(2026-07-22). Iran unstoppable: Mojtaba's army bombs US consulate in Arabs' backyard after killing Trump's troops. hindustantimes.com Fresh explosions have been reported across Iraq and Bahrain as tensions between Iran and the U.S. continue to escalate. Videos circulating online appear to show aerial projectiles over Erbil, while reports suggest sirens sounded in Bahrain amid possible impacts near strategic locations. Here's what is known so far and the latest developments from the region.
(2026-07-22). Trump attends return of US soldiers killed in Iran war. al-monitor.com By Jarrett RenshawDOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Delaware, July 22 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump attended a ceremony for four U.S. service members who returned to American soil in flag-draped caskets on Wednesday after being killed in Iranian attacks in the Middle East.The ceremony, known as a "dignified transfer" of the bodies, comes amid growing frustration with the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
(2026-07-22). US Military Identifies Third Soldier Killed in Jordan as IRGC Claims More US Casualties. news.antiwar.com The US military has identified the third soldier killed by an Iranian missile attack in Jordan on July 17 as Iran continues targeting US bases across the region, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it inflicted more US casualties. The soldier, Sgt. Angel Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, New York, was initially reported …
(2026-07-22). Loving sports in an age of authoritarians: A conversation with Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff. therealnews.com 
For many around the US and around the world, the World Cup was a welcome distraction from the dismal state of the world and the daily overwhelm of relentless war, corruption, fascism, and disaster. But the games were also an uncomfortable reminder that, no matter how much we love sports and want them to be an escape from politics and the pain of living in a broken society, there is no way to truly escape those things, and the manufactured illusion that sports are an escape from political reality is just that: an illusion. | At a live event hosted on July 16, 2026, at Chilo's bar in New York City, TRNN Edito…
(2026-07-22). Spain Decimates Argentina, Lifts 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com In a one-sided match virtually, Spain defeated the reigning champions, Argentina, in the final and lifted the 2026 FIFA World Cup Sunday July 19, 2026.
(2026-07-22). Kerala declares school, college holiday for 2026 Football World Cup. ummid.com The Kerala State Government has announced a day's off on Monday July 20, 2026 for all educational institutions in the wake of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final to be played between Argentina vs Spain.
(2026-07-22). Mbappe beats Messi in Golden Boot Race but fails to ensure France win over England. ummid.com Kylian Mbappe Saturday July 18, 2026 beat Lionel Messi in the Adidas Golden Boot Race, but failed to seal France victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Match for Bronze.
(2026-07-22). Cheering the World Cup through genocide. electronicintifada.net The soccer tournament positioned the United States as a convener of global joy at the precise moment it is facilitating mass death.
(2026-07-22). 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.
(2026-07-22). Headlines for July 22, 2026. democracynow.org Defense Secretary Hegseth Testifies U.S. War on Iran Has Cost $37.5 Billion, Yemen's Houthi Rebels Warn Shipping Companies Against Using Saudi Arabian Ports, Israeli Military Builds Giant Barrier Separating the Portion of the Gaza Strip It Controls, Three Villages in Southern Lebanon Begin to Implement Phased Withdrawal of Israeli Forces, Appeals Court Overturns Decision to Release Palestinian Rights Activist Mohsen Mahdawi, Trump Administration Arrests Record Number of Immigrants in June, Federal Judge Prohibits DHS from Deporting Key Witness in Fatal Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Federal Judge Block…
(2026-07-22). Regime Change Mission Foiled: Yemen's Ansarallah Uncover Saudi-Mossad-CIA Espionage Network to Decapitate Resistance Leaders. scheerpost.com Robert Inlakesh and Ahmed AbdulKareem MintPress News Newly leaked documents reveal that while the Yemeni Armed Forces escalated their military campaign and Red Sea Blockade against Israel during the genocide in Gaza, a secret intelligence alliance and a "sophisticated espionage network" were being formed between Saudi intelligence, Israel's Mossad and the CIA inside Riyadh to …
(2026-07-22). Yemen tightens security as oil exports resume, STC plan protests. newarab.com 
Yemeni authorities have tightened security across the Military and security forces have been deployed across the province, with heigh…
(2026-07-22). Gulf islands: targets in latest fight over Hormuz. al-monitor.com A US missile struck the Iranian island of Larak on Wednesday, the Tasnim news agency reported, in the latest attack to target the Islamic republic's islands in and around the Strait of Hormuz. | – Larak -…
(2026-07-22). Trump threatens Iran bridges, power as payback for Hormuz attacks. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to knock out one Iranian bridge or power plant in return for each attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, warning he was "not finished" with a war that has already cost Washington $37.5 billion. | "Any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by Missile, Rocket, Drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT," Trump wrote on social media, reiterating his longstanding threat to go after Iranian infrastructure.
(2026-07-22). Trump: US will attack Iranian bridge, power plant for every ship targeted in Hormuz. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump renewed his threats to attack Iranian infrastructure on Wednesday, saying the U.S. would attack a bridge or power planteach time Tehran targets a ship in the Strait of Hormuz."Any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by Missile, Rocket, Drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT, including those located next to, or in, the Capital City of Tehran," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
(2026-07-22). Amid supply chain crises, Trump administration targets occupied Western Sahara. peoplesworld.org 
Facing looming threats of a fertilizer shortage in the United States, the Trump administration issued a declaration on June 29 ordering a temporary suspension of tariffs on phosphate imports from Morocco. Prompted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) claims the move will reduce fertilizer prices by roughly 20%. …
(2026-07-22). Trump Threatens To Destroy One Bridge or Power Plant in Iran for Every Ship Targeted in Strait of Hormuz. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Wednesday threatened to destroy one bridge or power plant inside Iran for every ship that's attacked by Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz as the US-Iran war continues to rage. "From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether …
(2026-07-22). Trump Says Images of Bombed Iran School Could Be "AI" But Study Confirms U.S. Killed 140+ in Strike. democracynow.org 
On February 28, the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, missiles landed on Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school in the Iranian city of Minab, in a civilian area near the Strait of Hormuz. At least 121 schoolchildren were killed along with 26 teachers. Forensic Architecture and Sky News analyzed the attack, finding that the neighborhood was bombed a second time while families and rescuers were still on the ground. The Trump administration has repeatedly refused to take responsibility for the school strike, with President Trump even suggesting that images of the destruction were AI-generated. | "There were…
(2026-07-22). Burnham plunges UK deeper into war against Russia and Iran. wsws.org As he took office, Burnham's bellicose rhetoric against Moscow provoked an incident with a Russian warship in the Channel. Within 24 hours he then agreed to deepen collaboration with the Trump administration in its strikes against Iran.
(2026-07-22). US Troops Always Die For The US Alone. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic In the wake of the death of three American troops on a base in Jordan following a retaliatory attack by Iran, I've seen a lot of commentary online stating that they "died for Israel." This idea that Americans are dying for Israel has become an oft-repeated narrative since the US …
(2026-07-22). Iran Declares 'Dark Night' for US Radars, Strikes 3 Bases in Kuwait. orinocotribune.com The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) reported that it has destroyed multiple US military radar and communications facilities in the region, while the Iranian Army reported drone strikes on three US bases in Kuwait in ongoing retaliation for US violations. | The announcements were made in a series of statements issued early Tuesday, July 21, describing the latest phases of the IRGC's Operation Nasr-1 (Victory) 2 and the Army's Operation Sa'eqeh (Lightning) in response to the United States' renewed aggression against the Islamic Republic. | In its first statement, the IRGC said the second phase of wave 24 of…
(2026-07-22). Iran executes man over January protests, news agency says. al-monitor.com DUBAI, July 22 (Reuters) – Iran executed a man on charges linked to nationwide protests in January, an opposition group and the Iranian judiciary's official Mizan news agency reported on Wednesday.Mizan identified the man as Mehdi Khaneki and said he was executed for "operational actions" that benefited Israel, the United States and hostile groups, and for what it called crimes during the January protests. It said he also produced and possessed weapons.
(2026-07-22). Why Did Iran Target the US Occupation Base at Al-Tanf, Syria? orinocotribune.com By Vanessa Beeley — Jul 19, 2026 | On Friday, July 17, Iran carried out an extensive attack on the US occupation base at Al-Tanf in Syria. A drone and missile strike targeted a US Special Operations Command base in south-eastern Syria..the first strike on Syrian territory since the toppling of the former government in December 2024. | In a statement, the IRGC said its aerospace forces conducted what it described as the 11th phase of "Operation Nasr-2," targeting the strategically located base near Syria's borders with Iraq and Jordan. | The IRGC further claimed the attack destroyed a radar installation and s…
(2026-07-22). "Unlimited Money for Bombs" : Democrats Slam Hegseth for Seeking $67B for Iran War. democracynow.org 
The U.S. is continuing to strike Iran for an 11th straight day. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday revealed the cost of the war on Iran has soared to over $37 billion during an appearance before the Senate Appropriations Committee. However, independent estimates and media reports based on internal leaks suggest the true figure is much higher. Hegseth is now seeking $80 billion more from Congress, including $67 billion for the war on Iran. | "You're requesting billions of dollars in supplemental funding for a war that you said would last for weeks and that the president has no plan or ability to…
(2026-07-22). Trump threatens Iran bridges, power plants over Hormuz attacks. al-monitor.com The warning comes as Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington remains open to negotiations with Tehran.
(2026-07-22). Why Doesn't Trump Want More Talks with Iran? Will War Pressure Really Work? thinktank.pk Donald Trump's latest declaration that the United States has "no interest" in further talks with Iran marks one of the most significant shifts in Washington's Middle East strategy in 2026. For months, the White House insisted that diplomacy remained possible, even as military confrontations intensified. Now, the administration argues that negotiations are pointless unless Iran …
(2026-07-22). Egypt in talks with energy majors for multi-year LNG supply deal, sources say. newarab.com 
The talks come as Egypt's domestic production struggles to keep pace with rising demand and as global LNG markets remain tight during the Iran conflict, which has curtailed shipping through the
(2026-07-22). Pakistan thought it won the peace. Now, it could be dragged into war. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-07-22). How Trump uses Truth Social to manipulate markets and pocket millions. wsws.org In 2025, Trump made at least 44 stock purchases of 21 different companies within a week of posting a complimentary Truth Social message about the firms, their executives or their products.
(2026-07-22). Lebanon PM says Beirut working for Israeli. al-monitor.com Lebanon is working towards a "complete Israeli withdrawal" from areas it occupies, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Wednesday on a visit to a village where Lebanon's army recently deployed. | Under a US-sponsored agreement signed last month, Lebanon's army is meant to disarm Hezbollah and the Israeli military is to withdraw from "pilot zones" where Lebanese forces will subsequently deploy.
(2026-07-22). Lebanon, Israel to hold next talks in Italy on August 4, Lebanese official says. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, July 22 (Reuters) – Lebanon and Israel are scheduled to hold their next round of U.S.-brokered talks on August 4 in Italy, a Lebanese official told Reuters on Wednesday, as the two countries begin implementing a plan for Israeli withdrawals and Lebanese army deployments in southern Lebanon.The two longtime foes have held more than three months of face-to-face talks, billed as a way to put a permanent end to hostilities since a new war erupted on March 2between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, triggered by the wider regional conflict.
(2026-07-22). WHO Lebanon chief to TNA on toll of Israel's war on healthcare. newarab.com 
Standing beside the windows of "This is where I was on 8 April," he recalls, the day Israel announced it had struck more than 100 targets across Lebanon in just 10 minutes during one of the war's most intensive From the fourth floor, he watched Israeli warplanes strike Beirut as smoke billowed across the city. He remai…
(2026-07-22). Ancient Lebanese city of Tyre added to heritage danger list. al-monitor.com Tyre, an ancient Phoenician city in southern Lebanon bombarded by Israel over recent months, was added Tuesday to the UNESCO list of world heritage sites in danger. | The ancient city, founded some 4,700 years ago, is home to two protected sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a Roman triumphal arch and a hippodrome dating from the second century.
(2026-07-22). Gaza, the West Bank, and the Weight of an Unfinished History. fpif.org Every bomb dropped on Gaza was, in some part, paid for by American taxpayers. The United States has provided Israel with more military aid than any other country—over $3.8 billion annually under a long-standing agreement, with tens of billions more approved since October 2023. That makes the current crisis in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon not just a Middle East story but a U.S. foreign policy story, one where Washington holds more leverage than it has chosen to use. | The roots of the current conflict go back to 1948, when an estimated 700,000 Palestinians were displaced from their homes in what Palestin…
(2026-07-22). Lebanese Army Continues Pilot Zone Deployment, Israel Continues Attacks. news.antiwar.com On the second day of Lebanon's Army deploying into the "pilot zone" villages in the country's south, officials are trying to make much of this being the beginning of an end to the Israeli military occupation of the entire country, while from Israel's perspective, the signs are that very little has changed. Israeli artillery attacks …
(2026-07-22). Why Trump's Allies in Israel AIPAC's on the Hill are in Trouble. scheerpost.com H. Scott Prosterman Informed Comment The winds of political change are blowing within Israel. A refreshing development is the emergence of the "A Place for Us All" Party, an alliance of Israelis and Israeli Arabs, which arose from the "Standing Together" social grassroots movement. Headed by Alon-Lee Green and Rula Daood. the movement's membership has …
(2026-07-22). Who enabled Israel's genocide? Norman Finkelstein answers. newarab.com 
Norman Finkelstein's latest book,
(2026-07-22). Do Genocides Have An Ending?: A doctor's diary from Gaza. newarab.com 
Since 2023, much of what the world has seen on screens has been images of airstrikes and destruction. However, what has remained largely unseen is how Palestinians have endured these difficult conditions inside
(2026-07-22). Cuba's Foreign Ministry denounces slanderous campaign by the U.S. State Department. radiohc.cu Statement from the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly rejecting the new slanderous campaign by the U.S. Department of State against the island, published in its entirety on the Cubaminrex website. | Cuba rejects, in the strongest terms, the report published on July 20 by the United States Department of State, concerning Cuba's alleged subversive influence against that country. It is a mediocre propaganda pamphlet. It seeks to bolster the mendacious message that Cuba constitutes a threat to the United States, a pretext that the U.S. government uses for collective punishment and genocide against the Cuban p…
(2026-07-22). Don't Say Israel: Analyzing and Combating Censorship and Propaganda. projectcensored.org On this episode of the Project Censored Show, co-host Mickey Huff speaks with media scholar Robin Andersen about her latest book, The Complicit Lens: US Media's Coverage of Israel's Genocide in Gaza. They discuss the distortions in Western media coverage and the lack of journalistic ethics and accountability among the…
(2026-07-22). William Lawrence Is Running in a Purple Michigan District — on His Pro-Palestine Credentials. theintercept.com 
In key swing districts across the country, Democratic Party leaders have backed centrist candidates with carefully calibrated positions on charged issues such as artificial intelligence and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. | William Lawrence is running a very different campaign. | In a purple congressional district in Michigan, Lawrence, a co-founder of the progressive Sunrise Movement, is calling for a moratorium on new data centers and labeling Israel's war in Gaza a genocide. | The approach mirrors that of Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who has endorsed Lawrence. | Both men are making…
(2026-07-22). Cuba, China and UNDP promote digital transformation project. radiohc.cu The workshop "Digital Transformation for Cuban Society: Improving Access and Inclusion to Digital Services" recently presented the joint project between Cuba, China and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), aimed at strengthening the technological infrastructure of the Cuban government's Soberanía Digital Information and Services Platform, the Ministry of Communications stated on its Facebook page, citing information from the Soberanía platform.
(2026-07-22). Open Arms director reaffirms solidarity with Cuba during visit to UNEAC. radiohc.cu àìscar Camps, director of the Spanish NGO Open Arms, visited the headquarters of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) on Tuesday, where he promised to return to premiere a video about the rescue mission they carry out in the Mediterranean. | According to the institution's Facebook page, Camps and his wife, Marlene Fautsch, were received by Marta Bonet, president of UNEAC, and its vice president, Magda Resik, who thanked them for their visit to Cuba and their solidarity. | The director of Open Arms asserted that their decision to cross the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, and the Caribbean at a time…
(2026-07-22). Opposition to socialism unites MAGA and corporate Democrats. peoplesworld.org 
On the surface, Donald Trump's Secretary of State and the disgruntled ex-staffers and consultants who circulate around groups like Third Way and the Democratic Leadership Council's old network would seem to have nothing in common. Rubio wants Cuba's government overthrown and its assets sold off to the highest bidder. The centrist Democrats mostly just want …
(2026-07-22). Population in Cuba continues to decline. radiohc.cu Cuba's population continues to decline, with a demographic profile characterized by low fertility, increased mortality, persistent aging, and high internal and external migration. | The deputy head of the National Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI), Juan Carlos Alfonso, specified that the country's effective population at the end of 2025 was 9,434,593 inhabitants, representing a decrease of 313,414 people compared to the previous year. | According to Alfonso, this downward trend, which has been common since 2021, is primarily due to the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic and the country's complex situ…
(2026-07-22). China rejects U.S. State Department report on Cuba. radiohc.cu Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, refuted recent US accusations of alleged intelligence cooperation with Cuba, as outlined in a recent State Department report. | In a press conference, the Chinese spokesperson also reaffirmed his country's support for Cuba in defending its sovereignty, Prensa Latina reported. | Lin Jian called the claims in the document, titled "Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism," unfounded. The report alleges that China uses Cuba's geographic location to gather intelligence against the United States. | The diplomat affirmed that relations between Beijing and Hava…
(2026-07-22). Can Cuba outlast Marco Rubio? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-07-22). Medicuba S.A. denuncia retención de medicamento para el tratamiento de la epilepsia por causa del bloqueo. radiohc.cu La empresa Medicuba S.A. denunció un nuevo capítulo del bloqueo impuesto por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra Cuba, tras la retención en el puerto de Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, de dos contenedores con Valproato de Sodio de 500 mg en tabletas, un medicamento para el tratamiento de la epilepsia…
(2026-07-22). Una activista entregada totalmente a la labor solidaria con Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Elena Masera Arigone entrega su tiempo y energías a trabajar voluntariamente en la filial de Tesino de la Asociación de Amistad Suiza-Cuba, con el mérito de ser la persona anónima que administra los fondos para financiar los proyectos solidarios que benefician al pueblo cubano. | Su grupo cuenta con unos 250 miembros que cada año pagan una cuota monetaria y realizan donaciones en dinero o en productos y medicamentos, para hacer llegar a la isla caribeña. Además, organizan actividades culturales para incrementar los fondos con la venta de artesanías, comida tradicional cubana y mojitos. | ´En esos eventos cu…
(2026-07-22). Cuba actualiza sus indicadores demográficos. radiohc.cu 
Al cierre de 2025, la población efectiva cubana se calculó en 9 434 593 habitantes, lo que representa un descenso de 313 414 personas con respecto al año anterior. | Así lo refirió Juan Carlos Alonso Fraga, vicejefe de la Oficina Nacional de Estadística e Información (ONEI), en conferencia de prensa, quien precisó que la cifra, divulgada a partir de la actualización de los indicadores demográficos, ratifica la tendencia decreciente que experimenta el país desde 2021, con una tasa de crecimiento de -32,7 por mil habitantes, impulsada fundamentalmente por el saldo migratorio negativo. | Las estadísticas oficiales r…
(2026-07-22). Enérgico rechazo a nueva campaña calumniosa del Departamento de Estado. radiohc.cu Sin poder disimular la oculta admiración por la epopeya de la Revolución cubana, el informe muestra el pavor de una superpotencia nuclear ante el ejemplo del ideal de justicia social y de defensa de la soberanía. Demuestra un complejo de inferioridad hacia un programa de país que prioriza al pueblo por encima de las élites…
(2026-07-22). Cuban ambassador to the Vatican highlights the island's revolutionary struggle. radiohc.cu The Cuban ambassador to the Holy See, Leyde Rodríguez, told the press that his country is currently facing the challenge of increased political aggression from the United States, against which his people are rising up in their revolutionary struggle. | In an interview with the Italian digital newspaper Il SudEst, the diplomat noted that July 26 marks the 73rd anniversary of the attacks on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks by young people led by the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro. | These were events of great historical significance, marking "the continuation of the Cuban…
(2026-07-22). Morocco to host first Gaza multinational force drills: reports. newarab.com 
Morocco is set to host the first training exercise for a planned multinational force expected to operate in Gaza under a US-backed post-war plan, according to Israeli media. | Israel's public broadcaster Kan 11 reported that the foundational exercise will take place in the coming weeks as part of Representatives from the US-led command headquarters in Kiryat Gat have reportedly travelled to Rabat to coordinate the first joint military exercise with the Moroccan armed forces. | The programme will repo…
(2026-07-22). Press Freedom Under Pressure: Media, Academia, and Gaza. projectcensored.org On this episode of the Project Censored show, co-host Mickey Huff talks with media scholar Bill Yousman about press censorship, establishment propaganda, and attacks on academic freedom around issues pertaining to the war on Gaza. Yousman recently edited a special issue of the journal Democratic Communiqué on "Freedom of Expression,…
(2026-07-22). Venezuela: Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 5,278. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( To date, authorities have confirmed 5,278 fatalities—an increase of 70 deaths compared to the previous daily report. The total number of injured citizens stands at 16,740, while national and international emergency teams have successfully rescued 6,462 people alive from the rubble. | Official medical registries indicate that…
(2026-07-22). FMs of Belarus, Kyrgyzstan discuss bilateral cooperation. eng.belta.by During an official visit to Kyrgyzstan, Belarusian Foreign Affairs Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov met with Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Affairs Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev on 22 July.
(2026-07-22). Teachers at AFT Convention plan multi-front battle against MAGA. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Say what you will about the Teachers/AFT, but they're not afraid to speak out on controversial issues. From the war on Iran to Medicare for All, the 3,000 delegates to their convention in mid-July in D.C. pulled no punches. Their just-concluded convention in D.C. included resolutions demanding not just an end to the U.S. war …
(2026-07-22). 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?
(2026-07-22). Not Even Israelis Are Willing To Die For Israel. caitlinjohnstone.com.au And Other Notes: ; ⚪ ‚ùñ | Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich While Smotrich is certainly correct that it…
(2026-07-22). Ukraine: America's Enduring Proxy War on Russia. scheerpost.com Eisenhower's warning that US policy would be captured by a scientific-technological elite supplies a specific reason the US sustains the Ukraine war: Ukraine has become a unique, live-fire laboratory for AI warfare at scale. Jeffrey D. Sachs & Sybil Fares Common Dreams In his farewell address of January 1961, Dwight Eisenhower warned Americans against the …
(2026-07-21). Push to make AI a resource for all hailed. ecns.cn China's vision to turn artificial intelligence from an expensive frontier technology into a resource for affordable, widely accessible applications will bring huge benefits to more countries, businesses and ordinary people worldwide, said leading industry experts and company executives.
(2026-07-22). Inside Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain With Neo-Nazis, Reform Defectors and Associated Rogues. bylinetimes.com When he launched Restore Britain back in 2025, Since then, what began as a mere pressure group has transformed into a fully-fledged political party, and despite overtures to cross-party appeal, Restore Britain is amassing an extreme support base among its members…
(2026-07-21). PBOC adds $15 billion to relending quota for flood control, disaster relief. ecns.cn China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), said it has added 100 billion yuan (about $14.7 billion) to its agricultural and small-business relending quota to support flood control, disaster relief and post-disaster reconstruction.
(2026-07-22). Man Who Recruited Women For Jeffrey Epstein Found Dead In Home. newsone.com 
Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty | A man who recruited models for Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his home near Paris. So anyway, what are y'all doing for lunch today? |
(2026-07-22). Lukashenko congratulates People's Artist of Russia Oleg Gazmanov on birthday. eng.belta.by Your songs unite people of different generations and nationalities, filling the hearts of devoted fans with optimism, creative energy, and love for the Motherland, the head of state noted.
(2026-07-22). Saudi Arabia Releases 'Umrah and Visit Guide': Key Insights. ummid.com The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has released, on its official website 'haj.gov.sa', 'Umrah and Visit Guide' — a comprehensive guide for pilgrims, in sixteen languages, including Arabic, Urdu and English.
(2026-07-21). China ranks as Bali's second-largest source of foreign tourists. ecns.cn China has become Bali's second-largest source of foreign tourists, with arrivals from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) and Taiwan maintaining double-digit annual growth in recent years, Chinese Consul General in Denpasar Zhang Zhisheng said Tuesday at a tourism safety meeting hosted by the consulate.
(2026-07-22). 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.
(2026-07-22). The kingmaker paradox: Palestinian parties and Israel's election. newarab.com 
(2026-07-22). Sun Yingsha retains women's singles world No. 1 ranking for four straight years. ecns.cn Chinese table tennis star Sun Yingsha has remained top of the women's singles world rankings for four consecutive years, World Table Tennis announced on Tuesday.
(2026-07-22). 15 years since fascist Anders Behring Breivik massacred 77 people in Norway. wsws.org Fifteen years later, it is no longer a matter of pointing merely to aspects of Breivik's demented world outlook that correspond with mainstream political discourse. A fascist now sits in the White House.
(2026-07-22). European heatwave drives surge in Jiangmen fan exports. ecns.cn Jiangmen Customs in south China's Guangdong Province is helping local fan manufacturers accelerate exports to Europe, where a prolonged heatwave has driven up demand for energy-efficient cooling appliances.
(2026-07-22). 'A profound tragedy': Protests in Italy over Moroccan's death. newarab.com 
Italy's Moroccan community has demanded an independent investigation into Thousands of
(2026-07-22). The age of founder control. mronline.org 
Tech billionaires increasingly control our digital spaces, infrastructure, and society. How can we fight surveillance capitalism?>
(2026-07-21). Foreign vlogger debunks flawed rhetoric behind western Xinjiang allegations. ecns.cn Most of the so-called "evidence" behind Western allegations against Xinjiang is prefaced by words of uncertainty, like "This could be happening", "This may be happening", noted Fernando Munoz Bernal, a Colombian vlogger who has travelled in Xinjiang many times.
(2026-07-22). 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.
(2026-07-22). Japan: Flag Desecration Law Violates Free Speech. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Japan's chief cabinet secretary, Minoru Kihara, bows to members of the House of Councilors after lawmakers passed a law prohibiting desecration of the national flag, Tokyo, July 17, 2026. | © 2026 Eugene Hoshiko/AP Photo…
(2026-07-22). Reject One Nation's call to return to White Australia. socialist-alliance.org 
Pauline Hanson's podcast interview with far-right British figure Tommy Robinson has cleared up any ambiguity about the meaning of One Nation's call for a "monocultural" Australia, argues Peter Boyle.
(2026-07-22). Ministry of Commerce responds to EU fine on AliExpress. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Wednesday expressed strong dissatisfaction and grave concern over the European Commission's decision to fine AliExpress 550 million euros (about $576.7 million) under the EU Digital Services Act.
(2026-07-22). The bloody legacy of Lindsey Graham in the Middle East. newarab.com 
The tributes that followed Lindsey Graham's death predictably described him as a tireless defender of American leadership, a committed internationalist and a politician willing to cross party lines. Benjamin Netanyahu Across the Middle East, his idea of leadership meant invasions, regime change, collective punishment, unconditional support fo…
(2026-07-22). Is China's State Media Using ASEAN to Push Its South China Sea Narrative? thinktank.pk The latest Global Times article argues that the Philippines deliberately provoked a confrontation at Ren'ai Jiao (Second Thomas Shoal) to "hijack" the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meetings and mobilize Western support against China. It presents Beijing as a defender of regional stability while portraying Manila as acting on behalf of external powers. This narrative reflects a …
(2026-07-22). China targets 56.4% forest and grassland coverage by 2030. ecns.cn China aims to raise its forest and grassland coverage rate to 56.4% by 2030, according to a newly released five-year plan for forestry and grassland conservation and utilization, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA) said on Wednesday.
(2026-07-22). Moms of Black babies more likely to be flagged to police over alleged pregnancy drug use. peoplesworld.org 
The mothers of Black newborns are more likely than those of White newborns to be referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy, according to The Marshall Project's new analysis of child welfare data from eight states. The referrals are often the result of unreliable hospital drug tests performed at childbirth that are easily misinterpreted and …
(2026-07-22). Peru's president-elect Keiko Fujimori calls for mega-prisons modeled on Bukele's CECOT. wsws.org The prison plan has won establishment-wide approval spanning the entire spectrum of bourgeois parties.
(2026-07-22). d4vd Murder Case: Preliminary Hearing Begins For Singer Accused Of Killing 14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas. newsone.com 
Source: Pool / Getty | Singer and songwriter d4vd appeared in court on July 21 for a preliminary hearing in connection with his ongoing murder case surrounding the 2025 death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered remains were discovered inside a Tesla linked to the artist. | d4vd Murder case: What happened at the preliminary hearing?: | According to
(2026-07-22). China to build national zero carbon factories, computing facilities. ecns.cn China will begin building national level zero carbon factories and computing facilities, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said Wednesday.
(2026-07-22). Israeli Forces Detain Then Release Multiple Locals in Southwest Syria. news.antiwar.com Israeli incursions into southwest Syria continued today, with some reports of incursions into the Quneitra Governorate but substantially more reported in and around western Daraa, where multiple detentions were reported. A young man who was reported captured in Quneitra near the border with the occupied Golan Heights on Monday. After more than 24 hours in …
(2026-07-22). From Steel Nationalisation to Plug-In Solar: Keir Starmer's Final Acts in Government. bylinetimes.com Keir Starmer got a lot done in his last week in office. Much of it you'll be forgiven for missing, since the media was focused on the man about to take his job. | But these are some major changes that the now-former PM will be hoping adds to his legacy. It may not be noticed now, but it may be in a few years. | The announcements below are from the 12th July to the 19th, Keir Starmer's last full week in office. So this is just a snapshot of his final flourishes. There's a lot in here nonetheless. |
| Plug-In Solar: | Byline Times spotted some legislation quietly laid just before Starmer's departur…
(2026-07-22). Israel and War in the Gulf: Don't Worry Be Happy. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-07-22). Navy Picks RAACM-ER Low-Cost Cruise Missile For Program To Help Arm Allies. twz.com 
(2026-07-22). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 21 July 2026: How much longer can Russia fight? gilbertdoctorow.com It was very enjoyable to be back with Judge Napolitano today following his return from vacation. Our chat covered a great many of the questions surrounding the state of the Russia-Ukraine war today: whether the Russians are truly winning on the ground or are being pushed back and losing territory as out-going Ukrainian commander General …
(2026-07-22). China handles 34.17b cross-regional passenger trips in the first half of 2026. ecns.cn China handled 34.17 billion cross-regional passenger trips in the first half of 2026, the Ministry of Transport said on Wednesday.
(2026-07-22). The Cherokee War of 1776: A timely volume for the U.S.' 250th anniversary. mronline.org 
Countless historians writing Cherokee history have maintained that the majority of Cherokees remained at peace with the American colonists during the so-called American Revolution.
(2026-07-21). China's airlines expand network to more than 1,000 regular routes. ecns.cn Chinese airlines now operate more than 1,000 regular routes, with international passenger services connecting 177 cities in 80 countries across five continents, a civil aviation official said Tuesday.
(2026-07-22). Voters are forcing Democrats to shift on Israel, but this doesn't mean U.S. support is ending anytime soon. mondoweiss.net 
When 100 Democrats voted last week to block $3.3 million in U.S. aid to Israel, it was the clearest sign yet that lawmakers are responding to voters' overwhelming sentiment. But it still remains unclear whether this will lead to actual policy change.
(2026-07-22). Dream Roads: A Village Boy's Arduous Journey in Self-Making. ummid.com Published by BlueRose One (New Delhi-London) in March 2026, Dream Roads takes you to a memorable journey of a young boy born into a nondescript and distant village Dengatoli of the erstwhile Purnea district (now part of the Kishanganj district), in the State of Bihar in India.
(2026-07-22). Meet Andy Burnham, Britain's Accidental Prime Minister. ummid.com Andy Burnham became Britain's 7th Prime Minister in a decade on Monday, July 20, 2026, without a single vote cast by the wider public.
(2026-07-21). Magnitude-5.0 earthquake strikes SW China's Yunnan. ecns.cn A 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Mojiang Hani Autonomous County in Pu'er City, southwest China's Yunnan Province at 7: 43 p.m. on Tuesday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
(2026-07-22). Ukrainian F-16 Scored First Air-To-Air Kill Against A Russian Fighter: Top U.S. General. twz.com 
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(2026-07-22). Autoworkers denounce threat by UAW official against rank-and-file presidential candidate Will Lehman. wsws.org One young worker responded to the threats by saying, "They're trying to shut you up. And they usually only do that when somebody's telling the truth."
(2026-07-22). Egypt, Sudan brace for crisis as Ethiopia tightens GERD flows. newarab.com 
Egyptian water experts warn of severe repercussions from the failure of Ethiopian authorities to release sufficient amounts of water from the dam, amid delayed rainfall in the Horn of Africa. | Meanwhile, Egyptian officials cite what they categorize…
(2026-07-22). Belarus' border service: Truck queue to Poland up by 160 over past 24hrs. eng.belta.by The queue of trucks at the border with Poland has grown by 160 vehicles over the past 24 hours, Belarus State Border Committee told BelTA.
(2026-07-22). Algeria launches digital map of colonial environmental crimes. newarab.com 
The platform was unveiled on 7 July during the first session of the Joint Ministerial Committee on Environmental Memory, under the supervision of Algeria's Ministry of Environment, coinciding with the 64th anniversary…
(2026-07-21). China's central bank adds 100 bln yuan to relending quota for flood control, disaster relief. ecns.cn China's central bank has increased its agricultural and small-business relending quota by 100 billion yuan (about 14.7 billion U.S. dollars) to support flood control, disaster relief and post-disaster reconstruction, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) said on Tuesday.
(2026-07-22). U.S. announces 'counterterrorism' push against leftist groups, pro-Palestine voices. mronline.org 
Secretary of State Rubio announced the new 'counterterrorism' strategy during a conference in Washington despite the lack of evidence showing a threat from left-wing groups.
(2026-07-22). Watch: Husband in Delhi Police, Wife Protesting at Jantar Mantar with Son. ummid.com In an incident seen as a strong warning to Narendra Modi Government, a woman came in front of the camera to openly declare that she came to protest at Jantar Mantar despite her husband serving with the Delhi Police.
(2026-07-22). Mothership Sought By Navy For Southern Command Operations. twz.com 
The U.S. Navy is "The Special Mission Vessel is envisioned as a versatile 'mothership' designed to significantly enhance mar…
(2026-07-22). Israel targets X users, right-wing media with $2 million ad push. responsiblestatecraft.org The Israeli government paid a Republican Party-aligned public affairs company $9.9 million to advertise and promote content in American social media and news sites, according to a new
(2026-07-22). China voices strong dissatisfaction, opposition to EU's fine on AliExpress. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Wednesday voiced strong dissatisfaction and serious concern over the European Commission's decision to fine AliExpress 550 million euros (about $627 million) under the EU's Digital Services Act.
(2026-07-22). Monte Dwyer: The forecast for Karl Stefanovic after Today. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-22). How an AI research tool helped challenge support for police violence in Brazil. globalvoices.org 
Two organizations used a chatbox interviewer to measure the public pulse on police raids and crimeGlobal VoicesArt by Marcas, used with permission. | This article, written by Daniel Stanley, Marianna Araujo and Diogo Santos, is published here through an agreement between Instituto Fogo Cruzado and Future Narratives Lab with Global Voices. For more information, see the report (2026-07-22). Shenzhen railway handles over 11 million passenger trips in first 20 days of summer rush. ecns.cn Shenzhen's railway network handled 11.43 million passenger arrivals and departures in the first 20 days of the summer travel rush from July 1 to 20, up 0.03% year on year, according to Shenzhen railway authorities Tuesday.
(2026-07-22). Amid declining popularity, AIPAC forced underground in midterms. newarab.com 
The However, what's different this time is widespread In the 2022 midterms, around 98 percent of AIPAC-endorsed candidates were able to win. In 2…
(2026-07-22). Republicans Push Voter ID by Comparing It to Olive Garden's "Pasta Pass" truthout.org In a press conference this week, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) pushed for voter ID laws, citing the fact that private industries sometimes require identification — including the Olive Garden. "Show a picture to vote — not a complicated subject," Scalise said, adding, "Nowadays, if you want to go to Olive Garden to get unlimited pasta, you gotta show a picture ID."… |
(2026-07-22). Pro-Israel activists writhe over Ms. Rachel post on army funding. newarab.com 
Pro-Israel activists were sent spinning into rage after children's entertainer The outburst is the latest against Ms. Rachel, who has become a leading advocate for the safety of children in Palestine and other parts of the world devastated by war. | "It's not Christian to vote to fund Israel's military when they are…
(2026-07-22). Canada FM urges Middle East de-escalation, calls South China Sea confrontation. al-monitor.com MANILA, July 22 (Reuters) – Canada is calling for a de-escalation and a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East, with the situation "quite grave", its foreign minister Anita Anand said on Wednesday on the sidelines of an ASEAN meeting. She also reaffirmed Canada's support for international law in addressing tensions in the South China Sea during meetings with Southeast Asian counterparts in Manila.
(2026-07-22). Lukashenko congratulates People's Artist of Belarus Valentina Gaevaya on her anniversary. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko wished Valentina Gaevaya many years of life, strong health, happiness, and well-being.
(2026-07-22). The Zumwalt-class destroyer is an ever-growing boondoggle. responsiblestatecraft.org After
(2026-07-22). 27 missing, including 11 children, after two boats capsize off Papua New Guinea. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific reporters Concern is mounting for up to 27 people missing at sea in Papua New Guinea's Islands region. Bad weather has hampered the search for the crew on at least two boats who were registered as missing on Saturday. The incident involved several staff of the East New Britain Provincial Health Authority and…
(2026-07-22). Rubio meets Wang, discusses laying groundwork for Chinese US visit. al-monitor.com By Michael MartinaMANILA, July 22 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he discussed with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday the need to identify areas of cooperation to lay the groundwork for a "very positive visit" to Washington in September by President Xi Jinping.Meeting with Wang in Manila on the sidelines of a regional gathering led by the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN, Rubio said both sides had differences, but their job was to manage them and ensure they do not get out of control.
(2026-07-22). An Urgent Blueprint For 'How to Close a Camp'. scheerpost.com Britta Shoot Prism Journalist John Washington's new book explains how fighting and closing detention centers is critical in the larger battle to stop immigration enforcement Since the start of President Donald Trump's second term, dozens of immigrants have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. Between January and July 6 this year, at least 21 individuals have died …
(2026-07-22). US, Saudi Arabia set to sign nuclear agreement: What to know. al-monitor.com The agreement would allow US companies to build uranium enrichment facilities in Saudi Arabia for its civilian nuclear program.
(2026-07-22). 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.
(2026-07-22). Extreme heatwave grips Tunisia as wide power cuts fuel frustration. al-monitor.com In Tunisia long power outages across the country have added to the strain of an intense heatwave, with temperatures as high as 49C, leaving many fearing for their livelihoods. | Power and water cuts have affected parts of Tunisia in previous summers, but this year's outages have spread across much of the country.
(2026-07-22). 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.
(2026-07-22). Beijing's digital economy expands 7.8% in H1. ecns.cn Beijing's digital economy grew 7.8% year on year in the first half of 2026, with core digital industries increasing 9.8%, driving overall economic growth, according to local authorities.
(2026-07-22). Trump wants to deny healthcare to impoverished cancer patients. Welcome to the great American cruelty regime. therealnews.com 
A few weeks ago, we argued Well, this week a rule was issued by Medicare and Medicaid services that shows just how proficient the Trump administration is at inflicting pain. And the co…
(2026-07-22). Nolan Wells Independent Autopsy Findings: Here's What We Know. newsone.com 
Source: Wells Family GoFundMe / Screenshot | The parents of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells stood alongside nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump on July 22 during a news conference at the 117th NAACP National Convention
(2026-07-22). Cathy Hughes Dedicates Key To Washington, D.C. To Urban One Employees. newsone.com 
Source: Derek White / Getty | Urban One founder Cathy Hughes joined The QuickSilva Morning Show on 92Q to reflect on receiving the key to Washington, D.C., one of the city's highest honors. | During the conversation with QuickSilva, Porkchop and Chey Parker, Hughes made it clear that she does not view the recognition as hers alone. | "That key belongs to each and every one of us at Urban One," Hughes said. "It represents every employee who does the heavy lifting each and every day." | Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser presented Hughes with the key in recognition of her contributions to the city, Black media…
(2026-07-22). "Empire of Abuse" : MAGA Influencers Andrew & Tristan Tate Arrested on Rape & Sex Trafficking Charges. democracynow.org 
Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in Miami after British authorities issued new rape and sex trafficking charges against them. The brothers, dual British-U.S. citizens, are prominent in the far-right, hypermasculine online community known as the "manosphere." They previously lived in Romania, where in 2023 prosecutors filed a criminal indictment against them for human trafficking, while Andrew faces a rape charge. Despite the charges, they were freed from travel restrictions in Romania early last year after White House officials reportedly took an interest in their case. | "Andrew Tate…
(2026-07-21). China unveils corpus to push advanced tech research. ecns.cn China unveiled a national scientific corpus platform called "Aocang" at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on Friday, aiming to boost AI-driven research.
(2026-07-22). Indigenous nations rally to save Bears Ears National Monument. cpusa.org 
Tribal Nations continue to rally in the face of the rapacious Trump regime's onslaught to reduce the Bears Ears National Monument in southern Utah. On July 13, Trump by executive action ordered the drastic reduction of the Bears Ears National Monument by 90%. This means that 1.24 million acres will lose national monument protection. Within 60 days the removed lands will become vulnerable to greed-obsessed mineral leasing, mining claims and other voracious corporate land exploitation. | The stage is being set for renewed legal battles over one of Indian Country's most sacred landscapes. Tribal Nations throughou…
(2026-07-22). Hong Kong Book Fair closes with 990,000 visits across three concurrent events. ecns.cn The 36th Hong Kong Book Fair closed Tuesday alongside the 9th Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and the 6th Snack World, together drawing 990,000 visitors over seven days, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council said.
(2026-07-22). Delhi Police Baton Charge, Hurl Tear Gas Shells on Students, Youth. ummid.com Delhi Police Monday July 20, 2026 baton charged and hurled tear gas shells on students and youth protesting against paper leaks, unemployment, inflation and other issues plaguing the country today under the Narendra Modi government.
(2026-07-22). Beyond net zero: toward a carbon symbiosis society. onlineopinion.com.au Why the future depends on balancing human prosperity, energy security, and environmental stewardship.
(2026-07-22). Exhibit at Canada's Human Rights Museum Shatters Myths About Israel's Founding. truthout.org For decades, Ramsey Zeid's parents have passed down stories about their home village of Bayt Nabala — and its destruction when the State of Israel was created in 1948. And for just as long, the Palestinian couple, who now live in the Canadian province of Manitoba, had to counter attempts to brush away their experiences during the Nakba — the forcible displacement of about 750,000… |
(2026-07-22). Ex-IG Explains Why Delhi Police Action Against Students Must be Probed. ummid.com The use of force by personnel in plain clothes against students and children during the 'Parliament March' held at Jantar Mantar on July 20, 2026 was Illegal, Unlawful, Excessive, Punitive, and Repressive.
(2026-07-22). Oman's Foreign Minister To The West: You've Been Containing The Wrong Country. scheerpost.com Mitchell Plitnick, Mondoweiss. 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. Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi penned an op-ed for the French outlet Le Monde on Tuesday. The article …
(2026-07-22). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-07-22). 'Godzilla vs Kong' actress Kaylee Hottle dies at 18 in tragic car crash in US. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Actress Kaylee Hottle, who won the hearts of audiences with her performance as Jia in Godzilla vs. Kong, has died in a tragic road accident in the United States. She was 18 years old.Kay | 'Godzilla vs Kong' actress Kaylee Hottle dies at 18 in tragic car crash in US…
(2026-07-21). China sweeps International Mathematical Olympiad with six golds. ecns.cn China topped the team standings at the 67th International Mathematical Olympiad in Shanghai, with all six contestants winning gold medals and three achieving perfect scores, CCTV News reported.
(2026-07-22). 'Waiting in the Wings' theater review: Women led play boldly tackles taboos on death and old age. peoplesworld.org 
The multi-talented London-born actor/playwright/composer Sir Noà´l Coward was renowned as the very soul of sophisticated Brit wit. However, when the chips were down, and Hitler's bombs were falling during the Battle of Britain, Coward courageously turned his talents to the war effort, writing, co-directing (with David Lean) and co-starring as a Naval captain aboard a …
(2026-07-22). Pat Oliphant, prizewinning giant of political cartooning, dies at 90. peoplesworld.org 
(2026-07-22). The way forward in the struggle of Istanbul's àáapa Medical Faculty refectory workers. wsws.org The resistance at àáapa is part of a rising wave of class struggle in Türkiye. In recent months, many sections of the working class, above all the miners, have entered into battle for their unpaid wages and rights.
(2026-07-22). Exclusive: Iran — Pakistan, what is really happening in the diplomatic front. thealtworld.com The Bab al-Mandab is not closed. It is loaded. | Earlier this week, Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni arrived in Islamabad leading a substantial delegation. By Tuesday, he had met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir and his Pakistani counterpart, Mohsin Naqvi. | This was far from a routine border/security visit involving two neighbors. The key take away was the presence of the head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC): that means that energy — as in the possible construction, finally, of the Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline — sanctions and cross-border trade were cruci…
(2026-07-22). Mexican father killed by tractor-trailer while fleeing ICE operation in Florida. wsws.org Juan Jairo Coronilla Duran was the third immigrant father to die within eight days during violent operations conducted by the Trump administration's immigration Gestapo.
(2026-07-22). China adds 6.95 million new urban jobs in first half. ecns.cn China created 6.95 million new urban jobs in the first half of 2026, flat year on year, with the surveyed urban unemployment rate averaging 5.2%, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said Wednesday.
(2026-07-22). Insights | Bangladeshi youth delegation: 105 Years of CPC achievements hold great significance for Bangladesh and beyond. ecns.cn From investment cooperation to technological potential, the delegation members also shared their unique observations and expectations. Follow their perspectives to see how China-Bangladesh friendship is deepening and reaching new heights.
(2026-07-22). Australia: Educators form rank-and-file committee in Victoria amid rejection of sellout deal, mass strike tomorrow. wsws.org The continued attempts by the AEU bureaucracy to force through a sellout, and the mass opposition of educators, underscores the crucial importance of the new rank-and-file committee aimed at organising teachers and staff independently.
(2026-07-22). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-22). HKIA reports robust passenger, cargo growth in first half. ecns.cn Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded steady growth in both passenger and cargo traffic in the first half of this year, according to data released by the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) on Monday.
(2026-07-22). China hawks are losing the public opinion battle. responsiblestatecraft.org It sometimes seems easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of Washington's anti-China obsession.Congressional Republicans, on one side, are championing a staggering $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget that would
(2026-07-22). 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.
(2026-07-22). Trump Administration Prosecutes US Scientists Amid Severe Ebola Epidemic. truthout.org HAMILTON, Mont. — The Trump administration has stepped up arrests and public condemnation of federal scientists studying viruses as the world faces one of its worst Ebola epidemics. In June, Vincent Munster, an infectious disease researcher at the National Institutes of Health, was charged with bringing biological specimens into the U.S. without proper documents. Weeks later, Sen. |
(2026-07-22). 'Hello! China' tourism promotion campaign launched at Sydney Airport. ecns.cn The "Hello! China" tourism promotion campaign has been launched at the international terminal of Sydney Airport.
(2026-07-22). Original Yueju Opera production premieres in Hangzhou. ecns.cn An original modern Yueju Opera production titled Nàºban (The Women's Troupe) premiered in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Tuesday evening.
(2026-07-22). Belarus' grain harvest continues to move forward. eng.belta.by Belarusian farmers have harvested grain and leguminous crops (excluding corn, buckwheat, and millet) from 16% of the areas.
(2026-07-22). After Rahul Gandhi detained, India's 'Cockroach' vows to persist. newarab.com 
(2026-07-22). Nolan Wells Family's Independent Autopsy Finds 'Undetermined' Cause of Death. capitalbnews.org 
Just days after Nolan Wells' funeral, an attorney representing the family said an independent autopsy failed to identify a clear cause of death. "These findings are inconclusive … pending further investigation," Ben Crump said on Wednesday. The autopsy was performed by Dr. Roger Mitchell and funded by former NFL star Colin Kaepernick. On Monday, hundreds …
(2026-07-22). Insurgents or Insiders, a Zero Hour Conversation With Norman Solomon. progressivehub.net RJ ESKOW AND NORMAN SOLOMON | THE ZERO HOUR REPORT…
(2026-07-22). Microsoft's sustainability report discloses 80% emissions increase since 2020, reveals energy demand rivaling Denmark, leaves out massive new fossil gas buildout that will double company's pollution: analysis. mronline.org 
Stand.earth analysis finds Microsoft's energy-growth rate fastest among competitors, pollution growing 20% year-over-year.
(2026-07-22). Hajj 2027 Application Last Date Extended, Qurrah on July 30. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of application for Hajj 2027, and also announced the new Qurrah or Draw Date for the upcoming Hajj.
(2026-07-22). Close Pine Gap protesters challenge U.S. alliance. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-22). Belhydromet: Current weather favors potato growth, grass regrowth in Belarus. eng.belta.by Rains are increasing soil moisture levels, with the top layer locally becoming heavily waterlogged, BelTA leanred from Belhydromet.
(2026-07-22). China makes major breakthrough in hybrid rice breeding with high cloning efficiency. ecns.cn China has made a significant advance in hybrid rice breeding, with a research team developing a one-line hybrid rice that achieves a cloning efficiency stably above 99% while setting seed normally, according to Xinhua News Agency.
(2026-07-22). Heilongjiang smart agriculture training showcases intelligent breeding 5.0. ecns.cn A smart agriculture training program opened Tuesday in Jiansanjiang, part of the Beidahuang Group in Heilongjiang Province, showcasing frontier technologies including intelligent rice breeding 5.0, gene edited breeding and long term black soil monitoring.
(2026-07-22). 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.
(2026-07-22). RFK Jr. Says Cyclospora Outbreak Is 'Under Control' Lol, Sure Dog. newsone.com 
Source: AndreyPopov / Getty | An outbreak of Cyclospora has infected over 1,000 people in at least five states over the last couple of months. Despite the FDA walking back its original finding of the outbreak's source, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the outbreak is "under control" during a news conference on Tuesday. | You know, for some reason, I just don't believe him. |
(2026-07-22). 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.
(2026-07-22). Wong says region faces choice about its response to South China Sea. al-monitor.com MANILA, July 22 (Reuters) – Australia's foreign minister said on Wednesday that Asian countries face a choice in how they respond to instances of aggressive conduct in the South China Sea that were of concern to Canberra.A recent encounterin the South China Sea between China and the Philippines was a real concern, in addition to being destabilising and risky, Penny Wong said on the sidelines of a meeting led by the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN.
(2026-07-22). 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.
(2026-07-22). When 'Self Hand-Cuffed' Rahul Gandhi Shocked Narendra Modi. ummid.com Intensifying the party's protest against the union government, Rahul Gandhi Tuesday July 21, 2026 marched to the official residence of Prime Minister Modi and sat on a dharna along with Party President Mallikarjun Kharge, Kerala CM VD Satheesan, Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar and other Congress MPs and leaders.
(2026-07-22). How Israel has used sexualized violence as a weapon of settler colonialism from 1948 to today. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in In December 2023, former State Department official, Josh Paul told CNN anchor, Christiane Amanpour that during his tenure in the foreign service, he learned of the rape of a 13-year old boy by Israeli officers while in captivity. In response to U.S. inquiries, the Israeli Government designated the Defense for Children International, the Palestin…
(2026-07-22). Amnesty International calls for investigation into Pakistani strikes in Kabul. al-monitor.com By Mohammad Yunus Yawar and Rick NoackKABUL/ISLAMABAD, July 22 (Reuters) – Amnesty International on Wednesday called for an investigation into Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul four months ago, labeling them a "possible war crime."The strikes killed at least 269 civilians and injured 122 more on March 16, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said previously. UNAMA and the Taliban-run government accused Pakistan of having struck a drug rehabilitation center. Pakistan claimed its strikes that night had targeted "military and terrorist infrastructure."
(2026-07-22). Government Spending Bill Heads To The Senate After Passing In The House, Mostly Along Party Lines. newsone.com 
Source: Kevin Carter / Getty | The U.S. House of Representatives passed a stopgap bill to fund the government through early December, which House Republicans were scrambling to pass ahead of the midterm elections in November and to avoid yet another government shutdown, which they are still desperately trying to blame Democrats for, despite controlling the White House and both chambers of Congress (for now). | According to the
(2026-07-22). LAUSD facing bankruptcy: Nearly 6,000 layoffs, healthcare cuts, furlough days. wsws.org The impending insolvency of the nation's second-largest school district, combined with Trump's dismantling of public education and union sabotage, shows that the right to education cannot be defended within capitalism.
(2026-07-22). Zazhynki rite in Vitebsk Oblast. eng.belta.by Vitebsk Broiler Poultry Farm marked the start of the harvest drive with the Zazhynki age-old rite or a first sheaf ceremony. The harvesting kicked off with the wheat crop.
(2026-07-22). Lebanese court sentences Dr Food to life with labour in absentia. newarab.com 
Social media and According to the text of the ruling, the contents of which were leaked last Thursday, the co…
(2026-07-22). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-22). Fiji universities criticised for 'great shame' of ignoring coup impacts. asiapacificreport.nz By Anish Chand in Suva Fiji's universities have been criticised for failing to study the long-term effects of the country's repeated political upheavals on the public service and governance, with the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearing that a major gap in research has left important national lessons undocumented. Academic Professor Vijay Naidu told the…
(2026-07-22). 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.
(2026-07-22). Concert marks 25th anniversary of Sino Russian treaty in Harbin. ecns.cn The 70-minute performance featured Russia's Sakha (Yakutia) National Philharmonic Orchestra, Tver Oblast String Quintet, and the Harbin Symphony Orchestra.
(2026-07-22). Australia has no right to intervene in South China Sea issue: Chinese FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Some countries are not parties to the South China Sea issue and have no right to intervene in the maritime issues between the parties concerned, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-07-22). Malaysia defiant as US lawmakers target Israel entry ban. newarab.com 
(2026-07-22). China records year's first 50‚ÑÉ reading. ecns.cn A national-level meteorological station at Ayding Lake in Turpan, Xinjiang, recorded 50‚ÑÉ on Tuesday, the highest temperature reported by any national-level station in China so far this year, according to China Weather Network.
(2026-07-22). Brontanax Fighter Drone Is The UK's Big Leap Into Collaborative Combat Aircraft. twz.com 
BAE Systems revealed the Brontanax today, a new The Brontanax prototype was presented today at the Farnborough International Airshow in England, during an event a…
(2026-07-22). 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.
(2026-07-21). International community must be highly vigilant to Japan's neo-militarism: FM. ecns.cn Japan's neo-militarism has already reared its head and the international community must be highly vigilant and firmly oppose it, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.
(2026-07-22). GATE 2027 Dates, Detailed Schedule Released. ummid.com The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has published the dates, detailed schedule and time table of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 or GATE 2027 on its official website 'gate2027.iitm.ac.in'.
(2026-07-22). China's social insurance funds reach 11.07 trillion yuan balance. ecns.cn China's three major social insurance funds had a cumulative balance of 11.07 trillion yuan by the end of June, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said Wednesday.
(2026-07-22). The Chris Hedges Report: Is Iran Becoming Another 'Forever War'? scheerpost.com The Chris Hedges Report. The Trump administration has embroiled the United States in another quagmire, similar to the Vietnam War and recent wars in the Middle East, by going to war against Iran. Now that the June 17th Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran is dead, the US and Iran seem to be stuck in a …
(2026-07-22). Republicans Trying To Give Big Oil Immunity For Causing Climate Chaos. popularresistance.org The science used to attribute extreme weather events to climate change has advanced remarkably in recent years, allowing policy makers, judges, and the public to see clear links between disasters and the fossil fuel emissions driving climate crisis. Now, as the links become clearer, oil and gas lobbyists are scrambling to shield the industry from a wave of lawsuits and state laws seeking to hold profiteers accountable for the damage that burning fossil fuels causes to communities and public health.
(2026-07-22). Media avoids Israel's sadism like a crocodile-infested moat. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Jeremy Rose Israel's Environment Ministry has removed the protected status of Nile crocodiles to allow them to be used in a moat guarding the country's largest detainment camp, a move requested by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The story has been widely covered by Israel's English-language press, alternative media worldwide, and news sites…
(2026-07-22). Morocco NGO alarmed over jailed W.Sahara activist's hunger strike. newarab.com 
A Moroccan rights group has raised concerns over the health of a jailed Western Sahara independence activist, who has reportedly been on hunger strike for more than 40 days demanding his freedom. | The Moroccan Association for Human Rights was following with "great concern" the situation of Naama Asfari who began his strike on 8 June, the group said in a statement on Tuesday night. | "The family is very worried about the complete lack of information regarding his health and current location." | Prison authorities did not immediately respond to AFP's request for comment. | The prison administration said earlier th…
(2026-07-22). Germany's armed forces doubles size of homeland security division: War abroad, military state at home. wsws.org The expansion to well over 10,000 soldiers serves the preparation of a comprehensive NATO war against Russia, whilst simultaneously creating an armed structure for the deployment of the Bundeswehr against domestic opposition.
(2026-07-22). The economic benefits of prescribed burning across Australia. onlineopinion.com.au It's winter and bushfires are rare, which is just the time when we should worry about them the most.
(2026-07-22). China Pharma Innovation Conference opens in Shanghai. ecns.cn The first China Pharma Innovation Conference (CPIC 2026) opened Wednesday at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, bringing together nearly 900 speakers from 22 countries.
(2026-07-22). Thousands in Sudan are facing life and death sentences. newarab.com 
The charge of collaborating with the other side in the conflict, with the threat of death sentences, is now part of a long list of abuses committed by both parties to the war in Amid worsening crises that includes displacement, refuge, dwindling food supplies, and the spread of hunger and disease that millions have endured throughout the years of conflict, the two sides in
(2026-07-21). Beijing's GDP grows 5.4% in first half, services lead. ecns.cn Beijing's GDP reached 2.64 trillion yuan ($390 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 5.4% year-on-year, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Statistics said Monday.
(2026-07-22). You Have Nothing to Lose But Your Supply Chains! publicbooks.org "Logistics," warns Susan Zieger, "reveals how the illicit economy is the legitimate economy: the nature of free trade prevents the two from ever being separated."
(2026-07-22). 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.
(2026-07-22). Trump approves 30-year Nuclear Enrichment Deal with Saudi Arabia 'Without Safeguards': Report. scheerpost.com News Desk The Cradle Washington is seeking congressional approval for a nuclear energy pact with Saudi Arabia that does not include safeguards aimed at preventing the development of an atomic bomb, two sources told Reuters on 22 July. US President Donald Trump's government is planning to submit "to Congress a pact with Saudi Arabia to share nuclear …
(2026-07-22). MHT CET 2026 Engineering (FE) Merit List – Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is releasing on its official website fe2026.mahacet.org today i.e. Wednesday July 22, 2026 Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-22). China to equip 90% ports with smart inspection devices by 2030. ecns.cn Authorities said more high-tech devices including smart scanners and inspection robots will be deployed to reduce manual inspections and cargo dwell time. Systems will integrate temperature monitoring, radiation detection and baggage screening for faster passenger clearance.
(2026-07-22). EAEU-Mongolia interim trade agreement enters into force. eng.belta.by The temporary trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and its member states on one side and Mongolia on the other signed last year entered into force on 22 July.
(2026-07-22). Qixingping Tunnel breakthrough advances Xi'an—Chongqing HSR. ecns.cn The Qixingping Tunnel, a major control project on the Kangyu section of the Xi'an—Chongqing High-Speed Railway, was completed Monday, marking significant progress on the line.
(2026-07-22). Somalia claims it killed senior Shabaab leader. longwarjournal.org Somalia said that it and "international partners" killed Maalin Jinow Ibrahim, a reported co-founder of Shabaab and a member of its central shura council, in a targeted operation earlier this month. However, Al Qaeda's branch for East Africa has yet to confirm his death.
(2026-07-22). Lukashenko congratulates Russia's People's Artist Irina Rozanova on birthday. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko wished Irina Rozanova good health, well-being, and success.
(2026-07-22). Pregnant Woman's Roadside Death Triggers Push to Reopen Mississippi Delta Hospital. capitalbnews.org 
This story was originally published on Mississippi Today and KFF Health News. BELZONI, Mississippi — Harmony Ball-Stribling's path to pregnancy had been turbulent, from an endometriosis diagnosis to an arduous in vitro fertilization process and sky-high blood pressure. But as her due date approached in the summer of 2021, her health improved and those storm clouds …
(2026-07-22). Why the Trump administration is running scared of the global criminal court in The Hague. asiapacificreport.nz BP Daily The strongest sign that the International Criminal Court (ICC) still has teeth is that the most powerful administration in the world is trying to pull them out. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared this week that the Trump administration would use "all the tools at our government's disposal" to "dismantle" the ICC, calling…
(2026-07-22). Staff and students oppose sellout union deals at Western Sydney University. wsws.org The resolution passed at yesterday's lunchtime meeting was part of the campaign for a No Vote by all WSU staff members on the regressive enterprise agreements that management and the two campus trade unions are trying to rush through.
(2026-07-22). US cyclosporiasis lettuce recall expands to 27 states as Taylor Farms dictates response. wsws.org With more than 6,000 cases in Michigan alone and no confirmed product test, the government has extracted no penalty from Taylor Farms, which continues to dictate the scope of its own recall.
(2026-07-21). China lodges serious protests with Philippine ambassador over attack on coast guard near Ren'ai Jiao. ecns.cn China has lodged serious protests with the Philippine ambassador to China on Tuesday morning over the recent confrontations between Chinese and Philippine personnel near Ren'ai Jiao, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday at a regular press conference.
(2026-07-22). AI resilience is the next step after the AI regulatory framework. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-22). The invisible deaths of migrants haunt Tunisia's coastline. newarab.com 
(2026-07-22). Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline advances, but security risks remain. newarab.com 
West African leaders have backed a The intergovernmental agreement was endorsed by
(2026-07-22). Lukashenko congratulates Georgian president on his 55th birthday. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko wished Mikheil Kavelashvili strong health, wisdom in decision-making, and new achievements for the benefit of Georgia and its citizens.
(2026-07-22). A primer on "packing" the U.S. Supreme Court. cpusa.org 
The debate over "packing" the United States Supreme Court is almost as old as the Court itself. Despite popular belief that the phrase refers to expanding the number of justices to change the Court's ideological balance, the size of the Court has changed several times in American history. What makes the "court packing" controversial is not merely changing the size but doing so primarily to influence judicial outcomes. The following endeavors to explain the historical development of the Court's size. | The Constitution empowers Congress to determine the size of the Court. The United States Constitution establis…
(2026-07-22). Democrats to Trump on Iran: "Win the war!" wsws.org Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified alongside Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, before the Senate Appropriations Committee Tuesday to demand $67 billion in emergency funding for the Iran war.
(2026-07-22). Close to 1mn Muslims visited Makkah in first 15 days of Umrah Season 1448H. ummid.com Close to one million Muslims from around the world visited Makkah al Mukarramah to perform Umrah in the first 15 days of the new Umrah Season 1448AH.
(2026-07-22). Deadly storms strike central Chile: A political and social indictment of capitalism. wsws.org The irrationality of the market system is laid bare by the fact that many of the areas now submerged under floodwaters have been suffering from a protracted megadrought for over 15 years.
(2026-07-22). Saudi Arabia launches multiple-entry Umrah Visa. ummid.com In another move to ease travel to The Two Holy Cities – Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia has introduced multiple-entry Umrah Visa.
(2026-07-21). Honda, GAC extend joint venture partnership to 2038. ecns.cn Honda Motor and China's Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group) agreed on Monday to extend the joint venture partnership to 2038, reaffirming their long-term commitment to the Chinese market.
(2026-07-21). Chinese film Dear You premieres in Thailand. ecns.cn The Chinese film Dear You held its Thai premiere in Bangkok on Tuesday, drawing strong interest from local Chinese communities.
(2026-07-22). Explainer-Why is a proposed US-Saudi nuclear pact causing alarm in Washington and the Middle East? al-monitor.com DUBAI, July 22 (Reuters) – The Trump administration backs a nuclear energy pact with Riyadh allowing Saudi Arabiato enrich uranium and process spent atomic fuel, two sources have said, a move that may worry regional states concerned about weapons proliferation.Here are some of the main issues at play: WHAT HAS HAPPENED SO FAR?Washington and Riyadh have for years been discussing a nuclear cooperation deal that would give Saudi Arabia access to U.S. technology and American companies a chance to win big contracts for Saudi atomic energy facilities.
(2026-07-22). UK Column News — 22nd July 2026. thealtworld.com Mike Robinson, Charles Malet, and Vanessa Beeley present today's UK Column News.
(2026-07-21). Fuzhou residents beat the heat in wartime tunnel. ecns.cn Residents in Fuzhou, capital of southeast China's Fujian province, are using a former wartime air-raid shelter in Wushan Mountain, a hill in the city center, to escape summer heat that regularly exceeds 37‚ÑÉ (99‚Ñâ).
(2026-07-22). Mohammad Ali Jauhar University and Demolition Politics. ummid.com The students of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University are sitting in protest to oppose the notice issued by the Rampur Development Authority (RDA) which has asked for 38 of the forty buildings of the university to be demolished.
(2026-07-22). Rilangshan Tunnel breakthrough marks progress on Xining—Chengdu Railway. ecns.cn The Rilangshan Tunnel on the Sichuan section of the Xining—Chengdu Railway was completed Tuesday, marking a major milestone in the construction of the line.
(2026-07-22). 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.
(2026-07-22). Federal judge bars strike action, orders SMART-TD union to police CSX railway workers "upon pain of fine, suspension or other sanction" wsws.org A federal judge issued a Temporary Restraining Order barring thousands of CSX railway workers represented by SMART-TD from striking over a punitive new attendance policy—and ordering the union to discipline any member who defied the ban.
(2026-07-21). Multiple Chinese SOEs unveil buybacks, stake increases to boost market confidence. ecns.cn Several Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) announced a series of measures on Monday, including share buybacks, increased shareholdings and dividend distributions, underscoring their confidence in the long-term outlook of China's capital market.
(2026-07-22). Europe's scorching heatwave — capitalist climate crisis intensifies. mronline.org 
"This heatwave is a dress rehearsal… they are getting more frequent, stronger and lasting longer. Every summer we fail to prepare for them is a summer we pay for in lives."
(2026-07-22). Beware of matrimony app frauds: Dakshina Kannada businessman loses Rs 87 lakh. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-22). Sonam Wangchuk protest gains global support as demonstrations held in New York, London and Dublin. ptcnews.tv
(2026-07-22). Government-Granted Monopolies in Health Care Create Need for Prices Controls. cepr.net
(2026-07-22). Proposed govt medical college in Puttur set to boost healthcare, create 10,000 jobs. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-22). Rubio arrives in Manila as China-Philippines tensions spike. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-07-22). Iran army disables multiple US radar systems in Kuwait. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-22). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America Live Updates. cepr.net
(2026-07-22). Andy Burn 'Em, Britain's new PM, wants to end homelessness by fueling militarism and war. thealtworld.com
(2026-07-22). Naked Fossil Fuel Corruption. otherwords.org
(2026-07-22). Tomarle el pulso al municipio para responder a los tiempos que vivimos. radiohc.cu 
Por: Demetrio Villaurrutia Zulueta | Por segundo día consecutivo, durante la actual semana, el Presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, acompañado por el miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido, Roberto Morales Ojeda, desarrolló intercambios con los Consejos de Defensa Municipales de La Habana, en esta ocasión en los territorios de Regla y Guanabacoa. | Constituyen visitas para conocer la implementación de sistemas de trabajo en los territorios y su efectividad, para propiciarles salidas a los problemas, -comunes o particulares-, teniendo en cuenta prioridades. | Regla,…
(2026-07-22). Recortes del gobierno de Kast ponen en riesgo salud de los chilenos. radiohc.cu El presidente de Chile, el ultraderechista José Antonio Kast, parece decidido a emular con su homólogo argentino, Javier Milei, y también ha puesto en marcha fuertes reducciones presupuestarias en sensibles áreas como educación, salud pública y vivienda | Preocupación en la sociedad chilena ha generado el corte de fondos en la esfera sanitaria, que expertos catalogan como un duro golpe a un sistema ya deprimido, con largas listas de espera, falta de especialistas y déficit de infraestructura. | Desde diversos sectores políticos, autoridades municipales, personal de salud y la ciudadanía en general, se escuchan fu…
(2026-07-22). Colombia's "Shield of the Americas" to operate from Medellin: De la Espriella. colombiareports.com Medellin will be the home of the US-led "Shield of the Americas" security program, according to Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella and Mayor Federico Gutierrez. At a meeting with authorities from the Antioquia province, De la Espriella and Gutierrez agreed that Colombia's second largest city is the "head of the snake of drug trafficking …
(2026-07-22). Petro and De la Espriella use Colombia's Independence Day to promote military. wsws.org Beneath their apparently opposed postures—Petro's invocation of a "people's army" and de la Espriella's promise of restored "authority"—both pointed to the same institution as the ultimate guarantor of the existing social order.
(2026-07-22). Is Gentrification Ruining Mexico City's Iconic Lucha Libre? lataco.com The Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre was accused of gentrifying lucha libre. The truth is more complicated and a sign of many changes happening in wrestling worldwide.
(2026-07-22). "Water will run out:" Colombia declares emergency over upcoming El Niño. colombiareports.com Colombia's government agreed to declare a national emergency over the consequences of El Niño, a climate phenomenon that is expected to bring extreme drought in December. According to the government's environmental institute, IDEAM, this year's Niño could become the worst since the 1950's and will peak between November 2026 an March 2027. During a minister's …
(2026-07-21). Exclusive: BDS hails end of Malaysia 'Tech Zionism' experiment. newarab.com 
Malaysian authorities ordered the US-founded digital nomad community to cease operations from 22 July after weeks of controversy over allegations it was harbouring Israeli nationals.
(2026-07-21). Weekly Attacks on Sidewalk Residents Continue. indybay.org Volunteers are scheduled to return to Coral St. at Limekiln at 8 AM Wednesday July 22nd to support victims of City abuse as the possessions of homeless people are seized and destroyed and those living there dispersed. This in a City that has neither adequate shelter, storage, nor housing for those so threatened.
(2026-07-20). Chinese FM Wang Yi to attend China-ASEAN, SCO foreign ministers' meetings, visit Kyrgyzstan. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, the Philippines on July 22, the ministry spokesperson Lin Jian announced on Monday at a regular press conference.