(2026-08-08). US expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in defense pact. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland and Timour AzhariWASHINGTON/RIYADH, Aug 7 (Reuters) – A U.S. official on Fridayreported progress between Iran and Oman that could soon reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially restoring oil exports that have been disrupted by the five-month-old U.S. war with Iran.The U.S. official, who declined to be identified, said Washington anticipated an agreement soon between the two countries, which sit on either side of the strait, so that normal oil traffic could resume.
(2026-08-08). US official: We expect a deal soon between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Progress is being made between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz and "we expect a deal soon," a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday.Once a deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the United States will lift its blockade of Iranian ports, the official said."There is progress between Oman and Iran on the Strait, and we expect a deal soon," the official said. "Once the deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the United States will lift the blockade of Iranian ports."
(2026-08-08). Factbox-What is the Patriot missile system and why are supplies depleted worldwide? al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) – First used in the 1991 Gulf War, the U.S. Patriot air defense system has seen demand spike sharply this year, with supplies of interceptor missiles depleted by Ukraine's war against the Russian invasion and the widening war in the Middle East.Ukraine is urgently seeking more Patriot interceptors to defend against a nightly barrage of Russian ballistic missile strikes. But the Iran war has drained arsenals in the U.S. and the Gulf, and some European countries are holding onto missiles they may need for their own defense.
(2026-08-08). Lebanon, Israel agree shortlist of countries that could send troops to verify Hezbollah disarmament. al-monitor.com By Maya GebeilyBEIRUT, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Lebanon and Israel have agreed a shortlist of countries that could send troops to verify the disarmament of Hezbollah under a U.S.-brokered agreement, a Lebanese official said on Friday, with the United States due to pick countries from the list.The official declined to identify any of the countries on the shortlist or say how many there were. Another Lebanese official and two foreign diplomats have previously told Reuters that Israel and the United States had vetoed France.
(2026-08-08). Australia's Plan To Adopt Definitions Of Racism Would Enforce Zionism. popularresistance.org Australia is currently holding a Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion to make recommendations in response to the attack on the December 2025 Chabad Hannukah by the Sea event, which resulted in the murder of 15 people. The hearings so far have been dominated by people whose 'lived experience' of antisemitism is based on its conflation with anti-Zionism or support for Palestinians. | Against the backdrop of the Royal Commission, the Australian government announced that "universities will be required to develop their own definitions of racism towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples un…
(2026-08-08). Book Review: "AIPAC on steroids" mronline.org 
Eli Clifton and Ian Lustick's book, "Israel's Lobby: America in the Grip of a Foreign Power," offers a powerful critique of how the Israel Lobby subverts democracy at home and ensures U.S. support for Israeli aggression, apartheid, and genocide abroad.
(2026-08-08). Genocide Deniers Call Gaza Starvation A 'Hoax' By Citing UNICEF—Which Reported Famine. scheerpost.com US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee—who last year admitted Gazans were starving—was among those noting a new global hunger report by the UN agency that reported the 2025 famine as it unfolded. Brett Wilkins Common Dreams For nearly three years, Israeli officials and their US backers have denounced United Nations agencies reporting the facts of Israel's genocidal …
(2026-08-08). 'Israeli' Occupation Troops Clear 10 Million Tons of Rubble in Gaza To 'Erase Evidence' of Genocide. orinocotribune.com
(2026-08-08). 'To the victor belong the spoils': Trump flaunts U.S. plunder of Venezuela. mronline.org Trump has escalated his openly imperialist rhetoric against Venezuela, portraying the South American country as a neocolonial possession whose sovereign resources Washington may plunder as the "spoils" of military aggression.
(2026-08-08). Historias que no caben en una medalla. cubadebate.cu En citas multideportivas no faltan anécdotas, confesiones, sacrificios intensos, pero desconocidos, y también felices coincidencias. Pocas veces se cuentan periodísticamente esas historias con la misma premura que las medallas. Nuestra delegación a los XXV Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe no escapa de ellas, dignas de compartir justo cuando al evento le quedan horas para apagar el pebetero.
(2026-08-08). China realiza un nuevo donativo de 5 000 sistemas fotovoltaicos. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno chino entregó oficialmente a Cuba este viernes un segundo donativo de 5 000 sistemas fotovoltaicos, que beneficiará a los 169 municipios del país, destinado a electrificar viviendas aisladas en zonas rurales del país, así como para respaldar con energía solar centros de salud y urgencias médicas, círculos infantiles y casas de niños sin amparo filial, sucursales bancarias, entre otros…
(2026-08-08). Cuba brilla con oro y plata en certamen de ballet en Sudáfrica. radiohc.cu Dos estudiantes de la Escuela Nacional de Ballet Fernando Alonso exhiben hoy los frutos de la enseñanza de ese arte en Cuba, al conquistar cinco medallas de oro y una de plata en el Concurso Internacional de Ballet de Sudáfrica. | Con este reconocimiento, Greisell Lastre y Joan Manuel Riera colocaron en alto el nombre de Cuba en la arena internacional y ratificaron el talento de las nuevas generaciones de bailarines, herederos de una tradición que muestran con orgullo quienes aman esta expresión artística. | Según publicó la prestigiosa institución académica, el joven, bajo las instrucciones de la maestra Idania…
(2026-08-08). Brigada de solidaridad de Italia y Portugal llega a Holguín para rendir homenaje a Fidel. cubadebate.cu "Amor con amor se paga", reafirmaron los integrantes de la Brigada de Solidaridad con Cuba que, procedentes de Italia y Portugal, llegaron este viernes al Aeropuerto Internacional Frank País de Holguín para cumplir un programa de actividades en varias provincias orientales, como parte de las jornadas de homenaje por el centenario del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro.
(2026-08-08). Cuba en Santo Domingo 2026: àöltima jornada de los Juegos Centroamericanos. cubadebate.cu Los XXV Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe Santo Domingo 2026 apagan su llama tras quince intensas jornadas cargadas de alegrías, pero también de sinsabores para la delegación cubana. Este viernes, la Isla cosechó importantes resultados en diversas disciplinas, destacando el oro en kárate, la victoria del balonmano masculino y una jornada dorada en el atletismo con cinco títulos. A ello se sumó el aporte de Dayira Mesa en el boxeo, quien se convirtió en la primera cubana en coronarse en estos eventos…
(2026-08-08). Arriba a Cuba convoy de solidaridad internacional en homenaje a Fidel. radiohc.cu Con la llegada de más de 50 activistas al Aeropuerto Internacional Frank País de Holguín comenzó hoy el III Convoy ´Nuestra América ª, iniciativa dedicada al centenario del líder de la Revolución cubana. | La brigada de solidaridad procedente de Italia cumplimentará un amplio programa de recorridos por escenarios de relevancia histórica en las provincias orientales de Granma, Santiago de Cuba y Holguín hasta el próximo 21 de agosto. | En la ruta trazada los visitantes llegarán a sitios emblemáticos vinculados a la trayectoria política y a la memoria histórica…
(2026-08-08). Cero petróleo desde Arabia Saudita a EEUU. cubadebate.cu Por primera vez en años, debido al cierre del estrecho de Ormuz por parte de Irán y a los ataques yemeníes contra las refinerías de Aramco, las exportaciones de petróleo de Arabia Saudí a Estados Unidos han caído a cero barriles.
(2026-08-08). Autoridades de Villa Clara y Guantánamo actúan ante precios abusivos. cubadebate.cu Como resultado del análisis realizado a partir de las preocupaciones manifestadas por el pueblo sobre el incremento indiscriminado de precios minoristas de diferentes productos, se efectuó una revisión de los precios de importación, gastos de transportación, intercambios a determinados actores económicos que se dedican a la comercialización de productos alimenticios de primera necesidad…
(2026-08-08). Gaza beekeeper starts again on rooftop amid ruins of war. al-monitor.com Perched on the edge of a rooftop high above Gaza City's bombed-out landscape, Ibrahim al-Dabba lovingly tends his community of bees, cultivating a rare source of hope among the ruins of the Israel-Hamas war. | Al-Dabba and his sons, donning protective netted hats and wielding metal bee smokers, gently inspect the neat rows of teeming hives.
(2026-08-08). Sin mayores trascendencias continuó diálogo político en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Exdiputados opositores de la extinta Asamblea Nacional 2015-2020 y los representantes del Gobierno de la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, desarrollaron hoy en Caracas el segundo día del diálogo nacional. | Sin mayores trascendencias que las fotos divulgadas por el presidente del parlamento y coordinador por el Ejecutivo para estos encuentros, Jorge Rodríguez, y otras fuentes oficiales, transcurrió esta nueva jornada que deberá extenderse hasta el próximo 12 de agosto. | En la primera sesión de la víspera las partes acordaron la metodología y los ciclos de trabajo a seguir. | Un comunicado divul…
(2026-08-08). Venezuela: Delegations Begin New Political Talks Focused on Post-Earthquake Recovery and Electoral Guarantees. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The inaugural meeting took place at the Simón Bolívar Park Convention Center in La Carlota, Caracas. The government delegation was led by National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez, accompanied by Education Minister Ana María Sa…
(2026-08-08). UP NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Registration Starts, Last Date Aug 12. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started through its official website 'upneet.gov.in' from today i.e. Friday August 07, 2026 Online Registration for the First Round of Counselling for students seeking admission in First Year MBBS (Medical) and BDS (Dental) for the year 2026-27 in Government/Private colleges.
(2026-08-08). Middle route of South-to-North Water Diversion transfers over 80 billion cubic meters of water to north China. ecns.cn As of Friday, the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project's has transferred over 80 billion cubic meters of water to northern regions, benefiting nearly 118 million people, the Ministry of Water Resources, data released on Friday showed.
(2026-08-08). GATE 2027: DigiLocker is Mandatory for Registration. ummid.com Candidates, who are planning to apply for GATE 2027, should note that IIT Madras has made DigiLocker compulsory for the registration of Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering conducted for Postgraduate admissions, financial scholarships, and PSU job recruitment.
(2026-08-08). China's Exports Feed the Global South's Industrial Engines. orinocotribune.com 
(2026-08-08). Why is the U.S. government targeting Chinese sunflower seeds and dumplings. ecns.cn On July 31, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security added 43 more Chinese companies to its entity list under the so-called Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). | "When even sunflower seeds and dumplings are labeled as a 'threat,' it exposes the absurdity of the U.S. move," Josef Gregory Mahoney, professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University, said in the latest News Lounge with China News Network.
(2026-08-08). Pacific Islands Forum fails to reach consensus on anti-missile statement against China. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Susana Suisuiki of RNZ Pacific Disagreement from some China-aligned Pacific Islands countries has prevented regional countries within the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) issuing a joint statement against missile testing in the Pacific. At their meeting in Suva on Friday, PIF foreign ministers failed to agree on a unified statement against China after it fired…
(2026-08-08). Henan promotes paid leave policy to encourage flexible vacations. ecns.cn Henan Province has introduced measures to encourage employees to take paid annual leave, aiming to make paid leave easier to take while boosting tourism and consumption.
(2026-08-08). As pro-Palestinian candidates gain ground, will influence wane? al-monitor.com The American Israel Public Affairs Committee's influence has weakened in the Democratic Party and may also be at risk among Republicans.
(2026-08-08). TCM used to treat patients on flights. ecns.cn A recent in-flight medical emergency highlighted how traditional Chinese medicine techniques can complement emergency care in unexpected settings.
newarab.com (2026-08-07). Investigate Israel's killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil as war crime, rights groups say
The killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and the serious wounding of photojournalist Zeinab Faraj by the Israeli military earlier this year was a direct attack on civilians and should be treated as a war crime, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said in a press conference in Beirut on Thursday. Khalil, a journalist with Al-Akhbar, and freelancer Faraj, who was working as her camera operator, were attacked by the Israeli military on 22 April as they were working in southern Lebanon.
(2026-08-08). Six Ways Advocates Can Practice Solidarity For Environmental Justice. popularresistance.org "People are scared," remarks the executive director of a grassroots environmental group in Southern California. Her group, like many others, engaged in self-reflection following the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020. They made substantial changes through diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and developed new partnerships with community leaders. Recently, a longtime volunteer approached the executive director to urge that she stop talking about their organizational DEI work. While her organization isn't pulling back on such work, she told us about other organizations who have removed DEI work from webs…
(2026-08-08). Comicomment: Behind the 'China overcapacity' hype lies U.S. anxiety. ecns.cn As global supply chains are reshaping, some countries are politicizing trade issues, promoting the "China overcapacity" narrative, and imposing more restrictions on Chinese companies under the guise of protecting their own interests.
(2026-08-08). New worker camp serves Shanghai airport Phase IV expansion. ecns.cn A worker camp serving the airfield section of Shanghai Pudong International Airport Phase IV Expansion Project was officially put into use on Thursday.
(2026-08-08). China unveils refined lunar map, empowering future moon exploration. ecns.cn A Chinese research team has completed an updated geologic map of the entire moon featuring a scale of 1: 5 million, the Institute of Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences (IGCAGS), said on Thursday.
(2026-08-08). Unitree Robotics unveils STAR Market IPO pricing. ecns.cn Unitree Robotics has priced its Shanghai initial public offering at 150.80 yuan (about $22.34), the company said on Thursday, with online and offline subscription kicking off next Monday.
(2026-08-08). BJP Loses Party President's Bastion, Bankipur, to Prashant Kishor. ummid.com In a major setback, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has lost the Bankipur Assembly seat in Bihar — a citadel of the Party President, Nitin Nabin, to Jan Suraaj Party Founder Prashant Kishor.
(2026-08-08). How Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact puts regional strategy to test. al-monitor.com The defense agreement is not an anti-Iran bloc, but it may reflect a deeper regional adjustment to years of Iranian asymmetric warfare as well as uncertainty over US security commitments.
(2026-08-08). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-08). EconoScope | Why China remains central to global chains of industries despite tariffs. ecns.cn More than a year after the United States imposed reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods, many multinational companies that shifted production to Southeast Asia are moving parts of their supply chains back to China, underscoring the country's enduring manufacturing advantages.
(2026-08-08). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-08-08). Belarusian Arol claims silver at European Pentathlon Championships. eng.belta.by Earlier in her career, Anastasiya Arol (under her maiden name Malashenoka) was a medalist at World Cup stages and a world and European junior champion in relay events.
(2026-08-08). Social Power Is Built Before It Is Seen. popularresistance.org From the Bengal famine of 1943 to the election of the Left Front government in 1977, the communist movement in West Bengal, India, patiently built its strength among workers, peasants, refugees, students, and cultural workers. Through campaigns for food and land, the building of trade-union power, refugee mobilisation, and resistance to state repression, the left did more than win immediate demands: it created institutions of struggle, trained generations of organisers, and developed a political culture in which the grievances of different sections of people could be understood as part of a common struggle.
(2026-08-08). North West farmer becomes a thriving beekeeper. sanews.gov.za North West farmer becomes a thriving beekeeper | A chance encounter with a German tourist in a restaurant in Vilakazi Street, Soweto, has transformed North West farmer Mems Ramaila's curiosity about beekeeping into a thriving agribusiness. | Today, her company, Bee African, is gaining recognition as one of the few women-led enterprises making significant strides in South Africa's largely male-dominated beekeeping industry. | Ramaila, a lucerne farmer based near Brits in the North West, says her journey into beekeeping began with a simple question: What could she do with the bees that constantly swarmed around her…
(2026-08-08). Rahul Gandhi Joins War Against E20 Petrol. ummid.com After months of lull, Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi finally joined the war against E20 Petrol, announcing to take the matter on a massive scale in the upcoming days.
(2026-08-08). Rawcut Creative: Is It Still Top Dog For B2B Websites And Branding In 2026? moguldom.com We recently became interested in Rawcut Creative, a Chicago-based website design and branding agency offering SEO and content. We wanted to see if it was good and if it delivers on its promises. We know that a lot of companies are interested in finding agencies that can provide them with high-quality, original branding. Many firms …
(2026-08-08). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-08-08). Lessons of Japanese militarism's aggression must forever serve as alarm: spokesperson. ecns.cn The devastation and tragedies brought by nuclear weapons should never repeat themselves, and the lessons of Japanese militarism's aggression and expansion must forever serve as an alarm, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Thursday.
(2026-08-08). What You Should Know Before Installing a New Air Conditioning System in a Property. moguldom.com If you own, rent, invest in, or manage property, air conditioning stops being a luxury pretty quickly. It affects comfort, energy bills, tenant satisfaction, resale value, and even how long your equipment survives without throwing a dramatic mechanical tantrum in July. For real estate readers, the bigger question isn't whether cooling matters. It's how to …
(2026-08-08). The Right has created its perfect trans athlete. mronline.org 
A lot of people in and around the WNBA are talking about trans women.
(2026-08-08). Power restoration underway in 78 communities hit by storm across Belarus. eng.belta.by A total of 114 crews are continuously laboring to restore power, with 178 units of equipment deployed. The effort also involves 21 mobile diesel generator sets.
(2026-08-08). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Round 4 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website "poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in" today i.e. Thursday August 06, 2026 the CAP Round 4 Seat Allotment Result of the students seeking admission in the First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering / Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-08). SC initiates contempt proceedings against BJP govt in Madhya Pradesh. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Wednesday August 05, 2026 initiated contempt proceedings against the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh over its decision to halt the Bhopal Municipal Corporation's sealing drive to clear illegal commercial establishments operating from residential areas.
(2026-08-08). Chinese research vessel Tan Kah Kee makes first visit to Sabah, Malaysia. ecns.cn The 3,600-tonne research vessel Tan Kah Kee, operated by Xiamen University, docked for the first time in Kota Kinabalu, capital of Malaysia's Sabah state, offering a two-day free visit for local residents starting Thursday.
(2026-08-08). BRICS Culture Working Group meeting begins in Bhopal. ummid.com The four-day BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), Culture Working Group meeting began in Bhopal on Wednesday August 05, 2026 with discussions revolving on initiatives to advance cultural cooperation on the inaugural day.
(2026-08-08). President to address Women's Day commemoration. sanews.gov.za President to address Women's Day commemoration | President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 National Women's Day commemoration event at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Sunday. | "This occasion will mark the 70th anniversary of the 1956 protest march to the Union Buildings by at least 20 000 women. The 1956 march opposed the apartheid government's decision to extend urban pass laws to women, and was a precursor to major political changes over [the] coming decades that led to the demise of the racist regime in South Africa," the Presidency said on Friday. | The National Women's Day co…
(2026-08-08). Jiangxi adds 290,000 new urban jobs in H1. ecns.cn Jiangxi registered 290,000 new urban jobs in the first half of 2026, fulfilling 71% of its annual target, the Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security said Thursday.
(2026-08-08). Calls to permanently pedestrianise central Belfast following festival success. thecanary.co 
Campaigners have called on north of Ireland infrastructure minister Liz Kimmins to ensure Belfast stays a walkable city. The demand comes after pedestrianisation of the city centre has proved a huge success during a major festival. The north's largest city is currently hosting the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the first time. The event is […] | By
(2026-08-08). French newlyweds choose Minsk as wedding destination. eng.belta.by The newlyweds were spotted during a photo session in the center of the capital.
(2026-08-08). Cockroach Found in Adelanto ICE Detention Cell. lataco.com A detainee from Adelanto ICE Detention Center showed L.A. TACO a live cockroach during a video call. It's not the first time they have found roaches in their cell.
(2026-08-08). What Smart Homeowners Notice Before an Exterior Renovation Goes Sideways. moguldom.com Your home's exterior does more than look presentable from the street. It controls energy loss, handles weather stress, protects structural materials, and quietly shapes resale value. If you're planning repairs or upgrades, small decisions can snowball fast. A cheap material choice, a rushed contractor bid, or ignored water damage can turn a straightforward project into …
(2026-08-08). Beijing parks put 72 robots to work as guides, cleaners and wildlife monitors. ecns.cn A first batch of 72 robots is being deployed this summer across 14 municipal parks in Beijing, including the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven Park and Yuyuantan Park, taking on tasks ranging from visitor guidance and cleaning to ecological monitoring and water rescue.
(2026-08-08). The American Left Is Making Strides. But Can They Win in November? portside.org The American Left Is Making Strides. But Can They Win in November? |
(2026-08-08). The End of an 80-Year Dream : North Korea's New Geopolitical Doctrine. moderndiplomacy.eu North Korea officially gave up on its dream of unification with the South in January 2024. Though this may appear relatively insignificant, after all, who believes in such hopes? The news still comes as a big shock to many observers and carries considerable ramifications .As well as signaling a far more unstable relationship between the …
(2026-08-08). Australia, world leader in arresting climate protesters, drops 130 charges. asiapacificreport.nz By Michael West NSW Police have dropped charges against the remaining climate protesters from Rising Tide's 2024 People's Blockade of Newcastle Harbour — the site of the world's largest coal port. Climate Defenders Australia, which represented 117 of the arrestees, had repeatedly petitioned police to withdraw anti-protest charges after they failed to prosecute test cases,…
(2026-08-08). African developers favor Chinese AI models for lower costs, greater control. ecns.cn African developers are increasingly choosing Chinese AI models for their lower costs, relatively modest computing requirements and ability to be deployed and customized independently, The New York Times reported Wednesday.
(2026-08-08). How Brokers Make Money With Zero Commission. moguldom.com "Zero commission" has become one of the most powerful phrases in financial technology. It helped online brokers attract millions of new users, encouraged traditional firms to reduce headline fees, and made investing feel almost as simple as downloading an app. But a zero-dollar commission does not mean that a broker operates for free. It usually …
(2026-08-08). How Can Managed IT Simplify Remote Work? moguldom.com Remote work gives employees flexibility, but it also creates new technology challenges for businesses. Slow VPN connections, unsecured personal devices, inconsistent software updates, and delayed technical support can affect productivity and increase cybersecurity risks. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recommends securing remote access and continuously monitoring systems to reduce these risks. This …
(2026-08-08). Who Owns American History? portside.org Who Owns American History? |
(2026-08-08). The Periodic Table Is a Sanctions Weapon Now. moderndiplomacy.eu On 23 July, the EU adopted its toughest sanctions package yet against Russian oil and gas revenue — asset freezes on 94 banks, an expanded shadow-fleet tanker list, a squeeze aimed squarely at the money funding Moscow's war. On 24 July, China responded. Not with oil, not with a currency peg, but with scandium, yttrium, …
(2026-08-08). Dr. Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Primary for Senate. ummid.com Egyptian-American Dr. Abdul El-Sayed has won the Michigan Democratic Primary for Senate, a result seen is a major blow to pro-Israeli Zionist lobby.
(2026-08-08). Chinese college students send self-developed satellite into orbit. ecns.cn A student satellite team from Harbin Institute of Technology successfully launched its self-developed Lilac-3 satellite into orbit, marking a milestone for a young team involved in independent satellite development.
(2026-08-08). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-08-08). Mehr nicht willkommen? Wie wirken sich islamistischer Terrorismus und àúbergriffe von Migranten auf die politischen Prà§ferenzen der Deutschen aus. strategic-culture.su Berlin, Magdeburg, Màºnchen, Aschaffenburg, Solingen, Trier … Die traurige Liste deutscher Stà§dte, die aus eigener Erfahrung mit islamistischem Terrorismus und der Gewalt wahnsinniger Migranten gegenàºber der einheimischen Bevà∂lkerung vertraut sind, wird immer là§nger. | Schà§tzungen des Bundesamtes fàºr Verfassungsschutz zufolge belief sich das ‚ÄûPotenzial an Personen, die zu islamistisch motivierter Gewalt neigen", im Jahr 2025 in Deutschland auf 9.110 Personen. Und dabei handelt es sich nur um diejenigen, die den Sicherheitsbehà∂rden aufgefallen sin…
(2026-08-08). CLAT 2027 Registration Underway – Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) has started Online Registration and Application Process for Common Law Admission Test 2027 — CLAT 2027, to be held in the month of December.
(2026-08-08). The Changing Face Of Fascism In Latin America. popularresistance.org I've been watching two extraordinary analyses from Mexican historians and Latin American specialists—Christian Nader on Retrovisor and the panel on Contralínea's América Insumisa—and I wanted to share some reflections on what they reveal about the evolving nature of right-wing politics in the region, and how it connects to the broader strategic logic of the US-led empire that I have been mapping under the concept of the Bunker State, the Fragmentationist Grand Strategy and the Multi-Layered Cage. | The recent electoral shifts in South America—the razor-thin victories of the right in Peru, the ri…
(2026-08-08). Government urges public to stay vigilant amid expected cold weather. sanews.gov.za Government urges public to stay vigilant amid expected cold weather | With a cold front expected to bring very cold, wet and windy conditions to parts of the country from Sunday, government is urging the public to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions. ⚪ The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has advised that a cold front is expected to make landfall over the Western and Northern Cape, bringing cold to very cold, wet and windy conditions, rough seas and snowfall over mountainous areas. ⚪ The system is expected to move eastwards, with these conditions spreading to the Eastern Cape and further inla…
(2026-08-08). How Crisis Management Software Coordinates Critical Response. moguldom.com A critical event strains judgment, communication, and timing at the same time. Staff need verified facts, a clear chain of action, and immediate contact with responders. Trouble often grows when records sit in separate systems or key details stay trapped in memory. Coordination improves when one platform ties locations, procedures, and people into a usable …
(2026-08-08). Northeast China looks to Aug. 7 for heat relief as autumn begins. ecns.cn A social media hashtag saying "It feels like all of northeast China is waiting for Aug. 7" trended Thursday, as residents looked forward to a sharp cooldown on Friday, which marks Start of Autumn (li qiu), one of China's 24 traditional solar terms.
(2026-08-08). Exodus: West Bank hardships drive out Palestinian Christians. al-monitor.com Palestinian Christians call themselves "living stones" and say they have lived continuously in the Holy Land for the last 2,000 years. Maybe not for much longer, believes Reverend Mitri Raheb. | "If the current conditions continue, there will not be a single Palestinian Christian left by 2050," said Raheb, founder and president of Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus Christ.
(2026-08-08). Kenya: Proposed Nuclear Power Plant Met With Fierce Opposition. popularresistance.org Opposition to Kenya's proposed nuclear power plant in Siaya County has intensified after community activists and residents protesting the project were arrested and investigated under terrorism-related allegations, prompting accusations of state repression from civil society organizations and progressive groups. | The controversy centers on the government's plan to construct what officials describe as Kenya's first commercial nuclear power plant in Central Sakwa, Siaya County, on the shores of Lake Victoria. The project is estimated to cost approximately KSh500 billion.
(2026-08-08). Public called to support young Mpumalanga water innovator in Sweden. sanews.gov.za Public called to support young Mpumalanga water innovator in Sweden | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on South Africans to rally behind 17-year-old Sinenhlanhla Sikhulile Nkosi, as he prepares to represent the country at the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) in Sweden later this month. ⚪ Sinenhlanhla, a Grade 11 learner at Sitintile Secondary School in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, made history as the first learner from the province to win the department's flagship 2026 South African Youth Water Prize (SAYWP). ⚪ He now has an opportunity to earn international recognition through th…
(2026-08-08). Nuclear Watchdog Sues For Plutonium Pit Production 'Special Study'. popularresistance.org Santa Fe, NM — Nuclear Watch New Mexico has sued the Department of Energy under the Freedom of Information Act for its Special Study of the National Nuclear Security Administration's Leadership and Management of the Plutonium Pit Production Mission. The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is the semi-autonomous nuclear weapons agency within DOE. | Plutonium "pits" are the radioactive cores or "triggers" of nuclear weapons. Their expanded manufacturing has been the chokepoint of resumed industrial-scale nuclear weapons production by the U.S.
(2026-08-08). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-08-08). MCC NEET UG 2026 AIQ Counselling Starts: Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) is starting through its official website 'mcc.nic.in' from today i.e. Wednesday August 05, 2026 Online Registration of candidates for MCC NEET UG All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling 2026 Round 1.
(2026-08-08). Paul Krugman and Gabriel Zucman: A Conversation About Inequality. portside.org Paul Krugman and Gabriel Zucman: A Conversation About Inequality |
(2026-08-08). Belarusian wrestlers Kazlou and Dziatlau win tournament in Romania. eng.belta.by Belarusian freestyle wrestlers won four medals on the first day of the Ion Cornianu & Ladislau Simon International Tournament in Romania.
(2026-08-08). The "Mechanical Miracle" That Ruined Mark Twain's Life. portside.org The "Mechanical Miracle" That Ruined Mark Twain's Life |
(2026-08-08). Free Mazid Saqf al-Hait! The Palestinian Authority must end political persecution and repression. samidoun.net 
The life of Palestinian political activist Mazid Saqf al-Hait is at risk as he remains detained in Palestinian Authority prisons. Lawyers for Justice reports that he has been denied adequate medical care, subjected to solitary confinement and obstructed from accessing the courts and a specialized medical committee, despite his serious health condition. His case is …
(2026-08-08). Bankipur By-Election Result 2026: BJP's Sinha trails behind Prashant Kishor. ummid.com BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha is trailing behind Jan Suraaj Party Founder Prashant Kishor in the the Bankipur Assembly seat where counting of votes for the July 2026 by-election is underway.
(2026-08-08). CAT 2026 Registration Starts, Last Date of Application Sep 15. ummid.com CAT 2026 Registration: Online registration for Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) has started from today i.e. Monday August 03, 2026, the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) said.
(2026-08-08). Mecca Pact: How Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Are Reshaping West Asia's Security. moderndiplomacy.eu The Mecca Compact in Brief On 7 August 2026, in the presence of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca (Makkah) Joint Defense Agreement, a trilateral collective-defense compact declaring that an armed attack on any one of the three shall be treated as an attack on all. This is …
(2026-08-08). Urumqi holds B2B matchmaking event for Uzbekistan export enterprises. ecns.cn A B2B matchmaking event for Uzbek export enterprises was held from Wednesday to Thursday in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2026-08-08). Belarus harvests over 6m tonnes of grain. eng.belta.by According to operational data as of 8 August, 6.130 million tonnes of grain have been threshed. Some 69% of the area under grain and leguminous crops has been harvested (including rapeseed, excluding corn).
(2026-08-08). DME MP NEET UG 2026 Counselling Starts: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh is starting from today i.e. Wednesday August 05, 2026 through its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' registration of students, who wish to participate in the MP NEET UG Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS) Counselling 2026.
(2026-08-08). NATO's Escalation Problem: The New Psychology of Russian Provocation. moderndiplomacy.eu Every time Russia crosses a line NATO said mattered and NATO's response looks functionally identical to its response to the previous violation, the alliance doesn't just fail to deter; it actively teaches Moscow where the real ceiling is. The Russian missile that landed in Poland on July 30 was met with scrambled jets, activated air …
(2026-08-08). TN NEET UG 2026 Counselling: List of not-Eligible Candidates Published. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee has published on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' the list of candidates who have registered for NEET UG 2026 MBBS (Medical) and BDS (Dental) Counselling but have been found ineligible for different reasons.
(2026-08-08). Asia's Shifting Balance of Power and the New Regional Order. moderndiplomacy.eu The foundational principles of the balance of power has found its textual footing primarily through the works of Hans Morgenthou and Kenneth Waltz. It was formalised as a core principle of diplomacy and international relations following the Peace of Westphalia (1648) and the Treaty of Utrecht (1713) and is generally considered as an Eurocentric concept. …
(2026-08-08). Decoding BJP's Operation 360. ummid.com The BJP's 'Operation 360' is not merely a strategy for electoral supremacy; it is a fundamental threat to the delicate balance of our federal republic, the sanctity of our vote, and the very spirit of Indian democracy.
(2026-08-08). US War on ICC Isn't New, Isn't Just Coming From GOP, and Isn't Just About Israel. scheerpost.com By Stephen Zunes This article was originally published by Truthout This is a disingenuous bipartisan effort to discredit the ICC and international humanitarian law as a whole. The United States has launched an all-out assault on the International Criminal Court (ICC). In the past few weeks alone, the Trump administration has vowed to eradicate the …
(2026-08-08). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-08-08). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-08). It's Not Just Delaney. Immigration Jails Have Had Hundreds of Hunger Strikes. scheerpost.com By Victoria Valenzuela This article was originally published by Truthout Formerly incarcerated immigrants, solidarity activists, and scholars discuss the underreported resistance in ICE jails. When Dilmer "Loba" Lovos Mendez learned about the protests inside the Dilley Detention Center in Texas, they were not surprised. While being held for two years in California immigration jails from …
(2026-08-08). Winners of CIS competition "The Art of the Book" named in Minsk. eng.belta.by The winners of the 23rd International Competition "The Art of the Book" of the CIS member states were announced in Minsk, the Information Ministry told BelTA.
(2026-08-08). Iraqi PM, Saudi intelligence chief discuss regional security as militias delay response. al-monitor.com Aug 7 (Reuters) – Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met Saudi general intelligence chief Khalid al-Humaidan on Friday to discuss coordination over regional security developments, the prime minister's office said.Zaidi said Iraq would not allow its territory to be used to launch attacks or activities targeting any other country. He reiterated Baghdad's commitment to protecting its sovereignty and preventing regional escalation.
(2026-08-08). Alternative water sources make up over 45% of Hangzhou's sanitation use. ecns.cn East China's Hangzhou City has increased the use of treated river water and reclaimed water in sanitation operations, with the two sources accounting for 45.37% of the city's total sanitation water use in the first half of this year.
(2026-08-08). Government urges nation to support Banyana Banyana. sanews.gov.za Government urges nation to support Banyana Banyana | With Banyana Banyana set to take on Morocco in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final match tonight, government is calling on all South Africans to continue supporting the senior women's national team. | "Government encourages all South Africans to unite behind the team and celebrate how far they have come. Their courage, determination and resilience have inspired the nation and demonstrated that South Africa can compete with the very best on the global stage," Acting Government Spokesperson Nomonde Mnukwa said. | The match will get under…
(2026-08-08). Somalia: On The Front Lines With Somaliland. popularresistance.org Several weeks ago, in early July 2026, I told friends and family that I'd be traveling to the first annual Las Anod Forum 2026. My family said, "Oh My God. Somalia? What the hell are you gonna do next? Terrorists! Al Shabaab! Warlords! Drone bombing! Kidnapping! Oil!" | US State Department advisories say more or less the same, although they don't mention the US drone bombing operation, which, according to Brown University's Costs of War project, has a far larger budget than Somalia's federal government. It's fired off some staggering amount of ordnance since 2007, often hitting civilians, mostly desert nomads,…
(2026-08-08). Collapsing Empire: US Creates New African Psyops Unit. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack Independent journalist David Hundeyin has exposed the Pentagon's new psychological operations unit targeting Africa, "Drongo Company". Tasked with "expanding the military's ability to influence foreign audiences" across the continent, its heavily hyped launch occurs against a backdrop of dramatically and irreversibly waning Western influence and power in every sphere across the continent. As Africans steadily rid themselves of …
(2026-08-08). SpaceX rocket debris crashes on Moon. ummid.com NASA and SpaceX are tracking Falcon 9 debris that crashed on Moon early in the morning Wednesday August 05, 2026.
(2026-08-08). Washington Sold Euros To Lift Yen Without Informing European Central Bank. popularresistance.org The European Central Bank (ECB) was "blindsided" by Washington's decision to sell euros to prop up the Japanese yen last week, learning of the trade only after it was executed, the Financial Times (FT) reported on 7 August. | The New York Federal Reserve carried out the sale for the US Treasury on Friday, part of the first joint US—Japan operation to lift the yen in nearly three decades. ECB President Christine Lagarde raised the matter with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent a day later. | Senior ECB officials say using euros instead of dollars breaks with a post-war norm under which western central banks…
(2026-08-08). 4.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Sichuan's Yibin. ecns.cn A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Gao County in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, at 1: 08 p.m. Friday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
(2026-08-08). Jordan shores up US lifelines as Iran targets Amman's reliance on Washington. al-monitor.com Already a leading recipient of US aid, Jordan has secured fresh funds from the United States as the Iran war tests Amman and Washington's partnerships.
(2026-08-08). Who Benefits From Rising Tensions In The South China Sea? popularresistance.org Tensions in the South China Sea flared again on 20 July, when a Philippine Navy vessel illegally grounded at China's Ren'ai Jiao sparked a confrontation with the China Coast Guard, followed three days later by the Coast Guard driving away two Philippine vessels near Huangyan Dao. In the following article, Friends of Socialist China co-founder Danny Haiphong — a US independent journalist and researcher specialising in US foreign policy and geopolitics — asks who actually benefits from the escalation. | His answer is that these clashes did not emerge in a vacuum. They came against the backdrop of the te…
(2026-08-08). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-08-08). DME MP NEET UG 2026 Counselling Schedule Published. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh has published on its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' NEET UG Counselling Date and Schedule 2026 conducted for admission in Medical and Dental courses (MBBS and BDS) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-08). Budding Nuclear Scientists from 19 Countries Sit in INSO 2026 Practical in Jeddah. ummid.com As many as 60 budding nuclear scientists representing 19 countries Tuesday August 4, 2026 appeared in the Practical Exams conducted by International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO) in Jeddah.
(2026-08-08). U.S. scholar: U.S. turns the Xinjiang issue into a "presumption of guilt" tool. ecns.cn "The UFLPA has no legitimate legal foundation under international law. It violates basic WTO rules and international trade norms. Its enforcement criteria are fatally flawed, adopting an unfair presumption that treats all related entities as guilty without evidence." Josef Gregory Mahoney, professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University, said in the latest News Lounge with China News Network.
(2026-08-08). A tribute to Johanna Fernandez. mronline.org 
Johanna Fernandez left a powerful and revolutionary legacy through her scholarship and activism.
(2026-08-08). Maha Direct 2nd Yr Pharmacy 2026 Round 1 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Thursday August 06, 2026 on its official website 'dsp2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round I of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Pharmacy (B Pharmacy and Pharm D) courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-08). Meet Resham Fatma, India's 1st Acid Attack Survivor, to Receive Chevening Scholarship. ummid.com In a remarkable journey of grit and determination, Resham Fatma, has become India's first acid attack survivor to receive the UK government's prestigious Chevening Scholarship.
(2026-08-08). Charlotte Mannya Maxeke's legacy empowers women through education and mentorship. sanews.gov.za Charlotte Mannya Maxeke's legacy empowers women through education and mentorship | As the first Black South African woman to earn a university degree in the United States in 1901, struggle stalwart Charlotte Mannya Maxeke broke barriers and laid the foundation for generations of women to pursue education, leadership and social change. ⚪ More than a century later, her legacy lives on through the Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Trust Fund, which provides financial assistance to young women pursuing higher education, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, helping those at risk of d…
(2026-08-08). FIFA in turmoil: Middle East takes center stage as Infantino fights to stay in power. al-monitor.com Amid the backlash to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's controversial investment plan, upcoming World Cup hosts Morocco and Saudi Arabia have starring roles in the drama.
(2026-08-08). Factory tours gain popularity among Chinese summer travelers. ecns.cn Factory tours have emerged as a new trend in China's summer travel market, according to a report released by online travel platform Tongcheng Travel on Wednesday.
(2026-08-08). How Yogi Govt in UP Turned Taxpayers' Money into Political PR Machine. ummid.com The Uttar Pradesh government's reported expenditure of ‚Çπ6,811.94 crore on advertisements over eight years is not merely a financial statistic it is a stark indictment of misplaced priorities and the growing use of public money for political image-building.
(2026-08-08). Holy Quran verse viral after El-Sayed wins Michigan US Senate Primary. ummid.com A Holy Quran verse is viral after Dr Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Democratic Primary for US Senate in a close contest Wednesday August 05, 2026.
(2026-08-08). Summer-fall bird hunting season opens in Belarus. eng.belta.by Hunting is permitted during daylight hours by firearm (from ambush, by stalking, by vehicle using small watercraft without engines or with engines turned off) and by non-firearm methods (using birds of prey).
(2026-08-08). 138 endangered stork chicks hatch as China, Russia strengthen cross-border protection. ecns.cn Honghe National Nature Reserve in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has bred 138 healthy Oriental white stork chicks this year, as China and Russia strengthen cross-border protection for the endangered migratory bird, the reserve said Thursday.
(2026-08-08). Call to vote in upcoming Local Government Elections. sanews.gov.za Call to vote in upcoming Local Government Elections | While urging eligible South Africans to cast their vote in the upcoming Local Government Elections, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has also called on voters to ensure peaceful, credible, free, and fair municipal elections. ⚪ "Minister Hlabisa urges all South Africans to ensure peaceful, credible, free, and fair municipal elections. The Minister [has] urged all South Africans, especially women, youth, persons with disabilities, and people in rural areas under different traditional authorities to go out to s…
(2026-08-08). Maha Direct 2nd Yr Engg 2026 Round 1 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to release today i.e. Tuesday August 04, 2026 on its official website 'dse2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round I of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Engineering and Technology (BE and B Tech) courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-08). China's foreign trade up 17.3% in first seven months of 2026. ecns.cn China's total goods trade reached 30.13 trillion yuan (about $4.46 trillion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 17.3% year on year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Friday.
(2026-08-08). Chinese, foreign visitors join millennium-old folk celebration in Qinghai. ecns.cn The annual Regong June Festival reached its summer peak on Tuesday in Tongren, northwest China's Qinghai Province, as elaborately dressed performers beat drums and performed traditional dances amid incense smoke.
(2026-08-08). Social security is national security. strategic-culture.su If the people's basic welfare is not secured, the entire political system is unsafe. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | To quote the Br…
(2026-08-08). Comicomment: What's behind the 'China overcapacity' hype. ecns.cn China's industrial capacity is a driver of global economic recovery, not a threat. Trying to dim others' lights will not make one's own shine brighter; blocking cooperation will only hold back one's own future.
(2026-08-08). Friday Nite Videos | August 7, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | August 7, 2026 |
(2026-08-08). Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Counselling Begins; Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has started through its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' Online Registration for NEET UG 2026 Counselling conducted for Admission in Health Science Courses Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS).
(2026-08-08). Let them eat burritos: Out of touch influencers risk all for Trump war. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-08-08). Las sanciones a Rusia dejan a España sin sus mejores helicópteros para combatir los incendios forestales. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-08). Democracy's sham: Why the West's election lectures are pure hypocrisy. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-08). Merchants, faith, and the resurgence of slavery in Western Christendom. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-08). The militarization of space threatens us all. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-08). Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as Colombia president. geo.tv Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella speaks during a security summit with mayors and security secretaries from Colombia's main cities ahead of his inauguration on August 7 in Cali, in Barranquilla, Colombia, August 4, 2026. — ReutersColombia's new president…
(2026-08-08). L'Artico conteso tra la militarizzazione occidentale e lo sviluppo sino-russo. strategic-culture.su Rotte, risorse, deterrenza nucleare e diritti dei popoli indigeni fanno del Grande Nord uno snodo decisivo dell'ordine mondiale. Mentre l'Occidente ne accentua la militarizzazione e lo sfruttamento corporativo, Russia e Cina costruiscono un corridoio eurasiatico fondato su sovranità , infrastrutture e cooperazione. | Segue nostro Il progressivo arretramento dei ghiacci sta trasformando l'Artico da periferia estrema del sistema internazio…
(2026-08-08). O suplício dos prisioneiros palestinos, que nà£o abandonam a histórica resistência contra a ocupaàßà£o. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-07). Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact amid regional war. al-monitor.com Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defence agreement on Friday amid violence in the region from Houthi attacks and the US-Iran war. | Riyadh is looking to strengthen its security ties against the backdrop of war between the United States and Iran, which has drawn in surrounding nations and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea.
(2026-08-07). Vessel traffic through Hormuz dwindles this week as markets watch Iran-Oman talks. al-monitor.com SINGAPORE, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dwindled to 33 vessels from Monday to Thursday this week, data showed, versus 50 in the week-ago period, as markets watched talks between Iran and Oman for signs of progress in reopening the key waterway.Four vessels transited the strait on Thursday, including a very large crude carrier, Nissos Kea, carrying about 2 million barrels of Basrah crude loaded in Iraq, Kpler data showed.Of the rest, two were laden with liquefied petroleum gas and one was a minor bulk carrier.
(2026-08-07). Iran-Oman deal over Hormuz takes shape as war-weary US looks on. al-monitor.com Trump administration appears poised to concede Iran and Oman's management of Hormuz in hope that Tehran eventually fold on its nuclear program.
(2026-08-07). Trump's Brazil Tariffs: Causing a Pivot to Asia. moderndiplomacy.eu Trump's economic strategy has widely been tied into the weaponisation of tariffs. The US-China trade war, beginning in 2018 during Trump's first term, culminated in tariffs on American and Chinese goods worth a total of $735 billion, as of August 2020. Trump's second administration continued the trade war, with American tariffs hitting 145% and Chinese …
(2026-08-07). Saudi expects imminent two-pronged attack from allies, official says. al-monitor.com By Timour AzhariRIYADH, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia expects imminent coordinated attacks from Iraqi militias north of the Gulf state and from Yemen's Houthis from the south under the supervision of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a senior Saudi official said.The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said late on Thursday that intelligence reports from Saudi Arabia, the United States and other regional countries indicated civilian and economic sites could be targeted, including energy infrastructure, ports and airports.
(2026-08-07). Headlines for August 7, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Signs New Executive Orders Restricting Birthright Citizenship, Sen. Murkowski to Vote Against Blanche as AG, Trump Denies Munition Shortages While Threatening Jail Time over Leaks, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Joint Defense Agreement, Two Top Mossad Officials Fired over Israel's Failed Plot to Topple Iranian Gov't, Houthis Kill at Least 30 Saudi-Backed Yemeni Forces, Israeli Killing of Lebanese Journalist Amal Khalil Was a War Crime: Human Rights Groups, Gaza Board of Peace Issues Construction Contract for Military Outpost in Gaza, Justin Pearson Wins Tenn. House Primary After Campaign…
(2026-08-07). Report Back: July 29-30: Simultaneous Rallies at Four U.S. Drone Bases! indybay.org Note: This was a prelude to our upcoming Fall Actions: Creech AFB, Nov. 1-7 & Holloman AFB, Oct. 28-30. We invite all those living near a military base in and outside the U.S. to collaborate and organize simultaneous base actions this fall: ABOLISH WAR & STOP DRONE KILLING! | July 30: Day of Action for Peace with Iran | Simultaneous Rallies at Four U.S. Drone Bases: | Call on U.S. military to "stand down" and "Refuse Illegal Orders." | Called for by ShutDownDroneWarfare.org & BanKillerDrones.org | REPORT BACK : We Did It! Photos tell it all….
(2026-08-07). Iranian Strikes Leave Hundreds of US Troops With Lasting Brain Injuries. orinocotribune.com Hundreds of US troops have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in Iranian missile and drone strikes since Washington launched its war on Iran, highlighting the mounting physical cost of the US aggression and the potentially lasting consequences for American forces. | Nearly 700 US troops have been wounded in Iranian missile and drone attacks on US bases since Washington's aggression against Iran escalated, according to US military officials. Most were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries and returned to duty after treatment, the Associated Press reported. | The Pentagon has described most of the injuries s…
(2026-08-07). 'They're shocked we're still standing': Top Mojtaba aide mocks West's failed maximum pressure. hindustantimes.com Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the country has withstood years of economic sanctions and what he described as "maximum pressure," despite expectations that Iran's economy would collapse. He highlighted the impact of reduced oil exports, limited foreign currency reserves, and ongoing trade restrictions, while outlining efforts to expand commerce with neighboring countries through alternative trade methods, including barter. Pezeshkian also praised regional cooperation, saying neighboring states helped prevent cross-border instability during the conflict. He further claimed that despite attacks on energy…
(2026-08-07). The rise or fail of middle powers will determine Middle East peace. responsiblestatecraft.org For more than two decades, endless wars have destabilized the Middle East, creating huge amounts of human suffering, displacement and trauma. The region is exhausted, with little faith in the possibility of peace and few structures to enable it. The region is now at an inflection point; it can continue endless violence or undertake serious mediation and conflict resolution. The war with Iran has exposed the limits of U.S. military power, leaving only one practical option on the table: pursuing negotiations that recognize the balance of power in the region and the security concerns of all parties. This require…
(2026-08-07). Yes, we should be challenging Zionism in schools. progressivehub.net MARCY WINOGRAD | THE HILL…
(2026-08-07). Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on Historic Michigan Win: "People Are Sick and Tired of This Politics of Hatred" democracynow.org 
We speak with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after his victory in Michigan's primary race for U.S. Senate sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party. El-Sayed, a former public health official, ran a progressive campaign focused on affordability, Medicare for All, getting money out of politics, and opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza. He defeated Congressmember Haley Stevens, who was backed by tens of millions in outside spending including by AIPAC, the powerful pro-Israel lobby group. | "In an era where many of us can't afford basic things like groceries or rent or healthcare, the idea that your gove…
(2026-08-07). Holocaust descendants doubt Ed Miliband will stop UK's genocide complicity. thecanary.co 
Many Holocaust survivors and descendants have been vocally opposing the UK's complicity with Israel's genocide in Gaza since 2023. And they hope new foreign secretary Ed Miliband — himself the son of Holocaust survivors — will stop this. But as some explained to the Canary, they doubt he will. Ed Miliband's 'self-serving' careerism Miliband doesn't […] | By
(2026-08-07). Australia's Royal Commission into antisemitism a '$131 million whinge'. asiapacificreport.nz "Australians are not being investigated for hating Jews. They are being investigated for objecting to a genocide." Michael West Media's coverage of the Royal Commission into Antisemitism. COMMENTARY: By Andrew Brown Apparently antisemitism simply fell from the sky. Fully formed. Immaculately conceived. Entirely unrelated to anything happening in Gaza. That is the finding Australia has…
(2026-08-07). Is It (Still) Un-American to Care? scheerpost.com Danaka Katovich I initially wrote this piece in 2024 during the student uprisings that took place around the United States. The content was focused on Gaza and the people who made up the movement for Palestine in the belly of the beast. I've rewritten some of it and replaced Gaza with Cuba. The arguments needed …
(2026-08-07). ALBA Movements Inaugurates 4th Continental Assembly in Cuba. orinocotribune.com The 4th Continental Assembly of ALBA Movements began on Thursday, August 6, in Havana, Cuba, with the participation of more than 150 delegates from 25 countries. The aim of the assembly is to reaffirm popular unity as a key tool to confront the neoliberal offensive, analyze the global situation in the face of the crisis of capitalism, and create a continental work plan to form a unified struggle agenda. | At the opening of the meeting, held at the University of Havana, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez and other authorities attended, including the secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the…
(2026-08-07). Argentina: El Senado sancionó el proyecto de Inviolabilidad, pero excluyó los capítulos sobre Tierras y Manejo del Fuego. cubadebate.cu En la madrugada de este viernes, el Senado de Argentina aprobó en general el proyecto de Ley de Inviolabilidad de la Propiedad Privada impulsado por el Gobierno de Javier Milei, luego de una sesión maratónica que se prolongó por más de diez horas. La iniciativa logró los votos necesarios al ser sancionada con 37 votos a favor y 33 en contra.
(2026-08-07). Primer Ministro de Namibia inicia visita oficial a Cuba. radiohc.cu El Primer Ministro de Namibia, Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, arribó a Cuba para cumplir una visita oficial que se extenderá hasta el próximo 10 de agosto. | Según precisó el portal del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, a su llegada al Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí fue recibido por la viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores, Josefina Vidal Ferreiro. | Durante su estadía, Ngurare sostendrá conversaciones oficiales con las máximas autoridades cubanas, en las que se examinará el estado de las relaciones bilaterales y las oportunidades de ampliar la cooperación en sectores de interés común. | Cuba y Namibia mantiene…
(2026-08-07). Prensa de EE. UU. divulga filtraciones gubernamentales: La CIA estaría intensificando su labor contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu La Agencia Central de Inteligencia (CIA) de Estados Unidos ha establecido en secreto un grupo de trabajo especial para Cuba, con el objetivo de redirigir recursos financieros, humanos y técnicos para presionar al Gobierno de La Habana y forzar un quiebre en su cúpula dirigente, aseguran supuestas filtraciones publicadas por los medios estadounidenses The New York Times y Politico que, posteriormente, han sido reproducidas por todo el espectro mediático occidental.
(2026-08-07). Presidente Díaz-Canel en inauguración de Encuentro de Partidos Comunistas y Obreros. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel asiste este viernes en La Habana, a la inauguración del 24 Encuentro Internacional de Partidos Comunistas y Obreros (EIPCO). | El evento se realiza en vísperas de las conmemoraciones centrales por el centenario del natalicio del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro Ruz (13 de agosto), y para patentizar la solidaridad de los integrantes de esta plataforma de articulación de la izquierda progresista mundial. | La solidaridad con la mayor isla de las Antillas y la condena a la…
(2026-08-07). Unión Eléctrica prevé una afectación de 2 257 MW en el pico nocturno de este viernes. cubadebate.cu Con este pronóstico se estima una disponibilidad de 1023 MW con una demanda máxima de 3250 MW, para un déficit de 2227 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 2257 MW en este horario.
(2026-08-07). Prensa de EEUU divulga filtraciones gubernamentales: La CIA estaría intensificando su labor contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu La Agencia Central de Inteligencia de EE. UU. ha establecido en secreto un grupo de trabajo especial para Cuba, con el objetivo de redirigir recursos financieros, humanos y técnicos para presionar al Gobierno de La Habana y forzar un quiebre en su cúpula dirigente, aseguran supuestas filtraciones publicadas por los medios estadounidenses The New York Times y Politico.
(2026-08-07). Se acabó la espera: Rodri elige el Barcelona. cubadebate.cu El español Rodri, centrocampista del Manchester City, ha resuelto su futuro después de que su agente revelara que el jugador ha optado por marcharse al Barcelona, prefiriendo al club catalán antes que a su rival, el Real Madrid, que había sido el candidato más destacado para hacerse con sus servicios durante las últimas semanas.
(2026-08-07). Coloreando la esperanza: ACPDI Villa Clara abre nuevas puertas a la vida. radiohc.cu 
La Asociación Cubana de Personas en Situación de Discapacidad Intelectual (ACPDI) en Villa Clara abrió las puertas de una hermosa sede en el centro de la urbe capital. Lídice Tomé Sánchez, su presidenta provincial, ofreció declaraciones exclusivas a nuestra emisora: | ´Acá en nuestra sede ya comenzamos, en esta semana, los talleres con las personas en situación de discapacidad intelectual, sus familiares y apoyos —explicó —. Esto nos hacía mucha falta, algo por lo que estaba abogando nuestra asociación, que se está haciendo ya en La Habana como centro piloto, y acá en Villa Clara, donde abrimos…
(2026-08-07). Gobierno de Cuba expresa interés en contribuir a fortalecer la UEE. radiohc.cu El embajador de Cuba en Rusia, Enrique Orta destacó este viernes que la nación caribeña, en su condición de país Observador, ratifica la disposición para contribuir al fortalecimiento de la Unión Económica Euroasiática (UEE). | El diplomático, quien intervino en la reunión del Consejo Intergubernamental Eurasiático en formato ampliado, que tiene como sede la urbe kirguisa de Cholpon-Ata, refirió igualmente que la mayor isla de las Antillas también apoya a la organización para impulsar sus vínculos económicos, comerciales, financieros y de cooperación con los Estados que la integran. | En sus palabras, a las cuale…
(2026-08-07). El espejismo del correo seguro: Por qué GPG/PGP es la herramienta que amamos odiar. cubadebate.cu Sean bienvenidos una vez más a Código Seguro, mis estimados lectores. Como bien es sabido en el mundo de la ciberseguridad, pocas herramientas generan un debate tan apasionado como GPG (GNU Privacy Guard), la implementación más famosa del estándar OpenPGP. Para muchos, es la navaja suiza de la privacidad, debido a que cifra, firma, autentica y otorga no repudio.
(2026-08-07). Lima confirma que será sede de los próximos Juegos Deportivos Panamericanos y Parapanamericanos. cubadebate.cu Perú ratificó este jueves la decisión de que su capital, Lima, sea sede de los Juegos Deportivos Panamericanos y Parapanamericanos del próximo año, en una visita de representantes representantes de Panam Sports. La revalidación del compromiso estuvo a cargo de la nueva presidenta peruana, Keiko Fujimori.
(2026-08-07). Fernández de Cossío sobre Estados Unidos.: øSerá real el miedo? radiohc.cu ´Estados Unidos tiene 5200 ojivas nucleares, unos 11 portaviones en activo, la agencia de espionaje y actividades encubiertas más extendida y mejor financiada del mundo, bases militares por doquier, pero su Departamento de Estado considera que Cuba pueda significar una amenaza. øSerá real el miedo? ª, escribió en sus redes sociales este viernes el viceministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Carlos Fernández de Cossío. | Las declaraciones ven la luz luego de que, la víspera, el titular de la diplomacia estadounidense, Marco Rubio, anunciara nuevas medidas contra empresas y personas cubanas, co…
(2026-08-07). Oriente Medio sin injerencias externas: la propuesta de Irán para la estabilidad regional. cubadebate.cu Kazem Gharibabadi, Kazem Gharibabadi, viceministro de Asuntos Jurídicos e Internacionales del Ministerio de Exteriores de Irán, afirmó que la seguridad de Oriente Medio debe estar en manos de los países de la región, y destacó la "voluntad política" de varias naciones del golfo Pérsico para avanzar hacia una agenda común sin intervención externa.
(2026-08-07). Crisis del orden mundial y resistencia popular marcan el inicio de la IV Asamblea Continental de ALBA Movimientos en Cuba. cubadebate.cu El encuentro reúne en La Habana a organizaciones sociales de América Latina para debatir los desafíos políticos del escenario internacional actual…
(2026-08-07). Hamas signs Gaza disarmament deal with Trump's Board of Peace. ummid.com In a development described by United States President Donald Trump as 'a monumental step towards peace and security' in the region, Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups have signed a disarmament deal with the 'Board of Peace' established in January this year.
(2026-08-07). Bibi does not want peace? Turkey accuses Israel of killing Gaza roadmap with terror tactics. hindustantimes.com Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has accused Israel of delaying the next phase of the Gaza peace roadmap, claiming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government is obstructing efforts toward a lasting agreement. Speaking in Ankara, Fidan said Israel's actions undermine plans involving a ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal, Palestinian governance, and international stabilization efforts. He also criticized Israeli policies in Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem while calling for reconstruction and diplomatic action from the international community. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions over the implementation of t…
(2026-08-07). Thursday 8/6: Calling Party for Gaza! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp86…
(2026-08-07). Saturday 8/8: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Surviving: Orphans of Gaza" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gXcr……
(2026-08-07). Political struggle of far-right ally Smotrich shows faultline in Netanyahu coalition. al-monitor.com By Emily RoseBEIT EL, West Bank, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich faces a fight for political survival in elections in October after angering his fellow West Bank settlers by voting not to punish ultra-Orthodox Jews who refuse to serve in the military.The political travails of Smotrich are a sign of how tricky it will be for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to shepherd allies in his quarrelsome coalition through the October 27 election, Israel's first since the start of the Gaza war.
(2026-08-07). The Zionist Beachhead in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
We investigate the main Israeli actors welcomed by the acting Rodríguez administration in post-earthquake Venezuela. | Venezuela's devastating June 24 double Former President Hugo Chávez
(2026-08-07). Delcy Rodríguez Meets With Seismic Engineering Firms Miyamoto International and TFI Solutions. orinocotribune.com In an effort to strengthen sustainable urban development, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has led a high-level working meeting with representatives of prestigious international seismic engineering and technology firms, aiming to strengthen the nation's structural resilience and coordinating advanced urban reconstruction plans. | The meeting, held this Wednesday, August 5, included the participation of the global firm Miyamoto International, a specialist in structural engineering and seismic risk management, represented by its founder and CEO, Dr Hideki "Kit" Miyamoto. Miyamoto arrived in Venezuela with the backi…
(2026-08-07). FC Dinamo-BSUPC exit UEFA Women's Champions League. eng.belta.by In the match for third place in qualifying Group 3, the Belarusian champions lost to Iceland's Breià∞ablik in extra time, 2-3.
(2026-08-07). State Rep. Justin Pearson Wins Tennessee Democratic Congressional Primary. newsone.com 
(2026-08-07). Senate committee holds Fauci in contempt as multiple outbreaks rage across the US. wsws.org The same government prosecuting the scientists who study infectious disease has dismantled the surveillance systems that would measure its return.
(2026-08-07). Ceuta: the EU's shifting stance on immigration. strategic-culture.su What Ceuta and Melilla have set in motion will not end anytime soon. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Something is happening | Warning:…
(2026-08-07). Friday 8/14: Seaside: Bombshell Film Screening. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 939355…
(2026-08-07). Thinktank calls for greater controls on number of Welsh homes being turned into holiday accommodation. thecanary.co 
Welsh thinktank the Bevan Foundation, working in partnership with Shelter Cymru, has published a new report on 7 August at the National Eisteddfod. It analyses evidence on the prevalence of second homes and holiday lets using permanent homes across Wales. And it evaluates policy measures to tackle the issue which have been put in place […] | By
(2026-08-07). Debt-ridden local authorities in Germany plan further social cuts. wsws.org The claim that "there is no money" for public services is a lie. Whether money is available or not is decided politically.
(2026-08-07). How smarter garden planning can help Australian homes adapt to climate change. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-08-07). New M1A2T Abrams Tanks Guard Taiwan's Main Airport During Invasion Drill. twz.com 
Taiwan's newest The airport defense drill
(2026-08-07). New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harm to youths. aljazeera.com The ruling comes in the second phase of a landmark trial, with the Instagram, Facebook owner also losing in March.
(2026-08-07). Trump Faces Setback in Voter Roll Battle Ahead of Midterms. moderndiplomacy.eu The Trump administration has suffered another major legal setback in its campaign to obtain state voter registration records, marking its 21st court defeat this year as it seeks to expand federal oversight of U.S. elections ahead of the November midterm elections. The latest ruling came when a federal judge held that states are not legally …
(2026-08-07). A "socialism" for the New York Times: Jacobin founder Bhaskar Sunkara's interview with Ross Douthat. wsws.org One of the DSA's most prominent voices sat down with a conservative columnist of the New York Times to deliver a systematic, point-by-point assurance that the DSA is loyal to American capitalism.
(2026-08-07). Australian government establishes inquiry to prepare for war. wsws.org This is not a general inquiry into "defence" but an examination of how to operationally wage a major war in the near-term, including by suppressing opposition from the population.
(2026-08-07). Do you know who owns the media you watch? aljazeera.com Today, a total of 6 companies own 90% of the American media market.
(2026-08-07). Campaigners end carrier's barbaric live cattle export from Ireland to France. thecanary.co 
A year-long campaign by animal rights groups has resulted in Brittany Ferries ceasing their cruel live export of animals from Ireland to France. The vile practice involves subjecting animals to lengthy journeys in dire conditions. Animals endure a terrifying experience in noisy, cramped, overheated environments, often without food or water, only to be murdered when […] | By
(2026-08-07). Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act – Nationwide Action Alert. indybay.org Our California Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail is helping build a Nationwide Alert to grow bipartisan support to award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Buffalo Soldier regiments, authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the United States Armed Forces, in recognition of their superior, dedicated, and vital service to the United States.
(2026-08-07). Belarusian PM: EAEU remains a stabilizing factor in Eurasia. eng.belta.by The digitized results of our integration efforts show that the union remains a stabilizing force in the Eurasian region, Aleksandr Turchin said.
(2026-08-07). Before the next nuclear crisis, listen to those who lived through the last one. mronline.org 
The nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki resulted in the deaths and fatal injuries of more than 210,000 people, who either died instantaneously or within months.
(2026-08-07). Belarus, Uzbekistan to draw up energy cooperation roadmap. eng.belta.by The meeting addressed the prospects of Belarus-Uzbekistan cooperation in the energy sector and the practical implementation of the agreements reached at the highest level during Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's visit to Belarus in July.
(2026-08-07). Minsk to host next meeting of Eurasian Intergovernmental Council. eng.belta.by The next meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council will be held in Minsk, Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin said at an expanded session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Cholpon-Ata.
(2026-08-07). Thai teen kills 7 in rampage at home and school before shooting himself. geo.tv Forensic police officers examine the building of Debsirin Nonthaburi School, where the shooting incident took place, in Bang Kruai district in Nonthaburi province on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, August 7, 2026.— Reuters Student says many shots heard during…
(2026-08-07). Sunday 8/9: "White Light, Black Rain" : Hiroshima & Nagasaki Atomic Bombing w/ Filmmaker Steven Okazaki. indybay.org Konko Church of San Francisco | 1909 Bush St. in SF Japantown | RSVP: nichibeifoundation.org/educational-progr……
(2026-08-07). Maharashtra B Pharm, Pharm D Admission 2026 Starts – Apply Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has started online registration and application process for admission in Pharmacy, B. Pharmacy and Pharm. D, for the year 2026-27 via its official website 'ph2026.mahacet.org'.
(2026-08-07). Belarus, India ready to sign intergovernmental cultural cooperation program. eng.belta.by The ministries of culture of Belarus and India are ready to sign an intergovernmental cultural cooperation program.
(2026-08-07). Social power is built before it is seen: The Thirty-Second Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
While popular energy can fill streets and win elections, social power is the patient, organised capacity of the working class to transform society and make dignity the common sense of the age.
(2026-08-07). Pearson wins primary, but racist map may block him from Congress. peoplesworld.org 
MEMPHIS, Tenn.—On the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson won the Democratic primary for a congressional seat Republican lawmakers had specifically redrawn to erase the political power of Memphis's Black majority. "Exactly 61 years from the signing of the Voting Rights Act, we won our primary despite a redistricting …
(2026-08-07). BSU students win six golds at International Mathematics Competition. eng.belta.by Students of the Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at Belarusian State University (BSU) won six gold medals at the 33rd International Mathematics Competition (IMC).
(2026-08-07). Capitalism, Imperialism and America's Middle East Wars: A Marxist Perspective. moderndiplomacy.eu More than 150 years after Karl Marx penned his famous line: "Capital comes dripping from head to foot, from every pore, with blood and dirt", it remains hauntingly accurate today. Unlike many analyses of U.S. policy in the Middle East that begin with U.S. Presidents, diplomats, and military strategy, Marx directs our attention toward examining …
(2026-08-07). Here's Every Single Death Linked to Immigration Enforcement Since Trump's Raids Began in 2025. lataco.com We hope this register offers a moment to remember the names and stories of the victims. For each one, we've included the backstory we were able to gather alongside the official account from government agencies.
(2026-08-07). Lukashenko vows to protect trade interests, insists on decent rural services. eng.belta.by The president noted that the state has done a great deal to organize trade in rural areas, with relevant regulations already adopted.
(2026-08-07). Trump targets birthright citizenship in renewed attack on 14th Amendment. wsws.org The orders seek to create a hereditary caste of US-born people denied citizenship based on their parents' political affiliations, employment or alleged conduct.
(2026-08-07). Beyond the scoreboard: South Africa must continue to believe in the power of sport. sanews.gov.za Beyond the scoreboard: South Africa must continue to believe in the power of sport | By Sandile Nene | South Africa's pursuit of sporting excellence is about more than winning medals, lifting trophies or achieving victories on the global stage. It is about building a nation that believes in its potential, invests in its people and creates opportunities for every South African to excel. As we mark Mandela Month, we are reminded of Nelson Mandela's belief that sport has the unique ability to inspire, unite and bring people together across social, cultural and economic differences. | The recent achievements of our n…
(2026-08-07). AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time. aljazeera.com US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.
(2026-08-07). Wildfire Smoke Now Threatens Prenatal Health More Than Harmful Human Emissions. truthout.org In 1965, a presidential advisory panel issued a report warning that pervasive chemical and carbon pollution was harming environmental health and changing the climate. Five years later, President Richard Nixon signed the Clean Air Act. Since that 1970 law and its amendments were passed, combined emissions of a half dozen harmful air pollutants from vehicles and industrial sources have… |
(2026-08-07). In Covid as in Climate Change: Truth Will Out. wattsupwiththat.com The interests that prospered from these 'emergencies' will not surrender their narrative easily.
(2026-08-07). SA secures USD500 million to improve basic services in metros. sanews.gov.za SA secures USD500 million to improve basic services in metros | The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and South Africa have signed a USD 500 million sovereign-backed loan to support improvements in the provision of water and sanitation, electricity, and solid waste services in South Africa's eight metropolitan cities. | South Africa's metropolitan municipalities are home to approximately 22 million people and generate around 85% of the country's economic output, yet face mounting challenges from aging infrastructure, rapid urbanization and increasing climate risks. | The loan will support the Metro Tra…
(2026-08-07). MFA: Belarus pays close attention to implementing free trade agreements. eng.belta.by The Union's interaction with major foreign trade partners from third countries remains in the spotlight.
(2026-08-07). Racists winning as opposition to migrants surges in north of Ireland. thecanary.co 
Far-right fictions on immigration appear to still be having a corrosive effect on attitudes towards those fleeing persecution, as a new north of Ireland survey shows a collapse in support for migrants. Stormont's Executive Office looked at results for the year 2025, and found that now only 49% of people think the region should obey […] | By
(2026-08-07). Sunday 8/16: Stand with the Students of India. indybay.org In front of Superior Court | 39439 Paseo Padre Pkwy | Fremont, California 94538…
(2026-08-07). KC-135 That Lost Its Tail In Deadly Collision Over Iraq Now At Tinker AFB Repair Shop. twz.com 
The KC-135 made an emergency landing in Tel Aviv with half its tail sheared off following the collision that occurred during an Operation Epic Fury sortie.
(2026-08-07). The Madman and the Statesman. mronline.org 
The truth is, I had promised myself I would avoid the temptation to analyze the statements and behavior of Argentina's president. The reason: to keep myself as far away as possible from a figure as despicable as the occupant of the Casa Rosada.
(2026-08-07). Shlyakh Tsmoka mythology festival in Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve unveils 2026 program. eng.belta.by For two days, on 22 and 23 August, the Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve will transform into a fairy-tale destination where fans of national folklore can soak up plenty of excitement and unforgettable emotions.
(2026-08-07). Economic costs of climate change soar in Europe, leaving working class to pay. wsws.org The strain falls on economies already being brought to breaking point by the parasitic growth of the super-rich oligarchy and its monopolisation of social wealth, coupled with the rapacious demands of the military.
(2026-08-07). Supplying Arms to Israel a Blot on Indian Moral Ethos: Jamiat. ummid.com Expressing profound outrage, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Maulana Mahmood Madani has termed the arms supply to Israel a 'dark stain on insaniayt and hindustaniyat – humanity and Indian moral ethos.
(2026-08-07). Senate Shelves Crypto Market-Structure Bill, But Wall Street Keeps Buying Bitcoin. moderndiplomacy.eu The US Senate will not vote on crypto's most consequential piece of pending legislation before lawmakers leave Washington for their August recess, leaving the digital-asset industry's push for a formal market-structure law stalled for at least another six weeks. Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act lacked the votes …
(2026-08-07). The Brick Lane data centre is Labour's 'market Stalinism' in action. thecanary.co 
Plans to build data centres have been controversial across the UK, but the latest example comes from Brick Lane. Housing Secretary Angela Rayner approved a £500 million redevelopment of the Truman Brewery on Brick Lane, which will include a data centre. This is despite unanimous opposition to the development from Tower Hamlets council, the local […] | By
(2026-08-07). Belarusian swimmers win 12 gold medals at Ganja Cup in Azerbaijan. eng.belta.by Over the two days of competition, Belarusian swimmers collected 12 gold, six silver and one bronze medal. Around 150 young swimmers from Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Georgia took part in the tournament.
(2026-08-07). Belarus' Halaskok reaches U19 World Rowing Championship semifinals. eng.belta.by Belarusian athletes have begun competing at the World Rowing Under 19 Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
(2026-08-07). Thursday 8/6: Double-Time Sweeps by SCPD ⚪ Thursday AM Threatened. indybay.org Limekiln and Coral Streets, Santa Cruz, and the surrounding area, depending on police fancies.
(2026-08-07). Lukashenko calls for better supply of Belarusian goods in rural stores. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has instructed retailers to ensure a good-quality assortment of goods in rural stores, with priority given to Belarusian-made products.
(2026-08-07). Uncertainty In Estimating Solar Forcing Across The Arctic Is 100-350x Larger Than CO2's Alleged Climate Impact. wattsupwiththat.com The 20-70 W/m ≤ uncertainty in estimating the Arctic's surface solar radiation is 100 to 350 times larger than 10 years of accumulated clear-sky-only CO2 impacts (0.2 W/m ≤ per Feldman et al., 2015).
(2026-08-07). Belarus' Melkaziorau reaches European Modern Pentathlon Championships final. eng.belta.by The championship program in Türkiye will conclude with the mixed relay on 9 August. This European Championships in Türkiye is the first in five years where Belarusian pentathletes are competing under their national flag.
(2026-08-07). Belarusian Spartak produces over 11,500 tonnes of confectionery in H1 2026. eng.belta.by The company is currently completing the modernization of the wafer sheet baking section at Site No. 1 of the wafer shop. Two ovens have been replaced with higher-capacity equipment featuring a greater level of automation and improved safety.
(2026-08-07). Trump and Israel are demanding that Palestinians disarm. Here is why that is wrong and unjust. mondoweiss.net 
Demands that Hamas disarm follow decades of international calls for a "demilitarized Palestinian state." These demands insist that Palestinians surrender their right to self-defense, a right no people should relinquish.
(2026-08-07). The Colonial Playbook: 19th Century Psyop Against "Islamist" Caliph Abdul Hamid II. muslimskeptic.com This is a guest post by Jabrail Gadgiev. It should come as no surprise to avid readers of Muslim Skeptic that the ultimate goal of the Western neocolonial elite has not merely been to shed the blood of Muslims and destabilize our societies through force of arms. It has also been to monopolize the ideological …
(2026-08-07). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's caption reads: | U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division patrol through an underground tunnel in support of offensive operations during the Korean Marine Exercise Program 25.1 at Camp Stanley, South Korea, March 10, 2025. KMEP is a semi-annual exercise that provides…
(2026-08-07). NATJOINTS assures security readiness for 46th SADC Summit. sanews.gov.za NATJOINTS assures security readiness for 46th SADC Summit | The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has assured that comprehensive security arrangements are in place for the 46th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit, which will take place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal from 16 to 17 August. ⚪ Briefing the media on Friday, Chairperson of NATJOINTS Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili said law enforcement, intelligence and emergency services are working together to ensure the safe and successful hosting of the regional gathering, which will bring together 12 Heads of State a…
(2026-08-07). Trump says he thinks war with Iran will end. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday told reporters that he believed the war with Iran would be over soon and said the armed forces were experiencing issues with supplies of some weapons."I think it's going to end pretty soon. I don't think they can go much longer," Trump said in the Oval Office in a reference to Iran.Reuters reported on Tuesday that the U.S. Army had used up much of its global stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war with Iran.
(2026-08-07). Lukashenko names those responsible for domestic demand. eng.belta.by The president emphasized that the share of Belarusian products on the domestic market is one of the key indicators of trade efficiency.
(2026-08-07). Harvesting late into the night in Volozhin District. eng.belta.by Machine operators at the Pershai-2014 agricultural company in Volozhin District are harvesting wheat crops. The district has removed 40% of grain crops and 96% of rapeseed.
(2026-08-07). Tuskegee Students Say the Dress Code Debate Misses the Real Issues. capitalbnews.org 
Payton Arentt didn't give an extra thought to an email from the Tuskegee University administration announcing a dress code and cellphone policy — but she did wonder why people weren't talking more about the radio silence around financial aid and housing. As a rising senior, Arentt said there's always been an understanding on campus about …
(2026-08-07). El-Sayed's Michigan primary win against tyranny a good omen for a fairer US future. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Robert Reich With the victory of progressive Dr Abdul El-Sayed over Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic primary this week, prepare yourself to hear enormous quantities of bullsh*t in the United States about the Democratic Party now being "taken over" by "Democratic Socialists". Or as the reliably establishment New York Times described what's…
(2026-08-07). Sunday 8/9: Webinar: Remembering Awdah Hathaleen: Voices from Umm al-Kheir. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mUwQTz5……
(2026-08-07). Welsh independence campaign group YesCymru sets 2032 referendum target. thecanary.co 
The nation's most prominent pro-Welsh independence campaign and pressure group, YesCymru, has set an ambitious target of 2032 for Welsh secession. This week, YesCymru set a clear and ambitious objective for the country's growing movement. It wants the Welsh people to have a sovereign referendum on Welsh independence in 2032. The announcement came at the […] | By
(2026-08-07). As NATO and Ukraine's war against Russia escalates, drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea increase. wsws.org As NATO's war against Russia escalates, seafarers in the Black Sea are paying with their lives.
(2026-08-07). Israeli raid in West Bank's Qalandiya injures 51 Palestinians. aljazeera.com Israeli forces arrest dozens of Palestinians near Jerusalem amid uptick in military and settler violence in West Bank.
(2026-08-07). More than one million affected by floods in India's Assam state. aljazeera.com Thousands of people in India have been displaced since July after monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.
(2007-08-26). The Cockroaches: A new insecure class in struggle. links.org.au 
The cockroach movement's great structural strength was also its great vulnerability, contends Sankha Subhra Biswas.
(2026-08-07). 1 dead, 2 missing after mudslide hits Zhashui County in Shaanxi. ecns.cn One person has been killed, and two others remain missing after a mudslide triggered by heavy rainfall in Zhashui county in Shangluo, Shaanxi province, Xinhua News Agency reported on Thursday.
(2026-08-07). Syria says bomb on minibus near Damascus wounded 14, deaths reported mistakenly. al-monitor.com By Yamaam Al-Shaar and Firas MakdesiAug 6 (Reuters) – A bomb planted in a minibus wounded 14 people on the outskirts of Syria's capital Damascus on Thursday night, with some of the injuries so severe that they were taken for fatalities, an official said on Friday.Officials had said on Thursday that two people were killed in the blast. Health ministry head of media, Riad al-Sayed Hasan, told Reuters that assessment was based on the discovery of body parts at the scene which turned out to be those of some of the people severely wounded.
(2026-08-07). Announcing a new counter-info site ⚪ Belly of the Beast. indybay.org read on for more info!
(2026-08-07). Oman responds to stranded vessel off Dhofar, state media says. al-monitor.com Aug 6 (Reuters) – Oman is sending response teams to the Caroline Bezengi, an oil tanker stranded near the Hallaniyat Islands off the southern governorate of Dhofar, to limit any potential environmental impact, Omani state media reported on Thursday.The sanctioned ship was loaded with Russian crude prior to the voyage, shipping data showed. An oil spill from the 274-meter (900-foot) vessel has been spreading, raising concern about damage to coastal areas and sea life.
(2026-08-07). Hiroshima 81: The Looming Risk Of Nuclear Disaster. scheerpost.com Peter Kuznick, Consortium News. The horrors of 1945 have too often been forgotten or ignored. Despite the heroic struggle of the people of Hiroshima, 81 years ago today, and of Nagasaki. The following is the text of a keynote address the author delivered in Nagasaki on July 25 at an international peace conference sponsored by the Asahi …
(2026-08-07). Belarus wins silver, bronze at International AI Olympiad in Astana. eng.belta.by Belarusian school students won one silver and one bronze medal at the 3rd International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held in Astana, Kazakhstan, on 2-8 August.
(2026-08-07). Anti-Muslim US Congressman Andy Ogles loses Republican primary. aljazeera.com Trump's endorsement fails to save Tennessee legislator who recently said 'Muslims don't belong in American society'.
(2026-08-07). Campaigners demand urgent government action this Severe ME Day. thecanary.co 
Another Severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Week will pass in absolute silence from the government. The Canary has reported extensively on how ME patients are left to die in hospitals by the NHS. People like Sophia Mirza who died in 2005 after being sectioned under the mental health act without even basic nurse care. 8 […] | By
(2026-08-07). Belarusian phygital shooters to fight for bronze at Games of the Future in Astana. eng.belta.by Belarusian phygital shooter team Minsk House failed to reach the final of the phygital shooter tournament at the 2026 Games of the Future in Astana, Kazakhstan.
(2026-08-07). DRC president claims Trump deal requires he seize another term. responsiblestatecraft.org Last week, the
(2026-08-07). US: 75% say Iran War not worth Cost, 61% Blame Trump for Inflation. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Opinion polling shows deep unhappiness in the American public about the ongoing US war on Iran and its impact on their lives. | A Marquette Law School opinion poll conducted in late July That seems clear, though it is also mysterious what in the world Trump thought his goal in Iran was. | Further, 75% of respondents feel that the Iran War has not been worth the cost. | I'm n…
(2026-08-07). A campaign is underway to erase the Palestinian refugee question once and for all. Palestinians must resist. mondoweiss.net 
A bill in Congress aims to dismantle UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. It is part of a coordinated campaign to eliminate the possibility of justice for Palestinian refugees. Palestinians must resist before it's too late.
(2026-08-07). Lukashenko outraged by quality of goods in rural stores: 'Expired and rotten stuff!'. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has voiced outrage over the quality of goods sold in rural stores.
(2026-08-07). MHT CET 2026 Engineering FE Round 1 Allotment: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra State CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Sunday August 02, 2026 on its official website 'fe2026.mahacet.org' Allotment Result of CAP Round-I (Round 1 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-07). Democracy Now! 2026-08-07 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 07, 2026; "Zombie Law from the Victorian Era": DOJ Could Use 1873 Comstock Act to Ban Abortion Pills by Mail; "Focus Is on Affordability": Cindy Holscher, Kansas Dem Nominee for Gov, on Data Center Fight & More; "The Potluck": Musical Explores Trauma of 1979 Greensboro KKK Massacre of 5 Antiracist Activists; Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on Historic Michigan Win: "People Are Sick and Tired of This Politics of Hatred" | Headlines for August 07, 2026; "Zombie Law from the Victorian Era": DOJ Could Use 1873 Comstock Act to Ban Abortion Pills by Mail…
(2026-08-07). UK comedians chime in on 'Frankenchickens' scandal in quiz show. thecanary.co 
The campaign against 'Frankenchickens' is gathering pace. The name refers to types of chicken selectively bred for the cheap meat industry. If a human baby grew at the same rate as one of these chickens, they'd be as heavy as two gorillas by eight weeks old. That's one of the questions in a new comedy […] | By
(2026-08-07). Workers in Türkiye defend Will Lehman against death threat from top UAW official. wsws.org Workers and young people in Türkiye have sent letters to the World Socialist Web Site condemning the death threat made on social media against Will Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker in the United States, by Raymond L. Jensen Jr., a high-ranking official of the United Auto Workers.
(2026-08-07). Kyrgyzstan to host Eurasian Economic Forum in 2027. eng.belta.by The announcement was made by President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov during a meeting with the heads of government of EAEU member states.
(2026-08-07). Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III Announce March On Washington. newsone.com : | ✕ | In July, Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III, and Arndrea Waters King announced plans to have another March on Washington in August to defend voting rights. |
(2026-08-07). Members of the activist group Committee for the First Amendment. indybay.org Reportedly, "Jane Fonda, center, speaks alongside, from left, singer Maggie Rogers, actor Sam Waterston, poet Rupi Kaur and actor Billy Porter during an "Artists United for our Freedoms" rally near the Kennedy Center, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington DC."
(2026-08-07). First FEZ, gas networks in rural areas, healthcare: How Brest Oblast has changed over 30 years. eng.belta.by Natalya Kochanova met with representatives of Brest Oblast who had been elected and served in the Council of the Republic over the years.
(2026-08-07). Yen intervention points to US financial vulnerabilities. wsws.org There was growing concern that the selling of Treasuries by Japan to support the yen would lift US interest rates and impact the AI stock market boom.
(2026-08-07). Exclusive report with the 308 people rescued by Nigerian forces. aljazeera.com Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states.
(2026-08-07). Forty-three years after Hawke, Australia needs a new economic debate. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-08-07). EAEU heads of government sign cooperation documents in Cholpon-Ata. eng.belta.by Among the documents signed was an agreement on electronic trade in goods within the EAEU.
(2026-08-07). Here We Go Again: MAGA Crashes Out Over Abdul El-Sayed Win In Michigan [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-08-07). Announcing a new counter-info site ⚪ Belly of the Beast. indybay.org read on for more info!
(2026-08-07). Lukashenko: Retailers profiting in cities must also serve rural areas. eng.belta.by The head of state drew attention to the issue of access to basic goods and services in rural areas – quality products at fair prices.
(2026-08-07). Who Is Liable When AI Goes Rogue? Legal Risks Grow Over Autonomous AI. moderndiplomacy.eu Artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving beyond simple chatbots into autonomous systems capable of making decisions and carrying out complex tasks with minimal human oversight. As these AI agents become more powerful, they are also creating new legal challenges. Recent disclosures by major AI companies that their autonomous models breached other companies' cybersecurity systems have raised …
(2026-08-07). Naked greed of the California Apartment Association (CAA). indybay.org The naked greed of the California Apartment Association and the greedy landlords is there for all to see!
(2026-08-07). Trump Threatens Severe "Treason" Charges Against "Leakers" in Truth Social Rant. scheerpost.com By Chris Walker This article was originally published by Truthout "Long term jail sentences will be sought!" Trump promised in an online post. In a Truth Social post early Thursday morning, President Donald Trump denied reporting that U.S. military munitions were being depleted due to his war on Iran, and threatened to pursue severe penalties …
(2026-08-07). Across Borders and Prison Walls: Keeping Families Connected During the Libya—Chad Conflict. icrc.org Long before the crises that followed 2011, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had already built a long and sometimes difficult history of humanitarian engagement in Libya and across its borders.
(2026-08-07). Lukashenko: Mobile shops fall short on hours, routes, and assortment. eng.belta.by There are shortcomings in mobile shop operations that must be addressed, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a meeting on providing rural communities with a full and diverse range of goods to cover all their needs.
(2026-08-07). Patriot denied, Freya activated! Ukraine gets new missile after Zelensky's emotional plea rejected. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is working to develop its own ballistic missiles and build a large-scale anti-ballistic missile programme with support from European partners. Speaking on August 6, Zelensky also stressed Ukraine's urgent need for air defence systems and long-range missiles, saying the United States knows exactly what Kyiv requires to protect civilians and infrastructure. He called for direct talks and political decisions from the US, Europe and G7 countries. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said Washington has "massive amounts of ammunition" but acknowledged that the US con…
(2026-08-07). A Man Accused Of Scamming NFL Players Is Dead. Here's What We Know. newsone.com 
(2026-08-07). Where in the world are 5 new Quran Memorizers produced every day? ummid.com Ever wondered where in the world are 5 new Quran Memorizers produced every day? The answer is…
(2026-08-07). Lukashenko urges to bring back all fields in Minsk Oblast to crop rotation by 2027. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko surveyed the condition of the fields from a helicopter and noted that some of them are overgrown with weeds and have effectively been excluded from crop rotation.
(2026-08-07). Australia: Multiple fires on Sydney trams in 1 day highlight deepening safety crisis. wsws.org There have now been six battery-related fires on Sydney's light rail system in five months, including two within hours on July 11.
(2026-08-07). Love LGBTQ representation: Black Mirror's 'San Junipero' gets graphic novel release. peoplesworld.org 
Love in a time of dystopia and existential crisis is one way to describe what many consider the best episode of the long-running science-fiction fantasy series Black Mirror. The Netflix show isn't exactly known for rainbows and butterflies in its explorations of the overlap between technology, social issues, and the human condition. Building on the …
(2026-08-07). It's the math — How China is avoiding the AI bubble. mronline.org 
Instead of reaching for the stars, like U.S. companies do, the Chinese are out to solve down-to-earth problems.
(2026-08-07). The New Apologists for American Empire. fpif.org The Trump administration marked the two-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary of U.S. independence with a series of statements in support of American empire. | Despite the fact that Trump campaigned against endless war and the White House issued a
(2026-08-07). àñzgàºr àñzel's New Party: A defense of Türkiye's old order. wsws.org The New Party's program, led by àñzgàºr àñzel, is not a response to the social and democratic aspirations of working people. It is a program designed to confine these aspirations within the framework of the capitalist profit system and the NATO alliance.
(2026-08-07). Brazil formally accuses 16 people over 2024 Voepass deadly plane crash. aljazeera.com Official says plane was irregularly cleared for departure before crash that killed 62 people outside Sao Paulo.
(2026-08-07). Fanning the Fauci flames for Republicans. mronline.org 
The congressional grilling of former White House Covid advisor Anthony Fauci, and the resulting editorial responses, weren't good faith inquiries into the pandemic.
(2026-08-07). MahaRERA 2.0: Reforms Without Compromising Buyer Protection. ummid.com It is time for MahaRERA 2.0 – an approach that makes meaningful procedural changes, enables real estate to deliver better outcomes for customers, and allows the sector to function as a stronger economic engine for Maharashtra.
(2026-08-07). Giving a smile back: reflections on a craniofacial fellowship in Canada. onlineopinion.com.au A smile is something most of us never think about. So when one half of the face stops moving, the loss goes far beyond the physical.
(2026-08-07). Philly leaders and LGBTQ community demand answers for police violence at Pride. peoplesworld.org 
PHILADELPHIA—"When young people wear masks, we demonize them," City Council Democratic Majority Whip Isaiah Thomas said. "Unfortunately," when it comes to law enforcement, "we find these justifications." Thomas was speaking at an Aug. 5 hearing of Philadelphia's Committee on Legislative Oversight focused on the issue of over-policing at Pride. Officers are under scrutiny for the …
(2026-08-07). Unique amulet from 3rd millennium B.C. found in Beshenkovichi District. eng.belta.by During the expedition, researchers discovered numerous artifacts primarily associated with the Northern Belarusian culture, including pottery fragments, bone, antler and flint objects, hunting weapons, fishing equipment, as well as artistic items and ornaments.
(2026-08-07). From Qalandiya to Jenin, Israel's war on West Bank refugee camps. thecanary.co 
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) have ended their raid on Qalandiya Refugee Camp and neighbouring Kafr Aqab, north of occupied East Jerusalem. This followed a dawn assault on 5 August that saw roads blocked and residents placed under strict curfew. The Palestinian Prisoner's Society (PPS) reported that more than 60 Palestinians had been arrested and interrogated […] | By
(2026-08-07). "Focus Is on Affordability" : Cindy Holscher, Kansas Dem Nominee for Gov, on Data Center Fight & More. democracynow.org 
Kansas state Senator Cindy Holscher won Tuesday's primary race to become the Democratic nominee in the state's gubernatorial race, facing Republican Ty Masterson in November. Holscher clinched the nomination over fellow state lawmaker Ethan Corson, who was backed by the outgoing Democratic Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. Holscher's victory is seen as another resounding defeat for establishment Democrats in Kansas and nationwide. The fight over data centers became a defining issue in the Kansas race. | "We see [data centers] suck up the resources in terms of water. We see energy usage causing…
(2026-08-07). Belkoopsoyuz criticized for poor performance. eng.belta.by The president addressed Chairperson of the Belkoopsoyuz Board Inessa Korotkevich and asked two classic questions: who is to blame and what is to be done.
(2026-08-07). Three DIY Zine Makers to Support In a Time When Their Craft Is Criminalized. lataco.com Followed by federal immigration agents or asked to take down their zines, these artists are aware of the danger that comes with speaking out and still going strong.
(2026-08-07). Turns Out the WNBA Might Be in Good Hands After All [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Jason Miller / Getty | I have spent a good portion of this WNBA season tracking the While the executive suite remains stalled in bureaucratic hesitation and blatan…
(2026-08-07). Harbin brings winter indoors in height of summer. ecns.cn Alejandra Palacios found herself moving from summer heat to winter chill in just a matter of minutes.One moment, she was strolling in almost 30 C warmth in summer clothes.
(2026-08-07). Belarusian PM: EAEU industrial cooperation mechanism needs fine-tuning. eng.belta.by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin has proposed revisiting the terms for supporting industrial cooperation within the EAEU as he spoke at the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan on 7 August.
(2026-08-07). Is Donald Trump Wearing A Wig? Internet Debates After His Most Recent Appearance. newsone.com 
Source: Image Photo Agency / Getty | Is President Donald Trump wearing a wig? That's the question at the top of people's minds after the 80-year-old Republican spoke at Las Vegas' Red Rock Resort on Aug. 5 about his trade conflicts with the Canadian government, "They are. They're nasty. I love the people, but they're nasty. Nasty leadership," he said. | Donald Trump Wig controversy causes internet Meltdown: Wig? Wizardry? Or Just a Really Good Hair Day?: | Forget the economy, world affairs, o…
(2026-08-07). sanctions stopping settler funding. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-08-07). Lady Belarus to celebrate beauty, intellect, and soul in 27 November finale. eng.belta.by The finale of the Lady Belarus beauty contest will take place on 27 November in Minsk, Olga Nikitina, deputy chair of the department for state, official, and cultural events at the National Beauty School.
(2026-08-07). A Persian-Mexican Jam For Hoja Santa Lamb Shanks and Flash Tattoos. lataco.com "There's . . . nowhere else, other than L.A., where you'd you find these two cultures in such proximity, which is also why there are so many half-Persian, half-Mexican people," the party organizer says.
(2026-08-07). Coming from Mean Albo, immigration 'cuts' have little credibility. onlineopinion.com.au Since 2006, Big Australia has sailed on through seven prime ministers. But Albo's taken the numbers to totally another level — likewise the denigration of his own people.
(2026-08-07). Ukraine risks territorial losses to Poland and Hungary amid deepening crisis. infobrics.org Zelensky's vulnerability grows as Ukraine approaches strategic dead end.
(2026-08-07). Police in Argentina use tear gas to stop protesters. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires, where police fired tear gas as thousands protested.
(2026-08-07). Saturday 8/8: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Film Screening & Ceremony. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-08-07). Actress, engineer, widow among new women MPs. al-monitor.com In Syria's first post-Assad parliament, women lawmakers stand out more for their diversity than their numbers: a famous actress, a Christian engineer, a Kurdish leader and the widow of a hardline Islamist commander. | Women hold 22 of the 207 current seats in Syria's parliament, or just over 10 percent, similar to the previous assembly under longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, who was toppled by an Islamist alliance in 2024 after more than a decade of civil war.
(2026-08-07). Lukashenko cautiously optimistic on consumer prices, warns against complacency. eng.belta.by "Violations of pricing discipline are occurring everywhere; criminal cases have even been opened [on these grounds]," said Aleksandr Lukashenko.
(2026-08-07). Palantir Paid No Federal Income Tax. Its Global Tax Rate Is Just 1.4 Percent. truthout.org Palantir Technologies, one of the world's most influential — and controversial — surveillance tech companies, enjoyed an effective tax rate of just 1.4% globally last year while paying no US federal income tax despite recording substantial profits, an analysis released on Wednesday revealed. The study, Who Pays for the Surveillance State?, was written by the Center for International Corporate… |
(2026-08-07). Abelardo de la Espriella se posesionó como presidente de Colombia. radiohc.cu Abelardo de la Espriella prestó juramento hoy como mandatario de Colombia y recibió la banda presidencial en la Arena USC de la Universidad Santiago de Cali, mientras ocurrían demostraciones de oposición en diferentes regiones del país. | El nuevo jefe de Estado recibió la insignia de manos del líder del Senado, Honorio Henríquez, y, con posterioridad, De la Espriella posesionó a su vicepresidente, José Manuel Restrepo. | Henríquez, en su discurso, afirmó que lo público no es un privilegio sino una responsabilidad que se honra. | "No basta con ocupar un cargo, hay que merecer la confianza que el cargo representa"
(2026-08-07). Women's Month: protecting women and children. sanews.gov.za Women's Month: protecting women and children | As the country moves to celebrate Women's Day, the South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to profile the work of female officers who give their all to protect the nation. | Sergeant Ilze Fan, an investigator attached to the De Aar Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit in the Northern Cape, has a passion for investigating crimes committed against women and children. | The 43-year-old began her policing career in 2006 as a constable at Victoria West Police Station. Recognised early on for her ability to take quality statements and cond…
(2026-08-07). De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia's new president. colombiareports.com President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in in Colombia's third largest city, Cali, under extreme security precautions. De la Espriella was sworn in by the president of Congress, Senator Honorio Henriquez of the far-right Democratic Center party in the theater of the private University of Santiago de Cali. The first part of the ceremony …
(2026-08-07). ICE Killing in Maine Shows Why Vets Need Vetting—And Not Just in Politics. progressivehub.net SUZANNE GORDON & STEVE EARLY | LA PROGRESSIVE…