(2026-07-08). Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz strait after vessel attacks. al-monitor.com By Emily Chow and Florence TanSINGAPORE, July 8 (Reuters) – At least four oil and gas tankers have turned back from attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data showed, as renewed attacks on vessels in the critical waterway heightened safety and security concerns.
(2026-07-08). US, Iran trade strikes in new threat to ceasefire. al-monitor.com The United States launched extensive strikes on Iran over attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz, triggering a wave of reprisals Wednesday that Iran's Guards said targeted US bases in the Gulf. | Washington revoked sanction waivers on Iranian oil sales and launched the new attacks on military sites in what the US military called retaliation for Iran's strikes on three commercial ships in Hormuz.
(2026-07-08). Let's leave the Strait of Hormuz alone. strategic-culture.su By Ron PAUL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | President Trump was reportedly "shocked" to see many thousands of Iranians in the street mo…
(2026-07-08). US says it has completed a new round of strikes on Iran. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters) – The U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday it completed a new round of strikes on Iran and that it had struck over 80 targets during its latest attacks.Along with unleashing a new wave of strikes against Iran, Washington had also revoked a license allowing the country to sell oil after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-07-08). Iran targets sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes. al-monitor.com July 8 (Reuters) – Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait on Wednesday after the U.S. launched a wave of military strikes on Iran in response to attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.In the latest blow to the fragile ceasefire agreement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it carried out a joint missile and drone operation against key U.S. military sites in Bandar Salman, Bahrain's Fifth Naval District and Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and shot down a U.S. MQ-9 drone attempting to interfere in the operation.
(2026-07-08). Will Trump wake up before Iran…? Satellite images unveil IRGC's 'mosquitoes', 40+ ready to strike. hindustantimes.com Satellite imagery suggests 40—45 IRGC fast boats massing in the Strait of Hormuz as tankers come under attack, exposing how Iran's "mosquito fleet" can swamp larger ships while a fragile 14‚Äëpoint U.S.—Iran MOU reopens the chokepoint. This video decodes the swarm tactics and asks if Trump's deal can survive.
(2026-07-08). CENTCOM strikes Iran as Tehran condemns US sanctions waiver revocation. longwarjournal.org The Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran faced its most significant test yet on July 7 after Iran attacked commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington responded with a new round of military strikes and sharply narrowed its oil sanctions waiver, with both sides accusing each other of violating the agreement.
(2026-07-08). Trump gets humbled by MBS: Saudi Arabia races to secure oil routes without US Support. hindustantimes.com Saudi Arabia is reportedly exploring a major expansion of its Red Sea oil pipeline network to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters. The proposal comes after recent regional tensions highlighted the vulnerability of Gulf energy exports. Riyadh is said to be in preliminary talks with Gulf partners, though the project would require significant investment and could take years to complete.
(2026-07-08). Iran hits Kuwait, Bahrain after US launches 'largest strikes'. newarab.com 
Hello, | Here are the key updates of the day: | The US launched "powerful" and "largest" strikes since the cease-fire against Iran after attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including Qatari and Saudi tankers. The US also revoked a waiver that allowed Iran to sell oil under an interim peace agreement signed in mid-June.
| Soon after, sirens sounded in Bahrain and Kuwait as Iran claimed it targeted "85 US military installations" over attacks on its Hormozgan province and the port city of Mahshahr.
| Meanwhile, Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin arrived in the Iraqi c…
(2026-07-08). Amid Khamenei funeral, what really happened in the Strait of Hormuz? 3 tankers hit in 24 Hours. hindustantimes.com Fresh security concerns are emerging in the Strait of Hormuz after the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile while transiting the strategic waterway. The vessel sustained structural damage, though no casualties or pollution have been reported. Maritime authorities have launched an investigation as ships are urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity. The latest incident marks the third reported security event near the Hormuz chokepoint in a single day, raising concerns over shipping safety, global energy supplies, and the potential for fu…
(2026-07-08). New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says. al-monitor.com ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) – The new attacks by the U.S. on Iran were "absolutely necessary," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday.The U.S. military unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday and revoked a license allowing Tehran to sell oil after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, putting pressure on an already fragile ceasefire.
(2026-07-08). US military launches strikes against Iran, Central Command says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters) – The U.S. military has launched a series of strikes against Iran, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday, adding that the strikes were in response to what it said were Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz."U.S. Central Command forces have begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping," a U.S. military statement said.
(2026-07-08). Hormuz: China Oil Demand Tapped out, Heavy Truck EVs Rise. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Iranian
(2026-07-08). 'Mushroom cloud over Kyiv, everything on fire': Ukrainians panic after Putin's big attack on capital. hindustantimes.com Russia's overnight barrage turned Vyshneve near Kyiv into a firestorm, killing residents, levelling homes and overwhelming emergency crews. With 39 cruise missiles, Zircon strikes and 351 drones launched, this video uses first‚Äëhand accounts to show the human cost — and asks if Moscow is exploiting U.S. focus on Iran to escalate in Ukraine.
(2026-07-08). US strikes Iran after Hormuz attacks, Tehran threatens response. newarab.com 
US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the US Central Command said the "powerful" strikes were in response to Iranian attacks on ships transiting the vital waterway and would "impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping." | Iranian state media reported numerous explosions around the s…
(2026-07-08). US strikes over 80 targets in Iran; Tehran attacks US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait in retaliation. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-08). Thousands march as funeral procession crosses into Iraq. al-monitor.com (Fixes dateline)NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) July 8 – Mourners marched through Iraq's holy city of Najaf on Wednesday, following the coffin of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as his six-day funeral procession, which drew huge crowds in his home country, pressed on across the border.People carrying large portraits of the late leader gathered along the route and chanted "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" as Khamenei's coffin was driven on a large truck through the streets.
(2026-07-08). US airstrikes hit Iran after tankers attacked in Hormuz. al-monitor.com Iran's military headquarters threatened a "crushing response" after US warplanes bombed more than 80 targets in the third round of tit-for-tat attacks since the ceasefire.
(2026-07-08). Trump Says 'Ceasefire Is Over'—Is America Heading Back to War with Iran? thinktank.pk Just weeks after Washington and Tehran agreed to a temporary ceasefire intended to halt one of the most dangerous confrontations in recent Middle Eastern history, President Donald Trump has dramatically declared that the agreement is "over." Overnight exchanges of airstrikes, missile attacks and renewed sanctions have effectively ended hopes that diplomacy alone could stabilize the …
(2026-07-08). US launches new strikes on Iran after reinstating oil sanctions over shipping attacks. geo.tv 
Smoke rises from a fire after an explosion, amid reports of explosions by Iranian state media, in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province, Iran in this screengrab obtained from a social media video released July 8, 2026. — Reuters US Central Command says hit over 80 targets in…
(2026-07-08). US Republicans panic as Khamenei funeral placards target Trump while Iran readies 'Muslim fighters'. hindustantimes.com Images from Khamenei's funeral showing "revenge" placards and hit‚Äëlist targets on Trump and Laura Loomer have jolted U.S. politics. Republican Rep. Randy Fine demands an end to Iran talks, deportations and bans for supporters. This video unpacks the funeral imagery, GOP panic, and how revenge rhetoric could restart a wider Middle East war.
(2026-07-08). Trump Era Repression Trickles Down To Student Press Censorship. popularresistance.org The Wingspan ran a cartoon in January by Aidan McClaren, comparing modern-day actions of ICE with the Palmer Raids against American radicals in the 1920s and the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The well-known quote from George Santayana appears at the top: "Those who cannot remember the past, are condemned to repeat it." A bystander observes, "Why does this look familiar…?" | Political cartoonists in newspapers across the nation have made similar comparisons over the years, but the Wingspan is different, and its case differs from previous FAIR reports on censorship of cartoons, in that it is a…
(2026-07-08). Spain Targeted, Europe Silent: What's Really Happening Inside the EU? thinktank.pk Relations between the United States and Europe have entered another period of uncertainty following renewed criticism of Spain by U.S. President Donald Trump. During remarks linked to NATO and transatlantic security, Trump reportedly described Spain as a "lost cause" and urged tougher trade measures against the country after criticizing Madrid's defence spending and broader policy …
(2026-07-08). Inside the growing religious revolt against Christian Zionism. responsiblestatecraft.org Each year, hundreds of activists from Christians United for Israel (CUFI), America's largest Zionist organization, descend on the Capitol for a marathon lobbying campaign. This time around, offices got a warning first."You may get a visit later on from people from CUFI," Rev. Hannah Sachs, a pastor with the United Church of Christ, told staffers at one Senate office. While Sachs spoke softly, her flyers had a sharper tone. "Religious extremists want you to start Armageddon," the text read, adding that CUFI is pushing an "Israel-first" agenda that would "further entrench U.S. military entanglement in the Middl…
(2026-07-08). At UN, Cuba rallies support against 'ruthless' US blockade. aljazeera.com Diplomatic tensions between Washington and Havana have widened in recent months.
(2026-07-08). Así quedaron definidos los cuartos de final del Mundial 2026. cubadebate.cu Este martes concluyeron los octavos de final del Mundial 2026 y ocho selecciones mantienen intactas sus opciones de alzarse con la Copa del Mundo: Marruecos, Francia, Noruega, Inglaterra, España, Bélgica, Argentina y Suiza. La próxima ronda de eliminación directa, los cuartos de final, arrancará el jueves y se extenderá hasta el sábado.
(2026-07-08). EEUU asegura haber atacado más de 80 objetivos en Irán tras incidentes en el estrecho de Ormuz. cubadebate.cu El Comando Central de Estados Unidos (Centcom) informó este martes que sus fuerzas ejecutaron una nueva ronda de ataques contra Irán, durante la cual alcanzaron más de 80 objetivos con municiones de precisión. Según el mando militar, la operación respondió a los presuntos ataques iraníes contra tres buques mercantes que navegaban por el estrecho de Ormuz.
(2026-07-08). La OTAN anuncia un plan multimillonario para reforzar sus capacidades militares y calmar a Trump. cubadebate.cu La OTAN tiene que acertar en dos vías: defenderse y contentar a Trump. Ese ha sido el objetivo de la primera jornada de la cumbre de la Alianza en Ankara donde se ha anunciado un plan multimillonario no solo para aumentar las capacidades de los aliados, sino también para alinearse con las exigencias de Estados Unidos.
(2026-07-08). °Ruge León!: Industriales se proclama rey de la Liga Élite. cubadebate.cu Industriales se proclamó hoy campeón de la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano al derrotar 8-2 a Las Tunas en el Julio Antonio Mella y romper 16 años de espera para devolver una corona a la capital. Industriales, a pesar de las piedras en el camino, sigue siendo el rey.
(2026-07-08). Cuba no entregará jamás su soberanía e independencia por la que han muerto ya sus mejores hijos. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos ha negado la existencia del bloqueo. Invito al señor Waltz a leer las declaraciones de la portavoz de la Casa Blanca del 30 de marzo o las del propio presidente de los Estados Unidos del día antes. Confirman la existencia del bloqueo, en particular el cerco total de hidrocarburos.
(2026-07-08). Colombia se despide de la Copa Mundial, cae por penales ante Suiza. cubadebate.cu La Selección de Suiza fue más eficaz en la tanda de penales y avanzó a los cuartos de final de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026™ tras superar a Colombia en el Estadio Vancouver. El conjunto europeo se impuso después de igualar sin goles tanto en los 90 minutos como en la prórroga. El desarrollo del tiempo regular mantuvo la misma tónica de principio a fin.
(2026-07-08). "Neurótica Anónima" abrirá el Festival Internacional de Cine Pobre de Gibara. cubadebate.cu La película Neurótica Anónima, de los reconocidos realizadores Jorge Perugorría y Mirtha Ibarra, inaugurará la vigésima edición del Festival Internacional de Cine Pobre de Gibara, que del 14 al 18 de julio se celebrará en esa ciudad costera del norte de Holguín. El filme seleccionado para la noche de apertura es un tributo a Perugorría, quien presidió el certamen durante un lustro.
(2026-07-08). A Serbian socialist perspective on NATO. uwidata.com The World Civilizations Initiative Research Center organized an international conference on Global Security and NATO on June 26-27, 2026, in Istanbul, Türkiye, ahead of the NATO summit scheduled for 7 and 8th of July in Ankara. One of the speakers was Bojan Vulin from Serbia. Vulin is member of the Serbian political party Movement of …
(2026-07-08). "After the destabilization of Syria, Iraq, and Libya, Türkiye must remain vigilant" uwidata.com The World Civilizations Initiative Research Center organized an international conference on Global Security and NATO on June 26-27, 2026, in Istanbul, Türkiye, ahead of the NATO summit scheduled for 7 and 8th of July in Ankara. One of the speakers was Doƒüan Bekin, MP and Deputy Chairman for New Welfare Party (Türkiye). Below we present …
(2026-07-08). Ukraine and the End of NATO. uwidata.com The World Civilizations Initiative Research Center organized an international conference on Global Security and NATO on June 26-27, 2026, in Istanbul, Türkiye, ahead of the NATO summit scheduled for 7 and 8th of July in Ankara. One of the speakers was Scott Ritter, former US Marine Corps Intelligence Officer. Below we present his speech. As …
(2026-07-08). A view on NATO from Bulgaria. uwidata.com The World Civilizations Initiative Research Center organized an international conference on Global Security and NATO on June 26-27, 2026, in Istanbul, Türkiye, ahead of the NATO summit scheduled for 7 and 8th of July in Ankara. One of the speakers was Angel Georgiev Member of Parliament for the Revival Party in Bulgaria. Below we present …
(2026-07-08). Gaza aid worker killed minutes before World Cup screening he organised. aljazeera.com Mohammed al-Wahidi was killed in an Israeli strike just before people gathered for a World Cup screening he organised.
(2026-07-08). Childhood on hold: How Gaza's children spend a summer without play. aljazeera.com Gaza mothers describe a third wartime summer where children carry adult burdens, deprived of play and art.
(2026-07-08). Why Sonia Gandhi is going so harsh on Modi on Palestine issue? ummid.com With Palestine emerging as the Narendra Modi government's Achilles' heel, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi is mounting moral pressure to take a more humanitarian stand, with Gaza being turned from an open-air prison into an open-air graveyard.
(2026-07-08). 8 Palestinians, including 3 children, killed in latest Israeli assaults across Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least eight Palestinians, including three children, were killed in Israeli attacks across several areas of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to medical sources at hospitals in Gaza.Gaza's ambulance and emergency services also reported one additional fatality and several injuries after an Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle west of Gaza City.The latest casualties come amid continued Israeli military operations and ongoing restrictions on humanitarian aid entering the enclave, despite a recent political development in which Hamas transferred Gaza's civil administration to a technocratic committe…
(2026-07-08). 'There are risks': Ex-India judge behind damning UN report on Gaza children. aljazeera.com Before he exposed Israel's deliberate targeting of Gaza children, Srinivasan Muralidhar took on Indian authorities.
(2026-07-08). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). Timeline: 20 years of Hamas rule in Gaza, from election to political exit. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-08). The US and the Media Vultures Are Preying on Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein — Jul 4, 2026 | I am not saying anything new when I say that January 3, 2026, marked a turning point in Venezuela's history. The problem stems from the different interpretations that have been made of that event. And now, almost six months later, another shocking event is impacting the lives of Venezuelans. In both cases, death has visited the homes of dozens of citizens. | One of the most notable differences is that before January 3, responsibility for governing the country lay with Venezuela's Constitutional government, while the United States devoted all its economic, milit…
(2026-07-08). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). Rescuers search for missing in China storms after 100,000 evacuated. geo.tv 
Paramilitary police officers evacuate residents in a rubber dinghy through a flooded area after rainfall brought by typhoon Maysak, in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China July 6, 2026. — AFPSevere storms, landslide leave 38 people dead.Massive floods damage 13,000 acres…
(2026-07-08). 'Down with the USA': US influencer Jackson Hinkle attends Khamenei's funera. aljazeera.com 'Down with the USA': US influencer Jackson Hinkle attends Khamenei's funeral…
(2026-07-08). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-08). Debt Relief In The Global South Would Benefit People In The US. popularresistance.org Amidst a succession of financial shocks, the Middle East war being only the most recent, developing countries' debt levels are alarmingly high and continuing to rise. These burdens make it even more difficult for governments in the Global South to meet the basic needs of their populations. And because the world is inter-connected through international trade and financial markets, these developing country debts boomerang back to harm ordinary people in the United States and other advanced economies as well. | To effectively address this growing crisis, we need to recognize that the debt landscape is very different…
(2026-07-08). Egyptian pride despite World Cup heartbreak. al-monitor.com As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on Tuesday, supporters in Cairo rose to applaud a team that had taken the country further than ever before. | "Before this World Cup, people talked about qualification as the dream," Hamdy told AFP.
(2026-07-08). New Israeli settlement in northeast Jerusalem displaces Bedouins. newarab.com 
(2026-07-08). Argentina fan waves Israeli flag at World Cup match with Egypt. aljazeera.com An Argentina fan waves the Israeli flag during his team's Round of 16 match against Egypt.
(2026-07-08). 5 Best Prop Trading Firms for Fast, Clear Payouts. moguldom.com 
Fast payouts only help if the rules are clear. For traders comparing simulated forex or futures programs, the fine print matters more than the headline split. We ranked these five firms by payout speed, ongoing cadence, processing policy, payout rails, fees, rule transparency, and accessibility. Company payout-speed claims stay framed as policy unless official pages …
(2026-07-08). France vs Morocco game to be refereed by Argentinians, sparking backlash. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The upcoming France vs Morocco game is set to have all five referees from Argentina, sparking backlash from fans especially after Argentina's controversial win against Egypt yesterday.The referee appointments for each match are revealed one or two days before the match, this most recent appointment left fans confused as it is unorthodox to have all five referees be from the same nation, especially in a World Cup tournament.Argentina and France are huge rivals on the international stage since Argentina beat France in the final of the previous version of the tournament in 2022. Now, fans speculate that A…
(2026-07-08). Anti-fascist historian Marc Bloch is inducted into France's National Panthéon. mronline.org 
The medievalist scholar was captured by the Gestapo while participating in the French Resistance and was later tortured and executed by firing squad.
(2026-07-08). What exactly are Narendra Modi's Global Awards rewarding? ummid.com As India celebrates yet another international award bestowed upon its Prime Minister, citizens would do well to ask whether these decorations reflect genuine achievements or merely the rituals of international diplomacy.
(2026-07-08). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-08). Xinjiang records surging entry-exit trips in H1. ecns.cn Over 2.4 million entry-exit personnel were inspected at ports of northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in the first half of 2026, marking a 33.2% increase year on year, official data showed Tuesday.
(2026-07-08). Nuclear submarine missile test a routine military training: defense ministry spokesperson. ecns.cn China has notified relevant countries in advance of the test launch of a nuclear submarine-based strategic missile, a move that demonstrates the openness and transparency of the Chinese armed forces, Chen Xi, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Tuesday.
(2026-07-08). Djokovic wins five-hour epic to earn Sinner showdown at Wimbledon. aljazeera.com Gauff defeats Pegula to set up semifinal against Muchova, who overcame four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka.
(2026-07-08). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-07-08). Donald Trump's 4th: Communists, Fireworks and Voting Rights. indybay.org America's 250th Independence Day celebration was unlike any other the nation has ever seen. The extravaganza here in Washington reigned over by a stubbornly independent and aging president who does as he pleases is not what July 4th is all about. America deserved better.
(2026-07-08). Petaluma City Council agrees to Consider Non-Cooperation with ICE Ordinance. indybay.org The Petaluma City Council tonight voted to adopt an agenda item for its consideration of a draft ordinance of non-cooperation with federal authorities and ICE in particular.
(2026-07-08). German government adopts historic war budget. wsws.org The defence budget will rise by almost one-third in 2027. While healthcare and social spending are being slashed, the German government is preparing the economy and society for a direct war against Russia.
(2026-07-08). Hypocritical condemnation from US Pacific allies over Chinese missile test. wsws.org All of those governments criticising the Chinese ballistic missile launch are deeply involved with US war planning against China through basing arrangements for American forces and boosting their own military budgets.
(2026-07-08). US immigration officer shoots and kills man in Texas. aljazeera.com Man, identified as Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, is latest to be killed by ICE officers since President Trump took power.
(2026-07-08). 2026 Ministry of Transport rescue drill held in Yantai. ecns.cn The 2026 comprehensive maritime search and rescue drill of the Ministry of Transport's rescue and salvage system was held in Yantai, Shandong Province on Tuesday.
(2026-07-08). The Philippines' territorial expansion attempts undermine international legal system: report. ecns.cn The Philippines' territorial expansion attempts undermine the international legal system, said a report released in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-07-08). 3 children die of carbon monoxide poisoning in Michigan after massive power outage. wsws.org Three children died of carbon monoxide poisoning in metro Detroit over the holiday weekend, as families struggled to cope with a massive power outage, which left 400,000 people without electricity, air conditioning and refrigeration after a storm Friday evening.
(2026-07-08). UN inquiry urges release of Palestinian doctor jailed by Israel. aljazeera.com The inquiry commission urges Israel to release Hussam Abu Safia, citing credible reports he has suffered 'severe abuse'.
(2026-07-08). Department convenes disability rights machinery meeting. sanews.gov.za Department convenes disability rights machinery meeting | The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) is convening the National Disability Rights Machinery (NDRM) meeting to strengthen the implementation of disability rights in South Africa. ⚪ The meeting, which will be held in Durban from 8 – 10 July, brings together government departments, constitutional institutions, organisations of persons with disabilities, civil society, academia, the private sector, and development partners to ensure that people with disabilities remain at the centre of policy development, service delivery, and c…
(2026-07-08). Home Affairs notes Constitutional Court judgment. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs notes Constitutional Court judgment | The Department of Home Affairs has noted the judgment handed down on Tuesday by the Constitutional Court in the matter between the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town and the Minister of Home Affairs. | The Scalabrini Centre is a non-profit organisation that assists migrants, refugees, and local South Africans. | The case between the centre and the Minister concerned the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Refugees Act relating to the asylum application process. The Constitutional Court confirmed the Western Cape High Court's declaration these provisions w…
(2026-07-08). VAR call, Argentina win over Egypt raise questions of legitimacy at World Cup. aljazeera.com Experts question political influence and the need to keep Lionel Messi's side in the World Cup amid Egypt's heartbreak.
(2026-07-08). IIM Bangalore to open Overseas Campus in Indonesia. ummid.com The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) will open its Overseas Campus in Indonesia.
(2026-07-08). East China takes precautionary measures as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches. ecns.cn As Super Typhoon Bavi moved west-northwest at 25 to 30 km/h on Tuesday, authorities across Zhejiang coastal areas stepped up precautionary measures to brace for its impact.
(2026-07-08). France, Mbappe play Morocco in FIFA World Cup quarterfinal: What we know. aljazeera.com Key talking points as Kylian Mbappe leads France into a rematch after Les Bleus beat Morocco in the 2022 World Cup.
(2026-07-08). Meet Awais Ahmed: Karnataka Villager Who Built INR 9,00 Cr Space Empire. ummid.com Splitting his time between bustling headquarters in Bengaluru and Los Angeles, Awais Ahmed's meteoric rise has earned him slots on prestigious lists like Forbes 30 Under 30 and MIT Innovators Under 35.
(2026-07-08). WBJEE 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: Link to Check. ummid.com West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is releasing on its official website 'wbjeeb.nic.in' 1st Round Seat Allotment result of WBJEE 2026 Counselling today i.e. Tuesday July 07, 2026.
(2026-07-08). Typhoon Maysak, Super Typhoon Bavi affect large parts of China. ecns.cn Heavy rain caused by Typhoon Maysak continued to affect large parts of China on Tuesday, while Super Typhoon Bavi moved toward the country's southeastern regions, prompting authorities to heighten emergency preparedness.
(2026-07-08). FIFA condemns fan's racist attack on IShowSpeed at Argentina World Cup match. aljazeera.com An Argentina supporter told Speed to 'go cry at the zoo' on his livestream at the match against Cape Verde in Miami.
(2026-07-08). Thursday 8/6: Group Artist Reception at Caldwell Snyder Gallery. indybay.org 341 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94108…
(2026-07-08). DTE Maha Direct 2nd yr Diploma 2026 Merit List – Check Here. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website dsd26.dte.maharashtra.gov.in the Provisional Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Post SSC Diploma in Engineering /Technology (Polytechnic) 2026 today i.e. Wednesday July 08, 2026.
(2026-07-08). 1.4 bn Indians NOT with Israel: Congress refutes Netanyahu. ummid.com The Congress Party has refuted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying he was wrong in assuming that 140 billion Indians support Israel.
(2026-07-08). China calls for inclusive AI development, rejects pressure to choose sides. ecns.cn China has called for more inclusive global artificial intelligence governance and said countries should be free to choose their own AI technologies without being pressured to align with competing blocs.
(2026-07-08). The Stud Alley Photos That The Media Left Out, And What It Tells Us. indybay.org The limited reporting on Stud Alley 2026 left out certain photos of graffiti tags. The photo choices might be the result of editorial decisions, but it might be intentional. The left-out photos paint a scene not of chaotic rebels but of a community impacted by police brutality and oppression — something other oppressed communities can relate to. This gives us clues about the goals of SF city hall and why they used so much force against queer & trans people across Pride weekend.
(2026-07-08). 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.
(2026-07-08). Karnataka CET 2026 Mock Allotment Result: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is publishing today i.e. Monday July 06, 2026 on its official website 'kea.kar.nic.in' Karnataka UGCET 2026 (KCET 2026) Mock Allotment Result for the students who had registered for admission in different undergraduate courses including Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture, Farm Sciences (Agriculture/Veterinary and others) for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-08). Why won't US admit it? China dares, Fujian's new underwater hard-kill defense changes everything. hindustantimes.com China's Type 003 Fujian aircraft carrier is reportedly set to receive a first-of-its-kind anti-torpedo torpedo (ATT) system. If operational, the upgrade would give the carrier an active hard-kill underwater defence capability against incoming torpedoes, potentially reshaping naval warfare and strengthening China's carrier strike group amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions.
(2026-07-08). China, Tanzania, Zambia honor Chinese experts who helped build TAZARA Railway. ecns.cn Representatives from China, Tanzania and Zambia gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Tuesday to pay tribute to the Chinese experts who helped build the Tanzania-Zambia Railway, commonly known as TAZARA, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-08). Iraq's holy cities host funeral processions for martyred Supreme Leader Khamenei. geo.tv 
(2026-07-08). Marine Le Pen to run for French Presidency despite criminal conviction. aljazeera.com Marine Le Pen, the far-right French politician, announced Tuesday she is running for president next year.
(2026-07-08). On July 4th, Fight Against Fascist Control of Media & Defense Of KPFA & Pacific. indybay.org On July 4, 2026 on the 250th anniversary of the US at Larry Ellison's Oracle company in Redwood City media and labor activists spoke out against Ellison's fascist take-over of CBS, Warner, TikTok, CNN and Paramount. They also connected the fight against fascism with the fight to protect democratic governance at KPFA & Pacifica which is threatened by a corporate centralization and take-over…
(2026-07-08). SA, UN collaborate to push towards Sustainable Development Goals. sanews.gov.za SA, UN collaborate to push towards Sustainable Development Goals | The Government of South Africa and the United Nations in South Africa will on Friday sign a five-year Cooperation Framework Agreement aimed at supporting South Africa's national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). | "The Cooperation Framework sets out the strategic direction for collaboration between Government and the United Nations system from 2026 to 2030. | "It reaffirms a shared commitment to promoting inclusive economic growth, reducing inequality, strengthening institutions, protecting the environment, and e…
(2026-07-08). Select Committee embarks on Free State, KZN oversight visits. sanews.gov.za Select Committee embarks on Free State, KZN oversight visits | Parliament's Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration (Traditional Affairs, Human Settlements and Water and Sanitation) is visiting the Ngwathe Local Municipality in the Free State today as part of efforts to ensure service delivery to the area. ⚪ This as Section 139 of the Constitution has been invoked in the municipality. Section 139 of the Constitution speaks to provincial intervention in local government. | According to the Constitution, when a municipality cannot or does not fulfil an executive obligation in terms…
(2026-07-08). Why have 100,000 people been signed off work with ADHD in the UK? aljazeera.com New government statistics find four million people claimed disability benefits in April.
(2026-07-08). SNAP Cuts Leave States And Counties Facing Spiraling Hunger Crisis. popularresistance.org One year after President Donald Trump signed legislation that slashed federal health care and food assistance to pay for tax cuts that mostly benefit the wealthy, officials on the front lines of the nation's affordability crisis say the costs to state and local governments of filling holes left by Congress in the safety net are unsustainable. Demand for food assistance is rising as children and the elderly go hungry and millions struggle to afford the rising prices, leaving state and local governments in a tight fiscal squeeze.
(2026-07-08). The Cure For Despair Is Awe, Wonder, And Humility. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The cure for despair is awe, wonder, and humility. | It is true that there is unfathomable cruelty in this world that will bring you crashing to your knees. And it is true that we are ruled by monsters with deeply entrenched power. | But it is also true that we live in a mysterious universe whose ways are almost entirely unknown to us. And it is also true that we don't really have any idea where humanity's adventure is headed. | We are made of particles too small for our minds to imagine, spinning through an ex…
(2026-07-08). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-08). The deal that could balance the books as well as our own. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-08). Wednesday 7/15: Webinar: Trojan Horse: US-Israel Military Cooperation Initiative. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ir2KR9X……
(2026-07-08). China steps up emergency communications preparations as floods and disasters intensify. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has ordered telecom operators and local authorities to strengthen emergency communications support as floods and other natural disasters hit multiple parts of the country.
(2026-07-08). NATO leaders meet in Ankara as US ceasefire with Iran teeters. al-monitor.com By Lili Bayer and Andrew GrayANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) – NATO's European leaders aim to convince Donald Trump on Wednesday to re-commit to the military alliance at a summit in Ankara after the U.S. President revived disputes over the Iran warand Greenland and launched a new wave of strikes on Iran. On arriving in the Turkish capital on Tuesday, Trump took swipes at allies for not standing by the U.S. on the Iran war and said he might have boycotted the meeting had it not been for his friendship with the host, President Tayyip Erdogan.
(2026-07-08). Thursday 7/16: Organizing Meeting: No Coal In Oakland! No ICE In The Bay! No Cuts To Healthcare! indybay.org Oakland Peace Center | Shelton Hall | 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland 94611…
(2026-07-08). Maharashtra Engineering Admission FE 2026-27 Starts: Application Steps. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published on its official website fe2026.mahacet.org the Notification and simultaneously started online registration of the students seeking Admission in First Year (FE) of the Four Year B.E. and B.Tech courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-08). China establishes 396,000 elderly care facilities by end of 2025. ecns.cn China had established 396,000 elderly care institutions and facilities nationwide by the end of 2025, with nursing beds making up 67.5% of the total in such institutions, a civil affairs official said on Wednesday at a press conference.
(2026-07-08). China eyes 190 million inbound tourist visits by 2030 in new five-year tourism plan. ecns.cn China aims to attract 190 million inbound tourist visits by 2030 under a new five-year tourism development plan, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-08). UAW white paper "Trade and the American Dream" : A brief for economic nationalism and imperialist war. wsws.org Its central claim is that trade, not capitalism, is responsible for deindustrialization, the sharp decline in real wages and the devastation of working class communities.
(2026-07-08). 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.
(2026-07-08). The Epstein Files and elite underground. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-08). The Strategic Satire Of India's Gen Z 'Cockroach' Movement. popularresistance.org On June 29, thousands of people gathered at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar — the capital's designated site for public demonstration — in the second week of a growing sit-in accompanied by a wave of online dissent. What is being called India's first "Gen Z protest" was spurred by an education system that many young Indians believe has failed to offer fair opportunities. | Protesters arrived carrying the Indian flag, copies of the constitution and red roses, which they handed to police officers stationed at the venue. Volunteers reminded participants to remain disciplined, avoid confrontation and document ev…
(2026-07-08). Ronaldo's 1st Knockout Stage Goal Takes Portugal to 2026 WC Last 16. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo Friday July 03, 2026 scored his maiden Football World Cup Knockout Stage Goal to defeat Croatia, and take Portugal to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Last 16.
(2026-07-08). TS EAMCET 2026 Mock Seat Allotment Today — Direct Link. ummid.com The Telangana Council of Higher Education Hyderabad, Department of Technical Education is releasing today i.e. Saturday July 04, 2026 TS EAMCET 2026 (TG EAPCET 2026) Mock Seat Allotment Result for admission in BE/BTech and Pharmacy courses.
(2026-07-08). Six Western Cape properties to remain centres for GBVF survivors. sanews.gov.za Six Western Cape properties to remain centres for GBVF survivors | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has formalised the renewal of six State-owned properties made available to the Western Cape Department of Social Development for the continuation of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) shelter services. | The properties in Aurora, Albertinia, Heidelberg, Laingsburg and Moorreesburg were being used to support shelter and care services for survivors of GBVF. The renewal will ensure the continuation of these services. | At the signing ceremony held at the Western Cape Department of Social…
(2026-07-08). China's New Ethnic Unity Law and Erasure of Minority Identities. ummid.com China's newly enacted 'Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress' marks a definitive shift from managing diversity to enforcing homogeneity.
(2026-07-08). Triumph to disaster: Egypt's pride remains as they bow out of World Cup. aljazeera.com Proud Egyptians celebrate their team's historic run at the World Cup but blame bias for a heartbreaking exit.
(2026-07-08). Amy Abdelnoor's Ever Land gives voice to Palestine's lost souls. newarab.com 
If eight decades' worth of Palestinian souls killed by the It is an idea that British-Lebanese author
(2026-07-08). UGEAC 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Today – Direct Link. ummid.com Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) is releasing on its official website 'bceceadmissions.nic.in' the result of the First Round Seat Allotment of Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling [UGEAC] 2026 today i.e. Saturday July 04, 2026.
(2026-07-08). Yunnan ships first batch of wild matsutake abroad this year. ecns.cn Kunming Customs announced that 14 kilograms of fresh matsutake from Shangri-La, Diqing, completed customs clearance on July 4 and flew overseas, marking Yunnan's first exported batch of wild edible fungi in 2026.
(2026-07-08). Turkey seeks stronger NATO role through defence. newarab.com 
It hopes to achieve these goals through the alliance's 36th summit, w…
(2026-07-08). Hong Kong's foreign currency reserves hold steady at $445.9 billion. ecns.cn Hong Kong's official foreign exchange reserves remained unchanged at US$445.9 billion at the end of June, according to data released Tuesday by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA).
(2026-07-08). Revisiting 'The Holy Family': Marx, Engels and the Foundations of Historical Materialism. mronline.org 
Marx and Engels demonstrated that ideas arise from material social relations rather than existing independently of them. Gramsci showed how those ideas, once institutionalised within culture, help reproduce the very material relations from which they emerged.
(2026-07-08). Canada Winning from US Nuclear Subsidies. wattsupwiththat.com In an ironic twist, Canada seems to be well ahead of the U.S. in the SMR world.
(2026-07-08). Nigel Farage's 'Pro-Sleaze' By-Election Is A Sign Of Terminal Weakness. bylinetimes.com There are normally only a couple of reasons why Members of Parliament who are otherwise in a state of good health resign their seats mid-term. | The most common reason is that they are guilty of some crime or misdemeanour that is so damaging to their reputation that they feel they have no choice but to do the honourable thing and step down. | The alternative reason is that there is some issue of great principle that they care so passionately about that they feel they have to trigger a by-election in order to win a mandate for tackling it. | Nigel Farage falls into neither camp. Not only is he completely un-ash…
(2026-07-08). Why the New York Times' list of "definitive" movies about America is so unsatisfactory. wsws.org An innovative list, but "innovation" in this case has not proved rewarding. The makers of older, more "traditional" lists had different inclinations.
(2026-07-08). Ford fired worker over a $1.95 cookie. The UAW told him to say sorry. wsws.org Ford fired an 11-year Kentucky Truck Plant electrician over an alleged $1.95 cookie theft. The UAW's response: "Apologize." Kurt Kromm proved his innocence with notarized bank statements. The union that sits on $1.25 billion never lifted a finger.
(2026-07-08). 2026 FIFA WC: Argentina Wins Match, But Cabo Verde Captures Hearts. ummid.com Cape Verde Saturday July 04, 2026 was knocked out of the 2026 Football World Cup by Argentina, but not before capturing the hearts of millions of football fans around the world.
(2026-07-08). Iraq's holy cities host funeral processions for Iran's Khamenei. newarab.com 
Thousands thronged the streets of Najaf on Wednesday as the coffin of Iran's supreme leader, Iran began six days of public funeral ceremonies for Khamenei on Saturday, including a dedicated day to neighbouring Iraq, a Shia powerhouse with close ties to Tehran. | The Islamic Republic hopes the marathon ceremonies will project strength and unity after the Middle East war, which started with US-Isr…
(2026-07-08). Nigeria's counterterrorism gains carry a warning. aljazeera.com Mass surrenders may weaken armed groups, but reintegration without justice risks fuelling resentment.
(2026-07-08). ICE agents shoot and kill a driver in Houston. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot by ICE agents during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas.The agents stopped Lorenzo at 6: 50am and attempted to arrest him, according to ICE which described Lorenzo as a Mexican National and an "illegal alien" who was being targeted by the immigration agents as a part of an "enforcement operation".Lorenzo's son, Ronaldo, said that his father was trying to hire workers when the agents confronted him, while ICE said that Lorenzo "weaponized his vehicle in an attempt to run over an ICE law enforcement officer," resulting in "our officer firing his weapon in self-defense".ᣦ…
(2026-07-08). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-08). Thursday 7/9: Calling Party for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp79…
(2026-07-08). Saturday 7/11: "Exposed" A Pfizer Scientist Battles Corruption, Lies & Betrayal A Biohazard Whistleblower. indybay.org Adobe Books & Arts Cooperative | 3130 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-07-08). Sunday 7/26: AI: Promise or Peril? A Socialist Feminist Perspective. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., San Francisco | (7 blocks from Civic Center BART, near Muni lines 5, 19, 27, 31, 38, and 49) | Also available via Zoom: register at bit.ly/AI-Promise-or-Peril…
(2026-07-08). FIFA World Cup 2026: Biggest takeaways from the round of 16. aljazeera.com The last-16 phase is now behind us with plenty of key takeaways as the tournament enters the quarterfinals.
(2026-07-08). Palestinianism: A New Lens for Understanding Resistance and Defense of Human Dignity. ummid.com At its core, Palestinianism rests on a simple proposition: Before domination becomes a project of force, it becomes a project of definition.
(2026-07-08). Cardinal tipped to be pope accused of molesting several women. al-monitor.com A Catholic cardinal touted as one of the favourites to replace Pope Francis said he was "stepping back" from office Tuesday after an AFP investigation revealed at least five women had accused him of sexual assault. | However, he questioned "the relevance" of maintaining Lopez "in his office" in an October document, which was sent to Papal Nuncio Alfred Xuereb last month with a complaint from another alleged victim who said the cardinal sexually assaulted her several times, the woman told AFP.
(2026-07-08). NATO summit live: Trump, world leaders meet in Türkiye's Ankara. aljazeera.com The second and final day of the key gathering is under way in Türkiye's capital.
(2026-07-08). The horror of life behind bars and police-prison guard brutality. indybay.org Police or prison guard abuse and their brutality of prisoners is rampant!
(2026-07-08). America's AI War Has No Civilian Stop Rule. juancole.com (
(2026-07-08). Pakistan searches for Boeing cargo plane missing over Arabian Sea. aljazeera.com Karachi-bound aircraft lost contact with air traffic control after reporting navigation ‚Å system fault.
(2026-07-08). Bonus Episode Four: Terri Harper on Waiting for Freedom. whyy.org After the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled mandatory life-without-parole sentences for second degree murder convictions unconstitutional in March, the court gave Pennsylvania lawmakers 120 days to create new sentencing guidelines. For those serving life for second degree murder, the days leading up to the deadline have been filled with hope and tension. Legislators have proposed several alternative sets of sentencing guidelines, including Senate Bill 1400, which would allow those serving life without parole for second degree murder to apply for parole after serving 35 years of their sentence or after reachi…
(2026-07-08). Russia hardens its attacks on Ukraine, but the broader strategy remains unaffected. strategic-culture.su Moscow is in no hurry to bring the operation to an end. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Russia has launched a series of massive strikes…
(2026-07-08). Unstable Manhattan skyscraper triggers collapse fears. aljazeera.com An unstable Manhattan skyscraper has triggered a major evacuation after structural columns buckled.
(2026-07-08). Video: Macron in embarrassing situation with Erdogan's wife. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Turkey to attend the NATO Summit in the capital, Ankara, along with his wife, Brigitte Macron, but he was mocked again.Upon his arrival to attend the NATO meeting, Macron and his wife were received by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife, Emine. The 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit will be held at the Presidential Complex in Ankara.Video: Macron in embarrassing situation with Erdogan's wife : Macron greeted Erdogan, then he tried to kiss the hand of Turkish First Lady Emine, who, in return, refused his kiss and pulled b…
(2026-07-08). Oklahoma Joins States Banning Medicaid For Gender Affirming Care. popularresistance.org Oklahoma has joined a growing list of states targeting trans healthcare. And it's no longer only minors whose health access is under attack, as the legislature there passed a law in May that targets gender affirming care for adults. The law, SB 904, takes a dual-track approach to restricting access. | The first is suspending the ability of the state's public funds and Medicaid program (called SoonerCare) to pay for gender affirming treatments; the second is barring public properties from administering gender affirming care to patients, including both minors and adults.
(2026-07-08). Why Morocco's win against Canada in 2026 FIFA WC Last 16 is significant. ummid.com Morocco Sunday July 05, 2026 crushed 2026 FIFA World Cup host Canada 3-0 to reach the Football World Cup Quarter Final.
(2026-07-08). Police shoot patient inside Southern California hospital. wsws.org The Los Robles shooting exposes the transformation of healthcare safety into a police and security question, while HCA's record of unsafe staffing and profit extraction remains untouched.
(2026-07-08). Graham Platner and the fraud of "working-class" Democratic Party politics. wsws.org Platner's campaign was a manufactured attempt to rebrand the Democratic Party with a militarized, right-wing "working-class" persona.
(2026-07-08). FIFA World Cup: Quarterfinal brackets, match schedule and game previews. aljazeera.com Talking points as France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina and Switzerland aim for World Cup glory.
(2026-07-08). Why Would Anyone Trust Ex-CIA Agents in Elected Office. theintercept.com 
The CIA headquarters in McLean, Va., on March 3, 2005. Photo: Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images | The Democratic Party is rife with internal caucuses and factions. There's the Congressional Progressive Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus, the Blue Dog Coalition, the "Squad," and so on. But since 2019, when Elissa Slotkin and Abigail Spanberger first took seats in the House of Representatives, the party has had another, more sinister emerging faction: the CIA Spook Caucus. | In the last seven years, the Spook Caucus has only gained in strength. Both of its core members have graduated from the Hou…
(2026-07-08). NATO warmongers meet in Ankara, Turkey. wsws.org Representatives of the NATO military alliance met Tuesday in Ankara, pledging to escalate their rearmament and warmaking across the globe.
(2026-07-08). Italian students explore guqin art in Hainan. ecns.cn The activity was organized as part of the Italian group's youth exchange visit to Hainan. The participants learned about the instrument's history, playing techniques, distinctive tones and the Chinese culture it embodies.
(2026-07-08). Germany: Government Curbing Freedom of Information Act. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Graffiti on a wooden fence in front of the Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany reads "Freedom," on May 19, 2025. | © 2025 JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images | (Berlin, July 8, 2026) — The German government should abandon its plans to gut Germany's Freedom of Information Act, Human Rights Watch said today. The proposed amendments will threaten core human rights essential to transparency and public participation in a democracy based on the rule of law.On July 2, 2026, the coalition committee of the German government, comprised of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Soc…
(2026-07-08). Confronting The Palestine Exception Of The American Historical Association. popularresistance.org The American Historical Association (AHA) was founded in 1884, a time of continuing dispossession, displacement, and assault on Indigenous peoples; systematic discrimination and violence targeting Black, immigrant, and other marginalized communities; and when women were denied the right to vote. The early AHA was often complicit in such exclusionary practices, with non-US and non-European histories relegated to the association's sidelines. Thanks to the intergenerational struggle of students and scholars to hold the AHA accountable to higher standards, the association has come a long way since.
(2026-07-08). Portugal's 2026 FIFA WC Last 16 Match Ends as Ronaldo's Last. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer, Tuesday July 07, 2026 bid farewell to the global tournament after Spain ended Portugal's 2026 FIFA World Cup Journey in the Last 16.
(2026-07-08). The US And The CPC: A Tale Of Two Anniversaries. popularresistance.org This week features two anniversaries that, taken together, tell much of the story of our age. On July 1, the Communist Party of China marked 105 years since its founding. On July 4, the United States celebrates 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. | The two milestones invite a comparison: what have these two political projects contributed to the world? | The US was born in a revolution against empire and has spent much of its life building one. By one widely cited reckoning, the US has been at war for over 90 per cent of its history — from the wars of continental conquest to Korea, Vietnam, Iraq…
(2026-07-08). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-07-08). Sunday 7/12: The Struggle & Lessons Of California Farmworkers' History & The Relevance Today. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of S.F. | 1187 Franklin St. San Francisco…
(2026-07-08). holy cities host funeral processions for Khamenei. al-monitor.com Crowds thronged the streets of Najaf on Wednesday as the coffin of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei moved through the holy city in a procession devoted to Iraq, home to Shia Islam's most sacred shrines. | After a massive procession in Iran's holy city of Qom, Iraqi officials and senior politicians received the remains of Khamenei on Tuesday night at Najaf international airport in the presence of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and one of the late leader's sons.
(2026-07-08). Wednesday 7/8: Lessons of Minneapolis Teamster General Strike For Today-Presentation. indybay.org laborfest.net/2026/event/lessons-of-minn……
(2026-07-08). Sri Lanka: Negombo Prison riots leave at least 20 people dead. wsws.org Sri Lanka's prisons are overcrowded, under-resourced and resemble a living hell, in which tensions can easily erupt into violent clashes.
(2026-07-08). Experts warn Trump is playing politics with US intelligence. aljazeera.com Former officials warn that Trump's intelligence overhaul risks politicising national security.
(2026-07-08). China records second strong geomagnetic storm of 2026. ecns.cn A geomagnetic storm began Saturday morning and lasted for 24 hours, marking China's second strong geomagnetic disturbance this year, according to a monitoring center under the China Meteorological Administration.
(2026-07-08). The People Who Stood By Graham Platner — Until He Was Accused of Rape. theintercept.com 
Democratic strategist Adam Carlson backed Platner through all his other scandals. He says he shares the blame, but that people are learning the wrong lessons.
(2026-07-08). Top 7 B2B Cross-Border Payment Solutions for Global Businesses. moguldom.com 
Cross-border payments get messy fast. A card-only stack may work at home, then break when you pay suppliers, collect abroad, or send commissions across Southeast Asia. I compared payout reach, local acceptance, FX clarity, compliance, developer experience, and treasury options. Choose based on whether you need to collect, pay partners, or manage cash across currencies. …
(2026-07-08). Maharashtra Direct 2nd-yr Engineering Admission 2026 Starts. ummid.com Online registration for the students seeking admission in DSE 2026 – Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Engineering (B.E. / B Tech), has started through the official website dse2026.mahacet.org.in.
(2026-07-08). Why can't we count our dead? aljazeera.com Most of the world's dead never make the official record. The death toll is an educated guess, not an actual count.
(2026-07-08). North West strengthens veterinary capacity to combat livestock diseases. sanews.gov.za North West strengthens veterinary capacity to combat livestock diseases | The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) is strengthening the implementation of the provincial Brucellosis Reduction Plan by equipping Animal Health Technicians with specialised skills in disease surveillance, prevention and control. | Animal Health Technicians from across the province are currently participating in an accredited Bovine Brucellosis and Tuberculosis (BR/TB) Training Programme at the North-West University. | The two-week programme, which commenced on 29 June and concludes on 10 July 2026, combines…
(2026-07-08). Hantavirus Outbreak Connected to Cruise Ship is Officially Over. wattsupwiththat.com Despite early alarm and intense media coverage, the incident followed a predictable course for a rare zoonotic pathogen rather than escalating into a broader public health crisis… just as I predicted it would.
(2026-07-08). Rare cotton pygmy geese flock to breed in Zhejiang, drawing birdwatchers. ecns.cn A lotus pond in Wan'an Village, Huzhou City, in east China's Zhejiang Province, has become a magnet for bird photographers, as rare cotton pygmy geese, known as the "world's smallest duck," breed there.
(2026-07-08). Withholding municipal equitable shares corrective, not punitive, says Treasury. sanews.gov.za Withholding municipal equitable shares corrective, not punitive, says Treasury | National Treasury says it does not expect the recently announced withholding of July 2026 equitable share transfers to 69 South African municipalities to impact service delivery. ⚪ High-ranking department officials briefed the media in Pretoria on Wednesday, following Tuesday's
(2026-07-08). Bottled water business owner appeals detention in Trinidad over alleged PM assassination plot. al-monitor.com By Curtis Williams and Sarah MorlandJuly 7 (Reuters) – Businessman Dominic Hadeed and his wife Genevieve filed an appeal on Tuesday against their detention over an alleged plot to assassinate top members of the Trinidad and Tobago government, including Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.Hadeed, who owns the Trinidad and Tobago-based Blue Waters bottled water and filtration supplier, is accused of conspiring to assassinate the prime minister, attorney general and other members of government.
(2026-07-08). Saturday 7/18: Creating Utopia – a Free Hands-On participatory workshop in Oakland. indybay.org Lakeview Public Library, Oakland…
(2026-07-08). Sunday 7/5: The Lessons of San Francisco General Strike For Today With The Screening Of Film. indybay.org Eric Quezada Center | 518 Valencia St./16th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-07-08). Zhejiang halts coastal projects and ferry routes as Super Typhoon Bavi nears. ecns.cn As of 6 p.m. Tuesday, all 201 coastal water projects in Zhejiang Province had been halted and all 546 construction vessels in the province moved to safe anchorages to ride out the storm.
(2026-07-08). Why Palestinianism Is Misread as Hostility, and Why This Misreading Must End. ummid.com Palestinianism is a dignity-centered framework grounded in humanitarian practice, yet it is often misread as political hostility.
(2026-07-08). China allocates $7 million for Hubei recovery after severe storms. ecns.cn China's top economic planner has allocated 50 million yuan ($7 million) in emergency recovery funds to Hubei Province following severe storms, heavy rainfall, and tornadoes that caused casualties and property damage.
(2026-07-08). 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?
(2026-07-08). 2026 FIFA WC: Controversies galore as Argentina declared winner against Egypt. ummid.com Argentina defeated Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of Last 16 Tuesday, but not before some controversial decisions that marred the outcome of the all important match.
(2026-07-08). Pauline Hanson speaks English (A guide to speaking gooder English). independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-08). Racist Sheffield, UK Far Right Organiser Jacob Thomas visits California. indybay.org Jacob Thomas British far right organiser visits California be Aware…
(2026-07-08). Lawsuit alleges US shared information with Iran about asylum seekers, US denies allegation. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters) – A lawsuit filed on Tuesday alleged that President Donald Trump's administration illegally shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with Iran's government, allegations the Trump administration denied.Lawyers with the left-leaning Public Citizen Litigation Group were representing the Iranian American Legal Defense Fund in the suit.
(2026-07-08). The Starlink challenge: next hyperscaler problem. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-08). Chengdu metro opens 489 stations as free summer cooling zones. ecns.cn All 489 metro stations in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, have opened public cooling and rest areas in their concourses.
(2026-07-08). JCECEB 2026 Choice Filling Starts, Allotment on July 12. ummid.com The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has asked all registered students participating in Engineering (BE/BTech) Counselling to submit option form and college choices using the link provided on its official website 'jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in'.
(2026-07-08). 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.
(2026-07-08). Inside Egypt's Octagon: World's Largest Defense Headquarters. ummid.com Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi Saturday July 04, 2026, inaugurated The Octagon – the country's new Strategic Command Headquarters in the heart of the New Administrative Capital (NAC).
(2026-07-08). Man sets wheelchair user in flames with Molotov cocktail. aljazeera.com US police have released video showing the moment a man set a wheelchair user on fire.
(2026-07-08). Haikou customs issues more China-ASEAN certificates of origin amid booming Southeast Asia exports. ecns.cn Haikou Customs disclosed on Tuesday that in the first half of this year, it issued 1,706 China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement certificates of origin with a total goods value of 1.957 billion yuan, representing year-on-year increases of 20.06% and 60.44% respectively.
(2026-07-08). eThekwini reopens debt relief for customers with pending disputes. sanews.gov.za eThekwini reopens debt relief for customers with pending disputes | The eThekwini Municipality has reopened its Special Debt Relief Programme for customers whose account disputes were still under consideration when the programme closed in January 2026. | The decision, approved by the eThekwini Municipal Council on Tuesday, applies exclusively to customers with unresolved disputes relating to electricity, water, and property rates accounts. | The reinstated programme is open with immediate effect and will remain open until the end of August 2026. | Approximately 154 qualifying account disputes, with a combined val…
(2026-07-08). US-Iran on dangerous path to blowing up MOU over Hormuz. responsiblestatecraft.org For the second time since the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed, Washington and Tehran have slipped back into direct military confrontation. The United States struck "
(2026-07-08). Sweden: Deportation Decisions Ignore Women's Rights Risks. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A demonstration against the deportations of young adults held at Sergels torg in Stockholm on May 10, 2026. | © Susanne Bergsten | (Stockholm) — Sweden is deporting young women to countries where they could face severe gender-based rights violations, Human Rights Watch said today. Media reported that in 2025, at least 92 young adults were set to be deported alone, many of them women who grew up in Sweden and have immediate family there.Sweden has been deporting an increasing number of young adults who spent years on temporary residence permits tied to a family member, but los…
(2026-07-08). Mbappe Catches Messi in 2026 FIFA WC Golden Boot Race. ummid.com Kylian Mbappe Sunday July 05, 2026 hit another goal — his 7th in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to ensure France win over Paraguay in the ongoing football world cup round of the last 16.
(2026-07-08). Egypt in controversial World Cup exit to Argentina, says Hassan. al-monitor.com Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side had been "cheated" out of a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after Argentina staged a stunning late comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on Tuesday. | "I am not going to continue following the matches of this World Cup, watching the matches of this World Cup," he added.
(2008-07-26). Gucci and L'Oréal conclude a 50-year beauty licensing agreement. tribune.com.pk 
The licensing agreement between Gucci and Coty, which will receive approximately $400 million in return, was set to expire in June 2028, according to a statement from Kering, the owner of the Italian brand Gucci. The new license with L'Oréal is expected to take effect in mid-2027. | This was the stumbling block in the agreement reached in the fall of 2025 between L'Oréal and Kering, which provided for the acquisition of the latter's beauty division by the world's number one cosmetics company: the flagship brand Gucci was still under license with Coty. | The agreement included the sale of the Cree…
(2026-07-08). China deploys transformer fault-prevention technology at ultra-high-voltage substation. ecns.cn China has put its first active transformer fault-prevention system into operation at the Tianjin South ultra-high-voltage substation, marking a significant step toward improving power-grid safety.
(2008-07-26). Ali Wasi Kazmi discusses playing Sikandar in 'Raja London Ka'. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Ali Wasi Kazmi discussed his character Sikandar in the drama Raja London Ka in an interview. The Express Entertainment action-thriller took the television industry by storm, with Kazmi's portrayal of the scheming anti-hero at the centre of the show's dark underbelly. | While his performance in Raja London Ka showcased immense polish, Kazmi admitted that adjusting to the television screen required stepping out of his comfort zone. Reflecting on his debut role in Bakhtawar alongside Yumna Zaidi, Kazmi shared that while public praise was encouraging, it was a close friend and fellow Raja London Ka co-star,…
(2026-07-08). Egypt: Prisoner with Apparent Brain Tumor Denied Care. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Inmates receiving medical treatment at the clinic of Borg el-Arab prison near Alexandria, Egypt, November 20, 2019. | © 2019 Mohamed el-Shahed/AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — Egyptian authorities are denying medical care to a death row prisoner with an apparent brain tumor, following a forced disappearance and an unfair trial, Human Rights Watch said today. The Egyptian authorities detained the prisoner, Ahmed al-Waleed al-Shal, in 2014 shortly after he graduated from medical school at age 24. He was convicted in a mass trial for alleged involvement in a violent attack, and…
(2026-07-08). Wednesday 7/8: Sharing the Spirit of America: Declaration of Independence Nationwide Community Readings. indybay.org Nationwide public readings…
(2026-07-08). Multiple quakes jolt Sichuan's Yibin, strongest at magnitude 5.0. ecns.cn A magnitude-5.0 earthquake hit Gao County of Yibin City in southwest China's Sichuan Province at 6: 12 a.m. on Wednesday, followed by at least four aftershocks within 10 minutes, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
(2026-07-08). Activists Drop 'Stop Line 5' Banner From Stone Arch Bridge. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN — Stop Line 5 activists dropped a huge banner that read "Stop Line 5" from the Stone Arch Bridge, which spans across the Mississippi River on Tuesday morning and called on Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to "Deny the Line 5 tunnel permits." One of Enbridge's two contentious oil pipeline construction proposals for Line 5 includes tunneling across the Straits of Mackinac, a sacred land to the Anishinaabe people of the Bay Mills Indian Community, who've banned the project. | The Line 5 permit would use horizontal directional drilling for a planned 21‚Äëfoot‚Äë…
(2026-07-08). First Major Overhaul Of Public Lands Grazing Regulations Cuts Out Public. popularresistance.org The federal government is rewriting its rules governing ranching on public lands to increase the number of cattle, sheep and other livestock grazing on 155 million acres in the West, an area twice the size of New Mexico. | Public lands grazing is overseen by a nearly century-old system that heavily subsidizes some of the wealthiest Americans while doing little to address its harms to the environment, ProPublica and High Country News found last year. | Even though rangeland management experts say overgrazing has degraded public lands, the new rules being drafted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of L…
(2026-07-08). Rutgers New Brunswick and Temple are seeing a rise in international students despite Trump immigration policies. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Despite Trump administration policies that have contributed to a nationwide WHYY News analyzed enrollment data provided by several public colleges and universitie…
(2026-07-08). Conflicts of Interest Beset Delaware Energy Tax Plan. wattsupwiththat.com Delaware was once an economic dynamo that attracted corporations with tax incentives. But it now ranks 46th in GDP growth nationally. Pulling out of RGGI would begin the process of a long-overdue U-turn. But that process will be difficult to start under one-party rule.
(2026-07-08). Australia: What professional staff face at Western Sydney University. wsws.org The professional staff enterprise agreement proposed by the trade unions at WSU is even worse than the academic staff version, laying the groundwork for further destruction of jobs and conditions.
(2026-07-08). have been Egypt slams FIFA after loss to Argentina. al-monitor.com FIFA has faced scrutiny throughout the tournament over its video assistant referee, which overturned a goal that could have helped Egypt defeat the South American giant.
(2026-07-08). Thursday 7/9: South Africa & ILWU 10-34 Connection & The History and Relevance Today & ILWU6 C&H Strike. indybay.org Henry Schmidt Room | ILWU Local 10 | 400 North Point St. | San Francisco…
(2026-07-08). The Black Panther Party, The SF State Third World Strike & The Lessons For Today: A Panel. indybay.org Supporters and members of the Black Panther party were part of the organizers of the San Francisco State and the Black Student Union. This panel will look at the role of the Black Panther party members in the San Francisco State strike and how their role was important in building support for the strike and its victory.
(2026-07-08). 99% of people on Earth will get sunlight at the same time this Wednesday. aljazeera.com On July 8, at about 11: 10 GMT, about 99 percent of the world experiences sunlight at the same time.
(2008-07-26). 'Not easy, but not impossible': Iraq's film industry sees slow revival. tribune.com.pk 
A few kilometres away, director Ali al-Bayati oversees his camera operators as they adjust their lenses for a scene in his upcoming horror film, which he hopes to showcase internationally as a new generation of Iraqi filmmakers drives an industry comeback. | Momentum is building, bolstered by recent international recognition for the Iraqi film The President's Cake, which captures life under crippling sanctions during Saddam Hussein's rule. "Reviving the cinema sector in Iraq is not easy, but it is not impossible either," Bayati told AFP. | For decades, Iraq's cultural and cinematic scenes flourished. Film prod…
(2026-07-08). OPEN LETTER: Dr Simon patients still waiting for answers. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-08). Keiko Fujimori declared Peru's president: The historical roots of fujimorism and the bankruptcy of the pseudo-left. wsws.org Fujimori's victory is not an isolated episode. It confirms that fujimorism has remained for more than three decades the organizing axis of bourgeois rule in Peru—surviving the fall of the dictatorship, the death of its founder, and successive institutional crises.
(2026-07-08). AUKUS Public Inquiry lays bare a pact built on false promises. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-08). Xi urges all-out efforts in flood control, disaster relief. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged all-out efforts in organizing flood emergency rescue, disaster relief, treatment of the injured and resettlement of the affected people after multiple regions were hit by floods.
(2026-07-08). What businesses should consider before incorporating crypto into their ecosystem. moguldom.com Crypto is no longer knocking at the door of mainstream commerce; it's already inside. In fact, PayPal and the National Cryptocurrency Association, citing a Harris Poll survey, stated that about 40% of US merchants now accept crypto at checkout. However, the speed of adoption has created a new problem since many companies are getting into …
(2026-07-08). Why Russia Suddenly Wants a Fight With NATO—The Real Story Behind the Headlines. thinktank.pk As Russian forces face mounting military and economic pressure in Ukraine, Moscow is increasingly portraying the conflict as a direct war with NATO. Is this a strategic narrative to mask battlefield setbacks? As Russia enters another difficult phase of its war in Ukraine, the Kremlin appears to be reshaping the conflict in the public imagination. …
(2026-07-08). Scrutinising the unpardonable: the AUKUS public inquiry so far. onlineopinion.com.au Will Australia get submarines, or simply become America's southern naval base?
(2026-07-08). Why has UK Reform's Nigel Farage resigned as MP? What happens next? aljazeera.com Farage faces intense scrutiny over undeclared donations before 2024 elections as he says he'll run in by-election.
(2026-07-08). Wednesday 7/8: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-07-08). IBEW apparatus shuts down Philadelphia PECO strike as deadly heat wave and storms cause mass power outages. wsws.org Despite mass public support for the striking workers, the union apparatus quickly shut the strike down after three days, having reached a paltry tentative agreement.
(2026-07-08). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-08). 160th Anniversary of the establishment of the Buffalo Soldiers – Allensworth State Park. indybay.org The streets throughout the Town of Allensworth, share an unspoken yet profound legacy of service, identity and self-determination. July 28, 1866, the Buffalo Soldiers were established after the bloody US Civil War, ending chattel slavery throughout America.
(2026-07-08). 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.
(2026-07-08). Sri Lanka: Negombo Prison riots leave at least 27 people dead. wsws.org Sri Lanka's prisons are overcrowded, under-resourced and resemble a living hell, in which tensions can easily erupt into violent clashes.
(2026-07-08). 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.
(2026-07-08). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Merit List Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) is releasing on its official website "poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in" today i.e. Tuesday July 07, 2026 Provisional Merit List of the candidates who are seeking Admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma in Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering,Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-08). Egypt fans react to emotional World Cup exit after unforgettable campaign. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera spoke with Egypt fans gathered at Obour City to watch the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina.
(2026-07-08). China unveils plan to expand three-tier elderly care network nationwide. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Civil Affairs on Wednesday issued guidelines for building a three-tier elderly care service network aimed at improving access to care for the country's growing aging population.
(2026-07-08). Is FIFA Losing Football's Trust? Egypt's Controversial Exit Raises Serious Questions. thinktank.pk Football is celebrated as the world's most popular sport because matches are expected to be decided by talent, tactics, and determination. However, when controversial refereeing dominates headlines after a major tournament match, the credibility of the competition inevitably comes under scrutiny. That is exactly what happened after Egypt's heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to defending champions Argentina …
(2026-07-08). China's biggest nuclear-capable missile firing in years. hindustantimes.com
(2026-07-08). Deprived of the right to vote: The UN punishes the victims of U.S.-imposed sanctions. strategic-culture.su
(2026-07-08). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). Switzerland fans' joy as team reaches World Cup quarter-final. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-08). Haverford Township debuts municipal-wide curbside composting program. whyy.org
(2026-07-08). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). Why is Selective Service war gaming a 'special skills' draft? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-07-08). Two academicians win China's top sci-tech award. ecns.cn
(2026-07-08). Argentina fans hurl beer at Egypt supporters after final whistle. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-08). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). Explosion near Damascus hotel where Macron was meant to stay amid France's post-Assad Syria outreach. hindustantimes.com
(2026-07-08). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). The near future of Cyprus, the disputed hub of the Eastern Mediterranean. strategic-culture.su
(2026-07-08). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). My Conversation With Karl Marx About Donald Trump. indybay.org
(2026-07-08). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). Thieves are targeting AI data center construction sites for copper. albawaba.com
(2026-07-08). Feelings of statelessness: Watching the Cantonese opera 'The Flower Princess' in the UK. globalvoices.org
(2026-07-08). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). Immersive Technology: See What We See. Understand What We Do. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). ICRC Hosts High-Level Dialogue with Diplomatic Community on Cyber Warfare and IHL. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-08). Tutto pronto per la "NATO Mediorientale" strategic-culture.su Riusciranno gli Stati Uniti a creare un'altra alleanza aggressiva per salvaguardare il proprio impero ormai in declino? | Segue nostro Certe idee non muoiono mai | Esiste, nella storia delle architetture securitarie del Vicino e Medio Oriente, un'idea che riemerge con regolarità ciclica, quasi fosse un fantasma destinato a non trovare mai sepoltura definitiva: quella di una "NATO mediorientale", ovvero di un'alleanza militare regionale m…
(2026-07-08). México Zapatista Agosto 2026: Encuentros de Arte, Resistencia y Rebeldía. indybay.org México Zapatista Agosto 2026: | Encuentros de Arte y de Resistencia y Rebeldía. ResignArte u OrganizArte. Fechas y Sedes…
(2026-07-08). Wallmapu_Héctor LLaitul: un movimiento autonomista, anticapitalista y revolucionario. indybay.org Wallmapu_Héctor LLaitul: Mantenemos un movimiento autonomista, anticapitalista y revolucionario…
(2026-07-07). Towards the 2026 NATO Summit hosted by Türkiye — 5: NATO's position and future in a multipolar order. uwidata.com Emrah Zorba, Editor-in-Chief of the journal Teori from Türkiye, interviewed Retired Rear Admiral Dr Deniz Kutluk about the NATO Summit on 7—8 July. We are sharing the interview published in the journal's July 2026 issue, with our readers. Translated into English by UWI. Türkiye is hosting NATO Summit on 7—8 July in Ankara. We spoke …