Shasta (2025-07-16). Friday 7/18: No Kings-No Ice-No Medicaid Cuts. indybay.org Corner of Adeline and Oregon in Berkeley (Berkeley Bowl)…

Staff (2025-07-16). "Farmworkers' Voices Are Not Being Heard" : UFW President Teresa Romero on ICE Raids & Workers' Lives. democracynow.org The Trump administration's mass deportation machine continues to shatter families and communities with violent, indiscriminate raids on schools, homes and workplaces. Farms are a particular target of its brutal, racist crackdown; around two-thirds of U.S. farmworkers are immigrants, largely from Mexico. Earlier this month, a raid on a farm in California turned fatal when 57-year-old Jaime Alanís died after falling from the roof of a greenhouse. Dozens of his fellow workers were rounded up and loaded onto buses destined for a detention center. Many of the targeted farmworkers are members of the United Farm W…

Staff (2025-07-16). New Release of Bob Dylan's "Hard Rain" as Nobel Winners Warn of Nuclear Risk on Trinity Test 80th Anniversary. democracynow.org On July 16, 1945, the United States carried out the Trinity test, the world's first nuclear detonation. Today, 80 years later, the University of Chicago — the site of the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction — is host to the Nobel Laureate Assembly for the Prevention of Nuclear War, an event that brings Nobel laureates and nuclear experts together to confront the growing global risk of nuclear war. The event features a performance by the award-winning string ensemble Kronos Quartet, who have spearheaded two new renditions of Bob Dylan's "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall&#8221…

thecommunists (2025-07-16). Keith Bennett: Harpal Brar's tireless efforts to unite Marxism with the masses. thecommunists.org The following tribute was delivered at Comrade Harpal Brar's memorial meeting in central London on 22 March 2025. ***** Everyone in this hall today has a life that was touched in some way by Harpal. Politically and personally. And often deeply and profoundly. But as someone who knew Harpal for more than half a century, …

_____ (2025-07-16). CPJ, 180 partners call for René Capain Bassène's release in Senegal. CPJ Staff

Ahmed Adel (2025-07-16). Trump Warns Russia of "Very Severe Tariffs" if Peace Agreement Isn't Reached within 50 Days. globalresearch.ca The comments by United States President Donald Trump, in which he threatened to impose tariffs on Russia if a peace agreement on the Ukrainian crisis is not reached within 50 days, are an example of Washington's current international decline….

APR editor (2025-07-16). Bougainville election: More than 400 candidates vie for parliament. asiapacificreport.nz By Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific senior journalist More than 400 candidates have put their hands up to contest the Bougainville general election in September, hoping to enter Parliament. Incumbent President Ishmael Toroama is among the 404 people lining up to win a seat. Bougainville is involved in the process of achieving independence from Papua New…

APR editor (2025-07-16). David Robie: New Zealand must do more for Pacific and confront nuclear powers. asiapacificreport.nz By Susana Suisuiki, RNZ Pacific Waves presenter/producer, and Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/bulletin editor The New Zealand government needs to do more for its Pacific Island neighbours and stand up to nuclear powers, a distinguished journalist, media educator and author says. Professor David Robie, a recipient of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM), released…

Craig Murray, Consortium News. (2025-07-16). A 'Draconian' United Kingdom Government. popularresistance.org When we restarted at 2 p.m., Raza Husain noted that the secretary of state had submitted no argument as to why the proscription had to enter into force immediately. | He continued that the statutory instrument proscribing Palestine Action was not to be viewed as having the same authority as primary legislation, and had undergone a very truncated parliamentary procedure. Amendment had not been possible. | It was more properly characterised as an executive instrument subject to parliamentary veto. | Judge Chamberlain agreed, and noted it had also included the Maniac Murder Cult and it had not been possible for Parl…

Dr. Joseph Mercola (2025-07-16). Study Shows How Daylight Boosts Your Immune System. globalresearch.ca Your immune system's frontline defenders, called neutrophils, are most powerful in the early morning when activated by daylight exposure | Light works like an internal alarm, switching your immune response on at the right time and boosting your body's ability to …

Drago Bosnic (2025-07-16). US Openly Seeks to Encircle Russia: Through the So-Called Zangezur Corridor. "Ankara's Role in US/NATO's Trojan Horse" globalresearch.ca The South Caucasus always played a critical strategic role, whether in Antiquity, the Middle Ages or nowadays.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). Culture Fact: China's newest UNESCO heritage site Xixia Imperial Tombs. ecns.cn China's Xixia Imperial Tombs, a group of imperial burial sites from the Xixia Dynasty (Western Xia, 1038-1227), were inscribed on the World Heritage List on Friday during UNESCO's 47th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Paris, France. | With this addition, the total number of World Heritage sites in China has reached 60.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). Shanghai unveils new tourism slogan: This is Shanghai. ecns.cn Shanghai's culture and tourism authority unveils the city's new culture and tourism promotion slogan, This is Shanghai, on Monday.Shanghai gardens and the iconic shikumen stone-gate houses."ÄÄ"ÄÄMoreover, the event showcased an interactive H5 map titled Guide to Citywalk Shanghai, a bilingual digital tool featuring six citywalk vlogs.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). AMD to resume MI308 AI chip exports to China. ecns.cn Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) announced Tuesday it will soon resume shipments of its MI308 artificial intelligence chips to China, driving its stock up by more than 7%.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). Airbus expands fuselage assembly with A321 launch in China. ecns.cn Airbus and Xi'an Aircraft International (Tianjin) Corporation (XAT), a subsidiary of AVIC, launched fuselage system assembly for the A321 aircraft in China on Tuesday, marking the first time this model has been assembled in the country.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). Chinese embassy advises nationals to refrain from traveling to Ukraine over security concerns. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Ukraine issued a statement on Tuesday, advising Chinese citizens to refrain from traveling to Ukraine for the time being, considering the country's current security situation.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). US students explore Xixia heritage in Ningxia. ecns.cn From July 9 to 12, a delegation of American university students organized by Peking University embarked on a summer research program in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). Tongzhou district strengthens foreign-related IP case handling. ecns.cn Prosecutors in Beijing's Tongzhou district issued two bilingual documents regarding the handling of foreign-related intellectual property cases on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen protection of innovators and serve the high-quality development of the capital.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). Crackdown initiated by internet regulator to safeguard minors. ecns.cn The effort targets harmful and provocative content related to violence, superstition, pornography and materials that induce self-harm or suicide, along with violations of minors' privacy.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). Easier finance funding consumption. ecns.cn In addition, the guideline highlights the exploration of effective channels and methods to leverage financial support for the development of new consumption trends, such as digital consumption, green consumption and health-conscious consumption.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). Nation's H1 trade data points to resilience. ecns.cn In the tumultuous theater of global commerce, China's trade figures for the first half of 2025 offer more than just a statistical snapshot — they reflect a measured testament to adaptation and endurance in the face of multiplying external pressures.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). Guangzhou shipyard delivers 7,000-car PCTC. ecns.cn A new dual-fuel pure car truck carrier (PCTC) was delivered for use on Wednesday in Guangzhou's Nansha district, Guangdong province.Thus far, GSI has built and delivered seventeen 7,000-vehicle LNG dual-fuel PCTCs and one 8,600-vehicle LNG dual-fuel PCTC, with a total of 127,600 vehicle transport spaces, the statement said.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). German family's donated photos show Japan's 1930s bombing of Guangzhou. ecns.cn Oscar Lebeck holds up his father's photo album with Wu Chongqing of Sun Yat-sen University on July 4.The exhibition at Sun Yat-sen University will commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). African Union official hails depth of partnership with China. ecns.cn A senior legal adviser to the African Union has underscored the vital role of China-Africa solidarity in upholding the authority of international law and promoting a more just system of global governance.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). Affable president reforms governance at university. ecns.cn A seemingly casual move by a new university president four years ago — publicly sharing his personal cellphone number with students — became the catalyst for transforming the institution's governance model.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). Mainland 'firmly' opposes to any official interaction between U.S., Taiwan region. ecns.cn A file photo of the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, China's Taiwan region.under any pretext or in any form, said Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office."ÄÄ"ÄÄHe urged the U.S. to abide by the one-China principle and the provisions of the three China-U.S.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). China rejects Japan's defense white paper claims. ecns.cn The accusations against China in Japan's newly released annual defense white paper are fabricated to justify its own military expansion, a Chinese defense ministry spokesman said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). BRICS journalists advance multipolar discourse and cultural diplomacy. ecns.cn The BRICS countries are redefining global narratives as independent journalists and media representatives gathered in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, to foster a new communication architecture rooted in cultural diplomacy, critical thinking, and multipolar cooperation.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). Croatian Foreign Minister Radman to visit China. ecns.cn Croatia's Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grli Radman will visit China from July 20 to 22 at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). Tsinghua scholar wins top energy award. ecns.cn The Global Energy Prize International Award Committee announced on July 9 the winners of this year's prize in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, with the award in the conventional energy category going to a Chinese scholar.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). Solar, wind firms tackle end-of-life recycling issue. ecns.cn The report believes China's dominance in the global renewable energy sector is unparalleled, with renewable energy installations accounting for over half of the global total and continuing to expand rapidly.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). Russian patients embrace Chinese therapies at border hospital. ecns.cn A bilingual Chinese doctor treats a Russian patient at the Heihe Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Heilongjiang province.Pharmacists use advanced medicine decoction machines to prepare personalized prescriptions at the Heihe Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Heilongjiang province. [Photo by Liu Xilei/For chinadaily.com.cn]…

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). Health alert issued over chikungunya case in Foshan. ecns.cn Health authorities in Shunde district of Foshan, Guangdong province, urged relevant departments and residents on Tuesday to take concrete and practical measures to prevent and control the spread of chikungunya.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). Cross-talk comedians take stage on China's pioneering cruise ship. ecns.cn Adora Magic City, China's first domestically built cruise ship, set sail for a cross-talk-themed cruise on Tuesday, with renowned performers including popular comedian Guo Degang and his partner Yu Qian on board.

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). Nvidia CEO hails U.S. decision to lift H20 export ban to China. ecns.cn Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed optimism in Beijing on Tuesday after the U.S. government lifted export controls on the company's H20 AI chip, paving the way for stronger engagement with the Chinese market.

Ed Sykes (2025-07-16). The Afghanistan leaks and cover-up are just the tip of the iceberg of the UK's disgraceful behaviour. thecanary.co In 2022, the Tory government leaked the information of thousands of Afghan people who had supported British forces in their country. It put their lives at risk, and then began a costly cover-up of its mistake. As a result, it had to relocate over 16,000 people to Britain. But it's not just farce and waste […] | By

Fidel Castro Ruz (2025-07-16). Fidel Castro's Message against Nuclear War: "In a Nuclear War the 'Collateral Damage' would be the Life of All Humanity." globalresearch.ca A forceful message calling for World peace and the survival of humankind.

Francesca Albanese (2025-07-16). Video: UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese Holds Press Conference in Colombia. globalresearch.ca UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese speaks live from Bogotá, Colombia, addressing key human rights concerns in the region. | "The law must either be universal or it will cease to mean anything at all. No one can afford this selective approach. …

geo.tv (2025-07-16). US, allies agree August deadline for Iran nuclear deal. geo.tv

geo.tv (2025-07-16). Iran's Pakistan envoy Reza Amiri Moghadam named in FBI's 'most wanted' list. geo.tv Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam gestures during an event at the National Defence University in Islamabad in this image released on September 11, 2023. — NDU websiteMoghadam accused of abducting FBI agent Robert Levinson.Levinson missing after travelling to…

Global Research News (2025-07-16). Selected Articles: Fidel Castro's Message against Nuclear War: "In a nuclear war, the 'collateral damage' would be the life of all humanity." globalresearch.ca By The use of nuclear we…

Helena Glass (2025-07-16). BRICS Challenge President Trump's Kingdom. "Punishment Is Trump's Solution" globalresearch.ca As Trump threatens Putin with Lindsey Graham style sanctions and tariffs, he makes no threats against Zelenskky.

HG (2025-07-16). Convicted fraudster sets up GoFundMe for union jack dress girl and the right-wing lap it up. thecanary.co A prominent far-right 'activist' and convicted fraudster has launched a GoFundMe for a young girl who was unable to 'celebrate her British identity at school' while wearing a union jack dress: üö®NEW: Over five hundred pounds raised for a young girl who went viral online after being unable to celebrate her British identity at school […] | By

James Wright (2025-07-16). Severn Trent boss paid £3.3m in one year just as sewage spills went up. thecanary.co Severn Trent boss Liv Garfield received a staggering total pay package last year after overseeing a rise in sewage spills into our environment. Her salary of £830,000, plus an additional £2.3m in bonuses and benefits, comes from higher consumer bills. It's an instance of the top slicing that's become rampant after Margaret Thatcher privatised our […] | By

jborinoco (2025-07-16). UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese Urges World to Cut Ties With Israel. orinocotribune.com In Bogotá, on Tuesday, the UN special rapporteur on Palestine, Francesca Albanese, called on all countries to cut ties with the Israeli entity, expressing her opinion that treating the "occupation" of Palestine as normal means supporting the Zionist state's "illegal presence" in that territory. | "Each state must immediately review and suspend its military, strategic, political, diplomatic, and economic relations with the State of Israel, both imports and exports," Albanese said during the opening of the Hague Group's ministerial meeting in the Colombian capital. | The diplomat added that countries must ensure th…

John W. Whitehead (2025-07-16). The Wearables Trap: How the Government Plans to Monitor, Score, and Control You. globalresearch.ca RFK Jr.'s wearable plan is just the latest iteration of this bait-and-switch: marketed as freedom, built as a cage.

Josh Fiallo (2025-07-16). White House Faith Office Lunch Takes Bizarre Turn. Trump vs Al Capone. globalresearch.ca Things got a bit awkward during the White House Faith Office luncheon on Monday.

Kurt Nimmo (2025-07-16). UK Moves to Shut Down Palestinian Solidarity and Prosecute Activists Under Terrorism Law. globalresearch.ca On July 5, shortly after the UK government designated the activist group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, the 81-year old cofounder of Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, posted a video in support of the organization. In the video,

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2025-07-16). Políticas de ucranizaàßà£o de Kiev està£o falhando. globalresearch.ca As políticas russofóbicas na Ucrânia està£o se tornando cada vez mais severas. Agora, o governo se esforàßa para desencorajar o uso do russo entre crianàßas. Mais do que uma medida draconiana contra a cultura do país, o caso também revela …

Mark Gruenberg (2025-07-16). Action in 1,600 cities to commemorate John Lewis. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON —Mass marches in Chicago and Atlanta will lead the nation in more than 1,600 cities stretching all day and into the evening of July 17, commemorating the late civil rights icon and Atlanta congressman John Lewis. The marches will be all over the U.S., and there'll be at least one abroad, in Oaxaca, Mexico. …

Editor (2025-07-16). How A Drone Delivering Medicine Might Just Save Your Life. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Drones can deliver pizza , and maybe one day your online shopping . So why not use them to deliver urgent medicines or other emergency health-care supplies? | Trials in …

Editor (2025-07-16). We Travelled To Antarctica To See If A Maori Lunar Calendar Might Help Track Environmental Change. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Antarctica's patterns of stark seasonal changes, with months of darkness followed by a summer of 24-hour daylight, prompted us to explore how a Ma ori lunar and …

Editor (2025-07-16). Kristen Bell Reacts To Her Emmy Nomination. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Nominations for Emmy Awards 2025 were unveiled on Tuesday, and actor Kristen Bell is one of the nominees scored a nomination in the Best Comedy Actress category at the 2025 …

Editor (2025-07-16). Why Is Israel Bombing Syria? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Conflict in Syria has escalated with Israel launching bombing raids against its northern neighbour. | It follows months of fluctuating tensions in southern Syria between …

Maryam Jameela (2025-07-16). Paramilitaries from the RSF kill around 300 people in Sudan during "terrible massacre" thecanary.co Emergency Lawyers, a human rights group in Sudan, have accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of killing nearly three hundred people. According to the group, RSF raided and set fire to villages in the state of North Kordofan. Emerging reports suggested that many people were attacked and burnt alive in their homes, including pregnant […] | By

Nathan Spears (2025-07-16). Why Free Audio Dubbing Is a Game-Changer for Independent Media. thecanary.co In today's more integrated world, content is king. But for those independent creators of media — filmmakers and documentarians, podcasters and YouTubers — language barriers have been a prohibitive fortress. Traditional audio dubbing, with its high prices, long turnaround times, and complicated logistical requirements, has been beyond their reach. This has kept incredible, powerful stories […] | By

Nicolas Hulscher (2025-07-16). BREAKING: COVID-19 mRNA Shots Destroy 8.4% of Non-Renewable Eye Cells in Just 75 Days. globalresearch.ca A new peer-reviewed study in Ophthalmic Epidemiology has uncovered alarming evidence that Pfizer's COVID-19 mRNA injection (BNT162b2) causes significant structural damage to the eye's non-renewable corneal endothelium…

Nicolas Hulscher (2025-07-16). BREAKING: Rep. Massie Files Bill to Repeal the PREP Act and Strip Big Pharma of Legal Immunity. globalresearch.ca Rep. Thomas Massie has introduced the PREP Repeal Act (H.R. 4388), a landmark piece of legislation that would fully repeal the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act…

Pablo Meriguet (2025-07-16). Honduras will hold general elections in November. peoplesdispatch.org The Honduran people will go to the polls on November 30 to elect their next president. They will also elect 128 deputies to Congress, 20 deputies to Parliament, 198 mayors, and more than 2,000 councilmembers. | For almost the entire 20th century, the two-party system had dominated the Honduran electoral scene, with the Liberal Party of Honduras (PLH), founded in 1891, and the National Party of Honduras (PNH), created in 1903, as the two major political leaders of a country ravaged by poverty and inequality. | Within Honduran Liberalism, there have been tensions between more progressive and revolutionary positions…

Pablo Meriguet (2025-07-16). Tariffs, threats, and economic sanctions: Trump's tense relationship with Latin America. peoplesdispatch.org Trump's approach to Latin America is an intensification of his first term approach to the region which is now dominated by progressive-leaning heads of state.

Pacific Media Watch (2025-07-16). First-hand view of peacemaking challenge in the 'Holy Land'. asiapacificreport.nz Occupied West Bank-based New Zealand journalist Cole Martin asks who are the peacemakers? BEARING WITNESS: By Cole Martin As a Kiwi journalist living in the occupied West Bank, I can list endless reasons why there is no peace in the "Holy Land". I live in a refugee camp, alongside families who were expelled from their…

Rachel Hu, Chris Garaffa (2025-07-16). CovertAction Bulletin Texas Flooding: The Real Culprit Is Capitalism. covertactionmagazine.com 134 people have died and 101 remain missing after the Guadalupe River in central Texas overflowed as a result of 6.5 inches of rain falling over the course of three hours on the morning of July 4th…

Richard C. Cook (2025-07-16). Video: History of the Rothschilds. globalresearch.ca This video by "History Meets Finance" gives an excellent overview of the power and influence of the Rothschild family from the late 18th century until today. | Notable is their influence on the US, including their role as President Andrew Jackson's …

Rima Najjar (2025-07-16). "By Way of Deception" : Mossad's Duplicity and Washington's Complicity. globalresearch.ca Despite billions in military aid, cutting-edge technological support, and unflinching diplomatic shielding, the United States is routinely surveilled by the very ally it sustains.

Rizik Alabi (2025-07-16). 'They Came as Peacemakers, Then Killed Us': Druze in As-Suwayda Accuse Syrian Forces of Massacre. themedialine.org [AS-SUWAYDA] The southern Syrian province of As-Suwayda has …

Roger D. Harris (2025-07-16). Challenging the Media Myth of Latino Machismo: Recognizing Feminist Strides in Latin America. globalresearch.ca Patriarchy is alive and well throughout the world. But the English-language media flatters itself by one-sidedly portraying machismo as a particularly Latin American malady, all the while overlooking significant feminist gains made in the region. | Take, for instance, the entry …

Shane Quinn (2025-07-16). World War II: US Military Destroyed 66 Japanese Cities Before Planning to Wipe Out the Same Number of Soviet Cities. globalresearch.ca The number of Japanese cities destroyed was the exact figure that the Pentagon compiled when finalizing plans, in mid-September 1945, to eviscerate the Soviet Union. Indeed, 66 Soviet cities were earmarked to be wiped out — with 204 atomic bombs — less than 2 weeks after Japan's surrender.

Staff (2025-07-16). Descúbrelo: Símbolo de un poblado y de rebeldía popular. cubadebate.cu Desde un tranquilo parque en un poblado de Cuba se encuentra un símbolo de rebeldía popular, tan arraigado en su gente que ha pasado a ser un talismán y orgullo de una ciudad, øCuál es?, hoy dejamos atrás La Habana para seguir buscando en la historia. Descúbrelo.

Staff (2025-07-16). ANPP: "La voluntad del pueblo cubano no será quebrada ni sometida" cubadebate.cu Diputados cubanos rechazan el memorando estadounidense del 30 de junio, denunciando el recrudecimiento del bloqueo como una violación al Derecho Internacional y al derecho a la autodeterminación. Señalan que las carencias económicas en Cuba son resultado de esta política agresiva, que incluye sanciones financieras, restricciones de viaje y presiones internacionales.

Staff (2025-07-16). Aprueban incremento de pensiones para jubilados a partir de septiembre. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro Manuel Marrero Cruz informó este miércoles, en intervención ante el plenario del Parlamento, que fue aprobado un incremento de las pensiones, a partir de septiembre, para aquellos pensionados que reciben hasta 4 000 pesos mensuales por concepto de edad e invalidez, y quienes tienen pensión unificada. El incremento beneficiará a 1 324 599 personas, el 79% de los beneficiarios.

Staff (2025-07-16). Comienza quinto periodo de sesiones ordinarias de la Asamblea Nacional en su décima legislatura. cubadebate.cu En el quinto período ordinario de sesiones de la décima legislatura de la ANPP, los diputados cubano abordan desde este miércoles una agenda enfocada en evaluar el programa de gobierno para corregir distorsiones y dinamizar la economía, así como otros asuntos relevantes de la vida socioeconómica nacional.

Staff (2025-07-16). Cuba y China impulsan alianza mediática en el escenario de los BRICS. cubadebate.cu El acuerdo suscrito entre ambas naciones incluye cooperación en producción noticiosa, intercambio profesional y apoyo mutuo en redes sociales. La colaboración se estrenará en el Foro de Medios y Think Tanks de los BRICS en Río de Janeiro.

Staff (2025-07-16). Fuerzas israelíes disparan gases lacrimógenos que causan la muerte a más de 20 palestinos. cubadebate.cu Es la primera ocasión en que se reportan fallecimientos por inhalación de gases lacrimógenos y estampidas en puntos de distribución de ayuda, donde civiles en busca de alimentos y asistencia humanitaria quedan atrapados en situaciones de alto riesgo.

Staff (2025-07-16). Marrero Cruz presenta actualización sobre objetivos y resultados de programa gubernamental para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía. cubadebate.cu Sobre el escenario en el primer semestre de 2025, dijo se mantienen los efectos del bloqueo recrudecido por la Administración Trump, que "persiste en las medidas de asfixia y busca entorpecer los ingresos externos del país, ejercer un efecto intimidatorio sobre los socios comerciales, desestimular la inversión extranjera y provocar un colapso de la economía (…) También persisten aspectos internos como conductas de continuar haciendo un poco más de lo mismo y no cosas diferentes en la búsqueda de soluciones alternativas".

Staff (2025-07-16). Ministro de Economía: Inflación, escasez de divisas, combustible y energía eléctrica frenan el crecimiento económico. cubadebate.cu El ministro explicó a los diputados que, con respecto al 2019, el país no ha logrado recuperar sus niveles productivos y de servicios, evidenciándose una brecha en el entorno del 11% al cierre del 2024, con una caída del 53% en las actividades primarias (agricultura, ganadería y minería), 23% en las secundarias (industria azucarera y manufacturera) y 6% en las terciarias (servicios sociales y no sociales).

Staff (2025-07-16). TecnoEmprende: Innovación, alianzas y saberes en un solo espacio. cubadebate.cu En un contexto donde la gestión empresarial demanda creatividad, flexibilidad y un profundo dominio de las nuevas tendencias, TecnoEmprende irrumpe como una propuesta audaz e integradora que busca marcar pauta en el escenario económico cubano. Este evento, concebido por Tecnosime, se perfila como mucho más que una cita profesional: es un laboratorio de ideas, negocios y futuro.

Staff (2025-07-16). Unión Eléctrica pronostica 1850 MW de afectación para la máxima demanda de hoy. cubadebate.cu El servicio eléctrico registró afectaciones durante las últimas 24 horas, con un déficit de 1310 MW a las 7: 00 AM. Averías en unidades termoeléctricas y déficit de combustible mantienen 691 MW fuera del sistema. Para el horario pico se prevé una demanda de 3700 MW con afectaciones estimadas de 1850 MW.

Staff (2025-07-16). Venezuelan Opposition Support at 9% in Municipal Election Poll, Hinterlaces Reports. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( These data are According to Hinterlaces pro…

Staff (2025-07-16). Kremlin Calls on All Parties to Put Pressure on Ukraine to Continue Talks With Russia. defenddemocracy.press Jul 16, 2025 Moscow is calling on all parties to put pressure on Ukraine so that a new round of negotiations with Russia can take place, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Peskov said that Russia remains ready for a third round of negotiations with Ukraine, but proposals for a meeting have …

Steve Topple (2025-07-16). DWP Access to Work is failing a staggering 85% of deaf people who use it. thecanary.co A damning new report from the campaign group deaf together reveals that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Access to Work scheme, designed to support disabled people into employment, is failing deaf people at an alarming rate. DWP Access to Work is failing deaf people According to the report, only 15% of deaf people […] | By

Steve Topple (2025-07-16). DWP under fire over a growing controversy with the Motability scheme. thecanary.co Campaigners are putting pressure on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to expand the Motability Scheme to include recipients of Attendance Allowance. It's a benefit currently excluded from the scheme despite countless older disabled people claiming it. The call comes amid growing concern that people who become disabled after reaching State Pension age are […] | By

Steve Topple (2025-07-16). DWP cuts fallout continues as Zarah Sultana slams Starmer over four MPs losing the whip. thecanary.co Independent and former-Labour MP Zarah Sultana has savaged Keir Starmer and Morgan McSweeney over their decision to boot four MPs out of the Parliamentary Labour Party — all because they dared vote against the government over its despicable attacks on chronically ill and disabled people. It was via the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)-centred […] | By

Steve Topple (2025-07-16). HMRC does not know how many billionaires pay tax in the UK. thecanary.co The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has released a long-awaited report on HMRC and collecting the right tax from individuals. It finds that HMRC isn't able to accurately assess how much tax billionaires pay in the UK, with the tax authority lacking the ability to use the data it has to paint a clear picture of […] | By

Tara Goodarzi, Mondoweiss. (2025-07-16). Statewide Campaign Aims To End Illinois' Investment In Israel. popularresistance.org Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs has been investing in Israel for nearly a decade. Since becoming the sole fiduciary of the fifth-largest GDP in the country in January 2015, he has invested tens of millions of taxpayer dollars into the Development Corporation of Israel ("DCI"). DCI is the underwriter for "Israel Bonds," uninsured debt securities issued by the Israeli government to raise capital for the country. The idea to pitch these kinds of bonds originated after the 1948 Nakba, when the new state was critically short on economic resources. | According to the the Illinois State Treasurer's Office, the state…

The Black Alliance for Peace. (2025-07-16). Western Narratives On War And Unrest In Syria. popularresistance.org In March 2025, Syria witnessed horrific sectarian massacres by government-backed forces targeting Alawites in the country's northwest coastal regions. Since the violent takeover of the Syrian government by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in November/December 2024, nearly 8,000 people, mostly civilians, have been killed. | HTS, far from being an independent actor, functions as a proxy force advancing the geopolitical interests of the United States, Israel, and their allies, whose primary goal is to destabilize the region and maintain control over its resources. Damascus governor Maher Marwan indicates that HTS wants p…

The Global Research Team (2025-07-16). Save a Sinking Ship. globalresearch.ca It would have been great to share that our situation has improved since last month but regrettably, we are still in bad shape. | The US-Israel-NATO alliance drags the world to another world war and the corporate media is complicit in …

The Media Line Staff (2025-07-16). Israel Strikes Syrian Forces in As-Suwayda to Protect Druze Minority, Warns of Further Action. themedialine.org

The Media Line Staff (2025-07-16). US Ambassador, Church Leaders, and Press Association Condemn Escalating West Bank Attacks. themedialine.org

tn.ai (2025-07-16). Iran Proposes Formation of Shanghai Regional Security Assembly. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi proposed the establishment of a regional security assembly of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) with the participation of the defense and intelligence institutions of the member states.

tn.ai (2025-07-16). Iran Condemns Israeli Strikes on Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesman strongly condemned the Israeli military attacks that have targeted Syria in the past days, expressing concern over the recent clashes in the Suwayda region which have killed dozens of civilians.

tn.ai (2025-07-16). Iran Resolved to Preserve Enrichment: FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian government is determined to uphold the nation's legitimate rights to enjoy nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, including the right to enrich uranium, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.

tn.ai (2025-07-16). Regional Security Put in Jeopardy by Israeli, US Aggression on Iran: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli and American military aggression against Iran was a blatant violation of the UN Charter, international law and the NPT and posed an unprecedented threat to security and stability in the entire West Asia region, the Iranian foreign minister said.

tn.ai (2025-07-16). Iran Condemns Israeli Airstrikes against Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Israeli regime's fatal airstrikes in eastern Lebanon.

tn.ai (2025-07-16). Iran Admires China for Condemnation of Israeli, US Aggression. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian foreign minister praised China for adopting constructive and influential stances at international organizations, specifically the UN Security Council, in condemnation of the Israeli and American military aggression against Iran and attacks on its nuclear facilities.

tn.ai (2025-07-16). Iranian MPs Rule Out Fresh Talks with US without Preconditions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian parliamentarians took a swipe at the US for using negotiations with Tehran as a cover-up for the Israeli military attacks, saying no new talks will take shape without the fulfillment of certain preconditions.

tn.ai (2025-07-16). Israel Intensifies Air Strikes on Syria Under Pretext of Protecting Druze. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli regime launched a series of drone attacks targeting the General Staff building of the Syrian Army in Damascus, while officials in Tel Aviv threatened further escalation under claims of supporting Syria's Druze minority.

tvbrics (2025-07-16). Brazil introduces electronic visa for COP30 participants to facilitate international access. tvbrics.com The initiative is part of Brazil's broader efforts to facilitate the participation of over 40,000 expected attendees, including 7,000 members of UN teams…

tvbrics (2025-07-16). China—Malaysia mutual visa-free travel agreement comes into effect on 17 July. tvbrics.com The cumulative duration of visa-free stays must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period…

tvbrics (2025-07-16). India to become global employment hub amid global labour market shift. tvbrics.com India is strategically positioned to supply surplus labour to meet international talent shortages…

tvbrics (2025-07-16). Number of foreign tourists in Mexico rises by 10%. tvbrics.com Overall visitor spending also increased…

tvbrics (2025-07-16). Tunisia plans to increase forest cover to 16%. tvbrics.com The country seeks to enhance the economic value of forests, bolster environmental resilience, and expand public access to forest resources…

WSWS (2025-07-16). 2 deaths from massive storms in the New York-New Jersey area. wsws.org A series of intense storms struck the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area on Monday, triggering flash flooding that caused the death of two women when their vehicle was swept up by ferocious waters in Plainfield, New Jersey.

WSWS (2025-07-16). Two deaths from massive storms in the New York-New Jersey area. wsws.org A series of intense storms struck the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area on Monday, triggering flash flooding that caused the death of two women when their vehicle was swept up by ferocious waters in Plainfield, New Jersey.

WSWS (2025-07-16). What is driving the university job cuts across Australia? Labor's pro-corporate and war agenda. wsws.org Rank-and-file committees have called a national public meeting on August 2, to take forward the fight against the Labor government-led onslaught on university jobs and conditions.

WSWS (2025-07-16). Bitcoin hits $120,000: A fever chart of the capitalist crisis. wsws.org Legislation now going through the House of Representatives has the aim of drawing billions of dollars more into the Ponzi scheme, which is the crypto market, as Bitcoin hit $120,000.

WSWS (2025-07-16). Australia: More than 1,500 Kinetic and CDC bus drivers strike in Victoria. wsws.org In the fourth 24-hour strike since May, drivers protested against declining real wages and attacks on their rosters and other working conditions.

WSWS (2025-07-16). David Cousins, songwriter and singer for the Strawbs, dead at 85. wsws.org Cousins was widely recognized for his emotionally dynamic and expressive voice. He could shift from fragile vulnerability to commanding or angry theatricality within a single phrase.

WSWS (2025-07-16). Trump administration bans bond hearings, paving way for mass indefinite detention of immigrants. wsws.org Millions of workers and their family members face imprisonment for months or years as part of the fascistic assault on democratic rights.

WSWS (2025-07-16). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Peruvian peasant miners strike, blockade roads; Hospital workers rally across Latin Ameica; California garbage haulers join growing national strike against Republic Services; Rio Tinto steelworkers begin strike in Quebec.

WSWS (2025-07-16). AFSCME announces sellout for Philadelphia white collar workers, after public meeting discusses need for rank-and-file rebellion to renew citywide strike. wsws.org The agreement is aimed at blocking a growing rank-and-file rebellion and preventing the resurgence of a powerful citywide strike movement.

WSWS (2025-07-16). Cuomo announces independent mayoral bid as Mamdani seeks "partnership" with New York City business leaders. wsws.org The former governor made his pitch to Wall Street, attacking Zohran Mamdani's "unrealistic proposals and divisive agenda."

WSWS (2025-07-16). French Prime Minister Bayrou presents class war budget. wsws.org The budget would impose sweeping cuts to social programs to free up tens of billions of euros for the ongoing military build-up and NATO war plans against Russia.

WSWS (2025-07-16). Spanish unions impose sellout contract on Cádiz metalworkers strike. wsws.org The sell-out of the Cádiz strike shows the need for workers to build rank-and-file committees and take their struggles out of the hands of corrupt union bureaucracies linked to Spain's ruling social-democratic and pseudo-left parties.

Nick Licata (2025-07-16). Five Key Lessons from Mamdani's Startling NYC Win. counterpunch.org In a remarkable upset, progressive State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. Early polls showed Mamdani starting his campaign with around 1% support. Just six weeks before the June 24 election, his support was only at 11%, while Cuomo led with 49%. Three separate polls, conducted by Yale/YouGov, Marist College, and the Manhattan Institute within two weeks

Dean Baker (2025-07-16). Trump Confuses Telling Blatant Lies With a Straight Face With Competence. counterpunch.org We all know and expect that a president's top appointees are picked in large part because of their willingness to carry out a president's agenda. But usually these are people with some experience in the areas that they are overseeing. Insofar as this is not the case, they can generally rely on the high-level career

W. T. Whitney (2025-07-16). Trump's Cuba Memorandum Provokes Strong Criticism Amid New US Aggressiveness Abroad. counterpunch.org The Trump administration on June 30 released its "National Security Presidential Memorandum 5" on U.S. plans for Cuba. Criticism from Cuba's government and international commentators welled up, as if entirely new forms of anti-Cuba aggression were in the works. That may or may not be so. Actually, the recent Memorandum was a re-issue of the

Brian Mier (2025-07-16). In the Spirit of BRICS, Criminal Defendant Jair Bolsonaro Should be Immediately be Transferred to China: a Modest Proposal. counterpunch.org In one of the most bizarre episodes in the history of international trade, President Donald Trump this week announced that 50% tariffs would be imposed on Brazil—a country that has a trade surplus with the United States and is one of its most important importers of coffee, orange juice, and petroleum—solely on the condition that

Rick Baum (2025-07-16). Trump's "Consistent" Views on Federal Reserve Head Jerome Powell and the Wealth of the Wealthiest. counterpunch.org The head of the Federal Reserve Board has been viewed as the second most powerful person in the government. In theory, this person heads the body that oversees the country's monetary policy with the power to set interest rates, which shapes the economy by impacting the cost of borrowing money. In an act of "extreme

George Wuerthner (2025-07-16). Should We Garden Our Forests? counterpunch.org A new study published in the journal Forest Ecology and Management "Significant mortality of old trees across a dry forest landscape, Oregon," found that older larch and ponderosa pine are suffering increased death rates. Old growth ponderosa pine like this are dying due to climate change and increased competition for resources like water. Photo by George Wuerthner The

Michael Donnelly (2025-07-16). The Remarkable Career of Jim Abbott: How a Kid Born Without a Right Hand Became One of the Best Major League Pitchers of His Generation. counterpunch.org I watched a great sports documentary Sunday. "Southpaw. The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott" on ESPN. I'll sum it up first. If this film, which far transcends just sports, doesn't get a Sports Emmy, the Emmy is meaningless. One of my Flint Saint Michael High School classmates, Steve, the best athlete in my class,

Tom Engelhardt (2025-07-16). Donald Trump's Greatest "Triumph" counterpunch.org Yes, he's done quite a job so far and, in a way, it couldn't be simpler to describe. Somehow, he's managed to take the greatest looming threat to humanity and put it (excuse the all-too-appropriate image) on the back burner. I'm thinking, of course, about climate change. My guess is that you haven't read much

Tom Valovic (2025-07-16). Why Is the Media Normalizing Nuclear War and Its Effects on US Populations? counterpunch.org As a political journalist, I typically monitor about six or seven print publications and a somewhat absurd number of online ones. But I recently noticed a disturbing trend—a slew of articles with titles like "Apocalyptic map shows worst U.S. states to live in during nuclear war" or "Nuclear Fallout: Is Your State Safe?" Then there's

Bob Topper (2025-07-16). The MAGA End-Times. counterpunch.org In Miracles and Wonder — the Historical Mystery of Jesus, Princeton historian and professor of religion, Elaine Pagels, explains how and why Christianity appealed to so many people. After 2,000 years, it still captivates some 28 percent of the world population—more than any other faith or declared secularists. Unlike religious leaders before him, Jesus's message brought hope to

Ameer Al-Auqaili (2025-07-16). Learning the Right Lessons From Britain's Response to 7/7. counterpunch.org On July 7, 2005, four young men carried out coordinated suicide bombings on London's public transport system, killing 52 people and injuring over 700. The attackers weren't foreign operatives; they were British citizens. The shock was profound. The country mourned, then mobilized. The government promised security measures. Laws were passed. Surveillance powers expanded. Communities found

albawaba (2025-07-16). Iraqi presidency condemns drone strikes on northern oil fields, demands accountability. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Iraqi Presidency has strongly condemned recent drone attacks targeting key oil installations in northern Iraq, including the Khormala and Sarsink oil fields, and called for swift investigations to identify and hold those responsible.The condemnation follows two separate drone strikes: one on the Sarsink oil field in the Amadiya district of Dohuk governorate, which led to a suspension of production, and another on the strategic Khormala oil field in the Makhmour district of Erbil governorate. According to Iraqi security sources and the Kurdistan Region's Counter-Terrorism Service, the Khormala site w…

albawaba (2025-07-16). Three oil fields hit with drone attacks in Kurdistan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Drones struck three oil fields in Iraq's northern autonomous Kurdistan region early Wednesday morning, Kurdish forces confirmed in a statement. "At 06: 00 a.m. and 06: 15 a.m. local time, two explosive-laden drones attacked" the Peshkabir oil field, which is run by the Norwegian oil group DNO, and at 7: 00 a.m., a similar attack hit the Tawke field in Zakho district, Kurdistan's counterterrorism services revealed. On the other hand, a separate drone attack happened at 7: 14 a.m., targeting a US-run oil field in Dohuk province. However, no casualties were reported.Thick black smoke billowed into the sky aft…

Amos Harel (2025-07-16). Fresh Syria violence undercuts the optimism over ties between Israel and the new regime. haaretz.com The Druze in Israel and Syria claim that the current escalation is a calculated move by the new regime in Damascus. Whether this is true or not, the incidents in Sweida illustrate the difficulty of dealing with a regime that persecutes minorities…

bwitanek (2025-07-16). RCHP Press Conf 7/16 12:30pm Denounce Non Support for Edison Workers Victims of ICE Raid. fightbackbetter.com Hi All,Wednesday, 7/16 12: 30pm, at RCHP, we will hold a press conference. We are holding it because, to our dismay,…

editor (2025-07-16). K-Defense Day: pimping for the arms dealers. onlineopinion.com.au President Lee doesn't want to be seen as an arms dealer — just the head of a nation competing to out-export everyone else in submarines and artillery.

Gloria Rubac (2025-07-16). On the 25th anniversary of his execution: Shaka Sankofa °presente! workers.org Houston — Passion, admiration, love, and a bit of sadness filled the venue of the Houston Chapter of the National Black United Front (NBUF) on June 22 as a packed house, along with 35 people on Zoom from around the country, remembered one of the most outspoken and militant incarcerated . . . |

guest author (2025-07-16). Niger nationalizes uranium mining company. workers.org The author, a veteran of the liberation struggle in Cabo Verde and Guinea-Bissau, covers African events for Avante, the weekly newspaper of the Portuguese Communist Party. Translation: John Catalinotto. After taking other initiatives aimed at better controlling and managing its natural resources, Niger has announced that it will nationalize the . . . |

guest author (2025-07-16). Chinese diplomacy: Some countries wage war, others promote peace. workers.org Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein Rodriguez Gelfenstein was previously Director of the International Relations of the Presidency of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, his country's ambassador to Nicaragua and an adviser for international politics for TeleSUR. This article is dated July 10, 2025. Translation: John Catalinotto. While the United States plots wars, . . . |

Omer Benjakob (2025-07-16). Serbian firm owned by former adviser to party eared $2.3m from foreign clients in 2024. haaretz.com Between April to December, the company, of which Einhorn is the sole employee, received funds from outside Serbia for 'services in foreign markets.' Einhorn, who emigrated to Serbia last year, is wanted for questioning in the Qatargate affair and is accused of harassing a state witness Shlomo Filber…

The Independent (2025-07-16). All children to get Hepatitis B vaccine at birth. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All newly born babies countrywide will soon be subjected to yet another vaccine, after the Ministry of Health announced plans to roll out the hepatitis B jab at all health facilities offering immunization services. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Dr Ronny Bahatungire, the Commissioner for Clinical Services …

The Independent (2025-07-16). PostBank and WiBAS skill over 700 women entrepreneurs in Northern Uganda. independent.co.ug Women skilled on sustainable business growth Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda has partnered with the Women in Business Awards (WiBAS) to skill 719 Women in the second edition of the WiBAS Handholding Workshop, aimed at equipping women entrepreneurs in West Nile, Acholi, Lango, and Karamoja with essential financial literacy and …

Tom Levinson (2025-07-16). As mental health crisis deepens, another Israeli soldier dies by suicide on base. haaretz.com Four soldiers have taken their own lives in the last two weeks alone – two of them in regular service, two reservists recently released from many weeks of service during the war. Since the beginning of the war, there has been an increase in the number of soldiers in active service who died by suicide compared to previous years…

William Hartung (2025-07-16). Wear the war machine with Lockheed Martin merch. responsiblestatecraft.org I wrote a

Jairaj Devadiga (2025-07-16). How Google Ruined Your Phone. levernews.com

Kevin Gosztola (2025-07-16). ICE Is A Press Freedom Issue: Interview With Status Coup Reporter Tina-Desiree Berg. thedissenter.org

Linsay Taylor (2025-07-16). 'The Government's Call for Evidence on Islamophobia is a Rigged Box-Ticking Exercise'. bylinetimes.com

Lisa Yoon (2025-07-16). North Korea's Window on the World Is at Risk of Closing. fpif.org

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2025-07-16). Ruth Gilmore: abolicionismo radical contra el capitalismo racial. indybay.org

_____ (2025-07-16). Kyrgyzstan tightens control over media with new false news laws. Lauren Wolfe

_____ (2025-07-16). Senegalese commentator arrested, prime minister calls for media boycott. Lauren Wolfe

_____ (2025-07-16). "The Path to God" by German Spiritual Author BॠYin Râ. Part I. montanarcc.substack.com

_____ (2025-07-16). Kyrgyzstan shutters critical broadcaster Aprel TV for undermining gov't authority. CPJ Staff

_____ (2025-07-16). Israel arrests Israeli journalist over tweet, opens terrorism investigation. CPJ Staff

ecns.cn (2025-07-16). 'Defense of Japan 2025' peddles the false 'China threat': FM. ecns.cn

Shane Quinn (2025-07-16). 76 Years Ago: Nazi Germany Launches Its "Final Great Offensive" of World War II. globalresearch.ca

Doug Bandow (2025-07-16). Kim Jong Un is nuking up and playing hard to get. responsiblestatecraft.org

Staff (2025-07-16). Report: U.S., allies agree August deadline for Iran nuclear deal; Trump: No hurry to talk. haaretz.com