(2026-07-23). Five soldiers killed in southern Thailand checkpoint attack. aljazeera.com The assault in Narathiwat comes a day after a car bombing elsewhere in the province wounded a police officer.
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). Government provides R3 million financial assistance to national hockey team. sanews.gov.za Government provides R3 million financial assistance to national hockey team | The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has approved departmental financial assistance of R3 million to enable both the South African Men's and Women's National Hockey Teams to participate fully funded at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. | The intervention follows reports that the South African Hockey Association (SA Hockey) was facing a funding shortfall of approximately R3 million ahead of the tournament, and that members of both national squads risked having to personally cover a significant share of their own World C…
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). Between hope and fear: Yemenis react to Houthi blockade on Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Yemenis fear a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia could reignite war, deepen shortages and worsen hunger.
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankers in Red Sea as US concludes 12th day of strikes on Iran. tribune.com.pk 
Yemen-based Houthis said on Thursday they struck two Saudi oil tankers as part of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, threatening to create a second chokepoint on global oil supplies alongside Iran's near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz. | Meanwhile, the US military said on Wednesday it launched a new round of strikes on Iran at President Donald Trump's direction, marking a 12th successive night of American attacks. | The group, which controls areas near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on the opposite end of the Arabian Peninsula from the Strait of Hormuz, said on Monday they were imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Ara…
(2026-07-23). Oil prices hover at six-week high as Middle East shipping risks escalate. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose more than 1.5% in Asian trade on Thursday to stand at their highest in more than six weeks, as Yemen's Houthis targeted oil tankers in the Red Sea and the United States launched a new round of strikes on Iran. | Brent crude futures rose $2.2 or 2.3%, to $96.27, the highest since June 8, having settled up more than $3 at $94.07 in the previous session, just shy of a six-week high. | US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed $1.65, or 1.9%, to $88.48, after Wednesday's rise of 3%. | Iran's Revolutionary Guards said an oil tanker caught fire after an…
(2026-07-23). Iran finds weakest link in US air defence net? More troops die in new attack on Arab base. hindustantimes.com Iran claims it has carried out fresh missile and drone strikes on U.S. military positions in Jordan under "Operation Al-Barq," alleging damage to aircraft, drones, helicopters, and casualties among American troops. The claims come as the U.S. says it has completed its 11th consecutive night of strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure linked to threats against shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-07-23). US-Iran strikes: latest developments. al-monitor.com Here are the latest main events related to the war in the Middle East. | The Houthis had threatened to blockade Saudi ports on the Red Sea ⚪ a key route for oil shipments ⚪ while the five-month war had already led to the effective closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-07-23). 'Big price' or big bluff? Trump declares Mojtaba has 'very little left' as Iran war drags on. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the ongoing Iran situation during a speech in Marietta, Georgia, saying Tehran is not yet ready for a deal but may be willing soon. Trump reiterated that the United States will not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon and discussed U.S. energy independence amid tensions involving the Strait of Hormuz. His remarks came after attending the dignified transfer ceremony for four U.S. service members killed in the Middle East, which he described as one of the most difficult duties of his presidency.
(2026-07-23). Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening new chokepoint in Iran war. al-monitor.com By Yomna Ehab and Enas AlashrayCAIRO, July 23 (Reuters) – The Iranian-aligned Houthis said on Thursday they struck two Saudi oil tankers as part of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, threatening to create a second chokepoint on global oil supplies alongside Iran's near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz.Meanwhile the U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched a new round of strikes on Iran at President Donald Trump's direction, marking a 12th successive night of American attacks.
(2026-07-23). Exclusive-Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Landay, Gram Slattery and Timour AzhariWASHINGTON/RIYADH, July 22 (Reuters) – Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf have prompted U.S. intelligence analysts to investigate whether Russia assisted by providing targeting information or advanced drone technology, said four people familiar with U.S. intelligence.
(2026-07-23). Iran: As Missiles Fall, Art and Memes Build Community. juancole.com The Conversation) — Coverage of the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States has largely focused on battlefield developments, political statements and international diplomacy. | However, another…
(2026-07-23). US House passes $1tr defence bill amid row over Iran war and Israel ties. geo.tv 
The US Capitol in Washington, D.C., US, July 22, 2026. — ReutersHouse passes fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act by 216-212.Passage sends NDAA for negotiations on compromise with Senate.NDAA has passed for 65 straight years, but faces challenges this year.
(2026-07-23). Mojtaba finds Israel's 'secret armed group' inside Iran, but hides name: Netanyahu loses Trump card. hindustantimes.com Iran has executed Mehdi Khanaki after convicting him of collaborating with Israel and the United States, according to Iranian authorities. State judiciary outlet Mizan said Khanaki joined an unnamed armed opposition group in 2023 and carried out activities against the Iranian government. Officials claimed firearms, ammunition and explosive devices were recovered during his arrest in Karaj following an intelligence-led operation. The judiciary did not identify the alleged group or disclose details of the trial. The execution comes as Tehran continues a wider crackdown on dissent while repeatedly accusing Israel an…
(2026-07-23). EasyJet says profits nosedive due to US-Israeli war on Iran. newarab.com 
British no-frills airline Profit before tax fell 70 percent to £85 million ($114 million) in the three months to the end of June, compared to a year earlier, EasyJet said in a statement. | The carrier said it was impacted by "elevated fuel prices and a reduction in consumer demand following t…
(2026-07-23). US military completes 12th straight night of strikes on Iran. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said on Wednesday it completed its latest round of strikes on Iran at President Donald Trump's direction, for a 12th successive night of American attacks. Here are details and quotes: • "U.S. forces struck Iranian military targets including maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites, and air defense assets," the U.S. Central Command said in a statement.
(2026-07-23). As US strikes, Iran and Houthis tighten grip on Hormuz, Red Sea. newarab.com 
Welcome, | Here are the key updates of the day: | The US has bombed Iran for a 12th consecutive night, with at least two killed and 11 wounded
| Iran's IRGC has claimed responsibility for further strikes on "US military targets" in Kuwait
| Attacks were reported on tankers in the Hormuz and Red Sea by the Houthis and Iran
| Oil prices have reached $96 a barrel, the highest level since early June. |
(2026-07-23). Strong rejection of new slanderous campaign by the State Department › Cuba. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-07-23). The return of McCarthyism: The farce of the report that makes Cuba the perfect enemy › World ›. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-07-23). EEUU amenaza con destruir infraestructura iraní y Teherán advierte de una respuesta 'ojo por ojo'. cubadebate.cu Donald Trump amenazó con destruir puentes y centrales eléctricas en Irán por cada ataque contra barcos en el estrecho de Ormuz, pese a la presión por el impacto económico de una guerra que ya le ha costado a Estados Unidos más de 37.000 millones de dólares.
(2026-07-23). Paula Ali recibió el premio Nacional de Televisión 2026. cubadebate.cu La tan querida actriz Paula Alí, recibió el Premio Nacional de Televisión 2026, cuya noticia supimos hace unas semanas. Fue una ceremonia sencilla, como a ella quiso, sin fiestas, ni fuegos artificiales, sin alardes, pero con la absoluta convicción que se trata de uno de los galardones más merecidos. De eso podemos dar fe quienes hemos disfrutado de sus múltiples presentaciones en el cine, la televisión y sobre todo en él teatro durante 6 décadas.
(2026-07-23). Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana gradúa a nuevos profesionales. cubadebate.cu Con un llamado a la defensa de la Salud Pública, el humanismo y la vocación internacionalista, la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana (UCMLH) celebró hoy el acto de graduación de casi dos mil nuevos profesionales, que rindió homenaje al centenario del natalicio del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz.
(2026-07-23). Reafirma Presidente Díaz-Canel compromiso de Cuba con la promoción y protección de los derechos humanos. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bernúdez, recibió este miércoles en el Palacio de la Revolución a George Katrougalos, experto independiente del Consejo de Derechos Humanos sobre la promoción de un orden internacional democrático y equitativo, quien se encuentra en Cuba cumpliendo una visita académica.
(2026-07-23). Nacen nuevos proyectos de desarrollo local en Remedios. cubadebate.cu La octava villa de Cuba, San Juan de los Remedios, suma nuevos espacios recuperados que ofrecen alegría y bienestar a sus habitantes en vísperas del Día de la Rebeldía Nacional, el 26 de julio.
(2026-07-23). Federación Internacional de Historia y Estadística de Fútbol elige a Messi como el mejor jugador del Mundial. cubadebate.cu La Federación Internacional de Historia y Estadística de Fútbol (IFFHS) eligió a Lionel Messi como el mejor jugador del Mundial 2026 y contradijo la decisión de la FIFA, que había entregado esa distinción al español Rodri. Para la entidad especializada en estadísticas e historia del fútbol, el capitán argentino fue el futbolista más destacado de la Copa del Mundo disputada en Estados Unidos, Canadá y México.
(2026-07-23). El enorme costo humano de las sanciones de Washington contra los cubanos (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Para el 2018, Cuba tenía la tasa de mortalidad infantil más baja de América. Ese índice se ha duplicado en la época de la Administración Trump por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo sobre la isla. Más que eso, en Cuba hay más de 100.000 pacientes que esperan por una intervención quirúrgica debido a la imposibilidad de importar los insumos necesarios.
(2026-07-23). Un camino más corto para la chequera (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu En un pequeño consejo popular de Sancti Spíritus comenzó una experiencia que trasciende el ámbito financiero. Una mipyme y dos trabajadores por cuenta propia acercan el efectivo hasta los hogares de decenas de jubilados, alivian las colas bancarias y demuestran que, en medio de la crisis de liquidez que vive Cuba, también es posible construir soluciones desde la comunidad.
(2026-07-23). Global Civilization Institute inaugurated in Beijing to promote civilization studies. ecns.cn The Global Civilization Institute was inaugurated in Beijing on Wednesday as an academic platform dedicated to advancing research on civilizations and promoting exchanges and mutual learning among them.
(2026-07-23). Medical officials in Gaza warn of massive rise in miscarriages. newarab.com 
(2026-07-23). Israel building earthen barrier in Gaza to entrench division of the enclave. aljazeera.com The construction of the barrier has fuelled Palestinian fears that most of Gaza will never be relinquished by Israel.
(2026-07-23). In Gaza, a long path to recovery for one woman who lost eye, and daughter. aljazeera.com Psychological wounds compound Najwa's physical injuries after losing her daughter in an Israeli air strike.
(2026-07-23). The Road to Normalising Colonial Expansion in Gaza. juancole.com
(2026-07-23). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). From Mexico to Venezuela: A diaspora's race to save lives. globalvoices.org Thousands of miles away, Venezuelans built a lifeline for survivorsGlobal VoicesVenezuelan organizers with the Topos Azteca rescue team, renowned for their expertise in earthquake response and building collapses, at Benito Juárez International Airport with boxes and bags filled with medical supplies, essential materials, and rescue equipment. Photo courtesy of the organizers. Used with permission. | When devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, the (2026-07-23). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). Why New Mamdani cannot have Netanyahu arrested. al-monitor.com (In paragraph 11, corrects first name of Harvard Law School professor to Alex, not Alexander)By Luc CohenNEW YORK, July 22 (Reuters) – New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said this week that he had determined he lacked the legal authority to have Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrested for alleged war crimes should he visit the largest U.S. city, after earlier saying he was considering the move.
(2026-07-23). E15 Misdirection (WSJ letter from farm-state US senators). wattsupwiththat.com The market has not spoken. The undersigned do not have an intellectual case for agricultural rent-seeking and crony capitalism.
(2026-07-23). Houthis hit two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. newarab.com 
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(2026-07-23). Death toll in Indian tunnel blast rises to 22. geo.tv 
Image shows rescuers works on the debris following a landslide near a tunnel. — ReutersAt least seven more bodies were recovered from the tunnel of an under-construction hydroelectric project in India's northeastern state of Sikkim, the state government said on Thursday, bringing…
(2026-07-23). Saudi nuclear deal delivers strategic economic prizes as Trump boosts Gulf allies. al-monitor.com A landmark US-Saudi civilian nuclear cooperation agreement is poised to deliver billion-dollar contracts and many question marks as the Trump administration seeks to anchor Riyadh in America's commercial orbit.
(2026-07-23). Trump Demands Review of 'Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence' Used by Federal Judges. wattsupwiththat.com When taxpayer dollars fund studies and guidance that may shape litigation, regulation, and national policy, transparency is not optional but essential, and Congress has every right to demand full visibility into how that money is used.
(2026-07-23). Gold up as international market hits two-week high. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Wednesday, tracking gains in the international market, where bullion rose to its highest level in two weeks due to a softer US dollar, technical buying and lingering Middle East tensions. | In the local market, the price of gold per tola reached Rs433,836 after a surge of Rs4,600, according to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association. Similarly, the 10-gram gold was sold at Rs371,944 after an increase of Rs3,944. The price of silver edged higher by Rs7 to Rs6,403 per tola. | Internationally, spot gold gained 1.3% to $4,130.59 per ounce by 08: 32…
(2026-07-23). China builds world's largest transport infrastructure network during 14th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn China has built the largest and most comprehensive transportation infrastructure system in human history during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021—2025), a transport official said on Tuesday.
(2026-07-23). Chinese sewing machine finds new use in Germany. ecns.cn A Chinese-made sewing machine became an unexpected attraction at Germany's annual Hausherrenfest festival when a vendor used it to slice radishes for a traditional festival snack.
(2026-07-23). China's trade-in programs drive 1.1 trillion yuan sales in H1. ecns.cn China's consumer goods trade-in programs generated 1.1 trillion yuan (about 161.9 billion U.S. dollars) in sales in the first half of 2026, benefiting 150 million consumers, official data showed Wednesday.
(2026-07-23). EconoScope | China's foreign trade maintains solid upward momentum. ecns.cn China's foreign trade posted strong, steady growth in the first half of the year, defying rising inflation in major economies, mounting trade barriers, geopolitical tensions and persistent pressure on global supply chains, according to official data and industrial experts.
(2026-07-23). US tariffs 'strengthen' Lula against Bolsonaro's son in upcoming elections. aljazeera.com With Lula polling ahead and tariffs squeezing Brazil's economy, the Bolsonaro family's Washington strategy is faltering.
(2026-07-23). US, Saudi Arabia sign civil nuclear cooperation agreement. tribune.com.pk 
The US and Saudi Arabia have signed a nuclear cooperation agreement, the US Energy Department said on Wednesday. | US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman signed the peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement, commonly known as a 123 Agreement, along with a bilateral safeguards agreement, the agency said in a statement. | The agreements establish the legal basis for a "decades-long, multi-billion-dollar partnership" that advances commercial ties, energy cooperation and nuclear nonproliferation objectives. | They provide "great access" for American companies in the Sau…
(2026-07-23). Chinese, U.S. youth share stage at Beijing music exchange. ecns.cn Chinese and U.S. students and musicians performed together Wednesday in Beijing during the final stop of the 2026 Zhiyin Program, a youth music and cultural exchange camp that also visited Changzhou, Nanjing and Shanghai.
(2026-07-23). US, Saudi Arabia reach landmark civil nuclear power deal. geo.tv 
US and Saudi flags flutter along a highway of Riyadh, as pictured through the glass of a car, ahead of the arrival of US President Donald Trump to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 12, 2025. — Reuters Deal allows Saudi Arabia to build reactors using US technology.It permits uranium…
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-23). Multi-season harvest boosts tea industry in Guizhou. ecns.cn Tea gardens in Fengxiangxi Town, Dejiang County, Tongren City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, have entered the peak harvest season for tencha, a key raw material used to produce matcha.
(2026-07-23). Hormuz, Mandeb, Black Sea: Wars and Diesel Chokepoints Spike World Inflation. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Iran War will erode the purchasing power of American consumers this summer, according to That projection helps explain Trump's cratering numbers on his mind-bogglingly stupid Iran War. Even in his MAGA base, support for the war was only about 50% last May. It is
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-23). Activists Protest Petco for Selling Live Animals. indybay.org With Bay Area cities moving to ban retail sale of animals, advocates protested in San Rafael to bring attention to cruelty of the exotic pet trade…
(2026-07-23). 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…
(2026-07-23). Sri Lanka: Families of 12 sentenced to death over killing of MP appeal for financial aid. wsws.org The SEP and the IYSSE call on workers and youth to demand the unconditional release of 12 people sentenced to death on threadbare circumstantial evidence.
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). Farmers raise alarm over wheat crisis. tribune.com.pk 
Markazi Kisan League (MKL) Chairman Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali Olakh and President Muhammad Ashfaq Warraich have warned that Pakistan's wheat crisis is worsening due to flawed agricultural policies, weak planning and administrative failures. They cautioned that unless immediate corrective measures are taken, wheat and flour prices are likely to rise further, placing a greater burden on consumers. | In a joint statement, the leaders said the current crisis stems largely from the abolition of the wheat support price mechanism under International Monetary Fund (IMF)-related reforms and the failure of provincial govern…
(2026-07-23). Turkey to begin surveys for planned northern Cyprus gas pipeline. al-monitor.com The planned 63-mile link is intended to supply gas for electricity generation but has drawn condemnation from the Republic of Cyprus amid rising rivalries in the eastern Mediterranean.
(2026-07-23). Fresh violence at Delhi youth protest demanding minister's resignation. tribune.com.pk 
Youth protesters demanding the education minister's resignation clashed briefly with police on the streets of New Delhi late on Wednesday, with officers firing tear gas and wielding canes to push them back, police and witnesses said. | More than 10,000 people were estimated to have gathered at the Jantar Mantar protest site in central New Delhi, local media said, as leaders of the "cockroach" movement vowed to continue their month-old protest until the minister resigned over exam paper leaks that affected some 2 million students in May. | The protests have grown into the biggest yout…
(2026-07-23). 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?
(2026-07-23). 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'.
(2026-07-23). China's central SOEs raise R&D spending 3.8% in H1to drive tech innovation. ecns.cn China's centrally administered state-owned enterprises (SOEs) stepped up efforts to advance key technologies in the first half of 2026, with their research and development (R&D) investment increasing 3.8% year on year, according to official data released at a seminar held by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council.
(2026-07-23). Kast's National Reconstruction Plan for Chile: Chicago Boys 2.0. wsws.org The Kast government's National Reconstruction and Economic and Social Development plan constitutes the most ambitious restructuring of the Chilean state's relationship to capital since the Pinochet dictatorship.
(2026-07-23). Top diplomats gather for security forum in Southeast Asia. al-monitor.com By Mikhail FloresMANILA, July 23 (Reuters) – Top diplomats from Asia, Europe and North America gathered on Thursday for the security-focused ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, where ministers were expected to issue calls for a peaceful settlement after renewed and intensifying hostilities in the Middle East.
(2026-07-23). Oppose Labor's NDIS cuts: Defend disabled people, fight austerity and war! wsws.org The working class must come to the defence of one of the most vulnerable layers of the population. If the ruling class can strip essential support from the disabled in order to finance war and corporate profit, it will stop at nothing in imposing its austerity agenda.
(2026-07-23). Court rejects PTI plea in Nov 26 case. tribune.com.pk 
An Islamabad additional district and sessions court dismissed a private complaint filed by the PTI against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, some key ministers and policemen over allegations of killing party workers during the November 26, 2024 protest at Islamabad D-Chowk. | Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka dismissed the complaint after PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan repeatedly failed to record his statement under Section 200 of the CrPC. | In his 17-page order, the judge observed that the complaint had been filed on December 14, 2024, but Gohar was not present on the date of filing. | "On…
(2026-07-23). The Odyssey Film: A Critical Muslim Reading. muslimskeptic.com The release of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has reignited public debate around a certain familiar question: is the film's casting sufficiently "racially representative"? Much of the discussion focuses on the inclusion of non-White actors in a story that is traditionally associated with ancient Greece. While this could be the subject of genuine debate, the intensity …
(2026-07-23). Chinese FM says external meddling, maritime disputes hype will turn Philippines into manipulated pawn. ecns.cn Facts have proven that allowing external forces to meddle in regional affairs and deliberately hyping up maritime disputes will only reduce the Philippines to a pawn manipulated by others, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.
(2026-07-23). Friday 7/31: US Premier Screening of "When ICE Melts — Testimonies from The Front Lines" indybay.org For Link Go To | laborfest.net/2026/event/us-premier-scre……
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). China targets major renewable energy growth by 2030. ecns.cn China has released a five-year plan for renewable energy development covering the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) period, the National Energy Administration said on Thursday.
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). Hefei builds 'custom factory' for robot components. ecns.cn Photo taken on July 22, 2026 shows component production and machining platform at Intelligent Robot Public Service Platform in Hefei City, Anhui Province.
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). FinMin reviews reform progress with IMF leadership, reaffirms commitment to economic transformation. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a series of meetings with senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials, where the two sides reviewed Pakistan's macroeconomic performance, progress under the Fund-supported reform programme, and discussed the country's ongoing economic reforms, the finance ministry said on Thursday. | Pakistan remains under $7 billion in IMF discipline that has required politically unpopular tax increases, spending restraint and reforms. Pakistan narrowly avoided default in 2023 with a $3 billion IMF standby deal and later secured a $7 billion Extended Fund Facility, but its reser…
(2026-07-23). Saige England: Capitalism. Colonialism. Why the DP World money trail leads to destruction. asiapacificreport.nz 
Last week a packed meeting in Lyttelton denounced the takeover attempt by DP World of the Lyttelton Port. This is a local, regional, national, and international issue as Saige England explains the implications in her second article about the issue. COMMENTARY: By Saige England Auckland rejected DP World. Environmental campaigners and campaigners for protecting assets,…
(2026-07-23). Beijing's foreign trade hits a new high in H1. ecns.cn Beijing's foreign trade in goods reached 1.78 trillion yuan in the first half of 2026, up 16.5% year on year, according to Beijing Customs. Imports rose 19.4% to 1.47 trillion yuan (about $217.04 billion), while exports hit a record high of 313.3 billion yuan.
(2026-07-23). FM Dar, Omani counterpart discuss stronger ties on ASEAN forum sidelines. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) 2026 in Manila on Thursday, where the two sides agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional and international developments, the Foreign Office (FO) said. | Dar, along with his delegation, arrived in Manila on Wednesday and is scheduled to take part in the ARF Plenary meeting as well as hold a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts on the sidelines of the forum. | According to the FO, the two foreign ministers…
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). Malcolm X on Police Brutality. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-23). Berlin state election: Christian Democratic Union nominates right-wing hardliner as new lead candidate. wsws.org As Finance Senator since April 2023, Evers has been the principal architect and enforcer of the Christian Democratic Union/Social Democratic Party Senate's rigorous austerity course.
(2026-07-23). What is India's 'Cockroach' movement. newarab.com 
(2026-07-23). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-23). Hong Kong airport adds free esports zone for departing passengers. ecns.cn Hong Kong International Airport showcased a free esports experience zone Wednesday near Gate 11 in the departures area of Terminal 1, offering departing passengers eight sports-themed games before boarding.
(2026-07-23). Trump cuts end food aid for 1.5 million children. wsws.org Children are the youngest victims of the war launched by Trump and the Republicans, with the complicity of the Democrats, against the working class.
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). India: Excessive Force Used Against Student Protesters. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police officers use batons to disperse protestors during a march by the Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi, India, July 20, 2026. | © Photo by Kabir Jhangiani/NurPhoto via AP…
(2026-07-23). US announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. al-monitor.com The United States on Wednesday announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes nonproliferation safeguards. | Washington has sought in recent years to include any deal concerning a nuclear agreement in a wider strategic effort that would see Saudi Arabia normalize ties with Israel, along with the signing of a US-Saudi defense pact.
(2026-07-23). 2026 China-ASEAN Financial Conference held in South China. ecns.cn The 2026 China-ASEAN Financial Conference was held in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Tuesday, during which participants released the China-ASEAN "AI + Finance" Cooperation Initiative.
(2026-07-23). Sunday 7/19: Capitalism, AI And Slavery With Professor Jodi Dean. indybay.org laborfest.net/2026/event/capitalism-ai-a… For link…
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). China conducts fishery resource survey in waters east of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Thursday that it had carried out a fishery resource survey in waters under China's jurisdiction east of China's Taiwan Island from July 17 to 23.
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). No fertiliser shortage in Pakistan, says minister. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has rejected reports of a fertiliser shortage, saying sufficient stocks of urea are available across the country, according to an official statement on Wednesday. | Chairing a meeting with Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Muhammad Ashiq Hussain Shah, Hussain reviewed the availability, pricing and supply of fertilisers ahead of the upcoming crop season, with particular focus on ensuring affordable fertiliser for farmers. The meeting discussed a range of measures aimed at stabilising fertiliser prices through close coordination between…
(2026-07-23). Humanoid robot football tournament showcases Beijing's push for 'AI plus education'. ecns.cn The final of Beijing's first high school humanoid robot football tournament was held at Tsinghua University High School on Wednesday.
(2026-07-23). How the USA and Israel compare on the spectrum of fascism. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-23). Despite severe overcrowding and rising death totals, ICE continues to pack immigrants in holding cells, concentration camps. wsws.org Recent reports from the Washington Post and Human Rights Watch detail the deliberately inhumane and deadly conditions in detention centers that have produced a skyrocketing death toll among detained immigrants since Trump's return to the White House.
(2026-07-23). The specter of "AI communism" : Chinese open-weight models and the crisis of the American AI bubble. wsws.org The release of two Chinese open-weight AI models matching the most advanced American systems has provoked panic in Washington and Silicon Valley, exposing the fragility of the speculative bubble on which the entire US stock market rests.
(2026-07-23). Friday 7/24: Discussion: Fascist Cruelty and Attack on Emppathy vs. the New Communist View of Empathy. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-07-23). Myanmar jadeite auction opens in China's Ruili for first time. ecns.cn The first Myanmar Gems Emporium in China opened Wednesday in the Jiegao Border Trade Zone in Ruili, Yunnan Province, drawing registrations from more than 4,600 jewelry dealers. It marks the first regular staging of the official jadeite auction in China.
(2026-07-23). MBS braces for Houthi strike? Iran-backed rebels drop chilling new missile threat to Saudi Arabia. hindustantimes.com Iran-backed Houthi rebels are showcasing their growing missile capabilities as tensions with Saudi Arabia continue to rise. Reports suggest the Houthis have readied the Asef anti-ship ballistic missile—believed to resemble Iran's Khalij Fars—for potential use in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has reportedly heightened military preparedness, with its Royal Air Force and frontline assets on alert amid fears of further regional escalation.
(2026-07-23). Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law. icrc.org Statement delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Adviser, at the first substantial plenary session of the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs, New York, 22 July 2026.
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). Exports to China soar over 50%. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's exports to China reached $1.874 billion in the first half of 2026, reflecting a substantial 50.7% surge compared with exports of $1.244 billion recorded in the same period of 2025, according to the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). | Monthly performance demonstrated a consistent growth momentum throughout the period, with March 2026 recording the highest export value at $361.37 million, an 84.1% year-on-year increase from $196.16 million in March 2025. | Pakistani agro-industrial sectors, particularly sugar, bagasse and related agricultural products, anchored the export expansion. E…
(2026-07-23). Dramatic Demo for Immigrant Rights at Sonoma County Farm Bureau Monitored by Deputies. indybay.org On July 20, protesters lay motionless in the Sonoma County Farm Bureau parking lot. County sheriff's deputies showed up.
(2026-07-23). Saudi Arabia and US agree to landmark nuclear deal for civilian purposes. aljazeera.com The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed to a civilian nuclear deal allowing Riyadh to build nuclear reactors.
(2026-07-23). US, Saudi Arabia sign landmark nuclear power agreement. al-monitor.com The multibillion-dollar agreement will now undergo congressional review, with expected provisions on uranium enrichment likely to draw scrutiny from some lawmakers.
(2026-07-23). FBI arrests Indian national Harmanveer Singh over Canada-based gang's drug trafficking racket. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested an Indian national Harmanveer Singh over his alleged role in drug trafficking for the Canada-based Ravinder Dhanda gang. | Singh was arrested in Stockton, California, on Tuesday by officers of the California Highway Patrol, the FBI said on Wednesday. | The FBI action followed Operation Hard Ball, a coordinated international enforcement action targeting the gangs run by Lawrence Bishnoi, Jaggu Bhagwanpuria and Ravinder Dhanda.Singh was wanted for his alleged involvement in a transnational criminal organization engaged in a conspiracy to distribute and po…
(2026-07-23). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-23). ILWU 10&6 Picket At C&H Crockett Refinery Workers Hit By Car & Pickets Stop Scabs At Plant. indybay.org Hundreds of ILWU Local 10 longshore workers rallied to stop the working of the Tai Herald sugar ship from the Negros Island in the Philippines. Picketers were hit by a scab worker and the workers were successful in getting him arrested.
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). ASEAN-China Tourism Dialogue kicks off in Malaysia's Langkawi. ecns.cn The ASEAN-China Tourism Dialogue was held Wednesday on Langkawi Island, Kedah, Malaysia, drawing more than 300 guests, including officials from cultural and tourism authorities of China and ASEAN member states as well as representatives from the tourism industry.
(2026-07-23). Chinese, Vietnamese communities celebrate traditional Ha Festival on border. ecns.cn Members of the Jing, China's only maritime ethnic group, celebrated their traditional Ha Festival in Dongxing City, Fangchenggang, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Wednesday.
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). Opposition mounts to death threat against UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman. wsws.org Opposition continues to grow among autoworkers to the death threat issued by a high-ranking United Auto Workers official against Will Lehman, the Mack Trucks worker and socialist candidate for UAW president.
(2026-07-23). Pauline Hanson's New Zealand migration plan misses the mark. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-23). Robert and Mabel Williams and Black Power. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-23). The Deacons for Defense and Justice: Guardians of the Black Community. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). Chinese envoy calls for global cooperation on natural resource governance. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy on Wednesday called for international cooperation to improve the governance of natural resources.
(2026-07-23). Regional situation sparks fresh sell-off at PSX. tribune.com.pk 
Geopolitical tensions and rising international oil prices triggered a fresh sell-off at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, with investors turning cautious and trimming positions amid uncertainty about the US-Iran conflict. | The benchmark KSE-100 index failed to hold early gains and closed at 174,429.93, down 1,703.64 points, or 0.97%. The market opened with a marginal positive bias, rising 14.07 points at 9: 39 am. However, the initial strength proved short-lived as selling emerged across key sectors. The index touched the intra-day high of 176,255.64 before reversing direction and hitting the low…
(2026-07-23). High flood levels in River Chenab amid rainfall. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday issued a high flood advisory for River Chenab, warning that high flood levels are expected to persist over the next six to eight hours before gradually receding as rainfall over the major catchments continues to decrease. | A strong monsoon incursion interacting with an approaching westerly wave is expected to affect the catchments of all major rivers during 22 ñ24 July 2026. Widespread rainfall, including isolated heavy falls, is expected over Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Balochistan and Punjab. This may trigger ra…
(2026-07-23). 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…
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). Truth before power: Shakespeare on judgment. onlineopinion.com.au Shakespeare's concern is not merely that authority can become abusive. It is that human beings can internalize authority so completely that they cease to trust their own judgment altogether.
(2026-07-23). Build rank-and-file power at National Steel Car in opposition to the nationalist, corporatist USW apparatus! wsws.org The conditions we're fighting against are not unique to our plant. Manufacturing and industrial workers across North America confront the same onslaught on their conditions, pay and jobs.
(2026-07-23). Pauline shines in the political gutter, enjoying spoils from wealthy donors. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-23). US says it reaches nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia. al-monitor.com By Timothy GardnerJuly 22 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have reached a landmark agreement on civil nuclear power, the U.S. Energy Department said on Wednesday, a deal that allows the kingdom to build nuclear reactors using American technology and to enrich uranium.A civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia has been in the works for years during both President Donald Trump's first administration and that of former President Joe Biden.
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). Sichuan high-tech manufacturing revenue rises 14.3% in H1. ecns.cn Sales revenue in the high-tech manufacturing sector of southwest China's Sichuan Province rose 14.3% in the first half of 2026, outpacing overall manufacturing growth by 6.7 percentage points, according to tax invoice data released Wednesday by the Sichuan Provincial Tax Service under the State Taxation Administration.
(2026-07-23). Houthis target Red Sea shipping as US hits Iran for 12th successive night. geo.tv 
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). Guyana ferry disaster: families demand answers as around 100 feared dead. aljazeera.com Officials say 76 of the roughly 179 people believed to have been aboard survived, and 53 bodies have been found so far.
(2026-07-23). Jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi faints in Tunisian prison due to heat. aljazeera.com The incident was witnessed by the daughter of Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, another prominent political prisoner.
(2026-07-23). IEC urges voters to register online as portal offers data-free access. sanews.gov.za IEC urges voters to register online as portal offers data-free access | The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has urged eligible voters to register or update their voter registration details online, reminding the public that its Online Voter Registration Portal is zero-rated across major mobile networks. | Zero-rating means users can access the registration portal without paying for mobile data, making it possible to register to vote or update registration details even when they have no available data. | The IEC has, however, reminded users that they must switch mobile data on their phones to connect to…
(2026-07-23). Smithsonian Institution remains under attack. indybay.org National Museum of American History…
(2026-07-23). From Live Oak Park to People's Park: An SF Mime Troupe Recap. indybay.org On July 18, the San Francisco Mime Troupe performed WRECKAGE at Live Oak Park in Berkeley. The free musical tragicomedy connected artificial intelligence, unaffordable housing, immigration, religion, and state power. It also showed what public land makes possible when people can gather without buying a ticket.
(2026-07-23). Death toll from flooding in India's Assam rises to 41. tribune.com.pk 
With 10 new deaths in the last 24 hours, the death toll from floods in India's northeastern Assam state rose to 41, officials said on Wednesday. | A statement by the State Disaster Management Authority said the new deaths were reported from five districts. | Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said over 700,000 people were affected in the disaster, and three remained missing. | He said, "cloudbursts and floods have struck even those districts of Assam where such an impact had not been witnessed before". | Read: Major rivers swell amid fresh flood alerts | The chief minister's office said all departments w…
(2026-07-23). Spain, France battle wildfires as intense heat grips Southern Europe. geo.tv 
French firefighters spray water during mop-up operations near a burnt house and a burnt car in an area affected by a wildfire in Cotignac, in the Var department, as drought conditions worsen following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, July 22, 2026. — ReutersRisk…
(2026-07-23). "The Fall of the American Orchestra" documented. wsws.org The performance of some of the greatest music of the past and present is vital to the general cultural, intellectual and moral life of a country.
(2026-07-23). Madison: Justice For Corey! Jail Killer Cops! July 23, 2026 Vigil / Protest. wibailoutpeople.org 
Thursday, July 23, 5 P.M. at Williamson Street and South Baldwin Street, Madison, WI — Vigil / Protest | Say His Name: Corey Ruiz! | More information: Information: @
(2026-07-23). HRCP launches signature campaign. tribune.com.pk 
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has launched a public signature campaign calling for stronger laws against torture in police custody and has urged citizens to support legal reforms. | According to the HRCP, physical abuse, psychological torture, threats and humiliation continue to be reported in police custody, while the existing legal framework remains inadequate to hold perpetrators accountable. | The commission is urging members of parliament to introduce key legal reforms, including criminalising psychological torture, establishing independent investigations into complaints against the polic…
(2026-07-23). Niger: 3 Years of Military Rule Deepens Human Rights Crisis. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani of Niger attends the Alliance of Sahel States second summit on security and development, in Bamako, Mali, December 23, 2025. | © 2025 Mali Government Information Center via AP…
(2026-07-23). Sharjeel slams Rafique's Dhaka fall remarks. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Wednesday strongly criticised PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique over his recent remarks, describing them as highly irresponsible, an attempt to distort history and harmful to national unity. | Responding to Rafique's statement, Memon said the PML-N leader had become a victim of "political bankruptcy and moral decline," adding that sarcastic remarks could neither change history nor alter public opinion. | He said the fall of Dhaka remained one of the most tragic chapters in Pakistan's history, with its wounds still fresh in the nation's collective memory. Using such…
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). China's key transport indicators continue to grow in H1 2026. ecns.cn China's transportation economy remained generally stable in the first half of the year, with major indicators continuing to grow, according to the Ministry of Transport.
(2026-07-23). AJKEC urged to restore internet service. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Peoples Party Azad Jammu and Kashmir (PPP AJK) President Chaudhry Muhammad Yaseen has urged the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chief Election Commissioner Justice (retd) Gulam Mustafa Mughal to ensure immediate restoration of internet services across the region, warning that the ongoing disruption is adversely affecting the election campaign and could undermine the transparency of the electoral process. | In a letter addressed to the Chief Election Commissioner, Yaseen said the suspension of internet services was creating serious obstacles for political parties, candidates and voters during the ongoing electi…
(2026-07-23). US welcomes Pakistan's reforms, backs market return. tribune.com.pk 
The United States has welcomed Pakistan's progress in restoring macroeconomic stability and implementing economic reforms, while expressing support for Islamabad's efforts to return to international capital markets, following talks between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. | According to a statement issued by the US Treasury on Wednesday, Bessent commended Pakistan's progress in advancing fiscal consolidation and acknowledged the government's efforts to implement significant economic reforms. | He stressed the importance of sustaining the reform agenda to strengthen e…
(2026-07-23). Sunday 8/2: WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy from San Francisco Mime Troupe. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center – Outdoors | 301 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-07-23). Saturday 7/25: Lompico Pond Restoration Project Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond and Redwoods Forest (officially "Lake Lompico") | 11603 Lakeshore Drive | Felton, CA 95018…
(2026-07-23). Henan private enterprises gather momentum for robust growth. ecns.cn Private investment in Henan Province outpaced the national average by 6.7 percentage points in the first half of the year, according to data released Tuesday at a press conference on provincial industry and commerce in Zhengzhou City.
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). Saturday 8/29: O Say Can You See… the Soul of Our Nation — Closing Reception and Postcards from the Futur. indybay.org 2513 Blanding Avenue | Alameda, CA 94501…
(2026-07-23). S&P upgrades credit rating to B. tribune.com.pk 
Standard & Poor's raised Pakistan's credit rating by a notch to B on Wednesday, citing improved political and institutional stability that helped implement tough reforms. | Political stability has bolstered the government's capacity to implement reforms. On July 22, 2026, S&P Global Ratings raised its long-term sovereign credit rating on Pakistan to B from B negative, according to a statement released on Wednesday. | The finance ministry stayed on the fiscal consolidation path despite resistance from within the government to some of the tough reforms. S&P has also acknowledged the strengthening fiscal position…
(2026-07-23). 'Mentioned me by name?': Trump's top aide plays dumb as lawyers drag him into Tate extradition war. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the extradition controversy involving Andrew and Tristan Tate, saying the United States had no role in the legal proceedings. Rubio said he was aware of the case but did not know all the details, adding that the matter was moving through the courts and would follow its legal process. The comments come as the United Kingdom seeks the return of the Tate brothers to face new criminal charges. Their arrest in Miami has sparked an international legal battle over extradition, with authorities and lawyers closely watching the next developments.
(2026-07-23). QatarEnergy prepares to extend force majeure to mid-October. newarab.com 
Moreover, Asian and European buyers of
(2026-07-23). Eyes Of The Rainbow a documentary film with Assata Shakur. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-23). Push Ads: Dead Tool or Life-Saver For Brands? moguldom.com 
To attract customers' attention and make sales, it is important for companies to maintain contact with potential buyers. One of the ways that helps with this is notifications in a browser or smartphone. But, before we go straight to explaining this high-traffic source, tell us one thing. Do you recall the excited ding on your …
(2026-07-23). Greece to buy $4 billion air defence system from Israel. newarab.com 
KYSEA gave its initial approval earlier this year and is expected to approve the procurement contracts, an official with knowledge of the deal told Reuters. | <...
(2026-07-23). Samsung invited to make Pakistan export hub. tribune.com.pk 
Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has invited Samsung to transform Pakistan into a regional manufacturing, refurbishment and export hub for mobile phones, assuring the company of government facilitation for exports, value addition and industrial investment, according to a statement on Wednesday. | During a meeting with Samsung Pakistan's country head, Khan encouraged the company to export Pakistan-manufactured smartphones to emerging markets, particularly Africa. He said Pakistan should leverage its growing manufacturing base to become part of global supply chains rather than serving only local demand. | The mi…
(2026-07-23). Thursday 7/23: "Hubert Harrison: Forbidden Genius of Black Radicalism" With Professor Brian Kwoba. indybay.org Go To | laborfest.net/2026/event/book-presentati……
(2026-07-23). China's shipbuilding industry maintains global lead with record-high indicators. ecns.cn China's shipbuilding industry reached record highs in three key indicators in the first half of 2026, maintaining its leading position in the global market, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Thursday.
(2026-07-23). Across Borders and Prison Walls: Keeping Families Connected During the Libya—Chad Conflict. icrc.org Long before the crises that followed 2011, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had already built a long and sometimes difficult history of humanitarian engagement in Libya and across its borders.
(2026-07-23). Automation, international certifications boost Xingcheng peanut exports. ecns.cn Peanut producers in Xingcheng, northeast China's Liaoning Province, are expanding exports to Thailand, Japan, the Netherlands and the UK as automation and international certifications improve efficiency and market access.
(2026-07-23). Top 8 Custom Software Companies for Building Long-Term Client Relationships. moguldom.com A buyer's guide for growing companies. The eight firms worth shortlisting, plus the scorecard, pricing, and warning signs you need to pick the right one. Growing companies rarely regret paying a little more for a partner that sticks around. They regret the cheap vendor that shipped a build and vanished, leaving a codebase nobody wants …
(2026-07-23). Hong Kong seeks deeper financial, gold market ties with Malaysia. ecns.cn Hong Kong Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui met Malaysian officials and industry representatives Tuesday and Wednesday in Kuala Lumpur to promote closer cooperation in finance and the gold market.
(2026-07-23). FIA arrests NADRA officials over fake IDs. tribune.com.pk 
The FIA, in a joint operation with other law enforcement agencies, arrested four suspects, including two NADRA officials, for their involvement in issuing fraudulent identity documents to Afghan nationals, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. | Those arrested were identified as NADRA Assistant Director Inamul Haq, Deputy Assistant Director Fayyaz Ahmed, watchman Junaid Ahmed and a private agent, Mohammad Umar Shah. During the operation, officials seized records and other evidence, while the investigation was expanded to identify additional suspects, the FIA said.
(2026-07-23). Saturday 7/25: Protest to Demand Justice for Lorenzo and Johan Killed by ICE. indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-07-23). Pakistan pledges full GSP+ compliance. tribune.com.pk 
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to the effective implementation of all international conventions underpinning the GSP+ framework and underscored the importance that Pakistan attaches to its economic partnership with the European Union. | The deputy prime minister and foreign minister met European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas on the sidelines of the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, a DPM's Office news release said. | Dar comments came days after the European Commission's latest report on the implementation of the GS…
(2026-07-23). China, Russia seek deeper cross-border tourism cooperation. ecns.cn A China-Russia cross-border culture and tourism conference was held on Wednesday in northeast China's Harbin, capital city of Heilongjiang Province, drawing over 160 culture and tourism representatives from 20 Russian regions and Heilongjiang to attend to discuss on tourism facilitation between China and Russia.
(2026-07-23). China unveils five-year plan to advance TCM inheritance, innovation. ecns.cn China has unveiled a new five-year plan to promote the inheritance, innovation and high-quality development of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), according to the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
(2026-07-23). Malaika, Balochistan 1st female summiteer. tribune.com.pk 
In a historic achievement for Pakistan's mountaineering community, 14-year-old student Malaika Khilji from Balochistan has become the first woman from the province to summit Khosar Gang Peak. | The expedition, organised under the auspices of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, marks a significant milestone in the country's climbing history, said a statement issued here. | After successfully reaching the summit, Malaika Khilji hoisted Pakistan's green and white flag, a gesture symbolizing her love for the country and the determination of Pakistani youth. | The Alpine Club of Pakistan congratulated Balochistan's "proud…
(2026-07-23). Thousands forced to evacuate as wildfires sweep across southern France. aljazeera.com Thousands of people are being evacuated from areas of southern France as firefighters battle huge wildfires.
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). Indian police accused of using pellet guns in crackdown on India's protests. aljazeera.com Videos emerge showing police using pellet guns on protesters India's student protest movement.
(2026-07-23). Medicare for All or War-the Choice is Clear. indybay.org Members and supporters of the PAC "Medicare for All" founded in 2017 by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) spent the day attending a Congressional Progressive Caucus "Shadow Hearing" aptly titled, "Universal Healthcare: Now is the Time for Medicare for All." This was followed by lobbying congressional members on Capitol Hill in seeking co-sponsors for the bill.
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). Philippines: Rights Advocates in Mining Areas Face Prosecution. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Climate activists hold up portraits of slain Philippine environmental defenders during the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice protest in Quezon City, Philippines, November 6, 2021. | © 2021 Ezra Acayan/Getty Images…
(2026-07-23). Australia's anti-corruption commissions have gone too far. onlineopinion.com.au The CFMEU has been a running sore for decades, and which anti-corruption commission has acted to cauterise it?
(2026-07-23). Bank profits sink on provisions. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's commercial banking sector is expected to face a squeeze on profitability in the second quarter of 2026 as elevated provisions, narrowing margins and weaker non-funded income offset stable core earnings. | The earnings pressure comes despite a modest 3% sequential increase in net interest income. Higher provisions are emerging as a key drag on the sector's bottom line. An analysis by Optimus Capital Management projects the banking sector will post profit after tax (PAT) of Rs112 billion in 2QCY26, compared with Rs133 billion in the preceding quarter. This marks a 16% quarter-on-quarter decline, thoug…
(2026-07-23). Wednesday 7/22: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-07-23). Tuesday 7/28: Community Mourning Tent and Memorial Program to Honor Palestinian Peace Activist Awdah Hathaleen. indybay.org Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Avenue, Piedmont…
(2026-07-23). At Crockett SugarFest Workers Speak Out On ILWU6 Strike Against Union Busting C&H Refinery. indybay.org At the Crockett annual sugar festival ILWU Local 6 strikers, their families and supporters talked about the strike and the massive attacks going on against them and their families.
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). PSW launches mobile app for traders. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has launched its mobile application on Wednesday to improve digital access to cross-border trade services. | Through the app, importers, exporterscustoms clearing agents and other trade stakeholders will be able to securely and conveniently access key trade services on their mobile phones. | The mobile app is part of PSW's existing digital ecosystem, designed to keep users updated on their trade activities anytime, anywhere. | Using the app, importers, exporters and customs clearing agents can track the progress of their declarations, monitor regulatory requirements and receive rea…
(2026-07-23). 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.
(2026-07-23). China expands zero-tariff treatment to 63 countries. ecns.cn China has extended zero-tariff treatment to imports from 63 countries as part of efforts to promote high-standard opening up, a customs official said on Wednesday.
(2026-07-23). China policy bank boosts foreign-trade lending by $96 billion in first half. ecns.cn The Export-Import Bank of China (EXIM) extended nearly 650 billion yuan (about $95.97 billion) in new loans to foreign-trade sectors in the first half of 2026, CCTV News reported on Thursday.
(2026-07-23). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). Thursday 7/30: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel's Redwood Room Announces Sacha Boutros with "Redwood Room Af. indybay.org
(2026-07-23). Abderrahim Fakir's death has reignited Italy's police accountability debate. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-23). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). Mowlid Omar Siyad, aka Bisle, arrested in the Somali region of Ethiopia. indybay.org
(2026-07-23). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). Statement of Two People Recently Subpoenaed in Relation to a Grand Jury Investigation. indybay.org
(2026-07-23). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). 'ISIS of the Western Hemisphere'? Latin America isn't buying it. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-07-23). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's approach to confidentiality. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). ICRC working paper on six ICT-related threats faced by civilian populations. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). The West's plan to pressure Putin has a glaring flaw. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-07-23). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). Protecting Your Neighbors by Following ICE Vehicles: A Guide from the Bay Area. indybay.org
(2026-07-23). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). 'Shame on you, resign…': Ted Lieu explodes at Trump's UN envoy over Iran war casualty lies. hindustantimes.com
(2026-07-23). Spain and France battle raging wildfires, face high risk of more. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-23). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-07-23). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-23). UAE: International Cycling's Top Team Risks 'Sportswashing'. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Cyclists during stage 14 of the 2026 Tour de France, July 18, 2026. | © 2026 Gregory Van Gansen/Belga/Sipa USA via AP Photo | (Beirut) — The United Arab Emirates' cycling team Emirates-XRG risks "sportswashing" the country's egregious human rights record, Human Rights Watch said today.The team's principal sponsors are state-owned companies, and the team has stated openly that its aim is "representing an entire nation, the UAE." UAE Team Emirates is currently leading in the Tour de France, which began on July 4, 2026, and will end on July 26."Even as evidence of the UAE's mili…
(2026-07-23). Calls for Moroccan rapper's release outside a Casablanca court. aljazeera.com Protesters gathered outside a court in Casablanca, Morocco to demand the release of Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi.
(2026-07-23). Saturday 7/25: In Memory of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Killed by ICE: Community Street Demo plus Vigil. indybay.org 790 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 | Intersection of El Camino Real and Castro St. | and adjacent Gateway Plaza…