articles 21 aug.

  
WORLD  - NATIONAL 1

Iran Vows ‘Devastating’ Response to US Threat to Cut Off Its Economic Lifelines
https://gcaptain.com/iran-vows-devastating-response-to-us-threat-to-cut-off-its-economic-lifelines/

Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/21/trump-strait-of-hormuz-american-territory



ISRAEL  - US - ME 1

Turkey issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu over interception of Gaza activist flotilla
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/turkey-issues-arrest-warrant-for-netanyahu-over-interception-of-gaza-aid-flotilla/

Turkey Issues Arrest Warrant for Israel's Netanyahu Over 'Gaza Genocide' | Vantage on Firstpost
https://www.firstpost.com/vantage/turkey-issues-arrest-warrant-for-israels-netanyahu-over-gaza-genocide-vantage-on-firstpost-vd2087579/

Israeli artillery shells southern Lebanese town
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/247131/Israeli-artillery-shells-southern-Lebanese-town

Israeli Forces Carry Out Major Explosion Between Arnoun and Kfar Tebnit
https://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/news/224149/undp-lebanese-red-cross-sign-mou-on-disaster-risk-management-climate-resilience-3

Israel and Turkey step up warnings over Syria after airbase bombing
https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/syria-says-no-turkish-military-032400253.html

Occupier attacks against Palestinians in West Bank causing ‘serious’ damage to Israel: Report
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/occupier-attacks-against-palestinians-in-west-bank-causing-serious-damage-to-israel-report/4034349

Israeli Media: The IDF’s Gaza Investigations Aren’t Professionalism – They’re Political Theater (MSF agrees)
https://israelpalestinenews.org/israeli-media-the-idfs-gaza-investigations-arent-professionalism-theyre-political-theater-msf-agrees/

BBC cancelled interview on Israel’s killing of Hind Rajab
https://israelpalestinenews.org/bbc-cancelled-interview-on-israels-killing-of-hind-rajab/

Israel’s brutal blockade puts 94% of Gazans in need of shelter – Daily Update
https://israelpalestinenews.org/israels-brutal-blockade-puts-94-of-gazans-in-need-of-shelter-daily-update/

Tucker Carlson says Israel pushed him to report false allegations against Hunter Biden
https://israelpalestinenews.org/tucker-carlson-says-israel-pushed-him-to-report-false-allegations-against-hunter-biden/

Flashback: Israel killed Israelis, confirms 7 October documentary
https://israelpalestinenews.org/flashback-israel-killed-israelis-confirms-7-october-documentary/

14-year-old child shot by Israeli forces during raid on Zababdeh
https://english-wafa-ps.translate.goog/Pages/Details/173981?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp



UKRAINE  - US WAR ON RUSSIA

"We'll seize land and resources from the Russians": Germans on a "defensive" alliance with Poland 
https://en.topcor.ru/73613-zahvatim-u-russkih-zemlju-i-resursy-nemcy-ob-oboronnom-sojuze-s-polshej.html

The Russian Armed Forces destroyed the defense center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Zaporozhye region
https://ria.ru/20260822/spetsoperatsiya-2112414137.html

Hundreds are captured by Zelensky’s dogs every day. (forced conscription)
https://x.com/AlternatNews/status/2090707681141047468

Diplomat calls West’s silence on Kiev’s nuclear terrorism 'strange' 
https://tass.com/politics/2176257

Russian troops liberate 11 communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass 
https://tass.com/politics/2176155

Perm industrial facility comes under attack: 325 drones target Russian regions 
https://tass.com/politics/2176039

Polish prime minister defends Nord Stream sabotage — TV 
https://tass.com/world/2175879

Ukraine Says Russia Hit 52 Civilian Ships in Six Weeks as Black Sea Attacks Escalate
https://gcaptain.com/ukraine-says-russia-hit-52-civilian-ships-in-six-weeks-as-black-sea-attacks-escalate/

Ukraine Adds Alexa Spatium, Its First Domestically Built Jet-Powered Drone Interceptor 
https://www.thedefensenews.com/Ukraine-Adds-Alexa-Spatium-Its-First-Domestically-Built-Jet-Powered-Drone-Interceptor/

More than 200 drones were shot down over Russia in one day.
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/8905812?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

325 drones shot down over Russia overnight
https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/8894232

Ukraine's funding shortfall exceeds $36 billion
https://www.vesti.ru/ns/nekhvatka-finansirovaniya-ukrainy-prevysila-36-mlrd-dollarov



NATIONAL  2

California lawmaker overcomes pro-Israel spending to win special election
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/22/california-lawmaker-overcomes-pro-israel-spending-to-win-special-election

CLANCY COPYCAT?: North Dakota mom told husband 'say goodbye to your kids' before killing 3-year-old, 5-month-old, leaving 1-year-old in critical condition: police
https://thepostmillennial.com/copycat-clancy-north-dakota-mom-told-husband-say-goodbye-to-your-kids-before-killing-3-year-old-5-month-old-leaving-1-year-old-in-critical-condition-police

53% of Seattle Democrats want Socialist Mayor Katie Wilson to resign: Change Washington pol
https://thepostmillennial.com/53-of-seattle-democrats-want-socialist-mayor-katie-wilson-to-resign-poll



COVID BIOWEAPONS  - HEALTH

COVID-19 Could be Indirectly Causing the Emergence of Skin Tags or Acrochordons in Many Including the Young - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/covid-19-could-be-indirectly-causing-the-emergence-of-skin-tags-or-acrochordons-in-many-including-the-young

* Murine Study Shows That COVID-19 S1 Spike Protein Drives Lasting Brain Inflammation - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/murine-study-shows-that-covid-19-s1-spike-protein-drives-lasting-brain-inflammation

Long COVID Depression May Respond Less to Magnetic Brain Therapy - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/long-covid-depression-may-respond-less-to-magnetic-brain-therapy

BREAKING: FIRST-EVER STUDY LINKS VACCINES TO THE 10,000% RISE IN ALPHA-GAL SYNDROME
https://www.2ndsmartestguyintheworld.com/p/breaking-first-ever-study-links-vaccines

Common Antibiotics May Trigger DNA Damage, Review Warns - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/common-antibiotics-may-trigger-dna-damage-review-warns

West Nile virus case reported in the Syracuse area
https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/west-nile-virus-case-reported-in

Michigan reports 2 swine flu, influenza A(H1N2) variant virus cases
https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/michigan-reports-2-swine-flu-influenza

Bipartisan majorities in US favor banning glyphosate
https://phys.org/news/2026-08-bipartisan-majorities-favor-glyphosate.html

New Zealand Hit by Biggest Flu Outbreak in a Decade as Health System Buckles - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/new-zealand-hit-by-biggest-flu-outbreak-in-a-decade-as-health-system-buckles



AI - BIG TECH - INTERNET - MEDIA

Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles in China over door handle safety risks
https://apnews.com/article/china-car-door-recall-handles-ev-tesla-764337d890c715db7a99c032a078b417

China delivers new homegrown deep-water offshore engineering vessel pre-equipped with underwater robots
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202608/1368697.shtml

Generalist AI GEN-1.5 Learns New Robot Tasks From Single Demo, No Retraining
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/325174/20260821/generalist-ai-gen-15-learns-new-robot-tasks-single-demo-no-retraining.htm

Tesla’s solar roof is dead — here’s what went wrong
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/21/teslas-solar-roof-is-dead-heres-what-went-wrong/

Waymo hands over documents in NHTSA’s child collision probe
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/21/waymo-hands-over-documents-in-nhtsas-child-collision-probe/

US government lab is probing Chinese lidar for security vulnerabilities
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/21/us-government-lab-is-probing-chinese-lidar-for-security-vulnerabilities/

Senator asks US government watchdog to review how feds use hacking tools
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/21/senator-asks-us-federal-watchdog-to-review-how-feds-use-hacking-tools/

Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate thousands of robotaxis in Nevada
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/20/tesla-uber-and-waymo-all-get-the-ok-to-operate-thousands-of-robotaxis-in-nevada/



SPACE - UFOs - SCIENCE - PARANORMAL - HISTORY

Chinese commercial space firm completes long-duration test of reusable rocket engine
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202608/1368744.shtml

NSW baby makes history after breakthrough epilepsy treatment
https://www.vespernews.com/en/news/788343b4-c4f3-4f3c-9394-23f5c6ded582

Interplanetary spacecraft capture a coronal mass ejection component hidden from Earth
https://phys.org/news/2026-08-interplanetary-spacecraft-capture-coronal-mass.html

Pioneering cancer treatment saves python named Jodie Foster: UK zoo
https://phys.org/news/2026-08-cancer-treatment-python-jodie-foster.html

Global access to food crops is affected by transport costs and economic inequality
https://phys.org/news/2026-08-global-access-food-crops-affected.html



MILITARY - AVIATION

Druine Pilot Seriously Injured In Crash At Stow Maries Aerodrome Air Show
https://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=F37CCC82-0CE8-45FB-9F73-F8935B533B74

Boeing 737-900ER Engine Issue Forces Immediate Atlanta Return
https://simpleflying.com/delta-air-lines-boeing-737-900er-engine-issue-immediate-atlanta-return/

Boeing Now Fixing Cracked Parts On New Air Force One 747-8s Amid $3 Billion In Cost Overruns
https://simpleflying.com/boeing-fixing-cracked-parts-new-air-force-one-747-8s-3-billion-cost-overruns/

$800 Or Leave Toddler Behind: American Airlines Charges Mom After Child Turns 2 Mid-Trip
https://simpleflying.com/american-airlines-charges-mom-child-turns-2-mid-trip/

Charter plane crashes in western Alaska, 8 killed
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/247129/Charter-plane-crashes-in-western-Alaska-8-killed

Plane that crashed in Southwest Alaska, killing 8, was attempting to land in foggy conditions
https://www.yahoo.com/news/weather-news/articles/plane-that-crashed-in-southwest-alaska-killing-8-was-attempting-to-land-in-foggy-conditions-221500282.html

Russia receives first KN-30 ballistic missiles as North Korea expands direct support against Ukraine.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2026/russia-north-korea-kn-30-ballistic-missiles-ukraine

Netherlands Tests Armed MQ-9 Reaper Drone Before Adding Precision Strike Capability.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/aerospace-news/2026/netherlands-tests-armed-mq-9-reaper-drone-before-adding-precision-strike-capability

Russia receives first KN-30 ballistic missiles as North Korea expands direct support against Ukraine.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2026/russia-north-korea-kn-30-ballistic-missiles-ukraine

FNSS unveils U-MAV unmanned amphibious vehicle to protect Türkiye’s assault force during beach landings.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2026/fnss-u-mav-i-zaha-unmanned-amphibious-vehicle-unveiling

U.S. Tests Containerized Missile to Expand Low-Cost Land and Maritime Precision Strike Capacity.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2026/u-s-tests-containerized-missile-to-expand-low-cost-land-and-maritime-precision-strike-capacity

U.S. Forces Destroyed $23.6 Million MQ-9A Reaper After Hard Landing in Middle East 
https://www.thedefensenews.com/US-Forces-Destroyed-236-Million-MQ-9A-Reaper-After-Hard-Landing-in-Middle-East/



ENVIRONMENT - WEATHER - FOOD

The US has a plan to save the Colorado River. Experts say it won’t be enough to stop the crisis
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/21/colorado-river-water-crisis-plan

Feds impose Colorado River cuts as reservoirs hit record lows
https://www.eenews.net/articles/feds-impose-colorado-river-cuts-as-reservoirs-hit-record-lows/

Three Colorado River states agree to massive water cuts
https://courthousenews.com/three-colorado-river-states-agree-to-massive-water-cuts/

California’s Drought Irreversibly Damaged Sacramento Valley Aquifers 
https://eos.org/articles/californias-drought-irreversibly-damaged-sacramento-valley-aquifers
 
Deadly daytime heat turns Japanese farmers nocturnal
https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260821-deadly-daytime-heat-turns-japanese-farmers-nocturnal
 
Tornadoes pummel New York’s Long Island and Delaware capital
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/21/tornado-new-york-long-island-delaware

How likely is a Yellowstone ‘supervolcano’ eruption today?
https://www.yahoo.com/news/science/articles/likely-yellowstone-supervolcano-eruption-today-130000323.html

California’s rarest salmon face a narrow window for survival
https://courthousenews.com/californias-rarest-salmon-face-a-narrow-window-for-survival/

What dandelions and bees can teach us about our responsibilities to the natural world
https://phys.org/news/2026-08-dandelions-bees-responsibilities-natural-world.html

Volcanoes 22 Aug 2026: Krakatau volcano, Semeru, Dukono, Reventador, Lewotobi, Puracé
Volcanoes Today, 22 Aug 2026: Krakatau volcano, Semeru, Dukono, Reventador, Lewotobi, Puracé



ECONOMY

The Cushion Ran Out: Bessent’s Oil “Mystery” Isn’t One
https://sonar21.com/the-cushion-ran-out-bessents-oil-mystery-isnt-one/

Bessent Doesn’t Understand that He Can’t Weaponize the Dollar with Iran and Bank On It with China
https://sonar21.com/bessent-doesnt-understand-the-he-cant-weaponize-the-dollar-with-iran-and-bank-on-it-with-china/

China’s NewNew Shipping Line Pushes Deeper Into Arctic With First Murmansk Container Run
https://gcaptain.com/chinas-newnew-shipping-line-pushes-deeper-into-arctic-with-first-murmansk-container-run/

‘Thamesborg’ Completes Arctic Northwest Passage After Last Year’s Grounding
https://gcaptain.com/thamesborg-completes-arctic-northwest-passage-after-last-years-grounding/

Panama Canal Draught Restrictions Set to Add to Congestion Chaos
https://gcaptain.com/panama-canal-draught-restrictions-set-to-add-to-congestion-chaos/

Panama Canal to Cut Daily Transits as Optimistic Water Outlook Fades
https://gcaptain.com/panama-canal-to-cut-daily-transits-as-optimistic-water-outlook-fades/

Tankers Stack Up as Venezuela Sells Oil Faster Than Its Ports Can Handle
https://gcaptain.com/tankers-stack-up-as-venezuela-sells-oil-faster-than-its-ports-can-handle/

Here's how America's $40 trillion debt can hit your wallet
https://www.axios.com/2026/08/20/us-40-trillion-dollars-national-debt-costs-interests

Russia launches new monetary system with total control
https://en.topcor.ru/73592-rossija-zapuskaet-novuju-denezhnuju-sistemu-s-totalnym-kontrolem.html?utm_referrer=topcor.ru

224 more Starbucks jobs gone from Seattle as company exodus continues, Nashville hub grows
https://thepostmillennial.com/224-more-starbucks-jobs-gone-from-seattle-as-company-exodus-continues-nashville-hub-grows

Trump Sends America into the Swamp
https://michaelwalshwriter.com/2026/08/21/trump-sends-america-back-into-the-swamp/



EU - UK - CANADA

An 18-year-old with a sword attacks a school in Sweden, leaving 1 dead and 2 injured
https://www.kcra.com/article/sword-attack-school-sweden/73499694



CHINA - ASIA

China’s Massive New Artificial Island In The South China Sea Emerges, Primed For Militarization
https://www.twz.com/news-features/chinas-massive-new-artificial-island-in-the-south-china-sea-emerges-primed-for-militarization



MEXICO - LATIN AMERICA

US Sanctions Fishing Fleet Accused of Shipping Cocaine to Mexico
https://gcaptain.com/us-sanctions-fishing-fleet-accused-of-shipping-cocaine-to-mexico/

US sanctions more Cuban companies and officials
https://www.vespernews.com/en/news/628324dd-2312-46ef-a4fd-4270718a4eeb

Landslide at unlicensed Colombian gold mine kills 13
https://www.vespernews.com/en/news/d984dea9-3e6b-4c74-a42b-02cd24903ab0

Peru rescues people trapped by landslides on highway for nearly a week
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/22/peru-rescues-people-trapped-by-landslides-on-highway-for-nearly-a-week

USA And Israel Put Drug Cartel-Linked US Citizen In Power In Colombia 
https://scheerpost.com/2026/08/21/usa-and-israel-put-drug-cartel-linked-us-citizen-in-power-in-colombia/



AFRICA - HAITI - DR

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreading exponentially, UN responders warn 
https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/08/1168182

Ebola outbreak: Ervebo vaccine allocated for the DRC
https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/ebola-outbreak-ervebo-vaccine-allocated

Piracy Observer Says Somali Incidents Rising as Navies Stretched
https://gcaptain.com/piracy-observer-says-somali-incidents-rising-as-navies-stretched/