(2026-07-28). Iran's new war script revealed: Mojtaba vows US won't decide when there is war or peace in the Gulf. hindustantimes.com Iran has ruled out fresh negotiations with the U.S., insisting Washington cannot dictate the timing of war or peace. As Tehran signals an "offensive phase" despite America's pause in strikes, tensions across the Gulf continue to rise, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining at the center of the escalating standoff.
(2026-07-28). Qatar launches diamond exchange as Hormuz crisis chokes LNG exports. al-monitor.com Qatar's new diamond exchange is an effort to diversify from the country's main exports, LNG and petroleum products, which have been severely cut as a result of the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
(2026-07-28). foreign minister discusses security of Strait of Hormuz with Saudi, Omani counterparts. al-monitor.com DUBAI, July 28 (Reuters) – Iran's foreign minister discussed issues related to the security of the Strait of Hormuz in separate phone calls with his Saudi and Omani counterparts on Monday evening, according to a statement published on his Telegram channel on Tuesday. The statement said Abbas Araqchi "discussed the latest bilateral and regional developments, and emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation and advance joint diplomatic efforts to establish stability in the region."
(2026-07-28). Trump says of progress in Iran talks as foes hold fire. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump on Monday voiced optimism at the prospects for a negotiated peace deal with Iran, as the two sides held their fire for a third consecutive day. | Fighting between the longtime foes has been paused since Friday after 13 nights of renewed US strikes on the Islamic republic sparked by a breakdown in diplomacy over Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-07-28). American and Iranian forces are enforcing rival maritime orders in the Strait of Hormuz. juancole.com
(2026-07-28). As imperialist wars converge, Ukraine strikes Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea. wsws.org Ukraine struck an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea on Saturday claiming it was carrying drone and missile cargo destined for Russia. Iran threatened retaliation, and Russia said it was a commercial vessel carrying civilian cargo.
(2026-07-28). Trump says US is talking with Iran right now. al-monitor.com By Bo EricksonWASHINGTON, July 27 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that the United States is having"good talks" with Iran "right now."Trump, on Air Force One on his way to Michigan, said he has "plenty of time" to deal with Iran."There's a good chance that something could happen," Trump said about a potential deal with Iran.The president also said he will ask Russia about providing satellite imagery to assist Iran. "I'll ask Putin about it," Trump said. "We'll find out."
(2026-07-28). Trump to host Netanyahu, Zelenskiy as Ukraine, Iran wars reach critical stages. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday, with wars in Iran and Ukraine at critical stages and his ties with both leaders markedly different. | Relations with Zelenskiy have warmed as Ukraine has blunted Russian advances, while Netanyahu arrives amid growing White House frustration over the lack of progress toward a broader settlement in the Iran conflict and criticism from some of Trump's supporters who oppose deeper US involvement in the Middle East. | The two men are in Washington to attend a memorial service…
(2026-07-28). Houthis pushing to model Hormuz control in Red Sea, Yemeni FM says. al-monitor.com By Timour AzhariRIYADH, July 27 (Reuters) – Yemen's Houthi Movement aims to replicate Iran's Hormuz Strait strategy in the Red Sea by disrupting shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb and hasbeen emboldened by an insufficient international response, Yemen's top diplomat said on Monday. "The Houthis want to copy the Iranian model and this will shut down two main straits, the gateways into the Gulf and Red Sea," Yemeni Foreign Minister-designate Afrah Al-Zouba said, speaking to a small group of journalists at the Yemeni embassy in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
(2026-07-28). Bushehr Airport crippled by US strikes, Iranian government says. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's government said on Tuesday that Bushehr Airport in the country's southwest has been rendered inoperable following US strikes, the official news agency IRNA reported. | Speaking at a press conference, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said that she and officials visited Bushehr province and inspected the city's airport, which she described as "effectively out of service." | "We saw the remains of a refurbished aircraft that had been purchased to serve the people, but it was destroyed by a missile that struck it directly, leaving only a small part of its tail intact," she said. | Mohajerani said…
(2026-07-28). Netanyahu heads to US for first Trump meeting since Iran war. al-monitor.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday for the first time since the start of the Iran war, over which they have publicly disagreed. | Relations between Netanyahu and Trump have occasionally appeared strained in recent months, but both have sought to tone things down.
en.mehrnews.com (2026-07-25). US attack on Iranian rescue boats amounts to war crimeIran's deputy UN envoy on Friday strongly condemned the United States for deliberately attacking two Iranian search-and-rescue vessels operating in Iranian territorial waters, calling the strike a war crime.
mondoweiss.net (2026-07-26). The farce of Trump's nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia – MondoweissThe Trump Administration and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement for the U.S. to provide the Saudis with nuclear material and equipment for a civilian nuclear program.
In announcing the signing, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, "Rest assured, these agreements uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation, while relying on the world's best nuclear technology and scientists, designed right here in the United States."
That is a blatant lie.
thecradle.co (2026-07-26). US strikes against Iran 'on hold' amid fears of depleted missile stocks, further escalationThe US has paused its strikes on Iran for the past two days after 13 straight days of attacks, amid concerns that stocks of missile interceptors needed to defend US assets and personnel in the Gulf are running dangerously low.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-26). Violating oil tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mine: ReportAn oil tanker has exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after it deviated from a shipping route designated by Iranian authorities, according to Iranian media, as the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) intercepted six vessels for attempting illegal transit through the strategic waterway.
(2026-07-28). Changing Security Approaches in the Gulf Countries and the Example of Türkiye! unitedworldint.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran not only altered the balance of power and the power struggle among these countries but also seriously shook the security architecture that Gulf countries had been building for years. Because following the approximately 130-day war, a much clearer question now faces the …
(2026-07-28). Can Trump Bridge the Iran and Ukraine Wars? moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Washington on Tuesday, as the wars in Iran and Ukraine enter critical phases that could reshape U.S. foreign policy and regional security. The two leaders will attend a memorial service for Senator Lindsey Graham, one of …
theguardian.com (2026-07-27). First Thing: Trump continues pause on Iran strikes as Pentagon reveals higher US casualty figuresThe Pentagon updated its official war casualty database over the weekend, adding more than 140 wounded service members. The new figures show that 18 US troops have been killed and 624 wounded since the US launched its war against Iran on 28 February.
(2026-07-28). The Myth of Iranian Exceptionalism: Rethinking Iran in the Shadow of the Israel-U.S. War. juancole.com Edmonton (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Why have some Iranians responded positively to the war waged by Israel and the United States against Iran, or at least refrained from opposing it? Three main factors have played a central role in this regard. | Exhaustion (estisƒÅl) refers to a pervasive sense of helplessness, deprivation, abandonment, humiliation of human dignity, and deep disillusionment with the possibility of meaningful domestic change. This condition is itself the product of two interrelated dynamics. | First, it reflects the ruling oligarchy's persistent resistance, over nea…
(2026-07-28). The secret of resilience from the perspective of Iranians 1: A bureaucracy that breaks the mold, satire, and civilization. unitedworldint.com In its June 2026 issue, the Iranian think tank Global Governance and Think Tank (GPTT) presented readers with condensed reflections from its executives and experts on various dimensions of the latest war against the US and Israel. Titled "The MoU Era: Opportunity and Distrust," the issue offers a window into how the recent war is …
(2026-07-28). Trump hosts Netanyahu and Zelenskiy as Ukraine and Iran wars intensify. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Washington on Tuesday as the wars in Iran and Ukraine enter critical phases, with both leaders seeking U.S. backing on major security challenges. The meetings come at a pivotal moment for both conflicts, as diplomatic efforts struggle to …
(2026-07-28). Trump says Iran seeks talks after strikes halted. al-monitor.com An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the two sides have communicated only through intermediaries.
(2026-07-28). Trump sees for Iran deal, warns strikes could resume. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump voiced optimism Monday that diplomacy with Iran could produce a deal to end the months-long war, but warned that Washington would resume military strikes if negotiations failed. | "I have a lot of patience… We'll see what happens. I think there is a good chance that something could happen," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, when asked about possible progress in peace talks.
(2026-07-28). US, Iran trade rival claims over fragile truce. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was having "good talks" with Iran and there was a chance of a deal over their conflict, but warned that US strikes would resume if the negotiations failed to deliver. | Washington abruptly suspended a two-week campaign of air strikes against Iran on Saturday in Trump's latest strategic U-turn in the five-month-old conflict. | "We're talking right now," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, adding that Iran wanted to talk "because we've been hitting them very hard." | "We're having good talks," he said. "I think there's a good chance that something co…
(2026-07-28). Trump says he is ready for military action if Iran talks fail, Axios reports. al-monitor.com July 27 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday Washington was in "very deep talks with Iran" and warned that he is ready for "strong military action" if diplomacy failed."Not much time. Either it goes fast or not at all," Trump told Axios when asked how long he was willing to give for talks.(Reporting by Bhargav Acharya in Toronto; Editing by Daphne Psaledakis)…
(2026-07-28). Tuesday 7/28: Stop The War with Iran STANDOUT. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave Monterey…
(2026-07-28). US-led Israel-Lebanon talks set for next week in Rome. tribune.com.pk 
The next round of United States-led talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held in Rome next week, with negotiators seeking to build on recent progress toward implementing a security framework agreement, US media reported Monday. | "We are entering these discussions with significant momentum following the successful launch of the first pilot zone in southern Lebanon and President Joseph Aoun's productive meeting with President Donald Trump last week," local media cited a US State Department official as saying. | According to the official, technical working groups meeting in Rome on August 4 to 6 will focus o…
(2026-07-28). US confirms Israel-Lebanon talks in Italy from August 4 to 6. geo.tv
(2026-07-28). We Must Act With The Same Moral Courage As Dr. Hussam Abu Saffiya. popularresistance.org National Single Payer, a national, grassroots organization joined by the principles that health care is a human right, must be free from profit, and will be achieved through national legislation, endorses the appeal issued by Doctors Against Genocide for immediate international action on behalf of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a Palestinian pediatrician detained by Israeli Occupation Forces in December 2024 because he refused to abandon his patients under his care. We call on every government, medical association, hospital, university, humanitarian organization, and elected official to demand his immediate release.
(2026-07-28). How Hakeem Jeffries and J Street Teamed Up for Arming Genocide. indybay.org The oxymoron of "pro-Israel, pro-peace"
(2026-07-28). Maritime Union of Australia helps quash debate of Gaza genocide at Labor conference. wsws.org The union bureaucrats that have postured as opponents of the genocide played the linchpin role in suppressing any discussion of the Israeli regime's crimes at Labor's national conference.
(2026-07-28). Australian government plans harsher foreign interference laws. wsws.org The existing legislation itself amounts to a far-reaching attack on basic democratic rights, particularly against anti-war and anti-genocide activity, or any anti-government dissent.
(2026-07-28). Sunday 8/30: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-07-28). Cuba's foreign minister says the island will continue to be a symbol of solidarity. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has affirmed that the island will continue to be a symbol of solidarity and sovereignty, highlighting the support activities carried out this weekend in more than 30 cities around the world. | In a message posted on the social network X, the foreign minister expressed that the displays of support from thousands of Cubans and friends demonstrate the broad international support for the Caribbean nation. | "The numerous displays of solidarity from thousands of compatriots and friends in more than 30 cities around the world are moving," Bruno Rodríguez wrote. | The Cuban foreign…
(2026-07-28). China apoya a Brasil en la defensa de su soberanía, asegura Xi Jinping. cubadebate.cu El presidente de la República Popular China, Xi Jinping, sostuvo una llamada telefónica con su homólogo brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a quien le dijo además que su nación le concede "gran importancia a la posición internacional y a la influencia" del país sudamericano. Xi Jinping le dijo a Lula que ambas naciones "deben mantenerse firmemente del lado correcto de la historia".
(2026-07-28). Con vetusto lenguaje, Departamento de Estado atribuye a Cuba todos los males. radiohc.cu Con lenguaje de la Guerra Fría, el Departamento norteamericano de Estado publicó recientemente un informe contra Cuba, a la que presenta como el supuesto origen de problemas de Estados Unidos y del Hemisferio occidental. | El libelo revela desde su título el perverso objetivo de situar a la mayor de las Antillas como el centro del terrorismo, según las definiciones de Marco Rubio, forjadas en el protagonismo en la industria de la contrarrevolución. | "Cuba: la capital del comunismo del siglo XXI" contiene elucubraciones que recuerdan la retórica tóxica de Pinochet o Videla, y aspira a otorgarle a la nación caribe…
(2026-07-28). Ballet Laura Alonso llevará "El lago de los cisnes" por primera vez a Panamá y Costa Rica. cubadebate.cu El Ballet Laura Alonso, del Centro ProDanza de Cuba, realizará su primera gira por Panamá y Costa Rica con El lago de los cisnes. La compañía ofrecerá una función el 2 de agosto en el Teatro Balboa, de Ciudad de Panamá, y posteriormente se presentará del 5 al 8 de agosto en el Teatro Auditorio Nacional, de San José de Costa Rica.
(2026-07-28). Israel eleva sus redadas en la Cisjordania ocupada "en una escalada sin precedentes" cubadebate.cu El Gobierno palestino aseguró este lunes que el Ejército de Israel ha aumentado en más de un 41% sus redadas en Cisjordania durante la última semana, en lo que calificó de "escalada sin precedentes" coincidente con la represalia israelí al tiroteo del viernes en la aldea de Tell, en el que murieron cuatro palestinos y dos israelíes.
(2026-07-28). Cuba seguirá siendo un símbolo de solidaridad, afirma canciller Bruno Rodríguez. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, afirmó hoy que Cuba seguirá siendo un símbolo de solidaridad y soberanía, al destacar las actividades de apoyo realizadas este fin de semana en más de 30 ciudades del mundo. "Emocionan las múltiples muestras de solidaridad de miles de compatriotas y amigos solidarios en más de 30 ciudades del mundo", escribió Rodríguez.
(2026-07-28). Washington dicta el guion y la red tóxica simula el consenso. cubadebate.cu El análisis de miles de contenidos publicados en Internet entre enero y julio de 2026 muestra que la conversación digital sobre Cuba no se organizó como un debate espontáneo ni horizontal. Washington marcó el calendario y proporcionó el vocabulario; un grupo reducido de medios e influenciadores convirtió cada decisión punitiva en un relato de amenaza, fracaso y colapso; y miles de cuentas pequeñas repitieron mensajes idénticos hasta fabricar una apariencia de consenso.
(2026-07-28). Cuba redefine la atención a las personas en situación de vulnerabilidad: øQuiénes recibirán la protección social? cubadebate.cu Las transformaciones sociales en curso priorizan la identificación de los hogares en situación de vulnerabilidad en Cuba, el fortalecimiento del trabajo social y un modelo que busca trascender el asistencialismo para promover la inclusión y la autonomía. En una nueva emisión de "Cuadrando la Caja", el viceministro de Trabajo y Seguridad Social, Ariel Fonseca, y la directora de Trabajo Social, Rita Machín, analizaron los principales cambios previstos bajo una premisa esencial: no dejar a nadie atrás.
(2026-07-28). Javier Hurtado Mira: "They follow America's orders in the European Union" unitedworldint.com 
By Javier Hurtado Mira, Chairman at Democrat Youth Community of Europe (DEMYC) The international conference entitled "The Alliance to Prevent a Great War," organized by the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center, was held at the Meyra Palace Hotel in Ankara on 18—19 July 2026. UWI will present the speeches held on the conference during the …
(2026-07-28). Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel return to Gaza, describe abuses. aljazeera.com The freed men, some in wheelchairs, describe horrific abuses in Israeli detention.
(2026-07-28). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Venezuela Establishes Infrastructure Repair Protocols and Launches Popular Reconstruction Brigades. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( On Monday, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the launch of popular reconstruction brigades to accelerate this new phase…
(2026-07-28). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS Rank List 2026: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) is publishing soon on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' and 'tnhealth.tn.gov.in' the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2026 (NEET UG 2026) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-28). Saudi Oil Loading Volumes Drop 40 Percent At Red Sea Port. popularresistance.org Saudi crude oil loading volumes at the Red Sea port of Yanbu have plummeted by 40 percent in the past several days, with the kingdom using an Egyptian pipeline to avoid the recently imposed Yemeni blockade, according to data released by analytics platform Vortexa on 26 July. | The fall in loading volumes is a result of the Ansarallah-backed Yemeni Armed Forces' (YAF) retaliatory operations and maritime blockade against Riyadh, which has been besieging and attacking the Arab world's poorest nation for nearly 12 years. | The blockade is causing very significant losses, according to maritime data intelligence firm W…
(2026-07-28). Nigeria tells South Africa to curb xenophobic attacks. tribune.com.pk 
Nigeria urged South Africa on Monday to do more to prevent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants, saying repeated violence was straining ties and raising questions about whether the government was complicit. | The comments came during talks in Abuja between Nigerian officials and a South African delegation led by Special Envoy and International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola. | Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sola Enikanolaiye said President Bola Tinubu had ordered the meeting to address what Abuja described as persistent "Afrophobic attacks" targeting Nigerians and other…
(2026-07-28). Trump's Tariff Strategy: Effectiveness and Global Impact. ummid.com Though struck down by the Supreme Court, US President Donald Trump's tariffs have returned through new legal loopholes, hitting 60 nations under a 'forced labour' pretext.
(2026-07-28). How much National Testing Agency earns, Govt data reveals. ummid.com The Narendra Modi Government Wednesday July 22, 2026 released a comprehensive data showing how much the National Testing Agency (NTA) has earned and how many exams it conducted along with the details of appeared students.
(2026-07-28). Wheat import decision sparks farmer outcry. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government's decision to import one million tonnes of wheat has revived a long-standing question: why does an agricultural country, with Punjab once known as the nation's food basket, continue to rely on imported grain despite repeated official claims of bumper harvests? | The move has sparked criticism from farmers and agricultural experts, who said the issue is not merely about wheat availability but years of inconsistent policymaking, weak procurement mechanisms and the absence of a long-term food security strategy. Pakistan is among the world's largest wheat producers, with annual output estima…
(2026-07-28). Govt picks exporters' interest cost. tribune.com.pk 
The government on Monday approved a subsidy of Rs98 billion to provide highly cheaper loans to exporters, including 10-year loans at a fixed 5% rate, to give yet another push to exports that fell 6% in the last fiscal year despite numerous incentives. | The total estimated subsidy impact of such export schemes over 10 years at the existing interest rates is Rs270 billion. The government last month withdrew a subsidy of Rs76 billion given to pick the transfer cost of foreign remittances, underscoring its preference to promote exports over remittances. Exports remained $11.5 billion less than remittances in the…
(2026-07-28). Pak-origin senator wins Australia court battle. tribune.com.pk 
An Australian court on Monday rejected an appeal from right-wing leader Pauline Hanson to overturn a ruling that she racially discriminated against a Muslim senator by telling her to "piss off back to Pakistan". | The three-judge panel of the Full Federal Court of Australia unanimously upheld a 2024 ruling that the comment, addressed to Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi on social media, was unlawful and unprotected by free speech defences. | "Today, justice has prevailed," Faruqi told reporters outside court in Sydney. "Today's win is for every single person out there who has been told to go back to where you came…
(2026-07-28). Anime dubbing event connects Taiwan youth with mainland works. ecns.cn Taiwan youth tried voice acting during a dubbing event for mainland animations at the 25th Comic Exhibition in Taipei on Sunday.
(2026-07-28). What a 1954 French Debate Can Teach South Korea About Nuclear Survival. moderndiplomacy.eu North Korea does not necessarily need to start a nuclear war to benefit from its nuclear arsenal. Instead, Pyongyang could use the increasing possibility of nuclear escalation to threaten South Korea, undermine its alliance with the United States, limit Seoul's available military options, and extract political concessions in a crisis situation. Preventing such nuclear blackmail …
(2026-07-28). FO slams Rajnath's remarks on Kashmir. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Monday condemned in the strongest possible terms the highly provocative and irresponsible comments by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the context of Jammu and Kashmir dispute. | "His statement not only distorts facts regarding the UN and internationally recognized Jammu and Kashmir dispute that remains on the agenda of the UN Security Council but also shows Indian government's deliberate policy to threaten regional and international peace and security," Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said in a statement. | On Sunday, Singh had stated that there would be "no talks with Pakistan".
(2026-07-28). 'War criminal': Protesters confront Netanyahu motorcade in Washington DC. aljazeera.com 'F*** you Bibi.' 'War criminal!'
(2026-07-28). PML-N secures strong lead in AJK polls, wins 9 of 13 seats in Mirpur as unofficial results pour in. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) emerged as the dominant party in the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections, securing nine of the 13 seats contested across Mirpur Division, according to unofficial and unconfirmed results, while the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won the remaining four seats in the division, which comprises the districts of Mirpur, Kotli and Chaksawari, Express News reported on Tuesday. | Polling was held on Monday across 13 constituencies in the three districts from 8am to 6pm, after the Election Commission extended voting by one hour from the sch…
(2026-07-28). Iraq proposes strategic economic ties. tribune.com.pk 
Iraqi Consul General in Karachi Dr Maher Mjhid Jejan has called for transforming the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Iraq into a comprehensive strategic economic partnership by substantially expanding bilateral trade, investment, technology collaboration and cooperation in AI. | He urged the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to lead trade delegations to Iraq and witness firsthand the country's remarkable economic and infrastructural transformation. | Speaking at the chamber, the consul general emphasised that although bilateral trade had started gaining momentum following th…
(2026-07-28). China urges U.S. to stop AI hegemonism. ecns.cn China on Monday urged the United States to stop threatening Chinese artificial intelligence companies with investigations and sanctions over alleged intellectual property theft, describing such actions as "AI hegemonism."
(2026-07-28). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-28). Across Borders and Prison Walls: Keeping Families Connected During the Libya—Chad Conflict. icrc.org Long before the crises that followed 2011, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had already built a long and sometimes difficult history of humanitarian engagement in Libya and across its borders.
(2026-07-28). Trump regime prepares for military draft. indybay.org Kent State Massacre: Mary Ann Vecchio kneeling over the body of Jeffrey Miller minutes after he was fatally shot by the Ohio National Guard, on May 4, 1970. A total of 67 shots were fired, and in the end, nine students were wounded and four, Allison Krause, Jeff Miller, Sandy Scheuer, and Bill Schroeder, were killed by the gunfire, during an anti-war protest to stop the war in Vietnam.
(2026-07-28). Thursday 8/20: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel – 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-07-28). Monday 7/27: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-07-28). Chicago Public Schools announces 1,723 layoffs, exposing conspiracy between union and mayor. wsws.org The cuts are the outcome of the four-year contract that the Chicago Teachers Union leadership and Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson imposed on teachers in April 2025.
(2026-07-28). China's first domestically built pure-electric export container vessel sets sail. ecns.cn China's first pure-electric inland container ship for export, a 182-TEU vessel, departed from Rugao Port in Jiangsu Province on Tuesday and is being shipped to Vietnam, according to Shandong New Energy Shipbuilding Co, the company that built the vessel.
(2026-07-28). MHT CET 2026 DSE Merit List Released: What Next? ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published on Saturday July 25, 2026 on its official website dse2026.mahacet.org.in Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Engineering (B.E. / B Tech) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-28). France, Spain race to curb wildfires. tribune.com.pk 
Firefighters sought on Monday to take advantage of more favourable weather conditions to subdue massive wildfires threatening the French city and tourist region of Bordeaux and a number of sites in neighbouring Spain. | They were racing against the clock as another heatwave is expected to hit both countries later this week in what has been a blisteringly hot and dry summer across Western Europe. | Authorities have evacuated about 220,000 people, including holidaymakers and local residents, in France, while further south in Spain around 100,000 have been told to leave their homes or seek shelter. | In Bordeaux,…
(2026-07-28). Blatant Misuse of Power: Bhopal Activist on Jauhar University Demolition Order. ummid.com The decision of the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government to demolish 38 of the 40 buildings on the campus of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur, including the university mosque under the pretext of "illegal construction," is one of the most sweeping misuse of power such, Razia Masood, a Bhopal-based Social Activist, said.
(2026-07-28). 'Defeat of Arrogance': Reactions Pour in After Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation. ummid.com Defeat of this arrogant government, and a huge step towards reshaping India's education system, political leaders said after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister Saturday July 25, 2026.
(2026-07-28). US warns hundreds of Boeing jets may require seat safety inspections. aljazeera.com US regulator warns of Boeing 737 MAX seat safety concerns, calls for inspection of 453 US-registered jets.
(2026-07-28). 1 year since the IWA-RFC hearing on the death of Ronald Adams Sr.: MIOSHA still silent as industrial toll mounts. wsws.org On July 27, 2025, the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees (IWA-RFC) presented its initial findings of its independent investigation into the death of Stellantis worker Ronald Adams Sr.
(2026-07-28). Kuchu Puchu Ab Toh Resign Kr Do: Girl in Bridal Dress at Jantar Mantar. ummid.com A girl-student from Indira Nagar, Delhi Friday came at Jantar Mantar in bridal dress and carrying a placard reading 'Kuchu Puchu Ab Toh Resign Kr Do' to amplify students' demand of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
(2026-07-28). Zelensky's new 'priority targets' unveiled, but Putin's air defenses make Russia look 'untouchable'. hindustantimes.com Ukraine is expanding its long-range strike campaign deep inside Russia, with President Volodymyr Zelensky unveiling an updated list of strategic targets aimed at disrupting Moscow's war machine. As Kyiv claims its drones can now reach over 3,000 km, Russia is reinforcing Moscow's air defenses and dismissing Ukraine's latest peace overtures.
(2026-07-28). CLAT 2027 on Dec 06, Registration Starts on Aug 03, 2026. ummid.com The Common Law Admission Test 2027 (CLAT 2027) will be held on December 06, 2026 whereas the registration and online application process for CLAT 2027 will commence on August 03, 2026, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) said.
(2026-07-28). Washington's Brazil Problem: The New Geopolitics of Self-Defeat. moderndiplomacy.eu Central Claim The United States has spent eighteen months applying economic, judicial, and now electoral pressure on Latin America's largest democracy, and at each step China has been positioned to catch what Washington pushed away. The Xi-Lula call this week was not a diplomatic courtesy. It was Beijing collecting the goodwill Washington has been giving …
(2026-07-28). (FROM THE VAULT) Retired Street Artist Gives Comeuppance To Homeless Haters. indybay.org In 2015, Fremont passed a brutal anti-camping ordinance. A street artist held business owners and the city accountable.
(2026-07-28). RSS Loyalist Pralhad Joshi given additional charge of Education Ministry. ummid.com A long term RSS loyalist, Pralhad Joshi, has been given additional charge of the Ministry of Education after the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
(2026-07-28). 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?
(2026-07-28). China's Big Data Expo to spotlight AI, global digital cooperation. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Big Data Industry Expo will open on Aug. 28 in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, officials from the National Data Administration announced Monday.
(2026-07-28). Australia: Labor's $10 billion housing scheme delivers under 1,500 homes in 2 years. wsws.org The Housing Australia Future Fund, a central part of Labor's election platform in 2022, was supposed to make available an additional 40,000 dwellings by 2029.
(2026-07-28). What's Happening At Pacifica? indybay.org Pacifica Foundation which runs KPFA, KPFK, KPFT, WBAI and WPFW is having a national election under new bylaws which are being challenged by listeners and programmers. The new election is already coming under challenge for the removal of candidates who are running in opposition to the present majority of the Pacifica Board .
(2026-07-28). Magnifica Humanitas: hope in the age of AI. onlineopinion.com.au Hope isn't optimism. It's acting as if a better future is possible.
(2026-07-28). Burlington Coalition for Dismantling Racism Statement About Nolan Wells and Corey Ruiz. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-28). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-07-28). Refugee Convention at 75: The world must keep the promise that saved me. aljazeera.com Millions of people forced to flee need the same chance that protection gave me.
(2026-07-28). How Indian Gen Z Reawakened Democracy. ummid.com Although the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remained the immediate rallying point, the students movement gradually became the collective voice of a generation confronting unemployment, compromised examinations, declining public accountability and diminishing confidence in institutions that were expected to guarantee fairness.
(2026-07-28). New Indonesian museum showcases Chinese dinosaur fossils. ecns.cn The Tahir Solo Museum in Surakarta, Indonesia, opened on Friday, with a special exhibition featuring dinosaur fossils from China as one of its inaugural displays.
(2026-07-28). France Faces Fourth Heatwave as Bordeaux Wildfire Burns 42,000 Hectares. moderndiplomacy.eu France is preparing for its fourth major heatwave of the year as soaring temperatures and prolonged drought continue to fuel one of the country's worst wildfire seasons on record, with firefighters battling a massive blaze near Bordeaux that has already burned 42,000 hectares. Temperatures in Bordeaux are expected to reach 33 degrees Celsius (91 degrees …
(2026-07-28). Can China Be Contained in the Indian Ocean? moderndiplomacy.eu The Indian Ocean has reemerged as one of the world's most consequential geopolitical theaters. Carrying nearly 80 percent of global seaborne oil trade and a significant share of international commerce, the region has become central to the strategic calculations of major powers. As competition between China and the United States intensifies, India has sought to …
(2026-07-28). Thursday 8/6: Nuclear Abolition or Extinction: A Rally and Protest at Livermore Lab. indybay.org Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory- West Gate | Vasco Rd. and Westgate Dr. | Livermore, CA 94551…
(2026-07-28). Aurangzeb chairs first Access to Finance meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the first meeting of the Access to Finance Steering Committee, established to provide strategic oversight for the Prime Minister's Access to Finance Plan 2026-2028, according to an official statement issued on Monday. | The meeting focused on advancing affordable access to finance for priority sectors, including SMEs, agriculture, information technology, exports, renewable energy and housing. The committee reviewed a presentation covering governance structure, targeted outcomes and implementation workstreams aimed at expanding access to finance and strengthening fina…
(2026-07-28). Saturday 7/25: Footprint America: a San Francisco walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-28). Enrichment antics: Trump's Saudi nuclear deal. onlineopinion.com.au The Israelis had their jaws dropping and dragging on the grounds. The Saudis were cock-a-hoop. The Trump administration remains, as it always does, streaky and fickle.
(2026-07-28). The business investment boom will spark a surge in productivity. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-28). Just one in three Americans back Iran war, most unsure of Trump's goals: poll. geo.tv Anti-war demonstration outside the main gate of RAF Fairford airbase, which hosts US Air Force personnel in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, July 25, 2026.— ReutersJust one in three Americans support the war on Iran, the lowest reading in a Reuters/Ipsos poll since the…
(2026-07-28). Wednesday 8/26: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-07-28). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-28). Tax relief for livelihood sectors in China rises nearly 12% in H1. ecns.cn China's tax and fee cuts for livelihood sectors, including elderly care, healthcare, education and employment, rose 11.8% year on year in the first half of 2026, according to an official of the State Taxation Administration (STA).
(2026-07-28). Tuesday 7/28: Webinar: Creative Resistance & Media Activism in Western Sahara. indybay.org Online | www.nonviolenceinternational.net/webinar……
(2026-07-28). Review Of Gabriel Rockhill's 'Who Paid The Pipers Of Western Marxism'. popularresistance.org The book, Who Paid the Pipers of Western Marxism, published by Monthly Review Press, New York, is, in fact, Volume 1 of a trilogy. Volume 2: French Theory Made in the USA. Volume 3: Radical Theory's Infantile Disorder. | This book review is being published now in July 2026, much later than I had hoped; it was originally planned for February 2026. However, a good wine improves with age. There was an important milestone, and several secondary events that occurred during this more than five-month-long delay from when I first read the book to when I actually wrote this review.
(2026-07-28). Fashion meets glamour at Karachi runway spectacle. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-28). Mamdani tackles cost of living crisis in New York with 30% discounts. aljazeera.com New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a new plan to sell discounted grocery baskets at city-run stores.
(2026-07-28). Exhibition showcases ancient Chinese roofing wisdom. ecns.cn An exhibition featuring more than 50 ancient roof tiles opened Monday at the Zhengzhou Museum in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, tracing the development of Chinese roofing techniques from the Han Dynasty (202 BC—220 AD) to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368—1912).
(2026-07-28). China implements 33,000 water projects in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China carried out 33,000 water conservancy projects nationwide in the first half of 2026, with total investment reaching 515.1 billion yuan (about $76 billion), according to the Ministry of Water Resources.
(2026-07-28). MHT Direct 2nd-yr Pharmacy Admission 2026 Merit List Released, Check Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published today i.e. Sunday July 26, 2026 on its official website dsp2026.mahacet.org.in Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Pharmacy (B Pharm and Pharm D) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-28). Chad says will withdraw from the International Criminal Court. al-monitor.com Chad became on Monday the latest country to announce plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), complaining the tribunal's effectiveness was "limited and uneven" and its activities were focused on Africa. | The move follows pressure from the United States, which earlier this month announced a campaign against the ICC, threatening more sanctions and accusing it of posing "an intolerable threat to US sovereignty".
(2026-07-28). Saturday Protest at SF Tesla Demands Justice for Lorenzo and Johan. indybay.org Trump reign of terror's latest victims sparks outrage from San Franciscans of all cultures…
(2026-07-28). Justin Greaves sets new cricket bowling record with five wicket maiden. aljazeera.com Greaves, a West Indies paceman, becomes the first player in Test history to bowl five straight wicket maidens.
(2026-07-28). Artificial inequality in the age of AI. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-28). US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: Redrawing Middle East's Atomic Map. ummid.com The latest US-Saudi Arabia nuclear agreement, formalised under Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act, gives American firms legal access to build out Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear programme, alongside separate bilateral safeguards accord signed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
(2026-07-28). 46 rescued, 16 still missing after vessel sinks in South China Sea. ecns.cn Maritime search and rescue operations are underway in the South China Sea after a foreign-flagged ship encountered distress and sank in the waters on Sunday.
(2026-07-28). Savannah Guthrie pleads for help to find missing mother. aljazeera.com Journalist Savannah Guthrie has made an emotional public appeal for information about her missing mother.
(2026-07-28). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-28). Conor McGregor calls for third UFC fight against Max Holloway in 2027. aljazeera.com Star fighter wants another chance to take on Holloway after he sustained a knee injury at UFC 329 on July 11.
(2026-07-28). China strengthens seed industry IP protection. ecns.cn China has stepped up intellectual property protection in the seed industry through legal, judicial and administrative measures, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Monday.
(2026-07-28). A Camden apartment complex was threatened with condemnation 3 years ago. It has 156 new violations. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? City officials said, shortly thereafter, that pro…
(2026-07-28). 'Three Demands…': Rahul Gandhi, AISA Students in Joint Call. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and President of All India Students' Association (AISA) Neha Bora in a joint call Saturday July 25, 2026 reiterated students' three demands to end the protests underway at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi and other parts of India.
(2026-07-28). PSX slips into negative territory amid cautious trading. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) traded in negative territory during the first half of the session on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index extending its losses after opening on a weak note. | As of 1: 00pm, the index stood at 177,982.68, down 279.65 points, or 0.16% from the previous close of 178,262.33. Earlier in the session, the market had fallen to 177,914.38 at 9: 39am, reflecting a decline of 347.95 points (0.20%) before trimming some of its losses. | During the session, the index touched an intraday high of 179,123.00 and a low of 177,903.87, highlighting volatile trading as investors remained cauti…
(2026-07-28). Gold climbs Rs. 4,000 as global prices rebound. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices in Pakistan rose firmly on Monday, moving in line with international markets, after a pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran. | The All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association reported that the price of 24-carat gold increased by Rs4,000 to settle at Rs431,736 per tola. Ten-gram gold was sold at Rs370,144, reflecting a gain of Rs3,430. On Saturday, the per-tola rate had closed at Rs427,736 after a modest rise of Rs300. In the global market, spot gold advanced 0.9% to $4,090.79 per ounce by 12: 35 pm EDT (1635 GMT). US gold futures for August delivery climbed 0.5% to $4,093, a…
(2026-07-28). Journalist Fakhar Durrani says foreign network tried to recruit him to publish anti-Pakistan content. tribune.com.pk 
Investigative journalist Fakhar Durrani on Tuesday said a foreign network attempted to recruit him to publish pre-written articles critical of Pakistan's state institutions and use his influence to help foreign media outlets, including DW, France 24 and The Sun, expand their presence in the country. He also released audio recordings that he said documented the interactions. | According to a post on X by Durrani, a foreign intelligence network offered him money to publish articles received from abroad. He said he was also assured that, should he face any punitive action by the Pakistani state, arrangements woul…
(2026-07-28). Trump on Erdogan, Netanyahu and selling fighter jets to Türkiye. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump called Türkiye 'a great ally' when asked about selling F-35 fighter jets to Ankara.
(2026-07-28). China-Europe freight trains top 130,000 trips. ecns.cn China-Europe freight train services have completed more than 130,000 trips carrying goods worth over $520 billion over the past decade.
(2026-07-28). How telehealth is helping close the healthcare gap in rural Zimbabwe. aljazeera.com Virtual consultations are replacing hours of travel, bringing affordable healthcare closer to rural Zimbabweans.
(2026-07-28). State Department accuses Americans of being communists. indybay.org March 5, 1960 photo of Ernesto "Che" Guevara…
(2026-07-28). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-07-28). 'Future at stake': India moves to demolish university Muslim leader founded. aljazeera.com Authorities in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh allege 38 of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University's 40 buildings were built illegally.
(2026-07-28). Mumbai's Raza Academy President visits Jauhar University to oppose demolition. ummid.com A delegation of Raza Academy Mumbai Sunday July 26, 2026 visited Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur in solidarity with the protesting students, and to oppose Uttar Pradesh government's demolition order.
(2026-07-28). Visa freeze hits exports, businesses. tribune.com.pk 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly frozen visa issuance for Pakistanis, hitting exports and disrupting international trade activities, business leaders have warned. | Speaking on the issue, Ismail Suttar, Founder and Chairman of the Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan, said the UAE is currently not issuing visas to Pakistani citizens under any category, creating serious challenges for exporters, traders and business delegations. He said the reasons behind the restrictions had not been officially communicated, leaving the business community uncertain about future commercial exchanges with one…
(2026-07-28). Over 20,000 test licenses for intelligent connected vehicles issued in China. ecns.cn China has issued more than 20,000 test licenses for intelligent connected vehicles, opened over 57,000 kilometers of roads and completed more than 220 million kilometers of testing this year, Guo Shougang, an official with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), said Monday at a media roundtable in Beijing.
(2026-07-28). Zaidi to meet Erdogan as Turkey-Iraq ties take off, Kurds feel sidelined. al-monitor.com The Iraqi prime minister's visits to Ankara and Riyadh underscore Baghdad's push to deepen regional ties as Turkey seeks closer cooperation on energy and security.
(2026-07-28). Fans slam Doctor Doom's 'Avengers: Doomsday' debut. tribune.com.pk 
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has defended the introduction of Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, rejecting claims that the iconic villain is arriving too late in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. | Speaking during San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Feige argued that Doctor Doom's debut is no more rushed than Thanos' rise before Avengers: Infinity War. | Addressing criticism from Marvel fans, Feige noted that Thanos only made brief appearances before becoming the central antagonist of Infinity War. He pointed out that the Mad Titan largely appeared in post-credit scenes and short cameos, insisting that Infinity War…
(2026-07-28). Saturday 7/25: California Single Payer Meeting For Heatlhcare. indybay.org Eric Quesada Center | 518 Valencia St | San Francisc…
(2026-07-28). Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen seeks fresh start in Washington after injury-hit season. ecns.cn Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen said on Sunday that she would take a point-by-point approach as she prepared to face the Philippines' Alexandra Eala in the first round of the Mubadala DC Open, which kicked off Monday in Washington, D.C.
(2026-07-28). In powerful rebound, PSX surges 7,200 points. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday made a powerful comeback as the KSE-100 index surged over 7,200 points, driven by easing US-Iran tensions that lifted global risk appetite, a sharp retreat in oil prices and growing investor confidence that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) would keep its policy rate unchanged at 11.5%. | The benchmark index climbed 7,241.13 points, or 4.23%, to settle at 178,262.34. It extended gains in the latter half of the session as expectations of maintaining the status quo in monetary policy strengthened. In early trading, the index soared more than 5,000 points, touching 176,392.6…
(2026-07-28). 'Earth's Greatest Enemy' Delivers A Penetrating Insight Into The Heart Of Our Dystopia. caitlinjohnstone.com.au There's a powerful new documentary out called The film breaks down how the US military has become the single most environmentally destructive institution on our planet by an extremely massive margin, walking the audience through the many ways the Pentagon an…
(2026-07-28). Thai-China Cooperation Expo concludes in Bangkok. ecns.cn The four-day 2026 Thai-China Cooperation Expo concluded on Saturday in Bangkok, highlighting cooperation in trade, investment, technology and education.
(2026-07-28). 4 Pakistanis gunned down in South Africa. tribune.com.pk 
Four shopkeepers, believed to be of Pakistani origin, were shot dead in a suspected targeted attack in the main city of South Africa's Gauteng province, prompting calls for a thorough investigation from the local Pakistani community leaders. | The victims were killed on Saturday evening in Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg, when gunmen opened fire on their vehicle at a traffic light in the Sebenza area. South African police have launched a murder investigation, but no arrests had been made by Monday. | According to South African news outlet News24, the four men, believed to be Pakistani nationals and local sh…
(2026-07-28). Former senior ICE official says rush for numbers is causing deaths. aljazeera.com Fmr. Acting Chief of Staff at ICE: a rush to hire officers and a focus on detention numbers is causing fatal mistakes.
(2026-07-28). 13-year-old Yu sets personal best in 100m butterfly at China Elite Nationals. ecns.cn Rising Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi won the women's 100m butterfly in a personal-best 58.10 seconds at the 2026 China Elite Nationals (Outdoor) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Saturday.
(2026-07-28). 57 countries, 3 international organizations confirm participation at 9th CIIE. ecns.cn A total of 57 countries and three international organizations have confirmed their participation in the national exhibition of the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), Wu Zhengping, Party secretary and deputy director-general of the CIIE Bureau, said at a news briefing on Monday.
(2026-07-28). EconoScope | Why Yiwu can turn online trends into global bestsellers. ecns.cn A solar-powered fan hat that went viral in the United States last summer and a novelty palm hat that swept social media this year have become the latest examples of how Yiwu, China's small commodities hub, rapidly transforms online trends into market-ready products.
(2026-07-28). UAW secretary-treasurer debate lays bare sharp conflicts in the apparatus over administration of vast union assets. wsws.org Despite the bitter conflicts in the UAW centered around fabricated allegations against Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Mock and Vice President Rich Boyer, none of the contending factions advanced any opposition to the reactionary, pro-corporate program of the union bureaucracy headed by President Shawn Fain.
(2026-07-28). Bronx public defenders walk out. wsws.org The WSWS spoke to Bronx Defenders attorneys, social workers and support staff, who launched a strike Monday over wages and working conditions.
(2026-07-28). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-07-28). Guangzhou intermodal hub sees nearly 30% growth in international trains. ecns.cn The Guangzhou Eastern Public-Rail Intermodal Hub (Zengcheng West Station) operated 231 international freight trains in the first half of this year, transporting over 22,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of cargo valued at 6.27 billion yuan (about $873 million), Huangpu Customs said Monday.
(2026-07-28). PML-N surges ahead in first phase of AJK elections. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Monday took an early lead in the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, winning five of the first seven declared seats after polling concluded in 13 constituencies of the Mirpur Division, with the vote was marred by scuffles and allegations of rigging. | The process of receiving unofficial and provisional results was underway till the filing of this report. | According to the complete, unofficial results from seven of the 13 constituencies, the PML-N has won five seats, while the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has secured two. | According to details…
(2026-07-28). 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' unveils exclusive footage at Shanghai fan event. ecns.cn Exclusive footage from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" was shown for the first time worldwide at a fan event in Shanghai on July 24, where stars Tom Holland and Zendaya discussed the film ahead of its China release this Wednesday.
(2026-07-28). Malegaon Joins Protest for Protection of Jauhar University, Students Rights. ummid.com As student movements continue to gain momentum across India over issues concerning educational justice and democratic rights, Bedari Foundation has announced a special public gathering in Malegaon to express solidarity with the students protesting at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, and to support the movement for the protection of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, Rampur.
(2026-07-28). Ebola response workers strike in DR Congo as death toll spikes. aljazeera.com Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment centre in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, have gone on strike.
(2026-07-28). Japanese GTA 6 copies to have 170-day code expiry. tribune.com.pk 
Physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 for PlayStation 5 sold in Japan will include download codes that expire 170 days after the game's launch, according to details shared by publisher Take-Two Interactive. | The expiry period begins on November 19, 2026, the confirmed release date for GTA 6, meaning the codes included with Japanese PS5 physical editions will stop working around mid-May 2027. | Take-Two confirmed the limitation through an update to its official Grand Theft Auto VI platform editions and versions support page. | The company said the expiry date is required due to regional regulations in Japan, w…
(2026-07-28). China In Photos: China's leading memory chipmaker CXMT shares soar in record IPO debut. ecns.cn Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) closed at 49 yuan (about $7.22) on its Shanghai STAR Market debut Monday, up 465.82 percent from its IPO price of 8.66 yuan, with full-day turnover surpassing 140 billion yuan.
(2026-07-28). CAT 2026 Notification Released: Important Dates. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) has published on its official website 'iimcat.ac.in' the notification of Common Admission Test 2026 (CAT 2026) along with the registration start date and other important dates.
(2026-07-28). German govt vows to toughen laws after jihadist attack on Pride event. al-monitor.com The German government on Monday pledged tougher security laws following a deadly vehicle and machete attack blamed on a known jihadist militant near Berlin's Pride parade. | The attacker on Saturday ploughed a rented minivan into a crowd before slashing away at people with a machete, killing a 65-year-old Polish woman and wounding 29 others near the site of the LGBTQ community event.
(2026-07-28). China Artists Association launches digital art museum. ecns.cn The China Artists Association launched its digital art museum Saturday in Beijing, marking a milestone in the organization's digital transformation.
(2026-07-28). Saturday 8/29: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-07-28). Meet Nandan Nilekani: Task Force Chief to Reform India's Exam System. ummid.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday July 26, 2026 announced the formation of a high-powered task force to reform India's Examination System headed by Nandan Nilekani.
(2026-07-28). Govt unveils monsoon preparedness plan as climate minister urges better management to tackle disasters. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan must shift its focus from simply storing water to regulating it year-round, Climate Minister Musadiq Malik said on Tuesday, as federal ministers outlined the government's monsoon preparedness strategy and warned that better water management would be critical to protecting food security and reducing the impact of climate-related disasters. | The briefing came as Pakistan continued to battle a deadly monsoon season, with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reporting that at least 107 people had died and 297 others had been injured since the rains began on June 26. The Pakistan Meteorologic…
(2026-07-28). Wisconsin: Justice for Corey Ruiz; Jail Killer Cops Demands Expand Statewide (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-28). China releases first cross-border gazetteer of Southern Silk Road. ecns.cn China's first cross-border illustrated gazetteer was released Tuesday in southwest China's Yunnan Province, offering a detailed account of the Southern Silk Road and its historic trade and cultural links with South, Southeast and West Asia.
(2026-07-28). Israeli ex-generals urge Trump to push Netanyahu on 'settler terror'. aljazeera.com Settler violence in the occupied West Bank endangers Israel's future, 550 former officials tell Trump.
(2026-07-28). 'Padhai aur Ladai Saath Chalegi': Students Hold Ground in Delhi, Other Cities. ummid.com Hundreds of thousands of students, many of them supported by their parents and friends, are currently protesting in various cities of India against NEET Paper Leak, and seeking accountability from the Narendra Modi government and resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
(2026-07-28). China accuses US of 'AI hegemonism'. tribune.com.pk 
China's commerce ministry on Monday accused the United States of "AI hegemonism" and threatened countermeasures after senior US officials said Chinese AI companies could face investigations, sanctions and trade restrictions over the alleged theft of US technology. | The ministry said Washington was threatening Chinese companies with punishment based on allegations they used "distillation" to copy advanced US AI models, despite what it called a lack of factual or legal grounds. | Model distillation is a widely used AI training technique in which developers use the outputs of a more capable model to train or imp…
(2026-07-28). Central banks face growing inflation risks as global price pressures mount. moderndiplomacy.eu Major central banks are confronting an increasingly difficult inflation landscape as multiple price pressures converge, raising questions over whether policymakers can continue treating inflation shocks as temporary. The U.S. Federal Reserve, the Bank of Japan and the Bank of England all meet this week against a backdrop of elevated inflation driven by rising energy costs, …
(2026-07-28). Dar confident Pakistan-US trade can grow to $20b in five years. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that Pakistan's trade in goods with the United States reached $9.4 billion during the last fiscal year, adding that the two countries could double bilateral trade to $20 billion over the next five years by "fully harnessing the complementarity of our economies." | "The US is Pakistan's largest single country export destination," Dar said, addressing a US Congressional Delegation (CODEL) and US Business Delegation. | The foreign minister said Pakistan and the US "have every reason to build a partnership that fully harnesses our respective stre…
(2026-07-28). Trump Contracts for Increased Production Capacity at Lockheed. indybay.org It will be hard to evaluate the impact of these contracts on Santa Cruz county locations of Lockheed because of the secret, cutting edge guidance technology in our precision targeting missiles. | Most of the money will go to red states.
(2026-07-28). Monday 7/27: Sped Up Schedule of Cop Crackdowns on Coral Street Encampment Community. indybay.org Limekiln and Coral St. ⚪ meet on Limekiln to cover Coral St., Limekiln, and adjacent streets depending on the police harassment radius.
(2026-07-28). Hongqiao forum to release flagship openness reports. ecns.cn Shanghai unveiled the theme and agenda Monday for the 9th Hongqiao International Economic Forum, which precedes the China International Import Expo (CIIE).
(2026-07-28). China's power market transactions rise 24.2% in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China's electricity market transactions reached 3.68 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in the first half of 2026, up 24.2% year on year, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA).
(2026-07-28). PM to decide refinery policy fate today. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to remove long-standing bottlenecks in the Brownfield Refinery Policy as the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) meets on Tuesday to consider amendments that could determine the fate of billions of dollars in refinery upgrade investments. | According to official documents, the CCoE will consider amendments to the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy for Upgradation of Existing (Brownfield) Refineries, 2023, following consultations with stakeholders, including the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the finance division and the petroleum industry. | However, the proposed am…
(2026-07-28). AI won't run on talking points. wattsupwiththat.com AI won't run on talking points. It will run on affordable, abundant electricity. The market is already pointing us toward the fastest, most affordable path to more power. Let's take it.
(2026-07-28). Trump Michigan speech: Trade war and anti-communism. wsws.org Trump's appearance combined appeals to economic nationalism with red-baiting against all political opposition.
(2026-07-28). Small traders seek industrial zones, relief. tribune.com.pk 
Commerce minister agrees to simplify rules, establish dedicated estates…
(2026-07-28). Student aid recipients in China reach 160 mln in 2025. ecns.cn Nearly 160 million student aid recipients were recorded nationwide in 2025, an increase of more than 5% from the previous year, with total funding exceeding 390 billion yuan ($57.6 billion), up more than 14% year on year, official data released Tuesday by the Ministry of Education showed.
(2026-07-28). Monsoon keeps Punjab rivers swollen. tribune.com.pk 
Several rivers in Punjab continued to experience flooding on Monday due to monsoon rains, although the flood situation in the Chenab River showed signs of improvement over the past 24 hours, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). | The PDMA said river flows had remained stable during the past 24 hours. Low-level flooding persisted in the Indus River at Kalabagh, Chashma and Taunsa, where water flows were recorded at 273,000, 313,000 and 364,000 cusecs, respectively. | The PDMA said flood conditions in the Chenab River had receded to a low level, with low-level flooding continuing at…
(2026-07-28). China In Photos: Reflection of clouds on Pingtian Lake creates an optical illusion. ecns.cn A road above the clouds? | Not a dream — it's Pingtian Lake in Anhui, mirror-like reflections create a breathtaking optical illusion that looks straight out of a fairy tale. | Sky and water blend into one, creating a magical illusion.
(2026-07-28). 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers – California State Capitol – July 28, 2026. indybay.org Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim July 28, 1992, as Buffalo Soldiers Day. I urge all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities in honor of the Black Americans who served our Nation as members of the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments…
(2026-07-28). Surveillance controversy erupts in India. tribune.com.pk 
Indian activists are challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over the use of AI-powered surveillance at the largest youth protest in decades, with one court case set to become a test of federal powers even after agitation ended. | The surveillance controversy erupted during last week's student protests over exam paper leaks, when demonstrators posted pictures on social media of a mobile police surveillance van equipped with cameras on a telescopic mast providing a 360-degree view of the gathering. | One protester, student activist Aishe Ghosh, has asked the Delhi High Court to declare mass survei…
(2026-07-28). 60-day oil stocks planned to avert crisis. tribune.com.pk 
The National Coordination and Management Council (NCMC) has given the directive to expedite work on building strategic crude oil reserves by inviting oil-producing countries to meet consumption needs for 60 days and address Pakistan's energy-security concerns. | The directive comes in the backdrop of US-Iran war that has triggered fears of a looming oil crisis. Earlier too, the government had planned to build 60-day strategic oil reserves in 2006 but the plan could not materialise due to changes in political administrations and the lack of seriousness. Moreover, the strategic oil reserves framework also featur…
(2026-07-28). 13th edition of Xinhua Dictionary released, circulation tops 700 million. ecns.cn The 13th edition of the Xinhua Dictionary has been published nationwide, with cumulative circulation surpassing 700 million copies.
(2026-07-28). Sichuan college tops Asian Speed Skating Series as event concludes. ecns.cn The 2026 Asian Speed Skating Track Series wrapped up Sunday in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, after three days of competition featuring 384 athletes from 48 teams across Asia.
(2026-07-28). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-28). Madison Teachers Union Board of Directors Statement About Corey Ruiz. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-28). NEET Needs Fundamental Restructuring, Not Cosmetic Fixes. ummid.com The recurring crises surrounding National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) demonstrate that the problem lies not merely in its implementation but in the design of the system itself.
(2026-07-28). Shanghai port sets national record for single-vessel car carrier shipment. ecns.cn Shanghai Nangang Port set a national record Monday when the newly delivered GLOVIS NOVA loaded 7,738 new energy passenger vehicles in a single operation.
(2026-07-28). Sunday 8/2: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-07-28). China's ecological environment improves in H1. ecns.cn China's ecological environment generally improved in the first half of the year, with air quality showing steady progress and surface water quality remaining stable, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-07-28). Cabinet approves amendments to Oil Refining Policy for Euro-V fuel rollout. tribune.com.pk 
The Cabinet Committee on Energy on Tuesday approved amendments to the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy 2023 that will enable the modernisation of Pakistan's existing oil refineries to produce Euro-V compliant petrol and diesel, while reducing the production of furnace oil and other low-value petroleum products, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). | Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the cabinet committee meeting at the Prime Minister's House, where members reviewed refinery upgrades, energy sector reforms, and progress on implementation of the refining policy. | The prime min…
(2026-07-28). The International Court of Justice Climate Liability Ruling Sets a Worrying Precedent for Pandemics and Public Health. wattsupwiththat.com In many countries the Covid response mimicked the climate change playbook. The catastrophism of both agendas was based on models. Claims of scientific authority and existential crisis escalated the agendas into moral crusades and people were asked to bear sacrifices for the good of the collective humanity and the planet.
(2026-07-28). US Treasury trims 84 people, firms from its sanctions list as review continues. al-monitor.com By Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON, July 27 (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury on Monday purged another 84 companies and people from its 17,000-plus sanctions lists as part of a broader push to streamline sanctions programs and make it easier for banks to go after the most serious terrorist financing schemes.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in May launched a major review of its sanctions programs and lists to remove outdated entries and ease compliance burdens on financial institutions, later announcing the removal of 76 outdated targets.
(2026-07-28). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Saturday July 25, 2026 CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment result of the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-28). This Week in People's History, Jul 29-Aug 4, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Jul 29-Aug 4, 2026 |
(2026-07-28). Why India's 'Cockroach' Protest is Different. ummid.com What began as an online response to the Indian youth being compared to 'cockroaches' has now moved from memes and mock slogans to the streets of not just Delhi but most capitals in India.
(2026-07-28). UE Union Local 1186: Justice for Corey Ruiz! Live Over Property! All Out for August 4, 2026 Madison Common Council Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-28). Deadly flooding strikes West Virginia and Texas as global climate catastrophe intensifies. wsws.org Floods, droughts, heatwaves and wildfires mark a further intensification of the global climate catastrophe, driven by decades of fossil-fuel emissions and the refusal of capitalist governments to undertake the internationally coordinated measures required to protect human life.
(2026-07-28). Wednesday 7/29: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-07-28). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-07-28). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-07-28). Guangxi builds China-ASEAN legal corpus to handle cross-border disputes. ecns.cn Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is developing a China-ASEAN legal industry corpus to support the resolution of cross-border commercial disputes, the Guangxi High People's Court said.
(2026-07-28). A Fascist Organization Set Up Shop In Their Town, Residents Fought Back. popularresistance.org There is a certain symmetry to what we have experienced over the past decade of collapsing national consensus and far right radicalization. In cities and small towns around the country, people are watching as their friendships break down along lines of political or moral agreement, and as the shadow of white nationalism towers over even the most seemingly idyllic environments. | This is the conflict that researcher and journalist Michael Edison Hayden found when looking at Berkeley Springs, a small and astoundingly beautiful corner of West Virginia nestled along the edge of Appalachia, where the anti-immigrant gr…
(2026-07-28). Comicomment: Those who stir up trouble in the South China Sea will capsize. ecns.cn Those who stir up trouble in the South China Sea will eventually capsize.
(2026-07-28). DTE Maha Post HSC 2026 D Pharmacy Admission: Last Date Changed. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended, for the second time, the last date of application and submission of online form for admission in First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) for the year 2026-2027.
(2026-07-28). PM directs faster implementation of government right-sizing reforms. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to accelerate the implementation of rightsizing measures aimed at improving government performance and efficiency, saying modern technology and better training were needed to enhance the effectiveness of public institutions. | According to the statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), chairing a review meeting on the government's rightsizing initiative, the prime minister said, "The performance of government institutions should be significantly improved through modern technology and better training." | He said eliminating unnecessary va…
(2026-07-28). Which Global South Region Is Ready to Power the AI Economy? moderndiplomacy.eu In February 2026, residents of Iskandar Puteri in Johor protested against the construction of a 300-megawatt data center complex. Their concerns ranged from falling water pressure and construction dust to the loss of the green landscape around their homes. Reuters later described it as Malaysia's first public resistance to a data center project. The protest …
(2026-07-28). Dear You brings cross-strait memories to Taoyuan Film Festival. ecns.cn Chinese film Dear You will make its Taiwan debut in August in Special Screening section of the Taoyuan Film Festival, with tickets snapped up shortly after sales opened on July 27.
(2026-07-28). Palestine weekly: West Bank in flames after Tal killings. aljazeera.com Deadly settler attack outside Nablus sets off days of raids, arson, closures and mass arrests.
(2026-07-28). The war at home: Record 2026-27 school closures—the working class pays for US imperialism. wsws.org The nationwide wave of closures is not the sum of isolated local decisions. It is the restructuring of public education in the interests of the financial oligarchy that declares neighborhood schools unaffordable while submitting a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget.
(2026-07-28). Rumor of 'ancient watchtower in Xizang forcibly demolished' debunked. ecns.cn A video circulating online that allegedly shows the forcible demolition of an ancient Jiarong watchtower in Xizang has been dismissed as false by a Chinese media outlet. An investigation found that the footage was misleading and did not involve any protected cultural heritage site.
(2026-07-28). Saturday 7/25: San Gold Rush Century: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-28). Saturday 7/25: ICE Out! Nationwide Protest Vigils for Murders of Lorenzo & Johan. indybay.org SF Bay Area, California and beyond | Find a vigil to demand justice near you: www.mobilize.us/disappearedinamerica/…
(2026-07-28). 2026 Chinese Culture Carnival opens in Tokyo. ecns.cn The 2026 Chinese Culture Carnival kicked off in Tokyo on Friday, offering young people from China and Japan a bridge for cross-cultural learning and mutual appreciation.
(2026-07-28). Europe's "firewave" and global capitalism's climate crisis. wsws.org Workers must fight for the resources to mount an urgent response, but to carry out such measures without also tackling the social system producing these disasters is like firefighting on the slopes of a volcano.
(2026-07-28). The Effects Of The 1.5 Trillion Dollar Bloated War Budget On Hawaii. popularresistance.org The U.S. "defense" budget is out of control, unsustainable and absent of accountability. | Now, the U.S. House of Representatives has agreed to a 50% increase in the defense budget to $1.5 trillion. The Senate must approve it and will consider the massive DOD budget when they return from the August summer recess. | The Pentagon cannot tell the American taxpayer where past mega-funding went, as it has unable to pass a financial audit as required by law ⚪ something every other department of the federal government is able to do, nor will it be able to handle a budget twice as big as the previous year's.
(2026-07-28). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Guatemala bus, transit and delivery drivers hold protest strike; Picket line clash between striking workers and sheriff's deputies at C&H sugar in California.
(2026-07-28). South Korea to enshrine nuclear non-proliferation pledge in law as it pursues nuclear-powered subs: report. tribune.com.pk 
South Korea plans to introduce a special bill that would legally reaffirm its commitment not to develop or possess nuclear weapons while advancing its program to build nuclear-powered submarines, according to a Yonhap News Agency report on Tuesday citing government sources. | The proposed legislation, expected to be announced for public consultation by the Defence Ministry, outlines five basic principles for the country's nuclear-powered submarine project. | If passed, it would mark the first time South Korea's pledge not to develop or possess nuclear weapons is explicitly codified in domestic law. | Read: Sou…
(2026-07-28). Tuesday 8/4: Phonebank for Cori Bush! indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/coribush1/event/918558/…
(2026-07-28). Malaysia detains more than 100 Rohingya seeking help from the UN. aljazeera.com Malaysian police have detained more than 100 Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers who were seeking help from the UN.
(2026-07-28). Malaysia detains over 100 Rohingyas. tribune.com.pk 
Malaysian authorities detained more than 100 Rohingya Muslim asylum seekers on Monday who had gathered outside the UN refugee agency in Kuala Lumpur, saying they were seeking protection after being evicted from their homes. | All of the refugees outside the UNHCR were taken away with their belongings in four police trucks at around 8: 30 p.m. (1230 GMT), according to Reuters witnesses at the scene. | A police official, who declined to be identified, said they were being taken to police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur for further checks. | The refugees, who included women and children, said they were driven out of…
(2026-07-28). Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law. icrc.org Statement delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Adviser, at the first substantial plenary session of the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs, New York, 22 July 2026.
(2026-07-28). Watch: Lone Mumbai Woman Blocks Police Van With Protesters Inside, Then This Happened. ummid.com A lone Mumbai woman, later identified as Rhiya Ahir, has become one of the defining faces of the Gen Z Protests in India, after she blocked Police Van packed with the Mumbaikars protesting Delhi Police brutality against students.
(2026-07-28). TN NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration Window Re-Opens. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has re-opened the registration window for the TN NEET UG 2026 Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS, BUMS, BHMS, BAMS and other medical courses run by the colleges in the State of Tamil Nadu.
(2026-07-28). Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5bn to settle talc cancer lawsuits. aljazeera.com Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5.5bn to settle nearly 70,000 US lawsuits over talc-based baby powder cancer claims.
(2026-07-28). Iran Revolution: Searing Novel Traces Five Shattered Lives. juancole.com The Conversation) — In
(2026-07-28). From Coast To Coast, The People Say No To Surveillance Infrastructure. popularresistance.org Surveillance systems and infrastructure are being built at an alarming rate in the United States. Often contracts are signed with surveillance corporations without public input or oversight. At the same time, a national movement that spans the political spectrum is rising up to challenge the security state. Communities are removing infrastructure, canceling contracts and passing moratoria. Clearing the FOG speaks with Ed Vogel of Southerners Against Surveillance Systems and Infrastructure about the extent of surveillance on the streets, in our schools and elsewhere, and how people are investigating what systems a…
(2026-07-28). Colombia's president-elect to suspend Palestine embassy. aljazeera.com Colombia's far-right president-elect says he'll close or suspend embassies in these countries…
(2026-07-28). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Thursday July 23, 2026 the CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment Result of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering / Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-28). ICE extends lease on Texas detention centre where three migrants died. aljazeera.com Three people have died in the Texas detainment centre Camp East Montana since it opened last year.
(2026-07-28). Comicomment: Troublemakers in the South China Sea will capsize. ecns.cn At its core, the "South China Sea arbitration" was a political farce wrapped in legal garb, rendering the resulting "award" thoroughly illegal, null, and void.
(2026-07-28). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's approach to confidentiality. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Sussex County considers regulations to preserve Delaware forests in the face of development. whyy.org
(2026-07-28). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). The unasked question in the Epstein case: Were any victims stateless? globalvoices.org
(2026-07-28). ICRC working paper on six ICT-related threats faced by civilian populations. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Trump calls protester 'communist' after Michigan speech interruption. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-28). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-07-28). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-28). Homenaje internacional a Murray Bookchin: 30 de julio 2026. indybay.org Homenaje internacional a Murray Bookchin | 30 de julio 2026 | Collectif de l'AtelierCOLLECTIF DE L'ATELIER…
(2026-07-27). PMD warns of another wet spell from July 29. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast scattered rain, wind and | thunderstorms across several parts of the country over the next 24 hours, warning of possible hill torrents as well as urban flooding. | Although the PMD said no flood-generating rainfall is expected before July 28, it forecast a fresh and more widespread monsoon spell from July 29 over the upper catchments of major rivers, Islamabad, upper Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B). | The Flood Forecasting Division said the overall river situation remained under control despite elevated flows in parts of…
(2026-07-27). Freedom Inc's Power to the People Pop Up July 28-31, 2026, Madison. wibailoutpeople.org 
We mourn, we care for each other, we learn, and we get organized. | Join us at the memorial site of Corey Ruiz from Tuesday, July 28 through Friday, July 31, 5: 00—7: 00 PM for our Power to the People Pop Up. | We'll be building political education around community control over police and why our communities deserve real power, not just promises. Come learn about Freedom, Inc.'s demands, ask questions, connect with organizers, and take action alongside community. | Look for…
(2026-07-27). Agiografia e Governo di Ali Khamenei. strategic-culture.su Oltre agli aspetti istituzionali e strategici, il modello di leadership di Khamenei comprende anche una specifica dimensione simbolica e personale. | Segue nostro Passaggio di testimone | La memoria di Sayyed Ai Khamenei, guida suprema della Rivoluzione Islamica dell'Iran, merita ancora qualche parola.