Avanza la peor epidemia de ébola en la historia de la RDC Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Avanza la peor epidemia de ébola en la historia de la RDC GINEBRA – Con 2325 muertes registradas y 4945 casos confirmados, la epidemia de ébola en la República Democrática del Congo (RDC) se convirtió este lunes 17 en la más mortífera de la historia del país, confirmó la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS). https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/avanza-la-peor-epidemia-de-ebola-en-la-historia-de-la-rdc/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Numerosos adolescentes en América Latina sufren acoso escolar Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Numerosos adolescentes en América Latina sufren acoso escolar WASHINGTON – Uno de cada cuatro adolescentes de entre 13 y 17 años en América Latina y el Caribe dice haber sufrido acoso escolar, una forma de violencia que puede dejar consecuencias mucho más allá del aula y afectar la salud mental, física y emocional a lo largo de la vida. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/numerosos-adolescentes-en-america-latina-sufren-acoso-escolar/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Un “abejacidio” punza a apicultores y agricultores en México Emilio Godoy Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Un “abejacidio” punza a apicultores y agricultores en México Emilio Godoy MÉXICO – Un apicultor reportó el 11 de agosto la muerte masiva de abejas en su apiario de 45 colmenas en el municipio de Tecalitlán, en el occidental estado mexicano de Jalisco. Solo en la semana del 10 al 14 de agosto, apicultores reportaron cuatro episodios de muertes masivas de abejas en cuatro estados mexicanos. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/un-abejacidio-punza-a-apicultores-y-agricultores-en-mexico/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Trabajadores humanitarios abatidos en medio de conflictos Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Trabajadores humanitarios abatidos en medio de conflictos NACIONES UNIDAS – El año 2025 marcó otro sombrío récord de violencia contra los trabajadores humanitarios, con 907 muertos, heridos o secuestrados mientras auxiliaban a la población civil en medio de conflictos y desastres, informó la Oficina de Coordinación de Asuntos Humanitarios (Ocha) de las Naciones Unidas. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/trabajadores-humanitarios-abatidos-en-medio-de-conflictos/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

La Corte Penal Internacional confronta el ataque de Estados Unidos Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

La Corte Penal Internacional confronta el ataque de Estados Unidos LA HAYA – La Corte Penal Internacional (CPI) deploró y confrontó el anuncio de la nueva ronda de sanciones de Estados Unidos contra su presidenta y un fiscal de alto rango, calificándolas de “un ataque flagrante” contra el tribunal. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/la-corte-penal-internacional-confronta-el-ataque-de-estados-unidos/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

América Latina crece poco y con incertidumbre en 2026 Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

América Latina crece poco y con incertidumbre en 2026 SANTIAGO – La economía de la región crecerá apenas 2,2 por ciento en 2026, menos aún que el año pasado, marcada por un entorno global adverso y por sus rémoras estructurales, indicó el estudio anual de la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (Cepal), presentado este jueves 20. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/america-latina-crece-poco-y-con-incertidumbre-en-2026/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

African Rights Advocates Coordinate Response to Family Law Backlash By Chemtai Kirui Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

African Rights Advocates Coordinate Response to Family Law Backlash By Chemtai Kirui Campaigners say anti-rights movements are increasingly using family law to challenge women's rights to inheritance, property, divorce and child custody. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/african-rights-advocates-coordinate-response-to-family-law-backlash/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

GAZA: ‘There Are No Standards to Tell You What to Do in Conditions like Gaza’ By CIVICUS Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

GAZA: ‘There Are No Standards to Tell You What to Do in Conditions like Gaza’ By CIVICUS https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/gaza-there-are-no-standards-to-tell-you-what-to-do-in-conditions-like-gaza/ Aug 19 2026 (IPS) - CIVICUS discusses the state of civic and humanitarian action in Gaza with Ibrahim Arandas, a Palestinian activist and project manager at SPARK Gaza, a civil society organisation that provides humanitarian and psychosocial support. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

UN Reiterates its 18-Year-Old Ban on Smoking By Thalif Deen Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

UN Reiterates its 18-Year-Old Ban on Smoking By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS, Aug 19 2026 (IPS) - When smoking was common in the corridors of the UN, in the delegate’s lounge and in committee rooms during the 1970s and 90s, the office of the Secretary-General sent a memo that read: “Smoking was Discouraged” in the UN building—sounding far short of a ban. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/un-reiterates-its-18-year-old-ban-on-smoking/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

How Mexico’s Search Collectives Claimed a Place at the World Cup By Jorge Peniche Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

How Mexico’s Search Collectives Claimed a Place at the World Cup By Jorge Peniche Aug 19 2026 (IPS) - Weeks have gone by since the World Cup ended. Its aftermath has sparked a broader conversation about who football’s biggest tournament belongs to and how it should look in 2030. One postscript to that conversation comes from Mexico. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/how-mexicos-search-collectives-claimed-a-place-at-the-world-cup/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

World Humanitarian Day — Protect Aid Workers Against Drones By Naureen Hossain Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

World Humanitarian Day — Protect Aid Workers Against Drones By Naureen Hossain UNITED NATIONS, Aug 20 2026 (IPS) - World Humanitarian Day celebrates humanitarian workers and the life-saving services they provide under the most complex and often dangerous conditions. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/world-humanitarian-day-protect-aid-workers-against-drones/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

UNAIDS Framework Pushes for the Protection and Integration of HIV Care By Shuli Wong Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

UNAIDS Framework Pushes for the Protection and Integration of HIV Care By Shuli Wong UNITED NATIONS, Aug 21 2026 (IPS) - As the global HIV response shifts toward sustainable, nationally led, and rights-based care, a new UNAIDS framework published this week argues that integration must start with a country’s readiness. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/unaids-framework-pushes-for-the-protection-and-integration-of-hiv-care/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Remembering Fidel Castro, a Hero of the World’s Oppressed People By Anis Chowdhury Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Remembering Fidel Castro, a Hero of the World’s Oppressed People By Anis Chowdhury SYDNEY, Aug 19 2026 (IPS) - The 13th of August marked the 100th birthday of Cuba’s revolutionary leader Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz – in short Fidel Castro. Amidst an intensified US siege and the threat of invasion, Cubans commemorated their dear leader’s centenary birth anniversary with events that included an International Book Fair, art exhibitions, concerts and gatherings of delegates from left-wing organisations across the continent. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/remembering-fidel-castro-a-hero-of-the-worlds-oppressed-people/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Nia Tero

https://www.niatero.org/ Nia Tero is an international nonprofit whose entire purpose is to support Indigenous Peoples' guardianship of their ancestral lands and waters. Not just because it's the right thing to do, but because there is no better strategy to keep the planet livable for humanity.

Report Highlights Need for Strengthening Indigenous Participation Across Rio Conventions

https://www.niatero.org/programs/policy/rio-conventions-reports "Beyond Fragmentation: Advancing Coherence, Equity, and Indigenous Leadership Across the Rio Conventions," authored by Indigenous rights expert Minnie Degawan (Kankanaey-Igorot, Philippines), identifies structural barriers and gaps that limit Indigenous Peoples’ effective participation in global forums on climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation.

Indigenous Peoples Call for Meaningful Influence in Climate Discussions — Nia Tero By Naureen Hossain Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Indigenous Peoples Call for Meaningful Influence in Climate Discussions — Nia Tero By Naureen Hossain UNITED NATIONS, Aug 18 2026 (IPS) - Indigenous communities have long advocated for the environment through the lens of their traditional knowledge systems and cultures. But much more work needs to be done to translate their presence into influence. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/indigenous-peoples-call-for-meaningful-influence-in-climate-discussions-nia-tero/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

How the Taliban Hunt Women in Afghanistan By Ariel F. Dumont Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

How the Taliban Hunt Women in Afghanistan By Ariel F. Dumont ROME, Aug 20 2026 (IPS) - FIVE years after the Taliban returned to power, Fawzia Koofi, the former Deputy Speaker of the Afghan Parliament, denounces what she describes as “gender apartheid.” Despite bans, terror, and the systematic erasure of women from society, Afghan women continue to resist through underground schools and online solidarity networks. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/how-the-taliban-hunt-women-in-afghanistan/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Cockroach Insult Unleashes Biggest Challenge yet to Modi’s Repressive Rule By Andrew Firmin Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Cockroach Insult Unleashes Biggest Challenge yet to Modi’s Repressive Rule By Andrew Firmin LONDON, Aug 21 2026 (IPS) - India’s strongman leader, Narendra Modi, has just been forced to do the thing he likes least: making concessions in response to protests. It all started on 15 May, when the country’s Chief Justice, Surya Kant, told a courtroom that unemployed young people who protest and speak out on social media are like cockroaches. The remark, revealing the establishment’s contempt for the country’s young people, spectacularly backfired. Within days it had spawned a nationwide movement, the Cockroach Janta Party. Its central protest demand was the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Pradhan quit on 25 July. But that may not be enough to satisfy the demand for change the movement has unleashed. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/cockroach-insult-unleashes-biggest-challenge-yet-to-modis-repressive-rule/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

New Emergency Care Skills Help Tanzania’s Frontline Doctors Save Lives By Kizito Makoye Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

New Emergency Care Skills Help Tanzania’s Frontline Doctors Save Lives By Kizito Makoye DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, Aug 21 2026 (IPS) - The 14-year-old girl arrived at the hospital fighting for her life. After a tragic hit-and-run car accident, she was rushed into the emergency department with serious abdominal injuries. Every passing minute brought her closer to death. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/new-emergency-care-skills-help-tanzanias-frontline-doctors-save-lives/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Informe de Impacto de 2026 del Grupo BID

https://publications.iadb.org/es/informe-de-impacto-de-2026-del-grupo-bid?utm_source=email&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=informe_de_impacto_de_2026_del_grupo_bid&utm_term=news&j=1391123&sfmc_sub=158805519&l=295_HTML&u=23719644&mid=100004050&jb=3062&utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=D_ES_2026-AGO_SPD_SVD_-_Publications_LA_Carlos_+Impacto+del+Grupo+BID+millones+de+vidas+mejoradas%2c&utm_term=publications.iadb.org%2fes%2finforme-de-impacto-de-2026-del-grupo-bid%3futm_source%3demail%26utm_medium%3dnews%26utm_campaign%3dinforme_de_impacto_de_2026_del_grupo_bid%26utm_term%3dnews&utm_id=1391123&sfmc_id=158805519&utm_source=sfmc&utm_term=publications.iadb.org%2fes%2finforme-de-impacto-de-2026-del-grupo-bid%3futm_source%3demail%26utm_medium%3dnews%26utm_campaign%3dinforme_de_impacto_de_2026_del_grupo_bid%26utm_term%3dnews&utm_content=63504 El Informe de Impacto muestra cómo el Grupo BID está generando impacto en América Latina y el Caribe. Conocido anteriormente como el Panorama de Efectividad en el Desarrollo (DEO), este informe presenta enfoques innovadores y efectivos que el Grupo BID—conformado por el BID, BID Invest y BID Lab—está implementando para promover un crecimiento inclusivo y un desarrollo sostenible, en estrecha colaboración con los sectores público y privado. En su edición 2026, el Informe de Impacto destaca el desarrollo productivo y la innovación a través del sector privado, presentando ejemplos de cómo el Grupo BID trabaja para crear las condiciones que permiten generar impacto en el desarrollo y para impulsar resultados concretos en diversos sectores. Más que un informe, es una puerta de entrada a los esfuerzos que el Grupo BID hace para garantizar la rendición de cuentas, así como para monitorear, evaluar y aprender de los resultados del desarrollo.

US national debt tops $40 trillion for first time in history Xinhua | Updated: 2026-08-20 05:11

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/20/WS6a861c19a3106bc57421c697.html WASHINGTON -- The US national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history, according to data released by the Treasury Department on Wednesday.

China adds Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam to its visa-free entry policy By YANG ZEKUN | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-08-20 10:15

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/20/WS6a866337a3106bc57421c7ff.html China has extended its 240-hour visa-free transit policy and Hainan's 30-day visa-free entry policy to citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam, the National Immigration Administration said on Thursday.

Unitree bets on 'self-evolving' AI to accelerate robot revolution By CHENG YU | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-08-20 13:15

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/20/WS6a868d8fa3106bc57421c8d9.html Unitree Robotics is developing a "self-evolving physical AI" system that could allow robots to accelerate their own development, its founder and chairman Wang Xingxing said on Thursday.

MOC rules two Daicel companies to inherit anti-dumping duty rates By Zhang Chenxu | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-08-20 13:24

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/20/WS6a868f92a3106bc57421c8e4.html Two Daicel companies will inherit existing anti-dumping duty rates on polyformaldehyde copolymer exports to the Chinese mainland, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday. Effective Friday, Japan's Daicel Corporation will inherit the 35.5 percent rate applied to Polyplastics Co Ltd, while Daicel HPP Taiwan Co Ltd will take over Polyplastics Taiwan Co Ltd's 3.8 percent rate, according to a ministry statement.

Walmart keen on further expansion By WANG ZHUOQIONG | China Daily | Updated: 2026-08-20 09:05

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/20/WS6a8652cfa3106bc57421c739.html Walmart Inc, a US retail giant and owner of Sam's Club, is doubling down on China, betting its omnichannel strategy and continued expansion of both its membership warehouse chain and hypermarket business will sustain growth.

UAE embargoes Iran over alleged attacks By Cui Haipei in Dubai, UAEand Jan Yumul in Hong Kong | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-08-20 01:41

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/20/WS6a85ead1a3106bc57421c68b.html The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a new phase of political attrition. The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced the suspension of all trade and financial dealings with Iran after alleging that two Iranian missiles targeting maritime navigation fell into the sea, a claim immediately rejected by Tehran.

EU cross-border probe unfair: China By YANG ZEKUN | China Daily | Updated: 2026-08-20 06:26

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/20/WS6a862d94a3106bc57421c699.html China has determined that certain cross-border investigative measures taken by the European Union in its foreign subsidy probe into e-commerce giant JD.com constitute improper extraterritorial jurisdiction and has barred organizations and individuals from complying with or assisting in their implementation, the Ministry of Justice said on Wednesday.

Weaponizing gold self-harming addition to US' systematic containment calculations: China Daily editorial chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-08-20 20:23

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/20/WS6a86f1bfa3106bc57421c9cb.html Gold has long been the ultimate hedge against political folly. Now it is becoming such folly's collateral damage. Washington's decision to place three Chinese gold companies on its so-called "Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List", followed by the London Bullion Market Association's suspension of their Good Delivery status, is a test of whether the United States can weaponize the financial system without ultimately weakening the system itself.

Six Indians among crew of cargo ship carrying Turkish weapons hijacked off Somalia Associated Press Updated on: 20 Aug 2026, 12:44 pm

Six Indians among crew of cargo ship carrying Turkish weapons hijacked off Somalia Cameroon-flagged M/V LUTUF was seized by pirates off Puntland's Eyl coast while carrying weapons bound for a Turkish military training facility in Mogadishu. https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/six-indians-among-crew-of-cargo-ship-carrying-turkish-weapons-hijacked-off-somalia

Pentagon weighs reducing Gulf troop presence as Iran war cost hits USD 37.5 bn: Report ANI Updated on: 20 Aug 2026, 3:13 am

Pentagon weighs reducing Gulf troop presence as Iran war cost hits USD 37.5 bn: Report Typically, the US deploys approximately 40,000 personnel across nearly 20 installations extending from Jordan to Oman, with several of its primary permanent complexes situated within the Persian Gulf. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/pentagon-weighs-reducing-gulf-troop-presence-as-iran-war-cost-hits-usd-375-bn-report

Trump says US has ‘draconian sanctions’ ready for Iran, asserts Hormuz remains open ANI Updated on: 20 Aug 2026, 3:34 am

Trump says US has ‘draconian sanctions’ ready for Iran, asserts Hormuz remains open On the Strait of Hormuz, Trump claimed that a US naval blockade had been successful and that oil shipments were continuing despite tensions. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/trump-says-us-has-draconian-sanctions-ready-for-iran-asserts-hormuz-remains-open

US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time AFP Updated on: 20 Aug 2026, 4:53 am

US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time Total public debt outstanding stood at $40.05 trillion at the close of business Tuesday, according to data released Wednesday by the Treasury Department. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/us-national-debt-exceeds-40-trillion-for-first-time

What's behind the UAE's decision to cut Iran trade ties? AFP Updated on: 20 Aug 2026, 12:51 pm

What's behind the UAE's decision to cut Iran trade ties? The move comes amid Iranian attacks on Emirati shipping and a new US campaign targeting Tehran's economy. Here's what the trade freeze could mean. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/whats-behind-the-uaes-decision-to-cut-iran-trade-ties

The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax by Jesse Eisinger, Jeff Ernsthausen and Paul Kiel

The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax ProPublica has obtained a vast cache of IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth — sometimes, even nothing. by Jesse Eisinger, Jeff Ernsthausen and Paul Kiel https://www.propublica.org/article/the-secret-irs-files-trove-of-never-before-seen-records-reveal-how-the-wealthiest-avoid-income-tax

“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime by Melissa Sanchez, Jodi S. Cohen, T. Christian Miller, Sebastian Rotella and Mariam Elba Co-published with Block Club Chicago and FRONTLINE

“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime by Melissa Sanchez, Jodi S. Cohen, T. Christian Miller, Sebastian Rotella and Mariam Elba Co-published with Block Club Chicago and FRONTLINE https://www.propublica.org/article/chicago-venezuela-immigration-ice-fbi-raids-no-criminal-charges Reporting Highlights Chicago Raid: Agents rappelled from a helicopter to raid an apartment complex “filled” with Tren de Aragua gangsters. ProPublica found little to support the government’s claims. Immigrants Speak Out: Federal officials declined to release the names of 37 immigrants detained in raid. ProPublica has identified 21 of them and spoken with a dozen. A Bust? Immigration officials said they arrested just two members of Tren de Aragua. ProPublica talked with one and found no criminal records in his past. These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.

The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building by Melissa Sanchez and Jodi S. Cohen

The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building The Trump administration has claimed the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua had taken over the building. But new documents make no mention of the gang and reveal federal agents had information about “illegal aliens unlawfully occupying apartments.” by Melissa Sanchez and Jodi S. Cohen https://www.propublica.org/article/chicago-venezuela-immigration-ice-raid-landlord-tren-de-aragua

The True Story of Why Immigration Agents Raided a Chicago Apartment Building hosted by Jessica Lussenhop, with reporting by Melissa Sanchez and Sebastian Rotella

The True Story of Why Immigration Agents Raided a Chicago Apartment Building In the middle of the night, hundreds of agents stormed a Chicago apartment complex, some rappelling down from a helicopter. Trump officials claimed they successfully arrested Venezuelan gang members. But our reporters uncovered a very different story. hosted by Jessica Lussenhop, with reporting by Melissa Sanchez and Sebastian Rotella https://www.propublica.org/podcast/why-chicago-south-shore-apartment-immigration-raid

Senators Criticize Trump Administration’s Demands to Access Health Data as a Condition for Lifesaving Aid by Sharon Lerner and Anna Maria Barry-Jester

Senators Criticize Trump Administration’s Demands to Access Health Data as a Condition for Lifesaving Aid Citing ProPublica’s reporting, eight senators wrote a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio questioning the administration’s approach to foreign health data. They said it could set an “alarming precedent.” by Sharon Lerner and Anna Maria Barry-Jester https://www.propublica.org/article/senators-letter-health-data-africa-humanitarian-aid?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary “These new demands set an alarming precedent that is seemingly contrary to the Administration’s longstanding support for the privacy of U.S. citizens’ data.” — A letter from eight Democratic U.S. senators to Secretary of State Marco Rubio   Eight Democratic U.S. senators wrote a letter questioning the Trump administration’s demands to access the health data of millions of people as a condition of giving lifesaving aid to other countries. The letter, addressed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, cited our reporting on agreements the U.S. struck with African countries and the risks they posed to people there. The senators noted that the demands for data appear to be at odds with the Trump administration’s National Cyber Strategy, which emphasizes the right to privacy for Americans and their data. The State Department declined to answer specific questions about the letter. In a statement, a spokesperson defended the data requirements in the agreements, noting the new deals “share only the same kinds of aggregated, de-identified data that has been shared and used for years.” “Digital Colonialism”: U.S. Demands to Access Africans’ Data Raise Privacy, Sovereignty Concerns by Sharon Lerner and Anna Maria Barry-Jester https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-state-department-africa-uganda-aid-medical-data-privacy?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary Reporting Highlights Strings Attached: U.S. officials are demanding access to the health data of millions of Africans as a condition of giving billions of dollars in lifesaving aid to African countries. Privacy Concerns: Experts said the deals are vague and lack standard language to guard personal data from being exposed, misused or commercialized without people’s consent. America First: The U.S. said it needs access to the data to keep people safe and that it will be anonymized. The deals are part of a plan to use aid to make America “more prosperous.” These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.

What Parents Need to Know About Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports by Molly Hensley-Clancy Co-published with The Washington Post

What Parents Need to Know About Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports The public SafeSport list is one of the most powerful tools for parents looking to research their kids’ coaches. But many families have no idea it exists or how to use it. Critics also say the organization has serious flaws. by Molly Hensley-Clancy Co-published with The Washington Post https://www.propublica.org/getinvolved/what-parents-should-know-sexual-abuse-youth-sports-aau-safesport?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary As a reporter for The Washington Post and now ProPublica, I’ve investigated how youth sports organizations have failed to protect kids from sexual predators. I’ve spoken to dozens of parents. Some had children who were victimized by coaches. Others wanted to know how to keep their children safe. Nearly every parent I’ve met said they didn’t have the information they needed to understand the system set up to protect their kids. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.propublica.org/people/molly-hensley-clancy?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary

This Coach Is Banned From Working With Kids. Why Is He Still Coaching? by Molly Hensley-Clancy, photography by Sarah Blesener for ProPublica Co-published with The Washington Post

This Coach Is Banned From Working With Kids. Why Is He Still Coaching? by Molly Hensley-Clancy, photography by Sarah Blesener for ProPublica Co-published with The Washington Post https://www.propublica.org/article/ryan-richardson-pharr-texas-usa-volleyball-safesport-abuse-teens?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=feature Even though an oversight group found that Texas girls’ volleyball coach Ryan Richardson engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor, sports organizations have failed to stop him from coaching. A Youth Sports Giant Promised Reforms to Protect Kids From Sexual Abuse. Most Never Happened. by Molly Hensley-Clancy, photography by Sarah Blesener for ProPublica Co-published with The Washington Post https://www.propublica.org/article/aau-youth-sports-sexual-abuse-failure-amateur-athletic-union?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary Reporting Highlights Promised Reforms: The Amateur Athletic Union said it would implement “historic” reforms after a child sex abuse scandal in 2011, including mandatory training. It still hasn’t done so. “People Tried to Cover It Up”: A few years later, the AAU exonerated a top executive accused of sexual abuse without interviewing a single witness. Banned Coaches: The AAU said it would bar coaches banned for misconduct by other youth sports groups. But we found eight banned coaches working with kids in the AAU. These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.

Senators Criticize Trump Administration’s Demands to Access Health Data as a Condition for Lifesaving Aid by Sharon Lerner and Anna Maria Barry-Jester August 19, 2026, 6:00 am

Senators Criticize Trump Administration’s Demands to Access Health Data as a Condition for Lifesaving Aid Citing ProPublica’s reporting, eight senators wrote a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio questioning the administration’s approach to foreign health data. They said it could set an “alarming precedent.” by Sharon Lerner and Anna Maria Barry-Jester August 19, 2026, 6:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/senators-letter-health-data-africa-humanitarian-aid?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=river

Measles Used to Be in Our Rearview Mirror. Now Cases Are Reaching Record Highs. by Patricia Callahan August 18, 2026, 5:00 am

Measles Used to Be in Our Rearview Mirror. Now Cases Are Reaching Record Highs. In other parts of the world that have let their guard down to vaccine-preventable diseases, long-forgotten scourges have roared back and killed and disabled children. by Patricia Callahan August 18, 2026, 5:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/measles-cases-vaccines?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=river

Clean Air Act: Dismantling One of the Country’s Bedrock Environmental Laws Join us for a discussion about the rollback of the Clean Air Act and what it means for public health in communities across America. Aug 25 4:00pm–5:00pm EDT

Clean Air Act: Dismantling One of the Country’s Bedrock Environmental Laws Join us for a discussion about the rollback of the Clean Air Act and what it means for public health in communities across America. Aug 25 4:00pm–5:00pm EDT https://events.propublica.org/clean-air/big-story Shortly after President Donald Trump returned to the White House, political appointees at the Environmental Protection Agency announced the “biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history.” Foundational environmental laws, rules and regulations that for decades had been used to clean up the nation’s air and waterways, protect its plants and animals, and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions were suddenly on the chopping block. Amid the deregulatory flurry, the administration set up an inbox within the EPA where executives who run chemical plants, coal power stations, copper smelters and other factories could email to request a temporary exemption to Clean Air Act rules. The president said it was a matter of national security because disruptions to the affected industries could interrupt supply chains. EPA staff and others disagreed. No rigorous application was necessary, no public comment, no EPA oversight — all it took was an email sent to that EPA inbox stating your case, which was passed to the White House for approval. ProPublica obtained thousands of pages of EPA communications that told the inside story of how quickly and sloppily the Trump administration received, processed and accepted these requests. As of mid-July, the administration had granted Clean Air Act exemptions to about 200 polluting facilities across 39 states and Puerto Rico, issuing its decisions in presidential proclamations full of typos and errors. In one case, a factory that doesn’t appear to exist received an exemption. The factories and plants that were given a temporary pass on Clean Air Act rules, while scattered across the country, fall disproportionately in majority nonwhite neighborhoods, according to EPA and U.S. Census Bureau data collected by the Environmental Defense Fund. Roughly 250,000 people live within a mile of at least one of the exempted facilities. An EPA spokesperson told ProPublica that the agency “played no role” in the decisions and “any requests sent to the EPA’s electronic mailbox were forwarded to the White House.” A spokesperson for the White House said that the “exemptions were issued due to crushing Biden-era regulations that required large swaths of our industrial base to adopt technologies that don’t exist outside the imagination of Biden’s EPA bureaucrats.”

“That Guy Is Still Out There” by Joaquin Sapien June 30, 2026, 6:30 am

“That Guy Is Still Out There” Five years after Anthony Broadwater was belatedly cleared for the sexual assault of Alice Sebold, the questions of how he came to be wrongly convicted and how one or more serial rapists operated for years with little consequence have only deepened. by Joaquin Sapien June 30, 2026, 6:30 am https://www.propublica.org/article/alice-sebold-anthony-broadwater-rape-exoneration-syracuse?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary ProPublica reporter Joaquin Sapien spent years investigating the rape of bestselling author Alice Sebold and the wrongful conviction of Anthony Broadwater, who spent 16 years in prison. As Sapien dug deeper into the case, he discovered numerous failures in the justice system whose consequences are still being felt today. The current district attorney of Syracuse, New York, where the rape happened, said in court that the prosecution “should never have happened.” Watch below to see Sapien break down the failures that led to a wrongful conviction, the questions that remain decades later and the lasting impact on everyone involved. https://www.propublica.org/people/joaquin-sapien

Do You Know About U.S. Military Spending? Help ProPublica Understand Where the Money Goes. by Jesse Coburn August 19, 2026, 5:00 am

Do You Know About U.S. Military Spending? Help ProPublica Understand Where the Money Goes. Many Pentagon projects face delays, budget increases and performance issues. The causes of these problems are often opaque to the taxpayers who foot the bill. Help point us to the most important stories. https://www.propublica.org/getinvolved/share-military-defense-spending-tips?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary by Jesse Coburn August 19, 2026, 5:00 am

The $1 Trillion Black Box by Jesse Coburn and Ruth Talbot August 19, 2026, 5:00 am

The $1 Trillion Black Box The U.S. military budget is vast and opaque. Projects touted as engineering marvels end up facing years of delays and ballooning costs. ProPublica has launched a series to report on the Pentagon’s spending. by Jesse Coburn and Ruth Talbot August 19, 2026, 5:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/military-defense-spending-budget-series?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=feature

Israel publishes internal war crimes probe, in first since October 7 Massacre ByYONAH JEREMY BOB AUGUST 19, 2026 14:00 Updated: AUGUST 19, 2026 17:00

Israel publishes internal war crimes probe, in first since October 7 Massacre The IDF examined five major cases, including the Islamic Red Crescent and the death of Hind Rajab, resulting in two criminal probes, two disciplinary probes, and the closure of one file. ByYONAH JEREMY BOB AUGUST 19, 2026 14:00 Updated: AUGUST 19, 2026 17:00 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-906005

Israel's Syria strike risked scrambling Turkish jets, military escalation, US envoy tells 'Post' ByAMICHAI STEIN AUGUST 19, 2026 10:07 Updated: AUGUST 19, 2026 14:30

Israel's Syria strike risked scrambling Turkish jets, military escalation, US envoy tells 'Post' US envoy Tom Barrack warned that Israel's strike on Abu al-Duhur airbase, near Idlib, Syria, could have led to a rapid escalation into a direct military confrontation, possibly including Turkey. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-905966 ByAMICHAI STEIN AUGUST 19, 2026 10:07 Updated: AUGUST 19, 2026 14:30

Trump administration works to strengthen defenses against potential AI bioattacks - report ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN AUGUST 17, 2026 20:57

Trump administration works to strengthen defenses against potential AI bioattacks - report The Trump administration is reviving biosecurity efforts years after slashing related government departments amid growing fears that AI could enable biological attacks. https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-905807 ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN AUGUST 17, 2026 20:57

US weighs scaling back Middle East military presence after months of Iranian attacks - report ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER AUGUST 19, 2026 04:40 Updated: AUGUST 19, 2026 07:35

US weighs scaling back Middle East military presence after months of Iranian attacks - report CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper has been involved in the discussions, one source said, adding that he supports discussing the relocation of Gulf troops westward. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-905945 ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER AUGUST 19, 2026 04:40 Updated: AUGUST 19, 2026 07:35

Israel to request information on US F-47 sixth-generation fighter jet, may seek to acquire for IAF ByAMIR BOHBOT AUGUST 18, 2026 20:45 Updated: AUGUST 18, 2026 22:2

Israel to request information on US F-47 sixth-generation fighter jet, may seek to acquire for IAF The Boeing F-47 is expected to complete its first flights in 2028, according to US media reports. https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-905920 ByAMIR BOHBOT AUGUST 18, 2026 20:45 Updated: AUGUST 18, 2026 22:2

First 1,400 housing units to be marketed in controversial E1 area of West Bank ByDAVID BRINN AUGUST 19, 2026 13:07 Updated: AUGUST 19, 2026 16:35

First 1,400 housing units to be marketed in controversial E1 area of West Bank The E1 plan has drawn criticism over concerns that construction could disrupt Palestinian territorial continuity and make statehood more difficult. ByDAVID BRINN AUGUST 19, 2026 13:07 Updated: AUGUST 19, 2026 16:35 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-905998

Middle East chessboard: why the Mecca pact could be good news for Israel Analysis: Mohammed Wattad|Yesterday | 06:35

Middle East chessboard: why the Mecca pact could be good news for Israel Analysis: In the Middle East’s strategic chess game, the Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani triangle is aimed chiefly at Tehran, not Israel; with Saudi financing, Turkish technology and Pakistani military power, the emerging bloc could shift regional deterrence in Jerusalem’s favor Mohammed Wattad|Yesterday | 06:35 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/hkmiodwdge

Lebanon may be the next Abraham Accords breakthrough, and Israel should not waste the opening Opinion: Tzachi Hanegbi|03:47

Lebanon may be the next Abraham Accords breakthrough, and Israel should not waste the opening Opinion: Jared Kushner says the Middle East is again at a turning point; years of diplomacy, Hezbollah’s weakness and a new regional order have created a rare opening for Israel and Lebanon Tzachi Hanegbi|03:47 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/hkcgkcmdfe

IDF orders criminal probes into Hind Rajab and Rafah paramedic killings, clears WCK strike Elisha Ben Kimon, Ron Crissy|08:35

IDF orders criminal probes into Hind Rajab and Rafah paramedic killings, clears WCK strike Military prosecutors ordered criminal probes into the deaths of Hind Rajab and 15 Palestinians in Rafah, while closing files over the World Central Kitchen strike and two incidents involving Doctors Without Borders Elisha Ben Kimon, Ron Crissy|08:35 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1bgqfmpmx#autoplay

Gaza is the world's largest washing machine, and it broke down Opinion: Rami Simani and Dr. Adam Reuter|Yesterday | 22:17

Gaza is the world's largest washing machine, and it broke down Opinion: Past experience shows that the reconstruction funds are essentially 'protection' to keep the population quiet, and most of them will be used for terrorism; The solution is long-term, and we need to start from the ground up Rami Simani and Dr. Adam Reuter|Yesterday | 22:17 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/by00ua00mwzl

'Packed like sardines': Israel’s classrooms are overcrowded again, and parents fear a new crisis Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad|05:43

'Packed like sardines': Israel’s classrooms are overcrowded again, and parents fear a new crisis With up to 39 students in a class, families and teachers warn overcrowding is eroding learning, personal attention and classroom order Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad|05:43 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hyagfazdge

Russian envoy defends Hamas ties, says contacts helped free hostages Itamar Eichner|07:44

Russian envoy defends Hamas ties, says contacts helped free hostages Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov says he has met new Mossad chief Roman Gofman, stresses that Russian-Israeli security cooperation continues and says Moscow values Israel’s refusal to join Western sanctions or send lethal weapons to Ukraine Itamar Eichner Itamar Eichner|07:44 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/skvcrkxpfl

IDF troops say they can see Hamas operating beyond ceasefire line but are barred from acting Gal Ganot|05:56

IDF troops say they can see Hamas operating beyond ceasefire line but are barred from acting Exclusive drone footage shows Hamas terrorists digging and moving a concealed bucket beyond Gaza’s Yellow Line as reservists say tightened ceasefire rules leave them watching suspected preparations without being allowed to strike Gal Ganot Gal Ganot|05:56 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkz5ckxpzl

Bennett, Lapid unveil election blueprint to overhaul Israel’s security and diplomacy Moran Azulay|Updated:08:06

Bennett, Lapid unveil election blueprint to overhaul Israel’s security and diplomacy Bennett vows to strike Iran for Hezbollah fire and rewrite Gaza policy, while Lapid pledges to restore US ties and rebuild relations with Europe and Diaspora Jewry Moran Azulay Moran Azulay|Updated:08:06 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkqoql7vmx

'Please take Gyanesh Kumar to America': Cong scoffs at Trump's praise for Indian election system TNIE online desk Updated on: 18 Aug 2026, 10:16 am

'Please take Gyanesh Kumar to America': Cong scoffs at Trump's praise for Indian election system Making a case for stricter electoral laws in the US, Trump praised the Indian election system and recalled Chief Election Commissioner Kumar questioning lack of voter identification in American polls. https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/please-take-gyanesh-kumar-to-america-cong-scoffs-at-trumps-praise-for-indian-election-system

How a ‘corruption’ story became a political story Pawan Khera Updated on: 16 Aug 2026, 11:27 pm

How a ‘corruption’ story became a political story The court has restored the honour of the man turned into the symbol of India’s 'corruption'. That matters because the 2014 story claimed his government represented a rotting ancient regime that had to be swept away https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/17/how-a-corruption-story-became-a-political-story

Deft diplomacy needed to mend Bangladesh ties after Hasina salvo Updated on: 17 Aug 2026, 4:46 pm

Deft diplomacy needed to mend Bangladesh ties after Hasina salvo Making ties hostage to one issue is not in anybody’s interest. Delhi certainly does not want Dhaka to lean heavily towards Beijing https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/17/deft-diplomacy-needed-to-mend-bangladesh-ties-after-hasina-salvo

Quick Take | Genocide on trial The appalling self-incriminating remark by an Israeli minister must be condemned globally Updated on: 17 Aug 2026, 4:46 pm

https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Aug/17/quick-take-genocide-on-trial

OpenAI introduces 'ChatGPT for Teens' amid legal pressure AFP Updated on: 18 Aug 2026, 8:14 am

OpenAI introduces 'ChatGPT for Teens' amid legal pressure Dubbed "ChatGPT for Teens," the modified parameters automatically deploy for any user who registers as aged 13 to 17 or is detected to be underage by the company through usage patterns or account age. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/18/openai-introduces-chatgpt-for-teens-amid-legal-pressure

Only four in 10 health facilities globally meet basic sanitation standards: WHO, UNICEF report Kavita Bajeli-Datt Updated on: 18 Aug 2026, 9:26 am

Only four in 10 health facilities globally meet basic sanitation standards: WHO, UNICEF report The report found that only around half of facilities worldwide have sex-separated toilets, accessible toilets or facilities for menstrual hygiene. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/18/only-four-in-10-health-facilities-globally-meet-basic-sanitation-standards-who-unicef-report

US, Canada race against deadline to avert Trump’s 50% tariffs on 20 billion USD in goods Associated Press Updated on: 18 Aug 2026, 10:00 am

US, Canada race against deadline to avert Trump’s 50% tariffs on 20 billion USD in goods If no deal is reached, Trump has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/18/us-canada-race-against-deadline-to-avert-trumps-50-tariffs-on-20-billion-usd-in-goods

Pakistan Army criticises Indian documentary on Operation Sindoor PTI Updated on: 18 Aug 2026, 7:32 am

Pakistan Army criticises Indian documentary on Operation Sindoor The Pakistan Army criticised the documentary saing that it presented a one-sided account of Operation Sindoor while overlooking what it described as the ground realities of the fighting. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/18/pakistan-army-criticises-indian-documentary-on-operation-sindoor-2

Iran’s Ghalibaf vows Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US lifts blockade, sanctions AFP Updated on: 18 Aug 2026, 7:09 am

Iran’s Ghalibaf vows Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US lifts blockade, sanctions Ghalibaf during his speech, said Iran was "ready to inflict an even more crushing defeat on the enemy, proportionate to its actions and advances". https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/18/irans-ghalibaf-vows-strait-of-hormuz-will-stay-closed-until-us-lifts-blockade-sanctions

Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as US territory AFP Updated on: 18 Aug 2026, 11:03 am

Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as US territory Iran has effectively shut down the chokepoint, through which a fifth of the world's oil transits, in retaliation for the war Trump started along with Israel in late February. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/18/trump-posts-map-showing-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-territory

Trump votes by mail after calling ballots 'inherently corrupt AFP Updated on: 18 Aug 2026, 11:42 am

Trump votes by mail after calling ballots 'inherently corrupt' President has repeatedly called mail-in voting corrupt while backing the SAVE America Act, which would sharply limit its use in US elections. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/18/trump-votes-by-mail-after-calling-ballots-inherently-corrupt

China's zero-tariff policy boon for Zimbabwe trade By LAWRENCE PAGANGA in Harare, Zimbabwe | China Daily | Updated: 2026-08-18 09:06

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/18/WS6a83b002a3106bc57421bfff.html Zimbabwean exporters to China have received a major boost after Beijing implemented a zero-tariff policy, opening vast opportunities for Zimbabwean products in one of the world's largest markets.

Trump says Iran unwilling to agree to deal he considers necessary Xinhua | Updated: 2026-08-18 07:58

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/18/WS6a83a03fa3106bc57421bfae.html WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Tehran wants to reach an agreement with Washington but is unwilling to accept the kind of deal he considers necessary, as a 60-day negotiating period between the two sides came to an end.

Chinese inventors bring everyday solutions to Silicon Valley festival By LIA ZHU in San Francisco | China Daily | Updated: 2026-08-18 09:26

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/18/WS6a83b4e6a3106bc57421c03e.html A pillow that can wake a sleeper without disturbing anyone else. A walking cane that helps visually impaired users navigate. Earplugs that can adjust air pressure to ease discomfort during flights.

Hamas urges pressure on Israel Group calls on key players to press for ceasefire road map Updated: 2026-08-18 09:00

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/18/WS6a83aebda3106bc57421bff1.html CAIRO/JERUSALEM — Palestinian militant group Hamas on Sunday urged mediators and guarantors to press Israel to approve the road map for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Payment reform aids primary healthcare Measure to ease pressure on tertiary hospitals treating common ailments By LI HONGYANG | China Daily | Updated: 2026-08-18 09:12

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/18/WS6a83b1a1a3106bc57421c01f.html The National Healthcare Security Administration said on Monday that the first batch of conditions suitable for primary care have been selected as part of a medical insurance payment reform aimed at encouraging patients with common and chronic illnesses to seek care at grassroots hospitals.

New growth drivers gain ground amid transition Growth: High-tech output drives industrial upgrade By Zhang Chenxu and Zhou Lanxu | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-08-18 00:00

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/18/WS6a833019a3106bc57421bf6b.html China's shift toward new growth drivers gathered pace in July, with advanced manufacturing, technology-intensive exports and services consumption providing growing support for economic activity, officials and experts said.

China to revise regulations on housing provident fund management Xinhua | Updated: 2026-08-18 20:01

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/18/WS6a844987a3106bc57421c26b.html BEIJING -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree publicizing a decision to revise the Regulations on Management of Housing Provident Fund, which will take effect on Sept 20, 2026.

Pentagon's scrutiny of normal research collaborations reeks of McCarthyism: China Daily editorial chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-08-18 20:14

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/18/WS6a844c9da3106bc57421c279.html Academic and research exchanges have been a vibrant and resilient bond in relations between China and the United States. For decades, universities and research institutions from both countries have collaborated closely in science and technology, yielding breakthroughs that benefited not only the two nations but the entire world.

Committed to Making a Difference in All 50 States Through Local Investigative Partnerships Our work with The Connecticut Mirror uncovered predatory towing practices and won the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting

https://www.propublica.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Impact-Report-01_Web.pdf Today we published ProPublica’s first Impact Report of 2026. (+... ++++) In the first four months of this year, our investigations continued to shape the conversation on some of the nation’s most pressing concerns: immigration, corruption and conflicts of interest, voting and election security, prescription drug safety, climate change, reproductive healthcare, and social services for those most in need. We documented the federal policies and practices being upended, the agencies and protections being dismantled and the wide-ranging implications for communities across the country. Most important, our reporting continued to inspire action and drive impact — often with bipartisan support despite a deeply polarized political climate. To appreciate the depth and breadth of our journalism’s impact, I encourage you to take a look at the full report. A few highlights include: Behind a Pulitzer-Winning Partnership: “On the Hook” with The Connecticut Mirror A Q&A with Elizabeth Hamilton, executive editor of CT Mirror, takes you behind the scenes of our groundbreaking series and collaboration investigating Connecticut’s towing industry that exposed widespread abuses by towing companies, sparked meaningful consumer protections across the state and won the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting. https://www.propublica.org/series/on-the-hook Local Impact See how ProPublica’s local reporting continues to drive change. In addition to Connecticut, laws were passed with bipartisan support in Utah banning polygraph tests for sexual assault victims and in Tennessee reforming the state’s controversial school threats law. Following investigations on the environment and climate change, Washington state sped up its green energy development, Oklahoma lawmakers introduced a series of bills to rein in oil companies’ pollution of groundwater, New Mexico filed a lawsuit against Texas oil companies for leaking oil wells and the U.S. Forest Service ended its practice of issuing clothing to wildland firefighters that contained potentially dangerous PFAS “forever chemicals.” Partner Spotlight: “Unplugged” and “Toxic Pressure” with The Frontier Learn more about our partnership with freelance journalist Nick Bowlin, reporting for The Frontier, who has delved deep into oil and gas issues in Oklahoma, and the state’s oil field wastewater pollution problem. ProPublica’s video team also teamed up with The Frontier to co-produce a documentary, “Toxic Ground: How Oil Field Pollution Is Threatening Oklahoma,” that premiered in Tulsa this spring, with enthusiastic community participation. “We were operating in a region that is often overlooked by major media, where opportunities for community-wide civic discussions around investigative journalism are rare,” filmmaker Katie Campbell said. “The turnout showed people are hungry for this kind of work and for hearing directly from the families and journalists.” This is a time of tremendous uncertainty in the country. But ProPublica remains steadfast in our commitment to independent investigative journalism — grounded in facts and backed by data — that demands accountability and ensures that powerful institutions truly serve the public. We publish these reports three times a year to hold ourselves accountable to our mission by detailing the real-world impact spurred by our stories. https://www.propublica.org/series/unplugged https://www.propublica.org/series/toxic-pressure Thank you for sharing our belief that accountability journalism is vital to the health and resilience of our communities and part of the bedrock of a strong democracy. ProPublica has the independence and the resources to investigate those in power because we’re a nonprofit. Our newsroom persists because readers like you choose to fund it. Your support ensures that the truth gets out, no matter who it challenges. Thank you for standing with us. With gratitude, Robin Sparkman

Viewpoint: Here’s how Bloomberg Philanthropies-funded Lighthouse Reports cynically twisted the data to “prove” Big Food is trying to block safety measures David Zaruk | August 17, 2026

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/08/17/viewpoint-heres-how-bloomberg-philanthropies-funded-lighthouse-reports-cynically-twisted-the-data-to-prove-big-food-is-trying-to-block-safety-measures/ What happens when you want to run a campaign, but you have very limited data and evidence? One strategy more increasingly used is to hire an activist NGO like Lighthouse Reports to fabricate an investigation they can funnel through their tried and tested noise machine. What happens if the budget has been cleared but there is no story? No problem. Lighthouse Reports has experienced spinmeisters capable of communicating insignificant research like it was a groundbreaking exposé. Just pay the Dutch NGO enough and they’ll deliver?

Disinformation tracker maps declining confidence in science and public health Filippa Lentzos | Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists | August 17, 2026

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/08/17/disinformation-tracker-maps-declining-confidence-in-science-and-public-health/ When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, false claims about “US-run biolabs” began circulating almost immediately through Russian state outlets. Within weeks, those same allegations had travelled far beyond diplomatic chambers in Geneva and New York, eventually appearing on one of America’s most-watched cable news programs, where Tucker Carlson repeated them to millions of viewers. …

‘Dangerous’: As measles cases reach a 30-year high, American Academy of Pediatrics blasts Trump/RFK Jr. vaccine order Max Rego | The Hill | August 14, 2026

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/08/14/dangerous-as-measles-cases-reach-a-30-year-high-american-academy-of-pediatrics-blasts-trump-rfk-jr-vaccine-order/ The president of the American Academy of Pediatrics blasted President Trump’s … executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccines.

‘No causal link between COVID vaccines and excess deaths’: Study at the heart of anti-vaccine hysteria retracted IFL Science | August 17, 2026

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/08/17/no-causal-link-between-covid-vaccines-and-excess-deaths-study-at-the-heart-of-anti-vaccine-hysteria-retracted/ A high-profile study claiming COVID-19 vaccines contributed to excess deaths across dozens of countries has been retracted by BMJ Public Health, which cited “misinformation” in how the paper framed its findings, reports Laura Simmons, health and medicine editor of IFL Science. The retraction lands weeks after the study’s lead author testified before a US Senate subcommittee, using the same data to suggest a vaccine-cancer link.

Fact-checking Trump’s claim that childhood vaccines contain the same volume as a can of soda. He’s only off by 1,200 shots Anicka Slachta | NewsGuard | August 17, 2026

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/08/17/fact-checking-trumps-claim-that-childhood-vaccines-contain-the-same-volume-as-a-can-of-soda-hes-only-off-by-1200-shots/ What’s happening: President Donald Trump and other conservatives are falsely claiming that routine childhood vaccines administered in the U.S. contain as much volume as a bottle of soda, leading to health concerns.

Es falso que proyecto HAARP provocara terremoto en Colombia Descubre DW © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Es falso que proyecto HAARP provocara terremoto en Colombia Descubre DW 14/08/202614 de agosto de 2026 Una teoría de conspiración recurrente señala falsamente que el programa HAARP tiene la capacidad de ocasionar terremotos y es responsable del sismo en Colombia. Expertos explican y aclaran por qué esto no es cierto. https://www.dw.com/es/es-falso-que-el-proyecto-haarp-provocara-el-terremoto-en-colombia/a-78374678 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Soldados norcoreanos: ¿de verdad Rusia carece de fuerzas? Danilo Bilek © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Soldados norcoreanos: ¿de verdad Rusia carece de fuerzas? Danilo Bilek Hace 6 horasHace 6 horas Informes de Kiev indican que Moscú busca desplegar hasta 50.000 soldados norcoreanos e incrementar el uso de misiles suministrados por Pyongyang. ¿Es esto realista? ¿Marcará un punto de inflexión en el conflicto? https://www.dw.com/es/soldados-norcoreanos-de-verdad-rusia-carece-de-fuerzas/a-78390538 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Vence el plazo establecido para negociar la paz con Irán Noticias DW +++ © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Vence el plazo establecido para negociar la paz con Irán Noticias DW Hace 3 horasHace 3 horas Teherán dice que el fin del plazo del memorando para negociar con Estados Unidos es "irrelevante" por los incumplimientos estadounidenses. https://www.dw.com/es/vence-el-plazo-establecido-para-negociar-la-paz-con-ir%C3%A1n/a-78395911 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | Irán ofrece recompensa por soldados de EE.UU. capturados Noticias DW Hace 21 horasHace 21 horas El jefe del Ejército iraní anunció un pago de 30.000 dólares a quien mate o atrape a un militar estadounidense. Estados Unidos no tiene tropas en territorio iraní. https://www.dw.com/es/ir%C3%A1n-ofrece-recompensa-por-soldados-estadounidenses-capturados/a-78389349 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | Araqchi: Irán aún no decide reanudar negociación con E.E.UU. Noticias DW 15/08/202615 de agosto de 2026 "No existe un alto el fuego que deba prorrogarse" porque Washington violó ese acuerdo, declaró el canciller iraní. https://www.dw.com/es/araqchi-ir%C3%A1n-a%C3%BAn-no-decide-reanudar-negociaci%C3%B3n-con-eeuu/a-78378047 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Estrecho de Ormuz: paz en vilo entre EE.UU. e Irán +++ © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Estrecho de Ormuz: paz en vilo entre EE.UU. e Irán Irán llega a un acuerdo con Omán sobre el estrecho de Ormuz, mientras EE. UU. insiste en que negociará con Teherán. Emiratos denuncia ataque de Irán a dos petroleros en Ormuz Noticias DW 14/08/202614 de agosto de 2026 Abu Dabi urgió a Teherán "reabrir por completo y sin condiciones el estrecho" para "preservar la seguridad regional y mantener la estabilidad de la economía y del comercio mundiales". https://www.dw.com/es/emiratos-denuncia-ataque-de-ir%C3%A1n-a-dos-petroleros-en-ormuz/a-78360649 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | Irán dice controlar estrecho de Ormuz contradiciendo a Trump Noticias DW 13/08/202613 de agosto de 2026 Un alto funcionario iraní dijo que el estrecho de Ormuz permanece bajo el control de la República Islámica, después de que el presidente Donald Trump afirmara que Estados Unidos controla esta vía marítima. https://www.dw.com/es/ir%C3%A1n-afirma-controlar-el-estrecho-de-ormuz-y-contradice-a-trump/a-78352399 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | Estados del Golfo buscan alternativa al estrecho de Ormuz Amir Soltanzadeh 12/08/202612 de agosto de 2026 Arabia Saudí ha desviado sus exportaciones de petróleo para evitar el estrecho de Ormuz, pero la mayoría de los productores del Golfo aún carecen de una alternativa fiable. https://www.dw.com/es/estados-del-golfo-buscan-alternativa-al-estrecho-de-ormuz/a-78342246 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Archivos Epstein: las víctimas siguen expuestas Julia Bayer | Lewis Sanders © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Archivos Epstein: las víctimas siguen expuestas Julia Bayer | Lewis Sanders 30/07/202630 de julio de 2026 Una investigación de DW revela que datos personales de víctimas de abusos vinculados a Jeffrey Epstein siguen en internet, pese a que las autoridades de EE. UU. prometieron corregir las omisiones. https://www.dw.com/es/archivos-epstein-las-v%C3%ADctimas-siguen-expuestas/a-78179817?maca=spa-newsletter_sp_Titulares-2358-xml-newsletter&at_medium=Newsletter&at_campaign=ES%20-%20Titulares&at_dw_language=es&at_number=20260730&r=27370982992960739&lid=3989939&pm_ln=349181 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

US-allied Gulf States increasingly frustrated with Trump's Iran approach - report ByGOLDIE KATZ, JERUSALEM POST STAFF AUGUST 17, 2026 00:25

US-allied Gulf States increasingly frustrated with Trump's Iran approach - report Due to growing frustration with the Trump administration’s handling of Iran, they may be considering exploring new arrangements, according to the report. ByGOLDIE KATZ, JERUSALEM POST STAFF AUGUST 17, 2026 00:25 https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-905694

Netanyahu meets Kushner, Blair in Jerusalem as US presses Israel to advance Trump's Gaza plan ByAMICHAI STEIN, IDAN KWELLER AUGUST 17, 2026 08:15 Updated: AUGUST 17, 2026 13:47

Netanyahu meets Kushner, Blair in Jerusalem as US presses Israel to advance Trump's Gaza plan US, Board of Peace officials in Jerusalem after meeting Hamas, Egyptian officials in Cairo on Sunday • Talks to focus on acceleration of Trump's Gaza plan, senior official tells 'Post' ByAMICHAI STEIN, IDAN KWELLER AUGUST 17, 2026 08:15 Updated: AUGUST 17, 2026 13:47 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-905733

Trump confirms IRGC backchannel, threatens to 'bomb the s***' out of Oman if it 'gets in the way' ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM AUGUST 17, 2026 14:19 Updated: AUGUST 17, 2026 15:23

Trump confirms IRGC backchannel, threatens to 'bomb the s***' out of Oman if it 'gets in the way' Regarding US munitions used against Iran, Trump said that what has been used so far against Iran "is peanuts." ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM AUGUST 17, 2026 14:19 Updated: AUGUST 17, 2026 15:23 https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-905771

Conditions aboard USS Lincoln 'exacerbated by decision to start Iran war,' senators tell Hegseth ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM AUGUST 17, 2026 08:52 Updated: AUGUST 17, 2026 09:51

Conditions aboard USS Lincoln 'exacerbated by decision to start Iran war,' senators tell Hegseth Criticizing Hegseth and US President Donald Trump for dismissing the reports, the senators argued that the situation on Lincoln was "preventable" and similar to issues USS Gerald R. Ford faced. ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM AUGUST 17, 2026 08:52 Updated: AUGUST 17, 2026 09:51 https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-905732

When Elon Musk said 'Wow': How Israeli company Decart became a key player in the AI arms race Tal Shahaf|07:26

When Elon Musk said 'Wow': How Israeli company Decart became a key player in the AI arms race Why is AI giant Anthropic willing to pay $7 billion for an Israeli company that was founded only three years ago? It's not just the technology, but also the human capital of the company, led by brothers Dean and Orian Leitersdorf, scions of the famous financial aristocracy Tal Shahaf Tal Shahaf|07:26 https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/rjygssgdzg

Why fewer Israelis are coming home: Return migration to Israel plunges 53% Itamar Eichner|Updated:01:54

Why fewer Israelis are coming home: Return migration to Israel plunges 53% A Knesset report says the number of returning residents fell from about 8,000 in 2020 to 3,800 in 2024, citing health insurance delays, fewer benefits than new immigrants, employment problems and difficulties integrating children into Israeli schools Itamar Eichner Itamar Eichner|Updated:01:54 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bkxnemlvmx

Naim Qassem is no Nasrallah, and Lebanon knows it Commentary: Smadar Perry|05:01

Naim Qassem is no Nasrallah, and Lebanon knows it Commentary: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem’s supposedly dramatic speeches no longer draw attention, reinforcing the impression he is little more than a tool of senior IRGC officials Smadar Perry|05:01 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/sjpobelpgl

Trump turns his back on South Korea, scales down military exercise and praises Kim ynet, News Agencies|06:01

Trump turns his back on South Korea, scales down military exercise and praises Kim US president stuns Seoul when, hours before the start of the annual joint Freedom Shield exercise, which North Korea sees as a threat, he announced that Washington would dramatically reduce its participation; 'Kim Jong Un and I get along very well!' ynet, News Agencies|06:01 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkh48rlvmg

Israel sees signs Iran’s hard-line leadership is preparing for an offensive move Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies|Updated:08:40

Israel sees signs Iran’s hard-line leadership is preparing for an offensive move Israeli official says Tehran could escalate against energy infrastructure, shipping routes and US allies if it concludes the blockade threatens regime stability, while both sides prepare for a possible new round Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies|Updated:08:40 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjp6rllwml

At “Quasi-Public” Private Schools, 100% of Students Get Tuition Vouchers. There’s Almost No Accountability. ++++

At “Quasi-Public” Private Schools, 100% of Students Get Tuition Vouchers. There’s Almost No Accountability. Private schools — even those that are heavily dependent on taxpayer funding — often operate without the scrutiny public schools are subject to. Following the money at one Milwaukee private school reveals an opaque world with little oversight. by Megan O’Matz https://www.propublica.org/article/private-schools-vouchers-wisconsin-atlas-preparatory?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=toc Barns, Go-Karts and Strip Malls: The Wild West of Private Schools That Collect Taxpayer Dollars by Jennifer Smith Richards, Megan O’Matz, Mollie Simon and Jennifer Berry Hawes Co-published with Arkansas Times, Mountain State Spotlight, and The Assembly https://www.propublica.org/article/private-schools-vouchers-growth-florida-arizona-west-virginia?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=toc This Private School Had Students Scrub Floors and Attack a Fellow Classmate. The State Still Funds It. by Jennifer Smith Richards and Jodi S. Cohen Co-published with Arkansas Times https://www.propublica.org/article/arkansas-private-schools-vouchers-delta-institute-developing-brain-autism-harm?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary How to Research Private Schools Like an Investigative Reporter It can be really hard to get transparent, comprehensive information about private schools. Our investigative reporters share some suggestions for parents and guardians who want to collect it themselves. by Mollie Simon https://www.propublica.org/article/how-to-research-private-schools?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary

When aging meets digital & AI: Closing the silver digital divide for an aging world Bin ZhaiHe WangShu Yu August 06, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/digital-development/when-aging-meets-digital---ai--closing-the-silver-digital-divide We are living through two megatrends humanity has never seen before. The first is aging. Populations over 65 are growing not just in developed countries, but across many middle-income economies. As societies age, the strains pile up: fewer workers, weaker demand, overstretched health systems, and rising risks to long-term fiscal sustainability.

The world is urbanizing fast — the window to get it right is narrowing Abhas JhaDivyanshi Wadhwa August 06, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/the-world-is-urbanizing-fast---the-window-to-get-it-right-is-nar The most important urban decisions of this century are being made right now, mostly in cities you've never heard of. Today, 4.7 billion people, about 58 percent of the world's population, live in urban areas. By 2050, that share will cross 70 percent. The bulk of that growth won't happen in megacities. The next chapter of urbanization will be defined by the rapid spread of smaller cities across the globe, many of them in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, where planning capacity is weakest and fiscal resources are thinnest. That combination should concentrate minds.

Commodity prices broadly unchanged in July — Pink Sheet John BaffesMaria Hazel Macadangdang August 06, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/commodity-prices-broadly-unchanged-in-july---pink-sheet The energy price index eased 1.1% in July, driven by declines in coal (-4.8%) and crude oil (-2.2%), partly offset by a 19.1% surge in Europe natural gas, according to the World Bank's Pink Sheet. The non-energy index was broadly unchanged.

What does it take to sustain job creation? Lessons from five countries Jiwon LeeRafaela Martinho HenriquesKersten Stamm August 11, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/what-does-it-take-to-sustain-job-creation--lessons-from-five-cou Emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) face a jobs challenge of historic proportions. Between 2025 and 2035, around 1.2 billion young people in these economies are expected to reach working age, the largest youth cohort the world will likely ever see, according to a new World Bank Group study. In Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East and North Africa, the coming wave of young people will be the largest these regions have seen to date. Creating sufficient job opportunities for these young women and men is therefore an urgent development policy priority.

How data and evidence can make anticorruption reforms more inclusive Francesca RecanatiniMonica Kirya August 12, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/governance/data-and-evidence-make-anticorruption-reforms-more-inclusive In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), one in five people report experiencing or knowing of sextortion — the exchange of sex, rather than money, for a public service — in their dealings with the state. In Kenya, women seeking public services are more than four times as likely as men to be asked directly for sexual favors. Numbers like these are why anticorruption data cannot afford to be gender-blind. Corruption does not affect everyone equally.

Violent punishment at home: How to help parents stop it? Alaka Holla August 12, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/investinpeople/violent-punishment-at-home-how-to-help-parents-stop-it Most parents who hit their children don't believe it works. That is a striking finding to emerge from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS), a global data collection effort covering dozens of low- and middle-income countries. When caregivers are asked whether violent punishment - shaking, spanking, hitting with a hard object, or beating with an implement - is necessary to raise a child properly, most disagree. Yet across low- and middle-income countries, the same parents report that 60 percent of children aged 1-14 experience violent punishment at home. The gap between what parents believe and what they do is not a moral failure. It is a policy problem - and one we know how to solve.

World Bank Group Invests in Africa's Digital Commerce Infrastructure to Support Jobs and Small Businesses August 12, 2026

https://www.ifc.org/en/pressroom/2026/world-bank-group-invests-in-africa-s-digital-commerce-infrastructure-to-support-jobs-and-small-businesses?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM287537

You Ask, We Answer Unlocking Job Creation in Fragile Settings Q&A with Anastasia Gekis and Randolphe Gohore September 2, 2026 10:00-10:20 a.m. EDT (local time)

You Ask, We Answer Unlocking Job Creation in Fragile Settings Q&A with Anastasia Gekis and Randolphe Gohore September 2, 2026 10:00-10:20 a.m. EDT (local time) https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2026/ask-experts-unlocking-job-creation-by-enabling-private-investment-in-fcv-economies?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM287537 Private investment is essential to creating jobs, rebuilding infrastructure, and supporting businesses in countries affected by fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV). But what does it take to attract investment in some of the world's most challenging markets? In this edition of You Ask, We Answer, MIGA and IFC experts respond to questions submitted by audiences around the world about the challenges and opportunities of investing in fragile and conflict-affected economies. Drawing on real projects and practical experience, our experts will explain how financing, guarantees, and partnerships can address the risks that often hold investors back. They will also discuss how governments, development institutions, and businesses work together to create opportunities for local businesses and communities. Join us for a conversation shaped by your questions and learn how the World Bank Group mobilizes private investment that supports jobs, growth, and economic recovery in countries affected by fragility, conflict, and violence.

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Honoring Indigenous Midwives: Recognizing Indigenous Women’s Role in Delivering Family and Community Healthcare Across the World

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2026/08/10/honoring-indigenous-midwives-in-family-and-community-care?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM287537 Across the world, Indigenous midwives, community facilitators, and caregivers have long played a vital role in safeguarding the health and well-being of mothers, newborns, and communities. They accompany women through pregnancy and childbirth, support families during the earliest stages of life, facilitate care for high-risk situations, and preserve knowledge passed down through generations. As trusted caregivers and community leaders, they connect families to health services while anchoring those services in the cultural knowledge and relationships that communities trust.

In Kosovo, Childcare Vouchers Help Kids Learn and Mothers Work

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2026/07/30/in-kosovo-childcare-vouchers-help-kids-learn-and-mothers-work?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM287537 Story Highlights Lack of affordable childcare options is a major barrier for mothers seeking jobs in Kosovo. A voucher program supported by the World Bank Group covered childcare costs for hundreds of children. The program is creating opportunities for mothers to seek employment and boost their skills.

From Pitch to Payroll: WeVenture Helps Women-Led Startups Create Jobs

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2026/08/06/from-pitch-to-payroll-weventure-helps-women-led-startups-create-jobs?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM287537 Story Highlights Across Europe and Central Asia, women entrepreneurs face critical barriers to access business networks and growth capital — costing the region jobs and economic potential. Through WeVenture, the World Bank Group supported 153 female entrepreneurs in Armenia, Georgia, and Kazakhstan with investment-readiness training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to strengthen business management skills, expand market access, and connect with the capital and networks needed to scale their businesses. After completing the 12-week upskilling program, participating women founders reported greater confidence, improved investor engagement skills, and stronger peer and mentor networks that opened new opportunities for learning, collaboration, and growth.

CREATIVITY CREATES JOBS How creative industries are turning talent into jobs, businesses, and investable markets. by Maria Galang and Catherine Ndung'u

CREATIVITY CREATES JOBS How creative industries are turning talent into jobs, businesses, and investable markets. by Maria Galang and Catherine Ndung'u A tailored jacket, a sports arena, and a blockbuster film may appear to have little in common. Yet each depends on extensive networks of workers, suppliers, entrepreneurs, and businesses that extend far beyond the finished product. https://www.ifc.org/en/stories/2026/creativity-creates-jobs?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM287537

Commodity wealth demands a fiscal balancing act M. Ayhan KoseGarima Vasishtha August 12, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/commodity-wealth-demands-a-fiscal-balancing-act?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM287537 Commodity booms are easy to celebrate but hard to manage. For resource-rich economies, commodity windfalls—if managed well—can finance investment, strengthen public finances and lift growth (Figure 1A). Poorly managed, they can trigger a spending spree that leads to higher debt, rising inflation and an eventual bust. Whether a boom delivers lasting gains or sets the stage for the next bust depends critically on how fiscal policy is managed.

The Future Starts with Youth The World Bank Group

The Future Starts with Youth The World Bank Group is helping young people in East Asia and Pacific access better jobs, develop strong skills, and build brighter futures Over the next decade, 320 million young people in East Asia and Pacific will reach working age, but only 110 million new jobs are projected to be created. Closing that gap means investing in skills, expanding opportunity, and ensuring young people have a voice in building the economies of tomorrow. Across the region, the World Bank Group is partnering with governments, civil society and international organizations, local communities, and the private sector to help young people turn their potential into lasting impact. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/immersive-story/2026/08/12/the-future-starts-with-youth?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM287537

Mariúpol: ¿quién se muda a los nuevos edificios? Kira Sokolova © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Mariúpol: ¿quién se muda a los nuevos edificios? Kira Sokolova 14/08/202614 de agosto de 2026 Donde antes había viviendas en el Mariúpol ocupado, Rusia levanta ahora nuevos complejos residenciales. ¿Quién compra esos inmuebles y qué ha sido de los ucranianos que lo perdieron todo? Una investigación de DW. https://www.dw.com/es/mari%C3%BApol-qui%C3%A9n-se-muda-a-los-nuevos-edificios/a-78375971?maca=spa-newsletter_sp_Titulares-2358-xml-newsletter&at_medium=Newsletter&at_campaign=ES%20-%20Titulares&at_dw_language=es&at_number=20260814&r=27470002612960734&lid=4006134&pm_ln=351046 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Ola de calor alemana: política inmóvil, ciudadanía impotente Oliver Pieper © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Ola de calor alemana: política inmóvil, ciudadanía impotente Oliver Pieper Hace 22 horasHace 22 horas Pese a las temperaturas récord, las muertes por calor y la sequía, el clima no es una prioridad política en Alemania. ¿Por qué no sale más gente a la calle? https://www.dw.com/es/ola-de-calor-en-alemania-pol%C3%ADtica-inm%C3%B3vil-ciudadan%C3%ADa-impotente/a-78377141?maca=spa-newsletter_sp_Titulares-2358-xml-newsletter&at_medium=Newsletter&at_campaign=ES%20-%20Titulares&at_dw_language=es&at_number=20260814&r=27470002612960734&lid=4006134&pm_ln=351049 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Las "sustancias eternas" PFAS y el cambio climático Stuart Braun © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Las "sustancias eternas" PFAS y el cambio climático Stuart Braun 13/08/202613 de agosto de 2026 A medida que los países del mundo avanzan hacia la prohibición de las sustancias químicas eternas, ¿hasta dónde deben llegar las tecnologías de energía renovable para salvar el clima? https://www.dw.com/es/las-sustancias-eternas-pfas-y-su-efecto-en-el-cambio-clim%C3%A1tico/a-78359507?maca=spa-newsletter_sp_Titulares-2358-xml-newsletter&at_medium=Newsletter&at_campaign=ES%20-%20Titulares&at_dw_language=es&at_number=20260814&r=27470002612960734&lid=4006134&pm_ln=351044 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

El mundo está lejos de alcanzar sus objetivos alimentarios Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

ROMA – La mayoría de los países no alcanzarán los objetivos de transformación de los sistemas alimentarios acordados internacionalmente para 2030, reveló un estudio sobre los indicadores clave divulgado este lunes 10 por la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO). https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/el-mundo-esta-lejos-de-alcanzar-sus-objetivos-alimentarios/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Acoso_sexual_en_el_trabajo_una_violencia_sin_casi_sancin_en_Per_Familias_polticas_concentran_poder_y Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

El cambio climático provoca la desaparición del hielo sagrado en Cachemira Umar Manzoor Shah Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

SRINAGAR, India – Cada verano boreal, antes del amanecer sobre el Himalaya, Bashir Ahmad guía a sus caballos por el estrecho sendero de montaña que serpentea hacia el santuario de la cueva de Amarnath. Durante décadas, la peregrinación hindú anual ha sido la época más importante del año para su familia. El dinero que ganan durante dos meses les permite pagar la comida, la matrícula escolar, los suministros de invierno y el cuidado de sus animales durante los largos meses de nieve. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/el-cambio-climatico-provoca-la-desaparicion-del-hielo-sagrado-en-cachemira/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Acoso_sexual_en_el_trabajo_una_violencia_sin_casi_sancin_en_Per_Familias_polticas_concentran_poder_y Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

En el Afganistán de los talibanes, una mujer se niega a llevar una vida de dependencia Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

En el Afganistán de los talibanes, una mujer se niega a llevar una vida de dependencia La autora es una periodista afgana, formada con apoyo finlandés antes de la toma del poder por los talibanes. IPS mantiene su identidad anónima por razones de seguridad. KABUL – El regreso al poder de los talibanes, hace ya cinco años, le arrebató a Mehrmaa a su marido, su trabajo y la oportunidad de vivir libremente. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/en-el-afganistan-de-los-talibanes-una-mujer-se-niega-a-llevar-una-vida-de-dependencia/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Acoso_sexual_en_el_trabajo_una_violencia_sin_casi_sancin_en_Per_Familias_polticas_concentran_poder_y Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Familias políticas concentran poder y riqueza en Brasil… y no solo en Brasil Mario Osava Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

RÍO DE JANEIRO – Keiko Fujimori, presidenta de Perú desde el 28 de julio, y Rodrigo Paz, que gobierna Bolivia desde el 8 de noviembre de 2025, son los ejemplos más recientes del “familismo” como atajo al poder en América Latina y que en Brasil se extiende a todas las instituciones claves. Fujimori es hija y heredera política del dictador Alberto Fujimori, que gobernó Perú de 1990 a 2000, y Paz es hijo del expresidente Jaime Paz Zamora (1989-1993) y sobrino-nieto de Víctor Paz Estenssoro, que presidió Bolivia por cuatro períodos. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/familias-politicas-concentran-poder-y-riqueza-en-brasil-y-no-solo-en-brasil/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Acoso_sexual_en_el_trabajo_una_violencia_sin_casi_sancin_en_Per_Familias_polticas_concentran_poder_y Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Arabia Saudí, Turquía y Pakistán sellan pacto de defensa e Irán busca nuevo tránsito en Ormuz Maximilian Malawista Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

NACIONES UNIDAS – En La Meca, el Reino de Arabia Saudí, la República de Turquía y la República Islámica de Pakistán acordaron el marco para un acuerdo de defensa conjunta según el cual un ataque contra cualquiera de los tres Estados se considerará un ataque contra todos ellos. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/arabia-saudi-turquia-y-pakistan-sellan-pacto-de-defensa-e-iran-busca-nuevo-transito-en-ormuz/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Las mujeres sirias alzan su voz ante la violencia obstétrica Sonia al Ali Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

ALEPO, Siria – El maltrato que sufrió Nour al Badawi, de 30 años, en un hospital público de la ciudad noroccidental siria de Alepo mientras daba a luz le obligó a someterse a dos importantes operaciones postparto y le provocó depresión y ansiedad. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/las-mujeres-sirias-alzan-su-voz-ante-la-violencia-obstetrica/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Acoso sexual en el trabajo, una violencia sin casi sanción en Perú Mariela Jara Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

LIMA – El hostigamiento sexual en el trabajo en Perú es una forma extendida de violencia de género que se denuncia poco por el temor de las víctimas a perder sus empleos, en un país donde la pobreza supera 25 % y la informalidad afecta a siete de cada 10 trabajadores. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/acoso-sexual-en-el-trabajo-una-violencia-sin-casi-sancion-en-peru/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

El desempleo juvenil aumenta en el mundo Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

GINEBRA – El desempleo juvenil está aumentando a nivel mundial, mientras que el acceso a un trabajo decente se vuelve cada vez más difícil para millones de jóvenes, según un nuevo informe de la Organización Internacional del Trabajo (OIT). https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/el-desempleo-juvenil-aumenta-en-el-mundo/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Las rutas migratorias se vuelven más mortales en 2026 Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

GINEBRA – Las muertes y desapariciones de migrantes se han disparado en el Mediterráneo en 2026, incluso cuando el número de llegadas irregulares a Europa se ha reducido drásticamente, según un informe de la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM) divulgado este miércoles 12. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/las-rutas-migratorias-se-vuelven-mas-mortales-en-2026/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

La ONU da la voz de alarma sobre crisis humanitaria en Afganistán y sin financiamiento Shuli Wong Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

NACIONES UNIDAS – «Sobre todo, la gente me dice que está agotada. Están agotadas por la pobreza, por el hambre, por las repetidas crisis climáticas, por la deuda creciente y por la lucha diaria para mantener a sus familias», aseguró Olga Cherevko, portavoz en Afganistán de la Oficina de Coordinación de Asuntos Humanitarios de las Naciones Unidas (Ocha). https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/la-onu-da-la-voz-de-alarma-sobre-crisis-humanitaria-en-afganistan-y-sin-financiamiento/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Familias palestinas atrapadas por colonos israelíes en Cisjordania Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

GINEBRA – Familias palestinas permanecen atrapadas en sus hogares en Qusra, una población de la Cisjordania ocupada por Israel, por colonos israelíes que buscan apoderarse de sus tierras, denunció la oficina del Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos (Acnudh). https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/familias-palestinas-atrapadas-por-colonos-israelies-en-cisjordania/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

ONG demandan al gobierno de Trump por sus sanciones a la CPI Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

WASHINGTON – Cuatro organizaciones de derechos humanos impugnaron ante un tribunal federal de Estados Unidos las sanciones impuestas por el gobierno del presidente Donald Trump a fiscales y jueces de la Corte Penal Internacional (CPI). https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/ong-demandan-al-gobierno-de-trump-por-sus-sanciones-a-la-cpi/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

La política indígena avanza en Brasil, pero los problemas continúan Kevin Damasio Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

RÍO DE JANEIRO – Cuando Sônia Guajajara fue nombrada ministra del primer Ministerio de Pueblos Indígenas de Brasil en 2023, se esperaba que esto pusiera la agenda indígena en el centro del poder. En una entrevista, lo describió como un “acto histórico de reparación” y una demostración del papel de los pueblos indígenas en el fortalecimiento de la democracia brasileña. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/la-politica-indigena-avanza-en-brasil-pero-los-problemas-continuan/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

La represión contra los periodistas en Pakistán es objeto de duras críticas Thalif Deen Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

NACIONES UNIDAS – Pakistán, uno de los pocos países del sur de Asia que oscila entre gobierno democrático y régimen autoritario, está tomando medidas drásticas contra los periodistas, incluidos los corresponsales extranjeros que cubren la situación política en la quinta nación más poblada del mundo. https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/la-represion-contra-los-periodistas-en-pakistan-es-objeto-de-duras-criticas/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Cortado el derecho a la educación de las niñas en Afganistán Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

NACIONES UNIDAS – El derecho a la educación secundaria fue negado a más de 2,6 millones de niñas en Afganistán desde que, hace cinco años, la milicia talibán se hizo con el poder en ese país, lamentó en una declaración este viernes 14 el Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia (Unicef). https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/cortado-el-derecho-a-la-educacion-de-las-ninas-en-afganistan/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Cada seis horas se ataca un centro de salud en el mundo Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

GINEBRA – En todo el mundo el sector sanitario ha sufrido más de 10 000 ataques en los últimos ocho años, prácticamente uno cada seis horas y en medio de conflictos armados o de campañas de salud contra epidemias, indicó este viernes 14 un reporte de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS). https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/cada-seis-horas-se-ataca-un-centro-de-salud-en-el-mundo/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

Nueva Ley de la Vivienda intenta reducir el grave déficit habitacional de Cuba Dariel Pradas Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.

https://ipsnoticias.net/2026/08/nueva-ley-de-la-vivienda-intenta-reducir-el-grave-deficit-habitacional-de-cuba/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Acoso_sexual_en_el_trabajo_una_violencia_sin_casi_sancin_en_Per_Familias_polticas_concentran_poder_y LA HABANA – La legislativa Asamblea Nacional de Cuba aprobó una nueva Ley de la Vivienda para paliar el déficit habitacional de más de 800 000 inmuebles y estimular el mercado inmobiliario, en un país colapsado y que no puede garantizar el derecho a una vivienda “adecuada” reconocido por su Constitución. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. Todos los derechos reservados.