(2026-07-01). The Peoples Football Match Vs Racist War And FIFA. scheerpost.com Jim McMahan, Workers World. Seattle, WA — The Peoples Football Match was held outside FIFA's Seattle Stadium on July 26 as Egypt and Iran played inside. The Peoples Match demanded solidarity with the courageous peoples of Iran, Palestine and Lebanon. Their war-torn countries are resisting U.S. and Israeli aggression. The Hands Off Iran Coalition, Bilal Seattle and …
(2026-07-01). Washington is subsidizing Israel's booming global arms trade. responsiblestatecraft.org Even as frustrations mount over Israeli military campaigns across the Middle East, governments keep buying weapons from Israel — making it one of the world's largest arms exporters.As experts tell Responsible Statecraft, Tel Aviv uses these weapons sales to lock countries into long-term, strategic relationships that make recipients less likely to hold Israel accountable for their behavior in Gaza and Lebanon or in its West Bank policies. They stress that sustained U.S. support, including billions in military grant aid each year and the co-development of many Israeli weapons systems, helps make this all…
(2026-07-01). Netanyahu visits occupied southern Lebanon, says Israel leave yet. al-monitor.com TEL AVIV, June 30 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday visited Lebanese territory occupied by the Israeli military, telling soldiers that Israel would not withdraw from the country's south as long as Iran-backed Hezbollah continued to pose a threat.It was the first visit by Netanyahu to occupied Lebanese territory since the Israeli and Lebanese governments reached a security agreement last Friday mediated by the United States under which Israel will hand over two areas to Lebanon's army.
(2026-07-01). How US-Iran Ceasefire is Unravelling. ummid.com A week of tit-for-tat strikes between Washington and Tehran, compounded by Israel's relentless pounding of Lebanon, has exposed the US-Iran ceasefire of June 2026 as a fragile construct held together more by diplomatic exhaustion than by genuine strategic convergence.
(2026-07-01). How the Lebanon framework reshapes the US-Iran standoff. newarab.com 
Most commentary on the 26 June US-Israel-Lebanon Trilateral Framework agreement has focused on the text of the document, and specifically the extent to which Lebanon's leadership, under the pretext of restoring sovereign hegemony to the Lebanese state, in practice forfeits it to Israel. | Missing from much of this analysis is how this agreement fits into the larger regional picture and seeks to achieve objectives that are not primarily about Lebanon. | As has been widely noted, the mid-June Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreed between the United States and Iran represented a significant strategic victory for…
(2026-07-01). In occupied southern Lebanon, Netanyahu vows Israel won't leave. newarab.com 
(2026-07-01). Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese head home as fighting eases, many still stranded. al-monitor.com By Jana ChoukeirBEIRUT, June 30 (Reuters) – Some 400,000 Lebanese uprooted by war have returned to southern Lebanon, with more expected to follow in the coming week, a government minister said on Tuesday, encouraged by a lull in the four-month-long conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.Yet many remain unable to go back. Since March, around 1 million people have been forced to flee their homes, and large numbers are still in shelters or temporary housing because their homes are destroyed or uninhabitable, said Hanine El Sayed.
(2026-07-01). South Korea cargo ship Namu to exit Strait of Hormuz after attack in Gulf. al-monitor.com SEOUL, July 1 (Reuters) – South Korea's Oceans Ministry said on Wednesday the cargo vessel Namu, operated by HMM, would exit the Strait of Hormuz in mid-July at the earliest once the damage sustained in an attack in May was repaired.The bulk carrier's hull was hit near the stern in the attack, which Seoul said on May 27 probably involved an Iranian anti-ship missile, summoning the Iranian ambassador to share the results of its investigation and lodge a protest.
(2026-07-01). Indian sailors fear returning to Gulf after Middle East war. al-monitor.com Indian sailors shaken by war have finally cleared the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded there for months, but some fear they have little choice but to return to make a living.The country is one of the largest contributors of sailors to merchant shipping, sending out hundreds of thousands of seafarers to work worldwide.Thousands of Indian sailors have left the Gulf since the war began, including more than 3,600 aided by the South Asian nation's shipping ministry.
(2026-07-01). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-07-01). Israel exposed after Iran war: Laser system that couldn't even be used in 2026 now being hyped. hindustantimes.com Israel has conducted a major joint air-defence exercise integrating the Iron Beam laser system with the Iron Dome interceptor network, marking a significant step toward a layered defence against drones, cruise missiles, rockets and future ballistic missile threats. Officials say the drill tested coordinated engagements under complex battlefield conditions following lessons from the 2026 Iran war. The Defence Ministry plans to expand Iron Beam deployment as lasers promise dramatically lower interception costs compared to conventional missiles. Could this new laser shield redefine Israel's air defence strategy and…
(2026-07-01). Germany just invited Iranian attack on Israel? White phosphorus & glyphosate probe threatens US deal. hindustantimes.com
(2026-07-01). Qatar confirms No Iran—US talks In Doha Following Arrival Of Trump Envoys. popularresistance.org Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari announced on 30 June that no direct high-level sessions between US and Iranian officials are scheduled in Doha on Tuesday, following the arrival of US special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. | White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Witkoff and Kushner were traveling to Doha for "high-level meetings" concerning the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Washington and Tehran, however Ansari clarified the delegation would meet with Qatari mediators rather than Iranian representatives.
(2026-07-01). Kushner's Qatar trip turns into disaster: Iran and US ally unite to block Trump's son-in-law's plan. hindustantimes.com Fresh uncertainty surrounds U.S.-Iran diplomacy after Iran ruled out any meetings with American officials in the coming days, despite Washington dispatching special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner to Doha for discussions with Qatari mediators. Qatar confirmed there will be no high-level U.S.-Iran meeting, while Tehran's Foreign Ministry insisted there is "nothing to withdraw from," signaling that direct negotiations remain off the table as regional tensions continue.
(2026-07-01). Iran says it won't meet US envoys, clouding prospects for peace deal. geo.tv 
Delegation staff members meet in the lobby on the day of a quadrilateral meeting between the US, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar at the Lake Lucerne Summit, Buergenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, near Stansstad, Switzerland, June 21, 2026. — Reuters US envoys Kushner and Witkoff arrive in…
(2026-07-01). Victory Press Conference For SJSU Dr. Sang Kil Fired Over Opposing Genocide. indybay.org San Jose State University Professor & Dr. Sang Kil had a press conference at the Martin Luther King library at SFSU on June 30, 2026 to announce her arbitration victory with her supporters and to call continued continued struggle to stop the genocide in Gaza.
(2026-07-01). UN General Assembly will debate U.S. blockade on July 7th despite Washington's opposition. radiohc.cu 
Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez announced on Tuesday that Cuba has requested a UN session for July 7 to address the US blockade and denounced Washington's pressure to prevent the debate. | During a press conference, the Cuban foreign minister emphasized that the United States' multidimensional aggression against Cuba "is not a future danger or threat; it is a crime against humanity in full swing." | Bruno Rodríguez denounced the energy blockade and other measures that intensify the blockade as "an act of genocide, also classified as collective punishment and a massive, flagrant, and systematic violation of the…
(2026-07-01). US Presbyterian Church votes to recognise Gaza genocide. newarab.com 
The United States' largest The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA), also known as the PCUSA, voted to officially adopt a resolution that will have the institution identify
(2026-07-01). Friday 7/3: Protest Israel Consulate – July 3 marks 1,000 days of genocide in Gaza. indybay.org Weekly Friday Protest at the SF Israel Consulate | 456 Montgomery…
(2026-07-01). Sunday 7/26: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-07-01). Defend the University of Michigan Eight! Drop all charges! Mobilize the working class against dictatorship and war! wsws.org This prosecution is a blatant and dangerous political witch-hunt and frame-up. It must not be allowed to stand. It is a major escalation by the Trump administration of the effort to criminalize left-wing opposition to war, dictatorship and social inequality.
(2026-07-01). Cuba welcomes home Guatemalan medical professionals. radiohc.cu With honor and their flag held high for a duty fulfilled, 26 Cuban medical professionals who had been serving in Guatemala were welcomed home on Tuesday at Havana's José Martí International Airport. | Tania Margarita Cruz Hernández, First Deputy Minister of Public Health, highlighted at the welcoming ceremony the tangible impact of Cuban medical cooperation in the Central American country for more than 27 years, which has involved the participation of over 11,327 healthcare professionals and their respective contributions to improving the Guatemalan healthcare system. | Cruz Hernández lamented that the Guatemalan…
(2026-07-01). Wednesday 7/1: Cuba After Castro: A Special Screening & Discussion with Abby Martin. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cuba0701…
(2026-07-01). Congresistas estadounidenses exigen fin del bloqueo a Cuba. cubadebate.cu Los congresistas federales demócratas Delia Ramírez, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna y Jonathan Jackson encabezaron una conferencia de prensa en Washington DC, en la que exigieron el fin inmediato del bloqueo económico de Estados Unidos contra Cuba.
apnews.com (2026-06-30). Birthright citizenship ruling live updates: Supreme Court rejects Trump's orderThe Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The decision, in line with the longstanding judicial interpretation of the 14th Amendment, comes on the final day of a Supreme Court term
(2026-07-01). El dominio de Starlink empieza a tambalear ante una nueva apuesta china. cubadebate.cu Spacesail, una empresa respaldada por el Gobierno de Shanghái acelera el despliegue de su constelación de satélites Qianfan para ofrecer servicios de banda ancha en órbita baja. Esta acción ha llevado algunos expertos a considerar a esta compañía como una posible rival del sistema Starlink de SpaceX.
(2026-07-01). Cuba Does Not Abandon Venezuela. radiohc.cu Venezuela was just beginning to recover from the wounds left by the January 3 attack when a new tragedy struck the country once again. On that day, U.S. bombs rocked Caracas and La Guaira, leaving more than a hundred dead. Among them were 32 Cuban fighters who lost their lives defending Venezuelan soil. Months later, while the nation was still seeking solace in its grief, the earthquakes of June 24 opened a new chapter of loss and uncertainty.
(2026-07-01). More than 1,000 Palestinians killed by Israel since Trump announced the Gaza cease-fire. wsws.org Under cover of a non-existent cease-fire, Israel's military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank surged this week as the regime of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also moved forward with population transfer and annexation plans and expansion of Zionist settlements in the occupied territories.
(2026-07-01). Israeli soldiers are looting from Palestinians returning to Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-07-01). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-07-01). UN Finds 'Overwhelming' Scale of Children Killed in Gaza. juancole.com The Conversation) — A recent United Nations The report by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Terr…
(2026-07-01). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). Venezuela Earthquakes, Deadly Sanctions And Media Deception. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Don Not Panic The lack of heavy machinery in Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes which struck at the weekend has condemned thousands of people to a slow, suffocating death. These deaths may not have come at the tip of an American missile, but they very much came at the bloody hands of sadistic …
(2001-07-26). The political, social and economic impact of Venezuela's twin earthquakes (plus: Despite quakes, US still withholds 70% of Venezuela's oil revenues). links.org.au 
The Autonomous and Independent Workers' Committee reveal the full extent of the tragedy triggered by Venezuela's double earthquake, amid a backdrop of US military aggression, tutelage and financial restrictions.
(2026-07-01). Venezuela: Beacon Of Solidarity. popularresistance.org Four days ago, on the 24th of June, a national holiday jointly celebrating St. John the Baptist Day and the key Battle of Carabobo that secured the nation's Independence, Venezuela was struck by twin earthquakes, 39 seconds from each other, one of 7.2 on the Richter scale and the second of greater intensity, of 7.5. | The fault lines run through the northwestern valley of the capital Caracas and all along the coast, north of Caracas past the mountains. There was also damage in areas of the interior of the country. Experts call it a doublet. The devastation was unbelievable. Nothing like this has ever happened in…
(2026-07-01). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). Rescuers in Venezuela pluck child alive from collapsed building six days after twin quakes. al-monitor.com By Vivian SequeraCARACAS, June 30 (Reuters) – Jordanian emergency workers in Venezuela, which was hit by devastating twin earthquakes last week, rescued a child early on Tuesday, the only reportedsurvivor on the sixth day of rescue efforts, according to Venezuelan authorities.Klieber Moran was pulled from the Los Corales Garden 1 building in La Guaira state by rescuers from Jordan after spending six days trapped under the rubble, Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez said in a message via Telegram.
(2026-07-01). Venezuela Earthquakes: Over 6,400 Rescued in La Guaira as Death Toll Reaches 1,943. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Rodríguez noted that the frequency and magnitude of the aftershocks have decreased: "On Sunday, June 28, we had 86 aftershocks,"
(2026-07-01). The illusions of western virtue: Ursula von der Leyen and Europe's moral bankruptcy. strategic-culture.su By Ramzy BAROUD | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has every right to condition Euro…
(2026-07-01). Druze gunmen, Syrian government forces clash in Suwayda: What to know. al-monitor.com The United Nations recently said that the government has thus far failed to bring calm to the area of southern Syria following sectarian clashes last year.
(2026-07-01). Why Pezeshkian is facing an uphill battle in postwar diplomacy. al-monitor.com As President Masoud Pezeshkian's administration advances dialogue with Washington, its fiercer contest is in the corridors of power within the Islamic Republic itself.
(2026-07-01). China launches first zero-carbon river-sea shipping route. ecns.cn China launched its first zero-carbon river-sea shipping route Tuesday as the all-electric container vessel Ningyuan Dianpeng departed Jiaxing Port on its maiden voyage to Ningbo Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang province.
(2026-07-01). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-07-01). 9th China-Eurasia Expo concludes with record scale. ecns.cn The 9th China-Eurasia Expo that concluded in Xinjiang on Monday hit a record high in terms of scale, organizers said Tuesday.
(2026-07-01). Touching a century of CPC history: Why are foreign leaders visiting this museum. ecns.cn Today, we are visiting the Museum of the Communist Party of China, a place that preserves more than a century of history. The year 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, and the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March.
(2026-07-01). Hong Kong ranks fourth globally in average wealth per adult: UBS report. ecns.cn Hong Kong ranked fourth in the world in average wealth per adult, with an average of $648,267, according to the Global Wealth Report 2026 released Tuesday by UBS.
(2026-07-01). Xi, other leaders honor outstanding Party members, Party workers, primary-level Party organizations. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, and other leaders presented awards to representatives of outstanding Party members, Party workers, and primary-level Party organizations from across the country at the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing on Wednesday morning.
(2026-07-01). Why everyone keeps talking about Ousmane Dembele's hat-trick? ummid.com Football fans' delight over Ousmane Dembele's hat-trick scored in France vs Norway clash ceases to cool down hours after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I Match Friday June 26, 2026.
(2026-06-30). Membership of CPC exceeds 101 million. ecns.cn The steady growth in the number of Communist Party of China members from new sectors and emerging businesses is diversifying the Partys composition and supporting Chinas socioeconomic development, experts said on Tuesday.
(2026-07-01). Wednesday 7/29: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-07-01). Wednesday 7/1: San José…Defend Democracy. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd | San José, CA 95117…
(2026-07-01). The Power of Spirit: World Peace and Prayer Day at Bear Butte. indybay.org Indigenous leaders and young people joined Lakotas and spoke on maintaining the traditional ways, and protecting the natural world, at World Peace and Prayer Day in Bear Butte, South Dakota.
(2026-07-01). The New York elections and the political role of the Democratic Socialists of America. wsws.org In an interview with ABC's "This Week" program on Sunday, Mamdani laid out his conception of "democratic socialism."
(2026-07-01). On the eve of the NATO summit in Ankara: European powers drive Ukraine war toward direct conflict with Russia. wsws.org The European powers calculate that strikes deep inside Russia will force Moscow to respond and that any Russian retaliation can then be used to justify a still broader NATO intervention. This is the logic of provocation. It is the logic that leads to a direct war between nuclear armed powers.
(2026-07-01). Peter Gabriel: From progressive rock to world music and beyond. wsws.org Internationally acclaimed musician Peter Gabriel is developing a new album in 2026 entitled o/i (output/input) as a year-long series of track-at-a-time releases timed to arrive with each full moon cycle.
(2026-07-01). Passengers delighted to ride first ever passenger train. al-monitor.com It's 7: 13 am on a sultry June morning and a passenger train pulls into the station in Abu Dhabi, oil-rich capital of the United Arab Emirates. An unremarkable scene in many cities but here, the first of its kind.The UAE's inaugural passenger service, from sleepy Fujairah, carried enthusiastic travellers who watched Thursday's sun rise as they sped across the desert, relaxing on brand-new upholstery.
(2026-07-01). The Gas Station Attendant Is a Poetic Take On Love and Class. portside.org The Gas Station Attendant Is a Poetic Take On Love and Class |
(2026-07-01). Teamsters and Department of Justice move to end federal oversight of union after 37 years. wsws.org The winding down of the monitorship does not mark the end of corruption inside the union or even a separation between the union bureaucracy and the capitalist state. It amounts to official sanction for the corruption and bureaucratic suppression through which the apparatus polices the rank and file.
(2026-07-01). What should children learn in the age of AI? China explores solution. ummid.com With the focus to find answer to this question, schools and local communities at WhalesBot's AI+Robotics Exploration Centers spread across China are building spaces focused less on passive technology consumption and more on hands-on interaction with robotics, engineering, coding, competitions, drones, and real-world experimentation.
(2026-07-01). Saturday 7/18: Protest the Salinas Rodeo. indybay.org In front of the Salinas Sports Complex, 1034 North Main Street, Salinas (On the corner of Iris & North Main Street)…
(2026-07-01). Tuesday 6/30: SJSU Press Conference On Re-instatement of Fired Professor Sang Kil. indybay.org WHERE: Martin Luther King Library at San Jose State University | News conference will be live streamed at:…
(2026-07-01). ACT candidate resigns in NZ after Chinese political group link revealed. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Justin Wong, Local Democracy Reporter An ACT candidate has withdrawn from a new Wellington electorate race at November's election, after failing to declare her previous membership of a Chinese political group linked to the country's ruling communist party. After Local Democracy Reporting sent questions about Lyra Yan Zhang's background on Monday, the party confirmed…
(2026-07-01). 120 dead in latest Sudan cholera outbreak: WHO. newarab.com 
A cholera outbreak in More than three years of war between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have decimated the country's healthcare system. | This is
(2026-07-01). CPC writes most magnificent epic in millennia-long history of Chinese nation: Xi. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) has led the Chinese people in writing the most magnificent epic in the millennia-long history of the Chinese nation through unremitting endeavors, said Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, on Wednesday.
(2026-06-30). Party's leadership continues to advance country's modernization drive in new era. ecns.cn A gathering is being held in Beijing on Wednesday morning to mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China.
(2026-06-30). Resolve forges gold exploration legacy. ecns.cn For generations of geologists on the No 6 Geological Team of the Shandong Provincial Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, members of the Communist Party of China have set the standard by volunteering for the toughest assignments, pressing ahead where others saw only dead ends and passing on a spirit of dedication that has transformed China's gold exploration.
(2026-06-30). Pop icon's sun rises in Beijing once again. ecns.cn Pop icon Jay Chou made a spectacular return to Beijing with his brand-new Dragon Fist: Beijing Carnival 2026 Jay Chou Concert, taking over the iconic National Stadium, or Bird's Nest, for three consecutive nights from June 26 to 28.
(2026-07-01). Xi hails CPC's 105-year 'epic,' urges building modern socialist China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday hailed the 105-year history of the Communist Party of China (CPC) as the "most magnificent epic" of the Chinese nation and urged the Party to press ahead to build China into a modern socialist country on schedule.
(2026-07-01). Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros Ousts 30-Year Incumbent in Colorado, Signaling Progressive Momentum. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Newswire A major upset in Colorado's Democratic primary is adding to a growing string of victories for progressive candidates across the country. Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old attorney and doctoral student, defeated longtime Democratic Representative Diana DeGette, ending the nearly three-decade congressional career of one of Colorado's best-known Democrats. With Colorado's 1st Congressional District considered …
(2026-07-01). A Record 215 Goals Scored in 2026 Football WC Group Stage. ummid.com A record 215 goals were scored in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage held from June 11 to 27, 2026.
(2026-07-01). Trump reports over $1.4bn in income from crypto ventures. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump attends the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 21, 2025. — ReutersWorld Liberty Financial generated nearly $800m for Trump companies.Trump discloses $635m…
(2026-07-01). The geopolitics of plastic in the era of ecological transition. strategic-culture.su Few substances have defined material modernity as much as plastic. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Plastic as a strategic resource…
(2026-07-01). Censorship in Pride March video. indybay.org The official recording of the 2026 San Francisco Pride March censored the Freedom Socialist Party and Radical Women contingent in the Pride March.
(2026-06-30). Banks ramp up bond issuance in Q2 to shore up capital. ecns.cn China's commercial banks stepped up the issuance of tier 2 capital bonds and perpetual bonds in the second quarter to replenish capital, strengthen resilience against financial risks and better serve the real economy.
(2026-07-01). UN chief says UN agency for Palestinian refugees nearing. al-monitor.com By Andrea ShalalJune 30 (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged countries to cover a $100 million gap in funding for the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA, saying the body was nearing a breaking point after deep cost-cutting and austerity measures.Guterres told an ad hoc meeting of the General Assembly on voluntary contributions that UNRWA's situation was increasingly precarious given sweeping restrictions throughout occupied Palestinian territory that impeded its work, and the large cash shortfall.
(2026-07-01). Massive US heatwave threatens millions as 3 firefighters die battling Colorado wildfire. wsws.org A record-setting heat dome is spreading across the central and eastern United States, threatening millions of workers and their families with deadly temperatures, wildfire smoke, power grid strain and unsafe workplaces.
(2026-07-01). Spain citizenship law for descendants triggers row over votes. al-monitor.com By Victoria Waldersee and Corina PonsJuly 1 (Reuters) – Spain's reparations law granting descendants of Spaniards the right to citizenship has sparked a heated political debate, with right-wing opposition figures accusing the government of trying to sway next year's elections with new voters.At least 544,722 people have so far been granted citizenship under the law passed in 2022, with 306,000 registering on the electoral roll, according to government data. Around 650,000 applications remain unprocessed.
(2026-07-01). Next NATO summit in Albania in doubt amid US reluctance and low defence spending. al-monitor.com By Lili Bayer, Gram Slattery, Andrew Gray and Fatos BytyciBRUSSELS/WASHINGTON/TIRANA, June 30 (Reuters) – As NATO leaders prepare for a summit in Turkey next week, plans for an alliance summit in Albania next year have been thrown into doubt due to resistance from the Trump administration and dissatisfaction among NATO members with Tirana's low defence spending, a NATO diplomat, European official and three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
(2026-07-01). Ram Mandir Robbery and Rise of Hindutva Thug Republic. ummid.com The Ayodhya scandal is however significant because the Ram Mandir is not merely a temple, as it is the central symbol of a political project that transformed Indian politics over the last four decades.
(2026-07-01). China delivers two domestically built LNG carriers in shipbuilding milestone. ecns.cn China on Tuesday delivered two domestically designed and built 174,000-cubic-meter liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, marking a milestone in the country's high-end shipbuilding industry.
(2026-07-01). workforce crisis starts with unpaid placement. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-01). IBM Unpacks World's 1st Sub-1 Nanometer Chip Technology. ummid.com In what is billed as a major semiconductor breakthrough, Tech giant IBM introduced the world's first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a revolutionary transistor architecture at the 0.7 nm, or 7 angstrom node.
(2026-07-01). Why Accessible Hosting Unlocks Digital Empowerment. moguldom.com Access to gadgets, the internet, education, and online tools is commonly regarded as digital empowerment. Though important, those regions are incomplete. People need trustworthy internet platforms to build, publish, sell, teach, organize, and communicate. That basis includes hosting. When hosting is economical, stable, and easy to operate, more people and small groups may confidently use …
(2026-07-01). Geethananda Jayasekera, longstanding Sri Lankan Trotskyist dies at 70. wsws.org The SEP and the IYSSE in Sri Lanka pay tribute to comrade Geethananda Jayasekera's struggle for the Trotskyist principles of international socialism and extend our deepest sympathies to his family members.
(2026-07-01). Retrofitted Qatari jet takes maiden flight as Air Force One. newarab.com 
President Donald Trump is taking his maiden voyage on a new Gone is the trademark light blue hull that helped Air Force One blend into the sky. The refurbished jet is painted in Trump's preferred colour scheme of a navy belly and red and gold stripes. It has the luxury features that the president believes a commander-in-chief's entourage should have[mdas…
(2026-07-01). Why Europe is no longer protecting Israel as it used to be. ummid.com European rhetoric has become harsher, diplomatic taboos have been broken, and Israel must come to terms with the fact that the historical memory of the Holocaust is no longer a guarantee of political protection in the West.
(2026-07-01). End of an era: NBN watchdog can finally stand down. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-01). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-07-01). Egypt under pressure to reduce fuel costs as oil prices plunge. newarab.com 
(2026-07-01). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-07-01). Secrecy over Israel trip challenged by EU watchdog. electronicintifada.net Katharina von Schnurbein smears organizers of Rome Pride.
(2026-07-01). Brazil, Paraguay advance to 2026 FIFA WC last 16 after stunning victories. ummid.com Brazil and Paraguay Monday June 29, 2026 advanced to the 2026 Football World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Japan and Germany in their respective matches in the knockout round.
(2026-07-01). Xi highlights CPC's unshakable commitment to resolving Taiwan question, realizing China's complete reunification. ecns.cn Resolving the Taiwan question and realizing China's complete reunification is a historic mission and an unshakable commitment for the Communist Party of China (CPC), Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, said on Wednesday.
(2026-07-01). Indonesian soldiers accused of wounding two Papuan teenagers in Titigi. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULWP) has accused the Indonesian military of shooting and wounding two teenagers in Titigi village, Intan Jaya, and causing other casualties on Monday. The pair have been identified as 18-year-old Duad Hagismijau and Kiko Hagismijau, 16, and they are now being treated in hospital, alleges…
(2026-07-01). How Large Solar Eruptions Evolve Thermally. ummid.com Indian astrophysicists have uncovered new insights into how large solar eruptions, known as Interplanetary Coronal Mass Ejections (ICMEs), evolve thermally during their journey from the Sun to the Earth.
(2026-07-01). Friday 7/3: Do We Celebrate Independence Day? indybay.org Black & Brown Social Club | 474 Valencia St. | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-07-01). Hind Rajab Foundation Asks US to Arrest Ben-Gvir During NY Visit. scheerpost.com Ben-Gvir must be prosecuted for war crimes, the foundation said, including crimes against US nationals. By Shireen Akram-Boshar This article was originally published by Truthout Ben-Gvir must be prosecuted for war crimes, the foundation said, including crimes against US nationals. The Hind Rajab Foundation has called on the U.S. to investigate Israel's far right National …
(2026-07-01). The time is ripe for a universal basic income. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-01). MWC26 sets direction for future mobile. ecns.cn As the world's gaze focused on the FIFA World Cup 2026, an electrifying spectacle of skill unfolded at an exhibition hall in Shanghai: humanoid robots stepping up to the penalty spot, striking balls with precision and celebrating goals in front of roaring crowds.
(2026-07-01). Maharashtra TET goes online from 2027. ummid.com The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET) exam will be held in Online Mode i.e. CBT — Computer Based Test mode, from its next edition to be held in 2027.
(2026-07-01). Stronger heatwaves year after year point to clear warming trend: ESA official. ecns.cn Stronger heatwaves occurring consistently year after year can no longer be regarded as isolated weather events, Rune Floberghagen, head of the Department of Climate Action, Sustainability and Science of the European Space Agency (ESA), said Tuesday.
(2026-07-01). Monday 7/13: Barrio Book Club: "The Wretched of the Earth" indybay.org Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos, 1807 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-07-01). Sunday 6/28: Panel: Race to the bottom: Vietnamese female migrant workers' & Market Socialism. indybay.org
(2026-07-01). At the World Cup, the Western media has set up a 'moral checkpoint'. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Patrick Gathara "Why is it that African teams and Middle Eastern teams have to answer for what their governments are doing but European teams don't?" South African comedian Trevor Noah asked recently during a World Cup watch party. He was reacting to the questions Western journalists had lobbed at Iranian players following their…
(2026-07-01). Shipping companies, unions still consider Hormuz a warzone. geo.tv 
(2026-07-01). After brief period of normalization, illegal digital billboards become pushers. indybay.org First associating themselves with "community oriented organizations", Becker Boards fully unmasks, pumping alcohol, sugar, and pro-establishment brainwash at expense of the unconsenting vulnerable communities these parasites occupy.
(2026-07-01). Australia: Union trying to rush through sellout deal at Western Sydney University. wsws.org In typical anti-democratic fashion, the NTEU is trying to push an endorsement vote through a hastily called members' meeting on Thursday.
(2026-07-01). Xi stresses absolute Party leadership over people's armed forces. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Wednesday stressed upholding the absolute Party leadership over the people's armed forces.
(2026-07-01). Soccer is just one of four beautiful football codes in Australia. onlineopinion.com.au SBS champions 'wog ball' but when it comes to sport, diversity really is our strength.
(2026-07-01). An 8.8-kilometer detour: Qinghai-Xizang Railway's tender tribute to plateau wildlife. ecns.cn Every year from May to July, female Tibetan antelopes migrate hundreds of kilometers to the Zhuonai Lake area in Hoh Xil to give birth. To preserve the animals' ancient migration route, engineers relocated Hoh Xil Railway Station on the Qinghai-Xizang Railway 8.8 kilometers to the north during construction.
(2026-07-01). Greedy landlords are evicting a 92 year old San Francisco woman. indybay.org San Francisco Chinatown Tenants Protest Evictions!
(2026-07-01). Govt launches FCRA 2.0 Portal, e-OCI Card: What's New? ummid.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday June 30, 2026 launched FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCT Card — the two new initiatives that he said will enhance convenience for citizens and organisations, and more than 50 lakh OCI cardholders.
(2026-07-01). POLITICS OF THE HEART – An Interview with ALAN CLEMENTS. indybay.org Interview with journalist, former Buddhist monk, activist, and artist Alan Clements on his new book, "Politics of the Heart."
(2026-07-01). Bougainville volcano ups gears, as Titan Ridge submarine volcano cools off. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Explosive activity has picked up in recent days at Bougainville's Mt Bagana volcano. Papua New Guinea's Rabaul Volcanological Observatory declared a Stage 1 Alert for Bagana amid its most notable upsurge in activity for two years. The observatory's principal geodetic surveyor, Steve Saunders, said activity at the volcano had…
(2026-07-01). Indian news channels 'hacked' during president's address. geo.tv 
This illustration shows the screen of Indian news channel TV9 Telugu after it was allegedly hacked. — Screengrab via YouTube/TV9 Telugu News LIVEUnidentified hackers breached the broadcast systems of two Indian news channels during the Indian president's address, allegedly…
(2026-07-01). Summer fun flows along city waterway. ecns.cn In Beijing, a city known for its fast-paced lifestyle, summer evenings along the Liangma River paint a strikingly contrasting scene.
(2026-07-01). Pakistan: 14 students killed, several injured as coaching centre roof collapses in Lahore. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 14 school children were killed while several others injured after the roof of a coaching centre collapsed in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore collapsed, according to officials. | Eight children and a teacher were injured and are currently undergoing treatment at a hospital, while police said the owner of the centre and another person had been arrested. | Senior police officer Faisal Kamran said rescue teams were continuing to search through the debris amid reports that more children could be trapped underneath. He added that the tuition centre was operating in an old building, and the…
(2026-07-01). KEAM 2026 Engineering, Pharmacy Rank List Published. ummid.com Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala has published on its official website 'cee.kerala.gov.in' KEAM 2026 Engineering and Pharmacy Rank List along with toppers names their score.
(2026-07-01). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-07-01). How Blood Cancer Cells Enter and Damage Lungs. ummid.com A new research led by New York University (NYU) Langone Health has revealed how Leukemia or blood cancer cells enter the lungs, damage tissue, and cause severe breathing problems.
(2026-06-30). First Nanchang Aerobics International Open concludes. ecns.cn The first Nanchang Aerobics International Open concluded Monday in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, with athletes from Mongolia and the Czech Republic winning the senior singles titles.
(2026-07-01). India must stop arms supply to Israel: UN Inquiry Panel Chief. ummid.com Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar, Chief of United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Occupied Palestinian Territory, said India and other countries will be guilty of war crimes if they don't stop arms supply to Israel.
(2026-07-01). Wednesday 7/1: Leidesdorff Plaza Diamond Jubilee, 2026 Folsom Cattle Drive – Historic Leidesdorff Ranch. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza – RT Historic Folsom Station | Historic Sutter Street | Folsom, California…
(2026-07-01). Xi stresses long-term prosperity, stability in Hong Kong, Macao. ecns.cn Promoting the long-term prosperity and stability in Hong Kong and Macao is essential for realizing national rejuvenation, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said on Wednesday.
(2026-07-01). UN agency for Palestinian refugees nearing 'breaking point'. newarab.com 
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday urged countries to cover a $100 million funding gap for the UN Palestinian refugee agency, Guterres told an ad hoc meeting of the General Assembly on voluntary contributions that UNRWA's situation was increasingly precarious given sweeping restrictions throughout the occupied Palestinian territory that impeded its work, and the large cash shortfall. The United Nations…
(2026-06-30). Lifestyle experiences boost China's summer travel trends. ecns.cn A rafting experience, a fireworks show, or a concert ticket can all spark a journey, with summer tourism focusing on creating memorable experiences for visitors, according to the latest data from online travel agency Trip.com Group.
(2001-07-26). Armenia's elections and the future of the left. links.org.au 
Can Armenia's recent elections be reduced to a contest between a pro-Western Pashinyan and a pro-Russian opposition? Mikael Zolyan examines Armenia through a left-wing lens.
(2026-07-01). Violent attack in Stade, Germany, the product of a brutal society. wsws.org The ruthlessness of the crime reflects a society in which explosive social tensions are mounting without finding any progressive outlet, and in which violence is propagated from the highest level.
(2026-07-01). U.S. Supreme Court narrowly upholds birthright citizenship. wsws.org The Supreme Court narrowly struck down Trump's executive order that would revoke the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship.
(2026-07-01). We became the late 18th Century British. What now? responsiblestatecraft.org This article is part of an
(2026-07-01). The Afghan women farmers keeping their village alive. geo.tv 
In a remote province of northeastern Afghanistan, women farmers are playing a vital role in their community's survival among the snow-capped mountains.The fields of Eshtiwi show only the first faint signs of growth in June, with small green sprouts emerging around the…
(2026-07-01). Xi delivers speech at gathering marking 105th founding anniversary of CPC. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, started addressing a gathering in celebration of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Party on Wednesday morning.
(2026-06-30). 618 shopping gala pivots to value-driven consumption. ecns.cn The 618 shopping festival, once dominated by price comparisons and heavy discounts, is increasingly being shaped by consumer demand for value, differentiation and lifestyle relevance, said experts.
(2026-07-01). Maharashtra FYJC 11th Admission 2026 Special Round 1 Schedule Released. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra has published the Schedule of the FYJC 2026 or Class 11 Special Round 1 Admission Schedule on its official website.
(2026-07-01). Can I Own a Home in Makkah, Madinah? New Saudi Real Estate Law Explained. ummid.com The Saudi Cabinet on Friday June 23, 2026 approved the executive regulations for the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis which allows foreigners to own properties in the Two Holy Cities — Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah.
(2026-06-30). Chinese ACs cool sweltering Europeans. ecns.cn At an air conditioner factory run by Midea Group, a leading Chinese home appliance manufacturer, in the Shunde district of Foshan, Guangdong province, workers are putting in overtime to ramp up production of portable split air conditioners.
(2026-07-01). Gulf-EU trade talks gain momentum. newarab.com 
Economic diplomacy circles are witnessing intensified activity to revive the long-stalled free trade agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union after more than two decades of suspended collective negotiations, amid strong expectations of finalising the outlines of the deal during a leaders' summit scheduled in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, in October. | Details of this renewed momentum indicate a fundamental shift in negotiating approaches, as both sides move away from the idea of a single comprehensive treaty toward sector-specific packages focused on key areas such as renewable ene…
(2026-07-01). China's first robot school opens in Hangzhou. ecns.cn China's first school dedicated to training robots opened on Monday in the eastern city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, with an inaugural class of 30 humanoid robots enrolled for vocational programs ranging from performance arts to security services.
(2026-07-01). CPC boasts unparalleled fine qualities: Xi. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) boasts fine qualities with no parallel among other political parties and political forces, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, said on Wednesday in Beijing.
(2026-07-01). Asteroid, over 50 times wider than Chelyabinsk meteor, to pass by Earth tonight. ummid.com An asteroid, which is 50 to 60 times wider than Chelyabinsk meteor, is to pass by Earth tonight i.e. Saturday June 27, 2026.
(2026-07-01). Why Coffee Machines Aren't Just a Luxury… They're Survival Gear. thecanary.co 
When I was little, coffee felt like something only my mum drank. Even my dad didn't like it. It smelt strong, dark, bitter… And personally, I would always be much happier with a can of Pepsi. It didn't feel fancy — in fact, in my house it was just a jar of brown granules mixed […] | By
(2026-07-01). Corporate Political Spending Surges to Record-Shattering Levels. progressivehub.net PUBLIC CITIZEN…
(2026-07-01). Analysis-NATO allies have grown silent on rights concerns in Turkey. al-monitor.com By Jonathan SpicerANKARA, July 1 (Reuters) – Five years ago, the West risked a full-blown diplomatic crisis with NATO ally Turkey when 10 ambassadors called for the release of a man they saw as a political prisoner, prompting an angry President Tayyip Erdogan to order their expulsion.After two frantic days in 2021, the sides stepped back from the brink with the U.S., French, German, Canadian and other envoys issuing conciliatory statements and Erdogan saying they would be more careful in the future.And so they have been.
(2026-07-01). Contrary Notions – An Interview with Michael Parenti. indybay.org 2007 interview with Michael Parenti, who died on January 24, 2026. Parenti was an American political scientist, historian and cultural critic.
(2026-07-01). Zain eyes $1.5B mobile network in postwar Syria: What to know. al-monitor.com The Kuwaiti company is planning to invest more than $1.5 billion in Syria after securing a license to operate there, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
(2026-07-01). Taicang bolsters cooperation with European biz. ecns.cn Taicang, a dynamic city in Suzhou, Jiangsu province of East China, is fortifying its economic ties with Austria, reflecting a broader trend of European business expansion in the region.
(2026-06-30). Wu woos Wimbledon in Djokovic thriller. ecns.cn According to the "GOAT" himself, on the holy ground of professional tennis, Wu Yibing deserves a huge round of applause.
(2026-07-01). Why Questions About RSS are Questions About Democracy. ummid.com When questions are raised about how Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) acquires, manages, and spends its funds, responding that 'Hindu Dharma is not registered' appears less like an answer and more like a diversion.
(2026-07-01). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-07-01). UN and India on AI Data Centers: Two Divergent Views. ummid.com While the UN highlights the unequal global concentration of hardware and advanced computing power among a few tech firms and nations, especially US and China, India wishes to manufacture its varied infrastructure locally to ensure that the data remains within the country's border.
(2026-07-01). US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, strikes down Trump's executive order | Why ruling is relief for Indians. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a significant development, the US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld birthright citizenship, striking down President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens, providing them constitutional protection. | The Supreme Court's ruling means that children born in the United States to Indian parents on H-1B visas will automatically receive US citizenship, even if their parents may have to wait many years to become citizens themselves. The decision also applies to children born to Indians living i…
(2026-07-01). Southern California Mining Expansion Challenged for Blocking Puma Movement. indybay.org VENTURA COUNTY, Calif., June 29, 2026 — The Center for Biological Diversity is challenging a Ventura County decision allowing a rock quarry to expand mining operations. A Center appeal filed with the county's board of supervisors notes that the expansion would block a critical connectivity area for the region's mountain lions and destroy some of the last populations of a native plant species.
(2026-07-01). The fifth volume of "The Governance of China" should also prompt European Communists to reflect. radiohc.cu The Chinese Communist Party, with its 98 million members, has existed for 105 years and has governed the People's Republic since 1949. Leading this formidable organization is not only a constant challenge but also a complex task that Secretary General Xi Jinping has been successfully carrying out since 2012. The fifth volume of his "The Governance of China" has been published: the complete collection of his speeches and articles.
(2026-07-01). A Bad Week for Billionaires. portside.org A Bad Week for Billionaires |
(2026-07-01). Morocco knocks Netherland out of 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Morocco defeated The Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout Tuesday June 30, 2026, knocking the Dutch out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Round of 32.
(2026-07-01). WBJEE 2026 Counselling: Registration, Choice Filling Begin Today. ummid.com West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is starting from today i.e. Tuesday June 30, 2026 choice filling and online registration of students seeking admission in West Bengal colleges of Engineering and Technology, Pharmacy and Architecture on the basis of WBJEE 2026 score.
(2026-07-01). Photo of bound, blindfolded Palestinian sparks outrage. newarab.com 
(2026-07-01). Why CBD Brands Need High Risk Payment Processing for Ecommerce. moguldom.com A CBD brand selling online pays between 4% and 8% on every card transaction. A conventional apparel retailer pays 2% to 3%. That gap is how banks price an entire category they treat with caution. For a hemp-derived CBD market that reached close to $2 billion in sales in 2025, that pricing decision shapes how …
(2026-07-01). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-01). How church land became Israel's new battleground in Jerusalem. newarab.com 
East Jerusalem – On 15 June 2026, officials from the Jerusalem Municipality, accompanied by Israeli police, The Israeli authorities forcibly removed the church land's caretaker, tore down equipment, uprooted trees, and installed a fence. | "The incident constitutes an unlawful and illegitimate seizure of established Church property…
(2026-07-01). From Khan Sir to Faisal Khan: Demonisation of The People's Teacher. ummid.com This transformation of a professional controversy into a communal issue reveals a troubling trend in India's digital discourse, where disagreements often descend into identity-based attacks.
(2026-07-01). Autos set to spur consumer spending. ecns.cn With the world's largest vehicle fleet, China's automotive sector is undergoing a fundamental transition, which analysts say could open up vast opportunities in the aftermarket, turning incremental demand into exponential consumption scenarios as reinforced by a robust new policy framework.
(2026-06-30). Book-type foldables fast turning into hot AI interface. ecns.cn The book-type foldable smartphone is undergoing a profound transformation from a hardware novelty into a genuine AI-powered productivity tool, experts and corporate executives said.But how intelligently it works, experts said.
(2026-07-01). Xi confers July 1 Medal on model CPC members. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, conferred the July 1 Medal, the Party's highest honor, on model CPC members at the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing on Wednesday morning.
(2026-07-01). Explainer: Why has the CPC remained vibrant after 105 years. ecns.cn Since its founding 105 years ago, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has kept standing at the forefront of China's transformation, leading the country through construction to become one of the world's foremost economic powers.
(2026-07-01). Friday 7/31: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-07-01). Brass-necked Britain… London backs Ukraine's membership of the EU. strategic-culture.su Ordinary EU citizens should tell Britain to shove its absurd arrogance. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | So, how's that for British a…
(2026-07-01). Zelensky skips "Ukraine Recovery Conference" after Poland strips him of state honors. wsws.org Whatever the outcome of the dispute between these two nationalist governments, the conflict underscores that their war alliance against Russia is as fragile as it is reactionary.
(2026-07-01). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-07-01). Maharashtra TET June 2026 cancelled after paper leak. ummid.com Thousands of teachers preparing for the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAH TET 2926) to be held on Sunday June 28, 2026 were left stunned as the exam was cancelled the after paper leak.
(2026-07-01). Australian unions complicit in Labor's gutting of national disability scheme. wsws.org The union apparatus, in line with its role as an industrial police force, has embraced Labor's brutal agenda and offered its assistance.
(2026-07-01). Maharashtra 11th Admission 2026 Special Round 1 Starts, Check Registration Steps. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Maharashtra is starting through its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' Special CAP Round 1 (open to all) of FYJC or Class 11 admission 2026, and asked the students to fill Part 1 Form (Registration Form) and Part 2 Form (Option Form) from today i.e. Monday June 29, 2026.
(2026-07-01). Request To Extend Timelines For Election Deadlines. indybay.org The Pacifica election is being challenged due to inconsistencies and favoritism by the Pacifica election supervisor…
(2026-07-01). Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge port reports 162.76b yuan in foreign trade in first 5 months. ecns.cn The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge port handled 162.76 billion yuan (about $24 billion) in foreign trade during the first five months of 2026, up 41.6% from a year earlier, according to data released Tuesday by Gongbei Customs.
(2026-07-01). Indian defence minister's resignation sought for concealing military deaths in May conflict. geo.tv 
Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an event. — AFP/FileCongress accuses minister of misleading parliament.Opposition party says Modi government is built on lies.India confirms six military deaths…
(2026-07-01). 20 years Qinghai-Xizang Railway transforms regional logistics. ecns.cn Sonam Wangdrak first saw a train not on a track, but in a school textbook.
(2026-07-01). The 1929—1930 miners' lockout—a key strategic experience of the Australian working class. wsws.org The existing accounts of the lockout all put the defeat down to the miners themselves—courageous, but worn down after 16 months of struggle. This article examines the critical role of the Labor Party, the trade unions and the Communist Party in isolating the locked-out miners and finally forcing them back to work on the terms of the coal barons.
(2026-07-01). It's not climate change — climate reversal. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-01). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-07-01). Qinghai-Tibet Railway marks 20 years of operation with more than 100 million passengers carried. ecns.cn The Qinghai-Tibet Railway, the world's highest-altitude and longest plateau railway, marked the 20th anniversary of its full operation on Wednesday, having carried more than 104 million passengers and 824 million metric tons of cargo since opening.
(2026-07-01). U.S. Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes while striking down campaign finance regulation. wsws.org On the final day of its current term, the Supreme Court handed down reactionary opinions attacking the rights of transgender students and lifting restrictions on corporate campaign funding.
(2026-07-01). Xi urges CPC to realize missions in new era. ecns.cn All members of the Communist Party of China (CPC) should stay firm in convictions, and forge ahead with continuous efforts to realize the Party's missions in the new era and on the new journey, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-30). Economy on track to meet growth target. ecns.cn Buoyed by improving market demand amid robust global appetite for artificial intelligence-related products and stronger pro-growth policy support, China's factory activity returned to expansion in June after standing at the boom-bust threshold a month earlier, official data showed on Tuesday.
(2026-07-01). "It's hard to save for a car with the wages we're getting" : Widespread opposition to UAW-backed deal at Bridgewater Interiors in suburban Detroit. wsws.org Despite a concerted UAW effort to exploit the severe economic distress that it has foisted upon the plant's low-paid workforce, Bridgewater workers expressed enormous opposition to the contract.
(2026-07-01). Climate chaos: planetary dangers and humanitarian emergency. onlineopinion.com.au Treat fossil fuels like nuclear weapons: phase them out through a global non-proliferation treaty.
(2026-07-01). Iraq's PM Al-Zaidi seeks backing for corruption crackdown. newarab.com 
The campaign, which began before dawn on Sunday, 28 June, and continued overnight into Tuesday across Nineveh, Salah al-Din and Basra provinces, has targeted suspects accused of corruption and embezzlement of pub…
(2026-07-01). Pune event for UPSC, MPSC candidates marred by 'caste' controversy. ummid.com A function organized to felicitate the candidates who successfully cracked the UPSC, MPSC and other competitive exams Friday June 26, 2026 ended in a 'caste' controversy.
(2026-07-01). European people take to water to beat the heat. ecns.cn Europe is hit by a prolonged heatwave, with multiple countries breaking temperature records.
(2026-07-01). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-07-01). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). Does the Pentagon even know who its boat strikes are killing? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-07-01). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). Exhilarating Pride March In San Francisco. indybay.org
(2026-07-01). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). Transatlantic slavery and Africa's influence on Europe. strategic-culture.su
(2026-07-01). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). Comicomment: Xinjiang cotton brooks no smearing. ecns.cn
(2026-07-01). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). The meme that became a movement: Inside India's Cockroach Janta Party. globalvoices.org
(2026-07-01). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). That Time when Iran and the U.S. allied against a Common Foe. juancole.com
(2026-07-01). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). Are America's Gulf bases Turning Allies into Targets? juancole.com
(2026-07-01). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-07-01). Le minacce di Kiev e la strategia del terrore contro Russia e Bielorussia. strategic-culture.su Gli attacchi ucraini contro infrastrutture civili russe e il bus con bambini bielorussi nella regione di Brjansk confermano l'escalation perseguita da Kiev. Mosca e Minsk denunciano una strategia di provocazione volta ad allargare il conflitto e destabilizzare lo Stato dell'Unione. | Segue nostro Le minacce rivolte da Volodymyr Zelens πkyj contro Minsk e la nuova ondata di attacchi ucraini contro il territorio russo rappresentano un s…
(2026-07-01). Sunday 7/5: Boycott Chevron Banner Drop. indybay.org Sacramento Ave and San Luis Ave Richmond Annex Fwy I-80 pedestrian overpass…
(2026-07-01). México_Mixteca de Oaxaca y Puebla: Comunidades exigen cancelación de concesiones mineras. indybay.org México | Comunidades indígenas de la Mixteca de Oaxaca y Puebla exigen cancelación de concesiones mineras…
(2026-07-01). Sunday 8/2: No Rest Until Liberation. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park 717 Del Monte Ave Monterey…
(2026-07-01). Sudan's El Obeid faces 'El Fasher repeat' amid RSF drone strikes. newarab.com 
The Sudanese city of The International Rescue Committee (IRC) warned that the city has been subject to escalating drone strikes targeting fuel depots and water stations, as well as aid trucks coming into the city, leading to shortages. | Speaking to The New Arab, the IRC detailed the precarity of the situation in El Obeid, the capital o…
(2026-06-30). Florida Law Banning Local Net-Zero Emissions Policies Will Take Effect July 1. truthout.org A new state law limits Florida communities' aims to offset greenhouse gas emissions that are warming the global climate and intensifying disasters such as hurricanes. Specifically, HB 1217 prohibits local governments from pursuing net-zero emissions goals. At least 10 cities and counties have implemented such policies, including Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando and Leon County… |
(2026-06-30). Marxist IQ: For a revolutionary July. cpusa.org 
1. July 4 celebrates the Declaration of Independence in the United States. For Marxists and Communists, the Declaration was | a. a fake written by a slaveholder
| b. a moment in history declaring and advancing a bourgeois (capitalist) democratic and anti-colonial revolution
| c. a call to abolish the monarchy and establish a socialist government
| d. an attempt to work within the British empire | 2. July 14 celebrates the fall of the Bastille in France. For Marxists and Communists this represents | a. the celebration of the philosophy of Voltaire
| b. the beginning of the socialist move…