Taiwan’s 2026 Urban Resilience Exercise has introduced an internet-outage scenario for the first time. The exercise considers the possibility of communications being disrupted during wartime. A BBC Chinese reporter visited the scene in Taichung to hear how residents viewed measures to slow internet access.
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BBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 11:00
AFP News AgencyBrazilian billionaire Alberto Safra’s financial-services firm, ASA, intends to add 50 employees in the US this year. The recruits will work with wealthy clients from the United States and Latin America. The planned expansion would strengthen ASA’s presence in the American market for affluent customers. The hiring target is focused on client service rather than a broader description of the firm’s operations.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 11:00
A fun-fact item asks whether a particular cloud will produce rain. It focuses on the possibility of rainfall from the cloud, without providing additional details.
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China News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-11 11:00
Mathematician James Maynard has spent much of the past year reflecting deeply on where his field is headed. The University of Oxford professor and Fields Medal winner told The Verge that he is wrestling with mathematics’ future as the traditionally slow-moving discipline speeds up its adaptation to artificial intelligence. Maynard’s concerns center on how AI may reshape the practice and direction of mathematical research.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 11:00
The Bank of Russia has placed Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether on a list of cryptocurrencies available for public trading. The regulator has also imposed an annual limit on cryptocurrency purchases by non-qualified investors. Their purchases will be capped at $3,632 per year. The measures were announced by the Russian central bank.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:59
A post on X has drawn widespread attention by calling the wrapper of the Chinese milk candy White Rabbit a “masterstroke of graphic design.” It has reportedly attracted about 6 million views and 260,000 likes. The reaction centers on the candy’s instantly recognizable packaging, which is spreading well beyond its product identity online.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-11 10:57
Retired Major General Leonid Ivlev said Russia regards any arms manufacturing facility in Ukraine as a legitimate target. He described such a site as effectively a military workshop. Ivlev argued that destroying these facilities should serve to protect the lives of Russian citizens.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:57
A senior diplomat says the Eurasian Economic Union is calling on Armenia to settle its position on membership by December. The issue is due to return to the agenda at a December meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council. The planned discussion places Armenia’s membership decision before the bloc’s highest-level economic council.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:55
South Carolina voters will take part in a special election on Tuesday. The contest will choose a Republican challenger for the Senate race taking place during the midterm elections. Lindsey Graham’s death has reshaped that campaign. The vote will determine which Republican enters the race as the party’s challenger.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:55
The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has exceeded 2,000. As of Tuesday, authorities had confirmed 4,381 cases across five provinces. The outbreak is described as the fastest-growing on record. Its continued spread is intensifying concern over the country’s public health situation.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 10:52
Merchant vessels have been steering clear of ports in Ukraine’s Odesa Region for three weeks. Ukraine has consequently lost 1.47 billion dollars in foreign-exchange earnings. The report links the vessel avoidance to a substantial loss of revenue, without providing further details on the cause or the ships involved.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:52
Fitch has kept India’s sovereign rating at BBB-. The agency points to strong economic growth as a support for the rating. It also says India’s fiscal metrics remain weak. Growing concern about youth unemployment could place additional pressure on the country’s fiscal profile, Fitch reckons.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:50
Hotel prices have risen sharply in several important European cities ahead of a total solar eclipse. Hundreds of thousands of visitors are travelling to watch the first eclipse of its kind visible from the continent this century. Reykjavík has recorded one of the steepest increases, with rooms costing twice their normal rate. Spain is also seeing particularly strong bookings. Reykjavík is among the few accessible places where the full eclipse can be viewed before evening arrives on Wednesday.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 10:50
FSB chief Alexander Bortnikov said three attempts by Ukrainian saboteurs to infiltrate Russia had been thwarted in 2026. He also said Ukrainian intelligence agencies were intensifying efforts to recruit attackers among Russian citizens. The statement presents the infiltration attempts and recruitment drive as part of stepped-up activity by Ukrainian agencies. No further details about the operations or the alleged recruits were provided.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:48
A federation representing almost 300 French newspapers said on Tuesday that it had complained to France’s competition authority about Google’s new AI-generated summaries in search results. The group fears the feature could reduce visits to newspaper websites. By presenting information directly on the search page, the summaries may discourage users from clicking through to the publishers’ sites. The complaint reflects concern among French newspapers that Google’s AI feature could erode traffic that supports their online presence.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 10:47
Russia is developing a protective net called Darwin-D to defend roads against unmanned aerial vehicle attacks. The system is intended to counter FPV drones and fixed-wing UAVs. Its planned coverage includes highways, major roads and transportation arteries. The roads it protects are designed to be at least 12 meters wide.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 10:47
Sentiment among U.S. small-business owners climbed to its highest level in 11 months during July. A sharp increase in the share planning to hire suggests the previous month’s decline in nonfarm payrolls may have been temporary. At the same time, labor shortages remain a concern for business owners. The reading points to stronger hiring intentions despite ongoing staffing difficulties.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:45
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the country has succeeded in producing SKIF installation equipment independently. He described the equipment as unique. The statement highlights Russia’s claimed domestic capability in this area.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:45
A Syrian court has sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher to death in absentia. The verdict concerns crimes against humanity and war crimes allegedly committed during the country’s 14-year civil war. About half a million people died in the conflict. The brothers fled to Moscow after a lightning rebel offensive in December 2024 toppled the dictatorial regime in just 11 days.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 10:40
Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s former president, has been sentenced to death in absentia. The ousted leader is described as a Syrian dictator. He was convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the country’s civil war. The ruling concerns conduct attributed to him during that conflict. Assad was not present for the proceedings.
A Syrian court has sentenced Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, according to television reports. The court also handed down a death sentence to Atef Najib. Najib formerly headed the political security directorate in Syria’s Daraa province. The report provides no further details about the rulings.
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death after trying him in absentia on Tuesday. The court convicted him of crimes that include killings, torture and arbitrary arrest. The case concerns conduct during Syria’s nearly 14-year war. Assad was not present for the proceedings.
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia. The ruling concerns crimes committed during the country’s 14-year deadly conflict. The headline identifies Assad as the subject of the sentence and links the case directly to the long-running conflict in Syria.
A Syrian court has imposed a death sentence in absentia on ousted President Bashar Assad and his younger brother. The ruling accuses them of crimes against humanity and war crimes. The alleged offenses date to Syria’s 14-year conflict. That conflict left roughly half a million people dead.
A Syrian court has sentenced Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia. The ruling concerns crimes against humanity. Assad was not present during the proceedings. The sentence marks a major legal action against Syria’s former leader.
A Syrian court has handed down a death sentence in absentia against ousted President Bashar Assad. The ruling comes more than a year and a half after the former dictator was overthrown. Assad then fled to Russia, placing him outside the court’s reach. The verdict marks a new judicial step against Syria’s former leader.
Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib have been sentenced to death in what is described as a landmark trial in Syria. The development is reported as breaking news, marking a major legal decision involving the two men.
AFP News AgencyNine months into his presidency, Bolivia’s Rodrigo Paz is struggling to secure support for a market-oriented reform package. His challenge comes as Latin America experiences a broader shift to the right. At the same time, the coalition backing his government is fracturing. The proposed changes are linked to a deal with the International Monetary Fund, adding another test for Paz’s administration.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:40
Benoit Castel, recently named the world’s best pastry chef, continues to work from his artisan foundations. Warm bread fills the air at one of his patisseries in Paris. There, Castel was occupied with testing new recipes. His latest recognition has not pulled him away from hands-on pastry making. Instead, he remains closely involved in the work of developing his creations.
FFrance 24Original★☆☆☆☆2026-08-11 10:37
A video circulating on social media shows the moment a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Colombia on Monday, August 10. Rescue teams are still working to locate survivors. Authorities say the death toll has already reached the hundreds. They warn that the number of fatalities could rise further as operations continue.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence on Tuesday to Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella. The message followed a severe earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10 and caused deaths. Xi conveyed his sympathy over the deadly disaster. The communication was addressed directly to Colombia’s president.
Colombia has been struck by one of its largest earthquakes in years, leaving at least 132 people dead. A state of emergency has been declared following the disaster. Video shows a family fleeing their home as the earthquake struck. Emergency authorities are responding to the aftermath.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in western Colombia has killed at least 132 people. The disaster caused widespread damage across the affected area. More than 2,700 people have reportedly been listed as missing. Rescue teams are carrying out an urgent search for survivors amid the devastation. The scale of the reported deaths and disappearances points to a major humanitarian emergency in the region.
Rescue teams are stepping up efforts to locate survivors in western Colombia. The region is dealing with devastating damage from a deadly earthquake. Search operations are moving urgently through affected towns as crews look for people who may still be trapped. Authorities and rescuers are focused on finding survivors amid the destruction.
Rescue teams in western Colombia worked overnight and continued into Tuesday, searching the ruins for people who may still be alive. A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake devastated parts of the country’s coffee-growing region on Monday. Authorities say at least 164 people have died. They warn that the casualty count could rise further as the search continues. Operations have now entered their second day.
Rescue operations in western Colombia continued into a second day on Tuesday. Emergency crews searched through collapsed buildings and homes reduced to rubble. Expectations grew that the death toll could rise further after what is described as the country’s most powerful earthquake in decades. Teams remained focused on finding people beneath the destruction.
Rescue operations in western Colombia entered a second day on Tuesday. Emergency crews continued searching through collapsed buildings and homes reduced to rubble. Authorities expect the death toll to increase, as the earthquake is described as the country’s strongest in decades. The ongoing searches are focused on locating people beneath the destruction.
In Havana, gasoline is being sold from cramped apartments for $38 a gallon. A celebrity model promotes diesel on Instagram against a reggaeton soundtrack. Six decades after Fidel Castro’s revolution, capitalist activity is suddenly showing through in Cuba’s communist energy sector, opening small cracks in a system long shaped by state control.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 10:35
Funding for acute malnutrition programs in parts of Somalia has fallen by more than 80% this year, Médecins Sans Frontières says. The reduction comes as severe hunger among children rises in displacement camps in the southwest. MSF reports that one in four children screened there is severely malnourished. The figures point to a sharp gap between escalating need and available assistance.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:30
World shares were broadly lower while oil prices gained more than 2%, following a 5% surge on Monday. Crude markets were being driven higher by uncertainty over when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen and allow oil shipments to resume. The questions surrounding the waterway are adding pressure to energy prices as investors watch for signs of renewed flows.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 10:30
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said Iran is drafting an announcement on its continuing talks with Oman. Qatar supports any understanding that secures the Strait of Hormuz and prevents it from being used for political blackmail. The talks concern navigation arrangements, safe shipping, environmental issues, maritime services and crime prevention.
US President Donald Trump has taken a tougher position toward Iran while talks continue over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He declared that the Islamic Republic must pay reparations for attacks carried out in the past. The demand complicates prospects for an agreement on the strategic waterway and casts doubt on hopes that negotiations will produce a deal.
Donald Trump is sending conflicting signals about his strategy toward Iran.
Florida energy tycoon Harry Sargeant III has agreed to sell his interests in Venezuela’s second-largest oil producer, according to the report. Sargeant had long acted as a back channel between Washington and Caracas. The sale followed a pressure campaign aimed at forcing him out of the investment.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:30
Representatives of Rossotrudnichestvo visited Damascus, where they held meetings with Syria’s Foreign Ministry, its Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and the Culture Ministry. The discussions were linked to plans for the Russian House to restart its work in the Syrian capital. The visit brought the Russian agency into contact with several Syrian government bodies. No further details about the planned resumption were provided.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 10:26
An unprecedented drought has affected France this summer, with dry conditions recorded across 95 percent of mainland France in July. The situation is part of a wider drought affecting countries across Europe. Journalist Ellen Gainsford reports on the developing conditions and their broad regional reach.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:26
France is facing an exceptional drought alongside the extreme heat affecting the country this summer. About two thirds of groundwater levels are currently below normal. Around 70 percent of France has been placed under water restrictions to help conserve supplies. The successive heatwaves are worsening the drought conditions.
Major-General Fawzi al-Mansouri, the military intelligence chief of Libya’s eastern government, was killed in a car bomb attack. The prime minister of the eastern Libyan government condemned the killing.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:25
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to meet his Thai counterpart, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, in Moscow on August 14. The two ministers are expected to discuss key matters on the bilateral agenda. The meeting will focus on issues concerning relations between Russia and Thailand and other shared priorities.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 10:25
Donald Trump says he expects Iran’s economy to collapse under pressure from the United States. The US leader also claims that Iran’s currency has almost no value.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:24
AFP News AgencyA defense source says Russian forces’ control of Shcherbakovka is helping them advance toward Kharkov. The source describes active Russian operations in the Kharkov Region as putting pressure on the opposing side. According to the statement, those operations are forcing the enemy to reconsider its combat plans. The report presents the battlefield development as affecting the enemy’s military planning.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:20
Jury selection opened Monday in the trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder. Prosecutors accuse former street gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis of masterminding the drive-by shooting that killed the hip-hop star in Las Vegas three decades ago. Davis, 63, is charged with orchestrating the killing rather than firing the weapon. He has pleaded not guilty. A conviction could bring a life sentence without parole.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 10:19
The trial of a man accused of arranging Tupac Shakur’s killing opened this week. Jury selection marked the start of proceedings in the long-delayed case. The rap star was shot near the Las Vegas Strip almost three decades ago. FRANCE 24’s Wassim Cornet reports on the trial’s opening.
Turkish lawmakers voted on Monday to approve a bill granting limited amnesty to Kurdish PKK militants. The measure represents a key stage in a peace process intended to bring decades of deadly violence to an end. Its passage signals parliamentary backing for the proposed reintegration framework, while the stated goal remains ending the long-running conflict through the peace process.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-11 10:18
Turkey’s parliament approved legislation on Monday that would create a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants. The measure is intended to support the government’s peace initiative involving their insurgent group. It resembles an amnesty, but relief would depend on stated conditions. France 24’s Jasper Mortimer offers further analysis and insights into the legislation and its potential role in the initiative.
Türkiye’s parliament approved a legal framework on Monday covering the disarmament and reintegration of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK. The measure is described as a key step toward ending a conflict that has lasted for decades. It establishes a legal basis for efforts to disarm PKK members and support their return to society. The vote marks a significant development in the broader peace process.
Türkiye has approved legislation setting conditions for thousands of PKK members to return to society. The law offers them a possible path to amnesty if the group fully disarms. The measure establishes terms for reintegration while tying that opportunity to the PKK’s complete disarmament. It marks a legal step in the process involving Türkiye and the PKK.
Turkey’s parliament has endorsed a landmark measure aimed at helping end the country’s four-decade conflict with the PKK. The law describes how some militants could return to civilian life. It does not, however, settle what will happen to Abdullah Ocalan. The vote therefore advances the reintegration process while leaving a central question unresolved.
Turkey’s parliament approved a limited amnesty law for Kurdish PKK militants on Monday. The measure represents a major step in a peace process intended to bring decades of conflict to an end. The legislation does not cover imprisoned PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan. His release has remained a central demand of the group. The exclusion leaves a significant condition unresolved as the peace initiative moves forward.
Türkiye has approved a bill resembling a pardon for thousands of Kurdistan Workers’ Party fighters. The text envisages that some PKK members who surrender their weapons could return to civilian life. The measure links laying down arms with reintegration into society. It presents a legal route for eligible fighters to leave the armed struggle and resume civilian lives.
Turkey’s parliament has approved a landmark law creating a legal framework for disbanding the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party, or PKK. The measure marks a major step toward ending a conflict that has lasted for decades. Tens of thousands of people have been killed in the fighting. The legislation gives the peace process a formal legal foundation.
The United States plans to establish a deterrence line across the Indo-Pacific, according to the Pentagon. Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby said Washington’s priority is to field a fully operational and resilient denial-defense architecture. He said the system would stretch along the First Island Chain, extending from Malaysia to Japan. The statement presents the deployment of this regional defense structure as a central US priority.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 10:17
U.S. President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last year that Ukraine had “no cards” in its fight against Russia. Since that meeting, however, Ukraine has demonstrated that it can carry the war into Russia. The shift challenges the earlier portrayal of Kyiv as lacking meaningful leverage in the conflict.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 10:15
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says a Russian strike on Ukraine involved ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea, an ally of Russia. The attack took place in Zaporizhzhia and killed at least six people, while injuring 19 others. His claim identifies the weapons as coming from Russia’s ally. The reported incident adds another allegation about the weapons used in the war against Ukraine.
Russian forces carried out overnight strikes on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv on August 11. Six people were killed in the attack on Zaporizhzhia. The incident adds to the continuing pattern of Russian strikes during the war in Ukraine. Kyiv was also targeted during the same overnight operation.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday calling for fewer childhood vaccinations. The measure limits the inoculation schedule to 11 immunizations. Trump said the change would benefit children in the United States. France 24 journalist Philip Turle provides analysis of the decision.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:11
Russian canoeists will be permitted to compete in international tournaments starting in 2027. The current policy will remain fully in force through December 31, 2026. The change therefore applies after the existing policy period ends. No further details about the future competition rules are provided.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 10:11
Pakistan is widely associated with conservative values and has rarely drawn attention for its music and entertainment industries. In major cities including Karachi and Lahore, however, a discreet yet active DJ scene is starting to gain recognition. New talents and artists are reshaping the country’s musical landscape. Increasingly, women are also making their mark in a sector long dominated by men.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 10:09
The US Securities and Exchange Commission accused investment adviser Adit Ventures and co-founder Eric Munson of making false claims in schemes offering access to pre-IPO investments. The regulator said clients were charged millions of dollars in undisclosed fees to purchase shares in companies including SpaceX and Klarna before those shares were offered to the public.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:05
Britain’s statistics office said Tuesday that November 2027 is the likeliest date for adopting a new labour-market survey. The survey would replace the office’s flagship measure of employment conditions. That existing dataset has been affected by persistent problems. The planned switch is intended to provide an improved gauge of the jobs market.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 10:05
Former Syrian official Atef Najib has been sentenced to death alongside al-Assad. Experts say the trial has served as a test of Syria’s transitional justice. The case therefore places Najib’s identity within a broader reckoning over the country’s justice process.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:03
The white-ball cricket series between Bangladesh and India is under threat. Tensions emerged after Bangladeshi Prime Minister Hasina was toppled. The two sides are now trying to preserve the series despite the political turmoil. The dispute has put the sporting schedule at risk.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 10:02
German MEP Fabio De Masi accused the German government of acting irresponsibly by approving a €90 billion loan for Ukraine without properly evaluating its risks and consequences. He said the European Union remains uncertain about who will ultimately pay for the loan to Kyiv. De Masi also argued that “nothing has functioned in Germany for a long time,” using the country’s prolonged dysfunction to underscore his criticism of the decision.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 10:01
A United Nations-backed survey found no widespread acute malnutrition in Gaza. The finding prompted Israel’s ambassador to describe earlier claims of famine as a “blood libel.” A UN envoy said the nutrition data vindicated Israel after those starvation allegations. The dispute centers on how Gaza’s nutritional conditions were characterized.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 10:00
AFP News AgencyRussian newspapers’ Tuesday review highlights NATO’s increased presence in Northern Europe. It also focuses on Israel’s blocking of efforts aimed at peace in Gaza. The two developments are presented as the leading international stories in the review.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 10:00
Beijing is broadening its digital ecosystem through a new bilingual guide. The guide is presented as part of the city’s expanding digital environment.
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Satellite internet could help narrow the digital divide across the Global South. Yet expanding access should not require countries to become dependent on foreign companies. The argument calls for connectivity without surrendering control over the region’s digital future. Bezos and Musk should not be allowed to define that future.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 09:52
The Kyiv Independent is seeking a Business Development Manager focused on commercial partnerships. The opening is at the publication described as Ukraine’s main English-language outlet. The role centers on business development and commercial partnership work.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-11 09:51
Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service says the European Union is considering visa restrictions. The service also says Brussels may introduce additional limitations targeting Russian athletes and sports officials. The reported measures would affect Russian sporting representatives as well as their travel to the EU. The statements concern possible restrictions, rather than measures described as already in force.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 09:50
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service says the European Union is prepared to do everything possible to prevent Russia from returning to international sports. The agency claims that so-called European elites are seriously worried about the International Olympic Committee’s decision to lift all restrictions on the Russian Olympic Committee and Russian athletes. Its statement portrays European leaders as opposing the renewed participation of Russian athletes in international competition.
Apple has sharply increased iPhone production in India as it seeks protection against risks linked to China. Bloomberg reporters will examine what the move could mean for technology supply chains worldwide. Their discussion is scheduled for a live question-and-answer session on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The event is set for 10:30 a.m. Hong Kong time and 8 a.m. India Standard Time.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 09:50
China’s defence ministry says Chinese and Indonesian naval forces will conduct a joint exercise this month. The drills are planned for sensitive waters east of Taiwan, an area where Beijing has been seeking to assert its sovereignty claims. The location gives the exercise added significance and highlights naval cooperation between the two countries.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 09:50
Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region is feeling the effects of the prolonged war between the United States and Iran. The Kurdistan Regional Government says the regional conflict has cut off 70 percent of its trade. The disruption shows how the drawn-out fighting is weighing on economic activity in the region.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 09:47
China’s Ministry of National Defense says a new naval escort fleet will be sent to the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia in mid-August. The fleet is scheduled to carry out an escort mission in those waters. The announcement was issued by the ministry on Tuesday.
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China’s Ministry of National Defense said on Tuesday that a new naval escort fleet will be sent to the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia in mid-August. The fleet is scheduled to carry out an escort mission. The announcement identifies the planned deployment period, the operating area and the mission assigned to the vessels.
China will deploy its 49th naval escort taskforce in mid-August, according to the Ministry of National Defense. The formation is scheduled to operate in the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia. The announcement identifies the upcoming mission and its designated maritime areas. It marks another Chinese naval escort deployment in the region.
Hanoi-based aerospace company VinSpace says it has reached an agreement with Elon Musk’s rocket firm, SpaceX. The partnership is intended to deploy satellites next year. The announcement marks VinSpace’s plan to send its first satellite into orbit through the deal. Further details about the launch or the satellites were not provided.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 09:43
Vietnam’s first private space company is arranging for SpaceX to place its initial satellites into orbit. The agreement links VinSpace with Elon Musk’s company as Vietnam intensifies efforts to develop a domestic space industry. Hanoi also aims to establish itself as a regional space power, giving the launches significance beyond the company’s first mission.
Paris is hosting the third Esports World Cup, with thousands of competitors taking part. The participants are competing across 24 esports disciplines for 25 titles. France 24’s Oliver Farry discusses the event with Nicolas Besombes, an assistant professor of sports sociology at Paris Cité University’s Institute of Sport and Health.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 09:40
AFP News AgencySouth African police said on Tuesday that a deadly incident occurred at a disused mine near Rustenburg. Fourteen illegal miners were reported dead, while scores of others suffered injuries. The mine is in the North West province. Police provided the casualty figures but did not give a cause for the incident. The statement identified the victims as illegal miners working at the abandoned site.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 09:35
South African police say at least 14 artisanal miners have died at a disused mine. Scores of other people were injured, according to the police. The incident involves a mine that is no longer in use. Authorities provided the reported death and injury figures as they described the situation.
Three of FIFA’s six confederations have publicly challenged President Gianni Infantino’s conduct. In an open letter addressed to the “football family,” UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC criticised his actions during a proposed sale of a stake in World Cup commercial rights. The organisations said football needs leadership that works for the game. Their wording described Infantino’s conduct as a “fundamental breach of trust.”
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-11 09:33
Violence by Israeli settlers is described as “clear state terrorism.” The characterization directly labels the conduct as state terrorism and emphasizes the severity attributed to it.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 09:30
A new clinical trial has begun as the Ebola outbreak continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Researchers will examine Ervebo, a vaccine developed for Zaire Ebola virus, against the Bundibugyo strain involved in the current outbreak. The study will assess whether the vaccine can work against this strain now circulating in the country.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-11 09:29
Ukraine’s military said on Tuesday that it had attacked an oil refinery in Orsk, a Russian city in the Orenburg region. Orsk is described as the region’s second-largest city and an important industrial hub. The statement identified the refinery as the target of the operation, but gave no details about damage or casualties resulting from the reported attack.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 09:25
Trinity Metals, a mining company based in Rwanda, is exporting tungsten concentrate from its Nyakabingo mine to the United States. Shipments from the mine can represent as much as 20% of US consumption of primary tungsten concentrate. The operation has therefore become part of the US defence supply chain.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 09:24
China’s Ministry of Public Security released 10 typical cases involving violations of citizens’ personal information on Tuesday. The disclosure highlights an ongoing nationwide campaign against crimes linked to data. Authorities say the effort is intended to protect individual rights in the digital era.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 09:24
China’s Ministry of Natural Resources activated a Level-IV emergency response for geological disaster prevention in Beijing on Tuesday. Heavy rain is forecast in parts of the capital over the next three days. The response was introduced as authorities prepare for the anticipated rainfall and related geological hazards.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 09:22
US President Donald Trump secretly changed aircraft while departing Türkiye after last month’s NATO summit, according to The Washington Post. The report said Air Force One was used as a decoy during the security operation. The aircraft switch took place after Trump’s Türkiye visit as he was leaving the country.
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US President Donald Trump secretly left last month’s NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, according to a Washington Post report. He reportedly used an alternate military aircraft, while the White House created the impression that the Republican president was traveling aboard Air Force One. The report linked the covert change in aircraft to a threat from Iran. FRANCE 24 correspondent Kethevane Gorjestani provided further details.
US media report that President Donald Trump was moved from the old Air Force One to a military aircraft when he departed a Nato summit in Turkey last month. The reports link the covert aircraft change to a perceived threat from Iran. Trump was said to have been concealed inside a catering truck during the transfer. The account portrays an unusually guarded departure from the summit.
Reports say a threat from Iran prompted Trump to make a secret flight change in Türkiye. He reportedly used a catering cart to switch aircraft without being noticed. The press pool was unaware of the move, and some White House staff members apparently did not know about it either. The account focuses on the covert nature of the aircraft swap and the limited awareness surrounding it.
The Washington Post reported that US President Donald Trump left Turkey last month on a covert military flight. The White House had said at the time that he was travelling aboard Air Force One. The report linked the unusual move to an Iranian assassination threat. It described the operation as extraordinary.
Donald Trump reportedly used an elaborate deception to leave Turkey for Britain on a secret military flight last month. The operation allegedly followed an Iranian assassination threat while he was attending a Nato summit in Ankara. Although television cameras showed him boarding the older Air Force One, a US official said he was later moved through the airport in a catering truck normally used for meals and other supplies. The president was reportedly concealed inside a catering container before boarding a smaller aircraft, while the White House said he was flying home on Air Force One.
The Washington Post reported Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump took a secret military flight from Turkey last month after an Iranian threat. The White House had said at the time that Trump was aboard Air Force One. The report therefore presents a discrepancy between the publicly described flight and the journey it says Trump actually took. The account links the secrecy surrounding his travel to concerns over Iran.
AFP News AgencyKursk Region Governor Alexander Khinshtein said that Russian forces had brought down 230 Ukrainian drones in the region over the preceding day. He added that the attacks damaged the wall and gates of a house in the village of Mikhailovka. The report presents the governor’s account of the drone activity and the resulting property damage.
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United Nations investigators said on Tuesday that Myanmar’s military increased aerial attacks against civilians ahead of the election held from December through January. They also said all sides in the country’s civil war committed war crimes and serious abuses during the past year. The alleged abuses included torture and sexual violence.
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