(2026-07-22). Iran unstoppable: Mojtaba's army bombs US consulate in Arabs' backyard after killing Trump's troops. hindustantimes.com Fresh explosions have been reported across Iraq and Bahrain as tensions between Iran and the U.S. continue to escalate. Videos circulating online appear to show aerial projectiles over Erbil, while reports suggest sirens sounded in Bahrain amid possible impacts near strategic locations. Here's what is known so far and the latest developments from the region.
(2026-07-22). Cuba's Foreign Ministry denounces slanderous campaign by the U.S. State Department. radiohc.cu Statement from the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly rejecting the new slanderous campaign by the U.S. Department of State against the island, published in its entirety on the Cubaminrex website. | Cuba rejects, in the strongest terms, the report published on July 20 by the United States Department of State, concerning Cuba's alleged subversive influence against that country. It is a mediocre propaganda pamphlet. It seeks to bolster the mendacious message that Cuba constitutes a threat to the United States, a pretext that the U.S. government uses for collective punishment and genocide against the Cuban p…
(2026-07-22). Population in Cuba continues to decline. radiohc.cu Cuba's population continues to decline, with a demographic profile characterized by low fertility, increased mortality, persistent aging, and high internal and external migration. | The deputy head of the National Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI), Juan Carlos Alfonso, specified that the country's effective population at the end of 2025 was 9,434,593 inhabitants, representing a decrease of 313,414 people compared to the previous year. | According to Alfonso, this downward trend, which has been common since 2021, is primarily due to the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic and the country's complex situ…
(2026-07-22). China rejects U.S. State Department report on Cuba. radiohc.cu Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, refuted recent US accusations of alleged intelligence cooperation with Cuba, as outlined in a recent State Department report. | In a press conference, the Chinese spokesperson also reaffirmed his country's support for Cuba in defending its sovereignty, Prensa Latina reported. | Lin Jian called the claims in the document, titled "Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism," unfounded. The report alleges that China uses Cuba's geographic location to gather intelligence against the United States. | The diplomat affirmed that relations between Beijing and Hava…
(2026-07-22). Open Arms director reaffirms solidarity with Cuba during visit to UNEAC. radiohc.cu àìscar Camps, director of the Spanish NGO Open Arms, visited the headquarters of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) on Tuesday, where he promised to return to premiere a video about the rescue mission they carry out in the Mediterranean. | According to the institution's Facebook page, Camps and his wife, Marlene Fautsch, were received by Marta Bonet, president of UNEAC, and its vice president, Magda Resik, who thanked them for their visit to Cuba and their solidarity. | The director of Open Arms asserted that their decision to cross the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, and the Caribbean at a time…
(2026-07-21). Foreign vlogger debunks flawed rhetoric behind western Xinjiang allegations. ecns.cn Most of the so-called "evidence" behind Western allegations against Xinjiang is prefaced by words of uncertainty, like "This could be happening", "This may be happening", noted Fernando Munoz Bernal, a Colombian vlogger who has travelled in Xinjiang many times.
(2026-07-21). China sweeps International Mathematical Olympiad with six golds. ecns.cn China topped the team standings at the 67th International Mathematical Olympiad in Shanghai, with all six contestants winning gold medals and three achieving perfect scores, CCTV News reported.
(2026-07-21). China's airlines expand network to more than 1,000 regular routes. ecns.cn Chinese airlines now operate more than 1,000 regular routes, with international passenger services connecting 177 cities in 80 countries across five continents, a civil aviation official said Tuesday.
(2026-07-22). The economic benefits of prescribed burning across Australia. onlineopinion.com.au It's winter and bushfires are rare, which is just the time when we should worry about them the most.
(2026-07-21). International community must be highly vigilant to Japan's neo-militarism: FM. ecns.cn Japan's neo-militarism has already reared its head and the international community must be highly vigilant and firmly oppose it, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.
(2026-07-21). China's central bank adds 100 bln yuan to relending quota for flood control, disaster relief. ecns.cn China's central bank has increased its agricultural and small-business relending quota by 100 billion yuan (about 14.7 billion U.S. dollars) to support flood control, disaster relief and post-disaster reconstruction, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) said on Tuesday.
(2026-07-21). PBOC adds $15 billion to relending quota for flood control, disaster relief. ecns.cn China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), said it has added 100 billion yuan (about $14.7 billion) to its agricultural and small-business relending quota to support flood control, disaster relief and post-disaster reconstruction.
(2026-07-21). Chinese film Dear You premieres in Thailand. ecns.cn The Chinese film Dear You held its Thai premiere in Bangkok on Tuesday, drawing strong interest from local Chinese communities.
(2026-07-21). Push to make AI a resource for all hailed. ecns.cn China's vision to turn artificial intelligence from an expensive frontier technology into a resource for affordable, widely accessible applications will bring huge benefits to more countries, businesses and ordinary people worldwide, said leading industry experts and company executives.
(2026-07-21). Beijing's GDP grows 5.4% in first half, services lead. ecns.cn Beijing's GDP reached 2.64 trillion yuan ($390 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 5.4% year-on-year, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Statistics said Monday.
(2026-07-21). China ranks as Bali's second-largest source of foreign tourists. ecns.cn China has become Bali's second-largest source of foreign tourists, with arrivals from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) and Taiwan maintaining double-digit annual growth in recent years, Chinese Consul General in Denpasar Zhang Zhisheng said Tuesday at a tourism safety meeting hosted by the consulate.
(2026-07-22). Beyond net zero: toward a carbon symbiosis society. onlineopinion.com.au Why the future depends on balancing human prosperity, energy security, and environmental stewardship.
(2026-07-21). China lodges serious protests with Philippine ambassador over attack on coast guard near Ren'ai Jiao. ecns.cn China has lodged serious protests with the Philippine ambassador to China on Tuesday morning over the recent confrontations between Chinese and Philippine personnel near Ren'ai Jiao, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday at a regular press conference.
(2026-07-21). China unveils corpus to push advanced tech research. ecns.cn China unveiled a national scientific corpus platform called "Aocang" at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on Friday, aiming to boost AI-driven research.
(2026-07-21). Magnitude-5.0 earthquake strikes SW China's Yunnan. ecns.cn A 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Mojiang Hani Autonomous County in Pu'er City, southwest China's Yunnan Province at 7: 43 p.m. on Tuesday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
(2026-07-21). Fuzhou residents beat the heat in wartime tunnel. ecns.cn Residents in Fuzhou, capital of southeast China's Fujian province, are using a former wartime air-raid shelter in Wushan Mountain, a hill in the city center, to escape summer heat that regularly exceeds 37‚ÑÉ (99‚Ñâ).
(2026-07-22). Japan: Flag Desecration Law Violates Free Speech. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Japan's chief cabinet secretary, Minoru Kihara, bows to members of the House of Councilors after lawmakers passed a law prohibiting desecration of the national flag, Tokyo, July 17, 2026. | © 2026 Eugene Hoshiko/AP Photo…
(2026-07-21). Multiple Chinese SOEs unveil buybacks, stake increases to boost market confidence. ecns.cn Several Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) announced a series of measures on Monday, including share buybacks, increased shareholdings and dividend distributions, underscoring their confidence in the long-term outlook of China's capital market.
(2026-07-21). Honda, GAC extend joint venture partnership to 2038. ecns.cn Honda Motor and China's Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group) agreed on Monday to extend the joint venture partnership to 2038, reaffirming their long-term commitment to the Chinese market.
(2026-07-21). Pentagon conceals dozens of US military casualties in Iran war. newarab.com 
Dozens of US troops were injured in US officials told The New York Times that an American military position was struck three times by Iranian missiles or drones, injuring dozens of personnel and damaging several helicopters. | The attacks reportedly took place days before another Iranian strike in Jordan that killed two US soldiers and left…
(2026-07-21). Satellite image shows Iran strike shredded US troops' housing units at Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti base. hindustantimes.com Iran's direct hit on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan tore through prefab U.S. troop housing, killing three soldiers and injuring many more as nearly 100 Americans have now been hurt in strikes across the region. This video examines claims of downplayed casualties, the vulnerability of "container" barracks, and the political fallout for President Trump as the war grinds on.
(2026-07-21). Trump Responds to US Military Deaths With Vows of Disproportionate Retaliation. truthout.org In a Truth Social post on Monday, President Donald Trump vowed to make Iran pay "many times over" for every death of a U.S. soldier in the war — an action that, if carried out, would likely constitute a war crime. This past weekend, CENTCOM announced the three latest deaths of U.S. service members in the war, upping the total number killed to 17 soldiers. The Department of Defense (DOD) also… |
(2026-07-21). Spain Decimates Argentina, Lifts 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com In a one-sided match virtually, Spain defeated the reigning champions, Argentina, in the final and lifted the 2026 FIFA World Cup Sunday July 19, 2026.
(2026-07-21). Hong Kong Customs busts 50 World Cup counterfeit goods cases worth HK$159 mln. ecns.cn Hong Kong Customs has seized an estimated HK$159 million ($20.3 million) worth of suspected counterfeit 2026 World Cup merchandise after cracking 50 cases during a nearly two-month enforcement campaign, authorities said Monday.
(2026-07-21). What Spain's Victory Means: Jules Boykoff on the World Cup, FIFA, Trump, "Collectivity" & More. democracynow.org 
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup has concluded, with Spain defeating Argentina to claim the coveted title. Spain's national team players accepted the championship trophy at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his close ally, United States President Donald Trump. Former professional soccer player Jules Boykoff, now a scholar who studies the political dimensions of the sport, joins us to discuss the various controversies that swirled around this year's tournament, held in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. this past month. | "While many of us were engrossed…
(2026-07-21). Sports and politics: No longer strange bedfellows. peoplesworld.org 
Sports has always billed itself as above petty indifferences, something that brings people together on the sanctity of the playing field. FIFA, the guardian of the soccer World Cup pledges to ensure accessibility to everyone, promising that each athlete will receive a reception that is "safe, welcoming and inclusive." The Olympics broadcast themselves as bringing …
(2026-07-21). Meet Djed Spence, 1st Muslim Playing for England, at FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Djed Spence – the first and only Muslim footballer playing in the England National Football Team, is creating waves all across for his excellent performances, and also the proud display of his faith during the 2026 Football World Cup.
(2026-07-21). Fact check: Viral image of Donald Trump sleeping during FIFA World Cup final is AI-generated. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple users have been sharing an image across social media platforms since Monday, allegedly showing US President Donald Trump sleeping during the FIFA World Cup final. However, the image is AI-generated. | On Sunday, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the FIFA World Cup 2026, ending Argentina's hopes of becoming the first team in 64 years to successfully defend the title. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal, while Rodri was named Player of the Tournament and Unai Simón won the Golden Glove. | Trump attended the final and later joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino in…
(2026-07-21). Palestinian football faces erasure under Israel's occupation. newarab.com 
When Spain lifted the World Cup trophy after defeating Argentina in a dramatic final, celebrations extended far beyond the stadium in New Jersey. | Across Palestinian communities and among pro-Palestine supporters worldwide, Spain's victory was embraced as a For many Palestinians, Spain's criticism of Israel's war on Gaza and Madrid's recognition of the State of Palestine in 2024 made the team a symbol o…
(2026-07-21). Spain, NOT France, to Play 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. ummid.com In yet another sensational semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Wednesday July 15, 2026, Spain defeated the favorite France to advance to the Final of the Mega Event.
(2026-07-21). And Brush Therein: The Losingest Loser At Work or Play. commondreams.org 
In "almost Shakespearean grotesquery," our cringe Buffoon-In-Chief thrust himself into the World Cup final only to be unceremoniously booed, snubbed and cropped out of team photos. Then he again assailed Canada for smoke from their wildfires, though ours are much worse and they've often helped us with them. Still, our ever-gracious northern neighbor launched a new initiative to dutifully sweep the Rockies, vacuum the forests, hand-rake pine needles. Its acronym: F.U.C.K.O.F.F.The
(2026-07-21). Trump loudly booed at World Cup final in New Jersey. wsws.org The fascistic US president is hated both at home and in all the countries which took part in the World Cup.
(2026-07-21). Kerala declares school, college holiday for 2026 Football World Cup. ummid.com The Kerala State Government has announced a day's off on Monday July 20, 2026 for all educational institutions in the wake of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final to be played between Argentina vs Spain.
(2026-07-21). Argentina deny World Cup villains' role after Samuel Jackson-led slants. aljazeera.com Hollywood actor Samuel L Jackson was among those who criticised Argentina at World Cup, with racism among allegations.
(2026-07-21). The Game Was Never Their Own. scheerpost.com The 2026 World Cup was a lesson in how authoritarians capture what we love and how we refuse to let them. Emese Ilyés Common Dreams I inherited a few things from my father, who, as the story goes, when I was a baby in Transylvania, swam across a frozen river to escape communist Romania, toward …
(2026-07-21). Oil prices ease as mediators propose US-Iran ceasefire. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices fell on Tuesday, with markets weighing reports of mediation efforts between the US and Iran against an exchange of fresh attacks between the two and threats of a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Houthis. | Brent crude futures fell 96 cents, or 1.1%, to $88.26 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude was down 73 cents, or 0.9%, to $82.50 per barrel, while the more active contract for September delivery slipped 57 cents, or 0.7%, to $81.91 a barrel. | "There's some hope of de-escalation between the US and Iran. Reports &…
(2026-07-21). Iran's Dual-Strait Strategy Redefines Global Trade and Maritime Response. ummid.com By coordinating Houthi rebels in Yemen and al-Shabab militants in Somalia, Iran is tactically moving to dominate both sides of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, duplicating the strategic energy leverage it already holds over the vital Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-07-21). Tensions in Yemen rise over Houthi threats to shipping. newarab.com 
Yemen's internationally recognised government stepped up its political, military, and economic measures against the Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, on Monday, 20 July, with Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi announcing efforts to resume oil exports and calling for nationwide mobilisation in support of government forces. | The National Defence Council also approved
(2026-07-21). Saudi crude tankers turn back as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war. al-monitor.com By Jana Choukeir, Nayera Abdallah and Elwely ElwellyDUBAI, July 21 (Reuters) – Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats from Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, as a widening Middle East conflict disrupted shipping through two of the world's most critical energy chokepoints.
(2026-07-21). Could the Saudi-Houthi standoff reignite Yemen's war. newarab.com 
July has seen the 30 March 2022 The standoff came as the
(2026-07-21). The Houthi blockade puts Trump in a serious bind. responsiblestatecraft.org On Monday, Yemen's Houthis announced a blockade of Saudi Arabia, marking a major escalation that could ratchet up pressure on global oil markets at a time when U.S. and global oil stockpiles are
(2026-07-21). Houthis warn shipping companies to avoid Saudi ports, email shows. al-monitor.com LONDON, July 21 (Reuters) – Shipping companies should not load or discharge cargo at Saudi Arabian ports and such activity may result in being targeted "in any location" by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militia, according to an email sent to companies by the Houthis.The Houthis on Monday declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front against the United States in its war with Iran and raising the threat to global energy supplies and trade beyond the Gulf.
(2026-07-21). ME conflict clouds economic outlook. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's economy is entering a more uncertain phase as the Middle East conflict, sticky inflation and rising external risks threaten to disrupt the fragile macroeconomic stability achieved so far. | The conflict has already triggered volatility in international oil markets, with concerns over energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz raising the risk of higher import costs for oil-dependent economies such as Pakistan. | According to an economic assessment by AKD Securities, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to maintain its policy rate at the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meeting, with the…
(2026-07-21). Former Trump envoy calls for ground invasion of Iran as US losses mount. wsws.org The United States bombed Iran for the 10th consecutive day on Monday, with Iranian media reporting explosions around the northwestern city of Tabriz, near Bushehr, home of the country's only operating nuclear power plant, and in the port cities of Bandar Abbas, Chabahar and Konarak.
(2026-07-21). Think Tank Report: Why Data Centers Have Become Strategic Targets in the Middle East. thinktank.pk The geopolitical rivalry between the United States and Iran has traditionally revolved around oil, maritime security, nuclear diplomacy, and regional proxy conflicts. However, recent developments suggest that another battlefield is rapidly emerging—digital infrastructure. Following reports that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for an attack on an Amazon-linked data facility in Bahrain during …
(2026-07-21). Heading toward the major war: Will Russia and Iran forge a united front against the West? unitedworldint.com No permanent agreement can be reached between West and East… War continues in Eurasia. The conflict between Russia and the West in Ukraine is intensifying. The purported understanding reached between Trump and Putin at their August 2025 meeting in Alaska turned out to be nothing but a scrap of paper. There is talk of the …
(2026-07-21). US strikes Iran for 10th night, Tehran strikes tanker in Hormuz. newarab.com 
(2026-07-21). 'The Current Situation Is Best': Smotrich Says Israel Has No Interest in Joining US Attacks on Iran. news.antiwar.com Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Tuesday said it was "best" for Israel to stay out of the current conflict between the US and Iran, as the US continues bombing the Islamic Republic, and Iranian missiles and drones continue to target bases in Arab states across the region but have so far spared Israel. "The …
(2026-07-21). As the U.S. Commits War Crimes in Iran, Trump Admin Vows to Dismantle Int'l Criminal Court: Reed Brody. democracynow.org 
As the Trump administration carries out its campaign against the International Criminal Court, imposing wide-reaching sanctions on judges, prosecutors and groups who have accused Israel of war crimes in front of the international tribunal, we're joined by veteran war crimes prosecutor Reed Brody. Brody says that the U.S. government's rejection of the ICC's jurisdiction is not about "American sovereignty," as the Trump administration claims, but about "impunity," for both U.S. allies, like Israel, and the U.S. itself. "Marco Rubio knows that bombing Iran without Secu…
(2026-07-21). Israel says pilot safe zones begin in southern Lebanon. al-monitor.com July 20 (Reuters) – The Israeli military said on Monday it had begun a pilot programme for safe zones in southern Lebanon in cooperation with U.S. and Lebanese forces, in what a U.S. official called a step toward reasserting Lebanese state authority in the area.The pilot zones are designated areas in southern Lebanon where a U.S.-brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon signed last month foresees Iran-backed Hezbollah's disarmament, the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the deployment of Lebanese troops.
(2026-07-21). US military completes its latest strikes on Iran, marking the 10th successive night of attacks. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said late on Monday it finished its latest round of strikes on Iran, saying it hit Iranian military command centers, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities and air defense systems.The U.S. Central Command made the announcement in a post on social media website X.• The latest round of U.S. strikes on Iran lasted about five hours, according to the U.S. military, marking 10 consecutive nights of American strikes on Iran.
(2026-07-21). Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US. al-monitor.com Iran stepped up its attacks in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with sirens sounding in Bahrain and Jordan announcing it had intercepted two waves of missiles and drones. | "With this radar sweep, the enemy should prepare for even more decisive and powerful waves of drone and missile attacks," the Guards said in a statement carried by state news agency IRNA.
(2026-07-21). Trump Is NOT A Reluctant War President. caitlinjohnstone.com.au One of the dumbest popular narratives you see today is the idea that Zionists persuaded a reluctant Trump to start a war with Iran after he was re-elected, like they were chasing him around going "Would you like to bomb Iran?" like the guy from Green Eggs and Ham while he yelled "Not in a box! Not with a fox!" until he eventually caved in.
(2026-07-21). The Dual-Strait Siege how Iran and the Houthis just closed the trap. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean Ten nights of bombing. Zero endgame. And now a second chokepoint just slammed shut. This is what happens when you resume a war without a strategy. Tuesday brought the clearest proof yet that what we are watching in the Gulf is not a series of isolated flare-ups, but a coordinated strategic…
(2026-07-21). Pakistan hopes 'good news' from visiting Iranian minister. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan voiced optimism on Monday, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi welcoming his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni, and saying he hoped the visiting minister had brought "good news", as the United States launched a fresh round of strikes against Iran and President Donald Trump vowed strong reprisals for the deaths of American troops in Iranian attacks. | The latest escalation came after the US Central Command announced in the early hours of Tuesday that a new wave of strikes against Iran had begun. The attacks followed one of the deadliest periods for US forces since the conflict began in February, wit…
(2026-07-21). Exclusive: BDS hails end of Malaysia 'Tech Zionism' experiment. newarab.com 
Malaysian authorities ordered the US-founded digital nomad community to cease operations from 22 July after weeks of controversy over allegations it was harbouring Israeli nationals.
(2026-07-21). 'Gaza Is One Giant Graveyard'. scheerpost.com Marah Abdel Jaber Prism A seasoned humanitarian aid worker directing distributions to Gaza since the start of Israel's genocide in October 2023 went on their first mission to the Strip last winter. During the two-week mission, they conducted a ground assessment: testing the efficacy of aid, recording field interviews with residents, and surveying the functionality …
(2026-07-21). Nancy Pelosi's Pick for Her SF House Seat Takes Anti-AIPAC Pledge. theintercept.com 
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's preferred successor for her San Francisco congressional seat has gained the endorsement of the political arm of the pro-Palestine and anti-genocide advocacy group Connie Chan, a progressive member of the San Francisco County Board of Supervisors, already has the backing of establishment Democratic figures such as Pelosi and Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., along with influential local labor groups. But…
(2026-07-21). AIPAC-Backed PAC Pours Millions Into Beating Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. truthout.org The August 4th Democratic primary for Michigan's open Senate seat pits Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.), backed by nearly $15 million (to-date) in support from a super PAC controlled by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), against Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate who characterized Israel's war in Gaza as a "genocide" and blamed "the impact of AIPAC in our politics" for the U.S. |
(2026-07-21). Hundreds protest ICE murder of Lorenzo Salgado as Trump escalates conspiracy against democratic rights. wsws.org Hundreds of workers, young people and immigrant families rallied Sunday in Houston to demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, as witnesses to his killing remain imprisoned and the Trump administration escalates its assault on democratic rights.
(2026-07-21). As Trump threatens invasion, admin releases report vilifying Cuba and the left. therealnews.com 
This article was originally published by The State Department has released a
(2026-07-21). Defending Cuba Against US Aggression. indybay.org Spartacists in Mission street protest against aggression threats by Trump regime…
(2026-07-21). President Miguel Díaz-Canel denounces U.S. report against Cuba. radiohc.cu The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, denounced on Monday the report published by the US State Department against Cuba, which he described as a "pretext" to justify aggression, and recalled the long history of attacks, sabotage, and crimes committed by Washington against the Cuban people.
(2026-07-21). Don't Look Away from Cuba. progressivehub.net CHRIS MILLS RODRIGO | IN THESE TIMES…
(2026-07-21). Trump administration attacks US left, alleging Cuba ties: Key takeaways. aljazeera.com US report says the beleaguered government in Havana is the 'connective tissue' of a global 'anti-American coalition'.
(2026-07-21). President of the Cuban Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel BermúdezWe will watch over our children, even in the most difficult times. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-21). Join the International No War on Cuba Campaign! wibailoutpeople.org 
CALLING ALL FRIENDS OF CUBAJOIN THE INTERNATIONAL #NOWARONCUBA CAMPAIGN Register Your Action Here Peace friends, The No War on Cuba campaign is a global movement to stop U.S. military aggression against Cuba. We are building a coordinated worldwide network to act together quickly when Cuba is threatened through shared resources, coordinated communications, and alignment with …
(2026-07-21). Cuba debuta con victoria en el polo acuático (m) de Santo Domingo 2026. radiohc.cu La selección masculina de Cuba derrotó este lunes 23-13 a Guatemala en la fase preliminar del torneo de polo acuático, durante la primera jornada competitiva de los XXV Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe Santo Domingo 2026. | Los cubanos dominaron el encuentro con parciales de 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 y 9-1, para asegurar un cómodo triunfo en el Complejo Acuático del Centro Olímpico 'Juan Pablo Duarte'. | Las competencias de la cita regional comenzaron esta jornada, cuatro días antes de la ceremonia oficial de inauguración de los Juegos, prevista para el 24 de julio. | En los otros resultados de este lunes, Puerto Rico ve…
(2026-07-21). Abren convocatoria al Concurso Musical "Serenata a México" en La Habana. cubadebate.cu La Embajada de México en Cuba, la Casa Benito Juárez y el Centro de Estudios Mexicanos UNAM Cuba, en colaboración con el Instituto Cubano de la Música y el Ministerio de Cultura de Cuba, presentaron la convocatoria al Concurso Musical "Serenata a México". El certamen busca rendir tributo a la música mexicana.
(2026-07-21). La Revolución cubana solo se ha defendido de agresiones interminables. cubadebate.cu "Cree el ladrón que todos son de su condición". Nada más acertado para caracterizar el informe del Departamento de Estado contra Cuba, promovido por uno de los funcionarios más corruptos de la actual administración, de probados nexos con narcotraficantes y terroristas de la Florida.
(2026-07-21). Y Maribel cambió los tacones por las botas del campo. cubadebate.cu Pequeña de estatura y con rostro bonachón, Maribel Rivero Barrios se presenta como productora de tabaco tapado, tecnología que exige muchos requisitos porque aporta la capa que recubre los afamados habanos. Es natural de San Juan y Martínez, en la provincia de Pinar del Río, la meca del cultivo que da nombradía a Cuba.
(2026-07-21). Trump impone aranceles del 50% a Canadá en represalia por "discriminación" comercial. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, firmó este jueves la imposición de aranceles adicionales del 50 % a ciertos productos canadienses, en respuesta a lo que Washington califica como "discriminación contra las exportaciones estadounidenses". La medida fue anunciada por la Casa Blanca en un comunicado oficial.
(2026-07-21). Nuevo marco migratorio en Cuba: Modernización, adecuación al contexto e inclusión contra instrumentalización política. cubadebate.cu Las nuevas leyes de Migración, Extranjería y Ciudadanía entrarán en vigor en noviembre y marcan la actualización más profunda del sistema migratorio cubano en los últimos años. øQué cambia para los cubanos residentes en el exterior? øQué es la residencia efectiva migratoria? øCómo se regulan la ciudadanía, la inversión y los derechos patrimoniales? El primer coronel Mario Méndez Mayedo, jefe de la Dirección de Identificación, Inmigración y Extranjería del Ministerio del Interior, responde a Cubadebate las principales dudas sobre las nuevas disposiciones.
(2026-07-21). Díaz-Canel visita los municipios de San Miguel del Padrón y Diez de Octubre. radiohc.cu 
Adelantarse -afincados en la filosofía martiana de que gobernar es prever-, y garantizar la comunicación por todas las vías posibles, especialmente la comunitaria, son dos modos de hacer que en la Cuba de estos tiempos adquieren gran valor para quienes deben tomar decisiones en un territorio. | Por eso no resultó fortuito que en la tarde de este lunes la necesidad de tales métodos haya motivado reflexiones, por igual, en los Consejos de Defensa Municipales de San Miguel del Padrón y Diez de Octubre, escenarios capitalinos a los cuales llegaron el Presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermú…
(2026-07-21). Primer bailarín cubano àÅnyelo Montero, invitado del Ballet Municipal de Lima. radiohc.cu El primer bailarín àÅnyelo Montero, una de las primeras figuras del Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC), se encuentra en Perú, donde actuará como artista invitado del Ballet Municipal de Lima, en el Teatro 'Manuel Ascencio Segura'. | Montero interpretará el papel principal de Jean de Brienne, en el ballet Raymonda, junto a la primera bailarina Mónica Balbuena, en funciones que tendrán lugar los días 24 de julio y 2 de agosto. | Mientras, sus compañeras serán la primera bailarina Solange Villacorta, el domingo 26 de julio; y Avril Wieland el 31 de julio, reporta el departamento de Prensa del BNC. | Nacido en La Ha…
(2026-07-21). Gobierno de EEUU fabrica en informe supuesta amenaza de Cuba. radiohc.cu El Departamento de Estado de EE.UU. publicó este lunes un informe que describe a Cuba como una amenaza que ha fomentado el extremismo de izquierda y construido una red de espionaje e influencia para socavar los intereses estadounidenses. | El reporte, que a lo largo de sus 64 páginas agita el fantasma del comunismo y pretende plantar una matriz de opinión negativa, es estela de la reunión antiizquierda convocada en Washington por el secretario de Estado Marco Rubio en la que participaron la semana pasada representantes de al menos 66 naciones. | El informe titulado "Cuba: la capital del comunismo del siglo XXI",…
(2026-07-21). Hong Kong Palace Museum, Uzbekistan cultural center deepen cooperation. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) and Uzbekistan's Center for Islamic Civilization signed a cooperation agreement on Monday to expand cultural exchanges through joint exhibitions, academic research and professional training.
(2026-07-21). Israel kills 12, including family of six, in new Gaza strikes. newarab.com 
One airstrike hit a house belonging to the Al-Masri family in central Gaza City in the north. Witnesses said six members of the family were killed, including four children. | At the site, AFP journalists observed extensive damage to the charred multi-storey house, whose roof had almost completely collapsed. | Relatives gathered at the…
(2026-07-21). these chickenpox surges in Gaza camps. al-monitor.com Eight-year-old Ruba Saadeh spends her days confined to the tent she shares with her family in Gaza, her body dotted with inflamed red blisters as chickenpox sweeps through overcrowded camps like the one they live in. | he said, as he diagnosed a child who had red blisters on his stomach.
(2026-07-21). Uganda set to send troops to Gaza for multinational force. newarab.com 
(2026-07-21). How will Khalil al-Hayya's leadership shape Hamas? aljazeera.com Newly named Hamas leader al-Hayya faces pressure to cede power amid Gaza's fragile ceasefire.
(2026-07-21). Exclusive: Inside Israel's destruction of Palestinian healthcare. newarab.com 
For nearly three years, Israel has dismantled Hospitals Even after the "ceasefire" agreement in October 2025, Israel has continued to control Gaza's crossings and restrict the…
(2026-07-21). UN condemns intensifying Israeli attacks on Gaza. newarab.com 
The United Nations condemned on Tuesday daily and deadly Israeli military attacks on A so-called "ceasefire" agreed in October remains in place between "Nine months after the announcement of a ceasefire, still, nowhere…
(2026-07-21). In Gaza, a hunt for water lays bare a worsening health crisis. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Dawoud Abu AlkasCAIRO/GAZA, July 21 (Reuters) – In pre-dawn darkness, Ibtisam Al-Helou leaves her tent on Gaza's seafront on a daily search for fresh water. The Mediterranean lies only a few steps away, but the water she needs to cook, drink and wash will mean a trek across Gaza City.Setting out before the heat rises to the scorching 33 degrees Celsius (91 F) of midday, the 40-year-old mother of three makes her way through shattered neighbourhoods where word has spread that water might be available.
(2026-07-21). Australia announces new funds to support reconstruction in Gaza. plenglish.com Foreign Minister Penny Wong, along with International Development Minister Anne Aly, detailed in a joint statement that the Australian Government will contribute 10.5 million dollars to the UN Horizon Fund and another 7 million dollars to the World Bank's Palestinian Fund for Reconstruction and Development. | The officials noted that the investment strengthens Palestinian public institutions, improves economic management, and boosts democratic governance. | Wong underscored that this package shows Australia's practical commitment to Palestinian recovery, reform, and institution-building. | Aly, in turn, stressed…
(2026-07-21). Israeli airstrike kills family of six in Gaza, medics say. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Dawoud Abu AlkasCAIRO/GAZA, July 21 (Reuters) – An Israeli airstrike on Tuesday killed a father, his wife and their four children in Gaza City, while setting their home ablaze, health officials said, in the latest deadly attack since a U.S.-backed ceasefire was agreed more than nine months ago.Medics said the Israeli strike on the family house in the Sabra neighbourhood killed the man, Firas Al-Masri, his wife, Salsabeel, and their three daughters and son.
(2026-07-21). How Israel has used sexualized violence as a weapon of settler colonialism from 1948 to today. mondoweiss.net 
An extensive new Palestinian Feminist Collective report traces Israeli sexual violence against Palestinians from the 1948 Nakba to Gaza today, showing it isn't incidental abuse but a deliberate tool of ethnic cleansing and control.
(2026-07-21). Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills Family of Six as They Sleep. news.antiwar.com An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on Tuesday killed a man, his wife, and their four children, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. Health officials told Al Jazeera that the strike hit the al-Masri family home in the Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City as they slept, killing Firas and …
(2026-07-21). Prepara Israel partición de Gaza, confirman imágenes satelitales. radiohc.cu Las tropas israelíes que ocupan zonas de la Franja de Gaza construyen una barrera terrestre que aislaría a decenas de miles de gazatíes de sus lugares de residencia, confirmaron este martes en El Cairo fuentes locales. | El esquema está basado en el levantamiento de una barrera de tierra que segrega el norte del enclave del resto del territorio, el área devastada por los bombardeos indiscriminados del ejército de Tel Aviv camino de su tercer año con saldo provisional de más de 73 mil 100 muertos más de la mitad mujeres y niños, según estadísticas de aceptación universal. | La franja palestina mide 40 kilómetros d…
(2026-07-21). Venezuelan grassroots leader on earthquake: 'Trump offers us crumbs from our stolen wealth'. peoplesworld.org 
Juliana Barnet, who writes the Activist Explorer Newsletter, interviewed Vanessa Pérez of the Cinco Fortalezas (Five Strengths) Commune in the northeastern state of Sucre, Venezuela, a week after the recent earthquakes. Barnet and Pérez have been working together on a creative writing project, Voices from Venezuela, on the history of Cinco Fortalezas, but they shifted …
(2026-07-21). Bringing Joy to Displaced Children: Venezuela's Government and Volunteers Celebrate Children's Day in Post-Earthquake Shelters. wibailoutpeople.org 
A young girl sitting in a crowded outdoor group setting while an adult styles her hair during a government special care day celebrating Children's Day. Photo: Elina Tineo y Gabriela M…
(2026-07-20). 3rd China (Henan)-ASEAN International Academic Conference held in central China's Zhengzhou. ecns.cn The 3rd China (Henan)-ASEAN International Academic Conference concluded on Sunday in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, after three days of discussions.
(2026-07-21). Francesca Hong Wants To Be America's First Socialist Governor. levernews.com 
(2026-07-21). AJK elections to be held in three phases from July 27: election commissioner. tribune.com.pk 
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Chief Election Commissioner Ghulam Mustafa Mughal announced on Tuesday that the upcoming AJK elections would begin on July 27 as scheduled, but polling would now be held in three phases across different divisions, with the armed forces deployed to oversee the electoral process. | "Under the revised schedule, polling in Mirpur Division will be held on July 27, while Muzaffarabad Division and the 12 refugee constituencies will go to the polls on August 2. Elections in Poonch Division will take place on August 10," Mughal said while speaking at a press conference in Muzaffarabad. | He…
(2026-07-21). US, Iran exchange strikes for 10th straight night amid tensions. geo.tv Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what US Central Command says are strikes on Iran, in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on July 20, 2026. — ReutersAbout 100 US troops injured since July 7.Houthis threaten Saudi port blockade.Oil prices…
(2026-07-21). Horgos Port sets record for vehicle exports in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China's Horgos Port exported a record 219,000 vehicles in the first half of 2026, up 25.7% from a year earlier, reinforcing its position as the country's largest land port for automobile exports.
(2026-07-21). Fire At Federal Plaza In NYC Allegedly Started By Anti-ICE Activist, Former Army Soldier. newsone.com 
Source: Spencer Platt / Getty | A man who the federal government says is an anti-ICE protester has been arrested and accused of using fireworks to start a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan on Monday morning. | According to
(2026-07-20). China, U.S. in communication regarding top leaders' interactions within the year: FM. ecns.cn China and the U.S. are in communication regarding interactions between the two heads of state within the year, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
(2026-07-21). The Russia-India Bollywood Film "Persimmon of My Love" Gets Rave Reviews. infobrics.org The jointly-produced Russia-India film, a cops and robbers romance comedy entitled "Persimmon Of My Love," has been playing to enthusiastic reviews in Russia, where it has had a wide national release…
(2026-07-21). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-21). China to raise transport network completion rate to 95% by 2030. ecns.cn China plans to raise the completion rate of the main framework of its national comprehensive three-dimensional transportation network from 91% to 95% by 2030, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Transport Xu Chengguang announced on Tuesday in Beijing at a State Council Information Office press conference…
(2026-07-21). Open biology and AI: Need for the Global South. mronline.org 
The tool is called Biomni, and it is the first general-purpose biomedical AI agent. It does not just answer questions.
(2026-07-21). Attempts to Charge People With Assaulting Immigration Agents are Falling Apart. truthout.org An examination of cases in which people were arrested for supposedly assaulting an immigration agent finds that nearly half of those charges were either dropped or resulted in no conviction — suggesting that federal law enforcement has engaged in widespread misconduct in carrying out President Donald Trump's mass deportation campaign. The New York Times report, published on July 18… |
(2026-07-21). KUFPEC eyes cooperation in petroleum sector. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik met Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) Vice President Tareq Ebrahim to discuss expanding cooperation in Pakistan's petroleum sector, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. | Malik described Kuwait as one of Pakistan's closest friends and reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening the more than 50-year partnership in the energy sector. | Ebrahim said KUFPEC sees strong potential for expanding its presence in Pakistan's upstream energy sector. | The minister assured KUFPEC of the government's full support and reiterat…
(2026-07-20). China issues 19 policy measures to boost domestic services. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) and eight other government departments on Monday issued 19 measures to promote high-quality development of the domestic services sector, expand service consumption and address obstacles to its growth.
(2026-07-21). A Guardian Article Indicates the UK's Climate Hype May Have Peaked. wattsupwiththat.com Let's hope the recent shift represents editors rediscovering an old-fashioned reporting principle: stick with the verifiable facts, in this case that sometimes a heatwave is simply a heatwave.
(2026-07-21). Why India is Failings Its Activists on Hunger Strikes? ummid.com The present regime has repeatedly shown itself willing to absorb prolonged public criticism, withstand moral condemnation and allow protests to dissipate without making substantive concessions.
(2026-07-21). Woman's death sparks chaos at hospital. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-21). Consortia selected for bond, Sukuk issuances. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb held a virtual meeting from Washington DC with the senior leadership of consortia of international banks under Pakistan's Global Medium-Term Note Programme and International Sukuk Programme. | The meeting marked the commencement of a strategic partnership with selected financial institutions. Following an evaluation process conducted in accordance with the criteria and procedures prescribed in the Request for Proposals (RFPs), Pakistan concluded the competitive process for the appointment of consortia of international banks for its Medium-Term Note and Sukuk prog…
(2026-07-21). Burnham targets lower energy bills in first move as UK prime minister. tribune.com.pk 
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday he would cut taxes on electricity bills, the first of several early moves to signal his intent to ease cost-of-living pressures and quell anger over successive governments' failure to bring change. | On his second day in his new job, Burnham said his government would remove the value-added tax from domestic electricity bills from October 1, cutting around £45 from the average annual bill of around £1,862 ($2,490) that households pay. | With bond investors watching closely for how any fiscal support would be paid for, he…
(2026-07-21). 'Won't back down': Indian student protesters return after police crackdown. aljazeera.com More than 100 students injured in police action against thousands of demonstrators during march on parliament.
(2026-07-21). Ways To Improve Staff Scheduling With Accurate Time Data. moguldom.com A busy shift can fall apart quickly when the schedule does not reflect actual staffing patterns. One employee may be assigned too many hours, another may be unavailable, and a high-demand period may have fewer people than needed. Accurate time data helps managers build schedules around real work activity instead of rough estimates. Reliable scheduling …
(2026-07-21). The Philippines' Dynasty War Is Back. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Ferdinand Marcos Jr. entered 2025 with something that Philippine presidents don't usually have time to enjoy: the sense that the ground beneath them was holding steady. The economy was neither booming nor crashing. The Marcos-Duterte coalition had already frayed, but it was fraying in a way that seemed containable, more soap …
(2026-07-21). Deadly clash sparks highway protest. tribune.com.pk 
A young man was killed and his brother critically injured in a violent clash between two groups in the Panian area of Haripur on Tuesday, prompting a seven-hour blockade of the Hazara Motorway's Silk Route by residents demanding justice. | The deadly clash was triggered by a minor dispute over sitting outside a house. | The protest ended only after police assured demonstrators that action would be taken against the accused and officers allegedly involved in misconduct. | According to local sources, the altercation escalated into a violent confrontation in which one brother lost his life while the other sustain…
(2026-07-21). Saturday 7/25: Lompico Pond Restoration Project Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond and Redwoods Forest (officially "Lake Lompico") | 11603 Lakeshore Drive | Felton, CA 95018…
(2026-07-21). China leads world with over 500 GW of wind and solar capacity under construction. ecns.cn China had about 262 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale solar and 251 GW of wind power under construction as of June 2026, continuing to lead the world, according to a report released Tuesday by Global Energy Monitor (GEM), a San Francisco-based non-governmental organization which catalogs fossil fuel and renewable energy projects worldwide.
(2026-07-21). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-07-21). Petroleum minister, Kuwaiti exploration company discuss expanding energy cooperation. tribune.com.pk 
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik on Tuesday met Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) Vice President for Operations Tariq Ibrahim to discuss expanding cooperation in Pakistan's energy sector, according to state broadcaster PTV. | During the meeting, the two sides discussed opportunities to strengthen collaboration between Pakistan and KUFPEC, particularly in Pakistan's energy sector. | Malik said Kuwait was "a close friend of Pakistan" and noted that the two countries shared "a 50-year partnership in the energy sector." He said the government remained committed to expanding its long-standin…
(2026-07-21). Heat Pump Use to Be Rationed. wattsupwiththat.com Yet now we find ourselves rushing headlong into a Stalinist rationing system.
(2026-07-21). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-21). Charles Derber: Trump Didn't Create America's Authoritarianism—He Exposed It. scheerpost.com Are Americans Wired for Authoritarianism? Charles Derber argues the nation's democratic ideals have long masked an entrenched system of elite rule. As Donald Trump openly defies constitutional norms and concentrates power in the White House, many Americans see him as a dangerous break from the nation's democratic traditions. Sociologist Charles Derber argues the opposite. In …
(2026-07-21). JI to block highways nationwide on Aug 7 over inflation, rising fuel prices. tribune.com.pk 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Tuesday announced a nationwide blockade of major highways on August 7 as part of the party's campaign against inflation, petroleum levy and rising fuel prices, warning that any attempt by the government to stop the peaceful protest could push the movement towards an anti-government campaign. | Amid volatility in global oil rates on the back of renewed hostilities in the Middle East, the government decided to switch to a daily fuel price review mechanism on Friday. The daily pricing is based on a seven-day weekly average of international market prices to align…
(2026-07-21). Mapping Russian Investment in India. infobrics.org In FY2024—25, trade turnover amounted to US$68.7 billion, mainly because of increased imports of crude oil by India, which comprised around 80 percent of bilateral trade…
(2026-07-21). Izzy Aly Spent 6 Months in ICE Jail. Now He's Fighting to End Detention. truthout.org A man with advanced kidney disease who once worried he could be the fourth person to die at the largest immigrant jail in the Northeast says he was surprised and relieved to be released last month. As Truthout previously reported, Izzy Aly was arrested in December at the Philadelphia International Airport as he flew home to Florida from a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services-approved… |
(2026-07-21). New national table tennis base in Huangshi hosts first international event. ecns.cn China's newly built national table tennis training base in Huangshi hosted its first major international competition on Monday as nearly 200 athletes, coaches and officials gathered for the 2026 Belt and Road International Table Tennis Invitational Tournament.
(2026-07-21). Moshi—Bhosari's Triple Engine Real Estate Growth. ummid.com Over the last decade, Moshi, Bhosari and the Moshi Pradhikaran in the eastern edge of Pune along the Pune—Nashik highway and the contiguous industrial belt of Bhosari, has begun to function as an emerging urban sub-hub, supported by a combination of institutional, civic and large-scale infrastructure projects.
(2026-07-21). Kenosha, August 29, 2026: 6th Annual Blake Family Block Party! wibailoutpeople.org 
The family of Breonna Taylor are organizers of this event.
(2026-07-21). Shaanxi exports winter jujubes to Australia for the first time. ecns.cn A 5.8-metric-ton shipment of winter jujubes from Shaanxi Province has been exported to Australia for the first time, marking a new milestone for one of China's largest production regions of the fruit.
(2026-07-21). Technological sovereignty as a geopolitical category. strategic-culture.su Even superpowers depend on global supply chains. The real prize? Setting the rules others follow. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A…
(2026-07-21). China-Vietnam freight trains ship 16,816 containers in H1. ecns.cn China-Vietnam freight trains departing from Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region shipped 16,816 standard containers of export goods in the first half of 2026, according to the Nanning branch of China Railway Group.
(2026-07-21). US agency proposes ending racial and gender workforce data collection. aljazeera.com Republican-led EEOC proposal to end workforce diversity reporting heads to public commentary amid sharp criticism.
(2026-07-21). Can AI systems make moral decisions in war? aljazeera.com As more militaries adopt AI technology into their kill chain, Al Jazeera asks if they are capable of moral judgement.
(2026-07-21). Banks issue Hainan Free Trade Port's first corporate loans tied to interbank repo rates. ecns.cn Branches of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Merchants Bank and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank have recently issued the first batch of corporate loans linked to Depository Institutions Repo Rate (DR) benchmarks in Hainan Free Trade Port's, expanding the use of market-based loan pricing in the free trade port.
(2026-07-21). Lebanon's pilot zones expose divisions over rebuilding the south. newarab.com 
More than a month after the ceasefire He is the mayor of Froun, a village in southern Lebanon where 80 percent of the homes have been damaged or destroyed, and 120 of the village's 364 families have returned to live in shelters, in tents pitched on their own land, or in whatever remains of their houses. | "Everyone has heard of Froun except our own dear state," Hassan told The New Arab. "Not one official has c…
(2026-07-21). Tuesday 7/28: Community Mourning Tent and Memorial Program to Honor Palestinian Peace Activist Awdah Hathaleen. indybay.org Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Avenue, Piedmont…
(2026-07-21). Endangerment Species Act Reform: Ending the Weaponization of Regulation Against Energy, Economy, and Environment. wattsupwiththat.com These ESA reforms are a welcome return to the successful framework established during the first Trump administration. They enhance transparency, clarity, predictability, and efficiency while staying faithful to the statute's purposes. They lower costs for American families and position more species for genuine recovery and delisting. That is something worth celebrating.
(2026-07-21). Australians are waking up to the One Nation con. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-21). Wednesday 7/22: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-07-21). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-20). China National Opera House makes debut in Melbourne and Sydney. ecns.cn The China National Opera House made its Australian debut with concerts at Melbourne Recital Centre Saturday and at the Sydney Opera House Sunday. The two performances drew more than 3,000 people and featured a program of Chinese and Western classics.
(2026-07-21). Stop Abuse, Corruption, Retaliation, and Spying By JBLM Police! indybay.org An Open Letter Washington State Senators Regarding On-Going Criminal Activity and Retaliation by JBLM DES Police Leadership…
(2026-07-21). Reforming the Alarmist National Climate Assessment has Begun. wattsupwiththat.com How the grand challenge of creating a reality-based National Climate Assessment plays out remains to be seen.
(2026-07-21). India's 'Cockroach' movement vows to protest until education minister resigns. geo.tv Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party meets injured supporters, at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, India, July 21, 2026. — Reuters At least 178 injured in clashes between protesters security officials.Police describe protest "unruly, aggressive and violent…
(2026-07-21). with injured Supreme Leader increasing daily, president says. al-monitor.com DUBAI, July 21 (Reuters) – The level of "interaction" with Iran's Supreme Leader is increasing day by day, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a video clip published on state media on Tuesday.His remarks follow months of speculation about the health of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen in public since the airstrike that killed his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, at the start of the Iran war.
(2026-07-21). Fare dispute sparks street altercation. tribune.com.pk 
A foreign woman was allegedly involved in a physical altercation with a taxi driver over a fare dispute near Pindora Bazaar on Syedpur Road, within the jurisdiction of New Town Police Station, prompting passers-by and local residents to intervene and defuse the situation. | A video of the incident, which has since circulated widely on social media, appears to show the woman confronting the driver in the middle of the road. The footage allegedly shows the driver lying on the ground while the woman holds him by his clothing and arm. She also appears to attempt to pin him down by placing her knee on his chest and…
(2026-07-21). India Needs to Reimagine How We Conduct Exams: Rahul Gandhi. ummid.com Highlighting the loopholes in India's Education System and taking Modi government to task on paper leaks, Rahul Gandhi, while addressing students gathered for Congress Party's Chhatron Ki Goonj or Echo of Students event in Dehradun, Uttarakhand Friday July 17, 2026, called for major changes in the way examinations are conducting in India.
(2026-07-21). Sunday 8/2: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy from San Francisco Mime Troupe. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center – Outdoors | 301 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-07-21). CAFA exhibition traces a century of sketch teaching in Chinese art education. ecns.cn A new exhibition in Changsha is tracing the evolution of sketch teaching at the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA), using a century of student and faculty works to chart the development of modern Chinese art education.
(2026-07-21). French parliament passes social media ban for under-15s. aljazeera.com President Emmanuel Macron, who has championed the initiative, wants the ban in effect before the upcoming school year.
(2026-07-21). Gold gains Rs4,700/tola on US-Iran truce hopes. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply on Tuesday, mirroring gains in the international market, where the precious metal climbed more than 1%. The uptick came on hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran that could ease tensions in energy markets and moderate expectations of aggressive rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. | In the local market, the price of gold per tola reached Rs429,236, registering a significant hike of Rs4,700, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association. Similarly, the 10-gram gold was sold at Rs368,000 after increasing by Rs4,029. | On Mond…
(2026-07-20). Japan to pay heavy price for going against overwhelming trend on nuclear issue: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China on Monday urged the Japanese authorities to stop going further down the wrong path and not to stubbornly go against the overwhelming trend on the nuclear issue.
(2026-07-21). NAACP and unions plan closer cooperation as November election looms. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—The NAACP, the nation's oldest civil rights organization, and the union movement plan closer cooperation in the fight to defeat MAGA and the Trump administration, which both call an enormous threat to workers and people of color. NAACP Executive Director Derrick Johnson and board chair Leon Russell announced that closer collaboration in back-to-back remarks at …
(2026-07-21). Rabb: General strike not new, enslaved people led one during Civil War. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO —Ever since his election as United Auto Workers president, Shawn Fain has been urging the labor movement to align all expiring union contracts for the same day: May Day 2028. Then, he says, the prospect of a general strike by workers upset by their declining share of national wealth and watching the profits from …
(2026-07-21). History and resistance: Engaging days in the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. peoplesworld.org 
DILI, EAST TIMOR—Out of my love for the Portuguese language, I've tried to visit Portuguese-speaking countries so I can practice it, and also learn something about the way the language sounds in different places. On a recent trip to Indonesia, I realized that Timor-Leste, a former Portuguese colony, sits amidst the Indonesian archipelago, and without …
(2026-07-21). US/Ecuador: Abuses Proliferate as Security Cooperation Deepens. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A farmer walks amidst rubble after a bomb was dropped by the Ecuadorian army in the Lago Agrio region, Sucumbíos province, Ecuador, on the border with Colombia, on March 18, 2026. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa presented the operation to the press as the first airstrike in the "joint operations" with Washington against drug trafficking, announcing the destruction of an alleged training camp belonging to the Border Commands, an armed group. | © 2026 Luis Acosta / AFP via Getty Images | Ordinary people were subjected to torture and arbitrary detention in a partnered operation betw…
(2026-07-21). Maritime minister woos Chinese firms. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has invited Chinese investors to expand investment in its ports, logistics and maritime sectors, with the government committing to transform the country into a regional transit trade, logistics and industrial hub, according to a statement on Tuesday. | Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry made the pitch at the Regional Transit Trade Hub Initiative in Beijing, organised by Jiang Tonland International Holdings. | Chaudhry said Pakistan and China share an "All-Weather Strategic Partnership" entering a new phase centred on connectivity, trade facilitation, logistics, indust…
(2026-07-21). Major rivers swell amid fresh flood alerts. tribune.com.pk 
Water levels surged across Pakistan's major rivers on Monday as heavy monsoon rains swelled flows and officials said upstream spillway releases from Indian dams added to inflows, prompting fresh flood alerts, the operation of Tarbela Dam spillways and heightened monitoring of the river system. | According to official figures, the combined flow in rivers across the country reached 454,000 cusecs. | The Chenab River was carrying around 130,000 cusecs, while the Indus recorded flows of 232,000 cusecs at Tarbela, 243,000 cusecs at Kalabagh, 247,000 cusecs at Chashma, 210,000 cusecs at Taunsa, 164,000 cusecs at Gud…
(2026-07-21). US's Own Intelligence Finds Further Strikes on Iran Are Futile, Report Says. truthout.org U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that further strikes on Iran aren't likely to achieve any progress with regard to the U.S.'s war aims, a new report finds as the Trump administration approaches Congress to ask for $87 billion more to fund the war. The Washington Post reported on Monday that intelligence analysts have "concluded that Tehran and Washington are, for now… |
(2026-07-21). Rescuers search for flood survivors in Afghanistan. aljazeera.com Rescuers in eastern Afghanistan are searching through mud and rubble after flash floods and a landslide…
(2026-07-21). 'CSS decline reports misleading'. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has rejected claims that the number of Civil Superior Services (CSS) candidates has declined by 45%, describing such assertions as misleading and based on an incorrect comparison of examination statistics. | In a press statement, the commission said the perception that young people were losing interest in the CSS examination was inaccurate, adding that figures cited in some media reports had been interpreted out of context. | According to the FPSC, comparisons between the number of applicants in 2022 and 2025 were not made on a like-for-like basis. It explained that…
(2026-07-21). At Crockett SugarFest Workers Speak Out On ILWU6 Strike Against Union Busting C&H Refinery. indybay.org At the Crockett annual sugar festival ILWU Local 6 strikers, their families and supporters talked about the strike and the massive attacks going on against them and their families.
(2026-07-21). China's A-share market rebounds, tech stocks lead gains. ecns.cn China's A-share market recovered on Tuesday after an early decline, with the ChiNext Index surging more than 7% and the STAR 50 Index jumping 10.73%.
(2026-07-21). Affordability crisis becomes rare point of agreement in divided America. strategic-culture.su By Lauren PEARLE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In a deeply divided country, one issue is cutting through the noise: Americans increas…
(2026-07-21). Tyrin Johnson Is Dead. Memphis Is Occupied. This Is Militarized "Public Safety." scheerpost.com By Earle J. Fisher This article was originally published by Truthout Tyrin Johnson's killing is part of a larger militarization unfolding in Memphis, Tennessee, under Trump. I met Tyrin "Ty" Johnson neither through a police report, nor through a press conference, nor through the carefully crafted statements of elected officials or the endless speculation that …
(2026-07-21). Students march on Indian parliament. tribune.com.pk 
India's riot police baton-charged protesters in New Delhi as they tried to march to parliament on Monday, escalating a protest over irregularities in major examinations. | Protesters ran for cover as police in blue riot gear charged at them near the Jantar Mantar protest site, an AFP journalist saw. | The protesters are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the irregularities, including question paper leaks and technical glitches. | "We want the government to hear us, not silence us," said student KM Gulshan, 19. | The protest comes after prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk was…
(2026-07-21). Queensland Defies Aussie Data Center Green Energy Mandate. wattsupwiththat.com "… Failing to win the support of Queensland could be a deal breaker, according to the Climate Council …"
(2026-07-21). DOJ Subpoenaed Phone Records From NYT Reporters and Their Family Members. truthout.org The Trump administration sought the phone records of New York Times journalists and their family members, ostensibly to gather evidence that could reveal who leaked information to the publication this month regarding a Qatari-gifted jet that is meant to become the next Air Force One. Press freedom advocates have called the move a "gross" overreach to stifle reporting on the Trump… |
(2026-07-21). First PSX listing of new fiscal year approved. tribune.com.pk 
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the issuance, circulation and publication of prospectus for the initial public offering of Tasdeeq Information Services Limited, marking the first IPO clearance for fiscal year 2026-27. | The approval comes after the regulator's new management, which assumed office in February 2026, accelerated the processing of public offerings. Ten companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange during the previous fiscal year, raising a combined Rs18.39 billion. "The listing number was a two-decade high," highlighted Shankar Talreja, Director Research at…
(2026-07-21). ASEAN foreign ministers open Manila meeting amid global uncertainty, regional security challenges. tribune.com.pk 
Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) formally opened their annual meeting in Manila on Tuesday with a call for unity and collective action as the region faces mounting geopolitical uncertainty, maritime tensions and persistent conflicts. | Opening the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P Lazaro said the region must respond with "active, deliberate problem solving" to a world marked by "upheaval, uncertainty and unpredictability." | "There is a profound urgency to our work," Lazaro said, urging member states to pursue "creat…
(2026-07-21). Shenzhen's Longhua District, Malaysia's Kedah state establish sister-district partnership. ecns.cn Shenzhen's Longhua District and Malaysia's Kedah state have established a sister-district partnership aimed at expanding industrial cooperation, cross-border investment and business ties between China and ASEAN.
(2026-07-21). Kuwaitis ration electricity as Iran hits power grid. al-monitor.com Residents of Kuwait, one of the world's hottest countries, are cutting their use of air conditioning at the height of summer, as Iranian strikes on power plants turn rationing into a national priority. | Energy-guzzling air conditioners are ubiquitous in Kuwait during the summer months.
(2026-07-21). China allows humanitarian transfer of injured personnel from illegally 'grounded' Philippine vessel at Ren'ai Jiao. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard (CCG) said on Tuesday that Chinese authorities, out of humanitarian consideration, permitted the transfer of injured personnel from a Philippine vessel that was illegally "grounded" at China's Ren'ai Jiao in the South China Sea.
(2026-07-21). Phillies Trade Deadline "Would You Rather" Trea Turner's Wacky Night. whyy.org Trea Turner had one of the weirdest games of his career Monday night in the Phillies' 10-7 win over the Dodgers in Philadelphia. John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, break down the wacky first game of the Phils' three-game tilt with L.A. Then, they break down various Trade Deadline scenarios by playing a game of "Would You Rather?" featuring seven different options.
(2026-07-21). Chongqing's foreign trade increases 31.9% in H1. ecns.cn Chongqing's total foreign trade reached 481.23 billion yuan (about $67 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 31.9% year-on-year, according to data released by Chongqing Customs on Tuesday.
(2026-07-21). Global hunger declines across continents but climate, trade risks loom, UN says. al-monitor.com By Giselda Vagnoni and Oriana BoselliROME, July 21 (Reuters) – Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, with improvements recorded across every continent, although mounting risks from climate shocks and trade disruption could threaten further progress, a United Nations report said.Around 645 million people, or 7.8% of the world's population, experienced hunger last year, down from 8.1% in 2024 and 8.6% in 2022, according to the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report, jointly prepared by five U.N. agencies.
(2026-07-21). Why EU-Israel talk of "responsible innovation" is perverse. electronicintifada.net Diplomat ignores role of Microsoft in mass surveillance.
(2026-07-21). Lebanese army deploys in 'pilot zones' under US-backed plan. aljazeera.com The Lebanese army has begun deploying in three southern towns as part of a US-backed framework agreement with Israel.
(2026-07-21). Sindh links fuel subsidy decision to Centre. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday said fresh challenges had emerged in the wake of renewed hostilities following the US-Iran conflict, adding that a decision on petroleum subsidies would be taken in consultation with the federal government. | Speaking to the media after attending an international insurance conference, the chief minister said his government would continue to enforce limits on fuel consumption introduced in March as part of austerity measures. | He said Sindh had raised objections to the Jalalpur Canal project at the Council of Common Interests (CCI), stressing that the scheme was n…
(2026-07-21). In Pictures: 38 Mohammad Ali Jauhar University Buildings Facing Demolition. ummid.com The 38 buildings of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University – that the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh has decided to demolish, are architectural masterpieces, designed after a lot of deliberations and research, and taking inspiration from different world monuments.
(2026-07-21). Canada: Four Punjabis arrested for allegedly stealing expensive power tools from Markham store. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Canada Police have arrested four people and are searching for a fifth suspect in connection with the theft of expensive power tools from a retail store in Markham, near Toronto. | According to police, the incident took place at around 7: 45 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, at a retail store near Fairburn Drive and Highway 7. | The store's loss prevention staff spotted five suspects loading expensive power tools into shopping carts. Security staff recognized the group as being linked to previous shoplifting incidents. While monitoring them, they saw the suspects leave the store without paying for the mercha…
(2026-07-21). India tunnel collapse kills 10 as toxic gases hamper rescue. aljazeera.com At least 10 people have died and 17 remain trapped after a suspected gas explosion caused a tunnel to collapse.
(2026-07-21). Flash floods kill 20 in Afghanistan. tribune.com.pk 
At least 20 people were killed in flash floods in northeastern Afghanistan on Monday, the Taliban-run government said. | The death toll was expected to rise, with 100 people still missing on Monday night. | Most of the damage was reported from Parun, the capital of Nuristan, the Taliban's National Disaster Management Authority said in a statement. At least 80 people were injured, according to the authority. | Taliban officials said Monday evening that they had launched a search and rescue operation in the remote province on the Afghan-Pakistani border. Rescuers feared "severe financial and human losses," the N…
(2026-07-21). Lindsey death leaves the U.S. Senate at a crossroads. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-21). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-21). Five dead in apparent mass drowning in Ohio river. tribune.com.pk 
Two women and three men were confirmed dead on Monday in an apparent mass drowning in Ohio after two people entered a river to help a struggling swimmer, followed by two more adults who made an ill-fated rescue attempt of their own, officials said. | According to the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, the tragedy unfolded on Sunday night along the Scioto River at the O'Shaughnessy Reservoir, about 10 miles northwest of Columbus, Ohio, the state's capital and largest city. | A group of at least seven people — two sets of parents, an adult male friend and two children — were relaxing along the river's e…
(2026-07-21). Civil rights groups sue HHS over records tied to $10 billion childcare funding freeze. nationofchange.org Advocates say the Trump administration must disclose how disputed fraud allegations involving Somali childcare providers became the basis for sweeping restrictions on federal aid.
(2026-07-21). Philly-area police launch aggressive-driver campaign to reduce highway fatalities. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A summer push for traffic safety on some frequently traveled routes in the Philadelphia region will kick into high gear this week. | "This enforcement will take place along U.S. 1 in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties," said PennDOT's Din Abazi. | The goal is to cut down on crashes and fatalities. | "It doesn't take long to spot examples of aggressive driving on our roadways. Many of us see it firsthand every day. The road racer, the distracted dr…
(2026-07-21). MP: UCC Final Draft submitted amid protests, opposition. ummid.com The High-Level Committee constituted to examine the feasibility of implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Madhya Pradesh has submitted the final draft to the state government amid protests and opposition.
(2026-07-21). Activists Protest Petco for Selling Live Animals. indybay.org With Bay Area cities moving to ban retail sale of animals, advocates protested in San Rafael to bring attention to cruelty of the exotic pet trade…
(2026-07-21). The Collapse of Christianity's Most Famous Trinitarian Verse. muslimskeptic.com From an Islamic theological perspective, the doctrine of the Trinity constitutes a violation of divine unity (tawhid), the uncompromising affirmation that God is absolutely one, unique, and without ontological partners. The Qur'an repeatedly rejects formulations that divide, multiply, or internally differentiate the divine essence. It explicitly warns Christians: O People of the Scripture! Do not …
(2026-07-21). GATE 2027 Dates, Detailed Schedule Released. ummid.com The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has published the dates, detailed schedule and time table of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 or GATE 2027 on its official website 'gate2027.iitm.ac.in'.
(2026-07-21). Court Decision to Allow Nuclear Regulator to Ignore Climate Impacts on Future Reactor Operations Does Not Serve Public Safety. commondreams.org A unanimous
(2026-07-21). Australian MP interrupts tough interview to yell at dog. aljazeera.com Australian politician Barnaby Joyce interrupted a live TV interview to shout at his dog.
(2026-07-21). India youth group says protest to continue after Delhi clashes injure 180. tribune.com.pk 
India's youth-led "cockroach" movement said it would continue its protest demanding the resignation of the education minister on Tuesday, a day after violent protests disrupted central Delhi, injuring scores of protesters and police personnel. | Thousands of protesters from Delhi and nearby cities and towns gathered to march on parliament on Monday, joining a movement that began as an online satire but has turned out to become the biggest challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his third term. | The months-old movement by the self-named Cockroach Janta Party has drawn the support of millions of young, Ge…
(2026-07-21). Moldova chooses new prime minister as it pushes for EU membership. aljazeera.com Political newcomer Vasile Tofan inherits Moldova's push to join the European Union by 2030.
(2026-07-21). Trump Admin's War on ICC Isn't About US Sovereignty — It's About Impunity. truthout.org As the Trump administration carries out its campaign against the International Criminal Court, imposing wide-reaching sanctions on judges, prosecutors and groups who have accused Israel of war crimes in front of the international tribunal, we're joined by veteran war crimes prosecutor Reed Brody. Brody says that the U.S. government's rejection of the ICC's jurisdiction is not about "American… |
(2026-07-21). Andy Burnham to cut taxes on electricity bills, announces new UK cabinet. aljazeera.com Burnham is attempting to act quickly to deliver on promises to tackle the UK's cost-of-living crisis.
(2026-07-21). 'This Mountain, That Shore' exhibition explores the artistic journeys of two scholar-artists. ecns.cn A new exhibition in Beijing explores how two scholars turned to visual art as a form of intellectual and spiritual expression, bringing together ink paintings, prints, sculptures and archival materials in a dialogue between literature, philosophy and art.
(2026-07-21). Spain battles latest in series of major wildfires near Madrid. aljazeera.com Fire breaks out amid Spain's third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures forecast to rise above 40C.
(2026-07-21). Andy Burnham's Cabinet Represents Starmerism Without Starmer. bylinetimes.com Andy Burnham promised to "rewire Britain" in order to end "40 years of neo-liberalism". | What his first Cabinet has actually offered is something quite different. | Despite entering Downing Street on a promise to radically change how politics is done in Westminster, Burnham's picks for the top jobs largely offer continuity with what has come before. | Whilst many Starmer loyalists have been purged from office, their replacements are broadly like-for-like. | Rachel Reeves, who was derided by some of Burnham's keenest supporters as a needlessly conservative barrier to radical change, has been replaced by a Chan…
(2026-07-21). FinMin discusses refinery modernisation with Honeywell in Washington. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday met a delegation from Honeywell Technologies in Washington, DC, where discussions focused on the proposed modernisation and expansion of Pakistan's refinery sector, according to the Ministry of Finance. | The ministry said the finance minister welcomed the proposal, having the potential to "enhance the country's domestic refining capacity and reduce reliance on imported petroleum products". | Finance Minister Meets Honeywell Technologies Delegation, Discusses Refinery Modernization and Energy Security | Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Au…
(2026-07-21). This Man's Life Work Could End Homelessness — and Trump Is Doing All He Can To Stop It. portside.org This Man's Life Work Could End Homelessness — and Trump Is Doing All He Can To Stop It |
(2026-07-21). Bangladesh face Australia Test might as Cummins, Hazlewood and Lyon return. aljazeera.com Australia return to full strength for two-Test series against Bangladesh, as injured trio return to strengthen squad.
(2026-07-21). UN refugee agency says 144 dead or missing off Mauritania. tribune.com.pk 
The UN refugee agency said on Tuesday that 144 people have been reported dead or missing off the coast of Mauritania while attempting to reach Europe. | The toll comes after three rescue operations in Mauritania between July 14-18, the UN agency said, calling for more access to education and labour opportunities to create alternatives to dangerous sea crossings. | A total of 143 people died on board a single vessel that left from Bufaloto, Gambia, and was rescued on July 18 after being stranded at sea for 25 days. | The vessel was carrying bodies and 38 survivors, according to the UNHCR, which was present at d…
(2026-07-21). Australia: Musicals cancelled as inflation and austerity impact ticket sales. wsws.org Hundreds of cast members, musicians and technical crew are being thrown out of work with little notice and no recourse.
(2026-07-21). Progressive Support for McKinney Grows as Top House Dems Back Rep. Thanedar in Michigan. scheerpost.com Jessica Corbett Common Dreams As Democratic Michigan Congressman Shri Thanedar on Monday announced endorsements from party leaders in the US House of Representatives, his primary challenger, Donavan McKinney, secured more support from key progressives. Already, McKinney counted among his backers various Michiganders, US Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), and progressive congressional candidates who have recently won their primaries: Dr. Adam Hamawy in New …
(2026-07-21). SC adjourns Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha sentence suspension plea amid IHC proceedings. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of a petition seeking the suspension of sentences awarded to lawyer Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in the controversial tweets case, after hearing arguments over whether parallel proceedings before the Islamabad High Court (IHC) should continue. | Imaan, a rights activist and lawyer, and Chattha, an advocate, were in January 2026 handed a combined 17-year sentence on multiple charges linked to controversial social media posts that the prosecution argued amounted to an anti-state narrative under cybercrime laws. | During the hearing, Additional Attorney Gene…
(2026-07-21). US Start-Up's Seabed Mining Plan Flouts International Law, Critics Say. truthout.org The government of French Polynesia plans to challenge an American startup's proposal to explore the waters just beyond its maritime borders for seabed mining. "We were approached, but we were not consulted," Moetai Brotherson, the territory's president, told Grist. "We are not remaining passive while industrial activities are proposed immediately next to ecosystems that French Polynesia has… |
(2026-07-21). DTE Maha 2026 Post HSC D Pharm Admission: Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended the last date of application and submission of online form for admission in First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) for the year 2026-2027.
(2026-07-21). No Blood In Our Sugar! From Negros To Crockett & The ILWU Battle With C&H Owed By Fangul. indybay.org Report on ILWU Local 6 C&H Crocket strike and the international role of sugar plantation owners in the Island of Negros…
(2026-07-21). Journalist Cole Martin tells it 'like it is in reality' in Palestine's West Bank. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch New Zealand journalist and video story teller Cole Martin has given a heartfelt and challenging personal account of what it is like living in Palestine under siege. At a recent public k≈çrero hosted by the WhƒÅnau Community Centre and Hub in Auckland's Mt Roskill, he described the challenges and highlights of several…
(2026-07-21). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-21). Farage, Reform in 'trouble', as UK braces for crypto influence in politics. aljazeera.com Farage's crisis after revelations of substantial crypto donations prompts broader political questions over donor clout.
(2026-07-21). Outrage, Call to Action after Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University Demolition Order. ummid.com Slamming the Rampur Development Authority's order to demolish Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University's 38 out of the 40 buildings, the Congress Party has called upon the civil society to step forward against, what it called, the 'oppressive government.'
(2026-07-21). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-07-21). Diesel rises by Rs5.71 per litre, petrol edges up. tribune.com.pk 
The government on Monday increased the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.71 per litre while reducing the price of petrol by 35 paisas per litre, with the revised rates taking effect from July 21 following the weekly review of petroleum prices. | According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Energy's Petroleum Division, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products under the federal government's updated petroleum pricing mechanism. | Under the new rates, the price of high-speed diesel has been increased from Rs354.35 per litre to Rs360.06 per litre,…
(2026-07-21). 5 lessons from 20 years of climate surveys: Political party matters, but it doesn't explain everything. nationofchange.org Those patterns may go against the partisan rhetoric of our times, but they reflect the reality that Americans do not sort neatly into simple camps on climate change.
(2026-07-21). Sangeeta reveals why Naeema Butt was dropped from her film. tribune.com.pk 
Veteran Pakistani actress, filmmaker, and director Sangeeta has made surprising revelations about actress Naeema Butt, saying she was initially cast in her upcoming Punjabi film but was later removed due to her attitude and interference in the casting process. | Speaking in a recent interview, Sangeeta revealed that Naeema Butt was originally selected for an important role in her upcoming film Mukho. However, things changed when the actress began suggesting which male actors should be cast opposite her. Sangeeta said she does not tolerate unnecessary demands or unprofessional behavior from actors. According to…
(2026-07-21). Henrik Svensmark Fired by his University. wattsupwiththat.com Danish scientist Henrik Svensmark, known for his controversial research on cosmic rays and cloud formation, has been dismissed by his university in Copenhagen after years of internal conflict. In an interview with the Danish newspaper Berlingske, he described the decision as "a death blow" to his research.
(2026-07-21). Ed Miliband: Ex-Labour leader now UK foreign secretary. newarab.com 
After several years in the political wilderness following his 2015 resignation, Miliband has staged a gradual comeback, first serving in
(2026-07-21). Dramatic Demo for Immigrant Rights at Sonoma County Farm Bureau Monitored by Deputies. indybay.org On July 20, protesters lay motionless in the Sonoma County Farm Bureau parking lot. County sheriff's deputies showed up.
(2026-07-21). Sri Lanka uses air force drones to tackle spreading dengue outbreak. tribune.com.pk 
Sri Lanka's public health services and hospitals are battling the worst outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue in nearly a decade, and turning to the island nation's armed forces to help curb the spread of the disease. | The efforts range from air force drones tracking stagnating rooftop pools of water after monsoon rains to military and police officers helping to inspect homes, building sites and schools in a campaign to stamp out mosquito-breeding sites. | With 53 deaths and 76,044 infections since it began in January, the numbers of the stricken, spread wider by a more virulent strain, are approaching the tally…
(2026-07-21). NADRA official goes missing. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-21). Crypto, AI, and AIPAC Super PACs Are Spending in Lockstep Against Progressives. progressivehub.net DAVID MOORE | THE NATION…
(2026-07-21). Want less prison violence? Make prison phone calls free. therealnews.com 
"What we're talking about is real basic human connection, … being able to get on the phone and talk to that family member is a basic human need." | "What we're talking about is real basic human connection, … being able to get on the phone and talk to that family member is a basic human need." Prison Industrial Complex,prison reform,video,prison phone call
(2026-07-21). Pentagon running short on funds, largely due to Iran war: Report. tribune.com.pk 
The Pentagon is confronting an urgent funding shortfall driven largely by the war in Iran, with key military accounts expected to run dry within weeks as US President Donald Trump expands the conflict, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing US officials. | The budget strain has already forced the military to scale back training and maintenance that support readiness, the report said. The collapse of the ceasefire with Iran is expected to increase costs further after four US service members were killed during renewed fighting, raising expectations of a broader conflict. | The White House has requested…
(2026-07-21). Trump slaps 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods. nationofchange.org The duties will hit Canadian cars, dairy products, alcohol and consumer goods, raising the threat of higher prices and further damage to the United States' largest trading relationship.
(2026-07-21). Museum of Historic Bohemian Grove & Bohemian Club Artifacts. indybay.org World's only museum exclusively pertaining to the Bohemian Club.The Museum is a collection of Bohemian Grove & Bohemian Club artifacts spanning over 140 years (1875-2026). It consists of over 2,800 individual items (from a collection of 100,000+), collected during the past 30 years. The purpose of the site is for historical scholarship or research, and to share it with others, so they may obtain a sense of what happens in this prestigious, world renowned place…
(2026-07-21). Crime gangs snare more than $88bn in scams in Asia-Pacific, says UN. geo.tv Computer monitors are kept on desks inside a workstation at a compound in O'Smach that the Thai military said was used for scam operations, at the Chong Chom-O'Smach border crossing, after clashes between Thailand and Cambodia in December 2025, in Samraong, Oddar Meanchey province,…
(2026-07-21). Indian opposition leader demands Modi's resignation over student protest crackdown. geo.tv Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is detained by police during a sit-in protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, demanding accountability for police action against students, in New Delhi, India, July 21, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-07-21). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-21). US funding cuts deal blow to global HIV treatment: Report. aljazeera.com UNAIDS chief calls for 'radical change' as aid cuts gut HIV clinics and treatment worldwide.
(2026-07-20). Chinese-French co-produced musical The Little Prince staged in Beijing. ecns.cn Jointly produced by Yanghua Drama and France's Théâtre National Populaire (TNP), the production blends Chinese poetic aesthetics with French romanticism, presenting a new perspective on "a Chinese Little Prince meeting a French pilot."
(2026-07-21). AI-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk. mronline.org 
Scientists warn that AI-generated and AI-enhanced wildlife images could contaminate citizen-science databases, distort species records, and undermine conservation research.
(2026-07-21). "Cover-Up" Unravels as Pentagon Admits Nearly 100 Injured in Iran Strikes. theintercept.com 
(2026-07-21). Who is Hamas's new leader, Khalil al-Hayya? newarab.com 
(2026-07-20). China Coast Guard urges the Philippines to stop infringements, provocations, hype near Ren'ai Jiao. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard (CCG) said on Monday that the Philippines has distorted facts and falsely accused China after Philippine personnel from an illegally grounded vessel aggressively harassed a small CCG patrol boat near China's Ren'ai Jiao, urging the Philippines to immediately stop infringement and provocative actions.
(2026-07-21). Vietnam: 5 Arrested for Ho Chi Minh Book. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Busts of late Vietnamese president Ho Chi Minh, in Hanoi, May 7, 2013. | © 2013 Hoang Dinh Nam/AFP via Getty Images | (Bangkok) — The Vietnamese authorities since late June 2026 have arrested and detained five people for their roles in the publication of a controversial book about Ho Chi Minh, the founder of Vietnamese communism, Human Rights Watch said today.Hanoi police charged all five—Nguyen Thanh Nam, Tran Viet Anh, Nguyen Thuy Hang, Dao Ba Doan, and Nguyen Van Yen—with carrying out anti-state propaganda under the notorious national security law, penal code a…
(2026-07-21). Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Says He Heard From 2 Sources That Sen. Mitch McConnell Has 'Passed'. newsone.com 
Source: | Look, I'm not saying GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell is secretly dead; I'm just saying Especially now…
(2026-07-21). K-P moves FCC against post-merger NFC extension. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has admitted for hearing a petition filed by the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government, seeking its due share in the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award based on the population of the merged tribal districts and the payment of Rs964 billion in arrears accumulated since 2018. | Muzammil Aslam, finance adviser to the K-P government, told a press conference that the provincial government had challenged the continued extension of the 7th NFC Award following the merger of the erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with the province. | The K-P government turned…
(2026-07-21). L.A.'s First Palestinean Coffee Shop Is Now Open In Norwalk, Against All Odds. lataco.com "I named it Café Palestina with the Spanish spelling because I also wanted to pay homage to the Latino community," the owner says. "My Latino friends have been beside me from the beginning, supporting me, and showing up."
(2026-07-20). Tang Dynasty mural exhibition opens in Malaysia. ecns.cn A cultural and art exhibition titled "The Art of Murals: Unveiling the Splendor of the Tang Dynasty," jointly organized by museums and cultural heritage institutions from China and Malaysia, recently opened in the historic Malaysian city of Melaka.
(2026-07-21). Afghans search for dozens missing after devastating flood. tribune.com.pk 
Rescuers were struggling to reach residents trapped under mud and boulders in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, after a major flood smashed through one province killing at least 23 people | Around 100 people are unaccounted for, the national disaster agency and the provincial governor's office said, also updating the death toll from Monday's deluge. | An AFP journalist saw dozens of people gathered in remote Parun, the capital of Nuristan province, using wooden poles and their bare hands to search for the missing. | Farid Gul Zaheer, a 34-year-old pharmacist, said he had "never witnessed such a dangerous flood".
(2026-07-21). ICE Mandates Dress Code After Killings and Botched Arrest. theintercept.com 
Following a pair of The nationwide policy, shared with The Intercept by a Department of Homeland Security whistleblower and confirmed by multiple ICE officers, details a new set of appearance standards aimed at making it easier for the public and fellow law enforcement officials to recognize ICE officers in the field. | "La…
(2026-07-21). Sunday 7/19: Capitalism, AI And Slavery With Professor Jodi Dean. indybay.org laborfest.net/2026/event/capitalism-ai-a… For link…
(2026-07-21). Fiji finalising diaspora policy to ensure citizens abroad 'keep coming back'. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Iliesa Tora of RNZ Pacific Fiji's government is working on a "Diaspora Policy" focused on ensuring Fijians around the globe play a key role in the country's economic development. The country's Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Sakiasi Ditoka has just been to New Zealand, where he met with investors and the Fijian…
(2026-07-21). Centre committed to working with new G-B government: PM Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to work with the newly elected Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) administration for the welfare and development of the region, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). | The premier made these remarks during a meeting with G-B Chief Minister Amjad Hussain, who called on him at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad. | According to the statement, PM Shehbaz congratulated the newly elected chief minister on assuming office and assured him that the "federal government is committed to working with the newly ele…
(2026-07-21). Kerala Plus Two SAY Result 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Kerala DHSE (Directorate of Higher Secondary Education) is declaring Class 12 (Plus Two) 2026 SAY (Save a Year or Improvement) June 2026 Exam results on its official as well as associate websites today i.e. Saturday July 18, 2026.
(2026-07-21). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-21). 81 classic Chinese opera excerpts to be staged in Beijing. ecns.cn A showcase featuring 81 classic excerpts from traditional Chinese operas has opened in Beijing, celebrating the richness and diversity of the country's operatic heritage.
(2026-07-21). Panama and China reach agreement on maritime cooperation. plenglish.com Panama City, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) Panama and China reportedly reached agreements on the inspection and detention of Panamanian-flagged vessels in Chinese ports and made progress in negotiations to renew the bilateral Maritime Transport Agreement.
(2026-07-21). This Week in People's History, Jul 22—28, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Jul 22—28, 2026 |
(2026-07-21). SC seeks record of Imran jail meetings. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court on Monday sought details of all meetings that PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have so far held in prison with party leaders, family and lawyers. | A three-member bench headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar issued the order while hearing a contempt of court petition alleging that Adiala Jail authorities had failed to implement court orders allowing such meetings. | During the hearing, Islamabad Advocate General Naveed Malik sought additional time to file a comprehensive report. Punjab Additional Advocate General Waseem Mumtaz raised objections to the maintainability of the cont…
(2026-07-20). Three Chinese nationals injured in Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow: Embassy. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Russia confirmed on Monday that three Chinese nationals were injured after Ukraine launched drone attacks targeting the Moscow region from Sunday night through the early hours of Monday.
(2026-07-21). ASEAN top diplomats meet, voice over Middle East hostilities. al-monitor.com By Karen Lema and Nestor CorralesMANILA, July 21 (Reuters) – The Middle East crisis cast a shadow over a diplomatic gathering in Southeast Asia on Tuesday, where foreign ministers voiced serious concern over renewed hostilities that add to uncertainty in a region grappling to manage tensions and conflicts of its own.
(2026-07-21). From the South to the Coasts, New Highways Are Threatening Black Land. capitalbnews.org 
Timothy Williams' family has lived in the same community for over 150 years, but he is afraid that they are one big storm away from losing it all. Eight years ago, the Alabama Department of Transportation widened the highway that runs just a few yards from Williams' home in Shiloh. Since then, every time it …
(2026-07-21). Republicans Are Trying to Give Big Oil Immunity for Causing Climate Chaos. truthout.org The science used to attribute extreme weather events to climate change has advanced remarkably in recent years, allowing policy makers, judges, and the public to see clear links between disasters and the fossil fuel emissions driving climate crisis. Now, as the links become clearer, oil and gas lobbyists are scrambling to shield the industry from a wave of lawsuits and state laws seeking to hold… |
(2026-07-21). "A Company That Trades Privacy for Profit" : ACLU on Flock's Growing Nationwide Surveillance Network. democracynow.org 
The tech company Flock, makers of traffic cameras that automatically record and log car license plates for law enforcement agencies, is facing increasing scrutiny over accusations that its vast, AI-sorted database has created a new, nationwide mass surveillance system. With few regulations or oversight on its use, Flock's data can be sold to third parties or shared with federal agencies such as ICE, says the ACLU's Chad Marlow, who works on efforts to regulate and cancel Flock's contracts with local law enforcement. Because Flock's indiscriminate system records information on all cars and…
(2026-07-21). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-21). Meet Andy Burnham, Britain's Accidental Prime Minister. ummid.com Andy Burnham became Britain's 7th Prime Minister in a decade on Monday, July 20, 2026, without a single vote cast by the wider public.
(2026-07-21). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-21). You will own nothing: The age of rentier capitalism. mronline.org 
Replacing property with permission.
(2026-07-21). Smithsonian Institution remains under attack. indybay.org National Museum of American History…
(2026-07-21). Carney says he and Trump have agreed to 'intensify' trade negotiations. aljazeera.com Relations between Canada and its largest trading partner have been tested by Trump's repeated jibes, threats and tariffs…
(2026-07-21). What do Unitarian Universalists, communists, anarchists, and socialists have in common? peoplesworld.org 
What do the values of Unitarian Universalists have in common with the values of anarchists, communists, and socialists? Many of us who are congregants at the All Peoples Church in Fort Worth have noticed that the young adults coming to our church are active for social justice. It has been inspiring for me to participate …
(2026-07-21). Baby trafficking ringleader jailed for 7 years. aljazeera.com An Indonesian court has sentenced Lie Siu Luan to seven years in prison for leading a baby trafficking ring.
(2026-07-21). US, Mexico resume USMCA trade talks as Trump hits Canada with new tariffs. tribune.com.pk 
US and Mexican trade negotiators will meet for a third round of bilateral talks on Tuesday to try to push forward with revising the North American trade agreement, just as President Donald Trump slaps Canada with a new set of punitive duties. | The talks, which exclude Canada, are set to run for three days and are the first formal discussions on changes to the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement since the Trump administration declined to extend the six-year-old regional trade pact on July 1. | The move started a clock to wind down USMCA within 10 years unless the three countries can agree on…
(2026-07-20). China to implement national safety standard for NEV repairs. ecns.cn China will implement a national safety standard for new energy vehicle repair operations on Aug. 1, the State Administration for Market Regulation announced on Monday.
(2026-07-21). Strengthening Party presence on social media. cpusa.org 
National Social Media Collective report presented by Brooklyn Crawford to the CPUSA National Committee meeting of July 11, 2026. | The National Social Media Collective has been meeting regularly since April, although several comrades have been working together on rebuilding our social media strategy since last fall. One of our first priorities was re-establishing the national CPUSA TikTok account and developing a more intentional approach to our online outreach. | The collective includes active comrades from Ohio, New York, California, North Carolina, Utah, and Michigan — bringing together members with p…
(2026-07-21). Australia bucket list: 10 must-do experiences. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-21). NZ called on to back international law in ICC vote 'don't throw in towel'. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) wrote to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today urging the New Zealand government to vote against the removal of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan. Instead, said PSNA, Luxon should insist that proper judicial process be followed regarding allegations made against him. "This is…
(2026-07-21). Saturday 7/25: Protest to Demand Justice for Lorenzo and Johan Killed by ICE. indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-07-21). From Live Oak Park to People's Park: An SF Mime Troupe Recap. indybay.org On July 18, the San Francisco Mime Troupe performed WRECKAGE at Live Oak Park in Berkeley. The free musical tragicomedy connected artificial intelligence, unaffordable housing, immigration, religion, and state power. It also showed what public land makes possible when people can gather without buying a ticket.
(2026-07-21). Pentagon slow to disclose US troop injuries in Iran conflict: CNN. tribune.com.pk 
The Pentagon has been slow to publicly disclose injuries sustained by US troops during the ongoing conflict with Iran, with casualty figures often appearing days or weeks after incidents, according to a CNN report. | The report said that while US Central Command (CENTCOM) initially provided periodic updates on troop injuries earlier in the conflict, it has stopped regularly disclosing non-fatal casualties in recent months. As a result, the Defence Casualty Analysis System (DCAS) has become the primary official source for casualty figures, although CNN said the database appears to lag behind events. | According…
(2026-07-20). 10th Cross-Strait Food Trade Fair opens in Jinjiang. ecns.cn The 10th Cross-Strait Food Trade Fair and the 13th Fujian-Taiwan (Quanzhou) Food Trade Fair opened in Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, on Monday.
(2026-07-21). opposition leader to form new party to challenge Erdogan. al-monitor.com By Huseyin HayatseverANKARA, July 21 (Reuters) – Turkey's opposition leader, Ozgur Ozel, said on Tuesday he will resign from the main opposition party and form a new one, amid a nearly two-year long legal crackdown on President Tayyip Erdogan's political opponents.The move, which was expected, poses the latest challenge for the Republican People's Party's (CHP), which modern Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk had established more than a century ago.
(2026-07-21). Xi Jinping outlines China's vision for the future of artificial intelligence. mronline.org 
"China is ready to be more open, take more practical actions, and assume a more visionary perspective. We are ready to work with all parties to seize the opportunities of AI development and meet the challenges, and join hands to create a brighter future for humanity." — Xi Jinping…
(2026-07-21). Art Omi open studios, Pt 3. mediasanctuary.org Art Omi art residencies end with an open studios. In an old dairy barn, artists have close to a month of time to work on their projects, to meet with curators, and to bond with other artists in Ghent, NY. In this interview we hear from artists Oletha DeVane and Tyson Houseman. Sina Basila Hickey reports. | Photo is a detail of one of Oletha DeVane's mixed media artworks…
(2026-07-21). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 1 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Friday July 17, 2026 CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment result of the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-21). Why equipment procurement has become one of the biggest risks on major mining projects. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-21). Andy Burnham admits Labour failed Palestine, but it's not enough. newarab.com 
"Labour got it wrong." So The corollary of Burnham's admission — that others go…
(2026-07-21). Leave something on the train, bus or trolley? Here's how to find it on SEPTA. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Missing your cellphone, bookbag or lunch box that you accidentally left behind on a SEPTA ride? Odds are, you haven't lost it forever, and it's waiting for you. | Every day, forgotten items turn up regularly on buses, trains and trolleys across the transit system. If a conductor or a good Samaritan finds them, they're typically sent to one of SEPTA's lost-and-found locations for safekeeping until claimed.
(2026-07-21). China's expressway network expands to 199,000 km. ecns.cn China's expressway mileage has expanded to 199,000 km during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), Vice Minister of Transport Xu Chengguang said at a media conference Tuesday.
(2026-07-21). "As Good As It Gets" : Talking Liberalism with Kevin Schultz. publicbooks.org "Up until Franklin Delano Roosevelt, very few Americans actually called themselves liberals or embraced anything that was called 'liberalism.'"
(2026-07-21). 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.
(2026-07-20). DPP authorities' coercion of countries and challenge of one-China principle 'malignant': FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities exploit people-to-people facilitation measures to coerce other countries and blatantly challenge the one-China principle, laying bare the malignant nature of their "Taiwan independence" separatist agenda, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Monday.
(2026-07-21). Guyana reports ferry disaster death toll rises to 41. aljazeera.com Search continues for dozens more people unaccounted for after the MV Barima capsized on Saturday night.
(2026-07-21). Centro Provincial de Electromedicina de Camagàºey recupera equipos para la atención médica. radiohc.cu El Centro Provincial de Electromedicina de Camagàºey desarrolla un conjunto de innovaciones técnicas aplicadas a equipos hospitalarios, con reconocimiento en el ámbito científico nacional. | Según informó su director, Rafael Ramírez Rodríguez, el colectivo del centro ha intervenido en los hospitales Provincial, Pediátrico y Materno, donde lograron la recuperación total de las autoclaves principales de las centrales de esterilización. El trabajo consistió en la sustitución integral de los sistemas de control, fuerza y el tablero eléctrico de cada equipo. Se diseñaron e instalaron nuevas placas electrónicas y…
(2026-07-21). De la Espriella denied aspired control over Colombia's Congress. colombiareports.com Colombia's Congress denied control over the legislative agenda to President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella and voted for a president loyal to former President Alvaro Uribe. De la Espriella proposed his friend, Senator Alfredo Deluque of the U Party, to assume the leadership of the Senate, which would have given the government control over the congressional …
(2026-07-21). Como as políticas de Trump colocam em risco expectativas econà¥micas da Copa do Mundo. strategic-culture.su O retorno econà¥mico esperado para os Estados Unidos, o México e o Canadá enfrenta riscos devido à s políticas internacionais, tarifárias e migratórias do presidente norte-americano | Alexandre SALVADOR | Junte-se a nós no e .
(2026-07-21). Il custode e la fiaccola: un ritratto umano e politico di Ali Khamenei. strategic-culture.su L'uomo che per 36 anni ha sfidato gli imperi non c'è più, ma la fiamma del 1979 continua a ardere. | Segue nostro Ode agli Eroi | La mattina del 28 febbraio 2026, poco dopo le otto, un attacco aereo congiunto di Stati Uniti e Israele colpisce l'Ufficio della Guida a Teheran. Per ventiquattr'ore Teheran non conferma nulla: le agenzie Tasnim e Mehr insistono che la Guida resta ´salda e ferma nel comando del campo ª. Poi, all'al…
(2026-07-21). Saturday 7/25: In Memory of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Killed by ICE: Community Street Demo plus Vigil. indybay.org 790 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 | Intersection of El Camino Real and Castro St. | and adjacent Gateway Plaza…