(2026-07-16). US completes 'wave of strikes' on Iran as Tehran retaliates with attacks on military bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait. tribune.com.pk 
The US launched two waves of attacks on Iran's coastal defences and missile sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade of its ports, while Iran struck back by targeting US military sites in neighbouring countries in what it called an "existential war" with America. | The latest escalation comes days after a fragile truce collapsed, raising the spectre of a return to full-scale war, with Iran once again threatening to shut off more regional energy exports. | t.co/8lYsAIspma | — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 16, 2026 | Hostilities have intensified since Iran said late on Saturday i…
(2026-07-16). Iran will 'neutralise US interventions in the region', says army spokesperson. tribune.com.pk 
Spokesperson for the Iranian army Brigadier General Mohammad Akaminia stressed over Iran's strategy in controlling the Strait of Hormuz, and said that "We will undoubtedly resist until the end and will neutralize US' interventions in the region," according to IRNA on Thursday. | Spokesperson for the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Brigadier General Mohammad Akaminia, stresed Iran's definitive strategy in controlling the Strait of Hormuz, and said: "We will undoubtedly resist until the end and will neutralize US' interventions in the region." pic.twitter.com/wOBJtiY6qj | — IRNA News Agency ‚ò&a…
(2026-07-16). Satellite images reveal Iran's fury; US bases in Oman, Kuwait left in ruins as Mojtaba hits back. hindustantimes.com Fresh satellite imagery has fuelled claims of extensive damage to U.S.-linked military infrastructure in the Gulf following Iran's latest wave of missile and drone attacks. As Washington intensified strikes on Iranian military targets, Tehran claimed to have hit American positions across Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Several battlefield claims from both sides remain independently unverified.
(2026-07-16). Shipping firms avoid US-guided Hormuz route after Iranian attacks. geo.tv 
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam,Oman, July 15, 2026. — ReutersIRGC claims responsibility for attacks on two Emirati supertankers.Greek maritime firms advise ships to delay voyages due to high risks.US insists the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial…
(2026-07-16). US launches multiple strikes on Iran, Tehran targets American bases in region. geo.tv 
Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what US Centcom says are strikes on Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 15, 2026. — ReutersFresh escalation follows collapse of fragile US-Iran truce.Iran says Strait of Hormuz…
(2026-07-16). 'Epic squared': Scaloni lauds Argentina's back-to-back World Cup comebacks. aljazeera.com 'There was blood in the water, and we went for it,' Argentina coach said of the relentless late attacks against England.
(2026-07-16). France's Morocco reset: What French PM Lecornu's visit to Rabat signals. aljazeera.com The trip highlights how Paris and Rabat are turning a diplomatic rapprochement into a broader strategic partnership.
(2026-07-15). Regular rail-truck intermodal service links Tianjin and Kazakhstan. ecns.cn A freight train carrying 40 standard containers departed from Tianjin International Land Port on Thursday, marking the official launch of a regular rail-truck intermodal service between Tianjin and Kazakhstan.
(2026-07-16). Wildfire smoke engulfs Toronto, Canada and turns its skies orange. aljazeera.com Wildfire smoke turned skies orange over Toronto and the rest of Ontario.
(2026-07-16). Two Philly-area Democrats voted against the bipartisan 'compromise' state budget. Here's why. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania's $50.8 billion State Sens. Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia, and Katie Muth, D-Chester County, praised the budget's investments in public ed…
(2026-07-15). (W.E. Talk) Expert urges deeper economic and security cooperation between China and ASEAN to foster new growth. ecns.cn The year 2026 marks the fifth anniversary of the China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia.
(2026-07-16). "Persia Has Become a Holy Land" William Morris and Iran. juancole.com Here is my most recent essay for William Morris was a nineteenth-century artist, poet, designer, craftsman, and socialist who reacted against the squalor of Britain under industrialization and took the side of put-upon workers against the new class of industrialists. Ironically, he c…
(2026-07-16). Toronto engulfed by wildfire smoke as US cities threatened. aljazeera.com Monitor ranks Toronto as having the worst air quality on earth, surpassing Kinshasa, DR Congo, and New Delhi, India.
(2026-07-16). South Korea's international adoptees seek justice, not homecoming. aljazeera.com South Korea's government has acknowledged wrongs, but advocates say accountability is still lacking.
(2026-07-16). New fellowship for Pakistan's emerging women documentary filmmakers announced. tribune.com.pk 
Two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has announced the eight fellows selected for the latest edition of Patakha Pictures' Claim the Frame programme, which will support four documentary films by emerging women filmmakers from across Pakistan. | The five-month fellowship, launched in partnership with the Scottish Documentary Institute and the British Council, will provide funding and mentorship to filmmakers exploring themes including climate change, identity, resilience and social change. This year's documentaries will focus on stories ranging from Pakistan's first female drifter and c…
(2026-07-16). Dar heads to Shanghai to formalise Pakistan's founding role in AI organisation. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday departed for Shanghai on a two-day visit to attend the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and formalise the country's participation in a new international artificial intelligence organisation, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO). | According to the FO, Pakistan will join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as a founding member during the visit. It said the deputy prime minister "will sign the agreement" for Pakistan's accession to WAICO as a founding member. | Deputy Prime Minister/…
(2026-07-16). War frenzy grips UK: Panicked London stocks up on food as Russian attack fears grow | Putin, Ukraine. hindustantimes.com The UK has launched a nationwide emergency preparedness campaign, urging households to be ready for potential disruptions such as cyberattacks, severe weather and infrastructure failures. The move comes amid growing security concerns in Europe as the Russia-Ukraine war continues, with officials stressing preparedness rather than predicting an imminent conflict.
(2026-07-16). Uganda: Military Seizing Government Critics. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Erias Lukwago, lawyer for Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye, unlawfully seized by the military, leaves a court in Kampala, on June 22, 2026, having been remanded into custody, on charges related to representing his client. | © 2026 Hajarah Nalwadda/Getty Images…
(2026-07-16). SEP/IYSSE online public lecture: Lessons of the 2022 mass uprising in Sri Lanka for workers and youth. wsws.org This public lecture, hosted by the SEP and IYSSE, will discuss the lessons of Sri Lanka's 2022 mass uprising for working people entering into struggles against the JVP/NPP government's implementation of IMF austerity, authoritarian measures and the unfolding world war.
(2026-07-16). Two months since the Ebola outbreak, response in Congo losing ground. wsws.org Two months after the WHO declared a global emergency, the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has spread to five provinces, and the agency now estimates the true toll is at least two to four times the confirmed count.
(2026-07-16). FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi and Argentina storm into another WC final defeating England. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: England looked set to pull off a famous win. Lionel Messi was kept quiet for most of the match, Thomas Tuchel's tactics worked brilliantly, and Anthony Gordon's second-half goal gave the Three Lions a 1-0 lead, putting them close to their first FIFA World Cup final since 1966. | However, champions know how to bounce back when it matters most. Argentina showed that once again. Instead of scoring himself, Messi controlled the game from deeper areas, while his teammates stepped up to turn the match around. Argentina fought back to claim a 2-1 victory over England in the semi-final in Atlanta on Thurs…
(2026-07-15). (W.E. Talk) Expert: Talks on the Code of Conduct in South China Sea should be led by China and ASEAN, without external interference. ecns.cn Peace and stability in the South China Sea serve the interests of all parties and represent the greatest common denominator in China—ASEAN cooperation, noted Xu Liping, senior research fellow at the National Institute of International Strategy under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) in an exclusive interview with China News Network's "W.E. Talk" program.
(2026-07-16). Super Typhoon Bavi leaves a trail of death and destruction in the Pacific. wsws.org The human toll of Super Typhoon Bavi was compounded by decades of underinvestment in public infrastructure, social inequality and the diversion of resources toward militarism.
(2026-07-16). Ten things a president can't do: Trump has tried them anyway. juancole.com ( Neither did th…
(2026-07-16). Champagne Song: Sentenced 100 Years for Anti-Fascism. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-07-15). Zheng Qinwen fires 13 aces to reach Athens quarterfinals. ecns.cn Chinese Zheng Qinwen beat Australian Elena Micic 6-4, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the Athens quarterfinal.
(2026-07-15). China issues eco-environmental monitoring plan for 2026-2030. ecns.cn The Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the National Development and Reform Commission have jointly issued a plan to improve eco-environmental monitoring during China's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-15). 2,667 Chinese-made vehicles set sail from Guangxi to Middle East. ecns.cn A Chinese ro-ro vessel departed Qinzhou Port in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region for Aqaba Port in Jordan on Wednesday, carrying 2,667 domestically produced vehicles.
(2026-07-15). China's power consumption rises 5.3% in H1. ecns.cn China's electricity consumption rose 5.3% year on year in the first half of 2026, supported by robust growth in internet data services, electric vehicle charging and high-tech manufacturing, official data showed on Wednesday.
(2026-07-16). Argentina's Falklands banner sparks controversy at World Cup. aljazeera.com Argentina players held up a banner declaring 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' after beating England.
(2026-07-16). Argentina late show sinks England and sets up World Cup final against Spain. tribune.com.pk 
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel Messi's reigning champions into the weekend showpiece match against Spain. | Just when England appeared set for victory after Anthony Gordon's second-half goal, Argentina mounted a relentless late siege and got their reward as Fernandez levelled before Martinez completed the turnaround in the 92nd minute with Messi providing the pass for the equaliser and the cross for the winner. | The result added another unforgettable chapter to…
(2026-07-16). Celebrations erupt in Argentina's capital after World Cup semifinal win. aljazeera.com Jubilant fans leapt with joy in Buenos Aires after Argentina defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday's World Cup semifinal.
(2026-07-16). Climate Retreat Documented in the New York Times. wattsupwiththat.com Reality bats last, it has been said. Energy affordability, reliability, and plenty trump unsustainable politically correct, economically incorrect wind, solar, and batteries. It is time for a real free market with politics demoted.
(2026-07-16). LOL! The Guardian Is Upset That Nobody Wants Climate in Their Weather Anymore. wattsupwiththat.com After years of lectures that every hurricane, flood, drought, wildfire, and a hot summer day is caused by climate change, people have grown weary of the message.
(2026-07-16). Australia: Survey reveals determination of Victorian educators to fight as union calls 1-day strike. wsws.org The union leadership is desperately seeking to regain control of the dispute, having entered backroom negotiations with the government shortly after its sellout deal was rejected by teachers.
(2026-07-15). Van plunges off cliff in SW China's Sichuan, causing 6 deaths, 11 injuries. ecns.cn Six people were killed and 11 others injured after a van carrying 17 people plunged off a cliff in southwest China's Sichuan Province late Wednesday, local authorities said.
(2026-07-16). 'Sway' gives voice to Pakistan's football dream. tribune.com.pk 
KARACHI | As Pakistan's football revival gathers pace on and off the field, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has released "Sway," a music project that brings together football, culture and artists from across the world. | Produced in collaboration with Humnava and co-curated by music producer Xulfi, the song was filmed in Hunza and Lyari, highlighting two distinct landscapes that have become part of Pakistan's football story. The project aims to reflect the communities, supporters and players who have sustained the sport over the years. | The release follows a period of renewed success for Pakistan's nat…
(2026-07-16). Rank-and-file candidate for UAW president calls for abolition of union bureaucracy as criminal probe of Shawn Fain continues. wsws.org Will Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker in Macungie, Pennsylvania, who was nominated for UAW president at last month's Constitutional Convention on a program of abolishing the union bureaucracy, issued a statement this week on the federal criminal investigation into UAW President Shawn Fain.
(2026-07-16). Trump's intelligence chief nominee won't say Biden won 2020 election. aljazeera.com US President Trump's nominee for top intel official, Jay Clayton, evaded directly stating that Biden won 2020 election…
(2026-07-15). Xi urges high-quality urban renewal. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping stressed advancing high-quality urban renewal during an inspection tour in Shanghai on Wednesday, calling for comprehensive efforts to fully embrace the people-centered philosophy of urban development and keep enhancing urban residents' sense of gain, happiness and security.
(2026-07-15). Mainland takes measures to assist Taiwan compatriots, businesses affected by floods and storms. ecns.cn Chinese mainland authorities have launched relief measures to assist Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Hubei Province and Gansu Province, which were affected by storms and flooding, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-07-16). "A badge and a gun do not give these agents a license to kill" : Anger boils over in Biddeford, Maine after ICE killing of Joan Sebastian Guerrero. wsws.org There is enormous anger in Biddeford, Maine, a working class city of about 22,000, over the murder of Joan Sebastian Guerrero, a 26-year-old worker from Colombia gunned down by federal immigration agents Monday morning as he drove to work.
(2026-07-16). Trump's police state crackdown and the onslaught against Iran: Two fronts of one war. wsws.org American imperialism wages war abroad to subjugate Iran. It wages the war at home against the class that must pay for it and whose opposition must be broken.
(2026-07-16). 'They Want It All': Mumia Abu Jamal. wibailoutpeople.org 
We're in a moment right now, and I gave them my epoch speech about—This is a turning point in the nation's history, and for the first time, capital has, you know, they've got the whip hand, and they're whipping, and they're trying to get it all. And they, you know, they have a, they have …
(2026-07-16). UK proposes voluntary overnight social media curfew for older teens. aljazeera.com Latest government measure aimed at curbing digital harm comes after under-16 social media ban announced last month.
(2026-07-16). Donald Trump is running out of options in Iran. juancole.com
(2026-07-16). Red Flags (report back from Iran) The Grayzone. wibailoutpeople.org
(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). China says opposes US sanctions bill targeting Russia energy buyers. tribune.com.pk 
China said on Wednesday it "firmly opposes" a sanctions bill proposed by United States senators and supported by President Donald Trump that targets countries buying Russian energy. | The bipartisan legislation could potentially clear the way for the US to exert stronger pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine. US senators spearheading the bill said in a joint statement last week that they expected to unveil the updated legislation "very soon". | China, among the biggest buyers of Russian oil, hit back on Wednesday, accusing Washington of using "double standards and coercion". | Read: US sanctions more than…
(2026-07-15). US says it issued sanctions to disrupt weapon procurement. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) – The U.S government issued sanctions on Wednesday targeting individuals and entities that it said were a part of an international network helping Iran procure weapons.The sanction targets include Iranian and Russian nationals, as well as entities bases in Iran, Russia and Nigeria, the U.S. Treasury Department said in a statement.
(2026-07-15). Why I Will Not Mourn Lindsey Graham's Death. ummid.com Shortly before his death, Lindsey Graham had been calling for more US violence in Cuba, Lebanon, Nigeria, Venezuela, and Yemen — apart, obviously, from his eternal compulsion to scream for, in effect, more dead Palestinians and Iranians.
(2026-07-15). Internal Estimates Put Iran War Cost Near $100 Billion, Reports Say. truthout.org The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has already cost the U.S. up to $100 billion, the Trump administration has internally estimated — over three times higher than the Trump administration's public estimates of the price tag. Citing six people familiar with internal estimates, including three U.S. officials, NBC reports that the Pentagon has estimated that the costs of the historically unpopular war… |
(2026-07-15). Senators Block Pentagon Bill Over Iran War and US-Israeli Military Integration. truthout.org As expected, members of the Senate Democratic Caucus on Tuesday blocked debate on an annual military spending authorization bill over President Donald Trump's ongoing illegal war of choice on Iran and provisions for closer US-Israeli military integration. Upper chamber lawmakers voted 50-46, mostly along party lines, against proceeding with debate on the National Defense Authorization Act… |
(2026-07-15). Headlines for July 15, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens to Attack Civilian Infrastructure as U.S. Continues Attacks on Iran, Senate Democrats Block $1.15 Trillion Pentagon Budget Bill over Iran War, Progressives Push Back as House Democratic Leader Opposes Ending Military Aid to Israel, Israeli Forces Kill More Children in Gaza, ICE Says It Will Halt Traffic Stops After Deadly Shootings by Agents, Minnesota Prosecutors Finally Receive Evidence in Killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti, Texas DA Opens Independent Criminal Probe Into ICE Killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, The Guardian: 12 People Detained at Colorado Immigration Jail Contracted Tuberculosis,…
(2026-07-15). Ahmadinejad denies alleged Mossad plot to install him as Iran leader: What to know. al-monitor.com The former president, who was a virulent critic of Israel while in office, was reportedly part of a Mossad plan to replace the current Iranian leadership.
(2026-07-15). Under Israeli Pressure, US Seizes Max Blumenthal's Devices. popularresistance.org On July 10, 2026, American journalist Max Blumenthal was traveling back to the United States from Iran, which he had visited to report on the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the largest gathering in human history. While in Iran, Blumenthal interviewed members of Iran's negotiation team, top political officials, academics and average citizens for a series of video and print reports for this news outlet, which he founded. | He also documented several US and Israeli war crimes from the ground, including the destruction of an entire neighborhood in Eastern Tehran which left at least 40 civilians dead.
(2026-07-15). The Iran war destroyed the strategic logic of the Abraham Accords. responsiblestatecraft.org The Abraham Accords sought to succeed where decades of negotiations had failed. By separating Arab normalization with Israel from the Palestinian issue, the effort bypassed the core concept of the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, which explicitly tied the normalization to the creation of a Palestinian state on its 1967 borders. The Accords made no attempt to discuss or adjust this principle; instead, they discarded it outright.This American approach was based on an exchange of interests. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain acquired the security assurances they had long sought to protect them from Iran, alon…
(2026-07-15). Liberals Have Relaxed About Trump Because They Trust Him To Keep The Wars Going. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Have you noticed how the liberal establishment hasn't been nearly as emotional and outraged about Trump's second term as they were about his first? Now that he's the president who bombed Iran, the entire western political/media class is cool with him. | The term "Trump Derangement Syndrome" has always been used by the MAGA crowd as a blanket pejorative to protect the president from criticism, but during Trump's first term it wasn't entirely unfair. You'd see Democrats shrieking their lungs out over Trump doing…
(2026-07-15). Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Saul and Renee MaltezouLONDON/ATHENS, July 15 (Reuters) – Shipping companies are avoiding using a U.S. military-guided transit scheme through the Strait of Hormuz after a wave of Iranian attacks on vessels sparked safety concerns, seven maritime security and shipping industry sources said.For decades ships sailed into and out of the Gulf using a safe set of lanes down the middle of the strait established by the U.N.'s shipping agency in 1968 dubbed the Traffic Separation Scheme.
(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). US sanctions more than 50 individuals, entities, vessels tied to Iranian shipping. tribune.com.pk 
The US imposed sanctions Tuesday on more than 50 individuals, companies and vessels accused of supporting an alleged illicit shipping and sanctions evasion network linked to Iranian oil shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the Treasury Department announced. | The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control said the measures are part of Washington's broader campaign to increase economic pressure on Iran following what it described as Tehran's renewed "destabilizing attacks" in the Strait of Hormuz. | The sanctions target financial facilitators, shipping executives, logistics firms and…
(2026-07-15). Lebanon, Israel conclude talks on 'pilot zones' in Rome. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). Lebanon, Israel conclude US-brokered talks on in Rome. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, July 15 (Reuters) – Lebanon and Israel concluded U.S.-brokered talks in Romeon Wednesday, with a U.S. official saying they had made progress on implementing a plan that could see Israeli forces begin to withdraw from some parts of southern Lebanon within days.The two longtime foes held ambassador-level talks at the U.S. embassy in Rome on Tuesday and Wednesday — their sixth round of face-to-face negotiations since a new war erupted on March 2 between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, triggered by the wider regional conflict.
(2026-07-15). What are the obstacles to peace between Israel and Lebanon? aljazeera.com Another round of talks is under way between Israel and Lebanon to try to advance the ceasefire agreement.
(2026-07-15). Israeli blasts, drone flights hit Lebanon as 6th round of Rome talks with Israel continues. tribune.com.pk 
The Israeli army continued its attacks on southern Lebanon on Wednesday, carrying out a series of explosions in border towns as the sixth round of Rome talks between Lebanon and Israel entered its second day. | Israeli forces carried out a large explosion at around 3am (5am PKT) in the eastern neighbourhood of Khiam in Marjayoun district, before carrying out another blast in the town of Qantara in the same district later in the morning, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) said. | The agency said Israeli forces also conducted wide-scale explosions targeting valleys and homes in the town of Beit Yahoun in Bint…
(2026-07-15). 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.
(2026-07-15). 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). Meta used AI to lay off disabled workers. thecanary.co 
Tech giant and genocide enabler Meta is accused of using AI software to target disabled people for layoffs in a new court case. In May, Meta announced they would be sacking around 8,000 people. But a new lawsuit claims the company used a combination of AI tools which gathered data on employees' performance. These include […] | By
(2026-07-15). Kamala Harris' Palestine shift is for show, don't fall for it. newarab.com 
Amid shifting Democratic opinion on Gaza, Kamala Harris's outreach to Palestinian activists reflects political calculation, not principle, writes el-Hamalawy. | Kamala Harris's reported outreach to pro-Palestinian activists should not be mistaken for moral courage. It is not a late conversion born of the ruins of Gaza, nor an act of repentance for the Biden administration's complicity in Israel's genocidal war. It is, above all, an act of political survival. | Harris is looking at the Democratic Party's changing base, the electoral advances of progressives, the collapse of unconditional support for Israel among you…
(2026-07-15). Friday 7/17: Noisemakers Against Genocide Protest at the Israel Consulate. indybay.org Israel Consulate 456 Montgomery…
(2026-07-15). "Fighting Back" : Mahmoud Khalil Sues Trump Admin, Pro-Israel Groups for Conspiracy to Suppress Speech. democracynow.org 
We speak with Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil about his lawsuit against top Trump administration officials, two pro-Israel groups and a conservative think tank for conspiring to suppress his constitutional right to free speech. | Khalil, who helped lead protests at Columbia University against the U.S.-backed Israeli genocide in Gaza, was one of several international students targeted for deportation by the Trump administration last year over pro-Palestine advocacy. | "I don't want everything that happened to me to go in vain," says Khalil.
(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). Díaz-Canel receives U.S. Democratic congressional representatives. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, received a delegation of Democratic members of the US House of Representatives on July 11. The delegation visited the island between July 9 and 13, according to Granma newspaper and the Presidency's social media accounts.
(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). 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). 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). Santiago de Cuba receives humanitarian aid from Brazil. radiohc.cu A humanitarian aid shipment of 30 tons of powdered milk, sent by the Federative Republic of Brazil, arrived at the Antonio Maceo International Airport in Santiago de Cuba, destined to contribute to the care of the Cuban population. | Manuel Falcón Hernández, governor, and Madelaine Cortés Barquilla, provincial director of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, received the donation this Tuesday at the airport terminal, where they thanked, on behalf of the Cuban government and people, the South American nation for its solidarity. | Lieutenant Colonel Leonardo Sigolo, commander of the Brazilian Air Force Airbus A330…
(2026-07-15). Cuban Minister of Energy and Mines Vicente de la O Levy rules out operational errors. radiohc.cu Cuban Minister of Energy and Mines, Vicente de la O Levy, ruled out that the disconnection of the National Electric System (SEN) on Tuesday was due to operational errors and highlighted the technical capacity of the Electric Union. | In statements to the press, the minister also denied that the situation was attributable to an exodus of workers from the sector, although he acknowledged that, as in any organization, there is a staff turnover, which does not imply a "loss of expertise." | He emphasized that workers are working tirelessly and diligently to restore the SEN, which went down at 11: 05 a.m. local time as…
(2026-07-15). Silk Road art offers lessons for dialogue among civilizations. ecns.cn The Silk Road is more than an ancient trade route—it is also a bridge connecting cultures and civilizations, according to Chinese artist Yang Xiaoyang.
(2026-07-15). Pro-Palestine Activist Fergie Chambers Arrested In Spain. popularresistance.org Fergie Chambers, the American activist and heir to the Cox family fortune who has financed humanitarian relief in Gaza alongside pro-Palestinian campaigns, has been arrested in Spain on a US extradition request alleging money laundering and other offences. | Chambers was arrested on Friday morning on the island of Ibiza. Later that day, he appeared before a judge, who denied him bail pending extradition proceedings. | Over the past decade, Chambers has used part of his inherited fortune to support humanitarian initiatives in Gaza and legal defence funds for left-wing activists in the United States and the UK.
(2026-07-15). Israel kills four people in Gaza, including a child, medics say. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud IssaCAIRO/GAZA July 15 (Reuters) – An Israeli airstrike killed a man, his wife and their six-year-old daughter in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, Palestinian health officials said as talks to advance the U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal faltered.The strike on an apartment building in Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza killed Omar Abu Qassem, his wife, Asma, and their daughter, Habeeba, medics said. Their three-year-old son, Sami, survived, but was injured, medics said.The Israeli military said the strike targeted a Hamas militant.
(2026-07-15). Israeli daily attacks on Gaza is concentrating people into zones. newarab.com 
Israeli air strikes across the The escalation comes as indirect ceasefire negotiations in Cairo remain deadlocked, with one of the k…
(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). Venezuela Announces Zero Tolerance for Illegal Marine Earthquake Waste Dumping. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "Our coasts and bodies of water are not waste deposits," the state environmental institution asserted, calling on organized communities and local businesses to maintain absolute vig…
(2026-07-15). Why Venezuela's earthquakes were so devastating: Geology, vulnerability, and years of structural neglect. globalvoices.org When seismic hazards meet social collapse, disasters become far more destructiveOriginally published on Map of the earthquakes' impact across seven Venezuelan states, highlighting Ground Zero: La Guaira. Screenshot taken from the
(2026-07-15). Fuel supply chain under stress. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's fuel supply chain is again showing signs of stress as policy delays, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and low stocks have sparked fears of an oil shortage in the country. | Industry officials warn that a combination of critically low petrol stocks, delayed imports, rising international oil prices and unresolved financial issues could push the country towards another supply crisis. | The warning comes at a time when motor gasoline (petrol) inventories have dropped to around 379,442 tonnes, including the local refinery production, which are enough for only 14 days of consumption based on current de…
(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.
(2026-07-15). Man held year after 'killing wife'. tribune.com.pk 
A man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, burying her inside their home and alleging her abduction in Basti Ashiq Muhammad. | Police recovered the body of Nusrat, mother of four, from the house 13 months after her disappearance and arrested her husband, Muhammad Munir. | According to the police, Munir had reported his wife missing in June last year and lodged an abduction case, claiming that she had disappeared from their home. | The victim's mother, Rahmat Bibi, told investigators that she had been married to Munir for about 25 years. The couple had three sons and a daughter. | She said Munir…
(2026-07-15). Musk-Linked Lawyers Back Delaware Lawmakers Who Gutted Shareholder Protections. truthout.org The lawyers who helped tech tycoon Elon Musk secure a controversial rollback of far-reaching shareholder protections are now bankrolling Democratic Delaware lawmakers who voted for the legislation as they face progressive primary challenges over the so-called "billionaires bill." Five major law firms behind the deregulatory measure have funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars into a newly… |
(2026-07-15). NATO summit in Ankara — blackmail used to renew the vassal relationship. unitedworldint.com By Sevim Dagdelen * At the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7 and 8, 2026, the military alliance set out to thoroughly discredit the myth of a community of values and defense. While Turkish President Erdoƒüan had hundreds of academics and journalists arrested beforehand to preemptively suppress protests against the military alliance's meeting, NATO …
(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). 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). Infant dies after mother goes missing from hospital. tribune.com.pk 
A three-month-old baby died at the Vehari District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital after his mother reportedly went missing from the children's ward for nearly 10 hours, prompting police to investigate allegations that a security guard may have abducted her. | According to the police, the woman, a resident of Mustafa Abad in Karam Pur, had brought her critically ill three-month-old son to the Children's Complex at the DHQ Hospital after he developed high fever. The infant was admitted to the ward, where doctors began his treatment. | At around midnight, the child's mother allegedly went missing from the ward. Hosp…
(2026-07-15). NATO Summit in Ankara; claims of S-400 sale to a third country; renewed FETàñ investigations on the 10th Anniversary of the coup attempt. unitedworldint.com Last week was an eventful week in Türkiye. The NATO Summit held in Ankara topped the agenda. After the summit, claims that S-400 air defense systems Türkiye purchased from Russia would be sold to another country became a main topic of discussion. On the 10th anniversary of the July 15, 2016 coup attempt., the country …
(2026-07-15). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(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). 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). 6 Things I Would (Not) Do as President of the United States. juancole.com ( Oh, and talking ab…
(2026-07-15). Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back against Government Subpoenas and Economic Fears. mediasanctuary.org Journalist Rosemary Armao chats in this week's chapter of her podcast Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back with investment banker Marc Wittman about the blistering federal court ruling against Donald Trump's suit against the IRS. A judge shot down a plan to "settle" a suit the president brought against an agency he controls as so fraudulent that she even referred lawyers arguing it to their bar associations. This matter is likely to be juicy fodder for the Todd Blanche confirmation hearings this week as Acting Attorney General. Blanche, a former Trump lawyer, was cool with an agreement to give the Trump family a…
(2026-07-15). "Block the Merger" : California AG Rob Bonta on 12 States Suing to Stop Paramount-Warner Mega Deal. democracynow.org 
Twelve Democratic-led states led by California sued this week to block Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount is run by David Ellison, whose father, Larry Ellison, is the billionaire founder of Oracle and a prominent ally and financial backer of President Donald Trump. Under the proposed deal, CNN and CBS News, streaming services HBO Max and Paramount+, as well as film and television studios, would all be combined under a single entity controlled by the Ellisons. The states' lawsuit comes after the Trump administration approved the megamerger last month. | &…
(2026-07-15). The Malvinas War and the British Workers Revolutionary Party. wsws.org A chapter in How the WRP Betrayed Trotskyism, "The Malvinas War: How Healy Worked as an Imperialist Stooge", is republished here as a means of taking forwards the political education of the younger cadres of the ICFI and the readers of the WSWS.
(2026-07-15). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-07-15). Exclusive: Iraq puts Hezbollah on banking sanctions list. newarab.com 
Iraq has circulated a banking sanctions directive covering Hezbollah-linked entities, though a later report claimed the measure was subsequently withdrawn. | Iraq's Ministry of Finance has circulated an internal directive notifying banks and affiliated institutions of US sanctions targeting entities linked to The three-page document, dated 7 July and signed by Nadia Rashid Ali, director general of the ministry's Economic Department, states that the measure was issued under amended Exe…
(2026-07-15). China's Yiwu sees surge in cooling product exports to Europe. ecns.cn Manufacturers in Yiwu, the eastern Chinese city known as "the world's supermarket," experienced a massive surge in cooling product exports to Europe recently to help consumers combat severe heatwaves, leveraging the city's rapid supply chain.
(2026-07-15). Crop-dusting drones help tackle rice pests in southwest China. ecns.cn Five crop-dusting drones have been used to spray biological pesticides over rice fields in Dazhu County, Dazhou City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, to improve efficiency and reduce chemical use.
(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). US Justice Department refuses New Mexico's request for Epstein files. aljazeera.com New Mexico says the withheld records are critical to its criminal investigation into alleged abuse at Epstein's ranch.
(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). UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on UGC NET official website 'ugcnet.nta.nic.in' the Answer Keys (Provisional) of UGC NET June 2026.
(2026-07-15). Mandela Month calls for greater commitment to protecting children. sanews.gov.za Mandela Month calls for greater commitment to protecting children | As South Africans observe Mandela Month, communities are encouraged to honour Nelson Mandela's legacy by protecting and caring for the country's most vulnerable citizens — its children. | With schools closed for the winter holidays, parents and guardians are being urged to remain vigilant and prioritise the safety and well-being of children both at home and online. | The school holidays provide children with an opportunity to relax, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy recreational activities. However, they also present increased r…
(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). Firefighters rescue hydrological worker trapped by floodwaters in northeast China. ecns.cn Firefighters Tuesday rescued a hydrological monitoring worker amid floodwaters triggered by Typhoon Bavi in Dunhua, northeast China's Jilin province, on Monday.
(2026-07-15). Government Security Agencies Want to Steal Your Drone. aclu.org And are putting in place rules that allow them to do so…
(2026-07-15). Israeli Settlers Attack a Convoy of Journalists in the Occupied West Bank. truthout.org Israeli settlers armed with clubs, rocks and a knife attacked a convoy of journalists in the West Bank on Saturday, the latest targeting of foreign journalists documenting the Israeli occupation. Four settlers have reportedly been detained over the attack. The convoy, which included CNN's Jeremy Diamond, were accompanying the father of Palestinian American Saif Musallet to the site where he was… |
(2026-07-15). Feminist media manipulation. onlineopinion.com.au What does Albo's descent into locker room banter tell us about weaponised feminism?
(2026-07-15). Pakistan takes major step forward in digital payments. tribune.com.pk 
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has welcomed the launch of the HBL, UnionPay International and PayPak co-badged debit card, describing the partnership as an important milestone in Pakistan's journey towards a modern, resilient and inclusive digital payments ecosystem that supports the vision of a "Cashless Pakistan". | Speaking at the launch ceremony, the central bank governor said the co-badged payment solution would combine the strength of Pakistan's domestic payment infrastructure with the international acceptance of a global payment network. | "The initiative reflects the SBP's long-term…
(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). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/16: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-07-15). Argentina stun England in 2-1 comeback win to reach 2026 World Cup final. aljazeera.com Holders Argentina will face Spain in the final after snatching victory from England in ‚Å a highly charged encounter.
(2026-07-15). Vanuatu to take decades-long dispute with France to international court. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Vanuatu will escalate a decades-long dispute with France over two uninhabited islands to international arbitrators. Talks between the two countries left everything to be desired on June 30, with neither country budging on its claim of sovereignty. The Matthew and Hunter Islands have been controlled by France for decades,…
(2026-07-15). Sugar mills seek export of 600,000 tonnes. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has demanded immediate permission to export 600,000 metric tonnes of surplus sugar, according to a letter sent to the Federal Minister for National Food Security. | The association has requested that permission for exporting the remaining 550,000 tonnes be granted at the start of the new crushing season, stating that sugar exports could generate approximately $575 million in valuable foreign exchange. | The PSMA reminded the government that its commitment from the previous year to allow exports of surplus sugar stocks had not yet been fulfilled. At the end of the cur…
(2026-07-15). Pakistani Strikes in Afghanistan Raise Civilian Casualty Concerns. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Residents walk through the rubble from Pakistani airstrikes that killed civilians in the village of Mandokhail, Chamkani district, Afghanistan, June 29, 2026. | © 2026 Saifullah Zahir/AP Photo…
(2026-07-15). Neglect leaves Haripur health centre crumbling. tribune.com.pk 
A Rural Health Centre (RHC) in Nara Amazi, Haripur district, has fallen into severe disrepair due to years of alleged neglect by the Health Department, leaving thousands of residents without access to basic healthcare services. | According to sources, the RHC building now resembles an abandoned structure, with its doors, windows, floors, and roof extensively damaged. The facility has reportedly remained vacant for a long time, while even access to the health centre has become difficult because of the absence of a proper approach road. | Sources further claimed that no doctors are currently posted at the facili…
(2026-07-15). Three killed as bus overturns. tribune.com.pk 
At least three persons were killed, while four others were injured, after a bus overturned near Pir Adil in Dera Ghazi Khan on Wednesday. | According to Rescue 1122 officials, an emergency call was received about the traffic accident. | Rescue teams rushed to the scene with eight emergency vehicles. The officials said three persons were killed, while four others suffered injuries in the accident and were shifted to a hospital. Rescue personnel provided first aid to the injured before shifting them to the nearby hospital. The bodies were also shifted for legal formalities.
(2026-07-15). China reports 4.7% GDP growth in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China's economy grew 4.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, official data showed on Wednesday.
(2026-07-15). Trump administration replaces Philly President's House slavery exhibit 'under the cover of darkness' after monthslong legal battle. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Trump administration has completed its overhaul of the President's House Site on Independence Mall, installing a new exhibit that critics say softens George Washington's role as an enslaver and shifts attention away from the nine people he held in bondage while living in Philadelphia. | Workers replaced the remaining exhibits overnight Tuesday, the latest in a monthslong fight that has pitted the city of Philadelphia against the federal government over who controls the s…
(2026-07-15). Authors, publishers sue Google over alleged AI copyright infringement. aljazeera.com Hachette and Elsevier lead US legal action against Google, alleging misuse of books for Gemini AI model training.
(2026-07-15). 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.
(2026-07-15). 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). USAF Plans To Buy 28,000 Low-Cost Cruise Missiles In Five Years Advance With New Deals. twz.com 
The Pentagon has reached new framework agreements with three defense contractors as part of a strategy to acquire thousands of lower-cost air-launched cruise missiles in the coming years. The deals are directly in support of the U.S. Air Force's Under FAMM, the Air Force plans to acquire multiple types of lower-cost cruise…
(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). Tarik Shah Lark Tavern Jam Sessions. mediasanctuary.org Brad Monkell interviews Tarik Shah about jam sessions he is hosting at Lark Tavern on Monday nights.
(2026-07-15). Two suspects killed, two injured in encounters. tribune.com.pk 
Two suspected criminals were killed and two others injured in alleged encounters involving the Crime Control Department (CCD) and district police. | According to the police, CCD teams raided a location in Jhumra to arrest a wanted suspect, Afzal, after receiving intelligence reports about his presence there. | The police said four men opened fire on the personnel, triggering an exchange of gunfire. Afzal, a resident of Katcha Jhumra wanted in several cases of robbery, was allegedly shot by his accomplices and died while being shifted to a hospital. | His accomplices escaped, and raids was launched to arrest th…
(2026-07-15). xAI sues user for exploiting AI tool to sexualise minors. aljazeera.com Lawsuit accuses Terry Harwood of misusing xAI to bypass safeguards and produce explicit deepfakes involving minors.
(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). 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). China's natural gas output returns to growth in June. ecns.cn China's natural gas output rose 1.1% year on year to 21.4 billion cubic meters in June, reversing a 2.2% decline in May, data released Wednesday by the National Bureau of Statistics showed.
(2026-07-15). "Yanks to the rescue" : 30 years since the U.S. helped re-elect Boris Yeltsin. mronline.org 
The thirtieth anniversary of the 1996 election is therefore not merely a historical commemoration.
(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). UK "Did Not Buy" F-35A For Nuclear Role: RAF. twz.com 
The United Kingdom's surprising decision to buy The official, Air Vice-Marshal Jim Beck, the Royal Air Force's Director Capabil…
(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). 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). Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, chant provocative slogans. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli occupiers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem on Wednesday morning, chanting provocative songs and slogans inside its courtyards, the Jerusalem Governorate said. | The governorate published video footage showing occupiers inside the mosque compound during the incursion. | Since 2003, Israeli police have allowed Israeli occupiers to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound daily, except on Fridays and Saturdays. | Israeli settler groups performed provocative chants today during their incursion into the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/aeSldWWnhS | — WA…
(2026-07-15). Hawaiian Workers Join ILWU Local 6 Strike Against C&H ASR Fanjul Refinery in Crockett. indybay.org Hawaiian workers who are members 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). Punjab installs panic buttons for foreign nationals. tribune.com.pk 
A panic button system has been launched to enhance the security of foreign nationals residing and working across Punjab. | The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has launched the system in collaboration with the Special Protection Unit (SPU). | According to a PSCA spokesperson, QR Panic Buttons would be installed at the residences and workplaces of foreign nationals. By scanning the quick response code, users would gain instant access to the Emergency Helpline 15, live chat, video calling and location-sharing services. | In case of an emergency, the user's live location and other relevant information would be…
(2026-07-15). MHT CET FE 2026 Admission: Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has extended the last date of application for online registration of the students seeking Admission in First Year (FE) of the Four Year B.E. and B.Tech courses for the year 2026-27.
(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). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-15). US prepares new tariff threat against countries buying Russian oil; what this could mean for India. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Washington is moving toward tougher action against nations that continue to buy oil and gas from Russia. A revised Bill has been introduced in the US Senate that could impose steep tarif | US prepares new tariff threat against countries buying Russian oil; what this could mean for India…
(2026-07-15). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-07-15). Europe's indecision on Palestine is a decision. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). Ro Khanna, Settler Violence, and What Netanyahu Got Wrong. hrw.org Democratic Congressman of California Ro Khanna got a taste of Palestinians' daily life under occupation on July 8. While visiting the occupied West Bank, Khanna said he and his team were stopped by armed Israeli settlers who were soon joined by four Israeli soldiers that proceeded to hold the group for over an hour. Khanna was visiting Khirbet Zanuta, a Bedouin village whose residents were forced to flee in late 2023 following a series of violent raids by settlers from a nearby outpost. | Click to expand Image | Israeli settlers blocking the convoy of U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA), according to his press t…
(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). Immersive Documentary Centers Human Rights in Climate Crisis. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A resident of the Ngongosila community in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands views Virtual Reality content during a demo session. | © 2025 NowHere Media/Human Rights Watch…
(2026-07-15). What the Iran war means for the future of NATO. newarab.com 
Analysis: NATO emerged from the Ankara summit intact, but the Iran war has exposed widening transatlantic divisions over the alliance's future | The Its political fallout marked a turbulent start to the two-day gathering, highlighting differing threat per…
(2026-07-15). Oyarzabal and Porro fire European champions into World Cup final. thecanary.co 
Spain are into the World Cup final after a controlled, clinical 2-0 win over France in Dallas. The semi-final was billed as a meeting of the tournament's two standout sides, but one which never caught fire for Didier Deschamps' team. Goals in each half from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro settled it, sending the European […] | By
(2026-07-15). Tuchel defends tactics after Argentina send England packing from World Cup. aljazeera.com England manager Tuchel swapped Reece James for Dan Burn, and Declan Rice for defender Nico O'Reilly in the 82nd minute.
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/16: Haiti & The Crisis In The Caribbean. indybay.org 518 Valencia | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-07-15). New panda exhibit to open at Beijing Zoo. ecns.cn Beijing Zoo will open a new 13,000-square-meter giant panda exhibit to the public on Thursday, providing a new home for two of its most popular pandas as the zoo celebrates its 120th anniversary.
(2026-07-15). CPUSA National Committee zeroes in on midterms, sees 'socialist moment' rising. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—With just over a hundred days standing between the country and the November midterm elections, the Communist Party USA's National Committee gathered here July 11-12 with a single overriding message: Everything now runs through the fight to break MAGA's hold on Congress. That was the frame co-chair Joe Sims set in his keynote, delivered …
(2026-07-15). Johnson says Pentagon needs more money for 'fighting communism on our own shores'. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on As he pushed for Congress to approve $350 billion in new spending requested by the
(2026-07-15). 2026 Football WC: In a 1st, Top Four Ranked Teams to Play Semi-Finals. ummid.com The 2026 FIFA World Cup might have seen a plenty of controversies, especially during the matches involving Argentina, but the football world cup is ending with yet another interesting record.
(2026-07-15). Voters: The military makes us feel safe but not sure it's worth a trillion. responsiblestatecraft.org There is a growing disconnect between how American voters think about safety and how Washington spends money in the name of national security. In a recent
(2026-07-15). US offering up to $250,000 to push positive image in Lebanon. newarab.com 
(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). 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). The Gulf's post-war balancing act with Iran. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). Thailand to build first trapped-ion quantum computer with Chinese help. ecns.cn Thailand's Chulalongkorn University will build the country's first trapped-ion quantum computer in partnership with Chinese institutions, the university announced Tuesday.
(2026-07-15). Picture Lock One "Along the Riverbank" Summer Film Series. mediasanctuary.org Picture Lock One is bringing the open air film series "Along the Riverbank" to Troy this summer, examining the cultural, ecological, and political dimensions of water. This Saturday there is a film screening and workshop with filmmaker C. Diaz, and on Sunday is the screening of "Beasts of the Southern Wild" at Riverside Park. The creators behind PL1, (l-r) Angus McCullough, Adam Tinkle, and Emma Baiada, spoke with Sina Basila Hickey.
(2026-07-15). Trump Rejects Pause on ICE Traffic Stops After Fatal July Shootings. truthout.org Less than a full day after several news outlets reported that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would temporarily suspend agents from conducting traffic stops across the country, President Donald Trump demanded that the agency continue engaging in the practice. ICE agents have shot and killed two people while conducting traffic stops during this month alone. In a Truth Social… |
(2026-07-15). Green Bay, July 18, 2026: Rally and March ICE Out! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-15). Nation building: how not to nation build. onlineopinion.com.au Australia's regions are struggling, not because they have nothing to offer, but because what they have to offer is often vandalised by government.
(2026-07-15). Young man shot dead in Swabi. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-15). Watchdog group, labor, House Dems blast Trump politicization of grants. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Last year, GOP President Donald Trump issued orders to politicize some federal grants, especially transportation money. Red states would get it, and blue states—particularly New York and New Jersey, for the Hudson River tunnel would not. Trump later reversed course on that September 2025 ban. But now Trump and his Office of Management and Budget …
(2026-07-15). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-15). Spain's anaconda grip crushes French World Cup dream. tribune.com.pk 
Spain suffocated France deep in the heart of Texas on Tuesday, powering into their first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010 with an utterly dominant 2-0 victory that left the tournament's most feared attack gasping for air. | From the opening whistle, the Spaniards wrapped themselves around France like an anaconda, tightening their grip with every wave of pressing and every spell of possession until the life had been squeezed from a French strike force that had looked irresistible throughout the tournament. | Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro supplied the goals, but the s…
(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). 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). 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). After £250m for Jewish security, UK offers no new Muslim funding. newarab.com 
The Home Office indicated no further funding was being planned to ensure Muslim community safety, amid warnings of 'emergency levels' of anti-Muslim violence. | The
(2026-07-15). Majodina secures UN support for South Africa's water security agenda. sanews.gov.za Majodina secures UN support for South Africa's water security agenda | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strengthening global partnerships on water security. | Majodina was speaking at a bilateral meeting with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) President, Lok Bahadur Thapa, on Tuesday. | The meeting took place on the sidelines of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, where South Africa highlighted its efforts to accelerate progress towards Sustainab…
(2026-07-15). Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India. tribune.com.pk 
On a Saturday evening this month, an 11-year-old girl left her home for a friend's birthday party in a small town in eastern India. | She never returned. | She was kidnapped, raped, bundled into a sack and thrown into a pond by a gang of men while still alive, according to a local investigating police officer. | The assault was the latest example of the brutal sexual violence that is endemic across India, with over 80 rapes reported to police every day, according to data from the National Crime Records Bureau. Many more assaults go unreported because of victim blaming and shaming, ac…
(2026-07-15). APWU launches 'Protect Our Public Postal Service' drive. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—Well, now we know why U.S. mail delivery has been so slow in downtown Detroit: At one point,…
(2026-07-15). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-07-15). Amazon to install hundreds of gas-fired generators at Bucks County data center site. whyy.org 
This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Pennsylvania environmental regulators plan to allow Amazon to add hundreds of fossil-fuel-fired backup generators at the site of its 250-acre data center complex under construction in Bucks County. | During a tense community meeting Tuesday, Pa. Department…
(2026-07-15). US military will be out of Iraq by end of September: Iraqi PM. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). YFQ-44A Fury 'Fighter Drone' Has Fired Its First AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile. twz.com 
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(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.
(2026-07-14). 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). Pakistan pitches China, UK for investment. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi called on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to discuss economic cooperation and investment promotion, according to a statement on Wednesday. | Hashmi informed the minister that Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) valued at over $20 billion had been signed between Pakistani and Chinese entities, with many progressing into formal agreements. He highlighted growing Chinese private sector interest across manufacturing, logistics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, textiles and industrial services. Nine agreements have recently been concluded in the pharmaceutical and biote…
(2026-07-15). Midterm Madness: Buying The Battleground. levernews.com 
üó≥Ô∏è Welcome to Midterm Madness, the only newsletter you need to stay up to date on 2026 election news. Key race updates, money trails, numbers that cut through the spin, and campaign moments that say more than official talking points ever will — from The Lever team to your inbox, every Wednesday.üëá Further down in this newsletter: The battleground showdown drawing a fortune in outside spending.More details on Democrats' party within the party. The Musk effect hits the primaries. | üëç This pop-up newsletter is o…
(2026-07-15). 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?
(2026-07-15). 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). 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). Now it's your chance to watch spectacular Planetary Parade. ummid.com Skywatchers if you had missed the last Planetary Parade, here is your chance to witness the spectacular astral phenomenon this weekend corresponding to July 11 and 12, 2026.
(2026-07-15). 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?
(2026-07-15). 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). 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). Thursday 7/16: Assisting the Coral St. Refugees and Documenting Police Crimes. indybay.org Coral and Limekiln gathering…then along coral St. in front of the Housing Matters (aka Funding Matters) povery-pimpery-complex…
(2026-07-15). No taxes without NFC share: Kundi. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has made it clear that the people of the erstwhile tribal areas will not pay taxes until they are granted their rightful share under the National Finance Commission (NFC) award, asserting that issuing directives from air-conditioned rooms in Islamabad is far easier than implementing them on the ground. | Addressing an interactive session organized by the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Sports Writers Association at the Governor's House here on Wednesday, the governor criticized the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for its tax collection drive in the merged districts, questioning…
(2026-07-15). 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.
(2026-07-15). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-15). Tarik Shah Hosts Jam Sessions at Lark Tavern on Mondays. mediasanctuary.org Bassist Tarik Shah is hosting jam sessions on Monday nights at Lark Tavern from 7-9pm. Fellow bassist Brad Monkell interviewed Tarik about what makes a good jam session, the importance of musicians communicating with each other, and his way with the bass.
(2026-07-15). North China state-owned leasing firm's ABS issuance hits record-low rate of 1.83%. ecns.cn A state-owned leasing firm in Tianjin, a major port city in north China about 130 kilometers southeast of Beijing, has just completed its first asset-backed securities (ABS) issuance at a record-low rate for the region.
(2026-07-15). Argentina and England collide with World Cup final spot at stake. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). Gauteng government embarks on Izimbizo Wednesdays. sanews.gov.za Gauteng government embarks on Izimbizo Wednesdays | The Gauteng Provincial Government is embarking on a coordinated programme of community engagements led by Members of the Executive Council (MECs), dubbed #ImbizoWednesdays, across all regions of province. ⚪ "The #ImbizoWednesdays form part of the Gauteng government's commitment to a responsive, accountable and citizen-centred administration that works in partnership with communities," the Gauteng provincial government said in a statement on Tuesday. ⚪ The engagements will provide residents with an opportunity to engage directly with MECs, Executive Mayors and…
(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). Developed: Fast, Precise Method for Platinum-Group Catalyst Synthesis. ummid.com A research team from Tianjin University, China Friday July 10, 2026 announced a millisecond-scale thermal pulse technology that enables the ultrafast synthesis and precise control of platinum-group catalysts.
(2026-07-15). Substandard material halts school project. tribune.com.pk 
Construction work at the Gordki Middle School in Haripur has been halted after the alleged use of substandard materials in the project funded by the World Bank. | According to sources, the construction project came under scrutiny after local residents raised concerns over the cement, bricks and other materials being used in the new school building. The provincial leadership took immediate action on public complaints and serious concerns, ordering an immediate suspension of work and issuing a notice to the contractor. | The project was being carried out under the supervision of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Educatio…
(2026-07-15). China, Russia release 480,000 endangered sturgeon into border river. ecns.cn The two countries have carried out 18 joint releases in the Heilong border waters since 2008, stocking more than 20 million sturgeon and kaluga fry in total.
(2026-07-15). Here Are The U.S. Navy Warships Available To Support The Blockade Of Iran. twz.com 
(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). 'End UK complicity': Charities urge Burnham to sanction Israel. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). Beijing Capital airport expects over 12 million summer passengers. ecns.cn Beijing Capital International Airport expects to handle more than 12 million passengers and 73,000 flights during the July-August summer travel season, with passenger traffic already up more than 5% year on year, the airport said Wednesday.
(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). Dunhuang scenic areas roll out heat-relief measures as temperatures top 40 ∞C. ecns.cn Scenic spots in Dunhuang, a desert city in northwest China's Gansu Province, have rolled out cooling measures as temperatures topped 40 ∞C (104 ∞F) in early July, reaching 44 ∞C (111 ∞F) in some areas.
(2026-07-15). 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.
(2026-07-15). The Fight Against Surveillance Cameras Is a Struggle for Democracy. truthout.org When residents of Madison County, North Carolina, sought to speak about the county's AI surveillance cameras at a recent Madison County Commissioners meeting, commissioner Michael Garrison's response was simple: "You will not speak on Flock tonight." A clip capturing Garrison's move to prevent public comment soon went viral, resonating with others waging similar battles in their communities. |
(2026-07-15). 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.
(2026-07-15). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-15). 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.
(2026-07-15). 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). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Announces Cabinet Restructuring and Diplomatic Changes. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The centerpiece of the announcement is the merger of the Ministry for Foreign Relations and the Ministry for Foreign Trade, creating the newly unified Ministry for Foreign Relations and Tr…
(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). The Giving Circle's Uganda Charitable Effort. mediasanctuary.org In 2011, the Ugandan Government asked The Giving Circle in Saratoga to visit a village referred to as "the forgotten people — the poorest village in Uganda." The Giving Circle responded by improving sanitation, building a school, a nursing/midwife clinic, and a communal kitchen for shared meals. They worked with the residents to set up sustainable farming to provide badly needed income. In 2014 The Giving Circle stepped in to help a struggling primary school in Kagoma, Uganda. Ron Deutsch talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the Giving Circle's recent trip to Uganda.
(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). From the archives of Marxism: Twenty-five years since the Malvinas war. wsws.org The WSWS is republishing below an analysis of the Malvinas (Falklands) war written on its 25th anniversary, first published on June 21, 2007.
(2026-07-15). Wisconsin Commission Finds Musk Likely Broke Law in Handing Out Checks to Voters. truthout.org The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC), a bipartisan panel that manages the elections process in the Badger State, has referred two felony-level complaints against Elon Musk to a local prosecutor's office after he handed out checks to voters, encouraging them to vote in the 2025 state Supreme Court race. The world's first trillionaire (whose net worth recently slipped into multi-billionaire… |
(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). French far right and loyalists team up for pro-rape hate message. thecanary.co 
Content warning: This article contains terms of misogynistic and racial abuse, alongside descriptions of sexual violence The "protectors of women and children" are at it again, proving their credentials once more with a vile pro-rape message daubed on a wall in the loyalist Sandy Row area of Belfast. The message reads: Gisèle Pelicot Salope Free […] | By
(2026-07-15). $6.7b oil facility sought from Saudi. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has sought a $6.7 billion concessional oil financing facility from Saudi Arabia for a period of 15 years, aimed at ensuring energy security amid heightened Middle East conflict that may keep global prices high and put additional stress on the country's foreign exchange reserves. | A spokeswoman of the Ministry of Economic Affairs confirmed to The Express Tribune that the matter of Saudi oil facility on deferred payments was under discussion. | The sources said Pakistan was actively seeking the $6.7 billion Saudi facility at 1% interest rate for a period of 15 years. The matter has been discussed at th…
(2026-07-15). The Emir Who Knew When and Why to Relinquish Power. ummid.com For all the ports, towers, investments and diplomatic initiatives associated with his reign, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's most radical act was not something he built. It was something he relinquished.
(2026-07-15). Death toll in Thai pub fire rises to 32, officials say, with dozens still in hospital. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from an explosive fire at a Bangkok live music pub has risen to 32 after two people died from their injuries, the Police Hospital said on Wednesday, as police investigate the possibility of negligence as a factor in the blaze. | The fire, 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 ‚Å burst of fire and smoke engulfing the single-storey venue. | The…
(2026-07-15). K-P raises allowances for govt employees. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a major increase in various allowances for provincial government employees, including doubling the travel allowance for disabled staff from Rs6,000 to Rs10,000 per month. | Following cabinet approval, the Finance Department has issued separate notifications outlining the revised benefits, which will be implemented from July 1, and reflected in the monthly salaries of employees and officers. | Under the new package, house requisition allowance for officers in Grades 3 to 22 serving in the Civil Secretariat, Chief Minister's Secretariat, and Governor's Secretariat…
(2026-07-15). SME clusters key to driving exports. tribune.com.pk 
Malik urges stronger institutional support, easier financing to unlock growth potential…
(2026-07-15). India-UK trade pact takes effect, cutting tariffs and boosting services trade. tribune.com.pk 
India and Britain's trade pact took effect on Wednesday, cutting tariffs on thousands of goods and expanding market access for services firms and professionals in both countries. | The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement gives Indian exporters duty-free access to most British tariff lines, benefitting sectors such as textiles, leather, footwear, marine products, gems and jewellery, and processed foods. | Britain, meanwhile, gains greater access to one of the world's fastest-growing major economies through phased tariff cuts and quotas for sectors …
(2026-07-15). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-15). Wheat permit ban sparks flour crisis. tribune.com.pk 
A severe flour shortage began to emerge across Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Tuesday after the Punjab Food Department suspended wheat quota permits for all flour mills operating in the federal capital, extending an earlier suspension imposed on mills across the Rawalpindi Division. | The decision brought wheat milling to a complete halt at flour mills in the twin cities, disrupting flour supplies and triggering sharp increases in the prices of flour and related products. Bakers reportedly raised the price of roti from Rs17 to Rs25, while the price of naan also increased. | The Pakistan Flour Mills Association (P…
(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). The toll-keeper of Hormuz how the US just buried its own 'freedom of seas' doctrine. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean The most important response to Trump's Hormuz announcement did not come from Beijing, Brussels or the United Nations. It came from Tehran, and it was four words long. "POTUS is absolutely right." That was Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, replying to the President's declaration that the United States would henceforth be…
(2026-07-15). BRICS Countries Continue to Work on a Grain Exchange. infobrics.org The BRICS countries are continuing to work on creating a BRICS grain exchange, with the Russian Economic Development Ministry stating that "A conceptual model of the exchange's operation has been prepared. Common approaches to technological requirements and the functioning of this trading platform are currently being developed together with a number of partners"
(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). FROM WARFARE TO WEALTH — The AUKUS illusion and the death of statecraft. independentaustralia.net 
(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). 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). Digital sovereignty and the danger of the off switch. independentaustralia.net 
(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). Pink salt financing scheme launched. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday launched a financing scheme aimed at promoting exports through value addition to the province's pink salt reserves. | She digitally inaugurated the scheme and announced the establishment of a 110-acre Pink Salt Mineral Processing Zone near Quaidabad. | During a briefing at the ceremony, she was informed that more than 200 processing units would be established in the zone, attracting an investment of Rs150 million and creating 10,000 direct employment opportunities. A business facilitation centre and a model retail outlet would also be established to facili…
(2026-07-15). Israel court halts law supporting ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers. newarab.com 
The Israeli parliament approved the legislation on Tuesday, drawing sharp criticism from the opposition as the army struggles with a shortage of personnel. | The court said it was issuing a "temporary order suspending" enforcement of the…
(2026-07-15). MP: UCC Final Draft submitted amid protests, opposition. ummid.com The High-Level Committee constituted to examine the feasibility of implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Madhya Pradesh has submitted the final draft to the state government amid protests and opposition.
(2026-07-15). UNIDO Report Explores BRICS+ Digital Readiness for Manufacturing. infobrics.org The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) recently released a report on BRICS+ economies' digital readiness for manufacturing…
(2026-07-15). YouTuber remanded in judicial custody. tribune.com.pk 
A judicial magistrate on Tuesday sent a YouTuber in judicial remand for 14 days in a blasphemy case. | Judicial Magistrate Naeem Watto heard the case. The suspect, Rehan Tariq, was produced in court under strict security upon completion of his six-day physical remand. | During the hearing, the court observed that religious matters should not be discussed without proper knowledge. | The investigating officer stated that further physical remand was not required, following which the court ordered that he should be sent to jail on judicial remand.
(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). The eople the declaration called 'savages' were mostly ignored in the Celebration 250 years later. mronline.org 
At the 250th anniversary of the United States, it's worth returning to the 27th and final complaint the Declaration of Independence makes against King George III.
(2026-07-15). "Heated Rivalry" Is the "Moby-Dick" of Canadian Gay Hockey Shows. publicbooks.org The literary genre of contemporary MM romance realizes an imagined world that Melville was trying to write into being.
(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). Human rights activist Naâma Asfari is starving for justice, and the world is looking away. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-15). Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority takes a baby step toward resurrecting passenger rail between Philadelphia and Reading. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The In a statement Wednesday, Chester County commissioner and SRPRA chair Marian Moskowitz called the agreement a "major milestone." | "We look forward to the opportunity to reconnect communities like Reading…
(2026-07-15). Morocco releases dissident journalist Ali Lmrabet. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). 74% of Americans want action on climate, but many Philadelphians don't know they're part of a majority. whyy.org 
This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| As Philadelphia area residents endure their second
(2026-07-15). Securing Artificial Intelligence: Protecting Technology, Protecting Humanity. ummid.com As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life, understanding its security is no longer a matter for technical experts alone. In this timely commentary, Dr. Ghassan Shahrour examines why protecting AI is inseparable from protecting privacy, human rights, and public trust, and argues that securing AI is a shared responsibility for all.
(2026-07-15). Altamira's "left" critique of the PTS offers no alternative to Argentina's working class. wsws.org The PTS and its coalition partners are being called upon by the ruling class to channel the growing political radicalization behind bourgeois politics.
(2026-07-15). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Round 1 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday July 15, 2026 the CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering / Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-15). Solar 365 emerges as Western new solar giant. independentaustralia.net 
(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). What Targeting of Justice Tabassum Khan Says About Minority Rights in Today's India. ummid.com The threats against Judge Tabassum Khan reveal a nation at a crossroads. Will India allow mob power — emboldened by political silence — to overshadow constitutional power? Or will it defend the institutions that safeguard democracy?
(2026-07-15). Drinking water need to be assessed. tribune.com.pk Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed deputy commissioners across the province on Tuesday to identify areas lacking access to safe drinking water and immediately submit reports in this regard. | Chairing a meeting on the rehabilitation of filtration plants, the chief minister instructed the district administrations to identify localities where residents had to travel long distances to obtain potable water and assess the needs of areas facing acute shortages. | She sought immediate reports from the DCs of Khushab, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan on the prevailing drinking water situa…
(2026-07-15). Sunday 7/19: John Lewis Weekend of Action: San Rafael. indybay.org San Rafael Civic Center Farmers Market…
(2026-07-15). Medicare turns 61; The case for expanding it to all Americans. mronline.org 
The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, framed by former Trump administration staffers and secretly endorsed by Trump himself, proposes changes in Medicare benefits that could destroy Medicare as we know it.
(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'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). China's daily IC output tops 1.5 billion units in first half of 2026. ecns.cn High-tech manufacturing and digital product manufacturing grew 13.3% and 12.3% year-on-year. Together, the sectors contributed nearly half of China's industrial growth despite accounting for just over one-fifth of industrial value-added.
(2026-07-15). Thursday 7/30: Mennonite Action Mass Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/july-2026-mass-……
(2026-07-15). BBC Peddle Fake Heatwave Deaths Claims. wattsupwiththat.com Unlike these shysters, I am going wait until the actual mortality data is available, which is generally three weeks after the deaths occur — ONS data is for deaths registered, which tends to be about two weeks after death; ONS also publish their weekly reports about 12 days later.
(2026-07-15). New York Issues US's First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers. truthout.org New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday making the state the first in the nation to implement a moratorium on new hyperscale data centers. The Democratic governor said she would pause environmental permits while the state researches and develops a regulatory framework to protect ratepayers, the environment, the energy grid and communities. Four hyperscale data centers are… |
(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). Hill streams swell after rains. tribune.com.pk 
Water levels in the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan rose significantly following monsoon rains, prompting the district administration to issue a high alert, although officials said no flooding had been reported and all streams remained within normal limits. | According to the latest report, Sanghar Rod Kohi recorded a flow of 41,088 cusecs, while Sori Lund carried 26,974 cusecs of water. Water flow was recorded at 973 cusecs in Sakhi Sarwar and 2,188 cusecs in Mithawan Nullah. Meanwhile, Korah, Vehova and Vidor nullahs remained dry. | Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Usman Khalid said all hill torrents were under…
(2026-07-15). Rupert Lowe brands Manchester a 'third world sh*t hole'. thecanary.co 
Rupert Lowe has branded Manchester city centre and diverse cities across the UK, "third world shithole[s]". While this sort of talk is common from Restore, you'd think the party would have the sense to tone it down a bit while running for the Greater Manchester mayor position. Go and look at that video of Restore […] | By
(2026-07-15). Baghdad, Washington set up post-coalition military partnership. newarab.com 
Baghdad and Washington are preparing a new military partnership focused on training, technology and security cooperation as the international coalition mission | Iraqi sources told The New Arab that On t…
(2026-07-15). DHL worker wins unfair dismissal case after anti-war speech at Palestine protest in Leipzig. wsws.org DHL worker and Verdi union rep Christopher Tersch won his employment tribunal case on July 8 after being dismissed without notice for giving a speech against arms deliveries to Israel at a Palestine protest in Leipzig.
(2026-07-15). World Cup over for referee of controversial Egypt-Argentina game. newarab.com 
(2026-07-15). 'The BBC's Ill-Conceived Cuts Sacrifice Journalists In Order To Save Managers'. bylinetimes.com The latest round of BBC cuts have drawn lots of criticism, much if which was from those who mourned the passing of the midnight Radio 4 news. The decision to target a group of freelancer correspondents in some of Europe's more interesting nooks and corners largely went under the radar – but it actually tells us a lot about the way the cuts are being implemented, and raises some very concerning issues. | The first point is that it makes no financial sense to axe this group of journalists. They don't get sick pay or paid holidays. They don't get paid a retainer, but base themselves in interesting parts of Europe…
(2026-07-15). Giant 'Bond Villian' Space Mirror Approved by Feds. wattsupwiththat.com You probably assumed giant orbiting mirrors capable of directing sunlight at Earth would remain safely in the realm of Hollywood fantasy.
(2026-07-15). PHC upholds FIR against policemen. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has upheld the order to register a criminal case against three police officials accused of illegally detaining a citizen for 14 days, dismissing their writ petition and affirming the decision of the subordinate court. | A two-member bench comprising Justice Sahibzada Asadullah and Justice Inamullah Khan announced the reserved judgment, ruling that the lower court had acted within its lawful jurisdiction and committed no legal irregularity in directing the registration of the case. | The petition had been filed by SHO Rafiq Khan, Inspector Humayun, and Constable Usman, who sought t…
(2026-07-15). 10 years since the Turkish military coup attempt targeting Erdoğan. wsws.org On the tenth anniversary of the 2016 coup attempt, the Erdoğan government marks it as a "victory of democracy," concealing the US-NATO involvement and the drive to dictatorship that followed.
(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). Too hot: Buttoned-up Tokyo officials ditch suits for 'cool' shorts. tribune.com.pk 
On a hot, humid day in Tokyo, metropolitan government official Noboru Watanabe overcame embarrassment to come to work in shorts, an unusual choice in a country where formal business attire is still the norm. | The loosening of a strict dress code, particularly for men, comes as Japanese offices cut reliance on air conditioning due to high energy costs linked to the Middle East war. | On Tuesday, as temperatures in the capital soared to around 34C, at least five brave men at Watanabe's office swapped their suits for shorts. | The 50-year-old told AFP he initially found it "embarrassing" to bare his legs in the…
(2026-07-15). 'Really big news': What to know about Trump's primetime speech on Thursday. aljazeera.com The address comes as the White House revives scrutiny of the 2020 election and pushes new voting restrictions.
(2026-07-15). Picture Lock One Summer 2026 Film Series Interview. mediasanctuary.org Sina talks to Picture Lock One about the open air screening of Beasts of the Southern Wild at Riverside Park this Sunday.
(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). "Hilos comunes que compartimos" : un mural en Wilmington por el 250 ∫ aniversario de Estados Unidos presenta pájaros en un cable y un sutil homenaje a Bob Marley. whyy.org 
Mucho después de que los desfiles, fiestas, barbacoas y otros eventos por el 250 ∫ aniversario de Estados Unidos se conviertan en recuerdos lejanos, las aves sobre el cable de Wilmington permanecerán allí. | Estas grandes y coloridas aves, entre ellas una majestuosa águila, dominan…
(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.