(2022-08-16). Missile attack reported on US military base in E Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — News sources on Monday night reported a missile attack on the US base in the Al Omar oil field located in eastern Syria's Deir ez-Zur.
(2022-08-16). Creeping martial law in the Philippines as poverty grows. wsws.org The months since the election of Marcos Jr have been marked by the incremental expansion of authoritarian rule.
(2022-08-16). While Claiming to Defend Freedom Around the World, the U.S. Has Dozens of Political Prisoners—and the Majority are People of Color. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Highly toxic, radioactive waste moved from Japan's Fukushima to Hokkaido amid protests. ecns.cn The chemical waste, that is extremely high in carcinogens and stored near Japan's disaster-hit Fukushima nuclear power plant, was transported Tuesday to a city in Hokkaido among protests from local residents.
(2022-08-16). Is Moral Clarity Possible in Donald Trump's America? tomdispatch.com Recent episodes of purposeful and accidental truth-telling brought to my mind the latest verbal lapse by George W. Bush, the president who hustled this country into war in Afghanistan and Iraq after the 9/11 attacks. He clearly hadn't planned to make a public confession about his own warmongering in Iraq when he gave a speech in Texas this spring. Still, asked to decry Russian president Vladimir Putin's unjustified invasion of Ukraine, Bush inadvertently and all too truthfully placed his own presidential war-making in exactly the same boat. The words spilled out of his mouth as he described "the decision of one m…
(2022-08-16). Iran responds to EU nuclear text, seeks US flexibility. tribune.com.pk 
Iran responded to the European Union's "final" draft text to save a 2015 nuclear deal on Monday, an EU official said, as the Iranian foreign minister called on the United States to show flexibility to resolve three remaining issues. | After 16 months of fitful, indirect U.S.-Iranian talks, with the EU shuttling between the parties, a senior EU official said on Aug. 8 it had laid down a "final" offer and expected a response within a "very, very few weeks." | While Washington has said it is ready to quickly seal a deal to restore the 2015 accord on the basis of the EU proposals, Iranian negotiators said Tehran's…
(2022-08-16). Chinese military survey ship docks at Sri Lanka port. tribune.com.pk 
The Chinese survey vessel Yuan Wang 5 docked on Tuesday at Sri Lanka's Chinese-built port of Hambantota, a port official said, a move likely to stoke concern in neighbouring India about the growing influence of its bigger and more powerful rival. | The movements of the ship have fuelled contention between India and China, two of Sri Lanka's biggest allies in its current economic crisis, as India fears China could use the port, near the main Asia-Europe shipping route, as a military base. | "The vessel will be berthed for three days," the official, who declined to be identified as he was not authorised to speak…
(2022-08-16). Sri Lanka faces looming food crisis with stunted rice crop. tribune.com.pk 
Nallathambi Mahendran walked through his four acres of emerald green paddy fields in northern Sri Lanka's Kilinochchi district, indicating the height the plants should have reached by now. They were several feet short. | The standing paddy crop across most of this major rice growing belt is stunted for the second successive season because of the lack of fertiliser, according to farmers, a union leader and local government officials. | In 10,900 hectares of land under cultivation in Kilinochchi, the average yield is likely to hit 2.3 metric tonnes per hectare, according to government estimates seen by Reuters.
(2022-08-16). Vietnam's war remnants museum. greenleft.org.au Aaron Monopoli visits the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and discovers the story of the Vietnam War — as told by a people resisting colonialism and imperialist invasion.
(2022-08-16). Fall of Kabul: Reflections after one year. tribune.com.pk 
Aziz Khan*, 45, sat at the door of his tent in the heat of the day. Rain or shine, he faces the harsh realities of his new life every day. Dislodged from his home, he's torn between two unreconciled strivings: two meals a day to survive in a new world and a yearning to reunite with his family stranded back in Afghanistan. | With no access to basic facilities such as clean drinking water and electricity, Aziz struggles to come to terms with poverty — a new, alien reality he has not encountered in his life before. | His days are consumed by the memories of the apple orchards that he owned and the stable dry fru…
(2022-08-16). Arab World is on the Verge of a Very Important Transformation. journal-neo.org 
In the Arab world, the old balance of power has rapidly changed according to the famous proverb "all things are in flux", and Saudi Arabia with its architect Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (MBS) is increasingly coming to the fore. The Crown Prince is determined to lead and transform the entire Arab world …
(2022-08-16). Did the Syrian Revolution Have Popular Support? globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Semiconductor Crisis: China-Taiwan Standoff Might Increase Global Chip Shortage. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). How Much has the US Promised to Pay for Lithuania's anti-Chinese Policy? journal-neo.org 
On August 7, a delegation of 11 Lithuanian officials led by Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Agnƒó Vaiciukeviƒçi≈´tƒó arrived in Taiwan on a five-day visit. According to the Taiwanese Foreign Ministry, the purpose of the delegation's visit is to "strengthen strategic cooperation and business ties in advanced sectors." In reality, however, the Lithuanian vice-ministers …
(2022-08-16). Massive fire breaks out in US base near Baghdad airport. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Local Iraqi sources reported that a massive fire broke out in the Americans' Victoria base located near the Baghdad airport.
(2022-08-16). Bus-oil tanker crash leaves 20 dead in Pakistan's Punjab. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — At least 20 people were burnt alive in a collision between a passenger bus and an oil tanker in Pakistan's Punjab province on Tuesday, rescue officials said.
(2022-08-16). Plane crash reported in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Saudi official sources reported that a light plane crashed in the country's capital of Riyadh.
(2022-08-16). One Year Later: How the Biden Admin, Big Tech, and Pfizer Fooled Americans into Taking "FDA Approved" COVID Vaccines that Never Actually Existed. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Rusia frustra atentado contra oleoducto en Volvogrado. telesurtv.net Los servicios de seguridad dijeron estar tomando medidas para frenar esas actividades y buscar a los cómplices en Rusia.
(2022-08-16). Condenan a seis años de prisión a lideresa Suu Kyi en Myanmar. telesurtv.net La derrocada lideresa de Myanmar apelará contra la nueva condena, añadida a una sentencia anterior de otros 11 años.
(2022-08-16). King Fahd Garden in Medina catches fire. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — King Fahd Garden in Medina city, Saudi Arabia, caught fire on Monday night due to severe lightning which ripped through some areas of the city.
(2022-08-16). Turkish launches artillery attacks on N Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Syrian sources announced that Turkish forces have launched artillery attacks on the city of Al-Dirbasiyah as well as its surrounding villages in the northern suburbs of Al-Hasakah.
(2022-08-16). Las 3 del día: Cuba en la Olimpiada de Ajedrez y las noticias de este 15 de agosto (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Este lunes en Las 3 del día hablaremos de ajedrez, a propósito de la participación cubana en la última Olimpiada que aconteció en la India. En el certamen, los equipos cubanos ocuparon el puesto 19. Los hombres totalizaron 27 puntos y 24 las chicas. Para conocer más detalles escucharemos en declaraciones exclusivas al presidente de la Federación Cubana de Ajedrez Carlos Rivero.
(2022-08-16). S.Korea, U.S. to launch preliminary drills ahead of major combined exercise. ecns.cn The combined forces of South Korea and the United States planned to launch four-day preliminary drills on Tuesday ahead of their major combined exercise set to begin next week, according to Yonhap news agency.
(2022-08-16). Lloyd Austin's speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue. indybay.org On June 11, 2022, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the Shangri-La summit in Singapore put emphasis on the expansion of alliances and partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region to counter the regional challenges, having China in mind.
(2022-08-16). Death toll from Yerevan market blast rises to 16: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The death toll from the blast and subsequent fire at Yerevan's Surmalu wholesale market has risen to 16, the press service of the Armenian emergencies ministry reported on Tuesday.
(2022-08-15). US-Made International MaxxPro MRAPs Reached Donbass. southfront.org 
On August 14th, a column of US-made International MaxxPro MRAPs entered the Donbas region. The armored vehicles provided to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) by the US were delivered through Italy, Poland and Romania. They arrived on the territory of Ukraine three days before. | The column of at least 18 vehicles were reportedly spotted near the village of Slavyanka located 45 kilometers to the west from the city of Donetsk. Machine guns were seen installed on the towers of…
(2022-08-15). U.S Congressmen Came To Taiwan, Beijing Responds. southfront.org 
The friendship between Taiwan and the United States has been getting stronger lately. The pace of friendship led to the second U.S. delegation visiting Taiwan this month. This time the U.S. official delegation consisted of congressmen led by Senator Ed Markey. | Markey is associated with Taiwan at certain points in his biography. In 1979 he voted for the Taiwan Relations Act, just at a time when PRC-US relations were very strained."Markey's visit to Taiwan at the head of a delegat…
(2022-08-15). US Restores Backchannels With Syria Over Missing American Journalist. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration has According to a report from
(2022-08-15). Drone Hits US Base in Syria; No Casualties or Damage. news.antiwar.com According to a military statement, the US base at al-Tanf, in Syria along the Iraq and Jordan border, was targeted by a series of drones today. US troops have been occupying al-Tanf for years, chiefly with an eye toward supporting a series of rebel groups that have been in and out of Jordan and are trying to control the border area. | There was no claim of credit for the attack, while US statements said the strike put civilians and risk and un…
(2022-08-15). 77th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II commemorated. ecns.cn Japan surrendered to Allied forces on August 15, 1945 in World War II and today marks the 77th anniversary of Japan's defeat and unconditional surrender.
(2022-08-15). Japanese PM sends offering to notorious Yasukuni shrine, 2 cabinet members visit. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sent a ritual offering to the controversial Yasukuni shrine on Monday, the 77th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.
(2022-08-15). Japanese PM delivers speech marking anniversary of surrender without remorse for wartime aggression. ecns.cn Japan on Monday marked the 77th anniversary of its surrender in World War II, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivering his speech without remorse for the country's wartime aggression history.
(2022-08-15). Sri Lanka's Crisis is a Chronicle Foretold. orinocotribune.com By Eric Toussaint — Aug 9, 2022 | Sri Lanka's acute economic crisis and sovereign debt default, along with its people's uprising in 2022, has drawn attention across the world. It is described as the "canary in the coal mine," that is, a harbinger of the likely future for other global south countries. Eric Toussaint, spokesperson for the Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt (CADTM) interviewed via email Colombo-based Balasingham Skanthakumar of the Social Scientists' Association of Sri Lanka and the CADTM's South Asia network. The responses in draft were improved by Amali Wedagedera's review and…
(2022-08-15). The U.S. Pivot to Asia: Cold War Lessons from Vietnam for Today. libya360.wordpress.com Cynthia Chung In part one of this series, I discussed how a massive U.S. arms stockpile in Okinawa, Japan that was originally intended to be used for the planned American invasion of Japan was cancelled once the two atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. L. Fletcher Prouty, who served as Chief of Special Operations…
(2022-08-15). Mom Warns America About Kim Kardashian-Inspired Brazilian Butt Lifts After Daughter Dies From Operation. moguldom.com Inundated with images on social media and reality shows, more and more women are trying to obtain an unrealistic body. One young New York City woman who wanted a Kim Kardashians-style butt died trying to get it. Now her mother is warning Americans about the dangers of the plastic surgery procedure called the Brazilian Butt …
(2022-08-15). PMU forces thwart ISIL attack in Iraq's Nineveh (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — Iraq's Popular Mobilization Unit, also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi, forces foiled the night attack of the remnants of the ISIL terrorist group in Nineveh province in the northwest of the country.
(2022-08-15). S.Korea expresses regret over Japanese PM's offering to war-linked shrine. ecns.cn South Korea on Monday expressed regret over Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sending a ritual offering to the notorious war-linked Yasukuni Shrine, seen as a symbol of the militaristic and colonial past of Japan.
(2022-08-15). A Military Rich in Dollars, Poor in People: And our Frayed Social Safety Net. juancole.com 
Andrea Mazzarino |  ; ( Tomdispatch.com)  ; The American military is now having trouble recruiting enough soldiers. According to the New York Times, its ranks are short thousands of entry-level troops and it's on track to face the worst recruitment crisis since the Vietnam War ended, not long after the draft was eliminated. Mind you, …
(2022-08-15). Over 70 Economists Call for Biden Administration to Return Afghanistan's Central Bank Reserves. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-15). Economics and Diplomacy: Beijing's Successes in Southeast Asia. journal-neo.org 
In recent decades, the PRC has achieved outstanding success in foreign policy by developing economic and political relations with various countries around the world. However, relations with the nearest neighbors are of particular importance for any country, and the security of the state often depends on relations with them. Every powerful state that plays a …
(2022-08-15). 'A Dangerous Message': How the West Is Enabling Israel's Orgy of Violence Against Palestinians. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-15). White House Says US to Conduct 'Air and Maritime Transits' in the Taiwan Strait. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-15). US base at Syria-Iraq border targeted with drones. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — News sources on Monday reported that the US military base in Al Tanf (located on the Iraq-Syrian border) came under drone attack.
(2022-08-15). Vote NO on the UFCW's sellout contract in Fort Wayne, Indiana! Demand an end to the union information blackout! wsws.org Kroger workers should reject this contract and any contract voted on under circumstances of an information blackout on principle. Workers should demand full copies of the contract and a week to review it before even considering accepting any deal.
(2022-08-15). Drills are 'stern deterrence to U.S.-Taiwan collusion', ministry says. ecns.cn The patrol and combat drills conducted by the People's Liberation Army around the Taiwan island are a "stern deterrence to U.S.-Taiwan collusion".
(2022-08-15). Street protests erupt across Bangladesh over fuel price hikes. wsws.org The rising cost of commodities on the world market is impacting on Bangladesh, leading to the worst balance of payment deficit crisis in the country's history and a sharp reduction in its foreign exchange reserves.
(2022-08-15). 5.2-magnitude quake hits 27 km NNW of Balbalan, Philippines — USGS. ecns.cn An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted 27 km NNW of Balbalan, Philippines at 08: 19: 27 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
(2022-08-15). Washington Steals over 80 Percent of Syria's Oil Output Per Day. transcend.org 10 Aug 2022 – The Syrian Oil Ministry released a statement yesterday accusing US forces occupying Syria of being responsible for the theft of most of the country's oil. The losses incurred by the trafficking campaign surpass US$100 bn, according to Syria's oil ministry.
(2022-08-15). Novelist Salman Rushdie attacked in New York. wsws.org The Indian-born writer Salman Rushdie, author of the 1988 novel The Satanic Verses, was stabbed by an assailant at a literary event in western New York.
(2022-08-15). ISIL chieftain killed in southern Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — Syrian news sources on Monday announced that an ISIL chieftain was killed in southern Syria.
(2022-08-15). La Habana: Reconocen a bomberos que participaron en la extinción del fuego en Matanzas. cubadebate.cu Hace algunas horas se realizó el acto de bienvenida a los integrantes del Cuerpo de Bomberos de Cuba de La Habana, que participaron en la extinción del incendio de grandes proporciones en la terminal de Supertanqueros de Matanzas. Se desarrolló en el Comando 15, Unidad Especial de Salvamento y Rescate del Cuerpo de Bomberos de Cuba.
(2022-08-15). European Imperialism and How India and Pakistan Won and Lost 14-15 Aug 1947 National Freedom. transcend.org 14 Aug 2022 – A Critical Analysis as both India and Pakistan Celebrate Their National Freedoms – Pakistan and India need desperately new, educated and intelligent proactive leadership to facilitate friendship, resolution of major political problems and a sustainable future to exist in peace.
(2022-08-15). Turkish base in N Iraq comes under rocket attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — News sources on Monday reported that the Turkish Zelikan military base in Bashiqa town has come under rocket attack.
(2022-08-15). Saturday 8/27: Bay Bridge March: World Day for the End of Speciesism. indybay.org 210 Burma Rd, Oakland, CA…
(2022-08-15). Giant panda Saihin celebrates 4th birthday in Japan. ecns.cn Giant Panda Saihin, born on Aug. 14, 2018, celebrated its fourth birthday at the Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan on Sunday.
(2022-08-15). India celebra 75 años de su independencia de imperio británico. telesurtv.net El primer ministro destacó el papel de los jóvenes en el desarrollo futuro de la nación, y los instó a trabajar de conjunto por conseguirlo durante los próximos 25 años…
(2022-08-15). Of the Far West, the 'Good Cowboys'… and the 'Bad Indians'. transcend.org 8 Aug 2022 – Rough men, ranchers, mercenary killers, saloons, cowboys, guns, gold fever, the 'good sheriff'… and the 'bad indians". Add to this mix the deeply-rooted, widely dominating culture of the so-called "white supremacy."
(2022-08-15). August 15 — India's Independence Day. transcend.org 'Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny and now the time has come when we shall redeem our pledge not wholly but substantially . At the stroke of midnight when the world sleeps India will wake up to life and freedom.' — Nehru…
(2022-08-15). S.Korean president says to improve ties with Japan based on 1998 declaration. ecns.cn South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Monday to improve ties with Japan based on the 1998 declaration adopted by then South Korean President Kim Dae-jung and then Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi.
(2022-08-15). Nowhere Land: The Magical Thinking of Santa Cruz Officials. indybay.org "The staff at the Armory treated me so badly I climbed on the van with my walker and bags and moved to the bushes near the Benchlands," explained a recently widowed woman in her 70s at the Union of the Homeless meeting this week. She was one of more than twenty Benchland residents who came to discuss the closing of camp.
(2022-08-15). Despite Housing Crisis, Mississippi May Return Up to Millions in Federal Rent Aid to DC. commondreams.org "For them to suggest people like me aren't working? It's a slap in the face," said one woman affected by the end of the pandemic assistance program. "It's very insulting and degrading."
(2022-08-15). Registran explosión en centro comercial de la capital de Armenia. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Situaciones de Emergencia señaló que unidades de bomberos tratan de apagar el incendio que se produjo en el centro comercial Surmalu tras la explosión.
(2022-08-15). Ambitious Man, Aspiring Man in India. transcend.org 15 Aug 2022 – Man is generally ambitious — he wants to be an important person, in the limelight. These days when India is celebrating its 75th year of independence from the British yoke, there are many flags, films, paintings and newspapers dwelling on India's journey.
(2022-08-14). A Military Rich in Dollars, Poor in People. tomdispatch.com The American military is now having trouble recruiting enough soldiers. According to the New York Times, its ranks are short thousands of entry-level troops and it's on track to face the worst recruitment crisis since the Vietnam War ended, not long after the draft was eliminated. Mind you, it's not that the military doesn't have the resources for recruitment drives. Nearly every political figure in Washington, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, invariably agrees on endlessly adding to the Pentagon's already staggering budget. In fact, it's nearly the only thing they…