(2022-08-28). West's neoliberal 'age of abundance' is over, as war and sanctions boomerang home. multipolarista.com 
France's President Macron warned of the end of "an era of abundance." Western wars and sanctions are boomeranging back at home. The neoliberal phase of capitalism is collapsing, having lost cheap Russian energy and cheap labor and consumer goods from China, and with regime-change ops failing.
(2022-08-28). US to develop laser weapons to counter Russia, China missiles. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Chief of US Naval Operations Admiral says the Navy makes efforts to develop so-called directed energy systems as a possible defense against hypersonic missiles already in the arsenal of Chinese and Russian militaries.
(2022-08-28). Russia grows closer to Iran to counter Western sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Russia and Iran are strengthening relations in light of Western sanctions against the two states, which worries Washington, US media reported.
(2022-08-28). Military Situation In Ukraine On August 27, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the AFU 30th Mechanized Brigade near Kharkov with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 63rd Mechanized Brigade near Kvitnevoye with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 14th AFU Mechanized Brigade near Dergachi with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 44th Artillery Brigade near Preobrazhenka with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Chervonoye with high-precision missiles; | Russia str…
(2022-08-28). Pentagon Says US Is Accelerating HIMARS Production to Arm Ukraine. news.antiwar.com A Pentagon official William LaPlante, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition, made the comments after visiting Lockheed Martin facilities in Camden, Arkansas, that produces HIMARS and Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS). | "As we continue providing security assistance to Ukraine, w…
(2022-08-28). Military Situation In Syria On August 27, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On August 26, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 4 times: 2 in Aleppo province, 1 in Latakia province, 1 in Idib province; | On August 26, the US base at Al-Omar oil field was targeted by a drone attack by the resistance groups; | On August 25, Israeli warplanes struck SAA positions in Masyaf with several missiles; | On August 25, Israeli warplanes struck SAA positions near Tartus with several missiles.
(2022-08-28). Major Damage After Israel Attacks Sites in Western Syria. news.antiwar.com 
Satellite imagery is coming in The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported the main target was a depot holding 1,000 medium-range missiles Russia
(2022-08-28). China advances to tank biathlon final in int'l army games. ecns.cn The Chinese team on Wednesday advanced to the tank biathlon's final contest in the ongoing International Army Games 2022 held in Russia.
(2022-08-28). Liberal Requiem for the Cold War. orinocotribune.com By Kahlil Wall-Johnson Aug 26, 2022 | Cold war veteran and former Radio Free Europe broadcaster George Urban is
(2022-08-28). Truck accident kills, injures several people in Netherlands. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Several people were killed and injured after a cargo truck rolled into a street party in the town of Nieuw Beijerland in the south of the Netherlands.
(2022-08-28). Climate Emergency Hits German Farms as Harvests Remain Meager. juancole.com By Edgar Meza | ( Clean Energy Wire ) The ongoing drought in Germany is expected to have dire effects on this year's harvest, which is already estimated to be below the average of previous years, said the German Farmers' Association (DBV). "The prolonged drought in many regions of the country shows once …
(2022-08-28). 9 PKK members killed in Turkey's operation in N Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Turkey has announced that its military forces have killed 9 members of the PKK terrorist group (Kurdistan Workers' Party) in northern Iraq.
(2022-08-27). Blinken Returns Empty Handed From Africa Tour. orinocotribune.com By Abayomi Azikiwe — Aug 24, 2022 | United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited three African Union (AU) member-states during early August in an attempt to enhance the presence of Washington in the continent. | This tour came amid an escalation of tensions between Washington the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China. | Blinken first visited the Republic of South Africa where he had a joint meeting with Naledi Pandor, his diplomatic counterpart. Pandor reiterated the views of the African National Congress (ANC) government which has refused to denounce Moscow over its special milit…
(2022-08-27). Did Scholz Go to Canada to Take a Shower? journal-neo.org 
On a 10-point scale, the current energy crisis in Europe has already received 8 points and a "frightening" forecast from the renowned consulting firm Rystad Energy. As the energy situation in the EU has steadily worsened in recent days, the number of problems facing Europeans is unwaveringly increasing. Europe is now very afraid of freezing …
(2022-08-27). Turkey renews attacks on Raqqa countryside in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) — Syrian sources reported Friday that Turkish forces launched airstrikes on northern areas of Raqqa city in Syria.
(2022-08-27). Africans Take UK to Court Over Abuses Committed During Colonial Era. orinocotribune.com Kenyan activists are suing the United Kingdom for its grave abuses during the country's colonial era after London refused to take any accountability for its crimes. | Several Kenyan activists are suing the United Kingdom over abuses committed during the British empire's colonial era, raising a case against the country in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Tuesday. | The plaintiffs, Africans forced off their land in the Kenyan Rift Valley, are saying London violated the European Convention of Human Rights through the abuses it committed in Africa during its colonial rule of the continent. | The UK is a s…
(2022-08-27). Fortress Europe: All European nations but Austria, Hungary involved in Ukraine war — FM. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Radio PolandAugust 27, 2022 All European countries except Austria and Hungary sending military aid to Ukraine: FM Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said that all European nations except Austria and Hungary are sending military aid to his country…. *** "All European countries, except Austria and Hungary, are sending military aid to Ukraine to a …
(2022-08-27). An unstoppable optimist for the Palestinian cause. samidoun.net 
The following article and interview of Raja Eghbarieh is republished from Proletà§ren newspaper. The article, written by Marcus Jà∂nsson, was translated to English by Samidoun Sweden. Eghbarieh is a former Palestinian political prisoner who recently spoke at public events in Sweden. I'm sad that all the Europeans who support Ukraine don't care as much …
(2022-08-27). Russian Ops in Ukraine Update (August 27, 2022) — Latest US Military Aid Package "Biggest" Yet. libya360.wordpress.com Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for August 27, 2022 US to send air defense systems, VAMPIRE laser-guided rockets, Puma UAS and parts for (not additional drones) ScanEagle drones… many of these systems will not reach Ukraine for months if not years. While the Pentagon is trying to convince Moscow it is in this…
(2022-08-27). Amnesty's Report on Violations Committed by Ukraine Military Directed against Civilians. Storm of Media Criticism. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-27). Ukraine: The Ground Beneath Zelensky's Feet is Shifting. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. BHADRAKUMAR A HIMARS vehicle on deployment in Eastern Ukraine (File photo) Reading and rereading the US President Joe Biden's statement last Monday on Ukraine Independence Day, one is reminded of English poet John Keats' immortal line, 'Heard melodies are sweet but those unheard are sweeter.' Three things are striking. Biden repeatedly invoked the abiding nature…
(2022-08-27). U.S. boosts Ukraine war assistance to $13 billion. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Breaking DefenseAugust 24, 2022 With biggest-yet security package, US aid to Ukraine nears $13B The security package "is not relevant to the fight today, tomorrow or next week," but is designed to support Ukraine for years to come, said Pentagon Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl. President Joe Biden today…announc[ed] a new arms …
(2022-08-27). The Heat: Turkiye foreign policy. america.cgtn.com Turkiye is considered at the crossroad between West and East and now between Ukraine and Russia. We will take a look at how the country is helping forge peace by talking to both sides.
(2022-08-27). Canada to Return Nord Stream 1 Turbines to Russia. orinocotribune.com Ottawa shrugs off Ukrainian objections to say it will send Nord Stream 1 components back to Gazprom. | Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said on Wednesday, August 24, that her government will ship the five Nord Stream 1 turbines from Montreal back to Germany, despite demands from ethnic Ukrainians in Canada and Kiev's ambassador in Ottawa to hold onto them. Joly revealed that the decision was made after a request from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who is currently visiting Canada. | "That was the decision that we took," Joly said in an interview with the state broadcaster CBC. "That's exactly what Germany a…
(2022-08-27). Ignorant and Stupid Politicians Committed to Nuclear War: The Unthinkable: "Money and Mistakes" are the Driving Force behind World History. globalresearch.ca Nuclear War against both China and Russia is contemplated: | "At no point since the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6th, 1945, has humanity been closer to the unthinkable. All the safeguards of the Cold War …
(2022-08-27). "Back Door Oil Sales", Washington is Furious. It Can't Stop a Prospective Russian-Iranian Oil Swap Deal. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-27). Russia Correctly Described The US-Led West's Golden Billion As Racist To The Core. oneworld.press By its very nature, the Golden Billion divides the international community into a rigid US-determined hierarchy whereby vassals who do its bidding are afforded certain "privileges" (or at least the promise and/or perception thereof in the eyes of their population) while the rest are ruthlessly pressured to submit to its demands.
(2022-08-27). Russian-made air defenses in Syria shot down Israeli missiles. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) — When four fighter jets of the Israeli regime struck Syria's Masyaf, the Russian-made air defense systems of Syria destroyed some of the munitions, the deputy head of the Russian Reconciliation Center in Syria said on Friday.
(2022-08-27). Russian forces destroy large HIMARS ammo depot. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) — A large US-made HIMARS ammo depot was destroyed in a Russian high-precision strike in the Dnepropetrovsk Region, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, reported on Saturday.
(2022-08-27). Russia Deploys Air Defenses in Syria's Deir Ezzor After US Strikes On Iranian Forces (Video). southfront.org 
The Russian military has deployed air defense systems in Syria's Deir Ezzor in what appears to be a response to recent US strikes on Iranian-backed forces in the governorate. | On August 27, a video showing at least one Pantsir-S short-range air-defense system on a road near the town of Hatlah surfaced online. | Hatlah is located within a small pocket on the eastern bank of the Euphrates River that is held by the Syrian Arab Army and Iranian-backed forces. The pocket is surrounded by bases of the US…
(2022-08-27). Israel Attacked Syria With Four Cruise Missiles, 16 Guided Bombs: Russian MoD. southfront.org 
An Israeli IMI Delilah cruise missile under the wing of an Israeli Air Force F-16I Soufa Fighter. Picture taken at Kecskeméti Repàºl≈ënap 2010. By Wikimedia user (KGyST). | Israeli fighter jets launched four cruise missiles and 16 guided bombs during the
(2022-08-27). CNN Defamed Darya Dugina As A "Disinformation" Agent To Discredit Her Multipolar Legacy. oneworld.press Far from being forgotten, Darya will go down in history as a Russian hero, especially after President Putin posthumously awarded her the Order of Courage. It's precisely because of her de facto canonization as one of the emerging Multipolar World Order's secular saints that CNN decided to defame her as a "disinformation" agent in order to discredit her indisputably influential legacy.
(2022-08-27). "Strongest army among NATO members in Europe": Poland to get tanks, howitzers, fighter jets from South Korea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Radio PolandAugust 27, 2022 Polish defence minister approves deal to buy tanks, howitzers from South Korea Poland's defence minister has approved a deal to buy tanks and howitzers from South Korea for the Polish army. Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Mariusz B≈Çaszczak approves the purchase of tanks and howitzers from South Korea at …
(2022-08-27). NATO interoperability: Poland to receive over 1,200 tanks from U.S., Germany, South Korea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsAugust 25, 2022 Abrams-maker GDLS announces $1.1 billion tank deal for Poland Dollars will start flowing toward Poland's long-planned purchase of tanks, as the U.S. Army taps General Dynamics Land Systems to make 250 Abrams in the newest configuration, the company announced. The $1.148 billion contract — awarded in late July, according to the …
(2022-08-27). European Union: Controlled Demolition, Energy and Food Crisis. Economic Suicide. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-27). Warning strike at Frankfurt University Hospital in Germany. wsws.org A two-day warning strike left the Frankfurt University Hospital paralyzed until Friday evening. More than 4,000 non-medical employees are taking part, protesting against staff shortages and catastrophic working conditions.
(2022-08-27). Solidarity with Khalil Awawdeh and all Palestinian prisoners in Toulouse, France. samidoun.net 
On Friday, 26 August, the Collectif Palestine Vaincra organized a Palestine Stand at the Bagatelle metro station in Toulouse, France. This action took place amid a day of mobilization called for by the Palestinian prisoners' movement in support of the growing struggle behind occupation bars. Since 22 August, the struggle has escalated to confront Israeli …
(2022-08-27). The B61-12 Mini-nukes "Made in America" to be Used in "A Nuclear First Strike". Coming Soon to Italy, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-27). 'The Pause' to vie at UK's Lift-Off FilmFest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) — Directed by Iranian filmmakers Elahe Baradaran and Ghazaal Gholami, "The Pause' is set to take part at the Lift-Off international film festival in the United Kingdom.
(2022-08-27). Iran, Belarus sign MoU on joint coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) — Supreme Audit Court of the Islamic Republic of Iran (SAC) and the State Control Committee of the Republic of Belarus signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on joint cooperation.
(2022-08-26). NYT: Russian Annexation Plans Pressure Zelensky To Retake Territory Soon. news.antiwar.com The New York Times reports Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing pressure on multiple fronts to launch a counter-offensive and bring the war to a military end. Russia is planning a series of referendums, and likely annexations, of captured territory in the coming months. A former defense minister is publicly warning Kiev that war fatigue …
