(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). Iran rejects Oman's Hormuz proposal, suggests partial management of Omani route. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran Kazem Gharibabadi told state TV on Wednesday that Tehran rejected Oman's proposal to split transit routes equally between the two countries. Instead, he said, Tehran proposed managing shipping on its side of the strait, while Muscat would manage part but not all of the opposite lane. | "Oman proposed to us the creation of a route in the Strait of Hormuz, with 50% of it located in our territorial waters and 50% in Omani territorial waters. The route for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz could involve entering through our waters and exiting through Omani territorial water…
(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). Trump-Netanyahu strains come to light. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump voiced irritation with Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of their White House meeting on Tuesday, complaining that details of the Israeli prime minister's planned talking points on Iran had surfaced publicly, in a fresh sign of strain between the two leaders. | Asked about reports that Netanyahu wanted to talk to him about Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified facility buried deep underground near one of Iran's main nuclear sites, Trump said, using Netanyahu's nickname, "I don't need Bibi to tell me that. Bibi's telling me that because he wants me to stay involved." | "Why don't you just tell it to me…
(2026-07-29). Why Trump's "You're ____ing crazy" Remark Still Defines His View of Netanyahu. thinktank.pk For years, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu were widely portrayed as the closest political partners in modern U.S.-Israel relations. Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital, supported the Abraham Accords, withdrew from the Iran nuclear agreement, and consistently defended Israel on the global stage. Yet by mid-2026, the relationship appears far more complicated. The resurfacing of …
(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). What's Behind The Mutual Iranian-Ukrainian De-Escalation? thealtworld.com 
The US, Iran, and possibly also Russia appear to have calculated that it's not in their interests, only in Ukraine's and Israel's. | Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi's
(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). 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'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). Israel's decades-old US support risks losing Democrats. tribune.com.pk 
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 United States Republicans are eroding Democratic backing, threatening to turn one of America's closest alliances into a partisan divide. | Support for Israel among Democratic voters has plummeted, candidates critical of Israel are winning Democratic primaries and even moderate lawmakers are increasingly willing to challenge decades of US support for Israel. | The shift is evident in Congress. This month, nearly half of House Democrats voted for a failed amendme…
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). 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). Oil rises as US-Iran tension escalates after Iraq strikes, missile attack. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose more than $3 a barrel on Wednesday after joint strikes in Iraq by the United States and Saudi Arabia, and the interception of Iran's ballistic missiles aimed at US forces in the Middle East, while US crude inventories shrank. | Brent futures increased by $3.30, or 3.9%, to $87.39 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $3.05, or 3.8%, to $82.31 a barrel. | "Renewed strength comes after the US said it intercepted a ‚Å surprise attack on US troops," ING analysts said in a note. | "Saudi Arabia int…
(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"
(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). Kimura Mitsuhiro calls on the US: "Withdraw your bases in Japan!" unitedworldint.com By Kimura Mitsuhiro, President of the Japanese Patriotic Organization Issuikai The international conference entitled "The Alliance to Prevent a Great War," organized by the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center, was held at the Meyra Palace Hotel in Ankara on 18—19 July 2026. UWI will present the speeches held on the conference during the coming days. …
(2026-07-29). Pakistan urges UN to fully implement Gaza peace plan, warns delays threaten peace prospects. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Tuesday urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to ensure the full implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza and the peace framework endorsed by the Council, warning that delays risk "irreparably undermining the prospects for a just and lasting peace" and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. | Addressing the UNSC's open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said the discussion offered "an important opportunity for a holistic assessment of the situation in…
(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). Israel funded $46.5m campaign to influence AI responses on Gaza war: report. tribune.com.pk 
Israel spent tens of millions of dollars on a digital influence campaign designed to shape how artificial intelligence systems respond to questions about the Gaza war, according to a report published Tuesday by Drop Site News. | The report alleges that Brad Parscale, President Donald Trump's former campaign manager, and his firm, Clock Tower X, built a network of websites under a $46.5 million contract with the Israeli government to promote Israeli narratives and influence AI platforms including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity. | According to documents cited by Drop Site, Clock Tower X produced hundred…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Mairead Bernadette: The Primary Contradiction is Imperialism! Long Live the Irish Black Freedom Struggles! wibailoutpeople.org 
"I am oppressed as a woman, and I'm also oppressed as an Irish person. Everyone in this country is oppressed and yet we can only end our oppression as women if we end the oppression of our nation as a whole. But, I don't think that alone is enough. This isn't the first time that …
(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). 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). 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). 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). Musk's X says Australia social media ban crackdown undermines international law. tribune.com.pk 
Elon Musk's X accused Australia of trying to give its internet regulator unfair information-gathering powers and undermining US law with plans for tougher enforcement of a teen social media ban. | Australia's world-first law barring accounts for under-16s took effect last December, drawing criticism from social media companies, mostly based in the United States. | But the contention by X, whose parent company is Musk's just-listed SpaceX, amounts to one of the world's most powerful people injecting a geopolitical element into the debate. | The plans did not give…
(2026-07-29). Wednesday 7/29: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(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). 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). 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…
(2026-07-29). AJK police say JAAC working under 'specific agenda', accuse protesters of using automatic weapons. tribune.com.pk 
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Police spokesperson Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Khawar Ali Shaukat on Wednesday said the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) was operating under an "agenda" aimed at destabilising the region, accusing protesters of firing automatic weapons at security personnel from fortified positions inside buildings. | "This shows that the banned JAAC is working here according to an agenda, the purpose of which is to destroy peace in AJK, disrupt Kashmir's social fabric, and, at the same time, undermine the atmosphere of brotherhood and peace," said Shaukat during a press co…
(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). FBISE announces SSC 2026 annual examination results. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) on Wednesday announced the results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Part-I and Part-II First Annual Examination 2026 at a ceremony in Islamabad. | Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui formally announced the results by pressing the button. | Delivering the welcome address, FBISE Chairman Prof Dr Ikram Ali Malik welcomed the participants and briefed them on the conduct of the examinations and the Board's performance. | According to the chairman, a total of 292,831 candidates appeared in the S…
(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). Ministers defend AJK polls as 'free and fair'. tribune.com.pk 
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday described the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections as "peaceful, fair, free and credible", while inviting opposition parties to pursue constitutional remedies if they wished to challenge the results. | Addressing a joint press conference alongside Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam in Islamabad, Sanaullah said the people of AJK had exercised their democratic right by electing representatives on 13 seats during polling held on July 27. | Citing Electio…
(2026-07-29). Sunday 8/2: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-07-29). Is America's Military Shield Over Europe Coming to an End? thinktank.pk For more than seven decades, American troops stationed across Europe have symbolized Washington's commitment to NATO and the continent's security. From Germany and Italy to Poland and the Baltic states, the U.S. military presence has acted as both a deterrent against adversaries and a reassurance for European allies. That assumption is now being tested. The …
(2026-07-29). Tuesday 8/4: Phonebank for Cori Bush! indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/coribush1/event/918558/…
(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). 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). K-P law grants sweeping privileges to PA speaker. tribune.com.pk 
Official vehicles, immunity and expanded travel benefits included…
(2026-07-29). Tirah families' return set for October 10. tribune.com.pk 
(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). PTI gears up for August 5 rally. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has launched preparations for its August 5 public rally, step-ping up efforts to mobilise party workers across Peshawar and other parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. | Party workers' meetings are being held in the provincial capital, while banners promoting the event have started appearing across the city. PTI leader Zubair Ahmad Qureshi said workers from other provinces would also participate in the gathering, which will be held near the Peshawar Motorway Plaza. | He described the event as one of the most significant rallies in the province's history, adding that August 5 would be obse…
(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). Man critically injured at EMR scrapyard in Camden was 'impaled' by blowtorch. 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? A contractor who was Around 11: 30 p.m. on July 18, firefighters responded to a call "
(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). 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). 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). OpenAI's rogue agent compromised a customer at a second tech firm, executive says. tribune.com.pk 
The rogue agent that escaped from OpenAI and went on a days-long hacking spree at the AI firm Hugging Face also compromised a customer at a second tech company — New York-based Modal Labs — according to a Modal executive and two other sources familiar with the matter. | Modal executives emphasised that the company itself was not hacked. | According to a timeline published by Hugging Face, on Tuesday, the rogue agent broke into a sandbox, or ‚Å an isolated testing environment, "hosted on a third-party provider's infrastructure" before turning it…
(2026-07-29). Annie Humphrey 'Edge of America'. wibailoutpeople.org 
(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). Saturday 8/29: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(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). Hydrogen plane pioneer seeks lifeline funding. wattsupwiththat.com If it was at all feasible, aircraft manufacturers and the likes of Rolls Royce would be gobbling up the technology.
(2026-07-29). Madison Labor Community Leaders Press Conference July 31, 2026 to Support Demands of Corey Ruiz Family Protest Encampment. wibailoutpeople.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2026 Contact: Aaron Liu aaronliu2718@gmail.com MADISON LABOR AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO HOLD JULY 31, 2026 PRESS CONFERENCE TO SUPPORT DEMANDS OF PROTEST ENCAMPMENT MADISON — Labor and community leaders will hold a press conference on July 31st at 6pm at the Social Justice Center: 1202 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703 …
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-07-29). Sharjeel scoffs at Maryam's remarks. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, reacting to the statement of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, on Tuesday said that the saying, "adding insult to injury", aptly applies to the Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N). | He said that the PML-N's theft of the innocent Kashmiris' right to vote is evident for everyone to see. He said that massive rigging took place, weapons were openly displayed, and a PPP worker was martyred. Instead of expressing condolences and regret over the incident, Maryam Nawaz chose not to do so. He added that she spo…
(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). The Grass Is Greener on Riverwest Radio: Reflections on the Public Execution of Corey Ruiz by Madison Cops. wibailoutpeople.org This week we discuss the tragic public shooting of Corey Ruiz by a member of the Madison Police Department. Joining in the discussion are Debra Gillespie founder of Mothers against Gun Violence, Dena Eakles of Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice and Kai Rasmussen from WI Bail Out the People Movement who has been a …
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(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). AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing e-commerce as growth engine. tribune.com.pk 
The global race to build artificial intelligence is redrawing Asia's air cargo map, prompting airlines to redesign networks around growing semiconductor manufacturing hubs as cross-border e-commerce loses momentum. | Unlike…
(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 condemns US move to sanction Chinese research institutions. tribune.com.pk 
China on Wednesday voiced strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the US Department of Defence's decision to place some Chinese research institutions on a sanctions list, saying it would take necessary measures to protect its legitimate rights and interests, according to state media. | "China will take necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese research institutions and ensure a sound environment for normal scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation," said a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, Xinhua News Agency reported. | The spokesperson said the…
(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). Wednesday 8/26: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(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). Middle East crisis deepens as US, Saudi forces strike 'Iran-backed' groups in Iraq. tribune.com.pk 
Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) said Wednesday that at least 20 of its members were killed and 32 others wounded in overnight United States-Saudi airstrikes targeting the group's headquarters in several provinces across the country. | In a statement carried by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the PMF said the strikes hit its facilities in the provinces of Baghdad, Wasit, Nineveh, Basra, Kirkuk, Karbala and Diyala, causing extensive damage to its headquarters, military vehicles and equipment. | It said specialised committees are continuing field assessments to determine the full extent of the damage. | "Th…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Saturday 7/25: California Single Payer Meeting For Heatlhcare. indybay.org Eric Quesada Center | 518 Valencia St | San Francisc…
(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). 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). PSX tumbles 1,340 points as global sell-off, oil surge hit sentiment. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its losses on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling 1,339.73 points, or 0.75%, to 176,284.15 at 1: 04pm amid weak regional markets and rising oil prices. | The Index had earlier dropped 1,297.67 points, or 0.73%, to 176,326.21 at 9: 34am. | The KSE-100 traded between an intraday high of 176,935.03 and a low of 175,631.74. Trading volume stood at 120.55 million shares, while the traded value was recorded at Rs10.69 billion against the previous close of 177,623.88. | The market's decline came amid a broader sell-off in Asian stocks, with investor concerns ov…
(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.
(2026-07-29). 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). 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). 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). After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan's shopping mall disaster. tribune.com.pk 
Workers in a mall in southern Japan described being thrown to the floor or enveloped in a cloud of dust by a massive 7.1-magnitude quake that rattled the building on Tuesday. They were the lucky ones. An hour later, the real disaster struck. | Hundreds of shoppers and store employees, quickly ushered by staff to evacuate, watched on in horror as an explosion ripped through the building, exposing the structure's steel beams and catapulting debris across the parking lot. | First responders, initially fearful of entering the wreckage, hauled eight people from the partially collapsed site early on Wednesday, among…
(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). 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). Kwame Ture Lessons from the 60's. wibailoutpeople.org 
(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). 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). 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). (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). 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). 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). 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). Why Netanyahu didn't want a Zelenskyy moment with Trump. aljazeera.com Diplomats Jeffrey Feltman and Michael Ratney…
(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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-07-28). 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). 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). PHC bars deportation of Afghan cancer patient. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has re-strained law enforcement agencies from arresting or deporting an Afghan national suffering from cancer and his two family members for a period of 30 days on humanitarian grounds. | A two-member bench comprising Justice Salahuddin and Justice Jawad Ehsanullah disposed of a petition filed by cancer patient Anar Gul, his wife, and their son, directing them to approach the relevant author-ities for a medical visa or submit an application to the Ministry of Interior seeking permission to remain in Pakistan until the completion of his treatment. | The court ordered that if such a…
(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). Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildout. tribune.com.pk 
The Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled bans that target imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters, seeking to protect the US AI buildout from national security threats and reshore key industries slated for explosive growth. | The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday afternoon released the measures, which bar Chinese imports of new humanoid and quadruped robots, in addition to connected power inverters, which enable renewable energy sources and batteries to connect to grids and data center equipment. | The restrictions, as first reported by Reuters, show the Trum…
(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). 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). 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). New UK PM Andy Burnham Has Supported a 90% Cut in Hydrocarbon Use Within 10 Years. wattsupwiththat.com As Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham wanted to slash hydrocarbon use by 90% in 10 years. Now the new Energy Minister is making similar noises. Chris Morrison wonders if destroying modern society is still the plan.
(2026-07-29). Nina Simone Backlash Blues. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-29). How Are Poland's Rising Defense Expenditures Affecting the European Security Architecture? unitedworldint.com By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist Whilst perceptions of security in Europe have changed significantly in the wake of the Russia—Ukraine War, Poland has emerged as one of the most notable actors in this transformation. Having increased its defense spending to approximately 4.5 per cent of gross domestic product, the Warsaw government is moving towards a …
(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). State Department accuses Americans of being communists. indybay.org March 5, 1960 photo of Ernesto "Che" Guevara…
(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). 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). 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). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. 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). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. 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). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). South Sudan: Finding Loved Ones Again Through the Power of Digital Connectivity. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). Will Germany bring back mandatory military conscription next year? aljazeera.com
(2026-07-29). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's approach to confidentiality. 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). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. 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). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). ICRC working paper on six ICT-related threats faced by civilian populations. icrc.org
(2026-07-29). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. 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). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" 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…
(2026-07-29). Il conflitto tra Stati Uniti e Iran si riaccende: era tutto scritto in un documento del 2009. strategic-culture.su Perché l'Iran ha iniziato a sferrare attacchi contro l'Iran poche settimane dopo la conclusione della "tregua" e su cosa si basano le azioni dell'amministrazione americana? | Segue nostro Dalla fine delle
(2026-07-28). PEPE BREAKS Iran Says YES On Its Terms: Inside Monday's Rawalpindi Meeting US Team with Asim Munir. thealtworld.com Sources tell Transition Protocol that Iran has informed Pakistan it agrees in principle to return to the MOU process — on Iran's sequencing: the Strait of Hormuz settled first, the US blockade lifted and funds unfrozen second, and the nuclear file last. In this episode, Pepe Escobar and Zulfiqar Ali go line by line through a fresh intel report: the US delegation's Monday meeting with Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ Rawalpindi, the personal letter hand-delivered to the Supreme Leader, the venue fight between Islamabad, Doha and Switzerland, and the security guarantees Pakistan is prepared to mount. | With Ab…
(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). Iran proposes temporary Hormuz plan giving itself greater control over transit lines. al-monitor.com DUBAI, July 28 (Reuters) – Iran has proposed to Oman a temporary arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under which one direction of traffic would pass through Iranian waters and part of the opposite route would also be in Iranian waters, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi told state television on Tuesday.Gharibabadi said Tehran rejected an Omani proposal for an equal division of transit routes between the two countries, saying such a plan did not address Tehran's security concerns until long-term regional stability is achieved.
(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). 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). Trump to host Netanyahu, Zelenskiy as Ukraine, Iran wars reach critical stages. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday, with wars in Iran and Ukraine at critical stages and his ties with both leaders markedly different. | Relations with Zelenskiy have warmed as Ukraine has blunted Russian advances, while Netanyahu arrives amid growing White House frustration over the lack of progress toward a broader settlement in the Iran conflict and criticism from some of Trump's supporters who oppose deeper US involvement in the Middle East. | The two men are in Washington to attend a memorial service…
(2026-07-28). US, Saudi forces strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq. al-monitor.com US and Saudi Arabian forces said they struck Iran-backed militants in Iraq on Wednesday in retaliation for recent attacks, following a short pause in Iran war hostilities. | The combined air operation came as President Donald Trump met with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington for their first in-person talks since the Middle East war began in late February.
(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). 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). Changing Security Approaches in the Gulf Countries and the Example of Türkiye! unitedworldint.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran not only altered the balance of power and the power struggle among these countries but also seriously shook the security architecture that Gulf countries had been building for years. Because following the approximately 130-day war, a much clearer question now faces the …
(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). Oil prices fall 5% to two-week low. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices dropped about 5% on Tuesday to a two-week low, on cautious hopes that the pause in fighting ?between the United States and Iran will lead to talks to end the war, even though previous halts have proved only temporary. | Brent futures fell $4.27, or 4.8%, to settle at $84.09 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $3.35, or 4.1%, to settle at $79.26. After dropping about 16% over three days, Brent closed at its lowest since July 13 and WTI at its lowest since July 16. | Iran has denied seeking to resume talks with the US, contradicting statements from US President Donald Trump.
(2026-07-28). US, Saudi Arabia strike Iran-aligned militias in Iraq as IRGC targets US forces in Jordan. al-monitor.com The IRGC's attempt to redraw the status quo amid an uneasy stalemate comes as White House hedges its military options and Omani officials seek to bring the two enemies back to the negotiating table.
(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). Maritime Union of Australia helps quash debate of Gaza genocide at Labor conference. wsws.org The union bureaucrats that have postured as opponents of the genocide played the linchpin role in suppressing any discussion of the Israeli regime's crimes at Labor's national conference.
(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). 'The dream I carried is gone': Miscarriages rise amid trauma of Gaza's war. aljazeera.com At al-Awda Hospital, doctors say about 70% of pregnancy losses they see are linked to Israel's genocide and blockade.
(2026-07-28). In defense of Cuba against Marco Rubio's lies and damnation. peoplesworld.org 
Last week, the State Department released a 100-page document titled "Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism." Those 100 pages contained a multitude of outright lies, excoriating damnations, and the creation of a mythical nation of epic proportions, hellbent on destroying the U.S. I can only hope that whoever wrote the report stretched before that …
(2026-07-28). Cuba's foreign minister says the island will continue to be a symbol of solidarity. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has affirmed that the island will continue to be a symbol of solidarity and sovereignty, highlighting the support activities carried out this weekend in more than 30 cities around the world. | In a message posted on the social network X, the foreign minister expressed that the displays of support from thousands of Cubans and friends demonstrate the broad international support for the Caribbean nation. | "The numerous displays of solidarity from thousands of compatriots and friends in more than 30 cities around the world are moving," Bruno Rodríguez wrote. | The Cuban foreign…
(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). Javier Hurtado Mira: "They follow America's orders in the European Union" unitedworldint.com 
By Javier Hurtado Mira, Chairman at Democrat Youth Community of Europe (DEMYC) The international conference entitled "The Alliance to Prevent a Great War," organized by the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center, was held at the Meyra Palace Hotel in Ankara on 18—19 July 2026. UWI will present the speeches held on the conference during the …
(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). Pakistan, Jordan condemn Israeli actions. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Jordan on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the worsening situation in Palestine, particularly the continued Israeli military operations in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, including intensified air strikes, ongoing ground offensives and escalating settler violence. | The situation came under discussion during a phone call between DPM and FM Ishaq Dar and his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Safadi. The two leaders strongly condemned the repeated mass incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli settlers and far-right groups.
(2026-07-28). Venezuela Establishes Infrastructure Repair Protocols and Launches Popular Reconstruction Brigades. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( On Monday, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the launch of popular reconstruction brigades to accelerate this new phase…
(2026-07-28). A Guide To China's Growing Long-Range Nuclear Missile Arsenal >. twz.com 
China fields the largest and most sophisticated ballistic missile arsenal in Asia, supported by what the U.S. Department of Defense has China has…
(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). 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). '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). 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). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). Trojan Horse for Zionist Transhumanism: Peter Thiel and Clavicular. muslimskeptic.com It is very normal in this modern globalist world for high-profile individuals to be connected to each other in some way, and one such connection has recently surfaced between transhumanist billionaire Peter Thiel and looksmaxxing influencer Braden Peters aka Clavicular. Rumors of a secret personal relationship between the two have been floating around. However, the …
(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). 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). 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). 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). Fashion meets glamour at Karachi runway spectacle. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-28). Fatal Shooting in ICE Operations. aljazeera.com Trump's ICE crackdown grows with new funding and hires as deaths and abuse claims draw review.
(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). 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). 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). America's power rankings: The Lone Star leads the pack. strategic-culture.su America runs on electricity — but not equally. One state towers above the rest. Texas alone generates a staggering 13.44% of the nation's total electricity, more than any other state by a wide margin. This infographic ranks all 50 states by their share of U.S. power generation, revealing who fuels the grid, who barely registers, and just how dominant the Lone Star State really is.
(2026-07-28). Yemen's Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia oil tanker. aljazeera.com The Houthis recently declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, targeting several tankers.
(2026-07-28). Is "I don't feel any emotion about climate change" a Symptom of Emotional Distress? Or do People Just Not Care? wattsupwiththat.com The people surveyed might have had other problems on their minds.
(2026-07-28). Are the Recent Northwest Wildfires a Sign of Global Warming? The Science Says No. wattsupwiththat.com There has been drumbeat in the media that the wildfires were the result of, or significantly enhanced by, global warming/climate change due to increasing greenhouse gases such as CO2.
(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). 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). Ebola response workers strike in DR Congo as death toll spikes. aljazeera.com Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment centre in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, have gone on strike.
(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). 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). 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). UE Union Local 1186: Justice for Corey Ruiz! Live Over Property! All Out for August 4, 2026 Madison Common Council Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-28). Air conditioner exports via Guangzhou Customs rise 11.2% in H1. ecns.cn Companies within the customs district administered by Guangzhou Customs exported more than 9.53 billion yuan (about $1.4 billion) worth of air conditioners in the first half of 2026, up about 11.2% year on year, according to customs data.
(2026-07-28). What will it take to stop the conflict in Sudan? aljazeera.com The army says it's retaken a key highway linking Khartoum to El-Obeid.
(2026-07-28). Commemorative stamps mark UNESCO anniversary at Beijing Central Axis museum. ecns.cn A temporary post office opened on Monday at the Tai'anli Museum on Beijing's Central Axis, marking the second anniversary of the site's UNESCO World Heritage inscription with a commemorative stamp and cover release ceremony.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 2026 Chinese Culture Carnival opens in Tokyo. ecns.cn The 2026 Chinese Culture Carnival kicked off in Tokyo on Friday, offering young people from China and Japan a bridge for cross-cultural learning and mutual appreciation.
(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). 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). Aurangzeb chairs first Access to Finance meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the first meeting of the Access to Finance Steering Committee, established to provide strategic oversight for the Prime Minister's Access to Finance Plan 2026-2028, according to an official statement issued on Monday. | The meeting focused on advancing affordable access to finance for priority sectors, including SMEs, agriculture, information technology, exports, renewable energy and housing. The committee reviewed a presentation covering governance structure, targeted outcomes and implementation workstreams aimed at expanding access to finance and strengthening fina…
(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). 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). 60-day oil stocks planned to avert crisis. tribune.com.pk 
The National Coordination and Management Council (NCMC) has given the directive to expedite work on building strategic crude oil reserves by inviting oil-producing countries to meet consumption needs for 60 days and address Pakistan's energy-security concerns. | The directive comes in the backdrop of US-Iran war that has triggered fears of a looming oil crisis. Earlier too, the government had planned to build 60-day strategic oil reserves in 2006 but the plan could not materialise due to changes in political administrations and the lack of seriousness. Moreover, the strategic oil reserves framework also featur…
(2026-07-28). Changshan Islands added to UNESCO World Natural Heritage list. ecns.cn The Changshan Islands migratory bird habitat in Dalian, a coastal city in northeast China's Liaoning Province, was inscribed onto the UNESCO World Natural Heritage list on Monday at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea.
(2026-07-28). Donald Trump and world leaders attend Lindsey Graham's funeral. aljazeera.com Donald Trump said Lindsey Graham was a force in politics at the late senator's funeral in DC.
(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). 'Bigotry' As Government Policy: Trump Orders ICE To Ramp Up Arrests of Haitians. portside.org 'Bigotry' As Government Policy: Trump Orders ICE To Ramp Up Arrests of Haitians |
(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). 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). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-07-28). Tributes paid to Lindsey Graham at US Capitol ceremony. aljazeera.com Hundreds of officials gathered in the Capitol Rotunda to honour late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
(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). Cabinet approves amendments to Oil Refining Policy for Euro-V fuel rollout. tribune.com.pk 
The Cabinet Committee on Energy on Tuesday approved amendments to the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy 2023 that will enable the modernisation of Pakistan's existing oil refineries to produce Euro-V compliant petrol and diesel, while reducing the production of furnace oil and other low-value petroleum products, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). | Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the cabinet committee meeting at the Prime Minister's House, where members reviewed refinery upgrades, energy sector reforms, and progress on implementation of the refining policy. | The prime min…
(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). 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). '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). Federal court hands Trump a loss on mail-in ballots. peoplesworld.org 
BOSTON—On the eve of a mass union-led nationwide campaign on July 28 to "Protect Our Public Post Office" financially, the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston gave postal workers and the nation's voters a win by forcing a delay—probably until after this fall's election—on implementing a Donald Trump demand to almost completely curb …
(2026-07-28). Profit-booking pulls PSX down by 638 points. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) took a breather on Tuesday after a sharp 4% surge in the benchmark KSE-100 index in the previous session as profit-taking pulled the market down despite continued buying interest in selected stocks. | The KSE-100 shed 638.45 points, or 0.36%, to settle at 177,623.88. During the trading session, it touched the intra-day high of 179,123.01 and low of 177,434.96. | According to Ahmed Sheraz of KASB KTrade, the stock market witnessed a mixed session after the benchmark index had rallied more than 4% on the previous trading day, with investors opting for selective profit-taking while b…
(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). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). 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). NYT's embarrassing anti-DSA meltdown. mronline.org 
Democratic Socialists of America candidates won several Democratic primaries for Congress and the state legislature in New York.
(2026-07-28). Announcing the first Waging Nonviolence Fellowship. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-07-28). Iraq proposes strategic economic ties. tribune.com.pk 
Iraqi Consul General in Karachi Dr Maher Mjhid Jejan has called for transforming the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Iraq into a comprehensive strategic economic partnership by substantially expanding bilateral trade, investment, technology collaboration and cooperation in AI. | He urged the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to lead trade delegations to Iraq and witness firsthand the country's remarkable economic and infrastructural transformation. | Speaking at the chamber, the consul general emphasised that although bilateral trade had started gaining momentum following th…
(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). Russia sanctions championed by Graham clear first Senate hurdle as Zelenskiy visits. al-monitor.com By Patricia Zengerle, Richard Cowan and Timothy GardnerWASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate advanced sweeping Russian energy sanctions legislation on Tuesday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited the Capitol, seeing the vote as a tribute to the bill's author, the late Senator Lindsey Graham, on the day of his funeral.Graham was among Kyiv's most influential and outspoken allies in Congress in its four-year-old war against Russia, and the bill aims to increase economic pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
(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). 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). 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). Digital future depends on delivery, not policy. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's digital future will not be defined by its policies but by the outcomes delivered, the GSMA has warned, stressing that no single organisation can deliver the Digital Pakistan agenda independently. | The global mobile industry body shared five strategic priorities in its report titled 'Digital Pakistan 2030-Building Momentum for Sustainable Investment, Trust and Inclusive Growth' for Digital Pakistan 2030, on Tuesday,, calling for stronger coordination among federal and provincial governments, clear ownership of agreed actions and regular progress reviews. | "Pakistan has established important foundat…
(2026-07-28). 1 year since the IWA-RFC hearing on the death of Ronald Adams Sr.: MIOSHA still silent as industrial toll mounts. wsws.org On July 27, 2025, the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees (IWA-RFC) presented its initial findings of its independent investigation into the death of Stellantis worker Ronald Adams Sr.
(2026-07-28). Australia: Labor's $10 billion housing scheme delivers under 1,500 homes in 2 years. wsws.org The Housing Australia Future Fund, a central part of Labor's election platform in 2022, was supposed to make available an additional 40,000 dwellings by 2029.
(2026-07-28). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-28). Deadly flooding strikes West Virginia and Texas as global climate catastrophe intensifies. wsws.org Floods, droughts, heatwaves and wildfires mark a further intensification of the global climate catastrophe, driven by decades of fossil-fuel emissions and the refusal of capitalist governments to undertake the internationally coordinated measures required to protect human life.
(2026-07-28). 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' unveils exclusive footage at Shanghai fan event. ecns.cn Exclusive footage from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" was shown for the first time worldwide at a fan event in Shanghai on July 24, where stars Tom Holland and Zendaya discussed the film ahead of its China release this Wednesday.
(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). The war at home: Record 2026-27 school closures—the working class pays for US imperialism. wsws.org The nationwide wave of closures is not the sum of isolated local decisions. It is the restructuring of public education in the interests of the financial oligarchy that declares neighborhood schools unaffordable while submitting a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget.
(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). Michigan: The Suspicious Unsolved Death of Timothy Johnson. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-28). Tuesday 7/28: Webinar: Creative Resistance & Media Activism in Western Sahara. indybay.org Online | www.nonviolenceinternational.net/webinar……
(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). The International Court of Justice Climate Liability Ruling Sets a Worrying Precedent for Pandemics and Public Health. wattsupwiththat.com In many countries the Covid response mimicked the climate change playbook. The catastrophism of both agendas was based on models. Claims of scientific authority and existential crisis escalated the agendas into moral crusades and people were asked to bear sacrifices for the good of the collective humanity and the planet.
(2026-07-28). PM to decide refinery policy fate today. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to remove long-standing bottlenecks in the Brownfield Refinery Policy as the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) meets on Tuesday to consider amendments that could determine the fate of billions of dollars in refinery upgrade investments. | According to official documents, the CCoE will consider amendments to the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy for Upgradation of Existing (Brownfield) Refineries, 2023, following consultations with stakeholders, including the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the finance division and the petroleum industry. | However, the proposed am…
(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). What Keeps the Dutch Up at Night? publicbooks.org Although the novels' protagonists are fascinating, even magnetic characters, they are eerie—all the more so because their unsettling behavior forces the reader to confront what most worries the Netherlands.
(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). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-07-28). The Weather Underground As Seen Through A Child's Eyes. scheerpost.com Michael Steven Smith, The Indypendent. The Weather Underground carried out a string of bombings in the early 1970s to protest the Vietnam War and corporate greed. Decades later, the child of two of the group's most well-known leaders shares his story of life on the lam. Zayd Ayers Dohrn, the son of Bill Ayers and Bernadine …
(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 DHS Rule Skips Asylum Interviews, Sends Some Cases Straight to Courts. truthout.org Washington — Federal asylum officers can deny interviews to asylum seekers and send them immediately to an immigration judge, speeding up deportation proceedings, under a rule U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published Tuesday. The rule, which takes effect immediately, will allow USCIS, a Department of Homeland Security agency, to refer directly to immigration judges certain asylum… |
(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). 'War criminal': Protesters confront Netanyahu motorcade in Washington DC. aljazeera.com 'F*** you Bibi.' 'War criminal!'
(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). 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). Prized Ohio Class Guided Missile Submarine USS Georgia Heading Into Retirement. twz.com 
(2026-07-28). Wisconsin: Justice for Corey Ruiz; Jail Killer Cops Demands Expand Statewide (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
(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). Narratives of moral conflict: Karim Khan and Delcy Rodriguez. mronline.org 
Social media is not conducive to nuance.
(2026-07-28). Le intromissioni e gli indirizzamenti di Gianni Infantino non impediscono agli spagnoli di imporsi nel mondiale di calcio. strategic-culture.su Tutto questo dimostra che, se il calcio è sempre più uno spettacolo e sempre meno uno sport, è comunque anche politica, massi | Segue nostro Fuochi d'artificio, incassi miliardari dagli sponsor a loro vantaggio e a sostegno della FIFA, stadi imprevedibilmente gremiti per una nazione, gli Stati Uniti, che non hanno mai mostrato grande amore per il "soccer", ovvero il calcio, anche se con biglietti dai prezzi spesso proibitivi. Gradinate g…
(2026-07-28). La riserva strategica "militare" che l'Unione Europea ha costituito per Kiev. strategic-culture.su L'UE — composta da governi che promettono una cosa e ne fanno un'altra — ha somministrato al popolo ucraino il suo veleno. | Segue nostro Introduzione: dalla "solidarietà " alla strategia | Quando la Russia è entrata per la prima volta in Ucraina nel febbraio 2022, l'Unione Europea ha reagito con una rapidità e una generosità senza precedenti nella storia del blocco. Sapendo cià≤ che sappiamo oggi su Frontex, sui miliardi…
(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…
(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). The Strongest El Niño in History Is Coming. Get Ready. progressivehub.net RYAN COOPER | THE AMERICAN PROSPECT…
(2026-07-28). The First Native Powwow Comes to Cal State LA After 79 Years. Here Is What I Learned From Attending. lataco.com The university's inaugural Indigenous Powwow wasn't just a celebration, it was an invitation to learn from Native voices, histories, and traditions that have always been here.