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<div>Israel Gaza war which started after armed attack by Hamas on 7 October 2023</div>
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At least 132 dead in the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia
<p><img src="https://en.mercopress.com/data/cache/noticias/111098/100x80/2col.jpg" alt="Pereira and its metropolitan area account for most of the dead" width="100" height="80" style="float:left;margin:0 12px 6px 0;border:1px solid #333" /> At least 132 people were killed and 570 injured by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western and central Colombia on Monday, according to the latest report submitted by the Colombian Association of Capital Cities at 7:00 p.m. local time. Authorities warned the figure is preliminary and that rescue work is continuing.</p>
Alcon raises profit guidance, cuts tariff impact estimate on U.S. refund
<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Investing.com -- Alcon raised its full-year profit guidance late Monday and lowered its estimate for the annual tariff impact to $40 million to $90 million, from a prior range of $100 million to $150 million, factoring in an anticipated refund of around $60 million from the U.S. government.</div></div>
Lake Victoria Gold Announces Maiden Mineral Resource at Tembo of 480,100 Inferred and 99,700 Indicated Ounces, Adjacent to Barrick's Bulyanhulu Mine
<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/80C8115EEB4BB7B561DFD68F9AD7B5020DDC37712FFE53BDB741603C6AE0B1FF/subgraphmysterio/resizefill_w1200_h641;quality_80;format_webp/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fnewsfile_64%2F451c16b1e6b54f75c674f2d12b5014cb" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Higher-grade component includes 331,700 Inferred ounces at 2.15 g/t and 68,600 Indicated ounces at 2.00 g/t at a 1.00 g/t cut-off; Ngula 1 prioritized for close-spaced drilling and future mine planningVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 11, 2026) - Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (TSXV: LVG) (OTCQB: LVGLF) (FSE: E1K) ("LVG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the maiden National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") for its 100%-owned Tembo Gold Project</div></div>
Microsoft seeks expanded Maia 300 production to tap into demand for cheaper compute
<div><img src="https://img.digitimes.com/newsshow/20260811vl211_files/2_2b.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Microsoft plans to unveil its new Maia 300 accelerator chip this fall, with a public announcement possible as early as next month, according to . Although Microsoft has lagged Google and Amazon in scaling its in-house AI chips, it is targeting far higher production volumes for Maia 300 than for Maia 200 in hopes of attracting major clients such as Anthropic.</div></div>
SK Hynix becomes Kioxia's largest shareholder as Toshiba trims stake
<div><img src="https://img.digitimes.com/newsshow/20260811pd245_files/1_b.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>SK Hynix has emerged as Kioxia's largest shareholder after Toshiba continued reducing its holding, a shift that could affect the balance of power in the global NAND flash market. The change matters beyond Japan and Korea because Kioxia's ownership is closely tied to future supply, competition, and industry restructuring worldwide.</div></div>
Rescuers search rubble in Cali as Colombia’s strongest quake in decades hits
Rescuers in Cali search rubble after Colombia’s strongest quake this century, which killed over 130 people, left hundreds injured and many missing.
Spain’s Huelva blaze threatens homes, 800 evacuated amid severe drought
A massive wildfire in Spain’s Huelva province has forced 800 evacuations, burned around 20,000 hectares and comes during Europe’s worsening drought crisis.
WHO: DRC Ebola outbreak began months before it was officially declared
The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo began months before it was officially declared, the World Health Organization told a news conference in Bunia on Monday. It’s now the fastest growing Ebola outbreak on record.
Nvidia taps Wall Street for US$500B AI infrastructure financing network
<div><img src="https://img.digitimes.com/newsshow/20260811vl204_files/2_b.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Nvidia is teaming up with six of the world's largest investment and financial groups to mobilize more than US$500 billion in third-party capital for AI infrastructure, creating dedicated financing platforms designed to make large-scale computing capacity easier for customers to fund.</div></div>
Zambia's President Hichilema rallies students ahead of Thursday's election
With just days to go before Thursday’s presidential election, Zambia’s president Hakainde Hichilema is on the campaign trail. Nearly half of registered voters are aged between 18 and 35, making young people a potentially pivotal bloc.
Making Sense of the Multibillion-Dollar Numbers of Nvidia Deal, Intel Share Sale
<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/A9EADC44F9667F00F8B07D426987931EDD62A73C79C26E94F64B4787AB7ECD35/subgraphmysterio/resizefill_w1200_h675;quality_80;format_webp/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fbloomberg_markets_video_2%2F9b07f3da1e18d59190381a9393ef2103" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Nvidia is becoming the "banker of choice to the AI ecosystem" as it seals $500 billion commitments from Wall Street giants. Meanwhile, Intel is looking at its first share sale since the 1970s. Bloomberg's reporters and market watchers make sense of the multibillion-dollar figures, with one noting the capital raise could be a "double-edged" sword for Nvidia.</div></div>
South Korea's Samsung SDI to buy out GM's stake in battery joint venture
Aug 11 () - South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI said on Tuesday it will end its joint venture agreement with General Motors in Indiana and acquire the U.99% stake, citing weaker-than-expected electric vehicle demand.
Oil prices hold steady after jumping 5%, while Asian shares are mixed
<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/AEE43A45AC2B1AAFC4EE595E8CFAA23DB008BBFE23C241D2C53952AE89816F2E/subgraphmysterio/resizefill_w1200_h800;quality_80;format_webp/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fap.org%2F0fd3c46265c957a2009d2c9cee08c127" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Shares were mixed in Asia, while oil prices were holding steady Tuesday after jumping the day before as uncertainty persisted over when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and get the global flow of crude going again. U.S. futures edged higher. Brent crude oil was unchanged at $87.72 a barrel, while U.S. benchmark crude also was flat at $82.13 a barrel.</div></div>
Gaia Inc (GAIA) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Revenue Decline with Strategic ...
<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Gaia Inc (GAIA) reports a 5% revenue dip but focuses on long-term member value, cost savings, and innovative AI-driven features to drive future growth.</div></div>
Bakkt Inc (BKKT) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong GAAP Net Income and Strategic ...
<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Bakkt Inc (BKKT) reports $80.8 million GAAP net income and maintains $2.5 billion TTV target, with adjusted EBITDA break-even expected in Q4 2026.</div></div>
History shows why the Makkah Agreement could fail
Time is a stern teacher of nations. It changes the character of alliances, reshapes national priorities and repeatedly reminds states that geography is destiny only when political wisdom knows how to use it. Countries may differ in ideology, resources and ambitions, yet history repeatedly brings them to the same conclusion: In an uncertain world, security […]The post History shows why the Makkah Agreement could fail appeared first on Asia Times.
One Of North America's Least Visited National Parks Is A Remote Gem For Outdoor Recreation
Sometimes the best outdoor recreation experiences can be found off the beaten track. With its gorgeous views, this Canadian park is an exquisite destination.
Brendan P. Keegan Keynotes CIBC Commercial Banking North American Leadership Conference on Accelerating Pace and Defining Hyper Growth
Six-time CEO and bestselling author delivers his fourth CIBC keynote of 2026, bringing motorsport strategy to life as a practical acceleration playbook ...
5C Secures More Than USD $1.4 Billion to Power North America's AI Infrastructure
(version française) 5C Group, a developer, builder and operator of large-scale AI data center campuses, today announced the closing of USD $605 million in new debt financing led by Brookfield Asset Management. This follows the USD $835 million in equity and debt capital 5C raised in 2025 as well as additional capital that 5C raised prior to 2025. Combined, this capital is fueling 5C's growth and expanding its AI infrastructure platform across North America.