(2026-07-26). US halts strikes on Iran, sees opening for talks: What to know. al-monitor.com A four-day lull in Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the strait of Hormuz was seen as an opportunity to resume diplomatic talks and dial down the war, Al-Monitor's source said.
(2026-07-26). Iran says progress made in talks with Oman on Hormuz shipping mechanisms. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said on Sunday it made progress in talks with Oman on operational mechanisms to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing there has been no change in maritime traffic through the strategic waterway. | Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said several rounds of talks were held in Tehran on Friday and Saturday between Iranian and Omani deputy foreign ministers. | "The two sides exchanged views on common principles and operational mechanisms for the safe passage of ships in the Strait of Hormuz," Baqaei said, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. | He described…
(2026-07-26). China opposes new U.S. tariffs. ecns.cn China opposes all forms of unilateral tariff measures, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Friday, responding to the Trump administration's decision to impose new tariffs on dozens of trading partners, including China.
(2026-07-26). Houthis claim strike on Saudi Arabia as conflict deepens. al-monitor.com Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile strike on Saudi Arabia on Saturday, hours after vowing to retaliate against the kingdom for attacks as the Middle East war expanded. | Riyadh struck Houthi military targets in Hodeida on Friday, with rebel media reporting two wounded after the Yemeni group announced a maritime blockade of the top oil producer and hit its ships.
(2026-07-26). No US attacks on Iran for first time in two weeks but war spreads to Red Sea. geo.tv 
Plume of smoke rises, as Yemen's Houthis said on Saturday they carried out operations targeting Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu, according to a statement by the group's military spokesperson Yahya Sare, in Jizan, Saudi Arabia July 25, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a…
(2026-07-26). Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes. al-monitor.com By Raphael Satter and Lefteris PapadimasWASHINGTON/ATHENS, July 26 (Reuters) – The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in U.S. strikes, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast and Iran accused Ukraine of targeting one of its vessels in the Caspian Sea.The U.S. military said on Saturday its naval blockade against Iran "remains in full effect" but did not explain why it halted a streak of 13 nights of escalating strikes.
(2026-07-26). As Trump mulls Iran escalation, Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites. al-monitor.com By Federico Maccioni, Timour Azhari and Eman AbouhassiraRIYADH, July 25 (Reuters) – Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on Saturday and Saudi-backed forces bombed the Houthis, as the war in the Gulf that has disrupted global supplies extended to a second front.Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group had targeted and successfully struck sites belonging to Saudi state oil giant Aramco in Jizan and Yanbu.
(2026-07-26). Houthis target Saudi oil as new Middle East front. al-monitor.com Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they had launched missile and drone salvos against Saudi Arabia's oil facilities on Saturday, as fighting between regional allies of the United States and Iran intensified on a new front.
(2026-07-26). Pakistan, KSA reaffirm 'brotherly ties'. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday reaffirmed their "close and brotherly ties" while underscoring the importance of diplomacy amid escalating tensions in the Middle East involving the United States, Iran and Yemen's Houthi movement. | According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. | "The two leaders exchanged views on the latest regional developments and reaffirmed the close and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia," the statement said.
(2026-07-26). There Will Be Times, Oh My Child, When It All Seems Hopeless. caitlinjohnstone.com.au There will be times, | oh my child, | when it all seems hopeless. | When the trees all have QR codes | and the bank boys and balrogs | are holding all the cards. | When your refrigerator tells you | "THE IRANIAN PEOPLE YEARN FOR FREEDOM" | and your electric shaver can smell | if you've been reading Parenti. | When you're on a first-name basis | with the police surveillance drones | and your colonoscopy screen | in the exam room | is running ads for Northrop Grumman. | And it is true, | oh my child, | it is true…
(2026-07-26). Iran says Ukrainian attack on vessel in Caspian Sea killed sailor. al-monitor.com July 25 (Reuters) – Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned on Saturday a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, saying it resulted in an explosion that killed one sailor and injured another.Throughout the war in Ukraine, Kyiv has had to counter Iranian-designed drones deployed by Moscow. Kyiv has offered its drone interception expertise to countries in the Middle East that have suffered strikes from Iran.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-23). IRGC pounds US assets in Kuwait, Jordan, says attacks are Iran's 'legal right'The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said it had carried out attacks on US military assets in Kuwait and Jordan, noting that targeting bases used in operations against Iran was its "legal, religious and logical right."
truthout.org (2026-07-23). Trump Threatens to Bomb Iranian Civilian Sites, Potential War Crimes"From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by Missile, Rocket, Drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT, including those located next to, or in, the Capital City of Tehran," Trump wrote.
iranpress.com (2026-07-23). Iran Ready to Expand Technology Cooperation with Pakistan: Science MinisterThe two sides agreed to strengthen scientific and technological collaboration, with their deputies tasked with developing implementation mechanisms and following up on the agreed initiatives.
reuters.com (2026-07-24). Reaction to US imposing new tariffs on 60 trading partnersThe Trump administration on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union and China
en.mehrnews.com (2026-07-24). Casualties Among Us Troops Reported in Latest Irgc StrikesThe operation was carried out in response to recent US attacks on Iranian military and civilian sites. The operation, launched under the code name "Ya Hassan ibn Ali," was dedicated to the victims of the Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab.
truthout.org (2026-07-24). Trump Threatens Massive Attack of Unprecedented Proportion on IranTrump has threatened to conduct an attack on Iran that's "bigger than ever," saying that he is still considering whether or not to do so after weeks of vowing to attack Iran's civilian infrastructure, in what experts say would be war crimes.
en.mehrnews.com (2026-07-25). US attack on Iranian rescue boats amounts to war crimeIran's deputy UN envoy on Friday strongly condemned the United States for deliberately attacking two Iranian search-and-rescue vessels operating in Iranian territorial waters, calling the strike a war crime.
(2026-07-26). Trump says US and Iran are talking, but Tehran is not yet ready for deal. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States and Iran were in talks to negotiate an end to their conflict, but repeated that Tehran was not yet ready for a deal."We are talking to them. I think they're being serious. I think … they are being by far the most serious that we've seen them, but that doesn't mean we get there. We'll see what happens," Trump said in remarks to reporters at the White House. (Reporting by Bo Erickson, Bhargav Acharya and Ismail Shakil;Editing by David Ljunggren)…
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). When Cuba is defended, the self-determination of peoples is defended. radiohc.cu "When Cuba is defended, the self-determination of peoples is defended," affirmed Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, on Saturday at a solidarity meeting with the largest island of the Antilles. | The Cuban president specified that it is a matter of the right to sovereignty against the attempt by a power to dictate the world's destiny; and a strategic necessity, "because it has already happened to Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, and it can happen to any nation if we do not prevent it," he said. | Diaz-Canel expressed his gratitude…
(2026-07-26). Cuba: Pinar del Río acoge encuentro internacional de solidaridad. radiohc.cu Un encuentro internacional de solidaridad con Cuba, organizado por el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), tuvo lugar este sábado en la occidental provincia de Pinar del Río, sede de la actividad central por e 26 de Julio, Día de la Rebeldía Nacional. | Presidieron el evento el jefe de estado cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, y Fernando González, presidente del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), así como Manuel Marrero Cruz, Primer Ministro de la República; Roberto Morales Ojeda, secretario de Organización del Comité Central; y Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, ministro de Relaciones Exteriores.
(2026-07-26). La huella del Moncada en Santiago de Cuba. cubadebate.cu El discurso pronunciado por el Comandante Fidel Castro Ruz en el Balcón del Ayuntamiento de la ciudad la madrugada del 2 de enero de 1959, es ilustrativo de la incuestionable comunión entre la ciudad y el líder. ´[…] Santiago ha sido el baluarte más firme de la Revolución […] En Santiago de Cuba y en la Sierra Maestra tendrá la Revolución sus dos mejores fortalezas ª.
(2026-07-26). Cuban foreign ministry denounces U.S. secretary of state's latest measures. radiohc.cu Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío denounced the attitude of the United States Secretary of State, whom he described as "shameless" for publicly celebrating economic coercion measures against the island. | Referring to the illegal measures, contrary to International Law, that Washington has been applying in its obstinate policy toward Cuba, Fernández de Cossío wrote in a Facebook post: | "As an individual and as a politician, one must have a very twisted spirit to publicly celebrate every time one takes action to provoke collective punishment." | The Cuban diplomat noted that the U.S. offici…
(2026-07-26). Ciclista cubana conquista primera medalla de oro en Santo Domingo. radiohc.cu La ciclista Marlies Mejías volvió a subir este sábado a lo más alto del podio al ganar la prueba contrarreloj de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe 2026. | Tras conquistar la primera medalla dorada de la delegación nacional en Santo Domingo 2026, la campeona expresó: ´esté donde esté, digan lo que digan, siempre va a ser mi pasión representar a Cuba y sé que este triunfo da alegría a mi familia, al pueblo y eso es importante para mí ª. | En el exigente circuito de la avenida de la Salud en el Mirador del Sur de la capital dominicana, la pedalista de 33 años detuvo el cronómetro en 40: 15: 79 minuto…
(2026-07-26). A Tribute to the Moncada attack, from the cultural sphere. radiohc.cu 
An emotional performance at the José Jacinto Milanés Theater in Pinar del Rio was a cultural tribute to the 73rd anniversary of the attack on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks, presided over by Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic.
(2026-07-26). Palestinians bury four killed in West Bank clash with Israeli settlers. al-monitor.com Palestinians in the occupied West Bank village of Tell on Saturday buried four men killed during a clash with Israeli settlers the previous day, local officials said. | Violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has surged since the Gaza war began with Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, and the clash in Tell has already had political repercussions.
(2026-07-26). The Gaza Deadlock: Why Peace remains out of Reach. juancole.com ( The original grand proposal to reconstruct the entire Palestinian enclave, announced by the US president at the World Economic Forum in Davos back in January, involved an initial 100-day plan to significantly increase aid deliveries, repair water, electricity and sewage systems and re…
(2026-07-26). UN assembly approves mandate extension for rights chief, despite US warning. al-monitor.com By David BrunnstromJuly 24 (Reuters) – The U.N. General Assembly on Friday voted overwhelmingly to extend the term of U.N. Human Rights chief Volker Turk for four more years, despite opposition from Russia and Israel and a U.S. threat to reassess its funding and engagement.Turk, an outspoken critic of Russia's war in Ukraine and Israel's conduct in Gaza, who has also called for investigations into deaths in U.S. immigration custody, had drawn strong opposition from all three countries over his willingness to challenge major powers.
(2026-07-26). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Eugene Doyle: Sex crimes, Karim Khan and the West's war on the ICC. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle In a secret vote on July 24, the member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan. This was far more than a vote about the alleged serious misconduct of one powerful man. It represents an unprecedented institutional crisis for both the ICC and the…
(2026-07-26). Hunan Province launches one stop aviation tourism services. ecns.cn Hunan Province unveiled a summer campaign Thursday offering one-stop aviation tourism services covering dining, accommodation, transport, sightseeing, shopping and entertainment.
(2026-07-26). NAB launches inquiry into PSM land allotment. tribune.com.pk 
NAB has initiated an inquiry into the alleged irregular allotment of five acres of state land in Karachi's Malir area to a private company as part of its ongoing investigations related to the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). | According to sources, the five-acre government land was leased to the private company for 99 years. The land was allegedly allotted at 25% of its market value. NAB issued a call-up notice to the company's CEO, directing him to appear before the investigating officer on July 15. | Sources said the notice also directed the company to submit the complete allotment file of the disputed land, deta…
(2026-07-26). Europe's North African Gas Bet Isn't Diversification — It's a Two-Country Wager. moderndiplomacy.eu Last Friday, in Berlin, Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune signed an expanded gas agreement with Germany — the second Algerian-German gas deal in three years, and the first since Sonatrach's inaugural LNG cargo docked at the Wilhelmshaven terminal on 2 July. German officials called it proof that North Africa is stepping into the space Russia used …
(2026-07-26). Hong Kong teachers call for closer collaboration with mainland on space education. ecns.cn A 20-day science and technology training camp for Hong Kong secondary school students and teachers kicked off in Beijing on Monday, with over 300 participants engaging in hands-on activities in new energy, aerospace and engineering technology, robotics and artificial intelligence.
(2026-07-26). Flood alert issued as Chenab swells. tribune.com.pk 
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Saturday warned of rising flood risks across several parts of Pakistan as monsoon rains continue to swell rivers and streams, with medium level flooding reported at key points along the Chenab River and flash flood threats looming over northern Balochistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan during the next 24 to 48 hours. | According to the NDMA's National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), medium level flooding was recorded at Khanki, Qadirabad and Chiniot Bridge on the Chenab River, while the Palkhu Nala at Wazirabad was also fl…
(2026-07-26). Rains keep civic services on the toes. tribune.com.pk 
A fresh spell of monsoon rain swept across Lahore and several other districts of Punjab on Saturday, bringing cooler weather, reducing humidity and improving air quality for some time. | However, the heavy rain also caused waterlogging and traffic jams, putting emergency services and hospitals on high alert to deal with related problems. | Rain with thunderstorms was recorded in Lahore, Narowal. Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Rawalpindi and Chakwal. Several other districts also received moderate to heavy rainfall. | Rainwater pooled in hospitals and on nearby roads in Lahore. | Jo…
(2026-07-26). Joshua comes back twice to knock out Prenga and set up Fury showdown. aljazeera.com Anthony Joshua survives two knockdowns by Albania's Kristian Prenga before winning the fight in the second round.
(2026-07-26). Cross-Strait youth exchange activity opens in east China with 400 participants. ecns.cn The 7th Cross-Strait Youth Round Taihu Lake Exchange Activity opened Wednesday in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, with more than 400 participants from across the Taiwan Strait.
(2026-07-26). Trump says Israeli PM Netanyahu will visit US next week. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the U.S. next week.Trump's comments came in his speech at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Friday, while he was falsely casting U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer as Palestinian."I am going to send him (Schumer) a beautiful Palestinian outfit tomorrow, so he can greet Bibi Netanyahu when he comes to town next week," Trump said.
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). Henan's steel furniture hub sees booming export orders. ecns.cn Pangcun Town in Luoyang, Henan Province, known as China's "Steel Furniture Capital," is seeing strong export demand, with factories rushing to fulfill overseas orders.
(2026-07-26). India: When the streets came alive with new hope and people's people. links.org.au 
The people of India have suffered enough. They now demand answers and accountability, reports Dipankar Bhattacharya. Plus statements by Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation.
(2026-07-26). Yangtze River ports handle 1.97 billion tons of cargo in H1. ecns.cn Ports along the Yangtze River, China's longest waterway, handled 1.97 billion metric tons of cargo in the first half of 2026, according to the Changjiang River Administration of Navigational Affairs (CJRNA).
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). State Department accuses Americans of being communists. indybay.org March 5, 1960 photo of Ernesto "Che" Guevara…
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). Saturday 7/25: ICE = Evil: Human Banner on SF Ocean Beach Protest. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121 | Please sign up. Need more people!
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-26). 'Defeat of Arrogance': Reactions Pour in After Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation. ummid.com Defeat of this arrogant government, and a huge step towards reshaping India's education system, political leaders said after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister Saturday July 25, 2026.
(2026-07-26). Yemen's Houthis target Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthis say they have targeted oil facilities in Saudi Arabia owned by Aramco.
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). Thursday 7/23: "Hubert Harrison: Forbidden Genius of Black Radicalism" With Professor Brian Kwoba. indybay.org Go To | laborfest.net/2026/event/book-presentati……
(2026-07-26). The Best Resume Checkers for Landing a Tech Job Without an Inside Referral. moguldom.com Tech hiring has a front door and a side door. Ashby analyzed over 38 million applications and found that 93.8% arrived through inbound channels while referrals made up roughly 1%. That tiny slice, though, moves through interviews at rates cold applicants rarely see. When nobody inside the building knows your name, your resume carries the …
(2026-07-26). Illegal CNICs: FIA arrests six more agents. tribune.com.pk 
The FIA has arrested six more agents allegedly involved in a network accused of processing CNICs for foreigners, marking a significant development in the ongoing investigation. | According to sources, the network is suspected of processing more than 100 Pakistani CNICs for foreign nationals. During the latest operation, the FIA's Anti-Corruption Circle arrested suspects identified as Muhammad Moeen, Muhammad Kashif alias Ansari, Feroz Jokhio, Saleem Ahmed, Shehzad alias Shahid, and Muhammad Adnan. | The suspects allegedly dealt with previously arrested NADRA officials to facilitate issuing Pakistani CNICs to f…
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). Mexico's 99% Demanded Justice By Showing FIFA, Billionaires, And Corporations A Red Card. popularresistance.org The World Cup came home. For weeks, Mexico stood at the center of the world, carried there by the most beautiful and passionate game on earth. | Millions of Mexicans took to the streets, filled public squares, improvised screens, and celebrated with strangers as if we had known each other all our lives. Isn't that, in the end, the dream of any community? To meet without explanations, to share emotion with someone who wears different colors, lives in another neighborhood, or thinks differently? | Celebration suspends, for a moment, the logic of productivity. It hands back something a predatory system has taken fro…
(2026-07-26). Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l Airport handles 33.6 million passengers in H1. ecns.cn Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport handled 33.6 million passengers in the first half of 2026, up 3.2% year on year, airport authorities said Friday.
(2026-07-26). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-26). Express Entertainment's 'Shaandaar' breaks new ground. tribune.com.pk 
A man is killed on a road. The case makes headlines. Social media erupts with questions. Then, slowly, attention shifts elsewhere.But what happens when such incidents are not treated as isolated crimes, but as part of a larger pattern? | That is the question at the heart of Shaandaar, a new crime thriller airing on Express Entertainment. | The 16-episode drama, directed by Wajahat Rauf, draws inspiration from several real-life roadside killing cases that have sparked public debate in Pakistan. It is not a dramatisation of one specific incident. Instead, the story brings together elements from different cases i…
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). Pakistan vows stronger ties with SCO states. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to stronger bilateral cooperation during meetings with his Belarusian, Kazakh, Tajik and Uzbek counterparts on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers' (SCO-CFM) meeting in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan. | According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the foreign minister met his Belarusian counterpart, Maxim Ryzhenkov, with the two sides reviewing bilateral relations and reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperation across a range of sectors. | "The two min…
(2026-07-26). 'Three Demands…': Rahul Gandhi, AISA Students in Joint Call. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and President of All India Students' Association (AISA) Neha Bora in a joint call Saturday July 25, 2026 reiterated students' three demands to end the protests underway at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi and other parts of India.
(2026-07-26). IHC declares Imaan's plea maintainable. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared the sentence suspension petitions filed by lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha maintainable, rejecting the prosecution's objections regarding their admissibility. | Justice Muhammad Azam Khan announced the reserved verdict on Saturday, dismissing the prosecution's miscellaneous application that challenged the petitions' maintainability. | Following its ruling on the maintainability issue, the court adjourned the hearing indefinitely. | A trial court in January this year sentenced both Imaan and Hadi to seventeen-year imprisonment for posting "anti-st…
(2026-07-26). The State's War On The Left Didn't Begin With Trump. popularresistance.org The Trump administration's drive to turn the machinery of counterterrorism against left-wing movements worldwide kicked into a higher gear this month surrounding its convening of an international "Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism." | On July 16, 2026, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau stood before representatives of over 60 nations assembled for the global summit in Washington, D.C. to introduce his boss, Secretary of State Marco Rubio. As he opened for the arch neoconservative, Landau told those assembled, "For those of us who grew up in the 1970s, the topic that we're going to be…
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). China's delivery robots impress Moroccan visitor. ecns.cn China's hotel delivery robots impressed Moroccan visitor at the 2026 World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum.
(2026-07-26). Faisalabad tightens curbs on sale of wheat tablets. tribune.com.pk 
The Faisalabad divisional administration has imposed a complete ban on the unregulated sale and purchase of Aluminium Phosphide, commonly known as wheat tablets, across the four districts of Faisalabad Division in an effort to prevent their misuse in suicide attempts. | A notification issued by the divisional administration said the restrictions will apply in Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang and Chiniot with immediate effect. | Commissioner Imran Hamid Sheikh said Aluminium Phosphide tablets, widely used for preserving wheat, are highly toxic pesticides that pose a serious threat to human life if misused. | H…
(2026-07-26). "What did we miss?" — Open Letter to the Editor of The New York Times. wattsupwiththat.com It isn't the climate crisis that needs to be fixed, it's the epic level journalism malfeasance that's been happening for upwards of 30 years in this issue.
(2026-07-26). DTE Maha Post HSC 2026 D Pharmacy Admission: Last Date Changed. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended, for the second time, 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.
(2026-07-26). Tunisians mark fifth year of emergency rule with calls for Saied to go. aljazeera.com Thousands rally in Tunis calling for 'fall of the regime' five years since President Kais Saied suspended parliament.
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). Three teen siblings die in roof collapse. tribune.com.pk 
Three teenaged siblings were killed after the roof of a house collapsed in Karyanwala Burwala locality due to heavy rainfall. | According to Rescue 1122, the wooden roof of a room caved in, trapping the children under the debris. Rescue teams reached the scene, pulled the children from the rubble and shifted them to a nearby hospital. | However, the victims were pronounced dead. | Falak Sher, 13, Ali, 15, and Iman, 15, children of Aslam, were killed in the incident. | Rescue officials urged the people to avoid staying in structurally unsafe buildings during the ongoing monsoon season and to take precautionary…
(2026-07-26). G-B flash floods, landslides leave a trail of destruction. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-26). Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers. al-monitor.com By Ali SawaftaRAMALLAH, July 25 (Reuters) – Israeli forces arrested dozens of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, after at least four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed in a shootout when armed Israeli settlers approached a Palestinian village.
(2026-07-26). Palestinians hope UNESCO designation halts Israeli push at West Bank site. al-monitor.com By Ali SawaftaRAMALLAH, West Bank, July 25 (Reuters) – Palestinian officials welcomed UNESCO's designation of Sebastia in the occupied West Bank as a World Heritage site, hoping it will prevent Israel extending its control at the ancient village, while Israel condemned it as a political decision.
(2026-07-26). Saturday 7/25: Footprint America: a San Francisco walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-26). Sunday 8/9: Solidarity With Argentine Workers!! indybay.org 2973 16th St., Suite 300, San Francisco…
(2026-07-26). How America's Sanctions are Building a Post-Dollar World. juancole.com By | (
(2026-07-26). India's Cockroach Protests End; Modi Government Bows To Demands. popularresistance.org Delhi—Protesters occupying the central parts of Delhi, India were triumphant on Saturday evening after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government accepted all demands raised by the movement's leaders, including the resignation of the country's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. | The protest was spearheaded by the newly formed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)—a wordplay on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The word "cockroach" is attributed to the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who in May referred to the youth of the country as "cockroaches" during a court hearing.
(2026-07-26). Comicomment: A Tariff Bridge Hanging Over the Legal Abyss. ecns.cn A bridge built on a cliff may look like a way forward — but it could collapse at any moment.
(2026-07-26). China builds over 67 million hectares of high-standard farmland. ecns.cn China has built more than 1 billion mu (about 66.7 million hectares) of high-standard farmland, providing strong support for grain output, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said at a press conference on Friday.
(2026-07-26). International alliance against telecom fraud to be launched in September. ecns.cn China will host the founding conference of an international alliance against telecom and online fraud in September, during the 2026 Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province, the Ministry of Public Security said Thursday.
(2026-07-26). Saturday 7/25: ICE Out! Nationwide Protest Vigils for Murders of Lorenzo & Johan. indybay.org SF Bay Area, California and beyond | Find a vigil to demand justice near you: www.mobilize.us/disappearedinamerica/…
(2026-07-26). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-07-26). Wanted murder suspect killed. tribune.com.pk 
A wanted suspect allegedly involved in extortion and the murders of seven people was killed, while three other suspects were injured in separate alleged police encounters involving the Crime Control Department (CCD) and district police in Faisalabad, police said on Wednesday. | According to police, the first encounter took place near Paharang Bridge in the Chak Jhumra area, where CCD teams had set up a checkpoint as part of a drive to arrest proclaimed offenders. | Police said a team led by CCD Faisalabad Region officers, acting on the directions of SSP Waseem Riaz, signalled four men riding motorcycles to sto…
(2026-07-26). Indian-funded propaganda network exposed. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-26). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-26). Howlin' Wind stands out. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-26). House of Hope: New film follows a Waldorf-inspired school in the West Bank. aljazeera.com Documentary follows children under occupation and the couple who run a holistic primary school as Israel's war persists.
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). French wildfires trigger mass evacuations around Bordeaux. aljazeera.com Around 200,000 people have been evacuated around Bordeaux as wildfires tear through southwestern France.
(2026-07-26). Trump says he proceed with nuclear deal unless Saudis join Abraham Accords. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland and Timothy GardnerWASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Friday said he would not go forward with a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia unless the Saudis agreed to a normalization in relations with Israel under theAbraham Accords.The U.S. Department of Energy said on Wednesday that Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi counterpart Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman had signed an agreement on developing the first commercial nuclear reactors in oil-rich Saudi Arabia and that it would next go to Congress for review.
(2026-07-26). PTI rallies support for August 5 protest. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Saturday accused the government of corruption, economic mismanagement and political victimisation, urging citizens to participate in the party's August 5 protest. | Addressing a news conference, Raja criticised the government's handling of basic commodities, fuel prices and public expenditure, while reaffirming the party's resolve to continue what he described as its struggle for public rights. | Raja expressed concern over the agricultural crisis, alleging that between four million and 4.5 million metric tonnes of wheat, potentially rising…
(2026-07-26). Vehicle mows down crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing one. tribune.com.pk 
One person has been killed and 17 injured, with some in life-threatening condition, after a vehicle mowed down a crowd near Berlin's Pride celebrations on Saturday evening, setting off a manhunt for those responsible, the police said. | Hours after the apparent attack, many details remained unclear, but police said the vehicle struck multiple people after charging into the city's central Tiergarten park close to the Brandenburg Gate. They later said they had identified an Islamist as a suspect and were seeking his arrest. | "According to our latest information, the vehicle drove …
(2026-07-26). 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……
(2026-07-26). Monday 7/27: Sped Up Schedule of Cop Crackdowns on Coral Street Encampment Community. indybay.org Limekiln and Coral St. ⚪ meet on Limekiln to cover Coral St., Limekiln, and adjacent streets depending on the police harassment radius.
(2026-07-26). Thursday 8/20: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel – 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-07-26). 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'.
(2026-07-26). Thursday 7/30: Medicare for All Day of Action – Nationwide Rallies & Actions. indybay.org SF Bay Area, Northern CA, and beyond | Find an event near you: act.medicare4all.org/event/doa/search/…
(2026-07-26). LHC grants bail in Libya boat tragedy case. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has granted post-arrest bail to a man accused in a human-smuggling case linked to a migrant boat that capsized off the Libyan coast, killing 73 people. | The court ruled that the mere transfer of money into an accused's bank account is insufficient to establish guilt unless it is directly connected to his knowing involvement in a criminal network. | Justice Muhammad Amjad Rafiq, while deciding…
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). Saturday 8/29: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-07-26). Chinese mathematician Deng Yu calls Fields Medal award 'immense honor'. ecns.cn Chinese mathematician Deng Yu said at a press conference after receiving the Fields Medal award held in Philadelphia, the U.S., on Thursday that it is an immense honor to see his name placed alongside those of the great mathematicians he has long admired.
(2026-07-26). Qingdao leverages concerts to boost tourism. ecns.cn Qingdao, a coastal city in east China's Shandong province, is leveraging concert-driven tourism to boost summer cultural tourism consumption, as the country's performance market continues to heat up.
(2026-07-26). Tuesday 8/4: Phonebank for Cori Bush! indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/coribush1/event/918558/…
(2026-07-26). Saturday 7/25: Virtual Screening of "Britain's WWI Debt Crisis & Palestine" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YKSD……
(2026-07-26). 5 Airport Advertising Agencies for Global Campaigns. moguldom.com Airport advertising campaigns are a great way to expose your brand to millions of people every single year. However, when you expand your campaign internationally, things take a more complex turn. Running the same campaign consistently across several countries is an entirely different challenge. All airports, both national and international, have their own contract currency …
(2026-07-26). Amid Hormuz Crisis, China plans 50% Increase in Green Energy by 2030. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — It reports that about half of the country's taxis are already electric, and Beijing is aiming for 80% of its heavy tr…
(2026-07-26). Foreign arrivals to China rise 20.4% in H1. ecns.cn China recorded 22.91 million foreign arrivals in the first half of 2026, up 20.4% year on year, as expanded visa-free policies continued to boost cross-border travel, a public security official said on Friday.
(2026-07-26). How transnational movements can shield African civil spaces. globalvoices.org 
(2026-07-26). Two Chinese scholars win world's top Maths prize for solving century-old problems. ecns.cn Chinese mathematicians Deng Yu and Wang Hong were awarded the Fields Medals at the opening ceremony of the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia on Thursday, marking the first time Chinese mathematicians have won the prestigious honor.
(2026-07-26). House Committee Subpoenas BreakThrough News. popularresistance.org The Republican-controlled House Ways and Means Committee subpoenaed BreakThrough News in an effort to force the outlet to turn over financial records and records of internal communications. | BreakThrough News, a nonprofit media and educational organization aligned with grassroots social movements throughout the world, said, "For years, Republican lawmakers have painted a target on our backs, falsely claiming that our political views and reporting are part of some foreign plot." | "Make no mistake, this is a flagrant abuse of power, and a direct attack on our work as journalists and on the First Amendment general…
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). Officials in firing line over illegal foreigners' hunts. tribune.com.pk 
Two wildlife officials have been suspended over allegations of facilitating illegal hunting by foreign nationals at the Changa Manga Reserve, while a three-member inquiry committee has been constituted. | According to a notification, Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Osama Yousaf posted in Kasur district and Nadeem Zafar in Changa Manga have been suspended with immediate effect over alleged negligence, misconduct and facilitation of illegal hunting. | The inquiry committee will be headed by Sargodha Deputy Chief Wildlife Ranger Naeem Tahir with Jhan Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Muhammad Saleem Sargana and Muh…
(2026-07-26). Saturday 8/15: Webinar: Refuse to Fly Killer Drones. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fsJylcB……
(2026-07-26). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). Malegaon Joins Protest for Protection of Jauhar University, Students Rights. ummid.com As student movements continue to gain momentum across India over issues concerning educational justice and democratic rights, Bedari Foundation has announced a special public gathering in Malegaon to express solidarity with the students protesting at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, and to support the movement for the protection of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, Rampur.
(2026-07-26). Tuesday 7/28: Webinar: Creative Resistance & Media Activism in Western Sahara. indybay.org Online | www.nonviolenceinternational.net/webinar……
(2026-07-26). 9th Environment and Development Think Tank Forum focuses on AI-driven green development. ecns.cn The 9th Environment and Development Think Tank Forum opened Friday in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, bringing together more than 100 experts to discuss AI driven research, ecosystem protection and green energy development.
(2026-07-26). Silence before the storm in northeast India. links.org.au 
Assam is not currently at war. But, as Maharnav Bhuyan writes, the ingredients that produced its last war are all present in a more advanced form.
(2026-07-26). 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?
(2026-07-26). Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential bid with Milei support. aljazeera.com Flavio Bolsonaro, son of disgraced former Brazilian President Jair, has launched his bid to unseat President Lula.
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). Comicomment: A 'tariff bridge to nowhere' built on the edge of legality. ecns.cn A bridge built on the edge of a cliff may appear to lead forward, but when rules become stepping stones, the fall may come sooner than expected.
(2026-07-26). Saturday 7/25: California Single Payer Meeting For Heatlhcare. indybay.org Eric Quesada Center | 518 Valencia St | San Francisc…
(2026-07-26). China stocks fall as trading volume hits three-month low. ecns.cn More than 4,900 Chinese stocks declined on Friday, as combined turnover on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges fell to 1.93 trillion yuan (about 269 billion U.S. dollars), the lowest level in more than three months, according to CLS, China's leading financial news agency.
(2026-07-26). National Museum of China showcases cultural products in Taipei. ecns.cn More than 70 cultural and creative products inspired by artifacts from the National Museum of China are on display on Taipei's historic Dihua Street.
(2026-07-26). End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists in Yemen. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Muhammad Aidha's car in the yard of a police station, where it had been moved to after an explosive device planted in the car detonated and killed him, in Mukalla, Yemen, June 25, 2026. | © 2026 Reuters…
(2026-07-26). 'Padhai aur Ladai Saath Chalegi': Students Hold Ground in Delhi, Other Cities. ummid.com Hundreds of thousands of students, many of them supported by their parents and friends, are currently protesting in various cities of India against NEET Paper Leak, and seeking accountability from the Narendra Modi government and resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). The Data Center Fight Is Going Global. popularresistance.org Earlier this year, Gallup asked a national sample of Americans whether they would support an AI data center being built in their local area. Seventy-one percent opposed it, 48 percent of them strongly. Opposition to living near a nuclear power plant was markedly lower, at 53 percent. Republicans, Democrats and independents all rejected data centers. Asked why, respondents most often pointed to environmental concerns: water, energy, land use, noise and air pollution — and the lack of community consent.
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). Fujian's bicycle exports surge 47.7 % in first half of 2026. ecns.cn Fujian Province exported bicycles worth 150 million yuan ($22 million) in the first half of 2026, up 47.7% year on year, Fuzhou Customs said Friday.
(2026-07-26). China's New AI Alliance: Why WAICO Could Reshape Global AI Governance. moderndiplomacy.eu From July 17 to 20, the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) was held in Shanghai, China. In this context, China was trying to promote international cooperation in AI governance; developing countries generally face shortcomings such as a weak foundation and a severe shortage of specialized talent. In this regard, I think China can help …
(2026-07-26). Why India's 'Cockroach' Protest is Different. ummid.com What began as an online response to the Indian youth being compared to 'cockroaches' has now moved from memes and mock slogans to the streets of not just Delhi but most capitals in India.
(2026-07-26). Kuchu Puchu Ab Toh Resign Kr Do: Girl in Bridal Dress at Jantar Mantar. ummid.com A girl-student from Indira Nagar, Delhi Friday came at Jantar Mantar in bridal dress and carrying a placard reading 'Kuchu Puchu Ab Toh Resign Kr Do' to amplify students' demand of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
(2026-07-26). Saturday 7/25: San Gold Rush Century: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-26). Is Britain's New Energy Secretary Even Crazier than Mad Ed? wattsupwiththat.com Energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh wants full Net Zero by 2030.
(2026-07-26). 'The Odyssey' sparks IMAX stampede – and a backlash! tribune.com.pk 
Box office phenomenon "The Odyssey" by Christopher Nolan has been a powerful promotional tool for IMAX cinema technology, but it has also provoked a backlash online about its perceived elitism. | Nolan became the first director ever to use the highest resolution 70mm IMAX film with a specially designed camera to shoot the whole of his epic movie about ancient Greek hero Odysseus. | With demand high for the best possible viewing experience, some IMAX cinemas have been booked out weeks in advance, with screen owners putting on extra showings in late or even midnight slots. | The catch? Only 41 cinemas worldwide…
(2026-07-26). Can Zimbabwe's mineral ambitions benefit smaller producers? aljazeera.com Zimbabwe wants to process more minerals at home, but smaller miners fear being left behind.
(2026-07-26). 27th Ani-Com & Games opens with largest exhibition in history. ecns.cn The 27th Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong opened Friday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, with organizers saying the exhibition area grew 10% from previous editions, making it the largest event in the fair's history.
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). Why ASEAN Must Prepare for AI Threats That Will Not Wait for Consensus. moderndiplomacy.eu In July 2026, OpenAI models undergoing an internal cyber evaluation escaped the intended boundaries of the test and compromised parts of Hugging Face's production infrastructure. The models chained vulnerabilities across both organizations to obtain answers from Hugging Face's production database. OpenAI called it an "unprecedented cyber incident." A narrow evaluation objective had driven an intrusion …
(2026-07-26). Saudi vessel sustains minor hull damage after Red Sea attack, state news agency says. al-monitor.com July 24 (Reuters) – A Saudi vessel, NCC MASA, sustained minor hull damage after it was attacked while sailing in the Red Sea on Friday, Saudi state news agency SPA reported, citing an official source at the General Transport Authority.The vessel continued to its destination after checks confirmed it and its crew were safe, SPA said. (Reporting by Enas Alashray; Editing by Nia Williams)…
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-07-26). Israel arrests nine at Tel Aviv protest against West Bank settler violence. aljazeera.com Protest group says at least 200 demonstrated in Israeli capital a day after major escalation of West Bank violence.
(2026-07-26). Xiamen University research vessel sets sail to Sabah. ecns.cn Xiamen University's research vessel Jia Geng departed Thursday for Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, marking its first visit to the state.
(2026-07-26). Cargo matchmaking conference for Pinglu Canal held in Nanning. ecns.cn A cargo matchmaking conference for the Pinglu Canal was held on Wednesday in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, bringing together more than 500 representatives from government agencies, logistics organizations, enterprises and business associations.
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). Visiting UN chief urges respect for sovereignty, international support. al-monitor.com UN chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday called for an end to Israeli violations in Syria and urged international support for the country's transition on his first visit under the new authorities following years of civil war. | Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani called for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from a UN-patrolled buffer zone on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, where they deployed in 2024 after the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.
(2026-07-26). Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS Rank List 2026: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) is publishing soon on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' and 'tnhealth.tn.gov.in' the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2026 (NEET UG 2026) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-26). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Saturday July 25, 2026 CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment result of the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-26). Chenab, Ravi floods submerge crops. tribune.com.pk 
Due to an increase in water levels in the Chenab and Ravi rivers, a flood situation has arisen in various areas of Punjab, where citizens and farmers are facing difficulties because of land erosion, breach of protective dykes and water entering settlements. | In the Kot Bela area of Alipur Chatta, dozens of houses are under threat due to rapid land erosion, while thousands of acres of agricultural land has been submerged with several feet of water accumulated in standing crops, causing heavy losses to farmers. | The protective dykes of Chenab river near the settlement of Bada Parara in Taranda Muhammad Panah h…
(2026-07-26). ECC approves Rs4.2b PASSCO package. tribune.com.pk 
The government has approved a Rs4.188 billion severance package for employees of the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (Passco), linking its implementation to the disposal of wheat stocks and third-party validation as part of plans to wind up the state-owned entity. | The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved the severance package with the stipulation that the entire process would be validated by an independent third party and completed by December 2026. | During discussions at the ECC meeting, Special Assistant to the PM on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar K…
(2026-07-26). Bolsonaro's son begins Brazil presidential bid with Netanyahu, Milei kudos. aljazeera.com Right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro attracts foreign support, but struggles in polls ahead of matchup with Lula.
(2026-07-26). Syria bus crash kills at least 35. al-monitor.com A crash between two passenger buses in a central-eastern desert region of Syria on Saturday killed at least 35 people, state media said. | News agency SANA, quoting a health ministry official, also said 30 others were injured in the "collision between two passenger buses on the Damascus-Deir Ezzor road".
(2026-07-26). Chenzhou Lin Dan Cup Badminton Open draws 1,300 shuttlers from 11 countries. ecns.cn The 2026 Chenzhou Lin Dan Cup Badminton Open began Friday in Hunan Province, drawing more than 1,300 players from 11 countries and regions.
(2026-07-26). Milei Faces New Phase Of Opposition On The Streets Of Argentina. popularresistance.org The World Cup did not pacify the unions, students, and opponents of Milei's government in Argentina. They continued their mobilizations against the administration's radical neoliberal austerity plan even while the country was competing in the World Cup finals. On the other hand, the administration did take advantage of this football frenzy to quietly approve oil exploration by a foreign company and sought Senate approval to increase the amount of land that foreigners can own in Argentina. | This radical neoliberal agenda has been steadily advancing since the start of Milei's term in December 2023.
(2026-07-26). Pak committed to regional peace: interior minister. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to regional peace and economic growth as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with British House of Lords member Lord Zamir Choudrey in Islamabad, where both leaders discussed regional stability and investment opportunities. | During the meeting, Lord Zamir Choudrey praised Pakistan's efforts to promote peace in the region, commending the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for what he described as their "commendable efforts" toward ensuring stability. | He also noted that the positive policies are creating greater opportunities for inv…
(2026-07-26). Guterres meets Sharaa on first visit to Damascus by UN chief in 17 years. al-monitor.com By Tala Ramadan and Kinda MakiehDAMASCUS, July 25 (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pledged help for Syrian reconstruction on Saturday during the first visit to Damascus by a serving United Nations chief since 2009, before the start of a civil war that killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions.Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa received Guterres at the presidential palace in Damascus, state news agency SANA said, without providing further details.
(2026-07-26). Washington Slaps Tariffs On 60 Nations Citing 'Forced Labor'. popularresistance.org The White House will impose tariffs of 10 to 12.5 percent on imports from 60 countries accounting for 99 percent of all US imports, claiming these nations have "inadequately" enforced bans on goods produced by forced labor. | The levies take effect as temporary 10 percent worldwide tariffs expire, and are imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which US President Donald Trump turned to after the Supreme Court struck down the tariffs he imposed under emergency economic powers and forced his administration to refund importers.
(2026-07-26). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-07-26). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Statement of Two People Recently Subpoenaed in Relation to a Grand Jury Investigation. indybay.org
(2026-07-26). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). ICRC working paper on six ICT-related threats faced by civilian populations. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Mowlid Omar Siyad, aka Bisle, arrested in the Somali region of Ethiopia. indybay.org
(2026-07-26). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's approach to confidentiality. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). China In Photos: Crime falls by double digits in first half of 2026. ecns.cn
(2026-07-26). The Return of General Surovikin. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-07-26). Thursday 7/30: Medicare for All Day of Action – Santa Clara Rally. indybay.org Rep. Ro Khanna's Santa Clara Office | 3150 De La Cruz Boulevard | Santa Clara, CA 95054…
(2026-07-25). Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran for first time in two weeks. tribune.com.pk 
Yemen's Houthis fired on Saudi oil installations at two Red Sea ports on Saturday, but the United States refrained from launching air strikes on Iran itself for the first night in two weeks. | There was no immediate explanation from Washington as to why it had abruptly halted a streak of 13 nights of escalating strikes after an interim deal to end hostilities collapsed, in retaliation for Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. | "It seems that our dear Iran had a peaceful night last night," Health Ministry spokesperson Hossein Kermanpour said on X. | üö®ÿÆŸ&a…
(2026-07-25). Persian Gulf States Pile on Debt To Build 'Zero Hormuz' Infrastructure. orinocotribune.com The Gulf states seek to build new ports, pipelines, and roads to allow them to export oil via new routes amid Iran's closure of the strategic waterway | Borrowing from Persian Gulf nations in international debt markets has spiked this year, in a bid to finance the construction of costly infrastructure to bypass oil export routes through the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg "With the Iran war entering its sixth month, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Q…
(2026-07-25). Is China Really Filling America's Vacuum? moderndiplomacy.eu Evidence from 2026 shows that China is not simply filling the gap or staying out. Instead, China is acting strategically-getting involved where its own interests match global needs, but stepping back when leadership or political risk is involved. The Scale of the American Retreat On his first day in office, Trump signed orders for the …
(2026-07-25). Trump says he trusts Russia and leaders not to enable Iran. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he trusted China and Russia not to help Iran in the conflict with the U.S., but warned that if they did get involved "it would be very bad for them.""President Xi, at our recent meeting in Beijing, China, told me that he would not, under any circumstances, give or sell Weapons to the Islamic Republic of Iran — And that statement included Chinese Companies," he wrote on Truth Social.
(2026-07-25). Pakistan, Iran explore new peace initiative. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan is exploring a path towards a resumption of stalled US-Iran talks over ending their nearly five-month-old war, three Pakistani sources said, following a push initiated by China. | Exploratory discussions took place during a visit by Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni to Islamabad this week – his second within the last 10 days, the sources said. | Momeni, who is considered close to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, met with Pakistani government leaders and Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir this week, according to Pakistani government statements. | All three sources cautioned that the obstacles t…
(2026-07-25). Analysis-Yemen teeters towards renewed war in shadow of Iran conflict. al-monitor.com By Timour Azhari and Mohammed GhobariRIYADH/ADEN, July 24 (Reuters) – Yemen is edging towards the resumption of a more than decade-old frozen conflict, Yemeni officials, Western diplomats and analysts say, as attacks on Saudi infrastructure and shipping by Iran-aligned Houthis test the patience of the kingdom and the Yemeni government forces it backs.
(2026-07-25). Yemen's Houthis target Saudi oil as Iran war spreads to Red Sea. newarab.com 
Security sources told Reuters that air defences in Yanbu had successfully intercepted two ballistic missiles fired from Yemen. | Saudi civil defence had earlier issued warnin…
(2026-07-25). Iran's security chief vows to continue operations until enemy 'fully surrenders'. tribune.com.pk 
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said on Saturday that the ongoing strikes by Iranian forces would persist until the enemy is "fully defeated" and "retribution is exacted for the innocent children of Minab and Lamerd and will continue beyond that point". | Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr also pledged retribution for the US-Israel war on Iran and the killing of schoolchildren, state news agency IRNA reported. | Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, declared that the ongoing and precision strikes by Iranian forces will persist until the enemy is fully defeated and retribution i…
(2026-07-25). Asciende a 55 el saldo de víctimas mortales por los ataques de EE.UU. contra Irán. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Sanidad de Irán elevó este viernes a 55 el número de fallecidos y a 669 los heridos como consecuencia de los bombardeos estadounidenses desatados desde que el presidente Donald Trump declarara rota la tregua el pasado 8 de julio. Entre las víctimas mortales se contabilizan 6 mujeres y 3 menores de edad.
(2026-07-25). Trump directs US military to temporarily halt strikes on Iran: report. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump directed the US military not to launch new strikes on Iran on Friday, ending nearly two weeks of daily attacks, Axios reported Saturday, citing sources familiar with the decision. | After approving daily strikes for the previous 13 days, Trump declined to authorize Friday's plan. It remains unclear whether the pause is temporary or marks a broader shift. | The decision suggests Trump wants to allow more room for diplomacy and believes the current level of US strikes has reached its practical limit without expanding into major combat, according to the report. | Although the US military co…
(2026-07-25). Why Israel needs to continue its genocidal war on Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Amid an alleged ceasefire, Israel continues massacring Palestinians and stealing land in Gaza. The ongoing violence is not accidental: it is a political necessity for any Israeli government in power.
(2026-07-25). Australian regulator deepens attack on health workers opposing Gaza genocide. wsws.org AHPRA's decision to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's false definition of antisemitism will lead a widening persecution of health professionals.
(2026-07-25). Reconoce Presidente Díaz-Canel el heroísmo de los trabajadores de la Salud en Cuba. radiohc.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, reconoció este viernes el heroísmo de los trabajadores de la Salud en Cuba, uno de los sectores más golpeados por el bloqueo genocida del gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra la Isla. | Durante una visita al hospital docente clínico-quirúrgico Joaquín Albarrán Domínguez, en La Habana, el Jefe de Estado habló del fuerte impacto de las recientes órdenes ejecutivas y del cerco petrolero en los indicadores de salud del país. Muchos de esos datos, sentenció, se traducen en pérdidas de vidas humanas.
(2026-07-25). Cuban foreign minister denounces new measures issued by the U.S. State Department against the island. radiohc.cu Even though Washington denies the existence and, consequently, the impact of the economic, commercial and financial blockade against the island in every forum, the State Department announced new measures this Thursday, in accordance with Executive Order (EO) 14404. | In this regard, Political Bureau member and Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla stated, via social media: "Every act of aggression by the U.S. government, such as the measures announced this July 23 by the Secretary of State, demonstrates that the objective is to impose collective punishment against the entire Cuban people." | Likewise, regardi…
(2026-07-25). Congreso de Estados Unidos cita a medios y organizaciones solidarias con Cuba. cubadebate.cu La ofensiva política e ideológica impulsada por la Administración de Donald Trump y por el secretario de Estado Marco Rubio comienza a traducirse en medidas concretas de persecución contra medios de comunicación y organizaciones sociales de izquierda en Estados Unidos.
(2026-07-25). Suman 16 975 los profesionales graduados en la Universalidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos. radiohc.cu 
La Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos en su 47 graduación entregó los títulos a 466 nuevos profesionales para completar la cifra de 16 975 formados para el ejército de batas blancas, quienes la dedican al líder histórico de la Revolución Cubana, Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro, en el Año de su Centenario. | Los enfermeros, en número de 93 protagonizaron la primera graduación del curso 2025-2026, le siguen los estomatólogos y en diferentes tecnologías de la salud para sumar un total de 167, mientras los de Medicina ascienden a 206, entre ellos tres estudiantes extranjeros. Con Fidel como guía asumen la…
(2026-07-25). Moción de apoyo a Cuba aprueban en ciudad italiana de Cariati. radiohc.cu Una moción de apoyo a Cuba aprobó por unanimidad el Ayuntamiento de la sureña ciudad italiana de Cariati, ante el recrudecimiento del criminal bloqueo económico y las amenazas de guerra por parte de Estados Unidos, señala este sábado un comunicado. | "El pueblo cubano tiene derecho a vivir en paz y con respeto a su dignidad", expresa la resolución solidaria, presentada por los concejales Concetta Cuparo y Nunzio Funaro, del movimiento cívico Le Lampare, una de las principales fuerzas políticas de esa localidad de la provincia de Cosenza, en la sureña región de Calabria. | En el texto, divulgado en el sitio digita…
(2026-07-25). Cuba en Santo Domingo 2026: Primera Jornada de los Juegos Centroamericanos. cubadebate.cu Los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe ya son una realidad. Tras una colorida y emotiva ceremonia de inauguración, la edición del centenario dio el banderazo de salida. Desde ya, Cubadebate inicia su cobertura minuto a minuto de esta gran cita multideportiva.
(2026-07-25). Cuando el Calixto era de palo. cubadebate.cu Justo en el sitio donde se hallan el Palacio de la Revolución y el Memorial José Martí quiso el Ejército español edificar un hospital militar. Imagino que desconocerá asimismo que el hospital Alfonso XIII, emplazado donde se encuentra el hospital Calixto García, se construyó para sustituir, por insalubre, al Hospital Central, instalado en el vetusto edificio de San Ambrosio.
(2026-07-25). EE.UU. no pudo impedir acuerdo estratégico para seguridad alimentaria de Cuba. radiohc.cu La administración de Donald Trump arreció en el transcurso de 2026 su hostilidad hacia Cuba, mediante sanciones que llevan a los ciudadanos a límites de supervivencia, aunque en Washington afirman que el ataque solo va dirigido al gobierno. | Uno de los más recientes efectos del bloqueo estadounidense se localiza en la salud, cuyo sistema gratuito se verá privado de disponer de decenas de contenedores, retenidos en Jamaica. | La naviera francesa CMA CGM incumplió su contrato y dejó varadas en Kingston más de 3,5 millones de jeringuillas y agujas enviadas a la mayor de las Antillas por una organización solidaria e…
(2026-07-25). Santiago de Cuba en sus 511 años de historia y tradición. cubadebate.cu Santiago de Cuba, es una ciudad multicolor; ella ha sido musa de poetas, cantores y pintores; es ritmo, es tradición, es música, es carnaval, es temblores y huracanes, es rebeldía, es resistencia, es identidad y raigambre. Cada 25 de julio, celebra su fundación. Aunque no exista acta oficial, la tradición ha asumido esta fecha por ser el día de Santiago Apóstol, advocación que dio carácter al núcleo urbano inicial que recibió el título de villa y capital de la Isla de Cuba en 1515.
(2026-07-25). Israeli soldiers execute four Palestinians at close range during settler arson attack in Nablus: The Full Story. mronline.org 
Four Palestinians, including two brothers, were executed after Israeli soldiers shot them at very close range during a settler arson attack on the village of Tal, southwest of Nablus in the occupied West Bank. The killings come amid escalating violence against Palestinians, with more than 1,100 people killed across the occupied territory since the Gaza …
(2026-07-25). Growing Protests Are Unfolding in Japan Against U.S. and Israeli Policies, Fitting a Worldwide Pattern. covertactionmagazine.com Although the Japanese were not a presence on the Sumud flotilla to Gaza that was recently seized by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), resulting in the arrest of major political figures from Italy, Spain, France and England, and setting off massive protests in Europe, nevertheless, thousands attended a carefully planned demonstration in downtown Tokyo on …
(2026-07-25). Head of police in northern Gaza killed in Israeli strike. aljazeera.com Gaza's Interior Ministry says Israel is targeting police personnel with the aim of 'spreading chaos' in the Gaza Strip.
(2026-07-25). Venezuela Commemorates 243 Years of Liberator Simón Bolívar's Birth. orinocotribune.com On July 24, Venezuela commemorated the 243rd anniversary of the birth of Liberator Simón Bolívar. Bolívar was Venezuela's independence hero who changed the political course of Latin America through his thought and struggle for independence from Spanish colonialism. | Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez published a "Heirs to his glory and greatne…
(2026-07-25). Venezuelans hold vigil one month after devastating earthquakes. aljazeera.com One month after Venezuela's earthquakes, families are still searching collapsed buildings for missing loved ones.
(2026-07-25). Kansas Amendment Battle Highlights Billionaires' Efforts to Capture State Courts. truthout.org The networks of two major players who helped capture the U.S. Supreme Court — anti-abortion lawyer Leonard Leo and oil billionaire Charles Koch — have also long targeted state courts to advance their regressive agenda. One of their tactics, influencing the way that state justices are selected nationwide, is being borne out in Kansas. On August 4, voters in Kansas will decide the fate of a… |
(2026-07-25). F1 needs better balance between business and sport, says Norris. aljazeera.com Lando Norris speaks up ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix with drivers feeling new regulations have cramped their speed.
(2026-07-25). 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.
(2026-07-25). Atletico Madrid sign South Korea World Cup star Lee Kang-In from PSG. aljazeera.com Lee Kang-In makes the switch to Atletico after helping Paris Saint-Germain to consecutive Champions League titles.
(2026-07-25). Modi under pressure to fire minister. tribune.com.pk 
Talks between the Indian government and leaders of the youth-led "Cockroach" movement failed to make headway Friday, as protesters gathered in the nation's capital to push for an overhaul of the education system. | Senior ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met with leaders of the social media-driven Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for two hours of talks on the group's demands, which include a call for the resignation of the education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. | Both sides said the talks would resume on Saturday. | "We conveyed in very clear terms that nothing short of Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation or his…
(2026-07-25). UNESCO listing fuels hopes for West Bank site protection. newarab.com 
Palestinian officials welcomed UNESCO's designation of Sebastia Sebastia, in the northern West Bank, has archaeological remnants from successive periods dating back at least to the 9th-century BC capital of the Israelite kingdom, through the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic periods, Crusader and Ottoman eras, according to UNESCO, the Un…
(2026-07-25). Rushy Lagoon sale: largest farm and the carbon math that add up. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-25). One dead, 16 injured as car slams into crowd at Berlin LGBTQ event. aljazeera.com German police say a white car drove into Tiergarten Park, near the route of a Pride march, hitting several people.
(2026-07-25). Ebola deaths pass 1,000 in the DRC, faster than any previous outbreak. wsws.org Countermeasures against the Bundibugyo strain do not exist because US medical funding follows biodefense threat designation rather than the number of dead.
(2026-07-25). Do Reusable Cups Make Eco-Zealots Less Likely to Attend Protests? wattsupwiththat.com Does recycling make the climate concerned feel they've done their bit? Or does it make them angrier?
(2026-07-25). India's Instagram Gen Z dents Modi's aura ahead of key state polls. tribune.com.pk 
Nearly five weeks after the leaders of India's youth Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) began their protest demanding the resignation of the education minister over exam paper leaks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 75, posted a rare selfie video saying he was pained by their suffering and promising remedial steps. | The video, posted late on Thursday on Instagram, where CJP amassed 22 million, mainly Gen Z, followers in a matter of days in May, was not enough to satisfy the thousands of protesters who had gathered in central Delhi, braved a massive police crackdown days earlier, and then inspired protests across the co…
(2026-07-25). 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.
(2026-07-25). AJK Election Commission warns against code of conduct violations ahead of polls. tribune.com.pk 
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission on Saturday warned political parties against violating the code of conduct during the general election campaign, saying such violations would not be tolerated under any circumstances and that it was taking all necessary measures to ensure free, fair and transparent elections. | "The federal and provincial ministers may campaign in the elections, but they cannot use official protocol or government resources," an AJK Election Commission spokesperson said, adding that the use of government machinery for electoral purposes would constitute a violation of the cod…
(2026-07-25). Commonwealth Games: Gymnast Langton's headfirst crash leads to concussion. aljazeera.com Gabriel Langton suffers concussion after headfirst crash off horizontal bar in the ‚Å final rotation of the competition.
(2026-07-25). Ukrainian Millionaires Invest Abroad. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | Since the beginning of the Special Military Operation launched by Russia to demilitarize and denazify the Kyiv regime, many Ukrainian businesspeople with political ties have begun investing in real estate abroad. | The most notable destinations for these acquisitions have been several European nations (England, Spain, Turkey, Portugal) as well as the United States, Canada, Thailand, Indonesia, and Cyprus. | The purchases of homes and land are made to obtain personal residences and also to invest in so-called "safe assets." | Among…
(2026-07-25). Trump faces backlash for using 'Palestinian' as an insult. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump is facing backlash after using 'Palestinian' as an insult while mocking a Democratic Senator.
(2026-07-25). Manitowoc, WI, July 25, 2026: Justice for Lorenzo, Johan, Corey … ICE Out! Jail Killer Cops! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-25). Interior minister says Pakistan welcomes foreign investment in meeting with UK peer. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday said the government would welcome foreign investment and ensure all possible facilitation for investors during a meeting with British House of Lords member Lord Zamir Choudrey, state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) reported. | During the meeting, Naqvi said Pakistan offered vast opportunities for investment and that the country would welcome investors, and added that every possible facility would be provided to investors. | He said Pakistan's joint efforts for lasting peace in the region were continuing. "God willing, our efforts will yield positive results this time as…
(2026-07-25). Israel shows there is no limit to the imagination of colonial violence. thealtworld.com
(2026-07-25). Trump threatens EU will pay 'big price' after Brussels fines Google $1bn. aljazeera.com EU accuses US tech giant of favouring its own services in search results, as Trump lashes out against bloc.
(2026-07-25). Tens of thousands flee fires in France. tribune.com.pk 
Tens of thousands of people fled wildfires in southwest France by car and boat on Friday and Spain declared a national emergency as huge blazes merged outside Madrid and searing heat left tinder-dry conditions across the region. | French authorities ordered the total evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, a tourism hotspot on its Atlantic Coast. Two fires merged outside Madrid, and a third was on the verge of joining them, government officials said. | Both countries, which have suffered a succession of heatwaves and fires in recent months and years that scientists say have been exacerbated by climate change,…
(2026-07-25). Online public meeting: Fight NDIS cuts and Labor's war on the working class! wsws.org The meeting will outline the socialist perspective needed to oppose the Labor government's assault on disabled people, as part of its broader offensive against the working class.
(2026-07-25). US announces new visa restrictions targeting cybercrime, online scam networks. tribune.com.pk 
The United States has announced a new global visa restriction policy targeting individuals responsible for or complicit in cybercrime and cyber-enabled crime, including cyberscams and sextortion, according to a press statement issued by the US Department of State. | Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the move follows President Donald Trump's Executive Order 14390 on Combatting Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens, under which the administration is taking action to counter an unprecedented threat from online investment scams. | According to the statement, scammers, often orchestra…
(2026-07-24). Francesca Hong Takes On National Security. portside.org Francesca Hong Takes On National Security |
(2026-07-25). Why the war won't go any faster. strategic-culture.su Despite changing rhetoric Russia has no reason to make a massive push, Tim Kirby writes. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Recently pr…
(2026-07-25). The specter of "AI communism" : Chinese open-weight models and the crisis of the American AI bubble. mronline.org 
The release of two Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models ranking with the most advanced American systems, timed to coincide with the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, has provoked panic in Washington and Silicon Valley, exposing the fragility of the speculative bubble on which the entire American stock market now rests.
(2026-07-25). Evening catwalk by fountain: Brest hosts LookBug fashion and style festival. eng.belta.by A fashion market was set up on Gogol Street during the festival, featuring Brest-based brands and enterprises from Kobrin and Baranovichi. Shoppers could browse clothing, footwear, accessories, textiles, as well as handcrafted items.
(2026-07-25). The Odyssey Challenges the Right-Wing Myth of a "Golden Past" truthout.org Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey opens with a shot of the bard Demodocus — played by rapper Travis Scott — hitting a staff on a table for a beat. The movie then cuts to Sinon, an Achaean soldier in front of the Trojan Horse, who is played by transgender actor Elliot Page. Later, the hero, Odysseus (a somber Matt Damon) confesses that he is a war criminal. The blood on his hands stopped him from… |
(2026-07-25). The $300 Billion AUKUS Security Pact is a Boondoggle for Arms Merchants that Heightens Military Tensions in Asia. covertactionmagazine.com AUKUS, an acronym for Australia, United Kingdom and the United States, is a trilateral military partnership established in 2021. Its primary publicized goal is "to promote a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific region by enhancing collective deterrence and accelerating the joint development of advanced military technologies."[1] Former Malaysia Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said he …
(2026-07-25). Israeli army detains at least 48 Palestinians across West Bank, 8 injured in attack by occupiers. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli forces detained at least 48 Palestinians in raids across the occupied West Bank on Saturday, while eight others were injured in a separate attack by occupiers, according to Palestinian media and the Palestinian Red Crescent Society. | The official Voice of Palestine radio said Israeli forces arrested more than 40 young Palestinian men in an ongoing raid on the town of Tell, west of Nablus in the northern part of the occupied territory. | Israeli troops seized a house in the town and converted it into a field interrogation center, the broadcaster said. | It added that Israeli forces were carrying out ex…
(2026-07-25). Organisers panic after Sinner, Djokovic pull out. tribune.com.pk 
The Canadian Open expressed disappointment over the withdrawals of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic from next week's tournament in Montreal, saying the recurring absence of top players from ATP 1000 events had become a broader issue for the sport. | Sinner withdrew on Friday to prioritise his health nearly two weeks after retaining his Wimbledon title, while 24-times Grand Slam winner Djokovic continued to manage his workload, leaving the U.S. Open tune-up short of star power. | With Carlos Alcaraz still nursing a wrist injury that has kept him out since April, the August 1-13 tourna…
(2026-07-25). Bard Music and Fishing Festival kicks off at Chigirinka. eng.belta.by The 15th Bard Music and Fishing Festival has kicked off on the shore of the Chigirinskoye Water Reservoir…
(2026-07-25). LHC grants bail in Libya boat tragedy case, rules bank transfer alone not proof of smuggling. tribune.com.pk The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday granted post-arrest bail to a man accused in a human-smuggling case linked to a boat that capsized off the Libyan coast, killing 73 migrants. | The court held that a mere transfer of money into an accused's bank account is not sufficient evidence of guilt unless it is directly tied to his knowing involvement or to an organised criminal network. | Justice Muhammad Amjad Rafiq, deciding the bail petition of Muhammad Tahir, observed that investigators had established only that funds were routed through an account bearing the petitioner's name, the Madina Traders account, bu…
(2026-07-25). Greenland's Ice Sheet Was Supposed to Be Rapidly Melting Away. It Hasn't Been. wattsupwiththat.com Greenland is halfway through its current (2025-2026) melt season. So far it's not looking good for the alarmist narrative.
(2026-07-25). Heroes and Villains in the World Cup of Soccer. orinocotribune.com 
By Joe Emersberger — Jul 22, 2026 | I cast Argentina as heroes, as problematic as that is, because the Cup is rigged for Europeans | I have always loved soccer, especially the FIFA World Cup.[1] Playing organized soccer (badly) as a teenager only intensified my appreciation for the skills and conditioning that all professional soccer players, not just the top stars, display on the field. | Irrationality and make believe
| As a small child my uncles took me to some Ecuadorian league games in Guayaquil, and indoctrinated me into loving a local team, Barcelona SC. I did not wonder if Barcelona's players w…
(2026-07-25). Who inherits the Gen Z uprisings? links.org.au 
Gen Z revolts have learned to topple governments. The question of who succeeds them has barely been posed, writes Sushovan Dhar.
(2026-07-25). Sussex County pulls land use applications from review after Delaware adopts affordable housing law. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Ahead of a Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting last week, public hearings for two residential developments scheduled on the agenda were cancelled. County officials said it was due to a newly adopted affordable housing law that changed the land use approval process in Delaware. |
(2026-07-25). Plastics are still a problem and room for improvement with green alternatives. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-25). Leaked Email Reveals New Requirements for ICE Vehicle Stops. theintercept.com 
Less than two weeks ago, following a pair of fatal shootings by immigration officers in Texas and Maine, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ordered a The directive was initially passed down through ICE field offices on the evening of July 13 — just hours after the Then, o…
(2026-07-25). ICC prosecutor Karim Khan removed over. al-monitor.com International Criminal Court member states voted Friday to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan following disputed allegations that he sexually assaulted a female member of his staff. | Khan, 56, was suspended last month by a key governing body of the ICC ahead of the secret ballot in which 82 of 125 members voted to remove him for "serious misconduct and a serious breach of duty."
(2026-07-25). 'Betrayal': The young victims of India's exam leak scandal. geo.tv 
Demonstrators holding Indian national flags and placards take part in a protest rally in Kolkata on July 24, 2026. — AFPNEW DELHI: Growing up with a chronically ill mother in a remote village in India, Rema Begum aspired to become a doctor until her dream was cut short by her own…
(2026-07-25). Minsk Triathlon kicks off with stars from 12 countries. eng.belta.by The competitions in the Belarusian capital are spread over two days.
(2026-07-25). Pattern bargaining opens for 23,000 US Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs workers. wsws.org The USW's isolation of 800 locked-out BP Whiting oil refinery workers shows why steelworkers must organize independently of the union bureaucracy.
(2026-07-25). Caitlin Johnstone: De-normalise Israel. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone Basically we've got two choices: we either aggressively denormalise Israel or we watch our society become more and more Israeli. We either collectively reject Israel, or we watch Western militaries fuse inseparably with the IDF. We either turn support for Israel into political campaign poison, or we watch politicians obliterate our…
(2026-07-25). Not Everyone at ICE Went Along With Trump's Order to Reinstate Vehicle Stops. theintercept.com On Wednesday, ICE distributed new vehicle stop policy guidelines, though it's not clear if all of ICE's regional offices will resume the stops.
(2026-07-25). India's youth protesters are fighting Modi with irreverent humour and memes. aljazeera.com Modi built his political brand through social media. Now protesters are using same platforms to mock his administration.
(2026-07-25). Milwaukee, July 26, 2026: No Air and Water Show! MONEY FOR JOBS AND EDUCATION, NOT FOR WAR AND OCCUPATION! wibailoutpeople.org Meeting location: 2288 N Lake DrTime/date: Sun, Jul 26th @ noonWhat: this will be a march-style "parade" with puppets, it will be one mile long Bring banners, flags, and puppets. Bring friends, family, and strangers! Come with us to tell the Air & Water Show we will NOT accept any more war propaganda in Milwaukee! …
(2026-07-25). Building Black Self-Determination And Ending The Politics Of Fear. popularresistance.org As Black Agenda Report contributor Anthony Rogers-Wright recently reported, there is a new trope in leftist or perhaps leftish circles regarding Black voters. This new conventional wisdom says that Black voters are not on the left and are not supportive of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and others in that wing of the party. It is said that Black voters are more conservative and prevent white leftists from winning. Not only are we being told that Black voters are responsible for stopping progressive victories but Black politicians have joined in and in one example of foolish behavior have implied that…
(2026-07-25). ICC members dismiss prosecutor Khan, sources say. tribune.com.pk 
Member states of the International Criminal Court voted on Friday to dismiss Karim Khan as prosecutor following allegations of sexual misconduct, two diplomatic sources told Reuters. | According to the sources, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter, 82 of the court's 125 member states voted in favour of the prosecutor's removal. | Khan, 56, denies any wrongdoing and his lawyers have called the process that led to the vote unlawful, procedurally unfair and unsupported by evidence. | Khan's dismissal follows an announcement by the United States that it will launch a renewed diplomatic…
(2026-07-25). Marshfield Pride August 22, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-25). Madison Rafah Sister City Project: Thank you to everyone for assisting with Big Ride for Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
From Madison Rafah Sister City Project: Thank you to everyone who registered, volunteered and donated to Madison's Big Ride for Palestine on July 19! Together we raised over $15,000 for Middle East Children's Alliance. We are so grateful to all of you for your flexibility, your willingness to ride later in the day due to …
(2026-07-25). Ian Angus on capitalism, ecosocialism and metabolic rifts. links.org.au 
Ian Angus discusses his latest book 'Metabolic Rifts: Capitalism's Assault on the Earth System'.
(2026-07-25). Statement by the board of the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice on the police killing of Corey Ruiz and all police and ICE killings throughout our state and nation. wibailoutpeople.org 
Statement by the board of the The Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice on the police killing of Corey Ruiz and all police and ICE killings throughout our state and nation: We must restore humanity. It cannot be done if we continue to accept and ignore the blatant racism and disregard of human life as displayed …
(2026-07-25). RELEASE: Racine, WI, July 25, 2026: National Day of Action to Demand Justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian Guerrero, and All People Murdered by ICE. wibailoutpeople.org 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: WI — LULAC Jaime Alvarado 414-234-8835 j.alvarado939@gmail.com National Day of Action to Demand Justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian Guerrero, and All People Murdered by ICE Racine Wisconsin — On Saturday July 25, 2026 The League of United Latin American Citizens of Wisconsin, LULAC WI. Will host a vigil and rally …
(2026-07-25). UN rights chief Turk wins second term despite US and Israeli opposition. aljazeera.com Austrian lawyer Volker Turk set to become first UN rights chief to complete two four-year terms since post was created.
(2026-07-25). Job losses deepen in Australia. wsws.org Beneath the surface of the official unemployment statistics, job cuts are growing as the criminal war on Iran escalates impacts on the global economy.
(2026-07-25). Italy sends firefighting aircraft to battle Tunisia wildfires. tribune.com.pk 
An Italian firefighting aircraft joined efforts on Friday to contain two wildfires in Tunisia's western Kef province, according to the Italian Embassy in Tunis. | The embassy said on the US social media platform X that Italy dispatched a Canadair aircraft to support firefighting operations. | Footage aired by Tunisia's national radio showed the aircraft collecting water from the Mellegue Dam before making repeated drops over burning mountain areas. | Khalil Mechri, head of operations and monitoring at Tunisia's Civil Protection Directorate, said crews continued efforts Friday evening to contain the two fires.
(2026-07-25). 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…
(2026-07-25). Maine Dems Nominate Troy Jackson for Senate. portside.org Maine Dems Nominate Troy Jackson for Senate |
(2026-07-25). 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.
(2026-07-25). SC says it lacks jurisdiction over NAB matters. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has ruled that it no longer has jurisdiction to hear matters arising under the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO),1999 óa law that governs the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) ódeclaring that all pending appeals and bail-related petitions in NAB cases stand transferred to the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) following recent amendments to the law. | In a detailed 30-page judgment authored by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, a three-member bench held that the court could no longer take cognisance of NAB cases in view of Article 175F(a) of the Constitution read with Section…
(2026-07-25). A Reply to Greg Godels on China's Road to Socialism. orinocotribune.com By Friends of Socialist China — Jul 23, 2026 | Greg Godels has published a thoughtful
(2026-07-25). As Highways Expand, Black Communities Are Threatened With Flooding and Land Loss. truthout.org Timothy Williams' family has lived in the same community for over 150 years, but he is afraid that they are one big storm away from losing it all. Eight years ago, the Alabama Department of Transportation widened the highway that runs just a few yards from Williams' home in Shiloh. Since then, every time it rains, water has flowed down the highway, flooding his land with enough force to… |
(2026-07-25). Our Moncada today is to save the Homeland. radiohc.cu Author: Freddy Pérez Cabrera | internet@granma.cu | The deepest conviction, that inspired by the heroes and martyrs of July 26th, and despite the adverse conditions facing the nation, the main task of all revolutionaries is to save the Revolution and the Homeland, was unequivocally expressed by Susely Morfa González, member of the Party's Central Committee and its first secretary in this territory, during her address at the provincial event commemorating National Rebellion Day. | The event, which was attended by the Vice President of the Republic, Salvador Valdés Mesa; Yudí Rodríguez Hernández, member of the Secr…
(2026-07-25). Fiji's former chief prosecutor claims govt conspiracy to remove him. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Margot Staunton of RNZ Pacific Fiji's former chief prosecutor, Christopher Pryde, claims there was a racist, government-led conspiracy to get rid of him. The New Zealand lawyer, who is in Aotearoa, spoke to RNZ Pacific Waves after corruption charges against him in Fiji were dropped this week. Fiji's Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) threw…
(2026-07-25). 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.
(2026-07-25). Guterres set to be first UN chief to visit Syria since before 2011 war. al-monitor.com By Tala RamadanBEIRUT, July 25 (Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Syria on Saturday in the first trip by a serving U.N. chief since the start of a nearly 14-year war that killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions in the country.The visit represents another milestone for Syria since rebels ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, ending the war that began in 2011 and launching a transitional period steered by an Islamist-led leadership.
(2026-07-25). Sonam Wangchuk: The 59-year-old who rallied India's Gen Z against Modi and won. geo.tv Indian social activist Sonam Wangchuk poses with victory sign as the education minister stepped down after the Cockroach Janta Party protests began after the NEET exam paper leaked. — X/@Wangchuk66
(2026-07-25). Mamdani, Netanyahu and the capitalist state. wsws.org Mamdani's declaration that he will not arrest Netanyahu is, as a factual matter, a reversal. As a candidate, he pledged to arrest Netanyahu if he came to New York, and as recently as July 18 he said in an interview with the New York Times that he was in "active conversation" with the city's law department about enforcing the ICC warrant.
(2026-07-25). What's behind the Israeli crackdown in the occupied West Bank? aljazeera.com Israeli forces intensify West Bank raids as settlers escalate attacks and settlement expansion accelerates.
(2026-07-25). Friday Nite Videos | July 24, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | July 24, 2026 |
(2026-07-25). Wisconsin: Peace Justice Events July 25-August 2, 2026 (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org All events listed below are on our WNPJ website calendar. Check out the whole calendar here.
(2026-07-25). Manitowoc, WI Rally Demands Justice for Those Killed by ICE and Police. wibailoutpeople.org 
Manitowoc, Wisconsin July 25, 2026. Photo: @wi.bopm. | Rally protest sponsored by Progressive Lakeshore People (PLP): | Manitowoc, Wisconsin July 25, 2026. Photo: @wi.bopm. | Manitowoc, Wisconsin July 25, 2026. P…
(2026-07-25). T. rex fossil sold for $50.1 million. wsws.org Ever larger amounts on such "trophies" are being spent by members of the wealthy elite while support for basic science is slashed.
(2026-07-25). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-25). Shaheen lodges complaint against LPL franchise. tribune.com.pk 
Controversies continue in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) as Pakistan T20I captain Shaheen Afridi has lodged a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Unit after being "dropped" during a match. | The upset Pakistani fast bowler was about to return home, but franchise officials and organizers apologized and persuaded him to stay. | Even before the start of the League, the Indian owner of Jaffna Kings, Manjot Karla, was arrested by Sri Lanka's Special Investigation Unit on allegations of fixing. The organizers later revoked the team's ownership rights, and organising company and Sri Lanka Cricket is now managing the s…
(2026-07-25). 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.
(2026-07-25). Australian industrial workers denounce death threat against Will Lehman. wsws.org "When I saw the picture posted it made me feel sick to my stomach. It shows that the UAW leadership are scared of Will. Why else would you threaten him and try to intimidate him?"
(2026-07-25). Netanyahu to meet with Trump in Washington on Tuesday, office says. al-monitor.com July 24 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington on Monday and will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, according to a statement from Netanyahu's office.Netanyahu will also attend U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, his office said. (Reporting by Emily Rose, Steven Scheer; Writing by Yasmine Ghania; Editing by Toby Chopra)…
(2026-07-25). Youthful Bearman believes he can win. tribune.com.pk 
Oliver Bearman has made a spotty start to his Formula One career, but he told AFP he has "what it takes to become a world champion", hopefully for Ferrari. | At just 21, the Englishman started his second full season strongly for Haas, with top-10 finishes in the first two races but has since picked up only one more point. | Part of a quintet of youngsters in the paddock, Bearman trails behind Franco Colapinto and Isack Hadjar, in their early twenties, as well as 18-year-old Arvid Lindblad. | But they have all been overshadowed by Kimi Antonelli, who turns 20 next month and tops the driver standings with more p…
(2026-07-25). The AfD's application to visit Northern Cyprus: What was the purpose and why rejected? unitedworldint.com By Yener Gàºne≈ü Committee on Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid of the Bundestag has, for the second time, rejected an official visit to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) planned by AfD deputies Achim Kà∂hler and Maximilian Krah, both member of the Commission. Kà∂hler and Krah stated that the Bundestag had rejected the initial …
(2026-07-25). Israel 'pushed for ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan's removal'. newarab.com 
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar Two-thirds of ICC members voted on Friday to remove
(2026-07-25). Is Western democracy just weaponized chaos? Russia's Zakharova says it breeds pure 'hatred'. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticized Western governments, accusing them of using democratic rhetoric to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries. Speaking about global politics, the European Union, NATO, and international organizations, Zakharova claimed Western institutions promote division and pressure nations that follow different political paths. She also defended groups such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and argued they operate through consensus and diplomacy. Her remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Western countries over security, sovereig…
(2026-07-25). Commission approves at least $300 million in funding to expand bike and walking trails in Philly area. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A regional transportation planning board has approved at least $300 million in federal, state and local funding to expand pedestrian and bike trails in the Philadelphia region. | La…
(2026-07-25). James hopes to bring title magic to 76ers. tribune.com.pk 
LeBron James announced on Friday he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season, with the 41-year-old NBA superstar hoping to transform another franchise into a championship team. | James, the NBA all-time scoring leader and a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, has won four titles in a 23-year career, most recently with the Los Angeles Lakers. | But "King James" announced on June 30 that he would depart the Lakers as a free agent, sparking a frenzy of speculation as to his next team. | "I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and…
(2026-07-25). Meddling Through Mistranslation: US Interferes in Nicaragua's Elections. orinocotribune.com 
By Becca Renk Foster — Jul 23, 2026 | Using deliberate distortion of a speech by co-president Daniel Ortega, the U.S. has kicked off a campaign to meddle in Nicaragua's elections by erroneously announcing that Nicaragua will no longer hold elections. | In a novel turn, the U.S. has kicked off a campaign to meddle in Nicaragua's elections by erroneously announcing that Nicaragua will no longer hold elections. | On July 19th, in a speech to 70,000 gathered in Managua's Plaza de Fe to mark the 47th anniversary of the triumph of the Sandinista Popular Revolution, Nicaraguan co-president Daniel Ortega made refere…
(2026-07-25). Pirlo set for Italy job after Guardiola rejection, report says. tribune.com.pk 
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has reached an agreement with former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo to become the national team's coach on a four-year deal, Italian daily La Repubblica reported on Friday. | Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in history, Pirlo won the 2006 World Cup with Italy and enjoyed a distinguished club career with Inter Milan, AC Milan and Juventus. | The 47-year-old is currently in charge of Dubai United, ‚Å who compete in the UAE First Division League. | Pirlo managed Juventus during the 2020-21 season, &…