(2026-07-21). And Brush Therein: The Losingest Loser At Work or Play. commondreams.org 
In "almost Shakespearean grotesquery," our cringe Buffoon-In-Chief thrust himself into the World Cup final only to be unceremoniously booed, snubbed and cropped out of team photos. Then he again assailed Canada for smoke from their wildfires, though ours are much worse and they've often helped us with them. Still, our ever-gracious northern neighbor launched a new initiative to dutifully sweep the Rockies, vacuum the forests, hand-rake pine needles. Its acronym: F.U.C.K.O.F.F.The
(2026-07-21). Trump Is NOT A Reluctant War President. caitlinjohnstone.com.au One of the dumbest popular narratives you see today is the idea that Zionists persuaded a reluctant Trump to start a war with Iran after he was re-elected, like they were chasing him around going "Would you like to bomb Iran?" like the guy from Green Eggs and Ham while he yelled "Not in a box! Not with a fox!" until he eventually caved in.
(2026-07-21). Cuba obtiene tres medallas en Olimpiada Internacional de Matemáticas en China. radiohc.cu La delegación cubana logró un destacado desempeño en la 67. ™ Olimpiada Internacional de Matemáticas (IMO 2026), celebrada en la ciudad china de Shanghái. | El equipo insular alcanzó los 90 puntos en la clasificación colectiva, lo que representa la mejor marca del país en los últimos 21 años. | Las preseas, todas de bronce, brillaron en los pechos de Marcel Gómez Salvo y Erick Díaz Pérez, ambos de 12mo grado, de La Habana, y de Diego García Rodríguez, de 11no grado, de la central ciudad de Sancti Spíritus. | El evento, que reunió a jóvenes talentosos de todo el mundo, contó con una alta exigencia competitiv…
(2026-07-20). China issues 19 policy measures to boost domestic services. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) and eight other government departments on Monday issued 19 measures to promote high-quality development of the domestic services sector, expand service consumption and address obstacles to its growth.
(2026-07-20). Three Chinese nationals injured in Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow: Embassy. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Russia confirmed on Monday that three Chinese nationals were injured after Ukraine launched drone attacks targeting the Moscow region from Sunday night through the early hours of Monday.
(2026-07-20). China to implement national safety standard for NEV repairs. ecns.cn China will implement a national safety standard for new energy vehicle repair operations on Aug. 1, the State Administration for Market Regulation announced on Monday.
(2026-07-20). Tang Dynasty mural exhibition opens in Malaysia. ecns.cn A cultural and art exhibition titled "The Art of Murals: Unveiling the Splendor of the Tang Dynasty," jointly organized by museums and cultural heritage institutions from China and Malaysia, recently opened in the historic Malaysian city of Melaka.
(2026-07-20). Chinese FM Wang Yi to attend China-ASEAN, SCO foreign ministers' meetings, visit Kyrgyzstan. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, the Philippines on July 22, the ministry spokesperson Lin Jian announced on Monday at a regular press conference.
(2026-07-20). 3rd China (Henan)-ASEAN International Academic Conference held in central China's Zhengzhou. ecns.cn The 3rd China (Henan)-ASEAN International Academic Conference concluded on Sunday in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, after three days of discussions.
(2026-07-20). Japan to pay heavy price for going against overwhelming trend on nuclear issue: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China on Monday urged the Japanese authorities to stop going further down the wrong path and not to stubbornly go against the overwhelming trend on the nuclear issue.
(2026-07-20). China, U.S. in communication regarding top leaders' interactions within the year: FM. ecns.cn China and the U.S. are in communication regarding interactions between the two heads of state within the year, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
(2026-07-20). 10th Cross-Strait Food Trade Fair opens in Jinjiang. ecns.cn The 10th Cross-Strait Food Trade Fair and the 13th Fujian-Taiwan (Quanzhou) Food Trade Fair opened in Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, on Monday.
(2026-07-20). China National Opera House makes debut in Melbourne and Sydney. ecns.cn The China National Opera House made its Australian debut with concerts at Melbourne Recital Centre Saturday and at the Sydney Opera House Sunday. The two performances drew more than 3,000 people and featured a program of Chinese and Western classics.
(2026-07-20). NE China's Liaoning GDP grows 2.5% in first half. ecns.cn Northeast China's Liaoning Province recorded gross domestic product (GDP) of 1.623 trillion yuan ($240 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 2.5% from a year earlier in real terms, according to data released Monday by the Liaoning Provincial Bureau of Statistics.
(2026-07-20). China Coast Guard urges the Philippines to stop infringements, provocations, hype near Ren'ai Jiao. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard (CCG) said on Monday that the Philippines has distorted facts and falsely accused China after Philippine personnel from an illegally grounded vessel aggressively harassed a small CCG patrol boat near China's Ren'ai Jiao, urging the Philippines to immediately stop infringement and provocative actions.
(2026-07-20). China National Opera House stages 'Opera Gala with Orchestra' at Sydney Opera House. ecns.cn The China National Opera House held its "Opera Gala with Orchestra" concert at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday, presenting a blend of Chinese and Western classical music to Australian audiences, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-21). MSF demands Israel release detained Palestinian health workers. newarab.com 
"MSF is outraged by the treatment of healthcare workers, most of whom are being detained in dire conditions, without justification or cause," it said in a statement. | The medical charity joined calls for the release of
(2026-07-20). DPP authorities' coercion of countries and challenge of one-China principle 'malignant': FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities exploit people-to-people facilitation measures to coerce other countries and blatantly challenge the one-China principle, laying bare the malignant nature of their "Taiwan independence" separatist agenda, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Monday.
(2026-07-21). The ABC of misinformation coming to a library near you. onlineopinion.com.au A government-funded exercise in 'Do as I say, not what I do', coming to a library near you.
aljazeera.com (2026-07-20). Iran war live: Yemen's Houthis announce maritime blockade of Saudi ArabiaYemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels announce a maritime embargo of their foe Saudi Arabia after the two sides traded fire last week for the first time in years.
(2026-07-20). Pudong airport handles over 20 million inbound and outbound passenger trips so far in 2026. ecns.cn Shanghai Pudong International Airport handled more than 20 million inbound and outbound passenger trips from Jan. 1 through Sunday, becoming the first of China's airport immigration checkpoints to pass the mark this year, official data released Monday showed.
(2026-07-21). Ed Miliband: Ex-Labour leader now UK foreign secretary. newarab.com 
After several years in the political wilderness following his 2015 resignation, Miliband has staged a gradual comeback, first serving in
(2026-07-20). Chinese-French co-produced musical The Little Prince staged in Beijing. ecns.cn Jointly produced by Yanghua Drama and France's Théâtre National Populaire (TNP), the production blends Chinese poetic aesthetics with French romanticism, presenting a new perspective on "a Chinese Little Prince meeting a French pilot."
(2026-07-21). Australia doesn't have a housing crisis, it has an innovation crisis. onlineopinion.com.au A brand new two-bedroom house for $380,000? Tell them they're joking.
(2026-07-20). Trump declares Iran has 'very little left' as he dedicates fresh strikes to dead US soldiers. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump said the latest round of strikes on Iran was carried out "in honor" of American military personnel killed in Jordan and Iraq. Speaking on the ninth consecutive day of U.S. military operations, Trump said Iran's military capabilities had been significantly weakened while reiterating that the U.S. would not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon. His remarks followed the death of a U.S. service member during the controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian attack drone in northern Iraq. Watch the latest updates on the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.
(2026-07-20). Why did the Iranian missile strike on US bases in Jordan change American aggression toward Iran? thealtworld.com What are the eight points that corroborate this fact and hasten the US defeat? And the most serious question: where has the third American soldier gone, and who kidnapped him? | The Iranian missile strike on American bases in Jordan is a watershed moment in the ongoing five-month battle against Iran, ushering in an unprecedented new phase for a variety of reasons. | First, the Iranian missiles struck their targets precisely, killing two American soldiers and leaving a third missing, as well as hurting many. | Second, within four days, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard launched five attacks on American military loca…
(2026-07-20). Democracy Now! 2026-07-20 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 20, 2026; U.S. Escalates War on Iran, Targeting Civilian Infrastructure as 3 U.S. Soldiers Are Killed; "Justice for Lorenzo": Houston Community Demands Accountability After ICE Killing of Mexican Father; Texas Rep. Al Green Accuses Trump Admin of Attempting to Cover Up ICE Killings; Nearly 1,000 Wildfires in Canada Continue to Burn as Trump & Carney Double Down on Fossil Fuels | Headlines for July 20, 2026; U.S. Escalates War on Iran, Targeting Civilian Infrastructure as 3 U.S. Soldiers Are Killed; "Justice for Lorenzo": Houston Community Demands Accountability After ICE K…
(2026-07-20). US Continues to Escalate War on Iran With Ninth Straight Night of Attacks. truthout.org The United States is expanding its attacks on Iran after three U.S. soldiers were killed over the weekend, the first U.S. fatalities in the conflict since March. Two U.S. service members were killed in an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan, and a third soldier was killed in northern Iraq during a "controlled detonation" of a downed Iranian drone. The United States has now bombed Iran for nine… |
(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). Missed FIFA World Cup Final? Here's everything that happened | Explained. ptcnews.tv Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Spain are the new FIFA World Cup champions after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the 2026 final at MetLife Stadium. A late goal from substitute Ferran Torres ended Lionel Messi's dream of finishing his remarkable World Cup career with another title and handed Spain their second World Cup crown.The victory marked another major achievement for a Spanish side that has established itself among the world's strongest teams. While the match lacked the drama and goals of recent World Cup finals, Spain's patience and discipline eventually made the difference.
(2026-07-20). Chinese police intensify crackdown on World Cup online gambling. ecns.cn Chinese police have stepped up efforts to combat online gambling during the FIFA World Cup, the Ministry of Public Security said Monday.
(2026-07-20). Pakistani celebrities react to Spain's World Cup final win over Argentina. tribune.com.pk 
Celebrities took to social media to share their reactions to Sunday night's FIFA World Cup final, where Spain lifted the trophy. While some celebrated the victory, others expressed disappointment over Argentina's defeat. | Actors and singers including Adnan Siddiqui, Talha Chahour, Danish Taimoor, Arslan Naseer, Zara Noor Abbas, and Asim Azhar shared messages congratulating Spain, while Sajal Aly and Samar Jafri mourned the defeat of their football hero, Lionel Messi. | Adnan Siddiqui posted a message on Instagram congratulating Spain on their victory while also referencing Egypt in his post. "Well played, Spa…
(2026-07-20). World Cup: Spanish boy, 13, killed in fountain collapse during celebrations. aljazeera.com Tragedy struck in the Salamanca province when the 13-year-old died during celebrations for the win against Argentina.
(2026-07-20). India's Rohit Sharma ends retirement talk as World Cup 2027 still in sight. aljazeera.com Rohit struck 138 off 110 balls in defeat by England in third ODI, which some speculated could be his last for India.
(2026-07-20). Why Palestinians in Gaza are celebrating Spain's World Cup win. aljazeera.com Thousands gathered across Gaza to watch the World Cup final, with many backing Spain over its support for Palestinians.
(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). 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). 'Love' and 'solidarity'? World Cup show sparks US hypocrisy row. newarab.com 
The traditional American-style halftime show made its Produced by anti-poverty organisation Global Citizen, the 12-minute show featured appearances by Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and K-pop group BTS. | Coldplay and the PS22 Chorus closed the performance w…
(2026-07-20). World Cup: Spain to be welcomed home by million-strong Madrid crowd. aljazeera.com Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in Sunday's final in the US, and are expected to parade the trophy in Madrid on Monday.
(2026-07-20). Trump Celebrates During World Cup Final as CENTCOM Announces US Soldier's Death. truthout.org President Donald Trump took part in celebrations following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup final soccer match, just minutes after CENTCOM announced another U.S. fatality in the Middle East, the result of his illegal, unprovoked war on Iran. Trump, who appeared jubilant despite the large crowd booing and jeering him, showed up on the field alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino after… |
(2026-07-20). Spain's Historic World Cup Win: Was It Victory Over Argentina or FIFA Too? thinktank.pk Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final will likely be remembered for more than just Ferran Torres' decisive extra-time goal. It also reignited a familiar debate that has followed Argentina throughout the tournament: whether FIFA's officiating and decision-making unintentionally favored the defending champions. Spain ultimately lifted the trophy after extra …
(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). 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). Yemen's Houthis announce a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia. newarab.com 
Yahya Saree, a military spokesperson for the
(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). Oil reverses as Iranian comments interpreted as chance for fresh negotiations. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices reversed early gains on Monday after Iran's foreign ministry said negotiations with the US could be pursued in line with national interests. | Benchmark prices had earlier touched more than one-month highs amid concerns over disruptions to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. | Brent crude futures were down 16 cents, or 0.18%, at $87.94 a barrel by 0922 GMT after hitting $91.42 for their highest since June 11. | US West Texas Intermediate crude was down 68 cents, or 0.82%, at $81.81 after touching its loftiest level since June 12 at $85.39. | Intermediari…
(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). Lim Tean: You cannot bomb a strait open Hormuz, Chabahar and the coming battle for Bab el-Mandeb. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean Strip away the communiqués about the embattled Strait of Hormuz and look at the data, because in maritime commerce the data never lies. Before the war began in late February, roughly 130 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz every day. It is the aorta of the global energy system — a…
(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). It's time for a Regional War in the U.S.-Iran Conflict! unitedworldint.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The initial justification for the war launched by Israel and the U.S. against Iran was Iran's nuclear program, its uranium enrichment capacity, and the goal of limiting Iran's strategic deterrence. However, at this stage, the issues determining the war's fate are no longer these; the focus has shifted to who …
(2026-07-20). top diplomats meet in shadow of US-Iran conflict. al-monitor.com By Karen LemaMANILA, July 21 (Reuters) – Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are likely to cast a shadow over a diplomatic gathering in Southeast Asia this week, injecting additional uncertainty into a region grappling with maritime tensions with China and a faltering regional effort to end Myanmar's civil war.
(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). Explainer: After nine straight nights of strikes, where is the US-Iran conflict headed? tribune.com.pk 
The US carried out a ninth consecutive night of military strikes against Iran early on Monday, targeting command centres, missile facilities, air defence systems, maritime assets and communications infrastructure. | The latest developments indicate the conflict is expanding beyond direct military exchanges, with growing implications for regional security, global energy supplies and international shipping. | Here is what to know. | Why are the US strikes continuing? | President Donald Trump said US forces had struck Iran "very hard," describing the operations as retaliation for the deaths of US service members…
(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). 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). Is there genuinely a fracture in U.S.-Israel relations? unitedworldint.com Relations between the United States and Israel have increasingly come to the forefront of global attention with the Iran War. Numerous claims have appeared in the press regarding disagreements within the Trump administration concerning relations with Israel. A new bill involving Israeli-American cooperation is on the agenda in the United States Congress… The information and …
(2026-07-20). Iran engaged in 'full-scale war' with the US: Pezeshkian. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that Iran is engaged in a "full-scale war" with the United States and Iran must accept the repercussions of the conflict. | "The reality is that today the Islamic Republic of Iran is engaged in a full-scale war. We must be realistic and accept the natural consequences of this resistance," Pezeshkian said, according to a presidential statement reported by Al Jazeera. | Pezeshkian added that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed with the US largely favours Iran. | "In none of the 14 clauses … have we backed down from our rights, principles, national…
(2026-07-20). Israel says pilot safe zones begin in southern Lebanon. al-monitor.com July 20 (Reuters) – The Israeli military said on Monday it had begun a pilot programme for safe zones in southern Lebanon in cooperation with U.S. and Lebanese forces, in what a U.S. official called a step toward reasserting Lebanese state authority in the area.The pilot zones are designated areas in southern Lebanon where a U.S.-brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon signed last month foresees Iran-backed Hezbollah's disarmament, the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the deployment of Lebanese troops.
(2026-07-20). US military completes its latest strikes on Iran, marking the 10th successive night of attacks. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said late on Monday it finished its latest round of strikes on Iran, saying it hit Iranian military command centers, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities and air defense systems.The U.S. Central Command made the announcement in a post on social media website X.• The latest round of U.S. strikes on Iran lasted about five hours, according to the U.S. military, marking 10 consecutive nights of American strikes on Iran.
(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). Pentagon Slashed Civilian Harm Reduction Staff and Is Instead Using AI. truthout.org In its first year under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon dramatically slashed its teams responsible for taking efforts to reduce civilian harm in military conflicts, new reporting finds — an undertaking that continued until as little as months before the U.S. bombed an elementary school in Minab, Iran, in one of the worst single incidents of a civilian massacre committed by the U.S. |
(2026-07-20). Houthi Blockade On Saudi Red Sea Oil Transits Threatens To Widen War, Strangle Energy Supply. twz.com 
If the Houthis start attacking ships near the Bab El-Mandeb Strait, it could peel-off U.S. resources from the Iran operation and exacerbate oil shortages.
(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). 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.
(2026-07-20). US attacks deepen hardship, not dissent, in restive south. al-monitor.com By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowallDUBAI, July 20 (Reuters) – Opposition to Iran's clerical rulers has long simmered in the country's impoverished south. But after bearing the brunt of U.S. strikes this month, many residents are directing their anger at President Donald Trump and an air campaign they say has upended their lives.
(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). Inside Israel's destruction of south Lebanon historic landmarks. newarab.com 
(2026-07-20). Netanyahu just backtracked on recognising the Armenian genocide. newarab.com 
(2026-07-20). Australia: Labor's royal commission intensifies slanders against Gaza genocide protests. wsws.org Last week's proceedings at the inquiry were another attempt to conflate anti-genocide protests with antisemitism and blame them for the Bondi Beach atrocity.
(2026-07-20). As American deaths mount, Trump escalates war against Iran. wsws.org US forces have struck the country for nine consecutive nights, extending their targets from military sites to bridges, railways, ports and the power grid, while enforcing a naval blockade with missile fire.
(2026-07-20). Defending Cuba Against US Aggression. indybay.org Spartacists in Mission street protest against aggression threats by Trump regime…
(2026-07-20). Cuba organizes UN event on the right to development. radiohc.cu The Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations in New York, together with the Special Rapporteur on the right to development, Surya Deva, organized the official side event of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development this past week, co-sponsored by Vietnam and Brazil. | According to the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs website Cubaminrex, the initiative brought together government representatives, experts from the United Nations system, and civil society organizations to analyze how the right to development can catalyze inclusive global partnerships and accelerate the implementation of the 2…
(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). As Trump Threatens Invasion, Admin Releases Report Vilifying Cuba and the Left. truthout.org The State Department has released a report that labels Cuba as the "ideological capital" of left-wing politics in a document seemingly imitating Cold War politics published amid the Trump administration's fascistic crackdown on the left. The 99-page report is entitled "Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism." It argues that, since the rise of Fidel Castro and left-wing revolutionary… |
(2026-07-20). Copresidente de Nicaragua denuncia bloqueo de EE.UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El copresidente de Nicaragua Daniel Ortega denunció la política de bloqueo que durante más de seis décadas mantiene el gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba y las presiones que ejerce hoy contra naciones soberanas. | Al intervenir anoche en el acto central por el aniversario 47 del triunfo de la Revolución Popular Sandinista, celebrado en la plaza La Fe en esta capital, el mandatario afirmó que las potencias hegemónicas buscan dominar a los pueblos para apoderarse de sus riquezas. | En ese sentido, mencionó los casos de Cuba y Venezuela, y expresó su solidaridad con los pueblos de ambas naciones y sus dirigentes…
(2026-07-20). Representación cubana organizó evento ONU sobre derecho al desarrollo. radiohc.cu La Misión Permanente de Cuba ante las Naciones Unidas en Nueva York, junto al Relator Especial sobre el derecho al desarrollo, Surya Deva, organizó está última semana el evento paralelo oficial del Foro Político de Alto Nivel sobre el Desarrollo Sostenible, con el copatrocinio de Viet Nam y Brasil. | Según informó el portal del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Cubaminrex, la iniciativa reunió a representantes gubernamentales, expertos del sistema de Naciones Unidas y organizaciones de la sociedad civil para analizar cómo el derecho al desarrollo puede catalizar alianzas globales inclusivas y acelerar la imple…
(2026-07-20). Vice primer ministro sostuvo encuentro con una representación de colaboradores de la salud que prestan servicios en Qatar. radiohc.cu El viceprimer ministro de la República de Cuba, Dr. Eduardo Martínez Díaz, sostuvo un fructífero intercambio con los miembros del Consejo de Dirección Ampliado de la colaboración médica cubana, que presta servicios en el marco de su breve visita al Estado de Qatar. | Durante el encuentro, en el que también participó el personal de la Embajada, el dirigente cubano informó sobre la situación del país y los efectos del recrudecimiento sin precedentes del bloqueo de los Estados Unidos y del cerco energético contra Cuba. | Asimismo explicó las proyecciones del país para enfrentar la actual situación, incluyendo las tr…
(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). 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). Se prepara delegación griega para la 53. ™ Brigada Europea ´José Martí ª en Cuba. radiohc.cu La mayor delegación griega de los últimos años se alista para viajar a Cuba con motivo de la 53. ™ Brigada Europea ´José Martí ª, que se celebrará del 1 al 16 de agosto de 2026. Los preparativos para esta misión solidaria se encuentran en su recta final. | La comitiva helena, que destaca por su notable incremento en número de participantes, transportará un importante cargamento de medicamentos y suministros médicos para apoyar al pueblo cubano, reforzando así los lazos de amistad y cooperación entre ambas naciones. | La edición de este año de la Brigada adquiere un carácter especial al enmarcarse…
(2026-07-20). Guerra estadounidense contra Cuba es multidimensional, denuncia embajadora. radiohc.cu Cuba encara una guerra multidimensional que resulta castigo para su pueblo, afirmó hoy la embajadora de la isla caribeña en Uruguay, Lissett Pérez. | Dijo que el cerco petrolero decretado por Estados Unidos es en la práctica un bloqueo naval que afecta también a otros países y subraya el carácter extraterritorial de las políticas de Washington contra su nación. | Es un pueblo que está sufriendo la violación de sus derechos humanos, imposibilitado en avanzar en sus planes de desarrollo. Por el contrario, apuntó, EEUU busca revertir los logros sociales, económicos y científicos que alcanzó la Revolución cubana. | C…
(2026-07-20). Delegación griega viajara a Cuba en la 53 Brigada Europea José Martí. radiohc.cu La mayor delegación griega de los últimos años se alista para viajar a Cuba, del 1 al 16 de agosto próximo, como integrante de la 53 Brigada Europea ´José Martí ª. | La comitiva helena, que destaca por su notable incremento en número de participantes, transportará un importante cargamento de medicamentos y suministros médicos para apoyar al pueblo cubano, reforzando así los lazos de amistad y cooperación entre ambas naciones. | La edición de este año de la Brigada adquiere un carácter especial al enmarcarse en las actividades conmemorativas por el centenario del nacimiento del Comandante Fidel Castro,…
(2026-07-20). En fase de terminación el remozamiento del teatro Milanés. radiohc.cu 
El teatro José Jacinto Milanés, de la ciudad de Pinar del Río, lucirá todo su esplendor para la gala político-cultural del venidero 25 de julio, luego de la mayor restauración en la última década, expresó en exclusiva a la Agencia Cubana de Noticias, María del Carmen Lazo Cala, presidenta del consejo provincial de las Artes Escénicas. | La directiva explicó que brigadas restauradoras del Fondo Cubano de Bienes Culturales y otras empresas estatales tuvieron a su cargo el proceso de mantenimiento constructivo, desde el 30 de junio último, etapas que contemplaron reparación de cubiertas, butacas, los pisos, pintura…
(2026-07-20). Bancos cubanos buscan aliviar tensiones sobre servicios financieros. radiohc.cu En medio de obstáculos para aplicar el importante proceso de bancarización, Cuba emprende transformaciones, entre cuyos objetivos figura aumentar el efectivo en circulación, hoy por debajo de las necesidades. | Los bancos cubanos no escapan a los efectos del recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense y del cerco energético, al punto de colocar a la economía y sobre todo los servicios en una situación espinosa. | En esas circunstancias adversas, el Banco Central flexibiliza varias disposiciones anteriores. | Entre ellas sobresalen la eliminación del tope único y el permiso para que el monto del fondo destinado a p…
(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). Settlers torch mosque, factory in West Bank. tribune.com.pk 
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. | The incident came during a period of increased attacks against Palestinian communities by settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank since the start of the Gaza war in 2023. | 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. | The settlers also se…
(2026-07-20). What Andy Burnham means for UK policy in the Middle East. newarab.com 
On 20 July, Gaza
(2026-07-20). these chickenpox surges in Gaza camps. al-monitor.com Eight-year-old Ruba Saadeh spends her days confined to the tent she shares with her family in Gaza, her body dotted with inflamed red blisters as chickenpox sweeps through overcrowded camps like the one they live in. | he said, as he diagnosed a child who had red blisters on his stomach.
(2026-07-20). Gaza Is in a Water Crisis as Israel's Blockade Makes Reconstruction Impossible. truthout.org Each Tuesday, at exactly 8 a.m., Abo Watan Al-Shararha's mornings are marked by the distant sirens of humanitarian water trucks. The 39-year-old, who struggles to provide for his family of five, must carry empty jerrycans and venture through the rubble of his neighborhood in al-Zawaida, hoping he will make it to the trucks before the drinking water runs out. For Al-Shararha… |
(2026-07-20). Gaza doctor held by Israel says he was beaten after lawyer's last visit. wibailoutpeople.org Gaza hospital director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, who is being held in an Israeli prison without trial and is reportedly in life-threatening condition, said this week that he was beaten and put in solitary confinement after a visit by his lawyer rallied lawmakers worldwide to call on Israel to grant him urgent medical care, the …
(2026-07-20). Venezuela: Entregan primeras 200 viviendas a familias afectadas por sismos. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez entregó este lunes las primeras 200 viviendas a familias que resultaron afectadas por los devastadores sismos del pasado 24 de junio. | La mandataria recorrió la urbanización en que se ubican las casas completamente equipadas y departió con los beneficiados.Entre julio y diciembre estaremos entregando 4.000 viviendas", expresó Rodríguez. | Fuente: TeleSur…
(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). 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). Police attacks India's cockroach movement as thousands gather. newarab.com 
Supporters of The months-old movement and the planned protest are seen as the biggest public challenge to
(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). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-20). China's equipment manufacturing sector drives export growth in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China's equipment manufacturing industry emerged as a key contributor to export growth in the first half of 2026, with export delivery value rising 18.2% year on year, official data released on Monday showed.
(2026-07-20). What the Naqvi—Patel Meeting Means for Pakistan—US Security Relations. thinktank.pk The meeting between Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and FBI Director Kash Patel in Washington should be viewed as more than a diplomatic courtesy. Patel's description of the Pakistan—United States partnership as "critical" indicates that Washington continues to regard Islamabad as an important security partner in a region facing terrorism, cybercrime, illicit finance and cross-border …
(2026-07-20). Italy arrests over 500 in nationwide operation targeting youth crime. tribune.com.pk 
Italian police arrested 539 people during a nationwide operation targeting youth crime, local media reported Monday. | The operation, coordinated by the Central Operations Service and conducted across 44 provinces, also resulted in 954 people being charged, according to ANSA news agency. Among those arrested were 47 minors. | Police identified 973 social media profiles promoting hatred and physical violence, including attacks against law enforcement officers and the use of firearms and knives. Two of the accounts were referred to judicial authorities for possible blocking. | Read: Italian mother takes on Meta,…
(2026-07-20). Smithsonian Institution remains under attack. indybay.org National Museum of American History…
(2026-07-20). No Blood In Our Sugar! From Negros To Crockett & The ILWU Battle With C&H Owed By Fangul. indybay.org Report on ILWU Local 6 C&H Crocket strike and the international role of sugar plantation owners in the Island of Negros…
(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). economy faces renewed pressure as ceasefire collapses. al-monitor.com Tehran briefly regained billions in oil revenue under June's truce, raising questions about how long the Islamic Republic can withstand a fresh economic siege.
(2026-07-20). Chinese police repatriate phishing, malware suspect from from Vietnam. ecns.cn Chinese police have repatriated a key suspect from Vietnam in a case involving phishing websites and the illegal use of the Silver Fox Trojan virus, the Ministry of Public Security said Monday.
(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). 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). Netanyahu will not be arrested in US, Trump says, as New York mayor mulls options. al-monitor.com By Doina ChiacuJuly 20 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested when he visits the U.S., after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was still considering the move."Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested, in any way, shape, or form, while in the United States of America," Trump wrote in a social media post that did not refer to the mayor's comments.
(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). A vacant 126-year-old school in Strawberry Mansion will become senior housing. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! More than two decades after Rudolph Walton Elementary closed, a nonprofit developer is preparing to breathe new life into the historic North Philadelphia school. | The blighted stone building on North 22nd Street near Huntingdon in Strawberry Mansion will be converted into a 50-unit apartment building for older adults with low incomes. | The homes will all be subsidized through a partnership with the…
(2026-07-20). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com "The only thing more dangerous than ignorance is arrogance." — Albert Einstein…
(2026-07-20). Why is Christopher Nolan's Odyssey so controversial? aljazeera.com Controversy has centred largely on casting, but it also reflects broader debates on who gets to retell this epic story.
(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). Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: July 20, 2026. twz.com 
(2026-07-20). Trump administration threatens to imprison state officials who resist federal takeover of elections. wsws.org Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin declared that states that refused to hand over voter data and use a federal immigration database would be targeted for investigation, fines and criminal prosecution.
(2026-07-20). Andy Burnham becomes UK's seventh prime minister in a decade. tribune.com.pk 
Andy Burnham became Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday, pledging to break with the politics of the past to deliver a new economic model to benefit a nation "fed up" with a revolving door of leaders. | In front of dozens of supporters outside his new office and residence at 10 Downing Street, Burnham said politicians had failed to bring the stability needed to raise living standards, something he said he would change with immediate policies and a longer-term plan to be drawn up later this year. | "I know people at home are fed up with politics. I hear you, and I want to be honest with you, w…
(2026-07-20). Late buying lifts PSX into positive territory. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) endured another volatile session on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East kept investors on edge, although late-session buying helped the benchmark index erase early losses and finish marginally higher. The benchmark KSE-100 Index settled at 175,927.74, gaining 124.95 points, or 0.07%, after witnessing sharp intraday fluctuations driven by developments in the conflict between the United States and Iran. | The market opened under heavy selling pressure, with the benchmark sliding more than 2,000 points in early trade as investors reacted to reports of fresh military…
(2026-07-20). Anduril Brings The Thunder With Autonomous Tiltrotor Attack Drone Concept. twz.com 
(2026-07-20). As grieving widow speaks out, details emerge of ICE agent who killed man in Biddeford, Maine. wsws.org Joan Durán Guerrero's death came less than a week after ICE agents killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston under nearly identical circumstances, gunning him down as he drove to a construction job with coworkers.
(2026-07-20). Google Is Censoring Reviews of ICE Detention Centers. theintercept.com While they're not as common as reviews for cafes and dry cleaners, reviews have poured into Google Maps by the thousands for the growing network of jails operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The reviews have come from internet users sharing their often harrowing experiences in the Google then purges these reviews and blocks the ability to write new ones, according to newly published research. | "Google actively suppresses carceral information, narratives, and digital trace data related…
(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). Hamas names Khalil Al-Hayya as new chief. newarab.com 
The Palestinian group announced on Monday that al-Hayya had been elected head of its political bureau, succeeding Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in fighting with Israeli forces in Rafah in October 2024. | Al-Hayya, who has headed Hamas in
(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). CIA Has Run Death Squads in Countries Around the World. covertactionmagazine.com [Written in the spirit of Philip Agee, this article continues CovertAction Magazine's efforts to spotlight the crimes of the CIA, past and present.—Editors] The March 8, 2026, issue of The New York Times Magazine featured an article by Matthieu Aikins and Wesley Morgan entitled "America' Secret Veterans: They Fought For the C.I.A. in Afghanistan. Now, …
(2026-07-20). 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.
(2026-07-20). 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.
(2026-07-20). North China's UHV substation transmits over 200 billion kWh. ecns.cn The 1,000-kilovolt Beiyue ultra-high voltage (UHV) substation in Shanxi, a province in northern China known for its coal-rich energy base, has transmitted over 200 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity since it went into operation.
(2026-07-20). Anger in Italy after Morroccan dies in police custody. newarab.com 
(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). 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). Three killed in Khyber flash floods as monsoon rains sweep through K-P. tribune.com.pk 
Three people died after being swept away by flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains in Khyber district on Monday, as widespread downpours prompted fresh floods and landslide warnings across much of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). | A Rescue 1122 spokesperson said the death toll from the flash floods in Landi Kotal had risen to three after the bodies of a woman, a man, and a child were recovered during search operations. The woman and man were found in the Jabba Khwar area of Jamrud, while the child's body was recovered from the Parang Sam area with the assistance of residents. | According to the spokesperson,…
(2026-07-20). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). 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). Saturday 7/18: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations. indybay.org International Cafe at 508 Haight Street, San Francisco…
(2026-07-20). Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting King Charles. geo.tv King Charles welcomes Andy Burnham during an audience at Buckingham Palace, London, where he invited the leader of the Labour Party to become Prime Minister and form a new government. — ReutersBurnham becomes prime minister after Starmer steps down.Former Manchester mayor pledges new…
(2026-07-20). Wednesday 7/22: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-07-20). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector Is Lockheed's New Low-Cost Patriot Interceptor. twz.com 
(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). 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…
(2026-07-20). 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). 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). Honda Is Paying the Price for Falling for Biden-Era Climate Policies. Let's Spare Others the Same Fate. wattsupwiththat.com That's why it's crucial to bring stability to the political landscape — stability that can only be effective when all energy resources are allowed to be part of the mix, rising or falling on merit, not politics.
(2026-07-20). Burnham's move to scrap UK's digital ID plans earns cheers and criticism. aljazeera.com Digital inclusion and civil liberties campaigners welcome the U-turn — for different reasons. But some are unhappy.
(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). 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). Trump administration narrows Endangered Species Act protections by removing habitat destruction rule. nationofchange.org The administration has eliminated a decades-old definition of "harm," making it more difficult to use the Endangered Species Act to stop projects that destroy critical wildlife habitat.
(2026-07-20). Two earthquakes in less than 24 hours: Is Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei testing something he won't admit. hindustantimes.com A magnitude 5.5 earthquake has struck Iran, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. The tremor occurred less than 24 hours after another earthquake was reported in southern Iran, drawing attention because of the timing amid heightened regional tensions. While the back-to-back earthquakes have prompted public discussion, there is no verified evidence linking the seismic activity to military operations or weapons testing. Watch the latest updates on the earthquakes, official assessments, and developments across the reg…
(2026-07-20). Politico Owner Axel Springer Gives Prize to Far Right Billionaire Peter Thiel. truthout.org International media conglomerate Axel Springer, which owns multiple major news outlets, announced on Friday that it is awarding its 2026 Axel Springer Award to far right billionaire Peter Thiel, recognizing the Palantir co-founder for his "societal impact" and entrepreneurial feats as his company seeks to build out a mass surveillance network across the U.S. The Axel Springer Award… |
(2026-07-20). Andy Burnham pledges end to political instability as he becomes UK PM. aljazeera.com Britain's seventh PM in a decade pledged major changes in bid to see off populist forces that are making large gains.
(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). A Year Since Two Turkmen Activists Disappeared. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Caption: Turkmen activists Alisher Sakhatov (left) and Abdulla Orusov (right). | © 2025 THF | July 24 marks one year since Alisher Sakhatov and Abdulla Orusov disappeared in Türkiye. Their families are still searching for answers about their whereabouts and fate.Sakhatov and Orusov are Turkmen activists and bloggers who spoke openly about developments in Turkmenistan, including corruption, abuses by Turkmen security services, restrictions on freedom of movement, and the hardships faced by Turkmen migrants abroad. From Türkiye, where they had lived since 2018, they were am…
(2026-07-20). Revolutionary Optimism Takes Practice. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Revolutionary optimism is a skill that you learn over time. Like any other skill, it takes practice to get good at it. Like any other skill, it can seem very difficult when you first start trying. | Before you're well-practiced in the skill of revolutionary optimism, things can look pretty hopeless. The doors to revolutionary change seem to be closed and bolted shut on every front. Electoral politics delivers disappointment after disappointment. Our society is full of selfish, sedentary, propaganda-addled bootl…
(2026-07-20). As Houthis declare Red Sea blockade on Saudi Arabia, oil markets brace for impact. al-monitor.com The Iran-backed group said the maritime embargo on the Gulf's biggest crude exporter would be effective immediately.
(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). Nearly 40,000 hectares burned in France since start of 2026: interior minister. tribune.com.pk 
Nearly 40,000 hectares (98,842 acres) of forest and vegetation have burned across France since the beginning of the year, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said Monday. | "Just under 40,000 hectares of forest or vegetation have burned in France since the beginning of the year," Nunez told France Inter radio. He said the area burned was significantly larger than the total recorded throughout last year and had also surpassed the figure registered at the same point in 2022, which he described as an exceptional wildfire season. | Authorities have arrested 111 people in connection with fires across the country, accor…
(2026-07-20). Trump Administration Slashes Visa Lengths for Students, Journalists. truthout.org The Trump administration has finalized immigration rules shortening several forms of visas for foreign visitors and residents in the U.S., with particular emphasis on students and the press. The rule changes, announced last week by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), end the "duration of status" system, which had allowed foreign visitors on certain visas to remain in the country… |
(2026-07-20). Iraq walks diplomatic tightrope as PM embarks on regional tour. newarab.com 
The diplomatic tour comes as the war between The tour will begin with a visit to Tehran at the end of the week, where al-Zaidi is expected to sign several memoranda of understanding covering areas of bilateral cooperation, Iraq's forei…
(2026-07-20). Gansu Province launches 2026 traditional book-airing events. ecns.cn The book-airing day, observed on the sixth day of the sixth lunar month, has been practiced for more than a thousand years to air out books and prevent insect damage.
(2026-07-20). Hina Dilpazeer reflects on being a single mother, divorcee. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Hina Dilpazeer shared that being a single mother and divorcee was simply a part of her life's journey, emphasising that there is no single path everyone is meant to follow. | The Bulbulay star sat down for an interview, revealing, "I was 24 when I got divorced. I was all on my own. I never thought of it as though a bomb had fallen on me and I couldn't go through life anymore. Your life is planned by Allah, and people should understand that the lives He has written for us are destined to come with challenges." | She stressed that blessings arrive in their own time, encouraging women to make peace with the…
(2026-07-20). Residents support rescuers with free meals after Chongqing landslide. ecns.cn Rescue operations entered the fourth day on Monday following a landslide in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.
(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). 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). 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). 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). The cost of Palestinian parties joining Israel's government. newarab.com 
(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). Ukraine blames Russia for deadly strike on Turkish cargo ship. tribune.com.pk 
Ukraine said Sunday that Russian missile strikes on a Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying grain had killed six people, hours after Moscow fired a fresh barrage of missiles at Kyiv. | Ukraine's navy said Russia had launched three cruise missiles at the Golden Leo, which flies the flag of Guinea-Bissau, as it was "leaving the combat zone with a cargo of grain". | Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said the crew had included citizens of Syria and India, while Prime Minister Sergiy Koretsky said the vessel was struck near Odesa after leaving port. | "Eight crew members were rescued. Two of them were injured. Unfortunate…
(2026-07-20). 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.
(2026-07-20). Pakistan Railways modernization essential for economic growth: PM Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed authorities to complete Pakistan Railways' development projects within the stipulated timelines and according to the highest quality standards, emphasising that a modern railway network is essential for economic growth, trade, and regional connectivity. | Chairing a review meeting in Islamabad on the progress of the Pakistan Railways Transformation Plan, the prime minister described Pakistan Railways as the "lowest-cost and most effective means of transport for passengers and freight". | PM Shehbaz said that "a modern and efficient railway system will play a key…
(2026-07-20). Deepening economic crisis in Chile fuels Kast's war on the working class. wsws.org What is unfolding is a class offensive to make working people pay for a crisis they did not create, while the corporate oligarchy and finance capital reap a bonanza.
(2026-07-20). What blind Lord of Misrule keeps showing he can't avoid wrack and ruin, leans hard on dumb Big Lies, and expects different outcomes? nationofchange.org "Trump's self-love, not Iran, is global enemy No 1. He's a one-man weapon of mass destruction."
(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). 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…
(2026-07-20). Rally in Detroit for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed remains silent on Iran war, downplays Trump dictatorship. wsws.org The rally was part of a concerted effort by Sanders and the DSA to channel mounting outrage over war, austerity and fascism behind the Democratic Party.
(2026-07-20). 'It's to make you feel included': A Delaware artist's new exhibit asks those to reflect on identity, family and belonging. whyy.org 
(2026-07-20). Liberals continue with nonsense immigration policy. independentaustralia.net 
(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). 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.
(2026-07-20). Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas's newly elected political chief? aljazeera.com Veteran negotiator assumes Palestinian group's overall leadership following a wartime election process.
(2026-07-20). Thursday 7/16: The AFL-CIO "Solidarity Center" & Why Is Trump Funding It? indybay.org
(2026-07-20). The Sun Sets on Argentina and Messi. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-07-20). 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…
(2026-07-20). 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). Legal services workers strike in New York City. wsws.org The strike of 500 lawyers and support staff at Brooklyn Defender Services began Tuesday, part of a developing strike movement in the sector.
(2026-07-20). 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.
(2026-07-20). 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…
(2026-07-20). 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). Trump administration activates never-used deportation court for first time in 30 years. nationofchange.org The Justice Department's unprecedented filing before the Alien Terrorist Removal Court opens a little-known legal pathway that could expand executive deportation powers while relying on sealed evidence and limited public scrutiny.
(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). France slams 'act of intimidation' against two diplomats in Iran. newarab.com 
Two French diplomats in Both were "detained for several hours without reason, i…
(2026-07-20). New VC-25B Air Force One Will Be Pulled From Service To Be "Maxed Out" With Upgrades. twz.com 
Trump said the ex-Qatari 747 is going to be upgraded soon when asked about the lack of defensive countermeasures on the new jet.
(2026-07-20). Greater Bay Area Social Services and Charity Cooperation Forum held in Beijing. ecns.cn A forum on social services and charity cooperation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area was held in Beijing on Saturday and Sunday, bringing together officials, social organizations and researchers from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao.
(2026-07-20). Wednesday 7/22: "End the ICE Age" Campaign Launch Call. indybay.org Online | detentionwatchnetwork.app.neoncrm.com/fo……
(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). 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). Starbucks Workers United: The Air in the Bar Isn't Just Coffee Smell. wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Welcome to Solidarity Saturday, your weekly highlight reel and shortcut to staying plugged in. The growing number of lives lost to ICE enforcement across the country, including a 25-year-old man killed in Maine this week, weighs on all of us. This isn't happening in a vacuum, and it isn't …
(2026-07-20). Industry Groups Keep Louisiana Residents From Knowing What's in Their Air. truthout.org Kimbrelle Kyereh lives just a few hundred feet from the massive chemical storage tanks in St. Rose, in southeastern Louisiana. Oily fumes sometimes drift into her home, bringing headaches, nausea and insomnia. On one such night, she grabbed her son at 3 a.m. and fled to an all-night IHOP. In 2023, after years of coping with the noxious odors, Kyereh began collecting air samples in her yard… |
(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). Democratic Socialists Outpoll MAGA Candidates Among Voters. truthout.org A new poll demonstrates that voters are more likely to support a self-described democratic socialist candidate for office than someone who calls themselves a supporter of the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) Trump-endorsed political movement. The CNBC survey, published last week, asked respondents to say whether they'd be more or less supportive of candidates with those labels. |
(2026-07-20). The Desperate Attempt to Save the Climate Alarm Narrative. wattsupwiththat.com Voters are not failing to grasp the moral stakes of climate change, as Regunberg supposes; they are making entirely rational trade-offs between an abstract, long-horizon risk and the concrete, immediate cost of heating their homes and filling their tanks.
(2026-07-20). United Nations Funding Crisis and Human Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York City, January 15, 2026. | © 2026 Cristina Matuozzi/Sipa via AP Photo | (New York) — The United Nations General Assembly amended a longstanding rule on June 30, 2026, to ease the world body's deepening liquidity crisis, but severe funding problems remain, Human Rights Watch said. A new Human Rights Watch questions-and-answers document describes the effects of the UN's liquidity crisis on its global human rights activities , and makes recommendations to UN member countries to ensure the UN has the resources it…
(2026-07-20). Could a Talking Trash Can Defeat the UK's Far Right Politician Nigel Farage? truthout.org This summer, Reform Party leader Nigel Farage's bubble is very publicly bursting in the U.K. in the face of an extraordinary financial scandal. In April, the media reported that Farage, a member of parliament since 2024 for the east English constituency in the town of Clacton, had over the past years accepted a "gift" of 5 million pounds (roughly $7 million) from a cryptocurrency billionaire… |
(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). 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). 'Ready for their forever homes': Philly brewery pop-up adoption event brings kittens a step closer to finding permanent families. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Community members streamed into Future Days Beer Company in Northern Liberties on Sunday, looking to meet some furry friends at the second annual Kegs & Kittens, a pop-up adoption event run by the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society. | The event, which started at noon and ran until the kittens were ready for naps, featured six kittens that were a part of three foster pairs. Attendees could pick up, hold and play with the kittens and submit adoption applications. | "Summer is…
(2026-07-20). Hany Shenouda dies aged 83 after shaping modern Egyptian music. newarab.com 
Hany Shenouda, the pioneering Widely regarded as one of the architects of modern Egyptian music, Shenouda helped transform the country's popular music scene, launched the careers of some of its biggest stars and left an enduring legacy that shaped generations of artists. | Born in Egypt's Nile Delta in 1943, Shenouda rose to prominence in the late 1970s when he founded Al-Masryeen, a six-piece band that blended traditional Egyptian melodies with Western influences in…
(2026-07-20). Imran Khan's sister submits initial reply to NCCIA over controversial Marka-e-Haq remarks. tribune.com.pk 
The lawyer for Noreen Niazi, the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan, said on Monday that an initial written response had been submitted to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) after the agency issued her a notice over a controversial interview. | On Saturday, the NCCIA summoned Noreen for an inquiry after she gave an interview, alleging that Operation Marka-e-Haq was a collaboration between the Pakistan armed forces and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. | Speaking to reporters after appearing before the NCCIA, lawyer Faisal Malik said Noreen Niazi had learned about the no…
(2026-07-20). Tibetan hospital in Xizang holds free clinic for 110th anniversary. ecns.cn The Tibetan Hospital of Xizang Autonomous Region held a free clinic at its Yutuo Road outpatient department on Saturday and Sunday to mark its 110th anniversary.
(2026-07-20). Daqing Oilfield revives long-shut wells, restores output. ecns.cn Daqing Oilfield's Xinnan development zone in Heilongjiang Province has restored more than 10,000 metric tons of crude oil production this year through a campaign to revive long-shut wells, the operator said.
(2026-07-20). Can Andy Burnham Restore Public Trust in British Politics? Think Tank Analysis. thinktank.pk Britain has entered a new political chapter with Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister at a time when the country faces one of its most complex governance challenges in decades. Years of sluggish economic growth, declining public confidence in Westminster, pressure on the National Health Service, regional inequality, industrial decline and fiscal constraints have created what …
(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). Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new leader after run-off with Khaled Meshaal. aljazeera.com Al-Hayya was previously one of the five-member leadership council after previous Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was killed.
(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). 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). This week in history: July 20-26. wsws.org African Union brokers Burundi peace summit; Viking 1 returns first photos from the surface of Mars; Jordan's King Abdullah assassinated; French government collapses in devaluation crisis…
(2026-07-20). Labor Activists Mark 92nd Anniversary Of 1934 MPLS Truck Strike At Memorial Event. indybay.org Labor Activists Mark 92nd Anniversary Of 1934 MPLS Truck Strike At Memorial Event and Procession On Sunday, July 19 At 2 P.M. CST…
(2026-07-20). Can Laos Turn Caution into Confidence in 2026? unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Laos enters 2026 with something it hasn't always had lately: the sense that the immediate economic fires are no longer racing from house to house. The currency panic has eased. The worst of the price whiplash feels less constant. A new leadership team arrives after a stretch of consolidation that—by Lao …
(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). Music wins hearts as Abida Parveen, Asim Azhar perform in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
(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). Trump says new Air Force One to be 'maxed out' after security concerns. geo.tv Air Force One is visible on the tarmac before US President Donald Trump arrives on July 17, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US.JOINT BASE ANDREWS: US President Donald Trump said Sunday his new Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet needed to be sent off for a month to be "maxed out,"…
(2026-07-20). Petro to give farewell speech amid Colombia transfer-of-power tensions. aljazeera.com The outgoing president has called for protests as he continues to dispute the results of last month's election.
(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). Binface and Roberts steal limelight from Farage and Hanson. independentaustralia.net 
(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). 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). Ukraine's Expanding Drone Campaign: Is Russia Losing Its Strategic Sanctuary? thinktank.pk For much of the war, Russia relied on geography to shield its political and military heartland while conducting sustained missile and drone strikes against Ukrainian cities. That assumption is increasingly being challenged. Ukraine's latest large-scale drone operation targeting the Moscow region—reported to have injured at least 10 people and disrupted infrastructure—illustrates not only Kyiv's growing …
(2026-07-20). Bayan Oilfield surpasses 6 million metric tons of crude output. ecns.cn The Bayan Oilfield in Bayannur, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has surpassed 6 million metric tons in cumulative crude oil production, CCTV News reported.
(2026-07-20). Opposition to Downsizing Columbia Memorial Hospital. mediasanctuary.org Albany Medical Health System is proposing to downsize its Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson from 65 to 25 beds, a proposal that has generated opposition from area residents and hospital staff. Sara Dragula, an ER Nurse at the hospital, talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(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). Photos: Police fire tear gas at India's Cockroach movement supporters. aljazeera.com The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party protests in New Delhi, demanding India's education minister resign over exam leaks.
(2026-07-20). Floating igloo leaves France for polar exploration mission. tribune.com.pk 
A floating research station resembling a giant aluminium igloo on Sunday set out from France to begin a long-term mission in the Arctic that will see it drift with the polar ice in the most hostile of environments. | The Tara Polar Station's specific shape enables it to withstand ice pressure and drift for months on end in a controlled fashion with the pack ice to explore biodiversity and the impact of climate change. | While the vessel was built in France, some 30 research centres from 12 countries ⚪ including Germany, Canada, Spain, the US, Switzerland, and Japan ⚪ are participating in the expedition. | "T…
(2026-07-20). Trump's War on International Justice. juancole.com That hypocrisy is no longer subtle. The Trump administration has now launched a campaign to dismantle the International Crimi…
(2026-07-20). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(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). Jiangxi's NEV exports soar 236.5% in first half. ecns.cn Exports of new energy passenger vehicles from east China's Jiangxi province surged 236.5% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, according to data released by the Jiangxi Provincial Bureau of Statistics at a press conference on Monday.
(2026-07-20). UK's new PM Andy Burnham promises a new 10-year plan. newarab.com 
Britain's new Prime Minister, "Britain needs to show the world that we can regain our stability once again," Promising Britons "some breathing space now", he said the government…
(2026-07-20). Belt and Road Advisory Council holds 2026 meeting in Xinjiang. ecns.cn The Advisory Council of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held its 2026 meeting on Friday in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(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). Germany abandons its post-war nuclear commitments as Merz and Macron forge atomic alliance. wsws.org Chancellor Merz and President Macron met at a military airfield near Cologne to prepare the integration of their two national air forces into a joint nuclear command structure.
(2026-07-20). Chen Jinfeng, Zhu Junying win 200m titles at National Athletics Grand Prix Final. ecns.cn The 2026 National Athletics Grand Prix Final concluded Sunday in Yulin, Shaanxi Province, with Jiangsu's Chen Jinfeng and Hubei's Zhu Junying winning the men's and women's 200m titles, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-20). Colombian video blogger gets heated over smear remarks against Xinjiang. ecns.cn "It doesn't make absolute nothing. It just doesn't make sense," said Fernando Munoz, a Colombian vlogger in the latest News Lounge. He strongly refuted Western media's smear remarks against Xinjiang.
(2026-07-20). Insurance companies provide emergency support after landslide in Chongqing. ecns.cn A landslide struck along a section of the Wujiang River in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on Friday, burying several residential buildings.
(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). Three suspects sent on 14-day judicial remand in foreign women abduction case. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-20). Xizang to establish hydrogen energy supply base. ecns.cn Xizang has begun developing green hydrogen and oxygen industries and plans to become a low-cost supply base for China and South Asia, officials said Friday at the 5th China Xizang Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation in Nyingchi.
(2026-07-20). Immigrant detention center employee shoots protester in Aurora, Colorado. wsws.org Brandon Booth, an employee of the GEO Group at the Aurora ICE Processing Center, used his personal firearm to shoot at protesters who were blocking his entrance to the facility.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Wednesday 8/19: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(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). Guizhou cave offers cool escape and adventure. ecns.cn Shuanghe Cave in Suiyang County, Zunyi, Guizhou Province — part of southwest China's famed karst landscape — has become a magnet for explorers and tourists seeking both adventure and relief from the summer heat.
(2026-07-20). Nolan Wells' Parent Say Goodbye to Son in Heartbreaking Funeral. capitalbnews.org 
Hundreds gathered Monday in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, for the funeral service for Nolan Wells, the college student whose death earlier this month while on a boat trip with friends has sparked demands for answers. His parents opened the service reflecting on their son — who would've turned 19 next month — and how much he …
(2026-07-20). Jiangsu high-tech enterprise count tops 61,000. ecns.cn East China's Jiangsu Province is home to more than 61,000 high-tech enterprises, Liu Bo, deputy director of the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Science and Technology, said Monday at a media briefing in Changzhou.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Australia: Local council authorises seizure of homeless people's belongings. wsws.org Melbourne's Port Phillip Council voted to criminalise homelessness as Labor governments slash housing and expand military spending.
(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). Atif Aslam announces fourth studio album 'Subah Aye Na', his first in 18 years. tribune.com.pk 
Singer Atif Aslam announced the release of his fourth studio album Subah Aye Na, marking his return to the album format nearly two decades. The new record features eight tracks and signals a fresh chapter in the celebrated vocalist's career. | Aslam unveiled the album cover on Instagram. He also revealed the tracklist: Subah Aye Na, Safar Mein Hoon, Ishq, Let's Have Some Fun, Sunn Sajna, Hoon Ishq Mein, Chaar Yaar, and Sachey Wadey. | View this post on Instagram | Subah Aye Na follows Meri Kahani, which was released in 2008 and produced chart-topping tracks such as Tere Bin, Kaun Tha, Kinara, and the title tra…
(2026-07-20). At Crockett SugarFest Workers Speak Out On ILWU6 Strike Against Union Busting C&H Refinery. indybay.org At the Crockett annual sugar festival ILWU Local 6 strikers, their families and supporters talked about the strike and the massive attacks going on against them and their families.
(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). 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). Federal Agents Reportedly Told FBI Will No Longer Investigate ICE Confrontations. truthout.org New guidance distributed to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents across the country in recent days said that the FBI will no longer investigate confrontations that officers have with protesters or people who are subjected to immigration enforcement — leaving the agency to investigate its own violent encounters with the public following at least two recent killings by ICE agents. |
(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). Pledging to 'rewire Britain', 'King of the North' Burnham becomes PM. geo.tv Andy Burnham reacts as he speaks after being confirmed as the Labour Party's new leader and the country's next Prime Minister, during 'Labour's Special Conference' in London, Britain, July 17, 2026.— ReutersBurnham to become PM after Starmer steps down.Former mayor already facing…
(2026-07-20). Tang Dynasty-themed acrobatic show staged in Hong Kong. ecns.cn The Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Acrobatic Troupe staged its original production Tanggu Baixi — a Tang Dynasty (618-907)-themed acrobatic show — in Hong Kong from Friday to Sunday, launching a tour across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2026-07-20). From Live Oak Park to People's Park: An SF Mime Troupe Recap. indybay.org On July 18, the San Francisco Mime Troupe performed WRECKAGE at Live Oak Park in Berkeley. The free musical tragicomedy connected artificial intelligence, unaffordable housing, immigration, religion, and state power. It also showed what public land makes possible when people can gather without buying a ticket.
(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). 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). Friday 7/24: drop the charges!! cops out of everywhere!! indybay.org Harvey Milk Plaza (Castro St & Market St) SF…
(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). 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.
(2026-07-20). X-Bow Unveils Sub-$100K Buckler Supersonic Drone Interceptor. twz.com X-Bow Systems, The Buckler — named after a small shield of the Medieval and Renaissance eras — is de…
(2026-07-20). Fiji police arrest man over alleged social media threat to 'burn Suva'. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific reporters Fiji police say a man in his 50s has been taken into custody after he "allegedly issued a threat on social media" to remove the country's 2013 Constitution or "burn the nation's capital". In a statement on Monday, police added that investigations were continuing. "The suspect in his 50s was questioned by…
(2026-07-20). India bans march on parliament. tribune.com.pk 
Police in India have denied permission for a march on parliament by supporters of the youth-led "Cockroach" movement on Monday, risking a standoff as calls grow for the sacking of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's education minister over exam paper leaks. | The movement has been galvanised since police forcibly moved hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital on Saturday, with hundreds of supporters gathering at a protest site ahead of a planned march on the opening day of parliament's monsoon session. | While the movement initially drew support largely online – amassing 22 million followers on Instagram…
(2026-07-20). The Case for Tripling Union Membership. portside.org The Case for Tripling Union Membership |
(2026-07-20). Robin hood in reverse: How the Pentagon makes us poorer. strategic-culture.su By Danaka KATOVICH | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In an era of high prices for fuel, food, and housing, an extra $4,000 could make a l…
(2026-07-20). Canadian FM announces $47.2 million in security, development support for Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
Canada will invest more than $2.2 million in three new security initiatives with Pakistan and launch $45 million in development assistance programmes, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced on Monday, saying the two countries have "meaningful opportunities" to deepen cooperation as Ottawa seeks to diversify its global trade partnerships, during the first bilateral visit by a Canadian foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly two decades. | Addressing a joint media briefing after high-level talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Anita said, "Canada is pursuing a trade diversifica…
(2026-07-20). China closes Budapest Ranking Series with four golds, six bronzes. ecns.cn China's wrestling team finished the United World Wrestling Ranking Series in Budapest on Sunday with four gold medals and six bronzes, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-20). Russia pounds Kyiv in major ballistic missile attack. tribune.com.pk 
Russia battered Ukraine's capital Kyiv overnight with one of its biggest ballistic missile barrages of the war, killing at least one person and wounding 16 others, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday. | A series of powerful explosions thundered across the darkened city in an attack that involved 41 missiles of various types, the air force said, ravaging buildings across several districts and sparking fires. | Residential buildings, warehouses, a supermarket and a dormitory were among the structures damaged, said Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, adding that three people were in a serious condition. | Separ…
(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). Saturday 8/29: O Say Can You See… the Soul of Our Nation — Closing Reception and Postcards from the Futur. indybay.org 2513 Blanding Avenue | Alameda, CA 94501…
(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). Madison, Week of July 19, 2026: Peace Social Justice Events (Event Listings). wibailoutpeople.org ON-GOING EVENTS: OCCUPY MADISON'S FREE STORE FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. Bring donations to 304 N. 3rd St. It is open for shopping Tuesdays/Thursdays 6-8 PM and Saturdays/Sundays 10-2. Donations are accepted during these times. Donations always needed. info: 608-305-4707.TUESDAYS, 8 — 9 AM, DEMOCRACY RUSH HOUR. Intersection of University and Farley Streets, Madison. You can …
(2026-07-20). Wind Energy Means Going Back To The Middle Ages, Says German Professor Horst-Joachim Làºdecke. wattsupwiththat.com he views the attempt to power Germany primarily with wind and solar energy as a politically forced effort to return to an unreliable, medieval method of energy generation, thereby ignoring the historical principle of energetic progress,…
(2026-07-20). Madison, July 23, 2026: STANDING FOR THOSE IN SOLITARY! wibailoutpeople.org THURSDAY, JULY 23, 12: 00 NOON- 12: 30 PM, STANDING FOR THOSE IN SOLITARY, STEPS OF THE STATE STREET SIDE OF THE CAPITOL. Sponsored by WISDOM, Wisconsin.
(2026-07-20). The top ten troubles with Taylor's tenets. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-20). ONG Open Arms entrega ayuda humanitaria a pediátrico de La Habana. radiohc.cu Miembros de la Organización No Gubernamental (ONG) Open Arms (brazos abiertos), entregaron este lunes un cargamento de ayuda humanitaria al Hospital Pediátrico "Juan Manuel Márquez", de La Habana. | Entre los donativos, enviados por más de 20 organizaciones políticas españolas, figuran paneles solares e insumos médicos para la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos. | La directora de la institución, Araís Consuegra, agradeció el gesto en nombre del colectivo laboral y los padres de los pacientes ingresados.No solo trajeron energía, trajeron calor humano", destacó. | El fundador de Open Arms, àìscar Camps, entregó v…
(2026-07-20). How Belgian Campaigners forced a de facto Arms Embargo on Israel. juancole.com By Jo Dirix | — | (
(2026-07-20). Federal Funding Should Support Communities, Not Political Agendas. aclu.org Congressional investments should reach the communities they were intended to serve.
(2026-07-20). Virtuosismi legislativi per la legge elettorale. strategic-culture.su Un seggio parlamentare non è un premio di fedeltà , né un risarcimento per servizi resi, né un investimento che si ammortizza in cinque anni. Dovrebbe essere un compito affidato a chi possiede competenza, misura, indipendenza di giudizio e la disponibilità — francamente rara — a mettere l'interesse generale davanti a quello della corrente, del territorio o del proprio portafoglio.
(2026-07-20). Free Outspoken Moroccan Rap Star. hrw.org "In rap, I'll stage a coup d'État | with my spiteful homies, 'cause their lives are all stormy weather… | Go ahead, take me — blindfold my eyes, | reopen Tazmamart, and throw me in."With these biting lyrics, 34-year-old Moroccan rap star Mehdi Lyoubi, known as Mehdi Black Wind, invoked the infamous Tazmamart prison, where those accused of plotting against the monarchy were jailed in atrocious conditions from the mid-1970s through the early 1990s. | Click to expand Image | Mehdi El Youbi. | © Mehdi El Youbi/Facebook…