(2026-08-08). UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel with missile in Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com Aug 8 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates on Saturday condemned what it said was an Iranian attack on a carrier linked to its state oil company as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Tehran of "acts of piracy". State news agency WAM initially reported ADNOC as saying one of its vessels had been targeted by a missile early on Saturday and that the situation was under control. The UAE Foreign Ministry later condemned what it called "the hostile Iranian attack" on an ADNOC vessel.
(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). Iran issues demands for reopening of Hormuz. al-monitor.com Iran set preconditions on Saturday for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages, complicating a potential deal to open the waterway essential to the world economy. | Tehran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait since the United States and Israel struck Iran in late February, and wants to charge tolls for passage, attacking ships it accuses of attempting to circumvent its preferred route.
(2026-08-08). Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open the waterway. al-monitor.com By Enas Alashray, Steve Holland and Nafisa EltahirCAIRO/WASHINGTON/DUBAI, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another ship there.Agreement between Iran and Oman over the strait, which separates the two countries, is seen as vital to a wider deal to end the war, which began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28 and led to Tehran establishing a chokehold over the major energy export route.
(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). Three Flags, One Shield: Inside The Makkah Pact. ummid.com Born from doubts about US protection after Iranian strikes went unanswered, and Yemen's collapsing truce, the Makkah Pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye reshapes regional alignments – unsettling Iran, unnerving Israel, and drawing wary attention from India amid a related disinformation flare-up.
(2026-08-08). Is This the Birth of an Islamic NATO? Is It Against Iran or Israel? thinktank.pk The signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye has opened a new chapter in Middle Eastern geopolitics. Signed in Mecca on August 7, 2026, the agreement commits the three countries to treating an armed attack against one as an attack against all, creating a new layer of collective deterrence …
(2026-08-08). 'Triple tap' in Gaza, Iran and the Hind Rajab atrocities condemned at Stop Wars rally. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report "Triple-tap" attacks by Israeli and US forces against Palestine, Iran and Lebanon were condemned today at a Stop Wars Aotearoa rally against the atrocities in the Middle East in Auckland's Aotea Square. New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters was also criticised in satirical theatre over accusations of racism and insults against immigrants.
(2026-08-08). An Appeal to the Consciences of Those Who Are Bombing Iran: Save Your Soul, Your Conscience and Your Sanity—STOP THE BOMBINGS! covertactionmagazine.com Nineteen years ago—in February 2007, during the Bush administration's Axis of Evil regime and calls for attacks on Iran from members of Congress, including "Bomb, bomb, bomb Iran" (to the tune of Beach Boys song "Barbara Ann") recitation by Senator John McCain—I wrote an article entitled "An Appeal to Conscience to Those Who WOULD Bomb …
(2026-08-08). Peace Is Vital: Why Does the Future of the Middle East Depend on Regional Cooperation? unitedworldint.com The forty-day war that the United States launched against Iran on February 28, regardless of whether it reignites in the near future, has ushered in a new era in the regional security architecture of West Asia. The principal facts demonstrated by the recent war were, first, that Iran is not a country that can easily …
bozemandailychronicle.com (2026-08-06). Iran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troopsMilitary officials say the majority of American troops wounded in the Iran war have suffered traumatic brain injuries. That's raising fresh concerns about the lasting effects of such injuries, which were also a signature wound during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
newarab.com (2026-08-07). Investigate Israel's killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil as war crime, rights groups sayThe 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). The Alliance That Will Determine Humanity's Fate. unitedworldint.com By Dr. Doƒüu Perinàßek, Chairman of the Vatan Party, Türkiye The international conference entitled "The Alliance to Prevent a Great War," organized by the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center, was held at the Meyra Palace Hotel in Ankara on 18—19 July 2026. UWI will present the speeches held on the conference during the coming days. …
(2026-08-08). I Saw Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya Save Lives. Now Israel Is Holding Him Hostage. truthout.org Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya is not only the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza; he is one of the medical voices that brought the suffering of patients and the wounded to the rest of the world. He has dedicated his own life to saving the lives of others and caring for children and patients. He refused to leave Gaza even amid Israeli attacks, choosing instead to remain beside his patients… |
(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). 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). Medicaid Work Requirements Leave Unhoused People Out in the Cold. truthout.org MISSOULA, Mont. — Tywon Pugh has seizures that make it hard to find and keep a job. "They called me a 'liability to the job site,'" Pugh said, recalling the words of his manager when a seizure cost him his last job at a fast-food restaurant in this western Montana city. When the 46-year-old lost work in the past, his wife of 10 years covered their rent and he tended to their home until… |
(2026-08-08). Football match brings Chinese and U.S. student teams together in Hainan. ecns.cn A youth team from South China's Hainan Province faced off against a U.S. college team Wednesday in Qiongzhong Li and Miao Autonomous County, highlighting sports and cultural exchange.
(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). 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). Behind RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Gen Z Outreach. ummid.com While RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Gen Z Outreach carries a strong element of ensuring that common voters do not lose trust and confidence in the Sangh Parivar, it was also aimed at attempting to split students and youth along class lines.
(2026-08-08). 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). 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). Is Britain Entering a New Era of Climate Politics? thinktank.pk Britain's climate debate may be entering a new phase. For years, climate change was often discussed as a long-term environmental challenge, with arguments centred on emissions targets, net zero and the transition away from fossil fuels. But the extreme summer of 2026 is changing the political context: climate risk is increasingly being experienced not as …
(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). New Mexico Court Fines Meta $567 Million for Harming Kids. truthout.org A New Mexico court on Thursday ruled that Meta must pay an additional $567 million fine on top of the $375 million a jury fined the tech giant in March for harms caused to teens and children who use its Instagram and Facebook social media platforms. First Judicial District Judge Bryan Biedscheid said in his 68-pager ruling that "significant numbers of people in New Mexico experience harm from… |
(2026-08-08). Trump's Truth Social Subscription Scheme Functions Like a Tax on Your 401K. truthout.org You may not have heard about this latest tax from Trump. That could be because he's not going through Congress to get it. Also, this scam could get buried in the middle of his many other grifting schemes. Trump is starting a new special subscription service to his social media platform, Truth Social, where big investors will pay $100,000 a month for advance access to Trump posts that can move… |
(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). 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). 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). 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). A tribute to Johanna Fernandez. mronline.org 
Johanna Fernandez left a powerful and revolutionary legacy through her scholarship and activism.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). The "Mechanical Miracle" That Ruined Mark Twain's Life. portside.org The "Mechanical Miracle" That Ruined Mark Twain's Life |
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Trump May Be Renewing His Push for Control of Greenland. truthout.org After appearing to back off earlier this year, President Donald Trump this week renewed his threats to seize Greenland. A Saturday report that a Texas oil company with ties to Trump had begun preparing to drill in the Arctic territory without permission has raised fresh concerns that his push for control of the island may already be moving beyond rhetoric. As The Guardian reported, Greenland'… |
(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). Protesters Marking 10 Years After Michael Brown's Killing Face Arrest and Prison. truthout.org On the afternoon of July 17, 2026, the hallway of the St. Louis County Courthouse's third floor was mostly empty. The pre-trial hearing for 30-year-old youth minister and protester Elijah Gantt had ended 30 minutes ago, where just over a dozen members of his community support team had shown up. At one of his bond reduction hearings last year, a few of them wore "FREE ELIJAH" T-shirts. |
(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). 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). Friday Nite Videos | August 7, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | August 7, 2026 |
(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). Russian Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarines Are Now Cocooned In Nets. twz.com 
From recent satellite imagery, the Russian Navy now looks to be using nets to protect submarines from drone attacks at a highly strategic
(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). 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). 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). 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). Paul Krugman and Gabriel Zucman: A Conversation About Inequality. portside.org Paul Krugman and Gabriel Zucman: A Conversation About Inequality |
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). China's Exports Feed the Global South's Industrial Engines. orinocotribune.com 
(2026-08-08). The Maldives' Foreign Policy Crossroads. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer A small, tropical, island nation lying at the convergence of the Indian Ocean in the Maldivian chain of white beaches and turquoise water is far from the idyllic destination that tourists imagine. Instead, it represents a country that has emerged as a power player in the Indo-Pacific political landscape, with foreign …
(2026-08-08). Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Sign Joint Defence Deal. ummid.com In a major development in the Middle East which could also impact world geopolitics, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Friday August 07, 2026 signed a joint defence deal in the Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-08). 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). 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). 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). Devastating loss for Messi: His father and agent, Jorge, passes away. thecanary.co 
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has received the heartbreaking news that his father and agent, Jorge Messi, has passed away at the age of 68 following a long battle with illness. Jorge's name has been inextricably linked to the most significant milestones in the life and career of the Argentine captain. According to Argentine media reports, […] | By
(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). Who Owns American History? portside.org Who Owns American History? |
(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). 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). 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). With Blanche Confirmed as AG, Epstein Survivors Say DOJ Continues to Fail Them. truthout.org Every minute of every day, Liz Stein has to relive the worst thing that's ever happened to her. She does it during news interviews and when meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill to demand justice for herself and other survivors of the late disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. And she's had to do it throughout the attorney general confirmation process for Todd Blanche… |
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 4 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website 'dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Saturday August 08, 2026 CAP Round 4 Seat Allotment result of the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-08). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). New Infantino scandal sparks controversy within UEFA. thecanary.co 
Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, is facing mounting pressure amid growing scrutiny of his leadership. This comes after The Telegraph published a report detailing new allegations concerning his tenure at the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). According to the report, the events took place when Infantino served as UEFA General Secretary, prior to his […] | By
(2026-08-08). From Ceuta to Rome: How a Migration Crisis Is Testing Europe's Border-Free Future. thinktank.pk Europe's Schengen system is facing another serious political test. What began as Italy's temporary reintroduction of border checks on travellers arriving from Spain has rapidly escalated into a diplomatic confrontation, with Madrid threatening reciprocal controls and Rome refusing to accept what it calls an ultimatum. The dispute is rooted in the extraordinary migration crisis that …
(2026-08-08). News X World: the tit-for-tat strikes that Russia is making are not a strategy. gilbertdoctorow.com From minute 4.50…
(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). 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). 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). Talk World Radio: Michele Johnson on the DNC Voting on ICE and Weapons to Israel, and Not Data Centers. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about the DNC, the Democratic National Committee, which is meeting in Austin, Texas, August 12-15, and will be voting on some interesting resolutions, and refusing to vote …
(2026-08-08). Is China Using "Japanese Remilitarization" to Hide Its Own Military Expansion? thinktank.pk Japan's latest defence policy has triggered another sharp reaction from Beijing, with China's state-linked Global Times accusing Tokyo of exploiting regional security threats as a pretext for "remilitarization." The article follows China's broader campaign against Japan's growing defence capabilities and its increasingly explicit concerns about Taiwan and Chinese military activity. At first glance, the Chinese …
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). DoorDash Pushes to End DC's Self-Governance Over a 20-Cent Tax. truthout.org Ever since he reentered office, Donald Trump has laid siege to Washington, D.C., dropping banners with his face all over federal buildings, enacting a bizarre "beautification" project, and unleashing thousands of National Guard members to effectively put the city under military occupation. Now, as D.C. residents wonder what awaits the rest of his term, the delivery company DoorDash is joining… |
(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). 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). Makkah Quran Competition 2026 Preliminary Round Starts. ummid.com The Preliminary Qualifying Round of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Quran began Friday August 07, 2026 at the competition venue in Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-08). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia defence pact technically same as Article 5, Turkish minister says. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Aug 8 (Reuters) – A defence pact signed between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is technically the same as NATO's Article 5 mutual defence agreement, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday, adding the accord was not targeting Iran.Fidan also said Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan wanted to see the alliance expand, and that Egypt was a potential candidate to join, among others.
(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). 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). 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). Trump's Foreign Aid Priority? Investigating Crime Against White South Africans. truthout.org Since he returned to office, President Donald Trump's administration has upended foreign aid. It's labeled well-established, long-running programs as "not aligned with American interests" and slashed their budgets. Still, the billions of taxpayer dollars Congress has allocated for foreign aid programs must be spent; lawmakers have insisted the government continue to fund humanitarian aid… |
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). ICE and Data Centers Aren't New, But Face Growing Pushback as They Intertwine. truthout.org On July 13, residents of Neptune Township, New Jersey, voted to ban AI data centers and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) jails from being built in their town. While protests against the construction of AI data centers and ICE facilities have increased since Donald Trump's reelection, the Neptune Township ordinance is the first in the U.S. reflecting a connection between the deportation… |
(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). 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). 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). Charity commission investigating UK charities funding illegal Israeli settlements. thecanary.co 
The UK Charity Commission has launched a major inquiry into eight British charities that have sent donations to illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied West Bank. The commission will examine whether the charities are using the funds for "legitimate charitable purposes" after receiving "serious allegations" about multiple charities. The specific charities have not been named. […] | By
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(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). 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). 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). Democracy's sham: Why the West's election lectures are pure hypocrisy. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-08). The militarization of space threatens us all. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-08). Merchants, faith, and the resurgence of slavery in Western Christendom. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-08). Let them eat burritos: Out of touch influencers risk all for Trump war. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-08-08). Five Takeaways from the July Jobs Report. cepr.net
(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). 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