(2026-08-13). Oil eases as weaker demand outlook counters Mideast supply concerns. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices eased on Thursday after gains in previous sessions, as attention turned to expectations of weaker global oil demand this year, while there was no progress on opening the vital Strait of Hormuz. | Brent futures slipped 42 cents, or 0.47%, to $88.56 a barrel, trimming gains made over the previous six sessions. | West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 55 cents, or 0.66%, to $82.72, after advancing over the past five sessions. | A senior Iranian source said on Wednesday there had been no progress in talks to revive an interim ‚Å deal agreed i…
(2026-08-13). Iran's Hormuz authority denies Trump claims of control over strait: What to know. al-monitor.com Trump administration officials have said oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are rising, but maritime traffic remains diminished.
(2026-08-13). How China Won the Iran War. portside.org How China Won the Iran War |
(2026-08-13). Three Flags, One Shield: Inside The Makkah Pact. ummid.com Born from doubts about US protection after Iranian strikes went unanswered, and Yemen's collapsing truce, the Makkah Pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye reshapes regional alignments – unsettling Iran, unnerving Israel, and drawing wary attention from India amid a related disinformation flare-up.
(2026-08-13). Israel's 'Systematic Destruction': Is Southern Lebanon Becoming the Next Gaza? thinktank.pk The latest Middle East escalation is no longer confined to Gaza or the confrontation between the United States and Iran. Southern Lebanon is emerging as another major front where military operations are producing consequences that could reshape the region for years. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned what he described as Israel's "systematic destruction" in …
(2026-08-13). CIA had 'low confidence' in Iranian threat before Trump switched planes in Türkiye: Washington Post. tribune.com.pk 
US intelligence officials had doubts about the credibility of an alleged Iranian assassination threat against President Donald Trump that was relayed by Israel and contributed to an extraordinary security operation during his departure from Türkiye last month, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday. | Citing current and former US officials familiar with the intelligence, the report said CIA analysts did not consider the Israeli-provided information compelling and communicated their scepticism to Trump administration officials. | One US official described the reporting as "Israeli-derived, not US-genera…
(2026-08-13). Factbox-After Turkey ruse, a look at past secret presidential trips. al-monitor.com By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Closed aircraft window shades. A ballcap pulled low to hide the president's face. Seized cellphones. Strict warnings against leaks.These are all hallmarks of secret, unannounced trips made by American presidents to war zones and high-risk areas, a decades-old practice that has drawn new scrutiny after President Donald Trump sneaked off the regular Air Force One jet to take a separate plane as he left Turkey on July 8.
(2026-08-13). Pro-Palestine campaigners urge boycott of new Spider-Man film over producer's support for Israel. tribune.com.pk 
Pro-Palestinian campaigners in Lebanon, Jordan and elsewhere in the Arab world have called for a boycott of Spider-Man: Brand New Day over producer Avi Arad's support for Israel and his rejection of criticism directed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the war on Gaza. | The Campaign to Boycott Supporters of Israel in Lebanon urged audiences not to purchase tickets for the film, arguing that financially supporting a production involving figures who have publicly backed Israel amounts to "cultural normalisation." | "Do we want to support a production involving individuals who have publicly expr…
(2026-08-13). UK, Italy among states considered to verify Hezbollah disarmament, sources say. al-monitor.com By Alexander Cornwell and Maya GebeilyTEL AVIV/BEIRUT, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Israel and Lebanon have agreed on Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Indonesia as potential contributors to a proposed mechanism that could see foreign troops deployed to Lebanon to verify Hezbollah's disarmament, people familiar with the matter said.The shortlist emerged from U.S.-mediated talks in Rome last week, the latest round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon on implementing a June agreement that ties Israel's phased withdrawal from Lebanon to the disarmament of Hezbollah.
(2026-08-13). First International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future" opens in Havana. mronline.org 
Editor's note: for the next 2 weeks Resumen Latinoamericano in English will be reporting from Havana, facing the same obstacles of connectivity and power outages, sponsored by the U.S. blockade, that the Cuban media faces on a daily basis.
(2026-08-13). Fidel Castro, the Cuban Revolution and Africa. mronline.org 
On December 22, 1975, Fidel Castro spoke to more than a million Cuban people in Havana's plaza of the Revolution. It was the closing day of the first congress of the communist party of Cuba. He spoke about the importance of the congress and reemphasized Cuba's unwavering support for not only Angola but all of Africa.
english.palinfo.com (2026-08-12). Israeli artillery shelling and gunfire target eastern GazaIsraeli forces renewed artillery shelling and gunfire across several areas of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, continuing violations of the ceasefire agreement on the ground.
(2026-08-13). If We Could See Everything, It Would Radicalize Us All Instantly. thealtworld.com It's hard to wrap your mind around the abusiveness of the imperial status quo, partly because it's all we've ever known, and partly because it's too big to perceive all at once. | The statistics don't show you the true human impact. The personal anecdotes just show you small snapshots of individuals suffering in their own lives. A working single mother crying in her car in a TikTok video because the endless toil necessary for survival is all-consuming and overwhelming. A news report about child labor in DRC cobalt mines. An Instagram reel about a father in Gaza carrying plastic bags he's been told contain the rem…
(2026-08-13). Eurovision bans countries at war from hosting contest under new rules. tribune.com.pk 
Eurovision Song Contest organisers announced on Wednesday that they were excluding any country in an armed conflict from hosting the competition and increased the mininum age of competitors. | While they did not mention any country by name, Israel, which has been at war in Gaza since 2023, came close to winning the competition in both 2025 and 2026, ultimately finishing second on each occasion. | Under the old rules, the winning country normally hosts the following year's competition. | Under the new rules, "the winning broadcaster will automatically be ineligible to host the contest if an armed conflict, a se…
(2026-08-13). Eurovision to bar countries at war from hosting. al-monitor.com Eurovision Song Contest organisers announced Wednesday that they were excluding any country in an armed conflict from hosting the competition and increased the mininum age of competitors. | While they did not mention any country by name, Israel, which has been at war in Gaza since 2023, came close to winning the competition in both 2025 and 2026, ultimately finishing second on each occasion.
(2026-08-13). Machado is hiring DC lobbyists for access to Venezuela's future. responsiblestatecraft.org Opposition leader-in-exile Maria Corina Machado has hired veteran Republican lobbyists in Washington DC in what experts say is an effort to gain the support of the Trump administration as she continues to seek the Venezuelan presidency.Machado has retained lobbyist Ed Rogers as a U.S.-based "government affairs and public relations" consultant, according to a recent
(2026-08-13). Trump wants to talk to Hezbollah. Will they pick up the phone? responsiblestatecraft.org For decades, U.S. policy in Lebanon has focused on the elimination of Hezbollah, or at least its military wing. But the Trump administration has taken this effort to new heights.The State Department is
(2026-08-13). What Types of Injuries May Support a Personal Injury Settlement? moguldom.com An injury after an accident often raises an important question: can it support a personal injury settlement? Many people assume only catastrophic injuries lead to compensation, while others believe every injury automatically creates a claim. In reality, no diagnosis automatically guarantees compensation. A potential claim generally depends on the nature of the injury, whether another …
(2026-08-13). Miller targets 2027 ODI World Cup glory on home soil. tribune.com.pk 
David Miller has set his sights on helping South Africa win the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027, with the tournament's home-soil setting adding extra motivation as he approaches the latter stages of his international career. | Miller has been a key member of South Africa's white-ball teams for more than a decade, making his international debut in 2010. Despite his longevity and success in limited-overs cricket, the left-hander is yet to win a major senior men's ICC title with the Proteas. | South Africa came close at the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, reaching the final before losing to India. The result ex…
(2026-08-13). Libya's oil revival faces new test as violence returns amid US peace push. al-monitor.com A drone strike destroyed a power substation in Zawiya as a US-backed peace push appears to be roiling domestic tensions.
(2026-08-13). Iran cricket association delegation visits PCB headquarters at Gaddafi Stadium. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-13). Mineral Resources Department assessing illegal miners' deaths. sanews.gov.za Mineral Resources Department assessing illegal miners' deaths | The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) says it is assessing and reviewing all relevant information related to an incident involving the deaths of illegal miners at Rustenburg, in the North West. ⚪ According to police, some 14 people died when the walls of an excavated area they were digging in caved in. Scores others have been injured while rescue operations continue. ⚪ "The department is currently reviewing all relevant information relating to the incident and will, at an appropriate time, provide further details, including matte…
(2026-08-13). Huge oil slick hitting shoreline as agencies warn of disaster. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Saul and Catherine CartierLONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) – A vast oil spill from a leaking tanker has started to hit Oman's coastline, its environment agency confirmed on Wednesday, in what threatens to become one of the world's worst in years after spreading largely unchecked for weeks.The oil could end up impacting 40 km (25 miles) of coast near Ras Madraka as well as Masirah Island, the agency said.The slick now covers an area of more than 2,000 square km, said John Amos, an oil spill specialist who reviewed satellite imagery obtained by Reuters.
(2026-08-13). Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS 2026 Rank List Published, Check Now. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has published on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2026 (NEET UG 2026) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-13). Adani, BJP and RSS keeping the 'system' under their control: Rahul Gandhi in Prayagraj. ummid.com Adani, BJP and RSS have captured the system and keeping it under their control, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi said while addressing thousands of students gathered at KP Ground in Prayagraj for the Congress Party's Chhatron Ki Goonj (Echo of Students) program Saturday August 08, 2026.
(2026-08-13). Maharashtra Engineering FE 2026 Round 2 Allotment: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State CET Cell is publishing today i.e. Wednesday August 12, 2026 on its official website 'fe2026.mahacet.org' Allotment Result of FE 2026 CAP Round-II (FE 26 Round 2 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-13). Transformation and economic inclusion are central to SA's economy. sanews.gov.za Transformation and economic inclusion are central to SA's economy | Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Minister Parks Tau has reiterated that transformation and economic inclusion are moral and economic imperatives central to South Africa's democratic political order. | Tau was delivering a keynote address at the Black Business Council's Annual Summit in Johannesburg, on Wednesday. ⚪ His speech focused on the Transformation Fund and other mechanisms aimed at addressing access to funding for black owned, women-owned and youth owned business. ⚪ "From the outset, let me state that transformation and economic…
(2026-08-13). Humanoid robots take to Beijing pitch in autonomous football qualifiers. ecns.cn Humanoid robots competed Tuesday at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval, known as the "Ice Ribbon," in qualifiers for the second World Humanoid Robot Games. All on-field actions were required to be performed autonomously.
(2026-08-13). Grieving Argentine icon Messi unsure about playing on 'much longer'. tribune.com.pk 
Lionel Messi said he has "serious doubts" about continuing to play football for "much longer" after the death of his father Jorge, in an emotional tribute posted on social media Wednesday. | "I don't know what I'll do without you, I don't know how to go on. I just played football, and now I have serious doubts about continuing to do so for much longer," the Argentinian, 39, wrote. | Messi's father, who was also his agent, died last week aged 68. | Messi, whose contract with Major League Soccer club Inter Miami runs until the end of the 2028 season, reflected on the final months of his father's life, which coin…
(2026-08-13). A Muslim Trifecta: The New Challenge to Washington's Middle East. moderndiplomacy.eu In the city where Islam began, three leaders sat down last Friday and signed something the region has not seen before. Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif put their names to the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement: a mutual defence pact declaring that an armed attack against any one …
(2026-08-13). 1,201 suspects held in Guangdong's anti-gang crackdown. ecns.cn Guangdong police have dismantled 90 new-type gangs and solved 353 criminal cases, arresting 1,201 suspects and seizing large volumes of assets, the provincial public security department announced Tuesday.
(2026-08-13). China sees fewer marriages, more divorces in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China recorded 3.275 million marriage registrations and 1.383 million divorce registrations in the first half of 2026, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
(2026-08-13). China's cooperation powers green future in Global South. ecns.cn As the world's transition toward more sustainable development accelerates, China and Latin America are embracing broader and deeper energy cooperation, leveraging cutting-edge technological innovations to power a green future for the Global South.
(2026-08-13). Aufregung um das ´Russische Haus ª in Berlin. Werden sich die deutschen Behà∂rden dazu entschlieàüen, das russische Kulturzentrum zu schlieàüen? strategic-culture.su Das 1984 erà∂ffnete ´Haus der sowjetischen Wissenschaft und Kultur ª in der Berliner Friedrichstraàüe — nur ein Katzensprung vom ´Botschaftsviertel ª und den wichtigsten Regierungsbehà∂rden Deutschlands entfernt — bereitet deutschen Politikern schon seit langem Kopfzerbrechen. | Ziel des ´Russischen Hauses ª ist es, ´deutsche Besucher mit wichtigen Aspekten und Ereignissen der russischen Kultur und Wissenschaft vertraut zu machen sowie die in Deutschland lebenden Landsleute bei der Bewahrung und Entwicklung ihrer nationalen und kulturellen Identità…
(2026-08-13). Taiwan says it was targeted last month in AI-driven hacking campaign. al-monitor.com By Ben Blanchard and Raphael SatterTAIPEI/WASHINGTON, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Taiwan detected AI-assisted cyberattacks on government agencies last month coming from overseas but the affected bodies successfully "handled" the incident, the Ministry of Digital Affairs said on Thursday.
(2026-08-13). Free Speech Union board member revealed in Daily Blog editor Martyn Bradbury's 'gagging' case. asiapacificreport.nz 
Pacific Media Watch A court struggle featuring Daily Blog editor and media freedom defender Martyn Bradbury has taken a surprise turn, with Free Speech Union (FSU) board member and political commentator Ani O'Brien being revealed as the complainant behind "secret" proceedings, reports Radia Waatea. Bradbury, who is a regular commentator on Radio Waatea covering politics…
(2026-08-13). Xavi named first foreign Netherlands coach since 1978. tribune.com.pk 
Xavi Hernandez has been named as the successor to Ronald Koeman as head coach of the Netherlands national team, becoming their first foreign boss in 48 years, the country's football association announced on Wednesday. | The Barcelona great, who won the 2010 World Cup with Spain as a player, has not held a head coaching job since leaving the Camp Nou in 2024. | Xavi has signed a four-year deal, which means he will lead the Oranje's Euro 2028 and 2030 World Cup campaigns. | "As someone who received his training at the Barcelona academy, with strong influences from Johan Cruyff and Rinus Michels, among others, I…
(2026-08-13). Democratic primary elections show volatility amid shift to the left. wsws.org In Wisconsin, the Democratic Party establishment mounted a ferocious campaign in the run-up to the vote to prevent a victory in the gubernatorial primary by Francesca Hong, a self-described "socialist" and member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
(2026-08-13). Ankara plane incident shows panic and disorientation of Trump White House. wsws.org The episode that followed the NATO summit in Ankara is now causing a political uproar in Washington.
(2026-08-13). Australia: Vote No to the third AEU-Labor Sellout! Build the Victorian Educators Rank-and-File Committee! wsws.org The Australian Education Union is once again trying to bulldoze Victorian teachers and staff into accepting a wage and condition cutting sellout that they have twice rejected.
(2026-08-13). When Medical Trust Is Broken: 5 Things To Know About Abuse In Healthcare Settings. moguldom.com Healthcare depends on trust. Patients share private information, describe symptoms they may not discuss elsewhere, and allow exams or procedures because they believe medical professionals are acting in their best interest. That trust can make patients vulnerable. When a medical professional abuses their position, the harm can affect a person's health, sense of safety, and …
(2026-08-13). Italy's Meloni has a youth problem as election approaches. tribune.com.pk 
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government is increasingly unpopular among young voters, opinion polls show, a trend that could prove costly ahead of a national election due next year. | Since taking office in 2022, Meloni has done little on the economic front to increase opportunities for the young, analysts say, while passing a raft of law-and-order measures that often disproportionately affect them. | The result is a disaffection among 18- to 34-year-olds that may be crucial at a 2027 election shaping up as a neck-and-neck race between her rightist coalition and the centre…
(2026-08-13). Five dead as landslide buries houses in western Nepal. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-08-13). 'Minnesota Is Not for Sale': Peggy Flanagan Wins Senate Primary, Defeating Millions in Dark Money. scheerpost.com Jake Johnson Common Dreams Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota's lieutenant governor, won her state's Democratic primary for the US Senate on Tuesday by an overwhelming margin, defeating US Rep. Angie Craig and outside groups that spent tens of millions of dollars trying to influence the race. "For months now, I have been telling you that this campaign was about …
(2026-08-13). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 4 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website 'dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Saturday August 08, 2026 CAP Round 4 Seat Allotment result of the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-13). Olympic skateboarder times epic stunt with solar eclipse. aljazeera.com Spanish Olympic skateboarder Danny León timed a jump with the moon passing in front of the sun during a solar eclipse.
(2026-08-13). Historian Mario Kessler denounces sentencing of Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The following statement denouncing the sentencing of Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk was submitted to the World Socialist Web Site by German Professor Mario Kessler.
(2026-08-13). China's Ice Silk Road: Why Being First Through Arctic Matters. ummid.com India cannot out-race China's head start, but it can ensure the Arctic does not become a corridor where Beijing alone writes the terms – for India, for Europe or for anyone else who eventually needs to sail through it.
(2026-08-13). Municipalities in the Eastern Cape experience cold weather conditions. sanews.gov.za Municipalities in the Eastern Cape experience cold weather conditions | Municipalities in the Eastern Cape are expected to experience cloudy conditions in places over the interior, with morning fog. | Otherwise, conditions will be fine and cool to cold, becoming very cold along the Drakensberg and adjacent areas. | The municipalities include Emalahleni, Sakhisizwe, Senqu, Elundini and Matatiele Local Municipalities. | "The wind along the coast will be light to moderate north-easterly, freshening from the south in the afternoon," SAWS said. | The weather service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging w…
(2026-08-13). 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.
(2026-08-13). Trump administration moves to arm ICE agents with electric-shock torture gloves. wsws.org The gloves would give masked ICE agents another weapon to torture immigrants, protesters and anyone accused of "non-compliance."
(2026-08-13). Trump bets on economic pressure against Iran. al-monitor.com Keeping a low profile doesn't come naturally to Donald Trump. | Yet that is the strategy the American president says he now favors in the war against Iran, and he is betting on economic pressure over diplomacy or new strikes. | "We are low-keying it," Trump told news site Axios by phone Sunday.
(2026-08-13). The Dark Side of Germany's AI Revolution: Falling Wages and Rising Inequality. thinktank.pk Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing Germany's economy, but a new concern is moving to the center of the debate: what will happen to workers' wages as companies adopt AI? A survey of more than 3,000 German companies already using artificial intelligence suggests that the wage effects could be significantly more negative than positive, particularly for …
(2026-08-13). Homeless people die in New Zealand winter. wsws.org The recent deaths of a woman in Christchurch and a man in Wellington are an indictment of the successive National and Labour Party-led governments whose policies have led to soaring homelessness.
(2026-08-13). China's wild Asian elephant population grows amid conservation efforts. ecns.cn China's wild Asian elephant population has grown steadily in recent decades as conservation efforts improve habitats and reduce human-elephant conflicts.
(2026-08-13). AJK SSP says JAAC 'abducted' 8 highway police personnel, vows 'no leniency' in response. tribune.com.pk 
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Police spokesperson Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Khawar Ali Shaukat on Thursday said the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) had abducted eight highway police personnel deployed during election duty and warned its leadership against challenging the writ of the state, saying "the state will show no leniency" towards them. | "To ensure the elections remained peaceful, security forces were deployed for election duty. However, they were not only attacked by JAAC members, but eight highway police personnel were also abducted. Those personnel were tortured and remain…
(2026-08-13). Typhoon Dolphin brings heavy rain to Beijing. ecns.cn Heavy rainfall hit parts of Beijing under the combined influence of Typhoon Dolphin and cold air.
(2026-08-13). Hajj 2027 Last Date of Payment Extended. ummid.com In a relief for the pilgrims selected through Haj Qurrah 2027 and are all set to travel to Makkah for Hajj 2027 (Haj 1448H), the Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of payment.
(2026-08-13). National Steel Car workers in Hamilton, Ontario launch strike for second time in three years. wsws.org More than 1,200 workers at National Steel Car in Hamilton, Ontario went on strike at 12: 01am Wednesday, August 12. The walkout followed a decisive vote to reject the company's "last, best, and final offer," which was handed out to workers over the heads of the United Steelworkers Local 7135 Friday afternoon.
(2026-08-13). Shafique credits domestic cricket for red-ball form revival. tribune.com.pk 
Abdullah Shafique made his return to Test cricket a memorable one, batting for 117.3 of the 138.3 overs Pakistan faced during their eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test at Port of Spain. | The 26-year-old scored an unbeaten 160 off 323 balls, hitting 15 fours and three sixes, before making 24 not out from 51 balls in Pakistan's successful 75-run chase. | It was Shafique's sixth Test century and his first since October 2024. His 150-plus score was the first by a Pakistan batter in the Caribbean in 49 years, while he also faced more than 200 balls for the seventh time in 48 Test innings.
(2026-08-13). Taiwan holds naval drill during war games as China steps up maritime pressure. al-monitor.com By Ben Blanchard and Yi-Chin LeeTAIPEI, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Taiwan's armed forces carried out an anti-blockade drill during annual war games, using the navy and coast guard to simulate escorting a merchant ship, the defence ministry said on Thursday, as China steps up its maritime pressure.Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, has long been concerned that Beijing could try to choke off the island with a blockade or quarantine to force it into surrender.
(2026-08-13). 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.
(2026-08-13). Cong leader Saud Hasan raiases immigration problems with UK MP Amanda Hack. ummid.com Congress leader Syed Saud Hasan from Madhya Pradesh Capital Bhopal met with Amanda Jayne Hack, MP from the ruling Labour Party of Britain (England), Saturday August 08, 2026 and discussed in detail the difficulties faced by Indians living in the United Kingdom due to the new immigration policies.
(2026-08-13). Karnataka UG NEET 2026 Option Entry Last Date Aug 13, Allotment on Aug 19. ummid.com Candidates seeking admission in Medical and Dental courses through Karnataka NEET UG 2026 (UGNEET 2026) Counselling should note that the link to download verification slip and option entry are now available on the website.
(2026-08-13). Meet Dr. Azizuddin Khan: IIT Prof Recommended for J.C. Bose Fellowship. ummid.com In a landmark achievement for Indian Science and Research, Prof. Dr. Azizuddin Khan, eminent Psychologist, Neuroscientist and Psychophysiologist at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), has been recommended for the prestigious J.C. Bose Fellowship (ANRF J.C. Bose Grant).
(2026-08-13). Shanghai Jiao Tong University rallies to win AUBL title in 72-69 thriller. ecns.cn Shanghai Jiao Tong University rallied in the second half to edge National Chengchi University 72-69 on Tuesday in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, winning the 2026 Asian University Basketball League (AUBL) title.
(2026-08-13). Olympic champion Wu Dajing appointed China short track head coach. ecns.cn Two-time Olympic gold medalist Wu Dajing has been officially named the new head coach of China's national short track speed skating team following an open recruitment process, the Winter Sports Administration Centre of GASC announced on Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). Makkah Quran Competition 2026 Preliminary Round Starts. ummid.com The Preliminary Qualifying Round of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Quran began Friday August 07, 2026 at the competition venue in Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-13). SC warns Madhya Pradesh govt against halting BMC sealing drive. ummid.com Keeping in abeyance the Madhya Pradesh Government order halting the Bhopal Municipal Corporation's (BMC) sealing of commercial establishments in residential areas, the Supreme Court has summoned the original records and reports related to the 10-member committee constituted by the State government.
(2026-08-13). From 'world factory' to 'world market': China's imports surge 22% in first seven months. ecns.cn China's imports rose 22% year on year in the first seven months of 2026, outpacing export growth by 8 percentage points, according to data from the General Administration of Customs.
(2026-08-13). Understanding Smart Use of Property Payment Plans. ummid.com Good Property Payment Plans do a lot more than just defer cash outflow – they have a bearing on actual affordability and management of liquidity and can be great tools to buy a property with superior foresight and discipline.
(2026-08-13). Indonesia and India Are Jointly Planning a Hydrocarbon-Powered Future. wattsupwiththat.com The India-Indonesia trade relationship is dismissing the apocalyptic fantasy of the climate industrial complex and committing to secure the energy sources that people need to improve their lives.
(2026-08-13). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-08-13). Muslims Against Muslims? Why Rohingya Refugees Are Under Attack in Malaysia? thinktank.pk The Rohingya refugee crisis in Malaysia is becoming more than a debate about immigration, national security or social pressure. It is increasingly becoming a test of Muslim solidarity, humanitarian responsibility and Malaysia's identity as a Muslim-majority country. A recent wave of anti-Rohingya hate speech and misinformation has intensified tensions between parts of Malaysian society and …
(2026-08-13). Is Afghanistan a Preview of Where Global Press Freedom Is Heading? moderndiplomacy.eu What Five Years of Directives Add Up To On August 10, 2026, Reporters Without Borders marked five years of Taliban rule with an assessment that Afghanistan has become, in the organization's words, a prison for information. The report catalogs more than twenty national directives and a long list of provincial decrees, most delivered verbally rather …
(2026-08-13). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-13). Pinglu Canal begins live-ship trials ahead of September opening. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal, China's first major river-to-sea canal included in a national development plan, began live-ship trials on Wednesday, marking the final major test before the waterway opens to traffic.
(2026-08-13). I go, you go, Traveling on the presidential plane – without Trump. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) – From the beginning, something didn't add up.During the closing hours of the NATO Leaders' Summit in Ankara in July, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he would not be flying home aboard the new presidential plane that had brought him to the Turkish capital after Qatar gifted it to the administration last year.
(2026-08-13). Viral invitation draws 300 strangers from across China to Xinjiang wedding. ecns.cn More than 300 strangers traveled from across China to attend a wedding in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Saturday after a digital invitation meant for family and friends unexpectedly went viral.
(2026-08-13). President Ramaphosa offers condolences on Lake Kariba tragedy. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa offers condolences on Lake Kariba tragedy | President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the Government and people of Zimbabwe following the loss of 44 lives in a ferry tragedy on Lake Kariba. ⚪ The ferry capsized on 11 August 2026, resulting in the deaths of 44 people. ⚪ On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa expressed his sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives, as well as to survivors of the tragedy. ⚪ His thoughts are also with families awaiting the outcome of ongoing search operations. ⚪ "As South Africans, we stand in…
(2026-08-13). Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji passes away at 98. ecns.cn Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died of illness at the age of 98 in Beijing at 11: 06 a.m. Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). Total Solar Eclipse August 12, 2026 – Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com A Total Solar Eclipse will be witnessed Wednesday August 12, 2026 and will be visible in Europe, United States, Canada, Northwestern Africa and other northern regions (Total or Partial) but not in India, Saudi Arabia and other Asian countries.
(2026-08-13). Fidan heads to Egypt amid questions over Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan pact. al-monitor.com Conflicting accounts of why Egypt stayed out of the agreement have exposed the competing interests shaping the region's emerging defense architecture.
(2026-08-13). Shelton reaches Montreal final. tribune.com.pk 
Defending champion Ben Shelton shook off a nasty crash into a backcourt hoarding as he steamrolled Learner Tien 6-2, 6-3 to reach the final of the ATP Montreal Masters on Wednesday. | Shelton, who won the title in Toronto last year in the ATP Masters 1000 event that alternates between cities, will try to double up in Toronto when he takes on fellow American Brandon Nakashima in Thursday's title match. | Nakashima held off Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 to book his first ATP Masters final. | "It means a lot, so many American guys in the mix," Shelton said. | The last all-US pair to battle for a Ma…
(2026-08-13). China-led life sciences journal Vita releases first print issue. ecns.cn The first print issue of Vita, an international academic journal series in the life sciences led by China, was officially released on Wednesday, marking a significant step forward in China's contribution to global scientific publishing.
(2026-08-13). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-13). Makkah Defence Pact: Should India be Alarmed? ummid.com Diplomatically, at present, it would be wise of India to remain a quiet observer to inking of Mecca Agreement and other developments, it is likely to be least affected by!
(2026-08-13). ETA system a 'quantum leap forward' for immigration system. sanews.gov.za ETA system a 'quantum leap forward' for immigration system | Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, has described the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system as revolutionary for South Africa's immigration management. ⚪ The Minister was speaking at the official launch of the ETA system led by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday. ⚪ The system combines advanced biometric verification with automated risk analysis, delivering both enhanced security and faster processing for legitimate travellers. ⚪ "Today's launch of the ETA represents a quantum leap forward for…
(2026-08-13). Credible missile threat led to secret aircraft switch for Trump, source says. al-monitor.com By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) – A threat that Air Force One could be targeted by a shoulder-fired missile prompted the Secret Service to secretly move President Donald Trump onto a smaller government jet during a trip to Turkey last month, a person briefed on the matter said on Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). China's domestically developed C919 jetliner launches first international route. ecns.cn China's domestically developed C919 large passenger jet made its first international commercial flight on Wednesday, with Air China's CA723 flight departing Beijing at around 3 p.m. for Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia, according to Air China.
(2026-08-13). Hot Take | When a buffalo shows up at your door. ecns.cn A wild water buffalo suddenly wandered into a family's courtyard. Instead of driving it away, the homeowner grabbed a bucket and a hose, offering the thirsty visitor a drink.
(2026-08-13). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-08-13). Hasan takes 6-55 as Bangladesh fold Australia for 198. tribune.com.pk 
Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 as Bangladesh bundled Australia out for 198 on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin on Thursday. | Mahmud led an impressive display by the visitors' seamers as Australia slumped to their lowest Test score against Bangladesh, their previous worst being 217 in Mirpur in 2017. | Hasan was the pick of the attack, but he was ably supported by fellow quicks Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain, who took two wickets apiece. | Steve Smith was the only Australian to offer any resistance, scoring 71, while the rest of the batsmen looked out of sorts against the disciplined attack.
(2026-08-13). Chile's courts seal impunity for Carabinero officer who blinded Gustavo Gatica. wsws.org The legal architecture of impunity for the forces of state repression has been built through the combined efforts of the entire political establishment—right, center and pseudo-left alike.
(2026-08-13). The coming fuel crisis: what Ukraine and California have in common. onlineopinion.com.au Russian transportation fuel shortages are caused by Ukraine drone attacks, while California shortages are directly related to political over regulations.
(2026-08-13). Nearly 120 automobile brands to participate in Chengdu International Motor Show. ecns.cn The 29th Chengdu International Motor Show will be held from Aug. 21 to Aug. 30 at the Western China International Expo, the event's organizing committee said on Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). Hot Take | 100+ pigs got the coolest rescue! ecns.cn "Officer, my pigs are getting heatstroke!" That's the emergency call firefighters in China received during a scorching summer day. A truck carrying more than 100 pigs pulled over outside a fire station after many of the animals nearly collapsed from the extreme heat.
(2026-08-13). Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway records 99.4% on-time departure rate in H1. ecns.cn The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway recently recorded a 99.4% on-time departure rate in the first half of this year, with 10,574 of its 10,640 train services departing all on schedule, according to the latest data from operator PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC).
(2026-08-13). ICE Plans To Give Officers Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks. portside.org ICE Plans To Give Officers Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks. |
(2026-08-13). August 9, 1942: The Day of The People of India. ummid.com It is a worth reflecting subject that why Ram Manohar Lohia – who participated actively and with unwavering dedication in the movement – described August 9th as the 'Day of the People of India'.
(2026-08-13). China's Missile Race: Is Beijing Turning Military Power Into a Tool of Global Pressure? thinktank.pk China's latest long-range missile test has triggered a diplomatic confrontation that reaches far beyond the technical question of how Beijing conducts missile launches. The deeper issue is whether China is becoming one of the principal drivers of a new global missile and nuclear arms race—and whether Beijing is deliberately using military demonstrations, strategic ambiguity and …
(2026-08-13). Adobe Publishes APAC AI Trends Report Spotlighting India Innovation. ummid.com Adobe's AI adoption report spotlights many data-driven insights, including the fact that rather than simply trying out AI tools, surveyed Indian creatives and professionals reported that they're embracing AI with confidence, with an overwhelming positive outlook on AI technologies when compared to their other APAC counterparts.
(2026-08-13). Human Rights Watch urges Taliban to release detained UN, NGO staff. tribune.com.pk 
Human Rights Watch called for the release of two UN staffers and six NGO workers in Afghanistan following a string of Taliban detentions in recent weeks. | HRW said on Wednesday that six male staff working with the Women and Children Legal Research Foundation (WCLRF) had been "forcibly disappeared" from the NGO's Kabul office last month. The NGO has been involved in aid programmes and advocacy on women's and children's rights, HRW said. | In a separate incident, Human Rights Watch also called ‚Å for the release of two Afghan staff members of the UN's…
(2026-08-13). SHC orders high-level probe into HIV spread among children at Karachi hospital. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday ordered a high-level inquiry into the spread of HIV among children treated at Karachi's Kulsum Bai Valika (KBV) Hospital, directing a committee headed by the Sindh chief secretary to establish how the infections occurred and determine the actual number of affected children. | The case concerns an outbreak at the Sindh Employees' Social Security Institution (SESSI)-run hospital that initially emerged among children of industrial workers and their families, with allegations that unsafe medical practices, including the reuse of syringes, led to the transmission of HIV. The n…
(2026-08-13). Kohei Saito on degrowth, Marx and the future of the left. links.org.au 
By integrating Marxist principles with degrowth, we can develop strategies that appeal to a broader alliance and a wider movement against the capitalist system and for climate justice, argues Kohei Saito.
(2026-08-13). Official who threatened rank-and-file candidate Will Lehman suspended from UAW membership, but might remain on union payroll. wsws.org According to Lehman, his legal team was told by the Monitor that it would be up to the union apparatus to determine whether or not Jensen will still be paid by the UAW.
(2026-08-13). Australian union calls off strike by Victorian doctors. wsws.org In what would have been their first strike in 20 years, thousands of doctors at seven Melbourne hospitals had planned to stop work for 3.5 hours, as part of a year-long enterprise bargaining dispute with the state Labor government over wages and conditions.
(2026-08-13). Aurangzeb calls for framework to expand digital finance, electronic transactions. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday pushed for an enabling regulatory framework to expand electronic transactions and simplify digital access to finance, including easier customer onboarding and stronger data-sharing between banks and capital markets, according to the Ministry of Finance. | During a meeting with Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) Chairperson Dr Sohail Munir, the two discussed digital transformation, digital finance and the wider use of technology to support economic activity, the ministry posted on X. | it said the finance minister emphasised the importance of ensuring that "existing…
(2026-08-13). Pakistan's debt growth falls to 20-year low, says finance adviser. tribune.com.pk 
Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad said Pakistan's debt profile had undergone a material shift, with debt growing at its slowest pace in two decades, debt-to-GDP declining, external exposure at a nine-year low and servicing costs falling. | "Pakistan's debt profile has undergone a material shift — debt is growing at its slowest pace in 2 decades, Debt-to-GDP is declining, external exposure is at a 9-year low, servicing costs are down, maturities are lengthening, and reserve buffers have strengthened," said Schehzad in a post on X. | While sharing the data, he said that "just 7.7% in FY26 [m…
(2026-08-13). Pipeline blast disrupts gas supplies to Quetta, several Balochistan areas. tribune.com.pk 
Gas supplies to Quetta and several other parts of Balochistan were suspended on Thursday after an explosion damaged a major gas pipeline near Gokurt in the Bolan area, officials said. | According to Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) officials, an 18-inch-diameter pipeline was damaged by an explosive device near its valve assembly. The facility was located about 800 metres from the National Highway. | The blast resulted in the suspension of gas supplies to Quetta as well as Kolpur, Mach, Mastung, Kalat, Pishin and Ziarat. | Flames were reported to have emerged from the damaged pipeline following the explosion, wh…
(2026-08-13). Musk family praises China travel amid growing global interest. ecns.cn U.S. entrepreneur and Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently encouraged people to visit China, describing the country as "awesome" in a social media post.
(2026-08-13). Nearly 120 auto brands to join 2026 Chengdu Motor Show. ecns.cn The 29th Chengdu International Automobile Exhibition, also known as the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS), will run Aug. 21—30 at the Western China International Expo City in Sichuan Province, organizers said Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). US looking for 'new creative' ways to fight a war it's already 'won'. responsiblestatecraft.org The Bunker
(2026-08-13). Behind RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Gen Z Outreach. ummid.com While RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Gen Z Outreach carries a strong element of ensuring that common voters do not lose trust and confidence in the Sangh Parivar, it was also aimed at attempting to split students and youth along class lines.
(2026-08-13). Jamia Distance Admission 2026: 11 New Courses Added to Existing 49. ummid.com The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) has introduced 11 new certificate and diploma programmes during the current academic session (2026—27) in addition to the existing 49 programmes simultaneously extending the last date of application.
(2026-08-13). Maharashtra B Arch 2026 Round 1 Allotment Today – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell publishing today i.e. Monday August 10, 2026 on its official website 'arch2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of B Arch 2026 CAP Round 1 of candidates who have applied for Admission to First Year Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-13). China's auto exports top 1 million for second straight month. ecns.cn China exported 1.043 million vehicles in July, up 81.3% year on year, marking the second consecutive month exports exceeded one million units, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). APEC 2026: Why China Chose Shenzhen to Showcase Its Technology Power. moderndiplomacy.eu Shenzhen will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit (APEC) in November 2026, particularly given its reputation as China's Silicon Valley and a global hub for artificial intelligence and embodied intelligence. The city will showcase its advanced industrial ecosystem in robotics, new vehicles, and the digital economy, aiming to connect markets and economies across the Asia-Pacific …
(2026-08-13). Justice Minister refers courts digitisation project to SIU, Hawks. sanews.gov.za Justice Minister refers courts digitisation project to SIU, Hawks | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has referred the Digitisation Project at courts around the country to the Special Investigating Unit (SUI) and the Hawks for investigation. | The project was rolled out five years ago to offices in the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces, including High Courts, Magistrates' Courts, Labour Courts and Masters' Offices to provide off-site records storage and digitisation. | According to the department, during an unannounced visit to the Master of the High Court in Pretori…
(2026-08-13). England captain Root tells players to be 'adults' as he ditches curfew. tribune.com.pk 
Joe Root said Wednesday there would be no curfew in place during his second spell as England Test captain. | Root will lead the England at his Headingley home ground on August 19 in their series opener against Pakistan for their first Test since former skipper Ben Stokes retired from international cricket and Brendon McCullum was sacked as red-ball coach. | McCullum, who remains in charge of England's white-ball teams, lost his job after a 2-1 home series loss to New Zealand in June, which followed a disastrous Ashes campaign in Australia. | One of the major controversies at the end of the 'Bazball' era was an…
(2026-08-13). UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key This Week: Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the UGC NET official website 'ugcnet.nta.nic.in' the Answer Keys (Provisional) of UGC NET June 2026 this week, it has been officially confirmed.
(2026-08-13). Watch: Grand Mosque Friday Sermon was befitting of Makkah Joint Defence Deal. ummid.com The Friday Sermon delivered by Imam and Khateeb of the Makkah Grand Mosque Sheikh Faisal bin Jameel Ghazzawi before the formal signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Deal between the three countries was prepared keeping in mind the significance of the occasion.
(2026-08-13). Expert Explains the Real Danger Behind Trump's Midterm 'National Emergency' Threat. portside.org Expert Explains the Real Danger Behind Trump's Midterm 'National Emergency' Threat |
(2026-08-13). Employment and Labour calls for urgent action as unemployment crisis deepens. sanews.gov.za Employment and Labour calls for urgent action as unemployment crisis deepens | The Department of Employment and Labour has called for urgent and coordinated action to address South Africa's worsening employment crisis, following the release of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the second quarter of 2026. | The survey, released by Statistics South Africa on Tuesday, paints a challenging picture of the labour market, with the department warning that structural constraints, sluggish investment and low labour absorption capacity continue to limit employment opportunities. | In a statement on Wednesday, th…
(2026-08-13). 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?
(2026-08-13). Israel Justified Its Wars by Calling Enemies "Crazy." Now, the Warning Signs All Apply to Israel. theintercept.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on Sept. 15, 2025. Photo: Nathan Howard/POOL/AFP via Getty Images | In July 2020, Aluf Benn, the editor of the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, interviewed a 92-year-old retired Hebrew University professor named Yehezkel Dror. Benn described him as the "doyen of public policy experts in Israel." For his part, Dror fashioned himself after Herman Kahn, the American defense intellectual who made his name by "thinking the unthinkable" — how to fight a thermonuclear war. In 2005, Dror's work o…
(2026-08-13). Why MMRDA Needs Surbana Jurong to Develop Third Mumbai? ummid.com The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) should feel embarrassed that it has engaged a Singapore firm for crores of rupees to plan the Third Mumbai.
(2026-08-13). I Knew Them: Tim Carstairs and The Unfinished Work. ummid.com Remembering Tim Carstairs, who passed away on 6 January 2015, is not an exercise in nostalgia, it is a way of measuring the distance between the standards he helped shape and the realities we still face.
(2026-08-13). Is a Sunni military alliance really possible? strategic-culture.su An anti-Iran triangulation project ignores the divisions within the Sunni world itself. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The signing of…
(2026-08-13). Tennessee Plans Another Execution Despite Its Brutal Recent Mistakes. theintercept.com 
In early August, on the one-year anniversary of his father's death, Samson Childs invited his godfather out to eat at a Wingstop on Nashville's south side, not far from where his dad grew up. Hanging out with his godfather was a way for Childs to feel close to his father, Byron Black, who died at 69. "We talked and we cried and he gave me good memories — just old stories of my dad, him growing up, and how they stuck together," Childs said. | Black spent more than three decades on death row before he was killed by lethal injection on August 5, 2025, at Tennessee's Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. H…
(2026-08-13). Israeli settlers keep up siege of Palestinian homes despite army intervention. al-monitor.com The Israeli military said Wednesday it would send more troops to try to impose order on defiant settlers after failing to end their blockade of Palestinians' homes in the occupied West Bank. | The siege began on Sunday, when a group of settlers set up a makeshift tent near houses in the Palestinian village of Qusra, just south of Nablus, blocking essential supplies from entering.
(2026-08-13). PSG down Aston Villa to retain UEFA Super Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their status as Europe's top team as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday. | Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue netted either side of a debut goal for Villa teenager Brian Madjo in Salzburg as PSG defended the title they first won 12 months ago against another Premier League side, Tottenham Hotspur. | The Super Cup, which pits the winners of Europe's top club competition against the victorious side from the second-tier Europa League, was officiated by Somalian referee Omar Artan. | The 34-year-old referee unwittingly found h…
(2026-08-13). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-08-13). Afghanistan crush Ireland to clinch ODI series. tribune.com.pk 
Afghanistan produced a commanding batting performance to defeat Ireland by 42 runs in Belfast on Wednesday, taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match one-day international series with two matches remaining. | Put into bat, Afghanistan posted 343 for nine, powered by centuries from Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal. The pair shared a record 231-run partnership for the second wicket, setting up Afghanistan for a formidable total after Ireland removed Rahmanullah Gurbaz early. | Gurbaz, who had been Afghanistan's leading run-scorer in Monday's close contest, was dismissed in the second over. His early de…
(2026-08-13). Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Sign Joint Defence Deal. ummid.com In a major development in the Middle East which could also impact world geopolitics, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Friday August 07, 2026 signed a joint defence deal in the Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-13). China rejects U.S. criticism over missile test notification. ecns.cn China on Tuesday rejected accusations from the United States and other countries over its submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test conducted in July at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
(2026-08-13). The Socialist Electoral Project Still Hasn't Hit Its Ceiling. portside.org The Socialist Electoral Project Still Hasn't Hit Its Ceiling |
(2026-08-13). Is India's Indus Freeze a Warning for Every Shared River on Earth? moderndiplomacy.eu Can a Treaty Survive Once One Side Decides Trust Is Gone On May 15, 2026, an international tribunal in The Hague ruled that a dam India is building on the Chenab River exceeds storage limits set by a treaty India insists no longer binds it. India rejected the ruling within a day, just as it …
(2026-08-13). Marriage registration services expand to banks in China. ecns.cn China is expanding marriage registration services to new venues, with some regions now offering registration at banks, scenic spots and cultural events.
(2026-08-13). Hong Kong opens economic and trade office in Kuala Lumpur to boost ASEAN ties. ecns.cn Hong Kong officially opened its Economic and Trade Office (ETO) in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, strengthening ties with Malaysia and the broader ASEAN region.
(2026-08-13). Meta says it has taken down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as ban enforcement looms. tribune.com.pk 
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta said on Thursday it had taken down more than 750,000 accounts it suspected were held by Australians aged under 16 since a world-first ban on teen accounts, and promised more action in the face of possible regulatory intervention. | The company said it had deactivated 462,000 suspect Instagram accounts and 294,000 suspect Facebook accounts from just before the Australian social media ban went live in December to June, up from 331,000 Instagram accounts and 173,000 Facebook accounts it said it had removed by Ja…
(2026-08-13). America's Most Divisive Historian Gets a New Biography. portside.org America's Most Divisive Historian Gets a New Biography |
(2026-08-13). No report of Chinese nationals injured or killed in Colombia earthquake: FM. ecns.cn There has been no report of Chinese nationals injured or killed in Colombia earthquake, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-08-13). Solar eclipse carves Eiffel Tower's silhouette in Paris sky. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-13). Additional resources deployed for mine rescue mission in Rustenburg. sanews.gov.za
(2026-08-13). Zimbabwe's land reform enters a new chapter. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-13). Is Morocco being taken for a ride by Israel? strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-13). Cali, Pazífico (CEDEHUPA) Interview with Darnelly Rodriguez // Entrevista con Darnelly Rodriguez. afgj.org 
Entrevista por / Interview by David Escobar Photos by David Escobar Interview with human rights defender Darnelly Rodríguez on the current situation of the crisis caused by the earthquake in various regions of Colombia, and regarding the response of local and national governments to this crisis. How do you view the response of the city…
(2026-08-13). Colombia: The Earth Shook. We Dug. The Bells Toll // Colombia: La Tierra Tembló. Cavamos. Las Campanas Doblan. afgj.org 
Español abajo by David Escobar, Professor of Journalism at the University of Valle de Cauca, Cali, Colombia, and member of La Direkta Video Collective On August 10th, in the city of Cali, Colombia, I woke up to an earthquake so strong that for a few seconds the stairs in my house ceased to resemble stairs…
(2026-08-13). US senator demands answers on USS Abraham Lincoln's extended deployment. tribune.com.pk 
US Senator Richard Blumenthal on Wednesday demanded answers from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has remained at sea for more than 250 days. | "There have been widespread reports of shortages of basic supplies, water contamination, plumbing issues, deteriorating mental health, deck safety concerns, and disruptions in the mail system, which have caused many care packages en route to the ship to be lost in transit for months," Blumenthal, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, wrote in a letter. | Multiple U.S. sail…
(2026-08-12). Trump Claims the US Has 'Total Control' Over the Strait of Hormuz and May 'Keep It'. news.antiwar.com President Trump claimed on Wednesday that the US has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz and may "keep it" despite Iran continuing to demonstrate its control of the waterway and engaging in negotiations with Oman on its future. "The USA has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT! …
(2026-08-12). Headlines for August 12, 2026. democracynow.org Death Toll from Colombia Earthquake Tops 250 as Rescue Crews Scramble to Reach Survivors, Iran Nears Deal with Oman over Control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump Hid in Catering Truck to Sneak Off Air Force One Amid Alleged Threat from Iran, Former Ukrainian Prisoners Recount Torture and Sexual Abuse in Russian Jails, Minnesota Progressive Peggy Flanagan Wins Democratic Party Nomination for U.S. Senate Seat, David Crowley Tops Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin Democratic Gubernatorial Primary, Lindsey Graham's Sister Darline Advances to a Runoff in South Carolina Senate Race, Federal Judge Blocks U…
(2026-08-12). 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). Four Crew, Two Rescuers Killed in Red Sea Attack as US Strikes Ship Near Oman. moderndiplomacy.eu Four crew members were killed in an attack by Iran-backed Houthi forces on a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Tuesday, Yemen's transport ministry said. Two Yemeni rescuers were also killed when the vessel came under a second attack, according to Yemen's Coast Guard. Separately, the U.S. military said it struck a container …
(2026-08-12). Did Sensors On Iranian Drones Help Shoot Down F-15E. twz.com 
Iran used multiple drones to help target the U.S. Air Force
(2026-08-12). Iranian Official Denies There Have Been Talks Between the US and Iran on Extending MoU Ceasefire. news.antiwar.com An Iranian source speaking to Reuters has denied that the US and Iran had agreed to extend a 60-day ceasefire under the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, since the deal fell apart shortly after it was signed. The official was responding to a report from Turkey's Anadolu Agency, which cited Pakistani government sources who claimed that …
(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). Paper Tiger: the Failure of America's Trillion Dollar War Machine. scheerpost.com Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the United States spent $21 trillion on its military between 2001 and 2024 (in constant 2024 dollars), equal to the combined military spending of the next eighteen countries. Iran barely made that list at all, spending only 2% of …
(2026-08-12). Medical Academia Faces Continued Censorship Of Discussions On Gaza, Lebanon. scheerpost.com Ana Vracar, BreakThrough News. Health professionals face ongoing restrictions when presenting on Gaza and Lebanon in academic settings. With pro-Israel groups playing a significant role in promoting censorship. Since the start of the genocide in Gaza, health workers have been among the loudest voices exposing Israel's attacks on healthcare. Nurses, doctors, and other medics warned relentlessly …
(2026-08-12). Meet The Media And Militiamen Funded By 'Lebanese AIPAC Guy' Pushing Beirut Into Israel's Hands. scheerpost.com Wyatt Reed ∑ The Grayzone As the deadly Israeli occupation of Southern Lebanon continues, the fabulously wealthy banker-turned-"philanthropist" Antoun Sehnaoui has assembled a network of business and media operatives — and a fascist Christian goon squad — in Beirut and Washington dedicated to doing Israel's dirty work. In late July, Lebanese daily L'Orient Today exposed a wealthy banking …
(2026-08-12). Fresh call for Europe to back climate action rather than war. thecanary.co 
A new report by Allianz SE says that the pressing issue of climate breakdown could be set to cost Europe ‚Ǩ800 billion by 2030 — nearly the same as a pot of money for defence. Allianz is a criminal company investing massively in the genocide economy of so-called 'Israel'. However, the insurer's climate analysis has been […] | By
(2026-08-12). Gaza Tribunal Co-Chairs MP Jeremy Corbyn, Neve Gordon & Shahd Hammouri on U.K. Complicity in Genocide. democracynow.org 
From London, we revisit the Gaza Tribunal, an independent, nongovernmental inquiry into the United Kingdom's complicity in the Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. The tribunal, held nearly one year ago, was chaired by our three guests: former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, Israeli professor of human rights law Neve Gordon and Palestinian legal scholar Shahd Hammouri. Their new book is titled The Gaza Tribunal: Britain's Complicity in Genocide. We discuss the recent apology from Prime Minister Andy Burnham over the Labour Party's early support for Israel's assault on Gaza, the Uni…
(2026-08-12). Gaza Tribunal Co-Chairs Call for UK to End Its Complicity in Israel's Genocide. truthout.org From London, we revisit the Gaza Tribunal, an independent, nongovernmental inquiry into the United Kingdom's complicity in the Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. The tribunal, held nearly one year ago, was chaired by our three guests: former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, Israeli professor of human rights law Neve Gordon and Palestinian legal scholar Shahd Hammouri. Their new book is… |
(2026-08-12). Democracy Now! 2026-08-12 Wednesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! 2026-08-12 Wednesday: Headlines for August 12, 2026Gaza Tribunal Co-Chairs MP Jeremy Corbyn, Neve Gordon & Shahd Hammouri on U.K. Complicity in Genocide
(2026-08-12). Puerto Rican youth say: "We're coming back to Cuba" radiohc.cu Camila M. Ortiz Alvarado and María Cristina Lepuce Krauss are two young women from Puerto Rico who first came to Cuba as members of the Juan Rius Rivera Solidarity Brigade, and both are very clear that they will return because the experience and the welcome they received were well worth it.
(2026-08-12). Trump adds to long history of U.S. abuse of Cuba. strategic-culture.su By Jonathan NG | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | For over a century, U.S. officials have regarded Cuba as a plantation to exploit, rival…
(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). 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). Tra integrazione e sovranità : il difficile equilibrio del Messico di Sheinbaum. strategic-culture.su La dipendenza economica dagli Stati Uniti impedisce al Messico di scegliere una politica di rottura con Washington. Il governo di Claudia Sheinbaum cerca tuttavia di ampliare i propri margini di autonomia, diversificando le relazioni internazionali e difendendo Cuba dalle pressioni statunitensi. | Segue nostro Per ovvi motivi, la politica estera del Messico di Claudia Sheinbaum non puà≤ essere interpretata attraverso la consueta alter…
(2026-08-12). Santiago de Cuba evokes Fidel Castro's legacy of solidarity. radiohc.cu The enduring relevance of the solidarity and internationalist thought of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz was the focus of a meeting held in this city dedicated to exploring his legacy, as part of the commemorative activities for the centennial of his birth, on August 13th. | Sponsored by the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), the event brought together academics, historians, students, leaders, and foreign guests to discuss the vision of solidarity, cooperation, and unity among nations developed by the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution. | Filiberto Mourlot, a professor at the Facult…
(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). 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). Fighting for Cuba is fighting for the world. radiohc.cu The conviction that supporting Cuba means wanting a planet where peace and justice reign was reaffirmed on Wednesday by participants in the forum "Anti-Imperialist Tribune: Solidarity Is Not Blocked" of the 1st International Colloquium Fidel: Legacy and Future. | With the presence of Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (CCPCC) and President of the Republic, the plenary hall of the Havana Convention Center became the epicenter of solidarity. | U.S. activist Gloria La Riva, coordinator of the Hatuey Project, stated that the essence of this organization…
(2026-08-12). Autism and war: Gaza families grapple with destruction and loss. aljazeera.com Continuous bombing disrupts routines, causing sensory shocks and behavioural relapses in Gaza's autistic children.
(2026-08-12). "We never know if we will return safely" : West Bank students speak out against the war on education. thecanary.co 
Students in the West Bank have become "desensitised" to what Israeli occupation forces have made routine: checkpoints, incursions, intimidation and violence. But what they endure is far from normal. It's a systematic campaign of disruption and dismantlement. Shams, a 24-year-old journalism and media graduate from Birzeit University, says fear is woven into their everyday life. […] | By
(2026-08-12). Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill at Least One Palestinian, Wound Several Others. news.antiwar.com Israeli attacks in Gaza on Wednesday killed at least one Palestinian and injured several others as the IDF continues its constant violations of the October 2025 ceasefire deal, despite President Trump and the so-called "Board of Peace" announcing that Hamas agreed to a disarmament deal. Al Jazeera reported that an Israeli airstrike targeted a three-wheeled …
(2026-08-12). Venezuela: Humanitarian Aid and Rescue Teams to Assist Colombia Following Earthquake. orinocotribune.com The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, announced the immediate activation of a comprehensive assistance plan to provide support to the people of Colombia following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the neighboring country on Monday, August 10. The measure is aimed at sending direct technical and humanitarian support to the most affected areas. | The acting president coordinated the logistics necessary to deploy qualified personnel on aid missions shortly after the earthquake. | "Early this morning, I gave the instruction to organize humanitarian aid to send to Colombia, as well as the Simón Bo…
(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). Settlers use water to ethnically cleanse the occupied West Bank. thecanary.co 
Israeli settlers were filmed deliberately emptying vital water tanks in the Palestinian herding community of Ein al-Hilweh in the northern Jordan Valley. Ein al-Hilweh freshwater spring had been used by the farmers and Bedouin shepherds of the village for generations. But in 2019, illegal 'Israeli' colonists from the nearby Maskiyot settlement, with the help of […] | By
(2026-08-12). 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). Lebanon ends executions: Where does the death penalty still exist in 2026? aljazeera.com Three-quarters of the world has abolished the death penalty in law or in practice, according to Amnesty International.
(2026-08-12). America Itself Has Become Anti-American. scheerpost.com Blake Fleetwood ScheerPost Pundits are fear-mongering that Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan victory is the clearest sign yet that his party's old establishment is under a threatening siege. "In the words of Muhammad Ali, 'We shook up the world,'" El-Sayed proclaimed after the results were in. What the pundits are missing is that almost everything in …
(2026-08-12). One year on, our nation's capital is still under military occupation. peoplesworld.org 
A year ago this week, National Guard troops rolled into Washington under orders from Donald Trump, who invoked crime rates that were actually at 30-year lows to justify putting soldiers on street corners in the capital of a country that has historically refused military rule at home. Twelve months later, the "temporary" deployment has become …
(2026-08-12). Europe's summer is a preview of what's coming. mronline.org 
Every year, we are told the latest summer of climate disaster will finally be a wake-up call.
(2026-08-12). Hunger strike against inhumane conditions, forced labor and torture in Ukrainian prisons. wsws.org The horrific conditions in Ukrainian prisons, which resemble those in concentration camps, underscore the urgency of the fight for the freedom of Bogdan Syrotiuk, and all other political prisoners.
(2026-08-12). MEC says women's fight for dignity remains unfinished. sanews.gov.za MEC says women's fight for dignity remains unfinished | The struggle for South African women's freedom stretches far beyond the historic 1956 march to the Union Buildings, with the story of Sarah Baartman offering a stark reminder of the colonial violence and dehumanisation from which women had to be liberated, Eastern Cape MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Nonkqubela Pieters says. | Speaking at the Eastern Cape leg of the Milestones of Freedom programme during Women's Month, Pieters placed Baartman's story at the centre of the country's long journey towards women's emancipation, arg…
(2026-08-12). US depleting its inventory in war with Iran — Mearsheimer. infobrics.org The war has been extremely costly for the Americans.
(2026-08-12). Student protests against the far-right in Australia: The fight against One Nation is a fight against the Labor government and capitalism! wsws.org The rise of the far-right One Nation party is the result above all of the pro-business policies of Labor and the union bureaucracy and can only be fought by building a socialist movement of the working class.
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2012-08-26). PTI cannot distance itself from worker who attacked security forces: Talal Chaudhry. tribune.com.pk 
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership could not distance itself from a party worker who attacked security forces, arguing that political leaders had a responsibility to examine how their supporters were "trained" and what ideas had been instilled in their minds. | The worker being referred to was identified as Muhammad Hussain, who allegedly opened fire on security forces on Mall Road in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, injuring a patrolling officer before he was killed in retaliatory firing, according to police. | The Rawalpindi police said Hussain bel…
(2026-08-09). Global Left Midweek — August 12, 2026. portside.org Global Left Midweek — August 12, 2026 |
(2026-08-11). EconoScope | Powering AI era: Why China is betting on nuclear energy. ecns.cn The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving a new wave of electricity demand, putting nuclear power back in the spotlight.
(2026-08-12). Trump cuts childhood vaccine schedule and turns the Justice Department on states that require shots. wsws.org The order writes into national policy the schedule Kennedy's purged advisory committee produced, and turns federal litigation and funding against the five states that still require immunization for school entry.
(2026-08-12). 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). Rep. Lauren Boebert's Son Charged With 3 Counts Of Sexual Exploitation Of A Child. newsone.com 
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(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). Polling booths open in Cook Islands election. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Tiana Haxton of RNZ Pacific Polling is open in the Cook Islands where 11,000 registered voters will elect their leaders for the next four years. Voting stations opened at 9am on Wednesday morning, Cook Islands time (7am Thursday NZT) and will close at 6pm. There are 24 constituencies, 10 on the main island of…
(2026-08-12). Sussex County's Georgetown council votes in favor of starting repeal process to cottage housing zoning code. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? More than eight months after a residential zoning amendment was passed, the Georgetown Town Council is going back to the drawing board. The council on Monday voted in favor of starting the repeal process for Under the ordinance, which was adopted in December, the town's zoning regul…
(2026-08-12). Farage's £5m gift scandal reported to the police. thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage has faced significant scrutiny over the £5m 'gift' he received from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne in 2024. This payment is proving to be a problem, because Farage failed to declare it; all despite knowing MPs have to declare potentially relevant gifts and donations from the 12 months before they enter Parliament. Now, the […] | By
(2026-08-12). The sentencing of Bogdan Syrotiuk and the fraud of the "war for democracy" in Ukraine. wsws.org Not one major Western news outlet has reported the 15-year sentence against the Ukrainian antiwar socialist.
(2026-08-12). Neo-Nazi-Led Units Earn "E-Points" for Kill Videos that Train a CIA-Seeded AI Weapons Lab. covertactionmagazine.com Perverse system represents a 21st century high-tech version of Robert S. McNamara's infamous body count that led to so many atrocities during the Vietnam War The Ukrainian government operates an "Amazon for the military," called Brave1 Market, that awards military units "e-points" for uploading videos generated by drone strikes. In return, military units—including the 3rd …
(2026-08-12). U.S. Must Fuse Missile Warning And Defense To Defeat Future Threats: SPACECOM Deputy Commander. twz.com 
The U.S. needs to change the way it tracks and defends against future missile threats, the "Historically, if you start from the high end here, missile defense and missile warning were operating o…
(2026-08-12). Congress Has A Responsibility To Reverse Water Crisis It Caused In Puerto Rico. popularresistance.org The air in Puerto Rico is thick with the vibrant, unmistakable rhythm of life. Parrots cut bright streaks across the sky from roof to roof, and iguanas bask lazily on the grass. But the more telling sounds of daily life are the water trucks lumbering through neighborhoods‚Äâ—‚Äâor the hollow, dry hiss of household pipes when the taps give out yet again. | Nearly nine years after Hurricane Maria tore through the island, a dangerous myth persists: that Puerto Rico's ongoing humanitarian crisis is a failure of local resilience or an unavoidable consequence of climate change. T…
(2026-08-12). How Educational Props Support Creative and Visual Industries. moguldom.com Nowadays, in most homes, you will find a 4K television screen that has ultra-high-definition capabilities. The audience notices everything. They pause the screen to hunt for Easter eggs or mistakes. A single out-of-place detail can completely break the immersion of a scene. A doctor's clinic or a detective's office needs a setting with a realistic …
(2026-08-12). 'Islamic NATO' already showing cracks? Houthi missile hit ship in Bab al-Mandeb, Pakistanis killed. hindustantimes.com Fresh tensions are rising in the Red Sea after a vessel was reportedly struck by a projectile off Yemen's Al Mokha coast. Yemeni officials have blamed the Houthis, while reports say three crew members were killed. The Houthis have not claimed responsibility, as maritime attacks threaten to further escalate the Saudi-Yemen conflict.
(2026-08-12). 'Protect our Christian heritage': Italian and Danish PMs rally Europe against mass migration. strategic-culture.su By Tamás ORBàÅN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Italy's conservative prime minister and Denmark's centre-left leader said tighter…
(2026-08-12). The Energy Crisis Could Impact Philippine Foreign Policy without Toppling the Government. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer A crisis of energy production, availability, and pricing in the Philippines will not amount to a mere economic disruption. In a country where electricity prices affect household well-being, industry profitability, and governmental commitment, shortages, rising prices, and blackouts serve as a kind of political stress test. Their impact comes from the …
(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). Arkansas Trooper Slams And Punches Black Teen While Arresting Her Over Her 'Attitude'. newsone.com 
(2026-08-12). FII10 Riyadh: How Saudi Arabia Is Turning Investment Into a Global Power Strategy. thinktank.pk Riyadh is preparing to host one of the most significant editions yet of the Future Investment Initiative as Saudi Arabia seeks to transform its economic ambitions into a lasting global legacy. The tenth edition of the Future Investment Initiative, known as FII10, will take place from October 26 to 29, 2026, at the King Abdulaziz …
(2026-08-12). Zambia's president rallies for second term ahead of election. aljazeera.com Zambia's president rallies for second term ahead of election…
(2026-08-12). Trump Ordered to Release Billions in Climate Grants Meant for Black Communities. capitalbnews.org 
Dominika Parry never stopped fighting for Jackson, Mississippi, residents even after the Trump administration terminated a multibillion-dollar program last year meant to help the Black city still reeling from a water crisis. For years, if water did flow out of Black households' faucets in Jackson at all, it was often brown. It left elders and …
(2026-08-12). Pentagon says it killed at least 150 Yemeni civilians in strikes. responsiblestatecraft.org The Pentagon acknowledged for the first time that U.S. military operations killed Yemeni civilians last year, in an
(2026-08-12). Holy Quran verse viral after El-Sayed wins Michigan US Senate Primary. ummid.com A Holy Quran verse is viral after Dr Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Democratic Primary for US Senate in a close contest Wednesday August 05, 2026.
(2026-08-12). How Ukraine Is Now Targeting the Russian Economy. bylinetimes.com In the last month, Ukraine has set its sights on a new target in Russia, a business by the name of Wildberries. This company is an e-commerce giant, the largest of its kind in Russia, with a market share of almost half of all online retail. At the heart of its business is a network of massive warehouse facilities. When the warehouses burn in the aftermath of Ukrainian drone strikes the There are many valid reasons behind why Wildberries became a focus of Ukraine long-range drone warfare, alongside the c…
(2026-08-12). Nigel Farage Reported to Met Police Over Alleged Misconduct in Public Office. bylinetimes.com Nigel Farage has been reported to the Metropolitan Police over allegations of misconduct in public office, after failing to declare a £5 million "gift" from a crypto billionaire. | Leading democracy groups Unlock Democracy and Compassion in Politics wrote to the Metropolitan Police Commissioner calling for the force to "investigate whether Nigel Farage MP may have committed the offence of misconduct in public office" for failing to disclose the money he received from Christopher Harborne, shortly before he announced he was running for Parliament in 2024. | The groups are demanding the Met Police investig…
(2026-08-12). An assessment of the decade of socialist revolution and the tasks of the Socialist Equality Party. wsws.org We are publishing here the opening report to the Ninth Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US), given by David North, the national chairman of the SEP. The congress was held from August 2 to August 7, 2026.
(2026-08-12). Trump Admin Ends Anti-Corruption Rule Requiring Shell Companies Report Ownership. truthout.org The Trump administration has finalized a rule that will allow shell companies and other questionable entities to conceal their ownership from federal investigators, in a move that critics say will only further facilitate corruption in the U.S. The Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced on Tuesday that it is ending the regulation that requires companies to… |
(2026-08-12). Taiwan's Foxconn reports 35 percent rise in profit on AI demand. aljazeera.com World's largest contract electronics maker forecasts strong growth in 2026 amid AI boom.
(2026-08-12). Momo and the Time Thieves Review — Kids' Fantasy Jaunt Sticks the Boot Into Capitalism. portside.org Momo and the Time Thieves Review — Kids' Fantasy Jaunt Sticks the Boot Into Capitalism |
(2026-08-12). Government 'community power' hypocrisy exposed over Brick Lane data centre. thecanary.co 
Brick Lane — One supposed fundamental political message has resonated through the entire 'Burnhamism' transition. It's been repeated endlessly that this government's core mission is to devolve power to "every postcode". In keeping with that message, local government and housing minster Angela Rayner shared online: We're putting powers in the hands of communities to crackdown […] | By
(2026-08-12). Titian and the crisis of Renaissance humanism. peoplesworld.org 
The 450th anniversary of Titian's death on 27 August 1576 is a good opportunity to revisit the Venetian master—an artist whose long career coincides with and sheds light on the early capitalist era. Titian's seventy-year creative life spanned nearly three-quarters of the sixteenth century, a time of profound social transformation. Titian's art bears witness to …
(2026-08-12). D.C. Under Siege: One Year of Military Occupation. scheerpost.com Olivia DiNucci One year ago, the Trump administration brought 800 National Guard troops to occupy the streets of Washington, D.C., part of the "Safe and Beautiful Task Force." There are now approximately 5,000 troops from 15 states deployed here, with some officially moved in and set to stay through 2029. This does not include the …
(2026-08-11). Guangdong power load hits record high amid prolonged heatwave. ecns.cn Guangdong Province's power load reached a record 175.7 million kilowatts at 1: 47 p.m. on Tuesday, the fourth time this year that the provincial grid has set a new high, according to Guangdong Power Grid under China Southern Power Grid (CSG).
(2026-08-12). Why Are The So-Called 'Friends' Of Nolan Wells Running To Black Conservative Brandon Tatum For Defense? [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Officer Tate Show / Screenshot | The so-called "friends" who traveled with Nolan Wells on a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island, only to return without him, continue to make interesting decisions in their quest to bring public perception to their side, as many people continue to suspect that they had a hand in the teen's death, or, at the very least, that their negligence contributed to it. | We already talked about how three of Wells' traveling companions were
(2026-08-12). Colombia earthquake death toll hits 254, with thousands left homeless. geo.tv Rescuers search for survivors at the site of a collapsed building, following an earthquake, in Pereira, Colombia, August 11, 2026. — ReutersPereira records 101 deaths, while 95 people killed in Cali.Rescuers search rubble using cranes, excavators and their bare hands.Nearly 100…
(2026-08-12). Joe Biden Should Be Dying Of Cancer In The Hague. thealtworld.com Joe Biden's cancer is moving into the advanced stages, according to the former president's son Hunter. | AP "Former U.S. President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues, his son Hunter said in an interview. | "In a wide-ranging interview with the BBC broadcast late on Friday, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch. | "'The cancer h…
(2026-08-12). Ukrainian Drone Commander Says US and NATO Funding Needed To Escalate Drone War in Crimea. news.antiwar.com On Monday, Maj. Robert "Magyar" Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, was profiled by Hannah Arhirova in The Associated Press. While Brovdi emphasized the strategic importance of conducting deep drone strikes within Russia, this summer he has been focused closer to home. Since June, Brovdi has been tasked with waging an escalated drone offensive …
(2026-08-12). Ambassador AKAMATSU Shuichi Puts People at the Heart of Japan-Pakistan Cooperation. thinktank.pk In an increasingly competitive global environment, nations are discovering that their greatest long-term asset is not infrastructure alone, but the people who can build, manage and transform institutions. Japan's latest contribution to Pakistan reflects precisely this philosophy. The Government of Japan has extended grant aid worth •350 million (350 million Japanese Yen) for the implementation …
(2026-08-12). 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). Russia appoints former CJI DY Chandrachud as arbitrator for legal battle with Ukrainian bank. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Russia has appointed former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud as its arbitrator in an investment treaty dispute brought by Ukrainian state-owned bank Oschadbank. | The case is attributed to the war between Russia and Ukraine and the claimed impact of military operations on the bank's operations.The case is being heard under the 1998 Russia-Ukraine bilateral investment treaty. Oschadbank's claim is reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars. | Three-member tribunal | The arbitration panel will have three members. Dyala Jimenez, a Costa Rican arbitrator and former trade minister, wil…
(2026-08-12). South Philly's youth dragon boat team heads to world championships in Taiwan. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? On a recent afternoon, the sun glints off the Schuylkill River as Discovery Pathways Youth Dragon Boat Team glides through the water, paddles cutting through the thick, humid air while they push off from the deck. | "Whose boat?" yells Thao Oo, 18, from the bow. | "Our boat!" respond the other nine paddlers. | The team of teenagers from low-income, predominantly immigrant and refugee families focuses on technique and rhythm during one of their final practices before they fly…
(2026-08-12). ICE funding approved by Susan Collins and Trump GOP to deliver electric shock gloves to agents nationwide. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on As Mainers continue to target Sen.
(2026-08-12). Mike Lindell Revives Election Fraud Rhetoric After Losing MN GOP Primary. truthout.org Republican gubernatorial candidate and former "My Pillow" CEO Mike Lindell is refusing to concede his loss in the GOP primary for Minnesota governor, despite having lost by a wide margin to Speaker of the State House of Representatives Lisa Demuth (R). As of 9 am Central Time, Demuth had received 43.4 percent of the vote, winning the race with plurality support. Lindell secured only 32.5… |
(2026-08-12). Clacton by-election: Farage may win the town, but can he win the country? aljazeera.com Reform UK leader is set to claim victory over the seaside town that adores him, but the party's popularity is in doubt.
(2026-08-12). Francesca Hong's Loss in Wisconsin is a Win for AI Data Centers — for Now. theintercept.com 
(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). 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). Trump says his decoy plane faced 'greater risk' in secret flight change. aljazeera.com The swap, which happened after the NATO summit on July 8, wasn't disclosed until this week.
(2026-08-12). Nigel Farage promises to bollock Zia Yusuf over 'traitor' X post. thecanary.co 
In the wake of Ann Widdecombe's alleged murder, Reform UK members complained that they were being unfairly criticised by politicians and journalists. According to them, the level of intense criticism they receive is beyond the pale and puts them at risk of violence. While it's certainly the case that UK political discourse has become increasingly […] | By
(2026-08-12). Another Blow against Pax Americana. fpif.org Remember that photo from Donald Trump's first overseas trip as a president back in 2017? | The new president was in Riyadh. Instead of going to Europe or Japan or Canada, Trump was making his first presidential trip to Saudi Arabia. And there he was, at the opening of a new World Center for Countering Extremist Thought, flashing his trademark smirk as he put his hands on
(2026-08-12). Reform councillor blasts educator for using Zimbabwe flag as prop. thecanary.co 
In the UK, councillors are supposed to support local people. However, Reform councillor Joe Standen seems to think his job is to attack and make fun of residents who are doing what they can to educate the city's youth. The X post below reads: Reform UK's Joe Standen has taken to his Facebook to call […] | By
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2026-08-11). Shanghai pilots AI-powered weight management program for children. ecns.cn Shanghai is piloting a new approach to weight management for children and adolescents, combining artificial intelligence, targeted health education and multidisciplinary medical care.
(2026-08-12). 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). 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). HIROSHIMA 81: The looming risk of nuclear disaster. mronline.org 
Despite the heroic struggle of the people of Hiroshima, 81 years ago today, and of Nagasaki, the horrors of 1945 have too often been forgotten or ignored, says Peter Kuznick.
(2026-08-12). At UN Security Council, Officials Say Israeli Settler Violence Has Brought West Bank to 'Breaking Point'. scheerpost.com Julia Conley Common Dreams Home demolitions by Israeli forces; attacks on healthcare infrastructure, homes, and schools; mass displacement of Palestinians; and the expansion of illegal settlements across the West Bank have brought the occupied Palestinian territory to "the breaking point," said a top humanitarian official at the United Nations Security Council Tuesday, calling for a "coordinated international effort" to end the violent Israeli occupation. …
(2026-08-12). They're Making Record Profits, But Oil Companies Still Won't 'Drill, Baby, Drill'. progressivehub.net AUSTIN CORONA | GRIST…
(2026-08-12). 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). Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University alleging discrimination. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) – A group of current and former Palestinian students and staff have sued Columbia University, alleging discriminatory treatment by the school against its Palestinian community since late 2023, according to a court filing in New York.• The lawsuit said the university failed to protect its Palestinian members from harassment and targeted them through what it cast as "unfair and biased disciplinary hearings."
(2026-08-11). Property service supermarket in Northeast China offers tailored services for communities. ecns.cn A "property service supermarket" in Changchun, Jilin Province, has brought more flexible property services to 39 old residential communities covering 245 buildings.
(2026-08-12). Green Party slams Labour's 'energy guzzling' data centre decision. thecanary.co 
On 7 August, we reported that Labour was forcing an unwanted data centre on the people of Brick Lane. Now, the Green Party has described the plan as follows: Why has Andy Burnham's Labour approved a water and energy guzzling data centre in Brick Lane when: üè Ô∏è 30,000 people in Tower Hamlets are currently awaiting […] | By
(2026-08-12). Texas ICE Jail Has Held Migrant Kids 5 Times Longer Than Legally Allowed. truthout.org Earlier this year, a 16-year-old student at a Los Angeles high school was looking forward to starting his junior year, where he planned to try out for the school's varsity tennis team. His parents were both college psychology professors. But in April, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested the family, who immigrated from Iran more than a decade ago, after U.S. |
(2026-08-12). 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). As US weaponry runs out, "Iranians proved remarkably resilient and adept" at rebuilding after strikes: NYT. thecanary.co 
Iran has proved "remarkably resilient and adept" at rebuilding after US strikes since the April ceasefire, according to Eric Schmitt of The New York Times, a damning indictment of US military overreach as its weaponry runs out. On the NYT podcast The Daily, national security correspondent Eric Schmitt said that after the April ceasefire, Pete […] | By
(2026-08-12). The problem with Liberalism. mronline.org 
A philosophy of contradictions.
(2026-08-12). Midterm Madness: Bernie Saw This Coming. levernews.com 
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(2026-08-12). Putin's FSB caught every one Zelensky sent to blow up Russian fuel sites? Major blow to Kyiv intel. hindustantimes.com Russia says its security agencies have thwarted dozens of alleged Ukrainian sabotage and terrorism plots in 2026, including attacks targeting transport, fuel and energy infrastructure. Russian officials claim 66 bombings and arson attacks were prevented and 150 people detained, while accusing Ukrainian security services of recruiting Russian citizens and using upgraded drones.
(2026-08-12). Vietnam's Strategic Balancing Act: How It Navigates US-China Rivalry. moderndiplomacy.eu Vietnam is considered one of the few countries that have successfully maintained a balance between the competition for influence between the US and China in Southeast Asia. This success stems from upgrading relations with the US to a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership" and agreeing to build a "Community of Shared Future" with China in 2023. Regional …
(2026-08-12). How ICE Subcontracts Its Anti-Immigrant Terror To Local Police. popularresistance.org A new study, "Agents of Chaos and Cruelty," has been released by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in the aftermath of the recent killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas and Joan Durán Guerrero in Maine. This new report details the racial profiling, threats, and excessive force in ICE's operations during Trump's second term as president. | The authors found a pattern of misconduct in state after state, in both cities with massive enforcement surges like Minneapolis and in communities that never saw significant federal law enforcement deployment.
(2026-08-12). The Fight Against Flock Cameras Is Just the Beginning. otherwords.org Government surveillance isn't new, but new wide-ranging technologies that can detect our faces and track our movements are making it more ubiquitous. While the tools have changed, the purpose remains the same: to chill independent thought, free speech, and dissent, bringing our country closer to 1984. | Millions of Americans are being watched as the U.S. ramps up mass surveillance with help from AI,
(2026-08-12). USDA Secretary Rollins says she is proud to have kicked children off food stamps. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-08-12). Forget the Dollar: Brazil, China, Russia, and India Accelerate Testing of the BRICS System to Challenge SWIFT, Reduce US Influence. infobrics.org Dispute over international payments gains strength in BRICS, with tests of own platforms, pressure from the United States, and the search for more transactions in national currencies among countries trying to reduce risks linked to the dollar and Western financial infrastructure…
(2026-08-12). Die BND-Reform als Kriegsgrund. Wie gefà§hrlich sind die Plà§ne zur Ausweitung der Befugnisse der deutschen Nachrichtendienste? strategic-culture.su Die deutschen Geheimdienste sollen mehr Befugnisse erhalten. Mit dieser Forderung traten fast zeitgleich der CSU-Landesgruppenchef Alexander Dobrindt und der Vorsitzende des Parlamentarischen Kontrollgremiums des Bundestages, Marc Henrichmann, an die àñffentlichkeit. Das Bundeskabinett will die Reform der Nachrichtendienste schon heute am Mittwoch auf den Weg bringen. | Diese Nachricht schlug hohe Wellen und là∂ste in Russland eine sofortige Reaktion aus. In den russischen Medien konzentrierte man sich vor allem auf die àÑuàüerungen von Henrichmann, da Dobrindt àºber eine Erweiterung…
(2026-08-12). 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). "She Seems So Normal to Me" : Cassandra Neyenesch on Writing a Woman on the Verge. publicbooks.org "I had never seen a narrative about an older woman and a younger man that was just a real relationship where they love talking to each other."
(2026-08-12). 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). Rybakina defeats Osaka, advances to Canadian Open semifinals to play Gauff. aljazeera.com Elena Rybakina stages a huge comeback to beat Naomi Osaka and will now play Coco Gauff for a place in the final.
(2026-08-12). After 30 years of cultural revival, the Siraya reclaim their Indigenous status in Taiwan. globalvoices.org It has taken more than 30 years for the Siraya to rediscover and revive their language and cultureOriginally published on Siraya activist Cheng-hiong Talavan led the younger generation in singing an ancient Siraya song. Screenshot from This post is part of Global Voices' August 2026 Spotlight s…
(2026-08-12). SA's SADC Chairpersonship to prioritise economic growth, job creation. sanews.gov.za SA's SADC Chairpersonship to prioritise economic growth, job creation | South Africa has outlined its main priorities for its Chairpersonship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), with a strong emphasis on driving economic growth and job creation, while strengthening peace and regional stability. | International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says the priorities are informed by the region's growing young population and the need for SADC economies to create opportunities at a pace that matches demographic growth. | Speaking at the SADC Council of Ministers meeting in Durban on Wed…
(2026-08-12). Our Wars on Each Other and our War on the Planet. juancole.com (
(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). First Came Flock Cameras; Now Local Cops Want Autonomous Drones. popularresistance.org Police in cities across the U.S. are rolling out a pro-drone PR blitz as hundreds of local police departments prepare to deploy autonomous, AI-driven surveillance drones. The drones are capable of following a single vehicle across an entire city, capturing footage through apartment windows, and generally recording daily life from the sky without being noticed. | As of February, more than 1,000 law enforcement and public safety agencies had received waivers from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate autonomous surveillance drones as part of so-called "drone-as-first-responder" (DFR) programs, accord…
(2026-08-12). 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.
(2026-08-12). Mental Health Resources for Veterans and Families. moguldom.com Around one in three people diagnosed with mesothelioma in the United States each year have a history of military service. The exposure of those serving in the armed forces can be attributed to the military's use of asbestos in Marine and Navy equipment in the 1930s to 1990s. The use of asbestos during this period …
(2026-08-12). 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). Workers' Rights Are Plummeting Under Trump — and the World Is Taking Notice. otherwords.org For generations, the United States has been a global advocate for freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. Today, however, the world is calling on the United States to uphold those same principles at home. | This summer, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), representing over 200 million workers through 340 national affiliates in 169 countries, ranked the United States among countries with "systemic violations of worker rights." | The
(2026-08-12). Beyond Non-Alignment: Ethiopia, BRICS, and the Politics of Distributed Dependency. infobrics.org Ethiopia's accession to BRICS on 1 January 2024 was widely interpreted as a diplomatic pivot toward a more multipolar international order…
(2026-08-12). UEFA approves new rules meant to increase playing time. thecanary.co 
Roberto Rosetti, Chairman of the UEFA Referees Committee, has unveiled a series of new amendments for the upcoming season of European competitions, including the Champions League. These changes aim to reduce time-wasting, increase actual playing time, and simplify the use of VAR. According to the German news agency, Rosetti stated that UEFA will take a […] | By
(2026-08-12). 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). Wikipedia Co-Founder Says Encyclopedia 'Compromised' by CIA. orinocotribune.com Larry Sanger accused the CIA and it's allies of editing articles for years to spread propaganda | Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger accused the CIA and corporate actors of editing the online encyclopedia to serve state and institutional interests during an interview with the German daily Berliner Zeitung "I believe Wikipedia is already compromised," Sanger said. | He added that the platform was identified early as a prop…
(2026-08-12). Pentagon Admits US Killed 150+ Yemeni Civilians in Airstrikes in 2025. truthout.org An internal review conducted by the US Department of Defense found that US airstrikes in Yemen last year killed and wounded hundreds of civilians. As reported by The Washington Post on Tuesday, the Pentagon review estimated that US strikes killed more than 150 Yemeni civilians while wounding nearly 250 others. The strikes were carried out as part of an operation authorized by President… |
(2026-08-12). Seven Dancers Proving L.A.'s Burlesque Scene Is the Best in the World. lataco.com In a city where younger generations aren't necessarily going out, drinking, or dancing the way they used to, burlesque quietly continues to thrive.
(2026-08-12). Social Security workers: Bad situation turned worse under Trump. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Closed offices. Short staffing. Long drives to get service. Even longer waits in lines. And interminable delays in having your case decided—as the boss tries to push your clients onto computerized responses that are sometimes flat-out wrong. Welcome to the world of Social Security staffers, where for the last 15 years, with one short exception …
(2026-08-12). The Strait of Fire: How Hormuz is destabilizing the oil monarchies. strategic-culture.su With Iran demanding yuan for passage, the Gulf's financial model is on fire. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Everyone, stop — thi…
(2026-08-12). Israeli government accused of complicity as settlers demolish Jericho homes. aljazeera.com Israeli settlers demolish homes in village, leaving rubble and fear among displaced Palestinian families in Jericho.
(2026-08-12). How Yogi Govt in UP Turned Taxpayers' Money into Political PR Machine. ummid.com The Uttar Pradesh government's reported expenditure of ‚Çπ6,811.94 crore on advertisements over eight years is not merely a financial statistic it is a stark indictment of misplaced priorities and the growing use of public money for political image-building.
(2026-08-12). Weapons Maker Was Paid $533M in Taxpayer Funds to Produce Shells. It Made None. truthout.org A robot was on fire. Again. It was the summer of 2024, and the cutting-edge robots inside General Dynamics' sweltering artillery factory near Dallas were catching fire with startling regularity, according to four former workers there. This wasn't ideal, as the plant was supposed to be churning out urgently needed artillery shells for Ukraine. The robots, giant metal arms with clamps for hands… |
(2026-08-12). Republicans install anti-worker majority on NLRB. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate voted 51-47, along party lines, to confirm James Macy and reconfirm David Prouty to the National Labor Relations Board. The move hands MAGA a 3-1 majority and clears the way for the capitalist class to dismantle several key pro-worker rulings issued by the NLRB during the Biden administration. Macy, a Republican …
(2026-08-11). Trump administration lifts curbs on TikTok use on U.S. government devices. ecns.cn The Trump administration has lifted restrictions on the use of TikTok on federal government devices, saying the short-video app no longer poses a national security threat following the restructuring of its U.S. operations.
(2026-08-12). Op-Ed]: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Announces Her Resignation, But Did She Even Like Her Job? newsone.com 
Source: Eric Lee / Getty | Welp, another prominent member of the Trump administration is on her way out. And before you go trying to collect your winnings for bets you placed that U.S. Attorney
(2026-08-12). Controversy in Colombia over refusal to allow foreign search and rescue teams. colombiareports.com The government of President Abelardo de la Espriella has been criticized over its refusal to accept foreign search and rescue workers in the crucial hours after Monday's earthquake. One of the first to raise the alarm was China's ambassador to Bogota, Zhu Jingyang, who called on the government on Tuesday to "release the name of …
(2026-08-12). El Tigre, Ceuta, and the Illusion of a Unified Right. moderndiplomacy.eu On 7 August, Abelardo de la Espriella — a Colombian-Italian-American lawyer nicknamed "El Tigre," whom Donald Trump had called a future "great president" months before a single vote was cast — was sworn in as Colombia's president not in Bogotá's Plaza de Bolívar, where every inauguration since 1958 has been held, but behind an 11,000-troop …
(2026-08-12). 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). America's Peace Deals Need an Economic Doctrine. moderndiplomacy.eu America's foreign policy, is markedly robust in its deal-making energy. Since January of last year, the second Trump administration has charged forward to bring rivals to the diplomatic table, organize peace processes, and find resolutions to many of the world's longest-running conflicts. The many deals are driven by special envoys and often incorporate promises of …
(2026-08-12). Censorship in LA School District Could Become National Norm, Educators Warn. truthout.org Teachers in the second-largest school district in the nation have had to remove Black Lives Matter, Land Back, and Palestinian flags from their classrooms as part of so-called corrective actions taken following a complaint alleging discrimination. The changes occurred at Downtown Magnets High School in Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The district has over half a million students and 1… |