(2026-07-16). Iran will 'neutralise US interventions in the region', says army spokesperson. tribune.com.pk 
Spokesperson for the Iranian army Brigadier General Mohammad Akaminia stressed over Iran's strategy in controlling the Strait of Hormuz, and said that "We will undoubtedly resist until the end and will neutralize US' interventions in the region," according to IRNA on Thursday. | Spokesperson for the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Brigadier General Mohammad Akaminia, stresed Iran's definitive strategy in controlling the Strait of Hormuz, and said: "We will undoubtedly resist until the end and will neutralize US' interventions in the region." pic.twitter.com/wOBJtiY6qj | — IRNA News Agency ‚ò&a…
(2026-07-16). Iran Hits UAE Supertankers Amid 'Ongoing' Retaliation to US Resumption of War. orinocotribune.com Tehran also struck US military assets in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait while vowing continued responses to Washington's renewed aggression | The Emirati government | "National tankers Mombasa and Al-Bahiyah were targeted by two Iranian cruise m…
(2026-07-16). US completes 'wave of strikes' on Iran as Tehran retaliates with attacks on military bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait. tribune.com.pk 
The US launched two waves of attacks on Iran's coastal defences and missile sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade of its ports, while Iran struck back by targeting US military sites in neighbouring countries in what it called an "existential war" with America. | The latest escalation comes days after a fragile truce collapsed, raising the spectre of a return to full-scale war, with Iran once again threatening to shut off more regional energy exports. | t.co/8lYsAIspma | — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 16, 2026 | Hostilities have intensified since Iran said late on Saturday i…
(2026-07-16). Satellite images reveal Iran's fury; US bases in Oman, Kuwait left in ruins as Mojtaba hits back. hindustantimes.com Fresh satellite imagery has fuelled claims of extensive damage to U.S.-linked military infrastructure in the Gulf following Iran's latest wave of missile and drone attacks. As Washington intensified strikes on Iranian military targets, Tehran claimed to have hit American positions across Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Several battlefield claims from both sides remain independently unverified.
(2026-07-16). Shipping firms avoid US-guided Hormuz route after Iranian attacks. geo.tv 
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam,Oman, July 15, 2026. — ReutersIRGC claims responsibility for attacks on two Emirati supertankers.Greek maritime firms advise ships to delay voyages due to high risks.US insists the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial…
(2026-07-16). US launches multiple strikes on Iran, Tehran targets American bases in region. geo.tv 
Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what US Centcom says are strikes on Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 15, 2026. — ReutersFresh escalation follows collapse of fragile US-Iran truce.Iran says Strait of Hormuz…
(2026-07-16). Trump Brags He's Going To Commit War Crimes in Iran. portside.org Trump Brags He's Going To Commit War Crimes in Iran |
(2026-07-16). Critics slam idea to create US combatant command for robots. responsiblestatecraft.org Even as the Pentagon
(2026-07-15). (W.E. Talk) Expert: Talks on the Code of Conduct in South China Sea should be led by China and ASEAN, without external interference. ecns.cn Peace and stability in the South China Sea serve the interests of all parties and represent the greatest common denominator in China—ASEAN cooperation, noted Xu Liping, senior research fellow at the National Institute of International Strategy under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) in an exclusive interview with China News Network's "W.E. Talk" program.
(2026-07-16). Climate Retreat Documented in the New York Times. wattsupwiththat.com Reality bats last, it has been said. Energy affordability, reliability, and plenty trump unsustainable politically correct, economically incorrect wind, solar, and batteries. It is time for a real free market with politics demoted.
(2026-07-16). LOL! The Guardian Is Upset That Nobody Wants Climate in Their Weather Anymore. wattsupwiththat.com After years of lectures that every hurricane, flood, drought, wildfire, and a hot summer day is caused by climate change, people have grown weary of the message.
(2026-07-16). Harlan Crow Maxed Out Campaign Donations to John Fetterman. theintercept.com 
The billionaire Republican megadonor had come under scrutiny for his ties to Clarence Thomas, while the senator drew ire for unconditionally supporting Israel. | Billionaire Republican megadonor Harlan R. Crow gave the maximum allowed contribution to the campaign for Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., according to a new filing with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday. | Crow — magnate of a Texas real estate empire, longtime Republican donor, and past
(2026-07-16). South Korea's international adoptees seek justice, not homecoming. aljazeera.com South Korea's government has acknowledged wrongs, but advocates say accountability is still lacking.
(2026-07-15). (W.E. Talk) Expert urges deeper economic and security cooperation between China and ASEAN to foster new growth. ecns.cn The year 2026 marks the fifth anniversary of the China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia.
(2026-07-16). France's Morocco reset: What French PM Lecornu's visit to Rabat signals. aljazeera.com The trip highlights how Paris and Rabat are turning a diplomatic rapprochement into a broader strategic partnership.
(2026-07-15). Van plunges off cliff in SW China's Sichuan, causing 6 deaths, 11 injuries. ecns.cn Six people were killed and 11 others injured after a van carrying 17 people plunged off a cliff in southwest China's Sichuan Province late Wednesday, local authorities said.
(2026-07-16). Two Philly-area Democrats voted against the bipartisan 'compromise' state budget. Here's why. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania's $50.8 billion State Sens. Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia, and Katie Muth, D-Chester County, praised the budget's investments in public ed…
(2026-07-15). Regular rail-truck intermodal service links Tianjin and Kazakhstan. ecns.cn A freight train carrying 40 standard containers departed from Tianjin International Land Port on Thursday, marking the official launch of a regular rail-truck intermodal service between Tianjin and Kazakhstan.
(2026-07-16). UK proposes voluntary overnight social media curfew for older teens. aljazeera.com Latest government measure aimed at curbing digital harm comes after under-16 social media ban announced last month.
(2026-07-16). New fellowship for Pakistan's emerging women documentary filmmakers announced. tribune.com.pk 
Two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has announced the eight fellows selected for the latest edition of Patakha Pictures' Claim the Frame programme, which will support four documentary films by emerging women filmmakers from across Pakistan. | The five-month fellowship, launched in partnership with the Scottish Documentary Institute and the British Council, will provide funding and mentorship to filmmakers exploring themes including climate change, identity, resilience and social change. This year's documentaries will focus on stories ranging from Pakistan's first female drifter and c…
(2026-07-16). Two months since the Ebola outbreak, response in Congo losing ground. wsws.org Two months after the WHO declared a global emergency, the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has spread to five provinces, and the agency now estimates the true toll is at least two to four times the confirmed count.
(2026-07-16). "A badge and a gun do not give these agents a license to kill" : Anger boils over in Biddeford, Maine after ICE killing of Joan Sebastian Guerrero. wsws.org There is enormous anger in Biddeford, Maine, a working class city of about 22,000, over the murder of Joan Sebastian Guerrero, a 26-year-old worker from Colombia gunned down by federal immigration agents Monday morning as he drove to work.
(2026-07-16). Trump's police state crackdown and the onslaught against Iran: Two fronts of one war. wsws.org American imperialism wages war abroad to subjugate Iran. It wages the war at home against the class that must pay for it and whose opposition must be broken.
(2026-07-16). SEP/IYSSE online public lecture: Lessons of the 2022 mass uprising in Sri Lanka for workers and youth. wsws.org This public lecture, hosted by the SEP and IYSSE, will discuss the lessons of Sri Lanka's 2022 mass uprising for working people entering into struggles against the JVP/NPP government's implementation of IMF austerity, authoritarian measures and the unfolding world war.
(2026-07-15). 2,667 Chinese-made vehicles set sail from Guangxi to Middle East. ecns.cn A Chinese ro-ro vessel departed Qinzhou Port in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region for Aqaba Port in Jordan on Wednesday, carrying 2,667 domestically produced vehicles.
(2026-07-16). Ten things a president can't do: Trump has tried them anyway. juancole.com ( Neither did th…
(2026-07-16). Argentina's Falklands banner sparks controversy at World Cup. aljazeera.com Argentina players held up a banner declaring 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' after beating England.
(2026-07-15). Xi urges high-quality urban renewal. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping stressed advancing high-quality urban renewal during an inspection tour in Shanghai on Wednesday, calling for comprehensive efforts to fully embrace the people-centered philosophy of urban development and keep enhancing urban residents' sense of gain, happiness and security.
(2026-07-16). Wildfire smoke engulfs Toronto, Canada and turns its skies orange. aljazeera.com Wildfire smoke turned skies orange over Toronto and the rest of Ontario.
(2026-07-16). War frenzy grips UK: Panicked London stocks up on food as Russian attack fears grow | Putin, Ukraine. hindustantimes.com The UK has launched a nationwide emergency preparedness campaign, urging households to be ready for potential disruptions such as cyberattacks, severe weather and infrastructure failures. The move comes amid growing security concerns in Europe as the Russia-Ukraine war continues, with officials stressing preparedness rather than predicting an imminent conflict.
(2026-07-16). Dar heads to Shanghai to formalise Pakistan's founding role in AI organisation. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday departed for Shanghai on a two-day visit to attend the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and formalise the country's participation in a new international artificial intelligence organisation, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO). | According to the FO, Pakistan will join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as a founding member during the visit. It said the deputy prime minister "will sign the agreement" for Pakistan's accession to WAICO as a founding member. | Deputy Prime Minister/…
(2026-07-15). Zheng Qinwen fires 13 aces to reach Athens quarterfinals. ecns.cn Chinese Zheng Qinwen beat Australian Elena Micic 6-4, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the Athens quarterfinal.
(2026-07-16). "Persia Has Become a Holy Land" William Morris and Iran. juancole.com Here is my most recent essay for William Morris was a nineteenth-century artist, poet, designer, craftsman, and socialist who reacted against the squalor of Britain under industrialization and took the side of put-upon workers against the new class of industrialists. Ironically, he c…
(2026-07-16). Champagne Song: Sentenced 100 Years for Anti-Fascism. wibailoutpeople.org 
Benjamin Hanil Song 202502108 | P.O. Box 247 | Phoenix, MD 21137 | Instagram: DFWsupportcommittee…
(2026-07-16). Iran's World Cup ordeal was a dress rehearsal for renewed war. responsiblestatecraft.org Over the past week, the U.S. resumed heavy airstrikes on Iran, hitting over 300 targets in the first three nights alone,
(2026-07-16). Data Centers To Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States. portside.org Data Centers To Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States |
(2026-07-15). China's power consumption rises 5.3% in H1. ecns.cn China's electricity consumption rose 5.3% year on year in the first half of 2026, supported by robust growth in internet data services, electric vehicle charging and high-tech manufacturing, official data showed on Wednesday.
(2026-07-16). Super Typhoon Bavi leaves a trail of death and destruction in the Pacific. wsws.org The human toll of Super Typhoon Bavi was compounded by decades of underinvestment in public infrastructure, social inequality and the diversion of resources toward militarism.
(2026-07-16). 'They Want It All': Mumia Abu Jamal. wibailoutpeople.org 
We're in a moment right now, and I gave them my epoch speech about—This is a turning point in the nation's history, and for the first time, capital has, you know, they've got the whip hand, and they're whipping, and they're trying to get it all. And they, you know, they have a, they have …
(2026-07-16). Trump's intelligence chief nominee won't say Biden won 2020 election. aljazeera.com US President Trump's nominee for top intel official, Jay Clayton, evaded directly stating that Biden won 2020 election…
(2026-07-16). 'Sway' gives voice to Pakistan's football dream. tribune.com.pk 
KARACHI | As Pakistan's football revival gathers pace on and off the field, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has released "Sway," a music project that brings together football, culture and artists from across the world. | Produced in collaboration with Humnava and co-curated by music producer Xulfi, the song was filmed in Hunza and Lyari, highlighting two distinct landscapes that have become part of Pakistan's football story. The project aims to reflect the communities, supporters and players who have sustained the sport over the years. | The release follows a period of renewed success for Pakistan's nat…
(2026-07-16). Urgent Appeal as Sahrawi Activist Naâma Asfari's Health Deteriorates. orinocotribune.com Imprisoned Sahrawi activist Naama Asfari is entering his second month of an indefinite hunger strike, protesting severe prison conditions and demanding his transfer to a detention center in occupied Western Sahara. | The 56-year-old
(2026-07-16). Australia: Survey reveals determination of Victorian educators to fight as union calls 1-day strike. wsws.org The union leadership is desperately seeking to regain control of the dispute, having entered backroom negotiations with the government shortly after its sellout deal was rejected by teachers.
(2026-07-16). Rank-and-file candidate for UAW president calls for abolition of union bureaucracy as criminal probe of Shawn Fain continues. wsws.org Will Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker in Macungie, Pennsylvania, who was nominated for UAW president at last month's Constitutional Convention on a program of abolishing the union bureaucracy, issued a statement this week on the federal criminal investigation into UAW President Shawn Fain.
(2026-07-16). Troy Jackson's Politics Are Rooted in Maine Logger Struggles. portside.org Troy Jackson's Politics Are Rooted in Maine Logger Struggles |
(2026-07-15). China issues eco-environmental monitoring plan for 2026-2030. ecns.cn The Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the National Development and Reform Commission have jointly issued a plan to improve eco-environmental monitoring during China's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-16). Argentina late show sinks England and sets up World Cup final against Spain. tribune.com.pk 
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel Messi's reigning champions into the weekend showpiece match against Spain. | Just when England appeared set for victory after Anthony Gordon's second-half goal, Argentina mounted a relentless late siege and got their reward as Fernandez levelled before Martinez completed the turnaround in the 92nd minute with Messi providing the pass for the equaliser and the cross for the winner. | The result added another unforgettable chapter to…
(2026-07-15). Mainland takes measures to assist Taiwan compatriots, businesses affected by floods and storms. ecns.cn Chinese mainland authorities have launched relief measures to assist Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Hubei Province and Gansu Province, which were affected by storms and flooding, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-07-16). 'Epic squared': Scaloni lauds Argentina's back-to-back World Cup comebacks. aljazeera.com 'There was blood in the water, and we went for it,' Argentina coach said of the relentless late attacks against England.
(2026-07-16). FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi and Argentina storm into another WC final defeating England. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: England looked set to pull off a famous win. Lionel Messi was kept quiet for most of the match, Thomas Tuchel's tactics worked brilliantly, and Anthony Gordon's second-half goal gave the Three Lions a 1-0 lead, putting them close to their first FIFA World Cup final since 1966. | However, champions know how to bounce back when it matters most. Argentina showed that once again. Instead of scoring himself, Messi controlled the game from deeper areas, while his teammates stepped up to turn the match around. Argentina fought back to claim a 2-1 victory over England in the semi-final in Atlanta on Thurs…
(2026-07-16). Trump's Immigration Courts Are Turning Deportation Into an Assembly Line. portside.org Trump's Immigration Courts Are Turning Deportation Into an Assembly Line |
(2026-07-16). Uganda: Military Seizing Government Critics. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Erias Lukwago, lawyer for Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye, unlawfully seized by the military, leaves a court in Kampala, on June 22, 2026, having been remanded into custody, on charges related to representing his client. | © 2026 Hajarah Nalwadda/Getty Images…
(2026-07-16). Toronto engulfed by wildfire smoke as US cities threatened. aljazeera.com Monitor ranks Toronto as having the worst air quality on earth, surpassing Kinshasa, DR Congo, and New Delhi, India.
(2026-07-16). Celebrations erupt in Argentina's capital after World Cup semifinal win. aljazeera.com Jubilant fans leapt with joy in Buenos Aires after Argentina defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday's World Cup semifinal.
(2026-07-16). Donald Trump is running out of options in Iran. juancole.com
(2026-07-16). Red Flags (report back from Iran) The Grayzone. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-07-15). Explainer-What is Pickaxe Mountain, the Iranian nuclear-linked site threatened by Trump? al-monitor.com July 15 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to attack a site linked to Iran's nuclear programme known as Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified facility buried deep underground near one of Tehran's main nuclear sites."We're going to take out Pickaxe Mountain. Tell the Iranians to be ready," Trump said in a July 13 interview on the Hugh Hewitt Show.The threat reflects escalating tensions as Tehran and Washington trade fire in the Gulf, setting back efforts to end the conflict.Here's what we know about Pickaxe Mountain: WHERE IS IT?
(2026-07-15). Why I Will Not Mourn Lindsey Graham's Death. ummid.com Shortly before his death, Lindsey Graham had been calling for more US violence in Cuba, Lebanon, Nigeria, Venezuela, and Yemen — apart, obviously, from his eternal compulsion to scream for, in effect, more dead Palestinians and Iranians.
(2026-07-15). Headlines for July 15, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens to Attack Civilian Infrastructure as U.S. Continues Attacks on Iran, Senate Democrats Block $1.15 Trillion Pentagon Budget Bill over Iran War, Progressives Push Back as House Democratic Leader Opposes Ending Military Aid to Israel, Israeli Forces Kill More Children in Gaza, ICE Says It Will Halt Traffic Stops After Deadly Shootings by Agents, Minnesota Prosecutors Finally Receive Evidence in Killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti, Texas DA Opens Independent Criminal Probe Into ICE Killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, The Guardian: 12 People Detained at Colorado Immigration Jail Contracted Tuberculosis,…
(2026-07-15). Ahmadinejad denies alleged Mossad plot to install him as Iran leader: What to know. al-monitor.com The former president, who was a virulent critic of Israel while in office, was reportedly part of a Mossad plan to replace the current Iranian leadership.
(2026-07-15). Under Israeli Pressure, US Seizes Max Blumenthal's Devices. popularresistance.org On July 10, 2026, American journalist Max Blumenthal was traveling back to the United States from Iran, which he had visited to report on the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the largest gathering in human history. While in Iran, Blumenthal interviewed members of Iran's negotiation team, top political officials, academics and average citizens for a series of video and print reports for this news outlet, which he founded. | He also documented several US and Israeli war crimes from the ground, including the destruction of an entire neighborhood in Eastern Tehran which left at least 40 civilians dead.
(2026-07-15). Briton jailed in Iran given additional two-year sentence, family says. al-monitor.com LONDON, July 15 (Reuters) – The family of British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who are serving a 10-year prison sentence in Iran on espionage charges that they deny, said on Wednesday that a judge had extended Craig Foreman's sentence by two years for speaking to the media.The couple were arrested in 2025 while travelling through Iran by motorcycle as part of a round-the-world journey. Britain has described their original sentences as "totally unjustifiable".
(2026-07-15). As US Bombs Pound Iran, JD Vance Says the US Is Engaged in a 'Delicate Diplomatic Dance'. news.antiwar.com Vice President JD Vance appeared on an episode of Joe Rogan's podcast that came out on Wednesday and was asked why President Trump keeps claiming that a deal has been reached with Iran but then goes back to bombing the country. The interview, recorded on Tuesday, comes as the US has intensified its airstrikes against …
(2026-07-15). Liberals Have Relaxed About Trump Because They Trust Him To Keep The Wars Going. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Have you noticed how the liberal establishment hasn't been nearly as emotional and outraged about Trump's second term as they were about his first? Now that he's the president who bombed Iran, the entire western political/media class is cool with him. | The term "Trump Derangement Syndrome" has always been used by the MAGA crowd as a blanket pejorative to protect the president from criticism, but during Trump's first term it wasn't entirely unfair. You'd see Democrats shrieking their lungs out over Trump doing…
(2026-07-15). Report: Shipping Companies Refusing US-Guided Transit Scheme Through Hormuz Strait After Iranian Attacks. news.antiwar.com Shipping companies are avoiding using the US military-guided transit scheme through the Strait of Hormuz after several Iranian attacks on vessels in the area, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing shipping and maritime industry sources. The report said that Iran had mines in shipping lanes that go through the middle of the strait, requiring ships to …
(2026-07-15). Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Saul and Renee MaltezouLONDON/ATHENS, July 15 (Reuters) – Shipping companies are avoiding using a U.S. military-guided transit scheme through the Strait of Hormuz after a wave of Iranian attacks on vessels sparked safety concerns, seven maritime security and shipping industry sources said.For decades ships sailed into and out of the Gulf using a safe set of lanes down the middle of the strait established by the U.N.'s shipping agency in 1968 dubbed the Traffic Separation Scheme.
(2026-07-15). Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in the Middle East. tribune.com.pk 
Oil extended gains on Wednesday as President Donald Trump reimposed a naval blockade on all Iranian ports and Tehran launched strikes on US infrastructure in the region. | Brent futures climbed 99 cents, or 1.2%, to $85.72 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate futures gained 64 cents, or 0.8%, to $79.98 a barrel. | Oil prices closed up 2% at a one-month high on Tuesday as attacks exacerbated a supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passed prior to the beginning of the US-Israe…
(2026-07-15). Trump Administration Scrutinizes Groups Representing Children. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Migrant teens line up for a class in San Benito, Texas, in August 29, 2019. | © 2019 Eric Gay/AP Photo | Federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations and Health and Human Services made unannounced visits in June to several DC-area legal aid nonprofits dedicated to representing unaccompanied immigrant children.According to media reports, the agents asked for documents and financial records relating to the organizations' child clients from Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), Amica, and Ayuda. Leaders from the targeted organizations and immigr…
(2026-07-15). ICE Killings Are Acts of Terrorism. otherwords.org In less than one week, ICE agents killed twice. | Neither victim was the man they were looking for. And each time their excuses made no sense. But the killings served a purpose: terrorizing immigrant communities, in pursuit of Trump's white nationalist agenda. | On July 7 in Houston, masked ICE agents who did not identify themselves stopped and
(2026-07-15). In occupied zone of Lebanon, Israeli military veterans see shadow of past wars. al-monitor.com By Maayan LubellISRAEL-LEBANON BORDER, July 15 (Reuters) – Israeli leaders describe the territory now occupied in Lebanon as a war gain, but some military veterans see the so-called "buffer zone" as a deadly replay of a doomed strategy they experienced first-hand.Gil Shely recalls being told daily by his commanders in the late 1980s, in what was known then as the southern Lebanon "security strip", that he was protecting Israel's north."Looking back, it was all fairy tales," he said.
(2026-07-15). How Israel's evolving strategy is reshaping southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
Analysis: Israel's evolving strategy in southern Lebanon signals a shift from a wider physical presence to an occupation that relies heavily on technology | When Israel occupied southern Lebanon between 1982 and 2000, maintaining control meant thousands of soldiers stationed inside the territory, with reinforced military outposts and daily clashes with fighters from a newly founded Nearly three decades later, the battlefield looks fundamentally different. | Today, Israel…
(2026-07-15). Netanyahu plans US visit for Trump meeting, Graham memorial. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump is also meeting with Lebanon's president next week.
(2026-07-15). Lebanon, Israel conclude talks on 'pilot zones' in Rome. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). Israeli blasts, drone flights hit Lebanon as 6th round of Rome talks with Israel continues. tribune.com.pk 
The Israeli army continued its attacks on southern Lebanon on Wednesday, carrying out a series of explosions in border towns as the sixth round of Rome talks between Lebanon and Israel entered its second day. | Israeli forces carried out a large explosion at around 3am (5am PKT) in the eastern neighbourhood of Khiam in Marjayoun district, before carrying out another blast in the town of Qantara in the same district later in the morning, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) said. | The agency said Israeli forces also conducted wide-scale explosions targeting valleys and homes in the town of Beit Yahoun in Bint…
(2026-07-15). It Is Neither Aid Nor Cooperation, but Silent Occupation (Statement). orinocotribune.com By Simón Bolívar Coordination Platform — Jul 10, 2026 | It is neither aid nor cooperation, it is silent invasion! | To the peoples of the world, to people's activism, and to Bolivarian consciousness, | From the trenches of popular power and revolutionary critical thought, the Simón Bolívar Coordination Platform raises its anti-imperialist and anti-Zionist voice to denounce the crude geopolitical maneuver that is today being disguised as "solidarity." Under the false narrative of humanitarianism, the two greatest enemies of humanity, the US empire and international Zionism, are executing a silent invasion aga…
(2026-07-15). Kamala Harris' Palestine shift is for show, don't fall for it. newarab.com 
Amid shifting Democratic opinion on Gaza, Kamala Harris's outreach to Palestinian activists reflects political calculation, not principle, writes el-Hamalawy. | Kamala Harris's reported outreach to pro-Palestinian activists should not be mistaken for moral courage. It is not a late conversion born of the ruins of Gaza, nor an act of repentance for the Biden administration's complicity in Israel's genocidal war. It is, above all, an act of political survival. | Harris is looking at the Democratic Party's changing base, the electoral advances of progressives, the collapse of unconditional support for Israel among you…
(2026-07-15). Friday 7/17: Noisemakers Against Genocide Protest at the Israel Consulate. indybay.org Israel Consulate 456 Montgomery…
(2026-07-15). Satrmer govt didn't do enough to stop Israeli war crimes in Gaza: UK PM-in-waiting. ummid.com Andy Burnham, the prospective Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has apologised for the response of the Labour Party under Keir Starmer to the Israel's genocide in Gaza, saying that they 'didn't get it right' and should 'do better' under his leadership.
(2026-07-15). Latest Case of "Palestine Exception" to Free Speech Is "Golden Gate Defendants" truthout.org Jury deliberations in the case of a group of San Francisco protesters dubbed the "Golden Gate Defendants" resulted in multiple misdemeanor convictions on July 2, 2026. The case stems from an organized action that took place April 15, 2024, in protest of the U.S.-enabled Israeli genocide in Gaza. Twenty-six people were initially arrested for blocking traffic on San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge… |
(2026-07-15). Cuba Experiences Third Total Blackout in 8 Days. orinocotribune.com On Tuesday, July 14, the Havana Electric Company reported that at 11: 05 a.m., another total blackout occurred in the National Electric System (SEN), the third one in the last eight days. | The company explained that a shutdown of the Felton 1 unit caused a fluctuation in the system parameters with a sudden frequency change, which led to the SEN outage. Work is currently underway to restore power to the thermoelectric plants in western Cuba. | The SEN is preparing plans for the creation of microsystems, which will allow for the restoration of power to vital centers once the necessary technical conditions are met,…
(2026-07-15). Chinese foreign ministry urges U.S. to lift blockade, coercion on Cuba. ecns.cn The U.S. should listen to the just call of the international community, immediately lift its blockade, coercion and pressure against Cuba, and stop violating the Cuban people's right to subsistence and right to development, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said Tuesday.
(2026-07-15). Cuba promotes business opportunities at ICT Fair 2026 in Trinidad and Tobago. radiohc.cu Cuba presented its main business and investment opportunities in Trinidad and Tobago during the ICT Fair 2026, a regional event that brings together technology companies and innovative projects. | According to the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Cuban delegation showcased the country's potential in strategic sectors such as telecommunications, software, renewable energy and digital services, with an emphasis on regional cooperation and attracting foreign investment. | According to the source, participation in the fair aims to strengthen ties with the Caribbean and position Cuba as a relia…
(2026-07-15). Residentes cubanos en Panamá denuncian nuevas presiones de EEUU. radiohc.cu La Asociación Martiana de Cubanos Residentes en Panamá (Amcrp) rechazó este martes nuevas presiones de Estados Unidos y denunció que forman parte de una escalada para recrudecer el bloqueo impuesto hace más de seis décadas. | En un comunicado al que tuvo acceso Prensa Latina, la organización denunció que, como parte de esas acciones, se encuentra en Panamá Samuel Parker, subsecretario adjunto de la División de Financiamiento de Amenazas y Sanciones de la Oficina de Asuntos Económicos del Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos. | De acuerdo con la Amcrp, el funcionario estadounidense anunció públicamente que sos…
(2026-07-15). Cuban Minister of Energy and Mines Vicente de la O Levy rules out operational errors. radiohc.cu Cuban Minister of Energy and Mines, Vicente de la O Levy, ruled out that the disconnection of the National Electric System (SEN) on Tuesday was due to operational errors and highlighted the technical capacity of the Electric Union. | In statements to the press, the minister also denied that the situation was attributable to an exodus of workers from the sector, although he acknowledged that, as in any organization, there is a staff turnover, which does not imply a "loss of expertise." | He emphasized that workers are working tirelessly and diligently to restore the SEN, which went down at 11: 05 a.m. local time as…
(2026-07-15). Silk Road art offers lessons for dialogue among civilizations. ecns.cn The Silk Road is more than an ancient trade route—it is also a bridge connecting cultures and civilizations, according to Chinese artist Yang Xiaoyang.
(2026-07-15). Israeli occupation commits billions to expand illegal settlements across the West Bank. thecanary.co 
The pace of settlement advancement in the occupied West Bank is unprecedented. Bezalel Smotrich — finance minister and illegal settler — has long opposed the creation of a Palestinian state. He has now not only called for the complete conquest of the Gaza Strip, but is also promising a settlement "revolution". Expansion of settlements will […] | By
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/16: Live from Gaza: Honoring the Families of Martyred Journalists. indybay.org Livestream from Gaza at bit.ly/PH4P16…
(2026-07-15). Pro-Palestine Activist Fergie Chambers Arrested In Spain. popularresistance.org Fergie Chambers, the American activist and heir to the Cox family fortune who has financed humanitarian relief in Gaza alongside pro-Palestinian campaigns, has been arrested in Spain on a US extradition request alleging money laundering and other offences. | Chambers was arrested on Friday morning on the island of Ibiza. Later that day, he appeared before a judge, who denied him bail pending extradition proceedings. | Over the past decade, Chambers has used part of his inherited fortune to support humanitarian initiatives in Gaza and legal defence funds for left-wing activists in the United States and the UK.
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/16: Gaza World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony — World Cup Simulation. indybay.org Online | phoenixhub.co/afsc-final-event-live/…
(2026-07-15). Waiting for Hassan: Another Gaza doctor held by Israel without charge. aljazeera.com Hassan Khalil Almukayed is among at least 15 Palestinian doctors from Gaza currently in Israeli detention.
(2026-07-15). Venezuela Announces Zero Tolerance for Illegal Marine Earthquake Waste Dumping. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "Our coasts and bodies of water are not waste deposits," the state environmental institution asserted, calling on organized communities and local businesses to maintain absolute vig…
(2026-07-15). Economy and Finance VP: Venezuela Will Continue External Debt Restructuring Process. orinocotribune.com The sectoral vice president of Economy and Finance of Venezuela, Calixto Ortega, stated that the country will continue the process of restructuring its external debt, despite the economic impact generated by the devastating earthquakes of June 24. | During the National Economic Council meeting on Monday, July 14, he said that the evaluations of the past few weeks showed that the national productive apparatus demonstrated a resilience greater than initially expected, adding that both the productive fabric and the oil sector have remained intact and are operating normally. | According to Ortega, "the restructuring…
(2026-07-15). Japanese Expert: Venezuela's June 24 Earthquakes Were the 3rd Most Complex Natural Disaster in the World. orinocotribune.com The Japanese-US structural engineer Hideki "Kit" Miyamoto called the double earthquake that occurred in Venezuela on June 24 "the third most complex natural disaster worldwide, surpassed only by the earthquakes in China in 2008 and Turkey in 2023." | In an interview with Venezolana de Televisión (VTV) on Monday, July 13, the urban resilience specialist highlighted the quick, organized, and efficient response by the government of Venezuela in light of the earthquake's magnitude. | Similarly, Miyamoto valued the cooperation between Venezuelan rescue teams and international organizations to immediately address the n…
(2026-07-15). Why Venezuela's earthquakes were so devastating: Geology, vulnerability, and years of structural neglect. globalvoices.org When seismic hazards meet social collapse, disasters become far more destructiveOriginally published on Map of the earthquakes' impact across seven Venezuelan states, highlighting Ground Zero: La Guaira. Screenshot taken from the
(2026-07-15). Why Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz after Decades of holding Back. juancole.com The Conversation) — US forces have struck Trump has also inscribed the U…
(2026-07-15). US and Iran back at war: What happened and what's next. newarab.com 
The US and Iran have resumed hostilities, with new strikes and threats of escalation centred on Iran's renewed blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. | The United States launched a wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, after it reimposed a naval blockade in a Nearly a month after they signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the Middle East war, the two sides resumed fighting with strikes on targets across the region. | Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, w…
(2026-07-15). K-P raises allowances for govt employees. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a major increase in various allowances for provincial government employees, including doubling the travel allowance for disabled staff from Rs6,000 to Rs10,000 per month. | Following cabinet approval, the Finance Department has issued separate notifications outlining the revised benefits, which will be implemented from July 1, and reflected in the monthly salaries of employees and officers. | Under the new package, house requisition allowance for officers in Grades 3 to 22 serving in the Civil Secretariat, Chief Minister's Secretariat, and Governor's Secretariat…
(2026-07-15). Authors, publishers sue Google over alleged AI copyright infringement. aljazeera.com Hachette and Elsevier lead US legal action against Google, alleging misuse of books for Gemini AI model training.
(2026-07-15). China's aggregate social financing stock exceeds $68 trillion at end of June. ecns.cn China's aggregate social financing stock stood at 462.06 trillion yuan (about $68.04 trillion) at the end of June, up 7.4% year on year, according to financial statistics released by the People's Bank of China on Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). No taxes without NFC share: Kundi. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has made it clear that the people of the erstwhile tribal areas will not pay taxes until they are granted their rightful share under the National Finance Commission (NFC) award, asserting that issuing directives from air-conditioned rooms in Islamabad is far easier than implementing them on the ground. | Addressing an interactive session organized by the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Sports Writers Association at the Governor's House here on Wednesday, the governor criticized the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for its tax collection drive in the merged districts, questioning…
(2026-07-15). Securing Artificial Intelligence: Protecting Technology, Protecting Humanity. ummid.com As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life, understanding its security is no longer a matter for technical experts alone. In this timely commentary, Dr. Ghassan Shahrour examines why protecting AI is inseparable from protecting privacy, human rights, and public trust, and argues that securing AI is a shared responsibility for all.
(2026-07-15). Green Bay, July 18, 2026: Rally and March ICE Out! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-15). Sheinbaum rejects US claim that Mexico's government is linked to cartels. aljazeera.com Sheinbaum has denounced remarks from DEA head Terry Cole as a baseless 'political statement' about Mexico.
(2026-07-15). How collage became a feminist and queer undertaking. thecanary.co 
I recently discovered an art form that has not only been incredibly therapeutic, but also given me an outlet for self-expression, especially as a first-time mother who was trying to re-find my sense of self. That art form is collage. A world on fire Like many of you, I no longer feel that social media […] | By
(2026-07-15). Substandard material halts school project. tribune.com.pk 
Construction work at the Gordki Middle School in Haripur has been halted after the alleged use of substandard materials in the project funded by the World Bank. | According to sources, the construction project came under scrutiny after local residents raised concerns over the cement, bricks and other materials being used in the new school building. The provincial leadership took immediate action on public complaints and serious concerns, ordering an immediate suspension of work and issuing a notice to the contractor. | The project was being carried out under the supervision of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Educatio…
(2026-07-15). Europe makes deal with Ukraine, Putin unleashes 135 drones; 'Coalition of the Willing' in danger. hindustantimes.com Russia launched a major wave of drone and missile strikes across Ukraine as European leaders gathered in Paris to discuss stronger military support for Kyiv. The attacks targeted multiple cities, including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, while President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed calls for tougher sanctions and more weapons from allies.
(2026-07-15). German government expands surveillance and police state measures. wsws.org The police in Germany are being granted rapidly expanding powers of surveillance including biometric tracking, state trojans, preventive detention and mass data collection.
(2026-07-15). UNIDO Report Explores BRICS+ Digital Readiness for Manufacturing. infobrics.org The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) recently released a report on BRICS+ economies' digital readiness for manufacturing…
(2026-07-15). 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.
(2026-07-15). PHC summons official over newspapers' ad dues. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday ordered the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Secretary Information to appear before the bench with payment cheques, citing non-compliance with earlier judicial directives regarding overdue government advertisement dues to newspapers. | A single-member bench presided over by Justice Ijaz Khan heard a contempt of court petition filed by the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chapter, through its chairman Tahir Farooq, represented by advocates Shahid Naseem Chamkani and Ahsan Masood. | During the proceedings, the court was informed that a writ petition ha…
(2026-07-15). China's retail sales of consumer goods up 1.3% in H1. ecns.cn China's consumer retail sales rose 1.3% year on year to 24,872.2 billion yuan (about $3673.48 billion) in the first half of 2026, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). China's per capita disposable income up 5.2 pct. ecns.cn China's per capita disposable income went up 5.2 percent year on year in nominal terms in the first half of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). MP: UCC Final Draft submitted amid protests, opposition. ummid.com The High-Level Committee constituted to examine the feasibility of implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Madhya Pradesh has submitted the final draft to the state government amid protests and opposition.
(2026-07-15). The Emir Who Knew When and Why to Relinquish Power. ummid.com For all the ports, towers, investments and diplomatic initiatives associated with his reign, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's most radical act was not something he built. It was something he relinquished.
(2026-07-15). Gauteng government embarks on Izimbizo Wednesdays. sanews.gov.za Gauteng government embarks on Izimbizo Wednesdays | The Gauteng Provincial Government is embarking on a coordinated programme of community engagements led by Members of the Executive Council (MECs), dubbed #ImbizoWednesdays, across all regions of province. ⚪ "The #ImbizoWednesdays form part of the Gauteng government's commitment to a responsive, accountable and citizen-centred administration that works in partnership with communities," the Gauteng provincial government said in a statement on Tuesday. ⚪ The engagements will provide residents with an opportunity to engage directly with MECs, Executive Mayors and…
(2026-07-15). China's power demand hits new record as summer heat intensifies. ecns.cn China's nationwide electricity load climbed to a record 1.551 billion kilowatts on Tuesday, surpassing a previous high set just four days earlier as temperatures increased power demand, the National Energy Administration said.
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/16: Haiti & The Crisis In The Caribbean. indybay.org 518 Valencia | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-07-15). Argentina happy to be in World Cup semifinal, coach Scaloni says. aljazeera.com Argentina are 'in good shape' and have no concerns over fatigue as the world champions look to book another final.
(2026-07-15). Files relating to India's largest nuclear power plant Kudankulam exposed in data breach. tribune.com.pk 
Ransomware group World Leaks has posted on the dark web a huge cache of files related to India's largest nuclear plant, including purported blueprints of parts of its facilities and supplier details — information it labelled as coming from Reliance Group. | The Kudankulam nuclear power plant, located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, is the largest of India's seven nuclear plants and central to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious plans to expand the country's atomic energy capacity. | Indian businessman Anil Ambani's Reliance Group, one of the plant's contractors, told…
(2026-07-15). Proof that Prophet Muhammad Ô∑∫ Is Not the Author of the Qur'an. muslimskeptic.com As Muslims, we know understand that the Prophet Muhammad Ô∑∫ was not the author of the Qur'an. Rather, he Ô∑∫ was its recipient and transmitter. The Qur'an itself repeatedly describes him not as an originator of the message but, instead, as one commanded to convey what is revealed to him. It instructs him to declare …
(2026-07-15). South China port exports surge 23.8% via new trade corridor in H1. ecns.cn Exports shipped through the port city of Zhanjiang in south China's Guangdong Province along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor grew 23.8% year-on-year to 9.28 billion yuan ($1.29 billion) in the first half of 2026, customs data showed.
(2026-07-15). Cyclosporiasis outbreak sickens thousands in Michigan and across the US. wsws.org Nearly 7,000 people have been sickened and 141 hospitalized, while the federal apparatus that would trace the outbreak to its source has been dismantled by the Trump administration and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
(2026-07-15). Pink salt financing scheme launched. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday launched a financing scheme aimed at promoting exports through value addition to the province's pink salt reserves. | She digitally inaugurated the scheme and announced the establishment of a 110-acre Pink Salt Mineral Processing Zone near Quaidabad. | During a briefing at the ceremony, she was informed that more than 200 processing units would be established in the zone, attracting an investment of Rs150 million and creating 10,000 direct employment opportunities. A business facilitation centre and a model retail outlet would also be established to facili…
(2026-07-15). Sugar mills seek export of 600,000 tonnes. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has demanded immediate permission to export 600,000 metric tonnes of surplus sugar, according to a letter sent to the Federal Minister for National Food Security. | The association has requested that permission for exporting the remaining 550,000 tonnes be granted at the start of the new crushing season, stating that sugar exports could generate approximately $575 million in valuable foreign exchange. | The PSMA reminded the government that its commitment from the previous year to allow exports of surplus sugar stocks had not yet been fulfilled. At the end of the cur…
(2026-07-15). SME clusters key to driving exports. tribune.com.pk 
Malik urges stronger institutional support, easier financing to unlock growth potential…
(2026-07-15). China Wind Solar: Output Lags Capacity. wattsupwiththat.com China, already losing money on its wind and solar buildout, evidently has a tiger by the tail with transmission capacity to get solar and wind from nowhere to somewhere.
(2026-07-15). 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.
(2026-07-15). Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Father Emir of Qatar, Passes Away. ummid.com Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, regarded as Architect of Modern Qatar, died in Doha Sunday July 12, 2026 at the age of 74.
(2026-07-15). China's key economic indicators in H1 of 2026. ecns.cn China's GDP expanded by 4.7 percent year-on-year to 69.57 trillion yuan ($10.28 trillion) in the first half of 2026, remaining well within the government's annual growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent and showing resilience despite growing global economic uncertainties, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). A revealing comment from former IMF chief economist. wsws.org Tariffs, militarization, and wars are not "isolated disruptions" but "interconnected symptoms of a deeper fragmentation reshaping the global economy."
(2026-07-15). Ukraine's drone attack on Moscow completely destroyed? 35 FPVs smuggled in tiles, shocking footage. hindustantimes.com Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) says it has foiled an alleged Ukrainian drone attack targeting a strategic site in Moscow. Russian authorities claim they seized 35 FPV drones, released footage of the operation, and alleged the drones were smuggled into Russia through Europe.
(2026-07-15). China, Russia release 480,000 endangered sturgeon into border river. ecns.cn The two countries have carried out 18 joint releases in the Heilong border waters since 2008, stocking more than 20 million sturgeon and kaluga fry in total.
(2026-07-15). A multidisciplinary team assembled to investigate murder of March and March leader. sanews.gov.za A multidisciplinary team assembled to investigate murder of March and March leader | A multidisciplinary team of seasoned detectives and crime intelligence officers has been assembled to lead the investigation into the murder of March and March Gauteng leader, Andile Mvuyiselwa Somgaxa. | The Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane announced the appointment of the team, in consultation with the Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni. | Somgaxa was shot in the driveway of his home in Greenfield, Johannesburg, on 04 July 2026, and succumbed to his injuries…
(2026-07-15). Argentina stun England in 2-1 comeback win to reach 2026 World Cup final. aljazeera.com Holders Argentina will face Spain in the final after snatching victory from England in ‚Å a highly charged encounter.
(2026-07-15). Support an End to Secrecy on this World UFO Day — 2 July 2026. indybay.org "Corporament" secrecy is a long-standing problem. There are secret documents, technologies, etc. that, if available, could allow us, as Human Beings, to become petrochemical-free within a short period of time; however, due to the aforementioned secrecy, this information is hidden from us. This action statement hopefully will inspire conversations about freedom and secrecy in so-called "free and open societies" & cause us to further explore the ideas contained below.
(2026-07-15). US star Balogun knew red card reversal would 'cause a lot of controversy'. aljazeera.com Striker says FIFA's decision to suspend his one-match ban led to 'a lot of outside noise' before USA's knockout match.
(2026-07-15). Workers swelter at worksites and in factories, as new heat wave moves across the United States. wsws.org Some US locations have already seen the highest temperatures ever recorded, as a heat dome moves east, creating unhealthy and dangerous conditions at workplaces and factories that lack adequate cooling.
(2026-07-15). Chinese culture camp opens in Thailand's Chiang Rai. ecns.cn Nearly 320 students from eight schools under the Chiang Rai city government in northern Thailand have begun a Chinese culture camp experience, with the opening ceremony held Monday.
(2026-07-15). New wild plant species recorded in China's Yunnan. ecns.cn A climbing herb species known as Ceropegia kachinensis has been identified as a new species in China, according to a study published in the Plant Science Journal.
(2026-07-15). Shanxi's ancient architecture draws global attention. ecns.cn Shanxi Province in north China, known as the "treasure house of ancient Chinese architecture," has seen surging global interest in its centuries-old wooden structures.
(2026-07-15). Picture Lock One Summer 2026 Film Series Interview. mediasanctuary.org Sina talks to Picture Lock One about the open air screening of Beasts of the Southern Wild at Riverside Park this Sunday.
(2026-07-15). Silence Belongs to the People. scheerpost.com Jeffrey Wernick ScheerPost Many people ignore the Ninth Amendment. James Madison wrote it, and he wrote it to answer an objection he had raised himself. During ratification, Madison and Hamilton opposed adding a bill of rights, and their reason was precise. Enumerating rights is dangerous, because listing some implies the government may touch whatever went …
(2026-07-15). India's ethanol rush prompts anger among vehicle owners, questions for gov't. aljazeera.com Indian gas stations now only offer fuel with 20 percent ethanol blended in. But the rushed move has triggered criticism.
(2026-07-15). Wednesday 7/15: Panel: "What's Happening At Pacifica & The Fight For Democratic Control" indybay.org To Join The Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/j/84954958968…
(2026-07-15). 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.
(2026-07-15). Support the Safer Beauty Bill Package – 15 July 2026. indybay.org "The Safer Beauty Bill Package builds on the progress made through the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 by closing critical gaps in federal cosmetic safety law. Together, the bills would ban 18 of the most hazardous chemicals used in cosmetics, strengthen protections for communities disproportionately exposed to harmful chemicals, improve ingredient transparency, and increase supply chain transparency so companies can make safer products. Congress needs to hear from the communities you represent, and your voice can help make that happen."
(2026-07-15). Saving shea: How a Ugandan woman is turning waste into clean energy. aljazeera.com As demand for charcoal threatens indigenous trees, communities are finding new value in what was once treated as waste.
(2026-07-15). Robinhood in Reverse: How the Pentagon Makes Us Poorer. otherwords.org While costs rise for everything, SNAP recipients who lost benefits — and the farmers who fed them — are being asked to shell out $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon.
(2026-07-15). Infant dies after mother goes missing from hospital. tribune.com.pk 
A three-month-old baby died at the Vehari District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital after his mother reportedly went missing from the children's ward for nearly 10 hours, prompting police to investigate allegations that a security guard may have abducted her. | According to the police, the woman, a resident of Mustafa Abad in Karam Pur, had brought her critically ill three-month-old son to the Children's Complex at the DHQ Hospital after he developed high fever. The infant was admitted to the ward, where doctors began his treatment. | At around midnight, the child's mother allegedly went missing from the ward. Hosp…
(2026-07-15). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-15). Morocco releases dissident journalist Ali Lmrabet. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). The Rise of Doom Spending. fpif.org The crowded shopping malls of New York, the packed entertainment centers of London, and the intense rhythm of consumption on the streets of Paris present a striking paradox to contemporary economic observers. To an outside observer, this scene might appear to be evidence of a post-pandemic economic recovery and widespread prosperity. | However, behind the display lights and the constantly running point-of-sale (POS) terminals lies one of the deepest socio-economic crises in modern history. Rather than hidden wealth, this reality reflects a structurally dispossessed generation that is turning to "doom spending" as…
(2026-07-15). China's natural gas output returns to growth in June. ecns.cn China's natural gas output rose 1.1% year on year to 21.4 billion cubic meters in June, reversing a 2.2% decline in May, data released Wednesday by the National Bureau of Statistics showed.
(2026-07-15). Eight hazardous buildings demolished. tribune.com.pk 
The district administration on Tuesday demolished eight hazardous building structures and sealed four others to ensure public safety. | The action was carried out at the GT Road, Baghbanpura and Islampura. Teams also demolished illegal constructions on Ghori Shah Road, Kachho Pura, Sanda Road and Abdali Road over violations of approved building plans. | The administration demolished dangerous walls and dilapidated structures posing risks to the public, while illegal constructions located near high-voltage electricity transmission lines were dismantled to prevent loss of lives. | Officials said a hazardous port…
(2026-07-15). MHT CET FE 2026 Admission: Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has extended the last date of application for 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.
(2026-07-15). Baruipur rape case shows India's unrelenting violence against Muslims and oppressed castes. thecanary.co 
Since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in the state of West Bengal two months ago promising women's safety, the state has witnessed at least eight serious incidents of violence against women and girls. One of the latest was the horrific murder and gang rape in Baruipur. […] | By
(2026-07-15). Wisconsin Commission Finds Musk Likely Broke Law in Handing Out Checks to Voters. truthout.org The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC), a bipartisan panel that manages the elections process in the Badger State, has referred two felony-level complaints against Elon Musk to a local prosecutor's office after he handed out checks to voters, encouraging them to vote in the 2025 state Supreme Court race. The world's first trillionaire (whose net worth recently slipped into multi-billionaire… |
(2026-07-15). Israel court halts law supporting ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers. newarab.com 
The Israeli parliament approved the legislation on Tuesday, drawing sharp criticism from the opposition as the army struggles with a shortage of personnel. | The court said it was issuing a "temporary order suspending" enforcement of the…
(2026-07-15). Commoning, Thresholding, and the Concrete Fantasy: Lessons from France. scheerpost.com Ida Susser Over a decade ago two innovative movements mobilized in France to take on the neoliberal assaults on the commons and the public good. The Nuit Debout was an Occupy movement that began in Paris in 2016. It was followed by the Yellow Vests, an extraordinary formation that rushed into Paris from the provinces …
(2026-07-15). Young campaigners urge incoming PM to act on outdoor junk food ads. thecanary.co 
The Health and Social Care Committee has just delivered one of parliament's strongest calls yet for action to protect children from junk food . And Bite Back's young campaigners are urging the incoming government to seize the moment. After a year-long inquiry, MPs have concluded that children's health has been undermined by unhealthy food environments […] | By
(2026-07-15). Solar 365 emerges as Western new solar giant. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-15). 74% of Americans want action on climate, but many Philadelphians don't know they're part of a majority. 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?
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(2026-07-15). 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…
(2026-07-15). Half of House Dems vote to end US aid to Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to
(2026-07-15). PIC Board welcomes FSCA probe. sanews.gov.za PIC Board welcomes FSCA probe | The Board of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has welcomed the Financial Sector Conduct Authority's (FSCA) investigation following a whistleblower report alleging unethical practices within the organisation. | In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Board said it had provided the Authority with the requested information and documentation relating to the whistleblower report and the associated governance processes. | The FSCA has expressed concern about recent developments at the PIC, particularly those relating to governance, leadership stability, transparency and the potent…
(2026-07-15). At least 30 people dead in Thailand bar fire. wsws.org The violation of fire safety measures was not an isolated case, but indicative of widespread practices in Thailand where public welfare is subordinated to private profit.
(2026-07-15). Philly Fringe Fest hits the big 3-0 this fall and will feature 330 performances. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia Fringe Festival of theater, dance and performance art returns in September for its 30th season. | With 330 shows on its schedule, this year's festival is on track to match last year's record year that started with 331. CEO and Producing Director Nell Bang-Jensen said those numbers can be fluid. | "Last year, by the end, we had 353," Bang-Jenson said. "I would be shocked if the artists of Philadelphia do not add at least 23 late performances to the line up be…
(2026-07-15). China's fixed-asset investment falls 5.7% in H1 2026. ecns.cn China's investment in fixed assets, excluding rural households, fell 5.7% year on year to 22.64 trillion yuan ($3.33 trillion) in the first half of 2026, the National Bureau of Statistics said Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). 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?
(2026-07-15). Friday 7/17: Union City: Good Trouble Lives On! Overpass Protest Banner Against Voter Suppression. indybay.org 880 Overpass on Alvarado Niles | meet up at 31361 Alvarado-Niles Rd | Union City, CA 94587 | Peaceful protest…
(2026-07-15). Spain fans erupt as team reaches World Cup final. aljazeera.com Fans erupted in celebration after Spain beat France 2-0 in the semifinals, securing their place in the 2026 Finals…
(2026-07-15). Punjab installs panic buttons for foreign nationals. tribune.com.pk 
A panic button system has been launched to enhance the security of foreign nationals residing and working across Punjab. | The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has launched the system in collaboration with the Special Protection Unit (SPU). | According to a PSCA spokesperson, QR Panic Buttons would be installed at the residences and workplaces of foreign nationals. By scanning the quick response code, users would gain instant access to the Emergency Helpline 15, live chat, video calling and location-sharing services. | In case of an emergency, the user's live location and other relevant information would be…
(2026-07-15). Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, chant provocative slogans. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli occupiers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem on Wednesday morning, chanting provocative songs and slogans inside its courtyards, the Jerusalem Governorate said. | The governorate published video footage showing occupiers inside the mosque compound during the incursion. | Since 2003, Israeli police have allowed Israeli occupiers to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound daily, except on Fridays and Saturdays. | Israeli settler groups performed provocative chants today during their incursion into the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/aeSldWWnhS | — WA…
(2026-07-15). An Expansive Exploration of Summertime Detroit. portside.org An Expansive Exploration of Summertime Detroit. |
(2026-07-15). Spain crashes Paris party by beating France in the World Cup semis. aljazeera.com Dreams of reaching the World Cup final for a third time running were dashed when France were beaten 2-0 by Spain.
(2026-07-15). Shopkeeper shot dead in market. tribune.com.pk 
A 35-year-old shopkeeper was shot dead by an unidentified assailant in the Bole Di Jhuggi area, police said on Tuesday. | According to the police, Abdul Saeed, a father of three, owned a milk shop in the local market. He had just arrived at his shop when a motorcyclist shot him multiple times. The victim died at the spot. | On receiving information, police officials reached the spot and the body was shifted to a hospital for post-mortem examination. | The police said the attacker fled after shooting the victim. Investigators were examining CCTV footage from the area to identify and arrest the murderer. | Meanw…
(2026-07-15). Tuchel defends tactics after Argentina send England packing from World Cup. aljazeera.com England manager Tuchel swapped Reece James for Dan Burn, and Declan Rice for defender Nico O'Reilly in the 82nd minute.
(2026-07-15). Watchdog group, labor, House Dems blast Trump politicization of grants. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Last year, GOP President Donald Trump issued orders to politicize some federal grants, especially transportation money. Red states would get it, and blue states—particularly New York and New Jersey, for the Hudson River tunnel would not. Trump later reversed course on that September 2025 ban. But now Trump and his Office of Management and Budget …
(2026-07-15). xAI sues user for exploiting AI tool to sexualise minors. aljazeera.com Lawsuit accuses Terry Harwood of misusing xAI to bypass safeguards and produce explicit deepfakes involving minors.
(2026-07-15). Developed: Fast, Precise Method for Platinum-Group Catalyst Synthesis. ummid.com A research team from Tianjin University, China Friday July 10, 2026 announced a millisecond-scale thermal pulse technology that enables the ultrafast synthesis and precise control of platinum-group catalysts.
(2026-07-15). Federal Tax Cuts for the Wealthy Are Bankrupting States. Some Are Fighting Back. otherwords.org A year ago, Republicans in Congress passed the wildly The political, social, and cultural makeup of our home states — Washington and Kentucky — may be different, but the impa…
(2026-07-15). Exclusive: Iraq puts Hezbollah on banking sanctions list. newarab.com 
Iraq has circulated a banking sanctions directive covering Hezbollah-linked entities, though a later report claimed the measure was subsequently withdrawn. | Iraq's Ministry of Finance has circulated an internal directive notifying banks and affiliated institutions of US sanctions targeting entities linked to The three-page document, dated 7 July and signed by Nadia Rashid Ali, director general of the ministry's Economic Department, states that the measure was issued under amended Exe…
(2026-07-15). Rigged game: obscene concentration of wealth. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-15). Thailand tightens visa-free rules to safeguard national security. ecns.cn Thailand's cabinet has approved a major overhaul of its visa exemption policy, slashing the visa-free stay limit from 60 days to 30 days and trimming eligible nations and regions from 93 to 59, according to government spokesperson Ploytalay Laksameesangchan on Tuesday.
(2026-07-15). 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.
(2026-07-15). Soon It Will Be Illegal To Oppose Imperialism. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic The British government has announced it is going to ban Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, an idea which on the face of it sounds ridiculous. The IRGC is the primary military branch of another country tasked with defending that country from hostile aggressors. IRGC soldiers and commanders aren't lurking in the shadows …
(2026-07-15). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-15). Air India crash probe enters final stages after cockpit recorder, psychology reviews. tribune.com.pk 
India's aircraft accident investigating body has prepared a cockpit voice recorder transcript, conducted a psychological autopsy and moved into the final stages of its probe into last year's deadly Air India crash, a court filing showed. | The filing did not identify whose psychological autopsy was conducted or disclose any findings on the crash of the Boeing 787 that killed 260 people shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India. | An analysis of data ‚Å retrieved in late May from an engine monitoring unit was still awaited and an assessment of certain orga…
(2026-07-15). PHC upholds FIR against policemen. tribune.com.pk The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has upheld the order to register a criminal case against three police officials accused of illegally detaining a citizen for 14 days, dismissing their writ petition and affirming the decision of the subordinate court. | A two-member bench comprising Justice Sahibzada Asadullah and Justice Inamullah Khan announced the reserved judgment, ruling that the lower court had acted within its lawful jurisdiction and committed no legal irregularity in directing the registration of the case. | The petition had been filed by SHO Rafiq Khan, Inspector Humayun, and Constable Usman, who sought t…
(2026-07-15). Sunday 7/19: Alameda Indivisible: "John Lewis: Good Trouble" Film FREE Screening & Panel Discussion. indybay.org Alameda Theatre and Cinaplex | 2317 Central Ave | Alameda, CA 94501 | PLEASE NOTE: Because this is a free showing hosted at the Alameda Theatre and Cineplex, you will need to get your FREE tickets through the Alameda Theatre box office or through their website (with a tiny on-line processing fee): www.alamedatheatres.com/showtimes/…
(2026-07-15). Israeli Settlers Attack a Convoy of Journalists in the Occupied West Bank. truthout.org Israeli settlers armed with clubs, rocks and a knife attacked a convoy of journalists in the West Bank on Saturday, the latest targeting of foreign journalists documenting the Israeli occupation. Four settlers have reportedly been detained over the attack. The convoy, which included CNN's Jeremy Diamond, were accompanying the father of Palestinian American Saif Musallet to the site where he was… |
(2026-07-15). Tarik Shah Hosts Jam Sessions at Lark Tavern on Mondays. mediasanctuary.org Bassist Tarik Shah is hosting jam sessions on Monday nights at Lark Tavern from 7-9pm. Fellow bassist Brad Monkell interviewed Tarik about what makes a good jam session, the importance of musicians communicating with each other, and his way with the bass.
(2026-07-15). Hawaiian Workers Join ILWU Local 6 Strike Against C&H ASR Fanjul Refinery in Crockett. indybay.org Hawaiian workers who are members of ILWU Local 142 in Hawaii flew to the US and Crockett to support the ILWU Local 6 strikers at the C& H refinery. It use to handle sugar cane from the Islands but the owners shut it down to move for non-union labor in the Philippines.
(2026-07-15). 10 years on from Türkiye's failed coup attempt on Erdogan. aljazeera.com 10 years on from Türkiye's coup attempt to overthrow President Erdogan, the country remains divided over its legacy.
(2026-07-15). Tuesday 7/21: The Children Caught in the Trump ICE Crackdown. indybay.org Virtual | RSVP: events.propublica.org/trump-deportation-……
(2026-07-15). China's Yiwu sees surge in cooling product exports to Europe. ecns.cn Manufacturers in Yiwu, the eastern Chinese city known as "the world's supermarket," experienced a massive surge in cooling product exports to Europe recently to help consumers combat severe heatwaves, leveraging the city's rapid supply chain.
(2026-07-15). Government Security Agencies Want to Steal Your Drone. aclu.org And are putting in place rules that allow them to do so…
(2026-07-15). Man held year after 'killing wife'. tribune.com.pk 
A man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, burying her inside their home and alleging her abduction in Basti Ashiq Muhammad. | Police recovered the body of Nusrat, mother of four, from the house 13 months after her disappearance and arrested her husband, Muhammad Munir. | According to the police, Munir had reported his wife missing in June last year and lodged an abduction case, claiming that she had disappeared from their home. | The victim's mother, Rahmat Bibi, told investigators that she had been married to Munir for about 25 years. The couple had three sons and a daughter. | She said Munir…
(2026-07-15). New York Issues US's First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers. truthout.org New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday making the state the first in the nation to implement a moratorium on new hyperscale data centers. The Democratic governor said she would pause environmental permits while the state researches and develops a regulatory framework to protect ratepayers, the environment, the energy grid and communities. Four hyperscale data centers are… |
(2026-07-15). BBC Peddle Fake Heatwave Deaths Claims. wattsupwiththat.com Unlike these shysters, I am going wait until the actual mortality data is available, which is generally three weeks after the deaths occur — ONS data is for deaths registered, which tends to be about two weeks after death; ONS also publish their weekly reports about 12 days later.
(2026-07-15). Omar Files Resolution Opposing Rubio's ICC Threat as He's Sued for ICC Sanctions. truthout.org Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) has introduced legislation urging the U.S. to join the International Criminal Court (ICC), pushing back against Secretary of State Marco Rubio's campaign to "dismantle" the institution. The move comes as Rubio has been slapped with a new lawsuit accusing him of unconstitutionally sanctioning the court's officials and a UN human rights expert. Earlier this week… |
(2026-07-15). Friday 7/17: Oakland: Good Trouble Lives On – We Demand Voting Rights & Racial Justice Sidewalk Protest. indybay.org Intersection of Adams Street & MacArthur Boulevard | Oakland, CA 94610 | Peaceful demonstration in honor of the legacy of John Lewis…
(2026-07-15). Hill streams swell after rains. tribune.com.pk 
Water levels in the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan rose significantly following monsoon rains, prompting the district administration to issue a high alert, although officials said no flooding had been reported and all streams remained within normal limits. | According to the latest report, Sanghar Rod Kohi recorded a flow of 41,088 cusecs, while Sori Lund carried 26,974 cusecs of water. Water flow was recorded at 973 cusecs in Sakhi Sarwar and 2,188 cusecs in Mithawan Nullah. Meanwhile, Korah, Vehova and Vidor nullahs remained dry. | Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Usman Khalid said all hill torrents were under…
(2026-07-15). Indian Muslim body rejects Ex-IAS Niaz Khan's 'hide identity' advice. ummid.com Maulana Mahmood Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, has rejected former IAS officer Niaz Khan's suggestion that Muslims should alter their appearance and give up visible markers of their identity, including traditional attire, in order to protect them from mob violence.
(2026-07-15). Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses return to work in Boston without a contract. wsws.org The largest strike of healthcare workers in Massachusetts history has ended for now, on management's terms.
(2026-07-15). 2026 Football WC: In a 1st, Top Four Ranked Teams to Play Semi-Finals. ummid.com The 2026 FIFA World Cup might have seen a plenty of controversies, especially during the matches involving Argentina, but the football world cup is ending with yet another interesting record.
(2026-07-15). Trump welcomes Iraqi PM to White House, vows 'a lot of deals'. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi have met at the White House pledging to deepen economic ties.
(2026-07-15). Spain, NOT France, to Play 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. ummid.com In yet another sensational semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Wednesday July 15, 2026, Spain defeated the favorite France to advance to the Final of the Mega Event.
(2026-07-15). China's value-added industrial output up 5.3% in June. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, expanded 5.3 percent year on year in June, accelerating by 0.8 percentage points from May, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). YouTuber remanded in judicial custody. tribune.com.pk 
A judicial magistrate on Tuesday sent a YouTuber in judicial remand for 14 days in a blasphemy case. | Judicial Magistrate Naeem Watto heard the case. The suspect, Rehan Tariq, was produced in court under strict security upon completion of his six-day physical remand. | During the hearing, the court observed that religious matters should not be discussed without proper knowledge. | The investigating officer stated that further physical remand was not required, following which the court ordered that he should be sent to jail on judicial remand.
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/23: Rally at the CalSTRS board meeting! indybay.org Westin hotel- Millbrae, CA (sf airport) | 1 Old Bayshore highway Millbrae 94030…
(2026-07-15). China's power load hits record high, may top 1.6 billion kilowatts. ecns.cn China's electricity load hit a record 1.518 billion kilowatts on July 10, the China Electricity Council (CEC) said Tuesday, warning that the peak could top 1.6 billion kilowatts if extreme heat hits large parts of the country.
(2026-07-15). Mandela Month calls for greater commitment to protecting children. sanews.gov.za Mandela Month calls for greater commitment to protecting children | As South Africans observe Mandela Month, communities are encouraged to honour Nelson Mandela's legacy by protecting and caring for the country's most vulnerable citizens — its children. | With schools closed for the winter holidays, parents and guardians are being urged to remain vigilant and prioritise the safety and well-being of children both at home and online. | The school holidays provide children with an opportunity to relax, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy recreational activities. However, they also present increased r…
(2026-07-15). Aussie PM Announces Plan to Force US AI Companies to Pay for Australia's Net Zero Transition. wattsupwiththat.com What could possibly go wrong with this plan?
(2026-07-15). Office of the Premier's budget more than a set of figures, says KZN Premier. sanews.gov.za Office of the Premier's budget more than a set of figures, says KZN Premier | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli says the Office of the Premier's 2026/27 Budget Vote is "more than a set of numbers", describing it as a statement of the provincial government's priorities and commitment to coordinated governance. | Tabling Budget Vote 1 before the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature in Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday, Ntuli said the budget reflected the values and direction of the 7th Administration. | "Madam Speaker, this Budget Vote is more than a set of numbers. It is a statement of intent. It tells our people w…
(2026-07-15). Picture Lock One "Along the Riverbank" Summer Film Series. mediasanctuary.org Picture Lock One is bringing the open air film series "Along the Riverbank" to Troy this summer, examining the cultural, ecological, and political dimensions of water. This Saturday there is a film screening and workshop with filmmaker C. Diaz, and on Sunday is the screening of "Beasts of the Southern Wild" at Riverside Park. The creators behind PL1, (l-r) Angus McCullough, Adam Tinkle, and Emma Baiada, spoke with Sina Basila Hickey.
(2026-07-15). Oyarzabal and Porro fire European champions into World Cup final. thecanary.co 
Spain are into the World Cup final after a controlled, clinical 2-0 win over France in Dallas. The semi-final was billed as a meeting of the tournament's two standout sides, but one which never caught fire for Didier Deschamps' team. Goals in each half from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro settled it, sending the European […] | By
(2026-07-15). China reports 4.7% GDP growth in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China's economy grew 4.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, official data showed on Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). Now it's your chance to watch spectacular Planetary Parade. ummid.com Skywatchers if you had missed the last Planetary Parade, here is your chance to witness the spectacular astral phenomenon this weekend corresponding to July 11 and 12, 2026.
(2026-07-15). China's daily IC output tops 1.5 billion units in first half of 2026. ecns.cn High-tech manufacturing and digital product manufacturing grew 13.3% and 12.3% year-on-year. Together, the sectors contributed nearly half of China's industrial growth despite accounting for just over one-fifth of industrial value-added.
(2026-07-15). US military will be out of Iraq by end of September: Iraqi PM. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). Chinese experts head to Uganda to help with Ebola response. ecns.cn Two Chinese public health experts left Beijing early Wednesday for Uganda to help respond to its Ebola outbreak, answering an invitation from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
(2026-07-15). Tarik Shah Lark Tavern Jam Sessions. mediasanctuary.org Brad Monkell interviews Tarik Shah about jam sessions he is hosting at Lark Tavern on Monday nights.
(2026-07-15). Nation building: how not to nation build. onlineopinion.com.au Australia's regions are struggling, not because they have nothing to offer, but because what they have to offer is often vandalised by government.
(2026-07-15). Data centers are not a 'red state' or 'blue state' problem; they're a working-class problem. therealnews.com 
(2026-07-15). BRICS Countries Continue to Work on a Grain Exchange. infobrics.org The BRICS countries are continuing to work on creating a BRICS grain exchange, with the Russian Economic Development Ministry stating that "A conceptual model of the exchange's operation has been prepared. Common approaches to technological requirements and the functioning of this trading platform are currently being developed together with a number of partners"
(2026-07-15). Giant 'Bond Villian' Space Mirror Approved by Feds. wattsupwiththat.com You probably assumed giant orbiting mirrors capable of directing sunlight at Earth would remain safely in the realm of Hollywood fantasy.
(2026-07-15). NATO summit in Ankara — blackmail used to renew the vassal relationship. unitedworldint.com By Sevim Dagdelen * At the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7 and 8, 2026, the military alliance set out to thoroughly discredit the myth of a community of values and defense. While Turkish President Erdoƒüan had hundreds of academics and journalists arrested beforehand to preemptively suppress protests against the military alliance's meeting, NATO …
(2026-07-15). Feminist media manipulation. onlineopinion.com.au What does Albo's descent into locker room banter tell us about weaponised feminism?
(2026-07-15). NTC decision in soda ash case draws criticism. tribune.com.pk 
The National Tariff Commission's (NTC) final determination in the soda ash dumping investigation has triggered criticism from the downstream industrial consumers and trade stakeholders, who describe the injury determination as legally flawed, economically unsustainable and contrary to the commission's established practice. | The respondents, including the Soap Manufacturers Association, chemical manufacturers, International Silicate and the Pakistan Glass Manufacturers Association, contended that they highlighted the allegations in their comments on the Statement of Essential Facts issued by the NTC and reiter…
(2026-07-15). Trump administration replaces Philly President's House slavery exhibit 'under the cover of darkness' after monthslong legal battle. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Trump administration has completed its overhaul of the President's House Site on Independence Mall, installing a new exhibit that critics say softens George Washington's role as an enslaver and shifts attention away from the nine people he held in bondage while living in Philadelphia. | Workers replaced the remaining exhibits overnight Tuesday, the latest in a monthslong fight that has pitted the city of Philadelphia against the federal government over who controls the s…
(2026-07-15). Darline Graham Nordone Is The 'DEI Hire' Republicans Warned You About. newsone.com 
Source: Tom Williams / Getty | Can you believe it? Republicans have finally found a diversity hire they can support! | Just two days after former senator Lindsey Graham died, South Carolina officials decided that the best-qualified person to temporarily fill his vacant seat and represent the entire state was Now, before folks come for me about precision, I'm not trying to say that Nordone was literally hired through a DEI program. But she is the beneficiary of the kind of identity…
(2026-07-15). Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back against Government Subpoenas and Economic Fears. mediasanctuary.org Journalist Rosemary Armao chats in this week's chapter of her podcast Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back with investment banker Marc Wittman about the blistering federal court ruling against Donald Trump's suit against the IRS. A judge shot down a plan to "settle" a suit the president brought against an agency he controls as so fraudulent that she even referred lawyers arguing it to their bar associations. This matter is likely to be juicy fodder for the Todd Blanche confirmation hearings this week as Acting Attorney General. Blanche, a former Trump lawyer, was cool with an agreement to give the Trump family a…
(2026-07-15). "Yanks to the rescue" : 30 years since the U.S. helped re-elect Boris Yeltsin. mronline.org 
The thirtieth anniversary of the 1996 election is therefore not merely a historical commemoration.
(2026-07-15). Over 160 arrested in France after incidents following World Cup semifinal defeat to Spain. tribune.com.pk 
More than 160 people were arrested in Paris and Lyon following clashes and disturbances after France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup semifinal, broadcaster BFMTV reported Wednesday. | According to the Paris Police Prefecture, 141 people were detained in the Paris region in connection with incidents that occurred after Tuesday evening's match. Most of the arrests were linked to the use of firework mortars allegedly aimed at police officers and emergency service personnel. | Authorities said no serious injuries were reported following the incidents. | Read: Blaze near Paris burns on as Europe heats u…
(2026-07-15). Maharashtra 10th, 12th Supplementary Exam Result 2026 – Check Here. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is declaring on its official website 'www.mahahsscboard.in' the results of the SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) Supplementary (Repeaters, ATKT or Improvement) Exams held in June 2026 today i.e. Tuesday July 14, 2026.
(2026-07-15). $6.7b oil facility sought from Saudi. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has sought a $6.7 billion concessional oil financing facility from Saudi Arabia for a period of 15 years, aimed at ensuring energy security amid heightened Middle East conflict that may keep global prices high and put additional stress on the country's foreign exchange reserves. | A spokeswoman of the Ministry of Economic Affairs confirmed to The Express Tribune that the matter of Saudi oil facility on deferred payments was under discussion. | The sources said Pakistan was actively seeking the $6.7 billion Saudi facility at 1% interest rate for a period of 15 years. The matter has been discussed at th…
(2026-07-15). YFQ-44A Fury 'Fighter Drone' Has Fired Its First AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile. twz.com 
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(2026-07-15). Amazon to install hundreds of gas-fired generators at Bucks County data center site. 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?
| Pennsylvania environmental regulators plan to allow Amazon to add hundreds of fossil-fuel-fired backup generators at the site of its 250-acre data center complex under construction in Bucks County. | During a tense community meeting Tuesday, Pa. Department…
(2026-07-15). Reform Withdrew Sworn Denials from Richard Tice in Good Law Project Data Privacy Case. bylinetimes.com 
Reform's deputy leader has been accused of being "cavalier with the truth" after the party withdrew a denial that it had tried to make a profile of every voter in the UK. | Richard Tice MP signed a High Court defence which contained a denial that the party aimed to use personal data in order to build a profile of every voter in the UK — something the party's lawyers later retracted. | The revelations are part of a looming trial over a campaign from thousands of Good Law Project supporters who joined the legal campaign group's '#StopTargetingMe' efforts ahead of the 2024 general election. The voters deman…
(2026-07-15). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Round 1 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday July 15, 2026 the CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering / Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-15). DHL worker wins unfair dismissal case after anti-war speech at Palestine protest in Leipzig. wsws.org DHL worker and Verdi union rep Christopher Tersch won his employment tribunal case on July 8 after being dismissed without notice for giving a speech against arms deliveries to Israel at a Palestine protest in Leipzig.
(2026-07-15). Unifor springs sell-out tentative agreement on Ford Canada workers over two months ahead of contract expiration. wsws.org The union—which has divulged no information whatsoever about the proposed contract—hopes to stampede workers into accepting it at anti-democratic, shotgun ratification meetings this weekend.
(2026-07-15). Argentina and England collide with World Cup final spot at stake. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). Thailand to build first trapped-ion quantum computer with Chinese help. ecns.cn Thailand's Chulalongkorn University will build the country's first trapped-ion quantum computer in partnership with Chinese institutions, the university announced Tuesday.
(2026-07-15). Saudis Cleared To Buy A Whopping 20,000 Laser-Guided Rockets. twz.com 
(2026-07-15). Hegseth Announces Testosterone Testing as Part of Push for "Lethal" Military. truthout.org On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a new policy aimed at increasing testosterone levels for servicemembers — a move that has been discouraged by health experts. In a social media post announcing the policy, Hegseth stated that the most "decisive tactical advantage" the U.S. military has "will always be the individual warfighter." "We have a sacred duty to maintain… |
(2026-07-15). Alabama Shooting Leaves A Student, A Father, And A Dog Dead. newsone.com 
Source: N/A / Charlotte Metropolitan Police Department | A tragedy out of Alabama has taken the lives of a soon-to-be college graduate, a beloved dad and one of man's best friends following a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa County. | A welfare check conducted on July 6 led to the discovery of 22-year-old Jazmine Alexis Bates, her friend Jose "Felix" Alvarez-Duenas, 31, and the dog he was taking care of, all deceased in the house he was watching for the friend who made the initial call. | Police were thankfully able to capture the suspect, 24-year-old De'Kendrick Crawford, at a relative's home where he was reporte…
(2026-07-15). Greg Brockman: Meet the ChatGPT Billionaire Funding Trump, Pushing AI and Designing Hi-Tech Weapons. orinocotribune.com By Alan MacLeod — Jun 4, 2026 | He may not be a household name yet, but Greg Brockman is among the world's most powerful individuals. The OpenAI co-founder is one of President Trump's richest and most generous financial backers, and is spending tens of millions of dollars to fight AI regulation. He is using OpenAI to produce hi-tech and futuristic surveillance and military systems, with Israel MintPress News sheds light on the tech billionaire…
(2026-07-15). Nadia Sawalha and Mark Adderley win defamation case against Mail and Metro. thecanary.co 
Right-wing rags the Daily Mail and Metro have been forced to issue "full apologies" and pay "substantial damages" to actress Nadia Sawalha and her filmmaker husband, Mark Adderley. The papers had smeared the couple with atrocious and completely false smears claiming they had made antisemitic statements. The pair announced their court victory in a joint video […] | By
(2026-07-15). India-UK trade pact takes effect, cutting tariffs and boosting services trade. tribune.com.pk 
India and Britain's trade pact took effect on Wednesday, cutting tariffs on thousands of goods and expanding market access for services firms and professionals in both countries. | The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement gives Indian exporters duty-free access to most British tariff lines, benefitting sectors such as textiles, leather, footwear, marine products, gems and jewellery, and processed foods. | Britain, meanwhile, gains greater access to one of the world's fastest-growing major economies through phased tariff cuts and quotas for sectors …
(2026-07-15). APWU launches 'Protect Our Public Postal Service' drive. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—Well, now we know why U.S. mail delivery has been so slow in downtown Detroit: At one point,…
(2026-07-15). 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.
(2026-07-15). French far right and loyalists team up for pro-rape hate message. thecanary.co 
Content warning: This article contains terms of misogynistic and racial abuse, alongside descriptions of sexual violence The "protectors of women and children" are at it again, proving their credentials once more with a vile pro-rape message daubed on a wall in the loyalist Sandy Row area of Belfast. The message reads: Gisèle Pelicot Salope Free […] | By
(2026-07-15). Telangana TET June 2026 Result Today: Time and Link to Check. ummid.com The Telangana School Education Department is releasing on its official website 'tgtet.aptonline.in' the result of the Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TG TET June 2026) today i.e. Monday July 13, 2026.
(2026-07-15). The eople the declaration called 'savages' were mostly ignored in the Celebration 250 years later. mronline.org 
At the 250th anniversary of the United States, it's worth returning to the 27th and final complaint the Declaration of Independence makes against King George III.
(2026-07-15). Palestinian history is not up for debate. mronline.org 
The backlash against a landmark national museum exhibition on the Nakba exposes an enduring effort to silence Palestinian voices.
(2026-07-15). Chilean state terrorist and death squad leader freed from ICE custody as victims' families cry for justice. wsws.org How is it that the doors to the Krome Detention Center swung open for the convicted murderer and terrorist, while tens of thousands whose sole "crime" is to be immigrants, remain locked up under abysmal conditions?
(2026-07-15). Pakistan takes major step forward in digital payments. tribune.com.pk 
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has welcomed the launch of the HBL, UnionPay International and PayPak co-badged debit card, describing the partnership as an important milestone in Pakistan's journey towards a modern, resilient and inclusive digital payments ecosystem that supports the vision of a "Cashless Pakistan". | Speaking at the launch ceremony, the central bank governor said the co-badged payment solution would combine the strength of Pakistan's domestic payment infrastructure with the international acceptance of a global payment network. | "The initiative reflects the SBP's long-term…
(2026-07-15). Rupert Lowe brands Manchester a 'third world sh*t hole'. thecanary.co 
Rupert Lowe has branded Manchester city centre and diverse cities across the UK, "third world shithole[s]". While this sort of talk is common from Restore, you'd think the party would have the sense to tone it down a bit while running for the Greater Manchester mayor position. Go and look at that video of Restore […] | By
(2026-07-15). Nepal's Renewed Gen-Z Reckoning. ummid.com Nepal is witnessing an uncomfortable rerun, less than a year after a youth uprising burned down Singha Durbar and forced KP Sharma Oli from office, the generation that engineered that upheaval is back on the streets – this time against the very leader it helped install.
(2026-07-15). China, Thailand partner to build Thailand's first trapped-ion quantum computer. ecns.cn Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok on Tuesday announced its partnership with Chinese research institutions to build Thailand's first trapped-ion quantum computer.
(2026-07-15). Typhoon Bavi leaves Yangtze River Delta, transport gradually resumes. ecns.cn The Delta region has begun to lift traffic restrictions and resume production as Typhoon Bavi, the ninth storm of the year, moved away from the area.
(2026-07-15). Crop-dusting drones help tackle rice pests in southwest China. ecns.cn Five crop-dusting drones have been used to spray biological pesticides over rice fields in Dazhu County, Dazhou City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, to improve efficiency and reduce chemical use.
(2026-07-15). Iran accuses US of violating memorandum of understanding in letter to UN. tribune.com.pk 
Iran sent a letter to the UN accusing the US of violating the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the war and of committing war crimes. | "Almost immediately after the signing of the Memorandum, and continuing to the present day, the United States has not only failed to honor its commitments but has actively and systematically undermined the very foundations of the Memorandum," Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, wrote in a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the president of the UN Security Council, according to Iran's state-run IRNA news agency.
(2026-07-15). US prepares new tariff threat against countries buying Russian oil; what this could mean for India. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Washington is moving toward tougher action against nations that continue to buy oil and gas from Russia. A revised Bill has been introduced in the US Senate that could impose steep tarif | US prepares new tariff threat against countries buying Russian oil; what this could mean for India…
(2026-07-15). Six writers who turned prison into a literary weapon. newarab.com 
In the landscape of modern Arabic letters, few genres are as politically vital as Prison Literature, known in Arabic as adab al-suj≈´n. | From the mid-twentieth century onwards, as totalitarian regimes, military dictatorships, and colonial occupations tightened their grip across the Arab world, the prison cell became an institutionalised system for crushing dissent. | However, writers and intellectuals transformed these subterranean spaces of torture into sites of radical literary resistance. | Deprived of writing materials, inmates have historically relied on incredible acts of resourcefulness [mdas…
(2026-07-15). Reusable Rocket: China rewrites history, but with tech different from SpaceX. ummid.com China on Friday July 10, 2026 became only the second nation in history after US (via SpaceX and Blue Origin) to achieve the controlled recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster, notably with a different technology.
(2026-07-15). Mbappe blames technical, tactical blunders for World Cup semifinal loss. aljazeera.com France striker admits Spain controlled the game and made them pay for errors in the semifinal in Dallas.
(2026-07-15). Exclusive: Fergie Chambers Facing US Extradition Over Dubious 'Terrorism Financing' Charges. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg ∑ The Grayzone The Grayzone has reviewed a sealed indictment for pro-Palestine donor Fergie Chambers, who was arrested in Spain on dubious money laundering charges concocted by the Trump DOJ. His partner accuses the US government of "political persecution." Fergie Chambers, a communist philanthropist and heir to the Cox family fortune, has been jailed …
(2026-07-15). Teacher pay offer in England worsens financial crisis in education; unions offer no solution. wsws.org Education workers need organisations that are prepared to challenge cuts and unite workers across the education and public sector.
(2026-07-15). Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denies report alleging Mossad contacts. newarab.com 
In a statement, Ahmadinejad's office accused the newspaper of publishing fabricated reports to mislead public opinion and fuel internal divisions in Iran. | Former Iranian President In…
(2026-07-15). Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India. tribune.com.pk 
On a Saturday evening this month, an 11-year-old girl left her home for a friend's birthday party in a small town in eastern India. | She never returned. | She was kidnapped, raped, bundled into a sack and thrown into a pond by a gang of men while still alive, according to a local investigating police officer. | The assault was the latest example of the brutal sexual violence that is endemic across India, with over 80 rapes reported to police every day, according to data from the National Crime Records Bureau. Many more assaults go unreported because of victim blaming and shaming, ac…
(2026-07-15). Digital sovereignty and the danger of the off switch. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-15). Majodina secures UN support for South Africa's water security agenda. sanews.gov.za Majodina secures UN support for South Africa's water security agenda | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strengthening global partnerships on water security. | Majodina was speaking at a bilateral meeting with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) President, Lok Bahadur Thapa, on Tuesday. | The meeting took place on the sidelines of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, where South Africa highlighted its efforts to accelerate progress towards Sustainab…
(2026-07-15). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-07-15). Chinese port hub rises to sixth in global shipping ranking. ecns.cn The Ningbo-Zhoushan hub in east China's Zhejiang Province has climbed to sixth in the 2026 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI), its highest ranking to date.
(2026-07-15). Two suspects killed, two injured in encounters. tribune.com.pk 
Two suspected criminals were killed and two others injured in alleged encounters involving the Crime Control Department (CCD) and district police. | According to the police, CCD teams raided a location in Jhumra to arrest a wanted suspect, Afzal, after receiving intelligence reports about his presence there. | The police said four men opened fire on the personnel, triggering an exchange of gunfire. Afzal, a resident of Katcha Jhumra wanted in several cases of robbery, was allegedly shot by his accomplices and died while being shifted to a hospital. | His accomplices escaped, and raids was launched to arrest th…
(2026-07-15). Saturday 7/18: Sacramento: Good Trouble Lives On Votercade – GOTV & Voting Rights Car Caravan. indybay.org RSVP for gathering/starting location and route directions | Family friendly…
(2026-07-15). Saturday 7/18: Pacifica: Good Trouble Lives On – Support Voting Rights Sidewalk Rally. indybay.org California 1 & Mori Point Road, South of Moose Lodge | Hwy 1/Mori Point Rd | Pacifica, CA 94044…
(2026-07-15). Russia sanctions bill: Major relief for India, China as US eases tariffs from 500% to 100%. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States has proposed changes to its Russia sanctions bill that could provide some relief to India and China, the two largest buyers of Russian crude oil, according to Reuters. | A revised version of the legislation, introduced by Republican and Democratic senators on Tuesday, reduces the proposed maximum tariff on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas to 100%, instead of the earlier blanket 500% tariff. The bill is aimed at discouraging countries from relying on Russian energy while also imposing sanctions on Russian officials. | The updated proposal also gives US President Donald Tru…
(2026-07-15). Russia Plans to Invest Rupee Surplus in India's Ports, Biotech and SEZs. infobrics.org Russia has accumulated a sizeable surplus of Indian rupees through bilateral trade and is now exploring ways to deploy this capital in India's fastest-growing sectors…
(2026-07-15). Ro Khanna, Settler Violence, and What Netanyahu Got Wrong. hrw.org Democratic Congressman of California Ro Khanna got a taste of Palestinians' daily life under occupation on July 8. While visiting the occupied West Bank, Khanna said he and his team were stopped by armed Israeli settlers who were soon joined by four Israeli soldiers that proceeded to hold the group for over an hour. Khanna was visiting Khirbet Zanuta, a Bedouin village whose residents were forced to flee in late 2023 following a series of violent raids by settlers from a nearby outpost. | Click to expand Image | Israeli settlers blocking the convoy of U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA), according to his press t…
(2026-07-15). MI6 Climate: Ecosystem Collapse and British Hunger in Near Future. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Fiona Harvey at The Guardian So what are the real James Bonds saying about the future of Britain? They're saying that it is about to face severe challeng…
(2026-07-15). O conflito no Oriente Médio nunca terminou. strategic-culture.su Pausa entre Estados Unidos e Ir࣠foi apenas o prelúdio de uma nova fase da guerra | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A recente…
(2026-07-15). Spain Defeats France and Will Play in its Second World Final. radiohc.cu Havana, July 15 (RHC) — With goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, Spain beat France 2-0 and will play in their second World Cup final. | Oyarzabal scored a penalty in the 22nd minute after Lucas Digne fouled Lamine Yamal inside the box, and Porro added the second goal in the 58th minute, securing Spain's victory. | The team managed by Luis de la Fuente dominated the match from start to finish, withstanding attacks from Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and substitute Désiré Doué, to secure their place in Sunday's final in New York. | With this win, Spain reached 37 consecutive victories, equaling Italy'
(2026-07-15). "Hilos comunes que compartimos" : un mural en Wilmington por el 250 ∫ aniversario de Estados Unidos presenta pájaros en un cable y un sutil homenaje a Bob Marley. whyy.org 
Mucho después de que los desfiles, fiestas, barbacoas y otros eventos por el 250 ∫ aniversario de Estados Unidos se conviertan en recuerdos lejanos, las aves sobre el cable de Wilmington permanecerán allí. | Estas grandes y coloridas aves, entre ellas una majestuosa águila, dominan…
(2026-07-15). Israel bankrolls illegal W. Bank settlements in annexation push. newarab.com 
Israel has approved nearly $790m for illegal West Bank settlements, with experts warning the move amounts to state financing of de facto annexation. | Israel's approval of more than 2.3 billion shekels ($790 million) for illegal settlements in the Israel's government on Tuesday approved two new funding packages…
(2026-07-15). US: Deaths, Neglect in Fort Bliss Immigration Detention. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters opposing mass deportations by ICE hold signs during a demonstration held outside of Fort Bliss, the US Army base where a large new ICE detention facility is being built, in El Paso, Texas, August 17, 2025. | © 2025 REUTERS/Paul Ratje | (Washington, DC) — People held in the immigration detention camp at the US Army's Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas have experienced serious abuse, Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said in a joint report released today. People detained at Camp East Montana have experienced indiscriminate beatings, life-thre…
(2026-07-15). Chinga La Migra! Abolish ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 