(2026-07-18). Twist in Iran's revenge story: Ali Khamenei returns to haunt Trump & Netanyahu in war 2.0? | USA. hindustantimes.com Iran claims it has launched multiple waves of missile and drone strikes under "Operation Nasr 2," targeting U.S. military positions across the Gulf. Tehran says advanced missiles and Shahed drones were used against American-linked assets in Jordan, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, while releasing imagery of missiles bearing portraits of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Many battlefield claims made by Iran and the U.S. remain independently unverified.
(2026-07-18). US broadens bombardment of Iran to civilian infrastructure. wsws.org The United States military bombed bridges, a railway station, an airport and the control tower of Iran's only deep-water ocean port on Friday, the seventh consecutive day of strikes, extending its assault from military targets to the infrastructure of civilian life.
(2026-07-18). US strikes kill 3 in south Iran as attacks enter seventh night. newarab.com 
Tensions between the US and Iran are escalating rapidly, as deadly attacks enter a seventh consecutive night. | "The deputy political, security and social affairs governor of Hormozgan announced the martyrdom of three people and the injury of eight people following enemy attacks on some parts of Hormozgan province this morning," stat…
(2026-07-18). PEN America president resigns over organization's pro-Zionist statement. wsws.org The president of PEN America has resigned over an article published by the organization that blames discrimination against Israeli and Jewish writers on cultural boycotts by anti-genocide activists.
(2026-07-18). Millions of syringes and humanitarian aid for Cuba stranded in Jamaica after U.S. threats against French shipping company CMA CGM. radiohc.cu The French shipping company CMA CGM has breached its contract and left dozens of containers destined for Cuba stranded in the port of Kingston, Jamaica. | Among them, one sent by the NGO SODePAZ with more than 3.5 million syringes and needles destined for the Cuban health system in Santiago de Cuba, and another sent by the Catalan solidarity coordinator Defensem Cuba with 300 mattresses and bed frames and 600 pillows for victims of Hurricane Melissa. | CMA CGM is thus yielding to US pressure and collaborating with the blockade of Cuba, offering no solution beyond returning the container to the port of origin or t…
(2026-07-18). Post-Earthquake Venezuela: Over 25,000 Assisted in Temporary Camps as Official Death Toll Reaches 5,069. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( While the number of rescued individuals has begun to plateau, the confirmed fatality count continues to climb. While State authorities have consistently declined to jump to premature conclu…
(2026-07-18). Who is Andy Burnham ? Newly elected Labour Party leader and UK's Prime Minister-designate. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Andy Burnham has been officially confirmed as the new leader of the UK's ruling Labour Party and is set to become the country's next Prime Minister when he takes office at 10 Downing St | Who is Andy Burnham ? Newly elected Labour Party leader and UK's Prime Minister-designate…
(2026-07-18). Mexican president points to political nature of U.S.-convened meeting. radiohc.cu Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed that the summit convened by the United States on alleged "far-left terrorism" was political, not a security-related one, which is why Mexico chose not to participate. | "In this case, given that from our perspective, it was more of a political issue than one truly related to combating criminal groups or other security matters, we felt it was best not to attend," the president asserted. | In response to a question about the meeting held in Washington, the Mexican president mentioned Mexico's presence as an observer or participant in other summits to which it has been in…
(2026-07-18). She Wants Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat. portside.org She Wants Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat |
(2026-07-18). Ukraine hits Su-24 at Saky base, Russia unleashes 19 devastating strikes on ports, depots & drones. hindustantimes.com Russia has claimed a series of large-scale coordinated strikes across Ukraine, targeting ports, military infrastructure, logistics hubs, and defense facilities. Moscow also says its forces intercepted thousands of Ukrainian drones and inflicted heavy battlefield losses across multiple fronts. Ukraine, meanwhile, says it has expanded long-range drone operations deep inside Russian territory. None of Russia's battlefield casualty or damage claims have been independently verified. Watch this report for the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, key military developments, official statements from both sides, and h…
(2026-07-18). Iraq signs deals with multiple US firms, including oil. newarab.com 
Iraq has signed billion-dollar deals with several Western firms including oil, as PM al-Zaidi seeks long-term investment and partnerships. | US companies signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government on Friday, including deals intended to create alternative routes for The deals, signed at the US Chamber of Commerce, also involved other industries, including healthcare, communications and infrastructure. | It's not clear when the oil…
(2026-07-18). Wages plummet in New Zealand. wsws.org Wages fell 6.4 percent between 2021 and 2026, the biggest decline among OECD countries, while the banks made tens of billions of dollars and the fortunes of the super-rich hit record levels.
(2026-07-18). Hyundai autoworkers in South Korea take strike action. wsws.org The Korean Metal Workers' Union is isolating the Hyundai strike from other sections of the working class and limiting its impact while orchestrating a sell-out deal behind the scenes.
(2026-07-18). Oppose nationalist chauvinism following England-Argentina FIFA World Cup game! wsws.org The FIFA World Cup finals have been severely tainted by their exploitation by the political establishments and mass media of Argentina and Britain to whip up a frenzy of nationalist chauvinism that workers everywhere must oppose.
(2026-07-18). Berlin: multiple protests against Rheinmetall armaments factory. wsws.org The streets of Berlin have become the centre of a growing confrontation with the German state over the presence in the heart of the city of the Rheinmetall armaments factory.
(2026-07-18). Trump administration shields Taylor Farms and Taco Bell, as thousands are poisoned in cyclosporiasis outbreak. wsws.org Federal health officials identified the agribusiness giant behind the worst parasite outbreak in American history, then left it to the company to decide when to tell the public and what to withdraw.
(2026-07-18). As wildfire smoke engulfs factories and workplaces, workers demand lives before profit. wsws.org As hazardous wildfire smoke filled the air and workers collapsed from the heat and contaminated air, production continued full tilt at factories and worksites across the affected regions with the full support of the all the various trade union bureaucracies.
(2026-07-18). "We're not animals" : Hundreds turn out for viewing for Lorenzo Salgado, as ICE rampage continues nationwide. wsws.org The line of mourners wrapped around the building, cars continued to pull into the parking lot throughout the evening, and people brought flowers and condolence cards and spoke together in Spanish and English as they waited.
(2026-07-18). The fight against the far right in Australia: Lessons from One Nation's history. wsws.org The far-right and anti-immigrant One Nation is a toxic byproduct of the reactionary program implemented by Labor and the corporatised trade union bureaucracy.
(2026-07-18). Trump's speech on the elections: A ruling class in crisis lurches toward dictatorship. wsws.org The speech, manic and at times barely coherent, was the expression of an administration and a ruling class in the grip of a staggering crisis.
(2026-07-18). IRGC's 2000 missiles ready: Did Khamenei know major US war was coming? Big revelation shocks all. hindustantimes.com
(2026-07-18). Mysterious hijacking after Mojtaba's orders: Houthis strike ship while Riyadh rushes to US for ammo. hindustantimes.com
(2026-07-17). Chabahar burns, Lorestan shakes: Iran threatens to seal Hormuz if US attacks continue. hindustantimes.com Reports indicate U.S. strikes targeted multiple locations in Iran, including a maritime control tower at Chabahar Port and a site in Lorestan Province, while Iranian officials assess the reported damage. Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed they struck a U.S. military facility in Syria's Al-Tanf region, alleging significant damage and casualties. The United States has not confirmed those claims. Iran also says it remains in control of the Strait of Hormuz and has warned it could disrupt oil and gas exports if U.S. military operations continue. Watch the latest developments and regional updates.
(2026-07-17). IEA chief warns Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global energy security. aljazeera.com Fatih Birol says 'oil security is still a critical issue' and world should be 'worried' if situation does not improve.
(2026-07-17). 'Escalation must stop': France scolds Iran for violating Versailles deal while urging US to back off. hindustantimes.com France has called for an immediate end to the latest escalation between Iran and the United States, urging both sides to return to the June 17 ceasefire framework and resume negotiations during the agreed 60-day period. French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux stressed the need for diplomacy, addressing concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear and ballistic programs, and regional security. France also announced new military exercises under the Coalition of the Willing to support Ukraine and outlined additional air defense and defense production initiatives. Watch the latest international d…
(2026-07-17). International Shipping Firms Shun US-Controlled Hormuz Corridor. popularresistance.org International shipping companies are avoiding crossing the Strait of Hormuz through the US-controlled alternative corridor that runs along the Omani coastline due to fears of Iranian strikes, sources told Reuters on 16 July. | After a series of Iranian strikes on ships attempting to bypass the Iranian-designated shipping channels as mandated in the Iran—US memorandum of understanding (MoU), shipping companies are reassessing the safety and viability of US military escort through the strait. | "The US doesn't seem to have any control over the situation," one shipping source said.
(2026-07-17). Trump's Gaza peace plan shrinks amid fears of new Israeli offensive. thecanary.co 
Trump and his shambolic Board of Peace (BoP) has discarded its recovery plan for Gaza, opting instead for a "tiny pilot scheme" amid fears of a "new all-out offensive before Israeli elections," the Guardian reported. The so-called ceasefire hasn't stopped Israel's daily bombardment of Gaza. As recently as 16 July, Israeli forces were again striking […] | By
(2026-07-17). US Bombs Iran's Civilian Infrastructure as Trump Threatens Power Plants, Bridges. truthout.org The U.S. has struck more civilian infrastructure in southern Iran in its sixth consecutive day of attacks on Friday, including key bridges and a tower at a crucial port. Iranian officials reported that U.S. forces struck several key railway and highway bridges overnight on Friday. The attacks "appeared aimed at cutting off Bandar Abbas," a critical port city that hosts Iran's Naval… |
(2026-07-17). Trump's Speech Attacks Election Integrity While Offering No Evidence of Fraud. truthout.org President Donald Trump delivered a speech to the nation on Thursday night, sowing doubts in the U.S. election system and claiming that drastic changes were needed, despite presenting no new or substantiated evidence that any past election was affected by fraud. Trump was expected to deliver a missive rehashing the results of the 2020 presidential race, in which he legitimately lost to former… |
(2026-07-17). Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference, contradicting US intel. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump declassified documents on Thursday that he asserted showed Chinese interference in US elections, reviving his long-running attacks on election security despite a US intelligence assessment that found no evidence Beijing affected the 2020 vote that he lost. | The 25-minute prime-time address underscored Trump's effort to make election security a central political issue ahead of November's midterm elections, when his fellow Republicans will be defending their slender congressional majorities. | Trump used his remarks to again press Republicans in Congress to p…
(2026-07-17). Trump's Election Integrity Speech Lays Groundwork for Midterm Interference: Ari Berman. democracynow.org 
In a primetime address on Thursday, President Trump accused China of meddling in U.S. elections in his latest effort to spread doubt about the U.S. voting system ahead of the midterm elections in November. Trump announced he was declassifying documents that show what he called "shocking vulnerabilities in our election infrastructure," but offered no evidence that China or any other country directly interfered with recent elections. | "If Trump was trying to build … a smoking gun case that the 2020 election was stolen, he failed miserably," says Ari Berman, the national voting rights corr…
(2026-07-17). China rejects Trump's claims of interference in US elections. tribune.com.pk 
Beijing on Friday rejected claims by United States President Donald Trump that China interfered in the US elections. | "The US allegations have no factual ground and are aimed at vilifying China," Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters in Beijing. | In response to US President Donald Trump's claim in a speech that #China had interfered in US #elections, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on July 17 that the allegation was entirely fabricated and a malicious smear that has long… pic.twitter.com/JNMgmaTzFV | — Global Times (@globaltimesnews) July…
(2026-07-17). China, Pakistan call for U.S.-Iran ceasefire, resumption of dialogue. ecns.cn China and Pakistan called for an early ceasefire and the resumption of talks between the U.S. and Iran during a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday evening in Shanghai.
(2026-07-17). Why I Will Not Mourn Lindsey Graham's Death. ummid.com Shortly before his death, Lindsey Graham had been calling for more US violence in Cuba, Lebanon, Nigeria, Venezuela, and Yemen — apart, obviously, from his eternal compulsion to scream for, in effect, more dead Palestinians and Iranians.
(2026-07-17). Calls grow to release probe on US attack of Iran's Minab school. newarab.com 
Multiple investigations have found that the US perpetrated the attack, and sources in the US military have also pointed to the US as the responsible party. | Pressure is growing for the release of a probe of a US attack on an Iranian school that killed more than 120 children and more than 40 adults at the beginning of the US-Israel Se…
(2026-07-17). "People would not know them as Khamenei's sons" unitedworldint.com By Mustafa Ilker Yàºcel, from Tehran / Iran For Iran's martyred leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family, who lost their lives in the US and Israeli attacks, the funeral prayer was held on July 5 at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Mosque in Tehran. After the religious ceremony at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Mosque …
(2026-07-17). They pressured Carter to invade Kharg Island too. He didn't. responsiblestatecraft.org The president was in a humiliating bind. The American people were obsessed with the harrowing images of blindfolded and bound hostages beamed into their homes by the nightly newscasts, and they prayed their government would find a way to free them. Desperate for a way out, some White House advisers prodded the president to go to war.This is not the story of the Trump administration, which is trapped in a quagmire of the president's own creation. It is the dilemma that swallowed President Jimmy Carter from November 4, 1979, when hundreds of militant Iranian students overran the U.S. embassy in Tehran and took…
(2026-07-17). Unverified but terrifying: Yabhon UAV debris found in Iran, Mojtaba's army under mysterious attack. hindustantimes.com A mysterious drone wreckage recovered near Bandar Abbas has triggered fresh geopolitical speculation. Iranian media claims the debris resembles a UAE-made Yabhon unmanned aerial vehicle, while analysts continue examining the footage. Tehran has not officially confirmed the drone's origin, and no independent verification has supported the claims. Iranian state television also alleged that HIMARS missiles were launched from Kuwait, placing Gulf states under renewed scrutiny.
(2026-07-17). 'Operation Nasr 2': Iran claims US fighter jets damaged in missile and drone attacks in Jordan. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Iran on Friday said it carried out missile attack and drone strikes targeting US aircraft stationed in Jordan claiming that several American fighter jets and aerial refuelling aircraft were destroyed while others suffered serious damage. | Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it launched a two-wave missile attack on US military assets in Jordan as part of the 14th phase of "Operation Nasr 2". | "The attack involved several ballistic missiles and numerous drones and resulted in the destruction of several American tankers and fighter jets and serious damage to many more of them,"
(2026-07-17). US hits bridges, transport links in latest strikes on Iran. geo.tv 
An image from a US military handout video showing what it said was a missile launched as part of strike on Iran. — ReutersIran responds by striking US airbase in Jordan with ballistic missiles.Kuwait and Bahrain activate air defence measures following Iranian attacks.Iran warns…
(2026-07-17). Iran launches fresh attacks after sixth day of US strikes. geo.tv 
Smoke rises following a strike at an unknown location during what the US military says is its latest wave of strikes on Iran, hitting "Iranian military targets such as coastal surveillance and air defence sites, military logistics infrastructure, and maritime capabilities," in this still…
(2026-07-17). 'All Arabs are threatened': Israel's expansion won't stop in Lebanon. therealnews.com 
"Israel aims to establish a greater Jewish state from the Euphrates to the Nile. All Arabs are threatened, not only Palestinians. Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Egypt, Jordan—all are threatened." | "Israel aims to establish a greater Jewish state from the Euphrates to the Nile. All Arabs are threatened, not only Palestinians. Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Egypt, Jordan—all are threatened" Israel,Lebanon,Palestine,Syria,video,Yemen,Greater Israel
(2026-07-17). Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" Faces Boycott Calls over Filming in Occupied Western Sahara. democracynow.org 
Hollywood's blockbuster adaptation of the ancient Greek epic The Odyssey premieres around the world today amid growing calls for a boycott. Human rights campaigners are criticizing director Christopher Nolan over his decision to film part of the film in Western Sahara, a vast territory in northwestern Africa that Morocco has occupied for the past half-century. | "This occupying force is practicing cultural genocide against the Sahrawi people, ethnic cleansing," says María Carrión, the executive director of the Western Sahara International Film Festival. "By staying silent for one year and…
(2026-07-17). Cuba denounces ongoing genocide in Gaza, taking advantage of impunity. radiohc.cu Israel continues to murder Palestinians in Gaza, taking advantage of the silence of the mainstream media and the impunity granted by its benefactor, the United States government, denounced Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez on Friday. | The island's foreign minister stated on his social media account that, since the ceasefire agreement, the Israeli army has killed 1,127 Palestinians, and since the beginning of the conflict, 73,250 people have been killed and 173,751 wounded. | Bruno Rodríguez also condemned the destruction of hospitals, water infrastructure, and the deepening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza S…
(2026-07-17). Israeli soldier faces Gaza war crimes complaint in Portugal. newarab.com 
The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a Portugal complaint against Israeli soldier Etamar Ivry, alleging war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in Gaza. | The According to a criminal complaint the foundation filed with Portuguese authorities, Etamar Ivry, a member of the Israeli arm…
(2026-07-17). A desperate man willing to do anything to remain in power. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Even before his 20-minute speech blaming his 2020 election loss on everyone but himself and his own administration, President Donald Trump's primetime "election fraud" broadcast got some pretty bad reviews. Some pundits said his speech was primarily a justification for the demand he ended with—his insistence that Congress pass the SAVE Act, one of the …
(2026-07-17). Decree-Laws facilitate implementation of transformations in Cuba. radiohc.cu The Council of State of Cuba, in an extraordinary session, approved two new decree-laws as part of the process of implementing economic and social transformations in the country. | According to the Cuban legislature's website, the meeting was chaired by Esteban Lazo, president of the aforementioned body of the National Assembly of People's Power, which represents the Assembly between sessions. | The Council of State approved the decree-law "On the Cuban State Business System" and the "Amendment to Decree-Law No. 76 on Agricultural Cooperatives," addressing the need to update the regulatory framework governing the…
(2026-07-17). Anti-War Action Network Grows With Second National Conference. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — On July 11 and 12, the Anti-War Action Network (AWAN) held its second national conference in Chicago. Reflecting AWAN's growth of 11 more committees since its founding conference in 2025, over 250 participants gathered from more than 24 local anti-war groups from across the U.S. | As a grassroots, nationwide network, AWAN unites anti-war, pro-Palestine and student groups from across the country. The network's growth follows a year of victorious campaigns led by AWAN affiliates and coordinated days of action responding to Trump's aggression against Iran, Venezuela and Cuba.
(2026-07-17). Díaz-Canel warns that a dangerous version of McCarthyism returns to the U.S. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has warned that a new and more dangerous version of McCarthyism is back in the United States, referring to the ministerial meeting convened by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday. | With a threatening transnational reach, far-right alliances reminiscent of Hitlerian fascism or the sinister Operation Condor are being promoted to attack a supposed global "radical left," the president warned on his social media accounts. | "Are they looking for pretexts to justify new abuses and greater aggression?" questioned the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba. | In his messa…
(2026-07-17). Una escuela para la inclusión social. radiohc.cu 
El aprendizaje para cualquier persona posibilita la capacidad de socializarse en todos los espacios y la manera de solucionar los avatares de la vida cotidiana con herramientas y habilidades cognitivas hasta donde las condiciones físicas de cada individuo lo permita. | De esa forma se ha reforzado e intensificado la Educación Especial en Cuba, un tipo de enseñanza para dar acceso al cien por ciento de la población a las escuelas, sin importar raza, credo, orientación sexual y limitaciones físicas. El triunfo de la Revolución el 1ro de enero de 1959, trajo cambios radicales para la enseñanza con la apertura de may…
(2026-07-17). Llega a La Habana flotilla internacional para denunciar el bloqueo y entregar donaciones. radiohc.cu Una flotilla internacional arriba a La Habana para denunciar el impacto del bloqueo contra Cuba y entregar siete toneladas de donaciones destinadas a apoyar a la población. | La carga incluye medicamentos, insumos esenciales y paneles solares. Parte de la ayuda será entregada directamente a un hospital pediátrico, en un momento marcado por las dificultades para acceder a recursos sanitarios y energéticos. | La iniciativa reúne a eurodiputados, representantes políticos de varios países y activistas solidarios. Durante su estancia sostendrán encuentros con autoridades cubanas y con el cantautor Silvio Rodríguez, ad…
(2026-07-17). OSDE CAUDAL repudia sanciones del gobierno de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La Organización Superior de Dirección Empresarial (OSDE) CAUDAL expresó desde La Habana su más enérgico repudio, ante la reciente decisión del gobierno de los Estados Unidos de imponerle sanciones. | Calificamos esta medida como injusta y contraria al Derecho Internacional, pues constituye una violación flagrante de los derechos humanos fundamentales del pueblo cubano, señala una nota publicada en su perfil en Facebook. | Como entidad dedicada a los seguros y servicios financieros, y junto a otras empresas y organismos cubanos, es blanco de medidas coercitivas unilaterales, con el claro objetivo de obstaculizar e…
(2026-07-17). Díaz-Canel visita Consejos de Defensa Municipales de La Habana. radiohc.cu 
Por: Angélica Paredes López | El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, retomó este jueves los intercambios con los principales dirigentes de los municipios de la capital cubana. En esta ocasión, estuvo en La Habana Vieja, Arroyo Naranjo y La Lisa. | El Jefe de Estado, acompañado por el miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central, Roberto Morales Ojeda, indagó en todos los Consejos de Defensa Municipales visitados acerca de los temas económicos y sociales que más impactan en las comunidades, en medi…
(2026-07-17). Deputy foreign minister denounces military incitement against Cuba. radiohc.cu Carlos Fernández de Cossío, Deputy Foreign Minister of Cuba, denounced on his Facebook profile the incitement of a military intervention against the island reflected in an article published by the U.S. network CBS. | The diplomat pointed out that the text, written by four authors and dated July 15, describes options considered by U.S. military planners for possible actions against Cuba, which constitutes a real threat of aggression. | Fernández de Cossío questioned why the report did not include questions about the political, legal or moral justification for a potential military operation against a country that h…
(2026-07-17). Mandela y Fidel: dos hombres unidos por profundas convicciones. radiohc.cu Una gran amistad, basada en la admiración, respeto mutuo y profundas convicciones, unió a dos hombres de talla universal, el luchador antiapartheid Nelson Mandela y el líder histórico de la revolución cubana, Fidel Castro. | Nos separan pocas horas del Día Internacional de Nelson Mandela, que desde 2010 se celebra cada 18 de julio; una ocasión propicia para abordar la extrañable relación entre ambos estadistas y entre los pueblos cubano y sudafricano. | Para Mandela los cubanos ocupaban un lugar especial en el corazón de los pueblos de àÅfrica, y calificaba a la revolución como una fuente de inspiración par…
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: Gaza World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony — World Cup Simulation. indybay.org Online | phoenixhub.co/afsc-final-event-live/…
(2026-07-17). Palestinian Oud Player Huda Asfour in Performance & Conversation. democracynow.org Born in Lebanon to a family of musicians, Huda Asfour grew up in Tunis before moving to Gaza at 14, where she joined the National Conservatory of Music, and then lived in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, where she studied under Khaled Jubran at the Edward Said Music Conservatory. She now divides her time between New York and Egypt. Her latest project is "Naqus." | Born in Lebanon to a family of musicians, Huda Asfour grew up in Tunis before moving to Gaza at 14, where she joined the National Conservatory of Music, and then lived in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, where she studied under Khaled Jubran at the…
(2026-07-17). Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 8 Palestinians attending funeral. newarab.com 
(2026-07-17). As humanitarian crisis reaches "critical" stage, NYT reports "Marco Rubio is Running Venezuela" wsws.org Billions in Venezuelan assets withheld from earthquake relief, debt payments prioritized over reconstruction, and oil wealth redirected to Wall Street all demonstrate that US operations have nothing to do with aiding the population…
(2026-07-17). Venezuela earthquakes reveal a child protection system unprepared for disaster. globalvoices.org 
(2026-07-17). Venezuelan Acting President Rodriguez Visits El Junquito To Assess Earthquake Recovery Efforts. orinocotribune.com She announces financial support and reconstruction plans following June earthquakes. | On Wednesday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez visited the El Junquito parish, in Libertador municipality, to assess progress on structural rehabilitation and the deployment of comprehensive assistance following the June 24 earthquakes. | "El Junquito will also rise again! As we toured this parish and listened to its people, we agreed to promote financial support mechanisms for affected businesses and producers, as well as provide contingency bonuses to support families whose incomes were affected after the twin eart…
(2026-07-17). Moral Memory and Human Security: Protecting People from Digital Erasure. ummid.com Moral memory is the kind of remembering that respects human beings, it gives space to stories that were ignored, silenced, or erased, and resists the logic of power and restores truth through justice, as noted by scholars such as Assmann.
(2026-07-17). To imagine a new development theory from the Global South: The Twenty-Ninth Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
The Global North's prescriptions for development, including the IMF's tired dogmas, have failed. It is time for a new development theory rooted in the experiences of the Global South.
(2026-07-17). LA Times: Climate Change is NOT Taking Food Off Your Table. wattsupwiththat.com How times have changed – a major Californian news outlet publishing a climate skeptic article.
(2026-07-17). AI application store draws crowds in Shanghai. ecns.cn An AI application store at Shanghai's Zhangjiang has become a popular destination during the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, attracting residents, tourists and foreign visitors.
(2026-07-17). RAPID RESPONSE: Hold the Line—No SAVE Act! peoplesworld.org 
Hold the line — NO SAVE Act! Call, write, or visit your U.S. Senators and Representative to demand they hold the line for voting rights and democracy! Congress must refuse to be pressured to pass the SAVE Act or the reconciliation bill with the SAVE Act attached. The only voting emergency is the frantic, manufactured …
(2026-07-17). How three Ivorian firms are competing with global brands. aljazeera.com Homegrown firms are gaining ground in Ivory Coast's fuel, finance and cosmetics sectors.
(2026-07-17). Deadly orphanage blaze comes as Algeria wildfire season worsens. newarab.com 
An orphanage fire which killed 11 children and more than 100 wildfires have exposed the growing risks of Algeria's intense heatwave | An The blaze broke out late on Wednesday at an orphanage in the Draria district on the outskirts of Algiers,…
(2026-07-17). Toxic pesticide stitch-up is a death sentence for wildlife. thecanary.co 
A disgusting leak has exposed the hijacking of our democratic system by Europe's most powerful corporate lobbying group. It's killing vital wildlife protections. Plotting behind closed doors, billionaire agricultural business interests have systematically swapped the safety of our planet, our wildlife and our communities for cash. The war on wildlife The European Union planned to […] | By
(2026-07-17). China firmly opposes ‚ÄåUK nationalization of British Steel: Ministry of Commerce. ecns.cn China firmly opposes and strongly disapproves of Britain's decision to nationalize British Steel and urged fair treatment of Chinese firms in the UK, according to China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday.
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/30: Mennonite Action Mass Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/july-2026-mass-……
(2026-07-17). Apex court fixes Imran's contempt plea for July 20. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has finally fixed for July 20 (Monday) the contempt proceedings over the non-implementation of its order allowing meetings with PTI founder Imran Khan. | A three-judge bench headed by Justice MuhammadAli Mazahar will hear the | contempt petition over the non-implementation of its March 24 order directing jail authorities to allow the PTI founder to meet his family members and lawyers. | On June 18, the same bench issued notices to all respondents, including the superintendent of Adiala Jail and the Punjab home secretary. Notices were also issued to the Attorney General for Pakistan and the ad…
(2026-07-17). Can Americans still talk about guns? At this Philly gathering, they tried. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? When two dozen people with differing views on firearm ownership gathered Tuesday at Parkway Central Library, there were no attempts to settle America's debate over gun rights. | Instead, community members and firearms enthusiasts spent the evening trying to understand each other, sharing personal experiences and debating responsible gun ownership, youth education and the role of firearms in American life. | "Everything we talk about here — there is never an easy answer…
(2026-07-17). 'Misuse' Of Crowd Control Weapons On ICE Protesters Led To Blindings. scheerpost.com Jose Olivares, Portside. And Traumatic Brain Injuries, Report Finds. Doctors and human rights experts documented hundreds of incidents from June 2025 through May 2026 and estimate true number is 'far greater'. It's been a brutal tactic deployed by local and federal law enforcement officials time and again over the past year: using teargas, rubber bullets and …
(2026-07-17). Democracy Now! 2026-07-17 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 17, 2026; Denise Oliver-Vélez, Pioneering Young Lord & Black Panther, Dies at 78; Trump's Election Integrity Speech Lays Groundwork for Midterm Interference: Ari Berman; Report from Houston: Family of ICE Shooting Victim Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Holds Public Viewing; "Disrupt, Identify, Defund, Debank, Arrest & Prosecute": Trump Admin Threatens Leftist Groups; Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" Faces Boycott Calls over Filming in Occupied Western Sahara | Headlines for July 17, 2026; Denise Oliver-Vélez, Pioneering Young Lord & Black Panther, Dies at 78; TrumpR…
(2026-07-17). Trump's teleprompter operator under CFTC probe over potential insider trading. geo.tv Gabriel Perez adjusts the teleprompter before US President Donald Trump delivers remarks regarding the Administration's National Security Strategy at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington DC, US. — Reuters/FileUS President Donald Trump's longtime…
(2026-07-17). Xiong'an-Shangqiu high-speed railway starts trial operation. ecns.cn The Xiong'an-Shangqiu high-speed railway in the Zhengzhou section began trial operations early Friday, marking a major milestone toward the line's formal opening.
(2026-07-17). Welfare, Electoral Politics and The Cost of Fiscal Priorities. ummid.com The Comptroller and Auditor General of India's (CAG) latest audit of Maharashtra's finances has raised serious questions about the fiscal management and implementation of the BJP-led government's flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana.
(2026-07-17). Macron says France, Germany have 'never been' so aligned on China issue. tribune.com.pk 
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that France and Germany have "never been so closely aligned" on China, warning that Europe faces a €1 billion (nearly $1.15 billion) daily trade deficit with Beijing that costs thousands of jobs every day. | Speaking after a joint Franco-German Cabinet meeting, Macron said Paris and Berlin now share a common assessment of China's economic impact while stressing they are "not anti-China". | "Every day, we have a €1 billion trade deficit with China. Every day, tens of thousands of jobs are destroyed," he said. | The president added that Europe should seek…
(2026-07-17). Extreme Attribution Gets a National Academies Upgrade: But the Weakest Link Problem Remains. wattsupwiththat.com The problem is not the report as much as its presentation.
(2026-07-17). Pakistan Embassy in Washington hosts annual Mango Festival. tribune.com.pk 
The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington hosted its annual Mango Festival, a flagship cultural event that drew hundreds of Americans, members of the US administration, lawmakers and their staffers, diplomats, the think tank community, and the Pakistani-American community. | According to a press release issued on Friday by the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, guests experienced Pakistani culture and cuisine, with the aroma of ripe mangoes featured as a central part of the celebration. | The event featured Pakistani mango varieties including Chaunsa, Anwar Ratol and Sindhri. The embassy said the mangoes were serv…
(2026-07-17). Politicians should stop hiding behind the 'two-state solution' fantasy. nationofchange.org Whatever the rhetoric, ending Israeli control over Palestinians in the territories occupied since 1967 is not on the table.
(2026-07-17). Imperialism and the moral decay of the West. mronline.org 
The irreversible decline of the U.S. empire's global hegemony is not merely an economic or technological issue.
(2026-07-17). UC Healthcare Workers Demand Freedom For Dr Abu Safiya & All Palestine Healthcare Workers. indybay.org UC healthcare workers spoke out at the UC Regents meeting to demand that they support the freedom of Palestinian Dr. Abu Safiya and the more than 400 Palestinian healthcare workers who have been jailed, tortured and face death.
(2026-07-17). Thirteen Spanish Parties Urge Government to Halt Extradition of Pro-Palestine Donor 'Fergie' Chambers. orinocotribune.com James 'Fergie' Cox Chambers Jr., a prominent pro-Palestine donor, was detained on Friday, July 10, in Ibiza under a provisional detention order issued by the National Court, responding to an extradition request from the US Department of Justice. On Friday, the court denied him bail while his extradition process is underway. | To prevent this extradition, 13 political organizations from Spain have sent a letter to Pedro Sánchez's government, specifically addressing Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska, and Minister of the Presidency, Justice, and Relations with the Cortes, Félix Bolaños. The signatory partie…
(2026-07-17). Help Build the 6th Annual Blake Family Block Party (August 29, 2026)! Donate Now. wibailoutpeople.org 
Mukwa We are honored this year to collect the funds for the annual 6th Blake Family Block Party held in Kenosha Wisconsin August 29, 2026. Help us uplift this community building event by donating here! Check can be sent to Mukwa with on the check memo 'Mutual Aid' or 'Blake Family Block Party'.8333 Bemidji Ave. …
(2026-07-17). Israel's Herzog pushes normalisation with Saudi Arabia. newarab.com 
Saudi officials have repeatedly said they will not recognise Israel without a path to an independent Palestinian state, which Israel's governments oppose. | Israeli President Isaac Herzog pushed for progress on normalisation between his country and "It is my dream to see peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia. I have great respect for Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman," Herzog told the state-owned broadcaster, referring…
(2026-07-17). Saturday 7/18: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-07-17). Maharashtra 10th, 12th Supplementary Exam Result 2026 – Check Here. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is declaring on its official website 'www.mahahsscboard.in' the results of the SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) Supplementary (Repeaters, ATKT or Improvement) Exams held in June 2026 today i.e. Tuesday July 14, 2026.
(2026-07-17). Telangana TET June 2026 Result Today: Time and Link to Check. ummid.com The Telangana School Education Department is releasing on its official website 'tgtet.aptonline.in' the result of the Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TG TET June 2026) today i.e. Monday July 13, 2026.
(2026-07-17). Suzhou adjusts delivery times to encourage safer riding. ecns.cn Suzhou in east China's Jiangsu Province has become the first city in China to count red-light waiting time as part of food delivery riders' delivery schedules, easing pressure to rush through traffic.
(2026-07-17). Workers and Community Members Take the Streets Across Wisconsin to Demand: Stop ICE! Justice Now! (Photos and protest Info). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: Haiti & The Crisis In The Caribbean. indybay.org 518 Valencia | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-07-17). Family Holds Public Viewing for ICE Shooting Victim Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. truthout.org Hundreds of community members gathered in Houston on Thursday evening for a public viewing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, the 52-year-old Mexican man shot and killed by an ICE agent on July 7. His sons stood by their father's casket for hours greeting mourners who wore blue, Salgado Araujo's favorite color. A mariachi band played, and several altars adorned the chapel: One table held Salgado Araujo's… |
(2026-07-17). Peru's Foreign Ministry Dismisses UN Resolution, Rejects Pedro Castillo's Release. orinocotribune.com Peru's Foreign Ministry formally stated that the recent report issued by the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention lacks binding character for the state. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs argued that the ruling constitutes solely the opinion of a non-jurisdictional oversight mechanism aimed at promoting international cooperation, thereby denying the possibility of former President Pedro Castillo's eventual release. | The multilateral organization emphasized through an official statement that this international report does not possess the legal nature of a judicial sentence. Government authorities indi…
(2026-07-17). USS Zumwalt Set To Return To Fleet After Long Anticipated Hypersonic Missile Upgrade. twz.com 
The U.S. Navy expects the stealthy destroyer
(2026-07-17). UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on UGC NET official website 'ugcnet.nta.nic.in' the Answer Keys (Provisional) of UGC NET June 2026.
(2026-07-17). India launches first hydrogen-powered train in clean energy push. tribune.com.pk 
India launched its first hydrogen-powered train on Friday, joining a small group of nations testing the technology as part of efforts to decarbonise rail transport and cut dependence on fossil fuels. | The project is part of a broader push to modernise one of the world's largest rail networks while reducing carbon emissions. | The 10-coach train runs along an 89-kilometre (55-mile) route between Jind and Sonipat in India's northern state of Haryana, powered by a 1,200-kilowatt hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system. | Officials described the system as the world's most powerful for a train. | Hydrogen trains use…
(2026-07-17). Vietnam plans average 7.8% minimum wage hike for 2027. ecns.cn Vietnam's government announced on Thursday that the National Wage Council will put forward a proposal to lift the country's regional minimum wages by an average of 7.8% in 2027. If approved, the new pay scale will apply across Vietnam's four administrative wage regions.
(2026-07-17). In the Wake of Fatal ICE Shootings, Democrats Drag Their Feet. theintercept.com 
(2026-07-17). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-17). China Is Building A Monster Supply Ship For Its Carrier Groups. twz.com 
(2026-07-17). China's AI sector continues to thrive. ecns.cn China's core AI industry in 2025 exceeded 1.2 trillion yuan (about 176.7 billion U.S. dollars), with the sector featuring over 6,200 companies.
(2026-07-17). 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference opens in Shanghai. ecns.cn An opening ceremony for the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) was held in Shanghai.
(2026-07-17). 'King of the Hill' Season 15: Witty social commentary wrapped in wholesome comedy. peoplesworld.org 
If one didn't know much about the King of the Hill series, they might view it as a comedic cartoon that simply follows a conservative Texan who just wants to sell propane while dealing with his wacky family and friends. Yet, the series—both its original 1997-2009 run, and its current revival that began in August …
(2026-07-17). China's industrial robot exports rise 18.6% in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China's robotics industry recorded strong export growth in the first half of 2026, fueled by continuous technological innovation and competitive pricing in overseas markets.
(2026-07-17). Woeful HMRC's 90% error rate on north of Ireland child benefit grab. thecanary.co 
Inept HMRC officials got it wrong nine times out of ten when attempting to heartlessly claw back child benefit payments from north of Ireland claimants. That's according to a new report from the Detail. They reveal that out of the 826 families the bean counters thought were on the take: …at least 742 of these […] | By
(2026-07-17). Art Omi open studios, Pt 1. 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 Manish Pushkale and Laura Nugent. Sina Basila Hickey reports. | Photo is a painted rock by Manish Pushkale…
(2026-07-17). How do capitalists live without working? peoplesworld.org 
We often talk about classes: the working class, the capitalist class, the middle class. But what exactly is a class? A class is a social arrangement that allows one group in society to seize the labor of another group. Under feudalism, the ruling noble class owned all the land and were able to appropriate part …
(2026-07-17). Nepal's Renewed Gen-Z Reckoning. ummid.com Nepal is witnessing an uncomfortable rerun, less than a year after a youth uprising burned down Singha Durbar and forced KP Sharma Oli from office, the generation that engineered that upheaval is back on the streets – this time against the very leader it helped install.
(2026-07-17). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-17). What Targeting of Justice Tabassum Khan Says About Minority Rights in Today's India. ummid.com The threats against Judge Tabassum Khan reveal a nation at a crossroads. Will India allow mob power — emboldened by political silence — to overshadow constitutional power? Or will it defend the institutions that safeguard democracy?
(2026-07-17). Support the Safer Beauty Bill Package – 15 July 2026. indybay.org "The Safer Beauty Bill Package builds on the progress made through the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 by closing critical gaps in federal cosmetic safety law. Together, the bills would ban 18 of the most hazardous chemicals used in cosmetics, strengthen protections for communities disproportionately exposed to harmful chemicals, improve ingredient transparency, and increase supply chain transparency so companies can make safer products. Congress needs to hear from the communities you represent, and your voice can help make that happen."
(2026-07-17). Will the Canadian wildfire smoke affect Spain vs Argentina World Cup final? aljazeera.com World Cup organisers are monitoring the situation 'closely', with US and FIFA presidents meeting on Friday.
(2026-07-17). ICE Agent Who Killed Colombian Migrant Has History Of Violence, Family Says. newsone.com 
Source: Connecticut Public Broadcasting / Getty | Here's a question: is the federal government just deputizing any-ol'-body to be Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents? | I mean, we've already reported on how the government has
(2026-07-17). Trump's Economic Chaos Continues to Batter Working Families' Budgets. commondreams.org This week, the Federal Reserve released its July 2026
(2026-07-17). World Cup final tickets — A luxury only the rich can afford. thecanary.co 
The 2026 World Cup final is shaping up to be the most expensive match in the tournament's history. This is true at least when it comes to ticket prices. The final, set to be played at MetLife Stadium between Argentina and Spain, has seen resale prices skyrocket. The cheapest tickets are going for more than […] | By
(2026-07-17). Philadelphia doctors and construction workers target childhood asthma triggers with free home repair program. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Tanesha Oglesby lives in a red brick twin home on Master Street in the Carroll Park section of West Philadelphia, with a gray awning shading the front porch. Much of the housing stock in the neighborhood dates back to the early 1900s. | The three-story home has been in the family for several generations, a place where children were raised, birthdays were celebrated and loved ones were cared for. | But over time, wear and tear on the home led to serious issues: leaks in the r…
(2026-07-17). Israeli settlers attack Sinjil town in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Clashes erupted after Israeli settlers attacked the outskirts of the occupied West Bank town of Sinjil.
(2026-07-17). Well-preserved tomb from Sixteen Kingdoms period discovered in Xi'an. ecns.cn A well-preserved tomb from the Sixteen Kingdoms period (304—439) has been discovered at the Changlepo West Cemetery in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, according to the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology on Thursday.
(2026-07-17). Democracy summit marks America's 250th anniversary by looking beyond the celebration. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As Philadelphia marks the nation's 250th anniversary, civic leaders, elected officials, judges, journalists and scholars gathered for two days to debate one question: What does American democracy need to survive its next 250 years? | Hosted by the Committee of Seventy, "The Promise of Democracy: 250 Years and the Path Ahead" brought together experts on elections, media, government and civic engagement. | Here are the major takeaways from the summit. | 1. Democracy isn't…
(2026-07-17). Texas munitions facility wastes hundreds of millions amid ammo crisis. infobrics.org US Army spokesperson confirmed current production figures remain accurate.
(2026-07-17). War, corruption and now this? Protests erupt in Ukraine as Zelensky fires Minister many saw as hope. hindustantimes.com As Russian attacks grind on, Volodymyr Zelensky has sacked his hugely popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, triggering rare wartime protests and a crisis of confidence in Kyiv. This video unpacks the split between the Defence Ministry and top generals, the appointment of acting minister Yevhenii Khmara, and why thousands of Ukrainians are asking if their leader has lost the plot.
(2026-07-17). 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.
(2026-07-17). 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.
(2026-07-17). 5 Family Members Dead, 2 Teens Charged With Their Murders. newsone.com 
Source: N/A / Charlotte Metropolitan Police Department | Murder is without a doubt one of the worst crimes anyone can commit, and it's even more of a heinous act when it occurs between flesh and blood. | Illinois has been reeling over the recent news of five family members in East St. Louis who were killed following a murder plot between two teenagers, the youngest of the pair being a relative to the deceased. | A recent
(2026-07-17). Two disease outbreaks in New York City highlight a prioritization of profit over health. wsws.org The spread of two diseases in New York City, Legionnaires' disease and Cyclosporiasis, highlights the failure of the capitalist system to mount effective measures to control known threats to human health and life.
(2026-07-17). IHC to hear Imaan, Hadi pleas on July 24. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday fixed July 24 for hearing applications seeking the suspension of sentences awarded to lawyer Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha | in the controversial tweets case. | According to the cause list issued by the IHC registrar's office, Justice Muhammad Azam Khan will hear the sentence suspension petitions. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has also scheduled the hearing on sentence suspension applications for July 21, ahead of the IHC proceedings. | Imaan and Chattha were handed a combined 17-year sentence.
(2026-07-17). As Trump Targets Trans Women in WA Prisons, Amber Kim Awaits a Court's Verdict. truthout.org In June, the Washington State Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether 38-year-old Amber Kim could be transferred from a men's prison to the state's sole women's prison, where she had been housed for three years. "I feel like I'm in the universe's waiting room," Kim told Truthout. Kim had spent 15 years in the state's men's jails and prisons. Then, in 2021, the state's department of… |
(2026-07-17). Indonesia's Energy Transition Trap. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Indonesia's energy transition isn't failing because Jakarta lacks ambition. Ambition is easy. Announce a target, pledge a phase-out, attend a summit, repeat the word "green" often enough and the headlines will do the rest. The real constraint is more mundane—and far more damaging: a policy architecture that keeps coal artificially cheap …
(2026-07-17). Remand extended in foreign women's case. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-17). Marking International Justice Day. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Victims' families and activists gather outside the International Criminal Court in The Hague to demand justice for the thousands of people killed during the abusive "drug war" of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, February 23, 2026. | © 2026 Liona Li/TMHK via Nexpher Images/Sipa USA via AP Photo…
(2026-07-17). Debt Relief in the Global South Would Benefit Americans. fpif.org Amidst a succession of financial shocks, the Middle East war being only the most recent, developing countries' debt levels are alarmingly high and continuing to rise. These burdens make it even more difficult for governments in the Global South to meet the basic needs of their populations. And because the world is inter-connected through international trade and financial markets, these developing country debts boomerang back to harm ordinary people in the United States and other advanced economies as well. | To effectively address this growing crisis, we need to recognize that the debt landscape is very different…
(2026-07-17). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-17). Guangdong's foreign trade exceeds 5 trln yuan for first time in H1. ecns.cn South China's Guangdong Province saw its total goods trade exceed 5 trillion yuan ($736 billion) for the first time in the first half of 2026.
(2026-07-17). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-17). Britain's Big Brother State Is Already Here We Just Don't Realise It Yet. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack While the public is encouraged to blame immigrants, Muslims, the left, or 'Israel haters', the UK state is racing to erect a scaffolding of control to protect itself before we wake up to the deception When is it possible to declare that a society has moved from liberal democracy, however imperfectly realised, …
(2026-07-17). Calls Grow for Accountability From Fossil Fuel Execs Amid Climate-Fueled Fires. truthout.org As wildfires raged across Canada on Thursday, sending dangerous smoke across the border into major US cities, climate advocates called for accountability for the fossil fuel industry, which knew for decades that its products were largely responsible for the climate crisis, yet chose to push climate denial instead. While fire is a natural part of the lifecycle of Canada's boreal forests… |
(2026-07-17). Which players are favourites to be FIFA World Cup 2026 award winners? aljazeera.com Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are among the biggest stars expected to walk away with at least one individual award.
(2026-07-17). Former world leaders warn of threat to future Palestinian state. newarab.com 
The former Ireland president and the ex-New Zealand PM say Israel is trying 'to make Palestine disappear physically, economically, culturally and politically'. | Two former heads of government from the Elders group of international figures The ca…
(2026-07-17). A Filthy Night of Hard-Rocking Sleaze From Your Favorite Jumbo's Dancer. lataco.com "The Night Scene" curated by Jumbo's Clown Room royalty Ashley Hayward features professional gogo dancer Trauma Boner and fellow Jumbo's performers.
(2026-07-17). China's MAZU 2.0 AI weather agent delivered to Djibouti. ecns.cn China's MAZU 2.0 intelligent weather early warning solution was officially delivered to Djibouti at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference's Meteorological Forum held in Shanghai on Friday.
(2026-07-17). Brazil triggers reciprocity law after Trump imposes new tariffs. mronline.org 
Brazil's government announced Thursday it will immediately initiate procedures under its reciprocity law in response to the 25% tariffs imposed by the United States on certain Brazilian products, while attributing the dispute to the family of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
(2026-07-17). FROM WARFARE TO WEALTH — The path to peace requires investment in conflict prevention. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-17). The Menzingers release 'Everything I Ever Saw,' celebrating the Philly band's past while embracing the future. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Coinciding with 20 years together as a band, Ahead of the release on Friday, the band wrapped up a series of international shows on both sides of the pond, with performances across Europe and even their first show in Mexico. While the band tends to look towar…
(2026-07-17). Ninety years since the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. wsws.org July 17 marked the ninetieth anniversary of the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. The coup was a decisive event in the Spanish Revolution (1931-39). The defeat of the revolution was a seminal experience of the 20th century whose lessons are critical for the class struggle in the 21st century.
(2026-07-17). These L.A. Comedy Stars Sprang From One of the First Ever YouTube Channels. lataco.com In the L.A. comedy world, there's improv, stand-up, and now . . . Smosh.
(2026-07-17). Wildfire Smoke Threatens the World Cup Final. truthout.org The biggest game in soccer is set for Sunday, when Argentina and Spain will meet in the World Cup final, held just outside of New York City. There's just one problem — wildfire smoke now threatens the match and FIFA, the sport's governing body, doesn't appear to have any plan in place to protect player or fan health. Wildfire smoke blowing from Canada has blanketed large swaths of the… |
(2026-07-17). 'I Can't Feed My Children'. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People congregate outside a World Food Programme food distribution center in Yakawlang, Bamyan province, Afghanistan, January 1, 2026. | © 2026 Sayed Hassib/Reuters | A man in western Afghanistan recently told me that his neighbors knock on his door to ask for food. A man in the capital, Kabul, said, "I can no longer feed my children properly," and described how the rising cost of food was affecting him and his family. Such stories are becoming increasingly common in Afghanistan, where millions are being impacted by a looming hunger crisis.According to the United Nations, over 17 m…
(2026-07-17). 29 countries sign agreement to establish global AI organization. ecns.cn Twenty-nine countries signed an agreement in Shanghai on Thursday to establish the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), an independent intergovernmental body aimed at promoting international cooperation and global governance on artificial intelligence.
(2026-07-17). 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.
(2026-07-17). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Result Out – Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Aryan Gupta of Punjab and Panshul Bansal of Haryana have jointly secured the Top Rank in the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam the result of which is announced today i.e. Thursday July 16, 2026.
(2026-07-17). Truth Social to sell trading firms 'fastest' access to Trump's posts. tribune.com.pk 
Trump Media & Technology Group has unveiled a paid-for, licensed data feed that will give banks and trading firms "the fastest" access to posts from influential Truth Social accounts, such as President Donald Trump's, whose posts often move global markets. | The product, called "Truth API," will deliver posts from the 10 most influential accounts to customers at a significantly faster pace than a regular push notification on the Truth Social platform, a spokesperson said. | The feed is designed for organisations "most impacted by the cost of a delay in information", such as algorithmic trading firms, the compa…
(2026-07-17). International Chinese education conference held in Kunming. ecns.cn The 2026 "Understanding Contemporary China" International Chinese Education Conference and Annual Academic Meeting of the Virtual Teaching and Research Center opened in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Thursday.
(2026-07-17). Milwaukee: NO WAR ON IRAN! Banner Drop July 17, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org Bridge at N Lincoln Memorial Drive and Lagoon Drive | Milwaukee 7: 30 P.M.
(2026-07-17). Xi says AI presents opportunities, governance challenges. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that the world has entered an unprecedentedly vigorous period of innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, bringing great opportunities and governance challenges.
(2026-07-17). Foreign investment increases $160 bln in Jan-May: regulator. ecns.cn Foreign investment into China across all categories recorded a net increase of about $160 billion in the first five months of 2026, significantly outperforming the same period last year, the country's foreign exchange regulator said on Friday.
(2026-07-17). Three motorbikes fall into sinkhole. tribune.com.pk 
A section of a road near Nishtar Colony caved in, causing three motorcycles to fall into a sinkhole. | Rescue 1122 teams reached the scene and pulled out the motorcycles a crane. According to rescue officials, no injury was reported. | The affected stretch of road was temporarily closed as authorities assessed the damage and implemented safety measures. The cause of the cave-in was not immediately clear. | Rescue data showed that 251 road traffic crashes were reported in Lahore on Thursday, which affected 294 persons. | As per the data, at least 16 people died, whereas 1,483 were injured in 1,298 road traffic…
(2026-07-17). New York Court Refuses To Block State's Plan For A "Renewables" Program. wattsupwiththat.com Implementation of the impossible Climate Act mandates is perhaps the biggest political hot potato in New York at the moment.
(2026-07-17). US army's lowest moment: Could Trump's panic over drones be the reason he's mimicking Russia. hindustantimes.com The United States and South Korea are strengthening anti-drone defenses as modern warfare rapidly evolves. New military exercises reveal protective anti-drone netting deployed over floating logistics platforms, drawing comparisons with Russia's recently unveiled "Web" defense system. As drone warfare reshapes battlefields from Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific, military planners are racing to protect troops, supply routes, and critical infrastructure. Is Washington adopting tactics first tested in the Russia-Ukraine conflict?>
(2026-07-17). Wet spell likely to start from today. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday warned that the monsoon activity is expected to intensify across large parts of the country from July 18, with widespread rain, windstorms and thunderstorms forecast through July 25, raising the risk of flash floods, urban flooding and landslides. | In a weather advisory issued by the National Weather Forecasting Centre, the Met Office said monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are "continuously penetrating upper and central parts of the country" and are likely to strengthen over the weekend. | It added that a western disturbance is expected to approach th…
(2026-07-17). Senate Democrats cover for Trump's violent assault on immigrants, democratic rights at Blanche hearing. wsws.org During nearly five hours of questioning, Democrats remained virtually silent on ICE murders, National Guard deployments and the prosecution of left-wing opponents of the Trump administration.
(2026-07-17). Lionel Messi's Ties to Netanyahu, the Israeli Military and Its Elite Spying Unit 8200. orinocotribune.com By Alan MacLeod — Jul 15, 2026 | The world's eyes will be on Lionel Messi on Wednesday night, as Argentina face England in the World Cup semi-final. The diminutive superstar has gained a massive following across the planet, not least in Israel, thanks to his numerous business and security connections with the Apartheid State. From being the face of an Israeli A.I. company led and run by Israeli spies, entrusting his private security to a team of Israel secret agents, MintPress explores the reasons why Benjamin Netanyahu considers him to be his favorite football player. | Palling Up With Ex-Israeli Spooks
(2026-07-17). UK's Andy Burnham confirmed as new Labour Party leader. tribune.com.pk 
Andy Burnham, nicknamed the 'King of the North', was elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, the final step before becoming its seventh prime minister in a decade on a pledge to thwart the rise of the populist Reform UK. | At a 'special conference' on Friday, Burnham, who earned the regal moniker for his determination as mayor of Greater Manchester to defend the region's interests, said he was ready for power and would work to offer hope to people in "forgotten places everywhere". | "We are united and we put the power th…
(2026-07-17). Cop on AJK PM's security duty dies in accident. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-17). South Australian nurses to vote on sellout union-Labor government agreement. wsws.org In June, limited 24-hour strikes at Lyell McEwin Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre demonstrated nurses' determination to fight, even as the union leadership worked to keep these actions isolated and under tight bureaucratic control.
(2026-07-17). United Auto Workers and United Steelworkers announce new deal at Dana, rush contract votes. wsws.org Voting is set to begin Friday on the deal, which increases top pay to $30 an hour by 2030 for current workers but expands the tier system and offers no job protections as parts suppliers slash costs through AI and automation.
(2026-07-17). Texas floods ravage through southwestern areas of state. aljazeera.com At least 2 people are dead, and over 200 were rescued in catastrophic floods in the Texas Hill Country region.
(2026-07-17). 2026 Football WC: In a 1st, Top Four Ranked Teams to Play Semi-Finals. ummid.com The 2026 FIFA World Cup might have seen a plenty of controversies, especially during the matches involving Argentina, but the football world cup is ending with yet another interesting record.
(2026-07-17). Perpetual futures trading explained: Risks, leverage and how BYDFi fits into the market. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-17). Indonesia Eyes More Chinese Tourists with New Direct Flights. infobrics.org Indonesia expects to attract more Chinese tourists following the launch of two new direct flight routes connecting Jakarta with the major Chinese economic hubs of Guangzhou and Shenzhen…
(2026-07-17). Andy Burnham to be made UK Labour leader on way to becoming prime minister. geo.tv 
Andy Burnham, British member of parliament for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026. — Reuters'King of the North' to be elected Labour leader.Election final step before becoming prime minister.Labour lawmakers want to know…
(2026-07-17). Republicans Want to Punish Canada for "Exporting" Its Wildfire Smoke Into the US. truthout.org Republican members of Congress are introducing legislation to impose sanctions on Canada over the fact that the smoke from wildfires has spread to the U.S. — an absurd effort to blame Canadian officials for the spread of the smoke without acknowledging the role of the climate crisis in supercharging the fires. In a statement, Sen. Bernie Moreno's (R-Ohio) office says he blames Canada and… |
(2026-07-17). Saturday 7/18: Bohemian Grove Action: Greet the Power Elite. indybay.org Monte Rio. Meet by the Bridge & head to Bohemian Ave. leading to Bohemian Grove.
(2026-07-17). China encourage retirees to assist in cases involving minors. ecns.cn China's Supreme People's Court and six other government and social organizations have issued new guidelines encouraging retired professionals to participate in judicial protection work involving minors, the court said on Friday.
(2026-07-17). America's Imperial Wars, from Korea to Iran. juancole.com ( Okay, okay, I take back that "only" and admit it. It's not good to joke about the nightmare of gas prices these days. But in truth, that may indeed still prove to be the good news, since Donald Trump remains at war (or perhaps at chaos) with Iran, a country a mere 6,300 miles or so from Washington, D.C., and so cruc…
(2026-07-17). In the wake of the Simon Gordon scandal: Adding insult to injury. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-17). China's unicorn startups hit 376 by end-2025, ranking second globally. ecns.cn China's unicorn enterprises totaled 376 by the end of 2025, up 35 from a year earlier, with combined valuation exceeding $1.4 trillion, according to an industry report released on Thursday.
(2026-07-17). HC judges' age: KBA seeks clarification. tribune.com.pk 
Pressure is mounting on the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) after the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) sought clarification over reports that JCP members have reached an agreement that candidates below the age of 45 will not be approved for appointment as judges of the high courts. | The JCP is scheduled to meet next week to consider nominations for judges of four high courts. A committee of the commission has already interviewed all shortlisted nominees. | KBA President Amir Nawaz Warraich has written to the JCP secretary, sending copies of the letter to all commission members. | According to sources, unce…
(2026-07-17). Germany's Merz hails nuclear deterrence cooperation with France. aljazeera.com The Franco-German cooperation is not a move to replace NATO's nuclear umbrella, stresses German Chancellor.
(2026-07-17). Amid heatwave, Tunisia resorts to rolling power cuts. newarab.com 
Tunisia has introduced rolling power cuts as soaring electricity demand during an intense heatwave strains the national grid and risks blackouts. | Tunisian authorities have resorted With temperatures reaching record highs,
(2026-07-17). Brazilian football legend Pele's World Cup shirt sells for $4.9m. aljazeera.com The sale is a record for the Brazilian footballing great, but far from the most expensive piece of sporting memorabilia.
(2026-07-17). France overturns decision to ban academic Palestine conference. newarab.com 
The decision to cancel the Palestine conference sparked debate over academic freedom and debate in France | A Paris court overturned a ruling on Wednesday The conference, titled "Palestine and Europe: The Weight of the Past and Contemporary Dynamics," was set to discuss Europe's historical and contemporary relationship with Palestine from historical, political, legal, and diplomatic perspectives, but wa…
(2026-07-17). Out-of-control Canadian wildfires prompt calls for 'Nuremberg trials for big oil'. therealnews.com 
(2026-07-17). Anhui Leads China in auto exports in first half of 2026. ecns.cn East China's Anhui Province ranked first in the country in both the volume and value of vehicle exports in the first half of 2026, shipping 1.006 million vehicles worth 104.36 billion yuan ($14.6 billion), local customs authorities said Friday.
(2026-07-17). How an Italian sculptor created the iconic World Cup trophy. aljazeera.com In 1970, an Italian sculptor designed the iconic World Cup trophy that's become familiar to generations of fans.
(2026-07-17). Truth Social to sell fastest access to Trump's posts for traders. geo.tv 
The Truth social network logo is seen on a smartphone in front of a display of former U.S. President Donald Trump in this picture illustration taken February 21, 2022. — Reuters Truth Social launches paid Truth API for banks and trading firms.Service offers faster access…
(2026-07-17). The Cost of Politics Is Showing Up on Your Electric Bill. wattsupwiththat.com Why has Janelle Stelson aligned herself with failed federal policies that have been proven to make energy more expensive? The choice is simple: Pennsylvania can build on what works, or face higher utility bills, steeper prices for everyday goods, and less reliable power.
(2026-07-17). As war looms, Yemeni ports on a knife's edge. newarab.com 
(2026-07-17). Democrats Fail Because They Won't Name The Villains. levernews.com Freshly anointed
(2026-07-17). Tenants at The Knick Launch Stratus Tenant Union. mediasanctuary.org Tenants at The Knick, a Stratus-managed apartment building in Albany, publicly launched the Stratus Tenant Union -The Knick on Saturday, July 18th at 16 Sheridan Avenue. The launch marked the formation of a tenant-led union representing a 66% supermajority of residents who have united to demand safe, dignified, and accountable housing. Stratus tenants from more than five properties across three cities have been participating in organizing meetings and building relationships across the Stratus portfolio. Bebhinn Francis of United Tenants of Albany and several Knick Tenants talked with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Moh…
(2026-07-17). Reprieve from wildfire smoke expected to come over the weekend, meteorologists say. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| The Philadelphia region could get a reprieve from unhealthy levels of air pollution this weekend as smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota is expected to make its way out of the area. | Meteorologists say Saturday morning rain wil…
(2026-07-17). Dar attends WAIC opening ceremony in Shanghai after Pakistan joins WAICO. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with the Pakistani delegation, attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on Friday, a day after Pakistan became a founding member of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO). | Dar is in China on a two-day visit to attend the 2026 WAIC and formalise Pakistan's participation in the newly established organisation. Dar would represent Pakistan at engagements focused on artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and international cooperation. | Deputy Prime Minister…
(2026-07-17). Far-right Alternative for Germany sets out blueprint for power in Saxony-Anhalt. wsws.org The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is poised to take power in September's state election in Saxony-Anhalt. Its government programme reads like a fascistic wish list for authoritarian rule.
(2026-07-17). Inside Xishuangbanna: Why are global mayors talking about wild Asian elephants here. ecns.cn Recently, international guests attending the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue visited Wild Elephant Valley in Xishuangbanna, southwest China's Yunnan Province, praising the region's efforts to protect wild Asian elephants and promote harmony between humans and nature.
(2026-07-17). Macroeconomic symposium reviews China's first-half economy. ecns.cn The "China's Economy: Outlook and Analysis" macroeconomic symposium (Summer 2026) was co-hosted in Beijing on Thursday by the Academy of Macroeconomics of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Journal of Macroeconomics.
(2026-07-17). Germany repeats call for EU force to replace UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Berlin warns against a 'security vacuum' in Lebanon's south once UNIFIL mandate expires at year's end.
(2026-07-17). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org India: Manipur government employees continue indefinite statewide strike; Panipat refinery workers demonstrate in Haryana; Sri Lanka: Railway gatekeepers demonstrate over unpaid allowances; Australia: More BHP workers vote to strike in the Pilbara; Peabody locks out Wambo mine workers again in NSW.
(2026-07-17). How Reliable Is Forensic Science? The Truth About Criminal Profiling and Investigations. whyy.org Investigators have long relied on science to help solve crimes, from fingerprint and blood splatter analysis to the psychology of criminal minds. But not every investigative technique rests on solid scientific ground. On this episode, how science is used in criminal investigations, and what happens when these methods aren't as reliable as we might think. | In this Friday, March 2, 2012 photo, Allyson Goble, a forensic scientist at the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center in Albany, N.Y., screens a pair of blue jeans for biological evidence. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)…
(2026-07-17). Wednesday 7/22: "End the ICE Age" Campaign Launch Call. indybay.org Online | detentionwatchnetwork.app.neoncrm.com/fo……
(2026-07-17). How Was the Ankara Summit Perceived in Moscow? unitedworldint.com By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its fifth year, the European security architecture is undergoing its most comprehensive transformation since the end of the Cold War. One of the latest stages of this transformation was the NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Ankara. Whilst Western countries assessed …
(2026-07-17). How Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) law was manipulated to rob Nexteer workers of 32 vacation hours. wsws.org When 1,700 workers at Nexteer Automotive in Saginaw, Michigan opened their first paychecks after the UAW narrowly rammed through a fourth contract, they found that 32 hours of vacation time had disappeared.
(2026-07-17). Mohan Bhagwat: Types of Hindus. ummid.com RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat needs to spell out the validity of his classification of Hindus with the caste system in mind.
(2026-07-17). China Railway to pilot 60-day advance ticket requests on Beijing—Shanghai routes. ecns.cn China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. will launch a ticket-request pilot Monday, July 20, covering more than 200 trains on the Beijing—Shanghai high-speed and conventional rail lines.
(2026-07-17). Art Omi open studios, Pt 2. 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 Armando Rosales-Rivero and Marilyn Borer. Sina Basila Hickey reports. | Photo is the aftermath of Marilyn Boror's performance where she smashed a canvas painting out of cement.
(2026-07-17). China launches desalination plan to bolster water security in coastal regions. ecns.cn China has issued a national action plan to speed up development of its seawater desalination industry, setting a target of more than 4.5 million tonnes of desalination capacity per day by 2030, the country's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), said.
(2026-07-17). Houthi supporters rally in Sanaa against 'Saudi-led blockade'. aljazeera.com Thousands of Houthi supporters rallied in Sanaa against what they described as the Saudi-led blockade against Yemen.
(2026-07-17). 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.
(2026-07-17). The Bookmaker's Margin in Simple Words: Why on Non GamStop Betting Sites the House Is Still in the Plus. moguldom.com There prevails, citizens, among the naive public one sweet delusion. It seems to the commoner as if the bookmaker is such a simpleton that a deft person will easily beat him, if only there were flair and luck. He sat, guessed a couple of matches — and raked in the money with a shovel. But …
(2026-07-17). Drone Ship Maker Saronic Announces New $3B Shipyard In Texas Capable of Building 850-Foot Vessels. twz.com 
(2026-07-17). Leaked Police Drone Videos Highlight Need For Independent Review of the Technology's Usefulness. aclu.org And other takeaways from watching three hours of aerial police videos…
(2026-07-17). 'Catalogue of horror': ICC sends Libya 'Angel of Death' to trial. newarab.com 
The ruling is being hailed by rights advocates as a turning point for survivors of abuses at Tripoli's Mitiga prison, where many migrants were held. | The International Criminal Court has
(2026-07-17). Why was a bomb threat at a Muslim school ignored by UK media. newarab.com 
450 Muslim pupils from the Hamd House School were evacuated after a bomb threat was sent, but this was not reported by mainstream media. | Hundreds of students and staff, mainly Muslim, were left in fear on Tuesday after a bomb threat at their 450 pupils, including children as young as 11, had to evacuate after a threatening email was sent to the Hamd House School in Birmingham and to school regulators Ofsted. Police swept through the…
(2026-07-17). Contemporary challenges for the Malaysian left. links.org.au 
Jeyakumar Devaraj provides a brief overview of Malaysia's history and political and economic development to help us understand the current situation in the country.
(2026-07-17). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-07-17). Magnitude 7.4 quake hits Mexican coast near Guatemala, triggers tsunami warning. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-17). Billions of people go to bed hungry every day, says UN deputy secretary-general. ecns.cn Today, one in 10 people across the world still lives in extreme poverty, 2.3 billion people go to bed hungry every night, and more than 2 billion people still lack access to safe drinking water, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said Thursday.
(2026-07-17). Star speedcubers square off at European championship. aljazeera.com More than 1,200 speedcubers from 53 countries are descending are attending the European Speedcubing Championship.
(2026-07-17). John Esposito transformed how the West understood Islam. aljazeera.com The pioneering scholar, who died on July 15, challenged Orientalist orthodoxies and reshaped the study of Islam.
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-07-17). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-17). Over 100 wildfires prompt Algeria to urgently recall civil protection personnel. tribune.com.pk 
Algeria issued an urgent order Thursday recalling personnel across 45 provinces as the country battled more than 100 wildfires amid an intense heat wave. | The Civil Protection Directorate said all personnel in the 45 provinces, along with members of the National Training and Intervention Unit, were required to report immediately to their duty stations to raise preparedness and reinforce firefighting operations. | The order followed a warning from the National Meteorological Office that temperatures could reach 48C (118.4F) or higher in some areas through at least Sunday. | According to the latest official tal…
(2026-07-17). At least three killed and hundreds displaced by heavy rain in Chile. aljazeera.com Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast says that he is travelling to the Biobio region to survey flood damage.
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: The AFL-CIO "Solidarity Center" & Why Is Trump Funding It? indybay.org
(2026-07-17). El Ruso Brings Sonoran Burritos and Tacos to a Studio City Brick-and-Mortar Next Week. lataco.com There will be everything you've come to love from pioneering Sonoran taquero, Walter Soto, along with a few surprises.
(2026-07-17). Sudan: Humanitarian situation 'worsening rapidly' in El-Obeid. newarab.com 
(2026-07-17). Saturday 8/8: Navigating Divorce and Family Law: Support and Solutions (Free Virtual Workshop). indybay.org Family law and divorce can be particularly hard to navigate. There can come up a lot of questions about your children, your safety, your immigration status, and how to navigate the divorce process when you don't have access to funds. For people on dependent visas, and for survivors of abuse, the cost of asking the wrong person can feel higher than the cost of staying silent. | The India Community Center, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley (APABA SV), and the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California (SABA-NC) are co-hosting a free virtual workshop with two California attorn…
(2026-07-17). Police misogyny has failed women — But racism compounds these failures with fatal consequences. thecanary.co 
Police forces across the country have repeatedly failed to protect women and girls, with the Metropolitan Police frequently exposed as one of the worst offenders in allowing misogyny to persist within its ranks. These institutional failures do not simply undermine trust in policing; they compound the trauma experienced by victims and survivors of violence against […] | By
(2026-07-17). China sees over 22.9m foreign arrivals in H1. ecns.cn Foreign arrivals to China reached 22.914 million in the first half, up 20.6 percent.
(2026-07-17). Israeli settlers escalate violent takeover of Palestinian homes in areas under Palestinian Authority control. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli settlers have begun to escalate their colonization of Palestinian homes and lands in areas of the West Bank under ostensible Palestinian control, setting a dangerous precedent for Israel to completely take over the territory.
(2026-07-17). The House speaker's refashioned red scare. strategic-culture.su Johnson's best imitation of Joseph McCarthy. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Speaker of the House Mike Johnson finalized the Republi…
(2026-07-17). Why So Many Latin Americans Are Rooting Against Argentina in the World Cup. portside.org Why So Many Latin Americans Are Rooting Against Argentina in the World Cup |
(2026-07-17). Securing Artificial Intelligence: Protecting Technology, Protecting Humanity. ummid.com As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life, understanding its security is no longer a matter for technical experts alone. In this timely commentary, Dr. Ghassan Shahrour examines why protecting AI is inseparable from protecting privacy, human rights, and public trust, and argues that securing AI is a shared responsibility for all.
(2026-07-17). Arthur Blank: pro-Israel owner of Eng-Arg World Cup stadium. newarab.com 
(2026-07-17). Burnham confirmed as Labour leader, vows new direction for UK. aljazeera.com Britain's governing Labour Party confirmed as Andy Burnham as its new leader, clearing the way for him to become PM…
(2026-07-17). Germany, France unveil strategic nuclear deterrence cooperation. tribune.com.pk 
Germany and France will expand cooperation on nuclear deterrence while remaining firmly committed to NATO's nuclear umbrella, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday. | Speaking at a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron after a joint Cabinet meeting in Brühl, Merz said the two countries are entering a new phase of strategic partnership, with fresh steps in security and defence. | "We are embarking on a new, joint path regarding deterrence," Merz said, adding that the two countries are working toward a new doctrine. "We are considering a mix of capabilities that will allow us to fur…
(2026-07-17). Saturday 7/18: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations. indybay.org International Cafe at 508 Haight Street, San Francisco…
(2026-07-17). 'Landmark' Connecticut Islamic studies law sparks MAGA backlash. newarab.com 
MAGA activists and right-wing commentators, who have accused The legislation, which came into force earlier this month as part of a wider education bill, requires the Connecticut State Department of Education to develop optional curriculum resources on Is…
(2026-07-17). Nadia Sawalha and husband win libel case against Daily Mail. newarab.com 
The Daily Mail and Metro apologised and will pay damages after claiming that Nadia Sawalha and Mark Adderly supported antisemitism and terrorism | Loose Women panellist Sawalha and Adderly secured a full apology and damages after the two ne…
(2026-07-17). Gunboat or showboat: Can the Navy truly sustain a long war with Iran? responsiblestatecraft.org A
(2026-07-17). Protesters speak out against ICE murders in Houston, Texas and Biddeford, Maine. wsws.org WSWS reporters spoke to protesters in Houston, Texas and Biddeford, Maine this week, the sites of two daylight murders of workers on their way to work by ICE gestapo agents.
(2026-07-17). Hawaiian Workers Join ILWU Local 6 Strike Against C&H ASR Fanjul Refinery in Crockett. indybay.org Hawaiian workers who are members of ILWU Local 142 in Hawaii flew to the US and Crockett to support the ILWU Local 6 strikers at the C& H refinery. It use to handle sugar cane from the Islands but the owners shut it down to move for non-union labor in the Philippines.
(2026-07-17). Exhibition on Chinese characters opens at National Museum of China. ecns.cn An exhibition titled "Amazing Chinese Characters" opened at the National Museum of China in Beijing on Thursday, featuring more than 270 ancient script artifacts.
(2026-07-17). Tuesday 7/21: The Children Caught in the Trump ICE Crackdown. indybay.org Virtual | RSVP: events.propublica.org/trump-deportation-……
(2026-07-17). K-P outlines security, political roadmap. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan, alongside Provincial Minister for Au-qaf Adnan Qadri, addressed a press conference Thursday to outline the provincial government's legisla-tive agenda, security strategy, and political roadmap, while also weighing in on recent controversial statements by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. | Shafi Jan stated that martyrs belong to everyone and are a source of pride for the nation, urging Maula-na Fazlur Rehman to refrain from issuing statements of a particular nature. However, he emphasized that no one could question the JUI-F chief'
(2026-07-17). "Helado Tropical" : Helado Negro & Reyna Tropical Discuss Collaboration & Perform at DN! Studio. democracynow.org Helado Tropical is the new collaborative album by Roberto Carlos Lange, better known by his stage name Helado Negro, and Fabi Reyna, who fronts the band Reyna Tropical. | Helado Tropical is the new collaborative album by Roberto Carlos Lange, better known by his stage name Helado Negro, and Fabi Reyna, who fronts the band Reyna Tropical.
(2026-07-17). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-17). Developed: Fast, Precise Method for Platinum-Group Catalyst Synthesis. ummid.com A research team from Tianjin University, China Friday July 10, 2026 announced a millisecond-scale thermal pulse technology that enables the ultrafast synthesis and precise control of platinum-group catalysts.
(2026-07-17). What is new Labour leader Andy Burnham's policy approach for Britain? tribune.com.pk 
Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was one step away from becoming Britain's next prime minister on Friday after being appointed leader of the governing Labour Party. | The following are the policies he has spoken about since returning to parliament in June, which offer insight into how he could govern Britain to overcome a cost-of-living crisis, revive anaemic economic growth, and win back voters. | Decentralisation of power | Burnham has promised to "bring about the biggest rebalancing of power our country has seen". | His focus is on Whitehall, a part of London dotted with government departm…
(2026-07-17). Rubio, Miller host fascist conference at State Department. wsws.org The most chilling remarks came from Stephen Miller, who presented a Nazi-style characterization of the "left" as a biological deformity that had to be eliminated.
(2026-07-17). Sunday 7/26: Crafts As Resistance: Free Craft Night In Dolores Park. indybay.org Mission Dolores Park, San Francisco (Near Helen Diller Park)…
(2026-07-17). U.S.-Iran Fight Heats Up With Mutual Strikes On Infrastructure Targets (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-07-17). Power consumers may face tariff hike. tribune.com.pk 
Electricity consumers across Pakistan could face another increase in power bills next month after power companies sought a Rs1.20 per unit fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for August, citing higher generation costs driven largely by expensive imported fuels, particularly Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG). | If approved by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), the proposed adjustment will allow power utilities, including the ex-Wapda distribution companies (Discos) and K-Electric, to recover an additional Rs15.7 billion from consumers through August electricity bills. | Nepra has scheduled a…
(2026-07-17). 'Sip your coffee while watching the sunrise': How Israel is colonizing the West Bank by selling Palestinian land to Jewish Americans. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli real estate companies are land belonging to Palestinians in the West Bank to Jewish American buyers. We spoke to the Palestinians who are being displaced in order to make way for new Jewish settlement construction.
(2026-07-17). Golden snub-nosed monkeys enjoy summer cool in central China. ecns.cn The Shennongjia golden snub-nosed monkey is the world's only population of the Hubei subspecies of the Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey. It is also an indicator species for biodiversity conservation in Shennongjia.
(2026-07-17). Sunday 7/19: John Lewis Weekend of Action: San Rafael. indybay.org San Rafael Civic Center Farmers Market…
(2026-07-17). Why is Pakistan's Sindh province facing a major child HIV outbreak? aljazeera.com The latest outbreak linked to a Karachi hospital is the newest in a series that experts say reflects systemic failures.
(2026-07-17). Daily Memo: Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction in Adelanto ICE Processing Center Lawsuit. lataco.com Plus, four ICE-related deaths in four states and ICE activity in Ojai, Ventura, San Diego, San Bernardino, and other regions as ICE attempts to meet a daily quote of 2000 arrests per day nationwide.
(2026-07-17). BRICS Strategic Minerals Cooperation: Why Processing Bottlenecks Matter in 2026. infobrics.org Mineral power rarely comes from simply owning deposits in the ground. In modern supply chains, influence is built at the choke points: chemical conversion, refining, separation, smelting, logistics, insurance, payments, and long-term offtake. That is the real lens for understanding BRICS strategic minerals cooperation…
(2026-07-17). North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with top Chinese official. aljazeera.com The meeting comes after Xi visited Kim, promising closer diplomatic, law enforcement and military cooperation.
(2026-07-17). Workers in Host Cities Notch Labor Wins With World Cup-Fueled Organizing. truthout.org In a World Cup-fueled union win, concessions workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have won the right to walk off the job, should ICE pose a threat to their safety. The stadium's 2,000 cooks, bartenders, dishwashers, servers, and attendants had a major piece of leverage this summer: eight scheduled World Cup matches. Their victory came days after a 96 percent vote to authorize a strike. |
(2026-07-17). 'Graveyards are greener than our living spaces': Tipu Sharif on Karachi's vanishing trees. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Tipu Sharif urged Karachiites to plant more trees as rapid urban development continues to reduce the city's green cover, claiming that many graveyards are greener than the city's living spaces. | Sharif shared an Instagram video distributing plantation supplies while encouraging residents to take part in tree-planting efforts across the city. "Graveyards are greener than many of our living spaces. Let's make our living spaces as green as — or even greener than — our graveyards," he captioned…
(2026-07-17). China-Tunisia team completes excavation at Ben Arous Forest archaeological site. ecns.cn A joint Chinese-Tunisian archaeological team has completed excavations at Tunisia's Ben Arous Forest archaeological site, the archaeological research center under China's National Cultural Heritage Administration and Tunisia's National Heritage Institute announced on Thursday.
(2026-07-17). Main structure of Anshun-Panzhou Major Bridge completed>. ecns.cn Located in the Wumeng Canyon in Panzhou City, Guizhou Province, the Anshun-Panzhou Major Bridge bridge stretches? 2,289.5 meters, with the highest main pier reaching 171 meters.
(2026-07-17). ICE Agents In Plainclothes Attempt To Arrest Migrant At Las Vegas Airport, Then Flee When Bystanders Asked Why. newsone.com 
(2026-07-17). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-17). Chris Hedges Report: Rebuilding 'Home' In The 21st Century. popularresistance.org Forced to leave her home country due to political and economic repression under the dictatorship of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish author Ece Temelkuran sought an understanding of how a population can be led down the path to fascism. Whether it is under Narendra Modi in India, Erdogan in Turkey or Donald Trump in the United States, she found that the stages are very similar and so are the mistakes people make along the way. Temelkuran strives to provide readers with an understanding of the roots of the fascist new world order and the language necessary to change direction.
(2026-07-17). 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.
(2026-07-17). Live at 1 PM ET: Giant Bond Villain Space Mirror Approved by Feds — The Climate Realism Show. wattsupwiththat.com How many Bond villain schemes can climate alarmists come up with? Apparently one every month or so. The latest scheme to "save the planet" and help make solar installations viable at night is to put giant mirrors in space to reflect sunlight down on earth during the night. And the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, amazingly, just gave that idea the go-ahead.
(2026-07-17). 'South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award' a political farce masqueraded as a legal process: spokesperson. ecns.cn The "South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award" is a political farce masqueraded as a legal process from beginning to end, and the so-called award carries no legal force in any sense, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense said on Friday.
(2026-07-17). How Caitlin Clark's White Woman Grievance Spiral Is Driving Her Career Toward An Early End. newsone.com 
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty | I never expected a black-and-white psychological thriller from 1944 to perfectly describe the current, exhausting state of the WNBA and Caitlin "Contusion" Clark's antics, but here we are. | In the classic film, The…
(2026-07-17). Your Next Nurse May Monitor You From the Philippines. portside.org Your Next Nurse May Monitor You From the Philippines |
(2026-07-17). 'We're people too': Philadelphia Haitians fear deportation after Supreme Court terminates temporary protected status. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? When he was 11 years old, Alain Jean-Baptiste fled Haiti with his mother and two brothers after
(2026-07-17). Long Island Audit confronted a powerful police union. They made him pay for it. therealnews.com 
Why did "asking questions about tax dollars" turn into a retaliatory arrest, a pinched nerve, a towed truck, and a criminal trespass charge that may not even hold up under New York law. | Why did "asking questions about tax dollars" turn into a retaliatory arrest, a pinched nerve, a towed truck, and a criminal trespass charge that may not even hold up under New York law. police accountability,video,Long Island Audit
(2026-07-17). After NYC elections, Jacobin offers services of DSA to Democratic establishment, union bureaucracy. wsws.org Jacobincites recent DSA election victories to argue, in the form of friendly advice, that the Democratic Party establishment and trade union bureaucracy should not be distracted by the supposed "socialism" of the DSA. For their own good, they must instead embrace the DSA and accept the organization's offer to lend them a "left" cover.
(2026-07-17). From baby photoshoot to World Cup: Messi and Yamal face off. newarab.com 
Messi and Yamal's unlikely connection began with a 2007 photoshoot, when the latter was a baby, with the two Barcelona stars now set for a World Cup battle. | An old photograph of As Argentina and Spain are set to compete on football's biggest stage, a photo showing Messi b…
(2026-07-17). You Can Program Your Quantum Computer with Open Source Tools. indybay.org Is it global justice to make quantum computing widely available, or in the words of the IMF economist Irma Adelman, "widely shared". It is indeed the currency of the future. | There was no visible public discussion beyond the fears and promise of…
(2026-07-17). Colombia adopts nationwide framework to fight illegal deforestation through cattle traceability. nationofchange.org The new law will trace cattle from ranch to supermarket in an effort for government agencies and companies to monitor deforestation databases that will cross-reference land tenure and cattle ownership.
(2026-07-17). Señalan en México carácter político de reunión convocada por Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, señaló este viernes el carácter político y no de seguridad de la cumbre convocada por Estados Unidos sobre un supuesto "terrorismo de extrema izquierda", de ahí que este país evitara participar. | "En este caso, dado que era un tema desde nuestra perspectiva pues más político que un asunto realmente relacionado con el combate a los grupos delincuenciales u otros temas de seguridad, consideramos que era mejor no asistir", aseveró la mandataria. | Al responder una pregunta sobre el encuentro celebrado en Washington, la jefa del Ejecutivo mencionó la presencia de esta naci…
(2026-07-17). From Espionage to Electoral Fraud: Black Cube, the Israeli Firm Hired for Regime Change in Colombia. orinocotribune.com By Camilo Ocampo — Jul 16, 2026 | Following Colombia's 2026 presidential election—in which the far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella was allegedly declared the winner—President Gustavo Petro condemned the existence of an "algorithmic fraud" operated from abroad by private intelligence companies. Among them, he highlighted Black Cube, a firm from the Israeli settler colony that, he stated, "supplied flawed algorithms and other support for the Bautista brothers." | Fernando and Camilo Bautista are the entrepreneurs and majority shareholders of Thomas Greg & Sons, the company tasked with pro…
(2026-07-17). Trump considera a Turquía un aliado indispensable. strategic-culture.su M. K. BHADRAKUMAR | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | A pesar de la controversia sobre el S-400, Trump apuesta por Turquía como piedra angular de su estra…
(2026-07-17). Webinaire : CyberstabiliteÃÅ et Paix Internationale PreÃÅvenir Les Cyberconflits Dans un Monde NumeÃÅrique. worldbeyondwar.org Organisé par le chapitre de World BEYOND War du Sénégal, cet événement en ligne a permis d'explorer la notion de cyberstabilité et d'échanger sur la manière de préserver le cyberespace comme un espace de coopération. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-17). Joint Sea-2026: Cina e Russia consolidano l'argine marittimo all'egemonia statunitense. strategic-culture.su Le esercitazioni navali Joint Sea-2026 mostrano la crescente capacità di Cina e Russia di coordinarsi nello spazio marittimo. Senza trasformarsi in un'alleanza formale, la loro cooperazione rafforza la deterrenza contro unilateralismo, accerchiamento militare e politica dei blocchi. | Segue nostro La conclusione delle esercitazioni navali sino-russe Joint Sea-2026, svoltesi dal 6 al 13 luglio nelle acque del Mar Giallo davanti alla città…
(2026-07-17). La cooperazione tecnologica russo-cinese e il programma Rassvet. strategic-culture.su La Russia e la Cina stanno ampliando la loro cooperazione in tutti i settori, nonostante le minacce di sanzioni da parte dell'Occidente | Segue nostro Quando la Russia ha iniziato l'Operazione Militare Speciale in Ucraina nel 2022, non pensava di dover affrontare un lungo conflitto ad alta intensità e il suo arsenale spaziale era inadeguato. I principali sistemi di comunicazione militare di Mosca…