(2026-08-11). Gulf shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz falls to six vessels. al-monitor.com By Mohi NarayanNEW DELHI, Aug 11 (Reuters) – Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to six on Monday, compared with a 10-day average of about 11 vessels, shipping data showed, amid fading hopes of a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.Four commodity vessels, including two empty oil product tankers, entered the waterway, data from Kpler showed on Tuesday as of 0420 GMT. Two vessels — a small tanker laden with liquefied petroleum gas and another carrying residual fuels — exited the Strait, the data showed.
(2026-08-11). Oil Prices Rise as US-Iran Talks Stall Over Strait of Hormuz. moderndiplomacy.eu Oil prices rose on Tuesday as negotiations between the United States and Iran over a peace deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz reached an impasse, while Asian stocks moved cautiously amid persistent uncertainty over global inflation. U.S. President Donald Trump responded on Monday to Iran's conditions for a peace agreement by making …
(2026-08-11). Three Flags, One Shield: Inside The Makkah Pact. ummid.com Born from doubts about US protection after Iranian strikes went unanswered, and Yemen's collapsing truce, the Makkah Pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye reshapes regional alignments – unsettling Iran, unnerving Israel, and drawing wary attention from India amid a related disinformation flare-up.
(2026-08-11). Trump says Iran must pay compensation for those it has killed and wounded. al-monitor.com Aug 10 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will demand that Iran pay compensation for "all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded," in response to Iran seeking compensation for the damages it has incurred from U.S. and Israeli attacks.
(2026-08-11). Sesionará Foro "Fidel, la Revolución y una comunicación para pensar" cubadebate.cu El foro Fidel, la Revolución y una comunicación para pensar sesionará este martes 11 de agosto, a las 2: 00 pm, en la sala 5 del Palacio de Convenciones, como parte de los espacios sectoriales del 1er. Coloquio Internacional dedicado al Centenario de Fidel, que se inauguró este lunes con la presencia de más de 1 500 delegados de 63 países.
(2026-08-11). øSostiene el Departamento de Estado una campaña escalonada de presión contra Cuba? cubadebate.cu Un análisis de más de 57.000 menciones muestra cómo, desde el 20 de julio, el Departamento de Estado y Marco Rubio han sostenido una ofensiva escalonada contra Cuba que combina sanciones, presión diplomática, construcción de una narrativa de amenaza y, según filtraciones de prensa, operaciones de inteligencia y escenarios de cambio político.
(2026-08-11). La administración Trump reaviva las teorías conspirativas sobre la supuesta manipulación del activismo en Estados Unidos por parte de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Según un informe del Departamento de Estado publicado recientemente, Cuba ha librado durante casi 70 años una campaña sostenida de subversión contra Estados Unidos. Este informe es reciente, pero sus afirmaciones son antiguas. A partir de la década de 1960, se extendieron rumores de que comunistas cubanos participaban en el Movimiento por los Derechos Civiles en Estados Unidos. Esas historias, al igual que las que ahora difunde el Departamento de Estado, son falsas y alcanzaron su punto álgido a finales de la década de 1960.
(2026-08-11). Trago de purgante semanal. cubadebate.cu El jueves temprano en la mañana el secretario de Estado Marco Rubio tomó su trago de purgante semanal y eructó su acostumbrada lista de medidas punitivas contra Cuba. La dosis de purgante esta semana quizá fue doble, pues el día antes The Washington Post revelaba que el presidente Trump apostaba en reuniones privadas porque su vice J. D. Vance fuera el candidato a sucederle en la Casa Blanca y no el inefable Marquitos.
(2026-08-11). Why Chinese Analysts Are Linking Morocco's Gaza Role to Spain's Ceuta Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu At first glance, Morocco's participation in the proposed international stabilization force in Gaza and the extraordinary migration crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta appear to be two separate stories. One concerns the future security architecture of Gaza; the other concerns Spain's border with Morocco. Yet Chinese strategic and analytical circles are examining whether the …
(2026-08-11). Pleasing no one: Netanyahu puts election first with Gaza decision. al-monitor.com Faced with a divisive US-led Gaza plan just before elections that could end his career, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to choose between pleasing his ally Donald Trump or his right-wing base. | In rejecting the plan, he may not please anyone.
(2026-08-11). Gaza Board of Peace official says plan is still operative. al-monitor.com By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Aug 10 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza plan is still operative and discussions with Israel are continuing, a Board of Peace official said on Monday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected an Israeli withdrawal until the Palestinian militant group Hamas is "genuinely disarmed."Netanyahu on Sunday restated his rejection of the Gaza plan in televised remarks to his right-wing government. The move came even as Israel's military has effectively halted attacks in the territory under U.S. pressure.
tasnimnews.ir (2026-08-10). Iran Sees Mecca Defense Pact as Sign of Regional ShiftIran's Foreign Ministry described the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey as a sign of a changing perception among regional states, saying they have realized that security cannot be secured by relying on foreign powers.
(2026-08-11). Trump insists Netanyahu relationship despite Gaza rift. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump insisted on Monday that his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "very good" despite the Israeli leader's rejection of a US-led Gaza plan. | "The relationship is very good," Trump said in response to a shouted question from a journalist at the end of an Oval Office event.
(2026-08-11). as Gaza students await evacuation to Italy. al-monitor.com Dozens of Gaza students who won scholarships to universities in Italy are still waiting to be evacuated due to bureaucratic red tape, leaving qualified students in a deadly conflict zone, AFP has found. | Although more than 200 Palestinian students have been successfully enrolled in Italian colleges through a government university corridor project started in 2025, others have been left behind.
(2026-08-11). Trump plays down Gaza rift with Netanyahu, says ties remain 'very good'. geo.tv US President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talk in the midst of a joint news conference in the White House in Washington, US, January 28, 2020. — ReutersIsraeli president Netanyahu rejects the US-backed Gaza plan.Plan calls for an Israeli pullback…
(2026-08-11). Can Netanyahu defy Trump on his Gaza peace plan? aljazeera.com Can Netanyahu risk continuing to defy Trump?>
(2026-08-11). Venezuela Open to Trade With Colombia, Demands Respect for Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Venezuela expressed that it "values the Colombian government's interest in strengthening the ties between both nations, united by the legacy of the Liberator Simón Bolívar and the brotherhood of our peoples, historically called to u…
(2026-08-11). Colombia Declares 'National Disaster' After Earthquake; Venezuela Offers Assistance. orinocotribune.com On Monday, August 10, the Colombian government declared a national disaster due to the magnitude 7.4 earthquake. Its epicenter was in San José del Palmar, Chocó, and it has left at least 111 people dead nationwide. | The decision was announced at the Extraordinary Committee for Disaster Management, headed by President Abelardo de La Espriella. The Colombian Association of Capital Cities (Asocapitales) participated, confirming the coordination of logistical capabilities and resources to prioritize assistance to the most devastated territories. | Nine dead and 80 injured in Chocó
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(2026-08-11). More than a month after Venezuela's earthquakes: 'I'm not leaving here until my son is found'. globalvoices.org Stories of loss, resilience, and hope from Venezuela's earthquake survivorsGlobal VoicesCollapsed buildings and rescuers in La Guaira, Venezuela. Photo by Adrián Naranjo for Redsonadoras. Used with permission. | By Ivanna Laura | This article was originally published by Redsonadoras on July 24, 2026. An edited version is republished by Global Voices with permission, as part of the Special Coverage "Inside Venezuela's…
(2026-08-11). Aridge marks milestone as 1,000th flying-car propulsion unit rolls off Guangzhou production line. ecns.cn The 1,000th electric propulsion unit for Aridge's Land Aircraft Carrier flying car rolled off the production line in Guangzhou on Monday, marking a major milestone in the company's development of core flying-car components.
(2026-08-11). Trump's $23 billion ship will be outdated before it even hits water. responsiblestatecraft.org The first proposed Trump-class battleship now has a price tag: $23 billion.This cost, as
(2026-08-11). Return of displaced Syrian Kurds to hometown suspended after violence. al-monitor.com The return of displaced Syrian Kurds to their northeastern hometown of Ras al-Ain was suspended on Monday after a first group of returnees was attacked, prompting protests in other Kurdish-majority parts of Syria. | Hundreds of people had gone back to the town on Monday, months after a January agreement with the Syrian government on merging Kurdish forces and civil institutions into the state that included provisions for the return of displaced Kurds.
(2026-08-11). Trump took secret flight out of Turkey due to Iran threat, the Washington Post reports. al-monitor.com (Corrects to clarify he deplaned in Britain in paragraph 10)WASHINGTON, Aug 10 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump departed on a secret military flight from Turkey last month when the White House said he was flying aboard Air Force One, an extraordinary move prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, the Washington Post reported Monday.Trump had taken the newly renovated Qatari-donated jet to Ankara for the NATO summit but he unexpectedly used an older Air Force One when departing the country, a move that prompted questions about the newer plane's security.
(2026-08-11). Unitree IPO shifts focus to future. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said in an article published in June in the Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee, that cultivating and developing future industries are of great significance for seizing the development initiative, developing new quality productive forces and improving people's quality of life.
(2026-08-11). Zelenskiy says he discussed defence, food security with Saudi crown prince. al-monitor.com KYIV, Aug 10 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed a drone deal and food security with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday. "There are domains in which Ukraine and Saudi Arabia can strengthen each other's ability to protect lives and people," he said on X after the call.Speaking later in his nightly video address, Zelenskiy said a team of Ukrainian officials was in the region "and there are already areas in which our relations are developing well. I am counting on reciprocity in our mutual support."
(2026-08-11). Papua New Guinea seeks dialogue over new hefty $20,000 US visa bond. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has sought further dialogue with the United States over its new visa bond policy. In a statement, Marape acknowledged that the US had copped them with a "substantial" US$20,000 visa bond for ordinary business and tourism travel to the US, saying Papua…
(2026-08-11). French archival materials donated to Chongqing shed new light on wartime Japanese bombings. ecns.cn A collection of archival materials documenting Japanese air raids during the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression has been donated to the Chongqing Municipal Archives for preservation and research.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). Africa at Crossroads: Rethinking the Continent's Position in World Politics. moderndiplomacy.eu It is a crucial time for Africa in terms of how it interacts with the rest of the world. Africa is no longer viewed as a place of humanitarian interest or of mere charity. Instead, Africa is increasingly seen as a prize, as a place that contains large populations and is a place where great …
(2026-08-11). China aims for over 100 mln metric tons of coal reserve capacity by 2030. ecns.cn China aims to build more than 100 million metric tons of annual coal production reserve capacity by 2030.
(2026-08-11). Study warns of longer extreme heat periods by century's end. ecns.cn Hot days worldwide could experience around four additional hours of extreme heat by the end of the 21st century under a high-emissions scenario, according to a study led by Chinese researchers.
(2026-08-11). Meet Dr. Azizuddin Khan: IIT Prof Recommended for J.C. Bose Fellowship. ummid.com In a landmark achievement for Indian Science and Research, Prof. Dr. Azizuddin Khan, eminent Psychologist, Neuroscientist and Psychophysiologist at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), has been recommended for the prestigious J.C. Bose Fellowship (ANRF J.C. Bose Grant).
(2026-08-11). Humanoid robots get 'pre-job training' in Beijing. ecns.cn More than 100 humanoid robots were learning human work and daily-life skills under the guidance of trainers in Beijing on Monday.
(2026-08-11). Adobe Publishes APAC AI Trends Report Spotlighting India Innovation. ummid.com Adobe's AI adoption report spotlights many data-driven insights, including the fact that rather than simply trying out AI tools, surveyed Indian creatives and professionals reported that they're embracing AI with confidence, with an overwhelming positive outlook on AI technologies when compared to their other APAC counterparts.
(2026-08-11). Two Navies, Two Ports: How Vietnam Is Hedging Between Great Powers. moderndiplomacy.eu In the final days of July 2026, Vietnam's coastline hosted an unusual sequence of guests. On 26 July, a Russian Navy flotilla — including the submarine RFS Ufa and the submarine rescue ship Igor Belousov — arrived at Cam Ranh International Port in Khanh Hoa province for a four-day visit. Barely a day after its …
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). Iran's Khamenei appoints six military commanders: What to know. al-monitor.com The appointments, which replace figures killed in the war, follow Khamenei naming a new leader of the Islamic Republic's top security body.
(2026-08-11). Maharashtra B Arch 2026 Round 1 Allotment Today – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell publishing today i.e. Monday August 10, 2026 on its official website 'arch2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of B Arch 2026 CAP Round 1 of candidates who have applied for Admission to First Year Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-11). NOC warns of force majeure, Zawiya refinery shutdown if drone attacks continue. al-monitor.com TRIPOLI, Aug 10 (Reuters) – Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) said on Tuesday it could declare force majeure and completely halt operations at the Zawiya refinery if drone attacks on oil assets in the city continued, after reporting a third such attack over Sunday and Monday.NOC said the latest drone targeted an oil blending and filling plant operated by the Zawiya Oil Refining Company, falling near its main oil tank and a pipeline network used to produce oils for the domestic market. No casualties or material damage were reported.
(2026-08-11). China imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on pecans from Mexico, U.S. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce on Monday announced a preliminary ruling in its anti-dumping investigation into pecans imported from Mexico and the United States, deciding to impose provisional anti-dumping measures in the form of cash deposits starting Tuesday.
(2026-08-11). Dr. Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Primary for Senate. ummid.com Egyptian-American Dr. Abdul El-Sayed has won the Michigan Democratic Primary for Senate, a result seen is a major blow to pro-Israeli Zionist lobby.
(2026-08-11). Yellow peaches from east China debut in Serbia. ecns.cn Beishan yellow peaches from Qingtian County, Zhejiang Province, were shipped to Serbia on Friday, marking the first export of Zhejiang-grown yellow peaches to the European country.
(2026-08-11). Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on Historic Michigan Win: "People Are Sick and Tired of This Politics of Hatred" portside.org Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on Historic Michigan Win: "People Are Sick and Tired of This Politics of Hatred" |
(2026-08-11). Why Culture, Not Budget, Is Becoming the Real Currency in . moguldom.com For decades, the surest way for a brand to win attention was to outspend the competition. Bigger media buys, bigger billboards, bigger celebrity check. That logic hasn't disappeared entirely, but it's losing ground fast — and the brands that are winning right now aren't always the ones spending the most. They're the ones that understand …
(2026-08-11). Launch mission of Chinese satellite Zhongxing-4B fails. ecns.cn A satellite launch mission using a modified Long March-7 carrier rocket failed on Monday in south China's Hainan Province, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.
(2026-08-11). Turkish parliament passes landmark law to advance PKK peace process. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Aug 10 (Reuters) – Turkey's parliament passed a law on Monday establishing a legal framework for the disbandment of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), a major step toward ending a decades-old conflict that has killed tens of thousands.The legislation provides legal protections for many former militants who have not committed specific crimes and facilitates the suspension of prison sentences for some people convicted of PKK membership, paving the way for their reintegration into society.
(2026-08-11). Can Trump's Fed Battle Threaten Bond Markets? moderndiplomacy.eu Political Pressure Puts Fed Independence Back in Focus Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's efforts to keep the central bank insulated from political pressure have become more difficult after President Donald Trump renewed his push to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Trump's move, based on allegations of mortgage fraud that Cook's attorney has called baseless, has …
(2026-08-11). UP NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Registration Starts, Last Date Aug 12. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started through its official website 'upneet.gov.in' from today i.e. Friday August 07, 2026 Online Registration for the First Round of Counselling for students seeking admission in First Year MBBS (Medical) and BDS (Dental) for the year 2026-27 in Government/Private colleges.
(2026-08-11). Rahul Gandhi Joins War Against E20 Petrol. ummid.com After months of lull, Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi finally joined the war against E20 Petrol, announcing to take the matter on a massive scale in the upcoming days.
(2026-08-11). Russia's lockdown of Odessa ports could be a grim turning point in war. responsiblestatecraft.org Over the course of a few short weeks, a grim new reality has taken shape in Ukraine.Russia has shown that it need not conquer and occupy Ukraine's entire Black Sea coastline to turn that country into the equivalent of a landlocked state. It need only deny access to Ukraine's critically important Odessa port complex, something it is doing quite effectively through air and missile strikes on port facilities and approaching ships. That reality will probably not amount to a knock-out blow in the ongoing war. But it is likely to have a profound impact on Ukraine's already gloomy post-war prospects — and, by…
(2026-08-11). Karnataka UG NEET 2026 Option Entry Last Date Aug 13, Allotment on Aug 19. ummid.com Candidates seeking admission in Medical and Dental courses through Karnataka NEET UG 2026 (UGNEET 2026) Counselling should note that the link to download verification slip and option entry are now available on the website.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). China arrests over 8,200 suspects in crackdown on evolving organized crime. ecns.cn More than 8,200 suspects have been arrested and over 1,000 criminal groups dismantled in a recent coordinated police operation across China, the Ministry of Public Security said Monday.
(2026-08-11). Cai Gao becomes first Chinese winner of Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration. ecns.cn Chinese illustrator Cai Gao received the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration in Ottawa, Canada, Friday, becoming the first Chinese illustrator to win the honor since the illustration category was introduced in 1966.
(2026-08-11). Wilfred Burchett: One of the Greatest War Correspondents of 20th Century and First Western Journalist to Expose Horrors of Atomic Attack on Hiroshima. covertactionmagazine.com [This article is part of CAM's commemoration of the anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb. See previous article here. It is of added relevance in light of the renewed risk of nuclear war caused by the reckless war-mongering of U.S. government leaders of this era—Editors] On September 5, 1945, Australian journalist Wilfred Burchett …
(2026-08-11). Restaurant chain Chef Fei removes controversial slogan amid online scrutiny. ecns.cn Hunan cuisine restaurant chain Chef Fei has begun removing its long-running slogan, "National King of Stir-Fried Pork," following widespread online debate over how the title was awarded.
(2026-08-11). Chinese warehouse robots gain ground in overseas markets. ecns.cn Chinese robot makers are accelerating overseas expansion, with logistics robots becoming common in warehouses and other business settings abroad.
(2026-08-11). BRICS Culture Working Group meeting begins in Bhopal. ummid.com The four-day BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), Culture Working Group meeting began in Bhopal on Wednesday August 05, 2026 with discussions revolving on initiatives to advance cultural cooperation on the inaugural day.
(2026-08-11). Kashgar-Khujand international passenger route gets more frequent flights. ecns.cn The international passenger air route linking Kashgar in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Khujand of Tajikistan has increased flight frequency starting Saturday, according to the Kashi-Laining International Airport.
(2026-08-11). China, Argentina renew bilateral currency swap agreement for five years. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has renewed its bilateral currency swap agreement with the Central Bank of Argentina, the Chinese central bank said last Thursday.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). Typhoon Dolphin causes water level of Shanghai's Suzhou Creek to rise sharply. ecns.cn Typhoon Dolphin brings persistent heavy rainfall to Shanghai, causing the water level of Suzhou Creek to rise significantly on August 9, 2026.
(2026-08-11). La sovranità tecnologica come categoria geopolitica. strategic-culture.su Anche le superpotenze dipendono dalle catene di approvvigionamento globali. Il vero vantaggio? Stabilire le regole che gli altri devono seguire. | Segue nostro Un fenomeno strutturale e diffuso | Nel lessico strategico contemporaneo, il sintagma ´sovranità tecnologica ª ha compiuto, nell'arco di un decennio, un percorso analogo a quello di altri concetti-cerniera della geopolitica: nato in un ambito tecnico-settoriale —…
(2026-08-11). Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Sign Joint Defence Deal. ummid.com In a major development in the Middle East which could also impact world geopolitics, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Friday August 07, 2026 signed a joint defence deal in the Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-11). Why Are China's Humanoid Robot Makers Racing to Go Public? moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese robot maker Unitree has priced its Shanghai initial public offering at 150.80 yuan per share, seeking to raise 6.1 billion yuan ($904 million) in a deal that would make it the first mainland-listed humanoid robot manufacturer. The IPO has attracted intense investor interest, with Unitree saying its retail tranche was more than 8,000 times …
(2026-08-11). Colombia's far-right government recognises Israeli claim over Golan Heights. aljazeera.com The South American nation is only the second country to recognise Israel's claims over the illegally annexed territory.
(2026-08-11). Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS 2026 Rank List Published, Check Now. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has published on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2026 (NEET UG 2026) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-11). Seventy years after South Africa's women's march, the struggle is not over. aljazeera.com Women helped defeat apartheid's pass laws, but many still face violence, poverty and unemployment.
(2026-08-11). This Week in People's History, Aug 12—18, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Aug 12—18, 2026 |
(2026-08-11). EconoScope | China's 'golden mega-ring' reveals next phase of transport development. ecns.cn China is set to fully connect three major national highways during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026—2030), creating a 27,000-Kilometer transport loop stretching along the country's borders and eastern coastline.
(2026-08-11). UAE-Egypt ties keep growing as Cairo navigates shifting Gulf landscape. al-monitor.com An Emirati investor could soon strike a $2.7 billion deal to develop another tourism project on Egypt's North Coast, the latest in a string of UAE-linked pacts that have continued advancing despite turmoil from the US-Iran war.
(2026-08-11). Spain at Europe's Humanitarian Frontier. moderndiplomacy.eu The issue of migration has become one of the most significant humanitarian and political issues today. People risk their lives crossing the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean in their pursuit of safety and dignity. Spain, which is one of the main entry points for migrants, is currently at the forefront of this process. The …
(2026-08-11). China to issue 6 billion yuan in sovereign bonds in Macao. ecns.cn The Chinese central government will issue RMB 6 billion (about $836.3 million) worth of sovereign bonds in Macao on August 20, China's Ministry of Finance and the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region jointly announced on Monday.
(2026-08-11). August 9, 1942: The Day of The People of India. ummid.com It is a worth reflecting subject that why Ram Manohar Lohia – who participated actively and with unwavering dedication in the movement – described August 9th as the 'Day of the People of India'.
(2026-08-11). Privacy Bee's 1,000+ Site Coverage: What the Number Actually Means. moguldom.com 
If you've spent any time shopping for a data removal service, you've seen the numbers being thrown around. One platform boasts coverage across 100 sites, another claims 400, and Privacy Bee advertises automated removals across more than 1,000 data brokers and people search directories. When searching for how many data brokers does Privacy Bee cover …
(2026-08-11). SC initiates contempt proceedings against BJP govt in Madhya Pradesh. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Wednesday August 05, 2026 initiated contempt proceedings against the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh over its decision to halt the Bhopal Municipal Corporation's sealing drive to clear illegal commercial establishments operating from residential areas.
(2026-08-11). Two Different America's (Sic). commondreams.org 
(2026-08-11). Cong leader Saud Hasan raiases immigration problems with UK MP Amanda Hack. ummid.com Congress leader Syed Saud Hasan from Madhya Pradesh Capital Bhopal met with Amanda Jayne Hack, MP from the ruling Labour Party of Britain (England), Saturday August 08, 2026 and discussed in detail the difficulties faced by Indians living in the United Kingdom due to the new immigration policies.
(2026-08-11). China Missile Test Raises Fears of Growing Pacific Militarisation. moderndiplomacy.eu China's test of a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific has exposed the growing divisions among Pacific island nations over the increasing militarisation of a region they have sought to preserve as an "Ocean of Peace". The July launch, China's first known ballistic-missile test into the Pacific since September 2024, took place just hours after Fiji …
(2026-08-11). 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).
(2026-08-11). US military marching into Puntland as Red Sea tensions escalate. responsiblestatecraft.org In early August, the top U.S. special operations commander for Africa
(2026-08-11). China does not recognize so-called 'Arunachal Pradesh' illegally set up by India: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Zangnan, the southern part of the Xizang autonomous region, is China's territory, and China does not recognize the so-called "Arunachal Pradesh" illegally set up by India, said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Monday.
(2026-08-11). Colombia earthquake kills at least 111. ecns.cn A powerful Monday morning earthquake has killed at least 111 and injured 87 in the west part of Colombia.
(2026-08-11). Netanyahu's challengers are selling the same poison. onlineopinion.com.au The men who could replace Netanyahu know the truth and refuse to say it. A Palestinian state is not an existential threat to Israel; the endless denial of one is.
(2026-08-11). Adani, BJP and RSS keeping the 'system' under their control: Rahul Gandhi in Prayagraj. ummid.com Adani, BJP and RSS have captured the system and keeping it under their control, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi said while addressing thousands of students gathered at KP Ground in Prayagraj for the Congress Party's Chhatron Ki Goonj (Echo of Students) program Saturday August 08, 2026.
(2026-08-11). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 4 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website 'dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Saturday August 08, 2026 CAP Round 4 Seat Allotment result of the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-11). Rapists or wrongly convicted. onlineopinion.com.au The public narrative is entirely captured by persistent complaints about the justice system's treatment of rape victims. There's little tolerance for muddying the waters by looking at what the same system does to wrongly accused men.
(2026-08-11). Why MMRDA Needs Surbana Jurong to Develop Third Mumbai? ummid.com The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) should feel embarrassed that it has engaged a Singapore firm for crores of rupees to plan the Third Mumbai.
(2026-08-11). Makkah Quran Competition 2026 Preliminary Round Starts. ummid.com The Preliminary Qualifying Round of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Quran began Friday August 07, 2026 at the competition venue in Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-11). Beruf: Russenhasser. Ein deutscher Journalist rief dazu auf, mehr Russen zu tà∂ten, und hielt dies fàºr normal. strategic-culture.su Wà§hrend einer Pressekonferenz in Belgrad im Anschluss an den Staatsbesuch Wladimir Selenskyj in Serbien schockierte Michael Martens, Sonderkorrespondent der FAZ fàºr Mittel- und Sàºdeuropa, die àñffentlichkeit mit einer Frage. | ´Herr Prà§sident, was kà∂nnten wir Europà§er Ihrer Meinung nach tun, um Ihnen dabei zu helfen, mehr Russen zu tà∂ten… ´Mehr russische Soldaten? ª, fragte Martens. | Die Frage wurde am Samstag gestellt und sorgte zunà§chst ausschlieàülich in den russischen Medien und in diplomatischen Kreisen fàºr Aufsehen. So be…
(2026-08-11). Comicomment | Selling militarism as the future: Japan's new defense white paper. ecns.cn Japan's Defense Ministry released "Defense of Japan 2026," a white paper that once again lays bare its dangerous neo-militarist agenda.
(2026-08-11). Trump orders fewer childhood vaccinations including splitting up MMR. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccinations and splitting up MMR.
(2026-08-11). Participants from eight countries complete traditional medicine training in Guangxi. ecns.cn Twenty-seven participants from eight countries have completed a 14-day training program on medicinal resources and traditional medicine in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants said Monday.
(2026-08-11). How Domestic Workers Built POWER in Philadelphia. portside.org How Domestic Workers Built POWER in Philadelphia |
(2026-08-11). Watch: Grand Mosque Friday Sermon was befitting of Makkah Joint Defence Deal. ummid.com The Friday Sermon delivered by Imam and Khateeb of the Makkah Grand Mosque Sheikh Faisal bin Jameel Ghazzawi before the formal signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Deal between the three countries was prepared keeping in mind the significance of the occasion.
(2026-08-11). Ocalan: Founder of the Kurdish militant PKK who authored its end. al-monitor.com Abdullah Ocalan, jailed founder of the Kurdish militant PKK group, is an icon for many Kurds but a reviled terrorist for many Turks who is now at the heart of the…
(2026-08-11). 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup trophy tour launches in Beijing. ecns.cn The trophy of the 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup made its public debut at the seventh "8.8" Beijing Sports Consumption Season on Saturday, marking the official launch of the trophy tour.
(2026-08-11). Hangzhou air and rail hubs resume operations as Typhoon Dolphin moves away. ecns.cn Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of the year, moved away from Zhejiang on Monday. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport fully resumed flight operations, with 814 inbound and outbound flights scheduled for the day.
(2026-08-11). Makkah Defence Pact: Should India be Alarmed? ummid.com Diplomatically, at present, it would be wise of India to remain a quiet observer to inking of Mecca Agreement and other developments, it is likely to be least affected by!
(2026-08-11). Soldiers take cover as Colombia quake flattens military barracks. aljazeera.com Video shows soldiers running from buildings at a military base in Cali as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake…
(2026-08-11). Poland and Ukraine at odds: Betrayal, Misunderstanding or Pro-Wrestling? strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-11). Fire rages after drone strikes Libya's largest oil refinery. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-11). By hosting an obviously unwelcome guest, Serbia humiliates itself. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-11). Shenzhen deepens links with APEC economies. ecns.cn
(2026-08-11). Plus àßa change plus la même chose, or Déjà vu all over again. gilbertdoctorow.com As I mentioned some days ago, I am now working on Volume III of my Memoirs of a Russianist: 2010 — 2026, Years in the Opposition. The "Opposition' of which I was and remain a member is to the Washington Narrative on behalf of U.S. global hegemony. When covering my activities in 2021 in promotion …
(2026-08-10). Trump Responds To Iran's Calls for Compensation for War Damages To Open Strait of Hormuz. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Monday responded to an Iranian official calling for the US to provide compensation for damage caused by the war as a condition for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, saying that instead, Iran should pay the US. "I see that Representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran are asking for compensation …
(2026-08-10). Why Are Asian Stocks Rising While Gulf Tensions Lift Oil? moderndiplomacy.eu Asian stocks rose on Monday, following Wall Street higher after weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data reduced expectations of an immediate rise in borrowing costs. However, oil prices edged higher as uncertainty over efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz kept investors focused on the risks to global energy supplies. Iran said on Sunday that negotiations with …
(2026-08-10). Headlines for August 10, 2026. democracynow.org Netanyahu Rejects Trump's 15-Point Gaza Peace Plan, NYT: Global Sumud Flotilla Activists Detail Beatings, Electric Shocks and Other Abuse in Israeli Detention, Iran Close to Final Pact with Oman to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Yemen's Iran-Backed Houthis Attack Saudi Aramco Refinery, Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills at Least 13 People in Russia, Trump's Former Personal Lawyer Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General, Federal Court Rules Trump Cannot Build Ballroom Without Congressional Approval, Right-Wing President Abelardo de la Espriella Sworn In as Colombia's President, Federal Judges Termin…
(2026-08-07). Washington Post Claims "Clash" Between Trump-Hegseth is a Fiction, But to What End? thealtworld.com 
Neither US President Donald Trump nor US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth are in charge of anything — both demonstrate profound ignorance and incompetence daily; Both are merely figureheads serving the role of loud distractions and/or scapegoats/excuses; The US is almost certainly suffering from a well-known shortage of munitions, but has settled on an achievable strategy of controlled demolition of West Asia's energy exports as a means of cutting exports to China & the rest of Asia — it must pretend to seek dealing with Iran, create excuses why it cannot, all while in reality constantly degrade West A…
(2026-08-10). How China Is Turning Global Crises into Strategic Gains. moderndiplomacy.eu As the United States and its Western allies remain preoccupied with the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, tensions with Iran, and a broader series of geopolitical crises, China has sought to use the resulting strategic space to expand its economic, diplomatic and security influence. Beijing has increasingly presented itself as an alternative voice in the …
(2026-08-10). Drone Sightings Are Happening At Diego Garcia, America's Remote Strategic Island Outpost. twz.com 
Drones of an unknown origin were
(2026-08-10). Can Trump save Gaza peace deal when Hamas clings to guns and Netanyahu rejects his 15-point roadmap. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump's push for a lasting peace deal in Gaza faces a major obstacle over the question of Hamas disarmament. Hussam al-Astal, commander of the Israeli-backed Strike Force Against Terror militia in southern Gaza, told The Times of Israel that Hamas would not agree to surrender its weapons because doing so could threaten its control. Israel has made genuine Hamas disarmament a key condition for a lasting settlement and reconstruction, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly rejected parts of Trump's proposed 15-point Gaza peace framework. With competing demands from Israel, Hamas and Palestini…
(2026-08-10). Trump Overhauling Website Providing Scholarships For Black Students. newsone.com 
Source: Alex Wong / Getty | President Donald Trump has long made it known that he's offended by any effort to remedy decades of systemic discrimination against anyone who isn't a straight white male. When he wasn't going on nonsensical tangents, Trump spent much of his campaign railing against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. In his latest effort to make life harder for people who don't look like him, the Trump administration announced it would be overhauling a federally run scholarship website because it lists hundreds of scholarships for black and brown students and women. | You ever think ab…
(2026-08-10). Lebanon's Politics of Appeasement and the Illusion of Lausanne, 1949. thecanary.co 
Israel's initial expectation of rapidly concluding a formal peace treaty with its northern neighbour in the immediate aftermath of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War proved entirely illusory. The Failed Diplomacy of Lausanne In April 1949, the United Nations established the Conciliation Commission for Palestine (UNCCP), sponsoring multilateral Arab-Israeli peace negotiations in Lausanne, Switzerland. It was at […] | By
(2026-08-10). Following primary victory, Abdul El-Sayed backs US-NATO war against Russia. wsws.org Days after winning Michigan's Democratic Senate primary as an opponent of the Gaza genocide, El-Sayed defended capitalism, backed the US-NATO war against Russia and embraced the party establishment.
(2026-08-10). Sunday Telegraph editor publicly denies Israel's genocide. thecanary.co 
Responding to an article from Stephen Pollard, the editor of the Sunday Telegraph has publicly described Israel's genocide as a "lie". It comes as Nigel Farage's Reform UK launched an attack on rivals Restore Britain over accusations of 'antisemitism': Restore Britain has endorsed the monstrous lie that Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza — […] | By
(2026-08-10). People Against Genocide raids Ultra Aberdeen facility. thecanary.co 
At approximately 3am on Sunday 9 August, a 2-person People Against Genocide (PAG) team broke into the Aberdeen facility of leading military tech and cyber warfare company, Ultra Intelligence & Communications (Ultra I&C). Having entered the building, they barricaded themselves inside. The activists then set about dismantling equipment and computer equipment, in order to make […] | By
(2026-08-10). Trump Claims New Witnesses Say Reflecting Pool Was Damaged By David Hearn, Because He Just Can't Let This One Go. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | Here's the thing about President Donald Trump: once he establishes a lie, he just can't let it go. His massive, completely unearned ego understands how stupid the truth makes him look, and he can't have that, so he won't drop it. What he doesn't seem to understand is that doubling and tripling down on the obvious lie makes him look infinitely more stupid and delusional than if he just conceded to reality. | It's why he's still desperately clinging to his 2020 election fraud fiction, why he continues to claim "Iran is begging for a deal" when it's clearly not, and, of course, it's why…
(2026-08-10). Resisting escalating attack on independent media. electronicintifada.net Journalist Rania Khalek says BreakThrough News won't be forced to soften its reporting on Palestine.
(2026-08-10). First International Colloquium dedicated to Fidel Castro opens in Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel took part on Monday in the opening of the First International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future," dedicated to the historical leader of the Revolution. | The director of the Fidel Castro Studies Center, René Barrios, stated that this meeting is taking place in a particularly complex international context, where it is increasingly necessary to return to the thinking of the Commander-in-Chief. | Also participating in the opening were the President of the National Assembly of People's Power, Esteban Lazo; the Prime Minister of the Republic, Manuel Marrero; the Secretary of Organ…
(2026-08-10). Veterans For Peace Condemns Marco Rubio's Threats Against Cuba and Against U.S. Peace and Solidarity Activists. wibailoutpeople.org 
Veterans For Peace Condemns Marco Rubio's Threats Against Cuba and Against U.S. Peace and Solidarity Activists View of share this email as a web page Veterans For Peace condemns the recent report by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, accusing Cuba of interfering in the internal affairs of the U.S. and, conversely, accusing U.S. peace and …
(2026-08-10). From Guantanamo Bay to ISCAP: The case of Jamal Kiyemba. longwarjournal.org In 2002, Jamal Kiyemba, a Ugandan national living in the United Kingdom, was arrested in northwest Pakistan after allegedly attempting to join Al Qaeda in Afghanistan and was sent to the US prison facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Released in 2006 and sent to Uganda, Kiyemba has since been in and out of prison, most recently over his support of the Islamic State's Central Africa Province (ISCAP).
(2026-08-10). Solidarity with Cuba at cultural event in the Italian city of Sora. radiohc.cu Solidarity with Cuba and the highlighting of the island's cultural values were the focus of the fourth edition of the "Caribbean Evening" festival, held in the Italian city of Sora, according to a press release issued on Sunday. | A statement from the Cuban Embassy in Italy indicates that, during the day dedicated to the Caribbean nation, in which officials from that diplomatic mission participated, a press conference was held the previous evening with the participation of local authorities, as well as representatives of Italian institutions and organizations in solidarit…
(2026-08-10). Relations between Cuba and Russia are intense. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano | With extensive experience in Latin America, having previously represented his country in Argentina and Mexico and, since February 2023, in Cuba, Ambassador Viktor Koronelli spoke with this journalist about the importance of the Havana Book Fair and other interesting topics. | For Koronelli, the Book Fair, where Russia has the status of guest of honor, is an excellent opportunity to present the Cuban public with the best examples not only of literature, but of Russian art in general. In addition to more than 1,500 titles by classic…
(2026-08-10). "Fidel nos convoca en un momento crucial" : Inauguran en La Habana I Coloquio Internacional "Fidel: legado y futuro" cubadebate.cu En la mañana de este lunes, en el contexto de la conmemoración del centenario del natalicio del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, quedó inaugurado el I Coloquio Internacional "Fidel: legado y futuro" en la capital cubana. La sesión inaugural contó con la presencia de más de 1 500 delegados, de ellos más de 900 extranjeros provenientes de 63 países.
(2026-08-10). Destacan excelentes relaciones de Partidos Comunistas de Cuba y China. radiohc.cu 
El secretario de organización del Partido, Roberto Morales, destacó aquí las excelentes relaciones y la voluntad de profundizar los vínculos políticos entre los Partidos Comunistas de China y Cuba, según difunde este lunes el diario Granma. | Morales expresó asimismo el interés de fortalecer los nexos económicos y comerciales entre ambos países, de acuerdo con las declaraciones que trascienden luego del encuentro sostenido la víspera con el jefe del Departamento Internacional del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China (PCCh), Liu Haixing. | En el recibimiento efectuado en la sede de esa organización políti…
(2026-08-10). Islalibros recomienda en la Feria del Libro: "El Archipiélago Lezama" , de Virgilio López Lemus. cubadebate.cu La 34 Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana arranca este 10 de agosto y es del agrado de Islalibros, nuestra joven tienda virtual, acercar a los lectores de Cubadebate algunas de las propuestas literarias digitales que se comercializan en nuestra plataforma. Abrimos este primer encuentro con "El Archipiélago Lezama.
(2026-08-10). Movimiento Sin Tierra de Brasil entrega más de 7 toneladas de medicamentos a Hospital Hermanos Amejeiras. radiohc.cu El Movimiento de los Trabajadores Rurales Sin Tierra (MST), de Brasil, entrego un donativo de más de siete toneladas de medicamentos al Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Hermanos Ameijeiras de La Habana. | Gene Santos, director nacional del Movimiento de los Trabajadores Rurales Sin Tierra y Marcelo Durao, representante en Cuba de ese movimiento hicieron entrega del donativo que forma parte de la campaña solidaria "Ayuda a Cuba" lanzada por la organización brasileña en 2025 para recaudar fondos que permitan enviar medicamentos a la isla en colaboración con el Ministerio de Salud Pública (Minsap). | El donativo, consist…
(2026-08-10). Presidente de Cuba expresa condolencias por sismo en Colombia. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel lamentó este lunes los fallecimientos, heridos y daños provocados por el sismo ocurrido en el departamento del Chocó, Colombia. | En su perfil de la red social Facebook, el mandatario escribió: | El movimiento telúrico, registrado a las 7: 34 a. m. de este 10 de agosto, alcanzó magnitud 7,4 y tuvo su epicentro en San José del Palmar, Chocó, con una profundidad estimada entre 96 y 107 kilómetros, según reportes oficiales. | Las consecuencias humanas fueron graves, con más de 111 fallec…
(2026-08-10). Reportan grave deterioro de un portaviones de Estados Unidos que participó en la guerra con Irán. cubadebate.cu El portaviones USS Abraham Lincoln, que entra en su noveno mes en el mar y su quinto mes consecutivo de operaciones de combate contra Irán, presenta graves signos de deterioro, reporta MS NOW, citando a familiares de los militares a bordo.
(2026-08-10). Rusia denuncia que la OTAN militariza el àÅrtico para operaciones ofensivas. cubadebate.cu La Cancillería de Rusia denunció este lunes 10 de agosto que la Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN) militariza el àÅrtico y prepara operaciones ofensivas contra su territorio mediante constantes maniobras estratégicas bélicas.
(2026-08-10). Afectación temporal en el suministro de gas manufacturado en La Habana por avería en centro colector de Canasí. cubadebate.cu Durante la tarde del domingo 9 de agosto de 2026, se produjo una avería en el sistema del centro colector de Canasí, instalación perteneciente a la Empresa de Perforación y Extracción de Petróleo y Gas. Esta falla redujo el flujo de Gas Natural hacia las plantas de generación eléctrica del occidente del país y hacia las instalaciones productoras de gas manufacturado en La Habana.
(2026-08-10). A comparison of today and the 1919—1939 interwar transition period. unitedworldint.com Prof. Dr. ≈ûàºkrຠSina Gàºrel, Former Deputy Prime Minister, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs 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 …
(2026-08-10). From the Mecca Program of 2005 to the "Mecca Defense Agreement" of 2026: Has the Muslim World Moved from Civilizational Renewal to Regime Security? scheerpost.com Abdullah al-Ahsan Informed Comment On 7 August 2026, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye signed a trilateral defense agreement in Mecca declaring that an armed attack against any one of the three states would be regarded as an attack against all. They have presented the agreement as a major step toward collective security and strategic autonomy in a …
(2026-08-10). UN Experts Warn of Israeli Escalation in Gaza After 160 Killed in July Alone. truthout.org A group of UN experts has warned against Israel's recent escalations in Gaza after Israeli forces killed 160 Palestinians in the strip last month, bringing the death toll during the supposed "ceasefire" to over 1,200. "Despite a ceasefire nominally in force since October 2025, Israeli forces have killed about 160 Palestinians in Gaza in July alone," the group of 19 human rights experts wrote… |
(2026-08-10). How Palestinians Have Resisted Weaponized 'Development'. scheerpost.com Saleh Abbas, Mondoweiss. From The British Mandate To The Gaza Board Of Peace. The Gaza Board of Peace is the latest attempt by colonial powers to use "development" plans to manage, fragment, and dispossess Palestinians. Palestinians have resisted these plans in the past and continue to do so today. On January 15, 2026, the Gaza Board …
(2026-08-10). Trump says relationship is good even as Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace plan. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump maintains that his relationship with Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu is still good.
(2026-08-10). Why Netanyahu's 'coup' against Gaza plan risks endless war. aljazeera.com The Israeli leader's rejection of a US-led roadmap threatens to entrench a state of conflict, analysts say.
(2026-08-10). Israeli PM Netanyahu Rejects "Gaza Roadmap" scheerpost.com International Middle East Media Center Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a proposed 15‚Äëpoint roadmap intended to stabilize Gaza and advance a phased ceasefire, a move that Al‚ÄëJazeera reports has placed ongoing diplomatic efforts at a critical crossroads. The framework, negotiated through months of mediation and endorsed by the UN Security Council, was designed …
(2026-08-10). Entrusted with Palestine: Honoring the martyred journalists of Gaza through action. mondoweiss.net 
One year ago today, Israel killed Anas Al-Sharif as part of its deliberate campaign to target Palestinian journalists. Join the Palestinian Youth Movement in honoring the 260 journalists martyred in Gaza by exposing Western media's complicity.
(2026-08-10). Thirteen-Year-Old Gaza Girl Dies of Wounds Two Days After Being Shot by Israeli Forces. news.antiwar.com A thirteen-year-old girl died in Gaza on Monday due to wounds sustained in an earlier Israeli attack as the IDF continues launching strikes and firing on Palestinians across the Strip despite President Trump and the so-called "Board of Peace" announcing that Hamas agreed to a disarmament deal. A medical source told the Anadolu Agency that …
(2026-08-10). Sismo de 7.4 registrado en Colombia fue el más fuerte en una década. radiohc.cu Un sismo de 7.4 ocurrido en la mañana de este lunes en Colombia fue el más fuerte registrado en la última década, según confirmó el Servicio Geológico (SGC) nacional. | El movimiento telúrico, ocurrido a las 7: 34 hora local con epicentro en San José del Palmar, Chocó (noroeste), se sintió además en Venezuela, Ecuador y Panamá, de acuerdo con la entidad. | Abundó la fuente que hasta el momento se conoce de dos réplicas, de magnitudes 2,8 y 4,8, esta última con amplios reportes de perceptibilidad. | Por ahora, acotó el SGC, se han recibido informes de afectaciones en algunos sectores, entre ellos Manizales y Armeni…
(2026-08-10). Generation Jihad Losing ground: Somalia and Mali's jihad problem. longwarjournal.org The US is losing leverage in Somalia as frustration with Mogadishu threatens critical African Union support and risks strengthening Al Shabaab's hold. In Mali, renewed US airstrikes against JNIM raise a parallel concern—whether air power alone, without a ground strategy or political reform, can contain the group's advance. Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss examine these dynamics across the Sahel and the assess the murky state of Al Qaeda.
(2026-08-10). The Farm Bill Is a Health Bill. portside.org The Farm Bill Is a Health Bill |
(2026-08-10). As USPS Inspector General lays out historic cuts, NALC convention votes against workers' right to strike. wsws.org On the convention's final day, USPS reported a $2.5 billion third-quarter loss and Postmaster General David Steiner warned that without congressional action, the agency's "plans would certainly have to entail changes that will impact service," including closing "thousands of unprofitable post offices" and raising prices.
(2026-08-10). Streamer Asmongold doubles down on murdering children. thecanary.co 
On 7 August, streamer Asmongold received a temporary ban after he made comments about the need to murder migrant children. Since then, Asmongold has actually doubled down on his initial comments: asmongolds response to being banned for advocating to murder migrant children was to double down and then talk about other kinds of children that […] | By
(2026-08-10). Edinburgh International Festival Director & Famed Violinist Nicola Benedetti on the Power of Art. democracynow.org 
Democracy Now! is broadcasting from Scotland at the Edinburgh International Festival, which features music, opera, theater and dance and is one of Europe's biggest arts festivals. We are joined by the acclaimed Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti, one of the most celebrated classical violinists in the world. She became the first woman and first Scottish artist to become director of the Edinburgh International Festival in 2022. | "I think what is quite unusual about the Edinburgh International Festival is the humanitarian mission that is woven into all of its origin rhetoric," says Benedetti. She…
(2026-08-10). Iran Says the US Has an 'Addiction' to Economic Sanctions. news.antiwar.com Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday that the US has an "addiction" to sanctions and vowed that Iran wouldn't be "strangled" by the economic pressure. "The US Secretary of the Treasury has boasted of 'suffocating' Iran through economic sanctions," Baghaei wrote on X, appearing to reference comments made by US Treasury Secretary …
(2026-08-10). Ashneel Jaynesh Prasad: Fiji's flag — a conversation we must have. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Ashneel Jaynesh Prasad There are some conversations a nation keeps postponing because they are uncomfortable. Changing Fiji's flag is one of them. We came close to having that conversation in 2015 and 2016. A nationwide design competition was launched, thousands of submissions poured in, opinions were fierce, and for a brief moment it…
(2026-08-10). Avenger Surface-To-Air Missile System Protected Trump While Golfing. twz.com 
(2026-08-10). Sunday Science: The Bassist Who Captured Quebec's Soul Takes On Its Scientific Future. portside.org Sunday Science: The Bassist Who Captured Quebec's Soul Takes On Its Scientific Future |
(2026-08-10). Australia: Low turnout in vote on union sellout deal at Western Sydney University. wsws.org The participation rates in the enterprise agreement votes at WSU were tiny—approximately 12.2 percent and 16.7 percent respectively of academics and professional staff.
(2026-08-10). "Consistent Torture" : Keith LaMar Speaks from Ohio Death Row After Getting 3-Year Execution Reprieve. democracynow.org 
We speak with Keith LaMar, an artist, teacher and writer on death row in Ohio. LaMar, who has spent three decades in solitary confinement, was sentenced to death for the murder of five fellow prisoners during a 1993 prison uprising. He has always maintained his innocence. His trial was held in a remote Ohio community before an all-white jury. LaMar is one of three men on death row for whom Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued reprieves, pushing back their execution dates to 2030. | "The reprieve, while good in a legal sense in giving us more time, it also increases the pressure, the harassment that I'm un…
(2026-08-10). Wednesday 8/12: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-08-10). "On the Evidence of Our Reason" : Why Israel Needs More Explicit Nuclear Deterrence. moderndiplomacy.eu "Whether we are awake or asleep, we should never let ourselves be persuaded except on the evidence of our reason." -René Descartes, Discourse on Method (1637) It may seem a silly question, but the query is anything but foolish: Why exactly does Israel need nuclear weapons, nuclear strategy and nuclear doctrine?[i]At first glance, this constantly-beleaguered state …
(2026-08-10). 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia killing at least 20. aljazeera.com Emergency teams are still assessing the impact of the quake that was felt across the region.
(2026-08-10). Dems Will Investigate Trump Admin's Reflecting Pool "Vandalism" Charges. truthout.org Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee have indicated that they are readying an investigation into the Trump administration's decision to charge former Olympian David Hearn with alleged acts of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. The New Republic's Greg Sargent reported on the plan on Monday. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland), the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee… |
(2026-08-10). Record 230 people reach UK on single boat after crossing English Channel. aljazeera.com The government has accused people smugglers of 'cramming' migrants onto 'unseaworthy vessels' and putting lives at risk.
(2026-08-10). Senate confirms Trump's legal attack dog Todd Blanche as attorney general. wsws.org The formal elevation of Blanche to head the Department of Justice marks a significant further step in the consolidation of a personalist presidential dictatorship in the United States.
(2026-08-10). Colombia earthquake kills at least 22 as buildings collapse in several cities. geo.tv Rescue workers and residents stand atop a collapsed building in the aftermath of an earthquake in Cali, Colombia, August 10, 2026 in this screengrab taken from a video. — Reuters Preliminary reports show 25 structures have collapsed. Flights suspended in Pereira, Manizales,…
(2026-08-10). Chinese Ambassador Reiterates Support for Palestine. orinocotribune.com By Friends of Socialist — Aug 8, 2026 | Chinese Ambassador to the State of Palestine Sun Zhen has reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause, continuing to provide humanitarian and development assistance, and working to elevate Palestinian-Chinese relations to new levels. | Speaking at a press conference held at the Chinese embassy in Ramallah on August 1, he said that his meetings with the Palestinian leadership had reinforced his awareness of the hardships facing the Palestinian people, stressing that China will continue strengthening bilateral ties, particularly as this y…
(2026-08-10). Ebola deaths near 2,000 as WHO concedes the outbreak is outrunning the response. wsws.org The Africa CDC and the World Health Organization called on August 6 for an urgent scale-up of the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, conceding that the outbreak is spreading faster than efforts to contain it. Contact tracing has collapsed to the point that nine in ten patients admitted to the treatment center in the epicenter were never on any list.
(2026-08-10). Colombia's Espriella to lead emergency efforts following Bogota earthquake. aljazeera.com Colombia's newly inaugurated president announced to lead emergency rescue efforts in Bogota's earthquake-struck areas.
(2026-08-09). China-CEEC cooperation opening doors. ecns.cn In 2008, as the global financial crisis unfolded, Greece suffered some of the worst fallout. Piraeus Port, the largest seaport in the country, reported a loss of 13 million euros ($15 million), with outdated facilities, scarce vessel calls and frequent dockworker strikes dragging its operations into a deep crisis.
(2026-08-10). The Segal State the public office Australia never voted for. asiapacificreport.nz Jillian Segal holds power over what Australians may say, teach, report and believe. No election gave it to her. No Parliament ratified it. Nothing like her office has existed in the federation. Labor built it. The Coalition wants it bigger. Nobody asked you. Andrew Brown reports for Michael West Media. Part one. SPECIAL REPORT: By…
(2026-08-10). UEFA Super Cup — PSG vs Aston Villa: Prediction, start time, how to watch. aljazeera.com As Champions League and Europa League winners face off, here is everything to know on the venue, history and more.
(2026-08-10). Europe braces for another heatwave after record-breaking temperatures. aljazeera.com Extreme heat warnings issued in Britain and France with temperatures forecasted to reach mid-30s Celsius this week.
(2026-08-10). When AI Chatbot Becomes a Political Actor. moderndiplomacy.eu In Brazil's 2026 election, a voter may ask a chatbot which candidate best matches her priorities. Under Resolution No. 23.755/2026, which amended Brazil's standing electoral-propaganda rules, the Superior Electoral Court, known as the TSE, prohibits AI providers from ranking, recommending, or prioritizing candidates, parties, or campaigns, even at a user's request. Automated responses may not favor …
(2026-08-10). 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.
(2026-08-10). First Came the Flock Cameras. Now Local Cops Want Autonomous Drones. truthout.org Police in cities across the U.S. are rolling out a pro-drone PR blitz as hundreds of local police departments prepare to deploy autonomous, AI-driven surveillance drones. The drones are capable of following a single vehicle across an entire city, capturing footage through apartment windows, and generally recording daily life from the sky without being noticed. As of February, more than 1,000… |
(2026-08-10). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-08-10). Gary Stevenson's wealth tax vs Dan Neidle's land value tax: the difference explained. thecanary.co 
Gary Stevenson has been dismantling "childish" arguments against a wealth tax for years on YouTube. His Channel 4 documentary, How to Get Filthy Rich, packaged his arguments as a long-form show for a mainstream audience. Journalists focused on his clash with tax lawyer Dan Neidle, who called Gary's annual wealth tax proposal "populist claptrap." The […] | By
(2026-08-10). US appeals court says social media addiction lawsuits can proceed. aljazeera.com US court rules Meta, Google and TikTok will face addiction lawsuits as Meta heads to trial this week over child safety…
(2026-08-10). Puccini's Opera: The Girl of the Golden West in Santa Cruz. indybay.org THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST by Giacomo Puccini | 4 Performances Only In Santa Cruz…
(2026-08-10). US Military testing sowing chaos in civilian skies. responsiblestatecraft.org Almost
(2026-08-10). Navy Is Getting A Unique Virginia Class Seabed Espionage Submarine. twz.com 
Last week, the U.S. Navy announced that future stretched Virginia class nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSN) fitted with Virginia Payload Modules (VPM) will be
(2026-08-10). New deal reduces Russia's military presence in Syria: What to know. al-monitor.com Under a deal announced by Syria, Russia's military facilities would be turned into joint training centers.
(2026-08-10). Thursday 8/13: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-08-10). Wisconsin's Dem Establishment Is Scrambling To Stop a Democratic Socialist Tuesday. portside.org Wisconsin's Dem Establishment Is Scrambling To Stop a Democratic Socialist Tuesday |
(2026-08-10). How Is Climate Change Hitting Europe's Economy? moderndiplomacy.eu For anyone in Europe who still viewed climate change as a problem for future generations, this summer's extreme heat has offered a stark reality check. Record temperatures, droughts and wildfires are already imposing significant economic costs across the continent, disrupting power generation, transport, agriculture and public health. Scientists say global warming is intensifying these extreme …
(2026-08-10). Trump administration moves to gut the National Historic Preservation Act. wsws.org Historic properties and archaeological sites would lose protection from development projects.
(2026-08-10). June and July hottest on record in Western Europe, monitor says. aljazeera.com The Copernicus Climate Change Service says historically low rainfall has worsened the situation in several countries.
(2026-08-10). The Biggest Financial Risks Facing Arizona Trucking Businesses in 2026. moguldom.com A small fleet owner from Phoenix hauls construction materials five days a week. Fuel costs are manageable, the drivers are reliable, and the loads keep coming. Then one Tuesday afternoon, a rear-end collision on the I-10 turns into a lawsuit, and suddenly the financial exposure dwarfs anything on the balance sheet. That scenario plays out …
(2026-08-10). Sunday 8/23: Film Screening and Discussion: Children No More: Were and are Gone. indybay.org The New Parkway, | 474 24th St | Oakland, CA 94612-2407…
(2026-08-10). Thursday 8/13: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-08-10). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-10). Solomon Islands PM urges 'no more secrecy' over treaties with other countries. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific reporters Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has announced that a review of his country's security agreement with China has begun. Wale has said he was only permitted to read the 2022 agreement one day before an official meeting in Canberra in May this year, shortly after he was elected prime minister. Highlighting…
(2026-08-10). China's CPI edges up 0.5% year on year in July. ecns.cn China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.5% year on year in July, down 0.5 percentage points from June, the National Bureau of Statistics said Sunday.
(2026-08-10). Jeff Bezos consortium nears deal to buy stake in Liverpool FC: Reports. aljazeera.com Investment reportedly values the club at about $5.9bn, making it one of the largest ever football club valuations.
(2026-08-10). North Sea Shutdown to Cost Treasury Billions. wattsupwiththat.com The Treasury faces a £13 billion hit from Labour's 'green' North Sea shutdown, BP's former finance chief has warned. The Telegraph has the story.
(2026-08-10). Two-way battle no clear majority as Cook Islands prepares for polls. asiapacificreport.nz By Rashneel Kumar, editor of the Cook Islands News An exclusive poll reveals a tight election with no clear winner, as the surging Cook Islands United Party (CIUP) challenges the governing Cook Islands Party (CIP) while cost-of-living concerns dominate voter focus. With just two days to go before the country heads to the elections on…
(2026-08-10). AI empowers cross-border e-commerce in Zhejiang. ecns.cn Artificial intelligence is reshaping cross-border e-commerce in east China's Zhejiang Province, enhancing product competitiveness, streamlining manufacturing and transforming .
(2026-08-10). After surviving a gunshot to her spine, a Philly occupational therapist is making disability inclusion her mission. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? On a stretch of beach in Wildwood, New Jersey, a couple of volunteers from Jefferson Health helped Amanda Parezo onto a 10-foot longboard surfboard in the sand. | Parezo, who is paralyzed from the waist down, wore a bright pink rash guard and faced the ocean on her belly. | A larger group of people soon formed a circle around her and bent down to grip the edges of the board. In unison, they lifted Parezo into the air and carried her out into the water, like a queen in a litt…
(2026-08-10). Starbucks Workers United: What Do Store Managers Actually Say? wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Welcome to Solidarity Saturday, your weekly highlight reel and shortcut to staying plugged in. Big news out of Maryland: baristas at the Wilde Lake Starbucks in Columbia just voted to unionize, 19 to 3. Shift supervisor Jassira Castillo said she got involved because she loves her job and her …
(2026-08-10). Burnham's latest cost of living plan is textbook tinkering around the edges. thecanary.co 
Writing in the Guardian, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has released his latest plan for driving down the cost of living crisis. While the things he's proposing aren't objectionable, they are yet another example of tinkering around the edges. Too many people feel like modern life is designed to catch them out. It should be just as […] | By
(2026-08-10). Your Party's collapse—Time to build the Socialist Equality Party. wsws.org The following report was delivered at Socialist Equality Party (UK) public meetings in July and August in London, Sheffield, Manchester and Glasgow.
(2026-08-10). Farage reportedly called by-election on false information. thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage's decision to call a by-election in Clacton confused everyone. People speculated that he forced the race to draw attention away from his many ongoing financial scandals. The problem with this theory is that the by-election actually drew more attention to Farage and his numerous controversies. Now, according to the Times, there may actually […] | By
(2026-08-10). China's pharmaceutical industry sees accelerated innovation breakthroughs in H1. ecns.cn China's pharmaceutical industry accelerated innovation in the first half of this year, with domestic companies steadily improving their R&D capabilities and growth momentum continuing to strengthen, data showed.
(2026-08-10). 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.
(2026-08-10). Betssy Chávez Arrives in Mexico After Receiving Safe Conduct to Leave Peru. orinocotribune.com On August 7, Mexico and Peru restored diplomatic relations after they were suspended in December 2022 due to Mexico's support for ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo. | This was announced in a statement made by the Mexican Foreign Ministry and reiterated by President Claudia Sheinbaum during her Friday morning press conference. | The federal president also said that Betssy Chávez, who served as president of the Council of Ministers during Castillo's government, finally received the safe conduct that allowed her to leave the Mexican embassy in Lima. She arrived in Mexico this morning, where she will receive p…
(2026-08-10). Ukraine says it can hit Crimea seven times harder, but can Zelensky really cripple Putin's fortress. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert "Madyar" Brovdi says the country could dramatically increase its strikes against Russian military targets in Crimea if Western funding reaches Ukraine faster. In an interview with The Associated Press, Brovdi said his forces are operating at roughly 14% of their potential capacity, while recent attacks have targeted Russian air defenses, rail links, fuel infrastructure and other military assets. He argues the campaign aims to prevent Crimea from functioning as a staging ground for Russian forces. Brovdi also warned of growing Russian drone and missile capabilitie…
(2010-08-26). Malaysia PM Anwar undergoing medical procedures, aide says. tribune.com.pk 
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing medical tests and procedures and was expected to be under observation for two days, his aide said on Monday. | Anwar is "undergoing examinations and procedures set by a team ‚Å of medical experts", Press Secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said in a statement, without providing further details. | "Let us pray… that he is blessed with long-lasting health so that he can return to his usual duties in…
(2026-08-10). ICE Is Amassing A DNA Bank. levernews.com 
(2026-08-10). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-08-10). Zimbabwe Ships First Blueberries to China As New Market Opens. infobrics.org Zimbabwe has exported its first-ever shipment of blueberries to China, following the 2025 market access agreement between the two countries, the Horticultural Development Council has confirmed…
(2026-08-10). Vietnam: Reject Repressive Penal Code Revisions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Vietnamese policeman stands besides an armored vehicle at an exhibition of police equipment in Hanoi, July 20, 2022. | © 2022 Nhac Nguyen/Getty Images | (Bangkok) — Vietnamese authorities should reject proposed revisions to the penal code that violate basic rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should instead amend the law to comply with international human rights standards.Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security submitted the draft code to the National Assembly for review during the session from August 3 to 24, 2026, with the expectation that the revised cod…
(2026-08-10). BlackRock Links to Terror Agencies Called Out. indybay.org Protest at "asset" manager building draws an equal number of police…
(2026-08-10). The ugliness of the west: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and the ideological closure of capitalism. onlineopinion.com.au Bond is kinetic, charismatic, and sexually triumphant. Smiley is sedentary, melancholy, and painfully aware that his wife repeatedly betrays him.
(2026-08-10). Has the army turned the page on control of western Sudan? aljazeera.com Sudan's military repels a series of offensives by the RSF paramilitary in a strategically significant region.
(2026-08-10). Iran says Türkiye-Saudi deal shows 'change in perception' towards US. geo.tv Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a joint defence agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. — ReutersTehran says pact should not be viewed as a threat.Iran highlights deep ties with…
(2026-08-10). Pax Silica: The Philippines' Role in Propping up U.S. Militarism and War. worldbeyondwar.org 
Junk the Mutual Defense Treaty, Abrogate the Visiting Forces Agreement, and Scrap the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement! The Philippine government must adopt a position of neutrality in the region. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-08-10). Socialist Equality Party (US) holds 9th National Congress amid world war, dictatorship and political radicalization. wsws.org Delegates adopted resolutions on the fight against imperialist war, the breakdown of American democracy, the defense of immigrants, the building of the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees, the attitude of socialists to AI and the defense of the heritage of the two American Revolutions.
(2026-08-10). Al Jazeera reporter on the ground as Colombia quake death toll rises. aljazeera.com Rescue teams are searching collapsed buildings after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia.
(2026-08-10). Democrats Declare War On Their Own Voters. levernews.com A deep blue wave is rising, and establishment Democrats are panicking. After progressive primary wins in
(2026-08-10). Cocoa farmers in southeast Cameroon are adapting to EU regulations, but they still want a fair price. globalvoices.org The European Union regulation on deforestation-free cocoa will be implemented next yearOriginally published on Forty cooperative cocoa farmers gathered at the chief's home, under an iron-roofed shed in Ekombitie village within
(2026-08-10). China's KSG beats fellow team AG.AL to win Honor of Kings World Cup. ecns.cn China's Kuaishou Gaming (KSG) defeated fellow Chinese team AG.AL 4-3 in a seven-game final in Paris, France, on Saturday to claim the Honor of Kings World Cup at the 2026 Esports World Cup.
(2026-08-10). China's first 100-billion-cubic-meter offshore gas field enters full production. ecns.cn The first phase of the Bozhong 19-6 gas field, China's first 100-billion-cubic-meter gas field in the Bohai Sea, has started full production, with daily oil and gas output topping 5,200 metric tons of oil equivalent, CNOOC Tianjin Branch announced on Sunday.
(2026-08-10). Malaysia PM Anwar undergoes elective surgery to treat hernia. geo.tv Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends the 28th ASEAN-Japan Summit, as part of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 26, 2025. — Reuters Medical team says recovery is going well.Physiotherapy treatment is underway.Anwar to remain under observation for…
(2026-08-10). Indian police fire tear gas, use batons to disperse youth protesters. geo.tv Demonstrators march on the state legislature as police use water cannons to disperse them during a protest against alleged irregularities in the state's civil services examinations, in Ranchi, India, August 10, 2026. — Reuters Police say used mild force after some protesters…
(2026-08-10). Bangladesh PM seeks 'conducive environment' to reset ties with India. geo.tv Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attends a meeting with Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Federal Government office "Perdana Putra" in Putrajaya, Malaysia, June 22, 2026.— ReutersPM had a first meeting with Indian envoy since assuming office.Rehman seeks good…
(2026-08-10). Monday 8/10: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
tasnimnews.ir (2026-08-10). Iran Sees Mecca Defense Pact as Sign of Regional ShiftIran's Foreign Ministry described the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey as a sign of a changing perception among regional states, saying they have realized that security cannot be secured by relying on foreign powers.
(2026-08-09). APEC host city Shenzhen offers glimpse of China's future industries. ecns.cn Drones zip across city blocks, delivering meals to doorsteps. On factory floors, humanoid robots are put to the test. Streets buzz with electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence (AI) is woven ever deeper into manufacturing, healthcare and urban services.
(2026-08-10). Japan's Defence White Paper 2026 Highlights New Ways of Warfare: What Is the Need of the Hour? moderndiplomacy.eu Japan has remained at the forefront of global attention for several reasons in recent times — from concerns over an economic bubble and a slowing economy to a weakening yen. On the leadership front, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister of…
(2026-08-10). Economist Baker Explains: AI Bubble Is About To Burst. scheerpost.com Taya Graham and Stephen Janis TRNN Economist Dean Baker (Center for Economic and Policy Research, author of Rigged and creator of the AI Bubble Monitor) joins Taya Graham and Stephen Janis to break down why the productivity data doesn't match the hype, why Palantir's CEO seemed to be panicking on live TV, why Bernie Sanders' AI sovereign wealth fund …
(2026-08-10). Reform's polling continues to nosedive. thecanary.co 
In the past few months, Reform UK has lost a lot of its sheen with UK voters. This problem is worsening too, with Reform now regularly skulking in second place in UK polls. üó≥Ô∏è NEW | Labour lead by 3pts üî¥ Lab: 28% ( +4 )‚û°Ô∏è Ref: 25% ( -1 )üîµ Con: 18% ( — […] | By
(2026-08-10). Trump Administration Ends Louisiana Desegregation Consent Decree. newsone.com 
Source: Kathleen Flynn / Getty | Boy, Louisiana is really trying its hardest to take the crown for the most racist state. After 61 years, a Louisiana school board and the Trump administration have ended an oversight agreement intended to curb segregation. |
(2026-08-10). Avoiding the toilet at any cost. electronicintifada.net At al-Deira displacement camp, the communal bathrooms are unsanitary, leading many women to avoid using the toilet entirely, with major health consequences.
(2026-08-10). Did California DA prosecute students to court pro-Israel donors? electronicintifada.net Jeff Rosen has come under fire for "grave" conflict of interests.
(2026-08-10). Trump Ballroom Deemed Unlawful by Federal Appeals Court. truthout.org Late last week, a federal appeals court upheld a lower court's finding that halted construction of President Donald Trump's ballroom at the former site of the East Wing of the White House. The Friday ruling means that construction will remain paused, for now, pending the outcome of the case. Trump may appeal the ruling, which would likely send it to the Supreme Court to decide. |
(2026-08-10). Keith LaMar Celebrates 3-Year Execution Reprieve From Death Row in Ohio. truthout.org We speak with Keith LaMar, an artist, teacher and writer on death row in Ohio. LaMar, who has spent three decades in solitary confinement, was sentenced to death for the murder of five fellow prisoners during a 1993 prison uprising. He has always maintained his innocence. His trial was held in a remote Ohio community before an all-white jury. LaMar is one of three men on death row for whom Ohio… |
(2026-08-10). Zack Polanski Promotes Radical Plan to Break Up Britain's 'Billionaire Media'. bylinetimes.com Green leader Zack Polanski has backed a campaign for a fundamental overhaul of Britain's media ownership, in order to prevent billionaires buying newspapers in order to "literally buy democracy". | Polanski threw his weight behind the 'Media Sovereignty Act' campaign in a speech at Green Gathering festival in Chepstow (Wales) earlier this month. | The petition promoted by the Green Party of England & Wales leader calls on the Government to "pass law to ban foreign and offshore ownership of UK media" and enact a social-media levy to "distribute media ownership across society & fund independent, local and cooper…
(2026-08-10). Watts' Viral Tri-Tip BBQ Smoker Just Wanted to Feed His Sick Dad. Now He Feeds a Community. lataco.com Raul Martinez Jr. of 105BBQ tells L.A. TACO, "Pre-orders sell out within days of posting." People DM him offering to pay in advance, just to hold a spot.
(2026-08-10). Ceuta mayor calls for migrant detention amid mass influx crisis. aljazeera.com Thousands of migrants in Ceuta face dire conditions, sparking political and social tensions in the Spanish territory.
(2026-08-10). Naadam festival in Inner Mongolia draws over 200,000 visitors. ecns.cn More than 200,000 visitors attended the opening of the 2026 Hinggan League Naadam festival on Saturday on the Wulanmaodu pasture in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
(2026-08-10). Russia rejects Zelensky's desperate ceasefire call ahead of winter. infobrics.org Electricity and heating shortages could provoke social unrest and lead to Zelensky's downfall.
(2026-08-10). HHS goes after the horrific grim reaper. indybay.org Medical students dissecting human cadavers.
(2026-08-09). Hong Kong hits record 36.9 degrees Celsius, highest since 1884. ecns.cn Hong Kong's temperature had reached 36.9 degrees Celsius by 3: 30 p.m. on Sunday, the highest since the city started keeping meteorological records in 1884, according to the Hong Kong Observatory.
(2026-08-10). A glimpse of the post-American Middle East? strategic-culture.su By Jude RUSSO | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Washington should give the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement a chance. | Heatwarming scenes o…
(2026-08-10). BIG MONEY linked to California Apartment Association & politicians. indybay.org The California Apartment Association (CAA) spends big money to meddle in our elections!
(2026-08-10). Lockerbie case reveals West's corrupt judiciary on a level Hollywood couldn't make up. strategic-culture.su Now evidence through torture is OK if it frames Libya. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | When Western governments used to do highly il…
(2026-08-10). Indigenous Farmer in Indonesia Acquitted in Coal Mining Case. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police in Paser regency charged Misran Toni, a farmer who protested the giant trucks used by a coal mining company because they caused potholes, traffic snarls, and serious accidents. On April 16, 2026, the Tanah Grogot district court acquitted him after he had spent 10 months in police detention. | © 2026 Yulia Adiningsih…
(2026-08-10). Democracy Now! 2026-08-10 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 10, 2026; "Consistent Torture": Keith LaMar Speaks from Ohio Death Row After Getting 3-Year Execution Reprieve; Edinburgh International Festival Director & Famed Violinist Nicola Benedetti on the Power of Art; Actor Wagner Moura on Brazil's Dictatorship, Bolsonaro & "A Trial — after An Enemy of the People" | Headlines for August 10, 2026; "Consistent Torture": Keith LaMar Speaks from Ohio Death Row After Getting 3-Year Execution Reprieve; Edinburgh International Festival Director & Famed Violinist Nicola Benedetti on the Power of Art; Actor Wagner…
(2026-08-10). When the Coloniser Calls Resistance Terrorism. orinocotribune.com By Sayid Marcos Tenorio — Aug 8, 2026 | Throughout history, almost every national liberation struggle has been labelled "terrorism" by the powers exercising colonial rule or foreign occupation. This strategy is nothing new. | The British Empire branded IRA fighters in Ireland and EOKA guerrillas in Cyprus as terrorists. France portrayed Algeria's National Liberation Front (FLN) as a criminal organisation. The same happened to the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO), the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), the South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) in Namibia, and even Nelson Man…
(2026-08-10). The One Drop Rule Explained: How America Decided Who Was Black. newsone.com 
Source: Milko / Getty | For generations, Americans were taught to think about race as though it could be measured in blood. Under a system that became known as the one-drop rule, a person with any known Black ancestry could be classified as Black, regardless of how distant that ancestry was or how the person looked. | The idea sounds almost absurd when viewed through a modern lens. How could a single ancestor determine an entire person's racial identity? Yet for much of American history, this was more than a social attitude. Versions of the principle were embedded in laws, government records and everyday pract…
(2026-08-10). How China Is Reshaping Asia-Pacific Through Trade Infrastructure. moderndiplomacy.eu In April 2024, an enormous container ship got stuck in the canal, side by side, blocking the flow of international trade for six days. The incident was a reminder: commerce runs along a few key choke points, and those who control them have immense control. China got the message loud and clear. It has since …
(2026-08-10). UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup privatisation plan. aljazeera.com Three confederations release letter criticising FIFA's president over his proposal to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
(2026-08-10). Another Ukrainian UAV Strike on Türkiye: "Mavi Vatan" Under Siege. unitedworldint.com By Mahir Alp Yàºcel On August 3, two Türkiye's-flagged vessels—the Ya≈üar and the Nadezhda—operated by Samsun-based Kalyoncu Shipping, came under attack by Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Black Sea. The ships carried a combined crew of 22, including 13 Türkiye's nationals. According to media reports, four individuals sustained injuries, three of whom are …
(2026-08-10). Israel Rejects Board of Peace Plan Linking Hamas Disarmament to Troop Withdrawal. truthout.org Among many buzzwords in diplo-speak around Palestine is the support for "a demilitarized Palestinian state living side by side in peace next to Israel." This condition is repeated so often that it goes unnoticed most of the time. That premise, and its inherent injustice, dysfunctionality, and lack of pragmatism, was highlighted this week by no less an entity than Donald Trump's Orwellian… |
(2026-08-10). 4,285-meter cliffside canal in Chongqing draws photographers, hikers. ecns.cn A 4,285-meter canal carved into a karst cliff in southwest China's Chongqing has become a social media sensation, attracting photographers and hikers to Qianjin village in Wulong district.
(2026-08-10). Friday 8/21: The Girl of the Golden West – an Opera by Puccini in Pacifica. indybay.org Terra Nova Theater | 1450 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica, CA 94044 | Fri. Aug. 21, 2026 – 7: 00 pm; Sun. Aug. 23, 2026 – 2: 00 pm | Fri. Aug. 28, 2026 – 7: 00 pm; Sun. Aug. 30, 2026 – 2: 00 pm | Tickets for Pacifica: www.tickettailor.com/events/girlofthegol……
(2026-08-10). BlackRock and ICE, a Recipe for Human Suffering. indybay.org During a day of action, activists from the August 8 National Coalition" protested outside the downtown offices of BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, and in several cities across the country. They called on the company to divest from its ownership shares in the for-profit prison industry along with its other relationships with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
(2026-08-09). Soybean trade drives China-U.S. farm ties. ecns.cn Soybeans, carried as ballast on the return voyage from Asia to America some 200 years ago, have become a ballast of China-U.S. agricultural trade.
(2026-08-10). Friday 8/7: First Friday at RCNV: Threads of Grief, Threads of Love Quilt Exhibit. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-08-10). Trump administration has revoked over 175,000 visas: US State Department. aljazeera.com Most of the visa revocations stemmed from law-enforcement encounters involving criminal activity, the department said.
(2026-08-10). Across Borders and Prison Walls: Keeping Families Connected During the Libya—Chad Conflict. icrc.org Long before the crises that followed 2011, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had already built a long and sometimes difficult history of humanitarian engagement in Libya and across its borders.
(2026-08-10). Israeli Military Declares the West Bank's Last Entirely Christian Village a 'Closed Military Zone' Amid Increasing Settler Violence. news.antiwar.com The Israeli military on Sunday declared that Taybeh, the last village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank that is populated entirely by Christians, was a "closed military zone" amid rising Jewish settler violence against the town. The IDF said it took the step due to "some violent attacks by Israelis in the region" and that it …
(2026-08-10). Who Ran The WNBA This Week: Kayla McBride Makes History, Minnesota Clinches Washington Keeps Rolling. newsone.com 
Source: Matt Krohn / Getty | We're officially getting to the point of the WNBA season where every game feels a little more important. The All-Star break is behind us, the trade deadline has passed and the playoff picture is beginning to take shape as teams either make their move or watch their postseason hopes slowly disappear. | That was especially clear during Week 11. Minnesota became the first team to officially secure a postseason spot, while Seattle became the first team mathematically eliminated. Everywhere in between, the standings remain crowded. According to the WNBA's official Week 11 Power Rankings…
(2026-08-10). Indian police attack protesters seeking action over 'exam irregularities'. aljazeera.com Indian police attack protesters seeking action over 'exam irregularities' in Jharkhand.
(2026-08-10). Every Novel Is Boring—Until It Isn't. publicbooks.org "If you didn't get into novels at a young age—and organically discover that, at some point, a switch would flip, and then you couldn't stop reading if you tried—there is no reason to intuit that this is how novel reading goes."
(2026-08-10). Wednesday 9/9: Webinar: Eyewitness Palestine Delegations. indybay.org Zoom | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ep-x-festi……
(2026-08-10). Polanski slams BBC Reform-friendly hypocrisy after Newsnight ambush. thecanary.co 
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has taken aim at "absurd" editorial decisions by the BBC. In particular, Polanski slammed the Beeb for giving far more airtime to Reform UK than the Greens. His comments come after tge BBC was seemingly ambushed on Newsnight by presenters last week. There, Polanski's interviewers read anonymous texts from "senior" […] | By
(2026-08-10). Trump flew secretly from Turkey due to Iranian threat, the Washington Post reports. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Aug 10 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump departed on a secret military flight from Turkey last month when the White House said he was flying aboard Air Force One, an extraordinary move prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, the Washington Post reported Monday.Trump had taken the newly renovated Qatari-donated jet to Ankara for the NATO summit but he unexpectedly used an older Air Force One when departing the country, a move that prompted questions about the newer plane's security.
(2026-08-10). Australia will not get an AI productivity boom by training workers alone. onlineopinion.com.au Australia's artificial intelligence debate keeps circling around skills. Train more workers. Teach people to prompt. Build digital literacy. Those are sensible goals, but they leave out one group.
(2026-08-10). Failing Thames Water faces fresh fury over fiance chief's £1m signing bonus. thecanary.co 
Thames Water is facing fury from parliament after handing its finance chief a £1m "signing-on fee" last month. Company chairman Adrian Montague argued that such massive payments are a "necessary incentive" for staff retention. The news of the bonus is particularly outrageous given that the company is currently drowning in some £20 billion debt. The […] | By
(2026-08-10). Polanski: Burnham 'negligent' over refusal to call COBRA meeting. thecanary.co 
Green Party leader, Zack Polanski, has called out the government's "gross negligence" on X over plans to press ahead with more oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. In 2026, the UK has experienced record-breaking temperatures and droughts. These weather conditions have resulted in water shortages, wildfires and crop failures. Given this, you'd expect […] | By
(2026-08-10). A Note To Patrons And Subscribers. thealtworld.com This is just a note to my patrons and newsletter subscribers to say I'm sorry I haven't published anything these past few days. I've received a number of messages from concerned readers wondering if I'm alright, so I just want to let everyone know I'm okay and Tim and I will be back to the daily posts soon. | We're just having some family issues right now; there's an individual in our lives who brings up a lot of stress and disturbance, and it's always hard to be creative and write long-form essays when they show up. Come to think of it, every time we've gone dark for several days has been because this person res…
(2026-08-10). BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting in India: Further Momentum for South-South Cooperation. infobrics.org The meeting of BRICS Trade Ministers concluded in India's Jaipur with the main focus of discussions directed at WTO reform, supply chain resilience and support for small and medium-sized companies…
(2026-08-10). Streeting accepted donation from fraudster-linked think tank. thecanary.co 
Labour Defence Secretary Wes Streeting accepted a £30,000 donation from a think tank linked to convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried. David Lawrence David Lawrence was the co-founder and treasurer of Labour for the Long Term (LLT). But just days before setting up the think tank, Lawrence received a £500,000 "gift" from Bankman-Fried. In 2024, the "crypto […] | By
(2026-08-10). Colombia declares national disaster after devastating earthquake. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national disaster and sent his ministers to the west of Colombia to coordinate rescue operations in response to a 7.4M earthquake. Following an emergency meeting at disaster management agency UNGRD, De la Espriella said he would travel to Pereira, one of the worst hit cities, to further …
(2026-08-10). 7.4M earthquake hits western Colombia: at least 110 killed, dozens of buildings collapsed. colombiareports.com An M7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 110 people and injuring hundreds. The earthquake struck around 7: 30 and had its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, a municipality in the Choco province. In the hour that followed, locals began reporting collapsed buildings in the cities of Cali, Pereira and Manizales, where …
(2026-08-10). Le tensioni si trasformano in fiamme, propagandosi in tutto il Medio Oriente. strategic-culture.su Semplicemente non esistono soluzioni militari a disposizione di Trump. Il meglio che possa fare è impedire che i conflitti si fondano in un'unica guerra globale. | Segue nostro Il silenzio che circonda l'esito dell'incontro di Netanyahu della scorsa settimana nello Studio Ovale la dice lunga. Nessun funzionario del governo americano si è recato all'aeroporto per accoglierlo e non è stato steso alcun tappeto rosso in suo onore. La visita…
(2026-08-10). Mani a stelle strisce sull'editoria italiana. strategic-culture.su Nei giorni scorsi, l'Agcom (Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni) ha dato il via libera al passaggio di Gedi alla Antenna Media del greco Theodoris Kyriakou, una srl costituita a Milano il 12 gennaio 2026, senza perà≤ chiarire chi sia il socio unico della srl italiana | Segue nostro Nei giorni scorsi, l'Agcom (Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni) ha dato il via libera al passaggio di Gedi alla Antenna Media del greco…
(2026-08-10). 79 ∞ Locarno Film Festival una cinematografia al servizio della bellicosità dell'Occidente. strategic-culture.su Da luogo di dialogo a strumento geopolitico: il cinema occidentale tra esclusioni e narrazioni di guerra | Segue nostro Il cinema dovrebbe essere un fenomeno artistico e culturale, massimamente le rassegne cinematografiche, Giona Nazzaro, direttore artistico del Locarno Film Festival cita Elio Vittorini: "Troppo male offendere il mondo" e lamenta che i confini planetari effettivi e metaforici, non solo cinematografici, si stiano restring…
(2026-08-10). Ocean Temperatures in July Broke Record Due to Fossil Fuel-Driven Super El Niño. truthout.org Last month's average global ocean surface temperature was the hottest ever recorded in the month of July, fueled in part by uniquely intense, fossil fuel-driven El Niño conditions that have wreaked deadly havoc around the world this summer. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said Monday that last month — which ranked as the second warmest July on record — "saw… |
(2026-08-10). Reform UK declare Trumpian plan to send prisoners to hellish El Salvador facilities. thecanary.co 
Reform UK has declared its intention to pay El Salvador to rent spaces in its notoriously hellish prisons for the UK's prisoners. The announcement marks the latest in a series of blatant human rights violations masquerading as political policy from the far-right party. And, of course, it just so happens to be a carbon copy […] | By
(2026-08-10). Wildfires burn across Indonesia as officials cite El Nino as a cause. aljazeera.com Thousands of firefighters and dozens of helicopters battle growing wildfires across Indonesia.
(2026-08-10). As tensàµes se transformam em chamas, alastrando-se pelo Oriente Médio. strategic-culture.su O máximo que Trump pode fazer é impedir que os conflitos se transformem em uma guerra global. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | O si…