al-binaa.com (2026-07-21). Hormuz War, Iran Expands the Geography of the War from al-Tanf to Kurdistan and the Indian OceanThe central question is no longer the scale of the strikes, but their geographical reach. What began in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz has expanded to include Syria, Iraq, and the northern Indian Ocean, while mobilisation in Yemen has intensified.
(2026-07-21). Pentagon conceals dozens of US military casualties in Iran war. newarab.com 
Dozens of US troops were injured in US officials told The New York Times that an American military position was struck three times by Iranian missiles or drones, injuring dozens of personnel and damaging several helicopters. | The attacks reportedly took place days before another Iranian strike in Jordan that killed two US soldiers and left…
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-21). Israeli media: US relocating aircraft from regional bases following Iranian attacksThe Hebrew-language Channel 14 reported on Tuesday that Washington has initiated the evacuation of aircraft from regional bases and is transferring fighter jets and tanker aircraft to occupied Palestinian lands in response to large-scale Iranian strikes. | | Noam Amir, a military and security analyst for Channel 14, said the US currently lacks the capability to fully defend its regional bases against Iranian attacks.
(2026-07-21). Kerala declares school, college holiday for 2026 Football World Cup. ummid.com The Kerala State Government has announced a day's off on Monday July 20, 2026 for all educational institutions in the wake of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final to be played between Argentina vs Spain.
(2026-07-21). Hong Kong Customs busts 50 World Cup counterfeit goods cases worth HK$159 mln. ecns.cn Hong Kong Customs has seized an estimated HK$159 million ($20.3 million) worth of suspected counterfeit 2026 World Cup merchandise after cracking 50 cases during a nearly two-month enforcement campaign, authorities said Monday.
(2026-07-21). Mbappe beats Messi in Golden Boot Race but fails to ensure France win over England. ummid.com Kylian Mbappe Saturday July 18, 2026 beat Lionel Messi in the Adidas Golden Boot Race, but failed to seal France victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Match for Bronze.
(2026-07-21). Palestinian football faces erasure under Israel's occupation. newarab.com 
When Spain lifted the World Cup trophy after defeating Argentina in a dramatic final, celebrations extended far beyond the stadium in New Jersey. | Across Palestinian communities and among pro-Palestine supporters worldwide, Spain's victory was embraced as a For many Palestinians, Spain's criticism of Israel's war on Gaza and Madrid's recognition of the State of Palestine in 2024 made the team a symbol o…
(2026-07-21). Spain Decimates Argentina, Lifts 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com In a one-sided match virtually, Spain defeated the reigning champions, Argentina, in the final and lifted the 2026 FIFA World Cup Sunday July 19, 2026.
(2026-07-21). 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.
(2026-07-21). What Spain's Victory Means: Jules Boykoff on the World Cup, FIFA, Trump, "Collectivity" & More. democracynow.org 
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup has concluded, with Spain defeating Argentina to claim the coveted title. Spain's national team players accepted the championship trophy at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his close ally, United States President Donald Trump. Former professional soccer player Jules Boykoff, now a scholar who studies the political dimensions of the sport, joins us to discuss the various controversies that swirled around this year's tournament, held in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. this past month. | "While many of us were engrossed…
(2026-07-21). Trump loudly booed at World Cup final in New Jersey. wsws.org The fascistic US president is hated both at home and in all the countries which took part in the World Cup.
(2026-07-21). 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.
(2026-07-21). 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). Houthis warn shipping companies to avoid Saudi ports, email shows. al-monitor.com LONDON, July 21 (Reuters) – Shipping companies should not load or discharge cargo at Saudi Arabian ports and such activity may result in being targeted "in any location" by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militia, according to an email sent to companies by the Houthis.The Houthis on Monday declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front against the United States in its war with Iran and raising the threat to global energy supplies and trade beyond the Gulf.
(2026-07-21). Headlines for July 21, 2026. democracynow.org Yemen's Houthis Declare Naval Blockade of Saudi Arabia, Opening New Front in Mideast War, U.S. Bombs Iran for 10th Consecutive Night, Israeli Drone Strike Kills Family of 6 in Gaza City, Khalil al-Hayya, Who Survived Israeli Assassination Attempts, Selected as New Hamas Leader, Judge Halts Paramount Skydance's $110 Billion Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, Trump Administration Sought Phone Records of New York Times Reporters and Their Families, State Department Alleges Cuba Infiltrated U.S. Politics Through Left-Wing Groups, Justice Department Activates Alien Terrorist Removal Court for First Time E…
(2026-07-21). 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.
(2026-07-21). Iran hits Gulf, Jordan as US continues 10th night of strikes. newarab.com 
This live page is now closed. Head over to These were the key updates earlier on Tuesday: | The US struck Iran for a 10th consecutive night, this time near Sirik and in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, Chabahar, and Konarak
| Iran responded with attacks across the Gulf, targeting US sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan
| Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, threatening to seal off the Bab a…
(2026-07-21). Tensions in Yemen rise over Houthi threats to shipping. newarab.com 
Yemen's internationally recognised government stepped up its political, military, and economic measures against the Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, on Monday, 20 July, with Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi announcing efforts to resume oil exports and calling for nationwide mobilisation in support of government forces. | The National Defence Council also approved
(2026-07-21). Saudi crude tankers turn back as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war. al-monitor.com By Jana Choukeir, Nayera Abdallah and Elwely ElwellyDUBAI, July 21 (Reuters) – Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats from Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, as a widening Middle East conflict disrupted shipping through two of the world's most critical energy chokepoints.
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.
(2026-07-21). Former Trump envoy calls for ground invasion of Iran as US losses mount. wsws.org The United States bombed Iran for the 10th consecutive day on Monday, with Iranian media reporting explosions around the northwestern city of Tabriz, near Bushehr, home of the country's only operating nuclear power plant, and in the port cities of Bandar Abbas, Chabahar and Konarak.
(2026-07-21). US strikes Iran for 10th night, Tehran strikes tanker in Hormuz. newarab.com 
(2026-07-21). As the U.S. Commits War Crimes in Iran, Trump Admin Vows to Dismantle Int'l Criminal Court: Reed Brody. democracynow.org 
As the Trump administration carries out its campaign against the International Criminal Court, imposing wide-reaching sanctions on judges, prosecutors and groups who have accused Israel of war crimes in front of the international tribunal, we're joined by veteran war crimes prosecutor Reed Brody. Brody says that the U.S. government's rejection of the ICC's jurisdiction is not about "American sovereignty," as the Trump administration claims, but about "impunity," for both U.S. allies, like Israel, and the U.S. itself. "Marco Rubio knows that bombing Iran without Secu…
(2026-07-21). 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.
(2026-07-21). Lebanese army enters southern town after Israeli withdrawal, in first test of US-brokered deal. al-monitor.com By Maya GebeilyBEIRUT, July 21 (Reuters) – Lebanese army troops began deploying in the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Tuesday after Israeli forces withdrew from the area, a senior Lebanese security official said, in line with a U.S.-brokered plan.The plan foresees Lebanese army troops confiscating weapons from the Iran-aligned Hezbollah group in parts of southern Lebanon and phased withdrawals of Israeli troops. The Israeli military said on Monday that the plan, dubbed the pilot zone programme, has begun. It had no immediate comment on Tuesday.
(2026-07-21). Iran renews attacks on Kurdish Iranian opposition groups in Iraq. longwarjournal.org Iran has intensified drone and missile attacks on Kurdish Iranian opposition groups and energy infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq amid renewed tensions with the United States. Meanwhile, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi is seeking to balance relations with Washington and Tehran after his visit to Washington.
(2026-07-21). 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.
(2026-07-21). Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US. al-monitor.com Iran stepped up its attacks in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with sirens sounding in Bahrain and Jordan announcing it had intercepted two waves of missiles and drones. | "With this radar sweep, the enemy should prepare for even more decisive and powerful waves of drone and missile attacks," the Guards said in a statement carried by state news agency IRNA.
(2026-07-21). The Dual-Strait Siege how Iran and the Houthis just closed the trap. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean Ten nights of bombing. Zero endgame. And now a second chokepoint just slammed shut. This is what happens when you resume a war without a strategy. Tuesday brought the clearest proof yet that what we are watching in the Gulf is not a series of isolated flare-ups, but a coordinated strategic…
(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). Kuwaitis to ration electricity as Iran hits power grid. newarab.com 
Residents of Kuwaiti authorities have called on the public to consume less energy so that they can maintain round-the-clock electricity as the grid comes under Iranian attack. | Nasser Al-Dhafiri, a civil servant in his forties, described "immense psychological pressure" on ordinary people as the attacks sparked fears of electricity outa…
(2026-07-21). Hundreds protest ICE murder of Lorenzo Salgado as Trump escalates conspiracy against democratic rights. wsws.org Hundreds of workers, young people and immigrant families rallied Sunday in Houston to demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, as witnesses to his killing remain imprisoned and the Trump administration escalates its assault on democratic rights.
(2026-07-21). Abren convocatoria al Concurso Musical "Serenata a México" en La Habana. cubadebate.cu La Embajada de México en Cuba, la Casa Benito Juárez y el Centro de Estudios Mexicanos UNAM Cuba, en colaboración con el Instituto Cubano de la Música y el Ministerio de Cultura de Cuba, presentaron la convocatoria al Concurso Musical "Serenata a México". El certamen busca rendir tributo a la música mexicana.
(2026-07-21). La Revolución cubana solo se ha defendido de agresiones interminables. cubadebate.cu "Cree el ladrón que todos son de su condición". Nada más acertado para caracterizar el informe del Departamento de Estado contra Cuba, promovido por uno de los funcionarios más corruptos de la actual administración, de probados nexos con narcotraficantes y terroristas de la Florida.
(2026-07-21). UNE: Se prevé una afectación de 2150 MW en el horario pico. cubadebate.cu Se estima para el horario de máxima demanda la entrada de la unidad 2 de la CTE Santa Cruz con 70 MW (en proceso de arranque) y la salida de la unidad de la CTE Guiteras con 146 MW (por salidero en caldera). Con este pronóstico se estima una disponibilidad de 1080 MW con una demanda máxima de 3200 MW.
(2026-07-21). Y Maribel cambió los tacones por las botas del campo. cubadebate.cu Pequeña de estatura y con rostro bonachón, Maribel Rivero Barrios se presenta como productora de tabaco tapado, tecnología que exige muchos requisitos porque aporta la capa que recubre los afamados habanos. Es natural de San Juan y Martínez, en la provincia de Pinar del Río, la meca del cultivo que da nombradía a Cuba.
(2026-07-21). Entre cubanos: "Ni un sí, ni un no" cubadebate.cu Sigo intentando salvarme con la cultura, que si no sana, al menos anestesia, y nos permite escapar por momentos de la desbordante angustia que rodea a los cubanos que residimos en Cuba. La Sala Teatro Hubert de Blanck sigue presentando obras conocidas por los de mi generación y que los jóvenes de hoy no han disfrutado.
(2026-07-21). Cuba debuta con victoria en el polo acuático (m) de Santo Domingo 2026. radiohc.cu La selección masculina de Cuba derrotó este lunes 23-13 a Guatemala en la fase preliminar del torneo de polo acuático, durante la primera jornada competitiva de los XXV Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe Santo Domingo 2026. | Los cubanos dominaron el encuentro con parciales de 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 y 9-1, para asegurar un cómodo triunfo en el Complejo Acuático del Centro Olímpico 'Juan Pablo Duarte'. | Las competencias de la cita regional comenzaron esta jornada, cuatro días antes de la ceremonia oficial de inauguración de los Juegos, prevista para el 24 de julio. | En los otros resultados de este lunes, Puerto Rico ve…
(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…
(2026-07-21). Primer bailarín cubano àÅnyelo Montero, invitado del Ballet Municipal de Lima. radiohc.cu El primer bailarín àÅnyelo Montero, una de las primeras figuras del Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC), se encuentra en Perú, donde actuará como artista invitado del Ballet Municipal de Lima, en el Teatro 'Manuel Ascencio Segura'. | Montero interpretará el papel principal de Jean de Brienne, en el ballet Raymonda, junto a la primera bailarina Mónica Balbuena, en funciones que tendrán lugar los días 24 de julio y 2 de agosto. | Mientras, sus compañeras serán la primera bailarina Solange Villacorta, el domingo 26 de julio; y Avril Wieland el 31 de julio, reporta el departamento de Prensa del BNC. | Nacido en La Ha…
(2026-07-21). Trump impone aranceles del 50% a Canadá en represalia por "discriminación" comercial. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, firmó este jueves la imposición de aranceles adicionales del 50 % a ciertos productos canadienses, en respuesta a lo que Washington califica como "discriminación contra las exportaciones estadounidenses". La medida fue anunciada por la Casa Blanca en un comunicado oficial.
(2026-07-21). Gobierno de EEUU fabrica en informe supuesta amenaza de Cuba. radiohc.cu El Departamento de Estado de EE.UU. publicó este lunes un informe que describe a Cuba como una amenaza que ha fomentado el extremismo de izquierda y construido una red de espionaje e influencia para socavar los intereses estadounidenses. | El reporte, que a lo largo de sus 64 páginas agita el fantasma del comunismo y pretende plantar una matriz de opinión negativa, es estela de la reunión antiizquierda convocada en Washington por el secretario de Estado Marco Rubio en la que participaron la semana pasada representantes de al menos 66 naciones. | El informe titulado "Cuba: la capital del comunismo del siglo XXI",…
(2026-07-21). Nuevo marco migratorio en Cuba: Modernización, adecuación al contexto e inclusión contra instrumentalización política. cubadebate.cu Las nuevas leyes de Migración, Extranjería y Ciudadanía entrarán en vigor en noviembre y marcan la actualización más profunda del sistema migratorio cubano en los últimos años. øQué cambia para los cubanos residentes en el exterior? øQué es la residencia efectiva migratoria? øCómo se regulan la ciudadanía, la inversión y los derechos patrimoniales? El primer coronel Mario Méndez Mayedo, jefe de la Dirección de Identificación, Inmigración y Extranjería del Ministerio del Interior, responde a Cubadebate las principales dudas sobre las nuevas disposiciones.
(2026-07-21). Presidente Díaz-Canel denuncia informe de EE.UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel denunció este lunes el informe publicado por el Departamento de Estado de EE.UU. contra Cuba, al que calificó como un ´pretexto ª para justificar agresiones, y recordó la larga historia de ataques, sabotajes y crímenes cometidos por Washington contra el pueblo cubano. | Mediante su cuenta oficial en la red social X, el mandatario cubano afirmó que ´nada más acertado para caracterizar el informe del Dpto. de Estado contra Cuba, promovido por uno de los funcionarios más corruptos…
(2026-07-21). Díaz-Canel visita los municipios de San Miguel del Padrón y Diez de Octubre. radiohc.cu 
Adelantarse -afincados en la filosofía martiana de que gobernar es prever-, y garantizar la comunicación por todas las vías posibles, especialmente la comunitaria, son dos modos de hacer que en la Cuba de estos tiempos adquieren gran valor para quienes deben tomar decisiones en un territorio. | Por eso no resultó fortuito que en la tarde de este lunes la necesidad de tales métodos haya motivado reflexiones, por igual, en los Consejos de Defensa Municipales de San Miguel del Padrón y Diez de Octubre, escenarios capitalinos a los cuales llegaron el Presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermú…
(2026-07-21). Hong Kong Palace Museum, Uzbekistan cultural center deepen cooperation. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) and Uzbekistan's Center for Islamic Civilization signed a cooperation agreement on Monday to expand cultural exchanges through joint exhibitions, academic research and professional training.
(2026-07-21). 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.
(2026-07-21). Israel is building a miles-long earthen barrier inside Gaza. newarab.com 
The Israeli military is quietly but quickly building a giant earthen barrier separating over 50% of the More than 23 kilometers (14 miles) have been constructed in recent months, running through Palestinian communities demolished by the Israeli military. That is equivalent to more than half the length of the coastal strip, which is some 40 kilometers (25 miles) long and 11 kilometers (7 miles) wide, and home to over 2 million…
(2026-07-21). In Gaza, a hunt for water lays bare a worsening health crisis. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Dawoud Abu AlkasCAIRO/GAZA, July 21 (Reuters) – In pre-dawn darkness, Ibtisam Al-Helou leaves her tent on Gaza's seafront on a daily search for fresh water. The Mediterranean lies only a few steps away, but the water she needs to cook, drink and wash will mean a trek across Gaza City.Setting out before the heat rises to the scorching 33 degrees Celsius (91 F) of midday, the 40-year-old mother of three makes her way through shattered neighbourhoods where word has spread that water might be available.
(2026-07-21). Uganda set to send troops to Gaza for multinational force. newarab.com 
(2026-07-21). Israeli airstrike kills family of six in Gaza, medics say. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Dawoud Abu AlkasCAIRO/GAZA, July 21 (Reuters) – An Israeli airstrike on Tuesday killed a father, his wife and their four children in Gaza City, while setting their home ablaze, health officials said, in the latest deadly attack since a U.S.-backed ceasefire was agreed more than nine months ago.Medics said the Israeli strike on the family house in the Sabra neighbourhood killed the man, Firas Al-Masri, his wife, Salsabeel, and their three daughters and son.
(2026-07-21). Netherlands to ban Israeli settler products from 22 September. newarab.com 
The Netherlands government announced Tuesday that it would ban imports from Palestinian territories occupied by The Netherlands will join Ireland, Belgium and Spain among European Union countries that have imposed restrictions on trade with territories occupied by Israeli settlers. | There have been growing calls for the 27-nation bloc to impose EU-wide restrictions over Israel's military action in Gaza and increased violence in the occupied territories, but some EU members…
(2026-07-21). How Israel has used sexualized violence as a weapon of settler colonialism from 1948 to today. mondoweiss.net 
An extensive new Palestinian Feminist Collective report traces Israeli sexual violence against Palestinians from the 1948 Nakba to Gaza today, showing it isn't incidental abuse but a deliberate tool of ethnic cleansing and control.
(2026-07-21). UN condemns intensifying Israeli attacks on Gaza. newarab.com 
The United Nations condemned on Tuesday daily and deadly Israeli military attacks on A so-called "ceasefire" agreed in October remains in place between "Nine months after the announcement of a ceasefire, still, nowhere…
(2026-07-21). Prepara Israel partición de Gaza, confirman imágenes satelitales. radiohc.cu Las tropas israelíes que ocupan zonas de la Franja de Gaza construyen una barrera terrestre que aislaría a decenas de miles de gazatíes de sus lugares de residencia, confirmaron este martes en El Cairo fuentes locales. | El esquema está basado en el levantamiento de una barrera de tierra que segrega el norte del enclave del resto del territorio, el área devastada por los bombardeos indiscriminados del ejército de Tel Aviv camino de su tercer año con saldo provisional de más de 73 mil 100 muertos más de la mitad mujeres y niños, según estadísticas de aceptación universal. | La franja palestina mide 40 kilómetros d…
(2026-07-21). Ukrainian army chief dismissal signals Zelensky sacrificing inner circle. infobrics.org Breakdown in leadership stability weakens Ukrainian troop and civilian morale.
(2026-07-21). Iraqi factions are angry over Al-Zaidi's agreements with US. newarab.com 
Iraqi armed factions said they oppose Iraqi armed factions, some of whom are linked to Iran, pre-emptively announced their rejection of the visit and its outcomes, considering it the beginning of "economic occupation", particularly as their leaders, like o…
(2026-07-21). Why equipment procurement has become one of the biggest risks on major mining projects. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-21). opposition leader to form new party to challenge Erdogan. al-monitor.com By Huseyin HayatseverANKARA, July 21 (Reuters) – Turkey's opposition leader, Ozgur Ozel, said on Tuesday he will resign from the main opposition party and form a new one, amid a nearly two-year long legal crackdown on President Tayyip Erdogan's political opponents.The move, which was expected, poses the latest challenge for the Republican People's Party's (CHP), which modern Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk had established more than a century ago.
(2026-07-21). China accelerates upgrades of aging residential elevators. ecns.cn Many local governments have included residential elevator renewal projects among their key livelihood programs and explored various funding models combining treasury bond support, government subsidies and contributions from homeowners.
(2026-07-21). Close to 1mn Muslims visited Makkah in first 15 days of Umrah Season 1448H. ummid.com Close to one million Muslims from around the world visited Makkah al Mukarramah to perform Umrah in the first 15 days of the new Umrah Season 1448AH.
(2026-07-21). MP: UCC Final Draft submitted amid protests, opposition. ummid.com The High-Level Committee constituted to examine the feasibility of implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Madhya Pradesh has submitted the final draft to the state government amid protests and opposition.
(2026-07-21). China leads world with over 500 GW of wind and solar capacity under construction. ecns.cn China had about 262 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale solar and 251 GW of wind power under construction as of June 2026, continuing to lead the world, according to a report released Tuesday by Global Energy Monitor (GEM), a San Francisco-based non-governmental organization which catalogs fossil fuel and renewable energy projects worldwide.
(2026-07-21). China to build over 3,000 charging and battery-swap stations for electric heavy-duty trucks. ecns.cn China will build more than 3,000 charging and battery-swap stations for electric heavy-duty trucks, Cai Tuanjie, head of the Transport Service Department of the Ministry of Transport said Tuesday at a State Council Information Office press briefing in Beijing.
(2026-07-21). NZ called on to back international law in ICC vote 'don't throw in towel'. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) wrote to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today urging the New Zealand government to vote against the removal of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan. Instead, said PSNA, Luxon should insist that proper judicial process be followed regarding allegations made against him. "This is…
(2026-07-21). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Cabin crew at WestJet, Canada's second largest airline, are poised to strike, while pharmacists are ready to walk out at several of Southern California's largest grocery chains.
(2026-07-21). Oppose the death threat against UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman! wsws.org The IWA-RFC calls on workers and all defenders of democratic rights to denounce this incitement to violence against Will Lehman and demand its unequivocal public repudiation by the UAW.
(2026-07-21). Horgos Port sets record for vehicle exports in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China's Horgos Port exported a record 219,000 vehicles in the first half of 2026, up 25.7% from a year earlier, reinforcing its position as the country's largest land port for automobile exports.
(2026-07-21). Independent AUKUS Inquiry ramps up pressure on Labor. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-21). Ways To Improve Staff Scheduling With Accurate Time Data. moguldom.com A busy shift can fall apart quickly when the schedule does not reflect actual staffing patterns. One employee may be assigned too many hours, another may be unavailable, and a high-demand period may have fewer people than needed. Accurate time data helps managers build schedules around real work activity instead of rough estimates. Reliable scheduling …
(2026-07-21). Global hunger declines across continents but climate, trade risks loom, UN says. al-monitor.com By Giselda Vagnoni and Oriana BoselliROME, July 21 (Reuters) – Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, with improvements recorded across every continent, although mounting risks from climate shocks and trade disruption could threaten further progress, a United Nations report said.Around 645 million people, or 7.8% of the world's population, experienced hunger last year, down from 8.1% in 2024 and 8.6% in 2022, according to the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report, jointly prepared by five U.N. agencies.
(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.
(2026-07-21). From the South to the Coasts, New Highways Are Threatening Black Land. capitalbnews.org 
Timothy Williams' family has lived in the same community for over 150 years, but he is afraid that they are one big storm away from losing it all. Eight years ago, the Alabama Department of Transportation widened the highway that runs just a few yards from Williams' home in Shiloh. Since then, every time it …
(2026-07-21). Journalist Cole Martin tells it 'like it is in reality' in Palestine's West Bank. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch New Zealand journalist and video story teller Cole Martin has given a heartfelt and challenging personal account of what it is like living in Palestine under siege. At a recent public k≈çrero hosted by the WhƒÅnau Community Centre and Hub in Auckland's Mt Roskill, he described the challenges and highlights of several…
(2026-07-21). Meet Andy Burnham, Britain's Accidental Prime Minister. ummid.com Andy Burnham became Britain's 7th Prime Minister in a decade on Monday, July 20, 2026, without a single vote cast by the wider public.
(2026-07-21). Iran a regional power, US must recognize it — former top US counterterrorism official. infobrics.org "Killing the Ayatollah has backfired: instead of fracturing the regime, it's unified Iranians"
(2026-07-21). Open biology and AI: Need for the Global South. mronline.org 
The tool is called Biomni, and it is the first general-purpose biomedical AI agent. It does not just answer questions.
(2026-07-21). Xi Jinping outlines China's vision for the future of artificial intelligence. mronline.org 
"China is ready to be more open, take more practical actions, and assume a more visionary perspective. We are ready to work with all parties to seize the opportunities of AI development and meet the challenges, and join hands to create a brighter future for humanity." — Xi Jinping…
(2026-07-21). Rundown of 'Russian aggression' in Europe. infobrics.org For over a thousand years, Russia has been portrayed as the "aggressor" even as it repeatedly faced waves of invasions from the West, often sanctioned and framed as holy wars, struggle for "racial purity" and "defense of democracy". From medieval crusades and papal bulls to Napoleonic and Nazi campaigns to NATO's "crawl-krieg", Western powers have continually advanced eastward while branding Russia as the "perpetual threat".
(2026-07-21). 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.
(2026-07-21). China builds 6 million km of artery roads crisscrossing the country. ecns.cn China's national three-dimensional artery roads network exceeded 6 million kilometers in mileage during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), Vice Minister of Transport Xu Chengguang said at a press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-07-21). FROM WARFARE TO WEALTH — A tale of three conferences. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-21). 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.
(2026-07-21). Dream Roads: A Village Boy's Arduous Journey in Self-Making. ummid.com Published by BlueRose One (New Delhi-London) in March 2026, Dream Roads takes you to a memorable journey of a young boy born into a nondescript and distant village Dengatoli of the erstwhile Purnea district (now part of the Kishanganj district), in the State of Bihar in India.
(2026-07-21). Lebanon's pilot zones expose divisions over rebuilding the south. newarab.com 
More than a month after the ceasefire He is the mayor of Froun, a village in southern Lebanon where 80 percent of the homes have been damaged or destroyed, and 120 of the village's 364 families have returned to live in shelters, in tents pitched on their own land, or in whatever remains of their houses. | "Everyone has heard of Froun except our own dear state," Hassan told The New Arab. "Not one official has c…
(2026-07-21). 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.
(2026-07-21). 'There's a Value in What We Produce Because We Feel — and an AI Chatbot Can't Feel'. bylinetimes.com 
| HM: Your 2018 book was Turned On: Science, Sex and Robots. What is it about the subject of tech and intimacy that fascinates you, and what are some of the core strands that studying it reveals about human nature?: | KD: I'm really interested in people, and how people live with each other and technology. We are all here because someone has had sex. It's inescapable, and whether we want to or not, it affects our lives. So I was really curious about what happens when you put technology into that mix. And there's a very, very long cultural history of it — right back to Ancient Greece, wher…
(2026-07-21). Mass protests roil Pakistan-controlled Azad Kashmir and the Islamabad-based political and military establishment. wsws.org The immediate trigger for the current mass agitation was the state's banning of the AJK Joint Awami (Common People's) Action Committee under a draconian anti-terrorism law, and the arrest of more than a hundred of its leaders and activists.
(2026-07-21). 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.
(2026-07-21). Shenzhen's Longhua District, Malaysia's Kedah state establish sister-district partnership. ecns.cn Shenzhen's Longhua District and Malaysia's Kedah state have established a sister-district partnership aimed at expanding industrial cooperation, cross-border investment and business ties between China and ASEAN.
(2026-07-21). China allows humanitarian transfer of injured personnel from illegally 'grounded' Philippine vessel at Ren'ai Jiao. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard (CCG) said on Tuesday that Chinese authorities, out of humanitarian consideration, permitted the transfer of injured personnel from a Philippine vessel that was illegally "grounded" at China's Ren'ai Jiao in the South China Sea.
(2026-07-21). ASEAN top diplomats meet, voice over Middle East hostilities. al-monitor.com By Karen Lema and Nestor CorralesMANILA, July 21 (Reuters) – The Middle East crisis cast a shadow over a diplomatic gathering in Southeast Asia on Tuesday, where foreign ministers voiced serious concern over renewed hostilities that add to uncertainty in a region grappling to manage tensions and conflicts of its own.
(2026-07-21). with injured Supreme Leader increasing daily, president says. al-monitor.com DUBAI, July 21 (Reuters) – The level of "interaction" with Iran's Supreme Leader is increasing day by day, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a video clip published on state media on Tuesday.His remarks follow months of speculation about the health of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen in public since the airstrike that killed his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, at the start of the Iran war.
(2026-07-21). The Collapse of Christianity's Most Famous Trinitarian Verse. muslimskeptic.com From an Islamic theological perspective, the doctrine of the Trinity constitutes a violation of divine unity (tawhid), the uncompromising affirmation that God is absolutely one, unique, and without ontological partners. The Qur'an repeatedly rejects formulations that divide, multiply, or internally differentiate the divine essence. It explicitly warns Christians: O People of the Scripture! Do not …
(2026-07-21). China's expressway network expands to 199,000 km. ecns.cn China's expressway mileage has expanded to 199,000 km during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), Vice Minister of Transport Xu Chengguang said at a media conference Tuesday.
(2026-07-21). Fiji finalising diaspora policy to ensure citizens abroad 'keep coming back'. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Iliesa Tora of RNZ Pacific Fiji's government is working on a "Diaspora Policy" focused on ensuring Fijians around the globe play a key role in the country's economic development. The country's Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Sakiasi Ditoka has just been to New Zealand, where he met with investors and the Fijian…
(2026-07-21). You will own nothing: The age of rentier capitalism. mronline.org 
Replacing property with permission.
(2026-07-21). Strengthening Party presence on social media. cpusa.org 
National Social Media Collective report presented by Brooklyn Crawford to the CPUSA National Committee meeting of July 11, 2026. | The National Social Media Collective has been meeting regularly since April, although several comrades have been working together on rebuilding our social media strategy since last fall. One of our first priorities was re-establishing the national CPUSA TikTok account and developing a more intentional approach to our online outreach. | The collective includes active comrades from Ohio, New York, California, North Carolina, Utah, and Michigan — bringing together members with p…
(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). Australians are waking up to the One Nation con. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-21). Shaanxi exports winter jujubes to Australia for the first time. ecns.cn A 5.8-metric-ton shipment of winter jujubes from Shaanxi Province has been exported to Australia for the first time, marking a new milestone for one of China's largest production regions of the fruit.
(2026-07-21). CAFA exhibition traces a century of sketch teaching in Chinese art education. ecns.cn A new exhibition in Changsha is tracing the evolution of sketch teaching at the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA), using a century of student and faculty works to chart the development of modern Chinese art education.
(2026-07-21). Why the West Fails to See China's Strategic Horizon. fpif.org The release of China's first-half economic data for 2026 has triggered familiar skepticism across However, this reporting exposes a profound analytical blind spot. In evaluating Chin…
(2026-07-21). 81 classic Chinese opera excerpts to be staged in Beijing. ecns.cn A showcase featuring 81 classic excerpts from traditional Chinese operas has opened in Beijing, celebrating the richness and diversity of the country's operatic heritage.
(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.
(2026-07-21). 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.
(2026-07-21). 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). 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). Fadl Shaker to leave Lebanon for Qatar after travel ban lifted. newarab.com 
(2026-07-21). 'This Mountain, That Shore' exhibition explores the artistic journeys of two scholar-artists. ecns.cn A new exhibition in Beijing explores how two scholars turned to visual art as a form of intellectual and spiritual expression, bringing together ink paintings, prints, sculptures and archival materials in a dialogue between literature, philosophy and art.
(2026-07-21). Lindsey death leaves the U.S. Senate at a crossroads. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-21). AI-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk. mronline.org 
Scientists warn that AI-generated and AI-enhanced wildlife images could contaminate citizen-science databases, distort species records, and undermine conservation research.
(2026-07-21). New national table tennis base in Huangshi hosts first international event. ecns.cn China's newly built national table tennis training base in Huangshi hosted its first major international competition on Monday as nearly 200 athletes, coaches and officials gathered for the 2026 Belt and Road International Table Tennis Invitational Tournament.
(2026-07-21). Andy Burnham's Cabinet Represents Starmerism Without Starmer. bylinetimes.com Andy Burnham promised to "rewire Britain" in order to end "40 years of neo-liberalism". | What his first Cabinet has actually offered is something quite different. | Despite entering Downing Street on a promise to radically change how politics is done in Westminster, Burnham's picks for the top jobs largely offer continuity with what has come before. | Whilst many Starmer loyalists have been purged from office, their replacements are broadly like-for-like. | Rachel Reeves, who was derided by some of Burnham's keenest supporters as a needlessly conservative barrier to radical change, has been replaced by a Chan…
(2026-07-21). Questions raised over continuation of AI boom. wsws.org In an expression of the volatile nature of the high-tech market and concerns over how long the boom can continue, Samsung's share price fell 10 percent after it announced a record profit earlier this month.
(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.
(2026-07-21). China's A-share market rebounds, tech stocks lead gains. ecns.cn China's A-share market recovered on Tuesday after an early decline, with the ChiNext Index surging more than 7% and the STAR 50 Index jumping 10.73%.
(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). Guangdong's Heyuan Customs issues certificates worth 980 mln yuan in H1. ecns.cn Heyuan Customs in Guangdong Province issued 4,244 certificates of origin in the first half of 2026, covering exports valued at approximately 980 million yuan (about $144.69 million), according to the customs.
(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.
(2026-07-21). Mapping Russian Investment in India. infobrics.org In FY2024—25, trade turnover amounted to US$68.7 billion, mainly because of increased imports of crude oil by India, which comprised around 80 percent of bilateral trade…
(2026-07-21). Andy Burnham admits Labour failed Palestine, but it's not enough. newarab.com 
"Labour got it wrong." So The corollary of Burnham's admission — that others go…
(2026-07-21). Protests shake Zelensky government after dismissal of Ukrainian defense minister. wsws.org Zelensky's dismissal of a popular defense minister has set off a crisis within the Ukrainian ruling class and military.
(2026-07-21). Lebanese army enters 'pilot zone' town never occupied by Israel. newarab.com 
(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.
(2026-07-21). 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
(2026-07-21). 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.'
(2026-07-21). Houthis warn shipping firms to avoid Saudi ports or face attack: What to know. al-monitor.com The Houthi militia reportedly emailed multiple shipping companies on Tuesday, warning them of the consequences of visiting Saudi ports.
(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). Saudi Arabia Releases 'Umrah and Visit Guide': Key Insights. ummid.com The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has released, on its official website 'haj.gov.sa', 'Umrah and Visit Guide' — a comprehensive guide for pilgrims, in sixteen languages, including Arabic, Urdu and English.
(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). 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). 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.
(2026-07-21). 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.
(2026-07-21). Why EU-Israel talk of "responsible innovation" is perverse. electronicintifada.net Diplomat ignores role of Microsoft in mass surveillance.
(2026-07-21). Russia Has Increased Meat Exports to the BRICS Countries. infobrics.org In the first five months of 2026, exports of Russian meat and edible offal of pigs and cattle to China increased 1.4 times…
(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). 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.
(2026-07-21). China to invest $3.1 billion to replace aging trucks, promote NEVs. ecns.cn China will allocate 22 billion yuan ($3.1 billion) in ultra-long special treasury bonds this year to replace aging commercial trucks, with the program aimed at accelerating the adoption of new energy heavy-duty vehicles, an official said Tuesday.
(2026-07-21). Australia bucket list: 10 must-do experiences. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-21). Best IT support and managed services in Melbourne for 2026. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-21). Kuwaitis ration electricity as Iran hits power grid. al-monitor.com Residents of Kuwait, one of the world's hottest countries, are cutting their use of air conditioning at the height of summer, as Iranian strikes on power plants turn rationing into a national priority. | Energy-guzzling air conditioners are ubiquitous in Kuwait during the summer months.
(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.
(2026-07-21). 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.
(2026-07-21). Russian imperial treasures displayed in Wuhan for the first time. ecns.cn An exhibition featuring Russian imperial treasures from the Moscow Kremlin Museums has opened at the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, marking the first time the collection has been displayed in Hubei Province.
(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.
(2026-07-21). Refugees expelled from Australia face hunger and violence in Nauru. wsws.org The Albanese Labor government is enforcing one of the most barbaric refugee detention regimes in the world.
(2026-07-21). The world is changed through struggle, not civility. mronline.org 
Just as slavery did not end because plantation owners suddenly developed a conscience, today's ruling class will fight tooth and nail against making concessions to workers and the oppressed until they are forced to, from below.
(2026-07-21). 2026 World AI Conference concludes in Shanghai. ecns.cn The 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance concluded in Shanghai on Monday.
(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.
(2026-07-21). Kaiser Permanente implementing invasive AI surveillance of advice hotline nurses. wsws.org Interviews with seven current and former nurses found that staff are questioned about calls lasting more than 15 minutes and receive monthly scores tracking their speed and activity.
(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.
(2026-07-21). 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.
(2026-07-21). Chongqing's foreign trade increases 31.9% in H1. ecns.cn Chongqing's total foreign trade reached 481.23 billion yuan (about $67 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 31.9% year-on-year, according to data released by Chongqing Customs on Tuesday.
(2026-07-21). 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.
(2026-07-21). VYCgroup reviews: How does the broker help its clients. independentaustralia.net 
In the modern world of online investing, a broker's value is determined not only by the number of available assets or the technical specifications of its trading software. A true competitive advantage is forged…
(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
(2026-07-21). Natalie Portman backs new Jewish-Palestinian party in Israel. newarab.com 
US-Israeli actress Natalie Portman has endorsed a Addressing the fundraiser for A Place for Us All, Portman described the party as "one of the most courageous and exciting developments in Israel-Palestine in recent years", according to Haaretz. | Portman pointed to polling by Israel's Channel 13 showing the party has the support of around 50,000 voters, putting it on 0.8% ahead of October's Knesset ele…
(2026-07-21). L.A.'s First Palestinean Coffee Shop Is Now Open In Norwalk, Against All Odds. lataco.com "I named it Café Palestina with the Spanish spelling because I also wanted to pay homage to the Latino community," the owner says. "My Latino friends have been beside me from the beginning, supporting me, and showing up."
(2026-07-21). "A Company That Trades Privacy for Profit" : ACLU on Flock's Growing Nationwide Surveillance Network. democracynow.org 
The tech company Flock, makers of traffic cameras that automatically record and log car license plates for law enforcement agencies, is facing increasing scrutiny over accusations that its vast, AI-sorted database has created a new, nationwide mass surveillance system. With few regulations or oversight on its use, Flock's data can be sold to third parties or shared with federal agencies such as ICE, says the ACLU's Chad Marlow, who works on efforts to regulate and cancel Flock's contracts with local law enforcement. Because Flock's indiscriminate system records information on all cars and…
(2026-07-21). Banks issue Hainan Free Trade Port's first corporate loans tied to interbank repo rates. ecns.cn Branches of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Merchants Bank and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank have recently issued the first batch of corporate loans linked to Depository Institutions Repo Rate (DR) benchmarks in Hainan Free Trade Port's, expanding the use of market-based loan pricing in the free trade port.
(2026-07-21). Sophie Bolt: Israel's nuclear arsenal threatens global security. newarab.com 
When you speak to Sophie Bolt, the general secretary of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), you immediately sense her passion mixed with fear. She has a passion for a world free of Nearly 68 years ago, the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), now…
(2026-07-21). China-Vietnam freight trains ship 16,816 containers in H1. ecns.cn China-Vietnam freight trains departing from Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region shipped 16,816 standard containers of export goods in the first half of 2026, according to the Nanning branch of China Railway Group.
(2026-07-21). China to raise transport network completion rate to 95% by 2030. ecns.cn China plans to raise the completion rate of the main framework of its national comprehensive three-dimensional transportation network from 91% to 95% by 2030, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Transport Xu Chengguang announced on Tuesday in Beijing at a State Council Information Office press conference…
(2026-07-21). 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.
(2026-07-21). The Russia-India Bollywood Film "Persimmon of My Love" Gets Rave Reviews. infobrics.org The jointly-produced Russia-India film, a cops and robbers romance comedy entitled "Persimmon Of My Love," has been playing to enthusiastic reviews in Russia, where it has had a wide national release…
(2026-07-21). Australia: Musicals cancelled as inflation and austerity impact ticket sales. wsws.org Hundreds of cast members, musicians and technical crew are being thrown out of work with little notice and no recourse.
(2026-07-21). New Chinese-style tea drinks market to exceed 370 billion yuan in 2026. ecns.cn China's new Chinese-style tea drinks market is expected to exceed 370 billion yuan ($51 billion) in 2026, according to a report released by the China Tea Association (CTMA) at the 2026 China New-Style Tea Drink Industry Development Conference in Raoping County, Guangdong Province.
(2026-07-21). Who is Hamas's new leader, Khalil al-Hayya? newarab.com 
(2026-07-21). GATE 2027 Dates, Detailed Schedule Released. ummid.com The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has published the dates, detailed schedule and time table of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 or GATE 2027 on its official website 'gate2027.iitm.ac.in'.
(2026-07-21). How to Protect Working People's Nest Eggs from SpaceX Scam. inequality.org
(2026-07-21). Mexico's 99% Demanded Justice by Showing FIFA, Billionaires, and Corporations a Red Card. inequality.org
(2026-07-21). House Prices Are Falling and We Haven't Solved the Problem of Restrictive Zoning. cepr.net
(2026-07-21). Reform UK's £30,000 Donation in Private Flights was Secretly Funded by Owner's 'Credit'. bylinetimes.com
(2026-07-21). Sold as brides, lost at sea: The trafficking of stateless Rohingya girls. globalvoices.org
(2026-07-21). Centro Provincial de Electromedicina de Camagàºey recupera equipos para la atención médica. radiohc.cu El Centro Provincial de Electromedicina de Camagàºey desarrolla un conjunto de innovaciones técnicas aplicadas a equipos hospitalarios, con reconocimiento en el ámbito científico nacional. | Según informó su director, Rafael Ramírez Rodríguez, el colectivo del centro ha intervenido en los hospitales Provincial, Pediátrico y Materno, donde lograron la recuperación total de las autoclaves principales de las centrales de esterilización. El trabajo consistió en la sustitución integral de los sistemas de control, fuerza y el tablero eléctrico de cada equipo. Se diseñaron e instalaron nuevas placas electrónicas y…
(2026-07-21). De la Espriella denied aspired control over Colombia's Congress. colombiareports.com Colombia's Congress denied control over the legislative agenda to President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella and voted for a president loyal to former President Alvaro Uribe. De la Espriella proposed his friend, Senator Alfredo Deluque of the U Party, to assume the leadership of the Senate, which would have given the government control over the congressional …
(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.