(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 Hits UAE Supertankers Amid 'Ongoing' Retaliation To US War. popularresistance.org The Emirati government said on 14 July that two of its tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran continued its "ongoing" retaliatory campaign in response to US escalation. | "National tankers Mombasa and Al-Bahiyah were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz, within Omani territorial waters," said the UAE Defense Ministry. | An Indian crewmember was killed and eight others wounded on the Mombasa vessel, the ministry added.
(2026-07-15). The Iran war destroyed the strategic logic of the Abraham Accords. responsiblestatecraft.org The Abraham Accords sought to succeed where decades of negotiations had failed. By separating Arab normalization with Israel from the Palestinian issue, the effort bypassed the core concept of the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, which explicitly tied the normalization to the creation of a Palestinian state on its 1967 borders. The Accords made no attempt to discuss or adjust this principle; instead, they discarded it outright.This American approach was based on an exchange of interests. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain acquired the security assurances they had long sought to protect them from Iran, alon…
(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). Under Israeli Pressure, US Seizes Max Blumenthal's Devices. popularresistance.org On July 10, 2026, American journalist Max Blumenthal was traveling back to the United States from Iran, which he had visited to report on the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the largest gathering in human history. While in Iran, Blumenthal interviewed members of Iran's negotiation team, top political officials, academics and average citizens for a series of video and print reports for this news outlet, which he founded. | He also documented several US and Israeli war crimes from the ground, including the destruction of an entire neighborhood in Eastern Tehran which left at least 40 civilians dead.
(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). Friday 7/17: Noisemakers Against Genocide Protest at the Israel Consulate. indybay.org Israel Consulate 456 Montgomery…
(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). 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…
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-14). Israeli settlement expansion plot dangerous and criminal step toward annexation: HamasPalestinian resistance movement Hamas has condemned the Israeli regime's plot to build 12,000 new illegal settlement units in the occupied West Bank, describing the move as a "dangerous and criminal" step towards the annexation of the occupied territory.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-14). IRGC launches missile strikes on US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, airbase in JordanThe Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has struck multiple US military facilities in Bahrain, including the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet, as well as American targets in Jordan with missiles in follow-up retaliation against continued American violations.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-14). Iran Army to US: Strait of Hormuz will never be reopened through war and aggressionIran's Army spokesman warns the United States that no measure of American aggression will force the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following Tehran's decision to close the strategic waterway over US violations.
english.palinfo.com (2026-07-13). Gaza Fishermen Risk Death For a Daily CatchBefore dawn breaks over Gaza's coastline, fishermen begin pushing their fragile boats into the Mediterranean Sea, chasing what little livelihood remains in a land devastated by war, siege, and hunger.
presstv.ir (2026-07-13). Iran Army launches retaliatory drone attack on US positions in KuwaitThe strikes were announced by Iran's Army and are separate from operations carried out by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), which also launched a series of crushing retaliatory attacks against US assets in several countries.
2026-07-14: Trump drops 20 percent Strait of Hormuz fee for Gulf investment amid Iran war escalation
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.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-14). Saudi Arabia seeking escalation in Yemen: ActivistYemeni activist Hussain al-Bukhaiti warns that any country taking part in military action against any member of the Axis of Resistance would face consequences, saying such involvement would expand the war across the region.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-14). Saudi crown prince received backing from Trump for perilous strikes on Yemen: ReportTwo American officials have disclosed that US President Donald Trump offered his endorsement to Saudi Crown Prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) for a rare and unconventional military offensive against Yemen.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-14). Israeli settlement expansion plot dangerous and criminal step toward annexation: HamasPalestinian resistance movement Hamas has condemned the Israeli regime's plot to build 12,000 new illegal settlement units in the occupied West Bank, describing the move as a "dangerous and criminal" step towards the annexation of the occupied territory.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-14). IRGC launches missile strikes on US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, airbase in JordanThe Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has struck multiple US military facilities in Bahrain, including the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet, as well as American targets in Jordan with missiles in follow-up retaliation against continued American violations.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-14). Iran Army to US: Strait of Hormuz will never be reopened through war and aggressionIran's Army spokesman warns the United States that no measure of American aggression will force the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following Tehran's decision to close the strategic waterway over US violations.
trtworld.com (2026-07-10). Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem reportedly survives Israeli assassination attemptA security source in Gaza reportedly said that one of the Israeli attacks targeted Qassem's car.
Although Qassem was not in the car at the time of the attack, his bodyguard was reportedly killed.
counterpunch.org (2026-07-12). The Many Faces of GenocideFive out of six Americans have seen enough and now want our government to stop supplying Israel with military hardware and munitions.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-12). After US policy whiplash, Iran sets the rules in Strait of HormuzUnder the 14-point memorandum signed between Iran and the US, Article Five explicitly assigns the management of the Strait of Hormuz to Iran, giving Tehran responsibility for its future administration and maritime services in consultation with Oman.
english.palinfo.com (2026-07-14). Israeli war minister Katz says destruction of Gaza gives him "good feeling"The Gaza Strip has been devastated by Israel's genocidal war since October 2023, leaving more than 73,000 Palestinians dead and over 173,000 injured, according to Palestinian figures. Additionally, Israeli attacks have damaged or destroyed approximately 91 percent of Gaza's homes and infrastructure.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-13). Russia: Any attack on Bushehr nuclear power plant would be a crimeRussia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov has warned that any attack on nuclear facilities would constitute "a crime and a gross violation of international law."
responsiblestatecraft.org (2026-07-13). A new US-Iran war would end where the last one didThere is little reason to believe another round of fighting can alter the fundamentals enough to change the reality from which the two sides must ultimately negotiate. If they are fortunate, the MOU's collapse may yield another round of talks in which the allure of reshaping facts on the ground through force has finally faded.
2026-07-14: The Palestinian Museum's "Unlootable archive"
With Palestinian cultural heritage increasingly at risk of being destroyed by Israel, the Palestinian Museum is building a digital archive to preserve photographs, letters, maps, and stories, ensuring Palestinian history remains accessible for generations to come
tritaparsi.substack.com (2026-07-14). How the US-Iran fight in the Strait of Hormuz can be resolved before it blows up the MOUSacrificing the entire MOU over the question of who nominally manages the Strait for the next few weeks would be a costly and unnecessary mistake.
english.palinfo.com (2026-07-14). Israeli war minister Katz says destruction of Gaza gives him "good feeling"The Gaza Strip has been devastated by Israel's genocidal war since October 2023, leaving more than 73,000 Palestinians dead and over 173,000 injured, according to Palestinian figures. Additionally, Israeli attacks have damaged or destroyed approximately 91 percent of Gaza's homes and infrastructure.
middleeasteye.net (2026-07-15). Church of England votes to hear Palestinian Christians on Israeli genocide in GazaThe Church of England has voted to hear Palestinian Christians, defying efforts by pro-Israel organisations to dismiss their testimony about Israel's "settler colonialism" and "apartheid system".
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-15). IRGC unleashes new wave of retaliatory strikes on US military facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain, JordanIran has formally complained to the United Nations that the United States is systematically violating a landmark ceasefire agreement, documenting 42 breaches and calling on the Security Council to take "immediate, effective, and decisive measures" against Washington.
middleeasteye.net (2026-07-15). Church of England votes to hear Palestinian Christians on Israeli genocide in GazaThe Church of England has voted to hear Palestinian Christians, defying efforts by pro-Israel organisations to dismiss their testimony about Israelís ìsettler colonialismî and ìapartheid systemî.
hindustantimes.com (2026-07-15). 'Oil to cross $200 a barrel': Iran-ally Houthis to shut Bab Al‑Mandab as Trump activates Arab proxy?Yemen's Ansarullah movement has issued a stark warning that the Bab al-Mandab Strait could be closed alongside the Strait of Hormuz if regional tensions continue to escalate. The group claims oil prices could surge to $200 per barrel, threatening global energy markets and international shipping. The warning comes amid reports that U.S. President Donald Trump has backed stronger Saudi military action against the Houthis
(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). 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). 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). 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 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). 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). Pro-Palestine Activist Fergie Chambers Arrested In Spain. popularresistance.org Fergie Chambers, the American activist and heir to the Cox family fortune who has financed humanitarian relief in Gaza alongside pro-Palestinian campaigns, has been arrested in Spain on a US extradition request alleging money laundering and other offences. | Chambers was arrested on Friday morning on the island of Ibiza. Later that day, he appeared before a judge, who denied him bail pending extradition proceedings. | Over the past decade, Chambers has used part of his inherited fortune to support humanitarian initiatives in Gaza and legal defence funds for left-wing activists in the United States and the UK.
(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). 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). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Venezuela Announces Zero Tolerance for Illegal Marine Earthquake Waste Dumping. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "Our coasts and bodies of water are not waste deposits," the state environmental institution asserted, calling on organized communities and local businesses to maintain absolute vig…
(2026-07-15). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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…
(2026-07-15). 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). 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). Young man shot dead in Swabi. tribune.com.pk 
(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). 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?
(2026-07-15). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-07-15). 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). 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). 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). 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). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-15). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(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). 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). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Announces Cabinet Restructuring and Diplomatic Changes. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The centerpiece of the announcement is the merger of the Ministry for Foreign Relations and the Ministry for Foreign Trade, creating the newly unified Ministry for Foreign Relations and Tr…
(2026-07-15). The eople the declaration called 'savages' were mostly ignored in the Celebration 250 years later. mronline.org 
At the 250th anniversary of the United States, it's worth returning to the 27th and final complaint the Declaration of Independence makes against King George III.
(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). 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). 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). Voters: The military makes us feel safe but not sure it's worth a trillion. responsiblestatecraft.org There is a growing disconnect between how American voters think about safety and how Washington spends money in the name of national security. In a recent
(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). 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). 6 Things I Would (Not) Do as President of the United States. juancole.com ( Oh, and talking ab…
(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: 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). 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). 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). 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). A multidisciplinary team assembled to investigate murder of March and March leader. sanews.gov.za A multidisciplinary team assembled to investigate murder of March and March leader | A multidisciplinary team of seasoned detectives and crime intelligence officers has been assembled to lead the investigation into the murder of March and March Gauteng leader, Andile Mvuyiselwa Somgaxa. | The Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane announced the appointment of the team, in consultation with the Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni. | Somgaxa was shot in the driveway of his home in Greenfield, Johannesburg, on 04 July 2026, and succumbed to his injuries…
(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). Thursday 7/30: Mennonite Action Mass Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/july-2026-mass-……
(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). 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). 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). 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). Gauteng government embarks on Izimbizo Wednesdays. sanews.gov.za Gauteng government embarks on Izimbizo Wednesdays | The Gauteng Provincial Government is embarking on a coordinated programme of community engagements led by Members of the Executive Council (MECs), dubbed #ImbizoWednesdays, across all regions of province. ⚪ "The #ImbizoWednesdays form part of the Gauteng government's commitment to a responsive, accountable and citizen-centred administration that works in partnership with communities," the Gauteng provincial government said in a statement on Tuesday. ⚪ The engagements will provide residents with an opportunity to engage directly with MECs, Executive Mayors and…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-07-15). Majodina secures UN support for South Africa's water security agenda. sanews.gov.za Majodina secures UN support for South Africa's water security agenda | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strengthening global partnerships on water security. | Majodina was speaking at a bilateral meeting with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) President, Lok Bahadur Thapa, on Tuesday. | The meeting took place on the sidelines of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, where South Africa highlighted its efforts to accelerate progress towards Sustainab…
(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). 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). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-15). Rising for Palestine: A reckoning for African solidarity. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). Sunday 7/19: John Lewis Weekend of Action: San Rafael. indybay.org San Rafael Civic Center Farmers Market…
(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). 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). 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). "Yanks to the rescue" : 30 years since the U.S. helped re-elect Boris Yeltsin. mronline.org 
The thirtieth anniversary of the 1996 election is therefore not merely a historical commemoration.
(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). 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). 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). Deputy Minister Gina represents SA at UNESCO Conference on Science. sanews.gov.za Deputy Minister Gina represents SA at UNESCO Conference on Science | Science, Technology, and Innovation Deputy Minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina is representing South Africa at UNESCO's 2026 Global Conference of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development which gets underway in Paris, France today. ⚪ The Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation [UNESCO] flagship Ministerial event supports the implementation of the United Nations International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024-2033), which seeks to mobilise all scientific disciplines in support of the Sustainab…
(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). 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). 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!
(2026-07-15). 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). Proof that Prophet Muhammad Ô∑∫ Is Not the Author of the Qur'an. muslimskeptic.com As Muslims, we know understand that the Prophet Muhammad Ô∑∫ was not the author of the Qur'an. Rather, he Ô∑∫ was its recipient and transmitter. The Qur'an itself repeatedly describes him not as an originator of the message but, instead, as one commanded to convey what is revealed to him. It instructs him to declare …
(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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-07-15). 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). 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). 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). 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 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). 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.
(2026-07-15). 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). 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). PIC Board welcomes FSCA probe. sanews.gov.za PIC Board welcomes FSCA probe | The Board of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has welcomed the Financial Sector Conduct Authority's (FSCA) investigation following a whistleblower report alleging unethical practices within the organisation. | In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Board said it had provided the Authority with the requested information and documentation relating to the whistleblower report and the associated governance processes. | The FSCA has expressed concern about recent developments at the PIC, particularly those relating to governance, leadership stability, transparency and the potent…
(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). 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). 10 years since the Turkish military coup attempt targeting Erdoğan. wsws.org On the tenth anniversary of the 2016 coup attempt, the Erdoğan government marks it as a "victory of democracy," concealing the US-NATO involvement and the drive to dictatorship that followed.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-07-15). Mandela Month calls for greater commitment to protecting children. sanews.gov.za Mandela Month calls for greater commitment to protecting children | As South Africans observe Mandela Month, communities are encouraged to honour Nelson Mandela's legacy by protecting and caring for the country's most vulnerable citizens — its children. | With schools closed for the winter holidays, parents and guardians are being urged to remain vigilant and prioritise the safety and well-being of children both at home and online. | The school holidays provide children with an opportunity to relax, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy recreational activities. However, they also present increased r…
(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). 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). 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). Office of the Premier's budget more than a set of figures, says KZN Premier. sanews.gov.za Office of the Premier's budget more than a set of figures, says KZN Premier | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli says the Office of the Premier's 2026/27 Budget Vote is "more than a set of numbers", describing it as a statement of the provincial government's priorities and commitment to coordinated governance. | Tabling Budget Vote 1 before the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature in Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday, Ntuli said the budget reflected the values and direction of the 7th Administration. | "Madam Speaker, this Budget Vote is more than a set of numbers. It is a statement of intent. It tells our people w…
(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). Palestinian history is not up for debate. mronline.org 
The backlash against a landmark national museum exhibition on the Nakba exposes an enduring effort to silence Palestinian voices.
(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). 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). 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.
(2026-07-15). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-07-14). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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…
(2026-07-14). 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). 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). 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). Medicare turns 61; The case for expanding it to all Americans. mronline.org 
The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, framed by former Trump administration staffers and secretly endorsed by Trump himself, proposes changes in Medicare benefits that could destroy Medicare as we know it.
(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). 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). 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). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/16: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel's Redwood "Redwood Room After Dark" indybay.org
(2026-07-15). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). T.Rex skeleton sells for $50.1 million at New York auction. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-15). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.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). ICRC Hosts High-Level Dialogue with Diplomatic Community on Cyber Warfare and IHL. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Immersive Technology: See What We See. Understand What We Do. 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). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. 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). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. 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). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. 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). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. 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). 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). This Week in People's History, Jul 15—21, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Jul 15—21, 2026 |
(2026-07-14). Italy expands heat alerts as third heat wave of summer grips country. tribune.com.pk 
Italy is experiencing its third heat wave of the summer, with health warnings increasing as extreme temperatures continue to affect cities across the country. | A red health risk alert is in place for Florence and Perugia until Wednesday, meaning the heat poses a danger to the health of the general population, not only vulnerable groups, according to a report by the state news agency ANSA. | From July 15, Bologna, Brescia, Frosinone, Rome and Turin will also move to the highest alert level. | The latest heat wave bulletin from Italy's Ministry of Health has also placed nine cities under orange alerts for Wedne…