(2026-07-30). No Hormuz Passage for Those Taking Payouts From Iran's Frozen Assets: Top Military Command. orinocotribune.com Iran has warned countries and international companies that receiving any compensation payment from Iran's assets frozen abroad will mean they will be completely cut off from transit in the Strait of Hormuz. | Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced on Tuesday that it views a recent announcement by US President Donald Trump about compensating countries and entities for damage inflicted on their ships in the Persian Gulf from Iran's frozen assets as "illegal". | The command, which is in charge of coordinating Iranian armed forces during war and crisis times, said ship owners will face consequences if…
(2026-07-30). Saudi Arabia to announce Red Sea coalition to counter Houthi threats. al-monitor.com Around 50 countries have been invited to join the Saudi-led initiative aimed at countering Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping and preventing a repeat of recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-07-30). Saudi's Suicidal Attack Just Shook the IRAN Talks And Trump Is LYING About It. thealtworld.com The four days of optimism about the Iran—US talks died this morning. Hours after the US and Saudi Arabia struck Iraq's Hashd al-Shaabi — forces attached to Iraq's own Ministry of Defense — Transition Protocol's overnight sources report the hour-long call between Foreign Minister Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart, with Pakistan's Ishaq Dar looped in, that kept the Strait of Hormuz talks from collapsing outright. That call has since appeared in public readouts; here is what our sources are telling us now. | Pepe Escobar breaks down the strikes and why the White House's 'coordination with the Iraq…
(2026-07-30). Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says. al-monitor.com By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explored all possible paths to curb Iran's nuclear program in their meeting, including diplomacy, economic pressure and force, a senior Israeli official said on Wednesday.Netanyahu did not tell Trump that Israel's preference now was for further attacks on Iran, the official said in briefings with reporters after the two men met in the White House on Tuesday.
(2026-07-30). Yemen, Russia, Iran the Next Phase of the West Asia War EP 140 P-2. thealtworld.com In Part 2 of Episode 140 of the Kianistan Podcast, Vanessa Beeley and Ehsan Safarnejad continue their in-depth discussion on the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape across West Asia, focusing on Yemen, the Red Sea, Russia's strategic calculations, Iran's diplomatic posture, and the future of the Axis of Resistance. | Part 1: Iran, Lebanon, Syria & Middle East War | EP 140 (Part 1) | The conversation begins with the strategic importance of Bab al-Mandab and why Yemen has become one of the most signific…
(2026-07-30). Ukraine's attack on Iranian ship exposes global character of imperialist war. wsws.org Ukraine's attack on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea demonstrates the fraud that the NATO war against Russia is a "defensive" or "liberating" struggle. Ukraine is becoming an active front in the same global imperialist onslaught that includes the genocide in Gaza and the US-Israeli war against Iran.
(2026-07-30). US strikes Iran as widening war engulfs more countries. geo.tv 
Smoke rises following explosion at an unknown location, during what US Central Command says are strikes on Iran on July 29, 2026. — ReutersAmbery says drone hit US floating storage tanker.Egypt petroleum ministry confirms Fire at port.Oil prices rise above $90/barrel as…
(2026-07-30). US carries out strikes in southern Iran after IRGC attack on Jordan airbase. al-monitor.com The US says the strikes were retaliation for an attempted IRGC ballistic missile attack on a US airbase in Jordan as Iranian state media report explosions in the country's south.
(2026-07-30). US resumes strikes on Iran after attack on American base in Jordan, Trump vows 'very hard' retaliation. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States resumed air strikes on Iran on Thursday, ending a short pause in military action, after accusing Tehran of trying to launch a ballistic missile attack on American forc | US resumes strikes on Iran after attack on American base in Jordan, Trump vows 'very hard' retaliation…
(2026-07-30). Is the Middle East Oil Market Entering a New Era of Permanent Risk? moderndiplomacy.eu The Middle East's energy sector is entering a prolonged period of uncertainty as conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to disrupt one of the world's most critical oil-producing regions. Rather than moving toward either peace or full-scale war, the region appears trapped in a prolonged period of instability that is steadily reshaping …
(2026-07-30). Thursday 7/30: Iran War and Protests Outside 4 U.S. Drone Bases: "Refuse Illegal Orders" CA, NY, NV, NM. indybay.org Beale AFB, Marysville, Calif.: toby4peace@sonic.net, 510-501-5412 (July 30 Action) | Holloman AFB, Alamogordo, N.M.: dyldav@proton.me, (575) 528-8671 (July 30 Action) | Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nev.: Kb11680@gmail.com, (702) 417-4607 (July 30 Action)…
(2026-07-30). Trump, MBS join forces to bomb Iran-backed militias in Iraq; Mid-east war spirals out of control. hindustantimes.com Did the Middle East just open another front? U.S. and Saudi Arabia carried out joint strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq after repeated drone attacks targeting American forces and Saudi oil infrastructure. Iraq has reacted sharply, while Iran accuses Washington and Riyadh of expanding the war. Here's everything we know about the rapidly escalating regional crisis.
(2026-07-30). US Strikes Dozens of IRGC Targets as Iran Conflict Escalates. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States military launched a two-hour operation against dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets across Iran early Thursday, marking another significant escalation in the expanding Middle East conflict. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes targeted military command centres, drone facilities, and other strategic assets after Iran fired ballistic missiles at …
(2026-07-30). Kremlin Demands Ukrainian Threat Be 'Definitively Destroyed' After Caspian Sea Strike on Iranian Vessel. orinocotribune.com One crewman was killed aboard the Iranian commercial vessel, with several others injured | Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on 28 July that the Ukrainian strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea should be treated as an attack on Iran itself, and that the threat from Kiev must be eliminated. | Peskov accused Ukraine of extending the geographic reach of what he called its "terrorist attacks," adding that "This threat must be neutralized and definitively destroyed." | Peskov also held Kiev responsible for the explosions that damaged Germany's Nord Stream pipelines, which Ukraine denies, and for harming Kaz…
(2026-07-30). Rushdie assailant convicted of terrorism charges. al-monitor.com A federal jury on Wednesday convicted novelist Salman Rushdie's assailant of "engaging in an act of terrorism" for the bloody August 2022 attack at a New York cultural center. | Hadi Matar, a 28-year-old Lebanese American, "chose to align his values with the terroristic values of the leaders of Iran," said US Attorney Michael DiGiacomo, adding the defendant spent months planning the stabbing that nearly killed Rushdie and left him blind in one eye.
(2026-07-30). US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20, including Iranians. al-monitor.com US-Saudi strikes on Iraq killed at least 20 militants, including several Iranians, on Wednesday, according to the Hashed al-Shaabi, an armed Iraqi alliance that includes pro-Iran groups. | The United States and Saudi Arabia said they had struck Iran-backed armed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities.
(2026-07-30). US military says latest strikes on Iran last two hours, hitting dozens of targets. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Jasper WardWASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said on Wednesday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran, which lasted two hours and hit dozens of targets, with Washington casting the strikes as a "powerful response" to Iranian missiles launched towards U.S. forces in the Middle East a day earlier.The U.S. military said on Tuesday it intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran towards U.S. forces in what Washington called ‚Äå"an attempted surprise attack" by Tehran. Iran confirmed it had fired on U.S. bases in Jordan.
(2026-07-30). Trump says will hit Iran hard after attack, was briefed on Egypt tanker. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States would hit Iran very hard after an attack on the U.S. military in Jordan."So it's our turn," Trump told reporters at the White House. He said Washington would see if there was an agreement at some point between the two nations to end their war, "but we're going to hit them very hard."
(2026-07-30). Trump goes ballistic against Mojtaba after Iran rains fire on Jordan base: 'will beat f**king s**t…'. hindustantimes.com Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are spiraling again after fresh Iranian strikes reportedly targeted American bases in Jordan. President Donald Trump has vowed a fierce response, even as indirect talks with Tehran continue. The latest escalation comes alongside U.S.-Saudi operations against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, raising fears of a wider Gulf conflict.
(2026-07-30). Tuesday 7/28: Stop The War with Iran STANDOUT. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave Monterey…
(2026-07-30). The dark shadow spreading across Latin America. links.org.au 
Trump and the global far right have made serious progress in Latin America. The next big battle against this neofascist wave has already begun in Brazil, writes Ana Cristina Carvalhaes.
(2026-07-30). Saturday 8/1: Build a Movement for the Prosecution of U.S. Leaders. indybay.org Register at bit.ly/TAGMassMeeting…
(2026-07-30). How Hakeem Jeffries and J Street Teamed Up for Arming Genocide. indybay.org The oxymoron of "pro-Israel, pro-peace"
(2026-07-30). Sunday 8/30: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-07-30). Really, Rubio? Mamdani, DSA, and More Are Terrorist Agents of Cuban Intelligence? portside.org Really, Rubio? Mamdani, DSA, and More Are Terrorist Agents of Cuban Intelligence? |
(2026-07-30). 7/30 Americas Watch: U.S. gov't terrorists weaponize subpoenas vs. the left. indybay.org Plus: Notable list of activists, organizations & media, and the reasons they're cited according to the "Cuba Report…
(2026-07-30). Tuesday 8/11: Cuba Community Call. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cubacall811…
(2026-07-30). ComunicarTV llega con una nueva edición (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu Bajo eslogan "Mi Moncada es la Patria", ComunicarTV convoca a festejar esta fecha como expresión de compromiso, identidad y continuidad. Esta edición también celebra el reconocimiento a una de las grandes figuras de la escena nacional: la actriz Paula Alí, Premio Nacional de Televisión 2026.
(2026-07-30). Parlamento cubano aprueba nueva ley para "que sea seguro invertir en la tierra" cubadebate.cu La norma actualiza el régimen jurídico sobre la propiedad, posesión, uso y transmisión de tierras en Cuba, y establece nuevas disposiciones para promover la producción agropecuaria, la incorporación de productores y el aprovechamiento sostenible de los recursos naturales.
(2026-07-30). Saturday 8/15: "They Have Names" a theatrical act in solidarity with Gaza. indybay.org Uptown Gallery @ Sumud Mural | 401 26th Street, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-07-30). Remembering Hugo Chávez on His Birth Anniversary. orinocotribune.com By Néstor Rivero Pérez — Jul 28, 2026 | On July 28, 1954, Hugo Chávez Frías was born in the town of Sabaneta, Barinas, and would over the years forge political and military thinking that would reshape perspectives of regional integration in the 21st century for Venezuela and South America as a whole. | No to colonial subjugation
| A scholar of the political thought of the Liberator, President Chávez Frías upheld the Liberator's thesis regarding the need for the "Balance of the Universe," thus firmly upholding sovereignty against any subjugation to colonial power structures relating to both the Holy All…
(2026-07-30). Venezuela: The urgency of shedding illusions. links.org.au 
Elías Jaua calls for national unity to reclaim Venezuela's sovereignty and right to self-determination.
(2026-07-30). MHT CET 2026 DSE Merit List Released: What Next? ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published on Saturday July 25, 2026 on its official website dse2026.mahacet.org.in Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Engineering (B.E. / B Tech) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-30). The right to nationality in Mozambique: The application of 'Jus soli' in the fight against statelessness. globalvoices.org 
(2026-07-30). Kurds still waiting to go home despite govt deal. al-monitor.com At a desolate Syrian camp, home to thousands of displaced Kurds, Ahmad Oussi appealed for help to return to his hometown, seven years after a Turkish offensive drove him out. | Residents of the Talaeh camp complain former Turkish-backed fighters are squatting in their properties in the Ras al-Ain area, around 70 kilometres (40 miles) away.
(2026-07-30). Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, sources say. al-monitor.com RIYADH, July 29 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia is seeking to build an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, two people familiar with the deliberations said on Wednesday.The composition of the coalition has not yet been finalised and is being discussed with dozens of countries, the sources said.The Saudi Center for International Communication did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
(2026-07-30). 'Defeat of Arrogance': Reactions Pour in After Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation. ummid.com Defeat of this arrogant government, and a huge step towards reshaping India's education system, political leaders said after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister Saturday July 25, 2026.
(2026-07-30). SARS warns public against new scam. sanews.gov.za SARS warns public against new scam | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned the public of a new scam circulating via SMS and email claiming that recipients are owed a refund and directing them to a fraudulent website to claim it. ⚪ SARS said that scammers are now using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate professional-looking email templates that are harder to identify as fraudulent. ⚪ "If you receive it, please delete and block it. If in doubt, email the SARS IT Security team or visit the Scams and Phishing webpage to see the latest scam examples," SARS advised taxpayers. ⚪ The security team…
(2026-07-30). Shanghai-gifted red pandas debut in Taipei. ecns.cn Two red pandas donated by Shanghai Zoo to Taipei Zoo made their public debut on Tuesday, as Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced their names "Le Le" (joy) and "Tian Tian" (sweetness).
(2026-07-30). AGSA probes external auditor. sanews.gov.za AGSA probes external auditor | The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) is looking into a partner at audit firm Crowe, following revelations that a senior partner performed a disputed valuation related to the acquisition of a stake in Lanseria Holdings. ⚪ Auditor Gary Kartsounis provided financial valuation services in a transaction between the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and Acapulco regarding the acquisition of a stake in Lanseria Holdings. The valuations are now being questioned. ⚪ The matter also relates to the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA)'s adverse findings and sanctions again…
(2026-07-30). China Energy deploys 100+ AI agents across industrial chain, boosting productivity. ecns.cn China Energy, a major state-owned energy group, has deployed more than 100 artificial intelligence agents across its coal, power generation, chemicals, transport and hydrogen businesses, an executive said on Wednesday.
(2026-07-30). Greece Wildfires Kill Firefighters as Crete Battles Deadly Blaze. moderndiplomacy.eu Greek firefighters continued battling deadly wildfires across the island of Crete for a second consecutive day on Thursday, as Greece joined Spain and France in confronting one of Europe's most severe wildfire outbreaks of the summer. The crisis intensified after three Greek firefighters lost their lives on Wednesday while responding to separate blazes driven by …
(2026-07-30). MHT Direct 2nd-yr Pharmacy Admission 2026 Merit List Released, Check Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published today i.e. Sunday July 26, 2026 on its official website dsp2026.mahacet.org.in Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Pharmacy (B Pharm and Pharm D) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-30). 'Padhai aur Ladai Saath Chalegi': Students Hold Ground in Delhi, Other Cities. ummid.com Hundreds of thousands of students, many of them supported by their parents and friends, are currently protesting in various cities of India against NEET Paper Leak, and seeking accountability from the Narendra Modi government and resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
(2026-07-30). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-30). China launches communication technology experimental satellites. ecns.cn China successfully launched communication technology experimental satellites 27A and 27B from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). Monday 7/27: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-07-30). Trump Contracts for Increased Production Capacity at Lockheed. indybay.org It will be hard to evaluate the impact of these contracts on Santa Cruz county locations of Lockheed because of the secret, cutting edge guidance technology in our precision targeting missiles. | Most of the money will go to red states.
(2026-07-30). Saturday Protest at SF Tesla Demands Justice for Lorenzo and Johan. indybay.org Trump reign of terror's latest victims sparks outrage from San Franciscans of all cultures…
(2026-07-30). Sri Lankan fake lefts defend government over killing of Negombo prisoners. wsws.org The fake left have chimed in, not to denounce the government and prison authorities for their brutality, but to join the chorus calling for prison reform and how to run the jails more efficiently.
(2026-07-30). World's largest high-speed rail shield machine breaks through Yangtze River tunnel. ecns.cn The world's largest-diameter shield tunneling machine, tailored for high-speed railway projects and developed domestically in China, holed through an underwater tunnel traversing the Yangtze River on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). ECC approves 1m tonnes wheat import. tribune.com.pk 
The Economic Coordination Committee on Wednesday conditionally approved import of up to one million metric tonnes of wheat in an emergency session but linked the final consignments with bank's letter of credits of an estimated $340 million value on behalf of provinces that had demanded the commodity. | Headed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the ECC approved the proposal to constitute a steering committee, which would oversee the mechanism for the wheat import, mainly to make sure that the provinces pay their dues before import so that the cost is not borne by the federal government. | The Ministry of F…
(2026-07-30). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-30). Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS Rank List 2026: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) is publishing soon on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' and 'tnhealth.tn.gov.in' the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2026 (NEET UG 2026) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-30). Across Borders and Prison Walls: Keeping Families Connected During the Libya—Chad Conflict. icrc.org Long before the crises that followed 2011, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had already built a long and sometimes difficult history of humanitarian engagement in Libya and across its borders.
(2026-07-30). Blatant Misuse of Power: Bhopal Activist on Jauhar University Demolition Order. ummid.com The decision of the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government to demolish 38 of the 40 buildings on the campus of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur, including the university mosque under the pretext of "illegal construction," is one of the most sweeping misuse of power such, Razia Masood, a Bhopal-based Social Activist, said.
(2026-07-30). U.S. business representatives view China as key partner at trade event. ecns.cn China is both an important market for the U.S. state of Utah and a vital partner, U.S. business representatives said on Tuesday at the China-Utah trade and economic exchange held in Salt Lake City.
(2026-07-30). Capitalism's 'Metabolic Rift'. portside.org Capitalism's 'Metabolic Rift' |
(2026-07-30). Meet Nandan Nilekani: Task Force Chief to Reform India's Exam System. ummid.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday July 26, 2026 announced the formation of a high-powered task force to reform India's Examination System headed by Nandan Nilekani.
(2026-07-30). TN NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration Window Re-Opens. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has re-opened the registration window for the TN NEET UG 2026 Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS, BUMS, BHMS, BAMS and other medical courses run by the colleges in the State of Tamil Nadu.
(2026-07-30). Jingdezhen World Heritage listing highlights China's commitment to preserving cultural legacy. ecns.cn For generations, porcelain makers in Jingdezhen have worked through a sequence of highly specialized tasks: preparing clay, shaping vessels, painting designs, applying glaze, and firing kilns.
(2026-07-30). Return of Narco-President Juan Orlando Hernández Reignites Debate on Impunity in Honduras. orinocotribune.com The return to Honduras of former President Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted in the United States for drug trafficking and later pardoned by US President Donald Trump, has reignited the debate on impunity, corruption, and the links between political power and organized crime in Honduras. | According to various analysts, Hernández's return does not mark the end of an episode, but rather reopens an institutional crisis characterized by the capture of the state by drug trafficking and the strengthening of structures linked to the crime. | Parliamentarian Fabricio Sandoval pointed out that Hernández was sentenced by…
(2026-07-30). Fuzhou offers 500 jobs to young Taiwan professionals. ecns.cn Fuzhou, the capital of southeast China's Fujian province, released its first batch of 500 quality job openings for young Taiwan professionals on Tuesday, according to local authorities.
(2026-07-30). Bullet Holes in Protest Signs Look Real at Mountain View Demo Calling for Justice. indybay.org On July 25, a protest in Mountain View honored Lorenzo Salgado Araujo of Houston and Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero of Maine and others killed by authorities. Some signs displayed bullet holes.
(2026-07-30). Chinese-developed games' overseas revenue jumps 30.2% in H1. ecns.cn Overseas revenue from Chinese-developed games reached $12.37 billion in the first half of 2026, up 30.22% from a year earlier, according to the China Game Industry Report for January—June 2026, released Thursday in Shanghai.
(2026-07-30). Saige England: People, environment win DP World showdown but port predator fight goes on. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Saige England The people won. The environment won. The Lyttelton port remains in public hands. For now. Please join the protest tomorrow. There is more on the table. And the battle for the port is far from over. The DP World deal being dropped can be attributed to rousing support and brilliant speakers…
(2026-07-30). Oil jumps 8% as US-Iran war pressures Saudi Arabia, explosions hit Egypt. al-monitor.com The price of benchmark Brent crude climbed past $90 per barrel on Wednesday after a renewed round of US-Iran hostilities shattered a days-long lull in fighting and the Houthis targeted Saudi oil exports.
(2026-07-30). 'Estonian hotheads' and nuclear Talk: Top Putin aide paints Baltic states as frontline threat to Russia. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the Baltic states of becoming the "main striking forces" against Russia, claiming Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are escalating tensions with Moscow. In a wide-ranging interview, Lavrov also alleged that Nazism is re-emerging in Europe, defended Russia's sovereignty, and said the country would continue pursuing its national interests. He predicted that China and India would support Russia's vision of a more balanced global order while criticizing the United States and Europe. Watch the full speech and key statements from Lavrov on Russia's foreign policy, securit…
(2026-07-30). Thursday 8/6: Nuclear Abolition or Extinction: A Rally and Protest at Livermore Lab. indybay.org Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory- West Gate | Vasco Rd. and Westgate Dr. | Livermore, CA 94551…
(2026-07-30). As ASEAN meets, manufactured confrontations in the South China Sea. wsws.org The clashes in the South China Sea during last week's ASEAN summit in Manila expose the deliberate manufacturing of conflict with China by the Philippine state, acting on behalf of a US drive to militarize Southeast Asia.
(2026-07-30). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-07-30). Discovery of 520-million-year-old microfossils sheds light on early Cephalopod origin and evolution. ecns.cn A collection of 32 tiny shell fossils unearthed from early Cambrian strata in southern Shaanxi province, dating back approximately 520 million years, may represent the earliest cephalopods ever identified, according to a study published on July 29 in the journal Nature.
(2026-07-30). Siberian tiger park showcases China's conservation efforts to the world. ecns.cn The 16th Global Tiger Day event was held on Tuesday at the Siberian Tiger Park in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, highlighting China's achievements in tiger conservation, science education and ecological tourism.
(2026-07-30). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-07-30). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-07-30). PM pushes unified national data center. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed authorities to take immediate and effective measures to make the facilities of the newly established federal government-operated national central data center, Sky 47, available to all federal institutions. | He also directed that a meeting of the National Digital Commission should be convened at the earliest to take all stakeholders, including the provinces, into confidence regarding the policy. | Established under the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025, the commission is headed by the prime minister, while all provincial chief ministers serve as its members.
(2026-07-30). NEET Needs Fundamental Restructuring, Not Cosmetic Fixes. ummid.com The recurring crises surrounding National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) demonstrate that the problem lies not merely in its implementation but in the design of the system itself.
(2026-07-30). ICE detains travelers at US airports in expanding police state dragnet. wsws.org Masked federal agents are seizing immigrants with work authorization and pending legal claims, frequently without producing warrants, before imprisoning them in an increasingly deadly network of private concentration camps.
(2026-07-30). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-30). What's Happening At Pacifica? indybay.org Pacifica Foundation which runs KPFA, KPFK, KPFT, WBAI and WPFW is having a national election under new bylaws which are being challenged by listeners and programmers. The new election is already coming under challenge for the removal of candidates who are running in opposition to the present majority of the Pacifica Board .
(2026-07-30). Split at the Fed as it keeps interest rate on hold. wsws.org Bond markets signal that inflation is set to rise over coming months and maybe even years.
(2026-07-30). transgender community protests soaring prices. al-monitor.com Hundreds of transgender Pakistanis and supporters protested against surging inflation in the southern city of Karachi on Wednesday, as a spike in prices amid the Middle East war disproportionately hits the vulnerable community. | Though Pakistan's transgender community has received legal protections in recent years, many face social and family stigma, often leading to economic deprivation that forces some to earn an income from begging.
(2026-07-30). Letter To Myself: Constellations Beyond The Trees, The Drug Addict, The Lone Figure In A Matthew Wong Painting. moderndiplomacy.eu 2 July 2026, Thursday evening Dear Abigail, The drug addict is always searching for the meaning and the innocence they have lost, and are constantly brought back to the emotional pain and the suffering they have endured and caused other people. They are searching for the boy they once were, the child they once were. …
(2026-07-30). RSS Loyalist Pralhad Joshi given additional charge of Education Ministry. ummid.com A long term RSS loyalist, Pralhad Joshi, has been given additional charge of the Ministry of Education after the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
(2026-07-30). Thursday 7/30: Help Victims of Another Tentcrusher Expedition on Thursday July 30? indybay.org Coral St. between Hiway 9/River St. and Limekiln…
(2026-07-30). China's gaming market reaches 684 million users. ecns.cn China's gaming market generated 188.45 billion yuan ($26.4 billion) in sales revenue in the first half of 2026, up 12.17% year on year, with 684 million users, according to a report released Thursday at the China Digital Entertainment Conference.
(2026-07-30). 80 Taiwan journalism students complete Hunan internship. ecns.cn The ninth "Love in Mango" program placed students at Hunan Broadcasting System, where they produced nearly 200 short videos and 1,500 social media posts.
(2026-07-30). The Good News and the Bad News About the New Housing Law. portside.org The Good News and the Bad News About the New Housing Law |
(2026-07-30). Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law. icrc.org Statement delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Adviser, at the first substantial plenary session of the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs, New York, 22 July 2026.
(2026-07-30). Wednesday 8/26: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-07-30). Australia: Union-management sellout agreement passed at University of Newcastle. wsws.org This outcome, after three limited strikes and 15 months of closed-door negotiations, is a warning of the retrograde enterprise agreements that the trade unions are trying to impose at public universities across the country.
(2026-07-30). Meeting with Trump signals Netanyahu's Clout Is Waning. juancole.com The Conversation) — Appearing increasingly isolated and weakened, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu
(2026-07-30). To Beat a State-Capitalist Rival, Washington Became One: Inside the New Critical Minerals Race. moderndiplomacy.eu On July 10, almost exactly a year after the Pentagon announced it was becoming the largest shareholder in MP Materials, the International Energy Agency put a number on what that deal was designed to prevent: $6.5 trillion in global downstream production now sits exposed to China's rare-earth export curbs — restrictions currently suspended under an …
(2026-07-30). Lebanese lawyers seek probe of banker over Netanyahu dinner. al-monitor.com By Tala RamadanBEIRUT, July 29 (Reuters) – A group of Lebanese lawyers filed a complaint with the country's top prosecutor on Wednesday requesting an investigation into banker Antoun Sehnaoui over a dinner he allegedly co-hosted in Washington that was attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The document accused Sehnaoui of "communicating with the Israeli enemy", one of the complainants, lawyer Mohamad Amer Al Haj Hassan, told reporters.
(2026-07-30). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Thursday July 23, 2026 the CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment Result of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering / Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-30). Canadian workers defend Will Lehman in face of death threat from top UAW official. wsws.org Will Lehman, a candidate for the presidency of the United Auto Workers in the ongoing election, was sent a death threat by a top union official and close ally of current President Shawn Fain. Workers across Canada have responded angrily to Jensen's thuggish behaviour and sent statements of solidarity to the WSWS.
(2026-07-30). Beijing aggregate financing tops 1 trillion yuan in H1. ecns.cn Beijing's aggregate social financing rose by 1.058 trillion yuan ($145.2 billion) in the first half of 2026, the Beijing Branch of the People's Bank of China said Wednesday.
(2026-07-30). Police assure of uninterrupted supply of rape kits. sanews.gov.za Police assure of uninterrupted supply of rape kits | Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia has sought to reassure South Africans that there is no shortage of adult or child rape evidence collection kits anywhere in the country. ⚪ In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of Police said rape evidence collection kits remain available nationwide, with additional supplies currently being distributed as part of routine procurement and stock replenishment processes. ⚪ The Ministry said the deliveries are proceeding according to plan to ensure health and policing facilities remain adequately stocked and that…
(2026-07-30). US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: Redrawing Middle East's Atomic Map. ummid.com The latest US-Saudi Arabia nuclear agreement, formalised under Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act, gives American firms legal access to build out Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear programme, alongside separate bilateral safeguards accord signed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
(2026-07-30). New York Times publishes friendly interview with Mamdani. wsws.org There is growing disgust with capitalism and increasing interest in a socialist alternative, seen in the fact that millions are voting for candidates who call themselves socialist. The role of the DSA is to channel this political radicalization behind the Democrats in order to block the development of an independent movement of the working class.
(2026-07-30). PTI demands probe into AJK killings. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Wednesday rejected the recent elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), calling the electoral process "a fraud", and condemned the violence in the region, which it said was sending the wrong message internationally and harming the Kashmir cause. | Addressing a news conference alongside PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan today, former AJK prime minister Sardar Qayyum Niazi said Kashmiris were being subjected to unprecedented oppression and brutality. | "Kashmiris are being crushed in a manner for which there is no precedent. These are the same Kashmiris who passed the resolut…
(2026-07-30). China in phots: China's C919 high-altitude jet completes test flight. ecns.cn China's C919 passenger jet's high-altitude variant completed its first flight test on Wednesday, marking an important step in the development of the C919 aircraft family.
(2026-07-30). The impending collapse of California's transportation fuel infrastructure. onlineopinion.com.au A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, which is potentially catastrophic for the USA's defence…
(2026-07-30). Saturday 8/1: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Canyon Meadow Staging Area, Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park (7867 Redwood Road, Oakland, CA 94619)…
(2026-07-30). NA panel calls for uniform marriage age. tribune.com.pk 
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights on Wednesday called for adopting a uniform minimum marriage age across the country and directed the Ministry of Human Rights to strengthen coordination among relevant ministries and departments to effectively address social issues that are affecting the society. | The committee, which met at Parliament House under the chairpersonship of MNA Asiya Naz Tanoli, also appreciated the Ministry of Human Rights for successfully organizing the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women in Islamabad, saying the event would contribute to promoting women's socio-econom…
(2026-07-30). China launches Tianlian-3-01 satellite. ecns.cn China successfully launched the Tianlian-3-01 satellite into its planned orbit from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province on Wednesday, using a Long March-7A carrier rocket, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
(2026-07-30). EconoScope | Japanese industry feels the chill as Chinese tourist arrivals plunge. ecns.cn Japan's summer tourism season is usually one of its busiest, but this year the country's inbound travel market has cooled significantly as the number of Chinese visitors declined.
(2026-07-30). Nicaragua banned US-sponsored coup leaders from elections, sparking corporate media meltdown. thegrayzone.com In his national address on July 19, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega stated that when the country's next elections take place in 2027, none who promoted a violent anti-government insurrection in 2018 will be allowed to stand for office. The pledge was universally interpreted by Western media outlets as a total ban on voting, prompting hysterical interventions from the US State Dept and throughout South Florida. July 19 is a key date in Nicaragua's calendar — the anniversary of the victory …
(2026-07-30). The multicultural generosity Pauline see. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-30). China's cultural sector revenue up 4.6% in H1. ecns.cn Revenue of China's major cultural and related enterprises rose 4.6% year on year to 7.2026 trillion yuan (about $1.003 trillion) in the first half of 2026, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). Drone hits gas storage tanker at Mediterranean port, Ambrey reports. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Saul, Marwa Rashad and Mohamed EzzLONDON/CAIRO, July 29 (Reuters) – A drone hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Wednesday, in an initial assessment that could signal a further spread of conflict across the Middle East.A statement from Egypt's petroleum ministry confirmed a fire at the port but made no mention of a drone attack and did not provide a cause for the incident.
(2026-07-30). US mulls scuppering Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat. al-monitor.com By Gabriel Stargardter, Humeyra Pamuk, Gram Slattery and Andrea ShalalPARIS/WASHINGTON July 29 (Reuters) – The United States is considering delaying, or even blocking, President Emmanuel Macron's choice for France's next ambassador to Washington following public French criticism of the country's human rights record, according to four sources.
(2026-07-30). 'From desperation to terrorism?': Putin aide declares Zelensky now fights Russia with terror tactics. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of shifting from military setbacks to what he described as "terrorist activities" amid the ongoing war. In an interview with Russian media, Lavrov alleged that Ukraine is targeting civilian infrastructure with drone attacks and claimed Western nations continue to support Kyiv while seeking Russia's strategic defeat. He also accused European countries of backing anti-Russian groups and attempting to destabilize Russia. Ukraine has denied intentionally targeting civilians and rejects Russia's broader claims. Watch the full int…
(2026-07-30). China's IP royalty exports surge 64.9 pct in first five months. ecns.cn China's exports of royalties for the use of intellectual property reached 45.5 billion yuan (about $67.2035 billion) in the first five months of 2026, up 64.9 percent year on year, an official with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) said Wednesday in Beijing.
(2026-07-30). Hitlers Traum wird wahr? — Will Merz heimlich eigene Atombombe haben? strategic-culture.su Die Debatte àºber die Entwicklung einer eigenen deutschen Atombombe hat nun endlich auch die deutschen Medien erreicht. Die Frage wird wie folgt gestellt: Muss man die Warnungen des russischen Geheimdienstes, dass Deutschland sich ein eigenes Nukleararsenal zulegen wolle, ernst nehmen? Und wenn ja, unter welchen Bedingungen kà∂nnte Deutschland eine eigene Atombombe erhalten? | Wenn man mit dem Fazit beginnt, so fà§llt die Antwort nicht vage, sondern durchaus konkret aus: Deutschland verfàºgt àºber alle technischen Mà∂glichkeiten, eine Bombe zu bauen. | Einige politische und milità&se…
(2026-07-30). (FROM THE VAULT) Retired Street Artist Gives Comeuppance To Homeless Haters. indybay.org In 2015, Fremont passed a brutal anti-camping ordinance. A street artist held business owners and the city accountable.
(2026-07-30). Govt unveils four-year digital policy. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf on Wednesday unveiled Pakistan's first four-year Hajj Policy (2027 ñ2030), aimed at ensuring transparent and digital governance, accountability, merit and improved logistical facilities for pilgrims. | He announced that, for the first time, pilgrims will be able to choose their preferred Hajj year in advance under a four-year Hajj registration and waiting list system. The minister said three to four-year contracts could be signed for accommodation, transport, catering, air travel and cargo services, which would improve the quality of faciliti…
(2026-07-30). China's national AI application pilot base accelerates embodied intelligence deployment. ecns.cn A national-level pilot base for embodied intelligence applications in Hangzhou is accelerating the deployment of embodied intelligence robots across various sectors.
(2026-07-30). China's C919 plateau variant completes maiden flight. ecns.cn The first C919 aircraft of the plateau variant completed its maiden flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Tuesday, according to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC).
(2026-07-30). Ricefree kueh made in Guangdong wins fans at home and abroad. ecns.cn A traditional snack from Guangdong's Chaoshan region, known as rice-free kueh, has surged in popularity after appearing in the hit film Dear You, drawing food lovers from across China and overseas.
(2026-07-30). First batch of overseas equipment arrives in Shanghai for WorldSkills 2026. ecns.cn Preparations for the 48th WorldSkills Competition advanced Wednesday as the first batch of overseas equipment cleared customs at Shanghai's Yangshan Port.
(2026-07-30). The witch-hunt against Anthony Fauci and the war on public health. wsws.org Senate Republicans' show trial of Fauci marks a qualitative escalation of the offensive against medical research and public health that has been prosecuted under both big business parties.
(2026-07-30). Changji Prefecture in Xinjiang delivers steady economic growth in H1 2026. ecns.cn Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recorded GDP of 125.36 billion yuan ($17.2 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 4.3% year on year, the local statistics bureau said Wednesday.
(2026-07-30). China's women's sabre team claims silver at 2026 Fencing World Championships. ecns.cn China's women's sabre team won silver at the 2026 Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong on Wednesday after a 45-41 loss to Hungary in the final.
(2026-07-30). The Powder Ridge Rock Festival That Never Happened. indybay.org 1971 Poster for the Powder Ridge Rock Festival, that never happened.
(2026-07-30). Chikunga launches documentary celebrating special Olympics athletes. sanews.gov.za Chikunga launches documentary celebrating special Olympics athletes | Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has reaffirmed government's commitment to advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities through sport. | Chikunga made the commitment during the premiere of Catching the Wind, a documentary celebrating the resilience, courage, and achievements of Special Olympics South Africa athletes. | Chikunga, together with Special Olympics South Africa (SOSA) Chairperson, Dr Mathews Phosa, officially launched the documentary at Ster-…
(2026-07-30). Wednesday 7/29: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-07-30). China's renewable power generation exceeds 40% in H1. ecns.cn China's renewable energy sector extended its rapid expansion in the first half of the year, with renewable power generation accounting for a record 41.2% of total electricity generation for the first time, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). US boosts Patriot missile output to replenish shrinking stockpiles. geo.tv 
(2026-07-30). Zhengzhou-Moscow direct freight express train launched in central China's Henan. ecns.cn A freight train carrying postal parcels and cross-border e-commerce goods left Xinzheng East Station in central China's Henan Province on Thursday, bound for Moscow.
(2026-07-30). Trial flight completed on Kashgar-Tashkent air cargo route. ecns.cn A Shandong Airlines freighter from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, landed Monday at Kashgar Laining International Airport in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, marking the successful completion of a test flight for the new all-cargo route.
(2026-07-30). Xi congratulates Carlos Vila Nova on reelection as president of Sao Tome and Principe. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday congratulated Carlos Vila Nova on his reelection as president of Sao Tome and Principe.
(2026-07-30). Saturday 8/1: San José…Defend Democracy. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-07-30). Chinese online literature platforms draw 250 million registered users overseas. ecns.cn Chinese online literature platforms had about 250 million registered users overseas by the end of 2025, with active users spanning more than 200 countries and regions, according to a report released on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). China's first automated port railway link starts operation in Xiamen. ecns.cn China's first dedicated railway line for sea-rail intermodal transport began operating Tuesday at Xiamen Yuandu Port in Fujian Province, according to COSCO Shipping.
(2026-07-30). China does not seek trade surplus, will continue to expand imports: ministry. ecns.cn China has never deliberately pursued the goal of a trade surplus and will remain committed to expanding imports, a Ministry of Commerce official said Tuesday.
(2026-07-30). Mumbai's Raza Academy President visits Jauhar University to oppose demolition. ummid.com A delegation of Raza Academy Mumbai Sunday July 26, 2026 visited Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur in solidarity with the protesting students, and to oppose Uttar Pradesh government's demolition order.
(2026-07-30). Kunming coffee carnival brews global cultural exchange. ecns.cn The 2026 Dianchi International Coffee Culture Carnival will be held from Aug. 1 to 9 in Kunming, Yunnan Province, showcasing coffee as a bridge for cultural exchange and tourism.
(2026-07-30). Philippine Ambassador on ICE Gives Cold Shoulder to Activists. indybay.org Ahead of Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marco Jr's State of the National Address slated for July 27, over 80 members from the BANYA—DMV regional council began a two-day speakout protest. Calling their action, "The People's State of the Nation Address" they rejected President Marco's fifth State of the Nation address which they charged was "built on repression, exploitation, and subservience to US imperialism…" characterized by "worsening attacks on workers, peasants, migrants and other oppressed sectors."
(2026-07-30). Public defenders strike in New York City and Detroit; Will Lehman, socialist candidate for UAW president, calls for unified walkout. wsws.org More than 500 public defender workers are now on strike in New York City and Detroit, in an expanding rebellion against poverty wages, healthcare cuts and crushing caseloads.
(2026-07-30). Around 300 NAB cases under review after SC ruling. tribune.com.pk 
The registrar of the Supreme Court has said the process of classifying National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases is underway following the court's recent judgment on NAB jurisdiction, adding that approximately 300 NAB-related cases are currently pending before the SC. | The remarks were made on Wednesday during a media briefing by Supreme Court Registrar Sohail Laghari and Chief Justice's Secretary Mushtaq Ahmed, who highlighted the court's digital transformation and administrative reforms. | Ahmed said the SC is gradually working to transfer the authority for fixing cases to an artificial intelligence (AI)-b…
(2026-07-30). Who died and why: COVID-19, class and mass death in the United States. wsws.org Across both the Trump and Biden administrations, official public health policy forced working-class and minority Americans to bear the pandemic's highest death toll.
(2026-07-30). 'Three Demands…': Rahul Gandhi, AISA Students in Joint Call. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and President of All India Students' Association (AISA) Neha Bora in a joint call Saturday July 25, 2026 reiterated students' three demands to end the protests underway at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi and other parts of India.
(2026-07-30). China, Thailand to hold 'Falcon Strike 2026' joint air force training. ecns.cn China and Thailand will hold the "Falcon Strike 2026" joint air force exercise in Thailand in August, Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said Thursday.
(2026-07-30). Trump regime may be trying to kill Americans. indybay.org The convicted felon President Donald J, Trump and the Trump administration may be trying to kill Americans, one way or another.
(2026-07-30). Wuhan's citywide drone network reaches nearly any location in five minutes. ecns.cn China's first low‚Äëaltitude drone remote‚Äësensing network for routine urban management across a megacity was unveiled on Wednesday in Wuhan, central Hubei province by the city's surveying institute and DJI Enterprise.
(2026-07-30). Trump's Tariff Strategy: Effectiveness and Global Impact. ummid.com Though struck down by the Supreme Court, US President Donald Trump's tariffs have returned through new legal loopholes, hitting 60 nations under a 'forced labour' pretext.
(2026-07-30). Chinese naval vessels to visit Indonesia. ecns.cn At the invitation of the Indonesian Navy, a task group of China's PLA Navy comprising PLANS Qijiguang and PLANS Kunlunshan will arrive in Surabaya, Indonesia, for a goodwill visit in early August, Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, announced Thursday.
(2026-07-30). Japan quake toll hits 28 as survivors struggle in heat. geo.tv 
Rescue workers conduct a search operation at the damaged Aeon Mall shopping centre after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto Prefecture, in Kashima Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, July 30, 2026. — ReutersThousands face heat without power and…
(2026-07-30). 'Workhorse' humanoid robots from Ningbo head to global markets. ecns.cn A humanoid robot innovation center in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, is developing practical robots for industrial and commercial applications, with one model already deployed at a European home appliance manufacturer's plant.
(2026-07-30). Allan's resigned: How will the media shut down Labor now. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-30). Shanghai, Catalonia strengthen business ties with cooperation pact. ecns.cn Business representatives from Shanghai and Catalonia signed a memorandum of cooperation in Shanghai on Tuesday, establishing a mechanism for regular exchanges between the two business communities.
(2026-07-30). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-07-30). Teamsters proclaim "victory" at United Airlines while withholding contract from 11,000 mechanics. wsws.org More than a week after declaring an "industry-leading" agreement, the Teamsters have still not released a term sheet, wage schedule or contract language to United mechanics.
(2026-07-30). AJK polls' first phase results notified. tribune.com.pk 
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission on Wednesday formally notified the results of all 13 constituencies of Mirpur Division, confirming a decisive victory for the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, which secured nine seats against four won by the Pakistan Peoples Party in the first phase of the AJK Legislative Assembly elections. | The notification, issued under the signatures of AJK Election Commission Secretary Raja Muhammad Shakeel, formally declared the successful candidates elected and contained their names, parentage, political affiliation and respective constituencies.
(2026-07-30). Senate activity surges despite key gaps. tribune.com.pk 
Legislative activity in the Senate increased significantly during the 2025-26 parliamentary year, with the upper house passing nearly twice as many bills as the previous year, although persistent institutional weaknesses continued to undermine its overall performance. | According to an annual assessment released by the Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT), the Senate approved 97 bills during the year, comprising 47 government bills and 50 private members' bills, compared with 51 bills passed in 2024-25. | The report noted a marked revival in private members' legislation along…
(2026-07-30). Community worker in his 20s dies in Chongqing landslide after helping evacuate residents. ecns.cn The remains of a young grid-based community worker who went missing while helping evacuate residents from a landslide in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality have been found and identified through DNA testing, local authorities said on Wednesday.
(2026-07-30). China, U.S. have obligation to pursue dialogue and cooperation, no reason for conflict or confrontation: Ambassador Xie Feng. ecns.cn China and the United States have every obligation to pursue dialogue and cooperation, and no single reason for conflict or confrontation, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng said Wednesday in a speech at the reception marking the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) held in Washington.
(2026-07-30). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-07-30). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Saturday July 25, 2026 CAP Round 2 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.
(2026-07-30). CAT 2026 Notification Released: Important Dates. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) has published on its official website 'iimcat.ac.in' the notification of Common Admission Test 2026 (CAT 2026) along with the registration start date and other important dates.
(2026-07-30). Friday 7/31: Discussion on: This is a Rare Time When Revolution Becomes Possible. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-07-30). Aerial views show earthquake damage in Kumamoto Prefecture. ecns.cn An aerial photo taken on July 30, 2026 shows cracks in the ground at a parking lot in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
(2026-07-30). Christchurch City Holdings rejects DP World-backed proposal to take over Lyttelton Port. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Christchurch City Holdings Limited (CCHL) has declined to proceed with a controversial proposal to lease operations at the port, the company announced today after recent public meetings denounced the proposal. The unsolicited proposal from T≈çnui Consortium, representing DP World and three Runanga: NgƒÅti Wheke, NgƒÅi T≈´ƒÅhuriri, and Te Taumutu, was received by…
(2026-07-30). China expresses sympathies for bereaved families, the injured in Japan earthquake: FM. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday said China is closely monitoring the impact of the earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, mourning the loss of life and extending condolences to the bereaved families and the injured.
(2026-07-30). China slams U.S. decision to add power inverters, robots to 'Covered List'. ecns.cn China on Thursday strongly condemned a U.S. decision to add foreign-produced power inverters and advanced robotic devices to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) "Covered List," calling the move discriminatory and a typical act of market distortion and unilateral bullying.
(2026-07-30). Mystery blast jolts US gas tanker in Egypt after drone strike; another US ally dragged into war. hindustantimes.com Fresh explosions have been reported at Egypt's Damietta LNG terminal after an alleged drone strike reportedly hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker. Two LNG vessels were said to have caught fire during cargo discharge operations before being moved to safety. Is this another escalation in the widening Middle East conflict? Here's what we know so far.
(2026-07-30). Why India's 'Cockroach' Protest is Different. ummid.com What began as an online response to the Indian youth being compared to 'cockroaches' has now moved from memes and mock slogans to the streets of not just Delhi but most capitals in India.
(2026-07-30). Kuchu Puchu Ab Toh Resign Kr Do: Girl in Bridal Dress at Jantar Mantar. ummid.com A girl-student from Indira Nagar, Delhi Friday came at Jantar Mantar in bridal dress and carrying a placard reading 'Kuchu Puchu Ab Toh Resign Kr Do' to amplify students' demand of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
(2026-07-30). Exploring spectacular photovoltaic panels above shrimp ponds. ecns.cn Photovoltaic panels are arranged above vast shrimp ponds at Xishan Farm in Zhao'an County, Fujian Province, July, 29, 2026.
(2026-07-30). How much National Testing Agency earns, Govt data reveals. ummid.com The Narendra Modi Government Wednesday July 22, 2026 released a comprehensive data showing how much the National Testing Agency (NTA) has earned and how many exams it conducted along with the details of appeared students.
(2026-07-30). Newspaper featuring Fields Medal winner Wang Hong sparks buying frenzy in China. ecns.cn A front-page profile of Chinese mathematician Wang Hong, published by Guangxi Daily following her Fields Medal win, has sparked a rare rush to buy the print edition, with copies reselling for as much as 65 yuan (about $9.60).
(2026-07-30). Dr Al-Baqami new Saudi envoy. tribune.com.pk 
Islamabad | Saudi Arabia on Wednesday appointed Dr Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami as its new ambassador to Pakistan, replacing Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, Arab News reported, as the two longstanding allies deepen cooperation in defence, investment and regional security. | According to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Al-Baqami was among eight newly appointed envoys who took the oath of office this week. | "On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and before His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the newly appointed ambassadors to several brotherly and friendly countries took the oath," the ministry said…
(2026-07-30). International Tiger Day: Not just awareness—action. ecns.cn There's nothing quite like her. Never has been, never will be. Only around 5,500 remain in the wild. Let that sink in. On International Tiger Day, awareness isn't enough — action is.
(2026-07-30). Houthis aim for Red Sea Tolls, May have hit Ship in Egypt. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Informed sources in the Middle East are
(2026-07-30). Nigerien health professionals train in China to strengthen cardiac, critical care. ecns.cn Nine health professionals from Niamey General Reference Hospital in Niger recently completed a week-long training program at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2026-07-30). Re-polling at 4 polling stations in Kohlu ordered. tribune.com.pk 
The election tribunal has ordered re-polling at four polling stations in the PB-9 Kohlu provincial assembly constituency, a seat currently held by PML-N lawmaker Nawab Changez Marri. | The decision has brought renewed focus to the constituency, with political circles closely watching the next phase of the electoral process. The election tribunal is expected to announce the polling schedule, security arrangements and other necessary details soon. | The development comes amid increased political activity surrounding Marri, who recently criticised the Balochistan government over the province's worsening security…
(2026-07-30). Coal power share falls below 50% of China's electricity generation for first time. ecns.cn Coal-fired power accounted for 49.7% of China's total electricity generation in the first half of 2026, marking the first time the share has dropped below 50% for a half-year period, an official of the National Energy Administration said at a press conference on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). How Indian Gen Z Reawakened Democracy. ummid.com Although the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remained the immediate rallying point, the students movement gradually became the collective voice of a generation confronting unemployment, compromised examinations, declining public accountability and diminishing confidence in institutions that were expected to guarantee fairness.
(2026-07-30). Malegaon Joins Protest for Protection of Jauhar University, Students Rights. ummid.com As student movements continue to gain momentum across India over issues concerning educational justice and democratic rights, Bedari Foundation has announced a special public gathering in Malegaon to express solidarity with the students protesting at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, and to support the movement for the protection of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, Rampur.
(2026-07-30). Japanese prime minister, defense minister under fire for staged earthquake relief photos. ecns.cn A photo released by Japan's Ministry of Defense after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday has drawn criticism online, with many Japanese netizens accusing officials of staging a publicity image during a national disaster.
(2026-07-30). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-07-30). CLAT 2027 on Dec 06, Registration Starts on Aug 03, 2026. ummid.com The Common Law Admission Test 2027 (CLAT 2027) will be held on December 06, 2026 whereas the registration and online application process for CLAT 2027 will commence on August 03, 2026, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) said.
(2026-07-30). China donates $2m reproductive health supplies. tribune.com.pk 
China, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), on Wednesday handed over reproductive health and family planning supplies and equipment worth $2 million to Pakistan. | The equipment were handed over in order to improve maternal and newborn healthcare services and expanding family planning access in 10 underserved districts across the country. | The reproductive health and family planning supplies and equipment were handed over to the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination during a ceremony held at the Rural Health Center (RHC) Tarlai in Islamabad.
(2026-07-30). How can you save water and avoid drainage faults. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-30). Watch: Lone Mumbai Woman Blocks Police Van With Protesters Inside, Then This Happened. ummid.com A lone Mumbai woman, later identified as Rhiya Ahir, has become one of the defining faces of the Gen Z Protests in India, after she blocked Police Van packed with the Mumbaikars protesting Delhi Police brutality against students.
(2026-07-30). DTE Maha Post HSC 2026 D Pharmacy Admission: Last Date Changed. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended, for the second time, 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.
(2026-07-30). SARS, SAPS deal blow to illicit alcohol trade. sanews.gov.za SARS, SAPS deal blow to illicit alcohol trade | In a multi-million-rand blow to the illicit alcohol trade, law enforcement officers caught smugglers red-handed offloading 26 000 litres of irregularly declared high-proof ethanol at an unregistered Kempton Park warehouse on Wednesday. ⚪ The crackdown was carried out by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), working with the South African Police Service (SAPS) DPCI Serious Commercial Crime Investigations. ⚪ "SARS, along with SAPS, raided premises identified as a storage facility for imported ethanol [96% alcohol]. The raid occurred as a consignment of the impor…
(2026-07-30). China condemns Japanese right-wing forces' use of AI to distort history of aggression. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Tuesday condemned Japanese right-wing forces for using artificial intelligence (AI) to distort the history of Japan's wartime aggression against China, calling the effort "a blatant provocation to international fairness and justice and…
(2026-07-30). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). ICRC holds exhibition in Seoul to mark the 60th anniversary of Republic of Korea's accession to the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). Somalia's Families Face Impossible Choices as Fuel and Food Costs Soar. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's approach to confidentiality. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). Sovereignty, solidarity, socialism. ecosocialism.org.au
(2026-07-30). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). Scott Ritter's vicious propaganda campaign to establish himself as the sole reliable source of information about Russia. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-07-30). Trump Inherited Peace Deals But Torched Them For More War, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-07-30). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). When War with Iran Is No Longer a Washington Consensus. juancole.com
(2026-07-30). South Sudan: Finding Loved Ones Again Through the Power of Digital Connectivity. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). ICRC working paper on six ICT-related threats faced by civilian populations. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). Cultural Intifada: Art and social change. ecosocialism.org.au
(2026-07-30). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). Iran and the fight against US imperialism. ecosocialism.org.au
(2026-07-30). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-07-30). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-30). Homenaje internacional a Murray Bookchin: 30 de julio 2026. indybay.org Homenaje internacional a Murray Bookchin | 30 de julio 2026 | Collectif de l'AtelierCOLLECTIF DE L'ATELIER…
(2026-07-30). In Germania, le ali estreme dello schieramento politico meditano una svolta epocale. strategic-culture.su Per la prima volta la prospettiva di un unico blocco anti occidentale unito. Un esempio per il resto d'Europa? | Segue nostro Veramente degne di attenzione le notizie che giungono dall'arena politica della Germania federale: stando alle ultime dichiarazioni, Sarah Wagenknecht — un tempo esponente della formazione di sinistra radicale "Die Linke" — ha appena annunciato di essere pronta ad un importante compromesso elettorale…
(2026-07-29). Caso Maduro, il diritto violato e l'impunità di Washington. strategic-culture.su Il trattato di estradizione del 1922 e le norme sulla sovranità rendono il sequestro di Nicolás Maduro giuridicamente indifendibile. Ma i precedenti dimostrano che, quando il diritto ostacola i propri obiettivi imperiali, Washington lo trasforma in un vincolo riservato agli altri. | Segue nostro Il processo statunitense contro Nicolás Maduro e Cilia Flores inizierà il 1 ∞ giugno 2027. Prima di allora, tuttavia, il giudice federale…