(2026-08-09). US expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in defense pact. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland and Timour AzhariWASHINGTON/RIYADH, Aug 7 (Reuters) – A U.S. official on Fridayreported progress between Iran and Oman that could soon reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially restoring oil exports that have been disrupted by the five-month-old U.S. war with Iran.The U.S. official, who declined to be identified, said Washington anticipated an agreement soon between the two countries, which sit on either side of the strait, so that normal oil traffic could resume.
(2026-08-09). UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel with missile in Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com Aug 8 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates on Saturday condemned what it said was an Iranian attack on a carrier linked to its state oil company as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Tehran of "acts of piracy". State news agency WAM initially reported ADNOC as saying one of its vessels had been targeted by a missile early on Saturday and that the situation was under control. The UAE Foreign Ministry later condemned what it called "the hostile Iranian attack" on an ADNOC vessel.
(2026-08-09). Iran Guards say reopen Hormuz without US meeting all conditions. al-monitor.com Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, vital to the world economy, until the United States met Tehran's conditions set out the day before, including compensation for war damages. | Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait since the United States and Israel attacked in late February, and wants to charge tolls for passage, striking ships it accuses of attempting to circumvent its preferred route.
(2026-08-09). Iran issues demands for reopening of Hormuz. al-monitor.com Iran set preconditions on Saturday for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages, complicating a potential deal to open the waterway essential to the world economy. | Tehran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait since the United States and Israel struck Iran in late February, and wants to charge tolls for passage, attacking ships it accuses of attempting to circumvent its preferred route.
(2026-08-09). Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open the waterway. al-monitor.com By Enas Alashray, Steve Holland and Nafisa EltahirCAIRO/WASHINGTON/DUBAI, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another ship there.Agreement between Iran and Oman over the strait, which separates the two countries, is seen as vital to a wider deal to end the war, which began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28 and led to Tehran establishing a chokehold over the major energy export route.
(2026-08-09). US official: We expect a deal soon between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Progress is being made between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz and "we expect a deal soon," a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday.Once a deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the United States will lift its blockade of Iranian ports, the official said."There is progress between Oman and Iran on the Strait, and we expect a deal soon," the official said. "Once the deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the United States will lift the blockade of Iranian ports."
(2026-08-09). Iran sets conditions for restoring transit through Strait of Hormuz. geo.tv
(2026-08-09). MBS' oil fortress burns: Is Iran's proxy turning Riyadh's empire into a target over 'Islamic NATO'. hindustantimes.com Fresh security concerns are emerging in Saudi Arabia after a fire at a Saudi Aramco facility in Jazan and reports of an explosion and fire at energy infrastructure in Jubail. Saudi authorities said the Jazan fire was extinguished with no injuries, while Yemen's Houthis claimed they carried out a drone attack on an Aramco facility in the region. Separately, reports from Israeli media alleged that the Houthis targeted a gas facility in Al Jubail, although Saudi authorities have not officially confirmed responsibility for that incident. The developments are raising new questions about the vulnerability of Saudi Arab…
(2026-08-09). Houthis say they attacked Saudi Aramco Jazan refinery, fire extinguished. al-monitor.com Aug 9 (Reuters) – Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said they had attacked Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery on Sunday, two days after the kingdom signed a defence pact with Turkey and Pakistan.The Saudi energy ministry said a fire had broken out at the refinery that was later extinguished, without saying what caused the fire. It said the relevant authorities were completing procedures to deal with the incident, which processes 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day in southwestern Saudi Arabia. No injuries were reported, it added.
(2026-08-09). 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.
(2026-08-09). If Iran War lasts into 2027, Europe could suffer Cold, Hungry Winter. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The ongoing conflicts between the Trump administration and Iran, which Israel and the US jointly attacked out of the blue on February 28, raise the specter that the Hormuz crisis will continue into 2027. | Here is why that prospect is a scary one. | Europe does not have its usual stock piles of diesel and fossil gas by this time of year, late summer, according to Goldman Sachs analyst
bozemandailychronicle.com (2026-08-06). Iran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troopsMilitary officials say the majority of American troops wounded in the Iran war have suffered traumatic brain injuries. That's raising fresh concerns about the lasting effects of such injuries, which were also a signature wound during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
newarab.com (2026-08-07). Investigate Israel's killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil as war crime, rights groups sayThe killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and the serious wounding of photojournalist Zeinab Faraj by the Israeli military earlier this year was a direct attack on civilians and should be treated as a war crime, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said in a press conference in Beirut on Thursday. Khalil, a journalist with Al-Akhbar, and freelancer Faraj, who was working as her camera operator, were attacked by the Israeli military on 22 April as they were working in southern Lebanon.
(2026-08-09). Netanyahu's war fever meets Trump's Iran exit plan: Is Israel preparing to go rogue and strike Tehran. hindustantimes.com Israel is reportedly preparing for the possibility of launching unilateral strikes against Iran even if the United States seeks to end the ongoing conflict. Israeli media reports claim Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could keep the option of military action open if a U.S.-Iran war comes to an end, potentially creating a major divide between America and Israel. The reports come as the Trump administration faces pressure over the risks of further escalation and the future of the conflict. With the IDF maintaining its readiness and tensions surrounding Iran remaining high, questions are growing over whether Israel…
(2026-08-09). Kuwait caught in the crossfire: How the Iran War is Engulfing the Middle East. moderndiplomacy.eu Kuwait has since the beginning of the Iran War in February been targeted by Iranian drones and missiles 1,400 times. Why has this state—smaller than the US state of New Jersey—been targeted more than any of its larger neighbors including Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates? A military node This question takes us all …
(2026-08-09). Talks with US happen while interim deal is breached, Iranian minister says. al-monitor.com DUBAI, Aug 9 (Reuters) – Iran and the U.S. are not engaged in talks and Tehran will not start them as long as Washington breaches an interim deal signed in June, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday, adding that messages are being exchanged via intermediaries.
(2026-08-09). Lebanon, Israel agree shortlist of countries that could send troops to verify Hezbollah disarmament. al-monitor.com By Maya GebeilyBEIRUT, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Lebanon and Israel have agreed a shortlist of countries that could send troops to verify the disarmament of Hezbollah under a U.S.-brokered agreement, a Lebanese official said on Friday, with the United States due to pick countries from the list.The official declined to identify any of the countries on the shortlist or say how many there were. Another Lebanese official and two foreign diplomats have previously told Reuters that Israel and the United States had vetoed France.
(2026-08-09). The Inventor of the Concept of Genocide, and his Encounter with Colonialism. unitedworldint.com 
Raphael Lemkin was a Polish-Jewish jurist who coined the term "genocide" in 1944. Today, he is widely regarded as the intellectual architect of the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. However, research conducted over the past two decades has demonstrated that Lemkin was not merely a legal scholar concerned with …
(2026-08-09). Golden Gate 26 Face Retrial After Hung Jury. indybay.org The trial of 7 Bay Area Community Members for a 2024 anti-genocide protest has concluded after 7 long weeks. Jury deliberations resulted in a hung jury on the felony conspiracy change. Retrial Would Cost San Francisco Hundreds of Thousands More.
(2026-08-09). Díaz-Canel meets with delegates to the IV ALBA Movements Assembly. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic, met on Saturday with delegates to the IV Continental Assembly of ALBA Movements, which brought together 190 representatives from 27 countries this week in Havana. | "Thank you for being in Cuba and with Cuba," the Head of State expressed during the reception this morning at the Palace of the Revolution, where he was accompanied by, among others, Roberto Morales Ojeda, Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the PCC, and Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
(2026-08-09). ALBA Movements: "Faced with fragmentation, let us defend unity" radiohc.cu With the commitment of each movement and member to strengthen solidarity with the Cuban people, to continue clarifying the truth about the Cuban Revolution, to pressure their governments to help Cuba by sending fuel, medicine, and other resources, and to continue fighting against the blockade, the latest meeting concluded between delegates to the IV Assembly of ALBA Movements and the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
(2026-08-09). Éxitos desean a jóvenes burkineses graduados en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
De nuevas tareas, le habló Manignan R. Adams Medah, embajador de Burkina Fasso, a los jóvenes recién graduados de medicina en Cuba y que regresarán a su país después de formalizar toda su documentación, en La Habana. | En una actividad de despedida, el diplomático africano le pidió también hacer lo máximo en cada una de sus próximas responsabilidades, esforzarse por ayudar a su pueblo y superarse por todas las vías para llegar a ser excelentes médicos. | Enfatizó en que todo ello ayudará al desarrollo del país, que con el gobierno actual pretende una emancipación total de las metrópolis occidentales, quienes por…
(2026-08-09). "No basta con condenar al imperio; debemos construir poder popular en las bases, ganar las calles" cubadebate.cu Discurso pronunciado por Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, en la clausura del XXIV Encuentro Internacional de Partidos Comunistas y Obreros.
(2026-08-09). Tira de los Lectores: Mi foto con Fidel. cubadebate.cu Esta semana los convocamos a enviar fotografías con el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, para una nueva Tira de los Lectores. Nos alegró recibir cada pedazo de historia y recuerdo junto al hombre que marcó definitivamente la historia de nuestro país. Aquí compartimos algunas de ellas.
(2026-08-09). Nuevos beneficios fiscales para impulsar las energías renovables en Cuba. radiohc.cu En un contexto marcado por la complejidad del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional, el Ministerio de Finanzas y Precios ha publicado en la Gaceta Oficial Ordinaria No. 66 las Resoluciones 179 y 180, que establecen una serie de medidas para fomentar el uso de fuentes renovables de energía (FRE) y aliviar la carga fiscal a los actores que inviertan en este sector…
(2026-08-09). Museo de los Bomberos: Develan tarja en homenaje a los caídos en el incendio de la Base de Supertanqueros de Matanzas. cubadebate.cu En esta jornada fue develada una tarja en el Museo de los Bomberos que perpetúa los nombres de los caídos en el incendio de la Base de Supertanqueros de Matanzas. Aemás, de las manos de su embajador en Cuba, el pueblo japonés donó un carro de bomberos.
(2026-08-09). Thursday 8/13: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-08-09). Saturday 8/8: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Surviving: Orphans of Gaza" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gXcr……
(2026-08-09). Thursday 8/6: Calling Party for Gaza! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp86…
(2026-08-09). Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not ‚Å withdraw forces from Gaza until Hamas ‚Å fully disarms.
(2026-08-09). Sunday 8/16: Paws: A Benefit for the Sulala Animal Rescue in Gaza. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center – West Berkeley, CA | 2414 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-08-09). Venezuela: Political Leaders Call for Inclusive and Sovereign Dialogue. orinocotribune.com The success of the new dialogue process between the Parliament and the opposition sector represented by former deputies of the defunct 2015 National Assembly of Venezuela will depend on prioritizing national sovereignty, including all social sectors, and maintaining independence from foreign tutelage. This was stated by political leaders Claudio Fermín, Luis Martínez, and Felipe Mujica, who agreed that negotiation is the only way to overcome the economic and political crisis facing the country. | According to Claudio Fermín, president of Soluciones para Venezuela, an opposition party not aligned with the far righ…
(2026-08-09). Venezuela's Electric Minister Reports on Recovery Efforts After June 24 Earthquakes, New Appointments. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Electricity outages, fluctuations, and surges have increasingly affected millions of Venezuelans for years, especially with the imposition of the illegal US sanctions. However, in recent weeks the situation has w…
(2026-08-09). SpaceX rocket debris crashes on Moon. ummid.com NASA and SpaceX are tracking Falcon 9 debris that crashed on Moon early in the morning Wednesday August 05, 2026.
(2026-08-09). Palestinians in occupied West Bank hold firm on Indigenous Peoples' Day. aljazeera.com Israeli settlers and the military are continuing a campaign to displace Palestinians in the West Bank, residents say.
(2026-08-09). Women's Day in South Africa turns 70 with equality still out of reach. aljazeera.com The 1956 march transformed women's rights and political power, but millions still cannot fully enjoy those gains.
(2026-08-09). Alternative water sources make up over 45% of Hangzhou's sanitation use. ecns.cn East China's Hangzhou City has increased the use of treated river water and reclaimed water in sanitation operations, with the two sources accounting for 45.37% of the city's total sanitation water use in the first half of this year.
(2026-08-09). New worker camp serves Shanghai airport Phase IV expansion. ecns.cn A worker camp serving the airfield section of Shanghai Pudong International Airport Phase IV Expansion Project was officially put into use on Thursday.
(2009-08-26). Amna Ilyas denies being officially part of Yasir Hussain's upcoming film. tribune.com.pk 
Model and actor Amna Ilyas, in an Instagram post, addressed rumours surrounding her involvement in Yasir Hussain's upcoming film, urging platforms to verify information with the concerned individual or their team before reporting speculation as fact. | Addressing the claims circulating across social media regarding her starring in Hussain's upcoming social comedy Paanch Hazaar Main Shaadi, Amna explained that while she held preliminary discussions and had received the script, it did not mean she had officially signed on to the project. | "As of now, I am not officially part of the film," the actor said. | Scre…
(2026-08-09). Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia defence pact technically same as Article 5, Turkish minister says. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Aug 8 (Reuters) – A defence pact signed between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is technically the same as NATO's Article 5 mutual defence agreement, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday, adding the accord was not targeting Iran.Fidan also said Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan wanted to see the alliance expand, and that Egypt was a potential candidate to join, among others.
(2026-08-09). Comicomment: Behind the 'China overcapacity' hype lies U.S. anxiety. ecns.cn As global supply chains are reshaping, some countries are politicizing trade issues, promoting the "China overcapacity" narrative, and imposing more restrictions on Chinese companies under the guise of protecting their own interests.
(2026-08-09). Lionel Messi returns to Argentina after father Jorge's death. aljazeera.com Football star Lionel Messi returned to Argentina with his family on Saturday, a day after his father died.
(2026-08-09). Hungary nominates former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka for presidency. aljazeera.com Andras Baka, a strong advocate for judicial independence, becomes governing party's pick for Hungary's next president.
(2026-08-09). MCC NEET UG 2026 AIQ Counselling Starts: Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) is starting through its official website 'mcc.nic.in' from today i.e. Wednesday August 05, 2026 Online Registration of candidates for MCC NEET UG All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling 2026 Round 1.
(2026-08-09). 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.
(2026-08-09). Henan promotes paid leave policy to encourage flexible vacations. ecns.cn Henan Province has introduced measures to encourage employees to take paid annual leave, aiming to make paid leave easier to take while boosting tourism and consumption.
(2026-08-09). 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.
(2026-08-09). 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.
(2026-08-09). Israeli settler attacks rise as West Bank residents lose land. aljazeera.com Palestinians near Bethlehem describe daily settler attacks as violence rises across the West Bank.
(2026-08-09). Comicomment: What's behind the 'China overcapacity' hype. ecns.cn China's industrial capacity is a driver of global economic recovery, not a threat. Trying to dim others' lights will not make one's own shine brighter; blocking cooperation will only hold back one's own future.
(2026-08-09). Sunday 8/9: Resist & Defend Sundays. indybay.org Corner of Civic Center Drive and North San Pedro Drive (entrance to Civic Center), San Rafael…
(2026-08-09). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-08-09). 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.
(2026-08-09). Unitree Robotics unveils STAR Market IPO pricing. ecns.cn Unitree Robotics has priced its Shanghai initial public offering at 150.80 yuan (about $22.34), the company said on Thursday, with online and offline subscription kicking off next Monday.
(2026-08-09). China's foreign trade up 17.3% in first seven months of 2026. ecns.cn China's total goods trade reached 30.13 trillion yuan (about $4.46 trillion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 17.3% year on year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Friday.
(2026-08-09). Jiangxi adds 290,000 new urban jobs in H1. ecns.cn Jiangxi registered 290,000 new urban jobs in the first half of 2026, fulfilling 71% of its annual target, the Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security said Thursday.
(2009-08-26). Six Pakistani dramas that let their women be more than victims. tribune.com.pk 
Long before "female-led" became a line, writers like Haseena Moin were putting female leads on screen who held jobs and said no to men while the script stood firmly behind them. | Some of these dramas lived on VHS tapes before satellite television reached Pakistani households, sparking living-room arguments over the female role. | Either way, the six shows noted below share one thing: a woman at the centre who was allowed to be ambitious, wounded and whole, all at once. | Ankahi (1982) | Screengrab: Ankahi/YouTube | Also written by Haseena Moin, Ankahi put Shehnaz Sheikh opposite Javed Sheikh, Behroz…
(2026-08-09). Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semifinals and qualify for FIFA World Cup. aljazeera.com The North African nations become the first teams from the continent to qualify for next year's World Cup in Brazil.
(2026-08-09). Aryna Sabalenka out of Toronto Masters. eng.belta.by In the round of 16, Aryna Sabalenka lost to Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova (world No.19) 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 4-6.
(2026-08-09). 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.
(2026-08-09). EconoScope | Why China remains central to global chains of industries despite tariffs. ecns.cn More than a year after the United States imposed reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods, many multinational companies that shifted production to Southeast Asia are moving parts of their supply chains back to China, underscoring the country's enduring manufacturing advantages.
(2026-08-09). Joe Biden's cancer has spread beyond bones and is 'very painful', says son. geo.tv Former US President Joe Biden stands with his son Hunter Biden.— Reuters/FileFormer US President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread beyond his bones and is causing him significant pain, his son Hunter Biden said in an interview with the BBC."The cancer has…
(2026-08-09). Chinese college students send self-developed satellite into orbit. ecns.cn A student satellite team from Harbin Institute of Technology successfully launched its self-developed Lilac-3 satellite into orbit, marking a milestone for a young team involved in independent satellite development.
(2026-08-09). 138 endangered stork chicks hatch as China, Russia strengthen cross-border protection. ecns.cn Honghe National Nature Reserve in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has bred 138 healthy Oriental white stork chicks this year, as China and Russia strengthen cross-border protection for the endangered migratory bird, the reserve said Thursday.
(2026-08-09). Beijing parks put 72 robots to work as guides, cleaners and wildlife monitors. ecns.cn A first batch of 72 robots is being deployed this summer across 14 municipal parks in Beijing, including the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven Park and Yuyuantan Park, taking on tasks ranging from visitor guidance and cleaning to ecological monitoring and water rescue.
(2026-08-09). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-09). Maha Direct 2nd Yr Pharmacy 2026 Round 1 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Thursday August 06, 2026 on its official website 'dsp2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round I of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Pharmacy (B Pharmacy and Pharm D) courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-09). Israel advances plan for 627 settler units in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com New settlement tender in West Bank deepens Israeli efforts to sever Palestinian ties to Jerusalem, officials warn.
(2026-08-09). Voices At California Labor Fed 2026 Convention In Oakland. indybay.org The Calfiornia Labor Federation held it's 2026 in Oakland and delegates at the convention talked about their issues.
(2026-08-09). 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.
(2026-08-09). 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.
(2026-08-09). DME MP NEET UG 2026 Counselling Schedule Published. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh has published on its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' NEET UG Counselling Date and Schedule 2026 conducted for admission in Medical and Dental courses (MBBS and BDS) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-09). Friday 8/7: What is Socialism? What Would A Future Revolutionary Society Look Like? indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-08-09). U.S. scholar: U.S. turns the Xinjiang issue into a "presumption of guilt" tool. ecns.cn "The UFLPA has no legitimate legal foundation under international law. It violates basic WTO rules and international trade norms. Its enforcement criteria are fatally flawed, adopting an unfair presumption that treats all related entities as guilty without evidence." Josef Gregory Mahoney, professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University, said in the latest News Lounge with China News Network.
(2026-08-09). Maha Direct 2nd Yr Engg 2026 Round 1 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to release today i.e. Tuesday August 04, 2026 on its official website 'dse2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round I of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Engineering and Technology (BE and B Tech) courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-09). Accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online, say police. geo.tv Flowers and pictures of teachers killed are left outside Debsirin Nonthaburi School following a deadly shooting at the school, in Bang Kruai district in Nonthaburi province, on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, August 9, 2026. — ReutersBB gun confiscated by teacher from teen last…
(2026-08-09). 'Very painful': Joe Biden's cancer has spread, son Hunter says. aljazeera.com Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, says his father's prostate cancer has "metastasised into his bones and further".
(2026-08-09). 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.
(2026-08-09). China unveils refined lunar map, empowering future moon exploration. ecns.cn A Chinese research team has completed an updated geologic map of the entire moon featuring a scale of 1: 5 million, the Institute of Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences (IGCAGS), said on Thursday.
(2026-08-09). Sunday 8/9: "An Ordinary Insanity" : Doc on Anti-Nuclear War Activist Daniel Ellsberg -Film & Panel. indybay.org New Parkway Theater | 474 24th Street | Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-08-09). Chinese, foreign visitors join millennium-old folk celebration in Qinghai. ecns.cn The annual Regong June Festival reached its summer peak on Tuesday in Tongren, northwest China's Qinghai Province, as elaborately dressed performers beat drums and performed traditional dances amid incense smoke.
(2026-08-09). BIG MONEY linked to California Apartment Association & politicians. indybay.org The California Apartment Association (CAA) spends big money to meddle in our elections!
(2026-08-09). The First Major Test of OPEC+ After UAE's Exit. moderndiplomacy.eu For almost six decades, the United Arab Emirates had been a member of OPEC, but all of that came to an end on May 1, 2026, when Abu Dhabi announced its exit from OPEC as well as the OPEC+, which was first formed in 1967. After three months of this incident, it becomes imperative to …
(2026-08-09). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-09). Sporovsky scything festival celebrates 19 years of tradition, nature, and community. eng.belta.by The festival in Bereza District not only raises awareness about the importance of nature conservation but also about the traditions of the Belarusian village. We hold Sporovskiye Senokosy every year.
(2026-08-09). Lessons of Japanese militarism's aggression must forever serve as alarm: spokesperson. ecns.cn The devastation and tragedies brought by nuclear weapons should never repeat themselves, and the lessons of Japanese militarism's aggression and expansion must forever serve as an alarm, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Thursday.
(2026-08-09). Ghana's cashew apples get a second life. aljazeera.com A fruit long left to rot could become a new source of income for Ghana's cashew farmers.
(2026-08-09). Lukashenko reaffirms Belarus' interest in expanding mutually beneficial cooperation with Singapore. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko sent greetings to Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam as the country celebrates Independence Day.
(2026-08-09). The ABC's intellectual and moral decline comes at the worst possible time. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Joel Jenkins Of late, Australia's public broadcaster ABC has been altering the way it sees the world around it. Bound by a national charter, but modified from within after years of ideological, technical, and operational transfer, the organisation is failing in its duty to inform Australians. This is occurring at a time of…
(2026-08-09). Thursday 8/6: Double-Time Sweeps by SCPD ⚪ Thursday AM Threatened. indybay.org Limekiln and Coral Streets, Santa Cruz, and the surrounding area, depending on police fancies.
(2026-08-09). GATE 2027: DigiLocker is Mandatory for Registration. ummid.com Candidates, who are planning to apply for GATE 2027, should note that IIT Madras has made DigiLocker compulsory for the registration of Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering conducted for Postgraduate admissions, financial scholarships, and PSU job recruitment.
(2026-08-09). 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.
(2026-08-09). Netanyahu's Election Bid may Worsen Israel's International Isolation. juancole.com ( It…
(2026-08-09). Why is the U.S. government targeting Chinese sunflower seeds and dumplings. ecns.cn On July 31, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security added 43 more Chinese companies to its entity list under the so-called Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). | "When even sunflower seeds and dumplings are labeled as a 'threat,' it exposes the absurdity of the U.S. move," Josef Gregory Mahoney, professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University, said in the latest News Lounge with China News Network.
(2026-08-09). Belarusian Viktoryia Halaskok fifth in single sculls final in Plovdiv. eng.belta.by Belarusians remained without medals at the 2026 World Rowing Under 19 Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
(2026-08-09). Sunday 8/16: Stand with the Students of India. indybay.org In front of Superior Court | 39439 Paseo Padre Pkwy | Fremont, California 94538…
(2026-08-09). Friday 8/14: Seaside: Bombshell Film Screening. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 939355…
(2026-08-09). Exodus: West Bank hardships drive out Palestinian Christians. al-monitor.com Palestinian Christians call themselves "living stones" and say they have lived continuously in the Holy Land for the last 2,000 years. Maybe not for much longer, believes Reverend Mitri Raheb. | "If the current conditions continue, there will not be a single Palestinian Christian left by 2050," said Raheb, founder and president of Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus Christ.
(2026-08-09). BRICS culture ministers agree to cooperate on restitution of cultural property. eng.belta.by Discussions covered various issues, including the impact of artificial intelligence on creative industries, the protection of cultural heritage, and the repatriation of cultural property.
(2026-08-09). Iraqi PM, Saudi intelligence chief discuss regional security as militias delay response. al-monitor.com Aug 7 (Reuters) – Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met Saudi general intelligence chief Khalid al-Humaidan on Friday to discuss coordination over regional security developments, the prime minister's office said.Zaidi said Iraq would not allow its territory to be used to launch attacks or activities targeting any other country. He reiterated Baghdad's commitment to protecting its sovereignty and preventing regional escalation.
(2026-08-09). 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.
(2026-08-09). CLAT 2027 Registration Underway – Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) has started Online Registration and Application Process for Common Law Admission Test 2027 — CLAT 2027, to be held in the month of December.
(2026-08-09). Football match brings Chinese and U.S. student teams together in Hainan. ecns.cn A youth team from South China's Hainan Province faced off against a U.S. college team Wednesday in Qiongzhong Li and Miao Autonomous County, highlighting sports and cultural exchange.
(2026-08-09). Brodhead, WI, September 26, 2026: Green County Pride Fest. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-09). How Turkey is deepening energy and economic ties with Iraq as Iran weakens. al-monitor.com Turkey and Iraq are accelerating energy, infrastructure and trade cooperation as the Hormuz crisis increases the strategic value of northern export routes.
(2026-08-09). Saturday 8/8: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Film Screening & Ceremony. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-08-09). Urumqi holds B2B matchmaking event for Uzbekistan export enterprises. ecns.cn A B2B matchmaking event for Uzbek export enterprises was held from Wednesday to Thursday in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2026-08-09). Wednesday 8/12: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-08-09). All the World Can See: "Now I am Become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds" indybay.org The Vast Majority Can Take Matters Into Their Own Hands…
(2026-08-09). Lukashenko sends professional day greetings to construction industry. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated workers and veterans of the country's construction industry on their professional holiday – Builder's Day.
(2026-08-09). A Tribute to Johanna Fernandez. wibailoutpeople.org 
Johanna Fernandez with Mumia Abu Jamal. |
(2026-08-09). Nagasaki mayor says 'humanity and nuclear weapons cannot coexist'. aljazeera.com Nagasaki Mayor says 'humanity and nuclear weapons can't coexist' as Japan marks anniversary of the US atomic bombing.
(2026-08-09). The Mecca Pact Is a Confession, Not a Deterrent. moderndiplomacy.eu The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement is not really a well-organised military alliance. Instead, it looks more like a backup plan, in which three middle powers are essentially preparing for a situation where they can no longer fully depend on the security guarantees of the major powers. Moreover, the agreement is written in vague language, and …
(2026-08-09). HHS goes after the horrific grim reaper. indybay.org Medical students dissecting human cadavers.
(2026-08-09). Search continues after tent of missing climbers found empty in Kyrgyzstan's Osh Region. eng.belta.by As it has been previously reported, a group of climbers went missing in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. They stopped making contact after ascending Mount Kurumdy on 4 August.
(2026-08-09). Factory tours gain popularity among Chinese summer travelers. ecns.cn Factory tours have emerged as a new trend in China's summer travel market, according to a report released by online travel platform Tongcheng Travel on Wednesday.
(2026-08-09). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-08-09). "If your ironclad proof that Big Oil secretly knew their products cause global warming is a leaked industry memo … why would you alter it to make it look more plausible?" wattsupwiththat.com "If the evidence you have proving the fossil fuel industry intentionally ran a particular disinformation campaign is a very specific 'leaked industry memo,' and it is ironclad proof …… why would you see any need whatsoever to doctor that memo to make it look more compelling?"
(2026-08-09). Budding Nuclear Scientists from 19 Countries Sit in INSO 2026 Practical in Jeddah. ummid.com As many as 60 budding nuclear scientists representing 19 countries Tuesday August 4, 2026 appeared in the Practical Exams conducted by International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO) in Jeddah.
(2026-08-09). Saudi Arabia says fire extinguished at Aramco facility in Jizan. aljazeera.com No casualties were reported in the fire that broke out early on Sunday, the Saudi Energy Ministry says.
(2026-08-09). 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…
(2026-08-09). 4.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Sichuan's Yibin. ecns.cn A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Gao County in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, at 1: 08 p.m. Friday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
(2026-08-09). DME MP NEET UG 2026 Counselling Starts: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh is starting from today i.e. Wednesday August 05, 2026 through its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' registration of students, who wish to participate in the MP NEET UG Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS) Counselling 2026.
(2026-08-09). The First Draft Is No Longer Theirs. moderndiplomacy.eu At roughly 4am on 30 July, a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile came down in farmland near Tarnawa-Kolonia, Poland, after Polish radar lost track of it seconds from impact. Within hours, the open-source geolocation collective GeoConfirmed had posted the exact coordinates, a Plus Code, and a weapon identification, credited to an independent geolocator working from crater …
(2026-08-09). 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.
(2026-08-09). Middle route of South-to-North Water Diversion transfers over 80 billion cubic meters of water to north China. ecns.cn As of Friday, the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project's has transferred over 80 billion cubic meters of water to northern regions, benefiting nearly 118 million people, the Ministry of Water Resources, data released on Friday showed.
(2026-08-09). Helicopter crash kills pilot and crew member amid Utah wildfire battle. aljazeera.com Utah wildfire suppression efforts continued, with containment standing at 24 percent.
(2026-08-09). Power supply fully restored across Belarus after storm. eng.belta.by Electricity supply to all communities of Belarus has been restored. As of 23.00 of 8 August, all communities of the country are provided with electricity.
(2026-08-09). Sunday 8/9: "White Light, Black Rain" : Hiroshima & Nagasaki Atomic Bombing w/ Filmmaker Steven Okazaki. indybay.org Konko Church of San Francisco | 1909 Bush St. in SF Japantown | RSVP: nichibeifoundation.org/educational-progr……
(2026-08-09). Harvest at sunset through the lens of BelTA's photographer. eng.belta.by The Skidelsky branch of Agrokombinat Skidelsky has already completed the harvesting of winter barley and rapeseed. Currently, combine harvesters are working in the wheat fields.
(2026-08-09). Decoding BJP's Operation 360. ummid.com The BJP's 'Operation 360' is not merely a strategy for electoral supremacy; it is a fundamental threat to the delicate balance of our federal republic, the sanctity of our vote, and the very spirit of Indian democracy.
(2026-08-09). It won't be Trump who kills the ICC. aljazeera.com It would be the International Criminal Court's alleged supporters who refuse to take action to defend it.
(2026-08-09). Saudi Arabia's Strategic Squeeze. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: John A. Calabrese and Aaron Jon Pasha* Saudi Arabia's approach to the Iran war has been defined by a sustained effort to avoid direct entanglement. That restraint was notable given Riyadh's position as Iran's principal Gulf rival, its close security relationship with Washington, and its exposure to regional escalation. The kingdom made clear that …
(2026-08-09). 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).
(2026-08-09). FIFA decries 'concerted' effort to undermine Infantino as crisis deepens. aljazeera.com Statement comes after Infantino denies UEFA paid off his alleged lover while he was the body's general secretary.
(2026-08-09). Free Library of Philadelphia expands Critical AI Literacy series with hands-on workshop. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Artificial intelligence is increasingly built into search engines, phones and office software. Now, a South Philadelphia librarian is teaching residents how to turn it off. | On Tuesday, the Free Library of Philadelphia hosted "Avoiding AI: A Hands-on Workshop," the second event in its Critical AI Literacy series, showing participants how to disable unwanted AI features in operating systems and popular apps while protecting their privacy. | Charlie Bailey, a librarian at the…
(2026-08-09). Climate Change Weekly 587— Climate Panickers Bemoan Realists' Inspired Policy Wins. wattsupwiththat.com Based the lack of a climate crisis and the rate of success and costs associated with CCW efforts so far, CCS may prove to be among the biggest boondoggles of all. A government financed climate grift to exceed all climate grifts.
(2026-08-09). Collapsing Empire: US Creates New African Psyops Unit. orinocotribune.com By Kit Klarenburg — Aug 7, 2026 | The Pentagon has activated a new psychological operations unit targeting Africa, tasked with "expanding the military's ability to influence foreign audiences" across the continent. The heavily hyped launch occurs against a backdrop of dramatically and irreversibly waning
(2026-08-09). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-08-09). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-09). Flight cancellations, evacuations in China as Typhoon Dolphin looms. geo.tv People stand next to huge waves crashing on a waterfront as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, in Sanmen County, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China, August 8, 2026. — ReutersChina issues highest typhoon alert.Zhejiang warned of torrential rain.Ferries, trains and offshore work…
(2026-08-09). Chinese research vessel Tan Kah Kee makes first visit to Sabah, Malaysia. ecns.cn The 3,600-tonne research vessel Tan Kah Kee, operated by Xiamen University, docked for the first time in Kota Kinabalu, capital of Malaysia's Sabah state, offering a two-day free visit for local residents starting Thursday.
(2026-08-09). Israeli Plan for Crocodile Moat around Palestinian Prisoners Blocked as cruel to Crocodiles. juancole.com By Sharon Zhang | This article was originally published by An Israeli court has temporarily blocked a plan, cooked up by far right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, to construct a moat full of crocodiles around a notoriously abusive prison that holds Palestinians. | The injunction
(2026-08-09). Northeast China looks to Aug. 7 for heat relief as autumn begins. ecns.cn A social media hashtag saying "It feels like all of northeast China is waiting for Aug. 7" trended Thursday, as residents looked forward to a sharp cooldown on Friday, which marks Start of Autumn (li qiu), one of China's 24 traditional solar terms.
(2009-08-26). Sachal Afzal calls Nauman Ijaz the only actor worth competing against. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Sachal Afzal expressed his belief that acting was a craft rather than a competition, saying that for him, there was one actor he would jump at the opportunity to work alongside, Nauman Ijaz. | Sitting down for a conversation on a podcast, Afzal explained, "If I ever wanted to compete with an actor, though acting isn't a competition, there's only one person I'd want to do it with, and that's Nauman Ijaz." The actor added, "I know I'd lose to him in terms of acting ability, but losing to him would be a joy in itself." | Regarding his approach to decision-making, Afzal noted his commitment to personal respo…
(2026-08-09). Thursday 9/10: "Obsolete" : The Alarming Implications of AI Industry – Book Talk w/ author Garrison Lovely. indybay.org Virtual…
(2026-08-09). TN NEET UG 2026 Counselling: List of not-Eligible Candidates Published. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee has published on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' the list of candidates who have registered for NEET UG 2026 MBBS (Medical) and BDS (Dental) Counselling but have been found ineligible for different reasons.
(2026-08-09). 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.
(2026-08-09). 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.
(2026-08-09). Hundreds forced onto Rome streets amid crackdown on squatted building. aljazeera.com Around 300 residents camp on Rome streets amid crackdown on squatted buildings.
(2026-08-09). Friday 8/7: Homecare Workers To Rally At SF SEIU 2015 To Get Union Support For Billionaires Tax. indybay.org SEIU 2015, SF Office, | 1645 California St. SF, CA…
(2026-08-09). Lukashenko offers condolences on death of Lao National Assembly president. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent condolences to Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith on the passing of President of the National Assembly of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Xaysomphone Phomvihane.
(2026-08-09). Can AI help build peace? African youth are showing a path forward. globalvoices.org Peacebuilding depends on understanding local narratives and community dynamicsGlobal VoicesFour friends with laptops smile and take a selfie at a monument in Cotonou, Benin. Photo by Iwaria via This
(2026-08-09). World number one Sabalenka upset by Alexandrova at Canadian Open. aljazeera.com Ekaterina Alexandrov took down four-time Grand Slam singles champion Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set marathon in Toronto.
(2026-08-09). 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.
(2026-08-09). Sunday 8/9: Webinar: Remembering Awdah Hathaleen: Voices from Umm al-Kheir. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mUwQTz5……
(2026-08-09). How Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact puts regional strategy to test. al-monitor.com The defense agreement is not an anti-Iran bloc, but it may reflect a deeper regional adjustment to years of Iranian asymmetric warfare as well as uncertainty over US security commitments.
(2026-08-09). African developers favor Chinese AI models for lower costs, greater control. ecns.cn African developers are increasingly choosing Chinese AI models for their lower costs, relatively modest computing requirements and ability to be deployed and customized independently, The New York Times reported Wednesday.
(2026-08-09). 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.
(2026-08-09). Wildfire forces thousands of evacuations in Western Canada. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-09). Michigan Senate Candidate Defeats AIPAC and the Democratic Establishment. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-08-09). Homecare Worker Speaks Out At SF SEIU 2015 HQ To Demand No Neutrality On Billionaires Tax. indybay.org
(2026-08-09). Car bomb hits Colombia highway day after new president sworn in. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-09). Yemeni army warns Houthis after attacks heighten escalation risk. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-09). Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Saudi oil refinery in Jazan. geo.tv
(2026-08-09). Baila Con Dover returns for 4th year to unite Latino communities in Delaware and kick off Hispanic Heritage Month. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Baila Con Dover is returning later this month, once again bringing thousands of people to Legislative Hall in Dover for a day of live music, cultural performances, food and family activities that organizers hope will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations across Delaware. | The festival is organized by HOLA,
(2026-08-09). Voces de la Frontera Action Alert: Get a Judicial Warrant! wibailoutpeople.org 
Español abajo Our communities deserve safety, dignity, and due process, not policies that separate families. Voces de la Frontera, together with community partners, is calling on Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett to adopt a clear policy requiring ICE to present a judicial warrant signed by a judge before entering non-public areas of the Dane County …
(2026-08-09). Saturday 8/8: Sansaar Books – Grand Opening. indybay.org Located less than a block from El Cerrito Plaza BART at 6500 Fairmount Ave. in El Cerrito…
(2026-08-08). Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz close but not enough to open the waterway. geo.tv An aerial view of the Iranian shores and the island of Qeshm in the strait of Hormuz, December 10, 2023. — ReutersIran and Oman both say deal on Hormuz is close.Iranian minister says US must also compensate Iran.UAE says Iran struck a ship in strait with a missile.
(2026-08-08). Beyond Rare Earths: Kazakhstan's Untapped Germanium Potential. moderndiplomacy.eu Since returning to office in January of 2025, President Trump has made securing critical mineral supply chains a cornerstone of his political and economic agenda. Yet one country critical to achieving that objective has received little attention in Washington: Kazakhstan. In the spring of 2025, China enacted a wave of export controls on critical minerals …
(2026-08-08). Factbox-What is the Patriot missile system and why are supplies depleted worldwide? al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) – First used in the 1991 Gulf War, the U.S. Patriot air defense system has seen demand spike sharply this year, with supplies of interceptor missiles depleted by Ukraine's war against the Russian invasion and the widening war in the Middle East.Ukraine is urgently seeking more Patriot interceptors to defend against a nightly barrage of Russian ballistic missile strikes. But the Iran war has drained arsenals in the U.S. and the Gulf, and some European countries are holding onto missiles they may need for their own defense.
(2026-08-08). 'Triple tap' in Gaza, Iran and the Hind Rajab atrocities condemned at Stop Wars rally. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report "Triple-tap" attacks by Israeli and US forces against Palestine, Iran and Lebanon were condemned today at a Stop Wars Aotearoa rally against the atrocities in the Middle East in Auckland's Aotea Square. New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters was also criticised in satirical theatre over accusations of racism and insults against immigrants.
(2026-08-08). Is This the Birth of an Islamic NATO? Is It Against Iran or Israel? thinktank.pk The signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye has opened a new chapter in Middle Eastern geopolitics. Signed in Mecca on August 7, 2026, the agreement commits the three countries to treating an armed attack against one as an attack against all, creating a new layer of collective deterrence …
(2026-08-08). An Appeal to the Consciences of Those Who Are Bombing Iran: Save Your Soul, Your Conscience and Your Sanity—STOP THE BOMBINGS! covertactionmagazine.com Nineteen years ago—in February 2007, during the Bush administration's Axis of Evil regime and calls for attacks on Iran from members of Congress, including "Bomb, bomb, bomb Iran" (to the tune of Beach Boys song "Barbara Ann") recitation by Senator John McCain—I wrote an article entitled "An Appeal to Conscience to Those Who WOULD Bomb …
(2026-08-08). Iran: Harassment of commercial shipping shows U.S. is still pursuing confrontation. iacenter.org August 3, 2026 The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA — Tehran) published the following press briefing on Aug. 3, 2026. Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei. Credit: IRNA Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says continued U.S. attacks, sanctions and intimidation targeting Iranian commercial vessels show that Washington is still pursuing a policy of confrontation with Iran, describing the measures as acts of piracy. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, Aug. 3, Baqaei said Iran accepted responsibility under the June 18 memorandum ending the recent conflict to help manage future naviga…
(2026-08-08). Iran issues warning to invading U.S. military. iacenter.org August 5, 2026 The Islamic Republic News Agency posted the following article on its website on July 25, 2026. (en.irna.ir) Iran's top military commander has declared a new battlefield equation, warning that every Iranian civilian martyred in U.S. attacks will be met with the death of an American soldier. Major General Ali Abdollahi, commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, Iran's highest military command, said the policy was no longer a warning but an operational doctrine. "The rule that we had already proved operational to the enemy is, from this moment, a definitive and officially declared equation of th…
(2026-08-08). Peace Is Vital: Why Does the Future of the Middle East Depend on Regional Cooperation? unitedworldint.com The forty-day war that the United States launched against Iran on February 28, regardless of whether it reignites in the near future, has ushered in a new era in the regional security architecture of West Asia. The principal facts demonstrated by the recent war were, first, that Iran is not a country that can easily …
(2026-08-08). Australia's Plan To Adopt Definitions Of Racism Would Enforce Zionism. popularresistance.org Australia is currently holding a Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion to make recommendations in response to the attack on the December 2025 Chabad Hannukah by the Sea event, which resulted in the murder of 15 people. The hearings so far have been dominated by people whose 'lived experience' of antisemitism is based on its conflation with anti-Zionism or support for Palestinians. | Against the backdrop of the Royal Commission, the Australian government announced that "universities will be required to develop their own definitions of racism towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples un…
(2026-08-08). Genocide Deniers Call Gaza Starvation A 'Hoax' By Citing UNICEF—Which Reported Famine. scheerpost.com US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee—who last year admitted Gazans were starving—was among those noting a new global hunger report by the UN agency that reported the 2025 famine as it unfolded. Brett Wilkins Common Dreams For nearly three years, Israeli officials and their US backers have denounced United Nations agencies reporting the facts of Israel's genocidal …
(2026-08-08). 'To the victor belong the spoils': Trump flaunts U.S. plunder of Venezuela. mronline.org Trump has escalated his openly imperialist rhetoric against Venezuela, portraying the South American country as a neocolonial possession whose sovereign resources Washington may plunder as the "spoils" of military aggression.
(2026-08-08). 'He hates Brazil': Lula brands Marco Rubio a 'Bolsonarist' as Trump's tariff war explodes. hindustantimes.com Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sharply criticised U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, accusing him of being a "Bolsonarist" and "anti-Latin American" amid escalating trade tensions between Brazil and the United States. Lula claims Rubio is obstructing progress he says was discussed with President Donald Trump, while Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira accuses Washington of using tariffs to pressure Brazil over the legal case involving former president Jair Bolsonaro. With tariffs affecting Brazilian exports and both sides trading accusations, relations between Brasília and Washington are f…
(2026-08-08). ALBA Movements reaffirm commitment to socialism in Cuba. radiohc.cu Organizations and social movements from 25 countries reaffirmed their commitment to building socialism on Friday at the Félix Varela Convention Center of the University of Havana. | On the second day of the IV Assembly of ALBA Movements, a workshop entitled "Assessment of the Revolutions and Challenges of the Socialist Project" was held, where participants provided a historical overview of the current situation of social movements. | Llanisca Lugo, representative of the Martin Luther King Memorial Center of Cuba, emphasized the role played by each social entity in the Caribbean nation in the process of building s…
(2026-08-08). Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel: 'The path is difficult … but our will to overcome is unwavering. We will win!'. iacenter.org August 3, 2026 Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the closing of the 7th Ordinary Session of the National Assembly of People's Power in its 10th Legislature, at the Convention Center, on July 30, 2026 — "Year of the Centennial of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz." Photo: José Manuel Correa: Granma Dear Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution; Dear members of the National Assembly: A tribute to Commander of the Revolution Ramiro Valdés Menéndez I would like to b…
(2026-08-08). Cuba hailed as world champion of solidarity. radiohc.cu Cuba is the world champion of solidarity, declared àìscar Andrade, Secretary General of the Communist Party of Uruguay (PCU). The Uruguayan political leader spoke at the 24th International Meeting of Communist and Workers' Parties (EIPCO), which concluded on Saturday in Havana with the participation of organizations from various continents. | Andrade emphasized the need to coordinate national and international efforts in the face of what he described as the fierce offensive of imperialism embodied in the administration of President Donald Trump. | The Uruguayan communist leader condemned the reinforced blo…
(2026-08-08). Dayira Mesa: First Cuban Boxing Champion at the Central American and Caribbean Games. radiohc.cu Havana, August 8 (RHC) — Cuban Dayira Mesa became the first female boxing champion from the largest of the Antilles at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo 2026. | To achieve her feat, Mesa defeated Puerto Rican Stephanie Piñeiro in a close 3-2 split decision by the judges in the final of the women's 70-kilogram (kg) division, held this Friday at the Combat Pavilion of the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center in the Dominican capital. | With Dayira's victory in the ring at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games, the Cuban women boxers surpassed their performance at the previous Games i…
(2026-08-08). Cuban Weightlifter Marifelix Sarría Wins Gold in Santo Domingo. radiohc.cu Havana, August 8 (RHC) — Cuban Marifelix Sarría won gold today in the clean and jerk (+86 kg) of weightlifting at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, with 153 kilograms, in the José Joaquín Puello Pavilion. | With a powerful and technically proficient lift, Sarría confirmed her pedigree—a silver medalist at the 2025 World Championships in Fà∏rde and a rainbow of medals at the recent Pan American Games—to reclaim her Central American and Caribbean title in the clean and jerk. | Venezuelan Naryury Pérez, the snatch champion, secured the silver medal in the clean and jerk with 151 kg…
(2026-08-08). Third "Nuestra America" Brigade arrives in Guantánamo. radiohc.cu Dianelis Díaz Bueno | The third "Nuestra America" (Our America) Brigade will arrive in Guantánamo province on August 13, as part of a tour of six Cuban territories, designed to deliver humanitarian aid directly to communities facing the economic strangulation imposed by the U.S. blockade. | This initiative, which brings together solidarity-minded friends of Cuba and human rights defenders from various nations, originates in Rome, Italy, and is not defined as a commemorative mission but as a concrete act of choice in the face of measures that cut off essential supplies to the population. | The date coincides with…
(2026-08-08). Entregan a Cuba nuevo donativo chino de sistemas fotovoltaicos. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de China entregó oficialmente a Cuba un segundo donativo de cinco mil sistemas fotovoltaicos destinados a electrificar viviendas aisladas en zonas rurales de los 169 municipios del país, trascendió hoy. | De acuerdo con una información del Ministerio del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, los equipos también serán empleados para respaldar con energía solar instalaciones de servicios esenciales como centros de salud y urgencias médicas, círculos infantiles, casas de niños sin amparo filial y sucursales bancarias, entre otros, con el propósito de contribuir a garantizar prestaciones básicas a…
(2026-08-08). Historias que no caben en una medalla. cubadebate.cu En citas multideportivas no faltan anécdotas, confesiones, sacrificios intensos, pero desconocidos, y también felices coincidencias. Pocas veces se cuentan periodísticamente esas historias con la misma premura que las medallas. Nuestra delegación a los XXV Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe no escapa de ellas, dignas de compartir justo cuando al evento le quedan horas para apagar el pebetero.
(2026-08-08). Cuba en Santo Domingo 2026: àöltima jornada de los Juegos Centroamericanos. cubadebate.cu Los XXV Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe Santo Domingo 2026 apagan su llama tras quince intensas jornadas cargadas de alegrías, pero también de sinsabores para la delegación cubana. Este viernes, la Isla cosechó importantes resultados en diversas disciplinas, destacando el oro en kárate, la victoria del balonmano masculino y una jornada dorada en el atletismo con cinco títulos. A ello se sumó el aporte de Dayira Mesa en el boxeo, quien se convirtió en la primera cubana en coronarse en estos eventos…
(2026-08-08). Arriba a Cuba convoy de solidaridad internacional en homenaje a Fidel. radiohc.cu Con la llegada de más de 50 activistas al Aeropuerto Internacional Frank País de Holguín comenzó hoy el III Convoy ´Nuestra América ª, iniciativa dedicada al centenario del líder de la Revolución cubana. | La brigada de solidaridad procedente de Italia cumplimentará un amplio programa de recorridos por escenarios de relevancia histórica en las provincias orientales de Granma, Santiago de Cuba y Holguín hasta el próximo 21 de agosto. | En la ruta trazada los visitantes llegarán a sitios emblemáticos vinculados a la trayectoria política y a la memoria histórica…
(2026-08-08). Gobierno de Bahamas envía a Cuba donación de medicamentos para niños con cáncer. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de la Mancomunidad de Las Bahamas anunció este viernes el envío de la primera carga, de tres previstas, que conforman una donación de medicamentos destinados al tratamiento del cáncer en edades pediátricas en Cuba, informó la embajada cubana en Nassau desde su perfil en Facebook. | La iniciativa permitirá contribuir a la atención de niños que padecen esta grave enfermedad y representa un significativo gesto de solidaridad y cooperación entre ambas naciones, al fortalecer los vínculos de apoyo mutuo en el ámbito de la salud. | El anuncio fue realizado durante una rueda de prensa, en el Aeropuerto Inter…
(2026-08-08). China realiza un nuevo donativo de 5 000 sistemas fotovoltaicos. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno chino entregó oficialmente a Cuba este viernes un segundo donativo de 5 000 sistemas fotovoltaicos, que beneficiará a los 169 municipios del país, destinado a electrificar viviendas aisladas en zonas rurales del país, así como para respaldar con energía solar centros de salud y urgencias médicas, círculos infantiles y casas de niños sin amparo filial, sucursales bancarias, entre otros…
(2026-08-08). Díaz-Canel recibe a delegados de la IV Asamblea Continental del ALBA. radiohc.cu 
El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, recibió este sábado a delegados de la IV Asamblea Continental de ALBA Movimientos, encuentro que reunió esta semana en La Habana a 190 representantes de 27 países. | Durante la reunión, celebrada en el Palacio de la Revolución, el mandatario agradeció la presencia de los participantes y afirmó: "Gracias por estar en Cuba y junto a Cuba", de acuerdo con información divulgada por la Presidencia de la República. | En el intercambio participaron además Roberto Morales Ojeda, secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, y Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla…
(2026-08-08). Brigada de solidaridad de Italia y Portugal llega a Holguín para rendir homenaje a Fidel. cubadebate.cu "Amor con amor se paga", reafirmaron los integrantes de la Brigada de Solidaridad con Cuba que, procedentes de Italia y Portugal, llegaron este viernes al Aeropuerto Internacional Frank País de Holguín para cumplir un programa de actividades en varias provincias orientales, como parte de las jornadas de homenaje por el centenario del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro.
(2026-08-08). Cuba actualiza beneficios fiscales para energías renovables con alcance a sectores estatal y no estatal (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La Gaceta Oficial de la República en su versión ordinaria No. 66, correspondiente al 7 de agosto de 2026, publicó este viernes la Resolución 180 del Ministro de Finanzas y Precios, fechada el 5 de agosto, que actualiza y amplía el sistema de beneficios fiscales vinculados al aprovechamiento, importación y utilización de fuentes renovables de energía (FRE).
(2026-08-08). Equilibrio y Vitalidad en la Madurez. cubadebate.cu El Tai Chi es un arte marcial desarrollado en China, que en la actualidad se le considera cada vez más como una práctica físico-espiritual para mejorar la salud y la calidad de vida. Ha conquistado la vida de decenas de personas de la tercera edad por sus beneficios, mediante el ejercicio se mantienen ágiles y contentos, física y mentalmente.
(2026-08-08). Ratifica Rusia su dominio absoluto en cita mundial de inteligencia artificial para escolares. cubadebate.cu Por tercer año consecutivo, la delegación escolar de Rusia revalidó su condición de campeona absoluta en la Olimpiada Internacional de Inteligencia Artificial (IOAI), certamen que tuvo lugar del 2 al 7 de agosto en la República de Kazajistán. En esta edición, los jóvenes talentos rusos cosecharon un botín de ocho metales.
(2026-08-08). El socialismo en la batalla ideológica y cultural: Debates de la IV Asamblea de ALBA Movimientos. cubadebate.cu La disputa por las ideas, la cultura y la comunicación ocupó este viernes un lugar central en los debates de la IV Asamblea Continental de ALBA Movimientos, que reúne en La Habana, Cuba, a movimientos populares de distintos países del continente. Las intervenciones coincidieron en señalar que la comunicación no puede ser pensada como una tarea secundaria.
(2026-08-08). Autoridades de Villa Clara y Guantánamo actúan ante precios abusivos. cubadebate.cu Como resultado del análisis realizado a partir de las preocupaciones manifestadas por el pueblo sobre el incremento indiscriminado de precios minoristas de diferentes productos, se efectuó una revisión de los precios de importación, gastos de transportación, intercambios a determinados actores económicos que se dedican a la comercialización de productos alimenticios de primera necesidad…
(2026-08-08). Asela una doctora cubana amante de la Estomatología dice NO al bloqueo. radiohc.cu 
El inhumano bloqueo impuesto a Cuba por el gobierno de Estados Unidos afecta el trabajo del servicio de Salud Pública, entre los demás sectores, y nos queremos referir al de Estomatología en la Clínica Docente de Especialidades, Doctor José Manuel García, que abre sus puertas en la ciudad de Cienfuegos gracias a la obra de la Revolución y del invicto Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz. | Y que lo diga la Doctora Asela Crescencio Villaurrutia, Especialista de Primer Grado en Prótesis Dental y Profesora Asistente en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de la Perla del Sur, de 78 años de edad y casi 54 de ellos dedi…
(2026-08-08). España refuerza seguridad en Ceuta ante amenaza de nueva oleada migratoria. cubadebate.cu Las autoridades españolas han incrementado las medidas de vigilancia en la ciudad autónoma de Ceuta, ante el creciente riesgo de una nueva irrupción masiva de migrantes procedentes de Marruecos, luego de que circularan en redes sociales convocatorias que instan a un asalto programado para el próximo 15 de agosto.
(2026-08-08). Recibe Díaz-Canel en el Palacio de la Revolución a delegados de la IV Asamblea Continental ALBA Movimientos. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, recibió este sábado en el Palacio de la Revolución a los delegados participantes en la IV Asamblea Continental ALBA Movimientos, cita que reúne en la capital cubana a más de 400 organizaciones populares de 25 países.
(2026-08-08). Cero petróleo desde Arabia Saudita a EEUU. cubadebate.cu Por primera vez en años, debido al cierre del estrecho de Ormuz por parte de Irán y a los ataques yemeníes contra las refinerías de Aramco, las exportaciones de petróleo de Arabia Saudí a Estados Unidos han caído a cero barriles.
(2026-08-08). Frente Amplio de Dominicana reivindica legado de Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu El Frente Amplio de la República Dominicana destacó hoy el significado histórico de la vida y obra del líder de la Revolución Cubana, Fidel Castro, al conmemorarse este 13 de agosto el centenario de su nacimiento. | La organización que dirige María Teresa Cabrera llamó a las nuevas generaciones a estudiar su pensamiento y su papel en las luchas por la soberanía, la justicia social y la autodeterminación de los pueblos. | Consideró que la conmemoración del centenario de Fidel constituye una oportunidad para reflexionar sobre la vigencia de su pensamiento, los grandes desafíos que enfrenta hoy la humanidad y la act…
(2026-08-08). The Alliance That Will Determine Humanity's Fate. unitedworldint.com By Dr. Doƒüu Perinàßek, Chairman of the Vatan Party, Türkiye The international conference entitled "The Alliance to Prevent a Great War," organized by the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center, was held at the Meyra Palace Hotel in Ankara on 18—19 July 2026. UWI will present the speeches held on the conference during the coming days. …
(2026-08-08). Gaza beekeeper starts again on rooftop amid ruins of war. al-monitor.com Perched on the edge of a rooftop high above Gaza City's bombed-out landscape, Ibrahim al-Dabba lovingly tends his community of bees, cultivating a rare source of hope among the ruins of the Israel-Hamas war. | Al-Dabba and his sons, donning protective netted hats and wielding metal bee smokers, gently inspect the neat rows of teeming hives.
(2026-08-08). I Saw Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya Save Lives. Now Israel Is Holding Him Hostage. truthout.org Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya is not only the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza; he is one of the medical voices that brought the suffering of patients and the wounded to the rest of the world. He has dedicated his own life to saving the lives of others and caring for children and patients. He refused to leave Gaza even amid Israeli attacks, choosing instead to remain beside his patients… |
(2026-08-08). Sin mayores trascendencias continuó diálogo político en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Exdiputados opositores de la extinta Asamblea Nacional 2015-2020 y los representantes del Gobierno de la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, desarrollaron hoy en Caracas el segundo día del diálogo nacional. | Sin mayores trascendencias que las fotos divulgadas por el presidente del parlamento y coordinador por el Ejecutivo para estos encuentros, Jorge Rodríguez, y otras fuentes oficiales, transcurrió esta nueva jornada que deberá extenderse hasta el próximo 12 de agosto. | En la primera sesión de la víspera las partes acordaron la metodología y los ciclos de trabajo a seguir. | Un comunicado divul…
(2026-08-08). Venezuela: Delegations Begin New Political Talks Focused on Post-Earthquake Recovery and Electoral Guarantees. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The inaugural meeting took place at the Simón Bolívar Park Convention Center in La Carlota, Caracas. The government delegation was led by National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez, accompanied by Education Minister Ana María Sa…
(2026-08-08). Open letter from global Jewish organizations in support of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions. mondoweiss.net 
A call for Jewish organizations around the world to publicly endorse the BDS movement and support coordinated nonviolent pressure to end Israeli impunity.
(2026-08-08). The Floods of the Future won't come One at a Time. juancole.com by Jeff Masters, Yale Climate Connections ; ⚪ (
(2026-08-08). Winners of CIS competition "The Art of the Book" named in Minsk. eng.belta.by The winners of the 23rd International Competition "The Art of the Book" of the CIS member states were announced in Minsk, the Information Ministry told BelTA.
(2026-08-08). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-08). The Periodic Table Is a Sanctions Weapon Now. moderndiplomacy.eu On 23 July, the EU adopted its toughest sanctions package yet against Russian oil and gas revenue — asset freezes on 94 banks, an expanded shadow-fleet tanker list, a squeeze aimed squarely at the money funding Moscow's war. On 24 July, China responded. Not with oil, not with a currency peg, but with scandium, yttrium, …
(2026-08-08). The American Left Is Making Strides. But Can They Win in November? portside.org The American Left Is Making Strides. But Can They Win in November? |
(2026-08-08). DoorDash Pushes to End DC's Self-Governance Over a 20-Cent Tax. truthout.org Ever since he reentered office, Donald Trump has laid siege to Washington, D.C., dropping banners with his face all over federal buildings, enacting a bizarre "beautification" project, and unleashing thousands of National Guard members to effectively put the city under military occupation. Now, as D.C. residents wonder what awaits the rest of his term, the delivery company DoorDash is joining… |
(2026-08-08). Search underway for mountain climbers in Kyrgyzstan, including two Belarusians. eng.belta.by In Kyrgyzstan a group of three mountaineers, two of whom are citizens of Belarus, stopped making contact after ascending Mount Kurumdy (Pamir-Alay and Zaalay (Chon-Alay) ridge along the Northern Ridge).
(2026-08-08). Meet Resham Fatma, India's 1st Acid Attack Survivor, to Receive Chevening Scholarship. ummid.com In a remarkable journey of grit and determination, Resham Fatma, has become India's first acid attack survivor to receive the UK government's prestigious Chevening Scholarship.
(2026-08-08). Friday Nite Videos | August 7, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | August 7, 2026 |
(2026-08-08). Call to vote in upcoming Local Government Elections. sanews.gov.za Call to vote in upcoming Local Government Elections | While urging eligible South Africans to cast their vote in the upcoming Local Government Elections, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has also called on voters to ensure peaceful, credible, free, and fair municipal elections. ⚪ "Minister Hlabisa urges all South Africans to ensure peaceful, credible, free, and fair municipal elections. The Minister [has] urged all South Africans, especially women, youth, persons with disabilities, and people in rural areas under different traditional authorities to go out to s…
(2026-08-08). Synergy of Wind Solar Generators in Australia's NEM. wattsupwiththat.com The de-industrialisation of the Australian economy continues per Image 2 with quarterly volume down 0.5% year-on-year as rooftops exceed any growth.
(2026-08-08). Government urges public to stay vigilant amid expected cold weather. sanews.gov.za Government urges public to stay vigilant amid expected cold weather | With a cold front expected to bring very cold, wet and windy conditions to parts of the country from Sunday, government is urging the public to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions. ⚪ The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has advised that a cold front is expected to make landfall over the Western and Northern Cape, bringing cold to very cold, wet and windy conditions, rough seas and snowfall over mountainous areas. ⚪ The system is expected to move eastwards, with these conditions spreading to the Eastern Cape and further inla…
(2026-08-08). Bankipur By-Election Result 2026: BJP's Sinha trails behind Prashant Kishor. ummid.com BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha is trailing behind Jan Suraaj Party Founder Prashant Kishor in the the Bankipur Assembly seat where counting of votes for the July 2026 by-election is underway.
(2026-08-08). How Crisis Management Software Coordinates Critical Response. moguldom.com A critical event strains judgment, communication, and timing at the same time. Staff need verified facts, a clear chain of action, and immediate contact with responders. Trouble often grows when records sit in separate systems or key details stay trapped in memory. Coordination improves when one platform ties locations, procedures, and people into a usable …
(2026-08-08). How Brokers Make Money With Zero Commission. moguldom.com "Zero commission" has become one of the most powerful phrases in financial technology. It helped online brokers attract millions of new users, encouraged traditional firms to reduce headline fees, and made investing feel almost as simple as downloading an app. But a zero-dollar commission does not mean that a broker operates for free. It usually …
(2026-08-08). New Infantino scandal sparks controversy within UEFA. thecanary.co 
Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, is facing mounting pressure amid growing scrutiny of his leadership. This comes after The Telegraph published a report detailing new allegations concerning his tenure at the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). According to the report, the events took place when Infantino served as UEFA General Secretary, prior to his […] | By
(2026-08-08). Six Ways Advocates Can Practice Solidarity For Environmental Justice. popularresistance.org "People are scared," remarks the executive director of a grassroots environmental group in Southern California. Her group, like many others, engaged in self-reflection following the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020. They made substantial changes through diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and developed new partnerships with community leaders. Recently, a longtime volunteer approached the executive director to urge that she stop talking about their organizational DEI work. While her organization isn't pulling back on such work, she told us about other organizations who have removed DEI work from webs…
(2026-08-08). Towards an Amerindian Nation, the Barima Tragedy. orinocotribune.com By Wayne Kublalsingh — Aug 6, 2026 | On Saturday 18th July 2026, the MV Barima, a 132-foot passenger and cargo ferry, capsized off the Essequibo Coast in Guyana. It capsized at approximately 11 pm, in 45 feet of water, around 7 miles from shore. Of the estimated 179 persons on board, 76 have been rescued. 73 bodies have been recovered thus far. The wreck, with its cargo and presumably some missing bodies, remains embedded in soft mud, making salvaging operations difficult and dangerous. | MV Barima was 87 years old. It was built in Scotland by Fergusson Brothers Ltd in 1939, at the close of the steamship era…
(2026-08-08). Relations of higher caliber. Economist on new stage of Minsk-Tashkent interaction. eng.belta.by Speaking about the development of cooperation between Minsk and Tashkent, the expert recalled that the presidents of Belarus and Uzbekistan had signed a declaration on strategic partnership between Belarus and Uzbekistan.
(2026-08-08). French newlyweds choose Minsk as wedding destination. eng.belta.by The newlyweds were spotted during a photo session in the center of the capital.
(2026-08-08). Russian Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarines Are Now Cocooned In Nets. twz.com 
From recent satellite imagery, the Russian Navy now looks to be using nets to protect submarines from drone attacks at a highly strategic
(2026-08-08). New Mexico Court Fines Meta $567 Million for Harming Kids. truthout.org A New Mexico court on Thursday ruled that Meta must pay an additional $567 million fine on top of the $375 million a jury fined the tech giant in March for harms caused to teens and children who use its Instagram and Facebook social media platforms. First Judicial District Judge Bryan Biedscheid said in his 68-pager ruling that "significant numbers of people in New Mexico experience harm from… |
(2026-08-08). Medicaid Work Requirements Leave Unhoused People Out in the Cold. truthout.org MISSOULA, Mont. — Tywon Pugh has seizures that make it hard to find and keep a job. "They called me a 'liability to the job site,'" Pugh said, recalling the words of his manager when a seizure cost him his last job at a fast-food restaurant in this western Montana city. When the 46-year-old lost work in the past, his wife of 10 years covered their rent and he tended to their home until… |
(2026-08-08). Kenya: Proposed Nuclear Power Plant Met With Fierce Opposition. popularresistance.org Opposition to Kenya's proposed nuclear power plant in Siaya County has intensified after community activists and residents protesting the project were arrested and investigated under terrorism-related allegations, prompting accusations of state repression from civil society organizations and progressive groups. | The controversy centers on the government's plan to construct what officials describe as Kenya's first commercial nuclear power plant in Central Sakwa, Siaya County, on the shores of Lake Victoria. The project is estimated to cost approximately KSh500 billion.
(2026-08-08). Charity commission investigating UK charities funding illegal Israeli settlements. thecanary.co 
The UK Charity Commission has launched a major inquiry into eight British charities that have sent donations to illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied West Bank. The commission will examine whether the charities are using the funds for "legitimate charitable purposes" after receiving "serious allegations" about multiple charities. The specific charities have not been named. […] | By
(2026-08-08). Power restoration underway in 78 communities hit by storm across Belarus. eng.belta.by A total of 114 crews are continuously laboring to restore power, with 178 units of equipment deployed. The effort also involves 21 mobile diesel generator sets.
(2026-08-08). Met Office Heatwave Death Claim Was Fake News. wattsupwiththat.com There is no spike in deaths at any stage during 3-month period. Cumulatively there were 136,066 deaths last year and 135,466 this year.
(2026-08-08). North West farmer becomes a thriving beekeeper. sanews.gov.za North West farmer becomes a thriving beekeeper | A chance encounter with a German tourist in a restaurant in Vilakazi Street, Soweto, has transformed North West farmer Mems Ramaila's curiosity about beekeeping into a thriving agribusiness. | Today, her company, Bee African, is gaining recognition as one of the few women-led enterprises making significant strides in South Africa's largely male-dominated beekeeping industry. | Ramaila, a lucerne farmer based near Brits in the North West, says her journey into beekeeping began with a simple question: What could she do with the bees that constantly swarmed around her…
(2026-08-08). 'Tens of calls right after the storm'. How rescue workers dealt with storm aftermath in Gomel Oblast. eng.belta.by A thunderstorm front with heavy downpours and squally winds swept through several districts of the southeastern region closer to the evening on 6 August.
(2026-08-08). Social security is national security. strategic-culture.su If the people's basic welfare is not secured, the entire political system is unsafe. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | To quote the Br…
(2026-08-08). India's 'cockroach' protest movement keeps heat on Modi. geo.tv A protester holding a placard celebrates the resignation of India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Mumbai, India, July 25, 2026. — AFPNEW DELHI: Two weeks after youth-led protests forced India's education minister to resign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is…
(2026-08-08). Expert compares Belarus-USA relations to challenging quest. eng.belta.by "Today there is a clear understanding of what we want from Americans and what Americans want from us. But some moments in relations with the USA resemble kind of a quest," Aleksandr Tishchenko said.
(2026-08-08). Trump May Be Renewing His Push for Control of Greenland. truthout.org After appearing to back off earlier this year, President Donald Trump this week renewed his threats to seize Greenland. A Saturday report that a Texas oil company with ties to Trump had begun preparing to drill in the Arctic territory without permission has raised fresh concerns that his push for control of the island may already be moving beyond rhetoric. As The Guardian reported, Greenland'… |
(2026-08-08). The Right has created its perfect trans athlete. mronline.org 
A lot of people in and around the WNBA are talking about trans women.
(2026-08-08). ICE and Data Centers Aren't New, But Face Growing Pushback as They Intertwine. truthout.org On July 13, residents of Neptune Township, New Jersey, voted to ban AI data centers and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) jails from being built in their town. While protests against the construction of AI data centers and ICE facilities have increased since Donald Trump's reelection, the Neptune Township ordinance is the first in the U.S. reflecting a connection between the deportation… |
(2026-08-08). Trump's secret space weapon exposed: Is this the first glimpse of America's Golden Dome war tech. hindustantimes.com The U.S. Navy conducted a remarkable high-altitude plasma experiment over the Pacific, using the Oriole IV sounding rocket to release and vaporize barium nearly 539 kilometers above Earth. The SMART mission studied how artificially created plasma interacts with electromagnetic waves in the ionosphere, generating data that could advance understanding of space physics and future military technologies. Conducted from remote Wake Island, the complex mission involved Navy scientists, NASA personnel and university researchers. But could experiments like this eventually contribute to future warfighter capabilities, hype…
(2026-08-08). Government urges nation to support Banyana Banyana. sanews.gov.za Government urges nation to support Banyana Banyana | With Banyana Banyana set to take on Morocco in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final match tonight, government is calling on all South Africans to continue supporting the senior women's national team. | "Government encourages all South Africans to unite behind the team and celebrate how far they have come. Their courage, determination and resilience have inspired the nation and demonstrated that South Africa can compete with the very best on the global stage," Acting Government Spokesperson Nomonde Mnukwa said. | The match will get under…
(2026-08-08). Are movie theaters getting too loud? Viewers, audiologists in the Philadelphia region consider sound exposure in film. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A couple of weeks ago, Richard Whiteford and his wife went to their local movie theater near West Chester, Pennsylvania, to see "The Odyssey," one of the most anticipated films of the year. | It tells the story of Greek hero Odysseus' journey home after the Trojan War, and all of the mythical creatures and perilous obstacles he encounters along the way. | But Whiteford, 79, said that he and his wife struggled to enjoy the movie because the volume in the theater "was just so…
(2026-08-08). With Blanche Confirmed as AG, Epstein Survivors Say DOJ Continues to Fail Them. truthout.org Every minute of every day, Liz Stein has to relive the worst thing that's ever happened to her. She does it during news interviews and when meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill to demand justice for herself and other survivors of the late disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. And she's had to do it throughout the attorney general confirmation process for Todd Blanche… |
(2026-08-08). Social Power Is Built Before It Is Seen. popularresistance.org From the Bengal famine of 1943 to the election of the Left Front government in 1977, the communist movement in West Bengal, India, patiently built its strength among workers, peasants, refugees, students, and cultural workers. Through campaigns for food and land, the building of trade-union power, refugee mobilisation, and resistance to state repression, the left did more than win immediate demands: it created institutions of struggle, trained generations of organisers, and developed a political culture in which the grievances of different sections of people could be understood as part of a common struggle.
(2026-08-08). China's Exports Feed the Global South's Industrial Engines. orinocotribune.com 
(2026-08-08). BJP Loses Party President's Bastion, Bankipur, to Prashant Kishor. ummid.com In a major setback, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has lost the Bankipur Assembly seat in Bihar — a citadel of the Party President, Nitin Nabin, to Jan Suraaj Party Founder Prashant Kishor.
(2026-08-08). NATO's Escalation Problem: The New Psychology of Russian Provocation. moderndiplomacy.eu Every time Russia crosses a line NATO said mattered and NATO's response looks functionally identical to its response to the previous violation, the alliance doesn't just fail to deter; it actively teaches Moscow where the real ceiling is. The Russian missile that landed in Poland on July 30 was met with scrambled jets, activated air …
(2026-08-08). August 23, 2026: Radical History, Madison Tenant Union. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-08). Halaskok books spot in final at rowing championships in Plovdiv. eng.belta.by Belarusian rowers started in four events at the tournament, but only Viktoryia Halaskok in the single sculls managed to reach the final.
(2026-08-08). A trio of BlackStar documentaries connects communities from Southwest Philly to Northwest London. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? What do a Southwest Philadelphia community garden, Philadelphia's Pan-African rumba tradition and a Northwest London public housing estate have in common? At the The annual Philadelphia festival, now in its 15th year and running through Sunday, is…
(2026-08-08). Trump's Truth Social Subscription Scheme Functions Like a Tax on Your 401K. truthout.org You may not have heard about this latest tax from Trump. That could be because he's not going through Congress to get it. Also, this scam could get buried in the middle of his many other grifting schemes. Trump is starting a new special subscription service to his social media platform, Truth Social, where big investors will pay $100,000 a month for advance access to Trump posts that can move… |
(2026-08-08). Belarusian wrestlers Kazlou and Dziatlau win tournament in Romania. eng.belta.by Belarusian freestyle wrestlers won four medals on the first day of the Ion Cornianu & Ladislau Simon International Tournament in Romania.
(2026-08-08). What Smart Homeowners Notice Before an Exterior Renovation Goes Sideways. moguldom.com Your home's exterior does more than look presentable from the street. It controls energy loss, handles weather stress, protects structural materials, and quietly shapes resale value. If you're planning repairs or upgrades, small decisions can snowball fast. A cheap material choice, a rushed contractor bid, or ignored water damage can turn a straightforward project into …
(2026-08-08). Belarus represented by 13 kids at RobotChallenge 2026 in Beijing. eng.belta.by Beijing is hosting the RobotChallenge 2026, one of the world's largest intellectual competitions. Teams from 88 countries are competing for the title of the best this year. The national team of the Republic of Belarus is competing in the prestigious tournament for the first time.
(2026-08-08). US War on ICC Isn't New, Isn't Just Coming From GOP, and Isn't Just About Israel. scheerpost.com By Stephen Zunes This article was originally published by Truthout This is a disingenuous bipartisan effort to discredit the ICC and international humanitarian law as a whole. The United States has launched an all-out assault on the International Criminal Court (ICC). In the past few weeks alone, the Trump administration has vowed to eradicate the …
(2026-08-08). Knight tournaments and cookouts. Historical reenactment festival in Nesvizh. eng.belta.by The festival opened in the English Park of the Nesvizh Palace and Park Complex with a parade of knight clubs featuring medieval knights, hussars and infantry of 1812 as well as soldiers of World War One.
(2026-08-08). As pro-Palestinian candidates gain ground, will influence wane? al-monitor.com The American Israel Public Affairs Committee's influence has weakened in the Democratic Party and may also be at risk among Republicans.
(2026-08-08). From Ceuta to Rome: How a Migration Crisis Is Testing Europe's Border-Free Future. thinktank.pk Europe's Schengen system is facing another serious political test. What began as Italy's temporary reintroduction of border checks on travellers arriving from Spain has rapidly escalated into a diplomatic confrontation, with Madrid threatening reciprocal controls and Rome refusing to accept what it calls an ultimatum. The dispute is rooted in the extraordinary migration crisis that …
(2026-08-08). Belarusian women's team third at European Pentathlon Championships. eng.belta.by Belarusian athletes clinched bronze medals in the team event at the 2026 European Senior Modern Pentathlon Championships in Istanbul, Türkiye, BelTA has learned.
(2026-08-08). What You Should Know Before Installing a New Air Conditioning System in a Property. moguldom.com If you own, rent, invest in, or manage property, air conditioning stops being a luxury pretty quickly. It affects comfort, energy bills, tenant satisfaction, resale value, and even how long your equipment survives without throwing a dramatic mechanical tantrum in July. For real estate readers, the bigger question isn't whether cooling matters. It's how to …
(2026-08-08). From food to machinery: An expert's take on Belarus-Indonesia cooperation prospects. eng.belta.by Commenting on the recent visit of the Belarusian head of state to Indonesia, she drew attention to the unprecedented level of ceremony with which Aleksandr Lukashenko was received.
(2026-08-08). How Can Managed IT Simplify Remote Work? moguldom.com Remote work gives employees flexibility, but it also creates new technology challenges for businesses. Slow VPN connections, unsecured personal devices, inconsistent software updates, and delayed technical support can affect productivity and increase cybersecurity risks. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recommends securing remote access and continuously monitoring systems to reduce these risks. This …
(2026-08-08). Hardening Infrastructure Is Smart, Axios, Regardless of Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Axios would serve its readers better if it did not push fact-barren climate propaganda. Weather is not getting worse, but even so, hardening and improving infrastructure is always a good investment for the future.
(2026-08-08). Somalia: On The Front Lines With Somaliland. popularresistance.org Several weeks ago, in early July 2026, I told friends and family that I'd be traveling to the first annual Las Anod Forum 2026. My family said, "Oh My God. Somalia? What the hell are you gonna do next? Terrorists! Al Shabaab! Warlords! Drone bombing! Kidnapping! Oil!" | US State Department advisories say more or less the same, although they don't mention the US drone bombing operation, which, according to Brown University's Costs of War project, has a far larger budget than Somalia's federal government. It's fired off some staggering amount of ordnance since 2007, often hitting civilians, mostly desert nomads,…
(2026-08-08). FIFA in turmoil: Middle East takes center stage as Infantino fights to stay in power. al-monitor.com Amid the backlash to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's controversial investment plan, upcoming World Cup hosts Morocco and Saudi Arabia have starring roles in the drama.
(2026-08-08). Pacific Islands Forum fails to reach consensus on anti-missile statement against China. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Susana Suisuiki of RNZ Pacific Disagreement from some China-aligned Pacific Islands countries has prevented regional countries within the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) issuing a joint statement against missile testing in the Pacific. At their meeting in Suva on Friday, PIF foreign ministers failed to agree on a unified statement against China after it fired…
(2026-08-08). Philadelphia's Photo Lounge shows what summer looked like before Instagram. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The exhibition is a window into what vacation snapshots looked like before Instagram, such as Wendy Goldberg's family photo on the beach from 1976, when Goldberg was 7 years old and her family…
(2026-08-08). Devastating loss for Messi: His father and agent, Jorge, passes away. thecanary.co 
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has received the heartbreaking news that his father and agent, Jorge Messi, has passed away at the age of 68 following a long battle with illness. Jorge's name has been inextricably linked to the most significant milestones in the life and career of the Argentine captain. According to Argentine media reports, […] | By
(2026-08-08). Australia, world leader in arresting climate protesters, drops 130 charges. asiapacificreport.nz By Michael West NSW Police have dropped charges against the remaining climate protesters from Rising Tide's 2024 People's Blockade of Newcastle Harbour — the site of the world's largest coal port. Climate Defenders Australia, which represented 117 of the arrestees, had repeatedly petitioned police to withdraw anti-protest charges after they failed to prosecute test cases,…
(2026-08-08). Belarusian Arol claims silver at European Pentathlon Championships. eng.belta.by Earlier in her career, Anastasiya Arol (under her maiden name Malashenoka) was a medalist at World Cup stages and a world and European junior champion in relay events.
(2026-08-08). The Maldives' Foreign Policy Crossroads. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer A small, tropical, island nation lying at the convergence of the Indian Ocean in the Maldivian chain of white beaches and turquoise water is far from the idyllic destination that tourists imagine. Instead, it represents a country that has emerged as a power player in the Indo-Pacific political landscape, with foreign …
(2026-08-08). The End of an 80-Year Dream : North Korea's New Geopolitical Doctrine. moderndiplomacy.eu North Korea officially gave up on its dream of unification with the South in January 2024. Though this may appear relatively insignificant, after all, who believes in such hopes? The news still comes as a big shock to many observers and carries considerable ramifications .As well as signaling a far more unstable relationship between the …
(2026-08-08). Paul Krugman and Gabriel Zucman: A Conversation About Inequality. portside.org Paul Krugman and Gabriel Zucman: A Conversation About Inequality |
(2026-08-08). Public called to support young Mpumalanga water innovator in Sweden. sanews.gov.za Public called to support young Mpumalanga water innovator in Sweden | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on South Africans to rally behind 17-year-old Sinenhlanhla Sikhulile Nkosi, as he prepares to represent the country at the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) in Sweden later this month. ⚪ Sinenhlanhla, a Grade 11 learner at Sitintile Secondary School in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, made history as the first learner from the province to win the department's flagship 2026 South African Youth Water Prize (SAYWP). ⚪ He now has an opportunity to earn international recognition through th…
(2026-08-08). Belarusian pistol shooters win team event at Russian shooting cup. eng.belta.by In the men's 10m air pistol team event Andrei Kazak, Uladzimir Sholakhau, and Ilya Dasko took the first place. Darya Akhmedova, Zoya Dasko, and Nadezhda Leonavets placed first among women.
(2026-08-08). Talk World Radio: Michele Johnson on the DNC Voting on ICE and Weapons to Israel, and Not Data Centers. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about the DNC, the Democratic National Committee, which is meeting in Austin, Texas, August 12-15, and will be voting on some interesting resolutions, and refusing to vote …
(2026-08-08). CAT 2026 Registration Starts, Last Date of Application Sep 15. ummid.com CAT 2026 Registration: Online registration for Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) has started from today i.e. Monday August 03, 2026, the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) said.
(2026-08-08). Mehr nicht willkommen? Wie wirken sich islamistischer Terrorismus und àúbergriffe von Migranten auf die politischen Prà§ferenzen der Deutschen aus. strategic-culture.su Berlin, Magdeburg, Màºnchen, Aschaffenburg, Solingen, Trier … Die traurige Liste deutscher Stà§dte, die aus eigener Erfahrung mit islamistischem Terrorismus und der Gewalt wahnsinniger Migranten gegenàºber der einheimischen Bevà∂lkerung vertraut sind, wird immer là§nger. | Schà§tzungen des Bundesamtes fàºr Verfassungsschutz zufolge belief sich das ‚ÄûPotenzial an Personen, die zu islamistisch motivierter Gewalt neigen", im Jahr 2025 in Deutschland auf 9.110 Personen. Und dabei handelt es sich nur um diejenigen, die den Sicherheitsbehà∂rden aufgefallen sin…
(2026-08-08). Jordan shores up US lifelines as Iran targets Amman's reliance on Washington. al-monitor.com Already a leading recipient of US aid, Jordan has secured fresh funds from the United States as the Iran war tests Amman and Washington's partnerships.
(2026-08-08). Belarus harvests over 6m tonnes of grain. eng.belta.by According to operational data as of 8 August, 6.130 million tonnes of grain have been threshed. Some 69% of the area under grain and leguminous crops has been harvested (including rapeseed, excluding corn).
(2026-08-08). Who Owns American History? portside.org Who Owns American History? |
(2026-08-08). Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as Colombia president. geo.tv Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella speaks during a security summit with mayors and security secretaries from Colombia's main cities ahead of his inauguration on August 7 in Cali, in Barranquilla, Colombia, August 4, 2026. — ReutersColombia's new president…
(2026-08-08). L'Artico conteso tra la militarizzazione occidentale e lo sviluppo sino-russo. strategic-culture.su Rotte, risorse, deterrenza nucleare e diritti dei popoli indigeni fanno del Grande Nord uno snodo decisivo dell'ordine mondiale. Mentre l'Occidente ne accentua la militarizzazione e lo sfruttamento corporativo, Russia e Cina costruiscono un corridoio eurasiatico fondato su sovranità , infrastrutture e cooperazione. | Segue nostro Il progressivo arretramento dei ghiacci sta trasformando l'Artico da periferia estrema del sistema internazio…
(2026-08-08). Caracas Activates Energy Saving Plan to Mitigate Impact of El Niño. orinocotribune.com Caracas activated a special plan for work schedules and strict measures for electrical oversight in order to mitigate environmental impact and ensure the stability of the National Electric System (SEN) upon the arrival of the climatic phenomenon El Niño. | The measure was announced by the mayor of Caracas, Carmen Meléndez, during her radio program Habla Caracas on Friday, August 7. She stated, "We are preparing for what could be the Super Niño phenomenon. We are going to save [energy] from our homes." | In this regard, she stated that a new work schedule will be implemented, including alternating day shifts and t…