(2026-07-24). Trump imposes forced labor duties on 60 trading partners as 10% US tariffs expire. al-monitor.com By David LawderWASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) – The Trump administration on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union and China, over allegations of lax enforcement of forced labor bans, just as a temporary 10% global tariff expired.
(2026-07-24). China to face Iran, UAE and DPRK in Asian Games men's football tournament. ecns.cn China will compete in Group B alongside Iran, the United Arab Emirates and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the men's football tournament at the 2026 Asian Games, following Thursday's draw in Nagoya, Japan.
(2026-07-24). Zelensky's last chance 'before autumn'? Ukraine bets on Trump-Putin trilateral breakthrough. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Ukraine is ready for trilateral peace talks with the United States and Russia, saying the meeting should happen before autumn. Speaking in Kyiv, Zelensky revealed that discussions with Washington would precede any direct engagement with Moscow. He also pointed to shifting US attention toward Iran as a factor affecting support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Zelensky addressed major changes in Ukraine's leadership, including the dismissal of former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, amid growing political and military tensio…
(2026-07-24). Bab al-Mandeb Strait: another key oil shipping route under threat. al-monitor.com Yemen's pro-Iranian Houthi rebels have claimed attacks in the Red Sea on two Saudi oil tankers and say they will blockade the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a crucial passage into the Red Sea, as part of a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. | – Gateway to the Red Sea -:…
(2026-07-24). Trump vows to punish Iran and Houthis for attacks in Red Sea. al-monitor.com By Elwely Elwelly, Ahmed Elimam and Eman AbouhassiraDUBAI, July 24 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump promised "major military punishment" for Iran and its Houthi allies after the Yemeni fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East war to a second major shipping chokepoint.Fears that disruption could widen to block another sea route sent global oil prices surging in one of the steepest rises of the war. Brent crude rose more than 6%, piercing the level of $100 a barrel for the first time since May.
(2026-07-24). Brent hovers above $100/bbl, set for weekly rise on Middle East escalation. tribune.com.pk 
Brent oil prices hovered above $100 per barrel on Friday while heading for their fourth week of gains, driven by concerns about disrupted energy flows in the Red Sea and fears of further escalation in the US-Israeli war on Iran. | Brent futures advanced 37 cents, or 0.37%, to $101.06 a barrel, having settled up 7% above $100 in the previous session for the first time since May, after Iran-aligned Houthis said they struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. | The contract remained on course for a 14.6% advance this week. | West Texas Interme…
(2026-07-24). New Zealanders warned not to transit through MidEast as Trump threatens further strikes. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ The government is again warning New Zealanders not to transit through the Middle East as US President Donald Trump threatens further military strikes on Iran. The US President said on Wednesday said the United States would bomb Iranian civil infrastructure every time Tehran fires at ships in the Hormuz Strait. A Safe Travel advisory…
(2026-07-24). UK says armed forces ready to defend country after Iran warning over US bombers. al-monitor.com LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) – Britain said on Thursday its armed forces were ready to protect the country from any attack after Iran's Revolutionary Guards issued a warning over allowing U.S. bombers to fly from UK bases."Our Armed Forces are ready to keep the United Kingdom safe from any kind of attacks, whether it's on our soil or from abroad. The UK stands ready 24/7 to defend itself," a government spokesperson said.
(2026-07-24). Fuerzas de Estados Unidos bombardean casas de civiles en Irán. cubadebate.cu Varias explosiones se registraron en la noche del viernes en la ciudad de Ahvaz, tras un bombardeo estadounidense contra zonas residenciales, reportaron la agencia Tasnim e IRNA. El vicegobernador de Juzestán, Valiollah Hayati, indicó que las agencias responsables realizan reconocimientos de campo para evaluar la magnitud del ataque.
(2026-07-24). Trump preparing forces for "massive attack" on Iran. wsws.org The Trump administration is driven to escalation by the logic of the war, which is now in its fifth month.
(2026-07-24). US military says it completed 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest round of strikes on Iran that marked a 13th consecutive night of American attacks. Here are quotes and details: • The latest strikes lasted more than two hours, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
(2026-07-24). US launches 13th night of strikes on Iran as war escalates. newarab.com 
The United States military said Thursday it was attacking Iran for the 13th night in a row, as escalation between the two countries continues. | "US forces started another night of strikes against Iranian military targets at 6: 45 p.m. ET (2245 GMT) today," Iranian media reported explosions across several areas of the country, including multiple explosions in Ahvaz, an…
(2026-07-24). Iranian FM warns using Iran's frozen assets sets "incendiary precedent" tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X on Friday that "Seizing another nation's assets to pay for unrelated future claims is an incendiary precedent" in response to Trump's threat to have Iran pay for any "damages done" to cargo ships. | Seizing another nation's assets to pay for unrelated future claims is an incendiary precedent. | Those who celebrate or profit from such funds should remember: once governments normalize confiscation, no one's assets are safe. Ensuing chaos will not be pretty or peaceful. | — Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) July 24, 2026 | No one's assets were safe once gover…
(2026-07-24). Lim Tean: Iran's Ghalibaf warns US war equation is clear 'either all or none'. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean "If we can't sell oil, we will make sure you can't too." That is the message Iran's parliamentary Speaker has just sent to the entire Gulf — and to US President Donald Trump. The Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, has delivered the starkest ultimatum of this war. Responding to Trump's threat to…
(2026-07-24). Israel carries out blasts across south Lebanon despite 'ceasefire' deal. aljazeera.com Israeli attacks come amid ongoing talks with Lebanese officials to implement framework for peace between two countries.
(2026-07-24). CA Teachers Demand That CalSTIRS Dump Israeli Bonds Financing Genocide. indybay.org California teachers from throughout the state rallied and spoke out at the meeting of the board of directors of CalSTIRS to demand that it divest of Israeli bonds.
(2026-07-24). US House passes symbolic Iran war rebuke to Trump. al-monitor.com The US House of Representatives passed a largely symbolic resolution Thursday calling for President Donald Trump to halt military action against Iran, delivering another congressional rebuke as the Middle East war sharply escalates. | The measure ⚪ which passed 214-208 after four Republicans joined opposition Democrats in support ⚪ directs Trump to remove US forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes the war.
(2026-07-24). Ascienden a 70 los fallecidos y 33 desaparecidos tras naufragio de ferri en Guyana. cubadebate.cu Las autoridades de Guyana informaron este jueves que 70 cuerpos han sido recuperados, 76 pasajeros fueron rescatados con vida y 33 continúan desaparecidos, tras el naufragio del ferri MV Barima frente a la costa de Guyana.
(2026-07-24). Dialogó embajador cubano Ernesto Soberón con Roger Waters, ex Pink Floyd. cubadebate.cu Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, embajador y representante permanente de Cuba ante la Organización de las Naciones Unidas, resaltó este miércoles en su perfil de la red social Facebook la conversación sostenida con Roger Waters, bajista y cofundador de la legendaria banda Pink Floyd. El músico compartió sus puntos de vista sobre Cuba.
(2026-07-24). China presenta su plan ambiental 2026-2030 para expandir bosques y consolidar su civilización ecológica. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno del Partido Comunista de China presentó el 22 de julio un nuevo plan para el sector forestal y de pastizales que orientará las políticas ambientales del país entre 2026 y 2030. La iniciativa forma parte del XV Plan Quinquenal y busca profundizar una estrategia construida durante las últimas décadas.
(2026-07-24). A pocas horas de la inauguración, la bandera cubana ya ondea en Santo Domingo 2026. cubadebate.cu La enseña nacional fue izada este jueves en la Plaza de las Banderas de la Villa de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe Santo Domingo 2026, en una ceremonia protocolar que marcó la antesala del inicio oficial de la justa regional. Al acto asistieron los jefes de las delegaciones participantes, y la comitiva cubana estuvo encabezada por el presidente del INDER, Osvaldo Vento Montiller.
(2026-07-24). Visita Presidente cubano Parque Científico Tecnológico de La Habana. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, destacó el liderazgo alcanzado por el Parque Científico Tecnológico de La Habana y abogó por que se convierta en un enlace entre las empresas del sector estatal y no estatal para la ejecución de proyectos de investigación, desarrollo e innovación.
(2026-07-24). Más Bloqueo: Marco Rubio anuncia nuevas medidas punitivas contra el sector energético, comercial y la colaboración medica de Cuba. cubadebate.cu En su obcecado odio contra Cuba y a tenor de los poderes ilimitados que le dio la Orden Ejecutiva del pasado 1 de mayo, el secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos Marco Rubio ha anunciado este 23 de julio nuevas medidas punitivas contra entidades y nacionales cubanos.
(2026-07-24). Israel mata a futbolistas palestinos y un árbitro de la FIFA. cubadebate.cu Israel confirmó este miércoles el asesinato de "12 futbolistas gazatíes", quienes fueron "eliminados" durante "ataques estratégicos de las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel (FDI)", ente militar que defiende la ejecución de los atletas palestinos al argumentar —sin presentar pruebas— que actuaban "simultáneamente" como supuestos "terroristas"
(2026-07-24). UN rights chief Volker Turk faces opposition in vote on new term. al-monitor.com By Emma Farge, Olivia Le Poidevin and David BrunnstromGENEVA, July 23 (Reuters) – United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Turk, an outspoken critic of Russia's war in Ukraine and Israel's conduct in Gaza, faces opposition from both countries to a second four-year term ahead of a potentially contentious vote on Friday, diplomats told Reuters.Turk, a lawyer who has worked for the United Nations for decades in major offices such as Geneva and field locations includingKosovo, ends his first four-year term in October.
(2026-07-24). Israel bombs Gaza after displacement orders, kills two Palestinians. aljazeera.com Humanitarian situation in Gaza is 'desperate', UN official says, as Israeli violations of 'ceasefire' intensify.
(2026-07-24). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-24). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-24). Iran ramps up executions under shadow of war. al-monitor.com Vahid Baniamerian's family only found out he was going to be executed when Iranian state media reports flashed on their phones, saying the supreme court would review his death sentence. | "They did not give any warning. Even the lawyer didn't know," a close relative of Baniamerian, based outside of Iran, told AFP, asking not to be identified.
(2026-07-24). Two Chinese mathematicians win 2026 Fields Medal. ecns.cn Chinese mathematicians Wang Hong and Deng Yu were awarded the Fields Medals at the opening ceremony of the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians held in Philadelphia, the U.S., on Thursday, marking the first time Chinese mathematicians have won the prestigious honor.
(2026-07-24). Filming in Western Sahara raises ethical questions. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-24). 'Triple-mix gas' shield equipment sets multiple world records. ecns.cn The world's first "triple-mix gas" hyperbaric intervention system for shield tunneling, independently developed by China Railway 11th Bureau Group, completed its first large-scale cutterhead tool replacement operation under ultra-high pressure on Thursday in the Jintang Subsea Tunnel in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province.
(2026-07-24). Trump stuns Saudis by pinning nuclear deal to Israel ties. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump said Thursday that a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom recognizing Israel, throwing the agreement into turmoil just the day after it was signed. | The apparently new condition comes despite Riyadh having long resisted joining the so-called Abraham Accords with Israel, insisting on a pathway to a Palestinian state.
(2026-07-24). Palestine Forum of NZ condemns 'provocative' Israeli assault on Al-Aqsa Mosque, demands govt action. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Forum of New Zealand has condemned the latest Israeli assault on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, where thousands of illegal Israeli settlers stormed one of Islam's holiest sites in a "deliberate act of provocation and religious aggression". The settlers were escorted by heavily armed occupation forces and…
(2026-07-24). Fujian's trade with BRICS countries nears 100 billion yuan. ecns.cn Fujian's foreign trade with BRICS countries totaled 97.18 billion yuan (about $14.45 billion) in the first half of the year, up 4.8% year on year, accounting for 9.8% of the province's total foreign trade, according to local customs authorities.
(2026-07-24). Dream Roads: A Village Boy's Arduous Journey in Self-Making. ummid.com Published by BlueRose One (New Delhi-London) in March 2026, Dream Roads takes you to a memorable journey of a young boy born into a nondescript and distant village Dengatoli of the erstwhile Purnea district (now part of the Kishanganj district), in the State of Bihar in India.
(2026-07-24). As oil soars, experts watch Red Sea tankers for clarity on Houthi blockade. aljazeera.com Houthi attacks for now are shaping who moves Saudi crude, not whether it moves, analysts say, even as oil prices soar.
(2026-07-23). 2026 Digital Heritage Global Innovator Contest concludes in Nanjing. ecns.cn The 2026 Digital Heritage Global Innovator Contest concluded on Wednesday evening at the Grand Bao'en Temple Ruins Museum in Nanjing.
(2026-07-24). Chinese police repatriates U.S. fugitive wanted for serious violent crimes. ecns.cn Chinese police on Thursday handed over a U.S. fugitive wanted for serious violent crimes, according to China's Ministry of Public Security.
(2026-07-24). China issues guidelines to advance social work and governance. ecns.cn China has issued guidelines on strengthening social work to better serve the public and support the country's development.
(2026-07-24). Dharmendra Pradhans's fake resignation letter viral. ummid.com Amidst the escalating demands of his resignation, a fake letter is viral on social media claiming Dharmendra Pradhan has indeed resigned as Union Education Minister.
(2026-07-23). Photonics industry in Suzhou New District accelerates growth. ecns.cn Suzhou New District has seen rapid growth in its photonics industry, supported by a comprehensive industrial ecosystem, efficient government services and long-term support for technology innovation.
(2026-07-24). Sunday 8/2: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy from San Francisco Mime Troupe. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center – Outdoors | 301 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-07-24). Saturday 8/29: O Say Can You See… the Soul of Our Nation — Closing Reception and Postcards from the Futur. indybay.org 2513 Blanding Avenue | Alameda, CA 94501…
(2026-07-24). Friday 7/31: US Premier Screening of "When ICE Melts — Testimonies from The Front Lines" indybay.org For Link Go To | laborfest.net/2026/event/us-premier-scre……
(2026-07-24). Workers in the US, Canada denounce threat against Will Lehman, voice support for fight against UAW bureaucracy. wsws.org Workers at Stellantis plants in the Detroit area, along with other workers in the US and Canada, have voiced support for Lehman's campaign to abolish the UAW bureaucracy and transfer power to workers on the shop floor.
(2026-07-24). New Zealand First campaigns on anti-immigrant chauvinism and militarism. wsws.org Ahead of the New Zealand election, the right-wing NZ First party has called for recent migrants to be disenfranchised and for unemployed youth to be drafted into the military.
(2026-07-24). Cleveland library, hospital workers authorize strike action against low wages and unsafe conditions. wsws.org Cleveland library and hospital workers are moving toward strike action as more than 100 Lorain County social service workers continue one of the longest public-sector strikes in Ohio history.
(2026-07-24). Australia: Second strike by Victorian teachers deepens crisis for Labor government and unions. wsws.org As it has done from the outset, the Australian Education Union will do everything possible to prevent any further industrial action by wearing down opposition to its sell-out deal with the government.
(2026-07-24). UN envoy for Yemen 'alarmed' by Houthis' Red Sea attacks, calls for talks. aljazeera.com Hans Grundberg warns that further confrontation risks 'deepening the suffering of the Yemeni people'.
(2026-07-24). China's central bank to conduct 500-bln-yuan MLF operation to sustain banking liquidity. ecns.cn China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), on Thursday announced that it will carry out a 500-billion-yuan (about $73.6 billion) one-year medium-term lending facility (MLF) operation on Friday, aiming to maintain ample liquidity in the country's banking system.
(2026-07-24). GATE 2027 Dates, Detailed Schedule Released. ummid.com The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has published the dates, detailed schedule and time table of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 or GATE 2027 on its official website 'gate2027.iitm.ac.in'.
(2026-07-24). MHT CET 2026 Engineering (FE) Merit List – Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is releasing on its official website fe2026.mahacet.org today i.e. Wednesday July 22, 2026 Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-24). Protests erupt in Madison, Wisconsin following police execution of Corey Ruiz. wsws.org The brutal police killing, carried out in broad daylight and caught on camera, quickly spread online, prompting hurried calls from local officials and police for an "independent" investigation that will no doubt end in the exoneration of the officers.
(2026-07-24). Has Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba just planted a secret mole inside JD Vance's security team. hindustantimes.com The U.S. Secret Service has launched an investigation after a member of Vice President JD Vance's security detail was suspended over an alleged information leak. Officials said the case involves possible breaches of operational and information security, while details of the leaked information remain undisclosed. Reports linked the probe to a media story based on anonymous sources involving concerns over Vance family travel arrangements and security plans. The White House has declined to comment as the investigation continues. The Secret Service warned that any action threatening the safety of a protected official…
(2026-07-24). 500 players from 15 countries compete at China Squash Junior Open in Jining. ecns.cn Nearly 500 young athletes from 15 countries and regions gathered in Jining, Shandong Province, for the "Yunhe Auction Cup" China Squash Junior Open 2026, which concluded recently at Confucius High School.
(2026-07-24). Hong Kong high-speed rail ridership tops 16 million in H1. ecns.cn The High Speed Rail (Hong Kong Section) recorded more than 16 million passenger trips in the first half of 2026, up over 10% from a year earlier and the highest for the period since service began in September 2018, MTR Corporation said Thursday.
(2026-07-24). Japanese defense minister calls for end of "taboo" on nuclear weapons. wsws.org Tokyo's nuclear ambitions have nothing to do with defense, but are part of its efforts to remilitarize and assert its imperialist interests militarily throughout the region.
(2026-07-24). Israel in Crisis: A Threat from Within. juancole.com Montreal (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — "If the state sends people, soldiers, for the honor of the state, and they kill people, is that permissible? It is plain murder. They [the government] incite murder. This is what they do. They wage wars not to save lives, but only for the honor of the state. Certainly, this is not new. So, is this permitted? Just to raise the status of the state or something else?" | These are not the words of a left-wing anti-Israeli activist from an Ivy League campus. They were spoken on July 19, 2026, by the 96-year-old Rabbi Dov Lando, a senior member of the Council of To…
(2026-07-24). Global LNG vs the European Union. wattsupwiththat.com ",,, relying on discretionary non-enforcement across all 27 EU Member States fails to address the financial and legal risks associated with [LNG] contracts that often span multiple years and that are valued in the tens of billions of euros." (Wright et. al. below)…
(2026-07-24). Spain Decimates Argentina, Lifts 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com In a one-sided match virtually, Spain defeated the reigning champions, Argentina, in the final and lifted the 2026 FIFA World Cup Sunday July 19, 2026.
(2026-07-23). Guangdong innovation contest accelerates SME growth in smart equipment, home sectors. ecns.cn The final round of the 10th "Innovator Guangdong" Innovation and Entrepreneurship Contest for small and medium-sized enterprises in smart equipment and smart home sectors was held Tuesday at Najin Science and Technology Industrial Park in Guangzhou's Huangpu District.
(2026-07-24). Watch: Husband in Delhi Police, Wife Protesting at Jantar Mantar with Son. ummid.com In an incident seen as a strong warning to Narendra Modi Government, a woman came in front of the camera to openly declare that she came to protest at Jantar Mantar despite her husband serving with the Delhi Police.
(2026-07-24). S China's Yunnan sets 2030 restoration goal for dry-hot valleys. ecns.cn Southwest China's Yunnan Province has set a 2030 goal to gradually restore degraded ecosystems in its dry-hot valleys under a new implementation plan, the Yunnan Provincial Forestry and Grassland Administration said Thursday.
(2026-07-24). Energy Blockades: Houthis, Trump the Expanding War. juancole.com
(2026-07-24). In Pictures: 38 Mohammad Ali Jauhar University Buildings Facing Demolition. ummid.com The 38 buildings of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University – that the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh has decided to demolish, are architectural masterpieces, designed after a lot of deliberations and research, and taking inspiration from different world monuments.
(2026-07-24). Market mysticism and the misinformation that dudded Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-24). India's youth leaders to talk with government but press on with nationwide protests. tribune.com.pk 
Leaders of India's youth-led "cockroach" movement will meet the government on Friday to try and resolve a face-off over national examination paper leaks, although they will not halt nationwide protests, a spokesperson for the group said. | The decision was announced hours after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike overnight, raising hopes that the two sides could be moving toward a breakthrough in the crisis in which tens of thousands of angry youth have converged on the capital Delhi to demand the resignation of the education minister over the scandal. | The protests…
(2026-07-24). Chinese mathematicians Deng Yu, Wang Hong win 2026 Fields Medal. ecns.cn Chinese mathematicians Deng Yu and Wang Hong won the Fields Medal on July 23, 2026. This is the first time that a mathematician of Chinese nationality has received the award.
(2026-07-24). Friday 7/24: Discussion: Fascist Cruelty and Attack on Emppathy vs. the New Communist View of Empathy. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-07-24). Trump administration witch-hunts People's Forum and BreakThrough News. wsws.org A House committee has issued subpoenas for financial records in a McCarthy-style anticommunist campaign against alleged Chinese influence.
(2026-07-24). K-P launches digital governance roadmap. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi officially launched the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Digital Transformation Policy and Roadmap 2030 at the Chief Minister's House on Thursday. | Terming it a decisive breakthrough for digital governance, transparent administration, and a robust digital economy in the province, Afridi said the policy stands among Pakistan's most comprehensive digital frameworks. "This roadmap provides a complete blueprint to transition Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa toward modern, efficient, transparent, and citizen-friendly governance in the coming years," he told the inaugural ceremony. | Th…
(2026-07-24). Top ally of Turkey's Erdogan backs state funding for Ozel's breakaway party. al-monitor.com Devlet Bahceli's suggestion exposes a more nuanced position within the country's governing alliance over the ongoing legal crackdown against Turkey's main opposition.
(2026-07-24). Overseas tourists using tax refund scheme quadrupled in H1 in China. ecns.cn The number of overseas travelers who applied for departure tax refunds in China was about four times that of a year earlier in the first half of 2026, Yang Mu, director general of the Ministry of Commerce's Department of Market Operation and Consumption Promotion, announced the figure Thursday at a press briefing in Beijing.
(2026-07-23). China unveils guidelines to strengthen social work. ecns.cn China has issued a set of guidelines on strengthening social work to better serve the public and the country's development.
(2026-07-24). At Crockett SugarFest Workers Speak Out On ILWU6 Strike Against Union Busting C&H Refinery. indybay.org At the Crockett annual sugar festival ILWU Local 6 strikers, their families and supporters talked about the strike and the massive attacks going on against them and their families.
(2026-07-24). What are the Abraham Accords? aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has seemingly backpedalled on a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia.
(2026-07-24). In Big Win, Appeals Court Affirms Release of Georgetown Peace Scholar Detained by ICE for His Speech. commondreams.org The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals today rejected the Trump administration's attempt to re-detain Georgetown scholar Dr. Badar Khan Suri and affirmed a lower court order that required the government to release him on bail as his case proceeded. The court also rejected the government's request to move the case from Virginia to Texas. "[In] our view," the court wrote, "denying judicial review of detention claims like Suri's misreads Congress' statutes and undermines the protections guaranteed all persons on American soil by the writ of habeas corpus."The court later expanded: "[An] unbroken line of caselaw also…
(2026-07-24). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-24). Dramatic Demo for Immigrant Rights at Sonoma County Farm Bureau Monitored by Deputies. indybay.org On July 20, protesters lay motionless in the Sonoma County Farm Bureau parking lot. County sheriff's deputies showed up.
(2026-07-24). China defeats United States to reach VNL semis. ecns.cn China advanced to the semifinals after a thrilling five-set victory over the United States at the women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Finals here on Thursday.
(2026-07-24). ROK returns Qing Dynasty stone lions to China. ecns.cn The Republic of Korea (ROK) on Thursday returned two stone lions from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) to China in a ceremony held at the Kansong Art Museum in Seoul.
(2026-07-24). US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: Redrawing Middle East's Atomic Map. ummid.com The latest US-Saudi Arabia nuclear agreement, formalised under Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act, gives American firms legal access to build out Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear programme, alongside separate bilateral safeguards accord signed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
(2026-07-24). Activists Protest Petco for Selling Live Animals. indybay.org With Bay Area cities moving to ban retail sale of animals, advocates protested in San Rafael to bring attention to cruelty of the exotic pet trade…
(2026-07-24). Trump imposes new double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries. aljazeera.com With existing 10 percent levies set to expire, Trump issues new tariffs on 60 countries under forced labour provision.
(2026-07-24). Typhoon Noul formed, to land in southern China. ecns.cn A tropical depression east of the Philippines has developed into the 12th typhoon of the year, named Noul, and is expected to make landfall along the coast of Guangdong and Fujian provinces on Saturday night or early Sunday, China's meteorological authority said on Friday.
(2026-07-24). BOOK REVIEW: Find Me at the Jaffa Gate. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-24). China beats U.S. to reach FIVB Volleyball Nations League semifinals. ecns.cn Team China competes against Team USA in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Nations League Finals at the Macao East Asian Games Dome on July 23, 2026.
(2026-07-24). Saudi Arabia launches multiple-entry Umrah Visa. ummid.com In another move to ease travel to The Two Holy Cities – Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia has introduced multiple-entry Umrah Visa.
(2026-07-24). Kerala declares school, college holiday for 2026 Football World Cup. ummid.com The Kerala State Government has announced a day's off on Monday July 20, 2026 for all educational institutions in the wake of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final to be played between Argentina vs Spain.
(2026-07-23). 108-arm cotton-topping robot boosts efficiency in Xinjiang. ecns.cn A robot equipped with 108 mechanical arms has been deployed in cotton fields in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, automating cotton topping, one of the most labor-intensive tasks in cotton production.
(2026-07-24). Pairi Daiza zoo names golden snub-nosed monkey cubs Zhenzhen and Xile. ecns.cn Golden snub-nosed monkey cubs Zhenzhen and Xile are pictured at Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium during their 100-day naming ceremony on July 23, 2026.
(2026-07-24). Mbappe beats Messi in Golden Boot Race but fails to ensure France win over England. ummid.com Kylian Mbappe Saturday July 18, 2026 beat Lionel Messi in the Adidas Golden Boot Race, but failed to seal France victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Match for Bronze.
(2026-07-24). Asking if Israel has a right to exist? Germany may now jail you. newarab.com 
On 10 July, the German states The draft law provides that anyone who publicly denies Israel's right to exist or advocates for its elimination could face a prison sentence of up to five years or a substantial fine. The offence would only apply where…
(2026-07-24). US House votes to halt Iran war, in another symbolic rebuke of Trump. al-monitor.com By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) – The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives backed legislation on Thursday directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military action against Iran, the latest symbolic rebuke of the Republican president from Congress.The vote was 214-208 in favor of the war powers resolution as four Republicans joined Democrats in voting for it.
(2026-07-24). Mohammad Ali Jauhar University and Demolition Politics. ummid.com The students of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University are sitting in protest to oppose the notice issued by the Rampur Development Authority (RDA) which has asked for 38 of the forty buildings of the university to be demolished.
(2026-07-24). Malaysia envoy summoned by US over Israel policy, Bernama says. al-monitor.com KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Reuters) – Malaysia's ambassador to the United States was summoned by the U.S. State Department to explain Kuala Lumpur's position on Israel, state media reported, citing the country's foreign minister.Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said Ambassador Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob told the State Department that Malaysia's longstanding policy of not recognising Israel was not new."It has always been Malaysia's policy. Our immigration policy does not recognise the State of Israel or the Zionist regime. This has long been our position."
(2026-07-24). Medicare for All or War-the Choice is Clear. indybay.org Members and supporters of the PAC "Medicare for All" founded in 2017 by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) spent the day attending a Congressional Progressive Caucus "Shadow Hearing" aptly titled, "Universal Healthcare: Now is the Time for Medicare for All." This was followed by lobbying congressional members on Capitol Hill in seeking co-sponsors for the bill.
(2026-07-24). APEC ministers adopt Chengdu Statement on digital and AI cooperation. ecns.cn The 2026 APEC Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting has adopted a ministerial statement with all parties agreeing to jointly promote digital and AI technologies to empower the Asia-Pacific community, which provides an action framework for deepening cooperation in these fields in the coming years in the region.
(2026-07-24). China-Russia youth and education exchange conference held in Harbin. ecns.cn A China-Russia youth and education exchange conference was held Tuesday at Heilongjiang University in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, bringing together more than 150 university presidents, think tank experts, young scholars and student representatives from both countries.
(2026-07-24). Hundreds Join Vigil and March in Madison to Demand Justice for Corey Ruiz! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-24). Chinese vice FM Ma Zhaoxu visits U.S. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu visited the United States from Wednesday to Thursday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
(2026-07-24). Thursday 7/23: "Hubert Harrison: Forbidden Genius of Black Radicalism" With Professor Brian Kwoba. indybay.org Go To | laborfest.net/2026/event/book-presentati……
(2026-07-24). German political satire show Die Anstalt bows to censorship in its 100th edition. wsws.org The censorship by ZDF management of a song by Danger Dan and Igor Levit calling for resistance against the AfD provoked no storm of outrage from the programme's hosts.
(2026-07-24). Hajj 2027 Application Last Date Extended, Qurrah on July 30. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of application for Hajj 2027, and also announced the new Qurrah or Draw Date for the upcoming Hajj.
(2026-07-24). CARTOONS: Pauline billionaire-backed colours are showing. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-23). China (Hainan)-Thailand Fair for Investment and Trade held in Bangkok. ecns.cn China (Hainan)-Thailand Fair for Investment and Trade was held Monday in Bangkok, bringing together more than 200 government officials, business associations and enterprises from both countries to discuss cooperation opportunities.
(2026-07-24). Chinese team finds rice gene with potential to improve drought resistance in multiple plant species. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have identified a rice‚Äëspecific drought‚Äëresistance gene that also enhances drought tolerance in multiple other plant species, including rapeseed, maize, wheat and poplar, according to a study published online in the journal Cell on Thursday.
(2026-07-24). Volodymyr Zelensky appoints new Commander-in-Chief amid intensifying drone warfare. wsws.org Drapatyi is widely seen to be in favor of a military strategy, centered on the use of long-range drones that hit infrastructure and civilian targets deep within Russian territory.
(2026-07-24). When 'Self Hand-Cuffed' Rahul Gandhi Shocked Narendra Modi. ummid.com Intensifying the party's protest against the union government, Rahul Gandhi Tuesday July 21, 2026 marched to the official residence of Prime Minister Modi and sat on a dharna along with Party President Mallikarjun Kharge, Kerala CM VD Satheesan, Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar and other Congress MPs and leaders.
(2026-07-24). UAW claims ratification of Dana master wage agreement in yet another betrayal of auto parts workers. wsws.org The UAW rammed through the contract at Dana after extending the negotiations and refusing to call a strike using tactics similar to those employed to impose sellouts at American Axle, Nexteer and Bridgewater Interiors.
(2026-07-24). Tuesday 7/28: Community Mourning Tent and Memorial Program to Honor Palestinian Peace Activist Awdah Hathaleen. indybay.org Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Avenue, Piedmont…
(2026-07-24). Close to 1mn Muslims visited Makkah in first 15 days of Umrah Season 1448H. ummid.com Close to one million Muslims from around the world visited Makkah al Mukarramah to perform Umrah in the first 15 days of the new Umrah Season 1448AH.
(2026-07-24). Weekly Attacks on Sidewalk Residents Continue. indybay.org Volunteers are scheduled to return to Coral St. at Limekiln at 8 AM Wednesday July 22nd to support victims of City abuse as the possessions of homeless people are seized and destroyed and those living there dispersed. This in a City that has neither adequate shelter, storage, nor housing for those so threatened.
(2026-07-24). pride untamed: escaping the cult of queer memory. indybay.org the san francisco police department descended on a bunch of queers to beat the law into them, and everything that followed is up for debate. but are we describing 1966, or 2026? unfortunately, in a poetic, if depressing, continuation of historical queer subjugation, this was san francisco pride weekend, 2026.
(2026-07-24). Swelling student protests rattle India's far-right government. wsws.org The protest movement took on heightened significance this week, when tens of thousands defied a government ban on their marching on the parliament buildings. True to its violent and authoritarian instincts, the Modi regime responded with ferocious police repression.
(2026-07-24). ILWU 10&6 Picket At C&H Crockett Refinery Workers Hit By Car & Pickets Stop Scabs At Plant. indybay.org Hundreds of ILWU Local 10 longshore workers rallied to stop the working of the Tai Herald sugar ship from the Negros Island in the Philippines. Picketers were hit by a scab worker and the workers were successful in getting him arrested.
(2026-07-24). Third Dallas-area postal worker dies in 3 years amid extreme heat. wsws.org The death of Umeshkumar Thakkar is the latest in a series of fatal incidents exposing the refusal of the US Postal Service to protect workers from extreme heat.
(2026-07-24). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Thursday July 23, 2026 the CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment Result of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering / Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-24). Trump to impose duties on Friday as temporary 10% US tariffs expire. al-monitor.com By David LawderJuly 23 (Reuters) – The Trump administration on Friday will impose new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union, over allegations of lax enforcement of forced labor bans, just as a temporary 10% global tariff expires.
(2026-07-24). China, U.S. consult stakeholders on tariff reduction plans. ecns.cn China and the United States are consulting relevant stakeholders on arrangements for reciprocal tariff cuts and will move swiftly to put them into effect, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday at a press briefing in Beijing.
(2026-07-24). Concerns of Palestinian economic crisis grow as Israeli banks prepare to cut ties. al-monitor.com By Steven Scheer and Ali SawaftaJERUSALEM/RAMALLAH, July 23 (Reuters) – Two Israeli banks will halt working with their Palestinian counterparts in the coming months citing risks of associating with possible terrorism financing and money laundering, Israeli officials said, fuelling concerns of a Palestinian economic crisis.
(2026-07-24). 'Collapsed': Roadblocks, internet blackout leave Pakistani Kashmir in limbo. aljazeera.com Residents describe mounting hardship, as internet restrictions and road closures stretch into second month before polls.
(2026-07-24). Qinghai distributes $194 million in relief funds in H1. ecns.cn Qinghai Province distributed 1.391 billion yuan (about $193.7 million) in various relief and subsidy funds in the first half of this year, according to data released by the provincial civil affairs department on Thursday.
(2026-07-24). Meet Andy Burnham, Britain's Accidental Prime Minister. ummid.com Andy Burnham became Britain's 7th Prime Minister in a decade on Monday, July 20, 2026, without a single vote cast by the wider public.
(2026-07-23). Xinjiang naan transformed into trendy collectibles, winning over tourists. ecns.cn Today, naan, a traditional baked flatbread and staple food in the region, is inspiring a growing range of cultural and creative products that are proving popular with both Chinese and international tourists.
(2026-07-24). Chief meteorologist Cecily Tynan to retire after more than 30 years with Action News. whyy.org This story originally appeared on After more than 35 years in broadcast, beloved 6abc/WPVI-TV Action News' chief meteorologist Cecily Tynan announced Thursday that she will be retiring. Her last broadcast will be on Monday, Aug. 31. | Over the course of her career at the station, Tynan has led daily forecasts, as well as extended live coverage for some of the region's most severe weather events. She guided viewers through Hurricane Sandy, the Blizzard of 1996, devastating tornadoes, record-breaking hea…
(2026-07-24). Bihar-born Kanishka Narayan is UK's first AI minister, Google AI chief Demis Hassabis congratulates him. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: India-born British MP Kanishka Narayan has been appointed as the United Kingdom's first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Minister, marking a significant milestone in the country's growing focus on AI and emerging technologies.Born in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, Narayan moved to Cardiff, Wales, with his family when he was 12 years old. He now joins the UK Cabinet in the newly created AI Minister role. | Also Read…
(2026-07-24). Albanian police use water cannon on protesters over Kushner-linked resort. aljazeera.com Police used water cannons and pepper spray as protesters clashed outside Albania's parliament.
(2026-07-24). NEET Needs Fundamental Restructuring, Not Cosmetic Fixes. ummid.com The recurring crises surrounding National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) demonstrate that the problem lies not merely in its implementation but in the design of the system itself.
(2026-07-24). Delhi Police Baton Charge, Hurl Tear Gas Shells on Students, Youth. ummid.com Delhi Police Monday July 20, 2026 baton charged and hurled tear gas shells on students and youth protesting against paper leaks, unemployment, inflation and other issues plaguing the country today under the Narendra Modi government.
(2026-07-24). Wednesday 7/22: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-07-24). Saudi Arabia Releases 'Umrah and Visit Guide': Key Insights. ummid.com The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has released, on its official website 'haj.gov.sa', 'Umrah and Visit Guide' — a comprehensive guide for pilgrims, in sixteen languages, including Arabic, Urdu and English.
(2026-07-24). Power Operators Must Plan Now for Four Quantum Attacks. wattsupwiththat.com Make post-quantum readiness a procurement requirement now. Gear bought this cycle will still be running past Q-Day, so its cryptographic future is set at the purchase order. Contracts should require NIST's finalized standards, field-updatable crypto-agility, and a cryptographic bill of materials.
(2026-07-24). US Senate blocks resolution curbing Iran war powers. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Thursday blocked a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until hostilities are authorized by Congress. The resolution reflects growing congressional concern, even among President Donald Trump's Republicans, over the war.The Senate voted 49 to 47 not to advance the war powers resolution. (Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; Editing by Don Durfee)…
(2026-07-24). China wraps up six-year term on UN Board of Auditors. ecns.cn The United Nations Board of Auditors concluded its two-day 80th regular session at UN Headquarters in New York on Wednesday, marking the completion of China's six-year audit mandate at the UN.
(2026-07-24). 'There's no salary': DRC health workers tell of hardship as Ebola spreads. aljazeera.com Health workers in the DRC battle a range of obstacles, from infection risk to angry mob attacks.
(2026-07-24). No Blood In Our Sugar! From Negros To Crockett & The ILWU Battle With C&H Owed By Fangul. indybay.org Report on ILWU Local 6 C&H Crocket strike and the international role of sugar plantation owners in the Island of Negros…
(2026-07-24). Chile's "left" enablers of Kast's counterrevolution. wsws.org Over the course of four years, the Boric administration implemented policies that paved the way for the far right.
(2026-07-24). Across Borders and Prison Walls: Keeping Families Connected During the Libya—Chad Conflict. icrc.org Long before the crises that followed 2011, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had already built a long and sometimes difficult history of humanitarian engagement in Libya and across its borders.
(2026-07-24). US court affirms release of pro-Palestine scholar as legal battle continues. aljazeera.com Appeal judges' decision to side with Georgetown's Badar Khan Suri against Trump sets up Supreme Court intervention.
(2026-07-24). From Live Oak Park to People's Park: An SF Mime Troupe Recap. indybay.org On July 18, the San Francisco Mime Troupe performed WRECKAGE at Live Oak Park in Berkeley. The free musical tragicomedy connected artificial intelligence, unaffordable housing, immigration, religion, and state power. It also showed what public land makes possible when people can gather without buying a ticket.
(2026-07-24). Watch: Lone Mumbai Woman Blocks Police Van With Protesters Inside, Then This Happened. ummid.com A lone Mumbai woman, later identified as Rhiya Ahir, has become one of the defining faces of the Gen Z Protests in India, after she blocked Police Van packed with the Mumbaikars protesting Delhi Police brutality against students.
(2026-07-24). Ex-IG Explains Why Delhi Police Action Against Students Must be Probed. ummid.com The use of force by personnel in plain clothes against students and children during the 'Parliament March' held at Jantar Mantar on July 20, 2026 was Illegal, Unlawful, Excessive, Punitive, and Repressive.
(2026-07-24). China launches Lijian-1 rocket to send 5 satellites to space. ecns.cn China on Friday launched a Lijian-1 Y15 carrier rocket, carrying five satellites into space.
(2026-07-24). Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law. icrc.org Statement delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Adviser, at the first substantial plenary session of the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs, New York, 22 July 2026.
(2026-07-24). How much National Testing Agency earns, Govt data reveals. ummid.com The Narendra Modi Government Wednesday July 22, 2026 released a comprehensive data showing how much the National Testing Agency (NTA) has earned and how many exams it conducted along with the details of appeared students.
(2026-07-24). US House votes to curb Iran war powers but Senate backs president. al-monitor.com By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) – The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives backed a resolution on Thursday directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military action against Iran unless he obtains Congress' approval, but the Senate voted hours later to block a separate, similar measure.The House vote, the latest rebuke of Trump from Congress, was 214-208 in favor of the war powers resolution as four Republicans joined Democrats in voting for it.
(2026-07-24). Shafi Jan mobilises support for PTI rally. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information and Public Relations Shafi Jan on Thursday met delegations from various districts, elected public representatives, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers, and citizens at his office in the Civil Secretariat, where he reviewed public issues and directed authorities to ensure their prompt resolution. | During the meetings, the delegations highlighted concerns related to ongoing development projects, basic public services, civic facilities, and administrative matters in their respective areas. The minister listened to the issues in detail, contacted the relevant departm…
(2026-07-24). Saturday 8/15: Webinar: Refuse to Fly Killer Drones. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fsJylcB……
(2026-07-24). Smithsonian Institution remains under attack. indybay.org National Museum of American History…
(2026-07-24). Madison, July 24, 2026: Protest and March to Demand Justice for Corey Ruiz! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-24). CLAT 2027 on Dec 06, Registration Starts on Aug 03, 2026. ummid.com The Common Law Admission Test 2027 (CLAT 2027) will be held on December 06, 2026 whereas the registration and online application process for CLAT 2027 will commence on August 03, 2026, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) said.
(2026-07-24). Pakistan, seven other countries condemn Israel's 'flagrant violation' at Al-Aqsa in joint statement. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and seven Arab-Islamic countries on Friday condemned what they called Israel's "flagrant violation" of the historical and legal status quo at Al-Aqsa Mosque/Al-Haram Al-Sharif, denouncing continued settler incursions led by extremist Israeli ministers under military protection and warning that the actions undermine international law and prospects for a two-state solution. | The condemnation comes a day after 1,300 Israeli occupiers, joined by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem as they marked the Jewish holiday of Tisha B'A…
(2026-07-24). Teams from Hainan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao compete in Haikou basketball tournament. ecns.cn A basketball invitational tournament featuring teams from Hainan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao was held in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, on Thursday.
(2026-07-24). DTE Maha 2026 Post HSC D Pharm Admission: Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended the last date of application and submission of online form for admission in First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) for the year 2026-2027.
(2026-07-24). Immigration: a tool for vested interests. onlineopinion.com.au The immigration system no longer exists to serve the country. The country increasingly serves the immigration system.
(2026-07-24). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-24). Trump and McCarthy: All-American Monsters. juancole.com (
(2026-07-24). Stop Abuse, Corruption, Retaliation, and Spying By JBLM Police! indybay.org An Open Letter Washington State Senators Regarding On-Going Criminal Activity and Retaliation by JBLM DES Police Leadership…
(2026-07-24). Modish blockades: the Houthis, Trump and expanding the war. onlineopinion.com.au Almost to the day, 70 years after the Suez Crisis exposed Britain's imperial decline, another maritime choke point is reshaping global strategy.
(2026-07-24). Experts mull AI, women's progress, childrearing at China-Russia forum in Harbin. ecns.cn Chinese and Russian experts gathered Wednesday in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, to discuss the use of artificial intelligence in advancing women's development and ways to better support marriage and childrearing.
(2026-07-24). Legal services platform covering 18 South, Southeast Asian countries built in Yunnan. ecns.cn An integrated legal services platform covering 18 countries in South and Southeast Asia has been successfully built in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, according to a press conference held on Thursday in Kunming…
(2026-07-24). How Abhijeet Dipke became the face of India's first Gen Z protest movement. geo.tv 
(2026-07-24). Nine K-P law officers resign amid tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Nine Additional and Assistant Advocate Generals have resigned from the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Advocate General's office amid growing internal differences and reported tensions. | Among those who resigned are Additional Advocate General Inam Yousafzai and Assistant Advocate General Muhammad Naeem. In their resignation letters submitted to the Chief Minister, the officers expressed complete confidence in the provincial political leadership and described their two-year service under the PTI government as a matter of pride. However, they stated they could no longer continue in their positions. | Speaking to the media,…
(2026-07-24). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-24). Thursday 7/30: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel's Redwood Room Announces Sacha Boutros with "Redwood Room Af. indybay.org
(2026-07-24). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's approach to confidentiality. icrc.org
(2026-07-24). Statement of Two People Recently Subpoenaed in Relation to a Grand Jury Investigation. indybay.org
(2026-07-24). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-24). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-07-24). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-24). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-24). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-07-24). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-24). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-07-24). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-07-24). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-24). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-24). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-24). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-24). Mowlid Omar Siyad, aka Bisle, arrested in the Somali region of Ethiopia. indybay.org
(2026-07-24). Middle East escalation triggers oil price surge. al-monitor.com
(2026-07-24). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-24). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-24). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-07-24). ICRC working paper on six ICT-related threats faced by civilian populations. icrc.org
(2026-07-24). Trillion dollar US defence bill would deepen military ties with Israel. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-24). Spain declares national emergency over wildfires in Madrid region. tribune.com.pk 
Spain's Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska declared a national emergency on Friday in the Community of Madrid and Avila province due to the worsening situation caused by several forest fires. | The declaration covers wildfires burning in the municipalities of Villa del Prado and San Martín de Valdeiglesias in Madrid, as well as Burgohondo in Avila, part of the Castilla and Leon region, according to broadcaster RTVE. | The decision was taken amid the simultaneous spread of multiple fires, adverse weather conditions and the need to deploy extensive resources from various public administrations, ac…
(2026-07-24). Saturday 7/25: In Memory of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Killed by ICE: Community Street Demo plus Vigil. indybay.org 790 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 | Intersection of El Camino Real and Castro St. | and adjacent Gateway Plaza…