(2026-08-12). New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit fresh impasse. al-monitor.com By Elwely Elwelly and Parisa HafeziDUBAI, Aug 11 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis reported separate attacks on shipping on Tuesday as prospects for ending the Iran war appeared to dim, with Tehran saying the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed unless Washington accepts its conditions.The attacks, in the Gulf of Oman leading to the strait and at the entrance to the Red Sea — both vital chokepoints for global oil supplies — come as the war shows no signs of ending despite repeated assertions from U.S. President Donald Trump of a deal being imminent.
(2026-08-12). Oil prices rise as attacks dent hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening. aljazeera.com Brent crude climbs as renewed violence dampens hopes for a return to stability in energy markets.
(2026-08-12). Hormuz shipping traffic falls to one-week low amid hostilities. al-monitor.com SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Reuters) – The tally of vessels tracked in the Strait of Hormuz fell to a one-week low of eight on Tuesday, shipping data showed, as owners avoided the key waterway amid continued hostilities in the Middle East.The United States and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis reported separate attacks as prospects appeared to dim for an end to the Iran war, with Tehran saying the strait would stay closed unless Washington accepted its conditions.
(2026-08-12). Trump says Iran options are let Tehran fail economically or them really. al-monitor.com Aug 11 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of being "devious negotiators" in an interview released late on Monday and described some of his current options in the war — "just bop along" and let Tehran fail economically or hit them "really, really hard.""I'm sort of negotiating," Trump told Real America's Voice in a phone interview. "They're very devious negotiators."
(2026-08-12). Sismo en Colombia: 188 muertos, 243 estructuras colapsadas y miles de afectados. cubadebate.cu La Asociación Colombiana de Ciudades Capitales (Asocapitales) informó este martes que el terremoto de magnitud 7,4 con epicentro en el departamento del Chocó, deja un balance preliminar de al menos 188 personas muertas, 1.677 heridas y cinco capitales en alerta roja debido al colapso de 243 estructuras y graves afectaciones en regiones del país.
(2026-08-12). Rusia inaugura su mayor planta solar: Abagaituyskaya aporta 120 MW y reducirá 109 mil toneladas de CO‚ÇÇ al año. cubadebate.cu La planta con capacidad instalada es de 120 megavatios, se construyó cerca de la frontera con China y está equipada con un sistema de seguimiento que aumenta la producción hasta en 25 por ciento, y reducirá las emisiones de CO‚ÇÇ en 109 mil toneladas anuales. Según la nota, el proyecto fue ejecutado por la empresa Unigreen Energy, y se ubica cerca del pueblo de Abagaituy.
(2026-08-12). El legado de Gonzalo Estévez: Ciencia, solidaridad y revolución. cubadebate.cu Hoy llorando la certeza de su partida, pasados más de 15 años de aquellas vivencias, entendí que Gonzalo es la revolución cubana, es mi isla querida llena de dignidad, ofrendando lo que se posea para el bien de todos, es la utilidad de la virtud martiana, la solidaridad como opción de vida. Tiempos difíciles si los hay, en esta hora de recuento y de marcha unida, debemos andar unidos, como la plata en las raíces de los andes.
(2026-08-12). Artemisa activa mecanismo para frenar subida de precios. cubadebate.cu En respuesta a la necesidad de fortalecer los mecanismos de control sobre los precios y contener las prácticas especulativas en beneficio de la población, el Gobernador de Artemisa, Ricardo Concepción Rodríguez, emitió la Resolución 115, disposición legal que limita el margen de ganancia comercial en la provincia.
(2026-08-12). Realiza Cruz Roja de Vietnam donativo a pueblo de Cuba. cubadebate.cu La presidenta del Comité Central de la Sociedad de la Cruz Roja Do Thi Thu Thao entregó este martes al embajador cubano en Hanoi, Rogelio Polanco, un donativo del pueblo de Vietnam al de Cuba. En la ceremonia en la Embajada de Cuba en Hanoi, Thu Thao aseguró que la entrega se produce dentro del ambiente de hermandad y amistad Vietnam-Cuba.
(2026-08-12). Europa Occidental registró el segundo julio más cálido de la historia. cubadebate.cu La Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM) informó este martes que el mundo y Europa Occidental registraron el segundo julio más cálido de la historia, debido al calor extremo, la sequía persistente y los incendios forestales que afectaron gran parte del hemisferio norte, mientras que fuertes lluvias e inundaciones azotaron otras regiones.
(2026-08-12). Palestinian Kiwis, Māori doctor file claim against NZ govt over Gaza spy satellites. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Lawyers for two Palestinian advocates with strong family ties to the Nakba in Gaza and a MƒÅori medical doctor critical of the "colonial violence" in the occupied territories have filed a lawsuit today against New Zealand government support for BlackSky spy satellite launchings from the Rocket Lab site in MƒÅhia. Their lawsuit…
tasnimnews.ir (2026-08-10). Iran Sees Mecca Defense Pact as Sign of Regional ShiftIran's Foreign Ministry described the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey as a sign of a changing perception among regional states, saying they have realized that security cannot be secured by relying on foreign powers.
(2026-08-11). Open letter from global Jewish organizations in support of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions. mronline.org A call for Jewish organizations around the world to publicly endorse the BDS movement and support coordinated nonviolent pressure to end Israeli impunity.
(2026-08-12). Zambia to vote as economic hardship tests government reforms. aljazeera.com Debt restructuring, inflation and copper revenues are emerging as key issues in the vote.
(2026-08-12). FIM MotoMini China 2026 selects final Chinese qualifiers. ecns.cn The 2026 FIM MotoMini China Grand Final concluded Sunday at Conghua International Racetrack in Guangzhou, crowning champions across all categories and confirming China's qualifiers for the world final in Spain.
(2026-08-12). Hot Take | More than candy: Why White Rabbit's iconic wrapper is going viral. ecns.cn A post on X describing the wrapper of a Chinese milk candy as a "masterstroke of graphic design" has gone viral, garnering about 6 million views and 260,000 likes.ape.
(2026-08-12). China, Indonesia to conduct joint naval exercise east of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn Chinese and Indonesian naval forces will conduct a joint navigation exercise in waters east of China's Taiwan Island in mid-August, China's Ministry of National Defense announced on Tuesday.
(2026-08-12). High-tech and high-value goods power exports. ecns.cn China's growth in exports is being reshaped by a structural upgrade in mechanical and electrical products, with economists and exporters saying that high-tech, green and high-value goods are emerging as new engines of growth amid rising global trade barriers and supply chain uncertainties.
(2026-08-12). Gen Z visitors explore Guizhou's path to global markets. ecns.cn In Jiangkou County, Tongren, stands what local authorities describe as the world's largest single-site matcha refining facility. Fully automated production lines process the finely ground green tea for consumers at home and abroad.
(2026-08-12). Guangxi lion dance team wins top prize at Vietnam event. ecns.cn A lion dance team from Hezhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, won the championship at the International Lion, Dragon, and Unicorn Dance Festival in Vietnam.
(2026-08-12). Vehicle crossings at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Zhuhai port exceed 25 million. ecns.cn The cumulative number of vehicles entering and leaving China through the Zhuhai port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge surpassed 25 million as of Aug. 10, according to data released by Gongbei Customs on Tuesday.
(2026-08-12). Free village swimming pool becomes summer hotspot for children in east China. ecns.cn A roughly 600-square-meter swimming pool in Haoling Village, Yingtan City, east China's Jiangxi Province, has become a favorite summer destination for children from nearby villages.
(2026-08-12). For $32, tourists can star in their own short drama at Hengdian World Studios. ecns.cn Tourists visiting Hengdian World Studios in east China's Zhejiang Province can now step in front of the camera and play the lead in a vertical-format short drama for 218 yuan ($32), as a newly launched filming experience proves popular with young visitors.
(2026-08-12). What Baghdad visit reveals about post-war dilemma. al-monitor.com The Quds Force commander's Baghdad visit is occurring as Iran faced difficult choices in Iraq where the government is moving to bring powerful armed groups under state control after the recent war.
(2026-08-12). Car bomb kills Haftar intel chief in eastern Libya. al-monitor.com The head of military intelligence for the Libyan National Army (LNA), which controls the east and parts of southern Libya, has been killed in a car bombing, the army said in a statement Tuesday. | Fawzi al-Mansouri was assassinated on Monday when an explosive stuck to his car detonated as he was leaving a local mosque at night, the statement said.
(2026-08-12). On the ground in Cali, Colombia's worst-hit city after the quake. aljazeera.com Reporting from the rubble of an apartment building, Al Jazeera's Latin America Editor Lucia Newman describes the scene.
(2026-08-12). Northeast China jellyfish industry expands global reach. ecns.cn Yingkou, a coastal city in northeast China's Liaoning Province, has developed a global jellyfish industry chain, with its products exported to more than 30 countries and regions.
(2026-08-12). Chinese supermarket chain Pang Dong Lai to close flagship store over rental dispute. ecns.cn Regional supermarket chain Pang Dong Lai will close its flagship branch in Xuchang, Henan Province, in December 2026 after a rental dispute, founder Yu Donglai announced Sunday.
(2026-08-12). Solemn anniversaries: the UN Refugee Convention turns 75. onlineopinion.com.au At 75, the Refugee Convention remains a noble promise, increasingly observed in the breach rather than the observance.
(2026-08-12). Climate Blame Game: Global Central Planning Needed? wattsupwiththat.com "Buyer beware. The smartest guys in the room, the expert planners, the government-enabled Lords of the (political) marketplace, want to demote you."
(2026-08-12). Shenzhen in global spotlight, opening new Asia-Pacific chapter. ecns.cn When China hosts the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen this November, delegates will gather in a city that has become one of the country's leading centers for emerging industries. It will be China's third time hosting the event, following Shanghai in 2001 and Beijing in 2014.
(2026-08-12). US military operations killed 153 civilians in 2025, official says, citing Pentagon assessment. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Idrees AliWASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) РU.S. military operations in 2025 killed 153 civilians and wounded 243, a U.S. official said on Tuesday, citing Pentagon assessments.This compares with a Pentagon assessment that two civilians were killed and two were injured by U.S. military operations in 2024. Here are details: • A Pentagon report submitted to the U.S. Congress and published by U.S. media said that all the death and injury tolls against civilians recorded in 2025 were due to three U.S. strikes in Yemen.
(2026-08-12). Turkey's Fidan heads to Libya as US-backed unification push gathers pace. al-monitor.com The Turkish foreign minister will hold talks in both Tripoli and Benghazi as Ankara seeks to preserve its military, maritime, energy and commercial interests while Washington pushes Libya's rival camps toward a power-sharing arrangement.
(2026-08-12). China to dispatch 49th naval escort taskforce to Gulf of Aden. ecns.cn China will send its 49th naval escort taskforce to the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia in mid August, the Ministry of National Defense announced.
(2026-08-12). Bus driver stops just before landslide hits road, saving five passengers. ecns.cn A minibus driver in central China's Hubei Province brought his vehicle to an emergency stop moments before rocks and broken bamboo suddenly crashed onto the road ahead, as he heroically kept all five passengers on board safe.
(2026-08-12). China's e-commerce logistics index edges down in July. ecns.cn China's e-commerce logistics index fell 0.2 points from June to 111.2 in July, as major online promotions ended and demand returned to normal levels, the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing said Tuesday.
(2026-08-12). Viral 'Journey to the West' livestream turns classic tale into workplace comedy. ecns.cn A grassroots livestream in Shouguang, Shandong Province, has gone viral by recasting Journey to the West as a workplace comedy, drawing up to 400,000 concurrent viewers.
(2026-08-12). secret plane swap triggers questions and confusion. al-monitor.com Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that he secretly switched planes because of a threat to his life, after the Washington Post revealed the US president was smuggled out of Air Force One to a different aircraft on a catering truck. | "They wanted me to go in a different flight, a different plane ⚪ equal safety, but they wanted me to do it, so I do it. I do what they say," Trump told reporters during a gaggle.
(2026-08-12). China allocates about $26 million in emergency disaster relief. ecns.cn China has allocated 180 million yuan (about $26.52 million) in emergency disaster relief funds as heavy rains brought by Typhoon Dolphin triggered flooding in eastern provinces while drought conditions worsened in the northwest.
(2026-08-12). Trump says his plane faced in secret flight change. al-monitor.com By Bo EricksonWASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he secretly switched planes in Turkey last month at the direction of the U.S. Secret Service, but that the plane he ultimately flew on was still more vulnerable than Air Force One.Following a NATO summit in Ankara, Trump was transferred from Air Force One to a military plane via a catering truck in an extraordinary deception prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, U.S. media reported.
(2026-08-12). Scheduled China-Europe freight trains cut travel time by over 30%. ecns.cn A fully scheduled China-Europe freight train departed Zhengzhou, Henan Province, on Saturday bound for Hamburg, Germany, cutting transit time by more than 30%.
(2026-08-12). IRGC chief Qaani reportedly in Iraq ahead of militia deadline. al-monitor.com Esmail Qaani, who heads the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force, has been heavily involved in Iran's relations with Iraqi militias.
(2026-08-12). Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University alleging discrimination. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) РA group of current and former Palestinian students and staff have sued Columbia University, alleging discriminatory treatment by the school against its Palestinian community since late 2023, according to a court filing in New York.• The lawsuit said the university failed to protect its Palestinian members from harassment and targeted them through what it cast as "unfair and biased disciplinary hearings."
(2026-08-12). N Korea launches ballistic missile as S Korea, US plan military drills. aljazeera.com Pyongyang conducts second weapons test in less than a week as Seoul, Washington gear up for annual military exercises.
(2026-08-12). 2026 Wuzhen Theatre Festival to open in October. ecns.cn This year's festival will be held under the theme "Serene Transcendence," a phrase drawn from The Book of Jin that evokes a sense of inner calm and lofty aspiration. Organizers said the theme reflects the festival's commitment to staying true to the original spirit of theatrical creation.
(2026-08-12). China's hydrogen production capacity tops 51 million tonnes, renewable capacity doubles. ecns.cn China's annual hydrogen production capacity exceeded 51 million metric tons by the end of 2025, up about 1.4% from a year earlier, while actual output rose 7.3% to more than 39 million metric tons , according to a report released Tuesday by the National Energy Administration.
(2026-08-12). Pacific media figures pay tribute to Solomons legend George Atkin. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific reporters Tributes have flowed in for the renowned Solomon Islands journalist George Atkin, who has died. As well as being a former correspondent for the then-RNZ International and ABC Pacific, Atkin was a leading figure in journalism in Solomon Islands and in the Pacific Islands region. He was the first president of the…
(2026-08-12). The Segal State 2 the mask, the children, the money and the answer. asiapacificreport.nz How Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese built an unelected censorship apparatus for Jillian Segal without a vote, a bill or a debate, while the Coalition demanded more was covered in Part One. It ended with a question polite Australia refuses to ask. Today, in Part Two is the answer. Andrew Brown reports for Michael West…
(2026-08-12). Taliban have barred 2.4 million Afghan girls from school since 2021, UNESCO says. al-monitor.com PARIS/KABUL, Aug 11 (Reuters) – The Taliban have barred an estimated 2.4 million Afghan girls from secondary education since they regained power in Afghanistan in 2021, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization said on Tuesday.The Taliban are preparing to mark the fifth anniversary of their return to power this week, as some nations expand ties with the government despite deepening human rights concerns among watchdogs.
(2026-08-12). Dozens dead and missing after ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe. aljazeera.com An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing.
(2026-08-12). Some things are just plain wrong. onlineopinion.com.au The Commission spent almost no time asking why universities find it difficult to say that some behaviours and ideas are just plain wrong.
(2026-08-12). Guangzhou hospital launches art and humanities healing center. ecns.cn The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, unveiled an Art and Humanities Healing Center on Monday.
(2026-08-12). Yunnan's fresh fungi export grows 24.7% in Jan.-July. ecns.cn Yunnan Province exported 1,857.1 metric tons of edible fungi to 26 countries and regions, including Japan, Germany and Vietnam, in the first seven months of this year, up 24.7% year on year, according to Kunming Customs.
(2026-08-12). Joe Biden Should Be Dying Of Cancer In The Hague. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I've seen a lot of people on social media expressing sadness and grief at the news of Biden's situation, and I agree it is very sad that this is happening. Joe Biden shouldn't be sitting at home dying of cancer, he should be sitting in a cell at The Hague dying of cancer.
(2026-08-12). Comicomment | Selling militarism as the future: Japan's new defense white paper. ecns.cn
(2026-08-12). After 30 years of cultural revival, the Siraya reclaim their Indigenous status in Taiwan. globalvoices.org
(2026-08-12). Lebanon abolishes death penalty in first for region. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, Aug 11 (Reuters) – Lebanon's parliament on Tuesday abolished the death penalty and replaced all existing death sentences with life imprisonment, the speaker's office said in a statement.The move makes it the first country in the Middle East to formally end capital punishment, after maintaining a de facto moratorium on executions since 2004, although dozens of people had remained technically on death row. Crimes that were punishable with a death sentence included murder and treason.
(2026-08-12). Condolences sent to Colombia. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence on Tuesday to Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake rocked the South American nation on Monday, killing more than 200 people and injuring over 600.
(2026-08-11). Oil Prices Rise as US-Iran Talks Stall Over Strait of Hormuz. moderndiplomacy.eu Oil prices rose on Tuesday as negotiations between the United States and Iran over a peace deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz reached an impasse, while Asian stocks moved cautiously amid persistent uncertainty over global inflation. U.S. President Donald Trump responded on Monday to Iran's conditions for a peace agreement by making …
(2026-08-11). Headlines for August 11, 2026. democracynow.org More Than 160 People Dead After a 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Colombia, NOAA: July Was the Hottest Month Ever Documented in the U.S., More Than a Million People Evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin Makes Landfall in China, Trump Issues Executive Order Reducing Childhood Vaccinations, Trump Demands Compensation from Iran Threatening Ceasefire Negotiations, Syrian Court Sentences Ousted Leader Bashar al-Assad to Death, Trump-Linked Oil Company Preparing to Drill in Greenland, Colombia Recognizes Morocco's Sovereignty Over Occupied Western Sahara, State Department Revokes More Than 175,000 Visas from Foreign Nati…
(2026-08-11). Three Flags, One Shield: Inside The Makkah Pact. ummid.com Born from doubts about US protection after Iranian strikes went unanswered, and Yemen's collapsing truce, the Makkah Pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye reshapes regional alignments – unsettling Iran, unnerving Israel, and drawing wary attention from India amid a related disinformation flare-up.
(2026-08-11). "Total Whitewash" : New Pentagon Report Claims U.S. Killed No Civilians in Boat Strikes. theintercept.com 
The War Department delivered its unreleased annual report on civilian casualties to members of Congress on Tuesday, two government officials told The Intercept — one of whom called the report "a ____ing joke." The report found that U.S. attacks likely killed or wounded hundreds of civilians. | The other official deemed the report, which covers allegations of civilian harm stemming from military attacks in Iran, Somalia, Yemen, and the campaign of boat strikes in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean, a "total whitewash." It's the latest in a series of recent Pentagon reports that have called attention to U…
(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). Hunt For New Mobile Missile Defense Radar Reinforced By Lessons From Iran War. twz.com 
A successor to the AN/TPY-2 radar has to be far easier to move in order to survive against the ever-growing threat of missiles and drones.
(2026-08-11). Army Downed More Than 1,400 Iranian Missiles And Drones During Epic Fury And 12-Day War. twz.com 
The Army's air and missile defense boss offered new context about how the service defended against Iranian threats in the two most recent Middle East conflicts.
(2026-08-11). Defence Minister Asif says US, Iran close to 'some sort' of deal. geo.tv Defence Minister Khawaja Asif addressing the National Assembly in Islamabad, May 9, 2025. — NNIOman-Iran Hormuz talks at an advanced stage, says Qatar.US will seek reparations from Iran for 50 years of damage: Trump.Four crew members killed in suspected Houthi attack on cargo…
(2026-08-11). ICE is trading warehouses for old prisons. peoplesworld.org 
According to recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement data, the agency made more than 43,000 arrests in June, the highest number since President Donald Trump returned to office. For many of the people arrested, the first stop is in an ICE temporary holding center. Last week, The Washington Post reported that amid that spike in arrests, some holding centers …
(2026-08-11). Palestinian expert: Netanyahu's Gaza plan rejection is 'election stunt'. thecanary.co 
The brilliant Palestinian political analyst Muhammad Shehada has dismissed Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection of Donald Trump's 'peace plan' as merely an "election stunt". The plan calls for the continuation of Hamas disarmament, which the resistance group has agreed to do. Yet the land theft project that goes under the name 'Israel' has rejected this. Shehada says […] | By
(2026-08-11). ILPS: No U.S. War On Cuba! wibailoutpeople.org 
In November 2025, the US released the updated National Security Strategy calling for a revival of the Monroe Doctrine of 1823, in which the US claimed the entire Western Hemisphere as its domain. To carry out this claim, the US attacked Venezuela's capital and kidnapped President Maduro and First Combatant Flores, who remain detained in …
(2026-08-11). Friends from India donate medicines to Cuban hospitals. radiohc.cu A delegation from several Indian social organizations traveled to Cuba with a donation of medicines for the Caribbean nation's cardiovascular and oncology hospitals, according to diplomatic sources. | The second secretary of the Cuban mission in the South Asian country, Guadalupe Frómeta, bid farewell to the friends from the largest of the Antilles, who also represent the history of solidarity and brotherhood between the two peoples, dating back almost to the very beginning of the Cuban Revolution in 1959. | A campaign remains active in India to collect aid for the Caribbean nation and to honor the historic leade…
(2026-08-11). Fidel's legacy challenges us today more powerfully than ever / Address by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel at the opening of the First International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future" radiohc.cu Keynote Address 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 opening of the First International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future," at the Convention Palace, August 10, 2026, "Year of the Centennial of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz.
(2026-08-11). Marco 'McCarthy' Rubio: Wrong on Cuba 'terrorism'. strategic-culture.su By Ann WRIGHT | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Those who challenge and protest U.S. policies are not foreign-paid terrorists; Rubio and…
(2026-08-11). China urges U.S. not to slander relations with Cuba. radiohc.cu China has called on the United States not to slander relations between other countries and reiterated its support for Cuba's defense of its sovereignty against external interference. | In response to a question from Prensa Latina, the Office of the Spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that Beijing has repeatedly expressed its firm position on issues related to the island. | The office called on Washington to lift sanctions and the blockade against the Caribbean nation as soon as possible and to refrain from repeatedly slandering other countries. It emphasized that cooperation between China and Cuba…
(2026-08-11). Cuba Is Not Venezuela or Jamaica as It Refuses to Become a U.S. Neo-Colony. covertactionmagazine.com Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS) recently issued a memo which states: Cuba is not Venezuela. What does that mean? "The same people who keep '57 Chevrolets on the road with a coat hanger will wreak havoc against a foreign-imposed regime." In 1975, Jamaica's socialist Prime Minister Michael Manley expressed support for Cuba's solidarity with the Angola liberation struggle. …
(2026-08-11). Díaz-Canel en encuentro con Primer Ministro de Namibia: ´Estamos recibiendo a un hermano de Cuba ª. radiohc.cu 
Por: Demetrio Villaurrutia. | Con un fuerte abrazo, como cuando se encuentran los buenos amigos, recibió el Presidente; Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, al Primer Ministro de Namibia, Tjitunga Elijah Ngurake, durante un aparte en el Primer Coloquio Internacional Fidel: legado y futuro, que reúne a un numeroso grupo de participantes en el Palacio de Convenciones. | ®Sabemos que estamos recibiendo a un hermano de Cuba, fueron las primeras palabras del Jefe de Estado, quien agregó, ®una vez más ustedes acuden a nuestro país en momentos difíciles ®. | El Presidente calificó las relaciones entre ambos países c…
(2026-08-11). Los brasileños recuerdan a Fidel en su centenario. radiohc.cu 
Los festejos por el centenario del natalicio del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, tienen en Brasil varios ejes fundamentales: destacar la resistencia del pueblo cubano, desafiar el bloqueo de Estados Unidos con el envío de donativo y planear más acciones futuras en solidaridad con la isla caribeña. | La Casa dos Saberes, en Sà£o Pedro da Serra, distrito de Nova Friburgo en Río de Janeiro, proyectó el viernes 7 de agosto, el documental Comandante (España-Estados Unidos) dirigido por Oliver Stone en el 2003 con 99 minutos de duración. | La actividad organizada por el Cineclub Lumière promovió un debate en to…
(2026-08-11). Fidel es parte indisoluble de la historia de la Oclae. cubadebate.cu Con motivo de celebrarse el aniversario 60 de la Organización Continental Latinoamericana y Caribeña de Estudiantes (Oclae), dialogamos con Randy Alonso Falcón, director y fundador de Ideas Multimedios, a quien le correspondió liderar la organización entre 1994 y 1996.
(2026-08-11). Inauguran la primera estación de carga solar para vehículos eléctricos en Cuba. cubadebate.cu A unos cinco kilómetros de Santa Clara, en la Autopista Nacional, ya presta servicios la primera estación de carga rápida y ultrarrápida del país, la cual beneficia a los vehículos eléctricos que transiten por esa arteria, una de las más concurridas de la nación.
(2026-08-11). Díaz-Canel: Fidel es la brújula más precisa. radiohc.cu 
El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, dejó inaugurado el I Coloquio Internacional "Fidel: legado y futuro", que durante toda la semana reúne a intelectuales, académicos y activistas de los cinco continentes para reflexionar sobre el pensamiento y la acción de Fidel Castro.
(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). Trago de purgante semanal. cubadebate.cu El jueves temprano en la mañana el secretario de Estado Marco Rubio tomó su trago de purgante semanal y eructó su acostumbrada lista de medidas punitivas contra Cuba. La dosis de purgante esta semana quizá fue doble, pues el día antes The Washington Post revelaba que el presidente Trump apostaba en reuniones privadas porque su vice J. D. Vance fuera el candidato a sucederle en la Casa Blanca y no el inefable Marquitos.
(2026-08-11). La administración Trump reaviva las teorías conspirativas sobre la supuesta manipulación del activismo en Estados Unidos por parte de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Según un informe del Departamento de Estado publicado recientemente, Cuba ha librado durante casi 70 años una campaña sostenida de subversión contra Estados Unidos. Este informe es reciente, pero sus afirmaciones son antiguas. A partir de la década de 1960, se extendieron rumores de que comunistas cubanos participaban en el Movimiento por los Derechos Civiles en Estados Unidos. Esas historias, al igual que las que ahora difunde el Departamento de Estado, son falsas y alcanzaron su punto álgido a finales de la década de 1960.
(2026-08-11). Diego Forlán asume como nuevo entrenador de la selección uruguaya. cubadebate.cu La Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol (AUF) presentó este lunes a Diego Forlán como entrenador interino de la selección mayor y de la categoría Sub-20. El exjugador asume la conducción del equipo tras el cierre de la etapa del argentino Marcelo Bielsa y la reciente participación de Uruguay en la Copa del Mundo 2026.
(2026-08-11). Palestine weekly: Netanyahu hedges on Gaza roadmap. aljazeera.com Attacks in Gaza slowed sharply this week even as Netanyahu publicly rejected Trump's 15-point peace plan.
(2026-08-11). 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). In Gaza's tents, widows face war's harshest realities alone. aljazeera.com Widows in Gaza struggle alone under displacement, burdened by loss, insecurity, and daily battles for survival.
(2026-08-11). Tightened blockade on Gaza causes prices to soar. aljazeera.com As Israel tightens its blockade on Gaza, both lighters and fans have become the backbone of energy in the strip.
(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). Why Chinese Analysts Are Linking Morocco's Gaza Role to Spain's Ceuta Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu At first glance, Morocco's participation in the proposed international stabilization force in Gaza and the extraordinary migration crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta appear to be two separate stories. One concerns the future security architecture of Gaza; the other concerns Spain's border with Morocco. Yet Chinese strategic and analytical circles are examining whether the …
(2026-08-11). Venezuela: Chavistas reject 'treason' claims against Delcy Rodríguez, defend Critical Unity. mronline.org Venezuelan journalist Andreína Chávez Alava and sociologist María Páez Victor rejected allegations that Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and the Chavista leadership betrayed President Nicolás Maduro.
(2026-08-11). Colombia Declares 'National Disaster' After Earthquake; Venezuela Offers Assistance. orinocotribune.com On Monday, August 10, the Colombian government declared a national disaster due to the magnitude 7.4 earthquake. Its epicenter was in San José del Palmar, Chocó, and it has left at least 111 people dead nationwide. | The decision was announced at the Extraordinary Committee for Disaster Management, headed by President Abelardo de La Espriella. The Colombian Association of Capital Cities (Asocapitales) participated, confirming the coordination of logistical capabilities and resources to prioritize assistance to the most devastated territories. | Nine dead and 80 injured in Chocó
| According to Governor Nubia…
(2026-08-11). Philippine Diaspora as an Invisible but Key Pillar of the Economy. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer While there are several visible economic engines in the Philippine economy, such as services, consumption, construction, and urbanization, the existence of yet another important engine of economic growth has been obscured by geography and the fact that it operates in part outside the country — namely, the Filipino diaspora. It provides …
(2026-08-11). No, Climate Central, Rising Cooling Costs Aren't Due to Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Climate Central's analysis should be given a failing grade, or more charitably, an incomplete. Claims that greenhouse gases alone are responsible for increasing cooling demand and household electricity bills are unpersuasive, when so many other, more direct, factors that impact households cooling costs are not controlled for.
(2026-08-11). China Missile Test Raises Fears of Growing Pacific Militarisation. moderndiplomacy.eu China's test of a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific has exposed the growing divisions among Pacific island nations over the increasing militarisation of a region they have sought to preserve as an "Ocean of Peace". The July launch, China's first known ballistic-missile test into the Pacific since September 2024, took place just hours after Fiji …
(2026-08-11). Trump backs FIFA boss amid mounting calls for his resignation. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump has declared his support for the Swiss-Italian president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, at a time when pressure is mounting from a number of football federations calling for changes in leadership. On Monday evening, the US president wrote on Truth Social platform that FIFA would be making a "huge mistake" if it considered replacing […] | By
(2026-08-11). Somali denied World Cup 'proud' to referee PSG vs Villa in UEFA Super Cup. aljazeera.com Omar Artan was turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport before World Cup 2026 where he was to officiate.
(2026-08-11). THE KINGMAKERS, Ep. 7: The Man. levernews.com This full story is for paid subscribers.: | Sign up for a paid subscription to The Lever now to gain access to this story and more. | Already have an account?
(2026-08-11). How (and Why) to Remove Yourself From Data Miners Tracking You, Using California's New Privacy Website. lataco.com Data brokers sell everything they know about you—browsing history, pregnancies, Social Security numbers—to organizations like ICE and CBP, under a recent LexisNexis contract worth up to $22.1 million.
(2026-08-11). Mumia Abu-Jamal legal supporters appeal to UN to examine his case. wibailoutpeople.org 
Revolutionary activist, journalist, and author, Mumia Abu-Jamal, has been imprisoned for nearly 45 years following a racially biased trial, compromised by misconduct from judges and prosecutors, including exclusion of relevant evidence.
(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). Photos: Rescue efforts intensify as quake devastates western Colombia towns. aljazeera.com Rescue teams rush to find survivors as western Colombia grapples with deadly earthquake devastation.
(2026-08-11). The U.S. just had its hottest Month in recorded History, surpassing Dust Bowl Record. juancole.com by Jeff Masters and Bob Henson, — | Those who deny or dismiss U.S. climate change have hit a Waterloo moment of sorts. The nation just experienced its hottest month in more than 130 years of analysis, which breaks a record that had stood since the infamous Dust Bowl of the 1930s. For the 48 contiguous states, the
(2026-08-11). Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Targeting ICC. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Thurgood Marshall United States Federal Courthouse building in lower Manhattan, New York City. | © 2026 Laura Prieto Uribe/Human Rights Watch | Four human rights groups (the American Friends Service Committee, the Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, and the Open Society Institute) filed a lawsuit in US federal court challenging the Trump administration's sanctions against ICC prosecutors and judges, a UN human rights expert, and three Palestinian human rights groups.The sanctions regime, and the executive order on which it is based, undermines access to justice fo…
(2026-08-11). Future of southern Lebanon peacekeeping uncertain ahead of UNIFIL phase-out. aljazeera.com Future peacekeeping missions may shrink significantly, risking security gaps, as political solutions remain elusive.
(2026-08-11). Pacific foreign ministers fail to agree on statement condemning Chinese missile test. wsws.org The foreign ministers' failure to unanimously criticise China was met with barely concealed fury in Canberra and Wellington.
(2026-08-11). Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Sign Joint Defence Deal. ummid.com In a major development in the Middle East which could also impact world geopolitics, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Friday August 07, 2026 signed a joint defence deal in the Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-11). Ukraine's Latest Armor Donor? A Military Museum. twz.com 
In one of the more unusual examples yet of where "We have now completed the first shipment of vehicles to Ukraine. The first one to be picked up was our…
(2026-08-11). Jiang Zemin: A Legacy of Friendship, Industry and China-Pakistan Cooperation. thinktank.pk Some friendships between nations are built through treaties and official visits. Others acquire a deeper character through the personal experiences of the people, who build them. The life of Jiang Zemin offers a remarkable example. Long before he became President of the People's Republic of China, Jiang developed a direct and lasting connection with Pakistan …
(2026-08-11). This Week in People's History, Aug 12—18, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Aug 12—18, 2026 |
(2026-08-11). Democracy Now! 2026-08-11 Tuesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! 2026-08-11 Tuesday: Headlines for August 11, 2026Bryan Stevenson on the "Enduring Evil of Slavery" and Trump's Attempt to Rewrite History
(2026-08-11). 'Matt and Ben' theater review: Ancient Greek and the absurd collide for clever comedy. peoplesworld.org 
Much is being made now of Matt Damon's starring as the Greek character Odysseus in the Homeric epic The Odyssey, but in the comedy Matt & Ben, a plot device derived from ancient Greek theater, the deus ex machina, plays a pivotal role as it did in tragedies by Aeschylus and Eumenides. In this one …
(2026-08-11). DR Congo Ebola death toll surpasses 2,000. aljazeera.com DR Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly, with the death toll surpassing 2,000.
(2026-08-11). Why does Turkey transfer ATACMS and will save it Neo-Nazi junta. infobrics.org Of 500 ATACMS delivered by the US, only 50 remained in the Kiev regime's service by late 2024, meaning that the vast majority got shot down or destroyed while in storage. Even if we go out on a whim and say there have been 20 successful strikes on Russian positions, this would mean that the actual combat effectiveness of the ATACMS is 4.44%, although military reports suggest it's even lower.
(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). 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). 4 wounded in shooting in Wilmington. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Four people were hurt in a shooting in Wilmington, Delaware. | Police were called to 10th and Spruce streets shortly after 6 a.m. on Tuesday for a shooting. | When police arrived, they found a 23-year-old male, a 40-year-old male, a 49-year-old male, and a 53-year-old female with gunshot wounds. They were all transported to the hospital in stable condition. | A large section of the area was blocked off while police investigated. | City leaders say the home where this shooting happened has lo…
(2026-08-11). Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday sues TikTok over youth addictiveness and exposure to mature content. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is suing TikTok, accusing the social media company of misleading parents about the prevalence of mature content on the platform while deliberately designing the mobile app to keep children and teenagers scrolling. | Sunday said the suit "seeks to put into place effective barriers and safeguards." | "It's an action rooted very simply in protecting children, as are our previous actions demanding accountability from big tech companies a…
(2026-08-11). When does an Employment Tribunal need to consider Human Rights arguments of its own motion? Cherrington v University of Derby [2026] EAT 107 and freedom of speech. ukhumanrightsblog.com In Cherrington v University of Derby [2026] EAT 107, the Mr Justice Cavanagh in the Employment Appeal Tribunal ("EAT") held that an Employment Tribunal ("ET") was not obliged to consider the Appellant's Article 10 ECHR right to freedom of expression of its own motion when deciding whether or not his dismissal was fair. His right …
(2026-08-11). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-11). SC initiates contempt proceedings against BJP govt in Madhya Pradesh. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Wednesday August 05, 2026 initiated contempt proceedings against the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh over its decision to halt the Bhopal Municipal Corporation's sealing drive to clear illegal commercial establishments operating from residential areas.
(2026-08-11). France's social media ban imposes universal identity checks on the entire population. wsws.org The ban is a major attack on democratic rights and a step towards a police-state dictatorship imposing universal surveillance of working people.
(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). ICE's $2.2 Billion Prison Buy-Up. levernews.com 
(2026-08-11). UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls denied access to further education. aljazeera.com UNESCO says the figure could reach four million by 2030 unless Taliban reverses policy.
(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). 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). 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). Public art installations light up Philly's Italian Market, honoring immigrant workers and paying homage to their histories. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? When community members came to Philadelphia's Italian Market on an August weekend, their appetites weren't just for food ‚∏∫ they came hungry for knowledge, listening to stories of the immigrant workers who make up the market's pay-what-you-wish tours that spotlight immigrant-focused The speciality tours and temporary art pieces were part of a free two-night communi…
(2026-08-11). Why Are China's Humanoid Robot Makers Racing to Go Public? moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese robot maker Unitree has priced its Shanghai initial public offering at 150.80 yuan per share, seeking to raise 6.1 billion yuan ($904 million) in a deal that would make it the first mainland-listed humanoid robot manufacturer. The IPO has attracted intense investor interest, with Unitree saying its retail tranche was more than 8,000 times …
(2026-08-11). East Asia hit by heatwaves as climate change pushes temperatures to record highs. wsws.org Workers in industries like construction, logistics and farming are routinely being forced to risk their health and their lives as they labor under increasingly dangerous conditions.
(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.
(2011-08-26). Bahrain FM congratulates Dar on Makkah defence pact. tribune.com.pk 
Bahrain's Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani congratulated Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye during a telephone call, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday. | The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye on Friday, establishing a framework for collective security and defence cooperation under which an armed attack on any one of the three countries would be considered an attack on all. The pact was built on a Strategic Mutual Defence Ag…
(2026-08-11). Trump's Attack on American Democracy. fpif.org The first two years of Donald Trump's presidency have had a dismal, yet undeniable, impact on democracy. He has inflicted considerable damage on U.S. political institutions, and this has shattered the confidence people have in the rule of law nationwide. | Recent public opinion polls show that only 55 percent of Americans feel pride in their country, a
(2026-08-11). Study: Medicare for All Would Save 114k Lives Yearly — And Save $1T in Costs. truthout.org A new study has found that Medicare for All would save over 100,000 lives in the U.S. per year while also reducing Americans' health care spending by more than $1 trillion annually. Yale University and University of Maryland researchers have estimated that the universal single payer health care system introduced in the Medicare for All Act would prevent 114,000 deaths per year. |
(2026-08-11). Trump agency under fire for blocking sexual harassment lawsuits. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Given the terrible track record of the Donald Trump regime in enforcing civil rights laws—except for alleged discrimination against white men—an ongoing lawsuit by two female federal workers, their attorneys and their union is no surprise: They charge the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the leading federal civil rights enforcement agency, is blocking anti-discrimination suits covering …
(2026-08-11). Israel demolishes home of Palestinian killed during settler attack. aljazeera.com Video shows the moment Israeli forces blow up the home of Farouk Ramadan, a Palestinian man who was killed in July.
(2026-08-11). A critical history of the European Common Defense Project: From ReArm Europe to the never-ending war. strategic-culture.su Part Three of our critical analysis of European defense. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The coalition of the willing | The dual shock…
(2026-08-11). Sangita Myska was surveilled by lawyers during LBC sacking row. thecanary.co 
In her first in-depth interview since being dismissed from LBC, Sangita Myska revealed the extraordinary legal machinery deployed against her. "I was told I was surplus to requirements," Myska told Double Down News' Richard Sanders. She said: What happened to me was I did an interview with an Israeli spokesperson, and within 48 hours I […] | By
(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). 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). What to watch in Wisconsin's high-stakes primary. aljazeera.com US Democrats face another test after Michigan as voters choose nominees for governor and Congress.
(2011-08-26). Pakistan, Japan sign $2.2m grant agreement to strengthen civil servants' training. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Japan on Tuesday signed a 350 million Japanese yen ($2.2 million) grant agreement to strengthen the Human Resources Development Scholarship Programme (JDS) and expand training opportunities for Pakistani civil servants, the Economic Affairs Ministry said in a statement. | According to the Ministry, the agreement, signed in Islamabad, would provide scholarships for 17 federal civil servants to pursue postgraduate studies in Japan, including 16 master's degrees and one PhD. | Economic Affairs Secretary Muhammad Hameer Karim and Japanese Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi signed the Record of Discussions, w…
(2026-08-11). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-11). Search for survivors underway in Colombia's earthquake aftermath. aljazeera.com Rescuers search for survivors in western Colombia in what is called the country's strongest earthquake this century.
(2026-08-11). Corey Ruiz to be laid to rest Friday; Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver eulogy. wibailoutpeople.org 
Funeral services for Corey Durell Ruiz, the 38-year-old father fatally shot by a Madison Police Department officer on July 22, will be held Friday, August 14, at 11 a.m. at Fountain of Life Church, 633 W. Badger Road in Madison. Rev. Al Sharpton, founder of the National Action Network, will deliver the eulogy, and civil …
(2026-08-11). Cost of living, water tariffs, mining on Cook Islanders' minds ahead of election. asiapacificreport.nz By Tiana Haxton of RNZ Pacific The Cook Islands goes to the polls this week for its four-yearly general election. Like all countries in the region, the Cooks has had its fair share of challenges due to global shocks in recent years, and there's a sense that voters are looking for some stability, particularly around…
(2026-08-11). Dr. Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Primary for Senate. ummid.com Egyptian-American Dr. Abdul El-Sayed has won the Michigan Democratic Primary for Senate, a result seen is a major blow to pro-Israeli Zionist lobby.
(2026-08-11). Federal Immigration Policy Takes Center Stage in Minnesota's Primary Elections. truthout.org In Minnesota, glossy political mailers, sensationalized television ads, and campaign stunts meant to animate voters in this year's primary elections all focus on one common theme: immigration. The August 11 elections come as Minnesotans are learning more about the devastating impacts of "Operation Metro Surge," which brought thousands of federal law enforcement agents to the state on a… |
(2026-08-11). August 9, 1942: The Day of The People of India. ummid.com It is a worth reflecting subject that why Ram Manohar Lohia – who participated actively and with unwavering dedication in the movement – described August 9th as the 'Day of the People of India'.
(2026-08-11). 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). SEPTA celebrates new Navy Yard bus service in the rapidly changing Philadelphia neighborhood. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A SEPTA bus drove through a banner on Tuesday to signal the future of service in Philadelphia's Navy Yard, now a high-tech industry haven with more living spaces being built every day. | The Route 45 bus will now travel from Center City to Kate M…
(2026-08-11). EU unwilling to fast-track Ukraine membership over corruption concerns. infobrics.org Ukraine ranks 104th in Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index.
(2026-08-11). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). Adobe Publishes APAC AI Trends Report Spotlighting India Innovation. ummid.com Adobe's AI adoption report spotlights many data-driven insights, including the fact that rather than simply trying out AI tools, surveyed Indian creatives and professionals reported that they're embracing AI with confidence, with an overwhelming positive outlook on AI technologies when compared to their other APAC counterparts.
(2026-08-11). Why Wine Prices Make No Sense. whyy.org Wine has been a status symbol throughout history, but why can the prices range so wildly today? Kae Lani dives into the history to find out and ends it all with a taste test to see if she can pick out an expensive bottle from the lineup. | Delishtory brings you a tasty exploration into our favorite food obsessions. It's delicious, it's history — it's Delishtory! Kae Lani Palmisano is an Emmy Award-Winning television host, food and travel writer, recipe developer and home cook who loves to explore the journey that food takes to get to the plate. Delishtory is a production of WHYY.
(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). History Has Proven Leibowitz Right about Israel. scheerpost.com Yakov M. Rabkin Informed Comment "Every day I check my mailbox, but I have not found a letter from the Almighty confirming it." That was Professor Yeshayahu Leibowitz's reply when I asked whether he considered the Zionist state "the beginning of the flowering of our Redemption." The phrase 'reshit tsmi·∏•at ge ºulatenu' appears in the prayer …
(2026-08-11). Britain's Big Brother state is already here — we just don't realise it yet. asiapacificreport.nz While the public is encouraged to blame immigrants, Muslims, the left, or "Israel haters", the UK state is racing to erect a scaffolding of control to protect itself before we wake up to the deception, writes Jonathan Cook. ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Cook When is it possible to declare that a society has moved from liberal…
(2026-08-11). What to know about the US primary election in Minnesota. aljazeera.com Immigration is at the centre of another closely watched Democratic Senate race.
(2026-08-11). Hockey World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, India vs Pakistan. aljazeera.com Pools, format, match schedule, timings, India vs Pakistan history and more before 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
(2026-08-11). World's housing crisis impacts nearly half of humanity. wsws.org The scale of global housing inadequacy affects around 42 percent of humanity, 3.2 billion people. This has never previously been measured.
(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). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-11). How ICE subcontracts its anti-immigrant terror to local police. peoplesworld.org 
A new study, "Agents of Chaos and Cruelty," has been released by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in the aftermath of the recent killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas and Joan Durán Guerrero in Maine. This new report details the racial profiling, threats, and excessive force in ICE's operations during Trump's second term …
(2026-08-11). East Libya military intelligence chief killed in car bomb blast. aljazeera.com Prime minister of the eastern Libyan government condemns killing of Major-General Fawzi al‚ÄëMansouri.
(2026-08-11). Francesca Hong's "Thanksgiving-Gate" Shows Her Detractors Are Totally Out of Ideas. theintercept.com 
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong talks during a primary debate in Milwaukee, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Photo: AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh | Francesca Hong,
(2026-08-11). Free Christina Pasion Binay Serrano! wibailoutpeople.org 
ILPS-US condemns the US-backed Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) raid and arbitrary arrest of two people seeking medical treatment in Laguna, Philippines: community organizer Christina Pasion from Baltimore, and Mangyan indigenous organizer Binay Serrano. Every moment Christina and Binay are detained leaves them at the will of the Philippine state forces who have a …
(2026-08-11). Syria sentences absent Bashar al-Assad to death over killings, torture. geo.tv Syria's President Bashar al-Assad speaks during an interview with an Australian channel on July 1, 2016.— ReutersSyria court rules first conviction against Assad.Security official under Assad, also sentenced to death.Assad fled Damascus, currently living in Moscow.A Syrian court…
(2026-08-11). Brazil: 'Huge leap forward' as demarcation of uncontacted Kawahiva group's land is completed. thecanary.co 
Campaigners have hailed the completion of the physical demarcation of land in Brazil belonging to the Kawahiva. They're one of the Amazon's most vulnerable uncontacted peoples and it's a full 27 years since authorities confirmed their presence on the land. Now that the Rio Pardo Kawahiva Territory has been mapped out on the ground, only […] | By
(2026-08-11). US military marching into Puntland as Red Sea tensions escalate. responsiblestatecraft.org In early August, the top U.S. special operations commander for Africa
(2026-08-11). Adventures Newly Narrated: Jessica Francis Kane on Penelope Fitzgerald's Lost Adventure. publicbooks.org "There is always a job to be done in Fitzgerald's novels, and I admire that. I try to write that way, too."
(2026-08-11). Adani, BJP and RSS keeping the 'system' under their control: Rahul Gandhi in Prayagraj. ummid.com Adani, BJP and RSS have captured the system and keeping it under their control, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi said while addressing thousands of students gathered at KP Ground in Prayagraj for the Congress Party's Chhatron Ki Goonj (Echo of Students) program Saturday August 08, 2026.
(2026-08-11). As Foodborne Illnesses Surge, People Turn to Local Farms for Certainty. truthout.org This summer, it has felt like the flow of Black folks and families arriving at Deep Roots CPS Farm in Charlotte, North Carolina, has never let up, said Cherie Jzar, the farm's managing director. They're in search of something that has become harder to find in the grocery aisle: certainty. They're asking about lettuce — when and where you can best grow it — and how they can incorporate… |
(2026-08-11). Canada's ultra-rich are no friends of democracy. mronline.org 
Tobi Làºtke's remarks reflect a long tradition of elite hostility to democratic equality.
(2026-08-11). Genuine grievance or generated discontent? Role of social media, and accountability in protests. hindustantimes.com This Point Blank episode examines whether viral content, foreign‚Äëhosted platforms and opaque algorithms can turn genuine public grievances into wider unrest. It explores calls for greater accountability from Meta and other social-media companies, the use of facial-recognition technology during protests, data protection, freedom of speech, and whether India needs local servers or stronger domestic digital platforms to resist information warfare without curbing democratic dissent. Tune in for Shishir Gupta's analysis.
(2026-08-11). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-08-11). Claim: Young People's Electoral Vote Should Count More because of the Climate Crisis. wattsupwiththat.com "… you could multiply the vote of under-30s by 1.3 … [because] younger voters will disproportionately bear the costs of climate change …"
(2026-08-11). 26-year-old Indian techie dies after pickup truck rams into car in US. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A 26-year-old software engineer from Andhra Pradesh died in Ohio, United States, after he was involved in a severe collision in Macedonia. | The deceased has been identified as Dileep Kumar Bungatavula, 26. | Police said Dileep Kumar Bungatavula was driving a sedan when it was hit by a pickup truck travelling in the opposite direction. | Bungatavula was a native of Jettivaripalli village in Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa district. He had travelled to the United States for higher studies at Kent State University and completed his Master of Science degree in 2025. | The AccidentThe accident took place on I…
(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). DOJ Expands Executive Privilege to Include Trump's Talks With Private Citizens. truthout.org Just one day after Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a new memorandum expanding what constitutes "executive privilege," extending the presidential protection to conversations he has with private citizens. While not signed by Blanche personally, many legal experts view the new opinion as indicating what types of arguments the Trump… |
(2026-08-11). Why bravery and heartbreak are essential to organizing. wagingnonviolence.org 
(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). Phillies "True or False" and Other Musings. whyy.org Alec Bohm should be benched. Jesus Luzardo is the Phillies' best pitcher. The Phils are mediocre and, yet, still the biggest threat to knock off the Dodgers. Which of these statements are true? Which are false? After this weekend's series with the Blue Jays and their opener against the Cardinals Monday, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher tackle the biggest questions surrounding the Phillies as they play a little "True or False" filled with questions about the hometown 9.
(2026-08-11). Rahul Gandhi Joins War Against E20 Petrol. ummid.com After months of lull, Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi finally joined the war against E20 Petrol, announcing to take the matter on a massive scale in the upcoming days.
(2026-08-11). Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal on Ice. scheerpost.com Dina Demetrius Project Censored An antitrust lawsuit by twelve Democratic states' Attorneys General against the Paramount Skydance—Warner Bros. Discovery merger, valued at $111 billion, promises to be the most high-stakes—and potentially industry-changing—case in generations. Paramount and state AGs struck an agreement on July 24 to bypass the legal wranglings of court injunctions in favor of …
(2026-08-11). BRICS+: Can the Bloc Deliver a Working Alternative to SWIFT by September. infobrics.org Before India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the bloc's most closely watched financial initiative is entering its final testing phase. BRICS Pay, the decentralised cross-border payment architecture designed to link national settlement systems…
(2026-08-11). Makkah Quran Competition 2026 Preliminary Round Starts. ummid.com The Preliminary Qualifying Round of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Quran began Friday August 07, 2026 at the competition venue in Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-11). UP NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Registration Starts, Last Date Aug 12. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started through its official website 'upneet.gov.in' from today i.e. Friday August 07, 2026 Online Registration for the First Round of Counselling for students seeking admission in First Year MBBS (Medical) and BDS (Dental) for the year 2026-27 in Government/Private colleges.
(2026-08-11). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-11). 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). Truck crash in Egypt kills 18, many of them child labourers. aljazeera.com Two pick-up trucks collide in Ismailia, Egypt, leaving 18 dead, mostly children working as agricultural labourers.
(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). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-08-11). "Islamic NATO" emerges as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan forge new security axis. infobrics.org The Mecca agreement creates a new trilateral security framework amid the war involving Iran and growing regional instability. Its members span NATO, the Gulf and South Asia, raising questions about Washington's influence and the future of Middle Eastern security. The pact may also signal a new phase of multipolar hedging across Eurasia.
(2026-08-11). Vietnam's VinSpace announces deal with SpaceX to launch first satellite. aljazeera.com Hanoi-based aerospace firm says it will partner with Elon Musk's rocket company to deploy satellites next year.
(2026-08-11). Trump demands Iran pay compensation for '50 years of damage'. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign an executive order regarding vaccine flexibility, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 10, 2026. — Reuters New demand in response to Iran's call for compensation.Iran must pay for people…
(2026-08-11). Can Trump's Fed Battle Threaten Bond Markets? moderndiplomacy.eu Political Pressure Puts Fed Independence Back in Focus Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's efforts to keep the central bank insulated from political pressure have become more difficult after President Donald Trump renewed his push to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Trump's move, based on allegations of mortgage fraud that Cook's attorney has called baseless, has …
(2026-08-11). Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye Face a New Test as Houthi Missiles Fly. thinktank.pk The latest escalation in Yemen is creating an immediate strategic test for the newly signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye. Just days after the three countries signed the landmark defence pact in Makkah, Yemen's Houthi movement launched another round of ballistic missile attacks against al-Makha and residential areas in Marib. …
(2026-08-11). SC warns Madhya Pradesh govt against halting BMC sealing drive. ummid.com Keeping in abeyance the Madhya Pradesh Government order halting the Bhopal Municipal Corporation's (BMC) sealing of commercial establishments in residential areas, the Supreme Court has summoned the original records and reports related to the 10-member committee constituted by the State government.
(2026-08-11). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 4 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website 'dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Saturday August 08, 2026 CAP Round 4 Seat Allotment result of the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-11). Why Baloch groups mark August 11 as 'Independence Day', three days before Pakistan | Explained. ptcnews.tv Balochistan Independence Day: Every year on August 11, groups claiming to represent a self-declared "Republic of Balochistan" mark the day as their Independence Day, just three days ahead of Pakistan's own Independence Day on August 14.The date isn't arbitrary. It traces back to a historical dispute over the Khanate of Kalat, a former princely state that once covered much of what is now Balochistan, and how it became part of Pakistan after the 1947 partition of British India.While Pakistan regards Balochistan as very much part of the country, Baloch nationalist groups insist the region once had its own distinct…
(2026-08-11). What Do You Want From TWZ. twz.com We are now well into our 10th year and there's never been a better time for a check-in with our readers. I want to know what you like, what you don't like, and what you would like to see in the future as TWZ continues to evolve. | Do you want more breaking news? More in-depth analysis? What about deep-dive features? And which of these is most important? Just ranking them from most to least and adding some extra color to your rankings would be extremely helpful for us! | So three general categories and what you would like to see more of most in those categories, such as: | -News (rolling coverage of conflicts o…
(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). Relatives mourn victims of Pakistan avalanche. aljazeera.com Relatives gathered to mourn the three Nepali mountaineers, Kili Pemba Sherpa, Gyalu Sherpa, and Nima Sherpa.
(2026-08-11). Festival tent abandonment creates 875 tonnes of waste each year. thecanary.co 
Late stage capitalism has cheerfully expanded the definition of disposability, to the point where people will fork out forty quid for a tent then disown it after three days' use. Take your tent home please An estimated 250,000 tents are abandoned at festivals across the UK each year. This amounts to roughly 875 tonnes of […] | By
(2026-08-11). Central Banks Double Down on Climate Regulation Despite Collapse of Green Finance. wattsupwiththat.com The ECB's latest manoeuvre, and Elderson's accompanying rhetoric, amount to a rear-guard action by a green priesthood that senses the ground shifting but cannot bring itself to abandon the faith. Central banks need to be restored to their proper, limited mandates — low inflation, currency convertibility and financial conditions that help bring about low interest rates supportive of enterprise and economic growth.
(2026-08-11). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). How Domestic Workers Built POWER in Philadelphia. portside.org How Domestic Workers Built POWER in Philadelphia |
(2026-08-11). Workers across three galleries and museums demand better pay and conditions. thecanary.co 
The past week has been far from proud for employers at the UK's major galleries and museums. Fortunately, however, the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) has been on hand to stand up for the workers. The union is balloting workers at the V&A Museum over potential strike action relating to pay, conditions and dignity […] | By
(2026-08-11). Janitor Says Fear Kept Her Silent Before Joining Class-Action Lawsuit Against WinCo Foods. scheerpost.com Alexandra Martinez Prism A former overnight janitor says fear of losing her job and fear tied to her immigration status kept her from speaking out for years about the conditions she said she endured while cleaning WinCo Foods grocery stores. María Isabel Ramírez is one of the workers whose experiences are at the center of …
(2026-08-11). North Carolina Teen Was Arrested for Allegedly Self-Managing an Abortion. truthout.org Abortion opponents have long claimed that abortion bans aren't meant to target pregnant people, but rather the providers who perform the abortions. Time and again, that has proven to be a lie. This time, the target is a teenager. Just this month, an 18-year-old young woman in Durham, North Carolina, was arrested and charged with a litany of crimes for allegedly self-managing an abortion at 31… |
(2026-08-11). US economy sheds 23,000 jobs in July. wsws.org The decline in July was accompanied by downward revisions to the previous two months, showing both a continuing jobs massacre and an exodus of workers from the labor force.
(2026-08-11). More than 200 homes damaged by solar panel fires in a year. wattsupwiththat.com "It is clear installation quality and fire safety are not keeping pace with the speed of deployment. Safe solar panel installation and maintenance are essential to reducing the number of fires."
(2026-08-11). Two Different America's (Sic). commondreams.org 
(2026-08-11). The Science of Imagination: Transforming How We Think, Feel, and Live. whyy.org Our imagination is like an all-access pass. It can transport us to a different place. We can envision the future or revisit the past. Psychologist Cassandra Vieten argues that our imagination is a powerful tool that affects our physical and mental health, and our relationships with others. Her new book is, "Imagine That: Transform How You Think, Feel, and Live with the Science of Imagination."
(2026-08-11). Why Culture, Not Budget, Is Becoming the Real Currency in Marketing. 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). Air India captain's confirmatory drug test positive for marijuana: source. geo.tv An Air India Airbus A320-200 aircraft takes off as an IndiGo Airlines aircraft waits for clearance at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India, July 7, 2017. — Reuters India's Ministry of Civil Aviation summons Air India CEO.Investigation…
(2026-08-11). Final phase of voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid security fears. aljazeera.com Final phase of voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, despite security fears…
(2026-08-11). What to know about South Carolina's election to replace Lindsey Graham. aljazeera.com Tuesday's special election will pick a Republican challenger for the midterm Senate race transformed by Graham's death.
(2026-08-11). Beruf: Russenhasser. Ein deutscher Journalist rief dazu auf, mehr Russen zu tà∂ten, und hielt dies fàºr normal. strategic-culture.su Wà§hrend einer Pressekonferenz in Belgrad im Anschluss an den Staatsbesuch Wladimir Selenskyj in Serbien schockierte Michael Martens, Sonderkorrespondent der FAZ fàºr Mittel- und Sàºdeuropa, die àñffentlichkeit mit einer Frage. | ´Herr Prà§sident, was kà∂nnten wir Europà§er Ihrer Meinung nach tun, um Ihnen dabei zu helfen, mehr Russen zu tà∂ten… ´Mehr russische Soldaten? ª, fragte Martens. | Die Frage wurde am Samstag gestellt und sorgte zunà§chst ausschlieàülich in den russischen Medien und in diplomatischen Kreisen fàºr Aufsehen. So be…
(2026-08-11). BRICS Culture Working Group meeting begins in Bhopal. ummid.com The four-day BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), Culture Working Group meeting began in Bhopal on Wednesday August 05, 2026 with discussions revolving on initiatives to advance cultural cooperation on the inaugural day.
(2026-08-11). 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). As Israeli settler outposts increase, so does the violence and intimidation for Palestinians. thecanary.co 
Israeli settlers continue their violent campaign of intimidation, displacement and ethnic cleansing against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. On 9 August, colonisers from the nearby Susya settlement attacked residents of Wadi Rakhim village in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron. Israeli settlers devastate family-of-three During the attack settlers opened fire on residents and threw stones. […] | By
(2026-08-11). Philly's 'Kind Strangers': These Saint Joe's grads will help you move, clean or do your chores — even if you can't pay. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Four close friends and recent graduates from Saint Joseph's University want their Philadelphia neighbors to know that it's OK to ask for help. That's why Carter Karpinski, Gavin Kuebler, Alex Andahazy and Dennis Coyne launched "Kind Strangers," a project providing pay-what-you-can labor services to anyone in the Philadelphia region in need of a helping hand. | "Our system is pay-what-you-can, but if you can't, then we are still willing to help you, and we try to make sure th…
(2026-08-11). WHYY's Studio 2 Presents: The Philly Bike Race is Back! whyy.org Studio 2 celebrates the return of Philadelphia's iconic cycling race with a live broadcast from Manayunk. Hear the story behind its revival.
(2026-08-11). Colombia quake: Frantic search for survivors as over 2,700 reported missing. aljazeera.com Magnitude 7.4 earthquake kills at least 132 people and causes widespread damage in western Colombia.
(2026-08-11). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-11). New Poll Shows Strong Support for Proportional Representation Among Americans. truthout.org A new poll demonstrates that Americans are ready for drastic changes regarding how lawmakers are selected to represent them in Washington, D.C. The survey, produced by Fix Our House/New America/Verasight and published on Monday, was conducted between the end of June and the start of July. The poll sought to discern Americans' views on the idea of proportional representation… |
(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). Australian government prepares vicious immigration crackdown. wsws.org Labor's measures will affect up to half a million temporary visa holders, forcing many into super-exploited black-market work or reliance on charities to survive, and separate many immigrant families indefinitely.
(2026-08-11). La sovranità tecnologica come categoria geopolitica. strategic-culture.su Anche le superpotenze dipendono dalle catene di approvvigionamento globali. Il vero vantaggio? Stabilire le regole che gli altri devono seguire. | Segue nostro Un fenomeno strutturale e diffuso | Nel lessico strategico contemporaneo, il sintagma ´sovranità tecnologica ª ha compiuto, nell'arco di un decennio, un percorso analogo a quello di altri concetti-cerniera della geopolitica: nato in un ambito tecnico-settoriale —…
(2026-08-11). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-08-11). More than ever, taxpayers subsidize low wages paid by corporate giants. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Call it corporate welfare. The nation's taxpayers are subsidizing the nation's largest private employers, notably WalMart and Amazon, who pay their workers so little that millions of their employees are forced to survive by turning to public subsidies, notably food stamps (SNAP) and Medicaid, a new report says. And that applies to much of the …
(2026-08-11). Reform UK Tells Its Activists 'Don't Drink and Tweet' Because 'The Biggest Threat to Reform Is the People in It'. bylinetimes.com 
Leaked Reform UK training videos seen by Byline Times reveal that Nigel Farage's party activists are being told to avoid drinking and Tweeting because its own members are "the biggest threat to Reform". | The training videos also advise party canvassers to ignore 'no junk mail' signs and leaflet the houses anyway and to avoid wearing any party branding whilst doing so, in order to make the activists "unidentifiable." | The findings emerge from a cache of canvassing materials seen by Byline Times. In one presentation, Reform activists are told: "The fact is, the biggest threat to Reform is people in it and itse…
(2026-08-11). Meet Dr. Azizuddin Khan: IIT Prof Recommended for J.C. Bose Fellowship. ummid.com In a landmark achievement for Indian Science and Research, Prof. Dr. Azizuddin Khan, eminent Psychologist, Neuroscientist and Psychophysiologist at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), has been recommended for the prestigious J.C. Bose Fellowship (ANRF J.C. Bose Grant).
(2026-08-11). 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). Africa at Crossroads: Rethinking the Continent's Position in World Politics. moderndiplomacy.eu It is a crucial time for Africa in terms of how it interacts with the rest of the world. Africa is no longer viewed as a place of humanitarian interest or of mere charity. Instead, Africa is increasingly seen as a prize, as a place that contains large populations and is a place where great …
(2026-08-11). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-11). Netanyahu's challengers are selling the same poison. onlineopinion.com.au The men who could replace Netanyahu know the truth and refuse to say it. A Palestinian state is not an existential threat to Israel; the endless denial of one is.
(2026-08-11). British Columbia declares state of emergency as wildfires force 22,000 from their homes. wsws.org The worsening climate catastrophe and increasingly urgent warnings from climate scientists have been met by the Canadian ruling class with criminal indifference.
(2026-08-11). The Global South's digital future must not belong to Bezos and Musk. aljazeera.com Satellite internet can close digital divide, but Global South must not trade access for dependence on foreign firms.
(2026-08-10). Northwest China's Yinchuan launches new flight route to Singapore. ecns.cn A new international air route linking Yinchuan, Guangzhou and Singapore was launched on Monday, opening a new air corridor connecting northwest China with Southeast Asia.
(2026-08-11). Spain at Europe's Humanitarian Frontier. moderndiplomacy.eu The issue of migration has become one of the most significant humanitarian and political issues today. People risk their lives crossing the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean in their pursuit of safety and dignity. Spain, which is one of the main entry points for migrants, is currently at the forefront of this process. The …
(2026-08-11). Bangladesh and India battle to save cricket series after political turmoil. aljazeera.com Bangladesh and India white-ball series under threat due to tensions that arose when Bangladeshi PM Hasina toppled.
(2026-08-11). Why MMRDA Needs Surbana Jurong to Develop Third Mumbai? ummid.com The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) should feel embarrassed that it has engaged a Singapore firm for crores of rupees to plan the Third Mumbai.
(2026-08-11). Clacton: a con trick wrapped in a Union Jack. thecanary.co 
Let's cut the preamble today. This isn't a by-election in Clacton. It's a con trick wrapped in a Union Jack, performed by a man who thinks rules are just for people who can't afford to write their own loopholes — and the fact we're even treating it as legitimate says everything about how utterly broken […] | By
(2026-08-11). Fidel, comunicador por excelencia. radiohc.cu De las tantas virtudes de Fidel, su poder de comunicación para transmitir ideas, para convencer, para explicar proyectos nuevos y sumar, fue quizás de los atributos mayores del Comandante en Jefe que lo convirtieron en uno de los estadistas más importantes del Siglo XX, un rasgo que reconocieron sin discusión, tanto amigos como enemigos. | Así opina la Máster en Pensamiento Filosófico Latinoamericano Alicia Acosta Olalde, profesora de Historia de la Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de las Villas y Presidenta de la Cátedra Honorífica para el estudio del pensamiento y la obra de Fidel Castro. | "Su forma de dirigi…
(2026-08-11). Over 130 killed, several missing as massive earthquake of 7.4 magnitude jolts Columbia, President decalres emergency. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia, causing widespread damage and triggering urgent rescue operations. At least 132 people have died and around 570 others have been injured, making it the strongest earthquake to hit the South American country this century. | Rescue teams and local residents continued searching through the rubble of collapsed buildings for survivors. The death toll could rise further, as the Colombian Geological Service has warned that more tremors could occur.Massive destructionThe earthquake struck only days after President Abelardo De La Espriella took offi…
(2026-08-11). West Colombia earthquake killed more than 227 people, say local authorities. colombiareports.com Local and regional authorities have said that at least 227 people were confirmed killed in Monday's earthquake while search and rescue teams continue to look for survivors. So far, 120 people were confirmed dead in Valle del Cauca where locals said that entire towns in the north of the province were all but destroyed by …
(2026-08-11). Plus àßa change plus la même chose, or Déjà vu all over again. gilbertdoctorow.com As I mentioned some days ago, I am now working on Volume III of my Memoirs of a Russianist: 2010 — 2026, Years in the Opposition. The "Opposition' of which I was and remain a member is to the Washington Narrative on behalf of U.S. global hegemony. When covering my activities in 2021 in promotion …