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Aug 22 2026 
US, Canada fail to reach trade deal
Global Times
The United States and Canada failed to reach a trade deal on Friday, and the White House said that it would impose 50 percent tariffs on certain imports from Canada.
Meanwhile, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canada would retaliate on the new tariffs.
Carney said Canada has suspended trade negotiations with the United States… Continue reading
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Aug 22 2026 
Commentary on the Economic War on Iran declared by Bessent and Trump
This is some of the first commentary on the declared economic war on Iran.
(Economic D Day may just turn out to be Economic Defeat Day – for the empire, that is!).
Daniel Davis Deep Dive
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I think many in the West are misreading these alarms from Iranian leaders.We seem to be encouraged by them, concluding they’re considering… Continue reading
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Aug 22 2026 
Russia Begins Cutting Ukraine Off from European Supplies
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Over the past two days, Russian drones and missiles have struck two border crossings that connect Ukraine with Europe. Yesterday, the “Reni – Giurgiu” border crossing on the Moldovan-Ukrainian border was hit, and today, the “Tabaki – Mirne” checkpoint, located further north, was targeted. It appears that Ukraine is being cut… Continue reading -
Aug 21 2026 
US Meddling In Brazilian Elections, Preparing For Possible Military Intervention
Mintpress news
The United States is interfering in the Brazilian presidential elections, pressuring the Brazilian electorate into voting for right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of disgraced former president, Jair Bolsonaro. If that does not work and President Lula da Silva secures a fourth term in office, the groundwork is already being laid for a potential… Continue reading
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Aug 21 2026 
Alastair Crooke: Mark the day of yesterday
With Daniel Davis
Alastair says that yesterday was an important day, as it was the day that the US lost control over its treasury.
We have been talking about the economic crash for months now. The chickens have now come home to roost.
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Aug 21 2026 
China brings Bilibili to the global market
The Chinese video platform Bilibili is launching its international expansion. The service’s international Android version was effectively relaunched on August 17 to 18, and the app received support for multiple languages and became more accessible to users outside China. Among other things, a full Russian localization (https://m.ithome.com/html/991650.htm) also appeared.
Bilibili is one of China’s largest video… Continue reading
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Aug 21 2026 
Prof Michael Hudson : Trump’s economic warfare on Iran will destroy the US Economy
With Mario Nawfal
Mario Nawfal is the host of the largest show on X, with regular guests including Elon Musk, Hunter Biden, Prime Minister Imran Khan, President Bolsonaro, President Milei, President Lukashenko, FM Lavrov, Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Trump Allies including Vivek Ramaswamy and Roger Stone, various US senators, business leaders such as Marc Andreessen,… Continue reading
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Aug 21 2026 
Can Pakistan turn its coastline into a $10 billion goldmine?
From Sputnik
Pakistan is making a major bet on its “blue economy” — transforming ocean resources into a unified engine combining ports, shipbuilding, processing, and logistics, while protecting the marine environment. At the heart of this push is fisheries, with a target of $10 billion in revenue.
👉 Today, Pakistan’s seafood exports stand at just $568 million… Continue reading
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Aug 21 2026 
Pyongyang dismisses Trump’s ‘goodwill gesture,’ says military drills with Seoul ‘still provocative’
Trump is seeking a meeting with Kim Jong Un as the US and South Korea carry out annual military drills rehearsing an invasion of North Korea
The Cradle
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) dismissed US President Donald Trump’s move to significantly reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, while casting doubt on the president’s claim… Continue reading
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Aug 20 2026 
Looking for a Global South Marx and a Global South Jung
Now for something completely different.
We had a short discussion on Sovereignista and I said that I am not aware of true Global South writers, analyists and academicians that are ‘paracido’, equal and similar to Jung and Marx and Global South focused. There are major differences between the peoples. Not as massive as with the Chinese… Continue reading
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Aug 20 2026
Michael Hudson: The West’s Financial System on the Brink of Collapse
With Glen Diesen
Prof. Michael Hudson, a world-renowned classical economist, discusses the history of finance and why the West’s financial system is on the brink of collapse.
Slightly more academic than usual – from ancient to today. What is the role of a ruler? This is awesome!
As you listen to Michael, give a thought… Continue reading
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Aug 20 2026 
Seun Foo : Bessent Pulls the TRIGGER as China-Japan DUMP $68B US Bonds – Unthinkable Buybacks Begin
In a shocking move, the US Treasury has officially doubled their bond buyback program to save the debt market. However, this is collapsing the dollar and sending gold prices soaring. In addition to that mess, China and Japan are dumping even more treasuries than before. Here’s what you must know.
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Aug 19 2026 
The Sirius Report : U.S. Desperate Measures In The U.S. Bond Markets To Prevent Collapse
Paul and Ken assess recent US Treasury Market developments and provide 20 fundamental reasons why there are now desperate measures to prevent market collapse and the implementation of QE to infinity.
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Aug 19 2026 
Laith Marouf: Heavy Hezbollah-Israel Clashes in Southern Lebanon
With Nima Alkorshid – Dialogue Works
The destruction across the area the last 24 hour is unbelievable. It is a similar situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Nima speaks about the attacks into Syria and Laith provides an update.
BREAKING: Apartheid Israel doesn't just fake content to cover its crimes; it… Continue reading
