(2024-08-22). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital. newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
(2024-08-22). Iran probe finds Raisi helicopter crash caused by weather. newarab.com 
Iran's investigation into the The
(2024-08-22). 28 killed as bus carrying Pakistan pilgrims crashes in Iran. newarab.com 
At least 28 "A bus carrying 51 Pakistani pilgrims overturned and caught fire in front of Dehshir-Taft checkpoint in the central province of Yazd on Tuesday night,"
(2024-08-22). The Power of Symbols: War & Peace. counterpunch.org 
A plane crash, an unusually named store, and a celebrated coin caught my attention this week. A common theme of these events was symbolism. This week, I reflect on symbols of peace, and symbols of war. I fear that too many people think war is normal. We encounter symbols of conflict frequently, and our everyday
(2024-08-22). Weather and Overloading Blamed for Helicopter Crash That Killed Iran's President Raisi. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-22). 76 lives lost in 6 days due to unsafe overtaking. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unsafe overtaking has been identified as a major factor contributing to last week's devastating road crashes, which claimed 76 lives across Uganda. According to the Traffic and Road Safety Directorate, most of the fatal incidents between August 11 and August 17 occurred when drivers and motorcyclists attempted to overtake at …
(2024-08-22). Hezbollah targets Israeli military sites with 'squadron of attack drones'. presstv.ir Lebanon's Hezbollah has carried out fresh retaliatory attacks against a number of strategic Israeli military positions in the northern part of the occupied territories.
(2024-08-22). One Palestinian killed every day in Israeli strikes on West Bank. newarab.com 
An Israeli airstrike The Palestinian news agency WAFA identified the victims as Imad Tayseer Shraim, 34, Muawiya Al-Hajj Ahmed, 23, and Wassim Anbar, 24, saying they died when Israeli drones bombed a house in the refugee camp. | Israeli forces also bulldozed homes and structures in the camp and around Tulkarm from 1am local time, WAFA reported. | The la…
(2024-08-22). Russia repels large Ukrainian drone attack. peoplesworld.org 
Russia repelled one of the largest attacks yet by Ukrainian drones since the start of fighting in 2022, Moscow said today. The Russians said that they destroyed all of those headed towards the capital. This came as fears grow that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine could spread to Africa. The Russian Ministry of Defense …
(2024-08-22). Ugandans, where is this NRM relationship taking YOU. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | Sometimes, it seems like Ugandan news headlines are stuck in a depressing loop — like a demented algorithm that constantly drones despair and discouragement into our ears, stoking our deep-seated grievances and insecurities. The headlines blare dysfunction and regression — the good news stories cannot compete, tucked away safely in …
(2024-08-22). Does Any Other Country Besides Israel Have the Right to Defend Itself? counterpunch.org 
Israel's claim to self-defense is never questioned. Although it has one of the strongest modern militaries (581 aircraft, including F-15, F-16 and advanced stealth F-35 fighter jets), possesses the latest air defense systems, stockpiles 400 nuclear weapons with delivery systems, and has the United States, the world's largest military power, standing ready to protect it, we are to believe that Israel is in physical danger.
(2024-08-22). Putin's Old Spy Friend Drops Huge 'Direct Attack On West' Hint As Ukraine Brags About US Weapons. hindustantimes.com As Ukraine boasts about its use of American weapons on Russian territory and against Russian infrastructure like bridges, a close friend of Russia President Vladimir Putin has dropped a significant hint on a potential direct attack on the West. A former spy who served with Putin in East Germany before the collapse of the Soviet Union made the comments amid Ukraine's first confirmation of using US-made missile systems to target Russian bridges in Kursk. This development signifies a crossing of Putin's red line regarding Western weaponry being used on Russian soil, raising questions about the potential consequences…
(2024-08-22). Of Leaks and Lies: A Looming Nuclear Catastrophe Threatens the Pacific Northwest. counterpunch.org 
Last week, the Department of Energy, which oversees the aging nuclear site in Hanford, Washington, reported that a tank containing high-level radioactive waste was leaking. This is currently the third tank we know of that's releasing deadly nuclear waste into the soil above the groundwater that feeds the nearby Columbia River. This is not a new problem for Hanford, which has 177 of these huge underground tanks that contain 55 million gallons of radioactive leftovers from the US's nuclear weapons operation. These waste tanks were only supposed to hold up twenty-thirty years, and we're now going on six decades. Bel…
(2024-08-22). Amid Iran, Russia Attack Threats, USA's Major Nuclear Weapons Policy Change Revelation. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Joe Biden reportedly in March approved a highly classified nuclear strategic plan. The plan reorients America's nuclear deterrent strategy. The U.S. is now reportedly focusing on China's rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal. Watch this video for all the details.