(2026-07-12). US military launches new round of strikes against Iran. geo.tv 
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile in support of Operation Epic Fury, at an undisclosed location, February 28, 2026. — ReutersCentcom says Trump ordered strikes to degrade Iran's capabilities.Iran's IRGC Navy announces…
(2026-07-12). Strait of Hormuz shut after US launches fresh strikes on Iran following IRGC attacks ships. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States carried out a fresh round of airstrikes on Iran on Saturday after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) allegedly attacked the Cyprus-flagged container ship M/V GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the US military. | The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the attack on the commercial vessel left one civilian crew member missing. It added that the ship caught fire, suffered heavy damage to its engine room, and could no longer continue its journey. | In a post on X, CENTCOM said Iran had been given another chance to follow previous agreements after earlier atta…
(2026-07-12). Saturday 7/18: "No Neutrals There, Labor Zionism, & the Struggle For Palestine" Book Presentation & Panel. indybay.org Henry Schmidt Room | ILWU Local 10 | 400 North Point St. | San Francisco…
(2026-07-12). 120000 reasons not to forget: Poland slams Ukraine over Volhynia genocide, 'Reconciliation isn't…'. hindustantimes.com Polish President Karol Nawrocki said reconciliation with Ukraine must not come at the cost of forgetting the victims of the Volhynia massacres during World War II. Speaking at commemorations marking the anniversary of the 1943 killings, Nawrocki criticized symbols associated with the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), while calling for truth and remembrance. Poland officially recognizes the massacres as genocide, whereas Ukraine refers to them as the Volhynian Tragedy and disputes that classification. Watch the full remarks and the latest developments in the histo…
(2026-07-12). Does the Tail Wag the Dog? Implausible Deniability and the Fomenting of Anti-Semitism. indybay.org Fomenting historic anti-semitism while justifying genocide…
(2026-07-12). 'Cultural genocide' in Xinjiang? Central Asian journalists see something very different. ecns.cn Two groups of journalists from Central Asian media outlets recently travelled to Aksu prefecture and Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northern and southern Xinjiang, documenting what they say is the careful preservation of ethnic minority culture and rejecting allegations of "cultural genocide" outright.
(2026-07-12). Elián González: "However tired the Cuban people may be, they know where the evil lies" radiohc.cu Aníbal Malvar | Elián González, little Eliancito, the rafter child who saw his mother die during the crossing from Cuba to Miami in 1999 and made headlines in newspapers around the world, is today, at 32 years old, a deputy in the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba. "I didn't get involved in politics. In Cuba, there are several ways to become a member of parliament. One is through selection in the neighborhoods, in the districts, where you can start as a delegate. Another way, as in my case, is for grassroots organizations to nominate you. I was elected in 2022. And my municipality, Cárdenas, put me on t…
(2026-07-12). Friday 7/17: All Out on July 17! Defend Cuba Against U.S. Imperialism! indybay.org 24th Street Mission BART…
(2026-07-12). Comicomment | No incubator for the demon of militarism. ecns.cn Japan's military-industrial complex is dangerous not simply because it produces weapons, but because it creates the very demand for them. It does not merely serve military expansion—it actively fuels it. Once this self-reinforcing cycle of interests takes hold, it could propel Japan further down the path of remilitarization.
(2026-07-12). Sistema Eléctrico de Cuba se recupera paulatinamente, afirman expertos. radiohc.cu El Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN) de Cuba se recupera paulatinamente, este sábado, con la sincronización de Energas Jaruco seis y la entrada en servicio del microsistema occidental, la Central Termoeléctrica (CTE) Antonio Guiteras y Energas Varadero. | La Unión Eléctrica (UNE) informó previamente que la unidad seis de la CTE de Nuevitas ya está sincronizada al microsistema que funciona desde la central provincia de Villa Clara hasta la oriental Holguín, y refirió que se halla igualmente energizada la unidad uno de Felton. | Anunció, asimismo, la posterior sincronización de las unidades uno de Santa Cruz y la ci…
(2026-07-12). Nuevas disposiciones reducen trámites y plazos para la inversión extranjera en Cuba. radiohc.cu El Decreto 153 del Consejo de Ministros, modificativo del decreto 325 que contiene el Reglamento de la Ley de la Inversión Extranjera, fue publicado el jueves en la Gaceta Oficial de la República de Cuba, en su edición ordinaria número 57, con el objetivo de hacer más eficientes y ágiles los procesos asociados a la llegada de capital foráneo al país. | Yanet Vázquez Valdés, viceministra de Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, explicó que las modificaciones forman parte de un conjunto de decisiones anunciadas en noviembre pasado durante la Feria Internacional de La Habana por el vice primer ministro y titu…
(2026-07-12). Cuban deputy foreign minister denounces U.S. attempt to promote campaign on alleged far-left terrorism. radiohc.cu Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío denounced that the United States government is preparing a ministerial meeting with representatives from some 60 countries to discuss the supposed "danger" posed by what President Donald Trump has called the "resurgence of transnational far-left terrorism." | According to Fernández de Cossío, who cites a report published by The Washington Post, it is "curious that the verb 'resurgence' is being used to refer to something no one has ever heard of." | The diplomat believes that the initiative cannot be separated from the internal political context of the Unit…
(2026-07-12). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to 4,333. geo.tv 
Rescuers take a break beneath a collapsed structure during search and recovery operations in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on July 11, 2026, following twin earthquakes that struck the region. — AFPThe death toll in Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes last month has…
(2026-07-12). Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed as vessel hit. newarab.com 
Iran on Sunday said it closed the "A vessel that had jeopardised maritime security by switching off its systems was struck and brought to a halt," the Navy of The statement said several ships attempted to move through th…
(2026-07-12). Electricity Affordability: States Need to Ditch Climate Policies. wattsupwiththat.com But before blue-state politicians blame everything from the rollback of federal wind and solar subsidies to new data center development, they should take a hard look in the mirror.
(2026-07-12). US Senator Lindsey Graham passes away. aljazeera.com This is a breaking news story.
(2026-07-12). Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74. aljazeera.com Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, was a key architect of the energy-rich country's development.
(2026-07-12). NATO's Ankara Moment: From Consolidation to Burden Sharing. juancole.com Exeter, UK (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The NATO Summit held in Ankara on July 7-8, 2026, was not merely a diplomatic gathering; it was a moment of consolidation for an alliance searching for a new rationale in a rapidly reordering international system. Hosting the summit at the presidential complex, President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan presided over one of the most consequential meetings of his political career, one that coincided with a series of announcements — from a possible lifting of Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions to the prospect of T&u…
(2026-07-12). China unveils plan to modernize retail sector by 2030. ecns.cn China has released a plan to build a modern retail system by 2030 and foster globally competitive retailers.
(2026-07-12). China calls for closer global AI cooperation at Geneva summit. ecns.cn China has called for stronger international cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) development and governance as the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit opened Tuesday at Palexpo in Geneva.
(2026-07-12). High-tech equipment aids flood rescue efforts in Guangxi. ecns.cn High-tech equipment and joint rescue teams have been deployed in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to respond to severe flooding caused by Typhoon Maysak.
(2026-07-12). Milwaukee's Manty Ellis 1933-2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-12). Lavrov Holds Talks with AUC Chair Mahmoud Youssouf. moderndiplomacy.eu On his working visit to the headquarters of the African Union (AU) in July 2026, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held substantive political consultations with Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, reaffirming the desire to raise Russia's relations to a higher stage with Africa. The main topics discussed were the current state …
(2026-07-12). Despite the 3-2 Defeat, Mexico Finally Has Reason to Believe Again. lataco.com In a turn-around from previous tournaments, there's lots of positivity surrounding the men's national team despite their recent loss. Rafa Márquez officially stepping in to lead them into 2030's World Cup has many fans hopeful.
(2026-07-12). Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China, threatens days of heavy rain. geo.tv 
Farmland is flooded by heavy rain brought by Typhoon Bavi in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 12, 2026.— Reuters Bavi triggers landslide, floods after striking China's east coast.Taiwan reports 134 injuries, hundreds of flights cancelled.Forecasters warn of prolonged,…
(2026-07-12). Wednesday 7/15: Movie Night: Israelism + Q&A. indybay.org Santa Clara County Democratic Party Headquarters | 2901 Moorpark Ave, #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2026-07-12). Saturday 7/18: Show Me Your Bottom Line: Art and Eco-Punishment. indybay.org 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-07-12). Thursday 7/9: Power Hour – Freedom for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. indybay.org Online | form.jotform.com/261884447970168…
(2026-07-12). Saturday 7/11: Free virtual screening of the feature documentary film "Kafr Kassem" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NObb……
(2026-07-12). Ice death squads terrorize immigrants and the nation? indybay.org ICE agents in Minneapolis.
(2026-07-12). Religious Zealots Embedded in the US Government and Supreme Court Murder American Mothers. indybay.org The Dangers of Religion in Government and the Violation of the Constitution…
(2026-07-12). China issues highest-level alert for rainstorms as Typhoon Bavi approaches. ecns.cn China's national observatory on Saturday issued a red alert for rainstorm, the highest level in its four-tier system, with Typhoon Bavi expected to make landfall along the coast of eastern China in the early hours of Sunday.
(2026-07-12). 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.
(2026-07-12). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-12). Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern Qatar. aljazeera.com The Father Emir oversaw the meteoric rise of the small gas-rich nation.
(2026-07-12). Saturday 7/25: Lunch & Learn: Censorship in Higher Education: The Case of a Tenured Professor. indybay.org Santa Clara County Democratic Party Head Quarters (SCCDP HQ) | 2901 Moorpark Avenue Suite #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2026-07-12). Which teams are in the World Cup semifinals, and what's the match schedule? aljazeera.com Qualified teams, venues, kickoff times, key players, and how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals.
(2026-07-12). Is a Turkey—Israel War Actually Coming? moderndiplomacy.eu In March, Israeli F-35s struck three sites in central Syria that Turkish planners had quietly earmarked for a future airbase. No Turkish soldier had set foot there yet — Ankara had not finished the paperwork. But the message needed no translation: Israel would rather bomb a location pre-emptively than let Turkish forces operate from it. …
(2026-07-12). Rescue efforts continue after deadly landslide in Northwest China. ecns.cn Rescue operations are continuing after a landslide struck Tanchang County in Longnan, northwest China's Gansu Province, on July 8, killing several people. Emergency crews continue search-and-rescue efforts despite unstable terrain.
(2026-07-12). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-07-12). Thursday 7/9: Operation North Star. indybay.org Naval Postgraduate School SLOAT AVE GATE 1 University Way Monterey…
(2026-07-12). Israeli settlers held US lawmaker Ro Khanna at gunpoint in occupied West Bank. progressivehub.net ELIS GJEVORI | MIDDLE EAST EYE…
(2026-07-12). Why was a Japanese journalist punched in the face in Taiwan. ecns.cn Why was a Japanese journalist punched in the face in Taiwan? And here's the backstory explaining why the incident stirred up so much anger.
(2026-07-12). Nostalgic teahouse revitalizes rural tourism in Hunan Province. ecns.cn A field-side teahouse in Kaihui Town, Changsha County has now become a popular tourist spot because of its blend of rural nostalgia with local cultural heritage.
(2026-07-12). Sunday 7/12: Palantir in Our Hospitals – How the company is expanding into healthcare. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/cwrGXyy7Sjus2q6……
(2026-07-12). McGregor injures knee, loses to Holloway in 69 seconds on UFC return. aljazeera.com The referee stopped the welterweight contest at UFC 329 after McGregor fell to the mat three times in the first minute.
(2026-07-12). Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74. geo.tv 
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani during the opening ceremony of the Fifa A World Cup 2018 at the International Stadium, Doha, Qatar, March 21, 2018. — ReutersQatar's former emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Than, has died at the age of 74, the nation's Amiri Diwan, its top…
(2026-07-12). Nigeria rescues dozens of abducted school children in Oyo state. aljazeera.com Nigerian security forces have rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted nearly two months ago in Oyo state.
(2026-07-12). China, Namibia announce to build community with shared future for new era. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era during their talks held Friday in Beijing.
(2026-07-12). America 250 – 160th Buffalo Soldiers Luncheon & National Black Business Month Celebration. indybay.org Buffalo Soldiers rode through the streets of San Francisco protecting President Theodore Roosevelt to dedicate the Dewey Statue in Union Square. From the SF Presidio gates horses beat steady rhythms into the earth, carrying along the California Buffalo Soldiers Trails toward Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, where they carved trails through ancient silence. Today, known as Brigadier General Charles Young, he led the way as guardians of the giant trees, tended the wild, and left their courage in the granite and the wind.
(2026-07-12). Monday 7/13: Vigil for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Killed by ICE in Houston. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-07-12). Sanxingdui iconic bronze figure offers glimpse into actual ancient sacrificial ceremony. ecns.cn The Sichuan Provincial Cultural Relics and Archaeology Research Institute announced its latest research findings on Friday, revealing that Sanxingdui's iconic bronze figure, kneeling with a zun vessel on its head, is a vivid re-creation of an actual sacrificial ceremony, reflecting the reverence the ancient Shu people held for the divine thousands of years ago.
(2026-07-12). Bridges Granddaughter Marie Shell Sings The "Ballad Of Harry Bridges" & Talks History. indybay.org Harry Bridges granddaughter Marie Shell on the anniversary of "Bloody Thursday" sang "The Ballad Of Harry Bridges" by Woody Guthrie. The event was part of LaborFest.net which commemorates the San Francisco general strike…
(2026-07-12). Protesting UC Irvine's Threatened Palestine Sanctions Against Professor Tiffany Willoughby-Herard. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-12). Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup 2026 semifinal with England. aljazeera.com Argentina need extra time to beat Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinals to set up a showdown with England on Wednesday.
(2026-07-12). 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…
(2026-07-12). Comicomment | Hatching ambitions, breeding disasters. ecns.cn The real danger of Japan's military-industrial complex is not just that it makes weapons, but that it creates demand for them. As defense spending and industrial interests feed each other, Japan risks accelerating its remilitarization.
(2026-07-12). Xi, Kim exchange congratulations over 65th anniversary of China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), exchanged congratulations on Saturday over the 65th anniversary of the signing of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance.
(2026-07-12). Ningxia wine-making stoneware jars exported to Serbia for first time under FTA. ecns.cn A batch of wine-making stoneware jars from Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has entered the Serbian market for the first time, backed by a preferential tariff certificate issued under the new China-Serbia Free Trade Agreement, according to local customs authorities.
(2026-07-12). Fifth Hainan International Offshore Duty-Free Shopping Festival kicks off. ecns.cn The 5th Hainan International Offshore Duty-Free Shopping Festival, running alongside the 8th CDF Hainan Duty-Free Shopping Festival, opened in Haikou on Friday.
(2026-07-12). Morocco's partnership with Beijing shifts economic power from Europe to China. moderndiplomacy.eu Several years ago, the European Union regarded the Kingdom of Morocco mostly as an unchanging economic partner, a proximate market, and a suitable industrial hub for European firms, especially in the automotive, aerospace, and textile segments. Over time, however, the economic settings have transformed. Currently, the Kingdom is no longer merely a production site for …
(2026-07-12). Friday 7/31: "Desperado: The Real Story" Tales of Rough Frontier Justice. indybay.org Park Hall Community Center | 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA 95005…
(2026-07-12). England fans revel in World Cup win over Norway. aljazeera.com Fans celebrated at a London watch party after England's 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals.
(2026-07-12). Tuesday 7/28: 160th Anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers – our California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail. indybay.org California State Capitol – West Steps | Capitol Mall & 10th Street | Downtown Sacramento, CA…
(2026-07-12). Ghana slavery apology: Why many descendants say words are not enough. aljazeera.com Descendants of enslaved Africans say symbolic apologies cannot repair generations of loss and injustice.
(2026-07-12). Telephone Justice at the World Cup: America's Red Card to Republican Morality. moderndiplomacy.eu There was a way for the United States to win that night. Not against Belgium. That match was lost, and badly. But another victory was available — rarer, cleaner, and much harder to achieve. The United States could have won morally. It could have said no. The facts are simple. Folarin Balogun received a red …
(2026-07-12). Young artisan brings ancient Chinese glazed art to modern life. ecns.cn A young artisan in Wanrong County, north China's Shanxi Province, is giving new life to the centuries-old craft of Chinese glazed ceramics by transforming traditional architectural elements into contemporary cultural products.
(2026-07-12). What was the mistaken identity red card shown in Argentina vs Switzerland? aljazeera.com Switzerland's Breel Embolo became the first player to be sent off after a VAR review in the last World Cup quarterfinal.
(2026-07-12). Xi calls on China, DPRK to keep advancing socialist cause, modernization. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Pak Thae Song, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on July 10, 2026.
(2026-07-12). Miliband Overrules His Inspectors to Approve Britain's Second-Largest Solar Farm. wattsupwiththat.com Ed Miliband has approved Britain's second-largest solar farm on 4,000 acres of prime farmland after overruling opposition from his own inspectors. The Telegraph has the story.
(2026-07-12). 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.
(2026-07-12). 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?
(2026-07-12). Yi embroidery becomes first Chinese intangible heritage craft in World Cup licensed products. ecns.cn For the first time, a Chinese intangible cultural heritage craft has entered FIFA's official World Cup licensed product system.
(2026-07-12). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-12). Bellingham scores twice as England beat Norway 2-1 to reach World Cup semis. aljazeera.com Jude Bellingham scores in extra-time to send England into the World Cup semifinals for first time since 2018.
(2026-07-12). Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China's Taizhou after nearly 2 million evacuated. geo.tv 
People use rain gear as rain intensifies ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Bavi in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China July 11, 2026. — ReutersNearly 2 million people evacuate across affected regions.Taiwan reports injuries as storm skirts northern coast.Authorities maintain alerts as…
(2026-07-12). ISF Football World Cup to kick off in Suzhou this October. ecns.cn A ceremony marking the 100-day countdown to the 2026 International School Sport Federation (ISF) Football World Cup was held at Suzhou Sports Center in Jiangsu Province on Friday.
(2026-07-12). 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.
(2026-07-12). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-12). Beijing hosts 1,300 UK students as Mandarin camp turns 10. ecns.cn More than 1,300 students and teachers from 60 British secondary schools began a language and culture tour in China recently as the 2026 Mandarin Excellence Programme summer camp opened at Beijing Language and Culture University.
(2026-07-12). SF Mayor New Supervisor Wong Gets Promotion To Captain Alan Wong! indybay.org Lurie's New Supervisor Wong Gets Promotion To Captain Alan Wong!
(2026-07-12). President Ramaphosa mourns the deaths of young sportsmen. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa mourns the deaths of young sportsmen | President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended condolences to the families of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams and former South African Rugby Under-18 prop Luqobo Makwedini, following the announcement of their deaths on Saturday. ⚪ Adams, 25, who participated in Bafana Bafana's matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was found deceased at his Cape Town home. ⚪ Makwedini, 20, passed away after reportedly suffering cardiac arrest during a training session of his French-based rugby team. ⚪ "It is particularly tragic that we are suffering th…
(2026-07-12). China sweeps all golds in first AI and Space Computing Challenge. ecns.cn Chinese research teams won all three gold medals at the world's first international AI and Space Computing Challenge, with the results announced this week at the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Xinhua News Agency reported Friday.
(2026-07-12). Tuesday 8/11: Christians for a Free Palestine Community Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/cfp-community-c……
(2026-07-12). Two dead, several hurt in Toronto shooting, attacker at large. geo.tv 
Police officers stand guard at the scene after a deadly shooting, at a salsa-themed street festival in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 11, 2026. — ReutersShooting occurs at a salsa festival.Ontario premier "devastated" by incident.Two killed last month in Montreal…
(2026-07-12). Flood relief efforts continue in Guangxi. ecns.cn Rescue operations continued in Guigang, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Thursday, as emergency personnel and relief supplies arrived to support flood-affected communities. Local authorities said rescue and recovery efforts are progressing in an orderly manner.
(2026-07-12). 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.
(2026-07-12). Mill Valley, CA Seniors Mark 23rd Continuous Year of Protesting for Peace. indybay.org Mill Valley Seniors for Peace have demonstrated continuously on a Mill Valley street corner since 2003, at first against the looming Iraq War and now against the lawlessness of the 47 administration.
(2026-07-12). Why doesn't Indian PM Modi hold unscripted press conferences? aljazeera.com Why doesn't Indian PM Modi hold unscripted press conferences?>
(2026-07-12). 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.
(2026-07-12). Palestine: 3,000 Years of History Refute Denial of its Existence. juancole.com Boston (Dispatch to Informed Comment) — There is a clear absurdity of a people forcing others from their land in order to inhabit a place where nearly three millennia ago they once had a kingdom. If such a practice became universal, then Native Americans would drive out almost all Americans, Celtic descendants in Scotland, Ireland and Wales would reclaim the Czech Republic and southern Germany, and Mongol people would reestablish themselves throughout wide swaths of Eurasia. | But what if much of the scriptural theology upon which Western and Zionist conceptions of Judea and the Kingdom of Israel rest is lar…
(2026-07-12). Germany: Interior ministers are calling for a crackdown on Indymedia and "left-wing extremists" indybay.org Apparently the ministers of interior of the german federal states are urging the minister of interior of germany to outlaw de.indymedia.org. | This isn't law yet. | German indymedia's statement is below.
(2026-07-12). 40 experts awarded Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize. ecns.cn The 16th Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize was announced and awarded in Beijing on Thursday, honoring 40 experts: one recipient of the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Achievement Award and 39 recipients of the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize.
(2026-07-12). Community Members Hold Vigil for Houston Father Killed by ICE. lataco.com Close to 60 people paid tribute to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo who was killed on the early morning of July 7 while on his way to work.
(2026-07-12). VAT refund fraudster sentenced to 25 years. sanews.gov.za VAT refund fraudster sentenced to 25 years | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has welcomed the 25-year sentence meted out in a R62 million VAT fraud case. ⚪ The man, André Claude Dickoumba-De-Diguela, and company Assistance Médicale International pleaded guilty to 127 counts of fraud and 66 counts of money laundering related to fraudulent VAT refund claims that occurred over 12 years. ⚪ SARS Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu noted that the sentencing comes as a result of the revenue collector's investigative and enforcement capabilities. ⚪ "Fraudulent VAT [Valued Added Tax] refund claims are not simple…
(2026-07-12). Xi meets premier of DPRK cabinet. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pak Thae Song, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Beijing on Friday.
(2026-07-12). The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 and St. Louis Commune & the 2027 Commemoration. indybay.org The 150th anniversary of the 1877 national railway strike will be commemorated in St. Louis and other cities around the country.
(2026-07-12). Watergate, White Water and Now, Green Water. indybay.org "Free Davey" supporters chanted and picketed outside the Superior Court of the District of Columbia this morning, where indicted former Olympian slalom canoeist, Davey Hearn, 67 was being arraigned on what supporters describe as false charges of "vandalizing" the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on June 19. During the hearing, Hearn denied any wrongdoing, and his attorney, Mary Dohrmann, entered a plea of not guilty during the brief court session.
(2026-07-12). Canada shooting: Two killed, several injured in firing at Toronto festival. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Two people were killed and five others injured in a shooting near a street festival in Toronto on Saturday, police said. The incident took place near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, where the popular Salsa on St. Clair Festival was being held. | Toronto Police initially warned the public about an active shooter and asked people to stay away from the area. Later, officers confirmed that the scene had been secured, but said the suspect or suspects were still at large. | Valerie Rodriguez said she was sitting next to a restaurant on Saturday night when she saw people screaming and running…
(2026-07-12). Friday 9/11: Breathe the Sun. indybay.org 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-07-12). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). A Declining President may take the Planet down with him. juancole.com
(2026-07-12). Hong Kong tech expo highlights Saudi Arabia cooperation opportunities. ecns.cn
(2026-07-12). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Immersive Technology: See What We See. Understand What We Do. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). ICRC Hosts High-Level Dialogue with Diplomatic Community on Cyber Warfare and IHL. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Jorge Majfud: EEUU, 250 años de una gran ficción. indybay.org
(2026-07-11). Data Centers Enter The Battlefield. popularresistance.org For decades, wars in West Asia revolved around familiar strategic targets: air bases, naval facilities, oil terminals, and the maritime chokepoints that carried much of the world's energy supply. Military planners understood that control over these assets shaped the regional balance of power. | The latest US-Israeli war on Iran points to another layer of infrastructure entering that equation. | As missiles crossed the skies across multiple fronts, attention centered on air defenses, retaliation, and the risk of escalation. Yet beneath the visible battlefield, another strategic contest was becoming increasingly ap…
(2026-07-11). Iran supreme leader vows revenge for killing. al-monitor.com Iran's supreme leader on Saturday vowed revenge for the US-Israeli killing of his father and predecessor, hours after President Donald Trump threatened severe reprisals in the event of any attempt on his own life. | Both sides dialled up the rhetoric after exchanges of fire this week rocked an interim agreement aimed at ending the Middle East war, which broke out in late February with massive US-Israeli strikes that killed former supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
(2026-07-11). 'Bomb Iran': Donald Trump says he left instructions if Tehran assassinates him. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump has said he has already given instructions for a massive military strike on Iran if the country ever succeeds in assassinating him. He warned that Iran would be bombed in a way "they've never seen before." | In an interview with the New York Post, Trump said Iran has wanted to kill him for years but clarified that there is no new intelligence suggesting an assassination attempt is about to happen. His comments came after reports claimed Israel had shared intelligence about an alleged Iranian plot against him. Trump dismissed those reports, saying there was no new threat.
(2026-07-11). Sovereignty And Strategic Depth. popularresistance.org The Iranian-U.S. memorandum of understanding (MoU) and the U.S. brokered 'framework' between the Zionist colony and Lebanon are following a predictable path for those who live in the West Asian region, or study it extensively with a pro-resistance lens. It seems that the U.S. and its 'Israeli' proxy are wholly incapable of holding up their end of any bargain except the Faustian bargain which ties them together at the hip. This article seeks to go beyond the headlines and to analyze the questions of sovereignty and strategic depth as they relate to the Axis of Resistance, and how the narrative in the West poisons…
(2026-07-11). The U.S. war of choice against Iran has now become the War of Hormuz. mondoweiss.net 
American goals in the war on Iran were unclear from the start, driven by Donald Trump's personal ambitions and the fantasies of pro-Israel neoconservatives. Now, however, there is a clear agenda: to prevent Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-07-11). The U.S. Stick Won't Work on Iran; Needs to Offer Carrots. juancole.com The Conversation) — Iranian attacks on Gulf vessels trying to transit via Omani sovereign waters have once again pulled the region into a tit-for-tat spiral of escalation. | The US responded by cancelling the waiver permitting Iranian oil exports. Two nights of punitive airstrikes by the US air force against targets across southern Iran followed. Iran answered with ballistic missile and drone attacks on US installa…
(2026-07-11). Il vertice della NATO non è mai stato cosਠridicolo. Dove sono gli artisti del circo? strategic-culture.su La NATO potrebbe diventare quasi esclusivamente un forum di discussione e nient'altro? | Segue nostro Il bombardamento dell'Iran durante il vertice della NATO ad Ankara è stato sicuramente, nella mente di Trump, una mossa tattica per dimostrare a tutti nella regione che gli Stati Uniti sono la superpotenza dominante. Ma invia anche un messaggio agli iraniani: Trump non ha mai preso sul serio il protocollo d'intesa (MOU) di 60 giorni e ch…
(2026-07-11). US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz strait, say US officials. al-monitor.com By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) – The United States is demanding that Iran publicly state it will stop attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and that all lanes in the strait will be open to shipping with no tolls, senior U.S. officials said on Friday.Iran has adamantly refused to give up control of the strait, the strategic waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil supply typically flows.
(2026-07-11). Trouble with Persia? Ask the Romans. responsiblestatecraft.org Donald Trump is far from the first foreign ruler to come to grief after launching an ill-advised military operation against Iran. At least four Roman triumvirs and emperors, driven by hubris and ignorance, launched military attacks on Persia that ended in disaster. In each failure there are lessons for our own time. Crassus: A prop in a Greek tragedy: | In 53 BCE, Roman Triumvir and real estate magnate Marcus Licinius Crassus launched a campaign against the Parthians in search of military glory to match that of his fellow triumvirs, Caesar and Pompey. According to Plutarch's account, Crassus ignored t…
(2026-07-11). Why Iran is making infrastructure next front in Mideast conflict. al-monitor.com Tehran appears to be codifying a pattern that emerged during the recent conflict, increasingly floating attacks on economic infrastructure as an integral part of the conflict's equation.
(2026-07-11). Iran says 'kept its word' on ceasefire as Trump declares truce over. geo.tv 
Crowds gather on a street around a portrait of Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei at the Shrine of Imam Reza, Iran's most revered place of worship, in Mashhad on July 9, 2026. — AFP Iran insists it must control Strait of Hormuz.Araghchi to travel Oman for talks: state…
(2026-07-11). US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com By Parisa Hafezi and Steve HollandDUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 11 (Reuters) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Oman on Saturday to discuss arrangements for the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington seeking a public pledge of free, secure transit.U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. and Iran had agreed to continue talks despite an escalation of hostilities this week, while also declaring an end to the ceasefire reached between the two sides.
(2026-07-11). Iran hits back at Trump after insists truce over. al-monitor.com Iran insisted on Saturday it had "kept its word" on a ceasefire with the United States, after President Donald Trump insisted the truce was over but that he had agreed to further negotiations with the Islamic republic. | It came a day after the president agreed to further negotiations with Iran, even as he repeated his assertion that the ceasefire was over, just weeks after Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding pushing for peace.
(2026-07-11). No place for science, with Trump's mad growth obsession. mronline.org 
What remains of the scientific enterprise is focused narrowly on research and development that profits its industry sponsors and perpetuates planetary overshoot.
(2026-07-11). US puppet Syrian 'president' silent on Zionist occupation of Golan Heights. thecanary.co 
Imagine the significance of what Donald Trump said about the Golan! The President of the United States effectively reaffirmed Israel's occupation and annexation of the Golan Heights while Abu Mohammad al-Julani sat beside him without a single objection, not even a reminder that… pic.twitter.com/f6RlXdpmuw — Kevork Almassian (@KevorkAlmassian) July 9, 2026 The US-UK-Zionist ally, former […] | By
(2026-07-11). Report Reveals Marco Rubio Is Acting as Imperial "Viceroy" of Venezuela. truthout.org Some critics of the Trump administration are reacting with horror to revelations that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been serving as the de facto ruler of Venezuela. According to a Saturday report in The New York Times, Rubio for the last several months has been acting informally as the "viceroy" of Venezuela ever since its recognized president, Nicolás Maduro, was abducted by the… |
(2026-07-11). The New York Times enabled the Gaza genocide and lost its legitimacy in the process. mondoweiss.net 
Professor Elliott Colla was a lifelong New York Times reader but can no longer trust the paper due to its coverage of Gaza. In fact, he's found that there is a strong case for prosecuting many at the paper for their role in the genocide.
(2026-07-11). Retrial for UK student charged with 'terrorism' over speech condemning genocide. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Andy Worthington On October 9, 2023, just after the State of Israel began its ongoing genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip, Sarah Cotte, a French-Ethiopian student at SOAS (the School of Oriental and African Studies) in London gave a speech at a rally organised by the SOAS Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! Society. Her…
(2026-07-11). Putin drops WWII 'Genocide' Bomb: WWII 'genocide' bomb: Russia uses UPA's act to split Ukraine & its war ally. hindustantimes.com Russia has released declassified World War II-era documents as tensions over historical disputes grow between Ukraine and Poland. The files focus on alleged actions by Ukrainian nationalist groups during the Volhynia massacres, a deeply sensitive issue that continues to affect Kyiv-Warsaw relations. Poland recognizes the events as genocide, while Ukraine's views on groups linked to the period remain a subject of debate. The move comes amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine and accusations that Moscow is using historical narratives for political purposes. Watch this report for the latest developments surrounding…
(2026-07-11). Thousands gather in Srebrenica to mark 31 years since genocide. aljazeera.com Ten newly identified victims were buried as the more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys killed were remembered.
(2026-07-11). Israel's statements against Cuba at the UN are totally unacceptable. radiohc.cu Cuba's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ernesto Soberón, has strongly condemned as unfounded and unacceptable the statements made by the Israeli delegation to that organization against his country. | Exercising his right of reply before the UN General Assembly (UNGA), the Cuban representative stated that it is, at the very least, shameless for the Israeli representative to attempt to portray himself as a critic of Cuba. | Ernesto Soberón recalled that the government of Benjamin Netanyahu faces unprecedented condemnation from the international community for the genocide and the grave violations of I…
(2026-07-11). Contundente réplica de Cuba a desvergonzado discurso israelí en ONU. cubadebate.cu Resulta cuando menos desvergonzado que el representante de Israel, cuyo Gobierno enfrenta un rechazo sin precedentes de la comunidad internacional por el genocidio, las gravísimas violaciones del Derecho Internacional y del Derecho Internacional Humanitario que comete contra el pueblo palestino, pretenda erigirse como crítico de Cuba.
(2026-07-11). The Trump Administration's War on Disabled People Continues to Escalate. truthout.org Janine Jackson: The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 addressed the rights of people with disabilities in their interactions with the federal government, including entities that receive certain federal contracts. Section 504 of that act prohibits organizations and employers from excluding or denying individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to receive program benefits and services. |
(2026-07-11). Cierre de los cuartos: øQué selección ganará hoy en el Mundial? cubadebate.cu Este sábado, los cuartos de final del Mundial 2026 cierran con dos duelos electrizantes. En Miami, Noruega e Inglaterra se enfrentan por primera vez en una Copa del Mundo. Más tarde, en Kansas City, el campeón Argentina se mide ante una Suiza sólida y disciplinada, que presume de la segunda mejor defensa del torneo.
(2026-07-11). Canciller cubano atribuye nueva desconexión del SEN a hostilidad de EEUU. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, afirmó este sábado que la nueva desconexión del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN) es consecuencia directa del cerco energético y del recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos a la isla. | En un mensaje publicado en la red social X, el jefe de la diplomacia cubana sostuvo que esa política forma parte de un ´castigo colectivo al pueblo cubano ª, al considerar que el Gobierno estadounidense apuesta por esa estrategia con el propósito de ´destruir la Revolución Cubana ª. | Rodríguez Parrilla aseguró, además, que el Partido y el Go…
(2026-07-11). Cuba avanza en el restablecimiento de su Sistema Electroenergético Nacional. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Energía y Minas de Cuba confirmó este viernes la ocurrencia de una nueva desconexión total del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN). Desde ese momento se activaron los protocolos de restablecimiento. Cubadebate comparte con sus usuarios el proceso de restauración.
(2026-07-11). An Interview With Cuban President Díaz-Canel: 'We Are Not a Nation in Dispute, and We Are Not a Colony'. orinocotribune.com This coversation with the Cuban president is part of the research for a new documentary produced by Brasil de Fato | The hallways of the Palace of the Revolution in Today President Miguel Diaz Canel welcomes Brasil de Fato shortly after returning from one of these walks—which a…
(2026-07-11). Church of England to debate report urging solidarity with Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-07-11). The Ongoing Deterioration of Dr. Abu Safiya and The Crisis of Medical Neutrality. ummid.com In the early hours of December 27, 2024, Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya, Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, walked in his white medical coat toward Israeli military vehicles surrounding the facility, then the last major hospital still functioning in northern Gaza. Minutes later, he was arrested without charge.
(2026-07-11). Pace Trump, UN Relief Works is Irreplaceable in Gaza. juancole.com United Nations Director | (
(2026-07-11). 'All we see is decay': Covering the human toll of Venezuela's earthquakes. aljazeera.com As the death toll in Venezuela surges past 4,000, families continue to hold out hope that loved ones might be found.
(2026-07-11). Pentagon turns earthquake into occupation of Venezuela. mronline.org 
The U.S. Air Force now runs Venezuela's main international airport.
(2026-07-11). Venezuela's Earthquake Response Exposes the Rot of Western Media. orinocotribune.com 
By Andreína Chávez Alava — Jul 10, 2026 | Hours after two devastating earthquakes hit northern Venezuela on June 24, a brutal misinformation campaign took priority over the tragedy itself. | Thousands were still trapped under rubble. Families were grieving. A nation was reeling. Instead of responsible journalism, the tragedy became a feeding ground for vulture media outlets and social media operators who seized the chance to attack Venezuela, its people, and the Bolivarian project as the country lay vulnerable. The coordinated campaign turned victims into pawns in a political game where they were unknown par…
(2026-07-11). Venezuelan doctors convert restaurant into a clinic after earthquake. aljazeera.com Volunteers in La Guaira have transformed a fast-food restaurant into an emergency clinic.
(2026-07-11). Corporate Vultures: Business Interests in US Earthquake 'Aid' to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
By William Serafino — Jul 9, 2026 | The devastation in the Venezuelan coastal state of La Guaira caused by the June 24 double earthquake seems to be confirming, once again and to almost no one's surprise, that US "humanitarian aid" always comes with conditions written in fine print—so fine that they often escape public scrutiny. In that fine print, lobbies, economic interests, and projects of resource accumulation are mixed within the framework of
(2026-07-11). Why Is Trump Suddenly on the Back Foot with Iran? thinktank.pk Just months ago, Washington projected confidence that maximum military pressure and economic sanctions would force Tehran into accepting American demands. Today, however, the diplomatic landscape appears far more complicated. Despite repeated warnings from US President Donald Trump, Iran continues to dictate much of the regional conversation through its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, its …
(2026-07-11). US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions as conflict flares. geo.tv 
People walk past a billboard with a picture of the late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after US and Iranian officials said they had reached a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-07-11). NY Times History of US Socialism Ignores Issues of War and Repression. wibailoutpeople.org 
By David Sole, July 10, 2026 — fighting-words.net/ The New York Times on-line edition of July 10, 2026 featured a long piece reviewing the history of socialism in the United States with emphasis on the recent successes of the Democratic Socialists of America inside the Democratic Party. Two issues spanning the decades were glaringly omitted …
(2026-07-11). Wednesday 7/8: Lessons of Minneapolis Teamster General Strike For Today-Presentation. indybay.org laborfest.net/2026/event/lessons-of-minn……
(2026-07-11). Mexico's President: US Weaponizes Drug Trafficking Accusations to Destabilize Governments. orinocotribune.com Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the United States government has historically used drug trafficking accusations against individuals or politicians as a strategy to create conditions for interference and weaken sovereign governments. | She added that this strategy is not only being applied against her government but was also previously used against that of former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. | To illustrate these interventionist mechanisms, she spoke about historical cases such as the Iran-Contra scandal, where the US used drug cartels to transport weapons to Nicaragua to overthro…
(2026-07-11). US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit. al-monitor.com By Rami AyyubTURMUS AYYA, West Bank, July 11 (Reuters) – U.S. Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna said he was detained by Israeli settlers armed with U.S.-made rifles during a West Bank visit this week that he cast as an unfiltered look at the human toll of Israeli occupation as he weighs a 2028 presidential run. Speaking with Reuters on Thursday in a Palestinian village, Khanna said his group's van was surrounded by settlers wielding M4 rifles a day earlier while touring a part of the southern West Bank where residents face frequent settler attacks.
(2026-07-11). China welcomes 17.8 million visa-free visitors in H1. ecns.cn Visa-free entries by foreign nationals surged 30.6 percent year on year to surpass 17.8 million, accounting for 77.7 percent of all foreign arrivals, the National Immigration Administration said at a press briefing.
(2026-07-11). Indian man from Bihar dies in Nepal while swimming months before wedding. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A 28-year-old man from Bihar's Gaya district died after drowning while swimming in Nepal's Phewa Lake on Friday, just months before his planned wedding. | The victim, Rohit Sharma, was a resident of Chichoura village in the Konch area of Gaya. | According to his family, Rohit had travelled to Nepal with four friends. The group first visited the famous Tal Barahi Temple in Pokhara and later went to Phewa Lake for a swim. | During the swim, Rohit entered deeper water and began drowning. His friends tried to rescue him but were unsuccessful. | After receiving information, a rescue team from Nepal's A…
(2026-07-11). Chinese scientists find plant roots can avoid decaying matter to escape pathogens. ecns.cn A research team from China's Northwest A&F University has discovered that plant roots can actively avoid areas containing decaying plant material and high concentrations of pathogens, revealing a previously unknown plant defense mechanism.
(2026-07-11). Two Indians among three arrested in Nepal drug bust; heroin, pistol seized. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Nepal Police have arrested three suspected drug traffickers, including two Indian nationals, during an anti-narcotics operation in Rupandehi district.According to Nepal Police, the operation was carried out on Friday by the Anti-Narcotics Bureau following specific intelligence about suspected drug-related activities in the area.The arrested individuals have been identified as Iqbal Khan (50) from Amethi's Musafirkhana in Uttar Pradesh, Ram Dayal Sharma (34) from Siddharthnagar district in Uttar Pradesh, and Sarajuddin Musalman (24), a resident of Lumbini Municipality in Nepal's Rupandehi district.T…
(2026-07-11). It's A Race Between Revolutionary Consciousness And The Implementation Of Police Robots. caitlinjohnstone.com.au John F Kennedy was correct when he said "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." | That's why police robots are being aggressively normalized today. The empire managers want to make sure violent revolution is impossible, too. | The New York Times' sports department The Athletic has a creepy new article out titled "
(2026-07-11). ICE killer remains free as witnesses to Houston shooting are held in immigrant prison. wsws.org Eyewitness testimony and surveillance footage show Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and his co-workers being pursued, cut off and surrounded by unmarked vehicles that gave no clear indication they belonged to federal agents.
(2026-07-11). South Africa reaffirms commitment to strengthening relations with France. sanews.gov.za South Africa reaffirms commitment to strengthening relations with France | South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with France, with growing cooperation in investment, science and technology, and cultural diplomacy, among others. ⚪ "France is a key strategic partner for South Africa, and we enjoy longstanding bilateral cooperation spanning trade and investment, energy, defence, education, people-to-people exchange and other fields," President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday during his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. ⚪ President Ramaphosa, who is on an Official Visit…
(2026-07-11). Democracy, Inequality And Social Security. scheerpost.com Steven Hill, Democracy SOS. \America's greatest anti-poverty program has long been the great income leveller in an unequal economy and democracy. And now it faces an existential threat. A financial tsunami of giant proportions is heading our way. It is due to arrive in about six years, and if it strikes with full force it will …
(2026-07-11). One Year After the Big Beautiful Bill. portside.org One Year After the Big Beautiful Bill |
(2026-07-11). The 25th tour of qinghai lake international road cycling race kicks off. ecns.cn The 25th Tour of Qinghai Lake International Road Cycling Race 2026 kicked off in Xining City on Friday. Lasting eight days, this year's event features eight stages covering a total distance of 1,627 kilometers. The race route passes through Xining City, Haidong City, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province. A total of 22 teams with 154 athletes from 12 countries across the globe have signed up for the competition.
(2026-07-11). Mojtaba Khamenei absence signals shifting role for Iran leader. al-monitor.com The absence of Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei from the funeral ceremonies of Ali Khamenei raised questions about his health and fear of assassination, as well as indicating he may perform a quite different function as number one compared with his all-powerful father. | "The balance of power between the office of the supreme leader and the IRGC has shifted," he told AFP.
(2026-07-11). 10 Best ISO 27001 software for Australian organisations in 2026. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-11). Trump removes entire election commission months before midterms. nationofchange.org The bipartisan agency responsible for voting-system certification and federal election guidance has been left without a single commissioner as the November elections approach.
(2026-07-11). land, our West Bank Palestinians fly kites in defiance of Israeli settlers. al-monitor.com As brightly coloured kites climb above Burin, a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, children race across a sun-baked hillside, watching their creations soar into the sky. | Kites in the black, white, green and red of the Palestinian flag soar overhead, joined by another in the colours of Egypt, flown in tribute to the Egyptian national football team.
(2026-07-11). Iraqis protest over power cuts in sweltering summer heat. newarab.com 
Hundreds of residents of an Temperatures in the city of Kut have peaked at 44C, with Decades of war have left Iraq's infrastructure in a pitiful state, with power failures worsening blistering summers. | On Friday night, hundreds of protesters took to the streets with dozens h…
(2026-07-11). JEECUP 2026 Poly Round 2 Allotment Result 2026 Today: Steps to Check. ummid.com The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) is declaring today i.e. Friday July 10, 2026 the UP Polytechnic Round 2 Seat Allotment Result on its official website 'jeecup.admissions.nic.in'.
(2026-07-11). 1.4 bn Indians NOT with Israel: Congress refutes Netanyahu. ummid.com The Congress Party has refuted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying he was wrong in assuming that 140 billion Indians support Israel.
(2026-07-11). Fatal Houston ICE Shooting Follows Agency's Turn to Increased Street Arrests. truthout.org Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Texas and across the country have increasingly targeted people who are not already in law enforcement custody, according to a Texas Tribune analysis of federal data. In Houston, where the killing of an immigrant by an ICE agent has garnered national attention, the monthly number of ICE arrests outside of detention facilities has more than… |
(2026-07-11). Can Nordic countries offer a future model for China-Europe Relations? moderndiplomacy.eu At a time when trade tensions between China and the European Union continue to grow, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway deserves attention beyond routine diplomatic protocol. Coming amid new EU restrictions on Chinese technologies, a NATO summit, and renewed debate over Greenland's future, the trip is less about …
(2026-07-11). Mbappe, Dembele shine as France beat Morocco to reach 2026 FIFA WC Semifinal. ummid.com Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele Friday July 10, 2026 scored goals to defeat Morocco 2-0 and take France to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals.
(2026-07-11). 2026 FIFA WC: Controversies galore as Argentina declared winner against Egypt. ummid.com Argentina defeated Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of Last 16 Tuesday, but not before some controversial decisions that marred the outcome of the all important match.
(2026-07-11). What Can Cities Learn From Baltimore's Extraordinary Decline in Violence? portside.org What Can Cities Learn From Baltimore's Extraordinary Decline in Violence? |
(2026-07-11). Fertility rate falls: More and more Australians are choosing to be child-free. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-11). What America Left Behind In Greenland. popularresistance.org President Donald Trump's July 2026 remarks criticizing Denmark's relationship with Greenland provide an unexpected backdrop for this report. Although the President did not specify what he meant by Denmark "not spending money to really help Greenland," his comments invite a broader examination of the responsibilities that accompany the American military presence and strategic interest on the world's largest island. | The geopolitical tensions have been extraordinary. Following President Trump's repeated suggestions earlier this year that he might use military force to acquire Greenland, Danish military planners re…
(2026-07-11). First public gold mine marks new chapter for Burkina Faso's economic sovereignty. mronline.org 
Burkina Faso on July 9 has inaugurated its first state-owned gold mine, marking a major milestone in the government's strategy to expand public control over the country's natural resources and strengthen its economic sovereignty.
(2026-07-11). Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million stranded. geo.tv 
(2026-07-11). Thursday 7/9: Calling Party for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp79…
(2026-07-11). Portugal's 2026 FIFA WC Last 16 Match Ends as Ronaldo's Last. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer, Tuesday July 07, 2026 bid farewell to the global tournament after Spain ended Portugal's 2026 FIFA World Cup Journey in the Last 16.
(2026-07-11). 4 Compliance Steps to Verify That Bank Details Used in EPF Withdrawal Form 31 Match Your Pre-Filled Details at Your Income Tax E-filing Login Portal. ummid.com Many EPF withdrawal claims get rejected, hence read these 4 steps that cover everything the EPFO system actually checks.
(2026-07-11). Prominent British Climate Skeptic and Christian Activist Ann Widdecombe Murdered in her Home. wattsupwiththat.com Ann Widdecombe was one of only five MPs to vote against the Climate Change Act 2008.
(2026-07-11). California Eco-Tyranny Destroyed by New EPA Rule. wattsupwiththat.com "This action gives responsible companies a clear, nationally recognized path to demonstrate compliance while continuing to innovate and serve consumers. I appreciate Administrator Zeldin and the Trump Administration for advancing regulatory clarity that supports clean air, American businesses, and the enthusiast community," Herron continued.
(2026-07-11). WBJEE 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: Link to Check. ummid.com West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is releasing on its official website 'wbjeeb.nic.in' 1st Round Seat Allotment result of WBJEE 2026 Counselling today i.e. Tuesday July 07, 2026.
(2026-07-11). Nepali Poet Viplob Pratik on literature, language, and a life shaped by words. globalvoices.org 
'The key thing is that writers and creative people should not run the rat race'Global Voices Poet Voplob Pratik. Photo: Prabhat R Jha. Used with permission. | Viplob Pratik is a leading contemporary Nepali poet, novelist, lyricist, translator, and former journalist whose work has influenced Nepal's literary landscape for more than four decades. Known for his lyrical and introspecti…
(2026-07-11). SCOTUS Ruling Could Be Bad News for Flock — But Won't Stop Mass Surveillance. scheerpost.com By Mike Ludwig This article was originally published by Truthout Organizers across the country are using every tool in their arsenal against Flock surveillance cameras. Civil rights attorneys say a recent Supreme Court ruling in a landmark digital privacy case could put "wind in the sails" of local organizers challenging police deployment of automatic license …
(2026-07-11). The Franco-Russian Lesson for Japan-South Korea Security Cooperation. moderndiplomacy.eu The Franco-Russian Alliance of 1894 was one of the most unexpected strategic partnerships in the late nineteenth century. France was a republican state born from revolution. Russia was a conservative autocracy run by the Romanovs. Both countries' political systems, ideologies, and respective historical experiences largely differed. Nevertheless, the two countries signed a military alliance because …
(2026-07-11). Armed Israeli Settlers Detained Ro Khanna. He Wants Their Illegal Outposts Demolished. theintercept.com 
(2026-07-11). The Socceroos reflect our rich Australian identity and bring us together. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-11). Sovereignty surrendered: U.S. firm Palantir invited into the engine room of ADF. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-11). Chinese student photographs city skyline more than 100 km away. ecns.cn A student in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, captured a rare long-distance view of landmarks in Pingxiang, Jiangxi Province, from more than 100 kilometers away on Thursday.
(2026-07-11). Yamal does not mind lack of goals if Spain win World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com Spanish star has scored just one goal in the World Cup, where he has been sharing celebrations with his little brother.
(2026-07-11). Rights groups: Israel neutrality plan threatens academic freedom. newarab.com 
(2026-07-11). Maharashtra 11th FYJC 2026 Girls Special Round from July 10. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra has published the Schedule of the FYJC 2026 or Class 11 Girls Special Round (Special Round 2) Admission Schedule on its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in'.
(2026-07-11). Neo-liberalism and the intelligentsia. mronline.org 
Pre-capitalist societies even in normal times have been characterized by a degree of deference by the common people towards the intelligentsia; this was strengthened by the role played by the intelligentsia during the anti-colonial struggle and the period of post-independence dirigisme in countries like India.
(2026-07-11). Australia: Union resumes secret negotiations to prepare another sellout of Victorian educators. wsws.org The Australian Education Union is trying to reverse the mass "no" vote against its sellout agreement and impose the same betrayal in violation of the sentiments of educators.
(2026-07-11). KEAM 2026 Engg First Phase Allotment Out: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has published today i.e. Wednesday July 08, 2026 the Final Allotment of the students who appeared for KEAM 2026 (KEAM 2026 Engineering: First phase allotment published) and are now seeking admission in First Year Engineering courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-11). 'Democracy in action': Sidelined EU Parliament unable to stop chat control extension. strategic-culture.su By Tamas ORBAN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The EP has already rejected the mass surveillance regime once, so the EPP has now forced…
(2026-07-11). Thai rice farmers leave fields idle amid deepening rural crisis. wsws.org Farmers are being hit from all sides: sharply higher costs for fuel, fertiliser, irrigation, harvesting and transport, and falling rice prices caused by global oversupply and cheaper competitors.
(2026-07-11). AI Is Turbocharging Bosses' Efforts To Spy On Their Workers. popularresistance.org In March, The Lever reported that the U.S. Department of Agriculture had hired the infamous software company Palantir to implement its controversial return-to-office directive, warning that the contract could bring surveillance technology — commonly referred to as "Bossware" — to the federal workforce. | Days later, those suspicions were confirmed. A published disclosure reveals that the company will "design, configure, deploy, and manage a secure, user-friendly tool to track USDA employees' return to the office." | "AI has supercharged surveillance," Jay Stanley, senior policy analyst with the ACLU S…
(2026-07-11). What Is 'De-Extinction' Really For? portside.org What Is 'De-Extinction' Really For? |
(2026-07-11). Press freedom: holding the MEAA line on the public's right to know. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch A "lock out" incident in Honiara last year barring Pacific journalists from an Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese press conference is among several events "undercutting" media freedom that have led to a new campaign by the Australian journalists' union MEAA. The incident happened during the Pacific Islands Forum summit in the Solomon…
(2026-07-11). Whitmer's Data Center Push Isn't Just Bad for Michigan It's Bad for the World. scheerpost.com Jackie Barlow and Stewart Mitchell "We're used to people saying '____ no' and doing it anyway." These words were seemingly spoken by our very own Governor Gretchen Whitmer earlier this month, caught on a hot mic chatting with Oracle executive Clay Magouryk. The two were celebrating breaking ground on the controversial new AI data center …
(2026-07-11). University of Michigan students, faculty, staff, alumni issue open letter defending U-Mich Eight. wsws.org Over 260 members of the University of Michigan community have signed an open letter condemning the federal prosecution of eight pro-Palestinian activists as a political assault on free speech.
(2026-07-11). AI's Rise Is Being Fueled By The Sprawling US Military State. popularresistance.org Hossam Nasr was never under the impression Microsoft is a force for good, but says he "did genuinely believe it to be one of the lesser evil big tech companies." So when he graduated with a computer science degree, he took a job there and moved to its Seattle campus in 2021. "I sort of felt like I had to work at a big tech company," he recalls, "because that was the definition of what success in my field looks like." | To his horror, he discovered the cloud storage service he worked on, Azure, provided the Israeli military with artificial intelligence…
(2026-07-11). Trump says missiles aimed at Iran if Tehran targets US president. al-monitor.com July 10 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he had ordered the military to be prepared to launch strikes against Iran if the Iranian government carried out or attempted an assassination of the president.
(2026-07-11). NextEra's Acquisition of Dominion Energy Would Result in Corporate Mega-Utility. truthout.org Millions of people across the U.S. are angry at their utilities. Electricity costs are rising while CEOs and Wall Street investors salivate over the booming energy demand from data centers. Now, we could be entering a new and ominous stage of utility power: the rise of the corporate mega-utility. On May 18, Florida-based NextEra Energy, owner of the largest electric utility in the U.S. |
(2026-07-11). Lula government officially acknowledges threat of US military aggression against Brazil. wsws.org Brazil's Foreign Ministry acknowledges the threat of a US military intervention, amid the intensification of Trump's imperialist offensive against Latin America.
(2026-07-11). DTE Maha Direct 2nd yr Diploma 2026 Merit List – Check Here. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website dsd26.dte.maharashtra.gov.in the Provisional Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Post SSC Diploma in Engineering /Technology (Polytechnic) 2026 today i.e. Wednesday July 08, 2026.
(2026-07-11). US lawmaker slams Israeli army after settlers detain him on Palestine trip. aljazeera.com Lawmaker Khanna accuses soldiers of supporting the settlers, warning that Israeli forces made a 'huge mistake'.
(2026-07-11). Muslim NATO or Search for Strategic Autonomy in Multipolar World? ummid.com The phrase 'Muslim NATO' has begun to touch geo-politics with increasing frequency, but what is emerging is not a religious alliance but the gradual search for a new security architecture rooted in regional cooperation, strategic autonomy and the realities of an increasingly multipolar world.
(2026-07-11). This SCOTUS Ruling May Make It Even Easier for Campaign Donors to Sway Elections. truthout.org On a single day last year, one of President Donald Trump's joint fundraising committees sent nearly $1.5 million to 46 Republican Party committees in states and territories. Each of them, in turn, immediately routed those exact same amounts to the Republican National Committee. Routine transfers like those are a hallmark of how joint fundraising committees move money through the party system. |
(2026-07-11). McGregor makes weight ahead of UFC 329 bout against Holloway. aljazeera.com Conor McGregor, former two-division champion and still one of UFC's most famous fighters, has not fought since 2021.
(2026-07-11). India's Modi receives traditional Maori powhiri welcome in Auckland. geo.tv 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is welcomed with a traditional Maori challenge at Government House in Auckland on July 11, 2026. — Facebook/Narendra Modi
(2026-07-11). Ancient Thai khon wins popularity among Thai youngsters. ecns.cn On Friday, Thai teenage students watched a Khon performance at the Khon Theatre Museum in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Thailand. Originating over 400 years ago during the Ayutthaya Kingdom of Thailand, Khon was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2018.
(2026-07-11). Call for action to achieve SDG4. sanews.gov.za Call for action to achieve SDG4 | Education leaders have called for action to accelerate progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4), warning that the world remains off track to meet the 2030 target of ensuring quality education for all. ⚪ "[The SDG 4 High-Level Steering Committee] recognises with concern that despite progress, the world remains off track to achieve SDG 4 by 2030, with persistent inequalities, recurrent shocks and a substantial education financing shortfall threatening the right to quality education for all," the Committee said. ⚪ This as President Cyril Ramaphosa called fo…
(2026-07-11). German government declares war on the working class with radical austerity reforms. wsws.org To finance rearmament and war, and to further enrich the wealthy, the government is condemning working people to longer working hours for less money and is abandoning the needy, the sick, the elderly and refugees to their fate.
(2026-07-11). Exclusive: Your Party CEC holding Sunday no-confidence vote in chair, secretary. thecanary.co 
As the Canary revealed exclusively on Tuesday, disgusted members of Your Party's (YP) executive committee (CEC) called for a no-confidence vote in the CEC's chair and secretary. The call came after their removal of three well-known CEC members for attending a socialist conference. Skwawkbox can now reveal that the motion received enough support to force […] | By
(2026-07-11). Researchers Reveal Hidden Mechanism Behind Molecular Switch. ummid.com Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University, the Institute for Molecular Science, and SOKENDAI have uncovered the hidden mechanism behind a molecular switch – a molecule that can change between different structural states in response to a chemical signal.
(2026-07-11). China's collectible toy makers seek new growth through AI, cultural experiences. ecns.cn China's collectible toy industry is entering a new phase as slowing growth in traditional blind box products drives companies to explore artificial intelligence, entertainment venues and cultural tourism experiences.
(2026-07-11). Saudi Arabia Introduces 'Package Visa': What's New? ummid.com In a major boost to travelers, Saudi Arabia has introduced an All-in-One Package Visa – a new digital initiative designed to simplify travel to the Kingdom by integrating tourist visa application directly into curated travel bookings.
(2026-07-11). Former coup leader re-enters Fiji political debate with challenge to immunity and national identity. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Margot Staunton of RNZ Pacific George Speight — a former coup frontman in Fiji — is calling on the perpetrators of the country's past political upheavals to confess. The ex-convict also described the idea of a common identity for the country's citizens as "flawed" and said iTaukei (Indigenous) views must not be ignored. Speight…
(2026-07-11). Home Affairs Minister welcomes arrest of BMA official. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs Minister welcomes arrest of BMA official | Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has welcomed the arrest of a Border Management Authority (BMA) official who allegedly accepted money to unlawfully endorse the passport of a Lesotho national at the Maseru Port of Entry last month. ⚪ "The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has welcomed the arrest of a Border Management Authority official as part of the ongoing campaign to root out corruption across the Home Affairs ecosystem and strengthen the integrity of South Africa's immigration system," the Department of Home Affairs said on Friday. ⚪ …
(2026-07-11). Battery Storage for Grid Backup: Better Keep Working on It. wattsupwiththat.com Just get some batteries, store up excess power from the windy mid-days, discharge as needed, and everything will work out.
(2026-07-11). Why the new US housing bill won't fix the crisis. aljazeera.com Why the new US housing bill won't fix the crisis.
(2026-07-11). Mediators try to salvage diplomacy after US-Iran strikes. newarab.com 
Mediators were trying to salvage diplomacy aimed at ending
(2026-07-11). Pro-France Virginie Ruffenach elected New Caledonia Congress president. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific Pro-France Virginie Ruffenach has been elected as the new New Caledonia Congress President (Speaker) under a "governance" coalition struck on Thursday between the pro-France bloc and "kingmakers" Eveil Océanien party. During a vote that followed New Caledonia's provincial elections held on June 28, Ruffenach secured 28 of the 54…
(2026-07-11). Even in Conservative North Dakota, Some Socialist Institutions Thrive. portside.org Even in Conservative North Dakota, Some Socialist Institutions Thrive |
(2011-07-26). Denmark: 'Many voters want a more left-leaning government'. links.org.au 
Pelle Dragsted explains how the Danish socialist party Enhedslisten won concessions from the country's new government coalition.
(2026-07-11). Was USAID Really Neo-Colonial? portside.org Was USAID Really Neo-Colonial? |
(2026-07-11). The Fight Against AI Datacenters Is Important — but It's Just a Starting Point. portside.org The Fight Against AI Datacenters Is Important — but It's Just a Starting Point |
(2026-07-11). Moldova's president nominates businessman Vasile Tofan as prime minister. aljazeera.com The announcement comes after the previous prime minister, Alexandru Munteanu, stepped down earlier this month.
(2026-07-11). Vineyard Wind's Troubles Mount Despite Political Victory Lap. wattsupwiththat.com Troubled windfarm is producing less than half the promised output, sensors are repeatedly tripping offline, and it's engaged in a legal battle with its turbine manufacturer.
(2026-07-11). Iran's supreme leader pledges revenge for late father and predecessor. geo.tv 
(2026-07-11). Friday Nite Videos | July 10, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | July 10, 2026 |
(2026-07-11). Berlin's CDU-SPD government turns German capital into a centre of war production. wsws.org Behind the backs of the population and under the banner of "innovation," Berlin's CDU-SPD government is transforming the German capital into a centre of arms production, drone development and military research.
(2026-07-11). Colombia's Left After The 2026 Election. popularresistance.org Within hours of Colombia's June 21 presidential runoff, major international news organizations declared the country's conservative candidate the victor. Political commentators across the hemisphere described the result as another blow to Latin America's progressive "Pink Tide" and another victory for the global right. | Yet on the streets of Bogotá, where international election observers continued watching the vote count unfold, the mood was markedly different. | The official scrutiny process was still underway. Progressive candidate Iván Cepeda had not yet conceded.
(2026-07-11). Armed Israeli settlers detain US lawmaker Ro Khanna in West Bank. newarab.com 
Speaking with Reuters on Thursday in a Palestinian village, Khanna said his group's van was surrounded by settlers wielding M4 rifles a day earlier while touring a part of the southern West Bank where…
(2026-07-11). The Return Of Co-Existence. popularresistance.org Ezra Klein, one of the resident Zionists in The New York Times' opinion section (or is everyone appearing in those pages a Zionist of one or another stripe?) had a guest on his Wednesday podcast who had some mind-focusing things to say. | May Pundak is an Israeli human-rights attorney and co-founder of A Land for All, a group of Israeli and Palestinian activists. Pundak has interesting bloodlines: Her father, Ron Pundak, helped frame the Oslo Accords in the early 1990s. | Here is part of what Pundak told Klein: | "I found myself advocating for the two-state solution for many, many years. But at a certain point I…
(2026-07-11). FCRA India, NGOs and Foreign Funding. ummid.com At another level recently, the Union Home Ministry in India has promulgated a new FCRA which seeks to restrict the activities of NGO's receiving foreign funds.
(2026-07-11). US makes it easier to export Nvidia AI chips and military equipment to the UAE. al-monitor.com By Karen FreifeldJuly 10 (Reuters) – The U.S. loosened export controls on the United Arab Emirates on Friday, making it easier to export Nvidia AI chips, military equipment, commercial satellites and spacecraft in a boost to relations between the two allies.The announcement underscores strengthening U.S.-UAE relations, with the Gulf ally playing an increasingly important role in Washington's strategy toward Iran, while creating revenue opportunities for U.S. companies, particularly tech firms.
(2026-07-11). As US strikes intensify, Trump says the Iran ceasefire is "over" wsws.org Speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara this week, President Trump said of the ceasefire with Iran, "To me, I think it's over. I don't want to deal with them. They're scum." This was followed by an announcement of a temporary pause in military action and then still more intense strikes.
(2026-07-11). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Merit List Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) is releasing on its official website "poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in" today i.e. Tuesday July 07, 2026 Provisional Merit List of the candidates who are seeking Admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma in Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering,Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-11). Argentina vs Switzerland: World Cup quarterfinal — Messi, prediction, news. aljazeera.com Lionel Messi's Argentina faces Breel Embolo's Switzerland for a place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
(2026-07-11). Whistleblower claims Kennedy Center 'rushed' renovations to please Trump. aljazeera.com Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse details rusting columns, uneven paint and unnecessary demolition under Trump.
(2026-07-11). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-11). Sunday 7/12: The Struggle & Lessons Of California Farmworkers' History & The Relevance Today. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of S.F. | 1187 Franklin St. San Francisco…
(2026-07-11). Russia, Sahel States Review Regional Security. moderndiplomacy.eu Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited the Sahel region in West Africa and officially participated in the Russia-Confederation of Sahel States (Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger) forum, marking another milestone in their bilateral relations and, more significantly, enacting Russia's policy of deepening partnership with regional integration. It also serves as a symbol of priority, addressing …
(2026-07-11). Chinese investment in European ports. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese investment in European ports presents a complex issue, balancing economic efficiency with security concerns. While these Chinese investments and logistics and maritime projects in European ports provide significant financial support and contribute to stimulating supply chains and shared growth, Brussels and other EU member states are approaching them with increasing caution. The EU's perspective …
(2026-07-11). Wall Street Wants to Change the Rules for Your 401(k). It Could Put Your Retirement at Risk. progressivehub.net PAUL KIEL | PROPUBLICA…
(2026-07-11). EU and UNDP Back Pakistan's First Rule of Law Forum to Modernize Justice. thinktank.pk Pakistan has taken a significant step toward building a more responsive and future-ready justice system with the launch of the country's first Rule of Law Forum, introduced by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the European Union (EU)-funded Deliver Justice Project. The landmark forum brought together senior members of the judiciary, government officials, civil …
(2026-07-10). Jim Hightower on Texas Politics and What's Next for the Country. portside.org Jim Hightower on Texas Politics and What's Next for the Country |
(2026-07-11). The mass layoffs in Germany's auto industry and the global war on jobs. wsws.org Germany, Europe's largest economy and manufacturing center, is at the crest of a global layoff wave that must be opposed by an international offensive by the working class to save jobs.
(2026-07-11). England vs Norway 2-1 (aet): FIFA World Cup 2026 — as it happened. aljazeera.com All the updates as England scrape past Norway in their World Cup quarterfinal clash in Miami.
(2026-07-11). Federal Judge Schools MAGA-Friendly Supreme Court Justices on the Importance of Taking Trump's Words Seriously. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat Writing in the wake of the 2016 presidential election and anticipating what American life would be like under Donald Trump, M. Gessen offered some rules for surviving autocracy. Rule #1 in her list of six was: "Believe the autocrat. He means what he says. Whenever you find yourself thinking, or hear others claiming, that …
(2026-07-11). 28 killed in shoe factory fire in China. wsws.org Huiteng Footwear, which operated the factory, is just one of more than 5,000 shoe manufacturers employing over half a million workers in the coastal city of Jinjiang, often described as China's "shoe capital."
(2026-07-11). An LGBTQ Rights World Cup Stunt Revealed the Cracks in SF's Queer Movement. truthout.org On June 13, at Qatar's World Cup match in Santa Clara, California, Dr. Nas Mohamed — a physician and the first openly gay Qatari to seek asylum in the U.S. after fleeing state persecution —— stood in the stands alongside California State Sen. Scott Wiener. That day, the two posted a joint statement to Instagram, calling on FIFA and sponsors to "stop looking away" from the persecution of LGBTQ… |
(2026-07-11). Polish nationalists protest Jewish pogrom commemoration. al-monitor.com Poland's Jewish community, political leaders and ordinary citizens on Friday commemorated a massacre of hundreds of Jews killed by their Polish neighbours 85 years ago, as far-right activists protested nearby. | Among the organisers of the protest was the far-right Confederation of the Polish Crown party whose leader is Grzegorz Braun.
(2026-07-11). Ukraine Claims Scores Of Russian Ships Struck In Sea Of Azov. twz.com 
Ukraine claims that 28 As a result of these attacks, "Russia temporarily stopped shipping through the Don-Azov Channel, a navigable waterway linking the Don River with the Sea of Azov,"
(2026-07-11). Video: PA Cop Harasses And Handcuffs Black Teen After Commenting On Him Wearing A Jacket On A 'Warm Day'. newsone.com 
Source: Lashy Bills/X / Screenshot | It was just last month that I
(2026-07-11). FIFA is not an independent sporting organisation; it is a political tool. aljazeera.com Football fans around the world are only now finding out what Palestinians have long known.
(2026-07-11). What's behind Pakistan's mass deportation of Afghans? aljazeera.com Islamabad cites national security concerns, returns thousands of undocumented migrants.
(2026-07-11). Trump administration subpoenas New York Times reporters over coverage. aljazeera.com Press freedom advocates and members of Congress have condemned the subpoenas as an attempt to 'threaten and intimidate'.
(2026-07-11). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-11). UGC NET June 2026 Paper Leak: Rahul calls for Education Revolution. ummid.com Taking serious note of the reports that the UGC NET June 2026 Sociology paper was leaked before the exam, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi asked students to 'stand up and bring about an education revolution in India'.
(2026-07-11). US extends work permits for Haitians, other immigrants with temporary protected status. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Friday extended work permits for hundreds of thousands of immigrants with temporary protected status from Haiti and six other countries, hours before they were due to expire.The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, said work permits for Haitians with temporary protected status will now expire on July 24. Permits for recipients from Ethiopia, Syria, Somalia, Yemen, South Sudan and Myanmar will end in a week's time.
(2026-07-11). 'We are the lost generation of Sudan': Students in exile. aljazeera.com Years of conflict have left thousands of Sudanese students struggling to continue their education in exile.
(2026-07-11). Uncovering the 'billionaire coup against democracy'. mronline.org 
A new report finds that governments worldwide are reshaping labour law to favour corporate power.
(2026-07-11). USPS maintenance technician removed from Minnesota facility for demanding cleanup of human feces. wsws.org A Minnesota USPS maintenance technician was removed from the St. Paul Processing and Distribution Center by police and referred for a psychiatric evaluation after demanding that management clean human feces from mail-sorting equipment.