(2022-08-25). Gilroy City Council Supports Local Tribe by Voting to Oppose Mine on Sacred Lands at Juristac. indybay.org Gilroy, CA, August 16, 2022 — On Monday evening, the Gilroy City Council unanimously voted to take a position opposing the Sargent Quarry Project, a planned 403-acre sand and gravel mining operation that would be located just outside of the City's jurisdiction. The council moved to produce a resolution urging Santa Clara County officials to deny approval of permits for the mine, which threatens open space lands that are held sacred by a local Indigenous tribe and have also been deemed critical for wildlife migration.
(2022-08-25). Tibet aids COVID-hit population. ecns.cn A total of 7,270 people in difficulties including 2,452 stranded travelers and migrant workers have been provided with basic living materials valuing 1.818 million yuan (about $265 thousand) since the latest outbreak of COVID-19 in Tibet Autonomous Region, said an official at a press conference on Wednesday.
(2022-08-25). China eases visa rules for international students. ecns.cn China has eased border entry restrictions for international students and business travelers starting on Wednesday as part of broader steps to facilitate greater cross-border travel and exchanges more than two years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2022-08-24). Ukraine border: U.S. nuclear-capable bombers in multinational NATO exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandAugust 23, 2022 NATO executes complex multi-national exercise over Slovakia Allied fighters, bombers and support aircraft conducted a large-scale, complex, multinational exercise over NATO's Eastern flank, August 22. Allied aircraft from Slovakia, France, Tàºrkiye, the US and the UK have taken part in a multinational exercise to train the interoperability of Alliance members …
(2022-08-24). Ukrainian Forces Suffered Heavy Losses In Southern Front Lines (Photos 18+). southfront.org 
On August 23rd, the Russian Ministry of Defence reported about Russian advance in the southern regions of Ukraine. As a result of the successful offensive operations, the Russian military reached the border of the Mykolaiv region. | The Russian military took control over an area of 12 sq. km. of the Mykolaiv region. During the offensive, units of the 28th Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were destroyed. | Previously, it was reported that…
(2022-08-24). China to implement negative list for cross-border trade in services. ecns.cn China will implement a negative list for cross-border trade in services, expand opening-up in the services sector and bolster digital trade to shore up economic growth, said government officials on Tuesday.
(2022-08-24). Interceptan a más de 100 migrantes haitianos frente a Bahamas. telesurtv.net El grupo integrado por 92 hombres, 14 mujeres y cinco niños fue arrestado a las tres millas náuticas de Cayo Guinchos.
(2022-08-23). Americans travel to Mexico for abortion help. america.cgtn.com After the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe vs Wade in June, many women are looking outside the state for help including south of the border in Mexico.