(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-08-10). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-08-10). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Two Different America's (Sic). commondreams.org 
(2026-08-11). Rapists or wrongly convicted. onlineopinion.com.au The public narrative is entirely captured by persistent complaints about the justice system's treatment of rape victims. There's little tolerance for muddying the waters by looking at what the same system does to wrongly accused men.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Shenzhen deepens links with APEC economies. ecns.cn
(2026-08-11). Fire rages after drone strikes Libya's largest oil refinery. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-10). Trump Responds To Iran's Calls for Compensation for War Damages To Open Strait of Hormuz. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Monday responded to an Iranian official calling for the US to provide compensation for damage caused by the war as a condition for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, saying that instead, Iran should pay the US. "I see that Representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran are asking for compensation …
(2026-08-10). The key Hormuz question that everybody is avoiding. asiapacificreport.nz 
Special Correspondent When you hear "Iran" and "Strait of Hormuz" in the same sentence, what comes to mind? Tensions? Threats? Chaos? …That's exactly what the MSM news media want you to think with their headlines. READ MORE: Trump says US only 'semi-negotiating' with Iran; Israel rejects Gaza plan Oil prices climb as Iranian demands cloud…
(2026-08-10). Why Are Asian Stocks Rising While Gulf Tensions Lift Oil? moderndiplomacy.eu Asian stocks rose on Monday, following Wall Street higher after weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data reduced expectations of an immediate rise in borrowing costs. However, oil prices edged higher as uncertainty over efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz kept investors focused on the risks to global energy supplies. Iran said on Sunday that negotiations with …
(2026-08-10). Not Iran or Israel, new Saudi-Turkey-Pak defence pact is against India: Shishir Gupta explains how. hindustantimes.com Saudi Arabia, Turkey and nuclear‚Äëarmed Pakistan have unveiled the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, built around a NATO‚Äëstyle "attack on one is an attack on all" pledge. This Point Blank episode examines whether the Sunni‚Äëled bloc is a hedge against Iran or an alliance that could replenish Pakistan's military inventory and alter India's strategic calculus—while questioning how such commitments would work in an actual regional crisis. Tune in for more.
(2026-08-07). Washington Post Claims "Clash" Between Trump-Hegseth is a Fiction, But to What End? thealtworld.com 
Neither US President Donald Trump nor US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth are in charge of anything — both demonstrate profound ignorance and incompetence daily; Both are merely figureheads serving the role of loud distractions and/or scapegoats/excuses; The US is almost certainly suffering from a well-known shortage of munitions, but has settled on an achievable strategy of controlled demolition of West Asia's energy exports as a means of cutting exports to China & the rest of Asia — it must pretend to seek dealing with Iran, create excuses why it cannot, all while in reality constantly degrade West A…
(2026-08-10). 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.
(2026-08-10). Trump Says Voters Are "Angry at Republicans," Not Him. truthout.org Perhaps sensing that Republicans are likely to fare poorly in this year's midterm elections, President Donald Trump sought to distance himself from blame in an interview late last week. Speaking to Punchbowl News in an interview that aired on Friday, Trump deflected any responsibility for Republicans' poor polling numbers, instead claiming that voters were mad at GOP lawmakers or candidates… |
(2026-08-10). Can Trump save Gaza peace deal when Hamas clings to guns and Netanyahu rejects his 15-point roadmap. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump's push for a lasting peace deal in Gaza faces a major obstacle over the question of Hamas disarmament. Hussam al-Astal, commander of the Israeli-backed Strike Force Against Terror militia in southern Gaza, told The Times of Israel that Hamas would not agree to surrender its weapons because doing so could threaten its control. Israel has made genuine Hamas disarmament a key condition for a lasting settlement and reconstruction, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly rejected parts of Trump's proposed 15-point Gaza peace framework. With competing demands from Israel, Hamas and Palestini…
(2026-08-10). Trump Overhauling Website Providing Scholarships For Black Students. newsone.com 
Source: Alex Wong / Getty | President Donald Trump has long made it known that he's offended by any effort to remedy decades of systemic discrimination against anyone who isn't a straight white male. When he wasn't going on nonsensical tangents, Trump spent much of his campaign railing against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. In his latest effort to make life harder for people who don't look like him, the Trump administration announced it would be overhauling a federally run scholarship website because it lists hundreds of scholarships for black and brown students and women. | You ever think ab…
(2026-08-10). Lebanon's Politics of Appeasement and the Illusion of Lausanne, 1949. thecanary.co 
Israel's initial expectation of rapidly concluding a formal peace treaty with its northern neighbour in the immediate aftermath of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War proved entirely illusory. The Failed Diplomacy of Lausanne In April 1949, the United Nations established the Conciliation Commission for Palestine (UNCCP), sponsoring multilateral Arab-Israeli peace negotiations in Lausanne, Switzerland. It was at […] | By
(2026-08-10). India supplying arms to a genocidal regime. mronline.org 
There can be no doubt whatsoever that these weapons and ammunition were actually used by Israel in Gaza; in fact missile fragments labelled "Made in India" were found in a UN-run school in Nuseirat in Gaza sheltering displaced Palestinians, after an Israeli raid on it that killed 33 persons.
(2026-08-10). Sunday Telegraph editor publicly denies Israel's genocide. thecanary.co 
Responding to an article from Stephen Pollard, the editor of the Sunday Telegraph has publicly described Israel's genocide as a "lie". It comes as Nigel Farage's Reform UK launched an attack on rivals Restore Britain over accusations of 'antisemitism': Restore Britain has endorsed the monstrous lie that Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza — […] | By
(2026-08-10). People Against Genocide raids Ultra Aberdeen facility. thecanary.co 
At approximately 3am on Sunday 9 August, a 2-person People Against Genocide (PAG) team broke into the Aberdeen facility of leading military tech and cyber warfare company, Ultra Intelligence & Communications (Ultra I&C). Having entered the building, they barricaded themselves inside. The activists then set about dismantling equipment and computer equipment, in order to make […] | By
(2026-08-10). Following primary victory, Abdul El-Sayed backs US-NATO war against Russia. wsws.org Days after winning Michigan's Democratic Senate primary as an opponent of the Gaza genocide, El-Sayed defended capitalism, backed the US-NATO war against Russia and embraced the party establishment.
(2026-08-10). Resisting escalating attack on independent media. electronicintifada.net Journalist Rania Khalek says BreakThrough News won't be forced to soften its reporting on Palestine.
(2026-08-10). Veterans For Peace Condemns Marco Rubio's Threats Against Cuba and Against U.S. Peace and Solidarity Activists. wibailoutpeople.org 
Veterans For Peace Condemns Marco Rubio's Threats Against Cuba and Against U.S. Peace and Solidarity Activists View of share this email as a web page Veterans For Peace condemns the recent report by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, accusing Cuba of interfering in the internal affairs of the U.S. and, conversely, accusing U.S. peace and …
(2026-08-10). Press opinion treats U.S. devastation of Cuba as reason for more devastation. mronline.org 
The energy blockade that the Trump administration has imposed on Cuba is hammering the island.
(2026-08-10). "It is not enough to condemn the empire; we must build popular power at the grassroots level, win the streets." radiohc.cu Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the closing of the XXIV International Meeting of Communist and Workers' Parties. Convention Center, Havana, August 8, 2026, Year of the Centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz.
(2026-08-10). Relations between Cuba and Russia are intense. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano | With extensive experience in Latin America, having previously represented his country in Argentina and Mexico and, since February 2023, in Cuba, Ambassador Viktor Koronelli spoke with this journalist about the importance of the Havana Book Fair and other interesting topics. | For Koronelli, the Book Fair, where Russia has the status of guest of honor, is an excellent opportunity to present the Cuban public with the best examples not only of literature, but of Russian art in general. In addition to more than 1,500 titles by classic…
(2026-08-10). First International Colloquium dedicated to Fidel Castro opens in Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel took part on Monday in the opening of the First International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future," dedicated to the historical leader of the Revolution. | The director of the Fidel Castro Studies Center, René Barrios, stated that this meeting is taking place in a particularly complex international context, where it is increasingly necessary to return to the thinking of the Commander-in-Chief. | Also participating in the opening were the President of the National Assembly of People's Power, Esteban Lazo; the Prime Minister of the Republic, Manuel Marrero; the Secretary of Organ…
(2026-08-10). Movimiento Sin Tierra de Brasil entrega más de 7 toneladas de medicamentos a Hospital Hermanos Amejeiras. radiohc.cu El Movimiento de los Trabajadores Rurales Sin Tierra (MST), de Brasil, entrego un donativo de más de siete toneladas de medicamentos al Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Hermanos Ameijeiras de La Habana. | Gene Santos, director nacional del Movimiento de los Trabajadores Rurales Sin Tierra y Marcelo Durao, representante en Cuba de ese movimiento hicieron entrega del donativo que forma parte de la campaña solidaria "Ayuda a Cuba" lanzada por la organización brasileña en 2025 para recaudar fondos que permitan enviar medicamentos a la isla en colaboración con el Ministerio de Salud Pública (Minsap). | El donativo, consist…
(2026-08-10). Brigada Centenario de Fidel con amplio programa en Santiago de Cuba. radiohc.cu 
La Brigada Centenario de Fidel desarrolla en Santiago de Cuba un amplio programa de actividades de intercambio, solidaridad y acercamiento a sitios vinculados con la historia y el patrimonio de esta ciudad, como parte de su recorrido por el oriente cubano en homenaje al líder histórico de la Revolución, en el centenario de su natalicio. | En la primera jornada, la víspera, los integrantes del grupo visitaron el Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca, conocido como El Morro, donde conocieron detalles sobre la historia y los valores patrimoniales de la fortificación, declarada en 1977 Patrimonio Mundial por la UNESCO.
(2026-08-10). Reportan grave deterioro de un portaviones de Estados Unidos que participó en la guerra con Irán. cubadebate.cu El portaviones USS Abraham Lincoln, que entra en su noveno mes en el mar y su quinto mes consecutivo de operaciones de combate contra Irán, presenta graves signos de deterioro, reporta MS NOW, citando a familiares de los militares a bordo.
(2026-08-10). "Fidel nos convoca en un momento crucial" : Inauguran en La Habana I Coloquio Internacional "Fidel: legado y futuro" cubadebate.cu En la mañana de este lunes, en el contexto de la conmemoración del centenario del natalicio del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, quedó inaugurado el I Coloquio Internacional "Fidel: legado y futuro" en la capital cubana. La sesión inaugural contó con la presencia de más de 1 500 delegados, de ellos más de 900 extranjeros provenientes de 63 países.
(2026-08-10). Presidente de Cuba llama a salvar la Revolución del cerco de EEUU. radiohc.cu El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó este lunes que salvar la revolución cubana del cerco económico y las amenazas de Estados Unidos es el mayor desafío de la generación actual. | Así lo expresó el primer mandatario durante la inauguración del I Coloquio Internacional ´Fidel: legado y futuro ª, celebrado en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana, donde agradeció la presencia de los delegados de diversas naciones que, dijo, desafiaron distancias, campañas de desinformación y presiones de sus propios gobiernos para estar en Cuba. | ´No se trata de una certeza sin fundamento. Contamos con una his…
(2026-08-10). Cuba expresó solidaridad con Colombia tras sismo de gran intensidad. radiohc.cu El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, expresó este lunes sentidas condolencias al pueblo y al gobierno de Colombia, ante la pérdida de vidas humanas, heridos y graves daños ocasionados por el sismo que afectó al país. | "Cuente el hermano pueblo colombiano con la solidaridad y disposición de Cuba en estos momentos de dolor", escribió el ministro en su cuenta de la red social X. | El sismo de magnitud 7.4, con epicentro en San José del Palmar, Chocó (noroeste), deja una emergencia de gran dimensión, con al menos cinco ciudades capitales en nivel crítico entre las que se hallan Pereira, Cali, Manizales, Q…
(2026-08-10). Presidente de Cuba expresa condolencias por sismo en Colombia. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel lamentó este lunes los fallecimientos, heridos y daños provocados por el sismo ocurrido en el departamento del Chocó, Colombia. | En su perfil de la red social Facebook, el mandatario escribió: | El movimiento telúrico, registrado a las 7: 34 a. m. de este 10 de agosto, alcanzó magnitud 7,4 y tuvo su epicentro en San José del Palmar, Chocó, con una profundidad estimada entre 96 y 107 kilómetros, según reportes oficiales. | Las consecuencias humanas fueron graves, con más de 111 fallec…
(2026-08-10). Federaciones deportivas rusas por la justicia: se presenta una segunda demanda contra World Athletics. cubadebate.cu La Federación de Atletismo de Rusia (ARAF) presentó ante el Tribunal Arbitral del Deporte (TAS) una nueva demanda para impugnar las sanciones impuestas a la federación por World Athletics. Las restricciones vigentes vulneran los derechos de la federación y le impiden representar plenamente los intereses del atletismo ruso a nivel internacional.
(2026-08-10). Rusia denuncia que la OTAN militariza el àÅrtico para operaciones ofensivas. cubadebate.cu La Cancillería de Rusia denunció este lunes 10 de agosto que la Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN) militariza el àÅrtico y prepara operaciones ofensivas contra su territorio mediante constantes maniobras estratégicas bélicas.
(2026-08-10). La Habana acoge I Coloquio Internacional dedicado a Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu 
En La Habana quedó inuagurado este lunes el I Coloquio Internacional "Fidel: Legado y Futuro" dedicado al líder histórico de la Revolución cubana. | Junto a más de 1500 delegados de 65 naciones, participan el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel; el presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, Esteban Lazo; el primer ministro de la República, Manuel Marrero, el secretario de Organización del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales; así como otros dirigentes representantes de organizaciones sociales y de masa. ; ⚪ Abre sus pu…
(2026-08-10). Afectación temporal en el suministro de gas manufacturado en La Habana por avería en centro colector de Canasí. cubadebate.cu Durante la tarde del domingo 9 de agosto de 2026, se produjo una avería en el sistema del centro colector de Canasí, instalación perteneciente a la Empresa de Perforación y Extracción de Petróleo y Gas. Esta falla redujo el flujo de Gas Natural hacia las plantas de generación eléctrica del occidente del país y hacia las instalaciones productoras de gas manufacturado en La Habana.
(2026-08-10). From the Mecca Program of 2005 to the "Mecca Defense Agreement" of 2026: Has the Muslim World Moved from Civilizational Renewal to Regime Security? juancole.com Chicago (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — On 7 August 2026, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye signed a trilateral
(2026-08-10). Saturday 8/8: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Surviving: Orphans of Gaza" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gXcr……
(2026-08-10). Israeli PM Netanyahu Rejects "Gaza Roadmap" juancole.com ( The framework, negotiated through months of mediation and endorsed by the UN Security Council, was designed to create a structured path toward de‚Äëescalation and humanitarian relief. | Netanyahu's refusal has raised fears among Palestinia…
(2026-08-10). Thirteen-Year-Old Gaza Girl Dies of Wounds Two Days After Being Shot by Israeli Forces. news.antiwar.com A thirteen-year-old girl died in Gaza on Monday due to wounds sustained in an earlier Israeli attack as the IDF continues launching strikes and firing on Palestinians across the Strip despite President Trump and the so-called "Board of Peace" announcing that Hamas agreed to a disarmament deal. A medical source told the Anadolu Agency that …
(2026-08-10). Why Netanyahu's 'coup' against Gaza plan risks endless war. aljazeera.com The Israeli leader's rejection of a US-led roadmap threatens to entrench a state of conflict, analysts say.
(2026-08-10). Remembering Anas, Mohammed and Gaza's other slain journalists. aljazeera.com Our colleagues in Gaza have taken the journalism profession to an unseen level. In doing so, they've paid a heavy price.
(2026-08-10). Trump says relationship is good even as Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace plan. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump maintains that his relationship with Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu is still good.
(2026-08-10). Trump's Gaza Plan is a Blueprint for Permanent Subjugation. juancole.com The Board of Peace is using the language of colonial guardianship, repackaged for the twenty-first century. | By | (
(2026-08-10). Venezuela: Maiquetía Airport Recovery Continues After June 24 Earthquakes. orinocotribune.com The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, provided The acting president added that through the "Venezuela Reborn" plan, authorities are constructing a temporary terminal in record time. | This provisional infrastructure will be equipped with check-in areas, immigration control, customs, a…
(2026-08-10). Sismo de 7.4 registrado en Colombia fue el más fuerte en una década. radiohc.cu Un sismo de 7.4 ocurrido en la mañana de este lunes en Colombia fue el más fuerte registrado en la última década, según confirmó el Servicio Geológico (SGC) nacional. | El movimiento telúrico, ocurrido a las 7: 34 hora local con epicentro en San José del Palmar, Chocó (noroeste), se sintió además en Venezuela, Ecuador y Panamá, de acuerdo con la entidad. | Abundó la fuente que hasta el momento se conoce de dos réplicas, de magnitudes 2,8 y 4,8, esta última con amplios reportes de perceptibilidad. | Por ahora, acotó el SGC, se han recibido informes de afectaciones en algunos sectores, entre ellos Manizales y Armeni…
(2026-08-10). Iran says Türkiye-Saudi deal shows 'change in perception' towards US. geo.tv Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a joint defence agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. — ReutersTehran says pact should not be viewed as a threat.Iran highlights deep ties with…
(2026-08-10). HHS goes after the horrific grim reaper. indybay.org Medical students dissecting human cadavers.
(2026-08-10). PEER and Allies Push Back on FCC's Approval of Reflect Orbital's Plan to Light Up the Night. commondreams.org PEER, DarkSky International, the American Bird Conservancy, and Environment America — represented by Earthjustice — filed a
(2026-08-10). Solomon Islands PM urges 'no more secrecy' over treaties with other countries. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific reporters Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has announced that a review of his country's security agreement with China has begun. Wale has said he was only permitted to read the 2022 agreement one day before an official meeting in Canberra in May this year, shortly after he was elected prime minister. Highlighting…
(2026-08-10). Gary Stevenson's wealth tax vs Dan Neidle's land value tax: the difference explained. thecanary.co 
Gary Stevenson has been dismantling "childish" arguments against a wealth tax for years on YouTube. His Channel 4 documentary, How to Get Filthy Rich, packaged his arguments as a long-form show for a mainstream audience. Journalists focused on his clash with tax lawyer Dan Neidle, who called Gary's annual wealth tax proposal "populist claptrap." The […] | By
(2026-08-10). Polanski slams BBC Reform-friendly hypocrisy after Newsnight ambush. thecanary.co 
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has taken aim at "absurd" editorial decisions by the BBC. In particular, Polanski slammed the Beeb for giving far more airtime to Reform UK than the Greens. His comments come after tge BBC was seemingly ambushed on Newsnight by presenters last week. There, Polanski's interviewers read anonymous texts from "senior" […] | By
(2026-08-10). North Sea Shutdown to Cost Treasury Billions. wattsupwiththat.com The Treasury faces a £13 billion hit from Labour's 'green' North Sea shutdown, BP's former finance chief has warned. The Telegraph has the story.
(2026-08-10). 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.
(2026-08-10). Why Are South Korea and the US Holding New Military Drills? moderndiplomacy.eu Why Are South Korea and the US Holding New Military Drills? South Korea and the United States will conduct major joint military exercises from August 17 to 27, as the allies adapt their defence preparations to what they describe as an increasingly sophisticated North Korean threat. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise will incorporate training …
(2026-08-10). 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.
(2026-08-10). 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.
(2026-08-10). After surviving a gunshot to her spine, a Philly occupational therapist is making disability inclusion her mission. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? On a stretch of beach in Wildwood, New Jersey, a couple of volunteers from Jefferson Health helped Amanda Parezo onto a 10-foot longboard surfboard in the sand. | Parezo, who is paralyzed from the waist down, wore a bright pink rash guard and faced the ocean on her belly. | A larger group of people soon formed a circle around her and bent down to grip the edges of the board. In unison, they lifted Parezo into the air and carried her out into the water, like a queen in a litt…
(2026-08-10). BIG MONEY linked to California Apartment Association & politicians. indybay.org The California Apartment Association (CAA) spends big money to meddle in our elections!
(2026-08-10). 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.
(2026-08-10). BlackRock and ICE, a Recipe for Human Suffering. indybay.org During a day of action, activists from the August 8 National Coalition" protested outside the downtown offices of BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, and in several cities across the country. They called on the company to divest from its ownership shares in the for-profit prison industry along with its other relationships with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
(2026-08-10). 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.
(2026-08-10). 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!
(2026-08-10). Record 230 people reach UK on single boat after crossing English Channel. aljazeera.com The government has accused people smugglers of 'cramming' migrants onto 'unseaworthy vessels' and putting lives at risk.
(2026-08-10). Monday 8/10: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-08-10). Socialist Equality Party (US) holds 9th National Congress amid world war, dictatorship and political radicalization. wsws.org Delegates adopted resolutions on the fight against imperialist war, the breakdown of American democracy, the defense of immigrants, the building of the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees, the attitude of socialists to AI and the defense of the heritage of the two American Revolutions.
(2026-08-10). 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).
(2026-08-10). 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). Exercising Restraint: Situating Poland's Strategy vis-à -vis NATO's Collective Defense. moderndiplomacy.eu On July 30th, a projectile object landed in Tarnawa-Kolonia, a village in eastern Poland. Upon further investigation, this object was identified as a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile. An F-16 was scrambled in defense, although the strike appeared to have been unintended and aimed at Ukraine instead, according to Polish officials. Despite this, it remains that …
(2026-08-10). Who Ran The WNBA This Week: Kayla McBride Makes History, Minnesota Clinches Washington Keeps Rolling. newsone.com 
Source: Matt Krohn / Getty | We're officially getting to the point of the WNBA season where every game feels a little more important. The All-Star break is behind us, the trade deadline has passed and the playoff picture is beginning to take shape as teams either make their move or watch their postseason hopes slowly disappear. | That was especially clear during Week 11. Minnesota became the first team to officially secure a postseason spot, while Seattle became the first team mathematically eliminated. Everywhere in between, the standings remain crowded. According to the WNBA's official Week 11 Power Rankings…
(2026-08-10). Move to Millions Podcast Joins the Urban One Podcast Network Ahead of New Season Launch. newsone.com 
Source: Dr. Darnyelle Jervey / R1 | Hosted by business growth strategist and entrepreneur Dr. Darnyelle Jervey, the podcast helps leaders build wealth, expand their impact, and create lasting legacies | The Urban One Podcast Network is proud to welcome the As the podcast prepares to launch its next season, listeners can expect insightful conversations and tra…
(2026-08-10). 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.
(2026-08-10). A Note To Patrons And Subscribers. caitlinjohnstone.com.au This is just a note to my patrons and newsletter subscribers to say I'm sorry I haven't published anything these past few days. I've received a number of messages from concerned readers wondering if I'm alright, so I just want to let everyone know I'm okay and Tim and I will be back to the …
(2026-08-10). Thursday 8/13: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-08-10). Across Borders and Prison Walls: Keeping Families Connected During the Libya—Chad Conflict. icrc.org Long before the crises that followed 2011, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had already built a long and sometimes difficult history of humanitarian engagement in Libya and across its borders.
(2026-08-10). Edinburgh International Festival Director & Famed Violinist Nicola Benedetti on the Power of Art. democracynow.org 
Democracy Now! is broadcasting from Scotland at the Edinburgh International Festival, which features music, opera, theater and dance and is one of Europe's biggest arts festivals. We are joined by the acclaimed Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti, one of the most celebrated classical violinists in the world. She became the first woman and first Scottish artist to become director of the Edinburgh International Festival in 2022. | "I think what is quite unusual about the Edinburgh International Festival is the humanitarian mission that is woven into all of its origin rhetoric," says Benedetti. She…
(2026-08-10). Wednesday 9/9: Webinar: Eyewitness Palestine Delegations. indybay.org Zoom | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ep-x-festi……
(2026-08-09). Unitree IPO puts physical AI in investor spotlight. ecns.cn Investors are showing a strong appetite for Unitree Robotics' initial public offering, reflecting growing optimism about China's ambition to turn its industrial chain strengths into commercially viable artificial intelligence applications in the physical world, market experts and investment banks said.
(2026-08-10). Zimbabwe Ships First Blueberries to China As New Market Opens. infobrics.org Zimbabwe has exported its first-ever shipment of blueberries to China, following the 2025 market access agreement between the two countries, the Horticultural Development Council has confirmed…
(2026-08-10). The Biggest Financial Risks Facing Arizona Trucking Businesses in 2026. moguldom.com A small fleet owner from Phoenix hauls construction materials five days a week. Fuel costs are manageable, the drivers are reliable, and the loads keep coming. Then one Tuesday afternoon, a rear-end collision on the I-10 turns into a lawsuit, and suddenly the financial exposure dwarfs anything on the balance sheet. That scenario plays out …
(2026-08-10). Another Ukrainian UAV Strike on Türkiye: "Mavi Vatan" Under Siege. unitedworldint.com By Mahir Alp Yàºcel On August 3, two Türkiye's-flagged vessels—the Ya≈üar and the Nadezhda—operated by Samsun-based Kalyoncu Shipping, came under attack by Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Black Sea. The ships carried a combined crew of 22, including 13 Türkiye's nationals. According to media reports, four individuals sustained injuries, three of whom are …
(2026-08-10). 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.
(2026-08-10). 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.
(2026-08-10). Iran Says the US Has an 'Addiction' to Economic Sanctions. news.antiwar.com Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday that the US has an "addiction" to sanctions and vowed that Iran wouldn't be "strangled" by the economic pressure. "The US Secretary of the Treasury has boasted of 'suffocating' Iran through economic sanctions," Baghaei wrote on X, appearing to reference comments made by US Treasury Secretary …
(2026-08-10). Indigenous Farmer in Indonesia Acquitted in Coal Mining Case. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police in Paser regency charged Misran Toni, a farmer who protested the giant trucks used by a coal mining company because they caused potholes, traffic snarls, and serious accidents. On April 16, 2026, the Tanah Grogot district court acquitted him after he had spent 10 months in police detention. | © 2026 Yulia Adiningsih…
(2026-08-10). Western propagandists want to 'normalize' killing Russians. infobrics.org "Can you tell us Europeans what can we concretely do to help you to kill more Russians?" Michael Martens, correspondent for the German Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung…
(2026-08-09). China's South-to-North Water Diversion middle route delivers over 80 billion cubic meters, benefiting nearly 118 million. ecns.cn The first phase of the middle route of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project had transferred more than 80 billion cubic meters of water to northern China as of Friday, directly benefiting nearly 118 million people, according to the Changjiang Water Resources Commission.
(2026-08-10). US Military testing sowing chaos in civilian skies. responsiblestatecraft.org Almost
(2026-08-10). Malaysia PM Anwar undergoes elective surgery to treat hernia. geo.tv Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends the 28th ASEAN-Japan Summit, as part of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 26, 2025. — Reuters Medical team says recovery is going well.Physiotherapy treatment is underway.Anwar to remain under observation for…
(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…
(2026-08-10). Colombia's Espriella to lead emergency efforts following Bogota earthquake. aljazeera.com Colombia's newly inaugurated president announced to lead emergency rescue efforts in Bogota's earthquake-struck areas.
(2026-08-10). Navy 'Doomsday Plane' Fleet To Almost Double In Size With New E-130Js. twz.com 
A much bigger fleet of smaller turboprop E-130Js is set to replace the smaller fleet of larger E-6B jets, but the Navy has also acknowledged risks.
(2026-08-10). Iranians 'professional chess players', says ministry in response to Trump analogy. geo.tv People walk past a mural depicting the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, July 30, 2026.— Reuters
(2026-08-10). Europe boils and burns: capitalism's climate hellscape. mronline.org 
If you want to know how many lives our rulers are willing to sacrifice to defend the fossil fuel industry, you could start by looking at Europe.
(2026-08-10). Failing Thames Water faces fresh fury over fiance chief's £1m signing bonus. thecanary.co 
Thames Water is facing fury from parliament after handing its finance chief a £1m "signing-on fee" last month. Company chairman Adrian Montague argued that such massive payments are a "necessary incentive" for staff retention. The news of the bonus is particularly outrageous given that the company is currently drowning in some £20 billion debt. The […] | By
(2026-08-10). Thursday 8/13: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-08-10). Hegseth Says Congress Should Pay Tribute to Lindsey Graham by Approving $1.5 Trillion Military Budget. news.antiwar.com US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth called on Congress to approve his request for a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027 during remarks at a ceremony in South Carolina for the renaming of Joint Base Charleston to Joint Base Lindsey Graham in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly last month. Hegseth …
(2026-08-10). 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.
(2026-08-10). The ugliness of the west: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and the ideological closure of capitalism. onlineopinion.com.au Bond is kinetic, charismatic, and sexually triumphant. Smiley is sedentary, melancholy, and painfully aware that his wife repeatedly betrays him.
(2026-08-10). AI empowers cross-border e-commerce in Zhejiang. ecns.cn Artificial intelligence is reshaping cross-border e-commerce in east China's Zhejiang Province, enhancing product competitiveness, streamlining manufacturing and transforming .
(2026-08-10). Indian police attack protesters seeking action over 'exam irregularities'. aljazeera.com Indian police attack protesters seeking action over 'exam irregularities' in Jharkhand.
(2026-08-10). Artistic Free Speech Day Celebrated in Lafayette Park. indybay.org Event honors SF Mime Troupe Founder Ron Davis in the place where he was arrested, in Lafayette Park, on August 7, 1965 for performing without a permit from the San Francisco Recreation and Park department.
(2026-08-10). "Consistent Torture" : Keith LaMar Speaks from Ohio Death Row After Getting 3-Year Execution Reprieve. democracynow.org 
We speak with Keith LaMar, an artist, teacher and writer on death row in Ohio. LaMar, who has spent three decades in solitary confinement, was sentenced to death for the murder of five fellow prisoners during a 1993 prison uprising. He has always maintained his innocence. His trial was held in a remote Ohio community before an all-white jury. LaMar is one of three men on death row for whom Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued reprieves, pushing back their execution dates to 2030. | "The reprieve, while good in a legal sense in giving us more time, it also increases the pressure, the harassment that I'm un…
(2026-08-10). Pax Silica: The Philippines' Role in Propping up U.S. Militarism and War. worldbeyondwar.org 
Junk the Mutual Defense Treaty, Abrogate the Visiting Forces Agreement, and Scrap the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement! The Philippine government must adopt a position of neutrality in the region. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-08-10). Chinese Ambassador Reiterates Support for Palestine. orinocotribune.com By Friends of Socialist — Aug 8, 2026 | Chinese Ambassador to the State of Palestine Sun Zhen has reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause, continuing to provide humanitarian and development assistance, and working to elevate Palestinian-Chinese relations to new levels. | Speaking at a press conference held at the Chinese embassy in Ramallah on August 1, he said that his meetings with the Palestinian leadership had reinforced his awareness of the hardships facing the Palestinian people, stressing that China will continue strengthening bilateral ties, particularly as this y…
(2026-08-10). Friday 8/14: Community Send Off For First Anti-AI Activist to go to Jail. indybay.org Coffee and donuts on the steps of the courthouse/jail at | 850 Bryant, San Francisco | Then, accompany Wynd as she surrenders herself in Department 17…
(2026-08-10). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-10). Saturday 8/8: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Film Screening & Ceremony. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-08-10). A Free D.C. Trade Program Is Connecting Black Students to Higher-Paying Jobs. capitalbnews.org 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Marcus Bruce leaned against the tables where he and his carpentry students paused to answer questions from local middle schoolers on a recent tour of the University of the District of Columbia's workforce campus. The young students didn't hold back: "What happens to student loans? Will they take it from your check …
(2026-08-10). Colombia earthquake kills at least 22 as buildings collapse in several cities. geo.tv Rescue workers and residents stand atop a collapsed building in the aftermath of an earthquake in Cali, Colombia, August 10, 2026 in this screengrab taken from a video. — Reuters Preliminary reports show 25 structures have collapsed. Flights suspended in Pereira, Manizales,…
(2026-08-09). Hong Kong hits record 36.9 degrees Celsius, highest since 1884. ecns.cn Hong Kong's temperature had reached 36.9 degrees Celsius by 3: 30 p.m. on Sunday, the highest since the city started keeping meteorological records in 1884, according to the Hong Kong Observatory.
(2026-08-10). June and July hottest on record in Western Europe, monitor says. aljazeera.com The Copernicus Climate Change Service says historically low rainfall has worsened the situation in several countries.
(2026-08-10). Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Jalapeño Products Due To Salmonella Concerns. newsone.com 
Source: years / Getty | You know, this might be a hot take, but I'm just gonna say it: maybe gutting food safety screenings wasn't the best move. Taylor Fresh Foods announced that they are recalling jalapeños due to concerns about Salmonella contamination. |
(2026-08-10). 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.
(2026-08-10). The WNBA's Uneven Whistle Continues To Put Black Women In Danger [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty | This piece was supposed to be about Indiana Fever guard It was a game fraught with physical play and controversial rulings from officials and a league that is increasingly developing…
(2026-08-10). Trump administration has revoked over 175,000 visas: US State Department. aljazeera.com Most of the visa revocations stemmed from law-enforcement encounters involving criminal activity, the department said.
(2026-08-10). Jeff Bezos consortium nears deal to buy stake in Liverpool FC: Reports. aljazeera.com Investment reportedly values the club at about $5.9bn, making it one of the largest ever football club valuations.
(2026-08-10). UEFA Super Cup — PSG vs Aston Villa: Prediction, start time, how to watch. aljazeera.com As Champions League and Europa League winners face off, here is everything to know on the venue, history and more.
(2026-08-10). Generation Jihad Losing ground: Somalia and Mali's jihad problem. longwarjournal.org The US is losing leverage in Somalia as frustration with Mogadishu threatens critical African Union support and risks strengthening Al Shabaab's hold. In Mali, renewed US airstrikes against JNIM raise a parallel concern—whether air power alone, without a ground strategy or political reform, can contain the group's advance. Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss examine these dynamics across the Sahel and the assess the murky state of Al Qaeda.
(2026-08-10). Racist Oldspeak Bookshop set to close following backlash. thecanary.co 
The Oldspeak Bookshop in Long Melford has announced its intention to close. It follows the backlash which resulted from the business supporting 'remigration' — i.e. the policy of ethnically cleansing Europe of all People of Colour. Hostility? I wonder why t.co/8sklJiF6Nk pic.twitter.com/4P8M2Tykua — keewa üáµüá∏ (@keewa) August 9, 2026 Oldspeak Bookshop backs "remigration" Remigration has […] | By
(2026-08-10). Indian police fire tear gas, use batons to disperse youth protesters. geo.tv Demonstrators march on the state legislature as police use water cannons to disperse them during a protest against alleged irregularities in the state's civil services examinations, in Ranchi, India, August 10, 2026. — Reuters Police say used mild force after some protesters…
(2026-08-10). 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.
(2026-08-10). Lockerbie case reveals West's corrupt judiciary on a level Hollywood couldn't make up. strategic-culture.su Now evidence through torture is OK if it frames Libya. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | When Western governments used to do highly il…
(2026-08-10). How Is Climate Change Hitting Europe's Economy? moderndiplomacy.eu For anyone in Europe who still viewed climate change as a problem for future generations, this summer's extreme heat has offered a stark reality check. Record temperatures, droughts and wildfires are already imposing significant economic costs across the continent, disrupting power generation, transport, agriculture and public health. Scientists say global warming is intensifying these extreme …
(2026-08-10). 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.
(2026-08-10). Betssy Chávez Arrives in Mexico After Receiving Safe Conduct to Leave Peru. orinocotribune.com On August 7, Mexico and Peru restored diplomatic relations after they were suspended in December 2022 due to Mexico's support for ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo. | This was announced in a statement made by the Mexican Foreign Ministry and reiterated by President Claudia Sheinbaum during her Friday morning press conference. | The federal president also said that Betssy Chávez, who served as president of the Council of Ministers during Castillo's government, finally received the safe conduct that allowed her to leave the Mexican embassy in Lima. She arrived in Mexico this morning, where she will receive p…
(2026-08-10). Sunday Science: The Bassist Who Captured Quebec's Soul Takes On Its Scientific Future. portside.org Sunday Science: The Bassist Who Captured Quebec's Soul Takes On Its Scientific Future |
(2026-08-10). Cocoa farmers in southeast Cameroon are adapting to EU regulations, but they still want a fair price. globalvoices.org The European Union regulation on deforestation-free cocoa will be implemented next yearOriginally published on Forty cooperative cocoa farmers gathered at the chief's home, under an iron-roofed shed in Ekombitie village within
(2026-08-10). Germany: Massive cuts at universities in North Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse, protests in Kassel against militarisation. wsws.org As the German government raises military spending to record levels, universities face cuts of hundreds of millions of euros—eliminating degree programmes, professorships and research posts, while the arms industry moves onto campus.
(2026-08-10). 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?
(2026-08-10). Nearly 3,000 job seekers apply at Chinese companies' recruitment fair in Brazil. ecns.cn Nearly 3,000 job seekers registered for more than 440 openings offered by 30 Chinese companies at the eighth Chinese Companies Recruitment Fair in Brazil, held in Sà£o Paulo on Saturday.
(2026-08-10). Streeting accepted donation from fraudster-linked think tank. thecanary.co 
Labour Defence Secretary Wes Streeting accepted a £30,000 donation from a think tank linked to convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried. David Lawrence David Lawrence was the co-founder and treasurer of Labour for the Long Term (LLT). But just days before setting up the think tank, Lawrence received a £500,000 "gift" from Bankman-Fried. In 2024, the "crypto […] | By
(2026-08-10). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-08-10). How the US far-right weaponised 'inshallah' against Abdul El-Sayed. aljazeera.com After his Senate primary win in Michigan, the Egyptian American doctor faced a coordinated digital smear campaign.
(2026-08-10). Has the army turned the page on control of western Sudan? aljazeera.com Sudan's military repels a series of offensives by the RSF paramilitary in a strategically significant region.
(2026-08-10). Dems Will Investigate Trump Admin's Reflecting Pool "Vandalism" Charges. truthout.org Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee have indicated that they are readying an investigation into the Trump administration's decision to charge former Olympian David Hearn with alleged acts of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. The New Republic's Greg Sargent reported on the plan on Monday. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland), the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee… |
(2026-08-10). Did California DA prosecute students to court pro-Israel donors? electronicintifada.net Jeff Rosen has come under fire for "grave" conflict of interests.
(2026-08-10). China's CPI edges up 0.5% year on year in July. ecns.cn China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.5% year on year in July, down 0.5 percentage points from June, the National Bureau of Statistics said Sunday.
(2026-08-10). Lessons Of The Kshama Sawant Campaign In Seattle Against Warmonger Adam Smith. indybay.org Independent revolutionary socialist Seattle candidate for Congress Kshama Sawant ran against Congressman Adam Smith and she talked about the election campaign, her support and also the obstacles she faced including most of the trade union bureaucracy who supported Smith.
(2026-08-10). Ebola deaths near 2,000 as WHO concedes the outbreak is outrunning the response. wsws.org The Africa CDC and the World Health Organization called on August 6 for an urgent scale-up of the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, conceding that the outbreak is spreading faster than efforts to contain it. Contact tracing has collapsed to the point that nine in ten patients admitted to the treatment center in the epicenter were never on any list.
(2026-08-10). Brazilian Actor & Filmmaker Wagner Moura on His Acclaimed Work, from "The Secret Agent" to "Marighella" democracynow.org Part 2 of our interview with the Brazilian actor and director Wagner Moura, who was nominated for an Oscar for his role in The Secret Agent. | Part 2 of our interview with the Brazilian actor and director Wagner Moura, who was nominated for an Oscar for his role in The Secret Agent.
(2026-08-10). Why Is Myanmar Rejecting ASEAN's Peace Efforts? moderndiplomacy.eu Myanmar's military-backed government is pushing back against renewed efforts by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to address the country's civil war, challenging the bloc's special envoy and rejecting calls for the unconditional release of detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The latest tensions come days after Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing received …
(2026-08-10). As USPS Inspector General lays out historic cuts, NALC convention votes against workers' right to strike. wsws.org On the convention's final day, USPS reported a $2.5 billion third-quarter loss and Postmaster General David Steiner warned that without congressional action, the agency's "plans would certainly have to entail changes that will impact service," including closing "thousands of unprofitable post offices" and raising prices.
(2026-08-10). Trump administration moves to gut the National Historic Preservation Act. wsws.org Historic properties and archaeological sites would lose protection from development projects.
(2026-08-10). Trump flew secretly from Turkey due to Iranian threat, the Washington Post reports. al-monitor.com 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.
(2026-08-10). Camden nonprofit plans to keep bus riders cool with shade and pollinator gardens. whyy.org 
This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Wanda Lopez remembers sitting on her front step when there was no shade to be found on her block in the Cooper Point neighborhood of Camden. | "The sun [was] directly frying you," Lopez remembered. | That was before the New Jersey Tree Foundation and Neighb…
(2026-08-10). 'Is this how our story ends?' Palestinian refugees live in fear as Israel takes aim at West Bank camps. mondoweiss.net 
Amid escalating raids and statements by Israeli officials promising a massive military operation against refugee camps in the West Bank, Palestinians in Ramallah-area camps say it's not a question of whether their turn will come, but when.
(2026-08-10). Protesters rally in India's Jharkhand over alleged exam irregularities. aljazeera.com Demonstrators in Ranchi demand an overhaul of ‚Äåthe state's examination system.
(2026-08-10). 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.
(2026-08-10). Keith LaMar Celebrates 3-Year Execution Reprieve From Death Row in Ohio. truthout.org We speak with Keith LaMar, an artist, teacher and writer on death row in Ohio. LaMar, who has spent three decades in solitary confinement, was sentenced to death for the murder of five fellow prisoners during a 1993 prison uprising. He has always maintained his innocence. His trial was held in a remote Ohio community before an all-white jury. LaMar is one of three men on death row for whom Ohio… |
(2026-08-10). Australia: Low turnout in vote on union sellout deal at Western Sydney University. wsws.org The participation rates in the enterprise agreement votes at WSU were tiny—approximately 12.2 percent and 16.7 percent respectively of academics and professional staff.
(2026-08-10). Puccini's Opera: The Girl of the Golden West in Santa Cruz. indybay.org THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST by Giacomo Puccini | 4 Performances Only In Santa Cruz…
(2026-08-10). Jobs massacre at Bosch: Appliance giant to close washing machine plant near Berlin. wsws.org The corporation, with over 400,000 employees worldwide and revenues of over €90 billion, made a profit of €3.5 billion in 2024.
(2026-08-10). Actor Wagner Moura on Brazil's Dictatorship, Bolsonaro & "A Trial — after An Enemy of the People" democracynow.org 
We continue our coverage from the Edinburgh International Festival, where acclaimed Brazilian actor and filmmaker Wagner Moura stars in the play A Trial — after An Enemy of the People. A sequel to the 1882 Henrik Ibsen play An Enemy of the People, A Trial — after An Enemy of the People interrogates themes of authoritarianism, misinformation and public judgement. It is directed by Brazil's Christiane Jatahy. | "We in Brazil, we know what a dictatorship is. We know how harmful that is, how horrible that is, how bad that is," says Moura, referencing the military dictatorship in Brazil t…
(2026-08-10). China's pharmaceutical industry sees accelerated innovation breakthroughs in H1. ecns.cn China's pharmaceutical industry accelerated innovation in the first half of this year, with domestic companies steadily improving their R&D capabilities and growth momentum continuing to strengthen, data showed.
(2026-08-10). 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.
(2026-08-10). Burnham's latest cost of living plan is textbook tinkering around the edges. thecanary.co 
Writing in the Guardian, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has released his latest plan for driving down the cost of living crisis. While the things he's proposing aren't objectionable, they are yet another example of tinkering around the edges. Too many people feel like modern life is designed to catch them out. It should be just as […] | By
(2026-08-10). Friday 8/21: The Girl of the Golden West – an Opera by Puccini in Pacifica. indybay.org Terra Nova Theater | 1450 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica, CA 94044 | Fri. Aug. 21, 2026 – 7: 00 pm; Sun. Aug. 23, 2026 – 2: 00 pm | Fri. Aug. 28, 2026 – 7: 00 pm; Sun. Aug. 30, 2026 – 2: 00 pm | Tickets for Pacifica: www.tickettailor.com/events/girlofthegol……
(2026-08-10). Reform's polling continues to nosedive. thecanary.co 
In the past few months, Reform UK has lost a lot of its sheen with UK voters. This problem is worsening too, with Reform now regularly skulking in second place in UK polls. üó≥Ô∏è NEW | Labour lead by 3pts üî¥ Lab: 28% ( +4 )‚û°Ô∏è Ref: 25% ( -1 )üîµ Con: 18% ( — […] | By
(2026-08-10). Avoiding the toilet at any cost. electronicintifada.net At al-Deira displacement camp, the communal bathrooms are unsanitary, leading many women to avoid using the toilet entirely, with major health consequences.
(2026-08-10). The One Drop Rule Explained: How America Decided Who Was Black. newsone.com 
Source: Milko / Getty | For generations, Americans were taught to think about race as though it could be measured in blood. Under a system that became known as the one-drop rule, a person with any known Black ancestry could be classified as Black, regardless of how distant that ancestry was or how the person looked. | The idea sounds almost absurd when viewed through a modern lens. How could a single ancestor determine an entire person's racial identity? Yet for much of American history, this was more than a social attitude. Versions of the principle were embedded in laws, government records and everyday pract…
(2026-08-10). A glimpse of the post-American Middle East? strategic-culture.su By Jude RUSSO | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Washington should give the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement a chance. | Heatwarming scenes o…
(2026-08-10). UK heads for fifth heatwave as record number of 30 ∞C days raises crop concerns. geo.tv A woman uses an umbrella to shield herself from the sun while walking near Tower Bridge, amid a heatwave, as Britain experiences record temperatures disrupting schools and transport networks, in London, Britain, June 25, 2026.— Reuters35 days above 30°C have broken the…
(2026-08-10). British farmers turn to winter feed as prolonged drought bites. thecanary.co 
Months of unusually dry weather have killed the grass that British farmer John Franklin's sheep would normally graze on. Like other farmers, Franklin's only contingency is to dip into the winter feed. He had been saving this feed for colder months, he told CGTN. His 200-acre farm, which also runs a shop and cafe selling […] | By
(2026-08-10). Trump Administration Ends Louisiana Desegregation Consent Decree. newsone.com 
Source: Kathleen Flynn / Getty | Boy, Louisiana is really trying its hardest to take the crown for the most racist state. After 61 years, a Louisiana school board and the Trump administration have ended an oversight agreement intended to curb segregation. |
(2026-08-10). Pentagon Drafting New Nuclear Strategy To Expand Options for Tactical Nuclear Weapons Use. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon is reportedly drafting a new nuclear strategy that's expected to emphasize the use of tactical nuclear weapons to give the president more "options" in a potential nuclear conflict. The strategy, first reported by NBC News, is being drafted by the Pentagon's policy chief, Elbridge Colby, who has for more than a decade called …
(2026-08-10). Friday 9/4: The Girl of the Golden Wes- An Opera by Puccini in Santa Cruz. indybay.org Colligan Theater at the Tannery Arts Center | 1010 River St. (at Encinal St.) Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | Fri. Sept. 4, 2026 – 7: 00 pm; Sun. Sept. 6, 2026 – 2: 00 pm | Fri. Sept. 11, 2026 – 7: 00 pm; Sun. Sept. 13, 2026 – 2: 00 pm…
(2026-08-10). US Activates Long Unused Deportation Court. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An image of US President Donald Trump hangs from the Department of Justice Building in Washington, DC, May 18, 2026. | © 2026 Andrew Harnik/Getty Images | The United States government has filed its first application ever with the Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC). The court's chief judge today canceled a scheduled hearing to decide whether Nazira Haji Zada, a 47-year-old green card holder from Afghanistan who has been held without charge since July 28, should remain in federal custody while proceedings continue.The ATRC is a specialized federal court created in 1996 to hear depo…
(2026-08-10). Factbox: Who is Iran's Mohsen Rezaei, appointed to key security role. geo.tv Adviser to Iran's supreme leader Mohsen Rezaei attends a farewell ceremony for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran, Iran, July 3, 2026. — Reuters Iran has appointed Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of its Supreme…
(2026-08-10). Russia's missile storm forces Ukraine to dig up Soviet S-300s as Patriot stocks hit breaking point. hindustantimes.com As Ukraine faces growing pressure on its air-defense missile stocks, Kyiv and Washington are reportedly exploring ways to revive Soviet-era S-300 systems. The effort could provide additional interceptors for drones, aircraft and cruise missiles while allowing scarce Patriot PAC-3 missiles to remain available for more difficult ballistic threats. Reports suggest Ukraine could potentially refurbish older S-300 missiles or develop new compatible rounds for existing launchers, radars and fire-control systems. With Russia continuing large-scale attacks involving drones and multiple missile types, the revival of the S-…
(2026-08-10). The Pentagon's Obsession With China Puts Hawai'i at Risk. theintercept.com 
The Pentagon is reportedly overhauling its nuclear strategy, focusing on shorter-range tactical nukes rather than longer-range, higher-yield missiles, for
(2026-08-10). Why choosing low-fat dairy is not necessarily better for your health. aljazeera.com For years, we thought low-fat dairy was the way to manage obesity. New research is increasingly questioning this logic.
(2026-08-10). What you don't know about Freedom Books -BWFJ Elders Ruykia and Ajamu Dillahunt as founders…makers of history. wibailoutpeople.org 
BWFJ members Ruykia and Ajamu Dillahunt founded FREEDOM BOOKS Freedom Books and the Boycott of Crabtree Valley Mall The Gregg Museum of Art & Design held a discussion last month exploring a pivotal moment in Raleigh's social and cultural history. Through a conversation with three key figures, the discussion unpacked the origins of the Crabtree …
(2026-08-10). 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'.
(2026-08-10). The Segal State the public office Australia never voted for. asiapacificreport.nz Jillian Segal holds power over what Australians may say, teach, report and believe. No election gave it to her. No Parliament ratified it. Nothing like her office has existed in the federation. Labor built it. The Coalition wants it bigger. Nobody asked you. Andrew Brown reports for Michael West Media. Part one. SPECIAL REPORT: By…
(2026-08-10). 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.
(2026-08-10). As Iran crisis deepens, Democrats condemn Trump for having "lost this war" wsws.org "Donald Trump has lost this war," Democratic Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut said Sunday on NBC's Meet the Press. "America is weaker. Iran is stronger."
(2026-08-10). Zack Polanski Promotes Radical Plan to Break Up Britain's 'Billionaire Media'. bylinetimes.com Green leader Zack Polanski has backed a campaign for a fundamental overhaul of Britain's media ownership, in order to prevent billionaires buying newspapers in order to "literally buy democracy". | Polanski threw his weight behind the 'Media Sovereignty Act' campaign in a speech at Green Gathering festival in Chepstow (Wales) earlier this month. | The petition promoted by the Green Party of England & Wales leader calls on the Government to "pass law to ban foreign and offshore ownership of UK media" and enact a social-media levy to "distribute media ownership across society & fund independent, local and cooper…
(2026-08-10). US appeals court says social media addiction lawsuits can proceed. aljazeera.com US court rules Meta, Google and TikTok will face addiction lawsuits as Meta heads to trial this week over child safety…
(2026-08-10). Friday 8/7: First Friday at RCNV: Threads of Grief, Threads of Love Quilt Exhibit. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-08-10). Japan's Defence White Paper 2026 Highlights New Ways of Warfare: What Is the Need of the Hour? moderndiplomacy.eu Japan has remained at the forefront of global attention for several reasons in recent times — from concerns over an economic bubble and a slowing economy to a weakening yen. On the leadership front, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister of…
(2026-08-10). CoreCivic CEO Tells Shareholders They're Benefiting From Mass Deportation. truthout.org Revenue grew more than 27 percent for private prison operator CoreCivic as the Tennessee company profited from contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement that support the Trump administration's mass detention and deportation agenda, according to a shareholders' report released last week. Revenue from ICE, alone, increased more than 50 percent compared to the same three-month period… |
(2026-08-10). First Came the Flock Cameras. Now Local Cops Want Autonomous Drones. truthout.org Police in cities across the U.S. are rolling out a pro-drone PR blitz as hundreds of local police departments prepare to deploy autonomous, AI-driven surveillance drones. The drones are capable of following a single vehicle across an entire city, capturing footage through apartment windows, and generally recording daily life from the sky without being noticed. As of February, more than 1,000… |
(2026-08-10). 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia killing at least 20. aljazeera.com Emergency teams are still assessing the impact of the quake that was felt across the region.
(2026-08-10). Artificial Intelligence: the hype, the dangers, and the resistance—Part II. mronline.org 
This post debunks the hype surrounding the large language model (LLM) generative AI systems (later to become multimodal AI systems) produced by leading tech companies, in particular ChatGPT (OpenAI), Claude (Anthropic), Gemini (Google), Grok (xAI), Copilot (Microsoft), and Llama (Meta).
(2026-08-10). Farage reportedly called by-election on false information. thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage's decision to call a by-election in Clacton confused everyone. People speculated that he forced the race to draw attention away from his many ongoing financial scandals. The problem with this theory is that the by-election actually drew more attention to Farage and his numerous controversies. Now, according to the Times, there may actually […] | By
(2026-08-10). 30 Quotes By Famous Black People You Should Be Reading Every Month. newsone.com 
Source: Frazer Harrison / Getty | If you're feeling a little down and need a pick-me-up today, don't worry, you're definitely not alone. Sometimes, we all need a reminder that we're capable, worthy, and a whole lot stronger than we think. And who better to deliver that reminder than some of our favorite famous Black people and notable figures, stars who have built extraordinary careers while breaking barriers along the way. | From Viola Davis reminding us that success is about the legacy we leave behind, to Oprah Winfrey teaching us to believe in ourselves, to Ava DuVernay encouraging us to stop waiting for p…
(2026-08-10). Israeli Military Declares the West Bank's Last Entirely Christian Village a 'Closed Military Zone' Amid Increasing Settler Violence. news.antiwar.com The Israeli military on Sunday declared that Taybeh, the last village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank that is populated entirely by Christians, was a "closed military zone" amid rising Jewish settler violence against the town. The IDF said it took the step due to "some violent attacks by Israelis in the region" and that it …
(2026-08-10). 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.
(2026-08-10). New deal reduces Russia's military presence in Syria: What to know. al-monitor.com Under a deal announced by Syria, Russia's military facilities would be turned into joint training centers.
(2026-08-10). Every Novel Is Boring—Until It Isn't. publicbooks.org "If you didn't get into novels at a young age—and organically discover that, at some point, a switch would flip, and then you couldn't stop reading if you tried—there is no reason to intuit that this is how novel reading goes."
(2026-08-10). Custom RAG Development Services for More Accurate LLM-Powered Search. moguldom.com A general-purpose LLM answers from patterns learned during training. It has no access to a company's contracts, support tickets, technical manuals, or product catalog unless that data is explicitly connected to it. Custom RAG development services solve this by building a retrieval layer around an organization's actual data, so every answer is grounded in current, …
(2026-08-10). Streamer Asmongold doubles down on murdering children. thecanary.co 
On 7 August, streamer Asmongold received a temporary ban after he made comments about the need to murder migrant children. Since then, Asmongold has actually doubled down on his initial comments: asmongolds response to being banned for advocating to murder migrant children was to double down and then talk about other kinds of children that […] | By
(2026-08-09). Japan's reckless remilitarization efforts pose real threat to regional peace, stability: spokesperson. ecns.cn The real threat to Japan's security and regional peace and stability is its reckless attempts to ramp up military buildup and accelerate remilitarization, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense said Friday.
(2026-08-10). Watts' Viral Tri-Tip BBQ Smoker Just Wanted to Feed His Sick Dad. Now He Feeds a Community. lataco.com Raul Martinez Jr. of 105BBQ tells L.A. TACO, "Pre-orders sell out within days of posting." People DM him offering to pay in advance, just to hold a spot.
(2026-08-10). "On the Evidence of Our Reason" : Why Israel Needs More Explicit Nuclear Deterrence. moderndiplomacy.eu "Whether we are awake or asleep, we should never let ourselves be persuaded except on the evidence of our reason." -René Descartes, Discourse on Method (1637) It may seem a silly question, but the query is anything but foolish: Why exactly does Israel need nuclear weapons, nuclear strategy and nuclear doctrine?[i]At first glance, this constantly-beleaguered state …
(2026-08-10). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-10). Pesta Babi documentary wins both Udin and Tasrif awards for 'injustice' storytelling. asiapacificreport.nz 
Jubi News The environmental and human rights documentary Pesta Babi (Pig Feast): Colonialism in Our Time has been awarded both the 2026 Udin and Tasrif Awards from Indonesia's Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) during the organisation's 32nd anniversary celebration at the Press Council Hall in Jakarta. The Udin Award was presented to director Dandhy Dwi…
(2026-08-10). Ceuta mayor calls for migrant detention amid mass influx crisis. aljazeera.com Thousands of migrants in Ceuta face dire conditions, sparking political and social tensions in the Spanish territory.
(2010-08-26). Malaysia PM Anwar undergoing medical procedures, aide says. tribune.com.pk 
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing medical tests and procedures and was expected to be under observation for two days, his aide said on Monday. | Anwar is "undergoing examinations and procedures set by a team ‚Å of medical experts", Press Secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said in a statement, without providing further details. | "Let us pray… that he is blessed with long-lasting health so that he can return to his usual duties in…
(2026-08-10). Argentinos rechazan lucrar con el patrimonio natural del país. radiohc.cu La fuerte presión de los argentinos en las calles y el insuficiente apoyo legislativo, llevó a que el gobierno del presidente Javier Milei se viera obligado a retirar dos de los artículos claves de su anteproyecto de ´Ley de Inviolabilidad de la Propiedad Privada ª, que finalmente fuera aprobado por el Senado en una ajustada votación. | Con 37 votos a favor y 33 en contra fue sancionada la norma, tras una maratónica sesión de 13 horas de debates, matizada por una intensa protesta popular frente a la sede en Buenos Aires del Congreso. | Gases lacrimógenos, balas de goma y camiones lanza agua fue la resp…
(2026-08-10). Colombia declares national disaster after devastating earthquake. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national disaster and sent his ministers to the west of Colombia to coordinate rescue operations in response to a 7.4M earthquake. Following an emergency meeting at disaster management agency UNGRD, De la Espriella said he would travel to Pereira, one of the worst hit cities, to further …
(2026-08-10). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org A strike by dockworkers on the Parana and Rio de la Plata rivers in Argentina paralyzed shipping for three days, while 5,000 Vancouver transit workers voted against a contract' with Coast Mountain Bus Company.
(2026-08-10). Trump's Man in Bogotá: How Colombia Is Pivoting Toward US and Israel Under New Far-Right President. orinocotribune.com By Mina Mosallanejad — Aug 9, 2026 | US interference has helped install yet another puppet regime in Latin America, with right-wing multimillionaire and dual US citizen Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as Colombia's president after winning a runoff election in June in controversial circumstances. | De la Espriella, a 48-year-old lawyer, took the oath of office on Friday after securing a marginal victory over his left-wing opponent, Senator Iván Cepeda, in Colombia's presidential race. | He defeated Cepeda in the June 21 runoff with 49.66% of the vote against Cepeda's 48.70%. It was the narrowest margin of v…
(2026-08-10). SHAKTI — Mujeres agricultoras: Semillas de emancipación. indybay.org SHAKTI — Mujeres agricultoras: Semillas de emancipación | Shakti se nutre de las voces de mujeres agricultoras orgánicas del movimiento Mahila Anna Swaraj (MAS) en toda la India.
(2026-08-10). 7.4M earthquake hits western Colombia: at least 110 killed, dozens of buildings collapsed. colombiareports.com An M7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 110 people and injuring hundreds. The earthquake struck around 7: 30 and had its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, a municipality in the Choco province. In the hour that followed, locals began reporting collapsed buildings in the cities of Cali, Pereira and Manizales, where …
(2026-08-10). Reform UK declare Trumpian plan to send prisoners to hellish El Salvador facilities. thecanary.co 
Reform UK has declared its intention to pay El Salvador to rent spaces in its notoriously hellish prisons for the UK's prisoners. The announcement marks the latest in a series of blatant human rights violations masquerading as political policy from the far-right party. And, of course, it just so happens to be a carbon copy […] | By
(2026-08-10). Wildfires burn across Indonesia as officials cite El Nino as a cause. aljazeera.com Thousands of firefighters and dozens of helicopters battle growing wildfires across Indonesia.
(2026-08-10). Ocean Temperatures in July Broke Record Due to Fossil Fuel-Driven Super El Niño. truthout.org Last month's average global ocean surface temperature was the hottest ever recorded in the month of July, fueled in part by uniquely intense, fossil fuel-driven El Niño conditions that have wreaked deadly havoc around the world this summer. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said Monday that last month — which ranked as the second warmest July on record — "saw… |
(2026-08-10). As El Niño and heatwaves dry up fields, governments must act fast. commondreams.org Climate campaigners warned that record high temperatures and a strong El Niño is resulting in severe drought in many countries, hitting crop yields and raising food prices.