(2026-07-28). Iran's new war script revealed: Mojtaba vows US won't decide when there is war or peace in the Gulf. hindustantimes.com Iran has ruled out fresh negotiations with the U.S., insisting Washington cannot dictate the timing of war or peace. As Tehran signals an "offensive phase" despite America's pause in strikes, tensions across the Gulf continue to rise, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining at the center of the escalating standoff.
(2026-07-28). American and Iranian forces are enforcing rival maritime orders in the Strait of Hormuz. juancole.com
(2026-07-28). As imperialist wars converge, Ukraine strikes Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea. wsws.org Ukraine struck an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea on Saturday claiming it was carrying drone and missile cargo destined for Russia. Iran threatened retaliation, and Russia said it was a commercial vessel carrying civilian cargo.
(2026-07-28). Trump to host Netanyahu, Zelenskiy as Ukraine, Iran wars reach critical stages. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday, with wars in Iran and Ukraine at critical stages and his ties with both leaders markedly different. | Relations with Zelenskiy have warmed as Ukraine has blunted Russian advances, while Netanyahu arrives amid growing White House frustration over the lack of progress toward a broader settlement in the Iran conflict and criticism from some of Trump's supporters who oppose deeper US involvement in the Middle East. | The two men are in Washington to attend a memorial service…
(2026-07-28). Bushehr Airport crippled by US strikes, Iranian government says. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's government said on Tuesday that Bushehr Airport in the country's southwest has been rendered inoperable following US strikes, the official news agency IRNA reported. | Speaking at a press conference, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said that she and officials visited Bushehr province and inspected the city's airport, which she described as "effectively out of service." | "We saw the remains of a refurbished aircraft that had been purchased to serve the people, but it was destroyed by a missile that struck it directly, leaving only a small part of its tail intact," she said. | Mohajerani said…
(2026-07-28). Changing Security Approaches in the Gulf Countries and the Example of Türkiye! unitedworldint.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran not only altered the balance of power and the power struggle among these countries but also seriously shook the security architecture that Gulf countries had been building for years. Because following the approximately 130-day war, a much clearer question now faces the …
(2026-07-28). The Myth of Iranian Exceptionalism: Rethinking Iran in the Shadow of the Israel-U.S. War. scheerpost.com Mojtaba Mahdavi Informed Comment Why have some Iranians responded positively to the war waged by Israel and the United States against Iran, or at least refrained from opposing it? Three main factors have played a central role in this regard. First, it reflects the ruling oligarchy's persistent resistance, over nearly half a century, to democratic …
(2026-07-28). The secret of resilience from the perspective of Iranians 1: A bureaucracy that breaks the mold, satire, and civilization. unitedworldint.com In its June 2026 issue, the Iranian think tank Global Governance and Think Tank (GPTT) presented readers with condensed reflections from its executives and experts on various dimensions of the latest war against the US and Israel. Titled "The MoU Era: Opportunity and Distrust," the issue offers a window into how the recent war is …
(2026-07-28). Tuesday 7/28: Stop The War with Iran STANDOUT. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave Monterey…
(2026-07-28). US-led Israel-Lebanon talks set for next week in Rome. tribune.com.pk 
The next round of United States-led talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held in Rome next week, with negotiators seeking to build on recent progress toward implementing a security framework agreement, US media reported Monday. | "We are entering these discussions with significant momentum following the successful launch of the first pilot zone in southern Lebanon and President Joseph Aoun's productive meeting with President Donald Trump last week," local media cited a US State Department official as saying. | According to the official, technical working groups meeting in Rome on August 4 to 6 will focus o…
(2026-07-28). US confirms Israel-Lebanon talks in Italy from August 4 to 6. geo.tv
en.mehrnews.com (2026-07-25). US attack on Iranian rescue boats amounts to war crimeIran's deputy UN envoy on Friday strongly condemned the United States for deliberately attacking two Iranian search-and-rescue vessels operating in Iranian territorial waters, calling the strike a war crime.
mondoweiss.net (2026-07-26). The farce of Trump's nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia – MondoweissThe Trump Administration and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement for the U.S. to provide the Saudis with nuclear material and equipment for a civilian nuclear program.
In announcing the signing, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, "Rest assured, these agreements uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation, while relying on the world's best nuclear technology and scientists, designed right here in the United States."
That is a blatant lie.
thecradle.co (2026-07-26). US strikes against Iran 'on hold' amid fears of depleted missile stocks, further escalationThe US has paused its strikes on Iran for the past two days after 13 straight days of attacks, amid concerns that stocks of missile interceptors needed to defend US assets and personnel in the Gulf are running dangerously low.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-26). Violating oil tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mine: ReportAn oil tanker has exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after it deviated from a shipping route designated by Iranian authorities, according to Iranian media, as the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) intercepted six vessels for attempting illegal transit through the strategic waterway.
(2026-07-28). Maritime Union of Australia helps quash debate of Gaza genocide at Labor conference. wsws.org The union bureaucrats that have postured as opponents of the genocide played the linchpin role in suppressing any discussion of the Israeli regime's crimes at Labor's national conference.
(2026-07-28). How Hakeem Jeffries and J Street Teamed Up for Arming Genocide. indybay.org The oxymoron of "pro-Israel, pro-peace"
theguardian.com (2026-07-27). First Thing: Trump continues pause on Iran strikes as Pentagon reveals higher US casualty figuresThe Pentagon updated its official war casualty database over the weekend, adding more than 140 wounded service members. The new figures show that 18 US troops have been killed and 624 wounded since the US launched its war against Iran on 28 February.
(2026-07-28). Australian government plans harsher foreign interference laws. wsws.org The existing legislation itself amounts to a far-reaching attack on basic democratic rights, particularly against anti-war and anti-genocide activity, or any anti-government dissent.
(2026-07-28). Sunday 8/30: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-07-28). Cuba's foreign minister says the island will continue to be a symbol of solidarity. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has affirmed that the island will continue to be a symbol of solidarity and sovereignty, highlighting the support activities carried out this weekend in more than 30 cities around the world. | In a message posted on the social network X, the foreign minister expressed that the displays of support from thousands of Cubans and friends demonstrate the broad international support for the Caribbean nation. | "The numerous displays of solidarity from thousands of compatriots and friends in more than 30 cities around the world are moving," Bruno Rodríguez wrote. | The Cuban foreign…
(2026-07-28). Con vetusto lenguaje, Departamento de Estado atribuye a Cuba todos los males. radiohc.cu Con lenguaje de la Guerra Fría, el Departamento norteamericano de Estado publicó recientemente un informe contra Cuba, a la que presenta como el supuesto origen de problemas de Estados Unidos y del Hemisferio occidental. | El libelo revela desde su título el perverso objetivo de situar a la mayor de las Antillas como el centro del terrorismo, según las definiciones de Marco Rubio, forjadas en el protagonismo en la industria de la contrarrevolución. | "Cuba: la capital del comunismo del siglo XXI" contiene elucubraciones que recuerdan la retórica tóxica de Pinochet o Videla, y aspira a otorgarle a la nación caribe…
(2026-07-28). Javier Hurtado Mira: "They follow America's orders in the European Union" unitedworldint.com 
By Javier Hurtado Mira, Chairman at Democrat Youth Community of Europe (DEMYC) The international conference entitled "The Alliance to Prevent a Great War," organized by the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center, was held at the Meyra Palace Hotel in Ankara on 18—19 July 2026. UWI will present the speeches held on the conference during the …
(2026-07-28). Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel return to Gaza, describe abuses. aljazeera.com The freed men, some in wheelchairs, describe horrific abuses in Israeli detention.
(2026-07-28). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). China strengthens seed industry IP protection. ecns.cn China has stepped up intellectual property protection in the seed industry through legal, judicial and administrative measures, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Monday.
(2026-07-28). China releases first cross-border gazetteer of Southern Silk Road. ecns.cn China's first cross-border illustrated gazetteer was released Tuesday in southwest China's Yunnan Province, offering a detailed account of the Southern Silk Road and its historic trade and cultural links with South, Southeast and West Asia.
(2026-07-28). 'War criminal': Protesters confront Netanyahu motorcade in Washington DC. aljazeera.com 'F*** you Bibi.' 'War criminal!'
(2026-07-28). Dar confident Pakistan-US trade can grow to $20b in five years. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that Pakistan's trade in goods with the United States reached $9.4 billion during the last fiscal year, adding that the two countries could double bilateral trade to $20 billion over the next five years by "fully harnessing the complementarity of our economies." | "The US is Pakistan's largest single country export destination," Dar said, addressing a US Congressional Delegation (CODEL) and US Business Delegation. | The foreign minister said Pakistan and the US "have every reason to build a partnership that fully harnesses our respective stre…
(2026-07-28). Conor McGregor calls for third UFC fight against Max Holloway in 2027. aljazeera.com Star fighter wants another chance to take on Holloway after he sustained a knee injury at UFC 329 on July 11.
(2026-07-28). 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' unveils exclusive footage at Shanghai fan event. ecns.cn Exclusive footage from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" was shown for the first time worldwide at a fan event in Shanghai on July 24, where stars Tom Holland and Zendaya discussed the film ahead of its China release this Wednesday.
(2026-07-28). Mamdani tackles cost of living crisis in New York with 30% discounts. aljazeera.com New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a new plan to sell discounted grocery baskets at city-run stores.
(2026-07-28). Comicomment: Troublemakers in the South China Sea will capsize. ecns.cn At its core, the "South China Sea arbitration" was a political farce wrapped in legal garb, rendering the resulting "award" thoroughly illegal, null, and void.
(2026-07-28). Former senior ICE official says rush for numbers is causing deaths. aljazeera.com Fmr. Acting Chief of Staff at ICE: a rush to hire officers and a focus on detention numbers is causing fatal mistakes.
(2026-07-28). 'Future at stake': India moves to demolish university Muslim leader founded. aljazeera.com Authorities in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh allege 38 of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University's 40 buildings were built illegally.
(2026-07-28). Savannah Guthrie pleads for help to find missing mother. aljazeera.com Journalist Savannah Guthrie has made an emotional public appeal for information about her missing mother.
(2026-07-28). Malaysia detains more than 100 Rohingya seeking help from the UN. aljazeera.com Malaysian police have detained more than 100 Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers who were seeking help from the UN.
(2026-07-28). Saturday 7/25: San Gold Rush Century: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-28). (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.
(2026-07-28). Exhibition showcases ancient Chinese roofing wisdom. ecns.cn An exhibition featuring more than 50 ancient roof tiles opened Monday at the Zhengzhou Museum in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, tracing the development of Chinese roofing techniques from the Han Dynasty (202 BC—220 AD) to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368—1912).
(2026-07-28). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-28). Saturday 7/25: California Single Payer Meeting For Heatlhcare. indybay.org Eric Quesada Center | 518 Valencia St | San Francisc…
(2026-07-28). 60-day oil stocks planned to avert crisis. tribune.com.pk 
The National Coordination and Management Council (NCMC) has given the directive to expedite work on building strategic crude oil reserves by inviting oil-producing countries to meet consumption needs for 60 days and address Pakistan's energy-security concerns. | The directive comes in the backdrop of US-Iran war that has triggered fears of a looming oil crisis. Earlier too, the government had planned to build 60-day strategic oil reserves in 2006 but the plan could not materialise due to changes in political administrations and the lack of seriousness. Moreover, the strategic oil reserves framework also featur…
(2026-07-28). Madison Teachers Union Board of Directors Statement About Corey Ruiz. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-28). UAW secretary-treasurer debate lays bare sharp conflicts in the apparatus over administration of vast union assets. wsws.org Despite the bitter conflicts in the UAW centered around fabricated allegations against Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Mock and Vice President Rich Boyer, none of the contending factions advanced any opposition to the reactionary, pro-corporate program of the union bureaucracy headed by President Shawn Fain.
(2026-07-28). PSX slips into negative territory amid cautious trading. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) traded in negative territory during the first half of the session on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index extending its losses after opening on a weak note. | As of 1: 00pm, the index stood at 177,982.68, down 279.65 points, or 0.16% from the previous close of 178,262.33. Earlier in the session, the market had fallen to 177,914.38 at 9: 39am, reflecting a decline of 347.95 points (0.20%) before trimming some of its losses. | During the session, the index touched an intraday high of 179,123.00 and a low of 177,903.87, highlighting volatile trading as investors remained cauti…
(2026-07-28). 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…
(2026-07-28). Iran Revolution: Searing Novel Traces Five Shattered Lives. juancole.com The Conversation) — In
(2026-07-28). Small traders seek industrial zones, relief. tribune.com.pk 
Commerce minister agrees to simplify rules, establish dedicated estates…
(2026-07-28). Guangzhou intermodal hub sees nearly 30% growth in international trains. ecns.cn The Guangzhou Eastern Public-Rail Intermodal Hub (Zengcheng West Station) operated 231 international freight trains in the first half of this year, transporting over 22,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of cargo valued at 6.27 billion yuan (about $873 million), Huangpu Customs said Monday.
(2026-07-28). Saturday 7/25: ICE Out! Nationwide Protest Vigils for Murders of Lorenzo & Johan. indybay.org SF Bay Area, California and beyond | Find a vigil to demand justice near you: www.mobilize.us/disappearedinamerica/…
(2026-07-28). China urges U.S. to stop AI hegemonism. ecns.cn China on Monday urged the United States to stop threatening Chinese artificial intelligence companies with investigations and sanctions over alleged intellectual property theft, describing such actions as "AI hegemonism."
(2026-07-28). Shanghai port sets national record for single-vessel car carrier shipment. ecns.cn Shanghai Nangang Port set a national record Monday when the newly delivered GLOVIS NOVA loaded 7,738 new energy passenger vehicles in a single operation.
(2026-07-28). China's first domestically built pure-electric export container vessel sets sail. ecns.cn China's first pure-electric inland container ship for export, a 182-TEU vessel, departed from Rugao Port in Jiangsu Province on Tuesday and is being shipped to Vietnam, according to Shandong New Energy Shipbuilding Co, the company that built the vessel.
(2026-07-28). Deadly flooding strikes West Virginia and Texas as global climate catastrophe intensifies. wsws.org Floods, droughts, heatwaves and wildfires mark a further intensification of the global climate catastrophe, driven by decades of fossil-fuel emissions and the refusal of capitalist governments to undertake the internationally coordinated measures required to protect human life.
(2026-07-28). Colombia's president-elect to suspend Palestine embassy. aljazeera.com Colombia's far-right president-elect says he'll close or suspend embassies in these countries…
(2026-07-28). Palestine weekly: West Bank in flames after Tal killings. aljazeera.com Deadly settler attack outside Nablus sets off days of raids, arson, closures and mass arrests.
(2026-07-28). Fashion meets glamour at Karachi runway spectacle. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-28). Refugee Convention at 75: The world must keep the promise that saved me. aljazeera.com Millions of people forced to flee need the same chance that protection gave me.
(2026-07-28). US warns hundreds of Boeing jets may require seat safety inspections. aljazeera.com US regulator warns of Boeing 737 MAX seat safety concerns, calls for inspection of 453 US-registered jets.
(2026-07-28). China In Photos: China's leading memory chipmaker CXMT shares soar in record IPO debut. ecns.cn Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) closed at 49 yuan (about $7.22) on its Shanghai STAR Market debut Monday, up 465.82 percent from its IPO price of 8.66 yuan, with full-day turnover surpassing 140 billion yuan.
(2026-07-28). Zelensky's new 'priority targets' unveiled, but Putin's air defenses make Russia look 'untouchable'. hindustantimes.com Ukraine is expanding its long-range strike campaign deep inside Russia, with President Volodymyr Zelensky unveiling an updated list of strategic targets aimed at disrupting Moscow's war machine. As Kyiv claims its drones can now reach over 3,000 km, Russia is reinforcing Moscow's air defenses and dismissing Ukraine's latest peace overtures.
(2026-07-28). Aurangzeb chairs first Access to Finance meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the first meeting of the Access to Finance Steering Committee, established to provide strategic oversight for the Prime Minister's Access to Finance Plan 2026-2028, according to an official statement issued on Monday. | The meeting focused on advancing affordable access to finance for priority sectors, including SMEs, agriculture, information technology, exports, renewable energy and housing. The committee reviewed a presentation covering governance structure, targeted outcomes and implementation workstreams aimed at expanding access to finance and strengthening fina…
(2026-07-28). Al-Shara's interview with Al Jazeera revealed five "shocking" aspects. thealtworld.com Anyone who watched Al Jazeera's interview with "interim" Syrian president Ahmad al-Shara'a two days ago would quickly conclude that he leads "Sweden", "Norway", or even the island of "Bermuda" in the North Atlantic Ocean, rather than Syria, the core state in the heart of the Arab nation where Arab and Islamic empires were established and flourished for thousands of years. | Several facts raised in this interview support what we have stated, namely that "New Syria" is colourless, tasteless, and odourless, with no distinct Arab or Islamic character. These are the pieces of evidence we focused on during the intervie…
(2026-07-28). South Korea to enshrine nuclear non-proliferation pledge in law as it pursues nuclear-powered subs: report. tribune.com.pk 
South Korea plans to introduce a special bill that would legally reaffirm its commitment not to develop or possess nuclear weapons while advancing its program to build nuclear-powered submarines, according to a Yonhap News Agency report on Tuesday citing government sources. | The proposed legislation, expected to be announced for public consultation by the Defence Ministry, outlines five basic principles for the country's nuclear-powered submarine project. | If passed, it would mark the first time South Korea's pledge not to develop or possess nuclear weapons is explicitly codified in domestic law. | Read: Sou…
(2026-07-28). Trump on Erdogan, Netanyahu and selling fighter jets to Türkiye. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump called Türkiye 'a great ally' when asked about selling F-35 fighter jets to Ankara.
(2026-07-28). PM to decide refinery policy fate today. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to remove long-standing bottlenecks in the Brownfield Refinery Policy as the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) meets on Tuesday to consider amendments that could determine the fate of billions of dollars in refinery upgrade investments. | According to official documents, the CCoE will consider amendments to the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy for Upgradation of Existing (Brownfield) Refineries, 2023, following consultations with stakeholders, including the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the finance division and the petroleum industry. | However, the proposed am…
(2026-07-28). 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…
(2026-07-28). 2026 Chinese Culture Carnival opens in Tokyo. ecns.cn The 2026 Chinese Culture Carnival kicked off in Tokyo on Friday, offering young people from China and Japan a bridge for cross-cultural learning and mutual appreciation.
(2026-07-28). How telehealth is helping close the healthcare gap in rural Zimbabwe. aljazeera.com Virtual consultations are replacing hours of travel, bringing affordable healthcare closer to rural Zimbabweans.
(2026-07-28). Wednesday 7/29: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-07-28). PML-N secures strong lead in AJK polls, wins 9 of 13 seats in Mirpur as unofficial results pour in. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) emerged as the dominant party in the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections, securing nine of the 13 seats contested across Mirpur Division, according to unofficial and unconfirmed results, while the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won the remaining four seats in the division, which comprises the districts of Mirpur, Kotli and Chaksawari, Express News reported on Tuesday. | Polling was held on Monday across 13 constituencies in the three districts from 8am to 6pm, after the Election Commission extended voting by one hour from the sch…
(2026-07-28). The International Court of Justice Climate Liability Ruling Sets a Worrying Precedent for Pandemics and Public Health. wattsupwiththat.com In many countries the Covid response mimicked the climate change playbook. The catastrophism of both agendas was based on models. Claims of scientific authority and existential crisis escalated the agendas into moral crusades and people were asked to bear sacrifices for the good of the collective humanity and the planet.
(2026-07-28). Fans slam Doctor Doom's 'Avengers: Doomsday' debut. tribune.com.pk 
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has defended the introduction of Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, rejecting claims that the iconic villain is arriving too late in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. | Speaking during San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Feige argued that Doctor Doom's debut is no more rushed than Thanos' rise before Avengers: Infinity War. | Addressing criticism from Marvel fans, Feige noted that Thanos only made brief appearances before becoming the central antagonist of Infinity War. He pointed out that the Mad Titan largely appeared in post-credit scenes and short cameos, insisting that Infinity War…
(2026-07-28). Iraq proposes strategic economic ties. tribune.com.pk 
Iraqi Consul General in Karachi Dr Maher Mjhid Jejan has called for transforming the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Iraq into a comprehensive strategic economic partnership by substantially expanding bilateral trade, investment, technology collaboration and cooperation in AI. | He urged the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to lead trade delegations to Iraq and witness firsthand the country's remarkable economic and infrastructural transformation. | Speaking at the chamber, the consul general emphasised that although bilateral trade had started gaining momentum following th…
(2026-07-28). Good Liberals Hate International Law And Love Laura Loomer. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic The US has openly announced its intention to dismantle the International Criminal Court and liberal journalists who for years have screeched about the threat to democracy posed by Donald Trump have had absolutely nothing to say. Neither the New York Times or the Washington Post (which maintains a "democracy in …
(2026-07-28). Burlington Coalition for Dismantling Racism Statement About Nolan Wells and Corey Ruiz. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-28). ICE extends lease on Texas detention centre where three migrants died. aljazeera.com Three people have died in the Texas detainment centre Camp East Montana since it opened last year.
(2026-07-28). 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.
(2026-07-28). Journalist Fakhar Durrani says foreign network tried to recruit him to publish anti-Pakistan content. tribune.com.pk 
Investigative journalist Fakhar Durrani on Tuesday said a foreign network attempted to recruit him to publish pre-written articles critical of Pakistan's state institutions and use his influence to help foreign media outlets, including DW, France 24 and The Sun, expand their presence in the country. He also released audio recordings that he said documented the interactions. | According to a post on X by Durrani, a foreign intelligence network offered him money to publish articles received from abroad. He said he was also assured that, should he face any punitive action by the Pakistani state, arrangements woul…
(2026-07-28). Govt unveils monsoon preparedness plan as climate minister urges better management to tackle disasters. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan must shift its focus from simply storing water to regulating it year-round, Climate Minister Musadiq Malik said on Tuesday, as federal ministers outlined the government's monsoon preparedness strategy and warned that better water management would be critical to protecting food security and reducing the impact of climate-related disasters. | The briefing came as Pakistan continued to battle a deadly monsoon season, with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reporting that at least 107 people had died and 297 others had been injured since the rains began on June 26. The Pakistan Meteorologic…
(2026-07-28). Brazilian left discovers too late the risks of internationalizing politics. strategic-culture.su The same people who asked Biden for help in 2022 are now complaining about Trump's interference. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | he rec…
(2026-07-28). Tax relief for livelihood sectors in China rises nearly 12% in H1. ecns.cn China's tax and fee cuts for livelihood sectors, including elderly care, healthcare, education and employment, rose 11.8% year on year in the first half of 2026, according to an official of the State Taxation Administration (STA).
(2026-07-28). Chicago Public Schools announces 1,723 layoffs, exposing conspiracy between union and mayor. wsws.org The cuts are the outcome of the four-year contract that the Chicago Teachers Union leadership and Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson imposed on teachers in April 2025.
(2026-07-28). Wednesday 8/26: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-07-28). 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.
(2026-07-28). Trump regime prepares for military draft. indybay.org Kent State Massacre: Mary Ann Vecchio kneeling over the body of Jeffrey Miller minutes after he was fatally shot by the Ohio National Guard, on May 4, 1970. A total of 67 shots were fired, and in the end, nine students were wounded and four, Allison Krause, Jeff Miller, Sandy Scheuer, and Bill Schroeder, were killed by the gunfire, during an anti-war protest to stop the war in Vietnam.
(2026-07-28). Wisconsin: Justice for Corey Ruiz; Jail Killer Cops Demands Expand Statewide (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-28). America's power rankings: The Lone Star leads the pack. strategic-culture.su America runs on electricity — but not equally. One state towers above the rest. Texas alone generates a staggering 13.44% of the nation's total electricity, more than any other state by a wide margin. This infographic ranks all 50 states by their share of U.S. power generation, revealing who fuels the grid, who barely registers, and just how dominant the Lone Star State really is.
(2026-07-28). PM directs faster implementation of government right-sizing reforms. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to accelerate the implementation of rightsizing measures aimed at improving government performance and efficiency, saying modern technology and better training were needed to enhance the effectiveness of public institutions. | According to the statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), chairing a review meeting on the government's rightsizing initiative, the prime minister said, "The performance of government institutions should be significantly improved through modern technology and better training." | He said eliminating unnecessary va…
(2026-07-28). Gold climbs Rs. 4,000 as global prices rebound. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices in Pakistan rose firmly on Monday, moving in line with international markets, after a pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran. | The All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association reported that the price of 24-carat gold increased by Rs4,000 to settle at Rs431,736 per tola. Ten-gram gold was sold at Rs370,144, reflecting a gain of Rs3,430. On Saturday, the per-tola rate had closed at Rs427,736 after a modest rise of Rs300. In the global market, spot gold advanced 0.9% to $4,090.79 per ounce by 12: 35 pm EDT (1635 GMT). US gold futures for August delivery climbed 0.5% to $4,093, a…
(2026-07-28). Wheat import decision sparks farmer outcry. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government's decision to import one million tonnes of wheat has revived a long-standing question: why does an agricultural country, with Punjab once known as the nation's food basket, continue to rely on imported grain despite repeated official claims of bumper harvests? | The move has sparked criticism from farmers and agricultural experts, who said the issue is not merely about wheat availability but years of inconsistent policymaking, weak procurement mechanisms and the absence of a long-term food security strategy. Pakistan is among the world's largest wheat producers, with annual output estima…
(2026-07-28). The Weather Underground As Seen Through A Child's Eyes. scheerpost.com Michael Steven Smith, The Indypendent. The Weather Underground carried out a string of bombings in the early 1970s to protest the Vietnam War and corporate greed. Decades later, the child of two of the group's most well-known leaders shares his story of life on the lam. Zayd Ayers Dohrn, the son of Bill Ayers and Bernadine …
(2026-07-28). Thai-China Cooperation Expo concludes in Bangkok. ecns.cn The four-day 2026 Thai-China Cooperation Expo concluded on Saturday in Bangkok, highlighting cooperation in trade, investment, technology and education.
(2026-07-28). Europe's "firewave" and global capitalism's climate crisis. wsws.org Workers must fight for the resources to mount an urgent response, but to carry out such measures without also tackling the social system producing these disasters is like firefighting on the slopes of a volcano.
(2026-07-28). Dear You brings cross-strait memories to Taoyuan Film Festival. ecns.cn Chinese film Dear You will make its Taiwan debut in August in Special Screening section of the Taoyuan Film Festival, with tickets snapped up shortly after sales opened on July 27.
(2026-07-28). China's ecological environment improves in H1. ecns.cn China's ecological environment generally improved in the first half of the year, with air quality showing steady progress and surface water quality remaining stable, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-07-28). China's Big Data Expo to spotlight AI, global digital cooperation. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Big Data Industry Expo will open on Aug. 28 in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, officials from the National Data Administration announced Monday.
(2026-07-28). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-28). Saturday 7/25: Footprint America: a San Francisco walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-28). Comicomment: Those who stir up trouble in the South China Sea will capsize. ecns.cn Those who stir up trouble in the South China Sea will eventually capsize.
(2026-07-28). Bronx public defenders walk out. wsws.org The WSWS spoke to Bronx Defenders attorneys, social workers and support staff, who launched a strike Monday over wages and working conditions.
(2026-07-28). State Department accuses Americans of being communists. indybay.org March 5, 1960 photo of Ernesto "Che" Guevara…
(2026-07-28). Japanese GTA 6 copies to have 170-day code expiry. tribune.com.pk 
Physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 for PlayStation 5 sold in Japan will include download codes that expire 170 days after the game's launch, according to details shared by publisher Take-Two Interactive. | The expiry period begins on November 19, 2026, the confirmed release date for GTA 6, meaning the codes included with Japanese PS5 physical editions will stop working around mid-May 2027. | Take-Two confirmed the limitation through an update to its official Grand Theft Auto VI platform editions and versions support page. | The company said the expiry date is required due to regional regulations in Japan, w…
(2026-07-28). Visa freeze hits exports, businesses. tribune.com.pk 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly frozen visa issuance for Pakistanis, hitting exports and disrupting international trade activities, business leaders have warned. | Speaking on the issue, Ismail Suttar, Founder and Chairman of the Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan, said the UAE is currently not issuing visas to Pakistani citizens under any category, creating serious challenges for exporters, traders and business delegations. He said the reasons behind the restrictions had not been officially communicated, leaving the business community uncertain about future commercial exchanges with one…
(2026-07-28). Ebola response workers strike in DR Congo as death toll spikes. aljazeera.com Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment centre in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, have gone on strike.
(2026-07-28). 1 year since the IWA-RFC hearing on the death of Ronald Adams Sr.: MIOSHA still silent as industrial toll mounts. wsws.org On July 27, 2025, the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees (IWA-RFC) presented its initial findings of its independent investigation into the death of Stellantis worker Ronald Adams Sr.
(2026-07-28). The war at home: Record 2026-27 school closures—the working class pays for US imperialism. wsws.org The nationwide wave of closures is not the sum of isolated local decisions. It is the restructuring of public education in the interests of the financial oligarchy that declares neighborhood schools unaffordable while submitting a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget.
(2026-07-28). EconoScope | Why Yiwu can turn online trends into global bestsellers. ecns.cn A solar-powered fan hat that went viral in the United States last summer and a novelty palm hat that swept social media this year have become the latest examples of how Yiwu, China's small commodities hub, rapidly transforms online trends into market-ready products.
(2026-07-28). Tuesday 8/4: Phonebank for Cori Bush! indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/coribush1/event/918558/…
(2026-07-28). Just one in three Americans back Iran war, most unsure of Trump's goals: poll. geo.tv Anti-war demonstration outside the main gate of RAF Fairford airbase, which hosts US Air Force personnel in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, July 25, 2026.— ReutersJust one in three Americans support the war on Iran, the lowest reading in a Reuters/Ipsos poll since the…
(2026-07-28). 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.
(2026-07-28). In powerful rebound, PSX surges 7,200 points. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday made a powerful comeback as the KSE-100 index surged over 7,200 points, driven by easing US-Iran tensions that lifted global risk appetite, a sharp retreat in oil prices and growing investor confidence that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) would keep its policy rate unchanged at 11.5%. | The benchmark index climbed 7,241.13 points, or 4.23%, to settle at 178,262.34. It extended gains in the latter half of the session as expectations of maintaining the status quo in monetary policy strengthened. In early trading, the index soared more than 5,000 points, touching 176,392.6…
(2026-07-28). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Guatemala bus, transit and delivery drivers hold protest strike; Picket line clash between striking workers and sheriff's deputies at C&H sugar in California.
(2026-07-28). Justin Greaves sets new cricket bowling record with five wicket maiden. aljazeera.com Greaves, a West Indies paceman, becomes the first player in Test history to bowl five straight wicket maidens.
(2026-07-28). UE Union Local 1186: Justice for Corey Ruiz! Live Over Property! All Out for August 4, 2026 Madison Common Council Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-28). Student aid recipients in China reach 160 mln in 2025. ecns.cn Nearly 160 million student aid recipients were recorded nationwide in 2025, an increase of more than 5% from the previous year, with total funding exceeding 390 billion yuan ($57.6 billion), up more than 14% year on year, official data released Tuesday by the Ministry of Education showed.
(2026-07-28). 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…
(2026-07-28). Tuesday 7/28: Webinar: Creative Resistance & Media Activism in Western Sahara. indybay.org Online | www.nonviolenceinternational.net/webinar……
(2026-07-28). Australia: Labor's $10 billion housing scheme delivers under 1,500 homes in 2 years. wsws.org The Housing Australia Future Fund, a central part of Labor's election platform in 2022, was supposed to make available an additional 40,000 dwellings by 2029.
(2026-07-28). Trump Administration Comes Clean About Canceling Grants for Political Reasons. Congress Won't Do Anything, Voters Need to Respond. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat ScheerPost When the Congress of the United States appropriates funds for a particular purpose, it is the president's job to expend those funds as directed by Congress. Seems simple enough. While disputes have arisen from time to time when presidents have either refused to spend such funds or redirected them to other purposes, …
(2026-07-28). China-Europe freight trains top 130,000 trips. ecns.cn China-Europe freight train services have completed more than 130,000 trips carrying goods worth over $520 billion over the past decade.
(2026-07-28). Trump Michigan speech: Trade war and anti-communism. wsws.org Trump's appearance combined appeals to economic nationalism with red-baiting against all political opposition.
(2026-07-28). China implements 33,000 water projects in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China carried out 33,000 water conservancy projects nationwide in the first half of 2026, with total investment reaching 515.1 billion yuan (about $76 billion), according to the Ministry of Water Resources.
(2026-07-28). Over 20,000 test licenses for intelligent connected vehicles issued in China. ecns.cn China has issued more than 20,000 test licenses for intelligent connected vehicles, opened over 57,000 kilometers of roads and completed more than 220 million kilometers of testing this year, Guo Shougang, an official with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), said Monday at a media roundtable in Beijing.
(2026-07-28). Monday 7/27: Sped Up Schedule of Cop Crackdowns on Coral Street Encampment Community. indybay.org Limekiln and Coral St. ⚪ meet on Limekiln to cover Coral St., Limekiln, and adjacent streets depending on the police harassment radius.
(2026-07-28). 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers – California State Capitol – July 28, 2026. indybay.org Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim July 28, 1992, as Buffalo Soldiers Day. I urge all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities in honor of the Black Americans who served our Nation as members of the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments…
(2026-07-28). Saturday 8/29: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-07-28). Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5bn to settle talc cancer lawsuits. aljazeera.com Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5.5bn to settle nearly 70,000 US lawsuits over talc-based baby powder cancer claims.
(2026-07-28). A Camden apartment complex was threatened with condemnation 3 years ago. It has 156 new violations. 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? City officials said, shortly thereafter, that pro…
(2026-07-28). 13th edition of Xinhua Dictionary released, circulation tops 700 million. ecns.cn The 13th edition of the Xinhua Dictionary has been published nationwide, with cumulative circulation surpassing 700 million copies.
(2026-07-28). Thursday 8/20: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel – 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-07-28). 'Earth's Greatest Enemy' Delivers A Penetrating Insight Into The Heart Of Our Dystopia. thealtworld.com There's a powerful new documentary out called The film breaks down how the US military has become the single most environmentally destructive institution on our planet by an extremely massive margin, walking the audience through the many ways the Pentagon and its global metastases have been churning out carbon emissions, pouring toxins into the air and water, wiping out prec…
(2026-07-28). Govt picks exporters' interest cost. tribune.com.pk 
The government on Monday approved a subsidy of Rs98 billion to provide highly cheaper loans to exporters, including 10-year loans at a fixed 5% rate, to give yet another push to exports that fell 6% in the last fiscal year despite numerous incentives. | The total estimated subsidy impact of such export schemes over 10 years at the existing interest rates is Rs270 billion. The government last month withdrew a subsidy of Rs76 billion given to pick the transfer cost of foreign remittances, underscoring its preference to promote exports over remittances. Exports remained $11.5 billion less than remittances in the…
(2026-07-28). AI won't run on talking points. wattsupwiththat.com AI won't run on talking points. It will run on affordable, abundant electricity. The market is already pointing us toward the fastest, most affordable path to more power. Let's take it.
(2026-07-28). Israeli ex-generals urge Trump to push Netanyahu on 'settler terror'. aljazeera.com Settler violence in the occupied West Bank endangers Israel's future, 550 former officials tell Trump.
(2026-07-28). 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 .
(2026-07-28). Rumor of 'ancient watchtower in Xizang forcibly demolished' debunked. ecns.cn A video circulating online that allegedly shows the forcible demolition of an ancient Jiarong watchtower in Xizang has been dismissed as false by a Chinese media outlet. An investigation found that the footage was misleading and did not involve any protected cultural heritage site.
(2026-07-28). Cabinet approves amendments to Oil Refining Policy for Euro-V fuel rollout. tribune.com.pk 
The Cabinet Committee on Energy on Tuesday approved amendments to the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy 2023 that will enable the modernisation of Pakistan's existing oil refineries to produce Euro-V compliant petrol and diesel, while reducing the production of furnace oil and other low-value petroleum products, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). | Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the cabinet committee meeting at the Prime Minister's House, where members reviewed refinery upgrades, energy sector reforms, and progress on implementation of the refining policy. | The prime min…
(2026-07-28). Sunday 8/2: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-07-28). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's approach to confidentiality. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-07-28). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Trump calls protester 'communist' after Michigan speech interruption. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-28). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). The synthesis of regional conflicts into WWIII has begun. strategic-culture.su
(2026-07-28). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Sussex County considers regulations to preserve Delaware forests in the face of development. whyy.org
(2026-07-28). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). ICRC working paper on six ICT-related threats faced by civilian populations. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). La riserva strategica "militare" che l'Unione Europea ha costituito per Kiev. strategic-culture.su L'UE — composta da governi che promettono una cosa e ne fanno un'altra — ha somministrato al popolo ucraino il suo veleno. | Segue nostro Introduzione: dalla "solidarietà " alla strategia | Quando la Russia è entrata per la prima volta in Ucraina nel febbraio 2022, l'Unione Europea ha reagito con una rapidità e una generosità senza precedenti nella storia del blocco. Sapendo cià≤ che sappiamo oggi su Frontex, sui miliardi…
(2026-07-28). El desgaste del conflicto: Ucrania, Europa y el ocaso de un gran engaño. strategic-culture.su Les prometieron la gloria, pero en lugar de eso se encontraron en el infierno | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | No ha salido como ellos decían que saldr…
(2026-07-28). 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…
(2026-07-28). O Brasil se aproxima da OTAN e de Israel para Modernizar suas foràßas armadas. strategic-culture.su
(2026-07-27). Agiografia e Governo di Ali Khamenei. strategic-culture.su Oltre agli aspetti istituzionali e strategici, il modello di leadership di Khamenei comprende anche una specifica dimensione simbolica e personale. | Segue nostro Passaggio di testimone | La memoria di Sayyed Ai Khamenei, guida suprema della Rivoluzione Islamica dell'Iran, merita ancora qualche parola.