Some schools have set up evacuation centers on their campuses, while others have begun renting space in different schools. School has started in Kumamoto, with support teams on hand to help reopen schools.

'My whole world stopped': How a routine ICE check-in upended a Syrian-American family

'My whole world stopped': How a routine ICE check-in upended a Syrian-American family Submitted by Mounira Elsamra on Tue, 08/25/2026 - 14:15 Community rallies behind Syrian business owner facing…

• Syrian-American father Iemad Saifo detained for routine ICE check-in
• Daughter Zena arrives at ICE office, denied goodbye request
• Iemad released on bond after two weeks, community rallies for support

2026-08-28 ·middleeasteye.net

James Talarico Faces Unexpected Obstacle from Within His Own Party

Dallas representative Jasmine Crockett told CNN she has no plans to join Talarico on the campaign trail.

• Texas Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico faces internal party obstacle.
• Former primary opponent Jasmine Crockett refuses to campaign with him.
• Crockett's endorsement crucial; Black voters expected to support Democrat.

2026-08-28 ·newsweek.com

Timeline: Life of Ratko Mladic, general turned ‘Butcher of Bosnia’

Mladic died in prison in The Hague after failed requests by Serbian authorities to secure early release to home country.

2026-08-28 ·aljazeera.com

'No end in sight': Democrats slam Trump after six months of Iran war

'No end in sight': Democrats slam Trump after six months of Iran war US Democrats on Friday slammed the Trump administration for dragging out the war on Iran to its six month anniversary, warning…

2026-08-28 ·middleeasteye.net