(2026-07-18). Twist in Iran's revenge story: Ali Khamenei returns to haunt Trump & Netanyahu in war 2.0? | USA. hindustantimes.com Iran claims it has launched multiple waves of missile and drone strikes under "Operation Nasr 2," targeting U.S. military positions across the Gulf. Tehran says advanced missiles and Shahed drones were used against American-linked assets in Jordan, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, while releasing imagery of missiles bearing portraits of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Many battlefield claims made by Iran and the U.S. remain independently unverified.
(2026-07-18). US broadens bombardment of Iran to civilian infrastructure. wsws.org The United States military bombed bridges, a railway station, an airport and the control tower of Iran's only deep-water ocean port on Friday, the seventh consecutive day of strikes, extending its assault from military targets to the infrastructure of civilian life.
(2026-07-18). US strikes kill 3 in south Iran as attacks enter seventh night. newarab.com 
Tensions between the US and Iran are escalating rapidly, as deadly attacks enter a seventh consecutive night. | "The deputy political, security and social affairs governor of Hormozgan announced the martyrdom of three people and the injury of eight people following enemy attacks on some parts of Hormozgan province this morning," stat…
(2026-07-18). PEN America president resigns over organization's pro-Zionist statement. wsws.org The president of PEN America has resigned over an article published by the organization that blames discrimination against Israeli and Jewish writers on cultural boycotts by anti-genocide activists.
(2026-07-18). Millions of syringes and humanitarian aid for Cuba stranded in Jamaica after U.S. threats against French shipping company CMA CGM. radiohc.cu The French shipping company CMA CGM has breached its contract and left dozens of containers destined for Cuba stranded in the port of Kingston, Jamaica. | Among them, one sent by the NGO SODePAZ with more than 3.5 million syringes and needles destined for the Cuban health system in Santiago de Cuba, and another sent by the Catalan solidarity coordinator Defensem Cuba with 300 mattresses and bed frames and 600 pillows for victims of Hurricane Melissa. | CMA CGM is thus yielding to US pressure and collaborating with the blockade of Cuba, offering no solution beyond returning the container to the port of origin or t…
(2026-07-18). Post-Earthquake Venezuela: Over 25,000 Assisted in Temporary Camps as Official Death Toll Reaches 5,069. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( While the number of rescued individuals has begun to plateau, the confirmed fatality count continues to climb. While State authorities have consistently declined to jump to premature conclu…
(2026-07-18). Who is Andy Burnham ? Newly elected Labour Party leader and UK's Prime Minister-designate. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Andy Burnham has been officially confirmed as the new leader of the UK's ruling Labour Party and is set to become the country's next Prime Minister when he takes office at 10 Downing St | Who is Andy Burnham ? Newly elected Labour Party leader and UK's Prime Minister-designate…
(2026-07-18). Mexican president points to political nature of U.S.-convened meeting. radiohc.cu Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed that the summit convened by the United States on alleged "far-left terrorism" was political, not a security-related one, which is why Mexico chose not to participate. | "In this case, given that from our perspective, it was more of a political issue than one truly related to combating criminal groups or other security matters, we felt it was best not to attend," the president asserted. | In response to a question about the meeting held in Washington, the Mexican president mentioned Mexico's presence as an observer or participant in other summits to which it has been in…
(2026-07-18). Ukraine hits Su-24 at Saky base, Russia unleashes 19 devastating strikes on ports, depots & drones. hindustantimes.com Russia has claimed a series of large-scale coordinated strikes across Ukraine, targeting ports, military infrastructure, logistics hubs, and defense facilities. Moscow also says its forces intercepted thousands of Ukrainian drones and inflicted heavy battlefield losses across multiple fronts. Ukraine, meanwhile, says it has expanded long-range drone operations deep inside Russian territory. None of Russia's battlefield casualty or damage claims have been independently verified. Watch this report for the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, key military developments, official statements from both sides, and h…
(2026-07-18). Iraq signs deals with multiple US firms, including oil. newarab.com 
Iraq has signed billion-dollar deals with several Western firms including oil, as PM al-Zaidi seeks long-term investment and partnerships. | US companies signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government on Friday, including deals intended to create alternative routes for The deals, signed at the US Chamber of Commerce, also involved other industries, including healthcare, communications and infrastructure. | It's not clear when the oil…
(2026-07-18). She Wants Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat. portside.org She Wants Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat |
(2026-07-18). The fight against the far right in Australia: Lessons from One Nation's history. wsws.org The far-right and anti-immigrant One Nation is a toxic byproduct of the reactionary program implemented by Labor and the corporatised trade union bureaucracy.
(2026-07-18). Trump's speech on the elections: A ruling class in crisis lurches toward dictatorship. wsws.org The speech, manic and at times barely coherent, was the expression of an administration and a ruling class in the grip of a staggering crisis.
(2026-07-18). As wildfire smoke engulfs factories and workplaces, workers demand lives before profit. wsws.org As hazardous wildfire smoke filled the air and workers collapsed from the heat and contaminated air, production continued full tilt at factories and worksites across the affected regions with the full support of the all the various trade union bureaucracies.
(2026-07-18). Oppose nationalist chauvinism following England-Argentina FIFA World Cup game! wsws.org The FIFA World Cup finals have been severely tainted by their exploitation by the political establishments and mass media of Argentina and Britain to whip up a frenzy of nationalist chauvinism that workers everywhere must oppose.
(2026-07-18). Hyundai autoworkers in South Korea take strike action. wsws.org The Korean Metal Workers' Union is isolating the Hyundai strike from other sections of the working class and limiting its impact while orchestrating a sell-out deal behind the scenes.
(2026-07-18). Trump administration shields Taylor Farms and Taco Bell, as thousands are poisoned in cyclosporiasis outbreak. wsws.org Federal health officials identified the agribusiness giant behind the worst parasite outbreak in American history, then left it to the company to decide when to tell the public and what to withdraw.
(2026-07-18). "We're not animals" : Hundreds turn out for viewing for Lorenzo Salgado, as ICE rampage continues nationwide. wsws.org The line of mourners wrapped around the building, cars continued to pull into the parking lot throughout the evening, and people brought flowers and condolence cards and spoke together in Spanish and English as they waited.
(2026-07-18). Berlin: multiple protests against Rheinmetall armaments factory. wsws.org The streets of Berlin have become the centre of a growing confrontation with the German state over the presence in the heart of the city of the Rheinmetall armaments factory.
(2026-07-18). Wages plummet in New Zealand. wsws.org Wages fell 6.4 percent between 2021 and 2026, the biggest decline among OECD countries, while the banks made tens of billions of dollars and the fortunes of the super-rich hit record levels.
(2026-07-18). Mysterious hijacking after Mojtaba's orders: Houthis strike ship while Riyadh rushes to US for ammo. hindustantimes.com
(2026-07-18). IRGC's 2000 missiles ready: Did Khamenei know major US war was coming? Big revelation shocks all. hindustantimes.com
(2026-07-17). Iran Warns of Wider Regional Strikes if US Targets Its Infrastructure. orinocotribune.com Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned the US that attacks on Iranian infrastructure would trigger strikes on regional infrastructure and reaffirmed the Strait of Hormuz as a red line. | Iran warned on Thursday that it would Speaking on behalf of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Ebrahi…
(2026-07-17). International Shipping Firms Shun US-Controlled Hormuz Corridor. popularresistance.org International shipping companies are avoiding crossing the Strait of Hormuz through the US-controlled alternative corridor that runs along the Omani coastline due to fears of Iranian strikes, sources told Reuters on 16 July. | After a series of Iranian strikes on ships attempting to bypass the Iranian-designated shipping channels as mandated in the Iran—US memorandum of understanding (MoU), shipping companies are reassessing the safety and viability of US military escort through the strait. | "The US doesn't seem to have any control over the situation," one shipping source said.
(2026-07-17). For Whom the Strait Tolls. scheerpost.com Neil Thompson Informed Comment US President Donald Trump startled shipping companies and foreign governments earlier this week by announcing that the US would be charging a 20% toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump publicly embraced the idea of a tolled future for the Strait, a proposal he had sought China's help in preventing during at a …
(2026-07-17). Oil rises on intensifying US-Iran hostilities, threat of Red Sea closure. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices inched up on Friday after the US and Iran stepped up attacks across the Gulf, with their broken truce limiting oil flows out of the Strait of Hormuz and with Tehran asking the Houthi organisation to stand ready to shut the Red Sea export route. | Brent crude futures rose 7 cents, or about 0.08%, to $84.30 a barrel at 6: 32 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures gained 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $79.11 a barrel. | Both benchmark contracts have climbed nearly 12% this week, with Brent on track for a third consecutive weekly gain and…
(2026-07-17). US Strikes Civilian Infrastructure in Iran. news.antiwar.com President Donald Trump ordered strikes against civilian infrastructure in Iran, including bridges, roads, railways, and energy sites. Overnight Thursday, the US bombed multiple bridges, a railway, a maritime watchtower, and energy sites. The US strikes killed at least eight Iranians. For months, President Trump has threatened to bomb civilian sites in Iran if Tehran did …
(2026-07-17). Headlines for July 17, 2026. democracynow.org Iran Claims Eight People Killed as U.S. Bombards Civilian Infrastructure, Wildfires Cause Dense Smoke and Hazardous Air Quality in More Than 20 States, Trump Accuses China of Interfering in 2020 Election, Without Providing Evidence, Trump's Teleprompter Operator Reportedly Earned Over $100K Betting on Presidential Speeches, "Truth Social" Plans to Sell Priority Access to Trump's Posts, Iranian Official Claims Kushner and Witkoff Sought to Exploit Negotiations for Personal Gain, ICE Agent Who Fatally Shot Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero Identified as David Brouillette, Rights Groups Demand Pr…
(2026-07-17). Trump's Gaza peace plan shrinks amid fears of new Israeli offensive. thecanary.co 
Trump and his shambolic Board of Peace (BoP) has discarded its recovery plan for Gaza, opting instead for a "tiny pilot scheme" amid fears of a "new all-out offensive before Israeli elections," the Guardian reported. The so-called ceasefire hasn't stopped Israel's daily bombardment of Gaza. As recently as 16 July, Israeli forces were again striking […] | By
(2026-07-17). US Bombs Iran's Civilian Infrastructure as Trump Threatens Power Plants, Bridges. truthout.org The U.S. has struck more civilian infrastructure in southern Iran in its sixth consecutive day of attacks on Friday, including key bridges and a tower at a crucial port. Iranian officials reported that U.S. forces struck several key railway and highway bridges overnight on Friday. The attacks "appeared aimed at cutting off Bandar Abbas," a critical port city that hosts Iran's Naval… |
(2026-07-17). Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference, contradicting US intel. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump declassified documents on Thursday that he asserted showed Chinese interference in US elections, reviving his long-running attacks on election security despite a US intelligence assessment that found no evidence Beijing affected the 2020 vote that he lost. | The 25-minute prime-time address underscored Trump's effort to make election security a central political issue ahead of November's midterm elections, when his fellow Republicans will be defending their slender congressional majorities. | Trump used his remarks to again press Republicans in Congress to p…
(2026-07-17). Trump claims China interfered in 2020 US election. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks about election security during an address to the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., US, July 16, 2026. — Reuters WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump declassified intelligence on Thursday that he said showed…
(2026-07-17). China rejects Trump's claims of interference in US elections. tribune.com.pk 
Beijing on Friday rejected claims by United States President Donald Trump that China interfered in the US elections. | "The US allegations have no factual ground and are aimed at vilifying China," Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters in Beijing. | In response to US President Donald Trump's claim in a speech that #China had interfered in US #elections, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on July 17 that the allegation was entirely fabricated and a malicious smear that has long… pic.twitter.com/JNMgmaTzFV | — Global Times (@globaltimesnews) July…
(2026-07-17). Trump's Election Integrity Speech Lays Groundwork for Midterm Interference: Ari Berman. democracynow.org 
In a primetime address on Thursday, President Trump accused China of meddling in U.S. elections in his latest effort to spread doubt about the U.S. voting system ahead of the midterm elections in November. Trump announced he was declassifying documents that show what he called "shocking vulnerabilities in our election infrastructure," but offered no evidence that China or any other country directly interfered with recent elections. | "If Trump was trying to build … a smoking gun case that the 2020 election was stolen, he failed miserably," says Ari Berman, the national voting rights corr…
(2026-07-17). US, Iran attack infrastructure in re-escalation. tribune.com.pk 
The United States struck bridges in Iran, and Tehran responded by hitting a power and desalination plant in Kuwait on Friday, as the two sides risked further escalation by expanding their targets to include infrastructure. | China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar called for a ceasefire and the resumption of dialogue between the United States and Iran, the Chinese foreign ministry said, citing talks between the ministers in Shanghai on Thursday. | Wang urged all parties to fulfill their commitments and abide by the ceasefire memorandum of understanding, the foreign ministry sai…
(2026-07-17). China, Pakistan call for U.S.-Iran ceasefire, resumption of dialogue. ecns.cn China and Pakistan called for an early ceasefire and the resumption of talks between the U.S. and Iran during a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday evening in Shanghai.
(2026-07-17). Calls grow to release probe on US attack of Iran's Minab school. newarab.com 
Multiple investigations have found that the US perpetrated the attack, and sources in the US military have also pointed to the US as the responsible party. | Pressure is growing for the release of a probe of a US attack on an Iranian school that killed more than 120 children and more than 40 adults at the beginning of the US-Israel Se…
(2026-07-17). "People would not know them as Khamenei's sons" unitedworldint.com By Mustafa Ilker Yàºcel, from Tehran / Iran For Iran's martyred leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family, who lost their lives in the US and Israeli attacks, the funeral prayer was held on July 5 at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Mosque in Tehran. After the religious ceremony at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Mosque …
(2026-07-17). US-Israeli Bombing Has Harmed Iran's Wildlife, Farms, and Water Supply. truthout.org Just a few days before Tehran and Washington signed a now-defunct ceasefire agreement, local media in Iran reported that 25 goitered gazelles were killed in U.S. airstrikes on Kharg Island in the northern Persian Gulf. The small coral island is a key terminal for Iran's oil exports and its unique wildlife includes white-headed seagulls, hawksbill sea turtles, and ospreys. It also hosts the ruins… |
(2026-07-17). DoD scrambles for new drone plans as Iran shoots down costly Reapers. responsiblestatecraft.org The Bunker
(2026-07-17). 'Operation Nasr 2': Iran claims US fighter jets damaged in missile and drone attacks in Jordan. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Iran on Friday said it carried out missile attack and drone strikes targeting US aircraft stationed in Jordan claiming that several American fighter jets and aerial refuelling aircraft were destroyed while others suffered serious damage. | Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it launched a two-wave missile attack on US military assets in Jordan as part of the 14th phase of "Operation Nasr 2". | "The attack involved several ballistic missiles and numerous drones and resulted in the destruction of several American tankers and fighter jets and serious damage to many more of them,"
(2026-07-17). Iran launches fresh attacks after sixth day of US strikes. geo.tv 
Smoke rises following a strike at an unknown location during what the US military says is its latest wave of strikes on Iran, hitting "Iranian military targets such as coastal surveillance and air defence sites, military logistics infrastructure, and maritime capabilities," in this still…
(2026-07-17). Iranians suffer new uncertainty and anxiety as US steps up attacks. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-17). 'All Arabs are threatened': Israel's expansion won't stop in Lebanon. therealnews.com 
"Israel aims to establish a greater Jewish state from the Euphrates to the Nile. All Arabs are threatened, not only Palestinians. Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Egypt, Jordan—all are threatened." | "Israel aims to establish a greater Jewish state from the Euphrates to the Nile. All Arabs are threatened, not only Palestinians. Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Egypt, Jordan—all are threatened" Israel,Lebanon,Palestine,Syria,video,Yemen,Greater Israel
(2026-07-17). Cuba denounces ongoing genocide in Gaza, taking advantage of impunity. radiohc.cu Israel continues to murder Palestinians in Gaza, taking advantage of the silence of the mainstream media and the impunity granted by its benefactor, the United States government, denounced Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez on Friday. | The island's foreign minister stated on his social media account that, since the ceasefire agreement, the Israeli army has killed 1,127 Palestinians, and since the beginning of the conflict, 73,250 people have been killed and 173,751 wounded. | Bruno Rodríguez also condemned the destruction of hospitals, water infrastructure, and the deepening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza S…
(2026-07-17). Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" Faces Boycott Calls over Filming in Occupied Western Sahara. democracynow.org 
Hollywood's blockbuster adaptation of the ancient Greek epic The Odyssey premieres around the world today amid growing calls for a boycott. Human rights campaigners are criticizing director Christopher Nolan over his decision to film part of the film in Western Sahara, a vast territory in northwestern Africa that Morocco has occupied for the past half-century. | "This occupying force is practicing cultural genocide against the Sahrawi people, ethnic cleansing," says María Carrión, the executive director of the Western Sahara International Film Festival. "By staying silent for one year and…
(2026-07-17). Life after amputation: Gaza women find recovery through football. aljazeera.com Palestinian women in Gaza who have lost limbs during Israel's genocidal war are using football as a way of recovering.
(2026-07-17). Israeli soldier faces Gaza war crimes complaint in Portugal. newarab.com 
The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a Portugal complaint against Israeli soldier Etamar Ivry, alleging war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in Gaza. | The According to a criminal complaint the foundation filed with Portuguese authorities, Etamar Ivry, a member of the Israeli arm…
(2026-07-17). A desperate man willing to do anything to remain in power. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Even before his 20-minute speech blaming his 2020 election loss on everyone but himself and his own administration, President Donald Trump's primetime "election fraud" broadcast got some pretty bad reviews. Some pundits said his speech was primarily a justification for the demand he ended with—his insistence that Congress pass the SAVE Act, one of the …
(2026-07-17). Hormuz: Trump may Resort to even more reckless Escalation. juancole.com The Conversation) — In a moment of brazen hubris in the Oval Office last year, US President Donald Trump Now, more than a year later, it is Tru…
(2026-07-17). Anti-War Action Network Grows With Second National Conference. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — On July 11 and 12, the Anti-War Action Network (AWAN) held its second national conference in Chicago. Reflecting AWAN's growth of 11 more committees since its founding conference in 2025, over 250 participants gathered from more than 24 local anti-war groups from across the U.S. | As a grassroots, nationwide network, AWAN unites anti-war, pro-Palestine and student groups from across the country. The network's growth follows a year of victorious campaigns led by AWAN affiliates and coordinated days of action responding to Trump's aggression against Iran, Venezuela and Cuba.
(2026-07-17). OSDE CAUDAL repudia sanciones del gobierno de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La Organización Superior de Dirección Empresarial (OSDE) CAUDAL expresó desde La Habana su más enérgico repudio, ante la reciente decisión del gobierno de los Estados Unidos de imponerle sanciones. | Calificamos esta medida como injusta y contraria al Derecho Internacional, pues constituye una violación flagrante de los derechos humanos fundamentales del pueblo cubano, señala una nota publicada en su perfil en Facebook. | Como entidad dedicada a los seguros y servicios financieros, y junto a otras empresas y organismos cubanos, es blanco de medidas coercitivas unilaterales, con el claro objetivo de obstaculizar e…
(2026-07-17). Mandela y Fidel: dos hombres unidos por profundas convicciones. radiohc.cu Una gran amistad, basada en la admiración, respeto mutuo y profundas convicciones, unió a dos hombres de talla universal, el luchador antiapartheid Nelson Mandela y el líder histórico de la revolución cubana, Fidel Castro. | Nos separan pocas horas del Día Internacional de Nelson Mandela, que desde 2010 se celebra cada 18 de julio; una ocasión propicia para abordar la extrañable relación entre ambos estadistas y entre los pueblos cubano y sudafricano. | Para Mandela los cubanos ocupaban un lugar especial en el corazón de los pueblos de àÅfrica, y calificaba a la revolución como una fuente de inspiración par…
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: Gaza World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony — World Cup Simulation. indybay.org Online | phoenixhub.co/afsc-final-event-live/…
(2026-07-17). Palestinian Oud Player Huda Asfour in Performance & Conversation. democracynow.org Born in Lebanon to a family of musicians, Huda Asfour grew up in Tunis before moving to Gaza at 14, where she joined the National Conservatory of Music, and then lived in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, where she studied under Khaled Jubran at the Edward Said Music Conservatory. She now divides her time between New York and Egypt. Her latest project is "Naqus." | Born in Lebanon to a family of musicians, Huda Asfour grew up in Tunis before moving to Gaza at 14, where she joined the National Conservatory of Music, and then lived in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, where she studied under Khaled Jubran at the…
(2026-07-17). The ceasefire that redrew Gaza. mronline.org 
Israel's Orange and Yellow Lines have become a new geography of control.
(2026-07-17). Israel, Gaza and the future of US power. aljazeera.com Congressman Ro Khanna joins Sreenivasan Jain.
(2026-07-17). Venezuela: After the Earthquake. radiohc.cu Since 6: 05 p.m. on June 24, Venezuela has not been the same. The earth roared with unprecedented force, and in just a few seconds, hundreds of homes were reduced to rubble. The twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, left the country with a wound made of dust, shattered memories and loss.
(2026-07-17). Venezuela: IT Company Cirion Technologies to Repair Undersea Cable Damaged by Earthquakes. orinocotribune.com The information technology company Cirion Technologies that provides digital services in countries across Latin America will repair the undersea cable damaged by the June 24 double earthquake in Venezuela. | The specialized vessel Wave Sentinel belonging to the company will arrive in the Venezuelan Caribbean waters to carry out the repair of the submarine fiber optic cable that connects the country to the global network. | The National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) of Venezuela
(2026-07-17). Venezuelan Acting President Rodriguez Visits El Junquito To Assess Earthquake Recovery Efforts. orinocotribune.com She announces financial support and reconstruction plans following June earthquakes. | On Wednesday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez visited the El Junquito parish, in Libertador municipality, to assess progress on structural rehabilitation and the deployment of comprehensive assistance following the June 24 earthquakes. | "El Junquito will also rise again! As we toured this parish and listened to its people, we agreed to promote financial support mechanisms for affected businesses and producers, as well as provide contingency bonuses to support families whose incomes were affected after the twin eart…
(2026-07-17). Wednesday 7/22: "End the ICE Age" Campaign Launch Call. indybay.org Online | detentionwatchnetwork.app.neoncrm.com/fo……
(2026-07-17). Philadelphia doctors and construction workers target childhood asthma triggers with free home repair program. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Tanesha Oglesby lives in a red brick twin home on Master Street in the Carroll Park section of West Philadelphia, with a gray awning shading the front porch. Much of the housing stock in the neighborhood dates back to the early 1900s. | The three-story home has been in the family for several generations, a place where children were raised, birthdays were celebrated and loved ones were cared for. | But over time, wear and tear on the home led to serious issues: leaks in the r…
(2026-07-17). Texas floods ravage through southwestern areas of state. aljazeera.com At least 2 people are dead, and over 200 were rescued in catastrophic floods in the Texas Hill Country region.
(2026-07-17). Three-year-old child drowns in pond. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-17). 9 rescued after landslide hits SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn A total of 9 people have been rescued from a landslide that hit Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County in southwest China's Chongqing on Friday, CCTV News reported.
(2026-07-17). 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.
(2026-07-17). Luyanghu Wetland Park: a popular retreat for tourists to escape summer heat. ecns.cn Tourists enjoy themselves at the Luyanghu Wetland Park in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, July 16, 2027.
(2026-07-17). K-P outlines security, political roadmap. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan, alongside Provincial Minister for Au-qaf Adnan Qadri, addressed a press conference Thursday to outline the provincial government's legisla-tive agenda, security strategy, and political roadmap, while also weighing in on recent controversial statements by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. | Shafi Jan stated that martyrs belong to everyone and are a source of pride for the nation, urging Maula-na Fazlur Rehman to refrain from issuing statements of a particular nature. However, he emphasized that no one could question the JUI-F chief'
(2026-07-17). Transport monetisation for judicial officers initiated. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has rolled out a Transport Monetisation Policy enabling judicial officers serving in the district judiciary across Punjab to purchase their officially allotted vehicles at depreciated rates. | As part of the new arrangement, judicial officers will no longer be entitled to official fuel, maintenance or driver facilities for personal use. The policy has been enforced with retrospective effect from July 1 this year. | In place of these benefits, they will receive a monthly transport allowance, the amount of which will be fixed by the competent authority and revised from time to time in…
(2026-07-17). Police misogyny has failed women — But racism compounds these failures with fatal consequences. thecanary.co 
Police forces across the country have repeatedly failed to protect women and girls, with the Metropolitan Police frequently exposed as one of the worst offenders in allowing misogyny to persist within its ranks. These institutional failures do not simply undermine trust in policing; they compound the trauma experienced by victims and survivors of violence against […] | By
(2026-07-17). 10 injured in cylinder explosion. tribune.com.pk 
At least 10 people suffered severe burn injuries when a gas cylinder exploded at a sweets and fast food shop near Chungi No. 5 in Burewala, triggering panic in the area. | According to officials, Rescue 1122 teams rushed to the spot, provided first aid to the victims and shifted them to the Burewala Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital. | The force of the blast shattered the glass windows of nearby shops, drawing a large crowd to the location. | Police cordoned off the site, collected evidence and launched an investigation. | Preliminary findings suggest the explosion was caused by a gas cylinder, though the pol…
(2026-07-17). Andy Burnham to be made UK Labour leader on way to becoming prime minister. geo.tv 
Andy Burnham, British member of parliament for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026. — Reuters'King of the North' to be elected Labour leader.Election final step before becoming prime minister.Labour lawmakers want to know…
(2026-07-17). To imagine a new development theory from the Global South: The Twenty-Ninth Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
The Global North's prescriptions for development, including the IMF's tired dogmas, have failed. It is time for a new development theory rooted in the experiences of the Global South.
(2026-07-17). 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference opens in Shanghai. ecns.cn An opening ceremony for the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) was held in Shanghai.
(2026-07-17). Australian government cynically tries to distance itself from war on Iran. wsws.org Labor is presenting itself as a bystander to an illegal war that it has enthusiastically supported and actively participated in, including through the deployment of troops and military hardware.
(2026-07-17). 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.
(2026-07-17). Tackling Messi 'huge challenge' for Spain in World Cup final: Merino. aljazeera.com Spanish midfielder says he has 'huge confidence' in his abilities after his impressive performances as a substitute.
(2026-07-17). 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.
(2026-07-17). China Southern launches Urumqi—Seoul service via Yantai. ecns.cn China Southern Airlines launched a new round-trip service Thursday linking Urumqi, in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with Seoul via Yantai, in east China's Shandong Province. The one-stop route adds a new travel option between Xinjiang and South Korea.
(2026-07-17). North Carolina Republicans Want To Limit Early Voting. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | Republican election officials in North Carolina are facing scrutiny for attempts to end early voting on Sundays and remove early voting sites from college campuses. |
(2026-07-17). Politicians should stop hiding behind the 'two-state solution' fantasy. nationofchange.org Whatever the rhetoric, ending Israeli control over Palestinians in the territories occupied since 1967 is not on the table.
(2026-07-17). 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.
(2026-07-17). Your Next Nurse May Monitor You From the Philippines. portside.org Your Next Nurse May Monitor You From the Philippines |
(2026-07-17). International Chinese education conference held in Kunming. ecns.cn The 2026 "Understanding Contemporary China" International Chinese Education Conference and Annual Academic Meeting of the Virtual Teaching and Research Center opened in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Thursday.
(2026-07-17). China foreign exchange regulator expects foreign investment inflows to continue improving. ecns.cn Foreign investment into China is expected to continue its positive trend in the future, supported by industrial upgrading, institutional opening-up and the resilience of the yuan, a spokesperson for the country's foreign exchange regulator said on Friday.
(2026-07-17). Arthur Blank: pro-Israel owner of Eng-Arg World Cup stadium. newarab.com 
(2026-07-17). John Esposito transformed how the West understood Islam. aljazeera.com The pioneering scholar, who died on July 15, challenged Orientalist orthodoxies and reshaped the study of Islam.
(2026-07-17). Is China's threat forcing Philippines' army Chief into retirement as South China Sea boils. hindustantimes.com As China steps up pressure in the South China Sea, Philippine Armed Forces chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. is set to retire after his three‚Äëyear term, forcing President Marcos to pick a new top commander. This video breaks down the succession stakes, the Gustilo‚Äëvs‚ÄëCordura race, and how the next chief could shape Manila's China strategy.
(2026-07-17). Meet Djed Spence, 1st Muslim Playing for England, at FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Djed Spence – the first and only Muslim footballer playing in the England National Football Team, is creating waves all across for his excellent performances, and also the proud display of his faith during the 2026 Football World Cup.
(2026-07-17). Ex-MP dares Modi govt to hold referendum on Hindu Rashtra. ummid.com Former Rajya Sabha Member, Mohammad Adeeb, has dared the Narendra Modi government to hold a Referendum on Hindu Rashtra like India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had done on the Indian Constitution.
(2026-07-17). Britain's Big Brother State Is Already Here We Just Don't Realise It Yet. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack While the public is encouraged to blame immigrants, Muslims, the left, or 'Israel haters', the UK state is racing to erect a scaffolding of control to protect itself before we wake up to the deception When is it possible to declare that a society has moved from liberal democracy, however imperfectly realised, …
(2026-07-17). 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.
(2026-07-17). Senate Democrats cover for Trump's violent assault on immigrants, democratic rights at Blanche hearing. wsws.org During nearly five hours of questioning, Democrats remained virtually silent on ICE murders, National Guard deployments and the prosecution of left-wing opponents of the Trump administration.
(2026-07-17). Deadly Algeria orphanage fire caused by air conditioner. newarab.com 
(2026-07-17). Landslide buries houses, traps people in southwest China's Chongqing. ecns.cn A landslide struck the Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County in southwest China's Chongqing early this morning, damaging multiple houses and burying an unknown number of people, CCTV News reported.
(2026-07-17). Rubio expected to discuss Trump-Xi summit in Asia meetings. tribune.com.pk 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads this weekend to meetings of Asia-Pacific countries in Manila, where he is expected to meet with his Chinese counterpart to prepare a possible September summit between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. | Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is also expected to be in Manila next week for meetings involving the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) along with the Chinese foreign minister, Wang Yi, and ministers from Japan, Australia, Canada and Britain. | The gatherings come at a time of global instabili…
(2026-07-17). Wrong, USA Today, There's No Evidence that Climate Change Will Cause Higher Water Bills. wattsupwiththat.com USA Today's readers deserve better than speculative headlines built on hypothetical futures. They deserve reporting grounded in observed data, historical context, and the recognition that climate models are tools for exploring possibilities, not crystal balls predicting tomorrow's water bill.
(2026-07-17). China to launch third national survey of people with disabilities in 2027. ecns.cn China will launch its third national sample survey of people with disabilities in September 2027 to obtain more accurate data for policymaking and public services, officials announced on Thursday.
(2026-07-17). Woeful HMRC's 90% error rate on north of Ireland child benefit grab. thecanary.co 
Inept HMRC officials got it wrong nine times out of ten when attempting to heartlessly claw back child benefit payments from north of Ireland claimants. That's according to a new report from the Detail. They reveal that out of the 826 families the bean counters thought were on the take: …at least 742 of these […] | By
(2026-07-17). Democracy Now! 2026-07-17 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 17, 2026; Denise Oliver-Vélez, Pioneering Young Lord & Black Panther, Dies at 78; Trump's Election Integrity Speech Lays Groundwork for Midterm Interference: Ari Berman; Report from Houston: Family of ICE Shooting Victim Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Holds Public Viewing; "Disrupt, Identify, Defund, Debank, Arrest & Prosecute": Trump Admin Threatens Leftist Groups; Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" Faces Boycott Calls over Filming in Occupied Western Sahara | Headlines for July 17, 2026; Denise Oliver-Vélez, Pioneering Young Lord & Black Panther, Dies at 78; TrumpR…
(2026-07-17). 5,000 troops are occupying D.C. Here are the states that sent them. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—It's been a year since President Donald Trump ordered National Guard troops from around the country to Washington, D.C. As of July 2026, almost 5,000 still occupy the streets of the nation's capital, sent in by multiple state governors, including from Democratic-led states. Now, the National Guard's presence in the city has been extended to …
(2026-07-17). Why was a bomb threat at a Muslim school ignored by UK media. newarab.com 
450 Muslim pupils from the Hamd House School were evacuated after a bomb threat was sent, but this was not reported by mainstream media. | Hundreds of students and staff, mainly Muslim, were left in fear on Tuesday after a bomb threat at their 450 pupils, including children as young as 11, had to evacuate after a threatening email was sent to the Hamd House School in Birmingham and to school regulators Ofsted. Police swept through the…
(2026-07-17). 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.
(2026-07-17). RAPID RESPONSE: Hold the Line—No SAVE Act! peoplesworld.org 
Hold the line — NO SAVE Act! Call, write, or visit your U.S. Senators and Representative to demand they hold the line for voting rights and democracy! Congress must refuse to be pressured to pass the SAVE Act or the reconciliation bill with the SAVE Act attached. The only voting emergency is the frantic, manufactured …
(2026-07-17). USS Zumwalt Set To Return To Fleet After Long Anticipated Hypersonic Missile Upgrade. twz.com 
The U.S. Navy expects the stealthy destroyer
(2026-07-17). What is new Labour leader Andy Burnham's policy approach for Britain? tribune.com.pk 
Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was one step away from becoming Britain's next prime minister on Friday after being appointed leader of the governing Labour Party. | The following are the policies he has spoken about since returning to parliament in June, which offer insight into how he could govern Britain to overcome a cost-of-living crisis, revive anaemic economic growth, and win back voters. | Decentralisation of power | Burnham has promised to "bring about the biggest rebalancing of power our country has seen". | His focus is on Whitehall, a part of London dotted with government departm…
(2026-07-17). 'Landmark' Connecticut Islamic studies law sparks MAGA backlash. newarab.com 
MAGA activists and right-wing commentators, who have accused The legislation, which came into force earlier this month as part of a wider education bill, requires the Connecticut State Department of Education to develop optional curriculum resources on Is…
(2026-07-17). In the Wake of Fatal ICE Shootings, Democrats Drag Their Feet. theintercept.com 
(2026-07-17). Over 100 wildfires prompt Algeria to urgently recall civil protection personnel. tribune.com.pk 
Algeria issued an urgent order Thursday recalling personnel across 45 provinces as the country battled more than 100 wildfires amid an intense heat wave. | The Civil Protection Directorate said all personnel in the 45 provinces, along with members of the National Training and Intervention Unit, were required to report immediately to their duty stations to raise preparedness and reinforce firefighting operations. | The order followed a warning from the National Meteorological Office that temperatures could reach 48C (118.4F) or higher in some areas through at least Sunday. | According to the latest official tal…
(2026-07-17). Iran warns US nearing 'zero hour' for operation against CENTCOM naval units. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy warned on Friday that the US was moving closer to the "zero hour" for a potential Iranian military operation against US Central Command (CENTCOM) naval units in regional waters. | In a statement carried by Iranian state television, the IRGC Navy Command said the movements and military equipment of US forces were "under surveillance" by Iran's naval units. | "The Americans are drawing closer by the moment to the zero hour of an operation by Iran's Armed Forces against CENTCOM naval units in the region's waters," it said. | The command concluded its statement…
(2026-07-17). Intangible heritage co-creation exhibition opens in Ningxia. ecns.cn The "Mountain and Sea Craftsmanship – Intangible Heritage Co-Creation Exhibition" opened at the Ningxia Art Museum in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on Thursday.
(2026-07-17). Debt Relief in the Global South Would Benefit Americans. fpif.org Amidst a succession of financial shocks, the Middle East war being only the most recent, developing countries' debt levels are alarmingly high and continuing to rise. These burdens make it even more difficult for governments in the Global South to meet the basic needs of their populations. And because the world is inter-connected through international trade and financial markets, these developing country debts boomerang back to harm ordinary people in the United States and other advanced economies as well. | To effectively address this growing crisis, we need to recognize that the debt landscape is very different…
(2026-07-17). 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.
(2026-07-17). US introduces 4-year stay limit for international students: What new visa rule means. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The Trump administration has finalised a major change to US immigration rules that will affect thousands of international students.Under the new policy, most students entering the US on an F-1 student visa will be allowed to stay for a maximum of four years. Students who need more time to complete their studies, pursue research or continue Optional Practical Training (OPT) will have to apply for an extension before their authorised stay ends.The rule also applies to J-1 exchange visitors and journalists holding I visas.
(2026-07-17). Authorities uncover fake job scam. tribune.com.pk 
The authorities have uncovered the operations of international organised crime syndicates and human trafficking networks that allegedly lure Pakistanis to Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia with promises of high-paying jobs before forcing many of them into illegal cyber fraud operations, sources said on Friday. | The findings have prompted authorities to warn families against sending relatives abroad on the promise of unusually lucrative salaries without proper verification. | According to the sources, victims are typically taken to Southeast Asia on visit visas and later coerced into working at cyber scam centres…
(2026-07-17). Milwaukee: NO WAR ON IRAN! Banner Drop July 17, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org Bridge at N Lincoln Memorial Drive and Lagoon Drive | Milwaukee 7: 30 P.M.
(2026-07-17). Indonesia's Energy Transition Trap. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Indonesia's energy transition isn't failing because Jakarta lacks ambition. Ambition is easy. Announce a target, pledge a phase-out, attend a summit, repeat the word "green" often enough and the headlines will do the rest. The real constraint is more mundane—and far more damaging: a policy architecture that keeps coal artificially cheap …
(2026-07-17). How do capitalists live without working? peoplesworld.org 
We often talk about classes: the working class, the capitalist class, the middle class. But what exactly is a class? A class is a social arrangement that allows one group in society to seize the labor of another group. Under feudalism, the ruling noble class owned all the land and were able to appropriate part …
(2026-07-17). Power consumers may face tariff hike. tribune.com.pk 
Electricity consumers across Pakistan could face another increase in power bills next month after power companies sought a Rs1.20 per unit fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for August, citing higher generation costs driven largely by expensive imported fuels, particularly Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG). | If approved by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), the proposed adjustment will allow power utilities, including the ex-Wapda distribution companies (Discos) and K-Electric, to recover an additional Rs15.7 billion from consumers through August electricity bills. | Nepra has scheduled a…
(2026-07-17). Republicans Want to Punish Canada for "Exporting" Its Wildfire Smoke Into the US. truthout.org Republican members of Congress are introducing legislation to impose sanctions on Canada over the fact that the smoke from wildfires has spread to the U.S. — an absurd effort to blame Canadian officials for the spread of the smoke without acknowledging the role of the climate crisis in supercharging the fires. In a statement, Sen. Bernie Moreno's (R-Ohio) office says he blames Canada and… |
(2026-07-17). Lindsey Graham Was The Face Of The Duopoly. popularresistance.org Lindsey Graham, South Carolina's republican senior senator, passed away suddenly on the evening of July 11, 2026. Earlier that day he had returned from Ukraine, where for years he made the case for funding the anti-Russia proxy war and proclaimed that Ukrainians would fight, "to the last person." There are many dead Ukrainians who acted as Graham predicted while others who are less willing are being snatched off the street and sent to the front despite their protestations. | Graham was consumed with the imperialist, white supremacist mind set and went to great lengths to defend Israel and claimed that the state h…
(2026-07-17). Deadly orphanage blaze comes as Algeria wildfire season worsens. newarab.com 
An orphanage fire which killed 11 children and more than 100 wildfires have exposed the growing risks of Algeria's intense heatwave | An The blaze broke out late on Wednesday at an orphanage in the Draria district on the outskirts of Algiers,…
(2026-07-17). How Was the Ankara Summit Perceived in Moscow? unitedworldint.com By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its fifth year, the European security architecture is undergoing its most comprehensive transformation since the end of the Cold War. One of the latest stages of this transformation was the NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Ankara. Whilst Western countries assessed …
(2026-07-17). Texas munitions facility wastes hundreds of millions amid ammo crisis. infobrics.org US Army spokesperson confirmed current production figures remain accurate.
(2026-07-17). North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with top Chinese official. aljazeera.com The meeting comes after Xi visited Kim, promising closer diplomatic, law enforcement and military cooperation.
(2026-07-17). Israel's Herzog pushes normalisation with Saudi Arabia. newarab.com 
Saudi officials have repeatedly said they will not recognise Israel without a path to an independent Palestinian state, which Israel's governments oppose. | Israeli President Isaac Herzog pushed for progress on normalisation between his country and "It is my dream to see peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia. I have great respect for Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman," Herzog told the state-owned broadcaster, referring…
(2026-07-17). Magnitude 7.4 quake hits Mexican coast near Guatemala, triggers tsunami warning. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-17). World mayors discuss biodiversity and greener cities in Xishuangbanna. ecns.cn Mayors and representatives from several countries, including China, Laos, Cambodia, Nepal and Sri Lanka, gathered Thursday in Jinghong, the capital of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Yunnan Province, for the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue to discuss how biodiversity conservation can support greener urban development.
(2026-07-17). U.S. war on Iran costs balloon past official estimates, top $100 bln. mronline.org 
Internal Pentagon estimates put the real cost of the US war on Iran at $80-100 billion, far above the official $30 billion figure, as Washington's original "weeks-long" timeline collapses into months with no clear exit.
(2026-07-17). Xiong'an-Shangqiu high-speed railway starts trial operation. ecns.cn The Xiong'an-Shangqiu high-speed railway in the Zhengzhou section began trial operations early Friday, marking a major milestone toward the line's formal opening.
(2026-07-17). Truth Social to sell trading firms 'fastest' access to Trump's posts. tribune.com.pk 
Trump Media & Technology Group has unveiled a paid-for, licensed data feed that will give banks and trading firms "the fastest" access to posts from influential Truth Social accounts, such as President Donald Trump's, whose posts often move global markets. | The product, called "Truth API," will deliver posts from the 10 most influential accounts to customers at a significantly faster pace than a regular push notification on the Truth Social platform, a spokesperson said. | The feed is designed for organisations "most impacted by the cost of a delay in information", such as algorithmic trading firms, the compa…
(2026-07-17). Guizhou Province breaks daily power generation record twice in two days. ecns.cn Daily electricity generation across the power grid in southwest China's Guizhou Province reached a record 704 million kilowatt-hours Monday and rose further to 714 million kWh Tuesday, Guizhou Power Grid Co., Ltd. said Friday.
(2026-07-17). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Result Out – Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Aryan Gupta of Punjab and Panshul Bansal of Haryana have jointly secured the Top Rank in the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam the result of which is announced today i.e. Thursday July 16, 2026.
(2026-07-17). 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.
(2026-07-17). How Long Will The Canadian Wildfire Smoke Last? What Forecasters Are Saying. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | If you've looked outside lately and wondered why the sky suddenly looks hazy, the sun appears orange or the air smells like a campfire, you're not alone. Once again, wildfire smoke from Canada has drifted into the United States, prompting air quality alerts across several states and raising concerns for millions of people. While the first are burning hundreds of miles away,
(2026-07-17). New WHO guidelines: up to 45% of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed. ecns.cn The World Health Organization (WHO) launched updated guidelines on dementia prevention on Wednesday, confirming that up to 45% of dementia risks are modifiable, enabling effective prevention and delay of the disease.
(2026-07-17). High-tech innovation conference in Tianjin releases industry-science integration initiative. ecns.cn The 2nd (2026) High-Tech Innovation and Development Conference opened Thursday at the National Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin, drawing more than 20 academicians and over 100 experts and scholars.
(2026-07-17). Johnson says Pentagon needs more money for 'fighting communism on our own shores'. mronline.org 
Trump has threatened to deploy the military against the "enemy within" and has recently promoted the idea that "democratic socialism must be criminalized."
(2026-07-17). Star speedcubers square off at European championship. aljazeera.com More than 1,200 speedcubers from 53 countries are descending are attending the European Speedcubing Championship.
(2026-07-17). Burnham confirmed as Labour leader, vows new direction for UK. aljazeera.com Britain's governing Labour Party confirmed as Andy Burnham as its new leader, clearing the way for him to become PM…
(2026-07-17). China unveils international AI ethics governance action plan at Shanghai conference. ecns.cn An international AI ethics governance action plan was unveiled at the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on Friday.
(2026-07-17). In the West Bank, Religious Zionists are realizing long-held vision. electronicintifada.net Today's aggressive settlement expansion builds on foundations laid since beginning of 1967 occupation.
(2026-07-17). As Trump Targets Trans Women in WA Prisons, Amber Kim Awaits a Court's Verdict. truthout.org In June, the Washington State Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether 38-year-old Amber Kim could be transferred from a men's prison to the state's sole women's prison, where she had been housed for three years. "I feel like I'm in the universe's waiting room," Kim told Truthout. Kim had spent 15 years in the state's men's jails and prisons. Then, in 2021, the state's department of… |
(2026-07-17). Calls Grow for Accountability From Fossil Fuel Execs Amid Climate-Fueled Fires. truthout.org As wildfires raged across Canada on Thursday, sending dangerous smoke across the border into major US cities, climate advocates called for accountability for the fossil fuel industry, which knew for decades that its products were largely responsible for the climate crisis, yet chose to push climate denial instead. While fire is a natural part of the lifecycle of Canada's boreal forests… |
(2026-07-17). Suzhou adjusts delivery times to encourage safer riding. ecns.cn Suzhou in east China's Jiangsu Province has become the first city in China to count red-light waiting time as part of food delivery riders' delivery schedules, easing pressure to rush through traffic.
(2026-07-17). Maine's Insider Primary Begins. levernews.com After Graham Platner terminated his U.S. Senate candidacy, some have feared that big donors and/or the national Democratic Party machine could take over the replacement process. Newly released campaign finance
(2026-07-17). DOT Requires Removal of Anti-Panhandling Sign on Hoosick Street. mediasanctuary.org After Troy Councilmember Greg Campbell-Cohen contacted the New York State Department of Transportation about traffic safety concerns, DOT has notified Troy Mayor Mantello that the city must remove a sign that says "It is ok to say no to panhandling" on Hoosick Street near the Collar City Bridge. The Council members discusses the issue with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-07-17). Malaysia rules out immediate 2% wealth tax for top-tier rich. ecns.cn Malaysia's Finance Ministry (MoF) has confirmed that the government currently has no plans to implement a 2% wealth tax on wealthy individuals to fund national expenditure.
(2026-07-17). China firmly opposes ‚ÄåUK nationalization of British Steel: Ministry of Commerce. ecns.cn China firmly opposes and strongly disapproves of Britain's decision to nationalize British Steel and urged fair treatment of Chinese firms in the UK, according to China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday.
(2026-07-17). Why So Many Latin Americans Are Rooting Against Argentina in the World Cup. portside.org Why So Many Latin Americans Are Rooting Against Argentina in the World Cup |
(2026-07-17). China's unicorn startups hit 376 by end-2025, ranking second globally. ecns.cn China's unicorn enterprises totaled 376 by the end of 2025, up 35 from a year earlier, with combined valuation exceeding $1.4 trillion, according to an industry report released on Thursday.
(2026-07-17). 'Trump Accounts' are symbolic, not effective at closing wealth gap. aljazeera.com The wealth gap is wider than it's been in three decades.
(2026-07-17). Two-Thirds of Shri Thanedar's Campaign Cash Came Through AIPAC as He Lost Over $600K. theintercept.com 
AIPAC bundlers have propped up the Michigan congressman, who has invested millions in campaign funds in crypto. | Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., lost more than $630,000 in investment income last quarter after he put
(2026-07-17). World Cup 2026: What did we learn? aljazeera.com World Cup 2026: What did we learn?>
(2026-07-17). Israeli settlers attack Sinjil town in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Clashes erupted after Israeli settlers attacked the outskirts of the occupied West Bank town of Sinjil.
(2026-07-17). Nadia Sawalha and husband win libel case against Daily Mail. newarab.com 
The Daily Mail and Metro apologised and will pay damages after claiming that Nadia Sawalha and Mark Adderly supported antisemitism and terrorism | Loose Women panellist Sawalha and Adderly secured a full apology and damages after the two ne…
(2026-07-17). progressive patriotism collides with AUKUS. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-17). Kennard: New book places America at the centre of global wars and fascism. thecanary.co 
In an interview with the Canary, author Matt Kennard has said that to understand geopolitics the US must be understood as the global centre of war and fascism. And he dates the current wildness of the world's biggest terror state to the so-called 'war on terror'. The Bush administration removed barriers that had prevented right-wing […] | By
(2026-07-17). Far-right Alternative for Germany sets out blueprint for power in Saxony-Anhalt. wsws.org The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is poised to take power in September's state election in Saxony-Anhalt. Its government programme reads like a fascistic wish list for authoritarian rule.
(2026-07-17). Argentina of Latin America. orinocotribune.com 
By Camila Escalante and Oliver Vargas — Jul 15, 2026 | Everyday Argentinians are victims of imperialism. The algorithmically-pushed narrative lumps workers into the same box as the ruling class that they're fighting against. | Argentina is now in the World Cup final and false information is circulating, portraying the remaining non-European nation in the tournament as
(2026-07-17). Russia's 'Banderol' low-cost cruise missile officially breaks cover. longwarjournal.org Moscow has now officially acknowledged the existence of its new Banderol low-cost cruise missile, which has seen growing action in Ukraine in recent months.
(2026-07-17). All-time West Indies cricket great Garfield Sobers dies aged 89. aljazeera.com Arguably the greatest all-rounder of the game, Sobers led the West Indies at his peak, breaking Test cricket records.
(2026-07-17). The Pain Is the Point: On the Violent Realities of Capitalist Sport. publicbooks.org In 2022, critical sports scholar Chen Chen uncovered a staggering statistic: The three leading academic journals in sports management (Journal of Sport Management, Sport Management Review, and European Sport Management Quarterly), with over 74 years of combined history between them, had published a grand total of 14 articles that mentioned the word "capitalism" more than …
(2026-07-17). Out-of-control Canadian wildfires prompt calls for 'Nuremberg trials for big oil'. therealnews.com 
(2026-07-17). Strong quake hits Mexican coast. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-17). The 13th China Acrobatic Exhibition to be held in Guangxi. ecns.cn The 13th China Acrobatic Exhibition, co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region People's Government, will run from July 21 to August 15 in Nanning and Beihai.
(2026-07-17). Golden snub-nosed monkeys enjoy summer cool in central China. ecns.cn The Shennongjia golden snub-nosed monkey is the world's only population of the Hubei subspecies of the Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey. It is also an indicator species for biodiversity conservation in Shennongjia.
(2026-07-17). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-17). ADC Sues DHS Secretary Mullin Over Illegal CBP Seizure Of Max Blumenthal's Devices. scheerpost.com The Grayzone "Just because someone is reentering the country does not mean their constitutional rights evaporate," declared ADC President Jenin Younes. The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) filed a time-sensitive motion in the Eastern District of Virginia's federal court on behalf of journalist Max Blumenthal, seeking the immediate return of two smartphones unlawfully seized and retained by U.S. …
(2026-07-17). Reprieve from wildfire smoke expected to come over the weekend, meteorologists say. 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?
| The Philadelphia region could get a reprieve from unhealthy levels of air pollution this weekend as smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota is expected to make its way out of the area. | Meteorologists say Saturday morning rain wil…
(2026-07-17). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-17). HC judges' age: KBA seeks clarification. tribune.com.pk 
Pressure is mounting on the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) after the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) sought clarification over reports that JCP members have reached an agreement that candidates below the age of 45 will not be approved for appointment as judges of the high courts. | The JCP is scheduled to meet next week to consider nominations for judges of four high courts. A committee of the commission has already interviewed all shortlisted nominees. | KBA President Amir Nawaz Warraich has written to the JCP secretary, sending copies of the letter to all commission members. | According to sources, unce…
(2026-07-17). Xi says AI presents opportunities, governance challenges. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that the world has entered an unprecedentedly vigorous period of innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, bringing great opportunities and governance challenges.
(2026-07-17). Amid heatwave, Tunisia resorts to rolling power cuts. newarab.com 
Tunisia has introduced rolling power cuts as soaring electricity demand during an intense heatwave strains the national grid and risks blackouts. | Tunisian authorities have resorted With temperatures reaching record highs,
(2026-07-17). Germany repeats call for EU force to replace UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Berlin warns against a 'security vacuum' in Lebanon's south once UNIFIL mandate expires at year's end.
(2026-07-17). United Auto Workers and United Steelworkers announce new deal at Dana, rush contract votes. wsws.org Voting is set to begin Friday on the deal, which increases top pay to $30 an hour by 2030 for current workers but expands the tier system and offers no job protections as parts suppliers slash costs through AI and automation.
(2026-07-17). Teachers' President Weingarten urges mobilization to defend democracy. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Sounding the alarm over threats to democracy, Teachers/AFT President Randi Weingarten is urging her union's 1.88 million members to hit the streets between now and Election Day to defend it. Specifically, in her keynote address on July 16 to the union's convention, she wants 25,000 teachers and other AFT members out on the streets whenever …
(2026-07-17). 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?
(2026-07-17). Imperialism and the moral decay of the West. mronline.org 
The irreversible decline of the U.S. empire's global hegemony is not merely an economic or technological issue.
(2026-07-17). China launches desalination plan to bolster water security in coastal regions. ecns.cn China has issued a national action plan to speed up development of its seawater desalination industry, setting a target of more than 4.5 million tonnes of desalination capacity per day by 2030, the country's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), said.
(2026-07-17). Vietnam plans average 7.8% minimum wage hike for 2027. ecns.cn Vietnam's government announced on Thursday that the National Wage Council will put forward a proposal to lift the country's regional minimum wages by an average of 7.8% in 2027. If approved, the new pay scale will apply across Vietnam's four administrative wage regions.
(2026-07-17). SC upholds FBR's stance in tax case. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that claims for input tax adjustment on construction materials, such as cement and steel used in the construction of factories or other immovable structures, are not admissible under the Sales Tax Act, 1990. | The court further emphasized that mandatory legal requirements, particularly those concerning banking channels and the deposit of tax into the national exchequer, could not be overlooked. A three-member bench, comprising Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Irfan Saadat Khan, and Justice Shakeel Ahmed, accepted the civil appeal filed by the Commissioner Inland Reven…
(2026-07-17). Top IRS lawyer to resign post amid disagreements with Trump administration. aljazeera.com Reports indicate a controversial settlement deal and disputes over tax audits may have prompted Ken Kies to step down.
(2026-07-17). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-07-17). Cop on AJK PM's security duty dies in accident. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-17). The Bookmaker's Margin in Simple Words: Why on Non GamStop Betting Sites the House Is Still in the Plus. moguldom.com There prevails, citizens, among the naive public one sweet delusion. It seems to the commoner as if the bookmaker is such a simpleton that a deft person will easily beat him, if only there were flair and luck. He sat, guessed a couple of matches — and raked in the money with a shovel. But …
(2026-07-17). Two disease outbreaks in New York City highlight a prioritization of profit over health. wsws.org The spread of two diseases in New York City, Legionnaires' disease and Cyclosporiasis, highlights the failure of the capitalist system to mount effective measures to control known threats to human health and life.
(2026-07-17). ICE Agent Who Killed Colombian Migrant Has History Of Violence, Family Says. newsone.com 
Source: Connecticut Public Broadcasting / Getty | Here's a question: is the federal government just deputizing any-ol'-body to be Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents? | I mean, we've already reported on how the government has
(2026-07-17). New York Court Refuses To Block State's Plan For A "Renewables" Program. wattsupwiththat.com Implementation of the impossible Climate Act mandates is perhaps the biggest political hot potato in New York at the moment.
(2026-07-17). Turkish police attack teachers in Ankara: "No money" for education, billions for war and corporations. wsws.org Police detained 52 teachers in Ankara on Thursday as they marched between ministries demanding a legal base salary. The government says there is no money — while military spending reaches $US30 billion.
(2026-07-17). A Filthy Night of Hard-Rocking Sleaze From Your Favorite Jumbo's Dancer. lataco.com "The Night Scene" curated by Jumbo's Clown Room royalty Ashley Hayward features professional gogo dancer Trauma Boner and fellow Jumbo's performers.
(2026-07-17). China's Moonshot unveils world's largest open AI model, closing in on US rivals. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese AI startup Moonshot on Friday unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model that it said is the world's largest open-weight AI system and delivers performance approaching United States giant Anthropic's frontier Fable model. | The launch, which comes a month after Anthropic's Fable and Mythos models were abruptly withdrawn by the US government due to security concerns, underscores how quickly China's open AI ecosystem is narrowing the gap with the most advanced US systems. | Companies including Moonshot, Z.ai and MiniMax are releasing increasingly powerful models at sharply lower cost, challenging l…
(2026-07-17). Yiwu Airport launches port visa service for eligible foreign visitors. ecns.cn Yiwu Airport in east China's Zhejiang Province launched a port visa service Thursday, allowing eligible foreign visitors with urgent entry needs to apply for and receive visas after landing.
(2026-07-17). Saturday 8/8: Navigating Divorce and Family Law: Support and Solutions (Free Virtual Workshop). indybay.org Family law and divorce can be particularly hard to navigate. There can come up a lot of questions about your children, your safety, your immigration status, and how to navigate the divorce process when you don't have access to funds. For people on dependent visas, and for survivors of abuse, the cost of asking the wrong person can feel higher than the cost of staying silent. | The India Community Center, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley (APABA SV), and the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California (SABA-NC) are co-hosting a free virtual workshop with two California attorn…
(2026-07-17). China encourage retirees to assist in cases involving minors. ecns.cn China's Supreme People's Court and six other government and social organizations have issued new guidelines encouraging retired professionals to participate in judicial protection work involving minors, the court said on Friday.
(2026-07-17). US says it will "dismantle" ICC to prevent 'threat' to Israel. thecanary.co 
The US, through its ambassador to the UN, has said it will "dismantle" the International Criminal Court (ICC) to protect Israel. It didn't name Israel, but Israel was clearly the point — and, of course, protecting the US's own mountain of war criminals. The attack came a day after warmongering US secretary of state Marco […] | By
(2026-07-17). Maharashtra 10th, 12th Supplementary Exam Result 2026 – Check Here. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is declaring on its official website 'www.mahahsscboard.in' the results of the SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) Supplementary (Repeaters, ATKT or Improvement) Exams held in June 2026 today i.e. Tuesday July 14, 2026.
(2026-07-17). Art Omi open studios, Pt 1. mediasanctuary.org Art Omi art residencies end with an open studios. In an old dairy barn, artists have close to a month of time to work on their projects, to meet with curators, and to bond with other artists in Ghent, NY. In this interview we hear from artists Manish Pushkale and Laura Nugent. Sina Basila Hickey reports. | Photo is a painted rock by Manish Pushkale…
(2026-07-17). Israel's parliament dissolves ahead of 27 October elections. newarab.com 
Over the past week, the Knesset passed several controversial laws in marathon sessions as Netanyahu attempted to ram through several of his pet projects. | The
(2026-07-17). IHC to hear Imaan, Hadi pleas on July 24. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday fixed July 24 for hearing applications seeking the suspension of sentences awarded to lawyer Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha | in the controversial tweets case. | According to the cause list issued by the IHC registrar's office, Justice Muhammad Azam Khan will hear the sentence suspension petitions. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has also scheduled the hearing on sentence suspension applications for July 21, ahead of the IHC proceedings. | Imaan and Chattha were handed a combined 17-year sentence.
(2026-07-17). Help Build the 6th Annual Blake Family Block Party (August 29, 2026)! Donate Now. wibailoutpeople.org 
Mukwa We are honored this year to collect the funds for the annual 6th Blake Family Block Party held in Kenosha Wisconsin August 29, 2026. Help us uplift this community building event by donating here! Check can be sent to Mukwa with on the check memo 'Mutual Aid' or 'Blake Family Block Party'.8333 Bemidji Ave. …
(2026-07-17). Nepal's Renewed Gen-Z Reckoning. ummid.com Nepal is witnessing an uncomfortable rerun, less than a year after a youth uprising burned down Singha Durbar and forced KP Sharma Oli from office, the generation that engineered that upheaval is back on the streets – this time against the very leader it helped install.
(2026-07-17). At least three killed and hundreds displaced by heavy rain in Chile. aljazeera.com Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast says that he is travelling to the Biobio region to survey flood damage.
(2026-07-17). "No to Manchesterism built on the backs of renters" — tenants tell Burnham 'freeze the rents'. thecanary.co 
Greater Manchester Tenants Union (GMTU) are holding a demonstration to demand rent freezes from incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Principles and evidence alike support their claims. GMTU's demo takes place on 17 July at Albert Square at 6pm outside Manchester Town Hall. The event follows the first ever demonstration yesterday outside the proposed site for […] | By
(2026-07-17). "Helado Tropical" : Helado Negro & Reyna Tropical Discuss Collaboration & Perform at DN! Studio. democracynow.org Helado Tropical is the new collaborative album by Roberto Carlos Lange, better known by his stage name Helado Negro, and Fabi Reyna, who fronts the band Reyna Tropical. | Helado Tropical is the new collaborative album by Roberto Carlos Lange, better known by his stage name Helado Negro, and Fabi Reyna, who fronts the band Reyna Tropical.
(2026-07-17). Protesters speak out against ICE murders in Houston, Texas and Biddeford, Maine. wsws.org WSWS reporters spoke to protesters in Houston, Texas and Biddeford, Maine this week, the sites of two daylight murders of workers on their way to work by ICE gestapo agents.
(2026-07-17). China Is Building A Monster Supply Ship For Its Carrier Groups. twz.com 
(2026-07-17). US army's lowest moment: Could Trump's panic over drones be the reason he's mimicking Russia. hindustantimes.com The United States and South Korea are strengthening anti-drone defenses as modern warfare rapidly evolves. New military exercises reveal protective anti-drone netting deployed over floating logistics platforms, drawing comparisons with Russia's recently unveiled "Web" defense system. As drone warfare reshapes battlefields from Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific, military planners are racing to protect troops, supply routes, and critical infrastructure. Is Washington adopting tactics first tested in the Russia-Ukraine conflict?>
(2026-07-17). Sunday 7/26: Crafts As Resistance: Free Craft Night In Dolores Park. indybay.org Mission Dolores Park, San Francisco (Near Helen Diller Park)…
(2026-07-17). China's industrial robot exports rise 18.6% in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China's robotics industry recorded strong export growth in the first half of 2026, fueled by continuous technological innovation and competitive pricing in overseas markets.
(2026-07-17). China leads global growth in concentrated solar power capacity. ecns.cn China has become one of the world's leading sources of newly added concentrated solar power (CSP) capacity, with 24 projects totaling 2.1 gigawatts in operation and another 26 projects with 3.2 GW under construction, according to data released by the China Electricity Council.
(2026-07-17). Politicians Should Stop Hiding Behind the "Two-State Solution" Fantasy. indybay.org Far-fetched, evasive, delusional…
(2026-07-17). 'Sip your coffee while watching the sunrise': How Israel is colonizing the West Bank by selling Palestinian land to Jewish Americans. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli real estate companies are land belonging to Palestinians in the West Bank to Jewish American buyers. We spoke to the Palestinians who are being displaced in order to make way for new Jewish settlement construction.
(2026-07-17). Spain, NOT France, to Play 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. ummid.com In yet another sensational semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Wednesday July 15, 2026, Spain defeated the favorite France to advance to the Final of the Mega Event.
(2026-07-17). PM assures Chinese investors of security. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to Chinese investors, on Friday said the security of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan remained the government's highest priority and assured them of comprehensive protection. | Addressing the Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Business-to-Business Conference, the prime minister hailed the signing of nine agreements worth around $440 million between Pakistani and Chinese private enterprises in the pharmaceutical sector, describing the development as a major step towards strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and advancing the next phas…
(2026-07-17). Wildfire Smoke Threatens the World Cup Final. truthout.org The biggest game in soccer is set for Sunday, when Argentina and Spain will meet in the World Cup final, held just outside of New York City. There's just one problem — wildfire smoke now threatens the match and FIFA, the sport's governing body, doesn't appear to have any plan in place to protect player or fan health. Wildfire smoke blowing from Canada has blanketed large swaths of the… |
(2026-07-17). 8 rescued after landslide hit SW China. ecns.cn As of 11: 38 a.m on Friday, a total of 8 people have been rescued from a landslide that hit Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County in southwest China's Chongqing, according to local authorities.
(2026-07-17). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org India: Manipur government employees continue indefinite statewide strike; Panipat refinery workers demonstrate in Haryana; Sri Lanka: Railway gatekeepers demonstrate over unpaid allowances; Australia: More BHP workers vote to strike in the Pilbara; Peabody locks out Wambo mine workers again in NSW.
(2026-07-17). Earth's magnetic field acts as shield against solar wind: study. ecns.cn Samples returned by China's Chang'e 6 lunar mission have revealed that the far side of the Moon is struck by solar wind particles at nearly its full speed, while the Earth-facing near side receives solar wind that has been slowed by almost half, according to a study published in Nature Geoscience on Wednesday.
(2026-07-17). 'We're people too': Philadelphia Haitians fear deportation after Supreme Court terminates temporary protected status. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? When he was 11 years old, Alain Jean-Baptiste fled Haiti with his mother and two brothers after
(2026-07-17). Well-preserved tomb from Sixteen Kingdoms period discovered in Xi'an. ecns.cn A well-preserved tomb from the Sixteen Kingdoms period (304—439) has been discovered at the Changlepo West Cemetery in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, according to the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology on Thursday.
(2026-07-17). Tuesday 7/28: Resilient Comedy. indybay.org Eclectic Box | 446 Valencia St (between 15th and 16th Streets) | SF, CA 94103…
(2026-07-17). Trump Primetime Address Was More Propaganda, Lies, And Confusion. newsone.com 
Source: Pool / Getty | Welp, President Donald Trump delivered But whatever, let's get into it, starting with his main fixation: docume…
(2026-07-17). Did the US just start a trade war with Brazil? aljazeera.com Did the US just start a trade war with Brazil?>
(2026-07-17). 'Misuse' Of Crowd Control Weapons On ICE Protesters Led To Blindings. scheerpost.com Jose Olivares, Portside. And Traumatic Brain Injuries, Report Finds. Doctors and human rights experts documented hundreds of incidents from June 2025 through May 2026 and estimate true number is 'far greater'. It's been a brutal tactic deployed by local and federal law enforcement officials time and again over the past year: using teargas, rubber bullets and …
(2026-07-17). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-17). ICE Agents In Plainclothes Attempt To Arrest Migrant At Las Vegas Airport, Then Flee When Bystanders Asked Why. newsone.com 
(2026-07-17). Michigan: The Suspicious Unsolved Death of Timothy Johnson. wibailoutpeople.org 
The Suspicious Unsolved Death of Timothy JohnsonOn or about May 24th, authorities recovered the body of 24-year-old Timothy Johnson in the ditch by M-152 near Pleasant Road, near Dowagiac in Silver Creek Township, Cass County, Michigan. Since the time of Timothy's death in May, the Johnson family has consistently said there was foul play, that …
(2026-07-17). Inside Xishuangbanna: Why are global mayors talking about wild Asian elephants here. ecns.cn Recently, international guests attending the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue visited Wild Elephant Valley in Xishuangbanna, southwest China's Yunnan Province, praising the region's efforts to protect wild Asian elephants and promote harmony between humans and nature.
(2026-07-17). These L.A. Comedy Stars Sprang From One of the First Ever YouTube Channels. lataco.com In the L.A. comedy world, there's improv, stand-up, and now . . . Smosh.
(2026-07-17). How Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) law was manipulated to rob Nexteer workers of 32 vacation hours. wsws.org When 1,700 workers at Nexteer Automotive in Saginaw, Michigan opened their first paychecks after the UAW narrowly rammed through a fourth contract, they found that 32 hours of vacation time had disappeared.
(2026-07-17). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-17). AI application store draws crowds in Shanghai. ecns.cn An AI application store at Shanghai's Zhangjiang has become a popular destination during the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, attracting residents, tourists and foreign visitors.
(2026-07-17). Tell Senators: No Corporate Extremists on the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors! No privatization! Union, YES! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-17). How an Italian sculptor created the iconic World Cup trophy. aljazeera.com In 1970, an Italian sculptor designed the iconic World Cup trophy that's become familiar to generations of fans.
(2026-07-17). Saturday 7/18: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-07-17). South Australian nurses to vote on sellout union-Labor government agreement. wsws.org In June, limited 24-hour strikes at Lyell McEwin Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre demonstrated nurses' determination to fight, even as the union leadership worked to keep these actions isolated and under tight bureaucratic control.
(2026-07-17). Indonesia Eyes More Chinese Tourists with New Direct Flights. infobrics.org Indonesia expects to attract more Chinese tourists following the launch of two new direct flight routes connecting Jakarta with the major Chinese economic hubs of Guangzhou and Shenzhen…
(2026-07-17). Extreme Attribution Gets a National Academies Upgrade: But the Weakest Link Problem Remains. wattsupwiththat.com The problem is not the report as much as its presentation.
(2026-07-17). Outrage, Call to Action after Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University Demolition Order. ummid.com Slamming the Rampur Development Authority's order to demolish Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University's 38 out of the 40 buildings, the Congress Party has called upon the civil society to step forward against, what it called, the 'oppressive government.'
(2026-07-17). The Panama Canal crisis and US imperialism's neocolonial drive against Latin America. wsws.org This crisis is a landmark in the decomposition of…
(2026-07-17). Don't Just Nationalize AI. Democratize It. progressivehub.net MICHAEL A. MCCARTHY | JACOBIN…
(2026-07-17). Burnham promises Labour's "last chance for change" he can't deliver. wsws.org Not only will the new Labour Party leader continue in all fundamentals Starmer's agenda of austerity and war, he will escalate it.
(2026-07-17). Germany's Merz hails nuclear deterrence cooperation with France. aljazeera.com The Franco-German cooperation is not a move to replace NATO's nuclear umbrella, stresses German Chancellor.
(2026-07-17). 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?
(2026-07-17). Pakistan Embassy in Washington hosts annual Mango Festival. tribune.com.pk 
The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington hosted its annual Mango Festival, a flagship cultural event that drew hundreds of Americans, members of the US administration, lawmakers and their staffers, diplomats, the think tank community, and the Pakistani-American community. | According to a press release issued on Friday by the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, guests experienced Pakistani culture and cuisine, with the aroma of ripe mangoes featured as a central part of the celebration. | The event featured Pakistani mango varieties including Chaunsa, Anwar Ratol and Sindhri. The embassy said the mangoes were serv…
(2026-07-17). Former world leaders warn of threat to future Palestinian state. newarab.com 
The former Ireland president and the ex-New Zealand PM say Israel is trying 'to make Palestine disappear physically, economically, culturally and politically'. | Two former heads of government from the Elders group of international figures The ca…
(2026-07-17). Leaked Police Drone Videos Highlight Need For Independent Review of the Technology's Usefulness. aclu.org And other takeaways from watching three hours of aerial police videos…
(2026-07-17). Canada wildfire smoke blankets US Midwest, Northeast with hazardous air. geo.tv 
The Statue of Liberty in Jersey City, New Jersey, and the One World Trade Centre tower in New York City are seen through a cover of wildfire smoke from New York Harbour, US, July 16, 2026. — Reuters'This is climate change that people breathe,' says expert.Elderly, medically vulnerable…
(2026-07-17). Ankara at the heart of the alliance. strategic-culture.su Turkey, caught between two systems, shifts the center of gravity of its strategic choices. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Turkey re…
(2026-07-17). UK's Andy Burnham confirmed as new Labour Party leader. tribune.com.pk 
Andy Burnham, nicknamed the 'King of the North', was elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, the final step before becoming its seventh prime minister in a decade on a pledge to thwart the rise of the populist Reform UK. | At a 'special conference' on Friday, Burnham, who earned the regal moniker for his determination as mayor of Greater Manchester to defend the region's interests, said he was ready for power and would work to offer hope to people in "forgotten places everywhere". | "We are united and we put the power th…
(2026-07-17). Yaasuf Somali Clan of The Abaskuul Jidwaaq. Clan in Dhagaxle District of the Faafan Region. indybay.org The Yaasuf are a proud sub-clan of the Abaskuul Jidwaaq. They live in the fertile Dhagaxle district of the Fafan Zone in the Somali Region of Ethiopia.
(2026-07-17). FROM WARFARE TO WEALTH — The path to peace requires investment in conflict prevention. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-17). Goa's forgotten orchata drink lives on in family kitchens. aljazeera.com Once reserved for elite Catholic households, this almond drink survives thanks to Goans preserving tradition.
(2026-07-17). 'I Can't Feed My Children'. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People congregate outside a World Food Programme food distribution center in Yakawlang, Bamyan province, Afghanistan, January 1, 2026. | © 2026 Sayed Hassib/Reuters | A man in western Afghanistan recently told me that his neighbors knock on his door to ask for food. A man in the capital, Kabul, said, "I can no longer feed my children properly," and described how the rising cost of food was affecting him and his family. Such stories are becoming increasingly common in Afghanistan, where millions are being impacted by a looming hunger crisis.According to the United Nations, over 17 m…
(2026-07-17). Breakthrough deal ends Ziarat sit-in. tribune.com.pk 
The Balochistan government has decided to set up a judicial commission to investigate the Ziarat tragedy, following a written agreement with the Ziarat sit?in committee. | The breakthrough came after days of tense negotiations, eventually resolved through reconciliation efforts led by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti. | For the families of the Ziarat martyrs, the accord represents a meaningful step toward justice. It also signals the government's commitment to restoring public trust and strengthening peace across the province. Both sides pledged to work together for stability and long?term harmony. | At the he…
(2026-07-17). Billions of people go to bed hungry every day, says UN deputy secretary-general. ecns.cn Today, one in 10 people across the world still lives in extreme poverty, 2.3 billion people go to bed hungry every night, and more than 2 billion people still lack access to safe drinking water, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said Thursday.
(2026-07-17). Workers in Host Cities Notch Labor Wins With World Cup-Fueled Organizing. truthout.org In a World Cup-fueled union win, concessions workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have won the right to walk off the job, should ICE pose a threat to their safety. The stadium's 2,000 cooks, bartenders, dishwashers, servers, and attendants had a major piece of leverage this summer: eight scheduled World Cup matches. Their victory came days after a 96 percent vote to authorize a strike. |
(2026-07-17). Leader Herbert, Burns equal record 62 at British Open, DeChambeau docked two shots. tribune.com.pk 
Lucas Herbert stormed into a two-shot lead at the British Open on Friday after the Australian and American Sam Burns equalled the record for the lowest round in major golf history on Friday with eight-under par 62s. | Bryson DeChambeau had closed to within one shot of Herbert before being hit by a two-stroke penalty for unintentially improving his lie. | World number 97 Herbert doubled over his putter in anguish as a short attempt for par on the 18th slipped by with the chance to become the first man to post a major round of 61. | Burns followed suit less than an hour later after six birdies on the back nine,…
(2026-07-17). World Cup winners to receive US-style championship rings, FIFA says. aljazeera.com Players' rings will be limited edition of 2,026 individually numbered pieces, with the rest available for public sale.
(2026-07-17). 5 Family Members Dead, 2 Teens Charged With Their Murders. newsone.com 
Source: N/A / Charlotte Metropolitan Police Department | Murder is without a doubt one of the worst crimes anyone can commit, and it's even more of a heinous act when it occurs between flesh and blood. | Illinois has been reeling over the recent news of five family members in East St. Louis who were killed following a murder plot between two teenagers, the youngest of the pair being a relative to the deceased. | A recent
(2026-07-17). Ninety years since the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. wsws.org July 17 marked the ninetieth anniversary of the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. The coup was a decisive event in the Spanish Revolution (1931-39). The defeat of the revolution was a seminal experience of the 20th century whose lessons are critical for the class struggle in the 21st century.
(2026-07-17). LA Times: Climate Change is NOT Taking Food Off Your Table. wattsupwiththat.com How times have changed – a major Californian news outlet publishing a climate skeptic article.
(2026-07-17). Saturday 7/18: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations. indybay.org International Cafe at 508 Haight Street, San Francisco…
(2026-07-17). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-17). China launches new global AI alliance. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday cast Beijing as the champion of a new global AI order, using China's premier tech conference to | promote open-source | technology and challenge US influence over the | rules governing the fast-moving sector. | In a speech to the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, Xi urged countries to seize the "historic opportunity" of open-source AI, and pledged to help developing nations build AI capabilities, warning against the emergence of "new historical injustices" from unequal access to the technology. | The remarks amounted to X…
(2026-07-17). Dar concludes Shanghai visit after signing WAICO agreement, holding talks with Wang Yi. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with the Pakistani delegation, concluded his two-day visit to Shanghai on Friday after becoming a founding member of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), attending the opening of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), and holding talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. | Dar was in China on a two-day visit to attend the 2026 WAIC and formalise Pakistan's participation in the newly established organisation. Dar would represent Pakistan at engagements focused on artificial intelligence, emerging technolo…
(2026-07-17). Will the Canadian wildfire smoke affect Spain vs Argentina World Cup final? aljazeera.com World Cup organisers are monitoring the situation 'closely', with US and FIFA presidents meeting on Friday.
(2026-07-17). Man held for shooting friend. tribune.com.pk 
Police arrested a man accused of shooting and injuring his friend in Mughalpura. | According to the police, the suspect, Ali Akbar, allegedly took his friend, Tayyab, away from his home before shooting him. The victim's family was informed by a hospital that he had been admitted with a gunshot wound. The police said the bullet entered through Tayyab's back and exited through his abdomen. | Doctors declared him out of danger. The Mughalpura police arrested the suspect in a raid and seized the pistol allegedly used in the attack. The police said Akbar had previous criminal record.
(2026-07-17). Democracy summit marks America's 250th anniversary by looking beyond the celebration. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As Philadelphia marks the nation's 250th anniversary, civic leaders, elected officials, judges, journalists and scholars gathered for two days to debate one question: What does American democracy need to survive its next 250 years? | Hosted by the Committee of Seventy, "The Promise of Democracy: 250 Years and the Path Ahead" brought together experts on elections, media, government and civic engagement. | Here are the major takeaways from the summit. | 1. Democracy isn't…
(2026-07-17). Perpetual futures trading explained: Risks, leverage and how BYDFi fits into the market. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-17). Can Americans still talk about guns? At this Philly gathering, they tried. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? When two dozen people with differing views on firearm ownership gathered Tuesday at Parkway Central Library, there were no attempts to settle America's debate over gun rights. | Instead, community members and firearms enthusiasts spent the evening trying to understand each other, sharing personal experiences and debating responsible gun ownership, youth education and the role of firearms in American life. | "Everything we talk about here — there is never an easy answer…
(2026-07-17). Macron says France, Germany have 'never been' so aligned on China issue. tribune.com.pk 
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that France and Germany have "never been so closely aligned" on China, warning that Europe faces a €1 billion (nearly $1.15 billion) daily trade deficit with Beijing that costs thousands of jobs every day. | Speaking after a joint Franco-German Cabinet meeting, Macron said Paris and Berlin now share a common assessment of China's economic impact while stressing they are "not anti-China". | "Every day, we have a €1 billion trade deficit with China. Every day, tens of thousands of jobs are destroyed," he said. | The president added that Europe should seek…
(2026-07-17). Long Island Audit confronted a powerful police union. They made him pay for it. therealnews.com 
Why did "asking questions about tax dollars" turn into a retaliatory arrest, a pinched nerve, a towed truck, and a criminal trespass charge that may not even hold up under New York law. | Why did "asking questions about tax dollars" turn into a retaliatory arrest, a pinched nerve, a towed truck, and a criminal trespass charge that may not even hold up under New York law. police accountability,video,Long Island Audit
(2026-07-17). China's MAZU 2.0 AI weather agent delivered to Djibouti. ecns.cn China's MAZU 2.0 intelligent weather early warning solution was officially delivered to Djibouti at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference's Meteorological Forum held in Shanghai on Friday.
(2026-07-17). CARTOONS: AI will dance to Albo-rhythm under new rules. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-17). Which players are favourites to be FIFA World Cup 2026 award winners? aljazeera.com Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are among the biggest stars expected to walk away with at least one individual award.
(2026-07-17). At least two dead as heavy rains, floods strike central Texas. aljazeera.com Officials in the southern state have seen new warning systems tested by the floods, after last year's deadly rainfall.
(2026-07-17). Daily Memo: Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction in Adelanto ICE Processing Center Lawsuit. lataco.com Plus, four ICE-related deaths in four states and ICE activity in Ojai, Ventura, San Diego, San Bernardino, and other regions as ICE attempts to meet a daily quote of 2000 arrests per day nationwide.
(2026-07-17). Workers and Community Members Take the Streets Across Wisconsin to Demand: Stop ICE! Justice Now! (Photos and protest Info). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-17). Biden Square? Wilmington looks to honor Delaware's only president at park where enslaver Caesar Rodney's statue once stood. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Now that Wilmington officials have publicly declared that they don't want the famous Caesar Rodney equestrian statue back, they're looking to use the downtown square to honor Delaware's favorite son. | While plans for renovating and perhaps renaming Rodney Square are sti…
(2026-07-17). Wednesday 8/19: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-07-17). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-07-17). Apex court fixes Imran's contempt plea for July 20. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has finally fixed for July 20 (Monday) the contempt proceedings over the non-implementation of its order allowing meetings with PTI founder Imran Khan. | A three-judge bench headed by Justice MuhammadAli Mazahar will hear the | contempt petition over the non-implementation of its March 24 order directing jail authorities to allow the PTI founder to meet his family members and lawyers. | On June 18, the same bench issued notices to all respondents, including the superintendent of Adiala Jail and the Punjab home secretary. Notices were also issued to the Attorney General for Pakistan and the ad…
(2026-07-17). Burnham vows Labour will win by being 'boldly, confidently, authentically Labour' in UK. tribune.com.pk 
Andy Burnham pledged on Friday to take Britain's Labour Party in a "distinctively Labour" direction, promising to unite the party, devolve power from Westminster and rebuild trust in politics after being elected its new leader. | In his first speech as leader, Burnham outlined a five-point plan focused on party unity, political renewal and constitutional reform. | He pledged to build "one Labour team", create "a new politics", change Labour's political direction, represent "everywhere" in the UK and shift power from Westminster and Whitehall to local communities. | Describing the third priority of his plan, Bu…
(2026-07-17). What Traders Should Check Before Following XAUUSD Price Moves. moguldom.com What Traders Should Check Before Following XAUUSD Price Moves Gold attracts attention when markets feel uncertain. Inflation data, interest-rate expectations, currency moves, and geopolitical headlines can all push traders to watch the metal more closely. For newer traders, that attention can be misleading. A gold chart may look clear after the move has already happened, …
(2026-07-17). As war looms, Yemeni ports on a knife's edge. newarab.com 
(2026-07-17). How Reliable Is Forensic Science? The Truth About Criminal Profiling and Investigations. whyy.org Investigators have long relied on science to help solve crimes, from fingerprint and blood splatter analysis to the psychology of criminal minds. But not every investigative technique rests on solid scientific ground. On this episode, how science is used in criminal investigations, and what happens when these methods aren't as reliable as we might think. | In this Friday, March 2, 2012 photo, Allyson Goble, a forensic scientist at the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center in Albany, N.Y., screens a pair of blue jeans for biological evidence. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)…
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/30: Mennonite Action Mass Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/july-2026-mass-……
(2026-07-17). Trump's teleprompter operator under CFTC probe over potential insider trading. geo.tv Gabriel Perez adjusts the teleprompter before US President Donald Trump delivers remarks regarding the Administration's National Security Strategy at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington DC, US. — Reuters/FileUS President Donald Trump's longtime…
(2026-07-17). Secretario General de ONU viajará a Chipre para avivar negociaciones. radiohc.cu El secretario general de Naciones Unidas, António Guterres, viajará a esta capital a finales de julio con el objetivo de impulsar las negociaciones sobre la reunificación de la isla, informó hoy el diario chipriota Politis. | En la que será la primera visita del máximo representante de la ONU en los últimos 16 años, se prevé una reunión con el presidente de ese país, Nikos Christodoulides, y el líder de la autoproclamada República Turca del Norte de Chipre, Tufan Erhurman. | El cronograma del viaje público hasta el momento señala que posteriormente los representantes de las partes en conflicto y Guterres ofrecerá…
(2026-07-17). Señalan en México carácter político de reunión convocada por Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, señaló este viernes el carácter político y no de seguridad de la cumbre convocada por Estados Unidos sobre un supuesto "terrorismo de extrema izquierda", de ahí que este país evitara participar. | "En este caso, dado que era un tema desde nuestra perspectiva pues más político que un asunto realmente relacionado con el combate a los grupos delincuenciales u otros temas de seguridad, consideramos que era mejor no asistir", aseveró la mandataria. | Al responder una pregunta sobre el encuentro celebrado en Washington, la jefa del Ejecutivo mencionó la presencia de esta naci…
(2026-07-17). Webinaire : CyberstabiliteÃÅ et Paix Internationale PreÃÅvenir Les Cyberconflits Dans un Monde NumeÃÅrique. worldbeyondwar.org Organisé par le chapitre de World BEYOND War du Sénégal, cet événement en ligne a permis d'explorer la notion de cyberstabilité et d'échanger sur la manière de préserver le cyberespace comme un espace de coopération. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-17). Trump considera a Turquía un aliado indispensable. strategic-culture.su M. K. BHADRAKUMAR | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | A pesar de la controversia sobre el S-400, Trump apuesta por Turquía como piedra angular de su estra…
(2026-07-17). Irán exige reconocer su marco jurídico para reabrir estrecho de Ormuz. radiohc.cu El estrecho de Ormuz permanecerá cerrado mientras Estados Unidos no reconozca el marco jurídico establecido por Irán para regular esa vía marítima estratégica, afirmó la víspera el portavoz militar iraní, Mohammad Akramini. | Citado por la agencia oficial IRNA, Akramini aseguró que el control del estrecho se convirtió en un "imperativo nacional" y subrayó que las Fuerzas Armadas mantendrán la defensa de los derechos del pueblo iraní | "Si Estados Unidos no acepta el marco jurídico iraní sobre el estrecho de Ormuz, este permanecerá cerrado", advirtió. | El portavoz afirmó que Teherán continuará resistiendo y busca…
(2026-07-17). From Espionage to Electoral Fraud: Black Cube, the Israeli Firm Hired for Regime Change in Colombia. orinocotribune.com By Camilo Ocampo — Jul 16, 2026 | Following Colombia's 2026 presidential election—in which the far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella was allegedly declared the winner—President Gustavo Petro condemned the existence of an "algorithmic fraud" operated from abroad by private intelligence companies. Among them, he highlighted Black Cube, a firm from the Israeli settler colony that, he stated, "supplied flawed algorithms and other support for the Bautista brothers." | Fernando and Camilo Bautista are the entrepreneurs and majority shareholders of Thomas Greg & Sons, the company tasked with pro…