(2026-07-30). No Hormuz Passage for Those Taking Payouts From Iran's Frozen Assets: Top Military Command. orinocotribune.com Iran has warned countries and international companies that receiving any compensation payment from Iran's assets frozen abroad will mean they will be completely cut off from transit in the Strait of Hormuz. | Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced on Tuesday that it views a recent announcement by US President Donald Trump about compensating countries and entities for damage inflicted on their ships in the Persian Gulf from Iran's frozen assets as "illegal". | The command, which is in charge of coordinating Iranian armed forces during war and crisis times, said ship owners will face consequences if…
(2026-07-30). Saudi Arabia to announce Red Sea coalition to counter Houthi threats. al-monitor.com Around 50 countries have been invited to join the Saudi-led initiative aimed at countering Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping and preventing a repeat of recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-07-30). Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says. al-monitor.com By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explored all possible paths to curb Iran's nuclear program in their meeting, including diplomacy, economic pressure and force, a senior Israeli official said on Wednesday.Netanyahu did not tell Trump that Israel's preference now was for further attacks on Iran, the official said in briefings with reporters after the two men met in the White House on Tuesday.
(2026-07-30). Ukraine's attack on Iranian ship exposes global character of imperialist war. wsws.org Ukraine's attack on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea demonstrates the fraud that the NATO war against Russia is a "defensive" or "liberating" struggle. Ukraine is becoming an active front in the same global imperialist onslaught that includes the genocide in Gaza and the US-Israeli war against Iran.
(2026-07-30). US resumes strikes on Iran after attack on American base in Jordan, Trump vows 'very hard' retaliation. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States resumed air strikes on Iran on Thursday, ending a short pause in military action, after accusing Tehran of trying to launch a ballistic missile attack on American forc | US resumes strikes on Iran after attack on American base in Jordan, Trump vows 'very hard' retaliation…
(2026-07-30). US carries out strikes in southern Iran after IRGC attack on Jordan airbase. al-monitor.com The US says the strikes were retaliation for an attempted IRGC ballistic missile attack on a US airbase in Jordan as Iranian state media report explosions in the country's south.
(2026-07-30). Is the Middle East Oil Market Entering a New Era of Permanent Risk? moderndiplomacy.eu The Middle East's energy sector is entering a prolonged period of uncertainty as conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to disrupt one of the world's most critical oil-producing regions. Rather than moving toward either peace or full-scale war, the region appears trapped in a prolonged period of instability that is steadily reshaping …
(2026-07-30). Trump, MBS join forces to bomb Iran-backed militias in Iraq; Mid-east war spirals out of control. hindustantimes.com Did the Middle East just open another front? U.S. and Saudi Arabia carried out joint strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq after repeated drone attacks targeting American forces and Saudi oil infrastructure. Iraq has reacted sharply, while Iran accuses Washington and Riyadh of expanding the war. Here's everything we know about the rapidly escalating regional crisis.
(2026-07-30). US Strikes Dozens of IRGC Targets as Iran Conflict Escalates. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States military launched a two-hour operation against dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets across Iran early Thursday, marking another significant escalation in the expanding Middle East conflict. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes targeted military command centres, drone facilities, and other strategic assets after Iran fired ballistic missiles at …
(2026-07-30). US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20, including Iranians. al-monitor.com US-Saudi strikes on Iraq killed at least 20 militants, including several Iranians, on Wednesday, according to the Hashed al-Shaabi, an armed Iraqi alliance that includes pro-Iran groups. | The United States and Saudi Arabia said they had struck Iran-backed armed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities.
(2026-07-30). Trump says will hit Iran hard after attack, was briefed on Egypt tanker. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States would hit Iran very hard after an attack on the U.S. military in Jordan."So it's our turn," Trump told reporters at the White House. He said Washington would see if there was an agreement at some point between the two nations to end their war, "but we're going to hit them very hard."
(2026-07-30). Rushdie assailant convicted of terrorism charges. al-monitor.com A federal jury on Wednesday convicted novelist Salman Rushdie's assailant of "engaging in an act of terrorism" for the bloody August 2022 attack at a New York cultural center. | Hadi Matar, a 28-year-old Lebanese American, "chose to align his values with the terroristic values of the leaders of Iran," said US Attorney Michael DiGiacomo, adding the defendant spent months planning the stabbing that nearly killed Rushdie and left him blind in one eye.
(2026-07-30). Kremlin Demands Ukrainian Threat Be 'Definitively Destroyed' After Caspian Sea Strike on Iranian Vessel. orinocotribune.com One crewman was killed aboard the Iranian commercial vessel, with several others injured | Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on 28 July that the Ukrainian strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea should be treated as an attack on Iran itself, and that the threat from Kiev must be eliminated. | Peskov accused Ukraine of extending the geographic reach of what he called its "terrorist attacks," adding that "This threat must be neutralized and definitively destroyed." | Peskov also held Kiev responsible for the explosions that damaged Germany's Nord Stream pipelines, which Ukraine denies, and for harming Kaz…
(2026-07-30). US military says latest strikes on Iran last two hours, hitting dozens of targets. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Jasper WardWASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said on Wednesday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran, which lasted two hours and hit dozens of targets, with Washington casting the strikes as a "powerful response" to Iranian missiles launched towards U.S. forces in the Middle East a day earlier.The U.S. military said on Tuesday it intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran towards U.S. forces in what Washington called ‚Äå"an attempted surprise attack" by Tehran. Iran confirmed it had fired on U.S. bases in Jordan.
(2026-07-30). Trump goes ballistic against Mojtaba after Iran rains fire on Jordan base: 'will beat f**king s**t…'. hindustantimes.com Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are spiraling again after fresh Iranian strikes reportedly targeted American bases in Jordan. President Donald Trump has vowed a fierce response, even as indirect talks with Tehran continue. The latest escalation comes alongside U.S.-Saudi operations against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, raising fears of a wider Gulf conflict.
(2026-07-30). The dark shadow spreading across Latin America. links.org.au 
Trump and the global far right have made serious progress in Latin America. The next big battle against this neofascist wave has already begun in Brazil, writes Ana Cristina Carvalhaes.
(2026-07-30). Really, Rubio? Mamdani, DSA, and More Are Terrorist Agents of Cuban Intelligence? portside.org Really, Rubio? Mamdani, DSA, and More Are Terrorist Agents of Cuban Intelligence? |
(2026-07-30). ComunicarTV llega con una nueva edición (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu Bajo eslogan "Mi Moncada es la Patria", ComunicarTV convoca a festejar esta fecha como expresión de compromiso, identidad y continuidad. Esta edición también celebra el reconocimiento a una de las grandes figuras de la escena nacional: la actriz Paula Alí, Premio Nacional de Televisión 2026.
(2026-07-30). Parlamento cubano aprueba nueva ley para "que sea seguro invertir en la tierra" cubadebate.cu La norma actualiza el régimen jurídico sobre la propiedad, posesión, uso y transmisión de tierras en Cuba, y establece nuevas disposiciones para promover la producción agropecuaria, la incorporación de productores y el aprovechamiento sostenible de los recursos naturales.
(2026-07-30). Remembering Hugo Chávez on His Birth Anniversary. orinocotribune.com By Néstor Rivero Pérez — Jul 28, 2026 | On July 28, 1954, Hugo Chávez Frías was born in the town of Sabaneta, Barinas, and would over the years forge political and military thinking that would reshape perspectives of regional integration in the 21st century for Venezuela and South America as a whole. | No to colonial subjugation
| A scholar of the political thought of the Liberator, President Chávez Frías upheld the Liberator's thesis regarding the need for the "Balance of the Universe," thus firmly upholding sovereignty against any subjugation to colonial power structures relating to both the Holy All…
(2026-07-30). Venezuela: The urgency of shedding illusions. links.org.au 
Elías Jaua calls for national unity to reclaim Venezuela's sovereignty and right to self-determination.
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Coal power share falls below 50% of China's electricity generation for first time. ecns.cn Coal-fired power accounted for 49.7% of China's total electricity generation in the first half of 2026, marking the first time the share has dropped below 50% for a half-year period, an official of the National Energy Administration said at a press conference on Thursday.
(2026-07-30). Siberian tiger park showcases China's conservation efforts to the world. ecns.cn The 16th Global Tiger Day event was held on Tuesday at the Siberian Tiger Park in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, highlighting China's achievements in tiger conservation, science education and ecological tourism.
(2026-07-30). China, U.S. have obligation to pursue dialogue and cooperation, no reason for conflict or confrontation: Ambassador Xie Feng. ecns.cn China and the United States have every obligation to pursue dialogue and cooperation, and no single reason for conflict or confrontation, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng said Wednesday in a speech at the reception marking the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) held in Washington.
(2026-07-30). PTI demands probe into AJK killings. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Wednesday rejected the recent elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), calling the electoral process "a fraud", and condemned the violence in the region, which it said was sending the wrong message internationally and harming the Kashmir cause. | Addressing a news conference alongside PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan today, former AJK prime minister Sardar Qayyum Niazi said Kashmiris were being subjected to unprecedented oppression and brutality. | "Kashmiris are being crushed in a manner for which there is no precedent. These are the same Kashmiris who passed the resolut…
(2026-07-30). Meet Nandan Nilekani: Task Force Chief to Reform India's Exam System. ummid.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday July 26, 2026 announced the formation of a high-powered task force to reform India's Examination System headed by Nandan Nilekani.
(2026-07-30). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Saturday July 25, 2026 CAP Round 2 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.
(2026-07-30). How can you save water and avoid drainage faults. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-30). MHT Direct 2nd-yr Pharmacy Admission 2026 Merit List Released, Check Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published today i.e. Sunday July 26, 2026 on its official website dsp2026.mahacet.org.in Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Pharmacy (B Pharm and Pharm D) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-30). Newspaper featuring Fields Medal winner Wang Hong sparks buying frenzy in China. ecns.cn A front-page profile of Chinese mathematician Wang Hong, published by Guangxi Daily following her Fields Medal win, has sparked a rare rush to buy the print edition, with copies reselling for as much as 65 yuan (about $9.60).
(2026-07-30). How much National Testing Agency earns, Govt data reveals. ummid.com The Narendra Modi Government Wednesday July 22, 2026 released a comprehensive data showing how much the National Testing Agency (NTA) has earned and how many exams it conducted along with the details of appeared students.
(2026-07-30). Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, sources say. al-monitor.com RIYADH, July 29 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia is seeking to build an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, two people familiar with the deliberations said on Wednesday.The composition of the coalition has not yet been finalised and is being discussed with dozens of countries, the sources said.The Saudi Center for International Communication did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
(2026-07-30). Christchurch City Holdings rejects DP World-backed proposal to take over Lyttelton Port. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Christchurch City Holdings Limited (CCHL) has declined to proceed with a controversial proposal to lease operations at the port, the company announced today after recent public meetings denounced the proposal. The unsolicited proposal from T≈çnui Consortium, representing DP World and three Runanga: NgƒÅti Wheke, NgƒÅi T≈´ƒÅhuriri, and Te Taumutu, was received by…
(2026-07-30). China donates $2m reproductive health supplies. tribune.com.pk 
China, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), on Wednesday handed over reproductive health and family planning supplies and equipment worth $2 million to Pakistan. | The equipment were handed over in order to improve maternal and newborn healthcare services and expanding family planning access in 10 underserved districts across the country. | The reproductive health and family planning supplies and equipment were handed over to the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination during a ceremony held at the Rural Health Center (RHC) Tarlai in Islamabad.
(2026-07-30). The impending collapse of California's transportation fuel infrastructure. onlineopinion.com.au A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, which is potentially catastrophic for the USA's defence…
(2026-07-30). 'Padhai aur Ladai Saath Chalegi': Students Hold Ground in Delhi, Other Cities. ummid.com Hundreds of thousands of students, many of them supported by their parents and friends, are currently protesting in various cities of India against NEET Paper Leak, and seeking accountability from the Narendra Modi government and resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
(2026-07-30). EconoScope | Japanese industry feels the chill as Chinese tourist arrivals plunge. ecns.cn Japan's summer tourism season is usually one of its busiest, but this year the country's inbound travel market has cooled significantly as the number of Chinese visitors declined.
(2026-07-30). 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?
(2026-07-30). China in phots: China's C919 high-altitude jet completes test flight. ecns.cn China's C919 passenger jet's high-altitude variant completed its first flight test on Wednesday, marking an important step in the development of the C919 aircraft family.
(2026-07-30). As ASEAN meets, manufactured confrontations in the South China Sea. wsws.org The clashes in the South China Sea during last week's ASEAN summit in Manila expose the deliberate manufacturing of conflict with China by the Philippine state, acting on behalf of a US drive to militarize Southeast Asia.
(2026-07-30). Public defenders strike in New York City and Detroit; Will Lehman, socialist candidate for UAW president, calls for unified walkout. wsws.org More than 500 public defender workers are now on strike in New York City and Detroit, in an expanding rebellion against poverty wages, healthcare cuts and crushing caseloads.
(2026-07-30). 'Three Demands…': Rahul Gandhi, AISA Students in Joint Call. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and President of All India Students' Association (AISA) Neha Bora in a joint call Saturday July 25, 2026 reiterated students' three demands to end the protests underway at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi and other parts of India.
(2026-07-30). China's IP royalty exports surge 64.9 pct in first five months. ecns.cn China's exports of royalties for the use of intellectual property reached 45.5 billion yuan (about $67.2035 billion) in the first five months of 2026, up 64.9 percent year on year, an official with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) said Wednesday in Beijing.
(2026-07-30). PM pushes unified national data center. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed authorities to take immediate and effective measures to make the facilities of the newly established federal government-operated national central data center, Sky 47, available to all federal institutions. | He also directed that a meeting of the National Digital Commission should be convened at the earliest to take all stakeholders, including the provinces, into confidence regarding the policy. | Established under the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025, the commission is headed by the prime minister, while all provincial chief ministers serve as its members.
(2026-07-30). Saige England: People, environment win DP World showdown but port predator fight goes on. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Saige England The people won. The environment won. The Lyttelton port remains in public hands. For now. Please join the protest tomorrow. There is more on the table. And the battle for the port is far from over. The DP World deal being dropped can be attributed to rousing support and brilliant speakers…
(2026-07-30). Mumbai's Raza Academy President visits Jauhar University to oppose demolition. ummid.com A delegation of Raza Academy Mumbai Sunday July 26, 2026 visited Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur in solidarity with the protesting students, and to oppose Uttar Pradesh government's demolition order.
(2026-07-30). Letter To Myself: Constellations Beyond The Trees, The Drug Addict, The Lone Figure In A Matthew Wong Painting. moderndiplomacy.eu 2 July 2026, Thursday evening Dear Abigail, The drug addict is always searching for the meaning and the innocence they have lost, and are constantly brought back to the emotional pain and the suffering they have endured and caused other people. They are searching for the boy they once were, the child they once were. …
(2026-07-30). Drone hits gas storage tanker at Mediterranean port, Ambrey reports. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Saul, Marwa Rashad and Mohamed EzzLONDON/CAIRO, July 29 (Reuters) – A drone hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Wednesday, in an initial assessment that could signal a further spread of conflict across the Middle East.A statement from Egypt's petroleum ministry confirmed a fire at the port but made no mention of a drone attack and did not provide a cause for the incident.
(2026-07-30). How Indian Gen Z Reawakened Democracy. ummid.com Although the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remained the immediate rallying point, the students movement gradually became the collective voice of a generation confronting unemployment, compromised examinations, declining public accountability and diminishing confidence in institutions that were expected to guarantee fairness.
(2026-07-30). US mulls scuppering Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat. al-monitor.com By Gabriel Stargardter, Humeyra Pamuk, Gram Slattery and Andrea ShalalPARIS/WASHINGTON July 29 (Reuters) – The United States is considering delaying, or even blocking, President Emmanuel Macron's choice for France's next ambassador to Washington following public French criticism of the country's human rights record, according to four sources.
(2026-07-30). Nigerien health professionals train in China to strengthen cardiac, critical care. ecns.cn Nine health professionals from Niamey General Reference Hospital in Niger recently completed a week-long training program at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Mystery blast jolts US gas tanker in Egypt after drone strike; another US ally dragged into war. hindustantimes.com Fresh explosions have been reported at Egypt's Damietta LNG terminal after an alleged drone strike reportedly hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker. Two LNG vessels were said to have caught fire during cargo discharge operations before being moved to safety. Is this another escalation in the widening Middle East conflict? Here's what we know so far.
(2026-07-30). CAT 2026 Notification Released: Important Dates. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) has published on its official website 'iimcat.ac.in' the notification of Common Admission Test 2026 (CAT 2026) along with the registration start date and other important dates.
(2026-07-30). Xi congratulates Carlos Vila Nova on reelection as president of Sao Tome and Principe. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday congratulated Carlos Vila Nova on his reelection as president of Sao Tome and Principe.
(2026-07-30). Capitalism's 'Metabolic Rift'. portside.org Capitalism's 'Metabolic Rift' |
(2026-07-30). 'Workhorse' humanoid robots from Ningbo head to global markets. ecns.cn A humanoid robot innovation center in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, is developing practical robots for industrial and commercial applications, with one model already deployed at a European home appliance manufacturer's plant.
(2026-07-30). Watch: Lone Mumbai Woman Blocks Police Van With Protesters Inside, Then This Happened. ummid.com A lone Mumbai woman, later identified as Rhiya Ahir, has become one of the defining faces of the Gen Z Protests in India, after she blocked Police Van packed with the Mumbaikars protesting Delhi Police brutality against students.
(2026-07-30). Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS Rank List 2026: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) is publishing soon on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' and 'tnhealth.tn.gov.in' the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2026 (NEET UG 2026) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-30). The Good News and the Bad News About the New Housing Law. portside.org The Good News and the Bad News About the New Housing Law |
(2026-07-30). International Tiger Day: Not just awareness—action. ecns.cn There's nothing quite like her. Never has been, never will be. Only around 5,500 remain in the wild. Let that sink in. On International Tiger Day, awareness isn't enough — action is.
(2026-07-30). MHT CET 2026 DSE Merit List Released: What Next? ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published on Saturday July 25, 2026 on its official website dse2026.mahacet.org.in Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Engineering (B.E. / B Tech) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-30). DTE Maha Post HSC 2026 D Pharmacy Admission: Last Date Changed. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended, for the second time, 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.
(2026-07-30). Senate activity surges despite key gaps. tribune.com.pk 
Legislative activity in the Senate increased significantly during the 2025-26 parliamentary year, with the upper house passing nearly twice as many bills as the previous year, although persistent institutional weaknesses continued to undermine its overall performance. | According to an annual assessment released by the Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT), the Senate approved 97 bills during the year, comprising 47 government bills and 50 private members' bills, compared with 51 bills passed in 2024-25. | The report noted a marked revival in private members' legislation along…
(2026-07-30). NA panel calls for uniform marriage age. tribune.com.pk 
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights on Wednesday called for adopting a uniform minimum marriage age across the country and directed the Ministry of Human Rights to strengthen coordination among relevant ministries and departments to effectively address social issues that are affecting the society. | The committee, which met at Parliament House under the chairpersonship of MNA Asiya Naz Tanoli, also appreciated the Ministry of Human Rights for successfully organizing the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women in Islamabad, saying the event would contribute to promoting women's socio-econom…
(2026-07-30). RSS Loyalist Pralhad Joshi given additional charge of Education Ministry. ummid.com A long term RSS loyalist, Pralhad Joshi, has been given additional charge of the Ministry of Education after the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
(2026-07-30). China condemns Japanese right-wing forces' use of AI to distort history of aggression. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Tuesday condemned Japanese right-wing forces for using artificial intelligence (AI) to distort the history of Japan's wartime aggression against China, calling the effort "a blatant provocation to international fairness and justice and…
(2026-07-30). NEET Needs Fundamental Restructuring, Not Cosmetic Fixes. ummid.com The recurring crises surrounding National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) demonstrate that the problem lies not merely in its implementation but in the design of the system itself.
(2026-07-30). Around 300 NAB cases under review after SC ruling. tribune.com.pk 
The registrar of the Supreme Court has said the process of classifying National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases is underway following the court's recent judgment on NAB jurisdiction, adding that approximately 300 NAB-related cases are currently pending before the SC. | The remarks were made on Wednesday during a media briefing by Supreme Court Registrar Sohail Laghari and Chief Justice's Secretary Mushtaq Ahmed, who highlighted the court's digital transformation and administrative reforms. | Ahmed said the SC is gradually working to transfer the authority for fixing cases to an artificial intelligence (AI)-b…
(2026-07-30). Oil jumps 8% as US-Iran war pressures Saudi Arabia, explosions hit Egypt. al-monitor.com The price of benchmark Brent crude climbed past $90 per barrel on Wednesday after a renewed round of US-Iran hostilities shattered a days-long lull in fighting and the Houthis targeted Saudi oil exports.
(2026-07-30). Jingdezhen World Heritage listing highlights China's commitment to preserving cultural legacy. ecns.cn For generations, porcelain makers in Jingdezhen have worked through a sequence of highly specialized tasks: preparing clay, shaping vessels, painting designs, applying glaze, and firing kilns.
(2026-07-30). Shanghai, Catalonia strengthen business ties with cooperation pact. ecns.cn Business representatives from Shanghai and Catalonia signed a memorandum of cooperation in Shanghai on Tuesday, establishing a mechanism for regular exchanges between the two business communities.
(2026-07-30). US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: Redrawing Middle East's Atomic Map. ummid.com The latest US-Saudi Arabia nuclear agreement, formalised under Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act, gives American firms legal access to build out Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear programme, alongside separate bilateral safeguards accord signed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
(2026-07-30). AJK polls' first phase results notified. tribune.com.pk 
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission on Wednesday formally notified the results of all 13 constituencies of Mirpur Division, confirming a decisive victory for the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, which secured nine seats against four won by the Pakistan Peoples Party in the first phase of the AJK Legislative Assembly elections. | The notification, issued under the signatures of AJK Election Commission Secretary Raja Muhammad Shakeel, formally declared the successful candidates elected and contained their names, parentage, political affiliation and respective constituencies.
(2026-07-30). Kurds still waiting to go home despite govt deal. al-monitor.com At a desolate Syrian camp, home to thousands of displaced Kurds, Ahmad Oussi appealed for help to return to his hometown, seven years after a Turkish offensive drove him out. | Residents of the Talaeh camp complain former Turkish-backed fighters are squatting in their properties in the Ras al-Ain area, around 70 kilometres (40 miles) away.
(2026-07-30). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-30). TN NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration Window Re-Opens. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has re-opened the registration window for the TN NEET UG 2026 Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS, BUMS, BHMS, BAMS and other medical courses run by the colleges in the State of Tamil Nadu.
(2026-07-30). China's C919 plateau variant completes maiden flight. ecns.cn The first C919 aircraft of the plateau variant completed its maiden flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Tuesday, according to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC).
(2026-07-30). China launches Tianlian-3-01 satellite. ecns.cn China successfully launched the Tianlian-3-01 satellite into its planned orbit from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province on Wednesday, using a Long March-7A carrier rocket, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
(2026-07-30). Greece Wildfires Kill Firefighters as Crete Battles Deadly Blaze. moderndiplomacy.eu Greek firefighters continued battling deadly wildfires across the island of Crete for a second consecutive day on Thursday, as Greece joined Spain and France in confronting one of Europe's most severe wildfire outbreaks of the summer. The crisis intensified after three Greek firefighters lost their lives on Wednesday while responding to separate blazes driven by …
(2026-07-30). Govt unveils four-year digital policy. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf on Wednesday unveiled Pakistan's first four-year Hajj Policy (2027 ñ2030), aimed at ensuring transparent and digital governance, accountability, merit and improved logistical facilities for pilgrims. | He announced that, for the first time, pilgrims will be able to choose their preferred Hajj year in advance under a four-year Hajj registration and waiting list system. The minister said three to four-year contracts could be signed for accommodation, transport, catering, air travel and cargo services, which would improve the quality of faciliti…
(2026-07-30). Australia: Union-management sellout agreement passed at University of Newcastle. wsws.org This outcome, after three limited strikes and 15 months of closed-door negotiations, is a warning of the retrograde enterprise agreements that the trade unions are trying to impose at public universities across the country.
(2026-07-30). transgender community protests soaring prices. al-monitor.com Hundreds of transgender Pakistanis and supporters protested against surging inflation in the southern city of Karachi on Wednesday, as a spike in prices amid the Middle East war disproportionately hits the vulnerable community. | Though Pakistan's transgender community has received legal protections in recent years, many face social and family stigma, often leading to economic deprivation that forces some to earn an income from begging.
(2026-07-30). Allan's resigned: How will the media shut down Labor now. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-30). The witch-hunt against Anthony Fauci and the war on public health. wsws.org Senate Republicans' show trial of Fauci marks a qualitative escalation of the offensive against medical research and public health that has been prosecuted under both big business parties.
(2026-07-30). New York Times publishes friendly interview with Mamdani. wsws.org There is growing disgust with capitalism and increasing interest in a socialist alternative, seen in the fact that millions are voting for candidates who call themselves socialist. The role of the DSA is to channel this political radicalization behind the Democrats in order to block the development of an independent movement of the working class.
(2026-07-30). The multicultural generosity Pauline see. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-30). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Thursday July 23, 2026 the CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment Result of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering / Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-30). China's national AI application pilot base accelerates embodied intelligence deployment. ecns.cn A national-level pilot base for embodied intelligence applications in Hangzhou is accelerating the deployment of embodied intelligence robots across various sectors.
(2026-07-30). Return of Narco-President Juan Orlando Hernández Reignites Debate on Impunity in Honduras. orinocotribune.com The return to Honduras of former President Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted in the United States for drug trafficking and later pardoned by US President Donald Trump, has reignited the debate on impunity, corruption, and the links between political power and organized crime in Honduras. | According to various analysts, Hernández's return does not mark the end of an episode, but rather reopens an institutional crisis characterized by the capture of the state by drug trafficking and the strengthening of structures linked to the crime. | Parliamentarian Fabricio Sandoval pointed out that Hernández was sentenced by…
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). China's women's sabre team claims silver at 2026 Fencing World Championships. ecns.cn China's women's sabre team won silver at the 2026 Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong on Wednesday after a 45-41 loss to Hungary in the final.
(2026-07-30). Dr Al-Baqami new Saudi envoy. tribune.com.pk 
Islamabad | Saudi Arabia on Wednesday appointed Dr Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami as its new ambassador to Pakistan, replacing Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, Arab News reported, as the two longstanding allies deepen cooperation in defence, investment and regional security. | According to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Al-Baqami was among eight newly appointed envoys who took the oath of office this week. | "On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and before His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the newly appointed ambassadors to several brotherly and friendly countries took the oath," the ministry said…
(2026-07-30). Community worker in his 20s dies in Chongqing landslide after helping evacuate residents. ecns.cn The remains of a young grid-based community worker who went missing while helping evacuate residents from a landslide in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality have been found and identified through DNA testing, local authorities said on Wednesday.
(2026-07-30). China does not seek trade surplus, will continue to expand imports: ministry. ecns.cn China has never deliberately pursued the goal of a trade surplus and will remain committed to expanding imports, a Ministry of Commerce official said Tuesday.
(2026-07-30). Teamsters proclaim "victory" at United Airlines while withholding contract from 11,000 mechanics. wsws.org More than a week after declaring an "industry-leading" agreement, the Teamsters have still not released a term sheet, wage schedule or contract language to United mechanics.
(2026-07-30). Japanese prime minister, defense minister under fire for staged earthquake relief photos. ecns.cn A photo released by Japan's Ministry of Defense after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday has drawn criticism online, with many Japanese netizens accusing officials of staging a publicity image during a national disaster.
(2026-07-30). Trump's Tariff Strategy: Effectiveness and Global Impact. ummid.com Though struck down by the Supreme Court, US President Donald Trump's tariffs have returned through new legal loopholes, hitting 60 nations under a 'forced labour' pretext.
(2026-07-30). Nicaragua banned US-sponsored coup leaders from elections, sparking corporate media meltdown. thegrayzone.com In his national address on July 19, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega stated that when the country's next elections take place in 2027, none who promoted a violent anti-government insurrection in 2018 will be allowed to stand for office. The pledge was universally interpreted by Western media outlets as a total ban on voting, prompting hysterical interventions from the US State Dept and throughout South Florida. July 19 is a key date in Nicaragua's calendar — the anniversary of the victory …
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Canadian workers defend Will Lehman in face of death threat from top UAW official. wsws.org Will Lehman, a candidate for the presidency of the United Auto Workers in the ongoing election, was sent a death threat by a top union official and close ally of current President Shawn Fain. Workers across Canada have responded angrily to Jensen's thuggish behaviour and sent statements of solidarity to the WSWS.
(2026-07-30). Re-polling at 4 polling stations in Kohlu ordered. tribune.com.pk 
The election tribunal has ordered re-polling at four polling stations in the PB-9 Kohlu provincial assembly constituency, a seat currently held by PML-N lawmaker Nawab Changez Marri. | The decision has brought renewed focus to the constituency, with political circles closely watching the next phase of the electoral process. The election tribunal is expected to announce the polling schedule, security arrangements and other necessary details soon. | The development comes amid increased political activity surrounding Marri, who recently criticised the Balochistan government over the province's worsening security…
(2026-07-30). The right to nationality in Mozambique: The application of 'Jus soli' in the fight against statelessness. globalvoices.org 
(2026-07-30). U.S. business representatives view China as key partner at trade event. ecns.cn China is both an important market for the U.S. state of Utah and a vital partner, U.S. business representatives said on Tuesday at the China-Utah trade and economic exchange held in Salt Lake City.
(2026-07-30). Wuhan's citywide drone network reaches nearly any location in five minutes. ecns.cn China's first low‚Äëaltitude drone remote‚Äësensing network for routine urban management across a megacity was unveiled on Wednesday in Wuhan, central Hubei province by the city's surveying institute and DJI Enterprise.
(2026-07-30). Lebanese lawyers seek probe of banker over Netanyahu dinner. al-monitor.com By Tala RamadanBEIRUT, July 29 (Reuters) – A group of Lebanese lawyers filed a complaint with the country's top prosecutor on Wednesday requesting an investigation into banker Antoun Sehnaoui over a dinner he allegedly co-hosted in Washington that was attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The document accused Sehnaoui of "communicating with the Israeli enemy", one of the complainants, lawyer Mohamad Amer Al Haj Hassan, told reporters.
(2026-07-30). CLAT 2027 on Dec 06, Registration Starts on Aug 03, 2026. ummid.com The Common Law Admission Test 2027 (CLAT 2027) will be held on December 06, 2026 whereas the registration and online application process for CLAT 2027 will commence on August 03, 2026, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) said.
(2026-07-30). Trial flight completed on Kashgar-Tashkent air cargo route. ecns.cn A Shandong Airlines freighter from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, landed Monday at Kashgar Laining International Airport in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, marking the successful completion of a test flight for the new all-cargo route.
(2026-07-30). Who died and why: COVID-19, class and mass death in the United States. wsws.org Across both the Trump and Biden administrations, official public health policy forced working-class and minority Americans to bear the pandemic's highest death toll.
(2026-07-30). 'Defeat of Arrogance': Reactions Pour in After Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation. ummid.com Defeat of this arrogant government, and a huge step towards reshaping India's education system, political leaders said after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister Saturday July 25, 2026.
(2026-07-30). 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.
(2026-07-30). Blatant Misuse of Power: Bhopal Activist on Jauhar University Demolition Order. ummid.com The decision of the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government to demolish 38 of the 40 buildings on the campus of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur, including the university mosque under the pretext of "illegal construction," is one of the most sweeping misuse of power such, Razia Masood, a Bhopal-based Social Activist, said.
(2026-07-30). Sri Lankan fake lefts defend government over killing of Negombo prisoners. wsws.org The fake left have chimed in, not to denounce the government and prison authorities for their brutality, but to join the chorus calling for prison reform and how to run the jails more efficiently.
(2026-07-30). ECC approves 1m tonnes wheat import. tribune.com.pk 
The Economic Coordination Committee on Wednesday conditionally approved import of up to one million metric tonnes of wheat in an emergency session but linked the final consignments with bank's letter of credits of an estimated $340 million value on behalf of provinces that had demanded the commodity. | Headed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the ECC approved the proposal to constitute a steering committee, which would oversee the mechanism for the wheat import, mainly to make sure that the provinces pay their dues before import so that the cost is not borne by the federal government. | The Ministry of F…
(2026-07-30). Split at the Fed as it keeps interest rate on hold. wsws.org Bond markets signal that inflation is set to rise over coming months and maybe even years.
(2026-07-30). ICE detains travelers at US airports in expanding police state dragnet. wsws.org Masked federal agents are seizing immigrants with work authorization and pending legal claims, frequently without producing warrants, before imprisoning them in an increasingly deadly network of private concentration camps.
(2026-07-30). Kuchu Puchu Ab Toh Resign Kr Do: Girl in Bridal Dress at Jantar Mantar. ummid.com A girl-student from Indira Nagar, Delhi Friday came at Jantar Mantar in bridal dress and carrying a placard reading 'Kuchu Puchu Ab Toh Resign Kr Do' to amplify students' demand of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
(2026-07-30). To Beat a State-Capitalist Rival, Washington Became One: Inside the New Critical Minerals Race. moderndiplomacy.eu On July 10, almost exactly a year after the Pentagon announced it was becoming the largest shareholder in MP Materials, the International Energy Agency put a number on what that deal was designed to prevent: $6.5 trillion in global downstream production now sits exposed to China's rare-earth export curbs — restrictions currently suspended under an …
(2026-07-30). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-30). Malegaon Joins Protest for Protection of Jauhar University, Students Rights. ummid.com As student movements continue to gain momentum across India over issues concerning educational justice and democratic rights, Bedari Foundation has announced a special public gathering in Malegaon to express solidarity with the students protesting at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, and to support the movement for the protection of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, Rampur.
(2026-07-30). Why India's 'Cockroach' Protest is Different. ummid.com What began as an online response to the Indian youth being compared to 'cockroaches' has now moved from memes and mock slogans to the streets of not just Delhi but most capitals in India.
(2026-07-30). Scott Ritter's vicious propaganda campaign to establish himself as the sole reliable source of information about Russia. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-07-30). Iran and the fight against US imperialism. ecosocialism.org.au
(2026-07-30). Cultural Intifada: Art and social change. ecosocialism.org.au
(2026-07-30). Sovereignty, solidarity, socialism. ecosocialism.org.au
(2026-07-30). Trump Inherited Peace Deals But Torched Them For More War, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-07-29). Why Trump's "You're ____ing crazy" Remark Still Defines His View of Netanyahu. thinktank.pk For years, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu were widely portrayed as the closest political partners in modern U.S.-Israel relations. Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital, supported the Abraham Accords, withdrew from the Iran nuclear agreement, and consistently defended Israel on the global stage. Yet by mid-2026, the relationship appears far more complicated. The resurfacing of …
(2026-07-29). Bibi hails 'one of the best' meetings with Trump but rift in US-Israel ties obvious over Iran war. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held their first White House meeting since the launch of the Iran war, with fresh images emerging from Washington. The two leaders reportedly reaffirmed that Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons, while the White House described the talks as "positive and productive." Israeli officials also highlighted the "excellent chemistry" between Trump and Netanyahu as the high-stakes discussions unfolded.
(2026-07-29). US Media: Maybe Iran Didn't Want Nukes After All. juancole.com The following story is co-published with Matt Bivens' Substack newsletter, ( Khamenei ruled that these ridiculously violent explosives, with their promise of indiscriminate ki…
(2026-07-29). Talking with Russian Media About Iran. worldbeyondwar.org By CrossTalk, July 29, 2026 | CrossTalking with Dimitri Lascaris and David Swanson…
(2026-07-29). What's Behind The Mutual Iranian-Ukrainian De-Escalation? thealtworld.com 
The US, Iran, and possibly also Russia appear to have calculated that it's not in their interests, only in Ukraine's and Israel's. | Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi's
(2026-07-29). How To Be An Empire Propagandist. thealtworld.com If you want to help the western empire administer war propaganda, one of the best ways to do this is to pretend the violence of empire-targeted governments happens in a vacuum, completely divorced from western imperial agendas. | Pretend the protesters killed in Iran had nothing whatsoever to do with the known US-Israeli agendas to foment violence in that country and arm insurgent factions in order to topple Tehran. | Pretend Putin's invasion of Ukraine had nothing whatsoever to do with NATO amassing a proxy force on Russia's border in ways the United States would never tolerate on its own border. | Pretend Beiji…
(2026-07-29). Zelensky's Dangerous Gambit To Merge The Iran And Ukraine Wars. scheerpost.com Of course this would also appeal to Israel, prolonging the Middle East war and potentially drawing European governments into the theater, too. Trita Parsi Responsible Statecraft As Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Washington, much indicates that he is no longer merely trying to draw greater American support into its war against Russia. Increasingly, it appears to …
(2026-07-29). Iran denies involvement in projectiles launched from Iraq toward Saudi Arabia. tribune.com.pk 
An Iranian military official on Wednesday denied Tehran's involvement in projectiles launched from Iraq toward Saudi Arabia, rejecting accusations that Iran was behind recent attacks on the kingdom. | Responding to a statement by the Saudi defence minister, the official told Iran's state broadcaster IRIB that attributing attacks against United States interests in the region to Tehran was "a grave mistake stemming from ignorance of the situation in the region." | The official also "strongly denied any connection between projectiles fired from other countries toward targets in Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republ…
(2026-07-29). Iran, Lebanon, Syria Middle East War EP 140 (Part 1). thealtworld.com In Episode 140 (Part 1) of the Kianistan Podcast, independent journalist Vanessa Beeley joins from Lebanon alongside Iranian geopolitical analyst Ehsan Safarnejad for an in-depth discussion on the expanding conflict across West Asia and its implications for Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Israel, and the United States. | Vanessa provides a firsthand assessment of conditions in Lebanon, including ongoing Israeli military operations, displacement, infrastructure destruction, and the growing tensions along Lebanon's southern border. The conversation explores developments in Syria, the presence of foreign actors, and how regio…
(2026-07-29). Netanyahu, Trump hold first White House talks since Iran war began. geo.tv President Donald Trump talks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Jerusalem. — ReutersWASHINGTON: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House Tuesday for his first in-person talks with President Donald Trump since…
(2026-07-29). Headlines for July 29, 2026. democracynow.org France and Spain Race to Contain Wildfires Amid Heat Wave, Death Toll Rises to 18 People in Japan Earthquake, Uganda Declares End to the Latest Outbreak of Ebola, Netanyahu and Zelensky Attend Sen. Graham's Funeral in Washington, Senate Votes to Confirm Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, U.S.-Iran Negotiations Stall as Iran Attacks U.S. Base in Jordan, U.S. Walks Out of UNSC Meeting During French Ambassador's Remarks, Human Rights Groups Say Iranian Authorities Hanged Two Anti-Gov't Protesters, Israeli Jets Strike Mosque in Gaza City, Killing One Person and Wounding Dozens, Palest…
(2026-07-29). Netanyahu's war fails? Iran's proxy rearms, hunts every lost weapon to fight again | Gaza War. hindustantimes.com Hamas has reportedly formed a special committee to recover weapons lost during the Gaza war as it works to rebuild the Al-Qassam Brigades' arsenal. According to i24NEWS, the group is tracking missing weapons held by factions, clans and private individuals, buying back arms from civilians, and transferring government employees into its military wing to replace commanders killed in Israeli strikes. Watch the latest updates on Hamas, Gaza, Israel, the Al-Qassam Brigades, IDF operations, and Middle East developments.
(2026-07-29). Israel's decades-old US support risks losing Democrats. tribune.com.pk 
For generations, support for Israel united Washington. Now Israel's attacks on Gaza, the Iran war and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's close ties to United States Republicans are eroding Democratic backing, threatening to turn one of America's closest alliances into a partisan divide. | Support for Israel among Democratic voters has plummeted, candidates critical of Israel are winning Democratic primaries and even moderate lawmakers are increasingly willing to challenge decades of US support for Israel. | The shift is evident in Congress. This month, nearly half of House Democrats voted for a failed amendme…
(2026-07-29). Hundreds of Jordanians sign open letter demanding withdrawal of US forces in rare challenge to govt. tribune.com.pk 
The New York Times reported on Wednesday that hundreds of Jordanian political, legal and other figures signed an open letter last week calling for the withdrawal of United States forces from Jordan in a rare public challenge to the government, which has long cracked down on free speech and dissent. | In recent weeks, Iranian missiles and drones have increasingly targeted US military forces and installations in Jordan, including early Wednesday, Iranian officials said. The attacks have repeatedly set off sirens across the kingdom and pulled the country further into a war it wanted no part of. But most Jordanian…
(2026-07-29). Middle East tensions escalate: Saudi Arabia joins US strikes on Iran-backed forces in Iraq; Tehran fires missiles, 20 dead. ptcnews.tv Middle-east conflict: The conflict involving Iran widened further on Tuesday night after Saudi Arabia joined the United States in launching airstrikes on positions of the Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq. According to reports, at least 20 PMF fighters were killed and 32 others were injured in the strikes.The US military said the targeted locations were allegedly being used to prepare attacks on American troops stationed in the region as well as Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure.Hours after the strikes, Iran responded by launching several ballistic missiles towards a US military base in Jo…
(2026-07-29). Iran slams 'clear aggression' after US-Saudi strikes on Iraq kill 20 PMF fighters. tribune.com.pk 
Iran on Wednesday condemned the United States-Saudi Arabia strikes on seven areas in Iraq, calling the attacks "clear aggression against the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq." | According to Al Jazeera, citing the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Tehran termed the attacks "a gross violation" of international law and said they were "in line with the aspirations of the United States and the Zionist regime to expand the scope of war." | "While expressing condolences for the martyrdom of a group of honourable Iraqi people during these aggressive attacks, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasises th…
(2026-07-29). Trump Vows Revenge For Iranian Missile Attack, U.S. And Saudis Join Forces To Strike Iraq (Updated). twz.com 
President Donald Trump on Wednesday
(2026-07-29). Tuesday 7/28: Stop The War with Iran STANDOUT. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave Monterey…
(2026-07-29). How Trump and DOGE made it easier for you to get diarrhea. therealnews.com 
(2026-07-29). From genocide to justice: Iraq's reparations for Yazidi survivors. onlineopinion.com.au More than a decade after ISIS's genocide against the Yazidi people, Iraq has begun compensating Yazidi survivors. But justice requires far more than financial support.
(2026-07-29). How Hakeem Jeffries and J Street Teamed Up for Arming Genocide. indybay.org The oxymoron of "pro-Israel, pro-peace"
(2026-07-29). Is the Department of War covering up the true extent of U.S. casualties? strategic-culture.su By Larry C. JOHNSON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Last Wednesday all the signs were pointing to a desperate action by the Trump admin…
(2026-07-29). Primer ministro: La implementación de las transformaciones entra en su etapa más importante y difícil. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro Manuel Marrero Cruz informó en la Asamblea Nacional que ya fueron aprobadas 110 de las 121 transformaciones previstas para junio y julio y aseguró que el desafío pasa ahora por garantizar su aplicación efectiva, evaluar sus impactos y corregir oportunamente las desviaciones.
(2026-07-29). ANPP aprueba la liquidación del Presupuesto del Estado de 2025. cubadebate.cu La Asamblea Nacional aprobó hoy la liquidación del Presupuesto del Estado 2025, luego de conocer el informe presentado por el ministro de Finanzas y Precios, Vladimir Regueiro Ale, quien destacó que, pese a un escenario económico marcado por las tensiones internacionales, el país logró reducir el déficit fiscal y preservar el financiamiento de los programas sociales.
(2026-07-29). Unión Eléctrica aclara que la patana atracada en la bahía de La Habana no será destinada al SEN. cubadebate.cu La patana que arribó a la Bahía de La Habana no se destinará a la generación eléctrica, según informó la Unión Eléctrica (UNE). La embarcación, que llegó este miércoles procedente de República Dominicana, tiene como único propósito recibir trabajos de mantenimiento en las instalaciones de Astilleros del Caribe (Asticar), ubicadas en el puerto habanero.
(2026-07-29). FIFA abre expediente disciplinario a Paredes, Molina, Almada y Ayala por los incidentes en la final del Mundial. cubadebate.cu La FIFA ha anunciado la apertura de un expediente disciplinario contra cuatro integrantes de la selección argentina y un futbolista español, como consecuencia de los incidentes violentos ocurridos tras la final del Mundial 2026, en la que España derrotó a Argentina por 1-0 el pasado 19 de julio en East Rutherford, Estados Unidos.
(2026-07-29). Kimura Mitsuhiro calls on the US: "Withdraw your bases in Japan!" unitedworldint.com By Kimura Mitsuhiro, President of the Japanese Patriotic Organization Issuikai The international conference entitled "The Alliance to Prevent a Great War," organized by the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center, was held at the Meyra Palace Hotel in Ankara on 18—19 July 2026. UWI will present the speeches held on the conference during the coming days. …
(2026-07-29). Two female Israeli soldiers commit suicide, military toll reaches at least 16 this year: report. tribune.com.pk 
Two female Israeli soldiers died by suicide over the past two days, bringing the number of active-duty Israeli soldiers who have died by suicide this year to at least 16, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Wednesday. | According to Haaretz, one soldier serving in the Bardelas Battalion died on Tuesday after being found injured at a base in southern Israel. The other, who served in a classified role in the Military Intelligence Directorate, died two days earlier at the Glilot base near Ramat Hasharon, north of Tel Aviv. | At least nine additional soldiers who served during the Gaza war, either in regular ser…
(2026-07-29). Over 60,000 children orphaned in Gaza since October 2023: Palestinian ministry. tribune.com.pk 
More than 60,000 children in the Gaza Strip have lost at least one parent since Israel's military campaign began in October 2023, the enclave's health ministry said in a report on Wednesday. | According to the official figures, at least 60,737 children were orphaned or left with a single parent, including 52,095 who lost their fathers, 5,929 their mothers, and 2,713 who lost both parents. | Read: Over 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire, UNICEF says | The ministry also said 2,276 families — comprising 8,858 individuals — had been "completely wiped out" from the civil registry amid the ongoi…
(2026-07-29). Pakistan, Egypt condemn Israeli military actions in Gaza, occupied West Bank. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Egypt on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the worsening situation in the Palestinian territories, condemning continued Israeli military operations in Gaza and the occupied West Bank and calling for an immediate end to hostilities. | According to the Foreign Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed the situation during a telephone conversation with Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty. | The two ministers condemned continued Israeli military actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, escalating attacks by Israeli occupiers and repeated violations at the…
(2026-07-29). Ice cream for education: Gaza cafe raises funds for studies. aljazeera.com In war-torn Gaza, a group of Palestinian students opened Flora, an ice cream shop and cafe, to pay university fees.
(2026-07-29). Israel funded $46.5m campaign to influence AI responses on Gaza war: report. tribune.com.pk 
Israel spent tens of millions of dollars on a digital influence campaign designed to shape how artificial intelligence systems respond to questions about the Gaza war, according to a report published Tuesday by Drop Site News. | The report alleges that Brad Parscale, President Donald Trump's former campaign manager, and his firm, Clock Tower X, built a network of websites under a $46.5 million contract with the Israeli government to promote Israeli narratives and influence AI platforms including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity. | According to documents cited by Drop Site, Clock Tower X produced hundred…
(2026-07-29). Midterm Madness: Cori Bush's AIPAC Rematch. levernews.com 
üó≥Ô∏è Welcome to Midterm Madness, the only newsletter you need to stay up to date on 2026 election news. Key race updates, money trails, numbers that cut through the spin, and campaign moments that say more than official talking points ever will — from The Lever team to your inbox, every Wednesday.üëá Further down in this newsletter: The Israel critic AIPAC is hoping to KO twice in a row. Faultlines in Michigan's hotly contested primary. An appellate trial that could take down Citizens United. | üëç This pop-up news…
(2026-07-29). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-29). 'Applause' musical review: An impressive revival. peoplesworld.org 
In his satirical 1961 novel Catch-22, Joseph Heller wrote: "Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you." This could be the tagline for The Group Rep's revival of Applause, which is set in the social milieu of the Broadway theater. In it, Margo Channing (Leslie Stevens) is a star of stage and screen …
(2026-07-29). Spain to Assemble a Panel of 10 Climate Emergency Experts to Guide Public Policy. wattsupwiththat.com As English speaking nations tire of the climate alarmist movement, other nations are picking up the torch.
(2026-07-29). India's youth have broken Modi's spell. aljazeera.com At Jantar Mantar, satire and defiance punctured the prime minister's aura of invulnerability.
(2026-07-29). OpenAI's rogue agent hacked an account at a second technology firm: Report. aljazeera.com The latest hack comes after an autonomous agent escaped a controlled test and accessed AI firm Hugging Face's servers.
(2026-07-29). AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing e-commerce as growth engine. tribune.com.pk 
The global race to build artificial intelligence is redrawing Asia's air cargo map, prompting airlines to redesign networks around growing semiconductor manufacturing hubs as cross-border e-commerce loses momentum. | Unlike…
(2026-07-29). After fleeing Sudan's war, refugees battle thirst in Chad's camps. aljazeera.com After escaping war and atrocities, families now battle water shortages and fading hopes of returning home.
(2026-07-29). Monday 7/27: Sped Up Schedule of Cop Crackdowns on Coral Street Encampment Community. indybay.org Limekiln and Coral St. ⚪ meet on Limekiln to cover Coral St., Limekiln, and adjacent streets depending on the police harassment radius.
(2026-07-29). Jayden Seales takes five wickets as West Indies beat Pakistan in first Test. aljazeera.com West Indies take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series after Jayden Seales dominates with the ball on day 4 in Trinidad.
(2026-07-29). China's high-value invention patents reach 2.36 mln by end of June. ecns.cn China held 2.36 million high-value invention patents by the end of June, with the number of such patents per 10,000 people rising to 16.8.
(2026-07-29). South Korea's stock market plunges as AI-driven boom fades. aljazeera.com The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 sees steep decline as interest in chipmakers falls.
(2026-07-29). Reverse Robin Hood: How the Pentagon is robbing all of us. peoplesworld.org 
In an era of high prices for fuel, food, and housing, an extra $4,000 could make a life-saving difference for many families. But instead, that's what the average worker had to shell out for the Pentagon last year. If you're a family with two working adults, that's $8,000 that you could have kept in your …
(2026-07-29). Sam Altman meets lawmakers on back of OpenAI agents hacking companies. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump says he is considering 'AI controls' following OpenAI's disclosure.
(2026-07-29). PHC bars deportation of Afghan cancer patient. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has re-strained law enforcement agencies from arresting or deporting an Afghan national suffering from cancer and his two family members for a period of 30 days on humanitarian grounds. | A two-member bench comprising Justice Salahuddin and Justice Jawad Ehsanullah disposed of a petition filed by cancer patient Anar Gul, his wife, and their son, directing them to approach the relevant author-ities for a medical visa or submit an application to the Ministry of Interior seeking permission to remain in Pakistan until the completion of his treatment. | The court ordered that if such a…
(2026-07-29). Major global selloff in chip stocks. wsws.org The past week has seen a sharp fall in the share price of major chipmaking firms, especially those based in South Korea, but now extending to Wall Street.
(2026-07-29). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-29). How has the Indian government responded to 'Cockroach' protests? aljazeera.com The BJP government's response so far has been a measured crackdown as it also attempts to woo the youth.
(2026-07-29). Trump's Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low in 2 New Polls. truthout.org Just over a year and a half after he re-entered the White House for a second term, more Americans than ever disapprove of President Donald Trump's job performance. According to a CNN/SSRS poll published on Wednesday, just 34 percent of Americans give Trump approving marks. Conversely, 66 percent say they disapprove of the way he's handled his job as president. Trump's approval numbers… |
(2026-07-29). Japan quake toll rises to 13 as rescuers haul people from collapsed mall. geo.tv Buildings that collapsed after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture, in Yatsushiro City, Japan, July 29, 2026. — Reuters7.1-magnitude jolt rocked southern Japan on Tuesday.Workers missing at quake-hit mall and paper mill.Multiple buildings…
(2026-07-29). Hohhot launches direct flight to Vladivostok. ecns.cn Hohhot, capital of North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, launched a direct international air service to Vladivostok, a major port city in Russia's Far East, on Tuesday.
(2026-07-29). Ukraine's 'turned tide' doesn't comport 'with basic military reality'. responsiblestatecraft.org Encouraged by Ukraine's sustained advances in drone warfare, Western media is abuzz with the idea that Kyiv just might be able to defeat Russia after more than four years of bitter fighting.In May, TIME
(2026-07-29). Big Fix: Solutions to the housing crisis Studio 2 from WHYY 7/29/26. whyy.org In this month's Big Fix episode: the housing crisis. Flexible zoning, more vouchers, accessory dwelling units, YIMBYISM and more. | Rowhomes in Wilmington, Del. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)…
(2026-07-29). Trump regime may be trying to kill Americans. indybay.org The convicted felon President Donald J, Trump and the Trump administration may be trying to kill Americans, one way or another.
(2026-07-29). Disease Researchers Blame DOGE Cuts for Spiraling Cyclospora Outbreak. truthout.org As the diarrhea-causing cyclospora parasite continues to spread through the U.S., now having sickened an estimated 11,500 Americans in at least nine states since May, it is becoming increasingly clear that the situation has been massively worsened by the actions of the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) over the past 18 months. CNN reported last week that cuts to the Centers for… |
(2026-07-29). Pakistan's Lithium Opportunity: From Discovery to Industrial Power. thinktank.pk Pakistan's confirmation of lithium in underground geothermal formation water is a potentially important breakthrough for the country's critical-minerals sector. The discovery, made by OGDCL in Sindh, reportedly found lithium concentrations comparable to some commercially significant geothermal brines. However, discovery is only the beginning. The real question is whether Pakistan can convert this scientific achievement into …
(2026-07-29). Talk World Radio: Josephine Solanki on Militarized European Borders. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio, we're discussing wars, migrations, and borders with Josephine Solanki who is a project coordinator at the Transnational Institute where she works on the militarisation of the European Union, EU migration and border policy, and related topics. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-07-29). Fire erupts on ships at Egypt's Damietta port. aljazeera.com Oil ministry says no injuries in incident affecting two vessels, with port operations expected to resume overnight.
(2026-07-29). PKU denies rumors that math faculty refused to write recommendation letters for Fields medalist Wang Hong. ecns.cn Peking University has dismissed online rumors claiming that faculty members at its School of Mathematical Sciences refused to write recommendation letters for Wang Hong, a 2026 Fields Medal winner, when she applied for graduate study in France.
(2026-07-29). How States Can Protect Residents from Harmful Pesticides. otherwords.org For decades, when a pesticide manufacturer's product made someone sick, families had a path to justice: their day in court. But this summer, the Supreme Court closed that door for millions of Americans harmed by toxic pesticides. | In a 7-2 ruling in Monsanto v. Durnell, the Court sided with chemical company Monsanto, ruling that state courts can no longer hold the manufacturer accountable for failing to include a warning label on its products if the federal EPA hasn't required one — no matter what the science shows or what a jury decides. | For a Court that has granted enormous authority to the states over…
(2026-07-29). OpenAI's rogue agent compromised a customer at a second tech firm, executive says. tribune.com.pk 
The rogue agent that escaped from OpenAI and went on a days-long hacking spree at the AI firm Hugging Face also compromised a customer at a second tech company — New York-based Modal Labs — according to a Modal executive and two other sources familiar with the matter. | Modal executives emphasised that the company itself was not hacked. | According to a timeline published by Hugging Face, on Tuesday, the rogue agent broke into a sandbox, or ‚Å an isolated testing environment, "hosted on a third-party provider's infrastructure" before turning it…
(2026-07-29). Protected species populations rise in 87% of China's national nature reserves. ecns.cn Populations of protected species increased in 87.1% of China's national nature reserves assessed during the 2021-2025 period, while 98.9% of the 452 reserves received excellent or good ratings, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said at a press conference Tuesday.
(2026-07-29). How Japan and UNICEF Are Helping Millions of Pakistani Children Thrive. thinktank.pk The Japan and UNICEF Pakistan partnership continues to play a transformative role in improving the lives of millions of children and families across the country. Reaffirming their long-standing collaboration, the Government of Japan and UNICEF highlighted decades of shared efforts to protect children's rights, strengthen essential public services, and provide life-saving humanitarian assistance during emergencies. …
(2026-07-29). Thursday 8/6: Nuclear Abolition or Extinction: A Rally and Protest at Livermore Lab. indybay.org Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory- West Gate | Vasco Rd. and Westgate Dr. | Livermore, CA 94551…
(2026-07-29). Xizang all-cargo route cuts costs, speeds delivery of local specialties. ecns.cn Fresh agricultural products from the plateau were transported out of Xizang on Monday via a dedicated year-round cargo air route, supported by full cold-chain logistics and heavily discounted freight rates.
(2026-07-29). Raid on AGP's home: Six cops get bail. tribune.com.pk 
A sessions court on Wednesday granted interim pre-arrest bail to six police officials, including an SHO, in a case registered over an alleged raid on the residence of Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan. | Additional Sessions Judge Zulfiqar Ahmad Naeem, as the duty judge, issued a written order directing the police not to arrest the accused until August 12. | The judge admitted the officials' bail against surety bonds of Rs50,000 each and directed them to join the investigation at the earliest and appear before the court on every date of hearing. | SHO Ijaz Haider, Muhammad Irfan, Seerat Tar…
(2026-07-29). Elon Musk's Fortune Comes From Not Paying Taxes. otherwords.org The valuation trends up and down, but one thing's for sure: Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire this summer. At the height of the SpaceX IPO Then SpaceX stock tanked, rallied, then tanked again. But the most important thing about Musk's wealth isn't whether it stays above the 13-figure threshold — it's that 94 percent of it comes from not having to pay taxes on unrealized gains. | That's right: Musk's fortune effectively comes from not paying taxes.
(2026-07-29). PTI gears up for August 5 rally. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has launched preparations for its August 5 public rally, step-ping up efforts to mobilise party workers across Peshawar and other parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. | Party workers' meetings are being held in the provincial capital, while banners promoting the event have started appearing across the city. PTI leader Zubair Ahmad Qureshi said workers from other provinces would also participate in the gathering, which will be held near the Peshawar Motorway Plaza. | He described the event as one of the most significant rallies in the province's history, adding that August 5 would be obse…
(2026-07-29). Trump Quietly Gutted Agency Best-Known for Work on Curbing Hospital Infections. truthout.org The Trump administration has effectively shut down most of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's activities, closing the spigot on federal funding estimated to have saved thousands of lives and billions of dollars over the past 27 years by improving medical practice. In a July 15 letter, the small Department of Health and Human Services agency known as AHRQ told researchers it was… |
(2026-07-29). A Mental Health Crisis, a Call for Help, and a Death in Police Custody. capitalbnews.org 
SIKESTON, Missouri — Not everyone at Lloyd Gilmore's funeral knew him well. One woman, who had ironed her clothes two days in advance, said she just wanted to be there for his family. School-age children, guided by their parents, approached his open casket in the sanctuary of Cornerstone Baptist Church and peeked inside. Other people …
(2026-07-29). Xi urges pooling strength of overseas Chinese to build strong country, advance national rejuvenation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged pooling the strength of overseas Chinese and those who have returned to China to contribute to building China into a strong country and advancing national rejuvenation.
(2026-07-29). How Anti-Worker Lawmakers Are Trying to Muzzle Voters. nationofchange.org Missouri voters overturned a right-to-work law at the ballot box in 2018. In August they decide whether to make citizen-led referendums far harder to use.
(2026-07-29). Putin unveils new AI-powered anti-drone 'citadel' as Zelensky escalates UAV war | Russia,Ukraine War. hindustantimes.com Russia unveils a new battlefield strategy to counter Ukraine's growing drone warfare. From the AI-powered ZAK-30 Citadel anti-drone system to advanced radar networks and layered defences, Moscow is preparing to neutralise Kyiv's UAV strikes as the Russia-Ukraine war enters a new phase.
(2026-07-29). Europe's Energy Crisis Response Is Papering Over the Cracks. moderndiplomacy.eu Faced with another summer of punishing energy costs, EU governments are once again reaching for the same short-term fixes—excise cuts, tax credits, and price caps—that have failed to deliver a lasting solution in previous crises. Behind the scramble, a more consequential and less transparent negotiation is underway: whether Europe's flagship climate rules should be quietly …
(2026-07-29). After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan's shopping mall disaster. tribune.com.pk 
Workers in a mall in southern Japan described being thrown to the floor or enveloped in a cloud of dust by a massive 7.1-magnitude quake that rattled the building on Tuesday. They were the lucky ones. An hour later, the real disaster struck. | Hundreds of shoppers and store employees, quickly ushered by staff to evacuate, watched on in horror as an explosion ripped through the building, exposing the structure's steel beams and catapulting debris across the parking lot. | First responders, initially fearful of entering the wreckage, hauled eight people from the partially collapsed site early on Wednesday, among…
(2026-07-29). Milei in Brazil: Argentina's fascist president campaigns for Flávio Bolsonaro on behalf of US imperialism. wsws.org Javier Milei traveled to Sà£o Paulo to headline the launch of Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential campaign, delivering a 27-minute fascistic speech that reveals the campaign's dependence on Washington.
(2026-07-29). FBISE announces SSC 2026 annual examination results. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) on Wednesday announced the results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Part-I and Part-II First Annual Examination 2026 at a ceremony in Islamabad. | Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui formally announced the results by pressing the button. | Delivering the welcome address, FBISE Chairman Prof Dr Ikram Ali Malik welcomed the participants and briefed them on the conduct of the examinations and the Board's performance. | According to the chairman, a total of 292,831 candidates appeared in the S…
(2026-07-29). Man critically injured at EMR scrapyard in Camden was 'impaled' by blowtorch. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? A contractor who was Around 11: 30 p.m. on July 18, firefighters responded to a call "
(2026-07-29). Nationwide protests demand action to save U.S. Postal Service. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—From Portland, Ore., to Miami and from Chicago to D.C., tens of thousands of people rallied July 28 in a union-organized campaign to save the U.S. Postal Service by pressuring Congress to give it a temporary financial lifeline while keeping it out of the clutches of Wall Street and the billionaire class. Organized by the …
(2026-07-24). Global Left Midweek — July 29, 2026. portside.org Global Left Midweek — July 29, 2026 |
(2026-07-29). Wednesday 8/26: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-07-29). Florida carries out first double execution in six decades as US death toll mounts. wsws.org Florida on Tuesday carried out its first double execution in more than 60 years. The pairing of the two executions, ordered six hours apart by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, is itself a marker of the pace at which the state has been killing its prisoners.
(2026-07-29). EU crisis chief urges tougher climate action amid France, Spain wildfires. aljazeera.com Hadja Lahbib calls for existing plans to be accelerated and more investment as an ominous heatwave threatens.
(2026-07-28). ASEAN youths explore technology and culture in China. ecns.cn An AI-related study tour program for ASEAN youth was held in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, from July 22 through 28, bringing together 94 teachers and students from eight universities in Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia.
(2026-07-28). International Tiger Day: China's tiger conservation in numbers. ecns.cn China's wild Siberian tiger population has increased from around 27 in 2017 to 72.
(2026-07-29). At Lindsey Graham's funeral, Trump hails a senator who "never saw a war he didn't like" wsws.org The US president was joined by Volodymyr Zelensky, Benjamin Netanyahu and Democratic and Republican congressional leaders at the funeral of the warhawk senator.
(2026-07-29). Cheap Renewables? Reuters Recycles the Myth. wattsupwiththat.com "Wind and solar developers naturally want the public to equate nameplate megawatts with reliable supply, subsidized bids with total costs, and rapid deployment with technical necessity. They are selling projects. Reuters should be doing something different. The press should test industry claims, not launder them into economic common sense."
(2026-07-29). Five booked for stripping boys. tribune.com.pk 
Police have registered a case against five suspects for allegedly stopping two teenage boys travelling on a motorcycle, stripping one of them, filming him naked, tying up both boys, assaulting them and throwing one into rainwater in the Sahianwala area of Faisalabad. | As per the First Information Report (FIR), complainant Rai Fida Hussain Kharral, a resident of Hafizabad, told police that his 14-year-old son, Hassan Fida and his 13-year-old cousin Abu Zar had come to visit their maternal relatives. | He said the two boys were riding a motorcycle from their uncle's cattle farm to the village via an unpaved roa…
(2026-07-29). Myanmar court sentences activists to 37 years over election protest. aljazeera.com Nine activists face prison terms of up to 37 years for protesting the military-backed December elections.
(2026-07-29). China's robots move from prototypes to mass deployment. ecns.cn China's robotics industry is moving beyond trade exhibition showcases into large-scale commercial deployment, as robots are increasingly being used in factories, retail stores and elderly care facilities across the country.
(2026-07-29). Xi holds talks with Slovak president in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-07-29). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-29). Thousands rally in Japan to block right-wing attack on democracy. peoplesworld.org 
Braving scorching summer heat, 25,000 people rallied outside Japan's National Diet building on July 20-21, part of a wave of protests at more than 270 locations across the country. The target of their anger: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to gut proportional representation in the lower house of parliament, a move critics say is designed …
(2026-07-29). How Videos Helped Me Uncover Abuse at an Arkansas Private School. nationofchange.org Mary "Tracy" Morrison ordered students to scrub floors and urged them to attack a classmate. Few records exist of incidents at The Delta Institute for the Developing Brain, a private school with little transparency. I pieced together what happened.
(2026-07-29). Mairead Bernadette: The Primary Contradiction is Imperialism! Long Live the Irish Black Freedom Struggles! wibailoutpeople.org 
"I am oppressed as a woman, and I'm also oppressed as an Irish person. Everyone in this country is oppressed and yet we can only end our oppression as women if we end the oppression of our nation as a whole. But, I don't think that alone is enough. This isn't the first time that …
(2026-07-29). Socialist Francesca Hong Could Be Wisconsin's Next Governor. portside.org Socialist Francesca Hong Could Be Wisconsin's Next Governor |
(2026-07-29). How Do We Sustain Momentum for the Anti-ICE Movement Over Time? truthout.org The violence and scale of the Trump administration's attacks on immigrants and the communities they live in can be disorienting. In recent months, the terrain has shifted from roving spectacles of violence in blue cities to arrests increasingly embedded in the everyday harms of policing. Meanwhile, activists and community members have forced the administration to retreat from one of its most… |
(2026-07-29). Ministers defend AJK polls as 'free and fair'. tribune.com.pk 
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday described the first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections as "peaceful, fair, free and credible", while inviting opposition parties to pursue constitutional remedies if they wished to challenge the results. | Addressing a joint press conference alongside Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam in Islamabad, Sanaullah said the people of AJK had exercised their democratic right by electing representatives on 13 seats during polling held on July 27. | Citing Electio…
(2026-07-29). How is Islamabad handling crisis in Pakistan-administered Kashmir? aljazeera.com Fatal confrontations between security forces and protesters have marred local elections.
(2026-07-29). 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers – California State Capitol – July 28, 2026. indybay.org Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim July 28, 1992, as Buffalo Soldiers Day. I urge all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities in honor of the Black Americans who served our Nation as members of the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments…
(2026-07-29). COP31: What the Shamakhi Retreat Reveals About Global Climate Ambition. moderndiplomacy.eu Amidst scorching temperatures and raging wildfires on the European continent, tropical storms and flash floods in the US, and severe drought in sub-Saharan Africa, high-level negotiators and state representatives gathered for a high-level retreat summit in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan on July 22-23, in preparation for the climate Conference of Parties (COP 31) in November. Similar retreats …
(2026-07-29). Fauci's Diary Isn't the Key to Why Covid Ravaged the U.S. — Our Broken Healthcare System Is. theintercept.com 
Rand Paul is trying to put Anthony Fauci in prison for not confirming a conspiracy theory, but the key to blunting the next pandemic is universal healthcare.
(2026-07-29). Bordeaux wildfire battle continues amid extreme heat. aljazeera.com Firefighters are on high alert in France as scorching temperatures and winds threaten to fuel wildfire west of Bordeaux…
(2026-07-29). Saturday Protest at SF Tesla Demands Justice for Lorenzo and Johan. indybay.org Trump reign of terror's latest victims sparks outrage from San Franciscans of all cultures…
(2026-07-29). The Valley Film Festival brings local filmmakers to the big screen. indybay.org 26th Annual Valley Film Festival Celebrates "Made in the (818)" With Free Community Screenings on (818) Day…
(2026-07-29). UPS worker killed at Horsham, Pennsylvania hub. wsws.org As of publication, neither Teamsters Local 384, the Teamsters national union, nor its Package Division have issued a public statement on the death.
(2026-07-29). Madison Labor Community Leaders Press Conference July 31, 2026 to Support Demands of Corey Ruiz Family Protest Encampment. wibailoutpeople.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2026 Contact: Aaron Liu aaronliu2718@gmail.com MADISON LABOR AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO HOLD JULY 31, 2026 PRESS CONFERENCE TO SUPPORT DEMANDS OF PROTEST ENCAMPMENT MADISON — Labor and community leaders will hold a press conference on July 31st at 6pm at the Social Justice Center: 1202 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703 …
(2026-07-29). Supreme Court curbs judicial review of TPS terminations, putting hundreds of thousands at risk of deportation. nationofchange.org In Mullin v. Doe, a 6-3 majority held that federal courts generally cannot second-guess Homeland Security's decisions to end Temporary Protected Status.
(2026-07-29). Chinese AI-physics system cuts typhoon track errors by up to 32% in tests. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have developed an AI-physics ensemble forecasting system that reduced typhoon track errors by up to 32.33% in comparative tests, the Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said Wednesday.
(2026-07-29). Tirah families' return set for October 10. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-29). Partnership strengthens food security efforts for Marikana residents. sanews.gov.za Partnership strengthens food security efforts for Marikana residents | As Mandela Month draws to a close, the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in partnership with Sibanye-Stillwater and the Mineworkers Development Agency (MDA), has launched a food garden initiative in Marikana, aimed at improving food security and promoting community self-reliance. ⚪ The initiative has provided 150 beneficiaries with production inputs, including gardening tools, seeds, seedlings and other essential resources, supported by ongoing technical assistance from the department. | The initiative forms part of…
(2026-07-29). India's youth protests puncture Modi's aura of invincibility. geo.tv India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the ceremonial reception of Angola's President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço at the Rashtrapati Bhavan presidential palace in New Delhi, India, May 3, 2025. — Reuters Indian Prime Minister Narendra…
(2026-07-29). Five More Palestine Activists Face 'Terrorist' Sentencing. scheerpost.com Defendants were not told that a criminal damage case could carry a terrorism connection until after they were found guilty, reports John McEvoy. A Palestine Action sticker seen in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK, in 2023. (Leo Reynolds / Flickr / CC BY-NC-SA 2 John McEvoy Declassified UK The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) wants to sentence five …
(2026-07-29). Only one way out for Trump. strategic-culture.su By Patrick LAWRENCE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The question ahead of the latest summit with Netanyahu on Tuesday is what the U.S.
(2026-07-29). Russia turns S‚Äë400 into ballistic strike weapon: RM‚Äë48U missiles hammer Patriot-less Ukraine. hindustantimes.com Russia is repurposing S‚Äë300/S‚Äë400 interceptors into RM‚Äë48U ground‚Äëattack "zombie missiles," firing them from air‚Äëdefence launchers at Kyiv's industrial sites while Ukraine tries to stretch scarce Patriot batteries. This segment explains how the modified missiles work, why they're hitting big plants like Meridian, and how they layer with Iskander, Bastion and North Korean rounds to overwhelm Ukraine's air shield.
(2026-07-29). Chinese FM Wang Yi attends high-level meeting on global development initiative. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday said that China will continue to play the role of a responsible major country, closely link its own development with the common development of all countries and act as a promoter and contributor to global development.
(2026-07-29). China's first embodied intelligence bureau inaugurated in Guangdong's Shunde. ecns.cn China's first government agency dedicated to overseeing the entire embodied intelligence industrial chain was inaugurated in Shunde, Guangdong Province, on Tuesday, marking a new institutional approach to integrating artificial intelligence with the real economy.
(2026-07-29). Democracy Now! 2026-07-29 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for July 29, 2026; U.N. Expert Francesca Albanese Slams U.S. "Complicity" as Trump Meets Netanyahu Despite ICC Warrant; "Tipping Point": Ex-CDC Official Links Cyclospora & Measles Outbreaks to Trump's Public Health Cuts; India Unleashes "Massive Crackdown" on Youth-Led Cockroach Movement After Education Minister's Ouster | Headlines for July 29, 2026; U.N. Expert Francesca Albanese Slams U.S. "Complicity" as Trump Meets Netanyahu Despite ICC Warrant; "Tipping Point": Ex-CDC Official Links Cyclospora & Measles Outbreaks to Trump'…
(2026-07-29). The National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers conventions: Empty promises and support for the Democrats. wsws.org The national conventions of the American teachers unions were held without a plan to fight the escalating destruction of public education, mass school closures, or mounting layoffs. Instead, the events were handed over to the Democratic Party.
(2026-07-29). Active Duty Air Force Major Who Calls for the Impeachment of President Trump is One of a Rising Number of U.S. Military Dissidents. covertactionmagazine.com Speaking or acting publicly and challenging policies of the U.S. government takes courage from an average citizen of the United States; it is doubly so for those who are employed by the U.S. government, and particularly those in the U.S. military. Under the Biden administration we had seven examples of courageous acts of conscience by …
(2026-07-29). Germany's nuclear energy regrets. onlineopinion.com.au 'Energiewiende' is the word Germany gave to its energy transition. 'Dumm' is the word they might apply to their nuclear policy.
(2026-07-29). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-07-29). The Wars Are Still Based on Lies. progressivehub.net DAVID SWANSON…
(2026-07-29). Trump's favorite drug trafficker returns triumphantly to Honduras. responsiblestatecraft.org Former President Juan Orlando Hernández, the convicted drug trafficker pardoned by President Donald Trump last December,
(2026-07-29). Monday 7/27: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-07-28). Students from 7 countries explore technology and culture in Chengdu. ecns.cn The "2026 Huaxing Young Reporters Sichuan Camp" kicked off in Chengdu on Monday, bringing together students from seven countries to explore the city's technological innovation and cultural heritage.
(2026-07-29). In OtherWords: July 29, 2026. otherwords.org This week in OtherWords, Sonali Kolhatkar unpacks one of the most "explosive" issues in the news right now: that's right, lettuce. | Amid reports of "explosive diarrhea" resulting from tainted lettuce, many Americans are understandably wondering where they can find safer produce. Sonali suggests local farmers markets — but A major reason, she argues, is corporate consolidation in the food industry. When fewer suppliers dominate the market…
(2026-07-29). Xizang financing expands 19.3% as new commercial loan rate stands at 1.26%. ecns.cn Outstanding financing in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region reached 1.1 trillion yuan ($162 billion) at the end of June, up 19.3% from a year earlier, while the weighted average rate on newly issued general commercial loans stood at 1.26% in the first half, data from the regional branch of the People's Bank of China showed Tuesday.
(2026-07-29). Is FIFA selling parts of the World Cup to private investors? aljazeera.com This week FIFA announced plans to form a new subsidiary company to run part of the World Cup and offer a 20% stake.
(2026-07-29). PSX tumbles 1,340 points as global sell-off, oil surge hit sentiment. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its losses on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling 1,339.73 points, or 0.75%, to 176,284.15 at 1: 04pm amid weak regional markets and rising oil prices. | The Index had earlier dropped 1,297.67 points, or 0.73%, to 176,326.21 at 9: 34am. | The KSE-100 traded between an intraday high of 176,935.03 and a low of 175,631.74. Trading volume stood at 120.55 million shares, while the traded value was recorded at Rs10.69 billion against the previous close of 177,623.88. | The market's decline came amid a broader sell-off in Asian stocks, with investor concerns ov…
(2026-07-29). Sunday 8/2: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-07-29). US Fed holds interest rates steady, citing 'elevated' inflation. aljazeera.com Elevated inflation partly reflects supply shocks that have increased prices, including of energy, the Fed said.
(2026-07-29). World Cup boosts China's June lottery sales by 39.5%. ecns.cn China's lottery sales rose 39.5% from a year earlier to 75.98 billion yuan ($11.2 billion) in June, as the 2026 FIFA World Cup boosted demand for sports lottery products based on match results, data released Tuesday by China's Ministry of Finance showed.
(2026-07-29). Shopping mall collapses after magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture had risen to 13, including deaths that are still being investigated to determine whether they were related to the 7.1-magnitude tremor, public broadcaster NHK reported Wednesday.
(2026-07-29). The Wonderful Capacities of Other Animals. publicbooks.org "As dogs, cats, horses, and probably all the higher animals, even birds have vivid dreams, we must admit that they possess some power of imagination." —Charles Darwin, Descent of Man Darwin's evolutionary theory did more than establish a corporeal commonality between species; it also raised hard questions about commonalities of consciousness. David Peña-Guzmán, cohost of …
(2026-07-29). China urges Turkey to respect WTO ruling on EV restrictions. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday urged Turkey to respect a World Trade Organization panel ruling and take concrete actions to rectify its restrictive measures on Chinese electric vehicles.
(2026-07-29). Asked About ICC Warrant, Netanyahu Says He Travels With "Special Forces" truthout.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he travels with Israeli "special forces" in the event that he is arrested abroad for his charges by the International Criminal Court (ICC) — as he vowed to travel to New York City for the UN General Assembly meeting in September. In an interview with Fox, Sean Hannity expressed concern that Netanyahu may face arrest in a country… |
(2026-07-29). Trump's attorney general pick faces possible Republican roadblock. aljazeera.com Todd Blanche, Trump's former defence lawyer, has faced scrutiny over his alleged loyalty to the US president.
(2026-07-29). Betelgeuse! Now there are TWO. wattsupwiththat.com From the "No. we aren't talking about cloning Michael Keaton or saying Betelgeuse! Betelgeuse!" department comes this very interesting discovery that took a century to confirm.
(2026-07-29). Longtime Union Leader Prepares To Step Back From a Movement Under Threat. portside.org Longtime Union Leader Prepares To Step Back From a Movement Under Threat |
(2026-07-29). Azerbaijan Jails Prominent TV Journalists, Media Workers. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police removing journalists from Toplum TV on March 6, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. | © 2024 Aziz Karimov/Getty Images | An Azerbaijani court on July 27 sentenced nine journalists, media workers, and civil society activists to between 12 and 15 years in prison. It is the harshest verdict since the government began its ongoing crackdown on independent journalism.The Baku Grave Crimes Court handed down the sentences in the so-called Toplum TV case. Akif Gurbanov and Ruslan Izzatli, affiliated with the Third Republic civic platform which co-produced Toplum TV's programming, received 15-y…
(2026-07-29). (FROM THE VAULT) Retired Street Artist Gives Comeuppance To Homeless Haters. indybay.org In 2015, Fremont passed a brutal anti-camping ordinance. A street artist held business owners and the city accountable.
(2026-07-29). Trump regime prepares for military draft. indybay.org Kent State Massacre: Mary Ann Vecchio kneeling over the body of Jeffrey Miller minutes after he was fatally shot by the Ohio National Guard, on May 4, 1970. A total of 67 shots were fired, and in the end, nine students were wounded and four, Allison Krause, Jeff Miller, Sandy Scheuer, and Bill Schroeder, were killed by the gunfire, during an anti-war protest to stop the war in Vietnam.
(2026-07-29). India's Cockroach Janata Party suspends student agitation after Modi government makes token concession. wsws.org The situation remains explosive. The CJP has been forced to threaten to resume its agitation, after the government reneged even on the modest promises it made to head off a burgeoning India-wide protest movement.
(2026-07-29). 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.
(2026-07-29). China to accelerate establishing cooperation mechanism for China-Europe Railway Express Southern Corridor. ecns.cn China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. will accelerate the establishment of a cooperation mechanism for the Southern Corridor of the China-Europe Railway Express.
(2026-07-29). How Are Poland's Rising Defense Expenditures Affecting the European Security Architecture? unitedworldint.com By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist Whilst perceptions of security in Europe have changed significantly in the wake of the Russia—Ukraine War, Poland has emerged as one of the most notable actors in this transformation. Having increased its defense spending to approximately 4.5 per cent of gross domestic product, the Warsaw government is moving towards a …
(2026-07-29). Indus turns sewer: Hyderabad's untreated wastewater crisis deepens. tribune.com.pk 
Untreated sewage from several parts of Hyderabad continues to be discharged directly into the Indus River, raising serious concerns over public health, environmental damage and contamination of a vital water source for downstream communities. | Despite the presence of three sewage treatment plants around the city, large quantities of wastewater are being released into the river without any chemical or biological treatment, according to officials and environmental experts. Two of these treatment plants are located near the banks of the Indus. | The continuous discharge is affecting areas including Latifabad Uni…
(2026-07-29). Libya electricity blackout protests expose country's failing grid. aljazeera.com Libyans protest severe power cuts, demanding an end to corruption and grid decay.
(2026-07-29). Singapore Reportedly Looking Toward 6th Gen Fighter Future With Interest In GCAP Program. twz.com 
Singapore is yet to receive its first F-35s, but it shouldn't be a surprise that the strategically located city-state has an eye on what comes next.
(2026-07-29). China's C919 high-altitude jet makes test flight. ecns.cn China's C919 passenger jet's high-altitude variant made its first flight test on Wednesday, marking a great progress in the development of the C919 aircraft family, according to developer Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC) of China.
(2026-07-29). Court panel declines to block Trump's mail ballot order, but its status for midterms remains unclear. whyy.org A federal appellate panel on Tuesday refused to block President Donald Trump's The three-judge panel of the…
(2026-07-29). Kwame Ture Lessons from the 60's. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-29). The data center fight is going global. nationofchange.org Communities around the world are converging on a shared target, the AI data center, and giving the climate movement a local fight it can win.
(2026-07-29). Is the AI Investment Boom Losing Momentum? moderndiplomacy.eu Asian stock markets extended their sharp selloff on Wednesday as investor concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) valuations deepened ahead of a crucial round of earnings from major U.S. technology companies and the Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy decision. The decline reflects growing skepticism over whether massive investments in AI infrastructure will generate sustainable profits, while …
(2026-07-28). China to cut CO2 emissions per unit of GDP by 17% by 2030. ecns.cn China aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP by 17% from 2025 levels by 2030, according to a national climate plan released Wednesday.
(2026-07-29). Taiwan's Pre-Han Kuang Combat Readiness Drills. moderndiplomacy.eu On June 21, 2026, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced that its armed forces would launch a five-day, four-night "Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise" from June 22 to June 26, intended to strengthen the ROC Armed Forces' immediate response capabilities under a high state of readiness and validate the effectiveness of joint operations. The ministry described …
(2026-07-29). An underground nuclear reactor is coming to Kansas. peoplesworld.org 
(2026-07-29). Smart Watering Habits for a Healthier Lawn. moguldom.com A nice lawn can make your whole home feel more put together, but watering it can get weirdly confusing fast. One hot week and your grass looks tired. One rainy stretch and your yard starts feeling like a sponge cake. The good news is you don't need to become a lawn scientist to get better …
(2026-07-29). Kidnapped man found murdered in Jauhar. tribune.com.pk 
A 25-year-old man who was allegedly kidnapped from PECHS Society was found dead in bushes near a wedding hall in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, with police suspecting that he was tortured before being shot dead. | The victim, identified as Mir Raza Ali, son of Mir Hassan Ali, was a resident of PECHS Block 2 and owned famous dessert shop "Wafflix" near Bahadurabad Chowrangi. His body was recovered from bushes near Shadi Qila wedding hall in Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 1 and was shifted to Jinnah Hospital for post-mortem examination. | According to police, the body appeared to be one to two days old and had signs of burns in so…
(2026-07-29). James Comey's lawyers say US government distorted details in seashell case. aljazeera.com Case centres on social media post featuring seashells that prosecutors allege is a reference to killing President Trump.
(2026-07-29). Iraq calls Saudi-US attacks 'flagrant violation of sovereignty'. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi cancels first official trip to Saudi Arabia in protest.
(2026-07-29). Former poll contestant shot dead. tribune.com.pk 
A man was shot dead and a doctor injured after unidentified men opened fire in a homeopathic clinic in Gulberg on Wednesday. | The deceased reportedly was a political personality and had contested elections recently. The attack took place opposite the LDA Sports Complex in the Ghalib Market area. | Lahore DIG Operations Muhammad Faisal Kamran said during a visit to the crime scene that the deceased, Abdullah Tahir, was a resident of Okara. He had reportedly visited the clinic for a routine check-up and physiotherapy session. | Two assailants barged into the clinic and opened fire. The clinic's physician, Dr Ri…
(2026-07-29). Inflation, fuel hikes spark transgender protest. tribune.com.pk 
Members of the transgender community staged a protest outside the Karachi Press Club on Wednesday against rising inflation and the recent increase in petroleum prices, saying the soaring cost of living had made survival increasingly difficult. | Carrying placards and chanting slogans, protesters urged the government to reduce fuel prices and bring down the cost of essential commodities, warning that continued inaction would further worsen hardships for vulnerable segments of society. | Speaking on the occasion, Gender Interactive Alliance spokesperson Zehrish Somroo said the community had taken to the streets…
(2026-07-29). A esquerda brasileira descobre tarde demais os riscos da internacionalizaàßà£o da política. strategic-culture.su Os mesmos que em 2022 pediam ajuda a Biden agora reclamam da interferência de Trump. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A recente con…