(2025-07-20). Syria: Jolani Forces Deploy In Suwayda As Tribal Militias Reject Ceasefire Deal. api.follow.it 
The Jolani administration announced the deployment of internal security forces in Syria's Suwayda province on Saturday, claiming the move aims to restore order amid ongoing armed confrontations with tribal fighters who reject the terms of a newly brokered ceasefire. | Noureddine al-Baba, spokesman for the interior ministry under the Jolani-controlled government, said internal security forces had begun operations in Suwayda to "protect civilians and end the chaos." | He stated that "political and security institutions will exert all efforts to stop the attacks and restore stability to the province." | Syrian s…
(2025-07-20). Breaking The Ranks: Russia Legitimizes Its Former Foes — OpEd. api.follow.it Afghanistan's Taliban government announced late earlier this month that Russia has become the inaugural country to officially recognize their government— the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), a unique clerical dictatorship of its kind. | This mark a significant moment for the Taliban regime who were not formally recognized by a single nation, since toppling the US-backed republic in 2021. Their foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi called it a "courageous step" and hoped others will follow. Moscow said it would continue to support Kabul in security, counter-terrorism and combat against drug crime. | In Ap…
(2025-07-20). Russia's Grip Weakens In The South Caucasus, Opening Doors To New Players — Analysis. api.follow.it 
(2025-07-20). Malaysia: Anwar Ibrahim's Makes Political Appointments In Key Judiciary And Law Enforcement Positions — Analysis. api.follow.it 
Over the last month there has been much political controversy over the vacant position for chief justice of the Federal Court of Malaysia. The position became vacant on July 2, when the chief Justice Tengku Maimun tenure was not extended for 6 months, as statutory regulations permit. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim allowed the position to become vacant for a month, because of inaction in recommending a new candidate for the position to Malaysia's king Sultan Ismail. | Initially, there was much conjecture as it was rumored that Justice Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh, who was a former Attorney General of Malaysia ha…
(2025-07-20). Azerbaijan Tackles Energy Market Reform — Analysis. api.follow.it 
By Mahmud Rzayev | ( A
(2025-07-20). Key Technologies That Drive The Global Expansion Of Korean Pre-Prepared Meals — Analysis. api.follow.it 
By Zhou Chao | In recent years, with the acceleration of modern lifestyles, the role of pre-prepared meals in everyday life has become increasingly prominent. According to relevant data, the market size of pre-prepared meals in China reached RMB 419.6 billion in 2022, and it is projected to exceed RMB 1 trillion by 2026. However, this growing market is sharply contrasted by the ongoing controversies surrounding pre-prepared meals in China. | In addition to concerns over food safety and cultural perceptions, a number of people argue that, due to the inherent diversity of Chinese cuisine in terms of both dishes…
(2025-07-20). Understanding The Causes Of Lincoln's War — OpEd. api.follow.it 
By Wanjiru Njoya | In most debates over what caused any historical event to occur, the disputants tend to emphasize what they consider to be the most important causal factor, and minimize the influence of factors they consider to be less important. It is not so much that they dispute the relevance of contested factors in understanding the event comprehensively, but more that there is no agreement on the degree of importance that ought to be attached to those factors. | Often people will emphasize the factors that fall within their own field of expertise, where they consider themselves able to contribute meani…
(2025-07-20). Boom And Bust: Rethinking Austrian Business Cycle Theory — OpEd. api.follow.it 
As a proponent of the Austrian School of Economics, I fundamentally oppose state intervention in economic affairs, particularly the manipulation of interest rates by central banks. Before addressing the relationship between the Federal Reserve and the executive branch, it is essential to emphasize that such interventions distort market signals, leading to misallocations of resources and economic instability. | The Austrian Business Cycle Theory (ABCT): | The Austrian Business Cycle Theory (ABCT) attributes economic
(2025-07-20). KPRF's Repudiation Of Khrushchev's Denunciation Of Stalin Shows Putin Set To Be Even More Repressive And Aggressive — OpEd. api.follow.it 
With its "unerring intuition," the Communist Party of the Russian Federation has declared Khrushchev's denunciation of Stalin "a mistake," thus putting itself in line with Vladimir Putin's current thinking and opening the way for the Kremlin leader to be even more repressive at home and aggressive abroad, Andrey Arkhangelsky says. | The Russian writer says that the KPRF's action reflects the evolution of Putin's thinking. Earlier, the Kremlin leader like his post-Stalin Soviet predecessors said he wanted to take the best from all eras of the Russian past; but now, he has narrowed the past from which he will s…
(2025-07-20). EU Welcomes US-Brokered Deal Between Syria And Israel. api.follow.it 
(2025-07-20). Gabbard: Obama Conspired To 'Usurp' Trump's 2016 Election Mandate. api.follow.it 
By Dan McCaleb | ( Gabbard on Friday
(2025-07-20). Sudan War Strategy Shifts To The Air As Both Sides Increase Drone Use. api.follow.it 
Now in its third year, civil war in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has changed from one dominated by ground forces and heavy weapons to a tit-for-tat aerial war with unmanned drones as the chief weapons. | Starting in January, the national Sudanese forces, known as the SAF, used Turkish-made Bayraktar TB-2 drones to attack rebel RSF positions and supply lines in the capital region and al-Gezira state to the southeast. The assault ultimately drove RSF fighters from both locations, giving the army major victories that pushed the RSF back into its strongho…
(2025-07-20). Vietnam To Ban Gas-Powered Motorbikes In Central Hanoi Next Year. api.follow.it 
Vietnam will ban fossil-fuel-powered motorcycles and mopeds in the heart of Hanoi starting in July 2026 in an effort to reduce air pollution, state media reported on Monday, curbing the main mode of transport for many of the city's 8 million residents. | Issued by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, the directive applies to the area within the main ring road around central Hanoi, home to much of the city's business activity. The city has nearly 7 million motorbikes and a million cars. | Some residents say that the move will disproportionately impact low-income residents. | "It will affect people who rely on motor…
(2025-07-20). Angola: Police Use Excessive Force Against Peaceful Protesters, HRW Says. api.follow.it 
Angolan police used excessive force and carried out arbitrary arrests while dispersing peaceful protesters in Luanda, the capital, on July 12, 2025, Human Rights Watch said. Police unnecessarily fired tear gas and rubber bullets and assaulted protesters, injuring several people. They also detained 17 protesters, some of whom were released only after legal intervention. | The government should promptly and impartially investigate the use of force and the arrests, and appropriately discipline or prosecute those responsible, regardless of rank. | "Angolans should be able to peacefully protest government policies…
(2025-07-20). Kyrgyzstan: Attacks On Doctors Surge Amid Systemic Failures. api.follow.it 
By Anton Chipegin | ( The first major
(2025-07-20). Trump Says Armenia, Azerbaijan Close To Peace. api.follow.it 
Armenia and Azerbaijan are in the final phase of negotiations over a peace agreement. According to Report, this statement was made by U.S. President Donald Trump during an official dinner with American senators. | Trump's speech was broadcast on U.S. television networks. | "Armenia, Azerbaijan — we performed a miracle there, and [the peace agreement] is almost finalized," the U.S. President said. | On July 10, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met in Abu Dhabi and discussed various aspects of the Armenia-Azerbaijan interstate normalization agenda. | Both side…
(2025-07-20). Eighty Years After Trinity, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki, the Horror Lives On. counterpunch.org The world's first atomic bomb was detonated approximately 60 miles north of White Sands National Monument. Image by Ray Acheson. The world's first atomic bomb was detonated approximately 60 miles north of White Sands National Monument. Image by Ray Acheson. The world's first atomic bomb was detonated approximately 60 miles north of White Sands National […] | To read this article, log in
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(2025-07-20). Ignorance and Military Fantasy: General Donahue's Proposed U.S-NATO Blitzkrieg Assault on Russia's Kaliningrad Enclave. A Miscalculation Could Lead to a Thermonuclear Catastrophy. Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca It appears that threatening thermonuclear superpowers has become a favorite pastime in the halls of power in Washington DC. | Just days after Lindsey Graham
(2025-07-20). UE sanciona jornalistas do BRICS e entidades civis russas. globalresearch.ca A Unià£o Europeia (UE) continua a endurecer suas medidas ditatoriais contra a liberdade de imprensa. Em sua lista mais recente de alvos, o bloco europeu anunciou sanàßàµes contra diversas organizaàßàµes da sociedade civil e jornalistas independentes da Rússia e de …
(2025-07-20). Iran: Khamenei's Speech Of Fear Reveals A Regime On The Brink — OpEd. api.follow.it 
In his first public address since the regime's defeat in the 12-day war, Iranian regime Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei delivered a speech not of strength, but of desperation. | Speaking to the regime's judicial authorities on July 17, Khamenei attempted to project a facade of "sham power" to boost the collapsing morale of his loyalists. However, his words only succeeded in revealing a leader trapped by military failure, consumed by internal division, and haunted by the specter of a popular uprising. The speech was a desperate attempt to encourage his forces to continue their suppression, even as the regime sinks…
(2025-07-20). Indian Court Orders State To Ensure Hindu Dalits' Temple Entry. api.follow.it 
The High Court of southern Tamil Nadu has ordered the state government to ensure that socially poor Dalit people can enter Hindu temples, following a complaint against a temple violating Dalits' right to worship. | The Madras High Court on July 17 also ordered the accused temple administration to permit Dalit Hindus ⚪ who are outside the four-tier Hindu caste system and formerly considered untouchable ⚪ to offer prayers in the temple. | The state government must ensure that "no law-and-order problem is created" in allowing the Dalit people to enter the temple, the court said, adding that denying them entry viol…
(2025-07-19). Minister Kabbyanga Concedes Defeat in Bukonzo West Primaries. plusnews.ug 
State Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Godfrey Kabbyanga Baluku, a prominent figure in the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has conceded defeat in the recent Bukonzo West primaries. Speaking from a serene setting surrounded by bamboo, Kabbyanga addressed his supporters and the public, emphasizing the importance of rallying behind the NRM flag bearer to secure …
(2025-07-19). Prince Baguma Patrick Dies in Kampala Road Crash. plusnews.ug 
Bunyoro Kingdom has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of Prince Baguma Patrick Jolly Ateenyi, who died in a road accident late Friday night on the Busega Express Highway, part of Kampala's Northern Bypass. Prince Baguma, a son of the late Omubiito Ramuji of Katasiha in Hoima, was a prominent cultural and political …
(2025-07-19). Burundi President Appointed African Union Special Envoy for the Sahel Region. plusnews.ug 
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU), President Joà£o Lourenàßo of Angola, has appointed H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi, as the AU's Special Envoy for the Sahel region. The high-level appointment was announced in Luanda on Thursday, reflecting the AU's renewed commitment to addressing the persistent security and humanitarian crises afflicting …
(2025-07-19). Museveni Warns Soldiers Against Corruption. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned Uganda People's Defence Forces officers to stay away from corruption, as the only way they will be able to live a long and fruitful life. Speaking at the Kabamba Uganda Military Academy in Mubende district while passing out 413 army officers who underwent an armour military warfare course, Museveni …
(2025-07-19). Volunteer Spotlight: World BEYOND War Romania Chapter Co-Coordinator Hans Hedrich. 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: : | Sighisoara / Schà§àüburg / Segesvár (Romania / Transylvania) | How did you get involved with anti-war activism and World BEYOND War (WBW)?: | In July 2024, I found out about WBW through friends while I was in Brussels trying to campaign against the appointment of Kaja Kallas as the new EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs. Kallas (from Estonia) is a staunch supporter o…