Tesla Slumps in China, But EVs Dominate Market
China’s auto market is undergoing a seismic shift as electric vehicles (EVs) dominate, but the broader sector faces headwinds. New energy vehicles (NEVs), including battery and … Read more
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Iran Cracks Down on Strait Reopening Demands
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council head Mohsen Rezaei reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. meets Tehran’s demands, as Pakistan’s Interior … Read more
Libya: Drone Strikes Ignite Fire at Zawiya Oil Refinery
Drone strikes ignited a massive fire at Libya’s Zawiya oil refinery on August 10, 2026, as tensions escalated between western Libyan authorities and local warlords, with … Read more
Lebanon Becomes First Arab Country to Abolish Death Penalty
Lebanon’s parliament voted to abolish the death penalty on Tuesday, becoming the first Arab country to do so, replacing it with life imprisonment with hard labor. … Read more
US Targets Iranian-Bound Ship in Gulf of Oman
The U.S. military targeted a Panamanian-flagged ship in the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday, marking the third use of force since reinstating its blockade on Iranian … Read more
Giá vàng hôm nay 12/8: Quay đầu suy giảm
Gold prices fell sharply on August 12, 2026, as geopolitical tensions and U.S. economic data weighed on markets, with domestic and international markets reflecting mixed reactions … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodríguez in Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez officially married in a private ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, on August 11, 2026, after a decade-long relationship that began in 2016 … Read more
Colombia Earthquake Kills 181 and Tests New President de la Espriella
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, August 10, 2026, leaving at least 181 people dead, 2,595 injured, and thousands missing across dozens of cities … Read more
Heathrow Loses Busiest European Airport Title to Istanbul in July
London Heathrow lost its crown as Europe’s busiest airport in July after passenger numbers fell to 7.9 million, overtaken by Istanbul Airport’s 8.15 million travelers. Airport … Read more
Friends of Tonga Named Finalist for 2026 .ORG Impact Awards in Environment
Friends of Tonga was named a finalist in the 2026 .ORG Impact Awards by Public Interest Registry on August 11, 2026. Selected from over 4,000 applicants … Read more
Partial Solar Eclipse to Hit North America and Europe on August 12, 2026
Stargazers across parts of North America, Canada, and Europe will experience a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. While the moon will not completely … Read more
Zelenskyy: Russian Strikes Kill 12 as North Korean Missiles Deployed
Russian forces carried out an overnight barrage across Ukraine that killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens, according to Aljazeera. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated … Read more