(2026-08-22). US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions. geo.tv US Navy sailors work on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington as it transits the Arabian Sea to support US military operations in the war with Iran August 20, 2026. — ReutersUS to target Iranian trading partners, raising concerns in China.Strait of Hormuz…
(2026-08-22). Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins. tribune.com.pk 
With the Iran war now at a costly standoff and crises from Ukraine to Gaza still unresolved, President Donald Trump's ambitious foreign policy agenda appears stuck as he heads into November's midterm elections. | The setbacks are striking for a president who returned to office last year promising to be a "peacemaker" and made resolving international conflicts a centerpiece of his second-term agenda. | Trump has grown impatient with reporters' questions and even United States allies. This week, he lashed out at reporters pressing him on foreign policy issues and renewed his threat to bomb Oman, a US ally negoti…
(2026-08-22). Iranian army says its military doctrine shifting from 'defensive to offensive'. tribune.com.pk 
The Iranian army said Saturday that its military doctrine is shifting from a "defensive to an offensive" posture, citing lessons from the country's recent wars. | Brig. Gen. Mohammad Akraminia, spokesman for the Iranian army, told state news agency IRNA that the shift had gradually taken place during what he described as the 12-day and 40-day wars. | "Our country's military doctrine was defensive in the past, but gradually during these two wars, we witnessed the military doctrine moving from a defensive posture toward an offensive one," Akraminia said. | He said the shift was reflected in rapid and broader res…
(2026-08-22). Washington targets Iran's lifelines as Tehran vows 'crushing, punishing' retaliation. geo.tv People walk next to a symbolic mockup of an Iranian missile and an Iranian flag at Imam Hussein Square in Tehran, Iran, July 12, 2026. — ReutersBessent says more detail of economic curbs to come on MondayUS seeks cooperation from China, which opposes sanctions.Nato convenes meeting to…
(2026-08-22). Setting Terms and Deciding Agendas: Opacity and Division in Iranian and American Leadership. moderndiplomacy.eu On Saturday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that a navigation map had been agreed upon in diplomatic talks with Oman. The Iranian spokesman emphasised that the agreement had been reached despite US "obstruction" and efforts to "hinder" the talks. Further, the Iranian Foreign Minister consistently maintained that the Iran-Oman navigation talks are a separate endeavour …
(2026-08-22). World Bank projects war-hit Lebanon's economy to contract by 6.4 percent. aljazeera.com Conflict with Israel derails Lebanon's economic recovery as inflation and consumer prices rise, the global lender says.
(2026-08-22). Hundreds of children take part in swimming class on Gaza's shore. aljazeera.com On Gaza's shore, 1,300 Palestinian children joined a swimming class to cope with the trauma of Israel's genocidal war.
(2026-08-22). The West as a civilization of infanticide. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-22). Venezuela Appoints Opposition Politician Enrique Ochoa Antich Ambassador to Switzerland. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The appointment was approved during an extraordinary parliamentary session on Friday, August 21. It places Ochoa Antich in the diplomatic post previously occupied by longstanding Venezuelan diplomat Roy Chaderton. | The decision represents another significant appointment of…
(2026-08-22). Liverpool, Man City face questions in new era. tribune.com.pk 
Mohamed Salah and Pep Guardiola are two of the most iconic figures in Premier League history ⚪ how Liverpool and Manchester City cope without them will define their seasons. | For the first time since 2016, Liverpool kick off a campaign without Egypt forward Salah as their talisman, while City can no longer rely on Guardiola's managerial genius to inspire them after a glorious decade. | Salah joined Turkish club Trabzonspor earlier in August, ending the Anfield career of one of the greatest players in Liverpool's illustrious history. | Guardiola resigned at the conclusion of last season, bringing the curtain…
(2026-08-22). Delaware election 2026: Meet the 3 Republicans hoping to unseat Sarah McBride in Congress. whyy.org Earl Cooper, Joseph Arminio and John Whalen III are Republicans vying for Delaware's congressional seat. Here's what to know about the race, and where the candidates stand. | From left to right: Republicans John Whalen III, Joe Arminio and Earl Cooper Three Republican candidates are competing for the nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep Sarah McBride for Delaware's lone congressional seat.
(2026-08-22). Guyana's Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader. aljazeera.com Guyanese diplomat emerges narrowly ahead as the council works towards consensus before Guterres departs.
(2026-08-22). Inundated Philippine communities seek answers over flood control funds. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Jamela Alindogan reports from Northern Philippines where inundated communities are demanding answers.
(2026-08-22). PTI files contempt petition in SC over alleged violation of order on Imran's hospital transfer. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday filed a contempt of court petition in the Supreme Court (SC) over the alleged violation of the court's Tuesday order concerning the transfer of founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital. | The petition was filed after Imran was taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for a medical examination in the early hours of Friday and returned to Adiala jail after doctors declared him "medically fit". Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said Imran was taken to the government-run facility because of the security situation created by PTI workers outsi…
(2026-08-22). Libya's brain drain, 15 years after Tripoli fell. aljazeera.com Professionals who left a country in turmoil say they are unlikely to return as more in Libya could be planning to leave.
(2026-08-22). Shafi Jan accuses Centre of defying courts. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information and Public Relations Minister Shafi Jan on Friday accused the federal government of openly violating court orders concerning the medical treatment and transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, saying the move amounted to contempt of court and undermined the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law. | In a statement, Shafi Jan said the decision to transfer Imran Khan to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) instead of Shifa International Hospital reflected what he described as the government's "cowardice, stubbornness and fear" of the PTI foun…
(2026-08-22). Innovative Limpopo woman produces hairpieces from banana plants. sanews.gov.za Innovative Limpopo woman produces hairpieces from banana plants | Innovative and environmentally conscious Limpopo businesswoman, Lufuno Nemakonde, the Managing Director of Limpopo-based Funocurls Green Beauty, is set to change the South African hair industry with an innovative development using banana pseudostem fibre to produce hairpieces, that she has aptly named EcoCurls. ⚪ "EcoCurls are plant-based and potentially more sustainable alternative to conventional synthetic hairpieces. The innovation is in the development and validation stage. We are happy that the project is currently progressing towards commer…
(2026-08-22). Multiple deaths after UK police car crash, police say. tribune.com.pk 
Several people have died after a collision near Middlesbrough in northeast England between a police car and a passenger car, the local police force said on Saturday. | Cleveland Police said the incident took place at around 3.39am (0239 GMT) on a main road near the South Bank area to the east of Middlesbrough. | "Sadly, the collision has resulted in multiple fatalities," a police spokesperson said. "We are working to identify the victims and contact their families." | This is a developing story and will be updated.
(2026-08-22). Gambhir calls for three-match Test series. tribune.com.pk 
India coach Gautam Gambhir said he was pleased with the rise in younger players ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday. | India hold a 1-0 lead in the two-match series and a victory in Colombo will help keep hopes of reaching the World Test Championship final alive. | Young batsman Devdutt Padikkal, playing his third Test, was one of the stars of India's comprehensive 165-run win in Galle, scoring 167 and 44. | Spinner Manav Suthar, in his second appearance for India, claimed a match haul of 10 wickets. | "Extremely satisfying to see these younger players getting an opportunity and them deliverin…
2026-08-21: Mojtaba's Allies To Derail Trump's 'D-Day' Plan? Xi Keeps Oil Flowing While Putin Expands Trade Ties
Trump's bid to economically isolate Iran could face a major obstacle as China and Russia deepen their ties with Tehran. Washington has launched an "economic D-Day" campaign targeting Iran's oil exports, financial channels and international partners. But China remains Iran's biggest oil customer, while Russia continues expanding trade and strategic cooperation with Tehran outside Western markets.
indcatholicnews.com (2026-08-21). African Catholic Clergy invoke continent's history of war and Apartheid to demand end to violence in the Holy LandCatholic clergy from South Africa, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Senegal, Mali and Uganda – including Cardinal Stephen Brislin of South Africa – have issued a joint statement declaring that the policies and actions of the Government of Israel in Gaza constitute genocide. The statement is issued on behalf of Priests Against Genocide
dailysabah.com (2026-08-21). Türkiye seeks Interpol red notices for Netanyahu over genocide chargesArrest warrants for Netanyahu and Moskovitch were issued back in July, as part of proceedings before Istanbul's 11th High Criminal Court. The Justice Ministry NOW seeks red notices for the two men to facilitate their international location and arrest…
(2026-08-22). Social crime in the Calumet region: Blackouts in Gary, Indiana, extend into second week. wsws.org The collapse of infrastructure in Gary and the broader Calumet region is the result of decades of policies through which the financial elite has drained resources from essential physical assets and funneled them into speculation.
(2026-08-22). After canceling strike vote, union officials ram through Michigan Medicine nurses' contract. wsws.org Nurses at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan were rushed into a ratification vote on a new three-year contract amid a UMPNC and corporate media campaign hailing the "historic gains" of the agreement and concealing the provisions that protect the interests of hospital management.
(2026-08-22). Australian government's phony posturing over Israeli murder of aid worker. wsws.org While bemoaning the IDF's exoneration of itself, Labor leaders repeated the fraudulent Israeli narrative that the bombardment of a clearly marked aid convoy was an error.
(2026-08-22). Mecca Agreement or Mecca Treaty? unitedworldint.com On August 7, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed the "Mecca Mutual Defense Agreement." The agreement came as a surprise. But that surprise is hardly surprising: there had been no sign that such a pact was in the works. At least not for those "outside the state apparatus." The process that led to the agreement …
(2026-08-22). Friday Nite Videos | August 21, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | August 21, 2026 |
(2026-08-22). Usain Bolt's 100m record broken at World Humanoid Robot Games. aljazeera.com Chinese robot reaches peak speed of 14.5 metres per second to beat Bolt's 100m record in Beijing, says state media.
(2026-08-22). RIP to the Russiagate Liberals. theintercept.com 
(2026-08-22). Global outpouring of support for imprisoned Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org More than 1,000 people in 58 countries and territories have signed the petition for Bogdan Syrotiuk's release since August 10, when a Ukrainian court imposed a 15-year prison term on the 27-year-old for seeking to unite the workers of Russia and Ukraine against the war.
(2026-08-22). Ukrainian parliament approves new SBU-linked defense minister. wsws.org The appointment of the SBU-linked Khmara signals a profound crisis of the Zelensky regime and the entire NATO war against Russia.
(2026-08-22). The Berlin Wall separated his family. Its legacy still endures. aljazeera.com When Germany was divided, the Guetingers were among the 70 million people split between two opposing nations.
(2026-08-22). Family and coworkers to hold memorial service for James Brasher, third Stellantis worker killed under UAW 2023 sellout contract. wsws.org The 57-year-old Stellantis worker killed on the job August 1 at the company's Mopar Parts Distribution Center in Center Line.
(2026-08-22). Govt approves army deployment in Rawalpindi under Article 245 for six months. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government on Saturday approved the deployment of the Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi for six months under Article 245 of the Constitution. | According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control, the deployment was made upon the request of the Home Department, Government of Punjab. | "The federal government, exercising the powers conferred under Article 245 of the Constitution of Pakistan, is pleased to authorise deployment of 3x companies of the Pakistan Army for sensitive security duties in Rawalpindi," the notification stated. | It added that this was "to avoid any un…
(2026-08-22). Palestinian-British girl, 6, dies days after family drowned off UK coast. aljazeera.com Saja el-Khawas's death follows that of her mother, father and sister on Tuesday, all of whom drowned.
(2026-08-22). PM Shehbaz directs financial assistance for families affected by monsoon rains, floods. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed financial assistance for families affected by the recent monsoon rains and floods across the country. | According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on X, PM Shehbaz chaired a meeting in Lahore regarding the progress in relief and rehabilitation activities during the monsoon rains. | The prime minister directed that financial assistance be provided to the families of all individuals who lost their lives in the floods, as well as to owners of houses that were completely or partially damaged by the rains and floods. | The prime minister further directed that "
(2026-08-22). Pakistan's PTI seeks contempt action over jailed Imran Khan's hospital move. aljazeera.com Party launches legal action after authorities take ex-PM to ‚Å state hospital for check-up ‚Å before returning him to jail.
(2026-08-22). PM expresses 'displeasure' over officials' ceremonial buggy ride at August 14 parade. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken a "very serious view" of an incident at an official function in Islamabad on August 14, during which the chief commissioner and inspector general of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) rode to the event in a ceremonial horse-drawn buggy, it emerged on Saturday. | According to documents available to The Express Tribune, a formal advisory was issued on Monday by Establishment Division Joint Secretary (Discipline) Syeda Shafaq Hashmi to Inspector General of Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi and Chief Commissioner of Islamabad Capital Territory Lt. (Retd.) Sohail Ashraf. | The advis…
(2026-08-22). The Fedorov Case: Anatomy of a fracture in Ukrainian power. strategic-culture.su The clash with Zelensky is the first visible skirmish in the current transition. It won't be the last. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-08-22). We Are Witnessing the Decline of Corporate Democrats. portside.org We Are Witnessing the Decline of Corporate Democrats |
(2026-08-22). Students and workers in Sri Lanka denounce Ukrainian court's imprisonment of socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "The Ukrainian government is committing a great crime by imprisoning Bogdan for 15 years because he spoke and wrote against the war."
(2026-08-22). The 1970s Oil Crisis: Never Forget. wattsupwiththat.com From MasterResource By Robert Bradley Jr. Ed. Note: This week marks the 55th anniversary of President Richard Nixon's 90-day wage and price order of August 15, 1971. With extensions, maximum…
(2026-08-22). US judge overturns policy suspending immigrant visa processing for Pakistan, 74 other nations. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-22). Two specialists from Shifa International Hospital participated in Imran's eye assessment: PIMS. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on Saturday said that two specialists from Shifa International Hospital "participated in the ophthalmological assessment" of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. | According to a press release issued by PIMS, Imran was brought to the institute in Islamabad, "during the intervening night of August 20 and 21 for medical examination and treatment." It was as part of this examination process that the former prime minister was seen by the Shifa International specialists. | "Other examinations were carried out by the concerned PIMS specialists," the ins…
(2026-08-22). Trump tried to bully Canada into bad deal, but Carney walked out & promised dollar-for-dollar fight. hindustantimes.com Canada has suspended trade negotiations with the United States after Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the latest U.S. terms, calling them "unfair" and "uneconomic." The breakdown comes as the Trump administration prepares 50% tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian exports, raising fresh concerns over the future of U.S.-Canada trade and the USMCA. President Donald Trump said a deal with Canada was still moving along, while Washington accused Ottawa of backing away from commitments. Carney says Canada will retaliate against U.S. tariffs and accelerate efforts to diversify its economy and trade partnerships.
(2026-08-22). Delaware election 2026: Meet the 3 Democrats fighting to unseat Chris Coons in the U.S. Senate. whyy.org Jeff Appelhans, Mary Louve and Eric No-Trump Hansen are vying to unseat U.S. Sen. Chris Coons in September's primary as he runs for his fourth term in office. | From left to right: Incumbent U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, Mary Louve, Eric No-Trump Hansen and Jeff Appelhans.
(2026-08-22). California lawmaker overcomes pro-Israel spending to win special election. aljazeera.com Victory for state Senator Aisha Wahab marks the latest example of a progressive overcoming millions in outside spending.
(2026-08-22). You Love To See It: Hot Subway Summer. levernews.com Good things are happening! A city plans to bottle subway hell, canoes beat out copper mines, crabbers cut the cord, and we celebrate a victory with a border wall fighter. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, Click Here To Upgrade | | Reduce, Reuse, Recycl…
(2026-08-22). H5N1 avian flu spreads among Australian bird population. wsws.org Three mass mortality events, involving a total of more than 1,000 greater crested terns, were detected in South Australia on Wednesday, with H5N1 the presumed cause.
(2026-08-22). Arteta hails Arsenal's desire. tribune.com.pk 
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's dominant 3-0 win against Coventry in the opening game of the Premier League season on Friday proved the champions have not lost their hunger for silverware. | Arteta's side picked up where they left off last season, cruising to victory over out-classed Coventry thanks to goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard at the Emirates Stadium. | The Gunners have been installed as title favourites and their swaggering display suggested their rivals will struggle to keep up this season. | Arteta was encouraged by the way his players set about overwhelming promoted Coventry with…
(2026-08-22). More than 16,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine arrive in Ebola-hit DR Congo. aljazeera.com The doses are the first of 70,000 allocated for Kinshasa as experts warn of the virus's exponential spread.
(2026-08-22). The Crowded Table: Why Four Mediators Have Failed to Fix the Pakistan Afghanistan Ceasefire. moderndiplomacy.eu The ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan resembles a ghost. It exists on paper but peace remains missing on the ground. Along the Durand Line, a 19th century colonial cartograph that Afghanistan has historically disputed, mistrust continues to deepen. Pakistan sees militant sanctuaries across the frontier as a direct threat to its national security. On the …
(2026-08-22). How will Trump's tariffs affect Canada's economy? aljazeera.com US imposes 50% tariffs on key Canadian sectors after talks collapse, but unlikely to cripple Canada's economy.
(2026-08-22). The meaning of the Mecca Pact. links.org.au 
The real meaning of the Mecca Pact between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan lies not in what it is today, contends Michael Prà∂bsting, but in what it reflects and could become in the future.
(2026-08-22). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-22). Salman vows Pakistan will bounce back. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said his side must address serious shortcomings in batting, bowling and fielding after England crushed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test at Headingley on Friday. | The defeat, completed inside three days, extended Pakistan's poor run away from home and left Salman acknowledging that England had outplayed his team in every department. | "England outplayed us in every department," Salman said at…
(2026-08-22). Climate News Worth Celebrating: The Earth Is Getting Greener. wattsupwiththat.com Originally posted at RedState By The Heartland Institute The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Global greening is not a new…
(2026-08-22). Fans note Ramsha Khan's absence in photos, videos of sister's wedding. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Ramsha Khan became the subject of fresh online speculation after being noticeably absent in pictures and videos of her sister Alysha's wedding. | With Alysha's festivities in full swing and the bride celebrating among family and friends, including actor Zoya Nasir, fans noted Ramsha's absence in the wedding content. | View this post on Instagram | Comments under the wedding posts filled up with users wondering where Ramsha was, with some saying they missed seeing the actor, while others noted the absence of her husband, fellow actor Khushhal Khan. | In April, rumours circulated that Ramsha had secretly m…
(2026-08-22). Is Washington Quietly Resetting Its Approach to Ending the War in Ukraine? moderndiplomacy.eu Land can be surrendered only once. A security guarantee can be reconsidered whenever a government changes or another war demands Washington's attention. This becomes the centre of the latest American effort to end the war in Ukraine. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may be preparing to travel to Kyiv and Moscow, but renewed diplomacy means …
(2026-08-22). Billionaire CEO of Canada's Shopify demands abolition of right to vote for broad sections of the population. wsws.org Làºtke declared that voting rights should be stripped from those whom he termed "dependents"—based on their payment of income tax. This would disenfranchise wide swathes of workers on low wages, elderly pensioners, the unemployed, students and the infirm.
(2026-08-22). CONCACAF asks Infantino to skip youth event amid FIFA governance crisis. aljazeera.com The pressure on Gianni Infantino has led CONCACAF to reportedly ask the FIFA president to skip upcoming tournament.
(2026-08-22). Nakashima pounds Fritz, Bejlek beats Keys in Cincinnati upsets. aljazeera.com Frances Tiafoe and Brandon Nakashima set up one all-American men's semifinal, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula also win.
(2026-08-22). Baloch leaders reject new provinces proposal. tribune.com.pk 
Political leaders in Balochistan have strongly opposed proposals for creating new provinces on administrative grounds, alleging that such moves were aimed at gaining control over the province's natural resources. | They also warned against attempts to mislead public opinion through unelected and non-political individuals on sensitive constitutional and political matters. | The leaders were speaking at a condolence reference held at the Quetta Press Club to commemorate the Babara massacre of Charsadda. The event was attended by representatives of the Awami National Party (ANP), National Party, Balochistan Natio…
(2026-08-22). 'Mother of Broken Cars' graduates as qualified motor mechanic. sanews.gov.za 'Mother of Broken Cars' graduates as qualified motor mechanic | Affectionately known in the Mount Fletcher community as the "Mother of Broken Cars", Nosipho Kholutsoane has turned her passion for restoring neglected vehicles into a growing business. | Kholutsoane graduated as a motor mechanic from the King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) TVET College in Mthatha on 17 July 2026, alongside 69 other graduates who completed the Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) Programme. | The programme was funded through a project of the Eastern Cape Office of the Premier and implemented by the Automotive Industry Development Ce…
(2026-08-22). US hits Canadian goods with 50% tariffs after trade talks fail. tribune.com.pk 
The US imposed 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods on Saturday after the two longstanding allies failed to reach a trade deal, with each side accusing the other of derailing days of talks. | The tariffs that came into effect just after midnight (0900 PKT) on some $20 billion of Canadian goods – things like wooden ice hockey sticks that are rarely used anymore – are far from an economic game-changer for the largest US trading partner after Mexico. That represents just over 5% of Canada's exports to the US. | But the new tariffs mark an increase in tensions between…
(2026-08-22). The US bond market crisis and the coming eruption of class struggle. wsws.org The financial oligarchy can defend the immense mass of fictitious wealth only by continuously driving down the living standards of the working class at home and seizing foreign markets, resources and supply chains abroad.
(2026-08-22). That Stunning Florida Senate Win. portside.org That Stunning Florida Senate Win |
(2026-08-22). Hotter summer and fall days are extending ragweed allergy season in Greater Philadelphia, experts say. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Millions of people across the country may soon find themselves sneezing their way through the end of summer and early fall as Throughout August and September, the spiky plant native to
(2026-08-22). Second deadliest Ebola outbreak on record spreads across the eastern Congo. wsws.org The WHO has allocated 70,000 doses of a vaccine licensed against a different Ebola species, while the destruction of US aid has stripped the region of the surveillance, food and sanitation that containment depends on.
(2026-08-22). ABC/Disney goes to court to stop FCC early review of broadcast licenses. wsws.org The FCC action, effectively ordered by President Donald Trump and implemented by his fascistic operative FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, is a frontal attack on the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of speech and the press.
(2026-08-22). 'It was a tsunami': Floods leave death trail in India's Assam. aljazeera.com From father searching for his daughter's body to man who drowned trying to save a friend, floods take devastating toll.
(2026-08-22). Somalia child hunger crisis deepens after aid cuts, UNICEF says. aljazeera.com The drought-stricken country has recorded a 32 percent jump in the number of children treated for severe malnutrition.
(2026-08-22). US says intelligence behind Israeli strike on Syria air base was wrong. tribune.com.pk US Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack said on Saturday that intelligence behind an Israeli attack on a military air base in northern Syria was wrong. | Barrack, who also serves as special envoy for Syria and Iraq, commented on Israel's airstrike on the abandoned Abu al-Duhur Military Air Base in eastern Idlib province. | Barrack said on social media that he did not know why the attack was carried out, but could share the answers given to him. | He said Israel had received intelligence that Türkiye might be moving military assets to the air base in Syria and shared the information with Washington. | The US i…
(2026-08-22). Australia: ABC program exposes cruelty of Labor's aged care schemes. wsws.org Hundreds of thousands of retired workers and their families are being denied adequate support packages or left waiting interminably for basic services.
(2026-08-22). Starc stars as 18 wickets tumble in Mackay. tribune.com.pk 
Australia scratched out a 101-run lead over Bangladesh on Saturday in the second Test, with 18 wickets falling on day one after Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam both took six in a fast-bowling masterclass. | Home skipper Pat Cummins won the toss in Mackay and his pacemen feasted, determined to bounce back from a shock nine-wicket loss in the first Test at Darwin. | They skittled Bangladesh for 64 with an irrepressible Starc the destroyer in an incredible spell of swing and seam, taking five wickets in 22 balls during the morning session to end with 6-12 from 10 overs. | Only a last-wicket partnership of 25 be…
(2026-08-22). Jewish activists push back against Israeli settlers. aljazeera.com Jewish activists provide a 'protective presence' to deter settler violence in parts of the Occupied West Bank.
(2026-08-22). Lionel Messi fined for striking opponent in Inter Miami MLS game. aljazeera.com MLS fine Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Ian Fray for separate incidents in match against Philadelphia Union.
(2026-08-22). DR Congo receives 1st batch of vaccines to contain Ebola outbreak. tribune.com.pk 
The Democratic Republic of Congo has received the first batch of 16,520 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine to contain the Ebola virus, health authorities said late Friday. | Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said more than 50,000 doses are expected by Monday. | "These doses would strengthen the government's response to Ebola and contribute to the protection of populations, with the support of our partners," Kamba told reporters in Kinshasa. | Read: WHO pleads for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak | The World Health Organisation announced on Thursday that 70,000 vaccines would be supplied to Congo from the…
(2026-08-22). Nakashima pounds Fritz in Cincinnati upset. tribune.com.pk 
Brandon Nakashima continued his red-hot pace on Friday, knocking out sixth-seeded Taylor Fritz 7-6 (11/9), 4-6, 6-3 to reach the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters semi-finals. | Unseeded Czech Sara Bejlek also advanced, backing up her stunning victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka with a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) quarter-final win over Madison Keys. | Bejlek, 20, booked a semi-final showdown with fourth-seeded American Coco Gauff, who powered to a 6-2, 6-2 victory over 10th-seeded Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk. | Nakashima lined up an all-American men's semi against Frances Tiafoe, who out-lasted Italian Lorenzo Musetti…
(2026-08-22). Why It Might Be Time To Rethink the Human Family Tree. portside.org Why It Might Be Time To Rethink the Human Family Tree |
(2026-08-22). Researchers find microplastics in insects from Schuylkill River watershed. whyy.org 
This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Microplastics were detected inside a third of insects across six streams within the Schuylkill River watershed, according to Researchers at the nonprofi…
(2026-08-22). Trump Pardons Have Cost Crime Victims $1.7 Billion. portside.org Trump Pardons Have Cost Crime Victims $1.7 Billion |
(2026-08-22). Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete shot and killed in South Africa. aljazeera.com Zolani Tete, who held WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight world titles, killed at his home in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
(2026-08-22). Ebola continues to spread in the DRC as 16,000 vaccine doses arrive. aljazeera.com Health authorities are warning that 'approximately one person has been dying from Ebola every thirty minutes'.
(2026-08-22). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh protests over wages, pensions and labour-code provisions; Mumbai public transport workers begin indefinite action; Bangladesh: Ettadee Jeans workers demand unpaid wages; Sri Lanka: Wildlife veterinarians maintain work-to-rule action; Australia: Public sector doctors strike in Victoria.
(2026-08-22). US begins mass deportations to devastated Haiti. wsws.org The US government is sending immigrants to a country it warns its own citizens not to visit, where Blackwater founder Erik Prince's latest mercenary outfit is helping conduct a drone war that has killed more than 1,200 people.
(2026-08-22). Manchester City preview: Five key questions heading into 2026-27 season. aljazeera.com Enzo Maresca faces the formidable challenge of following the legendary manager Pep Guardiola as new season starts.
(2026-08-22). Australia bite back as 18 wickets fall on day one of second Bangladesh Test. aljazeera.com Left-armers star in wicket bonanza as Australia take 101-run lead over Bangladesh on first day of the second Test.
(2026-08-22). Report: Alisa Goods Found Dead Near Las Vegas Airport. newsone.com 
Source: Kristen Goods / GoFundMe | The family of Alisa Goods has confirmed that she was found dead after being missing for nearly two weeks in Las Vegas. | Alisa's daughter Kristen Goods wrote the following on the family's It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news that our beloved mother, Alisa Goods, has been found and has passed away. | For our family, this is a devastating loss. After the uncertainty and anguish of not knowing where she was, we are now faced with the p…
(2026-08-22). Is Trump making Latin America great again? aljazeera.com
(2026-08-22). 13 missing after Tunisia migrant boat disaster as Europe-backed crackdown intensifies. geo.tv
(2026-08-22). Peru rescues people trapped by landslides on highway for nearly a week. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-22). Palestinian teen shot and killed in West Bank attack, UN responds. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-22). Perché il blocco di Trump non puà≤ trasformare l'Iran in un'isola. strategic-culture.su Gli Stati Uniti potrebbero imporre un blocco navale all'Iran. Ma non possono bloccare il territorio iraniano. | Segue nostro Finora l'Iran ha cercato di guadagnare tempo. | Ora, l'Iran sta accelerando la gestione del tempo. | Anche la pazienza strategica ha i suoi limiti. Teheran ha mantenuto una presenza militare nello Stretto di Ormuz per 5,5 mesi. L'Impero della Pirateria non ha fatto marcia indietro. Al contrario: la reazione, somman…
(2026-08-22). How Chile's "progressive" government and union bureaucracy covered up the El Teniente disaster. wsws.org The El Teniente disaster was caused by the relentless pressure to cut costs, outsource labor and maximize production that is inherent to the capitalist mode of production, a pressure that operates whether the owner is a state corporation or a private shareholder.
(2026-08-22). Panama Canal to reduce shipping as 'extreme' El Nino approaches. aljazeera.com Panama Canal will cut daily transits from 40 to 32 vessels by September 15, risking slower shipping and higher costs.
(2026-08-21). Hind Rajab's Family Says Israel's Investigation Into Hind's Death Just a PR Ploy. truthout.org Hind Rajab's mother has dismissed the Israeli military's announcement this week that it is opening a supposed criminal investigation into the killing of her 5-year-old daughter, saying that it is nothing more than a PR move meant to distract from Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza. "Why did the investigation and the acknowledgment of the shooting at Hind's car and at the paramedics come only… |
(2026-08-21). Iran must plan to overcome 'unjust sanctions', says Iranian parliament speaker. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that Iran must ‚Å plan to overcome the "unjust ‚Å sanctions", according to his channel on Telegram, Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya news agency reported on Friday. | Ghalibaf's statement came a day after United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the US will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, a move he suggested would lessen the need for new major military operations. | Bessent's comments on Thursday followed President Donald Trump's threat a day ear…
(2026-08-21). The Fight For Sovereignty In The Shadow Of A Data Center. popularresistance.org Within Nashville, Tennessee, there has been a rapid implementation of numerous technological tools and digital infrastructure. This transformation has turned the city into a hub for the growing tech economy. This new technology ranges from license plate readers to SkyWatch towers to facial recognition and to phone-hacking. The list keeps expanding. In North Nashville, a prominent Black/African community, a new battle has emerged: a proposed data center to be located at Fisk University. | Considering the situation in Memphis, Tennessee, regarding the xAI data center; this announcement has ignited a storm of resist…
(2026-08-21). Inside ICE's Broken System For Inspecting Detention Facilities. popularresistance.org When the inspectors came to Prairieland Detention Facility, pancakes appeared on the breakfast menu, Leqaa Kordia recalled. The walls sported a fresh coat of paint. A new water cooler appeared in the intake room. In the days before the inspection in December 2025, Kordia — who had been held at the Texas ICE facility for nine months at that point — said she observed a dramatic transformation. | A sub-agency of ICE, the Office of Detention Oversight (ODO) is required to inspect detention facilities like Prairieland, making sure conditions are safe and align with detention standards. If a facility gets a…
(2026-08-21). Perfect timing for Trump's 'insanity' and nuclear war. infobrics.org For the warmongering oligarchy in Washington DC, Trump's mental (un)fitness plays into the equation perfectly. Namely, if they somehow push him to drop a low-yield nuclear weapon on Iran, they can use that as the perfect excuse to depose him as a "lunatic". They'd get rid of the incumbent they detest so much and force Iran to surrender (or so they believe).
(2026-08-21). Headlines for August 21, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. Treasury to Sanction Iran and Its Trading Partners: "You Are Either With Us or Against Us", USS Abraham Lincoln Heads for San Diego After Record Wartime Deployment, Houthis Clash with Yemeni Forces in Largest-Scale Fighting Since 2022 Truce, Sudan's Humanitarian Catastrophe Grows as 200,000 Are Displaced by Fighting and Flooding, "The People Want the Fall of the Regime": Tunisian Protesters Demand Ouster of Kais Saied, Human Rights Watch: Russian Mercenaries Led Massacre of Civilians in Mali Village Raid, Armed Israeli Settlers Kill and Wound Palestinians During Raid on Village…
(2026-08-21). Breaking: Barclays 5 judge rules NO terror sentencing in blow for Mahmood. thecanary.co 
Remarkably, and in a rare blow for justice amid the UK regime's war on anti-genocide speech and protest, a judge at Preston Crown Court has just ruled that the 'Barclays 5' will not be sentenced as terrorists. As with the 'Filton 24' direct action protesters, the Crown Prosecution Service was asking the judge to rule a […] | By
(2026-08-21). Fauci adviser David Morens pleads guilty, as Trump escalates war on science. wsws.org Not one of the officials and executives who enforced the policy of mass COVID infection has been charged with any crime, and several now run the federal health agencies.
(2026-08-21). The political legacy of Fidel Castro on the 100th anniversary of his birth. wsws.org On the centenary of Fidel Castro's birth, the WSWS is republishing its 2016 assessment of his political legacy. The disaster confronting Cuban workers today is not a break with Castroism but its outcome.
(2026-08-21). Denuncia del bloqueo contra Cuba desde el histórico Puente del Medio sobre el Rin. radiohc.cu 
Los activistas de la Asociación SuizaCuba mantienen un doble compromiso: denunciar, con un acto el día 17 de cada mes, el bloqueo y la agresión permanente de Estados Unidos contra Cuba; y, por otro, celebrar en estos días el legado del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro en su Centenario. | El pasado 17 de agosto, como cada mes, tomaron un lugar emblemático de Suiza. En este caso, el histórico Puente del Medio (Mittlere Bràºcke) sobre el Rin, en Basilea, lugar tradicional para nadadores de toda Europa, para recordar que el 17 de diciembre de 2014 Barack Obama prometió normalizar sus relaciones con Cuba, algo que…
(2026-08-21). Protagonismo eterno a la mujer cubana. radiohc.cu 
Desde las trincheras del Moncada y el Granma hasta la construcción del socialismo en el presente, la mujer cubana ha escrito con su entrega y valentía las páginas más gloriosas de la Revolución, un protagonismo que quedó exaltado en el acto de condecoraciones por el aniversario 66 de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas (FMC), y en el que se reconoció con las más altas condecoraciones a dignas hijas del pueblo que, fieles al legado del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro y Vilma Espín continúan haciendo posible la obra colectiva.
(2026-08-21). Cercanos a Trump sugieren más presión sobre Cuba. radiohc.cu El America First Policy Institute (AFPI), ultraconservador tanque pensante de Estados Unidos, sugirió más presión sobre Cuba en un sesgado informe apuntalado en lo que hoy caracteriza la narrativa contra la isla: las mentiras y calumnias. | Desde su título: 'La dictadura vecina: Cuba y la lucha por el hemisferio occidental', el texto de 42 páginas se posiciona en torno al discurso en Washington desde el retorno a la Casa Blanca del presidente Donald Trump en enero de 2025. | Se presenta al país caribeño como una amenaza para la seguridad nacional de Estados Unidos, como un patrocinador del terrorismo y un peligro…
(2026-08-21). Visita Díaz-Canel centros vinculados a la academia, la ciencia y la innovación. radiohc.cu 
El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, visitó en la mañana de este jueves lo que pronto será la sede del Instituto Superior de Diseño (ISDi), de la Universidad de La Habana; así como CETA S.A. (Sociedad de Interfaz de Ciencia y Tecnología de la Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana ´José Antonio Echeverría ª)…
(2026-08-21). Smuggling booms in Gaza — and Palestinians aren't the ones profiting. thecanary.co 
An Associated Press (AP) investigation has revealed that the smuggling of goods into Gaza has skyrocketed since Israel began to restrict everything from basic necessities to wood and x-ray machines flowing into the territory. The AP investigation used Israeli court documents and interviews with truckers, traders, Palestinians, abd UN and Israeli officials to draw its conclusions. It […] | By
(2026-08-21). Democracy Now! 2026-08-21 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 21, 2026; As Pressure Grows, Israel Finally Opens Probe into 2024 Killing of 5-Year-Old Hind Rajab in Gaza; Meet Loui Ridi: Palestinian American Returns to West Bank Home Besieged by Israeli Settlers; DOJ Whistleblower Confirms "Antisemitism" Probes Against Universities Were Sham Investigations | Headlines for August 21, 2026; As Pressure Grows, Israel Finally Opens Probe into 2024 Killing of 5-Year-Old Hind Rajab in Gaza; Meet Loui Ridi: Palestinian American Returns to West Bank Home Besieged by Israeli Settlers; DOJ Whistleblower Confirms "Antisemitism" Probes Against…
(2026-08-21). Israel murders children, police in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Israeli soldiers detain and then mark Palestinians in occupied West Bank with numbers on their faces and arms.
(2026-08-21). Italia: Propuesta Premio Nobel de la Paz a la Infancia de Gaza. indybay.org Italia: Propuesta Premio Nobel de la Paz a la Infancia de Gaza | Convocatoria a la solidaridad sin fronteras…
(2026-08-21). Sunday 9/20: Paws: A Benefit for the Sulala Animal Rescue in Gaza. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center – 2414 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-08-21). Venezuela Receives 191 Citizens Deported from the US. orinocotribune.com A total of 191 Venezuelan citizens arrived in the city of Barcelona, Anzoátegui state, from the United States, on flight number 167 of the Return to the Homeland Great Mission. | On Wednesday, August 19, the authorities of the mission formally The staff deployed at the airport terminal implemented the necessary logistical measures to ensure the proper reception of the returnees. | The Return to the Homeland Great Mission reported that the returnees were receiv…
(2026-08-21). Venezuela's Oil Export Revival Hits a Wall as Tankers Face Month-Long Delays. moderndiplomacy.eu Venezuela's attempt to rapidly revive its oil industry is running into a major obstacle: the country's aging ports cannot handle the growing flow of crude. Tankers are reportedly waiting as long as 30 days to load, creating a de facto ceiling on exports even as production and international demand rise. The bottleneck highlights a deeper …
(2026-08-21). Latin American Youth Solidarity Brigade Arrives in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com A brigade of more than 30 young people from nine Latin American countries arrived in Caracas, Venezuela, on Monday, August 17, for a 10-day solidarity visit to the country. The brigade has been organized by ALBA Movements. | During August 17-26, activists from Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Chile, and Panama will engage in experiences in socialist communes and temporary shelters for victims of the June 24 double earthquake, as well as visit the sites affected by the US bombing of January 3. The group will also carry out volunteer work, cultural activities, and tree plantati…
(2026-08-21). Saturday 10/10: Monterey Film Screening: All Left of You. indybay.org Irvine Auditorium, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, 499 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA 93944…
(2026-08-21). Latin America and Caribbean Undergoing Unprecedented Demographic Changes due to Aging of Populations and Persistent Inequalities. orinocotribune.com Latin America and the Caribbean is facing an unprecedented demographic situation, with declining fertility, population aging, the transformation of family structures and complex international migration all occurring against a backdrop of persistent inequalities and weakening social mobility and cohesion, associated with gaps in institutional quality and ineffective governance, according to a new
(2026-08-21). Saturday 8/22: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Berkeley Marina, Seabreeze Parking lot at 598 University Ave…
(2026-08-21). WSWS readers and left press in Türkiye demand the release of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org WSWS readers in Türkiye are calling on the court to release Bogdan. The 15-year prison sentence handed down against the 27-year-old socialist and opponent of war is also being covered in the left-wing press.
(2026-08-21). Springboks face All Blacks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry opener. sanews.gov.za Springboks face All Blacks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry opener | The Springboks will face New Zealand's All Blacks in the opening Test of the inaugural Castle Double Malt Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday. ⚪ According to the Springboks website, coach Rassie Erasmus said the squad selected to face the All Blacks is well balanced, combining players who remained in South Africa to prepare for the series with others who featured against Argentina. ⚪ "The All Blacks are a quality team, and we selected combinations we think would be best suited for the challenge this weekend. It…
(2026-08-21). Pakistani students win World Champions award at Global MUN. tribune.com.pk 
On Pakistan's 80th Independence Day, students from Westminster Islamabad made the nation proud by winning the World Champions and Best Delegation award at Global Model UN Singapore 2026. | While representing Pakistan at the most authentic simulation of the United Nations (UN) organised by the World Federation of UN Associations (WFUNA), a group of 10 students from Westminster Islamabad participated and won 8 Best Diplomacy Awards, whereas 2 students were also shortlisted to be among the only 12 speakers internationally to give the Plenary Speech at the Opening Ceremony. The conference hosted more than 700 stud…
(2026-08-21). Freedom Summer an important part of the life of a Communist leader. peoplesworld.org 
Freedom Summer 2026 is a coalition of organizations that have come together to preserve the right to vote and democracy itself in the U.S. It includes almost every group that's engaged right now in the fight—labor unions and their allies, faith groups, community organizations, political parties, lawmakers, and so many others. The movement launched on …
(2026-08-21). Lukashenko: Belarus can provide Myanmar with everything it needs. eng.belta.by "Belarus has all the necessary technologies to assist, train, and provide | the people of Myanmar with everything they need today and tomorrow," | the Belarusian leader said.
(2026-08-21). Brazil launches AI supercomputer push while balancing US and Chinese tech. aljazeera.com The government has announced investments of about 2.3 billion reais ($444.2m) to bolster its AI ecosystem.
(2026-08-21). Jaffna fishermen protest against bottom trawling, Tamil nationalists divert anger along communal lines. wsws.org Fishermen in northern Sri Lanka must unite with workers and poor fishers across the country and in India, who face the same struggle against big fishing corporations.
(2026-08-21). Shenzhen Customs signs first sister-port cooperation MOU with Chile. ecns.cn Shenzhen Customs signed its first sister-port cooperation memorandum Thursday with Valparaíso Customs of Chile, under the APEC China Year 2026 framework.
(2026-08-21). Lukashenko on informal talks with Myanmar's leader: All cooperation areas were covered. eng.belta.by "The format of talks that began yesterday in an informal setting is good | because it allowed the two of us to calmly discuss all areas of | cooperation between Belarus and Myanmar," the head of state said.
(2026-08-21). Hong Kong: Activists Convicted for Tiananmen Vigils. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Thousands of people attend a candlelight vigil for victims of the Chinese government's brutal military crackdown in June 1989 on protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square at Victoria Park, Hong Kong, June 4, 2019. | © AP Photo/Vincent Yu, File…
(2026-08-21). U.S. meddling in Brazilian elections, preparing for possible military intervention. mronline.org 
The United States is interfering in the Brazilian presidential elections, pressuring the Brazilian electorate into voting for right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of disgraced former president, Jair Bolsonaro.
(2026-08-21). Chinese Culture Carnival opens in London. ecns.cn The 2026 Chinese Culture Carnival launched Thursday in London's Chinatown, offering immersive workshops to connect BritishChinese youth with their heritage.
(2026-08-21). Lukashenko calls for swift launch of joint projects with Myanmar. eng.belta.by "The task of the Belarusian diplomatic mission has been defined with | utmost precision — to work hand in hand with the government agencies of | Myanmar to ensure the launch of joint projects," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(2026-08-21). Civilian Secretariat engages eThekwini community on crime strategy. sanews.gov.za Civilian Secretariat engages eThekwini community on crime strategy | The Civilian Secretariat for Police Service (CSPS) Director-General, Smike Thulani Sibuyi, is today engaging stakeholders in Amaoti, one of the areas hardest hit by crime in the eThekwini region, on solutions to address the challenge. ⚪ The stakeholder engagement session at the Inanda precinct in KwaZulu-Natal will discuss the Integrated Crime and Violence Prevention Strategy (ICVPS), which calls upon all members of society and government to work together in the fight against crime. ⚪ "The Strategy recognises that crime and violence are the r…
(2026-08-21). Arms dealers ordered to digitise stock records. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Home Department has made digital inventory mandatory for all licenced arms dealers across the province, directing them to upload details of their existing firearms, ammunition and transactions by August 26. | The measure is aimed at curbing illegal weapons and strengthening the monitoring and regulation of the licensed arms trade, according to the department. | Under the new system, an Inventory Module has been introduced for holders of Business Arms Licences (BAL), requiring them to enter details of their complete existing stock as well as purchase and sale records on the Punjab Arms Licence online…
(2026-08-21). Punjab to tap tech to curb graft. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has stressed the need to restore public trust in the government, saying that 24 hours a day were not enough to serve the people. | Addressing a ceremony at the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), she said, "This is the age of technology and nothing is possible in today's world without artificial intelligence." | CM Maryam Nawaz said continuing with traditional and outdated methods would lead to failure and stressed the need to use technology in every sphere. "Punjab is the only province taking the lead through the use of information technology," she said. She s…
(2026-08-21). What to Do If a Federal Immigration Agency Kills Your Loved One. lataco.com We consulted multiple lawyers, an immigration group, and the Consulate of Mexico to create a guide we hope you never need.
(2026-08-21). NTA cancels 3 UGC-NET June 2026 Papers, Rahul seeks accountability. ummid.com Hours after releasing the Provisional Answer Keys, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced to cancel and re-conduct three papers of the UGC NET June 2026 exams.
(2026-08-21). This Mysterious "Astroturf" Group Popped Up to Defend the Paramount Merger. theintercept.com 
(2026-08-21). Is Burnham feeling the heat on Rosebank? thecanary.co 
On the day the government ended its 'public consultation' on whether to allow drilling from a controversial new oil field, scientists sprayed fire extinguishers at the energy department, dozens of protestors rallied outside the Treasury and hundreds of famous musicians wrote to the Prime Minister. These different groups are all aligned in their message: greenlighting […] | By
(2026-08-21). Statement of the Ukrainian Pacifist Movement: Defending Human Rights and Ending Lawlessness in Territorial Recruitment Centers (TCCs). worldbeyondwar.org 
By We support Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets and his representative Andriy Kryuchkov in their resistance to the lawlessness of territorial recruitment centers (TCCs). We are concerned about the information attacks on the Ombudsman's institution and the attempts by offending commanders to shift responsibility for their un…
(2026-08-21). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-08-21). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-21). Hong Kong launches 2026 ASEAN Film Festival. ecns.cn The 2026 ASEAN Film Festival kicked off in Hong Kong on Thursday. It features over 30 free screenings at multiple local venues through to Sept. 27.
(2026-08-21). From Lucknow to Azamgarh: Students Protesting Against Yogi Govt Across UP. ummid.com Lucknow, Azamgarh, Kannauj, Hamirpur and Fatehpur, the list of Uttar Pradesh cities where students, Gen Alpha, are protesting against the Adityanath Government is growing with every passing day.
(2026-08-21). A case of political sabotage: Duncan Chapel's filthy provocation against imprisoned Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org A member of the British section of the Pabloites is acting as a political provocateur on behalf of the Ukrainian regime and NATO.
(2026-08-21). Union Members, Activists Defiant in the Face of Federal Surveillance. portside.org Union Members, Activists Defiant in the Face of Federal Surveillance |
(2026-08-21). Syrian FM, CDF Munir discuss regional security and bilateral defence ties. tribune.com.pk 
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and his delegation called on Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, the military's media wing said on Friday. | According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the meeting, the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, the regional security environment and avenues for enhanced bilateral defence and security cooperation. | "Field Marshal Munir highlighted Pakistan's longstanding fraternal ties with Syria and shared Pakistan's perspective on global p…
(2026-08-21). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-08-21). Minor girl among three shot dead. tribune.com.pk 
Three women, including a nine-year-old girl, were killed and a three-year-old child was injured when armed men opened fire on a nomadic settlement on Jhang Road in Faisalabad early on Thursday, police said. | The attack took place in Abbas Pur, where a group of nomadic families had been living in makeshift tents for about a month. | Police said the attackers were allegedly motivated by suspicion that the victims had provided information that led to the death of one of their associates in a police encounter in Kasur. | According to police, around 10 armed men entered the settlement in the early hours of the mor…
(2026-08-21). Breakfast shop owner's gesture to child with cancer sparks wave of giving. ecns.cn A breakfast shop owner in Hefei, Anhui Province, quietly slipped 100 yuan ($15) and two cups of soy milk into a food delivery order Monday after learning it was for a child undergoing chemotherapy. The act quickly went viral, inspiring pay-it-forward orders and nationwide support.
(2026-08-21). EBALDC transition situation raises slumlord and eviction fears. indybay.org 2008 photo of some California Hotel tenants protesting against their evictions by the Oakland Community Housing, INC., a non profit housing developer that was dissolved.
(2026-08-21). Friday 9/4: Rally To Stop Chatbots Replacing Workers At Kaiser, Defend Healthcare Workers & Single Pay. indybay.org San Francisco Kaiser Hospital | 2645 Geary Blvd | San Francisco…
(2026-08-21). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-21). Madhya Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Result Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh is releasing on its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' Round 1 Seat Allotment Result of NEET UG 2026 (Medical MBBS and Dental – BDS) Counselling today i.e. Thursday August 20, 2026.
(2026-08-21). The Data Center Backlash Has a Practical Fix. wattsupwiththat.com The third rail was never the data center. It was the leader who reached for the easy win and forgot whose backyard it landed in.
(2026-08-21). Free Health Screenings Come to San Canal Neighborhood, Aug. 24—25. indybay.org Canal Alliance and MiSalud Health team up to offer free blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol checks — and a caring first step toward mental health support — in Spanish and English…
(2026-08-21). Pakistan, 7 other Muslim states condemn Israel's settlement expansion, reject 'E1' plan. tribune.com.pk 
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Friday unequivocally condemned Israel's continued settlement policies in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and categorically rejected the "E1" settlement plan and related settlement activities east of occupied East Jerusalem. | In a joint statement, the ministers also condemned violations and acts of violence perpetrated by settlers, with the support of Israeli occupying authorities, against the Palestinian people and their property. | They stressed that such acts did not diminish the…
(2026-08-21). Two 'robbers' killed in police shootout. tribune.com.pk 
Two alleged robbers from Punjab were killed in a police encounter near Jharrri Kas on the motorway, with a vehicle, cash and mobile phones recovered from them, police said. | According to police officials, Kot Najibullah police station SHO Chaudhry Khalid, along with a police party, was patrolling under the supervision of Khanpur DSP Raja Muhammad Bashir when they received information that robbers were present with a vehicle near the link road at Jharr, close to the motorway, apparently for committing an offence. | The police team reached the spot, where the suspects allegedly opened fire on seeing the police,…
(2026-08-21). Pakistan's Imran Khan back to prison after evaluation at hospital. aljazeera.com Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was sent back to prison after being transferred for a medical evaluation.
(2026-08-21). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-21). Why IB World School Authorization for Harrow International School is Different? ummid.com Harrow International School New York has received authorization from the International Baccalaureate Organization as an IB World School for the Middle Years Programme.
(2026-08-21). Be Quiet, Be Quiet: We Are All On the Decoy Plane Now. commondreams.org 
Not to alarm, but everything in America – our economy, military, education, environment, health, moral fiber – is being decimated by a petty, fragile, flailing child in a fact-free bubble who just turned our foreign policy over to North Korea because its dictator "has always been nice to me." Otherwise, he's grifting, lying, babbling, losing wars, slathering gold, raving about his vanity projects – "If you're grass, you're very happy" – and going on AI slop sprees with George Washington, spinning in his grave. This week, the war in Iran sank deeper into the quagmire it was always doomed to be when the 60-day…
(2026-08-21). Iga Swiatek into Cincinnati semis. tribune.com.pk 
Iga Swiatek moved into the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters as Elena Rybakina was forced to retire with a heel injury less than half an hour into their clash Thursday. | Rybakina's withdrawal raised concerns over the fitness of the world number two Kazakh just 10 days before the start of the US Open. | Trailing 4-1 in the opening set of Thursday's Cincinnati quarter-final, Rybakina suddenly pulled up short at 40-all, heading to her bench and consulting with the trainer. | She went back out and played one more point before quitting. | "I was feeling anxious watching the whole situation," said her o…
(2026-08-21). Debt, Diesel and Trump's Slump: Five Charts Defining the Week. moderndiplomacy.eu Every Friday, Reuters Open Interest distills the financial week into five key charts, highlighting the major market trends, surprises and developments that shaped investor sentiment. This week, the focus fell on a historic U.S. debt milestone, an extraordinary surge in diesel refining margins, rising bond market anxiety, Donald Trump's weakening approval ratings and the growing …
(2026-08-21). UNESCO chief reaffirms support for Lebanon, announces assistance. ecns.cn The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has increased its targeted assistance for emergency education response and recovery in Lebanon to 1.8 million U.S. dollars, as the organization's Director-General, Khaled El-Enany, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country during his first official visit.
(2026-08-21). Xinjiang foreign trade grows 4.4% as trade with Africa more than doubles. ecns.cn Foreign trade in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region reached 335.22 billion yuan ($49.9 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 4.4% year on year, according to Urumqi Customs. In July alone, the region's foreign trade surged 70.4% from a year earlier.
(2026-08-21). Chad: Political Opponents Freed. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators in Paris, France wave Chadian flags during a rally calling for the release of Succès Masra, May 31, 2025. | © 2025 Umit Donmez / Anadolu via AFP | (New York) — The Chadian authorities should vacate or set aside the conviction of Succès Masra, the former Chadian prime minister and main opposition leader, Human Rights Watch said today. Masra was released from prison on August 15, 2026, after receiving a presidential pardon.His pardon and those of eight other political opponents led to their release from prison. However, their convictions for conduct that was legit…
(2026-08-21). Small plane crashes into vehicles during emergency landing in Canada's Prince George, 1 killed. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A small aircraft crashed into vehicles while attempting an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George, British Columbia, killing one person and injuring several others.The incident took place around 2.20 pm., according to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). The aircraft involved was identified as a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air.According to the TSB, the aircraft was attempting to land on the road during an emergency when it collided with two vehicles. One person travelling in one of the vehicles died in the crash.Emergency crews rushed to the area following the crash. Pe…
(2026-08-21). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-08-21). 'Irrational, Ineffective, Dangerous': French Inquiry Condemns UK Border Policy. bylinetimes.com A French parliamentary inquiry has described the UK-France border deal as "irrational, ineffective and dangerous", warning of its consequences for human rights. | The inquiry, which was published last month, is the first democratic evaluation of the UK-France border deal since the initial Le Touquet agreement, which allows UK border checks to be carried out on French soil and French checks in the UK, came into force in 2004. | The findings have highlighted the violent consequences of the policies implemented in northern France. The inquiry found current border policy to be "irrational from a democratic standpo…
(2026-08-21). China Q&A | Green thinking, new pathways: how China's ancient wisdom is scaling up Nature-based Solutions. ecns.cn "If you look back in the 20th century, a lot of the conservation thinking and leadership was more Western," Maginnis said, seated in the shade of a tree. | "I'm convinced that we're seeing a real shift to global leadership coming from this region, and particularly from China." The shift, in the eyes of Maginnis, one of the architects of the global NbS concept, transcends money or measurable environmental improvements. More important is that "China is bringing in really much-needed new conceptual framings for how we will undertake conservation on a planet with nearly 10 billion people."
(2026-08-21). Florida Politics Embody How Black People Are Not A Monolith — For Better And Worse [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-08-21). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-08-21). South Korea footballers urge safety after extreme heat statistics. aljazeera.com South Korea professional football association urges stronger heat protections in face of rising temperatures.
(2026-08-21). Experts And Former Census Bureau Officials Call BS On Report Claiming Noncitizens Voted In 2020 [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Finn Gomez / Getty | At this point, it's not always clear whether President Donald Trump and his infinite band of MAGA propagandists are Either way, his latest attempt at sowing doubt in the U…
(2026-08-21). Jinnah's rare photos go on display. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Aurangzeb Khan Khichi on Thursday inaugurated a rare photographic exhibition documenting the life and official engagements of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah through the lens of his official photographer, Ziauddin Barni. | Titled "Quaid-e-Azam: The First Governor-General of Pakistan 1947 ñ1948", the exhibition is being held at the National Art Gallery of the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) as part of commemorative activities marking Pakistan's 79th Independence Day. | PNCA Director General Muhammad Ayoub Jamali accompanied the minister at…
(2026-08-21). Xinjiang port sees over 59,000 train departures from China to Europe, Asia. ecns.cn Horgos Land Port in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has handled more than 59,000 freight trains from China to Europe and Asia, according to Xinjiang railway authorities on Thursday.
(2026-08-21). Besieged by Israeli settlers and cut off from the outside world, Palestinian families on a West Bank hilltop refuse to leave. mondoweiss.net 
For seven months, Israeli settlers have besieged three Palestinian homes on a hilltop near Nablus, but the families refuse to leave. "We will lose ourselves if we lose Ras al-Ain," a village leader told Mondoweiss.
(2026-08-21). Who Can Be Called a Politician and What Does It Mean? indybay.org Understand who can be called a politician, what the role means, and which qualities define effective political leadership. Explore the importance of public service, responsibility, communication, integrity, and community participation in politics.
(2026-08-21). Russia eyes railway route to secure India's oil supplies. infobrics.org Most crude to India passes through or near the Hormuz Strait.
(2026-08-21). Trump Moves to Scale Back US War Drills in Korea. We Should Support That. truthout.org President Donald Trump's social media post on August 16 calling for a substantial reduction in U.S.-South Korea military exercises triggered panic across partisan lines. Instead of just pointing to the high costs of the exercises and unnecessarily hostile approach towards North Korea, Trump also highlighted his "very good relationship with Kim Jong Un" and chastised South Korea for refusing to… |
(2026-08-21). Climate Migration: Towards a New Policy Paradigm. infobrics.org With climate change emerging as one of the key vulnerabilities for the global economy, there is a greater emphasis placed by scholars on pro-active and anticipatory policy responses to such challenges…
(2026-08-21). World Hunger and Starvation Have Reached a Crisis Level. fpif.org The major safeguard against mass starvation around the globe is
(2026-08-21). Spain: Humanitarian and Rights Crisis in Ceuta. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Two of the migrants and asylum seekers who swam to Ceuta in July 2026, walk on Trampolín beach, August 2026. | © 2026 José Antonio Sempere Gálvez for Human Rights Watch | (Milan) — The Spanish government and local authorities in its North African enclave Ceuta should act urgently to provide adequate shelter to all migrants and asylum seekers living unsheltered since entering Ceuta from Morocco at the end of July, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should provide the opportunity to apply for asylum for those who want to."Thousands of people have been in the streets…
(2026-08-21). China adds Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam to 240-hour visa-free transit program, raising total covered countries to 57. ecns.cn China has expanded its 240-hour visa-free transit policy to citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam, bringing the number of countries covered by the policy to 57, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Wednesday.
(2026-08-21). London bus drivers speak after Unite union cancels heatwave strike. wsws.org Unite said there will be a ballot before the next strike scheduled for the 25th, although several bus drivers told the World Socialist Web Site they had received no details of the deal. | This pact offers the working classes of the signatory countries no protection whatsoever. It bids them to a chain of conflicts stretching from the Eastern Mediterranean to South Asia and drives them into war.
(2026-08-21). Psychedelics for Climate Action (12,000 cultists). wattsupwiththat.com "Our psychedelic-climate leaders are active today, creating change and doing compelling transformational work in this space."
(2026-08-21). FTC Must Investigate AI Book Burning. commondreams.org On Friday, Demand Progress Education Fund and a coalition of civil society advocates asked the FTC to investigate AI companies like
(2026-08-21). China's Massive New Artificial Island In The South China Sea Emerges, Primed For Militarization. twz.com 
What was a submerged reef a year ago is now a 1,500 acre artificial island with a large runway under construction, as China's militarization of the South China Sea accelerates.
(2026-08-21). What Happened To Missing Grandmother Alisa Goods? newsone.com 
Source: Photo courtesy of Fox5 Las Vegas / Alisa Goods. | New York grandmother Alisa Goods has been missing for nearly two weeks after disappearing while visiting a longtime friend in Las Vegas, according to reports from
(2026-08-21). 'Very unusual': UK Palestine activists could be sentenced as terrorists. aljazeera.com Court to rule on whether five activists accused of vandalising a Barclays bank will face terrorism sentencing.
(2026-08-21). Why Albert Einstein's 'Why Socialism?': An Interview with John Bellamy Foster (Part 4). mronline.org We have to get back the kind of public intellectuals, real left intellectuals, Marxist intellectuals who are not just academics.
(2026-08-21). 'I heard you missed me': Melania Trump jokes about month out of spotlight. geo.tv US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in a Fostering the Future announcement in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, August 20, 2026.— Reuters
(2026-08-21). Several people injured in sword attack at Swedish high school. geo.tv Police officers stand near the Risbergska school, following a deadly shooting attack at the adult education center in Orebro, Sweden, February 5, 2025. — Reuters Several people were injured on Friday at a Swedish high school by a person armed with a sword, the Fagersta…
(2026-08-21). China-Europe Rail Freight via Russia Surges Amid Deep-Sea Disruption. infobrics.org Rail freight traffic between China and Europe via Russia has increased by almost 50% this year as security concerns in the Red Sea and persistent disruption to the Suez Canal have prompted shippers to divert freight to the Kazakhstan – Russia – Belarus corridor…
(2026-08-21). Arsenal embrace being 'hunted' as Premier League returns. tribune.com.pk 
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal will embrace being "hunted" by their title rivals as the new Premier League season kicks off with the champions facing Coventry on Friday. | Just 34 days after a captivating World Cup came to an end, the Premier League returns with Arsenal aiming to cement their position as English football's preeminent force. | The Gunners have the honour of playing the opening game of the season at the Emirates Stadium, before a packed slate of top-flight matches across Saturday, Sunday and Monday. | Arteta's side won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years last season, finally getting the…
(2026-08-21). What's Really Going On Inside Animals' Heads? whyy.org We explore the inner lives of animals, from empathy in baboons to pain in lobsters and odd-couple friendships.
(2026-08-21). U.S. sanctions 10 individuals for 'transferring cash' to Hezbollah. ecns.cn The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said Thursday it has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals that are "part of a network responsible for transferring cash" to Hezbollah.
(2026-08-21). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-21). Min Aung Hlaing: Myanmar aims to boost ties with Belarus in many areas. eng.belta.by "I remember you saying that there are no off-limits topics between our | countries, so we arrived with confidence that we can expand cooperation | not only in the economy but also in a number of other areas," Min Aung…
(2026-08-21). SNAP: Millions Of People Have Lost Benefits Due To Trump Changes [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Smith Collection/Gado / Getty | Last year's Big, Beautiful Bill included some of the largest changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in decades. Since this is the Trump administration we're talking about, none of these changes were for the better. Recent data show that SNAP enrollment has declined by over 13% in the last 12 months. |
(2026-08-21). Chinese milk tea brands win over young consumers around the world. ecns.cn Chinese modern tea brands such as Mixue Ice Cream & Tea and CHAGEE are rapidly expanding overseas and gaining popularity among young consumers around the world. From Southeast and Central Asia to the Americas, long queues outside Chinese tea shops are becoming an increasingly common sight.
(2026-08-21). An existential psychologist on making a meaningful life. whyy.org Research psychologist That has had the benefit of reducing the harmful stigma around mental illness. A 2025 study by the American Psychological Association found that an overwhelming majority of Americans — 88% — said having a mental health disorder is nothing to be a…
(2026-08-21). Economic Advisor's 'bring back E10' advice puts in question govt's oil policy. ummid.com The opposition parties are using Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran's suggestion that the 'E10 Petrol should be brought back' to cast doubt over the Narendra Modi government's oil policy.
(2026-08-21). Saturday 8/22: Coffee and Conversation About Reparations. indybay.org Café International, 508 Haight Street near Fillmore SF…
(2026-08-21). President Ramaphosa calls for stronger SA-Zimbabwe economic ties. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls for stronger SA-Zimbabwe economic ties | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stronger economic cooperation between South Africa and Zimbabwe, with a particular focus on balancing trade, expanding infrastructure investment and turning the two countries' abundant natural resources into jobs and greater prosperity. ⚪ Addressing the Fourth Session of the South Africa—Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Pretoria on Friday, President Ramaphosa said the two countries must use existing bilateral mechanisms and opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (A…
(2026-08-21). ICRC president: At 77, the Geneva Conventions remain indispensable to humanity and global stability. icrc.org Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, to mark the 77th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 on August 12th.
(2026-08-21). Stop Government Surveillance! No to Flock and ALPRs! indybay.org Join us for an action Thursday, August 20th, 5: 00-6: 30, on Broadway and 14th St in Oakland, against Flock and all ALPRs as part of a National Week of Actions organized by DeFlock…
(2026-08-21). NOAA Proposes Amending the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5). wattsupwiththat.com Its answer amounts to: go back and check the work.
(2026-08-21). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's caption reads: | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — MAY 11: At the interior entrance to the Cheyenne Mountain Complex headquarters for NORAD two military personnel exit the administrative area May 11, 2004 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Constructed during the Cold War period in 1958, NORAD (North Am…
(2026-08-21). BMW iX3 Flow Concept inspired by Spiderman to exhibit at BMW Welt. ummid.com The BMW iX3 Flow Concept, created in collaboration with the theatrical release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which leverages E Ink Prism technology to transform the vehicle exterior into a programmable, paint-like digital surface will be put on display at BMW Welt in Munich.
(2026-08-21). Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Merit List Today – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing on its official website 'medicalug2026.mahacet.org' today i.e. Tuesday August 18, 2026 NEET UG 2026 Provisional Merit List of candidates who have registered for Admission in First Year Health Science Courses including MBBS and BDS.
(2026-08-21). Are Democrats Having A Tea Party Moment? levernews.com Who's leeching off small businesses? Where is Big Tech getting all its data? And Liberation Day for whom? | The answers to these questions and many more can be found in LeverMind, our weekly news quiz testing your knowledge of the developments that really matter — and who needs to be held accountable. | You have 30 seconds for each question. Find out below if you're a true LeverMind for the week of August 17, 2026 — or just a LeverLurker. |
(2026-08-21). Australia: Allied health workers strike against Victorian Labor's deepening cuts. wsws.org August 11 was the second 24-hour strike by the radiographers, physiotherapists, podiatrists, pharmacists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and other health professionals, in a 10-month enterprise bargaining dispute with the state government.
(2026-08-21). UK Judge Decides Against Sentencing Palestine Action Activists for Terrorism. truthout.org Five Palestine Action activists who were convicted in June of vandalizing a Barclays bank in the UK will not be sentenced as terrorists. As reported by Al Jazeera on Friday, Judge Robert Altham determined that the five defendants — Brendon O'Hagan, 28; Amanda Kelly, 31; Hmeera Atiqnisar, 31; Mohammed Malik, 28; and Alma Yaniv, 70 — did not commit crimes that rose to the level of terrorism. |
(2026-08-21). Madison, August 29, 2026: Food Drive and Fundraiser for the Sunshine Place Ice Cream Social. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-21). The Premier League season 26/27 preview. thecanary.co 
Premier League. Arsenal: Players look sharp, squad settled after Premier League win Christos Tzolis has been the standout of Arsenal's pre‚Äëseason, arriving from Club Brugge for £34m and immediately producing end‚Äëproduct. Across six friendlies, he registered six assists and a goal, including two assists in the Community Shield win over Man City. His numbers mirror […] | By
(2026-08-21). The Culture War Is the Class War: A Letter to the 'Post-Woke' Left. orinocotribune.com 
By Tony Chamas — Aug 18, 2026 | A Theory of the Two Lefts | This essay serves as the fourth and final essay in my Genealogy of Wokeism series. But you don't need to read those essays first before reading this one. For those who want a rigorous, historically grounded definition of what wokeism is, I would direct them to
(2026-08-21). Voices from the UK in support of international campaign to free Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "A young man writes what he believes. He says war is wrong. He says working people on both sides should stand together. For that—15 years in prison."
(2026-08-21). China delivers new deep-water offshore engineering vessel. ecns.cn China's domestically developed new-generation deep-water multi-functional offshore engineering vessel "Hai Yang Shi You 292" (Ocean Oil 292) was officially named and delivered in Qidong, Jiangsu Province, on Friday.
(2026-08-21). 'Guaranteeing Peace And Security': Nicaragua's Tourism Sector Backs Proposed Reforms. scheerpost.com Becca Renk Foster, Popular Resistance. Ometepe Island "I'm not a member of any political party, but I believe that the tourism development in our community has been beneficial for the island." I'm standing with tour guide Luis Argeñal on the green folds of Concepción, looking out over a pastoral scene to the cloud-shrouded Maderas. We …
(2026-08-21). Dr TikTok: Mental health moves from consulting rooms to social media. aljazeera.com Social media fosters empathy and awareness, but cannot replace evidence-based treatment or formal psychological care.
(2026-08-21). Union-Busters Are Using ICE to Intimidate California Wine Industry Workers. progressivehub.net DAVID BACON | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-08-21). When can the Home Secretary revive an argument she withdrew below? ukhumanrightsblog.com The UK Human Rights Blog is moving to Substack. From 19th October, all new articles will be published exclusively on our Substack, and no new content will appear on our current website. To stay up to date with our latest articles and insights, please subscribe here: substack.com/@ukhumanrightsblog Secretary of State for the Home Department v Hirtie [2026] …
(2026-08-21). Jail official arrested over alleged Rs450m bribe. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) has arrested Gujranwala jail Superintendent Azhar Javed Cheema over allegations of receiving a Rs450 million bribe and obtained his five-day physical remand from a court. | According to officials, ACE authorities arrested Cheema from inside the jail on Tuesday and initiated an investigation into allegations of large-scale corruption against him. | The accused was produced before the court shortly after his arrest. During the proceedings, the ACE circle officer requested a 12-day physical remand, arguing that the investigation team needed to recover the alleged bri…
(2026-08-21). The impunity granted to Israel is as shocking as its violence. mronline.org 
More incitement to violence from Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir exposes how colonial violence is aimed at the entire colonised population.
(2026-08-21). Presidents of Belarus, Myanmar meet for official talks at Palace of Independence. eng.belta.by Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko is holding a meeting at the | Palace of Independence with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, who is | currently paying an official visit to Belarus.
(2026-08-21). Hussey mulls role with England for Ashes series. tribune.com.pk 
Australian great Mike Hussey could face his own country in the Ashes after saying Friday he was open to joining England as their Test batting coach. | Hussey has had an informal approach from England's new red-ball coach Stephen Fleming, the duo having spent 15 years as team-mates and then coaches at Indian Premier League side Chennai Super Kings. | "We obviously get on really well and work a lot together," former Test stalwart Hussey told Fox Sports, where he is employed as a commentator. | "So it was just a bit of a passing comment, really saying, 'Look, what do you reckon? Would you think about being the ba…
(2026-08-21). General Motors Mexico workers defend Bogdan Syrotiuk and support Will Lehman's campaign. wsws.org Workers at the General Motors complex in Silao, Guanajuato have issued statements demanding the freedom of the Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk, supporting the campaign of socialist autoworker Will Lehman for president of the United Auto Workers.
(2026-08-21). Appeal to Pope Leo XIV to Organize a Global Leaders Summit to Address the Questions of Peace and Nuclear Disarmament. worldbeyondwar.org We, the undersigned from around the world, think the timing is propitious for calling an emergency international summit to address major conflicts in the world and the need for stepping away from the nuclear precipice. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-08-21). On the 86th anniversary of the assassination of Leon Trotsky. wsws.org Eighty-six years after Trotsky's assassination and 90 years after the Moscow Trials, the ideals of the October Revolution Trotsky fought to preserve and expand are finding a growing audience around the world.
(2026-08-21). The roots of capitalism run through slavery: The Thirty-Fourth Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
Behind the polished story of Western progress lies another history: steam power, modern banking, and industrial capitalism were not born of peaceful innovation but paid for with the blood of enslaved people.
(2026-08-21). $40tn debt: U.S. unhinged empire is a threat to world peace. strategic-culture.su The U.S. debt crisis is a legacy of endless war. It is also a harbinger of future wars. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The United S…
(2026-08-21). Initial results emerge from wildlife survey. tribune.com.pk 
Initial findings of Punjab's first comprehensive provincial survey of wildlife, birds, reptiles, amphibians and flora have emerged, with the survey recording 5,128 Punjab urials, 1,276 chinkaras, 540 Indus River dolphins, 160 blue bulls, 138 hog deer and 93 blackbucks. | However, the complete and final results of the survey have not yet been officially released for public access. | Among birds, the survey recorded 92,636 grey francolins, 40,526 black francolins, 6,052 chukars, 1,821 houbara bustards, 345 vultures and 49 kalij pheasants. | The survey also recorded 7,600 skittering frogs, 1,070 Bengal monitor li…
(2026-08-21). Russian Strike on Kyiv Kills 16, Highlighting Ukrainian Missile Shortage. news.antiwar.com Russia struck the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and the surrounding region with a massive barrage of drones and missiles in an hours-long night attack that killed 16 people, officials said Thursday. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that it hit military-industrial sites in and around Kyiv that manufactured long-range drone and cruise missile components, as well …
(2026-08-21). Saturday 8/29: Civil Rights, Black Power & Reparations. indybay.org RSVP for address…
(2026-08-21). Dozens of migrants land on Spanish coast surprising beachgoers. aljazeera.com Footage circulating on social media shows dozens of migrants arriving by boat on Spain's southeastern coast.
(2026-08-21). Wine, Vapes And 'Woke Mental Health' Jibes: Leaked Emails Expose Reform Council Meltdown. bylinetimes.com 
A Reform council has descended into a series of resignations, email leaks and lurid allegations — as a councillor quit the party over the leader allegedly mocking mental health as "woke." | Former Reform councillor Kenny Hope — now sitting as an independent — alleges that Durham's Reform council leader Andrew Husband said "mental health is woke" during an April 2026 cabinet working group meeting, while two cabinet members are said to have opened wine and one vaped. | Another former Reform councillor — again now sitting as an independent — Cllr Kate Rowland, said a Reform meeting "
(2026-08-21). Operating theatre staff set to strike in Greater Manchester hospitals. thecanary.co 
Four hospitals in Greater Manchester are facing strikes from over 350 operating theatre workers next week. But the staff aren't taking action for higher wages or better hours — they're walking out to force their employers to pay them what they're already owed. The same staff already took part in four rounds of industrial action […] | By
(2026-08-21). Comparison Of Two German Weather Forecasts: From 25 Years Ago and From Today. wattsupwiththat.com Escalating climate language: 25 years ago, 28 ∞C was "pleasant"…today it is called "extremely dangerous".
(2026-08-21). The real issue is energy: Israel seeks to encircle Türkiye through proxies. unitedworldint.com By Yiƒüit Saner As military cooperation between Israel, Greece and South Cyprus deepens in the Eastern Mediterranean, Türkiye is increasingly being described by Tel Aviv as a regional threat. But is this rapprochement driven solely by military calculations? According to Spanish political scientist, academic and translator Dr. Enrique J. Refoyo, at the heart of the …
(2026-08-21). Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal begin SPL 2026-27 campaign with victory. ummid.com The reigning Champions Al Nassr FC and Al Hilal began their Saudi Pro League 2026-27 (SPL 26/27) campaign with convincing victories.
(2026-08-21). Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty of national security charges. aljazeera.com Activist group says the 'twisted' Hong Kong judicial system had long ago decided that the pair were guilty.
(2026-08-21). Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Is Turning Soviet-Era Armor Into Robotic Combat Vehicles. twz.com 
In another effort to advance robotic warfare, Ukraine is working to turn Soviet-era BRDM-2 armored reconnaissance vehicles into
(2026-08-21). After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia's next Nile dams? aljazeera.com Three projects mark a new test for Egypt after it failed to prevent construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
(2026-08-21). EXCLUSIVE: Unite boss Graham's leaked message asking deletion of evidence against husband. thecanary.co 
In 2022, Skwawkbox first exposed the attempts of Unite general secretary Sharon Graham — before she took the top job — to have evidence gathered by workers against her husband destroyed. Union staff had recorded four months' worth of Jack Clarke's bullying and misogyny, and the union had transcribed the recordings for its disciplinary investigation, […] | By
(2026-08-21). Import substitution in action: How Belarus expands its paint, coatings production. eng.belta.by During the press tour focused on Grodno Oblast enterprises awarded the | State Quality Mark, Director of the Lakokraska company Andrei Gurchin | outlined the development of the paint and coatings industry in Belarus.
(2026-08-21). What Deflock? A Week Of Action Confronts The AI Surveillance State. scheerpost.com Mike Ludwig, Truthout. A Kansas activist discovered that police tracked him with Flock-style cameras after he wrote an op-ed criticizing them. The op-ed Canyen Ashworth wrote last September may have been critical of the police where he lives in Lenexa, Kansas, but it could hardly be considered radical. A racist and nonsensical police investigation into the immigration status of a …
(2026-08-21). TRAPPED IN AN OILY FOOL'S PARADISE. indybay.org Delusion and Catastrophic reality…
(2026-08-21). Wednesday 9/16: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-08-21). Monday 9/21: Seaside: Peace Day Film and Potluck. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA, 93955…
(2026-08-21). Two ships hijacked off Yemen, Somalia; 22 Indians among crew. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Two commercial vessels carrying 22 Indian nationals were hijacked in separate incidents off the coasts of Yemen and Somalia, a senior official from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said on Friday.According to officials, the Indian crew members on both vessels are safe as of the latest available information.Tanker hijacked in Gulf of AdenThe first incident involved MT Sibu 1, an Eritrea-flagged tanker carrying oil products. The vessel had 20 crew members on board, including 16 Indians, when armed pirates hijacked it in the Gulf of Aden on August 20.The incident took place around 30 naut…
(2026-08-21). Yemen Targets Saudi Sites in Najran After Airspace Violation. orinocotribune.com Yemen's Armed Forces say they struck a sensitive Saudi target at Najran Airport and Aramco in response to Saudi violations of Yemen's airspace. | The Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree said the operations targeted a sensitive Saudi site at…
(2026-08-21). Tyson Foods shutters beef plants in Illinois and Utah, eliminating 3,200 jobs. wsws.org Since 2023, Tyson has shut down six chicken plants, a pork plant in Perry, Iowa, a beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, and several other sites—cutting over 10,000 jobs.
(2026-08-21). I Grew Up in Gary. I've Never Seen a Power Outage Like This. capitalbnews.org 
I've experienced dozens of power outages growing up in Gary. But usually an outage had boundaries. A neighborhood, a section of a city, or maybe part of a county. You could drive a few miles and eventually find light again. But last Tuesday, as my wife and I drove through Merrillville, Hobart, and Portage in …
(2026-08-21). China's Pingyao International Photography Festival draws nearly 20,000 works from over 2,600 photographers. ecns.cn More than 2,600 photographers from 34 countries and regions and 21 Chinese provinces have registered for the 26th Pingyao International Photography Festival, which will open on Sept. 19 in the ancient city of Pingyao in north China's Shanxi Province, organizers said Thursday.
(2026-08-21). 'Orcas' with likely inside info win big on Trump Jr.-funded Polymarket. responsiblestatecraft.org The Trump-connected Polymarket is likely helping gamblers with inside military information cash in on wars the president wages. According to Reuters, a report by the Anti-Corruption Data Collective found that
(2026-08-21). DUSU Election 2026 Schedule Published. ummid.com The Delhi University (DU) has issued the notification and published the complete schedule of the high stake Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) Elections 2026.
(2026-08-21). A Newly Pragmatic Approach To The Anti-Russian Sanctions Is Spreading Through Latvia. thealtworld.com It's notable that Latvia's political discourse about the anti-Russian sanctions is shifting from blind approval to demanding something tangible from the EU in return considering the country's reputation for its hard line towards Russia. | Latvia, just like its Estonian and Lithuanian neighbors, is known for its anti-Russian policies. The
(2026-08-21). Min Aung Hlaing invites Belarusian observers to 2027 elections in Myanmar. eng.belta.by President Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar invited Belarusian observers to | monitor the 2027 election campaign during the restricted meeting with | Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk on 21 August.
(2026-08-21). State takeover of Fort Worth ISD leads to 800 resignations, 569% increase in uncertified teachers. wsws.org The Texas state government, as with state and local governments across the country controlled by both parties, is engaged in a huge attack on public education.
(2026-08-21). 10,000-square-meter 'Robot Consumer Street' debuts in Beijing. ecns.cn A nearly 10,000squaremeter "Robot Consumer Street" opened Wednesday at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing's EconomicTechnological Development Area, featuring more than 20 leading robotics companies.
(2026-08-21). EBALDC nonprofit housing developer lays off 81 employees at 24 properties. indybay.org Effie's House a 21 unit residential Section 8 Project Based building in Oakland, will soon be managed by WinnResidential starting October 1, 2026, instead of the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC).
(2026-08-21). Australia's leadership spill history might still teach the UK what not to do. thecanary.co 
In the early 2000s, Australia topped the charts for an interesting political indicator: the most leadership spills. Since that time, the Australian Labor Party has tightened down on debate and dissent, perhaps in an effort to look united after bad polling has driven various leaders out of office. History may be about to repeat itself […] | By
(2026-08-21). Shanghai and Hong Kong researchers unlocks key heart repair mechanism. ecns.cn A joint research team from Shanghai and Hong Kong published a landmark study in the journal Science on Friday, revealing the mechanisms behind the heart's innate emergency blood-supply pathway. The discovery could lead to game-changing treatments for acute myocardial infarction.
(2026-08-21). Geopolitica dell'India nel secolo XXI. strategic-culture.su Dopo decenni di non allineamento, la politica estera indiana, soprattutto con la salita al potere di Narendra Modi, ha effettuato una svolta decisiva con la nuova affermazione di una diplomazia economica (il cosiddetto "Made in India") e la strategia del "Look East, Act East". Nuova Delhi, di fatto, cerca nuovi spazi di manovra, sia a livello regionale che globale, per imporsi come attore fondamentale verso la sua idea di evoluzione multipolare.