(2026-08-01). Fin dove si spinge il sostegno di Russia e Cina all'Iran? strategic-culture.su L'Occidente ha il diritto di discutere e condannare l'aiuto, non provato, fornito da Russia e Cina all'Iran, fornendo al contempo informazioni di intelligence all'Ucraina per sferrare attacchi in profondità nel territorio russo? | Segue nostro Neli ultimi giorni, le forze armate iraniane hanno colpito con missili e droni diverse installazioni militari statunitensi in Arabia Saudita, Bahrein, Giordania e Kuwait. | Nell'attacco sferrato il…
(2026-08-01). How Long will US be Gaslighted by Israeli Ops? Land Blockade of Iran Floated. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) —
(2026-08-01). Xi fools Trump, arms Mojtaba with weapons worth $70000000 as war with USA reignites. hindustantimes.com Reports say Iran has signed a $60—70‚Äëmillion contract for 300—400 Chinese QW‚Äë12 and FN‚Äë16 shoulder‚Äëfired air‚Äëdefence systems, delivered via a Hong Kong intermediary, to harden low‚Äëaltitude defenses around bases and energy sites. This video asks whether that MANPADS deal shreds Xi's reported promise to Trump not to arm Iran—and how it could complicate US‚ÄëIsraeli air operations.
(2026-08-01). Thursday 7/30: Iran War and Protests Outside 4 U.S. Drone Bases: "Refuse Illegal Orders" CA, NY, NV, NM. indybay.org Beale AFB, Marysville, Calif.: toby4peace@sonic.net, 510-501-5412 (July 30 Action) | Holloman AFB, Alamogordo, N.M.: dyldav@proton.me, (575) 528-8671 (July 30 Action) | Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nev.: Kb11680@gmail.com, (702) 417-4607 (July 30 Action)…
(2026-08-01). Saturday 8/1: Build a Movement for the Prosecution of U.S. Leaders. indybay.org Register at bit.ly/TAGMassMeeting…
(2026-08-01). The Death Count Trap: Tallying Gaza Victims won't Stop Israel's Genocide. juancole.com ( Take, for example, a headline like: "13 Palestinians Killed in Gaza, Others Wounded." Though many of us can still feel a deep sense of sadness over such a tragedy, the news itself becomes less shocking over time. | According to
(2026-08-01). Berlin Court declares the city's transport company must continue an advertising campaign for the far-right portal "Nius" wsws.org The courts move swiftly to protect fascist speech while criminalizing opposition to the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2026-08-01). Saturday 8/1: Free virtual screening of the short documentary film "A Cartography of Genocide" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5lG9……
(2026-08-01). Mexican union reaffirms solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu The National Autonomous University of Mexico Workers' Union (Stunam) expressed solidarity with Cuba during the opening of its 43rd Congress, the Cuban Embassy highlighted in Mexico City. | According to a post on the diplomatic mission's social media account, thousands of attendees at the meeting, being held in this capital until August 2, chanted "Cuba yes, Yankees no," in support of the Cuban people. | In a message delivered during the event, the Cuban Ambassador to Mexico, Eugenio Martínez, thanked the workers' organization for its solidarity on behalf of education workers and the Cuban people. | He also denoun…
(2026-08-01). 7/30 Americas Watch: U.S. gov't terrorists weaponize subpoenas vs. the Left. indybay.org Plus: Notable list of activists, organizations & media, and the reasons they're cited according to the "Cuba Report…
(2026-08-01). Tuesday 8/11: Cuba Community Call. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cubacall811…
english.palinfo.com (2026-07-30). Poll: Nearly half of Americans support arresting NetanyahuNearly half of Americans support the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the United States in compliance with an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to a new poll conducted by The Economist and YouGov.
aljazeera.com (2026-07-31). Hamas reaches Gaza disarmament agreement with Board of PeaceAl Jazeera has received a copy of Thursday's agreement, which stipulates that the precise disarmament roadmap must be prepared within 14 days, with possible extensions subject to the approval of an international verification body, and the agreement of all parties.
opb.org (2026-07-31). Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remainHamas said Friday that it will begin disarming as part of a deal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump that also requires Israel to end its strikes and withdraw from Gaza. It marks a potential breakthrough in ending the war, but implementation faces major challenges.
(2026-08-01). Cuba maintains women's majority in National Assembly of People's Power. radiohc.cu Cuba maintains a women's majority in Parliament today, following the validation of 10 new deputies during the recently concluded 7th Ordinary Session of the 10th Legislature, to fill vacancies in an equal number of municipalities across the country. | Of the ten newly appointed members, five are women, maintaining the gender ratio above parity. | At the beginning of the current legislature, the National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP) was composed of 470 members, 57.4 percent of whom were women, according to official data from the body itself. The average age was 46, and more than 94 percent had a university ed…
(2026-08-01). Solar panel equipment arrives in Cuba from Argentina. radiohc.cu After cumbersome negotiations and a difficult journey due to the US blockade against Cuba, a shipment of solar panel equipment sent by the Argentine Solidarity Movement, MASCuba, finally arrived on the island. | Alberto Mas, one of the driving forces behind the "We Are With Cuba" campaign, shared the news with great joy with Prensa Latina. The campaign is supported by more than 60 political, academic, social, student, legal, and human rights organizations, which organized numerous fundraising activities amidst the difficult economic conditions currently facing Argentina. | In total, MASCuba was able to send 45 so…
(2026-08-01). Cuban president receives Colombian counterpart. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel received his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, on Friday for an official visit to the Caribbean island, his last trip abroad as head of state. | At the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, the two leaders reviewed the honor guard, introduced their respective delegations, and subsequently held official talks. | The president's official visit, which will continue until Saturday, August 1st, is at Díaz-Canel's invitation and provides an opportunity to reaffirm their shared commitment to Latin American and Caribbean integration, peace, multilateralism, and sustainable development.
(2026-08-01). Presidente de Cuba recibió a su homólogo colombiano Gustavo Petro. radiohc.cu 
El presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel recibió este viernes en el Palacio de la Revolución a su homólogo colombiano, Gustavo Petro quien realiza una visita oficial a la isla. | Ambos mandatarios dialogaron sobre el fortalecimiento de las relaciones bilaterales, sustentadas en la amistad, el respeto mutuo y la cooperación en diversos ámbitos. Foto: Estudios Revolución | La agenda de Petro en La Habana, que se extenderá hasta mañana día primero de agosto, incluye temas vinculados con la integración latinoamericana y caribeña, la paz regional, el multilateralismo y el desarrollo sostenible. | A su…
(2026-08-01). Santo Domingo 2026: Luchador cubano Garzón se alzó con una presea dorada. radiohc.cu El joven cubano Geannis Garzón obtuvo este viernes una medalla de oro en los 74 kilogramos de la lucha libre, en los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe, Santo Domingo 2026. | Hijo de un histórico multimedallista mundial y atleta olímpico de Cuba (Geandry), el prometedor santiaguero llegó a la final contra el venezolano Ibsen Aguilar como un consagrado, confiado en la preparación y al cierre del primer parcial ya mandaba seis puntos a cero. | En el segundo tiempo buscó pronto la superioridad (10-0), que consiguió con precisos movimientos sobre el colchón, para entregarse a pasear la enseña de su nación ante la m…
(2026-08-01). Presidente Díaz-Canel destaca papel de las Zonas de Defensa. radiohc.cu Por: Alina Perera Robbio | Una frase del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz cerró la explicación detallada y muy práctica que esta mañana de viernes, desde la Zona de Defensa "Calvario Fraternidad" —ubicada en el capitalino municipio de Arroyo Naranjo—, pudieron escuchar altos dirigentes de la Revolución cubana en la jornada del Día Nacional de la Defensa. | Luego de compartir experiencias como dirigente de base, en calidad de presidente de la Zona de Defensa "Calvario Fraternidad", Víctor Manuel Mir Lorenzo leyó, línea a línea y ante la presencia del presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Migue…
(2026-08-01). Aleksandr Galushka: "United States is aggressively failing to restrain itself in the global market" unitedworldint.com By Aleksandr Galushka, Former Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic, President, "Kristall Rosta" Foundation, Russia 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 …
(2026-08-01). Saturday 8/15: "They Have Names" a theatrical act in solidarity with Gaza. indybay.org Uptown Gallery @ Sumud Mural | 401 26th Street, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-08-01). Israel launches attacks across Gaza one day after Hamas agrees to disarm. aljazeera.com Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed at least two Palestinians, hours after Hamas agreed to a draft peace deal.
(2026-08-01). Is Israel really ready to withdraw from Gaza? aljazeera.com Netanyahu faces political turmoil over Gaza disarmament plan tied to Israel's potential withdrawal from the enclave.
(2026-08-01). US looting of Venezuela continues amid earthquake disaster. wsws.org The widening humanitarian crisis has not stopped the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars from Venezuelan oil sales—with estimates as high as 96.5 percent of the revenue.
(2026-08-01). China's trade promotion body OKs 1,529 overseas exhibition projects in H1 2026. ecns.cn China approved 1,529 overseas exhibition projects in the first half of 2026, according to data released by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) at a news conference on Friday.
(2026-08-01). VR experience recreates Old Summer Palace at Fujian Museum. ecns.cn An exhibition opened on Wednesday at South China's Fujian Museum, featuring the original bronze-horse head statue from the Old Summer Palace and a large-scale immersive VR experience to revitalize cultural heritage.
(2026-08-01). Zhongji Innolight's $6.8 billion Hong Kong IPO marks city's largest in 7 years. ecns.cn Zhongji Innolight Co., Ltd., a global leader in high-speed optical interconnect solutions, raised approximately HK$53.4 billion ($6.8 billion) in its Hong Kong IPO on Thursday, marking the city's largest public offering since Alibaba's secondary listing in 2019.
(2026-08-01). East China city hosts Africa fair with over $29 million in intended deals. ecns.cn A supply and procurement fair focusing on African markets was held in Jinhua, a city in east China's Zhejiang province, on Thursday, bringing together over 100 buyers and nearly 200 local business representatives from Africa and Asia.
(2026-08-01). FIFA World Cup plan fallout: AFC reacts as Infantino scraps investment push. aljazeera.com Asian Football Confederation says FIFA future must be 'shaped through proper consultation' after World Cup plan fallout.
(2026-08-01). Peru's ex-president Humala released after conviction overturned. aljazeera.com Humala and his wife were sentenced to 15 years last year after being convicted of money laundering.
(2026-08-01). Liberia's kush crisis: The hidden trade behind a generation at risk. aljazeera.com As kush spreads across Liberia, families face the fallout while traffickers remain largely out of reach.
(2026-08-01). 2,300-year-old grain wine identified in sealed bronze vessel. ecns.cn Researchers have identified traces of a cereal-based alcoholic beverage dating back approximately 2,300 years in a sealed bronze vessel unearthed in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
(2026-08-01). Dianchi International Coffee Culture Carnival to kick off on Saturday. ecns.cn The 2026 Dianchi International Coffee Culture Carnival will run from August 1 to 9 in Kunming.
(2026-08-01). Music festival empowers elderly to enjoy later life. ecns.cn Experts noted that the event helps Dandong build a new model for integrated cultural and tourism development targeting the "silver economy."
(2026-08-01). 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.
(2026-08-01). Saturday 8/1: March Against the Madness. indybay.org approx 1 mile march starts at 5pm at: | Valor Partners | 260 Homer Ave | Palo Alto, CA 94301 | and ends with short rally at approximately 5: 45pm at | Palantir | 100 Hamilton. Ave. | downtown Palo Alto | (corner Hamilton Ave/Alma St. demo is on the Alma side of…
(2026-08-01). Saturday 8/1: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Canyon Meadow Staging Area, Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park (7867 Redwood Road, Oakland, CA 94619)…
(2026-08-01). Thursday 7/30: Help Victims of Another Tentcrusher Expedition on Thursday July 30? indybay.org Coral St. between Hiway 9/River St. and Limekiln…
(2026-08-01). Saturday 8/1: San José…Defend Democracy. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-08-01). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org Sanitation worker strikes continue across India and tea workers block a highway in Bangladesh. In Australia, nurses reject a union-endorsed sellout and doctors vote to strike for the first time in decades.
(2026-08-01). Medicaid work requirements take effect: No money for healthcare, $1.5 trillion for war. wsws.org Trump's bill is projected to cut about $1.4 trillion in federal spending over 10 years. The government estimates the work requirements for Medicaid will strip 2.3 million people from the Medicaid rolls in its first year.
(2026-08-01). German government in crisis. wsws.org The government's disastrous poll ratings reflect growing opposition to policies that enjoy no support whatsoever among the population.
(2026-08-01). Friday 8/7: Artistic Free Speech Day in SF! indybay.org In Lafayette Park (between Gough, Sacramento, Laguna and Washington Streets) close to the Gough Street side of the park, in the "meadow gathering space" between Washington Street and the tennis courts.
(2026-08-01). Home Affairs to facilitate ID applications, collections this voter registration weekend. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs to facilitate ID applications, collections this voter registration weekend | As the final Electoral Commission's voter registration weekend gets underway, Home Affairs offices across the country are open for citizens to apply for and collect their IDs this weekend. ⚪ "Home Affairs offices nationwide will be open from 8am to 5pm to support voter registration weekend for ID applications and collections only," the Department of Home Affairs said in a post on social media platform, X. ⚪ This is as the Electoral Commission (IEC) has completed its preparations for the final voting station-based registrat…
(2026-08-01). Xi faces 1000-mile problem just before Taiwan 'war': Japan's new missiles can reach deep into China. hindustantimes.com Japan has successfully conducted its first live-fire test of a U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missile from a warship, marking a major milestone in its expanding long-range strike capabilities. The test, carried out with U.S. support, comes as regional tensions with China and North Korea continue to rise. Tokyo is also moving ahead with plans to acquire up to 400 Tomahawk missiles, significantly enhancing its stand-off defense capability. The development is expected to deepen U.S.-Japan military cooperation and could have major implications for security across the Taiwan Strait and the wider Indo-Pacific region.
(2026-08-01). Wednesday 7/29: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-08-01). Monday 8/3: 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…
(2026-08-01). Philippine Ambassador on ICE Gives Cold Shoulder to Activists. indybay.org Ahead of Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marco Jr's State of the National Address slated for July 27, over 80 members from the BANYA—DMV regional council began a two-day speakout protest. Calling their action, "The People's State of the Nation Address" they rejected President Marco's fifth State of the Nation address which they charged was "built on repression, exploitation, and subservience to US imperialism…" characterized by "worsening attacks on workers, peasants, migrants and other oppressed sectors."
(2026-08-01). US drops charges against Olympian for damage to Reflecting Pool. aljazeera.com The US Department of Justice has moved to dismiss its case against Olympian David Hearn.
(2026-08-01). Thursday 8/6: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-08-01). Saturday 9/26: 10th Annual Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories. indybay.org Brava Theater Center, 2781 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA…
(2026-08-01). Russia bombs US weapons hub for 1st time in war: Shocked Trump realises nothing's safe from Putin. hindustantimes.com In a July 30 barrage, Russia killed at least eight civilians, destroyed homes in Radushne and hit a food plant in Pavlohrad, while a Kh‚Äë101 cruise missile overshot Ukraine and crashed in Poland's Lublin region, triggering NATO alarm. Moscow also wiped out US‚Äëowned Terminal Autonomy's Kyiv drone factory—its first direct strike on a US‚Äëregistered company in the war—just as Ukraine retaliated days earlier by destroying a high‚Äëvalue Murmansk‚ÄëBN electronic‚Äëwarfare station in occupied Crimea.
(2026-08-01). ESG AND THE FINANCIAL RISK: The Black Nuclear Cloud Hanging Over The World Economy. wattsupwiththat.com Countries and standard-setters are addressing the impossibility of verifying emissions by treating emissions data as legal assumptions.
(2026-08-01). China releases first cross-border tax guide for international transport industry. ecns.cn China's State Taxation Administration released the country's first industry-specific cross-border tax guide on Friday, providing maritime, air and land transport operators with a standardized reference for fulfilling their tax obligations.
(2026-08-01). Friday 7/31: Discussion on: This is a Rare Time When Revolution Becomes Possible. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-08-01). 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 .
(2026-08-01). European Countries See Remarkable Decline in Tooth Decay in Absence of Water Fluoridation. indybay.org Tooth decay declined equally in fluoridated and non-fluoridated countries of the world.
(2026-08-01). Beijing-Taipei youth table tennis exchange opens with 200 players. ecns.cn The 2026 Beijing-Taipei youth table tennis exchange opened in Beijing on Thursday, with over 200 young representatives from both sides of the Taiwan Strait taking part.
(2026-08-01). Kanbula Global Geopark officially unveiled in Qinghai. ecns.cn The Kanbula Global Geopark was officially unveiled on Thursday in Tongren, Huangnan Zang Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2026-08-01). 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.
(2026-08-01). China In Photos: Chinese chip giant CXMT's market capitalization briefly surpasses 4 trillion yuan. ecns.cn The total market capitalization of Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT briefly exceeded 4 trillion yuan ($592.13 billion) on Friday morning.
(2026-08-01). Why has Infantino scrapped FIFA's World Cup investment plan? What to know. aljazeera.com How FIFA President Gianni Infantino was forced abandon his World Cup equity plan after seismic backlash across football.
(2026-08-01). Bullet Holes in Protest Signs Look Real at Mountain View Demo Calling for Justice. indybay.org On July 25, a protest in Mountain View honored Lorenzo Salgado Araujo of Houston and Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero of Maine and others killed by authorities. Some signs displayed bullet holes.
(2026-08-01). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-08-01). Trump regime may be trying to kill Americans. indybay.org The convicted felon President Donald J, Trump and the Trump administration may be trying to kill Americans, one way or another.
(2026-08-01). August is National Breastfeeding Month (NBM) in the USA. indybay.org August 2026 is National Breastfeeding Month in the USA. This Press Release is an effort to bring about a greater awareness of the importance of Human breast milk as an infant's first food. There are important questions and useful resources to encourage a greater adoption of breastfeeding globally.
(2026-08-01). Protesters detained at rally in support of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. aljazeera.com Police detained several protesters in Lahore, Pakistan as they rallied in solidarity with Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
(2026-08-01). China's total installed power capacity expected to exceed 50 bln kW by 2030. ecns.cn China's total installed power generation capacity is expected to exceed 50 billion kilowatts during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), a senior official with the China Electricity Council said Thursday.
(2026-08-01). Hong Kong Palace Museum exhibition blends ancient wisdom with modern art. ecns.cn A themed exhibition opened Tuesday at the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM), featuring works by nine Hong Kong artists that explore how ancient Chinese wisdom inspires modern life.
(2026-08-01). Chinese study offers new way to monitor colorectal cancer recurrence. ecns.cn A multicenter clinical trial in China has shown that ctDNA-guided surveillance can improve outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer after surgery, enabling earlier detection of recurrence.
(2026-08-01). China In Photos: Chinese angler survives bite from severed cobra head. ecns.cn A 72-year-old man in east China's Zhejiang Province narrowly survived after being bitten by the severed head of a cobra, in a rare incident that left him critically ill and nearly cost him his left arm.
(2026-08-01). 25 pioneering innovation projects win prizes at Maker China Hangzhou contest. ecns.cn The 11th Maker China (Hangzhou) Competition concluded Thursday, with 25 projects winning awards in fields ranging from optical core chips to 4D world modeling.
(2026-08-01). Saturday 9/19: Clonetopia 2026 II: NorCal Clone Release Festival. indybay.org 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center + Exit Now Art Gallery (3219 Pierce St, Richmond, CA 94804)…
(2026-08-01). Greater Bay Area vehicle export center opens in Guangzhou. ecns.cn The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Vehicle Export Preparation Center was inaugurated Thursday at Nansha Jinyang Terminal in Guangzhou.
(2026-08-01). Wild giant panda spotted at 4,120 meters in SW China's Sichuan, sharing habitat with snow leopards. ecns.cn A wild giant panda was captured on infrared camera at an altitude of 4,120 meters in the Fengtongzhai National Nature Reserve in Ya'an, Sichuan Province, local authorities said on Thursday.
(2026-08-01). Saturday 8/8: Join Nat Day Of Action In Solidarity With Immigrants, Migrants & Activists: Gen Strike Now. indybay.org BlackRock 400 Howard St. San Francisco…
(2026-08-01). Lula and Morenoite-led union promote arms industry amid US offensive against Brazil. wsws.org The reactivation of Avibras, Brazil's largest arms manufacturer, exposes the alliance between the PT government, the military and the Morenoite union bureaucracy in defense of a nationalist and militarist program.
(2026-08-01). Cross-border trade industrial cluster launched in Guangzhou. ecns.cn The Global Cross-border Trade Industrial Cluster was launched Thursday in Nansha, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, during an ecosystem conference.
(2026-08-01). Table Tennis Super League fuels Xiong'an economy>. ecns.cn The 2026 China Table Tennis Club Super League is underway at Xiong'an Sports Center, where tickets double as discount vouchers for dining, lodging and tours.
(2026-08-01). Madison: LABOR DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR COREY RUIZ!! wibailoutpeople.org 
Union and Community members press conference July 31, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin at the Social Justice Center.
(2026-08-01). Sam Neill, a key figure in Australian and New Zealand new wave cinema, dies aged 78. wsws.org Sam Neill never lost his genuine concern for the plight of workers and the oppressed, contempt for racialist politics and distrust of celebrity.
(2026-08-01). UAW presidential debate reveals class divide between socialist autoworker Will Lehman and pro-apparatus candidates. wsws.org Lehman advanced a program of rank-and-file power, internationalism and the abolition of the UAW bureaucracy in stark contrast to the other candidates seeking to place themselves at the head of the corrupt and bloated union apparatus.
(2026-08-01). Detroit legal aid strikers call for unity: "We should all be out together" wsws.org More than 80 public defenders, social workers, paralegals, and support staff walked out on July 24 against the Neighborhood Defender Service, an agency that handles about half of the indigent defense cases throughout Wayne County.
(2026-08-01). US military says F-35B jet fighter crashes in California, pilot safe. aljazeera.com The jet went down on Friday near the Miramar airbase in San Diego.
(2026-08-01). China's largest associated gas processing station put into use in Xinjiang Oilfield. ecns.cn After a 15-day trial operation, a new facility for cooling associated gas at the No. 81 natural gas processing station of Xinjiang Oilfield's No. 2 Oil Production Plant began operations on Thursday, increasing the daily processing capacity of the station to 3.9 million cubic meters, becoming the largest of its kind in China.
(2026-08-01). Trump administration to dismiss Reflecting Pool charges against David Hearn. aljazeera.com US Attorney Jeanine Pirro, a Trump appointee, acknowledges that the peeling sealant is result of 'botched installation'.
(2026-08-01). Stevens and El-Sayed debate in run-up to Democratic Senate primary. wsws.org El-Sayed made a point of declaring his opposition to socialism, signaling to the corporate oligarchy that he did not represent a threat to its basic interests.
(2026-08-01). Blame Canada's Terrible Regulations For Wildfires Ruining America's Summer. wattsupwiththat.com Policies meant to "manage" forests have instead created more combustible landscapes, contributing to the anomalous rise in total annual area burned.
(2026-08-01). Who died and why: COVID-19, class and mass death in the United States. wsws.org Across both the Trump and Biden administrations, official public health policy forced working class and minority Americans to bear the pandemic's highest death toll.
(2026-08-01). Union bureaucracy, DSA rally behind Troy Jackson after collapse of Graham Platner campaign. wsws.org The former Maine Senate president is being promoted as a working class insurgent, but his 26-year political record is defined by economic nationalism, attacks on immigrant and Canadian workers and corporate subsidies.
(2026-08-01). India PM Modi says he forgives protesters who abused him. geo.tv Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he addresses the press upon his arrival to attend the first day of the monsoon session of parliament in New Delhi, India, July 20, 2026.— ReutersMeta, X asked to take down "abusive" content targeting PM.Words used in protests do not…
(2026-08-01). In just 48 hours, Putin slams Kyiv with second massive strike as Ukraine's air shield buckles. hindustantimes.com Russia launched a second major missile attack on Ukraine within 48 hours, with multiple ballistic missiles striking Kyiv during the early hours of August 1. Ukrainian authorities said at least nine people were killed and 23 others injured as explosions and fires were reported across several districts of the capital. Apartment buildings, warehouses, and other civilian infrastructure sustained heavy damage, while emergency crews rushed to rescue residents trapped under debris. The latest barrage comes just days after another large-scale Russian attack, underscoring the continued intensity of the war. Watch the late…
(2026-08-01). Japan launches national intelligence bureau amid criticism over Takaichi government's alleged push for a wartime system. ecns.cn Several Japanese and foreign media outlets have warned that, the expansion of intelligence powers, coupled with a lack of effective oversight, could lead to the abuse of power, interference in domestic politics, and the erosion of civil liberties, while further undermining Japan's postwar framework for security oversight.
(2026-08-01). China's BeiDou system goes global with expanding applications. ecns.cn Products based on China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System have now been exported to more than 140 countries and regions, six years after Beidou's global positioning service was officially launched.
(2026-08-01). AI drives sharp gains in China's nonferrous metal earnings. ecns.cn Profits at China's major nonferrous metals companies jumped 94% from a year earlier to 418.39 billion yuan ($61.9 billion) in the first half of 2026, data released Wednesday by the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association showed. Output of 10 major nonferrous metals rose 3.3% to 41.51 million metric tons.
(2026-08-01). The Powder Ridge Rock Festival That Never Happened. indybay.org 1971 Poster for the Powder Ridge Rock Festival, that never happened.
(2026-08-01). Yemen's Houthis deny plan to charge ships transiting Red Sea. aljazeera.com Houthis say Red Sea route remains free to use, pushing back on report of new shipping fees.
(2026-08-01). Der Anschlag auf die CSD-Parade in Berlin hat die tiefe Spaltung des deutschen demokratischen Lagers deutlich gemacht. strategic-culture.su Der Angriff eines islamistischen Fanatikers auf die Berliner CSD-Parade hat nicht nur zahlreiche Làºcken im deutschen Rechtssystem offenbart. Diese ermà∂glichen es radikal gesinnten religià∂sen Fundamentalisten, unter rein symbolischer Aufsicht der Polizei auf freiem Fuàü zu bleiben. Eine Polizei, die weder àºber die Mittel noch àºber die Befugnisse verfàºgt, solche Anschlà§ge zu verhindern. Nicht weniger schockierend war die gegensà§tzliche Reaktion der verschiedenen Pole des deutschen demokratischen Spektrums auf dieses Verbrechen. | Zur Erinnerung: Am 25. Juli fuhr…
(2026-08-01). Australia: Significant opposition to union sellout deal at Western Sydney University. wsws.org The "no" vote rate is almost four times higher than the last enterprise agreement vote at WSU in 2022.
(2026-08-01). Nigeria: Red Cross Movement continues tracing 17,000 missing persons cases as families await answers. icrc.org
(2026-08-01). Why Arbaeen — the Shiite Muslim Pilgrimage of Mourning — has a deep Significance that brings Millions to Iraq each Year. juancole.com
(2026-08-01). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-08-01). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-08-01). US to make visa bond programme permanent for people from dozens of countries. geo.tv
(2026-08-01). Violence consumes land and lives in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-08-01). Somalia's families face impossible choices as fuel and food costs soar. icrc.org
(2026-08-01). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-08-01). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's approach to confidentiality. icrc.org
(2026-08-01). Beyond geopolitics: Why Chinese language education should not become a casualty of strategic competition. ecns.cn
(2026-08-01). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-08-01). Iraq United: The Cost of Foreign Strikes. thealtworld.com
(2026-08-01). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-08-01). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-08-01). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-08-01). South Sudan: Finding Loved Ones Again Through the Power of Digital Connectivity. icrc.org
(2026-08-01). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-01). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-08-01). ICRC holds exhibition in Seoul to mark the 60th anniversary of Republic of Korea's accession to the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2026-08-01). ICRC working paper on six ICT-related threats faced by civilian populations. icrc.org
(2026-08-01). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-08-01). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-08-01). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-08-01). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-08-01). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-31). Analysis-Drone strike in Egypt sparks security concerns about Suez oil exports. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Saul, Marwa Rashad and Ahmad GhaddarLONDON, July 30 (Reuters) – A drone strike that damaged two gas tankers in Egyptian waters has renewed energy security concerns about the nearby Suez Canal and a related pipeline, a vital export route for Saudi Arabian oil since the beginning of the Iran war.Even as Iran and its Houthi allies have fired on tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, Egypt's Suez Canal and Sumed pipeline continued to offer safe, northbound export routes for Saudi Red Sea energy cargoes.
(2026-07-31). Trump says US will hit Iran 'very hard,' wants to 'win' war. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Washington will continue striking Iran "very hard," adding that the US wants to "win" the war. | Speaking to reporters during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David in Maryland, Trump said: "We just want to win. We're doing very well. We're trying to be as nice as you can be in a situation like that. But they're being decimated." | "It's very simple," he said, adding: "Iran will not have a nuclear weapon." | "We'll be hitting Iran very hard, and at some point, they're going to say, 'We just can't take it anymore'," Trump added. | TODAY: President Trump gathers his Cabinet…
(2026-07-31). US issues sanctions targeting support networks for Iran's Mahan Air. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday issued new sanctions on Thursday targeting global networks supporting Mahan Air, the Iranian carrier Washington says transports Iran's Revolutionary Guards personnel, as well as weapons and drones. The U.S. Treasury designated six entities and individuals in China, India, Russia and Iran, including several companies that act as sales agents for the U.S.- and E.U.-sanctioned airline, the department said in a statement.
(2026-07-31). Is Kim Jong Un helping Russia to hunt Ukrainian cities? Zelensky claims, 'North Korean missiles…'. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Russia likely used a North Korean-made ballistic missile in its latest strike on Ukraine. Calling it preliminary information pending expert verification, Zelensky accused Moscow and Pyongyang of deepening military cooperation and urged Ukraine's allies to provide more air defense missiles. He argued that stronger military support is needed to counter Russian attacks and alleged that President Vladimir Putin continues seeking weapons from North Korea and Iran to sustain the war. Watch the latest updates, Zelensky's full statement, and the developments surroun…
(2026-07-31). Yemen, an Islamic betrayal and the expanding battlefield. thealtworld.com Never underestimate Yemen. Yemen shall resolutely match escalation for escalation. Just as Iran is doing. | The divided lands of Islam never cease to amaze — and deceive — when it comes to their serial stark betrayal of the principles of Islam. | The House of Saud has launched a "coalition" against Yemen — under the pretext of protecting shipping in the Red Sea. | Only shipping from Saudi Arabia is blockaded in the Red Sea by Yemen's Ansarallah. That's "a siege against a siege": Sana'a after all is under an illegal Saudi blockade for over 11 years. | The Bab al-Mandab is not blockaded: only for…
(2026-07-31). Exclusive-Yemen's Houthis are attacking Saudi Arabia from Iraq, sources say. al-monitor.com By Timour Azhari and Mohammed GhobariRIYADH, July 30 (Reuters) – Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia this week from Iraqi territory in coordination with Iraqi armed groups, according to assessments by Saudi Arabia and regional partners, reflecting growing coordination among Iran-aligned militias, two officials in the region said.
(2026-07-31). Is Trump's Gaza Breakthrough the First Step Toward a Historic US-Iran Deal? thinktank.pk For decades, every American administration has entered the Middle East promising stability and left confronting the same reality: the region's conflicts are deeply interconnected. Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, the Gulf monarchies, the Red Sea, and the wider Arab-Israeli dispute have never functioned as isolated crises. Instead, they form a strategic ecosystem in which progress—or failure—in …
(2026-07-31). Renewed Iran war raises US missile supply concerns. al-monitor.com Tehran's forces have carried out frequent missile and drone attacks in the Middle East since the breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire, raising renewed concerns about Washington's supply of the weapons needed to intercept them. | Highlighting the issue, the US military said it shot down multiple ballistic missiles fired by Tehran in an "attempted surprise attack" this week, following a deadly Iranian strike on American troops in Jordan earlier this month.
(2026-07-31). Iran sees Qeshm as proof: When US loses on battlefield, then Trump's forces bomb civilians instead. hindustantimes.com Iran has accused the United States of targeting civilian areas after a reported strike on Qeshm Island, with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warning that Washington would "pay the price" for the attack. Ghalibaf claimed the strike hit residential homes and described it as part of what he called a series of U.S. actions against Iran. Tehran said its armed forces would continue responding to military threats while accusing Washington of escalating tensions. The allegations come as relations between Iran and the United States remain highly strained following a series of military exchanges and ris…
(2026-07-31). Iran's new calculus: Strike first, talk later. al-monitor.com An increasingly emboldened Tehran has put President Donald Trump in a bind.
(2026-07-31). Turkey ready to participate in post-UNIFIL force in Lebanon, Erdogan tells Aoun. al-monitor.com Aoun paid a one-day visit to Ankara amid Lebanon's push to secure an Israeli withdrawal and end the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
(2026-07-31). Nobel Peace Prize winner Murad says justice for Yazidis far too slow. al-monitor.com Twelve years after the Islamic State's "genocide" of Yazidis in Iraq, Nadia Murad, a former sex slave of the jihadist group, said Thursday that progress towards justice remains far too slow. | IS jihadists seized large swathes of northern Syria and neighbouring Iraq in 2014, declaring a so-called caliphate.
(2026-07-31). Mass arrests of Palestine Action defenders outside Westminster Magistrates Court. wsws.org Since the Labour government's proscription of Palestine Action one year ago, 3,500 people have been arrested under the Terrorism Act (2000) for holding cardboard signs reading, "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action."
(2026-07-31). Amnesty flags India arms sale to Israel. tribune.com.pk 
The Britain-based rights group on Thursday documented how India has "forged a close and profitable partnership with the Israeli defence sector and has become a significant contributor to the supply chains that support Israel's military operations". | Indian state-owned and private entities transferred at least 2,596 military shipments to Israel between October 2023 and November 2025, actively fueling the ongoing genocide in Gaza, a comprehensive report by Amnesty International revealed. | The investigative report, titled "Made in India: The Supply of Weapons and Ammunition to Israel," exposes how Indian defens…
(2026-07-31). US bars imports from 43 more companies over China's alleged forced labour involving Uighurs. tribune.com.pk 
The United States on Friday banned imports from 43 more companies over alleged human rights abuses of Uighur and other minority groups, including Hunan Aihua Group, one of China's largest capacitor manufacturers, according to a government posting. | The companies were added to the Uighur Forced Labour Prevention Act Entity List, which restricts the import of goods tied to what the US has determined are China's alleged human rights abuses and ongoing genocide in the Xinjiang region. | The latest additions also include companies in the pharmace…
(2026-07-31). India's arms exports to Israel 'continue' despite Gaza genocide complicity risks. geo.tv Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi raise their arms upon Netanyahu's arrival at Air Force Station Palam in New Delhi, India, January 14, 2018. Indian firms supplied parts for military-grade weapons.State-owned companies also…
(2026-07-31). US resumes strikes on Iran as global war escalates. wsws.org Trump ordered a pause to 13 nights of US air strikes on Iranian targets Friday under conditions in which US munition stockpiles, especially for its missile defence systems, are running low. However, recent days have underscored that American imperialism and its allies continue to systematically escalate the war.
(2026-07-31). Cuban Diver Ruiz Contributed Bronze in Santo Domingo 2026. radiohc.cu Havana, July 31 (RHC) — Cuban diver Prisis Ruiz today achieved safe and clean executions on the one-meter springboard and contributed a meritorious bronze to her delegation at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026. | At the Juan Pablo Duarte Aquatic Center in Santo Domingo, the 24-year-old once again broke records with precision and elegance, a flawless grip on the board, and dives with perfectly defined angles, scoring 248.50 points. | However, Mexico's Rut Páez reaffirmed her country's dominance in the event, demonstrating absolute control in her performances and achieving a score…
(2026-07-31). The road is difficult, but the will to win is unwavering. radiohc.cu Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the closing of the Seventh Ordinary Session of the National Assembly of People's Power in its Tenth Legislature, at the Convention Palace, on July 30, 2026, "Year of the Centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz."
(2026-07-31). The State Department's Cuba Report Revives McCarthyism While Ignoring the Human Cost of Sanctions. progressivehub.net MEDEA BENJAMIN | MEDEA'S SUBSTACK…
(2026-07-31). Feria del Libro de La Habana 2026: La buena lectura como mejor ofrenda. radiohc.cu Más de mil 300 novedades en los diferentes formatos de libros impresos y digitales y la comercialización de más de dos millones 400 mil ejemplares marcarán la edición 34 de la Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana (FILH 2026), que del 10 al 16 de agosto se celebrará con otra sede principal, la Estación Cultural de Línea y 18, en el capitalino municipio de Plaza de la Revolución. | En conferencia de prensa, Juan Rodríguez Cabrera, presidente del Instituto Cubano del Libro (ICL), precisó que el evento sesionará en varias subsedes de La Habana, y luego se extenderá al resto de las provincias, hasta concluir el…
(2026-07-31). Aprueban en ciudad italiana de Savona moción de apoyo a Cuba. radiohc.cu El Consejo Municipal de la ciudad italiana de Savona, en la norteña región de Liguria, aprobó una resolución de apoyo a Cuba y de condena al criminal bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra la isla, indicó hoy un portavoz. | Marco Papacci, presidente de la Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba (Anaic), destacó en declaraciones a Prensa Latina la importancia de esta moción que compele al alcalde, Marco Russo y demás autoridades locales, a demandar ante el gobierno italiano un firme rechazo a la agresiva política norteamericana contra el país antillano. | En tal sentido, se insta a que Italia incluya en el diálogo bi…
(2026-07-31). Desde Alkaria: Cuba merece amor y respeto. radiohc.cu 
El verano santaclareño tiene un color especial desde que llegó, por segunda vez, la Organización No Gubernamental Alkaria, quien no es solo un proyecto de colaboración entre Villa Clara y Cataluña, sino un encuentro de corazones que se abrazan más allá de las distancias, afirma Xavier Barreda Cortiela, al frente de este grupo de catalanes amigos de Cuba. | Esta vez, los jóvenes voluntarios han puesto su energía y su cariño en dos escuelas de la ciudad capital: la primaria Fernando Cuesta Piloto y la secundaria Capitán Roberto Rodríguez. Allí, los niños y adolescentes han encontrado en los talleres un espacio para…
(2026-07-31). China reitera llamado a EE.UU. a cesar coerción contra Cuba. radiohc.cu China llamó hoy a Estados Unidos a cesar las amenazas del uso de la fuerza contra Cuba y poner fin a todas las sanciones unilaterales impuestas a la isla, tras reportes sobre un presunto plan de acción militar de Washington. | La portavoz del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Mao Ning, afirmó que Beijing tomó nota de las informaciones publicadas sobre la supuesta elaboración de ese plan por parte de Estados Unidos. | La vocera señaló que China ya expresó en varias ocasiones su posición sobre este asunto y reiteró el llamado a Washington para detener de inmediato cualquier amenaza de empleo de la fuerza contra…
(2026-07-31). Díaz-Canel: La situación es compleja pero la voluntad de vencer es inquebrantable. radiohc.cu Discurso de Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, en la clausura del Séptimo Periodo Ordinario de Sesiones de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular en su X Legislatura. Palacio de Convenciones, La Habana, 30 de julio de 2026, Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz. | (Versiones Taquigráficas — Presidencia de la República) | Querido General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución Cubana; | Queridas diputadas y queridos diputados: | Deseo iniciar mis palabras, hoy Día de los Mártires, c…
(2026-07-31). Comunistas italianos celebrarán en Cuba el centenario de Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu Una delegación de la Red de los Comunistas de Italia visitará Cuba en la primera quincena de agosto, para participar en eventos por el centenario del natalicio del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, se conoció este viernes. | La comitiva de ese partido político estará presidida por el académico Luciano Vasapollo, así como por Giacomo Marchetti y Rita Martufi, directivos de dicha organización, quienes asistirán al I Coloquio Internacional "Fidel: legado y futuro", a celebrarse del 10 al 13 de agosto en el Palacio de las Convenciones, en La Habana. | Ese encuentro es organizado por el Centro Fidel Castro Ruz junto a…
(2026-07-31). Brahim Mokhtar Buyema: "The failure to resolve these issues is the signal of a much bigger war!" unitedworldint.com By Brahim Mokhtar Buyema, Director General for Asian Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Former Minister of State, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic 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. …
(2026-07-31). Gaza ceasefire talks show rare breakthrough. tribune.com.pk 
Talks aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza have made rare progress, with mediators and Hamas leaders advancing discussions on the full implementation of a US-brokered peace plan during negotiations in Cairo, sources close to the talks said on Thursday. | A Hamas official and a diplomat familiar with the negotiations described the discussions as "positive" and "making progress", while cautioning that any breakthrough would depend on Israel's response and whether both sides could reach a comprehensive agreement. | The negotiations, involving mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye, are focused on the second…
(2026-07-31). UAW president faces political retaliation over Gaza ceasefire stance. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—While United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain continues to be under federal investigation, new allegations from the union claim that the court-appointed federal monitor has engaged in a years-long campaign of political retaliation against Fain, after the UAW called for a ceasefire in Gaza. The Department of Justice opened a grand jury investigation into Fain …
(2026-07-31). Trump says 'Board of Peace' reaches Gaza disarmament deal. al-monitor.com July 30 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his so-called "Board of Peace" reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Palestinian Hamas militants and other armed groups in Gaza.In a post on Truth Social, Trump cast it as a "major milestone in the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan" to end Israel's war in Gaza.Trump said the deal would be carried out in phases, with Israeli forces withdrawing as disarmament proceeds and an International Stabilization Force working with a new Palestinian police force to secure the enclave.
(2026-07-31). Hamas says it agrees to written Gaza ceasefire deal for 2nd phase tied to Israeli compliance. tribune.com.pk 
Hamas on Friday agreed to a written agreement for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire based on a "comprehensive package" of reciprocal and simultaneous commitments, conditional on Israel's full implementation of the first phase, according to senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad. | Hamad, a member of Hamas' political bureau and its negotiating delegation, said the group had approved a "clear, written agreement" covering Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, reconstruction, the deployment of international forces, the assumption of duties by the National Committee for Administration of Gaza, and weapons arrang…
(2026-07-31). Hamas agrees to deal for disarmament, Israel's withdrawal from Gaza. al-monitor.com Hamas said Friday it agreed to a deal to end the war with Israel that included provisions addressing its weapons and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. | The group's disarmament has been one of the key sticking points in the advancement of a ceasefire deal that has been in place in Gaza since October.
(2026-07-31). Explainer-What is US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace'? al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Simon LewisWASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his so-called Board of Peace reached a deal for the total disarmament ‚Äåof Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory. Trump said the agreement was "historic" and will be implemented in phases, with Israeli forces, which control about two-thirds of Gaza as of late April, withdrawing from the territory as disarmament proceeds.
(2026-07-31). Main points from Board of Peace's Gaza ceasefire plan>. geo.tv US President Donald Trump holds the charter during a signing ceremony on his Board of Peace. — ReutersThe Board of Peace has published its 15-point "roadmap" for implementing US President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan, including provisions for Hamas's disarmament and Israel's…
(2026-07-31). Venezuela government and opposition to hold talks aimed at path to election. aljazeera.com Talks to be led by former lawmaker Dinorah Figuera as opposition figure Maria Corina Machado left out of proceedings.
(2026-07-31). Corporations, Not Immigrants, Are Responsible for Vast Majority of Healthcare Fraud, OIG Report Shows. theintercept.com 
(2026-07-31). 488 national standards to take effect in China on Aug. 1. ecns.cn A total of 488 national standards, including 46 mandatory and 442 recommended ones, will take effect in China on Saturday.
(2026-07-31). Children face higher threat of US deportation as legal support deal expires. aljazeera.com Advocates warn expiring contract could leave 24,000 children without legal representation, increasing risk of expulsion.
(2026-07-31). IEC warns voter registration is not open indefinitely. sanews.gov.za IEC warns voter registration is not open indefinitely | The Electoral Commission (IEC) has urged South Africans to register to vote ahead of the final voter registration weekend, warning more than 11 million eligible voters who have not yet registered that voter registration is not open indefinitely. | IEC Stakeholder Liaison and Civic Education National Assistant Manager Mmakgabo Jerry Ramatlhodi said more than 40 million people are eligible to vote, while over 28.7 million are registered voters in South Africa. | Addressing a webinar on youth participation in democracy and civic education on Friday, Ramatlhodi…
(2026-07-31). Mallory Hawk releases debut album, 'Chinook,' helping her plant roots in Philadelphia through variety and introspection. whyy.org 
(2026-07-31). For the Second Time, Lawmakers Failed to Fix California's Warning System for Teacher Misconduct. nationofchange.org California is set to launch a database for school support staff, such as bus drivers and janitors, with substantiated claims of egregious misconduct. Setting up a similar system for public school teachers, however, is proving more complicated.
(2026-07-31). Ummbila Emoyeni heralds new chapter in South Africa's energy transition. sanews.gov.za Ummbila Emoyeni heralds new chapter in South Africa's energy transition | President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the launch of commercial operations at the Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility near Bethal as a significant step towards strengthening South Africa's energy security, creating jobs and advancing the country's Just Energy Transition. | The President officially launched the commencement of commercial operations at the wind energy facility on Friday, describing the project as an important example of how government, the private sector, Eskom and communities can work together to drive infrastructure developm…
(2026-07-31). The deadly Atlantic route: Over 140 people die while fleeing from West Africa to Europe. wsws.org The mass deaths in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean will only cease when the EU and its member governments are overthrown and brought to trial for their crimes and the murder of thousands of refugees.
(2026-07-31). Spain deploys troops as migrants storm Ceuta. tribune.com.pk 
Spain will deploy military units to reinforce police in the North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants broke through the border from Morocco on Thursday, overwhelming security forces and prompting authorities to step up emergency measures. | Following an appeal by the Ceuta regional government for military support, the Interior Ministry said three platoons of 20 soldiers each, a diving unit and a military vessel would be deployed by Friday, while special police intervention units would be reinforced to a total of 200 personnel. | Earlier, video footage showed hundreds of migrants swimming into…
(2026-07-31). Burnham pledges nuclear weapons submarines to be paid for by welfare cuts. wsws.org The £8.4 billion pledged for the next phase of Britain's Dreadnought nuclear armed submarine programme was the first significant funding announcement of Burnham's premiership, committing him to austerity and war.
(2026-07-31). Reels of a vanishing heritage. tribune.com.pk 
For generations of Peshawar residents, a trip to the cinema was more than an evening's entertainment. It was a shared cultural ritual where families gathered, friendships were forged and Pashtun stories unfolded on the silver screen. | Today, many of those iconic cinema halls have disappeared, replaced by shopping plazas and commercial complexes, reflecting not only changing business priorities but also a profound transformation in the province's cultural landscape. | Every weekend, Ehtisham Khan would drive his friends to Firdus Cinema on GT Road, where long queues stretched outside the ticket window and the…
(2026-07-31). US proposes cuts to Colorado River use for Arizona, California and Nevada. aljazeera.com The proposal comes as the river faces a historic water shortage, with reservoirs reaching levels not seen since 1957.
(2026-07-31). Turkey, Pakistan among 14 countries backing Saudi Arabia's anti-Houthi Red Sea alliance. al-monitor.com Riyadh won political backing from 14 countries for its proposed maritime defense coalition, but members have yet to commit to joining as Washington weighs its position.
(2026-07-31). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-31). Israeli Defense Ministry Plan Suggests Potential War Crimes. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Palestinians collect their belongings from their evacuated homes after the Israeli army issued a number of short-term access permits for residents of the occupied West Bank refugee camp of Tulkarem, June 17, 2026. | © 2026 Majdi Mohammed/AP Photo…
(2026-07-31). Can MBS' maritime defense alliance stop Houthi missiles from turning Red Sea tankers into fireballs. hindustantimes.com Saudi Arabia is leading efforts to establish a multinational maritime defense alliance aimed at protecting shipping lanes, energy infrastructure, and global trade routes amid rising security threats in the Red Sea. According to reports, 14 countries have backed the proposal, with Riyadh expected to host the coalition's headquarters. The initiative follows growing concerns over attacks on commercial vessels and tankers, including threats linked to the Houthis. Military officials and representatives from 43 countries, along with a European Union delegation, recently discussed regional maritime security and supply c…
(2026-07-31). From dialogue partnership to strategic presence: Türkiye's next move in ASEAN. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Türkiye has become a Dialogue Partner of ASEAN, but a higher diplomatic title will not create regional influence on its own. Türkiye already has a broad cooperation agenda and an ASEAN—Türkiye Fund at the ASEAN Secretariat. The next step is to turn that existing fund into a predictable multi-year program, supported …
(2026-07-31). eThekwini welcomes improved business confidence in municipal responsiveness. sanews.gov.za eThekwini welcomes improved business confidence in municipal responsiveness | The eThekwini Municipality has welcomed an improvement in business confidence regarding its responsiveness to service delivery complaints, despite an overall decline in business sentiment during the second quarter of 2026. | According to the latest Durban Business Confidence Index (DBCI), the proportion of respondents who believed the municipality was unlikely to address service delivery complaints within a reasonable timeframe, declined from 77.4% in the first quarter of 2026 to 71.2% in the second quarter. | The municipality said the…
(2026-07-31). World Rugby says no ultimatum given to Samoa over governance fiasco. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Christina Persico of RNZ Pacific World Rugby has denied reports that it gave Samoa an ultimatum to sort out problems over which body governs the sport in the country, or face a ban from international competition. This follows reports that the Samoan government was given 24 hours — until Friday — to accept a…
(2026-07-31). UK's highest court to hear Palestine Action's appeal against ban. al-monitor.com Britain's Supreme Court said on Thursday it has agreed to hear the high-profile case brought by the co-founder of activist group Palestine Action appealing against a contentious government ban which has led to thousands of arrests. | Huda Ammori has been fighting the group's prohibition by the interior ministry since it was imposed in July 2025 under the UK's Terrorism Act.
(2026-07-31). MG JW to export vehicles to Bangladesh. tribune.com.pk 
MG JW Automobile Pakistan has signed an agreement with Bangladesh's RANCON Group to export locally assembled vehicles to Bangladesh, marking a significant milestone for Pakistan's automotive industry, according to a statement on Thursday. | Under the agreement, MG JW will export 100 vehicles to Bangladesh during the current year, with total exports projected to reach 5,800 vehicles over the next four years. | Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan witnessed the signing ceremony and said the agreement would generate millions of dollars in foreign exchange for Pak…
(2026-07-31). Phased oil sector deregulation soon. tribune.com.pk 
The government has decided to press ahead with phased deregulation of the oil industry, which comes after shifting from the weekly to daily petroleum price revisions in the face of continuing US-Iran war. | Officials say that Pakistan's experience demonstrates that deregulation, when accompanied by healthy competition, can deliver tangible benefits to consumers. Unlike petrol and high-speed diesel, the high octane blending component (HOBC) is deregulated, allowing oil companies to compete in prices and offer consumers a better value. | A similar transformation has already taken place in the telecommu…
(2026-07-31). Guangdong town moves 239 residents to safety ahead of flood peak. ecns.cn A total of 239 residents have been evacuated overnight Sunday from Baokou Town in Huidong County, Huizhou, south China's Guangdong Province ahead of a flood peak triggered by Typhoon Noul. No one was killed or injured.
(2026-07-31). Saudi group eyes $10b investment in Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia's Falcon Vision Group has expressed interest in investing $10 billion in Pakistan, as Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh assured the delegation of full facilitation for investment in the country. | The minister held a meeting with a high-level delegation comprising business personalities, overseas Pakistanis and media representatives, according to the Board of Investment. The delegation included Muhammad Tariq Ghaus, Vice Chairman and President of Falcon Vision Company, based in Jeddah, and other senior representatives. | Sheikh reaffirmed the board's commitment to pr…
(2026-07-31). The Return Of The Kingmakers. levernews.com The final chapters of Master Plan: The Kingmakers are almost here.If you've been following Season 2, you know we've been tracing the decades-long campaign to build an all-powerful presidency. The remaining episodes of The Kingmakers complete that story. From Dick Cheney's post-9/11 expansion of executive power to Barack Obama's drone war to Project 2025, we reveal the plot to build an all-powerful presidency — and put it in the hands of a man who wants to be king.We've just released a
(2026-07-31). Volunteer Spotlight: Madison Chapter Member April Peterson. worldbeyondwar.org 
Each month, we share the stories of World BEYOND War volunteers around the world. Want to volunteer with World BEYOND War? Email .
; ⚪ Location: : | Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. | How did you get involved with anti-war activism and World BEYOND War (WBW)?: | I first connected with the What kinds of WBW activities do you…
(2026-07-31). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-31). Pakistan mine explosion: 32 workers killed, 10 still trapped after deadly coal mine blast in Balochistan. ptcnews.tv Quetta (Pakistan): At least 32 miners were killed after a powerful explosion ripped through a coal mine in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province. Rescue teams are continuing efforts to reach around 10 workers who are still believed to be trapped inside the mine.The incident occurred on the outskirts of Quetta, the provincial capital, where officials suspect a build-up of methane gas triggered the blast. | Also Read…
(2026-07-30). 20th CPC Central Committee to hold fifth plenary session in October. ecns.cn The fifth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will be held in Beijing in October, according to a decision made at a CPC Central Committee Political Bureau meeting on Thursday.
(2026-07-31). Missile on NATO soil becomes Poland's proof that starving Ukraine of air defense is a deadly game. hindustantimes.com Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Warsaw is considering providing additional Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine after an explosion near Poland's border that was allegedly linked to a Russian missile. Tusk argued that stronger air defenses could help prevent future incidents and stressed that Poland's security is closely tied to Ukraine's defense. He also said the next 100 days could be decisive for the war and commented on recent tensions with Zelensky, describing the Ukrainian leader as having "good intentions" while acknowledging political differences. Watch the full statements and latest developments.
(2026-07-31). New Zealand students condemn death threat against US socialist auto worker Will Lehman. wsws.org The IYSSE's club at Victoria University of Wellington passed a resolution condemning the threat made by United Auto Workers official Raymond Jensen Jr. against Lehman, who is running for president of the UAW on a socialist platform.
(2026-07-31). FIFA World Cup fallout: Infantino scraps private investment plan. aljazeera.com FIFA and its president Infantino faced fierce backlash across football world over plans to sell stake in World Cup.
(2026-07-31). National Nurses United drives to protect workers, patients vs corporate greed. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The National Nurses United began an intensive campaign to protect their patients and worker safety on the job against the dangers and ravages of corporate greed. In letters to both congressional committees dealing with workers' issues and in an online petition the union wants viewers to send to lawmakers, the nurses warn "corporate greed could …
(2026-07-31). Will 100% US Tariffs Push India and China Away from Russia—or Away from America? thinktank.pk The geopolitical confrontation between the United States and Russia is entering a new and potentially more disruptive phase. Unlike earlier rounds of sanctions that focused primarily on Russian banks, energy firms and technology exports, Washington is now debating a far broader instrument of economic pressure—one designed to penalise countries that continue purchasing large volumes of …
(2026-07-31). Operation Vulindlela progress report released. sanews.gov.za Operation Vulindlela progress report released | Operation Vulindlela (OV) is making strides in the implementation of reforms in various sectors in South Africa. | This according to the 2026 Quarter 1 report released on Friday. | The reform implementation programme is a joint initiative of the National Treasury and the Presidency aimed at accelerating structural reforms to achieve rapid and inclusive economic growth, improve service delivery and strengthen state capability. | "This quarter saw continued progress in advancing reforms to improve the performance of network industries, address challenges in local gove…
(2026-07-31). Tens of millions face Medicaid cutoff, as Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" work requirements lock into place. wsws.org A seismic change in how Medicaid benefits are distributed—requiring millions of recipients to provide documentation of 80 hours of work or face cutoff—has largely flown under the radar.
(2026-07-31). At least 25 people killed, dozens injured in Algeria bus crash. aljazeera.com At least 25 people have been killed and dozens others injured in a bus crash in Algeria.
(2026-07-30). China's light industry logs steady growth in H1. ecns.cn China's light industry posted steady growth in the first half of this year, with domestic consumption expanding and exports rising at a faster pace, according to data released by the China National Light Industry Council.
(2026-07-31). The Great "Hot Drought" Humbug: Why Lake Powell Is Really Drying Up. wattsupwiththat.com It is collapsing because a standard, historically recurring dry spell hit a river system that was already being pumped dry past its physical limits.
(2026-07-31). AI-produced drama debuts on Chinese satellite TV. ecns.cn China's first mid-length costume drama on intangible cultural heritage, produced entirely by AIGC, recently aired on Anhui Satellite TV, a Chinese satellite television channel.
(2026-07-31). Democracy Now! 2026-07-31 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 31, 2026; Rep. Ro Khanna on Blanche Nomination, Epstein Accountability and His Detention by Israeli Settlers; "Assault, Misogyny, Verbal Threats": Mother Jones Exposé on Allegations Against GOP Rep. Max Miller; "Zero Accountability": Ecuadorian Prosecutor Assassinated While Investigating U.S. Boat Strikes; "Digital Doppelgangers": Naomi Klein Corrects the Record on Viral AI-Generated Quote | Headlines for July 31, 2026; Rep. Ro Khanna on Blanche Nomination, Epstein Accountability and His Detention by Israeli Settlers; "Assault, Misogyny, Verbal Threats…
(2026-07-31). F-35B Crashes And Burns At Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-07-31). Delaware election 2026: Primary voter guides, key races and more. whyy.org Who is on the ballot in Delaware?: | In Delaware, primary elections are only held for races featuring more than one candidate per party. Unopposed candidates advance to the Nov. 3 general election. | Below is a look at Not sure which state House and Senate district you fall under? Voters can If viewing the below via mobile device, rotate for the best viewing experience.
(2026-07-30). Chinese vice premier holds video call with U.S. treasury secretary, trade representative. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also China's lead person for China-U.S. economic and trade affairs, held a video call on Thursday with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
(2026-07-30). Elderly man rescued after drifting at sea for 24 hours off Fujian coast. ecns.cn A man in his 60s was rescued by the Ningde Coast Guard in southeast China's Fujian Province after drifting at sea for nearly 24 hours, local authorities said Thursday.
(2026-07-31). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-31). Does FIFA need private investment? aljazeera.com The world football body is facing growing backlash after its proposal to sell a stake in its top events.
(2026-07-31). Met Office Say Class 5 Lingwood Meets International Standards! wattsupwiththat.com The Met Office can no longer claim to be a serious, scientific organisation:…
(2026-07-31). Royal Mail's DM26 rollout exposes CWU's partnership with management—organise the rank-and-file fightback. wsws.org The Communication Workers Union bureaucracy has co-authored this wrecking operation because it accepts EP Group's drive to make Royal Mail "competitive" and "sustainable" for the company's billionaire investors.
(2026-07-31). Ricefree kueh made in Guangdong wins fans at home and abroad. ecns.cn A traditional snack from Guangdong's Chaoshan region, known as rice-free kueh, has surged in popularity after appearing in the hit film Dear You, drawing food lovers from across China and overseas.
(2026-07-31). Live at 1 PM ET: Climate Scientist Fired. Was It For Countering the Narrative? — The Climate Realism Show. wattsupwiththat.com One of Denmark's most internationally recognized climate researchers, Dr. Henrik Svensmark, was just sacked from his long-time position at the Technical University of Denmark. Unlike many climate scientists, Svensmark conducted actual science experiments, and his work on the effects cosmic rays and clouds have on the climate was leading edge. He was fired after years of moves that look like they were purposely trying to push him out. What happened? Is it because his work didn't support the alarmist climate narrative? We will have Dr. Svensmark on the program to get the story directly from him.
(2026-07-30). Guangxi's Qinzhou Port hits record H1 trade volume of 144.05 bln yuan. ecns.cn Port of Qinzhou registered import and export volume of 144.05 billion yuan in the first half of 2026, surging 32.8% year-on-year to a historic high for the period.
(2026-07-31). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-31). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-31). Iran steps up diplomatic pressure over US military presence in Europe. geo.tv Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends a press conference alongside Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein , in Baghdad, Iraq, June 28, 2026. — Reuters Bulgaria approved deployment of eight US tanker aircraft and 250 personnel.Araqchi says move facilitated aggression…
(2026-07-31). Trouble in Paris? There's a Gaullist cure for that American hubris. responsiblestatecraft.org Last month, as world leaders prepared to gather in France for the G7 Summit, French officials had Donald Trump on the mind.Using its privileges as host, Paris worked diligently to avoid any hiccups that might upset the U.S. president. First, it
(2026-07-31). 4 water main ruptures in 2 weeks: The collapse of social infrastructure in Los Angeles. wsws.org Four Los Angeles water main collapses expose the systemic decay of American infrastructure under capitalism, sacrificed to war and corporate wealth.
(2026-07-31). Big Tech On The Path To Net Zero — 2026 Edition. wattsupwiththat.com after the level of sanctimony that these guys have engaged in, let alone censorship of others, nobody should forget that it was all a scam from the outset.
(2026-07-31). Interview on the new book: The Age of Conquering the Seas. unitedworldint.com The greatest geopolitical transformation of the twenty-first century is now taking place across the world's oceans: Tevfik Kadan claims that in his book "Denizlerin Fethi àáaƒüƒ±" (The Age of Conquering the Seas) published by Kaynak Publications in Istanbul in June 2026 Tevfik Kadan, editor-in-chief of the daily newspaper Aydƒ±nlƒ±k, examines the global struggle for power …
(2026-07-31). Pathirage beats Chopra and Nadeem to win Commonwealth gold in javelin. aljazeera.com Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage wins gold, while Neeraj Chopra takes silver, but Arshad Nadeem makes early exit.
(2026-07-31). Are copwatchers journalists? Provocateurs? Or something else? therealnews.com 
Police auditors, better known as "copwatchers," have become both famous and notorious for using cell phone cameras and YouTube channels to monitor police activity, confront cops who are breaking the law, and fight for accountability and reform. But is copwatching a form of citizen journalism, or is it just provocation masquerading as accountability? | In this special Police Accountability Report livestream, (in)famous copwatcher Sean Paul Reyes, better known as Long Island Audit, joins hosts Taya Graham and Stephen Janis for a lively, candid debate about one of the most popular and controversial forms of po…
(2026-07-31). NZ tribunal finds Treaty reforms breach Te Tiriti principles, prejudice Māori, damage Māori-Crown relationship. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Layla Bailey-McDowell of RNZ New Zealand's Waitangi Tribunal has found the Crown breached multiple principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi by approving plans to repeal and weaken Treaty protections across 18 pieces of legislation, warning the changes would cause "significant prejudice" to MƒÅori and further damage the MƒÅori-Crown relationship. In its report, Te Tinihanga…
(2026-07-31). The Movement Against Big Tech's Flock Cameras Transcends Partisanship—and It's Winning. nationofchange.org Much like the resistance to AI data centers, the opposition to Flock surveillance cameras has brought the left and the right together against billionaires who are trying to force America into becoming even more of a police state.
(2026-07-31). 'Soft image revival key to economic growth'. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan possesses immense natural resources, tremendous human capital and vast economic potential, with nearly 65% of its population comprising youth, Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheemur Rehman Saigol said, stressing the need for collective efforts to project a positive image globally. | Speaking at a seminar on "Branding Pakistan: Building a Soft Image," Saigol urged all stakeholders, including the government, private sector, intellectuals and civil society, to work together for national development, poverty alleviation and strengthening Pakistan's international standing. | Form…
(2026-07-30). Singapore's employment expands for 19th straight quarter. ecns.cn Singapore's labour market sustained its upward momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with total employment rising for the 19th consecutive quarter.
(2026-07-31). Patrick Stoner Hosts WHYY After Dark: The Marble Hall Murders Premiere. whyy.org Patrick Stoner hosts WHYY After Dark: The Marble Hall Murders Premiere! Enjoy suspense, intrigue, surprises, and free classic movie snacks. Registration is required.
(2026-07-31). A new Trump rule could exclude U.S. scientists from critical discoveries. peoplesworld.org 
For decades, physicists wrestled with a fundamental mystery of the universe. They wanted to know why certain particles — like the protons in atoms — have mass, while particles of light do not. Whatever the reason was, it was crucial to understanding the origins of planets, galaxies and life itself. The leading theory stated that …
(2026-07-31). Soccer-UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans. al-monitor.com By Alan Baldwin and Ian RansomLONDON, July 30 (Reuters) – European soccer's governing body UEFA and its 55 member nations on Thursday voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments in what could be a knockout blow to the global soccer organisation's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to external investors.In a statement that pulled no punches, Europe presented a united front to FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, whose proposal this week blindsided regional confederations and caused uproar just weeks after the World Cup staged in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
(2026-07-31). Home Affairs extends operational hours to support final voter registration. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs extends operational hours to support final voter registration | The Department of Home Affairs will extend operating hours at all offices across the country during the final Voter Registration Weekend on 01 and 02 August 2026. | In a statement on Friday, Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, said all Home Affairs offices will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 08: 00 to 17: 00 to ensure that eligible citizens can access the services they need to register to vote. | According to the department, more than 360 000 identity documents are currently awaiting collection at Home Affairs offices nationw…
(2026-07-30). Death toll rises to 51 in SW China's Chongqing mountain collapse, 10 still missing. ecns.cn The death toll from a mountain collapse in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing, has risen to 51, and 10 people are still missing, local authorities said Thursday.
(2026-07-31). SBP reserves drop $229m to $17.03b. tribune.com.pk 
The State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) foreign exchange reserves declined by $229 million during the week ended July 24, 2026, settling at $17.03 billion, the central bank said. The drop was attributed to external debt repayments. | Pakistan's total liquid foreign reserves stood at $22.4 billion as of July 24. Of these, the SBP held $17.03 billion while the net reserves of commercial banks stood at $5.4 billion. | Furthermore, the Pakistani rupee closed at 277.81 against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Thursday, gaining Rs0.01 from Wednesday's close at 277.82, as the greenback stabilised in early Asian t…
(2026-07-31). UN Security Council holds first straw poll for Secretary-General Guterres' successor. tribune.com.pk 
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held its first straw poll Thursday to assess candidates seeking to replace Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, whose second term is set to conclude at the end of the year. | Speaking to reporters after the closed-door informal vote, Zenon Mukongo Ngay, the Democratic Republic of Congo's UN ambassador and current SC president, said the results would be communicated to the ambassadors of the countries that nominated candidates as well as to the General Assembly president. | Ngay declined to disclose the results publicly, saying this is done to keep the process confident…
(2026-07-31). Kamasi Washington's journey. whyy.org On this edition of Jukebox Journey, Kevin does an artist spotlight on modern jazz saxophone pioneer Kamasi Washington.
(2026-07-31). Bonus Episode Five: The Clock Runs Out on Harrisburg. whyy.org On July 24th, 2026, the Pennsylvania General Assembly missed the deadline set by the state Supreme Court to rewrite the mandatory life without parole sentencing guidelines for second degree murder convictions. In March, the Supreme Court ruled mandatory life without parole sentences for second degree murder to be unconstitutional and gave lawmakers 120 days to create alternative sentencing guidelines. Now that the 120 days have passed without any new bills, the futures of the 1,100 people serving unconstitutional sentences are uncertain. | Cherri Gregg spoke with State Representative Andre D. Carroll, member o…
(2026-07-31). The work continues: Effects of the ADA and Disability Pride Month. peoplesworld.org 
A curb cut on a sidewalk, a ramp into a public building, closed captions on a video, or a workplace accommodation that allows someone to do their job—these are not small conveniences. They are the result of decades of disability rights advocacy that transformed everyday life for millions of people. For many, these changes mean …
(2026-07-31). Abdul El-Sayed on The Intercept Briefing. theintercept.com 
(2026-07-31). Thailand: Investigate Online Attacks Against Rights Defenders. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Angkhana Neelapaijit reports online attacks against her at Bang Yi Reua police station in Bangkok, Thailand, July 31, 2026. | © 2026 Private | (Bangkok) — The Thai authorities should immediately take effective measures to protect the prominent members of parliament Angkhana Neelapaijit and Romadon Panjor and the human rights defender Anchana Heemmina, all of whom have been facing online death threats and attacks, Human Rights Watch said today.On July 31, 2026, Angkhana, a senator and former member of Thailand's National Human Rights Commission, filed a complaint with the Bang…
(2026-07-31). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's caption reads: | U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Garret Burgess, 490th Missile Squadron nuclear and missile operations officer, pulls a blast door inside a launch control center at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, April 11, 2026. The blast door secures access to the underground Launch Control Center…
(2026-07-31). Madison: Corey's Corner Peoples' Needs July 31, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-31). University of Washington names new Middle East Center director 3 months after political firing of Aria Fani. wsws.org The appointment follows the political removal of Aria Fani for criticizing US and Israeli military aggression, part of a nationwide campaign by university administrations to suppress anti-war and anti-Zionist speech.
(2026-07-31). Is the Era of US Military Bases in the Middle East Over? progressivehub.net DAVID VINE | THE NATION…
(2026-07-31). 'Fuel price hikes necessary for stability'. tribune.com.pk 
Addressing concerns over petroleum prices, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said adjustments in petroleum product prices are directly linked to fluctuations in international oil markets and are necessary to maintain macroeconomic balance and fiscal discipline. | Speaking at a media briefing to launch the Ministry of Planning's Monthly Development Update for July, Iqbal said Pakistan had successfully moved its economy away from the risk of default and onto a path of recovery and stability. The government's priority now was to protect this stability and turn it into sustainable growth, increased investment and more…
(2026-07-31). President Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge Shows How America Can Win the AI Race. wattsupwiththat.com The good news is that we do not have to choose one goal over the other. States across the Southeast are demonstrating that America can attract data centers, strengthen communities, protect customers, and compete in the AI race at the same time.
(2026-07-31). Watchdog reporting examines a pension officer's fossil fuel trades and a fire truck monopoly. nationofchange.org The Lever's latest investigations trace a California retirement chief's oil and gas stock trading and a spreading set of antitrust suits over who builds America's fire engines.
(2026-07-31). Voter registration to proceed in fine, cool conditions. sanews.gov.za Voter registration to proceed in fine, cool conditions | South Africans visiting voting stations this weekend to register to vote or update their details can expect mostly fine weather with cool conditions. | The Electoral Commission (IEC) is expected to operate 23 699 voting stations across the country from 8am to 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday. | Fine and cool conditions are expected for Saturday and Sunday, except along the east coast of South Africa, which will be partly cloudy with isolated showers on Saturday | "Damaging winds and waves are expected along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, while the northern interio…
(2026-07-31). How Europe employed AI in the conflict in Ukraine. strategic-culture.su The EU has adopted a way of waging war against Russia that has transformed warfare and allowed for the experimentation with new hybrid approaches, but it has exposed the absurdity of the European system. | Join us on , , and .
(2026-07-31). Explained: Why thousands of migrants are entering Spain's Ceuta and what is driving the border crisis? ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: There is a strip of land on Africa's northern coast that technically belongs to Europe. Most people have never heard of it, until it makes headlines like this week's.Ceuta, a small Spani | Explained: Why thousands of migrants are entering Spain's Ceuta and what is driving the border crisis?
(2026-07-31). Australian Labor Party's national conference hails savage assault on disability services as a "reform" wsws.org In Labor's doublespeak, getting the National Disability Insurance Scheme "back on track" means stripping it to the bone.
(2026-07-31). Britain's ban on Palestine Action group to be considered by top court. al-monitor.com LONDON, July 30 (Reuters) – The United Kingdom's Supreme Court has said it will hear an appeal against a lower court ruling that Britain's decision to ban campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was lawful.London's Court of Appeal ruled in June that proscribing Palestine Action under terrorism laws was lawful because of its support for violence, after the High Court ruled in February that the ban unlawfully interfered with freedom of expression.
(2026-07-31). A new main opposition party; Türkiye becomes an ASEAN Dialogue Partner; Women's Volleyball Team crowns world champions. unitedworldint.com Last week, Türkiye had a packed political agenda. The political rupture within the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) following the court's ruling of absolute nullity culminated in the party splitting in two and the establishment of a new party with the name of "New Party". Another important development of the week was Türkiye's admission …
(2026-07-31). PPL makes 4th hydrocarbon find in Shah Bandar. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), the operator of Shah Bandar exploration licence, has made a gas and condensate discovery at exploratory well Rahi X-1, located in Sujawal district of Sindh province. | "This is the fourth consecutive discovery at the Shah Bandar Block by PPL as an operator with 63% working interest along with its joint-venture partners Mari Energies having 32% working interest, Sindh Energy Holding Company and Government Holdings Private Limited with 2.5% interest each," said PPL in a notification posted on the Pakistan Stock Exchange website. | According to the company, drilling at the Rahi X…
(2026-07-31). Widespread protests in Bangladesh against poverty wages, mass layoffs. wsws.org The wave of protests and strikes centred in the garment industry is part of a growing international upsurge of the working class, fuelled by the economic crisis exacerbated by the US war against Iran.
(2026-07-31). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-31). London protesters march through streets in solidarity with Azad Kashmir. aljazeera.com Protesters in London marched from Hyde Park towards the Pakistan High Commission on Thursday.
(2026-07-31). Free-Market Electricity Reform Advancing (Advocates for Consumer Regulated Electricity). wattsupwiththat.com The central message is simple: large new electric loads should be allowed to bring private power online without shifting costs or reliability risks onto existing ratepayers.
(2026-07-30). The 2026 China-ASEAN Education Exchange Week kicks off in Guiyang. ecns.cn The 2026 China-ASEAN Education Exchange Week opened in Guiyang, Guizhou Province on Wednesday.
(2026-07-31). Chinese mainland to promote CEPA upgrade with Hong Kong: spokesperson. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) will work with the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to promote a new round of upgrade to the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) between the mainland and Hong Kong.
(2026-07-31). U.S. Navy Is Seeking A Submarine Launched Anti-Air Missile. twz.com 
The U.S. Navy has shared details about its vision for a new family of modular surface-to-air missiles that is expected to include a version that will arm future variants of
(2026-07-31). The Future of Pain Relief: Managing Chronic Pain, Laughing Gas, and Safer Opioids. whyy.org Millions of people in the U.S. have chronic pain that's unresponsive to medical interventions. But there are new and comprehensive ways of treating pain. We explore how emotions, stress, sleep, and diet impact pain, a new option for easing labor pain, and emerging research that could reduce the addictive properties of opioids.
(2026-07-31). American workers and youth are turning towards socialism. wsws.org A series of new opinion polls give a glimpse of the rapid shift to the left among working people, in response to Trump's wars, inflation and attacks on democratic rights, and the refusal of the Democratic Party to fight.
(2026-07-31). Haiti Needs Us. You can Help. Make Calls to Congressional Reps Now. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-31). Is Spain's Migration Policy Reaching Its Breaking Point? thinktank.pk For much of the past decade, Spain has presented itself as one of Europe's most pragmatic countries on migration. Unlike several European governments that increasingly relied on hardline rhetoric, border walls and restrictive asylum policies, Madrid attempted to balance border security with humanitarian responsibility and close diplomatic cooperation with neighbouring Morocco. That strategy often appeared …
(2026-07-31). World Robot Contest Jiangsu qualifier kicks off in Yangzhou. ecns.cn The 2026 World Robot Contest Trials (WRCT) Jiangsu provincial qualifier kicked off at Hanjiang High School in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, on Friday.
(2026-07-31). Red Sea Maritime Security Task Force Commander Talks Major Jump In Escort Requests (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-07-31). New Jersey is targeting algorithmic pricing by landlords as rents remain among nation's highest. 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? With New Jersey's housing costs among the highest in the country, Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a measure last week that's designed to protect renters. The Sherrill said during a bill-signing ceremony on July 23 that housing affordabi…
(2026-07-31). Algeria bus crash kills at least 25: rescuers. geo.tv Civil defence personnel respond at the scene after a passenger bus plunged into a ravine near Boumerdes, Algeria, on July 31, 2026. — Screengrab via YouTube/@EnnaharTvliveAn Algerian passenger bus crashed into a ravine on Friday, killing at least 25 people and wounding dozens, the…
(2026-07-31). Finance ministry warns of risks despite economic gains. tribune.com.pk 
The Ministry of Finance has cautioned that renewed escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran could trigger volatility in global energy prices, trade flows and financial markets, posing fresh risks to Pakistan's economic outlook despite improving domestic indicators. | In its latest monthly economic outlook report, the ministry said the economy entered FY2026-27 on a relatively stronger footing, supported by macroeconomic stability achieved last year. However, it warned that external shocks óparticularly energy price spikes ócould disrupt this trajectory. | During FY2025-26, worker…
(2026-07-31). Turkey's Latest Kaan Fighter Prototype Begins Taxi Tests. twz.com 
Turkish Aerospace has released new footage showing the second airworthy prototype of its next-generation The aircraft, designated P1, follows the original P0 prototype that made Kaan's
(2026-07-31). Kunming coffee carnival brews global cultural exchange. ecns.cn The 2026 Dianchi International Coffee Culture Carnival will be held from Aug. 1 to 9 in Kunming, Yunnan Province, showcasing coffee as a bridge for cultural exchange and tourism.
(2026-07-31). Banyana Banyana fight back to earn crucial draw against Cà¥te d'Ivoire. sanews.gov.za Banyana Banyana fight back to earn crucial draw against Cà¥te d'Ivoire | Banyana Banyana bounced back from two goals down to secure a crucial 2-2 draw against Cà¥te d'Ivoire in their CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) Group B clash at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca on Friday evening. | The stakes were high for the women's national team after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Tanzania in their opening match on Monday. | The team staged a second-half comeback, with Thembi Kgatlana and Hildah Magaia finding the back of the net to secure a valuable point for Banyana Banyana. | They will face Bur…
(2026-07-31). SEIU Wisconsin Demands ICE Out of Our Communities First Amendment Protections for Protesters! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-31). Government Playing a Dangerous Game With Drone Cybersecurity. aclu.org Return of the zombie idea that software vulnerabilities can be reserved for good actors…
(2026-07-31). Be Honest, Popular Mechanics, Air Conditioning Saves Lives with No Threat of Doom. wattsupwiththat.com Suppressing air conditioning is a deadly policy that only the members of the Voluntary Extinction Movement or the Church of Euthanasia, for example, could love.
(2026-07-31). Geopolitics, oil spike drag PSX down. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed lower on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index lost around 500 points due to the intensifying war in the Middle East. | The market opened "gap-down" but found support near the 175,000 level. Trading remained under pressure throughout the session amid renewed geopolitical tensions involving the United States and Iran, which pushed international oil prices higher and heightened concerns over inflation. | The index briefly dropped as much as 1,430 points before recovering some ground. At the close of trading, the KSE-100 posted a decline of 495 points, or 0.28%, and settled…
(2026-07-31). Inside the longest refugee protest in history. wagingnonviolence.org 
This article For over 670 days, refugees trapped in a UN camp have maintained a daily sit-in in the Sahara Desert to demand basic human rights. | This article
(2026-07-31). Power, fear and submission. onlineopinion.com.au How a once serious party surrendered judgment, subordinating institutions to a single strongman—and what must be done before the republic dangerously erodes from within.
(2026-07-31). Gordie Howe bridge opens amid Trump's tariff blackmail against Canada. wsws.org The opening of the vital Detroit-Windsor crossing exposes both the international integration of production and the efforts of the capitalist parties and union bureaucracies to divide workers through nationalism and trade war.
(2026-07-31). Thousands cross into Spain's north Africa enclave in new migrant crisis. geo.tv People gather at Bab Sebta, on the Morocco-Spain border near Spain's enclave of Ceuta and the Moroccan town of Fnideq, on July 30, 2026. — AFPCEUTA: Thousands of migrants crossed overnight from Morocco into Spain's north Africa's Ceuta enclave, a police source said on Friday, as…
(2026-07-31). Myanmar to take back 5,000 Rohingyas. tribune.com.pk 
Myanmar has agreed to accept the return of 5,000 Rohingya asylum seekers currently living in Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced, marking a significant development in efforts to address the long-running refugee issue between the two countries. | Speaking at a campaign rally ahead of regional elections in Negeri Sembilan, Anwar said the agreement had been made possible through Malaysia's good relations with Myanmar. "We have good relations with Myanmar. They have now agreed to take 5,000 Rohingya from Malaysia," Anwar said. | Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said his ministry had been tasked…
(2026-07-31). UNGA moves stalled UNSC reform talks to its 81st session. tribune.com.pk 
The UN General Assembly has unanimously decided to "roll over" the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on Security Council reform into its upcoming 81st session in September, with Pakistan calling the process the "only legitimate forum" to restructure the 15-member body to make it more effective. | "The reform of the Security Council is one of the most consequential institutional undertakings before the United Nations," Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, told the 193-member Assembly. | The General Assembly acted without a vote in deciding to continue the IGN proces…
(2026-07-31). Party elites so blind they can't see their base turning against the war. responsiblestatecraft.org Last week,
(2026-07-31). Join the Convoy: How Batteries can Halt Emissions from Heavy Trucks. juancole.com Study: (
(2026-07-31). ProPublica journalists strike over AI policy, exposing labor fault lines inside investigative media. nationofchange.org The NewsGuild says two years of bargaining stalled over job security and artificial intelligence, and the union has taken its case to federal labor regulators.
(2026-07-31). $55 Central Park bike ride sparks backlash over Citi Bike pricing. ecns.cn A New York resident's $54.98 bill for a 111-minute bicycle ride around Central Park has triggered widespread criticism of the city's bike-share program.
(2026-07-31). The Hormuz Energy Crisis becomes the Red Sea Crisis (Juan Cole and Ian Masters). juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — My | Larry Tye | Clay Risen">July 30, 2026 — Juan Cole | Larry Tye | Clay Risen | Transcript (produced by VoiceMe app and cleaned u…
(2026-07-31). Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard dies. tribune.com.pk 
Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, whose haunting duet 'Falling Slowly' earned an Academy Award and introduced his music to a global audience, died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin early Wednesday. He was 56. | Hansard's management company confirmed his death, saying he died following a road traffic accident in the Irish capital. Police said a man in his 50s was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle collision in west Dublin after emergency services were called shortly before 4: 30 am. He was pronounced dead at the scene. | A towering figure in Irish music for more than four decades, Hansard rose…
(2026-07-31). US Senate's Fauci hearing renews COVID origin debate but reveals little. aljazeera.com Hearing underscores years-long partisan divide on lightning-rod issue fuelled by misleading White House claims.
(2026-07-31). DWS engages water users on proposed raw water tariffs. sanews.gov.za DWS engages water users on proposed raw water tariffs | Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency (VOCMA) Chief Executive Officer, Lerato Morake, has emphasised that protecting South Africa's water resources requires strong partnerships between government, communities and water users. | Speaking during a public consultation on the proposed 2027/28 raw water tariffs in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, Morake said every contribution made through raw water tariffs helps safeguard the country's rivers, dams and catchments, while enabling the agency to fulfil its mandate of managing and protecting water resources for current an…
(2026-07-31). Will naming, shaming & sanctioning terror in Sudan stop bloodshed? responsiblestatecraft.org In June, a bipartisan group of senators
(2026-07-31). ICE is arresting more people at Philadelphia International Airport, advocates say. Here's what to know. whyy.org 
Around 7 a.m. on July 11, Steven Melchiorre dropped off his girlfriend, Iliana Noeli Lick, at Philadelphia International Airport. | Lick, 30, an Argentine citizen and a South Philadelphia resident since September 2024, worked as a nanny for two families in the Point Breeze neighborhood. She was traveling with friends to Kansas City to watch her home country's soccer team take on England in a FIFA World Cup match. | "Did you find your gate?" Melchiorre texted her when he got back home. When he didn't get a response, he texted her again before falling back asleep: "Anyway, I love you. Have a safe flight." | But Mel…
(2026-07-31). Madison, CARE-NIVAL, August 15, 2026: A Benefit for Voces de la Frontera. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-31). Podcast: Organizing in Asia with Jhay de Jesus. worldbeyondwar.org 
Jhay de Jesus, World BEYOND War's organizer for Asia, talks about the political, social and activist environment in the Philippines, his background in university politics in Manila, and his current work interacting with peace groups and activists all over Asia. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-31). Iceland's forthcoming referendum on EU membership. strategic-culture.su By Alfred de ZAYAS | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In August 2026 Icelanders will vote in a referendum whether Iceland should open acce…
(2026-07-31). Philadelphia Magic Gardens has Halloween in August with a Dia de los Muertos tribute to Isaiah Zagar. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? After As some retail stores are already hauling out their spooky stock, the Philadelphia Magic Gardens has opened an exhibition of Dia de los Muertos folk art figures. | "Don't get me started on how much I love Halloween," said Executive Director Emily Smith. "It should be all year round." | The Mexican Day of the Dead holiday on Nov. 1 is often associated with Halloween…
(2026-07-31). Um front cáspio na guerra energética global? strategic-culture.su Recente escalada entre Ir࣠e Ucrânia gera possibilidade de novo conflito. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A guerra na Ucrâ…
(2026-07-31). Le conseguenze sociali del riarmo aggressivo. strategic-culture.su In Europa dopo tre decenni di distruzione della sanità pubblica a vantaggio di Big Pharma, un ulteriore peggioramento dei servizi legati alla salute a fronte delle necessità belliciste di Big Arma | Segue nostro Di fronte all'eccitato atteggiamento bellicoso dei governi europei, le cittadine e i cittadini stanno iniziando a preoccuparsi, sempre più angariati dal declino non reversibile del sistema occidentale, il quale attanaglia ovviame…
(2026-07-31). Powerful El Nino to intensify heat on 'a planet already on fire': UN. aljazeera.com UN chief Guterres calls for halt to new fossil fuels as El Nino induces heatwaves, floods, and drought worldwide…
(2026-07-30). El Niño to persist into early 2027, Indonesia weather agency warns. ecns.cn Indonesia's meteorological authority warned on Thursday that intensifying El Niño has triggered a steep rise in potential fire-prone areas nationwide, with the climate phenomenon forecast to persist until early 2027.