en.irna.ir (2026-07-13). Criticizing Iran for exercising self-defense is irresponsible: Foreign MinistryForeign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says Iran's military actions in the region are a legitimate exercise of self-defense against "continued blatant military aggression" by the United States and Israel.
(2026-07-13). US strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz. newarab.com 
(2026-07-13). Hormuz: High AC Costs as UK Heat Wave kills Thousands. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — What does the Middle East have to do with the brutal British heat wave that has left thousands dead over the past two months? Everything. The Hormuz Crisis has heated back up again, with multiple US strikes on southwestern Iranian ports and Iranian attacks on US military installations such as the HQ of the Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain and on the Gulf Arab states more generally. Several Qatari civilians, including a child, were injured by Iranian drone strikes on Sunday. | The US attacks resumed in part because the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps on Friday targeted a Qatari…
(2026-07-13). Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed. tribune.com.pk 
US and Iranian forces have exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting US facilities in states across the Gulf on Sunday and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz. | The renewed violence casts further doubt on the future of an interim US-Iranian agreement signed last month that aimed to reopen the strait and end the war after a further 60 days of negotiations. | The strikes were the latest in a cycle of attacks and counter-attacks as Iran seeks to assert control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. However, the barrage marked an escalation…
(2026-07-13). Iran, US exchange fresh missile and drone attacks across Gulf. geo.tv 
(2026-07-13). Trump threatens to "decimate and destroy" Iran as US continues onslaught. wsws.org The US military bombed Iran throughout the weekend, striking about 140 targets Saturday night—the largest single barrage of the week—and launching at least two more rounds on Sunday. In all, the New York Times reported that US forces have struck some 310 targets in Iran over the past week.
(2026-07-13). Trump Admin must Publish Iran Girl School Findings. juancole.com By Etan Mabourakh | This article was originally published by New details are emerging about the U.S. attack on the Minab school that killed 168 people — and yet the Trump administration continues to stonewall and is refusing to release findings, even as CNN reports that U.S. military officials knew within days what happened. | Here's what we know: On the morning of February 28, 2026, the first day of "Operation Epic Fury," the United States bombed the Shajareh Tayyebeh…
(2026-07-13). Israel releases video of hidden tunnels below Lebanon's Beaufort Castle. aljazeera.com The Israeli Army has released footage of what it says are hidden tunnels under Lebanon's historic Beaufort Castle.
(2026-07-13). Saturday 7/18: "No Neutrals There, Labor Zionism, & the Struggle For Palestine" Book Presentation & Panel. indybay.org Henry Schmidt Room | ILWU Local 10 | 400 North Point St. | San Francisco…
(2026-07-13). Friday 7/17: All Out on July 17! Defend Cuba Against U.S. Imperialism! indybay.org 24th Street Mission BART…
(2026-07-13). Un suizo solidario con Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Una labor de amistad con entrega total a la causa de ayudar a Cuba la desempeña el médico suizo Beppe Savary-Borioli, quien asume esta tarea con mucha ternura por seguir el paradigma ejemplar de Ernesto Che Guevara y para desafiar al criminal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos. | En sus labores profesionales trabaja en el salvamento de personas en ambulancias y helicópteros, y sus conocimientos también lo desarrolla en acopiar medicamentos e insumos médicos donados por muchas personas de buena voluntad para enviar a la isla caribeña en contenedores marítimos. Pertenece a la orga…
(2026-07-13). Eight people including girl killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza. newarab.com 
Eight Palestinians, including a 9-year-old girl, were killed, while others were injured on Sunday in an Israeli strike on Eyewitnesses and medical sources said that injured people and the remains of four people killed were transferred to the Al-Quds Hospital after a strike targeted a building in the Sabra neighbourhood south of Gaza City. | Following the strike, residents received phone calls from the Israeli army ordering them to evacuate the area because further attacks would take places. | Local eyewitnesses adde…
(2026-07-13). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel's siege on Gaza. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-13). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). Russia's night of fire: Putin's lethal missiles pound Ukrainian cities as Zelensky begs for arsenal. hindustantimes.com Russia launched another large-scale missile and drone attack across Ukraine, striking multiple cities in one of the latest waves of bombardment. According to Reuters, the July 11 attacks killed at least eight people and wounded dozens. In Sumy, two Russian glide bombs hit near a bus stop, killing five people and injuring around 30 others, while CCTV footage captured a woman shielding a child as the explosion unfolded. Additional strikes hit Zaporizhzhia and Odesa, as Ukraine said Russia fired six ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles and 121 drones. Kyiv claimed its air defences intercepted 111 drones and two c…
(2026-07-13). Typhoon Bavi weakens as east China gradually resumes normal activities. ecns.cn Typhoon Bavi weakened to a severe tropical storm early Sunday, allowing transportation services to gradually return to normal in parts of eastern China.
(2026-07-13). Chinese space firm recognized at AI summit for open-source satellite platform. ecns.cn A Chinese commercial space company has received international recognition at the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland, after its open-source satellite design platform was selected for the AI for Good Innovate for Impact Report 2026.
(2026-07-13). Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies aged 78. aljazeera.com Neill was one of a host of actors who achieved international fame after an explosion of Australian films in the 1970s.
(2026-07-13). China's railways handle 2.348b passenger trips in H1 2026. ecns.cn China's railways handled a record 2.348 billion passenger trips in the first half of 2026, up 5% YoY, including 12.314 million trips made by international travelers, up 33.6% from the same period last year, official data showed Monday.
(2026-07-13). Elderly Palestinian describes being beaten up by Israeli settlers. aljazeera.com Israeli settlers assaulted 79-year-old Ibrahim al-Jabour and his family in Masafer Yatta in the Occupied West Bank.
(2026-07-13). Cross-Strait summer camp attracts 20 Taiwan youth to Guangdong. ecns.cn The Overseas Subcamp and Guangdong Sub-Camp of the 23rd All-China Federation of Taiwan Compatriots (ACFTC) Youth Summer Camp for Taiwanese Compatriots opened in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province on Sunday.
(2026-07-13). Japan's pet care industry booms as 'fur babies' outnumber infants. aljazeera.com Japanese baby product manufacturers turn their attention to the pet market amid collapsing birthrate.
(2026-07-13). Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Soccer hits $76 million at box office. ecns.cn The box office for Chinese director Stephen Chow's new film Kung Fu Soccer has reached 515 million (about U.S. $75.99 million) as of 10.00 a.m. Monday, according to real-time data from Dengta Pro.
(2026-07-13). 'South China Sea Arbitration': Who's behind this political farce. ecns.cn On July 12, 2016, an illegal and invalid "award" landed, aimed at denying China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea.
(2026-07-13). Chinese medical team provides free healthcare services in Tanzania. ecns.cn The 35th Chinese medical team in Zanzibar, Tanzania, held a free medical outreach event on Saturday, offering basic healthcare services and health education to local residents.
(2026-07-13). China's economy shows steady growth in H1. ecns.cn China's economy continued its steady recovery in the first half of 2026, with consumer spending picking up and high-tech industries maintaining strong growth momentum, according to the State Information Center (SIC) under the National Development and Reform Commission.
(2026-07-13). Monday 7/13: Emergency phonebank to stop Deadly US-Israel Military Merger. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-07-13). Thursday 7/9: Operation North Star. indybay.org Naval Postgraduate School SLOAT AVE GATE 1 University Way Monterey…
(2026-07-13). Religious Zealots Embedded in the US Government and Supreme Court Murder American Mothers. indybay.org The Dangers of Religion in Government and the Violation of the Constitution…
(2026-07-13). Deal struck for Ridglan Farms shutdown, transfer of remaining dogs. indybay.org 'Not one dog will remain' nonprofit Big Dog Ranch Rescue says…
(2026-07-13). Sunday 7/12: Palantir in Our Hospitals – How the company is expanding into healthcare. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/cwrGXyy7Sjus2q6……
(2026-07-13). Friday 7/17: Discussion: Pt.3 Declaration of Independence:Inventions & Distortions of Reality & History. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-07-13). Watergate, White Water and Now, Green Water. indybay.org "Free Davey" supporters chanted and picketed outside the Superior Court of the District of Columbia this morning, where indicted former Olympian slalom canoeist, Davey Hearn, 67 was being arraigned on what supporters describe as false charges of "vandalizing" the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on June 19. During the hearing, Hearn denied any wrongdoing, and his attorney, Mary Dohrmann, entered a plea of not guilty during the brief court session.
(2026-07-13). Volkswagen's rigged game: Union officials and company executives unite to destroy jobs. wsws.org Fearing an explosive reaction from the workforce, the supervisory board reached no concrete decisions on 9 July about plant closures or the number of jobs to be cut, but it did set the course for them.
(2026-07-13). Moxie Lieberman: 1970-2026. wsws.org Moxie Lieberman, a fiber artist and former member of the Socialist Equality Party, died very prematurely at 55 after years of chronic illness and the ongoing assault on public health.
(2026-07-13). Dengue epidemic infects tens of thousands, exposing collapse of Sri Lanka's public health system. wsws.org The epidemic, which has killed nearly 50 people, is a social crime produced by the systematic destruction of Sri Lanka's public health system by successive governments.
(2026-07-13). Australian Rich List: Record high wealth at the top during historic cost-of-living crisis. wsws.org The wealthiest 48 billionaires hold more wealth than the bottom 40 percent of the population, some 11 million people.
(2026-07-13). Rank-and-file candidate for UAW president Will Lehman calls on Deere workers to reject 2-year contract extension. wsws.org Agriculture equipment maker John Deere is demanding a two-year contract extension for 10,000 UAW members in Iowa, Illinois and Kansas.
(2026-07-13). Deadly Bangkok pub blaze revives concerns over fire safety lapses. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng reports from the site where a deadly fire tore through a Bangkok pub around midnight on Monday.
(2026-07-13). France's New Anti-Racism Plan Falls Short. hrw.org Click to expand Image | France's junior Minister for equality Aurore Berge during the presentation of the new national Plan to fight against racism, antisemitism and discrimination based on origin at the Bibliotheque Nationale of France (BNF) in Paris on July 6, 2026. | © 2026 Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-07-13). Croatia border pushbacks leave refugees trapped in Europe. newarab.com 
"Europe is for Christians only; go back to Muslim countries." | M.Q.*, a Sudanese refugee, says these were the words a Croatian police officer shouted at him before he was "beaten, robbed of his phone, passport and money, and forced to walk barefoot back into Bosnia" after trying to seek His account echoes years of reports recording allegations of violent pushbacks at Croatia's border. Human rights organisations, journalists, and monitoring groups have documented repeated allegations th…
(2026-07-13). Sun Yingsha's wax figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds Shanghai. ecns.cn Chinese table tennis star Sun Yingsha has been immortalized in wax with the official unveiling of her figure at Madame Tussauds Shanghai. The figure was added as a permanent exhibit at the iconic attraction on Monday, marking a historic milestone for the 25‚Äëyear‚Äëold world champion.
(2026-07-13). Are Messi, Mbappe, Yamal and Kane in the best World Cup semifinals yet? aljazeera.com France, Spain, England and Argentina have the stars for the semifinals, but will the performances match the reputations?>
(2026-07-13). Friday 9/11: Breathe the Sun. indybay.org 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-07-13). At least 27 dead as fire engulfs popular Bangkok pub near Chatuchak market. aljazeera.com At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured, many critically, after a fire ripped through a popular pub in Bangkok.
(2026-07-13). Convicted felon President Trump's evil activities are destroying our nation. indybay.org The face of evil on the exterior wall of the Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C.
(2026-07-13). AI Protest at Three Corporate Locations. indybay.org Protests at OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepMind end with Pizza and Dancing at the Embarcadero…
(2026-07-13). California Congressman Ro Khanna detained by Zionist settlers and Israeli soldiers in the West Bank. wsws.org Representative Ro Khanna and his delegation were detained by a gang of armed Zionist settler vigilantes and a group of four Israeli soldiers for more than an hour on Wednesday during a tour of the West Bank.
(2026-07-13). Chinese police probe 25 flood-rumor cases, penalize 27. ecns.cn Chinese police have investigated 25 cases involving online rumors related to floods and other natural disasters, resulting in four criminal detentions and 23 administrative penalties, the Ministry of Public Security said on Monday.
(2026-07-13). Guangxi Red Cross receives over $26.7 million in flood relief donations. ecns.cn The Guangxi Red Cross has received 191.59 million yuan (about $26.7 million) in donations as of noon Saturday, following severe flooding in the region triggered by Typhoon Maysak.
(2026-07-13). Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway marks 1,000 days of safe operations. ecns.cn The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway has marked 1,000 days of safe and orderly operation as of Sunday, with cumulative passenger trips exceeding 16.58 million, the railway's operator said on Monday.
(2026-07-13). Insights | Regional expert: boost policy efficiency to tackle structural economic challenges. ecns.cn Policymakers need to understand key differences between ASEAN+3 economies very closely and then try to come up with the priorities, said Seung Hyun (Luke) Hong, group head and lead economist of Fiscal Surveillance Group, ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office(AMRO), with China News Network.
(2026-07-13). Mill Valley, CA Seniors Mark 23rd Continuous Year of Protesting for Peace. indybay.org Mill Valley Seniors for Peace have demonstrated continuously on a Mill Valley street corner since 2003, at first against the looming Iraq War and now against the lawlessness of the 47 administration.
(2026-07-13). "We will not work until we have justice for Lorenzo" : Hundreds protest ICE murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas. wsws.org Protesters spoke to the WSWS about the terror gripping immigrant communities, the complicity of the Democratic Party, and the power of workers to shut down construction and the ports.
(2026-07-13). Trump, Democrats, media mourn right-wing warmonger Lindsey Graham. wsws.org Graham was a spineless political hack who is now being glorified as a titan of the Senate, in order to build support for further US military aid to Ukraine.
(2026-07-13). SF Mayor New Supervisor Wong Gets Promotion To Captain Alan Wong! indybay.org Lurie's New Supervisor Wong Gets Promotion To Captain Alan Wong!
(2026-07-13). China's Guo Hanyu wins first Grand Slam women's doubles title at Wimbledon. ecns.cn China's Guo Hanyu, partnering with France's Kristina Mladenovic at Wimbledon, won her first Grand Slam women's doubles title on Sunday.
(2026-07-13). Connecticut v. Exxon — the Sher Edling connection. wattsupwiththat.com Basic point is, the interconnectedness of these lawsuits becomes ever more apparent the deeper anyone examines these.
(2026-07-13). Wednesday 7/15: Movie Night: Israelism + Q&A. indybay.org Santa Clara County Democratic Party Headquarters | 2901 Moorpark Ave, #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2026-07-13). Tuesday 7/28: 160th Anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers – our California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail. indybay.org California State Capitol – West Steps | Capitol Mall & 10th Street | Downtown Sacramento, CA…
(2026-07-13). Germany: Interior ministers are calling for a crackdown on Indymedia and "left-wing extremists" indybay.org Apparently the ministers of interior of the german federal states are urging the minister of interior of germany to outlaw de.indymedia.org. | This isn't law yet. | German indymedia's statement is below.
(2026-07-13). China launches domestically developed 100,000-card AI computing cluster. ecns.cn Chinese technology company Sugon has brought online the country's first fully domestic AI computing cluster, built with 100,000 accelerator cards.
(2026-07-13). Bangladesh: Landslides Deadly for Rohingya Refugees. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Rescuers work at the site of a landslide at a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, July 8, 2026. | © 2026 Shamimul Islam Faisal/AP Photo | (Bangkok) — The deadly risks facing Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh were evident from landslides in July 2026, that killed at least 17 people and displaced more than 3,000, Human Rights Watch said today. Bangladesh has been hosting over a million Rohingya refugees for nearly a decade, with expanding families crammed into bamboo and tarp shelters on steep, deforested hillsides that are highly vulnerable during the monsoon seaso…
(2026-07-13). Can Nigeria's drone industry deliver Africa's defence sovereignty. aljazeera.com Military manufacturing may be growing, but defence sovereignty depends on far more than production.
(2026-07-13). China allocates additional $14.7 million for flood recovery in Guangxi. ecns.cn China has allocated an additional 100 million yuan (about $14.7 million) from the central budget to support emergency recovery efforts after rainstorms-triggered floods in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, according to China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on Sunday.
(2026-07-13). China's reusable rocket milestone boosts momentum in commercial space sector. ecns.cn China's first successful controlled recovery of a launch vehicle booster is adding momentum to the country's commercial space industry, as more companies pursue stock market listings and reusable rocket technology.
(2026-07-13). 27 killed, several injured as massive fire engulfs Bangkok pub, rescue operation underway. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A massive fire broke out at a pub in Bangkok early on Monday, killing at least 27 people and injuring several others, according to Thai authorities. The blaze spread rapidly through the building, trapping many people inside before firefighters managed to bring it under control. | The fire started shortly after midnight at the Na Ladprao pub in northern Bangkok, triggering a large emergency response. According to the Associated Press, 63 people were injured in the incident, with Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt saying that 22 of them are in critical condition. | Videos from the scene showed fla…
(2026-07-13). China issues red alerts for flash floods, geological hazards. ecns.cn Chinese authorities on Sunday evening activated two separate red alerts, the highest level in China's four-tier system, for flash floods and geological hazards, as torrential rains continued to lash multiple regions across the country.
(2026-07-13). No Chinese citizens killed in Bangkok bar fire: embassy. ecns.cn No Chinese citizens have been found among the victims of a deadly bar fire in Bangkok that killed at least 27 people and injured 63 others, China's embassy in Thailand said on Monday.
(2026-07-13). Garbage heap collapse kills nine at India waste plant. geo.tv 
Picture shows an excavator tries to contain the fire as smoke billows from burning garbage at landfill site. — ReutersIncident occurred after heavy rains, says facility's official.Operations temporarily suspended at the plant.Climate change increases extreme weather events in India: …
(2026-07-13). Australia, Fiji sign "Ocean of Peace Alliance" to escalate anti-China offensive. wsws.org The cynically named "Peace" alliance creates a new mechanism for pulling Fiji and the region into an aggressive war against China, actively prepared by the US.
(2026-07-13). The Philippines' territorial claims over the Nansha Islands: Fantasy versus reality. ecns.cn Peace, stability, cooperation and development in the South China Sea are outcomes jointly upheld by regional countries over a long period of time.
(2026-07-13). Chilean court moves to overturn acquittal of Carabineros officer who blinded Gustavo Gatica. wsws.org The June 25 ruling opens the door to a new trial for Claudio Crespo, whose 2019 shooting of a student protester became an international symbol of police state violence, and whose January acquittal under the Naín-Retamal Law epitomized the institutionalization of impunity.
(2026-07-13). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-13). Against austerity, rearmament and fascism. wsws.org The Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei (Socialist Equality Party, SGP) is standing in the Berlin House of Representatives elections to oppose the warmongering, which is being pursued by all the parties in the Bundestag, and to build a socialist movement.
(2026-07-13). Mobilize the working class to stop ICE murder and bring Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's killers to justice! wsws.org A mass movement must be built to defend the democratic rights of every worker. It must mobilize the immense economic and social power of the working class through independent workplace and neighborhood committees capable of monitoring and responding to state violence and preparing industrial action.
(2026-07-13). Tossing the Trump Administration into the Dustbin of History. indybay.org At a mock "Great American State Fair," where several customary carnival attractions were notably absent, members of the activist group Th!rd Act offered an alternative activity today at Dupont Circle: the opportunity to toss a sweater-clad, voodoo-style doll bearing the image of Donald Trump and his administration officials into a box labeled the "Dustbin of History."
(2026-07-13). Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old tomb near Egypt's Luxor. newarab.com 
Archaeologists uncovered a 3,000-year-old tomb near the southern Egyptian city of The tomb, identified as belonging to a man named Paser, was found by a Dutch archaeological mission from Leiden University in the Sheikh Abd el-Qurna necropolis on Luxor's West Bank, according to Egypt's tourism and antiqu…
(2026-07-13). Monday 7/13: Vigil for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Killed by ICE in Houston. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-07-13). Heavy floods submerge roads, vehicles in northern China. tribune.com.pk 
Severe flooding in China's northern Hebei province and northeastern Liaoning province submerged roads and swept away cars, while people swam and paddle-boarded along neighbourhood streets, videos on social media showed. | Water levels rose to more than two metres on roads in Kuancheng, a county in Hebei, according to a resident's account that was broadcast by local official media. | Kuancheng is home to around 240,000 people and is located on the banks of the Luan River. Several cars were filmed crashing into each other in Kuancheng as they bobbed up and down a waterlogged road before being carried away by the…
(2026-07-13). Advanced smart driving expands to China's EV mass market. ecns.cn Advanced smart driving features, once found only in high-end electric vehicles, are increasingly available in models priced at around 100,000 yuan (about $14,700) as Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) makers move into the mass market.
(2026-07-13). How former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built Qatar's economy. aljazeera.com Sheikh Hamad, who passed away aged 74 on Sunday, reshaped Qatar's economy by building lasting wealth and growth.
(2026-07-13). Democrats in crisis after collapse of fake "working class" candidacy of Graham Platner in Maine. wsws.org In the attempt to reverse the collapse of working class support for the Democrats and give the party a "progressive" veneer, promoters such as Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna downplayed the Nazi Totenkopf (death's head) tattoo Platner had emblazoned on his chest while in the Marines.
(2026-07-13). Saturday 7/11: Free virtual screening of the feature documentary film "Kafr Kassem" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NObb……
(2026-07-13). Chinese scientist awarded with Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences. ecns.cn Chinese scientist Pan Jianwei has been awarded the Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences, the University of Science and Technology of China announced on Sunday.
(2026-07-13). At least 27 die in Bangkok pub blaze. geo.tv 
Members of emergency personnel work next to casualties at the site of a deadly fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand, July 13, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-07-13). Foreign passenger trips on China's railways surge 33.6% in H1 2026. ecns.cn In the first half of 2026, China's railways handled 12.314 million trips by foreign passengers, up 33.6 percent year on year.
(2026-07-13). Israel to hold parliamentary election on October 27. newarab.com 
Israel is set to hold a national election on October 27, according to Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, its first since The precise ballot date had been unclear since the However, coalition head Ofir Katz told a parliamentary committee on Sunday that the original October 2…
(2026-07-13). 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao youth AI competition held in Shenzhen. ecns.cn The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Youth Artificial Intelligence Competition, based on the theme of "AI Empowers the Future, Innovation Integrates the Bay Area," was held in Shenzhen on Saturday.
(2026-07-13). Lorain County Job and Family Services strike passes 140 days as federal assault on social programs deepens. wsws.org Lorain County Job and Family Services workers say they will not accept poverty wages, unaffordable health care and chronic understaffing.
(2026-07-13). Saturday 7/18: Show Me Your Bottom Line: Art and Eco-Punishment. indybay.org 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-07-13). Guggenheim museum workers, public defenders in New York City vote to authorize strike action. wsws.org In two separate votes, staff at the Guggenheim Museum and hundreds of public defense attorneys in New York City, all members of the UAW, overwhelmingly authorized strike action, demanding higher wages, improved healthcare and a reversal of declining living and working conditions.
(2026-07-13). The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 and St. Louis Commune & the 2027 Commemoration. indybay.org The 150th anniversary of the 1877 national railway strike will be commemorated in St. Louis and other cities around the country.
(2026-07-13). This week in history: July 13-19. wsws.org South Korea denounces Japan's wartime textbook whitewash; Italian Communist Party advances the "Historic Compromise"; Belgium's King Leopold III abdicates; would-be assassins of Atatàºrk hanged in ƒ∞zmir.
(2026-07-13). Saturday 7/25: Lunch & Learn: Censorship in Higher Education: The Case of a Tenured Professor. indybay.org Santa Clara County Democratic Party Head Quarters (SCCDP HQ) | 2901 Moorpark Avenue Suite #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2026-07-13). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-07-13). Felony charges brought against 47 animal rights activists after Ridglan Farms raid. indybay.org The defendants could face years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines on charges of burglary, theft and property damage…
(2026-07-13). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-07-13). 1199SEIU seeks to impose sellout contract on 86,000 New York healthcare workers. wsws.org The union leadership has produced a tentative agreement that cuts real wages and provides no genuine protection against AI-driven layoffs.
(2026-07-13). FIFA World Cup: Which semifinal team has best chance to win the trophy? aljazeera.com
(2026-07-13). Trump seeks to impose fascistic version of US history on Smithsonian museum. wsws.org The administration has sought to suppress historical views at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History not conforming to far-right and Christian fundamentalist conceptions.
(2026-07-13). Stocking program boosts fish population in Guangzhou's LiuXi River. ecns.cn A total of 460,000 juvenile fish were released into the Liuxi River in Conghua District, Guangzhou, on Friday as part of the district's ongoing fishery conservation efforts.
(2026-07-13). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). ICRC Hosts High-Level Dialogue with Diplomatic Community on Cyber Warfare and IHL. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). Immersive Technology: See What We See. Understand What We Do. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-13). Iran: Khamenei's Funeral as Politics and Diplomacy. juancole.com
(2026-07-13). Producción de alimentos con una nueva perspectiva: una prioridad de la ciencia villaclareña. radiohc.cu 
La ciencia y la innovación en Villa Clara son puntos claves para impulsar programas estratégicos como la producción de alimentos. | Hoy el contexto que vive el país es muy difícil, incluso para aplicar resultados, si se tiene en cuenta que faltan muchos recursos, insumos, combustible y la garantía de la imprescindible energía eléctrica para impulsar este asunto vital. | Así lo reconoce el Doctor en Ciencias Raciel Lima Orozco, Vicerrector de la Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas, Coordinador del Grupo de Alimentos del Polo científico productivo villaclareño y un acucioso investigador de la temática d…
(2026-07-13). Sunday 7/12: Justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo: Protest Against ICE Violence. indybay.org Gateway Plaza | Castro Street & El Camino Real | Mountain View, CA 94040…
(2026-07-12). Extremist "Hawk" Lindsey Graham Dies. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | One of the most aggressive far-right politicians in the United States and a close friend of convicted former President Donald Trump, died suddenly this Saturday, July 11, while still serving in the Senate. | NBC News reported that emergency services responded to a call about a "cardiac arrest" at the politician's home. | Lindsey Graham became one of Trump's closest allies, speaking with him frequently and accompanying him on the golf course. He advised him on foreign policy issues, such as Iran and Russia, and the day before his de…
(2026-07-12). Irán responde a oleada de ataques de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu Estados Unidos lanzó hoy nuevos bombardeos contra varias zonas en Irán, en lo que se considera la tercera oleada de bombardeos en menos de una semana. | Los ataques fueron confirmados por el Comando Central de Estados Unidos (CENTCOM) y alcanzaron alrededor de 140 objetivos militares. | Según un comunicado de la entidad, las operaciones fueron ejecutadas en respuesta a lo que Washington calificó como ataques iraníes contra un buque mercante en el estrecho de Ormuz. | Precisó que las fuerzas estadounidenses emplearon municiones guiadas de precisión lanzadas desde aviones de combate, drones y buques de guerra para…
(2026-07-12). Strait of Hormuz shut after US launches fresh strikes on Iran following IRGC attacks ships. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States carried out a fresh round of airstrikes on Iran on Saturday after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) allegedly attacked the Cyprus-flagged container ship M/V GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the US military. | The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the attack on the commercial vessel left one civilian crew member missing. It added that the ship caught fire, suffered heavy damage to its engine room, and could no longer continue its journey. | In a post on X, CENTCOM said Iran had been given another chance to follow previous agreements after earlier atta…
(2026-07-12). Iran, US trade more strikes as fighting escalates. newarab.com 
Iran said Sunday it was closing the The latest exchange of fire was sparked by another Iranian attack on a commercial ship in the strait, whose crew were forced to abandon the vessel after it went up in flames. | The escalation is the latest to undermine an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at endi…
(2026-07-12). UK weighs Hormuz tolls as Qatar joins Iran-Oman talks. newarab.com 
(2026-07-12). 120000 reasons not to forget: Poland slams Ukraine over Volhynia genocide, 'Reconciliation isn't…'. hindustantimes.com Polish President Karol Nawrocki said reconciliation with Ukraine must not come at the cost of forgetting the victims of the Volhynia massacres during World War II. Speaking at commemorations marking the anniversary of the 1943 killings, Nawrocki criticized symbols associated with the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), while calling for truth and remembrance. Poland officially recognizes the massacres as genocide, whereas Ukraine refers to them as the Volhynian Tragedy and disputes that classification. Watch the full remarks and the latest developments in the histo…
(2026-07-12). Irish government steps up its funding of genocide-backing Palantir. thecanary.co 
Micheál Martin's toxic government has doubled down on backing one of the world's most nakedly criminal corporations, by allowing the Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) to increase its shares in the murderous Palantir. The Ditch reports the following: The Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) held 22,073 shares in Palantir valued at ‚Ǩ3.34 million at the […] | By
(2026-07-12). Satrmer govt didn't do enough to stop Israeli war crimes in Gaza: UK PM-in-waiting. ummid.com Andy Burnham, the prospective Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has apologised for the response of the Labour Party under Keir Starmer to the Israel's genocide in Gaza, saying that they 'didn't get it right' and should 'do better' under his leadership.
(2026-07-12). Israel lobby groups demand Burnham roll back even milksop Gaza comments. thecanary.co 
Israel lobby groups wasted no time in demanding Andy Burnham pull back from even his watery comments on Israel's crimes in Gaza. Burnham refused last week to call the genocide a genocide. Instead, he said Labour "didn't get right" its response. That would be Keir Starmer endorsing Israel's crimes against humanity by cutting off fuel […] | By
(2026-07-12). 'Cultural genocide' in Xinjiang? Central Asian journalists see something very different. ecns.cn Two groups of journalists from Central Asian media outlets recently travelled to Aksu prefecture and Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northern and southern Xinjiang, documenting what they say is the careful preservation of ethnic minority culture and rejecting allegations of "cultural genocide" outright.
(2026-07-12). Does the Tail Wag the Dog? Implausible Deniability and the Fomenting of Anti-Semitism. indybay.org Fomenting historic anti-semitism while justifying genocide…
(2026-07-12). Elián González: "However tired the Cuban people may be, they know where the evil lies" radiohc.cu Aníbal Malvar | Elián González, little Eliancito, the rafter child who saw his mother die during the crossing from Cuba to Miami in 1999 and made headlines in newspapers around the world, is today, at 32 years old, a deputy in the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba. "I didn't get involved in politics. In Cuba, there are several ways to become a member of parliament. One is through selection in the neighborhoods, in the districts, where you can start as a delegate. Another way, as in my case, is for grassroots organizations to nominate you. I was elected in 2022. And my municipality, Cárdenas, put me on t…
(2026-07-12). Revolution is synonymous with sovereignty and a beacon that illuminates. radiohc.cu Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, emphasized on his Facebook profile that the Revolution is synonymous with sovereignty and represents a beacon that illuminates and warns. | Morales Ojeda stressed that the Revolution is not a stage, but the very essence of sovereignty won with the soul and steel of dignity, and that any attempt to break it from within or curtail it from without constitutes a step backward to the times of colonial dependency. | The leader recalled that the end of neocolonial rule was a histor…
(2026-07-12). Comicomment | No incubator for the demon of militarism. ecns.cn Japan's military-industrial complex is dangerous not simply because it produces weapons, but because it creates the very demand for them. It does not merely serve military expansion—it actively fuels it. Once this self-reinforcing cycle of interests takes hold, it could propel Japan further down the path of remilitarization.
(2026-07-12). Nuevas disposiciones reducen trámites y plazos para la inversión extranjera en Cuba. radiohc.cu El Decreto 153 del Consejo de Ministros, modificativo del decreto 325 que contiene el Reglamento de la Ley de la Inversión Extranjera, fue publicado el jueves en la Gaceta Oficial de la República de Cuba, en su edición ordinaria número 57, con el objetivo de hacer más eficientes y ágiles los procesos asociados a la llegada de capital foráneo al país. | Yanet Vázquez Valdés, viceministra de Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, explicó que las modificaciones forman parte de un conjunto de decisiones anunciadas en noviembre pasado durante la Feria Internacional de La Habana por el vice primer ministro y titu…
(2026-07-12). Reafirma Díaz-Canel entrega de los operarios del sector eléctrico. radiohc.cu El presidente cubano Miguel Díaz Canel subrayó en redes sociales el tesón con que han trabajado los operarios del sector eléctrico en el restablecimiento del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN). | Díaz-Canel se refirió el sábado a que las últimas horas, debido a la nueva desconexión total del SEN, ocurrida en la tarde del viernes, se redoblaron los esfuerzos, añadido a la tensión que este incidente añade al proceso de recuperación del país. | El Primer Secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba reconoció al mismo tiempo la entrega de los trabajadores del sector eléctrico. | En sus declaraciones, el mandatario afirmó q…
(2026-07-12). Messi asegura que la semifinal contra Inglaterra será un partido "especial" cubadebate.cu El duelo, que se disputará el miércoles en Atlanta, llega 40 años después de que el otro mito argentino, Diego Maradona, liderara un triunfo memorable ante Inglaterra en el Mundial de México, con las heridas aún abiertas de la derrota argentina en la Guerra de Malvinas ante Reino Unido cuatro años antes.
(2026-07-12). Movilización en Nueva York exige el fin del bloqueo contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Cientos de personas se concentraron en Nueva York para expresar su solidaridad con Cuba y rechazar el bloqueo económico, recrudecido tras las órdenes ejecutivas del 29 de enero y el 1 de mayo de 2026, de acuerdo con un mensaje en X de Ernesto Soberón, jefe de la Misión de Cuba en la ONU | Bajo las consignas ´ Cuba salva vidas ª y ´ Abajo el bloqueo ª, la movilización fue organizada por la coalición Cuba Sí de Nueva York y Nueva Jersey, junto a decenas de organizaciones solidarias. | Los participantes denunciaron que estas políticas solo incrementan innecesariamente el sufrimiento del pueblo…
(2026-07-12). Confieren Premio Nacional de Televisión a la destacada actriz Paula Alí. radiohc.cu La reconocida y muy querida actriz cubana, con más de seis décadas de trayectoria en la televisión, el teatro y el cine cubanos, Paula Andrea Alí Rivera fue distinguida con el Premio Nacional de Televisión 2026, máximo reconocimiento que se concede en Cuba a personalidades del medio por el conjunto de su obra y trayectoria profesional. | La decisión fue aprobada el 9 de julio de 2026 por el Consejo de Dirección del Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS), tras evaluar la trayectoria artística, la integralidad de su obra y el impacto público de una carrera dedicada durante más de seis décadas a la tel…
(2026-07-12). Muere senador Lindsey Graham, político de línea dura incondicional a Donald Trump. cubadebate.cu Su legado político está marcado por su firme apoyo a las intervenciones militares en Irán e Iraq; la estrecha alianza de Estados Unidos e Israel, así como el respaldo Ucrania, país que acababa de visitar. Además, aplaudió el ataque a Venezuela y fue una de las voces más visibles contra Cuba en el Capitolio.
(2026-07-12). Cuba comparte el dolor de la pérdida de Su Alteza el Jeque Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir Padre del Estado de Qatar. radiohc.cu ´Con profundo pesar ª se refirió este domingo, a través de las redes sociales, el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, a la ´triste noticia del fallecimiento de Su Alteza el Jeque Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir Padre del Estado de Qatar, destacado Estadista, quien contribuyó de manera decisiva al desarrollo del moderno y pujante Estado de Qatar ª. | El mandatario cubano agregó que el líder qatarí jugó un papel importante en la conformación de los ´históricos lazos de amistad y solidaridad entre nuestras naciones.
(2026-07-12). Madres boricuas se aponen al uso de Puerto Rico para guerras en el Caribe. cubadebate.cu "Los terrenos de la antigua Base Naval Roosevelt Roads, en Ceiba, continúan representando un grave problema ambiental y un símbolo del militarismo estadounidense en Puerto Rico", aseguró la activista. Rechazamos que Puerto Rico sea utilizado para apoyar una eventual intervención militar contra Cuba, agregó.
(2026-07-12). øQué equipos disputarán la gran final del Mundial 2026? cubadebate.cu La mesa está servida y el Mundial entra en su recta decisiva. Francia y España, Inglaterra y Argentina, se enfrentarán en las semifinales por un boleto a la gran final. La emoción está garantizada. Dinos ahora: øa quién favorece tu voto? Participa en la nueva encuesta de Cubadebate.
(2026-07-12). Muere exemir de Catar, padre de la modernización del país árabe y amigo de Cuba. radiohc.cu "Con los corazones firmes en la fe en la voluntad y el destino de Dios, el Diván del emir llora la desaparición de Su Alteza el emir padre, el jeque Hamad bin Jalifa al Thani -que Dios le conceda su misericordia-, una gran pérdida para la nación", declaró la oficina del emir…
(2026-07-12). Cuídalos, que llegó el verano. cubadebate.cu En algunas ocasiones en este período de intenso calor, animales de diferentes especies, muestran cambios de conducta, signos de malestar o enfermedad, que pueden ser variados e ir desde los signos leves hasta otros más severos, como por ejemplo cuando sufren un golpe de calor.
(2026-07-12). Plankton decline, 'Soylent Green' and the future of civilization. resourceinsights.blogspot.com Last week I watched the 1973 dystopian film thriller "Soylent | Green" for the first time in probably 30 years. The film depicts a | society in which climate change has put most of the world into a hellish, | near perpetual heat wave (at least during the summer), dramatically | increased the inequality of wealth (with the fortunate few living in | luxury apartments with air-conditioning), and caused a scarcity of food | such that most people are reduced to eating what is called "soylent," a | processed wafer-like food that supplies essential nutrients (the | prod…
(2026-07-12). What ceasefire? People still being killed and Gaza still under siege. asiapacificreport.nz 
As Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal denied the undeniable at the Bondi Royal Commission this week, not much is changing in Gaza, and Trump's Board of Peace stands by idly. Michael West Media with the latest. COMMENTARY: By Cathy Peters In a move that's been largely unreported in Australia and New Zealand,…
(2026-07-12). Why was Bosnian support for Palestine so passionate during the World Cup? thecanary.co 
The sight of Bosnian fans at the World Cup raising Palestinian flags, chanting for Gaza, and showing solidarity in the stands and on American streets was more than just sympathy for a people enduring a cruel war. Rather, it seemed like a retrieval of a personal and collective memory that has not left them for […] | By
(2026-07-12). Deadly Israeli strikes pound Gaza. aljazeera.com Israel's military has attacked several places across Gaza.
(2026-07-12). The Ongoing Deterioration of Dr. Abu Safiya and The Crisis of Medical Neutrality. ummid.com In the early hours of December 27, 2024, Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya, Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, walked in his white medical coat toward Israeli military vehicles surrounding the facility, then the last major hospital still functioning in northern Gaza. Minutes later, he was arrested without charge.
(2026-07-12). Sources allege Palestinian Authority hospitals are treating members of Israeli occupation backed anti-Hamas armed groups. thecanary.co 
According to Quds News Network, sources claim the Palestinian Authority (PA) has begun providing medical treatment for members of armed groups in Gaza accused of collaborating with "Israel" — admitting them to hospitals in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian Authority treats collaborators with "Israel" in its hospitals This follows the Zionist regime's refusal to receive […] | By
(2026-07-12). Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to 4,333. geo.tv 
Rescuers take a break beneath a collapsed structure during search and recovery operations in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on July 11, 2026, following twin earthquakes that struck the region. — AFPThe death toll in Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes last month has…
(2026-07-12). Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed as vessel hit. newarab.com 
Iran on Sunday said it closed the "A vessel that had jeopardised maritime security by switching off its systems was struck and brought to a halt," the Navy of The statement said several ships attempted to move through th…
(2026-07-12). Ukraine's Zelenskiy dismisses Prime Minister Svyrydenko after only a year. geo.tv 
Newly appointed Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko attends a session of Ukrainian parliament as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy looks on, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 17, 2025. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy wants new prime minister.Prime…
(2026-07-12). MLB All-Star legacy project to expand North Philly literacy hub Tree House Books. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Tree House Books in North Philadelphia will expand its free literacy programs for children and families through a MLB Tree House is one of six Philadelphia organizations sharing $5.5 million in MLB and Phillies Charities legacy funding tied to next week's All-Star Game, the…
(2026-07-12). President Ramaphosa mourns the deaths of young sportsmen. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa mourns the deaths of young sportsmen | President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended condolences to the families of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams and former South African Rugby Under-18 prop Luqobo Makwedini, following the announcement of their deaths on Saturday. ⚪ Adams, 25, who participated in Bafana Bafana's matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was found deceased at his Cape Town home. ⚪ Makwedini, 20, passed away after reportedly suffering cardiac arrest during a training session of his French-based rugby team. ⚪ "It is particularly tragic that we are suffering th…
(2026-07-12). Community Members Hold Vigil for Houston Father Killed by ICE. lataco.com Close to 60 people paid tribute to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo who was killed on the early morning of July 7 while on his way to work.
(2026-07-12). Why doesn't Indian PM Modi hold unscripted press conferences? aljazeera.com Why doesn't Indian PM Modi hold unscripted press conferences?>
(2026-07-12). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-12). VAT refund fraudster sentenced to 25 years. sanews.gov.za VAT refund fraudster sentenced to 25 years | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has welcomed the 25-year sentence meted out in a R62 million VAT fraud case. ⚪ The man, André Claude Dickoumba-De-Diguela, and company Assistance Médicale International pleaded guilty to 127 counts of fraud and 66 counts of money laundering related to fraudulent VAT refund claims that occurred over 12 years. ⚪ SARS Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu noted that the sentencing comes as a result of the revenue collector's investigative and enforcement capabilities. ⚪ "Fraudulent VAT [Valued Added Tax] refund claims are not simple…
(2026-07-12). Xi calls on China, DPRK to keep advancing socialist cause, modernization. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Pak Thae Song, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on July 10, 2026.
(2026-07-12). Ghana slavery apology: Why many descendants say words are not enough. aljazeera.com Descendants of enslaved Africans say symbolic apologies cannot repair generations of loss and injustice.
(2026-07-12). England Defeats Norway and Advances to the Semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, July 12 (RHC) — England defeated Norway 2-1 in extra time and advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a brace from midfielder Jude Bellingham. | At Miami Stadium, the Three Lions rallied from behind after conceding an early goal to Norway's Andreas Schjelderup, securing their qualification thanks to two goals from Bellingham, who also played a key role in England's victory over Mexico in the Round of 16. | Norway opened the scoring in the first half with a shot from Schjelderup on the left wing that surprised goalkeeper Jordan Pickford after hitting…
(2026-07-12). Farage speculates Ann Widdecombe death was 'premeditated murder'. thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage has speculated that Ann Widdecombe was the victim of "premeditated murder". He's attracting controversy for the statement; especially because he also said 'it doesn't pay to speculate' at this time: Devon and Cornwall Police: "We would ask people not to speculate about what might have happened, particularly on social media." Nigel Farage: "From […] | By
(2026-07-12). England fans revel in World Cup win over Norway. aljazeera.com Fans celebrated at a London watch party after England's 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals.
(2026-07-12). CAIR says Congress must condemn Israel over Khanna's detention. newarab.com 
The Khanna said he was detained by Israeli settlers armed with US-made rifles during his visit, which he cast as an unfiltered look at the human toll of Israeli occupation as he weighs a 2028 presidential run. | In a statement on Saturday, CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad said every member of Congress…
(2026-07-12). Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern Qatar. aljazeera.com The Father Emir oversaw the meteoric rise of the small gas-rich nation.
(2026-07-12). Fraudster made undeclared donations to Reform UK. thecanary.co 
Mainstream outlets have been shining a light on Reform UK and Nigel Farage's finances over the past month. Last week, this saw the Times covering the criminal aristocrat 'Posh George' Cottrell, who was providing Farage with various benefits in the runup to the 2024 election. Now, the Times are reporting Cottrell may also have made undisclosed […] | By
(2026-07-12). Vale Derryn Hinch — the man who named them and shamed them. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-12). Fifth Hainan International Offshore Duty-Free Shopping Festival kicks off. ecns.cn The 5th Hainan International Offshore Duty-Free Shopping Festival, running alongside the 8th CDF Hainan Duty-Free Shopping Festival, opened in Haikou on Friday.
(2026-07-12). Protest on London's Tower Bridge demands release of Dr Hussam Abu Safia. aljazeera.com Pro-Palestine activists unfurled a giant Palestinian flag and a banner on London's Tower Bridge.
(2026-07-12). Lindsey Graham, leading Israel ally in US Congress, dies aged 71. newarab.com 
(2026-07-12). Detained by settlers, US Democrat Ro Khanna now faces pro-Israel attacks. aljazeera.com Progressive congressman accuses Israeli military of 'lying' after settlers held up his van in the occupied West Bank.
(2026-07-12). Lindsey Graham, pivotal US Republican senator, dies suddenly at 71. geo.tv 
US Senator Lindsey Graham speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the defence department's budget request on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, June 17, 2021. — ReutersTrump calls Graham a hard-working patriot.Graham went from vocal Trump critic to loyal…
(2026-07-12). News X World: this morning's podcast on Ukraine's latest successful strike on an oil refinery in the Samara region. gilbertdoctorow.com Within this lengthy hourly news report dealing with Pakistan and other subjects, you will find in minutes 25.29 to 31.40 my discussion of how the destruction of critical Russian energy infrastructure is finally changing the balance in the war to Ukraine's favor.
(2026-07-12). Delaware earns national recognition for arts vibrancy, reflecting a decade of public investment. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware is once again earning national recognition for the strength of its arts community. | A new report from
(2026-07-12). China sweeps all golds in first AI and Space Computing Challenge. ecns.cn Chinese research teams won all three gold medals at the world's first international AI and Space Computing Challenge, with the results announced this week at the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Xinhua News Agency reported Friday.
(2026-07-12). Bridges Granddaughter Marie Shell Sings The "Ballad Of Harry Bridges" & Talks History. indybay.org Harry Bridges granddaughter Marie Shell on the anniversary of "Bloody Thursday" sang "The Ballad Of Harry Bridges" by Woody Guthrie. The event was part of LaborFest.net which commemorates the San Francisco general strike…
(2026-07-12). US confirms seeking Lawrence Bishnoi's extradition from India after indictment over Nijjar killing. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has confirmed that it plans to seek the extradition of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi from India, days after a federal indictment accused him of masterminding several crimes, including the killing of Canada-based Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, according to The Indian Express. | Ciaran McEvoy, Public Affairs Officer at the US Attorney's Office for the Central District of California, said the legal process to bring Bishnoi to the United States will be pursued, although it is expected to take time. | According to the indictment, Bishnoi orde…
(2026-07-12). Israel to hold national elections on October 27, parliament says. aljazeera.com Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, has confirmed that he will run for office again.
(2026-07-12). Iraqi PM to meet US President Trump in Washington to deepen strategic ties. aljazeera.com Oil and gas deals are expected ‚Å to be signed as part of a broader push for economic, trade and investment cooperation.
(2026-07-12). Two dead, several hurt in Toronto shooting, attacker at large. geo.tv 
Police officers stand guard at the scene after a deadly shooting, at a salsa-themed street festival in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 11, 2026. — ReutersShooting occurs at a salsa festival.Ontario premier "devastated" by incident.Two killed last month in Montreal…
(2026-07-12). Farage forces by-election as financial scandals engulf Reform UK. wsws.org Behind the campaign against Farage lies the concern that Reform UK is not yet ready to govern. Dominant sections of the ruling class have concluded that Labour under Andy Burnham is better able to impose their interests while placating and policing social and political opposition in the working class.
(2026-07-12). Xi meets premier of DPRK cabinet. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pak Thae Song, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Beijing on Friday.
(2026-07-12). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-07-12). Maharashtra Direct 2nd-yr Pharmacy Admission 2026: Registration Starts. ummid.com Online registration for the students seeking admission in DSP 2026 – Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Pharmacy (B. Pharmacy), has started through the official website dsp2026.mahacet.org.in.
(2026-07-12). Europe seeks larger role in southern Lebanon's post-war security. newarab.com 
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has announced a joint German-French initiative for Lebanon, which he said seeks to improve the prospects for peace in the region, as analysts believe European powers are seeking a greater role in shaping the country's post-war security architecture rather than leaving Washington as the sole ceasefire guarantor. | "Together with France, we want to develop a common policy on Lebanon in order to improve the prospects for peace in the Middle East," Wadephul told the Tagesspiegel newspaper over the weekend, ahead of next week's Franco-German ministerial council meeting. | Whi…
(2026-07-12). Ningxia wine-making stoneware jars exported to Serbia for first time under FTA. ecns.cn A batch of wine-making stoneware jars from Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has entered the Serbian market for the first time, backed by a preferential tariff certificate issued under the new China-Serbia Free Trade Agreement, according to local customs authorities.
(2026-07-12). Young artisan brings ancient Chinese glazed art to modern life. ecns.cn A young artisan in Wanrong County, north China's Shanxi Province, is giving new life to the centuries-old craft of Chinese glazed ceramics by transforming traditional architectural elements into contemporary cultural products.
(2026-07-12). Trump: Sexual Abuser but President of the Empire. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | The U.S. Supreme Court refused to review an appeal by convicted President Donald Trump and found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming Jean Carroll, ordering him to pay her, a former magazine columnist, five million dollars. | Carroll sued Trump in 2019 for defamation and again in 2022 for defamation and assault after a law went into effect in New York allowing victims of sexual abuse to file civil lawsuits for past incidents. What a president! | The 2022 lawsuit alleged that Trump sexually assaulted Carroll in a New York de…
(2026-07-12). Iran hits Gulf states, closes Hormuz following heavy US strikes. newarab.com 
This live blog is now closed: These were the key developments earlier on Sunday: | •
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(2026-07-12). Telephone Justice at the World Cup: America's Red Card to Republican Morality. moderndiplomacy.eu There was a way for the United States to win that night. Not against Belgium. That match was lost, and badly. But another victory was available — rarer, cleaner, and much harder to achieve. The United States could have won morally. It could have said no. The facts are simple. Folarin Balogun received a red …
(2026-07-12). Miliband Overrules His Inspectors to Approve Britain's Second-Largest Solar Farm. wattsupwiththat.com Ed Miliband has approved Britain's second-largest solar farm on 4,000 acres of prime farmland after overruling opposition from his own inspectors. The Telegraph has the story.
(2026-07-12). Saudi Arabia Introduces 'Package Visa': What's New? ummid.com In a major boost to travelers, Saudi Arabia has introduced an All-in-One Package Visa – a new digital initiative designed to simplify travel to the Kingdom by integrating tourist visa application directly into curated travel bookings.
(2026-07-12). England vs Argentina: Greatest moments before FIFA World Cup semifinal. aljazeera.com England and Argentina renew their longstanding football rivalry with a World Cup final place at stake.
(2026-07-12). Wisconsin: Stand for Peace Justice Events July 12-19, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org To view the website version of WNPJ's upcoming members' events,
(2026-07-12). Donald Trump's fiercest Senate defender is gone: Lindsey Graham dies after brief illness at 71. hindustantimes.com U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican lawmaker from South Carolina and longtime ally of Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness, according to a statement from his office. Graham served in the Senate for more than two decades and became a major voice on foreign policy, defense, and national security issues. His unexpected death has drawn reactions across Washington and from political figures nationwide. Watch this report for the latest details on Graham's legacy, career, and the response from the Republican Party.
(2026-07-12). Milwaukee's Manty Ellis 1933-2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-12). 40 experts awarded Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize. ecns.cn The 16th Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize was announced and awarded in Beijing on Thursday, honoring 40 experts: one recipient of the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Achievement Award and 39 recipients of the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize.
(2026-07-12). China unveils plan to modernize retail sector by 2030. ecns.cn China has released a plan to build a modern retail system by 2030 and foster globally competitive retailers.
(2026-07-12). Labor movement increasingly opposes U.S. imperialism. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-12). The Gulf tollbooth that demands real recognition Iran closes the Strait on cue. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean Forty-eight hours ago, I wrote: "Iran doesn't need to close the strait. It needs only to demonstrate, periodically, that it can." Today, Iran did. On Saturday night, the IRGC Navy struck a vessel it says was running an unauthorised route with its tracking systems switched off — "struck and brought to…
(2026-07-12). Palestine: 3,000 Years of History Refute Denial of its Existence. juancole.com Boston (Dispatch to Informed Comment) — There is a clear absurdity of a people forcing others from their land in order to inhabit a place where nearly three millennia ago they once had a kingdom. If such a practice became universal, then Native Americans would drive out almost all Americans, Celtic descendants in Scotland, Ireland and Wales would reclaim the Czech Republic and southern Germany, and Mongol people would reestablish themselves throughout wide swaths of Eurasia. | But what if much of the scriptural theology upon which Western and Zionist conceptions of Judea and the Kingdom of Israel rest is lar…
(2026-07-12). Messi turned walking into the deadliest weapon in modern football. thecanary.co 
A viewer watching Lionel Messi for the first time might think the Argentine captain has drifted out of the match. He avoids constant pressing and chasing. Instead, he spends long periods walking or standing to watch his surroundings. This approach defies the high-tempo, continuous pressure demands of modern football. But behind this image that suggests […] | By
(2026-07-12). China issues highest-level alert for rainstorms as Typhoon Bavi approaches. ecns.cn China's national observatory on Saturday issued a red alert for rainstorm, the highest level in its four-tier system, with Typhoon Bavi expected to make landfall along the coast of eastern China in the early hours of Sunday.
(2026-07-12). Durham Miners' Gala used by labour and union bureaucracy to back Andy Burnham as new prime minister. wsws.org Among workers and youth visiting the Socialist Equality Party (SEP) Supporters Campaign stall, there was widespread distrust of Burnham and disillusionment with Corbyn's Your Party for failing to provide a socialist alternative…
(2026-07-12). New Study: NASA's Models Wildly Underestimate The Capacity Of Clouds To Alter Solar Radiation. wattsupwiththat.com Today's climate models are so inaccurate they must be improved a hundredfold just to detect a CO2 signal in climate change.
(2026-07-12). ISF Football World Cup to kick off in Suzhou this October. ecns.cn A ceremony marking the 100-day countdown to the 2026 International School Sport Federation (ISF) Football World Cup was held at Suzhou Sports Center in Jiangsu Province on Friday.
(2026-07-12). UGC NET June 2026 Paper Leak: Rahul calls for Education Revolution. ummid.com Taking serious note of the reports that the UGC NET June 2026 Sociology paper was leaked before the exam, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi asked students to 'stand up and bring about an education revolution in India'.
(2026-07-12). Nigeria rescues dozens of abducted school children in Oyo state. aljazeera.com Nigerian security forces have rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted nearly two months ago in Oyo state.
(2026-07-12). Sanxingdui iconic bronze figure offers glimpse into actual ancient sacrificial ceremony. ecns.cn The Sichuan Provincial Cultural Relics and Archaeology Research Institute announced its latest research findings on Friday, revealing that Sanxingdui's iconic bronze figure, kneeling with a zun vessel on its head, is a vivid re-creation of an actual sacrificial ceremony, reflecting the reverence the ancient Shu people held for the divine thousands of years ago.
(2026-07-12). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-12). IBM unpacks rack mount systems to address data center space, cost constraints. ummid.com Tech giant IBM has introduced its first rack mount and single frame systems – IBM z17 and IBM LinuxONE 5, to address data center space and cost constraints.
(2026-07-12). Settlers expand West Bank outposts amid attacks on Palestinians. newarab.com 
(2026-07-12). Israeli settlers held US lawmaker Ro Khanna at gunpoint in occupied West Bank. progressivehub.net ELIS GJEVORI | MIDDLE EAST EYE…
(2026-07-12). Electricity Affordability: States Need to Ditch Climate Policies. wattsupwiththat.com But before blue-state politicians blame everything from the rollback of federal wind and solar subsidies to new data center development, they should take a hard look in the mirror.
(2026-07-12). JEECUP 2026 Poly Round 2 Allotment Result 2026 Today: Steps to Check. ummid.com The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) is declaring today i.e. Friday July 10, 2026 the UP Polytechnic Round 2 Seat Allotment Result on its official website 'jeecup.admissions.nic.in'.
(2026-07-12). Maharashtra 11th FYJC 2026 Girls Special Round from July 10. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra has published the Schedule of the FYJC 2026 or Class 11 Girls Special Round (Special Round 2) Admission Schedule on its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in'.
(2026-07-12). How will Qatar's Father Emir be remembered? aljazeera.com Former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani has died…
(2026-07-12). Yi embroidery becomes first Chinese intangible heritage craft in World Cup licensed products. ecns.cn For the first time, a Chinese intangible cultural heritage craft has entered FIFA's official World Cup licensed product system.
(2026-07-12). America 250 – 160th Buffalo Soldiers Luncheon & National Black Business Month Celebration. indybay.org Buffalo Soldiers rode through the streets of San Francisco protecting President Theodore Roosevelt to dedicate the Dewey Statue in Union Square. From the SF Presidio gates horses beat steady rhythms into the earth, carrying along the California Buffalo Soldiers Trails toward Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, where they carved trails through ancient silence. Today, known as Brigadier General Charles Young, he led the way as guardians of the giant trees, tended the wild, and left their courage in the granite and the wind.
(2026-07-12). High-tech equipment aids flood rescue efforts in Guangxi. ecns.cn High-tech equipment and joint rescue teams have been deployed in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to respond to severe flooding caused by Typhoon Maysak.
(2026-07-12). What is a microburst? Philadelphia declares disaster emergency after Saturday storms uproot trees and cause major flooding. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Mayor Cherelle Parker declared a disaster emergency after storms known as "microbursts" caused heavy damage Saturday to homes and infrastructure in West and South Philadelphia, and parts of Montgomery County. | What is a microburst?: | A microburst is a small but extremely strong line of sinking air that crashes to the ground during a thunderstorm, then spreads outward in every direction, according to the National Weather Service. At least four microbursts were confi…
(2026-07-12). Starved of Silicon: China Built Its Own. moderndiplomacy.eu For four years, Washington has attempted to build a sophisticated industrial wall. This blockade aimed to stop China from getting the computer chips needed for modern military power and artificial intelligence (AI). This policy is failing in mid-2026. The wall is breaking, and the United States is now moving from total containment towards a model …
(2026-07-12). China calls for closer global AI cooperation at Geneva summit. ecns.cn China has called for stronger international cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) development and governance as the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit opened Tuesday at Palexpo in Geneva.
(2026-07-12). Mbappe, Dembele shine as France beat Morocco to reach 2026 FIFA WC Semifinal. ummid.com Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele Friday July 10, 2026 scored goals to defeat Morocco 2-0 and take France to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals.
(2026-07-12). Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup 2026 semifinal with England. aljazeera.com Argentina need extra time to beat Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinals to set up a showdown with England on Wednesday.
(2026-07-12). ITV's Clarke's post-match interviews epitomise awful UK media. thecanary.co 
ITV sports hack Gabriel Clarke has rightly been lambasted for his appalling interviews after England beat Norway to reach the World Cup semi-finals. The match followed the pattern of recent England performances: a frustrating, lacklustre performance rescued by moments of brilliance from, mostly, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. England manager Thomas Tuchel, while happy to […] | By
(2026-07-12). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-07-12). DTE Maha Direct 2nd yr Diploma 2026 Merit List – Check Here. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website dsd26.dte.maharashtra.gov.in the Provisional Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Post SSC Diploma in Engineering /Technology (Polytechnic) 2026 today i.e. Wednesday July 08, 2026.
(2026-07-12). Nostalgic teahouse revitalizes rural tourism in Hunan Province. ecns.cn A field-side teahouse in Kaihui Town, Changsha County has now become a popular tourist spot because of its blend of rural nostalgia with local cultural heritage.
(2026-07-12). Now it's your chance to watch spectacular Planetary Parade. ummid.com Skywatchers if you had missed the last Planetary Parade, here is your chance to witness the spectacular astral phenomenon this weekend corresponding to July 11 and 12, 2026.
(2026-07-12). Indian Muslim body rejects Ex-IAS Niaz Khan's 'hide identity' advice. ummid.com Maulana Mahmood Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, has rejected former IAS officer Niaz Khan's suggestion that Muslims should alter their appearance and give up visible markers of their identity, including traditional attire, in order to protect them from mob violence.
(2026-07-12). China, Namibia announce to build community with shared future for new era. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era during their talks held Friday in Beijing.
(2026-07-12). PM Modi woos Sikh diaspora in New Zealand, highlights Sikh Golden Temple FCRA to Hemkund ropeway during address. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Narendra Modi highlighted his government's initiatives for the Sikh community while addressing the Indian diaspora in New Zealand, pointing to efforts aimed at preserving Sikh heritage, facilitating pilgrimage and addressing issues raised by the community. | Referring to the Afghanistan crisis, Modi said the government had ensured that the sacred saroops of the Guru Granth Sahib were brought back to India with full respect. He also spoke about the decision to observe December 26 every year as Veer Bal Diwas to honour the sacrifice of the four Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh. According to the Prime…
(2026-07-12). Despite the 3-2 Defeat, Mexico Finally Has Reason to Believe Again. lataco.com In a turn-around from previous tournaments, there's lots of positivity surrounding the men's national team despite their recent loss. Rafa Márquez officially stepping in to lead them into 2030's World Cup has many fans hopeful.
(2026-07-12). Maharashtra Direct 2nd-yr Engineering Admission 2026 Starts. ummid.com Online registration for the students seeking admission in DSE 2026 – Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Engineering (B.E. / B Tech), has started through the official website dse2026.mahacet.org.in.
(2026-07-12). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-07-12). Hamad Bin Khalifa: Making Qatar a major international player. newarab.com 
On Sunday morning, Qatari authorities announced the death of the country's former Emir, In accordance with Muslim customs, funeral services were held on Sunday evening at the Mohammed ibn Abdul Wahhab Mosque in Doha amid a large turnout which included Sheikh Ha…
(2026-07-12). Iraq PM to pursue closer ties with US in visit to Washington. newarab.com 
Iraq has been seeking to balance its ties with neighbouring Iran and the US as military escalation between the two rivals continues. | "The agreements to be signed will include several memorandums of un…
(2026-07-12). Deranged Israel-first senator Graham dies after visit to Ukraine arms factory. thecanary.co 
Rabidly Israel-first US senator Lindsey Graham has died aged 71. His office described his death as coming after a "brief and sudden" illness. Graham was one of the more unhinged US politicians, even among Trump supporters. Irredeemably Israel-first, he even threatened a US invasion of the International Criminal Court over its arrest warrant for Benjamin […] | By
(2026-07-12). Lavrov Holds Talks with AUC Chair Mahmoud Youssouf. moderndiplomacy.eu On his working visit to the headquarters of the African Union (AU) in July 2026, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held substantive political consultations with Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, reaffirming the desire to raise Russia's relations to a higher stage with Africa. The main topics discussed were the current state …
(2026-07-12). More Americans Now View Israel Negatively: Latest Survey. ummid.com The attitude of Americans toward both the Israeli people and the Israeli government has turned more negative in the past few years, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
(2026-07-12). Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China's Taizhou after nearly 2 million evacuated. geo.tv 
People use rain gear as rain intensifies ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Bavi in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China July 11, 2026. — ReutersNearly 2 million people evacuate across affected regions.Taiwan reports injuries as storm skirts northern coast.Authorities maintain alerts as…
(2026-07-12). Comicomment | Hatching ambitions, breeding disasters. ecns.cn The real danger of Japan's military-industrial complex is not just that it makes weapons, but that it creates demand for them. As defense spending and industrial interests feed each other, Japan risks accelerating its remilitarization.
(2026-07-12). TS EACMCET First Phase Seat Allotment 2026 Today – Direct Link. ummid.com The Telangana Council of Higher Education Hyderabad, Department of Technical Education is releasing today i.e. Friday July 10, 2026 TS EAMCET 2026 (TG EAPCET 2026) First Phase Seat Allotment Result for admission in BE/BTech and Pharmacy courses.
(2026-07-12). Well, At Least Lindsey Graham Is Dead. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The only positive thing about the Iran war The bloodthirsty South Carolina senator breathed his last on Saturday, succumbing to what
(2026-07-12). Mitch McConnell releases health update, says he is 'regaining' strength. aljazeera.com The US Republican senator has been absent from Congress during a weeks-long hospitalisation, spurring party concern.
(2026-07-12). Sinner beats Zverev to defend Wimbledon men's singles tennis title. aljazeera.com Italy's Jannik Sinner beats Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7-9) 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 6-4 to claim his fifth Grand Slam.
(2026-07-12). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-12). England, Argentina to renew rivalry in World Cup semi-final. newarab.com 
England and The South Americans and their talisman Lionel Messi must defeat England in Atlanta to keep alive their hopes of becoming the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962. | England and their key partnership of Jude Bellingham and Har…
(2026-07-12). 4 Compliance Steps to Verify That Bank Details Used in EPF Withdrawal Form 31 Match Your Pre-Filled Details at Your Income Tax E-filing Login Portal. ummid.com Many EPF withdrawal claims get rejected, hence read these 4 steps that cover everything the EPFO system actually checks.
(2026-07-12). Sudan court sentences RSF leader to death in absentia. newarab.com 
A Sudanese court on Sunday sentenced paramilitary leader The ruling is the first against the leadership of the
(2026-07-12). Claim: The Iran War is Worsening the Climate Crisis. wattsupwiththat.com More absurdity from the climate change causes everything bad brigade.
(2026-07-12). India says 10 rescued, one missing after ship attacked off Oman. newarab.com India said on Sunday that 11 of its nationals were on a vessel that was struck east of Oman near the "Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian national is reportedly missing," the Indian foreign ministry said in a statement. | Search-and-rescue operations were underway after the commercial vessel, GFS Galaxy, was attacked off the coast of Oman…
(2026-07-12). Franchise in Hyderabad: What Makes the City Attractive for Preschool Investors in 2026. ummid.com Many investors exploring opportunities in the education sector often look for cities where demand, population growth, and family demographics can support long-term business growth, and Hyderabad is frequently considered among such locations.
(2026-07-12). Beijing hosts 1,300 UK students as Mandarin camp turns 10. ecns.cn More than 1,300 students and teachers from 60 British secondary schools began a language and culture tour in China recently as the 2026 Mandarin Excellence Programme summer camp opened at Beijing Language and Culture University.
(2026-07-12). Lindsey Graham, hardline backer of US-Israeli wars, dies aged 71. aljazeera.com US senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of Israel and one of Washington's most prominent foreign policy hawks, has died.
(2026-07-12). Philadelphia plans to renew controversial contract with Reworld trash incinerators. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia could continue sending its trash to be burned in Chester, despite accusations from advocates and some City Council members of The Sanitation Department plans to award a
(2026-07-12). Vietnam boat tragedy: Police detain captain for flouting safety norms as boat overturns killing 15 Indians. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Vietnamese police have detained the captain of the speedboat that capsized off the country's southern coast on Saturday, killing 15 Indian tourists. The captain, identified as Nguyen Hong Hai, 57, is being investigated for allegedly violating inland waterway transport safety regulations, according to state media. | Authorities said the speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four Vietnamese crew members when it overturned on Saturday afternoon, less than 500 metres from the shore, shortly after leaving Hon May Rut Ngoai Island near Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island. | The Indian Embassy in…
(2026-07-12). Reusable Rocket: China rewrites history, but with tech different from SpaceX. ummid.com China on Friday July 10, 2026 became only the second nation in history after US (via SpaceX and Blue Origin) to achieve the controlled recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster, notably with a different technology.
(2026-07-12). Fire engulfs popular Bangkok pub, killing 27 people and injuring 63. aljazeera.com Footage shared online by first responders showed a huge blaze raging in the Na Ladprao pub.
(2026-07-12). Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74. geo.tv 
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani during the opening ceremony of the Fifa A World Cup 2018 at the International Stadium, Doha, Qatar, March 21, 2018. — ReutersSheikh Hamad ruled Qatar from 1995 until handing power to son in 2013.Late emir transformed Qatar into global diplomatic…
(2026-07-12). Ice death squads terrorize immigrants and the nation? indybay.org ICE agents in Minneapolis.
(2026-07-12). Protesting UC Irvine's Threatened Palestine Sanctions Against Professor Tiffany Willoughby-Herard. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-12). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-07-12). Morocco's partnership with Beijing shifts economic power from Europe to China. moderndiplomacy.eu Several years ago, the European Union regarded the Kingdom of Morocco mostly as an unchanging economic partner, a proximate market, and a suitable industrial hub for European firms, especially in the automotive, aerospace, and textile segments. Over time, however, the economic settings have transformed. Currently, the Kingdom is no longer merely a production site for …
(2026-07-12). Company That Bragged It Could Track U.S. Spies Hired to Investigate "Havana Syndrome" theintercept.com 
Anomaly 6 boasts its phone-tracking technology can pinpoint CIA and NSA officials. Now it's part of a government "Havana syndrome" task force. | The U.S. military inquiry into the so-called Havana syndrome, the mysterious illness claimed by a litany of American intelligence officers, is tapping a controversial contractor: a private surveillance firm that once boasted of its ability to stalk American intelligence officers. | Documents obtained by The Intercept through a Freedom of Information Act request reveal that technology from the Virginia-based startup Anomaly 6 has been used to assist the "Anomalous Healt…
(2026-07-12). Xi, Kim exchange congratulations over 65th anniversary of China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), exchanged congratulations on Saturday over the 65th anniversary of the signing of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance.
(2026-07-12). KEAM 2026 Engg First Phase Allotment Out: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has published today i.e. Wednesday July 08, 2026 the Final Allotment of the students who appeared for KEAM 2026 (KEAM 2026 Engineering: First phase allotment published) and are now seeking admission in First Year Engineering courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-12). "Portlandia" phasing out diesel? wattsupwiththat.com The risk of supply interruptions is no mere abstraction. Just in November 2025, a leak in the Olympic Pipeline near Everett, Washington — which delivers 90 percent of Oregon's gas, diesel, and jet fuel — led to multiple shutdowns over several weeks. Gov. Tina Kotek (D) declared a statewide fuel emergency in response, and fuel prices skyrocketed.
(2026-07-12). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-12). NATO's Ankara Moment: From Consolidation to Burden Sharing. juancole.com Exeter, UK (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The NATO Summit held in Ankara on July 7-8, 2026, was not merely a diplomatic gathering; it was a moment of consolidation for an alliance searching for a new rationale in a rapidly reordering international system. Hosting the summit at the presidential complex, President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan presided over one of the most consequential meetings of his political career, one that coincided with a series of announcements — from a possible lifting of Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions to the prospect of T&u…
(2026-07-12). FCRA India, NGOs and Foreign Funding. ummid.com At another level recently, the Union Home Ministry in India has promulgated a new FCRA which seeks to restrict the activities of NGO's receiving foreign funds.
(2026-07-12). The man who changed the Arab world. aljazeera.com Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74.
(2026-07-12). What was the mistaken identity red card shown in Argentina vs Switzerland? aljazeera.com Switzerland's Breel Embolo became the first player to be sent off after a VAR review in the last World Cup quarterfinal.
(2026-07-12). Bellingham scores twice as England beat Norway 2-1 to reach World Cup semis. aljazeera.com Jude Bellingham scores in extra-time to send England into the World Cup semifinals for first time since 2018.
(2026-07-12). Restablecido el SEN aunque continúan las afectaciones por déficit de generación. radiohc.cu Durante este sábado se continuó con el restablecimiento del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional, quedando conectadas todas las provincias a las 06 horas con 30 minutos de la madrugada de hoy domingo. | La disponibilidad del SEN a las 06: 00 horas es de 1333 MW, la demanda servida 1208 MW con 1540 MW afectados. En el horario de la media se estima una afectación de 1434 MW. | Se encuentran en avería las unidades 6 y 8 de la CTE Mariel, y la unidad 2 de la CTE Felton. Se encuentran en mantenimiento la unidad 3 de la CTE Habana, la unidad 5 de la CTE Nuevitas y las unidades 5 y 6 de la CTE Renté. | Las limitaciones…
(2026-07-12). Lamenta León XIV fracaso de la esperanza de acuerdo de paz EE.UU.-Irán. radiohc.cu El papa León XIV lamentó hoy el fracaso de la esperanza de un acuerdo de paz entre Estados Unidos e Irán, tras la reanudación de los ataques norteamericanos contra Teherán, que conducen a una escalada. | En sus palabras tras el rezo del àÅngelus, pronunciada ante cientos de fieles congregados en la Plaza de la Libertad, frente al Palacio Apostólico de las Villas Pontificias, en Castel Gandolfo, el santo padre expresó que "lamentablemente, los vientos de guerra soplan de nuevo en Oriente Medio". | El obispo de Roma pidió a los creyentes y personas de voluntad de todo el mundo que "no permitamos que estos vie…