(2026-08-11). Oil Prices Rise as US-Iran Talks Stall Over Strait of Hormuz. moderndiplomacy.eu Oil prices rose on Tuesday as negotiations between the United States and Iran over a peace deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz reached an impasse, while Asian stocks moved cautiously amid persistent uncertainty over global inflation. U.S. President Donald Trump responded on Monday to Iran's conditions for a peace agreement by making …
(2026-08-11). Gulf shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz falls to six vessels. al-monitor.com By Mohi NarayanNEW DELHI, Aug 11 (Reuters) – Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to six on Monday, compared with a 10-day average of about 11 vessels, shipping data showed, amid fading hopes of a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.Four commodity vessels, including two empty oil product tankers, entered the waterway, data from Kpler showed on Tuesday as of 0420 GMT. Two vessels — a small tanker laden with liquefied petroleum gas and another carrying residual fuels — exited the Strait, the data showed.
(2026-08-11). Three Flags, One Shield: Inside The Makkah Pact. ummid.com Born from doubts about US protection after Iranian strikes went unanswered, and Yemen's collapsing truce, the Makkah Pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye reshapes regional alignments – unsettling Iran, unnerving Israel, and drawing wary attention from India amid a related disinformation flare-up.
(2026-08-11). Trump says Iran must pay compensation for those it has killed and wounded. al-monitor.com Aug 10 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will demand that Iran pay compensation for "all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded," in response to Iran seeking compensation for the damages it has incurred from U.S. and Israeli attacks.
(2026-08-11). Sesionará Foro "Fidel, la Revolución y una comunicación para pensar" cubadebate.cu El foro Fidel, la Revolución y una comunicación para pensar sesionará este martes 11 de agosto, a las 2: 00 pm, en la sala 5 del Palacio de Convenciones, como parte de los espacios sectoriales del 1er. Coloquio Internacional dedicado al Centenario de Fidel, que se inauguró este lunes con la presencia de más de 1 500 delegados de 63 países.
(2026-08-11). Trago de purgante semanal. cubadebate.cu El jueves temprano en la mañana el secretario de Estado Marco Rubio tomó su trago de purgante semanal y eructó su acostumbrada lista de medidas punitivas contra Cuba. La dosis de purgante esta semana quizá fue doble, pues el día antes The Washington Post revelaba que el presidente Trump apostaba en reuniones privadas porque su vice J. D. Vance fuera el candidato a sucederle en la Casa Blanca y no el inefable Marquitos.
(2026-08-11). La administración Trump reaviva las teorías conspirativas sobre la supuesta manipulación del activismo en Estados Unidos por parte de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Según un informe del Departamento de Estado publicado recientemente, Cuba ha librado durante casi 70 años una campaña sostenida de subversión contra Estados Unidos. Este informe es reciente, pero sus afirmaciones son antiguas. A partir de la década de 1960, se extendieron rumores de que comunistas cubanos participaban en el Movimiento por los Derechos Civiles en Estados Unidos. Esas historias, al igual que las que ahora difunde el Departamento de Estado, son falsas y alcanzaron su punto álgido a finales de la década de 1960.
(2026-08-11). øSostiene el Departamento de Estado una campaña escalonada de presión contra Cuba? cubadebate.cu Un análisis de más de 57.000 menciones muestra cómo, desde el 20 de julio, el Departamento de Estado y Marco Rubio han sostenido una ofensiva escalonada contra Cuba que combina sanciones, presión diplomática, construcción de una narrativa de amenaza y, según filtraciones de prensa, operaciones de inteligencia y escenarios de cambio político.
(2026-08-11). Prof. Dr. Atakan Hatipoƒülu: "A destabilization operation has started in Türkiye!" unitedworldint.com By Prof. Dr. Atakan Hatipoƒülu, Faculty Member of Political and Social Sciences, Aydƒ±n Adnan Menderes University The international conference entitled "The Alliance to Prevent a Great War," organized by the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center, was held at the Meyra Palace Hotel in Ankara on 18—19 July 2026. UWI will present the speeches held on …
(2026-08-11). Gaza Board of Peace official says plan is still operative. al-monitor.com By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Aug 10 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza plan is still operative and discussions with Israel are continuing, a Board of Peace official said on Monday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected an Israeli withdrawal until the Palestinian militant group Hamas is "genuinely disarmed."Netanyahu on Sunday restated his rejection of the Gaza plan in televised remarks to his right-wing government. The move came even as Israel's military has effectively halted attacks in the territory under U.S. pressure.
(2026-08-11). Trump insists Netanyahu relationship despite Gaza rift. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump insisted on Monday that his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "very good" despite the Israeli leader's rejection of a US-led Gaza plan. | "The relationship is very good," Trump said in response to a shouted question from a journalist at the end of an Oval Office event.
tasnimnews.ir (2026-08-10). Iran Sees Mecca Defense Pact as Sign of Regional ShiftIran's Foreign Ministry described the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey as a sign of a changing perception among regional states, saying they have realized that security cannot be secured by relying on foreign powers.
(2026-08-11). Can Netanyahu defy Trump on his Gaza peace plan? aljazeera.com Can Netanyahu risk continuing to defy Trump?>
(2026-08-11). Trump plays down Gaza rift with Netanyahu, says ties remain 'very good'. geo.tv US President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talk in the midst of a joint news conference in the White House in Washington, US, January 28, 2020. — ReutersIsraeli president Netanyahu rejects the US-backed Gaza plan.Plan calls for an Israeli pullback…
(2026-08-11). Why Chinese Analysts Are Linking Morocco's Gaza Role to Spain's Ceuta Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu At first glance, Morocco's participation in the proposed international stabilization force in Gaza and the extraordinary migration crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta appear to be two separate stories. One concerns the future security architecture of Gaza; the other concerns Spain's border with Morocco. Yet Chinese strategic and analytical circles are examining whether the …
(2026-08-11). Palestine weekly: Netanyahu hedges on Gaza roadmap. aljazeera.com Attacks in Gaza slowed sharply this week even as Netanyahu publicly rejected Trump's 15-point peace plan.
(2026-08-11). Pleasing no one: Netanyahu puts election first with Gaza decision. al-monitor.com Faced with a divisive US-led Gaza plan just before elections that could end his career, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to choose between pleasing his ally Donald Trump or his right-wing base. | In rejecting the plan, he may not please anyone.
(2026-08-11). as Gaza students await evacuation to Italy. al-monitor.com Dozens of Gaza students who won scholarships to universities in Italy are still waiting to be evacuated due to bureaucratic red tape, leaving qualified students in a deadly conflict zone, AFP has found. | Although more than 200 Palestinian students have been successfully enrolled in Italian colleges through a government university corridor project started in 2025, others have been left behind.
(2026-08-11). Venezuela Open to Trade With Colombia, Demands Respect for Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Venezuela expressed that it "values the Colombian government's interest in strengthening the ties between both nations, united by the legacy of the Liberator Simón Bolívar and the brotherhood of our peoples, historically called to u…
(2026-08-11). Venezuela: Chavistas reject 'treason' claims against Delcy Rodríguez, defend Critical Unity. mronline.org Venezuelan journalist Andreína Chávez Alava and sociologist María Páez Victor rejected allegations that Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and the Chavista leadership betrayed President Nicolás Maduro.
(2026-08-11). Colombia Declares 'National Disaster' After Earthquake; Venezuela Offers Assistance. orinocotribune.com On Monday, August 10, the Colombian government declared a national disaster due to the magnitude 7.4 earthquake. Its epicenter was in San José del Palmar, Chocó, and it has left at least 111 people dead nationwide. | The decision was announced at the Extraordinary Committee for Disaster Management, headed by President Abelardo de La Espriella. The Colombian Association of Capital Cities (Asocapitales) participated, confirming the coordination of logistical capabilities and resources to prioritize assistance to the most devastated territories. | Nine dead and 80 injured in Chocó
| According to Governor Nubia…
(2026-08-11). More than a month after Venezuela's earthquakes: 'I'm not leaving here until my son is found'. globalvoices.org Stories of loss, resilience, and hope from Venezuela's earthquake survivorsGlobal VoicesCollapsed buildings and rescuers in La Guaira, Venezuela. Photo by Adrián Naranjo for Redsonadoras. Used with permission. | By Ivanna Laura | This article was originally published by Redsonadoras on July 24, 2026. An edited version is republished by Global Voices with permission, as part of the Special Coverage "Inside Venezuela's…
(2026-08-11). 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).
(2026-08-11). China, Argentina renew bilateral currency swap agreement for five years. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has renewed its bilateral currency swap agreement with the Central Bank of Argentina, the Chinese central bank said last Thursday.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). NOC warns of force majeure, Zawiya refinery shutdown if drone attacks continue. al-monitor.com TRIPOLI, Aug 10 (Reuters) – Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) said on Tuesday it could declare force majeure and completely halt operations at the Zawiya refinery if drone attacks on oil assets in the city continued, after reporting a third such attack over Sunday and Monday.NOC said the latest drone targeted an oil blending and filling plant operated by the Zawiya Oil Refining Company, falling near its main oil tank and a pipeline network used to produce oils for the domestic market. No casualties or material damage were reported.
(2026-08-11). Aridge marks milestone as 1,000th flying-car propulsion unit rolls off Guangzhou production line. ecns.cn The 1,000th electric propulsion unit for Aridge's Land Aircraft Carrier flying car rolled off the production line in Guangzhou on Monday, marking a major milestone in the company's development of core flying-car components.
(2026-08-11). Africa at Crossroads: Rethinking the Continent's Position in World Politics. moderndiplomacy.eu It is a crucial time for Africa in terms of how it interacts with the rest of the world. Africa is no longer viewed as a place of humanitarian interest or of mere charity. Instead, Africa is increasingly seen as a prize, as a place that contains large populations and is a place where great …
(2026-08-11). What to watch in Wisconsin's high-stakes primary. aljazeera.com US Democrats face another test after Michigan as voters choose nominees for governor and Congress.
(2026-08-11). Philly's 'Kind Strangers': These Saint Joe's grads will help you move, clean or do your chores — even if you can't pay. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Four close friends and recent graduates from Saint Joseph's University want their Philadelphia neighbors to know that it's OK to ask for help. That's why Carter Karpinski, Gavin Kuebler, Alex Andahazy and Dennis Coyne launched "Kind Strangers," a project providing pay-what-you-can labor services to anyone in the Philadelphia region in need of a helping hand. | "Our system is pay-what-you-can, but if you can't, then we are still willing to help you, and we try to make sure th…
(2026-08-11). Japan: Caught between inflation and slump. mronline.org 
The current yen crisis could only be resolved by a sharp rise in Japanese interest rates to encourage investors to hold Japanese financial assets.
(2026-08-11). Typhoon Dolphin causes water level of Shanghai's Suzhou Creek to rise sharply. ecns.cn Typhoon Dolphin brings persistent heavy rainfall to Shanghai, causing the water level of Suzhou Creek to rise significantly on August 9, 2026.
(2026-08-11). Final phase of voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid security fears. aljazeera.com Final phase of voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, despite security fears…
(2026-08-11). Karnataka UG NEET 2026 Option Entry Last Date Aug 13, Allotment on Aug 19. ummid.com Candidates seeking admission in Medical and Dental courses through Karnataka NEET UG 2026 (UGNEET 2026) Counselling should note that the link to download verification slip and option entry are now available on the website.
(2026-08-11). This Bucks County teenager is taking competitive jump rope to new heights. whyy.org 
The rope is a blur as Zach Peckman whips it around his body, his feet rhythmically pounding the floor at the Doylestown YMCA, where he trains with the Zero Gravity Jump Rope team. | Peckman, 17, a senior at New Hope-Solebury High School, started focusing on jump rope when he was in fourth grade. At the national championships in Buffalo, New York, in June, Peckman set three United States records and took home the 2026 U.S. Grand National Champion title in three events. | "Honestly, most people don't really consider jump rope to be a sport," Peckman told WHYY News. "They're like, 'Oh, it's a fun activity people do…
(2026-08-11). Two Navies, Two Ports: How Vietnam Is Hedging Between Great Powers. moderndiplomacy.eu In the final days of July 2026, Vietnam's coastline hosted an unusual sequence of guests. On 26 July, a Russian Navy flotilla — including the submarine RFS Ufa and the submarine rescue ship Igor Belousov — arrived at Cam Ranh International Port in Khanh Hoa province for a four-day visit. Barely a day after its …
(2026-08-11). 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup trophy tour launches in Beijing. ecns.cn The trophy of the 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup made its public debut at the seventh "8.8" Beijing Sports Consumption Season on Saturday, marking the official launch of the trophy tour.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). Return of displaced Syrian Kurds to hometown suspended after violence. al-monitor.com The return of displaced Syrian Kurds to their northeastern hometown of Ras al-Ain was suspended on Monday after a first group of returnees was attacked, prompting protests in other Kurdish-majority parts of Syria. | Hundreds of people had gone back to the town on Monday, months after a January agreement with the Syrian government on merging Kurdish forces and civil institutions into the state that included provisions for the return of displaced Kurds.
(2026-08-11). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-08-11). Vietnam's VinSpace announces deal with SpaceX to launch first satellite. aljazeera.com Hanoi-based aerospace firm says it will partner with Elon Musk's rocket company to deploy satellites next year.
(2026-08-11). Turkish parliament passes landmark law to advance PKK peace process. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Aug 10 (Reuters) – Turkey's parliament passed a law on Monday establishing a legal framework for the disbandment of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), a major step toward ending a decades-old conflict that has killed tens of thousands.The legislation provides legal protections for many former militants who have not committed specific crimes and facilitates the suspension of prison sentences for some people convicted of PKK membership, paving the way for their reintegration into society.
(2026-08-11). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-11). What to know about the US primary election in Minnesota. aljazeera.com Immigration is at the centre of another closely watched Democratic Senate race.
(2026-08-11). China to issue 6 billion yuan in sovereign bonds in Macao. ecns.cn The Chinese central government will issue RMB 6 billion (about $836.3 million) worth of sovereign bonds in Macao on August 20, China's Ministry of Finance and the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region jointly announced on Monday.
(2026-08-11). Adani, BJP and RSS keeping the 'system' under their control: Rahul Gandhi in Prayagraj. ummid.com Adani, BJP and RSS have captured the system and keeping it under their control, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi said while addressing thousands of students gathered at KP Ground in Prayagraj for the Congress Party's Chhatron Ki Goonj (Echo of Students) program Saturday August 08, 2026.
(2026-08-11). Hangzhou air and rail hubs resume operations as Typhoon Dolphin moves away. ecns.cn Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of the year, moved away from Zhejiang on Monday. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport fully resumed flight operations, with 814 inbound and outbound flights scheduled for the day.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). Launch mission of Chinese satellite Zhongxing-4B fails. ecns.cn A satellite launch mission using a modified Long March-7 carrier rocket failed on Monday in south China's Hainan Province, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.
(2026-08-11). Beruf: Russenhasser. Ein deutscher Journalist rief dazu auf, mehr Russen zu tà∂ten, und hielt dies fàºr normal. strategic-culture.su Wà§hrend einer Pressekonferenz in Belgrad im Anschluss an den Staatsbesuch Wladimir Selenskyj in Serbien schockierte Michael Martens, Sonderkorrespondent der FAZ fàºr Mittel- und Sàºdeuropa, die àñffentlichkeit mit einer Frage. | ´Herr Prà§sident, was kà∂nnten wir Europà§er Ihrer Meinung nach tun, um Ihnen dabei zu helfen, mehr Russen zu tà∂ten… ´Mehr russische Soldaten? ª, fragte Martens. | Die Frage wurde am Samstag gestellt und sorgte zunà§chst ausschlieàülich in den russischen Medien und in diplomatischen Kreisen fàºr Aufsehen. So be…
(2026-08-11). UAE-Egypt ties keep growing as Cairo navigates shifting Gulf landscape. al-monitor.com An Emirati investor could soon strike a $2.7 billion deal to develop another tourism project on Egypt's North Coast, the latest in a string of UAE-linked pacts that have continued advancing despite turmoil from the US-Iran war.
(2026-08-11). Somali denied World Cup 'proud' to referee PSG vs Villa in UEFA Super Cup. aljazeera.com Omar Artan was turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport before World Cup 2026 where he was to officiate.
(2026-08-11). This Week in People's History, Aug 12—18, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Aug 12—18, 2026 |
(2026-08-11). Jiang Zemin: A Legacy of Friendship, Industry and China-Pakistan Cooperation. thinktank.pk Some friendships between nations are built through treaties and official visits. Others acquire a deeper character through the personal experiences of the people, who build them. The life of Jiang Zemin offers a remarkable example. Long before he became President of the People's Republic of China, Jiang developed a direct and lasting connection with Pakistan …
(2026-08-11). 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?
(2026-08-11). Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Sign Joint Defence Deal. ummid.com In a major development in the Middle East which could also impact world geopolitics, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Friday August 07, 2026 signed a joint defence deal in the Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-11). Humanoid robots get 'pre-job training' in Beijing. ecns.cn More than 100 humanoid robots were learning human work and daily-life skills under the guidance of trainers in Beijing on Monday.
(2026-08-11). Canada's ultra-rich are no friends of democracy. mronline.org 
Tobi Làºtke's remarks reflect a long tradition of elite hostility to democratic equality.
(2026-08-11). Watch: Grand Mosque Friday Sermon was befitting of Makkah Joint Defence Deal. ummid.com The Friday Sermon delivered by Imam and Khateeb of the Makkah Grand Mosque Sheikh Faisal bin Jameel Ghazzawi before the formal signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Deal between the three countries was prepared keeping in mind the significance of the occasion.
(2026-08-11). Colombia quake: Frantic search for survivors as over 2,700 reported missing. aljazeera.com Magnitude 7.4 earthquake kills at least 132 people and causes widespread damage in western Colombia.
(2026-08-11). Iran's Khamenei appoints six military commanders: What to know. al-monitor.com The appointments, which replace figures killed in the war, follow Khamenei naming a new leader of the Islamic Republic's top security body.
(2026-08-11). Kashgar-Khujand international passenger route gets more frequent flights. ecns.cn The international passenger air route linking Kashgar in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Khujand of Tajikistan has increased flight frequency starting Saturday, according to the Kashi-Laining International Airport.
(2026-08-11). Maharashtra B Arch 2026 Round 1 Allotment Today – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell publishing today i.e. Monday August 10, 2026 on its official website 'arch2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of B Arch 2026 CAP Round 1 of candidates who have applied for Admission to First Year Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-11). Future of southern Lebanon peacekeeping uncertain ahead of UNIFIL phase-out. aljazeera.com Future peacekeeping missions may shrink significantly, risking security gaps, as political solutions remain elusive.
(2011-08-26). Pakistan, Japan sign $2.2m grant agreement to strengthen civil servants' training. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Japan on Tuesday signed a 350 million Japanese yen ($2.2 million) grant agreement to strengthen the Human Resources Development Scholarship Programme (JDS) and expand training opportunities for Pakistani civil servants, the Economic Affairs Ministry said in a statement. | According to the Ministry, the agreement, signed in Islamabad, would provide scholarships for 17 federal civil servants to pursue postgraduate studies in Japan, including 16 master's degrees and one PhD. | Economic Affairs Secretary Muhammad Hameer Karim and Japanese Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi signed the Record of Discussions, w…
(2026-08-11). Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye Face a New Test as Houthi Missiles Fly. thinktank.pk The latest escalation in Yemen is creating an immediate strategic test for the newly signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye. Just days after the three countries signed the landmark defence pact in Makkah, Yemen's Houthi movement launched another round of ballistic missile attacks against al-Makha and residential areas in Marib. …
(2026-08-11). China aims for over 100 mln metric tons of coal reserve capacity by 2030. ecns.cn China aims to build more than 100 million metric tons of annual coal production reserve capacity by 2030.
(2026-08-11). What to know about South Carolina's election to replace Lindsey Graham. aljazeera.com Tuesday's special election will pick a Republican challenger for the midterm Senate race transformed by Graham's death.
(2026-08-11). Chinese warehouse robots gain ground in overseas markets. ecns.cn Chinese robot makers are accelerating overseas expansion, with logistics robots becoming common in warehouses and other business settings abroad.
(2026-08-11). China Missile Test Raises Fears of Growing Pacific Militarisation. moderndiplomacy.eu China's test of a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific has exposed the growing divisions among Pacific island nations over the increasing militarisation of a region they have sought to preserve as an "Ocean of Peace". The July launch, China's first known ballistic-missile test into the Pacific since September 2024, took place just hours after Fiji …
(2026-08-11). Privacy Bee's 1,000+ Site Coverage: What the Number Actually Means. moguldom.com 
If you've spent any time shopping for a data removal service, you've seen the numbers being thrown around. One platform boasts coverage across 100 sites, another claims 400, and Privacy Bee advertises automated removals across more than 1,000 data brokers and people search directories. When searching for how many data brokers does Privacy Bee cover …
(2026-08-11). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). Colombia earthquake kills at least 111. ecns.cn A powerful Monday morning earthquake has killed at least 111 and injured 87 in the west part of Colombia.
(2026-08-11). Two Different America's (Sic). commondreams.org 
(2026-08-11). Open letter from global Jewish organizations in support of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions. mronline.org 
A call for Jewish organizations around the world to publicly endorse the BDS movement and support coordinated nonviolent pressure to end Israeli impunity.
(2026-08-11). Yellow peaches from east China debut in Serbia. ecns.cn Beishan yellow peaches from Qingtian County, Zhejiang Province, were shipped to Serbia on Friday, marking the first export of Zhejiang-grown yellow peaches to the European country.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). Russia's lockdown of Odessa ports could be a grim turning point in war. responsiblestatecraft.org Over the course of a few short weeks, a grim new reality has taken shape in Ukraine.Russia has shown that it need not conquer and occupy Ukraine's entire Black Sea coastline to turn that country into the equivalent of a landlocked state. It need only deny access to Ukraine's critically important Odessa port complex, something it is doing quite effectively through air and missile strikes on port facilities and approaching ships. That reality will probably not amount to a knock-out blow in the ongoing war. But it is likely to have a profound impact on Ukraine's already gloomy post-war prospects — and, by…
(2026-08-11). Cong leader Saud Hasan raiases immigration problems with UK MP Amanda Hack. ummid.com Congress leader Syed Saud Hasan from Madhya Pradesh Capital Bhopal met with Amanda Jayne Hack, MP from the ruling Labour Party of Britain (England), Saturday August 08, 2026 and discussed in detail the difficulties faced by Indians living in the United Kingdom due to the new immigration policies.
(2026-08-11). 50,000 North Korean Troops? Putin's New Ukraine War Strategy. thinktank.pk The Russia-Ukraine war is entering another potentially dangerous phase as Moscow appears increasingly willing to rely on North Korea for military manpower, missiles and battlefield support. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is preparing to station an additional 30,000 to 50,000 North Korean personnel on Russian territory, while also claiming that Moscow has …
(2026-08-11). Soldiers take cover as Colombia quake flattens military barracks. aljazeera.com Video shows soldiers running from buildings at a military base in Cali as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake…
(2026-08-11). Seventy years after South Africa's women's march, the struggle is not over. aljazeera.com Women helped defeat apartheid's pass laws, but many still face violence, poverty and unemployment.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). Trump's $23 billion ship will be outdated before it even hits water. responsiblestatecraft.org The first proposed Trump-class battleship now has a price tag: $23 billion.This cost, as
(2026-08-11). Spain at Europe's Humanitarian Frontier. moderndiplomacy.eu The issue of migration has become one of the most significant humanitarian and political issues today. People risk their lives crossing the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean in their pursuit of safety and dignity. Spain, which is one of the main entry points for migrants, is currently at the forefront of this process. The …
(2026-08-11). THE KINGMAKERS, Ep. 7: The Man. levernews.com This full story is for paid subscribers.: | Sign up for a paid subscription to The Lever now to gain access to this story and more. | Already have an account?
(2026-08-11). East Libya military intelligence chief killed in car bomb blast. aljazeera.com Prime minister of the eastern Libyan government condemns killing of Major-General Fawzi al‚ÄëMansouri.
(2026-08-11). Adobe Publishes APAC AI Trends Report Spotlighting India Innovation. ummid.com Adobe's AI adoption report spotlights many data-driven insights, including the fact that rather than simply trying out AI tools, surveyed Indian creatives and professionals reported that they're embracing AI with confidence, with an overwhelming positive outlook on AI technologies when compared to their other APAC counterparts.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). Unitree IPO shifts focus to future. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said in an article published in June in the Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee, that cultivating and developing future industries are of great significance for seizing the development initiative, developing new quality productive forces and improving people's quality of life.
(2026-08-11). Study warns of longer extreme heat periods by century's end. ecns.cn Hot days worldwide could experience around four additional hours of extreme heat by the end of the 21st century under a high-emissions scenario, according to a study led by Chinese researchers.
(2026-08-11). Zelenskiy says he discussed defence, food security with Saudi crown prince. al-monitor.com KYIV, Aug 10 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed a drone deal and food security with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday. "There are domains in which Ukraine and Saudi Arabia can strengthen each other's ability to protect lives and people," he said on X after the call.Speaking later in his nightly video address, Zelenskiy said a team of Ukrainian officials was in the region "and there are already areas in which our relations are developing well. I am counting on reciprocity in our mutual support."
(2026-08-11). The Global South's digital future must not belong to Bezos and Musk. aljazeera.com Satellite internet can close digital divide, but Global South must not trade access for dependence on foreign firms.
(2026-08-11). No, Climate Central, Rising Cooling Costs Aren't Due to Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Climate Central's analysis should be given a failing grade, or more charitably, an incomplete. Claims that greenhouse gases alone are responsible for increasing cooling demand and household electricity bills are unpersuasive, when so many other, more direct, factors that impact households cooling costs are not controlled for.
(2026-08-11). French archival materials donated to Chongqing shed new light on wartime Japanese bombings. ecns.cn A collection of archival materials documenting Japanese air raids during the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression has been donated to the Chongqing Municipal Archives for preservation and research.
(2026-08-11). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-11). Colombia's far-right government recognises Israeli claim over Golan Heights. aljazeera.com The South American nation is only the second country to recognise Israel's claims over the illegally annexed territory.
(2026-08-11). Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS 2026 Rank List Published, Check Now. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has published on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2026 (NEET UG 2026) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-11). Why Culture, Not Budget, Is Becoming the Real Currency in . moguldom.com For decades, the surest way for a brand to win attention was to outspend the competition. Bigger media buys, bigger billboards, bigger celebrity check. That logic hasn't disappeared entirely, but it's losing ground fast — and the brands that are winning right now aren't always the ones spending the most. They're the ones that understand …
(2026-08-11). Meet Dr. Azizuddin Khan: IIT Prof Recommended for J.C. Bose Fellowship. ummid.com In a landmark achievement for Indian Science and Research, Prof. Dr. Azizuddin Khan, eminent Psychologist, Neuroscientist and Psychophysiologist at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), has been recommended for the prestigious J.C. Bose Fellowship (ANRF J.C. Bose Grant).
(2026-08-11). Comicomment | Selling militarism as the future: Japan's new defense white paper. ecns.cn Japan's Defense Ministry released "Defense of Japan 2026," a white paper that once again lays bare its dangerous neo-militarist agenda.
(2026-08-11). Ocalan: Founder of the Kurdish militant PKK who authored its end. al-monitor.com Abdullah Ocalan, jailed founder of the Kurdish militant PKK group, is an icon for many Kurds but a reviled terrorist for many Turks who is now at the heart of the…
(2026-08-11). Wilfred Burchett: One of the Greatest War Correspondents of 20th Century and First Western Journalist to Expose Horrors of Atomic Attack on Hiroshima. covertactionmagazine.com [This article is part of CAM's commemoration of the anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb. See previous article here. It is of added relevance in light of the renewed risk of nuclear war caused by the reckless war-mongering of U.S. government leaders of this era—Editors] On September 5, 1945, Australian journalist Wilfred Burchett …
(2026-08-11). Participants from eight countries complete traditional medicine training in Guangxi. ecns.cn Twenty-seven participants from eight countries have completed a 14-day training program on medicinal resources and traditional medicine in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants said Monday.
(2026-08-11). Why Are China's Humanoid Robot Makers Racing to Go Public? moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese robot maker Unitree has priced its Shanghai initial public offering at 150.80 yuan per share, seeking to raise 6.1 billion yuan ($904 million) in a deal that would make it the first mainland-listed humanoid robot manufacturer. The IPO has attracted intense investor interest, with Unitree saying its retail tranche was more than 8,000 times …
(2026-08-11). China does not recognize so-called 'Arunachal Pradesh' illegally set up by India: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Zangnan, the southern part of the Xizang autonomous region, is China's territory, and China does not recognize the so-called "Arunachal Pradesh" illegally set up by India, said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Monday.
(2026-08-11). Photos: Rescue efforts intensify as quake devastates western Colombia towns. aljazeera.com Rescue teams rush to find survivors as western Colombia grapples with deadly earthquake devastation.
(2026-08-11). World BEYOND War 20th African Chapter Launched in Benin. worldbeyondwar.org 
During the 2026 World Social Forum in Cotonou, World BEYOND War officially launched its chapter in Benin, with the collaboration of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – Network for Comprehensive Democracy (VK), bringing the movement's total number of chapters in Africa to 20. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-08-11). EconoScope | China's 'golden mega-ring' reveals next phase of transport development. ecns.cn China is set to fully connect three major national highways during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026—2030), creating a 27,000-Kilometer transport loop stretching along the country's borders and eastern coastline.
(2026-08-11). Cai Gao becomes first Chinese winner of Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration. ecns.cn Chinese illustrator Cai Gao received the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration in Ottawa, Canada, Friday, becoming the first Chinese illustrator to win the honor since the illustration category was introduced in 1966.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). UP NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Registration Starts, Last Date Aug 12. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started through its official website 'upneet.gov.in' from today i.e. Friday August 07, 2026 Online Registration for the First Round of Counselling for students seeking admission in First Year MBBS (Medical) and BDS (Dental) for the year 2026-27 in Government/Private colleges.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). Late snow blankets parts of southern Africa as winter nears its end. aljazeera.com Late-season snow hits South Africa and Lesotho as the Northern Hemisphere swelters in heat and wildfires.
(2026-08-11). Papua New Guinea seeks dialogue over new hefty $20,000 US visa bond. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has sought further dialogue with the United States over its new visa bond policy. In a statement, Marape acknowledged that the US had copped them with a "substantial" US$20,000 visa bond for ordinary business and tourism travel to the US, saying Papua…
(2026-08-11). How Yogi Govt in UP Turned Taxpayers' Money into Political PR Machine. ummid.com The Uttar Pradesh government's reported expenditure of ‚Çπ6,811.94 crore on advertisements over eight years is not merely a financial statistic it is a stark indictment of misplaced priorities and the growing use of public money for political image-building.
(2026-08-11). Trump took secret flight out of Turkey due to Iran threat, the Washington Post reports. al-monitor.com (Corrects to clarify he deplaned in Britain in paragraph 10)WASHINGTON, Aug 10 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump departed on a secret military flight from Turkey last month when the White House said he was flying aboard Air Force One, an extraordinary move prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, the Washington Post reported Monday.Trump had taken the newly renovated Qatari-donated jet to Ankara for the NATO summit but he unexpectedly used an older Air Force One when departing the country, a move that prompted questions about the newer plane's security.
(2026-08-11). Bangladesh and India battle to save cricket series after political turmoil. aljazeera.com Bangladesh and India white-ball series under threat due to tensions that arose when Bangladeshi PM Hasina toppled.
(2026-08-11). Can Trump's Fed Battle Threaten Bond Markets? moderndiplomacy.eu Political Pressure Puts Fed Independence Back in Focus Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's efforts to keep the central bank insulated from political pressure have become more difficult after President Donald Trump renewed his push to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Trump's move, based on allegations of mortgage fraud that Cook's attorney has called baseless, has …
(2026-08-11). Why MMRDA Needs Surbana Jurong to Develop Third Mumbai? ummid.com The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) should feel embarrassed that it has engaged a Singapore firm for crores of rupees to plan the Third Mumbai.
(2026-08-11). The Impact of the Mecca Agreement and Türkiye's Rising Role. unitedworldint.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The joint defense agreement signed recently in Mecca by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan should be regarded as an agreement that will have major implications not only for the region but also for the emerging new world order. Although global media and various actors have focused particularly on the provision …
(2026-08-11). La sovranità tecnologica come categoria geopolitica. strategic-culture.su Anche le superpotenze dipendono dalle catene di approvvigionamento globali. Il vero vantaggio? Stabilire le regole che gli altri devono seguire. | Segue nostro Un fenomeno strutturale e diffuso | Nel lessico strategico contemporaneo, il sintagma ´sovranità tecnologica ª ha compiuto, nell'arco di un decennio, un percorso analogo a quello di altri concetti-cerniera della geopolitica: nato in un ambito tecnico-settoriale —…
(2026-08-11). More than 200 homes damaged by solar panel fires in a year. wattsupwiththat.com "It is clear installation quality and fire safety are not keeping pace with the speed of deployment. Safe solar panel installation and maintenance are essential to reducing the number of fires."
(2026-08-11). China imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on pecans from Mexico, U.S. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce on Monday announced a preliminary ruling in its anti-dumping investigation into pecans imported from Mexico and the United States, deciding to impose provisional anti-dumping measures in the form of cash deposits starting Tuesday.
(2026-08-11). Hockey World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, India vs Pakistan. aljazeera.com Pools, format, match schedule, timings, India vs Pakistan history and more before 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
(2026-08-11). Makkah Defence Pact: Should India be Alarmed? ummid.com Diplomatically, at present, it would be wise of India to remain a quiet observer to inking of Mecca Agreement and other developments, it is likely to be least affected by!
(2026-08-11). Trump orders fewer childhood vaccinations including splitting up MMR. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccinations and splitting up MMR.
(2026-08-11). Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on Historic Michigan Win: "People Are Sick and Tired of This Politics of Hatred" portside.org Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on Historic Michigan Win: "People Are Sick and Tired of This Politics of Hatred" |
(2011-08-26). Bahrain FM congratulates Dar on Makkah defence pact. tribune.com.pk 
Bahrain's Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani congratulated Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye during a telephone call, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday. | The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye on Friday, establishing a framework for collective security and defence cooperation under which an armed attack on any one of the three countries would be considered an attack on all. The pact was built on a Strategic Mutual Defence Ag…
(2026-08-11). US military marching into Puntland as Red Sea tensions escalate. responsiblestatecraft.org In early August, the top U.S. special operations commander for Africa
(2026-08-11). August 9, 1942: The Day of The People of India. ummid.com It is a worth reflecting subject that why Ram Manohar Lohia – who participated actively and with unwavering dedication in the movement – described August 9th as the 'Day of the People of India'.
(2026-08-11). China arrests over 8,200 suspects in crackdown on evolving organized crime. ecns.cn More than 8,200 suspects have been arrested and over 1,000 criminal groups dismantled in a recent coordinated police operation across China, the Ministry of Public Security said Monday.
(2026-08-11). Netanyahu's challengers are selling the same poison. onlineopinion.com.au The men who could replace Netanyahu know the truth and refuse to say it. A Palestinian state is not an existential threat to Israel; the endless denial of one is.
(2026-08-11). Central Banks Double Down on Climate Regulation Despite Collapse of Green Finance. wattsupwiththat.com The ECB's latest manoeuvre, and Elderson's accompanying rhetoric, amount to a rear-guard action by a green priesthood that senses the ground shifting but cannot bring itself to abandon the faith. Central banks need to be restored to their proper, limited mandates — low inflation, currency convertibility and financial conditions that help bring about low interest rates supportive of enterprise and economic growth.
(2026-08-11). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-11). Makkah Quran Competition 2026 Preliminary Round Starts. ummid.com The Preliminary Qualifying Round of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Quran began Friday August 07, 2026 at the competition venue in Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-11). Behind RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Gen Z Outreach. ummid.com While RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Gen Z Outreach carries a strong element of ensuring that common voters do not lose trust and confidence in the Sangh Parivar, it was also aimed at attempting to split students and youth along class lines.
(2026-08-11). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 4 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website 'dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Saturday August 08, 2026 CAP Round 4 Seat Allotment result of the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-11). How Domestic Workers Built POWER in Philadelphia. portside.org How Domestic Workers Built POWER in Philadelphia |
(2026-08-11). Restaurant chain Chef Fei removes controversial slogan amid online scrutiny. ecns.cn Hunan cuisine restaurant chain Chef Fei has begun removing its long-running slogan, "National King of Stir-Fried Pork," following widespread online debate over how the title was awarded.
(2026-08-11). By hosting an obviously unwelcome guest, Serbia humiliates itself. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-11). Hunter Biden defends Tucker Carlson over Netanyahu comments. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-11). Shenzhen deepens links with APEC economies. ecns.cn
(2026-08-11). Poland and Ukraine at odds: Betrayal, Misunderstanding or Pro-Wrestling? strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-11). Philippines sailors say they will work despite wartime risks. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-11). Baby among those rescued as hundreds feared missing after Colombia quake. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-11). Israeli settler violence is 'clear state terrorism'. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-11). Fire rages after drone strikes Libya's largest oil refinery. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-11). DRC Ebola death toll passes 2,000 amid fastest-growing outbreak on record. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-11). Plus àßa change plus la même chose, or Déjà vu all over again. gilbertdoctorow.com As I mentioned some days ago, I am now working on Volume III of my Memoirs of a Russianist: 2010 — 2026, Years in the Opposition. The "Opposition' of which I was and remain a member is to the Washington Narrative on behalf of U.S. global hegemony. When covering my activities in 2021 in promotion …
(2026-08-10). Al Jazeera reporter on the ground as Colombia quake death toll rises. aljazeera.com Rescue teams are searching collapsed buildings after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia.
(2026-08-10). Two-way battle no clear majority as Cook Islands prepares for polls. asiapacificreport.nz By Rashneel Kumar, editor of the Cook Islands News An exclusive poll reveals a tight election with no clear winner, as the surging Cook Islands United Party (CIUP) challenges the governing Cook Islands Party (CIP) while cost-of-living concerns dominate voter focus. With just two days to go before the country heads to the elections on…
tasnimnews.ir (2026-08-10). Iran Sees Mecca Defense Pact as Sign of Regional ShiftIran's Foreign Ministry described the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey as a sign of a changing perception among regional states, saying they have realized that security cannot be secured by relying on foreign powers.
(2026-08-10). 79 ∞ Locarno Film Festival una cinematografia al servizio della bellicosità dell'Occidente. strategic-culture.su Da luogo di dialogo a strumento geopolitico: il cinema occidentale tra esclusioni e narrazioni di guerra | Segue nostro Il cinema dovrebbe essere un fenomeno artistico e culturale, massimamente le rassegne cinematografiche, Giona Nazzaro, direttore artistico del Locarno Film Festival cita Elio Vittorini: "Troppo male offendere il mondo" e lamenta che i confini planetari effettivi e metaforici, non solo cinematografici, si stiano restring…