(2026-07-20). US launches strikes to Iran after troops killed. al-monitor.com The United States said airstrikes on Sunday aimed to "punish" Iran over the first US military deaths since renewed hostilities with the Islamic republic. | The attacks aimed to "swiftly punish Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces who launched attacks against American service members in Jordan last night", said US Central Command.
(2026-07-20). Spain, NOT France, to Play 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. ummid.com In yet another sensational semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Wednesday July 15, 2026, Spain defeated the favorite France to advance to the Final of the Mega Event.
(2026-07-20). China finishes sixth at FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup. ecns.cn China finished sixth at the 2026 FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup after a 76-61 loss to New Zealand in the fifth-place playoff in Brno, Czech Republic, on Sunday, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-20). Meet Djed Spence, 1st Muslim Playing for England, at FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Djed Spence – the first and only Muslim footballer playing in the England National Football Team, is creating waves all across for his excellent performances, and also the proud display of his faith during the 2026 Football World Cup.
(2026-07-20). How Spain vs Argentina's World Cup final became about Palestine. newarab.com 
Spain defeated the defending champions 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal in the 106th minute to secure the country's second Spain won widespread support among Pa…
(2026-07-20). The 2026 Xinjiang Bing Chao Football Super League kicked start on July 18. ecns.cn While the World Cup 2026 culminated in New Jersey with a triumphant win for Spain, Xinjiang has welcomed a Super League of its own. The 2026 Xinjiang Bing Chao, the Corps People's Football Super League, opened on Saturday night at Wujiaqu Sports Park.
(2026-07-20). With two Messi assisted goals, Argentina advances to 2026 FIFA WC Final. ummid.com Defending Champions, Argentina, Thursday July 16, 2026, defeated England with the help of two goals assisted by Lionel Messi to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.
(2026-07-20). US-Iran strikes: latest developments. al-monitor.com US and Iranian strikes extended into Sunday, with Washington saying it was punishing Tehran for the deaths of two US servicemen in Jordan and Gulf states announcing responses to Iranian attacks. | US strikes on Iran…
(2026-07-20). Iran's Dual-Strait Strategy Redefines Global Trade and Maritime Response. ummid.com By coordinating Houthi rebels in Yemen and al-Shabab militants in Somalia, Iran is tactically moving to dominate both sides of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, duplicating the strategic energy leverage it already holds over the vital Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-07-20). US strikes Iran for ninth day; Iran says two oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz exploded and immobilised. al-monitor.com By Nayera Abdallah, Eman Abouhassira and Enas AlashrayDUBAI/CAIRO, July 20 (Reuters) – U.S. forces hit Iran for a ninth consecutive day on Monday as concerns grew over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said two oil tankers had exploded and been immobilised.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Monday they had targeted U.S. aircraft at Jordan's Aqaba airport with ballistic missiles, as well as U.S. military assets and equipment at Kuwait's Al-Adiri camp and Ali Al Salem Air Base, and in Syria.
(2026-07-20). Iran hits out at Gulf neighbors as US presses on with strikes. al-monitor.com Washington and Tehran traded strikes on Monday as US deaths in the renewed fighting climbed to three and more ships came under attack in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. | The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said on Monday that a vessel was on fire in the strait, citing information from military authorities.
(2026-07-20). Trump says Republicans should add Iran to Russian bill. al-monitor.com July 19 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Republicans should add Iran to the Russian sanctions bill.(Reporting by Gnaneshwar Rajan in Bengaluru)…
(2026-07-20). Second week of US attacks on Iran, third US soldier dead. newarab.com 
Welcome, | Here are the key updates of the day: | The US military says it has completed its 9th night of attacks on Iran. A US service member has reportedly died in northern Iraq after a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian drone, according to CENTCOM
| Iran's retaliation also continues against Bahrain overnight, and promises to expand the war if US strikes do not stop
| Israeli attacks on Gaza and southern Lebanon persist despite any agreed 'ceasefire' |
(2026-07-20). Call To Action: Stop US/Israeli War On Iran, Defend Iran's Sovereignty. popularresistance.org On February 28, 2026, the US & Israel launched an unprovoked surprise attack on Iran. | This attack killed the world respected leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 50 leading members of the Iranian government. It targeted a children's school in Minab, Iran 3 times, killing 168. Numerous other civilian targets were hit, including other schools, hospitals, food and water processing plants. | A month ago, on June 17, the US signed a 14 point Memorandum of Understanding — MOU with Iran, as a basis for a cease-fire, and immediately violated this signed agreement, then resumed bombing of Iran with hundreds of…
(2026-07-20). Israel to receive more US refuelling planes as Iran attacks intensify, Israeli officials say. al-monitor.com By Steven ScheerJERUSALEM, July 19 (Reuters) – Israel is preparing to receive more U.S. refuelling aircraft, an Israeli military official said on Sunday, as attacks launched by the United States and Iran have escalated over the past week.The U.S. and Iran have intensified strikes since an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago crumbled, raising the possibility of a return to all-out war. Israel has not joined the latest U.S. attacks.
(2026-07-20). Two US service members in Jordan killed in Iranian attack, US says. al-monitor.com July 18 (Reuters) – Two U.S. military personnel in Jordan were killed on Friday as they defended against an attack by Iranian missiles and drones, the U.S. Central Command said in a statement on Saturday. (Reporting by David Ljunggren; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-07-20). US says two military personnel killed by Iranian attack in Jordan. al-monitor.com By David Ljunggren, Enas Alashray and Hatem MaherWASHINGTON/CAIRO, July 18 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said on Saturday two of its personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing after an Iranian attack, while Iran's supreme leader said Washington would pay for "seeking to escalate the conflict" after a seventh straight night of U.S. strikes.The U.S. and Iran have intensified attacks since an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago fell apart last week, raising the possibility of a return to all-out war.
(2026-07-20). International oil firms halt production in Iraq's Kurdistan amid US-Iran escalation. al-monitor.com The move follows the deaths of two US service members in an Iranian attack on Jordan.
(2026-07-20). US renews strikes on Iran after at least two military personnel killed by Iranian attack. al-monitor.com By Nayera Abdallah and Eman AbouhassiraDUBAI, July 19 (Reuters) – The U.S. said it had completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after earlier announcingthat at least two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan, while U.S. allies in the region reported more Iranian attacks on Sunday.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-13). Iran will never allow US to interfere in Hormuz, warns central military commandIran's highest operational command unit says the Islamic Republic will never allow the United States to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz following repeated warnings to Washington.
(2026-07-20). US Leaves 10,000 Iranians Without Drinking Water. popularresistance.org Around 10,000 people in Iran's Hormozgan province are without drinking water following US strikes on a desalination plant in the coastal village of Bunji, Tasnim News Agency reported on 18 July. | The CEO of the Hormozgan Water and Wastewater Company stated that the attack "completely disrupted the supply of drinking water to 20 villages with a population of about 10,000 people." | "These villages are facing a water shortage crisis," the official added. | The desalination plant was one of multiple targets struck by the US military starting on Friday night, the seventh straight night of airstrikes on Iran since US…
(2026-07-20). In a Lebanon museum, without evoke destruction in south. al-monitor.com Tears streamed down south Lebanon resident Fatima Hajj Ali's face as she stared at a host of keys hanging like windchimes from the ceiling of a Beirut museum ⚪ each one symbolising a home, like her own, destroyed by Israel. | The exhibition "Hkeeli ya Jnoub", or "Tell me, O South", features pictures and videos preserving the memory of southern Lebanon at the capital's Beit Beirut museum.
(2026-07-20). Cuban embassy in Mexico strengthens ties with friends and businesspeople. radiohc.cu A visit by a delegation from the Cuban Embassy to the Mexican state of Puebla brought consular services closer to Cuban citizens residing there and strengthened ties with friends and businesspeople. | Through a message on its social media account, the Cuban Embassy in Mexico mentioned the participation of the Deputy Chief of Mission, Ambassador Johana Tablada; the Consul in Mexico City, Mabel Arteaga; the Tourism Counselor, Aleinor Zerquera; and other officials. | As part of the day's events, a Mobile Consulate was held at the Salvador Allende Institute, "with the aim of bringing consular services closer to Cuban…
(2026-07-20). Open Arms activists arrive in Havana aboard the Astral sailboat. radiohc.cu The Astral sailboat arrived in Havana on Sunday carrying members of the "Rumbo a Cuba" (Heading to Cuba) solidarity project, a joint effort of Open Arms and other European organizations. | The Open Arms vessel crossed the Atlantic to support Cuba amidst the intensification of the blockade and energy embargo imposed on the island by the United States government. | The "Rumbo a Cuba" project aims to guarantee the energy independence of the Juan Manuel Márquez Pediatric Hospital, where the crew and the delegation that supported them on the voyage will arrive this Monday to deliver the donation. | In the Mediterranea…
(2026-07-20). Ormuz como síntoma estratégico. cubadebate.cu Los ataques de Estados Unidos contra la República Islámica y las respuestas de Teherán contra las bases militares del Pentágono, ubicadas en distintas monarquías de la península arábiga, ponen en evidencia uno de los problemas centrales del nuevo orden global, que comenzó a transformarse de manera precipitada con la guerra en Ucrania.
(2026-07-20). Verano en Cuba: El renacer del Círculo Social Obrero Félix Elmusa. cubadebate.cu Un equipo de Cubadebate llegó hasta el CSO Félix Elmusa y el Acuario Nacional, recientemente reabiertos, para constatar in situ lo que allí sucede y conversar con los protagonistas. Lo que encontramos fue un hervidero de actividad, donde aún se trabaja sin descanso para continuar restañando las heridas de estos centros insignia, que han sido emblemáticos en la recreación del pueblo.
(2026-07-20). Congresista estadounidense Mark Pocan denuncia el impacto del bloqueo en Cuba. cubadebate.cu El representante estadounidense Mark Pocan afirmó que, durante una visita realizada la semana pasada a Cuba pudo comprobar directamente las graves dificultades que enfrenta la población. Según explicó, encontró "una nación sin electricidad ni necesidades básicas" como consecuencia del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos.
(2026-07-20). Over 9,000 Homes Undergo Reconstruction Following June 24 Earthquakes in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com A total of 9,055 homes affected by the double earthquake of June 24 have begun the reconstruction and restoration process across the states impacted by the disaster, reported Jacqueline Faria, head of the Venezuela Renace (Venezuela Reborn) Plan, this Saturday during an inspection of works at the Ana Victoria urban development in La Guaira state. | La Guaira currently has the highest number of properties being intervened under the national plan, with 2,926 homes—including houses and apartments—in the process of rehabilitation. This is followed by Yaracuy (2,700), Caracas (1,690), and Aragua (918), all…
(2026-07-20). Is the World Facing a Fuel Refining Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu While oil prices have retreated from the record highs triggered by the latest Iran conflict, global energy markets remain far from stable. Brent crude has fallen from its wartime peak of around $118 per barrel to roughly $85, creating the impression that the worst of the energy crisis has passed. That perception is misleading. The …
(2026-07-20). Welfare, Electoral Politics and The Cost of Fiscal Priorities. ummid.com The Comptroller and Auditor General of India's (CAG) latest audit of Maharashtra's finances has raised serious questions about the fiscal management and implementation of the BJP-led government's flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana.
(2026-07-20). Ex-MP dares Modi govt to hold referendum on Hindu Rashtra. ummid.com Former Rajya Sabha Member, Mohammad Adeeb, has dared the Narendra Modi government to hold a Referendum on Hindu Rashtra like India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had done on the Indian Constitution.
(2026-07-20). The Paradox of Central Asian Integration: From Hegemonic Dependency to a Trans-Regional "Chain Coalition" moderndiplomacy.eu Central Asia is a complex and geopolitically significant area, comprising five ethnic-based republics: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The region's current security system is shaped by the interaction between external geopolitical competition and complex internal vulnerabilities. Externally, the geopolitical landscape of the region remains volatile, historically shaped by imperial competition and the contemporary strategic …
(2026-07-20). The Calm Is the Anomaly: Why the Taiwan Strait Is More Dangerous Than the Headlines Suggest. moderndiplomacy.eu For a few weeks at the start of 2026, the Taiwan Strait looked almost quiet. Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense recorded no People's Liberation Army incursions into the island's air defense identification zone on 13 of 28 days in February, a marked drop from the daily sorties that had become routine since 2024. Some analysts …
(2026-07-20). China's 2026 box office tops 20 bln yuan. ecns.cn China's 2026 box office, including presales, surpassed 20 billion yuan (about $2.94 billion) as of Sunday, data released by Chinese movie data platform Beacon Pro showed.
(2026-07-20). Mohan Bhagwat: Types of Hindus. ummid.com RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat needs to spell out the validity of his classification of Hindus with the caste system in mind.
(2026-07-20). The Emir Who Knew When and Why to Relinquish Power. ummid.com For all the ports, towers, investments and diplomatic initiatives associated with his reign, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's most radical act was not something he built. It was something he relinquished.
(2026-07-20). In Pictures: 38 Mohammad Ali Jauhar University Buildings Facing Demolition. ummid.com The 38 buildings of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University – that the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh has decided to demolish, are architectural masterpieces, designed after a lot of deliberations and research, and taking inspiration from different world monuments.
(2026-07-20). China's integrated circuit exports surge 88.7% in H1. ecns.cn China's export value of integrated circuit products denominated in yuan rose 88.7 percent year on year in the first half of the year, driven by strong global demand for artificial intelligence, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Monday.
(2026-07-20). China achieves historic breakthrough at WDSF Asian DanceSport Festival. ecns.cn The 2026 WDSF Asian DanceSport Festival concluded in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, on Sunday, with Chinese dancers achieving a historic breakthrough.
(2026-07-20). Exploring stunning tidal tree landscape in Yellow Sea Wetlands. ecns.cn Photo released on July 20, 2026 shows a stunning landscape of tidal tree emerges in the Yellow Sea Wetlands in Dafeng District, Yancheng, Jiangsu Province.
(2026-07-20). Embodied intelligence industry chain showcased at World AI Conference. ecns.cn A humanoid robot demonstrates sorting and material-handling tasks at World AI Conference in Shanghai, July 18, 2026.
(2026-07-20). Cambodia reaffirms one-China principle after Taiwan cancels visa facilitation measures. ecns.cn Cambodia has reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China principle after Taiwan authorities announced the cancellation of so-called visa facilitation measures for Cambodian citizens on Friday, according to the WeChat account of the Embassy of China in Cambodia.
(2026-07-20). Nelson Mandela Held a Mirror to Humanity — and Showed Us What Solidarity Means. portside.org Nelson Mandela Held a Mirror to Humanity — and Showed Us What Solidarity Means |
(2026-07-20). China leads global humanoid robot development with over 400 complete robot products. ecns.cn China has developed more than 400 complete humanoid robot products, accounting for over half of the world's total, highlighting the country's rapidly expanding presence in the robotics sector, official data showed Monday. In the first half of the year, China-developed quadruped robots account for nearly 70 percent of global sales, according to data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
(2026-07-20). Fiji joins global Israel allies network, security plan slammed as 'shameful'. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Fiji has become the 65th country to establish an "Israel Allies" parliamentary caucus, joining a global network of lawmakers aimed at strengthening political and diplomatic ties with Israel, reports FBC News. The announcement was made by Israel Allies Foundation president Josh Reinstein, who said the newly launched Fiji-Israel Allies Caucus marked another…
(2026-07-20). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-07-20). Is America's Power Grid Ready for the AI Boom? moderndiplomacy.eu The United States is racing to secure global leadership in artificial intelligence, expand domestic manufacturing, electrify transportation, and modernize its economy. Yet beneath these ambitious goals lies an overlooked vulnerability that threatens to derail them all: an aging and increasingly congested electricity transmission grid. While political debate continues to revolve around whether America should build …
(2026-07-20). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-20). Sunday Science: The F.D.A. Approves a New Pill To Slash Cholesterol Levels. portside.org Sunday Science: The F.D.A. Approves a New Pill To Slash Cholesterol Levels |
(2026-07-20). DTE Maha 2026 Post HSC D Pharm Admission: Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended the last date of application and submission of online form for admission in First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) for the year 2026-2027.
(2026-07-20). Can Andy Burnham Deliver the Change Britain Wants? moderndiplomacy.eu Britain enters a new political chapter on Monday as Andy Burnham becomes the country's seventh prime minister in just a decade, replacing Keir Starmer and inheriting an economy weighed down by sluggish growth, rising living costs, and mounting pressure on public services. After formally accepting the King's invitation to form a government, Burnham will begin …
(2026-07-20). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-07-20). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-07-20). Immigrant Rights Activists Deliver Petition To Santa Ana Judges. popularresistance.org Santa Ana, CA — On Friday, July 17 several members of Community Service Organization Orange County (CSO OC) delivered a petition to the Santa Ana Immigration Court. In May of 2025, the court was one of the first places Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) started arresting people. CSO OC has been running a campaign since then to pressure the immigration judges to move all hearings online so that people attending their hearings would not have to face ICE at the court. They collected over 1000 signatures calling for this.
(2026-07-20). Air Cambodia signs agreement with COMAC for 20 C909 jets. ecns.cn Air Cambodia, the country's national flag carrier, signed an agreement Friday in Shanghai with the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) to purchase 20 C909 regional jets, COMAC said Sunday.
(2026-07-20). The top ten troubles with Taylor's tenets. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-20). The Winning Mindset for Gamers: What Actually Separates Good Players from Great Ones. ummid.com The esports industry is projected to reach 924.9 million users by 2030 and the competition is getting fiercer, but the players who build their mental game alongside their mechanical skills are the ones who keep climbing when everyone else plateaus.
(2026-07-20). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Round 1 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday July 15, 2026 the CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering / Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-20). Acting the goose: Pauline Hanson's tour of Old Blighty. onlineopinion.com.au The biggest threat to Pauline Hanson may not be Labor, but success.
(2026-07-20). China launches Kimi K3, world's largest open-source AI model. ecns.cn Chinese company Moonshot AI launched its latest large language model "Kimi K3" on Friday, marking a new step in the development of open-source AI and highlighting efforts to promote more collaborative AI innovation.
(2026-07-20). Why China Is Cheering the Egypt-Turkey 'Golden Eagle' Exercises. moderndiplomacy.eu The joint military exercises between Egypt and Turkey, particularly the Golden Eagle exercises, are a crucial strategic axis for reshaping the security landscape in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. They directly impact the protection of international economic interests, including Chinese transcontinental investment and logistics projects within the Belt and Road Initiative and China's …
(2026-07-20). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-20). Supreme Leader says US breaches show signature is. al-monitor.com July 18 (Reuters) – Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written statement on Saturday that repeated U.S. breaches of a memorandum of understanding signed by the presidents of Iran and the United States had shown that President Donald Trump's signature was "utterly worthless and devoid of credibility."Washington and Tehran have exchanged strikes after a ceasefire agreement fell apart last week, raising fears of a return to all-out war.
(2026-07-20). Chinese scientist Pan Jianwei wins UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences. ecns.cn Pan Jianwei on Friday became the first Chinese recipient of the UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences for his pioneering contributions to large-scale secure quantum communications and scalable quantum computation.
(2026-07-20). Can European Markets Withstand Rising US-Iran Tensions? moderndiplomacy.eu European stocks traded cautiously on Monday as investors balanced escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East against the start of another crucial corporate earnings season. Rising oil prices, renewed concerns over inflation, and uncertainty surrounding central bank policy kept markets subdued, even as technology shares attempted a modest recovery ahead of earnings from major U.S. …
(2026-07-20). Many Call Authoritarianism 'Un-American': History Shows Otherwise. popularresistance.org The United States turned 250 this year, and the document officiating its birth, the Declaration of Independence, is famous for its opening lines proclaiming the nation's freedom from England and the rights of men. But Rebecca Nagle, a journalist and citizen of the Cherokee Nation, frames the document differently, describing it as a list of grievances growing in ascending order, where Native people, smeared as "merciless Indian savages," are the founders' biggest "problem." | This characterization rendered Native Americans as less than human and as part of the natural world, over which settlers believed they had G…
(2026-07-20). The Invisible Weapon: Sanctions, Overcompliance, And The Human Cost. popularresistance.org The fear of Unilateral Coercive Measures, or sanctions, is not unfounded. For example: since 2018, the Office of Foreign Assets Control has imposed sanctions against Iran's use of cryptocurrencies; the decentralized nature of the blockchain no longer offers any immunity. Any exchange or virtual asset service provider with any connection to the United States — whether by being incorporated there, having US customers, or processing transactions in dollars — is required to block transactions, verify IP addresses, and report frozen assets, under threat of multimillion-dollar fines and exclusion from the d…
(2026-07-20). China's intelligent computing capacity reaches 2,185 EFLOPS. ecns.cn China's intelligent computing capacity reached 2,185 EFLOPS by the end of June this year, reflecting the country's rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure, official data showed Monday.
(2026-07-20). All Blacks shine at Eden Park while Fiji, Samoa and Tonga suffer on the road. asiapacificreport.nz 
RUGBY: By Iliesa Tora of RNZ Pacific All Blacks captain Ardie Savea jetted out to Samoa on Sunday morning, hours after leading his team to a 40-21 win over Ireland at Eden Park. The former Rongotai College First XV captain and head boy touched down at Faleolo International Airport less than 24 hours after ensuring…
(2026-07-20). Germany upgrades security stance to threat interior minister tells paper. al-monitor.com FRANKFURT, July 18 (Reuters) – Germany is upgrading its security stance to a "high threat level" from a previous"abstract threat level" based on increasing reports and intelligence, the country's Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said in a German newspaper interview published on Saturday.• "This means that the risk of attacks must be reckoned with at all times in Germany," he was quoted as telling Welt am Sonntag.• "Plans for attacks against our country are clearly discernible," he added.• He cited risks to German infrastructure, individuals and instit…
(2026-07-20). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Result Out – Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Aryan Gupta of Punjab and Panshul Bansal of Haryana have jointly secured the Top Rank in the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam the result of which is announced today i.e. Thursday July 16, 2026.
(2026-07-20). Trump administration shields Taylor Farms and Taco Bell, as thousands are poisoned in cyclosporiasis outbreak. mronline.org 
Nearly 7,000 cases are confirmed or under investigation across 34 states since May 1, and states have reported at least 180 hospitalizations.
(2026-07-20). Palestinians say Israeli settlers torch mosque, factory. al-monitor.com Israeli settlers set fire overnight to a mosque in a village in the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian official said Sunday, as an AFP journalist saw the structure's entrance scorched and Hebrew graffiti sprayed on its walls. | More than two dozen settlers, some masked, attacked the Al-Taqwa mosque in the village of Al-Tuwani during the night and set it on fire, Mohammed Rabie, head of the village council, told AFP.
(2026-07-20). Oil hits one-month high as Mideast war keeps investors on edge. al-monitor.com Brent crude hit on Monday its highest price since June due to renewed fighting between the United States and Iran, while Asian equities were mixed as investors weighed the fallout of a prolonged Middle East war. | Brent rose above $91 a barrel, its highest price since June 11.
(2026-07-20). NYBO national finals open in Tianjin with record 6,216 players. ecns.cn The 2025-2026 National Youth Basketball Open (NYBO) national finals opened Sunday at the National Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin, drawing a record 6,216 young players from 688 teams. The tournament runs through July 25.
(2026-07-20). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-07-20). Pro-Israel GOP donors fueling Rep. Stevens' Dem primary in Michigan. responsiblestatecraft.org The August 4th Democratic primary for Michigan's open Senate seat pits Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.), backed by nearly $15 million (to-date) in support from a super PAC controlled by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), against Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate
(2026-07-20). What Targeting of Justice Tabassum Khan Says About Minority Rights in Today's India. ummid.com The threats against Judge Tabassum Khan reveal a nation at a crossroads. Will India allow mob power — emboldened by political silence — to overshadow constitutional power? Or will it defend the institutions that safeguard democracy?
(2026-07-20). We Have Been There Before: The US-Iran MOU And The Algiers Accords. popularresistance.org The Algiers Accords were signed at a time when Iran had the upper hand in dealing with the US. After many attempts at diplomacy failed to release the US personnel, the Carter administration launched "Operation Eagle Claw," a covert military operation on April 24, 1980, aimed at rescuing its personnel in Tehran. The operation turned into a fiasco when severe weather in the Iranian desert city of Tabas and mechanical failures caused Jimmy Carter to abort the operation. Eight US service representatives died, one transport plane and one helicopter were destroyed in a collision, and five additional helicopters were ei…
(2026-07-20). Trump's Brazil tariffs could boomerang on Flavio Bolsonaro. responsiblestatecraft.org Late last week, the Trump administration imposed what Brazilian officials had spent weeks bracing for: a fresh 25% tariff on most Brazilian exports, set to take effect July 22. The United States Trade Representative (USTR)
(2026-07-20). The Case for Tripling Union Membership. portside.org The Case for Tripling Union Membership |
(2026-07-20). Chinese ALS patient Cai Lei honored with Special AI Contribution Award. ecns.cn Cai Lei, a former vice president of JD.com and a prominent Chinese advocate dedicated to treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), was honored with the Special AI Contribution Award at the 2026 China AI Gala on Saturday.
(2026-07-20). Liberals continue with nonsense immigration policy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-20). Developed: Fast, Precise Method for Platinum-Group Catalyst Synthesis. ummid.com A research team from Tianjin University, China Friday July 10, 2026 announced a millisecond-scale thermal pulse technology that enables the ultrafast synthesis and precise control of platinum-group catalysts.
(2026-07-20). Securing Artificial Intelligence: Protecting Technology, Protecting Humanity. ummid.com As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life, understanding its security is no longer a matter for technical experts alone. In this timely commentary, Dr. Ghassan Shahrour examines why protecting AI is inseparable from protecting privacy, human rights, and public trust, and argues that securing AI is a shared responsibility for all.
(2026-07-20). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-07-20). Northeast China county builds 10-billion-yuan peanut industry. ecns.cn Yixian County in Jinzhou City, in northeast China's Liaoning Province, has developed a peanut industry with an annual planting area of 33,000 hectares and yearly output exceeding 100,000 metric tons.
(2026-07-20). 41 Thai students compete in Chinese Bridge national finals. ecns.cn Forty-one students from Thailand competed Saturday in the national finals of the 2026 Chinese Bridge contests for primary and secondary students at Triam Udom Suksa Pattanakarn Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi Province.
(2026-07-20). Southwest Oil and Gas Field Company sees record H1 natural gas output. ecns.cn PetroChina Southwest Oil and Gas Field Company produced 25.31 billion cubic meters of natural gas in the first half of this year, a record for the period, the company said Sunday.
(2026-07-20). Kerala Plus Two SAY Result 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Kerala DHSE (Directorate of Higher Secondary Education) is declaring Class 12 (Plus Two) 2026 SAY (Save a Year or Improvement) June 2026 Exam results on its official as well as associate websites today i.e. Saturday July 18, 2026.
(2026-07-20). China extends train booking window to 60 days on Beijing-Shanghai lines. ecns.cn China's national railway operator on Monday began piloting an advance booking service on the busy Beijing-Shanghai high-speed and conventional rail lines, allowing passengers to reserve tickets up to 60 days before travel.
(2026-07-20). Moshi—Bhosari's Triple Engine Real Estate Growth. ummid.com Over the last decade, Moshi, Bhosari and the Moshi Pradhikaran in the eastern edge of Pune along the Pune—Nashik highway and the contiguous industrial belt of Bhosari, has begun to function as an emerging urban sub-hub, supported by a combination of institutional, civic and large-scale infrastructure projects.
(2026-07-20). The GAFG connectivity doctrine: From corridors to governance ecosystems. onlineopinion.com.au Physical infrastructure may look impressive, but when it crosses national borders, governance matters more than concrete.
(2026-07-20). Outrage, Call to Action after Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University Demolition Order. ummid.com Slamming the Rampur Development Authority's order to demolish Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University's 38 out of the 40 buildings, the Congress Party has called upon the civil society to step forward against, what it called, the 'oppressive government.'
(2026-07-20). Xinji international leather and fur fashion week opens in Hebei. ecns.cn The 2026 Xinji International Leather and Fur Fashion Week opened Sunday at Xinji International Leather City in north China's Hebei Province, showcasing sectors ranging from tanning and garment manufacturing to leather goods and creative products. The event runs through Tuesday.
(2026-07-20). Why India is Failings Its Activists on Hunger Strikes? ummid.com The present regime has repeatedly shown itself willing to absorb prolonged public criticism, withstand moral condemnation and allow protests to dissipate without making substantive concessions.
(2026-07-20). China's AI future is being shaped by its young generation. moderndiplomacy.eu The annual World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) is in full swing in Shanghai. At the opening ceremony, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech, putting forward four proposals on jointly building a fair and equitable global AI governance system. He emphasized the importance of openness, inclusiveness, and cooperation to promote the sound and beneficial …
(2026-07-20). Binface and Roberts steal limelight from Farage and Hanson. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-20). MP: UCC Final Draft submitted amid protests, opposition. ummid.com The High-Level Committee constituted to examine the feasibility of implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Madhya Pradesh has submitted the final draft to the state government amid protests and opposition.
(2026-07-20). India Needs to Reimagine How We Conduct Exams: Rahul Gandhi. ummid.com Highlighting the loopholes in India's Education System and taking Modi government to task on paper leaks, Rahul Gandhi, while addressing students gathered for Congress Party's Chhatron Ki Goonj or Echo of Students event in Dehradun, Uttarakhand Friday July 17, 2026, called for major changes in the way examinations are conducting in India.
(2026-07-20). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-07-20). China unveils AI road map to advance intelligent nuclear energy systems. ecns.cn China on Friday unveiled a technical road map that natively embeds artificial intelligence across the full life cycle of advanced nuclear energy systems at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, aiming to tackle the challenging issue in industrial AI ⚪ deploying AI algorithms in fields with zero tolerance for safety failures.
(2026-07-20). 27th Qinghai Investment and Trade Fair signs 108 projects worth 75.8 bln yuan. ecns.cn The 27th China ∑Qinghai Green Development Investment and Trade Fair concluded on Sunday in Xining, capital of northwest China's Qinghai Province, with 108 projects signed and total investment reaching 75.8 billion yuan (about $10.55 billion).
(2026-07-20). NY mayor says still mulling Netanyahu arrest during UN meet. al-monitor.com New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is in talks over whether to try to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an upcoming UN summit, he said in an interview published Saturday ⚪ prompting a sharp rebuke from Netanyahu's camp. | "I believe that Prime Minister Netanyahu belongs in The Hague," Mamdani told The New York Times.
(2026-07-20). Moral Memory and Human Security: Protecting People from Digital Erasure. ummid.com Moral memory is the kind of remembering that respects human beings, it gives space to stories that were ignored, silenced, or erased, and resists the logic of power and restores truth through justice, as noted by scholars such as Assmann.
(2026-07-20). China unveils three-year plan to strengthen rainfall and flood forecasting system. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Water Resources has released a three-year action plan for 2026-2028 to accelerate the development of a modern system for rainfall and flood monitoring, forecasting and early warning, while advancing the modernization of hydrological services.
(2026-07-20). More than half of world's humanoid robots produced by China. ecns.cn China produced more than 400 humanoid robot products in the first half of the year, accounting for over half of the global total, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Monday.
(2026-07-20). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 1 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Friday July 17, 2026 CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment result of the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-20). Trump says new Air Force One from Qatar will get upgrades. al-monitor.com By Trevor HunnicuttJOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, July 19 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the Qatari-donated jet that serves as an Air Force One plane will soon be sent away for upgrades, following questions about the plane's security features.Trump started flying aboard the jumbo jet on July 1 after accepting the plane as a gift last year, when an accelerated effort to renovate the Boeing 747 for presidential use began.
(2026-07-20). Maharashtra 10th, 12th Supplementary Exam Result 2026 – Check Here. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is declaring on its official website 'www.mahahsscboard.in' the results of the SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) Supplementary (Repeaters, ATKT or Improvement) Exams held in June 2026 today i.e. Tuesday July 14, 2026.
(2026-07-20). Cyprus marks 52 years since invasion as UN renews peace push. al-monitor.com (Corrects first bullet point to change "Southern" to "southern".)NICOSIA, July 20 (Reuters) – Cyprus marked the 52-year anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion on Monday as the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities prepared for a renewed effort from the United Nations to break years of deadlock in peace talks.• Air raid sirens sounded over the southern Greek Cypriot government-controlled areas of Cyprus on Monday morning to commemorate the hour Turkish forces landed in 1974, days after a short-lived Greek-inspired coup.
(2026-07-20). President to honour Dakshina Kannada woman for transforming family recipes into a successful startup. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-20). Cyber alert: Udupi man loses Rs 9.29 lakh to 'digital arrest' scam. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-20). 'Communal politics has stalled development in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi,' says Ashok Rai. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-20). State violence in Bolivia is ramping up. The US is helping. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-07-20). Deprivation of nationality in the Gulf: Stories from Kuwait and Bahrain. globalvoices.org
(2026-07-19). Two American troops killed in Iranian attack on Jordan; US retaliates with fresh strikes. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States carried out fresh airstrikes on Iran early Sunday after President Donald Trump approved the operation, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). | The strikes came just hours after two US service members were killed while defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan. | CENTCOM said one more American service member is still missing, while four others were injured but have since been discharged from hospitals in Jordan. The identities of the two soldiers who died have not been released as their families are yet to be informed. | "The strikes are desi…
(2026-07-19). Iran's Kuwait Water Plant Strike: Oil Prices and Trans-regional War. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — In response to the renewed American bombing of southeastern Iran ports and facilities, including civilian infrastructure, the Iranian military responded Saturday with attacks on US bases and the infrastructure of Arab allies of the US, such as a desalinization plant and oil facilities in Kuwait and US personnel and installations in Jordan, where two American soldiers were killed and several more wounded. | The US bases and radar in Jordan are part of the way that the US and Israel intercept Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, and Iran is attempting to weaken those defenses i…
(2026-07-19). US pounds Iran as Tehran hits Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. newarab.com 
Good afternoon and welcome to our live news coverage of the Middle East conflict and other developments in the region. | Here are the latest updates: | US strikes on Iran: The United States conducted its eighth consecutive night of strikes on Iran. Its CENTCOM military command said they were partly to "punish" Iran for an attack on Friday on a base in Jordan which killed two US soldiers and left another missing in action. | Missile on Jordan intercepted: Israeli and Jordanian forces intercepted an Iranian missile aimed at the Jordanian city of Aqaba on Sunday, the Israeli military said. Jordan's Armed Forces said…
(2026-07-19). Mojtaba Khamenei killing US soldiers from…? the shocking truth leaked by Israeli intelligence. hindustantimes.com Fresh speculation has erupted over the whereabouts of Mojtaba Khamenei, the influential son of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after an Israeli source reportedly claimed he is no longer in Iran. The claim has triggered intense debate about Iran's leadership, succession, and the future of the Islamic Republic. In this video, we break down what has been claimed, what is publicly known, and what remains unverified. We examine Mojtaba Khamenei's role within Iran's power structure, why his movements are attracting global attention, and how this could affect regional tensions involving Israel, Iran, and t…
(2026-07-19). Watch FIFA World Cup: Argentina, Spain make preparations ahead of final. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-07-19). Yamal among four stars chasing World Cup Young Player award. thecanary.co 
The race for the 2026 World Cup Best Young Player award is heating up, with four rising stars emerging as the leading contenders after standout performances throughout the tournament. Spain's Lamine Yamal is among the favourites after playing a key role in his country's run to the final, further strengthening his reputation as one of […] | By
(2026-07-19). What happened in the first half of the Spain vs Argentina World Cup final? aljazeera.com All the biggest talking points and statistics from the first 45 minutes of a goalless World Cup final in New Jersey.
(2026-07-19). Meet Our New Private Jet Tracking Initiative. popularresistance.org After nearly two decades of tracking the American private jet industry here at the Institute for Policy Studies, we are formally launching the Private Jet Accountability Project with a Tax Private Jets campaign during the final games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. | IPS has been tracking the emissions impact of mega-events, such as the Super Bowl and Davos for many years. But this year's World Cup might be the biggest of these events yet, starkly illustrated by FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino burning up the atmosphere with multiple jet flights a day, when he isn't busy nakedly overturning onfield decisions for his favor…
(2026-07-19). When is the next FIFA World Cup? 2030 hosts, dates and format. aljazeera.com The 2030 tournament will span six countries and three continents as FIFA celebrates the World Cup's centenary.
(2026-07-19). Netanyahu declares support for Argentina in World Cup final. newarab.com 
(2026-07-19). Messi's Argentina face Spain's cool machine. tribune.com.pk 
Argentina and Spain were supposed to settle a score in Qatar earlier this year, in the Finalissima between the champions of South America and Europe, before US-Israeli strikes on Iran forced the match to be cancelled. On Sunday in New Jersey, they will finally meet with rather more than ceremonial silverware at stake. | The World Cup final offers football's grandest stage a deliciously odd pairing: Argentina, all pulse, fire and Lionel Messi, against Spain, the European champions who appear to treat chaos as an administrative error and have turned control into something close to an art form. | It is South Amer…
(2026-07-19). How much money is at stake in the 2026 World Cup final? tribune.com.pk 
Spain and Argentina will compete for football's biggest trophy on Sunday, but the 2026 FIFA World Cup final will also determine how the largest financial distribution in tournament history is divided. | FIFA has announced a record $871 million package for the 48 national associations that participated in the tournament in the US, Canada, and Mexico. | The figure covers performance-related prize money, preparation payments, and additional support for participating teams. | FIFA initially allocated $655 million in performance-related prize money as part of a $727 million package announced in December 2025, repre…
(2026-07-19). France's Mbappe becomes World Cup's all-time top scorer. tribune.com.pk 
France striker Kylian Mbappe became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals when he netted twice in Les Bleus' 6-4 defeat by England in the third-place game on Saturday. | The 27-year-old leapfrogged Argentina's Lionel Messi (21), who is due to play in Sunday's final against Spain, and although that will almost certainly ‚Å be his rival's last World Cup game, Mbappe will probably play in at least one more global tournament. | Mbappe finished his third World Cup campaign with…
(2026-07-19). Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup final: Team news, prediction and lineups. aljazeera.com Stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal clash at the biggest match of the biggest World Cup in history.
(2026-07-19). When, where, and how Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina. aljazeera.com Spain are world champions for the second time after Ferran Torres scored the winner against Argentina in extra time.
(2026-07-19). Spain vs Argentina: World Cup final predictions, schedule, Messi news. aljazeera.com Spain face Argentina in the World Cup final as Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and history dominate the build-up.
(2026-07-19). FIFA World Cup: Tobin Heath on record goals, France and Lamine Yamal. aljazeera.com In an exclusive interview, Tobin Heath shares her insights before World Cup final and discusses best players and teams.
(2026-07-19). Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final. newarab.com 
Lionel Messi's battle-hardened Argentina take on silky Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday as the first 48-team tournament in history reaches a climax in New Jersey. | The South Americans are striving to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain are eyeing a second title after their maiden victory in 2010. | Sunday's showpiece is likely to be the final World Cup appearance for Messi, widely considered the greatest player of all time. | Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni urged fans to make the most of seeing the diminutive genius lead out his team at the MetLife Stadium…
(2026-07-19). World Cup 2026 final: Closing ceremony and half-time show — what to know. aljazeera.com Spain face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final as musicians perform before kickoff and during the half-time break.
(2026-07-19). Tanzanian-flagged tanker from Yemen hijacked by suspected Somali pirates. newarab.com 
A Tanzanian-flagged tanker was hijacked by suspected Somali pirates off Yemen's coast, security sources and local officials familiar with the incident said Sunday. | The commercial tanker has since been moved to waters off Somalia's northeastern Bari region, according local officials. | The MT ASANA, a general tanker, was seized on Friday after departing from Mukalla, Yemen, according to the sources. The vessel is now being held off the coast of Caluula in the semiautonomous state of Puntland's Bari region. | According to sources who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss t…
(2026-07-19). US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack. al-monitor.com By Nayera Abdallah and Eman AbouhassiraDUBAI, July 19 (Reuters) – The U.S. said it had completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after earlier announcingthat two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan, while U.S. allies in the region reported more Iranian attacks on Sunday.The U.S. and Iran have intensified attacks as an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago has unravelled and a struggle for control of the Strait of Hormuz has deepened, raising the risk of a return to all-out hostilities.
(2026-07-19). The Strait of Hormuz Is Where Every Iran Ceasefire Goes to Die. moderndiplomacy.eu On the morning of 7 July, an Iranian vessel struck three commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Within 48 hours — at the NATO summit in Ankara, of all places, a continent away from the Gulf — President Trump stood in front of assembled alliance leaders and declared the US-Iran ceasefire "over." It was …
(2026-07-19). China urges U.S. to revoke discriminatory visa policy against Chinese journalists. ecns.cn China urged the United States on Friday to immediately revoke its discriminatory visa policy against Chinese journalists, after the Trump administration said it would cut visa duration, including reporters from China, in the country.
(2026-07-19). China, Pakistan call for U.S.-Iran ceasefire, resumption of dialogue. ecns.cn China and Pakistan called for an early ceasefire and the resumption of talks between the U.S. and Iran during a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday evening in Shanghai.
(2026-07-19). The mysterious Iran earthquake that's got everyone talking: weapons test gone wrong amid US attacks. hindustantimes.com An earthquake has struck Iran and it's raising fresh questions. A 5.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the mountainous Saland region of Dezful in Iran's Khuzestan Province early Sunday morning, sending tremors across the area and prompting an immediate emergency response. The earthquake comes as Iran and the United States exchange fresh threats, with the IRGC warning of retaliation over alleged U.S. attacks on Iranian infrastructure. Tehran has also threatened to target U.S.-linked AI, technology, and industrial assets across the Gulf, while claiming new strikes under Operation Nasr 2. These military claims have not b…
(2026-07-19). Mojtaba Khamenei says Iran will teach US 'unforgettable lessons'. geo.tv This file photo taken on October 13, 2024, shows Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. — ReutersUS military reports first deaths since hostilities resume.Iran accuses US of hitting power and water facilities.Tehran says it no longer limits retaliatory responses.
(2026-07-19). Livestream: How Israel targets the small bodies of Palestinian kids. electronicintifada.net Dr. Mimi Syed and Wes J. Bryant on Israel's targeting of children. Ali Abunimah on Democrats and Ro Khanna. Jon Elmer on Iran and news from across Palestine and Lebanon.
(2026-07-19). US Deploying Additional Warplanes to Middle East as It Prepares To Escalate Iran War. news.antiwar.com The US is sending additional warplanes to the Middle East, a Trump administration official told The New York Times, as the administration is preparing to escalate its war against Iran and Israel is preparing to potentially join in. The Times report said that US F-16 fighter jets based in Germany and F-35 fighter jets from …
(2026-07-19). US-Israeli Bombing Has Harmed Iran's Wildlife, Farms, and Water Supply. juancole.com By Kourosh Ziabari | This article was originally published by Toxic pollution from the war on Iran will continue to devastate the country's environment for years to come. | Just a few days before Tehran and Washington signed a now-defunct ceasefire agreement, local media in Iran reported that 25 goitered gazelles were
(2026-07-19). Israel says Iran missile towards Jordan's Aqaba intercepted. newarab.com 
Israeli and Jordanian forces intercepted an When asked by AFP about reports of explosions near the Israeli city of Eilat, an Israeli military spokeswoman said both Israeli and Jordanian forces had intercepted a projectile. | Minutes before the interception, the Israeli military said it had detected missiles launched from Iran towards Aqaba and warned of the possibility of "spil…
(2026-07-19). Oman's Foreign Minister to the West: You've been containing the wrong country. mondoweiss.net 
In a Le Monde op-ed, Oman's Badr al-Busaidi argues the West's decades-long policy of "containing" Iran was always misguided, and that the true threat comes from Tel Aviv. Al-Busaidi pushes for a new security order built around regional states.
(2026-07-19). Two US soldiers dead in Jordan Trump's ego has restarted a war he cannot win. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean Two American service members are dead. Another is missing. Four more were medically evacuated after Iranian ballistic missiles and drones struck a US base in Jordan on Friday night. The American death toll in this war now stands at 16, with more than 430 wounded. And none of it needed to…
(2026-07-19). US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 7th consecutive night of attacks. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Jasper WardWASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran that were carried out at President Donald Trump's direction and marked a seventh consecutive night of American attacks.Here are details: • "U.S. forces employed fighter aircraft, aerial drones, and warships in addition to other assets," the U.S. Central Command said in a statement.
(2026-07-19). Two US service members killed, one missing after Iranian strikes in Jordan. tribune.com.pk 
The US military said on Saturday two of its personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing after an Iranian attack, while Iran's supreme leader said Washington would pay for "seeking to incite war" after a seventh straight night of US strikes. | The US and Iran have intensified attacks since an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago fell apart last week, raising the possibility of a return to all-out war. | US Central Command said the two deaths occurred on Friday and that a third US service member was missing in action. The announcement brought the number of US service members killed since the war…
(2026-07-19). Jordan summons Iranian charge d'affaires over attacks. tribune.com.pk 
Jordan on Sunday summoned Iran's chargé d'affaires in Amman and conveyed a "strongly worded" message of protest over what it described as continued Iranian attacks on the kingdom, according to the Jordanian Foreign Ministry. | In a statement, the ministry also protested what it called "provocative and inflammatory statements" about Jordan issued by Iranian official bodies. | Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ambassador Fouad Majali said the Iranian diplomat was instructed to convey a message to Tehran to immediately halt the attacks on the kingdom. | "Jordan's security and the safety of its citizens are a r…
(2026-07-19). Pakistan, Kuwait call for de-escalation. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Kuwait on Saturday stressed the urgent need for de-escalation in the Middle East amid the recent outbreak of fresh hostilities between the United States and Iran, while calling on all sides to exercise restraint. | According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from Kuwait's FM Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, during which the two leaders discussed the latest developments in the region. | "Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah shared Kuwait's serious concerns regarding the continued attacks on its territory," the…
(2026-07-19). Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, causing power, water plant fire. newarab.com 
Kuwait said Iran hit a power and water plant Sunday causing a fire, the latest attack on energy infrastructure in the small Gulf state, as Bahrain also accused Tehran of targeting civilian sites. | Kuwait has asked residents to limit their power usage as repeated Iranian attacks add further strain to its power network. | Iran had earlier said it carried attacks on US assets…
(2026-07-19). Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, where power, water plant alight. geo.tv Smoke billows near the oil facility in Mangaf, Kuwait, July 18, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. — Reuters Kuwait says Iran hit a power and water plant. Bahrain also accuses Tehran of targeting civilian sites.Iran had earlier said it carried…
(2026-07-19). Turkish FM urges return to US-Iran memorandum, warns escalating hostilities threaten regional stability. tribune.com.pk 
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Sunday called for a return to the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, warning that escalating hostilities were undermining regional stability and urging renewed diplomatic efforts. | Speaking to Qatar TV during a visit to Doha, Fidan said Qatar was using all available diplomatic channels to help resolve the crisis, while Türkiye remained in close coordination with the Gulf state. | "I am pleased to see that Qatar is once again trying to do everything it can to resolve this crisis by using all constructive methods and all available channel…
(2026-07-19). Israeli forces destroy three more schools in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Education Minister Rima Karami told Lebanese media on Friday that Israeli soldiers looted the schools before wiring up the buildings with explosives and reducing them to "piles of ashes". | She said the schools were located in Bint Jbeil and Khiam, two cities in the south that have been almost totally destroyed by Israeli forces. | A re…
(2026-07-19). Young Greens dump pro-Israel 'IHRA' antisemitism 'definition'. thecanary.co 
The Young Greens have led the way for their machine-hindered parent party by dumping the pro-Israel, pro-colonialism so-called 'IHRA working definition of antisemitism'. Young Greens break ranks The Israel lobby within the Green party succeeded in sabotaging a 'Zionism is racism' motion at the Greens' conference. However, today — 19 July 2026 — the Young […] | By
(2026-07-19). Social media broke Israel's propaganda machine — The cost of Crying Wolf. thecanary.co 
Despite pouring millions into anti-Palestinian propaganda, the world is turning against Israel. The colonial state's demise has been accelerated by its perceived sense of "invincibility" and arrogance in broadcasting its genocidal intent. Now, even analysts from the ethno-state believe the reputational damage is done. No amount of propaganda can save them. Crying wolf carries consequences […] | By
(2026-07-19). Hear the speech Swiss authorities tried to prevent me giving. electronicintifada.net Back in Zurich, I dissected the propaganda used to justify genocide and the political shift now rattling Israel's defenders.
(2026-07-19). How Israeli Atrocities Fueled Palestine Action. orinocotribune.com 
By Dania Akkad and Phil Miller — Jul 16, 2026
| "A stray dog with a toddler's arm," was one of the Israeli atrocities that women in the Palestine Action case told the Old Bailey jury, report Dania Akkad and Phil Miller. | Two women have told a court how they felt compelled to join the Palestine Action protest group after watching "a live-streamed genocide" of Israeli attacks in Gaza. | "I would see mothers scrape up tiny pieces of their children," 53-year-old Hannah Davidson told jurors at the Old Bailey this week. "I saw a stray dog with a toddler's arm in its mouth." | Co-defendant Teuta 'T' Hoxha,…
(2026-07-19). Cuban foreign minister denounces protection of real terrorists in the U.S. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, denounced on his Facebook profile the protection afforded by the United States to individuals linked to terrorist acts against the Caribbean nation. | The head of Cuban diplomacy pointed out that the U.S. Secretary of State organized a ministerial meeting against so-called "leftist terrorism," while ignoring the presence on U.S. soil of those who finance, instigate, and train violent actions against Cuba, primarily in the state of Florida. | Bruno Rodríguez recalled that these groups have murdered 3,478 Cubans and left 2,099 disabled, in addition to or…
(2026-07-19). Defending Cuba Against US Aggression. indybay.org Spartacists in Mission street protest against aggression threats by Trump regime…
(2026-07-19). Cuban Luis Robert Jr. Close to Returning to the Mets. radiohc.cu Havana, July 19 (RHC) — Cuban outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is close to returning to the New York Mets, declared the team's interim manager, Andy Green. | According to the source, the Cuban outfielder could rejoin the New York Yankees for the series they will play in Milwaukee starting Monday. "He's looking better and better, and we're excited to add Robert's bat to the lineup," Green told the New York Post. | The Cuban, acquired in January via trade with the Chicago White Sox, hasn't played since April 26 due to a herniated disc in his lower back. | In 24 games with his new team, the 28-year-old had two home r…
(2026-07-19). Trump permitirá a Arabia Saudita enriquecer uranio sin protocolos de seguridad, según CNN. cubadebate.cu La administración de Donald Trump ha llegado a un acuerdo provisional para permitir que Arabia Saudita enriquezca uranio sin la aplicación de los protocolos internacionales de seguridad diseñados para prevenir la proliferación de armas nucleares, según reveló CNN, citando fuentes familiarizadas con el asunto y documentos revisados por el medio.
(2026-07-19). Con gol de Ferran, España impone su juego y se proclama campeona del mundo. cubadebate.cu Con gol de Ferran, España impone su juego y se proclama campeona del mundo. La Roja dio una despedida amarga a Messi, quien a sus 39 años jugó, según ha dicho, su último partido en una Copa del Mundo. El 10 dice adiós sin poder revalidar el título ganado en Catar 2022.
(2026-07-19). Alarmante: Más de 2 500 migrantes desaparecidos en la ruta Centroamérica-México-EEUU entre 2010 y 2026. cubadebate.cu Miles de personas han muerto o desaparecido en el corredor migratorio que atraviesa Centroamérica, México y Estados Unidos, en una ruta marcada por ríos, vías del tren y desiertos. Muchas de ellas aún son buscadas por sus familias. Entre 2010 y mayo de 2026, el Equipo Argentino de Antropología Forense ha registrado 2.529 reportes de migrantes no localizados.
(2026-07-19). Israeli Government Ministers Join March To Gaza Border Demanding Jewish Settlements. news.antiwar.com Senior members of the Israeli government joined a settler march at the border of Gaza on Sunday night, calling for the return of Jewish settlements to the besieged Palestinian territory. The march was organized by the Nachala Movement, a settler group that has called for the "conquest" of Gaza, the establishment of Jewish settlements, and …
(2026-07-19). Saturday 7/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary video "The BBC's Gaza crisis" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T9yY……
(2026-07-19). Israeli ministers join march to Gaza to demand return of settlements. aljazeera.com Hundreds gather near the border as far-right figures push to rebuild settlements removed in 2005…
(2026-07-19). The story behind Gaza's campaign. aljazeera.com The story behind Gaza's #TheyLiedToYou campaign…
(2026-07-19). Israel Kills More Than 20 Palestinians in Gaza Over Two Days. news.antiwar.com Israeli attacks in Gaza on Friday and Saturday killed more than 20 Palestinians, as the IDF has escalated its strikes and continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. One strike on Friday in the Nuseirat Refugee Camp in central Gaza hit Palestinians attending a funeral for people killed by an Israeli attack earlier …
(2026-07-19). Bangladesh: First Enforced Disappearance Case Since July 2024 Uprising. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Bangladesh military and Rapid Action Battalion personnel stand guard outside the Supreme Court in Dhaka, February 8, 2025. | © 2025 Suvra Kanti Das/Abaca/Sipa via AP Photo…
(2026-07-19). Greece braces for temperatures of up to 41 ∞C as wildfire contained near Athens. tribune.com.pk 
Greece is bracing for the peak of a heat wave expected early this week, with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 41°C (105.8F) in parts of the country, while firefighters on Sunday brought a wildfire on Salamis Island near Athens under control. | The hot spell began on Saturday and is expected to intensify through Monday and Tuesday, with mainland Greece and Crete forecast to record the highest temperatures, according to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service. | The first temperature above 40°C (104F) this year was recorded on Saturday in the northwestern town of Konitsa, where the mercury…
(2026-07-19). Exhibition on Chinese characters opens at National Museum of China. ecns.cn An exhibition titled "Amazing Chinese Characters" opened at the National Museum of China in Beijing on Thursday, featuring more than 270 ancient script artifacts.
(2026-07-19). Fiscal federalism in practice vs law. tribune.com.pk 
Two schools of thought have emerged in the recent debate on the 18th constitutional amendment, which brought a structural shift towards devolution. One school — let's call it centralists — has argued that the federal government is now structurally weak and in a perpetual fiscal crisis, since 57.5% of divisible resources are transferred to provinces whereas it must finance defence and debt servicing on its own, leaving hardly any resources for other heads. This school also argues that despite resource transfer, provincial governments have failed to bring any improvement in social spending — in ed…
(2026-07-19). Activists Throw Wet Blanket on FERC's "Blanket Certificate Policy" Changes. indybay.org As they have for the past decade, the environmental activist group Beyond Extreme Energy (BXE), along with other frontline groups, has protested, demonstrated, and attended the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) monthly public meetings to bring before the commission their concerns regarding an end to fossil fuel expansion.
(2026-07-19). IDAC oversight office vows independent constitutional oversight. sanews.gov.za IDAC oversight office vows independent constitutional oversight | Newly appointed Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) Oversight Judge, retired Judge Takalani Joseph Raulinga, says the credibility of South Africa's anti-corruption oversight framework will depend on the Office's ability to operate independently, while strengthening constitutional accountability. | Addressing his first media briefing since the establishment and operationalisation of the Office in Pretoria on Sunday, Raulinga said the Office of the IDAC Oversight Judge, established under Section 22A of the National Prosecuting Authority…
(2026-07-19). Mamdani Says He Is Examining Whether His Government Can Arrest Netanyahu During NYC Visit. scheerpost.com Julia Conley Common Dreams In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times Saturday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made clear that he plans to take any action available to him to ensure the city complies with the International Criminal Court's warrant for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if the opportunity arises. Netanyahu, said Mamdani, "belongs in The Hague," and he …
(2026-07-19). Manitowoc, WI July 25, 2026: Summer of Resistance Rally! wibailoutpeople.org 
Shipbuilders Park, 51 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, WI, 12: 30 P.M.
(2026-07-19). Xi Jinping's 2026 World AI Conference Speech: What It Means for China and the Future of AI. moderndiplomacy.eu China hosts the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai from July 17 to 20, Chinese officials announced at a press briefing in Shanghai on Tuesday. The conference is set to be an important platform to showcase the world's most cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology and China's homegrown …
(2026-07-19). Iran's revolution was not destined to end in clerical rule. links.org.au 
Hossam el-Hamalawy revisits Iran's revolution through the social forces that drove it, explaining its outcome was not historically inevitable.
(2026-07-19). Parmesan Cheese Is Not Endangered by Climate Change, Reuters. wattsupwiththat.com With this story, Reuters is reaching for a political angle rather than accurately portraying the state of Italy's dairy industry and the threats posed to it by expensive, intermittent wind and solar power.
(2026-07-19). Schools are out, the bills aren't. tribune.com.pk 
When summer vacations begin, Sobia Nisar tries to let her six-year-old daughter enjoy the first few weeks without too much structure. There are visits to cousins, occasional trips to the park, time at home, and an effort to keep screen time as low as possible. | But keeping a child busy through a long summer in the city is not easy. The heat limits outdoor play, parents cannot take children out every day, and after a few weeks, the same question returns: what will the child do for the rest of the break? | For Sobia, like many parents, the second month of vacation is when the expenses begin to add up. Her daugh…
(2026-07-19). If Xishuangbanna could fit in a suitcase, what would global mayors take home. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑Xishuangbanna was recently held in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. During the event, international guests visited nature reserves and local villages to experience the region's unique blend of ecological conservation, urban development, and ethnic culture.
(2026-07-19). New York Is Blocking New Data Center Construction. popularresistance.org With data centers popping up faster than most people can count, it's hard to keep track of them. | But a recent report from the Pew Research Center shows more than a third of Americans (38%) live within five miles of at least one operational data center. | Historically, data centers have been built in more urban areas, but with the popularization of AI, sources show developers are shifting toward building in more rural communities. According to the Pew Research Center, newer data centers are expected to be predominantly built in rural areas. Places that face water droughts and low water supplies could face the mo…
(2026-07-19). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-19). Saturday 7/25: Lompico Pond Restoration Project Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond and Redwoods Forest (officially "Lake Lompico") | 11603 Lakeshore Drive | Felton, CA 95018…
(2026-07-19). It's Scary As Hell Being Black in America Right Now. theintercept.com 
Nolan Wells's mother Christine Wonsley held a press conference on July 10, 2026, in New York City after her son's mysterious death over the Fourth of July off the coast of Mississippi. Photo: Steve Sanchez/Sipa USA via AP Images | There is a tangible heat to being Black in America this summer. | Every morning starts the same. A jolt of coffee and nicotine as my thumbs scroll a daily intake of Black death and indignity. | It mostly comes dosed in tears. Tears of Black moms and aunties, projected behind stone-faced fathers and grandpops trying to hold it together behind press podiums. | This summer, it was…
(2026-07-19). Activists Protest Petco for Selling Live Animals. indybay.org With Bay Area cities moving to ban retail sale of animals, advocates protested in San Rafael to bring attention to cruelty of the exotic pet trade…
(2026-07-19). Tribal literacy project faces uncertainty. tribune.com.pk 
The future of the Literacy for All in FATA programme, launched in 2016 to provide education to out-of-school children in the merged tribal districts, has once again become uncertain due to financial and administrative delays. Around 269 male and female teachers have gone without salaries for more than 30 months, while the education of over 18,000 students enrolled in 191 operational Community-Based Education (CBE) centres has also been put at risk. | Teachers working under the programme say they have continued teaching despite mounting financial hardship. Zehra Bibi (name changed), a teacher from Parachinar in…
(2026-07-19). India bans march on parliament by 'Cockroach' activists, standoff looms. geo.tv Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party attend a sit-in protest demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, June 30, 2026. — ReutersSecurity arrangements in place for public safety: police.Activist Sonam Wangchuk…
(2026-07-19). Museum of Historic Bohemian Grove & Bohemian Club Artifacts. indybay.org World's only museum exclusively pertaining to the Bohemian Club.The Museum is a collection of Bohemian Grove & Bohemian Club artifacts spanning over 140 years (1875-2026). It consists of over 2,800 individual items (from a collection of 100,000+), collected during the past 30 years. The purpose of the site is for historical scholarship or research, and to share it with others, so they may obtain a sense of what happens in this prestigious, world renowned place…
(2026-07-19). The impossible politics of climate security. tribune.com.pk 
Ashok Swain's Climate Security is not a comfortable book, nor does it pretend to be. At a time when climate anxiety is increasingly wrapped in diplomatic slogans and defence policy jargon, Swain strips away the language of preparedness to expose something far less reassuring: a global response to climate change that often looks more like a blueprint for preserving privilege than protecting humanity. | The book arrives in a policy landscape saturated with the phrase "climate security," a term that has moved from academic conferences into military doctrines and even UN Security Council briefings. The idea carrie…
(2026-07-19). Yaasuf Somali Clan of The Abaskuul Jidwaaq. Clan in Dhagaxle District of the Faafan Region. indybay.org The Yaasuf are a proud sub-clan of the Abaskuul Jidwaaq. They live in the fertile Dhagaxle district of the Fafan Zone in the Somali Region of Ethiopia.
(2026-07-19). Wife says India illegally detaining hunger strike activist. geo.tv Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian education reformer, who has been on hunger strike, gestures as he recieves a back massage during a sit-in protest called by Cockroach Janta Party demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July…
(2026-07-19). China Southern launches Urumqi—Seoul service via Yantai. ecns.cn China Southern Airlines launched a new round-trip service Thursday linking Urumqi, in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with Seoul via Yantai, in east China's Shandong Province. The one-stop route adds a new travel option between Xinjiang and South Korea.
(2026-07-19). Rolling Blackouts Hit New York. wattsupwiththat.com Without any ability to add reliable generation to it grid, New York faces more of same every time the heat gets into this range. There is nothing inevitable about this. It is entirely a consequence of intentional decisions made by politicians.
(2026-07-19). Du Plessis makes winning return to UFC with dominant decision over Usman. aljazeera.com South African fighter held the middleweight belt ‚Å from January 2024 until August 2025 when he lost to Chimaev.
(2026-07-19). Twin earthquakes strike Peru killing at least five. aljazeera.com Peruvian authorities say the magnitude 5.1 and 3.7 quakes were in the mountainous Junin region east of Lima.
(2026-07-19). US Announces 'Counterterrorism' Push Against Leftist Groups, Pro-Palestine Voices. orinocotribune.com Secretary of State Rubio announced the new 'counterterrorism' strategy during a conference in Washington despite the lack of evidence showing a threat from left-wing groups | At a global counterterrorism summit in Washington on 17 July, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Rubio told officials from more than 60 countries that left-wing…
(2026-07-19). Why have India's Gen Z protesters called for a march to parliament? aljazeera.com After a prominent activist on hunger strike is forcibly removed, organisers announce a march to parliament.
(2026-07-19). The last bell at ST saviour's. tribune.com.pk 
The slogans echoed through the deserted corridors where generations of Sukkur's children had once sung the national anthem. Teachers who had spent decades in the classrooms stood outside locked gates demanding six months of unpaid salaries, while parents wondered where their children would study next. By the afternoon, one of Sindh's oldest Christian schools had effectively ceased to exist. | Saint Saviour's High School & College, founded in 1958 and once among Sukkur's most respected educational institutions, had shut its doors. | In March this year, the future of hundreds of students was thrown into uncertai…
(2026-07-19). Saturday 8/8: Navigating Divorce and Family Law: Support and Solutions (Free Virtual Workshop). indybay.org Family law and divorce can be particularly hard to navigate. There can come up a lot of questions about your children, your safety, your immigration status, and how to navigate the divorce process when you don't have access to funds. For people on dependent visas, and for survivors of abuse, the cost of asking the wrong person can feel higher than the cost of staying silent. | The India Community Center, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley (APABA SV), and the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California (SABA-NC) are co-hosting a free virtual workshop with two California attorn…
(2026-07-19). Preliminary RR-II feasibility completed. tribune.com.pk 
NESPAK has completed the preliminary feasibility study for Rawalpindi Ring Road Phase-II – Thalian to Hakla Interchange – under the CPEC route project. | According to sources, NESPAK has prepared three alignment options for the project, which will be submitted to the Punjab cabinet along with recommendations for approval. | The first option proposes widening the existing M-2 Motorway from three lanes on each side to five lanes on each side. The project would be 15.3 kilometres long and is estimated to cost around Rs9 billion. NESPAK has termed it the most suitable, economical and practical option. The second o…
(2026-07-19). Xiong'an-Shangqiu high-speed railway starts trial operation. ecns.cn The Xiong'an-Shangqiu high-speed railway in the Zhengzhou section began trial operations early Friday, marking a major milestone toward the line's formal opening.
(2026-07-19). China unveils international AI ethics governance action plan at Shanghai conference. ecns.cn An international AI ethics governance action plan was unveiled at the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on Friday.
(2026-07-19). China Railway to pilot 60-day advance ticket requests on Beijing—Shanghai routes. ecns.cn China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. will launch a ticket-request pilot Monday, July 20, covering more than 200 trains on the Beijing—Shanghai high-speed and conventional rail lines.
(2026-07-19). Restore Britain stuffed full of Hitler loving freaks, report finds. thecanary.co 
When you look under a rock, it's common to find all manner of creepy crawlies. We mention this because HOPE not Hate just took a look at what's going on in Restore Britain, and would you believe it their investigation points to "Hitler admirers"… Is anyone actually surprised by this? They say it with their […] | By
(2026-07-19). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-19). Saturday 7/25: Protest to Demand Justice for Lorenzo and Johan Killed by ICE. indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-07-19). Saturday 7/18: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations. indybay.org International Cafe at 508 Haight Street, San Francisco…
(2026-07-19). Friday 7/24: drop the charges!! cops out of everywhere!! indybay.org Harvey Milk Plaza (Castro St & Market St) SF…
(2026-07-19). 5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Peru. aljazeera.com Footage shows firefighters looking for a missing person amongst the rubble of a collapsed building in Pumpunya, Peru.
(2026-07-19). Canadian Wildfire Smoke Just Crossed the Border—And It Blew Up the Fantasy of Carbon Emission Trading. wattsupwiththat.com The border does not stop the wind. It does not stop the smoke. And it certainly does not create the perfect information and clear property rights that emission trading requires. We can keep issuing air quality alerts and protecting people when the haze rolls in.
(2026-07-19). Urge AG Bonta to Drop Charges Against Stanford 11. indybay.org As a result of a conflict of interest the Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rose was disqualified in the prosecution of the Stanford 11. Now there is a campaign to get California Attorney General Rob Bonta to drop the charges.
(2026-07-19). Presidio San Francisco: Reclaiming our Buffalo Soldiers Headquarters in the Pacific. indybay.org Veterans of the 9th and 10th Cavalry, along with soldiers from the 24th and 25th Infantry, served at or passed through the Presidio during key moments in American military history. Their presence was especially prominent during the Spanish—American War and the Philippine—American War, when the Presidio became the principal staging ground for troops deploying to the Pacific.
(2026-07-19). Israeli settlers torch homes and mosque in Masafer Yatta. aljazeera.com Videos show Israeli settlers attacking the Palestinian village of al Tuwani in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron.
(2026-07-19). Anhui Leads China in auto exports in first half of 2026. ecns.cn East China's Anhui Province ranked first in the country in both the volume and value of vehicle exports in the first half of 2026, shipping 1.006 million vehicles worth 104.36 billion yuan ($14.6 billion), local customs authorities said Friday.
(2026-07-19). The quiet diplomatic friction between Pakistan and Japan. tribune.com.pk 
For decades, Japan has been among Pakistan's most dependable partners, one that has invested in the country's infrastructure, financed development projects, supported economic reforms and largely stayed away from the bitter politics of South Asia. Tokyo cultivated a reputation as a friend to both Islamabad and New Delhi, preferring economic diplomacy over geopolitical confrontation. | It was therefore highly unusual when Pakistan recently lodged a formal diplomatic protest with Japan. | The protest never made headlines. Neither Islamabad nor Tokyo publicised it. Both governments appeared determined to prevent…
(2026-07-19). Black Mother Charged With Murder After Shooting Man She Found Under Her Daughter's Bed. newsone.com 
Source: Shelby County Sheriff's Office / Shelby County Sheriff's Office | A Black mother in Memphis, Tennessee, is facing a first-degree murder charge after shooting a man she said she found hiding under her daughter's bed. | Memphis police posted the following…
(2026-07-19). Guyana ferry with 116 people on board capsizes; more than 50 rescued. aljazeera.com Rescue operations for remaining passengers and crew ongoing, authorities say.
(2026-07-19). Mexico: Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Struck off the Coast of Chiapas. orinocotribune.com The U.S. tsunami warning system issued alerts for possible waves along the coasts of Mexico and Guatemala. | On Friday, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Chiapas, near the Guatemalan border, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). | The U.S. tsunami warning system issued alerts for possible waves along the coasts of Mexico and Guatemala, although authorities have not yet confirmed any casualties or damage following the quake. | The epicenter was located 48 kilometers southwest of Aquiles Serdan, in the municipality of Huixtla, Chiapas, at a depth of 10 kilometers, which increased the inte…
(2026-07-19). China's AI sector continues to thrive. ecns.cn China's core AI industry in 2025 exceeded 1.2 trillion yuan (about 176.7 billion U.S. dollars), with the sector featuring over 6,200 companies.
(2026-07-19). Lindsey Graham Was the Face of the Duopoly. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-19). The White Highlands Are Still White: How Britain Never Gave Kenya Its Land Back. orinocotribune.com 
By Erick Gavala — Jul 10, 2026 | Laikipia County has dominated headlines in recent weeks, first over a secretly negotiated U.S Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, protests, then two Kenyans shot dead on June 1, 2026, the same day Kenya marked 63 years since flag independence, a Kenyan court blocking the facility twice and US military planes flying in equipment anyway. | But in all the coverage of Laikipia, almost nobody has stopped to ask the most fundamental question about the area at the center of this storm. Who owns it and who owns so much of Kenya's most fertile land? How did one of Africa's…
(2026-07-19). U.S. Announces 'Counterterrorism' Push Against Leftist Groups, Pro-Palestine Voices. wibailoutpeople.org US Announces 'Counterterrorism' Push Against Leftist Groups, Pro-Palestine Voices |
(2026-07-19). China's MAZU 2.0 AI weather agent delivered to Djibouti. ecns.cn China's MAZU 2.0 intelligent weather early warning solution was officially delivered to Djibouti at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference's Meteorological Forum held in Shanghai on Friday.
(2026-07-19). Schools to have tech-based attendance. tribune.com.pk 
The Rawalpindi District Education Authority has issued final orders for the installation of modern CCTV cameras and biometric attendance systems in all education offices and government educational institutions across the district on an urgent basis. | He said biometric attendance, monitoring and security had become indispensable. All education officers and heads of institutions have been directed to submit compliance reports within three days, with a warning of strict action in case of non-compliance. | The Punjab School Education Pensioners Association welcomed the installation of CCTV cameras. | During a mee…
(2026-07-19). Lever Weekly: Ballot Battles And Blockbusters. levernews.com 
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(2026-07-19). Unapproved driving schools face crackdown. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-19). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-07-19). SAMRC chief awarded honorary doctorate by University of Glasgow. sanews.gov.za SAMRC chief awarded honorary doctorate by University of Glasgow | South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) President and Chief Executive Officer Professor Ntobeko Ntusi has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Medical Sciences degree by the University of Glasgow in Scotland in recognition of his outstanding contributions to medical science and global health research. | The honorary doctorate was conferred during the university's Commemoration Day celebrations marking its 575th anniversary. | The University of Glasgow said the award recognises Professor Ntusi's distinguished career as a clinician-scientist, in…
(2026-07-19). Mainland criticizes Lai for smearing Anti-Secession Law. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesman on Thursday criticized Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te over remarks on the Anti-Secession Law and the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, accusing him of attempting to intimidate the people of Taiwan and create a "chilling effect" on the island.
(2026-07-19). Taking a break – no post this week. resourceinsights.blogspot.com I am taking a break this week and plan to post again on Sunday, July 26.
(2026-07-19). Sunday 7/19: Capitalism, AI And Slavery With Professor Jodi Dean. indybay.org laborfest.net/2026/event/capitalism-ai-a… For link…
(2026-07-19). China firmly opposes ‚ÄåUK nationalization of British Steel: Ministry of Commerce. ecns.cn China firmly opposes and strongly disapproves of Britain's decision to nationalize British Steel and urged fair treatment of Chinese firms in the UK, according to China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday.
(2026-07-19). 3 Philadelphia-area medical schools agree to add nutrition education in response to RFK Jr.'s push. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Trump administration has pushed medical schools to spend more time teaching nutrition education to future doctors, and three local medical schools have since signed on to a national program called Advancing Nutrition Education. | The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Cooper Medical School at Rowan University pledged to spend at least 40 hours teaching medical students about nutrition. Around the count…
(2026-07-19). On Palestine, the Media's Job is Accuracy, not "Balance" juancole.com The Conversation) — One of the oldest tropes in journalism is that it should be balanced; that journalists have a responsibility to present all sides of a given issue with equal weight. This view also holds that appearing to be critical of one side and sympathetic to another amounts to "bias". | That notion of balance sounds ideal. After all, journalists should be neutral observers who favour nobody, so if anybody fee…
(2026-07-19). Climate change threatens livestock sector. tribune.com.pk 
Climate change is rapidly emerging as one of the biggest threats to Pakistan's livestock sector. From the plains of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) to the high-altitude pastures of Upper Chitral, rising temperatures, erratic weather, and shrinking grazing lands are reducing livestock productivity, increasing diseases, threatening farmers' livelihoods, and putting rare species such as the yak at risk. | One of the clearest examples of climate change's impact can be seen in Broghil Valley in Upper Chitral, home to Pakistan's rare yak population. Officials from the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Livestock Department say the yak pop…
(2026-07-19). Committee to probe substandard projects. tribune.com.pk 
A four-member inquiry committee has been constituted to investigate the alleged use of substandard construction material in beautification projects in Tehsil Kamalia and other areas of Toba Tek Singh. | According to a notification, the chairman of the Chief Minister's Inspection Team (CMIT) is the convener of the committee. The director general for monitoring and evaluation of the Planning and Development Board, a member of the CMIT and another member to be nominated by the convener will serve as members. | The committee has been tasked with inspecting the beautification projects in Toba Tek Singh. It will exa…
(2026-07-19). Smithsonian Institution remains under attack. indybay.org National Museum of American History…
(2026-07-19). Colonialism Was a Crime: Why Africa Demands Reparations. unitedworldint.com 
For decades, the legacy of colonialism in Africa was often treated as a closed chapter of history. Today, however, governments, historians, civil society organisations, and descendants of colonial victims are increasingly challenging that narrative. Across the continent, demands for accountability, official apologies, and financial reparations have become central to discussions about historical justice. The debate …
(2026-07-19). 5 dead, 14 missing while attempting to enter Iran illegally from Afghanistan. tribune.com.pk 
Afghan security forces recovered the bodies of five people who were attempting to enter Iran illegally but died from thirst and extreme heat in the deserts of southwestern Nimroz province, local media reported on Sunday. | Efforts are underway to locate another 14 people who remain missing, local broadcaster Tolo News reported, citing Nimroz police spokesman Gul Mohammad Qudrat. | The deceased were part of a 19-member group attempting to cross illegally into neighbouring Iran through remote desert areas spanning Helmand and Nimroz provinces. | Many Afghans, particularly young people, attempt to enter Iran ille…
(2026-07-19). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-19). Lawyers announce drive for rule of law. tribune.com.pk 
The Lawyers Action Committee has announced a nationwide lawyers' movement for the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary after the summer vacations, with former Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president Ali Ahmed Kurd set to lead the campaign. | The movement will begin from Peshawar, according to the committee. | Sources said the Lawyers Action Committee is largely comprised of members belonging to the professional group. Around two dozen office-bearers of various bar associations attended the committee's meeting and expressed their views. | The development comes as the Independent Group, which…
(2026-07-19). Foundation launched to help GBVF survivors heal. sanews.gov.za Foundation launched to help GBVF survivors heal | The Gauteng Social Development MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, joined government leaders, civil society organisations and members of the community in supporting the official launch of the Healing Lives Foundation at the Mamelodi Community Hall in east of Pretoria. | Operating under the theme: "From Crisis to Career — From Silence to Strength", the foundation is a non-profit organisation committed to preventing Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), while empowering survivors through comprehensive aftercare services, psychosocial support, skills development…
(2026-07-19). Black Organizers Are Preparing For A New Era Of Voting Rights Battles. popularresistance.org The mobilization effort was swift once it became clear that Black Georgians stood to lose political representation. | LaTosha Brown and other voting rights advocates sprang into action after Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp on May 13 called a special session to redraw the state's congressional and legislative maps in ways that could erode Black voters' ability to shape election outcomes. | "Ultimately, pain births new possibilities," said Brown, the co-founder of Black Voters Matter. "What we're experiencing right now are possibilities, and we have to shift from seeing ourselves just as citizens of this nation…
(2026-07-19). Andrew Tate, brother arrested in US. tribune.com.pk 
Controversial social media figures Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, were arrested in the US on Saturday after British prosecutors filed new rape and sex-trafficking charges against them, ABC News reported, citing American and British officials. | The US Marshals Service confirmed to ABC News that the brothers had been taken into custody in Miami. | The UK's Crown Prosecution Service separately announced the new charges in a statement. | The arrests mark a new chapter in the widening legal troubles ‚Å for the brothers, who already face criminal proceedings in Romania, where authorities ha…
(2026-07-19). Five passengers found drifting days after boat sinks in Indonesia. aljazeera.com Five passengers, including a seven-year-old girl, were rescued from a passenger boat that sank in Indonesia.
(2026-07-19). Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers keynote speech at opening ceremony of 2026 World AI Conference. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026.
(2026-07-19). 70 years on, Argentine court declares 'Operation Massacre' a crime against humanity. globalvoices.org The court ordered the reparation measures that the victims' families had long soughtOriginally published on On the night of June 9, 1956, a group of me…
(2026-07-19). Russian Strikes Pound Ukrainian Cities After Ukrainian Drone Attacks Killed Eight in Russia. news.antiwar.com Russian missiles and drones targeted multiple Ukrainian cities on Sunday, killing at least six people, in strikes that came a day after a Ukrainian drone barrage killed eight people in Russia. Russia's Defense Ministry said that its forces intercepted 379 Ukrainian drones over multiple Russian regions on Saturday. Local officials said that seven people were …
(2026-07-19). Vehicles entering city to be checked for smoke. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Environment Protection Director General Musa Raza has directed the officers concerned to give a final deadline of a week to the owners and transporters of commercial vehicles emitting smoke to improve the fitness of their vehicles. | He said during a visit to Jinnah Terminal at Thokar Niaz Baig and Sagian entry points of the city after the expiry of the stipulated period, indiscriminate action would be taken against the vehicles emitting smoke. | According to the DG the action would not be limited to passenger transport vehicles only, but industrial labour transport, courier services, delivery vans, bak…
(2026-07-19). Suzhou adjusts delivery times to encourage safer riding. ecns.cn Suzhou in east China's Jiangsu Province has become the first city in China to count red-light waiting time as part of food delivery riders' delivery schedules, easing pressure to rush through traffic.
(2026-07-19). The Third Reconstruction and the anti-monopoly strategy. cpusa.org 
The air inside the Hamburg armory on July 8, 1876, was hot and close, thick with the weight of a South Carolina summer and the fear of what was coming. Outside, more than two hundred armed Red Shirts had encircled the building. They were the paramilitary vanguard of the Democratic Party's white supremacist counterrevolution, and they had come to finish what they started four days earlier. | On July 4, two white farmers had picked a quarrel with a Black militia company drilling on Hamburg's main road. The dispute was minor. The militiamen let them through. But former Confederate general Matthew Butler turned th…
(2026-07-19). Lebanese food influencer sentenced to life for drug smuggling. aljazeera.com Georges Hanna Dib, known as Dr Food, sentenced for smuggling hashish out of Lebanon in cake packaging.
(2026-07-19). Saudi support & economic sovereignty. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia's decision to increase its financial support to Pakistan by replacing the deposits withdrawn by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme deserves sincere appreciation. At a time when geopolitical uncertainty has intensified across the Middle East and global financial markets remain volatile, Riyadh has once again reposed its confidence in Pakistan. Such support reflects the depth of bilateral relations and reinforces Saudi Arabia's role as one of Pakistan's most dependable strategic partners. | Gratitude, however, should not prevent us from askin…
(2026-07-19). Luyanghu Wetland Park: a popular retreat for tourists to escape summer heat. ecns.cn Tourists enjoy themselves at the Luyanghu Wetland Park in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, July 16, 2027.
(2026-07-19). Saturday 7/18: Bohemian Grove Action: Greet the Power Elite. indybay.org Monte Rio. Meet by the Bridge & head to Bohemian Ave. leading to Bohemian Grove.
(2026-07-19). Escalations in Southwest Syria as Israel Raids Quneitra, Daraa Governorates. news.antiwar.com Israeli forces are launching more and more incursions into southwest Syria in recent days. Having launched about 450 incursions during all of 2025, that number has been met and nearly exceeded already in 2026, despite the year being barely half over. Multiple new raids were reported again this weekend across both Quneitra and Daraa Governorates. …
(2026-07-19). Winter Is Coming: The Work to Keep Us Warm Is Underway. wattsupwiththat.com And while most Americans are still thinking about air conditioning, American energy workers are already preparing for the first bitter night of January. America is fortunate to have abundant natural gas. We are even more fortunate to have the energy workers who make sure it is there when we need it most.
(2026-07-19). Wednesday 7/22: "End the ICE Age" Campaign Launch Call. indybay.org Online | detentionwatchnetwork.app.neoncrm.com/fo……
(2026-07-19). India's cockroach politics is no joke. aljazeera.com The Cockroach Janta Party has crept onto the political scene at a time when Indian democracy is struggling.
(2026-07-19). Always under the spotlight. tribune.com.pk 
Open your Instagram or TikTok on any given day, and you will be unable to avoid an army of fashion influencers standing in front of their cameras in nothing but their underwear. The stated goal of these "Get Ready With Me" videos is to demonstrate style—showing how a specific top pairs with a certain set of pants. Yet, it begs an uncomfortable question: why must the casual viewer sit through the intimate prelude of them dressing themselves? What once was a deeply private, personal ritual has been transformed into a public exhibition for no discernible reason. If the goal is purely to showcase an outfit,…
(2026-07-19). Zero tolerance for hate and violence urged. tribune.com.pk 
Participants of a national consultative workshop on freedom of religion or belief have called for stronger legal safeguards, equal citizenship and zero tolerance for hate and mob violence. | They stressed that translating Pakistan's commitments under the Fourth Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) into practical reforms was essential not only for protecting fundamental rights but also for strengthening the country's international standing and democratic credentials. | The workshop was organised by the Association of Women for Awareness and Motivation (AWAM) in collaboration with the Government College…
(2026-07-19). South Korea's Far Right Is on the Rise — With the MAGA Movement's Backing. scheerpost.com By Kap Seol This article was originally published by Truthout The retail tycoon who owns Starbucks Korea, a longtime friend of Donald Trump, is stoking the country's far right. South Korea is often regarded as an example of a young and vibrant democracy. Merely two years ago, mass protests thwarted a self-coup attempted by the …
(2026-07-19). Race Trading Race Traitors, Identity Reductionism, and the New Nadir of the Democrat Party Establishment. scheerpost.com Anthony Karefa Rogers-Wright Black Agenda Report The social democrat wing gains in strength but establishment Democrats continue their allegiance to the donor class. That a messy and vindictive interparty uncivil war is in full effect between the establishment wing of the Democrat Party and the party's emerging social democrat elements — most notably those who …
(2026-07-19). Mamdani examines legal options for arresting Netanyahu. thecanary.co 
New York mayor Zohran Mamdani is in "active conversation" to see if he can seek an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu. The wanted Israeli war criminal will be visiting the big apple in September to attend a United Nations General Assembly. Mamdani: 'He belongs in the Hague' Mamdani's popularity continues to confound and irk the […] | By
(2026-07-19). Why were Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested? Will they be extradited to UK? aljazeera.com Influencer brothers arrested in Miami, as UK seeks extradition to face new charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault.
(2026-07-19). AI application store draws crowds in Shanghai. ecns.cn An AI application store at Shanghai's Zhangjiang has become a popular destination during the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, attracting residents, tourists and foreign visitors.
(2026-07-19). MPA Hina Parvez Butt says TikTok Live streamers are 'corrupting our children'. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-19). Inside Xishuangbanna: Why are global mayors talking about wild Asian elephants here. ecns.cn Recently, international guests attending the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue visited Wild Elephant Valley in Xishuangbanna, southwest China's Yunnan Province, praising the region's efforts to protect wild Asian elephants and promote harmony between humans and nature.
(2026-07-19). Stop Abuse, Corruption, Retaliation, and Spying By JBLM Police! indybay.org An Open Letter Washington State Senators Regarding On-Going Criminal Activity and Retaliation by JBLM DES Police Leadership…
(2026-07-19). Why Pakistani oil and gas projects fail. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has recently made a number of hydrocarbon discoveries, which need rapid and economical development. This led me to study some associated project execution practices currently in vogue and share suggestions which may help. | Although a project always has two major parties — the owner and the contractor — it is my considered belief that a project's success essentially pivots around how its owner takes certain crucial decisions including those associated with unanticipated challenges during execution. This article also revolves around this concept. | Same challenge, two responses | In the first…
(2026-07-19). La politica estera dell'UE, guidata da due pesi e due misure, necessita di una revisione: eurodeputato italiano. strategic-culture.su Melike PALA | Segue nostro ´L'Europa dovrebbe cambiare radicalmente al suo interno… e anche all'esterno ª, afferma il deputato europeo Danilo Della Valle | La politica estera dell'UE è guidata da scelte geopolitiche e da due pesi e due misure piuttosto che da un impegno coerente nei confronti del diritto internazionale, ha dichiarato ad Anadolu il deputato italiano al Parlamento europeo Danilo Della Valle, chiedendo una rev…