(2026-08-12). KHAMENEI PIVOTS-SECRET 6 HOUR MEETING With PEZESHKIAN,PAKISTAN'S MECCA PACT SHAKES EURASIA. thealtworld.com TEHRAN SHAKES THE CHESSBOARD: In this emergency briefing of Transition Protocol, geopolitical analysts Pepe Escobar and Zulfiqar Ali break down exclusive intelligence regarding a secret 6-hour face-to-face summit between Iranian President Pezeshkian and Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Discover how Tehran is restructuring its national security apparatus under IRGC veteran Mohsen Rezaei, resetting negotiation terms with Washington, and asserting operational oversight over the Strait of Hormuz alongside Oman. | Simultaneously, we analyze groundbreaking shifts across Eurasia as Pakistan adopts strategic nuclear ambiguity un…
(2026-08-12). Hormuz Shipping Traffic Falls to One-Week Low Amid Middle East Tensions. moderndiplomacy.eu Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest level in a week on Tuesday as vessel operators continued to avoid the strategically vital waterway amid ongoing hostilities in the Middle East. Kpler data showed that only eight vessels were tracked in the strait on Tuesday, below the 10-day average of around 12 …
(2026-08-12). Prof. Dr. Semih Koray: "The threat to Türkiye comes from NATO! Not from Iran and Russia targeted by NATO" unitedworldint.com By Prof. Dr. Semih Koray, President of the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center (DàúNYA-MER) The international conference entitled "The Alliance to Prevent a Great War," organized by the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center, was held at the Meyra Palace Hotel in Ankara on 18—19 July 2026. UWI will present the speeches held on the conference …
(2026-08-12). Iran's foreign minister reveals millions raised abroad… missile program next? Big hint for US, Gulf. hindustantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says "millions of dollars" in donations raised by Iranians abroad, Shia communities and other supporters were transferred to Iran during and after the U.S.—Israeli war, alongside medical supplies and ambulances, with a new campaign planned to rebuild an 80 percent—destroyed hospital in Andimeshk.
(2026-08-12). The Atlantic alliance, the military, the economy, BRICS and Iran: Europe's predicament and potential. unitedworldint.com Teori, monthly theoretical political, geopolitics and international relations analysis magazine from Türkiye, spoke with Pierre Duval, a French journalist, political analyst and contributor to Observateur Continental, about the state of the European economy, US-EU relations, the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the difficulties of Europe's turn towards Asia and the future of Europe. The interview was …
(2026-08-12). Did Sensors On Iranian Drones Help Shoot Down F-15E. twz.com 
Iran used multiple drones to help target the U.S. Air Force
(2026-08-12). Foreign Influence Is Making America's Iran War Harder to End. moderndiplomacy.eu Trump's renewed talks with Tehran expose an uncomfortable reality: once war begins, foreign allies and their domestic networks can raise the political cost of ending it on American terms. President Donald Trump said this week that the United States was having "very good discussions" with Iran, including negotiations that he said lasted an entire day. …
(2012-08-26). Naqvi in Tehran to promote 'peace, stability and constructive engagement': FO. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's visit to Tehran was focused on promoting "peace, stability and constructive engagement" among the parties in the region, Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Wednesday. | Naqvi landed in Tehran on Tuesday as part of Pakistan's latest diplomatic push to help end the conflict between Iran and the United States and revive stalled negotiations between the two sides. His visit came as Islamabad sought to use its longstanding ties with Tehran, alongside its relations with Washington, to encourage a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. | Speaking at the weekly pres…
(2026-08-12). Netanyahu's Veto and the Limits of American Power: Is Washington Losing Control? thinktank.pk The latest confrontation between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has exposed a difficult reality at the heart of American power in the Middle East: Washington may possess enormous military, economic and diplomatic leverage over Israel, but leverage only matters when a US president is prepared to use it. The dispute …
(2026-08-12). Medical Academia Faces Continued Censorship Of Discussions On Gaza, Lebanon. popularresistance.org Since the start of the genocide in Gaza, health workers have been among the loudest voices exposing Israel's attacks on healthcare. Nurses, doctors, and other medics warned relentlessly that the systematic destruction of health and life in Palestine is a blueprint for what could follow if occupation authorities are not stopped. They helped mobilize millions around the world — yet they also faced censorship and attempts to discredit them inside their own professional spaces. | Recent experiences by health professionals suggest these are not isolated incidents but part of a coordinated strategy to delegitimiz…
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.
(2026-08-12). Democracy Now! 2026-08-12 Wednesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! 2026-08-12 Wednesday: Headlines for August 12, 2026Gaza Tribunal Co-Chairs MP Jeremy Corbyn, Neve Gordon & Shahd Hammouri on U.K. Complicity in Genocide
(2026-08-12). Puerto Rican youth say: "We're coming back to Cuba" radiohc.cu Camila M. Ortiz Alvarado and María Cristina Lepuce Krauss are two young women from Puerto Rico who first came to Cuba as members of the Juan Rius Rivera Solidarity Brigade, and both are very clear that they will return because the experience and the welcome they received were well worth it.
(2026-08-12). Support for Cuba in the U.S. at Veterans for Peace convention. radiohc.cu Veterans for Peace, a national organization with 150 chapters in the United States, expressed its support for Cuba during its national convention, held in Kansas City, Missouri. | According to a press release, the meeting included several panels, one of them on Latin America, in which Gerry Condon — former president of Veterans for Peace and current member of its board of directors — participated. He spoke about the numerous solidarity delegations organized to visit Nicaragua. | Daniel Kovalik, author of the book "The Plot to Overthrow Venezuela," analyzed the history of US sanctions, regime change at…
(2026-08-12). Díaz-Canel attends solidarity forum at colloquium on Fidel. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel attended the Solidarity Forum on Wednesday with representatives from several countries, as part of the 1st International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future." | During the event, the Vice President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), Noemí Rabaza, called for strengthening international solidarity with the island in the face of the tightening of the U.S. blockade. | In her remarks, Rabaza emphasized that Cuba's commitment to solidarity is a founding value of the nation, born and strengthened in the struggles for independence in Latin America and the Cari…
(2026-08-12). Díaz-Canel to young people: You're the generation of Fidel's centennial. radiohc.cu "Consider yourselves the generation of Fidel's centennial and fight with socialist ideals for a better world. Always put humanism before algorithms and solidarity before selfishness. We believe in you," said Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Tuesday at the youth forum of the 1st International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future." | The Cuban leader, accompanied by Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Communist Party of Cuba, attended the session where hundreds of delegates from various countries gathered, who reiterated their commitment to the ideas of the…
(2026-08-12). Tra integrazione e sovranità : il difficile equilibrio del Messico di Sheinbaum. strategic-culture.su La dipendenza economica dagli Stati Uniti impedisce al Messico di scegliere una politica di rottura con Washington. Il governo di Claudia Sheinbaum cerca tuttavia di ampliare i propri margini di autonomia, diversificando le relazioni internazionali e difendendo Cuba dalle pressioni statunitensi. | Segue nostro Per ovvi motivi, la politica estera del Messico di Claudia Sheinbaum non puà≤ essere interpretata attraverso la consueta alter…
(2026-08-12). Santiago de Cuba evokes Fidel Castro's legacy of solidarity. radiohc.cu The enduring relevance of the solidarity and internationalist thought of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz was the focus of a meeting held in this city dedicated to exploring his legacy, as part of the commemorative activities for the centennial of his birth, on August 13th. | Sponsored by the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), the event brought together academics, historians, students, leaders, and foreign guests to discuss the vision of solidarity, cooperation, and unity among nations developed by the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution. | Filiberto Mourlot, a professor at the Facult…
(2026-08-12). Fighting for Cuba is fighting for the world. radiohc.cu The conviction that supporting Cuba means wanting a planet where peace and justice reign was reaffirmed on Wednesday by participants in the forum "Anti-Imperialist Tribune: Solidarity Is Not Blocked" of the 1st International Colloquium Fidel: Legacy and Future. | With the presence of Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (CCPCC) and President of the Republic, the plenary hall of the Havana Convention Center became the epicenter of solidarity. | U.S. activist Gloria La Riva, coordinator of the Hatuey Project, stated that the essence of this organization…
(2026-08-12). Who Actually Controls the Money Meant to Rebuild Gaza? moderndiplomacy.eu On July 30, Gaza's parties signed a disarmament roadmap that Washington called a historic breakthrough, the latest turn in a sequencing fight this outlet has tracked closely for months. But a disarmed Gaza still cannot rebuild itself, and the deeper question sitting underneath every disarmament headline is where the rebuilding money actually goes once it …
(2026-08-12). Autism and war: Gaza families grapple with destruction and loss. aljazeera.com Continuous bombing disrupts routines, causing sensory shocks and behavioural relapses in Gaza's autistic children.
(2026-08-12). Hundreds dead in Colombia earthquake: Capitalism's latest case of social mass murder. wsws.org Seven weeks after the earthquakes in Venezuela, the world was confronted again with the same scenes across western Colombia: dozens of buildings collapsing, families with children fleeing falling structures, and thousands who have lost their loved ones, their homes and their belongings.
(2026-08-12). USDA Secretary Rollins says she is proud to have kicked children off food stamps. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-08-12). FII10 Riyadh: How Saudi Arabia Is Turning Investment Into a Global Power Strategy. thinktank.pk Riyadh is preparing to host one of the most significant editions yet of the Future Investment Initiative as Saudi Arabia seeks to transform its economic ambitions into a lasting global legacy. The tenth edition of the Future Investment Initiative, known as FII10, will take place from October 26 to 29, 2026, at the King Abdulaziz …
(2026-08-12). The Strait of Fire: How Hormuz is destabilizing the oil monarchies. strategic-culture.su With Iran demanding yuan for passage, the Gulf's financial model is on fire. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Everyone, stop — thi…
(2026-08-12). Is Climate Diplomacy Becoming National Security Policy? moderndiplomacy.eu Over the last few years, there has been a significant change in how governments conceptualise and approach climate change. Climate change was previously seen as an environmental problem, and as a quandary that existed in a separate, often subordinate, sphere to traditional policy concerns. Diplomacy under the old climate frame was centred upon emissions reductions, …
(2026-08-11). Nearly 120 automobile brands to participate in Chengdu International Motor Show. ecns.cn The 29th Chengdu International Motor Show will be held from Aug. 21 to Aug. 30 at the Western China International Expo, the event's organizing committee said on Wednesday.
(2026-08-12). "She Seems So Normal to Me" : Cassandra Neyenesch on Writing a Woman on the Verge. publicbooks.org "I had never seen a narrative about an older woman and a younger man that was just a real relationship where they love talking to each other."
(2026-08-11). Hot Take | When a buffalo shows up at your door. ecns.cn A wild water buffalo suddenly wandered into a family's courtyard. Instead of driving it away, the homeowner grabbed a bucket and a hose, offering the thirsty visitor a drink.
(2026-08-11). EconoScope | Powering AI era: Why China is betting on nuclear energy. ecns.cn The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving a new wave of electricity demand, putting nuclear power back in the spotlight.
(2026-08-11). Nearly 120 auto brands to join 2026 Chengdu Motor Show. ecns.cn The 29th Chengdu International Automobile Exhibition, also known as the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS), will run Aug. 21—30 at the Western China International Expo City in Sichuan Province, organizers said Wednesday.
(2026-08-12). Pogba suffers new injury setback with Monaco future now in doubt. aljazeera.com Former France and Manchester United star Paul Pogba suffers latest injury setback, sparking rumours about Monaco future.
(2026-08-12). Clacton by-election: Farage may win the town, but can he win the country? aljazeera.com Reform UK leader is set to claim victory over the seaside town that adores him, but the party's popularity is in doubt.
(2026-08-11). Typhoon Dolphin brings heavy rain to Beijing. ecns.cn Heavy rainfall hit parts of Beijing under the combined influence of Typhoon Dolphin and cold air.
(2026-08-12). New Campaign Targets The Wealthy's Increasing Use Of Private Jets. popularresistance.org As the climate crisis ravages the planet with wildfires, droughts and floods, the wealthy are using private jets, which spew carbon into the atmosphere, more and more frequently. Not only does this exacerbate the climate crisis, but it is putting a strain on air travel infrastructure. Through a powerful private jet lobby, the cost of private air travel has been shifted to those who use commercial airlines and taxpayers. Chuck Collins of the Program on Inequality and the Common Good at the Institute for Policy Studies, which recently launched its Tax Private Jet campaign, speaks with Clearing the FOG about the man…
(2026-08-11). Gen Z Russian teacher decodes China for his students using AI short drama. ecns.cn By drawing on the fast-paced and engaging format of short videos, he helps students understand grammar and vocabulary in a more accessible and memorable way.
(2026-08-12). Sussex County's Georgetown council votes in favor of starting repeal process to cottage housing zoning code. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? More than eight months after a residential zoning amendment was passed, the Georgetown Town Council is going back to the drawing board. The council on Monday voted in favor of starting the repeal process for Under the ordinance, which was adopted in December, the town's zoning regul…
(2026-08-11). Guangdong power load hits record high amid prolonged heatwave. ecns.cn Guangdong Province's power load reached a record 175.7 million kilowatts at 1: 47 p.m. on Tuesday, the fourth time this year that the provincial grid has set a new high, according to Guangdong Power Grid under China Southern Power Grid (CSG).
(2026-08-11). China sees fewer marriages, more divorces in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China recorded 3.275 million marriage registrations and 1.383 million divorce registrations in the first half of 2026, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
(2026-08-12). Ford brings K-9 units into Michigan Assembly, as UAW-backed surveillance regime intensifies. wsws.org The UAW is helping implement a police state style atmosphere in US auto plants, with intrusive searches and zero-tolerance discipline spreading.
(2026-08-12). Student protests against the far-right in Australia: The fight against One Nation is a fight against the Labor government and capitalism! wsws.org The rise of the far-right One Nation party is the result above all of the pro-business policies of Labor and the union bureaucracy and can only be fought by building a socialist movement of the working class.
(2026-08-12). Inside The Nearly 5-Month Labor Lockout At An Indiana Refinery. popularresistance.org For the last four months, the Skalkas, Pleitner, and approximately 800 other workers represented by United Steelworkers Local 7-1, or USW, have been locked out of the refinery without pay and with no clear indication of when they'll return to work. | Unlike strikes, in which unionized workers advocate for themselves by refusing to work, lockouts are employer-initiated. During a lockout, management can prevent workers from returning to their jobs to withhold wages. Lockouts are generally seen as a hardline tactic during labor disputes and tend to be rare, especially in the refining business, which requires continu…
(2026-08-12). US-Japan yen intervention unravelling. wsws.org Half the gains in the value of the yen after joint US-Japan action were wiped out when trading began this week.
(2026-08-12). Trump cuts childhood vaccine schedule and turns the Justice Department on states that require shots. wsws.org The order writes into national policy the schedule Kennedy's purged advisory committee produced, and turns federal litigation and funding against the five states that still require immunization for school entry.
(2026-08-12). Lebanon ends executions: Where does the death penalty still exist in 2026? aljazeera.com Three-quarters of the world has abolished the death penalty in law or in practice, according to Amnesty International.
(2026-08-12). Israeli government accused of complicity as settlers demolish Jericho homes. aljazeera.com Israeli settlers demolish homes in village, leaving rubble and fear among displaced Palestinian families in Jericho.
(2026-08-12). Ukrainian Drone Commander Says US and NATO Funding Needed To Escalate Drone War in Crimea. news.antiwar.com On Monday, Maj. Robert "Magyar" Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, was profiled by Hannah Arhirova in The Associated Press. While Brovdi emphasized the strategic importance of conducting deep drone strikes within Russia, this summer he has been focused closer to home. Since June, Brovdi has been tasked with waging an escalated drone offensive …
(2026-08-12). Taiwan's Foxconn reports 35 percent rise in profit on AI demand. aljazeera.com World's largest contract electronics maker forecasts strong growth in 2026 amid AI boom.
(2026-08-12). Mural Arts Philadelphia's new leader is Emily Mello, succeeding Jane Golden. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Mural Arts Philadelphia has a new leader. | Emily Mello will take over as executive director on Sept. 1, replacing founding director Jane Golden, who launched the public art organization 42 years ago. | Mello has a long list of credentials in the museum world, spanning two decades. She held leadership roles in education and public engagement departments at institutions such as the New Museum in New York City, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and the Pérez Art Museum Mi…
(2026-08-12). Mamdani fires Haitian workers after Trump administration revokes their legal status. wsws.org In announcing the termination of Haitian municipal workers after Homeland Security stripped Temporary Protected Status from some 350,000 Haitians in the US, New York Mayor Mamdani revealed his DSA administration to be an instrument of the capitalist state.
(2026-08-12). One year on, our nation's capital is still under military occupation. peoplesworld.org 
A year ago this week, National Guard troops rolled into Washington under orders from Donald Trump, who invoked crime rates that were actually at 30-year lows to justify putting soldiers on street corners in the capital of a country that has historically refused military rule at home. Twelve months later, the "temporary" deployment has become …
(2026-08-12). Wisconsin race tight: Key takeaways from US primary election results. aljazeera.com Trump-backed candidates both win and lose: Results from Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina and Alabama.
(2026-08-11). Olympic champion Wu Dajing appointed China short track head coach. ecns.cn Two-time Olympic gold medalist Wu Dajing has been officially named the new head coach of China's national short track speed skating team following an open recruitment process, the Winter Sports Administration Centre of GASC announced on Wednesday.
(2026-08-12). Titian and the crisis of Renaissance humanism. peoplesworld.org 
The 450th anniversary of Titian's death on 27 August 1576 is a good opportunity to revisit the Venetian master—an artist whose long career coincides with and sheds light on the early capitalist era. Titian's seventy-year creative life spanned nearly three-quarters of the sixteenth century, a time of profound social transformation. Titian's art bears witness to …
(2026-08-12). Turkish parliament passes law on Kurdish PKK disarmament. wsws.org The Turkish parliament passed a law on the PKK's surrender. The near-unanimity of Turkish and Kurdish parties alike expresses not a turn toward peace but the ruling elite closing ranks, as it is integrated ever more deeply into the US-led war across the Middle East.
(2026-08-11). Shanghai Jiao Tong University rallies to win AUBL title in 72-69 thriller. ecns.cn Shanghai Jiao Tong University rallied in the second half to edge National Chengchi University 72-69 on Tuesday in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, winning the 2026 Asian University Basketball League (AUBL) title.
(2026-08-12). Cristiano Ronaldo announces marriage to Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal. aljazeera.com Football's most famous current player wed his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez after a decade together.
(2026-08-12). U.S. Must Fuse Missile Warning And Defense To Defeat Future Threats: SPACECOM Deputy Commander. twz.com 
The U.S. needs to change the way it tracks and defends against future missile threats, the "Historically, if you start from the high end here, missile defense and missile warning were operating o…
(2026-08-12). South Philly's youth dragon boat team heads to world championships in Taiwan. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? On a recent afternoon, the sun glints off the Schuylkill River as Discovery Pathways Youth Dragon Boat Team glides through the water, paddles cutting through the thick, humid air while they push off from the deck. | "Whose boat?" yells Thao Oo, 18, from the bow. | "Our boat!" respond the other nine paddlers. | The team of teenagers from low-income, predominantly immigrant and refugee families focuses on technique and rhythm during one of their final practices before they fly…
(2026-08-12). Colombia earthquake death toll hits 254, with thousands left homeless. geo.tv Rescuers search for survivors at the site of a collapsed building, following an earthquake, in Pereira, Colombia, August 11, 2026. — ReutersPereira records 101 deaths, while 95 people killed in Cali.Rescuers search rubble using cranes, excavators and their bare hands.Nearly 100…
(2026-08-12). At least 15 dead, dozens missing as ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe. aljazeera.com Zimbabwe's Civil Protection Unit says the ferry was carrying more than its capacity of 90 people when it capsized.
(2026-08-12). Octopus Energy: Don't use electricity during solar eclipse. wattsupwiththat.com From NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT By Paul Homewood h/t Ian Magness Meanwhile, let's all switch on our washing machines tomorrow night! Britain's biggest energy supplier is urging…
(2026-08-11). Hot Take | 100+ pigs got the coolest rescue! ecns.cn "Officer, my pigs are getting heatstroke!" That's the emergency call firefighters in China received during a scorching summer day. A truck carrying more than 100 pigs pulled over outside a fire station after many of the animals nearly collapsed from the extreme heat.
(2026-08-12). Smart Budgeting for Family Fun Activities. moguldom.com 
Creating lasting memories with your family doesn't have to break the bank. With a little planning and some creative thinking, you can fill your calendar with fun activities that delight your kids without derailing your financial goals. Smart budgeting for family fun means being intentional with your money and making sure every dollar spent on …
(2026-08-12). Meet The Billionaire Behind Connecticut's "Insurgent" Victory. levernews.com When 14-term Connecticut Rep. John Larson lost his Democratic primary to 47-year-old former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin yesterday, The New York Times
(2026-08-12). Cherry-Picking Met Office Drops Declining Wind Speed Chapter From Its Latest Annual Climate Report. wattsupwiththat.com Needless to say, the Met Office owes the paying public an explanation for its extraordinary behaviour in failing to update such important climate data.
(2026-08-12). Oil and Gold Rise as Geopolitical Tensions Mount Ahead of US CPI. moderndiplomacy.eu Oil and gold prices climbed on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions intensified ahead of key U.S. inflation data, while investors assessed the potential impact on Federal Reserve interest rate policy. U.S. crude rose 0.61% to $83.71 a barrel, while Brent crude gained 0.62% to $89.46, extending its rally to a sixth consecutive session. Both benchmarks settled …
(2026-08-12). 'Islamic NATO' already showing cracks? Houthi missile hit ship in Bab al-Mandeb, Pakistanis killed. hindustantimes.com Fresh tensions are rising in the Red Sea after a vessel was reportedly struck by a projectile off Yemen's Al Mokha coast. Yemeni officials have blamed the Houthis, while reports say three crew members were killed. The Houthis have not claimed responsibility, as maritime attacks threaten to further escalate the Saudi-Yemen conflict.
(2026-08-12). Trump-Linked Oil Firm To Drill In Greenland Without Permission. popularresistance.org Greenland Energy, a US oil company established last year with ties to President Donald Trump, recently unloaded drilling equipment on Greenland's eastern coast without securing permission from local authorities, The Guardian reported on 8 August. | Greenland's Department of Industry and Minerals issued a "strong warning" that it had authorized neither the shipment nor its arrival on shore, stating that every logistical step tied to the project must be cleared in advance by the mineral resources authority. | Residents of the thinly populated Jameson Land region had watched a tug haul a barge toward the coast and o…
(2026-08-11). China's auto exports top 1 million for second straight month. ecns.cn China exported 1.043 million vehicles in July, up 81.3% year on year, marking the second consecutive month exports exceeded one million units, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said Wednesday.
(2026-08-12). Joe Biden Should Be Dying Of Cancer In The Hague. thealtworld.com Joe Biden's cancer is moving into the advanced stages, according to the former president's son Hunter. | AP "Former U.S. President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues, his son Hunter said in an interview. | "In a wide-ranging interview with the BBC broadcast late on Friday, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch. | "'The cancer h…
(2026-08-11). From 'world factory' to 'world market': China's imports surge 22% in first seven months. ecns.cn China's imports rose 22% year on year in the first seven months of 2026, outpacing export growth by 8 percentage points, according to data from the General Administration of Customs.
(2026-08-11). Property service supermarket in Northeast China offers tailored services for communities. ecns.cn A "property service supermarket" in Changchun, Jilin Province, has brought more flexible property services to 39 old residential communities covering 245 buildings.
(2026-08-12). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-11). China's domestically developed C919 jetliner launches first international route. ecns.cn China's domestically developed C919 large passenger jet made its first international commercial flight on Wednesday, with Air China's CA723 flight departing Beijing at around 3 p.m. for Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia, according to Air China.
(2026-08-12). Zambia's president rallies for second term ahead of election. aljazeera.com Zambia's president rallies for second term ahead of election…
(2026-08-12). Cristiano Ronaldo marries longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in intimate ceremony. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have officially got married in a private ceremony in Portugal, ending years of speculation about their relationship status. The couple confirmed the wedding by sharing a simple photo of their wedding rings. | The 41-year-old Portugal and Al Nassr star and 32-year-old Argentine-Spanish model Rodriguez tied the knot in a civil ceremony in Cascais on August 11. Their five children were also present at the ceremony. The couple later posted a picture showing their hands with wedding rings, confirming the marriage. | WEDDING RUMOURS CREATED CONFUSION | Before the…
(2026-08-12). An assessment of the decade of socialist revolution and the tasks of the Socialist Equality Party. wsws.org We are publishing here the opening report to the Ninth Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US), given by David North, the national chairman of the SEP. The congress was held from August 2 to August 7, 2026.
(2026-08-11). Shanghai pilots AI-powered weight management program for children. ecns.cn Shanghai is piloting a new approach to weight management for children and adolescents, combining artificial intelligence, targeted health education and multidisciplinary medical care.
(2026-08-12). Trade Unionists Launch Solidarity Organization With Filipino Labor Movement. popularresistance.org Los Angeles, CA — On Sunday, July 26, over 100 activists from different organizations came together to celebrate the launch of Bulosan — a network fighting for the labor movement in the United States and international solidarity with unions and workers in the Philippines. | "The core of our organization is made up of union organizers and workers who understand the importance of building genuine trade unions, building solidarity between workers in the Philippines and workers in southern California, and organizing overseas Filipino workers to contribute to the struggle back home.
(2026-08-12). Democratic primary voters pick anti-MAGA candidates for November ballots. peoplesworld.org 
The corporate media is making much of the battles between so-called "establishment" Democrats and others who are identified with the organization Democratic Socialists of America. While the divisions are real enough, reliance on such broad categories sometimes cloud the facts. Similarly, too many commentators seem intent on pitting Black voters against white progressive voters in …
(2026-08-12). Why Are European Banks, Japan's Bonds and Populism Shaping Markets? moderndiplomacy.eu This week's market headlines have been dominated by Gulf tensions, inflation, bond market concerns and renewed political pressure on the Federal Reserve. But beneath those developments, investors are watching three broader trends: the surprising strength of European bank stocks, Japanese investors shifting toward European government bonds, and growing concerns over the economic consequences of populist …
(2026-08-11). Pinglu Canal begins live-ship trials ahead of September opening. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal, China's first major river-to-sea canal included in a national development plan, began live-ship trials on Wednesday, marking the final major test before the waterway opens to traffic.
(2012-08-26). PTI cannot distance itself from worker who attacked security forces: Talal Chaudhry. tribune.com.pk 
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership could not distance itself from a party worker who attacked security forces, arguing that political leaders had a responsibility to examine how their supporters were "trained" and what ideas had been instilled in their minds. | The worker being referred to was identified as Muhammad Hussain, who allegedly opened fire on security forces on Mall Road in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, injuring a patrolling officer before he was killed in retaliatory firing, according to police. | The Rawalpindi police said Hussain bel…
(2026-08-11). Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji passes away at 98. ecns.cn Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died of illness at the age of 98 in Beijing at 11: 06 a.m. Wednesday.
(2026-08-12). How the Egypt-Ethiopia feud could upend Trump's plans in Africa. responsiblestatecraft.org On July 19, President Donald Trump's top Africa adviser, Massad Boulos, held a
(2026-08-12). Iraq between Occupation and Sovereignty, as US Troops Depart. juancole.com Tulsa, OK (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — "It's ironic how I am writing you an email when you taught me how to write one!… You played a huge role in my learning process. Many teachers did not understand how my brain works…you saw me struggle with SAT words and u told me to make comics and write stories. I feel like the way you knew my strength and helped me incorporate it with my learning process was amazing!… I was very young and traumatized from war so I could not express myself, only through art, and you were very supportive." | The above is from a 2025 email exchange with Lara*, a Kurdish…
(2026-08-12). Memories of fallen 1976 heroes live on, says Morolong. sanews.gov.za Memories of fallen 1976 heroes live on, says Morolong | Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has paid tribute to the young people who lost their lives in the struggle against apartheid, saying their sacrifices will not be forgotten. | Speaking during the Western Cape leg of the Milestones of Freedom campaign in Cape Town on Tuesday, Morolong said the memories of those who gave their lives for freedom would live on for generations to come. | The campaign brings together communities, government and young people to reflect on South Africa's liberation history and commemorate the sacrifices that paved the…
(2026-08-12). Ambassador AKAMATSU Shuichi Puts People at the Heart of Japan-Pakistan Cooperation. thinktank.pk In an increasingly competitive global environment, nations are discovering that their greatest long-term asset is not infrastructure alone, but the people who can build, manage and transform institutions. Japan's latest contribution to Pakistan reflects precisely this philosophy. The Government of Japan has extended grant aid worth •350 million (350 million Japanese Yen) for the implementation …
(2026-08-12). Family members outraged over unbearable conditions on aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. wsws.org Family members are reporting that living conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier—which had been at sea for a record 208 days—are deteriorating and becoming unbearable for 5,000 sailors and Marines deployed to the Arabian Sea in the US war against Iran.
(2026-08-12). Trump says his decoy plane faced 'greater risk' in secret flight change. aljazeera.com The swap, which happened after the NATO summit on July 8, wasn't disclosed until this week.
(2026-08-12). Climate Blame Game: Global Central Planning Needed? wattsupwiththat.com "Buyer beware. The smartest guys in the room, the expert planners, the government-enabled Lords of the (political) marketplace, want to demote you."
(2026-08-12). Trump says US will 'keep Hormuz strait control'. geo.tv US President Donald Trump gestures during an event in Arizona, US, on December 22, 2024. — ReutersTrump says Iran helpless against US naval blockade.US president says Iran has no navy and air force.Iranian leadership is "uncertain", claims Trump.
(2026-08-12). Congress Has A Responsibility To Reverse Water Crisis It Caused In Puerto Rico. popularresistance.org The air in Puerto Rico is thick with the vibrant, unmistakable rhythm of life. Parrots cut bright streaks across the sky from roof to roof, and iguanas bask lazily on the grass. But the more telling sounds of daily life are the water trucks lumbering through neighborhoods‚Äâ—‚Äâor the hollow, dry hiss of household pipes when the taps give out yet again. | Nearly nine years after Hurricane Maria tore through the island, a dangerous myth persists: that Puerto Rico's ongoing humanitarian crisis is a failure of local resilience or an unavoidable consequence of climate change. T…
(2026-08-12). Momo and the Time Thieves Review — Kids' Fantasy Jaunt Sticks the Boot Into Capitalism. portside.org Momo and the Time Thieves Review — Kids' Fantasy Jaunt Sticks the Boot Into Capitalism |
(2026-08-12). Italy: Fire at working class housing occupation exposes Rome's housing crisis. wsws.org Meloni's crackdown on the Spin Time Labs building is part of a coordinated "law and order" legislative campaign designed to systematically dismantle Italy's squatter networks and prioritize private property rights.
(2026-08-11). Trump administration lifts curbs on TikTok use on U.S. government devices. ecns.cn The Trump administration has lifted restrictions on the use of TikTok on federal government devices, saying the short-video app no longer poses a national security threat following the restructuring of its U.S. operations.
(2026-08-12). Our Wars on Each Other and our War on the Planet. juancole.com (
(2026-08-12). US War on Iran Is Devastating for Women Who Want Life and Freedom. juancole.com Iran's January protests were a "bloodbath," Nasrin Sotoudeh
(2026-08-12). Republicans install anti-worker majority on NLRB. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate voted 51-47, along party lines, to confirm James Macy and reconfirm David Prouty to the National Labor Relations Board. The move hands MAGA a 3-1 majority and clears the way for the capitalist class to dismantle several key pro-worker rulings issued by the NLRB during the Biden administration. Macy, a Republican …
(2026-08-11). 1,201 suspects held in Guangdong's anti-gang crackdown. ecns.cn Guangdong police have dismantled 90 new-type gangs and solved 353 criminal cases, arresting 1,201 suspects and seizing large volumes of assets, the provincial public security department announced Tuesday.
(2026-08-11). Hong Kong opens economic and trade office in Kuala Lumpur to boost ASEAN ties. ecns.cn Hong Kong officially opened its Economic and Trade Office (ETO) in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, strengthening ties with Malaysia and the broader ASEAN region.
(2026-08-11). Humanoid robots take to Beijing pitch in autonomous football qualifiers. ecns.cn Humanoid robots competed Tuesday at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval, known as the "Ice Ribbon," in qualifiers for the second World Humanoid Robot Games. All on-field actions were required to be performed autonomously.
(2026-08-12). The sentencing of Bogdan Syrotiuk and the fraud of the "war for democracy" in Ukraine. wsws.org Not one major Western news outlet has reported the 15-year sentence against the Ukrainian antiwar socialist.
(2026-08-11). Viral invitation draws 300 strangers from across China to Xinjiang wedding. ecns.cn More than 300 strangers traveled from across China to attend a wedding in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Saturday after a digital invitation meant for family and friends unexpectedly went viral.
(2026-08-12). Rybakina defeats Osaka, advances to Canadian Open semifinals to play Gauff. aljazeera.com Elena Rybakina stages a huge comeback to beat Naomi Osaka and will now play Coco Gauff for a place in the final.
(2026-08-12). Putin's FSB caught every one Zelensky sent to blow up Russian fuel sites? Major blow to Kyiv intel. hindustantimes.com Russia says its security agencies have thwarted dozens of alleged Ukrainian sabotage and terrorism plots in 2026, including attacks targeting transport, fuel and energy infrastructure. Russian officials claim 66 bombings and arson attacks were prevented and 150 people detained, while accusing Ukrainian security services of recruiting Russian citizens and using upgraded drones.
(2026-08-12). The Generation That Stopped Waiting: South Asia's Arab Spring? unitedworldint.com By Dure Akram For quite some time, a sequence of images has begun to define South Asian politics. Young Sri Lankans wandering through a presidential residence that had once seemed untouchable. Bangladeshi students carrying coffins through Dhaka after their classmates were killed. Teenagers in Kathmandu filming themselves outside parliament while a government tried to shut …
(2026-08-12). First Came Flock Cameras; Now Local Cops Want Autonomous Drones. popularresistance.org Police in cities across the U.S. are rolling out a pro-drone PR blitz as hundreds of local police departments prepare to deploy autonomous, AI-driven surveillance drones. The drones are capable of following a single vehicle across an entire city, capturing footage through apartment windows, and generally recording daily life from the sky without being noticed. | As of February, more than 1,000 law enforcement and public safety agencies had received waivers from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate autonomous surveillance drones as part of so-called "drone-as-first-responder" (DFR) programs, accord…
(2026-08-11). Musk family praises China travel amid growing global interest. ecns.cn U.S. entrepreneur and Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently encouraged people to visit China, describing the country as "awesome" in a social media post.
(2026-08-12). MEC says women's fight for dignity remains unfinished. sanews.gov.za MEC says women's fight for dignity remains unfinished | The struggle for South African women's freedom stretches far beyond the historic 1956 march to the Union Buildings, with the story of Sarah Baartman offering a stark reminder of the colonial violence and dehumanisation from which women had to be liberated, Eastern Cape MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Nonkqubela Pieters says. | Speaking at the Eastern Cape leg of the Milestones of Freedom programme during Women's Month, Pieters placed Baartman's story at the centre of the country's long journey towards women's emancipation, arg…
(2026-08-12). Australian air traffic control crisis deepens with 2 near misses at Sydney airport. wsws.org The narrowly averted collisions came amid longstanding air traffic controller shortages, which are also causing frequent flight delays.
(2026-08-12). Social Security workers: Bad situation turned worse under Trump. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Closed offices. Short staffing. Long drives to get service. Even longer waits in lines. And interminable delays in having your case decided—as the boss tries to push your clients onto computerized responses that are sometimes flat-out wrong. Welcome to the world of Social Security staffers, where for the last 15 years, with one short exception …
(2026-08-12). Australia: Albanese government prepares to ram through brutal attack on the disabled. wsws.org The bipartisan assault rides roughshod over deep-seated opposition from NDIS participants and their families, disability experts, health and welfare workers and even recent warnings from the government-funded Human Rights Commission.
(2026-08-12). Hunger strike against inhumane conditions, forced labor and torture in Ukrainian prisons. wsws.org The horrific conditions in Ukrainian prisons, which resemble those in concentration camps, underscore the urgency of the fight for the freedom of Bogdan Syrotiuk, and all other political prisoners.
(2026-08-12). Philadelphia's 'portal' is leaving City Hall, searching for a new home. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Organizers say an art installation connecting cities around the world through a live video feed is preparing to leave Philadelphia's City Hall. | The final day to see the "portal" at City Hall will be Oct. 31 after the city was unable to extend the permit for the project. | "The city is unfortunately not able to extend the permit, that's why we need to relocate," said the Portals Organization in an email response. | The tourist attraction connects Philadelphia with cities ar…
(2026-08-12). Midterm Madness: Bernie Saw This Coming. levernews.com 
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(2026-08-12). Cambridge chief calls plagiarism case 'an aberration'. geo.tv Professor Jason Arday receives his degree after graduating in Education Studies from St. Mary's University in London. — St Mary's University website
(2026-08-12). Russia appoints former CJI DY Chandrachud as arbitrator for legal battle with Ukrainian bank. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Russia has appointed former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud as its arbitrator in an investment treaty dispute brought by Ukrainian state-owned bank Oschadbank. | The case is attributed to the war between Russia and Ukraine and the claimed impact of military operations on the bank's operations.The case is being heard under the 1998 Russia-Ukraine bilateral investment treaty. Oschadbank's claim is reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars. | Three-member tribunal | The arbitration panel will have three members. Dyala Jimenez, a Costa Rican arbitrator and former trade minister, wil…
(2026-08-12). Chinese Trade to Europe via Russia: What Is Beijing's Hidden Strategic Game? thinktank.pk China's expanding trade routes to Europe through Russia are being presented increasingly as a practical response to global shipping disruptions. Faster rail connections, rising freight volumes and the search for alternative routes around troubled maritime corridors all make the Eurasian land bridge commercially attractive. But behind the language of connectivity and "mutual benefit" lies a …
(2026-08-12). Rational Choice and G20: The Renewable Energy Implementation Ambiguity. moderndiplomacy.eu Renewable energy became an essential issue in G20 meetings due to the reality of climate change in recent decades. The campaign of the energy transition is one of the efforts to change energy resources from fossil fuel and coal to renewable energy by utilizing natural resources. Based on natural energy, which is solar, wind, geothermal, …
(2026-08-12). How ICE Subcontracts Its Anti-Immigrant Terror To Local Police. popularresistance.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 as president. | The authors found a pattern of misconduct in state after state, in both cities with massive enforcement surges like Minneapolis and in communities that never saw significant federal law enforcement deployment.
(2026-08-11). China rejects U.S. criticism over missile test notification. ecns.cn China on Tuesday rejected accusations from the United States and other countries over its submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test conducted in July at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
(2026-08-12). After 30 years of cultural revival, the Siraya reclaim their Indigenous status in Taiwan. globalvoices.org
(2026-08-12). 'The hardest mission of my life': A rescuer's loss in the Lebanon War. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-12). Thomas Paine and politics. strategic-culture.su
(2026-08-12). Rare solar eclipse to sweep across Europe and the Arctic. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-12). Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China. geo.tv
(2026-08-12). A hydrogen-powered vehicle sets new land speed record. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-12). More than 100 passengers rescued after Indonesia ferry fire. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-12). Egyptian student livestreams his kidnapping. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-12). When US left Afghanistan, China moved in. So How's it going? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-08-12). Woman rescued after 36 hours under rubble in Colombia. aljazeera.com
(2026-08-11). Why North Korea Gets a Pass: Is Deterrence Enough? moderndiplomacy.eu On 13 June 2025, Israel attacked Iranian nuclear facilities and military leadership over Iran's uranium enrichment capacity, not even a confirmed decision of a weapon being built (Associated Press, 2025). Eight months later, a second attack, a joint US-Israeli operation, killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, alongside roughly forty senior officials, in a strike explicitly …
(2026-08-11). Saturday 8/15: – yes, Tesla – NO. indybay.org Lake Cunningham Park, parking lot D | 2305 S. White Road | San Jose 95148…
(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). 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). Friday 8/14: Join Us for a Discussion on: What Should We Do Now to Work for Revolution? indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-08-11). Russia e Italia, sorelle d'anima. strategic-culture.su Marcello Veneziani | Segue nostro Da quando l'Unione europea ha dichiarato guerra alla Russia, immaginando di essere stata aggredita, non sono più permessi spazi di dialogo nemmeno a livello di arte, cultura e sport, ambiti un tempo impermeabili ai conflitti | Da quando l'Unione europea ha dichiarato guerra alla Russia, immaginando di essere stata aggredita, non sono più permessi spazi di dialogo nemmeno a livello di arte, cultura e spor…
(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). Saturday 8/15: San José…Defend Democracy. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José 95117…
(2026-08-11). ICRC president: At 77, the Geneva Conventions remain indispensable to humanity and global stability. icrc.org Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, to mark the 77th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 on August 12th.
(2026-08-11). Thursday 8/20: Stop Flock! Safety Over Surveillance. indybay.org King Plaza | 250 Hamilton Ave (in front of City Hall) | Palo Alto 94301…
(2026-08-11). Sunday 10/4: Threads of Heritage: An Arab Fashion Legacy (AACC Event). indybay.org Casablanca Banquet Hall | 1682 Monterey Road | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-08-11). Saturday 8/29: Lunch & Learn Series – Global Sumud Flotilla with Greta Berlin and Dr. Mohammad Subeh. indybay.org SEIU Local 521 | 2302 Zanker Road | San Jose, CA 95131…
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.