(2026-07-15). What is really inside this mountain? Iran just issued a warning to Trump that changes everything. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued a strong warning to the United States after reports of President Donald Trump's threat to strike the underground "Pickaxe Mountain" site near the Natanz nuclear complex. Tehran says any attack would trigger a devastating response targeting U.S. interests and regional partners. Western analysts believe the deeply buried tunnel network has become a major intelligence focus, while Iran insists the site is not being used for nuclear activities and says such allegations are aimed at justifying military action. The underground facility has emerged as a key flashpoint in the escalating U.S.-Iran standoff…
(2026-07-15). Iran haunts Trump? US tankers create chaos at Israel's biggest airport, 50,000 passengers stranded. hindustantimes.com Fresh concerns have emerged over operations at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport after N12 reported that the U.S. military suspended the planned departure of its aerial refuelling aircraft from Israel. According to the report, four additional U.S. tanker aircraft have also been deployed to the airport, reducing parking space for civilian aircraft and increasing pressure on airport operations. The Israel Airports Authority has warned that, if the situation continues beyond July 23, nearly 50,000 passenger bookings could be disrupted by the end of the month. Israeli officials are reportedly considering relocating the U.S…
(2026-07-15). Facing debacle in Iran, Trump threatens to attack Iranian power plants and bridges. wsws.org US President Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges, as the United States reimposed its naval blockade of Iranian ports and bombed the country for a fourth day.
(2026-07-15). Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks in the White House. — AFP/FileTrump threatens strikes on Iran's power plants, bridges and energy targets .Trump says attacks can be avoided if Tehran resumes negotiations.Iran rejects US pressure and vowed not to negotiate under…
(2026-07-15). Australian government threats to defund universities that fail to suppress anti-genocide dissent. wsws.org Labor is stepping up a witch-hunting atmosphere against opponents of the mounting Israeli assault on the people of Gaza.
(2026-07-15). Friday 7/17: Noisemakers Against Genocide Protest at the Israel Consulate. indybay.org Israel Consulate 456 Montgomery…
(2026-07-15). Presidente de Cuba se reunió con representantes del Congreso de EEUU. radiohc.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, se reunió con una delegación de la Cámara de Representantes del Congreso de Estados Unidos que visitó la isla entre el 9 y el 13 de julio, informó este martes el propio mandatario. | El canciller, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, refirió por su parte que los congresistas Mark Pocan, Maxine Dexter, Teresa Leger y Delia Ramirez constataron durante su viaje a la isla, y con sus intercambios de primera mano, el severo castigo colectivo al que el gobierno estadounidense somete al pueblo cubano. | "Han sido testigos del impacto inhumano de la genocida política diseñada desde el sur de…
(2026-07-15). Cuba promotes business opportunities at ICT Fair 2026 in Trinidad and Tobago. radiohc.cu Cuba presented its main business and investment opportunities in Trinidad and Tobago during the ICT Fair 2026, a regional event that brings together technology companies and innovative projects. | According to the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Cuban delegation showcased the country's potential in strategic sectors such as telecommunications, software, renewable energy and digital services, with an emphasis on regional cooperation and attracting foreign investment. | According to the source, participation in the fair aims to strengthen ties with the Caribbean and position Cuba as a relia…
(2026-07-15). Cuba promueve negocios en Feria TIC 2026. radiohc.cu Cuba presentó en Trinidad y Tobago sus principales oportunidades de negocios e inversión durante la Feria TIC 2026, un espacio regional que reúne a empresas tecnológicas y proyectos innovadores. | Según publica el sitio oficial del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, la delegación cubana expuso las potencialidades del país en sectores estratégicos como telecomunicaciones, software, energías renovables y servicios digitales, con énfasis en la cooperación regional y la atracción de capital extranjero. | De acuerdo con la fuente, la participación en la feria busca fortalecer vínculos con el Caribe y posicionar a Cu…
(2026-07-15). Residentes cubanos en Panamá denuncian nuevas presiones de EEUU. radiohc.cu La Asociación Martiana de Cubanos Residentes en Panamá (Amcrp) rechazó este martes nuevas presiones de Estados Unidos y denunció que forman parte de una escalada para recrudecer el bloqueo impuesto hace más de seis décadas. | En un comunicado al que tuvo acceso Prensa Latina, la organización denunció que, como parte de esas acciones, se encuentra en Panamá Samuel Parker, subsecretario adjunto de la División de Financiamiento de Amenazas y Sanciones de la Oficina de Asuntos Económicos del Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos. | De acuerdo con la Amcrp, el funcionario estadounidense anunció públicamente que sos…
(2026-07-15). Confían en Cuba en que transformaciones aportarán al crecimiento económico. radiohc.cu El gobierno cubano exhortó a los trabajadores a una movilización consciente hacia el salto productivo demandado por la economía doméstica y a fiscalizar transformaciones de gran calado. | El parlamento de la mayor de las Antillas aprobó recientemente más de 170 medidas que comprenden transformaciones económicas y sociales. | De acuerdo con el gobierno, las alternativas se orientan a salvar el proyecto de justicia social, amenazado por acentuadas dificultades, en lo esencial por el recrudecido bloqueo de Estados Unidos y su cerco energético. | Los cambios, algunos en vías de aplicación, no desvían al país de la or…
(2026-07-15). Cubanos en Colombia rechazan medidas coercitivas contra la isla. radiohc.cu La Asociación de Cubanos Residentes en Colombia (ACRC) rechazó este martes el nuevo paquete de medidas coercitivas impuesto por Estados Unidos a la isla que, según denunció, recrudece el impacto del bloqueo existente desde hace seis décadas. | De acuerdo con la organización, las restricciones anunciadas contra las entidades cubanas buscan asfixiar la economía y que "el ciudadano de a pie siga sufriendo las consecuencias de escases de alimentos, falta de combustible para movilidad y las termoeléctricas, horas sin electricidad para realizar las tareas cotidianas en el trabajo o en el hogar". | Calificó como una far…
(2026-07-15). Cuba: Ministro descarta que caída del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional responda a errores operacionales. radiohc.cu El ministro de Energía y Minas de Cuba, Vicente de la O Levy, descartó que la desconexión del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) ocurrida este martes respondiera a errores de operación y destacó la capacidad técnica de la Unión Eléctrica. | En declaraciones a la prensa el titular desmintió también que la situación sea atribuida al éxodo de trabajadores del sector, aunque reconoció que como en cualquier organización hay salida del personal, lo cual no implica "pérdida del conocimiento". | Remarcó que los trabajadores laboran sin descanso y empeño para la recuperación del SEN, cuya caída ocurrió a las 11: 05,…
(2026-07-15). Waiting for Hassan: Another Gaza doctor held by Israel without charge. aljazeera.com Hassan Khalil Almukayed is among at least 15 Palestinian doctors from Gaza currently in Israeli detention.
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/16: Live from Gaza: Honoring the Families of Martyred Journalists. indybay.org Livestream from Gaza at bit.ly/PH4P16…
(2026-07-15). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Why Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz after Decades of holding Back. juancole.com The Conversation) — US forces have struck Trump has also inscribed the U…
(2026-07-15). Mob boss Trump demands protection fee of 20% in Strait of Hormuz. indybay.org Photo of Donald Trump with magazine editor Edward Kosner, center, and Roy Cohn, a Trump mentor and lawyer whose clients included bosses of two major New York crime families.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-14). US authorities detain American journalist Max Blumenthal upon return from IranAmerican journalist Max Blumenthal says he was detained and questioned by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport upon returning from Iran, with agents searching his belongings and confiscating his smartphones after he refused to provide access to them.
(2026-07-15). Ukraine's drone attack on Moscow completely destroyed? 35 FPVs smuggled in tiles, shocking footage. hindustantimes.com Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) says it has foiled an alleged Ukrainian drone attack targeting a strategic site in Moscow. Russian authorities claim they seized 35 FPV drones, released footage of the operation, and alleged the drones were smuggled into Russia through Europe.
(2026-07-15). Europe makes deal with Ukraine, Putin unleashes 135 drones; 'Coalition of the Willing' in danger. hindustantimes.com Russia launched a major wave of drone and missile strikes across Ukraine as European leaders gathered in Paris to discuss stronger military support for Kyiv. The attacks targeted multiple cities, including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, while President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed calls for tougher sanctions and more weapons from allies.
(2026-07-15). Shanxi's ancient architecture draws global attention. ecns.cn Shanxi Province in north China, known as the "treasure house of ancient Chinese architecture," has seen surging global interest in its centuries-old wooden structures.
(2026-07-15). Spain fans erupt as team reaches World Cup final. aljazeera.com Fans erupted in celebration after Spain beat France 2-0 in the semifinals, securing their place in the 2026 Finals…
(2026-07-15). Taiwan youth cultural exchange event held in Ningxia. ecns.cn Over 20 young artists and cultural workers from Taiwan took part in a cultural exchange event in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region from July 9 to 15.
(2026-07-15). Saving shea: How a Ugandan woman is turning waste into clean energy. aljazeera.com As demand for charcoal threatens indigenous trees, communities are finding new value in what was once treated as waste.
(2026-07-15). Spain knock out France, prepare for World Cup final. aljazeera.com Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final, shutting down Kylian Mbappe…
(2026-07-15). Photos: France fireworks fade as Spain march into World Cup final. aljazeera.com France's free-scoring World Cup run ends in 2-0 loss to Spain, denting Mbappe's hopes of a third final.
(2026-07-15). China's value-added industrial output up 5.3% in June. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, expanded 5.3 percent year on year in June, accelerating by 0.8 percentage points from May, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). 6 Things I Would (Not) Do as President of the United States. juancole.com ( Oh, and talking ab…
(2026-07-15). China's per capita disposable income up 5.2 pct. ecns.cn China's per capita disposable income went up 5.2 percent year on year in nominal terms in the first half of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). 20th international youth friendship camp held in Shanghai. ecns.cn The 20th Shanghai International Youth Interactive Friendship Camp was held on Monday at the Minhang Zizhu Campus of the No 2 High School of East China Normal University, bringing together 107 students and teachers from 17 countries.
(2026-07-15). Rising for Palestine: A reckoning for African solidarity. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). China's power load hits record high, may top 1.6 billion kilowatts. ecns.cn China's electricity load hit a record 1.518 billion kilowatts on July 10, the China Electricity Council (CEC) said Tuesday, warning that the peak could top 1.6 billion kilowatts if extreme heat hits large parts of the country.
(2026-07-15). China's retail sales of consumer goods up 1.3% in H1. ecns.cn China's consumer retail sales rose 1.3% year on year to 24,872.2 billion yuan (about $3673.48 billion) in the first half of 2026, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). 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.
(2026-07-15). Saturday 7/18: San Pablo: Good Trouble Sidewalk Protest for Racial Justice & Voting Rights. indybay.org Intersection of 23rd Street and San Pablo Ave | San Pablo, CA…
(2026-07-15). Saturday 7/18: Pacifica: Good Trouble Lives On – Support Voting Rights Sidewalk Rally. indybay.org California 1 & Mori Point Road, South of Moose Lodge | Hwy 1/Mori Point Rd | Pacifica, CA 94044…
(2026-07-15). Sunday 7/19: John Lewis Weekend of Action: San Rafael. indybay.org San Rafael Civic Center Farmers Market…
(2026-07-15). Friday 7/17: Concord: Good Trouble Lives On – Vigil for Voting & Racial Justice. indybay.org Todos Santos Plaza | 2175 Willow Pass Rd | Concord, CA 94520 | Bring a camping chair if you'd like to sit during the program.
(2026-07-15). Sunday 7/19: No Detention Center in Gilroy: Shut it Down! indybay.org Meet at San Ysidro Park, 770 Murray Ave, Gilroy, March to 7240 Holsclaw RD, Gilroy…
(2026-07-15). Wednesday 8/5: Panel: Shaping Legacy Monument Case Studies. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-07-15). At least 30 people dead in Thailand bar fire. wsws.org The violation of fire safety measures was not an isolated case, but indicative of widespread practices in Thailand where public welfare is subordinated to private profit.
(2026-07-15). Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses return to work in Boston without a contract. wsws.org The largest strike of healthcare workers in Massachusetts history has ended for now, on management's terms.
(2026-07-15). Nearly 75% of Americans think there's too much money in politics. aljazeera.com The US is set to have some of the most expensive elections in history.
(2026-07-15). China issues solid waste pollution control plan for 2026-2030. ecns.cn Six Chinese government departments, including the Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the National Development and Reform Commission, have jointly issued a plan to strengthen solid waste pollution prevention and control during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
(2026-07-15). India's ethanol rush prompts anger among vehicle owners, questions for gov't. aljazeera.com Indian gas stations now only offer fuel with 20 percent ethanol blended in. But the rushed move has triggered criticism.
(2026-07-15). The ICE murders in Maine and Texas and the lessons of Minneapolis. wsws.org The murder of Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine—the second killing by immigration agents in less than a week—is the direct product of the Democratic Party's suppression of the mass movement against ICE that erupted in Minneapolis six months ago.
(2026-07-15). Three Chinese firms win 2026 WIPO Global Awards. ecns.cn Three Chinese companies won the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Global Awards 2026 for their innovative technologies in human health and environmental sustainability.
(2026-07-15). German government expands surveillance and police state measures. wsws.org The police in Germany are being granted rapidly expanding powers of surveillance including biometric tracking, state trojans, preventive detention and mass data collection.
(2026-07-15). TAZARA Railway is a landmark project of China-Africa friendship: spokesperson. ecns.cn The TAZARA Railway is a landmark project of China-Africa friendship, said China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian on Tuesday.
(2026-07-15). Cyclosporiasis outbreak sickens thousands in Michigan and across the US. wsws.org Nearly 7,000 people have been sickened and 141 hospitalized, while the federal apparatus that would trace the outbreak to its source has been dismantled by the Trump administration and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
(2026-07-15). Argentina happy to be in World Cup semifinal, coach Scaloni says. aljazeera.com Argentina are 'in good shape' and have no concerns over fatigue as the world champions look to book another final.
(2026-07-15). China Wind Solar: Output Lags Capacity. wattsupwiththat.com China, already losing money on its wind and solar buildout, evidently has a tiger by the tail with transmission capacity to get solar and wind from nowhere to somewhere.
(2026-07-15). 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…
(2026-07-15). Regarding Energy, the Left Wants Us to Live Smaller Lives. Americans Don't Do That. wattsupwiththat.com For too long, Americans have been treated like children, coerced into buying over-priced "energy efficient" appliances and technologies that don't do the job, and shamed into adopting lifestyles that are uncomfortable and unnecessary.
(2026-07-15). FBI adds gangster Nitish Kaushal on most wanted list in crackdown on Jaggu Bhagwanpuria syndicate. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has placed Nitish Kaushal, an alleged member of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organized Crime Group (OCG), on its most wanted list as part of a wider crackdown on transnational criminal networks linked to India. | According to the FBI, Kaushal is accused of being associated with the Bhagwanpuria OCG, a criminal organization that originated in Punjab and is alleged to have operated in California and other regions. The agency claims the group has been involved in several serious offences, including murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking, extortion, weapons smuggli…
(2026-07-15). Unifor springs sell-out tentative agreement on Ford Canada workers over two months ahead of contract expiration. wsws.org The union—which has divulged no information whatsoever about the proposed contract—hopes to stampede workers into accepting it at anti-democratic, shotgun ratification meetings this weekend.
(2026-07-15). Chinese culture camp opens in Thailand's Chiang Rai. ecns.cn Nearly 320 students from eight schools under the Chiang Rai city government in northern Thailand have begun a Chinese culture camp experience, with the opening ceremony held Monday.
(2026-07-15). Chinese port hub rises to sixth in global shipping ranking. ecns.cn The Ningbo-Zhoushan hub in east China's Zhejiang Province has climbed to sixth in the 2026 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI), its highest ranking to date.
(2026-07-15). Hawaiian Workers Join ILWU Local 6 Strike Against C&H ASR Fanjul Refinery in Crockett. indybay.org Hawaiian workers who are member of ILWU Local 142 in Hawaii flew to the US and Crockett to support the ILWU Local 6 strikers at the C& H refinery. It use to handle sugar cane from the Islands but the owners shut it down to move for non-union labor in the Philippines.
(2026-07-15). Six writers who turned prison into a literary weapon. newarab.com 
In the landscape of modern Arabic letters, few genres are as politically vital as Prison Literature, known in Arabic as adab al-suj≈´n. | From the mid-twentieth century onwards, as totalitarian regimes, military dictatorships, and colonial occupations tightened their grip across the Arab world, the prison cell became an institutionalised system for crushing dissent. | However, writers and intellectuals transformed these subterranean spaces of torture into sites of radical literary resistance. | Deprived of writing materials, inmates have historically relied on incredible acts of resourcefulness [mdas…
(2026-07-15). How the failed 2016 coup reshaped Türkiye's civil-military relations. aljazeera.com Takeover bid 10 years ago sped up efforts to expand civilian oversight, experts say, reducing chances of another coup.
(2026-07-15). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-15). Workers swelter at worksites and in factories, as new heat wave moves across the United States. wsws.org Some US locations have already seen the highest temperatures ever recorded, as a heat dome moves east, creating unhealthy and dangerous conditions at workplaces and factories that lack adequate cooling.
(2026-07-15). Russia sanctions bill: Major relief for India, China as US eases tariffs from 500% to 100%. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States has proposed changes to its Russia sanctions bill that could provide some relief to India and China, the two largest buyers of Russian crude oil, according to Reuters. | A revised version of the legislation, introduced by Republican and Democratic senators on Tuesday, reduces the proposed maximum tariff on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas to 100%, instead of the earlier blanket 500% tariff. The bill is aimed at discouraging countries from relying on Russian energy while also imposing sanctions on Russian officials. | The updated proposal also gives US President Donald Tru…
(2026-07-15). Spain crashes Paris party by beating France in the World Cup semis. aljazeera.com Dreams of reaching the World Cup final for a third time running were dashed when France were beaten 2-0 by Spain.
(2026-07-15). US star Balogun knew red card reversal would 'cause a lot of controversy'. aljazeera.com Striker says FIFA's decision to suspend his one-match ban led to 'a lot of outside noise' before USA's knockout match.
(2026-07-15). Saturday 7/18: Colma: Good Trouble Lives On! Voting Rights & Racial Justice Sidewalk Rally. indybay.org Meet at the corners of Junipero Serra and Serramonte Blvd for sign waving in Colma, CA 94014…
(2026-07-15). Sunday 7/19: Santa Rosa: Good Trouble Lives On – No SAVE Act! Rally for Voting & Civil Rights. indybay.org Old Courthouse Square | 3rd Street and Santa Rosa Ave | Santa Rosa, CA 95404…
(2026-07-15). New wild plant species recorded in China's Yunnan. ecns.cn A climbing herb species known as Ceropegia kachinensis has been identified as a new species in China, according to a study published in the Plant Science Journal.
(2026-07-15). Saturday 7/18: Monterey: John Lewis Votercade – We Demand Free & Fair Voting GOTV Auto Caravan & Rally. indybay.org PART 1: VOTERCADE – Meet at 12: 30 p.m. at The Village Project 1069 Broadway, Seaside, CA 93955 | PART 2: Voter Registration | • 12-2pm: 855 Broadway, Seaside | • 2-4pm: Colton Hall, Monterey | PART 3: RALLY at 2: 00—4: 00 p.m. in Monterey…
(2026-07-15). World Cup: England have 'not peaked yet', says Tuchel before semifinal. aljazeera.com England face Argentina in Wednesday's semifinal, hoping to reach the World Cup final for the first time since 1966.
(2026-07-15). Typhoon Bavi leaves Yangtze River Delta, transport gradually resumes. ecns.cn The Delta region has begun to lift traffic restrictions and resume production as Typhoon Bavi, the ninth storm of the year, moved away from the area.
(2026-07-15). Trump welcomes Iraqi PM to White House, vows 'a lot of deals'. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi have met at the White House pledging to deepen economic ties.
(2026-07-15). Nyainbo Yuze scenic area in Qinghai set for trial reopening. ecns.cn A senior official of the Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Qinghai Province said Monday that the region will push forward the reopening of the Nyainbo Yuze scenic area in an orderly manner once conditions are ripe.
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/23: Rally at the CalSTRS board meeting! indybay.org Westin hotel- Millbrae, CA (sf airport) | 1 Old Bayshore highway Millbrae 94030…
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/30: Mennonite Action Mass Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/july-2026-mass-……
(2026-07-15). Chinese Embassy urges Cambodia to launch investigation into murder case of Chinese doctor. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Cambodia said on Tuesday that it has urged Cambodian authorities to swiftly investigate the murder case of a Chinese female doctor who was killed at a clinic in Phnom Penh on Sunday and to ensure the safety of Chinese nationals in Cambodia.
(2026-07-15). ICE Is Still Killing People. Susan Is Still Concerned. commondreams.org 
In their second fatal shooting of the wrong person in just days – and as his three-year-old daughter watched – ICE thugs murdered a young Colombian husband and father legally working in Biddeford, ME for simply trying to driving away. After state Dems blasted the killing and advocates insisted "this has gone too far," ICE waited 12 hours to say they fired "fearing for public safety" while "every law enforcement officer in America was scratching their head trying to figure out what that means."Talk about following the money. Having somehow railroaded through last year's big obscene bill gifting over $170 billi…
(2026-07-15). Taiwan People's Party delegation visits Shanghai: mainland spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday confirmed that a youth delegation from the Taiwan People's Party is visiting Shanghai from Tuesday to Friday.
(2026-07-15). Chilean state terrorist and death squad leader freed from ICE custody as victims' families cry for justice. wsws.org How is it that the doors to the Krome Detention Center swung open for the convicted murderer and terrorist, while tens of thousands whose sole "crime" is to be immigrants, remain locked up under abysmal conditions?
(2026-07-14). China aims for 60 trillion yuan in retail sales by 2030 under new spending blueprint. ecns.cn China has approved a new five-year plan to boost household spending, targeting retail sales of about 60 trillion yuan ($8.3 trillion) by 2030 and underscoring Beijing's push to make domestic demand a stronger driver of economic growth.
(2026-07-15). China's key economic indicators in H1 of 2026. ecns.cn China's GDP expanded by 4.7 percent year-on-year to 69.57 trillion yuan ($10.28 trillion) in the first half of 2026, remaining well within the government's annual growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent and showing resilience despite growing global economic uncertainties, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). MI6 Climate: Ecosystem Collapse and British Hunger in Near Future. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Fiona Harvey at The Guardian So what are the real James Bonds saying about the future of Britain? They're saying that it is about to face severe challeng…
(2026-07-14). China accelerates project funding as policymakers seek to stabilize infrastructure investment. ecns.cn China is stepping up funding support for infrastructure projects, with policymakers betting that faster issuance of local government special bonds and new policy financing tools will help stabilize investment growth in the second half of the year.
(2026-07-15). China remains top FDI source for Cambodia in H1: report. ecns.cn China remained the largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Cambodia in the first half of 2026, according to a report released on Tuesday by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC).
(2026-07-14). Embracing the dog days of summer. ecns.cn July 15 marks the beginning of Chufu, or Toufu, the first phase of Sanfu, China's hottest period of the year. While Sanfu typically consists of three 10-day periods, it will last 40 days in total this year.
(2026-07-15). Friday 7/17: Oakland: Good Trouble Lives On – We Demand Voting Rights & Racial Justice Sidewalk Protest. indybay.org Intersection of Adams Street & MacArthur Boulevard | Oakland, CA 94610 | Peaceful demonstration in honor of the legacy of John Lewis…
(2026-07-15). Sunday 7/19: Alameda Indivisible: "John Lewis: Good Trouble" Film FREE Screening & Panel Discussion. indybay.org Alameda Theatre and Cinaplex | 2317 Central Ave | Alameda, CA 94501 | PLEASE NOTE: Because this is a free showing hosted at the Alameda Theatre and Cineplex, you will need to get your FREE tickets through the Alameda Theatre box office or through their website (with a tiny on-line processing fee): www.alamedatheatres.com/showtimes/…
(2026-07-15). Wildlife populations surge in Yellow River source region. ecns.cn Wildlife populations, including black-necked cranes and snow leopards, have increased markedly in the source region of the Yellow River since the start of China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), according to authorities in Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province.
(2026-07-15). Thailand tightens visa-free rules to safeguard national security. ecns.cn Thailand's cabinet has approved a major overhaul of its visa exemption policy, slashing the visa-free stay limit from 60 days to 30 days and trimming eligible nations and regions from 93 to 59, according to government spokesperson Ploytalay Laksameesangchan on Tuesday.
(2026-07-14). Chinese institute develops new cooling device for pain relief. ecns.cn The Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, together with other institutions, has developed a new device that uses targeted cooling to relieve pain.
(2026-07-15). China's industrial output up 5.4 pct in H1. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output expanded at a solid pace in the first half (H1) of 2026, with equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing posting strong growth, official data showed on Wednesday. | The country's value-added industrial output rose 5.4 percent year on year during the period, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics.
(2026-07-15). Mbappe blames technical, tactical blunders for World Cup semifinal loss. aljazeera.com France striker admits Spain controlled the game and made them pay for errors in the semifinal in Dallas.
(2026-07-15). Friday 7/17: Union City: Good Trouble Lives On! Overpass Protest Banner Against Voter Suppression. indybay.org 880 Overpass on Alvarado Niles | meet up at 31361 Alvarado-Niles Rd | Union City, CA 94587 | Peaceful protest…
(2026-07-15). Saturday 8/8: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Bastards. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-07-15). Chinese experts head to Uganda to help with Ebola response. ecns.cn Two Chinese public health experts left Beijing early Wednesday for Uganda to help respond to its Ebola outbreak, answering an invitation from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
(2026-07-15). South China port exports surge 23.8% via new trade corridor in H1. ecns.cn Exports shipped through the port city of Zhanjiang in south China's Guangdong Province along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor grew 23.8% year-on-year to 9.28 billion yuan ($1.29 billion) in the first half of 2026, customs data showed.
(2026-07-15). China steps up flood control as heavy rain forecast for northwest regions. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Water Resources on Tuesday issued targeted arrangements for flood prevention in northwestern regions as a new round of heavy rain is expected to hit the area.
(2026-07-15). Muslim man stabbed multiple times in Utah over his religion, say police. geo.tv 
People stand behind a crime scene tape. — AFP/FileIncident took place inside Valley Fair Mall in West Valley. Suspect tells police he "intends to kill Muslims". Victim is hospitalised and in critical condition.
(2026-07-15). A revealing comment from former IMF chief economist. wsws.org Tariffs, militarization, and wars are not "isolated disruptions" but "interconnected symptoms of a deeper fragmentation reshaping the global economy."
(2026-07-15). England vs Argentina: FIFA World Cup semifinal — Messi, Kane and prediction. aljazeera.com England and Argentina renew their World Cup rivalry after 24 years, as Harry Kane and Lionel Messi clash in the semis.
(2026-07-15). Saturday 7/18: Alameda: Good Trouble Lives On – Community Art & Action Event. indybay.org Upper Washington Park | 740 Central Ave | Alameda, CA 94501 | Family friendly…
(2026-07-15). Saturday 7/18: Sacramento: Good Trouble Lives On Votercade – GOTV & Voting Rights Car Caravan. indybay.org RSVP for gathering/starting location and route directions | Family friendly…
(2026-07-15). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Immersive Technology: See What We See. Understand What We Do. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/23: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel's Redwood Room "Redwood Room After Dark" indybay.org
(2026-07-15). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/16: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel's Redwood "Redwood Room After Dark" indybay.org
(2026-07-15). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). T.Rex skeleton sells for $50.1 million at New York auction. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-15). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). ICRC Hosts High-Level Dialogue with Diplomatic Community on Cyber Warfare and IHL. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-07-15). Brasil prosigue sus acciones contra el trabajo esclavo. radiohc.cu Desde que Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva llegó por primera vez en 2003 a la presidencia de Brasil se trazó como propósito el enfrentamiento al trabajo en condiciones análogas a la esclavitud. | Y es que aunque en el gigante suramericano se abolió oficialmente hace más de cien años la esclavitud, aún persiste esta problemática, que afecta a los ciudadanos más pobres, especialmente a los afrobrasileños, pues está vinculada con el racismo y la discriminación. | Se manifiesta sobre todo en los sectores de la construcción y agrícola y en el servicio doméstico. | De hecho recientemente un caso de esta índole conmocionó a la…
(2026-07-15). Spain recapture 2010 spirit after reaching World Cup final: De la Fuente. aljazeera.com After a masterclass against France in the semifinals, Spain are just one win from winning their second World Cup.
(2026-07-15). Saturday 7/25: In Memory of Lorenzo: Community Vigil for Truth, Justice, and Accountability. indybay.org Gateway Plaza | 790 W El Camino Real | Mountain View, CA 94040…
(2026-07-15). US: Deaths, Neglect in Fort Bliss Immigration Detention. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters opposing mass deportations by ICE hold signs during a demonstration held outside of Fort Bliss, the US Army base where a large new ICE detention facility is being built, in El Paso, Texas, August 17, 2025. | © 2025 REUTERS/Paul Ratje | (Washington, DC) — People held in the immigration detention camp at the US Army's Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas have experienced serious abuse, Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said in a joint report released today. People detained at Camp East Montana have experienced indiscriminate beatings, life-thre…
(2026-07-14). Pickaxe Mountain explained: Why Trump has threatened to strike Iran's secret nuclear facility. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The war between the United States and Iran is heating up again. One place is now at the centre of it all: a mountain hideout Iran calls a factory and the US calls a threat.US President D | Pickaxe Mountain explained: Why Trump has threatened to strike Iran's secret nuclear facility…
(2026-07-14). Analysis-After Hormuz, Iran turns to Red Sea gateway as new pressure point. al-monitor.com By Samia NakhoulBEIRUT, July 14 (Reuters) – Having choked off shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is now signaling it could play its most dangerous card yet: using Yemen's Houthi allies to shut the Bab el-Mandeb gateway to the Red Sea, opening a new front against Washington and putting two of the world's most vital energy arteries at risk.
(2026-07-14). Headlines for July 14, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Announces U.S. Naval Blockade of Iran Moving Closer to All-Out War, Tensions Escalate Between Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, Immigration Agents Fatally Shoot Colombian Man in Maine, Mexican President Sheinbaum Calls for Criminal Probes into the Deaths of Mexicans in the U.S., Federal Judge Blasts Trump's $10 Billion Lawsuit Against the IRS, 12 Democratic-Led States File Lawsuit to Block Paramount's Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Secretary of State Rubio Announces U.S. Plans to "Systematically Disable" the ICC, Pentagon Announces New Joint Task Force with DOJ to Target Pre…
(2026-07-14). The Geopolitics of Distrust: Revisiting the Deadlock in Iran—U.S. Negotiations. unitedworldint.com By Mohammad Reza Moradi, General Director of Mehr News Agency's Foreign Languages and International News Department, from Tehran / Iran Following the end of the forty-day war between Iran, the United States, and Israel, many believed that the region was entering a new phase in which diplomacy would replace military confrontation. Several months after the …
(2026-07-14). Journalist's Devices Seized at U.S. Border Following Iran Reporting. rightsanddissent.org On July 13, 2026, The Grayzone reported that their editor-in-chief Max Blumenthal was detained at Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C. upon return from a reporting trip to Iran to cover the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Agents searched Blumenthal's person and demanded his devices, and when Blumenthal refused to unlock his smart phones, CBP ordered him to hand them over for detention. According to the The Grayzone, this seizure of his devices followed a public campaign against him by pro-Israel influencers and groups, some of whom have been able to influence the Trump administration in the past. De…
(2026-07-14). Girl from Tarn Taran stabbed to death in London; family suspects racial attack, seeks justice. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A 24-year-old woman from Piddi village in Punjab's Tarn Taran district was allegedly stabbed to death in west London, leaving her family devastated and prompting demands for a thorough investigation into what they suspect could be a racially motivated attack.The deceased has been identified as Kirandeep Kaur, a resident of Piddi village in the Khadoor Sahib Assembly constituency. According to her family, she had moved England nearly two years ago on a student visa and had recently completed her studies. She had reportedly started working and was planning to settle in the UK.Family members said they…
(2026-07-14). Oil prices climb to $85 as US-Iran attacks intensify, Hormuz traffic stalls. al-monitor.com Brent crude traded at $85.02 a barrel at 11: 44 a.m. EDT, up 2.06% from Monday's close after reaching $87.39 earlier on Tuesday.
(2026-07-14). Zendaya's The Odyssey premiere earrings spark ethics row. newarab.com 
American actor Zendaya has come under fire from historians and archaeologists after The gold earrings, believed to date to the first millennium BCE and to originate from ancient Iran, were one of the most talked-about elements of Zendaya's appearance at the They were sourc…
(2026-07-14). Lebanon's Qana residents rebuild despite Israeli danger. newarab.com 
A walk through the southern Lebanese village of The village is seeing a gradual return of residents despite worsening living conditions, as well as ongoing security risks posed by the presence of Israeli occupation forces in surro…
(2026-07-14). Israel sets new terms as Lebanon talks resume in Rome. newarab.com 
Direct talks between The sixth round of negotiations, held at the US embassy in the Italian capital, comes as both sides seek to translate the 26 June framework agreement into a phased Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. | However…
(2026-07-14). Israel says ready to move on pilot zones amid new Lebanon talks. al-monitor.com Israel said it was ready to move forward with plans to withdraw troops from two areas of south Lebanon, as the two countries held a new round of talks in Rome on Tuesday. | Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Tuesday that his country was "ready to move forward implementing these two pilot zones".
(2026-07-14). Inside the 'World Symposium Against Antizionism': Where contempt for Muslims and leftist Jews took center stage. mondoweiss.net 
At a Toronto-area summit, Zionists like Ben Shapiro and Gad Saad rebranded antisemitism fears around anti-Zionism, leaning on Islamophobia and far-right alliances while dismissing Palestinian dispossession as a "false expulsion."
(2026-07-14). Chief rabbi throws tantrum as Anglicans vote to "hear" document acknowledging genocide. thecanary.co 
Ephraim Mirvis, the UK's Israel-fanatic chief rabbi and genocide-denier, has launched an attack on the Church of England. The Anglicans have offended Mirvis and his fellow Israel lobbyists. The offence? Daring even to "hear" a document about Israel's Gaza genocide and its colonialism. 'Kairos II', officially titled, A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time […] | By
(2026-07-14). 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.
(2026-07-14). Hormuz tensions send PSX tumbling over 4,200 points. tribune.com.pk 
Massive selling pressure enveloped the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran triggered widespread panic selling, dragging the benchmark KSE-100 Index down by more than 4,200 points during intraday trading. | The sharp decline mirrored weakness across Asian equity markets after US President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a naval blockade on Iran and said the US would receive a 20% levy on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. The developments pushed oil prices to a one-month high and fuelled concerns over global energy supplies…
(2026-07-14). Cuba warns of Washington's attempt to silence the left. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, warned on Monday that the summit announced by the United States for this week will be an attempt to legitimize policies like Operation Condor, which was based on similar pretexts. | Through his account on the social network X, the foreign minister indicated that the meeting will have a McCarthyist slant and "will logically rest on lies." | U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened some 60 countries for the meeting, to be held in Washington, D.C., to address the risks of what that government calls transnational far-left terrorism. | Bruno Rodríguez p…
(2026-07-14). Díaz-Canel: Otra semana, una nueva lista de "sanciones" radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, denunció este lunes el anuncio de una nueva lista de medidas coercitivas de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, al considerar que estas acciones forman parte de una política dirigida a incrementar la presión sobre la economía de la Isla.
(2026-07-14). Israeli fire kills 10 in Gaza, including a 10-year-old, officials say. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-MughrabiCAIRO, July 14 (Reuters) – An Israeli strike and gunfire killed at least 10 Palestinians, including a 10-year-old boy, and a senior Hamas police officer, in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Gazan health and police officials said.The deaths add to a toll of more than 1,100 Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks since an Octoberceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect, according to health officials in the enclave.
(2026-07-14). Israeli strike wipes out Hamas commander's entire family in Gaza. newarab.com 
The The strike, which hit a tent sheltering displaced civilians in the al-Mawasi area west of Khan Younis on Friday, killed Shabana's wife, known as Umm Anas, along with their four daughters—Taqwa…
(2026-07-14). Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 4,561. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from last month's two back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela climbed to 4,561, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Monday. | Rodriguez said a total of 16,740 people were injured. | Authorities have assisted 128,324 families and established 107 temporary camps housing 20,231 people, while 17,907 remain without permanent housing. | The earthquakes damaged 856 buildings, including 190 that collapsed, said Rodriguez. | According to the US Geological Survey, two earthquakes registering magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 struck the South American nation on June 24. | Venezuela has resources bloc…
(2026-07-14). Indian sailor killed in Iranian strikes in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says 'UAE tankers ignored warnings'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: After Iranian cruise missiles hit two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, one Indian crew member was killed and eight other people were injured.Iran said the ships had ignored seve | Indian sailor killed in Iranian strikes in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says 'UAE tankers ignored warnings'
(2026-07-14). UAE says one sailor killed as Iran strikes oil tankers in Hormuz. newarab.com 
One Indian crew member was killed and eight others were wounded when two Emirati oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, The ministry said the tankers, the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were targeted in the southern lane of the strait while in Omani territorial waters. The dead crew member was aboard the Mombasa, it said. | Of the eight wounded, four were seriously injured. Six of the wounded were Indian na…
(2026-07-14). Trump wants fees for Hormuz just like Iran — is that legal. geo.tv 
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026. — ReutersPresident Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States would charge 20% on cargoes for use of the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire with Iran broke down amid a dispute over Tehran's efforts…
(2026-07-14). Trump backtracks on plan to toll Hormuz ships. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly scrapped a planned 20 percent levy on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid clashes with Iran, saying he would instead seek compensation from Gulf allies via trade deals. | That announcement caused oil prices to spike and alarmed allies ⚪ especially given that the United States has previously slammed Iran for its own plans to charge shipping fees for the Strait.
(2026-07-14). China's open-access research gains growing global recognition. ecns.cn Open-access research published by Chinese scientists is attracting growing international attention, with nearly 40% of citations to gold open-access papers published in 2022 coming from researchers outside China, according to a white paper released by scientific publisher Springer Nature.
(2026-07-14). China and Russia Expand Poultry Breeding Cooperation. infobrics.org China and Russia are intensifying their cooperation in the agricultural sector, with poultry breeding emerging as a key area of focus. Both countries recognize the importance of securing food supplies and reducing dependency on imports, particularly in the face of global trade uncertainties…
(2026-07-14). Houthis: Saudi airport targeted in retaliation for strikes on Sanaa airport. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabia's Abha airport in retaliation for a strike on Sanaa's international airport…
(2026-07-14). Dilapidated infrastructure blamed for fatal PNG prison escape attempt. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific The Papua New Guinea Correctional Service (PNGCS) has confirmed three prisoners have been killed in the Western Highlands Province while attempting an escape. The inmates, who scaled the fence at Baisu Prison, were shot dead, while five others were critically injured on Sunday afternoon. Two other escapees remain at…
(2026-07-14). 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?
(2026-07-14). Pauline Hanson imports a monoculture war. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-14). Who will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here's what AI predicts. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera put nine leading AI models to the test to predict the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup champion.
(2026-07-14). No, USA Today, 4th of July Heat was NOT "Climate Change." wattsupwiththat.com This USA Today article is an embarrassing example of journalistic negligence and demonstrates a lack of understanding about weather history and how record-setting works when 365 days of an entire planet is your sample size. Heatwaves are deadly, yes, but they are not becoming more deadly or extreme over time, and their danger is easily mitigated with human innovations like air conditioning. USA Today should know these things, but they apparently prefer climate narrative over facts.
(2026-07-14). China's top political advisor to visit DPRK. ecns.cn China's top political advisor Wang Huning will visit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) from July 15 to 17, a spokesperson of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee announced on Tuesday.
(2026-07-14). Macao university launches digital performing arts training program. ecns.cn A training program for digital performing arts management and international communication talent kicked off Monday at City University of Macao.
(2026-07-14). Happy birthday to the ever-expanding national security state. responsiblestatecraft.org Seventy-nine years ago this month, President Harry Truman signed the
(2026-07-14). "Is Kahane Becoming Normalized?" : Shaul Magid on Meir Kahane's Zionist Radicalism. publicbooks.org "For Kahane, the greatest enemy of the Jews … was not the Arabs. The greatest enemy of the Jews was liberalism."
(2026-07-14). Echoes of NATO's Ankara Summit in Beijing. unitedworldint.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, from Beijing / China NATO's 2026 annual summit concluded in Ankara on July 7—8. Diverging from its predecessors, the summit's final declaration did not directly target China. Beginning with the 2019 London Declaration and continuing through the 2021 Brussels, 2022 Madrid, and 2023 Vilnius summits, NATO had consistently targeted China, defining it …
(2026-07-14). 3 Best mattresses in a box in Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-14). Gold down as US-Iran tensions reignite oil rally. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Monday, mirroring sharp losses in the international market, where the yellow metal fell nearly 3%. The drop came after US President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a naval blockade on Iran, which boosted oil markets, reignited inflation concerns, and raised expectations of higher-for-longer US rates. | In the local market, the price of gold per tola stood at Rs429,736 after a significant decline of Rs3,800, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association. Similarly, the 10-gram gold was sold at Rs368,429, reflecting a drop of Rs3,258. | The pr…
(2026-07-14). Hindu Marriage Amendment Bill passed. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Monday approved the Hindu Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2026 while government and opposition members joined hands to demand continued tax exemptions for the people of Malakand and the newly merged tribal districts. | Provincial Minister for Local Government Mina Khan Afridi presented the Hindu Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2026 in the House, which was promptly passed. Under the new legislation, the power to appoint registrars for Hindu marriages has been delegated to district governments. In union councils with Hindu populations, the local government will issue licenses to the regist…
(2026-07-14). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-07-14). Beijing seeks stronger oversight and market reforms for natural resources. ecns.cn China has issued new guidelines to tighten the management of its natural resource assets, aiming to build a more comprehensive regulatory framework by 2030 and a fully established system by 2035.
(2026-07-14). Australia: Oppose the sellout union agreements at WSU! Build rank-and-file committees! wsws.org The WSU management is trying to push through new 2026—30 enterprise agreements that will facilitate more job destruction, further real pay cuts and increased workloads.
(2026-07-14). Dollar slides as rate hike prospects ease, oil gains moderate. al-monitor.com The dollar slid Tuesday after a drop in US inflation dented expectations of an interest rate hike later this month. | Earlier Tuesday, the market saw a roughly 40 percent probability of a US interest rate hike this month, but that fell to 13 percent after the CPI data was published.
(2026-07-14). US hardens stance on disarming armed factions in Iraq. newarab.com 
Political sources and others close to the Iraqi government said to The New Arab on Tuesday, 14 July, that the US administration is seriously pushing a plan to According to the sources, Washington will not, under its agreements and understandings with Baghdad, allow any extension beyond next October for the factions to comply. | The information, obtained by The New Arab, comes as Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi visits Washi…
(2026-07-14). Qitaihe ice rink in northeast China booked through September as overseas teams flock to train. ecns.cn The ice rink at the Qitaihe Sports Center in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has been fully booked through September as speed skating teams from Mongolia, Hungary and Australia arrive to train in the city known as the "City of Olympic Champions."
(2026-07-14). Guangxi targets ASEAN hub for traditional Chinese medicine services. ecns.cn South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region plans to become an international hub for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) service trade and health tourism targeting ASEAN countries and Belt and Road partner economies between 2026 and 2028.
(2026-07-14). The returns reckoning: How Australian retailers are turning a cost centre into a profit line. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-14). Community Activism Forced Federal Government to Abandon Plans for ICE Warehouses. scheerpost.com By Brian Dolinar This article was originally published by Truthout Activists are now watching to see whether the Trump administration will instead further privatize immigration detention. In a change of course, the Trump administration's plans to detain tens of thousands of immigrants in Amazon-style warehouses have been massively scaled back. As Truthout reported earlier this year, local communities …
(2026-07-14). ICE kills 26-year-old in Maine: What happened, and who else has ICE killed? aljazeera.com More than 60 people have died in ICE shootings or while in detention since Donald Trump returned to power.
(2026-07-14). NBA 3X Chengdu regional tournament crowns champions. ecns.cn The 2026 NBA 3X Chengdu regional tournament concluded Sunday, with ARES capturing the women's title and Nongfu Sanquan winning the men's championship to secure berths in the national finals.
(2026-07-14). Drones help Guizhou farmers reach fields tractors can't. ecns.cn Farmers across Guizhou Province in southwest China are using drones this summer to spray crops, apply fertilizer and transport farm goods, helping bring mechanized agriculture to mountainous areas conventional equipment cannot reach.
(2026-07-14). New $500M Artillery Shell Plant Failed To Produce Any 155mm Parts. twz.com 
(2026-07-14). Two injured in attack on passenger buses. tribune.com.pk 
At least two passengers, including a woman, were injured when unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen opened fire on Quetta-bound passenger buses near the Sur Chel Kalghali area on the Surab ñBesima highway on Sunday. | According to Rescue 1122 officials, emergency medical teams reached the scene immediately after the attack and shifted the injured to a hospital in Gidar, where they are receiving treatment. | Officials said the assailants attempted to stop buses travelling from Turbat and Panjgur by blocking the highway. When the drivers refused to halt and accelerated to escape, the attackers opened fire…
(2026-07-14). Polling shows public see the Green Party as the anti-establishment party. thecanary.co 
According to new polling from Ipsos, the British public see the Green Party as the true anti-establishment party: The Green Party is most likely to be on the side of "the people" (39%), followed by the Liberal Democrats at 33% and Reform UK at 28%. The Conservative Party is most likely to be seen as […] | By
(2026-07-14). Tunisia gives Ghannouchi more jail time over charity donation. newarab.com 
(2026-07-14). Birthday present for Spain's Yamal? World Cup semifinal win over France. aljazeera.com Yamal wants to celebrate his 19th birthday by taking Spain to the World Cup final in New York.
(2026-07-14). China's first-half trade rises 16.9%, topping 25 trillion yuan for first time. ecns.cn China's goods trade reached a record 25.47 trillion yuan ($3.55 trillion) in the first half of 2026, rising 16.9% from a year earlier despite a challenging external environment.
(2026-07-14). America at 250: From anti-colonial power to British Empire 2.0. newarab.com 
There are, and perhaps always have been, two American republics. | The first declared that governments derive "their just powers from the consent of the governed". This US Republic, founded through revolutionary war in 1776 by "enlightened Englishmen", defined itself against kings, hereditary privilege and empire, convinced that liberty could only survive if power was constrained and de-centralised. | It was this republic that inspired John Quincy Adams to warn that America "goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy", lest it become "the dictatress of the world" and cease to be "the ruler of her own spiri…
(2026-07-14). Spain deliver masterclass to beat France 2-0 and reach World Cup final. aljazeera.com European champions Spain beat France with controlled display to book final against Argentina or England.
(2026-07-14). China advances 601 drug applications to next round of reimbursement review. ecns.cn China's National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) has released a list of drug applications that passed the initial review for potential inclusion in the country's 2026 national medical insurance reimbursement catalog.
(2026-07-14). 'Country grows, we grow too': 1 million migrants seek legal status in Spain. aljazeera.com The government expected half a million people to apply, but nearly double that number came forward.
(2026-07-14). Chinese-made tricycles gain traction in Cape Verde. ecns.cn Chinese-made tricycles, commonly known as sanbengzi, are gaining popularity in Cape Verde, with many buyers even requesting that the vehicles keep their original Chinese reverse warning — "Reverse, please be careful" — according to a social media post that has sparked renewed interest in the export trend.
(2026-07-14). China's trade in computing hardware up 56.6% in H1. ecns.cn China's imports and exports of computing hardware, including electronic components and computer parts, reached 5.13 trillion yuan (about $756.61 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 56.6% year on year, an official said on Tuesday.
(2026-07-14). CM Afridi incensed by unscheduled load-shedding. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Monday chaired an important meeting to review unscheduled load shedding, low voltage problems, delays in electricity supply, and other energy sector issues. | The meeting was attended by relevant cabinet members, senior officials of the Energy Department, and high-level representatives from Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO), Tribal Electric Supply Company (TESCO), and Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO). | During the meeting, Chief Minister Afridi expressed displeasure over the ongoing unscheduled load shedding, low voltage, delays in power…
(2026-07-14). Immigration officer shoots and kills Maine man. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-07-14). Argentina war vets urge focus on football for England World Cup semifinal. aljazeera.com One of sport's great rivalries sees Argentina face England in an ever feisty encounter in the 2026 edition's semifinal.
(2026-07-14). Hungary's parliament votes to oust president in latest anti-Orban move. aljazeera.com Hungarian parliament passes amendment that would remove President Sulyok, appointed under ex-Prime Minister Orban.
(2026-07-14). Trump retreats from Hormuz 20% fee plan in pivot to Gulf investment deals. al-monitor.com The shift comes barely 24 hours after Trump declared the United States would become the "guardian" of the strategic waterway and seek compensation for protecting all cargo passing through it.
(2026-07-14). China targets 80-year average life expectancy by 2030 under new health plan. ecns.cn China aims to raise its average life expectancy to 80 years by 2030, up from 79.25 years in 2025, according to a national health plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
(2026-07-14). Mahmoud Khalil alleges conspiracy in lawsuit against Trump officials. aljazeera.com Lawsuit claims conspiracy between top administrative officials and private groups to target the pro-Palestine advocate.
(2026-07-14). 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.
(2026-07-14). "Vote Her Out" : After Maine ICE Shooting, Sen. Collins Under Fire for Deciding Vote on ICE Funding. democracynow.org 
The killing of 26-year-old Colombian immigrant Joan Sebastian Guerrero by ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine, has put the sparsely populated state back in the national spotlight amid the ongoing fallout from a sexual assault allegation that led insurgent Democratic nominee Graham Platner to suspend his campaign for Senate. The nomination will now be determined by Maine Democratic Party delegates in an accelerated — and more crowded — version of the race's contentious primary. Platner had been running to unseat longtime Republican incumbent Susan Collins, a supporter of Donald Trump and his administr…
(2026-07-14). US measles cases near their worst level since 1991, met with official silence. wsws.org The country is on course to lose the elimination status it achieved in 2000, as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. guts the federal vaccine infrastructure.
(2026-07-14). Changi Airport eyes new routes to China, Vietnam, and beyond. ecns.cn Changi Airport will ramp up efforts to establish direct flights to new destinations over the next decade as it prepares for the completion of Terminal 5 (T5) by the mid-2030s, a senior executive said on Monday.
(2026-07-14). Trump Promised Erdogan the F-35 But the Law Says No. fpif.org Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Donald Trump at the airport in Ankara, which heads of state generally do not do. There were cannons. There were soldiers on horseback. Jets flew overhead trailing red, white, and blue smoke. Then the two men sat down at the presidential palace in Ankara and Trump, The sanctions came down in December 2020, from Trump'
(2026-07-14). Intangible heritage performances boost nightlife in Heilongjiang border city. ecns.cn An intangible cultural heritage theater in Tongjiang, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, is attracting visitors with weekend evening performances that combine Chinese ethnic traditions with Russian cultural performances.
(2026-07-14). IMF warns Europe's debt could double to 130% of GDP by 2040. ecns.cn The IMF warned that Europe's sovereign debt could surge to 130% of GDP by 2040 — double today's level — unless the region enacts sweeping fiscal reforms.
(2026-07-14). Burnham backs Labour's brutal anti-immigration bill on day he becomes uncontested party leader. wsws.org On the day Burnham secured the party leadership, he assisted outgoing Labour Prime Minister Starmer in pushing through vicious anti-immigration policies. Burnham will take over from Starmer on Friday and oversee their enforcing.
(2026-07-14). 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.
(2026-07-14). Eastern Cape welcomes strong support for Kirkwood agricultural show. sanews.gov.za Eastern Cape welcomes strong support for Kirkwood agricultural show | Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe has welcomed the strong public support shown during the department's Agricultural Show at Kirkwood, in the Sarah Baartman District, where farmers successfully marketed and sold their produce. | Addressing attendees at the Phindile Madama Qekeni Multipurpose Hall on Monday, Kontsiwe said the event demonstrated the growing value of agricultural shows as platforms for connecting farmers with consumers and creating economic opportunities. | "These shows are not meant to be places where farmers only show…
(2026-07-14). Monday 7/13: LF Panel: AI, Labor And Commodification of Education For The Techno Fascists. indybay.org This will be a zoom event. You can join the event at | laborfest.net/2026/event/education-ai-co……
(2026-07-14). Budget cuts at Berlin's universities—Archaeology Department at Humboldt University set to close. wsws.org This important cultural and scientific institution—one of the oldest institutes of archaeology in Germany, which has existed 200 years and withstood two world wars—is now set to be destroyed, while the federal government pours billions into the military and arming for world war.
(2026-07-14). Next Up to The Mic: Pierre Joris at The Lark Tavern. mediasanctuary.org This week, Thom Francis welcomes poet, translator, and essayist Pierre Joris. Pierre was the featured poet at the Poets Speak Loud series at The Lark Tavern on September 25, 2006. | +++++ | ‚Ä®Born in Strasbourg, France, and raised in Luxembourg, Pierre Joris spent his life crossing borders—both physical and linguistic. His travels took him across Europe, North Africa, and the United States, experiences that shaped his "nomad poetics," a philosophy that embraced fluidity and rejected rigid boundaries. Over his lifetime, he published more than 50 books, including poetry, essays, anthologies…
(2026-07-14). Wildfires signal Europe's third heatwave in six weeks as 14,000 excess deaths reported. wsws.org Six of Europe's leading oil companies made $21.7 billion in profits in the first quarter of 2026, 43 percent higher than last year.
(2026-07-14). French business traveler brings Chinese air conditioner to Europe. ecns.cn A French business traveler has drawn attention online for bringing a Chinese-made portable air conditioner back to Europe in his checked luggage following a business trip to Shanghai.
(2026-07-14). Egypt, Turkey deepen defence ties in high-level talks. newarab.com 
(2026-07-14). Iran, US trade fresh strikes in escalating battle for Hormuz. newarab.com Good afternoon and welcome to our new live page, where we're continuing to track developments in the region. | Visit Here are the key developments on Tuesday afternoon: | • The US military has
(2026-07-14). Will USAF Tankers Getting The Boot From Israel's Biggest Airport Impact Combat Capabilities. twz.com 
The USAF had already drawn down a large part of its peak tanker force at Ben Gurion Airport, now additional jets will have to find new homes.
(2026-07-14). Romania's political crisis clears the road for the fascist AUR. wsws.org The collapse of the Bolojan government exposes the crisis of the oligarchic regime established by the former Stalinist bureaucracy. Every faction of the ruling class combines austerity and militarism with the legitimisation of the far right.
(2026-07-14). Israeli Knesset passes law ultra-Orthodox seek to skip military. newarab.com 
The bill cleared its final two readings by 63 votes to 52, just days before the Knesset dissolves ahead of the 27 October general elections, wrapping up months of tense negotiations between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox parties that support his g…
(2026-07-14). Strategic Autonomy: A Case Study of India's BRICS Membership. infobrics.org BRICS enables India to engage with major non-Western powers without entering into formal alliances. By maintaining a non-Western rather than an anti-Western posture within BRICS, India is able to simultaneously deepen partnerships with Western countries while adhering to its policy of multialignment…
(2026-07-14). DHS Says ICE Killed Man in Maine While He Was Trying to Flee. truthout.org In a late-day statement on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shifted its narrative on the fatal ICE shooting of a man in Biddeford, Maine, saying that the man was trying to flee and that the immigration agent shot him out of supposed fear for "public safety." Roughly 12 hours after the Maine shooting, DHS put out a statement, claiming that Immigration and Customs Enforcement… |
(2026-07-14). Worker killed in furnace explosion fire at Indian recycling plant. aljazeera.com A furnace explosion triggered a fire at Jain Resource Recycling's plant in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
(2026-07-14). 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.
(2026-07-14). Educational Opportunities Continue to Decline at City College of San Francisco. indybay.org The administration at City College of San Francisco is failing to schedule enough classes to meet the needs of its predominantly working class students of color, and continues to close facilities. For this fall, no classes are scheduled to be held in the Downtown facility.
(2026-07-14). export slump quietly dragging down the economy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-14). 'Widow's Bay' and 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed' offer critique of inequality and skewed morals. peoplesworld.org 
Two television series offer, though in somewhat disguised form, a critique of contemporary global inequality and the skewed morals that accompany that imbalance. The two series, Widow's Bay and Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, are both produced by Apple TV. Both illustrate what is possible to say in a highly controlled medium and, in their limitations, what …
(2026-07-14). Housing rental market shows seasonal recovery. ecns.cn China's housing rental market entered a seasonal upswing in June 2026, driven mainly by the graduation season and the job-seeking that comes with it.
(2026-07-14). NEET Re-Exam Result Date 2026 – Latest Update. ummid.com After successfully conducting NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam and releasing the Provisional Answer Key, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is now releasing the result of the important medical entrance exam.
(2026-07-14). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-14). DPM Dar meets Bangladesh minister, discuss stronger bilateral ties. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to strengthening ties with Bangladesh during a meeting with Bangladesh's Minister for Women, Children and Social Welfare, Dr AZM Zahid Hossain, in Islamabad, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO). | Dr Hossain was visiting Pakistan to attend the 9th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ministerial Conference on Women, being held in Islamabad. | Dr. A. Z. M. Zahid Hossain, Minister for Women, Children and Social Welfare of Bangladesh, called on the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Sen…
(2026-07-14). Israel signs $2.3b deal to expand West Bank settlements with 12,000 new homes. tribune.com.pk 
Israel signed a 8.5 billion-shekel ($2.3 billion) framework agreement to expand illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, including the construction of 12,000 new housing units and major infrastructure projects, according to Israeli media. | Israel's Channel 14 described the agreement as a "giant" step aimed at expanding settlements and "changing the face of the region." | The agreement was signed at an official ceremony attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Israel Land Authority Director General Yehuda Eliyahu and Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Region…
(2026-07-14). Medicare Turns 61; The Case for Expanding it to all Americans. juancole.com Gainesville, Florida (Special to Informed Comment) — Sixty one years ago, July 30, 1965, Congress enacted Medicare to provide health insurance for people ages 65 and older and the disabled regardless of income or medical history. At the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri, former President Harry S. Truman and his wife, former First Lady Bess Truman, became the first recipients of the new Medicare health insurance program. President Lyndon Johnson and the U.S. Congress enacted Medicare under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. | Medicare was a momentous act because it provided…
(2026-07-14). Torrential rain causes waterlogging in Hebei, residents well relocated. ecns.cn Kuancheng County was hit by sudden heavy rainfall on Sunday night, causing waterlogging in four townships and nine villages. Vehicles submerged by floodwaters are being towed away by recovery trucks. Meanwhile, local residents have been well relocated with enough daily necessities.
(2026-07-14). 'Kylian is fine': France ready, full-strength for Spain World Cup semifinal. aljazeera.com French coach Deschamps says his team will be fully prepared for a midfield battle against the European champions.
(2026-07-14). Watch FIFA World Cup: Mbappe vs Yamal headlines Spain-France semifinal. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-07-14). China's sports goods exports reach $9.4 billion in first half. ecns.cn China's exports of sports goods and equipment totaled 67.53 billion yuan ($9.4 billion) in the first half of 2026, reinforcing the country's position as the world's largest exporter of sporting products, customs officials said Tuesday.
(2026-07-14). U.S. Flying Tigers delegation visits Beijing exhibition on China-U.S. Friendship. ecns.cn A U.S. delegation led by descendants and youth representatives of the Flying Tigers of World War II visited an exhibition in Beijing on Sunday that commemorates a century of Chinese-American contributions and the historic alliance between the two nations during the fight against fascism.
(2026-07-14). 'Quite the democracy': Lindsey Graham's sister takes senate seat. newarab.com 
The sister of recently deceased US Senator Darline Graham Nordone, Graham's younger and only sibling, was appointed by Nordone has never held elected office. Her appointment came a…
(2026-07-14). Lindsey Graham's passing exposes futility of anti-Russia hysteria. infobrics.org Hawkish senator's stance made him a symbol of failed neoconservative policies.
(2026-07-14). Key witness in US probe of Halkbank avoids prison time. al-monitor.com By Luc CohenNEW YORK, July 14 (Reuters) – A key cooperating witness in the U.S. government's criminal investigation into Turkish state-run lender Halkbank's alleged role in helping Iran evade sanctions avoided prison time at his sentencing hearing on Tuesday.U.S. District Judge Richard Berman said he would sentence Reza Zarrab to time served at a hearing in Manhattan federal court. Prosecutors had urged the judge to take his cooperation with their case into account in determining his punishment.
(2026-07-14). Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 30 as police probe possible negligence. aljazeera.com Thailand authorities say that 24 people remain in critical condition in hospital after the blaze at a pub.
(2026-07-14). Flash floods triggered by heavy rain force over 8,100 to evacuate in Gansu. ecns.cn As of 7 a.m. on Tuesday, a total of 8,105 people have been evacuated to safer places after short-duration heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms hit Xiahe County in the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province, at around 7: 00 p.m. on Monday. The rain triggered flash floods and caused severe damage, according to local authorities.
(2026-07-14). New rail-sea route links Guizhou's phosphorus chemical hub to Beibu Gulf Port. ecns.cn The Xinmaohai, a vessel carrying containers of industrial salt for Guizhou Jiangshan Crop Technology Co., recently set sail from the Qinzhou port area of Beibu Gulf Port in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2026-07-14). 'Delivery rider poet' shortlisted for prestigious Lu Xun Literature Prize. ecns.cn Contemporary Chinese poet Wang Jibing, known online as the "delivery rider poet," has been shortlisted for the poetry category of the Lu Xun Literature Prize, one of China's highest literary honors.
(2026-07-14). Hong Kong Authorities Target Booksellers. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Leticia Wong, a former pro-democracy district councillor, at her bookstore in Hong Kong, June 20, 2025. | © 2025 Chan Long Hei/AP Photo | As the annual Hong Kong Book Fair opens this week, two of the city's best-known independent bookstores, Elmbook and Luckwin, won't be there. On July 2, authorities barred them from exhibiting. Soon after, Elmbook announced it would close on its 30th anniversary in April 2027, when its lease ends.While officials did not say why they barred the bookstores, Beijing-controlled media accused independent bookstores of selling books that "blatantly smea…
(2026-07-14). Nepal's Renewed Gen-Z Reckoning. ummid.com Nepal is witnessing an uncomfortable rerun, less than a year after a youth uprising burned down Singha Durbar and forced KP Sharma Oli from office, the generation that engineered that upheaval is back on the streets – this time against the very leader it helped install.
(2026-07-14). Indonesia reports sharp drop in visa-free entries, rise in revenue as immigration policy shifts. ecns.cn Indonesia recorded an 87.9% year-on-year decline in visa-free entry permits issued in the first half of this year, while visa service revenue climbed 6.4% to approximately 2.81 trillion rupiah (about US$188 million), official data from the Directorate General of Immigration showed.
(2026-07-14). North West, Turkish Cooperation unveils coffee farming initiative to diversify agriculture. sanews.gov.za North West, Turkish Cooperation unveils coffee farming initiative to diversify agriculture | The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in partnership with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), has officially launched a coffee bean production project at the state-owned Kgora Farmer Training Centre near Ramatlabama in Mahikeng. | First announced by MEC Madoda Sambatha during the department's Budget Vote and Policy Speech, the project aims to diversify agricultural production, creating new economic opportunities and supporting emerging farmers in the province. | The initiative…
(2026-07-14). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-14). 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.
(2026-07-14). Cross-Country Peace March Passes Through Osaka, Japan. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Gerry Yokota, Co-Coordinator of the World BEYOND War Japan Chapter, World BEYOND War, July 14, 2026 | The annual Cross-Country Peace March—a relay march transversing all 47 Japanese prefectures over several months—began in May and will culminate in Hiroshima in early August, ahead of the 2026 World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs. | Marchers are walking thousands of kilometers from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south along designated national highways. Local municipal networks organize daily handovers of peace banners and petitions containing thousands of signatures urging…
(2026-07-14). 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.
(2026-07-14). OPEC cuts 2026 oil demand growth forecast for third straight month. ecns.cn OPEC lowered its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026 to 780,000 barrels per day (bpd) in its monthly report released on July 13, marking the third consecutive downward revision, Reuters reported.
(2026-07-14). ICE killed a Maine father during an operation targeting someone else. nationofchange.org Joan Sebastian Guerrero was fatally shot while driving to work, leaving conflicting federal and eyewitness accounts of why an immigration agent opened fire.
(2026-07-14). biggest companies still fall short on gender equality. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-14). South Africa footballer dies weeks after participating in 2026 FIFA WC. ummid.com South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died weeks after playing for his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-07-14). The brainchild of Barack Obama: Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America. wsws.org Comedian-writer Larry David has even less insight into the past than the present.
(2026-07-14). Historical falsification as war propaganda: The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung declares Russia chiefly responsible for World War I
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(2026-07-14). State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company: All 55 high-rise residential complexes in the city take the lead in Jiangsu Province to achieve dual power supply. ecns.cn On June 25, the newly added power supply point at Jiulong Mansion Residential Complex in Shuyang County was successfully energized, putting its dual power supply system into official operation.
(2026-07-14). The New School lays off 90 faculty and staff. wsws.org At least 19 full-time faculty members and 68 university staff received layoff notices last month as part of a broader restructuring plan. Only the formation of independent rank-and-file committees that unite workers and students across every division of the university can reverse these attacks.
(2026-07-14). Sunday 7/19: Good Trouble Lives On! Weekend of Action for Voting Rights Civil Rights & Racial Justice. indybay.org In honor of late Congressman John Lewis: | Nationwide weekend of peaceful marches, rallies and community actions for voting rights, civil rights and racial justice.
(2026-07-14). Why Many Hawaiians Did Not Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. covertactionmagazine.com On the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, many in Hawai'i, the 50th territory to "join"/acquire U.S. statehood, decided not to celebrate. When you better know the history of how rich and greedy U.S. citizens, many of them descendants of the missionaries from the 1830s, conducted a coup that overthrew the government of the …
(2026-07-14). K-P withdraws privileges bill tweaks after backlash. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has been forced to withdraw amendments made to the Members' Privileges and Immunities Act after facing intense public and political criticism. | On the directives of Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, a special assembly committee agreed to retract the amendments and referred the matter back to the Privileges Committee for preparation of a fresh draft. | Provincial Information Minister Shafi Jan announced the decision after a three-hour meeting of the special committee chaired by Speaker Babar Saleem Swati. The meeting was attended by Opposition Leader Dr Ebadullah, JUI-F's Maulana…
(2026-07-14). Chang'e 7 carrier rocket arrives at launch site for assembly and testing. ecns.cn China's Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket for Chang'e 7 lunar mission has arrived at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, the China National Space Administration announced on Monday.
(2026-07-14). China launches online job drive with 172,000 openings. ecns.cn China's human resources ministry has launched a week-long online recruitment campaign offering about 172,000 job openings across modern services, internet businesses, consumer industries, and finance.
(2026-07-14). AI firms' mass purchase, destruction of books for model training fuels copyright debate. tribune.com.pk 
Artificial intelligence (AI) companies are increasingly purchasing thousands of used books, digitising them to train large language models and destroying the original copies, according to media reports, fueling debate over copyright protections. | Since early this year, antiquarian booksellers across Europe have reported unusually large orders from the Canadian company Zoom Books, according to US, German, and Swiss media reports. | Booksellers said the company has mainly sought nonfiction and academic titles published in the 1970s, often purchasing dozens or hundreds of books from individual sellers. | The boo…
(2026-07-14). Claim: Climate Change Should be Depoliticised by Convincing Everyone to Support Climate Action. wattsupwiththat.com "… We need to take the politics out of the debate and get the people to demand that governments take action to minimise the climate threat …"
(2026-07-14). Antisemitic, really? Jewish leader speaks out on Australia's Royal Commission hypocrisy. asiapacificreport.nz The tide has turned a little at Australia's Royal Commission into Antisemitism with a second Jewish witness breaking from the Israel narrative. Michael West Media reports. COMMENTARY: By Jeffrey Loewenstein Sarah Schwartz, co-founder of the Jewish Council of Australia (JCA), gave evidence at the Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion last week. I venture…
(2026-07-14). Harry Kane under fire for World Cup double standards. newarab.com 
England captain The criticism follows Kane's recent account of playing golf with the US president, which he described as a "surreal experience", prompting renewed scru…
(2026-07-14). Spain reach World Cup final after masterclass against France. newarab.com 
Spain Didier Deschamps' men were hot favourites to lift the trophy after a string of breathtaking attacking displays in the United States but they met their match against the slick European champions in the semi-finals. | Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring for the 2010 winners with an emphatic penalty in…
(2026-07-14). KEAM 2026 Architecture Rank List [Final] Published. ummid.com Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala has published on its official website 'cee.kerala.gov.in' KEAM 2026 Architecture (B Arch) Final Rank List.
(2026-07-14). Science Over Climate Narrative: Dr. Matthew Wielicki to Lead America's Climate Research. wattsupwiththat.com If the USGCRP returns to its statutory mission, which focuses on objective assessment grounded in transparent data and reproducible analysis, the American people will be far better served, and public trust in scientists may begin to recover.
(2026-07-14). Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 30, safety violations found. ecns.cn The death toll from a fire at a bar in Bangkok's Chatuchak district has risen to 30, with 75 injured — 24 critically — authorities said Tuesday. About 45 people remain unaccounted for.
(2026-07-14). 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.
(2026-07-14). Bangkok governor vows tighter regulations as pub fire death toll rises to 30. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from a devastating fire at a live music pub in Thailand's capital climbed to 30 on Tuesday, officials said, as Bangkok's governor vowed stricter inspections and police investigated possible negligence and safety breaches. | The blaze, one of the deadliest in recent years in Thailand, tore through the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in the city's northern Chatuchak area close to midnight on Sunday, with witnesses describing an explosion, a horizontal burst of fire and smoke engulfing the single-storey venue. | There were 24 people in critical condition on Tuesday and dozens more who were treated had b…
(2026-07-14). Baseball fans celebrate the sport's biggest stars outside Independence Hall ahead of All-Star Game in Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? MLB's All-Star Week is in full swing in Philadelphia, and fans from across the country are beaming to celebrate their favorite players. The All-Star Game Red Carpet paraded baseball's best players in front of Independence Hall on Tuesday afternoon, ahead of the evening's main event. | Fans lined up well before the carpet's 2 p.m. start to get a glimpse of their favorite players and mascots. The Phillies have six players in Tuesday's game at Citizens Bank Park. | "I have neve…
(2026-07-14). Israel allocates $434 million for 34 new West Bank settlements. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, July 14 (Reuters) – Israel's security cabinet approved a budget of 1.3 billion shekels ($434 million) for establishing 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, right-wing Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Tuesday, adding to tensions over territory widely viewed as central to a potential Palestinian state.U.N. bodies, Palestinians and most countries view the settlements as illegal under international conventions – a stance disputed by Israel – and a primary obstacle to peace.
(2026-07-14). China's imports top 10 trillion yuan in H1, up 22.1%. ecns.cn China's imports in the first half of 2026 reached 10.74 trillion yuan (about $1.58 trillion), surpassing the 10-trillion-yuan mark for the first time in the same period in history, an official said on Tuesday.
(2026-07-14). Thursday 7/16: SILA — Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), Santa Cruz Premiere. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean St | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-07-14). Farage called out for turning down parliamentary security offer. thecanary.co 
Reform UK politicians have been complaining that Parliament left Nigel Farage and his MPs without security. Now, it's emerged that Farage literally turned down a security detail which would have matched that of Kemi Badenoch — the leader of the opposition: Exclusive: Nigel Farage turned down taxpayer-funded security including a bodyguard, car and trained driver […] | By
(2026-07-14). Australia finds serious gaps in Big Tech response to online child sexual abuse. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-14). US launches new Iran strikes, reimposes naval blockade. newarab.com 
US forces carried out The military action came after
(2026-07-14). Singh urges stronger collaboration to curb illegal fisheries trade. sanews.gov.za Singh urges stronger collaboration to curb illegal fisheries trade | Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Narend Singh has urged authorities to strengthen collaboration to ensure the successful prosecution of those involved in the illegal trade of fisheries resources. | Addressing South African authorities, including prosecutors, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Coastal Marine Task Force (CMTF), at a training session in KwaZulu-Natal, Singh said every purchase of unlawfully harvested marine resources contributes to the depletion of a national asset. | The training comes amid r…
(2026-07-14). Can a Religious Ruling in Pakistan Affect the Global Crypto Economy? thinktank.pk Pakistan's cryptocurrency industry has entered a new phase of uncertainty after one of the country's most influential Islamic scholars, Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, issued a fatwa declaring cryptocurrency trading impermissible (haram) under his interpretation of Islamic law. The religious opinion comes at a time when Pakistan's government has been moving in the opposite direction—developing a …
(2026-07-14). Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Father Emir of Qatar, Passes Away. ummid.com Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, regarded as Architect of Modern Qatar, died in Doha Sunday July 12, 2026 at the age of 74.
(2026-07-14). Moderate Democrats: Splitting the party in two. nationofchange.org This is the most important midterm election in American history. If the Democratic Party leadership splits the party and the Republicans win, Democrats will go the way of the Whig and the Tory.
(2026-07-14). Over 260,000 relocated as typhoon Bavi brings torrential rain to Liaoning. ecns.cn More than 260,000 people had been relocated to safer areas in northeast China's Liaoning Province by 4 p.m. Monday as Typhoon Bavi moved north, triggering heavy rainfall, according to Xinhua news.
(2026-07-14). 2026 National Table Tennis Championships (Doubles) kicks off in Changsha. ecns.cn The 2026 National Table Tennis Championships (Doubles) kicked off Monday in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province.
(2026-07-14). Lawsuit Seeks to Raise Shelter Allowance for Public Assistance. mediasanctuary.org The Legal Aid Society, Empire Justice Center, Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC (Bond), and Hughes Hubbard have filed a class-action lawsuit against the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). The lawsuit, filed on behalf of individuals and families from both New York City and upstate New York, challenges the State's public assistance shelter allowance schedule, which is set in regulation by OTDA and which has remained unchanged for decades despite skyrocketing housing costs, driving tens of thousands of New Yorkers into homelessness. Attornies Susan Antos and Haley Kulakowski talk…
(2026-07-14). Adaptar los sistemas de trabajo a las exigencias de estos tiempos. radiohc.cu 
El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez sostuvo un nuevo intercambio en La Habana, a nivel de Consejo de Defensa Municipal, esta vez en el territorio de Boyeros, para evaluar las acciones vinculadas con las prioridades de la localidad en los ámbitos político, económico y social.
(2026-07-14). A sinister ghost is haunting the world. radiohc.cu Under the title "A sinister ghost is haunting the world," Casa de las Américas issued a statement on Monday denouncing a new and threatening neo-fascist offensive, from which not even the World Cup has escaped. | Due to its importance, ACN reproduces the Declaration in its entirety: | A sinister ghost is haunting the world | Casa de las Américas Declaration | A sinister ghost is haunting the world: the ghost of neo-fascism. Not even what we assumed would be a great sporting event, which should have put the world's conflicts on hold — albeit artificially and temporarily — has escaped its reach. | Omar…
(2026-07-14). Metamorfosi del conflitto in corso. strategic-culture.su Il trasferimento della produzione bellica ucraina in Europa stravolge la dinamica politico militare, avvicinando alla collisione diretta tra Bruxelles e Mosca | Segue nostro Si è appena concluso il summit Nato in Ankara, che ha visto partecipante l'intero asse euro-americano, alla testa dell'occidente globale: in sintesi di un lunghissimo discorso si puà≤ dire che il meeting non fa che ufficializzare alcune delle questioni cardine gi…
(2026-07-14). Record El Niño threatens to unleash floods across East Africa and Asia. aljazeera.com Aid groups warn a record-strength El Niño could unleash flooding and hunger from Somalia to Pakistan.
(2026-07-14). Saturday 7/18: San Mateo: Good Trouble Lives On – Street Protest for Voting Rights & Racial Justice. indybay.org Intersection of El Camino Real & 31st Avenue | San Mateo, CA 94403…
(2026-07-14). Friday 7/17: Redwood City: Good Trouble Lives On – Voting Rights & Racial Justice Protest. indybay.org Intersection of El Camino Real & Jefferson Ave. | Redwood City, CA 94063…