(2026-08-11). Gulf shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz falls to six vessels. al-monitor.com By Mohi NarayanNEW DELHI, Aug 11 (Reuters) – Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to six on Monday, compared with a 10-day average of about 11 vessels, shipping data showed, amid fading hopes of a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.Four commodity vessels, including two empty oil product tankers, entered the waterway, data from Kpler showed on Tuesday as of 0420 GMT. Two vessels — a small tanker laden with liquefied petroleum gas and another carrying residual fuels — exited the Strait, the data showed.
(2026-08-11). Oil Prices Rise as US-Iran Talks Stall Over Strait of Hormuz. moderndiplomacy.eu Oil prices rose on Tuesday as negotiations between the United States and Iran over a peace deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz reached an impasse, while Asian stocks moved cautiously amid persistent uncertainty over global inflation. U.S. President Donald Trump responded on Monday to Iran's conditions for a peace agreement by making …
nournews.ir (2026-08-11). Over 350 media staff martyred in three imposed wars on Iran
Morteza Karamouzian released the death toll on Sunday, saying that the 1980-1988 Iraqi-imposed war left 333 Iranian media personnel dead and the illegal US-Israeli aggression in June 2025 killed 12 others, including two employees of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).
(2026-08-11). Three Flags, One Shield: Inside The Makkah Pact. ummid.com Born from doubts about US protection after Iranian strikes went unanswered, and Yemen's collapsing truce, the Makkah Pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye reshapes regional alignments – unsettling Iran, unnerving Israel, and drawing wary attention from India amid a related disinformation flare-up.
(2026-08-11). "Total Whitewash" : New Pentagon Report Claims U.S. Killed No Civilians in Boat Strikes. theintercept.com 
The War Department delivered its unreleased annual report on civilian casualties to members of Congress on Tuesday, two government officials told The Intercept — one of whom called the report "a ____ing joke." The report found that U.S. attacks likely killed or wounded hundreds of civilians. | The other official deemed the report, which covers allegations of civilian harm stemming from military attacks in Iran, Somalia, Yemen, and the campaign of boat strikes in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean, a "total whitewash." It's the latest in a series of recent Pentagon reports that have called attention to U…
(2026-08-11). Trump says Iran must pay compensation for those it has killed and wounded. al-monitor.com Aug 10 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will demand that Iran pay compensation for "all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded," in response to Iran seeking compensation for the damages it has incurred from U.S. and Israeli attacks.
(2026-08-11). Army Downed More Than 1,400 Iranian Missiles And Drones During Epic Fury And 12-Day War. twz.com 
The Army's air and missile defense boss offered new context about how the service defended against Iranian threats in the two most recent Middle East conflicts.
(2026-08-11). Hunt For New Mobile Missile Defense Radar Reinforced By Lessons From Iran War. twz.com 
A successor to the AN/TPY-2 radar has to be far easier to move in order to survive against the ever-growing threat of missiles and drones.
(2026-08-11). ICE is trading warehouses for old prisons. peoplesworld.org 
According to recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement data, the agency made more than 43,000 arrests in June, the highest number since President Donald Trump returned to office. For many of the people arrested, the first stop is in an ICE temporary holding center. Last week, The Washington Post reported that amid that spike in arrests, some holding centers …
(2026-08-11). Lebanon: Israel's Killing of Journalist fits Definition of War Crime. juancole.com * The Israeli military's April 22, 2026 attacks in Lebanon that killed one journalist and severely injured another included apparently deliberate attacks on civilians which would make them war crimes. | *Israeli forces' continued killing of journalists shows a brazen willingness to commit atrocities without any fear of consequences. | *The Lebanese government should accede to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and submit a declaration accepting the court's jurisdiction including since at least October 7, 2023. Other countries should press for accountability and use their leverage over Israeli au…
(2026-08-11). Marco 'McCarthy' Rubio: Wrong on Cuba 'terrorism'. strategic-culture.su By Ann WRIGHT | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Those who challenge and protest U.S. policies are not foreign-paid terrorists; Rubio and…
tasnimnews.ir (2026-08-10). Iran Sees Mecca Defense Pact as Sign of Regional Shift
Iran's Foreign Ministry described the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey as a sign of a changing perception among regional states, saying they have realized that security cannot be secured by relying on foreign powers.
(2026-08-11). Fidel's legacy challenges us today more powerfully than ever / Address by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel at the opening of the First International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future" radiohc.cu Keynote Address 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 opening of the First International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future," at the Convention Palace, August 10, 2026, "Year of the Centennial of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz.
(2026-08-11). China urges U.S. not to slander relations with Cuba. radiohc.cu China has called on the United States not to slander relations between other countries and reiterated its support for Cuba's defense of its sovereignty against external interference. | In response to a question from Prensa Latina, the Office of the Spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that Beijing has repeatedly expressed its firm position on issues related to the island. | The office called on Washington to lift sanctions and the blockade against the Caribbean nation as soon as possible and to refrain from repeatedly slandering other countries. It emphasized that cooperation between China and Cuba…
(2026-08-11). International Colloquium dedicated to Fidel Castro continues in Havana. radiohc.cu The First International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future" continues in the Cuban capital, focusing on highlighting the legacy of the Commander-in-Chief in strategic sectors: foreign policy, education and health. | A forum on Cuban foreign policy brings together presentations on Fidel Castro's impact on the struggle for peace, the unity of peoples and revolutionary diplomacy. | The forum on Fidel and public health addresses his influence in that sector and the development of the Cuban biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. | In the area of education, the Colloquium…
(2026-08-11). Friends from India donate medicines to Cuban hospitals. radiohc.cu A delegation from several Indian social organizations traveled to Cuba with a donation of medicines for the Caribbean nation's cardiovascular and oncology hospitals, according to diplomatic sources. | The second secretary of the Cuban mission in the South Asian country, Guadalupe Frómeta, bid farewell to the friends from the largest of the Antilles, who also represent the history of solidarity and brotherhood between the two peoples, dating back almost to the very beginning of the Cuban Revolution in 1959. | A campaign remains active in India to collect aid for the Caribbean nation and to honor the historic leade…
(2026-08-11). Los brasileños recuerdan a Fidel en su centenario. radiohc.cu 
Los festejos por el centenario del natalicio del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, tienen en Brasil varios ejes fundamentales: destacar la resistencia del pueblo cubano, desafiar el bloqueo de Estados Unidos con el envío de donativo y planear más acciones futuras en solidaridad con la isla caribeña. | La Casa dos Saberes, en Sà£o Pedro da Serra, distrito de Nova Friburgo en Río de Janeiro, proyectó el viernes 7 de agosto, el documental Comandante (España-Estados Unidos) dirigido por Oliver Stone en el 2003 con 99 minutos de duración. | La actividad organizada por el Cineclub Lumière promovió un debate en to…
(2026-08-11). Sesionará Foro "Fidel, la Revolución y una comunicación para pensar" cubadebate.cu El foro Fidel, la Revolución y una comunicación para pensar sesionará este martes 11 de agosto, a las 2: 00 pm, en la sala 5 del Palacio de Convenciones, como parte de los espacios sectoriales del 1er. Coloquio Internacional dedicado al Centenario de Fidel, que se inauguró este lunes con la presencia de más de 1 500 delegados de 63 países.
(2026-08-11). El resultado de una ecuación económica. radiohc.cu Si planteamos como variables las políticas gubernamentales y las 176 medidas cubanas, tomadas en junio de 2026, estamos anticipando como hipótesis un resultado positivo dentro del marco de la sociedad cubana actual. | La isla está inmersa en un panorama económico caótico, transversalizado por un incremento de las medidas coercitivas de Estados Unidos y la crisis estructural del sistema capitalista mundial de la actualidad con un crecimiento moderado y desigual en la etapa post-pandémica. | Las medidas tomadas en Cuba articulan mecanismos funcionales al mercado, manteniendo el papel rector del Partido Comunista y…
(2026-08-11). Díaz-Canel en encuentro con Primer Ministro de Namibia: ´Estamos recibiendo a un hermano de Cuba ª. radiohc.cu 
Por: Demetrio Villaurrutia. | Con un fuerte abrazo, como cuando se encuentran los buenos amigos, recibió el Presidente; Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, al Primer Ministro de Namibia, Tjitunga Elijah Ngurake, durante un aparte en el Primer Coloquio Internacional Fidel: legado y futuro, que reúne a un numeroso grupo de participantes en el Palacio de Convenciones. | ®Sabemos que estamos recibiendo a un hermano de Cuba, fueron las primeras palabras del Jefe de Estado, quien agregó, ®una vez más ustedes acuden a nuestro país en momentos difíciles ®. | El Presidente calificó las relaciones entre ambos países c…
(2026-08-11). Desarrolla Díaz-Canel intensa jornada de intercambios con líderes de Partidos políticos y Movimientos Sociales. radiohc.cu 
Por: Demetrio Villaurrutia. | Durante la primera jornada del Primer Coloquio Internacional Fidel: Legado y Futuro, el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, sostuvo igualmente intercambios con líderes de varios partidos de España, Portugal, de la Izquierda Europea, igualmente del movimiento social en Brasil y el Representante de la delegación de Rusia a la recién inaugurada Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana. | Los encuentros, celebrados en el Palacio de Convenciones, demostraron que nuestro país no está solo, y que la articulación de estrategias p…
(2026-08-11). Trago de purgante semanal. cubadebate.cu El jueves temprano en la mañana el secretario de Estado Marco Rubio tomó su trago de purgante semanal y eructó su acostumbrada lista de medidas punitivas contra Cuba. La dosis de purgante esta semana quizá fue doble, pues el día antes The Washington Post revelaba que el presidente Trump apostaba en reuniones privadas porque su vice J. D. Vance fuera el candidato a sucederle en la Casa Blanca y no el inefable Marquitos.
(2026-08-11). La llamada de Fidel: el gesto que revela al hombre detrás del líder. radiohc.cu 
En el año en que se cumple un siglo del nacimiento de Fidel Castro, su figura es recordada desde diferentes miradas de cubanas y cubanos que lo conocieron. Este es el testimonio de un padre que recuerda la faceta más humana del líder: la del hombre que, en medio de una agenda de Estado, se detuvo para preguntar por una niña que peleaba contra el cáncer. | El relato comienza el mismo día en que Fidel inauguraba la Escuela Formadora de Trabajadores Sociales Celia Sánchez Manduley, hoy la Universidad de Holguín. A la misma hora, en un hospital de La Habana, Lauren, la pequeña hija del periodista Aroldo García Fombel…
(2026-08-11). øSostiene el Departamento de Estado una campaña escalonada de presión contra Cuba? cubadebate.cu Un análisis de más de 57.000 menciones muestra cómo, desde el 20 de julio, el Departamento de Estado y Marco Rubio han sostenido una ofensiva escalonada contra Cuba que combina sanciones, presión diplomática, construcción de una narrativa de amenaza y, según filtraciones de prensa, operaciones de inteligencia y escenarios de cambio político.
(2026-08-11). Díaz-Canel: Fidel es la brújula más precisa. radiohc.cu 
El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, dejó inaugurado el I Coloquio Internacional "Fidel: legado y futuro", que durante toda la semana reúne a intelectuales, académicos y activistas de los cinco continentes para reflexionar sobre el pensamiento y la acción de Fidel Castro.
(2026-08-11). La huella de Fidel en el desarrollo de la biotecnología y la famaceútica en Cuba. radiohc.cu Testimonios de investigadores, médicos, científicos y personalidades solidarias resaltaron este martes la huella del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro (1926-2016), en el desarrollo de la biotecnología y la industria farmacéutica. | En el marco del I Coloquio Internacional "Fidel: Legado y Futuro" trascendió el papel del Comandante en Jefe en la creación de instituciones científicas, la formación de personal y la cooperación entre centros, consolidando a Cuba como referente en salud pública y biotecnología. | El doctor Luis Herrera, uno de los fundadores del sector biotecnológico en el país, re…
(2026-08-11). La administración Trump reaviva las teorías conspirativas sobre la supuesta manipulación del activismo en Estados Unidos por parte de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Según un informe del Departamento de Estado publicado recientemente, Cuba ha librado durante casi 70 años una campaña sostenida de subversión contra Estados Unidos. Este informe es reciente, pero sus afirmaciones son antiguas. A partir de la década de 1960, se extendieron rumores de que comunistas cubanos participaban en el Movimiento por los Derechos Civiles en Estados Unidos. Esas historias, al igual que las que ahora difunde el Departamento de Estado, son falsas y alcanzaron su punto álgido a finales de la década de 1960.
(2026-08-11). Cuban president attends opening of International Book Fair. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic, attended the opening of the 34th Havana International Book Fair (FILH) on Monday at the Línea y 18 Cultural Station in Havana. | Also present were Alpidio Alonso Grau, Minister of Culture; Juan Rodríguez Cabrera, President of the Cuban Book Institute (ICL); and Viktor Koronelli, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Cuba; as well as officials and representatives of the country's publishing houses and prominent figures in Cuban literature. | Th…
(2026-08-11). Prof. Dr. Atakan Hatipoƒülu: "A destabilization operation has started in Türkiye!" unitedworldint.com By Prof. Dr. Atakan Hatipoƒülu, Faculty Member of Political and Social Sciences, Aydƒ±n Adnan Menderes University 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 …
(2026-08-11). Why Chinese Analysts Are Linking Morocco's Gaza Role to Spain's Ceuta Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu At first glance, Morocco's participation in the proposed international stabilization force in Gaza and the extraordinary migration crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta appear to be two separate stories. One concerns the future security architecture of Gaza; the other concerns Spain's border with Morocco. Yet Chinese strategic and analytical circles are examining whether the …
(2026-08-11). Pleasing no one: Netanyahu puts election first with Gaza decision. al-monitor.com Faced with a divisive US-led Gaza plan just before elections that could end his career, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to choose between pleasing his ally Donald Trump or his right-wing base. | In rejecting the plan, he may not please anyone.
(2026-08-11). Gaza Board of Peace official says plan is still operative. al-monitor.com By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Aug 10 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza plan is still operative and discussions with Israel are continuing, a Board of Peace official said on Monday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected an Israeli withdrawal until the Palestinian militant group Hamas is "genuinely disarmed."Netanyahu on Sunday restated his rejection of the Gaza plan in televised remarks to his right-wing government. The move came even as Israel's military has effectively halted attacks in the territory under U.S. pressure.
(2026-08-11). Trump plays down Gaza rift with Netanyahu, says ties remain 'very good'. geo.tv US President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talk in the midst of a joint news conference in the White House in Washington, US, January 28, 2020. — ReutersIsraeli president Netanyahu rejects the US-backed Gaza plan.Plan calls for an Israeli pullback…
(2026-08-11). as Gaza students await evacuation to Italy. al-monitor.com Dozens of Gaza students who won scholarships to universities in Italy are still waiting to be evacuated due to bureaucratic red tape, leaving qualified students in a deadly conflict zone, AFP has found. | Although more than 200 Palestinian students have been successfully enrolled in Italian colleges through a government university corridor project started in 2025, others have been left behind.
(2026-08-11). Palestine weekly: Netanyahu hedges on Gaza roadmap. aljazeera.com Attacks in Gaza slowed sharply this week even as Netanyahu publicly rejected Trump's 15-point peace plan.
(2026-08-11). Trump insists Netanyahu relationship despite Gaza rift. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump insisted on Monday that his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "very good" despite the Israeli leader's rejection of a US-led Gaza plan. | "The relationship is very good," Trump said in response to a shouted question from a journalist at the end of an Oval Office event.
(2026-08-11). Venezuela: Chavistas reject 'treason' claims against Delcy Rodríguez, defend Critical Unity. mronline.org Venezuelan journalist Andreína Chávez Alava and sociologist María Páez Victor rejected allegations that Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and the Chavista leadership betrayed President Nicolás Maduro.
(2026-08-11). Venezuela Open to Trade With Colombia, Demands Respect for Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Venezuela expressed that it "values the Colombian government's interest in strengthening the ties between both nations, united by the legacy of the Liberator Simón Bolívar and the brotherhood of our peoples, historically called to u…
(2026-08-11). Colombia Declares 'National Disaster' After Earthquake; Venezuela Offers Assistance. orinocotribune.com On Monday, August 10, the Colombian government declared a national disaster due to the magnitude 7.4 earthquake. Its epicenter was in San José del Palmar, Chocó, and it has left at least 111 people dead nationwide. | The decision was announced at the Extraordinary Committee for Disaster Management, headed by President Abelardo de La Espriella. The Colombian Association of Capital Cities (Asocapitales) participated, confirming the coordination of logistical capabilities and resources to prioritize assistance to the most devastated territories. | Nine dead and 80 injured in Chocó
| According to Governor Nubia…
(2026-08-11). More than a month after Venezuela's earthquakes: 'I'm not leaving here until my son is found'. globalvoices.org Stories of loss, resilience, and hope from Venezuela's earthquake survivorsGlobal VoicesCollapsed buildings and rescuers in La Guaira, Venezuela. Photo by Adrián Naranjo for Redsonadoras. Used with permission. | By Ivanna Laura | This article was originally published by Redsonadoras on July 24, 2026. An edited version is republished by Global Voices with permission, as part of the Special Coverage "Inside Venezuela's…
(2026-08-11). Cai Gao becomes first Chinese winner of Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration. ecns.cn Chinese illustrator Cai Gao received the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration in Ottawa, Canada, Friday, becoming the first Chinese illustrator to win the honor since the illustration category was introduced in 1966.
(2026-08-10). Chinese supermarket chain Pang Dong Lai to close flagship store over rental dispute. ecns.cn Regional supermarket chain Pang Dong Lai will close its flagship branch in Xuchang, Henan Province, in December 2026 after a rental dispute, founder Yu Donglai announced Sunday.
(2026-08-10). China's e-commerce logistics index edges down in July. ecns.cn China's e-commerce logistics index fell 0.2 points from June to 111.2 in July, as major online promotions ended and demand returned to normal levels, the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing said Tuesday.
(2026-08-11). Future of southern Lebanon peacekeeping uncertain ahead of UNIFIL phase-out. aljazeera.com Future peacekeeping missions may shrink significantly, risking security gaps, as political solutions remain elusive.
(2026-08-11). 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup trophy tour launches in Beijing. ecns.cn The trophy of the 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup made its public debut at the seventh "8.8" Beijing Sports Consumption Season on Saturday, marking the official launch of the trophy tour.
(2026-08-11). More than 200 homes damaged by solar panel fires in a year. wattsupwiththat.com "It is clear installation quality and fire safety are not keeping pace with the speed of deployment. Safe solar panel installation and maintenance are essential to reducing the number of fires."
(2011-08-26). Pakistan, Japan sign $2.2m grant agreement to strengthen civil servants' training. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Japan on Tuesday signed a 350 million Japanese yen ($2.2 million) grant agreement to strengthen the Human Resources Development Scholarship Programme (JDS) and expand training opportunities for Pakistani civil servants, the Economic Affairs Ministry said in a statement. | According to the Ministry, the agreement, signed in Islamabad, would provide scholarships for 17 federal civil servants to pursue postgraduate studies in Japan, including 16 master's degrees and one PhD. | Economic Affairs Secretary Muhammad Hameer Karim and Japanese Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi signed the Record of Discussions, w…
(2026-08-11). Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on Historic Michigan Win: "People Are Sick and Tired of This Politics of Hatred" portside.org Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on Historic Michigan Win: "People Are Sick and Tired of This Politics of Hatred" |
(2026-08-11). China does not recognize so-called 'Arunachal Pradesh' illegally set up by India: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Zangnan, the southern part of the Xizang autonomous region, is China's territory, and China does not recognize the so-called "Arunachal Pradesh" illegally set up by India, said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Monday.
(2026-08-11). Hockey World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, India vs Pakistan. aljazeera.com Pools, format, match schedule, timings, India vs Pakistan history and more before 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
(2026-08-11). What Do You Want From TWZ. twz.com We are now well into our 10th year and there's never been a better time for a check-in with our readers. I want to know what you like, what you don't like, and what you would like to see in the future as TWZ continues to evolve. | Do you want more breaking news? More in-depth analysis? What about deep-dive features? And which of these is most important? Just ranking them from most to least and adding some extra color to your rankings would be extremely helpful for us! | So three general categories and what you would like to see more of most in those categories, such as: | -News (rolling coverage of conflicts o…
(2026-08-10). Humanoid robots get 'pre-job training' in Beijing. ecns.cn More than 100 humanoid robots were learning human work and daily-life skills under the guidance of trainers in Beijing on Monday.
(2026-08-10). China imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on pecans from Mexico, U.S. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce on Monday announced a preliminary ruling in its anti-dumping investigation into pecans imported from Mexico and the United States, deciding to impose provisional anti-dumping measures in the form of cash deposits starting Tuesday.
(2026-08-11). Netanyahu's challengers are selling the same poison. onlineopinion.com.au The men who could replace Netanyahu know the truth and refuse to say it. A Palestinian state is not an existential threat to Israel; the endless denial of one is.
(2026-08-11). Maharashtra B Arch 2026 Round 1 Allotment Today – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell publishing today i.e. Monday August 10, 2026 on its official website 'arch2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of B Arch 2026 CAP Round 1 of candidates who have applied for Admission to First Year Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-11). Ocalan: Founder of the Kurdish militant PKK who authored its end. al-monitor.com Abdullah Ocalan, jailed founder of the Kurdish militant PKK group, is an icon for many Kurds but a reviled terrorist for many Turks who is now at the heart of the…
(2026-08-11). What to watch in Wisconsin's high-stakes primary. aljazeera.com US Democrats face another test after Michigan as voters choose nominees for governor and Congress.
(2026-08-11). China, Argentina renew bilateral currency swap agreement for five years. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has renewed its bilateral currency swap agreement with the Central Bank of Argentina, the Chinese central bank said last Thursday.
(2026-08-11). La sovranità tecnologica come categoria geopolitica. strategic-culture.su Anche le superpotenze dipendono dalle catene di approvvigionamento globali. Il vero vantaggio? Stabilire le regole che gli altri devono seguire. | Segue nostro Un fenomeno strutturale e diffuso | Nel lessico strategico contemporaneo, il sintagma ´sovranità tecnologica ª ha compiuto, nell'arco di un decennio, un percorso analogo a quello di altri concetti-cerniera della geopolitica: nato in un ambito tecnico-settoriale —…
(2026-08-11). France's social media ban imposes universal identity checks on the entire population. wsws.org The ban is a major attack on democratic rights and a step towards a police-state dictatorship imposing universal surveillance of working people.
(2026-08-11). How Domestic Workers Built POWER in Philadelphia. portside.org How Domestic Workers Built POWER in Philadelphia |
(2026-08-11). East Libya military intelligence chief killed in car bomb blast. aljazeera.com Prime minister of the eastern Libyan government condemns killing of Major-General Fawzi al‚ÄëMansouri.
(2026-08-11). Jiang Zemin: A Legacy of Friendship, Industry and China-Pakistan Cooperation. thinktank.pk Some friendships between nations are built through treaties and official visits. Others acquire a deeper character through the personal experiences of the people, who build them. The life of Jiang Zemin offers a remarkable example. Long before he became President of the People's Republic of China, Jiang developed a direct and lasting connection with Pakistan …
(2026-08-11). Colombia earthquake kills at least 111. ecns.cn A powerful Monday morning earthquake has killed at least 111 and injured 87 in the west part of Colombia.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). What to know about the US primary election in Minnesota. aljazeera.com Immigration is at the centre of another closely watched Democratic Senate race.
(2026-08-11). Colombia quake: Frantic search for survivors as over 2,700 reported missing. aljazeera.com Magnitude 7.4 earthquake kills at least 132 people and causes widespread damage in western Colombia.
(2026-08-11). The Global South's digital future must not belong to Bezos and Musk. aljazeera.com Satellite internet can close digital divide, but Global South must not trade access for dependence on foreign firms.
(2026-08-11). Photos: Rescue efforts intensify as quake devastates western Colombia towns. aljazeera.com Rescue teams rush to find survivors as western Colombia grapples with deadly earthquake devastation.
(2026-08-11). Iran's Khamenei appoints six military commanders: What to know. al-monitor.com The appointments, which replace figures killed in the war, follow Khamenei naming a new leader of the Islamic Republic's top security body.
(2026-08-11). Final phase of voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid security fears. aljazeera.com Final phase of voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, despite security fears…
(2026-08-11). Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal on Ice. scheerpost.com Dina Demetrius Project Censored An antitrust lawsuit by twelve Democratic states' Attorneys General against the Paramount Skydance—Warner Bros. Discovery merger, valued at $111 billion, promises to be the most high-stakes—and potentially industry-changing—case in generations. Paramount and state AGs struck an agreement on July 24 to bypass the legal wranglings of court injunctions in favor of …
(2026-08-11). THE KINGMAKERS, Ep. 7: The Man. levernews.com This full story is for paid subscribers.: | Sign up for a paid subscription to The Lever now to gain access to this story and more. | Already have an account?
(2026-08-11). Dr. Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Primary for Senate. ummid.com Egyptian-American Dr. Abdul El-Sayed has won the Michigan Democratic Primary for Senate, a result seen is a major blow to pro-Israeli Zionist lobby.
(2026-08-10). Restaurant chain Chef Fei removes controversial slogan amid online scrutiny. ecns.cn Hunan cuisine restaurant chain Chef Fei has begun removing its long-running slogan, "National King of Stir-Fried Pork," following widespread online debate over how the title was awarded.
(2026-08-10). Comicomment | Selling militarism as the future: Japan's new defense white paper. ecns.cn Japan's Defense Ministry released "Defense of Japan 2026," a white paper that once again lays bare its dangerous neo-militarist agenda.
(2026-08-11). Philly's 'Kind Strangers': These Saint Joe's grads will help you move, clean or do your chores — even if you can't pay. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Four close friends and recent graduates from Saint Joseph's University want their Philadelphia neighbors to know that it's OK to ask for help. That's why Carter Karpinski, Gavin Kuebler, Alex Andahazy and Dennis Coyne launched "Kind Strangers," a project providing pay-what-you-can labor services to anyone in the Philadelphia region in need of a helping hand. | "Our system is pay-what-you-can, but if you can't, then we are still willing to help you, and we try to make sure th…
(2026-08-10). Free village swimming pool becomes summer hotspot for children in east China. ecns.cn A roughly 600-square-meter swimming pool in Haoling Village, Yingtan City, east China's Jiangxi Province, has become a favorite summer destination for children from nearby villages.
(2026-08-11). NOC warns of force majeure, Zawiya refinery shutdown if drone attacks continue. al-monitor.com TRIPOLI, Aug 10 (Reuters) – Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) said on Tuesday it could declare force majeure and completely halt operations at the Zawiya refinery if drone attacks on oil assets in the city continued, after reporting a third such attack over Sunday and Monday.NOC said the latest drone targeted an oil blending and filling plant operated by the Zawiya Oil Refining Company, falling near its main oil tank and a pipeline network used to produce oils for the domestic market. No casualties or material damage were reported.
(2026-08-11). How Yogi Govt in UP Turned Taxpayers' Money into Political PR Machine. ummid.com The Uttar Pradesh government's reported expenditure of ‚Çπ6,811.94 crore on advertisements over eight years is not merely a financial statistic it is a stark indictment of misplaced priorities and the growing use of public money for political image-building.
(2026-08-11). Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Counselling Begins; Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has started through its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' Online Registration for NEET UG 2026 Counselling conducted for Admission in Health Science Courses Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS).
(2026-08-11). BRICS Culture Working Group meeting begins in Bhopal. ummid.com The four-day BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), Culture Working Group meeting began in Bhopal on Wednesday August 05, 2026 with discussions revolving on initiatives to advance cultural cooperation on the inaugural day.
(2026-08-11). Central Banks Double Down on Climate Regulation Despite Collapse of Green Finance. wattsupwiththat.com The ECB's latest manoeuvre, and Elderson's accompanying rhetoric, amount to a rear-guard action by a green priesthood that senses the ground shifting but cannot bring itself to abandon the faith. Central banks need to be restored to their proper, limited mandates — low inflation, currency convertibility and financial conditions that help bring about low interest rates supportive of enterprise and economic growth.
(2026-08-11). Kashgar-Khujand international passenger route gets more frequent flights. ecns.cn The international passenger air route linking Kashgar in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Khujand of Tajikistan has increased flight frequency starting Saturday, according to the Kashi-Laining International Airport.
(2026-08-11). Torment of Afghan fathers as daughters deprived of education. geo.tv Afghan girls look on at a school in Kabul, Afghanistan, September 18, 2021.— Reuters
(2026-08-11). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 4 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website 'dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Saturday August 08, 2026 CAP Round 4 Seat Allotment result of the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-11). Zelenskiy says he discussed defence, food security with Saudi crown prince. al-monitor.com KYIV, Aug 10 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed a drone deal and food security with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday. "There are domains in which Ukraine and Saudi Arabia can strengthen each other's ability to protect lives and people," he said on X after the call.Speaking later in his nightly video address, Zelenskiy said a team of Ukrainian officials was in the region "and there are already areas in which our relations are developing well. I am counting on reciprocity in our mutual support."
(2026-08-11). A critical history of the European Common Defense Project: From ReArm Europe to the never-ending war. strategic-culture.su Part Three of our critical analysis of European defense. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The coalition of the willing | The dual shock…
(2026-08-11). Karnataka UG NEET 2026 Option Entry Last Date Aug 13, Allotment on Aug 19. ummid.com Candidates seeking admission in Medical and Dental courses through Karnataka NEET UG 2026 (UGNEET 2026) Counselling should note that the link to download verification slip and option entry are now available on the website.
(2026-08-11). Launch mission of Chinese satellite Zhongxing-4B fails. ecns.cn A satellite launch mission using a modified Long March-7 carrier rocket failed on Monday in south China's Hainan Province, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.
(2026-08-11). British Columbia declares state of emergency as wildfires force 22,000 from their homes. wsws.org The worsening climate catastrophe and increasingly urgent warnings from climate scientists have been met by the Canadian ruling class with criminal indifference.
(2026-08-11). Vietnam's VinSpace announces deal with SpaceX to launch first satellite. aljazeera.com Hanoi-based aerospace firm says it will partner with Elon Musk's rocket company to deploy satellites next year.
(2026-08-11). Unitree IPO shifts focus to future. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said in an article published in June in the Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee, that cultivating and developing future industries are of great significance for seizing the development initiative, developing new quality productive forces and improving people's quality of life.
(2026-08-11). Yellow peaches from east China debut in Serbia. ecns.cn Beishan yellow peaches from Qingtian County, Zhejiang Province, were shipped to Serbia on Friday, marking the first export of Zhejiang-grown yellow peaches to the European country.
(2026-08-11). US judge dismisses criminal case against Gautam Adani, Indian billionaire reacts. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A US court on Monday dismissed criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, but the judge said he had concerns about the Justice Department's decision to drop the fraud and bribery case. | US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis, who is based in Brooklyn, allowed federal prosecutors to withdraw the case after questioning them about their reasons. The judge had specifically asked whether Adani's November 2024 promise to invest $10 billion in the US had influenced the decision to drop the charges. | The Justice Department's move is the latest example of federal prosecutors seeking to end a…
(2026-08-11). UAE-Egypt ties keep growing as Cairo navigates shifting Gulf landscape. al-monitor.com An Emirati investor could soon strike a $2.7 billion deal to develop another tourism project on Egypt's North Coast, the latest in a string of UAE-linked pacts that have continued advancing despite turmoil from the US-Iran war.
(2026-08-11). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-11). More than ever, taxpayers subsidize low wages paid by corporate giants. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Call it corporate welfare. The nation's taxpayers are subsidizing the nation's largest private employers, notably WalMart and Amazon, who pay their workers so little that millions of their employees are forced to survive by turning to public subsidies, notably food stamps (SNAP) and Medicaid, a new report says. And that applies to much of the …
(2026-08-11). Adobe Publishes APAC AI Trends Report Spotlighting India Innovation. ummid.com Adobe's AI adoption report spotlights many data-driven insights, including the fact that rather than simply trying out AI tools, surveyed Indian creatives and professionals reported that they're embracing AI with confidence, with an overwhelming positive outlook on AI technologies when compared to their other APAC counterparts.
(2026-08-10). Aridge marks milestone as 1,000th flying-car propulsion unit rolls off Guangzhou production line. ecns.cn The 1,000th electric propulsion unit for Aridge's Land Aircraft Carrier flying car rolled off the production line in Guangzhou on Monday, marking a major milestone in the company's development of core flying-car components.
x.com (2026-08-11). Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy says President Donald Trump has 'lost this war'Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy says President Donald Trump has 'lost this war' with Iran, arguing US is growing weaker while Tehran grows stronger
aa.com.tr (2026-08-11). US senator says Trump has 'lost' Iran war
Senator Chris Murphy said Sunday that President Donald Trump has "lost this war" with Iran, arguing that continued fighting is weakening the US while strengthening Tehran. "America is weaker. Iran is stronger," Murphy told NBC, saying he would support even a "bad deal" to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-08-11). Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS 2026 Rank List Published, Check Now. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has published on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2026 (NEET UG 2026) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-11). Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Sign Joint Defence Deal. ummid.com In a major development in the Middle East which could also impact world geopolitics, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Friday August 07, 2026 signed a joint defence deal in the Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-11). China arrests over 8,200 suspects in crackdown on evolving organized crime. ecns.cn More than 8,200 suspects have been arrested and over 1,000 criminal groups dismantled in a recent coordinated police operation across China, the Ministry of Public Security said Monday.
(2026-08-10). Northwest China's Yinchuan launches new flight route to Singapore. ecns.cn A new international air route linking Yinchuan, Guangzhou and Singapore was launched on Monday, opening a new air corridor connecting northwest China with Southeast Asia.
(2026-08-11). Jacobin advises union bureaucracy on how to respond to wave of contract rejections. wsws.org A column by disgraced ex-UAW chief of staff Chris Brooks exposes the role of Jacobin and the DSA as advisors and direct personnel within the corrupt union apparatus.
(2026-08-11). How ICE subcontracts its anti-immigrant terror to local police. peoplesworld.org 
A new study, "Agents of Chaos and Cruelty," has been released by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in the aftermath of the recent killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas and Joan Durán Guerrero in Maine. This new report details the racial profiling, threats, and excessive force in ICE's operations during Trump's second term …
(2026-08-10). Participants from eight countries complete traditional medicine training in Guangxi. ecns.cn Twenty-seven participants from eight countries have completed a 14-day training program on medicinal resources and traditional medicine in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants said Monday.
(2026-08-11). Francesca Hong's "Thanksgiving-Gate" Shows Her Detractors Are Totally Out of Ideas. theintercept.com 
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong talks during a primary debate in Milwaukee, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Photo: AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh | Francesca Hong,
(2026-08-11). Behind RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Gen Z Outreach. ummid.com While RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Gen Z Outreach carries a strong element of ensuring that common voters do not lose trust and confidence in the Sangh Parivar, it was also aimed at attempting to split students and youth along class lines.
(2026-08-11). Trump agency under fire for blocking sexual harassment lawsuits. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Given the terrible track record of the Donald Trump regime in enforcing civil rights laws—except for alleged discrimination against white men—an ongoing lawsuit by two female federal workers, their attorneys and their union is no surprise: They charge the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the leading federal civil rights enforcement agency, is blocking anti-discrimination suits covering …
(2026-08-11). First came the Flock cameras. Now local cops want autonomous drones. therealnews.com 
This article was originally published by Police in cities across the U.S. are rolling out a pro-drone PR blitz as hundreds of local police departments prepare to deploy autonomous, AI-driven surveillance drones. The drones are capable of following a single vehicle across an entire ci…
(2026-08-11). Holy Quran verse viral after El-Sayed wins Michigan US Senate Primary. ummid.com A Holy Quran verse is viral after Dr Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Democratic Primary for US Senate in a close contest Wednesday August 05, 2026.
(2026-08-11). Two Different America's (Sic). commondreams.org 
(2026-08-11). Bangladesh and India battle to save cricket series after political turmoil. aljazeera.com Bangladesh and India white-ball series under threat due to tensions that arose when Bangladeshi PM Hasina toppled.
(2026-08-11). Rahul Gandhi Joins War Against E20 Petrol. ummid.com After months of lull, Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi finally joined the war against E20 Petrol, announcing to take the matter on a massive scale in the upcoming days.
(2026-08-11). Adani, BJP and RSS keeping the 'system' under their control: Rahul Gandhi in Prayagraj. ummid.com Adani, BJP and RSS have captured the system and keeping it under their control, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi said while addressing thousands of students gathered at KP Ground in Prayagraj for the Congress Party's Chhatron Ki Goonj (Echo of Students) program Saturday August 08, 2026.
(2026-08-11). Turkish parliament passes landmark law to advance PKK peace process. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Aug 10 (Reuters) – Turkey's parliament passed a law on Monday establishing a legal framework for the disbandment of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), a major step toward ending a decades-old conflict that has killed tens of thousands.The legislation provides legal protections for many former militants who have not committed specific crimes and facilitates the suspension of prison sentences for some people convicted of PKK membership, paving the way for their reintegration into society.
(2026-08-10). China allocates about $26 million in emergency disaster relief. ecns.cn China has allocated 180 million yuan (about $26.52 million) in emergency disaster relief funds as heavy rains brought by Typhoon Dolphin triggered flooding in eastern provinces while drought conditions worsened in the northwest.
(2026-08-11). Washington pressures Fujimori to align Peru with US war drive against China. wsws.org A review of cabinet appointments signals a decisive tilt in US imperialism's favor.
(2026-08-11). Meet Dr. Azizuddin Khan: IIT Prof Recommended for J.C. Bose Fellowship. ummid.com In a landmark achievement for Indian Science and Research, Prof. Dr. Azizuddin Khan, eminent Psychologist, Neuroscientist and Psychophysiologist at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), has been recommended for the prestigious J.C. Bose Fellowship (ANRF J.C. Bose Grant).
(2026-08-11). This Week in People's History, Aug 12—18, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Aug 12—18, 2026 |
(2026-08-11). Watch: Grand Mosque Friday Sermon was befitting of Makkah Joint Defence Deal. ummid.com The Friday Sermon delivered by Imam and Khateeb of the Makkah Grand Mosque Sheikh Faisal bin Jameel Ghazzawi before the formal signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Deal between the three countries was prepared keeping in mind the significance of the occasion.
(2026-08-11). Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: August 11, 2026. twz.com 
Here's TWZ's weekly carrier tracker monitoring America's flattop fleet, including deployed Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG), using publicly available open-source information. Check out last week's report | Less than one week remains of the 60-day timetable initially agreed upon in the memorandum of understanding
(2026-08-11). World's housing crisis impacts nearly half of humanity. wsws.org The scale of global housing inadequacy affects around 42 percent of humanity, 3.2 billion people. This has never previously been measured.
(2026-08-11). Canada's ultra-rich are no friends of democracy. mronline.org 
Tobi Làºtke's remarks reflect a long tradition of elite hostility to democratic equality.
(2026-08-11). Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Targeting ICC. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Thurgood Marshall United States Federal Courthouse building in lower Manhattan, New York City. | © 2026 Laura Prieto Uribe/Human Rights Watch | Four human rights groups (the American Friends Service Committee, the Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, and the Open Society Institute) filed a lawsuit in US federal court challenging the Trump administration's sanctions against ICC prosecutors and judges, a UN human rights expert, and three Palestinian human rights groups.The sanctions regime, and the executive order on which it is based, undermines access to justice fo…
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Round 4 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website "poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in" today i.e. Thursday August 06, 2026 the CAP Round 4 Seat Allotment Result of the students seeking admission in the First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering / Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-11). Ukraine's Latest Armor Donor? A Military Museum. twz.com 
In one of the more unusual examples yet of where "We have now completed the first shipment of vehicles to Ukraine. The first one to be picked up was our…
(2026-08-11). This Bucks County teenager is taking competitive jump rope to new heights. whyy.org 
The rope is a blur as Zach Peckman whips it around his body, his feet rhythmically pounding the floor at the Doylestown YMCA, where he trains with the Zero Gravity Jump Rope team. | Peckman, 17, a senior at New Hope-Solebury High School, started focusing on jump rope when he was in fourth grade. At the national championships in Buffalo, New York, in June, Peckman set three United States records and took home the 2026 U.S. Grand National Champion title in three events. | "Honestly, most people don't really consider jump rope to be a sport," Peckman told WHYY News. "They're like, 'Oh, it's a fun activity people do…
(2026-08-11). Syria's ousted President Bashar-al-Assad sentenced to death for crimes against humanity. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Syria's former President Bashar-al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia by a Syrian court in Damascus after being convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the country's civil war that let about half a million people dead. His younger brother Maher Al-Assad, a former leader in the Syrian military, has also been awarded the death sentence. | A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death, marking the first death sentence against him by the country's transitional authorities since his government was overthrown in December 2024. | Assad fled…
(2026-08-11). US economy sheds 23,000 jobs in July. wsws.org The decline in July was accompanied by downward revisions to the previous two months, showing both a continuing jobs massacre and an exodus of workers from the labor force.
(2026-08-11). What to know about South Carolina's election to replace Lindsey Graham. aljazeera.com Tuesday's special election will pick a Republican challenger for the midterm Senate race transformed by Graham's death.
(2026-08-11). Why Are China's Humanoid Robot Makers Racing to Go Public? moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese robot maker Unitree has priced its Shanghai initial public offering at 150.80 yuan per share, seeking to raise 6.1 billion yuan ($904 million) in a deal that would make it the first mainland-listed humanoid robot manufacturer. The IPO has attracted intense investor interest, with Unitree saying its retail tranche was more than 8,000 times …
(2026-08-11). Syria sentences absent Bashar al-Assad to death over killings, torture. geo.tv Syria's President Bashar al-Assad speaks during an interview with an Australian channel on July 1, 2016.— ReutersSyria court rules first conviction against Assad.Security official under Assad, also sentenced to death.Assad fled Damascus, currently living in Moscow.A Syrian court…
(2026-08-10). Hangzhou air and rail hubs resume operations as Typhoon Dolphin moves away. ecns.cn Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of the year, moved away from Zhejiang on Monday. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport fully resumed flight operations, with 814 inbound and outbound flights scheduled for the day.
(2026-08-10). Scheduled China-Europe freight trains cut travel time by over 30%. ecns.cn A fully scheduled China-Europe freight train departed Zhengzhou, Henan Province, on Saturday bound for Hamburg, Germany, cutting transit time by more than 30%.
(2026-08-11). World BEYOND War 20th African Chapter Launched in Benin. worldbeyondwar.org 
During the 2026 World Social Forum in Cotonou, World BEYOND War officially launched its chapter in Benin, with the collaboration of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – Network for Comprehensive Democracy (VK), bringing the movement's total number of chapters in Africa to 20. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-08-11). Open letter from global Jewish organizations in support of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions. mronline.org 
A call for Jewish organizations around the world to publicly endorse the BDS movement and support coordinated nonviolent pressure to end Israeli impunity.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). Australian government prepares vicious immigration crackdown. wsws.org Labor's measures will affect up to half a million temporary visa holders, forcing many into super-exploited black-market work or reliance on charities to survive, and separate many immigrant families indefinitely.
(2026-08-11). Typhoon Dolphin causes water level of Shanghai's Suzhou Creek to rise sharply. ecns.cn Typhoon Dolphin brings persistent heavy rainfall to Shanghai, causing the water level of Suzhou Creek to rise significantly on August 9, 2026.
(2026-08-11). China aims for over 100 mln metric tons of coal reserve capacity by 2030. ecns.cn China aims to build more than 100 million metric tons of annual coal production reserve capacity by 2030.
(2026-08-11). 65 years after Agent Orange: Vietnam still seeks justice over chemical warfare. peoplesworld.org 
HANOI—This month marks 65 years since the United States first began spraying the chemical weapon known as Agent Orange over Vietnam. More than six decades later, its devastating effects continue to be felt by millions of people across Southeast Asia, making it one of the longest-lasting legacies of the U.S. war against Vietnam. The significance …
(2026-08-11). Why Baloch groups mark August 11 as 'Independence Day', three days before Pakistan | Explained. ptcnews.tv Balochistan Independence Day: Every year on August 11, groups claiming to represent a self-declared "Republic of Balochistan" mark the day as their Independence Day, just three days ahead of Pakistan's own Independence Day on August 14.The date isn't arbitrary. It traces back to a historical dispute over the Khanate of Kalat, a former princely state that once covered much of what is now Balochistan, and how it became part of Pakistan after the 1947 partition of British India.While Pakistan regards Balochistan as very much part of the country, Baloch nationalist groups insist the region once had its own distinct…
(2026-08-11). Why Culture, Not Budget, Is Becoming the Real Currency in . moguldom.com For decades, the surest way for a brand to win attention was to outspend the competition. Bigger media buys, bigger billboards, bigger celebrity check. That logic hasn't disappeared entirely, but it's losing ground fast — and the brands that are winning right now aren't always the ones spending the most. They're the ones that understand …
(2026-08-10). Guangzhou hospital launches art and humanities healing center. ecns.cn The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, unveiled an Art and Humanities Healing Center on Monday.
(2026-08-11). Return of displaced Syrian Kurds to hometown suspended after violence. al-monitor.com The return of displaced Syrian Kurds to their northeastern hometown of Ras al-Ain was suspended on Monday after a first group of returnees was attacked, prompting protests in other Kurdish-majority parts of Syria. | Hundreds of people had gone back to the town on Monday, months after a January agreement with the Syrian government on merging Kurdish forces and civil institutions into the state that included provisions for the return of displaced Kurds.
(2026-08-10). French archival materials donated to Chongqing shed new light on wartime Japanese bombings. ecns.cn A collection of archival materials documenting Japanese air raids during the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression has been donated to the Chongqing Municipal Archives for preservation and research.
(2026-08-11). Somali denied World Cup 'proud' to referee PSG vs Villa in UEFA Super Cup. aljazeera.com Omar Artan was turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport before World Cup 2026 where he was to officiate.
(2026-08-11). Late snow blankets parts of southern Africa as winter nears its end. aljazeera.com Late-season snow hits South Africa and Lesotho as the Northern Hemisphere swelters in heat and wildfires.
(2026-08-11). Beruf: Russenhasser. Ein deutscher Journalist rief dazu auf, mehr Russen zu tà∂ten, und hielt dies fàºr normal. strategic-culture.su Wà§hrend einer Pressekonferenz in Belgrad im Anschluss an den Staatsbesuch Wladimir Selenskyj in Serbien schockierte Michael Martens, Sonderkorrespondent der FAZ fàºr Mittel- und Sàºdeuropa, die àñffentlichkeit mit einer Frage. | ´Herr Prà§sident, was kà∂nnten wir Europà§er Ihrer Meinung nach tun, um Ihnen dabei zu helfen, mehr Russen zu tà∂ten… ´Mehr russische Soldaten? ª, fragte Martens. | Die Frage wurde am Samstag gestellt und sorgte zunà§chst ausschlieàülich in den russischen Medien und in diplomatischen Kreisen fàºr Aufsehen. So be…
(2026-08-10). China to dispatch 49th naval escort taskforce to Gulf of Aden. ecns.cn China will send its 49th naval escort taskforce to the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia in mid August, the Ministry of National Defense announced.
(2026-08-11). 'Matt and Ben' theater review: Ancient Greek and the absurd collide for clever comedy. peoplesworld.org 
Much is being made now of Matt Damon's starring as the Greek character Odysseus in the Homeric epic The Odyssey, but in the comedy Matt & Ben, a plot device derived from ancient Greek theater, the deus ex machina, plays a pivotal role as it did in tragedies by Aeschylus and Eumenides. In this one …
(2026-08-11). Genuine grievance or generated discontent? Role of social media, and accountability in protests. hindustantimes.com This Point Blank episode examines whether viral content, foreign‚Äëhosted platforms and opaque algorithms can turn genuine public grievances into wider unrest. It explores calls for greater accountability from Meta and other social-media companies, the use of facial-recognition technology during protests, data protection, freedom of speech, and whether India needs local servers or stronger domestic digital platforms to resist information warfare without curbing democratic dissent. Tune in for Shishir Gupta's analysis.
(2026-08-11). Africa at Crossroads: Rethinking the Continent's Position in World Politics. moderndiplomacy.eu It is a crucial time for Africa in terms of how it interacts with the rest of the world. Africa is no longer viewed as a place of humanitarian interest or of mere charity. Instead, Africa is increasingly seen as a prize, as a place that contains large populations and is a place where great …
(2026-08-11). The U.S. just had its hottest Month in recorded History, surpassing Dust Bowl Record. juancole.com by Jeff Masters and Bob Henson, — | Those who deny or dismiss U.S. climate change have hit a Waterloo moment of sorts. The nation just experienced its hottest month in more than 130 years of analysis, which breaks a record that had stood since the infamous Dust Bowl of the 1930s. For the 48 contiguous states, the
(2026-08-10). Viral 'Journey to the West' livestream turns classic tale into workplace comedy. ecns.cn A grassroots livestream in Shouguang, Shandong Province, has gone viral by recasting Journey to the West as a workplace comedy, drawing up to 400,000 concurrent viewers.
(2026-08-11). Trump took secret flight out of Turkey due to Iran threat, the Washington Post reports. al-monitor.com (Corrects to clarify he deplaned in Britain in paragraph 10)WASHINGTON, Aug 10 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump departed on a secret military flight from Turkey last month when the White House said he was flying aboard Air Force One, an extraordinary move prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, the Washington Post reported Monday.Trump had taken the newly renovated Qatari-donated jet to Ankara for the NATO summit but he unexpectedly used an older Air Force One when departing the country, a move that prompted questions about the newer plane's security.
(2026-08-11). Trump took secret flight out of Türkiye due to Iran threat: report. geo.tv US President Donald Trump deboards the new Air Force One, a plane gifted by Qatar, upon arrival at Ellsworth Air Force Base in the Belle Fourche-Cheyenne Valleys, South Dakota, US, July 3, 2026. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump departed on a secret military flight from Turkey…
(2026-08-11). Can Trump's Fed Battle Threaten Bond Markets? moderndiplomacy.eu Political Pressure Puts Fed Independence Back in Focus Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's efforts to keep the central bank insulated from political pressure have become more difficult after President Donald Trump renewed his push to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Trump's move, based on allegations of mortgage fraud that Cook's attorney has called baseless, has …
(2026-08-11). Chinese warehouse robots gain ground in overseas markets. ecns.cn Chinese robot makers are accelerating overseas expansion, with logistics robots becoming common in warehouses and other business settings abroad.
(2026-08-11). East Asia hit by heatwaves as climate change pushes temperatures to record highs. wsws.org Workers in industries like construction, logistics and farming are routinely being forced to risk their health and their lives as they labor under increasingly dangerous conditions.
(2026-08-10). Shenzhen in global spotlight, opening new Asia-Pacific chapter. ecns.cn When China hosts the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen this November, delegates will gather in a city that has become one of the country's leading centers for emerging industries. It will be China's third time hosting the event, following Shanghai in 2001 and Beijing in 2014.
(2026-08-10). Vehicle crossings at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Zhuhai port exceed 25 million. ecns.cn The cumulative number of vehicles entering and leaving China through the Zhuhai port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge surpassed 25 million as of Aug. 10, according to data released by Gongbei Customs on Tuesday.
(2026-08-11). Makkah Defence Pact: Should India be Alarmed? ummid.com Diplomatically, at present, it would be wise of India to remain a quiet observer to inking of Mecca Agreement and other developments, it is likely to be least affected by!
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). August 9, 1942: The Day of The People of India. ummid.com It is a worth reflecting subject that why Ram Manohar Lohia – who participated actively and with unwavering dedication in the movement – described August 9th as the 'Day of the People of India'.
(2026-08-11). Trump demands Iran pay compensation for '50 years of damage'. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign an executive order regarding vaccine flexibility, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 10, 2026. — Reuters New demand in response to Iran's call for compensation.Iran must pay for people…
(2026-08-11). Two Navies, Two Ports: How Vietnam Is Hedging Between Great Powers. moderndiplomacy.eu In the final days of July 2026, Vietnam's coastline hosted an unusual sequence of guests. On 26 July, a Russian Navy flotilla — including the submarine RFS Ufa and the submarine rescue ship Igor Belousov — arrived at Cam Ranh International Port in Khanh Hoa province for a four-day visit. Barely a day after its …
(2026-08-10). Northeast China jellyfish industry expands global reach. ecns.cn Yingkou, a coastal city in northeast China's Liaoning Province, has developed a global jellyfish industry chain, with its products exported to more than 30 countries and regions.
(2026-08-11). China to issue 6 billion yuan in sovereign bonds in Macao. ecns.cn The Chinese central government will issue RMB 6 billion (about $836.3 million) worth of sovereign bonds in Macao on August 20, China's Ministry of Finance and the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region jointly announced on Monday.
(2026-08-11). Why MMRDA Needs Surbana Jurong to Develop Third Mumbai? ummid.com The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) should feel embarrassed that it has engaged a Singapore firm for crores of rupees to plan the Third Mumbai.
(2026-08-11). Cong leader Saud Hasan raiases immigration problems with UK MP Amanda Hack. ummid.com Congress leader Syed Saud Hasan from Madhya Pradesh Capital Bhopal met with Amanda Jayne Hack, MP from the ruling Labour Party of Britain (England), Saturday August 08, 2026 and discussed in detail the difficulties faced by Indians living in the United Kingdom due to the new immigration policies.
(2026-08-11). Makkah Quran Competition 2026 Preliminary Round Starts. ummid.com The Preliminary Qualifying Round of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Quran began Friday August 07, 2026 at the competition venue in Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-08-11). Pacific foreign ministers fail to agree on statement condemning Chinese missile test. wsws.org The foreign ministers' failure to unanimously criticise China was met with barely concealed fury in Canberra and Wellington.
(2026-08-11). Democracy Now! 2026-08-11 Tuesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | Democracy Now! Tuesday, August 11, 2026…
(2026-08-11). UP NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Registration Starts, Last Date Aug 12. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started through its official website 'upneet.gov.in' from today i.e. Friday August 07, 2026 Online Registration for the First Round of Counselling for students seeking admission in First Year MBBS (Medical) and BDS (Dental) for the year 2026-27 in Government/Private colleges.
(2026-08-11). Spain at Europe's Humanitarian Frontier. moderndiplomacy.eu The issue of migration has become one of the most significant humanitarian and political issues today. People risk their lives crossing the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean in their pursuit of safety and dignity. Spain, which is one of the main entry points for migrants, is currently at the forefront of this process. The …
(2026-08-11). Janitor Says Fear Kept Her Silent Before Joining Class-Action Lawsuit Against WinCo Foods. scheerpost.com Alexandra Martinez Prism A former overnight janitor says fear of losing her job and fear tied to her immigration status kept her from speaking out for years about the conditions she said she endured while cleaning WinCo Foods grocery stores. María Isabel Ramírez is one of the workers whose experiences are at the center of …
(2026-08-11). SC initiates contempt proceedings against BJP govt in Madhya Pradesh. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Wednesday August 05, 2026 initiated contempt proceedings against the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh over its decision to halt the Bhopal Municipal Corporation's sealing drive to clear illegal commercial establishments operating from residential areas.
(2026-08-11). US military marching into Puntland as Red Sea tensions escalate. responsiblestatecraft.org In early August, the top U.S. special operations commander for Africa
(2026-08-11). Fascist Ukrainian court sentences Bogdan Syrotiuk, socialist opponent of war, to 15 years in prison. wsws.org The sentencing of Bogdan Syrotiuk is aimed at terrorizing opposition to the NATO-backed war against Russia.
(2026-08-11). 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?
(2026-08-10). Study warns of longer extreme heat periods by century's end. ecns.cn Hot days worldwide could experience around four additional hours of extreme heat by the end of the 21st century under a high-emissions scenario, according to a study led by Chinese researchers.
(2026-08-11). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-11). Australian Education Union pushing new sellout of Victorian teachers after anti-democratic conference. wsws.org The AEU is once again trying to stampede educators into accepting a sellout through a rushed ballot that does not allow for discussion or debate.
(2026-08-11). Japan: Caught between inflation and slump. mronline.org 
The current yen crisis could only be resolved by a sharp rise in Japanese interest rates to encourage investors to hold Japanese financial assets.
(2026-08-10). FIM MotoMini China 2026 selects final Chinese qualifiers. ecns.cn The 2026 FIM MotoMini China Grand Final concluded Sunday at Conghua International Racetrack in Guangzhou, crowning champions across all categories and confirming China's qualifiers for the world final in Spain.
(2026-08-11). Papua New Guinea seeks dialogue over new hefty $20,000 US visa bond. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has sought further dialogue with the United States over its new visa bond policy. In a statement, Marape acknowledged that the US had copped them with a "substantial" US$20,000 visa bond for ordinary business and tourism travel to the US, saying Papua…
(2026-08-11). No, Climate Central, Rising Cooling Costs Aren't Due to Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Climate Central's analysis should be given a failing grade, or more charitably, an incomplete. Claims that greenhouse gases alone are responsible for increasing cooling demand and household electricity bills are unpersuasive, when so many other, more direct, factors that impact households cooling costs are not controlled for.
(2026-08-11). History Has Proven Leibowitz Right about Israel. juancole.com Montreal (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — "Every day I check my mailbox, but I have not found a letter from the Almighty confirming it." That was Professor Yeshayahu Leibowitz's reply when I asked whether he considered the Zionist state "the beginning of the flowering of our Redemption." The phrase 'reshit tsmi·∏•at ge ºulatenu' appears in the prayer for the State of Israel, composed in 1948 and recited in many synagogues around the world. Of course, quite a few congregations—mostly Haredi (or ultra-Orthodox)—refuse to recite it, precisely because it imbues the Zioni…
(2026-08-11). Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye Face a New Test as Houthi Missiles Fly. thinktank.pk The latest escalation in Yemen is creating an immediate strategic test for the newly signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye. Just days after the three countries signed the landmark defence pact in Makkah, Yemen's Houthi movement launched another round of ballistic missile attacks against al-Makha and residential areas in Marib. …
(2026-08-11). Wilfred Burchett: One of the Greatest War Correspondents of 20th Century and First Western Journalist to Expose Horrors of Atomic Attack on Hiroshima. covertactionmagazine.com [This article is part of CAM's commemoration of the anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb. See previous article here. It is of added relevance in light of the renewed risk of nuclear war caused by the reckless war-mongering of U.S. government leaders of this era—Editors] On September 5, 1945, Australian journalist Wilfred Burchett …
(2026-08-10). Datong's agricultural trade surpasses 250 mln yuan in H1. ecns.cn Datong City in north China's Shanxi Province saw its agricultural imports and exports exceed 250 million yuan (about $35.7 million) in the first half of this year, with notable growth in both trade volume and product quality.
(2026-08-11). Privacy Bee's 1,000+ Site Coverage: What the Number Actually Means. moguldom.com 
If you've spent any time shopping for a data removal service, you've seen the numbers being thrown around. One platform boasts coverage across 100 sites, another claims 400, and Privacy Bee advertises automated removals across more than 1,000 data brokers and people search directories. When searching for how many data brokers does Privacy Bee cover …
(2026-08-11). Trump's $23 billion ship will be outdated before it even hits water. responsiblestatecraft.org The first proposed Trump-class battleship now has a price tag: $23 billion.This cost, as
(2026-08-11). The Impact of the Mecca Agreement and Türkiye's Rising Role. unitedworldint.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The joint defense agreement signed recently in Mecca by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan should be regarded as an agreement that will have major implications not only for the region but also for the emerging new world order. Although global media and various actors have focused particularly on the provision …
(2026-08-11). EconoScope | China's 'golden mega-ring' reveals next phase of transport development. ecns.cn China is set to fully connect three major national highways during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026—2030), creating a 27,000-Kilometer transport loop stretching along the country's borders and eastern coastline.
(2026-08-11). 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.
(2026-08-11). China Missile Test Raises Fears of Growing Pacific Militarisation. moderndiplomacy.eu China's test of a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific has exposed the growing divisions among Pacific island nations over the increasing militarisation of a region they have sought to preserve as an "Ocean of Peace". The July launch, China's first known ballistic-missile test into the Pacific since September 2024, took place just hours after Fiji …
(2026-08-11). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-11). Adventures Newly Narrated: Jessica Francis Kane on Penelope Fitzgerald's Lost Adventure. publicbooks.org "There is always a job to be done in Fitzgerald's novels, and I admire that. I try to write that way, too."
(2026-08-11). Trump's lawless deportation machine: ICE actions ruled illegal 16,000 times. wsws.org While demonizing immigrants as "illegal aliens," the Trump administration is itself engaged in illegal actions on a massive scale.
(2026-08-10). Guangxi lion dance team wins top prize at Vietnam event. ecns.cn A lion dance team from Hezhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, won the championship at the International Lion, Dragon, and Unicorn Dance Festival in Vietnam.
(2011-08-26). Bahrain FM congratulates Dar on Makkah defence pact. tribune.com.pk 
Bahrain's Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani congratulated Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye during a telephone call, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday. | The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye on Friday, establishing a framework for collective security and defence cooperation under which an armed attack on any one of the three countries would be considered an attack on all. The pact was built on a Strategic Mutual Defence Ag…
(2026-08-11). 26-year-old Indian techie dies after pickup truck rams into car in US. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A 26-year-old software engineer from Andhra Pradesh died in Ohio, United States, after he was involved in a severe collision in Macedonia. | The deceased has been identified as Dileep Kumar Bungatavula, 26. | Police said Dileep Kumar Bungatavula was driving a sedan when it was hit by a pickup truck travelling in the opposite direction. | Bungatavula was a native of Jettivaripalli village in Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa district. He had travelled to the United States for higher studies at Kent State University and completed his Master of Science degree in 2025. | The AccidentThe accident took place on I…
(2026-08-11). By hosting an obviously unwelcome guest, Serbia humiliates itself. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-11). DRC Ebola death toll passes 2,000 amid fastest-growing outbreak on record. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-11). Poland and Ukraine at odds: Betrayal, Misunderstanding or Pro-Wrestling? strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-11). Baby among those rescued as hundreds feared missing after Colombia quake. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-11). Israeli settler violence is 'clear state terrorism'. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-11). How A Hedge Fund Billionaire Became The Democrats' New Kingmaker. levernews.com
(2026-08-11). Balochistan Independence Day: Separatist leader Mir Yar Baloch seeks global recognition for 'Republic of Balochistan'. ptcnews.tv
(2026-08-11). Hunter Biden defends Tucker Carlson over Netanyahu comments. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-11). Philippines sailors say they will work despite wartime risks. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-11). Shenzhen deepens links with APEC economies. ecns.cn
(2026-08-11). Over 130 killed, several missing as massive earthquake of 7.4 magnitude jolts Columbia, President decalres emergency. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia, causing widespread damage and triggering urgent rescue operations. At least 132 people have died and around 570 others have been injured, making it the strongest earthquake to hit the South American country this century. | Rescue teams and local residents continued searching through the rubble of collapsed buildings for survivors. The death toll could rise further, as the Colombian Geological Service has warned that more tremors could occur.Massive destructionThe earthquake struck only days after President Abelardo De La Espriella took offi…
(2026-08-11). Fidel, comunicador por excelencia. radiohc.cu De las tantas virtudes de Fidel, su poder de comunicación para transmitir ideas, para convencer, para explicar proyectos nuevos y sumar, fue quizás de los atributos mayores del Comandante en Jefe que lo convirtieron en uno de los estadistas más importantes del Siglo XX, un rasgo que reconocieron sin discusión, tanto amigos como enemigos. | Así opina la Máster en Pensamiento Filosófico Latinoamericano Alicia Acosta Olalde, profesora de Historia de la Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de las Villas y Presidenta de la Cátedra Honorífica para el estudio del pensamiento y la obra de Fidel Castro. | "Su forma de dirigi…
(2026-08-11). Milei contra Brasil: øParte de un cerco más amplio? strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-11). Exclusivo: recuperaàßà£o temporária ou O retorno do Memorando de Entendimento entre o Ir࣠e os EUA. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-11). Plus àßa change plus la même chose, or Déjà vu all over again. gilbertdoctorow.com As I mentioned some days ago, I am now working on Volume III of my Memoirs of a Russianist: 2010 — 2026, Years in the Opposition. The "Opposition' of which I was and remain a member is to the Washington Narrative on behalf of U.S. global hegemony. When covering my activities in 2021 in promotion …
(2026-08-10). Rivers of money flowing to some greedy politicians and elections. indybay.org Many rivers of corrupting big money flowing into our elections, and to the politicians!
tasnimnews.ir (2026-08-10). Iran Sees Mecca Defense Pact as Sign of Regional ShiftIran's Foreign Ministry described the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey as a sign of a changing perception among regional states, saying they have realized that security cannot be secured by relying on foreign powers.
(2026-08-10). Two-way battle no clear majority as Cook Islands prepares for polls. asiapacificreport.nz By Rashneel Kumar, editor of the Cook Islands News An exclusive poll reveals a tight election with no clear winner, as the surging Cook Islands United Party (CIUP) challenges the governing Cook Islands Party (CIP) while cost-of-living concerns dominate voter focus. With just two days to go before the country heads to the elections on…
(2026-08-10). Friday 8/14: Palestinian Heritage Night at the Giants Baseball. indybay.org Oracle Park | 24 Willie Mays Plaza | San Francisco…
(2026-08-10). Vietnam: Reject Repressive Penal Code Revisions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Vietnamese policeman stands besides an armored vehicle at an exhibition of police equipment in Hanoi, July 20, 2022. | © 2022 Nhac Nguyen/Getty Images | (Bangkok) — Vietnamese authorities should reject proposed revisions to the penal code that violate basic rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should instead amend the law to comply with international human rights standards.Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security submitted the draft code to the National Assembly for review during the session from August 3 to 24, 2026, with the expectation that the revised cod…
(2026-08-10). Thursday 8/27: Democratic Socialism vs Revolutionary Communism-Come Hear Rafael Kadaris Speak. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-08-10). 79 ∞ Locarno Film Festival una cinematografia al servizio della bellicosità dell'Occidente. strategic-culture.su Da luogo di dialogo a strumento geopolitico: il cinema occidentale tra esclusioni e narrazioni di guerra | Segue nostro Il cinema dovrebbe essere un fenomeno artistico e culturale, massimamente le rassegne cinematografiche, Giona Nazzaro, direttore artistico del Locarno Film Festival cita Elio Vittorini: "Troppo male offendere il mondo" e lamenta che i confini planetari effettivi e metaforici, non solo cinematografici, si stiano restring…