(2026-07-31). Analysis-Drone strike in Egypt sparks security concerns about Suez oil exports. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Saul, Marwa Rashad and Ahmad GhaddarLONDON, July 30 (Reuters) – A drone strike that damaged two gas tankers in Egyptian waters has renewed energy security concerns about the nearby Suez Canal and a related pipeline, a vital export route for Saudi Arabian oil since the beginning of the Iran war.Even as Iran and its Houthi allies have fired on tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, Egypt's Suez Canal and Sumed pipeline continued to offer safe, northbound export routes for Saudi Red Sea energy cargoes.
(2026-07-31). US issues sanctions targeting support networks for Iran's Mahan Air. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday issued new sanctions on Thursday targeting global networks supporting Mahan Air, the Iranian carrier Washington says transports Iran's Revolutionary Guards personnel, as well as weapons and drones. The U.S. Treasury designated six entities and individuals in China, India, Russia and Iran, including several companies that act as sales agents for the U.S.- and E.U.-sanctioned airline, the department said in a statement.
(2026-07-31). Exclusive-Yemen's Houthis are attacking Saudi Arabia from Iraq, sources say. al-monitor.com By Timour Azhari and Mohammed GhobariRIYADH, July 30 (Reuters) – Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia this week from Iraqi territory in coordination with Iraqi armed groups, according to assessments by Saudi Arabia and regional partners, reflecting growing coordination among Iran-aligned militias, two officials in the region said.
(2026-07-31). Renewed Iran war raises US missile supply concerns. al-monitor.com Tehran's forces have carried out frequent missile and drone attacks in the Middle East since the breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire, raising renewed concerns about Washington's supply of the weapons needed to intercept them. | Highlighting the issue, the US military said it shot down multiple ballistic missiles fired by Tehran in an "attempted surprise attack" this week, following a deadly Iranian strike on American troops in Jordan earlier this month.
(2026-07-31). Iran's new calculus: Strike first, talk later. al-monitor.com An increasingly emboldened Tehran has put President Donald Trump in a bind.
(2026-07-31). Turkey ready to participate in post-UNIFIL force in Lebanon, Erdogan tells Aoun. al-monitor.com Aoun paid a one-day visit to Ankara amid Lebanon's push to secure an Israeli withdrawal and end the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
(2026-07-31). Amnesty flags India arms sale to Israel. tribune.com.pk 
The Britain-based rights group on Thursday documented how India has "forged a close and profitable partnership with the Israeli defence sector and has become a significant contributor to the supply chains that support Israel's military operations". | Indian state-owned and private entities transferred at least 2,596 military shipments to Israel between October 2023 and November 2025, actively fueling the ongoing genocide in Gaza, a comprehensive report by Amnesty International revealed. | The investigative report, titled "Made in India: The Supply of Weapons and Ammunition to Israel," exposes how Indian defens…
(2026-07-31). Nobel Peace Prize winner Murad says justice for Yazidis far too slow. al-monitor.com Twelve years after the Islamic State's "genocide" of Yazidis in Iraq, Nadia Murad, a former sex slave of the jihadist group, said Thursday that progress towards justice remains far too slow. | IS jihadists seized large swathes of northern Syria and neighbouring Iraq in 2014, declaring a so-called caliphate.
(2026-07-31). US resumes strikes on Iran as global war escalates. wsws.org Trump ordered a pause to 13 nights of US air strikes on Iranian targets Friday under conditions in which US munition stockpiles, especially for its missile defence systems, are running low. However, recent days have underscored that American imperialism and its allies continue to systematically escalate the war.
(2026-07-31). Trump says 'Board of Peace' reaches Gaza disarmament deal. al-monitor.com July 30 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his so-called "Board of Peace" reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Palestinian Hamas militants and other armed groups in Gaza.In a post on Truth Social, Trump cast it as a "major milestone in the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan" to end Israel's war in Gaza.Trump said the deal would be carried out in phases, with Israeli forces withdrawing as disarmament proceeds and an International Stabilization Force working with a new Palestinian police force to secure the enclave.
(2026-07-31). Explainer-What is US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace'? al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Simon LewisWASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his so-called Board of Peace reached a deal for the total disarmament ‚Äåof Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory. Trump said the agreement was "historic" and will be implemented in phases, with Israeli forces, which control about two-thirds of Gaza as of late April, withdrawing from the territory as disarmament proceeds.
english.palinfo.com (2026-07-30). Poll: Nearly half of Americans support arresting NetanyahuNearly half of Americans support the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the United States in compliance with an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to a new poll conducted by The Economist and YouGov.
(2026-07-31). Gaza ceasefire talks show rare breakthrough. tribune.com.pk 
Talks aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza have made rare progress, with mediators and Hamas leaders advancing discussions on the full implementation of a US-brokered peace plan during negotiations in Cairo, sources close to the talks said on Thursday. | A Hamas official and a diplomat familiar with the negotiations described the discussions as "positive" and "making progress", while cautioning that any breakthrough would depend on Israel's response and whether both sides could reach a comprehensive agreement. | The negotiations, involving mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye, are focused on the second…
(2026-07-31). Hamas agrees to deal for disarmament, Israel's withdrawal from Gaza. al-monitor.com Hamas said Friday it agreed to a deal to end the war with Israel that included provisions addressing its weapons and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. | The group's disarmament has been one of the key sticking points in the advancement of a ceasefire deal that has been in place in Gaza since October.
(2026-07-31). Geopolitics, oil spike drag PSX down. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed lower on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index lost around 500 points due to the intensifying war in the Middle East. | The market opened "gap-down" but found support near the 175,000 level. Trading remained under pressure throughout the session amid renewed geopolitical tensions involving the United States and Iran, which pushed international oil prices higher and heightened concerns over inflation. | The index briefly dropped as much as 1,430 points before recovering some ground. At the close of trading, the KSE-100 posted a decline of 495 points, or 0.28%, and settled…
(2026-07-31). Soccer-UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans. al-monitor.com By Alan Baldwin and Ian RansomLONDON, July 30 (Reuters) – European soccer's governing body UEFA and its 55 member nations on Thursday voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments in what could be a knockout blow to the global soccer organisation's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to external investors.In a statement that pulled no punches, Europe presented a united front to FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, whose proposal this week blindsided regional confederations and caused uproar just weeks after the World Cup staged in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
(2026-07-31). MG JW to export vehicles to Bangladesh. tribune.com.pk 
MG JW Automobile Pakistan has signed an agreement with Bangladesh's RANCON Group to export locally assembled vehicles to Bangladesh, marking a significant milestone for Pakistan's automotive industry, according to a statement on Thursday. | Under the agreement, MG JW will export 100 vehicles to Bangladesh during the current year, with total exports projected to reach 5,800 vehicles over the next four years. | Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan witnessed the signing ceremony and said the agreement would generate millions of dollars in foreign exchange for Pak…
(2026-07-31). 'Soft image revival key to economic growth'. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan possesses immense natural resources, tremendous human capital and vast economic potential, with nearly 65% of its population comprising youth, Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheemur Rehman Saigol said, stressing the need for collective efforts to project a positive image globally. | Speaking at a seminar on "Branding Pakistan: Building a Soft Image," Saigol urged all stakeholders, including the government, private sector, intellectuals and civil society, to work together for national development, poverty alleviation and strengthening Pakistan's international standing. | Form…
(2026-07-31). Iran steps up diplomatic pressure over US military presence in Europe. geo.tv Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends a press conference alongside Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein , in Baghdad, Iraq, June 28, 2026. — Reuters Bulgaria approved deployment of eight US tanker aircraft and 250 personnel.Araqchi says move facilitated aggression…
(2026-07-31). SBP reserves drop $229m to $17.03b. tribune.com.pk 
The State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) foreign exchange reserves declined by $229 million during the week ended July 24, 2026, settling at $17.03 billion, the central bank said. The drop was attributed to external debt repayments. | Pakistan's total liquid foreign reserves stood at $22.4 billion as of July 24. Of these, the SBP held $17.03 billion while the net reserves of commercial banks stood at $5.4 billion. | Furthermore, the Pakistani rupee closed at 277.81 against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Thursday, gaining Rs0.01 from Wednesday's close at 277.82, as the greenback stabilised in early Asian t…
(2026-07-31). When friendship finds its rhythm. tribune.com.pk 
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is set to return to the spotlight in a vibrant coming-of-age comedy that celebrates friendship, identity and the energy of Bollywood-fusion dance, as Netflix prepares to premiere 'Best of the Best' on September 18. | The film pairs Ramakrishnan, best known for 'Never Have I Ever', with Priyanka Kedia in a story that follows two childhood friends navigating the fiercely competitive world of collegiate dance. Alongside them is comedian and actor Hasan Minhaj, who also co-wrote the screenplay with longtime collaborator Prashanth Venkataramanujam, bringing a personal perspective to a project…
(2026-07-31). 488 national standards to take effect in China on Aug. 1. ecns.cn A total of 488 national standards, including 46 mandatory and 442 recommended ones, will take effect in China on Saturday.
(2026-07-31). China's largest associated gas processing station put into use in Xinjiang Oilfield. ecns.cn After a 15-day trial operation, a new facility for cooling associated gas at the No. 81 natural gas processing station of Xinjiang Oilfield's No. 2 Oil Production Plant began operations on Thursday, increasing the daily processing capacity of the station to 3.9 million cubic meters, becoming the largest of its kind in China.
(2026-07-31). Power, fear and submission. onlineopinion.com.au How a once serious party surrendered judgment, subordinating institutions to a single strongman—and what must be done before the republic dangerously erodes from within.
(2026-07-31). AI drives sharp gains in China's nonferrous metal earnings. ecns.cn Profits at China's major nonferrous metals companies jumped 94% from a year earlier to 418.39 billion yuan ($61.9 billion) in the first half of 2026, data released Wednesday by the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association showed. Output of 10 major nonferrous metals rose 3.3% to 41.51 million metric tons.
(2026-07-31). Ricefree kueh made in Guangdong wins fans at home and abroad. ecns.cn A traditional snack from Guangdong's Chaoshan region, known as rice-free kueh, has surged in popularity after appearing in the hit film Dear You, drawing food lovers from across China and overseas.
(2026-07-31). Reels of a vanishing heritage. tribune.com.pk 
For generations of Peshawar residents, a trip to the cinema was more than an evening's entertainment. It was a shared cultural ritual where families gathered, friendships were forged and Pashtun stories unfolded on the silver screen. | Today, many of those iconic cinema halls have disappeared, replaced by shopping plazas and commercial complexes, reflecting not only changing business priorities but also a profound transformation in the province's cultural landscape. | Every weekend, Ehtisham Khan would drive his friends to Firdus Cinema on GT Road, where long queues stretched outside the ticket window and the…
(2026-07-31). China's BeiDou system goes global with expanding applications. ecns.cn Products based on China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System have now been exported to more than 140 countries and regions, six years after Beidou's global positioning service was officially launched.
(2026-07-31). Volunteer Spotlight: Madison Chapter Member April Peterson. worldbeyondwar.org 
Each month, we share the stories of World BEYOND War volunteers around the world. Want to volunteer with World BEYOND War? Email .
; ⚪ Location: : | Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. | How did you get involved with anti-war activism and World BEYOND War (WBW)?: | I first connected with the What kinds of WBW activities do you…
(2026-07-31). Kanbula Global Geopark officially unveiled in Qinghai. ecns.cn The Kanbula Global Geopark was officially unveiled on Thursday in Tongren, Huangnan Zang Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2026-07-30). Death toll rises to 51 in SW China's Chongqing mountain collapse, 10 still missing. ecns.cn The death toll from a mountain collapse in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing, has risen to 51, and 10 people are still missing, local authorities said Thursday.
(2026-07-30). CPC leadership holds symposium to solicit advice on economic work. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a symposium with non-CPC personages to solicit opinions and suggestions on the country's current economic situation and economic work for the second half of the year.
(2026-07-31). Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard dies. tribune.com.pk 
Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, whose haunting duet 'Falling Slowly' earned an Academy Award and introduced his music to a global audience, died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin early Wednesday. He was 56. | Hansard's management company confirmed his death, saying he died following a road traffic accident in the Irish capital. Police said a man in his 50s was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle collision in west Dublin after emergency services were called shortly before 4: 30 am. He was pronounced dead at the scene. | A towering figure in Irish music for more than four decades, Hansard rose…
(2026-07-31). Australian Labor Party's national conference hails savage assault on disability services as a "reform" wsws.org In Labor's doublespeak, getting the National Disability Insurance Scheme "back on track" means stripping it to the bone.
(2026-07-31). The deadly Atlantic route: Over 140 people die while fleeing from West Africa to Europe. wsws.org The mass deaths in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean will only cease when the EU and its member governments are overthrown and brought to trial for their crimes and the murder of thousands of refugees.
(2026-07-31). Widespread protests in Bangladesh against poverty wages, mass layoffs. wsws.org The wave of protests and strikes centred in the garment industry is part of a growing international upsurge of the working class, fuelled by the economic crisis exacerbated by the US war against Iran.
(2026-07-31). Keiko Fujimori's inaugural speech: A class war agenda for Peru's oligarchy and US imperialism. wsws.org The seven "objectives" announced by Peru's incoming president express the interests not simply of Fujimorism, but of the Peruvian financial oligarchy and US imperialism, at a moment of acute crisis of bourgeois rule.
(2026-07-31). Tens of millions face Medicaid cutoff, as Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" work requirements lock into place. wsws.org A seismic change in how Medicaid benefits are distributed—requiring millions of recipients to provide documentation of 80 hours of work or face cutoff—has largely flown under the radar.
(2026-07-30). China's light industry logs steady growth in H1. ecns.cn China's light industry posted steady growth in the first half of this year, with domestic consumption expanding and exports rising at a faster pace, according to data released by the China National Light Industry Council.
(2026-07-31). American workers and youth are turning towards socialism. wsws.org A series of new opinion polls give a glimpse of the rapid shift to the left among working people, in response to Trump's wars, inflation and attacks on democratic rights, and the refusal of the Democratic Party to fight.
(2026-07-30). The 2026 China-ASEAN Education Exchange Week kicks off in Guiyang. ecns.cn The 2026 China-ASEAN Education Exchange Week opened in Guiyang, Guizhou Province on Wednesday.
(2026-07-31). World Rugby says no ultimatum given to Samoa over governance fiasco. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Christina Persico of RNZ Pacific World Rugby has denied reports that it gave Samoa an ultimatum to sort out problems over which body governs the sport in the country, or face a ban from international competition. This follows reports that the Samoan government was given 24 hours — until Friday — to accept a…
(2026-07-31). 'Fuel price hikes necessary for stability'. tribune.com.pk 
Addressing concerns over petroleum prices, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said adjustments in petroleum product prices are directly linked to fluctuations in international oil markets and are necessary to maintain macroeconomic balance and fiscal discipline. | Speaking at a media briefing to launch the Ministry of Planning's Monthly Development Update for July, Iqbal said Pakistan had successfully moved its economy away from the risk of default and onto a path of recovery and stability. The government's priority now was to protect this stability and turn it into sustainable growth, increased investment and more…
(2026-07-31). University of Washington names new Middle East Center director 3 months after political firing of Aria Fani. wsws.org The appointment follows the political removal of Aria Fani for criticizing US and Israeli military aggression, part of a nationwide campaign by university administrations to suppress anti-war and anti-Zionist speech.
(2026-07-31). Pakistan exits war-risk list. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and its territorial waters have been removed from the Listed Areas of Lloyd's Market Association's Joint War Committee (JWC), after more than two decades, a move that will help reduce war-risk insurance premiums and shipping costs. | The announcement was made by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry while addressing the 2nd Pakistan Logistics and Shipping Summit (PLSS) 2026 on Thursday. The summit was attended by senior government officials, policymakers, representatives of financial institutions, logistics and shipping companies, freight forwarders, maritime experts, tr…
(2026-07-30). Chinese vice premier holds video call with U.S. treasury secretary, trade representative. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also China's lead person for China-U.S. economic and trade affairs, held a video call on Thursday with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
(2026-07-31). The Great "Hot Drought" Humbug: Why Lake Powell Is Really Drying Up. wattsupwiththat.com It is collapsing because a standard, historically recurring dry spell hit a river system that was already being pumped dry past its physical limits.
(2026-07-30). Singapore's employment expands for 19th straight quarter. ecns.cn Singapore's labour market sustained its upward momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with total employment rising for the 19th consecutive quarter.
(2026-07-30). Guangxi's Qinzhou Port hits record H1 trade volume of 144.05 bln yuan. ecns.cn Port of Qinzhou registered import and export volume of 144.05 billion yuan in the first half of 2026, surging 32.8% year-on-year to a historic high for the period.
(2026-07-31). Turkey, Pakistan among 14 countries backing Saudi Arabia's anti-Houthi Red Sea alliance. al-monitor.com Riyadh won political backing from 14 countries for its proposed maritime defense coalition, but members have yet to commit to joining as Washington weighs its position.
(2026-07-31). Chinese mainland to promote CEPA upgrade with Hong Kong: spokesperson. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) will work with the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to promote a new round of upgrade to the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) between the mainland and Hong Kong.
(2026-07-31). Gordie Howe bridge opens amid Trump's tariff blackmail against Canada. wsws.org The opening of the vital Detroit-Windsor crossing exposes both the international integration of production and the efforts of the capitalist parties and union bureaucracies to divide workers through nationalism and trade war.
(2026-07-31). Britain's ban on Palestine Action group to be considered by top court. al-monitor.com LONDON, July 30 (Reuters) – The United Kingdom's Supreme Court has said it will hear an appeal against a lower court ruling that Britain's decision to ban campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was lawful.London's Court of Appeal ruled in June that proscribing Palestine Action under terrorism laws was lawful because of its support for violence, after the High Court ruled in February that the ban unlawfully interfered with freedom of expression.
(2026-07-30). Elderly man rescued after drifting at sea for 24 hours off Fujian coast. ecns.cn A man in his 60s was rescued by the Ningde Coast Guard in southeast China's Fujian Province after drifting at sea for nearly 24 hours, local authorities said Thursday.
(2026-07-31). Saudi group eyes $10b investment in Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia's Falcon Vision Group has expressed interest in investing $10 billion in Pakistan, as Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh assured the delegation of full facilitation for investment in the country. | The minister held a meeting with a high-level delegation comprising business personalities, overseas Pakistanis and media representatives, according to the Board of Investment. The delegation included Muhammad Tariq Ghaus, Vice Chairman and President of Falcon Vision Company, based in Jeddah, and other senior representatives. | Sheikh reaffirmed the board's commitment to pr…
(2026-07-31). IS claims killing of Taliban official. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-31). $55 Central Park bike ride sparks backlash over Citi Bike pricing. ecns.cn A New York resident's $54.98 bill for a 111-minute bicycle ride around Central Park has triggered widespread criticism of the city's bike-share program.
(2026-07-31). Beijing-Taipei youth table tennis exchange opens with 200 players. ecns.cn The 2026 Beijing-Taipei youth table tennis exchange opened in Beijing on Thursday, with over 200 young representatives from both sides of the Taiwan Strait taking part.
(2026-07-31). Finance ministry warns of risks despite economic gains. tribune.com.pk 
The Ministry of Finance has cautioned that renewed escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran could trigger volatility in global energy prices, trade flows and financial markets, posing fresh risks to Pakistan's economic outlook despite improving domestic indicators. | In its latest monthly economic outlook report, the ministry said the economy entered FY2026-27 on a relatively stronger footing, supported by macroeconomic stability achieved last year. However, it warned that external shocks óparticularly energy price spikes ócould disrupt this trajectory. | During FY2025-26, worker…
(2026-07-31). 4 water main ruptures in 2 weeks: The collapse of social infrastructure in Los Angeles. wsws.org Four Los Angeles water main collapses expose the systemic decay of American infrastructure under capitalism, sacrificed to war and corporate wealth.
(2026-07-31). NZ tribunal finds Treaty reforms breach Te Tiriti principles, prejudice Māori, damage Māori-Crown relationship. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Layla Bailey-McDowell of RNZ New Zealand's Waitangi Tribunal has found the Crown breached multiple principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi by approving plans to repeal and weaken Treaty protections across 18 pieces of legislation, warning the changes would cause "significant prejudice" to MƒÅori and further damage the MƒÅori-Crown relationship. In its report, Te Tinihanga…
(2026-07-31). Phased oil sector deregulation soon. tribune.com.pk 
The government has decided to press ahead with phased deregulation of the oil industry, which comes after shifting from the weekly to daily petroleum price revisions in the face of continuing US-Iran war. | Officials say that Pakistan's experience demonstrates that deregulation, when accompanied by healthy competition, can deliver tangible benefits to consumers. Unlike petrol and high-speed diesel, the high octane blending component (HOBC) is deregulated, allowing oil companies to compete in prices and offer consumers a better value. | A similar transformation has already taken place in the telecommu…
(2026-07-30). China Coast Guard patrols around Huangyan Dao to strengthen management of relevant waters. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Thursday conducted law-enforcement patrols in the territorial sea of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas, it said in a statement released via its official WeChat account.
(2026-07-31). PPL makes 4th hydrocarbon find in Shah Bandar. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), the operator of Shah Bandar exploration licence, has made a gas and condensate discovery at exploratory well Rahi X-1, located in Sujawal district of Sindh province. | "This is the fourth consecutive discovery at the Shah Bandar Block by PPL as an operator with 63% working interest along with its joint-venture partners Mari Energies having 32% working interest, Sindh Energy Holding Company and Government Holdings Private Limited with 2.5% interest each," said PPL in a notification posted on the Pakistan Stock Exchange website. | According to the company, drilling at the Rahi X…
(2026-07-31). Myanmar to take back 5,000 Rohingyas. tribune.com.pk 
Myanmar has agreed to accept the return of 5,000 Rohingya asylum seekers currently living in Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced, marking a significant development in efforts to address the long-running refugee issue between the two countries. | Speaking at a campaign rally ahead of regional elections in Negeri Sembilan, Anwar said the agreement had been made possible through Malaysia's good relations with Myanmar. "We have good relations with Myanmar. They have now agreed to take 5,000 Rohingya from Malaysia," Anwar said. | Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said his ministry had been tasked…
(2026-07-31). Cabinet rejects ban on rich purchases. tribune.com.pk 
The federal cabinet has rejected a proposal to immediately ban purchases of cars, investment in stocks, cash withdrawals and buying properties beyond a certain value by persons having insufficient declared resources to support these purchases. | The move underscores a weakened political will to go after these rich people and is also in breach of a commitment given to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ban these economic transactions from July 1 by ineligible persons. The finance ministry had tabled the summary in the special cabinet meeting held on June 12 to approve the new fiscal year's budget. But the…
(2026-07-31). Spain deploys troops as migrants storm Ceuta. tribune.com.pk 
Spain will deploy military units to reinforce police in the North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants broke through the border from Morocco on Thursday, overwhelming security forces and prompting authorities to step up emergency measures. | Following an appeal by the Ceuta regional government for military support, the Interior Ministry said three platoons of 20 soldiers each, a diving unit and a military vessel would be deployed by Friday, while special police intervention units would be reinforced to a total of 200 personnel. | Earlier, video footage showed hundreds of migrants swimming into…
(2026-07-31). World Robot Contest Jiangsu qualifier kicks off in Yangzhou. ecns.cn The 2026 World Robot Contest Trials (WRCT) Jiangsu provincial qualifier kicked off at Hanjiang High School in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, on Friday.
(2026-07-31). Guangdong town moves 239 residents to safety ahead of flood peak. ecns.cn A total of 239 residents have been evacuated overnight Sunday from Baokou Town in Huidong County, Huizhou, south China's Guangdong Province ahead of a flood peak triggered by Typhoon Noul. No one was killed or injured.
(2026-07-30). 20th CPC Central Committee to hold fifth plenary session in October. ecns.cn The fifth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will be held in Beijing in October, according to a decision made at a CPC Central Committee Political Bureau meeting on Thursday.
(2026-07-31). UNGA moves stalled UNSC reform talks to its 81st session. tribune.com.pk 
The UN General Assembly has unanimously decided to "roll over" the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on Security Council reform into its upcoming 81st session in September, with Pakistan calling the process the "only legitimate forum" to restructure the 15-member body to make it more effective. | "The reform of the Security Council is one of the most consequential institutional undertakings before the United Nations," Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, told the 193-member Assembly. | The General Assembly acted without a vote in deciding to continue the IGN proces…
(2026-07-31). New Zealand students condemn death threat against US socialist auto worker Will Lehman. wsws.org The IYSSE's club at Victoria University of Wellington passed a resolution condemning the threat made by United Auto Workers official Raymond Jensen Jr. against Lehman, who is running for president of the UAW on a socialist platform.
(2026-07-31). London protesters march through streets in solidarity with Azad Kashmir. aljazeera.com Protesters in London marched from Hyde Park towards the Pakistan High Commission on Thursday.
(2026-07-31). AI-produced drama debuts on Chinese satellite TV. ecns.cn China's first mid-length costume drama on intangible cultural heritage, produced entirely by AIGC, recently aired on Anhui Satellite TV, a Chinese satellite television channel.
(2026-07-31). UK's highest court to hear Palestine Action's appeal against ban. al-monitor.com Britain's Supreme Court said on Thursday it has agreed to hear the high-profile case brought by the co-founder of activist group Palestine Action appealing against a contentious government ban which has led to thousands of arrests. | Huda Ammori has been fighting the group's prohibition by the interior ministry since it was imposed in July 2025 under the UK's Terrorism Act.
(2026-07-31). Anthony Fauci's private diary and emails show he knew lockdowns failed. onlineopinion.com.au The most revealing Anthony Fauci interviews weren't on television. They were with himself.
(2026-07-31). Kunming coffee carnival brews global cultural exchange. ecns.cn The 2026 Dianchi International Coffee Culture Carnival will be held from Aug. 1 to 9 in Kunming, Yunnan Province, showcasing coffee as a bridge for cultural exchange and tourism.
(2026-07-30). A closer look inside Xihuang Temple >. ecns.cn
(2026-07-30). El Niño to persist into early 2027, Indonesia weather agency warns. ecns.cn Indonesia's meteorological authority warned on Thursday that intensifying El Niño has triggered a steep rise in potential fire-prone areas nationwide, with the climate phenomenon forecast to persist until early 2027.
(2026-07-30). No Hormuz Passage for Those Taking Payouts From Iran's Frozen Assets: Top Military Command. orinocotribune.com Iran has warned countries and international companies that receiving any compensation payment from Iran's assets frozen abroad will mean they will be completely cut off from transit in the Strait of Hormuz. | Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced on Tuesday that it views a recent announcement by US President Donald Trump about compensating countries and entities for damage inflicted on their ships in the Persian Gulf from Iran's frozen assets as "illegal". | The command, which is in charge of coordinating Iranian armed forces during war and crisis times, said ship owners will face consequences if…
(2026-07-30). Saudi's Suicidal Attack Just Shook the IRAN Talks And Trump Is LYING About It. thealtworld.com The four days of optimism about the Iran—US talks died this morning. Hours after the US and Saudi Arabia struck Iraq's Hashd al-Shaabi — forces attached to Iraq's own Ministry of Defense — Transition Protocol's overnight sources report the hour-long call between Foreign Minister Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart, with Pakistan's Ishaq Dar looped in, that kept the Strait of Hormuz talks from collapsing outright. That call has since appeared in public readouts; here is what our sources are telling us now. | Pepe Escobar breaks down the strikes and why the White House's 'coordination with the Iraq…
(2026-07-30). FO says negotiations 'ongoing'. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that negotiations between the US and Iran were "ongoing" during a flare-up in fighting across the Middle East. | "Negotiations between parties are ongoing, particularly on (the) Strait of Hormuz and to de-escalate," Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi told reporters in Islamabad. | Addressing his weekly news briefing, the spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said, "We are doing our utmost to bring the parties back to the Islamabad MOU so that all irritants can be removed in the light of the Islamabad MOU and the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Statement of June 22." | He said negotiations betwe…
(2026-07-30). Saudi Arabia to announce Red Sea coalition to counter Houthi threats. al-monitor.com Around 50 countries have been invited to join the Saudi-led initiative aimed at countering Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping and preventing a repeat of recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-07-30). Pakistan working to bring US-Iran back to Islamabad MoU: FO. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan was making efforts to bring the concerned parties back to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as part of ongoing efforts to reduce regional tensions, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday. | Addressing a weekly press briefing, FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said, "We are doing our utmost to bring the parties back to the Islamabad MOU so that all irritants can be removed in the light of the Islamabad MOU and the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Statement of June 22." | He said negotiations between the parties were continuing to normalise the situation, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, and to sup…
(2026-07-30). Saudi economy shrinks by 4.8% amid Iran war: What to know. al-monitor.com The kingdom saw a 24.7% year-on-year decline in its oil sector for the April 1 to June 30 period due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-07-30). Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says. al-monitor.com By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explored all possible paths to curb Iran's nuclear program in their meeting, including diplomacy, economic pressure and force, a senior Israeli official said on Wednesday.Netanyahu did not tell Trump that Israel's preference now was for further attacks on Iran, the official said in briefings with reporters after the two men met in the White House on Tuesday.
(2026-07-30). IRGC vows to carry out attacks on 'aggressor' after US struck Iran overnight. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Fars news agency quoted the IRGC's public relations as saying: "With the help of God Almighty, the aggressor will be punished today." | According to Al Jazeera, the IRGC's comments came on Thursday after the US announced that it had launched "powerful" attacks on Iran overnight with explosions heard in Qeshm, Kish, Bandar Abbas, Abadan and Bushehr. | Earlier, Iran said that three cities were targeted overnight in the province of Bushehr, which hosts Iran's sole nuclear power plant. | The US attack on Qeshm killed 3, according to Fars. Citing the Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Fars said the vi…
(2026-07-30). The Risk of Nuclear War Is Greater Than Anyone Thinks. worldbeyondwar.org 
The U.S. government is planning a war on Russia, China, and North Korea, based on the idea that a nuclear war can be won. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-30). Ukraine's attack on Iranian ship exposes global character of imperialist war. wsws.org Ukraine's attack on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea demonstrates the fraud that the NATO war against Russia is a "defensive" or "liberating" struggle. Ukraine is becoming an active front in the same global imperialist onslaught that includes the genocide in Gaza and the US-Israeli war against Iran.
(2026-07-30). Headlines for July 30, 2026. 67.228.192.88:3000 U.S. Strikes IRGC Targets Inside Iran, Killing 3 People on Qeshm Island, Antiwar Rally in NYC Organized by Iranian Diaspora, Demonstrators in Libya Storm Energy Complex in Anti-Gov't Protests, U.N.: Israeli Settler Violence in the Occupied West Bank Hits All-Time High, Israel Continues to Move Its So-Called Yellow Line of Control in Gaza, Drop Site News: Trump's Former Campaign Manager Working to Influence How AI Chatbots Talk About Gaza, Russia Launches Missile and Drone Attack on Ukraine, Killing 8 People, U.N. Warns of Growing Hunger Crisis in Eastern Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak, Pakistani Authoritie…
(2026-07-30). US strikes Iran as widening war engulfs more countries. geo.tv 
Smoke rises following explosion at an unknown location, during what US Central Command says are strikes on Iran on July 29, 2026. — ReutersAmbery says drone hit US floating storage tanker.Egypt petroleum ministry confirms Fire at port.Oil prices rise above $90/barrel as…
(2026-07-30). Middle East powder keg inches closer to blast. tribune.com.pk 
Iran launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Wednesday as the US partnered with Saudi Arabia to strike Tehran-backed militias in neighboring Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers. | A drone hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, British maritime security firm Ambrey said in an initial assessment on Wednesday, and US President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate against Iran for an overnight attack, as the Middle East conflict appeared to expand beyond its main fronts. | A statement from Egypt's petroleum ministry confirmed…
(2026-07-30). Trump's warning turns real: US forces pound IRGC sites inside Iran after Tehran's missile 'surprise attack'. hindustantimes.com U.S. forces have launched fresh airstrikes against Iran following what Washington described as attempted missile attacks on American personnel in the Middle East. U.S. Central Command said the strikes targeted Iranian military infrastructure, including missile and drone facilities, command centers, coastal defense sites, and maritime capabilities. Reports from Iranian media said explosions were heard on Qeshm Island and other locations in Khuzestan province. The strikes come after President Donald Trump warned that Iran would face retaliation, saying "it's our turn" following the alleged attacks. Watch the latest…
(2026-07-30). Max Blumenthal breaks down Netanyahu's most desperate DC visit yet. wibailoutpeople.org The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal joins Kei Pritsker to reveal how Israel is activating its proxies inside the Pentagon and the media to keep President Donald Trump invested in a failing war on Iran, where the US is running out of stand-off munitions and interceptor stocks, and explains why Netanyahu has returned to Washington DC for …
(2026-07-30). Trump, MBS join forces to bomb Iran-backed militias in Iraq; Mid-east war spirals out of control. hindustantimes.com Did the Middle East just open another front? U.S. and Saudi Arabia carried out joint strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq after repeated drone attacks targeting American forces and Saudi oil infrastructure. Iraq has reacted sharply, while Iran accuses Washington and Riyadh of expanding the war. Here's everything we know about the rapidly escalating regional crisis.
(2026-07-30). US military says it hit dozens of Iran's IRGC targets. tribune.com.pk 
The US military said it struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard targets in Iran, including military command centres and drone facilities, in a two-hour operation launched after Tehran fired ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East. | The operation began at 0500 PKT and ended at 0200 PKT on Thursday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. | "The strikes aimed to further diminish threats posed by Iran and its proxies to American forces, commercial shipping, and neighbouring Gulf countries," CENTCOM said in a statement. | Iran's state media reported that three people were kil…
(2026-07-30). US Strikes Dozens of IRGC Targets as Iran Conflict Escalates. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States military launched a two-hour operation against dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets across Iran early Thursday, marking another significant escalation in the expanding Middle East conflict. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes targeted military command centres, drone facilities, and other strategic assets after Iran fired ballistic missiles at …
(2026-07-30). Houthis deny responsibility for drone attack hitting Damietta Port. al-monitor.com The attack is the first on Egyptian territory since the Iran war erupted in February, raising the risk of further widening the Middle East conflict.
(2026-07-30). India confirms 16 nationals killed in Mideast since Iran war began. tribune.com.pk 
India confirmed on Thursday that 16 nationals have died in the Middle East since the US-Iran war began in late February. | "Since the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East in 2026, 16 Indian nationals, including 10 seafarers, have lost their lives," the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. | It said 75 Indians were injured, with the highest, 32, in the United Arab Emirates. | The ministry also said in a separate accident "not related to attacks", 12 Indian nationals were killed at the Ras Laffan gas facility in Qatar. | Read More: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, 12 other countries announce mu…
(2026-07-30). US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20, including Iranians. al-monitor.com US-Saudi strikes on Iraq killed at least 20 militants, including several Iranians, on Wednesday, according to the Hashed al-Shaabi, an armed Iraqi alliance that includes pro-Iran groups. | The United States and Saudi Arabia said they had struck Iran-backed armed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities.
(2026-07-30). US military says latest strikes on Iran last two hours, hitting dozens of targets. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Jasper WardWASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said on Wednesday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran, which lasted two hours and hit dozens of targets, with Washington casting the strikes as a "powerful response" to Iranian missiles launched towards U.S. forces in the Middle East a day earlier.The U.S. military said on Tuesday it intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran towards U.S. forces in what Washington called ‚Äå"an attempted surprise attack" by Tehran. Iran confirmed it had fired on U.S. bases in Jordan.
(2026-07-30). Trump says will hit Iran hard after attack, was briefed on Egypt tanker. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States would hit Iran very hard after an attack on the U.S. military in Jordan."So it's our turn," Trump told reporters at the White House. He said Washington would see if there was an agreement at some point between the two nations to end their war, "but we're going to hit them very hard."
(2026-07-30). Kremlin Demands Ukrainian Threat Be 'Definitively Destroyed' After Caspian Sea Strike on Iranian Vessel. orinocotribune.com One crewman was killed aboard the Iranian commercial vessel, with several others injured | Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on 28 July that the Ukrainian strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea should be treated as an attack on Iran itself, and that the threat from Kiev must be eliminated. | Peskov accused Ukraine of extending the geographic reach of what he called its "terrorist attacks," adding that "This threat must be neutralized and definitively destroyed." | Peskov also held Kiev responsible for the explosions that damaged Germany's Nord Stream pipelines, which Ukraine denies, and for harming Kaz…
(2026-07-30). Trump goes ballistic against Mojtaba after Iran rains fire on Jordan base: 'will beat f**king s**t…'. hindustantimes.com Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are spiraling again after fresh Iranian strikes reportedly targeted American bases in Jordan. President Donald Trump has vowed a fierce response, even as indirect talks with Tehran continue. The latest escalation comes alongside U.S.-Saudi operations against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, raising fears of a wider Gulf conflict.
(2026-07-30). The dark shadow spreading across Latin America. links.org.au 
Trump and the global far right have made serious progress in Latin America. The next big battle against this neofascist wave has already begun in Brazil, writes Ana Cristina Carvalhaes.
(2026-07-30). How Hakeem Jeffries and J Street Teamed Up for Arming Genocide. indybay.org The oxymoron of "pro-Israel, pro-peace"
(2026-07-30). Palantir boss calls majority of Brits a 'noisy minority'. thecanary.co 
Palantir is an American company which makes spy and military tech. Some of this technology has been used by Israel to carry out its genocide. And as such, it's no wonder a significant portion of the population don't want the UK to have anything to do with the company. How are Palantir responding to this, […] | By
(2026-07-30). Palestine campaigners protesting scandalous Israel match occupy Irish Department of Sport. thecanary.co 
Irish anti-genocide activists have boldly occupied the Department of Sport's headquarters in Dublin. The campaigners did so in opposition to the Football Association of Ireland's (FAI) disgraceful decision to proceed with fixtures against apartheid 'Israel', the illegitimate land theft project occupying historic Palestine. In a statement, League of Ireland Fans for Palestine, a key player […] | By
(2026-07-30). Led by Donkeys paid £27k for destroyed anti-genocide banner. thecanary.co 
Protest group Led by Donkeys has received more than £27,000 in compensation for a banner unlawfully taken by the Greater London Authority and subsequently destroyed. The banner, which read "Yes, it's a genocide", was seized during a peaceful protest in Parliament Square. It was taken as part of the UK's authoritarian war on speech and […] | By
(2026-07-30). Stop U.S.-Israeli Pogroms in the West Bank! Free Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org We need you to channel your rage, frustration, and grief into effective, strategic BDS action now. Apartheid Israel's military occupation forces have shielded Israeli settlers while they terrorized Palestinian communities, murdering, burning, and injuring hundreds. In a brazen display of impunity, Israel's genocidal forces have launched massive collective punishment operations across the territory, committing more …
(2026-07-30). India's arms sale to Israel risks complicity in Gaza genocide, Amnesty says. aljazeera.com Rights group says India continues to support the Israeli military despite genocide 'broadcast worldwide on daily basis'.
(2026-07-30). 7/30 Americas Watch: U.S. gov't terrorists weaponize subpoenas vs. the left. indybay.org Plus: Notable list of activists, organizations & media, and the reasons they're cited according to the "Cuba Report…
(2026-07-30). ComunicarTV llega con una nueva edición (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu Bajo eslogan "Mi Moncada es la Patria", ComunicarTV convoca a festejar esta fecha como expresión de compromiso, identidad y continuidad. Esta edición también celebra el reconocimiento a una de las grandes figuras de la escena nacional: la actriz Paula Alí, Premio Nacional de Televisión 2026.
(2026-07-30). Parlamento cubano aprueba nueva ley para "que sea seguro invertir en la tierra" cubadebate.cu La norma actualiza el régimen jurídico sobre la propiedad, posesión, uso y transmisión de tierras en Cuba, y establece nuevas disposiciones para promover la producción agropecuaria, la incorporación de productores y el aprovechamiento sostenible de los recursos naturales.
(2026-07-30). Shakeel Bhaktawer: "We must stand up for humanity. Down with Trump-Netanyahu, Free Palestine" unitedworldint.com By Shakeel Bhaktawer, International Representative of the South African Communist Party 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 the coming …
(2026-07-30). Saturday 8/15: "They Have Names" a theatrical act in solidarity with Gaza. indybay.org Uptown Gallery @ Sumud Mural | 401 26th Street, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-07-30). Gaza ceasefire talks show rare progress as Hamas discusses weapons plan, sources say. tribune.com.pk 
Talks between mediators and Hamas leaders in Cairo on implementing a US-brokered Gaza peace plan have made rare progress, sources close to the negotiations said on Thursday, although an Israeli official said the proposed terms did not meet Israel's demands. | Israeli strikes killed at least six Palestinians in Gaza, including two children, on Thursday, according to medics. | A Hamas official and a diplomat involved in the Cairo discussions described the talks as "positive" and said they were making progress. The Hamas official said the developments would depend on Israel's response and whether they could lead…
(2026-07-30). Netanyahu admits decrease in popularity among US public, blames it on social media. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday admitted there was a decrease in popularity of Israel and his administration among the American public, blaming the change on social media. | Public opinion toward Israel in the US has grown increasingly negative, according to several recent polls, reflecting mounting concern over Israel's military campaign in Gaza. | One July survey by the Pew Research Centre found that Americans have become more critical of both the Israeli people and government in recent years. | The poll said that in 2026, 42% of Americans viewed the Israeli people unfavourably, up fro…
(2026-07-30). Explainer-What is US President Donald of. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Simon LewisWASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his so-called Board of Peace reached a deal for the total disarmament ‚Äåof Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory. Trump said the agreement was "historic" and will be implemented in phases, with Israeli forces, which control about two-thirds of Gaza as of late April, withdrawing from the territory as disarmament proceeds.
(2026-07-30). Israel bombs Gaza family's tent, killing children after bombing their home. thecanary.co 
The occupation has murdered children of the Al Balawi family overnight in Gaza. Israel is continuing to violate the supposed 'ceasefire' nightly. The family's tent in Gaza City was bombed, killing several children and severely wounding others — among multiple such bombings around midnight. Palestinian journalist Hossam Shabat posted a graphic series of images depicting […] | By
(2026-07-30). Trump announces Hamas to disarm paving way for Israel to withdraw from Gaza. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump said on TruthSocial that an agreement has been reached for Hamas to fully disarm.
(2026-07-30). Israeli strikes kill at least four, including children, across Gaza Strip. aljazeera.com Bombings take place as Hamas officials meet with Qatari, Egyptian and Turkish mediators in Cairo to discuss truce.
(2026-07-30). Venezuela: The urgency of shedding illusions. links.org.au 
Elías Jaua calls for national unity to reclaim Venezuela's sovereignty and right to self-determination.
(2026-07-30). Protesters demand "Free Maduro and Flores now!" iacenter.org By Sue Harris July 28, 2026 July 22 — New York City activists demonstrated in support of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Combatant Cilia Flores, going from 8: 00 a.m. until almost 11: 00 a.m. at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse in lower Manhattan, New York City When they left, they marched out in a cohesive group. People at the rally represented many organizations, including Bronx Anti-War, Brooklyn Against War, Black Alliance for Peace, December 12 Movement, Struggle for Socialism Party and Workers World Party. Speakers addressed not only the kidnapping of Maduro and Flores from Vene…
(2026-07-30). Remembering Hugo Chávez on His Birth Anniversary. orinocotribune.com By Néstor Rivero Pérez — Jul 28, 2026 | On July 28, 1954, Hugo Chávez Frías was born in the town of Sabaneta, Barinas, and would over the years forge political and military thinking that would reshape perspectives of regional integration in the 21st century for Venezuela and South America as a whole. | No to colonial subjugation
| A scholar of the political thought of the Liberator, President Chávez Frías upheld the Liberator's thesis regarding the need for the "Balance of the Universe," thus firmly upholding sovereignty against any subjugation to colonial power structures relating to both the Holy All…
(2026-07-30). World's largest high-speed rail shield machine breaks through Yangtze River tunnel. ecns.cn The world's largest-diameter shield tunneling machine, tailored for high-speed railway projects and developed domestically in China, holed through an underwater tunnel traversing the Yangtze River on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). US boosts Patriot missile output to replenish shrinking stockpiles. geo.tv 
(2026-07-30). Belarus outlines most in-demand professions for next five years. eng.belta.by The Labor and Social Protection Ministry has prepared a forecast of labor-market needs until 2030. Sergei Katsko outlined three key areas that will be in demand over the next five years.
(2026-07-30). What India's Cockroach Party won — and what's next. wagingnonviolence.org 
This article The Cockroach Party ousted a government minister and agreed to leave the streets of New Delhi — now the question is what structures remain to get its other demands met. | This article
(2026-07-30). The Case for EVs Has Failed. wattsupwiththat.com The case for EVs has failed, says Professor Gautam Kalghatgi. With lifetime emissions scarcely better and net health impacts three-fold worse than combustion vehicles, destroying our car industry cannot be worth it.
(2026-07-30). Nazi-linked Reform councillor linked to vigilante street group. thecanary.co 
The National have linked a Reform councillor who spoke at a 'Nazi rally' to a far-right vigilante group. And she's not even the only one linked to these awful groups: NEW: Reform councillor Audrey Dempsey, who shared a stage with neo-Nazis this weekend in Glasgow, has actually been "advising" a far-right vigilante street patrol group […] | By
(2026-07-30). AGSA probes external auditor. sanews.gov.za AGSA probes external auditor | The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) is looking into a partner at audit firm Crowe, following revelations that a senior partner performed a disputed valuation related to the acquisition of a stake in Lanseria Holdings. ⚪ Auditor Gary Kartsounis provided financial valuation services in a transaction between the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and Acapulco regarding the acquisition of a stake in Lanseria Holdings. The valuations are now being questioned. ⚪ The matter also relates to the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA)'s adverse findings and sanctions again…
(2026-07-30). Argentina's Milei seeks to deport foreigners that spread 'hate' of country. aljazeera.com Experts have cast doubt on legality of the emergency decree as Milei decries a campaign of 'hostility' after World Cup.
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). China slams U.S. decision to add power inverters, robots to 'Covered List'. ecns.cn China on Thursday strongly condemned a U.S. decision to add foreign-produced power inverters and advanced robotic devices to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) "Covered List," calling the move discriminatory and a typical act of market distortion and unilateral bullying.
(2026-07-30). Attack on northwest Pakistan police post kills 11 officers. aljazeera.com Fifteen attackers were also killed during the hours-long raid in Pakistan's northwestern Hangu district.
(2026-07-30). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-30). Israeli Military Mental Health Crisis Deepens as Two Female Israeli Soldiers Die by Suicide in the Past Two Days. worldbeyondwar.org 
"The endless wars take a heavy toll on us all: they inflict physical and mental wounds that will last for the rest of our lives. We are living between runs to the bomb shelters and announcements of fallen soldiers." #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-30). Canadian workers defend Will Lehman in face of death threat from top UAW official. wsws.org Will Lehman, a candidate for the presidency of the United Auto Workers in the ongoing election, was sent a death threat by a top union official and close ally of current President Shawn Fain. Workers across Canada have responded angrily to Jensen's thuggish behaviour and sent statements of solidarity to the WSWS.
(2026-07-30). Belarus to play UEFA Conference League qualifiers on 30 July. eng.belta.by Belarusian football clubs will play their second legs in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League.
(2026-07-30). Trump gives data centres freedom to cause acid rain. thecanary.co 
Data centres are getting a bad reputation for how much energy and water they use (something particularly problematic for AI data centres). The reputation these data centres have will likely only get worse too, because Trump is seemingly giving them permission to create acid rain: The Trump administration has exempted data centers from acid rain […] | By
(2026-07-30). Pathirage challenges Chopra-Nadeem javelin rivalry in Commonwealth final. aljazeera.com Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage is favourite ahead of rivalry between India's Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem.
(2026-07-30). 'Scandal within a scandal': DWP fails to begin Post Office convictions review. thecanary.co 
The UK government's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is still failing families affected by the potentially wrongful Post Office convictions scandal. It's now almost 12 months since the DWP first announced its review into its infamous handling of prosecutions against Post Office staff. Yet no review has begun and still no reviewer is even […] | By
(2026-07-30). Egypt confirms drone caused fire on two gas vessels at Damietta. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-30). A specter is haunting the United States: the specter of communism (II). unitedworldint.com Last week we left open the questions about: What is really happening in the United States? And why the desperation of its elites? The answers might lie in a series of election results in recent months that are producing what the mainstream media are calling "a shift of the Democratic Party to the far left," …
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Country lacks framework to fight tobacco harm. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's public health and economic systems continue to carry the high cost of cigarette smoking while the country still lacks a coherent regulatory framework for tobacco harm reduction, speakers at an Express Tribune podcast said. | The discussion, organised with the Association for Smoking Alternatives Pakistan (ASAP), brought together ASAP Chief Executive Mirza Abeer, lawyer and senior economist Anwar Kashif Mumtaz, and family physician and public health expert Dr Aftab Ahmed Khan. They argued that complete cessation remains the best outcome, yet millions of adult smokers who repeatedly fail to quit are l…
(2026-07-30). The Era of Decentralized Observation. wattsupwiththat.com The thermometer is an observation. The black box is an interpretation.
(2026-07-30). Sri Lankan fake lefts defend government over killing of Negombo prisoners. wsws.org The fake left have chimed in, not to denounce the government and prison authorities for their brutality, but to join the chorus calling for prison reform and how to run the jails more efficiently.
(2026-07-30). Newspaper featuring Fields Medal winner Wang Hong sparks buying frenzy in China. ecns.cn A front-page profile of Chinese mathematician Wang Hong, published by Guangxi Daily following her Fields Medal win, has sparked a rare rush to buy the print edition, with copies reselling for as much as 65 yuan (about $9.60).
(2026-07-30). State Department Mislabels Every Country on Map of Africa at Global Conference. truthout.org The U.S. State Department presented a map of Africa at a global AIDS conference this week in which every country was mislabelled and its borders jumbled. The map, as first reported by Substack writer and AIDS expert Emily Bass and confirmed by Reuters, "caused a stir" when it was presented by a top official from the foreign affairs agency. The graphic shows an outline of Africa with six… |
(2026-07-30). Changji Prefecture in Xinjiang delivers steady economic growth in H1 2026. ecns.cn Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recorded GDP of 125.36 billion yuan ($17.2 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 4.3% year on year, the local statistics bureau said Wednesday.
(2026-07-30). Houthis aim for Red Sea Tolls, May have hit Ship in Egypt. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Informed sources in the Middle East are
(2026-07-30). UN launches hunt for next chief amid rising challenges. aljazeera.com Antonio Guterres's successor will be tasked with revitalising an organisation in crisis and facing pressure to reform.
(2026-07-30). Is Israel repeating the Crusaders' fatal mistake? aljazeera.com Deja Vu explores why the Crusader kingdom fell and asks: could Israel be next?>
(2026-07-30). The witch-hunt against Anthony Fauci and the war on public health. wsws.org Senate Republicans' show trial of Fauci marks a qualitative escalation of the offensive against medical research and public health that has been prosecuted under both big business parties.
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko outlines key requirements for constructing social facilities, housing. eng.belta.by During his working trip to Brest on 30 July, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko outlined the requirements for building social facilities and housing.
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Messi returns to MLS training 10 days after World Cup final heartbreak. aljazeera.com Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami after Argentina's World Cup final defeat by Spain, which led to retirement rumours.
(2026-07-30). 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…
(2026-07-30). Gen Z Protest Is Reshaping Democracy in India. fpif.org Through a meme and a movement, Indian students have once again mobilized, this time in response to Chief Justice Surya Kant's comparison of unemployed youth to "cockroaches" and "parasites" attacking the system. This remark led to the creation of the The political movement was fueled by compounding
(2026-07-30). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-30). Siberian tiger park showcases China's conservation efforts to the world. ecns.cn The 16th Global Tiger Day event was held on Tuesday at the Siberian Tiger Park in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, highlighting China's achievements in tiger conservation, science education and ecological tourism.
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Saige England: People, environment win DP World showdown but port predator fight goes on. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Saige England The people won. The environment won. The Lyttelton port remains in public hands. For now. Please join the protest tomorrow. There is more on the table. And the battle for the port is far from over. The DP World deal being dropped can be attributed to rousing support and brilliant speakers…
(2026-07-30). China's national AI application pilot base accelerates embodied intelligence deployment. ecns.cn A national-level pilot base for embodied intelligence applications in Hangzhou is accelerating the deployment of embodied intelligence robots across various sectors.
(2026-07-30). China launches communication technology experimental satellites. ecns.cn China successfully launched communication technology experimental satellites 27A and 27B from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). US appeals court rejects Trump expansion of mandatory migrant detention. aljazeera.com Appeals court rules that the Trump administration cannot deny detained migrants the chance for release on bond.
(2026-07-30). Pakistan Navy rescues 19, including eight Iranians, after vessel breaks down off Gwadar. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Navy on Thursday successfully rescued a fishing vessel carrying 19 crew members, including eight Iranians, after it became stranded about 120 nautical miles south of Gwadar following an engine failure, safely bringing all those onboard to shore despite adverse monsoon conditions in the North Arabian Sea. | In a post on X, Pakistan Navy Director General Public Relations (DGPR) said the fishing vessel AL JALALI had become stranded after suffering an engine failure. The rescue operation, coordinated through the Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre (JMICC), ensured the safety of all 19 crew…
(2026-07-30). Community worker in his 20s dies in Chongqing landslide after helping evacuate residents. ecns.cn The remains of a young grid-based community worker who went missing while helping evacuate residents from a landslide in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality have been found and identified through DNA testing, local authorities said on Wednesday.
(2026-07-30). Andy Beshear Set Out to Make Drug Treatment Widely Available in Kentucky. Fraud and Abuse Followed. nationofchange.org In 2020 as Kentucky faced a spike of deadly overdoses, Gov. Andy Beshear set out to help more people access drug treatment by loosening Medicaid spending controls. But as the costs piled up, so did the warnings that the system was being abused.
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Bullet Holes in Protest Signs Look Real at Mountain View Demo Calling for Justice. indybay.org On July 25, a protest in Mountain View honored Lorenzo Salgado Araujo of Houston and Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero of Maine and others killed by authorities. Some signs displayed bullet holes.
(2026-07-30). China, U.S. have obligation to pursue dialogue and cooperation, no reason for conflict or confrontation: Ambassador Xie Feng. ecns.cn China and the United States have every obligation to pursue dialogue and cooperation, and no single reason for conflict or confrontation, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng said Wednesday in a speech at the reception marking the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) held in Washington.
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko explains decision to send negligent agricultural workers to the army. eng.belta.by We are simply giving them the opportunity to prove themselves in a different kind of work, a difficult, masculine one, the head of state explained.
(2026-07-30). China, Thailand to hold 'Falcon Strike 2026' joint air force training. ecns.cn China and Thailand will hold the "Falcon Strike 2026" joint air force exercise in Thailand in August, Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said Thursday.
(2026-07-30). Greece Wildfires Kill Firefighters as Crete Battles Deadly Blaze. moderndiplomacy.eu Greek firefighters continued battling deadly wildfires across the island of Crete for a second consecutive day on Thursday, as Greece joined Spain and France in confronting one of Europe's most severe wildfire outbreaks of the summer. The crisis intensified after three Greek firefighters lost their lives on Wednesday while responding to separate blazes driven by …
(2026-07-30). Exploring spectacular photovoltaic panels above shrimp ponds. ecns.cn Photovoltaic panels are arranged above vast shrimp ponds at Xishan Farm in Zhao'an County, Fujian Province, July, 29, 2026.
(2026-07-30). SARS warns public against new scam. sanews.gov.za SARS warns public against new scam | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned the public of a new scam circulating via SMS and email claiming that recipients are owed a refund and directing them to a fraudulent website to claim it. ⚪ SARS said that scammers are now using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate professional-looking email templates that are harder to identify as fraudulent. ⚪ "If you receive it, please delete and block it. If in doubt, email the SARS IT Security team or visit the Scams and Phishing webpage to see the latest scam examples," SARS advised taxpayers. ⚪ The security team…
(2026-07-30). The U.S. State Department Attempts to Rain on Nicaragua's Parade Again. covertactionmagazine.com In the wind-up to July 19th festivities celebrating the overthrow of its U.S.-installed puppet dictator Anastasio Somoza, the U.S. State Department issued a dire warning to travelers. Only Washington could twist the concept of a national celebration of freedom into a "demonstration." Only Washington could project and apply the attacks it makes on its own …
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Senate activity surges despite key gaps. tribune.com.pk 
Legislative activity in the Senate increased significantly during the 2025-26 parliamentary year, with the upper house passing nearly twice as many bills as the previous year, although persistent institutional weaknesses continued to undermine its overall performance. | According to an annual assessment released by the Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT), the Senate approved 97 bills during the year, comprising 47 government bills and 50 private members' bills, compared with 51 bills passed in 2024-25. | The report noted a marked revival in private members' legislation along…
(2026-07-30). Saudi Arabia announces maritime defence alliance to secure vital waterways. aljazeera.com Fourteen nations sign up to alliance to protect vital trade and energy routes amid escalating hostilities.
(2026-07-30). US mulls scuppering Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat. al-monitor.com By Gabriel Stargardter, Humeyra Pamuk, Gram Slattery and Andrea ShalalPARIS/WASHINGTON July 29 (Reuters) – The United States is considering delaying, or even blocking, President Emmanuel Macron's choice for France's next ambassador to Washington following public French criticism of the country's human rights record, according to four sources.
(2026-07-30). Monday 7/27: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-07-30). Nigerien health professionals train in China to strengthen cardiac, critical care. ecns.cn Nine health professionals from Niamey General Reference Hospital in Niger recently completed a week-long training program at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2026-07-30). Around 300 NAB cases under review after SC ruling. tribune.com.pk 
The registrar of the Supreme Court has said the process of classifying National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases is underway following the court's recent judgment on NAB jurisdiction, adding that approximately 300 NAB-related cases are currently pending before the SC. | The remarks were made on Wednesday during a media briefing by Supreme Court Registrar Sohail Laghari and Chief Justice's Secretary Mushtaq Ahmed, who highlighted the court's digital transformation and administrative reforms. | Ahmed said the SC is gradually working to transfer the authority for fixing cases to an artificial intelligence (AI)-b…
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Congo's Ebola death toll passes 1,500 as it struggles to halt spread. aljazeera.com There's still no vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of the virus as the country struggles for control in infected areas.
(2026-07-30). He Left The GOP. Now He Has A Warning For Democrats. levernews.com 
(2026-07-30). Trump administration appeals to never-before-used court for deportation. aljazeera.com US government prosecutors are seeking the removal of Nazira Haji Zada, though she faces no criminal charges.
(2026-07-30). Madison: Urban Triage Produce Pop Up Every Thursday; Free Organic Produce! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-30). China's gaming market reaches 684 million users. ecns.cn China's gaming market generated 188.45 billion yuan ($26.4 billion) in sales revenue in the first half of 2026, up 12.17% year on year, with 684 million users, according to a report released Thursday at the China Digital Entertainment Conference.
(2026-07-30). Ida B. Wells' Family Is Debunking a Viral Claim About Nolan Wells. capitalbnews.org 
The messages came suddenly, and in great numbers. Friends. Colleagues. Acquaintances. Even strangers on Facebook and X. People kept asking Michelle Duster the same question: Was Nolan Wells — the Black 18-year-old from Mississippi whose death this month has triggered national outrage and demands for justice — really a descendant of Ida B. Wells? "I …
(2026-07-30). China Energy deploys 100+ AI agents across industrial chain, boosting productivity. ecns.cn China Energy, a major state-owned energy group, has deployed more than 100 artificial intelligence agents across its coal, power generation, chemicals, transport and hydrogen businesses, an executive said on Wednesday.
(2026-07-30). 'From desperation to terrorism?': Putin aide declares Zelensky now fights Russia with terror tactics. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of shifting from military setbacks to what he described as "terrorist activities" amid the ongoing war. In an interview with Russian media, Lavrov alleged that Ukraine is targeting civilian infrastructure with drone attacks and claimed Western nations continue to support Kyiv while seeking Russia's strategic defeat. He also accused European countries of backing anti-Russian groups and attempting to destabilize Russia. Ukraine has denied intentionally targeting civilians and rejects Russia's broader claims. Watch the full int…
(2026-07-30). Access to Abortion in Kansas Is at Stake August 4 — But Voters May Not Know It. truthout.org If there's one thing we've learned from abortion opponents, it's that abortion rights, no matter how many times they are affirmed and supported by the electorate, are never a settled issue. In August 2022, less than two months after Roe v. Wade was overturned, Kansas made a defiant stand in favor of abortion rights, one that reverberated across the country. But abortion opponents refuse to take no… |
(2026-07-30). Return of Narco-President Juan Orlando Hernández Reignites Debate on Impunity in Honduras. orinocotribune.com The return to Honduras of former President Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted in the United States for drug trafficking and later pardoned by US President Donald Trump, has reignited the debate on impunity, corruption, and the links between political power and organized crime in Honduras. | According to various analysts, Hernández's return does not mark the end of an episode, but rather reopens an institutional crisis characterized by the capture of the state by drug trafficking and the strengthening of structures linked to the crime. | Parliamentarian Fabricio Sandoval pointed out that Hernández was sentenced by…
(2026-07-30). How Can We Get More Federal Funding For Hospitals & Healthcare In Every State? indybay.org Since 1980 no one has dared to speak up to repeal the Bayh-Dole Act. If it is repealed or amended, we can get a lot more federal funds for all States for healthcare, hospitals and housing. THE TIME IS NOW!!!
(2026-07-30). Zhengzhou-Moscow direct freight express train launched in central China's Henan. ecns.cn A freight train carrying postal parcels and cross-border e-commerce goods left Xinzheng East Station in central China's Henan Province on Thursday, bound for Moscow.
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). West Oak Lane renters could receive cash refunds under new class-action settlement. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Tenants at Bentley Manor in West Oak Lane are celebrating. | A Philadelphia judge granted preliminary approval this week to a class-action settlement residents reached with If given final approval, Odin would be required to provide roughly $142,000 in rel…
(2026-07-30). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-30). Howe exits Newcastle on Premier League season eve, with Al-Ahli boss touted. aljazeera.com Eddie Howe has left Newcastle on the eve of Premier League season, with Matthias Jaissle touted as new manager.
(2026-07-30). transgender community protests soaring prices. al-monitor.com Hundreds of transgender Pakistanis and supporters protested against surging inflation in the southern city of Karachi on Wednesday, as a spike in prices amid the Middle East war disproportionately hits the vulnerable community. | Though Pakistan's transgender community has received legal protections in recent years, many face social and family stigma, often leading to economic deprivation that forces some to earn an income from begging.
(2026-07-30). Democracy Now! 2026-07-30 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 30, 2026; "Less Regulated Than Sandwiches": MIT Prof. Calls for Oversight as OpenAI Agent Hacks Other Firms; Citizens Bank Cuts Ties to ICE Prison Companies GEO Group & CoreCivic After Grassroots De-ICE Campaign; Report from Springfield, Ohio: Haitians Brace for ICE Crackdown After TPS Protections End | Headlines for July 30, 2026; "Less Regulated Than Sandwiches": MIT Prof. Calls for Oversight as OpenAI Agent Hacks Other Firms; Citizens Bank Cuts Ties to ICE Prison Companies GEO Group & CoreCivic After Grassroots De-ICE Campaign; Report from Springfield, Ohio: Haitians Br…
(2026-07-30). Pakistan showcases textile excellence at Texworld New York City 2026. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan marked a strong presence at Texworld New York City 2026, one of North America's leading international textile sourcing exhibitions, with the inauguration of the Pakistan Pavilion at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, according to a press release. | The Pakistan Pavilion was formally inaugurated by Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, along with Consul General of Pakistan in New York Aamer Ahmed Atozai and Trade and Investment Counsellor Adnan Mahmood Awan. | Organised by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) in collaboration with the Trade and I…
(2026-07-30). Allan's resigned: How will the media shut down Labor now. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-30). Australia: Union-management sellout agreement passed at University of Newcastle. wsws.org This outcome, after three limited strikes and 15 months of closed-door negotiations, is a warning of the retrograde enterprise agreements that the trade unions are trying to impose at public universities across the country.
(2026-07-30). '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.
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko confirms Belarus' interest in expanding cooperation with Morocco. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the national holiday, Throne Day'é…
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Amazon's Zoox secures US federal approval for steering-wheel-free robotaxis. aljazeera.com Zoox will launch its commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas after receiving federal clearance.
(2026-07-30). Chikunga launches documentary celebrating special Olympics athletes. sanews.gov.za Chikunga launches documentary celebrating special Olympics athletes | Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has reaffirmed government's commitment to advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities through sport. | Chikunga made the commitment during the premiere of Catching the Wind, a documentary celebrating the resilience, courage, and achievements of Special Olympics South Africa athletes. | Chikunga, together with Special Olympics South Africa (SOSA) Chairperson, Dr Mathews Phosa, officially launched the documentary at Ster-…
(2026-07-30). Shanghai, Catalonia strengthen business ties with cooperation pact. ecns.cn Business representatives from Shanghai and Catalonia signed a memorandum of cooperation in Shanghai on Tuesday, establishing a mechanism for regular exchanges between the two business communities.
(2026-07-30). U.N. Expert Francesca Albanese Slams U.S. "Complicity" as Trump Meets Netanyahu Despite ICC Warrant. nationofchange.org We speak to Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, about Israel's continued impunity from international law.
(2026-07-30). Friday 7/31: Discussion on: This is a Rare Time When Revolution Becomes Possible. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). SARS, SAPS deal blow to illicit alcohol trade. sanews.gov.za SARS, SAPS deal blow to illicit alcohol trade | In a multi-million-rand blow to the illicit alcohol trade, law enforcement officers caught smugglers red-handed offloading 26 000 litres of irregularly declared high-proof ethanol at an unregistered Kempton Park warehouse on Wednesday. ⚪ The crackdown was carried out by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), working with the South African Police Service (SAPS) DPCI Serious Commercial Crime Investigations. ⚪ "SARS, along with SAPS, raided premises identified as a storage facility for imported ethanol [96% alcohol]. The raid occurred as a consignment of the impor…
(2026-07-30). Desperately Seeking Scapegoats. commondreams.org 
(2026-07-30). World Cup 2026: When the spectator became the product. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-30). Major strikes drew 13% more workers in 2025 as sanitation, aerospace and health care employees walked out. nationofchange.org Federal figures count only stoppages involving 1,000 or more workers, which EPI says leaves out many people who walk off the job, while a broader university tracker recorded a slight decline in total work stoppage activity.
(2026-07-30). Are Europe's Record Heatwaves Creating the Conditions for the Next Pandemic-Like Crisis? thinktank.pk For years, Europe prepared its public health systems to prevent another COVID-19-style pandemic. Today, however, a different kind of health challenge is emerging. According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), increasingly long and intense heatwaves are creating conditions that allow infectious diseases to spread into parts of Europe where they were …
(2026-07-30). ECC approves 1m tonnes wheat import. tribune.com.pk 
The Economic Coordination Committee on Wednesday conditionally approved import of up to one million metric tonnes of wheat in an emergency session but linked the final consignments with bank's letter of credits of an estimated $340 million value on behalf of provinces that had demanded the commodity. | Headed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the ECC approved the proposal to constitute a steering committee, which would oversee the mechanism for the wheat import, mainly to make sure that the provinces pay their dues before import so that the cost is not borne by the federal government. | The Ministry of F…
(2026-07-30). The Powder Ridge Rock Festival That Never Happened. indybay.org 1971 Poster for the Powder Ridge Rock Festival, that never happened.
(2026-07-30). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-30). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-30). Golovchenko: Belarus' banking system meets all commitments for H1 2026. eng.belta.by The Belarusian banking system has fulfilled all its commitments for the | first half of the year, Roman Golovchenko, Chairman of the Board of the | National Bank of Belarus, told the media ahead of an expanded board…
(2026-07-30). Palestine Action co-founder wins UK Supreme Court appeal bid. aljazeera.com Huda Ammori has won permission to challenge Palestine Action's ban at the UK Supreme Court.
(2026-07-30). In NYC Stabbings, Only Some Victims and Narratives Matter. nationofchange.org Corporate media are eager to platform those who constantly assert that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's criticism of Israel is an attack on all Jews.
(2026-07-30). BOOK REVIEW — 'Railroaded: A Motorman's Story of the New York City Subway'. peoplesworld.org 
Bob Dylan sang "all night girls whispered escapades out on the D Train." Billy Strayhorn told us to take the A Train and "Listen to those rails a-thrummin." Author Fred Naiden has his own story to tell about his life in the New York transit system. A porter, a motorman and always a rider, his new …
(2026-07-30). Unions boycott Labour Women's Conference over blanket trans ban policy. thecanary.co 
Four of the eleven unions officially affiliated with the Labour Party have announced that they will boycott the Labour Women's Conference this year. Unison, Aslef, Usdaw, and the Musicians' Union cited the party's decision to ban trans women from attending the event. The news follows Labour's cancellation of the 2025 women's conference after the Supreme […] | By
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Chinese Destroyer's Encounter With U.S. Drone Boat Highlights Future Rules Of Engagement Issues. twz.com 
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Infantino insists FIFA's World Cup plan is proposal and not 'obligation'. aljazeera.com Football governing bodies hit out at plans to sell World Cup stakes, as FIFA insist proposal is not an 'obligation'.
(2026-07-30). The Robot Tech War Is Here: Why the US and China Are Racing for AI Dominance. thinktank.pk The global technology rivalry between the United States and China is entering a new phase. After years of competition over semiconductors, artificial intelligence, 5G networks, and quantum computing, humanoid robots and AI-powered autonomous machines are emerging as the next strategic frontier. Recent U.S. restrictions on the import of new Chinese-made humanoid robots and connected robotic …
(2026-07-30). Christchurch City Holdings rejects DP World-backed proposal to take over Lyttelton Port. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Christchurch City Holdings Limited (CCHL) has declined to proceed with a controversial proposal to lease operations at the port, the company announced today after recent public meetings denounced the proposal. The unsolicited proposal from T≈çnui Consortium, representing DP World and three Runanga: NgƒÅti Wheke, NgƒÅi T≈´ƒÅhuriri, and Te Taumutu, was received by…
(2026-07-30). 'Estonian hotheads' and nuclear Talk: Top Putin aide paints Baltic states as frontline threat to Russia. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the Baltic states of becoming the "main striking forces" against Russia, claiming Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are escalating tensions with Moscow. In a wide-ranging interview, Lavrov also alleged that Nazism is re-emerging in Europe, defended Russia's sovereignty, and said the country would continue pursuing its national interests. He predicted that China and India would support Russia's vision of a more balanced global order while criticizing the United States and Europe. Watch the full speech and key statements from Lavrov on Russia's foreign policy, securit…
(2026-07-30). Fetterman Is So Unpopular That He Loses to "Someone Else" by 18 Points in Poll. truthout.org Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) is so unpopular that he would lose his hypothetical re-election by nearly 20 points to a generic "someone else" choice if the election were held today, new polling finds. PennLive/Bravo Group polling released Wednesday asked a group of Pennsylvania voters who they would vote for between Fetterman and "someone else." Fifty-eight percent of respondents said… |
(2026-07-30). EconoScope | Japanese industry feels the chill as Chinese tourist arrivals plunge. ecns.cn Japan's summer tourism season is usually one of its busiest, but this year the country's inbound travel market has cooled significantly as the number of Chinese visitors declined.
(2026-07-30). Aerial views show earthquake damage in Kumamoto Prefecture. ecns.cn An aerial photo taken on July 30, 2026 shows cracks in the ground at a parking lot in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
(2026-07-30). NA panel calls for uniform marriage age. tribune.com.pk 
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights on Wednesday called for adopting a uniform minimum marriage age across the country and directed the Ministry of Human Rights to strengthen coordination among relevant ministries and departments to effectively address social issues that are affecting the society. | The committee, which met at Parliament House under the chairpersonship of MNA Asiya Naz Tanoli, also appreciated the Ministry of Human Rights for successfully organizing the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women in Islamabad, saying the event would contribute to promoting women's socio-econom…
(2026-07-30). Xi congratulates Carlos Vila Nova on reelection as president of Sao Tome and Principe. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday congratulated Carlos Vila Nova on his reelection as president of Sao Tome and Principe.
(2026-07-30). Trump Administration Reportedly Considering Military Operations in Mali. wibailoutpeople.org These attacks are purportedly being planned against an Islamist rebel grouping, yet the military government has been a target of the West along with neighboring Niger and Burkina Faso of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireWednesday July 29, 2026Geopolitical Analysis In a recent Washington Post article, it reports that …
(2026-07-30). Palestinian Journalists Week of Action August 10-16, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
As we approach one year since Anas al-Sharif's martyrdom and his final message — "I entrust you with Palestine… I entrust you not to be silenced by chains, nor held back by borders" — we announce a week of action, August 10th through the 16th. We will honor Anas and all martyred Palestinian journalists, confronting the …
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Drone hits gas storage tanker at Mediterranean port, Ambrey reports. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Saul, Marwa Rashad and Mohamed EzzLONDON/CAIRO, July 29 (Reuters) – A drone hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Wednesday, in an initial assessment that could signal a further spread of conflict across the Middle East.A statement from Egypt's petroleum ministry confirmed a fire at the port but made no mention of a drone attack and did not provide a cause for the incident.
(2026-07-30). Australia School Photos Scraped for AI-Fueled Image Misuse. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Students taking a group photo. | © 2016 Owen Franken/Getty Images | Australia's eSafety commissioner issued an advisory on July 28 urging schools to review how they share images online, citing a rise in the misuse of school photos. Between January and March 2026, the commissioner received over 100 reports concerning anonymous accounts targeting schools and school staff through misuse of images taken from official school websites and social media accounts. Much of the content, shared on platforms including TikTok and Instagram, involved artificial intelligence (AI)-generated materia…
(2026-07-30). Ockenden report reveals a massive regression in UK maternity care linked to staff shortages. wsws.org The report found that between 2012-25 there were six avoidable maternal deaths, 94 avoidable stillbirths and 62 neonatal deaths of babies on the threshold of life at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
(2026-07-30). ICE slashed detention facility inspections by 36% even as detentions and in-custody deaths surged. nationofchange.org No facility on the agency's own website showed evidence of more than one inspection last year, though the standards call for two, and the number of people held in detention rose 78% over the same period.
(2026-07-30). Re-polling at 4 polling stations in Kohlu ordered. tribune.com.pk 
The election tribunal has ordered re-polling at four polling stations in the PB-9 Kohlu provincial assembly constituency, a seat currently held by PML-N lawmaker Nawab Changez Marri. | The decision has brought renewed focus to the constituency, with political circles closely watching the next phase of the electoral process. The election tribunal is expected to announce the polling schedule, security arrangements and other necessary details soon. | The development comes amid increased political activity surrounding Marri, who recently criticised the Balochistan government over the province's worsening security…
(2026-07-30). Mystery blast jolts US gas tanker in Egypt after drone strike; another US ally dragged into war. hindustantimes.com Fresh explosions have been reported at Egypt's Damietta LNG terminal after an alleged drone strike reportedly hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker. Two LNG vessels were said to have caught fire during cargo discharge operations before being moved to safety. Is this another escalation in the widening Middle East conflict? Here's what we know so far.
(2026-07-30). Public defenders strike in New York City and Detroit; Will Lehman, socialist candidate for UAW president, calls for unified walkout. wsws.org More than 500 public defender workers are now on strike in New York City and Detroit, in an expanding rebellion against poverty wages, healthcare cuts and crushing caseloads.
(2026-07-30). China's cultural sector revenue up 4.6% in H1. ecns.cn Revenue of China's major cultural and related enterprises rose 4.6% year on year to 7.2026 trillion yuan (about $1.003 trillion) in the first half of 2026, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, sources say. al-monitor.com RIYADH, July 29 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia is seeking to build an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, two people familiar with the deliberations said on Wednesday.The composition of the coalition has not yet been finalised and is being discussed with dozens of countries, the sources said.The Saudi Center for International Communication did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko sets 2026 harvest target at 12m tonnes. eng.belta.by "The harvest must be brought in now. Overall, the national crop should | be no lower than last year's level. If you deliver 12 million tonnes, | that will be a great achievement," said Aleksandr Lukashenko.
(2026-07-30). 'Dangerous tipping point': California leads suit against Trump over environmental deregulation. peoplesworld.org 
OAKLAND, Calif.—As intense heatwaves become more common and climate scientists issue more alarming warnings, many states and environmentalists are pushing back on what they see as the Trump administration's climate change denialism. California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general and one city in filing a lawsuit against the …
(2026-07-30). Bridget Phillipson, new Labour chair, funded by pro-Israeli lobbyists. thecanary.co 
On June 28th, unelected Prime Minister Andy Burnham appointed Bridget Phillipson as the new Labour Party chair. What many in the mainstream media did not report, however, is Phillipson's connection to Stuart Roden, a lobbyist with links to Israeli intelligence. Stuart Roden In 2023, Phillipson registered two £40,000 donations from Roden, the co-founder of Hetz […] | By
(2026-07-30). At least 10 killed as three-storey building collapses in Lahore's Baghbanpura. tribune.com.pk 
At least 10 people were killed and six others injured after a three-storey building collapsed in Lahore's Baghbanpura area on Wednesday night, according to Lahore Rescue 1122. | Lahore Rescue 1122 Spokesperson Farooq Ahmad said the emergency response team pulled out 16 people from the rubble; six were pronounced dead on site while the rest were shifted to the hospital for further treatment, adding that a search operation to recover other people trapped under the debris was underway. | "Later, four more people succumbed to injuries at the hospital, raising the death toll to 10," he said, adding that currently t…
(2026-07-30). Teamsters proclaim "victory" at United Airlines while withholding contract from 11,000 mechanics. wsws.org More than a week after declaring an "industry-leading" agreement, the Teamsters have still not released a term sheet, wage schedule or contract language to United mechanics.
(2026-07-30). The Chicks, street festivals celebrating peaches and corn, stand-up from Lisa Ann Walter and more in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org Friday kicks off the weekend with a strong mix of music and comedy, starting with the three-day Yo Adrienne Improv Festival. In Atlantic City, The Chicks bring their arena-ready harmonies and catalog of hits to Hard Rock Live. The momentum carries into Saturday as the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival begins a weeklong run in Wilmington, a cornerstone event honoring the late jazz trumpet legend. | Back in Philly, "Abbott Elementary" star Lisa Ann Walter takes the stage at Helium Comedy Club. On Sunday, the Dinner Party, featuring Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington and Terrace Martin, closes things out at Union Transfer…
(2026-07-30). New pig complex in Gomel District set to produce first output in 2028. eng.belta.by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin visited the facility during his trip to Gomel Oblast on 30 July.
(2026-07-30). England appoint Root and Fleming as Test cricket captain and coach. aljazeera.com England confirm Joe Root to return as Test captain, while Stephen Fleming replaces Brendon McCullum as coach.
(2026-07-30). Who died and why: COVID-19, class and mass death in the United States. wsws.org Across both the Trump and Biden administrations, official public health policy forced working-class and minority Americans to bear the pandemic's highest death toll.
(2026-07-30). The multicultural generosity Pauline see. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-30). PTI demands probe into AJK killings. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Wednesday rejected the recent elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), calling the electoral process "a fraud", and condemned the violence in the region, which it said was sending the wrong message internationally and harming the Kashmir cause. | Addressing a news conference alongside PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan today, former AJK prime minister Sardar Qayyum Niazi said Kashmiris were being subjected to unprecedented oppression and brutality. | "Kashmiris are being crushed in a manner for which there is no precedent. These are the same Kashmiris who passed the resolut…
(2026-07-30). Japan Has Officially Joined The Tomahawk Cruise Missile Club. twz.com 
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has fired a
(2026-07-30). As the War on Iran Spikes Gas Prices, Shell's Profits More Than Double. truthout.org The London-based oil behemoth Shell reported Thursday that its net profit more than doubled in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2025 as the Iran war pushed up energy prices, causing pain for consumers in the United Kingdom and around the world. "These profits have been built on an energy crisis that's left households across the country struggling with high energy… |
(2026-07-30). Prague Zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice amid heatwave. aljazeera.com Keepers at Prague Zoo used tonnes of ice to provide much relief to animals as Europe grappled with scorching heat.
(2026-07-30). Hundreds of Howard Students Reinstated After Mass Unenrolling. capitalbnews.org 
More than 200 students have been reinstated after Howard University unenrolled 502 students, citing unpaid tuition balances ahead of the upcoming fall semester. Nearly a week ago, incoming freshmen flooded social media with the same story: the same email, the same sudden unenrollment. The panic ripped through one of Howard's largest incoming classes in years. …
(2026-07-30). China condemns Japanese right-wing forces' use of AI to distort history of aggression. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Tuesday condemned Japanese right-wing forces for using artificial intelligence (AI) to distort the history of Japan's wartime aggression against China, calling the effort "a blatant provocation to international fairness and justice and…
(2026-07-30). Eggs back in India school meals after outcry. geo.tv Students queue up to receive mid-day meals at a government primary school in Kolkata on July 9, 2026. — AFPKOLKATA: India's West Bengal state will bring back eggs to free school meals after a backlash against a decision by its Hindu nationalist government to replace them with…
(2026-07-30). Anatomy of a State Blunder: Quebec's "Green" Gas Fiasco. wattsupwiththat.com the true lesson of this fiasco is political and democratic. It underscores the urgent need to break the lock on public debate. When a society converts environmental objectives into unassailable articles of faith, it deprives itself of rational debate, cost-benefit analysis, and responsiveness to warning signs.
(2026-07-30). EU's Pretense of 'Transition' Leadership Is an Economic Loser. wattsupwiththat.com The great majority of mankind aspires to more prosperity, which requires abundant and cheap energy — what the EU employed before adopting ecological dogma. The clash between climate ambitions and economic aspirations will only intensify.
(2026-07-30). Pakistan coal mine explosion kills at least 32 miners. aljazeera.com Accidents common in Pakistan's coal mining industry, particularly in Balochistan, where many mines lack basic safety.
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko outlines priorities for Electric Lamp Plant development. eng.belta.by The head of state noted that the current economic situation is favorable, and with the right approach the Brest Electric Lamp Plant will be able to compete with other market players, provided certain conditions are met.
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko calls for cleanup of Belovezhskaya Pushcha. eng.belta.by "There are far too many | fallen trees. I am dissatisfied with what is happening in Belovezhskaya | Pushcha. Order must be restored," Aleksandr Lukashenko | said.
(2026-07-30). China launches Tianlian-3-01 satellite. ecns.cn China successfully launched the Tianlian-3-01 satellite into its planned orbit from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province on Wednesday, using a Long March-7A carrier rocket, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
(2026-07-30). Spotify selects HAVI as RADAR Pakistan artist for Q3 2026. tribune.com.pk 
Music streaming platform Spotify has named Pakistani singer-songwriter HAVI as its RADAR Pakistan artist for the third quarter of 2026, making him the latest emerging musician to join the platform's global artist development programme. | HAVI, whose real name is Abdur Rahman Sajid, has gained attention for his emotionally driven songs and storytelling. According to Spotify, his audience on the platform has grown by more than 335% over the past year, reflecting increasing popularity both in Pakistan and overseas. | Songs including "Andaz E Karam," "Na Milay," and "Farz" have played a key role in his rise, with…
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko calls to explore LED lamp market more actively. eng.belta.by Belarus needs to more actively explore the market for LED lamps, for which there are both the personnel and the competencies, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the development prospects of Horizont Holding Company.
(2026-07-30). Police assure of uninterrupted supply of rape kits. sanews.gov.za Police assure of uninterrupted supply of rape kits | Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia has sought to reassure South Africans that there is no shortage of adult or child rape evidence collection kits anywhere in the country. ⚪ In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of Police said rape evidence collection kits remain available nationwide, with additional supplies currently being distributed as part of routine procurement and stock replenishment processes. ⚪ The Ministry said the deliveries are proceeding according to plan to ensure health and policing facilities remain adequately stocked and that…
(2026-07-30). To Beat a State-Capitalist Rival, Washington Became One: Inside the New Critical Minerals Race. moderndiplomacy.eu On July 10, almost exactly a year after the Pentagon announced it was becoming the largest shareholder in MP Materials, the International Energy Agency put a number on what that deal was designed to prevent: $6.5 trillion in global downstream production now sits exposed to China's rare-earth export curbs — restrictions currently suspended under an …
(2026-07-30). Japanese F-2 Fighter Appears With New Large Stealth Cruise Missile Under Its Wings. twz.com 
A pair of previously unseen missiles slung beneath the wings of a
(2026-07-30). PM pushes unified national data center. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed authorities to take immediate and effective measures to make the facilities of the newly established federal government-operated national central data center, Sky 47, available to all federal institutions. | He also directed that a meeting of the National Digital Commission should be convened at the earliest to take all stakeholders, including the provinces, into confidence regarding the policy. | Established under the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025, the commission is headed by the prime minister, while all provincial chief ministers serve as its members.
(2026-07-30). Fuzhou offers 500 jobs to young Taiwan professionals. ecns.cn Fuzhou, the capital of southeast China's Fujian province, released its first batch of 500 quality job openings for young Taiwan professionals on Tuesday, according to local authorities.
(2026-07-30). "This Is a God Thing" — Johnson Claims Prayers Will Help GOP Win the Midterms. truthout.org Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) claimed this past weekend that Republicans will end up winning the 2026 midterms due in large part to God's intervention. Johnson appeared on the far right program "This Week on Capitol Hill," which is hosted by Family Research Council president Tony Perkins. During the July 25 episode, Johnson claimed that Americans "trust House Republicans… |
(2026-07-30). The price of international citizenship Switzerland showing NZ the climate way. asiapacificreport.nz By Jeremy Rose In the run-up to the 1975 New Zealand election, the Labour, National, Social Credit, and Values parties all committed to the target of spending 1 percent of gross national product on foreign aid, with 70 percent of that coming from the government. If we had met that target, the government would have…
(2026-07-30). Lukashenko names most important issue worth repeating thousand times. eng.belta.by The head of state stressed that Belarus has preserved the legacy | inherited from the Soviet Union, including its enterprises, expertise, | and management experience.
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-30). Helicopter crash in Argentina kills seven. tribune.com.pk 
Seven people died when a firefighting helicopter in Argentina's western San Juan province crashed on Wednesday, a local official said. | The Bell 412 aircraft was used to combat forest fires in San Juan's Ischigualasto natural park. | "With profound sorrow we received the news of the helicopter accident that occurred in our province, in which seven people sadly lost their lives," San Juan Governor Marcelo Orrego wrote on X. | Con profundo dolor recibimos la noticia del accidente de helicóptero ocurrido en nuestra provincia, en el que tristemente perdieron la vida siete personas. Entre ellas, Carlos Here…
(2026-07-30). In Germania, le ali estreme dello schieramento politico meditano una svolta epocale. strategic-culture.su Per la prima volta la prospettiva di un unico blocco anti occidentale unito. Un esempio per il resto d'Europa? | Segue nostro Veramente degne di attenzione le notizie che giungono dall'arena politica della Germania federale: stando alle ultime dichiarazioni, Sarah Wagenknecht — un tempo esponente della formazione di sinistra radicale "Die Linke" — ha appena annunciato di essere pronta ad un importante compromesso elettorale…
(2026-07-30). Peace Is Built: An Invitation to Organize For A Colombia Without War / La Paz Se Construye: Una invitación A Organizarnos Por Una Colombia Sin Guerra. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Camilo Gonzalez, Coordinator Bogotá Chapter, World BEYOND War, July 30, 2026 | Español Abajo | In recent weeks, public debate in Colombia has been marked by a resurgence of discourse presenting armed confrontation and militarization as the primary response to the country's security problems. While some sectors promote an agenda focused on force and the identification of new internal enemies, numerous social organizations, communities, and human rights defenders insist that lasting peace will only be possible by addressing the structural causes of violence: inequality, exclusion, poverty, the absence of the…
(2026-07-30). Spanish spycops target Catalan newspaper la Directa. thecanary.co 
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has opened sanctioning proceedings against la Directa. This follows it publishing investigations into undercover police officers within social and pro-independence movements. This was announced on Wednesday at a press conference at the Barcelona Press Association by the outlet, together with Irídia — Centre for the Defence of Human Rights […] | By