(2025-08-01). Israel Has Made Gaza a Hell on Earth. jacobin.com How much longer will we watch Israel starve children to death and massacre civilians?>
(2025-08-01). "Moral Injury" : Murdered in Gaza, Disappeared in America. counterpunch.org 
We're now exposed — often in real-time — to video of abducted mothers torn from their children, workers taken at their jobs, green card holders handcuffed when reporting to ICE appointments, in the USA — and to videos of people in Gaza shot, burned, or bombed, or herded, starving, from blasted place to blasted place by pitiless IDF operations in a not so hidden logic of extermination.
(2025-08-01). Video: Bristol police detain 11yo girl for protesting against genocide. skwawkbox.org 
Police state over-reach plumbs even greater depths as child targeted Police in Bristol detained an 11-year-old girl for protesting against Israel's genocide in Gaza yesterday: The victim was eventually released without charge but only after concerted protests from onlookers and family. The Starmer police state plumbs new depths with the targeting of children despite a …
(2025-08-01). Portugal will also recognize Palestinian state in September. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Prime Minister of Portugal, Luís Montenegro, said on Thursday that his country will be recognizing the state of Palestine in September. Portugal's decision follows same announcements made by Canada, France, the UK and other nations amid the deteriorating situation in Gaza and the famine that is surrounding Palestinians, which led to the death of over 100 people, including children. In a coordinated diplomatic move, 16 countries, including France, Canada, and Australia, issued a joint appeal on Wednesday urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and calling for international recognition of the State of Pale…
(2025-08-01). Israel is turning Gaza famine into a hasbara war. It make it less real. haaretz.com As Gazans starve, Israeli leaders and influencers are obsessing about a photo of a malnourished Palestinian child with an insufficient caption – desperately trying to explain away problems, but the world isn't listening. Their reaction to a long-awaited UN summit on the two-state solution was no better…
(2025-08-01). Welcome to Gaza: Palestinian children's voices reach UK stages. newarab.com 
A tapestry of plays written and performed by Palestinian schoolchildren is coming to theatre stages across the United Kingdom in August. | Responsible for this interweaving is director
(2025-08-01). Gaza child in hospital with Israeli bullet protruding from her skull. aljazeera.com
(2025-08-01). Israel's international isolation has begun. mondoweiss.net 
U.S. and global politics surrounding Israel are shifting rapidly as the world recoils in horror at Israel's starvation of Gaza. Here are several lessons the left should take note of.
(2025-08-01). U.S. and Europe play games with a Palestinian state while Israel starves Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
France, Great Britain, and Canada's recognition of a Palestinian state might matter someday. But, as usual, the Palestinians won't get any immediate help from Europe, much less from North America, in stopping the Gaza genocide now.
(2025-08-01). Stop Israel's imperialist-backed starvation of the Palestinians in Gaza! wsws.org Israel's genocide of the Palestinians, backed by the European and North American imperialist powers, is a crime against humanity comparable with the Nazis' "final solution" of European Jewry—the Holocaust.
(2025-08-01). NY doctor just back from Gaza: Starvation is widespread undeniable, despite Israeli PM claims. nationofchange.org Despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that there is "no starvation" in Gaza, a U.S. doctor who just returned from Gaza says the reality is undeniable.
(2025-08-01). Roaming Charges: Something's Gone Wrong Again. counterpunch.org 
This was the week the worms turned. Some of them, anyway: A super majority of Americans now oppose Israel's genocide in Gaza; Bari Weiss and Donald Trump admitted Palestinians are starving (if not that they are being starved or pointing the finger at who is starving them); France, the UK and Canada announced they are ready to endorse Palestinian statehood next month at the UN; a majority of Senate Democrats voted to halt (offensive) weapons shipments to Israel; Israel's two leading human rights groups, B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights, finally concluded that Israel is committing genocide; Zohran Mamdani i…
(2025-08-01). Trump envoy to visit Gaza aid sites as Israel accused of starvation policy. aljazeera.com US to assess 'dire situation' in Gaza as Human Rights Watch calls Israeli killings of people seeking aid a 'war crime'.
(2025-08-01). Gaza: Israeli Killings of Palestinians Seeking Food Are War Crimes. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Palestinians at a US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution site for humanitarian aid in the "Netzarim Corridor, "central Gaza Strip, May 29, 2025.‚ÄØ | © 2025 Ahmad Salem/Bloomberg via Getty Images | US-backed Israeli forces and private contractors have put in place a flawed, militarized aid distribution system that has turned aid distributions into regular bloodbaths.The dire humanitarian situation is a direct result of Israel's use of starvation of civilians as a weapon of war—a war crime—as well as Israel's continued intentional deprivati…
(2025-08-01). Palestinian protest against Gaza starvation at Egyptian embassy stirs controversy. haaretz.com Critics, particularly those from Egypt, accused the protest organizers of deflecting responsibility from Israel and placing undue blame on Cairo…
(2025-08-01). Israel under pressure as Palestine gains recognition. independent.co.ug 
French President Macron to recognise Palestine as momentum builds against Israel ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | French President Emmanuel Macron announced July 24 that France will recognise Palestine as a state, in a bold diplomatic move amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza. Israel denounced the decision. Macron said in a post …
(2025-08-01). Egypt's FM in US urges Gaza ceasefire and warns over Nile dam. newarab.com 
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty renewed Cairo's calls for a permanent ceasefire in war-torn and starved Gaza, while also warning that Egypt will take necessary measures to protect its water security amid an Abdelatty spoke from Washington, where he is on an official visit and A day earlier, he met Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who had previously made sh…
(2025-08-01). Israel kills dozens in Gaza as UN warns of deliberate starvation. newarab.com 
(2025-08-01). A list of all the experts saying Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. thecanary.co Genocide scholars, human rights groups, and ethical legal experts agree that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. Some reached that conclusion before the end of 2023. Others reached it in 2024. And some took until 2025 to use the word genocide. Below is a comprehensive list of those figures and organisations, […] | By
(2025-08-01). Tuesday 8/12: Webinar: Gaza Apocalypse. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/gaza-apocalypse…
(2025-08-01). Sunday 8/3: Pleasanton: Community Rally/Vigil for Gaza. indybay.org Delucchi Park | 4501 1st Street | Pleasanton, CA…
(2025-08-01). All the plans to rescue Gaza is that they're too little, too late. By design. Paul Larudee. globalresearch.ca The problem with all the plans to rescue Gaza is that they're too little, too late. By design. | There are plans for bigger flotillas of aid by sea, reduction of military aid to Israel, sabotage of Israeli interests abroad, military …
(2025-08-01). Report: Israel Tells Hamas It Will Start Annexing Parts of Gaza If It Doesn't Agree to Israel's Ceasefire Terms. globalresearch.ca Israeli officials have sent a message to Hamas that if the group doesn't accept the latest ceasefire proposal, Israel will begin annexing parts of Gaza, According to …
(2025-08-01). Ari Paul on Genocide in Gaza, Scout Katovich on Forced Institutionalization. fair.org 
(2025-08-01). Ben Gvir: "Germany back to supporting Nazis 80 years after the Holocaust" albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Radical Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir has ignited widespread outrage after accusing Germany of "returning to supporting the Nazis", a shocking statement prompted by Berlin's reported intent to recognize a Palestinian state as part of a two-state solution. Ben Gvir's inflammatory comment comes despite Germany being one of Israel's strongest backers after the United States, and a key supplier of military and diplomatic support during its ongoing war on Gaza."Eighty years after the Holocaust, Germany is once again siding with the Nazis," Ben Gvir claimed, in response to growing inte…
(2025-08-01). Netanyahu gambles on his last chance to prevent the collapse of his rule. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in danger of losing his weak government, so he has promised to slowly take over parts of the Gaza Strip if Hamas doesn't agree to end the fighting within days. The move comes as his minority government, which has only 50 seats now that ultra-Orthodox parties quit, faces growing problems within the country and pressure from other countries.Haaretz says the takeover plan seems to be less about security and more about making friends with far-right groups. In particular, it seems to be an attempt to make Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich happy, since his Religio…
(2025-08-01). 'A death journey': Palestinians describe GHF aid site turmoil in Gaza. aljazeera.com Palestinians tell Al Jazeera they witness 'shooting, killing, death' by soldiers at GHF distribution sites in Gaza.
(2025-08-01). These Palestinians survived a visit to the GHF's deadly aid sites. aljazeera.com Palestinians take Al Jazeera on journey showing how hard it is to get food at Gaza's aid distribution hubs.
(2025-08-01). Arab States Call on Hamas To 'Disarm,' Give up Governance in Gaza. orinocotribune.com
(2025-08-01). Detainment Of Chris Smalls: White Supremacy At The Core Of Zionism. popularresistance.org The Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) unequivocally denounces the brutal assault and abduction of Amazon Labor Union co-founder Chris Smalls, who was detained by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Though he is now released, the exceptionally heinous treatment of Smalls by the Zionist state forces demonstrates the historical neurotic fear of any interconnection between Black / African resistance to white supremacy and resistance to capitalist exploitation. | As part of the 21-member international collective aboard the aid ship Handala, a flotilla that was headed to Gaza to protest and break the blockade on the Palestin…
(2025-08-01). Is a State the Reward for Genocide? counterpunch.org 
Most Israelis are too focused on the atrocities that Hamas committed on October 7 to acknowledge, much less denounce, the atrocities their government is committing on an ongoing basis in Gaza. The Israeli public is desperate to save the 20 or so remaining Israeli hostages that are being hidden somewhere in that besieged strip. Israelis
(2025-08-01). How MTG became MAGA's moral compass on Gaza. responsiblestatecraft.org This week, Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor-Greene
(2025-08-01). Bloodshed at GHF-run Gaza aid sites 'a great sin', says former top UN official. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A former senior UN aid official has condemned the bloodshed at the notorious US and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's aid food depots, describing the distribition system as having turned into a "catastrophe". The number of aid seekers killed continues to climb daily beyond 1000. Martin Griffiths, director of Mediation Group International and…
(2025-08-01). HRW: Israel committing war crimes at US-backed Gaza aid sites. newarab.com 
(2025-08-01). Gazans denounce Witkoff visit to aid sites as 'propaganda stunt'. newarab.com 
Palestinian community, tribal and civil society In a press conference held on Friday in western Gaza City, representatives of Gaza's clans and civic organisations urged Witkoff to visit displacement cam…
(2025-08-01). UK: Brian Eno to host 'Together for Palestine' concert in London. newarab.com 
British musician and producer Brian Eno will host a major benefit concert for Gaza at London's Wembley Arena on 17 September. | The event, titled 'Together for Palestine', aims to raise humanitarian funds and encourage artists to speak out against Israel's ongoing siege and bombardment of the Gaza Strip. | Eno will serve as executive producer alongside Khaled Ziada, Khalid Abdalla and Tracey Seaward. Describing the concert as "a night of music, reflection and hope", Eno said on Instagram that the goal is to offer solidarity with Palestinians and to help break the silence around the crisis.
(2025-08-01). Trump envoy to inspect Gaza aid amid Israeli massacre. newarab.com 
(2025-08-01). Amid chaos on the ground in Gaza, IDF struggles with Israeli calls for annexation. haaretz.com Anything the Israeli military proposes at this time is nothing more than rearranging chair on the deck of the sinking Titanic ‚ñ As far as the extreme right is concerned, annexing the Strip is not a threat against Hamas — it's the goal…
(2025-08-01). Karoline Leavitt Demands Nobel For Trump As World Rolls Eyes, Then Makes Stunning Gaza Announcement. hindustantimes.com White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt again on July 31 called for Donald Trump to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Speaking during a press briefing, Leavitt echoed conservative opinion pieces and emphasised recent endorsements. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also endorsed Trump for the award. The repeated push comes as Trump's handling of international crises, from Iran to his proposal for postwar Gaza, remains highly controversial and divisive. Watch for details.
(2025-08-01). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC president calls for urgent collective action by states to end abhorrent suffering in Gaza. icrc.org The following is a statement attributable to ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric on the humanitarian situation in Gaza…
(2025-08-01). Citing frustrations with EU, Slovenia imposes arms embargo on Israel over Gaza war. haaretz.com Move comes after several Western nations declared – some for the first time – that they plan to recognize a Palestinian state…
(2025-08-01). exhausted and burning Inside northern flattened Beit Hanoun with Israeli soldiers. haaretz.com An IDF commander said his troops killed 201 militants in 73 days, as of Wednesday, but soldiers and officers doubt the number. One told Haaretz the IDF mainly targets suspects via drones and only afterward troops try to verify the identities of the dead…
(2025-08-01). Boycotting genocide: Italy's civil society stands with Palestine. newarab.com 
While Israel's massacres in Gaza and the West Bank continue, solidarity for Palestinians around the world is growing. | This is true even in countries like Italy, where the government maintains critical support for Tel Aviv. Yet, over recent months, unprecedented actions at the local level have begun to shake the "status quo." | On 24 June, Coop Alleanza 3.0 — Italy's
(2025-08-01). 92 US lawmakers demand probe into Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. newarab.com 
A group of 92 Democratic members of the US House of Representatives has called on the State Department to investigate the US and Israel-backed Gaza In a letter addressed to Secretary of State
(2025-08-01). Ben-Gvir accuses Germany of 'returning to Nazism' over Palestine. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister The visit, initiated by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, is seen as part of a diplomatic push to dissuade Germany from joining a growing list of countries that have pledged to recognise Palestinian statehood. | The meeting comes as Germany signals frustration with Israel's stance on Gaza an…
(2025-08-01). Gulf activists launch humanitarian vessel to break Gaza blockade. newarab.com 
A group of Gulf-based human rights advocates and civil society organisers has announced the launch of the ' Speaking to The New Arab's Arabic edition, Gulf organiser Mohammed Al-Hayki said the vessel would be "one of dozens, if not hundreds, of ships" aiming to breach the 18-year blockade and respond to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. | "This is a civil, peaceful response to an ongoing humanitarian crisis. We're young…
(2025-08-01). Sweden calls on EU to suspend trade pact with Israel: PM. newarab.com 
"The situation in Gaza is absolutely appalling, and Israel is failing to fulfil its most basic obligations and agreements on emergency aid," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said in a post to X. | "Sweden therefore demands that the EU freeze the trade section of the association agreement as soon as possible," Kristersson said, calling on the Isra…
(2025-08-01). Trump's envoy arrives in Israel as Gaza criticism mounts. newarab.com 
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theguardian.com (2025-08-01). Trump orders firing of jobs report official as weak hiring growth and tariffs spark US market slump – liveDonald Trump has said he's ordered the firing of Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, hours after data showed US employment growth was weaker than expected for the last few months. | | US stocks slumped on Friday, with the S&P on track for its biggest daily percentage decline in more than three months as Donald Trump unveiled new import tariffs on dozens of trading partners and a surprisingly weak jobs report spurred selling pressure.
independent.co.uk (2025-07-31). Tsunami warnings lifted for most of South America after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded: Live updatesSeveral people were injured during the earthquake, but none seriously and no major damage was reported. However, one woman died in Japan after her car fell off the cliff while evacuating to higher ground.
apnews.com (2025-07-31). Dozens killed while seeking food in Gaza as US envoy heads to IsraelAt least 48 Palestinians were killed and dozens were wounded Wednesday while waiting for food at a crossing in the Gaza Strip, according to a hospital that received the casualties. The latest violence around aid distribution came as the U.S. Mideast envoy was heading to Israel for talks.
(2025-08-01). Canada to recognise Palestinian state next month. dawn.com 
GAZA: Palestinians rush towards aid packages being airdropped over the besieged enclave.—Reuters | • Portugal to also weigh recognition
| • Trump's envoy meets Netanyahu, will head to Gaza today
| • US imposes sanctions on Palestinian Authority, PLO officials | OTTAWA: Canada plans to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday, a major policy shift that drew an angry response from US President Donald Trump and was rejected by Israel. | Meanwhile, Portugal will als…
theguardian.com (2025-08-01). Trump orders firing of jobs report official as weak hiring growth and tariffs spark US market slump – liveDonald Trump has said he's ordered the firing of Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, hours after data showed US employment growth was weaker than expected for the last few months. | | US stocks slumped on Friday, with the S&P on track for its biggest daily percentage decline in more than three months as Donald Trump unveiled new import tariffs on dozens of trading partners and a surprisingly weak jobs report spurred selling pressure.
(2025-08-01). Sara Nelson, President of the Association of Flight Attendants, Supports Chris Smalls. wibailoutpeople.org 
"If this is how the IDF treats American citizens traveling with media attention, it brings even more credibility to the reports of their abuses of Palestinian civilians. I stand in solidarity w/ my brother Chris, the civilians in Gaza and all working towards peace and dignity for all. End this horror." — Sara Nelson of …
(2025-08-01). Protest at Genocide Enabler BCG. indybay.org Noisy protest counters BCG's (Boston Consulting Group) pr and calls out Netanyahu's former employer as complicit in genocide. See their pledge to "make the world a better place."
(2025-08-01). Tariff Trade War Against Brazil, Bolsonaro, Lula, Palestine & the Working Class. indybay.org The fascist Trump government has declared tariff trade war on Brazil demanding that charges against Bolsonaro for organizing an insurrection and the assassination of Lula and other people be dropped. Sà£o Paulo transit worker and a member of Conlutas Fabio Bosco reports on this and also the struggle against the genocide in Palestine and BRICS…
(2025-08-01). Talk World Radio: Norman Solomon on the State of the Genocide. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio we welcome back RootsAction Co-Founder / National Director Norman Solomon, who founded the Institute for Public Accuracy in 1997 and is its executive director. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-08-01). The global economic benefit from the genocide of Palestinians. peoplesdispatch.org On June 16, 2025, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories Occupied Since 1967, Francesca Albanese,
(2025-08-01). No To Fascist Austerity! No Pride In Genocide! popularresistance.org Over 1,500 demonstrators rallied outside Boston City Hall on July 23 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A coalition of Massachusetts disability rights organizations and labor unions, including Boston Center for Independent Living, Dignity Alliance Massachusetts and Service Employees International Union 1199, along with dozens of others sponsored the commemoration. | Decades of protests, sit-ins and shutdowns by disabled activists and their allies forced Congress to pass the ADA in 1990.
(2025-08-01). UCLA agrees to $6 million settlement with Zionist plaintiffs as repression intensifies against pro-Palestinian students. wsws.org In line with Columbia and other universities, UCLA has capitulated to Trump's fascistic demands to crush anti-genocide protests.
(2025-08-01). Is a state the 'reward' for genocide? nationofchange.org Voices around the world are saying: it's now or never for a Palestinian state.
(2025-08-01). Building Power for Palestine and for a New World Order. counterpunch.org 
A coalition of cross-regional states met in Bogotá, Colombia in mid-July to discuss measures to disrupt Israel's genocide of Palestinians. The subsequent commitments by some of those governments to end all material support to Israel and to uphold international law is an important development not just to end the genocide, but to counter the relentless miltarism and profiteering of Western states. People power is the strength behind these commitments, and is what will lead to their implementation.
(2025-08-01). Action Required Now: Stop World War III and The Second Nazi Holocaust. indybay.org Racism, Genocide, Hatred, Profit and the first stage of Nuclear War…
(2025-08-01). UN report shows Islamic State and Al Qaeda exploiting post-Assad chaos in Syria. longwarjournal.org On July 29, the United Nations Security Council Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team released its latest report detailing terrorist group activities around the world. The section on Syria discussed the most recent developments related to the resurgence of the Islamic State and Al Qaeda, in addition to the difficulties of integrating various groups into the country's military.
(2025-08-01). TikTok appoints ex-IDF solider as its 'hate speech manager'. thecanary.co TikTok has appointed a former soldier in the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) as its Hate Speech Policy Manager. TikTok: employing Zionists to oversee hate speech Erica Mindel, a 'proud Zionist' is a former instructor in the Israeli army's Armoured Corps, in which she spent two and a half years. From 2022 to 2025 she was […] | By
(2025-08-01). It turns out Reform voters prefer Corbyn to Starmer in almost every way. thecanary.co People who are currently planning to vote for Reform opt for Jeremy Corbyn over Keir Starmer in almost every category. A better way to defeat Reform Merlin Strategy polling seen by Novara Media shows that 67% of voters for Nigel Farage's party believe that Corbyn is "for working people", compared to 33% who think that […] | By
(2025-08-01). Labour is being dragged to court to force it to nationalise Thames Water. thecanary.co River Action has begun a legal challenge against environmental secretary Steve Reed. Lawyers for the charity argue that Thames Water has met the conditions for Special Administration for years now and that Reed has failed in his legal obligation to publish his policy on the matter. Pressing ahead with the Special Administration Regime (SAR) would […] | By
(2025-08-01). Ukraine reports new Russian glide bomb. longwarjournal.org Russia has employed a new guided glide bomb in Ukraine that appears to be a more powerful derivative of a similar munition introduced last year. The latest weapon is part of Russian efforts to develop a growing variety of cheap standoff munitions.
(2025-08-01). 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 Friday 1 August 2025 Aries ‚ôà Mars conjunct Uranus in your horoscope is rattling your cage — and you're ready to charge. But today, resist the solo uprising. Rage is […] | By
(2025-08-01). Wednesday 8/6: Virtual Sudan Teach-In. indybay.org Zoom | KafiaHaile.com/Teach-In…
(2025-08-01). Wednesday 8/27: Palestine & The African American Experience. indybay.org Zoom | KafiaHaile.com/Teach-In…
(2025-08-01). Anti-War Short Film Festival in Turkey Call for Films. indybay.org Call for films for International Anti-War Film Festival In Turkey…
(2025-08-01). Saturday 8/9: Fundraiser for Palestinian Women Workers and Liberation. indybay.org 350 Rhode Island St. #100, San Francisco 94103…
(2025-08-01). Lawsuit Launched to Protect Whales in California From Ship Strikes. indybay.org OAKLAND, Calif., July 30, 2025 — The Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of the Earth sent a notice today of their intent to sue the National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Coast Guard for failing to consult on how California shipping lane designations contribute to whale and sea turtle vessel strikes.
(2025-08-01). The attack comes from the right – the defense from below. indybay.org When the rights of refugees are attacked, it affects us all. When labor rights are dismantled, it hits the invisible first, such as people without work permits — but never only them. Our struggles are not separate. They are connected — or they will be lost. It is our task to make this commonality visible and to organize it: against the authoritarian restructuring from above.
(2025-08-01). Friday 8/1: Planning supper for MeglaDon, a terpsichorean performance art meets devour of MAGA show. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | SF…
(2025-08-01). Reparations and the 175th Anniversary of the birth of California. indybay.org 175th Anniversary of the State of California opens a path to reconsider California Juneteenth law toward alignment with our Title 5 US Juneteenth Federal Law celebrating the close of our US Civil War and path to end chattel slavery in America/…
(2025-08-01). Wednesday 8/6: Close Guantánamo & Dismantle the Inhumane Deportation Machine NOW! indybay.org Mission Street @ 22nd Street San Francisco, CA…
(2025-08-01). Saturday 8/2: Hikers for Palestine: Walk in Solidarity, Walk for Water. indybay.org Berkeley Marina. Meeting at the Seabreeze Parking lot, 598 University Ave…
(2025-08-01). Tuesday 8/5: Webinar: Anti-Zionism means Abolition. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/AZAbolition…
(2025-08-01). Saturday 8/23: Luna Dance & Creativity Open House. indybay.org 931 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley…
(2025-08-01). Repeat Lesson for Wells Fargo Delivered by Activists. indybay.org Slow learner gets repeated demand to stop war crime complicity and fulfill environmental responsibility as Stop Billionaires Summer protests continues.
(2025-08-01). The War on UC Workers & Union Busting Attack on NUHW Oakland Hospital Workers. indybay.org The University of California management and regents are engaged in a frontal union busting attack on the NUHW and other workers at the Oakland Children's Hospitals. They are telling workers they have no right to their own union representation but must join other unions that they don't want. They have imposed massive pay cuts on these workers by ending their paid healthcare benefits and other conditions flagrantly violating their union contracts. Governor Newsom and the Democrats in the legislature have been completely quite about this union busting attack and Newom who is an ex-officio has supporting million…
(2025-08-01). Healthcare Not Prisons! On 60th Anniversary of Medicare, Rally at Alcatraz Tours Against Prison. indybay.org On the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Medicare, a press conference was held at Alcatraz Tours on Pier 33 to oppose the building of a new prison on Alcatraz and for the implementation of national single payer so all people in the United States can get heatlhcare. Speakers from unions and community groups spoke out against Trump's ICE raids and privatization of the prison industry to make more profits.
(2025-08-01). Trump's evil myrmidon Emil Bove is a major threat to the Constitution. indybay.org Convicted Felon President Trump's Emil Bove Has A Face So Evil That Is The Type That Only A Mother Can Love.
(2025-08-01). Turn on the War-makers: Fight for Peace and Social Needs. indybay.org is past time for the people to take matters into their own hands through mass mobilizations and strikes to demand peace and social needs, not war and inequality.
(2025-08-01). "Wells Fracko Bank" Called Upon to Divest from Fossil Fuels. indybay.org Calling Wells Fargo & Company Bank "Wells Fracko," the group "Stop Billionaires Summer" picketed their global headquarters building for a second time this month as part of its eight-week campaign of mass action, disruption and information leafleting by calling attention to the bank's role in "climate collapse, fueling Fascism and throwing our futures into the fire." Organizers also accused the bank of ensuring that "billionaires protect their profits and power" and for allowing the ultra-wealthy elites "to fuel the crises we're living in."
(2025-08-01). Brasil: Entrevista a Joà£o Pedro Stédile (MST) Julio 2025. indybay.org Brasil: Entrevista a Joà£o Pedro Stédile (MST) Julio 2025 | "El capitalismo destruye la naturaleza, nuestra lucha es global"
(2025-08-01). "The shareholder has become a common good" indybay.org Western societies are divided, authoritarianism is on the rise, social inequality is increasing, and trust in political institutions has dwindled… | The 1968 movement was not least a reaction to fascism, colonialism, and racism, and against this backdrop it sought alternatives.
(2025-08-01). Minister Anand Responds to Our Report, Continues to Deceive the Canadian Public. worldbeyondwar.org Minister Anand's statement today in response to the report we released on Tuesday continues a pattern of deception. This statement does not deny that Canada continues to ship arms to Israel, but instead tries to muddy the waters. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-08-01). How the Military Industrial Complex Chose What Killed the Dinosaurs. worldbeyondwar.org 
The war machine had done its part to decide what people would think about the fifth mass extinction, and used that belief to advance the sixth. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-08-01). Latest Trump Moves on China Are Not Concessions. fpif.org A
(2025-08-01). Interview with Professor Glenn Diesen: Europe is doomed, Regime change in Kiev. gilbertdoctorow.com This 47 minute discussion with Professor Diesen was concentrated on the two interrelated issues in the headline. Europe is doomed because 25 of the 27 heads of government of the European Member States presently have no interest in the prosperity and wellbeing of their citizens and are interested only in holding on to power, for …
(2025-08-01). Congressional Bill Designed to Destabilize South Africa. Abayomi Azikiwe. globalresearch.ca A renewed legislative effort by the United States House of Representatives seeking to sanction the Republic of South Africa has received a boost from the Foreign Relations Committee which voted to forward the measure to the full body for further …
(2025-08-01). Israel Has Destroyed Palestine and Syria and Set Its Sights on Cyprus. globalresearch.ca The AKP's neo-Ottomanist "Magnificent" Syria policy has brought Turkey to the brink of war with Israel. Ironically, every action taken has served Israel's interests. | The overthrow of Assad by terrorists brought from all over the world, the installation of Al-Sharah…
(2025-08-01). Selected Articles: The Zionist Occupation of Cyprus? Israelis Buying Land in Record Numbers Rings Alarm Bells for Locals. globalresearch.ca 
By Israelis have been buying land in Cyprus, and the locals are concerned. Why should they be …
(2025-08-01). The European Troika's Empty Threat to Reimpose Sanctions on Iran. globalresearch.ca On July 25, 2025, a meeting was held in Istanbul between representatives of Iran and the European Troika (the UK, France, and Germany), members of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). In that meeting, the Troika demanded commitments from …
(2025-08-01). Tulsi Gabbard's Report on Obama's "Treasonous Conspiracy" to Undermine the First Trump Presidency. Paul Dragu. globalresearch.ca In the summer of 2016, months before the public was hit with a barrage of headlines about Donald Trump's supposed electoral collusion with the Russians, American intelligence agencies had already learned of a plan by Hillary Clinton to plant that …
(2025-08-01). Canadian Government Begins Testing Inhaled COVID mRNA 'AeroVax'. "An Atomized Spray that is Inhaled" globalresearch.ca The Canadian government has begun ramping up testing for a chilling new Covid mRNA "AeroVax" that seeks to overcome "vaccine hesitancy" by using aerosols to "vaccinate" the general public. | Unlike traditional "vaccines" that are deployed using injections, the new …
(2025-08-01). CJPME Cautiously Welcomes Canada's Recognition of Palestinian State, Raises Serious Concerns. globalresearch.ca Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) cautiously welcomes Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement that Canada will recognize a Palestinian state. However, CJPME expresses deep concern over the conditional nature of the statement and the domestic context …
(2025-08-01). Don Freeman, 1939-2025, Veteran Cleveland-based Activist Leaves a Profound Political Legacy. globalresearch.ca During the 1960s, the city of Cleveland, Ohio was at the center of several political trends emerging within the African American community nationwide.
(2025-08-01). The New Gulag: Mental Health Detentions and the Criminalization of Dissent. globalresearch.ca The government's war on homelessness—much like its war on terrorism, its war on drugs, its war on illegal immigration, and its war on COVID-19—is yet another Trojan Horse. | First, President Trump issues an
(2025-08-01). Russia Responds with Hypersonics to Trump's '10 Days' Threat Theatrics. America's Insatiable Hunger for Neocolonies Worldwide. Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca As American President Donald Trump continues to live in a fantasy land of "tariffs that can defeat Russia", the latter is sending a very clear message — multiple hypersonic strikes obliterating the NATO-backed Ukraine Neo-Nazi junta forces. Namely,
(2025-08-01). Hypocrisy Thy Name Is Trump. His Cult of Personality Grows Even as His Popularly Declines. Philip Giraldi. globalresearch.ca In some ways it is refreshing to have a president who is so profoundly ignorant that one's expectations regarding what good policies might actually come out of the federal government are really, really low. It took Donald Trump six months …
(2025-08-01). Video: Essays on the New World Order: James Corbett and Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca In another program with our friends from We primarily focused on his new book, titled "
(2025-08-01). Switzerland: 730 Years of an Independent Sovereign Nation — Really? globalresearch.ca [First published on August 3, 2021, minor edits] | The legend has it that Switzerland Today is celebrating on 1 August 2025 her 734th Anniversary. That's the legend about the creation of an independent, neutral and sovereign nation. It's a …
(2025-08-01). Bold Ideas for a New Progressive Majority. ips-dc.org 
(2025-08-01). Help Bring Lorenzo and JoNina Ervin to California for Speaking Tour! itsgoingdown.org 
Announcement for crowd-funding campaign to help support west coast speaking tour for Lorenzo and JoNina Ervin. Donate and view here. "Where there is repression, there is resistance…period." — Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin "You still have to get out in the streets and do it." — JoNina Abron-Ervin It's no secret our communities and the movements to…
(2025-08-01). The Politics of Music Tourism: How Morocco's Branding of Gnaoua Music Reinforces Cultural Inequality. moderndiplomacy.eu "Gnaoua Festival Essaouria: World music, fusion, and living culture. Join us from June 19 to 21, 2025, for a unique edition in Essaouira." This is the promotional slogan of Morocco's internationally recognized music festival. For more than two decades, the Gnaoua and World Music Festival has drawn attention from artists as well as audiences globally. …
(2025-08-01). Weekend Eats: A New CDMX-Inspired Wine and Espresso Bar Opens In Chinatown. lataco.com While John Legend's wines are rallying on top of one of L.A.'s best rooftops and a former Dodger opens up a pizzeria on Sawtelle.
(2025-08-01). US threatens Colombia with aid cut for not aligning with its interests. infobrics.org US aid cut could also be an opportunity to diversify Colombia's sources of cooperation.
(2025-08-01). Ukrainian MP compares conscript soldiers to slaves. infobrics.org According to him, Ukraine is not achieving its goals with compulsory conscription.
(2025-08-01). Trump's economic warfare targets virtually entire BRICS. infobrics.org The US-led political West is a threat to every remotely sovereign nation on the planet. No matter how many concessions a country makes, it'll never be enough, as the most aggressive power pole in human history wants nothing but blind obedience. According to Washington DC's geopolitical logic, if this means that countries (or entire groups of countries, as evidenced by the EU/NATO) need to sacrifice their most basic national interests to satisfy the US, then "so be it".
(2025-08-01). BRICS a Key Platform for Global South Cooperation, Inclusive Governance – Ethiopian Scholar. infobrics.org "BRICS stands as a symbol of unity, equality and shared progress, empowering nations seeking a stronger voice in global governance," an Ethiopian scholar said…
(2025-08-01). Largest China-Russia Land Port Reinvents Itself as Industrial Hub. infobrics.org As China's largest land port, Manzhouli is expanding beyond its traditional role as a "transit station." By promoting local processing of grain, oil and timber, the city is steadily evolving into a regional industrial hub…
(2025-08-01). End of an Era? World Moves Beyond the Dollar. infobrics.org More than 90 countries have initiated a historic break with the US dollar in their international trade…
(2025-08-01). Mogadishu Is Not in Tatters, It's in Transformation. moderndiplomacy.eu By any serious measure, Mogadishu today is more stable, more vibrant, and more hopeful than it has been in decades. So when The Economist recently published a nameless and cowardly article claiming Somalia's state-building is "in tatters" and predicting that Mogadishu may fall to al-Shabab, it became clear that the magazine has abandoned responsible journalism …
(2025-08-01). Can protecting nature be nonpartisan? grist.org 
(2025-08-01). The Palestine Distraction: Why Pakistan's Kashmir Obsession Serves Israel. moderndiplomacy.eu There is a well-worn rhetorical device deployed from Islamabad to Istanbul, echoed with minor variations across various Muslim-majority capitals: Kashmir is the Palestine of South Asia. But what appears on the surface as a passionate defense of Muslim dignity is in fact a geopolitical sleight of hand — one that has shielded some of the …
(2025-08-01). DAILY MEMO: State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies are Opposing California State Bills Aimed at Unmasking and Identifying Federal Agents. lataco.com Memo Torres speaks with California state assembly members Sade Elhawary and Mark Gonzalez about the two bills currently in debate at the state level intended to unmask and identify federal agents, the 'No Vigilantes Act' and the 'No Secret Police Act.' We were surprised to hear that there is opposition coming from state and local police agencies. The assembly members break down how and why.
(2025-08-01). Texas lawmakers grill Kerr County officials as flood recovery plods on. grist.org On Thursday, for the first time since flash floods along the Guadalupe River killed at least 138 people and left thousands of homes and buildings in ruins, Texas lawmakers questioned local emergency and disaster preparedness officials in Kerr County, the epicenter of the disaster. Unlike some of its neighbors, the county had not installed emergency sirens, and Kerr County's emergency management coo…
(2025-08-01). 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.
(2025-08-01). 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.
(2025-08-01). 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.
(2025-08-01). 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.
(2025-08-01). 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.
(2025-08-01). 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.
(2025-08-01). 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?
(2025-08-01). Texas Loves Freedom So Why Can't You Gamble There? moderndiplomacy.eu Texas built its identity on independence, personal liberty, and resistance to government overreach. Yet when it comes to gambling, the state draws a hard line. Casinos, poker rooms, and even most forms of sports betting remain illegal within Texas borders, despite growing demand and billions of dollars flowing elsewhere. That's why many residents now turn …
(2025-08-01). Interstellar: Freedom of Exploration vs. Common Heritage of Mankind on Space Resources. moderndiplomacy.eu Space exploration has now developed into an area of global economic growth, with the involvement of superpower states and various private companies. The rapid advancement of space technology over the past decade has enabled non-state actors, including private companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic, to take on central roles in satellite launches, …
(2025-08-01). U.S. Tech Titans Can Win the AI Race with Smart Stakes Global Stacks. moderndiplomacy.eu In 2017, as India's digital market cooled from its startup frenzy, Chinese internet giants like Tencent, Alibaba, and Baidu saw opportunity where others saw risk. As detailed in a Founding Fuel article, "2017: The year of the Chinese internet bounty hunters," these firms deployed strategic minority stakes, cultural savvy, and ecosystem-building to outmaneuver Western competitors …
(2025-08-01). Donald Trump's $TRUMP Meme Coin Black-Tie Dinner Sparks Ethics Debate. moguldom.com Donald Trump's exclusive black-tie dinner for top investors in his personal $TRUMP meme coin has sparked a firestorm of ethical and legal concerns in Washington. The May 22, 2025, event at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, attracted 220 wealthy cryptocurrency enthusiasts from around the globe, raising serious questions about the intersection of presidential …
(2025-08-01). Colombia's former President Alvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest. colombiareports.com Colombia's former President Alvaro Uribe was sentenced to 12 years in prison for using fraud and bribery to try to frustrate investigations into his family's alleged ties to paramilitary groups. Judge Sandra Liliana Heredia, who declared Uribe guilty of fraud and bribery on Monday, sentenced the former president to 144 months in prison, according to …
(2025-08-01). President and opposition clash over Colombia's 2026 budget bill. colombiareports.com Colombia's leftist President Gustavo Petro and the far-right of the opposition clashed over the government's 2026 referendum bill and a tax reform that seeks to increase revenue. The 2026 budget bill would allow the government to increase spending to $133 billion (COP557 trillion). In order to finance this, the government also proposed a finance bill, …
(2025-08-01). Can BYD Turn Cambodia into the "Next Thailand" ? unitedworldint.com It will require political vision, institutional reform, and sustained investment in human capital. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer For decades, Thailand has been Southeast Asia's automotive powerhouse, earning the title of the "Detroit of Asia." Thailand boasts a robust manufacturing base, world-class logistics centers, and stable policy backing, which have attracted investments from top carmakers and …
(2025-08-01). The Strategic Importance of Iran and the Black Sea Region: A Vision for Economic Multilateralism, Connectivity, and Regional Development. unitedworldint.com Speech of the Consul General of Iran in Istanbul. 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 Aboulghasem Tahmasebi Shahrbabek, general consul of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Istanbul, …
(2025-08-01). Uganda Cranes Faces Publicity Crisis as CHAN 2025 Kicks Off. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda national football team, the Cranes, is gearing up for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which begins tomorrow, August 2, 2025. However, as the team prepares for its opening match against Algeria on August 4, a lack of publicity due to bureaucratic delays in releasing government funds threatens to rob them of their …
(2025-08-01). Breaking: Kabuleta Suspended as NEED Party President. plusnews.ug 
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) Party has suspended its President, Joseph Kizza Kabuleta, from his positions as National Chairperson and Party President for 90 days, effective immediately. The decision, announced in a press release dated August 1, 2025, cites multiple breaches of party protocols and procedures. The suspension …
(2025-08-01). The Special Tribunal for Ukraine: A Flawed Pursuit of Justice. plusnews.ug 
The proposed Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, championed by the United States and its European allies, is being framed as a landmark effort to hold Russian officials accountable for their role in the ongoing conflict. Yet, this initiative reeks of selective justice, double standards, and a troubling politicization of international law …
(2025-08-01). Museveni Returns Home After Inspiring Regional Unity Talk in Kenya. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Museveni returned to Uganda yesterday after delivering a high-level opportunity lecture to senior officers attending Course No. 28 (2025-2026) at the National Defence College (NDC) in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya. The address, which focused on the historical and ideological foundations of Uganda's National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the broader vision for African unity and …
(2025-08-01). Kenya and Uganda Sign Eight MoUs to Boost Bilateral Ties and Economic Growth. plusnews.ug 
Kenya and Uganda have signed eight Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen bilateral cooperation and drive economic development, building on 17 existing agreements. The agreements were signed during Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's official visit to Kenya, with both leaders expressing commitment to fostering people-to-people ties and regional integration. Speaking at State House Nairobi on Wednesday, …
(2025-08-01). Uganda Among Most Affected by Hunger, FAO Reports. plusnews.ug 
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has revealed that an estimated 673 million people faced hunger globally in 2024, with Uganda listed among the most affected countries. The findings are contained in the 2025 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report, launched on Monday during the Second UN …
(2025-08-01). Uganda Gears Up for LPG Exploitation with UNOC-Vivo Energy Deal. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and Vivo Energy Uganda (VEU) have signed a partnership agreement to kickstart preparations for the commercial exploitation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Uganda, ahead of the country's anticipated upstream oil production set to begin by mid-next year. The Early Project Activities Agreement (EPAA) was signed on Tuesday at …
(2025-08-01). Outpouring of Grief for Ambassador Angualia, Killed in Motor Accident. plusnews.ug 
Heartfelt tributes are pouring in from across West Nile and beyond following the death of Laus Angualia Richard, Uganda's former Ambassador to Egypt and the Middle East. Angualia, aged 52, died instantly on Tuesday at around 4: 00 pm after a head-on collision involving two motorcycles along Rhino Camp Road, near Abi Zonal Agricultural Research Institute, …
(2025-08-01). Security Holds Joint CHAN Preparatory Meeting. plusnews.ug 
With only two days left to the official opening of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), security agencies have held a joint preparatory meeting. CHAN, which will be hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, officially kicks off on Saturday with the first match being Tanzania versus Burkina Faso. Uganda will host the first CHAN match between …
(2025-08-01). Financial Industry Calls for Incentives to Boost Diaspora Remittances. plusnews.ug 
The financial industry, local and international, is calling for tax incentives and a general national policy on remittances to boost their inflows and enhance their potential influence on the economy. Officially, Uganda receives 1.4 Billion Dollars or about 5 Trillion Shillings annually from Ugandans working outside the country, according to the 2023 figures. However, this …
(2025-08-01). Sam Gindin on "Thinking as a Class" socialistproject.ca If what we were saying to workers in a workplace was in the 1950s and 60s, you didn't actually have to think about anybody else. If you were an auto worker, you were probably strong and you could win things for yourself. And what a lot of auto workers learned is we don't actually need anybody. They didn't learn that this was a temporary situation. | If you're just going to fight things on your own, you're going to lose. So what's the lesson? The lesson is you have to think as a class. We actually got people to think about what does it mean to be to think as a class? What does it mean in bargaining? What doe…
(2025-08-01). 53 killed in China as torrential rains lash Beijing and northern provinces. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 53 people have been killed and dozens more remain missing as relentless rainstorms battered northern China this week, triggering deadly floods, landslides, and widespread destruction across multiple regions.In Beijing, one of the worst-hit areas, 44 people were confirmed dead and nine remain missing, according to state-run Xinhua News Agency. The Miyun District, a suburban area northeast of the capital, suffered the highest death toll, 31 people perished at a nursing home overwhelmed by flash floods.üåßÔ∏è Heavy rainstorms kill 44 people and leave 9 ot…
(2025-08-01). Israeli airstrikes pound southern Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Israeli Air Force launched a series of heavy airstrikes on southern and eastern Lebanon on Thursday, targeting areas near Brital Jurud and the outskirts of the town of Masa in the Bekaa Valley. Israeli Defense Minister allegedly stated that IDF again attacked Hezbollah's largest precision missile production site.The latest escalation comes just one day after Hezbollah's Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, publicly rejected Israeli and U.S. demands to disarm the group, declaring Hezbollah's weapons a source of national strength and a strictly internal Lebanese matter.Israel carried out multiple airstrike…
(2025-08-01). U.S. slaps sanctions on Palestinian leaders for seeking justice. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a move widely condemned as an act of blatant bias and hypocrisy, the United States announced sanctions against officials of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), accusing them of violating peace commitments by "internationalizing the conflict with Israel."According to a statement issued Thursday by the U.S. State Department under the administration of former President Donald Trump, the sanctions will include visa restrictions on members of both the PA and PLO. The U.S. accused the Palestinian leadership of "supporting terrorism" and "undermining prospects for…
(2025-08-01). In the wake of new tariffs, how are US-China trade talks going? aljazeera.com Amid Trump's trade war blitz, any tariff pause extension between the US and China will need the US president's approval.
(2025-08-01). Climate change threatens yaks, herding culture in India's Ladakh. aljazeera.com Centuries-old yak herding way of life faces extinction as climate change alters a fragile Himalayan ecosystem in Ladakh.
(2025-08-01). Protesters demonstrate against Trump's steep tariffs in Brazil. aljazeera.com Trump has slapped Brazil with 50 percent tariffs in reaction to the prosecution of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, an ally.
(2025-08-01). 'Accountability elusive' a year after Nigeria protest killings: Amnesty. aljazeera.com Rights group says perpetrators 'must be held to account', a year after 24 people killed during cost of living protests.
(2025-08-01). DR Congo and Rwanda hold first talks since signing of peace deal. aljazeera.com The African Union, Qatar and the United States joined the oversight committee meeting in Washington.
(2025-08-01). How are countries and markets reacting to Trump tariffs? aljazeera.com Nearly 70 countries face export duties from the US that are coming into effect this month.
(2025-08-01). Slovenia becomes first EU country to impose arms embargo on Israel. aljazeera.com The Central European country has also recognised Palestinian statehood in 2024.
(2025-08-01). Switzerland says 'disappointed' by Trump tariffs, will try to negotiate. aljazeera.com European nation faces 39-percent tariff rate as Trump administration unveils new duties on dozens of trade partners.
(2025-08-01). Thailand returns two Cambodian troops in advance of key border talks. aljazeera.com Cambodia demands return of more soldiers held by Thailand as border tensions simmer between the two countries.
(2025-08-01). Top EU court strikes a blow against Italy's Albania migrant camps scheme. aljazeera.com Italy has signed a deal with Albania, where it planned to process up to 36,000 asylum seekers per year.
(2025-08-01). Trump calls on Fed board to take control from Powell over interest rates. aljazeera.com The US president has hurled insults at Jerome Powell, renewing calls for the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates.
(2025-08-01). What are US 'red flag' gun laws? Why didn't they stop New York shooter? aljazeera.com Shane Tamura triggered prior mental health alerts in Nevada but red flag gun laws are underutilised.
(2025-08-01). What has triggered deadly clashes at Uganda's border with South Sudan? aljazeera.com Disputes between the two over border demarcations have been ongoing but heavy, armed fighting has been rare until now.
(2025-08-01). Forced back from Iran, Afghans face drought, poverty and repression. aljazeera.com Emergency aid isn't enough. Only smart investment in livelihoods and water can stop the crisis from spiralling.
(2025-08-01). Megan Romano: Enhanced Games signs first female athlete. aljazeera.com Megan Romano announced as first female competitor at 2026 debut of Olympic-style Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.
(2025-08-01). Infantino says 'important step' taken for Afghan women's football. aljazeera.com FIFA President Gianni Infantino hails first talent camp staged for Afghanistan women's refugee football team.
(2025-08-01). Isak's Liverpool link grows as Newcastle absence continues. aljazeera.com Sweden striker Alexander Isak heavily linked to Liverpool move after reportedly telling Newcastle he wants to leave.
(2025-08-01). Pakistan and Afghanistan pen UAE T20 tri-series before Asia Cup. aljazeera.com Tri-series between UAE, Pakistan and Afghanistan hastily penned as warm-up for Asia Cup and T20 World Cup.
(2025-08-01). Why has Washington sanctioned the Palestinian leadership? aljazeera.com US accuses Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian Authority of undermining prospects for peace.
(2025-08-01). Endangered rhinos get radioactive implants to deter poachers. aljazeera.com Scientists have injected radioactive material into the horns of several rhinos as part of an anti-poaching push.
(2025-08-01). Israel's policy toward Palestinians "shifted to annihilation" aljazeera.com Professor Rami Khouri says Israel's long strategy of control has entered a new, deadlier phase targeting Palestinians.
(2025-08-01). Is AI transforming the future of healthcare? aljazeera.com We examine how artificial intelligence is transforming physical medicine and mental health.
(2025-08-01). Colombia: Dimensions of the Judicial Ruling Against Former President Uribe. orinocotribune.com In addition to the legal dimension, the ruling against former President Uribe can be interpreted in terms of its potential sociological, geopolitical, and institutional dimensions. | From a sociological point of view, the legal proceedings in Colombia embody the confrontation between two key social sectors in contemporary Colombian history. On the one hand, Uribe represents the new rentier bourgeoisie, which emerged from the rise of drug trafficking in the 1970s; on the opposite side is the movement of victims of state crimes, led by left-wing Senator Iván Cepeda, son of the historic leader Manuel Cepeda, who was…
(2025-08-01). Bolivia: As Elections Approach, President Arce Urges Citizens to Vote. orinocotribune.com On Wednesday, Bolivian President Luis Arce urged citizens to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming general elections on August 17. | During his speech at the opening of the 29th La Paz International Book Fair (FIL) at the Chuquiago Marka Exhibition Center, the president emphasized the importance of democratic participation. | "And just as we come together around culture and books, let us also come together around our collective responsibility to Bolivia, fully exercising our citizenship," he said. It marks the second such occasion that President Arce has encouraged voter participation. | Along these lines,…
(2025-08-01). President Maduro Awards Iranian Broadcaster Who Defied 'Israeli' Missile Strike Live on Air. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The award, initially granted on June 27 during a ceremony at Miraflores Palace to all 2025 awardees, was presented in person this Thursday, July 31, at the Sarría Rebelde commune in La Candelaria parish, C…
(2025-08-01). Venezuela Survey: 68% Report Active Commune Where They Live. orinocotribune.com According to an online survey conducted by the news outlet àöltimas Noticias, 68% of the population of Venezuela reports an active commune where they live, strengthening President Maduro's assertion that the communes will soon be the new "epicenter of people's power." | During the presentation of the Constitutional Reform project in February of this year, President Nicolás Maduro announced that Communal Power would be incorporated into the new constitution. Then, on April 27, during the second National Popular Consultation of 2025, he stated that his plan was for Venezuela to have designed its own socialist…
(2025-08-01). Final Two Handala Volunteers Freed From Israeli Occupation Prison. popularresistance.org This morning, the final two Handala volunteers held in Givon Prison—Christian Smalls from the United States and Hatem Aouini from Tunisia—were freed via Jordan's King Hussein/Allenby Bridge after five days of unlawful imprisonment in occupied Palestine. Both had been on hunger strike to protest mistreatment. Aouini was received by the Tunisian embassy at the border. Despite repeated requests for assistance, neither the U.S. Consulate nor U.S. Embassy officials met Christian at the border, even after being notified in advance of his arrival details.
(2025-08-01). Iran Sets Conditions For US Nuclear Talks. popularresistance.org Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview published on 31 July that Tehran is seeking financial compensation for Israel's war, an explanation on why Iran was attacked during negotiations, and security guarantees for any resumption of nuclear talks with Washington. | Araghchi told the Financial Times (FT) that Iran will not accept going back to "business as usual" after Israel launched its unprovoked war on the country in mid-June. | "They should explain why they attacked us in the middle of … negotiations, and they have to ensure that they are not going to repeat that [during future talks]. A…
(2025-08-01). Niger's Revolution Against French Neocolonialism Enters Third Year. popularresistance.org Under siege by France's monetary strangulation and a war against their state by armed groups, Nigeriens marked the second anniversary of the July 26 revolution against French neocolonialism. | The wave of mass protests against French military deployment in its former colonies had already washed away the regimes it had propped up in Mali and Burkina Faso when Niger's then-president, Mohamad Bazoum, was also toppled in a coup on this date in 2023. | With the support of pan-Africanists, the left, and the mass movement protesting against French domination, the coup leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, established t…
(2025-08-01). New Immigration Laws 2025: How States Are Criminalizing Migrants And Allies. popularresistance.org When Alabama lawmakers passed a sweeping anti-immigration bill in 2011, backlash was swift. Immigrant advocates warned that Latinos were fleeing the state, fearing arrests for their status or for "harboring" undocumented people. And some business leaders condemned the law after police arrested German and Japanese car executives for not having their licenses on them, a practice intended to funnel undocumented people from police stops into deportation proceedings. | Civil rights groups sued, and courts overturned much of the law as unconstitutional. Activists thought the effort was behind them.
(2025-08-01). Charges Dropped Against Anti-ICE Protester Alejandro Orellana. popularresistance.org Los Angeles, CA — On July 29, the federal government announced the conspiracy charges against Chicano activist Alejandro Orellana were dropped — a victory for Centro CSO and all freedom fighters in the immigrant rights movement fighting against ICE terror! | On June 12, the FBI, National Guard, and the East LA Sheriff station raided Orellana's home. They arrested Orellana, destroyed his family home, and locked him up at the Metropolitan Detention Center that has been the site of many anti-deportation protests. The Justice Department charged him with conspiracy to commit civil disorder and aiding and a…
(2025-08-01). The Genius Act And The National Bank Acts Of 1863-64. popularresistance.org This month, Congress passed the GENIUS Act, an acronym for the "Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins of 2025." Designed to regulate stablecoins, a category of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value, the Act is highly controversial. | Critics variously argue that it anoints stablecoins as the equivalent of "programmable" central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), that it lacks strong consumer protections, and that government centralization destroys the independence of the cryptocurrency market.
(2025-08-01). Teacher Strike Threat And Community Support Stop Bad Proposal. popularresistance.org As educators fend off attacks at the federal and state level, they're also seeing some local wins. From striking for more recess to demanding more nurses and support personnel, teachers across the country have successfully organized for policies that improve children's school day. | In May, members of the Coquille Educators Association in Oregon challenged the district on a critical decision and won. And they did it in a way that built unity between the union and their small community. | It started when the district superintendent announced a new schedule. As in most elementary schools, fifth-grade classes in the…
(2025-08-01). Columbia University's Capitulation To Trump Endangers Students. progressivehub.net ERIC SANTOMAURO-STENZEL | PRISM…
(2025-08-01). History of U.S. intervention in Korea. workers.org 
The following is a talk given at a Workers World Party meeting in New York City, on July 24, 2025, prior to the start of the People's Summit for Korea at Riverside Church July 25-27. I appreciate the opportunity to say a little about the importance of the Korean War . . . |
(2025-08-01). Protest outside Philippine Consulate. workers.org 
Philippine activists and supporters demonstrated July 27 outside the Consulate General of the Philippines in New York City to give a People's State of the Nation address, in opposition to the State of the Nation address by Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on the same day. Organized by BAYAN . . . |
(2025-08-01). U.S. out of Korea! workers.org 
Anti-imperialist activists rallied and marched in New York City on July 27 to say "U.S. out of Korea!" "U.S. out of the Philippines!" and more so, "U.S. out of everywhere! Organized by Nodutdol, a Korean anti-imperialist organization, the protest followed a very successful Peoples Summit for Korea held on the . . . |
(2025-08-01). Germany deports family to Iraq despite legal ruling declaring they can remain. wsws.org The German government is increasingly adopting the policies of the AfD on migration issues.
(2025-08-01). Japanese prime minister under pressure to resign. wsws.org Ishiba's removal will not resolve the crisis facing the Japanese ruling establishment as it faces demands from the Trump regime in Washington and developing anger in the working class over declining living conditions.
(2025-08-01). German government adopts 2026 budget: Rearmament and social cutbacks. wsws.org On Wednesday, the German government adopted the draft budget for 2026 and the financial plan through to 2029. The figures—and the accompanying campaign in politics and the media—make clear that the greatest social attacks in twenty years.
(2025-08-01). Facing attacks from billionaires, Mamdani reassures ruling class by embracing police. wsws.org At least five different fund-raising operations have been launched to try to reverse the results of the Democratic primary in June.
(2025-08-01). Students speak out about impact of Australian university job cuts. wsws.org The Labor government's cuts and pro-corporate and war economy restructuring are having a serious effect on students.
(2025-08-01). Vernon, California: The company town where Brayan Neftali Otoniel Canu Joj was killed. wsws.org The "city" of Vernon shows, in an extreme form, the domination of every aspect of society by the capitalist ruling elite. The city's 1,800 businesses employ 50 to 55,000 workers, but Vernon has only 222 residents.
(2025-08-01). Detroit Opera cancels season opener as the impact of Trump's cuts impacts cultural life across Michigan. wsws.org The Detroit Opera, like arts organizations across Michigan and nationally, is being staggered by the elimination of federal support for the arts and cultural organizations.
(2025-08-01). Providence, Rhode Island: Butler Hospital workers overwhelmingly reject management's "last, best and final offer" wsws.org Striking Butler Hospital workers, now in the longest hospital strike in Rhode Island history, have voted by a resounding 98 percent to reject the hospital's "last, best and final offer," taking a stand against the ruthless dictates of profit-driven healthcare.
(2025-08-01). Family, lawyers and community members demand freedom for falsely imprisoned Korean American scientist Tae Heung "Will" Kim. wsws.org According to Tae Heung "Will" Kim's lawyers, the 40-year-old legal US resident was held incommunicado for over a week by Customs and Border Protection agents at San Francisco International airport before being transferred to an immigrant detention facility.
(2025-08-01). Sri Lankan SEP and estate workers action committee intensifies defence of victimised Alton workers. wsws.org The criminal case against the 26 workers, who have strenuously denied the charges, will begin on September 10. If convicted, the workers could be sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment.
(2025-08-01). Worker killed at Michigan LG Energy battery plant. wsws.org The contract worker was crushed to death while setting up a machine, which suddenly activated.
(2025-08-01). Kremlin steps up internet censorship. wsws.org The new law means virtually unlimited possibilities for restricting what remains of internet freedom in Russia.
(2025-08-01). Shamenia Stewart-Adams, widow of Ronald Adams Sr.: "Our family is demanding the truth" wsws.org Shamenia Stewart-Adams delivered powerful remarks to the public hearing on the death of her husband at the Dundee Engine Complex.
(2025-08-01). Bankruptcy is us. nationofchange.org However it happens, he really does need to be trumped before he Trumps us all off this planet and global bankruptcy becomes us.
(2025-08-01). How grassroots union activists fight Trump, Republican callousness. nationofchange.org One man is battling the callousness of Donald Trump and congressional Republicans, who have the power to help but prefer to inflict additional hardships on the people they ostensibly represent.
(2025-08-01). "And Did Those Feet:" William Blake in Bradford. counterpunch.org 
(2025-08-01). No Peace at the U.S. Institute of Peace. counterpunch.org 
Just when you think you've won against Donald Trump, just when you think the courts are on your side, he finds ways to place incompetent cronies in important positions. The battle surrounding the congressionally mandated U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) has been going on since mid-March. We thought justice won when a court ruled in
(2025-08-01). This is Not a Drill: Talking With Roger Waters. counterpunch.org 
Fame and fortune are often corrupting forces, ones that beget power and comfort. To stand with the afflicted requires sacrificing this privilege and few embody that sacrifice more profoundly than the legendary musician of Pink Floyd Roger Waters. For years, through his music and political action, Waters has amplified the voices of the oppressed. He
(2025-08-01). The Zeitgeist of Mad Logic. counterpunch.org 
"The marvellous logic of the mad which seems to mock that of the logicians because it resembles it so exactly, or rather because it is exactly the same, and because at the secret heart of madness, at the core of so many errors, so many absurdities, so many words and gestures without consequence. . ."
(2025-08-01). Fascists on the CPD: Why Is It So Hard to Fire Proud Boy Cops in Chicago? counterpunch.org 
Screenshot from YouTube For many years, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) has harbored at least two dozen members of the Proud Boys, Three Percenters, and other white supremacist and fascist groups. The scandal, well-documented in the local media and official city investigations, has come and gone from the public view. Two mayors, two police superintendents,
(2025-08-01). Massive Ocean Regime Shift, Alarming. counterpunch.org 
This figure shows changes in heat content of the top 700 meters of the world's oceans between 1955 and 2023 (US EPA) A new study published in ScienceDaily claims severe ocean overheating may be causing a fundamental climate shift. Ocean heatwaves over the past couple of years have been massive and extensive and intensive on
(2025-08-01). The Price of Justice: When Liberty Becomes a Bribe. counterpunch.org 
When prosecutors can offer liberty in exchange for cooperation, justice becomes a commodity — sold to the highest bidder — rather than pursued for truth. After being abducted and unlawfully renditioned to an El Salvadoran gulag by the US government, Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been returned to face dubious criminal charges. His fate now hangs
(2025-08-01). Why Assisted Care Facilities are in Crisis. counterpunch.org 
A deadly fire at Gabriel House, an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, claimed 10 lives this July. In the aftermath, horrific scenes emerged of elderly residents trapped inside smoke-filled rooms and hanging out of windows, desperate for rescue. Victims ranged in age from 61 to 86. Over the years, Gabriel House owner Dennis Etzkorn has faced
(2025-08-01). The Paranoia of Officialdom: Age Verification and Using the Internet in Australia. counterpunch.org 
Australia, in keeping with its penal history, has a long record of paranoid officialdom and paternalistic wowsers. Be it perceived threats to morality, the tendency of the populace to be corrupted, and a general, gnawing fear about what knowledge might do, Australia's governing authorities have prized censorship. This recent trend is most conspicuous in an
(2025-08-01). We Can't Arrest Our Way Out of Homelessness. counterpunch.org 
Punishing people for being poor doesn't make them less poor. And jailing someone who's homeless doesn't make them housed. But that's exactly what President Trump's new executive order does: it makes criminals out of people trying to survive our nation's housing crisis. Only affordable housing and accessible healthcare will get people off the streets so they
(2025-08-01). Keep Immigration Raids Out of Schools. counterpunch.org 
Only a few years after the pandemic, young kids in this country are seeing a whole new disruption to their learning: immigration raids. One of the Trump administration's first actions after assuming office was to rescind the Biden administration's guidelines for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which limited enforcement activity in "sensitive locations" like schools and churches.
(2025-08-01). The Turn to Politics: Reimagining Revolution in Sunrise on the Reaping. counterpunch.org 
The latest addition to The Hunger Games universe, Sunrise on the Reaping, shifts the focus from Katniss Everdeen to Haymitch Abernathy, offering a more nuanced engagement with themes of rebellion, solidarity, and the meaning of family. The original trilogy often presents revolution as corruptible and ultimately hopeless, culminating in Katniss's retreat into private life. However,
(2025-08-01). Trump's Craziness on the Fed. counterpunch.org The second quarter GDP report came in roughly in line with expectations. The surge in imports from the first quarter was reversed, which meant that imports were a large positive in the GDP accounts. That led to a 3.0 percent growth rate for the quarter. Averaged with the 0.5 percent decline from the first quarter,
(2025-08-01). We Need a Harry Belafonte Now! counterpunch.org 
In 1985 The famed singer and political activist Harry Belafonte gave birth to the initiative "USA for Africa" and pulled together some of the most prominent singers of that time to focus on famine in Ethiopia and Sudan. Belafonte was inspired to create a US response to the famine having been inspired by the British/Irish
(2025-08-01). Disembody and Soul: From "Feels So Good" to the Lighthouse. counterpunch.org 
In Christian art across the centuries, angels have been depicted playing musical instruments: harps, trumpets, and organs. But how is it possible for immaterial beings to hold objects of wood, metal, string and wire? Theologians and music theorists debated at great length the nature of angelic instruments, many arguing that heavenly musical tools must, like
(2025-08-01). Small Modular Reactors: Déjà Vu All Over Again. counterpunch.org 
Storm clouds began to form in America's Atoms for Peace construction program during the late 1950s. Clear-headed analysts identified many pitfalls in constructing commercial atomic power reactors that continue now, 70 years later. This February 10, 1958, opinion piece in Time Magazinewas not just prescient for the failure of the Atoms for Peace program, but
(2025-08-01). The U.S. Advances Its Dystopian Plan to Destroy China. counterpunch.org 
Imagine: it's the summer of 2025, and the United States has been surrounded by foreign military bases. The bases have been built by some antagonistic country on the other side of the world that drones on about the inevitability of war. Leaders of the nation pump billions into their military, drumming up advanced AI weaponry,
(2025-08-01). Medicaid Cuts Will Be a Jobs Killer. counterpunch.org There has been substantial reporting and commentary on the impacts of the Medicaid cuts in Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA). The Congressional Budget Office recently estimated that those cuts will total $911 billion, and that about 10 million people would lose their insurance coverage through a combination of factors. It stands to reason
(2025-08-01). Asking the Right Question About Immigration. counterpunch.org In 2017 there were 400,000 foreign-born residents in Portugal and the far right was virtually non-existent. Eight years later, it's home to 1.6 million foreigners (15% of the total population), and the far right has become the second-largest force in parliament. Across Europe, the correlation between rising migration and the growth of xenophobic parties appears
(2025-08-01). Campaign's Interactive Tool Tracks How Much Trump and GOP Are Raising the Cost of Living. scheerpost.com Dean Hochman from Overland Park, Kansas, U.S., CC BY 2.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, 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 donation. By …
(2025-08-01). 'Glorious' sisters showcase Auckland's Polynesian experiences for tourists. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Torika Tokalau, Local Democracy Reporter The sisters running Auckland's first authentic Polynesian show for tourists say it's not just for visitors, but also to help uplift Pacific people. Louisa Tipene Opetaia and Ama Mosese's Glorious Tours was pooled as one of 10 new "Treasures of TƒÅmaki Makaurau": a go-to guide by TƒÅtaki Auckland Unlimited…
(2025-08-01). New Caledonia's oldest party for independence rejects 'Bougival' deal. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific Desk New Caledonia's oldest pro-independence party, the Union Calédonienne (UC), has officially rejected a political agreement on the Pacific territory's political future signed in Paris last month. The text, bearing the signatures of all of New Caledonia's political parties represented in the local Congress — a total…
(2025-08-01). Roch Wamytan: Paris political agreement for New Caledonia 'not enough' for Kanaks. asiapacificreport.nz By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/bulletin editor A former New Caledonia Congress president says there are "not enough" benefits for Kanaks in a new "draft" agreement he signed alongside pro and anti-independence stakeholders in France last month. Roch Wamytan said that, after 10 days of deadlock discussions in Paris, he failed to secure the pro-independence…
(2025-08-01). Democracy Now! 2025-08-01 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 01, 2025; EPA Seeks to Revoke "Endangerment Finding" to Further Gut Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions; "Hard to Breathe": Mother-and-Daughter Activists from "Cancer Alley" Call for Fossil Fuel Divestment; "Plan to Rig the 2026 Midterms": Ari Berman on Trump's Push to Redraw Texas Congressional Map | Headlines for August 01, 2025; EPA Seeks to Revoke "Endangerment Finding" to Further Gut Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions; "Hard to Breathe": Mother-and-Daughter Activists from "Cancer Alley" Call fo…
(2025-08-01). No resilient economy without gender equality. sanews.gov.za No resilient economy without gender equality | Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has warned that there can be no resilient economy while wealth and income inequality persist along gender lines. | Speaking at the official launch held at the Sandton Convention Centre on Friday, Chikunga emphasised that economic resilience is fundamentally undermined when half the population remains economically marginalised. | "A resilient economy is one that should be able to withstand, adapt to, and recover from various shocks and disruptions while maintaining its ability to grow. And certai…
(2025-08-01). SA continues to engage US over tariffs. sanews.gov.za SA continues to engage US over tariffs | South Africa remains committed to finding a resolution with the United States following the recently imposed reciprocal tariffs. ⚪ This, as government intensifies efforts to protect jobs, support affected companies and diversify trade markets. ⚪ This according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who addressed members of the media at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Friday. ⚪ The President's comments follow the imposition of a 30% tariff by the United States on all goods imported from South Africa. The move forms part of a broader US tariff policy affecting multiple trade p…
(2025-08-01). Government to strengthen gender equality measures. sanews.gov.za Government to strengthen gender equality measures | South Africa will over the next five years focus on strengthening and monitoring systems that are meant to advance gender equality and women empowerment. | Speaking at the official launch of Women's Month 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Friday, Sindisiwe Chikunga, the Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, said this will be underpinned by a robust evaluation function and ensuring accountability across all spheres of governance to ensure that women empowerment takes place. | Chikunga outlined critical developments aimed…
(2025-08-01). Township businesses to benefit from Merchant Development Programme. sanews.gov.za Township businesses to benefit from Merchant Development Programme | The newly launched Merchant Development Programme is set to unlock opportunities for township-based automotive businesses in Krugersdorp. | The programme was launched by Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela on Thursday. | Diale-Tlabela said the initiative is a bold move by the Gauteng Provincial Government to promote inclusive economic growth. The programme is aimed at boosting township-based automotive businesses by integrating them into government's fleet maintenance supply chain. | "This is not just another project. It…
(2025-08-01). Renewable energy revolution isn't just electric – it's female. sanews.gov.za Renewable energy revolution isn't just electric – it's female | The future of the renewable energy sector is female and Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister, Samantha Graham-Maré, is doubling down to make it happen. | In an exclusive interview with SAnews on the sidelines of the Empowering Women in Energy breakfast, Graham-Maré revealed plans to review the department's gender strategy to make it better equipped to shatter barriers and catapult women into leadership roles across electricity, renewables and previously uncharted fields like green hydrogen. | The event was held as part of the third G20 Energy Tran…
(2025-08-01). Call to protect the nation's oceans. sanews.gov.za Call to protect the nation's oceans | As South Africa joins the international community to celebrate Marine Protectors Day, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called on all South Africans to protect the nation's oceans. | "Whether through reducing plastic waste, supporting sustainable seafood choices, or participating in coastal clean-up initiatives, every action counts. Together, we can ensure that our oceans remain vibrant and thriving for generations to come," the Minister said on Friday. | This day serves as a powerful reminder of the collective responsibility to prot…
(2025-08-01). Professor Firoz Cachalia sworn in as Minister of Police. sanews.gov.za Professor Firoz Cachalia sworn in as Minister of Police | Professor Firoz Cachalia has been sworn in as the new Minister of Police during ceremony held at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Friday. | "In terms of the powers vested in me by Section 91(3)(c) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996, I have decided to appoint the following person as Minister for the portfolio indicated in the signed President's Act. The said Minister-Designate, who is about to become Minister, is Professor Firoz Cachalia… (sic)," said President Cyril Ramaphosa during the ceremony. | The swearing in follows Presid…
(2025-08-01). Government announces measures to assist exporters. sanews.gov.za Government announces measures to assist exporters | The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has announced a set of measures in response to the tariff hike on South African exports to the United States, which comes into effect this month. | "The dtic has announced a set of measures in response to the imminent 30% tariff hike on South African exports to the United States, which comes into effect on 1 August 2025. | "These urgent interventions are part of the dtic's ongoing commitment to protecting jobs, preserving market access in the United States, and promoting export diversification to alter…
(2025-08-01). Free State government urges parents to vaccinate children. sanews.gov.za Free State government urges parents to vaccinate children | As part of ongoing efforts to prevent the further spread of measles, the Free State Department of Health has called on parents and guardians to ensure that they and their children are up to date with their vaccinations, in accordance with the provisions of the Road to Health Booklet. | The department reported 93 laboratory confirmed cases of measles as of week 29 in the Lejweleputswa District. | "Since the first positive case was detected in the private health sector on 23 February 2025, the department has taken decisive action to control the outbreak. T…
(2025-08-01). US Government May Be Abandoning the Global Climate Fight, but New Leaders Are Filling the Void — Including China. scheerpost.com Grande Palácio do Povo — Pequim — China. | Foto: Ricardo Stuckert/PR | " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scheerpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/14.04.2023_-_Cerimonia_de_Assinatura_de_Atos_-_Grande_Palacio_do_Povo_-_Pequim_-_China_cropped.jpg?fit=300%2C277&ssl=1″ data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scheerpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/14.04.2023_-_Cerimonia_de_Assinatura_de_Atos_-_Grande_Palacio_do_Povo_-_Pequim_-_China_cropped.jpg?fit=640%2C591&ssl=1″ src="https://i0.wp.com/scheerpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/14.04.2023_-_Cerimonia_de_Assinatura_de_Atos_-_Grande_Palacio_do_Povo_-…
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(2025-08-01). Slovenia becomes 1st European country to impose full arms embargo on Israel. skwawkbox.org 
Israeli figures rant as 'import, export and transit of weapons to and from Israel' banned by government Slovenia has become the first EU country to impose a complete ban on the import, export, and transit of weapons to and from Israel, in a decision was made yesterday by Slovenia's coalition government after years of pressure …
(2025-08-01). Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun's regular press conference on Aug. 1, 2025. ecns.cn China is appalled by the U.S. sanctioning officials of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). We find it disappointing and hard to understand that the U.S. keeps turning a blind eye to the international effort for peace.
(2025-08-01). Chinese scientists discover third celestial body in black holes' merger. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have discovered that binary black holes may not always be isolated systems. Instead, some may merge near a third, hidden celestial body ⚪ possibly a supermassive black hole, offering new insights into how such systems form.
(2025-08-01). 12-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi shines at World Aquatics Championships. ecns.cn At just 12 years old, Chinese swimming prodigy Yu Zidi has emerged as one of the most talked-about swimmers at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships.
(2025-08-01). China's top legislator calls for high-level development of innovative strategic partnership with Switzerland. ecns.cn Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, poses for a photo after his meeting with President of the National Council of Switzerland Maja Riniker (R) and President of the Council of States of Switzerland Andrea Caroni (L) in Switzerland, July 30, 2025.
(2025-08-01). China's top legislator urges greater parliamentary cooperation to uphold multilateralism. ecns.cn Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, speaks at the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, July 29, 2025.
(2025-08-01). Zhao Xintong eases past Ding Junhui to advance to semifinals at WST Shanghai Masters. ecns.cn Zhao Xintong of China hits a shot against Ding Junhui of China in a quarterfinal match at the World Snooker Tour (WST) Shanghai Masters in east China's Shanghai Municipality, July 31, 2025.
(2025-08-01). Chinese Academy of Engineering unveils list of key emerging AI technologies. ecns.cn The Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) on Thursday released a list of next-generation information engineering and emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that it expects will become hotspots for AI development in the next five to 10 years.
(2025-08-01). Chen Yuxi wins fourth world title in women's diving 10m platform at Singapore World Championships. ecns.cn Gold medalist Chen Yuxi of China displays her award after the women's 10-meter platform final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, July 31, 2025."Even though this is my fourth world title in the event, each one carries its own meaning," Chen said.
(2025-08-01). China's defense minister reiterates PLA's readiness for national reunification. ecns.cn The Ministry of National Defense hosts a reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, July 31, 2025.On September 3, China will hold a military paradein Beijing's Tiananmen Square to celebrate the anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
(2025-08-01). Support, services for veterans progressing smoothly. ecns.cn China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) for veteran services and support is progressing smoothly, with all key targets met, according to the Minister of Veterans Affairs.
(2025-08-01). Botswana sees opportunity in China's zero-tariff offer. ecns.cn Facing a weakening currency and a slump in global diamond demand, Botswana is signaling a strategic pivot to diversify its economy.From the perspective of her association, China's initiative "aligns well with our mission to facilitate greater market access and support Botswana's industrial development agenda", she said.
(2025-08-01). Nation tackles electricity demand amid heatwave. ecns.cn Based on fuel inventory levels, generation needs and unloading capacity, the company has worked with authorities to open a "green channel" for coal transportation, Wang said.
(2025-08-01). Green power supports low-carbon operations along Zhejiang's inland waterways. ecns.cn To further support the operation of new-energy vessels and promote the rapid development of green inland shipping in Jiaxing, the State Grid Jiaxing Power Supply Company is continuously optimizing its supporting services.
(2025-08-01). National parks bolster wildlife populations. ecns.cn A photographer captured images of a group of wild roe deer and sika deer at the Hunchun Nature Reserve of the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park in Jilin province.
(2025-08-01). Full text: World Youth Peace Initiative. ecns.cn BEIJING – The World Youth Conference for Peace was held in Beijing on Tuesday.This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations.
(2025-08-01). China's auto tech experience index hits new high. ecns.cn Consumer perception and satisfaction with in-car technology in China has reached an all-time high, according to the J.D.In the mass market, Lynk &Co ranked highest among ICE models (615), and ZEEKR led the NEV segment (716)."ÄÄ"ÄÄIndividual technology awards were also handed out.
(2025-08-01). Experts: China shows zero tolerance for chip backdoor risks in Nvidia probe. ecns.cn China's summoning of Nvidia showcases Beijing's zero tolerance towards chips with "backdoor" security risks, and such risks, if validated, will deal a huge blow to the US firm's global business, experts said on Friday.
(2025-08-01). Dingxi, Gansu: Surging power services propel potato industry growth. ecns.cn Golden potato waves surged to herald the grand event, while precious yam gatherings welcomed guests to sketch a magnificent blueprint. From July 22 to 23, the 2025 China ∑Dingxi Potato Conference officially kicked off in Anding district, Dingxi city.
(2025-08-01). Tianjin reopens 19 flood-hit scenic sites. ecns.cn Panshan Scenic Area resumed operations and reopened to the public on Thursday.Nineteen scenic sites in Tianjin's Jizhou district, including Panshan Mountain and the Dule Temple, reopened to the public on Friday morning following days of severe rainfall."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe downpours, which began on Sunday, triggered the region's worst mountain floods in 70 years, causing widespread disruption. But with key recovery efforts now underway, Jizhou authorities have lifted the heavy rain and geological disaster alerts. Damaged roads have been temporarily cleared, and restoration work continues, acc…
(2025-08-01). AI talent mobility seen in high gear. ecns.cn As the domestic artificial intelligence market draws increasing capital inflow and gains more support as a key innovation driver, talent in the sector has shown signs of heightened mobility this year, according to data released by Maimai, a domestic recruitment platform.
(2025-08-01). Clouds force delay for SpaceX Crew-11 mission for NASA. ecns.cn Thick clouds prompted SpaceX to call off Thursday's planned launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA.
(2025-08-01). Cross-border trade driving China-Vietnam ties. ecns.cn Hekou Customs data highlighted the growing trade, with more than 200,000 tons of Vietnamese fruit worth 700 million yuan entering China in the first four months of 2025.
(2025-08-01). Trump sets 15% tariff for South Korea goods. ecns.cn The United States has agreed to impose 15 percent tariffs on imports from South Korea under a trade deal announced on Wednesday, easing earlier concerns over a potential 25 percent rate.
(2025-08-01). La riflessione geopolitica della Turchia sul Mediterraneo Orientale e sul Mar Nero. strategic-culture.su Il dominio unilaterale statunitense è finito. Il multipolarismo è oggi una realtà concreta. | Segue nostro Dominio geografico | La Turchia occupa una posizione geografica di primaria importanza nel Mediterraneo orientale, fungendo da ponte tra Europa, Asia e Medio Oriente. Il suo affaccio sul Mediterraneo, in particolare attraverso le coste meridionali dell'Anatolia e le acque adiacenti di Cipro, le conferisce un ruolo strategico centra…
(2025-08-01). Il "mito" Trump è finito? Il movimento MAGA si sente tradito? strategic-culture.su Il caso Epstein sta assumendo proporzioni sempre più vaste e sta diventando un punto di riferimento per il profondo malcontento popolare nei confronti di alcuni strati della classe dirigente | Segue nostro Il caso Epstein sta assumendo proporzioni sempre più vaste e sta diventando un punto di riferimento per il profondo malcontento popolare nei confronti di alcuni strati della classe dirigente. Il pubblico si è rassegnato a malincuore a…
(2025-08-01). 'We are scapegoats': The rise of anti-migrant anger in Poland. aljazeera.com Immigrants are being blamed for crime in Poland, but statistics do not show they are disproportionately responsible.
(2025-08-01). El Salvador approves indefinite presidential re-election. aljazeera.com The constitutional amendment also extends presidential terms from five years to six and scraps election run-offs.
(2025-08-01). Israel sharpens UAE travel warning for citizens, cites 'terrorist' threat. aljazeera.com Israel said 'terrorist organisations' were motivated to exact revenge on it due to its recent military campaigns.
(2025-08-01). Trump sets new tariffs on dozens of countries' exports. aljazeera.com Trump imposed tariffs on dozens of countries in advance of his August 1 deadline to strike trade deals.
(2025-08-01). Democrats and court watchers express concern for controversial new member of consequential 3rd Circuit Court. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? With the confirmation of controversial judicial nominee Emil Bove, President Donald Trump has shifted the political alignment of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, which holds jurisdiction over the states of Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. | Bove was confirmed in a fiercely divided 50-49 vote Tuesday. Two Republican senators — Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska — joined all Democrats in opposing Bove for the remaining Pennsylva…
(2025-08-01). Poland's Pragmatic Energy Approach Pays Off. wattsupwiththat.com By refusing to play by the EU's restrictive climate rules, Poland has begun to build one of Europe's most energy-secure economies. While much of the bloc marches in lockstep towards a self-inflicted economic wound called "net zero," Poland has chosen a different path — one of pragmatism, national interest and, most importantly, energy security. And this path is paying handsome dividends.
(2025-08-01). Trump administration cancels plans to develop new offshore wind projects. whyy.org The Trump administration is canceling plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development, the latest step to suppress the industry in the United States. | More than 3.5 million acres had been designated wind energy areas, the offshore locations deemed most suitable for wind energy development. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is now rescinding all designated wind energy areas in federal waters, announcing on Wednesday an end to setting aside large areas for "speculative wind development." | Offshore wind lease sales were anticipated off the coasts of Texas, Louisiana, Maine, New Yor…
(2025-08-01). Sugar is Sugar is Sugar — Part 2. wattsupwiththat.com Villainizing HFCS is an outgrowth of the more general War on Sugar. Acting under the pretense (or misunderstanding) that HFCS is "high" in fructose, a great deal of research has been carried out to study the results of feeding 100% fructose to animals and people.
(2025-08-01). Art by the pound: Thousands of abandoned artworks are being salvaged from the University of the Arts. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Anderson Hall on South Broad Street was once home to classrooms, art studios, libraries, a printmaking studio and a woodshop. | Now, it's a ghost town 9 stories tall, filled with whatever students and faculty could not carry out in
(2025-08-01). Egypt begins export of high-tech potato seeds to Uzbekistan. tvbrics.com 
The move forms part of a wider strategy to expand Egypt's role as a regional seed exporter…
(2025-08-01). Heavy rains in Vietnam cause deaths and missing people. tvbrics.com 
The disaster has damaged dozens of houses and paralysed traffic on key highways…
(2025-08-01). Indonesia sets world record for largest Sekubal cake. tvbrics.com 
25-Metre "Sekubal" cake officially registered by the Indonesian Museum of World Records…
(2025-08-01). South Africa to host key events for Marine Protected Areas Day 2025. tvbrics.com 
Nation marks fifth annual MPA Day with coastal clean-ups, research, and public engagement…
(2025-08-01). Floods and Flames : Pakistan's Climate War Begins. thinktank.pk Pakistan awakens to a grim reality—a nation besieged by a climate crisis that knows no mercy. The air hums with the weight of a planet overheating, its glaciers melting, and its skies unleashing chaos. While Pakistan contributes less than 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions, it ranks among the top 10 most climate-vulnerable countries, per …
(2025-08-01). 46 Years On, Nicaragua's Youth Still Lead the Revolution. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-08-01). CWA Tells "Our Contract Rights Are Not for Sale" wibailoutpeople.org CWAers are taking action to protect our union contracts and our jobs in AT&T's proposed acquisition of Lumen's mass-market fiber network and customer base. CWA District 7 Vice President Susie McAllister made our union's demands clear in a letter to AT&T Vice President of Human Resources Jon Nelson: "CWA will not allow this transaction to …
(2025-08-01). PFLAG Waukesha Annual Picnic August 17, 2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
PFLAG Waukesha invites you to come to our Annual Picnic where we will share our stories, enjoy each other's company, and just relax with music, conversation and good food! Please use this sign up form to let us know how many people to expect. Guests are not required to bring anything! Thank you for being …
(2025-08-01). Stocks slide as Trump's new tariff sweep offsets earnings. newarab.com 
With hours to go before Trump's 1 August deadline for governments to make toll-averting deals, the president unveiled a list of sweeping levies.
(2025-08-01). Iraq's revoked maritime deal with Kuwait unleashes fallout. newarab.com 
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is facing The ruling has sparked debate over Iraq's constitutional obligations, its international commitments,…
(2025-08-01). Palestinians decry Israeli control of Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron. newarab.com 
For centuries, the Revered by Muslims, Christians, and Jews alike as
(2025-08-01). Trump may back terror label on Muslim Brotherhood. newarab.com 
US President The renewed push follows a bipartisan proposal introduced in mid-July by Republican Representative Mario Díaz-Canel and Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz. | Republican Senator Ted Cruz, a long-time suppor…
(2025-08-01). Slovenia first EU state to ban arms trade with Israel. newarab.com 
Slovenia's government has
(2025-08-01). California imports Saudi gasoline for first time since 2022. newarab.com 
Fuel importers in Three gasoline shipments totalling about 886,000 barrels from Saudi's Jubail Industrial Port have been discharged in recent months at Southern California's Olympus Terminals, according to Kpler.
(2025-08-01). The darkest truth about Epstein Files is not a conspiracy theory. newarab.com 
(2025-08-01). Alana Hadid on why Palestine is her life's cause. newarab.com 
(2025-08-01). Federal court allows class action over Trump refugee suspension. newarab.com 
A class action lawsuit against This week, a federal court in Seattle ruled that the legal challenge to the administration's decision could move forward as a class-action "Our lawsuit is seekin…
(2025-08-01). Starmer slammed over 'symbolic' plan to recognise Palestine. newarab.com 
UK Prime Minister The Labour leader said he would move towards However, critics from his own party have criticised his "vague" timeline and lack of clarity on…
(2025-08-01). Israel war spikes gold demand in Iran: report. newarab.com 
Gold purchases surged in Despite high prices, the overall volume of gold sales rose 20 percent compared to the same period last year, the council said, adding that demand for gold coins and bars is now at its highest level in six years. | Worldwide demand for gold coins and bars fell six percent in the second quarter over the previous thr…
(2025-08-01). Iran rejects 'baseless' Western accusations of overseas plots. newarab.com 
In a statement, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman
(2025-08-01). AOC wrong: Civilians die when we send Israel 'defensive weapons'. newarab.com 
On July 18, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) voted against the US defense appropriations bill. She also voted against an amendment to the bill submitted by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) that would have cut $500 million from funds for Israel's Iron Dome, the air defense system designed to shoot down short-range rockets. | AOC's vote on both did not affect the outcome — MTG's amendment failed, having received only 6 votes, while the
(2025-08-01). Palestinians mark a year since Israel's killed Ismail Haniyeh. newarab.com 
A year after the assassination of Once seen as a powerful symbol of political resistance, Haniyeh today evokes sharply divided opinions among a population battered by Israel's Israel killed Han…
(2025-08-01). Israel kills starving Palestinians as US envoy visits GHF site. newarab.com 
At least two Palestinians were killed and more than 70 were injured on Friday while waiting for food aid, as Israel continues to target The latest assault comes amid a rising death toll linked to Separately, at least 12 Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes acros…
(2025-08-01). US, allies accuse Iran of covert overseas 'kill, kidnap' policy. newarab.com 
The "We are united in our opposition to the attempts of Iranian intelligence services to kill, kidnap, and harass people in Europe and North America in clear violation of our sovereignty," the countries said in a joint statement. | "These services are increasingly collaborating with international criminal organisations to tar…
(2025-08-01). US to deny visas to Palestinian officials amid statehood support. newarab.com 
The The sanctions come after several states, including France and Canada, announced they would recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, infuriating Israel and the United States. | The US visa denials could complicate attendance at the meeting by Palestinian leade…
(2025-08-01). Another country to nominate Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump waves as he leaves the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 31, 2025. — ReutersCambodia will nominate United States President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, its deputy prime minister said on Friday, following his direct…
(2025-08-01). South Korea's Yoon resists questioning by lying in underwear. geo.tv 
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review his arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors in Seoul, South Korea, July 9, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-08-01). Groups Sue to Compel Trump Admin to Release Info on Detention of Immigrants at Guantánamo. indybay.org Hundreds denied due process and held in abusive conditions as administration plans to send thousands more to infamous prison site…
(2025-08-01). Putin Takes Revenge, Outplays Trump in Laos Chessboard? Moscow Pounces Amid US-Russia Trade Strains. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin was presented with a stunning "jumbo" gift by the President of Laos during a high-profile state visit to Moscow, underscoring deepening ties between the two countries. The lavish ceremony, marked by displays of praise and diplomatic pageantry, comes as Laos faces mounting pressure from the United States. Former President Donald Trump is poised to impose a sweeping 40% tariff on Laotian imports if a trade agreement is not reached by Friday. Watch for more…
(2025-08-01). Nigeria: "We go to bed hungry sometimes for two to three days" icrc.org Hunger deepens as farmers in conflict-affected northeast struggle to survive…
(2025-08-01). One year of i24NEWS in Hebrew: a credible news outlet or a Netanyahu mouthpiece? haaretz.com It has recruited veteran talent, but with no investigative desk and modest ratings, i24NEWS' Hebrew channel is still struggling to define itself a year in…
(2025-08-01). Israeli researchers find a way to reprogram immune cells to target cancer. haaretz.com Over the past decade, cancer treatments like immunotherapy have mainly focused on targeting and blocking specific receptors to interrupt the cancer cells' energy supply, and scientists are actively exploring other ways the immune system can attack cancer…
(2025-08-01). Israeli officials visit London, offer wealthy Jews tax incentives to immigrate to Israel. haaretz.com The Finance Ministry's Accountant General's Office stated that the meetings in London were held with investment managers to encourage immigration as a means to attract investors to Israel…
(2025-08-01). State Park Rangers Cut Down Healthy Trees to Prevent a Rope Swing. indybay.org California State Park Rangers cut down a healthy tree at DL Bliss State Park to prevent a rope swing.
(2025-08-01). Trump signs order imposing 15 percent tariff on Israeli imports. haaretz.com The new tariffs will apply to 68 countries, including all 27 members of the European Union…
(2025-08-01). EAC, regional lawyers condemn Tanzania over business restrictions. independent.co.ug 
Arusha, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Community and regional leaders have condemned the recent business restrictions imposed by the Tanzanian government. On Tuesday, Tanzania issued a new regulation, the Business Licensing (Prohibition of Business Activities for Non-Citizens) Order, 2025, restricting foreigners from participating in certain business sectors. This order, effective from July 28, 2025, aims …
(2025-08-01). KEVIN COLGAN: A Diplomat whose service in Uganda has been a lifetime story of purpose. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU | In 2020, he arrived in Kampala quietly. No fanfare. No motorcade. Just a deep sense of purpose. One morning in Karamoja, he stepped onto the dusty ground. The children and the elderly ran towards him, some barefoot and smiling. He didn't wave from a distance. He wore the Karimojong traditional garb. …
(2025-08-01). Minister Musenero launches National E-Mobility Expo 2025. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza, Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, has launched the National E-Mobility Expo 2025 at Next Media Park, Naguru, stating that the event enables Uganda's decisive leap into a future where clean mobility meets national innovation and where Ugandans take ownership of their industrial destiny. "With e-mobility now …
(2025-08-01). NRM Tribunal receives 178 petitions from LC5, Mayoral flag bearer elections. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Election Disputes Tribunal has received 178 petitions arising from the recently concluded local government elections for party flag bearers for LC5 District Chairpersons and City Mayors. According to Enoch Barata, the Director of Legal Services at the NRM, July 30th was the deadline for …
(2025-08-01). Traders demand that UEDCL drops bulk metering in Kampala arcades. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KACITA Uganda, a business support association, has asked power supplier Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL to replace the bulk metering currently being used in Kampala arcades, saying it's being abused by landlords to fleece traders. Speaking at a meeting organised by the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) to …
(2025-08-01). Uganda, Kenya to jointly develop Busia City, steel industry. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and Kenya have signed eight Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at improving the cooperation between the two countries. The MoUs span multiple sectors, including transport, trade, cultural exchange, and immigration, reflecting a holistic approach to bilateral engagement. These agreements not only reinforce the institutional frameworks underpinning Kenya-Uganda relations …
(2025-08-01). Ultra-processed foods and chronic diseases. independent.co.ug 
Researchers say these foods are designed to be palatable, causing people to overeat and gain weight Health | AGENCIES | A new report has concluded that ultra-processed foods are a driving force behind the obesity epidemic as well as a major cause of chronic conditions. The findings, published in the journal Nature Reviews Endocrinology, were a …
(2025-08-01). UNEB: 1.41 million register for 2025 national exams. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 1,415,857 candidates have been registered for the 2025 national examinations across all levels, according to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). These include candidates for the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE). This marks a 6.8% …
(2025-08-01). UPDF: 65,000 disqualified from 2025 recruitment exercise. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sixty-five thousand Ugandans who applied to join the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) have been disqualified during the ongoing mass recruitment exercise. The UPDF recently conducted a nationwide recruitment drive from July 7 to July 11, 2025, aiming to enlist 11,500 new soldiers. The process began with online applications submitted …
(2025-08-01). The "D" in Donald is for "Decline" — of America. juancole.com 
( Tomdispatch.com ) — Once upon a time, nothing in this world could have convinced me that I would be living through this moment in this America on this planet. As a start, once upon an increasingly distant time, Donald J. Trump as president of the United States would have been inconceivable. Literally beyond conception, …
(2025-08-01). Friday 8/1: DSA Movie Night. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz…
(2025-08-01). Netanyahu worked for enemies long before October 7. Now doing so knowingly. haaretz.com Israel is well on the way to becoming a pariah — almost rogue — state, thanks to nearly Olympian levels of charlatanism from its government ministers ‚ñ Once again Bezalel Smotrich's megalomaniac wretchedness has been exposed for all to see ‚ñ Netanyahu gears up for his ultimate role as a wannabe dictator…
(2025-08-01). US stocks close lower ahead of Trump's tariff deadline. ecns.cn US stocks ended lower on Thursday, as investors eyed the approaching deadline for US President Donald Trump's tariffs.
(2025-08-01). China makes solid progress as the SCO chair: FM. ecns.cn Since China took over the SCO rotating chairmanship in July last year, China has acted on the slogan "Upholding the Shanghai Spirit: SCO on the Move," made solid progress as the SCO chair, and achieved positive progress and outcomes, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Thursday.
(2025-08-01). China's July box office surpasses $555 million, 'Dead To Rights' leads the chart. ecns.cn As of 6: 10 p.m. Thursday, China's total box office for the month of July had surpassed 4 billion yuan (about $555.52 million). Leading the monthly chart is the historical movie "Dead To Rights".
(2025-08-01). U.S. Intelligence agencies step up cyber espionage against China's defense sector: association. ecns.cn U.S. intelligence agencies have significantly intensified cyber espionage activities targeting China's defense and military-industrial sectors, posing severe threats to national security, according to a statement by the China Cyberspace Security Association on Friday.
(2025-08-01). Yangtze River sees recovery in aquatic biodiversity. ecns.cn Two new nationally protected species were identified and the natural breeding of the Chinese high-fin banded shark was observed for the first time in nearly 30 years in the Yangtze River Basin, signaling an overall recovery of aquatic biological resources and habitats, according to a new report.
(2025-08-01). China's Chen Yuxi wins gold in women's 10m at 2025 World Aquatics Championships. ecns.cn Chen Yuxi won the gold medal in the women's 10-meter platform final with a score of 430.50 points at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore Thursday. This is her fourth world title in the event.
(2025-08-01). (W.E. Talk) U.S. contributes a lot to complications of South China Sea issue: Filipino scholar. ecns.cn To assert its leadership in Asia, the U.S. is using Japan, South Korea, and other allies to "counter China's growing influence in Asia," said Rommel Banlaoi, president of the Philippine Society for International Security Studies, during an exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2025-08-01). Lord Sarfraz appointed as 4th Chancellor of University of East London. geo.tv 
Lord Aamer Sarfraz at the East London University. — University of East London/File
(2025-08-01). Attacking the Cuban Medical Brigades: The Desperation of the Empire. counterpunch.org 
The United States continues in its determination to slander and discredit the Cuban Revolution, claiming on multiple occasions and against all evidence, that the Cuban medical missions are a form of "forced labor." The most recent manifestation of this poorly concocted U.S. obsession was a letter to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to the
(2025-08-01). Armenia's Trail of Tears. counterpunch.org This is the twenty-sixth and last part in a series about riding night trains across Europe, Turkey, and the Near East to Georgia and Armenia—to spend time in worlds beyond the pathological obsessions of Donald Trump. Republic Square in Yerevan, Armenia, now the center of the Armenian nation (in the Caucasus), which until the 1915
(2025-08-01). "Progressive Pronatalism" is an Oxymoron: How Arguments Buying Into the Low-Fertility Panic Fail Women. counterpunch.org It's ironic that the U.S. federal budget was signed on the cusp of World Population Day, which is meant to raise awareness of population growth and reproductive rights. The budget reflects Trump administration priorities, including its aggressive pronatalism agenda, which attempts to cajole or coerce women into having more babies—catnip for the GOP conservative base. As a
(2025-08-01). Fire attack by Israeli settlers kills Palestinian man in W. Bank. newarab.com 
The "Forty-year-old Khamis Abdel-Latif Ayad was martyred due to smoke inhalation caused by fires set by settlers in citizens' homes and vehicles in the village of Silwad at dawn," the Palestinian health ministry said in a statement. | Witnesses provided corresponding…
(2025-08-01). Iran's Pezeshkian says country is on brink of dire water crisis. newarab.com 
(2025-08-01). Israel blocks funeral of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen. newarab.com 
(2025-08-01). Lebanon passes banking restructuring law in key reform. newarab.com 
The law, approved earlier this week by parliament's finance and budget committee before being sent to the general assembly, marks the first serious step by lawmakers to tackle the country's unprecedented financial crisis, which has left millions of depositors locked out of their savings since 2019. | Lebanon's economic meltdown, widely blamed on decades of corruption, mismanagement, and unsustainable public spending, has been deepened by the Polit…
(2025-08-01). Swedish militant jailed for life over Jordan pilot burned alive. newarab.com 
A Stockholm court on Thursday handed down a life term to Swedish militant The Judge Anna Liljenberg Gull…
(2025-08-01). TikTok hires former Israeli soldier to lead hate speech policy. newarab.com 
According to her LinkedIn profile, Mindel started the role in July 2025. Her responsibilities include shaping TikTok's policies on hate speech, monitoring content, managing long-term strategy, and acting as the platform's subject matter expert on antisemitism. | The job description notes that Mindel will "analyse hate speech trends, focusing on antisemitic content", and represent TikTok's policy position…
(2025-08-01). Which countries will recognise a Palestinian state in 2025. newarab.com 
(2025-08-01). Marital rape: Why Shanti's case is a test for Pakistan's justice system. dawn.com 
"The last thing she asked for was a sip of water," recalled Najma Maheshwari, referring to 19-year-old Shanti, a newlywed who died last week after brutal sexual violence allegedly inflicted by her husband, who is now in custody. | "Then she closed her eyes and never opened them again," she said quietly, her voice steeped in sadness. | Najma, a social activist from Shanti's neighbourhood, accompanied her brother Sayon to the government-run Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Trauma Centre. "Her insides were torn, she was bleeding profusely from her anus and writhing in pain. Hospital visitors urged us to move the gurney outsid…
(2025-08-01). Opposition alliance holds MPC in Islamabad despite venue hurdles. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) held its multi-party conference on Thursday, appealing for a new social contract to restore the Constitution and democracy, claiming that government officials had blocked access to the original venue, forcing them to relocate. | The alliance was forced to move its conference to a private farmhouse after authorities placed barriers at its intended venue, Tulip Banquet Hall, organisers said | TTAP leader Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar said that when he and other leaders, including Mehmood Khan Achakzai, arrived at the Tulip Banquet Hall, the venu…
(2025-08-01). 'Honour killing' victim couple's burial in Lasbela resisted. dawn.com KARACHI: The couple and their minor son, allegedly The bodies of Abdul Majeed, 40, his wife Mrs Sakeena, 28, and their three-year-old son, Abdul Nabi, were recovered from their home near Ghaghar Phatak on Wednesday. | The couple had married of their own freewill about seven years ago. The police believed that the gruesome incident was linked with their marriage. The victims bore multiple injuries app…
(2025-08-01). Warrants for 50 PTI leaders over Nov 26 protests. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Thursday issued arrest warrants for 50 PTI leaders, including former president Arif Alvi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, and Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, for failing to appear in a case related to Judge Abual Hasanat Mohammad Zulqarnain expressed displeasure over the continued non-appearance of the accused despite repeated summons, expanding the list of warrants in a case registered at the Karachi Company Police Station on Nov 26, 2024. | The orde…
(2025-08-01). IT ministry faces grilling over 'selective' AI collaboration. dawn.com • Senators ask why LLM development initiative was not open to other stakeholders from industry, academia
| • Committee discusses bill to establish legal, ethical framework for AI regulation | ISLAMABAD: A Senate standing committee on on Thursday questioned the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication over its apparent collaboration with a mobile service provider and a public sector university in a project that aims to develop an indigenous Large Language Model (LLM). | LLMs are trained on immense amount of data to make them capable of generating responses…
(2025-08-01). Govt to use ops, laws, narrative to weed out terror. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The government has approved a multi-pronged approach to eliminate terrorism under which operations will be carried out against terrorists, along with stronger laws and national discourse to root out extremism. | The plan was approved at a meeting of the civil and military leadership on Thursday. | The meeting of the Steering Committee on Counter-Terrorism and Establishment of the State Writ (Harden the State) was chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It was also attended by the chief of army staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. | A source privy to the meeting told Dawn the prime minister addressed…
(2025-08-01). Trump is right about Indian economy, says Rahul Gandhi. dawn.com • US president criticises India for doing business with Russia, describing both economies as 'dead'
| • Medvedev brushes aside Trump's attack | NEW DELHI: By declaring the Indian economy as dead in the water on Thursday, President Donald Trump has put Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party in a bind. Until recently, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was canvassing support for the US president's election. Its supporters were holding special prayers and muttering mystical chants for Trump's victory. There was at least one temple created where a sculptured image of Trump…
(2025-08-01). Pakistani satellite reaches orbit after launch from China. dawn.com 
THE Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket, carrying the Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite-1, takes off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in China's Sichuan province.—X / @betterpakistan | ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani satellite has been successfully The Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite-1 (PRSS-1), aboard a Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket, was launched at 10am (GMT+8) on Thursday. | It has successfully entered its preset orbit, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has sai…
(2025-08-01). Six security personnel injured in Bannu quadcopter attack. dawn.com 
BANNU: Smoke billows from an alleged terrorist hideout, which was destroyed by security personnel during an intelligence-based operation.—Dawn | LAKKI MARWAT: At least six law enforcement personnel were injured in a quadcopter attack on Miryan police station in Bannu district on Thursday amid an ongoing operation against terrorists in the Nurar area. | A police official said a joint intelligence-based operation was launched by police, security forces and Counter-Terrorism Depar ≠tment (CTD) commandos targeting terrorists in the Miryan police station area. The operation followed intelligence about…
(2025-08-01). Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway project 'to start in April'. dawn.com • NA communications committee concerned over third revision in toll tax, says move violates existing policy
| • NHA gets flak for awarding Carec project contract to joint venture led by 'disqualified' firm | ISLAMABAD: The top-priority Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway "We will start the project by April next year," NHA Chairman Sheharyar Sikandar told the meeting, chaired by MNA Ijaz Jak…
(2025-08-01). Cloudburst causes floods in Ghizer, Hunza. dawn.com GILGIT: More cloudburst-induced floods hit Ghizer and Hunza districts on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction. | According to the Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA), the heavy rainfall led to flooding in Khatam village in Ghizer's Gupis Valley, blocking the Ghizer-Shandur Road and damaging agricultural land and private properties. | The floodwaters also caused significant damage to the irrigation channel in Ghalapan village in Gojal, upper Hunza, which provides water for over 50,000 forest trees, according to residents. | The Gilgit-Baltistan government has declared 37 villages across the r…
(2025-08-01). Pakistan secures 'landmark' tariff deal as US attitude shifts. dawn.com 
• No official word from US; PM Shehbaz thanks Trump
| • Islamabad says agreement includes reduction of tariffs; diplomatic circles believe US will charge 15-20pc on Pakistani goods
| • Trump rails against India, Russia; many countries still in a lurch as tariff deadline expires | WASHINGTON: A day after signing an
(2025-08-01). Terror groups 'may exploit' tensions in South Asia, UN report warns. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: In the aftermath of the April 22 The assessment came in the thirty-sixth report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, which was submitted to the UN Security Council Committee earlier this week. | The report, covering January to June 2025, warned that terrorist groups were increasingly likely to exp…
(2025-08-01). Minor booked under ATA for sharing video on social media. dawn.com GWADAR: A minor has been booked in a terror abettment case in Gwadar for allegedly sharing a video on social media, officials told Dawn. | The case, registered by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Makran, accuses a seven-year-old boy of sharing the video of a speech by human rights activist Gulzar Dost in Turbat. | The boy was presented in a court on Thursday. | Officials said the controversial speech delivered by Mr Dost was shared on TikTok by the minor, which was a crime under the Anti Terrorism Act, since the orator was placed in the Fourth Schedule by the provincial government. | Mr Dost has been in de…
(2025-08-01). Poverty by design | . dawn.com ACCORDING to the World Bank's new poverty estimates, 44.7 per cent of Pakistan's population (around 110 million) Meanwhile, per capita income has increased to $1,824 in FY25. But this rise…
(2025-08-01). Community and governance | . dawn.com CAN we have a law-enforcement officer or a video camera on every street corner, in every public space, physical and online? Clearly not. How do societies ensure that the people abide by the law when there is little fear of being caught in the absence of the law-enforcement officer? Through ethics, community standards and the fear of being thought ill of. | For instance, you are alone on a street where a fancy car is parked. You see a Rs5,000 note lying on the front seat of the car. Will you break the window of the car to get it? No one else is visible on the street and there are no video cameras either. So, the p…
(2025-08-01). Broadcaster's exorbitant demand may jeopardise Asia Cup. dawn.com LAHORE: This year's A highly exorbitant rate set for Pakistan's region by official broadcaster of the Asia Cup based in India plus the uncertainty prevailing over the pinnacle clash of the event between Pakistan and India, the chances are bleak that any sports channel in Pakistan could buy the…
(2025-08-01). Pakistani goods face reduced 19pc US tariff as Trump hits dozens of countries with steep duties. dawn.com United States President Donald Trump has introduced tariffs on exports from dozens of trading partners, including a 19 per cent tariff on Pakistani goods — revised from the previous 29pc — a day after the two countries Late on Wednesday night, a Pakistani
(2025-08-01). 5 cops martyred after Katcha bandits attack police checkpoint in Punjab's Rahim Yar Khan. dawn.com Five cops were martyred after bandits of the Katcha area attacked a police checkpoint in Rahim Yar Khan, a statement from the Punjab police said on Friday. | For decades, According to a statement from the office of the Inspector General of Punjab, almost 40 bandits, using rocket…
(2025-08-01). Pakistan to get first US oil shipment as Cnergyico seals import deal. dawn.com Pakistan's largest refiner The West Texas Intermediate light crude cargo will be loaded from Houston this month and is expected to…
(2025-08-01). Hippos Invade Villages in Masindi. plusnews.ug 
Residents of Miirya sub-county in Masindi district are living in fear following an invasion of Hippopotamuses in the area. The affected villages are Katagurukwa, Kinuuma, Kibaali, Balyegomba, Kijenga, Kyarukunya, and Kigezi. The hippos are originating from a nearby stream in the area. The residents say they are fearing for their livelihoods and food security …
(2025-08-01). Uganda to Host Inaugural Development Finance Summit. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is set to host the inaugural Uganda Development Finance Summit from September 1-2, 2025, at the Speke Resort Convention Centre in Kampala. Convened by the Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the country's national Development Finance Institution, the summit will gather over 400 high-level delegates from across Africa and beyond. Held …
(2025-08-01). Iran Refutes Allegations in Statement by Western Governments. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry dismissed the "baseless" accusations that 14 Western countries have leveled against the Islamic Republic in a joint statement.
(2025-08-01). Iran Reaffirms Support for Palestine's Right to Self-Determination. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations emphasized that lasting peace and security in the region can only be achieved through the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, rooted in the genuine will of its original inhabitants regardless of their religion.
(2025-08-01). Iran Voices Concern about Sudan Crisis. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry expressed concern about the deterioration of domestic conflict in Sudan following the announcement of formation of a new parallel government.
(2025-08-01). UK's Starmer and Lammy Prepare Ground for Dubious "Peace Plan" dissidentvoice.org Public opinion and party pressure have forced Sir Keir Starmer and David Lammy to speak warm words about Palestinian statehood. But these guys are a Zionist double-act and will do the Palestinians no favours if they can help it. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, addressing the UN Conference on The Peaceful Settlement of the Question …
(2025-08-01). Mirror or Mirage? The Future of Truth and Freedom of the Press Today. dissidentvoice.org Truth or Perception? True to the words of the legendary 19th-century French novelist Gustave Flaubert, "there is no truth. There is only perception". The truth may sound or taste bitter. But in reality, there is no singular truth and perception about anything and everything in this divine universe, even about the most abstract ones. Inherent …
(2025-08-01). The Zionist Brutalization and Detainment of Chris Smalls: Emblematic of the White Supremacy at the Core of Zionism. dissidentvoice.org The Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) unequivocally denounces the brutal assault and abduction of Amazon Labor Union co-founder Chris Smalls, who was detained by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Though he is now released, the exceptionally heinous treatment of Smalls by the Zionist state forces demonstrates the historical neurotic fear of any interconnection between Black …
(2025-08-01). Saturday 8/2: Free virtual screening of the documentary "The Hidden History of Israel" indybay.org
(2025-08-01). The Wars of Today: Space-Age Perils, Militarizing Space, "More than 2.000 Satellites in Orbit" . Fraudulent Pretexts. globalresearch.ca
(2025-08-01). What's the Most Realistic Scenario in Which the West Might Replace Zelensky? globalresearch.ca
(2025-08-01). "The Path to God" by German Spiritual Author BॠYin Râ. Part VI. montanarcc.substack.com
(2025-08-01). What Can the Smallpox Vaccines Teach Us About COVID Vax Injuries? midwesterndoctor.com
(2025-08-01). Post-WWII Prosperity Becomes 1960s Assassinations and War. Part II: "The CIA and the Rockefellers," "Eisenhower Is Elected as the Cold War Accelerates" montanarcc.substack.com
(2025-08-01). Your politics, age, and gender predict your disaster readiness. grist.org
(2025-08-01). 'The Acquitted in 7/11 Mumbai Blasts, Deserve an Apology, Yet Our Fight Goes On'. Aliza Noor
(2025-08-01). Fact-Check: Video of BJP MP Arun Govil Falsely Shared as Him Criticising PM Modi. Tanishq Khare
(2025-08-01). 'Dhadak 2' Isn't Just a Love Story—It's a Caste Reckoning. Dushyant Arora
(2025-08-01). Burundi journalist Sandra Muhoza still behind bars, 2 months after appeal ruling. CPJ Staff
(2025-08-01). CPJ, partners call on Georgia to free Mzia Amaglobeli ahead of verdict. CPJ Staff
(2025-08-01). Syrian photojournalist killed while covering clashes in Sweida. CPJ Staff
(2025-08-01). Kurdish journalist Omed Baroshky's imprisonment extended by 6 months. CPJ Staff
(2025-08-01). Yemeni journalist Abduljabar Bajabeer arrested amid crackdown in Hadramout. CPJ Staff
(2025-08-01). Guatemala's Zamora detained 3 years; groups demand his release. CPJ Staff
(2025-08-01). Diplomacy Watch: Is Europe out of bargaining chips? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-08-01). Reservoir to provide water for North West communities. sanews.gov.za
(2025-08-01). Bloodied Faces, Sobbing Children: Immigration Officers Smash Car Windows to Speed Up Arrests. scheerpost.com
(2025-08-01). Media Sidelined Deadly Consequences of Trump's Reconciliation Bill. scheerpost.com
(2025-08-01). US Activist Chris Smalls Released From Israeli Prison After Beating by Officers. scheerpost.com
(2025-08-01). Chongqing's summer night glows with charm and vitality. ecns.cn
(2025-08-01). Nanchang holds flag-raising ceremony to mark Army Day. ecns.cn
(2025-08-01). Cambodia and Thailand, a flashpoint for destabilizing Southeast Asia. strategic-culture.su
(2025-08-01). Which countries are included in Trump's latest round of adjusted tariffs? aljazeera.com
(2025-08-01). Yes Minister on Global Warming. wattsupwiththat.com