHA which is supposed to protect California workers. Instead he is destroying the agency by refusing to fill the positions. Similar attacks took place under Brown. The California AFL-CIO top bureaucrats have been completely silent about the destruction of this agency and the threat to the health and safety of California workers…
(2025-08-19). In SF Is Eviction, Displacement & Homelessness in Your Neighborhood's Future? indybay.org Billionaire Mayor Daniel Lurie's "Family Housing" will Benefit Healthy Again…
(2025-08-19). Saturday 9/6: 15th Annual Caregivers Count! Conference. indybay.org This year's three-part conference will take place from 10 AM-12 PM PST over three consecutive Saturdays: 9/6, 9/13, and 9/20. | The first two sessions will be ONLINE | The last session will be IN-PERSON (Campbell, CA)…
(2025-08-19). 2025 California Admission Day – California 175. indybay.org In early 1850, petitions were made and pushed through Congress and eventually with the Compromise of 1850, over slavery, President Milliard Fillmore, signed with ink pen to paper dated September 9, 1850, made California the 31st State.
(2025-08-19). Sunday 9/7: Dean Preston: Is San Francisco Living Up To Its Promise? indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or Zoom: | zoom.us/j/98124210006?pwd=25aaDyxYu9bV1w… | Meeting ID: 981 2421 0006 Passcode: 908922…
(2025-08-19). Sunday 9/28: Paul Larudee: Prospects for the Continuation of Life on Earth, and of the Human Species. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or Zoom: | zoom.us/j/91972005116?pwd=KpCmhM8Ft4DiyG… | Meeting ID: 919 7200 5116 Passcode: 577908…
(2025-08-19). Sunday 10/12: Physicians Organizing Committee: Fighting For a Healthcare System Based on Patient Care In. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or Zoom: | zoom.us/j/97508682829?pwd=iqi3wowdIOKasY… | Meeting ID: 975 0868 2829 Passcode: 192506…
(2025-08-19). Remarks to the Third International Commemoration of Leon Trotsky held on Prinkipo. wsws.org These are the remarks delivered by Ula≈ü Ate≈üàßi, a leading member of the Socialist Equality Group, prior to an interview with David North on Security and the Fourth International.
(2025-08-19). Air Canada workers defy back-to-work order: A turning point in the global class struggle. wsws.org The flight attendants' defiance has shattered the lie of "national unity," promoted by the Canadian ruling class and the trade union bureaucracy in response to trade war and threats to annex Canada.
(2025-08-19). Crisis summit at White House over Ukraine war riven by divisions. wsws.org The leaders of the most powerful imperialist states in the world, including France, Germany, Italy and the UK, along with the heads of the EU and NATO, flew to Washington Monday on less than 24 hours' notice for crisis talks over the war in Ukraine.
(2025-08-19). 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defy Liberal back-to-work order for second day. wsws.org CUPW President Mark Hancock has made it clear that CUPE has no intention of turning the Air Canada strike into the springboard for a wider mobilization of the working class. His militant posturing is aimed at containing the struggle within the straitjacket of collective bargaining and the pro-employer Canada Labour Code.
(2025-08-19). Striking Boeing workers in St. Louis speak out against poverty pay, IAM bureaucrats. wsws.org The strike is a challenge to the military-industrial complex and the two pro-imperialist parties, posing the need for a movement in the working class to put an end to the criminal US-backed wars.
(2025-08-19). Profits for shareholders, pink slips for workers: John Deere cuts 238 jobs. wsws.org The cuts include 115 workers at Harvester Works in East Moline, IL, on August 29; 71 at the Waterloo, IA, Foundry on September 19; and 52 at the Seeding and Cylinder facility in Moline, IL, on September 26.
(2025-08-19). Trump's EPA grants email exemptions to California polluters, accelerating environmental destruction. wsws.org Trump's "polluters' portal" marks a further step toward dismantling Clean Air Act protections, granting corporate exemptions that deepen environmental destruction at the direct cost of workers' lives and health.
(2025-08-19). Education instead of war! Skilled workers instead of austerity measures for our nurseries and day-care centres! wsws.org In recent weeks, the rank-and-file Action Committee, Nurseries & Education, has been founded in Berlin to take up the fight against the ongoing deterioration of conditions for nursery and day-care centre workers, children and parents.
(2025-08-19). Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam in Amman: We stand united with all Arab and Islamic countries in their categorical rejection of Netanyahu's statements regarding so-called 'Greater Israel'. These statements constitute a direct threat to Arab national security and a flagrant violation of international law. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-08-19). Russia, Ukraine Exchange More Bodies of War Dead: Kremlin. english.almanar.com.lb 
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged more bodies of their war dead, according to a Kremlin aide, as part of an agreement reached during a second round of peace talks in Türkiye last month. "Following the agreements reached in Istanbul, another 1,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers were handed over to Ukraine today," Vladimir Medinsky, head of …
(2025-08-19). Trump Pushes for Putin-Zelensky Summit, Moscow Refuses to Commit to Meeting. english.almanar.com.lb 
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to convene a face-to-face summit between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump's proposal on Monday came as he hosted Zelenskyy and top European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, at the White House for high-stakes talks on …
(2025-08-19). Israeli Drone Falls on House Rooftop in South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb 
Al-Manar correspondent reported that a Zionist drone crashed, falling on the rooftop of a house in Bint Jbeil town, South Lebanon. The reporter noted that the Lebanese Army moved the drone to one of its military sites. Al-Manar reporter added that Israeli occupation forces in Shebaa Farms targeted south of Shebaa town and Kfarshouba town …
(2025-08-19). Analysis: Iran's web of terror and propaganda: The case of Al Mustafa University. longwarjournal.org Al Mustafa International University, a religious seminar in Iran's city of Qom, is a key instrument of the Islamic Republic of Iran's efforts to spread its revolutionary ideology. Its cooperation with the regime's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has earned it sanctions from the United States and Canada, and some of its graduates have been implicated in terrorist plots. Yet, the organization's work overseas continues with little interference from local authorities.
(2025-08-19). The DWP is now recruiting even more people to spy on benefit claimants. thecanary.co 
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has posted a spate of new roles to spy on benefit claimants. Following jobs the Canary recently identified as part of its covert monitoring operations clamping down on next-to-non-existent benefit fraud, the DWP is now advertising 15 more positions. Specifically, this particular job title — Covert Surveillance Officer […] | By
(2025-08-19). If you believe Your Party should be truly democratic, then a petition needs your signature. thecanary.co 800,000 (and counting) have already signed up to the yet-named and formed 'Your Party' currently fronted by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. The pair's recent announcement of a new party has indisputably stirred a left-wing votership aching for a new political home. However, there's much to be done to establish and then build the party […] | By
(2025-08-19). Grifter Farage launches Reform 'FC' and people are wondering what 'FC' stands for. thecanary.co 
Reform UK has released its own football shirt in an attempt by dirty Farage to get working-class football fans on its side. Buy an official Reform FC shirt and join the winning team today. üëï t.co/UBR303fjQu pic.twitter.com/HTZcUB8KVn — Reform UK (@reformparty_uk) August 17, 2025 Seeing as there is no team attached to this shirt, my […] | By
(2025-08-19). When Murdoch rag the Times think Thames Water should be nationalised, things must be bad. thecanary.co Even Rupert Murdoch outlet the Times is calling for the Labour government to place Thames Water under special administration: Few companies have a worse record of greed, myopia, incompetence and complacency than Thames Water, the privatised utility now drowning in £18 billion of debt and recklessly polluting the nation's rivers and countryside with raw sewage. […] | By
(2025-08-19). Zarah Sultana comes out swinging against bogus antisemitism smears. thecanary.co 
Zarah Sultana has come at swinging at the depressingly inevitable accusations of anti-Semitism. As the Canary's Joe Glenton reported just yesterday, Sultana had an incredibly frank interview where she set out her assessment of the Jeremy Corbyn years, and what needs to change. As right-wing media began their attempts to spin her remarks, she was […] | By
(2025-08-19). LGBTQ+ literary prize paused after it longlisted a transphobic author and got the appropriate backlash. thecanary.co An award for LGBTQ+ authors has been getting a lot of attention recently, but for all the wrong reasons. The Polari Prize is an annual prize showcasing the work of queer writers, it is the only one of it's kind is the UK. There are three awards: the Polari First Book Prize, which is exclusively […] | By
(2025-08-19). Horoscope today: your 24-hour briefing for life, love, and more. thecanary.co 
Here's today's horoscope from the Canary — helping guide you through life, with a daily dose of lifestyle musings for our readers. Your horoscope for Tuesday 19 August 2025 Aries ‚ôà The Cancer Moon softens your usual battle-ready stance, reminding you that care and courage are two sides of the same coin. Today, you'll feel […] | By
(2025-08-19). New DWP guidance on claimant deaths is an exercise in self-preservation. thecanary.co The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has finally published a long‚Äëoverdue report under the title Advanced Customer Support: Learning and improving from serious cases. The document offers insights into its Internal Process Reviews (IPRs) — investigations opened into serious cases involving vulnerable benefit claimants. It was originally published in July, and then updated on […] | By
(2025-08-19). Major supermarkets' pork supplier caught leaving pigs to cannibalise each other. thecanary.co 
Content warning: the following article contains descriptions, footage, and pictures of extreme animal rights abuses. The Animal Justice Project has released disturbing undercover footage from Somerby Top Farm in Lincolnshire. The UK's largest pork producer Cranswick Country Foods owns the pig fattening facility at the centre of shocking animal rights revelations — including distressing scenes […] | By
(2025-08-19). Montclair State U Criminologist Prof Jason Williams Weighs in Nationally on Trump Attack on Black Led Cities. fightbackbetter.com "I am a Black male revolutionary criminologist against vicious and racist social control!" — from Jason Williams Facebook homepage. Jason…
(2025-08-19). Press Event / Speak Out for Afghani Residents Threatened by Travel Bans, Exec Orders: Wed, Aug 20, 2pm, Highland Park NJ. fightbackbetter.com Submitted by Rev. Seth Kaper-Dale Press Event / Speak Out for Afghani Residents Threatened by Travel Bans, Exec Orders: Wed…
(2025-08-19). Press TV (Iran): Prospect of Peace in Ukraine, 'Spotlight'. gilbertdoctorow.com In the various, shall we say 'exotic' panel discussion programs that I occasionally agree to participate in, you never know whom you will be matched with or what questions will be thrown your way, assuming you can actually hear the questions (which was not really the case yesterday in my session on Press TV, hence …
(2025-08-19). Mercenários ligados a Kiev realizam treinamento ilegal com militares brasileiros. globalresearch.ca O mercenarismo ucraniano continua a crescer, chegando até mesmo aos países parceiros da Rússia. O Brasil, juntamente com a Colà¥mbia, tornou-se um dos maiores fornecedores de "soldados da fortuna" para a Ucrânia na América do Sul. Agora, algo ainda mais …
(2025-08-19). Brussels, London, Berlin, Paris Refuse Trump's "Three Way Summit" . New Weapons Scream: 'No Peace Deal!'. globalresearch.ca The August 15 meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump might not be as historic as some want to make it out to be…
(2025-08-19). Selected Articles: Trump's Failed Naval Power and Missiles Capabilities. U.S. Lags Behind China. globalresearch.ca 
By American intelligence, as usual, misjudged that Chinese naval power could rival them in 30 years. After …
(2025-08-19). Systemic Rivalry with China? Washington Raises the Terrorist Designation for a Group of Anti-Chinese Militants in Pakistan. Why? globalresearch.ca The US' systemic rivalry with China over the contours of the emerging world order has made many assume that it backs all opponents of the People's Republic…
(2025-08-19). Europe's Proxy War in Ukraine Will Not Stop after Alaska Summit. globalresearch.ca The historic meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and United States President Donald Trump in Alaska did not mark the end of the proxy war in Ukraine that the West is waging against Russia, but it opened the door to …
(2025-08-19). Netanyahu's "Greater Israel" Vision Sparks Widespread Arab Condemnation. globalresearch.ca Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reignited controversy by publicly endorsing the vision of a "
(2025-08-19). Warmongering Astrologers: Sky News Australia and the War Cabinet. Binoy Kampmark. globalresearch.ca Gone are the days when discerning choices were made about what constituted worthy news, an admittedly difficult problem that would always lead to priorities, rankings and judgments that might well be challenged.
(2025-08-19). A Death Blow to the Palestinian State Looms. Marc Vandepitte. globalresearch.ca Mainstream media have barely covered it, but on July 23, the Israeli parliament (the Knesset) This isn't just a …
(2025-08-19). Palestine's Statehood Should Not Be in Question — Israel's Statehood Should Be. Julian Rose. globalresearch.ca I learned something very significant when I was working as a volunteer on an agricultural kibbutz in Northern Israel back in 1975. At that time, a retired Israeli army Colonel explained to me that, in the Hebrew language, the name …
(2025-08-19). Trump Proposes Peace Agreement at Alaska Summit. Renee Parsons. globalresearch.ca It has been a puzzlement that even as President Donald Trump promised an end to the Ukraine war, even before his inauguration in January, that he somehow failed to use his own Constitutional authority to end the war. While at …
(2025-08-19). US Pressure Might Inadvertently Bring India and China Back Together. Andrew Korybko. globalresearch.ca The pretext upon which Trump recently doubled tariffs on India to 50% was its continued trade with Russia, which India has refused to curtail for the five reasons explained
(2025-08-19). Africa — An Orchestrated Dependency. globalresearch.ca These past few months have served up a dose of reality concerning Africa's perpetual crises. The M23 rebel group, in
(2025-08-19). Mahatma Gandhi's Views on Religion: Supportive of Inter-Faith Harmony, Peace and Social Reform. globalresearch.ca It was hoped that with scientific progress that the tendency to use religion in regressive and harmful ways to spread intolerance, hostility and violence against others…
(2025-08-19). Clearing debris after a storm is big business. For some communities, it's also a burden. grist.org 
Margie Huggins has spent her retirement tending her parents' farm in Transylvania County, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. She grew up there, and has tried to give back to the land by planting native shrubs and flowers. She's intensified her work since Hurricane Helene tore through the region almost one year ago, in hopes that it could mitigate future flooding. | "We had 12 feet of water in some of these pastures," Huggins said as she walked to the bank of the Little River behind her property. "If we can understand how we need to take care of the water system, which also will benefit…
(2025-08-19). BRICS and the Future of Strategic Non-alignment. infobrics.org While the 17th BRICS Summit reflected the difficulties of non-alignment amid growing geopolitical tensions, a policy of pragmatic multi-alignment remains a viable option for Global South countries to pursue their strategic goals…
(2025-08-19). Foreign Actors from BRICS+ Countries to Undergo Training in Russian Theatre Practices in Moscow. infobrics.org Several young drama theatre artists from BRICS+ countries are all set to head to Moscow to participate in the InteRussia fellowship programme in the field of theatre arts…
(2025-08-19). BRICS Future Direction: Between Innovation and Imitation. infobrics.org The BRICS summit in Rio is over with the bloc managing to agree on the key issues presented in the final Declaration after the significant expansion in core membership and the creation of the partnership belt…
(2025-08-19). Russian diplomacy and military work in concert, ensuring strategic success. infobrics.org Moscow's diplomatic success during talks in Anchorage was made possible precisely due to the Russian military's commitment and readiness to defend the Eurasian giant from yet another aggression by the political West.
(2025-08-19). Ukraine and EU attempted to change peace process started in Alaska. infobrics.org Trump made it clear that Russian concerns must be heard when he interrupted the meeting in Washington to call Putin.
(2025-08-19). Trump's diplomatic shake-up gives China advantage in Asia-Pacific. infobrics.org US sheds at least 20% of its diplomatic workforce through forced resignations.
(2025-08-19). This Winery In Los Olivos Holds One of the Biggest Mexican Folk Art Collections. lataco.com You'll find stirring displays of Oaxaca's barro negro pottery and vibrant, Tonala-burnished white clay bowls, ceremonial costumes from Guerrerense processions, beaded Nativity scenes, carved and gilded gourds, ceramic fruit vendors and smiling demons from Ocumicho, plus chilled sauv blanc from some of the first vines from that grape planted in Santa Ynez Valley.
(2025-08-19). DAILY MEMO: Agents Take a Teenager Riding His Bike and More. lataco.com Over 60 people were abducted across Southern California from Sunday to Monday in a wave of ICE raids targeting car washes, Home Depots, vehicle stops, and street arrests, with escalating violence that included agents shooting at a family in San Bernardino. Communities have responded with protests, press conferences, and even 25 U.S. Marine veterans taking to the streets to protect neighborhoods, as raids continued across Anaheim, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Long Beach, Inglewood, and beyond.
(2025-08-19). Letter From the Editor: °Si Se Pudo! We Just Hit 5,000 Members. lataco.com This milestone is a triumph for L.A. TACO, a testament to the power of community and the belief in our scrappy, taco-fueled mission to keep Los Angeles informed and connected. But we're not in the clear yet.
(2025-08-19). After ICE's Show of Force, Ska-Punk Fans Reclaimed MacArthur Park This Weekend. lataco.com The flyer claimed that it would be "THE BIGGEST BADDEST SKACORE SHOW OF THE YEAR." For local impacted communities, it would be one of the most important.
(2025-08-19). With Just 'Three Days To Inform The Next Three Budgets', Here's How Chalmers' Roundtable Kicked Off. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | After weeks of build up, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has set out his objectives for the government's three-day economic reform roundtable, which kicked off on Tuesday. …
(2025-08-19). Tiktok's Online Wild Meat Sellers Study Finds Endangered Species On Offer In West Africa. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In Togo and much of west Africa, wild meat remains an important part of daily life, valued for its taste, cultural traditions, and as a source of income for those who …
(2025-08-19). From Oil To Cod ISRF Event Explores What Yesterday's Empires Reveal About Today's Wars. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Modern warfare is high-tech, violent and often incomprehensible. It is also widespread with one in eight people globally exposed to conflict last year. | The shocking …
(2025-08-19). Spain Wildfires: Decades Of Rural Decline Made The Blazes Worse, But Robust Local Economies Can Prevent Further Destruction Here's How. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Every summer, forest fires sweep across Spain, dominating headlines and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. This year's have been especially harsh, with …
(2025-08-19). William Blake's Painting The Ghost Of A Flea Speaks To Processing Childhood Trauma. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In William Blake's painting The Ghost of a Flea (1820) a huge muscled figure fills the frame. He steps forward, the right side of his body towards the viewer. In one …
(2025-08-19). Going With The Flow: How Penguins Use Tides To Travel And Hunt. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Poohsticks , the game in which Piglet and Winnie the Pooh throw sticks into the river from one side of a bridge, and then rush over to the other side to see whose stick …
(2025-08-19). Transatlantic Unity At The White House Disguises Lack Of Progress Towards Just Peace For Ukraine. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | At a high-stakes meeting at the White House on August 18, the US president, Donald Trump, and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, tried to hammer out the broad …
(2025-08-19). Israeli PM Netanyahu Denounces 'Weak' Albanese In Social Media Outburst. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out at Prime Ministe Anthony Albanese, accusing him of betraying Israel and abandoning Australia's Jews. | The …
(2025-08-19). Bolivia Election: Voters Bring Two Decades Of Leftist Politics To An End. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A seismic political shift has taken place in Bolivia. The country's leftist Movimiento al Socialismo (Mas) party, which has dominated Bolivian politics for nearly 20 …
(2025-08-19). Laws Are Introduced Globally To Reduce 'Psychological Harm' Online But There's No Clear Definition Of What It Is. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Several pieces of legislation across the world are coming into effect this year to tackle harms experienced online, such as the UK's Online Safety Act and Australia's …
(2025-08-19). Teenagers Are Choosing To Study Stem Subjects It's A Sign Of The Times. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A-level results in 2025 show the increasing popularity of Stem (science, technology, engineering and maths) among students. For students taking three A-levels the …
(2025-08-19). Hype And Western Values Are Shaping AI Reporting In Africa: What Needs To Change. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | News media shape public understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and influence how society interacts with these technologies . For many people, especially those who …
(2025-08-19). Cameroon's Conflict Is Part Of A Bigger Trend: Negotiations Are Losing Ground To Military Solutions. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In central Africa, a violent conflict has been unfolding for nearly eight years. What began in 2016 as peaceful protests by lawyers and teachers against the …
(2025-08-19). Young South Africans Don't Bother With Elections: Would Lowering The Voting Age Make A Difference? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | South Africa is due to hold local government elections in 2026. In the last election in 2021, only 15% of the eligible voters aged 18 to 21 registered for the election . …
(2025-08-19). AI-Generated Misinformation Can Create Confusion And Hinder Responses During Emergencies. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In one of the first communications of its kind, the British Columbia Wildfire Service has issued a warning to residents about viral, AI-generated fake wildfire images …
(2025-08-19). Chikungunya: What UK Travellers Should Know About This Mosquito-Borne Virus. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The UK's Health Security Agency has advised overseas travellers to take precautions to avoid contracting the potentially severe mosquito-borne virus, Chikungunya. | This …
(2025-08-19). Part Of Your Brain Gets Bigger As You Get Older Here Is What That Means For You. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | I recently asked myself if I'll still have a healthy brain as I get older. I hold a professorship at a neurology department. Nevertheless, it is difficult for me to judge …
(2025-08-19). Kharkiv: What I Saw In Ukraine's 'Unbreakable' Eastern Capital. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Last week I visited Ukraine to update my knowledge of the military situation there. I was privileged to be invited to visit Kharkiv by a friend and spent several days …
(2025-08-19). Data Centers Consume Massive Amounts Of Water Companies Rarely Tell The Public Exactly How Much. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As demand for artificial intelligence technology boosts construction and proposed construction of data centers around the world, those computers require not just …
(2025-08-19). What An Old Folktale Can Teach Us About The 'Annoying Persistence' Of Political Comedians. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Fear of reprisals from the Trump administration has made many people cautious about expressing their opinions. Fired federal workers are asking not to be quoted by their …
(2025-08-19). One Of Hurricane Katrina's Most Important Lessons Isn't About Storm Preparations It's About Injustice. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans, the images still haunt us : entire neighborhoods underwater, families stranded on rooftops and a city …
(2025-08-19). Chaos Gardening Wild Beauty, Or Just A Mess? A Sustainable Landscape Specialist Explains The Trend. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | If you've spent any time in the gardening corners of social media lately, you've likely come across a trend called chaos gardening. | The name alone is eye-catching …
(2025-08-19). How Bigotry Crushed The Dreams Of An All-Black Little League Team. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | John Rivers, John Bailey, David Middleton, Leroy Major and Buck Godfrey all teammates from the 1955 Cannon Street YMCA Little League All-Star team left Charleston, …
(2025-08-19). Reverse Discrimination? In Spite Of The MAGA Bluster Over DEI, Data Shows White Americans Are Still Advantaged. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Two big assumptions underlie President Donald Trump's attack on diversity, equity and inclusion policies. The first is that discrimination against people of color is a …
(2025-08-19). Misspelled Names May Give Brands A Lyft If The Spelling Isn't Too Weird. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Consumers don't mind when companies use misspelled words think Lyft for lift or Froot Loops for fruit loops as their brand names, as long as the alterations aren't …
(2025-08-19). From Floors to Futures: The Untold Revival of a Karachi Slum School. moderndiplomacy.eu Pakistan's education emergency hides in plain sight. Over 22.8 million children languish outside classrooms—the world's second-highest out-of-school population. In slums like Karachi's Chanesar Goth, schools crumble while bureaucrats debate budgets and corporations chase glossy CSR projects. But in one such forgotten alley, a project named 'Taleem se Taqdeer'—'Destiny Through Education'—quietly rewrote the rules. When we …
(2025-08-19). Why Cannot Washington Afford to Look Away? moderndiplomacy.eu Until recently, the economic relationship between Pakistan and the United States was overshadowed by waves of aid and security cooperation. However, the global economy is changing. Strategic engagement now relies on mutual economic needs rather than traditional aid. Pakistan's economic fundamentals, resources, and demographic advantages position it as a valuable partner for the US. Together, they can build resilient supply chains, foster technological …
(2025-08-19). The Washington Summit and Its Implications for South Caucasus Geopolitics. moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, establishing lasting peace in the South Caucasus has been one of the most persistent challenges for regional states and international actors alike. Straddling vital geostrategic lines of Eurasia, this region has long been a geopolitical "shatter belt" — a zone where the interests of great and regional powers collide. External actors have repeatedly …
(2025-08-19). What does the US's foreign aid withdrawal mean for the Pacific region? moderndiplomacy.eu Following his victory in the 2024 U.S. elections, Donald Trump re-entered the presidential office as a highly controversial figure. In the fields of foreign policy, Trump shifted the international development mechanism by dismantling existing foreign aid programs. This is demonstrated, among others, by cutting 90% of the budget for the United States Agency for International …
(2025-08-19). Greece's Energy Future: Why Renewables Trump Hydrocarbons. moderndiplomacy.eu A Strategic Counter-Argument to Recent Hydrocarbon Advocacy Yannis Bassias's recent article advocating for Greece's return to hydrocarbon exploration fundamentally misreads both economic trends and strategic realities. While the estimated 600-680 billion cubic meters of potential reserves may seem attractive, pursuing this path would be a costly strategic error that ignores both technological progress and the …
(2025-08-19). ETH-Based Meme Coin Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Could Beat Dogecoin (DOGE) Returns in 2025. moderndiplomacy.eu Dogecoin (DOGE) may have been the king of meme coins for years, but a fresh contender—Little Pepe (LILPEPE)—is positioning itself to challenge that crown in 2025. With a unique Layer-2 blockchain dedicated to meme coins, lightning-fast transactions, and a presale nearing completion, LILPEPE is already gaining significant traction among crypto investors. Meanwhile, DOGE price action …
(2025-08-19). 6 Cryptocurrencies Going Parabolic This Month: Ripple (XRP), Ethereum (ETH) Aren't the Only Ones. moderndiplomacy.eu The cryptocurrency market is entering one of its most explosive phases in recent months, with several altcoins showing strong momentum, bullish technical patterns, and rising investor confidence. While established names like Ripple (XRP) and Ethereum (ETH) are leading the charge, there's a wave of other tokens poised for massive rallies—some with higher upside potential than …
(2025-08-19). Peacemaking or Power Play? The U.S. and China's Race for Global Influence. moderndiplomacy.eu There is one notable element of the July 28 ceasefire meeting in Kuala Lumpur between Cambodia and Thailand under the auspices of the ASEAN Chair, Malaysia: the participation of senior representatives from both the U.S. and China. China's mediating role in the conflict between its two immediate neighbors, which also have cultivated growing economic and …
(2025-08-19). 4 Coins with Ethereum's (ETH) Potential in 2025. moderndiplomacy.eu Ethereum's meteoric rise from an undervalued token to a multi-thousand-dollar behemoth has left investors wondering: Which projects could follow a similar trajectory in the coming years? The 2025 bull market has no shortage of contenders, but four stand out for their disruptive potential, adoption trends, and growth narratives. Here are 4 coins that could mirror …
(2025-08-19). 3 Low-Risk Cryptocurrencies Showing Strong Bullish Momentum Right Now. moderndiplomacy.eu Certain assets are showing clear signs of sustained bullish momentum while keeping risk levels relatively low for investors. These coins are catching attention because they have strong technical charts, good trading volume, and clear reasons for growth. Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is rising to the top of this group, with Ripple (XRP) and TRON (TRX) not …
(2025-08-19). 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?
(2025-08-19). 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.
(2025-08-19). 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.
(2025-08-19). 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.
(2025-08-19). 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.
(2025-08-19). 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.
(2025-08-19). 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.
(2025-08-19). Israel Wants UNIFIL Peacekeepers Gone, US May Push Lebanon for Concessions. news.antiwar.com The UNIFIL peacekeepers in southern Lebanon have long been a thorn in Israel's side, both because they tend to find Israeli surveillance devices left in the area and because of international criticism on the numerous times Israeli troops start firing at the peacekeepers for no apparent reason. It's a PR nightmare for the IDF. The …
(2025-08-19). Texas Democrat Spends Night on House Floor to Protest Map She Says Erodes Black and Latino Voting Power. capitalbnews.org 
The redistricting battle in Texas has taken a turn. After state House Democrats returned from their walkout, they were informed on Monday that they would need a police escort when they leave the chamber floor in order to prevent them from fleeing the state again before the House reconvenes on Wednesday. State Rep. Nicole Collier, …
(2025-08-19). Division Among Grassroots Forces Paves Way for Runoff Between Right-Wing Candidates in Bolivia. orinocotribune.com 
Bolivia's general election day was characterized by calm without major incidents. The results published by the Preliminary Results System (Sirepre) placed right-wing candidate Rodrigo Paz of the Christian Democratic Party (PDC) at the top, with 32.08% of votes counted, equivalent to 1,546,892 total. | During a press conference announcing results on Sunday night, Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) President àìscar Hassenteufel stated the promise had been kept, and preliminary counts bear this out. | He thanked Bolivians for their civic integrity and support for the electoral body's work. He emphasized that in…
(2025-08-19). US Accusations Against President Maduro Lack Evidence According to Former Biden Advisor. orinocotribune.com Juan González, former senior director for the Western Hemisphere at the US National Security Council, refuted accusations linking Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to the defunct criminal group Tren de Aragua. González, a former high-ranking Biden administration official, asserted that no evidence supports such claims. | "There is no credible evidence that Nicolás Maduro directs Tren de Aragua," González told a Venezuelan media outlet. His comments come amid diplomatic tension and frame the situation within the political use of information. The former official added that while intelligence agencies recognize th…
(2025-08-19). Reform UK Accused of Breaking Climate Law as Opponents Challenge Local Net Zero Ban. bylinetimes.com Last month, The decision to scrap its net zero policies has sparked local protests, and considerable opposition anger after the news was announced in an article in The Telegraph [md…
(2025-08-19). Robert Jenrick and the Conservative Party's Embrace of 'Blood and Soil' Nationalism. bylinetimes.com "
(2025-08-19). ICE Has Begun Detaining Children Now, Too. progressivehub.net ELIZABETH WEILL-GREENBERG | TRUTHOUT…
(2025-08-19). Church of War: Our faith that lethality has the power to heal. responsiblestatecraft.org Since inauguration day, the Trump White House has routinely evoked a deep-rooted Cold War framework for expressing America's relationship with war. This framing sits at odds with the president's
(2025-08-19). Ted Cruz thinks you're stupid. responsiblestatecraft.org Rightwing pundit Tucker Carlson recently made Ted Cruz
(2025-08-19). Armed National Guard troops to begin patrols in Washington, D.C. wsws.org Trump is stepping up the militarization of US capital, with his top fascist adviser, Stephen Miller, supervising the command headquarters of the DC police.
(2025-08-19). Despite Trump's "deals," confusion reigns over tariffs. wsws.org No "final statement" of agreement has been reached with the European Union and other countries that have accepted Trump's dictates as auto tariffs continue to cause "bleeding."
(2025-08-19). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org In separate actions, petrochemical and milk processing workers took over factories in Argentina, while metalworkers at Gerdau Steel Company near Sà£o Paulo struck over deteriorating safety amid mass layoffs.
(2025-08-19). Texas Democrats end stunt as Gov. Newsom advances his own gerrymandering gambit. wsws.org The California governor's fight over district lines is no defense of democracy but a ruling-class ploy, exposing the Democrats' complicity with Trump in austerity, repression and war.
(2025-08-19). Iran to Launch First 'Martyr Soleimani' Satellites by March. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Space Agency announced plans to carry out the first test launches of satellites from the "Martyr Soleimani" narrowband constellation before the end of the year, marking the initial step in a 20-satellite project scheduled to be completed by 2026.
(2025-08-19). Iran, Pakistan to Increase Annual Agricultural Trade to $3 Billion. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Tehran and Islamabad agreed to more than double the value of their annual agricultural trade, increasing it to $3 billion.
(2025-08-19). Trump welcomes Zelensky with fresh optimism on peace deal. newarab.com 
(2025-08-19). Israel's UAE envoy angers Emiratis with Abu Dhabi office photo. newarab.com 
(2025-08-19). US envoy calls on Israel to comply with Lebanon ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2025-08-19). Israel's long history of rejecting peace with Palestinians. newarab.com 
For more than half a century, the greatest obstacle to Middle East peace has not been the absence of bold Palestinian overtures, but the Time and again – from the Palestine Liberation Organisation's (PLO) unprecedented 1988 recognition of Israel and renunciation of armed struggle, to
(2025-08-19). Did Bosnia hotel staff throw passports of Israeli tourists away. newarab.com 
Forty-seven Israelis were stranded in The tourists, left stranded in their hotel in Sarajevo, were meant to return home on Saturday, but remained at their hotel after their passports went missing. | One holidaymaker told Ynet that they have been forced to stay at the hotel for another 48 hours, maybe longer, with fears they could be stuck there for more than a week. | While accusations were made that a staffer at the Hills Hotel had…
(2025-08-19). Iran president heads to Armenia for talks on US-backed corridor. newarab.com 
"The (possible) presence of American companies in the region is worrying," Pezeshkian said before departing on a pre-planned trip that also includes a visit to Belarus. | "We will discuss it (with Armenian off…
(2025-08-19). Khamenei aide warns Iran-Israel war could re-erupt at any time. newarab.com 
Iran is busy rebuilding its military in Yahya Rahim Safavi, military advisor to the Supreme Leader It comes after a 12-day conflict erupted in June betwee…
(2025-08-19). Israeli official tells Ben-Gvir his rhetoric endangers captives. newarab.com 
Israel's hostage coordinator has warned far-right National Security Minister Gal Hirsch called on Ben-Gvir to soften his rhetoric, especially after a video surfaced of him barging into the cell of Palestinian leader and prisoner Ben-Gvir, who…
(2025-08-19). Iran 'will continue talks' with IAEA after curbing access. newarab.com 
(2025-08-19). Jurassic Turiasaurus teeth discovered in Morocco's mountains. newarab.com 
(2025-08-19). Zelensky says Russia must end war, after Trump pressures Ukraine. newarab.com 
(2025-08-19). A new king? The Haftar dynasty's challenge to Libya's future>. newarab.com 
(2025-08-19). Mamdani surges in US polls as opponents struggle to consolidate. newarab.com 
Zohran Mamdani, whose victory in June's New York City "I think it's very smart for Mamdani to roll out the five-borough tour against Trump. He…
(2025-08-19). Ethiopia: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org Staying Humanitarian in a World That Won't Stand Still…
(2025-08-19). Philippines: Committed to serve humanity. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to June 2025…
(2025-08-19). Hainan Airlines set to resume Tel Aviv to Beijing flights. haaretz.com The airline, which currently flies between Tel Aviv and Shenzhen, will restart its route to Beijing and operate two weekly flights to Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport…
(2025-08-19). neighbors riled after interviewer gifts Netanyahu jewelry. haaretz.com Jordan, Egypt and even France complained after the Israeli prime minister was given a pendant depicting an outline of the State of Israel that including parts of Egypt, all of Jordan and Lebanon – as well as parts of Syria and Iraq…
(2025-08-19). Zelensky says ready for bilateral meeting with Putin to end war. geo.tv 
French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump listen to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speak during a meeting with European leaders in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 18, 2025. — AFPTrump pushes Ukraine to give up…
(2025-08-19). China calls upon India to view bilateral ties as partnership, not rivalry. geo.tv 
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi along with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. — X@DrSJaishankar/File
(2025-08-19). Erin's explosive growth hammers Caribbean, raises flooding risks for US coast. geo.tv 
(2025-08-19). Beijing upgrades flood response after rainstorm alert. ecns.cn Beijing issued multiple severe weather warnings and activated a Level-III flood control emergency response on Tuesday, as heavy rain and thunderstorms hit the city.
middleeasteye.net (2025-08-18). 'Anti-Zionist' Zarah Sultana lays out vision for new left-wing party
That new party doesn't even exist yet, but it has already scored above 10 percent in several public opinion polls and received more than 800,000 sign-ups.