articles 15 aug.

WORLD  - NATIONAL 1

Iran rejects Trump's claim to Strait of Hormuz after new ship-strike report
https://www.vespernews.com/en/news/113ed261-9a98-4931-8ef3-3a38342dd769

No one can seize Strait of Hormuz by tweets, Iran warns Trump
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/246961/No-one-can-seize-Straif-of-Hormuz-by-Tweets-Iran-warns-Trump

The Computer IS Showing We’re Heading Into WW3 - Martin Armstrong
https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/armstrong-in-the-media/the-computer-is-showing-were-heading-into-ww3/

Hormuz Ship Attacks Mount As US Vows To Cripple Iran Economy
https://gcaptain.com/hormuz-ship-attacks-mount-as-us-vows-to-cripple-iran-economy/

UAE Says Iran Attacked Another ADNOC Vessel In Hormuz
https://gcaptain.com/uae-says-iran-attacked-another-adnoc-vessel-in-hormuz/

IRGC downs US-made MQ-9 drone over Iran's Hormozgan prov.
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/246970/IRGC-downs-US-made-MQ-9-drone-over-Iran-s-Hormozgan-prov

War On Iran: Six Months Later – The Astonishing Size Of The U.S. Defeat
https://www.moonofalabama.org/2026/08/war-on-iran-six-months-later-the-astonishing-size-of-the-u-s-defeat.html

US Aircraft Carrier Problems Tied to Iran’s Early Strikes on Bahrain Base – NYT
https://www.palestinechronicle.com/us-aircraft-carrier-problems-tied-to-irans-early-strikes-on-bahrain-base-nyt/



ISRAEL  - US - ME 1

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 people, including kids
https://english.palinfo.com/news/2026/08/15/368392/

Israeli strikes that killed 11 send 'clear message' on negotiations, says Lebanese president
https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/15/lebanon-president-says-israeli-strikes-that-killed-11-send-clear-message-on-negotiations

Israeli forces enter Syria’s Quneitra countryside, raid homes
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/israeli-forces-enter-syria-s-quneitra-countryside-raid-homes/4028524

Gaza cancer patients are dying at two to three times the prewar rate after Israel destroyed the enclave’s only specialized cancer hospital and blocked thousands from leaving for treatment, Reuters reports.
https://x.com/DropSiteNews/status/2088026665288978487

️ Kushner to visit Israel next week as Netanyahu rejects Gaza roadmap
https://x.com/DropSiteNews/status/2088141659477287321

UN Security Council's silence towards Lebanon deplorable
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/246989/UN-Security-Council-silence-towards-Lebanon-deplorable

Two Palestinians hurt by settler gunfire, including nurse said to be paralyzed for life
https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-palestinians-hurt-by-settler-gunfire-including-nurse-said-to-be-paralyzed-for-life/

Colonists graze sheep among homes in Jenin-area town under army protection
https://english-wafa-ps.translate.goog/Pages/Details/173647?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp



UKRAINE  - US WAR ON RUSSIA

Ukraine strikes Russian air base and rocket plant in Samara region
https://www.vespernews.com/en/news/cd53b316-5c35-4353-bc1c-5d04ffecd548

Ukraine hits Russian Starlink-style network, Moscow tracks arms package
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/ukraine-hits-russian-starlink-style-network-moscow-tracks-arms-package

The Russian Armed Forces hit a Ukrainian military refueling point near Kharkiv with Geranium missiles. 
https://en.topwar.ru/288112-vs-rf-porazili-geranjami-punkt-zapravki-voennoj-tehniki-vsu-pod-harkovom.html

Ukraine may not survive the winter: Europe is pushing Trump to negotiate with Russia. 
https://en.topwar.ru/288101-ukraina-mozhet-ne-perezhit-zimu-evropa-podtalkivaet-trampa-k-peregovoram-s-rf.html

Russian troops liberated the village of Stenki in the DPR. 
https://en.topwar.ru/288132-rossijskimi-vojskami-osvobozhdeno-selo-stenki-v-dnr.html

Russian Armed Forces struck military warehouses in the port of Odessa. 
https://en.topwar.ru/288125-vs-rf-nanesli-udary-po-voennym-skladam-v-portu-odessa.html

The Russian Armed Forces recaptured Mirnoye in the DPR during a counterattack on the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
https://en.topwar.ru/288122-vs-rf-v-hode-kontrataki-na-vsu-vernuli-pod-kontrol-mirnoe-v-dnr.html

Sobyanin: seven UAVs flying towards Moscow were shot down by the air defense system of the Ministry of Defense
https://www.m24.ru/news/16082026/931139

Over 1,700 UAVs were shot down while approaching the Moscow region in a week.
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/8890514?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

More than 1300 drones in a day: the scale of Ukrainian airstrikes on Russian territory. 
https://en.topcor.ru/73453-bolee-1300-bespilotnikov-za-sutki-masshtab-udarov-vsu-po-territorii-rossii.html



NATIONAL  2

Tucker Carlson Drops BOMBSHELL On Hunter Biden’s Laptop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6I2PlkNoXE

Multiple suspects at large after five shot at Virginia State University, police say
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0l5583903yo

Massive Trump merchandise store goes out of business - because nobody is buying anything
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-merchandise-store-out-of-business-b3033705.html



COVID BIOWEAPONS  - HEALTH

Taiwan Covid-19 Deaths Surge as New Wave Intensifies
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/taiwan-covid-19-deaths-surge-as-new-wave-intensifies

Fauci In Hiding As ABC Censorship Bombshell Explodes
https://www.zerohedge.com/covid-19/fauci-hiding-abc-censorship-bombshell-explodes

Ivermectin, Fenbendazole and Diabetes
Dr. Bowden - One unexpected benefit of ivermectin is that it lowers blood glucose levels.
https://x.com/MaryBowdenMD/status/2088363728253137207

Texas: Anthrax reported in Edwards County goat
https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/texas-anthrax-reported-in-edwards

Philippines: Leptospirosis in Iloilo and Quezon City
https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/philippines-leptospirosis-in-iloilo

Afghanistan reports 16th wild polio case of 2026
https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/afghanistan-reports-16th-wild-polio

Madrid hospital creates first bone metamaterial prosthesis, prevents leg amputation
https://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/15/madrid-hospital-creates-first-bone-metamaterial-prosthesis-prevents-leg-amputation



AI - BIG TECH - INTERNET - MEDIA

China's New Solar Cell Just Broke The World Efficiency Record Again | Perovskite 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMgjRNKNxlg

Nanjing University and Renshine Publish Meter-Scale Perovskite Modules in Nature — 22% Certified Efficiency With Field-Proven Gains Over Silicon
https://pandaily.com/nju-renshine-perovskite-module-22-percent-nature-lead-carboxylate-passivation-aug2026

A race for autopilot dominance is giving China the edge in autonomous driving
https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/08/15/1077895/china-city-race-autonomous-driving/

Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Human Judges?
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/can-artificial-intelligence-replace-human-judges



SPACE - UFOs - SCIENCE - PARANORMAL - HISTORY

Rare Dwarf Nova Superoutburst Caught Live by Ukraine-Poland Telescope Team
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/324561/20260814/rare-dwarf-nova-superoutburst-caught-live-ukraine-poland-telescope-team.htm

Ancient Globular Cluster May Have Carved Radcliffe Wave Into Milky Way Disk
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/324555/20260814/ancient-globular-cluster-may-have-carved-radcliffe-wave-milky-way-disk.htm

Magnetic waves now generate their own rhythm and lock onto outside signals
https://interestingengineering.com/science/magnetic-waves-generate-their-own-rhythm?

7 incredible telescope images that reveal the universe in extraordinary detail
https://interestingengineering.com/space/7-incredible-telescope-images-that-reveal-the-universe-in-extraordinary-detail?



MILITARY - AVIATION

FCC Tightens U.S. Drone Ban
https://www.aero-news.net/fullsizeimage.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=B5E058EE-083D-4F3C-98F1-BC42473523AA

Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Damaged After Taking Off Dangerously Late From Munich
https://simpleflying.com/vietnam-airlines-boeing-787-tail-strike-munich/

"All My Flight Attendants Have Headaches": 4 Of 5 Frontier Crew Fall Ill On Airbus A321
https://simpleflying.com/frontier-crew-fall-ill-airbus-a321-medical-emergency/

Ryanair window was shattered by engine part before man was nearly sucked out of plane
https://www.the-independent.com/bulletin/news/ryanair-window-failure-plane-engine-part-ntsb-b3032838.html

US navy veterans and military health experts express concern over USS Abraham Lincoln sailors
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/15/uss-abraham-lincoln-sailors-mental-health

Pentagon Awards Deorbit-as-a-Service Deals to Catch Satellites Built to Never Be Caught
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/324622/20260815/pentagon-awards-deorbit-service-deals-catch-satellites-built-never-caught.htm

New sonar network tracks underwater submarine drones from tiny UUVs to XLUUVs
https://interestingengineering.com/military/underwater-drone-detection-lanternfish

10 times more sensitive: China’s tiny sensor could detect submarines from 1,640 feet away
https://interestingengineering.com/energy/china-tiny-sensor-detect-submarines

Taiwan's drone defenses fall short against Beijing's evolving technology, audit finds
https://www.vespernews.com/en/news/5bc05361-99b2-418d-b483-1a9e969a93c3

U.S. Creates Task Force Falcon Strike to Coordinate Multinational Attack Drones Across Middle East.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2026/u-s-creates-task-force-falcon-strike-to-coordinate-multinational-attack-drones-across-middle-east

U.S. Expands SM-3 Missile Production to Strengthen Navy Ballistic Missile Defense.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/navy-news/2026/u-s-expands-sm-3-missile-production-to-strengthen-navy-ballistic-missile-defense

U.S. Navy’s Orca XLUUV Completes First 1,000-Nautical-Mile Pacific Transit 
https://www.thedefensenews.com/US-Navys-Orca-XLUUV-Completes-First-1000-Nautical-Mile-Pacific-Transit/

Warthog Controversy: Congress Bans Pentagon from Retiring 126 A-10s 
https://en.topwar.ru/288123-strasti-po-borodavochniku-kongress-zapreschaet-pentagonu-utilizirovat-126-a-10.html

The US is moving from experiments to serial production of Valaris combat lasers. 
https://en.topwar.ru/288105-ssha-perehodjat-ot-jeksperimentov-k-serijnomu-vypusku-boevyh-lazerov-valaris.html

Bringing Back Steam Catapults On Carriers Is A Huge Risk
https://www.twz.com/sea/bringing-back-steam-catapults-on-carriers-is-a-huge-risk



ENVIRONMENT - WEATHER - FOOD

US: 19 million eggs recalled over salmonella risk
https://www.dw.com/en/us-food-and-drug-administration-fda-recalls-19-million-eggs-over-salmonella-risk/a-78378361

Tyson is closing more beef plants as cattle shortage continues to impact supply
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/tyson-beef-plants-closing-cattle-shortage-b3033698.html

At least five reported dead amid flooding in US state of Indiana
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/at-least-five-reported-dead-amid-flooding-in-us-state-of-indiana

Vast German wildfire forces evacuation in Eifel forest
https://www.vespernews.com/en/news/37026a5c-e8aa-4a8a-bdaf-f1b95ff58e7c

Situation near Monschau (Germany) is coming to a head – wildfire is closing in
https://www.bluewin.ch/en/news/situation-near-monschau-is-coming-to-a-head-wildfire-is-closing-in-li.3564708

Wildfires continue to devastate Europe as thousands are forced to flee their homes
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/15/wildfires-continue-to-devastate-europe-as-thousands-are-forced-to-flee-their-homes

Storm Lala strengthens into a Category 1 hurricane as it nears Hawaii
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/tropical-storm-lala-expected-to-strengthen-as-it-nears-hawaii

Hawaii Faces Rare Hurricane Strike Threatening Flooding Rain
https://gcaptain.com/hawaii-faces-rare-hurricane-strike-threatening-flooding-rain/

Indonesia: Dozens dead after earthquake off Flores island
https://www.dw.com/en/indonesia-strong-magnitude-77-earthquake-hits-off-coast-of-flores-island/a-78377990

Video. Watch: Chaos as powerful earthquake hits Indonesia 
https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/08/15/watch-chaos-as-powerful-earthquake-hits-indonesia

Why does Indonesia keep getting hit by major earthquakes?
https://www.dw.com/en/why-does-indonesia-keep-getting-hit-by-major-earthquakes/video-78383782

M6.9 Earthquake 15 km NNW of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia — August 15, 2026 - Depth 172.5 km intermediate depth
https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tkyk

Hundreds of sea turtles are stranded in Cape Cod each year. An ‘amazing network’ has mobilized to help
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/15/cape-cod-stranded-sea-turtle-hospital

Gibraltar orca Toñi found with 10 holes in fin: suspected shotgun blast
https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/15/gibraltar-orca-toni-found-with-10-holes-in-fin-suspected-shotgun-blast

Watch what happens when a 5,000kg orca hits a boat – it doesn’t end well
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/watch-what-happens-when-a-5-000kg-orca-hits-a-boat-it-doesn-t-end-well/vi-AA21YRZH

After commercial whaling nearly erased them, blue and fin whales are slowly reclaiming the southeast Atlantic
https://phys.org/news/2026-04-commercial-whaling-erased-blue-fin.html

Volcanoes 16 Aug 2026: Etna volcano, Fuego, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/volcanoes/today.html



ECONOMY

"Won't Be Short-Lived": JPMorgan Warns Next Global Food Crisis Could Erupt Next Year
https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/wont-be-short-lived-jpmorgan-warns-next-global-food-crisis-could-erupt-next-year

Trump family-backed crypto firm World Liberty gets conditional bank charter approval
https://www.vespernews.com/en/news/b33505a1-cb08-4058-985f-69d514b63d6f

Trump administration fights Republican effort to lower flood insurance costs
https://www.eenews.net/articles/trump-administration-fights-republican-effort-to-lower-flood-insurance-costs/

US oil reserves are so low amid Trump’s Iran war the caverns holding them could be damaged
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/strategic-petroleum-reserve-trump-iran-war-gas-prices-b3033680.html



EU - UK - CANADA

Morocco and Spain deploy forces at border amid online calls for a new mass incursion into Ceuta
https://www.vespernews.com/en/news/339a6d36-4fdd-4eaa-83c0-e617c3952041

The EU is testing Ukrainian women for military service.
https://en.topwar.ru/288104-v-es-ot-ukrainok-nachali-trebovat-podtverzhdenija-postanovki-na-voinskij-uchet.html

Shipping on the Rhine in Germany has virtually ceased.
https://en.topwar.ru/288117-iz-za-zasuhi-v-germanii-prakticheski-prekrascheno-sudohodstvo-po-rejnu.html



CHINA - ASIA

The West studies China’s power — but not its civilization 
https://asiatimes.com/2026/08/the-west-studies-chinas-power-but-not-its-civilization/



MEXICO - LATIN AMERICA

Between Cartel Threats And US Airstrikes, Ecuador Fishermen Have Nowhere To Hide
https://gcaptain.com/between-cartel-threats-and-us-airstrikes-ecuador-fishermen-have-nowhere-to-hide/

Colombia asks Trump to suspend tariffs as country reels from earthquake
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/colombia-asks-trump-to-suspend-tariffs-as-country-reels-from-earthquake

Paraguay Sends 50 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Colombia After Earthquake
https://www.telesurenglish.net/paraguay-sends-50-tons-of-humanitarian-aid-to-colombia-after-earthquake/

The (Attempted) “Israelisation” of Latin America (Part II)
https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/08/the-israelisation-of-latin-america-is-almost-complete.html



AFRICA - HAITI - DR

DR Congo Ebola outbreak: One death every 30 minutes
https://www.vespernews.com/en/news/8d114368-3b7b-4ece-803a-ec29bdb7a648

DRC reports 26 million malaria cases in 2025
https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/drc-reports-26-million-malaria-cases

Ebola is winning in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/ebola-is-winning-in-the-democratic

Why is the latest Ebola outbreak worsening?
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/8/15/why-is-the-latest-ebola-outbreak-worsening