El portavoz de la Guardia Revolucionaria iraní negó hoy la existencia de conversaciones secretas con Estados Unidos, rechazando afirmaciones del presidente Trump sobre canales extraoficiales de comunicación.
Politics & GovernanceUniversity of New Brunswick researchers contribute to major space missions including Mars exploration and lunar tracking through collaborations with NASA, CSA, and ESA, while training the next generation of space scientists.
Science & SpaceThe Moon enters Waxing Crescent phase on August 18, 2026, with 33% illumination visible from Earth. The next Full Moon will occur on August 28.
Science & SpaceCuba anuncia una serie sobre la generación nacida entre 1962-1968, cuando superaban los 250.000 nacimientos anuales. Hoy esta cohorte llega a los 60 años enfrentando jubilaciones insuficientes y un país envejecido con crisis económica.
World & DiplomacyEl índice de monedas emergentes de MSCI subió 0,2% mientras el dólar se debilitó por tercer día consecutivo, impulsado por menores expectativas de alza de tasas de la Fed en septiembre y mayor apetito por riesgo global.
Economy & FinanceTrump threatens military action against Oman if it interferes with Iran negotiations over Strait of Hormuz control, prompting Democrats to push for war powers legislation.
War & ConflictSouthland's kerbside recycling contamination rate dropped to 13% following an inspection program with penalties for repeat offenders, though 811 tons still went to landfill.
Society & Civil RightsZambian President Hakainde Hichilema secured a second term with 61.4% of votes, but the election was marred by opposition allegations of intimidation and government raids against opposition figures on election night.
Politics & GovernanceShannon Knight, a MIT doctoral researcher, is developing a CRISPR-based gene therapy to treat SYNGAP1 haploinsufficiency, a rare genetic disorder causing childhood-onset epilepsy and developmental challenges. Early mouse studies show promising results in alleviating seizures.
Health & MedicinePrimary elections in Florida, Wyoming, California and Alaska will shape midterm races, featuring historic Black gubernatorial candidates, redistricting-driven congressional scrambles, and establishment-progressive Democratic tensions.
Politics & GovernanceEuropean fintech Revolut, newly licensed in Australia, plans to challenge the Big Four banks' dominance by entering the mortgage market. The neobank leverages 1.2M existing customers and is already profitable through foreign exchange and interchange fees.
Economy & FinanceLG Electronics unveiled its 2026 'Life's Good' campaign via TBWA CHIAT DAY NY, positioning AI-enabled household products as solutions to reduce daily mental load. Research shows Australians experience 23 mental interruptions daily, with 54% reporting increased mental burden.
Politics & GovernanceEl contralmirante Ángel Eugenio Fonseca destacó los resultados operativos de la Fuerza Naval en su 46 aniversario, incluyendo incautaciones de drogas, armas y embarcaciones vinculadas al narcotráfico, así como operaciones de protección pesquera y rescate humanitario.
General NewsA vessel was attacked in the Hormuz Strait as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears expiration, raising risks of prolonged regional conflict and disrupting critical oil shipping routes.
War & ConflictA cargo vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz with one crew casualty as a 60-day US-Iran ceasefire expired without renewal. Both sides have rejected further negotiations, raising risks of prolonged conflict and shipping disruptions.
War & ConflictCanada faces a midnight Tuesday deadline to negotiate a trade deal with the Trump administration to avoid additional tariffs. The negotiations raise questions about what concessions Canada may need to make.
Politics & GovernanceEl Consorcio Cáceres Ciudad Histórica contratará un sistema de iluminación monumental para la fachada del Conventual de San Francisco por 26.995 euros, incluyendo doce proyectores y una columna de doce metros.
World & DiplomacyPredicciones astrológicas para los doce signos del zodiaco del 18 de agosto de 2026, destacando la influencia de la Luna creciente y Venus en Libra en decisiones personales y laborales.
World & DiplomacyCuba denuncia que el cerco imperial estadounidense se intensifica mediante bloqueo energético y comercial, calificándolo de política genocida que afecta acceso a combustibles, medicamentos y electricidad.
World & DiplomacyA 10-year study of 125 children with tuberous sclerosis found 40% developed autism, linked to cortical tubers and infantile spasms, suggesting shared biological mechanisms between conditions.
Politics & GovernanceMaersk introduces temporary Emergency Inland Fuel/Energy Surcharge for Nordic and Baltic inland shipments effective August 19, 2026, with rates varying from 0-17% across seven countries due to Middle East supply disruptions.
Economy & FinanceForty prominent academics, including Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, are calling on PM Andy Burnham to commit the UK to a new UN-backed International Panel on Inequality to address global wealth disparities.
Politics & GovernanceUm desentendimento sobre cobrança de R$ 1 por embalagem em sorveteria de Canoas terminou em confronto físico entre cliente e funcionário, com danos estimados em R$ 3,5 mil.
General NewsEl presidente De la Espriella enfrenta críticas masivas por su manejo de la emergencia tras un terremoto, incluyendo acusaciones de negligencia y uso de propaganda política mientras la población sufre.
War & ConflictEl ministro de Vivienda De la Espriella enfrenta críticas y una moción de censura por tomarse un descanso durante emergencia, mientras habitantes del Pacífico cuestionan la inadecuación de las ayudas ofrecidas.
World & DiplomacyHistorian Matthew Frakes traces how Cold War interventions under Reagan and Bush shaped U.S. doctrine on rogue states, establishing the framework for post-9/11 counterterrorism strategy.
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