(2026-08-13). Iran's Hormuz authority denies Trump claims of control over strait: What to know. al-monitor.com Trump administration officials have said oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are rising, but maritime traffic remains diminished.
(2026-08-13). Oil eases as weaker demand outlook counters Mideast supply concerns. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices eased on Thursday after gains in previous sessions, as attention turned to expectations of weaker global oil demand this year, while there was no progress on opening the vital Strait of Hormuz. | Brent futures slipped 42 cents, or 0.47%, to $88.56 a barrel, trimming gains made over the previous six sessions. | West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 55 cents, or 0.66%, to $82.72, after advancing over the past five sessions. | A senior Iranian source said on Wednesday there had been no progress in talks to revive an interim ‚Å deal agreed i…
(2026-08-13). How China Won the Iran War. portside.org How China Won the Iran War |
(2026-08-13). Three Flags, One Shield: Inside The Makkah Pact. ummid.com Born from doubts about US protection after Iranian strikes went unanswered, and Yemen's collapsing truce, the Makkah Pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye reshapes regional alignments – unsettling Iran, unnerving Israel, and drawing wary attention from India amid a related disinformation flare-up.
(2026-08-13). Israel's 'Systematic Destruction': Is Southern Lebanon Becoming the Next Gaza? thinktank.pk The latest Middle East escalation is no longer confined to Gaza or the confrontation between the United States and Iran. Southern Lebanon is emerging as another major front where military operations are producing consequences that could reshape the region for years. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned what he described as Israel's "systematic destruction" in …
(2026-08-13). Democracy Now! 2026-08-13 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 13, 2026; Trump's Secret Plane Switch: An Israeli Tip, CIA Doubts & Reporters Put at Risk; "Anatomy of an AI Kill Chain": Militaries Rely on Mistake-Prone AI in Ukraine, Gaza & Iran; "Deep Unlearning": Timnit Gebru on AI Hype, Ethics & Algorithmic Racial Bias | Headlines for August 13, 2026; Trump's Secret Plane Switch: An Israeli Tip, CIA Doubts & Reporters Put at Risk; "Anatomy of an AI Kill Chain": Militaries Rely on Mistake-Prone AI in Ukraine, Gaza & Iran; "Deep Unlearning": Timnit Gebru on AI Hype, Ethics & Algorithmic Racial Bia…
(2026-08-13). CIA had 'low confidence' in Iranian threat before Trump switched planes in Türkiye: Washington Post. tribune.com.pk 
US intelligence officials had doubts about the credibility of an alleged Iranian assassination threat against President Donald Trump that was relayed by Israel and contributed to an extraordinary security operation during his departure from Türkiye last month, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday. | Citing current and former US officials familiar with the intelligence, the report said CIA analysts did not consider the Israeli-provided information compelling and communicated their scepticism to Trump administration officials. | One US official described the reporting as "Israeli-derived, not US-genera…
(2026-08-13). Factbox-After Turkey ruse, a look at past secret presidential trips. al-monitor.com By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Closed aircraft window shades. A ballcap pulled low to hide the president's face. Seized cellphones. Strict warnings against leaks.These are all hallmarks of secret, unannounced trips made by American presidents to war zones and high-risk areas, a decades-old practice that has drawn new scrutiny after President Donald Trump sneaked off the regular Air Force One jet to take a separate plane as he left Turkey on July 8.
(2026-08-13). Pro-Palestine campaigners urge boycott of new Spider-Man film over producer's support for Israel. tribune.com.pk 
Pro-Palestinian campaigners in Lebanon, Jordan and elsewhere in the Arab world have called for a boycott of Spider-Man: Brand New Day over producer Avi Arad's support for Israel and his rejection of criticism directed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the war on Gaza. | The Campaign to Boycott Supporters of Israel in Lebanon urged audiences not to purchase tickets for the film, arguing that financially supporting a production involving figures who have publicly backed Israel amounts to "cultural normalisation." | "Do we want to support a production involving individuals who have publicly expr…
(2026-08-13). UK, Italy among states considered to verify Hezbollah disarmament, sources say. al-monitor.com By Alexander Cornwell and Maya GebeilyTEL AVIV/BEIRUT, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Israel and Lebanon have agreed on Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Indonesia as potential contributors to a proposed mechanism that could see foreign troops deployed to Lebanon to verify Hezbollah's disarmament, people familiar with the matter said.The shortlist emerged from U.S.-mediated talks in Rome last week, the latest round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon on implementing a June agreement that ties Israel's phased withdrawal from Lebanon to the disarmament of Hezbollah.
(2026-08-13). Israel trucks out Gaza's rubble to 'hide genocide' and 'redraw the map'. aljazeera.com Israel carts away Gaza's rubble to destroy war crimes evidence and make the landscape unliveable, rights groups say.
english.palinfo.com (2026-08-12). Israeli artillery shelling and gunfire target eastern GazaIsraeli forces renewed artillery shelling and gunfire across several areas of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, continuing violations of the ceasefire agreement on the ground.
(2026-08-13). Fidel Castro, the Cuban Revolution and Africa. mronline.org 
On December 22, 1975, Fidel Castro spoke to more than a million Cuban people in Havana's plaza of the Revolution. It was the closing day of the first congress of the communist party of Cuba. He spoke about the importance of the congress and reemphasized Cuba's unwavering support for not only Angola but all of Africa.
(2026-08-13). First International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future" opens in Havana. mronline.org 
Editor's note: for the next 2 weeks Resumen Latinoamericano in English will be reporting from Havana, facing the same obstacles of connectivity and power outages, sponsored by the U.S. blockade, that the Cuban media faces on a daily basis.
(2026-08-13). Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic: Fidel's legacy challenges us today with more force than ever. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-08-13). Common Security, Regional Solidarity, and Humanity's Shared Future in the New Era. unitedworldint.com By Habip Eksik, Member of Turkish Parliament (27th Term) The international conference entitled "The Alliance to Prevent a Great War," organized by the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center, was held at the Meyra Palace Hotel in Ankara on 18—19 July 2026. UWI will present the speeches held on the conference during the coming days. The …
(2026-08-13). If We Could See Everything, It Would Radicalize Us All Instantly. thealtworld.com It's hard to wrap your mind around the abusiveness of the imperial status quo, partly because it's all we've ever known, and partly because it's too big to perceive all at once. | The statistics don't show you the true human impact. The personal anecdotes just show you small snapshots of individuals suffering in their own lives. A working single mother crying in her car in a TikTok video because the endless toil necessary for survival is all-consuming and overwhelming. A news report about child labor in DRC cobalt mines. An Instagram reel about a father in Gaza carrying plastic bags he's been told contain the rem…
(2026-08-13). August 15 Monday, August 17: Online: Three Chances to Hear Huwaida Arraf on Tour. wibailoutpeople.org 
Huwaida Arraf is a Palestinian-American civil/human rights attorney and social justice activist. She has been involved in legal, political, and grassroots initiatives for Palestinian rights for the last two decades, including co-founding the Nobel Peace Prize-nominated International Solidarity Movement (ISM), and leading the Free Gaza Movement which, beginning in 2008, organized sea voyages to Gaza …
(2026-08-13). Vigil for the People of Gaza, Madison, August 15, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org Saturday, August 15: Vigil for the People of Gaza | Madison Farmer's Market, King St. Corner Capitol Square8 — 10: 30 am…
(2026-08-13). Eurovision to bar countries at war from hosting. al-monitor.com Eurovision Song Contest organisers announced Wednesday that they were excluding any country in an armed conflict from hosting the competition and increased the mininum age of competitors. | While they did not mention any country by name, Israel, which has been at war in Gaza since 2023, came close to winning the competition in both 2025 and 2026, ultimately finishing second on each occasion.
(2026-08-13). Eurovision bans countries at war from hosting contest under new rules. tribune.com.pk 
Eurovision Song Contest organisers announced on Wednesday that they were excluding any country in an armed conflict from hosting the competition and increased the mininum age of competitors. | While they did not mention any country by name, Israel, which has been at war in Gaza since 2023, came close to winning the competition in both 2025 and 2026, ultimately finishing second on each occasion. | Under the old rules, the winning country normally hosts the following year's competition. | Under the new rules, "the winning broadcaster will automatically be ineligible to host the contest if an armed conflict, a se…
(2026-08-13). Machado is hiring DC lobbyists for access to Venezuela's future. responsiblestatecraft.org Opposition leader-in-exile Maria Corina Machado has hired veteran Republican lobbyists in Washington DC in what experts say is an effort to gain the support of the Trump administration as she continues to seek the Venezuelan presidency.Machado has retained lobbyist Ed Rogers as a U.S.-based "government affairs and public relations" consultant, according to a recent
(2026-08-13). Karnataka UG NEET 2026 Option Entry Last Date Aug 13, Allotment on Aug 19. ummid.com Candidates seeking admission in Medical and Dental courses through Karnataka NEET UG 2026 (UGNEET 2026) Counselling should note that the link to download verification slip and option entry are now available on the website.
(2026-08-13). Transformation and economic inclusion are central to SA's economy. sanews.gov.za Transformation and economic inclusion are central to SA's economy | Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Minister Parks Tau has reiterated that transformation and economic inclusion are moral and economic imperatives central to South Africa's democratic political order. | Tau was delivering a keynote address at the Black Business Council's Annual Summit in Johannesburg, on Wednesday. ⚪ His speech focused on the Transformation Fund and other mechanisms aimed at addressing access to funding for black owned, women-owned and youth owned business. ⚪ "From the outset, let me state that transformation and economic…
(2026-08-12). South Africa launches ETA system for travelers from China, India, Indonesia, Mexico. ecns.cn South Africa recently launched its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system on Wednesday, allowing travelers from China, India, Indonesia and Mexico to apply online for entry authorization.
(2026-08-13). Musk family praises China travel amid growing global interest. ecns.cn U.S. entrepreneur and Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently encouraged people to visit China, describing the country as "awesome" in a social media post.
(2026-08-13). America's Most Divisive Historian Gets a New Biography. portside.org America's Most Divisive Historian Gets a New Biography |
(2026-08-13). Nearly 120 auto brands to join 2026 Chengdu Motor Show. ecns.cn The 29th Chengdu International Automobile Exhibition, also known as the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS), will run Aug. 21—30 at the Western China International Expo City in Sichuan Province, organizers said Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). Credible missile threat led to secret aircraft switch for Trump, source says. al-monitor.com By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) – A threat that Air Force One could be targeted by a shoulder-fired missile prompted the Secret Service to secretly move President Donald Trump onto a smaller government jet during a trip to Turkey last month, a person briefed on the matter said on Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). Fulham walk off in Malaga in friendly repeat of Senegal AFCON final protest. aljazeera.com Fulham's friendly in Malaga turned sour as the Premier League club walked off ahead of a penalty shootout.
(2026-08-13). Is India's Indus Freeze a Warning for Every Shared River on Earth? moderndiplomacy.eu Can a Treaty Survive Once One Side Decides Trust Is Gone On May 15, 2026, an international tribunal in The Hague ruled that a dam India is building on the Chenab River exceeds storage limits set by a treaty India insists no longer binds it. India rejected the ruling within a day, just as it …
(2026-08-12). Unitree IPO draws strong investor interest with record-low winning rate. ecns.cn Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics has attracted strong market attention after its IPO subscription results showed the lowest winning rate in the history of Shanghai's STAR Market.
(2026-08-13). Kohei Saito on degrowth, Marx and the future of the left. links.org.au 
By integrating Marxist principles with degrowth, we can develop strategies that appeal to a broader alliance and a wider movement against the capitalist system and for climate justice, argues Kohei Saito.
(2026-08-13). Philadelphia Folk Festival, Foo Fighters, Newark Independent Film Festival and more in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org The Foo Fighters kick off weekend concerts with a show in support of their latest release, "Your Favorite Toy." But it's the 63rd annual Philadelphia Folk Festival that brings out the genre's heavy hitters. Delaware also hosts a variety of events from the three-day Newark Independent Film Festival to the Caribbean Carnival that comes with a parade and live performances. | Saturday is a food lover's delight with the ninth annual Philadelphia Taco Festival and the Reading Terminal Ice Cream Festival. Speaking of snacks, SNACKTIME will be at the Delaware River Waterfront on Friday night as part of a free concert ser…
(2026-08-13). China's cooperation powers green future in Global South. ecns.cn As the world's transition toward more sustainable development accelerates, China and Latin America are embracing broader and deeper energy cooperation, leveraging cutting-edge technological innovations to power a green future for the Global South.
(2026-08-13). Municipalities in the Eastern Cape experience cold weather conditions. sanews.gov.za Municipalities in the Eastern Cape experience cold weather conditions | Municipalities in the Eastern Cape are expected to experience cloudy conditions in places over the interior, with morning fog. | Otherwise, conditions will be fine and cool to cold, becoming very cold along the Drakensberg and adjacent areas. | The municipalities include Emalahleni, Sakhisizwe, Senqu, Elundini and Matatiele Local Municipalities. | "The wind along the coast will be light to moderate north-easterly, freshening from the south in the afternoon," SAWS said. | The weather service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging w…
(2026-08-13). China rejects U.S. criticism over missile test notification. ecns.cn China on Tuesday rejected accusations from the United States and other countries over its submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test conducted in July at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
(2026-08-12). 73-year-old Chinese engineer books ticket for suborbital space flight. ecns.cn Huang Xiaochi, a 73-year-old technology expert from Foshan in south China's Guangdong Province, booked ticket No. 022 for a suborbital space tourism flight in Foshan on Saturday.
(2026-08-13). 'Minnesota Is Not for Sale': Peggy Flanagan Wins Senate Primary, Defeating Millions in Dark Money. scheerpost.com Jake Johnson Common Dreams Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota's lieutenant governor, won her state's Democratic primary for the US Senate on Tuesday by an overwhelming margin, defeating US Rep. Angie Craig and outside groups that spent tens of millions of dollars trying to influence the race. "For months now, I have been telling you that this campaign was about …
(2026-08-13). Türkiye lays out 'mechanisms' of defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Three nations to group ministers, hold ‚Å joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under the pact.
(2026-08-12). Hong Kong Customs, Pakistan Customs sign cooperative arrangement. ecns.cn Hong Kong Customs and Pakistan Customs signed a cooperative arrangement Wednesday to strengthen intelligence exchange and combat cross-border crime, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government said.
(2026-08-12). China-South Korea youth art festival brings young artists together in Seoul. ecns.cn The 24th China-Korea International Youth Art Festival was recently held in Seoul, South Korea.
(2026-08-13). Aufregung um das ´Russische Haus ª in Berlin. Werden sich die deutschen Behà∂rden dazu entschlieàüen, das russische Kulturzentrum zu schlieàüen? strategic-culture.su Das 1984 erà∂ffnete ´Haus der sowjetischen Wissenschaft und Kultur ª in der Berliner Friedrichstraàüe — nur ein Katzensprung vom ´Botschaftsviertel ª und den wichtigsten Regierungsbehà∂rden Deutschlands entfernt — bereitet deutschen Politikern schon seit langem Kopfzerbrechen. | Ziel des ´Russischen Hauses ª ist es, ´deutsche Besucher mit wichtigen Aspekten und Ereignissen der russischen Kultur und Wissenschaft vertraut zu machen sowie die in Deutschland lebenden Landsleute bei der Bewahrung und Entwicklung ihrer nationalen und kulturellen Identità…
(2026-08-12). 400,000DWT ore carrier berths at Zhanjiang Port. ecns.cn A 400,000DWT Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) flying the Marshall Islands flag berthed at Zhanjiang Port in Guangdong on Wednesday, carrying iron ore under maritime escort.
(2026-08-13). Grieving Argentine icon Messi unsure about playing on 'much longer'. tribune.com.pk 
Lionel Messi said he has "serious doubts" about continuing to play football for "much longer" after the death of his father Jorge, in an emotional tribute posted on social media Wednesday. | "I don't know what I'll do without you, I don't know how to go on. I just played football, and now I have serious doubts about continuing to do so for much longer," the Argentinian, 39, wrote. | Messi's father, who was also his agent, died last week aged 68. | Messi, whose contract with Major League Soccer club Inter Miami runs until the end of the 2028 season, reflected on the final months of his father's life, which coin…
(2026-08-13). Expert Explains the Real Danger Behind Trump's Midterm 'National Emergency' Threat. portside.org Expert Explains the Real Danger Behind Trump's Midterm 'National Emergency' Threat |
(2026-08-13). Five dead as landslide buries houses in western Nepal. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-13). Watch: Grand Mosque Friday Sermon was befitting of Makkah Joint Defence Deal. ummid.com The Friday Sermon delivered by Imam and Khateeb of the Makkah Grand Mosque Sheikh Faisal bin Jameel Ghazzawi before the formal signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Deal between the three countries was prepared keeping in mind the significance of the occasion.
(2026-08-13). Shelton reaches Montreal final. tribune.com.pk 
Defending champion Ben Shelton shook off a nasty crash into a backcourt hoarding as he steamrolled Learner Tien 6-2, 6-3 to reach the final of the ATP Montreal Masters on Wednesday. | Shelton, who won the title in Toronto last year in the ATP Masters 1000 event that alternates between cities, will try to double up in Toronto when he takes on fellow American Brandon Nakashima in Thursday's title match. | Nakashima held off Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 to book his first ATP Masters final. | "It means a lot, so many American guys in the mix," Shelton said. | The last all-US pair to battle for a Ma…
(2026-08-13). Is Afghanistan a Preview of Where Global Press Freedom Is Heading? moderndiplomacy.eu What Five Years of Directives Add Up To On August 10, 2026, Reporters Without Borders marked five years of Taliban rule with an assessment that Afghanistan has become, in the organization's words, a prison for information. The report catalogs more than twenty national directives and a long list of provincial decrees, most delivered verbally rather …
(2026-08-13). APEC 2026: Why China Chose Shenzhen to Showcase Its Technology Power. moderndiplomacy.eu Shenzhen will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit (APEC) in November 2026, particularly given its reputation as China's Silicon Valley and a global hub for artificial intelligence and embodied intelligence. The city will showcase its advanced industrial ecosystem in robotics, new vehicles, and the digital economy, aiming to connect markets and economies across the Asia-Pacific …
(2026-08-13). FIFA's Infantino backed by six Arab federations including Qatar and Morocco. aljazeera.com Football's top official boosted by further support for his presidency after proposed private investment in game nixed.
(2026-08-13). Meet Dr. Azizuddin Khan: IIT Prof Recommended for J.C. Bose Fellowship. ummid.com In a landmark achievement for Indian Science and Research, Prof. Dr. Azizuddin Khan, eminent Psychologist, Neuroscientist and Psychophysiologist at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), has been recommended for the prestigious J.C. Bose Fellowship (ANRF J.C. Bose Grant).
(2026-08-13). From 'world factory' to 'world market': China's imports surge 22% in first seven months. ecns.cn China's imports rose 22% year on year in the first seven months of 2026, outpacing export growth by 8 percentage points, according to data from the General Administration of Customs.
(2026-08-13). China-led life sciences journal Vita releases first print issue. ecns.cn The first print issue of Vita, an international academic journal series in the life sciences led by China, was officially released on Wednesday, marking a significant step forward in China's contribution to global scientific publishing.
(2026-08-13). The Socialist Electoral Project Still Hasn't Hit Its Ceiling. portside.org The Socialist Electoral Project Still Hasn't Hit Its Ceiling |
(2026-08-13). 1,201 suspects held in Guangdong's anti-gang crackdown. ecns.cn Guangdong police have dismantled 90 new-type gangs and solved 353 criminal cases, arresting 1,201 suspects and seizing large volumes of assets, the provincial public security department announced Tuesday.
(2026-08-13). Pinglu Canal begins live-ship trials ahead of September opening. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal, China's first major river-to-sea canal included in a national development plan, began live-ship trials on Wednesday, marking the final major test before the waterway opens to traffic.
(2026-08-13). Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji passes away at 98. ecns.cn Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died of illness at the age of 98 in Beijing at 11: 06 a.m. Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-08-13). Cong leader Saud Hasan raiases immigration problems with UK MP Amanda Hack. ummid.com Congress leader Syed Saud Hasan from Madhya Pradesh Capital Bhopal met with Amanda Jayne Hack, MP from the ruling Labour Party of Britain (England), Saturday August 08, 2026 and discussed in detail the difficulties faced by Indians living in the United Kingdom due to the new immigration policies.
(2026-08-13). Afghanistan crush Ireland to clinch ODI series. tribune.com.pk 
Afghanistan produced a commanding batting performance to defeat Ireland by 42 runs in Belfast on Wednesday, taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match one-day international series with two matches remaining. | Put into bat, Afghanistan posted 343 for nine, powered by centuries from Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal. The pair shared a record 231-run partnership for the second wicket, setting up Afghanistan for a formidable total after Ireland removed Rahmanullah Gurbaz early. | Gurbaz, who had been Afghanistan's leading run-scorer in Monday's close contest, was dismissed in the second over. His early de…
(2026-08-12). Guangdong issues 2.5 bln yuan offshore RMB bonds in Macao. ecns.cn The People's Government of Guangdong Province successfully issued 2.5 billion yuan ($350 million) of offshore RMB-denominated local government bonds in Macao, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao.
(2026-08-13). Madison, August 20, 2026: Weekly Vigil Against U.S. War and Militarism. wibailoutpeople.org Thursday, August 20: | Weekly Vigil Against War and Militarism | Corner of Willy and Blair Streets, Madison | 4: 30 — 5: 30 PM…
(2026-08-13). Russell Westbrook announces NBA retirement after 18 seasons. aljazeera.com Westbrook, a former NBA Most Valuable Player, holds the record for the most career triple-doubles in league history.
(2026-08-13). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-13). Adani, BJP and RSS keeping the 'system' under their control: Rahul Gandhi in Prayagraj. ummid.com Adani, BJP and RSS have captured the system and keeping it under their control, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi said while addressing thousands of students gathered at KP Ground in Prayagraj for the Congress Party's Chhatron Ki Goonj (Echo of Students) program Saturday August 08, 2026.
(2026-08-13). Makkah Defence Pact: Should India be Alarmed? ummid.com Diplomatically, at present, it would be wise of India to remain a quiet observer to inking of Mecca Agreement and other developments, it is likely to be least affected by!
(2026-08-13). Infantino's FIFA fate must go to an election, says Africa football chief. aljazeera.com CAF have given under-fire Gianni Infantino their backing, and now say the FIFA president must stand in March's election.
(2026-08-13). Hasan takes 6-55 as Bangladesh fold Australia for 198. tribune.com.pk 
Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 as Bangladesh bundled Australia out for 198 on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin on Thursday. | Mahmud led an impressive display by the visitors' seamers as Australia slumped to their lowest Test score against Bangladesh, their previous worst being 217 in Mirpur in 2017. | Hasan was the pick of the attack, but he was ably supported by fellow quicks Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain, who took two wickets apiece. | Steve Smith was the only Australian to offer any resistance, scoring 71, while the rest of the batsmen looked out of sorts against the disciplined attack.
(2026-08-13). US diplomat calls Israeli settler siege of West Bank homes 'act of terror'. aljazeera.com Israeli settlers have blocked the homes of three Palestinian families in Qusra, cutting them off from food and supplies.
(2026-08-13). Photos: Hope fades in Colombia as teams dig for earthquake survivors. aljazeera.com Colombian rescuers battle time to save lives after deadly 7.4 earthquake, as hopes dwindle in search for survivors.
(2026-08-12). Over 2,000 fabric suppliers gather at Zhejiang home textiles expo. ecns.cn More than 2,000 fabric suppliers joined the 2026 Global Home Textile Eco-Fashion Exhibition & Shaoxing Keqiao China Textile City Curtain Fabric Exhibition, which opened Wednesday in Keqiao, Zhejiang Province.
(2026-08-13). Pipeline blast disrupts gas supplies to Quetta, several Balochistan areas. tribune.com.pk 
Gas supplies to Quetta and several other parts of Balochistan were suspended on Thursday after an explosion damaged a major gas pipeline near Gokurt in the Bolan area, officials said. | According to Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) officials, an 18-inch-diameter pipeline was damaged by an explosive device near its valve assembly. The facility was located about 800 metres from the National Highway. | The blast resulted in the suspension of gas supplies to Quetta as well as Kolpur, Mach, Mastung, Kalat, Pishin and Ziarat. | Flames were reported to have emerged from the damaged pipeline following the explosion, wh…
(2026-08-13). A Muslim Trifecta: The New Challenge to Washington's Middle East. moderndiplomacy.eu In the city where Islam began, three leaders sat down last Friday and signed something the region has not seen before. Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif put their names to the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement: a mutual defence pact declaring that an armed attack against any one …
(2026-08-13). Shanghai Jiao Tong University rallies to win AUBL title in 72-69 thriller. ecns.cn Shanghai Jiao Tong University rallied in the second half to edge National Chengchi University 72-69 on Tuesday in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, winning the 2026 Asian University Basketball League (AUBL) title.
(2026-08-13). Understanding Smart Use of Property Payment Plans. ummid.com Good Property Payment Plans do a lot more than just defer cash outflow – they have a bearing on actual affordability and management of liquidity and can be great tools to buy a property with superior foresight and discipline.
(2026-08-13). More than 135 million people in Europe face temperatures over 35C. aljazeera.com Europe is the fastest-warming continent in the world and in some places is ill-equipped to deal with hot weather.
(2026-08-13). Hajj 2027 Last Date of Payment Extended. ummid.com In a relief for the pilgrims selected through Haj Qurrah 2027 and are all set to travel to Makkah for Hajj 2027 (Haj 1448H), the Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of payment.
(2026-08-13). Nearly 120 automobile brands to participate in Chengdu International Motor Show. ecns.cn The 29th Chengdu International Motor Show will be held from Aug. 21 to Aug. 30 at the Western China International Expo, the event's organizing committee said on Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). US looking for 'new creative' ways to fight a war it's already 'won'. responsiblestatecraft.org The Bunker
(2026-08-12). Hot Take | 'China is awesome': Elon Musk's call to visit China resonates online. ecns.cn Elon Musk has a message for the world: "China is awesome. I strongly encourage people to visit."
(2026-08-13). Typhoon Dolphin brings heavy rain to Beijing. ecns.cn Heavy rainfall hit parts of Beijing under the combined influence of Typhoon Dolphin and cold air.
(2026-08-13). Spanish Super Cup will be held in Türkiye in 2027. aljazeera.com The tournament from February 2 to 7 will feature Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.
(2026-08-13). I go, you go, Traveling on the presidential plane – without Trump. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) – From the beginning, something didn't add up.During the closing hours of the NATO Leaders' Summit in Ankara in July, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he would not be flying home aboard the new presidential plane that had brought him to the Turkish capital after Qatar gifted it to the administration last year.
(2026-08-12). Over 2,000 robots from 16 countries to compete at World Humanoid Robot Games. ecns.cn More than 2,000 humanoid robots from 16 countries will compete at the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing from Aug. 22 to 26, a sports official said Thursday.
(2026-08-13). Why The Climate Realist Movement Is On The Advance In The United States Craig Rucker. wattsupwiththat.com The Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow CFACT is a US-based nonprofit organization founded in 1985 that advocates for free-market solutions to environmental issues.
(2026-08-13). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 4 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website 'dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Saturday August 08, 2026 CAP Round 4 Seat Allotment result of the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-13). Miller targets 2027 ODI World Cup glory on home soil. tribune.com.pk 
David Miller has set his sights on helping South Africa win the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027, with the tournament's home-soil setting adding extra motivation as he approaches the latter stages of his international career. | Miller has been a key member of South Africa's white-ball teams for more than a decade, making his international debut in 2010. Despite his longevity and success in limited-overs cricket, the left-hander is yet to win a major senior men's ICC title with the Proteas. | South Africa came close at the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, reaching the final before losing to India. The result ex…
(2026-08-13). Meta says it has taken down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as ban enforcement looms. tribune.com.pk 
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta said on Thursday it had taken down more than 750,000 accounts it suspected were held by Australians aged under 16 since a world-first ban on teen accounts, and promised more action in the face of possible regulatory intervention. | The company said it had deactivated 462,000 suspect Instagram accounts and 294,000 suspect Facebook accounts from just before the Australian social media ban went live in December to June, up from 331,000 Instagram accounts and 173,000 Facebook accounts it said it had removed by Ja…
(2026-08-13). Saturday, August 29, 2026: Last Day to See Exhibit: Threading Solidarity: Tatreez from Teejop to Palestine. wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, August 29: Last Day to See Exhibit: Threading Solidarity: Tatreez from Teejop to Palestine Arts+Literature Laboratory 111. S. Livingston St. Suite 100, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 Hours: T-Fri. 10 am — 5 pm, Saturday's 12-5 pm Arts + Literature Laboratory presents Threading Solidarity: Tatreez from Teejop to Palestine, a group exhibition featuring the work of …
(2026-08-12). Three Gorges Dam shipping throughput reaches 100 million metric tons in 2026. ecns.cn Shipping throughput via the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River reached 100 million metric tons as of 12: 40 a.m. Thursday, according to the Three Gorges Navigation Authority.
(2026-08-13). China's Ice Silk Road: Why Being First Through Arctic Matters. ummid.com India cannot out-race China's head start, but it can ensure the Arctic does not become a corridor where Beijing alone writes the terms – for India, for Europe or for anyone else who eventually needs to sail through it.
(2026-08-12). AI-generated Chinese fantasy video goes viral overseas. ecns.cn A short AI-generated video depicting a traditional Chinese fantasy palace has gone viral on overseas social media, drawing more than 5 million views in four days.
(2026-08-12). Paralyzed patient undergoes first BCI surgery at Tongji Medical College. ecns.cn A 55-year-old woman with high-level quadriplegia has become the first patient at Tongji Medical College in Wuhan, Hubei Province, to undergo fully invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) surgery, the hospital said Thursday.
(2026-08-13). Shafique credits domestic cricket for red-ball form revival. tribune.com.pk 
Abdullah Shafique made his return to Test cricket a memorable one, batting for 117.3 of the 138.3 overs Pakistan faced during their eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test at Port of Spain. | The 26-year-old scored an unbeaten 160 off 323 balls, hitting 15 fours and three sixes, before making 24 not out from 51 balls in Pakistan's successful 75-run chase. | It was Shafique's sixth Test century and his first since October 2024. His 150-plus score was the first by a Pakistan batter in the Caribbean in 49 years, while he also faced more than 200 balls for the seventh time in 48 Test innings.
(2026-08-13). Behind RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Gen Z Outreach. ummid.com While RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Gen Z Outreach carries a strong element of ensuring that common voters do not lose trust and confidence in the Sangh Parivar, it was also aimed at attempting to split students and youth along class lines.
(2026-08-13). Indonesia and India Are Jointly Planning a Hydrocarbon-Powered Future. wattsupwiththat.com The India-Indonesia trade relationship is dismissing the apocalyptic fantasy of the climate industrial complex and committing to secure the energy sources that people need to improve their lives.
(2026-08-13). ETA system a 'quantum leap forward' for immigration system. sanews.gov.za ETA system a 'quantum leap forward' for immigration system | Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, has described the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system as revolutionary for South Africa's immigration management. ⚪ The Minister was speaking at the official launch of the ETA system led by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday. ⚪ The system combines advanced biometric verification with automated risk analysis, delivering both enhanced security and faster processing for legitimate travellers. ⚪ "Today's launch of the ETA represents a quantum leap forward for…
(2026-08-12). Wang Xiji, pioneer of China's space program, dies at 105. ecns.cn Wang Xiji, one of the pioneers of China's space program, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and recipient of the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" Meritorious Service Medal, died in Beijing on Wednesday at the age of 105 after an illness.
(2026-08-13). Hot Take | When a buffalo shows up at your door. ecns.cn A wild water buffalo suddenly wandered into a family's courtyard. Instead of driving it away, the homeowner grabbed a bucket and a hose, offering the thirsty visitor a drink.
(2026-08-13). August 9, 1942: The Day of The People of India. ummid.com It is a worth reflecting subject that why Ram Manohar Lohia – who participated actively and with unwavering dedication in the movement – described August 9th as the 'Day of the People of India'.
(2026-08-13). When Medical Trust Is Broken: 5 Things To Know About Abuse In Healthcare Settings. moguldom.com Healthcare depends on trust. Patients share private information, describe symptoms they may not discuss elsewhere, and allow exams or procedures because they believe medical professionals are acting in their best interest. That trust can make patients vulnerable. When a medical professional abuses their position, the harm can affect a person's health, sense of safety, and …
(2026-08-13). Justice Minister refers courts digitisation project to SIU, Hawks. sanews.gov.za Justice Minister refers courts digitisation project to SIU, Hawks | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has referred the Digitisation Project at courts around the country to the Special Investigating Unit (SUI) and the Hawks for investigation. | The project was rolled out five years ago to offices in the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces, including High Courts, Magistrates' Courts, Labour Courts and Masters' Offices to provide off-site records storage and digitisation. | According to the department, during an unannounced visit to the Master of the High Court in Pretori…
(2026-08-13). Falling Danube flow forces shutdown of Romania's sole nuclear plant. aljazeera.com Romania had tried to avert a total shutdown of the plant, which usually generates a fifth of the country's electricity.
(2026-08-13). Iran cricket association delegation visits PCB headquarters at Gaddafi Stadium. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-13). Eurovision to bar countries at war from hosting: What that means. aljazeera.com Israel, which hosted the contest in 2019, will no longer be allowed to do so – but can still compete, protesters say.
(2026-08-13). Hong Kong opens economic and trade office in Kuala Lumpur to boost ASEAN ties. ecns.cn Hong Kong officially opened its Economic and Trade Office (ETO) in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, strengthening ties with Malaysia and the broader ASEAN region.
(2026-08-13). Humanoid robots take to Beijing pitch in autonomous football qualifiers. ecns.cn Humanoid robots competed Tuesday at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval, known as the "Ice Ribbon," in qualifiers for the second World Humanoid Robot Games. All on-field actions were required to be performed autonomously.
(2026-08-13). China's auto exports top 1 million for second straight month. ecns.cn China exported 1.043 million vehicles in July, up 81.3% year on year, marking the second consecutive month exports exceeded one million units, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). England captain Root tells players to be 'adults' as he ditches curfew. tribune.com.pk 
Joe Root said Wednesday there would be no curfew in place during his second spell as England Test captain. | Root will lead the England at his Headingley home ground on August 19 in their series opener against Pakistan for their first Test since former skipper Ben Stokes retired from international cricket and Brendon McCullum was sacked as red-ball coach. | McCullum, who remains in charge of England's white-ball teams, lost his job after a 2-1 home series loss to New Zealand in June, which followed a disastrous Ashes campaign in Australia. | One of the major controversies at the end of the 'Bazball' era was an…
(2026-08-13). SC warns Madhya Pradesh govt against halting BMC sealing drive. ummid.com Keeping in abeyance the Madhya Pradesh Government order halting the Bhopal Municipal Corporation's (BMC) sealing of commercial establishments in residential areas, the Supreme Court has summoned the original records and reports related to the 10-member committee constituted by the State government.
(2026-08-13). Taiwan holds naval drill during war games as China steps up maritime pressure. al-monitor.com By Ben Blanchard and Yi-Chin LeeTAIPEI, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Taiwan's armed forces carried out an anti-blockade drill during annual war games, using the navy and coast guard to simulate escorting a merchant ship, the defence ministry said on Thursday, as China steps up its maritime pressure.Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, has long been concerned that Beijing could try to choke off the island with a blockade or quarantine to force it into surrender.
(2026-08-13). Why MMRDA Needs Surbana Jurong to Develop Third Mumbai? ummid.com The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) should feel embarrassed that it has engaged a Singapore firm for crores of rupees to plan the Third Mumbai.
(2026-08-13). Muslims Against Muslims? Why Rohingya Refugees Are Under Attack in Malaysia? thinktank.pk The Rohingya refugee crisis in Malaysia is becoming more than a debate about immigration, national security or social pressure. It is increasingly becoming a test of Muslim solidarity, humanitarian responsibility and Malaysia's identity as a Muslim-majority country. A recent wave of anti-Rohingya hate speech and misinformation has intensified tensions between parts of Malaysian society and …
(2026-08-13). Huge oil slick hitting shoreline as agencies warn of disaster. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Saul and Catherine CartierLONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) – A vast oil spill from a leaking tanker has started to hit Oman's coastline, its environment agency confirmed on Wednesday, in what threatens to become one of the world's worst in years after spreading largely unchecked for weeks.The oil could end up impacting 40 km (25 miles) of coast near Ras Madraka as well as Masirah Island, the agency said.The slick now covers an area of more than 2,000 square km, said John Amos, an oil spill specialist who reviewed satellite imagery obtained by Reuters.
(2026-08-13). Aurangzeb calls for framework to expand digital finance, electronic transactions. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday pushed for an enabling regulatory framework to expand electronic transactions and simplify digital access to finance, including easier customer onboarding and stronger data-sharing between banks and capital markets, according to the Ministry of Finance. | During a meeting with Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) Chairperson Dr Sohail Munir, the two discussed digital transformation, digital finance and the wider use of technology to support economic activity, the ministry posted on X. | it said the finance minister emphasised the importance of ensuring that "existing…
(2026-08-13). How to stay safe during an earthquake: A visual guide. aljazeera.com Earthquakes can happen suddenly, but knowing what to do before, during and after one can reduce the risk of injury.
(2026-08-13). China's domestically developed C919 jetliner launches first international route. ecns.cn China's domestically developed C919 large passenger jet made its first international commercial flight on Wednesday, with Air China's CA723 flight departing Beijing at around 3 p.m. for Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia, according to Air China.
(2026-08-13). I Knew Them: Tim Carstairs and The Unfinished Work. ummid.com Remembering Tim Carstairs, who passed away on 6 January 2015, is not an exercise in nostalgia, it is a way of measuring the distance between the standards he helped shape and the realities we still face.
(2026-08-13). Five charts that explain the high cost of living in the UK. aljazeera.com UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is on a nationwide tour to listen to the 'financial concerns' of the people.
(2026-08-13). Madison, August 15, 2026: Craft, Bake and Pay-What-You-Can Yard Sale Fundraiser for Racial Justice and Immigrant Rights. wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, August 15: Craft, Bake and Pay-What-You-Can Yard Sale Fundraiser for Racial Justice and Immigrant Rights | 9 am — 5 pm1 Judy Circle, Madison 53704 | Will also be taking donations for Middle East Children's Alliance. Hope to see you there!
(2026-08-13). President Ramaphosa offers condolences on Lake Kariba tragedy. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa offers condolences on Lake Kariba tragedy | President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the Government and people of Zimbabwe following the loss of 44 lives in a ferry tragedy on Lake Kariba. ⚪ The ferry capsized on 11 August 2026, resulting in the deaths of 44 people. ⚪ On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa expressed his sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives, as well as to survivors of the tragedy. ⚪ His thoughts are also with families awaiting the outcome of ongoing search operations. ⚪ "As South Africans, we stand in…
(2026-08-13). Fidan heads to Egypt amid questions over Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan pact. al-monitor.com Conflicting accounts of why Egypt stayed out of the agreement have exposed the competing interests shaping the region's emerging defense architecture.
(2026-08-13). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-13). Olympic champion Wu Dajing appointed China short track head coach. ecns.cn Two-time Olympic gold medalist Wu Dajing has been officially named the new head coach of China's national short track speed skating team following an open recruitment process, the Winter Sports Administration Centre of GASC announced on Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). Mayor Parker vows to help preserve hundreds of subsidized rentals in the West Philly area. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Mayor Cherelle Parker says her administration is working on a plan to potentially save nearly 1,000 affordable rentals scattered across West and Southwest Philadelphia. | The announcement, relayed in a formal statement released this week, marks the administration's first public commitment to playing a role in preserving these units after more than a year of relative silence. | "The city remains commit…
(2026-08-13). Libya's oil revival faces new test as violence returns amid US peace push. al-monitor.com A drone strike destroyed a power substation in Zawiya as a US-backed peace push appears to be roiling domestic tensions.
(2026-08-13). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-08-13). Free Speech Union board member revealed in Daily Blog editor Martyn Bradbury's 'gagging' case. asiapacificreport.nz 
Pacific Media Watch A court struggle featuring Daily Blog editor and media freedom defender Martyn Bradbury has taken a surprise turn, with Free Speech Union (FSU) board member and political commentator Ani O'Brien being revealed as the complainant behind "secret" proceedings, reports Radia Waatea. Bradbury, who is a regular commentator on Radio Waatea covering politics…
(2026-08-13). Employment and Labour calls for urgent action as unemployment crisis deepens. sanews.gov.za Employment and Labour calls for urgent action as unemployment crisis deepens | The Department of Employment and Labour has called for urgent and coordinated action to address South Africa's worsening employment crisis, following the release of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the second quarter of 2026. | The survey, released by Statistics South Africa on Tuesday, paints a challenging picture of the labour market, with the department warning that structural constraints, sluggish investment and low labour absorption capacity continue to limit employment opportunities. | In a statement on Wednesday, th…
(2026-08-12). China spends 243.6 billion yuan on civil affairs in H1. ecns.cn China spent 243.6 billion yuan ($36.1 billion) on civil affairs programs in the first half of 2026, up 5.2% year on year, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). The coming fuel crisis: what Ukraine and California have in common. onlineopinion.com.au Russian transportation fuel shortages are caused by Ukraine drone attacks, while California shortages are directly related to political over regulations.
(2026-08-13). SHC orders high-level probe into HIV spread among children at Karachi hospital. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday ordered a high-level inquiry into the spread of HIV among children treated at Karachi's Kulsum Bai Valika (KBV) Hospital, directing a committee headed by the Sindh chief secretary to establish how the infections occurred and determine the actual number of affected children. | The case concerns an outbreak at the Sindh Employees' Social Security Institution (SESSI)-run hospital that initially emerged among children of industrial workers and their families, with allegations that unsafe medical practices, including the reuse of syringes, led to the transmission of HIV. The n…
(2026-08-13). Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS 2026 Rank List Published, Check Now. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has published on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2026 (NEET UG 2026) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-13). Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway records 99.4% on-time departure rate in H1. ecns.cn The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway recently recorded a 99.4% on-time departure rate in the first half of this year, with 10,574 of its 10,640 train services departing all on schedule, according to the latest data from operator PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC).
(2026-08-12). Xishuangbanna holds event to mark World Elephant Day. ecns.cn August 12 marked World Elephant Day, and the Wild Elephant Valley in Xishuangbanna hosted its 11th World Elephant Day public awareness event. The occasion also marked the 11th birthday of Yangniu.
(2026-08-12). China's zero-tariff policy for 53 African nations yields $106.6 million in tariff savings at Guangzhou Customs. ecns.cn China's zero-tariff policy for all 53 African countries with diplomatic ties has yielded over 730 million yuan (about $106.6 million) in import savings at Guangzhou Customs in the first three months since its implementation, according to customs data released on Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). What postcolonialism looks like in Southeast Asia. aljazeera.com AJ's Jamal Elshayyal moderates a panel of academics and leaders from four countries…
(2026-08-13). UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key This Week: Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the UGC NET official website 'ugcnet.nta.nic.in' the Answer Keys (Provisional) of UGC NET June 2026 this week, it has been officially confirmed.
(2026-08-13). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-08-13). Maharashtra B Arch 2026 Round 1 Allotment Today – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell publishing today i.e. Monday August 10, 2026 on its official website 'arch2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of B Arch 2026 CAP Round 1 of candidates who have applied for Admission to First Year Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-12). China In Photos: China's national carbon emissions market sees trading volume top 930 mln tonnes. ecns.cn The cumulative trading volume of China's national carbon emissions rights trading market had exceeded 930 million tonnes by the end of July, Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu said Thursday.
(2026-08-13). Makkah Quran Competition 2026 Preliminary Round Starts. ummid.com The Preliminary Qualifying Round of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Quran began Friday August 07, 2026 at the competition venue in Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-13). No report of Chinese nationals injured or killed in Colombia earthquake: FM. ecns.cn There has been no report of Chinese nationals injured or killed in Colombia earthquake, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-08-12). PM2.5 falls 6.2% across China in first seven months, water quality improves. ecns.cn China recorded improvements in both air and water quality in the first seven months of 2026, with average PM2.5 concentrations falling 6.2% year on year, Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu said Thursday.
(2026-08-13). PSG down Aston Villa to retain UEFA Super Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their status as Europe's top team as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday. | Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue netted either side of a debut goal for Villa teenager Brian Madjo in Salzburg as PSG defended the title they first won 12 months ago against another Premier League side, Tottenham Hotspur. | The Super Cup, which pits the winners of Europe's top club competition against the victorious side from the second-tier Europa League, was officiated by Somalian referee Omar Artan. | The 34-year-old referee unwittingly found h…
(2026-08-13). China's Missile Race: Is Beijing Turning Military Power Into a Tool of Global Pressure? thinktank.pk China's latest long-range missile test has triggered a diplomatic confrontation that reaches far beyond the technical question of how Beijing conducts missile launches. The deeper issue is whether China is becoming one of the principal drivers of a new global missile and nuclear arms race—and whether Beijing is deliberately using military demonstrations, strategic ambiguity and …
(2026-08-13). AJK SSP says JAAC 'abducted' 8 highway police personnel, vows 'no leniency' in response. tribune.com.pk 
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Police spokesperson Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Khawar Ali Shaukat on Thursday said the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) had abducted eight highway police personnel deployed during election duty and warned its leadership against challenging the writ of the state, saying "the state will show no leniency" towards them. | "To ensure the elections remained peaceful, security forces were deployed for election duty. However, they were not only attacked by JAAC members, but eight highway police personnel were also abducted. Those personnel were tortured and remain…
(2026-08-12). China, Thailand police bust cross-border credit card fraud. ecns.cn Chinese and Thai police have dismantled a transnational credit card fraud ring targeting Chinese citizens, arresting nine suspects in a coordinated operation, China's Ministry of Public Security said Thursday.
(2026-08-12). Nicaragua national pavilion opens in central China. ecns.cn The Nicaragua national pavilion was inaugurated on Wednesday in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, becoming the first specialty exhibition venue in China authorized by the Nicaraguan Embassy in China to showcase the country's products and culture.
(2026-08-13). What Types of Injuries May Support a Personal Injury Settlement? moguldom.com An injury after an accident often raises an important question: can it support a personal injury settlement? Many people assume only catastrophic injuries lead to compensation, while others believe every injury automatically creates a claim. In reality, no diagnosis automatically guarantees compensation. A potential claim generally depends on the nature of the injury, whether another …
(2026-08-13). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-13). Taiwan says it was targeted last month in AI-driven hacking campaign. al-monitor.com By Ben Blanchard and Raphael SatterTAIPEI/WASHINGTON, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Taiwan detected AI-assisted cyberattacks on government agencies last month coming from overseas but the affected bodies successfully "handled" the incident, the Ministry of Digital Affairs said on Thursday.
(2026-08-13). Israeli settlers keep up siege of Palestinian homes despite army intervention. al-monitor.com The Israeli military said Wednesday it would send more troops to try to impose order on defiant settlers after failing to end their blockade of Palestinians' homes in the occupied West Bank. | The siege began on Sunday, when a group of settlers set up a makeshift tent near houses in the Palestinian village of Qusra, just south of Nablus, blocking essential supplies from entering.
(2026-08-13). Viral invitation draws 300 strangers from across China to Xinjiang wedding. ecns.cn More than 300 strangers traveled from across China to attend a wedding in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Saturday after a digital invitation meant for family and friends unexpectedly went viral.
(2026-08-13). China sees fewer marriages, more divorces in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China recorded 3.275 million marriage registrations and 1.383 million divorce registrations in the first half of 2026, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
(2026-08-13). Trump wants to talk to Hezbollah. Will they pick up the phone? responsiblestatecraft.org For decades, U.S. policy in Lebanon has focused on the elimination of Hezbollah, or at least its military wing. But the Trump administration has taken this effort to new heights.The State Department is
(2026-08-13). Mineral Resources Department assessing illegal miners' deaths. sanews.gov.za Mineral Resources Department assessing illegal miners' deaths | The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) says it is assessing and reviewing all relevant information related to an incident involving the deaths of illegal miners at Rustenburg, in the North West. ⚪ According to police, some 14 people died when the walls of an excavated area they were digging in caved in. Scores others have been injured while rescue operations continue. ⚪ "The department is currently reviewing all relevant information relating to the incident and will, at an appropriate time, provide further details, including matte…
(2026-08-13). Total Solar Eclipse August 12, 2026 – Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com A Total Solar Eclipse will be witnessed Wednesday August 12, 2026 and will be visible in Europe, United States, Canada, Northwestern Africa and other northern regions (Total or Partial) but not in India, Saudi Arabia and other Asian countries.
(2026-08-13). Jamia Distance Admission 2026: 11 New Courses Added to Existing 49. ummid.com The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) has introduced 11 new certificate and diploma programmes during the current academic session (2026—27) in addition to the existing 49 programmes simultaneously extending the last date of application.
(2026-08-13). Italy's Meloni has a youth problem as election approaches. tribune.com.pk 
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government is increasingly unpopular among young voters, opinion polls show, a trend that could prove costly ahead of a national election due next year. | Since taking office in 2022, Meloni has done little on the economic front to increase opportunities for the young, analysts say, while passing a raft of law-and-order measures that often disproportionately affect them. | The result is a disaffection among 18- to 34-year-olds that may be crucial at a 2027 election shaping up as a neck-and-neck race between her rightist coalition and the centre…
(2026-08-13). 'Bureaucratic inertia': Delaware lawmaker says state board should pursue more aggressive reforms to drive down employee drug prices. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? A Delaware lawmaker is firing back at state officials who argue they're unable to make the process for negotiating drug benefits for state employees and retirees more transparent. | The General Assembly unanimously passed
(2026-08-13). Adobe Publishes APAC AI Trends Report Spotlighting India Innovation. ummid.com Adobe's AI adoption report spotlights many data-driven insights, including the fact that rather than simply trying out AI tools, surveyed Indian creatives and professionals reported that they're embracing AI with confidence, with an overwhelming positive outlook on AI technologies when compared to their other APAC counterparts.
(2026-08-12). China In Photos: China's homegrown C919 aircraft completes 1st int'l commercial flight. ecns.cn China's homegrown C919 large passenger aircraft landed safely at the new Ulan Bator airport in Mongolia on Wednesday afternoon after departing from Beijing Capital International Airport, marking the completion of the aircraft's first scheduled international commercial passenger flight.
(2026-08-13). Pakistan's debt growth falls to 20-year low, says finance adviser. tribune.com.pk 
Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad said Pakistan's debt profile had undergone a material shift, with debt growing at its slowest pace in two decades, debt-to-GDP declining, external exposure at a nine-year low and servicing costs falling. | "Pakistan's debt profile has undergone a material shift — debt is growing at its slowest pace in 2 decades, Debt-to-GDP is declining, external exposure is at a 9-year low, servicing costs are down, maturities are lengthening, and reserve buffers have strengthened," said Schehzad in a post on X. | While sharing the data, he said that "just 7.7% in FY26 [m…
(2026-08-13). The Changing Arab View of America's Military Presence. unitedworldint.com By Mohammad Reza Moradi, General Director of Mehr News Agency's Foreign Languages and International News Department, from Tehran / Iran For more than three decades, the U.S. military presence in the Middle East has rested on a relatively simple premise: Arab states, particularly those in the Gulf, would outsource part of their security to an …
(2026-08-13). Xavi named first foreign Netherlands coach since 1978. tribune.com.pk 
Xavi Hernandez has been named as the successor to Ronald Koeman as head coach of the Netherlands national team, becoming their first foreign boss in 48 years, the country's football association announced on Wednesday. | The Barcelona great, who won the 2010 World Cup with Spain as a player, has not held a head coaching job since leaving the Camp Nou in 2024. | Xavi has signed a four-year deal, which means he will lead the Oranje's Euro 2028 and 2030 World Cup campaigns. | "As someone who received his training at the Barcelona academy, with strong influences from Johan Cruyff and Rinus Michels, among others, I…
(2026-08-13). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-08-13). Tennessee Plans Another Execution Despite Its Brutal Recent Mistakes. theintercept.com 
In early August, on the one-year anniversary of his father's death, Samson Childs invited his godfather out to eat at a Wingstop on Nashville's south side, not far from where his dad grew up. Hanging out with his godfather was a way for Childs to feel close to his father, Byron Black, who died at 69. "We talked and we cried and he gave me good memories — just old stories of my dad, him growing up, and how they stuck together," Childs said. | Black spent more than three decades on death row before he was killed by lethal injection on August 5, 2025, at Tennessee's Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. H…
(2026-08-13). China's wild Asian elephant population grows amid conservation efforts. ecns.cn China's wild Asian elephant population has grown steadily in recent decades as conservation efforts improve habitats and reduce human-elephant conflicts.
(2026-08-12). Ningbo becomes China's first city to surpass 10 GW in distributed PV capacity. ecns.cn Installed distributed photovoltaic (PV) capacity in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, surpassed 10 gigawatts (10,000 MW) on Wednesday, making it the first city in China to reach the 10-GW milestone for distributed PV.
(2026-08-13). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-08-13). Is a Sunni military alliance really possible? strategic-culture.su An anti-Iran triangulation project ignores the divisions within the Sunni world itself. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The signing of…
(2026-08-13). ICE Plans To Give Officers Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks. portside.org ICE Plans To Give Officers Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks. |
(2026-08-13). Trump bets on economic pressure against Iran. al-monitor.com Keeping a low profile doesn't come naturally to Donald Trump. | Yet that is the strategy the American president says he now favors in the war against Iran, and he is betting on economic pressure over diplomacy or new strikes. | "We are low-keying it," Trump told news site Axios by phone Sunday.
(2026-08-13). Hot Take | 100+ pigs got the coolest rescue! ecns.cn "Officer, my pigs are getting heatstroke!" That's the emergency call firefighters in China received during a scorching summer day. A truck carrying more than 100 pigs pulled over outside a fire station after many of the animals nearly collapsed from the extreme heat.
(2026-08-13). Bangladesh humble Australia with worst total in contest as Hasan takes 6-55. aljazeera.com Australia dismissed for lowest total against Bangladesh as Hasan Mahmud claims career-best on Day One of first Test.
(2026-08-13). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-08-13). Israel Justified Its Wars by Calling Enemies "Crazy." Now, the Warning Signs All Apply to Israel. theintercept.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on Sept. 15, 2025. Photo: Nathan Howard/POOL/AFP via Getty Images | In July 2020, Aluf Benn, the editor of the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, interviewed a 92-year-old retired Hebrew University professor named Yehezkel Dror. Benn described him as the "doyen of public policy experts in Israel." For his part, Dror fashioned himself after Herman Kahn, the American defense intellectual who made his name by "thinking the unthinkable" — how to fight a thermonuclear war. In 2005, Dror's work o…
(2026-08-13). Maharashtra Engineering FE 2026 Round 2 Allotment: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State CET Cell is publishing today i.e. Wednesday August 12, 2026 on its official website 'fe2026.mahacet.org' Allotment Result of FE 2026 CAP Round-II (FE 26 Round 2 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-13). Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Sign Joint Defence Deal. ummid.com In a major development in the Middle East which could also impact world geopolitics, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Friday August 07, 2026 signed a joint defence deal in the Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-13). Marriage registration services expand to banks in China. ecns.cn China is expanding marriage registration services to new venues, with some regions now offering registration at banks, scenic spots and cultural events.
(2026-08-12). China clears over 60 million metric tons of solid waste in campaign against illegal dumping. ecns.cn China has cleared and disposed of more than 60 million metric tons of solid waste since June 2025 under a nationwide campaign against illegal dumping and disposal, Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment Li Gao said Thursday at a press conference in Beijing.
(2026-08-13). Wrong, Reno Gazette Journal, a Flawed Climate Study Doesn't Prove Future Desertification for Reno. wattsupwiththat.com Good science depends on testing assumptions against reality. Good journalism depends on questioning scientific claims before presenting them to the public as proven. In this case, both the PeerJ journal and the Reno Gazette Journal failed their respective tests of quality. In both cases, readers were misled. Bad science bred bad journalism.
(2026-08-13). The Dark Side of Germany's AI Revolution: Falling Wages and Rising Inequality. thinktank.pk Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing Germany's economy, but a new concern is moving to the center of the debate: what will happen to workers' wages as companies adopt AI? A survey of more than 3,000 German companies already using artificial intelligence suggests that the wage effects could be significantly more negative than positive, particularly for …
(2026-08-13). Human Rights Watch urges Taliban to release detained UN, NGO staff. tribune.com.pk 
Human Rights Watch called for the release of two UN staffers and six NGO workers in Afghanistan following a string of Taliban detentions in recent weeks. | HRW said on Wednesday that six male staff working with the Women and Children Legal Research Foundation (WCLRF) had been "forcibly disappeared" from the NGO's Kabul office last month. The NGO has been involved in aid programmes and advocacy on women's and children's rights, HRW said. | In a separate incident, Human Rights Watch also called ‚Å for the release of two Afghan staff members of the UN's…
(2026-08-13). Yemeni forces say Houthi attack repelled in Taiz amid escalation. aljazeera.com Military escalation continues for days after the Yemeni government announced it is attacking Houthi positions.
(2026-08-13). Is Morocco being taken for a ride by Israel? strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-13). Singapore-flagged container ship crashes into riverbank in India. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-13). Additional resources deployed for mine rescue mission in Rustenburg. sanews.gov.za
(2026-08-13). Life and loss as a first responder in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-13). Pro-Palestine activists smear red paint on Danish defence company. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-13). Cali, Pazífico (CEDEHUPA) Interview with Darnelly Rodriguez // Entrevista con Darnelly Rodriguez. afgj.org 
Entrevista por / Interview by David Escobar Photos by David Escobar Interview with human rights defender Darnelly Rodríguez on the current situation of the crisis caused by the earthquake in various regions of Colombia, and regarding the response of local and national governments to this crisis. How do you view the response of the city…
(2026-08-13). Le Chapitre du Sud-Kivu Continue de S'organiser Pour la Paix Dans un Contexte Difficile. worldbeyondwar.org 
Depuis plus de trois décennies, l'est de la République démocratique du Congo est affecté par des conflits armés et une insécurité persistante. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-08-13). Colombia: The Earth Shook. We Dug. The Bells Toll // Colombia: La Tierra Tembló. Cavamos. Las Campanas Doblan. afgj.org 
Español abajo by David Escobar, Professor of Journalism at the University of Valle de Cauca, Cali, Colombia, and member of La Direkta Video Collective On August 10th, in the city of Cali, Colombia, I woke up to an earthquake so strong that for a few seconds the stairs in my house ceased to resemble stairs…
(2026-08-13). Despite Updates, Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat. aclu.org In response to Flock's announcement of operational changes, the ACLU breaks down why many fall short.
(2026-08-13). Colombia earthquake response tests new far-right government. aljazeera.com Disaster tests President Abelardo de la Espriella and his government as it scrambles to find survivors and provide aid.
(2026-08-13). Madison, August 22, 2026: Madison-Arcatao Sister City Project Annual Pupusa Dinner and 40th Anniversary Celebration. wibailoutpeople.org 
Our friends at MASCP are celebrating 40 years of solidarity and friendship with the people of Arcatao, El Salvador! You are invited to join them for a delicious pupusa dinner, a silent auction of beautiful hand made items, video greetings from friends in Arcatao and music, memories and stories from the present and past! If you …
(2026-08-13). US senator demands answers on USS Abraham Lincoln's extended deployment. tribune.com.pk 
US Senator Richard Blumenthal on Wednesday demanded answers from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has remained at sea for more than 250 days. | "There have been widespread reports of shortages of basic supplies, water contamination, plumbing issues, deteriorating mental health, deck safety concerns, and disruptions in the mail system, which have caused many care packages en route to the ship to be lost in transit for months," Blumenthal, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, wrote in a letter. | Multiple U.S. sail…
(2026-08-13). La Liga: What to know ahead of new 2026-27 football season. aljazeera.com Predictions, news and transfer latest ahead of the new La Liga season, as Barcelona and Real Madrid renew title rivalry.
(2026-08-12). Olympic champion Su Yiming named UNCCD Sport4Land ambassador. ecns.cn Chinese Olympic snowboarding champion Su Yiming has been named the Sport4L and Champion for Resilience by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on Wednesday.
(2026-08-12). International Colloquium for Fidel Castro's 100th Birth Anniversary Inaugurated in Cuba. orinocotribune.com The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, inaugurated the First International Colloquium: Fidel, Legacy and Future, at the Palace of Conventions in Havana, with the attendance of 1,500 delegates, including 1,000 international delegates from 63 countries, and a strong youth representation. | The event opened on Monday, August 10 and will run until Thursday, August 13, which marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Fidel Castro Ruz. It is a broad space for political, academic, and social exchange around the thought of the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution and its relevance to current challenges. | A part…
(2026-08-12). Polling booths open in Cook Islands election. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Tiana Haxton of RNZ Pacific Polling is open in the Cook Islands where 11,000 registered voters will elect their leaders for the next four years. Voting stations opened at 9am on Wednesday morning, Cook Islands time (7am Thursday NZT) and will close at 6pm. There are 24 constituencies, 10 on the main island of…
(2026-08-12). El Tigre, Ceuta, and the Illusion of a Unified Right. moderndiplomacy.eu On 7 August, Abelardo de la Espriella — a Colombian-Italian-American lawyer nicknamed "El Tigre," whom Donald Trump had called a future "great president" months before a single vote was cast — was sworn in as Colombia's president not in Bogotá's Plaza de Bolívar, where every inauguration since 1958 has been held, but behind an 11,000-troop …
(2026-08-12). Altre possibili cause della crisi a Ceuta. strategic-culture.su La crisi migratoria di Ceuta nasconde la rivalità tra Algeria e Marocco per il trasporto del gas verso l'Europa? | Segue nostro Il gasdotto Nigeria-Marocco è uno dei progetti più ambiziosi della storia africana: il suo nome, African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP), dice molto della prospettiva. La firma dell'accordo intergovernativo da parte dei Paesi della ECOWAS lo scorso 24 luglio rappresenta uno dei passaggi politici più significativi d…