presstv.co.uk (2026-07-10). Irans top security official warns of retaliation for attacks on infrastructure
"As we have previously declared, any attack on [Iran's] infrastructure will be met with reciprocal response," he said. | | He added that the criminal Israeli regime, which stands behind such mischievous acts, will not be safe from the response of Iranian forces.
(2026-07-10). Chris Hedges Report: What Happens 'When the World Sleeps'? popularresistance.org Francesca Albanese, the special rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories comprising the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem, is one of the singular most courageous voices against the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the savage repression meted out to Palestinians in the West Bank. Her detailed UN reports have been fearless examinations of the machinery of apartheid and genocide and Israel's disregard for international humanitarian law. She has been viciously attacked. The Trump administration ordered the U.S. Department of Treasury to classify her as a "specially designated national", cutting her off from t…
motherjones.com (2026-07-10). Trump Strikes Iran and Threatens War Crimes — AgainTrump said Wednesday that the US would continue strikes on Iran for a second night, andif it had toseize much of the countrys oil and target electric and desalination plants.
(2026-07-10). Attacks between US and Iran pause as diplomacy takes the lead. newarab.com 
Welcome, | Here are the key news stories of the day so far: | The United States and Iran are lowering tensions following days of strikes between the two. Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz plunged, negatively impacting markets
| Funeral ceremonies for the slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei concluded following a seven-day procession that brought together millions of mourners across Iraq and Iran
| Israeli attacks persist on Gaza and southern Lebanon over the past day, despite alleged 'ceasefires' |
(2026-07-10). Hormuz traffic slumps as US, Iran trade strikes. al-monitor.com Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply since Wednesday, especially through the UN-backed Omani route, analysts said, after vessels were attacked earlier this week and as the United States and Iran traded renewed strikes. | The southern Omani route, used in past weeks by many vessels not linked to Iran, has been largely avoided since Wednesday.
(2026-07-10). More LNG tankers resume Hormuz transit despite tensions. moderndiplomacy.eu More liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers have resumed sailing through the Strait of Hormuz despite renewed military tensions in the Gulf, while Japan said most of its commercial vessels have safely exited the region following attacks on shipping earlier this week. The increase in vessel movements suggests shipping companies are cautiously returning to one of …
(2026-07-10). As Iran lays Ali Khamenei to rest, Netanyahu issues brutal warning to Mojtaba Khamenei. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that "the war has not yet ended" while addressing a military graduation ceremony, stressing Israel's readiness for future threats and unveiling plans to boost defense spending over the next decade. Netanyahu reiterated that Israel would prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and highlighted recent military operations against Iranian targets. Defense Minister Israel Katz also said the Israeli military remains prepared to resume operations if necessary, including potential strikes on Iran. Watch the full, uncut speeches from Netanyahu and Katz as they outline…
(2026-07-10). The Making of a War: A Political Discourse Analysis of the 2026 U.S.-Iran War. moderndiplomacy.eu Donning a white cap that reads in capital letters U S A, President Donald Trump announced the launch of "major combat operations in Iran" in the late morning of February 28, 2026. His objectives were clear: Iran can and will never have a nuclear weapon; to "raze its missile industry to the ground"; to "annihilate …
(2026-07-10). After US warship failures in Iran war, China exposes Trump's Navy's 3 weaknesses: Taiwan war prep. hindustantimes.com As the Iran war theater flickers back to life, Chinese analysts are spotlighting fires, electrical faults and propulsion failures on U.S. warships near the region. Drawing on reports about Ford, Zumwalt, Eisenhower and Higgins, this video breaks down claims of "crippled" systems, strained maintenance — and why Beijing thinks it widens its window on Taiwan.
(2026-07-10). Trump bombs Iran for third day amid Khamenei funeral. wsws.org The Trump administration continued its bombing of Iran for a third day on Thursday, striking the rail lines to Mashhad as mourners buried Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader assassinated by US and Israeli forces on the first day of the war.
(2026-07-10). Iran buries Khamenei as Gulf tensions again escalate. geo.tv 
A vehicle transports the coffin of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 in Israeli and US airstrikes, and coffins of his family members, on the day of their burial, in a culmination of a mass funeral, in Mashhad, Iran, July 9, 2026. —…
(2026-07-10). Renewed Gulf Hostilities, Elevated Regional and Global Uncertainty. juancole.com Singapore (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — | Renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and Israel's continuing military campaigns reflect rising risks of a wider Middle East conflict and elevated energy and food crises internationally. | The United States and Iran traded new attacks overnight into Thursday, intensifying an exchange that has threatened the collapse of their agreement to end the war. According to President Trump, the ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran was The…
(2026-07-10). Israel Says Iran Wants Trump Dead: Why Didn't the US Discover It First? thinktank.pk As tensions between the United States and Iran once again reach dangerous levels, a new intelligence claim has added another layer of geopolitical intrigue. According to multiple American media reports, Israel has shared intelligence with Washington alleging that Iran has developed a "specific" plan to assassinate US President Donald Trump. The reports surfaced shortly after …
(2026-07-10). US Begins Bombing Iran For The Second Night. popularresistance.org US Central Command said on Wednesday that the US started bombing Iran again, marking the second night of US strikes, which came after President Trump said the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding was "over" and threatened more attacks. | Iranian media reported explosions near several Iranian cities along the coast, including Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Konarak, and Chabahar, and said that Iranian air defenses are confronting "hostile targets." | Iran's IRNA news agency reported that a firefighter was killed by US strikes that hit facilities at the Iranshahr airport in southeastern Iran.
(2026-07-10). Lebanon readies pilot zones, presses for Israeli withdrawal. newarab.com 
According to a statement from the Lebanese presidency, the meeting at Baabda Palace focused on several topics, particularly the situation in the sout…
(2026-07-10). In south Lebanon's Ghandouriyeh, residents reject 'pilot zone'. newarab.com 
Two scenes encapsulate the reality in the southern Lebanese town of Ghandouriyeh today.
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(2026-07-10). DOES THE TAIL WAG THE DOG? IMPLAUSIBLE DENIABILITY AND THE FOMENTING OF ANTI-SEMITISM. indybay.org Fomenting historicd anti-semitism while justifying genocide…
(2026-07-10). Andy Burnham apology for Labour stance on Gaza: Is UK's position shifting? aljazeera.com Likely incoming UK PM hints at policy shifts towards Israel's genocidal war on Gaza. But analysts are wary.
(2026-07-10). Even as ceasefire frays, Trump and Iran shy away from full war. al-monitor.com The United States and Iran are escalating their tit-for-tat strikes, posing the biggest threat yet to their framework deal.
(2026-07-10). Friday 7/17: All Out on July 17! Defend Cuba Against U.S. Imperialism! indybay.org 24th Street Mission BART…
(2010-07-26). Cuba: 'The blockade suffocates and kills silently'. links.org.au 
Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla on the necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba.
(2026-07-10). China urges U.S. to lift blockade, sanctions against Cuba. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Thursday said that the U.S. needs to heed the call for justice from the international community, and immediately lift its blockade, sanctions and any forms of coercion, pressuring and military threat against Cuba.
(2026-07-10). Cuba: A center for science and soul is born. wibailoutpeople.org 
Medical center inauguration. Photo: Estudios Revolución…
(2026-07-10). Comicomment | No incubator for the demon of militarism. ecns.cn Japan's military-industrial complex is dangerous not simply because it produces weapons, but because it creates the very demand for them. It does not merely serve military expansion—it actively fuels it. Once this self-reinforcing cycle of interests takes hold, it could propel Japan further down the path of remilitarization.
(2026-07-10). Chasing Wildlife: From the Golden Toad to Giant Elephants. whyy.org Many adventurers and researchers feel the call of the wild — a force tugging them to explore, climb distant mountains, venture into faraway forests, and discover or rediscover something: a creature, a place, some new clue. On this episode: Adventures in the Wild, featuring the mythical golden toad, raging elephants, and poisonous snakes. | In India, tea gardens often attract wild herds of Asian elephants, causing wildlife to clash with civilization. (Avijan Saha)…
(2026-07-10). Failed Assassination of Hazem Qassem Burnham Apologizes on Gaza 'War Not Ended'. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-07-10). Israel mulls its own years-long reconstruction plan for Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-07-10). 'Testament to something horrific': Louis Theroux on Gaza medics. newarab.com 
(2026-07-10). Chickenpox, scabies and more: Gaza's children battle their skin. newarab.com 
For six-year-old Yahya Abu Nassira, As temperatures soar, the tent traps the heat like an ov…
(2026-07-10). Degree but no job: The battle against unemployment in Gaza. aljazeera.com Gaza's young graduates face sky-high unemployment as Israel's war devastates job market.
(2026-07-10). Netanyahu races to keep promises to allies ahead of election. al-monitor.com With the Israeli parliament set to dissolve in the coming days, just four months before national elections, the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is racing to pass a series of bills, drawing fierce criticism from opposition. | The veteran prime minister, who has held office for nearly two decades across multiple terms, is facing public anger over a series of failures ⚪ particularly those that led to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack, which triggered the war in Gaza.
(2026-07-10). 2026 War Abolisher Awards Announced, Event Scheduled. worldbeyondwar.org 
By World BEYOND War, July 10, 2026 | The 2026 War Abolisher Awards Will Be Presented to | No Foreign Bases in Ecuador, | Mazin Qumsiyeh and Jessie Chang Qumsiyeh, | The Directors of Earth's Greatest Enemy, | Palestine Action, | Flotillas to Gaza. | The global peace organization World BEYOND War has announced the awardees for its sixth annual War Abolisher Awards. The awardees will accept their awards in an online event on July 24. The event is free and open to the media and the public. Those wishing t…
(2026-07-10). UNRWA is Irreplaceable in Gaza. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Palestinians receive humanitarian aid from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Khan Younis, February 5, 2025. | © 2025 Abed Rahim Khatib/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Photo…
(2026-07-10). likely next PM, Andy Burnham, says he wants to put more pressure on Israel. al-monitor.com LONDON, July 9 (Reuters) – Andy Burnham, who is expected to be named as Britain's new prime minister later this month, wants to exert more pressure on the Israeli government over its actions in Gaza, the Guardian reported on Thursday.In an interview with the newspaper, Burnham was critical of how current Prime Minister Keir Starmer had initially reacted to Israel's military campaign in Gaza in October 2023, which came after an attack on Israel by Hamas-led gunmen.
(2026-07-10). Democracy Now! 2026-07-10 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 10, 2026; "Now or Never": DSA & Justice Democrats on Changing the Democratic Party, Mamdani, Gaza & More; "Exposing Instagram's Darkest Secret": BBC's Divya Arya on Ads for Child Sex Abuse Material in India; FOIA Under Attack: Landmark Transparency Law Turns 60; Fed Gov't Blocking More Documents Than Ever | Headlines for July 10, 2026; "Now or Never": DSA & Justice Democrats on Changing the Democratic Party, Mamdani, Gaza & More; "Exposing Instagram's Darkest Secret": BBC's Divya Arya on Ads for Child Sex Abuse Material…
(2026-07-10). EU states do not need 'consensus' to hold Israel accountable. aljazeera.com As foreign ministers meet on Gaza and the West Bank, national governments cannot hide behind EU paralysis.
(2026-07-10). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). Kubayi addresses AI and the Law conference. sanews.gov.za Kubayi addresses AI and the Law conference | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) systems largely trained on foreign datasets risk perpetuating racial bias and undermining South Africa's transformative constitutional vision if they are not infused with local historical context. ⚪ The Minister delivered remarks at the University of Johannesburg's "AI and the Law" conference. ⚪ She explained that while AI-powered solutions could drastically reduce legal costs and delays, the same technology could just as easily increase access to injustic…
(2026-07-10). Flood relief efforts continue in Guangxi. ecns.cn Rescue operations continued in Guigang, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Thursday, as emergency personnel and relief supplies arrived to support flood-affected communities. Local authorities said rescue and recovery efforts are progressing in an orderly manner.
(2026-07-10). Sanxingdui iconic bronze figure offers glimpse into actual ancient sacrificial ceremony. ecns.cn The Sichuan Provincial Cultural Relics and Archaeology Research Institute announced its latest research findings on Friday, revealing that Sanxingdui's iconic bronze figure, kneeling with a zun vessel on its head, is a vivid re-creation of an actual sacrificial ceremony, reflecting the reverence the ancient Shu people held for the divine thousands of years ago.
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system. moderndiplomacy.eu China has successfully tested a sea-based rocket booster recovery system for the first time, marking a major milestone in its efforts to develop reusable launch vehicles and narrow the gap with U.S. space companies led by SpaceX. The experimental recovery, carried out on Friday using a net mounted on an offshore platform, is China's first …
(2026-07-10). fear of Pauline Hanson is her greatest weapon. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-10). Turkey brokers intra-Somalia talks as federal rifts test Ankara's influence. al-monitor.com Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland and Jubaland states reportedly declined to join the talks, as Ankara is ramping up efforts to shore up support for Somalia's federal institutions.
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). Seafarers attacked in Hormuz sue shipping company in Thailand. newarab.com 
Three former crew members of a Thai cargo ship struck in the The ship, the Mayuree Naree, was hit by a projectile north of Oman on 11 March, killing three people. The remaining 20 crew members were rescued and returned to Thailand about a week later. | Former crew members Panithi Tumkaew, Noppadon Wongsuvan and Surades Manpuen filed the lawsuit against Precious Shipping Co. as well as two a…
(2026-07-10). Inquest dockets opened following spaza shop snack deaths. sanews.gov.za Inquest dockets opened following spaza shop snack deaths | The Police in Witbank, Mpumalanga, have opened two inquest dockets for investigation after a 43-year-old man and his four-year-old nephew died allegedly after consuming biscuits from a local spaza shop on Wednesday. ⚪ "It is reported that the owner of the tuck shop, who is a foreign national, had arranged with the landlord to store his stock in the main house. This was after he heard that there was looting of tuck shops belonging to foreign nationals in the area. The landlord allegedly consumed some of the biscuits and shared them with his nephew. ⚪ "Sh…
(2026-07-10). Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh in December despite death sentence. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said she plans to return to Bangladesh around December, even though she has been sentenced to death in a case filed by the country's International Crimes Tribunal.In an interview with Reuters, Hasina said she and several senior leaders of the now-banned Awami League would return to Bangladesh and surrender before the courts. She said she is aware that she could be arrested or even lose her life after returning but believes she must go back.Sheikh Hasina said she wanted to face the legal process in her own country and expressed hope that the court p…
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). The Real Grid Crisis Is a State Policy Problem Dressed Up as a Market Failure. wattsupwiththat.com The states are absolutely responsible for chucking icebergs into the path of this ship, and if it goes down, they'll have themselves to blame for the aftermath.
(2026-07-10). Nostalgic teahouse revitalizes rural tourism in Hunan Province. ecns.cn A field-side teahouse in Kaihui Town, Changsha County has now become a popular tourist spot because of its blend of rural nostalgia with local cultural heritage.
(2026-07-10). Health practitioners warn on continued dispensing of dangerous weight loss drugs. sanews.gov.za Health practitioners warn on continued dispensing of dangerous weight loss drugs | Health regulators have warned against the use or dispensing of recalled drugs Semaglutide and Tirzepatide. | The two medications are aimed at treating diabetes but are being used for weight loss purposes. | "The South African Pharmacy Council, Health Professions Council of South Africa and the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority hereby warn the public, pharmacies and dispensing medical practitioners against any continued use, prescription and/or dispensing of iDEXIS Semaglutide, iDEXIS Tirzepatide, and iDEXIS Semaglu…
(2026-07-10). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-10). Friday 7/31: "Desperado: The Real Story" Tales of Rough Frontier Justice. indybay.org Park Hall Community Center | 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA 95005…
(2026-07-10). 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!
(2026-07-10). Thursday 7/9: Calling Party for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp79…
(2026-07-10). 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…
(2026-07-10). Saturday 7/11: The Black Panther Party, The SF State Third World Strike & The Lessons For Today: A Panel. indybay.org Zoom Event…
(2026-07-10). Wednesday 7/8: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-07-10). Yi embroidery becomes first Chinese intangible heritage craft in World Cup licensed products. ecns.cn For the first time, a Chinese intangible cultural heritage craft has entered FIFA's official World Cup licensed product system.
(2026-07-10). Russia blasts 'contradictory' West at UN: 'Defeated' Moscow still a NATO boogeyman. hindustantimes.com Russia and Ukraine clashed at the United Nations Security Council over competing claims about the war's progress and future security risks. Russian diplomat Anna Evstigneeva criticized Western warnings that Moscow could threaten NATO while also facing setbacks in Ukraine, calling the narrative contradictory. She accused Western nations of fueling the conflict through military support and intelligence assistance to Kyiv. Ukraine's representative rejected Russia's statements, accusing Moscow of spreading propaganda and refusing genuine peace efforts. This report covers the latest UN debate, the opposing arguments f…
(2026-07-10). Chinese-built Lupar Cross-Sea Bridge opens to traffic in Malaysia. ecns.cn The Lupar Cross-Sea Bridge in Malaysia's Sarawak state, built by a Chinese company, officially opened to traffic on Thursday, ending local residents' long-standing reliance on ferries, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). Madison, July 19, 2026: Big Ride For Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). 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'.
(2026-07-10). New Zealand woman released after 73 days in ICE detention. wsws.org The horrific experience of Everlee Wihongi underscores that nobody is exempt from the sweeping attacks on basic democratic rights by the Trump administration.
(2026-07-10). America 250 – 160th Buffalo Soldiers Luncheon & National Black Business Month Celebration. indybay.org Buffalo Soldiers rode through the streets of San Francisco protecting President Theodore Roosevelt dedicate Dewey Statue in Union Square. From the SF Presidio gates horses beat steady rhythms into the earth, carrying along the California Buffalo Soldiers Trails toward Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, where they carved trails through ancient silence. Today, known as Brigadier General Charles Young, he led the way as guardians of the giant trees, tended the wild, and left their courage in the granite and the wind.
(2026-07-10). Wednesday 7/8: Lessons of Minneapolis Teamster General Strike For Today-Presentation. indybay.org laborfest.net/2026/event/lessons-of-minn……
(2026-07-10). Claim: Climate Change is Driving Child Marriages. wattsupwiththat.com Maybe if mom or dad had a high income oil or gas job they wouldn't have to marry off the kids to strangers.
(2026-07-10). High-tech equipment aids flood rescue efforts in Guangxi. ecns.cn High-tech equipment and joint rescue teams have been deployed in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to respond to severe flooding caused by Typhoon Maysak.
(2026-07-10). One million women and girls lose access to support amid aid cuts: UN. geo.tv 
The United Nations logo adorns a window at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 18, 2025. — ReutersThe United Nations warned Friday that at least one million women and girls had lost access to critical support due to dramatic cuts to foreign aid spending since January…
(2026-07-10). Richmond home where Imran Khan lived with Goldsmiths goes on sale for £25m. geo.tv 
(2026-07-10). Asian chip stocks rise ahead of SK Hynix U.S. debut. moderndiplomacy.eu Asian stock markets climbed on Friday as investors piled back into semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) shares ahead of the highly anticipated U.S. stock market debut of South Korean memory-chip maker SK Hynix. The rally came despite renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran, with investors largely looking past geopolitical tensions and instead …
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). Utah book banning spree part of a broader, preemptive campaign of censorship and oppression. wsws.org This is a concerted, organized campaign driven by ultra-right elements dedicated to forcing their anti-democratic and unpopular views on a largely unsuspecting public.
(2026-07-10). Ancient Thai khon wins popularity among Thai youngsters. ecns.cn On Friday, Thai teenage students watched a Khon performance at the Khon Theatre Museum in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Thailand. Originating over 400 years ago during the Ayutthaya Kingdom of Thailand, Khon was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2018.
(2026-07-10). Scepticism after Palestinian president sets elections on 28 Nov. newarab.com 
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(2026-07-10). All creatures have souls: horse blocks woman's car, saves her from crash ahead. ecns.cn A circulated video clip shows a woman driving alone when she encountered a horse blocking her car. After the horse finally moved aside, she discovered that a traffic accident had occurred just ahead. Some believe the horse may have unknowingly protected her from danger. All creatures have souls—thank you, little horse, for your "kind guardianship."
(2026-07-10). Comicomment | Hatching ambitions, breeding disasters. ecns.cn The real danger of Japan's military-industrial complex is not just that it makes weapons, but that it creates demand for them. As defense spending and industrial interests feed each other, Japan risks accelerating its remilitarization.
(2026-07-10). Did Pope Leo excommunicate SSPX over Israel. newarab.com 
While the immediate dispute centres on papal authority and the unauthorised consecration of four bishops, the SSPX's decades-long rejection of the Second Vatican Council also touches on the Catholic Church's modern teaching on Judaism, Islam, religious freedom and interfaith dialogue. | Those theological disagreements have given the move…
(2026-07-10). Fall in funding cuts aid to 1 million women: UN. aljazeera.com The US was the first to slash billions in foreign assistance in 2025, but other major donors have followed suit.
(2026-07-10). Shoe factory owner in SE China's Fujian detained after fire kills 28. ecns.cn The shoe factory owner and several others suspected of being responsible for a fire accident on Thursday that killed 28 people in Jinjiang City in southeast China's Fujian Province have been detained by police.
(2026-07-10). NATO missile move angers Putin? After Patriot production, West lets Kyiv hit Russia with Meteor. hindustantimes.com As Russia bombs Kyiv three times in a week, Sweden's defence minister says Ukraine can "of course" use Meteor missiles against targets inside Russia, while Trump agrees to let Kyiv manufacture Patriot interceptors. This video explains the weapons shift, ranges and how it reshapes Putin's risk calculus.
(2026-07-10). Beijing exhibition uses digital technology to showcase traditional Chinese music. ecns.cn An immersive digital art exhibition opened at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing on Wednesday，using technology to present traditional Chinese music through interactive displays.
(2026-07-10). Chinese scientists find plant roots can avoid decaying matter to escape pathogens. ecns.cn A research team from China's Northwest A&F University has discovered that plant roots can actively avoid areas containing decaying plant material and high concentrations of pathogens, revealing a previously unknown plant defense mechanism.
(2026-07-10). Fatal Snobbery: In France, It's Better To Die From A Heatwave Than to Do as Americans. wattsupwiththat.com French authorities seem to prefer seeing citizens suffer through heatwaves — and die by the thousands — than utilizing modern air conditioning.
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). IMF cuts global growth forecast, raises China outlook. ecns.cn The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday cut its global economic growth forecast for 2026 to 3% while raising its projection for China's economy to 4.6%.
(2026-07-10). Iran buries Khamenei after new fighting with US erupts. newarab.com 
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). Rescue efforts continue after deadly landslide in Northwest China. ecns.cn Rescue operations are continuing after a landslide struck Tanchang County in Longnan, northwest China's Gansu Province, on July 8, killing several people. Emergency crews continue search-and-rescue efforts despite unstable terrain.
(2026-07-10). Palestinian Families Have Barricaded Themselves Inside Their Homes. popularresistance.org Bassam Ideis opens the large gate leading to his home's courtyard in the Masoudiyya area of the northern West Bank to welcome his guests, staying by the entrance to shut it quickly behind him. Before walking away, he turns back after a few steps to check that it's locked. Settler incursions from the new outpost erected on May 15 have increased of late. He checks the lock again, just to be sure. | On either side of the gate, a long fence encircles the Ideis family home. Iron shutters have been placed over every window. Children rarely come out to play in the courtyard, and the entire property looks abandoned from…
(2026-07-10). Chinese student photographs city skyline more than 100 km away. ecns.cn A student in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, captured a rare long-distance view of landmarks in Pingxiang, Jiangxi Province, from more than 100 kilometers away on Thursday.
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). NATO's Bipolar Summit in Ankara. ummid.com Donald Trump turned NATO's Ankara summit into a one-man show – reviving Iran hostilities, threatening Spain, demanding Greenland, and needling allies – while Secretary-General Mark Rutte's flattery-and-spending strategy kept the alliance intact.
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). 5th Annual Watertown PRIDE, July 18, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
This year's Pride will be on July 18, 2026 at…
(2026-07-10). Withheld equitable share not a sign of insolvency, says Nelson Mandela Bay. sanews.gov.za Withheld equitable share not a sign of insolvency, says Nelson Mandela Bay | The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has sought to reassure residents, businesses and investors that National Treasury's decision to temporarily withhold its July 2026 equitable share allocation does not constitute a declaration that the metro is financially insolvent or incapable of delivering services. | The assurance follows National Treasury's announcement that it is temporarily withholding the July 2026 equitable share transfers to several municipalities, including Nelson Mandela Bay, to enforce compliance with the Municipal Finance…
(2026-07-10). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-10). Starbucks rewrites its own rules, again. wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Starbucks has an announcement. No, not a fair contract. Not better staffing. Not a real wage increase… TikToks. That's right, Starbucks is launching a program to pay select baristas to make TikTok content for the brand. Creative briefs and all. A cut of the ad revenue, if your video …
(2026-07-10). From threats to praise, Trump keeps allies guessing at NATO summit. al-monitor.com By Gram Slattery and Humeyra PamukANKARA, July 9 (Reuters) – As they prepared for this week's NATO summit in Ankara, the leaders of America's allies wondered which Donald Trump would join them – the friendly U.S. president who has praised the dedication of NATO allies or the testy Trump who has threatened to implode the 77-year-old alliance?It turns out they got both.
(2026-07-10). China, Saudi Arabia sign MoU on copyright cooperation. ecns.cn China's National Copyright Administration and the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property signed a memorandum of understanding on copyright and related rights cooperation in Geneva on Thursday, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-10). China sweeps all golds in first AI and Space Computing Challenge. ecns.cn Chinese research teams won all three gold medals at the world's first international AI and Space Computing Challenge, with the results announced this week at the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Xinhua News Agency reported Friday.
(2026-07-10). SF Mayor New Supervisor Wong Gets Promotion To Captain Alan Wong! indybay.org Lurie's New Supervisor Wong Gets Promotion To Captain Alan Wong!
(2026-07-10). 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…
(2026-07-10). 'Made us proud': Egypt gives heroes' welcome to World Cup team. newarab.com 
(2026-07-10). Levee plan not viable for Philly's flood-prone Eastwick neighborhood, says U.S. Army Corps. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| For over a decade, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has studied the feasibility of an earthen berm-style levee in Philadelphia's flood-prone Eastwick neighborhood. Over the years, residents have tracked proposals and hoped that this structure, designed to a…
(2026-07-10). Thursday 7/9: Power Hour – Freedom for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. indybay.org Online | form.jotform.com/261884447970168…
(2026-07-10). 40 experts awarded Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize. ecns.cn The 16th Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize was announced and awarded in Beijing on Thursday, honoring 40 experts: one recipient of the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Achievement Award and 39 recipients of the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize.
(2026-07-10). Is the UAE quietly building a military base in Somaliland. newarab.com 
(2026-07-10). Sunday 7/12: Palantir in Our Hospitals – How the company is expanding into healthcare. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/cwrGXyy7Sjus2q6……
(2026-07-10). Watch World Cup: France ends Morocco's run, cruises into semifinals. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). America at 250: a reckoning and a call to conscience. onlineopinion.com.au What hunger in the human soul chooses chains over courage, a demagogue over the demanding art of freedom?
(2026-07-10). China unveils plan to modernize retail sector by 2030. ecns.cn China has released a plan to build a modern retail system by 2030 and foster globally competitive retailers.
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). China welcomes 17.8 million visa-free visitors in H1. ecns.cn Visa-free entries by foreign nationals surged 30.6 percent year on year to surpass 17.8 million, accounting for 77.7 percent of all foreign arrivals, the National Immigration Administration said at a press briefing.
(2026-07-10). KEAM 2026 Engg First Phase Allotment Out: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has published today i.e. Wednesday July 08, 2026 the Final Allotment of the students who appeared for KEAM 2026 (KEAM 2026 Engineering: First phase allotment published) and are now seeking admission in First Year Engineering courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-10). Syria says preliminary probe links Damascus bomb cell to Islamic State. al-monitor.com July 9 (Reuters) – Preliminary investigations into the cell responsible for Tuesday's bombings in Damascus have shown it was affiliated with Islamic State, a senior Syrian security official said on Thursday.• "We were able to track down one member of the cell responsible for the July 7 Damascus bombings, and by monitoring him we identified the rest of the group's members," Ahmad al-Dalati, head of internal security in the Damascus countryside, told Syrian state-run Ekhbariya TV.
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). 4 suffer slight injuries, over 4,000 houses damaged in Sichuan earthquake. ecns.cn Four people sustained minor injuries and 4,309 households were damaged by the earthquake that struck Gaoxian County in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, as of 4 p.m. Thursday, according to local authorities.
(2026-07-10). India is becoming a shaping power. aljazeera.com Modi's tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand reveals a broader Asia Pacific strategy.
(2026-07-10). CARTOONS: timing seems destined for failure. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). Join us to expand the Nexteer Workers Rank-and-File Committee! Support Will Lehman's insurgent campaign for UAW president! wsws.org The Nexteer Workers Rank-and-File Committee, formed by a group of militant workers to oppose the sabotage by the UAW bureaucracy, issued the following statement on the fight ahead and its support for Will Lehman.
(2026-07-10). Young artisan brings ancient Chinese glazed art to modern life. ecns.cn A young artisan in Wanrong County, north China's Shanxi Province, is giving new life to the centuries-old craft of Chinese glazed ceramics by transforming traditional architectural elements into contemporary cultural products.
(2026-07-10). China's June CPI up 1% year on year; economist expects improvement in H2. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI), a key gauge of inflation, rose 1.0% year on year in June, down 0.2 percentage point from the previous mont.
(2026-07-10). Paramount-Warner merger: could it reshape the media? aljazeera.com The UK is considering intervening in the Paramount-Warner merger over concerns about media plurality.
(2026-07-10). Australia: Telstra outage stops trains, blocks emergency calls. wsws.org The failure at Australia's largest telecommunications company underscores the dangers created by decades of privatisation, subordinating vital public infrastructure to the profit interests of big business.
(2026-07-10). It's Been Ten Years. It's Time To Admit Bernie Sanders Was Wrong. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Everyone's talking about how progressive Democrat Graham Platner has been forced to drop out of his Senate race following The first clue that Platner was a shitty person wasn't his military service or his Blackwater stint or his tattoo…
(2026-07-10). East China provinces raise emergency response to Typhoon Bavi. ecns.cn The eastern Chinese provinces of Zhejiang and Fujian on Thursday raised the typhoon emergency response to Level III as Typhoon Bavi, the ninth typhoon of the year, is moving closer to the country.
(2026-07-10). 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…
(2026-07-10). Muslim NATO or Search for Strategic Autonomy in Multipolar World? ummid.com The phrase 'Muslim NATO' has begun to touch geo-politics with increasing frequency, but what is emerging is not a religious alliance but the gradual search for a new security architecture rooted in regional cooperation, strategic autonomy and the realities of an increasingly multipolar world.
(2026-07-10). Sri Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj receives grand welcome during Hong Kong visit. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj, arrived in Hong Kong on Friday for a three-day visit following an invitation from Gurdwara Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple. Members of the local Sikh community and the gurdwara management welcomed him with great respect and enthusiasm.He was honoured with a Siropao (robe of honour) and garlands as the congregation raised the traditional Sikh slogan, "Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal."After reaching Gurdwara Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple, the youth of the gurdwara welcomed the Jathedar with Jaikaras and formed a ceremonial guard of honour by holding swords…
(2026-07-10). Eastern Cape honours top women farmers and extension practitioners. sanews.gov.za Eastern Cape honours top women farmers and extension practitioners | The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture has recognised outstanding women farmers and extension practitioners in the OR Tambo District for their contribution to agricultural development, food security and rural livelihoods. | The department on Thursday hosted the district leg of the Women Entrepreneur Awards (WEA) and the Extension and Advisory Services Awards (EASA), making OR Tambo the fifth district to host the combined awards programme. | The Women Entrepreneur Awards recognise excellence among women in agricultural production and agribusi…
(2026-07-10). Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway 2 at UFC 329: All you need to know. aljazeera.com McGregor, who won the first bout against Holloway in 2013, has not fought in the Octagon since July 2021.
(2026-07-10). The 25th tour of qinghai lake international road cycling race kicks off. ecns.cn The 25th Tour of Qinghai Lake International Road Cycling Race 2026 kicked off in Xining City on Friday. Lasting eight days, this year's event features eight stages covering a total distance of 1,627 kilometers. The race route passes through Xining City, Haidong City, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province. A total of 22 teams with 154 athletes from 12 countries across the globe have signed up for the competition.
(2026-07-10). Proposed Law in France Threatens Civic Space. hrw.org Click to expand Image | French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez during the weekly session of questions to the government at the National Senate. Paris, France. | © 2019 Sipa via AP Images | The French government is expected at any moment to unveil troubling draft legislation to address so-called entryism: the idea that certain groups seek to infiltrate state institutions to influence and promote an ideological agenda. If adopted, the bill would further erode the country's already shrinking civic space.The entryism bill would aim to strengthen the 2021 Law Reinforcing Respect for the Principles of the Repu…
(2026-07-10). World's highest-voltage offshore VSC converter station sets sail. ecns.cn The offshore converter station of the Yangjiang Sanshandao offshore wind power VSC-HVDC project has set sail, marking the completion of its onshore construction phase and the start of offshore transport and installation.
(2026-07-10). Residents clean up after floods recede in Guangxi. ecns.cn Guigang was hit by severe flooding in recent days after heavy rainfall brought by Typhoon Maysak, combined with rising upstream water levels.
(2026-07-10). Man nearly sucked out of 'detached' window on Ryanair flight. geo.tv 
(2026-07-10). Jesus Christ, Socialism and Eugene Debs. wibailoutpeople.org 
From Friday Folklore July 10, 2026 — View and share as a webpage. Jesus himself was a carpenter's son and suffered the poverty of his class and when he grew up it was not the rich and respectable, but the poor and despised who loved him, and opened their arms to receive him, and heard …
(2026-07-10). Who Benefits From Mallory McMorrow's Exit in the Michigan Senate Race? portside.org Who Benefits From Mallory McMorrow's Exit in the Michigan Senate Race? |
(2026-07-10). 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?
(2026-07-10). China orders stronger flood defenses amid rising extreme weather risks. ecns.cn China has issued new measures to strengthen flood and drought prevention, calling for improved monitoring, faster emergency response, and stronger protection of critical infrastructure.
(2026-07-10). Replica of mosque set alight condemned in Northern Ireland. newarab.com 
A replica of a mosque, placed on a bonfire in a pro-British town near Belfast, Bonfires are lit across the British region, mainly in Protestant "loyalist" neighbourhoods, on the eve of 12 July commemorations of William of Orange's victory over the Roman Catholic King James at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. | The replica mosque on a tal…
(2026-07-10). ASEAN to discuss engagement with Myanmar at special meeting, Philippines says. al-monitor.com MANILA, July 10 (Reuters) – An upcoming meeting between foreign ministers of the Southeast Asian grouping ASEAN and their counterpart from Myanmar will tackle the country's civil war and its engagement with the bloc after five years in the cold, the Philippines said on Friday.As chair of the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Philippines will lead Sunday's gathering in Bangkok, the first in-person meeting with Myanmar's top diplomat since a 2021 coup and ensuing conflict that led to the exclusion of the ruling generals from the bloc's summits.
(2026-07-10). Sri Lankan government abandons cyclone-affected tea plantation workers. wsws.org The WSWS spoke with workers at Eskdale Estate about the lack of support for housing and other basic needs, seven months after Cyclone Ditwah devastated the country.
(2026-07-10). Saturday 7/18: Creating Utopia – a Free Hands-On participatory workshop in Oakland. indybay.org Lakeview Public Library, Oakland…
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). Heavy rains hit South Korea, leaving one missing and damaging hundreds of facilities. ecns.cn Torrential downpours battered South Korea over the past two days, leaving one person missing and damaging 453 facilities nationwide, the country's Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters said Friday.
(2026-07-10). Canada wants broader Saudi ties, lecture from Carney. al-monitor.com Canada wants closer ties with Saudi Arabia and will not lecture about rights "from afar," Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday during the first visit to the kingdom by a Canadian premier in 25 years. | Carney's office said the prime minister and crown prince will finalize a deal next year that will make it easier for Canadian businesses to expand into Saudi Arabia.
(2026-07-10). Condemned ex-PM Hasina plans December return to Bangladesh. aljazeera.com Despite facing a death sentence, exiled Sheikh Hasina pledges to return, setting up a legal clash with Dhaka's leaders.
(2026-07-10). Masterpieces by Monet, Picasso and Dali debut in Guizhou. ecns.cn More than 80 original works by over 50 Western artists, including Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali, went on display Friday at the Guizhou Provincial Museum as part of the "Romance and Stars" special exhibition.
(2026-07-10). Protesting UC Irvine's threatened Palestine Sanctions against Professor Tiffany Willoughby-Herard. juancole.com — | Letter to the Chancellor of the University of California, Irvine, concerning threatened sanctions against Professor Tiffany Willoughby-Herard : | Howard Gillman
Chancellor, University of California, Irvine
chancellor@uci.edu | Dear Chancellor G…
(2026-07-10). China calls for closer global AI cooperation at Geneva summit. ecns.cn China has called for stronger international cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) development and governance as the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit opened Tuesday at Palexpo in Geneva.
(2026-07-10). Bridges Granddaughter Marie Shell Sings The "Ballad Of Harry Bridges" & Talks History. indybay.org Harry Bridges granddaughter Marie Shell on the anniversary of "Bloody Thursday" sang "The Ballad Of Harry Bridges" by Woody Guthrie. The event was part of LaborFest.net which commemorates the San Francisco general strike…
(2026-07-10). New AP-NORC poll reveals divides among US Jews over Israel. newarab.com 
As The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research makes clear that for many
(2026-07-10). Myanmar Between India and China: The Politics of Strategic Leverage. moderndiplomacy.eu Myanmar's President, Min Aung Hlaing, visited India from May 30 to June 3, marking his first visit to the country since military takeover. After becoming the President in April 2026, it was also his first foreign trip in India. After two weeks, he travelled to China for his third visit. Unlike the previous visits, this …
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). U.S. finger-pointing at China's routine missile launch a typical example of double standards and hegemonism: FM. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Thursday said that it is a typical display of double standards and hegemonism for the U.S. to point fingers at China's normal missile launch.
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). Thursday 7/9: Operation North Star. indybay.org Naval Postgraduate School SLOAT AVE GATE 1 University Way Monterey…
(2026-07-10). Articles and Reflections by Fidel. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-10). The Illustrated Odes of Hafez of Shiraz: Sahba La'al. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Dispatch to Informed Comment) — Architect and artist Some of his other artwork is online He writes: | "Shams-o-din Mohammad Hafez e Shirazi was a 14c Persian (Iranian) lyric poet of extraordinary power of composing fantastic worlds with words. His pen name, H…
(2026-07-10). The Platner Pattern — Are We Really Doing This Again? portside.org The Platner Pattern — Are We Really Doing This Again? |
(2026-07-10). ICE murder in Houston: Trump's war against the working class. wsws.org The killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo is the inevitable result of the demands by the Trump White House for an enormous increase in detention and deportation of immigrant workers.
(2026-07-10). Montefiore moves to eliminate 12 Bronx nursing positions in AI restructuring. wsws.org The cuts exposes the NYSNA union's sellout of the New York City nurse's strike earlier this year, which led to a contract with no meaningful protections against AI-led job losses.
(2026-07-10). BOOK REVIEW: How to Dodge Flying Sandals. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-10). 4 Compliance Steps to Verify That Bank Details Used in EPF Withdrawal Form 31 Match Your Pre-Filled Details at Your Income Tax E-filing Login Portal. ummid.com Many EPF withdrawal claims get rejected, hence read these 4 steps that cover everything the EPFO system actually checks.
(2026-07-10). Russia's Energy, Trade and Economic Cooperation with Ghana. moderndiplomacy.eu In this interview, H.E. Mr. Andrei Ordash, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Ghana, discusses Ghana-Russia relations, highlights energy, trade, economic cooperation, and training of future specialists in the Russian Federation. Ambassador Ordash also discusses the importance of the forthcoming Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled for late October 2026. Here are the interview excerpts: …
(2026-07-10). China's auto exports exceed 5 million units in H1: CAAM. ecns.cn China's automobile exports reached 5.1 million units in the first half of this year, up 65.3% year on year.
(2026-07-10). Lull in US-Iran strikes raises hopes for diplomacy. newarab.com 
No fresh strikes were recorded overnight from either the United States or Iran, marking a tentative lull after Confusion continues to surround reported incidents…
(2026-07-10). Patriot Front And What Once Was Chocolate City. popularresistance.org The story behind the now iconic photos of Black and brown Washington, DC, commuters who were forced to travel with Patriot Front white supremacists on the metro system begins almost 10 years ago. The Unite the Right rally that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, on August 11 and 12 in 2017 was a turning point for public displays of white nationalism. Fresh off the exhilaration of Donald Trump's inauguration, and angry that the city council voted to remove a statue of Robert E. Lee, thousands of white supremacist groups such as Vanguard America gathered there in solidarity with one another.
(2026-07-10). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-10). Fifth Hainan International Offshore Duty-Free Shopping Festival kicks off. ecns.cn The 5th Hainan International Offshore Duty-Free Shopping Festival, running alongside the 8th CDF Hainan Duty-Free Shopping Festival, opened in Haikou on Friday.
(2026-07-10). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). VW Action Committee calls for strikes and industrial action at all sites. Break the control of the IG Metall union apparatus! Defend every job! wsws.org Volkswagen is moving forward with plans to cut 100,000 jobs and close four plants in Germany, the deepest attack on VW workers ever and part of a global wave of layoffs in the auto industry.
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). Mistaking an Army for a Creed: NATO, Trump, and the Future of Liberal Internationalism. moderndiplomacy.eu The NATO Ankara summit is a eulogy for one model of liberal internationalism. It should become the cradle of a better one. Donald Trump went to Ankara this week and asked the allies for loyalty. He said it beside Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whom he had praised for his loyalty in the war on Iran, and …
(2026-07-10). Researchers Reveal Hidden Mechanism Behind Molecular Switch. ummid.com Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University, the Institute for Molecular Science, and SOKENDAI have uncovered the hidden mechanism behind a molecular switch – a molecule that can change between different structural states in response to a chemical signal.
(2026-07-10). Watergate, White Water and Now, Green Water. indybay.org "Free Davey" supporters chanted and picketed outside the Superior Court of the District of Columbia this morning, where indicted former Olympian slalom canoeist, Davey Hearn, 67 was being arraigned on what supporters describe as false charges of "vandalizing" the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on June 19. During the hearing, Hearn denied any wrongdoing, and his attorney, Mary Dohrmann, entered a plea of not guilty during the brief court session.
(2026-07-10). Border crossings hit a record high of 369 million in H1. ecns.cn Border crossings hit a record high of 369 million in the first half of this year, Chinese authorities said on Friday.
(2026-07-10). WURD Radio's 'Freedom Journeys' recognizes 250 Black Philadelphians for their historic impact on the city. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? WURD Radio LLC is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by recognizing 250 black Philadelphians who have made a historic impact through a yearlong initiative called "This is our effort to really amplify the black contributions to Philadelphia," said Sara Lomax, president and CEO of Lomax said this project…
(2026-07-10). Iran mourners defiant at Khamenei burial. al-monitor.com Calling for revenge and rejecting any compromise with the West, Iranians loyal to the Islamic republic massed on Thursday late into the night for the burial of supreme leader Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad. | "We are here with our red flags to call for the revenge of our leader."
(2026-07-10). Religious Zealots Embedded in the US Government and Supreme Court Murder American Mothers. indybay.org The Dangers of Religion in Government and the Violation of the Constitution…
(2026-07-10). Bangladesh's Hasina plans December return with party colleagues to surrender. geo.tv 
This file photo shows Sheikh Hasina, former prime minister of Bangladesh, addressing the EU Global Gateway Forum 2023, in Brussels, Belgium October 25, 2023. — ReutersHasina says she will surrender in court after return.Says no contact with Dhaka over planned return.Hasina wants ban…
(2026-07-10). 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…
(2026-07-10). China's basic medical insurance covers 1.32 billion people. ecns.cn China's basic medical insurance program covered 1.319 billion people during the first five months of the year, an increase of 4.69 million from a year earlier, the National Healthcare Security Administration said Thursday.
(2026-07-10). Beijing park tests smart traps in pilot mosquito-free program. ecns.cn A park in Beijing has introduced intelligent mosquito-trapping technology as part of a pilot program to create the city's first mosquito-free park.
(2026-07-10). France ends Morocco's World Cup run as last Arab and African team standing. al-monitor.com Following the loss, no Arab or African teams remain in the tournament.
(2026-07-10). Thailand delays Land Bridge Bill to expand public hearings amid local pushback. ecns.cn Thailand's Transport Ministry will hold off on submitting the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) bill—which covers the landmark Land Bridge project—to the Cabinet in order to conduct extensive public hearings.
(2026-07-10). Beijing closes parks, museums as heavy rain triggers flood response. ecns.cn Several parks, tourist sites and museums in Beijing were temporarily closed as heavy rainfall raised the risk of flooding and other weather-related disasters, while national authorities activated a level-four flood emergency response for Beijing and neighboring Tianjin.
(2026-07-10). Ice death squads terrorize immigrants and the nation? indybay.org ICE agents in Minneapolis.
(2026-07-10). Tuesday 8/11: Christians for a Free Palestine Community Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/cfp-community-c……
(2026-07-10). Maharashtra 11th FYJC 2026 Girls Special Round from July 10. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra has published the Schedule of the FYJC 2026 or Class 11 Girls Special Round (Special Round 2) Admission Schedule on its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in'.
(2026-07-10). Political disarray in Australia. onlineopinion.com.au If politics is about 'The Economy Stupid' then Australia is actually suffering from a lot of stupid and even more confusion..
(2026-07-10). China's collectible toy makers seek new growth through AI, cultural experiences. ecns.cn China's collectible toy industry is entering a new phase as slowing growth in traditional blind box products drives companies to explore artificial intelligence, entertainment venues and cultural tourism experiences.
(2026-07-10). No, New York Times, Climate Change Isn't Causing Modern Heat Waves. wattsupwiththat.com The failure belongs squarely with the NYT simply parroting, without critical examination, a climate advocacy organization's unverified claims.
(2026-07-10). Chinese envoy calls for restoration of peace, stability to stem conflict-related sexual violence. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy said Wednesday that the restoration of peace and stability is essential to eliminating conflict-related sexual violence, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-10). Xi urges all-out rescue efforts after shoe factory fire in east China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged full efforts in search-and-rescue operations after a fire at a shoe factory caused major casualties Thursday in Jinjiang City, east China's Fujian Province.
(2026-07-10). Philippine Fishermen Say China Still Blocks Scarborough Shoal. moderndiplomacy.eu Ten years after an international tribunal rejected China's sweeping claims in the South China Sea, many Philippine fishermen say the landmark legal victory has brought little change to their daily lives, as they remain effectively shut out of the rich fishing grounds around the disputed Scarborough Shoal. The 2016 ruling by the Permanent Court of …
(2026-07-10). France surge past Morocco to book semi-finals spot. newarab.com 
Mbappe curled in his eighth goal of the tournament on 60 minutes before Dembele doubled Les Bleus' lead six minutes later to settle a clinical victory at the Gillette Stadium outside Boston. | The win sends the 2018 champions into the semi-finals for the third straight World Cup, where they will face either Spain or Belgium in Arlington, Texas next Tuesday. | "I thi…
(2026-07-10). Canadian exhibition on the dispossession of the Palestinians accused of "antisemitism" in government-backed smear campaign. wsws.org An extraordinary campaign is underway to suppress a modest museum exhibition about the Nakba—the mass expulsion of Palestinians in 1948-49—due to its purported "antisemitism."
(2026-07-10). ASEAN to discuss Myanmar engagement at special meeting. moderndiplomacy.eu Southeast Asian foreign ministers will meet Myanmar's top diplomat this weekend for the first in-person talks since the country's 2021 military coup, as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) weighs how to re-engage with a member state that has remained largely isolated from the bloc for five years. The informal meeting, hosted by ASEAN …
(2026-07-10). How an Egypt-Argentina World Cup game became a referendum on Palestine. aljazeera.com Contested calls and rival flags showed how Palestine now shapes debates over power and fairness in sport.
(2026-07-10). Skeptical US Democrats in Congress urge debate on Israel plans. al-monitor.com By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) – A group of U.S. lawmakers is urging fellow Democrats to block military spending legislation until the Senate debates proposals to deepen ties with Israel, highlighting growing unease within the party over support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
(2026-07-10). Police probe donations to Britain's far-right Reform party. aljazeera.com Reform UK's finances draw police scrutiny as Farage fights to reclaim his seat in a by-election.
(2026-07-10). Submission by the family of Bridgette "Biddy" Porter to the NSW Law and Safety Committee. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-10). Jacinta Allan best bet due to rabid unhinged disdain. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). Pride despite defeat as Morocco's World Cup run ends. aljazeera.com Pride despite defeat as Morocco's World Cup run ends…
(2026-07-10). FCRA India, NGOs and Foreign Funding. ummid.com At another level recently, the Union Home Ministry in India has promulgated a new FCRA which seeks to restrict the activities of NGO's receiving foreign funds.
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). 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).
(2026-07-10). Xi meets premier of DPRK cabinet. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pak Thae Song, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Beijing on Friday.
(2026-07-10). Platner Volunteers Want To Move Forward With a New Candidate. portside.org Platner Volunteers Want To Move Forward With a New Candidate |
(2026-07-10). 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.
(2026-07-10). Passenger trips through Beijing Daxing airport top 3 million this year. ecns.cn Inbound and outbound passenger trips through the border inspection checkpoint at Beijing Daxing International Airport surpassed 3 million as of Wednesday, reaching the milestone eight days earlier than a year ago, the Beijing Daxing Airport Border Inspection Station said Thursday.
(2026-07-10). Fined Rs 20 by teacher for not completing homework, Class 8 girl dies by suicide. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-10). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). UK police confront Morocco fans over unrest after World Cup loss. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-10). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). Death, silence, and survival inside New Jersey State Prison. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-10). Bodies found in cars as deadly Spain wildfire kills at least 12. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-10). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). 'Largest in human history': Over 43 million join week-long funeral as Khamenei laid to rest. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-10). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). Long-distance kindness: Xinjiang uncle brings cash aid to flood‚Äëhit Guangxi, winning tearful gratitude. ecns.cn
(2026-07-10). An intestinal parasite is causing 'explosive' diarrhea in Pa. and N.J. Here's what to know about cyclospora. whyy.org
(2026-07-10). Hong Kong tech expo highlights Saudi Arabia cooperation opportunities. ecns.cn
(2026-07-10). The U.S. controls who can participate in UN activities. strategic-culture.su
(2026-07-10). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). Nestlé secures Thai BOI approval for THB23bn smart coffee complex. ecns.cn
(2026-07-10). ICRC Hosts High-Level Dialogue with Diplomatic Community on Cyber Warfare and IHL. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). First Palestinian legislative elections in 20 years announced. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-10). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). Immersive Technology: See What We See. Understand What We Do. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-10). FIFA World Cup 2026: Day 29. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-10). Colombian President Petro accused of "coup" by Trump-backed president-elect. wsws.org Petro openly warns of fascism and calls de la Espriella's victory illegitimate. Yet in the same breath, he calls on demonstrators to remain "calm," and proposes a "national agreement" with the incoming administration.
(2026-07-10). Jorge Majfud: EEUU, 250 años de una gran ficción. indybay.org
(2026-07-10). US NOAA: El Niño to strengthen through late 2026, likely last until early spring 2027. ecns.cn The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) under the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released a forecast report Thursday, warning El Niño will keep intensifying by the end of this year with a 97% chance persisting into early spring 2027.
(2026-07-10). Strengthening El Nino likely to among on record: US agency. al-monitor.com The El Nino weather pattern picked up strength over the past month and is highly likely to "rank among the largest" ever recorded when it peaks between October and December, US forecasters said Thursday. | In its latest update, the US Climate Prediction Center (CPC) said there is an 81 percent chance of a "very strong" El Nino between October and December that would rank among the largest such events in the historic record going back to 1950.
(2026-07-10). Sudan's El Obeid faces intensifying RSF drone attacks. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-10). NATO e UE continuano a raccontare la favola della vittoria ucraina. strategic-culture.su àà davvero possibile che l'Ucraina abbia iniziato a sconfiggere la Russia? Oppure si tratta solo di un'illusione, creata per offrire agli sponsor occidentali l'immagine di un'Ucraina forte, alla quale occorre ancora stanziare miliardi di dollari? | Gianandrea GAIANI | Segue nostro I russi avanzano ma nessuno lo dice. Alcune delle ultime roccaforti ucraine nel Donbass stanno cadendo mostrando i limiti di una strategia incentrata su…
(2026-07-09). Rainbow Warrior bombing by French secret agents remembered 41 years on. asiapacificreport.nz 
MƒÅnawatia a Matariki! Flashback 41 years on: One year ago marking the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior, Te Aniwaniwa Paterson wrote this article. Further reading: David Robie's book Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage and Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior (Little Island Press). The late investigative journalist John Pilger wrote: "Eyes…
(2026-07-09). Can July 11 Prevent a Wider Middle East War? moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Nazish Mehmood and Dr. Qasim Ali Shah* With missiles firing from both sides and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremony underway, president Trump declaring the ceasefire is "over", the question on everyone's mind is the same one: will the delegations still show up in Islamabad on Saturday. Overnight, the ceasefire that has held, however shakily, …