(2026-07-20). US launches strikes to Iran after troops killed. al-monitor.com The United States said airstrikes on Sunday aimed to "punish" Iran over the first US military deaths since renewed hostilities with the Islamic republic. | The attacks aimed to "swiftly punish Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces who launched attacks against American service members in Jordan last night", said US Central Command.
(2026-07-20). The 2026 Xinjiang Bing Chao Football Super League kicked start on July 18. ecns.cn While the World Cup 2026 culminated in New Jersey with a triumphant win for Spain, Xinjiang has welcomed a Super League of its own. The 2026 Xinjiang Bing Chao, the Corps People's Football Super League, opened on Saturday night at Wujiaqu Sports Park.
(2026-07-20). China finishes sixth at FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup. ecns.cn China finished sixth at the 2026 FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup after a 76-61 loss to New Zealand in the fifth-place playoff in Brno, Czech Republic, on Sunday, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-20). How Spain vs Argentina's World Cup final became about Palestine. newarab.com 
Spain defeated the defending champions 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal in the 106th minute to secure the country's second Spain won widespread support among Pa…
(2026-07-20). Meet Djed Spence, 1st Muslim Playing for England, at FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Djed Spence – the first and only Muslim footballer playing in the England National Football Team, is creating waves all across for his excellent performances, and also the proud display of his faith during the 2026 Football World Cup.
(2026-07-20). Spain, NOT France, to Play 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. ummid.com In yet another sensational semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Wednesday July 15, 2026, Spain defeated the favorite France to advance to the Final of the Mega Event.
(2026-07-20). With two Messi assisted goals, Argentina advances to 2026 FIFA WC Final. ummid.com Defending Champions, Argentina, Thursday July 16, 2026, defeated England with the help of two goals assisted by Lionel Messi to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.
(2026-07-20). US-Iran strikes: latest developments. al-monitor.com US and Iranian strikes extended into Sunday, with Washington saying it was punishing Tehran for the deaths of two US servicemen in Jordan and Gulf states announcing responses to Iranian attacks. | US strikes on Iran…
(2026-07-20). Iran's Dual-Strait Strategy Redefines Global Trade and Maritime Response. ummid.com By coordinating Houthi rebels in Yemen and al-Shabab militants in Somalia, Iran is tactically moving to dominate both sides of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, duplicating the strategic energy leverage it already holds over the vital Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-07-20). Iran hits out at Gulf neighbors as US presses on with strikes. al-monitor.com Washington and Tehran traded strikes on Monday as US deaths in the renewed fighting climbed to three and more ships came under attack in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. | The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said on Monday that a vessel was on fire in the strait, citing information from military authorities.
(2026-07-20). US strikes Iran for ninth day; Iran says two oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz exploded and immobilised. al-monitor.com By Nayera Abdallah, Eman Abouhassira and Enas AlashrayDUBAI/CAIRO, July 20 (Reuters) – U.S. forces hit Iran for a ninth consecutive day on Monday as concerns grew over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said two oil tankers had exploded and been immobilised.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Monday they had targeted U.S. aircraft at Jordan's Aqaba airport with ballistic missiles, as well as U.S. military assets and equipment at Kuwait's Al-Adiri camp and Ali Al Salem Air Base, and in Syria.
(2026-07-20). Trump says Republicans should add Iran to Russian bill. al-monitor.com July 19 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Republicans should add Iran to the Russian sanctions bill.(Reporting by Gnaneshwar Rajan in Bengaluru)…
(2026-07-20). Second week of US attacks on Iran, third US soldier dead. newarab.com 
Welcome, | Here are the key updates of the day: | The US military says it has completed its 9th night of attacks on Iran. A US service member has reportedly died in northern Iraq after a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian drone, according to CENTCOM
| Iran's retaliation also continues against Bahrain overnight, and promises to expand the war if US strikes do not stop
| Israeli attacks on Gaza and southern Lebanon persist despite any agreed 'ceasefire' |
(2026-07-20). Israel to receive more US refuelling planes as Iran attacks intensify, Israeli officials say. al-monitor.com By Steven ScheerJERUSALEM, July 19 (Reuters) – Israel is preparing to receive more U.S. refuelling aircraft, an Israeli military official said on Sunday, as attacks launched by the United States and Iran have escalated over the past week.The U.S. and Iran have intensified strikes since an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago crumbled, raising the possibility of a return to all-out war. Israel has not joined the latest U.S. attacks.
(2026-07-20). 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)…
(2026-07-20). 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.
(2026-07-20). US renews strikes on Iran after at least two military personnel killed by Iranian attack. al-monitor.com By Nayera Abdallah and Eman AbouhassiraDUBAI, July 19 (Reuters) – The U.S. said it had completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after earlier announcingthat at least two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan, while U.S. allies in the region reported more Iranian attacks on Sunday.
(2026-07-20). US says two military personnel killed by Iranian attack 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 escalate the conflict" 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.
(2026-07-20). In a Lebanon museum, without evoke destruction in south. al-monitor.com Tears streamed down south Lebanon resident Fatima Hajj Ali's face as she stared at a host of keys hanging like windchimes from the ceiling of a Beirut museum ⚪ each one symbolising a home, like her own, destroyed by Israel. | The exhibition "Hkeeli ya Jnoub", or "Tell me, O South", features pictures and videos preserving the memory of southern Lebanon at the capital's Beit Beirut museum.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-13). Iran will never allow US to interfere in Hormuz, warns central military commandIran's highest operational command unit says the Islamic Republic will never allow the United States to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz following repeated warnings to Washington.
(2026-07-20). Open Arms activists arrive in Havana aboard the Astral sailboat. radiohc.cu The Astral sailboat arrived in Havana on Sunday carrying members of the "Rumbo a Cuba" (Heading to Cuba) solidarity project, a joint effort of Open Arms and other European organizations. | The Open Arms vessel crossed the Atlantic to support Cuba amidst the intensification of the blockade and energy embargo imposed on the island by the United States government. | The "Rumbo a Cuba" project aims to guarantee the energy independence of the Juan Manuel Márquez Pediatric Hospital, where the crew and the delegation that supported them on the voyage will arrive this Monday to deliver the donation. | In the Mediterranea…
(2026-07-20). Cuban embassy in Mexico strengthens ties with friends and businesspeople. radiohc.cu A visit by a delegation from the Cuban Embassy to the Mexican state of Puebla brought consular services closer to Cuban citizens residing there and strengthened ties with friends and businesspeople. | Through a message on its social media account, the Cuban Embassy in Mexico mentioned the participation of the Deputy Chief of Mission, Ambassador Johana Tablada; the Consul in Mexico City, Mabel Arteaga; the Tourism Counselor, Aleinor Zerquera; and other officials. | As part of the day's events, a Mobile Consulate was held at the Salvador Allende Institute, "with the aim of bringing consular services closer to Cuban…
(2026-07-20). Verano en Cuba: El renacer del Círculo Social Obrero Félix Elmusa. cubadebate.cu Un equipo de Cubadebate llegó hasta el CSO Félix Elmusa y el Acuario Nacional, recientemente reabiertos, para constatar in situ lo que allí sucede y conversar con los protagonistas. Lo que encontramos fue un hervidero de actividad, donde aún se trabaja sin descanso para continuar restañando las heridas de estos centros insignia, que han sido emblemáticos en la recreación del pueblo.
(2026-07-20). Ormuz como síntoma estratégico. cubadebate.cu Los ataques de Estados Unidos contra la República Islámica y las respuestas de Teherán contra las bases militares del Pentágono, ubicadas en distintas monarquías de la península arábiga, ponen en evidencia uno de los problemas centrales del nuevo orden global, que comenzó a transformarse de manera precipitada con la guerra en Ucrania.
(2026-07-20). Congresista estadounidense Mark Pocan denuncia el impacto del bloqueo en Cuba. cubadebate.cu El representante estadounidense Mark Pocan afirmó que, durante una visita realizada la semana pasada a Cuba pudo comprobar directamente las graves dificultades que enfrenta la población. Según explicó, encontró "una nación sin electricidad ni necesidades básicas" como consecuencia del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos.
(2026-07-20). China's 2026 box office tops 20 bln yuan. ecns.cn China's 2026 box office, including presales, surpassed 20 billion yuan (about $2.94 billion) as of Sunday, data released by Chinese movie data platform Beacon Pro showed.
(2026-07-20). Maharashtra 10th, 12th Supplementary Exam Result 2026 – Check Here. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is declaring on its official website 'www.mahahsscboard.in' the results of the SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) Supplementary (Repeaters, ATKT or Improvement) Exams held in June 2026 today i.e. Tuesday July 14, 2026.
(2026-07-20). Kerala Plus Two SAY Result 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Kerala DHSE (Directorate of Higher Secondary Education) is declaring Class 12 (Plus Two) 2026 SAY (Save a Year or Improvement) June 2026 Exam results on its official as well as associate websites today i.e. Saturday July 18, 2026.
(2026-07-20). China achieves historic breakthrough at WDSF Asian DanceSport Festival. ecns.cn The 2026 WDSF Asian DanceSport Festival concluded in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, on Sunday, with Chinese dancers achieving a historic breakthrough.
(2026-07-20). Exploring stunning tidal tree landscape in Yellow Sea Wetlands. ecns.cn Photo released on July 20, 2026 shows a stunning landscape of tidal tree emerges in the Yellow Sea Wetlands in Dafeng District, Yancheng, Jiangsu Province.
(2026-07-20). In Pictures: 38 Mohammad Ali Jauhar University Buildings Facing Demolition. ummid.com The 38 buildings of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University – that the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh has decided to demolish, are architectural masterpieces, designed after a lot of deliberations and research, and taking inspiration from different world monuments.
(2026-07-20). China's integrated circuit exports surge 88.7% in H1. ecns.cn China's export value of integrated circuit products denominated in yuan rose 88.7 percent year on year in the first half of the year, driven by strong global demand for artificial intelligence, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Monday.
(2026-07-20). Why India is Failings Its Activists on Hunger Strikes? ummid.com The present regime has repeatedly shown itself willing to absorb prolonged public criticism, withstand moral condemnation and allow protests to dissipate without making substantive concessions.
(2026-07-20). What Targeting of Justice Tabassum Khan Says About Minority Rights in Today's India. ummid.com The threats against Judge Tabassum Khan reveal a nation at a crossroads. Will India allow mob power — emboldened by political silence — to overshadow constitutional power? Or will it defend the institutions that safeguard democracy?
(2026-07-20). Acting the goose: Pauline Hanson's tour of Old Blighty. onlineopinion.com.au The biggest threat to Pauline Hanson may not be Labor, but success.
(2026-07-20). The Winning Mindset for Gamers: What Actually Separates Good Players from Great Ones. ummid.com The esports industry is projected to reach 924.9 million users by 2030 and the competition is getting fiercer, but the players who build their mental game alongside their mechanical skills are the ones who keep climbing when everyone else plateaus.
(2026-07-20). More than half of world's humanoid robots produced by China. ecns.cn China produced more than 400 humanoid robot products in the first half of the year, accounting for over half of the global total, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Monday.
(2026-07-20). Oil hits one-month high as Mideast war keeps investors on edge. al-monitor.com Brent crude hit on Monday its highest price since June due to renewed fighting between the United States and Iran, while Asian equities were mixed as investors weighed the fallout of a prolonged Middle East war. | Brent rose above $91 a barrel, its highest price since June 11.
(2026-07-20). Air Cambodia signs agreement with COMAC for 20 C909 jets. ecns.cn Air Cambodia, the country's national flag carrier, signed an agreement Friday in Shanghai with the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) to purchase 20 C909 regional jets, COMAC said Sunday.
(2026-07-20). 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…
(2026-07-20). All Blacks shine at Eden Park while Fiji, Samoa and Tonga suffer on the road. asiapacificreport.nz 
RUGBY: By Iliesa Tora of RNZ Pacific All Blacks captain Ardie Savea jetted out to Samoa on Sunday morning, hours after leading his team to a 40-21 win over Ireland at Eden Park. The former Rongotai College First XV captain and head boy touched down at Faleolo International Airport less than 24 hours after ensuring…
(2026-07-20). Fiji joins global Israel allies network, security plan slammed as 'shameful'. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Fiji has become the 65th country to establish an "Israel Allies" parliamentary caucus, joining a global network of lawmakers aimed at strengthening political and diplomatic ties with Israel, reports FBC News. The announcement was made by Israel Allies Foundation president Josh Reinstein, who said the newly launched Fiji-Israel Allies Caucus marked another…
(2026-07-20). 27th Qinghai Investment and Trade Fair signs 108 projects worth 75.8 bln yuan. ecns.cn The 27th China ∑Qinghai Green Development Investment and Trade Fair concluded on Sunday in Xining, capital of northwest China's Qinghai Province, with 108 projects signed and total investment reaching 75.8 billion yuan (about $10.55 billion).
(2026-07-20). Trump says new Air Force One from Qatar will get upgrades. al-monitor.com By Trevor HunnicuttJOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, July 19 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the Qatari-donated jet that serves as an Air Force One plane will soon be sent away for upgrades, following questions about the plane's security features.Trump started flying aboard the jumbo jet on July 1 after accepting the plane as a gift last year, when an accelerated effort to renovate the Boeing 747 for presidential use began.
(2026-07-20). China's intelligent computing capacity reaches 2,185 EFLOPS. ecns.cn China's intelligent computing capacity reached 2,185 EFLOPS by the end of June this year, reflecting the country's rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure, official data showed Monday.
(2026-07-20). Chinese ALS patient Cai Lei honored with Special AI Contribution Award. ecns.cn Cai Lei, a former vice president of JD.com and a prominent Chinese advocate dedicated to treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), was honored with the Special AI Contribution Award at the 2026 China AI Gala on Saturday.
(2026-07-20). 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.
(2026-07-20). Cambodia reaffirms one-China principle after Taiwan cancels visa facilitation measures. ecns.cn Cambodia has reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China principle after Taiwan authorities announced the cancellation of so-called visa facilitation measures for Cambodian citizens on Friday, according to the WeChat account of the Embassy of China in Cambodia.
(2026-07-20). Moshi—Bhosari's Triple Engine Real Estate Growth. ummid.com Over the last decade, Moshi, Bhosari and the Moshi Pradhikaran in the eastern edge of Pune along the Pune—Nashik highway and the contiguous industrial belt of Bhosari, has begun to function as an emerging urban sub-hub, supported by a combination of institutional, civic and large-scale infrastructure projects.
(2026-07-20). India Needs to Reimagine How We Conduct Exams: Rahul Gandhi. ummid.com Highlighting the loopholes in India's Education System and taking Modi government to task on paper leaks, Rahul Gandhi, while addressing students gathered for Congress Party's Chhatron Ki Goonj or Echo of Students event in Dehradun, Uttarakhand Friday July 17, 2026, called for major changes in the way examinations are conducting in India.
(2026-07-20). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Round 1 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday July 15, 2026 the CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering / Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-20). MP: UCC Final Draft submitted amid protests, opposition. ummid.com The High-Level Committee constituted to examine the feasibility of implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Madhya Pradesh has submitted the final draft to the state government amid protests and opposition.
(2026-07-20). China extends train booking window to 60 days on Beijing-Shanghai lines. ecns.cn China's national railway operator on Monday began piloting an advance booking service on the busy Beijing-Shanghai high-speed and conventional rail lines, allowing passengers to reserve tickets up to 60 days before travel.
(2026-07-20). China launches Kimi K3, world's largest open-source AI model. ecns.cn Chinese company Moonshot AI launched its latest large language model "Kimi K3" on Friday, marking a new step in the development of open-source AI and highlighting efforts to promote more collaborative AI innovation.
(2026-07-20). Binface and Roberts steal limelight from Farage and Hanson. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-20). The top ten troubles with Taylor's tenets. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-20). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 1 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Friday July 17, 2026 CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment result of the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-20). Embodied intelligence industry chain showcased at World AI Conference. ecns.cn A humanoid robot demonstrates sorting and material-handling tasks at World AI Conference in Shanghai, July 18, 2026.
(2026-07-20). 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.
(2026-07-20). Mohan Bhagwat: Types of Hindus. ummid.com RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat needs to spell out the validity of his classification of Hindus with the caste system in mind.
(2026-07-20). Northeast China county builds 10-billion-yuan peanut industry. ecns.cn Yixian County in Jinzhou City, in northeast China's Liaoning Province, has developed a peanut industry with an annual planting area of 33,000 hectares and yearly output exceeding 100,000 metric tons.
(2026-07-20). The Emir Who Knew When and Why to Relinquish Power. ummid.com For all the ports, towers, investments and diplomatic initiatives associated with his reign, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's most radical act was not something he built. It was something he relinquished.
(2026-07-20). Chinese scientist Pan Jianwei wins UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences. ecns.cn Pan Jianwei on Friday became the first Chinese recipient of the UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences for his pioneering contributions to large-scale secure quantum communications and scalable quantum computation.
(2026-07-20). Southwest Oil and Gas Field Company sees record H1 natural gas output. ecns.cn PetroChina Southwest Oil and Gas Field Company produced 25.31 billion cubic meters of natural gas in the first half of this year, a record for the period, the company said Sunday.
(2026-07-20). Securing Artificial Intelligence: Protecting Technology, Protecting Humanity. ummid.com As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life, understanding its security is no longer a matter for technical experts alone. In this timely commentary, Dr. Ghassan Shahrour examines why protecting AI is inseparable from protecting privacy, human rights, and public trust, and argues that securing AI is a shared responsibility for all.
(2026-07-20). 41 Thai students compete in Chinese Bridge national finals. ecns.cn Forty-one students from Thailand competed Saturday in the national finals of the 2026 Chinese Bridge contests for primary and secondary students at Triam Udom Suksa Pattanakarn Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi Province.
(2026-07-20). The GAFG connectivity doctrine: From corridors to governance ecosystems. onlineopinion.com.au Physical infrastructure may look impressive, but when it crosses national borders, governance matters more than concrete.
(2026-07-20). China leads global humanoid robot development with over 400 complete robot products. ecns.cn China has developed more than 400 complete humanoid robot products, accounting for over half of the world's total, highlighting the country's rapidly expanding presence in the robotics sector, official data showed Monday. In the first half of the year, China-developed quadruped robots account for nearly 70 percent of global sales, according to data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
(2026-07-20). China unveils three-year plan to strengthen rainfall and flood forecasting system. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Water Resources has released a three-year action plan for 2026-2028 to accelerate the development of a modern system for rainfall and flood monitoring, forecasting and early warning, while advancing the modernization of hydrological services.
(2026-07-20). Palestinians say Israeli settlers torch mosque, factory. al-monitor.com Israeli settlers set fire overnight to a mosque in a village in the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian official said Sunday, as an AFP journalist saw the structure's entrance scorched and Hebrew graffiti sprayed on its walls. | More than two dozen settlers, some masked, attacked the Al-Taqwa mosque in the village of Al-Tuwani during the night and set it on fire, Mohammed Rabie, head of the village council, told AFP.
(2026-07-20). Liberals continue with nonsense immigration policy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-20). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Result Out – Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Aryan Gupta of Punjab and Panshul Bansal of Haryana have jointly secured the Top Rank in the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam the result of which is announced today i.e. Thursday July 16, 2026.
(2026-07-20). Cyprus marks 52 years since invasion as UN renews peace push. al-monitor.com (Corrects first bullet point to change "Southern" to "southern".)NICOSIA, July 20 (Reuters) – Cyprus marked the 52-year anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion on Monday as the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities prepared for a renewed effort from the United Nations to break years of deadlock in peace talks.• Air raid sirens sounded over the southern Greek Cypriot government-controlled areas of Cyprus on Monday morning to commemorate the hour Turkish forces landed in 1974, days after a short-lived Greek-inspired coup.
(2026-07-20). Outrage, Call to Action after Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University Demolition Order. ummid.com Slamming the Rampur Development Authority's order to demolish Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University's 38 out of the 40 buildings, the Congress Party has called upon the civil society to step forward against, what it called, the 'oppressive government.'
(2026-07-20). Developed: Fast, Precise Method for Platinum-Group Catalyst Synthesis. ummid.com A research team from Tianjin University, China Friday July 10, 2026 announced a millisecond-scale thermal pulse technology that enables the ultrafast synthesis and precise control of platinum-group catalysts.
(2026-07-20). Xinji international leather and fur fashion week opens in Hebei. ecns.cn The 2026 Xinji International Leather and Fur Fashion Week opened Sunday at Xinji International Leather City in north China's Hebei Province, showcasing sectors ranging from tanning and garment manufacturing to leather goods and creative products. The event runs through Tuesday.
(2026-07-20). Welfare, Electoral Politics and The Cost of Fiscal Priorities. ummid.com The Comptroller and Auditor General of India's (CAG) latest audit of Maharashtra's finances has raised serious questions about the fiscal management and implementation of the BJP-led government's flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana.
(2026-07-20). Moral Memory and Human Security: Protecting People from Digital Erasure. ummid.com Moral memory is the kind of remembering that respects human beings, it gives space to stories that were ignored, silenced, or erased, and resists the logic of power and restores truth through justice, as noted by scholars such as Assmann.
(2026-07-20). Ex-MP dares Modi govt to hold referendum on Hindu Rashtra. ummid.com Former Rajya Sabha Member, Mohammad Adeeb, has dared the Narendra Modi government to hold a Referendum on Hindu Rashtra like India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had done on the Indian Constitution.
(2026-07-20). DTE Maha 2026 Post HSC D Pharm Admission: Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended the last date of application and submission of online form for admission in First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) for the year 2026-2027.
(2026-07-20). NYBO national finals open in Tianjin with record 6,216 players. ecns.cn The 2025-2026 National Youth Basketball Open (NYBO) national finals opened Sunday at the National Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin, drawing a record 6,216 young players from 688 teams. The tournament runs through July 25.
(2026-07-20). China unveils AI road map to advance intelligent nuclear energy systems. ecns.cn China on Friday unveiled a technical road map that natively embeds artificial intelligence across the full life cycle of advanced nuclear energy systems at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, aiming to tackle the challenging issue in industrial AI ⚪ deploying AI algorithms in fields with zero tolerance for safety failures.
(2026-07-20). Deprivation of nationality in the Gulf: Stories from Kuwait and Bahrain. globalvoices.org
(2026-07-20). President to honour Dakshina Kannada woman for transforming family recipes into a successful startup. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-20). Cyber alert: Udupi man loses Rs 9.29 lakh to 'digital arrest' scam. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-20). 'Communal politics has stalled development in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi,' says Ashok Rai. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-19). Iran's Kuwait Water Plant Strike: Oil Prices and Trans-regional War. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — In response to the renewed American bombing of southeastern Iran ports and facilities, including civilian infrastructure, the Iranian military responded Saturday with attacks on US bases and the infrastructure of Arab allies of the US, such as a desalinization plant and oil facilities in Kuwait and US personnel and installations in Jordan, where two American soldiers were killed and several more wounded. | The US bases and radar in Jordan are part of the way that the US and Israel intercept Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, and Iran is attempting to weaken those defenses i…
(2026-07-19). US pounds Iran; Tehran hits Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. newarab.com 
This live blog has now ended. Thank you for following our live news coverage of the Middle East war and other developments in the region. | Here's what happened: | US strikes on Iran: The United States conducted its eighth consecutive night of strikes on Iran. Its CENTCOM military command said they were partly to "punish" Iran for an attack on Friday on a base in Jordan which killed two US soldiers and left another missing in action. | Missile on Jordan intercepted: Israeli and Jordanian forces intercepted an Iranian missile aimed at the Jordanian city of Aqaba on Sunday, the Israeli military said. Jordan's Armed…
(2026-07-19). Spain vs Argentina: World Cup final predictions, schedule, Messi news. aljazeera.com Spain face Argentina in the World Cup final as Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and history dominate the build-up.
(2026-07-19). World Cup 2026: What are the extra time and penalty shootout rules? aljazeera.com Several games in the 2026 World Cup have already ended in dramatic penalty shootouts.
(2026-07-19). Yamal among four stars chasing World Cup Young Player award. thecanary.co 
The race for the 2026 World Cup Best Young Player award is heating up, with four rising stars emerging as the leading contenders after standout performances throughout the tournament. Spain's Lamine Yamal is among the favourites after playing a key role in his country's run to the final, further strengthening his reputation as one of […] | By
(2026-07-19). Fans in Madrid go wild as Spain beat Argentina to win second World Cup. aljazeera.com Fans in Madrid erupted in celebration after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final.
(2026-07-19). FIFA World Cup: Tobin Heath on record goals, France and Lamine Yamal. aljazeera.com In an exclusive interview, Tobin Heath shares her insights before World Cup final and discusses best players and teams.
(2026-07-19). Spain fans bring the party to New York before World Cup final. aljazeera.com 'King [Messi] abdicates, but the prince [Lamine Yamal] takes the throne!'
(2026-07-19). When is the next FIFA World Cup? 2030 hosts, dates and format. aljazeera.com The 2030 tournament will span six countries and three continents as FIFA celebrates the World Cup's centenary.
(2026-07-19). Spain vs Argentina: How each team can win the 2026 World Cup final. aljazeera.com Matchups, a style clash, Messi magic, a midfield battle and a passing of the torch could be key narratives in the final.
(2026-07-19). Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final. newarab.com 
Lionel Messi's battle-hardened Argentina take on silky Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday as the first 48-team tournament in history reaches a climax in New Jersey. | The South Americans are striving to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain are eyeing a second title after their maiden victory in 2010. | Sunday's showpiece is likely to be the final World Cup appearance for Messi, widely considered the greatest player of all time. | Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni urged fans to make the most of seeing the diminutive genius lead out his team at the MetLife Stadium…
(2026-07-19). Iraqi-born singer Emmanuel Kelly among World Cup half-time show headliners. aljazeera.com Abandoned as a baby and brought up by nuns in Baghdad, Kelly will be preforming alongside global megastars.
(2026-07-19). Spain or Argentina, who will win the FIFA World Cup? Ex-player predictions. aljazeera.com Former player predictions as the European and South American champions clash in a World Cup final for the first time.
(2026-07-19). When, where, and how Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina. aljazeera.com Spain are world champions for the second time after Ferran Torres scored the winner against Argentina in extra time.
(2026-07-19). NYC swells with Spanish, Argentinian fans anticipating World Cup glory. aljazeera.com World Cup in NYC offered a chance for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to display progressive messaging on the world stage.
(2026-07-19). Netanyahu declares support for Argentina in World Cup final. newarab.com 
(2026-07-19). Trump visit causes logistical delays at World Cup final. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera reporters faced lengthy queues to enter the stadium due to tighter security checks.
(2026-07-19). World Cup 2026 final: Closing ceremony and half-time show — what to know. aljazeera.com Spain face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final as musicians perform before kickoff and during the half-time break.
(2026-07-19). Saka becomes fourth English player to score a World Cup hat-trick. thecanary.co 
England's 6—4 victory over France in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off was already a memorable way to end their campaign. But thanks to Bukayo Saka, it became a historic night for English football. The Arsenal winger stole the spotlight with a stunning hat-trick, helping England secure their first-ever World Cup bronze medal while becoming […] | By
(2026-07-19). Tanzanian-flagged tanker from Yemen hijacked by suspected Somali pirates. newarab.com 
A Tanzanian-flagged tanker was hijacked by suspected Somali pirates off Yemen's coast, security sources and local officials familiar with the incident said Sunday. | The commercial tanker has since been moved to waters off Somalia's northeastern Bari region, according local officials. | The MT ASANA, a general tanker, was seized on Friday after departing from Mukalla, Yemen, according to the sources. The vessel is now being held off the coast of Caluula in the semiautonomous state of Puntland's Bari region. | According to sources who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss t…
(2026-07-19). US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack. al-monitor.com By Nayera Abdallah and Eman AbouhassiraDUBAI, July 19 (Reuters) – The U.S. said it had completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after earlier announcingthat two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan, while U.S. allies in the region reported more Iranian attacks on Sunday.The U.S. and Iran have intensified attacks as an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago has unravelled and a struggle for control of the Strait of Hormuz has deepened, raising the risk of a return to all-out hostilities.
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). Why China Is Watching Mossad's New Chief With Growing Alarm. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese intelligence and defense agencies are assessing the performance of the new Mossad chief, Roman Gofman, with great caution and interest, considering him a field military commander brought in to implement the policies of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid escalating tensions with Iran. The Chinese vision and assessment of his performance are crystallized by …
(2026-07-19). The mysterious Iran earthquake that's got everyone talking: weapons test gone wrong amid US attacks. hindustantimes.com An earthquake has struck Iran and it's raising fresh questions. A 5.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the mountainous Saland region of Dezful in Iran's Khuzestan Province early Sunday morning, sending tremors across the area and prompting an immediate emergency response. The earthquake comes as Iran and the United States exchange fresh threats, with the IRGC warning of retaliation over alleged U.S. attacks on Iranian infrastructure. Tehran has also threatened to target U.S.-linked AI, technology, and industrial assets across the Gulf, while claiming new strikes under Operation Nasr 2. These military claims have not b…
(2026-07-19). Mojtaba Khamenei says Iran will teach US 'unforgettable lessons'. geo.tv This file photo taken on October 13, 2024, shows Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. — ReutersUS military reports first deaths since hostilities resume.Iran accuses US of hitting power and water facilities.Tehran says it no longer limits retaliatory responses.
(2026-07-19). US-Israeli Bombing Has Harmed Iran's Wildlife, Farms, and Water Supply. juancole.com By Kourosh Ziabari | This article was originally published by Toxic pollution from the war on Iran will continue to devastate the country's environment for years to come. | Just a few days before Tehran and Washington signed a now-defunct ceasefire agreement, local media in Iran reported that 25 goitered gazelles were
(2026-07-19). Oman's Foreign Minister to the West: You've been containing the wrong country. mondoweiss.net 
In a Le Monde op-ed, Oman's Badr al-Busaidi argues the West's decades-long policy of "containing" Iran was always misguided, and that the true threat comes from Tel Aviv. Al-Busaidi pushes for a new security order built around regional states.
(2026-07-19). Livestream: How Israel targets the small bodies of Palestinian kids. electronicintifada.net Dr. Mimi Syed and Wes J. Bryant on Israel's targeting of children. Ali Abunimah on Democrats and Ro Khanna. Jon Elmer on Iran and news from across Palestine and Lebanon.
(2026-07-19). A delusional Trump has another exciting week. strategic-culture.su By Philip GIRALDI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Israel feeds misinformation that Iran wants to kill him | There is a good thing about…
(2026-07-19). Two US soldiers dead in Jordan Trump's ego has restarted a war he cannot win. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean Two American service members are dead. Another is missing. Four more were medically evacuated after Iranian ballistic missiles and drones struck a US base in Jordan on Friday night. The American death toll in this war now stands at 16, with more than 430 wounded. And none of it needed to…
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, causing power, water plant fire. newarab.com 
Kuwait said Iran hit a power and water plant Sunday causing a fire, the latest attack on energy infrastructure in the small Gulf state, as Bahrain also accused Tehran of targeting civilian sites. | Kuwait has asked residents to limit their power usage as repeated Iranian attacks add further strain to its power network. | Iran had earlier said it carried attacks on US assets…
(2026-07-19). Two US service members killed, one missing after Iranian strikes in Jordan. tribune.com.pk 
The US 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 US strikes. | The US 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. | US Central Command said the two deaths occurred on Friday and that a third US service member was missing in action. The announcement brought the number of US service members killed since the war…
(2026-07-19). Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, where power, water plant alight. geo.tv Smoke billows near the oil facility in Mangaf, Kuwait, July 18, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. — Reuters Kuwait says Iran hit a power and water plant. Bahrain also accuses Tehran of targeting civilian sites.Iran had earlier said it carried…
(2026-07-19). Pakistan, Kuwait call for de-escalation. 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…
(2026-07-19). Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun meets Rubio ahead of Trump talks. aljazeera.com Aoun is expected to meet Donald Trump on Tuesday, as Beirut seeks US backing to end Israel-Hezbollah fighting.
(2026-07-19). Israeli forces destroy three more schools in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Education Minister Rima Karami told Lebanese media on Friday that Israeli soldiers looted the schools before wiring up the buildings with explosives and reducing them to "piles of ashes". | She said the schools were located in Bint Jbeil and Khiam, two cities in the south that have been almost totally destroyed by Israeli forces. | A re…
(2026-07-19). What happened to the Jewish left? aljazeera.com Marc Lamont Hill speaks to Molly Crabapple about the Jewish Labour Bund, anti-Zionism and the Jewish left today.
(2026-07-19). Young Greens dump pro-Israel 'IHRA' antisemitism 'definition'. thecanary.co 
The Young Greens have led the way for their machine-hindered parent party by dumping the pro-Israel, pro-colonialism so-called 'IHRA working definition of antisemitism'. Young Greens break ranks The Israel lobby within the Green party succeeded in sabotaging a 'Zionism is racism' motion at the Greens' conference. However, today — 19 July 2026 — the Young […] | By
(2026-07-19). Rahm Emanuel opposes military aid, not weapons sales to Israel. electronicintifada.net Congressman Ro Khanna urges Palestinians to employ nonviolence against apartheid and genocide, even as he accepts certain forms of Israeli violence.
(2026-07-19). Hear the speech Swiss authorities tried to prevent me giving. electronicintifada.net Back in Zurich, I dissected the propaganda used to justify genocide and the political shift now rattling Israel's defenders.
(2026-07-19). Cuban Luis Robert Jr. Close to Returning to the Mets. radiohc.cu Havana, July 19 (RHC) — Cuban outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is close to returning to the New York Mets, declared the team's interim manager, Andy Green. | According to the source, the Cuban outfielder could rejoin the New York Yankees for the series they will play in Milwaukee starting Monday. "He's looking better and better, and we're excited to add Robert's bat to the lineup," Green told the New York Post. | The Cuban, acquired in January via trade with the Chicago White Sox, hasn't played since April 26 due to a herniated disc in his lower back. | In 24 games with his new team, the 28-year-old had two home r…
(2026-07-19). Defending Cuba Against US Aggression. indybay.org Spartacists in Mission street protest against aggression threats by Trump regime…
(2026-07-19). Cuban foreign minister denounces protection of real terrorists in the U.S. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, denounced on his Facebook profile the protection afforded by the United States to individuals linked to terrorist acts against the Caribbean nation. | The head of Cuban diplomacy pointed out that the U.S. Secretary of State organized a ministerial meeting against so-called "leftist terrorism," while ignoring the presence on U.S. soil of those who finance, instigate, and train violent actions against Cuba, primarily in the state of Florida. | Bruno Rodríguez recalled that these groups have murdered 3,478 Cubans and left 2,099 disabled, in addition to or…
(2026-07-19). Ten Lies Told By Marco Rubio At His Anti-Left Summit July 16th. scheerpost.com Cubadebate Media Observatory, Resumen English. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech today at the State Department headquarters in Washington during the opening of the Ministerial Meeting on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism. The meeting was attended by delegations from 66 countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, represented by foreign and interior ministers, security officials, diplomats, …
(2026-07-19). Cuba's Payment System Reform: 5 Bold Moves to Tackle Cash Crisis. orinocotribune.com Cuba's new payment system reform removes the 5,000 Cuban peso (CUP) cash cap, adds new banknotes and reshapes digital incentives to ease shortages and protect pensions. | Cuba payment system reform launches deep structural overhaul
| The Cuba payment system reform will trigger a major structural overhaul of how cash and digital transactions operate on the island, according to an announcement by Central Bank of Cuba (BCC) Pesident Juana Lilia Delgado Portal. Accompanied by senior officials from leading financial institutions, she explained that the plan is an attempt to adapt the banking environment to Cuba'
(2026-07-19). Con gol de Ferran, España impone su juego y se proclama campeona del mundo. cubadebate.cu Con gol de Ferran, España impone su juego y se proclama campeona del mundo. La Roja dio una despedida amarga a Messi, quien a sus 39 años jugó, según ha dicho, su último partido en una Copa del Mundo. El 10 dice adiós sin poder revalidar el título ganado en Catar 2022.
(2026-07-19). Irán suspende el acuerdo con EEUU tras acusar a Washington de violar todos los compromisos del memorando. cubadebate.cu Irán anunció la suspensión de los compromisos adquiridos en el marco del memorando de entendimiento firmado con Estados Unidos, tras acusar a Washington de incumplir sus obligaciones. Así lo declaró el viceministro de Asuntos Exteriores iraní, Kazem Gharibabadi, en declaraciones a la televisión estatal, donde afirmó que Estados Unidos violó todos los compromisos establecidos.
(2026-07-19). Se forma la depresión tropical Dos en el golfo de México. cubadebate.cu En la mañana de hoy, el área de bajas presiones situado al nordeste del golfo de México mostró una mejor organización en sus áreas de nublados y una circulación cerrada convirtiéndose en la depresión tropical Dos.
(2026-07-19). International solidarity arrives in Havana with the "Rumbo a Cuba" Project. radiohc.cu By Syara S. Massip | International solidarity and the defense of human rights converged in Cuba with the arrival of the humanitarian mission "Rumbo a Cuba" / "Heading to Cuba," spearheaded by the NGO Open Arms and more than 150 civil society organizations. | The activities began at Casa de las Américas, in an event that brought together figures from Cuban culture and civil society, and served as a prelude to the arrival of the sailboat "Astral" in the port of Havana, scheduled for Sunday, July 19th. | Saturday's event at Casa de las Américas was a space for encounter and reaffirmation of solidarity. The instituti…
(2026-07-19). Alarmante: Más de 2 500 migrantes desaparecidos en la ruta Centroamérica-México-EEUU entre 2010 y 2026. cubadebate.cu Miles de personas han muerto o desaparecido en el corredor migratorio que atraviesa Centroamérica, México y Estados Unidos, en una ruta marcada por ríos, vías del tren y desiertos. Muchas de ellas aún son buscadas por sus familias. Entre 2010 y mayo de 2026, el Equipo Argentino de Antropología Forense ha registrado 2.529 reportes de migrantes no localizados.
(2026-07-19). EEUU destinará millones para promover el movimiento MAGA en Europa y contrarrestar las leyes digitales de la UE. cubadebate.cu El gobierno de Estados Unidos destinará millones de dólares a la promoción de iniciativas afines al movimiento MAGA (Make America Great Again) más allá de sus fronteras, según informó el Financial Times, citando documentos del Departamento de Estado. La Administración Trump está preparando subvenciones para Europa y otras regiones.
(2026-07-19). From settlements to blocked recovery: Israeli strategy taking shape in Gaza. aljazeera.com Setting up illegal settlements, erasing cities and obstructing aid serve goal of forcing Palestinians out, analysts say.
(2026-07-19). The number one health issue in Palestine is the Israeli occupation. aljazeera.com In both Gaza and the West Bank, Israeli policies are devastating Palestinian health with deadly consequences.
(2026-07-19). 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……
(2026-07-19). Israel Kills More Than 20 Palestinians in Gaza Over Two Days. news.antiwar.com Israeli attacks in Gaza on Friday and Saturday killed more than 20 Palestinians, as the IDF has escalated its strikes and continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. One strike on Friday in the Nuseirat Refugee Camp in central Gaza hit Palestinians attending a funeral for people killed by an Israeli attack earlier …
(2026-07-19). The story behind Gaza's campaign. aljazeera.com The story behind Gaza's #TheyLiedToYou campaign…
(2026-07-19). Israeli ministers join march to Gaza to demand return of settlements. aljazeera.com Hundreds gather near the border as far-right figures push to rebuild settlements removed in 2005…
(2026-07-19). FM Dar offers condolences to Venezuela, vows support after deadly earthquakes. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday conveyed condolences to Venezuela over the recent devastating earthquakes, reaffirming Islamabad's "unwavering solidarity" with the Venezuelan government and its people during a telephone conversation with Venezuela's newly appointed Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia. | On June 24, Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, which hit just 39 seconds apart in the western state of Yaracuy. The disaster has so far claimed at least 5,069 lives and left 16,740 people injured, according to National Assembly…
(2026-07-19). The Islamic Case for Meat: A Rebuttal of Hindu Vegetarianism. muslimskeptic.com If you've been following recent developments in India, you may be aware that one of the latest controversies concerns campaigns by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and some Hindu nationalist organizations to oppose the inclusion of eggs in government-sponsored school midday meal programs. Their position is generally rooted in religious and ethical commitments …
(2026-07-19). Art exhibit celebrates Sufi heritage. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) recently hosted a one-day painting exhibition titled "Sufism and Culture", celebrating the universal ideals of Sufism alongside the rich cultural heritage of Punjab through contemporary visual art. | Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani inaugurated the exhibition, which featured more than 30 paintings by Aiman Atta, daughter of Senator Maulana Attaur Rehman, and noted artist Rumi. The artworks explored themes of peace, spirituality, love, tolerance and Pakistan's diverse cultural traditions. | Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Gillani commended the initiati…
(2026-07-19). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-19). Climate change threatens livestock sector. tribune.com.pk 
Climate change is rapidly emerging as one of the biggest threats to Pakistan's livestock sector. From the plains of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) to the high-altitude pastures of Upper Chitral, rising temperatures, erratic weather, and shrinking grazing lands are reducing livestock productivity, increasing diseases, threatening farmers' livelihoods, and putting rare species such as the yak at risk. | One of the clearest examples of climate change's impact can be seen in Broghil Valley in Upper Chitral, home to Pakistan's rare yak population. Officials from the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Livestock Department say the yak pop…
(2026-07-19). 5 dead, 14 missing while attempting to enter Iran illegally from Afghanistan. tribune.com.pk 
Afghan security forces recovered the bodies of five people who were attempting to enter Iran illegally but died from thirst and extreme heat in the deserts of southwestern Nimroz province, local media reported on Sunday. | Efforts are underway to locate another 14 people who remain missing, local broadcaster Tolo News reported, citing Nimroz police spokesman Gul Mohammad Qudrat. | The deceased were part of a 19-member group attempting to cross illegally into neighbouring Iran through remote desert areas spanning Helmand and Nimroz provinces. | Many Afghans, particularly young people, attempt to enter Iran ille…
(2026-07-19). Stop Abuse, Corruption, Retaliation, and Spying By JBLM Police! indybay.org An Open Letter Washington State Senators Regarding On-Going Criminal Activity and Retaliation by JBLM DES Police Leadership…
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). Iran announces execution of two anti-government protesters. newarab.com 
Iran's judiciary announced that two men were hanged on Sunday over charges relating to anti-government protests that peaked in January, having begun a month earlier The two men,
(2026-07-19). Inside Israel's controversial new media overhaul law. newarab.com 
Israel's media landscape, giving the government broader powers and involvement in the industry, which comes amid mounting criticism from opposition figures and organisations who see it as a threat to media independence. | Lawmakers voted 53—48 in favour of the legislation, spearheaded by Following the vote, Karhi thanked
(2026-07-19). India's cockroach politics is no joke. aljazeera.com The Cockroach Janta Party has crept onto the political scene at a time when Indian democracy is struggling.
(2026-07-19). Washington and Tehran Now Agree that Sea is Billable. moderndiplomacy.eu On July 14 the crews of the Mombasa and the Al Bahiyah found out. Two UAE-flagged tankers were hit by Iranian cruise missiles in the southern lane, inside Omani territorial waters, according to the Emirati defense ministry. An Indian sailor was killed and eight others were hurt, six Indians and two Ukrainians, and India summoned …
(2026-07-19). Unapproved driving schools face crackdown. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-19). How the United States Left Japan and the Philippines Squirming in Embarrassment. moderndiplomacy.eu US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently launched a public attack on the International Criminal Court (ICC), vowing to "dismantle the ICC—brick by brick." Washington's position is that the ICC has no authority to try officials from non-member states—such as the US itself—or their allies, and that it will not accept any international court exercising …
(2026-07-19). Lionel Messi's ties to Netanyahu, the Israeli military and its elite spying unit 8200. strategic-culture.su By Alan MACLEOD | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The world's eyes will be on Lionel Messi on Wednesday night, as Argentina face England…
(2026-07-19). Tribal literacy project faces uncertainty. tribune.com.pk 
The future of the Literacy for All in FATA programme, launched in 2016 to provide education to out-of-school children in the merged tribal districts, has once again become uncertain due to financial and administrative delays. Around 269 male and female teachers have gone without salaries for more than 30 months, while the education of over 18,000 students enrolled in 191 operational Community-Based Education (CBE) centres has also been put at risk. | Teachers working under the programme say they have continued teaching despite mounting financial hardship. Zehra Bibi (name changed), a teacher from Parachinar in…
(2026-07-19). No Blood In Our Sugar! From Negros To Crockett & The ILWU Battle With C&H Owed By Fangul. indybay.org Report on ILWU Local 6 C&H Crocket strike and the international role of sugar plantation owners in the Island of Negros…
(2026-07-19). Saudi support & economic sovereignty. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia's decision to increase its financial support to Pakistan by replacing the deposits withdrawn by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme deserves sincere appreciation. At a time when geopolitical uncertainty has intensified across the Middle East and global financial markets remain volatile, Riyadh has once again reposed its confidence in Pakistan. Such support reflects the depth of bilateral relations and reinforces Saudi Arabia's role as one of Pakistan's most dependable strategic partners. | Gratitude, however, should not prevent us from askin…
(2026-07-19). The impossible politics of climate security. tribune.com.pk 
Ashok Swain's Climate Security is not a comfortable book, nor does it pretend to be. At a time when climate anxiety is increasingly wrapped in diplomatic slogans and defence policy jargon, Swain strips away the language of preparedness to expose something far less reassuring: a global response to climate change that often looks more like a blueprint for preserving privilege than protecting humanity. | The book arrives in a policy landscape saturated with the phrase "climate security," a term that has moved from academic conferences into military doctrines and even UN Security Council briefings. The idea carrie…
(2026-07-19). Lebanese food influencer sentenced to life for drug smuggling. aljazeera.com Georges Hanna Dib, known as Dr Food, sentenced for smuggling hashish out of Lebanon in cake packaging.
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). Guyana ferry with 116 people on board capsizes; more than 50 rescued. aljazeera.com Rescue operations for remaining passengers and crew ongoing, authorities say.
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). IDAC Oversight Judge will not comment on ongoing commissions of inquiry. sanews.gov.za IDAC Oversight Judge will not comment on ongoing commissions of inquiry | Retired Judge Takalani Joseph Raulinga says the Office of the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) Oversight Judge will not comment on ongoing commissions of inquiry or court proceedings, insisting that respect for institutional mandates is essential to preserving the credibility of South Africa's justice system. | Addressing the media on the establishment and operationalisation of the Office at Pretoria on Sunday, Raulinga acknowledged that the Office begins its work amid heightened public interest in several ongoing legal and…
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). Sunday 7/26: Crafts As Resistance: Free Craft Night In Dolores Park. indybay.org Mission Dolores Park, San Francisco (Near Helen Diller Park)…
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). 5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Peru. aljazeera.com Footage shows firefighters looking for a missing person amongst the rubble of a collapsed building in Pumpunya, Peru.
(2026-07-19). Xi Jinping's 2026 World AI Conference Speech: What It Means for China and the Future of AI. moderndiplomacy.eu China hosts the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai from July 17 to 20, Chinese officials announced at a press briefing in Shanghai on Tuesday. The conference is set to be an important platform to showcase the world's most cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology and China's homegrown …
(2026-07-19). No trace of boy swept in Nullah Leh. tribune.com.pk 
The body of a six-year-old boy who was swept away in Nullah Leh in Rawalpindi's Gulistan Colony remained untraced for a second consecutive day, despite an extensive search operation by Rescue 1122. Officials indicated that the search and rescue operation would continue for a third day. | According to Rescue 1122, Muhammad Zahid fell into Nullah Leh near Lift Wali Gali in Lane No 3 of Gulistan Colony at around 11am on Saturday. In a desperate attempt to save his son, his father, 36-year-old Mehrban Khan, jumped into the drain. However, both were overwhelmed by the depth of the water and its swift current. | Res…
(2026-07-19). The last bell at ST saviour's. tribune.com.pk 
The slogans echoed through the deserted corridors where generations of Sukkur's children had once sung the national anthem. Teachers who had spent decades in the classrooms stood outside locked gates demanding six months of unpaid salaries, while parents wondered where their children would study next. By the afternoon, one of Sindh's oldest Christian schools had effectively ceased to exist. | Saint Saviour's High School & College, founded in 1958 and once among Sukkur's most respected educational institutions, had shut its doors. | In March this year, the future of hundreds of students was thrown into uncertai…
(2026-07-19). Taking a break – no post this week. resourceinsights.blogspot.com I am taking a break this week and plan to post again on Sunday, July 26.
(2026-07-19). Mamdani Says He Is Examining Whether His Government Can Arrest Netanyahu During NYC Visit. scheerpost.com Julia Conley Common Dreams In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times Saturday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made clear that he plans to take any action available to him to ensure the city complies with the International Criminal Court's warrant for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if the opportunity arises. Netanyahu, said Mamdani, "belongs in The Hague," and he …
(2026-07-19). U.S. Announces 'Counterterrorism' Push Against Leftist Groups, Pro-Palestine Voices. wibailoutpeople.org US Announces 'Counterterrorism' Push Against Leftist Groups, Pro-Palestine Voices |
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). Exclusive: Liverpool's Sam Gorst resigns from Your Party. thecanary.co 
Your Party executive (CEC) member Sam Gorst is well known for his 2023 thrashing of Labour in the Garston local elections, and for being elected to the CEC as an independent. But now he is an ex-CEC and Your Party (YP) member after resigning from both. The resignation comes in the wake of outrage from […] | By
(2026-07-19). Can Pakistan Match India's Most Dangerous New Nuclear Capability? moderndiplomacy.eu India has quietly crossed a threshold that Pakistan has no answer to —for the first time in the history of South Asian nuclear competition, one side may have nuclear warheads at sea, and the other has neither a submarine capable of carrying them nor a realistic timeline for acquiring one, and the gap is widening …
(2026-07-19). At least six dead and 21 injured after 2 earthquakes in Peru. tribune.com.pk 
At least six people were killed and 21 injured after two earthquakes struck a mountainous region of Peru, the country's civil defence chief said on Sunday. | The quakes, measuring magnitudes 5.1 and 3.7, hit on Saturday night in Chupaca province in the Junín region, about 300 km (186 miles) east ‚Å of Lima, according to Peru's National Seismological Centre post on X. | The first quake struck at a depth of 24 km (15 miles), and the second at 18 km, the centre said. | The European-Med…
(2026-07-19). Mamdani examines legal options for arresting Netanyahu. thecanary.co 
New York mayor Zohran Mamdani is in "active conversation" to see if he can seek an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu. The wanted Israeli war criminal will be visiting the big apple in September to attend a United Nations General Assembly. Mamdani: 'He belongs in the Hague' Mamdani's popularity continues to confound and irk the […] | By
(2026-07-19). Sunday 7/19: Capitalism, AI And Slavery With Professor Jodi Dean. indybay.org laborfest.net/2026/event/capitalism-ai-a… For link…
(2026-07-19). Greece braces for temperatures of up to 41 ∞C as wildfire contained near Athens. tribune.com.pk 
Greece is bracing for the peak of a heat wave expected early this week, with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 41°C (105.8F) in parts of the country, while firefighters on Sunday brought a wildfire on Salamis Island near Athens under control. | The hot spell began on Saturday and is expected to intensify through Monday and Tuesday, with mainland Greece and Crete forecast to record the highest temperatures, according to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service. | The first temperature above 40°C (104F) this year was recorded on Saturday in the northwestern town of Konitsa, where the mercury…
(2026-07-19). Domestic disputes overwhelm family courts. tribune.com.pk 
Family courts across Rawalpindi district have witnessed a sharp increase in domestic litigation, with more than 8,100 family cases filed by women during the first six months of 2026, reflecting a growing burden on the district's judicial system. | Official figures available from the district's 43 family courts show that between January 1 and June 30, 8,105 women instituted family proceedings involving divorce, dissolution of marriage (khula), child maintenance, personal maintenance, recovery of dowry articles, payment of dower (Haq Mehr), and child custody. | During the same period, the courts granted 1,114 di…
(2026-07-19). Zero tolerance for hate and violence urged. tribune.com.pk 
Participants of a national consultative workshop on freedom of religion or belief have called for stronger legal safeguards, equal citizenship and zero tolerance for hate and mob violence. | They stressed that translating Pakistan's commitments under the Fourth Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) into practical reforms was essential not only for protecting fundamental rights but also for strengthening the country's international standing and democratic credentials. | The workshop was organised by the Association of Women for Awareness and Motivation (AWAM) in collaboration with the Government College…
(2026-07-19). Parmesan Cheese Is Not Endangered by Climate Change, Reuters. wattsupwiththat.com With this story, Reuters is reaching for a political angle rather than accurately portraying the state of Italy's dairy industry and the threats posed to it by expensive, intermittent wind and solar power.
(2026-07-19). Lever Weekly: Ballot Battles And Blockbusters. levernews.com 
This is Lever Weekly, a recap of our work from the past week. If you only read one email from us all week, this should be it. | The Lever holds the powerful accountable through reader-supported investigative journalism that corporate media will not undertake. Join The Fight | | Here's what The Lever published this week: :
(2026-07-19). '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.
(2026-07-19). Labour expands outreach to unpaid ex-mineworkers. sanews.gov.za Labour expands outreach to unpaid ex-mineworkers | The Department of Employment and Labour has committed to strengthening collaboration and expanding outreach programmes to improve ex-mine workers' access to social security and compensation benefits, including an estimated R10 billion in outstanding claims. | Acting Director-General Jacky Molisane said the department will intensify efforts to improve access to services provided by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and the Compensation Fund (CF), while working closely with partners to ensure former mine workers receive the dignity, support and benefits they de…
(2026-07-19). The quiet diplomatic friction between Pakistan and Japan. tribune.com.pk 
For decades, Japan has been among Pakistan's most dependable partners, one that has invested in the country's infrastructure, financed development projects, supported economic reforms and largely stayed away from the bitter politics of South Asia. Tokyo cultivated a reputation as a friend to both Islamabad and New Delhi, preferring economic diplomacy over geopolitical confrontation. | It was therefore highly unusual when Pakistan recently lodged a formal diplomatic protest with Japan. | The protest never made headlines. Neither Islamabad nor Tokyo publicised it. Both governments appeared determined to prevent…
(2026-07-19). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-19). 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…
(2026-07-19). Erratic POL pricing drive up food costs. tribune.com.pk 
Frequent announcements of daily changes in petroleum prices have begun affecting wholesale and retail markets, with higher transport costs pushing up the prices of food and other essential commodities. | Freight charges, transportation costs and loading and unloading expenses have increased, leading to higher prices for vegetables. Fruits have also become increasingly unaffordable, while Sunday bazaars have turned into outlets for stale vegetables and fruit. | In the open market, milk is selling for Rs250-260 per litre, yoghurt Rs280 per kg, chicken Rs550 per kg, white chickpeas Rs420 per kg, rice Rs400 per kg…
(2026-07-19). Why were Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested? Will they be extradited to UK? aljazeera.com Influencer brothers arrested in Miami, as UK seeks extradition to face new charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault.
(2026-07-19). Colonialism Was a Crime: Why Africa Demands Reparations. unitedworldint.com 
For decades, the legacy of colonialism in Africa was often treated as a closed chapter of history. Today, however, governments, historians, civil society organisations, and descendants of colonial victims are increasingly challenging that narrative. Across the continent, demands for accountability, official apologies, and financial reparations have become central to discussions about historical justice. The debate …
(2026-07-19). South Korea's Far Right Is on the Rise — With the MAGA Movement's Backing. scheerpost.com By Kap Seol This article was originally published by Truthout The retail tycoon who owns Starbucks Korea, a longtime friend of Donald Trump, is stoking the country's far right. 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 …
(2026-07-19). Cambodian law can render citizens stateless for 'undermining national security'. globalvoices.org 
Is the new law a legal tool to promote nationalism or a weapon to silence dissent?Global Voices The continuing detention of Mother Nature youth activists underscores the weaponization of laws and legal processes to stifle opposition. This post is also part of Global Voices' July 2026 Spotlight series,
(2026-07-19). Where The Real Romance Begins. thealtworld.com Written by Tim Foley. | The movie always ends with the boy getting the girl, that's the problem. Jack Nicholson tells Helen Hunt "I'm gonna grab ya" and then they kiss and the credits roll, and they leave out all the hard yards to come. You know the Jack Nicholson character is still a tortured train wreck of a man at the end of As Good as It Gets, and if he stays as-is you know Helen Hunt is in for a miserable few months before calling it quits. | They end the story there, but in real life that's where the story truly begins. That's where the boy needs to start doing the work in order to KEEP the girl. And not ju…
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). 70 years on, Argentine court declares 'Operation Massacre' a crime against humanity. globalvoices.org The court ordered the reparation measures that the victims' families had long soughtOriginally published on On the night of June 9, 1956, a group of me…
(2026-07-19). Wednesday 7/22: "End the ICE Age" Campaign Launch Call. indybay.org Online | detentionwatchnetwork.app.neoncrm.com/fo……
(2026-07-19). Five passengers found drifting days after boat sinks in Indonesia. aljazeera.com Five passengers, including a seven-year-old girl, were rescued from a passenger boat that sank in Indonesia.
(2026-07-19). Eskom confirms no radiation leak at Koeberg Unit 2. sanews.gov.za Eskom confirms no radiation leak at Koeberg Unit 2 | Eskom has confirmed that no radiation leak occurred during routine maintenance at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station's Unit 2, assuring the public that there was no risk to employees, surrounding communities or the environment. | In a statement issued on Sunday, the utility said the incident, which occurred during scheduled maintenance inspections in July, was classified as Level 0 (no safety significance) on the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale (INES) — the lowest possible rating. | "The event had no impact on nuclear safety, plant operation…
(2026-07-19). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). MPA Hina Parvez Butt says TikTok Live streamers are 'corrupting our children'. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-19). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-07-19). Was Storm Eowyn Worse than the Great Storm of 1987? wattsupwiththat.com This dishonesty goes well beyond mere gaslighting. To suggest Eowyn was worse is an outright lie.
(2026-07-19). This gluten-free expo, described as the nation's largest, celebrates a delicious kind of 'freedom'. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Hundreds of people stood in a line wrapping around the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, waiting to enter what organizers call the largest gluten-free food festival in the nation. Despite
(2026-07-19). Manitowoc, WI July 25, 2026: Summer of Resistance Rally! wibailoutpeople.org 
Shipbuilders Park, 51 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, WI, 12: 30 P.M.
(2026-07-19). Activists project Marwan Barghouti near Eiffel Tower. newarab.com 
(2026-07-19). India bans march on parliament by 'Cockroach' activists, standoff looms. geo.tv Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party attend a sit-in protest demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, June 30, 2026. — ReutersSecurity arrangements in place for public safety: police.Activist Sonam Wangchuk…
(2026-07-19). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). Mexico: Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Struck off the Coast of Chiapas. orinocotribune.com The U.S. tsunami warning system issued alerts for possible waves along the coasts of Mexico and Guatemala. | On Friday, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Chiapas, near the Guatemalan border, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). | The U.S. tsunami warning system issued alerts for possible waves along the coasts of Mexico and Guatemala, although authorities have not yet confirmed any casualties or damage following the quake. | The epicenter was located 48 kilometers southwest of Aquiles Serdan, in the municipality of Huixtla, Chiapas, at a depth of 10 kilometers, which increased the inte…
(2026-07-19). Man shot by father-in-law. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-19). Canadian Wildfire Smoke Just Crossed the Border—And It Blew Up the Fantasy of Carbon Emission Trading. wattsupwiththat.com The border does not stop the wind. It does not stop the smoke. And it certainly does not create the perfect information and clear property rights that emission trading requires. We can keep issuing air quality alerts and protecting people when the haze rolls in.
(2026-07-19). Saturday 7/18: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations. indybay.org International Cafe at 508 Haight Street, San Francisco…
(2026-07-19). Seven more people rescued after boat sinks in Indonesia, 18 still missing. aljazeera.com Some survivors were found on an island, others were clinging to floating debris at sea days after the boat sank.
(2026-07-19). SAMRC chief awarded honorary doctorate by University of Glasgow. sanews.gov.za SAMRC chief awarded honorary doctorate by University of Glasgow | South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) President and Chief Executive Officer Professor Ntobeko Ntusi has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Medical Sciences degree by the University of Glasgow in Scotland in recognition of his outstanding contributions to medical science and global health research. | The honorary doctorate was conferred during the university's Commemoration Day celebrations marking its 575th anniversary. | The University of Glasgow said the award recognises Professor Ntusi's distinguished career as a clinician-scientist, in…
(2026-07-19). Committee to probe substandard projects. tribune.com.pk 
A four-member inquiry committee has been constituted to investigate the alleged use of substandard construction material in beautification projects in Tehsil Kamalia and other areas of Toba Tek Singh. | According to a notification, the chairman of the Chief Minister's Inspection Team (CMIT) is the convener of the committee. The director general for monitoring and evaluation of the Planning and Development Board, a member of the CMIT and another member to be nominated by the convener will serve as members. | The committee has been tasked with inspecting the beautification projects in Toba Tek Singh. It will exa…
(2026-07-19). Smithsonian Institution remains under attack. indybay.org National Museum of American History…
(2026-07-19). Philly's Southeast Asian Market bounces back a week after microburst storm destroys inventory. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Business was booming Sunday at the Southeast Asian Market in Philadelphia's FDR Park, one week after a powerful summer storm The storm brought winds up to 70 miles per hour and moved through the market quickly, leaving little time for vendors to react. The National Weather Service confirmed at least four microbursts…
(2026-07-19). Schools are out, the bills aren't. tribune.com.pk 
When summer vacations begin, Sobia Nisar tries to let her six-year-old daughter enjoy the first few weeks without too much structure. There are visits to cousins, occasional trips to the park, time at home, and an effort to keep screen time as low as possible. | But keeping a child busy through a long summer in the city is not easy. The heat limits outdoor play, parents cannot take children out every day, and after a few weeks, the same question returns: what will the child do for the rest of the break? | For Sobia, like many parents, the second month of vacation is when the expenses begin to add up. Her daugh…
(2026-07-19). Restore Britain stuffed full of Hitler loving freaks, report finds. thecanary.co 
When you look under a rock, it's common to find all manner of creepy crawlies. We mention this because HOPE not Hate just took a look at what's going on in Restore Britain, and would you believe it their investigation points to "Hitler admirers"… Is anyone actually surprised by this? They say it with their […] | By
(2026-07-19). Lidless manholes: gaping death traps. tribune.com.pk 
The onset of heavy monsoon rains this week has heightened fears of flooding and accidents due to uncovered deep manholes and 15 garbage-clogged storm drains across the city. | The government had directed the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) to install iron and cement covers, along with heavy-duty safety grilles capable of bearing up to 300kg, on manholes and unprotected drains. However, the project could not be implemented because of a shortage of funds and a severe financial crisis. | More than 100 manholes in Rawalpindi city and cantonment areas remain uncovered. Ranging from five to 15 feet in depth, thes…
(2026-07-19). Why Did the EU's Latest Russia Sanctions Package Shrink? moderndiplomacy.eu On July 17, the Council of the European Union quietly froze the assets of one Russian executive and five companies belonging to a single corporate family, ABS Electro, for supplying electronic components that make Russia's Shahed and Geran attack drones harder to jam. That was the entire publicly announced output of a sanctions package that …
(2026-07-19). Rolling Blackouts Hit New York. wattsupwiththat.com Without any ability to add reliable generation to it grid, New York faces more of same every time the heat gets into this range. There is nothing inevitable about this. It is entirely a consequence of intentional decisions made by politicians.
(2026-07-19). Twin earthquakes strike Peru killing at least five. aljazeera.com Peruvian authorities say the magnitude 5.1 and 3.7 quakes were in the mountainous Junin region east of Lima.
(2026-07-19). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). 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…
(2026-07-19). Always under the spotlight. tribune.com.pk 
Open your Instagram or TikTok on any given day, and you will be unable to avoid an army of fashion influencers standing in front of their cameras in nothing but their underwear. The stated goal of these "Get Ready With Me" videos is to demonstrate style—showing how a specific top pairs with a certain set of pants. Yet, it begs an uncomfortable question: why must the casual viewer sit through the intimate prelude of them dressing themselves? What once was a deeply private, personal ritual has been transformed into a public exhibition for no discernible reason. If the goal is purely to showcase an outfit,…
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-19). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-19). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-07-19). Israeli settlers torch homes and mosque in Masafer Yatta. aljazeera.com Videos show Israeli settlers attacking the Palestinian village of al Tuwani in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron.
(2026-07-19). The White Highlands Are Still White: How Britain Never Gave Kenya Its Land Back. orinocotribune.com 
By Erick Gavala — Jul 10, 2026 | Laikipia County has dominated headlines in recent weeks, first over a secretly negotiated U.S Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, protests, then two Kenyans shot dead on June 1, 2026, the same day Kenya marked 63 years since flag independence, a Kenyan court blocking the facility twice and US military planes flying in equipment anyway. | But in all the coverage of Laikipia, almost nobody has stopped to ask the most fundamental question about the area at the center of this storm. Who owns it and who owns so much of Kenya's most fertile land? How did one of Africa's…
(2026-07-19). Users of Meta's Facebook, Instagram report suffering some outages. tribune.com.pk 
Instagram and Facebook social networks appeared to suffer some outages on Sunday, with users reporting issues with the app and website. | According to Downdetector, there ‚Å were 4,808 reports filed by Facebook users in the United States as of 0746 GMT, with 63% of users facing issues accessing the website. | Another 2,829 reports were filed by Instagram ‚Å users in the US who faced issues with the app as of 0818 GMT ‚Ä…
(2026-07-19). Race Trading Race Traitors, Identity Reductionism, and the New Nadir of the Democrat Party Establishment. scheerpost.com Anthony Karefa Rogers-Wright Black Agenda Report The social democrat wing gains in strength but establishment Democrats continue their allegiance to the donor class. That a messy and vindictive interparty uncivil war is in full effect between the establishment wing of the Democrat Party and the party's emerging social democrat elements — most notably those who …
(2026-07-19). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-07-19). Foundation launched to help GBVF survivors heal. sanews.gov.za Foundation launched to help GBVF survivors heal | The Gauteng Social Development MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, joined government leaders, civil society organisations and members of the community in supporting the official launch of the Healing Lives Foundation at the Mamelodi Community Hall in east of Pretoria. | Operating under the theme: "From Crisis to Career — From Silence to Strength", the foundation is a non-profit organisation committed to preventing Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), while empowering survivors through comprehensive aftercare services, psychosocial support, skills development…
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). Russia pounds Kyiv with ballistic missiles in escalating air war. newarab.com 
The latest bombardment highlights a dual challenge for Ukraine in its fifth year of war. It is facing intensifying Russian missile attacks alongside rare domestic political instability triggered by a sudden wartime shakeup of its defence leadership. | "The missiles just kept coming one after another, the explosions were powerful, it was horrible," 47…
(2026-07-19). Canberra's Strategic Rise in Oceania. moderndiplomacy.eu The Asia Pacific's geopolitical balance is under change. While the U.S. remains the main architect of the plan, it is Australia that is becoming the executor of the strategy in the Oceania region. Through the signing of multiple defense agreements with the small island states, Canberra is transforming itself from a middle power to a …
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). Iran's revolution was not destined to end in clerical rule. links.org.au 
Hossam el-Hamalawy revisits Iran's revolution through the social forces that drove it, explaining its outcome was not historically inevitable.
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). Riverside forests, parks assuage Ravi depletion. tribune.com.pk 
The Ravi river, which flows through India and Pakistan, is crucial to the region but has faced serious challenges in recent decades. | Since the construction of the Thein Dam by India, the river's flow has diminished, nearly drying up during the winter. Compounding the issue, untreated sewage from areas of Lahore is discharged directly into the Ravi, leading to severe pollution, particularly around the metropolis. | This contamination not only affects the river's water quality but also threatens the groundwater that Lahore relies on for drinking. | To tackle these problems for the future, the Punjab government…
(2026-07-19). Valuation delay hits property market. tribune.com.pk 
Property transactions across Rawalpindi district have remained completely suspended for nearly three weeks as the district administration has yet to notify revised official property valuation rates (DC rates) for the new financial year, despite 20 days having elapsed since its commencement. | The delay has effectively brought the district's property market to a standstill, with not a single property registration completed since June 25, according to stakeholders. | Property dealers said, under normal circumstances, around 200 sale deeds are registered daily across the district. However, the continued absence o…
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). Vehicles entering city to be checked for smoke. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Environment Protection Director General Musa Raza has directed the officers concerned to give a final deadline of a week to the owners and transporters of commercial vehicles emitting smoke to improve the fitness of their vehicles. | He said during a visit to Jinnah Terminal at Thokar Niaz Baig and Sagian entry points of the city after the expiry of the stipulated period, indiscriminate action would be taken against the vehicles emitting smoke. | According to the DG the action would not be limited to passenger transport vehicles only, but industrial labour transport, courier services, delivery vans, bak…
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). Lindsey Graham Was the Face of the Duopoly. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-19). 3 Philadelphia-area medical schools agree to add nutrition education in response to RFK Jr.'s push. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Trump administration has pushed medical schools to spend more time teaching nutrition education to future doctors, and three local medical schools have since signed on to a national program called Advancing Nutrition Education. | The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Cooper Medical School at Rowan University pledged to spend at least 40 hours teaching medical students about nutrition. Around the count…
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). Israeli occupiers torch mosque, injure 4 Palestinians in West Bank attacks. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli occupiers set fire to two houses and a mosque and injured four Palestinians in a series of attacks in the occupied West Bank on Sunday. | The Palestinian Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs said in a statement that Israeli occupiers set fire to a mosque in the town of Tuwana in Masafer Yatta in Hebron, causing extensive damage to the facility. | The ministry, citing local sources, said the occupiers stormed the village and used flammable materials to set the mosque ablaze before residents and civil defence teams rushed to extinguish the flames. | According to the ministry, clashes broke out du…
(2026-07-19). Israel uses law to destroy Palestinian education in East Jerusalem. aljazeera.com Legislation recently passed by the Knesset is meant to dismantle the Palestinian education system in East Jerusalem.
(2026-07-19). 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.
(2026-07-19). La politica estera dell'UE, guidata da due pesi e due misure, necessita di una revisione: eurodeputato italiano. strategic-culture.su Melike PALA | Segue nostro ´L'Europa dovrebbe cambiare radicalmente al suo interno… e anche all'esterno ª, afferma il deputato europeo Danilo Della Valle | La politica estera dell'UE è guidata da scelte geopolitiche e da due pesi e due misure piuttosto che da un impegno coerente nei confronti del diritto internazionale, ha dichiarato ad Anadolu il deputato italiano al Parlamento europeo Danilo Della Valle, chiedendo una rev…