(2026-07-28). Trump says of progress in Iran talks as foes hold fire. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump on Monday voiced optimism at the prospects for a negotiated peace deal with Iran, as the two sides held their fire for a third consecutive day. | Fighting between the longtime foes has been paused since Friday after 13 nights of renewed US strikes on the Islamic republic sparked by a breakdown in diplomacy over Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-07-28). Iran's new war script revealed: Mojtaba vows US won't decide when there is war or peace in the Gulf. hindustantimes.com Iran has ruled out fresh negotiations with the U.S., insisting Washington cannot dictate the timing of war or peace. As Tehran signals an "offensive phase" despite America's pause in strikes, tensions across the Gulf continue to rise, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining at the center of the escalating standoff.
(2026-07-28). Qatar launches diamond exchange as Hormuz crisis chokes LNG exports. al-monitor.com Qatar's new diamond exchange is an effort to diversify from the country's main exports, LNG and petroleum products, which have been severely cut as a result of the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
(2026-07-28). foreign minister discusses security of Strait of Hormuz with Saudi, Omani counterparts. al-monitor.com DUBAI, July 28 (Reuters) – Iran's foreign minister discussed issues related to the security of the Strait of Hormuz in separate phone calls with his Saudi and Omani counterparts on Monday evening, according to a statement published on his Telegram channel on Tuesday. The statement said Abbas Araqchi "discussed the latest bilateral and regional developments, and emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation and advance joint diplomatic efforts to establish stability in the region."
(2026-07-28). As imperialist wars converge, Ukraine strikes Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea. wsws.org Ukraine struck an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea on Saturday claiming it was carrying drone and missile cargo destined for Russia. Iran threatened retaliation, and Russia said it was a commercial vessel carrying civilian cargo.
(2026-07-28). Trump says US is talking with Iran right now. al-monitor.com By Bo EricksonWASHINGTON, July 27 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that the United States is having"good talks" with Iran "right now."Trump, on Air Force One on his way to Michigan, said he has "plenty of time" to deal with Iran."There's a good chance that something could happen," Trump said about a potential deal with Iran.The president also said he will ask Russia about providing satellite imagery to assist Iran. "I'll ask Putin about it," Trump said. "We'll find out."
(2026-07-28). Houthis pushing to model Hormuz control in Red Sea, Yemeni FM says. al-monitor.com By Timour AzhariRIYADH, July 27 (Reuters) – Yemen's Houthi Movement aims to replicate Iran's Hormuz Strait strategy in the Red Sea by disrupting shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb and hasbeen emboldened by an insufficient international response, Yemen's top diplomat said on Monday. "The Houthis want to copy the Iranian model and this will shut down two main straits, the gateways into the Gulf and Red Sea," Yemeni Foreign Minister-designate Afrah Al-Zouba said, speaking to a small group of journalists at the Yemeni embassy in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
(2026-07-28). Netanyahu heads to US for first Trump meeting since Iran war. al-monitor.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday for the first time since the start of the Iran war, over which they have publicly disagreed. | Relations between Netanyahu and Trump have occasionally appeared strained in recent months, but both have sought to tone things down.
(2026-07-28). Trump says he is ready for military action if Iran talks fail, Axios reports. al-monitor.com July 27 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday Washington was in "very deep talks with Iran" and warned that he is ready for "strong military action" if diplomacy failed."Not much time. Either it goes fast or not at all," Trump told Axios when asked how long he was willing to give for talks.(Reporting by Bhargav Acharya in Toronto; Editing by Daphne Psaledakis)…
(2026-07-28). US, Iran trade rival claims over fragile truce. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was having "good talks" with Iran and there was a chance of a deal over their conflict, but warned that US strikes would resume if the negotiations failed to deliver. | Washington abruptly suspended a two-week campaign of air strikes against Iran on Saturday in Trump's latest strategic U-turn in the five-month-old conflict. | "We're talking right now," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, adding that Iran wanted to talk "because we've been hitting them very hard." | "We're having good talks," he said. "I think there's a good chance that something co…
(2026-07-28). Trump says Iran seeks talks after strikes halted. al-monitor.com An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the two sides have communicated only through intermediaries.
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.
mondoweiss.net (2026-07-26). The farce of Trump's nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia – MondoweissThe Trump Administration and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement for the U.S. to provide the Saudis with nuclear material and equipment for a civilian nuclear program.
In announcing the signing, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, "Rest assured, these agreements uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation, while relying on the world's best nuclear technology and scientists, designed right here in the United States."
That is a blatant lie.
thecradle.co (2026-07-26). US strikes against Iran 'on hold' amid fears of depleted missile stocks, further escalationThe US has paused its strikes on Iran for the past two days after 13 straight days of attacks, amid concerns that stocks of missile interceptors needed to defend US assets and personnel in the Gulf are running dangerously low.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-26). Violating oil tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mine: ReportAn oil tanker has exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after it deviated from a shipping route designated by Iranian authorities, according to Iranian media, as the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) intercepted six vessels for attempting illegal transit through the strategic waterway.
(2026-07-28). Trump sees for Iran deal, warns strikes could resume. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump voiced optimism Monday that diplomacy with Iran could produce a deal to end the months-long war, but warned that Washington would resume military strikes if negotiations failed. | "I have a lot of patience… We'll see what happens. I think there is a good chance that something could happen," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, when asked about possible progress in peace talks.
(2026-07-28). Australian government plans harsher foreign interference laws. wsws.org The existing legislation itself amounts to a far-reaching attack on basic democratic rights, particularly against anti-war and anti-genocide activity, or any anti-government dissent.
theguardian.com (2026-07-27). First Thing: Trump continues pause on Iran strikes as Pentagon reveals higher US casualty figuresThe Pentagon updated its official war casualty database over the weekend, adding more than 140 wounded service members. The new figures show that 18 US troops have been killed and 624 wounded since the US launched its war against Iran on 28 February.
(2026-07-28). Maritime Union of Australia helps quash debate of Gaza genocide at Labor conference. wsws.org The union bureaucrats that have postured as opponents of the genocide played the linchpin role in suppressing any discussion of the Israeli regime's crimes at Labor's national conference.
(2026-07-28). Cuba's foreign minister says the island will continue to be a symbol of solidarity. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has affirmed that the island will continue to be a symbol of solidarity and sovereignty, highlighting the support activities carried out this weekend in more than 30 cities around the world. | In a message posted on the social network X, the foreign minister expressed that the displays of support from thousands of Cubans and friends demonstrate the broad international support for the Caribbean nation. | "The numerous displays of solidarity from thousands of compatriots and friends in more than 30 cities around the world are moving," Bruno Rodríguez wrote. | The Cuban foreign…
(2026-07-28). Ballet Laura Alonso llevará "El lago de los cisnes" por primera vez a Panamá y Costa Rica. cubadebate.cu El Ballet Laura Alonso, del Centro ProDanza de Cuba, realizará su primera gira por Panamá y Costa Rica con El lago de los cisnes. La compañía ofrecerá una función el 2 de agosto en el Teatro Balboa, de Ciudad de Panamá, y posteriormente se presentará del 5 al 8 de agosto en el Teatro Auditorio Nacional, de San José de Costa Rica.
(2026-07-28). China apoya a Brasil en la defensa de su soberanía, asegura Xi Jinping. cubadebate.cu El presidente de la República Popular China, Xi Jinping, sostuvo una llamada telefónica con su homólogo brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a quien le dijo además que su nación le concede "gran importancia a la posición internacional y a la influencia" del país sudamericano. Xi Jinping le dijo a Lula que ambas naciones "deben mantenerse firmemente del lado correcto de la historia".
(2026-07-28). Israel eleva sus redadas en la Cisjordania ocupada "en una escalada sin precedentes" cubadebate.cu El Gobierno palestino aseguró este lunes que el Ejército de Israel ha aumentado en más de un 41% sus redadas en Cisjordania durante la última semana, en lo que calificó de "escalada sin precedentes" coincidente con la represalia israelí al tiroteo del viernes en la aldea de Tell, en el que murieron cuatro palestinos y dos israelíes.
(2026-07-28). Con vetusto lenguaje, Departamento de Estado atribuye a Cuba todos los males. radiohc.cu Con lenguaje de la Guerra Fría, el Departamento norteamericano de Estado publicó recientemente un informe contra Cuba, a la que presenta como el supuesto origen de problemas de Estados Unidos y del Hemisferio occidental. | El libelo revela desde su título el perverso objetivo de situar a la mayor de las Antillas como el centro del terrorismo, según las definiciones de Marco Rubio, forjadas en el protagonismo en la industria de la contrarrevolución. | "Cuba: la capital del comunismo del siglo XXI" contiene elucubraciones que recuerdan la retórica tóxica de Pinochet o Videla, y aspira a otorgarle a la nación caribe…
(2026-07-28). Washington dicta el guion y la red tóxica simula el consenso. cubadebate.cu El análisis de miles de contenidos publicados en Internet entre enero y julio de 2026 muestra que la conversación digital sobre Cuba no se organizó como un debate espontáneo ni horizontal. Washington marcó el calendario y proporcionó el vocabulario; un grupo reducido de medios e influenciadores convirtió cada decisión punitiva en un relato de amenaza, fracaso y colapso; y miles de cuentas pequeñas repitieron mensajes idénticos hasta fabricar una apariencia de consenso.
(2026-07-28). Cuba redefine la atención a las personas en situación de vulnerabilidad: øQuiénes recibirán la protección social? cubadebate.cu Las transformaciones sociales en curso priorizan la identificación de los hogares en situación de vulnerabilidad en Cuba, el fortalecimiento del trabajo social y un modelo que busca trascender el asistencialismo para promover la inclusión y la autonomía. En una nueva emisión de "Cuadrando la Caja", el viceministro de Trabajo y Seguridad Social, Ariel Fonseca, y la directora de Trabajo Social, Rita Machín, analizaron los principales cambios previstos bajo una premisa esencial: no dejar a nadie atrás.
(2026-07-28). Cuba seguirá siendo un símbolo de solidaridad, afirma canciller Bruno Rodríguez. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, afirmó hoy que Cuba seguirá siendo un símbolo de solidaridad y soberanía, al destacar las actividades de apoyo realizadas este fin de semana en más de 30 ciudades del mundo. "Emocionan las múltiples muestras de solidaridad de miles de compatriotas y amigos solidarios en más de 30 ciudades del mundo", escribió Rodríguez.
(2026-07-28). The business investment boom will spark a surge in productivity. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-28). France, Spain race to curb wildfires. tribune.com.pk 
Firefighters sought on Monday to take advantage of more favourable weather conditions to subdue massive wildfires threatening the French city and tourist region of Bordeaux and a number of sites in neighbouring Spain. | They were racing against the clock as another heatwave is expected to hit both countries later this week in what has been a blisteringly hot and dry summer across Western Europe. | Authorities have evacuated about 220,000 people, including holidaymakers and local residents, in France, while further south in Spain around 100,000 have been told to leave their homes or seek shelter. | In Bordeaux,…
(2026-07-28). Mumbai's Raza Academy President visits Jauhar University to oppose demolition. ummid.com A delegation of Raza Academy Mumbai Sunday July 26, 2026 visited Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur in solidarity with the protesting students, and to oppose Uttar Pradesh government's demolition order.
(2026-07-28). Over 20,000 test licenses for intelligent connected vehicles issued in China. ecns.cn China has issued more than 20,000 test licenses for intelligent connected vehicles, opened over 57,000 kilometers of roads and completed more than 220 million kilometers of testing this year, Guo Shougang, an official with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), said Monday at a media roundtable in Beijing.
(2026-07-28). Wheat import decision sparks farmer outcry. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government's decision to import one million tonnes of wheat has revived a long-standing question: why does an agricultural country, with Punjab once known as the nation's food basket, continue to rely on imported grain despite repeated official claims of bumper harvests? | The move has sparked criticism from farmers and agricultural experts, who said the issue is not merely about wheat availability but years of inconsistent policymaking, weak procurement mechanisms and the absence of a long-term food security strategy. Pakistan is among the world's largest wheat producers, with annual output estima…
(2026-07-28). 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.
(2026-07-28). Trump's Tariff Strategy: Effectiveness and Global Impact. ummid.com Though struck down by the Supreme Court, US President Donald Trump's tariffs have returned through new legal loopholes, hitting 60 nations under a 'forced labour' pretext.
(2026-07-28). US Treasury trims 84 people, firms from its sanctions list as review continues. al-monitor.com By Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON, July 27 (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury on Monday purged another 84 companies and people from its 17,000-plus sanctions lists as part of a broader push to streamline sanctions programs and make it easier for banks to go after the most serious terrorist financing schemes.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in May launched a major review of its sanctions programs and lists to remove outdated entries and ease compliance burdens on financial institutions, later announcing the removal of 76 outdated targets.
(2026-07-28). 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.
(2026-07-28). FO slams Rajnath's remarks on Kashmir. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Monday condemned in the strongest possible terms the highly provocative and irresponsible comments by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the context of Jammu and Kashmir dispute. | "His statement not only distorts facts regarding the UN and internationally recognized Jammu and Kashmir dispute that remains on the agenda of the UN Security Council but also shows Indian government's deliberate policy to threaten regional and international peace and security," Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said in a statement. | On Sunday, Singh had stated that there would be "no talks with Pakistan".
(2026-07-28). Visa freeze hits exports, businesses. tribune.com.pk 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly frozen visa issuance for Pakistanis, hitting exports and disrupting international trade activities, business leaders have warned. | Speaking on the issue, Ismail Suttar, Founder and Chairman of the Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan, said the UAE is currently not issuing visas to Pakistani citizens under any category, creating serious challenges for exporters, traders and business delegations. He said the reasons behind the restrictions had not been officially communicated, leaving the business community uncertain about future commercial exchanges with one…
(2026-07-28). '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.
(2026-07-28). 2026 Chinese Culture Carnival opens in Tokyo. ecns.cn The 2026 Chinese Culture Carnival kicked off in Tokyo on Friday, offering young people from China and Japan a bridge for cross-cultural learning and mutual appreciation.
(2026-07-28). '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.
(2026-07-28). Just one in three Americans back Iran war, most unsure of goals, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds. al-monitor.com By Bo Erickson and Jason LangeWASHINGTON, July 27 (Reuters) – Just one in three Americans support the waron Iran, the lowest reading in a Reuters/Ipsos poll since the five-month-old conflict's early days, with most respondents saying that President Donald Trump has failed to explain his goals.The poll, conducted Friday through Sunday, also showed the Republican president's approval rating ticking higher to 37%, up three points from last month when his rating tied the lowest of his presidency.
(2026-07-28). China implements 33,000 water projects in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China carried out 33,000 water conservancy projects nationwide in the first half of 2026, with total investment reaching 515.1 billion yuan (about $76 billion), according to the Ministry of Water Resources.
(2026-07-28). China's first domestically built pure-electric export container vessel sets sail. ecns.cn China's first pure-electric inland container ship for export, a 182-TEU vessel, departed from Rugao Port in Jiangsu Province on Tuesday and is being shipped to Vietnam, according to Shandong New Energy Shipbuilding Co, the company that built the vessel.
(2026-07-28). Anime dubbing event connects Taiwan youth with mainland works. ecns.cn Taiwan youth tried voice acting during a dubbing event for mainland animations at the 25th Comic Exhibition in Taipei on Sunday.
(2026-07-28). 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.
(2026-07-28). Europe's "firewave" and global capitalism's climate crisis. wsws.org Workers must fight for the resources to mount an urgent response, but to carry out such measures without also tackling the social system producing these disasters is like firefighting on the slopes of a volcano.
(2026-07-28). Bronx public defenders walk out. wsws.org The WSWS spoke to Bronx Defenders attorneys, social workers and support staff, who launched a strike Monday over wages and working conditions.
(2026-07-28). The war at home: Record 2026-27 school closures—the working class pays for US imperialism. wsws.org The nationwide wave of closures is not the sum of isolated local decisions. It is the restructuring of public education in the interests of the financial oligarchy that declares neighborhood schools unaffordable while submitting a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget.
(2026-07-28). China strengthens seed industry IP protection. ecns.cn China has stepped up intellectual property protection in the seed industry through legal, judicial and administrative measures, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Monday.
(2026-07-28). China In Photos: Reflection of clouds on Pingtian Lake creates an optical illusion. ecns.cn A road above the clouds? | Not a dream — it's Pingtian Lake in Anhui, mirror-like reflections create a breathtaking optical illusion that looks straight out of a fairy tale. | Sky and water blend into one, creating a magical illusion.
(2026-07-28). 4 Pakistanis gunned down in South Africa. tribune.com.pk 
Four shopkeepers, believed to be of Pakistani origin, were shot dead in a suspected targeted attack in the main city of South Africa's Gauteng province, prompting calls for a thorough investigation from the local Pakistani community leaders. | The victims were killed on Saturday evening in Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg, when gunmen opened fire on their vehicle at a traffic light in the Sebenza area. South African police have launched a murder investigation, but no arrests had been made by Monday. | According to South African news outlet News24, the four men, believed to be Pakistani nationals and local sh…
(2026-07-28). MHT Direct 2nd-yr Pharmacy Admission 2026 Merit List Released, Check Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published today i.e. Sunday July 26, 2026 on its official website dsp2026.mahacet.org.in Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Pharmacy (B Pharm and Pharm D) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-28). TN NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration Window Re-Opens. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has re-opened the registration window for the TN NEET UG 2026 Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS, BUMS, BHMS, BAMS and other medical courses run by the colleges in the State of Tamil Nadu.
(2026-07-28). Australia: Labor's $10 billion housing scheme delivers under 1,500 homes in 2 years. wsws.org The Housing Australia Future Fund, a central part of Labor's election platform in 2022, was supposed to make available an additional 40,000 dwellings by 2029.
(2026-07-28). UE Union Local 1186: Justice for Corey Ruiz! Live Over Property! All Out for August 4, 2026 Madison Common Council Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-28). How Indian Gen Z Reawakened Democracy. ummid.com Although the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remained the immediate rallying point, the students movement gradually became the collective voice of a generation confronting unemployment, compromised examinations, declining public accountability and diminishing confidence in institutions that were expected to guarantee fairness.
(2026-07-28). 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.
(2026-07-28). 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.
(2026-07-28). Enrichment antics: Trump's Saudi nuclear deal. onlineopinion.com.au The Israelis had their jaws dropping and dragging on the grounds. The Saudis were cock-a-hoop. The Trump administration remains, as it always does, streaky and fickle.
(2026-07-28). China Artists Association launches digital art museum. ecns.cn The China Artists Association launched its digital art museum Saturday in Beijing, marking a milestone in the organization's digital transformation.
(2026-07-28). Chad says will withdraw from the International Criminal Court. al-monitor.com Chad became on Monday the latest country to announce plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), complaining the tribunal's effectiveness was "limited and uneven" and its activities were focused on Africa. | The move follows pressure from the United States, which earlier this month announced a campaign against the ICC, threatening more sanctions and accusing it of posing "an intolerable threat to US sovereignty".
(2026-07-28). Madison Teachers Union Board of Directors Statement About Corey Ruiz. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-28). CAT 2026 Notification Released: Important Dates. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) has published on its official website 'iimcat.ac.in' the notification of Common Admission Test 2026 (CAT 2026) along with the registration start date and other important dates.
(2026-07-28). Govt picks exporters' interest cost. tribune.com.pk 
The government on Monday approved a subsidy of Rs98 billion to provide highly cheaper loans to exporters, including 10-year loans at a fixed 5% rate, to give yet another push to exports that fell 6% in the last fiscal year despite numerous incentives. | The total estimated subsidy impact of such export schemes over 10 years at the existing interest rates is Rs270 billion. The government last month withdrew a subsidy of Rs76 billion given to pick the transfer cost of foreign remittances, underscoring its preference to promote exports over remittances. Exports remained $11.5 billion less than remittances in the…
(2026-07-28). Iraq proposes strategic economic ties. tribune.com.pk 
Iraqi Consul General in Karachi Dr Maher Mjhid Jejan has called for transforming the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Iraq into a comprehensive strategic economic partnership by substantially expanding bilateral trade, investment, technology collaboration and cooperation in AI. | He urged the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to lead trade delegations to Iraq and witness firsthand the country's remarkable economic and infrastructural transformation. | Speaking at the chamber, the consul general emphasised that although bilateral trade had started gaining momentum following th…
(2026-07-28). Monsoon keeps Punjab rivers swollen. tribune.com.pk 
Several rivers in Punjab continued to experience flooding on Monday due to monsoon rains, although the flood situation in the Chenab River showed signs of improvement over the past 24 hours, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). | The PDMA said river flows had remained stable during the past 24 hours. Low-level flooding persisted in the Indus River at Kalabagh, Chashma and Taunsa, where water flows were recorded at 273,000, 313,000 and 364,000 cusecs, respectively. | The PDMA said flood conditions in the Chenab River had receded to a low level, with low-level flooding continuing at…
(2026-07-28). Sichuan college tops Asian Speed Skating Series as event concludes. ecns.cn The 2026 Asian Speed Skating Track Series wrapped up Sunday in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, after three days of competition featuring 384 athletes from 48 teams across Asia.
(2026-07-28). Exhibition showcases ancient Chinese roofing wisdom. ecns.cn An exhibition featuring more than 50 ancient roof tiles opened Monday at the Zhengzhou Museum in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, tracing the development of Chinese roofing techniques from the Han Dynasty (202 BC—220 AD) to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368—1912).
(2026-07-28). Zaidi to meet Erdogan as Turkey-Iraq ties take off, Kurds feel sidelined. al-monitor.com The Iraqi prime minister's visits to Ankara and Riyadh underscore Baghdad's push to deepen regional ties as Turkey seeks closer cooperation on energy and security.
(2026-07-28). 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' unveils exclusive footage at Shanghai fan event. ecns.cn Exclusive footage from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" was shown for the first time worldwide at a fan event in Shanghai on July 24, where stars Tom Holland and Zendaya discussed the film ahead of its China release this Wednesday.
(2026-07-28). Aurangzeb chairs first Access to Finance meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the first meeting of the Access to Finance Steering Committee, established to provide strategic oversight for the Prime Minister's Access to Finance Plan 2026-2028, according to an official statement issued on Monday. | The meeting focused on advancing affordable access to finance for priority sectors, including SMEs, agriculture, information technology, exports, renewable energy and housing. The committee reviewed a presentation covering governance structure, targeted outcomes and implementation workstreams aimed at expanding access to finance and strengthening fina…
(2026-07-28). Nigeria tells South Africa to curb xenophobic attacks. tribune.com.pk 
Nigeria urged South Africa on Monday to do more to prevent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants, saying repeated violence was straining ties and raising questions about whether the government was complicit. | The comments came during talks in Abuja between Nigerian officials and a South African delegation led by Special Envoy and International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola. | Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sola Enikanolaiye said President Bola Tinubu had ordered the meeting to address what Abuja described as persistent "Afrophobic attacks" targeting Nigerians and other…
(2026-07-28). Malaysia detains over 100 Rohingyas. tribune.com.pk 
Malaysian authorities detained more than 100 Rohingya Muslim asylum seekers on Monday who had gathered outside the UN refugee agency in Kuala Lumpur, saying they were seeking protection after being evicted from their homes. | All of the refugees outside the UNHCR were taken away with their belongings in four police trucks at around 8: 30 p.m. (1230 GMT), according to Reuters witnesses at the scene. | A police official, who declined to be identified, said they were being taken to police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur for further checks. | The refugees, who included women and children, said they were driven out of…
(2026-07-28). German govt vows to toughen laws after jihadist attack on Pride event. al-monitor.com The German government on Monday pledged tougher security laws following a deadly vehicle and machete attack blamed on a known jihadist militant near Berlin's Pride parade. | The attacker on Saturday ploughed a rented minivan into a crowd before slashing away at people with a machete, killing a 65-year-old Polish woman and wounding 29 others near the site of the LGBTQ community event.
(2026-07-28). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Guatemala bus, transit and delivery drivers hold protest strike; Picket line clash between striking workers and sheriff's deputies at C&H sugar in California.
(2026-07-28). '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.
(2026-07-28). China urges U.S. to stop AI hegemonism. ecns.cn China on Monday urged the United States to stop threatening Chinese artificial intelligence companies with investigations and sanctions over alleged intellectual property theft, describing such actions as "AI hegemonism."
(2026-07-28). Trump on Erdogan, Netanyahu and selling fighter jets to Türkiye. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump called Türkiye 'a great ally' when asked about selling F-35 fighter jets to Ankara.
(2026-07-28). 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.
(2026-07-28). 13th edition of Xinhua Dictionary released, circulation tops 700 million. ecns.cn The 13th edition of the Xinhua Dictionary has been published nationwide, with cumulative circulation surpassing 700 million copies.
(2026-07-28). 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.
(2026-07-28). RSS Loyalist Pralhad Joshi given additional charge of Education Ministry. ummid.com A long term RSS loyalist, Pralhad Joshi, has been given additional charge of the Ministry of Education after the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
(2026-07-28). New Indonesian museum showcases Chinese dinosaur fossils. ecns.cn The Tahir Solo Museum in Surakarta, Indonesia, opened on Friday, with a special exhibition featuring dinosaur fossils from China as one of its inaugural displays.
(2026-07-28). Gold climbs Rs. 4,000 as global prices rebound. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices in Pakistan rose firmly on Monday, moving in line with international markets, after a pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran. | The All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association reported that the price of 24-carat gold increased by Rs4,000 to settle at Rs431,736 per tola. Ten-gram gold was sold at Rs370,144, reflecting a gain of Rs3,430. On Saturday, the per-tola rate had closed at Rs427,736 after a modest rise of Rs300. In the global market, spot gold advanced 0.9% to $4,090.79 per ounce by 12: 35 pm EDT (1635 GMT). US gold futures for August delivery climbed 0.5% to $4,093, a…
(2026-07-28). Deadly flooding strikes West Virginia and Texas as global climate catastrophe intensifies. wsws.org Floods, droughts, heatwaves and wildfires mark a further intensification of the global climate catastrophe, driven by decades of fossil-fuel emissions and the refusal of capitalist governments to undertake the internationally coordinated measures required to protect human life.
(2026-07-28). In powerful rebound, PSX surges 7,200 points. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday made a powerful comeback as the KSE-100 index surged over 7,200 points, driven by easing US-Iran tensions that lifted global risk appetite, a sharp retreat in oil prices and growing investor confidence that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) would keep its policy rate unchanged at 11.5%. | The benchmark index climbed 7,241.13 points, or 4.23%, to settle at 178,262.34. It extended gains in the latter half of the session as expectations of maintaining the status quo in monetary policy strengthened. In early trading, the index soared more than 5,000 points, touching 176,392.6…
(2026-07-28). Chicago Public Schools announces 1,723 layoffs, exposing conspiracy between union and mayor. wsws.org The cuts are the outcome of the four-year contract that the Chicago Teachers Union leadership and Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson imposed on teachers in April 2025.
(2026-07-28). Savannah Guthrie pleads for help to find missing mother. aljazeera.com Journalist Savannah Guthrie has made an emotional public appeal for information about her missing mother.
(2026-07-28). China accuses US of 'AI hegemonism'. tribune.com.pk 
China's commerce ministry on Monday accused the United States of "AI hegemonism" and threatened countermeasures after senior US officials said Chinese AI companies could face investigations, sanctions and trade restrictions over the alleged theft of US technology. | The ministry said Washington was threatening Chinese companies with punishment based on allegations they used "distillation" to copy advanced US AI models, despite what it called a lack of factual or legal grounds. | Model distillation is a widely used AI training technique in which developers use the outputs of a more capable model to train or imp…
(2026-07-28). Meet Nandan Nilekani: Task Force Chief to Reform India's Exam System. ummid.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday July 26, 2026 announced the formation of a high-powered task force to reform India's Examination System headed by Nandan Nilekani.
(2026-07-28). 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.
(2026-07-28). Burlington Coalition for Dismantling Racism Statement About Nolan Wells and Corey Ruiz. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-28). MHT CET 2026 DSE Merit List Released: What Next? ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published on Saturday July 25, 2026 on its official website dse2026.mahacet.org.in Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Engineering (B.E. / B Tech) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-28). 'Earth's Greatest Enemy' Delivers A Penetrating Insight Into The Heart Of Our Dystopia. caitlinjohnstone.com.au There's a powerful new documentary out called The film breaks down how the US military has become the single most environmentally destructive institution on our planet by an extremely massive margin, walking the audience through the many ways the Pentagon an…
(2026-07-28). 13-year-old Yu sets personal best in 100m butterfly at China Elite Nationals. ecns.cn Rising Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi won the women's 100m butterfly in a personal-best 58.10 seconds at the 2026 China Elite Nationals (Outdoor) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Saturday.
(2026-07-28). Small traders seek industrial zones, relief. tribune.com.pk 
Commerce minister agrees to simplify rules, establish dedicated estates…
(2026-07-28). Trump Michigan speech: Trade war and anti-communism. wsws.org Trump's appearance combined appeals to economic nationalism with red-baiting against all political opposition.
(2026-07-28). Blatant Misuse of Power: Bhopal Activist on Jauhar University Demolition Order. ummid.com The decision of the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government to demolish 38 of the 40 buildings on the campus of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur, including the university mosque under the pretext of "illegal construction," is one of the most sweeping misuse of power such, Razia Masood, a Bhopal-based Social Activist, said.
(2026-07-28). Thai-China Cooperation Expo concludes in Bangkok. ecns.cn The four-day 2026 Thai-China Cooperation Expo concluded on Saturday in Bangkok, highlighting cooperation in trade, investment, technology and education.
(2026-07-28). 1 year since the IWA-RFC hearing on the death of Ronald Adams Sr.: MIOSHA still silent as industrial toll mounts. wsws.org On July 27, 2025, the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees (IWA-RFC) presented its initial findings of its independent investigation into the death of Stellantis worker Ronald Adams Sr.
(2026-07-28). Magnifica Humanitas: hope in the age of AI. onlineopinion.com.au Hope isn't optimism. It's acting as if a better future is possible.
(2026-07-28). Surveillance controversy erupts in India. tribune.com.pk 
Indian activists are challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over the use of AI-powered surveillance at the largest youth protest in decades, with one court case set to become a test of federal powers even after agitation ended. | The surveillance controversy erupted during last week's student protests over exam paper leaks, when demonstrators posted pictures on social media of a mobile police surveillance van equipped with cameras on a telescopic mast providing a 360-degree view of the gathering. | One protester, student activist Aishe Ghosh, has asked the Delhi High Court to declare mass survei…
(2026-07-28). Artificial inequality in the age of AI. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-28). China's power market transactions rise 24.2% in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China's electricity market transactions reached 3.68 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in the first half of 2026, up 24.2% year on year, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA).
(2026-07-28). Zelensky's new 'priority targets' unveiled, but Putin's air defenses make Russia look 'untouchable'. hindustantimes.com Ukraine is expanding its long-range strike campaign deep inside Russia, with President Volodymyr Zelensky unveiling an updated list of strategic targets aimed at disrupting Moscow's war machine. As Kyiv claims its drones can now reach over 3,000 km, Russia is reinforcing Moscow's air defenses and dismissing Ukraine's latest peace overtures.
(2026-07-28). Wisconsin: Justice for Corey Ruiz; Jail Killer Cops Demands Expand Statewide (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-28). 60-day oil stocks planned to avert crisis. tribune.com.pk 
The National Coordination and Management Council (NCMC) has given the directive to expedite work on building strategic crude oil reserves by inviting oil-producing countries to meet consumption needs for 60 days and address Pakistan's energy-security concerns. | The directive comes in the backdrop of US-Iran war that has triggered fears of a looming oil crisis. Earlier too, the government had planned to build 60-day strategic oil reserves in 2006 but the plan could not materialise due to changes in political administrations and the lack of seriousness. Moreover, the strategic oil reserves framework also featur…
(2026-07-28). AI won't run on talking points. wattsupwiththat.com AI won't run on talking points. It will run on affordable, abundant electricity. The market is already pointing us toward the fastest, most affordable path to more power. Let's take it.
(2026-07-28). Guangxi builds China-ASEAN legal corpus to handle cross-border disputes. ecns.cn Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is developing a China-ASEAN legal industry corpus to support the resolution of cross-border commercial disputes, the Guangxi High People's Court said.
(2026-07-28). Hongqiao forum to release flagship openness reports. ecns.cn Shanghai unveiled the theme and agenda Monday for the 9th Hongqiao International Economic Forum, which precedes the China International Import Expo (CIIE).
(2026-07-28). UAW secretary-treasurer debate lays bare sharp conflicts in the apparatus over administration of vast union assets. wsws.org Despite the bitter conflicts in the UAW centered around fabricated allegations against Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Mock and Vice President Rich Boyer, none of the contending factions advanced any opposition to the reactionary, pro-corporate program of the union bureaucracy headed by President Shawn Fain.
(2026-07-28). Tax relief for livelihood sectors in China rises nearly 12% in H1. ecns.cn China's tax and fee cuts for livelihood sectors, including elderly care, healthcare, education and employment, rose 11.8% year on year in the first half of 2026, according to an official of the State Taxation Administration (STA).
(2026-07-28). 46 rescued, 16 still missing after vessel sinks in South China Sea. ecns.cn Maritime search and rescue operations are underway in the South China Sea after a foreign-flagged ship encountered distress and sank in the waters on Sunday.
(2026-07-28). Dear You brings cross-strait memories to Taoyuan Film Festival. ecns.cn Chinese film Dear You will make its Taiwan debut in August in Special Screening section of the Taoyuan Film Festival, with tickets snapped up shortly after sales opened on July 27.
(2026-07-28). EconoScope | Why Yiwu can turn online trends into global bestsellers. ecns.cn A solar-powered fan hat that went viral in the United States last summer and a novelty palm hat that swept social media this year have become the latest examples of how Yiwu, China's small commodities hub, rapidly transforms online trends into market-ready products.
(2026-07-28). 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.
(2026-07-28). PML-N surges ahead in first phase of AJK elections. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Monday took an early lead in the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, winning five of the first seven declared seats after polling concluded in 13 constituencies of the Mirpur Division, with the vote was marred by scuffles and allegations of rigging. | The process of receiving unofficial and provisional results was underway till the filing of this report. | According to the complete, unofficial results from seven of the 13 constituencies, the PML-N has won five seats, while the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has secured two. | According to details…
(2026-07-28). 57 countries, 3 international organizations confirm participation at 9th CIIE. ecns.cn A total of 57 countries and three international organizations have confirmed their participation in the national exhibition of the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), Wu Zhengping, Party secretary and deputy director-general of the CIIE Bureau, said at a news briefing on Monday.
(2026-07-28). Pak-origin senator wins Australia court battle. tribune.com.pk 
An Australian court on Monday rejected an appeal from right-wing leader Pauline Hanson to overturn a ruling that she racially discriminated against a Muslim senator by telling her to "piss off back to Pakistan". | The three-judge panel of the Full Federal Court of Australia unanimously upheld a 2024 ruling that the comment, addressed to Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi on social media, was unlawful and unprotected by free speech defences. | "Today, justice has prevailed," Faruqi told reporters outside court in Sydney. "Today's win is for every single person out there who has been told to go back to where you came…
(2026-07-28). 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.
(2026-07-28). 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.
(2026-07-28). 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.
(2026-07-28). Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen seeks fresh start in Washington after injury-hit season. ecns.cn Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen said on Sunday that she would take a point-by-point approach as she prepared to face the Philippines' Alexandra Eala in the first round of the Mubadala DC Open, which kicked off Monday in Washington, D.C.
(2026-07-28). The unasked question in the Epstein case: Were any victims stateless? globalvoices.org
(2026-07-27). Oil prices drop after US, Iran pause fighting over weekend. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices tumbled more than 5% on Monday after the US and Iran paused strikes over the weekend following two weeks of attacks, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution that would de-escalate the conflict and allow shipping to resume in the Strait of Hormuz. | Brent crude futures fell $5.70, or around 5.9%, to $91.08 a barrel by 0804 GMT after briefly slipping under the key support level of $90 earlier in the session. | US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $84.51 a barrel, down $4.80, or around 5.4%. | Both contracts are trading at their lowest ‚Å le…
(2026-07-27). Iran says it will halt strikes as long as US bombing pause holds. geo.tv Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 26, 2026. — Reuters US envoy to UN says Trump paused strikes to give diplomacy more time.US official says pause occurred over concerns of depleted munitions stocks.Tehran says has 'more scepticism than…
(2026-07-27). Trump panics as Iran flexes 'Hormuz atomic bomb'? US halts strikes as Oman rushes to Tehran talks. hindustantimes.com The Strait of Hormuz remains at the heart of the Iran-U.S. standoff. Iran claims its naval forces are firmly in control of the strategic waterway, while talks with Oman over maritime security and commercial shipping continue. As tensions remain high, the Hormuz chokepoint continues to shape the regional conflict and global energy markets.
(2026-07-27). 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.
(2026-07-27). Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows. al-monitor.com By Florence TanSINGAPORE, July 27 (Reuters) – Ship traffic through Bab el-Mandeb fell on Sunday after Yemeni Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast, while transit through the Strait of Hormuz stayed low over the weekend, shipping data from Kpler showed on Monday. Eleven commodity vessels passed through the Bab el-Mandeb strait on Sunday, the lowest level in months, the data showed.
(2026-07-27). Will the Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Crisis Push Europe Closer to a U.S.-Led Military Intervention? thinktank.pk Europe's security debate is no longer defined solely by the Russia—Ukraine war. Growing instability across the Middle East has renewed attention to two of the world's most important maritime chokepoints: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb. Together, these narrow waterways connect Gulf energy producers with global markets through the Arabian Sea, the Red …
(2026-07-27). Seyed M. Marandi: Saudi Oil Is Burning Trump Has No Way Out. scheerpost.com The Trump administration's expanding confrontation with Iran is increasingly exposing the limits of military power in a rapidly changing global order. What began as an effort to pressure Tehran has, according to Iranian political analyst and former nuclear negotiator adviser Seyed Mohammad Marandi, evolved into a widening regional conflict in which Washington faces diminishing options …
(2026-07-27). Trump puts Xi, Putin on notice? Unleashes Ukraine-style sea drones to sink warship in Pacific. hindustantimes.com The U.S. Navy has showcased Ukraine-style kamikaze sea drones during the RIMPAC 2026 exercise, sinking a retired warship in a demonstration of evolving naval warfare. The drills come as Washington accelerates unmanned maritime capabilities amid growing concerns over China's expanding navy and Russia's military modernization.
(2026-07-27). Sailor killed in Ukraine attack on Iranian vessel. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel "cannot go unanswered" hours after Tehran confirmed that the attack in the Caspian Sea resulted in an explosion that killed one sailor and injured another. | Araqchi made the comments in calls with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Araghchi posted on X. | Lavrov, in a statement posted on the Russian Foreign Ministry's website, offered condolences in connection with the death of a sailor in the attack.
(2026-07-27). Iran's Middle East Attacks Trigger New Gulf Alliance as UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain Unite. thinktank.pk Iran's latest military campaign across the Middle East has done more than intensify tensions with the United States and Israel. It has fundamentally altered the political landscape inside the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). While Tehran announced that it would suspend retaliatory strikes as long as the United States maintains its military pause, the strategic consequences …
(2026-07-27). Iran says retaliatory attacks will stop if US pause holds. newarab.com 
After 13 nights of intensifying U.S. air strikes on Iran, the Pentagon abruptly suspended the campaign late on Friday, with no U.S. attacks reported on either Saturday or Sunday. | Iran, which had been following each night…
(2026-07-27). 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.
(2026-07-27). Democracy Now! 2026-07-27 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 27, 2026; "Frontlines of a Burning World": Climate Change-Fueled "Megafires" Sweep Europe & North America; "Iraq 2.0"?: Rep. Jim McGovern on Iran War, New Red Scare, Israeli War Crimes & Dem Party Divide; Israeli Army & Settlers Are Working Together to "Ethnically Cleanse" West Bank: Mariam Barghouti | Headlines for July 27, 2026; "Frontlines of a Burning World": Climate Change-Fueled "Megafires" Sweep Europe & North America; "Iraq 2.0"?: Rep. Jim McGovern on Iran War, New Red Scare, Israeli War Crimes & Dem Party…
(2026-07-27). Hormuz e BƒÅb al-Mandab: il doppio fronte marittimo che puà≤ decidere il conflitto. strategic-culture.su Il controllo iraniano dello Stretto di Hormuz e la capacità degli Houthi di condizionare BƒÅb al-Mandab trasformano il conflitto in una contesa sulle arterie dell'economia mondiale, mostrando i limiti della superiorità militare statunitense e israeliana. | Segue nostro La guerra contro l'Iran ha assunto una dimensione che supera ormai i confini del confronto militare diretto. Gli attacchi statunitensi e israeliani, la risposta…
(2026-07-27). 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.
(2026-07-27). Trump rules out missile shortages, yet US commanders admit to letting some Iran missiles hit bases. hindustantimes.com Despite Trump's denials of any U.S. weapons shortfall, commanders in the Middle East are now selectively intercepting Iranian missiles and drones, letting some hit low‚Äëvalue or empty sites to conserve scarce interceptors. This video explains how "ammo saving" tactics work, why bases are sometimes left to be struck, and what it reveals about the real strain on American stocks.
(2026-07-27). Trump is giving Iran talks little bit of US ambassador to UN says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has paused attacks on Iran to allow more room for diplomacy, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Sunday. "He's giving talks some space, he's giving it a little bit of room," Mike Waltz told the "Fox News Sunday" program.
(2026-07-27). Iran says no talks underway with US, sets conditions for future negotiations. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said Monday that it is not currently engaged in negotiations with the United States and that any future talks would depend on Washington changing its conduct. | Addressing a press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed reports that Tehran had sought negotiations with the US. "That does not accord with our principles. Claims that Iran has requested negotiations are merely reports," Baghaei said in his comments carried by the semi-official Mehr news agency. | He said Iran has consistently viewed diplomacy as a tool for safeguarding its interests. "We have never hesitated to use diplo…
(2026-07-27). UN eyeing potential Israeli war crimes in Lebanon. aljazeera.com High Commissioner Turk discusses displacement and trauma in Lebanon, asserting Israel is violating international law.
(2026-07-27). Palestine Battled Muslim, Christian, and Jewish Colonizers. orinocotribune.com By Susana Khalil — Jul 24, 2026 | Palestine has battled against colonizers, whether it be a movement, that is, not a people (as was the case of the Crusades and Zionism), or colonialism coming from another people, and will continue to struggle against them. | The eternal, saecula saeculorum clarification, the struggle of the native Semitic Palestinian people, is not religious. I am destined to reiterate this since there exists a thinking nullity which reduces the Arab-Persian world to a religious commodity. | To the point of ad nauseam, one must explain to Western ineptitude that the cause of the native Semi…
(2026-07-27). How Hakeem Jeffries and J Street Teamed Up for Arming Genocide. worldbeyondwar.org 
When House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries sent out a recent "dear colleague" letter, its second sentence cited "the position articulated by… pro-peace organizations like J Street." #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-27). Students, staff work to bring the Islamic University of Gaza back to life. aljazeera.com The university is looking to continue educating Palestinians amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
(2026-07-27). RAPID RESPONSE: Stop the war on Cuba! peoplesworld.org 
Stop the war on Cuba! Call, write, or visit your U.S. Senators and Representative to demand Congress act NOW to end the devastating blockade and drive towards war against Cuba. Support and co-sponsor both H. Con. Res. 106, "To direct removal of United States armed forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba …
(2026-07-27). Marches and events in Spain for Cuba's July 26th celebrations. radiohc.cu Various Spanish cities celebrated Cuba's National Rebellion Day with marches and commemorative events, conveying a message of rejection of the United States blockade. | The State Movement of Solidarity with Cuba (MESC) of Madrid held its traditional July 26th demonstration, which this year carried the slogan: "Siempre es 26. It's always the 26th. The struggle continues." | They also made a clear call: "Break the blockade. Cuba needs energy," alluding to the energy and economic blockade imposed by the White House against the Caribbean island. | The march in Madrid proceeded from the Atocha roundabout to the Plaza…
(2026-07-27). °Manos fuera de Cuba! Solidaridad desde la cima de Alemania. radiohc.cu 
Hace falta oxígeno. Y no me refiero solo al que escasea a casi tres mil metros de altura. Hablo del otro, del que falta cuando el imperio aprieta el cerco y la guerra económica se ensaña con un pueblo que se niega a doblegarse. Y ese oxígeno nos ha llegado desde la cima más alta de Alemania, cuando este sábado 25 de julio, ocho activistas demostraron que la solidaridad también se conquista con las piernas y con el corazón. | Ocho horas de ascenso les tomó al grupo de jóvenes —la mayoría con al menos medio año de vida en Cuba, bajo el Proyecto Tamara Bunke— alcanzar los 2.962 metros del Zugspitze. Y no…
(2026-07-27). Díaz-Canel expresses gratitude for Mexico's solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, thanked the Mexican people for their expressions of support for the island during the march held this Sunday in Mexico City to commemorate National Rebellion Day. | The president acknowledged on social media the mobilization that took place on July 26th along Paseo de la Reforma, commemorating the 73rd anniversary of the attacks on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks, an event that marked the beginning of the process that culminated in the triumph of the Cuban Revolution in 1959…
(2026-07-27). From 'Enemies Of Civilization' To Global Crusade. popularresistance.org On July 16, inside the Loy Henderson Conference Room at the U.S. State Department, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller stood before representatives of more than 60 countries and declared open season on the global left. Billed as a ministerial on the "resurgence of political terrorism," the gathering was in reality the launch of a coordinated international campaign to criminalize dissent against U.S. imperial power and its most conspicuous contemporary project: the ongoing destruction of Gaza.
(2026-07-27). CLAIM: Climate change reached into the past and collapsed Bronze Age civilizations. wattsupwiththat.com From the "is there anything climate change can't do when models are involved?" department. On the plus side, this study illustrates how natural climate cycles were involved. — Anthony Unravelling…
(2026-07-27). NATO's Military Operations and Europe's Defense Corridors. unitedworldint.com By Stefano Vernole, Deputy Director of the Eurasia and Mediterranean Research Center, Italy The international conference entitled "The Alliance to Prevent a Great War," organized by the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center, was held at the Meyra Palace Hotel in Ankara on 18—19 July 2026. UWI will present the speeches held on the conference during …
(2026-07-27). Gary Lineker, Nicola Coughlan back Gaza UK scholarships campaign. newarab.com 
Mahmoud Hasanain was an ordinary teenager in Gaza. From going to school, hitting the gym and playing video games with his friends, his focus turned to survival after Israel launched its A self-taught computer scientist from Gaza City and a former international Fortnite competitor, Hasanain wanted an opportunity to study at one of the With a passion for…
(2026-07-27). Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says. al-monitor.com July 26 (Reuters) – Israel will allow a multinational security force to enter Gaza as proposed under U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan for the enclave, an Israeli official said on Sunday, a day before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington. Netanyahu's security cabinet on Sunday approved the legal framework that would allow the force's entry to Gaza, the official said. Netanyahu is scheduled to depart for Washington on Monday and is expected to meet Trump on Tuesday.
(2026-07-27). Trump Says US Has Taken "Billions and Billions" From Venezuela and Iran Is Next. truthout.org President Donald Trump claimed that the U.S. has seized over $13 billion in oil revenues from Venezuela and is using it for "running the country" in remarks on Monday in which he threatened to do the same to Iran. Late last week, the Financial Times estimated that the U.S. has put roughly $13 billion of Venezuela's oil revenues into a reported U.S. Treasury account ever since the Trump… |
(2026-07-27). Vigil Site for Corey Ruiz at Williamson and S Baldwin St., Madison (Photos and Supply List). wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-07-27). DR Congo: Oil Company Operations Pose Grave Pollution Threat. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Oil well at Perenco's concession in Democratic Republic of Congo. | © 2026 Human Rights Watch | Pollution linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo's only oil producer poses serious health risks to communities near its operations. Perenco, the oil company, has engaged in gas flaring and waste burning that have contributed to poor air quality and not prevented oil spills from wells and pipelines from leaking into the soil and riverbeds, contributing to health risks for nearby residents.The authorities should acknowledge the threat to people's health in oil concession areas, immedia…
(2026-07-27). National Water Action Plan a practical solution to restore water supply reliability. sanews.gov.za National Water Action Plan a practical solution to restore water supply reliability | President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured citizens that government is focused on the implementation of the National Water Action Plan to ensure the delivery of running water for all South Africans, regardless of their location. | The President addressed the nation through his weekly newsletter on Monday, following the launch of the plan last week. | The five intervention areas in the plan set out the immediate technical interventions and reforms designed to target the root causes of persistent water supply challenges plaguing munici…
(2026-07-27). Oman is cozying up to China as US throws Mideast into disarray. responsiblestatecraft.org Earlier this month, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu
(2026-07-27). 'I Almost Cried': Previously Unseen Footage Shows Lindsey Graham Jubilant Over Iran War. scheerpost.com Jake Johnson Common Dreams Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died earlier this month at the age of 71, was never quiet about his desire for a military assault on Iran. But previously unreleased footage, filmed for a documentary that was in the works before the South Carolina lawmaker's death, shows Graham reacting with unrestrained jubilance to President Donald …
(2026-07-27). 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.
(2026-07-27). Youth in Nigeria Lead the Conversation on Disarmament in Kaduna State. worldbeyondwar.org 
Nigeria continues to face a severe armed violence crisis driven by insurgency, organized crime, communal conflict, and the widespread proliferation of small arms and light weapons. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-27). Midterm pressures shape Trump's strategy on Iran. infobrics.org Polls indicate that Democrats lead Republicans ahead of midterm elections.
(2026-07-27). Pakistan-administered Kashmir opens polls in violence-wracked vote. aljazeera.com First of three rounds of voting held after weeks of protests during which dozens of people were killed.
(2026-07-27). Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France and Spain battle blazes. al-monitor.com By Manuel Ausloos and David LatonaBORDEAUX/MADRID, July 26 (Reuters) – Wildfires advanced towards the outskirts of the historic French city of Bordeaux, at the heart of the country's winelands, on Sunday as France and Spain battled blazes that have already forced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people.About 220,000 people have been evacuated in France, while in Spain more than 75,000 people have been evacuated and a further 30,000 ordered to shelter in place, authorities said.
(2026-07-27). Australian Labor Party conference: Right-wing apparatus suppresses any debate. wsws.org There was a close connection between the form of the conference, which suppressed any discussion, and Labor's commitment to a program of war, austerity and attacks on democratic rights.
(2026-07-27). Saturday 7/25: Virtual Screening of "Britain's WWI Debt Crisis & Palestine" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YKSD……
(2026-07-27). Islamist attack on Berlin CSD: Government intensifies police state offensive. wsws.org The reactionary attack on queer people is being used by the federal government to push forward the expansion of the police and intelligence apparatus. Its talk of "freedom" and "openness" is thoroughly hypocritical.
(2026-07-27). Navy's GARC Kamikaze Drone Boat Blew A Hole In Ex-USS Peleliu During Sinking Exercise. twz.com 
Just days after the Navy's first combat use of a kamikaze USV, RIMPAC saw one take center stage during the sinking of an amphibious assault ship.
(2026-07-27). Mapping Israeli settler violence in the West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli settlers have set fire to a mosque in the West Bank village of Qusra, and continued violent attacks.
(2026-07-27). Disgusting video exposes brutal reality of gannet hunt. thecanary.co 
Horrifying new footage has come to light revealing the real cruelty behind the infamous Scottish Guga hunt. As workers race across the protected gannet colony on Sula Sgeir, wildlife campaign group Protect the Wild shared the video before it was scrubbed from the internet. This damning footage comes just days before NatureScot will decide whether […] | By
(2026-07-27). Shot fired outside US consulate in Canada for second time this year. aljazeera.com Police have previously suggested a link between anti-Jewish attacks in the city and shootings at the US consulate.
(2026-07-27). Egypt women inspired by World Cup heroes ahead of WAFCON. newarab.com 
Hossam Hassan's men's team enjoyed a superb World Cup run in North America, reaching the last 16 and winning a match for the first time. | Sabry, fresh from being named 2024 Women's African Champions League Best Goalkeeper, be…
(2026-07-27). Spain protests mass 'touristification' of Mallorca. aljazeera.com Thousands of protesters filled the streets of Palma to denounce mass tourism.
(2026-07-27). Giant panda Mao Zhu celebrates 12th birthday in Yunnan. ecns.cn Giant panda Mao Zhu celebrated its 12th birthday at the Yunnan wildlife park in Southwest China's Kunming City on Sunday, with bamboo furniture and a specially designed feast aimed at encouraging natural foraging and climbing behaviour.
(2026-07-27). 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.
(2026-07-27). Commission to update on final voter registration weekend. sanews.gov.za Commission to update on final voter registration weekend | The Electoral Commission will on Wednesday give details of its state of readiness for the second and final national voter registration weekend scheduled for 1—2 August 2026, as preparations for the Local Government Elections intensify. ⚪ "Eligible South Africans will have the final opportunity to register to vote, verify their voter registration status, and update their registration details, including their residential addresses where necessary," the Electoral Commission said in a statement. ⚪ South Africans will head to the polls in the Local Gov…
(2026-07-27). As Canada burns, capitalism prioritizes pipelines over people. peoplesworld.org 
TORONTO—Across Ontario, a broad range of Indigenous, climate, labor and political voices are calling on the provincial and federal governments to take responsibility for the ongoing wildfire crisis which is gripping the province and filling skies across North America with smoke. They are demanding immediate emergency action to address the situation. The wildfires continue to …
(2026-07-27). Leaks show Paul Mason secretly advised UK Chancellor John Healey to escalate Ukraine war. strategic-culture.su By Kit KLARENBERG | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Leaks reveal failed journalist Paul Mason secretly advised ex-Prime Minister Keir Sta…
(2026-07-27). CEC urges public to fully participate in AJK polls. tribune.com.pk 
With the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections set to begin today (Monday), Chief Election Commissioner Justice (Retd) Ghulam Mustafa Mughal has called on voters to turn out in large numbers and exercise their democratic right peacefully. | He assured the public that the election commission has completed all preparations to ensure free, fair, transparent and impartial polling across Mirpur Division. | Speaking to senior journalists, the chief election commissioner said the entire election | machinery had been fully mobilised and that comprehensive administrative, logist…
(2026-07-27). California faith leaders to immigrants: You are not alone. peoplesworld.org 
TRUCKEE, Calif.—In the small town of Truckee in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, some 50 people—including leaders of a variety of faith traditions—gathered on July 25 to pledge their solidarity with immigrants who are under attack by the Trump regime. Speakers at the rally agreed that the struggle for immigrant rights had reached a …
(2026-07-27). IDAC head's resignation accepted. sanews.gov.za IDAC head's resignation accepted | President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the request by the Independent Directorate Against Corruption's (IDAC) head, Advocate Andrea Johnson, to resign with immediate effect. ⚪ The President acceded to the request in terms of section 12(8)(a) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act of 1998. ⚪ Johnson has come under scrutiny for her role in certain prosecutorial matters arising from her evidence at the Madlanga Commission. ⚪ "The President's agreement follows a recommendation by [the] Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, and supported by Nati…
(2026-07-27). 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.
(2026-07-27). China launches EDV system for 10 crops to strengthen seed IP protection. ecns.cn China formally launched an essentially derived variety (EDV) system for agricultural plants Monday, with an initial list covering 10 crops, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said at a press conference in Beijing.
(2026-07-27). Over 800 officials, professionals arrive in Xinjiang for 3-year assistance mission. ecns.cn Over 800 selected officials and professionals from more than 130 central central departments and organizations on Sunday arrived in UrumqI, capital of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, to commence their three-year assistance mission in the westernmost area of the country.
(2026-07-27). 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/…
(2026-07-27). Why inequality survives democratic politics. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-27). Greater Manchester's working class rallies against far-right advance. thecanary.co 
Across Greater Manchester, the last few years have seen a rise in openly racist street activity and anti-Muslim attacks. Unprecedented electoral success for Reform in the recent local elections met and likely spurred this on. This mirrors familiar trends across Britain, wider Europe and internationally. Open fascism swells in Greater Manchester The first half of […] | By
(2026-07-27). In Israel vote, ex-army chief emerges main rival to Netanyahu. al-monitor.com As Israel heads into a fiercely contested general election on October 27, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the principal challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. | Eisenkot's rise comes at a pivotal moment in Israeli politics, with the election widely viewed as a referendum on the long-serving premier's leadership in the violent aftermath of Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
(2026-07-27). How Israel uses settler-soldier terror to colonise the West Bank. aljazeera.com Settler attacks are not isolated incidents. They are all part of a strategy to grab land and colonise.
(2026-07-27). 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?
(2026-07-27). The World of Fashion in BRICS. infobrics.org Interview with Natalia Mironova, fashion market expert, director of business programmes for media holding ProFashion, organiser of international business programmes and industry forums, including Central Asia Fashion, Bee Fashion Forum, InleGmash…
(2026-07-27). Reject Pax Silica! Reject RIMPAC and other Military Exercises! worldbeyondwar.org 
Since the beginning of his term, President Marcos has always relied on the 'legacies' of his father, former dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., from agricultural policies to financial programs, while continuing to act as a lapdog of the United States in Asia. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-27). Fetterman Might Leave Democratic Party Because the Only Thing He Loves More Than Israel Is Attention. theintercept.com 
Why is the senator floating the idea of leaving the Democratic Party? Well, Israel, of course. Though he sure loves the media coverage.
(2026-07-27). Hajj Savings Scheme on the cards. tribune.com.pk 
In a historic first, Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has launched a comprehensive 16-page multi-year Hajj Policy and Plan covering 2027 to 2030. | Designed to bring long-term stability and cost efficiency to Hajj operations, the strategy relies on securing three- to four-year contracts in Saudi Arabia for air travel, accommodation, transport, catering, and baggage management. | Under this new framework, 60% of the overall quota is designated for the Government Scheme while 40% goes to private operators. Additionally, all paper cash transactions have been eliminated, routing all…
(2026-07-27). Probe traces JAAC funding to India: Tarar. tribune.com.pk 
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday said an investigation had uncovered an India-linked digital disinformation network that financed and amplified social media campaigns associated with the banned Joint Action Committee (JAAC) in AJK, alleging that the operation was designed to spread anti-state narratives. | Addressing a press conference, the minister said security agencies had earlier arrested a digital service provider whose activities were allegedly connected to India. | He said investigators had established that payments for promoting social media content in Pakistan were routed throu…
(2026-07-27). Wildfires force evacuations across southern Europe. tribune.com.pk 
Massive wildfires continued to rage across parts of southern Europe on Sunday, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in France and Spain, threatening communities near major cities and prompting international firefighting assistance as authorities warned that strong winds and extreme weather could further complicate efforts to contain the blazes. | Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez acknowledged that "difficult hours" lay ahead in the battle against the country's wildfires but said firefighters had made encouraging progress overnight in slowing the ad-vance of flames around Madrid. | Speak…
(2026-07-27). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes, which can be made, in a very narrow field." — Niels Bohr…
(2026-07-27). Lebanon's displaced endure 'exhaustion and despair'. aljazeera.com UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker said that Lebanon's displaced endure 'exhaustion and despair'.
(2026-07-27). The AI military complex: Which are the main companies in it? aljazeera.com Billions of dollars are flowing into a handful of companies now leading the AI transformation of militaries.
(2026-07-27). Madison, August 6, 2026: Lanterns for Peace at Tenney Park. wibailoutpeople.org 
Annual Lanterns for Peace at Tenney Park, Wall Family Pavilion, 402 N. Thornton Ave. Madison, 6: 30 — 8: 30 pm Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin (PSR WI) invites you to the annual Lanterns for Peace event, commemorating the 81st anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. This family-friendly gathering invites our community to reflect, create, and …
(2026-07-27). White House boasts of deportation concentration camps. thecanary.co 
The White House's official X account has posted an image glorifying its racist ICE thugs and its 'deportation maxxing' concentration camps. While human beings responded with disgust, many US right-wingers don't think it was racist enough. 'Be more racist' The rabid 'MAGA' right responded to…
(2026-07-27). Constitutional Court ruling restricting Gagauzia's autonomy. unitedworldint.com The Constitutional Court of the Republic Moldova has issued a ruling restricting the acquired rights of the Gagauz people. On July 9, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Moldova ruled that elections in Gagauzia would be organized under the authority of the Central Electoral Commission in Chi»ôinƒÉu. It also terminated the activities of the …
(2026-07-27). China to promote brain-computer interface technology in disability rehabilitation. ecns.cn During the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026—2030), China will promote the use of smart rehabilitation devices integrated with non-invasive BCI technology to enhance rehabilitation services for people with disabilities, the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF) said on Monday.
(2026-07-27). Firefighters battle wildfires in Spain's eastern Castellon province. aljazeera.com Wildfires in Spain's Castellon region have burnt more than 4,300 hectares and forced 15,000 residents to evacuate.
(2026-07-27). 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.
(2026-07-27). KZN Premier launches crime prevention programme to promote peace in hostels. sanews.gov.za KZN Premier launches crime prevention programme to promote peace in hostels | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has launched the Ayihlale Phansi Ibambe Umthetho Programme, an initiative aimed at promoting peace, safety, stability and social cohesion within hostel communities. | The programme was officially unveiled during a Hostel Cleansing Ceremony held at Buyafuthi Hostel in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, on Saturday. | Ntuli was accompanied by KwaZulu-Natal Director-General Nokuthula Khanyile and Acting Head of the Department of Community Safety and Liaison Funi Makhanya. | The ceremony was a joint initiative betwee…
(2026-07-27). US resumed aggression against Iran only to demonstrate its woeful incompetence. infobrics.org American aggression against Iran has not only failed to truly degrade Tehran's capabilities (key missile bases and stockpiles remain largely intact after months of fighting), but also exposed how fragile US power becomes when rhetoric about "limitless capacity" finally collides with industrial and political reality. It seems no power in the political West (including the US) has learned anything from the NATO-orchestrated Ukrainian conflict.
(2026-07-27). Media crisis: Tarar blames PTI policies. tribune.com.pk Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Monday said media policies introduced in 2019 were the primary cause of the financial difficulties facing Pakistan's media industry, saying those measures significantly shrank the sector's financial space and their effects continued to be felt years later. | Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the National Press Club's website, the minister said it was the government's responsibility to formulate policies that strengthened the media industry and ensured journalists could earn a dignified livelihood. | Referring to the financial challenges confronting media organisati…
(2026-07-27). Proposed DHS Work Authorization Rule Threatens Immigrant Domestic Violence Survivors. hrw.org Click to expand Image | In Homestead, Florida, women and their children listen to an explanation of their legal rights and strategies for preparing their families if a parent is detained or deported, January 17, 2025. | © 2025 Rebecca Blackwell/AP Photo…
(2026-07-27). How social media invented the 'world's most racist country'. links.org.au 
Martín Mosquera looks at how the anti-Argentine campaign during the World Cup quickly morphed into hate speech disguised as progressive discourse.
(2026-07-27). Youth football tournament brings together players from Jiangxi, Taiwan, Hong Kong. ecns.cn The 2026 Jiangxi-Taiwan-Hong Kong Youth Football Friendship Tournament kicked off on Sunday in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, bringing together more than 80 young players from Nanchang, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
(2026-07-27). Czech children's choir performs with Chinese youth in Changsha. ecns.cn The JITRO Children's Choir from the Czech Republic joined young Chinese performers Friday at the Jilin Provincial Concert Hall in Changchun for a program blending folk songs and international classics.
(2026-07-27). 'We will not be bullied': Plymouth Township pushes back against proposed Conshohocken data center. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Plymouth Township Council is accusing the developer of a proposed data center in Conshohocken of intimidation and bullying over their opposition to the controversial plan. | The 2 million-square-foot facility would span 10 existing buildings at the recently…
(2026-07-27). Protests continue against police and ICE killings in Wisconsin, Texas. wsws.org While hundreds demanded justice for Corey Ruiz and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, the officers responsible for their deaths remain unidentified, uncharged and protected by the state.
(2026-07-27). Burnham welcomes Zelenskyy as first international guest. aljazeera.com Andy Burnham, Britain's new prime minister, welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the United Kingdom.
(2026-07-27). Majority of Americans see Iran war as tougher than expected: poll. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-27). Israel's violence engulfs occupied West Bank. wsws.org Netanyahu is set to meet US President Donald Trump in the White House on Tuesday, his seventh meeting in Trump's second term, far outpacing any other world leader.
(2026-07-27). Nvidia plans $250bn push to bolster OpenAI's infrastructure ambitions. aljazeera.com Political backlash grows as US states propose bans on new data centres, raising challenges for Nvidia and AI industry.
(2026-07-27). Jiaxing Nanhu Airport in east China launches first cargo route to North America. ecns.cn Jiaxing Nanhu Airport in Zhejiang Province opened its first North American cargo route Sunday, with a Boeing 747 freighter carrying 100 metric tons of goods to Los Angeles.
(2026-07-27). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-27). Beijing deploys 72 service robots across city parks. ecns.cn A total of 72 specialized robots will be put into use across 14 municipal parks in Beijing by the end of July, launching a smart management model for the city's public green spaces.
(2026-07-27). THE PLOT AGAINST THE MIDTERMS. progressivehub.net SEYMOUR HERSCH | SUBSTACK…
(2026-07-27). UN chief urges immediate removal of all Syria sanctions. al-monitor.com United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged the removal of all sanctions imposed on Syria during the era of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad, as he concluded a two-day visit to the country. | Syria's new authorities, who took power in December 2024, are trying to turn the page after more than 13 years of war, and to reboot the economy and rebuild infrastructure and institutions.
(2026-07-27). Saturday 7/25: California Single Payer Meeting For Heatlhcare. indybay.org Eric Quesada Center | 518 Valencia St | San Francisc…
(2026-07-27). Punjab govt steps up anti-smog drive. tribune.com.pk 
With the onset of the winter smog season still months away, Punjab has stepped up pre-emptive enforcement against major sources of air pollution, launching a province-wide campaign targeting brick kilns, industrial units, plastic manufacturers, construction sites and smoke-emitting vehicles. | In an effort to reduce emissions before pollution levels begin to rise, the Punjab Environment Protection Agency (EPA) said its strategy focuses on early intervention rather than reactive measures, with regional enforcement teams directed to intensify inspections, strengthen compliance and deploy pollution-control equipm…
(2026-07-27). Punjab imposes 60-day ban on swimming. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province for 60 days, banning swimming in rivers, canals, dams, lakes and ponds, bathing in accumulated rainwater, and unauthorised boating, citing heightened risks to public safety during the ongoing monsoon season. | According to a notification issued by the Punjab Home Department, the restrictions came into immediate effect under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, and will remain in force for 60 days unless withdrawn earlier. | The ban prohibits bathing in rainwater accumulated on streets, roads, open spaces and other public places.
(2026-07-27). China's premier lotus exhibition opens in Shandong. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of the 23rd China (Tengzhou) Weishan Lake Red Lotus Wetland Culture and Tourism Season was held on Sunday in Tengzhou, east China's Shandong Province, alongside the opening of the 40th Lotus Exhibition.
(2026-07-27). 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.
(2026-07-27). Punjab's AI future begins with people. tribune.com.pk 
Every technological revolution arrives with a familiar cycle of anticipation, anxiety and exaggerated expectation. Artificial Intelligence is no exception. Depending on whom you ask, it is either destined to solve every challenge confronting society or to disrupt every profession we know. | Neither view is particularly helpful. | Throughout history, transformative technologies have never altered the trajectory of nations simply because they existed. Progress has never been determined by innovation alone. It has been shaped by the institutions that embraced it, the leadership that guided it and the people who c…
(2026-07-27). Saturday Protest at SF Tesla Demands Justice for Lorenzo and Johan. indybay.org Trump reign of terror's latest victims sparks outrage from San Franciscans of all cultures…
(2026-07-27). Suzhou's above-designated-size industrial output exceeds 2.5 trillion yuan in H1. ecns.cn Industrial enterprises above designated size in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, recorded a gross output value of 2.50 trillion yuan ($368.2 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 6.9% from a year earlier, according to data released Friday by the city's statistics bureau and a local survey team of the National Bureau of Statistics.
(2026-07-27). Trump's authoritarian play against foreign journalists. onlineopinion.com.au For nearly a century, foreign correspondents have come to the United States precisely because this country prided itself on welcoming scrutiny. Now, the Trump administration proposes to turn that legacy on its head.
(2026-07-27). Kenosha, August 29, 2026: Blake Family 6th Annual Block Party! wibailoutpeople.org 
Event by BCD Racism For six years, the Blake Family Block Party has brought our community together for a day of laughter, connection, and celebration. We're excited to welcome everyone back for another unforgettable afternoon filled with family fun, live entertainment, and community spirit! Saturday, August 29, 2026 1PM — 5PM 28th Avenue (between 40th …
(2026-07-27). Wreckage of missing passenger minibus found at mountain collapse site in Chongqing. ecns.cn Rescuers have discovered the wreckage of a passenger minibus that went missing following a mountain landslide in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, according to local authorities.
(2026-07-27). Protests erupt in Libya's Tripoli as anger grows over power cuts. aljazeera.com Protesters shut roads and the foreign ministry in Tripoli as a civil disobedience campaign over power cuts spreads.
(2026-07-27). Israeli raid sparks fire at UN Palestinian refugee centre. aljazeera.com Israeli forces raided a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees training centre.
(2026-07-27). British court dismisses Bahrain's bid to block activists' spyware lawsuit. aljazeera.com Ruling establishes that countries using spyware on people in the UK can be sued.
(2026-07-27). The Right Seeks to Capitalize on Berlin Pride Attack — Even as It Poses Its Own Existential Threat to Queer Lives. theintercept.com 
Day in and day out, it is the likes of Germany's conservative parties, and the Republicans at home, who are assaulting LGBTQ+ rights.
(2026-07-27). Diomande, Real Madrid 'agree terms' for transfer of Leipzig winger. aljazeera.com After an impressive campaign at the FIFA World Cup, Yan Diomande will reportedly join world's richest football club.
(2026-07-27). Will UNESCO's heritage listing halt Israeli plans for West Bank's Sebastia? aljazeera.com Sebastia, a 3,000-year-old site, faces threats as Israel intensifies plans for land seizures and settlement expansions.
(2026-07-27). King James is coming to Philly. whyy.org After nearly a quarter of a century on the court, LeBron James wants to end his career wearing red white and blue.
(2026-07-27). FIFA's Infantino issues letter, accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate. aljazeera.com FIFA faced criticism over several issues during the tournament, including a debate over US visa restrictions for teams.
(2026-07-27). India suspends police officer for firing AK-47 at student protesters. aljazeera.com An Indian police officer has been suspended after firing an AK-47 rifle at students protesting over leaked exam papers.
(2026-07-27). Wholesale corruption of "the beautiful game" : FIFA's World Cup 2026. wsws.org FIFA and its New York billionaire partners rewrote the rules to subordinate the World Cup entirely to profit.
(2026-07-27). Internet connectivity issues stall girls' education. tribune.com.pk 
Every morning during the summer break, 16-year-old Khadija Bibi leaves her home in Kurram district and climbs a nearby hill in search of a mobile signal. Standing on the rocky slope with her phone raised has become part of her daily routine, allowing her to download lecture notes, submit assignments, and attend online classes whenever the weak connection permits. | "We live in an area where there is still no reliable internet signal," Khadija told The Express Tribune. "We frequently miss online classes and cannot submit assignments on time." A BS Computer Science student at Benazir Women University Peshawar, K…
(2026-07-27). PSNA challenges Luxon to reveal NZ's vote in ICC chief prosecutor case. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A leading Palestine solidarity group in New Zealand has challenged Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to explain why his government has not revealed how the country voted at the International Criminal Court over the ouster of ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan after intense Israeli and US lobbying. Khan has been under attack from…
(2026-07-27). Why Is Irregular Migration to Germany Falling So Quickly? thinktank.pk Germany has long been one of Europe's principal destinations for asylum seekers, labor migrants, and refugees. Since the 2015 migration crisis, the country's migration policy has become one of the defining issues in domestic politics and European policymaking. New police data for 2025 indicate a marked decline in irregular migration and human smuggling. Recorded smuggling …
(2026-07-27). When a Fascist Organization Set Up Shop in Their Town, Residents Fought Back. truthout.org There is a certain symmetry to what we have experienced over the past decade of collapsing national consensus and far right radicalization. In cities and small towns around the country, people are watching as their friendships break down along lines of political or moral agreement, and as the shadow of white nationalism towers over even the most seemingly idyllic environments. |
(2026-07-27). Main land crossing between Kuwait and Iraq reopens, state news agency says. al-monitor.com July 26 (Reuters) – The main land border crossing between Kuwait and Iraq has reopened, Iraq's state news agency cited the country's border crossings authority as saying on Sunday.The Abdali border crossing was temporarily closed after a drone attack on Thursday that caused material damage but no casualties, the Kuwaiti army said.Abdali, in Kuwait's northern Al-Jahra Province, is a key route for passenger and commercial traffic between the two countries. It was not clear who launched the drones.(Reporting by Eman Abouhassira; Editing by Alexander Smith)…
(2026-07-27). Trump berates the press, with little response. wsws.org The fascist president's remarks were a mixture of rehashed insults and incomprehensible meandering.
(2026-07-27). Sam Altman says AI has entered 'singularity': Should we be worried? aljazeera.com The 'singularity' refers to the point at which AI outpaces human intelligence and becomes difficult to control.
(2026-07-27). India clears protest site after 'cockroach' wins. tribune.com.pk 
New Delhi municipal workers were busy painting over anti-government graffiti on Sunday after the youth-led "cockroach" movement had left a landmark protest site, satisfied with the government acceding to their demands. | The social media-driven Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) had drawn thousands of demonstrators, mainly students, to the capital's Jantar Mantar site, forming one of India's largest anti-government protests in recent years. | Weeks of protests over exam irregularities and other issues affecting young Indians culminated on Sat-urday with the resignation of the education minister and the government acc…
(2026-07-27). CM orders expansion of ration scheme. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced an additional allocation of Rs43.2 billion this year for a ration card programme after Rs28 billion had been disbursed to 1.2 million registered workers through the scheme. | According to a statement issued on Monday, the number of registered workers in Punjab has reached a record 1,403,063. So far, 1,244,130 of them have received the Maryam Nawaz Ration Cards, while the printing of 4,984 cards is under way. | The registered workers obtain essential commodities worth Rs3,000 per month from 62,000 shops across the province through the card. | Under the pro…
(2026-07-27). Multan's mango gifting tradition in peril. tribune.com.pk 
Among its many identities, Multan proudly carries the title of the city of gift-givers during the mango season when thousands of people send boxes of the famous fruit to relatives, friends and colleagues across the country and abroad. | For the residents, mango gifting is not just a seasonal practice but a symbol of love, respect and lasting relationships. Carefully packed mango boxes often become a way to reconnect with old friends, honour teachers, thank customers and keep family bonds strong despite distance. A box of premium Multani mangoes carries emotional value far beyond the fruit itself. | However, th…
(2026-07-27). Burnham hosts Zelensky, promises deeper UK involvement in war with Russia. wsws.org Prime Minister Andy Burnham said "it was a very warm meeting… We got on very well indeed, and this is going to be a close partnership."
(2026-07-27). Trump-Saudi Atomic Energy Deal: Toward a nuclear Mideast? juancole.com
(2026-07-27). Rescue ongoing after flash flood hits Northwest China's scenic area. ecns.cn A flash flood triggered by sudden heavy rainfall hit the Shuangshimen scenic area in Weiyuan County, Dingxi City, northwest China's Gansu Province, at around 1: 40 p.m. on Sunday.
(2026-07-27). Britain's battery boom 'risks overwhelming the grid'. wattsupwiththat.com The thousands of batteries being deployed to stabilise Britain's electricity networks could bring down the grid, government experts have warned.
(2026-07-27). Photos: France, Spain battle 'monster' wildfires as more heat looms. aljazeera.com France and Spain are battling vast wildfires that have forced more than 325,000 people to flee, as a new heatwave looms.
(2026-07-27). Eritrea's Hybrid War On Ethiopia Threatens To Set The Whole Horn Aflame. thealtworld.com Ethiopia is on its own and cannot rely on US diplomatic assistance for resolving the spiraling regional security dilemma that Egypt orchestrated and is weaponizing against it via Eritrea. | Getachew Reda, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Advisor on East African Affairs and co-author of a
(2026-07-27). Manitowoc, September 12, 2026: Love Not Hate! Rally. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-27). Pakistan warns India against 'adventurism,' condemns Indian minister's Kashmir remarks. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Monday warned that India "must not underestimate the people and Government of Pakistan's unwavering resolve and determination to thwart any Indian adventurism," saying comments by the Indian defence minister on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute distorted internationally recognized facts and reflected New Delhi's policy of threatening regional peace and security, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO). | In the statement, the FO said that Pakistan "condemns in the strongest possible terms the highly provocative and irresponsible comments by the Indian Defence Minister in the context…
(2026-07-27). Quetta to install AI traffic signals. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-27). 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.
(2026-07-27). Chad to join raft of withdrawals from International Criminal Court. aljazeera.com Chad becomes the fifth country to withdraw from the ICC recently, amid rising US pressure and accusations of bias.
(2026-07-27). Kashmiris to decide Kashmir's fate: Sharjeel. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, said on Sunday that the people of Kashmir alone have the right to decide the fate of Kashmir. | Addressing a press conference in Mirpur, Azad Kashmir, Memon said that certain individuals had insulted the Kashmiri people through their statements, while a federal minister had attempted to create unrest through irresponsible remarks. | "It is not for Sindh or Punjab to determine Kashmir's future; only the Kashmiri people should make that decision," Memon said. He asked whether Khawaja Asif's statement reflected the official policy of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML…
(2026-07-27). Tuvalu deploys conservation NGO to arrest Chinese longliner. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Tuvalu has arrested a Chinese tuna longliner, borrowing a vessel from a wellknown conservation charity to do so. On the evening of July 9, Tuvalu Police Force maritime trackers picked up something strange about a vessel they were watching. From there, they boarded the Allankay, a vessel owned by…
(2026-07-27). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-27). Provincial budget faces tough balancing act. tribune.com.pk 
The provincial budget faces mounting pressure as the province seeks to fund development priorities while meeting strict IMF requirements. With a Rs910 billion surplus target and a Rs546 billion transfer to the federal government, concerns are growing over the resources available for public services and development projects. | The government has significantly reduced the development budget, leaving little room for major new projects and shifting its focus towards completing ongoing schemes. However, several projects included in the budget have yet to receive approval from the Executive Committee of the National…
(2026-07-27). Kazakh nomadic treasures go on display at Zhejiang Museum. ecns.cn The Zhejiang Museum in Hangzhou opened the exhibition "Silk Road Heritage: Nomadic Culture of the Kazakh Steppe" on Friday, co-hosted with Kazakhstan's Central State Museum in Almaty.
(2026-07-27). Sunday 8/2: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-07-27). Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits Taiwan. ecns.cn A magnitude-4.8 earthquake hit Xinbei City of China's Taiwan at 8: 36 p.m. on Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
(2026-07-27). 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.
(2026-07-27). Ukraine wants prototype of European missile defence system by mid-2027, official says. tribune.com.pk 
Ukraine wants a prototype for a European anti-ballistic system codenamed Freyja to be ready within the first half of next year, a senior official said, as Kyiv pushes its allies to help deliver a weapon capable of downing Russian missiles. | Davyd Aloian, deputy secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council, who oversees the Freyja project, said that an international steering committee tasked with estimating the research and development costs was due to convene for the first time soon. | Leaders from 10 European countries, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, as well as around a do…
(2026-07-27). Aerostar High-Altitude Balloons Being Turned Into Drone Motherships. twz.com 
(2026-07-27). Will Peru's new leader Keiko Fujimori reject her father's legacy? aljazeera.com Keiko Fujimori was elected president and many people are sceptical she will be able to unite Peru as promised.
(2026-07-27). Reframing AI: Human Creativity as Resistance. projectcensored.org On this episode of the Project Censored Show, cohost Eleanor Goldfield sits down with Heidi Lim from AI Resist List to discuss reframing AI, and the possible futures that both buck the current iteration of AI and avoid the binary of anti-tech vs. pro-tech. Heidi points out that the purpose…
(2026-07-27). What are 'fire clouds', the ominous phenomenon seen in France. geo.tv Firefighters in southwest France are struggling to bring a forest inferno under control before yet another heatwave descends on the country. — AFP/File
(2026-07-27). Romania downs third Russian drone. tribune.com.pk 
Romania shot down a Russian drone over the Black Sea on Sunday, marking the third such interception in as many days, as President Nicusor Dan condemned the repeated incursions into the NATO member's airspace as "inadmissible and intolerable" and the government summoned Russia's ambassador in protest. | The Romanian defence ministry said an F-16 fighter jet brought down the drone safely over territorial waters, about 12 kilometres northeast of the coastal town of Sulina. The latest incident follows two similar interceptions on Friday and Saturday, reflecting an escalation in airspace violations linked to Russia…
(2026-07-27). Pakistan's Kashmir votes: Why the election hinges on 12 disputed seats. aljazeera.com The fight over refugee representation has revived longstanding questions about democracy, autonomy and political power.
(2026-07-27). Flash flood at China tourist site kills 10. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-27). Burnham backs 'conditional' welfare support in first PM interview. thecanary.co 
In Andy Burnham's first interview as PM, the newly-minted Labour leader spoke about the need to "get really serious as a country" about "getting the welfare bill down". And how exactly does he plan to accomplish this feat? Well, Burnham claimed that he didn't want to "blame" people on benefits, before adding: It's about changing […] | By
(2026-07-27). PPP assuming role of opposition: governor. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that those who had been supporting the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government in implementing its policies and defending its decisions have reached the limits of their endurance. | Speaking to a media delegation at the Governor's House on Monday, he said the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) had now assumed the role of an opposition party. | He said the party would continue to function as a genuine opposition until the next general elections, scheduled for 2029. | He made it clear that the PPP would not return to the present coalition arrangement following…
(2026-07-27). Sunday 8/9: Solidarity With Argentine Workers!! indybay.org 2973 16th St., Suite 300, San Francisco…
(2026-07-27). Coetze leads Team SA's medal haul to nine at Commonwealth Games. sanews.gov.za Coetze leads Team SA's medal haul to nine at Commonwealth Games | South Africa has won nine medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Pieter Coetze leading the charge after claiming his second gold medal in the pool on Sunday night. | According to the Team South Africa website, Coetze's impressive campaign gathered even more momentum when he added the 200m backstroke gold to his 50m backstroke title at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre. | With two gold medals already in the bag, the 22-year-old is now the favourite to complete a golden treble in the 100m backstroke. | Coetze reached the hal…
(2026-07-27). The Age of Cheap Is Over, Critical Minerals Are Writing the New Rules. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer For about thirty years, globalization ran on a simple religion: the least cost wins. If a component could be made cheaper two time zones away, the supply chain stretched—proudly—until it wrapped around the planet. Executives optimized. Governments applauded. Consumers got used to abundance that felt normal, even permanent. Then the world …
(2026-07-27). Have We Advanced Since Homer? worldbeyondwar.org 
By David Swanson, I have no opinion on the casting or the acting or the straying from the original in the new Hollywood Odyssey. Here come some spoilers on what I do have an opinion on. | Christopher Nolan and whoever else had a role in this production obviously tried to improve on ancient morality in a particular way and not in another. | That is, Nolan de-glorified war. In this movie, we're…
(2026-07-27). Workers in Mexico, US voice support for Will Lehman after death threat by UAW official. wsws.org Support continues to grow from workers in the US, Mexico and internationally for Will Lehman, the Mack Trucks worker and socialist candidate for United Auto Workers president, following the death threat against him by an UAW International staff member.
(2026-07-27). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-27). 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.
(2026-07-27). Massive fire engulfs Gurdwara Sahib Dashmesh Darbar in Adelaide, Guru Granth Sahib saroops likely burnt. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A massive fire broke out at the Gurdwara Sahib Dashmesh Darbar in Adelaide, South Australia, late on Sunday night, with fears that the Saroops of the Guru Granth Sahib may have been bur | Massive fire engulfs Gurdwara Sahib Dashmesh Darbar in Adelaide, Guru Granth Sahib saroops likely burnt…
(2026-07-27). Tuesday 8/4: Phonebank for Cori Bush! indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/coribush1/event/918558/…
(2026-07-27). Climate change presents new threat to Philippines' UNESCO rice terraces. aljazeera.com Limited government resources undercut efforts of Ifugao people to safeguard heritage site from extreme weather effects.
(2026-07-27). 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.
(2026-07-27). 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.
(2026-07-27). A corporate landlord in Philly broke the law by using rent-setting software, tenant alleges. whyy.org 
Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! A Philadelphia tenant is suing her corporate property manager for allegedly violating a city law that formally bars such companies from price-fixing rental rates, an illegal practice that housing advocates say undermines competition and fairness in the marketplace. | Filed earlier this month in the Court of Common Pleas, the
(2026-07-27). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-27). 9th WAAMA Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Contest held in Beijing. ecns.cn The 9th Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Contest of the World Association of Abacus and Mental Arithmetic (WAAMA) concluded in Beijing on Saturday, drawing a record-high 254 contestants from 28 teams across 11 countries and regions, including Australia, Indonesia, Russia, the Republic of Korea, the United States, and China.
(2026-07-27). ECMWF Models Throwing Cold Water on Extreme Germany Heat Wave Forecast Next Week. wattsupwiththat.com Recent Germany forecasts of "never seen before heat" coming next week are already fizzling out. Of course there's going to be some hot weather next week, but probably nothing like the click-baiting media have been warning.
(2026-07-27). History of Today: Who Were These Buffoons? worldbeyondwar.org 
The film Fiume o Morte! opens with people in the Croatian town of Rijeka being asked a question on the street: "Who was Gabriele D'Annunzio?" It gives me great pleasure to report that many of them had not the foggiest idea. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-27). "It was universally understood as a revolution." An Interview with historian Matthew Stewart on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site spoke with historian Matthew Stewart about the American Revolution, slavery, abolition, radical philosophy and the democratic and egalitarian traditions in American history.
(2026-07-27). US diplomats walk out as France addresses UN Security Council. aljazeera.com US diplomats walk out of UN meeting during France's speech amid tensions over human rights chief's reappointment.
(2026-07-27). Punjab challenge extends beyond flood relief. tribune.com.pk 
Every monsoon, Muhammad Asif watches the Ravi River anxiously from his home on Lahore's outskirts, uncertain whether rising water levels will once again force his family to leave. | "Last year, the water rose so suddenly that many families had to evacuate overnight," Asif told The Express Tribune. "The government needs a stronger early warning system so people have enough time to move before the water reaches their homes." | His concerns come as Punjab enters another monsoon season after allocating billions of rupees for flood protection and irrigation in its 2026-27 budget. While authorities say emergency pre…
(2026-07-27). Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosques after deadly clash. al-monitor.com By Ali Sawafta and Mohammed TorokmanQUSRA, West Bank, July 26 (Reuters) – Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank early on Sunday, setting fire to two mosques and scrawling graffiti on buildings, Palestinian officials said.The attacks followed an incident on Friday when four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers — one of whom acted as a security coordinator for a nearby Israeli settlement — were killed when a crowd of Israeli settlers, some armed, approached the Palestinian village of Tal, southwest of Nablus.
(2026-07-27). Badin Municipal Committee approves Rs509.8m budget. tribune.com.pk 
The Municipal Committee Badin has approved a surplus budget of over Rs509.8 million for the financial year 2026-27 during a budget session. | According to the budget presented, the total outlay is Rs509.8 million with a surplus of Rs1.07 million. Total estimated expenditures stand at Rs508.8 million. | Addressing the session, Chairman Pir Muhammad Saleh Qureshi said the Sindh government provides Rs55.4 million annually to the Municipal Committee under OZT. In addition, Rs33 million is released every month for development works and salaries, amounting to nearly Rs396 million per year. | He added that Rs297 mill…
(2026-07-27). 4th round of research and rescue operation finishes after flash flood hits NW China's Gansu. ecns.cn The fourth round of research and rescue operations has been finished after a flash flood hit northwest China's Gansu Province on Sunday afternoon, CCTV News reported on Monday.
(2026-07-27). Mass shooting kills three, wounds four in Seattle. geo.tv People rush to take cover during an incident that Seattle Police described as a shooting with "multiple" victims at Seattle Center, which was hosting a Bite of Seattle food festival, in Seattle, Washington, US, July 26, 2026.— ReutersPolice official says incident reported around…
(2026-07-27). CJP stresses importance of digital literacy. tribune.com.pk 
Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on Monday underscored the importance of digital literacy among all justice sector stakeholders, observing that effective use of technology was | essential for transitioning towards an automated, efficient, and responsive justice system. | The chief justice was talking to a delegation of the Punjab Bar Council. He briefed the delegation on capacity-building initiatives being undertaken through the Federal Judicial Academy and encouraged members of the legal fraternity | to make effective use | of the available training and professional development opportunities.
(2026-07-27). The systemic problem with the CDC's response to the Cyclospora outbreak. peoplesworld.org 
Cyclospora has infected nearly 2,000 people since its outbreak, and its effects are being felt by working people across the country. Reportedly, the virus stems from the consumption of lettuce produced by Taylor Farms and distributed by the fast food chain Taco Bell. Taco Bell is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yum! Brands. Yum! Brands' …
(2026-07-27). World's first zero-carbon airport in China's Inner Mongolia cuts heating, cooling energy use by 60%. ecns.cn Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has cut annual energy use for heating and cooling by 60% after adopting a carbon dioxide-based integrated energy system, according to technical results released Saturday in Ordos.
(2026-07-27). Low-altitude aviation consortium targeting infrastructure bottlenecks founded in central China's Anyang. ecns.cn A consortium jointly launched by the Comprehensive Planning Institute of China Aviation Planning and Design Institute, Anyang Low-Altitude Economy Investment Group and other organizations was founded in Sunday in Anyang, central China's Henan Province, to address infrastructure bottlenecks in the low-altitude aviation sector.
(2026-07-27). 2026 Global English Education China Assembly wrapped up in Beijing. ecns.cn The 2026 Global English Education China Assembly concluded on Sunday at Beijing Foreign Studies University.
(2026-07-27). AI "News" Outlet Pushes False and Misleading Info Amid New Mexico Flooding Crisis. truthout.org Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced emergency orders directing $500,000 to help with statewide flooding disasters, including in Gallup, where historic monsoon rains in McKinley County flooded streets, damaged homes and tested the city's aging drainage system. Leah March, a spokesperson for the governor's office, told Source NM in an email that the funding will provide sandbags… |
(2026-07-27). Homenaje internacional a Murray Bookchin: 30 de julio 2026. indybay.org Homenaje internacional a Murray Bookchin | 30 de julio 2026 | Collectif de l'AtelierCOLLECTIF DE L'ATELIER…
(2026-07-27). El desgastedel conflicto: Ucrania, Europa y el ocaso de un gran engaño. strategic-culture.su Les prometieron la gloria, pero en lugar de eso se encontraron en el infierno | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | No ha salido como ellos decían que saldr…