(2026-08-08). US official: We expect a deal soon between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Progress is being made between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz and "we expect a deal soon," a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday.Once a deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the United States will lift its blockade of Iranian ports, the official said."There is progress between Oman and Iran on the Strait, and we expect a deal soon," the official said. "Once the deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the United States will lift the blockade of Iranian ports."
(2026-08-08). US expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in defense pact. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland and Timour AzhariWASHINGTON/RIYADH, Aug 7 (Reuters) – A U.S. official on Fridayreported progress between Iran and Oman that could soon reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially restoring oil exports that have been disrupted by the five-month-old U.S. war with Iran.The U.S. official, who declined to be identified, said Washington anticipated an agreement soon between the two countries, which sit on either side of the strait, so that normal oil traffic could resume.
(2026-08-08). Factbox-What is the Patriot missile system and why are supplies depleted worldwide? al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) – First used in the 1991 Gulf War, the U.S. Patriot air defense system has seen demand spike sharply this year, with supplies of interceptor missiles depleted by Ukraine's war against the Russian invasion and the widening war in the Middle East.Ukraine is urgently seeking more Patriot interceptors to defend against a nightly barrage of Russian ballistic missile strikes. But the Iran war has drained arsenals in the U.S. and the Gulf, and some European countries are holding onto missiles they may need for their own defense.
(2026-08-08). Lebanon, Israel agree shortlist of countries that could send troops to verify Hezbollah disarmament. al-monitor.com By Maya GebeilyBEIRUT, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Lebanon and Israel have agreed a shortlist of countries that could send troops to verify the disarmament of Hezbollah under a U.S.-brokered agreement, a Lebanese official said on Friday, with the United States due to pick countries from the list.The official declined to identify any of the countries on the shortlist or say how many there were. Another Lebanese official and two foreign diplomats have previously told Reuters that Israel and the United States had vetoed France.
(2026-08-08). Australia's Plan To Adopt Definitions Of Racism Would Enforce Zionism. popularresistance.org Australia is currently holding a Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion to make recommendations in response to the attack on the December 2025 Chabad Hannukah by the Sea event, which resulted in the murder of 15 people. The hearings so far have been dominated by people whose 'lived experience' of antisemitism is based on its conflation with anti-Zionism or support for Palestinians. | Against the backdrop of the Royal Commission, the Australian government announced that "universities will be required to develop their own definitions of racism towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples un…
(2026-08-08). Book Review: "AIPAC on steroids" mronline.org 
Eli Clifton and Ian Lustick's book, "Israel's Lobby: America in the Grip of a Foreign Power," offers a powerful critique of how the Israel Lobby subverts democracy at home and ensures U.S. support for Israeli aggression, apartheid, and genocide abroad.
(2026-08-08). Genocide Deniers Call Gaza Starvation A 'Hoax' By Citing UNICEF—Which Reported Famine. scheerpost.com US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee—who last year admitted Gazans were starving—was among those noting a new global hunger report by the UN agency that reported the 2025 famine as it unfolded. Brett Wilkins Common Dreams For nearly three years, Israeli officials and their US backers have denounced United Nations agencies reporting the facts of Israel's genocidal …
(2026-08-08). 'Israeli' Occupation Troops Clear 10 Million Tons of Rubble in Gaza To 'Erase Evidence' of Genocide. orinocotribune.com
(2026-08-08). 'To the victor belong the spoils': Trump flaunts U.S. plunder of Venezuela. mronline.org Trump has escalated his openly imperialist rhetoric against Venezuela, portraying the South American country as a neocolonial possession whose sovereign resources Washington may plunder as the "spoils" of military aggression.
(2026-08-08). Cuba en Santo Domingo 2026: àöltima jornada de los Juegos Centroamericanos. cubadebate.cu Los XXV Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe Santo Domingo 2026 apagan su llama tras quince intensas jornadas cargadas de alegrías, pero también de sinsabores para la delegación cubana. Este viernes, la Isla cosechó importantes resultados en diversas disciplinas, destacando el oro en kárate, la victoria del balonmano masculino y una jornada dorada en el atletismo con cinco títulos. A ello se sumó el aporte de Dayira Mesa en el boxeo, quien se convirtió en la primera cubana en coronarse en estos eventos…
(2026-08-08). Cuba brilla con oro y plata en certamen de ballet en Sudáfrica. radiohc.cu Dos estudiantes de la Escuela Nacional de Ballet Fernando Alonso exhiben hoy los frutos de la enseñanza de ese arte en Cuba, al conquistar cinco medallas de oro y una de plata en el Concurso Internacional de Ballet de Sudáfrica. | Con este reconocimiento, Greisell Lastre y Joan Manuel Riera colocaron en alto el nombre de Cuba en la arena internacional y ratificaron el talento de las nuevas generaciones de bailarines, herederos de una tradición que muestran con orgullo quienes aman esta expresión artística. | Según publicó la prestigiosa institución académica, el joven, bajo las instrucciones de la maestra Idania…
(2026-08-08). Historias que no caben en una medalla. cubadebate.cu En citas multideportivas no faltan anécdotas, confesiones, sacrificios intensos, pero desconocidos, y también felices coincidencias. Pocas veces se cuentan periodísticamente esas historias con la misma premura que las medallas. Nuestra delegación a los XXV Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe no escapa de ellas, dignas de compartir justo cuando al evento le quedan horas para apagar el pebetero.
(2026-08-08). China realiza un nuevo donativo de 5 000 sistemas fotovoltaicos. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno chino entregó oficialmente a Cuba este viernes un segundo donativo de 5 000 sistemas fotovoltaicos, que beneficiará a los 169 municipios del país, destinado a electrificar viviendas aisladas en zonas rurales del país, así como para respaldar con energía solar centros de salud y urgencias médicas, círculos infantiles y casas de niños sin amparo filial, sucursales bancarias, entre otros…
(2026-08-08). Brigada de solidaridad de Italia y Portugal llega a Holguín para rendir homenaje a Fidel. cubadebate.cu "Amor con amor se paga", reafirmaron los integrantes de la Brigada de Solidaridad con Cuba que, procedentes de Italia y Portugal, llegaron este viernes al Aeropuerto Internacional Frank País de Holguín para cumplir un programa de actividades en varias provincias orientales, como parte de las jornadas de homenaje por el centenario del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro.
(2026-08-08). Arriba a Cuba convoy de solidaridad internacional en homenaje a Fidel. radiohc.cu Con la llegada de más de 50 activistas al Aeropuerto Internacional Frank País de Holguín comenzó hoy el III Convoy ´Nuestra América ª, iniciativa dedicada al centenario del líder de la Revolución cubana. | La brigada de solidaridad procedente de Italia cumplimentará un amplio programa de recorridos por escenarios de relevancia histórica en las provincias orientales de Granma, Santiago de Cuba y Holguín hasta el próximo 21 de agosto. | En la ruta trazada los visitantes llegarán a sitios emblemáticos vinculados a la trayectoria política y a la memoria histórica…
(2026-08-08). Autoridades de Villa Clara y Guantánamo actúan ante precios abusivos. cubadebate.cu Como resultado del análisis realizado a partir de las preocupaciones manifestadas por el pueblo sobre el incremento indiscriminado de precios minoristas de diferentes productos, se efectuó una revisión de los precios de importación, gastos de transportación, intercambios a determinados actores económicos que se dedican a la comercialización de productos alimenticios de primera necesidad…
(2026-08-08). Cero petróleo desde Arabia Saudita a EEUU. cubadebate.cu Por primera vez en años, debido al cierre del estrecho de Ormuz por parte de Irán y a los ataques yemeníes contra las refinerías de Aramco, las exportaciones de petróleo de Arabia Saudí a Estados Unidos han caído a cero barriles.
(2026-08-08). Gaza beekeeper starts again on rooftop amid ruins of war. al-monitor.com Perched on the edge of a rooftop high above Gaza City's bombed-out landscape, Ibrahim al-Dabba lovingly tends his community of bees, cultivating a rare source of hope among the ruins of the Israel-Hamas war. | Al-Dabba and his sons, donning protective netted hats and wielding metal bee smokers, gently inspect the neat rows of teeming hives.
(2026-08-08). Sin mayores trascendencias continuó diálogo político en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Exdiputados opositores de la extinta Asamblea Nacional 2015-2020 y los representantes del Gobierno de la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, desarrollaron hoy en Caracas el segundo día del diálogo nacional. | Sin mayores trascendencias que las fotos divulgadas por el presidente del parlamento y coordinador por el Ejecutivo para estos encuentros, Jorge Rodríguez, y otras fuentes oficiales, transcurrió esta nueva jornada que deberá extenderse hasta el próximo 12 de agosto. | En la primera sesión de la víspera las partes acordaron la metodología y los ciclos de trabajo a seguir. | Un comunicado divul…
(2026-08-08). Venezuela: Delegations Begin New Political Talks Focused on Post-Earthquake Recovery and Electoral Guarantees. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The inaugural meeting took place at the Simón Bolívar Park Convention Center in La Carlota, Caracas. The government delegation was led by National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez, accompanied by Education Minister Ana María Sa…
(2026-08-08). Lessons of Japanese militarism's aggression must forever serve as alarm: spokesperson. ecns.cn The devastation and tragedies brought by nuclear weapons should never repeat themselves, and the lessons of Japanese militarism's aggression and expansion must forever serve as an alarm, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Thursday.
(2026-08-08). Somalia: On The Front Lines With Somaliland. popularresistance.org Several weeks ago, in early July 2026, I told friends and family that I'd be traveling to the first annual Las Anod Forum 2026. My family said, "Oh My God. Somalia? What the hell are you gonna do next? Terrorists! Al Shabaab! Warlords! Drone bombing! Kidnapping! Oil!" | US State Department advisories say more or less the same, although they don't mention the US drone bombing operation, which, according to Brown University's Costs of War project, has a far larger budget than Somalia's federal government. It's fired off some staggering amount of ordnance since 2007, often hitting civilians, mostly desert nomads,…
(2026-08-08). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-08-08). Mehr nicht willkommen? Wie wirken sich islamistischer Terrorismus und àúbergriffe von Migranten auf die politischen Prà§ferenzen der Deutschen aus. strategic-culture.su Berlin, Magdeburg, Màºnchen, Aschaffenburg, Solingen, Trier … Die traurige Liste deutscher Stà§dte, die aus eigener Erfahrung mit islamistischem Terrorismus und der Gewalt wahnsinniger Migranten gegenàºber der einheimischen Bevà∂lkerung vertraut sind, wird immer là§nger. | Schà§tzungen des Bundesamtes fàºr Verfassungsschutz zufolge belief sich das ‚ÄûPotenzial an Personen, die zu islamistisch motivierter Gewalt neigen", im Jahr 2025 in Deutschland auf 9.110 Personen. Und dabei handelt es sich nur um diejenigen, die den Sicherheitsbehà∂rden aufgefallen sin…
(2026-08-08). 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.
(2026-08-08). Washington Sold Euros To Lift Yen Without Informing European Central Bank. popularresistance.org The European Central Bank (ECB) was "blindsided" by Washington's decision to sell euros to prop up the Japanese yen last week, learning of the trade only after it was executed, the Financial Times (FT) reported on 7 August. | The New York Federal Reserve carried out the sale for the US Treasury on Friday, part of the first joint US—Japan operation to lift the yen in nearly three decades. ECB President Christine Lagarde raised the matter with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent a day later. | Senior ECB officials say using euros instead of dollars breaks with a post-war norm under which western central banks…
(2026-08-08). Urumqi holds B2B matchmaking event for Uzbekistan export enterprises. ecns.cn A B2B matchmaking event for Uzbek export enterprises was held from Wednesday to Thursday in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2026-08-08). Charlotte Mannya Maxeke's legacy empowers women through education and mentorship. sanews.gov.za Charlotte Mannya Maxeke's legacy empowers women through education and mentorship | As the first Black South African woman to earn a university degree in the United States in 1901, struggle stalwart Charlotte Mannya Maxeke broke barriers and laid the foundation for generations of women to pursue education, leadership and social change. ⚪ More than a century later, her legacy lives on through the Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Trust Fund, which provides financial assistance to young women pursuing higher education, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, helping those at risk of d…
(2026-08-08). It's Not Just Delaney. Immigration Jails Have Had Hundreds of Hunger Strikes. scheerpost.com By Victoria Valenzuela This article was originally published by Truthout Formerly incarcerated immigrants, solidarity activists, and scholars discuss the underreported resistance in ICE jails. When Dilmer "Loba" Lovos Mendez learned about the protests inside the Dilley Detention Center in Texas, they were not surprised. While being held for two years in California immigration jails from …
newarab.com (2026-08-07). Investigate Israel's killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil as war crime, rights groups say
The killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and the serious wounding of photojournalist Zeinab Faraj by the Israeli military earlier this year was a direct attack on civilians and should be treated as a war crime, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said in a press conference in Beirut on Thursday. Khalil, a journalist with Al-Akhbar, and freelancer Faraj, who was working as her camera operator, were attacked by the Israeli military on 22 April as they were working in southern Lebanon.
(2026-08-08). Kenya: Proposed Nuclear Power Plant Met With Fierce Opposition. popularresistance.org Opposition to Kenya's proposed nuclear power plant in Siaya County has intensified after community activists and residents protesting the project were arrested and investigated under terrorism-related allegations, prompting accusations of state repression from civil society organizations and progressive groups. | The controversy centers on the government's plan to construct what officials describe as Kenya's first commercial nuclear power plant in Central Sakwa, Siaya County, on the shores of Lake Victoria. The project is estimated to cost approximately KSh500 billion.
(2026-08-08). How Can Managed IT Simplify Remote Work? moguldom.com Remote work gives employees flexibility, but it also creates new technology challenges for businesses. Slow VPN connections, unsecured personal devices, inconsistent software updates, and delayed technical support can affect productivity and increase cybersecurity risks. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recommends securing remote access and continuously monitoring systems to reduce these risks. This …
(2026-08-08). Chinese, foreign visitors join millennium-old folk celebration in Qinghai. ecns.cn The annual Regong June Festival reached its summer peak on Tuesday in Tongren, northwest China's Qinghai Province, as elaborately dressed performers beat drums and performed traditional dances amid incense smoke.
(2026-08-08). The Changing Face Of Fascism In Latin America. popularresistance.org I've been watching two extraordinary analyses from Mexican historians and Latin American specialists—Christian Nader on Retrovisor and the panel on Contralínea's América Insumisa—and I wanted to share some reflections on what they reveal about the evolving nature of right-wing politics in the region, and how it connects to the broader strategic logic of the US-led empire that I have been mapping under the concept of the Bunker State, the Fragmentationist Grand Strategy and the Multi-Layered Cage. | The recent electoral shifts in South America—the razor-thin victories of the right in Peru, the ri…
(2026-08-08). 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.
(2026-08-08). CLAT 2027 Registration Underway – Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) has started Online Registration and Application Process for Common Law Admission Test 2027 — CLAT 2027, to be held in the month of December.
(2026-08-08). Free Mazid Saqf al-Hait! The Palestinian Authority must end political persecution and repression. samidoun.net 
The life of Palestinian political activist Mazid Saqf al-Hait is at risk as he remains detained in Palestinian Authority prisons. Lawyers for Justice reports that he has been denied adequate medical care, subjected to solitary confinement and obstructed from accessing the courts and a specialized medical committee, despite his serious health condition. His case is …
(2026-08-08). A tribute to Johanna Fernandez. mronline.org 
Johanna Fernandez left a powerful and revolutionary legacy through her scholarship and activism.
(2026-08-08). Government urges public to stay vigilant amid expected cold weather. sanews.gov.za Government urges public to stay vigilant amid expected cold weather | With a cold front expected to bring very cold, wet and windy conditions to parts of the country from Sunday, government is urging the public to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions. ⚪ The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has advised that a cold front is expected to make landfall over the Western and Northern Cape, bringing cold to very cold, wet and windy conditions, rough seas and snowfall over mountainous areas. ⚪ The system is expected to move eastwards, with these conditions spreading to the Eastern Cape and further inla…
(2026-08-08). NATO's Escalation Problem: The New Psychology of Russian Provocation. moderndiplomacy.eu Every time Russia crosses a line NATO said mattered and NATO's response looks functionally identical to its response to the previous violation, the alliance doesn't just fail to deter; it actively teaches Moscow where the real ceiling is. The Russian missile that landed in Poland on July 30 was met with scrambled jets, activated air …
(2026-08-08). Unitree Robotics unveils STAR Market IPO pricing. ecns.cn Unitree Robotics has priced its Shanghai initial public offering at 150.80 yuan (about $22.34), the company said on Thursday, with online and offline subscription kicking off next Monday.
(2026-08-08). Maha Direct 2nd Yr Pharmacy 2026 Round 1 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Thursday August 06, 2026 on its official website 'dsp2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round I of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Pharmacy (B Pharmacy and Pharm D) courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-08). SpaceX rocket debris crashes on Moon. ummid.com NASA and SpaceX are tracking Falcon 9 debris that crashed on Moon early in the morning Wednesday August 05, 2026.
(2026-08-08). EconoScope | Why China remains central to global chains of industries despite tariffs. ecns.cn More than a year after the United States imposed reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods, many multinational companies that shifted production to Southeast Asia are moving parts of their supply chains back to China, underscoring the country's enduring manufacturing advantages.
(2026-08-08). GATE 2027: DigiLocker is Mandatory for Registration. ummid.com Candidates, who are planning to apply for GATE 2027, should note that IIT Madras has made DigiLocker compulsory for the registration of Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering conducted for Postgraduate admissions, financial scholarships, and PSU job recruitment.
(2026-08-08). Belarusian Arol claims silver at European Pentathlon Championships. eng.belta.by Earlier in her career, Anastasiya Arol (under her maiden name Malashenoka) was a medalist at World Cup stages and a world and European junior champion in relay events.
(2026-08-08). U.S. scholar: U.S. turns the Xinjiang issue into a "presumption of guilt" tool. ecns.cn "The UFLPA has no legitimate legal foundation under international law. It violates basic WTO rules and international trade norms. Its enforcement criteria are fatally flawed, adopting an unfair presumption that treats all related entities as guilty without evidence." Josef Gregory Mahoney, professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University, said in the latest News Lounge with China News Network.
(2026-08-08). 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.
(2026-08-08). Belarusian wrestlers Kazlou and Dziatlau win tournament in Romania. eng.belta.by Belarusian freestyle wrestlers won four medals on the first day of the Ion Cornianu & Ladislau Simon International Tournament in Romania.
(2026-08-08). Social Power Is Built Before It Is Seen. popularresistance.org From the Bengal famine of 1943 to the election of the Left Front government in 1977, the communist movement in West Bengal, India, patiently built its strength among workers, peasants, refugees, students, and cultural workers. Through campaigns for food and land, the building of trade-union power, refugee mobilisation, and resistance to state repression, the left did more than win immediate demands: it created institutions of struggle, trained generations of organisers, and developed a political culture in which the grievances of different sections of people could be understood as part of a common struggle.
(2026-08-08). Call to vote in upcoming Local Government Elections. sanews.gov.za Call to vote in upcoming Local Government Elections | While urging eligible South Africans to cast their vote in the upcoming Local Government Elections, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has also called on voters to ensure peaceful, credible, free, and fair municipal elections. ⚪ "Minister Hlabisa urges all South Africans to ensure peaceful, credible, free, and fair municipal elections. The Minister [has] urged all South Africans, especially women, youth, persons with disabilities, and people in rural areas under different traditional authorities to go out to s…
(2026-08-08). Comicomment: Behind the 'China overcapacity' hype lies U.S. anxiety. ecns.cn As global supply chains are reshaping, some countries are politicizing trade issues, promoting the "China overcapacity" narrative, and imposing more restrictions on Chinese companies under the guise of protecting their own interests.
(2026-08-08). 4.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Sichuan's Yibin. ecns.cn A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Gao County in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, at 1: 08 p.m. Friday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
(2026-08-08). Collapsing Empire: US Creates New African Psyops Unit. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack Independent journalist David Hundeyin has exposed the Pentagon's new psychological operations unit targeting Africa, "Drongo Company". Tasked with "expanding the military's ability to influence foreign audiences" across the continent, its heavily hyped launch occurs against a backdrop of dramatically and irreversibly waning Western influence and power in every sphere across the continent. As Africans steadily rid themselves of …
(2026-08-08). 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.
(2026-08-08). French newlyweds choose Minsk as wedding destination. eng.belta.by The newlyweds were spotted during a photo session in the center of the capital.
(2026-08-08). China unveils refined lunar map, empowering future moon exploration. ecns.cn A Chinese research team has completed an updated geologic map of the entire moon featuring a scale of 1: 5 million, the Institute of Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences (IGCAGS), said on Thursday.
(2026-08-08). Friday Nite Videos | August 7, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | August 7, 2026 |
(2026-08-08). What You Should Know Before Installing a New Air Conditioning System in a Property. moguldom.com If you own, rent, invest in, or manage property, air conditioning stops being a luxury pretty quickly. It affects comfort, energy bills, tenant satisfaction, resale value, and even how long your equipment survives without throwing a dramatic mechanical tantrum in July. For real estate readers, the bigger question isn't whether cooling matters. It's how to …
(2026-08-08). China's Exports Feed the Global South's Industrial Engines. orinocotribune.com 
(2026-08-08). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-08). Mecca Pact: How Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Are Reshaping West Asia's Security. moderndiplomacy.eu The Mecca Compact in Brief On 7 August 2026, in the presence of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca (Makkah) Joint Defense Agreement, a trilateral collective-defense compact declaring that an armed attack on any one of the three shall be treated as an attack on all. This is …
(2026-08-08). Government urges nation to support Banyana Banyana. sanews.gov.za Government urges nation to support Banyana Banyana | With Banyana Banyana set to take on Morocco in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final match tonight, government is calling on all South Africans to continue supporting the senior women's national team. | "Government encourages all South Africans to unite behind the team and celebrate how far they have come. Their courage, determination and resilience have inspired the nation and demonstrated that South Africa can compete with the very best on the global stage," Acting Government Spokesperson Nomonde Mnukwa said. | The match will get under…
(2026-08-08). The Right has created its perfect trans athlete. mronline.org 
A lot of people in and around the WNBA are talking about trans women.
(2026-08-08). TN NEET UG 2026 Counselling: List of not-Eligible Candidates Published. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee has published on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' the list of candidates who have registered for NEET UG 2026 MBBS (Medical) and BDS (Dental) Counselling but have been found ineligible for different reasons.
(2026-08-08). Northeast China looks to Aug. 7 for heat relief as autumn begins. ecns.cn A social media hashtag saying "It feels like all of northeast China is waiting for Aug. 7" trended Thursday, as residents looked forward to a sharp cooldown on Friday, which marks Start of Autumn (li qiu), one of China's 24 traditional solar terms.
(2026-08-08). TCM used to treat patients on flights. ecns.cn A recent in-flight medical emergency highlighted how traditional Chinese medicine techniques can complement emergency care in unexpected settings.
(2026-08-08). Iraqi PM, Saudi intelligence chief discuss regional security as militias delay response. al-monitor.com Aug 7 (Reuters) – Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met Saudi general intelligence chief Khalid al-Humaidan on Friday to discuss coordination over regional security developments, the prime minister's office said.Zaidi said Iraq would not allow its territory to be used to launch attacks or activities targeting any other country. He reiterated Baghdad's commitment to protecting its sovereignty and preventing regional escalation.
(2026-08-08). Cockroach Found in Adelanto ICE Detention Cell. lataco.com A detainee from Adelanto ICE Detention Center showed L.A. TACO a live cockroach during a video call. It's not the first time they have found roaches in their cell.
(2026-08-08). Nuclear Watchdog Sues For Plutonium Pit Production 'Special Study'. popularresistance.org Santa Fe, NM — Nuclear Watch New Mexico has sued the Department of Energy under the Freedom of Information Act for its Special Study of the National Nuclear Security Administration's Leadership and Management of the Plutonium Pit Production Mission. The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is the semi-autonomous nuclear weapons agency within DOE. | Plutonium "pits" are the radioactive cores or "triggers" of nuclear weapons. Their expanded manufacturing has been the chokepoint of resumed industrial-scale nuclear weapons production by the U.S.
(2026-08-08). China's foreign trade up 17.3% in first seven months of 2026. ecns.cn China's total goods trade reached 30.13 trillion yuan (about $4.46 trillion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 17.3% year on year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Friday.
(2026-08-08). 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.
(2026-08-08). 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.
(2026-08-08). DME MP NEET UG 2026 Counselling Schedule Published. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh has published on its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' NEET UG Counselling Date and Schedule 2026 conducted for admission in Medical and Dental courses (MBBS and BDS) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-08). Henan promotes paid leave policy to encourage flexible vacations. ecns.cn Henan Province has introduced measures to encourage employees to take paid annual leave, aiming to make paid leave easier to take while boosting tourism and consumption.
(2026-08-08). Asia's Shifting Balance of Power and the New Regional Order. moderndiplomacy.eu The foundational principles of the balance of power has found its textual footing primarily through the works of Hans Morgenthou and Kenneth Waltz. It was formalised as a core principle of diplomacy and international relations following the Peace of Westphalia (1648) and the Treaty of Utrecht (1713) and is generally considered as an Eurocentric concept. …
(2026-08-08). The American Left Is Making Strides. But Can They Win in November? portside.org The American Left Is Making Strides. But Can They Win in November? |
(2026-08-08). Calls to permanently pedestrianise central Belfast following festival success. thecanary.co 
Campaigners have called on north of Ireland infrastructure minister Liz Kimmins to ensure Belfast stays a walkable city. The demand comes after pedestrianisation of the city centre has proved a huge success during a major festival. The north's largest city is currently hosting the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the first time. The event is […] | By
(2026-08-08). Who Benefits From Rising Tensions In The South China Sea? popularresistance.org Tensions in the South China Sea flared again on 20 July, when a Philippine Navy vessel illegally grounded at China's Ren'ai Jiao sparked a confrontation with the China Coast Guard, followed three days later by the Coast Guard driving away two Philippine vessels near Huangyan Dao. In the following article, Friends of Socialist China co-founder Danny Haiphong — a US independent journalist and researcher specialising in US foreign policy and geopolitics — asks who actually benefits from the escalation. | His answer is that these clashes did not emerge in a vacuum. They came against the backdrop of the te…
(2026-08-08). North West farmer becomes a thriving beekeeper. sanews.gov.za North West farmer becomes a thriving beekeeper | A chance encounter with a German tourist in a restaurant in Vilakazi Street, Soweto, has transformed North West farmer Mems Ramaila's curiosity about beekeeping into a thriving agribusiness. | Today, her company, Bee African, is gaining recognition as one of the few women-led enterprises making significant strides in South Africa's largely male-dominated beekeeping industry. | Ramaila, a lucerne farmer based near Brits in the North West, says her journey into beekeeping began with a simple question: What could she do with the bees that constantly swarmed around her…
(2026-08-08). Who Owns American History? portside.org Who Owns American History? |
(2026-08-08). 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.
(2026-08-08). Middle route of South-to-North Water Diversion transfers over 80 billion cubic meters of water to north China. ecns.cn As of Friday, the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project's has transferred over 80 billion cubic meters of water to northern regions, benefiting nearly 118 million people, the Ministry of Water Resources, data released on Friday showed.
(2026-08-08). What Smart Homeowners Notice Before an Exterior Renovation Goes Sideways. moguldom.com Your home's exterior does more than look presentable from the street. It controls energy loss, handles weather stress, protects structural materials, and quietly shapes resale value. If you're planning repairs or upgrades, small decisions can snowball fast. A cheap material choice, a rushed contractor bid, or ignored water damage can turn a straightforward project into …
(2026-08-08). Social security is national security. strategic-culture.su If the people's basic welfare is not secured, the entire political system is unsafe. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | To quote the Br…
(2026-08-08). Summer-fall bird hunting season opens in Belarus. eng.belta.by Hunting is permitted during daylight hours by firearm (from ambush, by stalking, by vehicle using small watercraft without engines or with engines turned off) and by non-firearm methods (using birds of prey).
(2026-08-08). Factory tours gain popularity among Chinese summer travelers. ecns.cn Factory tours have emerged as a new trend in China's summer travel market, according to a report released by online travel platform Tongcheng Travel on Wednesday.
(2026-08-08). DME MP NEET UG 2026 Counselling Starts: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh is starting from today i.e. Wednesday August 05, 2026 through its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' registration of students, who wish to participate in the MP NEET UG Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS) Counselling 2026.
(2026-08-08). Why is the U.S. government targeting Chinese sunflower seeds and dumplings. ecns.cn On July 31, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security added 43 more Chinese companies to its entity list under the so-called Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). | "When even sunflower seeds and dumplings are labeled as a 'threat,' it exposes the absurdity of the U.S. move," Josef Gregory Mahoney, professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University, said in the latest News Lounge with China News Network.
(2026-08-08). Bankipur By-Election Result 2026: BJP's Sinha trails behind Prashant Kishor. ummid.com BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha is trailing behind Jan Suraaj Party Founder Prashant Kishor in the the Bankipur Assembly seat where counting of votes for the July 2026 by-election is underway.
(2026-08-08). Chinese research vessel Tan Kah Kee makes first visit to Sabah, Malaysia. ecns.cn The 3,600-tonne research vessel Tan Kah Kee, operated by Xiamen University, docked for the first time in Kota Kinabalu, capital of Malaysia's Sabah state, offering a two-day free visit for local residents starting Thursday.
(2026-08-08). New worker camp serves Shanghai airport Phase IV expansion. ecns.cn A worker camp serving the airfield section of Shanghai Pudong International Airport Phase IV Expansion Project was officially put into use on Thursday.
(2026-08-08). 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.
(2026-08-08). Comicomment: What's behind the 'China overcapacity' hype. ecns.cn China's industrial capacity is a driver of global economic recovery, not a threat. Trying to dim others' lights will not make one's own shine brighter; blocking cooperation will only hold back one's own future.
(2026-08-08). Budding Nuclear Scientists from 19 Countries Sit in INSO 2026 Practical in Jeddah. ummid.com As many as 60 budding nuclear scientists representing 19 countries Tuesday August 4, 2026 appeared in the Practical Exams conducted by International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO) in Jeddah.
(2026-08-08). The Periodic Table Is a Sanctions Weapon Now. moderndiplomacy.eu On 23 July, the EU adopted its toughest sanctions package yet against Russian oil and gas revenue — asset freezes on 94 banks, an expanded shadow-fleet tanker list, a squeeze aimed squarely at the money funding Moscow's war. On 24 July, China responded. Not with oil, not with a currency peg, but with scandium, yttrium, …
(2026-08-08). Power restoration underway in 78 communities hit by storm across Belarus. eng.belta.by A total of 114 crews are continuously laboring to restore power, with 178 units of equipment deployed. The effort also involves 21 mobile diesel generator sets.
(2026-08-08). Six Ways Advocates Can Practice Solidarity For Environmental Justice. popularresistance.org "People are scared," remarks the executive director of a grassroots environmental group in Southern California. Her group, like many others, engaged in self-reflection following the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020. They made substantial changes through diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and developed new partnerships with community leaders. Recently, a longtime volunteer approached the executive director to urge that she stop talking about their organizational DEI work. While her organization isn't pulling back on such work, she told us about other organizations who have removed DEI work from webs…
(2026-08-08). Dr. Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Primary for Senate. ummid.com Egyptian-American Dr. Abdul El-Sayed has won the Michigan Democratic Primary for Senate, a result seen is a major blow to pro-Israeli Zionist lobby.
(2026-08-08). 138 endangered stork chicks hatch as China, Russia strengthen cross-border protection. ecns.cn Honghe National Nature Reserve in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has bred 138 healthy Oriental white stork chicks this year, as China and Russia strengthen cross-border protection for the endangered migratory bird, the reserve said Thursday.
(2026-08-08). The End of an 80-Year Dream : North Korea's New Geopolitical Doctrine. moderndiplomacy.eu North Korea officially gave up on its dream of unification with the South in January 2024. Though this may appear relatively insignificant, after all, who believes in such hopes? The news still comes as a big shock to many observers and carries considerable ramifications .As well as signaling a far more unstable relationship between the …
(2026-08-08). Maha Direct 2nd Yr Engg 2026 Round 1 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to release today i.e. Tuesday August 04, 2026 on its official website 'dse2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round I of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Engineering and Technology (BE and B Tech) courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-08). How Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact puts regional strategy to test. al-monitor.com The defense agreement is not an anti-Iran bloc, but it may reflect a deeper regional adjustment to years of Iranian asymmetric warfare as well as uncertainty over US security commitments.
(2026-08-08). How Crisis Management Software Coordinates Critical Response. moguldom.com A critical event strains judgment, communication, and timing at the same time. Staff need verified facts, a clear chain of action, and immediate contact with responders. Trouble often grows when records sit in separate systems or key details stay trapped in memory. Coordination improves when one platform ties locations, procedures, and people into a usable …
(2026-08-08). As pro-Palestinian candidates gain ground, will influence wane? al-monitor.com The American Israel Public Affairs Committee's influence has weakened in the Democratic Party and may also be at risk among Republicans.
(2026-08-08). US War on ICC Isn't New, Isn't Just Coming From GOP, and Isn't Just About Israel. scheerpost.com By Stephen Zunes This article was originally published by Truthout This is a disingenuous bipartisan effort to discredit the ICC and international humanitarian law as a whole. The United States has launched an all-out assault on the International Criminal Court (ICC). In the past few weeks alone, the Trump administration has vowed to eradicate the …
(2026-08-08). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Round 4 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website "poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in" today i.e. Thursday August 06, 2026 the CAP Round 4 Seat Allotment Result of the students seeking admission in the First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering / Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-08). Jordan shores up US lifelines as Iran targets Amman's reliance on Washington. al-monitor.com Already a leading recipient of US aid, Jordan has secured fresh funds from the United States as the Iran war tests Amman and Washington's partnerships.
(2026-08-08). Beijing parks put 72 robots to work as guides, cleaners and wildlife monitors. ecns.cn A first batch of 72 robots is being deployed this summer across 14 municipal parks in Beijing, including the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven Park and Yuyuantan Park, taking on tasks ranging from visitor guidance and cleaning to ecological monitoring and water rescue.
(2026-08-08). UP NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Registration Starts, Last Date Aug 12. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started through its official website 'upneet.gov.in' from today i.e. Friday August 07, 2026 Online Registration for the First Round of Counselling for students seeking admission in First Year MBBS (Medical) and BDS (Dental) for the year 2026-27 in Government/Private colleges.
(2026-08-08). Decoding BJP's Operation 360. ummid.com The BJP's 'Operation 360' is not merely a strategy for electoral supremacy; it is a fundamental threat to the delicate balance of our federal republic, the sanctity of our vote, and the very spirit of Indian democracy.
(2026-08-08). Exodus: West Bank hardships drive out Palestinian Christians. al-monitor.com Palestinian Christians call themselves "living stones" and say they have lived continuously in the Holy Land for the last 2,000 years. Maybe not for much longer, believes Reverend Mitri Raheb. | "If the current conditions continue, there will not be a single Palestinian Christian left by 2050," said Raheb, founder and president of Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus Christ.
(2026-08-08). 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).
(2026-08-08). Alternative water sources make up over 45% of Hangzhou's sanitation use. ecns.cn East China's Hangzhou City has increased the use of treated river water and reclaimed water in sanitation operations, with the two sources accounting for 45.37% of the city's total sanitation water use in the first half of this year.
(2026-08-08). BJP Loses Party President's Bastion, Bankipur, to Prashant Kishor. ummid.com In a major setback, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has lost the Bankipur Assembly seat in Bihar — a citadel of the Party President, Nitin Nabin, to Jan Suraaj Party Founder Prashant Kishor.
(2026-08-08). SC initiates contempt proceedings against BJP govt in Madhya Pradesh. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Wednesday August 05, 2026 initiated contempt proceedings against the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh over its decision to halt the Bhopal Municipal Corporation's sealing drive to clear illegal commercial establishments operating from residential areas.
(2026-08-08). Pacific Islands Forum fails to reach consensus on anti-missile statement against China. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Susana Suisuiki of RNZ Pacific Disagreement from some China-aligned Pacific Islands countries has prevented regional countries within the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) issuing a joint statement against missile testing in the Pacific. At their meeting in Suva on Friday, PIF foreign ministers failed to agree on a unified statement against China after it fired…
(2026-08-08). President to address Women's Day commemoration. sanews.gov.za President to address Women's Day commemoration | President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 National Women's Day commemoration event at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Sunday. | "This occasion will mark the 70th anniversary of the 1956 protest march to the Union Buildings by at least 20 000 women. The 1956 march opposed the apartheid government's decision to extend urban pass laws to women, and was a precursor to major political changes over [the] coming decades that led to the demise of the racist regime in South Africa," the Presidency said on Friday. | The National Women's Day co…
(2026-08-08). Jiangxi adds 290,000 new urban jobs in H1. ecns.cn Jiangxi registered 290,000 new urban jobs in the first half of 2026, fulfilling 71% of its annual target, the Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security said Thursday.
(2026-08-08). FIFA in turmoil: Middle East takes center stage as Infantino fights to stay in power. al-monitor.com Amid the backlash to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's controversial investment plan, upcoming World Cup hosts Morocco and Saudi Arabia have starring roles in the drama.
(2026-08-08). MCC NEET UG 2026 AIQ Counselling Starts: Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) is starting through its official website 'mcc.nic.in' from today i.e. Wednesday August 05, 2026 Online Registration of candidates for MCC NEET UG All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling 2026 Round 1.
(2026-08-08). Public called to support young Mpumalanga water innovator in Sweden. sanews.gov.za Public called to support young Mpumalanga water innovator in Sweden | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on South Africans to rally behind 17-year-old Sinenhlanhla Sikhulile Nkosi, as he prepares to represent the country at the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) in Sweden later this month. ⚪ Sinenhlanhla, a Grade 11 learner at Sitintile Secondary School in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, made history as the first learner from the province to win the department's flagship 2026 South African Youth Water Prize (SAYWP). ⚪ He now has an opportunity to earn international recognition through th…
(2026-08-08). The "Mechanical Miracle" That Ruined Mark Twain's Life. portside.org The "Mechanical Miracle" That Ruined Mark Twain's Life |
(2026-08-08). How Brokers Make Money With Zero Commission. moguldom.com "Zero commission" has become one of the most powerful phrases in financial technology. It helped online brokers attract millions of new users, encouraged traditional firms to reduce headline fees, and made investing feel almost as simple as downloading an app. But a zero-dollar commission does not mean that a broker operates for free. It usually …
(2026-08-08). Paul Krugman and Gabriel Zucman: A Conversation About Inequality. portside.org Paul Krugman and Gabriel Zucman: A Conversation About Inequality |
(2026-08-08). Australia, world leader in arresting climate protesters, drops 130 charges. asiapacificreport.nz By Michael West NSW Police have dropped charges against the remaining climate protesters from Rising Tide's 2024 People's Blockade of Newcastle Harbour — the site of the world's largest coal port. Climate Defenders Australia, which represented 117 of the arrestees, had repeatedly petitioned police to withdraw anti-protest charges after they failed to prosecute test cases,…
(2026-08-08). Chinese college students send self-developed satellite into orbit. ecns.cn A student satellite team from Harbin Institute of Technology successfully launched its self-developed Lilac-3 satellite into orbit, marking a milestone for a young team involved in independent satellite development.
(2026-08-08). CAT 2026 Registration Starts, Last Date of Application Sep 15. ummid.com CAT 2026 Registration: Online registration for Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) has started from today i.e. Monday August 03, 2026, the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) said.
(2026-08-08). Belarus harvests over 6m tonnes of grain. eng.belta.by According to operational data as of 8 August, 6.130 million tonnes of grain have been threshed. Some 69% of the area under grain and leguminous crops has been harvested (including rapeseed, excluding corn).
(2026-08-08). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-08). 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.
(2026-08-08). Meet Resham Fatma, India's 1st Acid Attack Survivor, to Receive Chevening Scholarship. ummid.com In a remarkable journey of grit and determination, Resham Fatma, has become India's first acid attack survivor to receive the UK government's prestigious Chevening Scholarship.
(2026-08-08). African developers favor Chinese AI models for lower costs, greater control. ecns.cn African developers are increasingly choosing Chinese AI models for their lower costs, relatively modest computing requirements and ability to be deployed and customized independently, The New York Times reported Wednesday.
(2026-08-08). Rawcut Creative: Is It Still Top Dog For B2B Websites And Branding In 2026? moguldom.com We recently became interested in Rawcut Creative, a Chicago-based website design and branding agency offering SEO and content. We wanted to see if it was good and if it delivers on its promises. We know that a lot of companies are interested in finding agencies that can provide them with high-quality, original branding. Many firms …
(2026-08-08). Winners of CIS competition "The Art of the Book" named in Minsk. eng.belta.by The winners of the 23rd International Competition "The Art of the Book" of the CIS member states were announced in Minsk, the Information Ministry told BelTA.
(2026-08-08). The militarization of space threatens us all. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-08). Democracy's sham: Why the West's election lectures are pure hypocrisy. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-08). Let them eat burritos: Out of touch influencers risk all for Trump war. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-08-08). Las sanciones a Rusia dejan a España sin sus mejores helicópteros para combatir los incendios forestales. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-08). Merchants, faith, and the resurgence of slavery in Western Christendom. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-08). Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as Colombia president. geo.tv Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella speaks during a security summit with mayors and security secretaries from Colombia's main cities ahead of his inauguration on August 7 in Cali, in Barranquilla, Colombia, August 4, 2026. — ReutersColombia's new president…
(2026-08-08). L'Artico conteso tra la militarizzazione occidentale e lo sviluppo sino-russo. strategic-culture.su Rotte, risorse, deterrenza nucleare e diritti dei popoli indigeni fanno del Grande Nord uno snodo decisivo dell'ordine mondiale. Mentre l'Occidente ne accentua la militarizzazione e lo sfruttamento corporativo, Russia e Cina costruiscono un corridoio eurasiatico fondato su sovranità , infrastrutture e cooperazione. | Segue nostro Il progressivo arretramento dei ghiacci sta trasformando l'Artico da periferia estrema del sistema internazio…
(2026-08-08). O suplício dos prisioneiros palestinos, que nà£o abandonam a histórica resistência contra a ocupaàßà£o. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-07). Vessel traffic through Hormuz dwindles this week as markets watch Iran-Oman talks. al-monitor.com SINGAPORE, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dwindled to 33 vessels from Monday to Thursday this week, data showed, versus 50 in the week-ago period, as markets watched talks between Iran and Oman for signs of progress in reopening the key waterway.Four vessels transited the strait on Thursday, including a very large crude carrier, Nissos Kea, carrying about 2 million barrels of Basrah crude loaded in Iraq, Kpler data showed.Of the rest, two were laden with liquefied petroleum gas and one was a minor bulk carrier.
(2026-08-07). Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact amid regional war. al-monitor.com Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defence agreement on Friday amid violence in the region from Houthi attacks and the US-Iran war. | Riyadh is looking to strengthen its security ties against the backdrop of war between the United States and Iran, which has drawn in surrounding nations and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea.
(2026-08-07). Can the World Achieve Energy Security After the Iran War? moderndiplomacy.eu The Iran war has fundamentally reshaped global energy security calculations, forcing fuel importing nations to confront an uncomfortable reality. The disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy corridors, has exposed the vulnerability of countries that rely heavily on imported oil, natural gas, and refined fuels. While policymakers broadly agree …
(2026-08-07). Iran Strikes Force Historic U.S. Military Retreat in Gulf. thealtworld.com As the US military pulls troops from Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, is Iran reshaping the balance of power in the Persian Gulf? Gulf State Analytics CEO Giorgio Cafiero joins Rania Khalek and Zoe Alexandra to examine whether Tehran has finally convinced Washington's allies that hosting US imperialism comes with increasing risks rather than greater security. | Tehran is making significant strategic gains; Cafiero also discusses Iran's second wave of strikes on US forces in Jordan and Oman's deepening China strategy; he explains why Trump's pause in striking Iran wasn't just about Saudi pressure, why Riyadh's nuclear…
(2026-08-07). As US rethinks regional presence, Israel shifts focus to destabilizing Iran. al-monitor.com Uncertain how to interpret the American regional redeployment, Israel is focusing on efforts to destabilize the Iranian regime and stop its nuclear program.
(2026-08-07). Iran-Oman deal over Hormuz takes shape as war-weary US looks on. al-monitor.com Trump administration appears poised to concede Iran and Oman's management of Hormuz in hope that Tehran eventually fold on its nuclear program.
(2026-08-07). Trump's Brazil Tariffs: Causing a Pivot to Asia. moderndiplomacy.eu Trump's economic strategy has widely been tied into the weaponisation of tariffs. The US-China trade war, beginning in 2018 during Trump's first term, culminated in tariffs on American and Chinese goods worth a total of $735 billion, as of August 2020. Trump's second administration continued the trade war, with American tariffs hitting 145% and Chinese …
(2026-08-07). Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni govt forces. al-monitor.com Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis killed at least 58 government troops in missile and drone attacks on Thursday, a military source said, in one of the deadliest days of the country's civil war in four years. | The attacks come as Yemen is increasingly drawn into the US-Israeli war with Iran, with the rebels stepping up attacks against both government forces and neighbouring Saudi Arabia, a key US ally and supporter of the internationally recognised Yemeni government.
(2026-08-07). Latest 'Historic' Gaza Disarmament Deal As Envisioned By Trump. ummid.com Netanyahu calls Gaza Disarmament Deal inadequate, Hamas ties it to a full Israeli pullout, and Washington simultaneously readies fresh strikes on Iran – exposing how unsettled the region truly remains.
(2026-08-07). Iranian Strikes Leave Hundreds of US Troops With Lasting Brain Injuries. orinocotribune.com Hundreds of US troops have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in Iranian missile and drone strikes since Washington launched its war on Iran, highlighting the mounting physical cost of the US aggression and the potentially lasting consequences for American forces. | Nearly 700 US troops have been wounded in Iranian missile and drone attacks on US bases since Washington's aggression against Iran escalated, according to US military officials. Most were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries and returned to duty after treatment, the Associated Press reported. | The Pentagon has described most of the injuries s…
(2026-08-07). The rise or fail of middle powers will determine Middle East peace. responsiblestatecraft.org For more than two decades, endless wars have destabilized the Middle East, creating huge amounts of human suffering, displacement and trauma. The region is exhausted, with little faith in the possibility of peace and few structures to enable it. The region is now at an inflection point; it can continue endless violence or undertake serious mediation and conflict resolution. The war with Iran has exposed the limits of U.S. military power, leaving only one practical option on the table: pursuing negotiations that recognize the balance of power in the region and the security concerns of all parties. This require…
(2026-08-07). Holocaust descendants doubt Ed Miliband will stop UK's genocide complicity. thecanary.co 
Many Holocaust survivors and descendants have been vocally opposing the UK's complicity with Israel's genocide in Gaza since 2023. And they hope new foreign secretary Ed Miliband — himself the son of Holocaust survivors — will stop this. But as some explained to the Canary, they doubt he will. Ed Miliband's 'self-serving' careerism Miliband doesn't […] | By
(2026-08-07). Is It (Still) Un-American to Care? scheerpost.com Danaka Katovich I initially wrote this piece in 2024 during the student uprisings that took place around the United States. The content was focused on Gaza and the people who made up the movement for Palestine in the belly of the beast. I've rewritten some of it and replaced Gaza with Cuba. The arguments needed …
(2026-08-07). ALBA Movements Inaugurates 4th Continental Assembly in Cuba. orinocotribune.com The 4th Continental Assembly of ALBA Movements began on Thursday, August 6, in Havana, Cuba, with the participation of more than 150 delegates from 25 countries. The aim of the assembly is to reaffirm popular unity as a key tool to confront the neoliberal offensive, analyze the global situation in the face of the crisis of capitalism, and create a continental work plan to form a unified struggle agenda. | At the opening of the meeting, held at the University of Havana, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez and other authorities attended, including the secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the…
(2026-08-07). Prensa de EEUU divulga filtraciones gubernamentales: La CIA estaría intensificando su labor contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu La Agencia Central de Inteligencia de EE. UU. ha establecido en secreto un grupo de trabajo especial para Cuba, con el objetivo de redirigir recursos financieros, humanos y técnicos para presionar al Gobierno de La Habana y forzar un quiebre en su cúpula dirigente, aseguran supuestas filtraciones publicadas por los medios estadounidenses The New York Times y Politico.
(2026-08-07). Presidente Díaz-Canel en inauguración de Encuentro de Partidos Comunistas y Obreros. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel asiste este viernes en La Habana, a la inauguración del 24 Encuentro Internacional de Partidos Comunistas y Obreros (EIPCO). | El evento se realiza en vísperas de las conmemoraciones centrales por el centenario del natalicio del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro Ruz (13 de agosto), y para patentizar la solidaridad de los integrantes de esta plataforma de articulación de la izquierda progresista mundial. | La solidaridad con la mayor isla de las Antillas y la condena a la…
(2026-08-07). Tragedia en Tailandia: Adolescente de 14 años mata a cinco profesores y a sus abuelos. cubadebate.cu Un adolescente de 14 años mató este viernes en Tailandia a sus abuelos antes de dirigirse a su escuela, ubicada en las afueras de Bangkok, donde acabó con la vida de otras cinco personas. El estudiante mató a sus abuelos en su casa, ubicada a unos 20 kilómetros del colegio, con un arma perteneciente a su abuelo, según las autoridades.
(2026-08-07). Gobierno de Cuba expresa interés en contribuir a fortalecer la UEE. radiohc.cu El embajador de Cuba en Rusia, Enrique Orta destacó este viernes que la nación caribeña, en su condición de país Observador, ratifica la disposición para contribuir al fortalecimiento de la Unión Económica Euroasiática (UEE). | El diplomático, quien intervino en la reunión del Consejo Intergubernamental Eurasiático en formato ampliado, que tiene como sede la urbe kirguisa de Cholpon-Ata, refirió igualmente que la mayor isla de las Antillas también apoya a la organización para impulsar sus vínculos económicos, comerciales, financieros y de cooperación con los Estados que la integran. | En sus palabras, a las cuale…
(2026-08-07). Prensa de EE. UU. divulga filtraciones gubernamentales: La CIA estaría intensificando su labor contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu La Agencia Central de Inteligencia (CIA) de Estados Unidos ha establecido en secreto un grupo de trabajo especial para Cuba, con el objetivo de redirigir recursos financieros, humanos y técnicos para presionar al Gobierno de La Habana y forzar un quiebre en su cúpula dirigente, aseguran supuestas filtraciones publicadas por los medios estadounidenses The New York Times y Politico que, posteriormente, han sido reproducidas por todo el espectro mediático occidental.
(2026-08-07). Argentina: El Senado sancionó el proyecto de Inviolabilidad, pero excluyó los capítulos sobre Tierras y Manejo del Fuego. cubadebate.cu En la madrugada de este viernes, el Senado de Argentina aprobó en general el proyecto de Ley de Inviolabilidad de la Propiedad Privada impulsado por el Gobierno de Javier Milei, luego de una sesión maratónica que se prolongó por más de diez horas. La iniciativa logró los votos necesarios al ser sancionada con 37 votos a favor y 33 en contra.
(2026-08-07). Coloreando la esperanza: ACPDI Villa Clara abre nuevas puertas a la vida. radiohc.cu 
La Asociación Cubana de Personas en Situación de Discapacidad Intelectual (ACPDI) en Villa Clara abrió las puertas de una hermosa sede en el centro de la urbe capital. Lídice Tomé Sánchez, su presidenta provincial, ofreció declaraciones exclusivas a nuestra emisora: | ´Acá en nuestra sede ya comenzamos, en esta semana, los talleres con las personas en situación de discapacidad intelectual, sus familiares y apoyos —explicó —. Esto nos hacía mucha falta, algo por lo que estaba abogando nuestra asociación, que se está haciendo ya en La Habana como centro piloto, y acá en Villa Clara, donde abrimos…
(2026-08-07). El espejismo del correo seguro: Por qué GPG/PGP es la herramienta que amamos odiar. cubadebate.cu Sean bienvenidos una vez más a Código Seguro, mis estimados lectores. Como bien es sabido en el mundo de la ciberseguridad, pocas herramientas generan un debate tan apasionado como GPG (GNU Privacy Guard), la implementación más famosa del estándar OpenPGP. Para muchos, es la navaja suiza de la privacidad, debido a que cifra, firma, autentica y otorga no repudio.
(2026-08-07). Díaz-Canel asiste al Encuentro Internacional de Partidos Comunistas y Obreros en La Habana. cubadebate.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, asiste hoy, en La Habana, a la inauguración del 24 Encuentro Internacional de Partidos Comunistas y Obreros. El evento se realiza en vísperas de las conmemoraciones centrales por el centenario del natalicio del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz.
(2026-08-07). Oriente Medio sin injerencias externas: la propuesta de Irán para la estabilidad regional. cubadebate.cu Kazem Gharibabadi, Kazem Gharibabadi, viceministro de Asuntos Jurídicos e Internacionales del Ministerio de Exteriores de Irán, afirmó que la seguridad de Oriente Medio debe estar en manos de los países de la región, y destacó la "voluntad política" de varias naciones del golfo Pérsico para avanzar hacia una agenda común sin intervención externa.
(2026-08-07). Lima confirma que será sede de los próximos Juegos Deportivos Panamericanos y Parapanamericanos. cubadebate.cu Perú ratificó este jueves la decisión de que su capital, Lima, sea sede de los Juegos Deportivos Panamericanos y Parapanamericanos del próximo año, en una visita de representantes representantes de Panam Sports. La revalidación del compromiso estuvo a cargo de la nueva presidenta peruana, Keiko Fujimori.
(2026-08-07). Trabajador fue baleado durante robo en bodega en Nueva York. cubadebate.cu Un hombre le disparó al empleado de una bodega durante un intento de robo en una bodega del Lower East Side de Manhattan (NYC) la madrugada del jueves.
(2026-08-07). Thursday 8/13: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-08-07). Saturday 8/8: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Surviving: Orphans of Gaza" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gXcr……
(2026-08-07). Delcy Rodríguez Meets With Seismic Engineering Firms Miyamoto International and TFI Solutions. orinocotribune.com In an effort to strengthen sustainable urban development, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has led a high-level working meeting with representatives of prestigious international seismic engineering and technology firms, aiming to strengthen the nation's structural resilience and coordinating advanced urban reconstruction plans. | The meeting, held this Wednesday, August 5, included the participation of the global firm Miyamoto International, a specialist in structural engineering and seismic risk management, represented by its founder and CEO, Dr Hideki "Kit" Miyamoto. Miyamoto arrived in Venezuela with the backi…
(2026-08-07). Sunday 8/9: Webinar: Remembering Awdah Hathaleen: Voices from Umm al-Kheir. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mUwQTz5……
(2026-08-07). Harbin brings winter indoors in height of summer. ecns.cn Alejandra Palacios found herself moving from summer heat to winter chill in just a matter of minutes.One moment, she was strolling in almost 30 C warmth in summer clothes.
(2026-08-07). "The Potluck" : Musical Explores Trauma of 1979 Greensboro KKK Massacre of 5 Antiracist Activists. democracynow.org 
Composer and playwright César Alvarez joins Democracy Now! to discuss their new musical, The Potluck. It tells the story of the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, when Klansmen and American Nazis opened fire on an antiracist demonstration in Greensboro, North Carolina, killing five members of the Communist Workers' Party. In 2020, the Greensboro City Council passed a resolution apologizing for the attack and the police department's complicity in the killings. | Alvarez tells Democracy Now! the musical is an attempt to grapple with "what it has meant to grow up in the aftermath of this state-sanctioned mu…
(2026-08-07). Policing The Republic: Inside View of How India Fights Corruption and Crime, and Protects Rights. ummid.com In Policing the Republic, Yashovardhan Azad delivers a powerful and unflinching examination of Indian policing, corruption, criminalization of politics, terrorism, insurgency, intelligence operations, governance and national security.
(2026-08-07). Liberia Ends Primary School Registration Fees. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Classroom at the Buchanan Elementary Demonstration School, Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County, Liberia, January 6, 2026. | © 2026 Human Rights Watch | Liberia's government announced on August 5 the elimination of all school registration fees from kindergarten through grade 6, beginning with the new school year on September 7. The decision removes one of the biggest barriers to schooling for hundreds of thousands of children.A recent Human Rights Watch report, "Without Education, There Will Be Nothing," documents that school registration fees have often placed schooling out of reach…
(2026-08-07). Dems Warn Prediction Markets Allowing Bets on Wildfires Threaten Public Safety. truthout.org Several Democratic senators have sent a letter to Michael Selig, chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), expressing deep concern about online prediction gambling markets allowing bets on wildfires. The letter, sent earlier this week, notes that Polymarket — an online prediction gambling website — allowed users to bet on several questions relating to the Palisades and Eaton… |
(2026-08-07). Belkoopsoyuz criticized for poor performance. eng.belta.by The president addressed Chairperson of the Belkoopsoyuz Board Inessa Korotkevich and asked two classic questions: who is to blame and what is to be done.
(2026-08-07). Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III Announce March On Washington. newsone.com : | ✕ | In July, Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III, and Arndrea Waters King announced plans to have another March on Washington in August to defend voting rights. |
(2026-08-07). El-Sayed's Michigan primary win against tyranny a good omen for a fairer US future. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Robert Reich With the victory of progressive Dr Abdul El-Sayed over Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic primary this week, prepare yourself to hear enormous quantities of bullsh*t in the United States about the Democratic Party now being "taken over" by "Democratic Socialists". Or as the reliably establishment New York Times described what's…
(2026-08-07). Belarusian swimmers win 12 gold medals at Ganja Cup in Azerbaijan. eng.belta.by Over the two days of competition, Belarusian swimmers collected 12 gold, six silver and one bronze medal. Around 150 young swimmers from Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Georgia took part in the tournament.
(2026-08-07). Friday 8/7: What is Socialism? What Would A Future Revolutionary Society Look Like? indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-08-07). Sunday 8/16: Stand with the Students of India. indybay.org In front of Superior Court | 39439 Paseo Padre Pkwy | Fremont, California 94538…
(2026-08-07). MHT CET 2026 Engineering FE Round 1 Allotment: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra State CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Sunday August 02, 2026 on its official website 'fe2026.mahacet.org' Allotment Result of CAP Round-I (Round 1 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.
(2026-08-07). Sunday 8/9: Resist & Defend Sundays. indybay.org Corner of Civic Center Drive and North San Pedro Drive (entrance to Civic Center), San Rafael…
(2026-08-07). Ukraine risks territorial losses to Poland and Hungary amid deepening crisis. infobrics.org Zelensky's vulnerability grows as Ukraine approaches strategic dead end.
(2026-08-07). Anti-Muslim US Congressman Andy Ogles loses Republican primary. aljazeera.com Trump's endorsement fails to save Tennessee legislator who recently said 'Muslims don't belong in American society'.
(2026-08-07). Tuskegee Students Say the Dress Code Debate Misses the Real Issues. capitalbnews.org 
Payton Arentt didn't give an extra thought to an email from the Tuskegee University administration announcing a dress code and cellphone policy — but she did wonder why people weren't talking more about the radio silence around financial aid and housing. As a rising senior, Arentt said there's always been an understanding on campus about …
(2026-08-07). Belarus, China to conduct joint Swift Eagle 2026 exercise. eng.belta.by The exercise will take place in Hubei Province in central China from 11 to 24 August. The participants will practice counterterrorism operations, including reconnaissance, seizing and holding positions, clearing territory and organizing defensive operations.
(2026-08-07). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-08-07). Lukashenko urges to bring back all fields in Minsk Oblast to crop rotation by 2027. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko surveyed the condition of the fields from a helicopter and noted that some of them are overgrown with weeds and have effectively been excluded from crop rotation.
(2026-08-07). The meaning of Tell: Why the West Bank may be nearing a breaking point. peoplesworld.org 
The events in Tell, southwest of Nablus, were not an isolated act of violence. They were a warning. For years, Israel has treated Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank as open spaces for military raids, settler invasions, land theft and collective punishment. The expectation was that Palestinians would endure the violence, bury their dead …
(2026-08-07). How Internet has Changed Genuine Friendships. ummid.com Today, despite being more digitally connected than ever before, many people quietly admit that genuine friendships have become harder to find.
(2026-08-07). 1 dead, 2 missing after mudslide hits Zhashui County in Shaanxi. ecns.cn One person has been killed, and two others remain missing after a mudslide triggered by heavy rainfall in Zhashui county in Shangluo, Shaanxi province, Xinhua News Agency reported on Thursday.
(2026-08-07). Trump and Israel are demanding that Palestinians disarm. Here is why that is wrong and unjust. mondoweiss.net 
Demands that Hamas disarm follow decades of international calls for a "demilitarized Palestinian state." These demands insist that Palestinians surrender their right to self-defense, a right no people should relinquish.
(2026-08-07). Belarusian phygital shooters to fight for bronze at Games of the Future in Astana. eng.belta.by Belarusian phygital shooter team Minsk House failed to reach the final of the phygital shooter tournament at the 2026 Games of the Future in Astana, Kazakhstan.
(2026-08-07). Thursday 8/6: Double-Time Sweeps by SCPD ⚪ Thursday AM Threatened. indybay.org Limekiln and Coral Streets, Santa Cruz, and the surrounding area, depending on police fancies.
(2026-08-07). Trump Threatens Severe "Treason" Charges Against "Leakers" in Truth Social Rant. scheerpost.com By Chris Walker This article was originally published by Truthout "Long term jail sentences will be sought!" Trump promised in an online post. In a Truth Social post early Thursday morning, President Donald Trump denied reporting that U.S. military munitions were being depleted due to his war on Iran, and threatened to pursue severe penalties …
(2026-08-07). Police in Argentina use tear gas to stop protesters. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires, where police fired tear gas as thousands protested.
(2026-08-07). Seven killed, 15 wounded in Thailand school shooting: police. geo.tv An injured teacher receives medical attention inside an ambulance at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, the site of a shooting incident, in Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, August 7, 2026.— ReutersStudent says many shots heard during…
(2026-08-07). Black Woman Found Hanging In Jackson Identified As Tasia Fortune. newsone.com 
Source: GoFundMe / Etta Avolio | The Black woman whose body was According to the
(2026-08-07). Turns Out the WNBA Might Be in Good Hands After All [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Jason Miller / Getty | I have spent a good portion of this WNBA season tracking the While the executive suite remains stalled in bureaucratic hesitation and blatan…
(2026-08-07). Hiroshima 81: The Looming Risk Of Nuclear Disaster. scheerpost.com Peter Kuznick, Consortium News. The horrors of 1945 have too often been forgotten or ignored. Despite the heroic struggle of the people of Hiroshima, 81 years ago today, and of Nagasaki. The following is the text of a keynote address the author delivered in Nagasaki on July 25 at an international peace conference sponsored by the Asahi …
(2026-08-07). Belarus, Uzbekistan to draw up energy cooperation roadmap. eng.belta.by The meeting addressed the prospects of Belarus-Uzbekistan cooperation in the energy sector and the practical implementation of the agreements reached at the highest level during Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's visit to Belarus in July.
(2026-08-07). AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time. aljazeera.com US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.
(2026-08-07). Here's Every Single Death Linked to Immigration Enforcement Since Trump's Raids Began in 2025. lataco.com We hope this register offers a moment to remember the names and stories of the victims. For each one, we've included the backstory we were able to gather alongside the official account from government agencies.
(2026-08-07). First FEZ, gas networks in rural areas, healthcare: How Brest Oblast has changed over 30 years. eng.belta.by Natalya Kochanova met with representatives of Brest Oblast who had been elected and served in the Council of the Republic over the years.
(2026-08-07). SA secures USD500 million to improve basic services in metros. sanews.gov.za SA secures USD500 million to improve basic services in metros | The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and South Africa have signed a USD 500 million sovereign-backed loan to support improvements in the provision of water and sanitation, electricity, and solid waste services in South Africa's eight metropolitan cities. | South Africa's metropolitan municipalities are home to approximately 22 million people and generate around 85% of the country's economic output, yet face mounting challenges from aging infrastructure, rapid urbanization and increasing climate risks. | The loan will support the Metro Tra…
(2026-08-07). Disclosure Day reveals that aliens the real outsiders. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-08-07). The Trump Administration Has Lost 75 of 93 First Amendment Cases, Report Finds. scheerpost.com By Chris Walker This article was originally published by Truthout The cases involved challenges to the administration's violations of religious freedom, the free press, and free speech. A review of court cases finds that the Trump administration has been challenged dozens of times for violations of multiple First Amendment protections since January 2025, losing in …
(2026-08-07). BRICS Summit: Expanding Opportunities Through Cooperation, Dialogue, and Shared Prosperity. infobrics.org For India, BRICS has become more than an economic forum. It represents a valuable platform for advancing development priorities, strengthening the voice of the Global South, and building partnerships that support long-term national growth…
(2026-08-07). Brazil formally accuses 16 people over 2024 Voepass deadly plane crash. aljazeera.com Official says plane was irregularly cleared for departure before crash that killed 62 people outside Sao Paulo.
(2026-08-07). Law Firm With Trump Ties Receives $150M Contract To Represent Migrant Children. newsone.com 
Source: Burke Law Group / burkegroup.law | It's wild how the Trump administration is blatantly engaging in corruption, and no one is doing a thing about it. In the latest instance of Trump using taxpayer dollars to enrich his friends, the federal government has awarded a $150 million contract to a small, Texas law firm to represent migrant children who are in the U.S. without their parents. |
(2026-08-07). Lukashenko outraged by quality of goods in rural stores: 'Expired and rotten stuff!'. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has voiced outrage over the quality of goods sold in rural stores.
(2026-08-07). Belarus' Halaskok reaches U19 World Rowing Championship semifinals. eng.belta.by Belarusian athletes have begun competing at the World Rowing Under 19 Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
(2026-08-07). NATJOINTS assures security readiness for 46th SADC Summit. sanews.gov.za NATJOINTS assures security readiness for 46th SADC Summit | The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has assured that comprehensive security arrangements are in place for the 46th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit, which will take place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal from 16 to 17 August. ⚪ Briefing the media on Friday, Chairperson of NATJOINTS Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili said law enforcement, intelligence and emergency services are working together to ensure the safe and successful hosting of the regional gathering, which will bring together 12 Heads of State a…
(2026-08-07). UK Government Targeting of Muslim Scholar Part of a Coordinated Campaign to Clamp Down on Pro-Palestine Solidarity. scheerpost.com Mnar Adley Mint Press News Amid a deepening crackdown on Palestine solidarity in the country, a senior member of the British parliament is leading a campaign to have a popular activist and Muslim scholar arrested. Alicia Kearns, the Shadow Minister for Home Affairs has called on the U.K. Home Office to detain Sayed Hussain Makke. …
(2026-08-07). At least six killed, 15 wounded in Thailand school shooting, police say. aljazeera.com Authorities say suspected gunman shot and ‚Å killed his grandparents at their home before opening fire at the school.
(2026-08-07). China's Export Controls Are Supposed to Target America. Why Do They Keep Hitting Europe? moderndiplomacy.eu On October 9, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce added five more rare earth elements to its export control list and, for the first time, asserted the right to police how foreign made products containing Chinese sourced materials are used anywhere in the world. Five days earlier, Beijing had blocked a completely different target: a Dutch …
(2026-08-07). Trump issues fresh birthright citizenship orders after Supreme Court rejection. geo.tv President Donald Trump, with White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, speaks during an event to sign executive orders related to birthright citizenship and the polysilicon industry, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 6, 2026. —…
(2026-08-07). Brest museum opens Heritage in Ornament exhibition. eng.belta.by The Heritage in Ornament exhibition opened at the Brest Oblast Museum of Local Lore on 7 August.
(2026-08-07). Five pillars of Lukashenko's diplomacy: Lessons for the West. eng.belta.by Our world is remarkably unpredictable. It seems that only yesterday the collective West was prophesying decline and oblivion for Belarus, yet today Western analysts are meticulously studying Minsk's actions on the international stage, impressed by the effectiveness of the Belarusian model of diplomacy and "Lukashenko's strategic vision".
(2026-08-07). Sunday 8/9: "An Ordinary Insanity" : Doc on Anti-Nuclear War Activist Daniel Ellsberg -Film & Panel. indybay.org New Parkway Theater | 474 24th Street | Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-08-07). Lukashenko tasks industry ministry with developing domestic hydraulics production. eng.belta.by The head of state was given a detailed briefing on the wide range of products manufactured by BelOMO Holding Company, which includes Zenit-BelOMO.
(2026-08-07). The Brick Lane data centre is Labour's 'market Stalinism' in action. thecanary.co 
Plans to build data centres have been controversial across the UK, but the latest example comes from Brick Lane. Housing Secretary Angela Rayner approved a £500 million redevelopment of the Truman Brewery on Brick Lane, which will include a data centre. This is despite unanimous opposition to the development from Tower Hamlets council, the local […] | By
(2026-08-07). Voices At California Labor Fed 2026 Convention In Oakland. indybay.org The Calfiornia Labor Federation held it's 2026 in Oakland and delegates at the convention talked about their issues.
(2026-08-07). Patriot denied, Freya activated! Ukraine gets new missile after Zelensky's emotional plea rejected. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is working to develop its own ballistic missiles and build a large-scale anti-ballistic missile programme with support from European partners. Speaking on August 6, Zelensky also stressed Ukraine's urgent need for air defence systems and long-range missiles, saying the United States knows exactly what Kyiv requires to protect civilians and infrastructure. He called for direct talks and political decisions from the US, Europe and G7 countries. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said Washington has "massive amounts of ammunition" but acknowledged that the US con…
(2026-08-07). Announcing a new counter-info site ⚪ Belly of the Beast. indybay.org read on for more info!
(2026-08-07). Campaigners end carrier's barbaric live cattle export from Ireland to France. thecanary.co 
A year-long campaign by animal rights groups has resulted in Brittany Ferries ceasing their cruel live export of animals from Ireland to France. The vile practice involves subjecting animals to lengthy journeys in dire conditions. Animals endure a terrifying experience in noisy, cramped, overheated environments, often without food or water, only to be murdered when […] | By
(2026-08-07). KC-135 That Lost Its Tail In Deadly Collision Over Iraq Now At Tinker AFB Repair Shop. twz.com 
The KC-135 made an emergency landing in Tel Aviv with half its tail sheared off following the collision that occurred during an Operation Epic Fury sortie.
(2026-08-07). Campaigners demand urgent government action this Severe ME Day. thecanary.co 
Another Severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Week will pass in absolute silence from the government. The Canary has reported extensively on how ME patients are left to die in hospitals by the NHS. People like Sophia Mirza who died in 2005 after being sectioned under the mental health act without even basic nurse care. 8 […] | By
(2026-08-07). Abdul El-Sayed deals record-breaking loss to Israel lobby. electronicintifada.net "Truly catastrophic loss for the geniuses at AIPAC" also hits Democratic establishment.
(2026-08-07). Europe's Heatwaves Expose Overcrowding Crisis in Ageing Prisons. moderndiplomacy.eu Extreme Heat Intensifies Europe's Prison Crisis As record breaking heatwaves continue to sweep across Europe, prisons in France, Italy and Belgium are facing mounting pressure from overcrowding, ageing infrastructure and inadequate cooling systems, exposing what prison officials, inmates and rights groups describe as a growing humanitarian challenge. With temperatures exceeding 37 degrees Celsius in many …
(2026-08-07). Unique amulet from 3rd millennium B.C. found in Beshenkovichi District. eng.belta.by During the expedition, researchers discovered numerous artifacts primarily associated with the Northern Belarusian culture, including pottery fragments, bone, antler and flint objects, hunting weapons, fishing equipment, as well as artistic items and ornaments.
(2026-08-07). Harvesting late into the night in Volozhin District. eng.belta.by Machine operators at the Pershai-2014 agricultural company in Volozhin District are harvesting wheat crops. The district has removed 40% of grain crops and 96% of rapeseed.
(2026-08-07). Lukashenko cautiously optimistic on consumer prices, warns against complacency. eng.belta.by "Violations of pricing discipline are occurring everywhere; criminal cases have even been opened [on these grounds]," said Aleksandr Lukashenko.
(2026-08-07). Wildfire Smoke Now Threatens Prenatal Health More Than Harmful Human Emissions. truthout.org In 1965, a presidential advisory panel issued a report warning that pervasive chemical and carbon pollution was harming environmental health and changing the climate. Five years later, President Richard Nixon signed the Clean Air Act. Since that 1970 law and its amendments were passed, combined emissions of a half dozen harmful air pollutants from vehicles and industrial sources have… |
(2026-08-07). When Politics Goes into Extra Time: How Trump Turned FIFA into a Battleground of Power. moderndiplomacy.eu FIFA has now abandoned its controversial plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights, after opposition from Europe and other football confederations turned what appeared to be an investment dispute into a wider challenge to Gianni Infantino's leadership. There was a time when FIFA threatened governments with suspension under the banner of "keeping …
(2026-08-07). State Rep. Justin Pearson Wins Tennessee Democratic Congressional Primary. newsone.com 
(2026-08-07). Oman responds to stranded vessel off Dhofar, state media says. al-monitor.com Aug 6 (Reuters) – Oman is sending response teams to the Caroline Bezengi, an oil tanker stranded near the Hallaniyat Islands off the southern governorate of Dhofar, to limit any potential environmental impact, Omani state media reported on Thursday.The sanctioned ship was loaded with Russian crude prior to the voyage, shipping data showed. An oil spill from the 274-meter (900-foot) vessel has been spreading, raising concern about damage to coastal areas and sea life.
(2026-08-07). Workers in Türkiye defend Will Lehman against death threat from top UAW official. wsws.org Workers and young people in Türkiye have sent letters to the World Socialist Web Site condemning the death threat made on social media against Will Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker in the United States, by Raymond L. Jensen Jr., a high-ranking official of the United Auto Workers.
(2026-08-07). MahaRERA 2.0: Reforms Without Compromising Buyer Protection. ummid.com It is time for MahaRERA 2.0 – an approach that makes meaningful procedural changes, enables real estate to deliver better outcomes for customers, and allows the sector to function as a stronger economic engine for Maharashtra.
(2026-08-07). Democracy Now! 2026-08-07 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 07, 2026; "Zombie Law from the Victorian Era": DOJ Could Use 1873 Comstock Act to Ban Abortion Pills by Mail; "Focus Is on Affordability": Cindy Holscher, Kansas Dem Nominee for Gov, on Data Center Fight & More; "The Potluck": Musical Explores Trauma of 1979 Greensboro KKK Massacre of 5 Antiracist Activists; Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on Historic Michigan Win: "People Are Sick and Tired of This Politics of Hatred" | Headlines for August 07, 2026; "Zombie Law from the Victorian Era": DOJ Could Use 1873 Comstock Act to Ban Abortion Pills by Mail…
(2026-08-07). Deputy Minister, Chinese Embassy to donate educational equipment. sanews.gov.za Deputy Minister, Chinese Embassy to donate educational equipment | As part of efforts to create an enabling learning environment, Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, and the Embassy of China will today donate educational equipment and learning materials to the Thiboloha Special School in the Maluti-aPhofung Local Municipality in the Free State. | The visit to the school that caters for learners from Grade R to Grade 12 living with deafness, blindness, autism and intellectual disabilities forms part of government's commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Da…
(2026-08-07). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's caption reads: | U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division patrol through an underground tunnel in support of offensive operations during the Korean Marine Exercise Program 25.1 at Camp Stanley, South Korea, March 10, 2025. KMEP is a semi-annual exercise that provides…
(2026-08-07). How smarter garden planning can help Australian homes adapt to climate change. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-08-07). Call to rally behind Banyana Banyana. sanews.gov.za Call to rally behind Banyana Banyana | Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Peace Mabe has called on all South Africans to rally behind Banyana Banyana as they prepare to face Morocco in a crucial quarter-final match at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday. | The senior women's national team booked their place in the quarter-finals after defeating Burkina Faso 1-0 in Casablanca, Morocco, on Tuesday night. | Congratulating the team on Wednesday, Mabe said their qualification was a powerful demonstration of resilience and determination following a challenging start to the tournament.
(2026-08-07). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 3 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Saturday August 01, 2026 CAP Round 3 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.DTE Maharashtra admissions.
(2026-08-07). A Persian-Mexican Jam For Hoja Santa Lamb Shanks and Flash Tattoos. lataco.com "There's . . . nowhere else, other than L.A., where you'd you find these two cultures in such proximity, which is also why there are so many half-Persian, half-Mexican people," the party organizer says.
(2026-08-07). Belarus wins silver, bronze at International AI Olympiad in Astana. eng.belta.by Belarusian school students won one silver and one bronze medal at the 3rd International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held in Astana, Kazakhstan, on 2-8 August.
(2026-08-07). MFA: Belarus pays close attention to implementing free trade agreements. eng.belta.by The Union's interaction with major foreign trade partners from third countries remains in the spotlight.
(2026-08-07). A campaign is underway to erase the Palestinian refugee question once and for all. Palestinians must resist. mondoweiss.net 
A bill in Congress aims to dismantle UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. It is part of a coordinated campaign to eliminate the possibility of justice for Palestinian refugees. Palestinians must resist before it's too late.
(2026-08-07). Trump Faces Setback in Voter Roll Battle Ahead of Midterms. moderndiplomacy.eu The Trump administration has suffered another major legal setback in its campaign to obtain state voter registration records, marking its 21st court defeat this year as it seeks to expand federal oversight of U.S. elections ahead of the November midterm elections. The latest ruling came when a federal judge held that states are not legally …
(2026-08-07). Australian government establishes inquiry to prepare for war. wsws.org This is not a general inquiry into "defence" but an examination of how to operationally wage a major war in the near-term, including by suppressing opposition from the population.
(2026-08-07). Ceuta: the EU's shifting stance on immigration. strategic-culture.su What Ceuta and Melilla have set in motion will not end anytime soon. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Something is happening | Warning:…
(2026-08-07). The Colonial Playbook: 19th Century Psyop Against "Islamist" Caliph Abdul Hamid II. muslimskeptic.com This is a guest post by Jabrail Gadgiev. It should come as no surprise to avid readers of Muslim Skeptic that the ultimate goal of the Western neocolonial elite has not merely been to shed the blood of Muslims and destabilize our societies through force of arms. It has also been to monopolize the ideological …
(2026-08-07). From Qalandiya to Jenin, Israel's war on West Bank refugee camps. thecanary.co 
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) have ended their raid on Qalandiya Refugee Camp and neighbouring Kafr Aqab, north of occupied East Jerusalem. This followed a dawn assault on 5 August that saw roads blocked and residents placed under strict curfew. The Palestinian Prisoner's Society (PPS) reported that more than 60 Palestinians had been arrested and interrogated […] | By
(2026-08-07). Kashmir conference in Dallas urges settlement under UN resolutions. geo.tv Participants attend a Friends of Kashmir conference marking the anniversary of India's revocation of Article 370 and Article 35A in Dallas, Texas, US. — Geo News/Minhaz BashirDALLAS: A conference marking the anniversary of India's revocation of Article 370 and Article 35A…
(2026-08-07). MCC NEET UG 2026 AIQ Counselling Schedule Published. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) under Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has released on its official website 'mcc.nic.in' the MCC NEET UG Counselling Schedule for the year 2026-27 (NEET UG 2026 Counselling Date and Time) to fill the All India Quota (AIQ) seats.
(2026-08-07). àñzgàºr àñzel's New Party: A defense of Türkiye's old order. wsws.org The New Party's program, led by àñzgàºr àñzel, is not a response to the social and democratic aspirations of working people. It is a program designed to confine these aspirations within the framework of the capitalist profit system and the NATO alliance.
(2026-08-07). New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harm to youths. aljazeera.com The ruling comes in the second phase of a landmark trial, with the Instagram, Facebook owner also losing in March.
(2026-08-07). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: App-based gig workers strike in Assam; Bihar sanitation workers continue walkout; Pakistan: CDA workers demonstrate against privatisation; Australia: Victorian public hospital doctors to strike over pay and unsafe workloads; BHP Pilbara port workers escalate industrial campaign…
(2026-08-07). After the floods, hunger: Mozambique's second disaster. aljazeera.com Lost harvests and disrupted supply routes have pushed many families deeper into food insecurity.
(2026-08-07). HHS goes after the horrific grim reaper. indybay.org Medical students dissecting human cadavers.
(2026-08-07). Mexico deploys troops to secure avocado region after US halts imports. aljazeera.com Mexico deployed more than 1,500 troops to its main avocado-producing state after the US suspended export inspections.
(2026-08-07). US appeals court blocks Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project. geo.tv Construction of a ballroom at the White House seen from a window at the Washington Monument, in Washington, DC, US, August 4, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-08-07). Australia: Multiple fires on Sydney trams in 1 day highlight deepening safety crisis. wsws.org There have now been six battery-related fires on Sydney's light rail system in five months, including two within hours on July 11.
(2026-08-07). Reform UK Accounts Raise Fresh Questions About Origins of Richard Tice Donations. bylinetimes.com 
(2007-08-26). Mir Raza exhumation delayed as family rejects newly formed medical board. tribune.com.pk 
The family of waffle chain owner Mir Raza Ali on Friday submitted an application to the judicial magistrate expressing no confidence in a newly constituted medical board tasked with carrying out his exhumation, prompting authorities to halt proceedings as a dispute over the board's composition intensified. | The development came a day after a judicial magistrate ordered the exhumation of the 25-year-old's body and the formation of a medico-legal board to conduct a fresh post-mortem examination following the family's appeal over alleged discrepancies in the initial autopsy identified by the police surgeon. | Mi…
(2026-08-07). àñzgàºr àñzel's New Party: A defense of Türkiye's old order. wsws.org The New Party's program, led by àñzgàºr àñzel, is not a response to the social and democratic aspirations of working people. It is a program designed to confine these aspirations within the framework of the capitalist profit system and the NATO alliance.
(2026-08-07). Scottish Labour exposed as Westminster-bankrolled front, following Sarwar resignation. thecanary.co 
It's emerged that the Scottish Labour Party is fronted by Westminster paymasters. The Scottish wing of Labour relies entirely on its anti-sovereignty London HQ bosses to cover its staffers' wages. Scottish Labour's most recent financial accounts show that it paid for no staff last year, with the UK-wide operation meeting employees' wages. The SNP claimed Scottish […] | By
(2026-08-07). Global Stocks Steady Ahead of US Jobs Report as Oil Rises. moderndiplomacy.eu Investors Await Key US Employment Data Amid Strong Earnings Season Global financial markets traded cautiously on Friday as investors awaited the release of the closely watched United States jobs report, while rising oil prices driven by renewed Middle East tensions limited gains across equity markets. Despite the cautious mood, global equities remained on course for …
(2026-08-07). Activists target logistics firm in Glasgow supplying Israel. thecanary.co 
Early on Tuesday 4 August, an autonomous group broke into the offices of DB Schenker in Hillington, Glasgow. Bypassing security in the early hours of the morning, the group covered the building's foyer and offices with paint and messages saying "Drop Elbit" on the walls. The group claims it is 'targeting the supply chain' of […] | By
(2026-08-07). FC Dinamo-BSUPC exit UEFA Women's Champions League. eng.belta.by In the match for third place in qualifying Group 3, the Belarusian champions lost to Iceland's Breià∞ablik in extra time, 2-3.
(2026-08-07). Senate committee holds Fauci in contempt as multiple outbreaks rage across the US. wsws.org The same government prosecuting the scientists who study infectious disease has dismantled the surveillance systems that would measure its return.
(2026-08-07). Capitalism, Imperialism and America's Middle East Wars: A Marxist Perspective. moderndiplomacy.eu More than 150 years after Karl Marx penned his famous line: "Capital comes dripping from head to foot, from every pore, with blood and dirt", it remains hauntingly accurate today. Unlike many analyses of U.S. policy in the Middle East that begin with U.S. Presidents, diplomats, and military strategy, Marx directs our attention toward examining …
(2026-08-07). Belarus' grain harvest nears 6m tonnes. eng.belta.by As of 7 August 2026, grain harvest including rapeseed amounted to 5.989 million tonnes, which was almost 2 million tonnes more than on the same date in 2025, the press service said.
(2026-08-07). A "socialism" for the New York Times: Jacobin founder Bhaskar Sunkara's interview with Ross Douthat. wsws.org One of the DSA's most prominent voices sat down with a conservative columnist of the New York Times to deliver a systematic, point-by-point assurance that the DSA is loyal to American capitalism.
(2026-08-07). Yen intervention points to US financial vulnerabilities. wsws.org There was growing concern that the selling of Treasuries by Japan to support the yen would lift US interest rates and impact the AI stock market boom.
(2026-08-07). UK comedians chime in on 'Frankenchickens' scandal in quiz show. thecanary.co 
The campaign against 'Frankenchickens' is gathering pace. The name refers to types of chicken selectively bred for the cheap meat industry. If a human baby grew at the same rate as one of these chickens, they'd be as heavy as two gorillas by eight weeks old. That's one of the questions in a new comedy […] | By
(2026-08-07). 'A Real Fighter': Justin Pearson Wins US House Primary in Tennessee. scheerpost.com "Exactly 61 years from the signing of the Voting Rights Act, we won our primary despite a redistricting blow that cracked Memphis' representation in Congress." Jake Johnson Common Dreams Justin Pearson, a Tennessee state representative who rose to national prominence for his role in gun control and voting rights protests, won the Democratic primary on Thursday for a US House seat in Tennessee's …
(2026-08-07). State Department Wants Palantir's Advice on Free Speech and "Countering Digital Surveillance" theintercept.com 
The Trump administration tapped a surveillance giant with a record of attacking the press to advise the State Department on free speech. | Among the partners for the State Department's new " "
(2026-08-07). Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law. icrc.org Statement delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Adviser, at the first substantial plenary session of the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs, New York, 22 July 2026.
(2026-08-07). Senate Shelves Crypto Market-Structure Bill, But Wall Street Keeps Buying Bitcoin. moderndiplomacy.eu The US Senate will not vote on crypto's most consequential piece of pending legislation before lawmakers leave Washington for their August recess, leaving the digital-asset industry's push for a formal market-structure law stalled for at least another six weeks. Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act lacked the votes …
(2026-08-07). Here We Go Again: MAGA Crashes Out Over Abdul El-Sayed Win In Michigan [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-08-07). Trump targets birthright citizenship again after losing Supreme Court case. thecanary.co 
Trump signed two new executive orders on Thursday. These orders were aimed at narrowing birthright citizenship. This came just a month after the Supreme Court struck down his previous attempt. According to Fox News, "the new directives rely on existing executive and immigration authorities and are intended to narrow eligibility for automatic citizenship in certain […] | By
(2026-08-07). Kyrgyzstan to host Eurasian Economic Forum in 2027. eng.belta.by The announcement was made by President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov during a meeting with the heads of government of EAEU member states.
(2026-08-07). All the World Can See: "Now I am Become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds" indybay.org The Vast Majority Can Take Matters Into Their Own Hands…
(2026-08-07). Is Donald Trump Wearing A Wig? Internet Debates After His Most Recent Appearance. newsone.com 
Source: Image Photo Agency / Getty | Is President Donald Trump wearing a wig? That's the question at the top of people's minds after the 80-year-old Republican spoke at Las Vegas' Red Rock Resort on Aug. 5 about his trade conflicts with the Canadian government, "They are. They're nasty. I love the people, but they're nasty. Nasty leadership," he said. | Donald Trump Wig controversy causes internet Meltdown: Wig? Wizardry? Or Just a Really Good Hair Day?: | Forget the economy, world affairs, o…
(2026-08-07). Good Law Project says EHRC anti-trans code misinterprets the law. thecanary.co 
On 5 August, the Equality and Human Rights Commission's (EHRC) new transphobic code of practice came into force. However, on that same day, the Good Law Project (GLP) announced that it would support Leigh Day solicitors and two claimants — a "trans person and a trans-inclusive organisation" — in a legal challenge to the code. […] | By
(2026-08-07). Is AI Ending Wall Street's EPS Obsession? moderndiplomacy.eu AI Spending Shifts Investor Focus from Earnings to Cash Flow The artificial intelligence boom is transforming how investors evaluate corporate earnings, pushing Wall Street beyond its long-standing fixation on earnings per share (EPS) toward a greater focus on cash flow. While EPS has long been the headline figure during earnings season, the massive investment required …
(2026-08-07). Exclusive report with the 308 people rescued by Nigerian forces. aljazeera.com Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states.
(2026-08-07). Belarusian Spartak produces over 11,500 tonnes of confectionery in H1 2026. eng.belta.by The company is currently completing the modernization of the wafer sheet baking section at Site No. 1 of the wafer shop. Two ovens have been replaced with higher-capacity equipment featuring a greater level of automation and improved safety.
(2026-08-07). Who Is Liable When AI Goes Rogue? Legal Risks Grow Over Autonomous AI. moderndiplomacy.eu Artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving beyond simple chatbots into autonomous systems capable of making decisions and carrying out complex tasks with minimal human oversight. As these AI agents become more powerful, they are also creating new legal challenges. Recent disclosures by major AI companies that their autonomous models breached other companies' cybersecurity systems have raised …
(2026-08-07). Belarusian PM: EAEU industrial cooperation mechanism needs fine-tuning. eng.belta.by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin has proposed revisiting the terms for supporting industrial cooperation within the EAEU as he spoke at the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan on 7 August.
(2026-08-07). Maharashtra B Pharm, Pharm D Admission 2026 Starts – Apply Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has started online registration and application process for admission in Pharmacy, B. Pharmacy and Pharm. D, for the year 2026-27 via its official website 'ph2026.mahacet.org'.
(2026-08-07). Uncertainty In Estimating Solar Forcing Across The Arctic Is 100-350x Larger Than CO2's Alleged Climate Impact. wattsupwiththat.com The 20-70 W/m ≤ uncertainty in estimating the Arctic's surface solar radiation is 100 to 350 times larger than 10 years of accumulated clear-sky-only CO2 impacts (0.2 W/m ≤ per Feldman et al., 2015).
(2026-08-07). Welsh independence campaign group YesCymru sets 2032 referendum target. thecanary.co 
The nation's most prominent pro-Welsh independence campaign and pressure group, YesCymru, has set an ambitious target of 2032 for Welsh secession. This week, YesCymru set a clear and ambitious objective for the country's growing movement. It wants the Welsh people to have a sovereign referendum on Welsh independence in 2032. The announcement came at the […] | By
(2026-08-07). Wednesday 8/5: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-08-07). Workers welcome 2-year suspension of UAW International staffer for death threat against Will Lehman. wsws.org On August 4, the court-appointed UAW Monitor stripped Raymond Jensen Jr., an organizer for the UAW Department of Bargaining Strategy, of his membership for two years and barred him for life from union office after ruling that his threat violated federal election rules.
(2026-08-07). Brazil Withdraws Ambassador From Argentina Following Milei's Insults. orinocotribune.com The government of Brazil announced that it was downgrading the level of its diplomatic relations with Argentina to that of chargé d'affaires, and that Ambassador Julio Bitelli will not be returning to Buenos Aires. | The measure, announced on Tuesday, August 4, is in response to the continuous insults from President Javier Milei against his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, reports Argentinian news outlet Página12. | The decision was communicated directly to the Argentinian ambassador in Brasília, Daniel Raimondi, so the continuity of the Argentinian diplomat in Brasília will depend on the decision…
(2026-08-07). Abelardo de la Espriella se posesionó como presidente de Colombia. radiohc.cu Abelardo de la Espriella prestó juramento hoy como mandatario de Colombia y recibió la banda presidencial en la Arena USC de la Universidad Santiago de Cali, mientras ocurrían demostraciones de oposición en diferentes regiones del país. | El nuevo jefe de Estado recibió la insignia de manos del líder del Senado, Honorio Henríquez, y, con posterioridad, De la Espriella posesionó a su vicepresidente, José Manuel Restrepo. | Henríquez, en su discurso, afirmó que lo público no es un privilegio sino una responsabilidad que se honra. | "No basta con ocupar un cargo, hay que merecer la confianza que el cargo representa"
(2026-08-07). De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia's new president. colombiareports.com President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in in Colombia's third largest city, Cali, under extreme security precautions. De la Espriella was sworn in by the president of Congress, Senator Honorio Henriquez of the far-right Democratic Center party in the theater of the private University of Santiago de Cali. The first part of the ceremony …
(2026-08-07). Saturday 8/8: Sansaar Books – Grand Opening. indybay.org Located less than a block from El Cerrito Plaza BART at 6500 Fairmount Ave. in El Cerrito…