(2026-07-03). URGENT: Jury Refuses to convict Golden Gate Bridge Protestors on Felony Conspiracy. indybay.org Jury deliberations result in a hung jury on the felony conspiracy charge and convictions on misdemeanor false imprisonment charges in the trial of seven Bay Area community members being prosecuted for an anti-genocide protest that stopped traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge on Tax Day '24.
(2026-07-03). Wall of Tears memorial to child victims of the Gaza genocide comes to Dearborn, Michigan. wsws.org The name of each martyred child is listed in small script, both Arabic and Roman, in the chronological order of his or her death.
(2026-07-03). Cuban residents present impact of U.S. blockade to PARLATINO. radiohc.cu Members of the Martí Association of Cuban Residents in Panama (AMCRP) presented to the PARLATINO leadership the impacts of the United States blockade against the island, imposed more than six decades ago. | During the fraternal meeting, held at the headquarters of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO), based in Panama City since 2008 and led by its president, Representative Rolando González, the representatives of the diaspora condemned the most recent executive orders from the White House that intensify the energy blockade, the media campaign, trade barriers, and pressure on third parties, with…
(2026-07-03). Saturday 7/11: No War on Cuba. indybay.org la Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck ave., Berkeley CA…
(2026-07-03). Gaza Forced Displacement: Israel's New Term for an Old Policy. juancole.com This is what is happening today in the Israeli debate on Gaza. The term "voluntary migration" no longer serves the pur…
(2026-07-03). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Humanitarian crisis worsens in Venezuela, as botched earthquake rescue phase winds down. wsws.org Amid the disastrous rescue and aid response, the US media has mounted a damage-control operation around Washington's role. Trump's remarks, however, expose contempt for the lives of Venezuelans.
(2026-07-03). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-02). Senior Chinese official stresses financial sector's Party building. ecns.cn A senior Chinese official stressed solid and effective efforts to advance key Party-building tasks in the financial system, continuously strengthen the Party's political building, and further equip the financial sector with the Party's new theories.
(2026-07-02). Chinese mainland slams DPP authorities for obstructing ECFA implementation. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Thursday slammed Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for obstructing the implementation of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA).
(2026-07-02). Chinese scientists discover world's smallest known long-tailed bird. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have discovered the smallest known long-tailed bird to date, Zhengheornis buyu, according to the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2026-07-02). China unveils five-year plan to improve services, quality of life for people with disabilities. ecns.cn China on Thursday unveiled a plan aimed at further improving social security, public services and living standards for people with disabilities over the next five years.
(2026-07-03). How Murdoch's Pro-Israel Bias Breeds Failed Journalism. juancole.com The Conversation) — When it comes to covering the Middle East, News Corporation has two guiding principles. The first is that it supports Israel, which means it opposes any nation, organisation or individual that doesn'
(2026-07-03). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-07-03). Monday 7/6: Phone Zap for. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YyqMkDW……
(2026-07-03). Saturday 7/4: Restore the frontier, a 4th of July elegy: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-03). Friday 7/3: Discussion:Pt 2 of Declaration of Independence:Inventions & Distortions of Reality&HIstory. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-07-03). City of Vallejo Releases Sanitized Report On Police Badge-Bending Ritual. indybay.org Vallejo officials hid evidence of police misconduct from public for years…
(2026-07-03). Thursday 7/9: Know-Your-Rights Training. indybay.org Grassroots House, 2022 Blake Street, Berkeley California 94704…
(2026-07-03). Saturday 7/4: Social Movements without security in land access a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-03). The Great American State Un-Fair Flop. indybay.org Trump has once again outdone himself with his latest Great American State Fair, great un-extravaganza on the National Mall, billed as a celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence. The unpopular president's thinly veiled "vanity fair" has been met by a disinterested and bored public that has become increasingly fatigued and leery of participating in anything Trump. This, combined with intermittent power outages and a collapsing stage along with Trump's highly partisan opening ceremony speech that lasted almost 30 minutes, has turned off many people.
(2026-07-03). Thursday 7/9: Bats of Santa Cruz County. indybay.org Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek…
(2026-07-03). Australia: Age blames socialists for Victorian teachers' rejection of union-Labor sellout. wsws.org Le Grand claimed that the Committee for Public Education, established at the initiative of the Socialist Equality Party, was responsible for the historic rejection of a sellout deal by teachers in the state of Victoria.
(2026-07-03). Turkish comedian Deniz Gà∂kta≈ü detained at Istanbul airport over political satire. wsws.org Gà∂kta≈ü, a left-wing stand-up comedian whose video of a political comedy show garnered 8.5 million views in a week was taken into custody.
(2026-07-03). Keiko Fujimori declares herself president-elect of Peru as dictatorship looms. wsws.org Roberto Sánchez conceded, allowing Fujimori to proclaim herself president-elect. The fear that protests might spiral into a national insurrection outweighed his presidential ambitions.
(2026-07-03). The Colorado primary and the turn toward socialist politics. wsws.org The victory of candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America shows the American population moving to the left, but it cannot transform the Democratic Party from a party of Wall Street and the national-security apparatus into a representative of the working class.
(2026-07-03). Alexander Rabinowitch's The Bolsheviks Survive: Petrograd 1919. wsws.org The fourth and final volume of Rabinowitch's books on the October Revolution in Petrograd is a major contribution to the history of the civil war.
(2026-07-03). Thursday 7/2: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-07-03). CAIR-CA & SJ Silicon Valley NAACP Leaders Speak Out In Support Of Fired SJSU Prof Sang Kil. indybay.org The San Jose Silicon Valley NACCP and CAIR-CA spoke out in support of SJSU professor Dr. Sang Kil…
(2026-07-03). With NATO chief Rutte present: Merz government adopts war laws. wsws.org Under the seemingly harmless phrase "Germany is becoming crisis-proof," the Bundeswehr, the state apparatus, the economy and the whole of society are to be rapidly prepared for a direct war against Russia.
(2026-07-03). Monday 7/6: 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…
(2026-07-03). Vote for Pacifica Mission Coalition Candidates at KPFK. indybay.org There is a Pacifica Mission Coalition candidate slate that is running at KPFA to defend democracy…
(2026-07-03). Tibetan and Other Minorities in Communist China Protest CCP Equal Unity Law. indybay.org PROTEST BY TIBETANS AND OTHER MINORITIES IN COMMUNIST CHINA PROTEST THE RACIST 'ETHNIC UNITY LAW IN FRONT OF THE COMMUNIST CHINESE CONSULATE IN SAN FRANCISCO ON JULY 1ST, 2026.
(2026-07-03). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-07-03). Church fraud is rampant locally, and all across the nation. indybay.org Seventh Avenue Baptist Church in Oakland…
(2026-07-03). Tuesday 7/7: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | www.interfaithforpalestine.com/online…
(2026-07-03). China and Russia Weaken the Dollar. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | Two important actions taken independently by China and Russia are aimed at weakening the dollar's position as the world's leading reserve currency. | In this regard, the People's Bank of China took a firm step in expanding its digital currency (e-CNY) by integrating an initial group of 26 financial institutions, both domestic and foreign, into its cross-border payments platform. | The information, provided by financial authorities to the South China Morning Post, indicates that the initiative seeks to "consolidate the payment infra…
(2026-07-03). Friday 7/3: Stop talking attitude, talk being joint landlord in the USA: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-03). FIFA, Capitalism, Fascism, Commodification Of Sports & Trumpism. indybay.org The commodification of sports and FIFA are connected as capitalism is structuring sports to make more profits. Professor George Wright who is an expert on sports talks about the history of FIFA and capitalism.
(2026-07-03). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-03). POLITICS OF THE HEART – An Interview with ALAN CLEMENTS. indybay.org Interview with journalist, former Buddhist monk, activist, and artist Alan Clements on his new book, "Politics of the Heart."
(2026-07-03). Heat wave expose workers to injury and death in auto plants, warehouses and delivery routes. wsws.org A dangerous heat wave across the Midwest and Eastern United States is exposing workers to serious injury and death in auto plants, warehouses, postal facilities and delivery routes, where millions are being kept on the job without air conditioning or adequate safety measures.
(2026-07-03). Saturday 7/11: Sunsara Taylor Speaking Tour: A Whole New Way to Live A Fundamentally Different System. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-07-02). FM Spokesperson slams Japan's so-called 'free and open Indo-Pacific' vision. ecns.cn Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Thursday slammed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's so-called "free and open Indo-Pacific" vision.
(2026-07-03). Saturday 8/1: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy from San Francisco Mime Troupe. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center – Outdoors | Sat., Aug. 1 – 3: 00 pm (Music 2: 30) | Sun., Aug. 2 – 3: 00 pm (Music 2: 30) | 301 Center St., Santa Cruz 95060 | Ticket Info: FREE – ($20 suggested donation)…
(2026-07-03). ICE thugs kidnap over 10,000 immigrants in 5 days as White House orders worksite raids. wsws.org As more than 63,000 people languish in immigrant concentration camps, the Trump administration is expanding street ambushes, worksite raids and mass kidnappings across the country.
(2026-07-03). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). How Trump Sabotaged Independence Day. juancole.com
(2026-07-03). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-07-03). Tuesday 7/28: Workers Voices Storytelling Night ⚪ Voces de los Trabajadores. indybay.org Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore/ | Librería Medicina para Pesadillas | 3036 Calle 24, between/entre Treat y Harrison…
(2026-07-03). México_Mixteca de Oaxaca y Puebla: Comunidades exigen cancelación de concesiones mineras. indybay.org México | Comunidades indígenas de la Mixteca de Oaxaca y Puebla exigen cancelación de concesiones mineras…
(2026-07-02). Doha talks: What's on agenda as Iran's Araghchi, Ghalibaf skip meet? | Hormuz, Frozen funds, nuclear. hindustantimes.com Indirect U.S.-Iran negotiations are continuing in Doha, with technical-level discussions focusing on frozen Iranian funds, the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Tehran's nuclear programme. While Iran has ruled out direct talks with U.S. officials for now, it has reiterated that any progress hinges on an end to Israeli military operations in Lebanon and a withdrawal from the area.
(2026-07-02). Pilot zones: Has Lebanon walked into Israel's trap. newarab.com 
The last time Lebanon and Israel signed an American-brokered agreement, it took less than a year to die. | The 17 May Agreement of 1983 ended the state of war between the two countries, That deal did not survive the test of time. Israeli negotiators had…
(2026-07-02). As in Gaza, the Israel-Lebanon 'peace' agreement is designed to fail. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's conditioning of its withdrawal from southern Lebanon on the disarmament of Hezbollah mirrors its strategy in Gaza: insist on terms that are impossible to implement to justify its constant state of war.
(2026-07-02). Indirect US-Iran talks in Doha sees 'positive progress'. newarab.com 
Welcome, | Here are the key updates of the day: | Qatar says indirect talks in Doha between the US and Iran see "positive progress", with oil prices falling in response to the news
| Tehran says a communication channel will be established with Washington to report and discuss breaches of the MoU signed in June
| Meanwhile, Israel continues to attack Gaza and southern Lebanon |
(2026-07-02). How US-Iran Ceasefire is Unravelling. ummid.com A week of tit-for-tat strikes between Washington and Tehran, compounded by Israel's relentless pounding of Lebanon, has exposed the US-Iran ceasefire of June 2026 as a fragile construct held together more by diplomatic exhaustion than by genuine strategic convergence.
(2026-07-02). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-07-02). 'Only way for USA to win now is to drop nuclear dirty bomb on Iran…': Waiel Awwad's scary prediction. hindustantimes.com This Hindustan Times interview traces how the Iran—Israel—US war and the Hormuz crisis have upended American and Israeli strategy while boosting Iran's leverage. In the middle of the conversation, Aayesha Varma and West Asia strategist Dr Waiel Awwad unpack Trump's fragile MoU, Netanyahu's regional ambitions, nuclear risks, and the rise of a messy multipolar world.
(2026-07-02). 'We hit them very hard': Trump on Iran, $400 million Qatar gifted Air Force One & presidency controversy. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump speaks candidly about the controversial $400 million Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-800 serving as the new Air Force One, defending the aircraft and its symbolism. In this full, uncut press interaction, Trump also discusses recent US military strikes on Iran, ongoing denuclearisation talks, relations with Qatar, and questions about whether he is profiting from the presidency. Watch the complete remarks without edits to hear Trump's responses on foreign policy, the luxury presidential jet, Iran, and the latest political controversies shaping headlines in the United States.
(2026-07-02). 'Muzzle your pets or…': Araghchi's menacing warning for Trump as Israel defies USA again | Iran. hindustantimes.com Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a sharp warning after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz reportedly threatened Iran's leadership. Araghchi said Iran would respond forcefully to any aggression and insisted the U.S.-brokered Memorandum of Understanding commits Washington to restraining Israel. The exchange marks another escalation in the war of words between Tehran and Tel Aviv amid fragile regional diplomacy.
(2026-07-02). US-Iran talks in Doha yield 'positive progress'. newarab.com 
(2026-07-02). As Iran-US talks conclude in Doha, what comes next. newarab.com 
The technical talks, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, focused on the
(2026-07-02). Iran Monitors US Compliance Moment-By-Moment, Won't Implement MoU Unilaterally: FM Spox. orinocotribune.com Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has declared that Tehran will monitor the United States' compliance with the war‚Äëtermination memorandum of understanding (MoU) "moment‚Äëby‚Äëmoment" and warned that the Islamic Republic will not implement its commitments unilaterally. | "The principle of 'commitment in exchange for commitment' in the negotiations means that we will implement our commitments only as long as the other side implements its commitments," Esmaril Baghaei said in a press briefing on Tuesday. | "No commitment is supposed to be implemented unilaterally."
(2026-07-02). Trump Family Rakes In Billions From Crypto, Real Estate, and Legal Settlements. truthout.org New financial disclosures by President Donald Trump show that he made more than $1.4 billion from his family's various cryptocurrency ventures last year, reaping a windfall after pulling back on regulation of the industry and promoting the United States as "the crypto capital of the world." Other Trump businesses, like his resorts and golf courses, have also flourished since his return to the… |
(2026-07-02). Israel lobby group receives lottery cash to suppress NHS anti-genocide speech. thecanary.co 
The 'Board of Deputies' (BOD) is an Israel lobby group that describes its mission to "advance Israel's security, welfare and standing". And it has now boasted that it has received £1.5m in lottery cash to prevent anti-genocide and pro-Palestinian speech in the NHS. Israel lobby group Of course, it hasn't been quite that naked in […] | By
(2026-07-02). Billions flow between EU institutions and Israel, despite Gaza genocide. aljazeera.com EU departments and some universities, including in Spain, are still spending on Israeli companies.
(2026-07-02). Blackpool council Reform leader exposed as BAE Systems officer, uniparty warmonger. thecanary.co 
The Canary can reveal that Reform UK's leader in Blackpool Council is an 'officer' employed at BAE Systems. BAE is a weapons manufacturer heavily implicated in the Gaza genocide and other war crimes. Reform's Blackpool Council group leader is James John ('Jim') O'Neill, 69. He was elected as Blackpool's first Reform councillor in 2024, taking the […] | By
(2026-07-02). History Continues to Serve Foreign Policy: Why Israel Finally Recognized the Armenian Genocide. juancole.com Montréal (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The Israeli government recognized the deaths of one and a half million Armenians during World War I as genocide for political reasons, and Armenia is not even the intended addressee here. Prime Minister Pashinyan quite rightly noted that his country is not interested in turning the recognition of the Armenian genocide into an instrument of political struggle. The main addressee here is not even Turkey, but the United States. | At the political level, relations between Turkey and Israel are extremely tense. Diplomatic missions in both countries have been redu…
(2026-07-02). Ireland begins EU presidency as protesters denounce warmongering bloc. thecanary.co 
On Wednesday July 1, Ireland marked the start of its presidency of the Council of the European Union with an event in Dublin, attended by heads of state from around the European continent. However, not far away in the same city, protesters were highlighting what the EU really stands for currently — warmongering, backing genocide, […] | By
(2026-07-02). Díaz-Canel recognizes the CIGB as a bastion of Cuban science. radiohc.cu The Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB) is a bastion and an example of what the Revolution can achieve when it puts science at the service of the people, stated Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (CCPCC) and President of the Republic, at the ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of this institution on Wednesday.
(2026-07-02). Legislative motions of support for Cuba approved in Genoa and Rome. radiohc.cu The municipal councils of the Italian city of Genoa and of Rome VII, in the capital, approved motions in support of Cuba, condemning the blockade and threats from the United States against that country, according to a spokesperson in Rome. | Marco Papacci, president of the National Association of Italy-Cuba Friendship (ANAIC), shared with Prensa Latina the texts in which both local government bodies express their support for the island and for the development of initiatives to alleviate the consequences of the criminal U.S. measures, which violate the human rights of the Cuban people. | The document presented in…
(2026-07-02). "Marco Rubio: An Uncontrollable Mythomaniac" to be presented in Vado Ligure, Italy. radiohc.cu The Members' Section of Coop. Liguria in Vado Ligure will organize the public event "Men of Their Time: Marco Rubio" this Friday, July 3rd, at 5: 30 p.m. in the Punto d'Incontro Coop Hall in Vado Aurelia (Via alla Costa, first floor). Admission is free. | The event is promoted in collaboration with the National Association of Italy-Cuba Friendship, through the "Granma" Circle of Celle Ligure/Savona, and the USEI APS (Union of Solidarity of Ecuadorians in Italy). | The event will feature a presentation by Roberto Casella, president of the Italy-Cuba Association, who will discuss more than half a century of geopolit…
(2026-07-02). Wednesday 7/1: Cuba After Castro: A Special Screening & Discussion with Abby Martin. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cuba0701…
(2026-07-02). Mexican solidarity movement calls for march in defense of Cuba. radiohc.cu The Mexican Movement of Solidarity with Cuba and other organizations has called for participation in a march on July 26, the Day of National Rebellion in Cuba, in defense of the Caribbean nation. | During a press conference in the capital, the organizers specified that the march will begin at 10: 30 AM local time that day at the Hemiciclo a Juárez monument and will end in front of the former U.S. Embassy, located on Paseo de la Reforma Avenue. | They called on organizations, social movements, unions, students, academics, religious groups, artists, and citizens to join this…
(2026-07-02). Cuba denounces U.S. policy for causing suffering on the island. radiohc.cu Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío has denounced Washington's political strategy against Cuba and the fact that its 'success' is measured by the suffering inflicted on the island's population. | "A certain class of politicians feels pride, and its members congratulate each other on such achievements," the deputy foreign minister stated on Thursday on his Facebook account. | In…
(2026-07-02). Presidente Díaz-Canel felicita a Xi Jinping en aniversario de PCCh. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó este miércoles a Xi Jinping por el nuevo aniversario del Partido Comunista de China (PCCh). | En su cuenta de X, Díaz-Canel envió sus congratulaciones en el aniversario 105 del PCCh al señalar: Reciban su secretario general Xi Jinping, los más de 100 millones de militantes y su noble pueblo, una fraternal felicitación de los comunistas cubanos". | Y a continuación, subrayó, "deseamos que el PCCh siga sumando éxitos en el desarrollo socialista". | El Partido Comunista de China, fundad…
(2026-07-02). NATO's Funeral Ceremony Is Being Held in Ankara. unitedworldint.com Speech of Dr. Doƒüu Perinàßek at the Conference on Global Security and NATO The World Civilizations Initiative Research Center organized an international conference on Global Security and NATO on June 26-27, 2026, in Istanbul, Türkiye, ahead of the NATO summit scheduled for 7 and 8th of July in Ankara. Dr. Doƒüu Perinàßek, Chairman of the …
(2026-07-02). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-07-02). Israeli forces kill Palestinian goalkeeper Al-Ashqar in Gaza. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed a Saleem Al-Ashqar, goalkeeper of the Khadamat Khan Younis club, was killed in the town of Al-Qarara, The football player was riding his bicycle to ref…
(2026-07-02). Gaza war's 1,000 days: 90% of strip 'destroyed', 80% 'seized' by Israel. aljazeera.com In 1,000 days since October 7, 2023, Gaza lies in ruins, Board of Peace falters and Israel expands control of enclave.
(2026-07-02). Israel to open Gaza concentration camps in "matter of weeks" thecanary.co 
Israel and the US will start herding Palestinians into concentration camps — euphemistically termed "shelters" — "within a matter of weeks", according to Israeli media. Gaza's Palestinian people will be forced into fenced and guarded 'humanitarian shelters' under the plan implemented under Trump's Orwellian-named 'Board of peace'. Victims will first be herded into Tel al-Sultan, […] | By
(2026-07-02). Headlines for July 2, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Defends Financial Report Showing His Personal Income Soared to $2.2 Billion in 2025, Sons of Donald Trump and Howard Lutnick Profit from U.S.-Backed Kazakhstan Mining Deal, Rights Groups Demand End to Venezuela Sanctions as Earthquake Death Toll Passes 2,000, Texas Lawmaker Condemns ICE for Attempting to Deport Families to Venezuela After Massive Quakes, Sudan's Currency Plummets as Paramilitaries Besiege City of El Obeid, Russian Drones and Missiles Rain Down on Kyiv, Killing at Least 20, Palestinians Mark 1,000 Days Since Israel Began Full-Scale Assault on Gaza, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Declares…
(2026-07-01). Death toll of Chinese citizens in Venezuela earthquakes rises to 9: Chinese embassy. ecns.cn Another Chinese national was confirmed dead following the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, bringing the death toll among Chinese citizens to nine, the Chinese Embassy in Venezuela said Wednesday.
(2026-07-02). Venezuela: Beacon Of Solidarity. scheerpost.com Maria Paez Victor, Popular Resistance. Venezuela experienced a devastating natural catastrophe that was unpredictable as it was unusual. The nation also became a beacon of national unity and international solidarity. Four days ago, on the 24th of June, a national holiday jointly celebrating St. John the Baptist Day and the key Battle of Carabobo that secured …
(2026-07-02). July 3, 2026 (Webinar): Devastating Earthquakes in Venezuela, U.S. Sanctions Our Tasks. wibailoutpeople.org 
Venezuela Solidarity Network monthly webinar & online picketDevastating Earthquakes in Venezuela, U.S. Sanctions & Our TasksSimultaneous interpretation in English and Spanish Webinar and Fundraiser featuring: William Castillo Bollé — Venezuelan Vice-Minister of Anti-Blockade Policies, Ministry of People's Power for Economy, Finance, and Foreign Trade Reports from direct responders in Venezuela On June 24, 2026 Venezuela …
(2026-07-02). 'A war zone': Venezuela aid workers fear health crisis after earthquakes. aljazeera.com Aid workers fear disease outbreaks in temporary shelters amid overcrowding, lack of access to clean water, sanitation.
(2026-07-02). In Pictures: Hunger, despair as Venezuela quake death toll rises. aljazeera.com Venezuelan rescuers fight to save lives as survivors face hunger and chaos after devastating twin earthquakes.
(2026-07-02). Russian Railways Is Working on Tourist Trains to China. infobrics.org Russian Railways is working on tourist trains to China. This was stated by the deputy head of Russian Railways Ivan Kolesnikov, the company said in a statement…
(2026-07-02). Ronaldo fever hits Toronto ahead of Portugal vs Croatia World Cup clash. aljazeera.com The last time the football icon was in Toronto was August 2009 when Real Madrid played a friendly against Toronto FC.
(2026-07-02). Keir Starmer's Promised Clampdown on Second Jobs Has Been 'Glacial' Admits Minister, as Nigel Farage's Millions Come Under Spotlight. bylinetimes.com A Government minister has admitted that progress tackling MPs' second jobs has been "glacial" and urged the next Prime Minister to go further. | The call came in a debate on MPs' outside interests on Wednesday, which saw an absent Nigel Farage — the highest-earning Member of Parliament — come under heavy fire from several directions. | The debate took place on the day it emerged that the Reform leader has been paid £22,500 an hour as a brand ambassador for a gold bullion dealer over recent months, on top of roughly £2 million in outside earnings since the 2024 election. | Richard Burgon…
(2026-07-02). Mothin Ali calls Lloyds debanking the Canary an 'attack on democracy'. thecanary.co 
As we reported on Tuesday 30 June, Lloyds have debanked the Canary. Few politicians have acknowledged the issue, but the Greens' Mothin Ali has now spoken out: Debanking a news outlet is a direct attack on democracy! t.co/OM0rfr65i2 — Mothin Ali (@MothinAli) July 2, 2026 Canary debanked We reported on 30 June that: Lloyds has not […] | By
(2026-07-02). PLA naval ships Nanning, Hengyang begin maiden call in Hong Kong. ecns.cn A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy fleet arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Thursday for a five-day visit to mark the 29th anniversary of the city's return to the motherland.
(2026-07-02). Capitol Police Arrest Air Force Major During Impeachment Protest Against Trump. truthout.org A uniformed member of the United States Air Force was arrested on the steps of the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday after demonstrating against President Donald Trump and urging Congress to impeach and remove him from office. U.S. Air Force Major Jason Watson was detained by Capitol Police for protesting in front of the Capitol in violation of rules that forbid demonstrations there unless… |
(2026-07-02). Chinese mainland urges DPP authorities to lift travel restrictions on mainland residents. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokeswoman on Thursday called on Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to remove travel restrictions on Chinese mainland residents to Taiwan at an early date.
(2026-07-02). Ofcom Taken to Court After Clearing Talk TV's 'Torrent of Transphobia'. bylinetimes.com Legal campaigners at Good Law Project have launched a legal challenge against broadcast regulator Ofcom, arguing that the public body has failed to take action to stop Murdoch-owned station Talk (formerly TalkTV and TalkRadio) from allegedly "breaking the law with a torrent of misinformation and transphobic hate." | Ofcom received complaints from Good Law Project and 21,000 of its supporters on 18 July 2025 about 11 programmes broadcast on Talk, complaining about how the programmes, its presenters and guests discussed transgender issues. Talk is broadcast on radio and as video online, after News UK shuttered i…
(2026-07-02). Royal Commission on cohesion hears only half the story. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-02). Turkish cinema great Kadir Inanir (1949-2026). wsws.org The actor's death plunged millions into mourning. He was buried in Istanbul on June 28 in a ceremony attended by large crowds.
(2026-07-02). Mandelson allegedly worked with Russia for 35 years to manipulate UK politics. thecanary.co 
The Telegraph has reported on a secret dossier put together by a former MI6 British intelligence officer which exposes paedo-pal Lord Mandelson as being a "privileged contact" of the Russians. Former MI6 spy Christopher Steele used to be the head of MI6's Russia desk. Since leaving, he compiled a report under the codename "Project Fish" […] | By
(2026-07-01). Summer livestock migration begins on Inner Mongolia grassland. ecns.cn The annual summer livestock migration kicked off on the Ar Horqin Grassland in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on July 1.
(2026-07-02). China sets 2030 targets for massive industrial internet expansion. ecns.cn China has set ambitious targets for the expansion of its industrial internet infrastructure by 2030, including building 50,000 industrial 5G private networks and achieving a core industry value of over 2.5 trillion yuan ($368.47 billion), according to an official policy document.
(2026-07-02). Chinese and American youths gather at Fujian university for exchange activities. ecns.cn Chinese and American youths gathered Wednesday at Fujian Normal University in Fuzhou, Fujian province, for campus tours and cultural exchange activities as part of the "2026 Bond with Kuliang: China-U.S. Youth Baseball Exhibition Games and Sports Festival."
(2026-07-01). China-Eurasia expo attracts 329,300 visitors with record scale. ecns.cn The ninth China-Eurasia Expo, held in Urumqi from Thursday to Monday, attracted 329,300 visitors, including 9,812 by overseas participants, official data showed.
(2026-07-02). India must stop arms supply to Israel: UN Inquiry Panel Chief. ummid.com Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar, Chief of United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Occupied Palestinian Territory, said India and other countries will be guilty of war crimes if they don't stop arms supply to Israel.
(2026-07-02). Turkish cinema great Kadir İnanır (1949-2026). wsws.org The actor's death plunged millions into mourning. He was buried in Istanbul on June 28 in a ceremony attended by large crowds.
(2026-07-02). How Go-Go Is Reaching a Generation That Didn't Grow Up With It. capitalbnews.org 
WASHINGTON — On a recent summer day outside Dunbar High School, Jamiya and Jamiyan Simmons reminisced about early-morning Sunday rituals. The 17-year-old twins would wake up to go-go classics like UCB's "Sexy Lady" and clean the house with the music blasting from their grandmother's stereo. For nearly 50 years, go-go has been more than music …
(2026-07-02). Japan Should Reject Myanmar Junta's Call for Development Aid. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Myanmar's parliamentary spokesperson, Khaing Khaing Soe, speaks during a press briefing at the presidential palace in Naypyidaw, June 30, 2026. | © 2026 Aung Shine Oo/AP Photo…
(2026-07-02). Right-wingers attack Lloyds over Canary debanking scandal. thecanary.co 
On 30 June, we reported that Lloyds are debanking the Canary. In the aftermath, we were proud to see independent media figures and activists rallying around us. We'd be remiss, however, if we didn't acknowledge that some on the right have also spoken out: The Canary has been debanked by Lloyds. Debanking is one of […] | By
(2026-07-02). Russian daredevils unfurl banner atop New York's Empire State Building in proposal stunt. geo.tv 
Two people display a banner atop the Empire State Building in the Manhattan borough of New York, US, July 1, 2026. — ReutersA Russian couple, who starred in a Netflix documentary 'Skywalkers: A Love Story', was arrested on Wednesday after climbing to the top of the Empire State…
(2026-07-02). German prosecutors charge Ukrainian suspect over Nord Stream explosions. aljazeera.com Prosecutors allege a yacht was used in the sabotage of pipelines, with the suspect leading the operation.
(2026-07-02). From Khan Sir to Faisal Khan: Demonisation of The People's Teacher. ummid.com This transformation of a professional controversy into a communal issue reveals a troubling trend in India's digital discourse, where disagreements often descend into identity-based attacks.
(2026-07-02). More than 900 arrested during South Africa's antimigrant protests. aljazeera.com Wave of arrests made across South Africa as xenophobic tensions erupt into nationwide marches.
(2026-07-02). Beijing plans global AI-powered science hub by 2028. ecns.cn Beijing plans to build a global hub for AI-powered scientific research by 2028 under a new strategy to integrate artificial intelligence more deeply into scientific research, according to a policy document released by municipal science authorities.
(2026-07-02). Libya: Anti-Migrant Rhetoric Fuels Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Security personnel stand guard as protesters gather outside the headquarters of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), demanding the organization leave the country and calling for an end to migrant settlement and the deportation of migrants and refugees, in Tripoli, Libya, June 4, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. | © 2026 Ayman al-Sahili/Reuters…
(2026-07-02). Kaifeng sees summer tourism surge as holiday begins. ecns.cn Millennium City Park in Kaifeng, Henan province, is packed with visitors, as the city's tourism sector welcomes the summer vacation season.
(2026-07-02). Philadelphia Sheraton hotel workers' union calls off strike days ahead of busy July 4 holiday. wsws.org UNITE HERE 274 called off the strike just in time for the massive July 4 tourism rush to the city.
(2026-07-02). Man City sign Elliot Anderson from Forest in record British transfer. aljazeera.com Anderson will become the most expensive British player in history when the transfer is finalised with Nottingham Forest.
(2026-07-02). Sahel Countries' Withdrawal From ICC Betrays Victims. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Capt. Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso (left), Gen. Assimi Goita of Mali (center), and Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani of Niger attend the second summit on security and development in Bamako, Mali, December 23, 2025. | © 2025 Mali Government Information Center via AP Photo…
(2026-07-02). Another Blow to Democratic Establishment As Melat Kiros Unseats 30-Year Incumbent in Colorado. portside.org Another Blow to Democratic Establishment As Melat Kiros Unseats 30-Year Incumbent in Colorado |
(2026-07-02). Vile abuse and targeted by Murdoch media. The cost of speaking out against Israel. asiapacificreport.nz 
Executive director of the Jewish Council of Australia, Sarah Schwartz, has told the Bondi Royal Commission of sustained abuse by pro-Israel activists. Michael West Media reports. SPECIAL REPORT: By Stephanie Tran Giving evidence before Australia's Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, Sarah Schwartz, a human rights lawyer, said attacks from pro-Israel groups sought to…
(2026-07-02). FIFA president reacts as Morocco win World Cup match. aljazeera.com FIFA president Gianni Infantino reacted to Morocco knocking the Netherlands out of the World Cup.
(2026-07-02). Abdul El-Sayed Isn't Messing Around About Healthcare. levernews.com 
(2026-07-02). Top Legacy Software Development Companies for Large Enterprises. moguldom.com 
Large enterprises don't have one legacy problem. They have thirty. A core banking system from 2001 that nobody touches because last time someone did, three other things broke. A reporting tool built on Access that somehow became load-bearing infrastructure. An ERP integration held together by a batch job that runs at 2am and fails silently …
(2026-07-02). The plan of a "NATO security umbrella" for Cyprus. uwidata.com By Hàºseyin Macit Yusuf — Former Roving Ambassador of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) A proposal reviving the painful memories of the past The proposals allegedly put forward by United Nations Personal Envoy Maria Holguín resemble not so much a search for a settlement in Cyprus as a new attempt at political engineering aimed …
(2026-07-02). Hungary's Sovereignty Protection Office Abolished. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Members of the National Assembly vote to approve legislation to abolish the Sovereignty Protection Office during a parliamentary session in Budapest, Hungary, June 30, 2026. | © 2026 Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2026-07-02). U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk Goes Down In Arabian Sea (Updated). twz.com A search is underway for a missing aircrewmember after a U.S. Navy "Three of the helicopter's four crew members have been recovered and are in stable condition aboard George H. W. Bush," 5…
(2026-07-02). Is One Nation trolling the Coalition? onlineopinion.com.au Labor says Australia is a hotel. One Nation says it's a monoculture. Where does the Coalition stand?
(2026-07-02). Having the Oldest President in History has gotten Old Fast. juancole.com ( I mean, what can you expect from the man who, if he truly last…
(2026-07-02). Tennessee Professor Fired Over Charlie Kirk Comments Receives $1.9M Settlement. newsone.com 
Source: JOSH EDELSON / Getty | A former professor at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville has received a $1.9 million settlement after being fired for a private Facebook post criticizing Charlie Kirk after his death. |
(2026-07-01). China sees improving water use efficiency in 2025: report. ecns.cn China saw continued improvements in water-use efficiency in 2025, according to the Ministry of Water Resources.
(2026-07-02). From Alabama to Yosemite: 50 US places with Native American origins. aljazeera.com As the US marks 250 years since its July 4 declaration, Al Jazeera traces 50 place names, their meanings and origins.
(2026-07-02). Belgium fans erupt after latest-ever goal seals place in last 16. aljazeera.com Belgium fans celebrate a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal in extra time.
(2026-07-02). Misting system cools visitors in southern China. ecns.cn A misting system, described as a "large air conditioner," was activated in Fuzhou's Sanfang Qixiang historic neighborhood on Wednesday to cool down the area during the summer heat, as the city officially entered its hot and humid "sauna-like" season.
(2026-07-02). Israel's seizure of Palestinian church land raises renewed fears of efforts to erase Christians from Jerusalem. mondoweiss.net 
Israel is seizing church and Palestinian land in Jerusalem's Silwan neighborhood under the pretext of creating "green spaces." A Muslim caretaker of the church property has made it his daily mission to guard what's left.
(2026-07-02). Sudan's army closes in on RSF stronghold in West Darfur. newarab.com 
(2026-07-02). Turkish comedian arrested for 'insulting' Islam, Erdogan. newarab.com 
A popular The arrest of Deniz Goktas, 32, came as the authorities have "Deniz Goktas was apprehended at Istanbul Airport on 2 July," the Is…
(2026-07-02). USA beat Bosnia 2-0 despite Balogun red card, enter World Cup last 16. aljazeera.com Balogun scored USA's first goal and was sent off for a foul, but the home team scored another to advance to next round.
(2026-07-02). Ukraine's EU entry In jeopardy? Zelensky alludes to huge Poland row, says we've got 'some internal questions'. hindustantimes.com President Volodymyr Zelensky responds to questions about Ukraine's EU accession amid tensions with Poland and Hungary. He addresses concerns over a Ukrainian military unit name linked to WWII-era nationalist forces and resulting diplomatic fallout with Poland. Zelensky stresses commitment to EU reforms, unity, and cooperation during wartime, while acknowledging "internal questions" with neighboring states. The discussion also covers Hungary's reservations, EU unanimity requirements, and Ukraine's goal of joining the European Union. The exchange highlights growing diplomatic friction among wartime allies. It under…
(2026-07-02). China's services trade up 6% in first five months amid strong export growth. ecns.cn China's services trade rose 6% year-on-year in the first five months of 2026, driven by strong export growth, official data showed.
(2026-07-02). Reform councillor pulled up over Islamophobic conspiracy video. thecanary.co 
A Tyneside councillor representing Reform UK has been exposed for sharing an Islamophobic conspiracy video. In response, Michelle Fascione accused the councillor who flagged the video of creating 'division': Reform UK councillor faces calls to resign after sharing 'Islamophobic' video t.co/Hn6hEnKdRe — Reform Party UK Exposed üá¨üáß (@reformexposed) July 2, 2026 We're not sure how […] | By
(2026-07-01). Chinese foreign minister says China, U.S. should stay on course toward building constructive relationship of strategic stability. ecns.cn China and the U.S. should remove disruptions, overcome obstacles, and stay firmly on the right course toward building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said, according to Xinhua News Agency.
(2026-07-02). Navy Already Looking For Alternatives To Its Brand New AARGM-ER Radar Busting Missile (Updated). twz.com 
The U.S. Navy has now made it clear it is at least exploring an alternative to the still-in-development AGM-88G
(2026-07-02). House Speaker Mike Johnson Has Completely Lost Control Because MAGA Republicans Won't Cooperate. newsone.com 
Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty | House Majority Speaker Mike Johnson is still For months, Johnson has struggled to bridge the gaps between certified MAGA Republicans, moderate Republicans (if those even exist anymore), and those who are willing to be at least a little less MAGA if it means getting important things done. On Tuesday, Johnson was forced to abandon his par…
(2026-07-02). Saudi Aramco ramps up exports from Ras Tanura. newarab.com 
At least five supertankers carrying a total of 10 million barrels of Saudi Aramco resumed loadings from Ras Tanura, the world's largest oil port, on Friday after a halt of nearly four months. The Saudi national oil company is ramping up…
(2026-07-02). China sets 2035 goal for AI-powered industrial internet development. ecns.cn China has released new guidelines to accelerate the development of its industrial internet, setting a goal of building a world-leading system by 2035 through deeper integration of artificial intelligence.
(2026-07-02). Lesbian, gay, and bi support for Labour has 'plunged' after attack on trans rights. thecanary.co 
New polling from YouGov has shown that many lesbian, gay, and bi people have abandoned the Labour Party since the 2024 election: üó≥Ô∏è NEW | Following Labour's attacks on trans people, Labour support amongst lesbian/gay/bi Brits* has plunged üìâ üü¢ Grn: 40% ( +23 )üî¥ Lab: 18% ( —24 )üü Lib: 13% ( —3 )‚û°Ô∏è […] | By
(2026-07-02). Everybody Moves Migrant Business Owners: Hassan from the U.S. mediasanctuary.org This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Hassan from the U.S.
(2026-07-02). Robotics and AI integration drive surge in China's embodied intelligence industry. ecns.cn China's embodied artificial intelligence industry is experiencing rapid growth this year, with sales revenue rising 22.4% in the first five months of 2026, according to tax data released by authorities.
(2026-07-02). Congress returns to Philadelphia to mark 250 years since America's first vote for independence. whyy.org Rep. Brendan Boyle hopes the event will serve as a rare bipartisan reflection on the nation's founding and Philadelphia's enduring place in American history. | Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., ranking member of the House Budget Committee, testifies to a House Rules Committee meeting to prepare the debt limit bill, The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, for a vote on the floor, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)…
(2026-07-02). Judge blocks USPS plan that could have restricted mail ballot delivery. nationofchange.org A federal court stopped…
(2026-07-02). Jaylen Brown traded to Philadelphia 76ers from Boston Celtics. aljazeera.com In an unexpected move, Boston traded the All-Star guard to division rivals Philadelphia for Paul George and draft picks.
(2026-07-02). US and "Israel" sign illegal agreement for permanent US embassy compound on stolen Palestinian land in Jerusalem. thecanary.co 
"Israel" and the US have signed a 99-year lease agreement to establish a permanent US embassy compound in Jerusalem. The move is deeply contentious. It not only reinforces Washington's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the Zionist state; it also involves land that was stolen from Palestinian families. Stolen Palestinian land On 1 July, […] | By
(2026-07-02). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-07-01). China's summer railway travel rush expected to handle over 1 billion passenger trips. ecns.cn China's annual summer railway travel rush will begin on Wednesday, with the national railway network expected to handle 1.01 billion passenger trips during the 62-day travel period from July 1 to Aug. 31, according to China State Railway Group.
(2026-07-02). Newsflash: The mythical has never existed. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-02). Why has Trump refused to renew the USMCA, and what will that mean? aljazeera.com Trade ambassador says US will not approve trilateral agreement with Canada and Mexico 'in its current form'.
(2026-07-01). Party urged to build on legacy, forge ahead. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, called on the Party not to rest on its past achievements, but to continue striving toward national rejuvenation and new historic accomplishments, at a grand gathering marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the CPC on Wednesday in Beijing.
(2026-07-02). Desperately Missing Susan. fpif.org Susan George passed away in February of this year. It is good to have waited this long for the movement to give her a proper send-off, for we have finally absorbed the shock of her departure and realized what a jewel we have lost. | What can one say about Susan George in 15 minutes? One can just scratch the surface of a truly multi-faceted life and personality. Only a biography will do her justice, and I hope one of her many admirers will do one soon. | But let me begin by saying that Susan wrote at least 15 books, all of them of great importance to the progressive movement, two of which definitely belong to the…
(2026-07-02). Take that, Boston: Philly has more Declarations of Independence than any other city. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia likes to get into a tussle. As the country celebrates its 250th anniversary, Philly is locking horns with Boston. | "There is 100% a rivalry between Boston and Philadelphia," said Emily Sneff, author of "When the Declaration of Independence was News." "It is sure to come up at almost any historical conference or any sort of event where you're talking about, 'Where did the Revolution really happen? Where was Ben Franklin really from?' Those kinds of questions."
(2026-07-02). Spain vs Austria: World Cup Round of 32 — Preview, predictions, team news. aljazeera.com Spain take on Austria in Los Angeles, with the winner facing either Portugal or Croatia in the last 16.
(2026-07-02). Farage exposed for having THREE more houses than registered. thecanary.co 
Once again, Nigel Farage is facing questions about his finances. As a person gets older, they begin to forget things. One thing they usually remember, however, is how many homes they have in their property portfolio (usually between one and zero). Farage, it seems, either forgot how many he had, or decided he didn't need […] | By
(2026-07-02). Climate Activists Take On A New Foe: Data Centers. scheerpost.com Kate Yoder, People's World. Amid the many political casualties of 2025 — mass federal layoffs, shuttered agencies, and clean energy spending cuts — the passing of one of the last decade's defining political projects went almost entirely unnoticed. On December 31, 2025, the Green New Deal Network, a coalition of climate, labor, and social justice organizations, …
(2026-07-02). Thailand Drives Southeast Asia Tourism Rebound. infobrics.org Fresh data shows Thailand anchoring Southeast Asia's tourism upturn as arrivals from Malaysia, China, India, Russia and Singapore boost visitor numbers and spending…
(2026-07-02). Navy's New 'Doomsday Plane' Delayed As Watchdog Says Developmental Concerns Are Now Realities. twz.com 
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) says
(2026-07-02). Egypt 'not sure' if Salah will start World Cup knockout clash. newarab.com 
(2026-07-02). Can I Own a Home in Makkah, Madinah? New Saudi Real Estate Law Explained. ummid.com The Saudi Cabinet on Friday June 23, 2026 approved the executive regulations for the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis which allows foreigners to own properties in the Two Holy Cities — Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah.
(2026-07-02). Green Hypocrisy. The Case of Baltimore's Bresco Waste-to-Energy Incinerator. wattsupwiththat.com One definition of hypocrisy is pretending to have beliefs, values, or virtues that your actions do not match. In simple terms, it means saying one thing and doing another.
(2026-07-02). new party puts their independence at risk. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-02). Businessman on trial in Malta over prominent journalist's murder. aljazeera.com Yorgen Fenech is charged with orchestrating the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
(2026-07-02). DTE Maha 2026 Post HSC Pharmacy Diploma Admission Begins. ummid.com Online registration of the students seeking admission in First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) for the year 2026-2027 started through DTE Maharashtra official website phd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.
(2026-07-02). China's renminbi weakens 21 pips against U.S. dollar. ecns.cn The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi weakened 21 pips to 6.8088 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.
(2026-07-02). Everybody Moves Family: Akshirtha from India. mediasanctuary.org This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Akshirtha from India.
(2026-07-02). IBM Unpacks World's 1st Sub-1 Nanometer Chip Technology. ummid.com In what is billed as a major semiconductor breakthrough, Tech giant IBM introduced the world's first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a revolutionary transistor architecture at the 0.7 nm, or 7 angstrom node.
(2026-07-02). Mainland condemns DPP for stoking cross-strait confrontation. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson Thursday accused Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities of turning a blind eye to infringement by Japan and the Philippines and to the harm caused to the interests of people in Taiwan, while taking the opportunity to spread separatist fallacies advocating "Taiwan independence" and incite confrontation with the mainland.
(2026-07-02). With Hormuz reopened, has the oil shortage turned into a glut? aljazeera.com As flow resumes through the strait, an oil surplus may yet again destabilise global energy markets.
(2026-07-02). Pacific nations among hardest hit as global aid drops, says OECD. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Global aid forecasts have small island developing states "among the hardest hit individually" as aid spending reaches new lows. The OECD, which tracks their wealthy member states' Overseas Development Assistance (ODA), is projecting a 6.9 percent drop this year. Last year, it was 23.3 percent. In a report, it…
(2026-07-02). The Founders Never Meant the US To Be a Democracy. portside.org The Founders Never Meant the US To Be a Democracy |
(2026-07-02). "The American Revolution Was Hardly an Anti-Colonial Movement" : UCLA Historian Robin D. G. Kelley. democracynow.org 
Ahead of the July Fourth holiday and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we speak with the acclaimed scholar Robin D. G. Kelley, who examines how Black radicals have interpreted the document throughout U.S. history in a new essay for Hammer & Hope. Although the declaration famously asserts that "all men are created equal," Kelley says that clearly did not extend to Indigenous or enslaved Black people. "When the drafters developed this declaration, they assumed that human beings were basically white men," he says. But despite the "hypocrisy" of the declarat…
(2026-07-02). California Democrats strip elected education superintendent of authority. wsws.org Governor Newsom's AB 181 strips the elected education superintendent of executive authority, advancing the Democratic Party's assault on democratic rights and public education.
(2026-07-02). Lineages of the Engineering State: On China, the United States, and the Future. publicbooks.org "Perhaps, when we claim that China has exhausted the conceptual resources of the West, what we really mean is that China has exhausted the conceptual resources of American journalists and defense intellectuals in the Washington, DC area."
(2026-07-02). The Life of a Local Farmer at Maple View Farm. mediasanctuary.org Kyle Nisonger is the owner of Maple View Farm, an organic produce farm in Dutchess County. Kyle spoke with correspondent Lavender about what it's like being a small town farmer in the current economy and climate. | You can get more details about Maple View Farm at mapleviewfarmny.com and on Instagram @maple_view_farm_ny. You can also reach Kyle by phone at 203-249-1925 or by email at Kyle.Nisonger@gmail.com. | (This interview was recorded in May 2026.)…
(2026-07-02). Ignore Your Base, Lose Your Party. levernews.com The
(2026-07-02). Big Tech is turning A.I.'s dystopia into reality. mronline.org 
A.I. Artificial Intelligence imagined a world where corporations sell artificial love to a society starved of human connection. Twenty-five years later, Silicon Valley is trying to build it.
(2026-07-02). Reviewing Russia's Latest UNSC Briefing On Afghanistan. thealtworld.com Looking forward, Afghanistan still has a ways to go in its half-decade-long post-war recovery, the pace of which remains glacial largely due to UNAMA's ineffectiveness brought about by the West politicizing its work. | Russia's Deputy Permanent UN Representative Anna Evstigneeva shared an
(2026-07-02). Starmer's £300bn Defence Gamble: A Challenge for Burnham. ummid.com Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader on 22 June 2026 after a mutiny within his own party, but before leaving Downing Street, he unveiled a near- £300 billion, drone-heavy defence plan – a move critics call his final, and most contested, act as prime minister.
(2026-07-02). Governor Josh Shapiro: "You Can't BS Your Way Through Sports" whyy.org In this special episode, recorded live at the World Cup, we spoke with Governor Shapiro to talk about what it means for the city of Philadelphia to host a global event.
(2026-07-02). Maharashtra 11th Admission 2026 Special Round 1 Starts, Check Registration Steps. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Maharashtra is starting through its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' Special CAP Round 1 (open to all) of FYJC or Class 11 admission 2026, and asked the students to fill Part 1 Form (Registration Form) and Part 2 Form (Option Form) from today i.e. Monday June 29, 2026.
(2026-07-02). Vatican expels members of rebel Catholic group over unapproved ordination. aljazeera.com Vatican stresses only pope may approve bishop consecrations to safeguard apostolic ties to Jesus's original disciples.
(2026-07-02). Hong Kong Reunification Raceday held at Sha Tin. ecns.cn To celebrate the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the Hong Kong Jockey Club hosted the Hong Kong Reunification Raceday at Sha Tin Racecourse on Wednesday.
(2026-07-02). German coalition agrees on sweeping reform package in key breakthrough. aljazeera.com Under fire amid surge in far right, German chancellor unveils tax and pension reform package in bid to revive economy.
(2026-07-02). PHON versus Pini: IA editor pulls pin on Pelican Pauline. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-02). UAE's first passenger railway, jointly built by Chinese companies, begins trial operations. ecns.cn The United Arab Emirates' first passenger railway, jointly built by Chinese companies, began trial operations on Monday, marking the start of a new era of passenger rail travel in the country.
(2026-07-02). US: Haitians Set to Lose Protections, Risk Return to Violence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A rally in support of the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants before it expires on February 3 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US, January 28, 2026. | © 2026 Lynne Sladky/AP Photo…
(2026-07-02). The US oligarchy's crime boss: Trump pocketed $2.2 billion in 2025. wsws.org An annual income of $2.2 billion, equivalent to the incomes of 37,931 US autoworkers, computes to $251,000 per hour.
(2026-07-02). From Boston to Algiers: Assault on Algerian-American intensifies diplomatic engagement. peoplesworld.org 
ALGIERS—What began as the reported assault of a 14-year-old Algerian-American boy during FIFA World Cup celebrations in Boston has rapidly evolved into a matter of diplomatic significance, drawing direct intervention from Algeria's highest political leadership and placing the case firmly within the framework of bilateral legal and consular cooperation between Algeria and the United States. …
(2026-07-02). China, EU establish trade and investment consultation mechanism. ecns.cn China and the European Union have confirmed the establishment of a bilateral trade and investment consultation mechanism, according to a joint statement issued Tuesday.
(2026-07-02). German football has a bigger problem than a World Cup loss: Scapegoating. aljazeera.com Eight years ago, it was Mesut Ozil, who has Turkish roots. This time, German manager tries to blame Kurdish Deniz Undav.
(2026-07-02). After suspension, US resumes dollar shipments to Iraq. newarab.com 
The Haider Al-Aboudi, spokesperson for the Iraqi prime minister, told the newspaper, "Dollar shipments to Iraq
(2026-07-02). Chaos at Karameh crossing for Palestinian, Jordanian travellers. newarab.com 
Every morning, crowds of people pack into the Karameh (King Hussein) border crossing between Palestine and The crisis at the Karameh crossing (also known as the King Hussein Bridge) recurs every year at the start of the summer season, as tens of thousands of Palestinian expatriates return to spend their holidays, visit relatives, attend family occasions, or register children born abroad. | What was…
(2026-07-02). Ahead of the United States' 250th, Most Say Nation Has Lost Its Way. truthout.org Ahead of this weekend's Independence Day celebrations — with this year marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States — new polling suggests that most Americans believe the country has moved away from its founding principles, with an overwhelming number concerned that democracy is at risk of eroding. According to an NPR/PBS Newshour/Marist poll conducted last month and… |
(2026-07-02). Ram Mandir Robbery and Rise of Hindutva Thug Republic. ummid.com The Ayodhya scandal is however significant because the Ram Mandir is not merely a temple, as it is the central symbol of a political project that transformed Indian politics over the last four decades.
(2026-07-02). Kylian Mbappe highest goal scorer in Football WC Knockout stage. ummid.com France Captain Kylian Mbappe Wednesday July 01, 2026 became the highest goal scorer in the FIFA World Cup Knockouts.
(2026-07-02). Latvia and Ukraine taunt Moscow with joint drone plant near Russia's border. infobrics.org Ironically, the Kiev regime's drones entering the airspace of the Baltic Chihuahuas and crashing on their way to targets inside Russia are the main danger for the citizens of these countries.
(2026-07-02). One more Shanxi official investigated over deadly coal mine explosion. ecns.cn Another official has been placed under investigation in connection with a deadly coal mine gas explosion in north China's Shanxi province, provincial anti-corruption authorities announced Thursday.
(2026-07-02). Trump's $2.2 billion earnings called 'staggering grift on a scale never seen'. thecanary.co 
The US President Donald Trump's mandatory financial disclosure is out, and it shows that he hauled in at least $2.2 billion in 2025, his first year back for his second term in the White House. That's a shocking $1.6 billion more than the $622 million he scraped together in 2024, back when he was just […] | By
(2026-07-02). UP Polytechnic Round 1 Allotment Result 2026: Steps to Check. ummid.com The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) is declaring today i.e. Wednesday July 01, 2026 the UP Polytechnic Round 1 Seat Allotment Result on its official website 'jeecup.admissions.nic.in'.
(2026-07-02). The U.S. oligarchy's crime boss: Trump pocketed $2.2 billion in 2025. wsws.org An annual income of $2.2 billion, equivalent to the incomes of 37,931 US autoworkers, computes to $251,000 per hour.
(2026-07-02). Black Farmers Win Court Case That Restores $127 Million in Federal Grants. capitalbnews.org 
Black farmers like Sharon Mallory can finally get some relief after a judge ruled to restore millions of dollars in grants. Earlier this year, the Trump administration yanked the money away from organizations led by and in support of Black farmers. Mallory's organization, the 2020 Farmers Cooperative, promised to purchase equipment and land and provide …
(2026-07-02). The Engineering of Vulnerable Lines. thecanary.co 
Long before the contemporary landscape of concrete barriers and military zones reshaped Southwest Asia, colonial powers attempted to partition the Levant along lines that defied both human geography and physical terrain. The northern frontier of Palestine, drawn by British and French cartographers, was not merely a diplomatic boundary; it became the testing ground for an […] | By
(2026-07-02). Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker continues blistering criticisms of Trump administration. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—When it comes to his own presidential prospects, Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker is coy. He won't say "yes," yet. He won't say "no." But he knows he's mentioned in the media for the Democratic nod in 2028. "You're encouraging something I'm not talking about," Pritzker told Politico chief correspondent Jonathan Martin during a two-hour …
(2026-07-02). California gets Bruce Lee Day in a first for US state's Chinese Americans. aljazeera.com Bruce Lee Day aims to honour the San Francisco-born martial arts legend as a cultural bridge and Asian-American icon.
(2026-07-02). Indonesia Must Lead ASEAN Back Into the Game. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer 2026 won't be remembered for a single summit, a chairmanship slogan, or a carefully worded communiqué. It will be remembered for something colder and more structural: whether Southeast Asia adapted to a world that is no longer simply "globalized," but reorganized—by tariffs, industrial policy, export controls, strategic rivalry, and a growing …
(2026-07-02). Colorado Primary Results Register Another Victory for Democratic Socialism. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat Melat Kiros, Darializa Avila Chevalier, Brad Lander and Claire Valdez, are hardly household names. But if President Trump and his MAGA allies have their way they will soon be. Kiros who won the Democratic nomination for Congress and the other three who prevailed in Democratic congressional primaries in New York are all Democratic …
(2026-07-02). SCOTUS Guts TPS While Core Civic, GEO, Palantir Make Millions w/ Jesse Franzblau. thealtworld.com "ICE's budget is bigger than the Justice Department, the FBI, and all other federal agencies combined — and larger than around the top 10 militaries in the world… Congress gave $75 billion — then another $70 billion — with no restrictions. A blank check." | And private prison companies are cashing it, according to Jesse Franzblau, Associate Director of Policy with the National Immigrant Justice Center. With the US Supreme Court ruling Trump can end TPS protections for more than 350,000 immigrants from Haiti and Syria, the Temporary Protected Status program looks set to die by year's end withou…
(2026-07-02). Our Honest Review Of Ascent Funding In 2026. moguldom.com If you are in need of private loans for your education, there are plenty of lenders out there who may be able to give you what you need. We understand though that it can be a pain in the behind to go through and look at every single option out there, still ending up feeling …
(2026-07-02). Sanctions vs. Missiles: Is Europe Fighting Russia the Right Way? thinktank.pk The European Union has once again tightened economic pressure on Russia following one of the deadliest waves of missile and drone strikes against Kyiv in recent months. After Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles against Ukraine's capital, EU officials announced a fresh package of sanctions targeting companies involved in manufacturing drones and …
(2026-07-02). Morocco knocks Netherland out of 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Morocco defeated The Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout Tuesday June 30, 2026, knocking the Dutch out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Round of 32.
(2026-07-02). Wednesday 7/1: Leidesdorff Plaza Diamond Jubilee, 2026 Folsom Cattle Drive – Historic Leidesdorff Ranch. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza – RT Historic Folsom Station | Historic Sutter Street | Folsom, California…
(2026-07-02). Deeming Nationalism Infantile Isn't "Hating America" warisacrime.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, July 2, 2026 Wow, U.S. social media is suffering a pandemic of nationalism just in time for a celebration of a declaration of the crimes and abuses of King George, a laundry list of horrors that pale beside the accomplishments of any recent U.S. president — the quaint abuses …
(2026-07-02). F-15EX And Ghost Bat Team Up Over Pacific During Valiant Shield. twz.com 
(2026-07-02). Southern California Mining Expansion Challenged for Blocking Puma Movement. indybay.org VENTURA COUNTY, Calif., June 29, 2026 — The Center for Biological Diversity is challenging a Ventura County decision allowing a rock quarry to expand mining operations. A Center appeal filed with the county's board of supervisors notes that the expansion would block a critical connectivity area for the region's mountain lions and destroy some of the last populations of a native plant species.
(2026-07-02). How Large Solar Eruptions Evolve Thermally. ummid.com Indian astrophysicists have uncovered new insights into how large solar eruptions, known as Interplanetary Coronal Mass Ejections (ICMEs), evolve thermally during their journey from the Sun to the Earth.
(2026-07-02). New Solomon Islands PM breaks with China, cozies up to the West. responsiblestatecraft.org The Solomon Islands in the southwest Pacific recently emerged from weeks of parliamentary turmoil and a leadership shake-up resulting in a new government. The new prime minister,
(2026-07-02). The 2025-26 Supreme Court in review. cpusa.org 
If you are reading this article, the 2025-26 term of the Supreme Court of the United States has come to an end. The High Court voted along ideological lines in its highest profile cases. Cases involving transgender healthcare, religious parent opt-out rights, voting rights disputes, and national injunctions were determined by 6-3 votes. The recent term of the Roberts Court has drawn intense scrutiny from labor advocates, civil rights groups, and immigrant rights organizations because multiple rulings have been viewed as narrowing protections for employees, racial minorities, LGBTQ people, and undocumented immi…
(2026-07-01). China launches Haiyang-2E ocean satellite into planned orbit. ecns.cn China launched the Haiyang-2E ocean satellite aboard a Long March-4B carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Thursday. The satellite entered its planned orbit successfully, marking the complete success of the launch mission.
(2026-07-02). Brazil, Paraguay advance to 2026 FIFA WC last 16 after stunning victories. ummid.com Brazil and Paraguay Monday June 29, 2026 advanced to the 2026 Football World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Japan and Germany in their respective matches in the knockout round.
(2026-07-02). Immersive cultural park in central China begins trial operation. ecns.cn The Yellow River Suspended River Cultural Park in Kaifeng, Henan province, began trial operations on Wednesday.
(2026-07-02). Everybody Moves Migrant Business Owners: Aiden from China. mediasanctuary.org This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Aiden Wan from China.
(2026-07-02). Watch: Starmer's pharma deal with US will "cause over 200,000 avoidable deaths" thecanary.co 
The Starmer government's new 'pharmaceutical deal' surrender to the Trump regime will cost well over than 200,000 British lives, according to new analysis. Some £45bn will be diverted into the profits of US companies instead of providing treatment, with cancer patients especially hard hit. The report's findings were covered by Sky: ".. a new drug […] | By
(2026-07-02). FIFA World Cup: Portugal vs Croatia prediction, schedules, round of 16 race. aljazeera.com Spain, Portugal and Switzerland take centre stage as the knockout drama continues across North America.
(2026-07-02). Censorship in Pride March video. indybay.org The official recording of the 2026 San Francisco Pride March censored the Freedom Socialist Party and Radical Women contingent in the Pride March.
(2026-07-02). WBJEE 2026 Counselling: Registration, Choice Filling Begin Today. ummid.com West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is starting from today i.e. Tuesday June 30, 2026 choice filling and online registration of students seeking admission in West Bengal colleges of Engineering and Technology, Pharmacy and Architecture on the basis of WBJEE 2026 score.
(2026-07-02). The Canary finances in doubt after Lloyds shuts account. newarab.com 
Dozens of media workers were left in financial limbo this week after one of the UK's largest banks The publication, known for its coverage of UK politics and
(2026-07-02). Hamas-linked security body executes alleged Israel collaborator. newarab.com 
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(2026-07-02). Syria appoints new parliament as Israel tensions continue. longwarjournal.org Syria has completed the formation of its new People's Assembly, appointing the final 70 members of parliament as part of the country's political transition following the fall of the Assad regime. Meanwhile, security tensions persist along the Israeli border, where recent clashes and Israeli military operations underscore the complex security environment.
(2026-07-02). BRICS Tourism Industry Analysis Market Set to Reach USD 8.3 Trillion by 2036. infobrics.org According to the latest industry analysis by Future Market Insights (FMI), the global BRICS tourism industry analysis market is entering a phase of sustained expansion fueled by rising domestic travel activity, rapid digitalization of booking platforms, and growing interest in cultural and heritage tourism experiences…
(2026-07-02). Fourth of July celebrations, Paul Simon, 'The Sound of America' Culture Fest, Molly Tuttle and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org The Fourth of July holiday weekend builds across the Philadelphia region with a mix of large-scale celebrations and cultural programming tied to the nation's 250th anniversary. | In Philadelphia and beyond, that includes everything from community festivals and historical activations to the city's signature concert and fireworks celebration, with a star-studded lineup headlined by Christina Aguilera alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff, Will Smith and The Roots. In that same historical vein, "The Sound of America," a new rock opera staged at FringeArts, reimagines the life of Benjamin Franklin through music and storytelling.
(2026-07-02). Burkina Faso Forces Closure of UN Human Rights Office. hrw.org Click to expand Image | United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk during the opening of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, February 23, 2026. | © 2026 Valentin Flauraud/Keystone via AP Photo…
(2026-07-01). PLA Navy vessels Nanning, Hengyang arrive in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy ships Nanning and Hengyang entered the waters of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Thursday morning, according to Xinhua News Agency.
(2026-07-02). Taftan Customs Station and the Next Chapter of Pakistan-Iran Trade. thinktank.pk The Federal Board of Revenue's decision to designate 11.75 acres of land at Taftan Railway Station as a Land Customs Station is more than an administrative notification. It is a practical step toward unlocking the long-delayed economic potential between Pakistan and Iran. By formally allowing the loading, unloading and clearance of import and export goods …
(2026-07-02). A View of Global Balances from Moscow: The New World Order, the Future of NATO, and Türkiye's Geopolitical Role. uwidata.com 
By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist As the international system undergoes one of the most significant upheavals of…
(2026-07-02). Giant panda Meng Lan temporarily off display while adapting to new enclosure at Beijing Zoo. ecns.cn Beijing Zoo announced on Thursday that giant panda Meng Lan will not be on public display for the time being moved to a new giant panda pavilion.
(2026-07-02). US knows UAE fueling war in Sudan but $1.4 trillion is getting in the way. responsiblestatecraft.org Massad Boulos, the Trump Administration's top adviser for Africa and point man on Sudan, recently spoke before the United Nations Security Council and
(2026-07-02). "Rule of Law vs. Rule of Billionaires" : Supreme Court Says Trump Can Fire Regulators, Except at Fed. democracynow.org 
In a 6-3 ruling this week that overturned nine decades of precedent, the Supreme Court granted President Donald Trump the power to fire and replace officials at independent government agencies like the Federal Trade Commission. But in a separate 5-4 decision, the justices ruled that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook can stay in her job as she challenges Trump's efforts to fire her. | The seemingly contradictory rulings suggest a two-tier system of regulation, says Alvaro Bedoya, a former FTC commissioner who was fired by Trump last year. The independence and stability of the Federal Reserve is important to…
(2026-07-02). How MIFF is creating a home for Muslim filmmakers in London. newarab.com 
The Building on that focus, the festival's second edition brings together filmmakers from the UK, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Algeria and Palestine for a programme of premieres and special screenings, including around four to five female-led stories both in front of and behind the camera, which explore themes including racial profiling, question…
(2026-07-02). World Bank approves Morocco clean energy project. newarab.com 
The World Bank board of directors on Thursday approved $265 million in financing to support construction of a new pumped hydropower storage plant in Morocco, two days after abandoning a goal to devote 45% of its lending resources to climate-related projects. | The water will…
(2026-07-02). CIA Governor betrays workers of Virginia by vetoing collective bargaining right bill. mronline.org 
Abigail Spanberger follows the model of the CIA throughout the developing world.
(2026-07-02). Bird-suited protesters descend on NatureScot as board discusses guga hunt. thecanary.co 
Protesters dressed as gannet birds gathered outside NatureScot's headquarters in Inverness on Thursday 2 July, as the agency's board met to discuss the guga hunt. The guga hunt is the annual killing of young gannet seabirds on the remote Scottish island of Sula Sgeir. The chicks are slaughtered and sold for a local delicacy as […] | By
(2026-07-02). The left and breaching capitalism's digital fortress. mronline.org 
How can movements confront a digital capitalism that has become technologically advanced to an unprecedented degree?>
(2026-07-02). RFK Jr. Claims He's Investigating Terrorism Now, Too. theintercept.com 
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is taking a beat from his busy day job ending the scourge of vaccines and modern medicine to take up a right-wing push attempting to link the largest Muslim civil rights organization in the United States to terrorism. | The MAHA enthusiast
(2026-07-02). Philly medical teams at outdoor FIFA Fan Festival prepare for cases of heat illness as temperatures soar in the region. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As Philadelphia temperatures on Wednesday morning climbed toward a 105-degree heat index, doctors, nurses and paramedics formed a huddle inside the red-and-white candy cane striped medical tent at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill to get their daily assignments and updates. | The region's latest heat wave has health workers on high alert for heat-related illnesses and complications among World Cup fans and visitors to the outdoor festival. But medical teams say they have b…
(2026-07-02). DEBUNKED: The Truth About Burkina Faso and Israel w/ David Hundeyin. thealtworld.com "They basically telegraphed to the world that 'We are going to make this place ungovernable and unlivable for these people, unless we are going to be in charge of this place.' | France is not just complicit; France is an active player in what is happening in the Sahel." | What was Burkina Faso's final straw? Ibrahim Traoré's revolutionary government cut diplomatic ties with its former colonizer on June 26, but as investigative journalist and author David Hundeyin tells BT Live, Burkina has shown immense restraint with Paris leading up to this moment. From al-Qaeda-linked terrorists being interviewed on France 24…
(2026-07-02). A Palestinian home inside a cage. aljazeera.com This Palestinian family's home is sealed inside an Israeli settlement and the separation wall. Al Jazeera's Leila Warah…
(2026-07-02). China expands occupational injury insurance for gig workers nationwide. ecns.cn China has expanded a pilot occupational injury insurance scheme for platform and gig workers nationwide, extending coverage to more than 29.9 million participants, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said.
(2026-07-02). Maharashtra TET goes online from 2027. ummid.com The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET) exam will be held in Online Mode i.e. CBT — Computer Based Test mode, from its next edition to be held in 2027.
(2026-07-02). SEP (UK) calls for the release of Ali Ercan Akpolat at Turkish embassy in London. wsws.org SEP Assistant National Secretary Tom Scripps and a group of SEP members aimed to deliver a letter of protest to the Turkish ambassador. Staff at the embassy refused to open the door.
(2026-07-02). Detroit People's Tribunal Takes Mask off ICE. wibailoutpeople.org 
Activists gathered from various areas of Michigan to report on the excesses and brutality of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Custom and Border Patrol (CBP) along with the local police and the complicity of political officials. By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireWednesday July 1, 2026Political Review On Saturday June 27, the Detroit People's Tribunal was …
(2026-07-02). Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support. newarab.com 
The United States has said it will prevent the United Nations from supporting an African Union peacekeeping mission in The nearly 12,000-strong AU mission props up the fragile government in Mogadishu, helping it push back al Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab militants, whose previous offensives have brought them within striking distance of the capital and who control large swaths of the countryside in southern…
(2026-07-02). Racine, July 18, 2026: Community Meeting / Convivio Comunitario. wibailoutpeople.org 
Voces de la Frontera Join our upcoming Racine community meeting. We need to talk about recent ICE incidents and what we can do to keep each other and our communities safe. Saturday, July 18, 20261-3 p.m.1535 Layard Ave., Racine, WI—Acompáñanos en nuestra próxima reunión comunitaria en Racine. Necesitamos hablar sobre los recientes incidentes relacionados con …
(2026-07-02). From National Independence to Global Interdependence. warisacrime.org As Americans and people of other former colonies recognize, there's a great deal to be said for national independence. But, at times, we might also wonder: is it sufficient? Until recently in human history, imperialism was widespread. In 1939, Britain's Empire and Commonwealth alone had direct or de facto political and economic control of 25 …
(2026-07-02). Milwaukee, July 18, 2026: Register To Vote! wibailoutpeople.org 
Las próximas elecciones ayudarán a determinar el liderazgo y el futuro de nuestro estado. Visita este evento gratuito para obtener información de calidad y los recursos que necesitas para prepararte para votar. °Nuestro voto es nuestro poder! —- Upcoming elections will help determine the leadership and future of our state. Stop by this free event …
(2026-07-02). Wenzhou, Rio de Janeiro sign letter of intent to establish sister-city ties. ecns.cn Wenzhou City in east China's Zhejiang Province and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil signed a letter of intent to establish sister-city relations on Tuesday.
(2026-07-02). Taiwan needs to become a 'hornet's nest' of drones, US diplomat says. aljazeera.com De facto US ambassador Raymond Greene says drones represent a 'game-changing opportunity' to enhance Taiwan's security.
(2026-07-02). Ocean temperatures hit record highs as El Niño looms. aljazeera.com The world's oceans are under heat stress, with average sea surface temperatures hitting 21 ∞C.