{"id":1664,"date":"2026-08-11T21:57:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T21:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/?p=1664"},"modified":"2026-08-11T21:57:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T21:57:10","slug":"world-news-for-august-11-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/world-news-for-august-11-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"World News for August 11, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    1. Powerful 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia<\/h2>\n

    A devastating magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, resulting in widespread destruction across dozens of towns and cities, including Manizales. Local authorities reported a rising death toll exceeding 130 people with hundreds more injured, as search and rescue teams continue clearing collapsed buildings in a frantic race against time.<\/p>\n

    Source: Nhan Dan Online<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    2. Ukrainian Forces Target Major Petrochemical Facility in Russia’s Tyumen Region<\/h2>\n

    Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces carried out a long-range strike hitting one of Russia’s largest petrochemical complexes located in the deep-inland Tyumen region. The assault triggered substantial fires and structural damage at the industrial site, marking another expansion of Kyiv’s strategy targeting energy infrastructure driving Russia’s war economy.<\/p>\n

    Source: Nhan Dan Online<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    3. Luigi Mangione Appears in New York Court Ahead of High-Profile Trial<\/h2>\n

    Luigi Mangione, accused of the high-profile targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in Manhattan state court for a final pre-trial conference. The judge finalized jury privacy measures and addressed intense media access disputes by opening an overflow courtroom ahead of the trial set to begin next month.<\/p>\n

    Source: The Guardian<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    4. Indian Parliament Passes Bill to Formally Rename State of Kerala to ‘Keralam’<\/h2>\n

    India’s Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, officially approving the renaming of the southern state to ‘Keralam’ to align with its traditional Malayalam pronunciation. The legislation passed via voice vote alongside other key judicial reform measures during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.<\/p>\n

    Source: The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    5. U.S. State Department Announces Revocation of Over 175,000 Visas<\/h2>\n

    The U.S. State Department confirmed that more than 175,000 foreign visas have been revoked since the start of 2025 under revised immigration and national security policies. The announcement reflects a sustained crackdown on visa enforcement and border security measures instituted by the administration over the past 19 months.<\/p>\n

    Source: Nhan Dan Online<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    6. Singapore Raises 2026 Economic Growth Forecast Following Strong First Half<\/h2>\n

    The government of Singapore upgraded its full-year economic growth projection for 2026 to between 4.5 and 5.5 percent, up significantly from previous estimates. Officials cited stronger-than-expected trade figures and robust manufacturing and financial sectors during the first two quarters of the year as key drivers for the revised outlook.<\/p>\n

    Source: Nhan Dan Online<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    7. China Issues Anti-Dumping Ruling on U.S. and Mexican Pecan Imports<\/h2>\n

    China’s Ministry of Commerce released a preliminary finding in its anti-dumping investigation into pecan imports originating from the United States and Mexico. The ruling established that imported pecans were dumped into the domestic Chinese market, laying the groundwork for potential tariffs to protect domestic agricultural producers.<\/p>\n

    Source: Nhan Dan Online<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    8. Cross-Border Passenger Trains Resume Between Finland and Sweden After Four Decades<\/h2>\n

    Direct passenger train services between Finland and Sweden officially resumed operations, re-establishing a historic cross-border rail connection in northern Scandinavia after a 40-year hiatus. The restored network aims to foster regional economic integration, tourism, and greener transport options across the Arctic frontier.<\/p>\n

    Source: Nhan Dan Online<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    9. Indian President Assents to Law Protecting ‘Vande Mataram’ National Song<\/h2>\n

    President Droupadi Murmu granted presidential assent to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, officially criminalizing the intentional disruption or disrespect of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’. The new statute provides the patriotic song with legal protections equivalent to those long accorded to the national anthem.<\/p>\n

    Source: The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    10. 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships Launch in Frankfurt<\/h2>\n

    Top international gymnasts gathered in Frankfurt, Germany, as national delegations completed final preparations for the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships. Over 300 athletes representing dozens of nations will compete across individual and group events at the iconic Festhalle arena starting August 12.<\/p>\n

    Source: Gymnastics Canada<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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