(2026-07-02). Indirect US-Iran talks in Doha sees 'positive progress'. newarab.com 
Welcome, | Here are the key updates of the day: | Qatar says indirect talks in Doha between the US and Iran see "positive progress", with oil prices falling in response to the news
| Tehran says a communication channel will be established with Washington to report and discuss breaches of the MoU signed in June
| Meanwhile, Israel continues to attack Gaza and southern Lebanon |
(2026-07-02). Doha talks: What's on agenda as Iran's Araghchi, Ghalibaf skip meet? | Hormuz, Frozen funds, nuclear. hindustantimes.com Indirect U.S.-Iran negotiations are continuing in Doha, with technical-level discussions focusing on frozen Iranian funds, the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Tehran's nuclear programme. While Iran has ruled out direct talks with U.S. officials for now, it has reiterated that any progress hinges on an end to Israeli military operations in Lebanon and a withdrawal from the area.
(2026-07-02). Senior Chinese legislator to attend Iran's late Supreme Leader's funeral. ecns.cn He Wei, vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, will attend the funeral of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, China's foreign ministry said on Thursday.
(2026-07-02). 'Muzzle your pets or…': Araghchi's menacing warning for Trump as Israel defies USA again | Iran. hindustantimes.com Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a sharp warning after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz reportedly threatened Iran's leadership. Araghchi said Iran would respond forcefully to any aggression and insisted the U.S.-brokered Memorandum of Understanding commits Washington to restraining Israel. The exchange marks another escalation in the war of words between Tehran and Tel Aviv amid fragile regional diplomacy.
(2026-07-02). US & Israel's wartime damage claims exposed as new images put spotlight on Iran's devastating hits. hindustantimes.com Fresh satellite imagery and OSINT analysis are raising new questions about the damage caused during the recent Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict. New images reportedly suggest a wider damage footprint at the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain than initially assessed, while separate documents cited by Quds News claim the Haifa refinery suffered far greater damage than officially acknowledged. Many of these assessments and documents have not been independently verified.
(2026-07-02). Drone alert triggers panic, US embassy 'under attack' in Arab ally state next to Iran? | Gulf, Iraq. hindustantimes.com
(2026-07-02). History Continues to Serve Foreign Policy: Why Israel Finally Recognized the Armenian Genocide. juancole.com Montréal (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The Israeli government recognized the deaths of one and a half million Armenians during World War I as genocide for political reasons, and Armenia is not even the intended addressee here. Prime Minister Pashinyan quite rightly noted that his country is not interested in turning the recognition of the Armenian genocide into an instrument of political struggle. The main addressee here is not even Turkey, but the United States. | At the political level, relations between Turkey and Israel are extremely tense. Diplomatic missions in both countries have been redu…
(2026-07-02). Weaponizing Civil Death to Crush Dissidents (w/ Hàºseyin Doƒüru) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com The sanctioning of German journalist Hàºseyin Dogru establishes a new precedent in the West's repression of anti-imperialist speech. Chris Hedges The war on information in the West has tread new grounds since the genocide in Palestine. Journalists and media outlets who report on the imperialist endeavors of the ruling class increasingly find themselves under the …
(2026-07-02). Victory Press Conference For SJSU Dr. Sang Kil Fired Over Opposing Genocide. indybay.org San Jose State University Professor & Dr. Sang Kil had a press conference at the Martin Luther King library at SFSU on June 30, 2026 to announce her arbitration victory with her supporters and to call continued continued struggle to stop the genocide in Gaza.
(2026-07-02). Billions flow between EU institutions and Israel, despite Gaza genocide. aljazeera.com EU departments and some universities, including in Spain, are still spending on Israeli companies.
(2026-07-02). Friday 7/3: Protest Israel Consulate – July 3 marks 1,000 days of genocide in Gaza. indybay.org Weekly Friday Protest at the SF Israel Consulate | 456 Montgomery…
(2026-07-02). Wednesday 7/1: Cuba After Castro: A Special Screening & Discussion with Abby Martin. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cuba0701…
(2026-07-02). Díaz-Canel recognizes the CIGB as a bastion of Cuban science. radiohc.cu The Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB) is a bastion and an example of what the Revolution can achieve when it puts science at the service of the people, stated Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (CCPCC) and President of the Republic, at the ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of this institution on Wednesday.
(2026-07-02). En Cuba lamentan fallecimiento de poeta Aitana Alberti. radiohc.cu El Instituto Cubano del Libro lamentó este miércoles el deceso de la poeta Aitana Alberti, hija de los escritores españoles Rafael Alberti y María Teresa León, quien vivió en Cuba por más de tres décadas. | El fallecimiento de la destacada poeta, editora y promotora cultural se produjo en la tarde de ayer a los 84 años de edad, destaca nota que ofrece las "más sinceras condolencias a sus familiares, discípulos y amigos". | Nacida en Argentina durante la estancia de sus padres allí, exiliados de la Guerra Civil Española, es graduada en Ciencias Antropológicas, y su trayectoria estuvo consagrada al estudio y difusi…
(2026-07-02). Mexican solidarity movement calls for march in defense of Cuba. radiohc.cu The Mexican Movement of Solidarity with Cuba and other organizations has called for participation in a march on July 26, the Day of National Rebellion in Cuba, in defense of the Caribbean nation. | During a press conference in the capital, the organizers specified that the march will begin at 10: 30 AM local time that day at the Hemiciclo a Juárez monument and will end in front of the former U.S. Embassy, located on Paseo de la Reforma Avenue. | They called on organizations, social movements, unions, students, academics, religious groups, artists, and citizens to join this…
(2026-07-02). Presidente Díaz-Canel felicita a Xi Jinping en aniversario de PCCh. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó este miércoles a Xi Jinping por el nuevo aniversario del Partido Comunista de China (PCCh). | En su cuenta de X, Díaz-Canel envió sus congratulaciones en el aniversario 105 del PCCh al señalar: Reciban su secretario general Xi Jinping, los más de 100 millones de militantes y su noble pueblo, una fraternal felicitación de los comunistas cubanos". | Y a continuación, subrayó, "deseamos que el PCCh siga sumando éxitos en el desarrollo socialista". | El Partido Comunista de China, fundad…
(2026-07-02). Saturday 7/11: No War on Cuba. indybay.org la Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck ave., Berkeley CA…
(2026-07-02). NATO's Funeral Ceremony Is Being Held in Ankara. unitedworldint.com Speech of Dr. Doƒüu Perinàßek at the Conference on Global Security and NATO The World Civilizations Initiative Research Center organized an international conference on Global Security and NATO on June 26-27, 2026, in Istanbul, Türkiye, ahead of the NATO summit scheduled for 7 and 8th of July in Ankara. Dr. Doƒüu Perinàßek, Chairman of the …
(2026-07-02). Gaza's first women's amputee football team reclaims the pitch after war. aljazeera.com Gaza's first women's amputee football team is reclaiming a space that war tried to take from them.
(2026-07-02). Gaza war's 1,000 days: 90% of strip 'destroyed', 80% 'seized' by Israel. aljazeera.com In 1,000 days since October 7, 2023, Gaza lies in ruins, Board of Peace falters and Israel expands control of enclave.
(2026-07-02). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). Survivors look to foreign aid after the earthquakes in Venezuela. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Teresa Bo reports from a golf course turned relief centre in Venezuela.
(2026-07-01). Death toll of Chinese citizens in Venezuela earthquakes rises to 9: Chinese embassy. ecns.cn Another Chinese national was confirmed dead following the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, bringing the death toll among Chinese citizens to nine, the Chinese Embassy in Venezuela said Wednesday.
(2026-07-02). Venezuela: Beacon Of Solidarity. scheerpost.com Maria Paez Victor, Popular Resistance. Venezuela experienced a devastating natural catastrophe that was unpredictable as it was unusual. The nation also became a beacon of national unity and international solidarity. Four days ago, on the 24th of June, a national holiday jointly celebrating St. John the Baptist Day and the key Battle of Carabobo that secured …
(2026-07-02). 'A war zone': Venezuela aid workers fear health crisis after earthquakes. aljazeera.com Aid workers fear disease outbreaks in temporary shelters amid overcrowding, lack of access to clean water, sanitation.
(2026-07-02). In Pictures: Hunger, despair as Venezuela quake death toll rises. aljazeera.com Venezuelan rescuers fight to save lives as survivors face hunger and chaos after devastating twin earthquakes.
(2026-07-02). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). Venezuela: Decretan siete días de Duelo Nacional por víctimas de sismos. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, decretó Duelo Nacional por siete días a partir de las 06H00 hora local de este miércoles primero de julio, en homenaje a la memoria de las víctimas fatales y en solidaridad con las familias afectadas por el doblete sísmico que sacudió al país el pasado 24 de junio. | A través de sus redes sociales, la mandataria encargada expresó que la nación tiene el alma rasgada por las pérdidas humanas, elevó oraciones por los heridos y desaparecidos, y reafirmó el firme compromiso del Gobierno nacional de acompañar y abrazar a quienes sufren esta tragedia en las distinta…
(2026-07-02). Rescue of trapped Venezuelan underway one week after quakes. geo.tv 
Members of a Mexican rescue team work at the scene of a collapsed building in the Los Corales neighbourhood of Caraballeda, La Guaira State, Venezuela on July 1, 2026. — AFP
(2026-07-02). Beijing plans global AI-powered science hub by 2028. ecns.cn Beijing plans to build a global hub for AI-powered scientific research by 2028 under a new strategy to integrate artificial intelligence more deeply into scientific research, according to a policy document released by municipal science authorities.
(2026-07-02). Philippines volcano erupts blasting plumes of ash and steam. aljazeera.com Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupted, sending a column of ash and steam 1,200 metres into the air.
(2026-07-02). On the front line of Congo's Ebola outbreak. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Catherine Wambua-Soi reports from Bunia, on the front line of the Ebola response.
(2026-07-02). Climate Activists Take On A New Foe: Data Centers. scheerpost.com Kate Yoder, People's World. Amid the many political casualties of 2025 — mass federal layoffs, shuttered agencies, and clean energy spending cuts — the passing of one of the last decade's defining political projects went almost entirely unnoticed. On December 31, 2025, the Green New Deal Network, a coalition of climate, labor, and social justice organizations, …
(2026-07-02). Hong Kong Reunification Raceday held at Sha Tin. ecns.cn To celebrate the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the Hong Kong Jockey Club hosted the Hong Kong Reunification Raceday at Sha Tin Racecourse on Wednesday.
(2026-07-02). Why has Trump refused to renew the USMCA, and what will that mean? aljazeera.com Trade ambassador says US will not approve trilateral agreement with Canada and Mexico 'in its current form'.
(2026-07-02). China to promote employment, entrepreneurship among military veterans. ecns.cn China has issued a new regulation aimed at promoting employment and entrepreneurship among military veterans under a State Council decree.
(2026-07-02). With Hormuz reopened, has the oil shortage turned into a glut? aljazeera.com As flow resumes through the strait, an oil surplus may yet again destabilise global energy markets.
(2026-07-01). China's State Council appoints 1, removes 2 officials. ecns.cn China's State Council on Wednesday announced the appointment and removal of several officials, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-02). The plan of a "NATO security umbrella" for Cyprus. unitedworldint.com History has shown that the real guarantee of peace in Cyprus is not promises on paper, but Türkiye's deterrent power and the Turkish Cypriot people's own state. By Hàºseyin Macit Yusuf — Former Roving Ambassador of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) A proposal reviving the painful memories of the past The proposals allegedly put …
(2026-07-02). Tianjin Port receives largest-draft vessel in its history. ecns.cn The "Zhonghai Ronghua," the vessel with the largest draft to call at Tianjin Port since its opening, arrived in Tianjin on Wednesday.
(2026-07-02). Colorado Primary Results Register Another Victory for Democratic Socialism. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat Melat Kiros, Darializa Avila Chevalier, Brad Lander and Claire Valdez, are hardly household names. But if President Trump and his MAGA allies have their way they will soon be. Kiros who won the Democratic nomination for Congress and the other three who prevailed in Democratic congressional primaries in New York are all Democratic …
(2026-07-02). FIFA president reacts as Morocco win World Cup match. aljazeera.com FIFA president Gianni Infantino reacted to Morocco knocking the Netherlands out of the World Cup.
(2026-07-01). Chinese foreign minister says China, U.S. should stay on course toward building constructive relationship of strategic stability. ecns.cn China and the U.S. should remove disruptions, overcome obstacles, and stay firmly on the right course toward building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said, according to Xinhua News Agency.
(2026-07-02). Saturday 8/1: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy from San Francisco Mime Troupe. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center – Outdoors | Sat., Aug. 1 – 3: 00 pm (Music 2: 30) | Sun., Aug. 2 – 3: 00 pm (Music 2: 30) | 301 Center St., Santa Cruz 95060 | Ticket Info: FREE – ($20 suggested donation)…
(2026-07-02). Saturday 7/18: Protest the Salinas Rodeo. indybay.org In front of the Salinas Sports Complex, 1034 North Main Street, Salinas (On the corner of Iris & North Main Street)…
(2026-07-02). POLITICS OF THE HEART – An Interview with ALAN CLEMENTS. indybay.org Interview with journalist, former Buddhist monk, activist, and artist Alan Clements on his new book, "Politics of the Heart."
(2026-07-02). The U.S. oligarchy's crime boss: Trump pocketed $2.2 billion in 2025. wsws.org An annual income of $2.2 billion, equivalent to the incomes of 37,931 US autoworkers, computes to $251,000 per hour.
(2026-07-02). Ebola deaths pass 400 in the DRC as US guts surveillance systems to stop it. wsws.org The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than any before it, precisely as Washington dismantles the global public health infrastructure built to contain such threats.
(2026-07-02). Turkish cinema great Kadir Inanir (1949-2026). wsws.org The actor's death plunged millions into mourning. He was buried in Istanbul on June 28 in a ceremony attended by large crowds.
(2026-07-02). Trump says record boats leaving Hormuz, calls communism 'biggest threat'. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump arrived in North Dakota aboard a train for the Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication.
(2026-07-02). Alibaba to pay $600m to settle illegal drug sales allegations in US probe. aljazeera.com E-commerce giant admitted it failed to ‚Å prevent 80,000 illegal drug product sales, according to US Justice Department.
(2026-07-02). EU border rules causing travel chaos ahead of summer peak, industry warns. aljazeera.com European airlines and airports call for flexibility to suspend digital border system amid severe delays.
(2026-07-02). Philly medical teams at outdoor FIFA Fan Festival prepare for cases of heat illness as temperatures soar in the region. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As Philadelphia temperatures on Wednesday morning climbed toward a 105-degree heat index, doctors, nurses and paramedics formed a huddle inside the red-and-white candy cane striped medical tent at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill to get their daily assignments and updates. | The region's latest heat wave has health workers on high alert for heat-related illnesses and complications among World Cup fans and visitors to the outdoor festival. But medical teams say they have b…
(2026-07-02). World Bank approves Morocco clean energy project. newarab.com 
The World Bank board of directors on Thursday approved $265 million in financing to support construction of a new pumped hydropower storage plant in Morocco, two days after abandoning a goal to devote 45% of its lending resources to climate-related projects. | The water will…
(2026-07-02). Saturday 7/11: Sunsara Taylor Speaking Tour: A Whole New Way to Live A Fundamentally Different System. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-07-01). China's icebreakers Xuelong, Xuelong 2 open to visitors. ecns.cn China's research icebreakers Xuelong (Snow Dragon) and Xuelong 2 (Snow Dragon 2) opened for public visits in Dalian port, northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Wednesday.
(2026-07-02). Robotics and AI integration drive surge in China's embodied intelligence industry. ecns.cn China's embodied artificial intelligence industry is experiencing rapid growth this year, with sales revenue rising 22.4% in the first five months of 2026, according to tax data released by authorities.
(2026-07-01). China launches Haiyang-2E satellite. ecns.cn A rocket carrying the Haiyang-2E satellite blasts of from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 7: 46 am (Beijing Time) on July 2, 2026.
(2026-07-02). Southern California Mining Expansion Challenged for Blocking Puma Movement. indybay.org VENTURA COUNTY, Calif., June 29, 2026 — The Center for Biological Diversity is challenging a Ventura County decision allowing a rock quarry to expand mining operations. A Center appeal filed with the county's board of supervisors notes that the expansion would block a critical connectivity area for the region's mountain lions and destroy some of the last populations of a native plant species.
(2026-07-02). 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.
(2026-07-02). Prosperous Symphony exhibition opens at Guangdong Museum. ecns.cn The Prosperous Symphony exhibition, featuring masterpieces from Glasgow Museums, opened at the Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou on Wednesday.
(2026-07-02). China-Laos railway handles $13.29 bln in trade since launch: official data. ecns.cn The China-Laos railway has handled 90.28 billion yuan ($13.29 billion) worth of cross-border goods since it began operations in 2021, with more than 22,000 international freight trains running on the route as of June 30, according to data from Kunming Customs.
(2026-07-02). China's renminbi weakens 21 pips against U.S. dollar. ecns.cn The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi weakened 21 pips to 6.8088 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.
(2026-07-02). They Fearmonger About "Communism" Because They Can't Oppose Real Problems. caitlinjohnstone.com.au And Other Notes: ; ⚪ ‚ùñ | As self-styled "democratic socialists" make some advancements in blue states, Republicans have launched a renewed fearmongering campaign about the urgent threat of "communism"‚Ää—‚Ääan ideology with no meaningful political existence in the United States. | At
(2026-07-02). Tibetan and Other Minorities in Communist China Protest CCP Equal Unity Law. indybay.org PROTEST BY TIBETANS AND OTHER MINORITIES IN COMMUNIST CHINA PROTEST THE RACIST 'ETHNIC UNITY LAW IN FRONT OF THE COMMUNIST CHINESE CONSULATE IN SAN FRANCISCO ON JULY 1ST, 2026.
(2026-07-01). CPC at 105 is right in its prime: spokesperson. ecns.cn Political parties, leaders and people of various sectors from many countries have extended congratulations in one way or another on the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
(2026-07-02). Tuesday 7/7: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | www.interfaithforpalestine.com/online…
(2026-07-02). US: Haitians Set to Lose Protections, Risk Return to Violence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A rally in support of the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants before it expires on February 3 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US, January 28, 2026. | © 2026 Lynne Sladky/AP Photo…
(2026-07-01). China-Eurasia expo attracts 329,300 visitors with record scale. ecns.cn The ninth China-Eurasia Expo, held in Urumqi from Thursday to Monday, attracted 329,300 visitors, including 9,812 by overseas participants, official data showed.
(2026-07-02). Censorship in Pride March video. indybay.org The official recording of the 2026 San Francisco Pride March censored the Freedom Socialist Party and Radical Women contingent in the Pride March.
(2026-07-02). Pickup truck rollover accident in Qinghai kills 8 people, injures 7. ecns.cn Eight people were killed in a pickup truck rollover accident that happened in Qinghai Province on Wednesday, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-01). China sees improving water use efficiency in 2025: report. ecns.cn China saw continued improvements in water-use efficiency in 2025, according to the Ministry of Water Resources.
(2026-07-02). Russian daredevils unfurl banner atop New York's Empire State Building in proposal stunt. geo.tv 
Two people display a banner atop the Empire State Building in the Manhattan borough of New York, US, July 1, 2026. — ReutersA Russian couple, who starred in a Netflix documentary 'Skywalkers: A Love Story', was arrested on Wednesday after climbing to the top of the Empire State…
(2026-07-02). After brief period of normalization, illegal digital billboards become pushers. indybay.org First associating themselves with "community oriented organizations", Becker Boards fully unmasks, pumping alcohol, sugar, and pro-establishment brainwash at expense of the unconsenting vulnerable communities these parasites occupy.
(2026-07-02). From Alabama to Yosemite: 50 US places with Native American origins. aljazeera.com As the US marks 250 years since its July 4 declaration, Al Jazeera traces 50 place names, their meanings and origins.
(2026-07-02). Belgium fans erupt after latest-ever goal seals place in last 16. aljazeera.com Belgium fans celebrate a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal in extra time.
(2026-07-02). Fishing season opens on Qiantang River in Hangzhou. ecns.cn Fishermen return with their catch on the Qiantang River as the river's four-month fishing ban comes to an end.
(2026-07-01). China's summer railway travel rush expected to handle over 1 billion passenger trips. ecns.cn China's annual summer railway travel rush will begin on Wednesday, with the national railway network expected to handle 1.01 billion passenger trips during the 62-day travel period from July 1 to Aug. 31, according to China State Railway Group.
(2026-07-02). California Democrats strip elected education superintendent of authority. wsws.org Governor Newsom's AB 181 strips the elected education superintendent of executive authority, advancing the Democratic Party's assault on democratic rights and public education.
(2026-07-02). More than 900 arrested during South Africa's antimigrant protests. aljazeera.com Wave of arrests made across South Africa as xenophobic tensions erupt into nationwide marches.
(2026-07-02). Abdul El-Sayed Isn't Messing Around About Healthcare. levernews.com 
(2026-07-02). A Palestinian home inside a cage. aljazeera.com This Palestinian family's home is sealed inside an Israeli settlement and the separation wall. Al Jazeera's Leila Warah…
(2026-07-02). Jaylen Brown traded to Philadelphia 76ers from Boston Celtics. aljazeera.com In an unexpected move, Boston traded the All-Star guard to division rivals Philadelphia for Paul George and draft picks.
(2026-07-02). Australia: Senate committee whitewashes Labor's assault on NDIS disability support. wsws.org The interim report is a warning that Labor intends to ram through the NDIS legislation despite the widespread opposition revealed in hearings and the thousands of submissions to the Senate inquiry.
(2026-07-02). China's services trade up 6% in first five months amid strong export growth. ecns.cn China's services trade rose 6% year-on-year in the first five months of 2026, driven by strong export growth, official data showed.
(2026-07-02). Green Hypocrisy. The Case of Baltimore's Bresco Waste-to-Energy Incinerator. wattsupwiththat.com One definition of hypocrisy is pretending to have beliefs, values, or virtues that your actions do not match. In simple terms, it means saying one thing and doing another.
(2026-07-02). An extra 229,000 deaths: Is that the cost of US-UK drugs deal? aljazeera.com Research finds that trade deal requiring UK to buy more medicines from US takes away money from other parts of NHS.
(2026-07-01). China launches Haiyang-2E ocean satellite into planned orbit. ecns.cn China launched the Haiyang-2E ocean satellite aboard a Long March-4B carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Thursday. The satellite entered its planned orbit successfully, marking the complete success of the launch mission.
(2026-07-02). One more Shanxi official investigated over deadly coal mine explosion. ecns.cn Another official has been placed under investigation in connection with a deadly coal mine gas explosion in north China's Shanxi province, provincial anti-corruption authorities announced Thursday.
(2026-07-02). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-02). Thursday 7/9: Bats of Santa Cruz County. indybay.org Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek…
(2026-07-02). Monday 7/13: Barrio Book Club: "The Wretched of the Earth" indybay.org Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos, 1807 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-07-02). USA beat Bosnia 2-0 despite Balogun red card, enter World Cup last 16. aljazeera.com Balogun scored USA's first goal and was sent off for a foul, but the home team scored another to advance to next round.
(2026-07-02). Church fraud is rampant locally, and all across the nation. indybay.org Seventh Avenue Baptist Church in Oakland…
(2026-07-02). Renewable Energy Will Impoverish Humanity. wattsupwiththat.com A wholly or predominantly wind and solar fuelled economy will not be able to sustain those corrective technologies and at the same time provide a generous margin for other uses. So the system will shrink, energy consumption itself will fall and the human niche will narrow. General health will decline, rates of mortality will rise, household wealth will fall, travel will be restricted, and there will be little work outside the energy sector.
(2026-07-02). Wednesday 7/1: Leidesdorff Plaza Diamond Jubilee, 2026 Folsom Cattle Drive – Historic Leidesdorff Ranch. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza – RT Historic Folsom Station | Historic Sutter Street | Folsom, California…
(2026-07-02). Philadelphia Sheraton hotel workers' union calls off strike days ahead of busy July 4 holiday. wsws.org UNITE HERE 274 called off the strike just in time for the massive July 4 tourism rush to the city.
(2026-07-02). German prosecutors charge Ukrainian suspect over Nord Stream explosions. aljazeera.com Prosecutors allege a yacht was used in the sabotage of pipelines, with the suspect leading the operation.
(2026-07-02). Hundreds March in Milwaukee to Demand: ICE Out Now! (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
All photos in Milwaukee, WI, July 1, 2025 by @wi.bopm. For more information on Know Your Rights information and much more: vdlf.org/ All photos in Milwaukee, WI, July 1, 2025 by @wi.bopm. All photos in Milwaukee, WI, July 1, 2025 by @wi.bopm. All photos in Milwaukee, WI, July 1, 2025 by @wi.bopm. All photos in …
(2026-07-02). Thursday 7/2: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-07-02). FIFA World Cup: Portugal vs Croatia prediction, schedules, round of 16 race. aljazeera.com Spain, Portugal and Switzerland take centre stage as the knockout drama continues across North America.
(2026-07-02). Businessman on trial in Malta over prominent journalist's murder. aljazeera.com Yorgen Fenech is charged with orchestrating the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
(2026-07-02). Belgium stage 3—2 comeback win over Senegal to enter World Cup last 16. aljazeera.com Tielemans's penalty late into stoppage time of extra time capped Belgium's comeback from 2-0 down in Seattle.
(2026-07-02). German football has a bigger problem than a World Cup loss: Scapegoating. aljazeera.com Eight years ago, it was Mesut Ozil, who has Turkish roots. This time, German manager tries to blame Kurdish Deniz Undav.
(2026-07-02). The Declaration of Independence Details "Repeated Injuries" Inflicted by British Monarchy, Trump Has Executed a Similar Playbook. aclu.org The Founding Fathers declared independence from despotism 250 years ago. Today we're fighting against similar abuses of power from a wannabe king.
(2026-07-02). California gets Bruce Lee Day in a first for US state's Chinese Americans. aljazeera.com Bruce Lee Day aims to honour the San Francisco-born martial arts legend as a cultural bridge and Asian-American icon.
(2026-07-01). Fox News apology exposes cracks in 'China threat' narrative. ecns.cn In late June, Fox News viewers witnessed an unusual scene: hosts across multiple programs reading on-air apologies over unsupported claims about China made by a guest.
(2026-07-02). Thursday 7/9: Know-Your-Rights Training. indybay.org Grassroots House, 2022 Blake Street, Berkeley California 94704…
(2026-07-01). UAE's first passenger railway, jointly built by Chinese companies, begins trial operations. ecns.cn The United Arab Emirates' first passenger railway, jointly built by Chinese companies, began trial operations on Monday, marking the start of a new era of passenger rail travel in the country.
(2026-07-02). Congress returns to Philadelphia to mark 250 years since America's first vote for independence. whyy.org Rep. Brendan Boyle hopes the event will serve as a rare bipartisan reflection on the nation's founding and Philadelphia's enduring place in American history. | Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., ranking member of the House Budget Committee, testifies to a House Rules Committee meeting to prepare the debt limit bill, The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, for a vote on the floor, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)…
(2026-07-02). Ronaldo fever hits Toronto ahead of Portugal vs Croatia World Cup clash. aljazeera.com The last time the football icon was in Toronto was August 2009 when Real Madrid played a friendly against Toronto FC.
(2026-07-01). Summer livestock migration begins on Inner Mongolia grassland. ecns.cn The annual summer livestock migration kicked off on the Ar Horqin Grassland in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on July 1.
(2026-07-02). Minneapolis Federation of Educators: 'Our trans students, neighbors, and members are precious to us. No one is getting left behind.'. wibailoutpeople.org 
MFE 59 — Minneapolis Federation of Educators Our trans students, neighbors, and members are precious to us. Today, as every day, we continue to work toward a community that is safe, vibrant and inclusive for every resident of Minneapolis. We stand with you now and always. No one is getting left behind.
(2026-07-02). Minneapolis: Freedom Fighters plead not guilty in federal conspiracy case tied to immigration protests. wibailoutpeople.org 
Ahead of her arraignment, Treasure Thoreson told supporters that the charges against her and her 14 co-defendants are political retribution by the Trump Administration for opposing ICE. "This case we're here for today is all about intimidation and repression," Thoreson said. "The federal government is terrified of our ability to organize about the strength of …
(2026-07-02). The West's circular firing squad – or is it a daisy chain? onlineopinion.com.au Why does the conservative commentariat scrutinise populists more fiercely than the establishment that failed?
(2026-07-02). CAIR-CA & SJ Silicon Valley NAACP Leaders Speak Out In Support Of Fired SJSU Prof Sang Kil. indybay.org The San Jose Silicon Valley NACCP and CAIR-CA spoke out in support of SJSU professor Dr. Sang Kil…
(2026-07-02). Man City sign Elliot Anderson from Forest in record British transfer. aljazeera.com Anderson will become the most expensive British player in history when the transfer is finalised with Nottingham Forest.
(2026-07-02). Eight Thai monks killed after child drives truck into procession. aljazeera.com Police say 11-year-old boy who took his parents' vehicle without permission is now in custody and will be questioned.
(2026-07-02). Libya: Anti-Migrant Rhetoric Fuels Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Security personnel stand guard as protesters gather outside the headquarters of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), demanding the organization leave the country and calling for an end to migrant settlement and the deportation of migrants and refugees, in Tripoli, Libya, June 4, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. | © 2026 Ayman al-Sahili/Reuters…
(2026-07-01). PLA Navy vessels Nanning, Hengyang arrive in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy ships Nanning and Hengyang entered the waters of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Thursday morning, according to Xinhua News Agency.
(2026-07-02). European People's Party Leader: "We cannot kill our industry due to climate change" wattsupwiththat.com The five stages of Europe's climate grief: The bargaining stage.
(2026-07-02). Two reported killed, dozens hurt in hospital fire in Germany. aljazeera.com At least 34 injured after fire at the only hospital in the town of Ludwigslust; probe into the blaze is ongoing.
(2026-07-02). Colorado primary results show continuing radicalization of US workers and youth. wsws.org A member of the Democratic Socialists of America defeated an incumbent Democratic congresswoman for renomination in Denver, while Senator Michael Bennet was denied the party's nomination for governor.
(2026-07-02). Maradona to Messi: Why Bangladesh loves Argentina's footballers. aljazeera.com Diego Maradona turned a nation 17,000km from Argentina into die-hard fans. Lionel Messi has enthralled a new generation.
(2026-07-02). Lawyer takes Trump to task over unchecked presidential powers. aljazeera.com Constitutional lawyer Bruce Fein says the US was founded on the principle that governments exist to protect rights.
(2026-07-02). Giant panda Meng Lan temporarily off display while adapting to new enclosure at Beijing Zoo. ecns.cn Beijing Zoo announced on Thursday that giant panda Meng Lan will not be on public display for the time being moved to a new giant panda pavilion.
(2026-07-02). Is One Nation trolling the Coalition? onlineopinion.com.au Labor says Australia is a hotel. One Nation says it's a monoculture. Where does the Coalition stand?
(2026-07-02). Take that, Boston: Philly has more Declarations of Independence than any other city. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia likes to get into a tussle. As the country celebrates its 250th anniversary, Philly is locking horns with Boston. | "There is 100% a rivalry between Boston and Philadelphia," said Emily Sneff, author of "When the Declaration of Independence was News." "It is sure to come up at almost any historical conference or any sort of event where you're talking about, 'Where did the Revolution really happen? Where was Ben Franklin really from?' Those kinds of questions."
(2026-07-02). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-07-02). Controversial penalty ends Senegal's FIFA World Cup run against Belgium. aljazeera.com Late VAR penalty leads to fury as Senegal blows 2-0 lead, loses 3-2 to Belgium in dramatic World Cup round of 32 exit.
(2026-07-01). Immersive cultural park in central China begins trial operation. ecns.cn The Yellow River Suspended River Cultural Park in Kaifeng, Henan province, began trial operations on Wednesday.
(2026-07-02). Japanese yen hits 40-year low. wsws.org The immediate effect of the falling yen is to increase the price of oil and energy as Japan is dependent on the Middle East for more than 90 percent of its supplies, with the hike going across the board as Japan imports much of its food and raw materials.
(2026-07-02). Having the Oldest President in History has gotten Old Fast. juancole.com ( I mean, what can you expect from the man who, if he truly last…
(2026-07-02). Vatican expels members of rebel Catholic group over unapproved ordination. aljazeera.com Vatican stresses only pope may approve bishop consecrations to safeguard apostolic ties to Jesus's original disciples.
(2026-07-02). China sets 2030 targets for massive industrial internet expansion. ecns.cn China has set ambitious targets for the expansion of its industrial internet infrastructure by 2030, including building 50,000 industrial 5G private networks and achieving a core industry value of over 2.5 trillion yuan ($368.47 billion), according to an official policy document.
(2026-07-02). Spain vs Austria: World Cup Round of 32 — Preview, predictions, team news. aljazeera.com Spain take on Austria in Los Angeles, with the winner facing either Portugal or Croatia in the last 16.
(2026-07-02). Chinese mainland urges DPP authorities to lift travel restrictions on mainland residents. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokeswoman on Thursday called on Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to remove travel restrictions on Chinese mainland residents to Taiwan at an early date.
(2026-07-02). Misting system cools visitors in southern China. ecns.cn A misting system, described as a "large air conditioner," was activated in Fuzhou's Sanfang Qixiang historic neighborhood on Wednesday to cool down the area during the summer heat, as the city officially entered its hot and humid "sauna-like" season.
(2026-07-02). Friday 7/3: Discussion:Pt 2 of Declaration of Independence:Inventions & Distortions of Reality&HIstory. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-07-02). At 250, American Democracy is Under Siege. juancole.com ( The Founding Fathers set forth those principles in the Declaration of Indepen…
(2026-07-01). Party urged to build on legacy, forge ahead. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, called on the Party not to rest on its past achievements, but to continue striving toward national rejuvenation and new historic accomplishments, at a grand gathering marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the CPC on Wednesday in Beijing.
(2026-07-02). China has world's largest number of electricity users: NEA report. ecns.cn China had 783.67 million electricity users by the end of 2025, the largest number in the world, according to a report released by the National Energy Administration.
(2026-07-02). City of Vallejo Releases Sanitized Report On Police Badge-Bending Ritual. indybay.org Vallejo officials hid evidence of police misconduct from public for years…
(2026-07-02). German coalition agrees on sweeping reform package in key breakthrough. aljazeera.com Under fire amid surge in far right, German chancellor unveils tax and pension reform package in bid to revive economy.
(2026-07-02). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). Can't find your name in 2002 SIR list? Karnataka EC explains what voters can do. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-02). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). Patrice Lumumba Independence Day Speech (June 30, 1960). wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-07-02). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). Bibi mulls the idea of breaking away from Washington. Apparently. strategic-culture.su
(2026-07-02). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). The story doesn't end with the Ankara Summit: What will NATO be doing at the Izmir Fair? strategic-culture.su
(2026-07-02). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). Portugal vs Croatia: FIFA World Cup — Ronaldo-Modric, prediction, team news. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-02). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). Racine, July 18, 2026: Community Meeting / Convivio Comunitario. wibailoutpeople.org 
Voces de la Frontera Join our upcoming Racine community meeting. We need to talk about recent ICE incidents and what we can do to keep each other and our communities safe. Saturday, July 18, 20261-3 p.m.1535 Layard Ave., Racine, WI—Acompáñanos en nuestra próxima reunión comunitaria en Racine. Necesitamos hablar sobre los recientes incidentes relacionados con …
(2026-07-02). Sunday 7/5: Boycott Chevron Banner Drop. indybay.org Sacramento Ave and San Luis Ave Richmond Annex Fwy I-80 pedestrian overpass…
(2026-07-02). México_Mixteca de Oaxaca y Puebla: Comunidades exigen cancelación de concesiones mineras. indybay.org México | Comunidades indígenas de la Mixteca de Oaxaca y Puebla exigen cancelación de concesiones mineras…
(2026-07-02). Tuesday 7/28: Workers Voices Storytelling Night ⚪ Voces de los Trabajadores. indybay.org Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore/ | Librería Medicina para Pesadillas | 3036 Calle 24, between/entre Treat y Harrison…
(2026-07-02). Taiwan needs to become a 'hornet's nest' of drones, US diplomat says. aljazeera.com De facto US ambassador Raymond Greene says drones represent a 'game-changing opportunity' to enhance Taiwan's security.
(2026-07-02). Milwaukee, July 18, 2026: Register To Vote! wibailoutpeople.org 
Las próximas elecciones ayudarán a determinar el liderazgo y el futuro de nuestro estado. Visita este evento gratuito para obtener información de calidad y los recursos que necesitas para prepararte para votar. °Nuestro voto es nuestro poder! —- Upcoming elections will help determine the leadership and future of our state. Stop by this free event …
(2026-07-02). Ocean temperatures hit record highs as El Niño looms. aljazeera.com The world's oceans are under heat stress, with average sea surface temperatures hitting 21 ∞C.
(2026-07-02). Il summit BRICS+ National Security Advisers 2026 a Nuova Delhi rafforza la sicurezza multipolare. strategic-culture.su
(2026-07-01). The Peoples Football Match Vs Racist War And FIFA. scheerpost.com Jim McMahan, Workers World. Seattle, WA — The Peoples Football Match was held outside FIFA's Seattle Stadium on July 26 as Egypt and Iran played inside. The Peoples Match demanded solidarity with the courageous peoples of Iran, Palestine and Lebanon. Their war-torn countries are resisting U.S. and Israeli aggression. The Hands Off Iran Coalition, Bilal Seattle and …
(2026-07-01). The West called it terrorism Iran called it the architecture of survival. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Lim Tean For four decades, the West presented Iran's regional strategy as the work of a rogue state exporting revolution and chaos. They never told you about the CIA coup that destroyed Iran's democracy in 1953. They never told you that America armed the man who gassed Iranian soldiers. They never showed you…
(2026-07-01). What is the UN's new plan in Cyprus. uwidata.com Victor Papadopoulos, Director of the Press Office of the President of the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus (GCASC), said on July 21 that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "has a plan and a roadmap to break the deadlock and reach a solution" on Cyprus. He added that the coming weeks would be critical. Papadopoulos also …
(2026-07-01). July 2, 2026: Aid Drive for Those Affected by ICE Attacks in Milwaukee and Other Locations (Information). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-01). BUYOUTS: Private Equity Reshaping the Economy July 2026. cepr.net
(2026-07-01). Red alert in Dakshina Kannada: Holiday declared for schools, PU colleges on July 2. coastaldigest.com