(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). 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). US carries out strikes in southern Iran after IRGC attack on Jordan airbase. al-monitor.com The US says the strikes were retaliation for an attempted IRGC ballistic missile attack on a US airbase in Jordan as Iranian state media report explosions in the country's south.
(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). Rushdie assailant convicted of terrorism charges. al-monitor.com A federal jury on Wednesday convicted novelist Salman Rushdie's assailant of "engaging in an act of terrorism" for the bloody August 2022 attack at a New York cultural center. | Hadi Matar, a 28-year-old Lebanese American, "chose to align his values with the terroristic values of the leaders of Iran," said US Attorney Michael DiGiacomo, adding the defendant spent months planning the stabbing that nearly killed Rushdie and left him blind in one eye.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). China's IP royalty exports surge 64.9 pct in first five months. ecns.cn China's exports of royalties for the use of intellectual property reached 45.5 billion yuan (about $67.2035 billion) in the first five months of 2026, up 64.9 percent year on year, an official with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) said Wednesday in Beijing.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Japanese prime minister, defense minister under fire for staged earthquake relief photos. ecns.cn A photo released by Japan's Ministry of Defense after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday has drawn criticism online, with many Japanese netizens accusing officials of staging a publicity image during a national disaster.
(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). 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). U.S. business representatives view China as key partner at trade event. ecns.cn China is both an important market for the U.S. state of Utah and a vital partner, U.S. business representatives said on Tuesday at the China-Utah trade and economic exchange held in Salt Lake City.
(2026-07-30). China's C919 plateau variant completes maiden flight. ecns.cn The first C919 aircraft of the plateau variant completed its maiden flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Tuesday, according to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC).
(2026-07-30). The impending collapse of California's transportation fuel infrastructure. onlineopinion.com.au A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, which is potentially catastrophic for the USA's defence…
(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). Wuhan's citywide drone network reaches nearly any location in five minutes. ecns.cn China's first low‚Äëaltitude drone remote‚Äësensing network for routine urban management across a megacity was unveiled on Wednesday in Wuhan, central Hubei province by the city's surveying institute and DJI Enterprise.
(2026-07-30). Govt unveils four-year digital policy. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf on Wednesday unveiled Pakistan's first four-year Hajj Policy (2027 ñ2030), aimed at ensuring transparent and digital governance, accountability, merit and improved logistical facilities for pilgrims. | He announced that, for the first time, pilgrims will be able to choose their preferred Hajj year in advance under a four-year Hajj registration and waiting list system. The minister said three to four-year contracts could be signed for accommodation, transport, catering, air travel and cargo services, which would improve the quality of faciliti…
(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). 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). China does not seek trade surplus, will continue to expand imports: ministry. ecns.cn China has never deliberately pursued the goal of a trade surplus and will remain committed to expanding imports, a Ministry of Commerce official said Tuesday.
(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). Coal power share falls below 50% of China's electricity generation for first time. ecns.cn Coal-fired power accounted for 49.7% of China's total electricity generation in the first half of 2026, marking the first time the share has dropped below 50% for a half-year period, an official of the National Energy Administration said at a press conference on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). 'Workhorse' humanoid robots from Ningbo head to global markets. ecns.cn A humanoid robot innovation center in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, is developing practical robots for industrial and commercial applications, with one model already deployed at a European home appliance manufacturer's plant.
(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). 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). China in phots: China's C919 high-altitude jet completes test flight. ecns.cn China's C919 passenger jet's high-altitude variant completed its first flight test on Wednesday, marking an important step in the development of the C919 aircraft family.
(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). 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). 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). Lebanese lawyers seek probe of banker over Netanyahu dinner. al-monitor.com By Tala RamadanBEIRUT, July 29 (Reuters) – A group of Lebanese lawyers filed a complaint with the country's top prosecutor on Wednesday requesting an investigation into banker Antoun Sehnaoui over a dinner he allegedly co-hosted in Washington that was attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The document accused Sehnaoui of "communicating with the Israeli enemy", one of the complainants, lawyer Mohamad Amer Al Haj Hassan, told reporters.
(2026-07-30). Kurds still waiting to go home despite govt deal. al-monitor.com At a desolate Syrian camp, home to thousands of displaced Kurds, Ahmad Oussi appealed for help to return to his hometown, seven years after a Turkish offensive drove him out. | Residents of the Talaeh camp complain former Turkish-backed fighters are squatting in their properties in the Ras al-Ain area, around 70 kilometres (40 miles) away.
(2026-07-30). Oil jumps 8% as US-Iran war pressures Saudi Arabia, explosions hit Egypt. al-monitor.com The price of benchmark Brent crude climbed past $90 per barrel on Wednesday after a renewed round of US-Iran hostilities shattered a days-long lull in fighting and the Houthis targeted Saudi oil exports.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Dr Al-Baqami new Saudi envoy. tribune.com.pk 
Islamabad | Saudi Arabia on Wednesday appointed Dr Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami as its new ambassador to Pakistan, replacing Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, Arab News reported, as the two longstanding allies deepen cooperation in defence, investment and regional security. | According to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Al-Baqami was among eight newly appointed envoys who took the oath of office this week. | "On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and before His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the newly appointed ambassadors to several brotherly and friendly countries took the oath," the ministry said…
(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). AJK polls' first phase results notified. tribune.com.pk 
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission on Wednesday formally notified the results of all 13 constituencies of Mirpur Division, confirming a decisive victory for the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, which secured nine seats against four won by the Pakistan Peoples Party in the first phase of the AJK Legislative Assembly elections. | The notification, issued under the signatures of AJK Election Commission Secretary Raja Muhammad Shakeel, formally declared the successful candidates elected and contained their names, parentage, political affiliation and respective constituencies.
(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). International Tiger Day: Not just awareness—action. ecns.cn There's nothing quite like her. Never has been, never will be. Only around 5,500 remain in the wild. Let that sink in. On International Tiger Day, awareness isn't enough — action is.
(2026-07-30). Jingdezhen World Heritage listing highlights China's commitment to preserving cultural legacy. ecns.cn For generations, porcelain makers in Jingdezhen have worked through a sequence of highly specialized tasks: preparing clay, shaping vessels, painting designs, applying glaze, and firing kilns.
(2026-07-30). China's women's sabre team claims silver at 2026 Fencing World Championships. ecns.cn China's women's sabre team won silver at the 2026 Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong on Wednesday after a 45-41 loss to Hungary in the final.
(2026-07-30). China donates $2m reproductive health supplies. tribune.com.pk 
China, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), on Wednesday handed over reproductive health and family planning supplies and equipment worth $2 million to Pakistan. | The equipment were handed over in order to improve maternal and newborn healthcare services and expanding family planning access in 10 underserved districts across the country. | The reproductive health and family planning supplies and equipment were handed over to the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination during a ceremony held at the Rural Health Center (RHC) Tarlai in Islamabad.
(2026-07-30). Trial flight completed on Kashgar-Tashkent air cargo route. ecns.cn A Shandong Airlines freighter from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, landed Monday at Kashgar Laining International Airport in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, marking the successful completion of a test flight for the new all-cargo route.
(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). 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).
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(2026-07-29). Trump expresses concern about Iran war's economic fallout in meeting with Netanyahu: report. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed concern about the severe repercussions of the Middle East war on global financial systems during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office, Axios reported Wednesday. | The US president, according to an Israeli official speaking to the news wire, reportedly emphasized that hostilities and high energy prices threaten international trade. | Netanyahu responded by asserting that Tehran is using its influence over the Strait of Hormuz as its final remaining lever to extract concessions from Washington. | Although the prime minister…
(2026-07-29). Why Trump's "You're ____ing crazy" Remark Still Defines His View of Netanyahu. thinktank.pk For years, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu were widely portrayed as the closest political partners in modern U.S.-Israel relations. Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital, supported the Abraham Accords, withdrew from the Iran nuclear agreement, and consistently defended Israel on the global stage. Yet by mid-2026, the relationship appears far more complicated. The resurfacing of …
(2026-07-29). Bibi hails 'one of the best' meetings with Trump but rift in US-Israel ties obvious over Iran war. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held their first White House meeting since the launch of the Iran war, with fresh images emerging from Washington. The two leaders reportedly reaffirmed that Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons, while the White House described the talks as "positive and productive." Israeli officials also highlighted the "excellent chemistry" between Trump and Netanyahu as the high-stakes discussions unfolded.
(2026-07-29). US Media: Maybe Iran Didn't Want Nukes After All. juancole.com The following story is co-published with Matt Bivens' Substack newsletter, ( Khamenei ruled that these ridiculously violent explosives, with their promise of indiscriminate ki…
(2026-07-29). What's Behind The Mutual Iranian-Ukrainian De-Escalation? thealtworld.com 
The US, Iran, and possibly also Russia appear to have calculated that it's not in their interests, only in Ukraine's and Israel's. | Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi's
(2026-07-29). Senate Moves Russia Sanctions Bill Forward as Zelensky Watches Vote. news.antiwar.com The Senate on Tuesday night advanced a sweeping Russia sanctions bill as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky watched the vote from the Senate gallery. Zelensky was in town for the funeral of Sen. Lindsey Graham, after whom the legislation was named. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 would also extend sanctions …
(2026-07-29). Zelensky's Dangerous Gambit To Merge The Iran And Ukraine Wars. scheerpost.com Of course this would also appeal to Israel, prolonging the Middle East war and potentially drawing European governments into the theater, too. Trita Parsi Responsible Statecraft As Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Washington, much indicates that he is no longer merely trying to draw greater American support into its war against Russia. Increasingly, it appears to …
(2026-07-29). Iran, Lebanon, Syria Middle East War EP 140 (Part 1). thealtworld.com In Episode 140 (Part 1) of the Kianistan Podcast, independent journalist Vanessa Beeley joins from Lebanon alongside Iranian geopolitical analyst Ehsan Safarnejad for an in-depth discussion on the expanding conflict across West Asia and its implications for Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Israel, and the United States. | Vanessa provides a firsthand assessment of conditions in Lebanon, including ongoing Israeli military operations, displacement, infrastructure destruction, and the growing tensions along Lebanon's southern border. The conversation explores developments in Syria, the presence of foreign actors, and how regio…
(2026-07-29). Netanyahu's war fails? Iran's proxy rearms, hunts every lost weapon to fight again | Gaza War. hindustantimes.com Hamas has reportedly formed a special committee to recover weapons lost during the Gaza war as it works to rebuild the Al-Qassam Brigades' arsenal. According to i24NEWS, the group is tracking missing weapons held by factions, clans and private individuals, buying back arms from civilians, and transferring government employees into its military wing to replace commanders killed in Israeli strikes. Watch the latest updates on Hamas, Gaza, Israel, the Al-Qassam Brigades, IDF operations, and Middle East developments.
(2026-07-29). Israel's decades-old US support risks losing Democrats. tribune.com.pk 
For generations, support for Israel united Washington. Now Israel's attacks on Gaza, the Iran war and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's close ties to United States Republicans are eroding Democratic backing, threatening to turn one of America's closest alliances into a partisan divide. | Support for Israel among Democratic voters has plummeted, candidates critical of Israel are winning Democratic primaries and even moderate lawmakers are increasingly willing to challenge decades of US support for Israel. | The shift is evident in Congress. This month, nearly half of House Democrats voted for a failed amendme…
(2026-07-29). Punishing Trump: New War on Saudi Refineries by Iran Allies. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Trump administration's 13 nights of strikes on Iran, including on bridges and energy infrastructure, have been followed by three nights of calm. The Iranians, however, clearly do not trust Trump to halt his war of aggression on their country for very long, especially with the visit to Washington, D. C. this week of Trump Whisperer, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Even Trump is complaining about Netanyahu's loud campaign to have Trump bomb specific targets in Iran. | To show what they thought about Netanyahu's warmongering against them, the Islamic Revolutionary G…
(2026-07-29). Trump says meetings with Zelenskiy and Netanyahu were positive. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said late on Tuesday his meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were positive. | Netanyahu and Zelenskiy were in Washington to attend a memorial service for Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican who died earlier this month and was an influential advocate for Israel and Ukraine. | In separate short posts on Truth Social, Trump said he discussed ‚Å various topics with them, without giving specifics. | "Had a very good meeting! Obviou…
(2026-07-29). Headlines for July 29, 2026. democracynow.org France and Spain Race to Contain Wildfires Amid Heat Wave, Death Toll Rises to 18 People in Japan Earthquake, Uganda Declares End to the Latest Outbreak of Ebola, Netanyahu and Zelensky Attend Sen. Graham's Funeral in Washington, Senate Votes to Confirm Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, U.S.-Iran Negotiations Stall as Iran Attacks U.S. Base in Jordan, U.S. Walks Out of UNSC Meeting During French Ambassador's Remarks, Human Rights Groups Say Iranian Authorities Hanged Two Anti-Gov't Protesters, Israeli Jets Strike Mosque in Gaza City, Killing One Person and Wounding Dozens, Palest…
(2026-07-29). Iran denies involvement in projectiles launched from Iraq toward Saudi Arabia. tribune.com.pk 
An Iranian military official on Wednesday denied Tehran's involvement in projectiles launched from Iraq toward Saudi Arabia, rejecting accusations that Iran was behind recent attacks on the kingdom. | Responding to a statement by the Saudi defence minister, the official told Iran's state broadcaster IRIB that attributing attacks against United States interests in the region to Tehran was "a grave mistake stemming from ignorance of the situation in the region." | The official also "strongly denied any connection between projectiles fired from other countries toward targets in Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republ…
(2026-07-29). Trump Threatens to Bomb the "F****** S***" Out of Iran After US Base Strike. truthout.org President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. is going to "beat" the "f****** s***" out of Iran, in a chilling new threat of escalations as the war spirals out of control and engulfs more regional conflicts. "We're going to beat the f****** s*** out of them," Trump told Fox's Trey Yingst. It's unclear if Trump censored himself, or if the outlet censored his words. "We'll be hitting… |
(2026-07-29). Iran slams 'clear aggression' after US-Saudi strikes on Iraq kill 20 PMF fighters. tribune.com.pk 
Iran on Wednesday condemned the United States-Saudi Arabia strikes on seven areas in Iraq, calling the attacks "clear aggression against the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq." | According to Al Jazeera, citing the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Tehran termed the attacks "a gross violation" of international law and said they were "in line with the aspirations of the United States and the Zionist regime to expand the scope of war." | "While expressing condolences for the martyrdom of a group of honourable Iraqi people during these aggressive attacks, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasises th…
(2026-07-29). Trump Vows Revenge For Iranian Missile Attack, U.S. And Saudis Join Forces To Strike Iraq (Updated). twz.com 
President Donald Trump on Wednesday
(2026-07-29). Oil rises as US-Iran tension escalates after Iraq strikes, missile attack. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose more than $3 a barrel on Wednesday after joint strikes in Iraq by the United States and Saudi Arabia, and the interception of Iran's ballistic missiles aimed at US forces in the Middle East, while US crude inventories shrank. | Brent futures increased by $3.30, or 3.9%, to $87.39 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $3.05, or 3.8%, to $82.31 a barrel. | "Renewed strength comes after the US said it intercepted a ‚Å surprise attack on US troops," ING analysts said in a note. | "Saudi Arabia int…
(2026-07-29). Trump Pardons Mega-Donor Days After Contribution to GOP Candidate. truthout.org President Donald Trump has pardoned yet another person who has made significant donations to his past campaigns and to Republican Party causes, casting more doubts upon the legitimacy of his use of the constitutionally unchecked power. Adam Kidan, a key figure involved in the Jack Abramoff fraud and lobbying scandal, served a prison sentence of around two and a half years in the mid-2000s. |
(2026-07-29). From genocide to justice: Iraq's reparations for Yazidi survivors. onlineopinion.com.au More than a decade after ISIS's genocide against the Yazidi people, Iraq has begun compensating Yazidi survivors. But justice requires far more than financial support.
(2026-07-29). How Hakeem Jeffries and J Street Teamed Up for Arming Genocide. indybay.org The oxymoron of "pro-Israel, pro-peace"
(2026-07-29). State Department report blames Cuba for social unrest: Rubio prepares total war at home and abroad. wsws.org Rubio's report blames Havana for six decades of social struggle in the US, fusing political opposition at home and resistance to US neo-colonialism abroad into a single enemy.
(2026-07-29). Neymar reitera su adiós a la selección brasileña: "Creo que mi etapa ya pasó" cubadebate.cu El astro brasileño Neymar volvió a dejar entrever que su ciclo con la selección de Brasil ha llegado a su fin, al afirmar que ya no desea seguir vistiendo la camiseta verdeamarela. Las declaraciones del delantero de 34 años se produjeron tras el triunfo del Santos por 4-2 sobre la Universidad Central de Venezuela, en un duelo de la Copa Sudamericana.
(2026-07-29). Estados Unidos viene en busca de las organizaciones sociales de resistencia. cubadebate.cu Rubio ha desempolvado el fantasma del macartismo con la publicación del informe "Cuba: capital del comunismo del siglo XXI" y la Cumbre Ministerial contra el "terrorismo político de extrema izquierda". Este documento acusa a Cuba de liderar una red de espionaje y subversión contra Occidente, de la forma más burda a modo de "panfleto propagandístico" que carece de pruebas reales.
(2026-07-29). EEUU bloquea el envío de más de 7 000 contenedores con alimentos y medicinas hacia Cuba, denuncia vice primer ministro. cubadebate.cu El vice primer ministro y ministro del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, àìscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, denunció hoy ante la Asamblea Nacional que se intenta impedir el arribo a Cuba de más de 7 000 contenedores retenidos en distintos puertos del Caribe, cargados con mercancías adquiridas lícitamente por el país conforme a las normas del comercio internacional.
(2026-07-29). ANPP aprueba la liquidación del Presupuesto del Estado de 2025. cubadebate.cu La Asamblea Nacional aprobó hoy la liquidación del Presupuesto del Estado 2025, luego de conocer el informe presentado por el ministro de Finanzas y Precios, Vladimir Regueiro Ale, quien destacó que, pese a un escenario económico marcado por las tensiones internacionales, el país logró reducir el déficit fiscal y preservar el financiamiento de los programas sociales.
(2026-07-29). FIFA abre expediente disciplinario a Paredes, Molina, Almada y Ayala por los incidentes en la final del Mundial. cubadebate.cu La FIFA ha anunciado la apertura de un expediente disciplinario contra cuatro integrantes de la selección argentina y un futbolista español, como consecuencia de los incidentes violentos ocurridos tras la final del Mundial 2026, en la que España derrotó a Argentina por 1-0 el pasado 19 de julio en East Rutherford, Estados Unidos.
(2026-07-29). Unión Eléctrica aclara que la patana atracada en la bahía de La Habana no será destinada al SEN. cubadebate.cu La patana que arribó a la Bahía de La Habana no se destinará a la generación eléctrica, según informó la Unión Eléctrica (UNE). La embarcación, que llegó este miércoles procedente de República Dominicana, tiene como único propósito recibir trabajos de mantenimiento en las instalaciones de Astilleros del Caribe (Asticar), ubicadas en el puerto habanero.
(2026-07-29). Prof. Richard Sakwa: "We are on the brink of an escalation that could lead to final disaster!" unitedworldint.com By Prof. Richard Sakwa, Political Scientist 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 days. The conference, which featured …
(2026-07-29). Pakistan urges UN to fully implement Gaza peace plan, warns delays threaten peace prospects. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Tuesday urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to ensure the full implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza and the peace framework endorsed by the Council, warning that delays risk "irreparably undermining the prospects for a just and lasting peace" and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. | Addressing the UNSC's open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said the discussion offered "an important opportunity for a holistic assessment of the situation in…
(2026-07-29). Over 60,000 children orphaned in Gaza since October 2023: Palestinian ministry. tribune.com.pk 
More than 60,000 children in the Gaza Strip have lost at least one parent since Israel's military campaign began in October 2023, the enclave's health ministry said in a report on Wednesday. | According to the official figures, at least 60,737 children were orphaned or left with a single parent, including 52,095 who lost their fathers, 5,929 their mothers, and 2,713 who lost both parents. | Read: Over 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire, UNICEF says | The ministry also said 2,276 families — comprising 8,858 individuals — had been "completely wiped out" from the civil registry amid the ongoi…
(2026-07-29). Israel funded $46.5m campaign to influence AI responses on Gaza war: report. tribune.com.pk 
Israel spent tens of millions of dollars on a digital influence campaign designed to shape how artificial intelligence systems respond to questions about the Gaza war, according to a report published Tuesday by Drop Site News. | The report alleges that Brad Parscale, President Donald Trump's former campaign manager, and his firm, Clock Tower X, built a network of websites under a $46.5 million contract with the Israeli government to promote Israeli narratives and influence AI platforms including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity. | According to documents cited by Drop Site, Clock Tower X produced hundred…
(2026-07-29). Ice cream for education: Gaza cafe raises funds for studies. aljazeera.com In war-torn Gaza, a group of Palestinian students opened Flora, an ice cream shop and cafe, to pay university fees.
(2026-07-29). Two female Israeli soldiers commit suicide, military toll reaches at least 16 this year: report. tribune.com.pk 
Two female Israeli soldiers died by suicide over the past two days, bringing the number of active-duty Israeli soldiers who have died by suicide this year to at least 16, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Wednesday. | According to Haaretz, one soldier serving in the Bardelas Battalion died on Tuesday after being found injured at a base in southern Israel. The other, who served in a classified role in the Military Intelligence Directorate, died two days earlier at the Glilot base near Ramat Hasharon, north of Tel Aviv. | At least nine additional soldiers who served during the Gaza war, either in regular ser…
(2026-07-28). Students from 7 countries explore technology and culture in Chengdu. ecns.cn The "2026 Huaxing Young Reporters Sichuan Camp" kicked off in Chengdu on Monday, bringing together students from seven countries to explore the city's technological innovation and cultural heritage.
(2026-07-29). Annie Humphrey 'Edge of America'. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-29). International joint lab on seismic resilience launched on 50th anniversary of Tangshan earthquake. ecns.cn An international joint laboratory dedicated to seismic resilience was launched in Beijing to mark the 50th anniversary of the devastating 1976 Tangshan earthquake.
(2026-07-29). PKU denies rumors that math faculty refused to write recommendation letters for Fields medalist Wang Hong. ecns.cn Peking University has dismissed online rumors claiming that faculty members at its School of Mathematical Sciences refused to write recommendation letters for Wang Hong, a 2026 Fields Medal winner, when she applied for graduate study in France.
(2026-07-29). China's high-value invention patents reach 2.36 mln by end of June. ecns.cn China held 2.36 million high-value invention patents by the end of June, with the number of such patents per 10,000 people rising to 16.8.
(2026-07-29). Thursday 8/20: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel – 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-07-29). Nationwide protests demand action to save U.S. Postal Service. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—From Portland, Ore., to Miami and from Chicago to D.C., tens of thousands of people rallied July 28 in a union-organized campaign to save the U.S. Postal Service by pressuring Congress to give it a temporary financial lifeline while keeping it out of the clutches of Wall Street and the billionaire class. Organized by the …
(2026-07-29). U.N. Expert Francesca Albanese Slams U.S. "Complicity" as Trump Meets Netanyahu Despite ICC Warrant. democracynow.org 
We speak to Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, about Israel's continued impunity from international law. Despite an International Criminal Court warrant out for his arrest, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently visited the White House to meet with President Donald Trump. While the United States is not a member state to the ICC, "It doesn't mean that they have to extend protection to a fugitive from international law," says Albanese, who joins widespread international calls for Netanyahu's arrest. "The Un…
(2026-07-29). South Sudan: Abuse of Civilians in Western Equatoria. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Makeshift shelters for communities displaced from Nagero County to Bazia, Wau County, South Sudan, November 18, 2025. | © 2025 Joe Falzetta | South Sudan's army, opposition forces, and their respective allied militias abused residents and caused much of the population to flee during fighting in 2025 in Nagero County, Western Equatoria.Civilians have returned to Nagero town and environs, but continue to live in fear, and the government has continued to limit aid access into Nagero County as in other conflict-affected areas in the country. The government should suspend commanders cre…
(2026-07-29). Tuesday 8/4: Phonebank for Cori Bush! indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/coribush1/event/918558/…
(2026-07-29). Pennsylvania takes aggressive stance to prevent flesh-eating New World screwworm fly from coming into the state. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania officials are taking aggressive measures to keep the New World screwworm fly out of the state. | There are not yet any known local cases of the flesh-eating pests, which typically attack livestock, but an
(2026-07-29). Infantino's FIFA World Cup stakes plan: Would UEFA boycott, would it work? aljazeera.com How the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise has drawn criticism, including from UEFA and new United Kingdom Prime Minister.
(2026-07-29). Why is Uganda experiencing a food crisis? aljazeera.com At least 19 people have died of starvation in the country and 1.5 million are at risk of malnutrition, experts warn.
(2026-07-29). CM orders 800 mini dams in Potohar. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday approved a plan to build 800 mini-dams in the Potohar region during the next three years to enhance rainwater storage. | Chairing a meeting, the chief minister reviewed progress on water conservation and groundwater management and was informed that 110 mini-dams had been built across Punjab for safeguarding water resources. | She sought a comprehensive plan for developing on-ground water bodies to conserve rainwater and ordered that the existing legal framework for groundwater management be strengthened and made more effective. | It was decided that dedica…
(2026-07-29). Betelgeuse! Now there are TWO. wattsupwiththat.com From the "No. we aren't talking about cloning Michael Keaton or saying Betelgeuse! Betelgeuse!" department comes this very interesting discovery that took a century to confirm.
(2026-07-29). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-07-29). Only one way out for Trump. strategic-culture.su By Patrick LAWRENCE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The question ahead of the latest summit with Netanyahu on Tuesday is what the U.S.
(2026-07-29). Elena Kagan Gave Bogus Science a Blind Endorsement. wattsupwiththat.com Endorsing a manual without examining its most contentious sections compromises due diligence. Fortunately, it is not too late to correct course. The Federal Judicial Center should act now to restore the manual's credibility by strengthening its commitment to empirical evidence, falsifiability, and viewpoint diversity. The integrity of judicial decision-making demands nothing less.
(2026-07-29). AusAlert test exposes the need for a fully integrated national warning system. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-29). Shopping mall collapses after magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture had risen to 13, including deaths that are still being investigated to determine whether they were related to the 7.1-magnitude tremor, public broadcaster NHK reported Wednesday.
(2026-07-29). Trump's Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low in 2 New Polls. truthout.org Just over a year and a half after he re-entered the White House for a second term, more Americans than ever disapprove of President Donald Trump's job performance. According to a CNN/SSRS poll published on Wednesday, just 34 percent of Americans give Trump approving marks. Conversely, 66 percent say they disapprove of the way he's handled his job as president. Trump's approval numbers… |
(2026-07-29). How Do We Sustain Momentum for the Anti-ICE Movement Over Time? truthout.org The violence and scale of the Trump administration's attacks on immigrants and the communities they live in can be disorienting. In recent months, the terrain has shifted from roving spectacles of violence in blue cities to arrests increasingly embedded in the everyday harms of policing. Meanwhile, activists and community members have forced the administration to retreat from one of its most… |
(2026-07-29). Saturday 7/25: California Single Payer Meeting For Heatlhcare. indybay.org Eric Quesada Center | 518 Valencia St | San Francisc…
(2026-07-29). Is the AI Investment Boom Losing Momentum? moderndiplomacy.eu Asian stock markets extended their sharp selloff on Wednesday as investor concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) valuations deepened ahead of a crucial round of earnings from major U.S. technology companies and the Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy decision. The decline reflects growing skepticism over whether massive investments in AI infrastructure will generate sustainable profits, while …
(2026-07-29). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-29). Tommy Robinson's Temple: The Christian Conference Uniting Preachers from the Far-Right Fringe. bylinetimes.com 
A 'Make Great Britain Christian Again' event in August will see speakers aligned to Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (AKA Tommy Robinson) and other far-right figures come together in an attempt to boost MAGA-style 'Christian Nationalism' on this side of the Atlantic. | At recent protests and rallies, Robinson has been flanked by pastors wearing religious collars, seemingly an attempt to boost his Christian credentials. The Southampton rally over the murder of Henry Nowak saw several fringe Christian figures speak, with the Lord's Prayer increasingly a fixture of such gatherings. | Representatives from progressive Christi…
(2026-07-29). 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…
(2026-07-29). Chinese medical team in Guyana performs complex tumor surgery. ecns.cn The 21st Chinese medical team assisting Guyana recently worked with local doctors to perform a complex cytoreductive surgery on a 49-year-old patient with a large abdominal and pelvic tumor in Georgetown.
(2026-07-29). Trump Quietly Gutted Agency Best-Known for Work on Curbing Hospital Infections. truthout.org The Trump administration has effectively shut down most of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's activities, closing the spigot on federal funding estimated to have saved thousands of lives and billions of dollars over the past 27 years by improving medical practice. In a July 15 letter, the small Department of Health and Human Services agency known as AHRQ told researchers it was… |
(2026-07-29). Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service. whyy.org Roughly six weeks before the first midterm ballots President Donald Trump is seeking greater control over mail balloting through an executive order while a change to how the agency processes mail is leading to criticism that it's failing to deliver ballots on time. | Democratic officials have raised concerns over the past week about how quickly…
(2026-07-29). Burnham dances right on cue as warmonger puppet PM. strategic-culture.su Britain is being run by a puppet regime whose purpose is to sell war. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | One week after becoming prime…
(2026-07-29). Mairead Bernadette: The Primary Contradiction is Imperialism! Long Live the Irish Black Freedom Struggles! wibailoutpeople.org 
"I am oppressed as a woman, and I'm also oppressed as an Irish person. Everyone in this country is oppressed and yet we can only end our oppression as women if we end the oppression of our nation as a whole. But, I don't think that alone is enough. This isn't the first time that …
(2026-07-29). Trump to End Medicare Part D Subsidies After Vowing to "Protect" Program in 2024. truthout.org On Tuesday, the Trump administration announced its plans to end a subsidy program for Medicare Part D, which has helped lower prescription drug costs for tens of millions of enrollees in the program for the past two years. The Biden-era program provided subsidies to insurance companies, which in turn lowered the cost of drugs for seniors in Medicare. If repealed, many enrollees in the program… |
(2026-07-29). Midterm Madness: Cori Bush's AIPAC Rematch. levernews.com 
üó≥Ô∏è Welcome to Midterm Madness, the only newsletter you need to stay up to date on 2026 election news. Key race updates, money trails, numbers that cut through the spin, and campaign moments that say more than official talking points ever will — from The Lever team to your inbox, every Wednesday.üëá Further down in this newsletter: The Israel critic AIPAC is hoping to KO twice in a row. Faultlines in Michigan's hotly contested primary. An appellate trial that could take down Citizens United. | üëç This pop-up news…
(2026-07-29). The (Dis)United States (Or Do I Mean World?) of President Donald J. Trump. nationofchange.org Global Warming, Global Warning…
(2026-07-29). Chinese FM Wang Yi attends high-level meeting on global development initiative. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday said that China will continue to play the role of a responsible major country, closely link its own development with the common development of all countries and act as a promoter and contributor to global development.
(2026-07-29). More than 600 animals flood ACCT Philly; incentives offered to ease overcrowding. whyy.org This story originally appeared on ACCT Philly is calling a recent surge in animal arrivals a crisis after the shelter took in more than 600 animals in just over a week, forcing staff to make difficult decisions as space runs out. | The shelter, which officials say is routinely full, has received more than 600 animals since last Sunday. | Executive Director Sarah Barnett said the volume is unlike anything the organization has seen recently. | "Last week, we just went over a bridge or a ledg…
(2026-07-29). Is FIFA selling parts of the World Cup to private investors? aljazeera.com This week FIFA announced plans to form a new subsidiary company to run part of the World Cup and offer a 20% stake.
(2026-07-29). Man critically injured at EMR scrapyard in Camden was 'impaled' by blowtorch. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? A contractor who was Around 11: 30 p.m. on July 18, firefighters responded to a call "
(2026-07-29). The deaf, dumb and blind Empire of Piracy. strategic-culture.su Imperial deafness, dumbness and blindness is set to worsen. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The ways Iran is dismantling the entire…
(2026-07-29). The National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers conventions: Empty promises and support for the Democrats. wsws.org The national conventions of the American teachers unions were held without a plan to fight the escalating destruction of public education, mass school closures, or mounting layoffs. Instead, the events were handed over to the Democratic Party.
(2026-07-29). Trump Contracts for Increased Production Capacity at Lockheed. indybay.org It will be hard to evaluate the impact of these contracts on Santa Cruz county locations of Lockheed because of the secret, cutting edge guidance technology in our precision targeting missiles. | Most of the money will go to red states.
(2026-07-29). The Grass Is Greener on Riverwest Radio: Reflections on the Public Execution of Corey Ruiz by Madison Cops. wibailoutpeople.org This week we discuss the tragic public shooting of Corey Ruiz by a member of the Madison Police Department. Joining in the discussion are Debra Gillespie founder of Mothers against Gun Violence, Dena Eakles of Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice and Kai Rasmussen from WI Bail Out the People Movement who has been a …
(2026-07-29). Major global selloff in chip stocks. wsws.org The past week has seen a sharp fall in the share price of major chipmaking firms, especially those based in South Korea, but now extending to Wall Street.
(2026-07-29). (FROM THE VAULT) Retired Street Artist Gives Comeuppance To Homeless Haters. indybay.org In 2015, Fremont passed a brutal anti-camping ordinance. A street artist held business owners and the city accountable.
(2026-07-29). How Anti-Worker Lawmakers Are Trying to Muzzle Voters. nationofchange.org Missouri voters overturned a right-to-work law at the ballot box in 2018. In August they decide whether to make citizen-led referendums far harder to use.
(2026-07-29). AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing e-commerce as growth engine. tribune.com.pk 
The global race to build artificial intelligence is redrawing Asia's air cargo map, prompting airlines to redesign networks around growing semiconductor manufacturing hubs as cross-border e-commerce loses momentum. | Unlike…
(2026-07-29). AJK police say JAAC working under 'specific agenda', accuse protesters of using automatic weapons. tribune.com.pk 
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Police spokesperson Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Khawar Ali Shaukat on Wednesday said the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) was operating under an "agenda" aimed at destabilising the region, accusing protesters of firing automatic weapons at security personnel from fortified positions inside buildings. | "This shows that the banned JAAC is working here according to an agenda, the purpose of which is to destroy peace in AJK, disrupt Kashmir's social fabric, and, at the same time, undermine the atmosphere of brotherhood and peace," said Shaukat during a press co…
(2026-07-29). Thousands rally in Japan to block right-wing attack on democracy. peoplesworld.org 
Braving scorching summer heat, 25,000 people rallied outside Japan's National Diet building on July 20-21, part of a wave of protests at more than 270 locations across the country. The target of their anger: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to gut proportional representation in the lower house of parliament, a move critics say is designed …
(2026-07-29). Asked About ICC Warrant, Netanyahu Says He Travels With "Special Forces" truthout.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he travels with Israeli "special forces" in the event that he is arrested abroad for his charges by the International Criminal Court (ICC) — as he vowed to travel to New York City for the UN General Assembly meeting in September. In an interview with Fox, Sean Hannity expressed concern that Netanyahu may face arrest in a country… |
(2026-07-29). CIA-Linked Terrorist Released by ICE After Serving Only Four Months—Around the Same Time He Spent in Prison for Coordinating Notorious Car Bombing Attack. covertactionmagazine.com While thousands of people languish in the ICE gulag under abhorrent conditions and are kidnapped off American streets and subject to deportation, a CIA-linked foreign terrorist is being given preferential treatment in a stark reflection of the double standard and corruption of the U.S. criminal justice system. On July 16, The New York Times spotlighted …
(2026-07-28). ASEAN youths explore technology and culture in China. ecns.cn An AI-related study tour program for ASEAN youth was held in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, from July 22 through 28, bringing together 94 teachers and students from eight universities in Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia.
(2026-07-29). Taiwan's Pre-Han Kuang Combat Readiness Drills. moderndiplomacy.eu On June 21, 2026, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced that its armed forces would launch a five-day, four-night "Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise" from June 22 to June 26, intended to strengthen the ROC Armed Forces' immediate response capabilities under a high state of readiness and validate the effectiveness of joint operations. The ministry described …
(2026-07-29). Xi urges pooling strength of overseas Chinese to build strong country, advance national rejuvenation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged pooling the strength of overseas Chinese and those who have returned to China to contribute to building China into a strong country and advancing national rejuvenation.
(2026-07-29). A Mental Health Crisis, a Call for Help, and a Death in Police Custody. capitalbnews.org 
SIKESTON, Missouri — Not everyone at Lloyd Gilmore's funeral knew him well. One woman, who had ironed her clothes two days in advance, said she just wanted to be there for his family. School-age children, guided by their parents, approached his open casket in the sanctuary of Cornerstone Baptist Church and peeked inside. Other people …
(2026-07-29). New UK PM Andy Burnham Has Supported a 90% Cut in Hydrocarbon Use Within 10 Years. wattsupwiththat.com As Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham wanted to slash hydrocarbon use by 90% in 10 years. Now the new Energy Minister is making similar noises. Chris Morrison wonders if destroying modern society is still the plan.
(2026-07-29). How Japan and UNICEF Are Helping Millions of Pakistani Children Thrive. thinktank.pk The Japan and UNICEF Pakistan partnership continues to play a transformative role in improving the lives of millions of children and families across the country. Reaffirming their long-standing collaboration, the Government of Japan and UNICEF highlighted decades of shared efforts to protect children's rights, strengthen essential public services, and provide life-saving humanitarian assistance during emergencies. …
(2026-07-29). OpenAI's rogue agent hacked an account at a second technology firm: Report. aljazeera.com The latest hack comes after an autonomous agent escaped a controlled test and accessed AI firm Hugging Face's servers.
(2026-07-29). Florida carries out first double execution in six decades as US death toll mounts. wsws.org Florida on Tuesday carried out its first double execution in more than 60 years. The pairing of the two executions, ordered six hours apart by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, is itself a marker of the pace at which the state has been killing its prisoners.
(2026-07-29). Documents Show TSA Shares Passengers' Personal Information With ICE. truthout.org The Trump administration has for more than a year used personal information airline passengers provide to the Transportation Security Administration for immigration enforcement, according to documents obtained by a government watchdog group. The documents, collected by the government accountability organization American Oversight, show for the first time a formal data-sharing agreement since… |
(2026-07-29). How has the Indian government responded to 'Cockroach' protests? aljazeera.com The BJP government's response so far has been a measured crackdown as it also attempts to woo the youth.
(2026-07-29). Trump's attorney general pick faces possible Republican roadblock. aljazeera.com Todd Blanche, Trump's former defence lawyer, has faced scrutiny over his alleged loyalty to the US president.
(2026-07-29). Hydrogen plane pioneer seeks lifeline funding. wattsupwiththat.com If it was at all feasible, aircraft manufacturers and the likes of Rolls Royce would be gobbling up the technology.
(2026-07-28). China to develop AI sector patent pools. ecns.cn China plans to promote the establishment of AI-related patent pools, aiming to accelerate the commercial application of more high-quality patents along the industrial chain, China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) said Wednesday.
(2026-07-29). Trump's favorite drug trafficker returns triumphantly to Honduras. responsiblestatecraft.org Former President Juan Orlando Hernández, the convicted drug trafficker pardoned by President Donald Trump last December,
(2026-07-29). Reverse Robin Hood: How the Pentagon is robbing all of us. peoplesworld.org 
In an era of high prices for fuel, food, and housing, an extra $4,000 could make a life-saving difference for many families. But instead, that's what the average worker had to shell out for the Pentagon last year. If you're a family with two working adults, that's $8,000 that you could have kept in your …
(2026-07-29). FBISE announces SSC 2026 annual examination results. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) on Wednesday announced the results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Part-I and Part-II First Annual Examination 2026 at a ceremony in Islamabad. | Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui formally announced the results by pressing the button. | Delivering the welcome address, FBISE Chairman Prof Dr Ikram Ali Malik welcomed the participants and briefed them on the conduct of the examinations and the Board's performance. | According to the chairman, a total of 292,831 candidates appeared in the S…
(2026-07-29). Singapore Reportedly Looking Toward 6th Gen Fighter Future With Interest In GCAP Program. twz.com 
Singapore is yet to receive its first F-35s, but it shouldn't be a surprise that the strategically located city-state has an eye on what comes next.
(2026-07-29). Japan quake toll rises to 13 as rescuers haul people from collapsed mall. geo.tv Buildings that collapsed after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture, in Yatsushiro City, Japan, July 29, 2026. — Reuters7.1-magnitude jolt rocked southern Japan on Tuesday.Workers missing at quake-hit mall and paper mill.Multiple buildings…
(2026-07-28). Biodiversity-rich Yunnan adopts its first wild plant protection regulation. ecns.cn A dedicated regulation on wild plant protection was adopted at a meeting in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Tuesday, setting out protections for rare and endangered plant species in one of China's most biodiverse regions. It will take effect Saturday, Aug. 15.
(2026-07-29). Bordeaux wildfire battle continues amid extreme heat. aljazeera.com Firefighters are on high alert in France as scorching temperatures and winds threaten to fuel wildfire west of Bordeaux…
(2026-07-29). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-29). Ministers defend AJK polls as 'free and fair'. tribune.com.pk 
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday described the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections as "peaceful, fair, free and credible", while inviting opposition parties to pursue constitutional remedies if they wished to challenge the results. | Addressing a joint press conference alongside Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam in Islamabad, Sanaullah said the people of AJK had exercised their democratic right by electing representatives on 13 seats during polling held on July 27. | Citing Electio…
(2026-07-29). FIFA proposes plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, angering UEFA. aljazeera.com Football's world governing body announces plans to sell stakes of up to 20 percent in the World Cup and other events.
(2026-07-29). Village Resistance Disrupted Israel's West Bank Strategy. scheerpost.com Ramzy Baroud Common Dreams During a military raid on the small town of Tell, southwest of Nablus, a moment of direct defiance shattered the illusion of total Palestinian submission. Faced with relentless military incursions, land confiscation and settler harassment and violence, local villagers and farmers refused to retreat. In the confrontation that followed, a single …
(2026-07-29). Algeria elects first-ever woman speaker of parliament. aljazeera.com Khalida Boufedeche of the National Liberation Front has become the first-ever woman speaker of Algeria's parliament.
(2026-07-29). "Tipping Point" : Ex-CDC Official Links Cyclospora & Measles Outbreaks to Trump's Public Health Cuts. democracynow.org 
The United States is facing a number of major disease outbreaks, from foodborne cyclosporiasis to vaccine-preventable measles. We speak to the former chief medical officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Debra Houry. She resigned from her post one year ago in protest over political interference at the agency and the leadership of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist who has overseen the slashing of billions of dollars in public health funding during the second Trump administration. | "The U.S. is really at a tipping point, when you look…
(2026-07-29). China condemns US move to sanction Chinese research institutions. tribune.com.pk 
China on Wednesday voiced strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the US Department of Defence's decision to place some Chinese research institutions on a sanctions list, saying it would take necessary measures to protect its legitimate rights and interests, according to state media. | "China will take necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese research institutions and ensure a sound environment for normal scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation," said a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, Xinhua News Agency reported. | The spokesperson said the…
(2026-07-29). 13 dead, several trapped as mall explodes after massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Japan. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 13 people were killed while several others are trapped after a mall exploded in Japan following a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake triggering building collapses, road damage and widespread power outages, as rescue teams continued an intensive search for survivors on Wednesday. | Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the death toll had risen from the three fatalities reported immediately after Tuesday's quake and warned that rescuers were racing against time to reach people trapped beneath collapsed structures. | "Even now, there are people waiting to be rescued, and this is a race against t…
(2026-07-29). Sam Altman meets lawmakers on back of OpenAI agents hacking companies. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump says he is considering 'AI controls' following OpenAI's disclosure.
(2026-07-29). 'Applause' musical review: An impressive revival. peoplesworld.org 
In his satirical 1961 novel Catch-22, Joseph Heller wrote: "Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you." This could be the tagline for The Group Rep's revival of Applause, which is set in the social milieu of the Broadway theater. In it, Margo Channing (Leslie Stevens) is a star of stage and screen …
(2026-07-29). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-07-29). Protests in Lima as Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president. aljazeera.com Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru's president amid protests and promises to crackdown on crime.
(2026-07-29). New Zealand election: Green Party AGM postures against social inequality, silent on war. wsws.org The Green Party is seeking to neutralise mounting anger among workers and youth by pretending it will pressure a Labour-led government to address inequality and poverty.
(2026-07-29). K-P law grants sweeping privileges to PA speaker. tribune.com.pk 
Official vehicles, immunity and expanded travel benefits included…
(2026-07-29). Thursday 8/6: Nuclear Abolition or Extinction: A Rally and Protest at Livermore Lab. indybay.org Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory- West Gate | Vasco Rd. and Westgate Dr. | Livermore, CA 94551…
(2026-07-29). 'Not out of the woods': Delaware doctor predicts more measles cases as the state's outbreak rises to 5. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware lawmakers are pushing to increase access to vaccinations as the measles outbreak in the state rises to five cases. | The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Mara Gorman, D-Newark, would require private insurers to continue to cover vaccines that were recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal government agencies before President Donald Trump retook office in January 2025. The bill is currently on Gov. Matt Meyer's desk. | "I think you…
(2026-07-29). State Department accuses Americans of being communists. indybay.org March 5, 1960 photo of Ernesto "Che" Guevara…
(2026-07-29). DPSA to launch Batho Pele AI Chatbot. sanews.gov.za DPSA to launch Batho Pele AI Chatbot | Public Service and Administration Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi will lead the launch of the Batho Pele artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot, a new digital tool aimed at giving public servants instant access to public service policy updates, circulars, legislation and other important information. ⚪ Friday's launch of the chatbot is the brainchild of a public-private partnership between the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA), Meta and Juicetel. The DPSA said the initiative represents a solid step forward in the government's efforts to modernise public se…
(2026-07-29). 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.
(2026-07-29). China's C919 high-altitude jet makes test flight. ecns.cn China's C919 passenger jet's high-altitude variant made its first flight test on Wednesday, marking a great progress in the development of the C919 aircraft family, according to developer Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC) of China.
(2026-07-29). China consulate issues safety alert after tourist bus overturns in New Zealand. ecns.cn The Consulate General of China in Christchurch, New Zealand, issued a safety advisory on Tuesday for Chinese nationals traveling in the country, hours after a tourist bus carrying Chinese visitors overturned on a South Island highway near Queenstown the same day. The incident left several passengers with minor injuries.
(2026-07-29). Sindh sets up first speed breeding lab to boost wheat output. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh government has established its first speed breeding laboratory at the Directorate General Agriculture Research Sindh in Tando Jam, aiming to modernise agricultural research and develop high-yield, climate-resilient wheat varieties. | Sindh Minister for Agriculture Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Mahar said on Wednesday that the facility would utilise advanced speed breeding technology to develop new wheat varieties in a shorter time, with higher productivity and improved resistance to climate change. | He said the laboratory would focus on producing wheat strains capable of withstanding heat, drought and vari…
(2026-07-29). Kwame Ture Lessons from the 60's. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-29). Fauci's Diary Isn't the Key to Why Covid Ravaged the U.S. — Our Broken Healthcare System Is. theintercept.com 
Rand Paul is trying to put Anthony Fauci in prison for not confirming a conspiracy theory, but the key to blunting the next pandemic is universal healthcare.
(2026-07-29). UAE-Supplied Drones Still Target Civilians in Sudan Despite EU Condemnation. scheerpost.com By Mat Nashed This article was originally published by Truthout "It's really the bare minimum to call out the actors involved … the EU should be doing a lot more," said an expert. On July 9, the European Parliament passed a resolution that condemned the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for supporting a violent Sudanese paramilitary …
(2026-07-29). Cheap Renewables? Reuters Recycles the Myth. wattsupwiththat.com "Wind and solar developers naturally want the public to equate nameplate megawatts with reliable supply, subsidized bids with total costs, and rapid deployment with technical necessity. They are selling projects. Reuters should be doing something different. The press should test industry claims, not launder them into economic common sense."
(2026-07-29). Iraq calls Saudi-US attacks 'flagrant violation of sovereignty'. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi cancels first official trip to Saudi Arabia in protest.
(2026-07-29). 42DM MobiDev Linkbuilding The Business Case for Investing in Yoga App Development. moguldom.com Introduction to Yoga App Development The digital wellness revolution is reshaping how millions of people access health and fitness content. Understanding the foundations of yoga app development is the first step toward capturing your share of one of the fastest-growing markets in the tech and wellness sectors. The Rise of Digital Wellness Solutions There was …
(2026-07-29). Can Japan's Prime Minister Restore Market Confidence? moderndiplomacy.eu Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing mounting political and economic pressure as falling public approval ratings increasingly complicate her government's efforts to reassure financial markets. Rising inflation, a weakening yen, and concerns over Japan's expanding fiscal deficit have created a difficult balancing act between delivering promised tax relief to voters and maintaining investor confidence …
(2026-07-29). Saturday 7/25: Footprint America: a San Francisco walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-29). Legal Team of Political Prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal Appeals to the UN for Support. scheerpost.com By Renée Feltz This article was originally published by Truthout Lawyers are appealing to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, which had urged the release of Leonard Peltier. World-renowned political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal is 72 years old, suffering multiple health problems, and may die in prison, say legal advocates in a new request they …
(2026-07-29). US Pauses FinCEN Oversight for Post-Earthquake 'Aid' as Caracas Demands Full Blockade Removal. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The policy
(2026-07-29). Palestinian Americans Changed The Conversation. scheerpost.com Sami Mshasha, Mondoweiss. Now, can they finally build political power? Palestinian Americans have transformed the U.S. debate over Palestine in ways unimaginable just a few years ago. Now, the question is whether they are prepared to build institutions that can turn these shifting attitudes into real political power. When Salim Totah and Dr. Fuad Shatara appeared …
(2026-07-29). Five More Palestine Activists Face 'Terrorist' Sentencing. scheerpost.com Defendants were not told that a criminal damage case could carry a terrorism connection until after they were found guilty, reports John McEvoy. A Palestine Action sticker seen in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK, in 2023. (Leo Reynolds / Flickr / CC BY-NC-SA 2 John McEvoy Declassified UK The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) wants to sentence five …
(2026-07-29). An underground nuclear reactor is coming to Kansas. peoplesworld.org 
(2026-07-29). Over 300,000 Haitians targeted for deportation as Trump administration guts asylum rights. wsws.org The administration terminated Temporary Protected Status for Haitians as it imposed a new rule allowing hundreds of thousands of asylum applications to be sent into deportation proceedings without an interview.
(2026-07-29). 'Making a Killing, Literally and Figuratively': Big Oil Profits Set to Double Amid Deadly Heat. scheerpost.com "Big Oil's greed is incompatible with a livable planet and unless governments rein it in, they will make a mockery of international climate targets," said one Oxfam campaigner. Brett Wilkins Common Dreams An analysis published Tuesday highlights how the world's top fossil fuel companies are expected to rake in nearly twice as much in second-quarter …
(2026-07-29). China's first embodied intelligence bureau inaugurated in Guangdong's Shunde. ecns.cn China's first government agency dedicated to overseeing the entire embodied intelligence industrial chain was inaugurated in Shunde, Guangdong Province, on Tuesday, marking a new institutional approach to integrating artificial intelligence with the real economy.
(2026-07-29). Major earthquake hits southern Japan. wsws.org At least 13 people are dead and hundreds have been hospitalised as the quake damaged buildings, disrupted transport and cut off power to tens of thousands.
(2026-07-29). Booyakasha at Wimbledon: The quietly remarkable Jewish family behind the loudest man on centre court. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-29). China to accelerate establishing cooperation mechanism for China-Europe Railway Express Southern Corridor. ecns.cn China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. will accelerate the establishment of a cooperation mechanism for the Southern Corridor of the China-Europe Railway Express.
(2026-07-29). LHC sets aside ex parte rent rulings. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has set aside ex parte judgments of two subordinate courts in a rent dispute, ruling that failure to follow the mandatory legal procedure before initiating such proceedings renders the trial and the resulting judgment unlawful. | In a detailed judgment, Justice Muzammil Akhtar Shabbir allowed a petition against the decisions of a Rent Tribunal and appellate court, declaring that the ruling would serve as a judicial precedent. | The court observed that "delay in justice amounts to denial of justice, while haste in dispensing justice is tantamount to burying justice." | The judgment h…
(2026-07-29). Trump appeals $83.3m E Jean Carroll civil verdict to US Supreme Court. aljazeera.com The Department of Justice has issued separate filings in support of Trump's case to toss the defamation award.
(2026-07-29). 7 Cloud Security Benefits Every Growing Business Should Know. moguldom.com Growth changes the security equation quickly. Now, it is about more employees, applications, customer records, and login points. These create a much wider attack surface. Centralized control is one of the simplest and most useful cloud security benefits. Still, moving workloads to the cloud does not magically remove risk. For instance, the provider secures the …
(2026-07-29). IPL's business value rockets to $20bn as India cricket league soars. aljazeera.com Indian Premier League cements its place as cricket's number one T20 competition with an 11% rise in value this year.
(2026-07-29). Trump regime may be trying to kill Americans. indybay.org The convicted felon President Donald J, Trump and the Trump administration may be trying to kill Americans, one way or another.
(2026-07-29). UN Palestine Rapporteur Slams Nations' Complicity as Netanyahu Meets Trump. truthout.org We speak to Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, about Israel's continued impunity from international law. Despite an International Criminal Court warrant out for his arrest, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently visited the White House to meet with President Donald Trump. While the United States is not a member state to the… |
(2026-07-29). GOP Senator Calls Mamdani a "Thug," Says He Should Be Imprisoned in Gitmo. truthout.org Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville (Alabama) has called for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to be imprisoned in the notorious Guantanámo Bay torture camp, labelling the Muslim politician a "thug" amid a rise in racist and Islamophobic attacks against him ahead of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. In an interview with far right podcaster Benny Johnson… |
(2026-07-29). Trump regime prepares for military draft. indybay.org Kent State Massacre: Mary Ann Vecchio kneeling over the body of Jeffrey Miller minutes after he was fatally shot by the Ohio National Guard, on May 4, 1970. A total of 67 shots were fired, and in the end, nine students were wounded and four, Allison Krause, Jeff Miller, Sandy Scheuer, and Bill Schroeder, were killed by the gunfire, during an anti-war protest to stop the war in Vietnam.
(2026-07-29). Vehari on alert after surge in child HIV cases. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-29). Jayden Seales takes five wickets as West Indies beat Pakistan in first Test. aljazeera.com West Indies take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series after Jayden Seales dominates with the ball on day 4 in Trinidad.
(2026-07-29). India's Cockroach Janata Party suspends student agitation after Modi government makes token concession. wsws.org The situation remains explosive. The CJP has been forced to threaten to resume its agitation, after the government reneged even on the modest promises it made to head off a burgeoning India-wide protest movement.
(2026-07-29). PTI gears up for August 5 rally. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has launched preparations for its August 5 public rally, step-ping up efforts to mobilise party workers across Peshawar and other parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. | Party workers' meetings are being held in the provincial capital, while banners promoting the event have started appearing across the city. PTI leader Zubair Ahmad Qureshi said workers from other provinces would also participate in the gathering, which will be held near the Peshawar Motorway Plaza. | He described the event as one of the most significant rallies in the province's history, adding that August 5 would be obse…
(2026-07-29). Tirah families' return set for October 10. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-29). The Valley Film Festival brings local filmmakers to the big screen. indybay.org 26th Annual Valley Film Festival Celebrates "Made in the (818)" With Free Community Screenings on (818) Day…
(2026-07-29). China's subsidies treat foreign and domestic firms equally: MOC. ecns.cn China's subsidies are equally applicable to all types of market entities without discrimination, allowing foreign-invested companies to participate and benefit on an equal basis, a commerce ministry official said on Tuesday.
(2026-07-29). Putin unveils new AI-powered anti-drone 'citadel' as Zelensky escalates UAV war | Russia,Ukraine War. hindustantimes.com Russia unveils a new battlefield strategy to counter Ukraine's growing drone warfare. From the AI-powered ZAK-30 Citadel anti-drone system to advanced radar networks and layered defences, Moscow is preparing to neutralise Kyiv's UAV strikes as the Russia-Ukraine war enters a new phase.
(2026-07-29). Why Netanyahu didn't want a Zelenskyy moment with Trump. aljazeera.com Diplomats Jeffrey Feltman and Michael Ratney…
(2026-07-29). Indus turns sewer: Hyderabad's untreated wastewater crisis deepens. tribune.com.pk 
Untreated sewage from several parts of Hyderabad continues to be discharged directly into the Indus River, raising serious concerns over public health, environmental damage and contamination of a vital water source for downstream communities. | Despite the presence of three sewage treatment plants around the city, large quantities of wastewater are being released into the river without any chemical or biological treatment, according to officials and environmental experts. Two of these treatment plants are located near the banks of the Indus. | The continuous discharge is affecting areas including Latifabad Uni…
(2026-07-29). Madison Labor Community Leaders Press Conference July 31, 2026 to Support Demands of Corey Ruiz Family Protest Encampment. wibailoutpeople.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2026 Contact: Aaron Liu aaronliu2718@gmail.com MADISON LABOR AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO HOLD JULY 31, 2026 PRESS CONFERENCE TO SUPPORT DEMANDS OF PROTEST ENCAMPMENT MADISON — Labor and community leaders will hold a press conference on July 31st at 6pm at the Social Justice Center: 1202 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703 …
(2026-07-29). India's youth protests puncture Modi's aura of invincibility. geo.tv India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the ceremonial reception of Angola's President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço at the Rashtrapati Bhavan presidential palace in New Delhi, India, May 3, 2025. — Reuters Indian Prime Minister Narendra…
(2026-07-29). Milwaukee, Lanterns For Peace August 6 8, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-29). The Odyssey Is Facing a Boycott for Filming in Occupied Western Sahara. truthout.org Western Sahara is a sparsely populated country roughly the size of Colorado, located in northwestern Africa, just south of Morocco. It's inhabited by a traditionally nomadic people known as Sahrawis, who have a distinct history, culture, and dialect. The land is currently under the occupation of Moroccan forces who moved into Western Sahara in 1975 in violation of a landmark decision by the… |
(2026-07-29). Latest images of damage as death toll from Japan's Kyushu quake rises. aljazeera.com The death toll from Japan's Kyushu island quake rises to 13.
(2026-07-29). Wednesday 7/29: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-07-29). Australia: Victorian premier removed as Labor seeks to assuage big-business concerns. wsws.org The sudden leadership change points to a developing crisis of Labor not only in Victoria but federally, which its stage-managed national conference sought to cover over with a confected display of total "unity."
(2026-07-29). How Are Poland's Rising Defense Expenditures Affecting the European Security Architecture? unitedworldint.com By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist Whilst perceptions of security in Europe have changed significantly in the wake of the Russia—Ukraine War, Poland has emerged as one of the most notable actors in this transformation. Having increased its defense spending to approximately 4.5 per cent of gross domestic product, the Warsaw government is moving towards a …
(2026-07-29). Wisconsin: Tornado Recovery Fox Cities (Assistance Information). wibailoutpeople.org July 27, 2026 A powerful tornado changed our community in an instant. Local families and businesses experienced significant damage. Recovery will take time, and the needs will continue long after the storm has passed. As they begin to rebuild, we have the opportunity to stand alongside them every step of the way. Donations to the …
(2026-07-29). Azerbaijan Jails Prominent TV Journalists, Media Workers. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police removing journalists from Toplum TV on March 6, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. | © 2024 Aziz Karimov/Getty Images | An Azerbaijani court on July 27 sentenced nine journalists, media workers, and civil society activists to between 12 and 15 years in prison. It is the harshest verdict since the government began its ongoing crackdown on independent journalism.The Baku Grave Crimes Court handed down the sentences in the so-called Toplum TV case. Akif Gurbanov and Ruslan Izzatli, affiliated with the Third Republic civic platform which co-produced Toplum TV's programming, received 15-y…
(2026-07-29). Lewes Public Library Neighborhood Block Party: End of Summer Celebration. whyy.org Join us for a special appearance by Albie, ice cream, music, free giveaways, hands-on activities, touch-a-truck community vehicles, and much more.
(2026-07-29). Haitians living in fear as Temporary Protected Status ends in the US. aljazeera.com New York's Haitian community is living in limbo and fear after Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was terminated Monday.
(2026-07-29). Human Rights Watch report says Indonesia is silencing environmental activists in Papua. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific A new Human Rights Watch (HRW) report says that the Indonesian government is silencing environmental activists and journalists in Papua region, known internationally as West Papua. The report, titled Grabbed Land, Silenced Justice, examines how parts of Papua, in particular South Papua province, are seeing a greater military presence…
(2026-07-29). Protesters storm hotel, heckle Netanyahu in Washington DC. aljazeera.com Activists protested at a hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was having dinner in Washington, DC.
(2026-07-29). The data center fight is going global. nationofchange.org Communities around the world are converging on a shared target, the AI data center, and giving the climate movement a local fight it can win.
(2026-07-29). India's youth have broken Modi's spell. aljazeera.com At Jantar Mantar, satire and defiance punctured the prime minister's aura of invulnerability.
(2026-07-29). Kidnapped man found murdered in Jauhar. tribune.com.pk 
A 25-year-old man who was allegedly kidnapped from PECHS Society was found dead in bushes near a wedding hall in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, with police suspecting that he was tortured before being shot dead. | The victim, identified as Mir Raza Ali, son of Mir Hassan Ali, was a resident of PECHS Block 2 and owned famous dessert shop "Wafflix" near Bahadurabad Chowrangi. His body was recovered from bushes near Shadi Qila wedding hall in Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 1 and was shifted to Jinnah Hospital for post-mortem examination. | According to police, the body appeared to be one to two days old and had signs of burns in so…
(2026-07-29). After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan's shopping mall disaster. tribune.com.pk 
Workers in a mall in southern Japan described being thrown to the floor or enveloped in a cloud of dust by a massive 7.1-magnitude quake that rattled the building on Tuesday. They were the lucky ones. An hour later, the real disaster struck. | Hundreds of shoppers and store employees, quickly ushered by staff to evacuate, watched on in horror as an explosion ripped through the building, exposing the structure's steel beams and catapulting debris across the parking lot. | First responders, initially fearful of entering the wreckage, hauled eight people from the partially collapsed site early on Wednesday, among…
(2026-07-29). South Korea's stock market plunges as AI-driven boom fades. aljazeera.com The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 sees steep decline as interest in chipmakers falls.
(2026-07-29). Saturday 7/25: San Gold Rush Century: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-29). Hohhot launches direct flight to Vladivostok. ecns.cn Hohhot, capital of North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, launched a direct international air service to Vladivostok, a major port city in Russia's Far East, on Tuesday.
(2026-07-29). One-sided obsession behind Amritsar's Navneet Kaur 's murder in Canada; victim's father says harassment complaints to youth's kin ignored. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A 26-year-old woman from Punjab's Amritsar was allegedly shot dead in broad daylight in Toronto, Canada, in what investigators believe to be a case of one-sided obsession. The accused, i | One-sided obsession behind Amritsar's Navneet Kaur 's murder in Canada; victim's father says harassment complaints to youth's kin ignored…
(2026-07-29). Chinese AI-physics system cuts typhoon track errors by up to 32% in tests. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have developed an AI-physics ensemble forecasting system that reduced typhoon track errors by up to 32.33% in comparative tests, the Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said Wednesday.
(2026-07-29). China urges Turkey to respect WTO ruling on EV restrictions. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday urged Turkey to respect a World Trade Organization panel ruling and take concrete actions to rectify its restrictive measures on Chinese electric vehicles.
(2026-07-29). FIFA charges Argentina after World Cup final brawl with Spain. aljazeera.com FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle after final with Spain and 'Malvinas' banner after England game.
(2026-07-29). Libya electricity blackout protests expose country's failing grid. aljazeera.com Libyans protest severe power cuts, demanding an end to corruption and grid decay.
(2026-07-29). Pakistan's Lithium Opportunity: From Discovery to Industrial Power. thinktank.pk Pakistan's confirmation of lithium in underground geothermal formation water is a potentially important breakthrough for the country's critical-minerals sector. The discovery, made by OGDCL in Sindh, reportedly found lithium concentrations comparable to some commercially significant geothermal brines. However, discovery is only the beginning. The real question is whether Pakistan can convert this scientific achievement into …
(2026-07-29). Why American elections are so complicated — and secure. whyy.org In a In fact, one of the strongest security features of U.S. elections is the fact that they aren't conducted at the federal level. America votes in more than 10,000 different election jurisdictions, each with different rules set by state and s…
(2026-07-29). July 29, 2026: Labor and Community Members Hold Corey's Corner, Build and March (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
Photos by @wi.bopm July 29, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photos by @wi.bopm July 29, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photos by @wi.bopm July 29, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photos by @wi.bopm July 29, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photos by @wi.bopm July 29, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. Photos by @wi.bopm July 29, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin.
(2026-07-29). Saturday 8/29: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-07-29). Musk's X says Australia social media ban crackdown undermines international law. tribune.com.pk 
Elon Musk's X accused Australia of trying to give its internet regulator unfair information-gathering powers and undermining US law with plans for tougher enforcement of a teen social media ban. | Australia's world-first law barring accounts for under-16s took effect last December, drawing criticism from social media companies, mostly based in the United States. | But the contention by X, whose parent company is Musk's just-listed SpaceX, amounts to one of the world's most powerful people injecting a geopolitical element into the debate. | The plans did not give…
(2026-07-29). Myanmar court sentences activists to 37 years over election protest. aljazeera.com Nine activists face prison terms of up to 37 years for protesting the military-backed December elections.
(2026-07-29). 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…
(2026-07-29). The Wonderful Capacities of Other Animals. publicbooks.org "As dogs, cats, horses, and probably all the higher animals, even birds have vivid dreams, we must admit that they possess some power of imagination." —Charles Darwin, Descent of Man Darwin's evolutionary theory did more than establish a corporeal commonality between species; it also raised hard questions about commonalities of consciousness. David Peña-Guzmán, cohost of …
(2026-07-29). Indian tourists kidnapped in Thailand: Cheap holiday package turns into week-long horror, five Indians arrested. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: What was supposed to be an affordable holiday in Thailand turned into a terrifying ordeal for three Indian men after they were allegedly kidnapped, tortured and held for ransom by a gang operating in Pattaya.The victims, aged between 23 and 26, were rescued by Thai police after spending more than a week in captivity. Authorities have arrested five Indian nationals in connection with the case, while several Pakistani suspects believed to be involved are still being hunted.According to a report published by the Bangkok Post, the victims were lured to Thailand through a low-cost travel package before…
(2026-07-29). Is America's Military Shield Over Europe Coming to an End? thinktank.pk For more than seven decades, American troops stationed across Europe have symbolized Washington's commitment to NATO and the continent's security. From Germany and Italy to Poland and the Baltic states, the U.S. military presence has acted as both a deterrent against adversaries and a reassurance for European allies. That assumption is now being tested. The …
(2026-07-29). 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers – California State Capitol – July 28, 2026. indybay.org Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim July 28, 1992, as Buffalo Soldiers Day. I urge all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities in honor of the Black Americans who served our Nation as members of the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments…
(2026-07-29). Zheng Qinwen defeated by Alex Eala in first round at WTA Washington Open. ecns.cn China's Zheng Qinwen was eliminated in the first round of the WTA 500 Washington Open on Tuesday, losing 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to Alexandra Eala of the Philippines.
(2026-07-29). Former poll contestant shot dead. tribune.com.pk 
A man was shot dead and a doctor injured after unidentified men opened fire in a homeopathic clinic in Gulberg on Wednesday. | The deceased reportedly was a political personality and had contested elections recently. The attack took place opposite the LDA Sports Complex in the Ghalib Market area. | Lahore DIG Operations Muhammad Faisal Kamran said during a visit to the crime scene that the deceased, Abdullah Tahir, was a resident of Okara. He had reportedly visited the clinic for a routine check-up and physiotherapy session. | Two assailants barged into the clinic and opened fire. The clinic's physician, Dr Ri…
(2026-07-29). Xi holds talks with Slovak president in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-07-29). US Fed holds interest rates steady, citing 'elevated' inflation. aljazeera.com Elevated inflation partly reflects supply shocks that have increased prices, including of energy, the Fed said.
(2026-07-29). Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildout. tribune.com.pk 
The Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled bans that target imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters, seeking to protect the US AI buildout from national security threats and reshore key industries slated for explosive growth. | The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday afternoon released the measures, which bar Chinese imports of new humanoid and quadruped robots, in addition to connected power inverters, which enable renewable energy sources and batteries to connect to grids and data center equipment. | The restrictions, as first reported by Reuters, show the Trum…
(2026-07-29). How Videos Helped Me Uncover Abuse at an Arkansas Private School. nationofchange.org Mary "Tracy" Morrison ordered students to scrub floors and urged them to attack a classmate. Few records exist of incidents at The Delta Institute for the Developing Brain, a private school with little transparency. I pieced together what happened.
(2026-07-29). Raid on AGP's home: Six cops get bail. tribune.com.pk 
A sessions court on Wednesday granted interim pre-arrest bail to six police officials, including an SHO, in a case registered over an alleged raid on the residence of Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan. | Additional Sessions Judge Zulfiqar Ahmad Naeem, as the duty judge, issued a written order directing the police not to arrest the accused until August 12. | The judge admitted the officials' bail against surety bonds of Rs50,000 each and directed them to join the investigation at the earliest and appear before the court on every date of hearing. | SHO Ijaz Haider, Muhammad Irfan, Seerat Tar…
(2026-07-29). Spain to Assemble a Panel of 10 Climate Emergency Experts to Guide Public Policy. wattsupwiththat.com As English speaking nations tire of the climate alarmist movement, other nations are picking up the torch.
(2026-07-29). Community marches into 7-11 where 74-year-old was brutally beaten in Baltimore. therealnews.com 
A 7-11 on Liberty Heights Avenue in Northwest Baltimore, Maryland, has become a flashpoint of community rage and resistance after Ade Oba Tokunbo (Stephen King), a 74-year-old resident, was attacked and brutally beaten there by six teenagers on July 7, 2026. The same location is also the site of multiple robberies and the murder of Victorious Swift in March of 2017. In response, "A Clarion Call," a new coalition of local community organizations and residents, organized a rally at the 7-11 on Sunday, July 26, and led a community march into the store to demand the company implement policies that will keep…
(2026-07-29). Inflation, fuel hikes spark transgender protest. tribune.com.pk 
Members of the transgender community staged a protest outside the Karachi Press Club on Wednesday against rising inflation and the recent increase in petroleum prices, saying the soaring cost of living had made survival increasingly difficult. | Carrying placards and chanting slogans, protesters urged the government to reduce fuel prices and bring down the cost of essential commodities, warning that continued inaction would further worsen hardships for vulnerable segments of society. | Speaking on the occasion, Gender Interactive Alliance spokesperson Zehrish Somroo said the community had taken to the streets…
(2026-07-29). Hong Kong Exchange Fund records HK$134.7 bln investment income in H1. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced on Tuesday that the Exchange Fund recorded an investment income of HK$134.7 billion (about $17.2 billion) in the first half of 2026.
(2026-07-29). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-28). China's National Art Museum unveils immersive night art experience. ecns.cn China's National Art Museum hosted a special nighttime event on Friday in Beijing, offering visitors an immersive experience combining exhibitions, live music and technology.
(2026-07-29). Man arrested in multi-million-rand motor vehicle licensing fraud case. sanews.gov.za Man arrested in multi-million-rand motor vehicle licensing fraud case | Authorities have arrested a man believed to be part of a cartel behind a multi-million-rand fraud scheme involving the licensing of motor vehicles. | The man allegedly assisted vehicle owners to fraudulently renew vehicle licences using the National Traffic Information System (NaTIS) from his private residence. | He was arrested in Parys, Free State, on Tuesday evening during a joint intelligence-led operation. | The operation was conducted by a team comprising members of the Road Traffic Management Corporation's National Anti-Corruption Uni…
(2026-07-29). PHC bars deportation of Afghan cancer patient. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has re-strained law enforcement agencies from arresting or deporting an Afghan national suffering from cancer and his two family members for a period of 30 days on humanitarian grounds. | A two-member bench comprising Justice Salahuddin and Justice Jawad Ehsanullah disposed of a petition filed by cancer patient Anar Gul, his wife, and their son, directing them to approach the relevant author-ities for a medical visa or submit an application to the Ministry of Interior seeking permission to remain in Pakistan until the completion of his treatment. | The court ordered that if such a…
(2026-07-29). China's robots move from prototypes to mass deployment. ecns.cn China's robotics industry is moving beyond trade exhibition showcases into large-scale commercial deployment, as robots are increasingly being used in factories, retail stores and elderly care facilities across the country.
(2026-07-29). Sunday 8/2: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-07-29). Colombia and Latin America: A new stage of the struggle. links.org.au 
Far right politician Abelardo de la Espriella will soon be sworn in as president, but Colombia is far from being under the control of the United States, reports Ted Zuur.
(2026-07-29). A esquerda brasileira descobre tarde demais os riscos da internacionalizaàßà£o da política. strategic-culture.su Os mesmos que em 2022 pediam ajuda a Biden agora reclamam da interferência de Trump. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A recente con…
(2026-07-29). South America's MAGA Moment: Fujimori, De la Espriella Bolsonaro Returns? thealtworld.com "One state of siege after another, the collapsing of democratic freedoms, of due process and political rights — Bukele and Noboa have introduced this kind of politics, and that is very much what I think we're going to expect from both Keiko [Fujimori] and [Abelardo] De la Espriella." | South America's political map is virtually unrecognizable from just a few years ago as far-right reactionary — and Western-backed — governments sweep the region: Keiko Fujimori assumed office Tuesday as Peru's next president, Abelardo de la Espriella is set for inauguration in Colombia next week, Jair Bolsonaro's…
(2026-07-29). Il conflitto tra Stati Uniti e Iran si riaccende: era tutto scritto in un documento del 2009. strategic-culture.su Perché l'Iran ha iniziato a sferrare attacchi contro l'Iran poche settimane dopo la conclusione della "tregua" e su cosa si basano le azioni dell'amministrazione americana? | Segue nostro Dalla fine delle
(2026-07-29). Caso Maduro, il diritto violato e l'impunità di Washington. strategic-culture.su Il trattato di estradizione del 1922 e le norme sulla sovranità rendono il sequestro di Nicolás Maduro giuridicamente indifendibile. Ma i precedenti dimostrano che, quando il diritto ostacola i propri obiettivi imperiali, Washington lo trasforma in un vincolo riservato agli altri. | Segue nostro Il processo statunitense contro Nicolás Maduro e Cilia Flores inizierà il 1 ∞ giugno 2027. Prima di allora, tuttavia, il giudice federale…