(2026-08-12). New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit fresh impasse. al-monitor.com By Elwely Elwelly and Parisa HafeziDUBAI, Aug 11 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis reported separate attacks on shipping on Tuesday as prospects for ending the Iran war appeared to dim, with Tehran saying the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed unless Washington accepts its conditions.The attacks, in the Gulf of Oman leading to the strait and at the entrance to the Red Sea — both vital chokepoints for global oil supplies — come as the war shows no signs of ending despite repeated assertions from U.S. President Donald Trump of a deal being imminent.
(2026-08-12). Hormuz Shipping Traffic Falls to One-Week Low Amid Middle East Tensions. moderndiplomacy.eu Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest level in a week on Tuesday as vessel operators continued to avoid the strategically vital waterway amid ongoing hostilities in the Middle East. Kpler data showed that only eight vessels were tracked in the strait on Tuesday, below the 10-day average of around 12 …
(2026-08-12). KHAMENEI PIVOTS-SECRET 6 HOUR MEETING With PEZESHKIAN,PAKISTAN'S MECCA PACT SHAKES EURASIA. thealtworld.com TEHRAN SHAKES THE CHESSBOARD: In this emergency briefing of Transition Protocol, geopolitical analysts Pepe Escobar and Zulfiqar Ali break down exclusive intelligence regarding a secret 6-hour face-to-face summit between Iranian President Pezeshkian and Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Discover how Tehran is restructuring its national security apparatus under IRGC veteran Mohsen Rezaei, resetting negotiation terms with Washington, and asserting operational oversight over the Strait of Hormuz alongside Oman. | Simultaneously, we analyze groundbreaking shifts across Eurasia as Pakistan adopts strategic nuclear ambiguity un…
(2026-08-12). Prof. Dr. Semih Koray: "The threat to Türkiye comes from NATO! Not from Iran and Russia targeted by NATO" unitedworldint.com By Prof. Dr. Semih Koray, President of the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center (DàúNYA-MER) 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 …
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2026-08-12). The Houthis could be first big test for Mecca mutual defense pact. responsiblestatecraft.org When Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed their joint defense agreement in Mecca on August 7, the alliance's first test was already taking shape.A day before the signing, Saudi Arabia was preparing for the possibility of attacks by the Houthis in Yemen alongside threats from Iran-linked groups in Iraq, amid concerns that energy facilities, ports, and airports could be targeted.The new pact establishes a striking principle: an armed attack on any one of the three countries is to be regarded as an attack on all of them. Yet what has been made public does not specify the military obligations that would foll…
(2026-08-12). The Atlantic alliance, the military, the economy, BRICS and Iran: Europe's predicament and potential. unitedworldint.com Teori, monthly theoretical political, geopolitics and international relations analysis magazine from Türkiye, spoke with Pierre Duval, a French journalist, political analyst and contributor to Observateur Continental, about the state of the European economy, US-EU relations, the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the difficulties of Europe's turn towards Asia and the future of Europe. The interview was …
(2026-08-12). Iran's foreign minister reveals millions raised abroad… missile program next? Big hint for US, Gulf. hindustantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says "millions of dollars" in donations raised by Iranians abroad, Shia communities and other supporters were transferred to Iran during and after the U.S.—Israeli war, alongside medical supplies and ambulances, with a new campaign planned to rebuild an 80 percent—destroyed hospital in Andimeshk.
(2026-08-12). Did Sensors On Iranian Drones Help Shoot Down F-15E. twz.com 
Iran used multiple drones to help target the U.S. Air Force
(2026-08-12). Foreign Influence Is Making America's Iran War Harder to End. moderndiplomacy.eu Trump's renewed talks with Tehran expose an uncomfortable reality: once war begins, foreign allies and their domestic networks can raise the political cost of ending it on American terms. President Donald Trump said this week that the United States was having "very good discussions" with Iran, including negotiations that he said lasted an entire day. …
tasnimnews.ir (2026-08-10). Iran Sees Mecca Defense Pact as Sign of Regional Shift
Iran's Foreign Ministry described the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey as a sign of a changing perception among regional states, saying they have realized that security cannot be secured by relying on foreign powers.
(2026-08-12). Trump says Iran options are let Tehran fail economically or them really. al-monitor.com Aug 11 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of being "devious negotiators" in an interview released late on Monday and described some of his current options in the war — "just bop along" and let Tehran fail economically or hit them "really, really hard.""I'm sort of negotiating," Trump told Real America's Voice in a phone interview. "They're very devious negotiators."
(2012-08-26). Naqvi in Tehran to promote 'peace, stability and constructive engagement': FO. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's visit to Tehran was focused on promoting "peace, stability and constructive engagement" among the parties in the region, Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Wednesday. | Naqvi landed in Tehran on Tuesday as part of Pakistan's latest diplomatic push to help end the conflict between Iran and the United States and revive stalled negotiations between the two sides. His visit came as Islamabad sought to use its longstanding ties with Tehran, alongside its relations with Washington, to encourage a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. | Speaking at the weekly pres…
(2026-08-12). Netanyahu's Veto and the Limits of American Power: Is Washington Losing Control? thinktank.pk The latest confrontation between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has exposed a difficult reality at the heart of American power in the Middle East: Washington may possess enormous military, economic and diplomatic leverage over Israel, but leverage only matters when a US president is prepared to use it. The dispute …
(2026-08-12). Medical Academia Faces Continued Censorship Of Discussions On Gaza, Lebanon. popularresistance.org Since the start of the genocide in Gaza, health workers have been among the loudest voices exposing Israel's attacks on healthcare. Nurses, doctors, and other medics warned relentlessly that the systematic destruction of health and life in Palestine is a blueprint for what could follow if occupation authorities are not stopped. They helped mobilize millions around the world — yet they also faced censorship and attempts to discredit them inside their own professional spaces. | Recent experiences by health professionals suggest these are not isolated incidents but part of a coordinated strategy to delegitimiz…
(2026-08-12). Democracy Now! 2026-08-12 Wednesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! 2026-08-12 Wednesday: Headlines for August 12, 2026Gaza Tribunal Co-Chairs MP Jeremy Corbyn, Neve Gordon & Shahd Hammouri on U.K. Complicity in Genocide
(2026-08-12). Trump adds to long history of U.S. abuse of Cuba. strategic-culture.su By Jonathan NG | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | For over a century, U.S. officials have regarded Cuba as a plantation to exploit, rival…
(2026-08-12). Díaz-Canel to young people: You're the generation of Fidel's centennial. radiohc.cu "Consider yourselves the generation of Fidel's centennial and fight with socialist ideals for a better world. Always put humanism before algorithms and solidarity before selfishness. We believe in you," said Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Tuesday at the youth forum of the 1st International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future." | The Cuban leader, accompanied by Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Communist Party of Cuba, attended the session where hundreds of delegates from various countries gathered, who reiterated their commitment to the ideas of the…
(2026-08-12). Puerto Rican youth say: "We're coming back to Cuba" radiohc.cu Camila M. Ortiz Alvarado and María Cristina Lepuce Krauss are two young women from Puerto Rico who first came to Cuba as members of the Juan Rius Rivera Solidarity Brigade, and both are very clear that they will return because the experience and the welcome they received were well worth it.
(2026-08-12). Support for Cuba in the U.S. at Veterans for Peace convention. radiohc.cu Veterans for Peace, a national organization with 150 chapters in the United States, expressed its support for Cuba during its national convention, held in Kansas City, Missouri. | According to a press release, the meeting included several panels, one of them on Latin America, in which Gerry Condon — former president of Veterans for Peace and current member of its board of directors — participated. He spoke about the numerous solidarity delegations organized to visit Nicaragua. | Daniel Kovalik, author of the book "The Plot to Overthrow Venezuela," analyzed the history of US sanctions, regime change at…
(2026-08-12). Sismo en Colombia: 188 muertos, 243 estructuras colapsadas y miles de afectados. cubadebate.cu La Asociación Colombiana de Ciudades Capitales (Asocapitales) informó este martes que el terremoto de magnitud 7,4 con epicentro en el departamento del Chocó, deja un balance preliminar de al menos 188 personas muertas, 1.677 heridas y cinco capitales en alerta roja debido al colapso de 243 estructuras y graves afectaciones en regiones del país.
(2026-08-12). Rusia inaugura su mayor planta solar: Abagaituyskaya aporta 120 MW y reducirá 109 mil toneladas de CO‚ÇÇ al año. cubadebate.cu La planta con capacidad instalada es de 120 megavatios, se construyó cerca de la frontera con China y está equipada con un sistema de seguimiento que aumenta la producción hasta en 25 por ciento, y reducirá las emisiones de CO‚ÇÇ en 109 mil toneladas anuales. Según la nota, el proyecto fue ejecutado por la empresa Unigreen Energy, y se ubica cerca del pueblo de Abagaituy.
(2026-08-12). Tra integrazione e sovranità : il difficile equilibrio del Messico di Sheinbaum. strategic-culture.su La dipendenza economica dagli Stati Uniti impedisce al Messico di scegliere una politica di rottura con Washington. Il governo di Claudia Sheinbaum cerca tuttavia di ampliare i propri margini di autonomia, diversificando le relazioni internazionali e difendendo Cuba dalle pressioni statunitensi. | Segue nostro Per ovvi motivi, la politica estera del Messico di Claudia Sheinbaum non puà≤ essere interpretata attraverso la consueta alter…
(2026-08-12). Realiza Cruz Roja de Vietnam donativo a pueblo de Cuba. cubadebate.cu La presidenta del Comité Central de la Sociedad de la Cruz Roja Do Thi Thu Thao entregó este martes al embajador cubano en Hanoi, Rogelio Polanco, un donativo del pueblo de Vietnam al de Cuba. En la ceremonia en la Embajada de Cuba en Hanoi, Thu Thao aseguró que la entrega se produce dentro del ambiente de hermandad y amistad Vietnam-Cuba.
(2026-08-12). El legado de Gonzalo Estévez: Ciencia, solidaridad y revolución. cubadebate.cu Hoy llorando la certeza de su partida, pasados más de 15 años de aquellas vivencias, entendí que Gonzalo es la revolución cubana, es mi isla querida llena de dignidad, ofrendando lo que se posea para el bien de todos, es la utilidad de la virtud martiana, la solidaridad como opción de vida. Tiempos difíciles si los hay, en esta hora de recuento y de marcha unida, debemos andar unidos, como la plata en las raíces de los andes.
(2026-08-12). Santiago de Cuba evokes Fidel Castro's legacy of solidarity. radiohc.cu The enduring relevance of the solidarity and internationalist thought of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz was the focus of a meeting held in this city dedicated to exploring his legacy, as part of the commemorative activities for the centennial of his birth, on August 13th. | Sponsored by the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), the event brought together academics, historians, students, leaders, and foreign guests to discuss the vision of solidarity, cooperation, and unity among nations developed by the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution. | Filiberto Mourlot, a professor at the Facult…
(2026-08-12). Artemisa activa mecanismo para frenar subida de precios. cubadebate.cu En respuesta a la necesidad de fortalecer los mecanismos de control sobre los precios y contener las prácticas especulativas en beneficio de la población, el Gobernador de Artemisa, Ricardo Concepción Rodríguez, emitió la Resolución 115, disposición legal que limita el margen de ganancia comercial en la provincia.
(2026-08-12). Europa Occidental registró el segundo julio más cálido de la historia. cubadebate.cu La Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM) informó este martes que el mundo y Europa Occidental registraron el segundo julio más cálido de la historia, debido al calor extremo, la sequía persistente y los incendios forestales que afectaron gran parte del hemisferio norte, mientras que fuertes lluvias e inundaciones azotaron otras regiones.
(2026-08-12). Who Actually Controls the Money Meant to Rebuild Gaza? moderndiplomacy.eu On July 30, Gaza's parties signed a disarmament roadmap that Washington called a historic breakthrough, the latest turn in a sequencing fight this outlet has tracked closely for months. But a disarmed Gaza still cannot rebuild itself, and the deeper question sitting underneath every disarmament headline is where the rebuilding money actually goes once it …
(2026-08-12). Palestinian Kiwis, Māori doctor file claim against NZ govt over Gaza spy satellites. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Lawyers for two Palestinian advocates with strong family ties to the Nakba in Gaza and a MƒÅori medical doctor critical of the "colonial violence" in the occupied territories have filed a lawsuit today against New Zealand government support for BlackSky spy satellite launchings from the Rocket Lab site in MƒÅhia. Their lawsuit…
(2026-08-12). Autism and war: Gaza families grapple with destruction and loss. aljazeera.com Continuous bombing disrupts routines, causing sensory shocks and behavioural relapses in Gaza's autistic children.
(2026-08-12). Hundreds dead in Colombia earthquake: Capitalism's latest case of social mass murder. wsws.org Seven weeks after the earthquakes in Venezuela, the world was confronted again with the same scenes across western Colombia: dozens of buildings collapsing, families with children fleeing falling structures, and thousands who have lost their loved ones, their homes and their belongings.
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2026-08-12). Senator Bill Cassidy and the Drama of Republican Capitulation. Act Two. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat ScheerPost Todd Blanche is now Attorney General of the United States. By a vote of 50-49, the Senate confirmed him early in the morning of August 8. His confirmation was assured when, a day earlier, Republican Senator Bill Cassidy went to the Senate floor to deliver his verdict on Blanche's nomination. In a six-minute …
(2026-08-12). 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'.
(2026-08-12). Holy Quran verse viral after El-Sayed wins Michigan US Senate Primary. ummid.com A Holy Quran verse is viral after Dr Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Democratic Primary for US Senate in a close contest Wednesday August 05, 2026.
(2026-08-12). America Itself Has Become Anti-American. scheerpost.com Blake Fleetwood ScheerPost Pundits are fear-mongering that Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan victory is the clearest sign yet that his party's old establishment is under a threatening siege. "In the words of Muhammad Ali, 'We shook up the world,'" El-Sayed proclaimed after the results were in. What the pundits are missing is that almost everything in …
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2026-08-11). EconoScope | Powering AI era: Why China is betting on nuclear energy. ecns.cn The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving a new wave of electricity demand, putting nuclear power back in the spotlight.
(2026-08-12). Ukrainian Drone Commander Says US and NATO Funding Needed To Escalate Drone War in Crimea. news.antiwar.com On Monday, Maj. Robert "Magyar" Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, was profiled by Hannah Arhirova in The Associated Press. While Brovdi emphasized the strategic importance of conducting deep drone strikes within Russia, this summer he has been focused closer to home. Since June, Brovdi has been tasked with waging an escalated drone offensive …
(2026-08-11). Shanghai pilots AI-powered weight management program for children. ecns.cn Shanghai is piloting a new approach to weight management for children and adolescents, combining artificial intelligence, targeted health education and multidisciplinary medical care.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). Property service supermarket in Northeast China offers tailored services for communities. ecns.cn A "property service supermarket" in Changchun, Jilin Province, has brought more flexible property services to 39 old residential communities covering 245 buildings.
(2026-08-12). The Strait of Fire: How Hormuz is destabilizing the oil monarchies. strategic-culture.su With Iran demanding yuan for passage, the Gulf's financial model is on fire. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Everyone, stop — thi…
(2026-08-12). Philadelphia's 'portal' is leaving City Hall, searching for a new home. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Organizers say an art installation connecting cities around the world through a live video feed is preparing to leave Philadelphia's City Hall. | The final day to see the "portal" at City Hall will be Oct. 31 after the city was unable to extend the permit for the project. | "The city is unfortunately not able to extend the permit, that's why we need to relocate," said the Portals Organization in an email response. | The tourist attraction connects Philadelphia with cities ar…
(2026-08-12). First Came Flock Cameras; Now Local Cops Want Autonomous Drones. popularresistance.org Police in cities across the U.S. are rolling out a pro-drone PR blitz as hundreds of local police departments prepare to deploy autonomous, AI-driven surveillance drones. The drones are capable of following a single vehicle across an entire city, capturing footage through apartment windows, and generally recording daily life from the sky without being noticed. | As of February, more than 1,000 law enforcement and public safety agencies had received waivers from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate autonomous surveillance drones as part of so-called "drone-as-first-responder" (DFR) programs, accord…
(2026-08-12). Die BND-Reform als Kriegsgrund. Wie gefà§hrlich sind die Plà§ne zur Ausweitung der Befugnisse der deutschen Nachrichtendienste? strategic-culture.su Die deutschen Geheimdienste sollen mehr Befugnisse erhalten. Mit dieser Forderung traten fast zeitgleich der CSU-Landesgruppenchef Alexander Dobrindt und der Vorsitzende des Parlamentarischen Kontrollgremiums des Bundestages, Marc Henrichmann, an die àñffentlichkeit. Das Bundeskabinett will die Reform der Nachrichtendienste schon heute am Mittwoch auf den Weg bringen. | Diese Nachricht schlug hohe Wellen und là∂ste in Russland eine sofortige Reaktion aus. In den russischen Medien konzentrierte man sich vor allem auf die àÑuàüerungen von Henrichmann, da Dobrindt àºber eine Erweiterung…
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-12). Family members outraged over unbearable conditions on aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. wsws.org Family members are reporting that living conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier—which had been at sea for a record 208 days—are deteriorating and becoming unbearable for 5,000 sailors and Marines deployed to the Arabian Sea in the US war against Iran.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-12). The Segal State 2 the mask, the children, the money and the answer. asiapacificreport.nz How Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese built an unelected censorship apparatus for Jillian Segal without a vote, a bill or a debate, while the Coalition demanded more was covered in Part One. It ended with a question polite Australia refuses to ask. Today, in Part Two is the answer. Andrew Brown reports for Michael West…
(2026-08-12). The sentencing of Bogdan Syrotiuk and the fraud of the "war for democracy" in Ukraine. wsws.org Not one major Western news outlet has reported the 15-year sentence against the Ukrainian antiwar socialist.
(2026-08-12). China to dispatch 49th naval escort taskforce to Gulf of Aden. ecns.cn China will send its 49th naval escort taskforce to the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia in mid August, the Ministry of National Defense announced.
(2026-08-12). Some things are just plain wrong. onlineopinion.com.au The Commission spent almost no time asking why universities find it difficult to say that some behaviours and ideas are just plain wrong.
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2026-08-12). Cherry-Picking Met Office Drops Declining Wind Speed Chapter From Its Latest Annual Climate Report. wattsupwiththat.com Needless to say, the Met Office owes the paying public an explanation for its extraordinary behaviour in failing to update such important climate data.
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2026-08-12). 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). An assessment of the decade of socialist revolution and the tasks of the Socialist Equality Party. wsws.org We are publishing here the opening report to the Ninth Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US), given by David North, the national chairman of the SEP. The congress was held from August 2 to August 7, 2026.
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2026-08-12). Chinese supermarket chain Pang Dong Lai to close flagship store over rental dispute. ecns.cn Regional supermarket chain Pang Dong Lai will close its flagship branch in Xuchang, Henan Province, in December 2026 after a rental dispute, founder Yu Donglai announced Sunday.
(2026-08-12). FII10 Riyadh: How Saudi Arabia Is Turning Investment Into a Global Power Strategy. thinktank.pk Riyadh is preparing to host one of the most significant editions yet of the Future Investment Initiative as Saudi Arabia seeks to transform its economic ambitions into a lasting global legacy. The tenth edition of the Future Investment Initiative, known as FII10, will take place from October 26 to 29, 2026, at the King Abdulaziz …
(2026-08-12). Colombia earthquake death toll hits 254, with thousands left homeless. geo.tv Rescuers search for survivors at the site of a collapsed building, following an earthquake, in Pereira, Colombia, August 11, 2026. — ReutersPereira records 101 deaths, while 95 people killed in Cali.Rescuers search rubble using cranes, excavators and their bare hands.Nearly 100…
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-12). Trump-Linked Oil Firm To Drill In Greenland Without Permission. popularresistance.org Greenland Energy, a US oil company established last year with ties to President Donald Trump, recently unloaded drilling equipment on Greenland's eastern coast without securing permission from local authorities, The Guardian reported on 8 August. | Greenland's Department of Industry and Minerals issued a "strong warning" that it had authorized neither the shipment nor its arrival on shore, stating that every logistical step tied to the project must be cleared in advance by the mineral resources authority. | Residents of the thinly populated Jameson Land region had watched a tug haul a barge toward the coast and o…
(2026-08-12). Bus driver stops just before landslide hits road, saving five passengers. ecns.cn A minibus driver in central China's Hubei Province brought his vehicle to an emergency stop moments before rocks and broken bamboo suddenly crashed onto the road ahead, as he heroically kept all five passengers on board safe.
(2026-08-12). FIM MotoMini China 2026 selects final Chinese qualifiers. ecns.cn The 2026 FIM MotoMini China Grand Final concluded Sunday at Conghua International Racetrack in Guangzhou, crowning champions across all categories and confirming China's qualifiers for the world final in Spain.
(2026-08-12). Viral 'Journey to the West' livestream turns classic tale into workplace comedy. ecns.cn A grassroots livestream in Shouguang, Shandong Province, has gone viral by recasting Journey to the West as a workplace comedy, drawing up to 400,000 concurrent viewers.
(2026-08-12). How ICE Subcontracts Its Anti-Immigrant Terror To Local Police. popularresistance.org A new study, "Agents of Chaos and Cruelty," has been released by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in the aftermath of the recent killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas and Joan Durán Guerrero in Maine. This new report details the racial profiling, threats, and excessive force in ICE's operations during Trump's second term as president. | The authors found a pattern of misconduct in state after state, in both cities with massive enforcement surges like Minneapolis and in communities that never saw significant federal law enforcement deployment.
(2026-08-12). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-12). The Intercept Sues Trump for Selling Premium Access to Truth Social Announcements. theintercept.com A lawsuit filed with the Freedom of the Press Foundation argues the president is restricting First Amendment-protected information in a scheme to enrich himself.
(2012-08-26). PTI cannot distance itself from worker who attacked security forces: Talal Chaudhry. tribune.com.pk 
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership could not distance itself from a party worker who attacked security forces, arguing that political leaders had a responsibility to examine how their supporters were "trained" and what ideas had been instilled in their minds. | The worker being referred to was identified as Muhammad Hussain, who allegedly opened fire on security forces on Mall Road in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, injuring a patrolling officer before he was killed in retaliatory firing, according to police. | The Rawalpindi police said Hussain bel…
(2026-08-12). 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). Taliban have barred 2.4 million Afghan girls from school since 2021, UNESCO says. al-monitor.com PARIS/KABUL, Aug 11 (Reuters) – The Taliban have barred an estimated 2.4 million Afghan girls from secondary education since they regained power in Afghanistan in 2021, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization said on Tuesday.The Taliban are preparing to mark the fifth anniversary of their return to power this week, as some nations expand ties with the government despite deepening human rights concerns among watchdogs.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-12). Cristiano Ronaldo announces marriage to Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal. aljazeera.com Football's most famous current player wed his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez after a decade together.
(2026-08-12). Student protests against the far-right in Australia: The fight against One Nation is a fight against the Labor government and capitalism! wsws.org The rise of the far-right One Nation party is the result above all of the pro-business policies of Labor and the union bureaucracy and can only be fought by building a socialist movement of the working class.
(2026-08-12). Putin's FSB caught every one Zelensky sent to blow up Russian fuel sites? Major blow to Kyiv intel. hindustantimes.com Russia says its security agencies have thwarted dozens of alleged Ukrainian sabotage and terrorism plots in 2026, including attacks targeting transport, fuel and energy infrastructure. Russian officials claim 66 bombings and arson attacks were prevented and 150 people detained, while accusing Ukrainian security services of recruiting Russian citizens and using upgraded drones.
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2026-08-12). How the Egypt-Ethiopia feud could upend Trump's plans in Africa. responsiblestatecraft.org On July 19, President Donald Trump's top Africa adviser, Massad Boulos, held a
(2026-08-12). Shenzhen in global spotlight, opening new Asia-Pacific chapter. ecns.cn When China hosts the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen this November, delegates will gather in a city that has become one of the country's leading centers for emerging industries. It will be China's third time hosting the event, following Shanghai in 2001 and Beijing in 2014.
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-12). BRICS Culture Working Group meeting begins in Bhopal. ummid.com The four-day BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), Culture Working Group meeting began in Bhopal on Wednesday August 05, 2026 with discussions revolving on initiatives to advance cultural cooperation on the inaugural day.
(2026-08-12). At least 15 dead, dozens missing as ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe. aljazeera.com Zimbabwe's Civil Protection Unit says the ferry was carrying more than its capacity of 90 people when it capsized.
(2026-08-12). Gen Z visitors explore Guizhou's path to global markets. ecns.cn In Jiangkou County, Tongren, stands what local authorities describe as the world's largest single-site matcha refining facility. Fully automated production lines process the finely ground green tea for consumers at home and abroad.
(2026-08-12). China allocates about $26 million in emergency disaster relief. ecns.cn China has allocated 180 million yuan (about $26.52 million) in emergency disaster relief funds as heavy rains brought by Typhoon Dolphin triggered flooding in eastern provinces while drought conditions worsened in the northwest.
(2026-08-12). Scheduled China-Europe freight trains cut travel time by over 30%. ecns.cn A fully scheduled China-Europe freight train departed Zhengzhou, Henan Province, on Saturday bound for Hamburg, Germany, cutting transit time by more than 30%.
(2026-08-12). Pogba suffers new injury setback with Monaco future now in doubt. aljazeera.com Former France and Manchester United star Paul Pogba suffers latest injury setback, sparking rumours about Monaco future.
(2026-08-12). 'Islamic NATO' already showing cracks? Houthi missile hit ship in Bab al-Mandeb, Pakistanis killed. hindustantimes.com Fresh tensions are rising in the Red Sea after a vessel was reportedly struck by a projectile off Yemen's Al Mokha coast. Yemeni officials have blamed the Houthis, while reports say three crew members were killed. The Houthis have not claimed responsibility, as maritime attacks threaten to further escalate the Saudi-Yemen conflict.
(2026-08-12). Taiwan's Foxconn reports 35 percent rise in profit on AI demand. aljazeera.com World's largest contract electronics maker forecasts strong growth in 2026 amid AI boom.
(2026-08-12). Iraq between Occupation and Sovereignty, as US Troops Depart. juancole.com Tulsa, OK (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — "It's ironic how I am writing you an email when you taught me how to write one!… You played a huge role in my learning process. Many teachers did not understand how my brain works…you saw me struggle with SAT words and u told me to make comics and write stories. I feel like the way you knew my strength and helped me incorporate it with my learning process was amazing!… I was very young and traumatized from war so I could not express myself, only through art, and you were very supportive." | The above is from a 2025 email exchange with Lara*, a Kurdish…
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-12). UP NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Registration Starts, Last Date Aug 12. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started through its official website 'upneet.gov.in' from today i.e. Friday August 07, 2026 Online Registration for the First Round of Counselling for students seeking admission in First Year MBBS (Medical) and BDS (Dental) for the year 2026-27 in Government/Private colleges.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-12). Chinese Trade to Europe via Russia: What Is Beijing's Hidden Strategic Game? thinktank.pk China's expanding trade routes to Europe through Russia are being presented increasingly as a practical response to global shipping disruptions. Faster rail connections, rising freight volumes and the search for alternative routes around troubled maritime corridors all make the Eurasian land bridge commercially attractive. But behind the language of connectivity and "mutual benefit" lies a …
(2026-08-12). Trade Unionists Launch Solidarity Organization With Filipino Labor Movement. popularresistance.org Los Angeles, CA — On Sunday, July 26, over 100 activists from different organizations came together to celebrate the launch of Bulosan — a network fighting for the labor movement in the United States and international solidarity with unions and workers in the Philippines. | "The core of our organization is made up of union organizers and workers who understand the importance of building genuine trade unions, building solidarity between workers in the Philippines and workers in southern California, and organizing overseas Filipino workers to contribute to the struggle back home.
(2026-08-12). Turkish parliament passes law on Kurdish PKK disarmament. wsws.org The Turkish parliament passed a law on the PKK's surrender. The near-unanimity of Turkish and Kurdish parties alike expresses not a turn toward peace but the ruling elite closing ranks, as it is integrated ever more deeply into the US-led war across the Middle East.
(2026-08-12). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-11). 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). 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.
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2026-08-12). Free village swimming pool becomes summer hotspot for children in east China. ecns.cn A roughly 600-square-meter swimming pool in Haoling Village, Yingtan City, east China's Jiangxi Province, has become a favorite summer destination for children from nearby villages.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-12). MEC says women's fight for dignity remains unfinished. sanews.gov.za MEC says women's fight for dignity remains unfinished | The struggle for South African women's freedom stretches far beyond the historic 1956 march to the Union Buildings, with the story of Sarah Baartman offering a stark reminder of the colonial violence and dehumanisation from which women had to be liberated, Eastern Cape MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Nonkqubela Pieters says. | Speaking at the Eastern Cape leg of the Milestones of Freedom programme during Women's Month, Pieters placed Baartman's story at the centre of the country's long journey towards women's emancipation, arg…
(2026-08-12). US military operations killed 153 civilians in 2025, official says, citing Pentagon assessment. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Idrees AliWASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) РU.S. military operations in 2025 killed 153 civilians and wounded 243, a U.S. official said on Tuesday, citing Pentagon assessments.This compares with a Pentagon assessment that two civilians were killed and two were injured by U.S. military operations in 2024. Here are details: • A Pentagon report submitted to the U.S. Congress and published by U.S. media said that all the death and injury tolls against civilians recorded in 2025 were due to three U.S. strikes in Yemen.
(2026-08-12). Hunger strike against inhumane conditions, forced labor and torture in Ukrainian prisons. wsws.org The horrific conditions in Ukrainian prisons, which resemble those in concentration camps, underscore the urgency of the fight for the freedom of Bogdan Syrotiuk, and all other political prisoners.
(2026-08-11). Gen Z Russian teacher decodes China for his students using AI short drama. ecns.cn By drawing on the fast-paced and engaging format of short videos, he helps students understand grammar and vocabulary in a more accessible and memorable way.
(2026-08-12). Zambia's president rallies for second term ahead of election. aljazeera.com Zambia's president rallies for second term ahead of election…
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-12). Europe's summer is a preview of what's coming. mronline.org 
Every year, we are told the latest summer of climate disaster will finally be a wake-up call.
(2026-08-12). Trump cuts childhood vaccine schedule and turns the Justice Department on states that require shots. wsws.org The order writes into national policy the schedule Kennedy's purged advisory committee produced, and turns federal litigation and funding against the five states that still require immunization for school entry.
(2026-08-12). 2026 Wuzhen Theatre Festival to open in October. ecns.cn This year's festival will be held under the theme "Serene Transcendence," a phrase drawn from The Book of Jin that evokes a sense of inner calm and lofty aspiration. Organizers said the theme reflects the festival's commitment to staying true to the original spirit of theatrical creation.
(2026-08-12). Rybakina defeats Osaka, advances to Canadian Open semifinals to play Gauff. aljazeera.com Elena Rybakina stages a huge comeback to beat Naomi Osaka and will now play Coco Gauff for a place in the final.
(2026-08-12). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-12). The Generation That Stopped Waiting: South Asia's Arab Spring? unitedworldint.com By Dure Akram For quite some time, a sequence of images has begun to define South Asian politics. Young Sri Lankans wandering through a presidential residence that had once seemed untouchable. Bangladeshi students carrying coffins through Dhaka after their classmates were killed. Teenagers in Kathmandu filming themselves outside parliament while a government tried to shut …
(2026-08-12). D.C. Under Siege: One Year of Military Occupation. scheerpost.com Olivia DiNucci One year ago, the Trump administration brought 800 National Guard troops to occupy the streets of Washington, D.C., part of the "Safe and Beautiful Task Force." There are now approximately 5,000 troops from 15 states deployed here, with some officially moved in and set to stay through 2029. This does not include the …
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-12). Wisconsin race tight: Key takeaways from US primary election results. aljazeera.com Trump-backed candidates both win and lose: Results from Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina and Alabama.
(2026-08-12). Cristiano Ronaldo marries longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in intimate ceremony. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have officially got married in a private ceremony in Portugal, ending years of speculation about their relationship status. The couple confirmed the wedding by sharing a simple photo of their wedding rings. | The 41-year-old Portugal and Al Nassr star and 32-year-old Argentine-Spanish model Rodriguez tied the knot in a civil ceremony in Cascais on August 11. Their five children were also present at the ceremony. The couple later posted a picture showing their hands with wedding rings, confirming the marriage. | WEDDING RUMOURS CREATED CONFUSION | Before the…
(2026-08-12). Mural Arts Philadelphia's new leader is Emily Mello, succeeding Jane Golden. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Mural Arts Philadelphia has a new leader. | Emily Mello will take over as executive director on Sept. 1, replacing founding director Jane Golden, who launched the public art organization 42 years ago. | Mello has a long list of credentials in the museum world, spanning two decades. She held leadership roles in education and public engagement departments at institutions such as the New Museum in New York City, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and the Pérez Art Museum Mi…
(2026-08-12). Northeast China jellyfish industry expands global reach. ecns.cn Yingkou, a coastal city in northeast China's Liaoning Province, has developed a global jellyfish industry chain, with its products exported to more than 30 countries and regions.
(2026-08-12). Car bomb kills Haftar intel chief in eastern Libya. al-monitor.com The head of military intelligence for the Libyan National Army (LNA), which controls the east and parts of southern Libya, has been killed in a car bombing, the army said in a statement Tuesday. | Fawzi al-Mansouri was assassinated on Monday when an explosive stuck to his car detonated as he was leaving a local mosque at night, the statement said.
(2026-08-12). High-tech and high-value goods power exports. ecns.cn China's growth in exports is being reshaped by a structural upgrade in mechanical and electrical products, with economists and exporters saying that high-tech, green and high-value goods are emerging as new engines of growth amid rising global trade barriers and supply chain uncertainties.
(2026-08-12). Clacton by-election: Farage may win the town, but can he win the country? aljazeera.com Reform UK leader is set to claim victory over the seaside town that adores him, but the party's popularity is in doubt.
(2026-08-12). Is Climate Diplomacy Becoming National Security Policy? moderndiplomacy.eu Over the last few years, there has been a significant change in how governments conceptualise and approach climate change. Climate change was previously seen as an environmental problem, and as a quandary that existed in a separate, often subordinate, sphere to traditional policy concerns. Diplomacy under the old climate frame was centred upon emissions reductions, …
(2026-08-12). Ambassador AKAMATSU Shuichi Puts People at the Heart of Japan-Pakistan Cooperation. thinktank.pk In an increasingly competitive global environment, nations are discovering that their greatest long-term asset is not infrastructure alone, but the people who can build, manage and transform institutions. Japan's latest contribution to Pakistan reflects precisely this philosophy. The Government of Japan has extended grant aid worth •350 million (350 million Japanese Yen) for the implementation …
(2026-08-12). Vehicle crossings at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Zhuhai port exceed 25 million. ecns.cn The cumulative number of vehicles entering and leaving China through the Zhuhai port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge surpassed 25 million as of Aug. 10, according to data released by Gongbei Customs on Tuesday.
(2026-08-12). One year on, our nation's capital is still under military occupation. peoplesworld.org 
A year ago this week, National Guard troops rolled into Washington under orders from Donald Trump, who invoked crime rates that were actually at 30-year lows to justify putting soldiers on street corners in the capital of a country that has historically refused military rule at home. Twelve months later, the "temporary" deployment has become …
(2026-08-12). SC initiates contempt proceedings against BJP govt in Madhya Pradesh. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Wednesday August 05, 2026 initiated contempt proceedings against the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh over its decision to halt the Bhopal Municipal Corporation's sealing drive to clear illegal commercial establishments operating from residential areas.
(2026-08-12). Israeli government accused of complicity as settlers demolish Jericho homes. aljazeera.com Israeli settlers demolish homes in village, leaving rubble and fear among displaced Palestinian families in Jericho.
(2026-08-12). 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).
(2026-08-12). Pacific media figures pay tribute to Solomons legend George Atkin. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific reporters Tributes have flowed in for the renowned Solomon Islands journalist George Atkin, who has died. As well as being a former correspondent for the then-RNZ International and ABC Pacific, Atkin was a leading figure in journalism in Solomon Islands and in the Pacific Islands region. He was the first president of the…
(2026-08-12). China, Indonesia to conduct joint naval exercise east of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn Chinese and Indonesian naval forces will conduct a joint navigation exercise in waters east of China's Taiwan Island in mid-August, China's Ministry of National Defense announced on Tuesday.
(2026-08-12). For $32, tourists can star in their own short drama at Hengdian World Studios. ecns.cn Tourists visiting Hengdian World Studios in east China's Zhejiang Province can now step in front of the camera and play the lead in a vertical-format short drama for 218 yuan ($32), as a newly launched filming experience proves popular with young visitors.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-12). How Yogi Govt in UP Turned Taxpayers' Money into Political PR Machine. ummid.com The Uttar Pradesh government's reported expenditure of ‚Çπ6,811.94 crore on advertisements over eight years is not merely a financial statistic it is a stark indictment of misplaced priorities and the growing use of public money for political image-building.
(2026-08-12). Rational Choice and G20: The Renewable Energy Implementation Ambiguity. moderndiplomacy.eu Renewable energy became an essential issue in G20 meetings due to the reality of climate change in recent decades. The campaign of the energy transition is one of the efforts to change energy resources from fossil fuel and coal to renewable energy by utilizing natural resources. Based on natural energy, which is solar, wind, geothermal, …
(2026-08-12). "She Seems So Normal to Me" : Cassandra Neyenesch on Writing a Woman on the Verge. publicbooks.org "I had never seen a narrative about an older woman and a younger man that was just a real relationship where they love talking to each other."
(2026-08-12). Cambridge chief calls plagiarism case 'an aberration'. geo.tv Professor Jason Arday receives his degree after graduating in Education Studies from St. Mary's University in London. — St Mary's University website
(2026-08-12). Turkey's Fidan heads to Libya as US-backed unification push gathers pace. al-monitor.com The Turkish foreign minister will hold talks in both Tripoli and Benghazi as Ankara seeks to preserve its military, maritime, energy and commercial interests while Washington pushes Libya's rival camps toward a power-sharing arrangement.
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2026-08-12). What Baghdad visit reveals about post-war dilemma. al-monitor.com The Quds Force commander's Baghdad visit is occurring as Iran faced difficult choices in Iraq where the government is moving to bring powerful armed groups under state control after the recent war.
(2026-08-12). Guangxi lion dance team wins top prize at Vietnam event. ecns.cn A lion dance team from Hezhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, won the championship at the International Lion, Dragon, and Unicorn Dance Festival in Vietnam.
(2026-08-12). China's hydrogen production capacity tops 51 million tonnes, renewable capacity doubles. ecns.cn China's annual hydrogen production capacity exceeded 51 million metric tons by the end of 2025, up about 1.4% from a year earlier, while actual output rose 7.3% to more than 39 million metric tons , according to a report released Tuesday by the National Energy Administration.
(2026-08-12). Oil and Gold Rise as Geopolitical Tensions Mount Ahead of US CPI. moderndiplomacy.eu Oil and gold prices climbed on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions intensified ahead of key U.S. inflation data, while investors assessed the potential impact on Federal Reserve interest rate policy. U.S. crude rose 0.61% to $83.71 a barrel, while Brent crude gained 0.62% to $89.46, extending its rally to a sixth consecutive session. Both benchmarks settled …
(2026-08-12). Australian air traffic control crisis deepens with 2 near misses at Sydney airport. wsws.org The narrowly averted collisions came amid longstanding air traffic controller shortages, which are also causing frequent flight delays.
(2026-08-12). Russia appoints former CJI DY Chandrachud as arbitrator for legal battle with Ukrainian bank. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Russia has appointed former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud as its arbitrator in an investment treaty dispute brought by Ukrainian state-owned bank Oschadbank. | The case is attributed to the war between Russia and Ukraine and the claimed impact of military operations on the bank's operations.The case is being heard under the 1998 Russia-Ukraine bilateral investment treaty. Oschadbank's claim is reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars. | Three-member tribunal | The arbitration panel will have three members. Dyala Jimenez, a Costa Rican arbitrator and former trade minister, wil…
(2026-08-12). Hot Take | More than candy: Why White Rabbit's iconic wrapper is going viral. ecns.cn A post on X describing the wrapper of a Chinese milk candy as a "masterstroke of graphic design" has gone viral, garnering about 6 million views and 260,000 likes.ape.
(2026-08-12). Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University alleging discrimination. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) РA group of current and former Palestinian students and staff have sued Columbia University, alleging discriminatory treatment by the school against its Palestinian community since late 2023, according to a court filing in New York.• The lawsuit said the university failed to protect its Palestinian members from harassment and targeted them through what it cast as "unfair and biased disciplinary hearings."
(2026-08-12). Smart Budgeting for Family Fun Activities. moguldom.com 
Creating lasting memories with your family doesn't have to break the bank. With a little planning and some creative thinking, you can fill your calendar with fun activities that delight your kids without derailing your financial goals. Smart budgeting for family fun means being intentional with your money and making sure every dollar spent on …
(2026-08-12). Australia: Albanese government prepares to ram through brutal attack on the disabled. wsws.org The bipartisan assault rides roughshod over deep-seated opposition from NDIS participants and their families, disability experts, health and welfare workers and even recent warnings from the government-funded Human Rights Commission.
(2026-08-12). CIA Whistleblower Alleges Officials Manipulated COVID-19 Origins Assessment. scheerpost.com Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern highlights explosive testimony from a subpoenaed CIA whistleblower, who alleges that agency managers—along with then—Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines—overruled the judgments of career scientists. Drawing on direct professional experience, the whistleblower describes how intelligence can be reshaped from above when honest analysis conflicts with the preferred political narrative. A …
(2026-08-12). Ford brings K-9 units into Michigan Assembly, as UAW-backed surveillance regime intensifies. wsws.org The UAW is helping implement a police state style atmosphere in US auto plants, with intrusive searches and zero-tolerance discipline spreading.
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-12). China's e-commerce logistics index edges down in July. ecns.cn China's e-commerce logistics index fell 0.2 points from June to 111.2 in July, as major online promotions ended and demand returned to normal levels, the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing said Tuesday.
(2026-08-12). IRGC chief Qaani reportedly in Iraq ahead of militia deadline. al-monitor.com Esmail Qaani, who heads the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force, has been heavily involved in Iran's relations with Iraqi militias.
(2026-08-12). Inside The Nearly 5-Month Labor Lockout At An Indiana Refinery. popularresistance.org For the last four months, the Skalkas, Pleitner, and approximately 800 other workers represented by United Steelworkers Local 7-1, or USW, have been locked out of the refinery without pay and with no clear indication of when they'll return to work. | Unlike strikes, in which unionized workers advocate for themselves by refusing to work, lockouts are employer-initiated. During a lockout, management can prevent workers from returning to their jobs to withhold wages. Lockouts are generally seen as a hardline tactic during labor disputes and tend to be rare, especially in the refining business, which requires continu…
(2026-08-12). 'Protect our Christian heritage': Italian and Danish PMs rally Europe against mass migration. strategic-culture.su By Tamás ORBàÅN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Italy's conservative prime minister and Denmark's centre-left leader said tighter…
(2026-08-12). Trump says his plane faced in secret flight change. al-monitor.com By Bo EricksonWASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he secretly switched planes in Turkey last month at the direction of the U.S. Secret Service, but that the plane he ultimately flew on was still more vulnerable than Air Force One.Following a NATO summit in Ankara, Trump was transferred from Air Force One to a military plane via a catering truck in an extraordinary deception prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, U.S. media reported.
(2026-08-12). Congress Has A Responsibility To Reverse Water Crisis It Caused In Puerto Rico. popularresistance.org The air in Puerto Rico is thick with the vibrant, unmistakable rhythm of life. Parrots cut bright streaks across the sky from roof to roof, and iguanas bask lazily on the grass. But the more telling sounds of daily life are the water trucks lumbering through neighborhoods‚Äâ—‚Äâor the hollow, dry hiss of household pipes when the taps give out yet again. | Nearly nine years after Hurricane Maria tore through the island, a dangerous myth persists: that Puerto Rico's ongoing humanitarian crisis is a failure of local resilience or an unavoidable consequence of climate change. T…
(2026-08-12). Rahul Gandhi Joins War Against E20 Petrol. ummid.com After months of lull, Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi finally joined the war against E20 Petrol, announcing to take the matter on a massive scale in the upcoming days.
(2026-08-12). Mamdani fires Haitian workers after Trump administration revokes their legal status. wsws.org In announcing the termination of Haitian municipal workers after Homeland Security stripped Temporary Protected Status from some 350,000 Haitians in the US, New York Mayor Mamdani revealed his DSA administration to be an instrument of the capitalist state.
(2026-08-12). Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Counselling Begins; Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has started through its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' Online Registration for NEET UG 2026 Counselling conducted for Admission in Health Science Courses Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS).
(2026-08-12). HIROSHIMA 81: The looming risk of nuclear disaster. mronline.org 
Despite the heroic struggle of the people of Hiroshima, 81 years ago today, and of Nagasaki, the horrors of 1945 have too often been forgotten or ignored, says Peter Kuznick.
(2026-08-12). Climate Blame Game: Global Central Planning Needed? wattsupwiththat.com "Buyer beware. The smartest guys in the room, the expert planners, the government-enabled Lords of the (political) marketplace, want to demote you."
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-12). Why Are European Banks, Japan's Bonds and Populism Shaping Markets? moderndiplomacy.eu This week's market headlines have been dominated by Gulf tensions, inflation, bond market concerns and renewed political pressure on the Federal Reserve. But beneath those developments, investors are watching three broader trends: the surprising strength of European bank stocks, Japanese investors shifting toward European government bonds, and growing concerns over the economic consequences of populist …
(2026-08-12). secret plane swap triggers questions and confusion. al-monitor.com Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that he secretly switched planes because of a threat to his life, after the Washington Post revealed the US president was smuggled out of Air Force One to a different aircraft on a catering truck. | "They wanted me to go in a different flight, a different plane ⚪ equal safety, but they wanted me to do it, so I do it. I do what they say," Trump told reporters during a gaggle.
(2026-08-12). Solemn anniversaries: the UN Refugee Convention turns 75. onlineopinion.com.au At 75, the Refugee Convention remains a noble promise, increasingly observed in the breach rather than the observance.
(2026-08-12). Octopus Energy: Don't use electricity during solar eclipse. wattsupwiththat.com From NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT By Paul Homewood h/t Ian Magness Meanwhile, let's all switch on our washing machines tomorrow night! Britain's biggest energy supplier is urging…
(2026-08-12). Sussex County's Georgetown council votes in favor of starting repeal process to cottage housing zoning code. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? More than eight months after a residential zoning amendment was passed, the Georgetown Town Council is going back to the drawing board. The council on Monday voted in favor of starting the repeal process for Under the ordinance, which was adopted in December, the town's zoning regul…
(2026-08-12). 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?
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2026-08-12). 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!
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-12). South Philly's youth dragon boat team heads to world championships in Taiwan. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? On a recent afternoon, the sun glints off the Schuylkill River as Discovery Pathways Youth Dragon Boat Team glides through the water, paddles cutting through the thick, humid air while they push off from the deck. | "Whose boat?" yells Thao Oo, 18, from the bow. | "Our boat!" respond the other nine paddlers. | The team of teenagers from low-income, predominantly immigrant and refugee families focuses on technique and rhythm during one of their final practices before they fly…
(2026-08-12). Guangzhou hospital launches art and humanities healing center. ecns.cn The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, unveiled an Art and Humanities Healing Center on Monday.
(2026-08-12). Lebanon ends executions: Where does the death penalty still exist in 2026? aljazeera.com Three-quarters of the world has abolished the death penalty in law or in practice, according to Amnesty International.
(2026-08-12). U.S. Must Fuse Missile Warning And Defense To Defeat Future Threats: SPACECOM Deputy Commander. twz.com 
The U.S. needs to change the way it tracks and defends against future missile threats, the "Historically, if you start from the high end here, missile defense and missile warning were operating o…
(2026-08-11). Trump administration lifts curbs on TikTok use on U.S. government devices. ecns.cn The Trump administration has lifted restrictions on the use of TikTok on federal government devices, saying the short-video app no longer poses a national security threat following the restructuring of its U.S. operations.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). Guangdong power load hits record high amid prolonged heatwave. ecns.cn Guangdong Province's power load reached a record 175.7 million kilowatts at 1: 47 p.m. on Tuesday, the fourth time this year that the provincial grid has set a new high, according to Guangdong Power Grid under China Southern Power Grid (CSG).
(2026-08-12). Our Wars on Each Other and our War on the Planet. juancole.com (
(2026-08-12). New Campaign Targets The Wealthy's Increasing Use Of Private Jets. popularresistance.org As the climate crisis ravages the planet with wildfires, droughts and floods, the wealthy are using private jets, which spew carbon into the atmosphere, more and more frequently. Not only does this exacerbate the climate crisis, but it is putting a strain on air travel infrastructure. Through a powerful private jet lobby, the cost of private air travel has been shifted to those who use commercial airlines and taxpayers. Chuck Collins of the Program on Inequality and the Common Good at the Institute for Policy Studies, which recently launched its Tax Private Jet campaign, speaks with Clearing the FOG about the man…
(2026-08-12). US-Japan yen intervention unravelling. wsws.org Half the gains in the value of the yen after joint US-Japan action were wiped out when trading began this week.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2026-08-12). US War on Iran Is Devastating for Women Who Want Life and Freedom. juancole.com Iran's January protests were a "bloodbath," Nasrin Sotoudeh
(2026-08-12). Italy: Fire at working class housing occupation exposes Rome's housing crisis. wsws.org Meloni's crackdown on the Spin Time Labs building is part of a coordinated "law and order" legislative campaign designed to systematically dismantle Italy's squatter networks and prioritize private property rights.
(2026-08-12). Yunnan's fresh fungi export grows 24.7% in Jan.-July. ecns.cn Yunnan Province exported 1,857.1 metric tons of edible fungi to 26 countries and regions, including Japan, Germany and Vietnam, in the first seven months of this year, up 24.7% year on year, according to Kunming Customs.
(2026-08-12). Memories of fallen 1976 heroes live on, says Morolong. sanews.gov.za Memories of fallen 1976 heroes live on, says Morolong | Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has paid tribute to the young people who lost their lives in the struggle against apartheid, saying their sacrifices will not be forgotten. | Speaking during the Western Cape leg of the Milestones of Freedom campaign in Cape Town on Tuesday, Morolong said the memories of those who gave their lives for freedom would live on for generations to come. | The campaign brings together communities, government and young people to reflect on South Africa's liberation history and commemorate the sacrifices that paved the…
(2026-08-12). Trump says his decoy plane faced 'greater risk' in secret flight change. aljazeera.com The swap, which happened after the NATO summit on July 8, wasn't disclosed until this week.
(2026-08-12). Momo and the Time Thieves Review — Kids' Fantasy Jaunt Sticks the Boot Into Capitalism. portside.org Momo and the Time Thieves Review — Kids' Fantasy Jaunt Sticks the Boot Into Capitalism |
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2026-08-12). Joe Biden Should Be Dying Of Cancer In The Hague. thealtworld.com Joe Biden's cancer is moving into the advanced stages, according to the former president's son Hunter. | AP "Former U.S. President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues, his son Hunter said in an interview. | "In a wide-ranging interview with the BBC broadcast late on Friday, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch. | "'The cancer h…
(2026-08-12). Egyptian student livestreams his kidnapping. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-12). Rare solar eclipse to sweep across Europe and the Arctic. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-12). Woman rescued after 36 hours under rubble in Colombia. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-12). When US left Afghanistan, China moved in. So How's it going? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-08-12). 'The hardest mission of my life': A rescuer's loss in the Lebanon War. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-12). A hydrogen-powered vehicle sets new land speed record. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-12). Thomas Paine and politics. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-12). Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China. geo.tv
(2026-08-12). After 30 years of cultural revival, the Siraya reclaim their Indigenous status in Taiwan. globalvoices.org
(2026-08-12). More than 100 passengers rescued after Indonesia ferry fire. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-12). Comicomment | Selling militarism as the future: Japan's new defense white paper. ecns.cn
(2026-08-12). Lebanon abolishes death penalty in first for region. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, Aug 11 (Reuters) – Lebanon's parliament on Tuesday abolished the death penalty and replaced all existing death sentences with life imprisonment, the speaker's office said in a statement.The move makes it the first country in the Middle East to formally end capital punishment, after maintaining a de facto moratorium on executions since 2004, although dozens of people had remained technically on death row. Crimes that were punishable with a death sentence included murder and treason.
(2026-08-12). Condolences sent to Colombia. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence on Tuesday to Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake rocked the South American nation on Monday, killing more than 200 people and injuring over 600.
(2026-08-12). Milei contra o Brasil: Parte de um cerco mais amplo? strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-12). Exclusiva: øUn repunte temporal o el regreso del memorando de entendimiento entre Irán y EE. UU.? strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-12). L'invasione di Ceuta è semplicemente svanita? strategic-culture.su Quello che sta accadendo a Ceuta è la conseguenza diretta di anni di politiche di deterrenza fallimentari, di incentivi all'amnistia e del rifiuto di considerare i confini come un elemento non negoziabile. | Segue nostro Le autorità spagnole stanno diffondendo la versione secondo cui le decine di migliaia di migranti che hanno preso d'assalto Ceuta sarebbero per lo più "tornati a casa". Tale affermazione è una vera e propria menzogna. Un…
(2026-08-11). Why North Korea Gets a Pass: Is Deterrence Enough? moderndiplomacy.eu On 13 June 2025, Israel attacked Iranian nuclear facilities and military leadership over Iran's uranium enrichment capacity, not even a confirmed decision of a weapon being built (Associated Press, 2025). Eight months later, a second attack, a joint US-Israeli operation, killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, alongside roughly forty senior officials, in a strike explicitly …
(2026-08-11). ICRC president: At 77, the Geneva Conventions remain indispensable to humanity and global stability. icrc.org Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, to mark the 77th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 on August 12th.
(2026-08-11). Cost of living, water tariffs, mining on Cook Islanders' minds ahead of election. asiapacificreport.nz By Tiana Haxton of RNZ Pacific The Cook Islands goes to the polls this week for its four-yearly general election. Like all countries in the region, the Cooks has had its fair share of challenges due to global shocks in recent years, and there's a sense that voters are looking for some stability, particularly around…
(2026-08-11). Open letter from global Jewish organizations in support of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions. mronline.org 
A call for Jewish organizations around the world to publicly endorse the BDS movement and support coordinated nonviolent pressure to end Israeli impunity.
(2026-08-11). This Week in People's History, Aug 12—18, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Aug 12—18, 2026 |
(2026-08-11). Russia e Italia, sorelle d'anima. strategic-culture.su Marcello Veneziani | Segue nostro Da quando l'Unione europea ha dichiarato guerra alla Russia, immaginando di essere stata aggredita, non sono più permessi spazi di dialogo nemmeno a livello di arte, cultura e sport, ambiti un tempo impermeabili ai conflitti | Da quando l'Unione europea ha dichiarato guerra alla Russia, immaginando di essere stata aggredita, non sono più permessi spazi di dialogo nemmeno a livello di arte, cultura e spor…
tasnimnews.ir (2026-08-10). Iran Sees Mecca Defense Pact as Sign of Regional ShiftIran's Foreign Ministry described the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey as a sign of a changing perception among regional states, saying they have realized that security cannot be secured by relying on foreign powers.