(2026-07-29). Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan. tribune.com.pk 
Oman has presented Iran with a plan backed by Gulf states to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including collecting voluntary fees for using it, a Gulf source and a Western diplomat told Reuters on Tuesday. | The Omani proposals are intended to serve as a basis to end the disruption to trade through the strait caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran. | President Donald Trump, who abruptly called off a two-week US bombing campaign over the weekend in his latest strategic U-turn, said there were "good talks" under way with Iran but threatened to restart strikes unless negotiations deliver. Iran denies seeking to resume…
(2026-07-29). Bibi hails 'one of the best' meetings with Trump but rift in US-Israel ties obvious over Iran war. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held their first White House meeting since the launch of the Iran war, with fresh images emerging from Washington. The two leaders reportedly reaffirmed that Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons, while the White House described the talks as "positive and productive." Israeli officials also highlighted the "excellent chemistry" between Trump and Netanyahu as the high-stakes discussions unfolded.
(2026-07-29). US Media: Maybe Iran Didn't Want Nukes After All. juancole.com The following story is co-published with Matt Bivens' Substack newsletter, ( Khamenei ruled that these ridiculously violent explosives, with their promise of indiscriminate ki…
(2026-07-29). Trump meets with Zelensky and Netanyahu in the White House on Russia and Iran war crises. wsws.org President Trump held separate Oval Office meetings with the leaders of Ukraine and Israel on Tuesday to discuss the next stage of the wars against Russia and Iran.
(2026-07-29). Netanyahu's war fails? Iran's proxy rearms, hunts every lost weapon to fight again | Gaza War. hindustantimes.com Hamas has reportedly formed a special committee to recover weapons lost during the Gaza war as it works to rebuild the Al-Qassam Brigades' arsenal. According to i24NEWS, the group is tracking missing weapons held by factions, clans and private individuals, buying back arms from civilians, and transferring government employees into its military wing to replace commanders killed in Israeli strikes. Watch the latest updates on Hamas, Gaza, Israel, the Al-Qassam Brigades, IDF operations, and Middle East developments.
(2026-07-29). Punishing Trump: New War on Saudi Refineries by Iran Allies. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Trump administration's 13 nights of strikes on Iran, including on bridges and energy infrastructure, have been followed by three nights of calm. The Iranians, however, clearly do not trust Trump to halt his war of aggression on their country for very long, especially with the visit to Washington, D. C. this week of Trump Whisperer, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Even Trump is complaining about Netanyahu's loud campaign to have Trump bomb specific targets in Iran. | To show what they thought about Netanyahu's warmongering against them, the Islamic Revolutionary G…
(2026-07-29). Netanyahu, Trump hold first White House talks since Iran war began. geo.tv President Donald Trump talks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Jerusalem. — ReutersWASHINGTON: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House Tuesday for his first in-person talks with President Donald Trump since…
(2026-07-29). Ukraine's FM tells Iran Kyiv does not seek escalation. geo.tv Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha attends a European Union Foreign Ministers' meeting in Brussels, Belgium July 13, 2026. — ReutersAraghchi says Ukraine assured Caspian Sea attack was unintentional.Says Ukraine told Iran it was seeking no escalation.Calls for restitution…
(2026-07-29). US, Saudis attack Iran-backed groups in Iraq, threatening to intensify conflict. geo.tv
(2026-07-29). Tuesday 7/28: Stop The War with Iran STANDOUT. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave Monterey…
(2026-07-29). How Hakeem Jeffries and J Street Teamed Up for Arming Genocide. indybay.org The oxymoron of "pro-Israel, pro-peace"
mondoweiss.net (2026-07-26). The farce of Trump's nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia – MondoweissThe Trump Administration and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement for the U.S. to provide the Saudis with nuclear material and equipment for a civilian nuclear program.
In announcing the signing, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, "Rest assured, these agreements uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation, while relying on the world's best nuclear technology and scientists, designed right here in the United States."
That is a blatant lie.
thecradle.co (2026-07-26). US strikes against Iran 'on hold' amid fears of depleted missile stocks, further escalationThe US has paused its strikes on Iran for the past two days after 13 straight days of attacks, amid concerns that stocks of missile interceptors needed to defend US assets and personnel in the Gulf are running dangerously low.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-26). Violating oil tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mine: ReportAn oil tanker has exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after it deviated from a shipping route designated by Iranian authorities, according to Iranian media, as the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) intercepted six vessels for attempting illegal transit through the strategic waterway.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-28). No Hormuz passage for those taking payouts from Iran's frozen assets: Top military commandIran has warned countries and international companies that receiving any compensation payment from Iran's assets frozen abroad will mean they will be completely cut off from transit in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-07-29). From genocide to justice: Iraq's reparations for Yazidi survivors. onlineopinion.com.au More than a decade after ISIS's genocide against the Yazidi people, Iraq has begun compensating Yazidi survivors. But justice requires far more than financial support.
(2026-07-29). Sunday 8/30: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-07-29). State Department report blames Cuba for social unrest: Rubio prepares total war at home and abroad. wsws.org Rubio's report blames Havana for six decades of social struggle in the US, fusing political opposition at home and resistance to US neo-colonialism abroad into a single enemy.
(2026-07-29). Israel kills Palestinian, destroys mosque in Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli settlers also attack a Palestinian family in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.
(2026-07-29). Protesters storm hotel, heckle Netanyahu in Washington DC. aljazeera.com Activists protested at a hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was having dinner in Washington, DC.
(2026-07-29). China's robots move from prototypes to mass deployment. ecns.cn China's robotics industry is moving beyond trade exhibition showcases into large-scale commercial deployment, as robots are increasingly being used in factories, retail stores and elderly care facilities across the country.
(2026-07-29). PML-N outpaces PPP in Mirpur elections. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) emerged as the dominant party in the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections, securing nine of the 13 seats in Mirpur Division, while the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won the remaining four seats. | According to the final results of Monday's polls, released by the Election Commission on Tuesday, PML-N candidate Azhar Sadiq won the LA-1 Dadyal seat with 15,427 votes, defeating PPP's Afsar Shahid, who secured 9,832 votes. | In LA-2 Mirpur-Chaksawari, PPP's Qasim Majeed was elected with 13,378 votes, while PML-N's Azeem Bakhsh receive…
(2026-07-29). South Sudan: Abuse of Civilians in Western Equatoria. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Makeshift shelters for communities displaced from Nagero County to Bazia, Wau County, South Sudan, November 18, 2025. | © 2025 Joe Falzetta | South Sudan's army, opposition forces, and their respective allied militias abused residents and caused much of the population to flee during fighting in 2025 in Nagero County, Western Equatoria.Civilians have returned to Nagero town and environs, but continue to live in fear, and the government has continued to limit aid access into Nagero County as in other conflict-affected areas in the country. The government should suspend commanders cre…
(2026-07-29). PKU denies rumors that math faculty refused to write recommendation letters for Fields medalist Wang Hong. ecns.cn Peking University has dismissed online rumors claiming that faculty members at its School of Mathematical Sciences refused to write recommendation letters for Wang Hong, a 2026 Fields Medal winner, when she applied for graduate study in France.
(2026-07-29). Chinese medical team in Guyana performs complex tumor surgery. ecns.cn The 21st Chinese medical team assisting Guyana recently worked with local doctors to perform a complex cytoreductive surgery on a 49-year-old patient with a large abdominal and pelvic tumor in Georgetown.
(2026-07-29). Chinese AI-physics system cuts typhoon track errors by up to 32% in tests. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have developed an AI-physics ensemble forecasting system that reduced typhoon track errors by up to 32.33% in comparative tests, the Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said Wednesday.
(2026-07-29). Ferozewala battles floods as fresh rains loom. tribune.com.pk 
LAHORE | A fresh monsoon spell expected to sweep across Punjab from Wednesday (today) has heightened fears of urban flooding, flash floods and landslides, even as dozens of villages in Ferozewala tehsil remain submerged after rising water level in streams left hundreds of families stranded. | The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast widespread rain and thunderstorms across Punjab and other parts of the country from July 29 to August 5, with scattered heavy to very heavy falls expected in several districts. | Monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are likely to penetrate the upper…
(2026-07-29). Stronger public, private sector support urged for NAPA. tribune.com.pk 
Former senator and ex-federal minister Javed Jabbar has called for stronger public and private sector support to ensure the long-term sustainability of the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA), saying the institution has reached a stage where it can expand its role in Pakistan's cultural landscape. | Speaking to the media in his capacity as a member of NAPA's Board of Directors, Jabbar said the academy had built a solid foundation over the past two decades but warned that future growth would depend on broader institutional and financial backing. | "What we have achieved over the past twenty years can now…
(2026-07-29). Elena Kagan Gave Bogus Science a Blind Endorsement. wattsupwiththat.com Endorsing a manual without examining its most contentious sections compromises due diligence. Fortunately, it is not too late to correct course. The Federal Judicial Center should act now to restore the manual's credibility by strengthening its commitment to empirical evidence, falsifiability, and viewpoint diversity. The integrity of judicial decision-making demands nothing less.
(2026-07-29). International joint lab on seismic resilience launched on 50th anniversary of Tangshan earthquake. ecns.cn An international joint laboratory dedicated to seismic resilience was launched in Beijing to mark the 50th anniversary of the devastating 1976 Tangshan earthquake.
(2026-07-29). Pakistan's Lithium Opportunity: From Discovery to Industrial Power. thinktank.pk Pakistan's confirmation of lithium in underground geothermal formation water is a potentially important breakthrough for the country's critical-minerals sector. The discovery, made by OGDCL in Sindh, reportedly found lithium concentrations comparable to some commercially significant geothermal brines. However, discovery is only the beginning. The real question is whether Pakistan can convert this scientific achievement into …
(2026-07-29). Muhammad Ahmed opines on 'humiliating' on-set bullying. tribune.com.pk 
Veteran Pakistani actor and Writer Muhammad Ahmed has spoken candidly about an alleged incident of bullying he says he experienced on the set of a television drama, revealing that he chose to remain silent despite feeling deeply humiliated. | Speaking during a recent podcast appearance, Ahmed reflected on what he described as the difference between an actor's public image and their behaviour behind the scenes. He said that, in his experience, people often reveal their "true colours" in private settings. | Recounting the incident, Ahmed said he was repeatedly mocked by a fellow actor who is around 40 years youn…
(2026-07-29). Hohhot launches direct flight to Vladivostok. ecns.cn Hohhot, capital of North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, launched a direct international air service to Vladivostok, a major port city in Russia's Far East, on Tuesday.
(2026-07-29). (FROM THE VAULT) Retired Street Artist Gives Comeuppance To Homeless Haters. indybay.org In 2015, Fremont passed a brutal anti-camping ordinance. A street artist held business owners and the city accountable.
(2026-07-29). The Valley Film Festival brings local filmmakers to the big screen. indybay.org 26th Annual Valley Film Festival Celebrates "Made in the (818)" With Free Community Screenings on (818) Day…
(2026-07-29). Over 300,000 Haitians targeted for deportation as Trump administration guts asylum rights. wsws.org The administration terminated Temporary Protected Status for Haitians as it imposed a new rule allowing hundreds of thousands of asylum applications to be sent into deportation proceedings without an interview.
(2026-07-29). New Zealand election: Green Party AGM postures against social inequality, silent on war. wsws.org The Green Party is seeking to neutralise mounting anger among workers and youth by pretending it will pressure a Labour-led government to address inequality and poverty.
(2026-07-29). Major earthquake hits southern Japan. wsws.org At least 13 people are dead and hundreds have been hospitalised as the quake damaged buildings, disrupted transport and cut off power to tens of thousands.
(2026-07-29). The National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers conventions: Empty promises and support for the Democrats. wsws.org The national conventions of the American teachers unions were held without a plan to fight the escalating destruction of public education, mass school closures, or mounting layoffs. Instead, the events were handed over to the Democratic Party.
(2026-07-29). India's youth have broken Modi's spell. aljazeera.com At Jantar Mantar, satire and defiance punctured the prime minister's aura of invulnerability.
(2026-07-29). Protected species populations rise in 87% of China's national nature reserves. ecns.cn Populations of protected species increased in 87.1% of China's national nature reserves assessed during the 2021-2025 period, while 98.9% of the 452 reserves received excellent or good ratings, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said at a press conference Tuesday.
(2026-07-29). 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers – California State Capitol – July 28, 2026. indybay.org Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim July 28, 1992, as Buffalo Soldiers Day. I urge all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities in honor of the Black Americans who served our Nation as members of the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments…
(2026-07-29). Australia: Victorian premier removed as Labor seeks to assuage big-business concerns. wsws.org The sudden leadership change points to a developing crisis of Labor not only in Victoria but federally, which its stage-managed national conference sought to cover over with a confected display of total "unity."
(2026-07-29). At Lindsey Graham's funeral, Trump hails a senator who "never saw a war he didn't like" wsws.org The US president was joined by Volodymyr Zelensky, Benjamin Netanyahu and Democratic and Republican congressional leaders at the funeral of the warhawk senator.
(2026-07-29). China urges Turkey to respect WTO ruling on EV restrictions. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday urged Turkey to respect a World Trade Organization panel ruling and take concrete actions to rectify its restrictive measures on Chinese electric vehicles.
(2026-07-29). FIFA proposes plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, angering UEFA. aljazeera.com Football's world governing body announces plans to sell stakes of up to 20 percent in the World Cup and other events.
(2026-07-29). Shopping mall collapses after magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture had risen to 13, including deaths that are still being investigated to determine whether they were related to the 7.1-magnitude tremor, public broadcaster NHK reported Wednesday.
(2026-07-29). Putin unveils new AI-powered anti-drone 'citadel' as Zelensky escalates UAV war | Russia,Ukraine War. hindustantimes.com Russia unveils a new battlefield strategy to counter Ukraine's growing drone warfare. From the AI-powered ZAK-30 Citadel anti-drone system to advanced radar networks and layered defences, Moscow is preparing to neutralise Kyiv's UAV strikes as the Russia-Ukraine war enters a new phase.
(2026-07-29). Major global selloff in chip stocks. wsws.org The past week has seen a sharp fall in the share price of major chipmaking firms, especially those based in South Korea, but now extending to Wall Street.
(2026-07-29). Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law. icrc.org Statement delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Adviser, at the first substantial plenary session of the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs, New York, 22 July 2026.
(2026-07-29). Milei in Brazil: Argentina's fascist president campaigns for Flávio Bolsonaro on behalf of US imperialism. wsws.org Javier Milei traveled to Sà£o Paulo to headline the launch of Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential campaign, delivering a 27-minute fascistic speech that reveals the campaign's dependence on Washington.
(2026-07-29). IPL's business value rockets to $20bn as India cricket league soars. aljazeera.com Indian Premier League cements its place as cricket's number one T20 competition with an 11% rise in value this year.
(2026-07-29). How Japan and UNICEF Are Helping Millions of Pakistani Children Thrive. thinktank.pk The Japan and UNICEF Pakistan partnership continues to play a transformative role in improving the lives of millions of children and families across the country. Reaffirming their long-standing collaboration, the Government of Japan and UNICEF highlighted decades of shared efforts to protect children's rights, strengthen essential public services, and provide life-saving humanitarian assistance during emergencies. …
(2026-07-29). China's first embodied intelligence bureau inaugurated in Guangdong's Shunde. ecns.cn China's first government agency dedicated to overseeing the entire embodied intelligence industrial chain was inaugurated in Shunde, Guangdong Province, on Tuesday, marking a new institutional approach to integrating artificial intelligence with the real economy.
(2026-07-29). Haitians living in fear as Temporary Protected Status ends in the US. aljazeera.com New York's Haitian community is living in limbo and fear after Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was terminated Monday.
(2026-07-29). Monday 7/27: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-07-29). Xi holds talks with Slovak president in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-07-29). Jayden Seales takes five wickets as West Indies beat Pakistan in first Test. aljazeera.com West Indies take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series after Jayden Seales dominates with the ball on day 4 in Trinidad.
(2026-07-29). South China's largest comprehensive natural history museum opens in Shenzhen. ecns.cn South China's largest comprehensive natural history museum opened to the public on Tuesday in Shenzhen.
(2026-07-29). Japan quake toll rises to 13 as rescuers haul people from collapsed mall. geo.tv Buildings that collapsed after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture, in Yatsushiro City, Japan, July 29, 2026. — Reuters7.1-magnitude jolt rocked southern Japan on Tuesday.Workers missing at quake-hit mall and paper mill.Multiple buildings…
(2026-07-29). China consulate issues safety alert after tourist bus overturns in New Zealand. ecns.cn The Consulate General of China in Christchurch, New Zealand, issued a safety advisory on Tuesday for Chinese nationals traveling in the country, hours after a tourist bus carrying Chinese visitors overturned on a South Island highway near Queenstown the same day. The incident left several passengers with minor injuries.
(2026-07-29). AJK polls spark coalition rift. tribune.com.pk 
Coalition partners Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) traded acerbic accusations on Tuesday after the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections as the PML-N urged the PPP to accept defeat and the latter alleged widespread electoral manipulation and vowed to defend the public mandate. | The political confrontation followed the announcement of preliminary election commission results, which showed the PML-N winning nine of the 13 constituencies contested in Mirpur Division during the opening phase of the three-stage elections. | The polling p…
(2026-07-29). World Cup boosts China's June lottery sales by 39.5%. ecns.cn China's lottery sales rose 39.5% from a year earlier to 75.98 billion yuan ($11.2 billion) in June, as the 2026 FIFA World Cup boosted demand for sports lottery products based on match results, data released Tuesday by China's Ministry of Finance showed.
(2026-07-29). Tuesday 8/4: Phonebank for Cori Bush! indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/coribush1/event/918558/…
(2026-07-29). UPS worker killed at Horsham, Pennsylvania hub. wsws.org As of publication, neither Teamsters Local 384, the Teamsters national union, nor its Package Division have issued a public statement on the death.
(2026-07-29). Xi urges pooling strength of overseas Chinese to build strong country, advance national rejuvenation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged pooling the strength of overseas Chinese and those who have returned to China to contribute to building China into a strong country and advancing national rejuvenation.
(2026-07-29). Saturday Protest at SF Tesla Demands Justice for Lorenzo and Johan. indybay.org Trump reign of terror's latest victims sparks outrage from San Franciscans of all cultures…
(2026-07-29). Florida carries out first double execution in six decades as US death toll mounts. wsws.org Florida on Tuesday carried out its first double execution in more than 60 years. The pairing of the two executions, ordered six hours apart by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, is itself a marker of the pace at which the state has been killing its prisoners.
(2026-07-29). After fleeing Sudan's war, refugees battle thirst in Chad's camps. aljazeera.com After escaping war and atrocities, families now battle water shortages and fading hopes of returning home.
(2026-07-29). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-29). Armed elements backing JAAC protests. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government and the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) administration on Tuesday alleged that militant elements had infiltrated protests organised by the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in an attempt to disrupt the democratic process during the region's elections. | Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the first phase of the AJK Legislative Assembly elections had been held in a peaceful and transparent manner with the participation of all mainstream political parties. | Referring to a press conference held earlier by senior AJK officials, Tar…
(2026-07-29). China's subsidies treat foreign and domestic firms equally: MOC. ecns.cn China's subsidies are equally applicable to all types of market entities without discrimination, allowing foreign-invested companies to participate and benefit on an equal basis, a commerce ministry official said on Tuesday.
(2026-07-29). Saturday 7/25: San Gold Rush Century: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-29). Wednesday 7/29: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-07-29). State Department accuses Americans of being communists. indybay.org March 5, 1960 photo of Ernesto "Che" Guevara…
(2026-07-29). China to accelerate establishing cooperation mechanism for China-Europe Railway Express Southern Corridor. ecns.cn China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. will accelerate the establishment of a cooperation mechanism for the Southern Corridor of the China-Europe Railway Express.
(2026-07-29). Hong Kong Exchange Fund records HK$134.7 bln investment income in H1. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced on Tuesday that the Exchange Fund recorded an investment income of HK$134.7 billion (about $17.2 billion) in the first half of 2026.
(2026-07-29). Latest images of damage as death toll from Japan's Kyushu quake rises. aljazeera.com The death toll from Japan's Kyushu island quake rises to 13.
(2026-07-29). What's Happening At Pacifica? indybay.org Pacifica Foundation which runs KPFA, KPFK, KPFT, WBAI and WPFW is having a national election under new bylaws which are being challenged by listeners and programmers. The new election is already coming under challenge for the removal of candidates who are running in opposition to the present majority of the Pacifica Board .
(2026-07-29). Chinese FM Wang Yi attends high-level meeting on global development initiative. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday said that China will continue to play the role of a responsible major country, closely link its own development with the common development of all countries and act as a promoter and contributor to global development.
(2026-07-29). Wednesday 8/26: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-07-29). 13 dead, several trapped as mall explodes after massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Japan. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 13 people were killed while several others are trapped after a mall exploded in Japan following a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake triggering building collapses, road damage and widespread power outages, as rescue teams continued an intensive search for survivors on Wednesday. | Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the death toll had risen from the three fatalities reported immediately after Tuesday's quake and warned that rescuers were racing against time to reach people trapped beneath collapsed structures. | "Even now, there are people waiting to be rescued, and this is a race against t…
(2026-07-28). Largest cable saddle in world installed on Shizi Yang Bridge. ecns.cn The world's largest cable saddle was successfully installed on the Shizi Yang Bridge on Tuesday, marking a major step forward in the construction of the mega bridge in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2026-07-29). Embassy urges investigation after Chinese fan is forcibly restrained by staff at Thai GMMTV event. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Thailand on Monday called on Thai authorities to conduct an investigation after a Chinese fan was forcibly restrained by staff during a Thai entertainment company GMMTV fan event in Bangkok.
(2026-07-29). Across Borders and Prison Walls: Keeping Families Connected During the Libya—Chad Conflict. icrc.org Long before the crises that followed 2011, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had already built a long and sometimes difficult history of humanitarian engagement in Libya and across its borders.
(2026-07-29). Germany's nuclear energy regrets. onlineopinion.com.au 'Energiewiende' is the word Germany gave to its energy transition. 'Dumm' is the word they might apply to their nuclear policy.
(2026-07-29). Why is Uganda experiencing a food crisis? aljazeera.com At least 19 people have died of starvation in the country and 1.5 million are at risk of malnutrition, experts warn.
(2026-07-29). Saturday 7/25: Footprint America: a San Francisco walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-29). Saturday 8/29: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-07-29). Thursday 8/20: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel – 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-07-29). India's Cockroach Janata Party suspends student agitation after Modi government makes token concession. wsws.org The situation remains explosive. The CJP has been forced to threaten to resume its agitation, after the government reneged even on the modest promises it made to head off a burgeoning India-wide protest movement.
(2026-07-28). China's zero-tariff policy widely welcomed by African countries: Foreign Ministry spokesperson. ecns.cn China's zero-tariff treatment for all African countries having diplomatic ties with China has been widely welcomed across the continent and commended by the international community, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Monday.
(2026-07-29). Trump regime may be trying to kill Americans. indybay.org The convicted felon President Donald J, Trump and the Trump administration may be trying to kill Americans, one way or another.
(2026-07-29). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-29). Xizang all-cargo route cuts costs, speeds delivery of local specialties. ecns.cn Fresh agricultural products from the plateau were transported out of Xizang on Monday via a dedicated year-round cargo air route, supported by full cold-chain logistics and heavily discounted freight rates.
(2026-07-29). Monday 7/27: Sped Up Schedule of Cop Crackdowns on Coral Street Encampment Community. indybay.org Limekiln and Coral St. ⚪ meet on Limekiln to cover Coral St., Limekiln, and adjacent streets depending on the police harassment radius.
(2026-07-29). China's C919 high-altitude jet makes test flight. ecns.cn China's C919 passenger jet's high-altitude variant made its first flight test on Wednesday, marking a great progress in the development of the C919 aircraft family, according to developer Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC) of China.
(2026-07-29). Sunday 8/2: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-07-29). Xizang financing expands 19.3% as new commercial loan rate stands at 1.26%. ecns.cn Outstanding financing in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region reached 1.1 trillion yuan ($162 billion) at the end of June, up 19.3% from a year earlier, while the weighted average rate on newly issued general commercial loans stood at 1.26% in the first half, data from the regional branch of the People's Bank of China showed Tuesday.
(2026-07-29). Why Netanyahu didn't want a Zelenskyy moment with Trump. aljazeera.com Diplomats Jeffrey Feltman and Michael Ratney…
(2026-07-29). China's high-value invention patents reach 2.36 mln by end of June. ecns.cn China held 2.36 million high-value invention patents by the end of June, with the number of such patents per 10,000 people rising to 16.8.
(2026-07-29). Thursday 8/6: Nuclear Abolition or Extinction: A Rally and Protest at Livermore Lab. indybay.org Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory- West Gate | Vasco Rd. and Westgate Dr. | Livermore, CA 94551…
(2026-07-29). OpenAI's rogue agent hacked an account at a second technology firm: Report. aljazeera.com The latest hack comes after an autonomous agent escaped a controlled test and accessed AI firm Hugging Face's servers.
(2026-07-28). Guangzhou's digital economy core industry value expected to exceed 500 bln yuan in 2026. ecns.cn The value added by Guangzhou's core digital economy industries is expected to exceed 500 billion yuan (about $69.6 billion) in 2026, according to the Blue Book of Guangzhou's Digital Economy Development (2026), jointly released by the Guangzhou Academy of Social Sciences and the Social Sciences Academic Press on Monday.
(2026-07-29). Media not invited as Trump, Netanyahu hold talks at the White House. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has held talks at the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
(2026-07-29). Trump regime prepares for military draft. indybay.org Kent State Massacre: Mary Ann Vecchio kneeling over the body of Jeffrey Miller minutes after he was fatally shot by the Ohio National Guard, on May 4, 1970. A total of 67 shots were fired, and in the end, nine students were wounded and four, Allison Krause, Jeff Miller, Sandy Scheuer, and Bill Schroeder, were killed by the gunfire, during an anti-war protest to stop the war in Vietnam.
(2026-07-29). Saturday 7/25: California Single Payer Meeting For Heatlhcare. indybay.org Eric Quesada Center | 518 Valencia St | San Francisc…
(2026-07-29). Trump Contracts for Increased Production Capacity at Lockheed. indybay.org It will be hard to evaluate the impact of these contracts on Santa Cruz county locations of Lockheed because of the secret, cutting edge guidance technology in our precision targeting missiles. | Most of the money will go to red states.
(2026-07-29). US singer D4vd to stand trial for teenage girl's murder. tribune.com.pk 
American singer D4vd will stand trial on charges of killing and dismembering a 14-year-old girl who prosecutors say threatened to reveal their illegal sexual relationship, a judge ordered on Monday. | Judge Charlaine Olmedo ruled there was enough incriminating evidence to proceed after a five-day hearing, during which prosecutors presented text messages from the teen victim ⚪ whose body was discovered in the trunk of D4vd's car ⚪ threatening to end his career. | The 21-year-old singer, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, allegedly began a sexual relationship with Celeste Rivas Hernandez when she was 13 a…
(2026-07-29). Zheng Qinwen defeated by Alex Eala in first round at WTA Washington Open. ecns.cn China's Zheng Qinwen was eliminated in the first round of the WTA 500 Washington Open on Tuesday, losing 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to Alexandra Eala of the Philippines.
(2026-07-29). Protests in Lima as Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president. aljazeera.com Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru's president amid protests and promises to crackdown on crime.
(2026-07-29). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's approach to confidentiality. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-07-29). Will Germany bring back mandatory military conscription next year? aljazeera.com
(2026-07-29). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). Climate: A Weird Orange Sky from a Weird Orange President. juancole.com
(2026-07-29). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). South Sudan: Finding Loved Ones Again Through the Power of Digital Connectivity. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). ICRC working paper on six ICT-related threats faced by civilian populations. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). Homenaje internacional a Murray Bookchin: 30 de julio 2026. indybay.org Homenaje internacional a Murray Bookchin | 30 de julio 2026 | Collectif de l'AtelierCOLLECTIF DE L'ATELIER…
(2026-07-28). Iran's new war script revealed: Mojtaba vows US won't decide when there is war or peace in the Gulf. hindustantimes.com Iran has ruled out fresh negotiations with the U.S., insisting Washington cannot dictate the timing of war or peace. As Tehran signals an "offensive phase" despite America's pause in strikes, tensions across the Gulf continue to rise, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining at the center of the escalating standoff.
(2026-07-28). Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz. tribune.com.pk 
Oman has presented Iran with a plan backed by Gulf states to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including collecting voluntary fees for using it, a Gulf source and a Western diplomat told Reuters on Tuesday. | A senior Iranian source told Reuters that Tehran had yet to respond to the Omani proposals, intended to serve as a basis to end the disruption to trade through the strait caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran. | President Donald Trump, who abruptly called off a two-week US bombing campaign over the weekend in his latest strategic U-turn, said there were "good talks" under way with Ira…
(2026-07-28). As imperialist wars converge, Ukraine strikes Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea. wsws.org Ukraine struck an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea on Saturday claiming it was carrying drone and missile cargo destined for Russia. Iran threatened retaliation, and Russia said it was a commercial vessel carrying civilian cargo.
(2026-07-28). Ukrainian foreign minister says he warned Iranian counterpart against escalation, support for Russia. al-monitor.com July 28 (Reuters) – Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Tuesday he called his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi, following Iran's denunciation of a Ukrainian drone attack on one of its ships, warned him against escalation and told him to end all support for Russia."I emphasised the necessity to refrain from any escalatory steps, as well as to end any support for Russia's war against Ukraine. This war is illegal and it must end," Sybiha wrote on X of his conversation with Araqchi.
(2026-07-28). Zelensky's dangerous gambit to merge the Iran and Ukraine Wars. responsiblestatecraft.org As Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Washington, much indicates that he is no longer merely trying to draw greater American support into its war against Russia. Increasingly, it appears to be pursuing something far more consequential: merging the Ukraine war with the U.S.-Iran conflict into a single strategic theater.The distinction matters. If the two wars become one, Ukraine ceases to be merely a recipient of American military assistance and instead becomes a direct participant in Washington's war with Tehran. By the same token, the United States would no longer simply be Ukraine's principal arms supp…
(2026-07-28). Bushehr Airport crippled by US strikes, Iranian government says. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's government said on Tuesday that Bushehr Airport in the country's southwest has been rendered inoperable following US strikes, the official news agency IRNA reported. | Speaking at a press conference, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said that she and officials visited Bushehr province and inspected the city's airport, which she described as "effectively out of service." | "We saw the remains of a refurbished aircraft that had been purchased to serve the people, but it was destroyed by a missile that struck it directly, leaving only a small part of its tail intact," she said. | Mohajerani said…
(2026-07-28). Trump cites 'good' talks on Iran, reiterates threat to hit targets. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said there have been good talks with Iran even as he reiterated his threats to target Pickaxe Mountain as well as bridges and power plants if a deal is not made with Tehran. | In an interview with Fox News, Trump said he wanted to avoid targeting Iran's bridges and power plants if possible. | "It's a very, very delicate balance. So I think we have a very strong position right ‚Å now. They know I'm going to do that if they don't make a deal," Trump told the "Fox and Friends"
(2026-07-28). Why strike on Iranian ship marks dangerous new phase in ties. al-monitor.com Tehran has warned Kyiv of consequences, as pent-up tensions couple with what Iran believes is Ukrainian alignment with the US and Israel in the recent war.
(2026-07-28). Trump's irritation with Netanyahu over Iran war highlights strains as leaders meet. geo.tv US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a press conference after meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025. — ReutersTrump and Netanyahu meet amid tensions over Iran strategy.Netanyahu…
(2026-07-28). decades-old US support risks losing Democrats. al-monitor.com By Richard Cowan, Patricia Zengerle and Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) – For generations, support for Israel united Washington. Now Israel's attacks on Gaza, the Iran war and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's close ties to U.S. Republicans are eroding Democratic backing, threatening to turn one of America's closest alliances into a partisan divide.
(2026-07-28). The Myth of Iranian Exceptionalism: Rethinking Iran in the Shadow of the Israel-U.S. War. juancole.com Edmonton (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Why have some Iranians responded positively to the war waged by Israel and the United States against Iran, or at least refrained from opposing it? Three main factors have played a central role in this regard. | Exhaustion (estisƒÅl) refers to a pervasive sense of helplessness, deprivation, abandonment, humiliation of human dignity, and deep disillusionment with the possibility of meaningful domestic change. This condition is itself the product of two interrelated dynamics. | First, it reflects the ruling oligarchy's persistent resistance, over nea…
(2026-07-28). The secret of resilience from the perspective of Iranians 1: A bureaucracy that breaks the mold, satire, and civilization. unitedworldint.com In its June 2026 issue, the Iranian think tank Global Governance and Think Tank (GPTT) presented readers with condensed reflections from its executives and experts on various dimensions of the latest war against the US and Israel. Titled "The MoU Era: Opportunity and Distrust," the issue offers a window into how the recent war is …
(2026-07-28). Araghchi Says Ukraine's Foreign Minister Told Him Attack on Iranian Commercial Vessel Was 'Unintentional'. news.antiwar.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that Ukraine's foreign minister assured him that the Ukrainian drone attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, which killed an Iranian mariner, was "unintentional," though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky previously suggested it was a targeted strike. "Was assured by Ukrainian FM [Andrii Sybiha] that …
(2026-07-28). Iran Has Figured Out How to Overwhelm U.S. Air Defenses. theintercept.com 
As munitions streaked through the night sky, a plaintive cry like a whale song echoed in the darkness. U.S. troops grabbed their gear and headed for shelter as the warning sirens rang out, a The military personnel, clad in a mix of combat fatigues and gym attire, piled into a bunker, huddling in the darkness. "Guys, off the walls if we can," a woman, likely a medic, advised, warning about the danger of traumatic brain injuries. | The footage, reportedly from Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, where three U.S. troops were kil…
(2026-07-28). US confirms Israel-Lebanon talks in Italy from August 4 to 6. geo.tv A Lebanese army officer carrying a ladder walks past a house damaged in an Israeli strike in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, a village in southern Lebanon, as Lebanese soldiers deploy in one of three so-called pilot zones following the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-brokered plan, July 27,…
(2026-07-28). Exclusive-Boeings identified in Reuters report carried weapons for Sudanese paramilitary, UN experts find. al-monitor.com By David Lewis, Reade Levinson and Alexander DziadoszLONDON/CAIRO, July 29 (Reuters) – United Nations experts have found that Boeing 727s linked by Reuters to a U.S. military contractor's business network transported mercenaries, weapons and drones for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, according to a draft U.N. report due to be published in September.The findings provide additional important details about the role the aircraft played in supporting the RSF, the paramilitary force U.N. investigators have accused of committing genocide in Sudan's Darfur region.
(2026-07-28). Regime-Change Mission Foiled: Yemen's Ansarallah Uncover Saudi-Mossad-CIA Espionage Network To Decapitate Resistance Leaders. orinocotribune.com By Robert Inlakesh and Ahmed AbdulKareem — Jul 20, 2026 | Newly leaked documents reveal that while the Yemeni Armed Forces escalated their military campaign and Red Sea Blockade against Israel during the genocide in Gaza, a secret intelligence alliance and a "sophisticated espionage network" were being formed between Saudi intelligence, Israel's Mossad and the CIA inside Riyadh to achieve regime change in Sana'a through political assasinations, dismantling Ansarallah from within, defecting military officials and gathering intelligence through charitable aid organizations. | Recently uncovered documents, comb…
(2026-07-28). These students survived the Gaza genocide and still earned top scores on Palestine's national high school exams. mondoweiss.net 
Despite displacement, hunger, and the loss of their homes, Gaza's students sat for their national high school exams and still came out on top.
(2026-07-28). Australian government plans harsher foreign interference laws. wsws.org The existing legislation itself amounts to a far-reaching attack on basic democratic rights, particularly against anti-war and anti-genocide activity, or any anti-government dissent.
(2026-07-28). Trump Escalates Campaign Against Smithsonian With New "Warning Signs" Order. truthout.org President Donald Trump issued an executive order this past weekend demanding new signage outside the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History (NMAH), due to what his administration has alleged are displays that demonstrate an unpatriotic view of the past. The signs will "warn" visitors about a supposed "ideological capture" of the NMAH. They also claim that the museum's… |
(2026-07-28). Con vetusto lenguaje, Departamento de Estado atribuye a Cuba todos los males. radiohc.cu Con lenguaje de la Guerra Fría, el Departamento norteamericano de Estado publicó recientemente un informe contra Cuba, a la que presenta como el supuesto origen de problemas de Estados Unidos y del Hemisferio occidental. | El libelo revela desde su título el perverso objetivo de situar a la mayor de las Antillas como el centro del terrorismo, según las definiciones de Marco Rubio, forjadas en el protagonismo en la industria de la contrarrevolución. | "Cuba: la capital del comunismo del siglo XXI" contiene elucubraciones que recuerdan la retórica tóxica de Pinochet o Videla, y aspira a otorgarle a la nación caribe…
(2026-07-28). En acto de subordinación a EE.UU. el Presidente electo de Colombia anuncia que cortará los vínculos con Cuba. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba rechaza las declaraciones realizadas el 26 de julio por el presidente electo de Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella Otero, quien anunció que cerrará la Embajada de ese país en La Habana y que su gobierno no tendrá ningún tipo de vínculo con nuestro país.
(2026-07-28). At Least 14 Palestinians Wounded by Israeli Attacks in Gaza as IDF Continues Constant Ceasefire Violations. news.antiwar.com Israeli attacks in Gaza wounded at least 14 Palestinians on Tuesday, according to reports from the Strip, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that nine were injured when Israeli warplanes targeted the al-Balata Market area of the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central …
(2026-07-28). Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel return to Gaza, describe abuses. aljazeera.com The freed men, some in wheelchairs, describe horrific abuses in Israeli detention.
(2026-07-28). Announcing the first Waging Nonviolence Fellowship. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-07-28). Netanyahu in the White House: What's on the agenda and what's next? aljazeera.com The Israeli PM's visit to the US comes amid raids in the occupied West Bank, before the October 27 elections.
(2026-07-28). Magnifica Humanitas: hope in the age of AI. onlineopinion.com.au Hope isn't optimism. It's acting as if a better future is possible.
(2026-07-28). Zelensky's big idea for Trump: Ukraine is the Israel of Europe. responsiblestatecraft.org Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky landed in Washington with a bang Tuesday, just days after Ukraine
(2026-07-28). Guangzhou intermodal hub sees nearly 30% growth in international trains. ecns.cn The Guangzhou Eastern Public-Rail Intermodal Hub (Zengcheng West Station) operated 231 international freight trains in the first half of this year, transporting over 22,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of cargo valued at 6.27 billion yuan (about $873 million), Huangpu Customs said Monday.
(2026-07-28). Surveillance controversy erupts in India. tribune.com.pk 
Indian activists are challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over the use of AI-powered surveillance at the largest youth protest in decades, with one court case set to become a test of federal powers even after agitation ended. | The surveillance controversy erupted during last week's student protests over exam paper leaks, when demonstrators posted pictures on social media of a mobile police surveillance van equipped with cameras on a telescopic mast providing a 360-degree view of the gathering. | One protester, student activist Aishe Ghosh, has asked the Delhi High Court to declare mass survei…
(2026-07-28). Double Dare's Philly origins Studio 2 from WHYY 07/28/2026. whyy.org Get ready to go for a trip down green-slime memory lane as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Double Dare.
(2026-07-28). Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president after narrow election win. aljazeera.com Fujimori takes office promising an iron-fisted crackdown on crime, as critics fear a return to her father's tactics.
(2026-07-28). Comments on golden eagle errors in Wyoming's wildlife action plan. wattsupwiththat.com Wyoming must act to protect the golden eagles.
(2026-07-28). Footage Released by Laura Loomer Shows Sen. Lindsey Graham Celebrating His Birthday at Ukrainian Drone Factory. news.antiwar.com Footage released on Tuesday by Laura Loomer, an extremist political activist known to have influence on the Trump administration, shows Sen. Lindsey Graham celebrating his birthday at a drone factory in Ukraine just days before his death. Loomer said that Graham visited the factory belonging to the Ukrainian military-linked firm SkyFall two days before his …
(2026-07-28). 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.
(2026-07-28). Strikes Endangering Civilians in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Smoke rises following an airstrike by Yemeni government forces in coalition with Saudi Arabia on Sanaa International Airport, Sanaa, Yemen, July 13, 2026. | © 2026 Reuters…
(2026-07-28). The new US push for peace in Libya is — surprise — about the oil. responsiblestatecraft.org Massad Boulos — Trump's Africa and Middle East envoy who is also the father-in-law to Trump's daughter, Tiffany — has focused much of his diplomatic work in recent months on
(2026-07-28). Trump says meetings with Zelenskiy and Netanyahu were positive. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said late on Tuesday his meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were positive.Here are details and quotes: • Netanyahu and Zelenskiy were in Washington to attend a memorial service for Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican who died earlier this month and was an influential advocate for Israel and Ukraine.• In separate short posts on Truth Social, Trump said he discussed various topics with them, without giving specifics.
(2026-07-28). Boeing Has Now Eaten $3B In Air Force One Cost Overruns. twz.com 
Boeing has taken a fresh $280 million loss on work to deliver two
(2026-07-28). Erdogan hosts Zaidi, touts 'historic step' in Turkey-Iraq energy ties. al-monitor.com The Turkish president outlined Ankara's priorities with the new Iraqi government during the Iraqi leader's first visit to Turkey: security, energy cooperation and the Development Road.
(2026-07-28). Comicomment: Those who stir up trouble in the South China Sea will capsize. ecns.cn Those who stir up trouble in the South China Sea will eventually capsize.
(2026-07-28). 'Earth's Greatest Enemy' Delivers A Penetrating Insight Into The Heart Of Our Dystopia. thealtworld.com There's a powerful new documentary out called The film breaks down how the US military has become the single most environmentally destructive institution on our planet by an extremely massive margin, walking the audience through the many ways the Pentagon and its global metastases have been churning out carbon emissions, pouring toxins into the air and water, wiping out prec…
(2026-07-28). Iran Revolution: Searing Novel Traces Five Shattered Lives. juancole.com The Conversation) — In
(2026-07-28). From Coast To Coast, The People Say No To Surveillance Infrastructure. popularresistance.org Surveillance systems and infrastructure are being built at an alarming rate in the United States. Often contracts are signed with surveillance corporations without public input or oversight. At the same time, a national movement that spans the political spectrum is rising up to challenge the security state. Communities are removing infrastructure, canceling contracts and passing moratoria. Clearing the FOG speaks with Ed Vogel of Southerners Against Surveillance Systems and Infrastructure about the extent of surveillance on the streets, in our schools and elsewhere, and how people are investigating what systems a…
(2026-07-28). Massive earthquake of 7.1 magnitude jolts Japan, tsunami warning issued. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan's southern island of Kyushu on Tuesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The quake's epicentre was located 10 kilometres below the seabed. | Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said some people were injured and at least one building collapsed due to the earthquake. | Authorities issued a tsunami warning, saying waves of up to one metre (3.28 feet) could hit coastal areas. Residents living near the coast were advised to move to higher ground immediately and follow evacuation instructions. | Public broadcaste…
(2026-07-28). Several dead in Japan after magnitude 7.1 earthquake causes blast at mall. aljazeera.com PM Sanae Takaichi urges people to 'remain vigilant for the possibility of another earthquake' in Kumamoto prefecture.
(2026-07-28). China Freediving All Round Open held in Xuyi for third year. ecns.cn The 2026 China Freediving All-Round Open will kick off in Jiangsu in early August, marking its third consecutive year hosted at Xiangshan Lake in Xuyi.
(2026-07-28). China's first versatile long-endurance UAV TP200 completes maiden flight. ecns.cn The TP200, China's first versatile long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle developed under airworthiness standards, completed its maiden flight Sunday in Yantai, Shandong Province.
(2026-07-28). Bea Lumpkin, °Presente! — A friend remembers. peoplesworld.org 
My newest best friend was a sparkplug, firing for worker justice. Among her first memories was on the playground at age six, arguing with another girl about the moral excellence of communism. A teacher, an author, a professor, yet Bea didn't rely on her powerful analytical skills alone to win socialism; she organized. One week …
(2026-07-28). eThekwini residents urged to prepare for disruptive rainfall. sanews.gov.za eThekwini residents urged to prepare for disruptive rainfall | The eThekwini Municipality has urged residents to take immediate precautions following a Level 4 disruptive rain warning issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS), which is in effect from Tuesday until Wednesday evening. ⚪ According to the forecast, widespread disruptive rainfall is expected across KwaZulu-Natal, with the eThekwini region among the areas expected to significantly be affected. ⚪ The municipality warned that widespread showers and thundershowers are anticipated, which could pose a serious risk to lives, property and infrastru…
(2026-07-28). Tuesday 7/28: Webinar: Creative Resistance & Media Activism in Western Sahara. indybay.org Online | www.nonviolenceinternational.net/webinar……
(2026-07-28). France Faces Fourth Heatwave as Bordeaux Wildfire Burns 42,000 Hectares. moderndiplomacy.eu France is preparing for its fourth major heatwave of the year as soaring temperatures and prolonged drought continue to fuel one of the country's worst wildfire seasons on record, with firefighters battling a massive blaze near Bordeaux that has already burned 42,000 hectares. Temperatures in Bordeaux are expected to reach 33 degrees Celsius (91 degrees …
(2026-07-28). MHT CET 2026 DSE Merit List Released: What Next? ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published on Saturday July 25, 2026 on its official website dse2026.mahacet.org.in Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Engineering (B.E. / B Tech) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-28). Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court To Rule On Mail-In Ballots EO. newsone.com 
Source: MediaNews Group/The Riverside Press-Enterprise via Getty Images / Getty | President Donald Trump's focus throughout his second term has been on lining his pockets and trying to steal elections. His attempts to place restrictions on mail-in voting have been shut down by several federal judges, so now Trump has asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on the issue. |
(2026-07-28). China-Europe freight trains top 130,000 trips. ecns.cn China-Europe freight train services have completed more than 130,000 trips carrying goods worth over $520 billion over the past decade.
(2026-07-28). UAE-Supplied Drones Still Target Civilians in Sudan Despite EU Condemnation. truthout.org On July 9, the European Parliament passed a resolution that condemned the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for supporting a violent Sudanese paramilitary responsible for war crimes and other atrocities. The resolution demanded urgent action to stop the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from invading el-Obeid, a strategic city in central Sudan at risk of mass atrocities. It called for an end to all… |
(2026-07-28). Israeli settler attack on at-Tuwani. aljazeera.com Settler attacks in the occupied West Bank are at record highs.
(2026-07-28). 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?
(2026-07-28). This Week in People's History, Jul 29-Aug 4, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Jul 29-Aug 4, 2026 |
(2026-07-28). American Nero: Why Trump is trying to burn down the National Academy of Sciences. peoplesworld.org 
In a post on Truth Social earlier this month, Trump claimed that the National Academy of Sciences published "fraudulent, biased, and misleading Manuals on climate change." He has now ordered "Federal Suspension and Debarment Officials" to review the organization's conduct. Although he referred to multiple "Manuals," the president's Truth Social screed is really about a single …
(2026-07-28). Thai-China Cooperation Expo concludes in Bangkok. ecns.cn The four-day 2026 Thai-China Cooperation Expo concluded on Saturday in Bangkok, highlighting cooperation in trade, investment, technology and education.
(2026-07-28). Gold slips as investors await Fed policy decision. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Tuesday, tracking losses in the international market, amid a firmer US dollar and investor caution ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision. | In the local market, the price of 24-carat gold dipped by Rs4,300 to Rs427,436 per tola, according to rates issued by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association. Ten-gram gold was quoted at Rs366,457, down Rs3,687. A day earlier, gold had gained Rs4,000. Silver also weakened, shedding Rs174 to Rs6,223 per tola. | Internationally, spot gold dropped 0.7% to $4,045.29 per ounce by 11: 55 am EDT, while US gold futures for Aug…
(2026-07-28). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-28). ICE quietly resumes vehicle stops after deadly shootings, with leaked email imposing new restrictions. nationofchange.org "ERO law enforcement officers are authorized to conduct vehicle stops," the email said, adding that officers "must continue to coordinate with their immediate supervisors regarding any enforcement activities."
(2026-07-28). Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5bn to settle talc cancer lawsuits. aljazeera.com Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5.5bn to settle nearly 70,000 US lawsuits over talc-based baby powder cancer claims.
(2026-07-28). Call for public input on revised Employment Equity Code. sanews.gov.za Call for public input on revised Employment Equity Code | The Department of Employment and Labour has invited stakeholders and interested parties to comment on the Draft Reviewed Code of Good Practice on the Preparation, Implementation and Monitoring of Employment Equity (EE) Plans. ⚪ The draft code was published for public comment on Friday, 24 July 2026, with members of the public given 60 days to submit written inputs. ⚪ According to the department, the revised code provides guidance to designated employers on preparing, implementing and monitoring employment equity plans in line with the Employment Equity…
(2026-07-28). Visa freeze hits exports, businesses. tribune.com.pk 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly frozen visa issuance for Pakistanis, hitting exports and disrupting international trade activities, business leaders have warned. | Speaking on the issue, Ismail Suttar, Founder and Chairman of the Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan, said the UAE is currently not issuing visas to Pakistani citizens under any category, creating serious challenges for exporters, traders and business delegations. He said the reasons behind the restrictions had not been officially communicated, leaving the business community uncertain about future commercial exchanges with one…
(2026-07-28). World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference set for October in Beijing. ecns.cn The 2026 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference will be held Oct. 21 23 at the Beijing Etrong International Exhibition & Convention Center, organizers announced Monday.
(2026-07-28). Second Gwadar bunkering goes operational. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has successfully completed the second marine bunkering operation at Gwadar Port, reinforcing the port's emergence as a new marine fuel supply destination for international shipping. | The operation was carried out by Vitol through its bunker barge Marine Ista, supplying IMO-compliant Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) produced by Cnergyico PK Limited to an LNG carrier. | The successful completion, just days after the inaugural operation, demonstrates that marine bunkering at Gwadar has transitioned from a landmark achievement to an operational capability. | Last week, Pakistan completed its first-ever…
(2026-07-28). 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.
(2026-07-28). Inside the secret battle to document RSF abuses in Sudan. aljazeera.com Operating quietly, a human rights network is racing to document atrocities in Sudan before the evidence is erased.
(2026-07-28). Japanese GTA 6 copies to have 170-day code expiry. tribune.com.pk 
Physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 for PlayStation 5 sold in Japan will include download codes that expire 170 days after the game's launch, according to details shared by publisher Take-Two Interactive. | The expiry period begins on November 19, 2026, the confirmed release date for GTA 6, meaning the codes included with Japanese PS5 physical editions will stop working around mid-May 2027. | Take-Two confirmed the limitation through an update to its official Grand Theft Auto VI platform editions and versions support page. | The company said the expiry date is required due to regional regulations in Japan, w…
(2026-07-28). Gold climbs Rs. 4,000 as global prices rebound. tribune.com.pk Gold prices in Pakistan rose firmly on Monday, moving in line with international markets, after a pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran. | The All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association reported that the price of 24-carat gold increased by Rs4,000 to settle at Rs431,736 per tola. Ten-gram gold was sold at Rs370,144, reflecting a gain of Rs3,430. On Saturday, the per-tola rate had closed at Rs427,736 after a modest rise of Rs300. In the global market, spot gold advanced 0.9% to $4,090.79 per ounce by 12: 35 pm EDT (1635 GMT). US gold futures for August delivery climbed 0.5% to $4,093, a…
(2026-07-28). New Party: Why Türkiye's opposition suffered a split and what that means. aljazeera.com Former CHP chair Ozgur Ozel and other MPs form New Party, creating new political challenge for Erdogan's AK Party.
(2026-07-28). Prized Ohio Class Guided Missile Submarine USS Georgia Heading Into Retirement. twz.com 
(2026-07-28). Enrichment antics: Trump's Saudi nuclear deal. onlineopinion.com.au The Israelis had their jaws dropping and dragging on the grounds. The Saudis were cock-a-hoop. The Trump administration remains, as it always does, streaky and fickle.
(2026-07-28). India's top court orders no coercive action against youth protesters and release of minors, media reports say. tribune.com.pk 
India's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the release of under-18s arrested during the youth protests over exam leaks and said authorities must ensure surveillance footage is preserved after petitioners alleged police brutality against demonstrators. | Indian media reports said Chief Justice Surya Kant also directed authorities to preserve the digital and personal data of people who participated in the demonstrations and barred any coercive action against them. | The reports said Kant took interim steps in response to petitions filed by student protesters and activists seeking action against police and paramili…
(2026-07-28). Tax relief for livelihood sectors in China rises nearly 12% in H1. ecns.cn China's tax and fee cuts for livelihood sectors, including elderly care, healthcare, education and employment, rose 11.8% year on year in the first half of 2026, according to an official of the State Taxation Administration (STA).
(2026-07-28). Brazilian left discovers too late the risks of internationalizing politics. strategic-culture.su The same people who asked Biden for help in 2022 are now complaining about Trump's interference. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | he rec…
(2026-07-28). China-Europe freight trains stay fully loaded for 46 months. ecns.cn China-Europe freight trains have maintained full-capacity operations for 46 consecutive months as of June 2026, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said Tuesday.
(2026-07-28). Provinces demand 2.2MMT of wheat. tribune.com.pk 
Provinces have demanded over 2.2 million metric tonnes of wheat to arrest prices of wheat flour that soared up to Rs150 per kilogramme, as the Centre plans to import roughly 1 million metric tonnes of the commodity through the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP). | The federal government has so far decided to import the commodity through the official channels — the TCP — which might prove expensive in terms of price and incidental charges compared to private sector imports. | Official wheat flour prices have already jumped on average by 74% to Rs129 per kilogramme as of last Friday compared to a ye…
(2026-07-28). New poll shows confusion over Democratic Socialists of America ideals. aljazeera.com Democratic socialists face mixed understanding, with 49% of Americans saying they grasp their policies, poll shows.
(2026-07-28). Can China Be Contained in the Indian Ocean? moderndiplomacy.eu The Indian Ocean has reemerged as one of the world's most consequential geopolitical theaters. Carrying nearly 80 percent of global seaborne oil trade and a significant share of international commerce, the region has become central to the strategic calculations of major powers. As competition between China and the United States intensifies, India has sought to …
(2026-07-28). China's Big Data Expo to spotlight AI, global digital cooperation. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Big Data Industry Expo will open on Aug. 28 in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, officials from the National Data Administration announced Monday.
(2026-07-28). Which Global South Region Is Ready to Power the AI Economy? moderndiplomacy.eu In February 2026, residents of Iskandar Puteri in Johor protested against the construction of a 300-megawatt data center complex. Their concerns ranged from falling water pressure and construction dust to the loss of the green landscape around their homes. Reuters later described it as Malaysia's first public resistance to a data center project. The protest …
(2026-07-28). Bronx public defenders walk out. wsws.org The WSWS spoke to Bronx Defenders attorneys, social workers and support staff, who launched a strike Monday over wages and working conditions.
(2026-07-28). PM removes hurdles to refinery policy. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday approved amendments to the Brownfield Refinery Policy, removing key bottlenecks that had delayed its implementation and paving the way for billions of dollars in investment to modernise Pakistan's refining sector. | The approval came during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE), chaired by the prime minister, which endorsed an implementation framework for the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy for Up-gradation of Existing (Brownfield) Refineries, 2023. A major relief for the industry came in the form of a general sales tax (GST) waiver on the import of plant, ma…
(2026-07-28). Colombia's president-elect to suspend Palestine embassy. aljazeera.com Colombia's far-right president-elect says he'll close or suspend embassies in these countries…
(2026-07-28). Small traders seek industrial zones, relief. tribune.com.pk 
Commerce minister agrees to simplify rules, establish dedicated estates…
(2026-07-28). Govt pushes GM corn adoption. tribune.com.pk 
The government has pushed forward with plans to adopt genetically modified corn technology, with a high-level committee reviewing progress and agreeing to form a working group to address concerns raised by industry stakeholders, according to a statement on Tuesday. | Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the second meeting of the Committee on Genetically Modified Corn, calling for consensus-building through scientific evidence, technical expertise and international best practices. | The committee reviewed follow-up actions from its previous meeting and discussed opportunities presented by GM corn technol…
(2026-07-28). Central banks face growing inflation risks as global price pressures mount. moderndiplomacy.eu Major central banks are confronting an increasingly difficult inflation landscape as multiple price pressures converge, raising questions over whether policymakers can continue treating inflation shocks as temporary. The U.S. Federal Reserve, the Bank of Japan and the Bank of England all meet this week against a backdrop of elevated inflation driven by rising energy costs, …
(2026-07-28). A new, centrist Uncommitted Movement has emerged. therealnews.com 
Suddenly, for centrists, refusing to support Democrats and withdrawing their support isn't much of an offense, and indeed could be something worthy of " Over the past few weeks, progressive and self-identified democratic socialist candidates are
(2026-07-28). China implements 33,000 water projects in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China carried out 33,000 water conservancy projects nationwide in the first half of 2026, with total investment reaching 515.1 billion yuan (about $76 billion), according to the Ministry of Water Resources.
(2026-07-28). Nigeria tells South Africa to curb xenophobic attacks. tribune.com.pk 
Nigeria urged South Africa on Monday to do more to prevent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants, saying repeated violence was straining ties and raising questions about whether the government was complicit. | The comments came during talks in Abuja between Nigerian officials and a South African delegation led by Special Envoy and International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola. | Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sola Enikanolaiye said President Bola Tinubu had ordered the meeting to address what Abuja described as persistent "Afrophobic attacks" targeting Nigerians and other…
(2026-07-28). 'War criminal': Protesters confront Netanyahu motorcade in Washington DC. aljazeera.com 'F*** you Bibi.' 'War criminal!'
(2026-07-28). 13th edition of Xinhua Dictionary released, circulation tops 700 million. ecns.cn The 13th edition of the Xinhua Dictionary has been published nationwide, with cumulative circulation surpassing 700 million copies.
(2026-07-28). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-28). Israeli ex-generals urge Trump to push Netanyahu on 'settler terror'. aljazeera.com Settler violence in the occupied West Bank endangers Israel's future, 550 former officials tell Trump.
(2026-07-28). Saudi Arabia: New Executions of Ethiopian Migrants. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ethiopian migrants seeking asylum or a better life in Gulf States, walk along a highway to Saadah province to cross into Saudi Arabia, on August 23, 2023 on the outskirts of Sana'a, Yemen. | © 2023 Mohammed Hamoud/Getty Images…
(2026-07-28). Trump Michigan speech: Trade war and anti-communism. wsws.org Trump's appearance combined appeals to economic nationalism with red-baiting against all political opposition.
(2026-07-28). Dragon boat race held in Cape Town to mark Mandela Day. ecns.cn A dragon boat race was held over the weekend at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa, to mark Mandela Day.
(2026-07-28). Authorities open fire amid election unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. aljazeera.com Deadly clashes have erupted in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after weeks of protests and road blockades.
(2026-07-28). Justin Greaves sets new cricket bowling record with five wicket maiden. aljazeera.com Greaves, a West Indies paceman, becomes the first player in Test history to bowl five straight wicket maidens.
(2026-07-28). Wisconsin: Justice for Corey Ruiz; Jail Killer Cops Demands Expand Statewide (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-28). Syria's Sharaa Tells Al Jazeera His Nation Is Working To Establish Security Agreement With Israel. news.antiwar.com Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said his nation is "actively working" to establish a security agreement with Israel during an exclusive interview Sunday with Al Jazeera's Al Muqabala program. Al-Sharaa said several other nations were participating in the security talks and that any agreement reached would not involve renouncing Syria's claim to the Golan Heights, which …
(2026-07-28). Democrats Call FIFA President to Congress After Trump's World Cup "Quid Pro Quo" truthout.org The Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee have launched an investigation into dealings between President Donald Trump and the leaders of FIFA on the heels of the World Cup, accusing the leaders of conducting a "bribery and corruption scheme" to enrich themselves at the expense of soccer fans around the world. On Monday, the committee's ranking member, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland)… |
(2026-07-28). Major Airports To Ditch TSA. levernews.com 
(2026-07-28). Dar eyes $20b trade with US in five years. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that Pakistan's trade in goods with the United States reached $9.4 billion during the last fiscal year, adding that the two countries could double bilateral trade to $20 billion over the next five years by "fully harnessing the complementarity of our economies." | "The US is Pakistan's largest single country export destination," Dar said, addressing a US Congressional Delegation (CODEL) and US Business Delegation. | "By enhancing trade and investment linkages, we can create mutually beneficial opportunities for businesses in both countries, g…
(2026-07-28). Refugee Convention at 75: The world must keep the promise that saved me. aljazeera.com Millions of people forced to flee need the same chance that protection gave me.
(2026-07-28). Meet Nandan Nilekani: Task Force Chief to Reform India's Exam System. ummid.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday July 26, 2026 announced the formation of a high-powered task force to reform India's Examination System headed by Nandan Nilekani.
(2026-07-28). QTNA: Where In The World Is Senator Mitch McConnell? newsone.com 
Source: Courtesy of Mitch McConnell / Mitch McConnell | We are now at day 44 of GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell doing everything in his power to prove to the world he's still alive, besides recording his own video and letting people hear his own voice say, "Hey, guys, I'm still alive!" Instead, his office has offered the internet another proof-of-life photo that is really just a remix of
(2026-07-28). Mamdani tackles cost of living crisis in New York with 30% discounts. aljazeera.com New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a new plan to sell discounted grocery baskets at city-run stores.
(2026-07-28). 'No freedom at all': Israeli closures leave West Bank patients trapped. aljazeera.com Palestinians face hours-long waits at Israeli military checkpoints, forcing women to give birth outside hospitals.
(2026-07-28). The Wars Are Still Based on Lies. worldbeyondwar.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, July 28, 2026 | Excerpted from Since I wrote War Is A Lie in 2010 and updated it in 2015, the lies used to prop up wars have varied but continued. My summary remains true: | Not a single thing that we commonly believe about wars that helps keep them around is true. Wars cannot be good or glorious. Nor can they be justified as a means of achieving peace or anything else o…
(2026-07-28). Havertown man charged with threatening Sheriff Siddiq Kamara, Delco DA says. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse on Tuesday announced the arrest of Sean Keenan, 40, for allegedly threatening Sheriff Siddiq Kamara via voicemail. | Rouse charged the Havertown man with disorderly conduct, ethnic intimidation, harassment and terroristic threats. | "The words used in the voicemails to Sheriff Kamara were vile, disgusting, and completely unacceptable," Rouse said in a press release. "There is a time when language crosses the line into cr…
(2026-07-28). Indigenous women already have the climate solutions. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-07-28). China strengthens seed industry IP protection. ecns.cn China has stepped up intellectual property protection in the seed industry through legal, judicial and administrative measures, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Monday.
(2026-07-28). China urges U.S. to stop AI hegemonism. ecns.cn China on Monday urged the United States to stop threatening Chinese artificial intelligence companies with investigations and sanctions over alleged intellectual property theft, describing such actions as "AI hegemonism."
(2026-07-28). Over 20,000 test licenses for intelligent connected vehicles issued in China. ecns.cn China has issued more than 20,000 test licenses for intelligent connected vehicles, opened over 57,000 kilometers of roads and completed more than 220 million kilometers of testing this year, Guo Shougang, an official with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), said Monday at a media roundtable in Beijing.
(2026-07-28). Senate panel questions NHMP. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-28). USMC Just Took Delivery Of Its Last MV-22 Osprey. twz.com 
Two decades after the tiltrotor Developed to bridge the gap between rotary-wing and fixed-wing capabilities, the MV-22B…
(2026-07-28). AI won't run on talking points. wattsupwiththat.com AI won't run on talking points. It will run on affordable, abundant electricity. The market is already pointing us toward the fastest, most affordable path to more power. Let's take it.
(2026-07-28). Saturday 7/25: ICE Out! Nationwide Protest Vigils for Murders of Lorenzo & Johan. indybay.org SF Bay Area, California and beyond | Find a vigil to demand justice near you: www.mobilize.us/disappearedinamerica/…
(2026-07-28). EconoScope | Why Yiwu can turn online trends into global bestsellers. ecns.cn A solar-powered fan hat that went viral in the United States last summer and a novelty palm hat that swept social media this year have become the latest examples of how Yiwu, China's small commodities hub, rapidly transforms online trends into market-ready products.
(2026-07-28). Blatant Misuse of Power: Bhopal Activist on Jauhar University Demolition Order. ummid.com The decision of the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government to demolish 38 of the 40 buildings on the campus of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur, including the university mosque under the pretext of "illegal construction," is one of the most sweeping misuse of power such, Razia Masood, a Bhopal-based Social Activist, said.
(2026-07-28). Thailand's Real Growth Problem Isn't Politics, It's the Classroom. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Thailand's economy has learned how to survive. What it hasn't learned—year after year, cabinet after cabinet—is how to accelerate in a way that feels durable. Everyone has their favorite explanation. The coups. The protests. The uncertainty. The global shocks. And yes, those matter. They shake confidence. They interrupt plans. They scare …
(2026-07-28). Initial Demands From the Ruiz Family. wibailoutpeople.org The original demands from the family are: — Arrest the officer responsible for Corey Ruiz's killing.— Require MPD and DCI to fully comply with the Office of the Independent Police Monitor by providing any information, evidence, and materials requested for an independent review.— Give the Civilian Oversight Board meaningful disciplinary authority so it can hold …
(2026-07-28). SAPM to lead $5b Turkey trade push. tribune.com.pk 
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan has reaffirmed the government's commitment to private-sector-led economic growth, describing the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (ICCI) Business Opportunity Conference in Istanbul on August 13 as a timely initiative to raise bilateral trade with Turkey to $5 billion, according to a statement on Tuesday. | Addressing a press conference at ICCI, Khan said Turkey is Pakistan's second home and stressed that deep-rooted political and brotherly ties must now be transformed into stronger economic partnerships through…
(2026-07-28). Trump Administration Comes Clean About Canceling Grants for Political Reasons. Congress Won't Do Anything, Voters Need to Respond. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat ScheerPost When the Congress of the United States appropriates funds for a particular purpose, it is the president's job to expend those funds as directed by Congress. Seems simple enough. While disputes have arisen from time to time when presidents have either refused to spend such funds or redirected them to other purposes, …
(2026-07-28). Kentucky Gov. Beshear Demands McConnell Prove He Can Still Serve — or Resign. truthout.org Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is demanding that Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) provide evidence of his ability to continue serving in office, or resign immediately from his position. It's been about a month and a half since McConnell last made a public appearance, following his hospitalization due to what his office says was a fall in his home. McConnell's health and absence from… |
(2026-07-28). Europe's "firewave" and global capitalism's climate crisis. wsws.org Workers must fight for the resources to mount an urgent response, but to carry out such measures without also tackling the social system producing these disasters is like firefighting on the slopes of a volcano.
(2026-07-28). ICE extends lease on Texas detention centre where three migrants died. aljazeera.com Three people have died in the Texas detainment centre Camp East Montana since it opened last year.
(2026-07-28). Fans slam Doctor Doom's 'Avengers: Doomsday' debut. tribune.com.pk 
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has defended the introduction of Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, rejecting claims that the iconic villain is arriving too late in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. | Speaking during San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Feige argued that Doctor Doom's debut is no more rushed than Thanos' rise before Avengers: Infinity War. | Addressing criticism from Marvel fans, Feige noted that Thanos only made brief appearances before becoming the central antagonist of Infinity War. He pointed out that the Mad Titan largely appeared in post-credit scenes and short cameos, insisting that Infinity War…
(2026-07-28). Daily petrol price revisions raise inflation concerns. tribune.com.pk 
From commuters to farmers and businesses, Pakistan's new daily fuel pricing system is reshaping household and operational costs. Although the policy aims to quickly reflect global oil market trends, experts warn frequent price changes may create wider inflationary challenges. | During July 2026, petroleum prices were revised several times. Petrol was initially increased by Rs13.18 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs13.80 per litre. Later, under the daily pricing mechanism, petrol rose by another Rs4.93 per litre and diesel by Rs7.15 per litre. | Following multiple revisions, petrol prices recorded a cumulati…
(2026-07-28). Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak. aljazeera.com Health minister urges people in the country 'to remain alert' and continue observing public health measures.
(2026-07-28). Good Liberals Hate International Law And Love Laura Loomer. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic The US has openly announced its intention to dismantle the International Criminal Court and liberal journalists who for years have screeched about the threat to democracy posed by Donald Trump have had absolutely nothing to say. Neither the New York Times or the Washington Post (which maintains a "democracy in …
(2026-07-28). Solicitor defrauded man in around £1million scheme, sent money to Pakistan. geo.tv This representational image shows British Pound Sterling banknotes in a counter machine at the Money Service Austria company's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, November 16, 2017. — Reuters
(2026-07-28). Postal workers in Britain condemn death threat against Will Lehman by UAW official. wsws.org Postal workers at Royal Mail in Britain have added their voices to the growing international condemnation of the public death threat made against Will Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker and candidate in the United Auto Workers presidential election, by a senior UAW official.
(2026-07-28). Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5.5 billion settlement for baby powder lawsuit. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has agreed to pay about $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming that its baby powder and other talc-based products caused ovarian cancer. If approved, the settlement could bring an end to one of the largest and longest-running product liability cases in corporate history. | The proposed deal covers around 76,000 lawsuits filed across the United States. However, it will only take effect if at least 95% of the claimants agree to the settlement. The legal battle has continued for more than 10 years, involving multiple court cases, appeals, and three unsuc…
(2026-07-28). Bangladesh: Fair Trial Concerns at Tribunal. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Bangladesh military personnel guard the International Criminal Tribunal in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 17, 2025. | © 2025 Mamunur Rashid/NurPhoto via AP Photo | (London) — Bangladesh authorities are failing to uphold international legal standards at the country's International Crimes Tribunal, Human Rights Watch said today. The failures risk denying justice to victims, undermining the rule of law, falsely imprisoning political opponents, and repeating the rights violations of the past.On July 27, prosecutors submitted charges against 41 people for crimes against humanity and…
(2026-07-28). Yemeni Forces Target Another Saudi Tanker in the Red Sea. news.antiwar.com Yemen's Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, announced on Tuesday that its forces targeted another Saudi tanker as Yemeni forces continue to enforce a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia. According to Yemen's SABA news agency, Ansar Allah military spokesman Yahya Saree said the NCC Ghazar, a chemical/oil products tanker, was targeted for "violating the …
(2026-07-28). South Africa, Nigeria strengthen cooperation on migration, security and governance. sanews.gov.za South Africa, Nigeria strengthen cooperation on migration, security and governance | South Africa and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation on migration, governance and regional security, following high-level diplomatic engagements aimed at easing tensions and deepening relations between the two countries. | The engagements come as migration and immigration continue to dominate discussions across the continent, with African leaders placing greater emphasis on finding coordinated responses to cross-border movement, public safety and governance challenges. | President Cyril…
(2026-07-28). A Fascist Organization Set Up Shop In Their Town, Residents Fought Back. popularresistance.org There is a certain symmetry to what we have experienced over the past decade of collapsing national consensus and far right radicalization. In cities and small towns around the country, people are watching as their friendships break down along lines of political or moral agreement, and as the shadow of white nationalism towers over even the most seemingly idyllic environments. | This is the conflict that researcher and journalist Michael Edison Hayden found when looking at Berkeley Springs, a small and astoundingly beautiful corner of West Virginia nestled along the edge of Appalachia, where the anti-immigrant gr…
(2026-07-28). Conor McGregor calls for third UFC fight against Max Holloway in 2027. aljazeera.com Star fighter wants another chance to take on Holloway after he sustained a knee injury at UFC 329 on July 11.
(2026-07-28). A Camden apartment complex was threatened with condemnation 3 years ago. It has 156 new violations. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? City officials said, shortly thereafter, that pro…
(2026-07-28). Zululand District Municipality gets new bridges. sanews.gov.za Zululand District Municipality gets new bridges | Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala says 11 of the 13 Welisizwe bridges planned to be constructed at the Zululand District Municipality in KwaZulu Natal have been completed, adding that the two remaining bridges are at a technical assessment stage. | Speaking at the handover ceremony of two Welisizwe bridges at the Ulundi Local Municipality, Zikalala said in KwaZulu Natal the programme is well on its way to reaching set targets, having completed 41 of the 51 planned bridges. | The Welisizwe bridges are part of rural infrastructure invest…
(2026-07-28). The spark in Tell: How a village resistance disrupted Israel's West Bank strategy. peoplesworld.org 
During a military raid on the small town of Tell, southwest of Nablus, a moment of direct defiance shattered the illusion of total Palestinian submission. Faced with relentless military incursions, land confiscation, and settler harassment and violence, local villagers and farmers refused to retreat. In the confrontation that followed, a single Palestinian disarmed an Israeli …
(2026-07-28). Malaysian foreign minister calls for review of UNHCR's presence. aljazeera.com The UN refugee agency is under pressure to impose stricter controls amid rising local backlash against Rohingya.
(2026-07-28). Sicherheit. Die Ukraine in der NATO: Wie die Manipulation von Ideen funktioniert. strategic-culture.su Das Problem eines NATO-Beitritts der Ukraine ist letztlich das Problem der Annà§herung amerikanischer Atomsprengkà∂pfe an Russland. In Italien steht dieses Problem nicht im Mittelpunkt der Aufmerksamkeit, weil die Hauptaufgabe des Informationssystems eines Satellitenstaates darin besteht, die Bàºrger dazu zu bringen, an Unwahrheiten zu glauben, indem die à∂ffentliche Meinung mithilfe von Desinformation manipuliert und der Hegemonialmacht, also den USA, gedient wird. | Das ist eine komplexe Frage, die man am besten Schritt fàºr Schritt betrachtet. | Der geopolitische ‚ÄûKe…
(2026-07-28). China's ecological environment improves in H1. ecns.cn China's ecological environment generally improved in the first half of the year, with air quality showing steady progress and surface water quality remaining stable, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-07-28). Comicomment: Troublemakers in the South China Sea will capsize. ecns.cn At its core, the "South China Sea arbitration" was a political farce wrapped in legal garb, rendering the resulting "award" thoroughly illegal, null, and void.
(2026-07-28). Shanghai port sets national record for single-vessel car carrier shipment. ecns.cn Shanghai Nangang Port set a national record Monday when the newly delivered GLOVIS NOVA loaded 7,738 new energy passenger vehicles in a single operation.
(2026-07-28). Pakistan 'alarmed' at Ukraine conflict surge. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan expressed deep concern over the rising civilian casualties and harm to critical global food and energy infrastructure in the Russia-Ukraine war, urged an immediate ceaasefire and a return to diplomacy when the UN Security Council met in an emergency session on Monday. | "The ripple effect of such actions negatively impact lives and livelihoods far beyond the conflict zone, especially in the Global South," Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, told the 15-member Council, which was requested by Ukraine. | The Pakistani envoy spoke after UN officials warned the S…
(2026-07-28). A California DJ Recounts the Horrors of Immigrant Detention at Otay Mesa. lataco.com Diana Ledesma alleges forced pregnancy tests, a potential infectious disease outbreak, and human-sized cages during her nearly four-month imprisonment at the San Diego facility.
(2026-07-28). How US defence aid shaped Israel's military developments since Oct 7, 2023. aljazeera.com US-Israel defence cooperation spans decades, including a $33bn, 10-year memorandum of understanding signed in 2016.
(2026-07-28). Protests in DC against Netanyahu's meeting with Trump. aljazeera.com A group of demonstrators gathered near the White House to protest Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington.
(2026-07-28). Fashion meets glamour at Karachi runway spectacle. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-28). Student aid recipients in China reach 160 mln in 2025. ecns.cn Nearly 160 million student aid recipients were recorded nationwide in 2025, an increase of more than 5% from the previous year, with total funding exceeding 390 billion yuan ($57.6 billion), up more than 14% year on year, official data released Tuesday by the Ministry of Education showed.
(2026-07-28). Rural hospitals disappearing, nurses say Medicare for All is only hope. peoplesworld.org 
STURGIS, Mich.—For 101 years, Sturgis Hospital stood as a cornerstone of healthcare in southwest Michigan. But on June 19, the doors closed for good. It is but the latest casualty in a decades-long assault on public health infrastructure and an economic system that prioritizes profits over people. The closure came with staff being given a …
(2026-07-28). Just one in three Americans back Iran war, most unsure of Trump's goals: poll. geo.tv Anti-war demonstration outside the main gate of RAF Fairford airbase, which hosts US Air Force personnel in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, July 25, 2026.— ReutersJust one in three Americans support the war on Iran, the lowest reading in a Reuters/Ipsos poll since the…
(2026-07-28). Al-Shara's interview with Al Jazeera revealed five "shocking" aspects. thealtworld.com Anyone who watched Al Jazeera's interview with "interim" Syrian president Ahmad al-Shara'a two days ago would quickly conclude that he leads "Sweden", "Norway", or even the island of "Bermuda" in the North Atlantic Ocean, rather than Syria, the core state in the heart of the Arab nation where Arab and Islamic empires were established and flourished for thousands of years. | Several facts raised in this interview support what we have stated, namely that "New Syria" is colourless, tasteless, and odourless, with no distinct Arab or Islamic character. These are the pieces of evidence we focused on during the intervie…
(2026-07-28). In powerful rebound, PSX surges 7,200 points. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday made a powerful comeback as the KSE-100 index surged over 7,200 points, driven by easing US-Iran tensions that lifted global risk appetite, a sharp retreat in oil prices and growing investor confidence that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) would keep its policy rate unchanged at 11.5%. | The benchmark index climbed 7,241.13 points, or 4.23%, to settle at 178,262.34. It extended gains in the latter half of the session as expectations of maintaining the status quo in monetary policy strengthened. In early trading, the index soared more than 5,000 points, touching 176,392.6…
(2026-07-28). How telehealth is helping close the healthcare gap in rural Zimbabwe. aljazeera.com Virtual consultations are replacing hours of travel, bringing affordable healthcare closer to rural Zimbabweans.
(2026-07-28). Cómo un piano desafinado inspiró a un artista de Delaware a organizar sesiones de improvisación comunitaria en un restaurante chino de Newark. whyy.org 
Cuando Juan Zacheas Leonard entró en el restaurante New Number One Chinese, en New London Road, para recoger un pedido de DoorDash en el verano de 2023, no iba buscando un piano. | Sin embargo, un instrumento viejo y desafinado, arrinconado en un extremo del local de Newark (Delaware), llamó su…
(2026-07-28). La familia de la víctima de un tiroteo policial en Wilmington cuestiona la versión del departamento al anunciar su plan de demandar a la ciudad por $25 millones. whyy.org 
El jueves, funcionarios estatales y locales de Delaware difundieron videos de las cámaras corporales policiales sobre el tiroteo mortal ocurrido el mes pasado, en el que un agente de la policía de Wilmington abatió a Kadir Skinner, de 19 años. La familia cuestiona la versión de los hechos ofrecida por…
(2026-07-28). El desgaste del conflicto: Ucrania, Europa y el ocaso de un gran engaño. strategic-culture.su Les prometieron la gloria, pero en lugar de eso se encontraron en el infierno | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | No ha salido como ellos decían que saldr…