(2025-07-15). BBC says documentary on Gaza children 'breached guidelines'. newarab.com 
A BBC documentary The broadcaster removed the program, Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone, from its streaming service in February after it emerged that the 13-year-old narrator, Abdullah, is the son of Ayman Alyazouri, a former deputy minister of agriculture in Hamas' civilian administration. | A r…
(2025-07-15). What Central Texas and Gaza have in common. workers.org 
Since the flash floods erupted during the July 4 weekend in Central Texas, the official death count is 129 people, including 36 children. Hundreds more are still missing. Most of the deaths occurred in Kerr County, not far from San Antonio along the Guadalupe River, which empties into the Gulf . . . |
(2025-07-15). Freedom Flotilla's Handala Begins Its Journey To Gaza. popularresistance.org Siracusa, Italy, July 13, 2025 — Today, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) announces that Handala, our civilian aid boat, has officially set sail from Siracusa, Italy and begun its journey to Gaza. This marks a bold step in our ongoing effort to challenge Israel's illegal, deadly blockade of the Palestinian people in Gaza. The boat carries life-saving humanitarian aid and a message of solidarity from people around the world refusing to stay silent as Gaza is starved, bombed, and buried under rubble. | This mission comes just weeks after Israel's illegal attack on the Madleen, another Freedom Flotilla boat…
(2025-07-15). At least 78 Palestinians killed across Gaza as Tel Aviv torpedoes ceasefire talks. presstv.ir Israeli regime forces have killed at least 78 Palestinians, including several aid seekers, in bombardment attacks across the Gaza Strip.
(2025-07-15). 'Iron Footprints' stumble: Israel loses 3 forces in northern Gaza. presstv.ir Three troopers from an Israeli armored brigade are killed in the northern Gaza Strip, reportedly under heavy anti-tank fire from resistance fighters.
(2025-07-15). Palestinian lawmaker killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza City. presstv.ir An Israeli strike against Gaza killed a Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) member.
(2025-07-15). Gaza boxer who dreamed of Olympic glory killed in Israeli airstrike. presstv.ir Israel's airstrike against Gaza claims the life of a professional Palestinian boxer and trailblazing champion.
(2025-07-15). Yemen launches drone toward Eilat in fresh anti-Israeli operation. presstv.ir Yemen's Armed Forces have launched a homegrown combat drone toward the city of Eilat in their fresh retaliatory operation against Israel and in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza.
(2025-07-15). Video shows shooting at crowded Gaza food collection site. aljazeera.com Video shows Israeli soldiers opening fire towards Palestinians trying to reach a food distribution site in southern Gaza…
(2025-07-15). The Collapse of the Corporate University in the Time of Gaza. counterpunch.org 
Across the globe, we are living in a moment of profound crisis where the very essence of education as a democratic institution is under attack. In the United States, the assault on higher education is part of a broader war waged by authoritarian forces aiming to dismantle the pillars of not only academic freedom, dissent,
(2025-07-15). Gaza and the West Bank, Two Fronts of Dispossession. counterpunch.org 
While global attention remains fixed—yet helpless—by the horrors of the genocide in Gaza, a quieter but equally bedeviled Israeli plan is being implemented in the occupied West Bank. Under the fog of war, and aided by a willful placid Western media—Israel has intensified a second front of dispossession: bulldozing homes, and displacing families to reshape
(2025-07-15). A New Far-Right American Party? counterpunch.org 
There are always worse political figures waiting in the wings. In Israel, for instance, Benjamin Netanyahu is a relative moderate compared to some members of his cabinet, like Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who believes that letting two million Palestinians die of hunger in Gaza is "justified and moral." In Russia, ultranationalists to the right of
(2025-07-15). 3 IDF Soldiers Killed in Gaza Tank Blast During Jabalya Operation. themedialine.org 
(2025-07-15). Inside the haunting work of burying Gaza's unnamed martyrs. newarab.com 
In Gaza, where death enters people's homes without permission, the land has become a silent witness to the tragedy of thousands of Since the beginning of At the Martyrs' Cemetery in eastern Gaza, for example, rows of s…
(2025-07-15). Abbas demands Hamas give up Gaza with Trump 'hopeful' for truce. newarab.com 
Palestinian Authority (PA) President Abbas said the group must also hand over its arms to the PA, engage in political activity "in accordance with the
(2025-07-15). EU likely violating int'l law over Israel gas deal: campaigners. newarab.com 
The Research conducted by climate-focused NGO Global Witness has found that Israel is likely in violation of international law due to its use of a pipeline that transits Palestinian waters off the coast of Gaza. | The EU's decision…
(2025-07-15). Fans praise 'anti-Israel' Superman, draw parallels with Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2025-07-15). Gaza's health system is on the cusp of collapse. newarab.com 
(2025-07-15). Lawyer raises alarm over health of Dr Abu Safiya in Israeli jail. newarab.com 
A top Gaza doctor abducted by Israeli forces is in a critical condition after months in detention, his lawyer said on Monday. | Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, The Palestinian doctor was taken by Israeli forces in December last year, amid the Israeli military's campaign of ma…
(2025-07-15). Low-cost carrier Wizz Air to stop Abu Dhabi operations. newarab.com 
Hungarian low-cost airline The airline will exit its Abu Dhabi hub starting from September. | The seventh biggest European airlines in terms of daily flights operated around 30 routes in the Middle East, which has been hit by repeated airspace closures since the onset of the war on Gaza on 7 October 2023. | "Wizz Air will suspend all locally based flight operations effective 1 September 2025 a…
(2025-07-15). Gaza's genocide has forced many celebrities out of silence. newarab.com 
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(2025-07-15). Gaza: It's not "Complicated" juancole.com 
Santa Cruz, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — HISTORY is always complicated. ELEMENTARY ETHICS is not. "Do not do to others what is hateful to yourself," as Confucius and Rabbi Hillel put it. Every kindergarten kid understands this. Maybe it's because I'm a parent. Maybe it's because I'm a grandparent. Maybe it's because I know …
(2025-07-15). Over 60 killed in Gaza in one day as Israel escalates strikes on civilians. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli airstrikes continued relentlessly across the Gaza Strip on Monday, killing more than 60 Palestinians and injuring dozens more, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. The day's escalating attacks included multiple deadly strikes on residential buildings, shelters, and public spaces, bringing the total death toll to 53 by midday, with the number rising throughout the afternoon.In one of the deadliest incidents, at least 14 Palestinians were killed when Israeli warplanes bombed a five-storey residential building in the Al-Rizqa area, northeast of Gaza City.Another 10 people lost their lives, an…
(2025-07-15). "I want to heal and go home" : Red Cross Field Hospital in Gaza grapples with unprecedented wave of mass casualty incidents. icrc.org
(2025-07-15). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC outraged by attack that wounded ICRC staff, PRCS volunteer during Gaza rescue mission. icrc.org
(2025-07-15). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC alarmed by intensification of Gaza hostilities amid decimated healthcare system. icrc.org
(2025-07-15). Gaza: ICRC staff member wounded by a stray bullet while on duty at the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. icrc.org
(2025-07-14). Senior Israeli, Palestinian officials meet in Brussels. ecns.cn "If Hamas is ready to lay down its arms, if they are ready to demilitarize the Gaza Strip, we can do it in a political path," he said.He rejected international criticism that has said Israel's behavior had been disproportionate, comparing it to action taken against the so-called Islamic State group by Western powers in recent years.
(2025-07-15). Netanyahu 'unwilling' to reach Gaza ceasefire deal: Hamas. presstv.ir Palestinian resistance movement says Israel's Netanyahu is not seeking to reach a ceasefire deal to end the ongoing genocidal campaign across Gaza.
(2025-07-15). UK Attempt To Name Non-Violent Group As 'Terrorist' Is Challenged In Court. popularresistance.org I headed to the Royal Courts of Justice in London on July 4 for the hearing brought by Huda Ammori, a co-founder of Palestine Action, on an application for relief from the government's proscription order against the group as a terrorist organisation. | Huda had applied for judicial review of the legality of this order. There is to be a hearing on whether a judicial review will be granted in the week beginning July 21. | What the July 4 hearing was about, was whether the proscription should be suspended until that hearing on whether permission will be given for judicial review. | This is called interim relief.
(2025-07-15). Concentration Camps Are Back; Why Does That Not Bother Anyone? popularresistance.org Israel has soft-launched its concentration camp in Rafah, and Donald Trump has hard-launched Alligator Alcatraz, while other countries look the other way.
| Israel has made it clear that anyone who does not make their way to the new concentration camp, on what used to be Rafah city, will become a legitimate target for elimination. | Just to be clear, though. At no point so far has Israel needed a legitimate justification for eliminating anyone. They have done what they want, to whom they want, from the start. | Israel could not have made their intentions clearer — ethnic cleansing. | And still, Wester…
(2025-07-15). Iran says no nuclear talks if US insists it stop enrichment. geo.tv 
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian visits Iran's nuclear achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran April 9, 2025. — ReutersIran said on Monday that there would be no new nuclear talks with the United States if they were conditioned on Tehran abandoning its uranium enrichment…
(2025-07-15). India orders airlines to check fuel switches on Boeing jets. geo.tv 
The image shows a crashed Boeing plane. — Reuters/File
(2025-07-15). Why new CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper is as wrong as the old one. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-07-15). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-07-15). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-07-15). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-07-15). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-07-15). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-07-15). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-07-15). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-07-15). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-07-15). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-07-15). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-07-15). SCO expanding global presence, will soon transcend regional framework: Iran FM. presstv.ir Iran's FM says the SCO is steadily expanding its global presence, moving beyond its regional framework.
(2025-07-15). US threatens EU with 30% tariffs. presstv.ir The EU faces a critical two weeks to prevent a 30% tariff on imports from the US, which could disrupt transatlantic supply chains and cause significant economic damage.
(2025-07-15). Israeli warplanes strike multiple installations in southern Syria. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes have carried out a new wave of aerial attacks on multiple installations in Syria's Suweida.
(2025-07-15). Israeli court sentences Palestinian teenager to four years in prison. presstv.ir An Israeli court has sentenced a 15-year-old Palestinian teenager from the occupied city of al-Quds to 4 years in prison.
(2025-07-15). President: Iranians set aside grievances to confront Israeli aggression together. presstv.ir Iran's president has praised the nationwide unity and solidarity achieved after the Israeli regime's aggression on the country.
(2025-07-15). Iran calls on SCO to take urgent action over recent Israeli aggression. presstv.ir Araghchi calls on the SCO to promptly review the situation regarding the recent Israeli aggression against Iran.
(2025-07-15). Israel's principal goal in Persian Gulf region is 'regime change' in Iran: Ex-CIA officer. presstv.ir Israeli aggression against Iran was intended to sabotage diplomacy as its principal objective in the Persian Gulf region is to bring regime change in Iran, says a former CIA officer.
(2025-07-15). Trump Sabotages Clean Energy as Power Demand and Outages Increase. counterpunch.org 
In his 2016 book, Great Again: How to Fix Our Crippled America, Donald J. Trump argued for a "massive rebuilding of our infrastructure." As he wrote, Too many bridges have become dangerous, our roads are decaying and full of potholes, while traffic jams are costing millions in lost income for drivers who have jobs in
(2025-07-15). China's economy grows at steady pace despite Trump's trade war. aljazeera.com China's GDP grew 1.1 percent from April to June despite US tariffs, official data shows.
(2025-07-15). Nvidia's CEO says it gained US approval to sell H20 AI chips to China. aljazeera.com Jensen Huang says Trump administration has assured his company it will be granted licences to export advanced chips.
(2025-07-15). Trump slaps 17 percent tariff on tomatoes from Mexico. aljazeera.com US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says US farmers have been 'crushed' by unfair trade practices.
(2025-07-15). 'Lives controlled by crime': Explosive allegations hit South Africa police. aljazeera.com Government under pressure as provincial police commissioner claims country's police chief colluded with criminal gangs.
(2025-07-15). Peru reopens 3,800-year-old Penico archaeological site for visitors. aljazeera.com The citadel of Caral civilisation – one of the world's oldest – reopens for tourists after eight years of restoration.
(2025-07-15). Attacks on Palestinians intensifying in occupied West Bank: UN rights body. aljazeera.com UN office reports 757 settler attacks since January, up 13 percent from 2024, as deaths since January near 1,000.
(2025-07-15). Seven rescued, 11 missing after boat capsizes off Indonesia's Mentawai. aljazeera.com Rescue effort under way after boat carrying 18 people capsizes in bad weather off the Mentawai Islands.
(2025-07-15). China's Xi says Australia ties have 'turned around' as he hosts Albanese. aljazeera.com Amid geopolitical tensions, the two nations call for dialogue as China tries to capitalise on US tariffs on US allies.
(2025-07-15). India orders airlines to inspect Boeing fuel switches after Air India crash. aljazeera.com India aviation agency tells airlines to investigate fuel switch locks on several Boeing models, including 787s and 737s.
(2025-07-15). Israeli ultra-Orthodox party quits Netanyahu government over conscription. aljazeera.com Resignation of United Torah Judaism lawmakers leaves Netanyahu with razor-thin 61-seat majority in the 120 seat Knesset.
(2025-07-15). Sudan's RSF kills about 300 people in North Kordofan, rights group says. aljazeera.com Emergency Lawyers says paramilitary force set fire to villages, killing dozens, including children and pregnant women.
(2025-07-15). US court briefly pauses Trump's move to end protective status for Afghans. aljazeera.com Appeals court blocks Trump administration from removing temporary protective status of nearly 12,000 Afghans.
(2025-07-15). Lamine Yamal faces legal probe into dwarf entertainers at 18th birthday. aljazeera.com Spanish government to investigate Barcelona star's birthday party after allegations of dwarf exploitation.
(2025-07-15). UEFA Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinals: Qualified teams and full schedule. aljazeera.com Holders England, world champions Spain, heavyweights Germany and hosts Switzerland all remain contenders for the title.
(2025-07-15). Netanyahu is the "most dangerous thing" for Jews. aljazeera.com Mandy Patinkin passionately condemns Israel's leadership, calling Benjamin Netanyahu dangerous for Jews globally.
(2025-07-15). PTI Shifts to Street-Level Protest Strategy in Bid To Free Imran Khan. themedialine.org 
(2025-07-15). China's Capitalist Turn. counterpunch.org 
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(2025-07-15). Foreign Military Bases And Resistance To Them Are Spreading. popularresistance.org A new report by World BEYOND War finds that military bases used by foreign militaries are growing in number, as are public protests and advocacy against those bases. Of 1,247 foreign military bases in the world, 877 of them, by latest count, are U.S. bases outside of the United States. Eighteen other nations, combined, have 370 bases outside their borders. | While U.S. bases are in 95 foreign countries all over the globe and virtually encircling the borders of Russia and China, the nation with the second-most foreign bases, Türkiye, has them all near Türkiye, with the exception of one base in Somalia, a…
(2025-07-15). Cheap Drugs Matter: Why Make Them More Expensive With Patent Monopolies? counterpunch.org 
Drugs are almost invariably cheap to manufacture and distribute. It would be rare that a drug would sell for more than $30 per prescription without a patent or some other form of protection from the government, and many would sell for just a few dollars, as is the case with older generic drugs. Yet, there
(2025-07-15). Pressure grows on Labour after 'devastating' sports centre closure in one of England's most deprived towns. thecanary.co 
In a "devastating" and highly questionable move last year, the Labour leadership of Kirklees Council permanently closed the sports centre in Dewsbury — one of England's most deprived towns. Dewsbury sports centre The West Yorkshire council has a "strong leader" system, which controversially allows a small handful of councillors from the biggest party — in […] | By
(2025-07-15). Iranian Jews—Safe Through Silence. themedialine.org 
(2025-07-15). Flawed Study Minimizes Harm to Sage Grouse from Livestock Grazing. counterpunch.org 
Numerous headlines on Ag network media are championing a new University of Idaho studythat alleges that livestock grazing does not harm sage grouse, a proposed endangered species. Across the range of sage grouse, livestock grazing is the primary land use, so it's not surprising that grazing might be a factor in sage grouse decline. For
(2025-07-15). Mongolia: Promoting Humanitarian Principles at Khaan Quest 2025. icrc.org ICRC engages with multinational peacekeepers in Mongolia to strengthen respect for international humanitarian law…
(2025-07-15). Philippines: Strengthening the protection of health care workers in Mindanao. icrc.org To improve delivery of health care services in Mindanao, health care workers must be accorded better safeguards…
(2025-07-15). ICRC Annual Report 2024. icrc.org As humanitarian needs continued to grow, the ICRC remained steadfast in urging compliance with international humanitarian law and providing assistance where people needed it most.
(2025-07-15). The humanitarian consequences of armed conflict: Promoting respect for and good practices in the application of international humanitarian law. icrc.org 19 June 2025…
(2025-07-15). OEWG: ICRC address to the final meeting on IHL and ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Advisor, at the 11th substantive session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2020-2025 in New York.
(2025-07-15). Amazon Workers Win A Union As Company's Tactics Slammed. popularresistance.org Amazon workers in Delta have won the battle to unionize after the BC Labour Relations Board found the company committed "serious" offences to try and block an organizing drive. | The board ruled Thursday that Unifor Local 114 should be automatically certified because the company interfered with employees' efforts to exercise their rights. | The union accused Amazon of bringing on dozens of new hires at the Delta distribution centre to interfere with a union drive and intimidating employees with an anti-union drive. | Amazon denied the allegations and says it will fight the decision.
(2025-07-15). America's 25-Year Tax Cutting And Fiscal Train Wreck. popularresistance.org On July 4, the US Congress passed Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act—or BBB for short. The mainstream media and economists have mostly been reporting the details of the tax cuts contained in the bill—that is, which taxes got cut, how much accrued to businesses and the wealthy as opposed to the rest of us, what the impact is on GDP, and maybe even on government deficits and debt. All interesting facts. But not the most important. They purposely ignore the cuts in historical perspective and the bigger picture they represent.
(2025-07-15). The Financial Times is predictably trying to scupper a wealth tax. thecanary.co The Financial Times recently posted an editorial entitled 'Britain's damaging flirtation with a wealth tax', lamenting the possibility that the super rich may have to pay back a small portion of the profit they've extracted from workers. The idea is a 2% wealth tax on assets above £10m, raising over £20bn per year. The FT […] | By
(2025-07-15). How Trump's 50-day deadline threat against Putin will backfire. responsiblestatecraft.org 
In the first six months of his second term, President Donald Trump has demonstrated his love for three things: deals, tariffs, and ultimatums. He got to combine these passions during his Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday. Only moments after the two leaders announced a
(2025-07-15). Ukraine's Corporate Carve-Up Collapses? popularresistance.org On July 5th, Bloomberg reported that a BlackRock-administered multibillion-dollar fund for Kiev's reconstruction, due to be unveiled at a dedicated Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome July 10th/11th, had been placed on hold at the start of 2025 "due to a lack of interest" among institutional, private, and state financiers. The summit is over, lack of investor enthusiasm persists, and "the project's future is now uncertain." It's just the latest confirmation the West's long-running mission to carve up Ukraine for profit verges on total disintegration. | BlackRock's Ukraine Development Fund has been in the works si…
(2025-07-15). On CNN, Los Angeles' ICE Protesters Were Seen And Not Heard. popularresistance.org A FAIR study found that CNN's primetime coverage of the Los Angeles anti-ICE protests in early June rarely included the voices of the protesters themselves. Instead, the network's sources were overwhelmingly current and former government and law enforcement officials. The resulting coverage rarely took issue with Trump's desire to silence the people who were defending their undocumented neighbors—but mainly debated his decision to deploy the California National Guard to do so.
(2025-07-15). Unpacking The Localism Manifesto: Solving Our Crises From The Bottom Up. popularresistance.org The United States is a failing country. Political leaders at all levels have failed to effectively solve the many crises we face such as the climate crisis, economic insecurity and growing inequality, and the need for affordable housing, education, and health care, and more. Action at the local level, where people have the most control, offers a pathway forward. Clearing the FOG speaks with Michael Shuman, author of A Localism Manifesto, which can be found at The Main Street Journal. Shuman explains how decentralized action works, the principles involved, and how it offers a radical new politics that can heal the…
(2025-07-15). "The EU demonizes any political force outside of their tightly controlled system" unitedworldint.com On Europe's militarization and its growing economic and political crises, from the Turkish community in Germany, to Türkiye—Germany relations, from cultural imperialism to and Israel's aggression. Tomasz Froelich is a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. He also serves on the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights and …
(2025-07-15). Saudi Arabia was the real winner at FIFA Club World Cup. responsiblestatecraft.org 
On Sunday, the FIFA Club World Cup came to an end as England's Chelsea delivered a surprising 3-0 pummelling of European champions Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey's MetLife stadium. The live broadcast frequently cut to President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino — the hosts and facilitators of the tournament — sitting in a box together watching the game. But there was a third man equally responsible for the tournament, who was absent in attendance but whose influence reverberated throughout the stadium: Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman. Millions of viewers watched on a free streamin…
(2025-07-15). Australian bid to criminalise Palestine support creates 'hierarchy of racism', says PSNA. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa has called on the New Zealand government to not follow Australia's policy moves which would effectively criminalise the Palestine solidarity movement. The Australian government has announced plans to implement recommendations from its anti-semitism envoy which PSNA says creates a "hierarchy of racism" with anti-semitism at the top, while…
(2025-07-15). Real and Fake Antidotes to Trump's Latest tariffs, Seen From South Africa. counterpunch.org 
U.S. President Donald Trump apparently aims to reassert his power to cause a full-blown economic catastrophe, perhaps reminiscent of 1930s-scale Make America Great Depression Again. The self-harm to his own MAGA lower-middle-class social base — especially consumers of cheap imports — will soon become evident when price inflation rises. | But since Trump hit South Africa hard on July 8 with a 30% general tariff (though there are exceptions such as platinum, gold and other minerals which are zero-rated), will we find any creative economic planners in Pretoria, and in the big Johannesburg corporates, now…
(2025-07-15). The Trump Administration Revives Institutionalized Torture. counterpunch.org 
I didn't want to write this article. In fact, I had something relatively uplifting planned: an Independence Day piece about the rich implications for the present moment to be found in the Declaration of Independence. But other excellent writers beat me to that one. So instead, I reluctantly find myself once again focusing on U.S. torture, a subject I've studied
(2025-07-15). Challenging the Media Myth of Latino Machismo. counterpunch.org Recognizing Feminist Strides in Latin America Patriarchy is alive and well throughout the world. But the English-language media flatters itself by one-sidedly portraying machismo as a particularly Latin American malady, all the while overlooking significant feminist gains made in the region. Take, for instance, the entry under "machismo" in the latest edition of Britannica which
(2025-07-15). Acquainting Ourselves With Collapse. popularresistance.org I graduated from Cairo University in 2008 — the year the global economy collapsed. Ironically, at the time, Egypt was boasting exceptionally high GDP growth rates led by a very progressive and technocratic government. | It wasn't long before that too collapsed and people took to the streets to protest income inequality and police brutality, among other things. There was a lot of momentum and, at one point, the police left the streets and civilians took shifts in the guerrilla checkpoints they created.
(2025-07-15). Horoscope today: your 24-hour briefing for life, love, and more. thecanary.co Here's today's horoscope from the Canary — helping guide you through life, with a daily dose of lifestyle musings for our readers. Your horoscope for Tuesday 15 July 2025 Aries ‚ôà The Moon conjuncts Mars in your horoscope, fuelling you with more urgency than a CEO during bonus season. But here's your mission: pause. Ask […] | By
(2025-07-15). Constance Marten needed support not separation and prosecution. thecanary.co After a prolonged retrial, the conviction of Constance Marten marks a gross miscarriage of justice. The verdict ignored a problematic social services system quick to condemn, vilify, and discriminate against marginalised mothers, amid a lucrative adoption industry that preys on them for profit. Constance Marten: a gross miscarriage of justice Constance Marten and her husband […] | By
(2025-07-15). Campaigners prepare to give Trump the welcome he deserves during his UK state visit. thecanary.co Campaign groups are gearing up to give US president Donald Trump the welcome reception he deserves during his upcoming state visit this September. Campaigners and students in their hundreds of thousands will make a stand against the far-right fascist president, with multiple protests and walkouts already planned to coincide with his stay. Trump's state visit: […] | By
(2025-07-15). Search Ends for Missing Crew After Red Sea Ship Attack by Houthis. themedialine.org 
(2025-07-15). Ultra-Orthodox Party Quits Israeli Coalition Over Draft Law Dispute. themedialine.org 
(2025-07-15). Rip Van Linker and "Competitive Authoritarianism" counterpunch.org 
"I now think the United States may well be evolving," Damon Linker writes at Persuasion, "to become a competitive authoritarian system in which free elections are still held but fall far short of fairness." While I often disagree with Linker — I'm a radical libertarian, he's a conservative-leaning centrist, do the math — I also often agree with
(2025-07-15). Egypt and Mexico discuss environmental cooperation to address consequences of desertification and climate change. tvbrics.com 
Both countries have undertaken joint efforts to move towards a green transition…
(2025-07-15). Ethiopian artist Teasfay Atcbekha Negga: Russia and Ethiopia need cultural exchanges. tvbrics.com 
He spoke about the significance of Aleksander Pushkin in Africa, the "Ethiopian code", and his participation in the project to restore the frescoes of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow…
(2025-07-15). Festival of India in Moscow showcases rich Indian heritage to over 850,000 visitors. tvbrics.com 
Russian and Indian officials emphasised the strong cultural linkages and shared goodwill between India and Russia…
(2025-07-15). India and Saudi Arabia strengthen strategic partnership with long-term fertiliser supply and investment agreements. tvbrics.com 
According to the source, India is one of the primary destinations for Saudi fertiliser exports…
(2025-07-15). ASEAN Can't Afford to Be Passive on Climate Change. unitedworldint.com Institutionalization of climate action is what's needed. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer As the planet hurtles towards ecological tipping points, the climate crisis has reached not just an environmental crisis, but a civilizational emergency. Record-breaking heatwaves, disappearing coastlines, crashing biodiversity, and the oceans devouring land with an increasingly accelerating ferocity. Somewhere, this is felt—and politically under-served—more …
(2025-07-15). Rosy Skies Are Rare. counterpunch.org Despite the hot sun, few Americans were wearing rose-colored glasses these days, but rather fear dark clouds ahead. Many feel worried, even despairing. But sometimes they could rejoice at bright spots. The victory of Zohran Mamdani in my home town, with an amazingly courageous, even defiant platform, is causing the wealthy spenders to move heaven
(2025-07-15). New foot-and-mouth disease detected in the Free State. sanews.gov.za New foot-and-mouth disease detected in the Free State | The Department of Agriculture has confirmed a new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on a commercial farm in Moqhaka Local Municipality, within the Kroonstad State Veterinary in Free State. | The outbreak was identified following epidemiological investigations and confirmed positive laboratory results. | The department said the affected property was placed under quarantine on 8 July 2025, and immediate control measures were implemented, including surveillance and vaccination of livestock. | "Trace-back activities are ongoing to determine the source of…
(2025-07-15). Nzimande undertakes extensive science, technology and innovation visit to Tunisia and Algeria. sanews.gov.za Nzimande undertakes extensive science, technology and innovation visit to Tunisia and Algeria | The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, will lead a high-level South African delegation on a comprehensive visit focused on science, technology and innovation (STI) in Tunisia and Algeria. | According to the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI), these visits began on Monday, 14 July, and will conclude on Thursday this week. | Nzimande is visiting the two nations following invitations from the Tunisian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mondhe…
(2025-07-15). Presidency budget vote to be tabled on Wednesday. sanews.gov.za Presidency budget vote to be tabled on Wednesday | President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, table the 2025/26 Presidency Budget Vote before the National Assembly in Parliament. ⚪ "The Presidency Budget Vote for 2025/2026 encompasses the 7th administration's three strategic priorities, including promoting inclusive growth, job creation, poverty reduction, and building a capable, ethical, and developmental state. ⚪ "These priorities are embodied by The Presidency's flagship programmes Operation Vulindlela, Presidential District Development Model and the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission, amo…
(2025-07-15). Government working to safeguard the integrity, effectiveness of the police. sanews.gov.za Government working to safeguard the integrity, effectiveness of the police | President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that government is hard at work to safeguard the integrity and effectiveness of the police service. | The President made these remarks in his weekly newsletter to the nation, just a day after announcing the establishment of a commission of inquiry to investigate serious allegations made by SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. | "We have taken this decisive step because we are determined that the important work that has been done to rebuil…
(2025-07-15). Poisoning the well: the toxic Cold War legacy of Winnipeg's aerospace industry. canadiandimension.com 
(2025-07-15). From sanctuary to scapegoat: Iran's mass deportation of Afghans. newarab.com 
Over In March, the Iranian government issued a The expulsion drive could affect more than four million people amo…
(2025-07-15). Blast caused by gas leak injures 7 in Iranian city of Qom. newarab.com 
An explosion at a residential building injured seven people in the Since the
(2025-07-15). Drone downed near Iraq airport hosting US troops: Kurd forces. newarab.com 
A drone packed with explosives was shot down Monday near Arbil airport, which hosts US troops from the international anti-jihadist coalition in "At 02: 20 (1120 GMT) an explosive-laden drone was downed near Arbil International Airport, without causing casualties or damage," said the counterterrorism services of the Kurdistan region. | There has been no claim of responsibility for the drone, the second intercepted near the airport this month.
(2025-07-15). Iraqi Kurds protest power cuts, one killed: sources. newarab.com 
A man was killed in Residents in the Rawandz region, north east of Kurdistan's capital Arbil, said that protesters took to the streets and blocked a main highway leading to a border crossing with Iran. | Security forces intervened to open the road, leading to clashes with protesters, they said. | A medical source in the area's Ashti hospital said that "the body of a man who was killed by gunshot arrived…
(2025-07-15). Israeli, Palestinian top diplomats to attend EU meeting. newarab.com 
Top Israeli and Palestinian diplomats were due at a meeting in Brussels between the EU and its southern neighbours on Monday, but The office for Israel's foreign minister said that alongside the ministerial meeting,
(2025-07-15). Moroccan-French student faces trial after 'Free Palestine' hack. newarab.com 
French court debates pursuing a Moroccan-French student on " In a climate fraught with tension, Motawassim L. was brought before the Paris Criminal Court on 10 July. | The 22-year-old computer science student at Paris-Dauphine University is trialled for "fraudulen…
(2025-07-15). Trump to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, US envoy visits Kyiv. newarab.com 
(2025-07-15). From Tucker to Bannon, Epstein scandal 'Israel link' splits MAGA. newarab.com 
Fractures within US President Once keen to talk about the Epstein case, the president has now described sustained interest in the affair as "a desecration", urg…
(2025-07-15). UAE extradites 3 suspects to Belgium over alleged crime links. newarab.com 
Police in Officials said the three suspects had been wanted in Belgium in connection with cases of "cross-border organised crime". | In December, reports first surfaced that one of Belgium's most wanted international drug traffickers, Othman El Ballouti, had been arrested in Dubai. | Ballouti was among the three names provided by Dubai police in a statement. | "The…
(2025-07-15). UK to roll out red carpet for second Trump state visit. newarab.com 
(2025-07-15). Republican congressmen escalate witch-hunt against Chinese researchers at the University of Michigan. wsws.org The letters mark a significant escalation of the persecution of U-M postdoctoral researchers and Chinese citizens Yunqing Jian and Chengxuan Han.
(2025-07-15). 9 dead in Fall River, Mass. assisted living facility fire: A sign of systemic neglect in US elder care. wsws.org The harrowing accounts from survivors of the Gabriel House fire reveal a tragedy long in the making.
(2025-07-15). 2,000 sanitation workers at Republic Services involved in nationwide strikes. wsws.org The strikes are all the more significant given the strike earlier this month by 9,000 Philadelphia city workers, including sanitation workers, was betrayed by the union bureaucracy.
(2025-07-15). Superman: Trump forces outraged by defense of immigrants and … "human kindness" wsws.org The hostility to the film in certain quarters emerges out of the high level of social and political tensions in the US.
(2025-07-15). Austin, Texas firefighters denounce refusal to deploy department's rescue teams to areas impacted by historic flash floods. wsws.org In a statement, the Austin Firefighters Association demanded a "full investigation" and urged "investigative journalists and the public to help uncover the truth."
(2025-07-15). President Gabriel Boric and the rightward shift of the Chilean pseudo-left. wsws.org What is truly striking about President Gabriel Boric's fourth and final televised annual address is just how far to the right his pseudo-left coalition government has travelled over three years in office.
(2025-07-15). Jaime Alanís García falls 30 feet to his death fleeing ICE agents in California immigrant raid. wsws.org From Camarillo to MacArthur Park, ICE raids and military operations signal California's role as a testing ground for dictatorship.
(2025-07-15). Trump slaps 30 percent tariff on Sri Lanka. wsws.org The Sri Lankan trade union bureaucracies responded to Trump's tariffs by assuring the government and big business of their willingness to cooperate.
(2025-07-15). South Australian supermarket wage-theft case settles for $5.5 million. wsws.org More than 500 current and former employees of 23 Foodland stores will receive back-pay after a four-year Federal Court case.
(2025-07-15). Democrats, media cheer as Trump escalates Ukraine-Russia war. wsws.org The response demonstrates that Democratic Party opposition to Trump centered on issues of foreign policy, particularly the war against Russia, not Trump's attacks on the working class at home…
(2025-07-15). Mahmoud Khalil files $20 million claim against the Trump administration. wsws.org Khalil is a key target in the White House's efforts to overthrow the United States Constitution and establish a presidential dictatorship.
(2025-07-15). Trump plans to shut down the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. wsws.org "Closing the CSB will mean more accidents at chemical plants, more explosions and more deaths."
(2025-07-15). Washington demands Australian government commit to war on China. wsws.org The Trump administration is insisting on guarantees from Australia, as well as Japan, of involvement in any, potentially "imminent," US war against China.
(2025-07-15). Degel HaTorah withdraws from Israeli government over Haredi conscription dispute. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Degel HaTorah, a key faction in the United Torah Judaism (UTJ) alliance, has threatened to withdraw from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition unless a bill exempting ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Jews from military service is advanced. The party, which holds four Knesset seats, demands immediate legislative action before the Knesset's summer recess begins on July 27.The dispute centers on a Supreme Court ruling from June 25 that mandates Haredi enlistment and cuts state funding to religious schools that resist compliance. Ultra-Orthodox leaders reject military service, arguing it threatens their reli…
(2025-07-15). Trump sets 50-day deadline for Ukraine deal, threatens 100% tariffs on Russia. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a sharp ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning that Russia will face crippling 100% tariffs, referred to as "secondary tariffs", within 50 days if no agreement is reached to end the war in Ukraine.Speaking from the White House during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump expressed frustration over what he called a missed opportunity to end the conflict."We're very disappointed with them. I thought we'd have a deal months ago," Trump said. "If there's no deal in 50 days, we're going to impose very severe tariffs—100% secondary…
(2025-07-15). Indian schools teach Mandarin to empower students. ecns.cn Around 20 government schools in Pauri Garhwal district in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand are teaching their students, most of whom are below the poverty line, Mandarin.
(2025-07-15). China, Serbia to hold joint training in north China. ecns.cn Special operations troops of China and Serbia will carry out Peace Guardian 2025 joint training in north China's Hebei Province in the second half of July, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Defense said at a press briefing on Monday.
(2025-07-15). HK romance debuts at New York Asian Film Festival. ecns.cn The 24th New York Asian Film Festival returns to the Lincoln Center from July 11 to 24, where Hong Kong romance movie Last Song for Youdebuted in North America."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe NYAFF showcases curated Asian movies not distributed in the United States.
(2025-07-15). Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei sightseeing train launched. ecns.cn A passenger takes a picture at the Beijing Railway Station before boarding the Star Express, the first sightseeing tourist train in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region on Wednesday.
(2025-07-15). Financing seen stable ahead. ecns.cn China's financing activity maintained steady momentum in the first half with further improvements in June, pointing to recovering market confidence as monetary easing takes effect, said the People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, on Monday.
(2025-07-15). China's H1 GDP grows 5.3%. ecns.cn China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.3% year on year to 66.0536 trillion yuan (about $9.22 trillion) in the first half of 2025, demonstrating the strong resilience of China's economy, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Tuesday.
(2025-07-15). Third China International Supply Chain Expo to kick off in Beijing. ecns.cn The third CISCE will take place in Beijing from July 16 to 20.Themed "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the Third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) will take place in Beijing from July 16 to 20.
(2025-07-15). China's GDP grows 5.3% in H1. ecns.cn In the first half of the year, retail sales rose by 5 percent compared to the same period last year, while in the first quarter, they grew by 4.6 percent from a year earlier. "ÄÄ…
(2025-07-15). China's financing activity further improves in June. ecns.cn The broad money supply, or M2, reached 330.29 trillion yuan at the end of last month, rising 8.3 percent year-on-year, compared with 7.9 percent a month earlier, the central bank said.
(2025-07-15). Nvidia to resume H20 chip sales in China, unveils new compliant GPU. ecns.cn US semiconductor giant Nvidia announced Tuesday that it will resume sales of its H20 chips to China and has unveiled a new, fully compliant graphics processing unit (GPU) designed for the Chinese market.
(2025-07-15). China's foreign trade reaches record high in H1 2025 amid global headwinds. ecns.cn China's foreign trade grew by 2.9 percent year-on-year to 21.79 trillion yuan ($3.04 trillion) in the first half of 2025, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Monday.
(2025-07-15). Urban renewal calls for diversified funding sources. ecns.cn China renovated 280,000 aging residential communities from 2019 to 2024, benefiting more than 120 million people, data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development showed.
(2025-07-15). Tesla expands into China's grid market. ecns.cn The introduction of large-scale storage capacity is expected to significantly reduce this cost and enhance the city's power supply reliability."With the implementation of the project, China Kangfu and Tesla will further deepen their cooperation in energy business both at home and abroad, so as to jointly promote the development of a sustainable energy sector," Li said.
(2025-07-15). School milk program hits new milestone. ecns.cn It currently spans all 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities on the mainland, with over 100,000 schools participating, an official in the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said.
(2025-07-15). English majors face uncertain future as AI replaces basic skills. ecns.cn Wu said while national policies such as the Belt and Road Initiative and reform and opening-up provide long-term demand for English talent, "pure English" ability is devalued.
(2025-07-15). China's UN envoy calls for stronger intl cooperation on ecology. ecns.cn "In this critical moment, China's strategic approach to development offers a powerful blueprint for aligning the national strategy with local action and scientific innovation," Li said.
(2025-07-15). Parents warned of consultant certification scams. ecns.cn The application consulting service role does not appear in the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security's national occupational qualification directory, confirming that no such professional qualification exists.
(2025-07-15). TCM builds momentum worldwide. ecns.cn He said that more high-quality overseas TCM centers, clinics or training facilities will be established in key Belt and Road countries and African nations.The objective is to cultivate a batch of competitive TCM companies and brands with high added value to drive the entire industrial chain development of TCM.
(2025-07-15). Researchers help save Qilian's ecosystem. ecns.cn The Qilian Mountains in northwestern China are known for their rich biodiversity and unique ecosystem.In 2019, the institute conducted a comprehensive scientific survey of the ecological changes across the 800-kilometer stretch of the eastern, central, and western Qilian Mountains, resulting in a report.
(2025-07-15). UN says nearly half of SDGs progress 'insufficient' ten years on. ecns.cn Ten years after the United Nations (UN) adopted its SDGs, although millions of lives have improved, through gains in health, education, energy, and digital connectivity, the pace of change remains insufficient to meet the Goals by 2030, the UN report finds.
(2025-07-15). Tianzhou-9 cargo craft successfully docks with China space station. ecns.cn China launched the cargo craft in the early morning on Tuesday to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2025-07-15). Massive Australian bushfire impacts: it's our fault. onlineopinion.com.au Fire shaped this continent. But in failing to manage it, we have turned it into a destroyer.
(2025-07-15). Kosovo's leadership failure: a dangerous hijacking of democracy. onlineopinion.com.au It is hard to imagine how a small country experiencing significant economic hardship and in constant conflict with its neighbor is still under a caretaker government four months after the national elections.
(2025-07-15). US: Lift Sanctions on Leading Palestinian Human Rights Organization. juancole.com 
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(2025-07-15). Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees. whyy.org The With the three liberal justices in dissent, the court on Monday paused an order from U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston, who issued a preliminary injunction reversing the layoffs and calling into question the broader plan. The layoffs "will likely cripple the department," Joun wrote. A federal appeals court refused to put the order on hold while the administration appe…
(2025-07-15). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—1. newleftreview.org In the first instalment of a major contribution to the reconceptualization of a post-capitalist social order, Aaron Benanav marshals insights from a long century of socialist thought and practice—Cabet, Marx, Preobrazhensky, Neurath, Keynes—to lay the theoretical foundations for his own multi-criterial model.
(2025-07-15). Alyssa Battistoni: Situating Freedom. newleftreview.org How might we reimagine freedom on an increasingly turbulent and resource-constrained planet? Charting a course between rival left accounts, Alyssa Battistoni offers a conception inspired by de Beauvoir's Ethics of Ambiguity: a 'situated' freedom, which recognizes natural contingency and centres human agency.
(2025-07-15). Michael Burawoy: Palestine through a South African Lens. newleftreview.org In a draft text sent to NLR before his tragically early death, the sociologist reflects on the reasons for the starkly different outcomes of Afrikaner and Zionist settler colonialisms: in South Africa, a unified democratic republic, with all its problems; in Israel, ongoing war.
(2025-07-15). Michael Levien: Michael Burawoy. newleftreview.org Intellectual reconstruction of the work of Michael Burawoy, from globe-spanning analysis of production regimes—post-colonial, advanced capitalist, state socialist—to theoretical dialogues with Polanyi, Bourdieu and Du Bois.
(2025-07-15). NLR Editors: Michael Burawoy: 1947—2025. newleftreview.org The well-travelled life and consistently lucid, radical thought of global labour's great comparative ethnographer—and social theorist.
(2025-07-15). Roberto Schwarz: Political Polyphonies. newleftreview.org Interview with the Brazilian critic and theorist on the literary and political ideas informing his epic play, Queen Lira. A volatile cacophony of voices disputing his country's path, from Dilma's impeachment to Bolsonaro's rise and Lula's unexpected return.
(2025-07-15). Zhang Yongle: Reconfiguring Hegemony. newleftreview.org A view from China of the battle for America's ideological soul, pitting Trump, home-grown nemesis of Western liberal democracy, against Francis Fukuyama, subtlest philosopher of its world-historical triumph. Are these contrasted figures two manifestations of the same hegemonic principle?
(2025-07-15). Ahem, I Am Taking My Bows … smoothiex12.blogspot.com and my curtain calls)) Here is from Maria herself, about West's elites and their edikeishn)) When I talk, ad nauseam, about these creeps being uneducated ⚪ this is not a figure of speech; whole Western "elite" and their "academe" in any serious field ⚪ from governance to military ⚪ would be considered failures in Russia. Practically whole (with some exception) "humanities" field in the West related to history, governance and economics is an academic fraud as are those Ph.Ds who abuse academic sinecures BSing their students who merely, upon graduation, boost already a shocking rate of intellectual decay in the c…
(2025-07-15). Mourners honor martyred IRIB staff. presstv.ir A memorial takes place for the media workers martyred in the Israeli strike on the headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, IRIB, on June the 16th.
(2025-07-15). Zohran Mamdani's last Name reflects Centuries of intercontinental Trade, Migration and cultural Exchange. juancole.com 
By Iqbal Akhtar, Florida International University (The Conversation) — When Zohran Mamdani announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City, political observers noted his progressive platform and legislative record. But understanding the Democratic candidate's background requires examining the rich cultural tapestry woven into his very surname: Mamdani. He takes the name from his father, …
(2025-07-15). "100 Percent Sure" CIA Had Some Involvement in Massive Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russian Airfields. Former CIA Analyst Larry Johnson. globalresearch.ca Did the president himself know about it? The official line is that he did not. However, that doesn't mean the U.S. government wasn't involved.
(2025-07-15). Trump's cuts, politicians' inactions kill in the Hill Country. workers.org 
Houston The Texas Hill Country is known for beautiful rolling hills, hundreds of wineries, scrumptious peaches, and tubing down the Guadalupe River. On the 4th of July, life along the river was forever changed. Rain began early that morning with a report that the river had risen 7 feet. Four . . . |
(2025-07-15). Legal challenge launched to kill Bill 5 and Bill C-5. windspeaker.com
(2025-07-15). The Berlin police lied and the lie is now used to justify repression. aljazeera.com
(2025-07-15). Retired priest arrested for supporting Palestine Action. aljazeera.com
(2025-07-15). China: Experts call for international cooperation to regulate the use of AI in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2025-07-15). Decades of waiting: Supporting families of the missing in Azerbaijan. icrc.org
(2025-07-15). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's work in Iran. icrc.org
(2025-07-15). ICRC Global Cyber Hub in Luxembourg: highlights humanitarian use of digital tech at Luxembourg's first GRC Summit. icrc.org
(2025-07-15). Philippines: Understanding challenges in detention through Health Information System. icrc.org
(2025-07-15). Egypt: Stories of connecting loved ones. icrc.org
(2025-07-15). Srebrenica: 30 Years of Remembrance and Search for Missing Family Members Continues. icrc.org
(2025-07-15). Ukraine: DNA and Dignity for the Deceased. icrc.org
(2025-07-15). Humanitarian Exemptions in Domestic Counterterrorism Legislation – Factsheet. icrc.org
(2025-07-15). Myanmar: Rebuilding lives shattered by earthquake and armed conflict. icrc.org
(2025-07-15). Niger: ICRC ceases operations. icrc.org
(2025-07-15). Philippines: Supporting displaced families in Maguindanao del Sur. icrc.org
(2025-07-15). Sri Lanka: The ICRC hosts the 2nd National Conference for Families of Missing Persons in Sri Lanka. icrc.org
(2025-07-15). Yemen: A new medical clinic opens at Sa'ada New Remand Prison to improve health and living conditions of detainees. icrc.org
(2025-07-15). ICRC president: When the rules of war are applied selectively, they lose their protective power. icrc.org
(2025-07-15). Israel and the occupied territories: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah receives unprecedented influx of fatalities. icrc.org
(2025-07-15). Reservoir reveals beautiful natural ecology in Guangxi. ecns.cn
(2025-07-15). Inbound tourism picks up in Beijing during summer holiday. ecns.cn
(2025-07-15). Chinese, U.S. table tennis teams mark 54 years anniversary of 'Ping-Pong Diplomacy'. ecns.cn
(2025-07-14). Inner Mongolia shines as guest province at Silk Road Week. ecns.cn The Silk Road Week 2025 opened on July 11 at the China National Silk Museum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, under the theme "Silk Ties the Ages, Roads Network the World".
(2025-07-14). Digital initiative turns city into innovation hub. ecns.cn Two humanoid robots walk forward at the exhibition hall of Unitree Robotics in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, Feb 20, 2025.Gong said that development of sound digital infrastructure enabled Zhejiang to lead the way for China in pushing forward the development of one-stop government services.
(2025-07-14). Smart competition can shape shared progress. ecns.cn As China is about to adopt the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), a critical transformation is unfolding: its manufacturing sector is advancing toward higher intelligence, more digitalization, and high-end development.
(2025-07-14). Japan urged to exercise prudence in military, security fields. ecns.cn China on Monday urged Japan to draw lessons from history, in a bid to exercise prudence in security issues as this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
(2025-07-14). Xi stresses full, rigorous Party self-governance through improving conduct. ecns.cn On the afternoon of June 30, the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee held its 21st group study session. The topic was on improving the long-term mechanism for implementing the central Party leadership's eight-point decision on improving conduct and addressing the "four forms of malfeasances" (formalism, bureaucracy, hedonism, and extravagance).
(2025-07-14). China, India vow to boost relationship. ecns.cn China is ready to work with India to jointly safeguard the multilateral trading system, ensure the stability of global industrial and supply chains, and uphold a cooperative environment, he added.
(2025-07-14). Wang Yi: China, India should adhere to good-neighborliness, friendship. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) meets with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Beijing, China, July 14, 2025.Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when holding talks with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Beijing.
(2025-07-14). World-first study analyzes minerals on far side of moon. ecns.cn The findings, derived from samples returned by China's Chang'e 6 mission, shed new light on the composition of the South Pole-Aitken Basin, the moon's largest, deepest, and oldest crater.
(2025-07-14). AI enables sustainable energy transition. ecns.cn Between 2014 and 2023, China contributed to 45.2 percent of the global increase in non-fossil energy consumption, leading the world in the research, development and deployment of renewable energy technologies across the power, heating and transport sectors.
(2025-07-14). Rare 1938 Guangzhou bombing photos to debut in August. ecns.cn A newly-discovered series of photos recording the tragic Japanese bombing of Guangzhou in 1938 will become the centerpiece of an exhibit opening in the end of August commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, Guangdong province.
(2025-07-14). China handles 95 billion parcels in first half of year. ecns.cn Staff members at the joint distribution center in Yucheng handle parcels with the help of a sorting machine.For local farmer He Duanzhi, cold-chain orders now make up a staggering 90 percent of his daily sales."ÄÄ"ÄÄBehind the scenes, technology is driving transformation.
(2025-07-14). Tips for expats to strike swifter friendships. ecns.cn I hope they'd call me shuaige(handsome brother), instead, which is widely used to address men, old and young, handsome and not-so-good looking."ÄÄ"ÄÄTo match shuaigethere is meinyu(beauty), a term many use to refer to women of all ages.For me, the term meinyuis a blessing, because it saves me from the embarrassment of addressing a bank clerk or a waitress as "xiaojie".
(2025-07-14). Chinese, U.S. athletes mark 54th anniversary of 'Ping-Pong diplomacy' in Las Vegas. ecns.cn Chinese and U.S. table tennis athletes and local enthusiasts gathered in Las Vegas on Sunday to commemorate the 54th anniversary of "Ping-Pong diplomacy," highlighting the lasting friendship between the two peoples through sport exchanges.
(2025-07-15). 10 Luxury Gifts That Are Worth the Investment (and 5 That Aren't). moguldom.com 
Luxury gifts are often more than gestures of extravagance—they can also be savvy investments. From heirloom-quality jewelry to rare collectibles and premium experiences, some high-end items have long-term value that goes well beyond the initial price tag. But not all luxury purchases age well. Some decline in worth almost instantly, becoming expensive mistakes. Here's a …
(2025-07-15). Remembering Mohammed Deif, the elusive Hamas commander and Israel's worst nightmare. presstv.ir Mohammed Deif, the elusive Hamas military chief, masterminded operations that shattered Israeli deterrence, and today his legacy inspires Palestinian fighters.
(2025-07-15). Pezeshkian calls for unity among Muslim nations against Israel. presstv.ir Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the need for Muslim nations to present a united front against the Zionist regime.
(2025-07-15). Iran: E3's credibility tarnished by backing Israeli aggression. presstv.ir The Iranian deputy foreign minister says the European troika's support for the Israeli acts of aggression against Iran undermined its credibility.
(2025-07-15). Iran vows it will not hold back if snapback mechanism triggered. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says any attempt to trigger the so-called snapback mechanism to reimpose UN sanctions amounts to a confrontational move.
(2025-07-15). Civilians bore brunt of Israeli aggression against Iran: Red Crescent. presstv.ir The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society says that civilians suffered the most casualties during the Israeli aggression against Iran.
(2025-07-15). Iranian missiles severed enemies' hands; stronger response awaits any misstep: Top cmdr. presstv.ir Iran's top commander lauds the Iranian aerospace forces' retaliation against enemy aggression.
(2025-07-15). 70% of US atomic bombing survivors fear nuclear weapons can be used again: Poll. presstv.ir A recent poll has found that almost 70% of atomic bomb survivors fear the potential redeployment of nuclear weapons.
(2025-07-15). Turkey seeks to use Syria's extremists to undermine Lebanon-Cyprus ties: Report. presstv.ir Turkey eyes controlling the north of Lebanon after Ankara-backed extremist militants came to power in neighboring Syria, amid its "deep concern" over how any improvement in ties between Beirut and Cyprus could counter its influence in the Mediterranean, a report says.
(2025-07-15). Iran president urges regional unity against Israel's destabilizing plots. presstv.ir The Iranian president says regional countries should foster unity to counter Israel's destructive role.
(2025-07-15). Pezeshkian says 'window for diplomacy still open,' but warns enemies against miscalculations. presstv.ir The Iranian president says Iran has never sought a war and always advocates for peace but will never surrender.
(2025-07-15). Iran's FM Araghchi to meet Russia's Lavrov in China. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the upcoming meeting of foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in China.
(2025-07-15). Trump threatens Russia with 100% tariffs if no Ukraine truce in 50 days. presstv.ir Donald Trump threatens to impose secondary tariffs of 100 percent on Russia if a peace deal is not reached with Ukraine in 50 days.
(2025-07-14). Luxon and Peters to miss Cook Islands' 60th Constitution Day celebrations. asiapacificreport.nz By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist New Zealand will not send top government representation to the Cook Islands for its 60th Constitution Day celebrations in three weeks' time. Instead, Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro will represent Aotearoa in Rarotonga. On August 4, Cook Islands will mark 60 years of self-governance in free association with New Zealand.
(2025-07-14). Progressive Adelita Grijalva leads in key open-seat Arizona election. peoplesworld.org 
TUCSON, Ariz.—With a day to go before in-person balloting on July 15, progressive public official Adelita Grijalva leads in a key race for an open U.S. House seat anchored by the city of Tucson but stretching along the entire Arizona-Mexico border. The hopefuls in the race are vying to finish the term of the late …