(2025-07-29). Israel's Netanyahu claims there is "no starvation" in Gaza. wsws.org Speaking at a conference in Jerusalem on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "There is no starvation in Gaza," and went on to claim that the viral images circulating around the world of Palestinian children who have starved to death are "false pictures."
(2025-07-29). How Much Longer (Or How I Ate Cheese in Provence While a Child in Gaza Died of Thirst). counterpunch.org I'm in France, in Toulon, visiting my daughter and her family. Summer on the Mediterranean — the heat, the light, the laughter of grandchildren — it all grips me. I feel a rare, quiet happiness. Gratitude for life itself. We leave the city and drive up into the mountains. The small villages lie scattered like
(2025-07-29). Worldwide Actions: Bang Your Pots For Gaza. popularresistance.org Activists are urging people worldwide to participate in a "pot-banging" demonstration daily at 6 PM local time, wherever they are, aiming to raise urgent awareness about the escalating famine in Gaza caused by the "Israeli" blockade. | The initiative, dubbed "Pot-Banging for Gaza," calls on participants to bang pots and pans from their windows or balconies for 2-5 minutes to highlight the dire humanitarian crisis caused by what organizers describe as "Israel's" illegal blockade. | It was inspired by a viral video shot on Monday in Nuseirat, central Gaza, where hungry children, men, and women banged on their empty…
(2025-07-29). People in Gaza are now selling their last possessions to avoid starvation. thecanary.co 
Gaza has been burning at both ends for twenty months. But the fires are not only burning houses, but also consuming what remains of people's dreams and dignity, in a continuous war of extermination in which Israel's occupation has engineered starvation to the point where people wish for a loaf of bread. In Gaza, cameras […] | By
(2025-07-29). Guterres: Gaza on the brink of famine, humanitarian aids must flow. sana.sy New York, SANA- UN Secretary-General António Guterres confirmed Tuesday that Gaza Strip is on the brink of famine due to a severe shortage of food supplies, calling for a large flow of humanitarian and relief aid to the Strip's residents. "Food, water, medicine, and fuel supplies must flow into Gaza unhindered" the top UN official …
(2025-07-29). World Food Program (WFP): According to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Alert, 2 out of the 3 famine thresholds have now been breached in parts of Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2025-07-29). Death toll in Israel's war on Gaza surpasses 60,000. aljazeera.com The grim milestone reaches as Israel continues to target aid seekers amid famine conditions in Gaza.
(2025-07-29). Gaza famine 'unlike anything in this century,' experts warn. thecradle.co
(2025-07-29). Wednesday 7/30: Bay Area Noise Demo: Stop Starving Gaza Now! indybay.org BCG Office, 2 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco…
(2025-07-29). Wednesday 7/30: Stop Starving Gaza Power Hour. indybay.org Online | uscpract.org/powerhour…
(2025-07-29). Netanyahu: There is no starvation in Gaza. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and shared a video denying the starvation in Gaza, despite the reports and videos circulating the internet stating otherwise. Netanyahu wrote in the video's caption, "There is no starvation in Gaza, no policy of starvation in Gaza, and I assure you that we have a commitment to achieve our war goals." He added, "We will continue to fight till we achieve the release of our hostages and the destruction of Hamas' military and governing capabilities. They shall be there no more." Netanyahu: There is no starvation in…
(2025-07-29). As Gaza Starves, Republicans Take Aim at Another Lifeline. Almost No One Noticed. theintercept.com 
As the world watches Gaza starve, Republicans in Congress quietly advanced a new ban on funding a United Nations agency that delivers food aid to Palestinians. | The GOP-dominated House Appropriations Committee last week voted to bar financial support for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East, long the main hub of aid distribution in Gaza. | If passed by Congress, the ban would reinforce a financial blockade on UNRWA that began last year as Israel subjected the agency to an intense pressure campaign. | The latest move, however, comes amid an increasingly dire situation, as…
(2025-07-29). Former Gaza Humanitarian Fund Worker Says Aid Sites "Designed as Death Traps" truthout.org As more than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed seeking aid at militarized aid distribution sites run by the U.S.- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a former GHF security contractor tells Democracy Now! he saw U.S. mercenaries and Israeli forces commit war crimes by indiscriminately shooting at starving Palestinians waiting for aid. "What I witnessed in Gaza, I can only describe as… |
(2025-07-29). Sit In At Office Of Group Behind Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. popularresistance.org Dallas, TX — Over 100 Dallas residents joined a protest against Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on Friday, July 25 to call attention to the firm's backing of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which has killed over a thousand Palestinians seeking aid. | Attendees banged pots and pans, blared instruments and chanted slogans including "We know what your funding's for: forced starvation, endless war!" to disrupt the workday inside the office building. The protest was organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement — Dallas Chapter in response to an International Day of Action against the forced starvation…
(2025-07-29). Making Noise to Stop Starving Gaza. indybay.org The Northern California office of Congressman Alex Padilla (D-CA) was the scene of a large and exceptionally noisy protest as activists armed with pots and pans from the Palestinian Youth Movement along with other human rights activists loudly called attention to the ongoing genocide and the starving of the people in Gaza…
(2025-07-29). A day in the life of a Palestinian family seeking food in Gaza. aljazeera.com This is a day in the life of a Palestinian family in Gaza, living through Israel's policy of starvation.
(2025-07-29). In Russia, Muslims are outraged by the writer Rubina: She wants to pour acid on the Gas. eadaily.com Former Muscovite Dina Rubina, who has been living in Israel since the 1990s, should be punished for her calls to kill residents of long-suffering Gaza. This is stated in the appeal of the Presidium of the Duma of the Russian Federation to the TFR…
(2025-07-29). Global Solidarity Urged at International Webinar on Humanitarian Aid in Gaza. indybay.org Hosted by Panda Aid (China) and co-organized by the International Action Center (IAC) in New York, the webinar "Heroes of Gaza Humanitarian Aid and Peace Activism Awards" brought together humanitarian organizations and peace activists from around the world.
(2025-07-29). Fiji 'failing' the Gaza genocide and humanity test, says rights group. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The NGO Coalition on Human Rights in Fiji has sharply criticised the Fiji government's stance over Israel's genocide in Gaza, saying it "starkly contrasts" with the United Nations and international community's condemnation as a violation of international law and an impediment to peace. In a statement today, the NGO Coalition said that…
(2025-07-29). NUS forced to cancel flagship conference over ongoing scandal around Gaza. thecanary.co The National Union of Students (NUS) Lead and Change conference, which was meant to start on Tuesday 29 July, has been cancelled. The NUS was forced to do this due to its venue being occupied by students who have become increasingly frustrated over the union's inaction over Gaza. They have also threatened disruption if there […] | By
(2025-07-29). Emergency protest to swamp Starmer's Cabinet meeting on Gaza. thecanary.co Hundreds of activists are set to protest outside an emergency cabinet meeting in Downing Street on Tuesday 29 July to demand the government takes immediate, meaningful action to halt Israel's genocide in Gaza. Cabinet meeting to face protest over Gaza As the Cabinet meets for a rare emergency meeting during the summer recess to discuss […] | By
(2025-07-29). Netanyahu niega que haya hambruna en Gaza. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro de Israel, Benjamín Netanyahu, rechazó el domingo las denuncias de hambruna en la Franja de Gaza, calificándolas de ≠"mentira descarada". El premier aseguró que su país ha permitido el ingreso de ayuda humanitaria al enclave palestino "durante toda la guerra", pues "de lo contrario, no habría gazatíes".
(2025-07-29). Il Summit di Bogotà , la rivolta contro l'impunità di Israele e un problema di Diritto. strategic-culture.su La battaglia viene combattuta su un campo che deve essere scelto dai combattenti; se lo si lascia scegliere al nemico, c'è il rischio di essere completamente sconfitti con un gigantesco bluff | Segue nostro Bogotà e il ruolo del Sud Globale | Il 15-16 luglio, oltre 30 Paesi si sono riuniti a Bogotá per il Vertice d'Emergenza del Gruppo dell'Aia, la più ambiziosa iniziativa multilaterale finora per denunciare il genocidio di Gaza da part…
(2025-07-29). Israeli organisations say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-07-29). Ben-Gvir, Smotrich banned from entering The Netherlands. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Netherlands on Monday barred Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country for inciting violence against Palestinians and calling for "ethnic cleansing" in the Gaza Strip and the expansion of illegal settlements.The Dutch government also decided to summon the Israeli ambassador to The Hague to a reprimand session at the office of Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Waldekamp.According to Dutch media, Waldekamp wrote to members of parliament that "the situation in Gaza is unbearable and untenable."In turn, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schop…
(2025-07-29). Trump slams London Mayor as "radical and nasty" during UK visit. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump stirred controversy during his visit to the United Kingdom by launching a personal attack on London Mayor Sadiq Khan, calling him a "radical and nasty person." The comments came during a press interaction at Trump's golf resort near Turnberry in southwest Scotland, where he met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The two leaders had reportedly discussed trade relations and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which Trump allegedly blamed on Hamas.Tensions rose when a British reporter asked Trump if he planned to visit London during his state visit. Trump confirmed he would,…
(2025-07-29). When Israelis Call It Out: Finding Genocide in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
It's been almost an article of faith among Israeli officials: the state they represent is incapable of genocide, their actions always spurred by the noblest, necessary motivations of self-defence against satanic enemies who wish genocide upon Jews. Over time, as Holocaust scholar Omer Bartov writes, "Ethical concerns and moral qualms were brushed aside as either
(2025-07-29). Beyond Gaza's Shadow: The Unseen War for the West Bank's Future. counterpunch.org 
Israel is meticulously following a textbook model of instigating unrest in the occupied West Bank. The latest such provocations consisted of stripping the Palestinian-run Hebron (Al-Khalil) municipality of its administrative powers over the venerable Ibrahimi Mosque. Worse, according to Israel Hayom, it granted these powers to the religious council of the Kiryat Arba Jewish settlement, an extremist settler body.
(2025-07-29). Act While it Still Matters. counterpunch.org 
"One day, when it's safe, when there's no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it's too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this." —Omar El Akkad When he posted on October 25, 2023, he also shared video of Gaza, in three weeks of bombardment the devastation
(2025-07-29). It Shouldn't Have Taken This Much For Mainstream Voices To Start Speaking Up About Gaza. thealtworld.com 
Israel's top human rights group B'Tselem has finally declared that Israel is committing genocide, as has the Israel-based Physicians for Human …
(2025-07-29). Condena Cuba bloqueo de Israel a la entrada de alimentos en Gaza. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla condenó este martes el bloqueo del Gobierno israelí a la entrada de alimentos en Gaza. El canciller calificó la retención de Israel como una política de hambruna contra el pueblo palestino y urgió a Tel Aviv a cesar el cerco, permitiendo inmediatamente el acceso de la ayuda humanitaria, sin condiciones ni límites.
(2025-07-29). Uncovered hundreds of shipments of weapons from Canada to Israel. armsembargonow.ca Hard-hitting report exposes the damning data and the Canadian government's web of lies that has been concealing its role in arming genocide in Gaza.
(2025-07-29). Kyle claims Labour has 'done everything possible' against Gaza genocide and 'disgusted for a long time'. skwawkbox.org 
Here he is just in March with Israel's far-right UK ambassador If you were asked what it meant to 'do everything possible' to stop Israel's genocide in Gaza, what would you include in the list of 'everything possible'? Sanctions? Yes. A complete arms embargo? Definitely. Termination of diplomatic relations? Absolutely. Send the navy, RAF and …
(2025-07-29). Netanyahu Is Reportedly Planning to Annex Gaza Strip, With Trump Admin's Backing. truthout.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly prepared to propose a plan to annex the entire Gaza Strip that has the backing of the Trump administration, signalling the next horrific phase in Israel's genocide as it also moves forward with annexing the occupied West Bank. On Tuesday, Israeli outlet Haaretz reported that Netanyahu is expected to propose the plan to his cabinet soon. |
(2025-07-29). Report Slams Canada's "Systematic Deception" Over Weapons Transfers to Israel. truthout.org Rights advocates in Canada are accusing the government of misleading the public by allowing huge amounts of weapons to be sent to Israel despite a pledge to curtail such transfers. In a new report issued on July 29, a coalition of advocacy groups released new details about the scope of Canadian-made arms exports to Israel amid the country's war on the Gaza Strip. |
(2025-07-29). Bernie Sanders mounts new effort to block arms to Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org 
As hunger mounts in the Gaza Strip because of Israel's war and repeated blocks of aid to it, Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.)
(2025-07-29). International And Internal Pressure On Israel Building; Concentration Camp Stalled. popularresistance.org Two leading Israeli human rights organizations issued reports on 28 July accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, marking the first time any major Israeli group has made such a declaration. | "An examination of Israel's policy in the Gaza Strip and its horrific outcomes, together with statements by senior Israeli politicians and military commanders about the goals of the attack, leads to the unequivocal conclusion that Israel is taking coordinated, deliberate action to destroy Palestinian society in the Gaza Strip," B'Tselem wrote.
(2025-07-29). Israeli Organizations Say Israel Is Committing Genocide In Gaza. progressivehub.net BINOY KAMPMARK | GREEN LEFT…
(2025-07-29). Western powers are complicit in crimes against humanity in Gaza. onlineopinion.com.au The West, led by the Trump administration, has enabled the Netanyahu government to commit crimes against humanity and became complicit in the unfathomably horrific disaster that is being inflicted on the Palestinians in Gaza.
(2025-07-29). Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams GOP Rep. Over Gaza Statements: 'Will Actually Cause More Antisemitism'. latintimes.com Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed colleague Randy Fine over his statements regarding Israel's actions in Gaza…
(2025-07-29). Most Americans Disapprove of Israeli War on Gaza; Netanyahu Gets Lowest Rating Since 1997: Poll. english.almanar.com.lb 
About six in 10 US adults disapprove of the Israeli war on Gaza, up from 45% a month after the Hamas' Operation Al-Aqsa Flood on October 7, 2023, a new poll by an American multinational analytics has recently found. The poll by Gallup also sees Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu receiving the most negative rating …
(2025-07-29). Death toll of brutal Israeli war on Gaza passes 60,000: Health Ministry in Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-07-29). Netherlands Bars Israeli Ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich. english.almanar.com.lb 
The prime minister of the Netherlands declared Israeli ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich as personae non gratae in the kingdom, for inciting violence and ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof threatened further action against 'Israel', adding that "the people of Gaza must be given immediate, unfettered, safe access to humanitarian …
(2025-07-29). Noticeable Spike in Suicide Rates Among Israeli Soldiers. english.almanar.com.lb 
Another Israeli soldier was found dead in his house, in an apparent suicide, Israeli media reported on Monday, as the latest figure takes the number of Israeli soldiers who took their own lives since the start of the genocide in Gaza to 54. The daily Yedioth Ahronoth, citing a military statement, said that Ariel Meir …
(2025-07-29). Hamas calls for global day for support of Gaza and Palestinian prisoners on Sunday, August 3. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2025-07-29). Il Summit di Bogotà , la rivolta contro l'impunità di Israele e un problema di Diritto. strategic-culture.su La battaglia viene combattuta su un campo che deve essere scelto dai combattenti; se lo si lascia scegliere al nemico, c'è il rischio di essere completamente sconfitti con un gigantesco bluff | Segue nostro Bogotà e il ruolo del Sud Globale | Il 15-16 luglio, oltre 30 Paesi si sono riuniti a Bogotá per il Vertice d'Emergenza del Gruppo dell'Aia, la più ambiziosa iniziativa multilaterale finora per denunciare il genocidio di Gaza da part…
(2025-07-29). At Hague Group Emergency Summit, 30+ Nations Seek to 'Halt the Genocide in Gaza'. cadtm.org
(2025-07-29). Thursday 7/31: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org
(2025-07-29). B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights Israel: Israel is committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. fidh.org
(2025-07-29). Foreign activists launch hunger strike after Israeli seizure of Gaza aid ship. albawaba.com
(2025-07-29). Genocide is a fundamentally political crime — here's why that matters for Gaza. |
(2025-07-29). NZ is prepared to take 'further action' over the Gaza crisis — here are 5 options. |
(2025-07-29). California Admission Day and the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 – California 175 Commemoration. indybay.org The California Gold Rush began in January of 1848 and facilitated massive genocide of Native California Indigenous tribes and widespread introduction of chattel slavery of Pan Africans from "slave states" participating in the Gold Rush on the path to California Statehood, California 175…
(2025-07-29). Colonial violence in Namibia. internationalviewpoint.org "Germany's recognition of the Herero and Nama genocide has been a lengthy process and remains marred by controversy over the issue of reparations. " | – | / |
(2025-07-29). Genocide's Hard When You Have to Win the PR War Too. scheerpost.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, addressing the General Assembly's 79th session on Sept. 27, 2024. (U.N. Photo/Evan Schneider) | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Joe Lauria / Winning the publi…
(2025-07-29). Pots and Pans Clang Against Sen. Padilla's Enabling of Genocide. indybay.org Yet another in ongoing actions to stop the Palestine genocide…
(2025-07-29). Groundbreaking Report Details Canada's Role in Arming Israel's Genocide of the Palestinian People. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2025-07-29). Sunday 8/3: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2025-07-29). 657 days of genocide: Israel is starving Palestinians to death. fidh.org
(2025-07-29). Civil Rights Groups Sue Trump Admin for Information on Detention of Immigrants at Guantánamo. commondreams.org Civil rights groups today filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit seeking information on the Trump Administration's detention of immigrants at the U.S. Naval Base in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. The move comes after the administration sent approximately 500 noncitizens to Guantánamo without due process and amid reports that it plans to detain thousands more there. Despite attempting to expand this notorious prison camp — associated at its core with torture and lawlessness — the administration is continuing to operate in secrecy about who they are sending there and why, as well as the likely terr…
(2025-07-29). Trump EPA Sabotages Climate Action With Rollbacks of Tailpipe Rules, Endangerment Finding. commondreams.org President Trump's Environmental Protection Agency today rolled back tailpipe pollution standards and rescinded the landmark scientific finding that planet-heating pollution harms public health and welfare, which is a foundation of federal climate action.Both the Biden EPA standards to reduce pollution from cars and trucks and the Obama EPA's 2009 endangerment finding were based on overwhelming scientific evidence that has only become more
(2025-07-29). Trump's Health Cabal Will Worsen US Healthcare, Risk Millions of Patient Lives. commondreams.org Only six months into his second presidential term, Donald Trump has managed to disrupt, deplete and desecrate our nation's already broken health care system, risking millions of lives.
(2025-07-29). The Shambolic Grifter In the Arena, Daring Greatly. commondreams.org 
As King Cheeto lies, scams, babbles and scurries to escape the furor over his pedophile bestie, some fierce unlikely heroes have emerged to call bullshit. They range from Jon Stewart's "Go ____ Yourself" choir to South Park's grifter with a "teeny tiny" talking penis to Scotland's blistering response to his unwelcome $10 million golf trip, complete with bagpipes, fish guts, glowering headlines – "CONVICTED U.S. FELON TO ARRIVE IN SCOTLAND" – and ever-splendid signs affirming, "Trump Is Still A ____."With even his red-meat, poorly educated base clamoring for an imaginary transparency, Trump continues strugglin…
(2025-07-29). The Erosion of Democracy Threatens Our Health. progressive.org The backsliding of democracy has direct effects on the public health outcomes of our nation.
(2025-07-29). 'To a Land Unknown' Paints a Stirring Portrait of Palestinian Displacement. progressive.org Director Mahdi Fleifel's newest feature is the latest theatrical release from Palestinian-owned distributor Watermelon Pictures.
(2025-07-29). Call for the 1st International Antifascist Conference. internationalviewpoint.org "we call on international antifascist forces to open a dialogue capable of confronting the destruction being carried out by ultraliberal conservatism — placing unity in the streets against the far right as our top priority." | – | / |
(2025-07-29). A plane with Bundeswehr crashed near Leipzig>. eadaily.com In Germany, in a river near Leipzig, the wreckage of a military helicopter that was carrying out a mission of the Bundeswehr was found, Bild reports. The German military has not yet commented on the incident.
(2025-07-29). "A response to Warsaw" — Zelensky called the deportation of Ukrainians from Poland is "criminal" eadaily.com The leader of the Kiev regime Zelensky signed a law recognizing the deportation of Ukrainians from Poland is "criminal".
(2025-07-29). Brussels revealed what intrigues against Russia were discussed by Trump and von der Leyen. eadaily.com US President Donald Trump and the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, at talks in Scotland on July 27, discussed, among other things, the issue of shortening the introduction of 100 percent US duties against Russia's trading partners.
(2025-07-29). For money — yes: after cancellation in EU the Ukrainian group appeared on the same stage with the Russians. eadaily.com The Ukrainian group "Vulgar Molly" held the only concert scheduled in 2025 on the same stage with the participation of Russian artists in Chisinau. This is reported by the Shot telegram channel.
(2025-07-29). Hackers have hacked the defense of France: Online codes of combat systems and Software for nuclear weapons. eadaily.com France has been subjected to the largest hacker attack on the defense sector in history. This is reported by the Financial Times newspaper.
(2025-07-29). In the USA, they offered to buy the Commander Islands from Russia. Will you give us Alaska. eadaily.com Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Fritz, serving as part of the units of the US Army in Estonia, offered to buy from Russia the Commander Islands in the Bering Sea, which are part of the Aleutian region of the Kamchatka Territory.
(2025-07-29). In vain he shrugs off: Trump is not worried about the reaction of oil to anti-Russian sanctions. eadaily.com US President Donald Trump does not believe that new sanctions against Russia, if any, will have a bad effect on world oil markets. He said this today to journalists on board his plane.
(2025-07-29). It is doubtful that she is alive: the search for biathlete Dalmayer in Pakistan postponed until tomorrow. eadaily.com The search in the mountains of Pakistan for the former biathlete of two-time Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier was interrupted due to darkness and will continue tomorrow. This is reported by the German edition of Sportschau.
(2025-07-29). Kiev will remember all Polish grievances, Ishchenko predicts. eadaily.com Political scientist Rostislav Ishchenko predicted what Poland will do when Ukraine is on the verge of defeat.
(2025-07-29). Life is long: the breadwinner of the USSR may pay for begging for "weapons to Ukraine" eadaily.com If a criminal case is initiated against the Soviet and Latvian singer Laima Vaikule, she may be put on the international wanted list. This was stated by lawyer Dmitry Agranovsky.
(2025-07-29). Many victims: Sun Russia covered the APU training ground in Chernihiv — "Legitimate" eadaily.com The Russian Armed Forces today launched a missile attack on the AFU training ground in Chernihiv. This is reported by the telegram channel "Legitimate".
(2025-07-29). Pavlovsky bus plant stopped the conveyor — there is no demand. eadaily.com Pavlovsky Bus Factory (PAZ) — the leading Russian manufacturer of small and medium-sized buses has stopped work. The conveyors of one of the leading Russian bus manufacturers have emptied amid a sharp decline in demand for heavy trucks.
(2025-07-29). Russia is building shelters at airfields closest to Ukraine — British Ministry of Defense. eadaily.com Russia is building shelters at airfields closest to Ukraine. This is reported by the British Ministry of Defense with reference to satellite images.
(2025-07-29). Justice for Awdah. indybay.org Israeli settlers have murdered beloved Palestinian human rights defender Awdah Hathaleen, from the Umm Al-Khair community in Masafer Yatta of occupied Palestine. Awdah, who had flown to San Francisco International Airport in June 2025 for a humanitarian visit in order to share his story and experiences of living under Israeli occupation, was detained and deported back to Palestine, where he was murdered only weeks later.
(2025-07-29). Monday 7/28: San Francisco: Tesla Takedown. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell)…
(2025-07-29). The opera singer who asked Taurus and ATACMS for the APU was put on the wanted list. eadaily.com Opera singer Maria Maksakova-Igenbergs* has been put on the international criminal wanted list in the case of calls for activities against the Russian Federation, as well as evading the duties of a foreign agent.
(2025-07-29). The real trouble: Sun Russia is testing a new Italmaz — Flash UAV in Sumy region. eadaily.com In Sumy region, the Russian army is testing a new Italmaz drone. This is reported by Ukrainian communications expert serviceman Serhiy Flash.
(2025-07-29). The Russian army creates a "death strip" in the rear of the Armed Forces of Ukraine along the Dnieper — Voloshin. eadaily.com The Russian army is trying to create a "death strip" along the Dnieper in Kherson and Zaporozhye regions. This was stated by the speaker of the southern grouping of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Vladislav Voloshin.
(2025-07-29). There are dead and wounded: The Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed a missile strike on the test site. eadaily.com The Russian Armed Forces launched a missile attack on the territory of one of the training units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is reported by the command of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
(2025-07-29). There are many striking elements: the drone shot down in Minsk turned out to be Ukrainian. eadaily.com The special services of Belarus published a video of the flight of an unknown drone over Minsk and footage of its wreckage. As you can see from them, this is a Ukrainian UAV manufactured using German components.
(2025-07-29). Trump shortened the deadline for Russia's ultimatum in collusion with Moscow — Rada deputy. eadaily.com The new 12-day ultimatum of US President Donald Trump, put forward by Russia, is a position agreed with Moscow in the game of forcing Ukraine to peace. This was stated by Verkhovna Rada deputy Alexander Dubinsky.
(2025-07-29). USA and Britain is discussing Zelensky's departure: Yermak, Budanov* and Zaluzhny in action. eadaily.com Representatives of the USA and Britain held a secret meeting in the Alps with the participation of the head of the office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak, the head of the GUR Kirill Budanov* and the ex-commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine…
(2025-07-29). We are not suckers: Ukraine has been "____ed by gas" again — this time by Azerbaijan. eadaily.com Import of Azerbaijani gas to Ukraine, according to the expert, is dictated by politics, not economics. About this Pravda.First Deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Energy Igor Ananskikh said.
(2025-07-29). Thursday 7/31: Postcards for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | nhpeaceaction.org/event/nh-peace-action-……
(2025-07-29). Wednesday 8/6: Study Group: Socialist Feminism — The First Decade, 5th session. indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St. | San Francisco, CA 94109…
(2025-07-29). Wednesday 8/13: Study Group: Socialist Feminism — The First Decade, 6th session. indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St. | San Francisco, CA 94109…
(2025-07-29). Wednesday 8/20: Study Group: Socialist Feminism — The First Decade, 7th session. indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St. | San Francisco, CA 94109 | Online participation also available.
(2025-07-29). Wednesday 8/27: Study Group: Socialist Feminism — The First Decade, 8th session. indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St. | San Francisco, CA 94109 | Online participation also available.
(2025-07-29). Work is more than a job to earn money. indybay.org Expanding the concept of work is vital… Ultimately, the aim is to distribute all socially necessary work that is (currently) paid and (currently) unpaid in a more just and equitable manner. Ultimately, the aim is to abolish alienated labor and promote "personality-enhancing work" in all areas of work, as well as the participation of men and women in all aspects of life.
(2025-07-29). Saturday 10/11: Twin Peaks Hill-Bomb for Palestine. indybay.org Start: Christmas Tree Point, Twin Peaks, San Francisco | End: Jane Warner Plaza (Market & Castro), San Francisco…
(2025-07-29). Monday 8/18: Protest Against the Trump Regime. indybay.org At the corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz…
(2025-07-29). Trump Has Wrecked the US Economy by Laura Tyson, 7/3. indybay.org Trump's draconian immigration policy represses the vital need for immigrants in harvesting, hospitality and construction. Ms. Tyson, the chief economic advisor under Obama, is a professor at UC-Berkeley…
(2025-07-29). Sunday 8/17: Voices from Embattled States ⚪ Reproductive Justice. indybay.org Online | Based in Seattle…
(2025-07-29). The Genocidal Partnership of Israel and the United States. indybay.org Two wings of a war machine…
(2025-07-29). Trump Attacks Science-Based Regs, Higher Education & US Workers; AI Threatens Teachers. indybay.org Pacifica's Capitalism, Race & Democracy Covers Trump Attacks Science-Based Regs, Higher Education & US Workers; AI Threatens Teachers…
(2025-07-29). Saturday 8/2: Stop the War on Palestine. indybay.org Ocean at Water St. Santa Cruz…
(2025-07-29). Rwanda-DRC: Peace agreed, people forgottenPeace agreed, people forgotten. internationalviewpoint.org The peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda under the aegis of the United States is generally unfavourable to the Congolese side and remains fragile. | – | / |
(2025-07-29). Ernest Mandel: partybuilder and pedagogue. internationalviewpoint.org "However, Ernest was also a practical revolutionary convinced of the need to build revolutionary organizations, both the section in Belgium and the Fourth International worldwide." | – | / |
(2025-07-29). Saturday 8/23: Rising Seas 4 with Manilatown Ancestral Ensemble. indybay.org Bohol Circle Immigrant Park (2901 5th Street, Alameda)…
(2025-07-29). A new left party emerges? internationalviewpoint.org A new left party is on the cards in Britain, but it is unclear what is going on behind the scenes. A look at the bigger issues a new party needs to address. | – | / |
(2025-07-29). You give us corruption, we give you revolution! internationalviewpoint.org Despite the war, despite the risks, people are taking to the streets. Because they have had enough. On 22 July, in the streets of Kyiv and most cities across Ukraine, hundreds of people took to the streets to protest against the adoption of Law 12414. | – | / |
(2025-07-29). Monday 8/4: Protest Musk and his Billionaire Pals at Tesla Engineering HQ. indybay.org Hanover at Page Mill Rd. | Palo Alto…
(2025-07-29). Saturday 8/16: Stop Poisoning Residents, Public Places/Workers at Apple Plant, Stop Retaliation of Workers. indybay.org Apple Inc. Semiconductor chip manufacturing plant in Santa Clara, 3250 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA…
(2025-07-29). Monday 8/4: Pink Ladies of the Sonnets. indybay.org Audrey Stanley Grove, DeLaveaga Park, 501 Upper Park Road, Santa Cruz…
(2025-07-29). Ukraine's New Cabinet: Neoliberal Reforms Threaten Wartime Solidarity. internationalviewpoint.org Ukraine's first government reshuffle since Russia's full-scale invasion has brought Yulia Svyrydenko to power as Prime Minister, but this change offers little hope for ordinary Ukrainians facing wartime hardships. Rather than addressing critical shortages in defence resources and rising poverty, the new cabinet appears committed to accelerating neoliberal reforms that prioritise private capital over public welfare. | – | / |
(2025-07-29). How Pacific students took their climate fight to the world's highest court. And won. asiapacificreport.nz 
Last week, the UN's highest court issued a stinging ruling that countries have a legal obligation to limit climate change and provide restitution for harm caused, giving legal force to an idea that was hatched in a classroom in Port Vila. This is how a group of young students from Vanuatu changed the face of…
(2025-07-29). The DWP has been forced to release secret reports into claimant deaths. thecanary.co The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has finally published excerpts from secret internal reports—revealing how its own grave errors contributed to the deaths of Universal Credit (UC) claimants. These disclosures come just days after MPs approved £2‚ÄØbillion‚Äëa‚Äëyear cuts to the health component of UC, exposing a staggering moral vacuum at the heart of government […] | By
(2025-07-29). The Bank of England was just reminded that Rosebank will be daylight robbery. thecanary.co 
Campaigners from Fossil Free London staged a demonstration outside the Bank of England on Monday 28 July, dressed as robbers emblazoned with the Norwegian flag in protest of the "daylight robbery" the Rosebank oil field would be for the UK public, if re-approved by the Labour government: Rosebank: daylight robbery Rosebank is the largest undeveloped […] | By
(2025-07-29). 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 29 July 2025 Aries ‚ôà Mars trines Jupiter and your inner firebrand is itching to overthrow something. But before you leap onto the table, ask: is this a collective […] | By
(2025-07-29). People's Summit for Korea unites struggles for national liberation to fight the drive towards "World War III" peoplesdispatch.org 
For Korean anti-imperialist organizers that organized the People's Summit for Korea in New York City, the stakes of US militarism and escalating tensions in the Pacific region could not be higher. Ju-Hyun Park, a lead organizer of Nodutdol for Korean Community Development, a Korean diaspora organization fighting for national liberation, told Peoples Dispatch that the …
(2025-07-29). Mesa Redonda: Nuestros futuros campeones estarán en Asunción 2025. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La Mesa redonda de este lunes 28 de julio estuvo dedicada a la participación cubana en los II Juegos Panamericanos Junior Asunción 2025. José Antonio Miranda Carrera, director general de Alto Rendimiento del Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación (INDER) afirmó en este espacio que este evento surge de una iniciativa de Panam Sports con el objetivo fundamental de impulsar el desarrollo de las nuevas generaciones de atletas y elevar su preparación de cara a los Juegos Panamericanos Lima 2027 y los Juegos Olímpicos de Los àÅngeles 2028.
(2025-07-29). UNE prevé afectación de 1 992 MW en horario pico este martes. cubadebate.cu En su parte diario para este martes, la UNE informa sobre las afectaciones en la generación térmica y la distribuida. Para el horario pico se estima una disponibilidad de 1 728 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 650 MW, para un déficit de 1 922 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 992 MW en este horario.
(2025-07-29). Egypt: State harassment of Mohamed Abdel Salam and AFTE must end! fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, along with the undersigned human rights organisations, call on the Egyptian authorities to immediately end all forms of harassment or intimidation against Mohamed Abdel Salam and the Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression for exercising their fundamental human rights activities.
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(2025-07-29). Rapport parlementaire sur les relations UE-Chine : des ONG dénoncent un silence coupable sur les droits humains. fidh.org Dans une lettre ouverte aux députés français publiée le 23 juillet 2025, la Fédération internationale pour les droits humains (FIDH), aux côtés de International Campaign for Tibet (ICT), la Ligue des droits de l'Homme (LDH) et Solidarités Chine, ont exprimé leur vive préoccupation face aux graves omissions d'un rapport d'information de l'Assemblée nationale sur les relations entre l'Union européenne et la Chine.
Le rapport n°1588, déposé par la Commission des affaires europée…
(2025-07-29). ƒ∞srail'in Gazze'ye dàºzenlediƒüi saldƒ±rƒ±larda 12'si àßocuk 40 Filistinli hayatƒ±nƒ± kaybetti. aa.com.tr ƒ∞srail ordusunun sabah saatlerinden bu yana Gazze ≈ûeridi'nin àße≈üitli bà∂lgelerine dàºzenlediƒüi saldƒ±rƒ±larda 15'i kadƒ±n, 12'si àßocuk olmak àºzere 40 Filistinli ya≈üamƒ±nƒ± yitirdi.
(2025-07-29). AB Komisyonu, ƒ∞srail'in Gazze'deki insani durumu iyile≈ütirme sà∂zàºnຠtutmasƒ±nƒ± bekliyor. aa.com.tr Avrupa Birliƒüi (AB) Komisyonunun Akdeniz'den sorumlu àºyesi Dubravka Suica, ƒ∞srail'in AB'yle Gazze'de insani durumu iyile≈ütirmeye yà∂nelik yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± anla≈ümaya uymadƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± belirterek, Tel Aviv'in taahhàºtlerini yerine getirmesini beklediklerini sà∂yledi.
(2025-07-29). Belediye ekipleri yƒ±kƒ±lan aƒüaàßtan dàº≈üen leyleklere yeni yuva yaptƒ±. aa.com.tr Samsun'da Terme Belediyesi, yƒ±kƒ±lan aƒüaàßtaki yuvalarƒ±ndan dàº≈üen 3 leylek yavrusunu tedavi ederek yapƒ±lan yeni yuvaya yerle≈ütirdi.
(2025-07-29). BM Sahel Kalkƒ±nma Koordinatà∂rຠDieye'e gà∂re, kalkƒ±nma olmadan terà∂rle màºcadele màºmkàºn deƒüil. aa.com.tr BM Genel Sekreter Yardƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± ve Sahel Kalkƒ±nma àñzel Koordinatà∂rຠMar Dieye, Sahel'de terà∂rle màºcadelenin yalnƒ±zca askeri à∂nlemlerle deƒüil, aynƒ± zamanda kalkƒ±nma yatƒ±rƒ±mlarƒ±yla yàºràºtàºlmesi gerektiƒüini belirterek, "Terà∂ràºn panzehiri kalkƒ±nmadƒ±r." dedi.
(2025-07-29). Erzurum, Erzincan ve Bayburt'ta 5 yılda 1,8 milyar liralık yatırım desteği. aa.com.tr Kuzeydoğu Anadolu Kalkınma Ajansı (KUDAKA), son 5 yılda Erzurum, Erzincan ve Bayburt'ta 300'den fazla projeyle 1,8 milyar liralık yatırıma destek ve bin 200 kişinin istihdamına katkı sağladı.
(2025-07-29). Filistinliler, ƒ∞srail'in Gazze'ye "sƒ±nƒ±rlƒ± yardƒ±mƒ±nƒ±n" propaganda ve gà∂z boyama olduƒüunu belirtiyor. aa.com.tr ƒ∞srail'in son gàºnlerde Gazze ≈ûeridi'ne giri≈üine izin verdiƒüi sƒ±nƒ±rlƒ± hava yardƒ±mƒ±, Filistinliler tarafƒ±ndan "a≈üaƒüƒ±lama, gà∂z boyama ve tiyatro" olarak deƒüerlendirildi.
(2025-07-29). Gaziantep'te halƒ± fabrikasƒ±nda à߃±kan yangƒ±na màºdahale ediliyor. aa.com.tr Gaziantep'in Oƒüuzeli ilàßesinde halƒ± fabrikasƒ±nda à߃±kan yangƒ±na màºdahale ediliyor.
(2025-07-29). "Grok krizi" , yapay zeka dil modellerinde objektiflik ve doƒüru bilgi kavramlarƒ±nƒ± sorgulatƒ±yor. aa.com.tr Grok gibi yapay zeka dil modellerinin yanlƒ±≈ü yanƒ±tlarƒ±, bu modellerin eƒüitiminde kullanƒ±lan veriler ve insan geri dà∂nàºtàºyle ≈üekillenirken, yapay zekada objektiflik ve doƒüruya ula≈ümak, uzmanlar tarafƒ±ndan dàº≈üàºk bir olasƒ±lƒ±k olarak deƒüerlendiriliyor.
(2025-07-29). ƒ∞srail'in alƒ±koyduƒüu Hanzala gemisi aktivistlerinden Smalls'un gà∂zaltƒ±nda ≈üiddet gà∂rd຃üຠduyuruldu. aa.com.tr Gazze'deki ablukayƒ± kƒ±rmak amacƒ±yla yola à߃±kan ve uluslararasƒ± sularda ƒ∞srail askerleri tarafƒ±ndan alƒ±konulan Hanzala gemisi aktivistlerinden Christian Smalls'un gà∂zaltƒ±nda ≈üiddet gà∂rd຃üຠduyuruldu.
(2025-07-29). Jandarmanƒ±n hassas burunlu kà∂peklerinin kondisyonu antrenmanlarla korunuyor. aa.com.tr Osmaniye'de narkotikten patlayƒ±cƒ± aramasƒ±na kadar biràßok operasyonda jandarma ekiplerinin yardƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± olan hassas burunlu kà∂peklerin kondisyonu, parkur antrenmanlarƒ±yla korunuyor.
(2025-07-29). Kapadokya, "Michelin Rehberi 2026" seàßkisine dahil edildi. aa.com.tr Kàºltàºr ve Turizm Bakanƒ± Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Kapadokya'nƒ±n "Michelin Rehberi 2026" seàßkisine dahil edildiƒüini bildirdi.
(2025-07-29). Kƒ±≈üƒ±n kuyulara doldurduklarƒ± karƒ±n suyu ile yaz sƒ±caƒüƒ±nda serinliyorlar. aa.com.tr Erciyes'in eteklerindeki Hacƒ±lar ilàßesinde yàºzlerce yƒ±ldƒ±r sàºrdàºràºlen kar kuyusu geleneƒüi, vatanda≈ülara yaz aylarƒ±nda kƒ±≈üƒ±n yaƒüan karƒ±n suyu ile ferahlama imkanƒ± saƒülƒ±yor.
(2025-07-29). Nemrut Kalderasƒ±'ndaki bozayƒ±lar dronla gà∂ràºntàºlendi. aa.com.tr Bitlis'in Tatvan ilàßesinde bulunan Nemrut Kalderasƒ±'nda ya≈üayan bozayƒ±lar dron ile gà∂ràºntàºlendi.
(2025-07-29). Rapor: ƒ∞srail'in aàßlƒ±k krizini dayattƒ±ƒüƒ± Gazze'de "kƒ±tlƒ±ƒüƒ±n en kà∂tຠsenaryosu" ya≈üanƒ±yor. aa.com.tr Entegre Gƒ±da Gàºvenliƒüi A≈üama Sƒ±nƒ±flandƒ±rmasƒ± raporunda, ƒ∞srail'in ambargolarƒ± nedeniyle aàßlƒ±k kriziyle boƒüu≈üan Gazze ≈ûeridi'nde "kƒ±tlƒ±ƒüƒ±n en kà∂tຠsenaryosunun" ya≈üandƒ±ƒüƒ±, acil màºdahale olmamasƒ± durumunda "à∂làºmlerin artmasƒ±nƒ±n" beklendiƒüi bildirildi.
(2025-07-29). Red Sea Film Fonu Direktà∂rຠEmad Eskander ortak yapƒ±mlarƒ±n kàºltàºrel alƒ±≈üveri≈üi artƒ±rdƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± sà∂yledi. aa.com.tr Emad Eskander, baƒüƒ±msƒ±z sinemanƒ±n yapƒ±mcƒ±nƒ±n ne sà∂ylemek istediƒüi ve izleyicide uyandƒ±rdƒ±ƒüƒ± yankƒ±yla ilgili olduƒüunu belirterek "Baƒüƒ±msƒ±z sinema dàºnyasƒ±nda pek àßok film yapƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± var. ƒ∞nsanlarƒ±n onlara gàºvenmesini, inanmasƒ±nƒ± istiyorlar" dedi.
(2025-07-29). Sıfır Atık Vakfı, tek kullanımlık plastiklerin olumsuz etkilerini raporladı. aa.com.tr Sıfır Atık Vakfının "Plastiksiz Temmuz" farkındalık kampanyası kapsamında hazırladığı yeni araştırma raporunda, tek kullanımlık plastiklerin doğaya, insan sağlığına ve ekonomiye etkileri ortaya konuldu.
(2025-07-29). Tàºrk savunma sanayisi dolanan màºhimmatta à߃±tayƒ± yàºkseltti. aa.com.tr Tàºrk savunma sanayisi bàºnyesinde geli≈ütirilen dolanan màºhimmat àßà∂zàºmàº, fiber optik kablolu FPV unsurlarƒ± ilk defa katlanƒ±r kanatlƒ± haline getirip lanàßer ile baƒü kurmasƒ±nƒ± saƒülayarak muharebe sahasƒ±nda yeni avantajlar olu≈üturuyor.
(2025-07-29). UAEA'nƒ±n nàºkleer krizlerdeki misyonu: Sƒ±nƒ±rlƒ±lƒ±klarƒ± neler? aa.com.tr UAEA'nƒ±n, tespit edilen sorunlarƒ±n àßà∂zàºmàºnde baƒüƒ±msƒ±z ve tarafsƒ±z ≈üekilde kàºresel sorunlara àßà∂zàºm getirirken, àßok taraflƒ±lƒ±ƒüƒ±n gereƒüi olarak gàºàß dengelerinden ziyade acil à∂nlemleri à∂nceliklendirmesi beklenmektedir.
(2025-07-29). Yeni àñTV dàºzenlemesi bazƒ± marka ve modellerin fiyatlarƒ±nƒ± dàº≈üàºrdàº. aa.com.tr àñzel Tàºketim Vergisi (àñTV) matrahlarƒ± ve oranlarƒ±nƒ±n yeniden belirlenmesinin ardƒ±ndan bazƒ± marka ve modellerde yàºzde 11'e varan dàº≈üàº≈üler gà∂ràºldàº.
(2025-07-29). Anti-kidnapping task force intercepts unlicensed firearms. sanews.gov.za Anti-kidnapping task force intercepts unlicensed firearms | The South African Police Service (SAPS) anti-kidnapping task team believes it has broken the back of a syndicate involved in the trafficking of unlicensed firearms. ⚪ On Monday evening, an intelligence driven operation involving various units, including SAPS Crime Intelligence, the Gauteng Provincial Investigating Unit (PIU), JHB K9, Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and private security, led to the arrest of two suspects in Meyersdal, Johannesburg. ⚪ "The arrest of the 34 and 45-year-old suspects follows several days of surveillance…
(2025-07-29). Over 14 000 arrested in police operations. sanews.gov.za Over 14 000 arrested in police operations | Over 14 000 suspects have been arrested in police operations across the country. | In Operation Shanela activities, which ran from 21 – 27 July 2025, a total of 14 273 suspects were arrested, including 2 081 wanted suspects implicated in serious and violent crimes, such as business and house robberies, car hijackings, murder, rape and attempted murder. ⚪ According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), 172 suspects were arrested for murder, while 138 individuals were arrested for attempted murder, 170 for rape and 1 598 others for assault with intent to cause gri…
(2025-07-29). Department raises alarm over escalating intimate partner violence. sanews.gov.za Department raises alarm over escalating intimate partner violence | The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has expressed concern over the pervasive "hidden crisis" of domestic and intimate partner violence, which is highlighted in a Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) report. | Conducted in 2024, the report revealed that one in three women in South Africa have experienced physical intimate partner violence in their lifetime. | "These are not just numbers; they represent the lived realities of millions of women, who endure suffering behind closed doors," department spokesperson, Cassius Se…
(2025-07-29). Hlabisa to launch the newly reconstituted Fire Brigade Board. sanews.gov.za Hlabisa to launch the newly reconstituted Fire Brigade Board | The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, will officially launch the newly reconstituted Fire Brigade Board (FBB) on Friday, 1 August 2025. ⚪ The launch will take place in the City of uMhlathuze, KwaZulu-Natal. ⚪ The FBB is a statutory body established under the Fire Brigade Services Act, 1987 (Act No. 99 of 1987). ⚪ Its role is to advise the Minister on matters related to fire brigade services in the Republic of South Africa. ⚪ "Following an extensive institutional and policy review process, led…
(2025-07-29). North West allocates over R36 million to boost red meat industry. sanews.gov.za North West allocates over R36 million to boost red meat industry | The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has committed R36.856 million to the Red Meat Industry Development and Enhancement Programme, to reposition the province as a key player in South Africa's red meat economy. | Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Madoda Sambatha announced the funding during his department's policy and budget speech at the North West Provincial Legislature. | The programme is expected to directly benefit 7 242 farmers, including 4 728 men, 2 219 women, 252 youth, and 43 people with disabilities. | Th…
(2025-07-29). Court rejects 'climate emergency defence' from Disrupt Burrup Hub activist. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-07-29). The deceit in Labor's posturing on the 'national interest'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-07-29). Hiroshima and the continuing Illawarra peace movement. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-07-29). NSW appeals court halts Mount Pleasant coal mine expansion. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-07-29). Palestine Action Group calls 'March for Humanity' over Harbour Bridge. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-07-29). Palestine convergence demands Labor sanctions Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-07-29). Propaganda siren: Silencing the Voice of America. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-07-29). Protesters demand Qld gov't reinstate gender-affirming care, scrap sham review. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-07-29). Refugees protest on 12th anniversary Kevin Rudd's 'PNG solution'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-07-29). Residents demolish IWC's pro-developer plan. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-07-29). Stadium, poverty and environment polarise Tasmanian election. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-07-29). Talisman Sabre exercises prepare Australia for war on China. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-07-29). Visiting unionist says Sri Lanka plantation workers face new casualisation threat. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-07-29). Green Left Show Why you should boycott Caltex. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-07-29). July Snow Forecast In Alps Shocks Europeans…Up To 30 cm As Global Temps Plummet! wattsupwiththat.com In his article, meteorologist Johannes Habermehl then adds that the snow line in the Alps will be dropping "to just 2500 meters — in some places even lower", with some forecasting "up to 30 centimetres of fresh snow" at higher altitudes.
(2025-07-29). The Great Lakes Aren't Suffering from Climate Change, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. wattsupwiththat.com The MJS and the ELPC are interested in promoting climate alarmism, they are not interested in accurately reporting the unalarming truth about the Great Lakes region, a truth grounded in hard data that shows no trends in worsening weather or climate induced harms to people in the region. The MJS story is simply bad journalism, and the report it builds its misleading story around isn't science at all, rather it is propaganda meant to promote a net-zero fossil fuel agenda, favoring the wider forced adoption of ever more wind and solar energy.
(2025-07-29). EV Update: Will The Market Survive The Expiration Of The Federal Tax Credit? wattsupwiththat.com It was barely more than a year ago that climate activists and federal bureaucrats thought they had maneuvered the internal combustion engine (ICE) automobile to the brink of extinction.
(2025-07-29). Learners injured in Gauteng scholar transport accident. sanews.gov.za Learners injured in Gauteng scholar transport accident | A scholar transport accident has left approximately 20 learners injured, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) said. ⚪ Confirming Monday's incident, the department said the learners are from various Johannesburg schools. ⚪ "The incident took place at approximately 7am along West Park Road, near the West Park Cemetery in Johannesburg. According to preliminary reports, the vehicle was allegedly travelling at a high speed when the driver appeared to lose control, causing it to overturn along the bend near West Park Cemetery," said the department in a sta…
(2025-07-29). SA granted ‚Ǩ500 million loan for Energy Transition. sanews.gov.za SA granted ‚Ǩ500 million loan for Energy Transition | South Africa has been granted a ‚Ǩ500 million loan for the implementation of the country's Just Energy Transition (JET) plan by the German Cooperation via KFW Development Bank (KFW). | This loan is part of South Africa's third Development Policy Operation and participants included the World Bank, African Development Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency, and the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Fund. | "It supports structural reforms to enhance the efficiency, resilience and sustainability of the co…
(2025-07-29). Australian Labor government threatens Signal encrypted messaging system. wsws.org The Albanese government's moves are attacking the existence of a vital free, open-source, encrypted communications platform used by millions of people worldwide.
(2025-07-29). Trade deal between the EU and US: Another stage in an escalating trade war. wsws.org The trade deal agreed on Sunday by US President Donald Trump and European Union (EU) Commission President Ursula von der Leyen marks a further stage in an escalating trade war that is being waged on the backs of the working class and dragging the whole world into the abyss.
(2025-07-29). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Some 34,000 provincial government workers in British Columbia are preparing for potential strike action in September, while nurses in Baltimore walked out July 24 to press demands for a contract with Ascension Saint Agnes.
(2025-07-29). Spanish far right intensifies anti-immigrant assaults under PSOE-Sumar government. wsws.org For two consecutive weekends, fascist groups have mobilized across towns in Spain with the aim of assaulting or lynching immigrants.
(2025-07-29). The Thane of Bluster greets sycophants Starmer and Von der Leyen in Scotland. wsws.org The US President's grotesqueries must not conceal the importance of the issues discussed between Trump, von der Leyen and Starmer, which pose a grave threat to working people all over the world.
(2025-07-29). Sri Lankan government's phony "eradication of rural poverty" program. wsws.org The only way out of poverty is in struggle against the Dissanayake government's IMF austerity program and the entire capitalist system.
(2025-07-29). Australia: NTEU volunteers job cuts at Western Sydney University. wsws.org The university management announced a "voluntary redundancy" scheme just a day after the National Tertiary Education Union revealed that it had made a similar proposal.
(2025-07-29). Minnesota cops delayed an hour after witnessing Democrat lawmaker shot by Trump fascist. wsws.org New reporting from the Minnesota Star Tribune raises serious questions about the police response to last month's targeted assassinations.
(2025-07-29). Stellantis Sterling Stamping worker buried as questions remain over work-related death. wsws.org The veteran worker was in the hospital for two weeks following an incident at work, the circumstances of which have not been explained by either management or the United Auto Workers.
(2025-07-29). World court's "advisory opinion:" States obliged to prevent climate change harm. wsws.org In the largest case in its history, the International Court of Justice last week ruled, in a non-binding opinion, that countries are legally obliged to prevent "significant harm to the climate system."
(2025-07-29). UFCW blocks Northern California Safeway strike with sellout deal. wsws.org In a coordinated act of betrayal, the UFCW has blocked a historic Safeway strike by ramming through a secretive sellout deal that workers are being ordered to ratify sight unseen.
(2025-07-29). Automotive supplier Segula files for insolvency: The tip of the iceberg. wsws.org On July 9, Segula Technologies GmbH, based in Ràºsselsheim, Germany filed for insolvency in self-administration with the Darmstadt Local Court. This means that a further 500 jobs for engineers, technicians and developers are at risk.
(2025-07-29). "Workers Lives Matter!" : IWA-RFC holds initial hearing on death of autoworker Ronald Adams Sr. wsws.org Approximately 100 workers and youth attended the hearing, which was addressed by members of the IWA-RFC and Shamenia Stewart-Adams, the widow of Ronald Adams, Sr.
(2025-07-29). Anti-corruption protests shake Zelensky regime. wsws.org The escalation of the conflict within the oligarchy and the protests come amidst an intense political crisis and growing social discontent.
(2025-07-29). Ontario government seizes control of 4 school boards. wsws.org Ontario's right-wing Progressive Conservative government has taken over the running of four school boards in the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa, in order to ram through massive budget cuts and sweeping attacks on workers' rights.
(2025-07-29). Saudi-French led UN conference pushes two-state solution amid U.S.-Israeli boycott. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The International Ministerial Conference on the Implementation of the Two-State Solution officially opened Monday evening at the United Nations headquarters in New York, under the joint chairmanship of Saudi Arabia and France. The high-level conference aims to revive momentum toward a peaceful settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict based on the two-state solution.Saudi Arabia's state broadcaster Al-Ikhbariya aired the opening session, which it described as a ministerial-level initiative dedicated to advancing peace and justice for Palestine through the framework of a two-state solution.In his op…
(2025-07-29). Who is Ayman Sabry, the Egyptian man reportedly tortured to death by police. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Protests recently erupted in Egypt after the death of a young Egyptian man named Ayman Sabry, who was found dead inside the Belqas police station in the Dakahlia Governorate with reported torture marks on his body. According to local reports, Sabry was detained on July 21 over charges of drug trafficking and weapons possession. Egypt's Ministry of Interior released a statement stating that the young man died after he felt a sudden state of fatigue in his cell. Sabry was later transferred to a hospital but died there. The ministry added that Sabry was serving time with two other inmates who were also u…
(2025-07-29). Democratic Masquerade in Bangladesh. counterpunch.org As 2025 began, with inflation climbing beyond 11 percent and mass demonstrations bringing major cities to a standstill, Sheikh Hasina's Awami League government crumbled without fanfare. Yet rather than allowing democratic forces to claim power, the country's military apparatus and entrenched elites deployed a well-worn crisis solution: the installation of a widely respected technocrat. That
(2025-07-29). How much is shoddy, pro-Israel journalism worth? Ask Bari Weiss. responsiblestatecraft.org 
A thought experiment: would anyone who referred to the killing of 50 Jewish people, many of them "entirely innocent non-combatants, including children," as "one of the unavoidable burdens of political power, of Palestinian liberation's dream turned into the reality of self-determination," ever be hired by a major television news network? Would their news outlet ever be potentially offered more than $200 million to merge with that major news network?Of course not, and for good reason. Yet that's exactly what's happening, only with one small but major difference: the writer and her news outlet responsible for t…
(2025-07-29). When It Comes to Tariffs and Trade, Trump Is Not Playing with a Full Deck. counterpunch.org 
Trump often makes allusions to card playing when discussing his negotiations on various issues, but in the case of trade, it seems he is the one missing cards. He has a much worse hand than he imagines as he attempts to extort our trading partners into make concessions on various issues. Our trading partners benefit
(2025-07-29). At least 30 dead in Beijing due to heavy rains. ecns.cn As of Monday midnight, at least 30 people had died due to heavy rains in Beijing, capital of China, according to the latest local official report.
(2025-07-29). China calls for more cooperation, less misperception in economic and trade talks: FM. ecns.cn China's position on the economic and trade issue is consistent and clear, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday in Beijing at a press conference in response to questions about the economic and trade talks between China and the U.S. in Sweden.
(2025-07-29). Northeast China successfully launches eVTOL test flight to boost low-altitude economy. ecns.cn A test flight for eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) low-altitude sightseeing tourism project was successfully completed at Shenyang City in northeast China's Liaoning Province on Monday.
(2025-07-29). Duty-free complex welcomes cats and dogs in Hainan. ecns.cn The Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex welcomes pets this summer, offering dedicated play zones and dining areas for shoppers with furry companions.From July through August, the Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex, operated by China Duty Free Group, is hosting what it calls Hainan province's first "pet-friendly social space", inviting shoppers to interact with dozens of free-roaming cats and bring their dogs for active play."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe Super Cat Space on the mall's first floor features play areas, feeding stations, and interactive sections where shoppers can…
(2025-07-29). Nation's AI industry hailed as economic growth driver. ecns.cn The record number of new attendances and product releases during the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance have reflected the rapid progress made in China's AI industry, which is emerging as an important driver of high-quality economic growth, said officials and company executives who participated in the event in Shanghai.
(2025-07-29). Coffee importers await effects of tariffs. ecns.cn For a vast number of Americans, waking up and making a cup of coffee is part of their daily routine.
(2025-07-29). Xi urges all-out flood relief efforts. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called for all-out search and rescue of the missing and trapped and immediate relocation of those in danger in order to minimize casualties following recent floods and geological disasters triggered by torrential rain across East China, North China and Northeast China.
(2025-07-29). Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson meets with He Lifeng. ecns.cn Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson met with Vice Premier He Lifeng in Stockholm on July 28.
(2025-07-29). New round of China-U.S. trade talks starts in Sweden. ecns.cn The Chinese and U.S. delegations convened on Monday for a new round of economic and trade talks in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden.
(2025-07-29). UN chief: Reject 'hunger as a weapon of war'. ecns.cn United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the world must reject "hunger as a weapon of war".
(2025-07-29). Graphics: China's tax and fee cuts expected at 10.5 trillion yuan in 2021-2025. ecns.cn China's tax and fee revenue is expected to exceed 155 trillion yuan between 2021 and 2025, while newly implemented tax and fee reductions are projected to total 10.5 trillion yuan during the same period, according to the State Taxation Administration. See more details in the graphic below.
(2025-07-29). Ecosystem envisioned for AI robotics. ecns.cn As up-to-date embodied intelligence technologies and products debuted at the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, experts and industry insiders said that substantial development of the industry depends on the creation of an amiable industrial ecosystem.
(2025-07-29). Nation boosts global AI governance. ecns.cn As artificial intelligence technologies immensely reshape people's lifestyles and profoundly influence the global economic and technological development landscape, China, as one of the leading countries in the AI sector, has continuously contributed its wisdom to global AI governance to make AI technologies more secure, reliable, controllable and equitable.
(2025-07-29). China launches new satellite internet batch into orbit. ecns.cn China launched a new group of low-Earth orbit satellites for its satellite internet project from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Sunday at 6: 03 p.m BJT.
(2025-07-29). China showcases over 150 humanoid robots at WAIC 2025. ecns.cn More than 60 intelligent robot models debuted at the WAIC, with more than 80 enterprises specializing in embodied intelligence taking part. Not only has the number of robots increased, but their functions have also become more diverse.
(2025-07-29). Zhejiang leads in innovation, IP development. ecns.cn Zhejiang Province has been taking the lead in innovation across China, with its rapid growth in intellectual property development and strong protection in this domain, officials said.
(2025-07-29). All-female anti-drug unit delivers results in Yunnan. ecns.cn Members of the female investigation unit of the Dehong Border Administration Detachment conduct police tactical training on March 5 in Dehong, Yunnan province.Established in 2015, Ren's team is the first all-female anti-drug unit in China's national border defense system."ÄÄ"ÄÄ"I joined the team at its founding when there were only three female officers.
(2025-07-29). Abbot Shi Yongxin under investigation for alleged criminal offenses: Shaolin Temple. ecns.cn Shi Yongxin, the abbot of the Shaolin Temple in Henan province, is suspected of criminal offenses, including embezzling and misappropriating project funds and temple assets, according to a notice released on the temple's official website on Sunday.
(2025-07-29). China launches national child subsidy program. ecns.cn China announced a national cash subsidy program on Monday for parents of young children, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to reverse its declining birthrate.
(2025-07-29). China issues top alert for geological hazard risks amid heavy rainfall. ecns.cn China's natural resources and meteorological authorities issued their highest-level alert for meteorological risks of geological hazards on Monday evening as heavy rainfall swept across wide areas of the country.
(2025-07-29). 8 dead, 4 missing after landslide in north China. ecns.cn Eight people have been confirmed dead and four others remain missing as of Tuesday noon after a landslide in a village in north China's Hebei Province, according to local authorities.
(2025-07-29). Qin claims gold, Yu wins hearts at Singapore Worlds. ecns.cn Chinese swimmers stole the show at the World Aquatics Championships on Monday, as child prodigy Yu Zidi left everyone stunned with her phenomenal talent and the country's "breaststroke king" Qin Haiyang reclaimed his crown in a magnificent manner.
(2025-07-29). Qin Haiyang wins China's first swimming gold at Singapore Worlds. ecns.cn Qin Haiyang claimed the men's 100-meter breaststroke title on Monday, securing China's first swimming gold medal at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.
(2025-07-29). Are Iran and Egypt relations on the cusp of a 'seismic shift'? responsiblestatecraft.org 
In the heart of old Cairo last month, one of the Middle East's longest-running rifts was being publicly laid to rest. | Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, flanked by Egyptian officials, walked through Cairo's historic Khan el-Khalili bazaar, prayed at the Al-Hussein Mosque, and This vi…
(2025-07-29). Minoan Gate of Heavens and Earth. counterpunch.org 
The Bronze Age The Cycladic, the Minoan, and the Mycenaean cultures define the Bronze Age of Greece, 3,100-1,000 BCE. This was a period of flourishing architecture, craftmanship, agriculture, sanitation, including the earliest forms of Greek writing deciphered from Linear B tablets. Greek trade and seafaring in the Aegean increased considerably during the early Bronze Age,
(2025-07-29). US, China make trade progress, paving way for possible Trump-Xi summit. geo.tv 
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, China's International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang, and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, prepare to discuss on the day of a bilateral meeting between the US and China, in…
(2025-07-29). China floods leave 30 dead, tens of thousands forced to flee. geo.tv 
Debris lie next to a damaged car after a heavy rainfall flooded the area, in Miyun district of Beijing, China July 28, 2025. — Reuters BEIJING: Torrential rains have left at least 30 people dead in Beijing and forced more than 80,000 to leave their homes, as floodwaters swept…
(2025-07-29). Harvard open to spending up to $500m to resolve Trump dispute. geo.tv 
Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., December 12, 2023. — Reuters WASHINGTON: Harvard University has signaled a willingness to spend as much as $500 million to end its dispute with the Trump administration, the amount being more than twice of what Columbia…
(2025-07-29). Gunman kills four, including police officer, in New York skyscraper. geo.tv 
Media members walk past an emergency services vehicle near the scene of a reported shooter situation in the Manhattan borough of New York City, US July 28, 2025. — ReutersPark Avenue tower housed NFL, Blackstone and KMPG.Officials say motive for shooting remains unknown.Suspect…
(2025-07-29). Around the World in Nine Festivals: How Music Unites Us. counterpunch.org 
Music has the unique power to transcend language, geography, and culture. Across the globe, people gather to celebrate this universal art form through music festivals—vibrant events that bring together artists and audiences. From the deserts of California to the forests of Belgium, music festivals provide a space for cultural exchange, artistic innovation, and unforgettable communal
(2025-07-29). Conservation advocates sue Flathead Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Stop Another Massive Clearcutting Project West of Whitefish, Montana. counterpunch.org 
Four conservation groups, Alliance for the Wild Rockies, Council on Wildlife and Fish, Yellowstone to Uintas Connection, and Native Ecosystems Council, filed suit on July 28th in Federal District Court in Missoula challenging the Cyclone Bill Logging Project, which is about 13 miles west of Whitefish, Montana, in the Flathead National Forest. We are taking
(2025-07-29). How to Win Over the Working Class: Economic Populism. counterpunch.org The Democratic party has significant work to do if it hopes to bounce back from its 2024 electoral defeat. Making inroads with the working-class is the only way possible, and a new report from the Center for Working-Class Politics and Jacobin shows that economic populism is the best path to bring them back into the party. The
(2025-07-29). The Hidden Cost of AI: How Energy-Hungry Algorithms Are Fueling the Climate Crisis. counterpunch.org 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of modern society, revolutionizing industries, enhancing daily life, and driving economic growth. From virtual assistants to advanced data analytics, AI applications are diverse and continue to expand rapidly. However, this rapid growth comes with significant environmental implications, particularly concerning energy consumption and carbon emissions. As AI technologies become more prevalent, understanding and mitigating their environmental impact is crucial for sustainable development. A typical AI data center, according to the International Energy Agency (…
(2025-07-29). We Need Good Trouble, Not Designer Protests. counterpunch.org 
Americans are mobilizing en masse against the Trump administration. First, there was "50 protests, 50 states, 1 day." Then came "Hands Off" and "No Kings." On July 17, the 50501 organizers behind these national days planned yet another slogan-driven day of action: "Good Trouble Lives On," on the fifth anniversary of John Lewis' passing. John Lewis was a legendary congressman who was famously arrested 45 times during the Civil Rights Movement for getting in "good trouble."
(2025-07-29). West Bank: Would Annexation Provide Citizenship for the Annexed? counterpunch.org 
On July 23, the Israeli Knesset voted 71 to 13 in favor of a "non-binding" motion to "annex" the West Bank, where Palestinian Arabs have lived under Israeli military occupation since 1967. Naturally, Knesset speaker Amir Ohana disagrees with that plain statement of fact. Channeling Adolf Hitler's ethno-nationalist claims on Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland, Austria, etc., Ohana proclaimed that
(2025-07-29). Entering a Golden Age for War Profiteers. counterpunch.org 
When, in his 1961 farewell address, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned of the dangers of the unwarranted influence wielded by a partnership between the military and a growing cohort of U.S. weapons contractors and came up with the ominous term "military-industrial complex," he could never have imagined quite how large and powerful that complex would become. In
(2025-07-29). Pre-war: Russophobic Graham * can be kicked out of Senate. eadaily.com The American "hawks" are already starting to burn under their feet, and this explains their current desperate behavior with the battles in Washington. Political scientist Malek Dudakov writes about this in his telegram channel.
(2025-07-29). Pokrovsk threatens to turn into the second "Bakhmut meat grinder" — "Resident" eadaily.com Pokrovsk has become another point of systemic failure of the Ukrainian command — real combat reports indicate a catastrophic situation on the southern flank of the city. This is reported by the telegram channel "Resident".
(2025-07-29). U.S. automakers feeling the impact of tariffs. america.cgtn.com 
One key sector that has been significantly impacted by the various tariff disputes is the auto industry. And although the Trump administration says the tariffs are focused in large part on bringing manufacturing back to the United States, U.S. automakers are among those being impacted. | CGTN's Dan Williams shares the latest.
(2025-07-29). Colombia's former President Uribe found guilty in bribery trial. america.cgtn.com 
Colombia's former President Alvaro Uribe was found guilty on Monday, July 28, of witness tampering and filing fraudulent charges. The case was historic as it's the first time Colombia put a former head of state on trial. | CGTN's Michelle Begue has this story.
(2025-07-29). The Heat: U.S. Politics. america.cgtn.com 
A U.S. federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to deny Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood, a non-profit organization that provides reproductive healthcare services. The ruling requires the government to continue federal reimbursements, which help low-income Americans access medical care. | This comes as President Donald Trump faces mounting domestic pressure in a number of areas ranging from low approval ratings and immigration controversies to economic concerns. | Joining the discussion: |
(2025-07-29). Nigerian military kills 'high-value' ISWAP leaders in air raid. africa.cgtn.com Several top commanders and fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) were killed in a series of airstrikes launched by the Nigerian military around the Lake Chad region, the armed forces said on Monday. Ehimen Ejodame, spokesperson for the Nigerian Air Force, said in a statement that the anti-terror mission, aimed at decimating …
(2025-07-29). Trump Prepares to Revoke Lifesaving Abortion Care for Veterans. theintercept.com 
President Donald Trump appears poised to institute an abortion ban for hospitals run by the Department of Veterans Affairs — escalating his war on reproductive health care by revoking veterans' access to abortion. | The Office of Management and Budget concluded its review last week of a Veterans Affairs rule titled Experts believe the rule is a reversal of a Biden-era policy of the same name which ended the agency's ban on abortion counseling for veterans and a…
(2025-07-29). State Dept: Trump's "Third Countries" for Immigrants Have Awful Human Rights Records. theintercept.com 
The White House search for partners in its global gulag has grown to 64 nations. Most of them are notorious violators of human rights.
(2025-07-29). USAID Cuts Help Push West Bank Into Extreme Water Shortages. theintercept.com 
DURA, OCCUPIED WEST BANK — As recently as Christmas, this small community near Hebron thought it had a deal with the United States to tackle one of its most pressing issues: water supply. | In December, Dura joined the municipalities of Halhul and Hebron to It was a project of tremendous local import. The three neighboring communitie…
(2025-07-29). Epstein's Woman On The Bench. levernews.com 
(2025-07-29). China's 16-year-old Pan Qimiao earns bronze medal at fencing worlds. ecns.cn China's 16-year-old prodigy Pan Qimiao earned a bronze medal in the women's sabre individual event at the Fencing World Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Sunday.
(2025-07-29). Qin Haiyang grabs first swimming gold at World Aquatics Championships. ecns.cn Qin Haiyang of China competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, July 28, 2025./VCG"ÄÄ"ÄÄQin Haiyang of China competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, July 28, 2025.
(2025-07-29). Foshan deploys fish army to reduce mosquito population. ecns.cn Thousands of mosquito-eating fish have been released into parks in Foshan, Guangdong province, to help prevent and control the spread of dengue fever, chikungunya, and related diseases transmitted through mosquitoes.
(2025-07-29). Firefighters trek uphill to aid stranded residents in Beijing after heavy rains. ecns.cn Due to several days of heavy rainfall, Liulimiao town in Huairou District, Beijing, was hit by mountain floods, affecting multiple villages. Roads, power, and communications in some areas have been damaged. Following the disaster, rescue teams quickly were mobilized to assist, evacuating affected residents and delivering emergency supplies.
(2025-07-29). Global brands gearing up for 2025 CIIE. ecns.cn As the eighth China International Import Expo approaches, both veteran participants and newcomers are preparing for the Nov 5-10 event in Shanghai, and are expressing strong confidence in the platform's value for accessing the Chinese market and fostering international trade cooperation.
(2025-07-29). Key measures will boost Beijing's Central Axis' sustainability. ecns.cn To mark the first anniversary of the Beijing Central Axis' World Heritage inscription, capital authorities released a three-year action plan focusing on protection of the route on Sunday. It outlined 45 key tasks to safeguard this 7.8-kilometer ensemble of palaces, ceremonial and public buildings, roads and other aspects that govern the overall layout of the old city area of the Chinese capital.
(2025-07-29). Tariff uncertainty grips French winemakers. ecns.cn French wine producers still do not know how bitter a taste the US tariffs on wine will leave on their palates.
(2025-07-29). Why U.S. tariffs could backfire. ecns.cn International trade is a complex system, like a living ecosystem. It is made up of many parts that are connected to each other, and even small changes can have a huge impact on them. Many people think tariffs are a simple tool. If you add a tax on imported goods, you protect your local industries. But trade does not work that way. It is not just about countries trading one-to-one. It is a network of choices made by enterprises and governments that react to each other. Change one part, and the whole system can shift.
(2025-07-29). Beijing villagers rescue 100 amid flood crisis. ecns.cn Residents of a Beijing village organised rescue efforts using a digger to save around 100 people trapped after Monday's torrential rain flooded large areas, China Media Group's Voice of China program reported.
(2025-07-29). China activates Level-IV emergency response for flood control in multiple regions. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Water Resources on Monday activated a Level-IV emergency flood response in four provincial regions, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Anhui and Jiangxi, in response to Typhoon Co-May, the eighth typhoon of the year.
(2025-07-29). China reports 'No.1 flood' of 2025 in major rivers amid heavy rain. ecns.cn Water conservancy authorities on Monday announced China's No.1 flood of major rivers of 2025 in the Luanhe River, located in north China's Haihe River Basin.
(2025-07-29). UK asylum hotel protests spread to multiple cities. ecns.cn A regional police chief in England has called for urgent government talks as protests against asylum seeker housing intensified over the weekend, with a fifth demonstration at a hotel in Epping, northeast of London, and similar actions occurring outside several other facilities across the country.
(2025-07-29). Derailed German train 'probably hit landslide'. ecns.cn Police already believe the incident on Sunday, near Riedlingen, 158 kilometers west of Munich in southwestern Germany, was caused by a landslide triggered by an overflowing drainage shaft that had been overwhelmed by heavy recent rain, but they want to know whether any other factors contributed to it, and whether any protective measures had failed.
(2025-07-29). Lanzan en Ciudad Ho Chi Minh campaña para llevar sistemas de energía solar a escuelas cubanas. cubadebate.cu Una campaña para recaudar fondos y apoyar la construcción de sistemas de energía solar en escuelas primarias de Cuba está en marcha en Ciudad Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Promovida por la Unión de Organizaciones de Amistad, el Departamento de Cultura y Deportes de esa urbe y la prensa, la campaña fue lanzada en un acto por el aniversario del asalto al Cuartel Moncada.
(2025-07-29). Cuba honra legado de Hugo Chávez en el aniversario 71 de su natalicio. cubadebate.cu El embajador de Venezuela en Cuba, Orlando Maneiro, destacó el legado político de Hugo Chávez Frías durante un conversatorio organizado para conmemorar el aniversario 71 del natalicio del líder venezolano y latinoamericano. Chávez, "el mejor amigo de Cuba", trabajó de manera incansable por la unidad de los pueblos de América Latina y el Caribe y su impronta perdura.
(2025-07-29). La importancia del Ejército Popular de Liberación de China en la construcción de la nueva China. cubadebate.cu El 1 de agosto se cumplen 98 años de la fundación del Ejército Popular de Liberación de China. El EPL no es simplemente una fuerza militar: es una institución profundamente imbricada en la historia, la política y el avance del socialismo con características chinas. Un baluarte indispensable de la soberanía, la seguridad y el desarrollo armónico de esa nación.
(2025-07-29). Sadaise: La princesa que llegó a ser reina. cubadebate.cu Sadaise ha dejado una huella imborrable en el corazón de los cubanos, que con ovaciones bien merecidas la despidieron en abril pasado. Su retiro no fue un adiós, sino el inicio de un nuevo reinado, donde su trono ya no es el escenario, sino la enseñanza. "Quiero seguir ofreciendo el conocimiento que he adquirido a lo largo de la carrera, y a quien pueda ayudar, ayudarle sinceramente".
(2025-07-29). Cubanos logran primer triunfo en Copa Mundial Sub-12 de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Cuba logró su primera victoria en la Copa Mundial Sub-12 de Béisbol, que se disputa en China Taipéi, al vencer 7-1 a Alemania. Los cubanitos tienen balance de 1-3. Perdieron la posibilidad de avanzar a la superronda por un lugar en el podio y aún tienen un juego pendiente contra Australia antes de pasar a la ronda de consolación, buscando un puesto del 7 al 12.
(2025-07-29). Turpial Airlines abrió operaciones entre Varadero y Venezuela. cubadebate.cu Procedente de Venezuela arribó al Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Gualberto Gómez, de Varadero, un vuelo de la aerolínea Turpial que abre la ruta entre Caracas y el destino turístico cubano con una frecuencia semanal que será operada los lunes por la agencia de viajes GTN Inversiones. Turpial ya tenía vuelos semanales a La Habana y Santiago de Cuba.
(2025-07-29). Digitopuntura y fatiga. cubadebate.cu La fatiga es una sensación de cansancio, agotamiento o falta de energía que llega a interferir en la vida cotidiana. Puede ser una respuesta normal a la actividad física, el estrés emocional, el aburrimiento o la falta de sueño. A veces puede alertar de algún problema de salud. Estudios recientes señalan el valor de la acupresión o digitopuntura para controlarla.
(2025-07-29). Termoeléctrica Guiteras fuera de servicio por 96 horas, informó la UNE. cubadebate.cu La Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras, de Matanzas, salió de servicio a las 9: 00 a.m. de este martes debido a un salidero en la caldera. Según informó la Unión Eléctrica en Facebook, se estima que su reincorporación al sistema eléctrico nacional tardará 96 horas.
(2025-07-29). Participa Esteban Lazo en Sexta Conferencia Mundial de Presidentes de Parlamentos. cubadebate.cu El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado, Esteban Lazo Hernández, participa desde este martes y hasta el 31 de julio en la Sexta Conferencia Mundial de Presidentes de Parlamentos. La conferencia es organizada por la Unión Interparlamentaria (UIP), en estrecha colaboración con la Organización de las Naciones Unidas.
(2025-07-29). Tomgram: Alfred McCoy, Did Mark Twain Imagine Donald Trump? warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Honestly, don't expect this to end well. As TomDispatch regular Alfred McCoy, author of the classic book on an imperial planet To Govern the Globe: World Orders and Catastrophic Change, reminds us today in a vivid fashion, it …
(2025-07-29). Soft Surveillance and Control: AI as a Tool of Gradual and Deep Political Repression. socialistproject.ca 
Digital Surveillance and Control: | Digital corporations, in collaboration with major powers, actively monitor individuals' movements through smart devices and various communication tools. Virtually all digital activities — including supposedly secure private meetings — are subject to continuous observation and analysis. In reality, there is no digital space that is 100% secure. Data is systematically collected and used to assess and classify individuals and groups based on their behavioral patterns and political or intellectual orientations. | Moreover, digital surveillance has become a ce…
(2025-07-29). Danny Davis … smoothiex12.blogspot.com being a true strategist (he always is) for 30 seconds straight. But we all know Trump cannot solve anything ⚪ he is too deep now in we all know what. Trump's behavior is that of the prisoner on the execution day ⚪ missing points, behaving out of character and situation, strained expression. As some commenters pointed out ⚪ a very strange choice of words: "I never had a PRIVILEGE to go to this island"(c). Freudian slip?
(2025-07-29). God, How I Love Those Guys … smoothiex12.blogspot.com who discredited themselves as military amateurs (I am talking about Pentagon) first by confabulating own military history and then, with the start of SMO, swallowing hook, line and sinker of Kiev's BS, trying to LEARN something from SMO. I adore the conviction)) Anyone who thinks that one can learn anything of value without actual data sets, I have a bridge to sell them, especially in the military which didn't face a serious enemy since Vietnam. Ah yes, those data sets, those highly classified reports streaming from the platoon level up to brigades, divisions and armies' staffs. But then again, we saw how th…
(2025-07-29). Yes, I Can Also Provide … smoothiex12.blogspot.com my offshore account where those $15 billion could be transferred. I also can assist in buying some really cool plots on Venus.
(2025-07-29). Freedom Flotilla condemns Israel's beating of US crew volunteer taken hostage. skwawkbox.org 
Amazon Labor Union founder Chris Smalls severely beaten and only allowed to see lawyer surrounded by police The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) has confirmed that on his arrival in Israeli custody after the humanitarian vessel Handala was attacked and seized by Israel in international waters, US humanitarian volunteer Chris Smalls was assaulted and beaten by seven …
(2025-07-29). Columbia Limits Speech and Erodes Safety by Adopting IHRA Antisemitism Framework. scheerpost.com Police following the arrests of Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia. Wm3214, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Cameron W. Rasmussen / Columbia University an…
(2025-07-29). Chris Hedges: Abolishing the First Amendment. scheerpost.com The Final, Final Solution — by Mr. Fish | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost | I testified at the New Jersey state capital in Trenton last week against
(2025-07-29). Macpherson outlines report recommendations on R800m oxygen plant tender. sanews.gov.za Macpherson outlines report recommendations on R800m oxygen plant tender | The final PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) forensic report into the R800 million Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen Plant tender has made recommendations for disciplinary action to be taken against all individuals implicated in wrongdoing in the awarding of the tender. | The tender was intended to deliver life-saving PSA oxygen plants to 60 hospitals across the country, which were meant to ensure a reliable and sustainable supply of oxygen, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a project worth R836 million, of which R5…
(2025-07-29). Department to support community learning centre. sanews.gov.za Department to support community learning centre | Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, will visit the Phakamile Community Learning Centre (CLC) in Kariega, near Gqeberha, as part of the department's Mandela Month outreach programme. ⚪ Wednesday's visit to the Eastern Cape Community Education and Training (CET) college marks the Department of Higher Education and Training's (DHET) first national Mandela Month event within the community college sector, aimed at uplifting under-resourced institutions and strengthening ties with local communities. ⚪ Celebrated annually in July, Mandela Mo…
(2025-07-29). PRASA wage agreement a show of commitment to organisational stability. sanews.gov.za PRASA wage agreement a show of commitment to organisational stability | The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) says the 5.5% salary increase agreement with labour unions shows its commitment to ensuring the long-term stability of the organisation. | The wage agreement was reached with the United National Transport Union (UNTU) and the South African Transport and Alliance Workers Union (SATAWU) after a process facilitated by the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). | "This agreement affirms our ongoing commitment and willingness to engage in good faith and work collaboratively t…
(2025-07-29). National Savings Month: Beat unhealthy gambling habits. sanews.gov.za National Savings Month: Beat unhealthy gambling habits | In the quest to keep head above water, South Africans have been forced to review and cut down their expenses in order to meet their financial obligations. ⚪ Given the ongoing economic challenges, some have turned to gambling as a means of making ends meet. ⚪ The month of July in South Africa is not only dedicated to the birthday of former President Nelson Mandela but also marks National Savings Month, which raises awareness about the importance of saving as well as fostering responsible financial behaviour. ⚪ Mindful of the hardships facing communities,…
(2025-07-29). Foreign Minister receives China's Ambassador in Damascus, talks deal with Bilateral cooperation. sana.sy Damascus, SANA- Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Mr. Asaad Al-Shaibani, received on Tuesday Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Syrian Arab Republic, Mr. Shi Hongwei. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in various fields to serve the common interests of the …
(2025-07-29). Pakistan's UN envoy: Israeli raids on Syria clear violation of international law. sana.sy New York, SANA- Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, expressed his country's deep concern over the repeated Israeli attacks on Syrian territory, describing these attacks as "violation of international law." "The recent Israeli airstrikes on Daraa, Sweida and Damascus are clear violation of international law and UN Charter," Ambassador Ahmad reiterated …
(2025-07-29). Barrack: We appreciate efforts of constructive dialogue to promote integration and unity in Syria. sana.sy Washington, SANA- US Special Envoy for Syria, Thomas Barrack, appreciated the efforts exerted to hold a constructive dialogue for integration and unity in Syria. 'The Syrian government's resolute commitment to inclusion under President Ahmad al-Sharaa's leadership, in addition to Syrian Democratic forces' efforts, led by Mazloum Abdi, is pivotal for a stable Syria of one …
(2025-07-29). Jordan's King: stability of Syria is essential for stability of the entire region. sana.sy Berlin, SANA-Jordanian King Abdullah II emphasized the importance of supporting Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity as a key factor for its recovery and permanent stability. At a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in, Berlin, the Jordanian King affirmed that the "stability of Syria is important for the stability of the entire region". …
(2025-07-29). Saudi Council of Ministers Praises outcome of Saudi delegation's visit to Syria. sana.sy Riyadh, SANA-The Saudi Council of Ministers emphasized the importance of the outcome of the Syrian-Saudi Investment Conference held in Damascus last week. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that during its meeting Tuesday, chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Council praised the outcomes of the Saudi delegation's visit to the sisterly Syrian …
(2025-07-29). Works underway to rehabilitate vital Rastan Bridge in Homs. sana.sy 
Homs, SANA- The Syrian Civil Defense continues intensified work in the maintenance and rehabilitation project for Rastan Bridge in Homs Governorate. This project is being implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with funding from the United Nations Syria Humanitarian Fund (SHF), and in official coordination with Public Works and Housing Ministry. … | Damascus, SANA -Syrian Science Olympiad students are preparing for their first participation in the International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO), which will be held in Malaysia between July 30 and August 6. Director of the Syr…
(2025-07-29). Iraqi Prime Minister Affirms His Country's keenness on Syria's Unity. sana.sy Baghdad, SANA- Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani affirmed his country's keenness on Syria's unity and stability. Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported that al-Sudani said in an interview with the Associated Press that "Syria represents a national security for Iraq, its stability is important to us, we are keen for the Syrian people to enjoy …
(2025-07-29). Tartous Citrus Production estimated at 150,000 tons. sana.sy Tartous, SANA- Tartous Agriculture Directorate estimated the governorate's initial citrus production for the current agricultural season at approximately 149,845 tons of various types, an increase of 2,000 tons over last year. Tartous Agriculture Director Hassan Hamadeh explained to a SANA reporter that "citrus trees rank second in importance in the governorate after olive trees". He …
(2025-07-29). Federal Lawmakers Demand Information on ICE Agents' Use of Masks, Unmarked Cars. truthout.org Federal lawmakers are demanding information from the Department of Homeland Security on the agency's use of masked immigration agents to abduct and detain people. In a letter sent to DHS on July 25, Representatives Summer Lee (D-Pennsylvania) and Robert Garcia (D-California) requested "memoranda, directives, guidance, communications, or other materials … concerning the use of unmarked… |
(2025-07-29). ICE Has Jailed a Green Card Holder for Over a Week, Denied Him Access to Lawyer. truthout.org A permanent U.S. resident has been held in detention for the last week without apparent explanation and without access to legal representation, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday. According to…
(2025-07-29). World Court Says Polluter States Must Compensate Victims for Harms They Cause. truthout.org A new ruling from the World Court provides climate activists new tools for demanding accountability. On July 23, in a stunning 140 page advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ, or World Court) held for the first time that there is a human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, and countries have a legal obligation to protect the climate from greenhouse gas… |
(2025-07-29). Israel Has Displaced Over 42,000 Palestinians From West Bank Refugee Camps. truthout.org Abdelsalam Odeh and his wife have been living in a bus for the past three months. The couple had nowhere to go and no means to pay rent after being expelled at gunpoint from their lifelong home in the Tulkarem refugee camp by the Israeli army earlier this year. But desperation has a way of unlocking ingenuity — and for 71-year-old Odeh, that meant repurposing an old vehicle, piece by piece… |
(2025-07-29). Trump Targets Latino Migrants: Ideology Over Humanity. popularresistance.org The importance of Latinos living and working in the US is enormous: if they were in a separate country, it would be the world's fifth largest economy, bigger than even India. President Trump is recklessly attacking Latino migrants, inflicting calculated cruelty and disregarding the consequences for their home countries. | Disastrously, US immigration policy affects the very victims of Washington's destabilization campaigns in Latin America and Caribbean, which drive people to leave their homelands in the first place. In effect, by exporting chaos, the hegemon paradoxically ends up importing immigrants.
(2025-07-29). Information Rights Project Launched To Share Lessons From Assange Victory. popularresistance.org Julian Assange, a founder of Wikileaks, endured nearly 15 years of persecution for daring to provide an information platform that opened access to leaked documents exposing the rich and powerful. One year after Assange's release from Belmarsh Prison, his brother, Gabriel Shipton, launched The Information Rights Project to share the lessons he and his family learned as they mounted a global movement in defense of Assange. Clearing the FOG speaks with Shipton about what Assange endured, why information access is a critical right, and what people around the world can do to protect this right as attacks on those who…
(2025-07-29). West Bank On The Brink. popularresistance.org Israel is meticulously following a textbook model of instigating unrest in the occupied West Bank. | The latest such provocations consisted of stripping the Palestinian-run Hebron (Al-Khalil) municipality of its administrative powers over the venerable Ibrahimi Mosque. | Worse, according to Israel Hayom, it granted these powers to the religious council of the Kiryat Arba Jewish settlement, an extremist settler body. | Though all Jewish settlers in occupied Palestine can be qualified as extremists, the approximately 7,500 inhabitants of Kiryat Arba represent a more virulent category.
(2025-07-29). A Putz At Fascism, Too! Trump's Feral, Libertarian Despotism Ordains Oligarchy, Not Centralized Dominance Or Unifying Vision. progressivehub.net ROBERT S. BECKER | NATION OF CHANGE…
(2025-07-29). AIPAC Has Set Its Sights On Taking Out Summer Lee. progressivehub.net AKELA LACY | THE INTERCEPT…
(2025-07-29). Big Suicide Bill. indybay.org The law provides for extensive spending on racist persecution. Over $170 billion alone will go toward building the border wall with Mexico and improving surveillance technology at the borders. Funding for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and its human hunting squads is to be increased by $75 billion…
(2025-07-29). Saturday 8/2: Salinas: Rage Against the Regime. indybay.org Corner of South Main Street and Blanco Road, Salinas…
(2025-07-29). Oakland Families First rally protests cuts in health, food and education. indybay.org Calls for families to have food, healthcare, safe schools and disaster protection.
(2025-07-29). 1850 Compromise – California 175th Admission Day Party – California State Capitol. indybay.org On the eve of the Compromise of 1850 leading to California Admission Day there were fifteen free states and fifteen slave states. The resulting balance of power in the Senate had made it possible for the South to vote down any bills that it deemed hostile to the interests of slaveholders even though the South was outnumbered in the House of Representatives by the rapidly growing North.
(2025-07-29). Saturday 8/2: Watsonville: Rage Against the Regime. indybay.org Watsonville Memorial Park, corner of Freedom Blvd and Main St., Watsonville…
(2025-07-29). Palo Alto utilities workers seek separate contract amid SEIU 521 dispute over safety. indybay.org SEIU 521 members are demanding that they have a separate unit for the utilities department to protect health and safety…
(2025-07-29). Saturday 8/23: 2nd Annual Mutual Aid Bloc Party. indybay.org Backesto Park, 551 N 13th St, San Jose…
(2025-07-29). After the war: strategic distrust and the rupture in Western legitimacy. peoplesdispatch.org For the first time in decades, a regional power was militarily assaulted during active negotiations; not for escalating tensions, but rather, in spite of de-escalating them.
(2025-07-29). Sterling K. Brown Talks Intentionally Casting Dark-Skinned Love Interests In Projects, 'I Want Them To Know SKB Sees Them'. newsone.com 
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(2025-07-29). FEMA Spending $608M To Build Immigrant Detention Centers. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | On today's episode of "Wow, They're Really Playing In Our Faces Right Now," the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced it will send $608 million to states building concentration camps immigrant detention centers. This is after the Trump administration has repeatedly said they're pulling disaster funding for the states. | So yeah, folks, they're really playing in our faces right now. |
(2025-07-29). Beyond the Vote: June 27 Elections Explained in All Their Dimensions. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Jul 28, 2025 | In the June 27 municipal elections, the Chavista forces achieved a resounding victory, consolidating an overwhelming majority in mayoral and municipal council positions across Venezuela's 335 constituencies. | This electoral process concludes an intense cycle of re-elections for executive and legislative officials at all levels, from national to local. | The elections and their results present key elements for political analysis. | Turnout
| According to the first bulletin issued by Elvis Amoroso, president of the National Electoral Council (CNE), participation reached…
(2025-07-29). Bubba Wallace And The Legacy Of Black NASCAR Drivers. newsone.com 
(2025-07-29). Colombia's Courts Finds àÅlvaro Uribe Guilty After 13-Year Judicial Process. orinocotribune.com On Monday, Judge Sandra Liliana Heredia, 44th judge of the Bogotá criminal court, found former Colombian President àÅlvaro Uribe Vélez guilty of witness bribery and procedural fraud. | The verdict concludes a 13-year judicial process fraught with political tensions, complex evidence, and heated debate over the independence of Colombia's judiciary. | At the hearing's start, Heredia sent a forceful message to the country: "The wait is over. We want to tell Colombia that justice has arrived." | The judge called this one of the most significant moments in recent judicial history: "The law cannot tremble in the…
(2025-07-29). President Maduro: 'There is No Better Way to Celebrate Chávez's Birthday Than With People Mobilized'. orinocotribune.com At Miraflores Palace, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro welcomed the marchers beginning their mobilization from PDVSA headquarters in La Campiña to celebrate Commander Chávez's 71st birthday and the victory in Sunday's municipal elections. He said, "There is no better way to celebrate the commander's birthday than with the people mobilized." | "Honor and glory to our Commander Hugo Chávez, a man destined to be the great redeemer of the humble people, the Bolivarian people. He was the great resurrector of the Liberator Simón Bolívar," he stated. He added: "There is no better way to celebrate Commander Hugo Cháve…
(2025-07-29). Venezuela Condemns US Spy Plane Violation of Airspace. orinocotribune.com The commander-in-chief of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB), Vladimir Padrino, denounced Sunday a flagrant violation of Venezuela's sovereign airspace. A US intelligence aircraft entered without authorization, prompting a strong response from Venezuelan authorities. | This incident underscores the Caribbean nation's firmness in defending territorial sovereignty and its resolute rejection of foreign intrusion. The FANB issued the statement during a press conference held amid the country's municipal elections. | Defense Minister Padrino identified the aircraft as an RC-135, known for its intelligence capab…
(2025-07-29). Venezuela: PSUV Sweeps the Board Winning 85% of Mayoralties. orinocotribune.com 
The head of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela's (PSUV) Unified Campaign Command, Jorge Rodríguez, reported at a press conference on Monday that the Great Patriotic Pole (GPP) won 285 of 335 mayoralties, or 85% of the total votes, demonstrating the Venezuelan people's deep rejection of fascism. | He noted that they won in 23 of 24 state capitals, highlighting that in Caracas, they won with 86.4%. | Speeches are not enough
| He said that 100% of Venezuelans want peace and do not want "empty promises" but rather direct resolution of their problems. | Regarding participation in the electoral process, Rodr…
(2025-07-29). Thailand and Cambodia agree to an immediate ceasefire in border fighting. onlineopinion.com.au The battle theatres have been left in a situation where it will be very easy for any side to 'create' a mishap that could easily lead to fighting once again.
(2025-07-29). 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?
(2025-07-29). 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.
(2025-07-29). 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.
(2025-07-29). 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.
(2025-07-29). 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.
(2025-07-29). 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.
(2025-07-29). 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.
(2025-07-29). NATO Has Deep Divisions But Why Is Spain Its Most Openly Critical Member? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Many observers, including NATO's official communications site , hailed last month's NATO summit as historic , primarily due to a landmark pledge by core member states to …
(2025-07-29). View From The Hill: Albanese Wants International Cover Before Australia Recognises Palestine As A State. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Anthony Albanese will recall well when another Labor prime minister was feeling the heat over Palestinian status. | It was 2012 and then-Prime Minister Julia Gillard was …
(2025-07-29). France Is Set To Recognise The State Of Palestine And The UK May Follow But What Does It Really Mean? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Emmanuel Macron's pledge to formally recognise the state of Palestine will make France the first G7 country and member of the UN security council to do so. The question …
(2025-07-29). People Used Furniture To Block Door: Eyewitnesses Recall Midtown Manhattan Shooting That Left 5 Dead. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) New York: A horrifying shooting incident inside an office building in Midtown Manhattan on Monday left five people dead, including a New York Police Department (NYPD) officer …
(2025-07-29). The wheels are falling off the system. links.org.au 
Dave Holmes — Instead of an all-out emergency mobilisation to deal with global warming, NATO countries are boosting military spending.
(2025-07-29). ' øDonde Naciste?' Como Detectar y Sobrevivir un 'Encuentro Consensual' de ICE en L.A. lataco.com Técnicamente, esta táctica para ejecutar detenciones de inmigrantes sigue siendo válida aunque un juez federal bloqueó las detenciones de ICE en Los àÅngeles por motivos raciales hace tres semanas.
(2025-07-29). Que Hacer Si ICE Llega a Tu Hogar. lataco.com Estas son las recomendaciones de que hacer si ICE llega a tu puerta.
(2025-07-29). Que Hacer Si ICE Te Detiene En Un tu Automóvil, Un Autobús, o Un Tren. lataco.com Conocer tus derechos te te puede proteger de un secuestro, registro o secuestro forzosa al ser detenido en Los àÅngeles.
(2025-07-29). Estos Son Tus Derechos Para Observar, Grabar, Y Documentar a ICE Con tu Telefono. lataco.com Es fundamental recordar que no todos los agentes o agencias se adhieren a los procedimientos legales establecidos. Siempre actúa legalmente y no supongas que alguien es un agente de ICE u otro tipo de agente federal, a menos que estés completamente seguro.
(2025-07-29). Ashby Gentry Talks "Volatile" Alex in Season 2 of 'The Walter Boys' and His Mexican Roots – EXCLUSIVE. latintimes.com In an exclusive interview with the Latin Times and ENSTARZ, the actor opened up about his character's emotional spiral in Season 2, his "Latino roots" learned in the kitchen of a Guerrero-run pizzeria, and why he's no longer Team Alex, his character in the Netflix series. Ashby Gentry is charming, open, and funny and so ready for the world to see the next era of 'My Life with the Walter Boys'.
(2025-07-29). CBP Seizes $1 Worth Of Cocaine At Texas Border. latintimes.com Customs and Border Protection seized 77 pounds of cocaine worth more than $1 million at a port of entry…
(2025-07-29). FBI, DOJ Have Video With Missing Minute From Epstein Jail Video, Report Claims. latintimes.com The FBI and the DOJ have a copy including a minute missing from the footage showing the area outside Jeffrey Epstein's cell the day before his death, according to a new report…
(2025-07-29). Immigrant Advocacy Group Launches Data Tool Tracking Legal Status Revocations and Workforce Impact. latintimes.com Immigrant rights group FWD.us has released a new data tool to monitor the effects of recent federal efforts to revoke legal status and work authorization for hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the U.S.
(2025-07-29). Mexican Diplomat Warns Nationals To Take 'Extreme Precautions Or Not Come To Florida': 'They Will Detain You For Anything'. latintimes.com Mexican consul in Orlando Juan Sabines urged nationals to "take extreme precautions or not come to Florida" following the detention of two brothers later sent to the detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz…
(2025-07-29). Vehicles Set Ablaze, Roadblocks Erected in Mexico After Arrest of Suspected Jalisco Cartel Members. latintimes.com Aguascalientes experienced a series of violent disturbances over the past days, including roadblocks and the burning of vehicles and stores, after authorities arrested 18 suspected members of the Jalisco Cartel…
(2025-07-29). DAILY MEMO: We're Still Finding Abandoned Trucks and Vendor Carts While ICE Rips Men From Their Families and More. lataco.com While ICE is busy ripping fathers away from their families, the feds are losing in court for making false claims. Legal experts also warn against trusting the feds self-deportation apps and more.
(2025-07-29). Announcing the Third Annual Sacramento Anarchist Bookfair! itsgoingdown.org 
Announcing the third annual Sacramento Anarchist Bookfair on Saturday, October 11th. For more updates, go here. On occupied Miwok and Nisenan territory, we invite you to join us in so-called Sacramento on Saturday, October 11th, for the 3rd annual Sacramento Anarchist Bookfair. The event will feature tabling by publishers, projects, organizations, and distros along with…
(2025-07-29). IOF Kills Palestinian Youth and Seizes Bodies Amid West Bank Unrest. english.almanar.com.lb 
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) shot and killed 27-year-old Mohamed al-Jamal on Monday evening at the northern entrance of al-Khalil City, located in the southern West Bank. The IOF has since taken possession of his body, claiming that al-Jamal had thrown a stone at their forces during an operational activity. The Palestinian health ministry reported the …
(2025-07-29). Imam Khamenei: 12-day Israeli War Showcases Iran's Resolve and Might. english.almanar.com.lb 
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei has attended a ceremony to honor the martyrs of the last month Israeli war of aggression against Iran. Ayatollah Khamenei delivered a speech addressing attendees at the ceremony held in the capital, Tehran, on Tuesday morning. Crowds of people along with families of the martyrs, as …
(2025-07-29). Lebanese President Joseph Aoun departs for Algeria on an official visit. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-07-29). Leader attends ceremony to honor martyrs of Israeli aggression on Iran: IRNA. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-07-29). ƒ∞srail'in Gazze'ye dàºzenlediƒüi saldƒ±rƒ±larda 12'si àßocuk 40 Filistinli hayatƒ±nƒ± kaybetti. aa.com.tr ƒ∞srail ordusunun sabah saatlerinden bu yana Gazze ≈ûeridi'nin àße≈üitli bà∂lgelerine dàºzenlediƒüi saldƒ±rƒ±larda 15'i kadƒ±n, 12'si àßocuk olmak àºzere 40 Filistinli ya≈üamƒ±nƒ± yitirdi.
(2025-07-29). BM Sahel Kalkƒ±nma Koordinatà∂rຠDieye'e gà∂re, kalkƒ±nma olmadan terà∂rle màºcadele màºmkàºn deƒüil. aa.com.tr BM Genel Sekreter Yardƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± ve Sahel Kalkƒ±nma àñzel Koordinatà∂rຠMar Dieye, Sahel'de terà∂rle màºcadelenin yalnƒ±zca askeri à∂nlemlerle deƒüil, aynƒ± zamanda kalkƒ±nma yatƒ±rƒ±mlarƒ±yla yàºràºtàºlmesi gerektiƒüini belirterek, "Terà∂ràºn panzehiri kalkƒ±nmadƒ±r." dedi.
(2025-07-29). Jandarmanƒ±n hassas burunlu kà∂peklerinin kondisyonu antrenmanlarla korunuyor. aa.com.tr Osmaniye'de narkotikten patlayƒ±cƒ± aramasƒ±na kadar biràßok operasyonda jandarma ekiplerinin yardƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± olan hassas burunlu kà∂peklerin kondisyonu, parkur antrenmanlarƒ±yla korunuyor.
(2025-07-29). Kapadokya, "Michelin Rehberi 2026" seàßkisine dahil edildi. aa.com.tr Kàºltàºr ve Turizm Bakanƒ± Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Kapadokya'nƒ±n "Michelin Rehberi 2026" seàßkisine dahil edildiƒüini bildirdi.
(2025-07-29). Rapor: ƒ∞srail'in aàßlƒ±k krizini dayattƒ±ƒüƒ± Gazze'de "kƒ±tlƒ±ƒüƒ±n en kà∂tຠsenaryosu" ya≈üanƒ±yor. aa.com.tr Entegre Gƒ±da Gàºvenliƒüi A≈üama Sƒ±nƒ±flandƒ±rmasƒ± raporunda, ƒ∞srail'in ambargolarƒ± nedeniyle aàßlƒ±k kriziyle boƒüu≈üan Gazze ≈ûeridi'nde "kƒ±tlƒ±ƒüƒ±n en kà∂tຠsenaryosunun" ya≈üandƒ±ƒüƒ±, acil màºdahale olmamasƒ± durumunda "à∂làºmlerin artmasƒ±nƒ±n" beklendiƒüi bildirildi.
(2025-07-29). Red Sea Film Fonu Direktà∂rຠEmad Eskander ortak yapƒ±mlarƒ±n kàºltàºrel alƒ±≈üveri≈üi artƒ±rdƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± sà∂yledi. aa.com.tr Emad Eskander, baƒüƒ±msƒ±z sinemanƒ±n yapƒ±mcƒ±nƒ±n ne sà∂ylemek istediƒüi ve izleyicide uyandƒ±rdƒ±ƒüƒ± yankƒ±yla ilgili olduƒüunu belirterek "Baƒüƒ±msƒ±z sinema dàºnyasƒ±nda pek àßok film yapƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± var. ƒ∞nsanlarƒ±n onlara gàºvenmesini, inanmasƒ±nƒ± istiyorlar" dedi.
(2025-07-29). Tàºrk savunma sanayisi dolanan màºhimmatta à߃±tayƒ± yàºkseltti. aa.com.tr Tàºrk savunma sanayisi bàºnyesinde geli≈ütirilen dolanan màºhimmat àßà∂zàºmàº, fiber optik kablolu FPV unsurlarƒ± ilk defa katlanƒ±r kanatlƒ± haline getirip lanàßer ile baƒü kurmasƒ±nƒ± saƒülayarak muharebe sahasƒ±nda yeni avantajlar olu≈üturuyor.
(2025-07-29). UAEA'nƒ±n nàºkleer krizlerdeki misyonu: Sƒ±nƒ±rlƒ±lƒ±klarƒ± neler? aa.com.tr UAEA'nƒ±n, tespit edilen sorunlarƒ±n àßà∂zàºmàºnde baƒüƒ±msƒ±z ve tarafsƒ±z ≈üekilde kàºresel sorunlara àßà∂zàºm getirirken, àßok taraflƒ±lƒ±ƒüƒ±n gereƒüi olarak gàºàß dengelerinden ziyade acil à∂nlemleri à∂nceliklendirmesi beklenmektedir.
(2025-07-29). Yeni àñTV dàºzenlemesi bazƒ± marka ve modellerin fiyatlarƒ±nƒ± dàº≈üàºrdàº. aa.com.tr àñzel Tàºketim Vergisi (àñTV) matrahlarƒ± ve oranlarƒ±nƒ±n yeniden belirlenmesinin ardƒ±ndan bazƒ± marka ve modellerde yàºzde 11'e varan dàº≈üàº≈üler gà∂ràºldàº.
(2025-07-29). Mesa Redonda: Nuestros futuros campeones estarán en Asunción 2025. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La Mesa redonda de este lunes 28 de julio estuvo dedicada a la participación cubana en los II Juegos Panamericanos Junior Asunción 2025. José Antonio Miranda Carrera, director general de Alto Rendimiento del Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación (INDER) afirmó en este espacio que este evento surge de una iniciativa de Panam Sports con el objetivo fundamental de impulsar el desarrollo de las nuevas generaciones de atletas y elevar su preparación de cara a los Juegos Panamericanos Lima 2027 y los Juegos Olímpicos de Los àÅngeles 2028.
(2025-07-29). UNE prevé afectación de 1 992 MW en horario pico este martes. cubadebate.cu En su parte diario para este martes, la UNE informa sobre las afectaciones en la generación térmica y la distribuida. Para el horario pico se estima una disponibilidad de 1 728 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 650 MW, para un déficit de 1 922 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 992 MW en este horario.
(2025-07-29). SATIRE: Trump Body Double Struggling To Get Leg Edema Just Right. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Expressing frustration with his inability to duplicate the president's bulbousness caused by trapped fluid, body double John Schade was reportedly struggling Tuesday to get the appearance of Donald Trump's leg edema just right. "One glance at my ankles and they'll know something's off," said the presidential political decoy who bemoaned that there was only so …
(2025-07-29). Ethiopia: Proposed Legal Changes Threaten Civil Society. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Men in downtown Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, November 3, 2021. | © 2021 Eduardo Soteras/AFP via Getty Images | (Nairobi) — Ethiopian lawmakers should reject proposed amendments to the civil society law that would grant the government sweeping powers to restrict nongovernmental organizations, Human Rights Watch said today. Ethiopia's partners should denounce the draft law, which is yet to be introduced to parliament, and make clear that any legal revisions should adhere to international human rights standards.The draft amendments would enable federal authorities to prohibit foreign…
(2025-07-29). New Bill Could Curb Exploitation of US Gig Workers. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A food delivery driver in Lone Tree, Colorado, March 30, 2020. | © 2020 David Zalubowski/AP Photo | The gig economy runs on hidden rules. Every day, millions of workers in the United States log into apps like Uber, DoorDash, and Amazon Flex to earn a living, without knowing how much they'll be paid, how jobs are assigned, or if they might be kicked off a platform and why.A new bill in Congress could change that.On July 24, Senators Brian Schatz and Chris Murphy introduced the Empowering App-Based Workers Act, a landmark proposal to bring much-needed transparency and fairness to gig…
(2025-07-29). Iraq: Damage to Kurdistan Region Oil Fields Puts Rights at Risk. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Sarsang oilfield operated by HKN Energy, after a drone attack, in Duhok province, Iraq, July 17, 2025. | © 2025 Azad Lashkari/Reuters | (Beirut) — Drone strikes on five oil fields in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) by unknown groups between July 14 and 16, 2025, significantly damaged the region's energy production, Human Rights Watch said today.The drone strikes mark a dangerous escalation in a long-running dispute between Baghdad and Erbil over the control and distribution of oil revenues. As part of this dispute, Baghdad has been withholding funds for the regional go…
(2025-07-29). As Trump's August 1 deadline looms, tariffs are here to stay, experts say. aljazeera.com Trump's protectionist moves likely to keep pushing countries to lessen their reliance on the US, analysts say.
(2025-07-29). On huge river island in India's Assam, annual floods threaten local arts. aljazeera.com Women making clay pots using their feet, men-only performances past midnight – some unique art forms being washed away.
(2025-07-29). Deadly rain, landslides force mass evacuations in northern China. aljazeera.com At least 30 dead and tens of thousands evacuated as heavy rain and landslides hit northern China.
(2025-07-29). Hundreds pray for marine safety at sacred seaside festival near Tokyo. aljazeera.com Residents at Kurihama beach join a summer festival, praying for marine safety and celebrating community.
(2025-07-29). Colombia ex-President Alvaro Uribe found guilty in landmark bribery trial. aljazeera.com The ruling, which Uribe's legal team said he will appeal, is the latest in a long-running, hugely politicised case.
(2025-07-29). Five dead in New York City shooting, including police officer, suspect. aljazeera.com The attacker was armed with an M4 rifle when he opened fire inside a skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue, Manhattan.
(2025-07-29). Message in a bottle found in Ireland prompts theories about Taiwanese crew. aljazeera.com Purported SOS message revives hopes for answers about the fate of crew that disappeared four years ago.
(2025-07-29). North Korea says US must accept its status as a nuclear weapons state. aljazeera.com North Korean leader's powerful sister says talks aimed at denuclearisation would be interpreted as a 'mockery'.
(2025-07-29). NYC shooting: What we know about the victims, suspect Shane Tamura. aljazeera.com At least four killed, including an NYPD officer, and another critically wounded in the latest mass shooting in the US.
(2025-07-29). India claims to have killed all suspects of Kashmir's Pahalgam attack. aljazeera.com Three armed men killed on Monday were involved in deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Indian minister says.
(2025-07-29). Thailand accuses Cambodia of ceasefire violations but truce still holding. aljazeera.com Thai troops have retaliated 'appropriately' and in 'self-defence', Major-General Winthai Suvaree said in a statement.
(2025-07-29). Trump denies seeking summit with Xi, says he 'may' visit China. aljazeera.com US president says he will visit China only at the invitation of Chinese leader.
(2025-07-29). US stopover by Taiwan's president cancelled; Trump mulls China trip: Report. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump reportedly opposed a stopover in New York by Taiwan's president, says considers China trip.
(2025-07-29). Now that countries have capitulated on tariffs, Trump will be back for more. aljazeera.com Governments should stop handing Trump unnecessary victories and stand up to him. This is the only way to defeat him.
(2025-07-29). England's victory parade: How the Lionesses won the UEFA Euro 2025 title. aljazeera.com Chaos followed England from the beginning of Euro 2025, but like true Lionesses, they roared back every single time.
(2025-07-29). Lakers' Luka Doncic shows offseason fitness gains in Men's Health. aljazeera.com The Lakers All-Star guard discussed his summer body transformation with Men's Health Magazine before a new NBA season.
(2025-07-29). Video: Funerals held for victims of DRC Catholic church attack. aljazeera.com Families in the Democratic Republic of Congo have held funerals for 38 people killed in an attack.
(2025-07-29). Israeli settler kills West Bank activist involved in Oscar-winning film. aljazeera.com Odeh Hadalin, an activist, footballer and participant in Oscar-winning film No Other Land has been shot and killed.
(2025-07-29). Poland — At a crossroads of ideologies. aljazeera.com Poland is increasingly seen as the gateway between eastern and western Europe.
(2025-07-29). Are influencers a trustworthy source of news? aljazeera.com Today on The Stream: Are influencers a trustworthy alternative to traditional journalists?>
(2025-07-29). Hezbollah's views on the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea. uwidata.com The Center for National Strategy (USMER) has organized an international conference on the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea on July 18 and 19 in Istanbul, Türkiye. Today, we present the speech of Dr. Ali El-Hajj Hassan, Youth Officer of Hezbollah — Lebanon. By Dr. Ali El-Hajj Hassan, Youth Officer of Hezbollah — Lebanon. In …
(2025-07-29). Heavy rains leave 30 dead in China's capital Beijing as downpour continues. aljazeera.com Beijing is expected to see its heaviest rainfall on Tuesday, with up to 300mm (11.8 inches) forecast for some areas.
(2025-07-29). Israeli settler kills West Bank activist who worked on Oscar-winning film. aljazeera.com Palestinian Odeh Hadalin was from Masafer Yatta, a community whose resistance to settlers was featured in No Other Land.
(2025-07-29). How England's Lionesses won the UEFA Euro 2025 title. aljazeera.com Chaos followed England from the beginning of Euro 2025, but like true Lionesses, they roared back every single time.
(2025-07-29). Lakers' Luka Doncic shows offseason weight loss in Men's Health. aljazeera.com The Lakers All-Star guard discussed his summer body transformation with Men's Health Magazine before a new NBA season.
(2025-07-29). Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce. channelnewsasia.com The Thai Army said clashes were reported at multiple locations on Tuesday (Jul 29) morning after the two countries agreed to an unconditional ceasefire.
(2025-07-29). Commentary: Indonesia's bid to be a bigger fish in global waters. channelnewsasia.com Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived at the BRICS Summit in Brazil hoping to mark Jakarta's growing global stature. But the moment was upstaged by US President Donald Trump, says political analyst Johannes Nugroho.
(2025-07-29). Commentary: What the world got wrong about tariffs. channelnewsasia.com No economy rises or falls for just one reason, even a shock as big as Donald Trump's trade policy, says Ruchir Sharma for the Financial Times.
(2025-07-29). Fine dining restaurant Alma by Juan Amador to close in August, weeks after retaining its Michelin star. channelnewsasia.com Alma by Juan Amador's closure comes after it was noted that the number of restaurants winning one Michelin star at this year's Michelin Guide Singapore was lower than last year's.
(2025-07-29). Owner of popular kueh tutu store Tan's Tutu Coconut Cake has died at age 63. channelnewsasia.com It was announced on Tuesday (Jul 29) morning that Tan Bee Hua, the owner of Tan's Tutu Coconut Cake, had died.
(2025-07-29). Fine wine prices have fallen sharply: Here's what collectors are buying now. channelnewsasia.com Prices of Bordeaux and Burgundy have suffered but the keen- eyed can pick up some bargains.
(2025-07-29). As Singapore grows in popularity with Chinese students, universities roll out Mandarin-taught programmes. channelnewsasia.com Four autonomous universities — NTU, SMU, SUTD and SUSS — will launch new postgraduate programmes in Mandarin in the coming months.
(2025-07-29). She's not a designer — but this public servant leads the charge to put Singapore design on the world stage. channelnewsasia.com As executive director of DesignSingapore Council, Dawn Lim hopes to champion a broader definition of good design — one where beautiful things also work beautifully in everyday lived experiences.
(2025-07-29). AI: bubbling up. cadtm.org
(2025-07-29). A critical review of the critical reviews of the book 'Adults in the Room' by Yanis Varoufakis (Part 13). cadtm.org
(2025-07-29). IMF-WB: Time to shut them down? cadtm.org
(2025-07-29). A look in the rearview mirror: The vicious cycle of debt. cadtm.org
(2025-07-29). The task of solidarity implies a struggle for the complete cancellation of the Third World debt. cadtm.org
(2025-07-29). Japan: stagnation and confusion. cadtm.org
(2025-07-29). The Rafah Ghetto like the Warsaw Ghetto. cadtm.org
(2025-07-29). Panama's national strike, state repression and US imperial interests: An interview with union leader José Cambra. cadtm.org
(2025-07-29). Real and fake antidotes to Trump's latest tariffs, seen from South Africa. cadtm.org
(2025-07-29). The countdown has started: Trump gave Russia 10 days to cease fire. eadaily.com
(2025-07-29). Thirty years since the death of Ernest Mandel. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-07-29). "War supports reactionary, capitalist and fascist forces and destroys lives, hopes and nature" internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-07-29). Racist riots in Murcia. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-07-29). Qué trae la prensa cubana, martes 29 de julio de 2025. cubadebate.cu
(2025-07-29). Kenya: used for tourism and Big Tech's carbon credit projects, nature conservancies hide human rights abuses against Indigenous people. fidh.org
(2025-07-29). Georgia: End the arbitrary detention of human rights defender Zviad Tsetskhladze. fidh.org
(2025-07-29). France: In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court rejects the application of functional immunity in cases of international crimes. fidh.org
(2025-07-29). EU Council's key changes to sustainability laws would limit protections for human rights and the environment. fidh.org
(2025-07-29). The world's highest court makes it clear: Climate change is an existential human rights crisis. fidh.org
(2025-07-29). Afghanistan/Iran/Pakistan: Mass refoulement of Afghan refugees a systematic violation of human rights amid inaction by international agencies. fidh.org
(2025-07-29). Sualtı sporlarında geleceğin olimpik sporcuları Edirne'de yetiştirilecek. aa.com.tr
(2025-07-29). Yayƒ±ncƒ±lƒ±kta 'yerli ve milli' olmak neden à∂nemli? aa.com.tr
(2025-07-29). Former Umzimkhulu municipal manager arrested in Magaqa murder case. sanews.gov.za
(2025-07-29). China launches internet satellite group. ecns.cn
(2025-07-29). Heritage sign unveiled for Beijing Central Axis on World Heritage Listing Anniversary. ecns.cn
(2025-07-29). Cop, gunman among 5 killed in Manhattan shooting at building housing top firms. ptcnews.tv
(2025-07-29). Is ChatGPT making us stupid? |
(2025-07-29). Africa's innovations are overlooked because global measures don't fit: what needs to change. |
(2025-07-29). Australia is too often a leader in conspiracy thinking — from Port Arthur 'trutherism' to Christchurch. |
(2025-07-29). Columbia's $200M deal with Trump administration sets a precedent for other universities to bend to the government's will. |
(2025-07-29). Why government support for religion doesn't necessarily make people more religious. |
(2025-07-29). The 3 worst things you can say after a pet dies, and what to say instead. |
(2025-07-29). Should YouTube be included in Australia's social media ban for kids under 16? We asked 5 experts. |
(2025-07-29). China's greening steel industry signals an economic reality check for Australia. |
(2025-07-29). Great Lakes offshore wind could power the region and beyond. |
(2025-07-29). Summer long balls? A health expert explains why hot weather can be tough on testicles. |
(2025-07-29). 'AI veganism': Some people's issues with AI parallel vegans' concerns about diet. |
(2025-07-29). How conspiracy theories about COVID's origins are hampering our ability to prevent the next pandemic. |
(2025-07-29). It is becoming easier to create AI avatars of the deceased ‚àí here is why Buddhism would caution against it. |
(2025-07-29). Parents don't need to try harder — to ease parenting stress, forget self-reliance and look for ways to share the care. |
(2025-07-29). First malaria treatment for babies is a major step to ending the disease in Africa – biochemist. |
(2025-07-29). We used tiny sensors in backpacks to discover the extraordinary ways birds migrate to find water. |
(2025-07-29). With The Fantastic Four and Superman, superheroes are getting hopeful again — and showing strength through empathy. |
(2025-07-29). Summer has brought both hope and questions for Ukraine amid Donald Trump's posturing. |
(2025-07-29). When socialists win Democratic primaries: Will Zohran Mamdani be haunted by the Upton Sinclair effect? |
(2025-07-29). Ontario's forest management is falling short on key sustainability test. |
(2025-07-29). We tracked illegal fishing in marine protected areas — satellites and AI show most bans are respected, and could help enforce future ones. |
(2025-07-29). Two of the best stop smoking medications have been available in the UK since 2024 — so why is no one using them? |
(2025-07-29). Is that wildfire smoke plume hazardous? New satellite tech can map smoke plumes in 3D for better air quality alerts at neighborhood scale. |
(2025-07-29). How Disney classics help me teach real-world economics. |
(2025-07-29). Colorado's Marshall Fire survivors find healing and meaning through oral history project. |
(2025-07-29). Sanctioning ghosts: Why US plans to hit Russia with fresh economic penalties will have little effect. |
(2025-07-29). Deportation tactics from 4 US presidents have done little to reduce the undocumented immigrant population. |
(2025-07-29). Fears that falling birth rates in US could lead to population collapse are based on faulty assumptions. |
(2025-07-29). Four summer hotspots for germs — and why not washing your hands won't strengthen your immune system. |
(2025-07-29). The new childcare bill relies on something going wrong to keep kids 'safe'. Here's what else we should do. |
(2025-07-29). The beach wasn't always a vacation destination – for the ancient Greeks, it was a scary place. |
(2025-07-29). Unpacking Florida's immigration trends ‚àí demographers take a closer look at the legal and undocumented population. |
(2025-07-29). Neanderthals likely ate fermented meat with a side of maggots. |
(2025-07-29). Psychedelic drug DMT and near death experiences have long been linked — my study is the first to explore the connection in depth. |
(2025-07-29). School shootings leave lasting scars on local economies, research shows. |
(2025-07-29). 'Darkening' cities is as important for wildlife as greening them. |
(2025-07-29). How wind and solar power helps keep America's farms alive. |
(2025-07-29). Women's rights in the US are in real danger of going back to 1965 — so Jessie Murph's new song is no laughing matter. |
(2025-07-29). Due process: What it means in US law and its implications for migrant rights. |
(2025-07-29). Why dating can be tough for autistic people — and what may make it easier. |
(2025-07-29). Land reform in South Africa: how one community set up a successful game reserve. |
(2025-07-29). Light pollution is encroaching on observatories around the globe — making it harder for astronomers to study the cosmos. |
(2025-07-29). Trump's push for more deportations could boost demand for foreign farmworkers with 'guest worker' visas. |
(2025-07-29). AI can be responsibly integrated into classrooms by answering the 'why' and 'when'. |
(2025-07-29). Do you really need to read to learn? What neuroscience says about reading versus listening. |
(2025-07-29). Will UK's 10% discount get more people buying electric cars? The evidence doesn't look good. |
(2025-07-29). How bachata rose from Dominican Republic's brothels and shantytowns to become a global sensation. |
(2025-07-29). Historic climate change ruling from the International Court of Justice: what it means for Africa. |
(2025-07-29). Trump's Shortened Deadline For Putin Will Soon Reveal Which Of Them Miscalculated. thealtworld.com
(2025-07-29). America's Opinion Pages Overwhelmingly Supported Trump's Attack on Iran. scheerpost.com
(2025-07-29). Trump's Blatant Attacks on International Law Are Nothing New for the US. They're Bipartisan. scheerpost.com
(2025-07-29). Committee welcomes arrests in firearms trafficking syndicate. sanews.gov.za
(2025-07-29). West Bank town of Sinjil terrorized by settlers. electronicintifada.net
(2025-07-29). Independent Union Loses Bid to Represent Second Mexico GM Plant. labornotes.org
(2025-07-29). The humanitarian crisis facing 42,000 forcibly displaced Palestinians in the West Bank. mondoweiss.net
(2025-07-29). A Pro-Israel Nonprofit is Funneling News Content Through Bari Weiss's "Free Press" dropsitenews.com
(2025-07-29). Earth Overshoot Day Reaches Record for Earliest Date. ecowatch.com
(2025-07-29). Friday 8/1: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org
(2025-07-29). Qué trae la prensa cubana, martes 29 de julio de 2025. cubadebate.cu
(2025-07-29). SATIRE: Moment Of Silence Followed By Hot Dog Race. theonion.com
(2025-07-29). Agadez: The ancient Sahelian city forced to change amid trying times. aljazeera.com
(2025-07-29). Asia shares slip as investors remember the drag of tariffs. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-07-29). Global stock index falls, euro slides after US-EU trade deal. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-07-29). Samsung Electronics shares fall 1% after rallying on Tesla deal. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-07-29). Scale AI competitor Micro1 raising funds at $500 million valuation, sources say. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-07-29). Waymo to launch autonomous ride-hailing in Dallas next year. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-07-29). Thirty dead in Beijing following heavy rain. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-07-29). North Korea says Trump must accept new nuclear reality. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-07-29). Colombian Luis Suarez joins Sporting from Almeria. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-07-29). At least three victims shot in Manhattan skyscraper; suspect say police. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-07-29). Shooting outside casino in Reno, Nevada, leaves 3 victims dead, 2 critically wounded. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-07-28). EU Bowing to Trump Pressure by Agreeing to More Risky, Polluting Oil and Gas Imports. commondreams.org The EU and the U.S. have announced a new trade deal, ending months of a stand-off over tariffs. Under the new deal, the EU has given in to pressure from the Trump Administration to buy $750 billion worth of oil, gas and other energy products from the U.S. over the next three years in exchange for tariff relief.Laurie van der Burg, Oil Change International Global Public Finance Manager, said: "The EU has just fallen into another dangerous fossil fuel dependency trap. Spending $250 billion a year on U.S. energy purchases, mostly oil and gas, is not just a bad deal for energy security, affordability, the climate…
(2025-07-28). The World Is Watching and Waiting for a Strong Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution. commondreams.org Next week, governments from around the world will meet in Geneva for the final global plastic pollution treaty negotiations (INC-5.2). WWF calls on global governments to explore all available pathways to finally make good on the commitment made in March 2022 to forge a strong, legally binding global treaty that can put an end to the plastic pollution crisis. Otherwise, we risk leaving the negotiations with a weak treaty that will perpetuate this crisis for future generations.While previous efforts to finalize a global treaty on plastic pollution have stalled, a majority of ambitious countries continue to push…
(2025-07-28). New Report Highlights New Legal Protections for Critical Brazilian River Basin. commondreams.org In the wake of Brazil's Congress passing the "
(2025-07-28). Santa Marta Five Water Defenders to be tried again on July 29 in El Salvador. commondreams.org On January 11, 2023, the Salvadoran Attorney General charged five renowned water defenders from the community of Santa Marta and the Association for Social and Economic Development of El Salvador (ADES) with an alleged crime committed 35 years ago during that country's 12-year civil war.Soon after their detention, members of the Santa Marta community accompanied by environmental organizations denounced that these detentions were not intended to bring justice to victims of the war. Instead, the attorney general was pursuing spurious charges against ex-guerrilla combatants who had become prominent water defender…
(2025-07-28). Sierra Club Statement on the Trump Administration's Reckless Reorganization of USDA. commondreams.org