(2026-07-19). US launches strikes to Iran after troops killed. al-monitor.com The United States carried out airstrikes on Sunday to "punish" Iran after the first US military deaths since open hostilities rekindled the Middle East war. | The US military said it carried out an eighth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, with targets including units behind the attack that killed the two American troops in Jordan.
(2026-07-19). Trump Killed Those US Troops In Jordan. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-07-19). US pounds Iran; Tehran hits Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. newarab.com 
This live blog has now ended. Thank you for following our live news coverage of the Middle East war and other developments in the region. | Here's what happened: | US strikes on Iran: The United States conducted its eighth consecutive night of strikes on Iran. Its CENTCOM military command said they were partly to "punish" Iran for an attack on Friday on a base in Jordan which killed two US soldiers and left another missing in action. | Missile on Jordan intercepted: Israeli and Jordanian forces intercepted an Iranian missile aimed at the Jordanian city of Aqaba on Sunday, the Israeli military said. Jordan's Armed…
(2026-07-19). Mojtaba Khamenei killing US soldiers from…? the shocking truth leaked by Israeli intelligence. hindustantimes.com Fresh speculation has erupted over the whereabouts of Mojtaba Khamenei, the influential son of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after an Israeli source reportedly claimed he is no longer in Iran. The claim has triggered intense debate about Iran's leadership, succession, and the future of the Islamic Republic. In this video, we break down what has been claimed, what is publicly known, and what remains unverified. We examine Mojtaba Khamenei's role within Iran's power structure, why his movements are attracting global attention, and how this could affect regional tensions involving Israel, Iran, and t…
(2026-07-19). Iran's Kuwait Water Plant Strike: Oil Prices and Trans-regional War. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — In response to the renewed American bombing of southeastern Iran ports and facilities, including civilian infrastructure, the Iranian military responded Saturday with attacks on US bases and the infrastructure of Arab allies of the US, such as a desalinization plant and oil facilities in Kuwait and US personnel and installations in Jordan, where two American soldiers were killed and several more wounded. | The US bases and radar in Jordan are part of the way that the US and Israel intercept Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, and Iran is attempting to weaken those defenses i…
(2026-07-19). US pounds Iran as Tehran hits Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. newarab.com Good afternoon and welcome to our live news coverage of the Middle East conflict and other developments in the region. | Here are the latest updates: | US strikes on Iran: The United States conducted its eighth consecutive night of strikes on Iran. Its CENTCOM military command said they were partly to "punish" Iran for an attack on Friday on a base in Jordan which killed two US soldiers and left another missing in action. | Missile on Jordan intercepted: Israeli and Jordanian forces intercepted an Iranian missile aimed at the Jordanian city of Aqaba on Sunday, the Israeli military said. Jordan's Armed Forces said…
(2026-07-19). Netanyahu declares support for Argentina in World Cup final. newarab.com 
(2026-07-19). World Cup 2026 final: Closing ceremony and half-time show — what to know. aljazeera.com Spain face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final as musicians perform before kickoff and during the half-time break.
(2026-07-19). Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup final: Team news, prediction and lineups. aljazeera.com Stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal clash at the biggest match of the biggest World Cup in history.
(2026-07-19). On the Pit: There's Just Room for One. radiohc.cu Havana, July 19 (RHC) — And 103 matches later, the crown is up for grabs. The current king enters the fray against all odds | The contender to dethrone him for the next four years is doing so for only the second time in history. There are no more secrets, although doubts among the main players always surface. | Argentina played in its first World Cup final almost a century ago. The defeat became a mere footnote when, in 1978, they returned to the match of dreams, this time to celebrate in grand style and on home soil. Maradona delivered another star, coming close to another in 1990. | From then on, days of f…
(2026-07-19). Messi's Argentina face Spain's cool machine. tribune.com.pk 
Argentina and Spain were supposed to settle a score in Qatar earlier this year, in the Finalissima between the champions of South America and Europe, before US-Israeli strikes on Iran forced the match to be cancelled. On Sunday in New Jersey, they will finally meet with rather more than ceremonial silverware at stake. | The World Cup final offers football's grandest stage a deliciously odd pairing: Argentina, all pulse, fire and Lionel Messi, against Spain, the European champions who appear to treat chaos as an administrative error and have turned control into something close to an art form. | It is South Amer…
(2026-07-19). Spain vs Argentina: How each team can win the 2026 World Cup final. aljazeera.com Matchups, a style clash, Messi magic, a midfield battle and a passing of the torch could be key narratives in the final.
(2026-07-19). Gaza cheers for Spain as World Cup final anticipation mounts. aljazeera.com Football fans in Gaza express support for Spain in showdown with Argentina, citing Spanish solidarity with Palestinians.
(2026-07-19). France's Mbappe becomes World Cup's all-time top scorer. tribune.com.pk 
France striker Kylian Mbappe became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals when he netted twice in Les Bleus' 6-4 defeat by England in the third-place game on Saturday. | The 27-year-old leapfrogged Argentina's Lionel Messi (21), who is due to play in Sunday's final against Spain, and although that will almost certainly ‚Å be his rival's last World Cup game, Mbappe will probably play in at least one more global tournament. | Mbappe finished his third World Cup campaign with…
(2026-07-19). How much money is at stake in the 2026 World Cup final? tribune.com.pk 
Spain and Argentina will compete for football's biggest trophy on Sunday, but the 2026 FIFA World Cup final will also determine how the largest financial distribution in tournament history is divided. | FIFA has announced a record $871 million package for the 48 national associations that participated in the tournament in the US, Canada, and Mexico. | The figure covers performance-related prize money, preparation payments, and additional support for participating teams. | FIFA initially allocated $655 million in performance-related prize money as part of a $727 million package announced in December 2025, repre…
(2026-07-19). Watch FIFA World Cup: Argentina, Spain make preparations ahead of final. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-07-19). Spain vs Argentina: World Cup final predictions, schedule, Messi news. aljazeera.com Spain face Argentina in the World Cup final as Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and history dominate the build-up.
(2026-07-19). Spain fans bring the party to New York before World Cup final. aljazeera.com 'King [Messi] abdicates, but the prince [Lamine Yamal] takes the throne!'
(2026-07-19). Spain or Argentina, who will win the FIFA World Cup? Ex-player predictions. aljazeera.com Former player predictions as the European and South American champions clash in a World Cup final for the first time.
iranpress.com (2026-07-18). Iran Files Criminal Charges Against U.S., Zionist Officials for War CrimesIran's Human Rights Headquarters has meticulously documented the crimes-including deliberate strikes on civilians, hospitals, schools, and critical infrastructure-classifying them as war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide under the Rome Statute. These documented reports have been officially submitted to the United Nations.
commondreams.org (2026-07-18). 'War Crime': US Attack on Water Desalination Plant Cuts Off Supply for Thousands in Southern IranAbout 10,000 people in nearly two dozen villages in southern Iran were without drinking water while the region was under an excessive heat warning on Saturday, after the US struck a water desalination plant in the village of Bonji in one of its latest attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure.
(2026-07-19). FIFA World Cup: Tobin Heath on record goals, France and Lamine Yamal. aljazeera.com In an exclusive interview, Tobin Heath shares her insights before World Cup final and discusses best players and teams.
(2026-07-19). Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final. newarab.com 
Lionel Messi's battle-hardened Argentina take on silky Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday as the first 48-team tournament in history reaches a climax in New Jersey. | The South Americans are striving to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain are eyeing a second title after their maiden victory in 2010. | Sunday's showpiece is likely to be the final World Cup appearance for Messi, widely considered the greatest player of all time. | Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni urged fans to make the most of seeing the diminutive genius lead out his team at the MetLife Stadium…
(2026-07-19). US-Iran strikes: latest developments. al-monitor.com US and Iranian strikes extended into Sunday, with Washington saying it was punishing Tehran for the deaths of two US servicemen in Jordan and Gulf states announcing responses to Iranian attacks. | Earlier on Sunday, Iran's army said it had targeted two US bases in Kuwait with drones in response to American attacks on Iranian territory.
(2026-07-19). Tanzanian-flagged tanker from Yemen hijacked by suspected Somali pirates. newarab.com 
A Tanzanian-flagged tanker was hijacked by suspected Somali pirates off Yemen's coast, security sources and local officials familiar with the incident said Sunday. | The commercial tanker has since been moved to waters off Somalia's northeastern Bari region, according local officials. | The MT ASANA, a general tanker, was seized on Friday after departing from Mukalla, Yemen, according to the sources. The vessel is now being held off the coast of Caluula in the semiautonomous state of Puntland's Bari region. | According to sources who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss t…
(2026-07-19). US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack. al-monitor.com By Nayera Abdallah and Eman AbouhassiraDUBAI, July 19 (Reuters) – The U.S. said it had completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after earlier announcingthat two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan, while U.S. allies in the region reported more Iranian attacks on Sunday.The U.S. and Iran have intensified attacks as an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago has unravelled and a struggle for control of the Strait of Hormuz has deepened, raising the risk of a return to all-out hostilities.
(2026-07-19). China rejects U.S. election interference allegation as groundless. ecns.cn China rejected on Friday U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that China had interfered in U.S. elections, calling it entirely fabricated.
(2026-07-19). China urges U.S. to revoke discriminatory visa policy against Chinese journalists. ecns.cn China urged the United States on Friday to immediately revoke its discriminatory visa policy against Chinese journalists, after the Trump administration said it would cut visa duration, including reporters from China, in the country.
(2026-07-19). China, Pakistan call for U.S.-Iran ceasefire, resumption of dialogue. ecns.cn China and Pakistan called for an early ceasefire and the resumption of talks between the U.S. and Iran during a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday evening in Shanghai.
(2026-07-19). Trump says Republicans should add Iran to Russian bill. al-monitor.com July 19 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Republicans should add Iran to the Russian sanctions bill.(Reporting by Gnaneshwar Rajan in Bengaluru)…
(2026-07-19). The mysterious Iran earthquake that's got everyone talking: weapons test gone wrong amid US attacks. hindustantimes.com An earthquake has struck Iran and it's raising fresh questions. A 5.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the mountainous Saland region of Dezful in Iran's Khuzestan Province early Sunday morning, sending tremors across the area and prompting an immediate emergency response. The earthquake comes as Iran and the United States exchange fresh threats, with the IRGC warning of retaliation over alleged U.S. attacks on Iranian infrastructure. Tehran has also threatened to target U.S.-linked AI, technology, and industrial assets across the Gulf, while claiming new strikes under Operation Nasr 2. These military claims have not b…
(2026-07-19). Mojtaba Khamenei says Iran will teach US 'unforgettable lessons'. geo.tv This file photo taken on October 13, 2024, shows Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. — ReutersUS military reports first deaths since hostilities resume.Iran accuses US of hitting power and water facilities.Tehran says it no longer limits retaliatory responses.
(2026-07-19). Israel to receive more US refuelling planes as Iran attacks intensify, Israeli officials say. al-monitor.com By Steven ScheerJERUSALEM, July 19 (Reuters) – Israel is preparing to receive more U.S. refuelling aircraft, an Israeli military official said on Sunday, as attacks launched by the United States and Iran have escalated over the past week.The U.S. and Iran have intensified strikes since an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago crumbled, raising the possibility of a return to all-out war. Israel has not joined the latest U.S. attacks.
(2026-07-19). US-Israeli Bombing Has Harmed Iran's Wildlife, Farms, and Water Supply. juancole.com By Kourosh Ziabari | This article was originally published by Toxic pollution from the war on Iran will continue to devastate the country's environment for years to come. | Just a few days before Tehran and Washington signed a now-defunct ceasefire agreement, local media in Iran reported that 25 goitered gazelles were
(2026-07-19). Israel says Iran missile towards Jordan's Aqaba intercepted. newarab.com 
Israeli and Jordanian forces intercepted an When asked by AFP about reports of explosions near the Israeli city of Eilat, an Israeli military spokeswoman said both Israeli and Jordanian forces had intercepted a projectile. | Minutes before the interception, the Israeli military said it had detected missiles launched from Iran towards Aqaba and warned of the possibility of "spil…
(2026-07-19). Stop U.S./Israeli War on Iran — Defend Iran's Sovereignty July 28, 2026 Day of Action. wibailoutpeople.org Emergency response! Stop All U.S. / Israeli Attacks! Defend Iran's Sovereignty! RESIST Endless War on Iran, Lebanon, Palestine, Venezuela & Cuba! CALL TO ACTION! Tuesday, July 28 — 150 days! On February 28, 2026, the US & Israel launched an unprovoked surprise attack on Iran. This attack killed the world respected leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 50 …
(2026-07-19). Two US soldiers dead in Jordan Trump's ego has restarted a war he cannot win. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean Two American service members are dead. Another is missing. Four more were medically evacuated after Iranian ballistic missiles and drones struck a US base in Jordan on Friday night. The American death toll in this war now stands at 16, with more than 430 wounded. And none of it needed to…
(2026-07-19). Two US service members in Jordan killed in Iranian attack, US says. al-monitor.com July 18 (Reuters) – Two U.S. military personnel in Jordan were killed on Friday as they defended against an attack by Iranian missiles and drones, the U.S. Central Command said in a statement on Saturday. (Reporting by David Ljunggren; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-07-19). US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 7th consecutive night of attacks. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Jasper WardWASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran that were carried out at President Donald Trump's direction and marked a seventh consecutive night of American attacks.Here are details: • "U.S. forces employed fighter aircraft, aerial drones, and warships in addition to other assets," the U.S. Central Command said in a statement.
(2026-07-19). Pakistan, Kuwait call for de-escalation. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Kuwait on Saturday stressed the urgent need for de-escalation in the Middle East amid the recent outbreak of fresh hostilities between the United States and Iran, while calling on all sides to exercise restraint. | According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from Kuwait's FM Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, during which the two leaders discussed the latest developments in the region. | "Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah shared Kuwait's serious concerns regarding the continued attacks on its territory," the…
(2026-07-19). Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, where power, water plant alight. geo.tv Smoke billows near the oil facility in Mangaf, Kuwait, July 18, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. — Reuters Kuwait says Iran hit a power and water plant. Bahrain also accuses Tehran of targeting civilian sites.Iran had earlier said it carried…
(2026-07-19). US concludes eighth wave of attacks, hitting Iranian military and air defence facilities: CENTCOM. tribune.com.pk 
The United States said on Sunday that it had completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after earlier announcing that two US military personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing following an Iranian attack. | The US and Iran have intensified attacks since an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago fell apart last week, raising the possibility of a return to all-out war. | US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement that the airstrikes began at 6pm on Saturday, at President Donald Trump's direction. | t.co/K11184scG0 | — U.S. Central Co…
(2026-07-19). US says two military personnel killed by Iranian attack in Jordan. al-monitor.com By David Ljunggren, Enas Alashray and Hatem MaherWASHINGTON/CAIRO, July 18 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said on Saturday two of its personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing after an Iranian attack, while Iran's supreme leader said Washington would pay for "seeking to escalate the conflict" after a seventh straight night of U.S. strikes.The U.S. and Iran have intensified attacks since an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago fell apart last week, raising the possibility of a return to all-out war.
(2026-07-19). International oil firms halt production in Iraq's Kurdistan amid US-Iran escalation. al-monitor.com The move follows the deaths of two US service members in an Iranian attack on Jordan.
(2026-07-19). Two US service members killed, one missing after Iranian strikes in Jordan. tribune.com.pk 
The US military said on Saturday two of its personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing after an Iranian attack, while Iran's supreme leader said Washington would pay for "seeking to incite war" after a seventh straight night of US strikes. | The US and Iran have intensified attacks since an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago fell apart last week, raising the possibility of a return to all-out war. | US Central Command said the two deaths occurred on Friday and that a third US service member was missing in action. The announcement brought the number of US service members killed since the war…
(2026-07-19). Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, causing power, water plant fire. newarab.com 
Kuwait said Iran hit a power and water plant Sunday causing a fire, the latest attack on energy infrastructure in the small Gulf state, as Bahrain also accused Tehran of targeting civilian sites. | Kuwait has asked residents to limit their power usage as repeated Iranian attacks add further strain to its power network. | Iran had earlier said it carried attacks on US assets…
(2026-07-19). In a Lebanon museum, without evoke destruction in south. al-monitor.com Tears streamed down south Lebanon resident Fatima Hajj Ali's face as she stared at a host of keys hanging like windchimes from the ceiling of a Beirut museum ⚪ each one symbolising a home, like her own, destroyed by Israel. | The exhibition "Hkeeli ya Jnoub", or "Tell me, O South", features pictures and videos preserving the memory of southern Lebanon at the capital's Beit Beirut museum.
(2026-07-19). Israeli forces destroy three more schools in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Education Minister Rima Karami told Lebanese media on Friday that Israeli soldiers looted the schools before wiring up the buildings with explosives and reducing them to "piles of ashes". | She said the schools were located in Bint Jbeil and Khiam, two cities in the south that have been almost totally destroyed by Israeli forces. | A re…
(2026-07-19). Hear the speech Swiss authorities tried to prevent me giving. electronicintifada.net Back in Zurich, I dissected the propaganda used to justify genocide and the political shift now rattling Israel's defenders.
(2026-07-19). Rahm Emanuel opposes military aid, not weapons sales to Israel. electronicintifada.net Congressman Ro Khanna urges Palestinians to employ nonviolence against apartheid and genocide, even as he accepts certain forms of Israeli violence.
(2026-07-19). How Israeli Atrocities Fueled Palestine Action. orinocotribune.com 
By Dania Akkad and Phil Miller — Jul 16, 2026
| "A stray dog with a toddler's arm," was one of the Israeli atrocities that women in the Palestine Action case told the Old Bailey jury, report Dania Akkad and Phil Miller. | Two women have told a court how they felt compelled to join the Palestine Action protest group after watching "a live-streamed genocide" of Israeli attacks in Gaza. | "I would see mothers scrape up tiny pieces of their children," 53-year-old Hannah Davidson told jurors at the Old Bailey this week. "I saw a stray dog with a toddler's arm in its mouth." | Co-defendant Teuta 'T' Hoxha,…
(2026-07-19). Cuban Luis Robert Jr. Close to Returning to the Mets. radiohc.cu Havana, July 19 (RHC) — Cuban outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is close to returning to the New York Mets, declared the team's interim manager, Andy Green. | According to the source, the Cuban outfielder could rejoin the New York Yankees for the series they will play in Milwaukee starting Monday. "He's looking better and better, and we're excited to add Robert's bat to the lineup," Green told the New York Post. | The Cuban, acquired in January via trade with the Chicago White Sox, hasn't played since April 26 due to a herniated disc in his lower back. | In 24 games with his new team, the 28-year-old had two home r…
(2026-07-19). Defending Cuba Against US Aggression. indybay.org Spartacists in Mission street protest against aggression threats by Trump regime…
(2026-07-19). Cuban foreign minister denounces protection of real terrorists in the U.S. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, denounced on his Facebook profile the protection afforded by the United States to individuals linked to terrorist acts against the Caribbean nation. | The head of Cuban diplomacy pointed out that the U.S. Secretary of State organized a ministerial meeting against so-called "leftist terrorism," while ignoring the presence on U.S. soil of those who finance, instigate, and train violent actions against Cuba, primarily in the state of Florida. | Bruno Rodríguez recalled that these groups have murdered 3,478 Cubans and left 2,099 disabled, in addition to or…
(2026-07-19). International solidarity arrives in Havana with the "Rumbo a Cuba" Project. radiohc.cu By Syara S. Massip | International solidarity and the defense of human rights converged in Cuba with the arrival of the humanitarian mission "Rumbo a Cuba" / "Heading to Cuba," spearheaded by the NGO Open Arms and more than 150 civil society organizations. | The activities began at Casa de las Américas, in an event that brought together figures from Cuban culture and civil society, and served as a prelude to the arrival of the sailboat "Astral" in the port of Havana, scheduled for Sunday, July 19th. | Saturday's event at Casa de las Américas was a space for encounter and reaffirmation of solidarity. The instituti…
(2026-07-19). Saturday 7/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary video "The BBC's Gaza crisis" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T9yY……
(2026-07-19). The number one health issue in Palestine is the Israeli occupation. aljazeera.com In both Gaza and the West Bank, Israeli policies are devastating Palestinian health with deadly consequences.
(2026-07-19). From settlements to blocked recovery: Israeli strategy taking shape in Gaza. aljazeera.com Setting up illegal settlements, erasing cities and obstructing aid serve goal of forcing Palestinians out, analysts say.
(2026-07-19). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). FM Dar offers condolences to Venezuela, vows support after deadly earthquakes. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday conveyed condolences to Venezuela over the recent devastating earthquakes, reaffirming Islamabad's "unwavering solidarity" with the Venezuelan government and its people during a telephone conversation with Venezuela's newly appointed Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia. | On June 24, Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, which hit just 39 seconds apart in the western state of Yaracuy. The disaster has so far claimed at least 5,069 lives and left 16,740 people injured, according to National Assembly…
(2026-07-19). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). Xi offers four observations on AI development, governance. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday presented four observations on artificial intelligence (AI) development and governance while addressing the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance.
(2026-07-19). China unveils international AI ethics governance action plan at Shanghai conference. ecns.cn An international AI ethics governance action plan was unveiled at the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on Friday.
(2026-07-19). Du Plessis makes winning return to UFC with dominant decision over Usman. aljazeera.com South African fighter held the middleweight belt ‚Å from January 2024 until August 2025 when he lost to Chimaev.
(2026-07-19). Activists project Marwan Barghouti near Eiffel Tower. newarab.com 
(2026-07-19). Guyana ferry with 116 people on board capsizes; more than 50 rescued. aljazeera.com Rescue operations for remaining passengers and crew ongoing, authorities say.
(2026-07-19). Iran's revolution was not destined to end in clerical rule. links.org.au 
Hossam el-Hamalawy revisits Iran's revolution through the social forces that drove it, explaining its outcome was not historically inevitable.
(2026-07-19). Why Kurdish front is becoming a growing wartime concern. al-monitor.com A Friday Iranian strike on a Kurdish dissident base underscores Tehran's concern that its oldest internal security challenge has now become a wartime vulnerability.
(2026-07-19). Wife says India illegally detaining hunger strike activist. geo.tv Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian education reformer, who has been on hunger strike, gestures as he recieves a back massage during a sit-in protest called by Cockroach Janta Party demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July…
(2026-07-19). Yiwu Airport launches port visa service for eligible foreign visitors. ecns.cn Yiwu Airport in east China's Zhejiang Province launched a port visa service Thursday, allowing eligible foreign visitors with urgent entry needs to apply for and receive visas after landing.
(2026-07-19). Why have India's Gen Z protesters called for a march to parliament? aljazeera.com After a prominent activist on hunger strike is forcibly removed, organisers announce a march to parliament.
(2026-07-19). Yaasuf Somali Clan of The Abaskuul Jidwaaq. Clan in Dhagaxle District of the Faafan Region. indybay.org The Yaasuf are a proud sub-clan of the Abaskuul Jidwaaq. They live in the fertile Dhagaxle district of the Fafan Zone in the Somali Region of Ethiopia.
(2026-07-19). Presidio San Francisco: Reclaiming our Buffalo Soldiers Headquarters in the Pacific. indybay.org Veterans of the 9th and 10th Cavalry, along with soldiers from the 24th and 25th Infantry, served at or passed through the Presidio during key moments in American military history. Their presence was especially prominent during the Spanish—American War and the Philippine—American War, when the Presidio became the principal staging ground for troops deploying to the Pacific.
(2026-07-19). Sunday 7/26: Crafts As Resistance: Free Craft Night In Dolores Park. indybay.org Mission Dolores Park, San Francisco (Near Helen Diller Park)…
(2026-07-19). Seven more people rescued after boat sinks in Indonesia, 18 still missing. aljazeera.com Some survivors were found on an island, others were clinging to floating debris at sea days after the boat sank.
(2026-07-19). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-19). On Palestine, the Media's Job is Accuracy, not "Balance" juancole.com The Conversation) — One of the oldest tropes in journalism is that it should be balanced; that journalists have a responsibility to present all sides of a given issue with equal weight. This view also holds that appearing to be critical of one side and sympathetic to another amounts to "bias". | That notion of balance sounds ideal. After all, journalists should be neutral observers who favour nobody, so if anybody fee…
(2026-07-19). Saturday 7/25: Lompico Pond Restoration Project Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond and Redwoods Forest (officially "Lake Lompico") | 11603 Lakeshore Drive | Felton, CA 95018…
(2026-07-19). Canberra's Strategic Rise in Oceania. moderndiplomacy.eu The Asia Pacific's geopolitical balance is under change. While the U.S. remains the main architect of the plan, it is Australia that is becoming the executor of the strategy in the Oceania region. Through the signing of multiple defense agreements with the small island states, Canberra is transforming itself from a middle power to a …
(2026-07-19). Wednesday 7/22: "End the ICE Age" Campaign Launch Call. indybay.org Online | detentionwatchnetwork.app.neoncrm.com/fo……
(2026-07-19). Lawyers announce drive for rule of law. tribune.com.pk 
The Lawyers Action Committee has announced a nationwide lawyers' movement for the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary after the summer vacations, with former Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president Ali Ahmed Kurd set to lead the campaign. | The movement will begin from Peshawar, according to the committee. | Sources said the Lawyers Action Committee is largely comprised of members belonging to the professional group. Around two dozen office-bearers of various bar associations attended the committee's meeting and expressed their views. | The development comes as the Independent Group, which…
(2026-07-19). 'South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award' a political farce masqueraded as a legal process: spokesperson. ecns.cn The "South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award" is a political farce masqueraded as a legal process from beginning to end, and the so-called award carries no legal force in any sense, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense said on Friday.
(2026-07-19). Always under the spotlight. tribune.com.pk 
Open your Instagram or TikTok on any given day, and you will be unable to avoid an army of fashion influencers standing in front of their cameras in nothing but their underwear. The stated goal of these "Get Ready With Me" videos is to demonstrate style—showing how a specific top pairs with a certain set of pants. Yet, it begs an uncomfortable question: why must the casual viewer sit through the intimate prelude of them dressing themselves? What once was a deeply private, personal ritual has been transformed into a public exhibition for no discernible reason. If the goal is purely to showcase an outfit,…
(2026-07-19). Inside Israel's controversial new media overhaul law. newarab.com 
Israel's media landscape, giving the government broader powers and involvement in the industry, which comes amid mounting criticism from opposition figures and organisations who see it as a threat to media independence. | Lawmakers voted 53—48 in favour of the legislation, spearheaded by Following the vote, Karhi thanked
(2026-07-19). Can Pakistan Match India's Most Dangerous New Nuclear Capability? moderndiplomacy.eu India has quietly crossed a threshold that Pakistan has no answer to —for the first time in the history of South Asian nuclear competition, one side may have nuclear warheads at sea, and the other has neither a submarine capable of carrying them nor a realistic timeline for acquiring one, and the gap is widening …
(2026-07-19). Saturday 7/18: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations. indybay.org International Cafe at 508 Haight Street, San Francisco…
(2026-07-19). China firmly opposes ‚ÄåUK nationalization of British Steel: Ministry of Commerce. ecns.cn China firmly opposes and strongly disapproves of Britain's decision to nationalize British Steel and urged fair treatment of Chinese firms in the UK, according to China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday.
(2026-07-19). China Southern launches Urumqi—Seoul service via Yantai. ecns.cn China Southern Airlines launched a new round-trip service Thursday linking Urumqi, in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with Seoul via Yantai, in east China's Shandong Province. The one-stop route adds a new travel option between Xinjiang and South Korea.
(2026-07-19). Smithsonian Institution remains under attack. indybay.org National Museum of American History…
(2026-07-19). Andrew, Tristan Tate arrested in US on new charges of rape, trafficking. newarab.com 
Social media influencers Britain is seeking to extradite the brothers to face prosecution for both the new charges and pre-existing ones. | Britain's Crown Prosecution Service said it was bringing the further charges against Andrew, 39, and Tristan Tate, 38, after identifying four additional victims. The Tates face charges in Britain relating to alleged of…
(2026-07-19). How the United States Left Japan and the Philippines Squirming in Embarrassment. moderndiplomacy.eu US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently launched a public attack on the International Criminal Court (ICC), vowing to "dismantle the ICC—brick by brick." Washington's position is that the ICC has no authority to try officials from non-member states—such as the US itself—or their allies, and that it will not accept any international court exercising …
(2026-07-19). Museum of Historic Bohemian Grove & Bohemian Club Artifacts. indybay.org World's only museum exclusively pertaining to the Bohemian Club.The Museum is a collection of Bohemian Grove & Bohemian Club artifacts spanning over 140 years (1875-2026). It consists of over 2,800 individual items (from a collection of 100,000+), collected during the past 30 years. The purpose of the site is for historical scholarship or research, and to share it with others, so they may obtain a sense of what happens in this prestigious, world renowned place…
(2026-07-19). Mexico: Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Struck off the Coast of Chiapas. orinocotribune.com The U.S. tsunami warning system issued alerts for possible waves along the coasts of Mexico and Guatemala. | On Friday, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Chiapas, near the Guatemalan border, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). | The U.S. tsunami warning system issued alerts for possible waves along the coasts of Mexico and Guatemala, although authorities have not yet confirmed any casualties or damage following the quake. | The epicenter was located 48 kilometers southwest of Aquiles Serdan, in the municipality of Huixtla, Chiapas, at a depth of 10 kilometers, which increased the inte…
(2026-07-19). China's AI sector continues to thrive. ecns.cn China's core AI industry in 2025 exceeded 1.2 trillion yuan (about 176.7 billion U.S. dollars), with the sector featuring over 6,200 companies.
(2026-07-19). China to launch third national survey of people with disabilities in 2027. ecns.cn China will launch its third national sample survey of people with disabilities in September 2027 to obtain more accurate data for policymaking and public services, officials announced on Thursday.
(2026-07-19). Friday 7/24: drop the charges!! cops out of everywhere!! indybay.org Harvey Milk Plaza (Castro St & Market St) SF…
(2026-07-19). The impossible politics of climate security. tribune.com.pk 
Ashok Swain's Climate Security is not a comfortable book, nor does it pretend to be. At a time when climate anxiety is increasingly wrapped in diplomatic slogans and defence policy jargon, Swain strips away the language of preparedness to expose something far less reassuring: a global response to climate change that often looks more like a blueprint for preserving privilege than protecting humanity. | The book arrives in a policy landscape saturated with the phrase "climate security," a term that has moved from academic conferences into military doctrines and even UN Security Council briefings. The idea carrie…
(2026-07-19). Saturday 7/18: Bohemian Grove Action: Greet the Power Elite. indybay.org Monte Rio. Meet by the Bridge & head to Bohemian Ave. leading to Bohemian Grove.
(2026-07-19). Indian court rejects bid to release hunger-striking activist from hospital. aljazeera.com The wife of 59-year-old Sonam Wangchuk says his enforced hospitalisation is 'illegal detention'.
(2026-07-19). Why is India vetting books in Kashmir in search of 'anti-national' content? aljazeera.com Authorities in disputed region are auditing school, college and public libraries to look for 'objectionable' material.
(2026-07-19). China Railway to pilot 60-day advance ticket requests on Beijing—Shanghai routes. ecns.cn China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. will launch a ticket-request pilot Monday, July 20, covering more than 200 trains on the Beijing—Shanghai high-speed and conventional rail lines.
(2026-07-19). Parmesan Cheese Is Not Endangered by Climate Change, Reuters. wattsupwiththat.com With this story, Reuters is reaching for a political angle rather than accurately portraying the state of Italy's dairy industry and the threats posed to it by expensive, intermittent wind and solar power.
(2026-07-19). India bans march on parliament by 'Cockroach' activists, standoff looms. geo.tv Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party attend a sit-in protest demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, June 30, 2026. — ReutersSecurity arrangements in place for public safety: police.Activist Sonam Wangchuk…
(2026-07-19). The Third Reconstruction and the anti-monopoly strategy. cpusa.org 
The air inside the Hamburg armory on July 8, 1876, was hot and close, thick with the weight of a South Carolina summer and the fear of what was coming. Outside, more than two hundred armed Red Shirts had encircled the building. They were the paramilitary vanguard of the Democratic Party's white supremacist counterrevolution, and they had come to finish what they started four days earlier. | On July 4, two white farmers had picked a quarrel with a Black militia company drilling on Hamburg's main road. The dispute was minor. The militiamen let them through. But former Confederate general Matthew Butler turned th…
(2026-07-19). Sunday 7/19: Capitalism, AI And Slavery With Professor Jodi Dean. indybay.org laborfest.net/2026/event/capitalism-ai-a… For link…
(2026-07-19). Suzhou adjusts delivery times to encourage safer riding. ecns.cn Suzhou in east China's Jiangsu Province has become the first city in China to count red-light waiting time as part of food delivery riders' delivery schedules, easing pressure to rush through traffic.
(2026-07-19). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-19). It's Scary As Hell Being Black in America Right Now. theintercept.com 
Nolan Wells's mother Christine Wonsley held a press conference on July 10, 2026, in New York City after her son's mysterious death over the Fourth of July off the coast of Mississippi. Photo: Steve Sanchez/Sipa USA via AP Images | There is a tangible heat to being Black in America this summer. | Every morning starts the same. A jolt of coffee and nicotine as my thumbs scroll a daily intake of Black death and indignity. | It mostly comes dosed in tears. Tears of Black moms and aunties, projected behind stone-faced fathers and grandpops trying to hold it together behind press podiums. | This summer, it was…
(2026-07-19). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-07-19). 3 Philadelphia-area medical schools agree to add nutrition education in response to RFK Jr.'s push. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Trump administration has pushed medical schools to spend more time teaching nutrition education to future doctors, and three local medical schools have since signed on to a national program called Advancing Nutrition Education. | The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Cooper Medical School at Rowan University pledged to spend at least 40 hours teaching medical students about nutrition. Around the count…
(2026-07-19). The last bell at ST saviour's. tribune.com.pk 
The slogans echoed through the deserted corridors where generations of Sukkur's children had once sung the national anthem. Teachers who had spent decades in the classrooms stood outside locked gates demanding six months of unpaid salaries, while parents wondered where their children would study next. By the afternoon, one of Sindh's oldest Christian schools had effectively ceased to exist. | Saint Saviour's High School & College, founded in 1958 and once among Sukkur's most respected educational institutions, had shut its doors. | In March this year, the future of hundreds of students was thrown into uncertai…
(2026-07-19). Exhibition on Chinese characters opens at National Museum of China. ecns.cn An exhibition titled "Amazing Chinese Characters" opened at the National Museum of China in Beijing on Thursday, featuring more than 270 ancient script artifacts.
(2026-07-19). Guangdong's foreign trade exceeds 5 trln yuan for first time in H1. ecns.cn South China's Guangdong Province saw its total goods trade exceed 5 trillion yuan ($736 billion) for the first time in the first half of 2026.
(2026-07-19). NY mayor says still mulling Netanyahu arrest during UN meet. al-monitor.com New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is in talks over whether to try to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an upcoming UN summit, he said in an interview published Saturday ⚪ prompting a sharp rebuke from Netanyahu's camp. | "I believe that Prime Minister Netanyahu belongs in The Hague," Mamdani told The New York Times.
(2026-07-19). You Can Program Your Quantum Computer with Open Source Tools. indybay.org Is it global justice to make quantum computing widely available, or in the words of the IMF economist Irma Adelman, "widely shared". It is indeed the currency of the future. | There was no visible public discussion beyond the fears and promise of…
(2026-07-19). Samsung cuts US jobs, offers relocations ahead of HQ move. tribune.com.pk 
Samsung Electronics has cut jobs at its US display, phone and other consumer electronics operations, affecting workers mainly in New Jersey and Texas, according to documents and two people familiar with the matter. | The South Korean tech giant said on Sunday in a statement to Reuters that 739 roles in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, have been affected by plans by Samsung Electronics America (SEA), which is focused on consumer electronics and does not include chips, to move its headquarters to Texas. | A majority of people affected have received relocation offers, but others were let g…
(2026-07-19). Andrew Tate, brother arrested in US. tribune.com.pk 
Controversial social media figures Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, were arrested in the US on Saturday after British prosecutors filed new rape and sex-trafficking charges against them, ABC News reported, citing American and British officials. | The US Marshals Service confirmed to ABC News that the brothers had been taken into custody in Miami. | The UK's Crown Prosecution Service separately announced the new charges in a statement. | The arrests mark a new chapter in the widening legal troubles ‚Å for the brothers, who already face criminal proceedings in Romania, where authorities ha…
(2026-07-19). Schools are out, the bills aren't. tribune.com.pk 
When summer vacations begin, Sobia Nisar tries to let her six-year-old daughter enjoy the first few weeks without too much structure. There are visits to cousins, occasional trips to the park, time at home, and an effort to keep screen time as low as possible. | But keeping a child busy through a long summer in the city is not easy. The heat limits outdoor play, parents cannot take children out every day, and after a few weeks, the same question returns: what will the child do for the rest of the break? | For Sobia, like many parents, the second month of vacation is when the expenses begin to add up. Her daugh…
(2026-07-19). Iran announces execution of two anti-government protesters. newarab.com 
Iran's judiciary announced that two men were hanged on Sunday over charges relating to anti-government protests that peaked in January, having begun a month earlier The two men,
(2026-07-19). Lever Weekly: Ballot Battles And Blockbusters. levernews.com 
This is Lever Weekly, a recap of our work from the past week. If you only read one email from us all week, this should be it. | The Lever holds the powerful accountable through reader-supported investigative journalism that corporate media will not undertake. Join The Fight | | Here's what The Lever published this week: :
(2026-07-19). Saturday 8/8: Navigating Divorce and Family Law: Support and Solutions (Free Virtual Workshop). indybay.org Family law and divorce can be particularly hard to navigate. There can come up a lot of questions about your children, your safety, your immigration status, and how to navigate the divorce process when you don't have access to funds. For people on dependent visas, and for survivors of abuse, the cost of asking the wrong person can feel higher than the cost of staying silent. | The India Community Center, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley (APABA SV), and the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California (SABA-NC) are co-hosting a free virtual workshop with two California attorn…
(2026-07-19). Anhui Leads China in auto exports in first half of 2026. ecns.cn East China's Anhui Province ranked first in the country in both the volume and value of vehicle exports in the first half of 2026, shipping 1.006 million vehicles worth 104.36 billion yuan ($14.6 billion), local customs authorities said Friday.
(2026-07-19). Russia pounds Kyiv with ballistic missiles in escalating air war. newarab.com 
The latest bombardment highlights a dual challenge for Ukraine in its fifth year of war. It is facing intensifying Russian missile attacks alongside rare domestic political instability triggered by a sudden wartime shakeup of its defence leadership. | "The missiles just kept coming one after another, the explosions were powerful, it was horrible," 47…
(2026-07-19). Activists Throw Wet Blanket on FERC's "Blanket Certificate Policy" Changes. indybay.org As they have for the past decade, the environmental activist group Beyond Extreme Energy (BXE), along with other frontline groups, has protested, demonstrated, and attended the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) monthly public meetings to bring before the commission their concerns regarding an end to fossil fuel expansion.
(2026-07-19). If Xishuangbanna could fit in a suitcase, what would global mayors take home. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑Xishuangbanna was recently held in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. During the event, international guests visited nature reserves and local villages to experience the region's unique blend of ecological conservation, urban development, and ethnic culture.
(2026-07-19). Where The Real Romance Begins. thealtworld.com Written by Tim Foley. | The movie always ends with the boy getting the girl, that's the problem. Jack Nicholson tells Helen Hunt "I'm gonna grab ya" and then they kiss and the credits roll, and they leave out all the hard yards to come. You know the Jack Nicholson character is still a tortured train wreck of a man at the end of As Good as It Gets, and if he stays as-is you know Helen Hunt is in for a miserable few months before calling it quits. | They end the story there, but in real life that's where the story truly begins. That's where the boy needs to start doing the work in order to KEEP the girl. And not ju…
(2026-07-19). Trump emptied US missile stocks just to pretend Iran's arsenal was 'down to a scatter'. hindustantimes.com New reports citing classified U.S. intelligence assessments suggest Iran has restored access to much of its missile infrastructure despite earlier claims that its military capabilities had been severely degraded. According to the reports, many missile sites and underground facilities are again operational, while Iran is believed to retain a significant share of its mobile launchers and missile stockpile. The findings contrast with previous public statements by U.S. officials and have renewed debate over the effectiveness of recent military operations and the readiness of U.S. missile inventories. Watch the latest…
(2026-07-19). AI application store draws crowds in Shanghai. ecns.cn An AI application store at Shanghai's Zhangjiang has become a popular destination during the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, attracting residents, tourists and foreign visitors.
(2026-07-19). Users of Meta's Facebook, Instagram report suffering some outages. tribune.com.pk 
Instagram and Facebook social networks appeared to suffer some outages on Sunday, with users reporting issues with the app and website. | According to Downdetector, there ‚Å were 4,808 reports filed by Facebook users in the United States as of 0746 GMT, with 63% of users facing issues accessing the website. | Another 2,829 reports were filed by Instagram ‚Å users in the US who faced issues with the app as of 0818 GMT ‚Ä…
(2026-07-19). Lindsey Graham Was the Face of the Duopoly. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-19). Was Storm Eowyn Worse than the Great Storm of 1987? wattsupwiththat.com This dishonesty goes well beyond mere gaslighting. To suggest Eowyn was worse is an outright lie.
(2026-07-19). MPA Hina Parvez Butt says TikTok Live streamers are 'corrupting our children'. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-19). Activists Protest Petco for Selling Live Animals. indybay.org With Bay Area cities moving to ban retail sale of animals, advocates protested in San Rafael to bring attention to cruelty of the exotic pet trade…
(2026-07-19). China's MAZU 2.0 AI weather agent delivered to Djibouti. ecns.cn China's MAZU 2.0 intelligent weather early warning solution was officially delivered to Djibouti at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference's Meteorological Forum held in Shanghai on Friday.
(2026-07-19). Labor Activists Mark 92nd Anniversary Of 1934 MPLS Truck Strike At Memorial Event. indybay.org Labor Activists Mark 92nd Anniversary Of 1934 MPLS Truck Strike At Memorial Event and Procession On Sunday, July 19 At 2 P.M. CST…
(2026-07-19). Taking a break – no post this week. resourceinsights.blogspot.com I am taking a break this week and plan to post again on Sunday, July 26.
(2026-07-19). Germany upgrades security stance to threat interior minister tells paper. al-monitor.com FRANKFURT, July 18 (Reuters) – Germany is upgrading its security stance to a "high threat level" from a previous"abstract threat level" based on increasing reports and intelligence, the country's Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said in a German newspaper interview published on Saturday.• "This means that the risk of attacks must be reckoned with at all times in Germany," he was quoted as telling Welt am Sonntag.• "Plans for attacks against our country are clearly discernible," he added.• He cited risks to German infrastructure, individuals and instit…
(2026-07-19). Saturday 7/25: Protest to Demand Justice for Lorenzo and Johan Killed by ICE. indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-07-19). The quiet diplomatic friction between Pakistan and Japan. tribune.com.pk 
For decades, Japan has been among Pakistan's most dependable partners, one that has invested in the country's infrastructure, financed development projects, supported economic reforms and largely stayed away from the bitter politics of South Asia. Tokyo cultivated a reputation as a friend to both Islamabad and New Delhi, preferring economic diplomacy over geopolitical confrontation. | It was therefore highly unusual when Pakistan recently lodged a formal diplomatic protest with Japan. | The protest never made headlines. Neither Islamabad nor Tokyo publicised it. Both governments appeared determined to prevent…
(2026-07-19). The White Highlands Are Still White: How Britain Never Gave Kenya Its Land Back. orinocotribune.com 
By Erick Gavala — Jul 10, 2026 | Laikipia County has dominated headlines in recent weeks, first over a secretly negotiated U.S Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, protests, then two Kenyans shot dead on June 1, 2026, the same day Kenya marked 63 years since flag independence, a Kenyan court blocking the facility twice and US military planes flying in equipment anyway. | But in all the coverage of Laikipia, almost nobody has stopped to ask the most fundamental question about the area at the center of this storm. Who owns it and who owns so much of Kenya's most fertile land? How did one of Africa's…
(2026-07-19). Inside Xishuangbanna: Why are global mayors talking about wild Asian elephants here. ecns.cn Recently, international guests attending the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue visited Wild Elephant Valley in Xishuangbanna, southwest China's Yunnan Province, praising the region's efforts to protect wild Asian elephants and promote harmony between humans and nature.
(2026-07-19). India's cockroach politics is no joke. aljazeera.com The Cockroach Janta Party has crept onto the political scene at a time when Indian democracy is struggling.
(2026-07-19). US Announces 'Counterterrorism' Push Against Leftist Groups, Pro-Palestine Voices. orinocotribune.com Secretary of State Rubio announced the new 'counterterrorism' strategy during a conference in Washington despite the lack of evidence showing a threat from left-wing groups | At a global counterterrorism summit in Washington on 17 July, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Rubio told officials from more than 60 countries that left-wing…
(2026-07-19). Supreme Leader says US breaches show signature is. al-monitor.com July 18 (Reuters) – Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written statement on Saturday that repeated U.S. breaches of a memorandum of understanding signed by the presidents of Iran and the United States had shown that President Donald Trump's signature was "utterly worthless and devoid of credibility."Washington and Tehran have exchanged strikes after a ceasefire agreement fell apart last week, raising fears of a return to all-out war.
(2026-07-19). Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers keynote speech at opening ceremony of 2026 World AI Conference. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026.
(2026-07-19). Luyanghu Wetland Park: a popular retreat for tourists to escape summer heat. ecns.cn Tourists enjoy themselves at the Luyanghu Wetland Park in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, July 16, 2027.
(2026-07-19). Why were Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested? Will they be extradited to UK? aljazeera.com Influencer brothers arrested in Miami, as UK seeks extradition to face new charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault.
(2026-07-19). Xiong'an-Shangqiu high-speed railway starts trial operation. ecns.cn The Xiong'an-Shangqiu high-speed railway in the Zhengzhou section began trial operations early Friday, marking a major milestone toward the line's formal opening.
(2026-07-19). Thursday 7/16: The AFL-CIO "Solidarity Center" & Why Is Trump Funding It? indybay.org
(2026-07-19). Urge AG Bonta to Drop Charges Against Stanford 11. indybay.org As a result of a conflict of interest the Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rose was disqualified in the prosecution of the Stanford 11. Now there is a campaign to get California Attorney General Rob Bonta to drop the charges.
(2026-07-19). Mainland criticizes Lai for smearing Anti-Secession Law. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesman on Thursday criticized Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te over remarks on the Anti-Secession Law and the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, accusing him of attempting to intimidate the people of Taiwan and create a "chilling effect" on the island.
(2026-07-19). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-19). Palestinians say Israeli settlers torch mosque, factory. al-monitor.com Israeli settlers set fire overnight to a mosque in a village in the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian official said Sunday, as an AFP journalist saw the structure's entrance scorched and Hebrew graffiti sprayed on its walls. | More than two dozen settlers, some masked, attacked the Al-Taqwa mosque in the village of Al-Tuwani during the night and set it on fire, Mohammed Rabie, head of the village council, told AFP.
(2026-07-19). Wednesday 8/19: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-07-19). Colonialism Was a Crime: Why Africa Demands Reparations. unitedworldint.com 
For decades, the legacy of colonialism in Africa was often treated as a closed chapter of history. Today, however, governments, historians, civil society organisations, and descendants of colonial victims are increasingly challenging that narrative. Across the continent, demands for accountability, official apologies, and financial reparations have become central to discussions about historical justice. The debate …
(2026-07-19). As Putin tightens the noose on Europe, NATO heavyweights are leaving their allies exposed on land. hindustantimes.com Germany and France appear to be reconsidering their ambitious Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) project, a next-generation armored warfare program designed to replace current battle tanks and support vehicles. Reports suggest the two NATO partners may shift focus from a single integrated tank platform toward digital technologies, unmanned systems, and improved battlefield connectivity. The change follows industrial disagreements similar to challenges faced by the Franco-German Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program. As European nations work to modernize their militaries amid rising security concerns, the future d…
(2026-07-19). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). Protecting Your Neighbors by Following ICE Vehicles: A Guide from the Bay Area. indybay.org
(2026-07-19). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's approach to confidentiality. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). Iran's MP just confirmed doomsday plan: If US soldiers knew this secret they would flee immediately. hindustantimes.com
(2026-07-19). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). ICRC Hosts High-Level Dialogue with Diplomatic Community on Cyber Warfare and IHL. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). Israel demolishes Palestinian home in Masafer Yatta. aljazeera.com
(2026-07-19). Burkina Faso and Israel: The Sahel and the realignment of regional balances in West Africa. strategic-culture.su
(2026-07-19). ICRC working paper on six ICT-related threats faced by civilian populations. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). Immersive Technology: See What We See. Understand What We Do. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). Is Team Russia on track for the LA28 Olympics? strategic-culture.su
(2026-07-19). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-07-19). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). India probe into stolen donations tests trust in temple finances. geo.tv
(2026-07-19). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). Nothing for Snitches: For a Revolutionary Anti-Repression. indybay.org
(2026-07-19). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-19). La politica estera dell'UE, guidata da due pesi e due misure, necessita di una revisione: eurodeputato italiano. strategic-culture.su Melike PALA | Segue nostro ´L'Europa dovrebbe cambiare radicalmente al suo interno… e anche all'esterno ª, afferma il deputato europeo Danilo Della Valle | La politica estera dell'UE è guidata da scelte geopolitiche e da due pesi e due misure piuttosto che da un impegno coerente nei confronti del diritto internazionale, ha dichiarato ad Anadolu il deputato italiano al Parlamento europeo Danilo Della Valle, chiedendo una rev…
(2026-07-18). India's Nuclear Hydrogen Moment: A World First in Search of a Strategy. moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, India has been working on nuclear energy. India has also been working on clean energy independence for decades. On June 26, both goals were achieved together at one place — Kalpakkam. India inaugurated a hydrogen production facility — the first of its kind in the world — at the Indira Gandhi Centre for …
(2026-07-18). Identified Foreign Mercenaries Killed in Ukraine: The Top 10 Countries. strategic-culture.su
(2026-07-18). Hondurasgate, la prova della nuova offensiva imperialista contro l'America Latina. strategic-culture.su Il caso Hondurasgate illumina la trama di ingerenze, manipolazioni mediatiche e operazioni politiche transnazionali che accompagnano la restaurazione reazionaria in America Latina. Dall'Honduras al Perù e alla Colombia, la destra continentale agisce come terminale dell'imperialismo nordamericano. | Segue nostro Salito alla ribalta delle cronache in queste settimane, l'Hondurasgate non è un semplice scandalo di intercettazioni da consumar…