ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Hasina calls for probe into violent protests in Bangladesh. ecns.cn In her first statement since resigning and leaving Bangladesh on Aug 5, Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina called for an investigation into the violence during weeks of student-led protests in the country.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Evacuation of thousands more begins from Kursk. ecns.cn Russia began evacuating thousands more people from its border regions on Thursday after Ukraine said it was advancing deeper into the country in a lightning incursion aimed at forcing Moscow to slow its advance along the rest of the front.

infobrics (2024-08-16). Kiev's use of British-made weapons in Russia's Kursk is already backfiring. infobrics.org Footage shows British-made tanks used in Kursk destroyed by Russian forces.

infobrics (2024-08-16). China and Russia Launch New Bi-modal Service Around Siberia. infobrics.org China and Russia have inaugurated the Arctic Express No 1 Rail-Sea Cargo Service, marking a notable milestone in their trade relations…

infobrics (2024-08-16). Boosting India-Russia Trade: Strategies and Challenges. infobrics.org The Global Trade Research Initiative believes India can boost its trade with Russia through steps such as increasing exports, using local currencies, and formalizing a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union. Despite a significant trade imbalance due to increased crude oil imports from Russia, strategic measures could help India achieve its $100 billion trade target by 2030…

infobrics (2024-08-16). More Nations Interested in Joining BRICS. infobrics.org Trend reflects desire of Global South to counter Western dominance, analysts say…

Staff (2024-08-16). Headlines for August 16, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Continues Deadly Attacks in Gaza as Ceasefire Talks Resume for Day 2, Israeli Settlers Kill Palestinian as They Go on Armed Rampage in Occupied West Bank, Prices on 10 Common Medications Will Go Down in 2026 After First Round of Medicare Negotiations, Make the Road Action Endorses Kamala Harris for President, AZ's Top Court Allows GOP to Describe Fetuses as "Unborn Human Beings" on Ballot Measure Pamphlet, Doctors in India to Strike Amid Protests over Rape and Murder of Kolkata Medical Trainee, Paetongtarn Shinawatra Named Thai Prime Minister, Indonesian President Holds First Cabinet Meet…

editor (2024-08-16). Biden and United Nations: are you listening to Netanyahu? onlineopinion.com.au If Biden and the Security Council need any more convincing that any Palestinian State is just a mirage — they should heed the words of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Time on 4 August.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China's expanding visa-free 'circle of friends' draws more global travelers. ecns.cn With China's increasing efforts in promoting unilateral visa exemptions and mutual visa-free policies, the expanding visa-free "circle of friends" has been drawing more foreign travelers to China.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Lights illuminate Great Wall to mark 50th anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic ties. ecns.cn China and Brazil celebrated the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Brussels rolls out stunning flower carpet. ecns.cn Aerial view of a flower carpet made of nearly millions of flowers at the Grand-Place during the 23rd edition of the Brussels' Flower Carpet show in Brussels, Belgium, August 15, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao retired from international badminton. ecns.cn Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao has retired from international badminton, the Badminton World Federation(BWF) announced on Tuesday. The 27-year-old won her career-best Olympic silver in women's singles at Paris2024 on August 5.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China's investments in high-tech industries rise 10.4% in first seven months: NBS. ecns.cn China's investment in fixed assets continued to expand, with more investment going to high-tech industries.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China increases holdings of U.S. treasury bonds to $780.2 billion in June. ecns.cn China's holdings of U.S. treasury bonds reached $780.2 billion in June, a gain of $11.9 billion from a month earlier, marking the second time this year that China has increased the holding since first addition in April.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Senior Xinjiang officials meet with visiting Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Urumqi. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang regional Party chief Ma Xingrui and Erkin Tuniyaz, chairman of the regional government met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Urumqi on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China tightens examination measures to prevent the import of monkeypox virus. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs said on Friday morning that it will tighten examination measures for incoming travelers with a high risk of contracting monkeypox.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Panda twins born in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Giant panda Le Le gave birth to panda twins on Thursday. The pair, a female and a male, were cubs of Ying Ying and Le Le, pandas given as a gift by the central government to Hong Kong in 2007. In March, Ying Ying and Le Le completed natural mating in Ocean Park.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Global efforts in dire need against mpox. ecns.cn The World Health Organization called for a coordinated global response against the mpox outbreak on Wednesday after declaring it a public health emergency of international concern, or PHEIC, the agency's highest alarm at the moment.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Shenzhen, Dubai enhance financial cooperation. ecns.cn The SZSE and DFM have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining plans to explore closer cooperation in indexes, exchange traded funds, and fixed-income products, and the feasibility of new mechanisms and channels for cross-market financing.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Rescued raptors released back into wild in Beijing. ecns.cn Eight common kestrels rescued this summer were released back into the wild at Beijing Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park on Thursday, China's second National Ecology Day.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). 1 detained in rape of girl who later died. ecns.cn A man has been criminally detained on suspicion of raping a 14-year-old girl at a self-discipline training camp in Jiangxi province, police announced on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Realty draws hope from data. ecns.cn Fewer Chinese cities reported new home price rises in July compared to June, suggesting a need for various Chinese cities to explore new demand.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Construction of Tongzi River grand bridge to be completed in Guizhou. ecns.cn Spanning 965meters, the 1,422-meter-long bridge with the main tower of 208 meters high is an important part of the Jinsha-Renhuai-Tongzi Highway.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Reporter's inappropriate remarks on Quan Hongchan spark investigation. ecns.cn Sports reporter Zhu Xiaolong recently violated regulations by participating in an online program, where he made inappropriate remarks about Chinese Olympic champion Quan Hongchan.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Drone deliveries guided by Beidou begin. ecns.cn The first drone delivery service guided by China's Beidou Navigation Satellite System has begun operations in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, offering local residents a glimpse into a futuristic, fast-paced delivery system.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Scientists encouraged to collaborate to save planet. ecns.cn Scientists from around the world were urged to collaborate across borders and disciplines to tackle climate change through technological innovation on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Number of Chinese scientists leaving U.S. increasing yearly. ecns.cn Scientists of Chinese descent in the United States have been leaving the country because of "pull factors" from China and the "push factor" of the China Initiative of 2018, according to a major research study published in an American scientific journal.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Hong Kong welcomes birth of first giant panda twin cubs. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday announced the birth of panda twins early Thursday morning in Hong Kong, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Aerial view of Hailongtun Fortress Site in Guizhou. ecns.cn The Hailongtun fortress, the best well-preserved medieval castle ruins in China, was constructed in 1257 during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). It was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2015.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Experts aid Indonesian artificial reef projects. ecns.cn Experts from Shanghai Ocean University and Guangdong Ocean University are scheduled to complete the construction of artificial reefs in the coastal waters of Indonesia this month.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Huawei cloud summit lights up digital Thailand. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Huawei Cloud announced on Thursday its commitment to joint efforts with the Thai government and build the kingdom a regional cloud hub with its digital technologies.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Travel safety concerns increase after deadly waterfall accident. ecns.cn A tragic accident at a waterfall tourism spot in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has heightened concerns about travel safety during the busy summer season.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). EconoScope | China invests over $364 bln in urban renewal. ecns.cn China has invested 2.6 trillion yuan (about $364.58 billion) in over 66,000 projects designed to renovate urban infrastructure, according to recent data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD).

editor (2024-08-16). Living standards fall as unreliables rise. onlineopinion.com.au Without more pie, announced policies claimed to boost incomes for all will fail. 'Magic puddings' are the fantasies of Bunyip Bluegum and Norman Lindsay.

teleSUR, JDO, MER, JGN, JCM, SH (2024-08-16). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.

Staff (2024-08-16). La matemática de la economía y la sociedad. cubadebate.cu Podemos imaginar a un cazador asociando el número de presas con ciertos dedos de la mano para así poder saber si un día le fue mejor que otro. Seguramente a alguien se le ocurrió, en algún otro momento, ponerles un nombre ordenado a los dedos de las manos. Al asociarlos con las presas del día tuvieron así el primer conteo y los primeros números.

Staff (2024-08-16). Apple planea retirar los espejos retrovisores de los autos. cubadebate.cu Apple Inc., conocida mundialmente por sus icónicos iPhones, está explorando un amplio abanico de proyectos que trascienden la esfera de los teléfonos móviles. La empresa tecnológica californiana ha registrado una serie de patentes para dispositivos futuristas, entre los que se destacan unos AirPods con pantalla táctil que permiten consultar a Siri y ver el pronóstico del tiempo, y un anillo para controlar las Vision Pro.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-08-16). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-08-16). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-16). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".

teleSUR, YSM (2024-08-16). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.

teleSUR, MS (2024-08-16). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-08-16). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-08-16). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-16). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-16). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.

teleSUR, MER (2024-08-16). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-16). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-16). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.

teleSUR, MER (2024-08-16). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-08-16). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-16). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.

teleSUR, MS (2024-08-16). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-16). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-08-16). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-16). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.

Staff (2024-08-16). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).

Prof. Akbar E. Torbat (2024-08-15). Power Struggle in Iran After the Assassinations. globalresearch.ca On May 19, 2024, Iran's President, Ebrahim Raisi, met the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, at the Giz Galasi Dam along the two countries' borders to inaugurate the hydroelectric complex there. In his return en route to Tabriz, the …

Labor Video Project (2024-08-15). Capitalism, Imperialism, The 2024 French Olympics & The Working Class. indybay.org The 2024 Olympics in France should the role of profiteering and capitalism as well as nationalism and imperialism as tools used by the US and other major imperialist countries.

Agence France-Presse (2024-08-15). 2 French pilots die after Rafale fighter jets collide in mid-air. scmp.com Another pilot is safe after the rare accident involving the hi-tech planes, which are used to hunt enemy aircraft and carry nuclear warheads.

Agence France-Presse (2024-08-15). Will Biden and Harris' 'historic' drug price deal resonate with US voters in November? scmp.com US residents face the highest prescription drug prices in the world, leaving many people to pay partly out of their own pocket, despite already exorbitant insurance premiums.

Sebastian Schà§ffer (2024-08-15). FO ∞ Talks Can Europe Vote Itself Out of Its Crisis? fairobserver.com In this edition of FO ∞ Talks, Peter Isackson, Fair Observer Chief Strategy Officer, discusses the 2024 European Union Parliament elections with Fair Observer Editor at Large Alex Gloy and Institute of the Danube and Central Europe Director Sebastian Schaffer. Politics in France have been coming to a boil. The past elections symbolize the lessons people…

Agence France-Presse (2024-08-15). Newborn twins killed in Gaza strike while father was registering their birth. scmp.com Mohammed Abu al-Qumsan was still at the hospital when he learned that his house had been bombed.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-15). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.

WSWS (2024-08-15). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Three-day strike at easyJet Portugal over staffing levels and working hours undermined by minimum service requirements and union only calling out Portuguese-based crews; Iranian nurses' strike over pay and conditions continues and intensifies after death of nurse from overwork; state forces kill 21 workers demonstrating high cost of living and government policies in Nigeria…

UMMID (2024-08-15). King Abdulaziz Quran Competition 2024: Final qualifying round underway in Makkah. ummid.com The jury of the final qualifiers of the 44th edition of the King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of Holy Quran Saturday listened to the recitations of 14 contestants from Kenya, Congo, Egypt, Uganda, Kuwait, Djibouti, Sri Lanka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yemen, the Philippines, Ghana, Jordan, Portugal and Bahrain.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Firefighters battle blaze in central Spain. presstv.ir Firefighters battle a blaze that broke out in central Spain.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Turkey to confront Israel attempts to set region on fire: Erdogan. presstv.ir Turkey says it will confront the Israeli regime's attempts "to set the region on fire," addressing Tel Aviv's ongoing incendiary acts of deadly aggression against the regional countries.

tn.ai (2024-08-15). Turkey's Erdogan Vows to Confront Israel's Attempts to Set Region on Fire. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged on Wednesday to confront the Israeli regime's attempts "to set the region on fire," vowing to ensure those responsible for the deaths of thousands are brought to justice.

newarab (2024-08-15). How the Gaza war highlights Bosnia's internal divisions. newarab.com The past ten months of Governments in this part of Europe have responded in various ways to the conflict, with each considering public opinion at home and geopolitical dynamics vis-à -vis the EU, the US, Israel, Arab states, Turkey, Iran, and Russia. | In

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). Erdogan Shocks Israel Weeks After Invasion Threat: Big Warning Ahead Of Iran Attack | Mahmoud Abbas. hindustantimes.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara on August 14. Erdogan assured Abbas that Turkey will continue to support the Palestinian cause and push the international community to increase pressure on Israel, according to his office. Erdogan also condemned Israel's war in Gaza and accused some Western countries of remaining silent and continuing to support Israel. Meanwhile, Abbas is set to address an extraordinary session of Turkey's parliament on Thursday. Abbas earlier met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on August 13.

newarab (2024-08-15). PA's Abbas tell Turkey parliament he will 'go to Gaza' amid war. newarab.com

CADTM (2024-08-15). Join us on 4, 5 and 6 October 2024 for our next Autumn Meetings! cadtm.org The Autumn Meetings of CADTM Europe will occur on October 4, 5 and 6 October 2024. As of 2023, the venue will be the Simenon Youth Hostelin Liège, Belgium.
| The 2024 edition will use different formats: debates, workshops, interactive activities, and book presentations. It will focus on several issues: the rise of the Far Right, the debt crisis in the South, China and the BRICS as creditors. It will also consider the ecological debt and food sovereignty.
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Eric Toussaint (2024-08-15). Version 2.0: Europe is moving to the Right and far Right. cadtm.org

Georg Diez (2024-08-15). Europe's left: the time for tactics is over. indybay.org Across Europe, we are experiencing a crisis of democracy; a systemic crisis that cannot be solved with the old structures and offers, in terms of personnel and programmatic. This is an opportunity for the left to put forward candidates like Li Andersson in Finland or Dadgostar in Sweden: both formulate a clear new policy that prioritizes social justice combined with climate justice.

UMMID (2024-08-15). How Islamophobia, misinformation added fuel to UK riots? ummid.com The recent riots in the UK have made one thing clear that the far-right is on the increase in Europe and elsewhere too, including India. Further in its vilifying campaigns its in now-a-days heled by the rising social media, and the time has come to reign-in the social media's negative use.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-15). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |

Bloomberg (2024-08-15). Germany suspects Russia tried to contaminate drinking water at military base. scmp.com An official said a hole was cut in the fence around the base in Cologne-Wahn, where a warning system indicated 'abnormal values' in water quality.

Bloomberg (2024-08-15). Elon Musk, J.K. Rowling named in cyberbullying suit by Olympic boxing star Imane Khelif. scmp.com Khelif, who won an Olympic gold medal in women's boxing in Paris, faced intense scrutiny over her biological sex and gender identity.

WSWS (2024-08-15). German government supports Tabeen massacre and Kursk invasion. wsws.org For Germany's ruling class, which has committed the worst crimes in human history, genocide and world war are once again part of political normality.

UMMID (2024-08-15). Why Germany must end blanket support for Israeli war in Gaza? ummid.com Germany's blanket support for the Israeli war in Gaza is harmful not only for it's own interests but also for its international standing.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Germany says Ukrainians sabotaged Nord Stream pipelines. ecns.cn This handout photo taken on September 28, 2022 from an aircraft of the Swedish Coast Guard (Kustbevakningen) shows the release of gas emanating from a leak on the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline, in the Swedish economic zone in the Baltic Sea.

WSWS (2024-08-15). Strengthening recessionary trends in global economy. wsws.org Investor sentiment seems to have "collapsed" in the eurozone and its largest economy, Germany, according to a recent survey.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Greece wildfires rage near Athens. presstv.ir Greek wildfires engulf mountain as they approach the Greek capital.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Aerial images of burned-out landscape after wildfires in Greece. presstv.ir Drone images show the burned-out landscape in Greece.

Sachi Kitajima Mulkey (2024-08-15). Climate change fueled last year's extreme wildfires — some more than others. grist.org

Maria Calvo (2024-08-15). Felicita Cuba al Principado de Liechtenstein. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) El ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba felicitó hoy al Principado de Liechtenstein, a propósito del Día de la Asunción, Fiesta Nacional de esa nación situada en los Alpes.

Nauman Sadiq (2024-08-15). Will Poland Refurbish Israeli Patriots for Ukraine War? dissidentvoice.org In June, rumors swirled in the media that the Biden administration was holding discussions with Israel and Ukraine about the possibility of transferring aging Patriot air defense systems currently in Israel to Ukraine. The CNN reported: "The systems would likely need to be transferred to the US first, where they would undergo refurbishment, before being …

Nauman Sadiq (2024-08-15). Will Poland Refurbish Israeli Patriots for Ukraine War? globalresearch.ca In June, rumors swirled in the media that the Biden administration was holding discussions with Israel and Ukraine about the possibility of transferring aging Patriot air defense systems currently in Israel to Ukraine.

Zvi Bar'el (2024-08-15). Israel holds the key to freeing the hostages – but Iran will decide if the Middle East goes to war. haaretz.com Thursday's summit in Doha is a Russian doll filled with layer upon layer of obstacles: it's unclear how much flexibility Netanyahu has given Israeli negotiators and whether that will be enough for Hamas; and no one knows whether Iran and Hezbollah will see a Gaza cease-fire as an excuse to forgo their military response to two humiliating assassinations…

Pepe Escobar (2024-08-15). How a BRICS trio is staring down Israel. thealtworld.com While Israel increasingly isolates itself on the international stage, BRICS members Iran, Russia, and China are quietly coordinating a full-spectrum effort to support Palestine diplomatically and militarily. | The Global Majority is fully aware that the genocidals in Tel Aviv are trying as hard as they can to provoke an apocalyptic war — with full US military support, of course. | Contrast that combative mindset with 2,500 years of Persian diplomacy. Iran's acting Foreign Minister, Ali Bagheri Kani, has recently remarked how Tehran is trying hard to prevent "the Israeli regime's 'dream' of triggering an all…

newarab (2024-08-15). Starbucks names new CEO after Gaza war boycott hits sales. newarab.com Narasimhan steps down as chief executive and as a member of the Starbucks board "with immediate effect," said the company in a statement. | Starbucks shares were around 21 percent higher in early afternoon trading, while Chipotl…

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Ukraine leverages limited resources for incursion into Russia's Kursk. aljazeera.com As Ukraine gains a rare upper hand, the world awaits Russian talk of red lines and its promised response.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Mapping Ukraine's surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk region. aljazeera.com Ukraine claims to control over 1,000sq km (386sq miles) of Russian territory since a surprise offensive began August 6.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Ukraine puts 'pressure on the aggressor', catches Russia off-guard in Kursk. aljazeera.com President Putin and his officials appeared unprepared for Ukraine's daring invasion.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 902. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 902nd day, these are the main developments.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Russia sentences US dual citizen to 12 years for treason. aljazeera.com Supporters say she donated about $50 to charity, but investigators accuse her of helping Ukraine buy weapons.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Russia evacuates thousands from Kursk as Ukrainian forces advance. aljazeera.com Ukrainian military says Russia has moved some troops from the occupied south but this is not a major redeployment.

geo.tv (2024-08-15). Trump slams Harris on economy ahead of major policy rollout. geo.tv Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks at a campaign event in Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. August 14, 2024. — Reuters | Ukrainian servicemen ride a military vehicle, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the Russian border in Sumy region, Ukraine August 12, 2024. —Reuters | Afghan girls attend a class at the Ishkashim high school for girls in the northeastern province of Badak…

Drago Bosnic (2024-08-15). Carefully Planned NATO-Kiev Operation: Is Russia Really "Losing in Kursk"? globalresearch.ca Since last week, there's been a lot of panic among many supporters of Russia due to

Abayomi Azikiwe (2024-08-15). Mali and Niger Break Diplomatic Relations with Ukraine Accusing NATO Ally of Involvement in Terrorist Attacks. globalresearch.ca Since the beginning of the Russian Special Military Operation in Ukraine, the African continent has become a major battleground in the renewed Cold War between Moscow and Washington. | In recent weeks in response to an attack by rebels in the …

Roxie Cinema (2024-08-15). Friday 9/13: "From Russia with Lev": Film & Panel on Trump Impeachment w/ Producer, Rachael Maddow. indybay.org Roxie Cinema | 3117 16th Street | San Francisco, CA 94103…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-08-15). Russia authorizes clinical trials of vaccine for allergic polen. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Federal Medical-Biological Agency (FMBA) announced today it has received the approval to proceed with clinical trials of the first vaccine for birch pollen allergy sufferers.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-08-15). Calm reigns in Syrian province after success of Russian mediation. plenglish.com Damascus, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Calm returned today to the northeastern Syrian provinces of Hasakeh and Deir Ezzor after the successful mediation of the commander of the Russian forces operating in Syria, Andrei Serdyakov, between the government and the separatist militia.

tvbrics (2024-08-15). Specialists from Latin American countries visit Russian fuel and energy companies. tvbrics.com Familiarity with the Russian fuel and energy complex may open up new opportunities for co-operation between Russia and the countries of the region…

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). Kursk Incursion Turning Into Self-Goal For Zelensky? Russia Mocks Ukraine: 'Kyiv Killed Chance For…'. hindustantimes.com As Ukrainian forces advance deeper into Russia's Kursk region, Moscow has made a big claim. Top Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik stated that Ukraine's incursion has ended any chance of peace talks with Moscow. Miroshnik accused Kyiv of deliberately sabotaging negotiations by launching the attack on Kursk, referring to alleged attacks on civilians in the border areas. Watch for more.

Howard Altman (2024-08-15). Claims Swirl Around Strike On Key Russian Logistics Hub In Kursk. twz.com The Kursk Oblast city of Lgov came under fire Thursday, the 10th day of Ukraine's

yalensis (2024-08-15). Ukraine War Day #904: Did Ukraine Seize Russia's Gas Meter? — Part III. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com Dear Readers: | Today continuing (and concluding) my review of Where we left off:…

Business Insider (2024-08-15). Ukrainian soldier says unarmed Russian troops 'drinking coffee' during Kursk invasion. scmp.com Volodymyr said the Russians were unaware about the rare cross-border incursion that saw Ukraine seizing several villages and towns.

noemail (2024-08-15). Unyielding Conflict: Ukraine's Resistance Against Russian Pressure in Eastern Front. devdiscourse.com Ukraine said there was no sign Russian military pressure was receding along the eastern front inside its borders on Thursday, more than a week after its incursion into Russia, and reported the heaviest fighting in weeks near Pokrovsk. Ukraine launched a major assault into Russia's Kursk region on Aug. 6, carving out a strip of land in what military analysts have said is, in part, an attempt to divert Russian reserve forces to act as reinforcements.

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). Amid Kursk Gamble, Zelensky Refuses To Repay Foreign Debt: Ukraine Economy Hit By Rating Downgrade. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's economy is on the brink of disaster as the war with Russia rages on and Western support weakens. In a shocking move, Ukraine has defaulted on a major debt repayment, prompting Fitch Ratings to downgrade the country to 'Restricted Default.' With billions in Western aid failing to stabilize the situation, could this be the beginning of Ukraine's economic collapse?>

Oliver Parken (2024-08-15). On Thin Ice: Another Fire Aboard A Coast Guard Icebreaker Underscores Glaring Capability Gap. twz.com A fire that recently broke out onboard the medium icebreaker USCGC Healy has forced the vessel to abandon its annual summer Arctic patrol. The incident highlights the inadequacy of the Coast Guard's current icebreaker fleet, which Healy represents half of and the other ship is in dry dock getting a much-needed overhaul in an attempt to extend its service life even further. | Healy

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Belgrade ready to deepen ties with Beijing, Serbian president says. ecns.cn Serbia cherishes the friendship with China and is willing to deepen all-around cooperation, including in sports, to promote common development and benefit the two peoples, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Sweden confirms first case of mpox strain outside Africa. aljazeera.com Swedish officials say they have registered the first case outside Africa of the more dangerous variant of mpox.

Reuters (2024-08-15). Sudan peace talks begin in Switzerland despite army's no-show. scmp.com UN officials warn the country is at 'breaking point', amid a 16-month-old civil war and a humanitarian crisis threatening thousands of lives.

infobrics (2024-08-15). Western analysts worry Ukraine throwing scarce resources at Kursk. infobrics.org EU does not want to increase aid to Kiev but current support gives no chance of victory.

Ahmed Adel (2024-08-15). US Defense Firms Reluctant to Cooperate with Ukraine Due to Safety, Corruption. globalresearch.ca US military contractors are concerned about corruption and the security of co-production in Ukraine and are therefore in no rush to sign contracts, a US State Department spokesperson said. Without the US being able to construct military-industrial infrastructure, Ukraine will …

Thomas Newdick (2024-08-15). JASSM Stealth Cruise Missiles Now On The Table For Ukraine: Report. twz.com