(2026-07-15). What is really inside this mountain? Iran just issued a warning to Trump that changes everything. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued a strong warning to the United States after reports of President Donald Trump's threat to strike the underground "Pickaxe Mountain" site near the Natanz nuclear complex. Tehran says any attack would trigger a devastating response targeting U.S. interests and regional partners. Western analysts believe the deeply buried tunnel network has become a major intelligence focus, while Iran insists the site is not being used for nuclear activities and says such allegations are aimed at justifying military action. The underground facility has emerged as a key flashpoint in the escalating U.S.-Iran standoff…
(2026-07-15). Iran haunts Trump? US tankers create chaos at Israel's biggest airport, 50,000 passengers stranded. hindustantimes.com Fresh concerns have emerged over operations at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport after N12 reported that the U.S. military suspended the planned departure of its aerial refuelling aircraft from Israel. According to the report, four additional U.S. tanker aircraft have also been deployed to the airport, reducing parking space for civilian aircraft and increasing pressure on airport operations. The Israel Airports Authority has warned that, if the situation continues beyond July 23, nearly 50,000 passenger bookings could be disrupted by the end of the month. Israeli officials are reportedly considering relocating the U.S…
(2026-07-15). Facing debacle in Iran, Trump threatens to attack Iranian power plants and bridges. wsws.org US President Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges, as the United States reimposed its naval blockade of Iranian ports and bombed the country for a fourth day.
(2026-07-15). US sanctions more than 50 individuals, entities, vessels tied to Iranian shipping. tribune.com.pk 
The US imposed sanctions Tuesday on more than 50 individuals, companies and vessels accused of supporting an alleged illicit shipping and sanctions evasion network linked to Iranian oil shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the Treasury Department announced. | The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control said the measures are part of Washington's broader campaign to increase economic pressure on Iran following what it described as Tehran's renewed "destabilizing attacks" in the Strait of Hormuz. | The sanctions target financial facilitators, shipping executives, logistics firms and…
(2026-07-15). Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks in the White House. — AFP/FileTrump threatens strikes on Iran's power plants, bridges and energy targets .Trump says attacks can be avoided if Tehran resumes negotiations.Iran rejects US pressure and vowed not to negotiate under…
(2026-07-15). Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in the Middle East. tribune.com.pk 
Oil extended gains on Wednesday as President Donald Trump reimposed a naval blockade on all Iranian ports and Tehran launched strikes on US infrastructure in the region. | Brent futures climbed 99 cents, or 1.2%, to $85.72 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate futures gained 64 cents, or 0.8%, to $79.98 a barrel. | Oil prices closed up 2% at a one-month high on Tuesday as attacks exacerbated a supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passed prior to the beginning of the US-Israe…
(2026-07-15). Australian government threats to defund universities that fail to suppress anti-genocide dissent. wsws.org Labor is stepping up a witch-hunting atmosphere against opponents of the mounting Israeli assault on the people of Gaza.
(2026-07-15). Friday 7/17: Noisemakers Against Genocide Protest at the Israel Consulate. indybay.org Israel Consulate 456 Montgomery…
(2026-07-15). Presidente de Cuba se reunió con representantes del Congreso de EEUU. radiohc.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, se reunió con una delegación de la Cámara de Representantes del Congreso de Estados Unidos que visitó la isla entre el 9 y el 13 de julio, informó este martes el propio mandatario. | El canciller, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, refirió por su parte que los congresistas Mark Pocan, Maxine Dexter, Teresa Leger y Delia Ramirez constataron durante su viaje a la isla, y con sus intercambios de primera mano, el severo castigo colectivo al que el gobierno estadounidense somete al pueblo cubano. | "Han sido testigos del impacto inhumano de la genocida política diseñada desde el sur de…
(2026-07-15). Cuba promotes business opportunities at ICT Fair 2026 in Trinidad and Tobago. radiohc.cu Cuba presented its main business and investment opportunities in Trinidad and Tobago during the ICT Fair 2026, a regional event that brings together technology companies and innovative projects. | According to the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Cuban delegation showcased the country's potential in strategic sectors such as telecommunications, software, renewable energy and digital services, with an emphasis on regional cooperation and attracting foreign investment. | According to the source, participation in the fair aims to strengthen ties with the Caribbean and position Cuba as a relia…
(2026-07-15). Residentes cubanos en Panamá denuncian nuevas presiones de EEUU. radiohc.cu La Asociación Martiana de Cubanos Residentes en Panamá (Amcrp) rechazó este martes nuevas presiones de Estados Unidos y denunció que forman parte de una escalada para recrudecer el bloqueo impuesto hace más de seis décadas. | En un comunicado al que tuvo acceso Prensa Latina, la organización denunció que, como parte de esas acciones, se encuentra en Panamá Samuel Parker, subsecretario adjunto de la División de Financiamiento de Amenazas y Sanciones de la Oficina de Asuntos Económicos del Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos. | De acuerdo con la Amcrp, el funcionario estadounidense anunció públicamente que sos…
(2026-07-15). Cuba promueve negocios en Feria TIC 2026. radiohc.cu Cuba presentó en Trinidad y Tobago sus principales oportunidades de negocios e inversión durante la Feria TIC 2026, un espacio regional que reúne a empresas tecnológicas y proyectos innovadores. | Según publica el sitio oficial del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, la delegación cubana expuso las potencialidades del país en sectores estratégicos como telecomunicaciones, software, energías renovables y servicios digitales, con énfasis en la cooperación regional y la atracción de capital extranjero. | De acuerdo con la fuente, la participación en la feria busca fortalecer vínculos con el Caribe y posicionar a Cu…
(2026-07-15). Confían en Cuba en que transformaciones aportarán al crecimiento económico. radiohc.cu El gobierno cubano exhortó a los trabajadores a una movilización consciente hacia el salto productivo demandado por la economía doméstica y a fiscalizar transformaciones de gran calado. | El parlamento de la mayor de las Antillas aprobó recientemente más de 170 medidas que comprenden transformaciones económicas y sociales. | De acuerdo con el gobierno, las alternativas se orientan a salvar el proyecto de justicia social, amenazado por acentuadas dificultades, en lo esencial por el recrudecido bloqueo de Estados Unidos y su cerco energético. | Los cambios, algunos en vías de aplicación, no desvían al país de la or…
(2026-07-15). Cubanos en Colombia rechazan medidas coercitivas contra la isla. radiohc.cu La Asociación de Cubanos Residentes en Colombia (ACRC) rechazó este martes el nuevo paquete de medidas coercitivas impuesto por Estados Unidos a la isla que, según denunció, recrudece el impacto del bloqueo existente desde hace seis décadas. | De acuerdo con la organización, las restricciones anunciadas contra las entidades cubanas buscan asfixiar la economía y que "el ciudadano de a pie siga sufriendo las consecuencias de escases de alimentos, falta de combustible para movilidad y las termoeléctricas, horas sin electricidad para realizar las tareas cotidianas en el trabajo o en el hogar". | Calificó como una far…
(2026-07-15). Cuba: Ministro descarta que caída del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional responda a errores operacionales. radiohc.cu El ministro de Energía y Minas de Cuba, Vicente de la O Levy, descartó que la desconexión del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) ocurrida este martes respondiera a errores de operación y destacó la capacidad técnica de la Unión Eléctrica. | En declaraciones a la prensa el titular desmintió también que la situación sea atribuida al éxodo de trabajadores del sector, aunque reconoció que como en cualquier organización hay salida del personal, lo cual no implica "pérdida del conocimiento". | Remarcó que los trabajadores laboran sin descanso y empeño para la recuperación del SEN, cuya caída ocurrió a las 11: 05,…
(2026-07-15). Waiting for Hassan: Another Gaza doctor held by Israel without charge. aljazeera.com Hassan Khalil Almukayed is among at least 15 Palestinian doctors from Gaza currently in Israeli detention.
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/16: Live from Gaza: Honoring the Families of Martyred Journalists. indybay.org Livestream from Gaza at bit.ly/PH4P16…
(2026-07-15). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-14). US authorities detain American journalist Max Blumenthal upon return from IranAmerican journalist Max Blumenthal says he was detained and questioned by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport upon returning from Iran, with agents searching his belongings and confiscating his smartphones after he refused to provide access to them.
(2026-07-15). Why Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz after Decades of holding Back. juancole.com The Conversation) — US forces have struck Trump has also inscribed the U…
(2026-07-15). Mob boss Trump demands protection fee of 20% in Strait of Hormuz. indybay.org Photo of Donald Trump with magazine editor Edward Kosner, center, and Roy Cohn, a Trump mentor and lawyer whose clients included bosses of two major New York crime families.
(2026-07-15). South China port exports surge 23.8% via new trade corridor in H1. ecns.cn Exports shipped through the port city of Zhanjiang in south China's Guangdong Province along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor grew 23.8% year-on-year to 9.28 billion yuan ($1.29 billion) in the first half of 2026, customs data showed.
(2026-07-15). China's industrial output up 5.4 pct in H1. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output expanded at a solid pace in the first half (H1) of 2026, with equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing posting strong growth, official data showed on Wednesday. | The country's value-added industrial output rose 5.4 percent year on year during the period, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics.
(2026-07-15). ICE Is Still Killing People. Susan Is Still Concerned. commondreams.org 
In their second fatal shooting of the wrong person in just days – and as his three-year-old daughter watched – ICE thugs murdered a young Colombian husband and father legally working in Biddeford, ME for simply trying to driving away. After state Dems blasted the killing and advocates insisted "this has gone too far," ICE waited 12 hours to say they fired "fearing for public safety" while "every law enforcement officer in America was scratching their head trying to figure out what that means."Talk about following the money. Having somehow railroaded through last year's big obscene bill gifting over $170 billi…
(2026-07-15). Spain crashes Paris party by beating France in the World Cup semis. aljazeera.com Dreams of reaching the World Cup final for a third time running were dashed when France were beaten 2-0 by Spain.
(2026-07-15). Regarding Energy, the Left Wants Us to Live Smaller Lives. Americans Don't Do That. wattsupwiththat.com For too long, Americans have been treated like children, coerced into buying over-priced "energy efficient" appliances and technologies that don't do the job, and shamed into adopting lifestyles that are uncomfortable and unnecessary.
(2026-07-15). New wild plant species recorded in China's Yunnan. ecns.cn A climbing herb species known as Ceropegia kachinensis has been identified as a new species in China, according to a study published in the Plant Science Journal.
(2026-07-15). Eight hazardous buildings demolished. tribune.com.pk 
The district administration on Tuesday demolished eight hazardous building structures and sealed four others to ensure public safety. | The action was carried out at the GT Road, Baghbanpura and Islampura. Teams also demolished illegal constructions on Ghori Shah Road, Kachho Pura, Sanda Road and Abdali Road over violations of approved building plans. | The administration demolished dangerous walls and dilapidated structures posing risks to the public, while illegal constructions located near high-voltage electricity transmission lines were dismantled to prevent loss of lives. | Officials said a hazardous port…
(2026-07-15). China steps up flood control as heavy rain forecast for northwest regions. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Water Resources on Tuesday issued targeted arrangements for flood prevention in northwestern regions as a new round of heavy rain is expected to hit the area.
(2026-07-15). Shopkeeper shot dead in market. tribune.com.pk 
A 35-year-old shopkeeper was shot dead by an unidentified assailant in the Bole Di Jhuggi area, police said on Tuesday. | According to the police, Abdul Saeed, a father of three, owned a milk shop in the local market. He had just arrived at his shop when a motorcyclist shot him multiple times. The victim died at the spot. | On receiving information, police officials reached the spot and the body was shifted to a hospital for post-mortem examination. | The police said the attacker fled after shooting the victim. Investigators were examining CCTV footage from the area to identify and arrest the murderer. | Meanw…
(2026-07-15). Punjab installs panic buttons for foreign nationals. tribune.com.pk 
A panic button system has been launched to enhance the security of foreign nationals residing and working across Punjab. | The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has launched the system in collaboration with the Special Protection Unit (SPU). | According to a PSCA spokesperson, QR Panic Buttons would be installed at the residences and workplaces of foreign nationals. By scanning the quick response code, users would gain instant access to the Emergency Helpline 15, live chat, video calling and location-sharing services. | In case of an emergency, the user's live location and other relevant information would be…
(2026-07-15). Typhoon Bavi leaves Yangtze River Delta, transport gradually resumes. ecns.cn The Delta region has begun to lift traffic restrictions and resume production as Typhoon Bavi, the ninth storm of the year, moved away from the area.
(2026-07-15). Spain fans erupt as team reaches World Cup final. aljazeera.com Fans erupted in celebration after Spain beat France 2-0 in the semifinals, securing their place in the 2026 Finals…
(2026-07-15). Trump welcomes Iraqi PM to White House, vows 'a lot of deals'. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi have met at the White House pledging to deepen economic ties.
(2026-07-15). Chinese culture camp opens in Thailand's Chiang Rai. ecns.cn Nearly 320 students from eight schools under the Chiang Rai city government in northern Thailand have begun a Chinese culture camp experience, with the opening ceremony held Monday.
(2026-07-15). China Wind Solar: Output Lags Capacity. wattsupwiththat.com China, already losing money on its wind and solar buildout, evidently has a tiger by the tail with transmission capacity to get solar and wind from nowhere to somewhere.
(2026-07-15). 20th international youth friendship camp held in Shanghai. ecns.cn The 20th Shanghai International Youth Interactive Friendship Camp was held on Monday at the Minhang Zizhu Campus of the No 2 High School of East China Normal University, bringing together 107 students and teachers from 17 countries.
(2026-07-15). England vs Argentina: FIFA World Cup semifinal — Messi, Kane and prediction. aljazeera.com England and Argentina renew their World Cup rivalry after 24 years, as Harry Kane and Lionel Messi clash in the semis.
(2026-07-15). Wednesday 8/5: Panel: Shaping Legacy Monument Case Studies. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-07-15). Sunday 7/19: Alameda Indivisible: "John Lewis: Good Trouble" Film FREE Screening & Panel Discussion. indybay.org Alameda Theatre and Cinaplex | 2317 Central Ave | Alameda, CA 94501 | PLEASE NOTE: Because this is a free showing hosted at the Alameda Theatre and Cineplex, you will need to get your FREE tickets through the Alameda Theatre box office or through their website (with a tiny on-line processing fee): www.alamedatheatres.com/showtimes/…
(2026-07-15). Saturday 7/18: Alameda: Good Trouble Lives On – Community Art & Action Event. indybay.org Upper Washington Park | 740 Central Ave | Alameda, CA 94501 | Family friendly…
(2026-07-15). Workers swelter at worksites and in factories, as new heat wave moves across the United States. wsws.org Some US locations have already seen the highest temperatures ever recorded, as a heat dome moves east, creating unhealthy and dangerous conditions at workplaces and factories that lack adequate cooling.
(2026-07-15). China's key economic indicators in H1 of 2026. ecns.cn China's GDP expanded by 4.7 percent year-on-year to 69.57 trillion yuan ($10.28 trillion) in the first half of 2026, remaining well within the government's annual growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent and showing resilience despite growing global economic uncertainties, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). 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.
(2026-07-15). FBI adds gangster Nitish Kaushal on most wanted list in crackdown on Jaggu Bhagwanpuria syndicate. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has placed Nitish Kaushal, an alleged member of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organized Crime Group (OCG), on its most wanted list as part of a wider crackdown on transnational criminal networks linked to India. | According to the FBI, Kaushal is accused of being associated with the Bhagwanpuria OCG, a criminal organization that originated in Punjab and is alleged to have operated in California and other regions. The agency claims the group has been involved in several serious offences, including murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking, extortion, weapons smuggli…
(2026-07-15). Infant dies after mother goes missing from hospital. tribune.com.pk 
A three-month-old baby died at the Vehari District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital after his mother reportedly went missing from the children's ward for nearly 10 hours, prompting police to investigate allegations that a security guard may have abducted her. | According to the police, the woman, a resident of Mustafa Abad in Karam Pur, had brought her critically ill three-month-old son to the Children's Complex at the DHQ Hospital after he developed high fever. The infant was admitted to the ward, where doctors began his treatment. | At around midnight, the child's mother allegedly went missing from the ward. Hosp…
(2026-07-15). Chilean state terrorist and death squad leader freed from ICE custody as victims' families cry for justice. wsws.org How is it that the doors to the Krome Detention Center swung open for the convicted murderer and terrorist, while tens of thousands whose sole "crime" is to be immigrants, remain locked up under abysmal conditions?
(2026-07-15). Sunday 7/19: Santa Rosa: Good Trouble Lives On – No SAVE Act! Rally for Voting & Civil Rights. indybay.org Old Courthouse Square | 3rd Street and Santa Rosa Ave | Santa Rosa, CA 95404…
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/23: Rally at the CalSTRS board meeting! indybay.org Westin hotel- Millbrae, CA (sf airport) | 1 Old Bayshore highway Millbrae 94030…
(2026-07-15). Wildlife populations surge in Yellow River source region. ecns.cn Wildlife populations, including black-necked cranes and snow leopards, have increased markedly in the source region of the Yellow River since the start of China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), according to authorities in Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province.
(2026-07-14). Chinese institute develops new cooling device for pain relief. ecns.cn The Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, together with other institutions, has developed a new device that uses targeted cooling to relieve pain.
(2026-07-15). Saturday 7/18: San Pablo: Good Trouble Sidewalk Protest for Racial Justice & Voting Rights. indybay.org Intersection of 23rd Street and San Pablo Ave | San Pablo, CA…
(2026-07-15). US star Balogun knew red card reversal would 'cause a lot of controversy'. aljazeera.com Striker says FIFA's decision to suspend his one-match ban led to 'a lot of outside noise' before USA's knockout match.
(2026-07-14). China accelerates project funding as policymakers seek to stabilize infrastructure investment. ecns.cn China is stepping up funding support for infrastructure projects, with policymakers betting that faster issuance of local government special bonds and new policy financing tools will help stabilize investment growth in the second half of the year.
(2026-07-15). Saturday 8/8: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Bastards. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-07-14). Embracing the dog days of summer. ecns.cn July 15 marks the beginning of Chufu, or Toufu, the first phase of Sanfu, China's hottest period of the year. While Sanfu typically consists of three 10-day periods, it will last 40 days in total this year.
(2026-07-15). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-15). China remains top FDI source for Cambodia in H1: report. ecns.cn China remained the largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Cambodia in the first half of 2026, according to a report released on Tuesday by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC).
(2026-07-15). Sunday 7/19: John Lewis Weekend of Action: San Rafael. indybay.org San Rafael Civic Center Farmers Market…
(2026-07-15). Women leaders programme launched. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Women Leaders project funded by the European Union and jointly implemented by UN Women and the United Nations Development Programme, in partnership with the Trust for Democratic Education and Accountability (TDEA), launched its flagship Mentorship Programme, "Leading the Future: Empowering Women Through Mentorship in Political Leadership," in Islamabad today. | The programme aims to strengthen leadership and create pathways for aspiring women leaders to participate meaningfully in political and public life. The launch was attended by a diverse group of stakeholders, including parliamentarians, pol…
(2026-07-15). World Cup: England have 'not peaked yet', says Tuchel before semifinal. aljazeera.com England face Argentina in Wednesday's semifinal, hoping to reach the World Cup final for the first time since 1966.
(2026-07-15). Friday 7/17: Concord: Good Trouble Lives On – Vigil for Voting & Racial Justice. indybay.org Todos Santos Plaza | 2175 Willow Pass Rd | Concord, CA 94520 | Bring a camping chair if you'd like to sit during the program.
(2026-07-15). Spain knock out France, prepare for World Cup final. aljazeera.com Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final, shutting down Kylian Mbappe…
(2026-07-14). China aims for 60 trillion yuan in retail sales by 2030 under new spending blueprint. ecns.cn China has approved a new five-year plan to boost household spending, targeting retail sales of about 60 trillion yuan ($8.3 trillion) by 2030 and underscoring Beijing's push to make domestic demand a stronger driver of economic growth.
(2026-07-15). China's value-added industrial output up 5.3% in June. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, expanded 5.3 percent year on year in June, accelerating by 0.8 percentage points from May, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). YouTuber remanded in judicial custody. tribune.com.pk 
A judicial magistrate on Tuesday sent a YouTuber in judicial remand for 14 days in a blasphemy case. | Judicial Magistrate Naeem Watto heard the case. The suspect, Rehan Tariq, was produced in court under strict security upon completion of his six-day physical remand. | During the hearing, the court observed that religious matters should not be discussed without proper knowledge. | The investigating officer stated that further physical remand was not required, following which the court ordered that he should be sent to jail on judicial remand.
(2026-07-15). Europe makes deal with Ukraine, Putin unleashes 135 drones; 'Coalition of the Willing' in danger. hindustantimes.com Russia launched a major wave of drone and missile strikes across Ukraine as European leaders gathered in Paris to discuss stronger military support for Kyiv. The attacks targeted multiple cities, including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, while President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed calls for tougher sanctions and more weapons from allies.
(2026-07-15). Hill streams swell after rains. tribune.com.pk 
Water levels in the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan rose significantly following monsoon rains, prompting the district administration to issue a high alert, although officials said no flooding had been reported and all streams remained within normal limits. | According to the latest report, Sanghar Rod Kohi recorded a flow of 41,088 cusecs, while Sori Lund carried 26,974 cusecs of water. Water flow was recorded at 973 cusecs in Sakhi Sarwar and 2,188 cusecs in Mithawan Nullah. Meanwhile, Korah, Vehova and Vidor nullahs remained dry. | Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Usman Khalid said all hill torrents were under…
(2026-07-15). Russia sanctions bill: Major relief for India, China as US eases tariffs from 500% to 100%. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States has proposed changes to its Russia sanctions bill that could provide some relief to India and China, the two largest buyers of Russian crude oil, according to Reuters. | A revised version of the legislation, introduced by Republican and Democratic senators on Tuesday, reduces the proposed maximum tariff on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas to 100%, instead of the earlier blanket 500% tariff. The bill is aimed at discouraging countries from relying on Russian energy while also imposing sanctions on Russian officials. | The updated proposal also gives US President Donald Tru…
(2026-07-15). German government expands surveillance and police state measures. wsws.org The police in Germany are being granted rapidly expanding powers of surveillance including biometric tracking, state trojans, preventive detention and mass data collection.
(2026-07-15). China's per capita disposable income up 5.2 pct. ecns.cn China's per capita disposable income went up 5.2 percent year on year in nominal terms in the first half of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). Air India crash probe enters final stages after cockpit recorder, psychology reviews. tribune.com.pk 
India's aircraft accident investigating body has prepared a cockpit voice recorder transcript, conducted a psychological autopsy and moved into the final stages of its probe into last year's deadly Air India crash, a court filing showed. | The filing did not identify whose psychological autopsy was conducted or disclose any findings on the crash of the Boeing 787 that killed 260 people shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India. | An analysis of data ‚Å retrieved in late May from an engine monitoring unit was still awaited and an assessment of certain orga…
(2026-07-15). Cyclosporiasis outbreak sickens thousands in Michigan and across the US. wsws.org Nearly 7,000 people have been sickened and 141 hospitalized, while the federal apparatus that would trace the outbreak to its source has been dismantled by the Trump administration and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
(2026-07-15). China issues solid waste pollution control plan for 2026-2030. ecns.cn Six Chinese government departments, including the Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the National Development and Reform Commission, have jointly issued a plan to strengthen solid waste pollution prevention and control during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
(2026-07-15). Friday 7/17: Union City: Good Trouble Lives On! Overpass Protest Banner Against Voter Suppression. indybay.org 880 Overpass on Alvarado Niles | meet up at 31361 Alvarado-Niles Rd | Union City, CA 94587 | Peaceful protest…
(2026-07-15). Neglect leaves Haripur health centre crumbling. tribune.com.pk 
A Rural Health Centre (RHC) in Nara Amazi, Haripur district, has fallen into severe disrepair due to years of alleged neglect by the Health Department, leaving thousands of residents without access to basic healthcare services. | According to sources, the RHC building now resembles an abandoned structure, with its doors, windows, floors, and roof extensively damaged. The facility has reportedly remained vacant for a long time, while even access to the health centre has become difficult because of the absence of a proper approach road. | Sources further claimed that no doctors are currently posted at the facili…
(2026-07-15). K-P steps up youth empowerment drive. tribune.com.pk 
A high-level meeting chaired by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi was held at the Chief Minister's House to review progress on the implementation of the Provincial Youth Policy 2026. | Senior officials briefed the Chief Minister on various aspects of the policy, the proposed governing boards of youth centres, and multiple initiatives aimed at the welfare and development of young people. | The Chief Minister directed that public representatives should also be included in the governing boards of youth centres to better reflect the needs and priorities of the youth in policy-making and its…
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/30: Mennonite Action Mass Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/july-2026-mass-……
(2026-07-15). Substandard material halts school project. tribune.com.pk 
Construction work at the Gordki Middle School in Haripur has been halted after the alleged use of substandard materials in the project funded by the World Bank. | According to sources, the construction project came under scrutiny after local residents raised concerns over the cement, bricks and other materials being used in the new school building. The provincial leadership took immediate action on public complaints and serious concerns, ordering an immediate suspension of work and issuing a notice to the contractor. | The project was being carried out under the supervision of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Educatio…
(2026-07-15). Argentina happy to be in World Cup semifinal, coach Scaloni says. aljazeera.com Argentina are 'in good shape' and have no concerns over fatigue as the world champions look to book another final.
(2026-07-15). MI6 Climate: Ecosystem Collapse and British Hunger in Near Future. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Fiona Harvey at The Guardian So what are the real James Bonds saying about the future of Britain? They're saying that it is about to face severe challeng…
(2026-07-15). Taiwan People's Party delegation visits Shanghai: mainland spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday confirmed that a youth delegation from the Taiwan People's Party is visiting Shanghai from Tuesday to Friday.
(2026-07-15). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-07-15). Sunday 7/19: No Detention Center in Gilroy: Shut it Down! indybay.org Meet at San Ysidro Park, 770 Murray Ave, Gilroy, March to 7240 Holsclaw RD, Gilroy…
(2026-07-15). Saturday 7/18: Pacifica: Good Trouble Lives On – Support Voting Rights Sidewalk Rally. indybay.org California 1 & Mori Point Road, South of Moose Lodge | Hwy 1/Mori Point Rd | Pacifica, CA 94044…
(2026-07-15). Nearly 75% of Americans think there's too much money in politics. aljazeera.com The US is set to have some of the most expensive elections in history.
(2026-07-15). How the failed 2016 coup reshaped Türkiye's civil-military relations. aljazeera.com Takeover bid 10 years ago sped up efforts to expand civilian oversight, experts say, reducing chances of another coup.
(2026-07-15). Wheat permit ban sparks flour crisis. tribune.com.pk 
A severe flour shortage began to emerge across Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Tuesday after the Punjab Food Department suspended wheat quota permits for all flour mills operating in the federal capital, extending an earlier suspension imposed on mills across the Rawalpindi Division. | The decision brought wheat milling to a complete halt at flour mills in the twin cities, disrupting flour supplies and triggering sharp increases in the prices of flour and related products. Bakers reportedly raised the price of roti from Rs17 to Rs25, while the price of naan also increased. | The Pakistan Flour Mills Association (P…
(2026-07-15). Chinese port hub rises to sixth in global shipping ranking. ecns.cn The Ningbo-Zhoushan hub in east China's Zhejiang Province has climbed to sixth in the 2026 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI), its highest ranking to date.
(2026-07-15). Thailand tightens visa-free rules to safeguard national security. ecns.cn Thailand's cabinet has approved a major overhaul of its visa exemption policy, slashing the visa-free stay limit from 60 days to 30 days and trimming eligible nations and regions from 93 to 59, according to government spokesperson Ploytalay Laksameesangchan on Tuesday.
(2026-07-15). India's ethanol rush prompts anger among vehicle owners, questions for gov't. aljazeera.com Indian gas stations now only offer fuel with 20 percent ethanol blended in. But the rushed move has triggered criticism.
(2026-07-15). Saturday 7/18: Colma: Good Trouble Lives On! Voting Rights & Racial Justice Sidewalk Rally. indybay.org Meet at the corners of Junipero Serra and Serramonte Blvd for sign waving in Colma, CA 94014…
(2026-07-15). Saturday 7/18: Sacramento: Good Trouble Lives On Votercade – GOTV & Voting Rights Car Caravan. indybay.org RSVP for gathering/starting location and route directions | Family friendly…
(2026-07-15). Nyainbo Yuze scenic area in Qinghai set for trial reopening. ecns.cn A senior official of the Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Qinghai Province said Monday that the region will push forward the reopening of the Nyainbo Yuze scenic area in an orderly manner once conditions are ripe.
(2026-07-15). Shanxi's ancient architecture draws global attention. ecns.cn Shanxi Province in north China, known as the "treasure house of ancient Chinese architecture," has seen surging global interest in its centuries-old wooden structures.
(2026-07-15). Friday 7/17: Oakland: Good Trouble Lives On – We Demand Voting Rights & Racial Justice Sidewalk Protest. indybay.org Intersection of Adams Street & MacArthur Boulevard | Oakland, CA 94610 | Peaceful demonstration in honor of the legacy of John Lewis…
(2026-07-15). TAZARA Railway is a landmark project of China-Africa friendship: spokesperson. ecns.cn The TAZARA Railway is a landmark project of China-Africa friendship, said China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian on Tuesday.
(2026-07-15). Spain's anaconda grip crushes French World Cup dream. tribune.com.pk 
Spain suffocated France deep in the heart of Texas on Tuesday, powering into their first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010 with an utterly dominant 2-0 victory that left the tournament's most feared attack gasping for air. | From the opening whistle, the Spaniards wrapped themselves around France like an anaconda, tightening their grip with every wave of pressing and every spell of possession until the life had been squeezed from a French strike force that had looked irresistible throughout the tournament. | Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro supplied the goals, but the s…
(2026-07-15). Six writers who turned prison into a literary weapon. newarab.com 
In the landscape of modern Arabic letters, few genres are as politically vital as Prison Literature, known in Arabic as adab al-suj≈´n. | From the mid-twentieth century onwards, as totalitarian regimes, military dictatorships, and colonial occupations tightened their grip across the Arab world, the prison cell became an institutionalised system for crushing dissent. | However, writers and intellectuals transformed these subterranean spaces of torture into sites of radical literary resistance. | Deprived of writing materials, inmates have historically relied on incredible acts of resourcefulness [mdas…
(2026-07-15). A revealing comment from former IMF chief economist. wsws.org Tariffs, militarization, and wars are not "isolated disruptions" but "interconnected symptoms of a deeper fragmentation reshaping the global economy."
(2026-07-15). The ICE murders in Maine and Texas and the lessons of Minneapolis. wsws.org The murder of Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine—the second killing by immigration agents in less than a week—is the direct product of the Democratic Party's suppression of the mass movement against ICE that erupted in Minneapolis six months ago.
(2026-07-15). Unifor springs sell-out tentative agreement on Ford Canada workers over two months ahead of contract expiration. wsws.org The union—which has divulged no information whatsoever about the proposed contract—hopes to stampede workers into accepting it at anti-democratic, shotgun ratification meetings this weekend.
(2026-07-15). Man held year after 'killing wife'. tribune.com.pk 
A man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, burying her inside their home and alleging her abduction in Basti Ashiq Muhammad. | Police recovered the body of Nusrat, mother of four, from the house 13 months after her disappearance and arrested her husband, Muhammad Munir. | According to the police, Munir had reported his wife missing in June last year and lodged an abduction case, claiming that she had disappeared from their home. | The victim's mother, Rahmat Bibi, told investigators that she had been married to Munir for about 25 years. The couple had three sons and a daughter. | She said Munir…
(2026-07-15). At least 30 people dead in Thailand bar fire. wsws.org The violation of fire safety measures was not an isolated case, but indicative of widespread practices in Thailand where public welfare is subordinated to private profit.
(2026-07-15). Mbappe blames technical, tactical blunders for World Cup semifinal loss. aljazeera.com France striker admits Spain controlled the game and made them pay for errors in the semifinal in Dallas.
(2026-07-15). PHC upholds FIR against policemen. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has upheld the order to register a criminal case against three police officials accused of illegally detaining a citizen for 14 days, dismissing their writ petition and affirming the decision of the subordinate court. | A two-member bench comprising Justice Sahibzada Asadullah and Justice Inamullah Khan announced the reserved judgment, ruling that the lower court had acted within its lawful jurisdiction and committed no legal irregularity in directing the registration of the case. | The petition had been filed by SHO Rafiq Khan, Inspector Humayun, and Constable Usman, who sought t…
(2026-07-15). 6 Things I Would (Not) Do as President of the United States. juancole.com ( Oh, and talking ab…
(2026-07-15). Muslim man stabbed multiple times in Utah over his religion, say police. geo.tv 
People stand behind a crime scene tape. — AFP/FileIncident took place inside Valley Fair Mall in West Valley. Suspect tells police he "intends to kill Muslims". Victim is hospitalised and in critical condition.
(2026-07-15). Rising for Palestine: A reckoning for African solidarity. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). Chinese Embassy urges Cambodia to launch investigation into murder case of Chinese doctor. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Cambodia said on Tuesday that it has urged Cambodian authorities to swiftly investigate the murder case of a Chinese female doctor who was killed at a clinic in Phnom Penh on Sunday and to ensure the safety of Chinese nationals in Cambodia.
(2026-07-15). Photos: France fireworks fade as Spain march into World Cup final. aljazeera.com France's free-scoring World Cup run ends in 2-0 loss to Spain, denting Mbappe's hopes of a third final.
(2026-07-15). Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses return to work in Boston without a contract. wsws.org The largest strike of healthcare workers in Massachusetts history has ended for now, on management's terms.
(2026-07-15). Hawaiian Workers Join ILWU Local 6 Strike Against C&H ASR Fanjul Refinery in Crockett. indybay.org Hawaiian workers who are member 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.
(2026-07-15). Drinking water need to be assessed. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed deputy commissioners across the province on Tuesday to identify areas lacking access to safe drinking water and immediately submit reports in this regard. | Chairing a meeting on the rehabilitation of filtration plants, the chief minister instructed the district administrations to identify localities where residents had to travel long distances to obtain potable water and assess the needs of areas facing acute shortages. | She sought immediate reports from the DCs of Khushab, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan on the prevailing drinking water situa…
(2026-07-15). Saturday 7/18: Monterey: John Lewis Votercade – We Demand Free & Fair Voting GOTV Auto Caravan & Rally. indybay.org PART 1: VOTERCADE – Meet at 12: 30 p.m. at The Village Project 1069 Broadway, Seaside, CA 93955 | PART 2: Voter Registration | • 12-2pm: 855 Broadway, Seaside | • 2-4pm: Colton Hall, Monterey | PART 3: RALLY at 2: 00—4: 00 p.m. in Monterey…
(2026-07-15). Young man shot dead in Swabi. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-15). China's retail sales of consumer goods up 1.3% in H1. ecns.cn China's consumer retail sales rose 1.3% year on year to 24,872.2 billion yuan (about $3673.48 billion) in the first half of 2026, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). Ukraine's drone attack on Moscow completely destroyed? 35 FPVs smuggled in tiles, shocking footage. hindustantimes.com Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) says it has foiled an alleged Ukrainian drone attack targeting a strategic site in Moscow. Russian authorities claim they seized 35 FPV drones, released footage of the operation, and alleged the drones were smuggled into Russia through Europe.
(2026-07-15). Taiwan youth cultural exchange event held in Ningxia. ecns.cn Over 20 young artists and cultural workers from Taiwan took part in a cultural exchange event in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region from July 9 to 15.
(2026-07-15). Chinese experts head to Uganda to help with Ebola response. ecns.cn Two Chinese public health experts left Beijing early Wednesday for Uganda to help respond to its Ebola outbreak, answering an invitation from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
(2026-07-15). China's power load hits record high, may top 1.6 billion kilowatts. ecns.cn China's electricity load hit a record 1.518 billion kilowatts on July 10, the China Electricity Council (CEC) said Tuesday, warning that the peak could top 1.6 billion kilowatts if extreme heat hits large parts of the country.
(2026-07-15). Three Chinese firms win 2026 WIPO Global Awards. ecns.cn Three Chinese companies won the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Global Awards 2026 for their innovative technologies in human health and environmental sustainability.
(2026-07-15). Too hot: Buttoned-up Tokyo officials ditch suits for 'cool' shorts. tribune.com.pk 
On a hot, humid day in Tokyo, metropolitan government official Noboru Watanabe overcame embarrassment to come to work in shorts, an unusual choice in a country where formal business attire is still the norm. | The loosening of a strict dress code, particularly for men, comes as Japanese offices cut reliance on air conditioning due to high energy costs linked to the Middle East war. | On Tuesday, as temperatures in the capital soared to around 34C, at least five brave men at Watanabe's office swapped their suits for shorts. | The 50-year-old told AFP he initially found it "embarrassing" to bare his legs in the…
(2026-07-15). Saving shea: How a Ugandan woman is turning waste into clean energy. aljazeera.com As demand for charcoal threatens indigenous trees, communities are finding new value in what was once treated as waste.
(2026-07-15). Death toll in Thai pub fire rises to 32, officials say, with dozens still in hospital. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from an explosive fire at a Bangkok live music pub has risen to 32 after two people died from their injuries, the Police Hospital said on Wednesday, as police investigate the possibility of negligence as a factor in the blaze. | The fire, one of the deadliest in recent years in Thailand, tore through the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in the city's northern Chatuchak area close to midnight on Sunday, with witnesses describing an explosion, a horizontal ‚Å burst of fire and smoke engulfing the single-storey venue. | The…
(2026-07-15). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). T.Rex skeleton sells for $50.1 million at New York auction. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-15). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-07-15). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Immersive Technology: See What We See. Understand What We Do. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/23: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel's Redwood Room "Redwood Room After Dark" indybay.org
(2026-07-15). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/16: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel's Redwood "Redwood Room After Dark" indybay.org
(2026-07-15). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). ICRC Hosts High-Level Dialogue with Diplomatic Community on Cyber Warfare and IHL. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Brasil prosigue sus acciones contra el trabajo esclavo. radiohc.cu Desde que Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva llegó por primera vez en 2003 a la presidencia de Brasil se trazó como propósito el enfrentamiento al trabajo en condiciones análogas a la esclavitud. | Y es que aunque en el gigante suramericano se abolió oficialmente hace más de cien años la esclavitud, aún persiste esta problemática, que afecta a los ciudadanos más pobres, especialmente a los afrobrasileños, pues está vinculada con el racismo y la discriminación. | Se manifiesta sobre todo en los sectores de la construcción y agrícola y en el servicio doméstico. | De hecho recientemente un caso de esta índole conmocionó a la…
(2026-07-15). Spain recapture 2010 spirit after reaching World Cup final: De la Fuente. aljazeera.com After a masterclass against France in the semifinals, Spain are just one win from winning their second World Cup.
(2026-07-15). Saturday 7/25: In Memory of Lorenzo: Community Vigil for Truth, Justice, and Accountability. indybay.org Gateway Plaza | 790 W El Camino Real | Mountain View, CA 94040…
(2026-07-15). US: Deaths, Neglect in Fort Bliss Immigration Detention. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters opposing mass deportations by ICE hold signs during a demonstration held outside of Fort Bliss, the US Army base where a large new ICE detention facility is being built, in El Paso, Texas, August 17, 2025. | © 2025 REUTERS/Paul Ratje | (Washington, DC) — People held in the immigration detention camp at the US Army's Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas have experienced serious abuse, Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said in a joint report released today. People detained at Camp East Montana have experienced indiscriminate beatings, life-thre…
(2026-07-14). Putin's TU-214PU touches down in Tehran, encrypted war room ready for Russia-Iran war planning. hindustantimes.com Reports claiming that Russia's Tu-214PU airborne command aircraft—often described as a "flying Kremlin" due to its secure command-and-control role—landed in Tehran have fueled speculation about deeper Moscow-Tehran coordination after recent U.S. strikes on Iran. While analysts debate the mission behind the visit, the development has intensified discussion over Russia-Iran military ties and the broader geopolitical implications.
(2026-07-14). Analysis-After Hormuz, Iran turns to Red Sea gateway as new pressure point. al-monitor.com By Samia NakhoulBEIRUT, July 14 (Reuters) – Having choked off shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is now signaling it could play its most dangerous card yet: using Yemen's Houthi allies to shut the Bab el-Mandeb gateway to the Red Sea, opening a new front against Washington and putting two of the world's most vital energy arteries at risk.
(2026-07-14). Why the Iran-Israel Conflict Is Expanding Across the Gulf. thinktank.pk The latest escalation in the Middle East suggests that the conflict is no longer confined to Israel, Gaza or Iran. Reports of strikes involving Gulf countries following the collapse of a ceasefire have raised fresh concerns that the region could be entering a broader phase of instability. For decades, countries such as Kuwait and Bahrain …
(2026-07-14). Trump Says Iran War Has Restarted, Potentially Resetting War Powers Clock. truthout.org President Donald Trump has formally alerted Congress that he has restarted the U.S. war on Iran, potentially allowing his administration to argue that the War Powers deadline has been reset. Despite the implementation of peace deals, the U.S. war on Iran never actually ended, with blockades and hostile attacks from both sides persisting even during purported truces. But the administration may… |
(2026-07-14). Iranian army says Hormuz will never open by 'American aggression'. tribune.com.pk 
The Strait of Hormuz will never be opened by "war, evil, and American aggression", the Iranian army's spokesperson, Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia, was cited as saying by the Tasnim news agency. | The country's armed forces will not relent over the key waterway, Akraminia added. Respecting the rights of the Iranian people is the only way to open the Strait of Hormuz, he added, as per Al Jazeera. | "We are obligated to avenge the blood of the martyrs, especially the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution," Akraminia said. | Hormuz cargo fee 'would be fundamentally wrong': Hapag-Lloyd | Charging fees fo…
(2026-07-14). Oil prices climb to $85 as US-Iran attacks intensify, Hormuz traffic stalls. al-monitor.com Brent crude traded at $85.02 a barrel at 11: 44 a.m. EDT, up 2.06% from Monday's close after reaching $87.39 earlier on Tuesday.
(2026-07-14). ME escalation triggers sharp sell-off at PSX. tribune.com.pk 
Fresh attacks by the US and Iran on each other sparked a wave of selling at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday, with investors dumping shares as soaring oil prices and concerns over global energy supplies weighed heavily on market sentiment. | Earlier, trading opened on a sharply negative note, when the benchmark KSE-100 index fell to the intra-day low of 179,448.52 points. It touched the intra-day high of 181,148.27 well after midday, reflecting heightened volatility throughout the session. | Although the market staged a modest rebound during the latter part of the day, it proved short-lived as renew…
(2026-07-14). Oil hits one-month high as US, Iran step up attacks in Strait of Hormuz. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose nearly 3% on Tuesday to their highest in four weeks, as the US reimposed its naval blockade of Iran while the two countries stepped up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening uncertainty about energy flows. | Brent crude futures were last up $1.50, or 1.8%, to $84.80 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.70, or 2.2%, to $79.84 a barrel. | Both contracts earlier rose more than $2 a barrel before paring some gains, while Brent had surged 9.6% in the previous session, its biggest daily gain since May ‚Å 2020. | O…
(2026-07-14). Zendaya's The Odyssey premiere earrings spark ethics row. newarab.com 
American actor Zendaya has come under fire from historians and archaeologists after The gold earrings, believed to date to the first millennium BCE and to originate from ancient Iran, were one of the most talked-about elements of Zendaya's appearance at the They were sourc…
(2026-07-14). Trump's Threat To Strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Bunker's "Front Door" Underscores Targeting Challenges. twz.com 
Pickaxe Mountain is Iran's hardest-to-reach facility and Trump saying he may take a "shot right in the front door" wasn't likely just small talk.
(2026-07-14). Limited prospects as first day of Lebanon-Israel talks ends. newarab.com 
The US-brokered negotiations took place in the Italian capital over a framework agreement sealed last month after five rounds of talks in Washington, with Lebanese negotiators hoping for progress on an Israeli withdrawal. | The framewo…
(2026-07-14). Lebanon's Qana residents rebuild despite Israeli danger. newarab.com 
A walk through the southern Lebanese village of The village is seeing a gradual return of residents despite worsening living conditions, as well as ongoing security risks posed by the presence of Israeli occupation forces in surro…
(2026-07-14). Chief rabbi throws tantrum as Anglicans vote to "hear" document acknowledging genocide. thecanary.co 
Ephraim Mirvis, the UK's Israel-fanatic chief rabbi and genocide-denier, has launched an attack on the Church of England. The Anglicans have offended Mirvis and his fellow Israel lobbyists. The offence? Daring even to "hear" a document about Israel's Gaza genocide and its colonialism. 'Kairos II', officially titled, A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time […] | By
(2026-07-14). Cuba condemns new round of U.S. coercive measures. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has condemned the intensification of Washington's war against the Cuban people, their living conditions and their livelihoods, following the announcement of new coercive measures. | The new actions announced this Monday are a clear demonstration of the criminal and genocidal intent with which US leaders are determined to punish the entire population of the country, the foreign minister stated on his Twitter account. | As part of its policy of harassment and economic strangulation against the Caribbean nation, the US government extended its restrictive measures to 10 more Cub…
(2026-07-14). Cuba condena nueva ronda de medidas coercitivas de EE.UU. radiohc.cu El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, condenó la víspera el reforzamiento de la guerra de Estados Unidos contra el pueblo de la isla, sus condiciones de vida y sus fuentes de sustento, tras el anuncio de nuevas medidas coercitivas. | Las nuevas acciones informadas este lunes son una manifestación fehaciente del propósito criminal y genocida con que gobernantes estadounidenses se empeñan en castigar a toda la población del país, sostuvo el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores en su cuenta en X. | #EEUU continúa reforzando la guerra contra el pueblo de (2026-07-14). "Completely Unprecedented" : Ari Berman on Trump's Attack on Elections Ahead of Midterms. democracynow.org 
We get an update on elections and voting rights in the United States from Mother Jones's national voting rights correspondent, Ari Berman, who warns of President Donald Trump's escalating attempts to "try to claim dictatorial power" and commit an "unprecedented intervention" into the 2026 midterm elections. Whether it takes the form of claims of foreign interference, canceling mail-in voting or requiring proof of citizenship, "[t]he bottom line here is they keep lying about the 2020 election so that they can justify massive interference in the 2026 election," says Berma…
(2026-07-14). Hormuz tensions send PSX tumbling over 4,200 points. tribune.com.pk 
Massive selling pressure enveloped the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran triggered widespread panic selling, dragging the benchmark KSE-100 Index down by more than 4,200 points during intraday trading. | The sharp decline mirrored weakness across Asian equity markets after US President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a naval blockade on Iran and said the US would receive a 20% levy on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. The developments pushed oil prices to a one-month high and fuelled concerns over global energy supplies…
(2026-07-14). Cuba announces total disconnection of Cuba's electrical power system. radiohc.cu A new total outage of Cuba's national power system — Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) — occurred on Tuesday at 11: 05 a.m. local time, according to a statement on social media by the Union Electrica. | This latest interruption, the third in the last eight days, comes amid growing economic pressure on Cuba from the United States. | Washington is blocking oil shipments to the island after President Donald Trump signed an executive order last January threatening tariffs on countries that export or facilitate the supply of fuel. | Since the end of 2024, the Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN)…
(2026-07-14). Díaz-Canel: Otra semana, una nueva lista de "sanciones" radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, denunció este lunes el anuncio de una nueva lista de medidas coercitivas de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, al considerar que estas acciones forman parte de una política dirigida a incrementar la presión sobre la economía de la Isla.
(2026-07-14). The Ongoing Deterioration of Dr. Abu Safiya and The Crisis of Medical Neutrality. ummid.com In the early hours of December 27, 2024, Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya, Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, walked in his white medical coat toward Israeli military vehicles surrounding the facility, then the last major hospital still functioning in northern Gaza. Minutes later, he was arrested without charge.
(2026-07-14). Palestine weekly: Israel attacks children, hospitals in bloody week in Gaza. aljazeera.com Israel's grip on the occupied West Bank tightens through outposts, demolitions, and army-backed settler raids.
(2026-07-14). Oil gains over 5% as US reinstates naval blockade. tribune.com.pk 
il prices jumped over 5% on Monday after US President Donald Trump said the United States was reinstating a naval blockade on Iran, reigniting concerns over energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. | Brent crude futures were up $4.06, or 5.34%, to $80.07 at 1644 GMT, while US WTI crude was up $3.74, or 5.24%, to $75.15 a barrel. Oil gained after Trump said the US was reinstating the blockade and that the United States would be reimbursed 20% on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, following renewed military exchanges with Iran. | Iran's top joint military command had earlier said it would not…
(2026-07-14). UAE says one sailor killed as Iran strikes oil tankers in Hormuz. newarab.com 
One Indian crew member was killed and eight others were wounded when two Emirati oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, The ministry said the tankers, the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were targeted in the southern lane of the strait while in Omani territorial waters. The dead crew member was aboard the Mombasa, it said. | Of the eight wounded, four were seriously injured. Six of the wounded were Indian na…
(2026-07-14). Indian sailor killed in Iranian strikes in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says 'UAE tankers ignored warnings'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: After Iranian cruise missiles hit two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, one Indian crew member was killed and eight other people were injured.Iran said the ships had ignored seve | Indian sailor killed in Iranian strikes in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says 'UAE tankers ignored warnings'
(2026-07-14). ITF U12 East Asia qualifier opens in Beijing. ecns.cn The 2026 International Tennis Federation (ITF) U12 Team Championship East Asia qualifying tournament opened Monday at the Yuanli Sports Center in Beijing's Shunyi District, bringing together the region's top young tennis players.
(2026-07-14). Mahmoud Khalil alleges conspiracy in lawsuit against Trump officials. aljazeera.com Lawsuit claims conspiracy between top administrative officials and private groups to target the pro-Palestine advocate.
(2026-07-14). PHC halts coal power plant operations. tribune.com.pk The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has restrained the Kohat cement company from operating its coal-fired power plant, citing serious environmental and public health risks to nearby residents. | A two-member bench comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Inamullah issued the order while hearing a petition against the plant's establishment and operation. The court also issued notices to the provincial government, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Health Department, and other concerned parties, seeking their replies. | In its written order, the court directed the Deputy Director (…
(2026-07-14). Toll station staff cover highway fees for rescue team in appreciation of relief efforts. ecns.cn A toll station staff member recently covered the highway charges for a rescue team returning from a flood relief mission in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, expressing appreciation for their relief efforts.
(2026-07-14). Thursday 7/16: SILA — Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), Santa Cruz Premiere. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean St | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-07-14). Two injured in attack on passenger buses. tribune.com.pk 
At least two passengers, including a woman, were injured when unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen opened fire on Quetta-bound passenger buses near the Sur Chel Kalghali area on the Surab ñBesima highway on Sunday. | According to Rescue 1122 officials, emergency medical teams reached the scene immediately after the attack and shifted the injured to a hospital in Gidar, where they are receiving treatment. | Officials said the assailants attempted to stop buses travelling from Turbat and Panjgur by blocking the highway. When the drivers refused to halt and accelerated to escape, the attackers opened fire…
(2026-07-14). Science Over Climate Narrative: Dr. Matthew Wielicki to Lead America's Climate Research. wattsupwiththat.com If the USGCRP returns to its statutory mission, which focuses on objective assessment grounded in transparent data and reproducible analysis, the American people will be far better served, and public trust in scientists may begin to recover.
(2026-07-14). Who will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here's what AI predicts. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera put nine leading AI models to the test to predict the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup champion.
(2026-07-14). Beijing seeks stronger oversight and market reforms for natural resources. ecns.cn China has issued new guidelines to tighten the management of its natural resource assets, aiming to build a more comprehensive regulatory framework by 2030 and a fully established system by 2035.
(2026-07-14). AI firms' mass purchase, destruction of books for model training fuels copyright debate. tribune.com.pk 
Artificial intelligence (AI) companies are increasingly purchasing thousands of used books, digitising them to train large language models and destroying the original copies, according to media reports, fueling debate over copyright protections. | Since early this year, antiquarian booksellers across Europe have reported unusually large orders from the Canadian company Zoom Books, according to US, German, and Swiss media reports. | Booksellers said the company has mainly sought nonfiction and academic titles published in the 1970s, often purchasing dozens or hundreds of books from individual sellers. | The boo…
(2026-07-14). Farage called out for turning down parliamentary security offer. thecanary.co 
Reform UK politicians have been complaining that Parliament left Nigel Farage and his MPs without security. Now, it's emerged that Farage literally turned down a security detail which would have matched that of Kemi Badenoch — the leader of the opposition: Exclusive: Nigel Farage turned down taxpayer-funded security including a bodyguard, car and trained driver […] | By
(2026-07-14). Trump Promised Erdogan the F-35 But the Law Says No. fpif.org Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Donald Trump at the airport in Ankara, which heads of state generally do not do. There were cannons. There were soldiers on horseback. Jets flew overhead trailing red, white, and blue smoke. Then the two men sat down at the presidential palace in Ankara and Trump, The sanctions came down in December 2020, from Trump'
(2026-07-14). 12 July carnival of hate and destruction ends with calls for change. thecanary.co 
Another 12 July commemoration has now passed in the north of Ireland, leaving behind a trail of bile, death, pollution and charred remains of homes. The yearly knuckle-dragging is a sectarian festival marking the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, in which Protestant king, William III, defeated Catholic king, James II. The hate-fest lasted longer […] | By
(2026-07-14). Federal agents' killings nationwide condemned by Texas Teachers, NAACP. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Donald Trump's violent and vicious "agents" are killing people almost every day. The latest murder of an innocent person in Biddeford, Maine, yesterday was quickly condemned by the labor movement and its allies. National Nurses United declared that "the only way forward on this issue of fascist authoritarianism and violence targeting communities is the abolition …
(2026-07-14). CM Afridi incensed by unscheduled load-shedding. tribune.com.pk Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Monday chaired an important meeting to review unscheduled load shedding, low voltage problems, delays in electricity supply, and other energy sector issues. | The meeting was attended by relevant cabinet members, senior officials of the Energy Department, and high-level representatives from Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO), Tribal Electric Supply Company (TESCO), and Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO). | During the meeting, Chief Minister Afridi expressed displeasure over the ongoing unscheduled load shedding, low voltage, delays in power…
(2026-07-14). Drones help Guizhou farmers reach fields tractors can't. ecns.cn Farmers across Guizhou Province in southwest China are using drones this summer to spray crops, apply fertilizer and transport farm goods, helping bring mechanized agriculture to mountainous areas conventional equipment cannot reach.
(2026-07-14). Ministry for placing wheat losses in SPV. tribune.com.pk The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has requested the federal government to park the losses caused by flood-damaged stocks of wheat in a special purpose vehicle (SPV). | The ministry has also sought the government's consent to allow Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (Passco) to auction the damaged wheat stock of 8,197.989 metric tons on "as is where is" basis through open competitive bidding under the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules. | The resulting financial losses, it said, be parked in the SPV/federal government entity in line with the Passco wind-up…
(2026-07-14). Egypt, Turkey deepen defence ties in high-level talks. newarab.com 
(2026-07-14). Moderate Democrats: Splitting the party in two. nationofchange.org This is the most important midterm election in American history. If the Democratic Party leadership splits the party and the Republicans win, Democrats will go the way of the Whig and the Tory.
(2026-07-14). The Best Scaffold Tower Choices for Construction Projects. thecanary.co 
Choosing the wrong scaffold tower doesn't just slow a job down. It creates genuine safety risks, wastes budget, and can put a project in breach of the Work at Height Regulations 2005. Construction sites vary enormously in floor space, ceiling height, and the kind of access required. The catch is that not every tower suits […] | By
(2026-07-14). Crypto Trading is Haram: Pakistani Cleric's Fatwa. ummid.com Trading based Cryptocurrency is haram and impermissible as per the Islamic Shariah Law, Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, one of Pakistan's top Muftis, has ruled.
(2026-07-14). HMM_07-14-2026 Disability Special. mediasanctuary.org Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine we focus on disability stories, produced by Blaise Bryant.
(2026-07-14). Changi Airport eyes new routes to China, Vietnam, and beyond. ecns.cn Changi Airport will ramp up efforts to establish direct flights to new destinations over the next decade as it prepares for the completion of Terminal 5 (T5) by the mid-2030s, a senior executive said on Monday.
(2026-07-14). Flash floods triggered by heavy rain force over 8,100 to evacuate in Gansu. ecns.cn As of 7 a.m. on Tuesday, a total of 8,105 people have been evacuated to safer places after short-duration heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms hit Xiahe County in the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province, at around 7: 00 p.m. on Monday. The rain triggered flash floods and caused severe damage, according to local authorities.
(2026-07-14). United States "restricted" world cup. newarab.com 
As the United States hosts the FIFA Club World Cup, critics are drawing comparisons with the scrutiny faced by Qatar during the 2022 World Cup, arguing that visa restrictions, deportations, and travel bans affecting players, officials, and fans have received far less attention.
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(2026-07-14). Dilapidated infrastructure blamed for fatal PNG prison escape attempt. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific The Papua New Guinea Correctional Service (PNGCS) has confirmed three prisoners have been killed in the Western Highlands Province while attempting an escape. The inmates, who scaled the fence at Baisu Prison, were shot dead, while five others were critically injured on Sunday afternoon. Two other escapees remain at…
(2026-07-14). Friday 7/17: Good Trouble Lives On! Weekend of Action for Voting & Civil Rights and Racial Justice. indybay.org In honor of late Congressman John Lewis: | Nationwide weekend of peaceful marches, rallies and community actions for voting rights, civil rights and racial justice.
(2026-07-14). Brazil court bars Bolsonaro's son from visiting ex-president for 90 days. aljazeera.com Top court bars former President Jair Bolsonaro's son from visiting his father under house arrest over social media post.
(2026-07-14). Shipbuilder CSSC expects over $1.28 billion net profit in H1 2026. ecns.cn China CSSC Holdings Limited (CSSC), a Shanghai-listed shipbuilder controlled by China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited, said Monday that it expects to post a net profit attributable to shareholders of between 9.2 billion and 11 billion yuan (about $1.28 billion to $1.53 billion) for the first half of 2026.
(2026-07-14). "Is Kahane Becoming Normalized?" : Shaul Magid on Meir Kahane's Zionist Radicalism. publicbooks.org "For Kahane, the greatest enemy of the Jews … was not the Arabs. The greatest enemy of the Jews was liberalism."
(2026-07-14). UK: Burnham's first big move? Backing Mahmood's asylum crackdown. newarab.com 
(2026-07-14). Reform Wrongly Claims Party's Elections Language Ban 'Would Not Apply To Gaelic' Before Saying They'll Rewrite Plans. bylinetimes.com Reform has sought to backtrack from its proposals to ban election materials published in languages other than English or Welsh, after it was met with outrage across the country. | The Reform amendment to the Government's elections bill, as Reform UK ignored this outlet's reque…
(2026-07-14). PIC places CEO Patrick Dlamini on precautionary suspension. sanews.gov.za PIC places CEO Patrick Dlamini on precautionary suspension | The Board of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has resolved to place its Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Dlamini, on precautionary suspension following allegations of impropriety against him contained in a whistleblower report submitted last month. | Dlamini was placed on precautionary suspension in line with the PIC's whistleblower policy. | In a statement on Monday, the Board said it believed it was necessary to give Dlamini sufficient space and time to respond to the allegations. | "In line with applicable labour legislation and internal PIC p…
(2026-07-14). South Korea To Get Huge Electronic Attack Boost With Global 6500 Jammer Jets. twz.com 
South Korea will further boost its airborne electronic warfare capabilities, buying another two platforms based on the Bombardier Global 6500 bizjet. These will eventually complement the four Global 6500-based airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft that Seoul has already ordered, and which you can read about Canada's Bombardier Defense announced today that its Global 6500 had been selected for a second South Korean special mission aircraft program. The aircraft have been acquired by Korea…
(2026-07-14). Israel allocates $434 million for 34 new West Bank settlements. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, July 14 (Reuters) – Israel's security cabinet approved a budget of 1.3 billion shekels ($434 million) for establishing 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, right-wing Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Tuesday, adding to tensions over territory widely viewed as central to a potential Palestinian state.U.N. bodies, Palestinians and most countries view the settlements as illegal under international conventions – a stance disputed by Israel – and a primary obstacle to peace.
(2026-07-14). Swarts calls for unified air quality management system in Africa. sanews.gov.za Swarts calls for unified air quality management system in Africa | Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts has called on African leaders to develop a system to transform air quality information management and help improve the lives of millions of Africans who continue to breathe air that does not meet internationally recognised health standards. | "For Africa, clean air is not simply an environmental issue. It is a development imperative. It is about protecting human health, improving educational outcomes, strengthening economic productivity and ensuring environmental justice for…
(2026-07-14). Premier calls for coordinated action to tackle KZN skills mismatch. sanews.gov.za Premier calls for coordinated action to tackle KZN skills mismatch | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for urgent action to eliminate fragmentation within the province's skills development system. | Speaking at the close of the Third Term KwaZulu-Natal Human Resource Development (HRD) Council orientation, held recently in Umhlanga, Ntuli, who chairs the provincial HRD Council, said greater coordination, accountability and capacity building within the skills development ecosystem are essential to addressing the growing mismatch between available skills and labour market demands. | He urged Council m…
(2026-07-14). 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.
(2026-07-14). Spain reach World Cup final after masterclass against France. newarab.com 
Spain Didier Deschamps' men were hot favourites to lift the trophy after a string of breathtaking attacking displays in the United States but they met their match against the slick European champions in the semi-finals. | Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring for the 2010 winners with an emphatic penalty in…
(2026-07-14). Coal, soybean seeds drive import surge. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-14). 32nd Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair concludes with digital focus. ecns.cn The 32nd China Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair (Lanzhou Fair) concluded Monday in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province, where digital tools were used to support business matchmaking.
(2026-07-14). Hindu Marriage Amendment Bill passed. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Monday approved the Hindu Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2026 while government and opposition members joined hands to demand continued tax exemptions for the people of Malakand and the newly merged tribal districts. | Provincial Minister for Local Government Mina Khan Afridi presented the Hindu Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2026 in the House, which was promptly passed. Under the new legislation, the power to appoint registrars for Hindu marriages has been delegated to district governments. In union councils with Hindu populations, the local government will issue licenses to the regist…
(2026-07-14). ICE kills 26-year-old in Maine: What happened, and who else has ICE killed? aljazeera.com More than 60 people have died in ICE shootings or while in detention since Donald Trump returned to power.
(2026-07-14). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-14). Peru: Veto Military Justice Bill. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Military officers patrol a street after the government declared a state of emergency in Lima on October 22, 2025. | © 2025 ERNESTO BENAVIDES/AFP via Getty Images | (Washington, DC) — Peruvian President José María Balcázar should veto a bill that would expand the military justice system, Human Rights Watch said today. The bill would effectively open the door to impunity for police officers and members of the armed forces responsible for human rights violations. On June 23, 2026, Congress passed a bill that would modify the Military Police Criminal Code, expanding the definitio…
(2026-07-14). Watch FIFA World Cup: Mbappe vs Yamal headlines Spain-France semifinal. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-07-14). The New School lays off 90 faculty and staff. wsws.org At least 19 full-time faculty members and 68 university staff received layoff notices last month as part of a broader restructuring plan. Only the formation of independent rank-and-file committees that unite workers and students across every division of the university can reverse these attacks.
(2026-07-14). 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.
(2026-07-14). US Steel electrician Mitcheal Nelson electrocuted at Granite City Works. wsws.org Nelson and two other employees were working on a transformer that malfunctioned during a storm. He was attempting to shut it off when he was electrocuted.
(2026-07-14). 'Kylian is fine': France ready, full-strength for Spain World Cup semifinal. aljazeera.com French coach Deschamps says his team will be fully prepared for a midfield battle against the European champions.
(2026-07-14). From impunity to amnesty: The fascist right's war on accountability in Chile. wsws.org The forces behind the amnesty agenda are not merely seeking to close the books on past crimes; they are seeking to guarantee the repressive apparatus impunity going forward.
(2026-07-14). ICE agent fatally shoots driver in Maine, six days after similar death in Texas. geo.tv 
Police work at the scene of a shooting involving US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Biddeford, Maine, US, July 13, 2026. — ReutersWitness: agents rammed car before pulling wounded driver out.At least seven people shot dead by ICE since January 2025.ICE officer opened fire…
(2026-07-14). Next Up to The Mic: Pierre Joris at The Lark Tavern. mediasanctuary.org This week, Thom Francis welcomes poet, translator, and essayist Pierre Joris. Pierre was the featured poet at the Poets Speak Loud series at The Lark Tavern on September 25, 2006. | +++++ | ‚Ä®Born in Strasbourg, France, and raised in Luxembourg, Pierre Joris spent his life crossing borders—both physical and linguistic. His travels took him across Europe, North Africa, and the United States, experiences that shaped his "nomad poetics," a philosophy that embraced fluidity and rejected rigid boundaries. Over his lifetime, he published more than 50 books, including poetry, essays, anthologies…
(2026-07-14). Chinese scientists set world record in solar cell efficiency. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have just developed perovskite-organic tandem solar cells with a record-breaking steady-state power conversion efficiency of 28.04%, marking a breakthrough for the nation's solar energy research.
(2026-07-14). 'Pakistani-origin' suspect extradited to US in North Texas fraud, money laundering case. geo.tv 
Abdullah Anwar, a Pakistani-origin suspect in a money laundering case, is seen in FBI's custody. —Facebook/FBIDallas
(2026-07-14). China sends emergency supplies to support flood recovery in Guangxi. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has launched emergency measures to support flood relief and agricultural recovery in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, which has been severely affected by heavy rain and flooding triggered by Typhoon Maysak.
(2026-07-14). Healthy grassland area reaches about 70% of total, officials say. ecns.cn About 70% of China's grasslands are now classified as healthy or sub-healthy after years of restoration efforts, officials said at an event marking the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists in Hohhot, capital of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
(2026-07-14). Questions grow over Afghan veteran who died after ICE detention. newarab.com 
The death of an Afghan asylum seeker who died shortly after being On 14 March, 41-year-old Mohammad Nazeer Paktyawal reportedly died of an allergic reaction at a hospital in Texas after being seized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and detained around 24 hours earlier. Use of methamphetamine was also listed as a cause of death, though his family said he did not use the substance. His death certifica…
(2026-07-14). Hainan Coast Guard opens patrol vessel to public to mark Coast Guard Law Anniversary. ecns.cn The Hainan Coast Guard opened its patrol vessel Huaguang to the public during a two-day event in Haikou, Hainan Province on Friday and Saturday, marking the fifth anniversary of the implementation of the Coast Guard Law of the People's Republic of China.
(2026-07-14). New Zealand government restricts access to emergency housing for homeless people. wsws.org Ministry of Development staff are being incentivised to prevent people in desperate circumstances from accessing emergency housing.
(2026-07-14). China advances 601 drug applications to next round of reimbursement review. ecns.cn China's National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) has released a list of drug applications that passed the initial review for potential inclusion in the country's 2026 national medical insurance reimbursement catalog.
(2026-07-14). Trump retreats from Hormuz 20% fee plan in pivot to Gulf investment deals. al-monitor.com The shift comes barely 24 hours after Trump declared the United States would become the "guardian" of the strategic waterway and seek compensation for protecting all cargo passing through it.
(2026-07-14). After Controversial Egypt Match, Many Fans From the Global South Are Done With the World Cup. scheerpost.com p>By Ashish Malhotra This article was originally published by Truthout Feelings of injustice around the international tournament are a symptom of geopolitics in 2026. It's hard to say for sure because of the wizardry involved. But Egyptian forward Haissem Hassan took what looked like eight touches of the ball on every part of his left …
(2026-07-14). Chinese-made tricycles gain traction in Cape Verde. ecns.cn Chinese-made tricycles, commonly known as sanbengzi, are gaining popularity in Cape Verde, with many buyers even requesting that the vehicles keep their original Chinese reverse warning — "Reverse, please be careful" — according to a social media post that has sparked renewed interest in the export trend.
(2026-07-14). S&P affirms Indonesia's BBB rating, avoids downgrade. ecns.cn S&P Global Ratings affirmed Indonesia's sovereign credit rating at 'BBB' with a stable outlook on Monday, giving a reprieve to the country's embattled markets and fiscal credibility.
(2026-07-14). China's sports goods exports reach $9.4 billion in first half. ecns.cn China's exports of sports goods and equipment totaled 67.53 billion yuan ($9.4 billion) in the first half of 2026, reinforcing the country's position as the world's largest exporter of sporting products, customs officials said Tuesday.
(2026-07-14). Obama has a lot to say about everything but his foreign policy. responsiblestatecraft.org Opening his new Presidential Center in Chicago, Barack Obama once again gave
(2026-07-14). Chirag Veer Singh Sarao becomes first 'keshdhari' Sikh-American to join US Air Force Academy. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Chirag Veer Singh Sarao has made history by becoming the first keshdhari Sikh-American to join the US Air Force Academy. The academy in Colorado Springs trains future military officers, and its graduates are commissioned as second lieutenants in the US Air Force or the US Space Force. | Who is Chirag Veer Singh Sarao? | Sarao is a Sikh-American of Punjabi origin whose family has roots in Punjab. He says his strong Sikh values, discipline, and identity were shaped during his education at Miri Piri Academy in Amritsar. | He is the first Sikh-American to gain admission to the US Air Force Academy whi…
(2026-07-14). Government's 35% TTS promise falls short. tribune.com.pk 
After five years, the federal government has increased salaries of foreign-qualified university faculty, but the revision has further complicated the issue, as professors have been given a maximum 4% raise while assistant professors received up to 55%. | The notification issued by the Ministry of Finance on Friday also appears to violate the federal government's decision that approved a 35% salary increase for the specialised category — the Tenure Track System (TTS) faculty. However, the finance ministry did not make the calculations for the pay packages, which officials said were provided by the Higher E…
(2026-07-14). China and Russia Expand Poultry Breeding Cooperation. infobrics.org China and Russia are intensifying their cooperation in the agricultural sector, with poultry breeding emerging as a key area of focus. Both countries recognize the importance of securing food supplies and reducing dependency on imports, particularly in the face of global trade uncertainties…
(2026-07-14). NATO's flurry of production licenses for Kiev regime — escalation or masked betrayal. infobrics.org Licensing only looks like a commitment to deepen "military aid". In reality, it's just an intricate pressure valve — symbolically promising "defense" sovereignty while quietly admitting that operational viability will take years and cost billions, with delivery expectations extending well beyond near-term battles. In other words: "Good luck, you're on your own now."
(2026-07-14). U.S. Flying Tigers delegation visits Beijing exhibition on China-U.S. Friendship. ecns.cn A U.S. delegation led by descendants and youth representatives of the Flying Tigers of World War II visited an exhibition in Beijing on Sunday that commemorates a century of Chinese-American contributions and the historic alliance between the two nations during the fight against fascism.
(2026-07-14). NEET Re-Exam Result Date 2026 – Latest Update. ummid.com After successfully conducting NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam and releasing the Provisional Answer Key, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is now releasing the result of the important medical entrance exam.
(2026-07-14). Chinese embassy lodges protest against Japan's words, deeds concerning so-called 'South China Sea Aarbitration Award'. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Japan on Monday lodged solemn representations and voiced strong protest over the Japanese Foreign Minister's remarks playing up the so-called "South China Sea Arbitration Award" 10 years after its issuance and Japan's joint statement with other countries on the matter, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-14). What happened in the latest five-hour US assault on Iran. newarab.com 
The United States launched a five-hour wave of strikes across southern Iran overnight, targeting military sites in at least six locations as President Iran responded by firing ballistic missiles towards a US air base in Jordan, while fresh explosions were reported across southern Iran and tensions continued to rise around the
(2026-07-14). Brain-computer interface enables paralyzed patient to control computer with thoughts. ecns.cn A 26-year-old woman with paralysis has successfully controlled a computer cursor using only her thoughts one month after receiving an invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) implant, marking a milestone in neurological rehabilitation in eastern China's Jiangsu Province.
(2026-07-14). Lawsuit Seeks to Raise Shelter Allowance for Public Assistance. mediasanctuary.org The Legal Aid Society, Empire Justice Center, Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC (Bond), and Hughes Hubbard have filed a class-action lawsuit against the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). The lawsuit, filed on behalf of individuals and families from both New York City and upstate New York, challenges the State's public assistance shelter allowance schedule, which is set in regulation by OTDA and which has remained unchanged for decades despite skyrocketing housing costs, driving tens of thousands of New Yorkers into homelessness. Attornies Susan Antos and Haley Kulakowski talk…
(2026-07-14). Budget cuts at Berlin's universities—Archaeology Department at Humboldt University set to close. wsws.org This important cultural and scientific institution—one of the oldest institutes of archaeology in Germany, which has existed 200 years and withstood two world wars—is now set to be destroyed, while the federal government pours billions into the military and arming for world war.
(2026-07-14). French business traveler brings Chinese air conditioner to Europe. ecns.cn A French business traveler has drawn attention online for bringing a Chinese-made portable air conditioner back to Europe in his checked luggage following a business trip to Shanghai.
(2026-07-14). South Africa footballer dies weeks after participating in 2026 FIFA WC. ummid.com South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died weeks after playing for his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-07-14). Chinese automakers win over Europeans as buyer interest climbs. ecns.cn Chinese automakers' monthly new car registrations in Europe surpassed those of their Japanese competitors for the first time in May 2026, signaling a major shift in the continent's automotive market.
(2026-07-14). Singh urges stronger collaboration to curb illegal fisheries trade. sanews.gov.za Singh urges stronger collaboration to curb illegal fisheries trade | Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Narend Singh has urged authorities to strengthen collaboration to ensure the successful prosecution of those involved in the illegal trade of fisheries resources. | Addressing South African authorities, including prosecutors, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Coastal Marine Task Force (CMTF), at a training session in KwaZulu-Natal, Singh said every purchase of unlawfully harvested marine resources contributes to the depletion of a national asset. | The training comes amid r…
(2026-07-14). Cross-Country Peace March Passes Through Osaka, Japan. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Gerry Yokota, Co-Coordinator of the World BEYOND War Japan Chapter, World BEYOND War, July 14, 2026 | The annual Cross-Country Peace March—a relay march transversing all 47 Japanese prefectures over several months—began in May and will culminate in Hiroshima in early August, ahead of the 2026 World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs. | Marchers are walking thousands of kilometers from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south along designated national highways. Local municipal networks organize daily handovers of peace banners and petitions containing thousands of signatures urging…
(2026-07-14). Medicare Turns 61; The Case for Expanding it to all Americans. juancole.com Gainesville, Florida (Special to Informed Comment) — Sixty one years ago, July 30, 1965, Congress enacted Medicare to provide health insurance for people ages 65 and older and the disabled regardless of income or medical history. At the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman and his wife, former First Lady Bess Truman, became the first recipients of the new Medicare health insurance program. President Lyndon Johnson and the U.S. Congress enacted Medicare under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. | Medicare was a momentous act because it provided…
(2026-07-14). 3 Best mattresses in a box in Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-14). Hundreds gather at London Gurdwara for 'Satluj' screening days after global takedown. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Hundreds of people gathered in the car park of Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Southall, London for a free open-air screening of the film 'Satluj'. According to West London's local media platform UB1UB2, the screening was organised by the gurdwara on Sunday evening. | The video of the screening is doing rounds on social media showing men, women, elderly and children sitting together as the crowd keeps increasing for the screening. | The film has also been screened at several gurdwaras in Punjab and Delhi. | Despite the movie's takedown from Zee5 two days after its release and subsequent global re…
(2026-07-14). Antisemitic, really? Jewish leader speaks out on Australia's Royal Commission hypocrisy. asiapacificreport.nz The tide has turned a little at Australia's Royal Commission into Antisemitism with a second Jewish witness breaking from the Israel narrative. Michael West Media reports. COMMENTARY: By Jeffrey Loewenstein Sarah Schwartz, co-founder of the Jewish Council of Australia (JCA), gave evidence at the Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion last week. I venture…
(2026-07-14). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Government workers in Argentina rallied at the National Atomic Energy Commission headquarters to protest layoffs, while Local1199SEIU announced a contract deal preempting a planned protest rally in Syracuse, New York.
(2026-07-14). Only Progressive Abdul El-Sayed can Defeat GOP in Michigan. juancole.com By Conor Lynch | — | ( The Michigan senate race to succeed Gary Peters narrowed last week after Democrat Mallory McMorrow…
(2026-07-14). Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Father Emir of Qatar, Passes Away. ummid.com Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, regarded as Architect of Modern Qatar, died in Doha Sunday July 12, 2026 at the age of 74.
(2026-07-14). Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 30 as police probe possible negligence. aljazeera.com Thailand authorities say that 24 people remain in critical condition in hospital after the blaze at a pub.
(2026-07-14). CCP clears Lotte Group's restructuring. tribune.com.pk 
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved a pre-merger application, paving the way for an internal restructuring within the Lotte Group of South Korea while finding no competition concerns in Pakistan's food and beverage markets. | The transaction involves Japan's Lotte Co Ltd acquiring shareholding in Singapore-based Lotte Confectionery from Lotte Wellfood Co Ltd. As the target company owns interests in Pakistan's Lotte Kolson and Lotte Akhtar Beverages, the share acquisition required prior clearance from the CCP under the Competition Act, 2010. | Following a phase-I competition assessment, th…
(2026-07-14). Clacton by-election circus loses its fox. thecanary.co 
The upcoming Clacton by-election on Thursday 13 August 2026 is somewhat of a circus. But that circus was meant to be a direct battleground for animal rights. After Reform UK leader and human-earthworm-lookalike Nigel Farage resigned to trigger a vanity vote, most major parties decided to boycott the contest. Yet in doing this, they have […] | By
(2026-07-14). New $500M Artillery Shell Plant Failed To Produce Any 155mm Parts. twz.com 
(2026-07-14). Pakistan reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia at UN, condemns Houthi attacks. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia at a United Nations Emergency Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, on Yemen. | The Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN wrote in a post on X that Ambassador Usman Jadoon noted Islamabad's condemnation of Houthi ballistic missile attacks against Saudi Arabia. "We express our full solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom and reaffirm our steadfast support for its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity," he said. | Further, he noted, "We also reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial int…
(2026-07-14). International oil prices surge more than 9%. ecns.cn International oil prices posted sharp gains on Monday, with both major crude benchmarks rising by more than 9 percent.
(2026-07-14). IBM unpacks rack mount systems to address data center space, cost constraints. ummid.com Tech giant IBM has introduced its first rack mount and single frame systems – IBM z17 and IBM LinuxONE 5, to address data center space and cost constraints.
(2026-07-14). China's exports rise over 10% in H1 with strong global demand. ecns.cn China's exports grew by more than 10% in the first half of 2026, extending their expansion to an eleventh consecutive quarter, the General Administration of Customs said Tuesday.
(2026-07-14). This School District Will Bring a Humanoid Robot Into the Classroom This Fall. truthout.org When students return to school this fall in the Salamanca City Central School District in Western New York, a new kind of teacher will be ready to greet them. The small, rural district located on the Seneca Nation reservation is set to be one of the first in the country to put a humanoid robot in a classroom. It will not replace the classroom teacher, but is programmed to provide learning support… |
(2026-07-14). Israel signs $2.3b deal to expand West Bank settlements with 12,000 new homes. tribune.com.pk 
Israel signed a 8.5 billion-shekel ($2.3 billion) framework agreement to expand illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, including the construction of 12,000 new housing units and major infrastructure projects, according to Israeli media. | Israel's Channel 14 described the agreement as a "giant" step aimed at expanding settlements and "changing the face of the region." | The agreement was signed at an official ceremony attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Israel Land Authority Director General Yehuda Eliyahu and Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Region…
(2026-07-14). Thursday 7/16: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-07-14). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-07-14). Strategic Autonomy: A Case Study of India's BRICS Membership. infobrics.org BRICS enables India to engage with major non-Western powers without entering into formal alliances. By maintaining a non-Western rather than an anti-Western posture within BRICS, India is able to simultaneously deepen partnerships with Western countries while adhering to its policy of multialignment…
(2026-07-14). Photos: Wildfires ravage historic forest near Paris. aljazeera.com Wildfires near Paris scorch 1,300 hectares as France endures its third heatwave in three months.
(2026-07-14). Mbappe, Dembele shine as France beat Morocco to reach 2026 FIFA WC Semifinal. ummid.com Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele Friday July 10, 2026 scored goals to defeat Morocco 2-0 and take France to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals.
(2026-07-14). IMF warns Europe's debt could double to 130% of GDP by 2040. ecns.cn The IMF warned that Europe's sovereign debt could surge to 130% of GDP by 2040 — double today's level — unless the region enacts sweeping fiscal reforms.
(2026-07-14). Forces in South Africa try scapegoating migrants for economic crisis. peoplesworld.org 
Thousands hit the streets in Durban, Johannesburg, and other cities in South Africa on June 30 to participate in over 120 separate marches demanding that all "illegal foreigners" leave the country. Over 900 participants were arrested, shops were looted in several places as the protests turned violent, and at least two people were killed. Further …
(2026-07-14). TS EACMCET First Phase Seat Allotment 2026 Today – Direct Link. ummid.com The Telangana Council of Higher Education Hyderabad, Department of Technical Education is releasing today i.e. Friday July 10, 2026 TS EAMCET 2026 (TG EAPCET 2026) First Phase Seat Allotment Result for admission in BE/BTech and Pharmacy courses.
(2026-07-14). Franchise in Hyderabad: What Makes the City Attractive for Preschool Investors in 2026. ummid.com Many investors exploring opportunities in the education sector often look for cities where demand, population growth, and family demographics can support long-term business growth, and Hyderabad is frequently considered among such locations.
(2026-07-14). Iran, US trade fresh strikes in escalating battle for Hormuz. newarab.com Good afternoon and welcome to our new live page, where we're continuing to track developments in the region. | Visit Here are the key developments on Tuesday afternoon: | • The US military has
(2026-07-14). ICE shootings show federal government poses existential threat. peoplesworld.org As the Trump regime continues its illegal assault on working-class families and communities around this country, dangerous encounters with heavily armed and zealous ICE agents are becoming commonplace in the news and on social media. The nation really took notice after the two public executions of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, but it hasn't stopped. …
(2026-07-14). 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.
(2026-07-14). Cashew capitalism — part two. mronline.org 
Guinea-Bissau's geography had always made it profitable for smuggling—particularly in the Bijagós archipelago, with its more than eighty islands and complex coastal waterways.
(2026-07-14). Reusable Rocket: China rewrites history, but with tech different from SpaceX. ummid.com China on Friday July 10, 2026 became only the second nation in history after US (via SpaceX and Blue Origin) to achieve the controlled recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster, notably with a different technology.
(2026-07-14). Community Activism Forced Federal Government to Abandon Plans for ICE Warehouses. scheerpost.com By Brian Dolinar This article was originally published by Truthout Activists are now watching to see whether the Trump administration will instead further privatize immigration detention. In a change of course, the Trump administration's plans to detain tens of thousands of immigrants in Amazon-style warehouses have been massively scaled back. As Truthout reported earlier this year, local communities …
(2026-07-14). Wild Elephant Valley: A story of harmony between humans and nature in Xishuangbanna. ecns.cn Step into Wild Elephant Valley in the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Discover a beautiful story of harmony between humans and nature!
(2026-07-14). Educational Opportunities Continue to Decline at City College of San Francisco. indybay.org The administration at City College of San Francisco is failing to schedule enough classes to meet the needs of its predominantly working class students of color, and continues to close facilities. For this fall, no classes are scheduled to be held in the Downtown facility.
(2026-07-14). Now it's your chance to watch spectacular Planetary Parade. ummid.com Skywatchers if you had missed the last Planetary Parade, here is your chance to witness the spectacular astral phenomenon this weekend corresponding to July 11 and 12, 2026.
(2026-07-14). Sudan risks deeper hunger crisis due to war, aid cuts and Hormuz disruption, says WFP. al-monitor.com By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, July 14 (Reuters) – Sudan risks sliding backwards into deeper hunger as conflict, aid funding cuts and rising agricultural costs driven by disruption linked to the Iran war threaten to reverse gains made after famine took hold in parts of the country, a senior World Food Programme official said on Tuesday.
(2026-07-14). Worker killed in furnace explosion fire at Indian recycling plant. aljazeera.com A furnace explosion triggered a fire at Jain Resource Recycling's plant in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
(2026-07-14). Guangxi targets ASEAN hub for traditional Chinese medicine services. ecns.cn South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region plans to become an international hub for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) service trade and health tourism targeting ASEAN countries and Belt and Road partner economies between 2026 and 2028.
(2026-07-14). export slump quietly dragging down the economy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-14). Australia Post CEO escalates "Post 30" restructuring drive. wsws.org Paul Graham threatened workers that the next four years will be a "battle for our lives," in which the business must be radically restructured or "die on the vine."
(2026-07-14). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-14). The brainchild of Barack Obama: Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America. wsws.org Comedian-writer Larry David has even less insight into the past than the present.
(2026-07-14). A sinister ghost is haunting the world. radiohc.cu Under the title "A sinister ghost is haunting the world," Casa de las Américas issued a statement on Monday denouncing a new and threatening neo-fascist offensive, from which not even the World Cup has escaped. | Due to its importance, ACN reproduces the Declaration in its entirety: | A sinister ghost is haunting the world | Casa de las Américas Declaration | A sinister ghost is haunting the world: the ghost of neo-fascism. Not even what we assumed would be a great sporting event, which should have put the world's conflicts on hold — albeit artificially and temporarily — has escaped its reach. | Omar…
(2026-07-14). Todd Record Raises Alarming Questions About the Future of the DOJ. aclu.org With Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche set to appear before the Senate for a hearing to potentially confirm him to…
(2026-07-14). Un siniestro fantasma recorre el mundo. radiohc.cu 
Un siniestro fantasma recorre el mundo: el fantasma del neofascismo. No escapa de él ni siquiera lo que suponíamos una gran fiesta deportiva que debió dejar en suspenso -aunque fuera de manera artificial y provisoria- los conflictos de este mundo. | Lo supo pronto Omar Artan, primer somalí designado para arbitrar una Copa Mundial de Fútbol, al ver negado su ingreso a los Estados Unidos, uno de los países anfitriones. Era apenas un anticipo al que seguirían las restricciones de visado impuestas al equipo iraní, así como el racismo padecido por futbolistas y conjuntos, que ha llegado al punto delirante de que Franc…
(2026-07-14). Outspoken Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi arrested in Casablanca. aljazeera.com Activists say Moroccan authorities are intensifying repression of critical voices and the Gen Z protest movement.
(2026-07-14). Record El Niño threatens to unleash floods across East Africa and Asia. aljazeera.com Aid groups warn a record-strength El Niño could unleash flooding and hunger from Somalia to Pakistan.