(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-08-13). 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.
(2026-08-13). 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). 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.
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). 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). 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.
(2026-08-13). 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). 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). 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). Olympic skateboarder times epic stunt with solar eclipse. aljazeera.com Spanish Olympic skateboarder Danny León timed a jump with the moon passing in front of the sun during a solar eclipse.
(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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-08-13). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Ankara plane incident shows panic and disorientation of Trump White House. wsws.org The episode that followed the NATO summit in Ankara is now causing a political uproar in Washington.
(2026-08-13). National Steel Car workers in Hamilton, Ontario launch strike for second time in three years. wsws.org More than 1,200 workers at National Steel Car in Hamilton, Ontario went on strike at 12: 01am Wednesday, August 12. The walkout followed a decisive vote to reject the company's "last, best, and final offer," which was handed out to workers over the heads of the United Steelworkers Local 7135 Friday afternoon.
(2026-08-13). Chile's courts seal impunity for Carabinero officer who blinded Gustavo Gatica. wsws.org The legal architecture of impunity for the forces of state repression has been built through the combined efforts of the entire political establishment—right, center and pseudo-left alike.
(2026-08-13). US looking for 'new creative' ways to fight a war it's already 'won'. responsiblestatecraft.org The Bunker
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-08-13). America's Most Divisive Historian Gets a New Biography. portside.org America's Most Divisive Historian Gets a New Biography |
(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). Trump administration moves to arm ICE agents with electric-shock torture gloves. wsws.org The gloves would give masked ICE agents another weapon to torture immigrants, protesters and anyone accused of "non-compliance."
(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). 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). 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.
(2026-08-13). 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). 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). 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). 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). Australian union calls off strike by Victorian doctors. wsws.org In what would have been their first strike in 20 years, thousands of doctors at seven Melbourne hospitals had planned to stop work for 3.5 hours, as part of a year-long enterprise bargaining dispute with the state Labor government over wages and conditions.
(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). Homeless people die in New Zealand winter. wsws.org The recent deaths of a woman in Christchurch and a man in Wellington are an indictment of the successive National and Labour Party-led governments whose policies have led to soaring homelessness.
(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). 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). 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). 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).
(2026-08-13). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). If We Could See Everything, It Would Radicalize Us All Instantly. caitlinjohnstone.com.au 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 cob…
(2026-08-13). Historian Mario Kessler denounces sentencing of Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The following statement denouncing the sentencing of Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk was submitted to the World Socialist Web Site by German Professor Mario Kessler.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-08-13). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-08-13). Democratic primary elections show volatility amid shift to the left. wsws.org In Wisconsin, the Democratic Party establishment mounted a ferocious campaign in the run-up to the vote to prevent a victory in the gubernatorial primary by Francesca Hong, a self-described "socialist" and member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
(2026-08-13). Official who threatened rank-and-file candidate Will Lehman suspended from UAW membership, but might remain on union payroll. wsws.org According to Lehman, his legal team was told by the Monitor that it would be up to the union apparatus to determine whether or not Jensen will still be paid by the UAW.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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 …
(2026-08-13). 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). 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). Australia: Vote No to the third AEU-Labor Sellout! Build the Victorian Educators Rank-and-File Committee! wsws.org The Australian Education Union is once again trying to bulldoze Victorian teachers and staff into accepting a wage and condition cutting sellout that they have twice rejected.
(2026-08-13). Zimbabwe's land reform enters a new chapter. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-13). Solar eclipse carves Eiffel Tower's silhouette in Paris sky. 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). 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…
(2026-08-12). 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). Headlines for August 12, 2026. democracynow.org Death Toll from Colombia Earthquake Tops 250 as Rescue Crews Scramble to Reach Survivors, Iran Nears Deal with Oman over Control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump Hid in Catering Truck to Sneak Off Air Force One Amid Alleged Threat from Iran, Former Ukrainian Prisoners Recount Torture and Sexual Abuse in Russian Jails, Minnesota Progressive Peggy Flanagan Wins Democratic Party Nomination for U.S. Senate Seat, David Crowley Tops Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin Democratic Gubernatorial Primary, Lindsey Graham's Sister Darline Advances to a Runoff in South Carolina Senate Race, Federal Judge Blocks U…
(2026-08-12). Strait of Hormuz Will Reopen Only When US Accepts Iran's Conditions. orinocotribune.com Iran's top security official says the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, where Iran has imposed restrictions on transit since early March because of the US-Israeli aggression against the country, will only happen when the United States accepts Iran's conditions. | Mohsen Rezaei, the newly appointed head of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), told Chinese Ambassador to Tehran Zong Piyu in a Tuesday meeting that the US must end the war on Iran and its regional allies and release Iran's blocked funds for a full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. | "As long as the US does not change…
(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). Four Crew, Two Rescuers Killed in Red Sea Attack as US Strikes Ship Near Oman. moderndiplomacy.eu Four crew members were killed in an attack by Iran-backed Houthi forces on a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Tuesday, Yemen's transport ministry said. Two Yemeni rescuers were also killed when the vessel came under a second attack, according to Yemen's Coast Guard. Separately, the U.S. military said it struck a container …
(2026-08-12). Iran shifted from defence to offence. thealtworld.com The Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has made numerous military appointments in the last two days to fill sensitive vacancies caused by the Israeli-American assassination of several former leaders, confirming that he is in excellent health, firmly in control of power, and strategically prepared for the next phase of the war with a strong internal front. Furthermore, there is a shift toward an offensive strategy that focuses on enhancing deterrence and readiness for robust offensive operations, relying on continued advancements in missile technology and technological warfare. | The Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamene…
(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). 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). 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). Iranian F-5s Bombing U.S. Forces In Kuwait Should Be A Wake-Up Call: Ex-USAF General. twz.com 
Retired NORAD commander gives new credence to the reported Iranian bombing mission and says it shows an urgent need for new thinking about air defenses.
(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. …
(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."
(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). Trump Says Lebanon Ceasefire 'Working,' Locals Would Beg to Differ. news.antiwar.com Seven rounds of US-brokered talks and six Israel-Lebanon deals later, President Trump maintains that the ceasefire is "working." What exactly that means and who exactly it's meant to be working for is unclear, but the residents of southern Lebanon are telling a very different story. Some 24 villages within southern Lebanon have been totally destroyed, …
(2026-08-12). Gaza Tribunal Co-Chairs MP Jeremy Corbyn, Neve Gordon & Shahd Hammouri on U.K. Complicity in Genocide. democracynow.org 
From London, we revisit the Gaza Tribunal, an independent, nongovernmental inquiry into the United Kingdom's complicity in the Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. The tribunal, held nearly one year ago, was chaired by our three guests: former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, Israeli professor of human rights law Neve Gordon and Palestinian legal scholar Shahd Hammouri. Their new book is titled The Gaza Tribunal: Britain's Complicity in Genocide. We discuss the recent apology from Prime Minister Andy Burnham over the Labour Party's early support for Israel's assault on Gaza, the Uni…
(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). 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). Díaz-Canel attends solidarity forum at colloquium on Fidel. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel attended the Solidarity Forum on Wednesday with representatives from several countries, as part of the 1st International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future." | During the event, the Vice President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), Noemí Rabaza, called for strengthening international solidarity with the island in the face of the tightening of the U.S. blockade. | In her remarks, Rabaza emphasized that Cuba's commitment to solidarity is a founding value of the nation, born and strengthened in the struggles for independence in Latin America and the Cari…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). "We never know if we will return safely" : West Bank students speak out against the war on education. thecanary.co 
Students in the West Bank have become "desensitised" to what Israeli occupation forces have made routine: checkpoints, incursions, intimidation and violence. But what they endure is far from normal. It's a systematic campaign of disruption and dismantlement. Shams, a 24-year-old journalism and media graduate from Birzeit University, says fear is woven into their everyday life. […] | By
(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). 11-year-old boy shot by Israeli forces in Gaza. aljazeera.com The father of an 11-year-old boy says Israeli forces shot his son in the head and leg in Khan Younis.
(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). How Ukraine Is Now Targeting the Russian Economy. bylinetimes.com In the last month, Ukraine has set its sights on a new target in Russia, a business by the name of Wildberries. This company is an e-commerce giant, the largest of its kind in Russia, with a market share of almost half of all online retail. At the heart of its business is a network of massive warehouse facilities. When the warehouses burn in the aftermath of Ukrainian drone strikes the There are many valid reasons behind why Wildberries became a focus of Ukraine long-range drone warfare, alongside the c…
(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). 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). 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). Trump administration arrests Southern Poverty Law Center expert for fraud. aljazeera.com Heidi Beirich, an expert on far-right groups, has been charged over alleged misuse of donor funds to pay informants.
(2026-08-12). Brazil orders Discord to suspend livestreams after teen's death. aljazeera.com Regulator says Discord failed to protect minors from violence, self-harm, and suicide content.
(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). Trump Admin Ends Anti-Corruption Rule Requiring Shell Companies Report Ownership. truthout.org The Trump administration has finalized a rule that will allow shell companies and other questionable entities to conceal their ownership from federal investigators, in a move that critics say will only further facilitate corruption in the U.S. The Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced on Tuesday that it is ending the regulation that requires companies to… |
(2026-08-12). EXCLUSIVE: Unite leader's husband bullied and manipulated union staff, transcripts show. thecanary.co 
Leaked meeting transcripts expose how Unite the Union staff endured aggressive behaviour, bullying and intimidation under Sharon Graham's husband, Jack Clarke. The Canary has obtained more than 100 pages of transcripts dating to 2018, prior to the leadership election, between Clarke and staff members within the National Organising and Leverage Department's Research Unit (OLRU). Our […] | By
(2026-08-12). Neo-Nazi-Led Units Earn "E-Points" for Kill Videos that Train a CIA-Seeded AI Weapons Lab. covertactionmagazine.com Perverse system represents a 21st century high-tech version of Robert S. McNamara's infamous body count that led to so many atrocities during the Vietnam War The Ukrainian government operates an "Amazon for the military," called Brave1 Market, that awards military units "e-points" for uploading videos generated by drone strikes. In return, military units—including the 3rd …
(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). Delaware's drinking water supplier Veolia files suit against 9 companies for PFAS contamination. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Investor-owned drinking water supplier Veolia has filed a lawsuit against nine companies, alleging they are responsible for contaminating Delaware drinking water sources with toxic PFAS chemicals. | The so-called "forever chemicals" don't break down in the…
(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). "Cheap" Solar Does Not Need Subsidies, Right? (wrong). wattsupwiththat.com It is continued subsidies or bust for the utility-scale solar industry.
(2026-08-12). Green Party slams Labour's 'energy guzzling' data centre decision. thecanary.co 
On 7 August, we reported that Labour was forcing an unwanted data centre on the people of Brick Lane. Now, the Green Party has described the plan as follows: Why has Andy Burnham's Labour approved a water and energy guzzling data centre in Brick Lane when: üè Ô∏è 30,000 people in Tower Hamlets are currently awaiting […] | By
(2026-08-12). The problem with Liberalism. mronline.org 
A philosophy of contradictions.
(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…
(2026-08-12). 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). 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). They're Making Record Profits, But Oil Companies Still Won't 'Drill, Baby, Drill'. progressivehub.net AUSTIN CORONA | GRIST…
(2026-08-12). Iceland and Spain plunged into darkness during total solar eclipse. aljazeera.com A total solar eclipse took place in Iceland and Spain as crowds gathered to watch.
(2026-08-12). Drone Swarms Over Langley AFB Didn't Surprise General In Charge Of NORAD. twz.com 
When the general in charge of protecting American skies found out that drones had been swarming over Langley Air Force Base, he was hardly shocked. It was the kind of threat Glen VanHerck said that he and his predecessors had been warning about for years.
(2026-08-12). Media groups sue Trump over paid access to public social media posts. aljazeera.com Lawsuit claims Trump profits unfairly by charging up to $100,000 monthly for exclusive access to presidential posts.
(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.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-12). Settlers use water to ethnically cleanse the occupied West Bank. thecanary.co 
Israeli settlers were filmed deliberately emptying vital water tanks in the Palestinian herding community of Ein al-Hilweh in the northern Jordan Valley. Ein al-Hilweh freshwater spring had been used by the farmers and Bedouin shepherds of the village for generations. But in 2019, illegal 'Israeli' colonists from the nearby Maskiyot settlement, with the help of […] | By
(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). 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."
(2026-08-12). 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). With new tactics, ICE reaches new high in monthly arrests. mronline.org 
Though it is striving to fulfill the White House's demand for more arrests, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is still falling short of the Trump administration's announced goal of 2,000 arrests per day.
(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). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-12). Ukraine Launches Over 500 Drones into Russia. news.antiwar.com The Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces intercepted 502 Ukrainian drones over multiple Russian regions as the Ukrainian military continues launching massive US-backed drone swarms into the country. Much of Ukraine's attack focused on Novorossiysk, a Russian Black Sea port city in the Krasnodar Oblast, where local Russian officials said at least …
(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…
(2026-08-12). 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). Mental Health Resources for Veterans and Families. moguldom.com Around one in three people diagnosed with mesothelioma in the United States each year have a history of military service. The exposure of those serving in the armed forces can be attributed to the military's use of asbestos in Marine and Navy equipment in the 1930s to 1990s. The use of asbestos during this period …
(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). India continues Su-30MKI modernization with Russian assistance. infobrics.org After negotiations between Moscow and Delhi are completed, a separate proposal will be submitted to the Indian Defense Ministry for Acceptance of Necessity, marking the first formal step in the procurement process, followed by commercial negotiations and finalization of the contract.
(2026-08-12). Weapons Maker Was Paid $533M in Taxpayer Funds to Produce Shells. It Made None. truthout.org A robot was on fire. Again. It was the summer of 2024, and the cutting-edge robots inside General Dynamics' sweltering artillery factory near Dallas were catching fire with startling regularity, according to four former workers there. This wasn't ideal, as the plant was supposed to be churning out urgently needed artillery shells for Ukraine. The robots, giant metal arms with clamps for hands… |
(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). 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). 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). Arkansas Trooper Slams And Punches Black Teen While Arresting Her Over Her 'Attitude'. newsone.com 
(2026-08-12). Mike Lindell Revives Election Fraud Rhetoric After Losing MN GOP Primary. truthout.org Republican gubernatorial candidate and former "My Pillow" CEO Mike Lindell is refusing to concede his loss in the GOP primary for Minnesota governor, despite having lost by a wide margin to Speaker of the State House of Representatives Lisa Demuth (R). As of 9 am Central Time, Demuth had received 43.4 percent of the vote, winning the race with plurality support. Lindell secured only 32.5… |
(2026-08-12). Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University alleging discrimination. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) – A 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). 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 PKK Peace Law Raises Hopes for Families, Angers Veterans. moderndiplomacy.eu Turkey's parliament has passed legislation creating a framework for the disbandment of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), opening the way for Kurdish militants to return from northern Iraq and potentially be reintegrated into society. The move has brought hope to families who have spent years waiting for relatives who joined the PKK, but it has …
(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). 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). 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.
(2026-08-12). Authoritarians Will Target Effective Legal Organizing, Minnesota Defendant Warns. truthout.org The U.S. government is attempting to use conspiracy charges to imprison organizers, just as it did in its war against the Black Panther Party, New Left, and other 1960s and '70s radicals through its counterintelligence program, COINTELPRO. Through this method, the Trump regime shares the goal of the Nixon administration of disrupting and attempting to destroy domestic opposition to its… |
(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). Another Blow against Pax Americana. fpif.org Remember that photo from Donald Trump's first overseas trip as a president back in 2017? | The new president was in Riyadh. Instead of going to Europe or Japan or Canada, Trump was making his first presidential trip to Saudi Arabia. And there he was, at the opening of a new World Center for Countering Extremist Thought, flashing his trademark smirk as he put his hands on
(2026-08-12). Josh Kushner, Bob Iger, buying Los Angeles Lakers for record $12.5bn. aljazeera.com Billionaire Mark Walter's sale of the NBA's Lakers is a record-breaking valuation for a North American sports franchise.
(2026-08-12). White House Reportedly Asks DOJ to Revive Reflecting Pool Vandalism Charges. truthout.org The Trump administration is reportedly considering renewing charges against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, just weeks after U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro admitted that claims of him vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool were likely false. The new charges would be highly unusual, especially with that admission being submitted in official court records, and would present a… |
(2026-08-12). Midterm Madness: Bernie Saw This Coming. levernews.com 
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(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). How Educational Props Support Creative and Visual Industries. moguldom.com Nowadays, in most homes, you will find a 4K television screen that has ultra-high-definition capabilities. The audience notices everything. They pause the screen to hunt for Easter eggs or mistakes. A single out-of-place detail can completely break the immersion of a scene. A doctor's clinic or a detective's office needs a setting with a realistic …
(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). 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). 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). Homeland Security Spending Millions On Electric Gloves For ICE. newsone.com 
Source: Danielle Villasana / Getty | In news that can only be described as wild, weird, and deeply upsetting, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to provide agents with gloves that emit electric shocks to subdue individuals they're targeting. | So, they have tens of millions of dollars to brutalize American citizens, but…
(2026-08-12). Seven Dancers Proving L.A.'s Burlesque Scene Is the Best in the World. lataco.com In a city where younger generations aren't necessarily going out, drinking, or dancing the way they used to, burlesque quietly continues to thrive.
(2026-08-12). Farage's £5m gift scandal reported to the police. thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage has faced significant scrutiny over the £5m 'gift' he received from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne in 2024. This payment is proving to be a problem, because Farage failed to declare it; all despite knowing MPs have to declare potentially relevant gifts and donations from the 12 months before they enter Parliament. Now, the […] | By
(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). 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). 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). 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). Reform councillor blasts educator for using Zimbabwe flag as prop. thecanary.co 
In the UK, councillors are supposed to support local people. However, Reform councillor Joe Standen seems to think his job is to attack and make fun of residents who are doing what they can to educate the city's youth. The X post below reads: Reform UK's Joe Standen has taken to his Facebook to call […] | By
(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). Smart Money Moves to Make Right Now. moguldom.com The economy can be difficult to navigate, and it is important to make smart money moves in order to secure your financial future. With that said, there are a number of particular steps you can take now to ensure that your finances are in good shape. Money management is essential, especially as the economic landscape …
(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). As US weaponry runs out, "Iranians proved remarkably resilient and adept" at rebuilding after strikes: NYT. thecanary.co 
Iran has proved "remarkably resilient and adept" at rebuilding after US strikes since the April ceasefire, according to Eric Schmitt of The New York Times, a damning indictment of US military overreach as its weaponry runs out. On the NYT podcast The Daily, national security correspondent Eric Schmitt said that after the April ceasefire, Pete […] | By
(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). 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). Trump says US will 'keep Hormuz strait control'. geo.tv US President Donald Trump gestures during an event in Arizona, US, on December 22, 2024. — ReutersTrump says Iran helpless against US naval blockade.US president says Iran has no navy and air force.Iranian leadership is "uncertain", claims Trump.
(2026-08-12). Photos: Solar eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness. aljazeera.com A total solar eclipse crossed Iceland, Britain and parts of the European continent, drawing crowds to watch the event.
(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). Omar Artan 'honoured' to referee UEFA Super Cup match. thecanary.co 
Somali referee Omar Artan is set to write a new chapter in the history of European football after being selected to referee the UEFA Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Aston Villa next Wednesday. The 34-year-old will become the first referee from outside Europe to take charge of the UEFA Super Cup. The […] | By
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary, Trump says. aljazeera.com Leavitt is departing her role to spend more time with family after giving birth to a second child, according to Trump.
(2026-08-12). The UN Green Climate Fund is a wasteful fraud. wattsupwiththat.com It makes no sense for donor countries to run billions of dollars of their limited foreign aid money through the fraudulent and wasteful Green Climate Fund.
(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). 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). 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). Beyond Non-Alignment: Ethiopia, BRICS, and the Politics of Distributed Dependency. infobrics.org Ethiopia's accession to BRICS on 1 January 2024 was widely interpreted as a diplomatic pivot toward a more multipolar international order…
(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). 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.
(2026-08-11). 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). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). US strikes in Yemen killed 153 civilians in 2025, says Pentagon review. aljazeera.com The unclassified Pentagon review sheds new light on civilian harm from the US campaign against Yemen's Houthis.
(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). 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). How can we keep critical utilities safe from hacking? whyy.org Cyber attacks against infrastructure are on the rise. Just how vulnerable are we to hacking?
(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). 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…
(2026-08-12). 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). 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.
(2026-08-11). 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). 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). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-08-12). Report: US Burned Through $200M of Munitions in 1 Day After Trump Restarted War. truthout.org The U.S. burned through roughly $200 million worth of a single type of missile in one day last month, new reporting reveals as a top Iranian military official claims that Iran could prolong the war until 2029 and beyond. U.S. officials told The New York Times that the U.S. fired 50 Patriot interceptors in just a single day in July, during a week in which Iran was firing at the U.S. |
(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.
(2026-08-12). 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). A Fifth Circuit Ruling on Gas Stoves, or Is It? wattsupwiththat.com The durable result is the holding on Direct Final Rules. Any agency reaching for this shortcut now knows two things. The clock for judicial review does not start until the agency adheres to the rule. And the duty to withdraw on a reasonable basis is a duty a court will enforce, not a judgment call the agency grades itself on.
(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). 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). Why Modern Christians Must Condemn Jesus on Child Marriage. muslimskeptic.com Imagine a society where marriage is promoted, and fornication and adultery are outlawed. A society where, when a male or female goes through puberty and develops natural sexual desires and reproductive instincts, the solution is for them to get married, regardless of meaningless arbitrary factors such as if they're 17 years and 364 or 365 …
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). From the Arctic to ASEAN, Russia Is Recasting Its Role in Asia — Analysis. infobrics.org Russia Is Actively Seeking Greater Relevance in Southeast Asia…
(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). 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). Hegseth cautions that ICC may investigate US boat strikes in Latin America. aljazeera.com US defence chief vows to continue campaign against drug cartels, says Colombia has joined regional military coalition.
(2026-08-12). UEFA approves new rules meant to increase playing time. thecanary.co 
Roberto Rosetti, Chairman of the UEFA Referees Committee, has unveiled a series of new amendments for the upcoming season of European competitions, including the Champions League. These changes aim to reduce time-wasting, increase actual playing time, and simplify the use of VAR. According to the German news agency, Rosetti stated that UEFA will take a […] | By
(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.
(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). Meet The Billionaire Behind Connecticut's "Insurgent" Victory. levernews.com When 14-term Connecticut Rep. John Larson lost his Democratic primary to 47-year-old former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin yesterday, The New York Times
(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.
(2026-08-12). 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). 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.
(2026-08-12). 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). The Fight Against Flock Cameras Is Just the Beginning. otherwords.org Government surveillance isn't new, but new wide-ranging technologies that can detect our faces and track our movements are making it more ubiquitous. While the tools have changed, the purpose remains the same: to chill independent thought, free speech, and dissent, bringing our country closer to 1984. | Millions of Americans are being watched as the U.S. ramps up mass surveillance with help from AI,
(2026-08-12). Pentagon Admits To Committing Major Civilian Massacres in Yemen Last Year. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon has admitted in its annual report on civilian casualties to Congress that it committed two large-scale massacres of civilians in Yemen during its bombing campaign against the Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, last year, which War Secretary Pete Hegseth dubbed "Operation Rough Rider." In the report, the Pentagon acknowledged that the bombing …
(2026-08-12). Trump Ordered to Release Billions in Climate Grants Meant for Black Communities. capitalbnews.org 
Dominika Parry never stopped fighting for Jackson, Mississippi, residents even after the Trump administration terminated a multibillion-dollar program last year meant to help the Black city still reeling from a water crisis. For years, if water did flow out of Black households' faucets in Jackson at all, it was often brown. It left elders and …
(2026-08-12). Texas ICE Jail Has Held Migrant Kids 5 Times Longer Than Legally Allowed. truthout.org Earlier this year, a 16-year-old student at a Los Angeles high school was looking forward to starting his junior year, where he planned to try out for the school's varsity tennis team. His parents were both college psychology professors. But in April, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested the family, who immigrated from Iran more than a decade ago, after U.S. |
(2026-08-12). Trump's State Department drops brazenly colonial five-minute video boasting dominance over Latin America. thecanary.co 
The Trump administration has been doing what centuries of US ruling elites have carefully avoided by dropping pretences of being a colonial power. In a five-minute video posted by the State Department, narrated by U.S. Ambassador to Panama Kevin Marino Cabrera, the U.S. government openly celebrates its "dominance" over the Western Hemisphere and adds that […] | By
(2026-08-12). The Times should apologise for Kathleen Stock's shockingly ableist article. thecanary.co 
This weekend I had the unfortunate luck of stumbling across an opinion piece in the Times by the academic, philosopher and transphobe Kathleen Stock. In a nutshell, Stock argues that Gen Z women are pretending to have chronic illnesses and invisible disabilities, and that using walking sticks has become some sort of trend influenced by […] | By
(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). PSG win back-to-back UEFA Super Cups with victory over Aston Villa. aljazeera.com Kvaratskhelia and Doue earn a win for Paris Saint-Germain as 17-year-old Brian Madjo's goal is in vain for Aston Villa.
(2026-08-12). Drone attacks on energy infrastructure deepen Libya's energy crisis. aljazeera.com Repeated drone strikes on oil and power infrastructure are deepening Libya's energy crisis.
(2026-08-12). Social Security workers: Bad situation turned worse under Trump. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Closed offices. Short staffing. Long drives to get service. Even longer waits in lines. And interminable delays in having your case decided—as the boss tries to push your clients onto computerized responses that are sometimes flat-out wrong. Welcome to the world of Social Security staffers, where for the last 15 years, with one short exception …
(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). 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). Deadly India landslide kills at least seven in Mumbai. aljazeera.com Heavy rains triggered a landslide on Wednesday that killed at least seven people in India's western Maharashtra state.
(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.
(2026-08-12). 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). After 30 years of cultural revival, the Siraya reclaim their Indigenous status in Taiwan. globalvoices.org It has taken more than 30 years for the Siraya to rediscover and revive their language and cultureOriginally published on Siraya activist Cheng-hiong Talavan led the younger generation in singing an ancient Siraya song. Screenshot from This post is part of Global Voices' August 2026 Spotlight s…
(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). Andy Burnham finally responds to 'national emergency' weather. thecanary.co 
'The Prime Minister has finally acknowledged the ongoing weather crisis and announced he will chair a COBRA meeting on the matter. Labour MP Clive Lewis has said that the first point on the meeting agenda should be "North Sea Oil". He says this because Andy Burnham has suggested he'd be open to more drilling despite […] | By
(2026-08-12). Our Wars on Each Other and our War on the Planet. juancole.com (
(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). Controversy in Colombia over refusal to allow foreign search and rescue teams. colombiareports.com The government of President Abelardo de la Espriella has been criticized over its refusal to accept foreign search and rescue workers in the crucial hours after Monday's earthquake. One of the first to raise the alarm was China's ambassador to Bogota, Zhu Jingyang, who called on the government on Tuesday to "release the name of …
(2026-08-12). Colombia asked US to carry out joint military operations: Hegseth. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella asked the US Government for joint military operations "to destroy terrorists and terror networks," said US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Wednesday. At an event of the so-called Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (ACCC) in Panama, Hegseth said that "Colombia will join the ACCC, becoming the 19th member." Through the …
(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). 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). 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…