(2026-07-18). US-Iran strikes: latest developments. al-monitor.com Hostilities in the Middle East intensified on Saturday after a seventh straight night of US attacks on Iran, with Tehran threatening a "full-scale offensive" in response and the strategic Strait of Hormuz remaining virtually closed. | Seventh night of US strikes on Iran…
(2026-07-18). US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 7th consecutive night of attacks. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Jasper WardWASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran that were carried out at President Donald Trump's direction and marked a seventh consecutive night of American attacks.Here are details: • "U.S. forces employed fighter aircraft, aerial drones, and warships in addition to other assets," the U.S. Central Command said in a statement.
(2026-07-18). Iran's supreme leader accuses US of MoU breach, says Trump's signature 'worthless'. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday accused the United States of repeatedly violating a memorandum of understanding signed by the presidents of the two countries, saying the alleged breaches showed that US President Donald Trump's signature was "utterly worthless". | "The repeated breaches of the agreement by the Great Satan [the US] regarding the MOU signed by the Presidents of Iran and the US have once again laid bare a fundamental truth: the signature of the US President is utterly worthless and devoid of credibility," Khamenei said in a statement on X. | The repeated breaches of the agreemen…
(2026-07-18). B-2 deployed? Trump's inner circle drops chilling video as Iran tensions explode amid Jordan attack. hindustantimes.com
(2026-07-18). China rejects U.S. election interference allegation as groundless. ecns.cn China rejected on Friday U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that China had interfered in U.S. elections, calling it entirely fabricated.
(2026-07-18). China urges U.S. to revoke discriminatory visa policy against Chinese journalists. ecns.cn China urged the United States on Friday to immediately revoke its discriminatory visa policy against Chinese journalists, after the Trump administration said it would cut visa duration, including reporters from China, in the country.
(2026-07-18). China, Pakistan call for U.S.-Iran ceasefire, resumption of dialogue. ecns.cn China and Pakistan called for an early ceasefire and the resumption of talks between the U.S. and Iran during a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday evening in Shanghai.
(2026-07-18). Iran strikes eastern Syria, in first such attack during current war. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, July 17 (Reuters) – Iran struck eastern Syria on Friday, Iranian state media and a Syrian military source said, in the first known attack by Tehran on Syrian territory since a regional war erupted earlier this year.Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had attacked a U.S. special operations command centre at al-Tanf in Syria in retaliation for the killing of Iranian soldiers in Iranshahr, state media reported.
(2026-07-18). After 7 straight nights of US attacks, Iran warns it may drop all limits and go all‚Äëout. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued one of its strongest warnings yet as tensions with the United States continue to escalate. Mojtaba Khamenei's Senior adviser, General Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran could enter a "phase of full-scale offensive" if U.S. strikes continue for several more days, warning that Iran would no longer limit its response to retaliatory attacks. The remarks come as both countries continue exchanging strikes across the Middle East, raising concerns about a broader regional conflict. Watch the latest updates on the Iran-U.S. standoff, military developments, and the potential impact on regional and global security.
(2026-07-18). Think Tank Analysis: Is Israel Quietly Expanding the US-Iran Conflict Through Gaza? thinktank.pk As Washington and Tehran remain locked in a volatile military and diplomatic confrontation, one question continues to dominate strategic discussions in think tanks and security circles: Why has Israel continued intensive military operations in Gaza while the world's attention is focused on the US-Iran conflict? Recent Israeli strikes, including attacks that reportedly killed civilians attending …
(2026-07-18). Twist in Iran's revenge story: Ali Khamenei returns to haunt Trump & Netanyahu in war 2.0? | USA. hindustantimes.com Iran claims it has launched multiple waves of missile and drone strikes under "Operation Nasr 2," targeting U.S. military positions across the Gulf. Tehran says advanced missiles and Shahed drones were used against American-linked assets in Jordan, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, while releasing imagery of missiles bearing portraits of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Many battlefield claims made by Iran and the U.S. remain independently unverified.
(2026-07-18). Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after another night of US strikes. tribune.com.pk 
Iran launched more attacks on Washington's Gulf allies on Saturday after a seventh straight night of US strikes targeting Iranian military sites, including logistics facilities, escalating the war one week after a ceasefire fell apart. | Kuwait came under sustained attack, with a desalination plant hit and operations at Kuwait International Airport suspended due to repeated missile and drone threats. | Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it struck a US military support centre at Camp Arifjan and destroyed a radar facility at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. | The IRG…
(2026-07-18). Two US service members in Jordan killed in Iranian attack, US says. al-monitor.com July 18 (Reuters) – Two U.S. military personnel in Jordan were killed on Friday as they defended against an attack by Iranian missiles and drones, the U.S. Central Command said in a statement on Saturday. (Reporting by David Ljunggren; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-07-18). US broadens bombardment of Iran to civilian infrastructure. wsws.org The United States military bombed bridges, a railway station, an airport and the control tower of Iran's only deep-water ocean port on Friday, the seventh consecutive day of strikes, extending its assault from military targets to the infrastructure of civilian life.
(2026-07-18). Iran goes rogue: Has US strike on Bonji plant opened the floodgates for Middle East water attacks. hindustantimes.com Did the Iran conflict just enter a dangerous new phase? Iranian officials claim a U.S. strike on the Bunji desalination plant in Jask County, Hormozgan province, has left nearly 10,000 people without drinking water after disrupting supplies to 20 villages. Tehran says desalination pumps and the plant's main power transformer were destroyed, calling the attack a "crime" and a "terrorist attack against civilians."
(2026-07-18). US strikes kill 3 in south Iran as attacks enter seventh night. newarab.com 
Tensions between the US and Iran are escalating rapidly, as deadly attacks enter a seventh consecutive night. | "The deputy political, security and social affairs governor of Hormozgan announced the martyrdom of three people and the injury of eight people following enemy attacks on some parts of Hormozgan province this morning," stat…
(2026-07-18). US says two military personnel killed in Jordan. al-monitor.com By David Ljunggren, Enas Alashray and Hatem MaherWASHINGTON/CAIRO, July 18 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said on Saturday two of its personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing after an Iranian attack, while Iran's supreme leader said Washington would pay for "seeking to incite war" after a seventh straight night of U.S. strikes.The U.S. and Iran have intensified attacks since an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago fell apart last week, raising the possibility of a return to all-out war.
(2026-07-18). US-Iran hostilities continue with seventh straight night of strikes. geo.tv 
Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what US Central Command says are strikes on Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released July 17, 2026.— ReutersIranian media reports desalination pumps attacked.Kuwait says Iranian hits power, desalination…
(2026-07-18). 'Be ready to receive a corresponding response': IRGC warns Arabs hosting US forces as war escalates. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued one of its strongest warnings yet to Gulf nations hosting U.S. forces, declaring they should prepare for a "corresponding response" if American military operations continue. The IRGC claims it struck U.S.-linked military sites in Kuwait, including Camp Arifjan and Ali Al Salem Air Base, while accusing Washington of expanding attacks on civilian infrastructure inside Iran. Tehran says regional allies supporting U.S. operations could also become targets if the conflict escalates further.
(2026-07-18). International oil firms halt production in Iraq's Kurdistan amid US-Iran escalation. al-monitor.com The move follows the deaths of two US service members in an Iranian attack on Jordan.
(2026-07-18). Pakistan, Kuwait call for de-escalation amid widening US-Iran conflict. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Kuwait on Saturday stressed the urgent need for de-escalation in the Middle East amid the recent outbreak of fresh hostilities between the United States and Iran, while calling on all sides to exercise restraint. | According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from Kuwait's FM Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, during which the two leaders discussed the latest developments in the region. | "Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah shared Kuwait's serious concerns regarding the continued attacks on its territory," the…
(2026-07-18). Exclusive-Pakistan and Kuwait discuss expanded defence pact, sources say. al-monitor.com By Mubasher Bukhari, Asif Shahzad, Ariba Shahid and Timour AzhariISLAMABAD/ RIYADH, July 17 (Reuters) – Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy cooperation and investment, according to five sources with knowledge of the talks.The talks remain at an early stage, all the sources said, and could still be complicated by heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, said one source.
(2026-07-18). PEN America president resigns over organization's pro-Zionist statement. wsws.org The president of PEN America has resigned over an article published by the organization that blames discrimination against Israeli and Jewish writers on cultural boycotts by anti-genocide activists.
(2026-07-18). Solidaridad con Cuba desde Argentina. radiohc.cu El Centro Cultural Leonardo Flavio de la municipalidad bonaerense de Lanús acogió un acto de solidaridad con Cuba que reiteró el llamado a poner fin a la feroz guerra económica sistemática de Estados Unidos contra la isla. | Organizado por la Casa de Amistad de Lanús como parte de la campaña "Estamos con Cuba", con el apoyo del ayuntamiento que prestó el centro cultural, en el encuentro se dirigió a los presentes la cónsul cubana, Misleidys Reyes; y Mercedes Martínez en representación de la Unión de Residentes Cubanos en Argentina (URCA). | El plato fuerte de la actividad fue la proyección del documental español…
(2026-07-18). Con Bran Baile festejan en México Día de la Rebeldía en Cuba. radiohc.cu Cubanos y mexicanos celebraron el aniversario 73 del asalto a los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes con el tradicional Gran Baile en el salón Los àÅngeles de la capital del país norteño. | Unas dos mil personas se dieron cita en el reconocido lugar para conmemorar el hecho, ocurrido el 26 de julio de 1953, considerado el inicio de la lucha que conduciría al triunfo de la Revolución el 1 de enero de 1959 y festejado como el Día de la Rebeldía Nacional en la mayor de las Antillas. | En diálogo con Prensa Latina, Aline Pérez, parte de la Comisión Coordinadora a nivel nacional del Movimiento Mexican…
(2026-07-18). En Italia resaltan la asistencia médica cubana en Calabria. radiohc.cu La colaboración médica cubana en la región italiana de Calabria resulta fundamental para mantener la atención sanitaria, y continuará pese a las acciones de Estados Unidos contra la misma, señala este sábado un reporte. | El Gobierno norteamericano, en particular el actual secretario de Estado de ese país, Marco Rubio, mantiene fuertes presiones dirigidas a tratar de poner fin a la presencia de una brigada de médicos cubanos en todas las provincias calabresas, denuncia una nota publicada en el sitio digital del diario Avvenire. | En ese artículo se recuerda que, con tal fin, en febrero último viajó a Calabria el…
(2026-07-18). No tiene sentido obligar un país a sufrir. radiohc.cu En referencia al bloqueo de Estados Unidos a Cuba, la congresista del país norteño Teresa Leger-Fernández expresó en La Habana una sentencia demoledora: "No tiene sentido obligar a un país a sufrir". | La legisladora demócrata, quien viajó a esta capital junto a tres colegas, expresó que pudo constatar el impacto del recrudecimiento de las sanciones de Estados Unidos al archipiélago caribeño. | La también demócrata Maxine Dexter señaló su plan de intentar ponerle freno a cualquier acción militar sin aval del Congreso. | La idea coincide con un nuevo escándalo de la administración de Donald Trump, asociado a la fa…
(2026-07-18). Cuba: Dirigente partidista denuncia criminalización facista de la disidencia. radiohc.cu El secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda, denunció el discurso de odio fascista de la derecha para criminalizar la disidencia y proteger el statu quo. | ´El discurso de Marco Rubio que culpa a la ´extrema izquierda ª de todos los males del mundo no es un análisis serio, sino una cortina de humo para ocultar sus propias contradicciones ª, aseguró Morales Ojeda en una publicación. | El dirigente señaló que mientras Rubio afirma que ´la amenaza izquierdista es una realidad innegable ª, los datos muestran lo contrario, pues…
(2026-07-18). Cuban president denounces latest US sanctions, accuses Washington of reviving 'McCarthyism'. tribune.com.pk 
Cuba's president on Friday denounced the latest United States sanctions on his country, accusing Washington of reviving a "new and more dangerous version of McCarthyism" through a campaign against what he called a global "radical left." | On US social media platform X, Miguel Diaz-Canel claimed that transnational far-right alliances are being promoted in ways that "recall Hitlerite fascism" and the Cold War-era Operation Condor of the 1970s and '80s. | Una nueva y más peligrosa versión del macartismo está de regreso en Estados Unidos. | 1/5 | — Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúde…
(2026-07-18). Cuba, el multilateralismo y el bloqueo. radiohc.cu El resultado alcanzado en la votación de la Junta Ejecutiva El triunfo de la causa de Cuba contra el bloqueo recrudecido reafirmó también el desempeño diplomático de la isla en ese ám…
(2026-07-18). Millions of syringes and humanitarian aid for Cuba stranded in Jamaica after U.S. threats against French shipping company CMA CGM. radiohc.cu The French shipping company CMA CGM has breached its contract and left dozens of containers destined for Cuba stranded in the port of Kingston, Jamaica. | Among them, one sent by the NGO SODePAZ with more than 3.5 million syringes and needles destined for the Cuban health system in Santiago de Cuba, and another sent by the Catalan solidarity coordinator Defensem Cuba with 300 mattresses and bed frames and 600 pillows for victims of Hurricane Melissa. | CMA CGM is thus yielding to US pressure and collaborating with the blockade of Cuba, offering no solution beyond returning the container to the port of origin or t…
(2026-07-18). Thursday 7/16: Gaza World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony — World Cup Simulation. indybay.org Online | phoenixhub.co/afsc-final-event-live/…
(2026-07-18). Saturday 7/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary video "The BBC's Gaza crisis" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T9yY……
(2026-07-18). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). Post-Earthquake Venezuela: Over 25,000 Assisted in Temporary Camps as Official Death Toll Reaches 5,069. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( While the number of rescued individuals has begun to plateau, the confirmed fatality count continues to climb. While State authorities have consistently declined to jump to premature conclu…
(2026-07-18). Venezuela quake death toll exceeds 5,000 as IMF releases funds. geo.tv 
(2026-07-18). Since Kidnapping of Maduro, Is Venezuela Capitulating to U.S. Imperialism? covertactionmagazine.com Adelmo Becerra is a Venezuelan trade union activist with the National Institute for Training and Socialist Education (INCES). In mid-June, Adelmo told Truthout that changes to a hydrocarbons law, instituted after the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro in January, has led Venezuela to "regress more than 100 years, back to the era of Juan Vicente …
(2026-07-18). Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases emergency aid. aljazeera.com IMF releases £346m in emergency funds as new details emerge about the disaster response.
(2026-07-18). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). Xiong'an-Shangqiu high-speed railway starts trial operation. ecns.cn The Xiong'an-Shangqiu high-speed railway in the Zhengzhou section began trial operations early Friday, marking a major milestone toward the line's formal opening.
(2026-07-18). Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers keynote speech at opening ceremony of 2026 World AI Conference. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026.
(2026-07-18). Colorado ICE Jail Employee Accused of Shooting a Protester Is Arrested. truthout.org An employee of The GEO Group, the private-prison company that operates the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Aurora, has been arrested in connection with a shooting of a woman outside the facility Thursday night, Aurora police said. Brandon Booth, 42, was arrested on suspicion of charges that include attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault and felony… |
(2026-07-18). Diver injured in shark attack off Tasmania coast. tribune.com.pk 
A male diver was injured in a shark attack off the coast of Tasmania on Saturday, police said, the latest in a spate of shark attacks in Australian waters. | The 31-year-old was diving around 50 metres (164 feet) offshore in the Adventure Bay area of Tasmania's Bruny Island when he was bitten by what was believed to be a 2-metre (6.6 ft) broadnose sevengill shark, | "The man was able to return to shore and was assisted by fellow divers," Police Inspector Darren ‚Å Latham said in a statement. | In May, a 39-ye…
(2026-07-18). Many Call Authoritarianism "Un-American." 250 Years of History Show Otherwise. truthout.org The United States turned 250 this year, and the document officiating its birth, the Declaration of Independence, is famous for its opening lines proclaiming the nation's freedom from England and the rights of men. But Rebecca Nagle, a journalist and citizen of the Cherokee Nation, frames the document differently, describing it as a list of grievances growing in ascending order, where Native people… |
(2026-07-18). Apple unseats Nvidia to become world's most valuable company as AI bets shift. tribune.com.pk 
Apple overtook Nvidia on Friday to become the world's most valuable company, reshuffling the top ranks of tech heavyweights as investors reassess the outlook for artificial intelligence. | Apple was last valued at $4.88 trillion as its shares held steady, while Nvidia was roughly at $4.86 trillion, following a 3.5% decline. | The shift in the pecking order illustrates that investors are broadening their focus beyond the most obvious beneficiaries of the AI boom, such as Nvidia, which had been at the helm for nearly a year. Apple is reclaiming the top spot for the first time since Apr…
(2026-07-18). Iraq signs deals with multiple US firms, including oil. newarab.com 
Iraq has signed billion-dollar deals with several Western firms including oil, as PM al-Zaidi seeks long-term investment and partnerships. | US companies signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government on Friday, including deals intended to create alternative routes for The deals, signed at the US Chamber of Commerce, also involved other industries, including healthcare, communications and infrastructure. | It's not clear when the oil…
(2026-07-18). Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Canada for wildfire smoke spreading across the United States and said he would add the "incalculable cost" of dealing with the pollution to existing tariffs on Canadian goods. | Heavy smoke from hundreds of Canadian fires enveloped a swath of the US from the Midwest to the Northeast on Thursday and Friday, prompting warnings to residents to stay indoors. | Trump, who has a combative relationship with Prime Minister Mark Carney, said he would be calling the Canadian leader to find out what he planned to do about the "totally unacceptable" situation. | "We are holding Cana…
(2026-07-18). Vietnam's Next Growth Engine Isn't a Factory, It's the Rulebook. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Vietnam is entering its next chapter with a soundtrack the world already recognizes: exports rising, industrial parks spreading, ports and highways improving, investors lining up to treat the country as a "China+1" anchor. The machine still runs. The question is whether it can upgrade. Because the next stage of Vietnamese growth …
(2026-07-18). NY mayor says still mulling Netanyahu arrest during UN meet. al-monitor.com New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is in talks over whether to try to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an upcoming UN summit, he said in an interview published Saturday ⚪ prompting a sharp rebuke from Netanyahu's camp. | "I believe that Prime Minister Netanyahu belongs in The Hague," Mamdani told The New York Times.
(2026-07-18). The challenges facing UK's next PM Andy Burnham. tribune.com.pk 
Andy Burnham, who is set to become Britain's prime minister on Monday, will face a roster of challenges when he steps into the office as the UK's seventh leader in a decade. | The former Greater Manchester mayor was on Friday overwhelmingly backed as leader of the Labour party after Keir Starmer resigned last month. | Experts say Burnham will now need to address a host of issues that have felled his predecessors in quick succession. | The priority will be boosting the economy and improving living standards for voters who have despaired over soaring energy and food prices since the start of the Russia-Ukraine w…
(2026-07-18). France vs England: Deschamps set for final World Cup match as Zidane waits. aljazeera.com Deschamps, who led France to the 2018 World Cup title, bids farewell after Saturday's third-place playoff with England.
(2026-07-18). China's AI sector continues to thrive. ecns.cn China's core AI industry in 2025 exceeded 1.2 trillion yuan (about 176.7 billion U.S. dollars), with the sector featuring over 6,200 companies.
(2026-07-18). Health Insurers Walk Back on Pledge to Improve Denials Process. truthout.org One year after the Trump administration announced that dozens of health insurers had signed a six-part pledge promising to reduce barriers to doctor-recommended care, some insurers now say they won't implement all the promised initiatives. Meanwhile, patients, their advocates, and clinicians say little has improved. "It has never been this bad for patients," said U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy (R… |
(2026-07-18). Fasting Indian activist shifted to hospital, police say. tribune.com.pk 
Authorities in India's capital Delhi have moved fasting social activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital after his condition worsened on the 21st day of a hunger strike he launched to demand the resignation of the federal education minister. | Wangchuk, 59, has been fasting since June 28 in solidarity with India's youth Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is demanding that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan step down over exam paper leaks in May that affected millions of students. | Wangchuk's campaign has emerged as a rare public challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, d…
(2026-07-18). Wednesday 7/22: "End the ICE Age" Campaign Launch Call. indybay.org Online | detentionwatchnetwork.app.neoncrm.com/fo……
(2026-07-18). You Can Program Your Quantum Computer with Open Source Tools. indybay.org Is it global justice to make quantum computing widely available, or in the words of the IMF economist Irma Adelman, "widely shared". It is indeed the currency of the future. | There was no visible public discussion beyond the fears and promise of…
(2026-07-18). Urge AG Bonta to Drop Charges Against Stanford 11. indybay.org As a result of a conflict of interest the Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rose was disqualified in the prosecution of the Stanford 11. Now there is a campaign to get California Attorney General Rob Bonta to drop the charges.
(2026-07-18). Trump administration shields Taylor Farms and Taco Bell, as thousands are poisoned in cyclosporiasis outbreak. wsws.org Federal health officials identified the agribusiness giant behind the worst parasite outbreak in American history, then left it to the company to decide when to tell the public and what to withdraw.
(2026-07-18). AEU-Labor government trying to ram through sell-out of Victorian educators: Vote no! Form rank-and-file committees! wsws.org The Committee for Public Education, a rank-and-file educators' network, calls on teachers and educators to repudiate the government-AEU conspiracy against their rights, including by voting "no" in the union's rushed ballot.
(2026-07-18). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-07-18). The United States of Betrayal. theintercept.com 
(2026-07-18). Reigning in U.S. EPA Abuse: A Legislative Opportunity. wattsupwiththat.com It is time to stop the EPA from acting like an economic planning agency and instead get it focused on its mission of environmental protection.
(2026-07-18). Egypt's 'Garbage City' recyclers reap gains from Iran war plastic squeeze. geo.tv 
In the labyrinthine alleyways of Cairo's Garbage City, recycling specialist Peter Romany finds himself fielding calls from factories scrambling for plastic to plug supply shortfalls caused by the Iran war.The 25-year-old is among the hundreds of recyclers and manufacturers across Egypt…
(2026-07-18). The US ran Democratization Programs; Does it need one Itself? juancole.com Tulsa, OK (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Former USAID Administrator Samantha Power established the Democracy Delivers Initiative to support emerging democracies. When a reformer was elected to office, Democracy Delivers surged attention, support, and resources to that reformer so he/she could deliver economic and social benefits to voters. When voters experienced how their lives were better under a democratic system, the hope was they would continue to vote for reformers as the difficult process of political and economic reform took place. | I served as the strategic communications advisor for thi…
(2026-07-18). Canada prepares to evacuate Ontario community as wildfire smoke chokes US. tribune.com.pk 
The Canadian military was preparing on Saturday to evacuate a remote community of 600 people threatened by forest wildfires that have spread, choking smoke across a broad swath of the United States. | Federal Emergencies Minister Eleanor Olszewski said late on Friday that the armed forces would use aircraft to evacuate the inhabitants of Fort Hope in sparsely populated northwestern Ontario, where some of the most intense fires are burning. | The region has few roads and relies heavily on air travel. Thousands of people have already been evacu…
(2026-07-18). Faisal Kapadia takes fans on a trip down memory lane with Strings photos. tribune.com.pk 
Faisal Kapadia shared throwback photos from the early 1990s, reminiscing about Strings' second album and recalling special memories with his original bandmates. | The singer posted a series of images on Instagram from the era of the band's 1992 album Strings 2, reflecting on the time he spent with fellow members Bilal Maqsood, Rafiq Wazir Ali and Kareem Bashir Bhoy. | The first photo shows the four members playfully posing in matching white outfits with ties, while the second features the iconic Strings 2 album cover with the band striking serious, stylised poses. | View this post on Instagram | In the caption…
(2026-07-18). Trump Media 'pitched $100k monthly fee' for fastest feed of US president's posts. geo.tv 
Workers straighten the Truth Social booth at the Great American State Fair celebrating the 250th anniversary of US independence in Washington, DC, US, July 2, 2026. — ReutersDonald Trump's social media company has discussed charging Wall Street traders and investment…
(2026-07-18). Labor Activists Mark 92nd Anniversary Of 1934 MPLS Truck Strike At Memorial Event. indybay.org Labor Activists Mark 92nd Anniversary Of 1934 MPLS Truck Strike At Memorial Event and Procession On Sunday, July 19 At 2 P.M. CST…
(2026-07-18). Pakistan name squads for Sri Lanka series. tribune.com.pk 
The Women's National Selection Committee has named 15-member squads for the ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to take place in Hambantota, Sri Lanka from 23 July to 4 August. | Fatima Sana continues to lead the side in the ODI format, while Muneeba Ali Siddiqui has been named captain for the T20I series in Fatima's absence. | 24-year-old Fatima will feature in The Hundred in England following the conclusion of the ODI series. She made history by becoming the first Pakistan women's cricketer to take part in the league. Fatima claimed 11 wickets in five matches at the recently concluded ICC Women'
(2026-07-18). US data centre protests go national as backlash grows. tribune.com.pk 
Opponents of the rapid buildout of data centers plan to hold protests on Saturday in at least 125 locations across the United States, the first coordinated national effort to channel anger at the AI infrastructure expansion that has ramped up over the past year and roiled local politics. | The protests are coordinated by a grassroots group called HumansFirst, co-founded by a former leader of the modern-day Tea Party who has compared growing opposition to data centers to the right-wing populist movement that emerged in 2009 to protest what it saw as excessive taxation and government &…
(2026-07-18). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-18). India's salt workers: The human cost of the world's most popular seasoning. aljazeera.com 101 East investigates the supply chain behind India's booming salt industry.
(2026-07-18). Watch FIFA World Cup: Messi, Rodri comment ahead of Argentina-Spain final. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-07-18). Trump officials join Chester's Scanlon at Philly shipyard to christen new training vessel and tout U.S. shipbuilding revival. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Trump administration officials joined U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Chester, at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard on Friday to christen the T.S. Lone Star State. | The naval vessel is the newest ship to be built in the revitalized shipyard, part of an effort to restore the nation's once dominant shipbuilding industry. | "The old adage goes, 'He who controls the seas, controls the world,' and for a long time, America controlled the seas," U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy…
(2026-07-18). She Wants Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat. portside.org She Wants Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat |
(2026-07-18). Saturday 7/18: Bohemian Grove Action: Greet the Power Elite. indybay.org Monte Rio. Meet by the Bridge & head to Bohemian Ave. leading to Bohemian Grove.
(2026-07-18). Supreme Leader says US breaches show signature is. al-monitor.com July 18 (Reuters) – Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written statement on Saturday that repeated U.S. breaches of a memorandum of understanding signed by the presidents of Iran and the United States had shown that President Donald Trump's signature was "utterly worthless and devoid of credibility."Washington and Tehran have exchanged strikes after a ceasefire agreement fell apart last week, raising fears of a return to all-out war.
(2026-07-18). World Cup final: Spain vs Argentina — Which team has best chance to win? aljazeera.com What to know about both teams: Form, strengths, weaknesses, key players and what the coaches and players had to say.
(2026-07-18). China's MAZU 2.0 AI weather agent delivered to Djibouti. ecns.cn China's MAZU 2.0 intelligent weather early warning solution was officially delivered to Djibouti at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference's Meteorological Forum held in Shanghai on Friday.
(2026-07-18). Wednesday 8/19: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-07-18). FIFA World Cup: Spain vs Argentina — What to know ahead of the final. aljazeera.com Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi meet in a clash of generations in Sunday's blockbuster Spain vs Argentina World Cup final.
(2026-07-18). Thursday 7/16: The AFL-CIO "Solidarity Center" & Why Is Trump Funding It? indybay.org
(2026-07-18). The fight against the far right in Australia: Lessons from One Nation's history. wsws.org The far-right and anti-immigrant One Nation is a toxic byproduct of the reactionary program implemented by Labor and the corporatised trade union bureaucracy.
(2026-07-18). South Korea's Far Right Is on the Rise — With the MAGA Movement's Backing. truthout.org South Korea is often regarded as an example of a young and vibrant democracy. Merely two years ago, mass protests thwarted a self-coup attempted by the sitting far right President Yoon Suk-yeol. But due to an array of social factors, the support of wealthy donors like retail tycoon Chung Yong-jin (the chairman of the conglomerate that owns Starbucks Korea), and growing links to the U.S. right… |
(2026-07-18). Zoha Waseem gets candid about fame, pressure after hit song 'Majboor'. tribune.com.pk 
Singer Zoha Waseem claimed in an interview that the realities for male and female celebrities were very different and that people often failed to differentiate between genders and extend equal respect. She shared, however, that she doesn't let online backlash affect her mental health. | The singer of the viral hit Majboor, Zoha reflected on the success of the breakout track which catapulted her to fame. She also discussed the loss of privacy that came with public recognition. | "You can't imagine how popularity feels until you experience it," she said. The singer added that although she didn't consider herself…
(2026-07-18). Yiwu Airport launches port visa service for eligible foreign visitors. ecns.cn Yiwu Airport in east China's Zhejiang Province launched a port visa service Thursday, allowing eligible foreign visitors with urgent entry needs to apply for and receive visas after landing.
(2026-07-18). Pakistan offers strong Investment opportunities in pharmaceutical sector: health minister. tribune.com.pk 
Health Minister Mustafa Kamal said on Saturday that Pakistan offered significant investment opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector and invited Chinese companies to deepen collaboration with local firms through business-to-business (B2B) investment partnerships. | The remarks came a day after Pakistani and Chinese pharmaceutical companies signed nine agreements worth more than $440 million, as the government reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the security of Chinese nationals working in the country. | Addressing the Pakistan-China B2B Conference on the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and Biotechnology Sector…
(2026-07-18). UC Healthcare Workers Demand Freedom For Dr Abu Safiya & All Palestine Healthcare Workers. indybay.org UC healthcare workers spoke out at the UC Regents meeting to demand that they support the freedom of Palestinian Dr. Abu Safiya and the more than 400 Palestinian healthcare workers who have been jailed, tortured and face death.
(2026-07-18). Argentina's New York fans share hopes before 2026 World Cup final. aljazeera.com Argentinians in Queens hold on to football tradition, as new communities grow support the national team in NYC.
(2026-07-18). Activists Throw Wet Blanket on FERC's "Blanket Certificate Policy" Changes. indybay.org As they have for the past decade, the environmental activist group Beyond Extreme Energy (BXE), along with other frontline groups, has protested, demonstrated, and attended the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) monthly public meetings to bring before the commission their concerns regarding an end to fossil fuel expansion.
(2026-07-18). China Railway to pilot 60-day advance ticket requests on Beijing—Shanghai routes. ecns.cn China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. will launch a ticket-request pilot Monday, July 20, covering more than 200 trains on the Beijing—Shanghai high-speed and conventional rail lines.
(2026-07-18). Tuesday 7/28: Resilient Comedy. indybay.org Eclectic Box | 446 Valencia St (between 15th and 16th Streets) | SF, CA 94103…
(2026-07-18). Yaasuf Somali Clan of The Abaskuul Jidwaaq. Clan in Dhagaxle District of the Faafan Region. indybay.org The Yaasuf are a proud sub-clan of the Abaskuul Jidwaaq. They live in the fertile Dhagaxle district of the Fafan Zone in the Somali Region of Ethiopia.
(2026-07-18). Europe should look to Africa for heatwave solutions. aljazeera.com African communities have spent decades developing practical, tested ways to live with extreme heat.
(2026-07-18). Xi offers four observations on AI development, governance. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday presented four observations on artificial intelligence (AI) development and governance while addressing the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance.
(2026-07-18). Search for mountaineer continues after GLOF affects seven in K-P's Swat: Rescue 1122. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-18). Messi reflects on pressure and competition ahead of World Cup final. aljazeera.com Ahead of the World Cup final, Lionel Messi says growing up playing football taught him to enjoy the game.
(2026-07-18). Gold prices rebound in Pakistan as global rates recover. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices rose in global and local markets after a one-day pause. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce increased by $24 to reach $4,018. | According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the local market, the price of gold per tola also increased by Rs2,400 to reach Rs424,236. The price of gold per 10 grams rose by Rs2,057 to reach Rs363,713. | Meanwhile, the price of silver per tola increased by Rs41 to reach Rs6,070. The price of silver per 10 grams also rose by Rs36 to reach Rs5,204. | On Friday, gold prices in Pakistan eased, trackin…
(2026-07-18). Mainland criticizes Lai for smearing Anti-Secession Law. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesman on Thursday criticized Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te over remarks on the Anti-Secession Law and the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, accusing him of attempting to intimidate the people of Taiwan and create a "chilling effect" on the island.
(2026-07-18). San Francisco Presidio: Restoring our Western Headquarters of the Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org he 9th and 10th Cavalry were formed during the Army's post‚ÄëCivil War reorganization, a moment when the nation sought to rebuild, redefine citizenship, and expand westward…
(2026-07-18). Ukraine hits Su-24 at Saky base, Russia unleashes 19 devastating strikes on ports, depots & drones. hindustantimes.com Russia has claimed a series of large-scale coordinated strikes across Ukraine, targeting ports, military infrastructure, logistics hubs, and defense facilities. Moscow also says its forces intercepted thousands of Ukrainian drones and inflicted heavy battlefield losses across multiple fronts. Ukraine, meanwhile, says it has expanded long-range drone operations deep inside Russian territory. None of Russia's battlefield casualty or damage claims have been independently verified. Watch this report for the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, key military developments, official statements from both sides, and h…
(2026-07-18). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-18). Oppose nationalist chauvinism following England-Argentina FIFA World Cup game! wsws.org The FIFA World Cup finals have been severely tainted by their exploitation by the political establishments and mass media of Argentina and Britain to whip up a frenzy of nationalist chauvinism that workers everywhere must oppose.
(2026-07-18). Israel split widens ahead of US midterms. al-monitor.com More than 100 US House Democrats voted this week to cut military aid to Israel, exposing a widening party divide that could reshape both November's midterm elections and the future of one of Washington's most durable foreign policy alliances. | "When more than 100 House Democrats are willing to vote to cut military aid, that's no longer a protest vote," veteran political strategist Mike Fahey told AFP.
(2026-07-18). Tuchel: England carry 'scars' of World Cup heartbreak into France playoff. aljazeera.com England coach Thomas Tuchel says his side carry the pain of defeat into third-place playoff against France.
(2026-07-18). Sunday 7/26: Crafts As Resistance: Free Craft Night In Dolores Park. indybay.org Mission Dolores Park, San Francisco (Near Helen Diller Park)…
(2026-07-18). "We're not animals" : Hundreds turn out for viewing for Lorenzo Salgado, as ICE rampage continues nationwide. wsws.org The line of mourners wrapped around the building, cars continued to pull into the parking lot throughout the evening, and people brought flowers and condolence cards and spoke together in Spanish and English as they waited.
(2026-07-18). Inside Xishuangbanna: Why are global mayors talking about wild Asian elephants here. ecns.cn Recently, international guests attending the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue visited Wild Elephant Valley in Xishuangbanna, southwest China's Yunnan Province, praising the region's efforts to protect wild Asian elephants and promote harmony between humans and nature.
(2026-07-18). Petroleum minister says daily fuel pricing will ensure transparency, reduce political intervention. tribune.com.pk 
Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Saturday defended the government's decision to introduce daily petroleum price adjustments, saying the new mechanism would help curb market abuse, eliminate opportunities for windfall gains and ensure greater transparency by reducing the scope for political intervention. | The remarks came a day after the federal government announced that petroleum prices would now be reviewed and notified daily, replacing the weekly pricing mechanism, amid heightened volatility in global oil markets driven by renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. | Malik made the rema…
(2026-07-18). Prosecutors file attempted aggravated murder charges in stabbing of Muslim man in Utah. tribune.com.pk 
Prosecutors in a Utah county announced the filing of two attempted aggravated murder charges on Friday against a man who police said had stabbed a Muslim man multiple times earlier this week because of the victim's religion. | Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said the defendant, Peter Michael Larsen, was charged with two counts of first-degree felony attempted aggravated murder over Monday's knife attack at the Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City. | Read: The West's increasing campaign against Islam | "In the filed information document, notices are given for a potential hate crime, the defendant as…
(2026-07-18). Berlin: multiple protests against Rheinmetall armaments factory. wsws.org The streets of Berlin have become the centre of a growing confrontation with the German state over the presence in the heart of the city of the Rheinmetall armaments factory.
(2026-07-18). Tuesday 7/21: The Children Caught in the Trump ICE Crackdown. indybay.org Virtual | RSVP: events.propublica.org/trump-deportation-……
(2026-07-18). 'South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award' a political farce masqueraded as a legal process: spokesperson. ecns.cn The "South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award" is a political farce masqueraded as a legal process from beginning to end, and the so-called award carries no legal force in any sense, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense said on Friday.
(2026-07-18). Kolkata sings for Messi as World Cup fever takes hold. aljazeera.com South Asia's greatest football city has united behind its footballing saint.
(2026-07-18). Aussie Renewable Energy Retailer Collapse Blamed on President Trump. wattsupwiththat.com I doubt President Trump even heard of this company but his magic apparently somehow caused its collapse.
(2026-07-18). DHS Chief Threatens to Imprison Election Officials Who Don't Comply With Trump. truthout.org US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday threatened state election officials with prison time if they do not comply with the Trump administration's "mandatory" changes to how they run their elections. During a press conference, Mullin said that the Trump administration was making so-called "security enhancements" to US elections "mandatory," adding that any uncooperative… |
(2026-07-18). France cruise past Japan 42-15. tribune.com.pk 
France beat Japan 42-15 on Saturday to wrap up their Nations Championship southern hemisphere series with a comfortable win in humid Tokyo. | France scored six tries against a Japan side that never gave in but were ultimately outclassed by the Six Nations champions. | The result meant France finished their three games with wins over Australia and Japan and a loss to New Zealand, while Japan beat Italy and lost to both Ireland and France. | "We know the World Cup is a year away and we had that in our minds," said France captain Maxime Lucu. | "We've played three big matches against southern hemisphere teams and…
(2026-07-18). Indian police forcibly hospitalise activist after 20-day hunger strike. aljazeera.com Police said protesters tried to stop them from seizing Sonam Wangchuk, causing a 'slight commotion'.
(2026-07-18). Trump's speech on the elections: A ruling class in crisis lurches toward dictatorship. wsws.org The speech, manic and at times barely coherent, was the expression of an administration and a ruling class in the grip of a staggering crisis.
(2026-07-18). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-18). Thursday 7/16: Haiti & The Crisis In The Caribbean. indybay.org 518 Valencia | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-07-18). Why Türkiye trade still trails its promise? unitedworldint.com By Dure Akram, from Lahore / Pakistan When Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yƒ±lmaz addressed business leaders in Istanbul this month, he offered perhaps the most accurate diagnosis of Türkiye economic relations heard from either government in years. The friendship between Pakistan and Türkiye, he said, had always rested upon "strong emotional bonds." The task now …
(2026-07-18). Hyundai autoworkers in South Korea take strike action. wsws.org The Korean Metal Workers' Union is isolating the Hyundai strike from other sections of the working class and limiting its impact while orchestrating a sell-out deal behind the scenes.
(2026-07-18). Trump Admin Guts Endangered Species Act to Prioritize Corporate Interests. truthout.org "Yet again, the Trump administration has sold out our endangered wildlife to the highest bidder," said one biodiversity advocate after the US Department of Interior, in a Friday news dump, issued two new policy changes that would weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and make it easier for corporate polluters to prioritize their own bottom lines over habitat protection. The US Fish and… |
(2026-07-18). Shanghai Xingshu launches first constellation of its space-based computing project. tribune.com.pk 
Shanghai Xingshu Tiansuan Space Technology Co. on Saturday said it had launched the first constellation of a space-computing project that in total aims to deploy 1,000 satellites in space. | ingshu Tiansuan said the launch marked a step closer to the commercial operation of China's first space-based computing network. | The announcement coincided with Chinese President Xi Jinping's attendance at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, where he presented Beijing as a champion of a new global AI order. | Read More: China's Xi…
(2026-07-18). Saturday 7/18: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-07-18). Tyrin Johnson Is Dead. Memphis Is Occupied. This Is Militarized "Public Safety." truthout.org I met Tyrin "Ty" Johnson neither through a police report, nor through a press conference, nor through the carefully crafted statements of elected officials or the endless speculation that too often follows the death of a young Black man, but rather through the people who loved him most: his mother, his grandparents, his great-grandmother, his aunts, and the grief that filled the room where they… |
(2026-07-18). Saige England: A tale of power being taken from the people and handed to predator companies. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Saige England Last night I attended a packed meeting in Lyttleton against the takeover attempt by DP World of the Lyttleton Port. This is a local, regional, national, and international issue. The meeting was organised by New Zealanders for A Democratic Economy. It was chaired by John Minto, a long time campaigner for…
(2026-07-18). Factbox-What is Pakistan strength and capability? al-monitor.com ISLAMABAD, July 17 (Reuters) – Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy cooperation and investment, according to five sources with knowledge of the talks.Several other Gulf nations have also reached out to Pakistan with requests after Islamabad signed a mutual defence agreement with Saudi Arabia last year.Here is a look at the defence forces and arsenals of nuclear-armed Pakistan, according to data from the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies.PERSONNEL…
(2026-07-18). Luyanghu Wetland Park: a popular retreat for tourists to escape summer heat. ecns.cn Tourists enjoy themselves at the Luyanghu Wetland Park in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, July 16, 2027.
(2026-07-18). Exhibition on Chinese characters opens at National Museum of China. ecns.cn An exhibition titled "Amazing Chinese Characters" opened at the National Museum of China in Beijing on Thursday, featuring more than 270 ancient script artifacts.
(2026-07-18). New York Mandated "Climate Education." Conservatives Should Be Cheering… Seriously. wattsupwiththat.com Conservatives win the long game by celebrating proven ideas. In education, as in the rest of American life, the ideas that deliver for kids are the ones that deserve to win. Right now, the data suggest that the most exciting wins for the students who need them most are coming from laboratories run by conservative governors and legislatures, backed by a federal administration whose instinct is to empower states.
(2026-07-18). Indian Workers Are Resisting Efforts to Train Their AI Robot Replacements. truthout.org HR staff claimed the tiny cameras affixed to each tailor's head would mean prospective clients saw the quality of their products and placed more orders, resulting in pay rises for everyone at the garment factory on the outskirts of India's capital. But the workers suspected the real reason was AI. So Ankush Yadav, a young tailor, and his friends pried open the cameras… |
(2026-07-18). Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts. al-monitor.com By Catherine Cartier and Jonathan SaulJuly 17 (Reuters) – A vessel under sanctions for moving Russian fuel is likely leaking oil in a protected marine area off the coast of Oman, according to analysis of satellite imagery and experts.The Caroline Bezengi vessel took Russian oil on board in Novorossiysk before leaving for its most recent voyage, according to ship tracking data. It last transmitted a signal on public AIS tracking on June 11 off the coast of Yemen.
(2026-07-18). Caitlin Johnstone: They're launching a new COINTELPRO for the 21st century. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone The Trump administration has announced a renewed crusade against "far-left terrorism," which sounds okay if you don't know that the word "terrorism" only ever means "behavior which goes against the agendas of the Western empire." The United States has for example placed sanctions on UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese for calling…
(2026-07-18). Death toll from Uganda school bus crash rises to 24. aljazeera.com Three more pupils died after Uganda's school bus crash, raising the death toll to 23 students and one adult.
(2026-07-18). China Southern launches Urumqi—Seoul service via Yantai. ecns.cn China Southern Airlines launched a new round-trip service Thursday linking Urumqi, in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with Seoul via Yantai, in east China's Shandong Province. The one-stop route adds a new travel option between Xinjiang and South Korea.
(2026-07-18). Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj in UK for three-day religious visit. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj has arrived in the United Kingdom on a three-day visit at the invitation of Nihkami Seva Trust UK. His visit is focused on participating in Sikh religious programmes and interacting with the Sikh community in the country.On his arrival at London's airport, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj was warmly welcomed by members of the local Sikh community and youth organisations. He was honoured with a traditional siropa and presented with flower bouquets as devotees greeted him with Sikh religious slogans.During his visit, Giani Gargaj will attend a Gurmat Sa…
(2026-07-18). India achieves milestone with launch of first private-sector orbital rocket. aljazeera.com PM Narendra Modi says successful launch will 'encourage countless youngsters to dream bigger and innovate fearlessly'.
(2026-07-18). Indian activist 'forcibly' moved to hospital after 20-day hunger strike. geo.tv 
Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party , holds the hand of Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian education reformer at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July 18, 2026. — ReutersWangchuk, 59 demands resignation of education minister.Protestors tries to create obstruction while…
(2026-07-18). Have Nurses Nothing Better to Do Than Discuss Climate Change? wattsupwiththat.com If you wanted a snapshot of why so many nurses feel increasingly disconnected from their professional bodies, you could do worse than read the minutes of a recent meeting of senior nursing figures. I am referring to the Fellows meeting of the Royal College of Nursing held on June 18th in London. I have the privilege of being a Fellow, but I was not, thankfully, present at the meeting.
(2026-07-18). World Cup: France vs England prediction, final schedule, latest news. aljazeera.com France and England battle for third place before Argentina and Spain meet in the World Cup final.
(2026-07-18). China to launch third national survey of people with disabilities in 2027. ecns.cn China will launch its third national sample survey of people with disabilities in September 2027 to obtain more accurate data for policymaking and public services, officials announced on Thursday.
(2026-07-18). What the House Hearing Should Have Told You: MKULTRA's Legacy of Modern-Day Torture. covertactionmagazine.com CIA mind-control programs were intimately tied to use in coercive interrogation. Both Gitmo and CIA black-site torture were impossible without MK-ULTRA, but that history is being buried. The [Central Intelligence] Agency office with the greatest current SERE [Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape] familiarity was the Office of Technical Services (OTS), in which were located a …
(2026-07-18). Who is Andy Burnham ? Newly elected Labour Party leader and UK's Prime Minister-designate. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Andy Burnham has been officially confirmed as the new leader of the UK's ruling Labour Party and is set to become the country's next Prime Minister when he takes office at 10 Downing St | Who is Andy Burnham ? Newly elected Labour Party leader and UK's Prime Minister-designate…
(2026-07-18). Venice protests greet U.S. Ambassador arrival on superyacht. al-monitor.com By Manuel SilvestriVENICE, July 17 (Reuters) – A few hundred people in Venice protested on Friday against U.S. Ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta as he arrived in the lagoon city aboard his superyacht, drawing criticism of President Donald Trump's policies.Activists also objected to the heightened security measures put in place by local authorities as Venice prepares for one of its most important festivals.
(2026-07-18). Washington crossing the Delaware has new meaning at the Michener Museum in Doylestown. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? On Christmas Eve 250 years ago, General George Washington conducted the Continental Army's most memorable sneak attack by crossing the Delaware River during a vicious nor'easter. | Ever since, artists have depicted the historic crossing. That decisive moment of the Revolutionary War is ripe for artistic interpretation. | "We didn't want to offer a historical perspective on that event," said Laura Turner Igoe, curator at the Michener Museum of Art in Doylestown. "As an art mu…
(2026-07-18). Anhui Leads China in auto exports in first half of 2026. ecns.cn East China's Anhui Province ranked first in the country in both the volume and value of vehicle exports in the first half of 2026, shipping 1.006 million vehicles worth 104.36 billion yuan ($14.6 billion), local customs authorities said Friday.
(2026-07-18). Infantino's World Cup gamble pays off. tribune.com.pk 
The World Cup has "exceeded expectations" with an 80% increase in betting volume compared to the 2022 edition, even taking into account the higher number of matches for a 48-team tournament, a betting expert told AFP. | Although many football fans were sceptical about the increase in the number of teams from 32 to 48, it appears punters have welcomed it. | "We've seen an 80% increase in the ticket volume," Darren Small, senior vice president of Managed Trading Services at Sportradar, told AFP. | "So we're seeing more bets and more active customers. | "We've seen record numbers and we've surpassed our expectati…
(2026-07-18). Backing for UBI Is Growing. Let's Push for the Most Progressive Version of It. truthout.org The idea of a universal basic income has been around for decades, but it is now growing in popularity as artificial intelligence threatens to make our economic future under neoliberal capitalism even more precarious. Yet, no one would argue that a universal basic income is a panacea to capitalism's evils. Moreover, there are different proposals for implementing a universal basic income… |
(2026-07-18). Suzhou adjusts delivery times to encourage safer riding. ecns.cn Suzhou in east China's Jiangsu Province has become the first city in China to count red-light waiting time as part of food delivery riders' delivery schedules, easing pressure to rush through traffic.
(2026-07-18). Saturday 8/8: Navigating Divorce and Family Law: Support and Solutions (Free Virtual Workshop). indybay.org Family law and divorce can be particularly hard to navigate. There can come up a lot of questions about your children, your safety, your immigration status, and how to navigate the divorce process when you don't have access to funds. For people on dependent visas, and for survivors of abuse, the cost of asking the wrong person can feel higher than the cost of staying silent. | The India Community Center, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley (APABA SV), and the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California (SABA-NC) are co-hosting a free virtual workshop with two California attorn…
(2026-07-18). Support the Safer Beauty Bill Package – 15 July 2026. indybay.org "The Safer Beauty Bill Package builds on the progress made through the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 by closing critical gaps in federal cosmetic safety law. Together, the bills would ban 18 of the most hazardous chemicals used in cosmetics, strengthen protections for communities disproportionately exposed to harmful chemicals, improve ingredient transparency, and increase supply chain transparency so companies can make safer products. Congress needs to hear from the communities you represent, and your voice can help make that happen."
(2026-07-18). Guangdong's foreign trade exceeds 5 trln yuan for first time in H1. ecns.cn South China's Guangdong Province saw its total goods trade exceed 5 trillion yuan ($736 billion) for the first time in the first half of 2026.
(2026-07-18). AI application store draws crowds in Shanghai. ecns.cn An AI application store at Shanghai's Zhangjiang has become a popular destination during the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, attracting residents, tourists and foreign visitors.
(2026-07-18). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-18). Thursday 7/16: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-07-18). Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds US, potential risk for World Cup final. aljazeera.com Plumes of smoke from wildfires in Canada are pouring into major US cities.
(2026-07-18). 'They brought me here to kill me' NZ media slammed over ignoring plea. asiapacificreport.nz 
Pacific Media Watch "This is the last time you'll see me… they brought me here to kill me." These chilling words by detained and tortured Palestinian paediatrician Dr Hussam Abu Safiya were cited by an Amnesty International advocate today at an Auckland rally denouncing the failure of New Zealand media to highlight his plight. Dr…
(2026-07-18). China unveils international AI ethics governance action plan at Shanghai conference. ecns.cn An international AI ethics governance action plan was unveiled at the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on Friday.
(2026-07-18). 'The house is everything': Germantown's Colored Girls Museum invites vanessa german to install spiritual 'magic'. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pittsburgh-based artist vanessa german turned the living and dining rooms at The Colored Girls Museum into a talismanic temple. | Housed in a three-story, 140-year-old twin home, the museum located in historic Germantown is dedicated to celebrating Black art. Proprietor Vashti Dubois, who has
(2026-07-18). China firmly opposes ‚ÄåUK nationalization of British Steel: Ministry of Commerce. ecns.cn China firmly opposes and strongly disapproves of Britain's decision to nationalize British Steel and urged fair treatment of Chinese firms in the UK, according to China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday.
(2026-07-18). If Xishuangbanna could fit in a suitcase, what would global mayors take home. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑Xishuangbanna was recently held in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. During the event, international guests visited nature reserves and local villages to experience the region's unique blend of ecological conservation, urban development, and ethnic culture.
(2026-07-18). Florida Farmworkers Exposed to Scorching Heat and Pesticides. truthout.org It's shaping up to be another hot Florida summer. Among the most vulnerable are those with the least resources for dealing with the heat: underserved communities and communities of color, who often are excluded from environmental and climate protections. That includes the state's more than 150,000 farmworkers, who are responsible for raising the food that nourishes us. Jeannie Economos is a… |
(2026-07-18). Politicians Should Stop Hiding Behind the "Two-State Solution" Fantasy. indybay.org Far-fetched, evasive, delusional…
(2026-07-18). Iran threatens as two US troops killed. al-monitor.com Iran's supreme leader vowed to teach the United States "unforgettable lessons" on Saturday, as Washington reported its first military deaths since renewing its hostilities with the Islamic republic. | Deputy Iranian foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi told state TV on Saturday that Washington was "not getting anywhere with these aggressive actions".
(2026-07-18). Wages plummet in New Zealand. wsws.org Wages fell 6.4 percent between 2021 and 2026, the biggest decline among OECD countries, while the banks made tens of billions of dollars and the fortunes of the super-rich hit record levels.
(2026-07-18). As wildfire smoke engulfs factories and workplaces, workers demand lives before profit. wsws.org As hazardous wildfire smoke filled the air and workers collapsed from the heat and contaminated air, production continued full tilt at factories and worksites across the affected regions with the full support of the all the various trade union bureaucracies.
(2026-07-18). Chevron, ConocoPhillips advance Hormuz alternatives. al-monitor.com Oil agreements have been announced or are expected to be signed on Friday, toward the end of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi's visit to the United States.
(2026-07-18). Presidio San Francisco: Reclaiming our Buffalo Soldiers Headquarters in the Pacific. indybay.org Veterans of the 9th and 10th Cavalry, along with soldiers from the 24th and 25th Infantry, served at or passed through the Presidio during key moments in American military history. Their presence was especially prominent during the Spanish—American War and the Philippine—American War, when the Presidio became the principal staging ground for troops deploying to the Pacific.
(2026-07-18). Why Kurdish front is becoming a growing wartime concern. al-monitor.com A Friday Iranian strike on a Kurdish dissident base underscores Tehran's concern that its oldest internal security challenge has now become a wartime vulnerability.
(2026-07-18). Rodri tells Spain to chase World Cup dream without fear. tribune.com.pk 
Spain captain Rodri has urged his teammates to carry more hunger than fear into Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina, where Lionel Messi and a side he called "the team to beat" stand between them and football's biggest prize. | Spain arrive at the final after winning the Nations League and European Championship in recent years, a glittering rise that Rodri said had been built step by step rather than conjured overnight. | "We've been through a gradual process of growth, where we've seen a team mature over the last few years," Rodri told a press conference on Friday. | "This tea…
(2026-07-18). Saturday 7/18: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations. indybay.org International Cafe at 508 Haight Street, San Francisco…
(2026-07-18). Mexican president points to political nature of U.S.-convened meeting. radiohc.cu Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed that the summit convened by the United States on alleged "far-left terrorism" was political, not a security-related one, which is why Mexico chose not to participate. | "In this case, given that from our perspective, it was more of a political issue than one truly related to combating criminal groups or other security matters, we felt it was best not to attend," the president asserted. | In response to a question about the meeting held in Washington, the Mexican president mentioned Mexico's presence as an observer or participant in other summits to which it has been in…
(2026-07-18). Top German conservative quits after surrogacy sparks backlash within party. aljazeera.com Jens Spahn steps down after party criticism over surrogacy, highlighting tensions in Germany's conservative coalition.
(2026-07-18). Germany upgrades security stance to threat interior minister tells paper. al-monitor.com FRANKFURT, July 18 (Reuters) – Germany is upgrading its security stance to a "high threat level" from a previous"abstract threat level" based on increasing reports and intelligence, the country's Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said in a German newspaper interview published on Saturday.• "This means that the risk of attacks must be reckoned with at all times in Germany," he was quoted as telling Welt am Sonntag.• "Plans for attacks against our country are clearly discernible," he added.• He cited risks to German infrastructure, individuals and instit…
(2026-07-18). Pakistan extends airspace closure for Indian aircraft till August 24. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan extended the closure of its airspace to Indian aircraft until August 24, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said on Saturday. | The PAA issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) extending the ban on Indian aircraft, under which they would not be permitted to use Pakistani airspace. | The authority noted that the ban applied to Indian-registered, operated, owned, and leased aircraft, with the restriction on the use of Pakistani airspace by Indian military and civilian aircraft remaining in force. | Earlier, the PAA extended the restriction on Indian aircraft using its airspace until June 24, and before that…
(2026-07-18). Climate Change made Historic Wildfire Smoke Event 5X Times more Likely. juancole.com By Jeff Masters, As climate change bakes forests across North America, dense smoke from dozens of out-of-control wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and adjacent portions of Ontario is blanketing tens of millions of people with hazardous pollution. | The fires are bringing the worst air quality on record to much of the Great Lakes, mid-Atlantic, and Northeast United States. Pollution from small particles called PM2.5 — the fine particles l…
(2026-07-18). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's approach to confidentiality. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). ICRC Hosts High-Level Dialogue with Diplomatic Community on Cyber Warfare and IHL. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). Palestine football fans honour Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-18). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). Immersive Technology: See What We See. Understand What We Do. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). Nothing for Snitches: For a Revolutionary Anti-Repression. indybay.org
(2026-07-18). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-07-18). Exporters Still Are Not Eating the Trump Tariffs: They are Taxes on Us. cepr.net
(2026-07-18). IRGC's 2000 missiles ready: Did Khamenei know major US war was coming? Big revelation shocks all. hindustantimes.com
(2026-07-18). Israel's 'Crimson Thread' military barrier is strangling the West Bank. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-18). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). Explained: Why Britain has a new Prime Minister without a public vote. ptcnews.tv
(2026-07-18). ICRC working paper on six ICT-related threats faced by civilian populations. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). Mysterious hijacking after Mojtaba's orders: Houthis strike ship while Riyadh rushes to US for ammo. hindustantimes.com
(2026-07-18). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-18). Palestinian agency warns about Israeli plans for more than 1,000 new illegal settlement units in West Bank. tribune.com.pk 
The Palestinian Colonisation and Wall Resistance Commission warned Friday that Israel is advancing new illegal settlement plans in the occupied West Bank involving the construction of 1,024 settlement units on more than 1,069 dunams (1,264.2 acres) of Palestinian land. | The commission said Israeli authorities are accelerating settlement expansion through projects aimed at "entrenching de facto annexation and expanding settlements" across the occupied territory. | It said Israel's Higher Planning Council, operating under the Civil Administration, has discussed nine settlement plans since the beginning of July…
(2026-07-17). Govt shifts to daily POL pricing amid global headwinds. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government on Friday announced that petroleum product prices would now be reviewed and notified on a daily basis, replacing the weekly pricing mechanism, as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran continue to drive volatility in global oil markets and raise concerns over fuel supplies. | Under the new pricing mechanism, the government increased the ex-depot price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs31.05 per litre, from Rs323.30 to Rs354.35, while the price of petrol was raised by Rs5.44 per litre, from Rs310.71 to Rs316.15, with the revised rates taking effect from July 18, 2026. | Officia…
(2026-07-17). Tenants at The Knick Launch Stratus Tenant Union. mediasanctuary.org Tenants at The Knick, a Stratus-managed apartment building in Albany, publicly launched the Stratus Tenant Union -The Knick on Saturday, July 18th at 16 Sheridan Avenue. The launch marked the formation of a tenant-led union representing a 66% supermajority of residents who have united to demand safe, dignified, and accountable housing. Stratus tenants from more than five properties across three cities have been participating in organizing meetings and building relationships across the Stratus portfolio. Bebhinn Francis of United Tenants of Albany and several Knick Tenants talked with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Moh…
(2026-07-17). Malir river bridge to close for two days for expressway construction. tribune.com.pk 
Traffic on both carriageways of the Malir River Bridge on the National Highway will remain temporarily closed from 7am to 7pm on July 18 and 19 due to development and construction work related to the under-construction Malir Expressway project, according to a press release issued on Friday by Karachi Traffic Police. | The press release said the closure would be in effect within the jurisdiction of the Malir City Traffic Section to facilitate the safe, effective and timely completion of the development work. | According to the traffic police, motorists travelling from Quaidabad should take a U-turn on Shaheed Z…
(2026-07-17). Wet spell likely to start from today. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday warned that the monsoon activity is expected to intensify across large parts of the country from July 18, with widespread rain, windstorms and thunderstorms forecast through July 25, raising the risk of flash floods, urban flooding and landslides. | In a weather advisory issued by the National Weather Forecasting Centre, the Met Office said monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are "continuously penetrating upper and central parts of the country" and are likely to strengthen over the weekend. | It added that a western disturbance is expected to approach th…
(2026-07-17). Joint Sea-2026: Cina e Russia consolidano l'argine marittimo all'egemonia statunitense. strategic-culture.su Le esercitazioni navali Joint Sea-2026 mostrano la crescente capacità di Cina e Russia di coordinarsi nello spazio marittimo. Senza trasformarsi in un'alleanza formale, la loro cooperazione rafforza la deterrenza contro unilateralismo, accerchiamento militare e politica dei blocchi. | Segue nostro La conclusione delle esercitazioni navali sino-russe Joint Sea-2026, svoltesi dal 6 al 13 luglio nelle acque del Mar Giallo davanti alla città…