(2026-07-12). Strait of Hormuz shut after US launches fresh strikes on Iran following IRGC attacks ships. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States carried out a fresh round of airstrikes on Iran on Saturday after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) allegedly attacked the Cyprus-flagged container ship M/V GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the US military. | The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the attack on the commercial vessel left one civilian crew member missing. It added that the ship caught fire, suffered heavy damage to its engine room, and could no longer continue its journey. | In a post on X, CENTCOM said Iran had been given another chance to follow previous agreements after earlier atta…
(2026-07-12). Gulf states condemn Iran attacks as conflict with US escalates. newarab.com 
Good afternoon and welcome to our new live page covering events in the Middle East. | You can track developments from earlier today by visiting our These are the key events on Sunday afternoon: | •
(2026-07-12). US military launches new round of strikes against Iran. geo.tv 
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile in support of Operation Epic Fury, at an undisclosed location, February 28, 2026. — ReutersCentcom says Trump ordered strikes to degrade Iran's capabilities.Iran's IRGC Navy announces…
(2026-07-12). Iran, US trade more strikes as fighting escalates. newarab.com 
Iran said Sunday it was closing the The latest exchange of fire was sparked by another Iranian attack on a commercial ship in the strait, whose crew were forced to abandon the vessel after it went up in flames. | The escalation is the latest to undermine an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at endi…
(2026-07-12). Saturday 7/18: "No Neutrals There, Labor Zionism, & the Struggle For Palestine" Book Presentation & Panel. indybay.org Henry Schmidt Room | ILWU Local 10 | 400 North Point St. | San Francisco…
(2026-07-12). 'Cultural genocide' in Xinjiang? Central Asian journalists see something very different. ecns.cn Two groups of journalists from Central Asian media outlets recently travelled to Aksu prefecture and Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northern and southern Xinjiang, documenting what they say is the careful preservation of ethnic minority culture and rejecting allegations of "cultural genocide" outright.
(2026-07-12). Irish government steps up its funding of genocide-backing Palantir. thecanary.co 
Micheál Martin's toxic government has doubled down on backing one of the world's most nakedly criminal corporations, by allowing the Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) to increase its shares in the murderous Palantir. The Ditch reports the following: The Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) held 22,073 shares in Palantir valued at ‚Ǩ3.34 million at the […] | By
(2026-07-12). Satrmer govt didn't do enough to stop Israeli war crimes in Gaza: UK PM-in-waiting. ummid.com Andy Burnham, the prospective Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has apologised for the response of the Labour Party under Keir Starmer to the Israel's genocide in Gaza, saying that they 'didn't get it right' and should 'do better' under his leadership.
(2026-07-12). Israel lobby groups demand Burnham roll back even milksop Gaza comments. thecanary.co 
Israel lobby groups wasted no time in demanding Andy Burnham pull back from even his watery comments on Israel's crimes in Gaza. Burnham refused last week to call the genocide a genocide. Instead, he said Labour "didn't get right" its response. That would be Keir Starmer endorsing Israel's crimes against humanity by cutting off fuel […] | By
(2026-07-12). 120000 reasons not to forget: Poland slams Ukraine over Volhynia genocide, 'Reconciliation isn't…'. hindustantimes.com Polish President Karol Nawrocki said reconciliation with Ukraine must not come at the cost of forgetting the victims of the Volhynia massacres during World War II. Speaking at commemorations marking the anniversary of the 1943 killings, Nawrocki criticized symbols associated with the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), while calling for truth and remembrance. Poland officially recognizes the massacres as genocide, whereas Ukraine refers to them as the Volhynian Tragedy and disputes that classification. Watch the full remarks and the latest developments in the histo…
(2026-07-12). Does the Tail Wag the Dog? Implausible Deniability and the Fomenting of Anti-Semitism. indybay.org Fomenting historic anti-semitism while justifying genocide…
(2026-07-12). Elián González: "However tired the Cuban people may be, they know where the evil lies" radiohc.cu Aníbal Malvar | Elián González, little Eliancito, the rafter child who saw his mother die during the crossing from Cuba to Miami in 1999 and made headlines in newspapers around the world, is today, at 32 years old, a deputy in the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba. "I didn't get involved in politics. In Cuba, there are several ways to become a member of parliament. One is through selection in the neighborhoods, in the districts, where you can start as a delegate. Another way, as in my case, is for grassroots organizations to nominate you. I was elected in 2022. And my municipality, Cárdenas, put me on t…
(2026-07-12). Friday 7/17: All Out on July 17! Defend Cuba Against U.S. Imperialism! indybay.org 24th Street Mission BART…
(2026-07-12). Comicomment | No incubator for the demon of militarism. ecns.cn Japan's military-industrial complex is dangerous not simply because it produces weapons, but because it creates the very demand for them. It does not merely serve military expansion—it actively fuels it. Once this self-reinforcing cycle of interests takes hold, it could propel Japan further down the path of remilitarization.
(2026-07-12). Sistema Eléctrico de Cuba se recupera paulatinamente, afirman expertos. radiohc.cu El Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN) de Cuba se recupera paulatinamente, este sábado, con la sincronización de Energas Jaruco seis y la entrada en servicio del microsistema occidental, la Central Termoeléctrica (CTE) Antonio Guiteras y Energas Varadero. | La Unión Eléctrica (UNE) informó previamente que la unidad seis de la CTE de Nuevitas ya está sincronizada al microsistema que funciona desde la central provincia de Villa Clara hasta la oriental Holguín, y refirió que se halla igualmente energizada la unidad uno de Felton. | Anunció, asimismo, la posterior sincronización de las unidades uno de Santa Cruz y la ci…
(2026-07-12). Nuevas disposiciones reducen trámites y plazos para la inversión extranjera en Cuba. radiohc.cu El Decreto 153 del Consejo de Ministros, modificativo del decreto 325 que contiene el Reglamento de la Ley de la Inversión Extranjera, fue publicado el jueves en la Gaceta Oficial de la República de Cuba, en su edición ordinaria número 57, con el objetivo de hacer más eficientes y ágiles los procesos asociados a la llegada de capital foráneo al país. | Yanet Vázquez Valdés, viceministra de Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, explicó que las modificaciones forman parte de un conjunto de decisiones anunciadas en noviembre pasado durante la Feria Internacional de La Habana por el vice primer ministro y titu…
(2026-07-12). Cuban deputy foreign minister denounces U.S. attempt to promote campaign on alleged far-left terrorism. radiohc.cu Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío denounced that the United States government is preparing a ministerial meeting with representatives from some 60 countries to discuss the supposed "danger" posed by what President Donald Trump has called the "resurgence of transnational far-left terrorism." | According to Fernández de Cossío, who cites a report published by The Washington Post, it is "curious that the verb 'resurgence' is being used to refer to something no one has ever heard of." | The diplomat believes that the initiative cannot be separated from the internal political context of the Unit…
(2026-07-12). Plankton decline, 'Soylent Green' and the future of civilization. resourceinsights.blogspot.com Last week I watched the 1973 dystopian film thriller "Soylent | Green" for the first time in probably 30 years. The film depicts a | society in which climate change has put most of the world into a hellish, | near perpetual heat wave (at least during the summer), dramatically | increased the inequality of wealth (with the fortunate few living in | luxury apartments with air-conditioning), and caused a scarcity of food | such that most people are reduced to eating what is called "soylent," a | processed wafer-like food that supplies essential nutrients (the | prod…
(2026-07-12). Sources allege Palestinian Authority hospitals are treating members of Israeli occupation backed anti-Hamas armed groups. thecanary.co 
According to Quds News Network, sources claim the Palestinian Authority (PA) has begun providing medical treatment for members of armed groups in Gaza accused of collaborating with "Israel" — admitting them to hospitals in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian Authority treats collaborators with "Israel" in its hospitals This follows the Zionist regime's refusal to receive […] | By
(2026-07-12). Why was Bosnian support for Palestine so passionate during the World Cup? thecanary.co 
The sight of Bosnian fans at the World Cup raising Palestinian flags, chanting for Gaza, and showing solidarity in the stands and on American streets was more than just sympathy for a people enduring a cruel war. Rather, it seemed like a retrieval of a personal and collective memory that has not left them for […] | By
(2026-07-12). The Ongoing Deterioration of Dr. Abu Safiya and The Crisis of Medical Neutrality. ummid.com In the early hours of December 27, 2024, Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya, Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, walked in his white medical coat toward Israeli military vehicles surrounding the facility, then the last major hospital still functioning in northern Gaza. Minutes later, he was arrested without charge.
(2026-07-12). Israel kills five people, including a girl, in Gaza. newarab.com 
Medics said Israeli gunfire directed at a tent encampment on the eastern side of the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza killed nine-year-old Tala Abu Matar. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the girl's death. | An airstrike at a metal foundry in Gaza City's Sabra neighbourhood killed four people. Wi…
(2026-07-12). What ceasefire? People still being killed and Gaza still under siege. asiapacificreport.nz 
As Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal denied the undeniable at the Bondi Royal Commission this week, not much is changing in Gaza, and Trump's Board of Peace stands by idly. Michael West Media with the latest. COMMENTARY: By Cathy Peters In a move that's been largely unreported in Australia and New Zealand,…
(2026-07-12). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Venezuela Blasts Colombian President-Elect's 'Reconstruction' Remarks, Reaffirms Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( During a public event on Friday, July 10, De la Espriella
(2026-07-12). Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to 4,333. geo.tv 
Rescuers take a break beneath a collapsed structure during search and recovery operations in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on July 11, 2026, following twin earthquakes that struck the region. — AFPThe death toll in Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes last month has…
(2026-07-12). Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed as vessel hit. newarab.com 
Iran on Sunday said it closed the "A vessel that had jeopardised maritime security by switching off its systems was struck and brought to a halt," the Navy of The statement said several ships attempted to move through th…
(2026-07-12). Which teams are in the World Cup semifinals, and what's the match schedule? aljazeera.com Qualified teams, venues, kickoff times, key players, and how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals.
(2026-07-12). 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.
(2026-07-12). Why was a Japanese journalist punched in the face in Taiwan. ecns.cn Why was a Japanese journalist punched in the face in Taiwan? And here's the backstory explaining why the incident stirred up so much anger.
(2026-07-12). 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.
(2026-07-12). Ghana slavery apology: Why many descendants say words are not enough. aljazeera.com Descendants of enslaved Africans say symbolic apologies cannot repair generations of loss and injustice.
(2026-07-12). Lavrov Holds Talks with AUC Chair Mahmoud Youssouf. moderndiplomacy.eu On his working visit to the headquarters of the African Union (AU) in July 2026, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held substantive political consultations with Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, reaffirming the desire to raise Russia's relations to a higher stage with Africa. The main topics discussed were the current state …
(2026-07-12). Maharashtra Direct 2nd-yr Pharmacy Admission 2026: Registration Starts. ummid.com Online registration for the students seeking admission in DSP 2026 – Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Pharmacy (B. Pharmacy), has started through the official website dsp2026.mahacet.org.in.
(2026-07-12). Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern Qatar. aljazeera.com The Father Emir oversaw the meteoric rise of the small gas-rich nation.
(2026-07-12). Despite the 3-2 Defeat, Mexico Finally Has Reason to Believe Again. lataco.com In a turn-around from previous tournaments, there's lots of positivity surrounding the men's national team despite their recent loss. Rafa Márquez officially stepping in to lead them into 2030's World Cup has many fans hopeful.
(2026-07-12). Fifth Hainan International Offshore Duty-Free Shopping Festival kicks off. ecns.cn The 5th Hainan International Offshore Duty-Free Shopping Festival, running alongside the 8th CDF Hainan Duty-Free Shopping Festival, opened in Haikou on Friday.
(2026-07-12). McGregor injures knee, loses to Holloway in 69 seconds on UFC return. aljazeera.com The referee stopped the welterweight contest at UFC 329 after McGregor fell to the mat three times in the first minute.
(2026-07-12). Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China, threatens days of heavy rain. geo.tv 
Farmland is flooded by heavy rain brought by Typhoon Bavi in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 12, 2026.— Reuters Bavi triggers landslide, floods after striking China's east coast.Taiwan reports 134 injuries, hundreds of flights cancelled.Forecasters warn of prolonged,…
(2026-07-12). China, Namibia announce to build community with shared future for new era. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era during their talks held Friday in Beijing.
(2026-07-12). Rescue efforts continue after deadly landslide in Northwest China. ecns.cn Rescue operations are continuing after a landslide struck Tanchang County in Longnan, northwest China's Gansu Province, on July 8, killing several people. Emergency crews continue search-and-rescue efforts despite unstable terrain.
(2026-07-12). Comicomment | Hatching ambitions, breeding disasters. ecns.cn The real danger of Japan's military-industrial complex is not just that it makes weapons, but that it creates demand for them. As defense spending and industrial interests feed each other, Japan risks accelerating its remilitarization.
(2026-07-12). TS EACMCET First Phase Seat Allotment 2026 Today – Direct Link. ummid.com The Telangana Council of Higher Education Hyderabad, Department of Technical Education is releasing today i.e. Friday July 10, 2026 TS EAMCET 2026 (TG EAPCET 2026) First Phase Seat Allotment Result for admission in BE/BTech and Pharmacy courses.
(2026-07-12). Two dead, several hurt in Toronto shooting, attacker at large. geo.tv 
Police officers stand guard at the scene after a deadly shooting, at a salsa-themed street festival in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 11, 2026. — ReutersShooting occurs at a salsa festival.Ontario premier "devastated" by incident.Two killed last month in Montreal…
(2026-07-12). Miliband Overrules His Inspectors to Approve Britain's Second-Largest Solar Farm. wattsupwiththat.com Ed Miliband has approved Britain's second-largest solar farm on 4,000 acres of prime farmland after overruling opposition from his own inspectors. The Telegraph has the story.
(2026-07-12). Saturday 7/11: Free virtual screening of the feature documentary film "Kafr Kassem" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NObb……
(2026-07-12). Thursday 7/9: Operation North Star. indybay.org Naval Postgraduate School SLOAT AVE GATE 1 University Way Monterey…
(2026-07-12). Farage speculates Ann Widdecombe death was 'premeditated murder'. thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage has speculated that Ann Widdecombe was the victim of "premeditated murder". He's attracting controversy for the statement; especially because he also said 'it doesn't pay to speculate' at this time: Devon and Cornwall Police: "We would ask people not to speculate about what might have happened, particularly on social media." Nigel Farage: "From […] | By
(2026-07-12). IBM unpacks rack mount systems to address data center space, cost constraints. ummid.com Tech giant IBM has introduced its first rack mount and single frame systems – IBM z17 and IBM LinuxONE 5, to address data center space and cost constraints.
(2026-07-12). Researchers Reveal Hidden Mechanism Behind Molecular Switch. ummid.com Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University, the Institute for Molecular Science, and SOKENDAI have uncovered the hidden mechanism behind a molecular switch – a molecule that can change between different structural states in response to a chemical signal.
(2026-07-12). Xi, Kim exchange congratulations over 65th anniversary of China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), exchanged congratulations on Saturday over the 65th anniversary of the signing of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance.
(2026-07-12). 4 Compliance Steps to Verify That Bank Details Used in EPF Withdrawal Form 31 Match Your Pre-Filled Details at Your Income Tax E-filing Login Portal. ummid.com Many EPF withdrawal claims get rejected, hence read these 4 steps that cover everything the EPFO system actually checks.
(2026-07-12). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-12). Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup 2026 semifinal with England. aljazeera.com Argentina need extra time to beat Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinals to set up a showdown with England on Wednesday.
(2026-07-12). China unveils plan to modernize retail sector by 2030. ecns.cn China has released a plan to build a modern retail system by 2030 and foster globally competitive retailers.
(2026-07-12). Morocco's partnership with Beijing shifts economic power from Europe to China. moderndiplomacy.eu Several years ago, the European Union regarded the Kingdom of Morocco mostly as an unchanging economic partner, a proximate market, and a suitable industrial hub for European firms, especially in the automotive, aerospace, and textile segments. Over time, however, the economic settings have transformed. Currently, the Kingdom is no longer merely a production site for …
(2026-07-12). Friday 9/11: Breathe the Sun. indybay.org 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-07-12). Community Members Hold Vigil for Houston Father Killed by ICE. lataco.com Close to 60 people paid tribute to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo who was killed on the early morning of July 7 while on his way to work.
(2026-07-12). Reusable Rocket: China rewrites history, but with tech different from SpaceX. ummid.com China on Friday July 10, 2026 became only the second nation in history after US (via SpaceX and Blue Origin) to achieve the controlled recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster, notably with a different technology.
(2026-07-12). Franchise in Hyderabad: What Makes the City Attractive for Preschool Investors in 2026. ummid.com Many investors exploring opportunities in the education sector often look for cities where demand, population growth, and family demographics can support long-term business growth, and Hyderabad is frequently considered among such locations.
(2026-07-12). England, Argentina to renew rivalry in World Cup semi-final. newarab.com 
England and The South Americans and their talisman Lionel Messi must defeat England in Atlanta to keep alive their hopes of becoming the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962. | England and their key partnership of Jude Bellingham and Har…
(2026-07-12). Fraudster made undeclared donations to Reform UK. thecanary.co 
Mainstream outlets have been shining a light on Reform UK and Nigel Farage's finances over the past month. Last week, this saw the Times covering the criminal aristocrat 'Posh George' Cottrell, who was providing Farage with various benefits in the runup to the 2024 election. Now, the Times are reporting Cottrell may also have made undisclosed […] | By
(2026-07-12). What was the mistaken identity red card shown in Argentina vs Switzerland? aljazeera.com Switzerland's Breel Embolo became the first player to be sent off after a VAR review in the last World Cup quarterfinal.
(2026-07-12). Nigeria rescues dozens of abducted school children in Oyo state. aljazeera.com Nigerian security forces have rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted nearly two months ago in Oyo state.
(2026-07-12). Milwaukee's Manty Ellis 1933-2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-12). More Americans Now View Israel Negatively: Latest Survey. ummid.com The attitude of Americans toward both the Israeli people and the Israeli government has turned more negative in the past few years, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
(2026-07-12). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-07-12). Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74. newarab.com 
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, before abdicating to his son "The Amiri Diwan announced the death of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani on Sunday morning. May Allah have mercy on his soul and grant him the best reward for wh…
(2026-07-12). Yi embroidery becomes first Chinese intangible heritage craft in World Cup licensed products. ecns.cn For the first time, a Chinese intangible cultural heritage craft has entered FIFA's official World Cup licensed product system.
(2026-07-12). Is a Turkey—Israel War Actually Coming? moderndiplomacy.eu In March, Israeli F-35s struck three sites in central Syria that Turkish planners had quietly earmarked for a future airbase. No Turkish soldier had set foot there yet — Ankara had not finished the paperwork. But the message needed no translation: Israel would rather bomb a location pre-emptively than let Turkish forces operate from it. …
(2026-07-12). Iraq PM to pursue closer ties with US in visit to Washington. newarab.com 
Iraq has been seeking to balance its ties with neighbouring Iran and the US as military escalation between the two rivals continues. | "The agreements to be signed will include several memorandums of un…
(2026-07-12). The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 and St. Louis Commune & the 2027 Commemoration. indybay.org The 150th anniversary of the 1877 national railway strike will be commemorated in St. Louis and other cities around the country.
(2026-07-12). VAT refund fraudster sentenced to 25 years. sanews.gov.za VAT refund fraudster sentenced to 25 years | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has welcomed the 25-year sentence meted out in a R62 million VAT fraud case. ⚪ The man, André Claude Dickoumba-De-Diguela, and company Assistance Médicale International pleaded guilty to 127 counts of fraud and 66 counts of money laundering related to fraudulent VAT refund claims that occurred over 12 years. ⚪ SARS Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu noted that the sentencing comes as a result of the revenue collector's investigative and enforcement capabilities. ⚪ "Fraudulent VAT [Valued Added Tax] refund claims are not simple…
(2026-07-12). Friday 7/31: "Desperado: The Real Story" Tales of Rough Frontier Justice. indybay.org Park Hall Community Center | 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA 95005…
(2026-07-12). Iran hits Gulf states, closes Hormuz following heavy US strikes. newarab.com 
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of events in the Middle East. | Here are the key developments this morning: | •
| • Tehran claimed it targeted sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Jordan, as well as a vessel in the strait. The UAE said it also intercepted Iranian missile…
(2026-07-12). Europe seeks larger role in southern Lebanon's post-war security. newarab.com 
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has announced a joint German-French initiative for Lebanon, which he said seeks to improve the prospects for peace in the region, as analysts believe European powers are seeking a greater role in shaping the country's post-war security architecture rather than leaving Washington as the sole ceasefire guarantor. | "Together with France, we want to develop a common policy on Lebanon in order to improve the prospects for peace in the Middle East," Wadephul told the Tagesspiegel newspaper over the weekend, ahead of next week's Franco-German ministerial council meeting. | Whi…
(2026-07-12). Thursday 7/9: Power Hour – Freedom for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. indybay.org Online | form.jotform.com/261884447970168…
(2026-07-12). Germany: Interior ministers are calling for a crackdown on Indymedia and "left-wing extremists" indybay.org Apparently the ministers of interior of the german federal states are urging the minister of interior of germany to outlaw de.indymedia.org. | This isn't law yet. | German indymedia's statement is below.
(2026-07-12). Sanxingdui iconic bronze figure offers glimpse into actual ancient sacrificial ceremony. ecns.cn The Sichuan Provincial Cultural Relics and Archaeology Research Institute announced its latest research findings on Friday, revealing that Sanxingdui's iconic bronze figure, kneeling with a zun vessel on its head, is a vivid re-creation of an actual sacrificial ceremony, reflecting the reverence the ancient Shu people held for the divine thousands of years ago.
(2026-07-12). Maharashtra 11th FYJC 2026 Girls Special Round from July 10. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra has published the Schedule of the FYJC 2026 or Class 11 Girls Special Round (Special Round 2) Admission Schedule on its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in'.
(2026-07-12). 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?
(2026-07-12). Muslim NATO or Search for Strategic Autonomy in Multipolar World? ummid.com The phrase 'Muslim NATO' has begun to touch geo-politics with increasing frequency, but what is emerging is not a religious alliance but the gradual search for a new security architecture rooted in regional cooperation, strategic autonomy and the realities of an increasingly multipolar world.
(2026-07-12). Indian Muslim body rejects Ex-IAS Niaz Khan's 'hide identity' advice. ummid.com Maulana Mahmood Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, has rejected former IAS officer Niaz Khan's suggestion that Muslims should alter their appearance and give up visible markers of their identity, including traditional attire, in order to protect them from mob violence.
(2026-07-12). Mill Valley, CA Seniors Mark 23rd Continuous Year of Protesting for Peace. indybay.org Mill Valley Seniors for Peace have demonstrated continuously on a Mill Valley street corner since 2003, at first against the looming Iraq War and now against the lawlessness of the 47 administration.
(2026-07-12). China issues highest-level alert for rainstorms as Typhoon Bavi approaches. ecns.cn China's national observatory on Saturday issued a red alert for rainstorm, the highest level in its four-tier system, with Typhoon Bavi expected to make landfall along the coast of eastern China in the early hours of Sunday.
(2026-07-12). Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China's Taizhou after nearly 2 million evacuated. geo.tv 
People use rain gear as rain intensifies ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Bavi in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China July 11, 2026. — ReutersNearly 2 million people evacuate across affected regions.Taiwan reports injuries as storm skirts northern coast.Authorities maintain alerts as…
(2026-07-12). The Guardian Modi Medal Article and Moral Question of 12 Years of Leadership. ummid.com A recent opinion article published in The Guardian, titled 'Can Narendra Modi Accept Any Medal?', reignited a fierce debate about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's international recognition and the moral legacy of his leadership.
(2026-07-12). NATO's Bipolar Summit in Ankara. ummid.com Donald Trump turned NATO's Ankara summit into a one-man show – reviving Iran hostilities, threatening Spain, demanding Greenland, and needling allies – while Secretary-General Mark Rutte's flattery-and-spending strategy kept the alliance intact.
(2026-07-12). News X World: this morning's podcast on Ukraine's latest successful strike on an oil refinery in the Samara region. gilbertdoctorow.com Within this lengthy hourly news report dealing with Pakistan and other subjects, you will find in minutes 25.29 to 31.40 my discussion of how the destruction of critical Russian energy infrastructure is finally changing the balance in the war to Ukraine's favor.
(2026-07-12). Religious Zealots Embedded in the US Government and Supreme Court Murder American Mothers. indybay.org The Dangers of Religion in Government and the Violation of the Constitution…
(2026-07-12). DTE Maha Direct 2nd yr Diploma 2026 Merit List – Check Here. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website dsd26.dte.maharashtra.gov.in the Provisional Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Post SSC Diploma in Engineering /Technology (Polytechnic) 2026 today i.e. Wednesday July 08, 2026.
(2026-07-12). Mbappe, Dembele shine as France beat Morocco to reach 2026 FIFA WC Semifinal. ummid.com Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele Friday July 10, 2026 scored goals to defeat Morocco 2-0 and take France to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals.
(2026-07-12). Telephone Justice at the World Cup: America's Red Card to Republican Morality. moderndiplomacy.eu There was a way for the United States to win that night. Not against Belgium. That match was lost, and badly. But another victory was available — rarer, cleaner, and much harder to achieve. The United States could have won morally. It could have said no. The facts are simple. Folarin Balogun received a red …
(2026-07-12). England fans revel in World Cup win over Norway. aljazeera.com Fans celebrated at a London watch party after England's 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals.
(2026-07-12). Beijing hosts 1,300 UK students as Mandarin camp turns 10. ecns.cn More than 1,300 students and teachers from 60 British secondary schools began a language and culture tour in China recently as the 2026 Mandarin Excellence Programme summer camp opened at Beijing Language and Culture University.
(2026-07-12). SF Mayor New Supervisor Wong Gets Promotion To Captain Alan Wong! indybay.org Lurie's New Supervisor Wong Gets Promotion To Captain Alan Wong!
(2026-07-12). FCRA India, NGOs and Foreign Funding. ummid.com At another level recently, the Union Home Ministry in India has promulgated a new FCRA which seeks to restrict the activities of NGO's receiving foreign funds.
(2026-07-12). Watergate, White Water and Now, Green Water. indybay.org "Free Davey" supporters chanted and picketed outside the Superior Court of the District of Columbia this morning, where indicted former Olympian slalom canoeist, Davey Hearn, 67 was being arraigned on what supporters describe as false charges of "vandalizing" the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on June 19. During the hearing, Hearn denied any wrongdoing, and his attorney, Mary Dohrmann, entered a plea of not guilty during the brief court session.
(2026-07-12). 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.
(2026-07-12). Lindsey Graham, leading Israel ally in US Congress, dies aged 71. newarab.com 
(2026-07-12). JEECUP 2026 Poly Round 2 Allotment Result 2026 Today: Steps to Check. ummid.com The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) is declaring today i.e. Friday July 10, 2026 the UP Polytechnic Round 2 Seat Allotment Result on its official website 'jeecup.admissions.nic.in'.
(2026-07-12). India says 10 rescued, one missing after ship attacked off Oman. newarab.com India said on Sunday that 11 of its nationals were on a vessel that was struck east of Oman near the "Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian national is reportedly missing," the Indian foreign ministry said in a statement. | Search-and-rescue operations were underway after the commercial vessel, GFS Galaxy, was attacked off the coast of Oman…
(2026-07-12). Maharashtra Direct 2nd-yr Engineering Admission 2026 Starts. ummid.com Online registration for the students seeking admission in DSE 2026 – Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Engineering (B.E. / B Tech), has started through the official website dse2026.mahacet.org.in.
(2026-07-12). KEAM 2026 Engg First Phase Allotment Out: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has published today i.e. Wednesday July 08, 2026 the Final Allotment of the students who appeared for KEAM 2026 (KEAM 2026 Engineering: First phase allotment published) and are now seeking admission in First Year Engineering courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-12). Tuesday 8/11: Christians for a Free Palestine Community Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/cfp-community-c……
(2026-07-12). The Gulf tollbooth that demands real recognition Iran closes the Strait on cue. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean Forty-eight hours ago, I wrote: "Iran doesn't need to close the strait. It needs only to demonstrate, periodically, that it can." Today, Iran did. On Saturday night, the IRGC Navy struck a vessel it says was running an unauthorised route with its tracking systems switched off — "struck and brought to…
(2026-07-12). America 250 – 160th Buffalo Soldiers Luncheon & National Black Business Month Celebration. indybay.org Buffalo Soldiers rode through the streets of San Francisco protecting President Theodore Roosevelt to dedicate the Dewey Statue in Union Square. From the SF Presidio gates horses beat steady rhythms into the earth, carrying along the California Buffalo Soldiers Trails toward Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, where they carved trails through ancient silence. Today, known as Brigadier General Charles Young, he led the way as guardians of the giant trees, tended the wild, and left their courage in the granite and the wind.
(2026-07-12). Bridges Granddaughter Marie Shell Sings The "Ballad Of Harry Bridges" & Talks History. indybay.org Harry Bridges granddaughter Marie Shell on the anniversary of "Bloody Thursday" sang "The Ballad Of Harry Bridges" by Woody Guthrie. The event was part of LaborFest.net which commemorates the San Francisco general strike…
(2026-07-12). Young artisan brings ancient Chinese glazed art to modern life. ecns.cn A young artisan in Wanrong County, north China's Shanxi Province, is giving new life to the centuries-old craft of Chinese glazed ceramics by transforming traditional architectural elements into contemporary cultural products.
(2026-07-12). NATO's Ankara Moment: From Consolidation to Burden Sharing. juancole.com Exeter, UK (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The NATO Summit held in Ankara on July 7-8, 2026, was not merely a diplomatic gathering; it was a moment of consolidation for an alliance searching for a new rationale in a rapidly reordering international system. Hosting the summit at the presidential complex, President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan presided over one of the most consequential meetings of his political career, one that coincided with a series of announcements — from a possible lifting of Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions to the prospect of T&u…
(2026-07-12). German parliament backs bill criminalising denial of Israel. newarab.com 
Germany's parliament has backed a bill criminalising the denial of Israel's right to exist, amid growing criticism of Berlin's close ties with Israel amid On Friday, Germany's Bundesrat, the upper house of parliament, approved legislation that would make calls for the abolition of Israel or the denial of its right to exist a criminal offence, carrying a potential prison sentence of up to five years or a fine. | The offence would only apply where such statements are deemed to "encourag…
(2026-07-12). China sweeps all golds in first AI and Space Computing Challenge. ecns.cn Chinese research teams won all three gold medals at the world's first international AI and Space Computing Challenge, with the results announced this week at the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Xinhua News Agency reported Friday.
(2026-07-12). Saudi Arabia Introduces 'Package Visa': What's New? ummid.com In a major boost to travelers, Saudi Arabia has introduced an All-in-One Package Visa – a new digital initiative designed to simplify travel to the Kingdom by integrating tourist visa application directly into curated travel bookings.
(2026-07-12). Wednesday 7/15: Movie Night: Israelism + Q&A. indybay.org Santa Clara County Democratic Party Headquarters | 2901 Moorpark Ave, #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2026-07-12). Sunday 7/12: Palantir in Our Hospitals – How the company is expanding into healthcare. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/cwrGXyy7Sjus2q6……
(2026-07-12). Flood relief efforts continue in Guangxi. ecns.cn Rescue operations continued in Guigang, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Thursday, as emergency personnel and relief supplies arrived to support flood-affected communities. Local authorities said rescue and recovery efforts are progressing in an orderly manner.
(2026-07-12). Israeli settlers held US lawmaker Ro Khanna at gunpoint in occupied West Bank. progressivehub.net ELIS GJEVORI | MIDDLE EAST EYE…
(2026-07-12). 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.
(2026-07-12). 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.
(2026-07-12). 40 experts awarded Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize. ecns.cn The 16th Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize was announced and awarded in Beijing on Thursday, honoring 40 experts: one recipient of the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Achievement Award and 39 recipients of the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize.
(2026-07-12). UGC NET June 2026 Paper Leak: Rahul calls for Education Revolution. ummid.com Taking serious note of the reports that the UGC NET June 2026 Sociology paper was leaked before the exam, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi asked students to 'stand up and bring about an education revolution in India'.
(2026-07-12). US Senator Lindsey Graham passes away. aljazeera.com This is a breaking news story.
(2026-07-12). Monday 7/13: Vigil for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Killed by ICE in Houston. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-07-12). ITV's Clarke's post-match interviews epitomise awful UK media. thecanary.co 
ITV sports hack Gabriel Clarke has rightly been lambasted for his appalling interviews after England beat Norway to reach the World Cup semi-finals. The match followed the pattern of recent England performances: a frustrating, lacklustre performance rescued by moments of brilliance from, mostly, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. England manager Thomas Tuchel, while happy to […] | By
(2026-07-12). Electricity Affordability: States Need to Ditch Climate Policies. wattsupwiththat.com But before blue-state politicians blame everything from the rollback of federal wind and solar subsidies to new data center development, they should take a hard look in the mirror.
(2026-07-12). Ice death squads terrorize immigrants and the nation? indybay.org ICE agents in Minneapolis.
(2026-07-12). Messi turned walking into the deadliest weapon in modern football. thecanary.co 
A viewer watching Lionel Messi for the first time might think the Argentine captain has drifted out of the match. He avoids constant pressing and chasing. Instead, he spends long periods walking or standing to watch his surroundings. This approach defies the high-tempo, continuous pressure demands of modern football. But behind this image that suggests […] | By
(2026-07-12). ISF Football World Cup to kick off in Suzhou this October. ecns.cn A ceremony marking the 100-day countdown to the 2026 International School Sport Federation (ISF) Football World Cup was held at Suzhou Sports Center in Jiangsu Province on Friday.
(2026-07-12). Ningxia wine-making stoneware jars exported to Serbia for first time under FTA. ecns.cn A batch of wine-making stoneware jars from Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has entered the Serbian market for the first time, backed by a preferential tariff certificate issued under the new China-Serbia Free Trade Agreement, according to local customs authorities.
(2026-07-12). Xi meets premier of DPRK cabinet. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pak Thae Song, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Beijing on Friday.
(2026-07-12). Palestine: 3,000 Years of History Refute Denial of its Existence. juancole.com Boston (Dispatch to Informed Comment) — There is a clear absurdity of a people forcing others from their land in order to inhabit a place where nearly three millennia ago they once had a kingdom. If such a practice became universal, then Native Americans would drive out almost all Americans, Celtic descendants in Scotland, Ireland and Wales would reclaim the Czech Republic and southern Germany, and Mongol people would reestablish themselves throughout wide swaths of Eurasia. | But what if much of the scriptural theology upon which Western and Zionist conceptions of Judea and the Kingdom of Israel rest is lar…
(2026-07-12). 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.
(2026-07-12). Deranged Israel-first senator Graham dies after visit to Ukraine arms factory. thecanary.co 
Rabidly Israel-first US senator Lindsey Graham has died aged 71. His office described his death as coming after a "brief and sudden" illness. Graham was one of the more unhinged US politicians, even among Trump supporters. Irredeemably Israel-first, he even threatened a US invasion of the International Criminal Court over its arrest warrant for Benjamin […] | By
(2026-07-12). Protesting UC Irvine's Threatened Palestine Sanctions Against Professor Tiffany Willoughby-Herard. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-12). Crypto Trading is Haram: Pakistani Cleric's Fatwa. ummid.com Trading based Cryptocurrency is haram and impermissible as per the Islamic Shariah Law, Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, one of Pakistan's top Muftis, has ruled.
(2026-07-12). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-12). Bellingham scores twice as England beat Norway 2-1 to reach World Cup semis. aljazeera.com Jude Bellingham scores in extra-time to send England into the World Cup semifinals for first time since 2018.
(2026-07-12). Tuesday 7/28: 160th Anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers – our California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail. indybay.org California State Capitol – West Steps | Capitol Mall & 10th Street | Downtown Sacramento, CA…
(2026-07-12). Starved of Silicon: China Built Its Own. moderndiplomacy.eu For four years, Washington has attempted to build a sophisticated industrial wall. This blockade aimed to stop China from getting the computer chips needed for modern military power and artificial intelligence (AI). This policy is failing in mid-2026. The wall is breaking, and the United States is now moving from total containment towards a model …
(2026-07-12). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-12). President Ramaphosa mourns the deaths of young sportsmen. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa mourns the deaths of young sportsmen | President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended condolences to the families of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams and former South African Rugby Under-18 prop Luqobo Makwedini, following the announcement of their deaths on Saturday. ⚪ Adams, 25, who participated in Bafana Bafana's matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was found deceased at his Cape Town home. ⚪ Makwedini, 20, passed away after reportedly suffering cardiac arrest during a training session of his French-based rugby team. ⚪ "It is particularly tragic that we are suffering th…
(2026-07-12). China calls for closer global AI cooperation at Geneva summit. ecns.cn China has called for stronger international cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) development and governance as the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit opened Tuesday at Palexpo in Geneva.
(2026-07-12). Why doesn't Indian PM Modi hold unscripted press conferences? aljazeera.com Why doesn't Indian PM Modi hold unscripted press conferences?>
(2026-07-12). Saturday 7/18: Show Me Your Bottom Line: Art and Eco-Punishment. indybay.org 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-07-12). Nostalgic teahouse revitalizes rural tourism in Hunan Province. ecns.cn A field-side teahouse in Kaihui Town, Changsha County has now become a popular tourist spot because of its blend of rural nostalgia with local cultural heritage.
(2026-07-12). Vale Derryn Hinch — the man who named them and shamed them. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-12). Canada shooting: Two killed, several injured in firing at Toronto festival. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Two people were killed and five others injured in a shooting near a street festival in Toronto on Saturday, police said. The incident took place near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, where the popular Salsa on St. Clair Festival was being held. | Toronto Police initially warned the public about an active shooter and asked people to stay away from the area. Later, officers confirmed that the scene had been secured, but said the suspect or suspects were still at large. | Valerie Rodriguez said she was sitting next to a restaurant on Saturday night when she saw people screaming and running…
(2026-07-12). Xi calls on China, DPRK to keep advancing socialist cause, modernization. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Pak Thae Song, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on July 10, 2026.
(2026-07-12). High-tech equipment aids flood rescue efforts in Guangxi. ecns.cn High-tech equipment and joint rescue teams have been deployed in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to respond to severe flooding caused by Typhoon Maysak.
(2026-07-12). Saturday 7/25: Lunch & Learn: Censorship in Higher Education: The Case of a Tenured Professor. indybay.org Santa Clara County Democratic Party Head Quarters (SCCDP HQ) | 2901 Moorpark Avenue Suite #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2026-07-12). Now it's your chance to watch spectacular Planetary Parade. ummid.com Skywatchers if you had missed the last Planetary Parade, here is your chance to witness the spectacular astral phenomenon this weekend corresponding to July 11 and 12, 2026.
(2026-07-12). The fake parenting expert Chinese daughters invented to talk to their parents. globalvoices.org
(2026-07-12). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, 74, passes away. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-12). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). US hits 140 targets in Iran; Tehran strikes US bases in UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-12). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Pakistani-origin woman married to Indian arrested by Karnataka police along with her son. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-12). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Immersive Technology: See What We See. Understand What We Do. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). A Declining President may take the Planet down with him. juancole.com
(2026-07-12). Hong Kong tech expo highlights Saudi Arabia cooperation opportunities. ecns.cn
(2026-07-12). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). ICRC Hosts High-Level Dialogue with Diplomatic Community on Cyber Warfare and IHL. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Jorge Majfud: EEUU, 250 años de una gran ficción. indybay.org
(2026-07-11). Over 460 drone attacks pounded Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant: Rosatom chief raises alarm. hindustantimes.com Russia's Rosatom has raised fresh alarm over the safety of nuclear facilities, claiming Ukraine has launched more than 460 drone attacks and multiple artillery strikes near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in recent months. Rosatom also announced it halted the return of staff to Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant after renewed attacks in the region. Meanwhile, IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi warned that attacks on any nuclear power plant are "absolutely unacceptable," citing risks extending from Zaporizhzhia to Bushehr. Is the world entering a new phase of nuclear insecurity?>
(2026-07-11). Data Centers Enter The Battlefield. popularresistance.org For decades, wars in West Asia revolved around familiar strategic targets: air bases, naval facilities, oil terminals, and the maritime chokepoints that carried much of the world's energy supply. Military planners understood that control over these assets shaped the regional balance of power. | The latest US-Israeli war on Iran points to another layer of infrastructure entering that equation. | As missiles crossed the skies across multiple fronts, attention centered on air defenses, retaliation, and the risk of escalation. Yet beneath the visible battlefield, another strategic contest was becoming increasingly ap…
(2026-07-11). Sovereignty And Strategic Depth. popularresistance.org The Iranian-U.S. memorandum of understanding (MoU) and the U.S. brokered 'framework' between the Zionist colony and Lebanon are following a predictable path for those who live in the West Asian region, or study it extensively with a pro-resistance lens. It seems that the U.S. and its 'Israeli' proxy are wholly incapable of holding up their end of any bargain except the Faustian bargain which ties them together at the hip. This article seeks to go beyond the headlines and to analyze the questions of sovereignty and strategic depth as they relate to the Axis of Resistance, and how the narrative in the West poisons…
(2026-07-11). The U.S. war of choice against Iran has now become the War of Hormuz. mondoweiss.net 
American goals in the war on Iran were unclear from the start, driven by Donald Trump's personal ambitions and the fantasies of pro-Israel neoconservatives. Now, however, there is a clear agenda: to prevent Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-07-11). The U.S. Stick Won't Work on Iran; Needs to Offer Carrots. juancole.com The Conversation) — Iranian attacks on Gulf vessels trying to transit via Omani sovereign waters have once again pulled the region into a tit-for-tat spiral of escalation. | The US responded by cancelling the waiver permitting Iranian oil exports. Two nights of punitive airstrikes by the US air force against targets across southern Iran followed. Iran answered with ballistic missile and drone attacks on US installa…
(2026-07-11). Report Reveals Marco Rubio Is Acting as Imperial "Viceroy" of Venezuela. truthout.org Some critics of the Trump administration are reacting with horror to revelations that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been serving as the de facto ruler of Venezuela. According to a Saturday report in The New York Times, Rubio for the last several months has been acting informally as the "viceroy" of Venezuela ever since its recognized president, Nicolás Maduro, was abducted by the… |
(2026-07-11). Israel freezes 'sensitive' ops in south Lebanon at behest of US. newarab.com 
Israel's political leadership has instructed the military to freeze all operations classified as "sensitive" in According to Kan, the directive will remain in force until further notice, pending greater clarity over the current It was not made immediately clear what types of…
(2026-07-11). When history repeats itself. iacenter.org July 7, 2026 An extreme heat wave caused cancellations of what would have been nauseating public displays of patriotism and jingoism in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and elsewhere. The occasion was the 250th anniversary of the so-called founding of the U.S. with the announcement of the "Declaration of Independence" on July 4, 1776. Despite the build-up for events like this one, anniversaries have come and gone. But their legacies cannot be ignored. In this case, when the Declaration was signed, Indigenous peoples had already suffered centuries of a heinous, genocidal theft of their lands throughout the Americas…
(2026-07-11). The Case for Recognising Bangladesh's 1971 Genocide at the United Nations. moderndiplomacy.eu As the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council took place in Geneva, Human Rights Without Frontiers chose to raise an issue that has remained insufficiently addressed for far too long: the need to recognize the mass atrocities committed in Bangladesh in 1971 as genocide. This was not an abstract or purely historical …
(2026-07-11). Retrial for UK student charged with 'terrorism' over speech condemning genocide. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Andy Worthington On October 9, 2023, just after the State of Israel began its ongoing genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip, Sarah Cotte, a French-Ethiopian student at SOAS (the School of Oriental and African Studies) in London gave a speech at a rally organised by the SOAS Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! Society. Her…
(2026-07-11). Israel's statements against Cuba at the UN are totally unacceptable. radiohc.cu Cuba's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ernesto Soberón, has strongly condemned as unfounded and unacceptable the statements made by the Israeli delegation to that organization against his country. | Exercising his right of reply before the UN General Assembly (UNGA), the Cuban representative stated that it is, at the very least, shameless for the Israeli representative to attempt to portray himself as a critic of Cuba. | Ernesto Soberón recalled that the government of Benjamin Netanyahu faces unprecedented condemnation from the international community for the genocide and the grave violations of I…
(2026-07-11). The New York Times enabled the Gaza genocide and lost its legitimacy in the process. mondoweiss.net 
Professor Elliott Colla was a lifelong New York Times reader but can no longer trust the paper due to its coverage of Gaza. In fact, he's found that there is a strong case for prosecuting many at the paper for their role in the genocide.
(2026-07-11). Contundente réplica de Cuba a desvergonzado discurso israelí en ONU. cubadebate.cu Resulta cuando menos desvergonzado que el representante de Israel, cuyo Gobierno enfrenta un rechazo sin precedentes de la comunidad internacional por el genocidio, las gravísimas violaciones del Derecho Internacional y del Derecho Internacional Humanitario que comete contra el pueblo palestino, pretenda erigirse como crítico de Cuba.
(2026-07-11). The Trump Administration's War on Disabled People Continues to Escalate. truthout.org Janine Jackson: The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 addressed the rights of people with disabilities in their interactions with the federal government, including entities that receive certain federal contracts. Section 504 of that act prohibits organizations and employers from excluding or denying individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to receive program benefits and services. |
(2026-07-11). Cuba avanza en el restablecimiento de su Sistema Electroenergético Nacional. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Energía y Minas de Cuba confirmó este viernes la ocurrencia de una nueva desconexión total del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN). Desde ese momento se activaron los protocolos de restablecimiento. Cubadebate comparte con sus usuarios el proceso de restauración.
(2026-07-11). Sobre la cancha: La flor de Don Luis. cubadebate.cu En los pronósticos de la mayoría, España y Francia iban a ser las selecciones protagonistas de una de las semifinales en la Copa Mundial de Fútbol. Apostar por ellas era correr el menor de los riesgos porque se presentaban en tierras norteamericanas como las dos grandes candidatas al título. Quizás muchos consideren este duelo como el mejor posible encima del verde, con el respeto de Argentina.
(2026-07-11). Convocan a preselección de béisbol de Cuba para Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe. cubadebate.cu La Federación Cubana de Beisbol y Softbol informa la preselección de 30 peloteros de cara a los XV Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026.
(2026-07-11). An Interview With Cuban President Díaz-Canel: 'We Are Not a Nation in Dispute, and We Are Not a Colony'. orinocotribune.com This coversation with the Cuban president is part of the research for a new documentary produced by Brasil de Fato | The hallways of the Palace of the Revolution in Today President Miguel Diaz Canel welcomes Brasil de Fato shortly after returning from one of these walks—which a…
(2026-07-11). Church of England to debate report urging solidarity with Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-07-11). Pace Trump, UN Relief Works is Irreplaceable in Gaza. juancole.com United Nations Director | (
(2026-07-11). Venezuela's Earthquake Response Exposes the Rot of Western Media. orinocotribune.com 
By Andreína Chávez Alava — Jul 10, 2026 | Hours after two devastating earthquakes hit northern Venezuela on June 24, a brutal misinformation campaign took priority over the tragedy itself. | Thousands were still trapped under rubble. Families were grieving. A nation was reeling. Instead of responsible journalism, the tragedy became a feeding ground for vulture media outlets and social media operators who seized the chance to attack Venezuela, its people, and the Bolivarian project as the country lay vulnerable. The coordinated campaign turned victims into pawns in a political game where they were unknown par…
(2026-07-11). U.S. and media vultures prey on Venezuela. iacenter.org By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein July 6, 2026 Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein The author is a consultant, international analyst and former Director of International Relations of the Presidency of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Original in Spanish: estados-unidos-y-la-carrona-mediatica. Translation: John Catalinotto I'm not saying anything new when I say that January 3, 2026, marked a turning point in Venezuela's history. The problem stems from the different interpretations that have been made of that event. And now, almost six months later, another shocking event is impacting the lives of Venezuelans. In both…
(2026-07-11). Why Is Trump Suddenly on the Back Foot with Iran? thinktank.pk Just months ago, Washington projected confidence that maximum military pressure and economic sanctions would force Tehran into accepting American demands. Today, however, the diplomatic landscape appears far more complicated. Despite repeated warnings from US President Donald Trump, Iran continues to dictate much of the regional conversation through its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, its …
(2026-07-11). The FBI Has Deputized Local Cops as Federal Agents. Communities Are Resisting. truthout.org As the Trump administration widens its crackdown on immigrant communities and progressive activists, federal task forces are playing an important behind-the-scenes role. Organizers warn that institutions like the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTFs) are targeting vulnerable communities and sharing the kind of information that facilitates Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. |
(2026-07-11). England vs Norway 2-1 (aet): FIFA World Cup 2026 — as it happened. aljazeera.com All the updates as England scrape past Norway in their World Cup quarterfinal clash in Miami.
(2026-07-11). What America Left Behind In Greenland. popularresistance.org President Donald Trump's July 2026 remarks criticizing Denmark's relationship with Greenland provide an unexpected backdrop for this report. Although the President did not specify what he meant by Denmark "not spending money to really help Greenland," his comments invite a broader examination of the responsibilities that accompany the American military presence and strategic interest on the world's largest island. | The geopolitical tensions have been extraordinary. Following President Trump's repeated suggestions earlier this year that he might use military force to acquire Greenland, Danish military planners re…
(2026-07-11). Colombia's Left After The 2026 Election. popularresistance.org Within hours of Colombia's June 21 presidential runoff, major international news organizations declared the country's conservative candidate the victor. Political commentators across the hemisphere described the result as another blow to Latin America's progressive "Pink Tide" and another victory for the global right. | Yet on the streets of Bogotá, where international election observers continued watching the vote count unfold, the mood was markedly different. | The official scrutiny process was still underway. Progressive candidate Iván Cepeda had not yet conceded.
(2026-07-11). South Africa reaffirms commitment to strengthening relations with France. sanews.gov.za South Africa reaffirms commitment to strengthening relations with France | South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with France, with growing cooperation in investment, science and technology, and cultural diplomacy, among others. ⚪ "France is a key strategic partner for South Africa, and we enjoy longstanding bilateral cooperation spanning trade and investment, energy, defence, education, people-to-people exchange and other fields," President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday during his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. ⚪ President Ramaphosa, who is on an Official Visit…
(2026-07-11). Half of Philly businesses aren't complying with plastic bag laws, report says. whyy.org Plastic bags have been banned in Philadelphia since 2021, but almost a quarter of businesses are not complying, PennEnvironment staff visited more than 80 businesses to investigate whether they are adhering to the plastic bag ban, which was passed by City Council in 2019. The nonprofit found that 20% of the stores offered plastic bags to customers. | More than half…
(2026-07-11). Democracy, Inequality And Social Security. scheerpost.com Steven Hill, Democracy SOS. \America's greatest anti-poverty program has long been the great income leveller in an unequal economy and democracy. And now it faces an existential threat. A financial tsunami of giant proportions is heading our way. It is due to arrive in about six years, and if it strikes with full force it will …
(2026-07-11). Houston Father Killed By ICE Amid Surge In Arrests. popularresistance.org On July 7, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican construction worker and father, was shot and killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Houston, Texas, during a vehicle stop as he was on his way to work. | "My father was a simple man. A family man. A man of routine," said Ronaldo Salgado, oldest son of Salgado Araujo, during an emotional press conference in response to the incident. | Ronaldo detailed how he scrambled for information the morning of the incident. He drove an hour away to his father's work site to find neither he nor his workers there.
(2026-07-11). Friday Nite Videos | July 10, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | July 10, 2026 |
(2026-07-11). The Fight Against AI Datacenters Is Important — but It's Just a Starting Point. portside.org The Fight Against AI Datacenters Is Important — but It's Just a Starting Point |
(2026-07-11). Turkey says it hopes to achieve result on lifting U.S. sanctions soon. al-monitor.com ANKARA, July 10 (Reuters) – Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Turkey hopes to achieve a result on lifting U.S. sanctions and its desire to purchase F-35 fighter jets soon, adding there should be no defence industry restrictions between allies.U.S. President Donald Trump, who visited Ankara this week for a NATO Summit, announced on Tuesday that he would lift U.S. sanctions imposed on Turkey over its purchase of Russian S-400 defence missile systems.
(2026-07-11). First public gold mine marks new chapter for Burkina Faso's economic sovereignty. mronline.org 
Burkina Faso on July 9 has inaugurated its first state-owned gold mine, marking a major milestone in the government's strategy to expand public control over the country's natural resources and strengthen its economic sovereignty.
(2026-07-11). Vineyard Wind's Troubles Mount Despite Political Victory Lap. wattsupwiththat.com Troubled windfarm is producing less than half the promised output, sensors are repeatedly tripping offline, and it's engaged in a legal battle with its turbine manufacturer.
(2026-07-11). SCOTUS Ruling Could Be Bad News for Flock — But Won't Stop Mass Surveillance. scheerpost.com By Mike Ludwig This article was originally published by Truthout Organizers across the country are using every tool in their arsenal against Flock surveillance cameras. Civil rights attorneys say a recent Supreme Court ruling in a landmark digital privacy case could put "wind in the sails" of local organizers challenging police deployment of automatic license …
(2026-07-11). Rights groups: Israel neutrality plan threatens academic freedom. newarab.com 
(2026-07-11). The Guardian and the Torch: A human and political portrait of Ali Khamenei. strategic-culture.su The man who defied empires for 36 years is gone—but the torch of 1979 burns on. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Ode to the heroes…
(2026-07-11). South Africa's Jayden Adams, 25, dies after playing in FIFA World Cup. aljazeera.com South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder died after featuring in his nation's run to the World Cup round of 32.
(2026-07-11). As US strikes intensify, Trump says the Iran ceasefire is "over" wsws.org Speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara this week, President Trump said of the ceasefire with Iran, "To me, I think it's over. I don't want to deal with them. They're scum." This was followed by an announcement of a temporary pause in military action and then still more intense strikes.
(2026-07-11). China Changes Everything: An anthology by social justice activists, journalists and commentators. iacenter.org Click this link to get China Changes Everything for 60% off list price! The book is available in printed form and as an e-pub on several platforms, including on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble and BookShop.org Donate to help publicize the book China is this century's greatest success story, rising from poverty to become a leading force for global change. China's Targeted Poverty Alleviation program has helped 800 million people out of extreme poverty. China's solar panels, wind turbines and hydro power lead global efforts to save the planet. Electric cars, high-speed rail, clean and quiet metro subways set an…
(2026-07-11). Berlin's CDU-SPD government turns German capital into a centre of war production. wsws.org Behind the backs of the population and under the banner of "innovation," Berlin's CDU-SPD government is transforming the German capital into a centre of arms production, drone development and military research.
(2026-07-11). AI Is Turbocharging Bosses' Efforts To Spy On Their Workers. popularresistance.org In March, The Lever reported that the U.S. Department of Agriculture had hired the infamous software company Palantir to implement its controversial return-to-office directive, warning that the contract could bring surveillance technology — commonly referred to as "Bossware" — to the federal workforce. | Days later, those suspicions were confirmed. A published disclosure reveals that the company will "design, configure, deploy, and manage a secure, user-friendly tool to track USDA employees' return to the office." | "AI has supercharged surveillance," Jay Stanley, senior policy analyst with the ACLU S…
(2026-07-11). Yamal does not mind lack of goals if Spain win World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com Spanish star has scored just one goal in the World Cup, where he has been sharing celebrations with his little brother.
(2026-07-11). Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China. geo.tv 
Rain clouds cover downtown as Typhoon Bavi approaches, in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China July 11, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-07-11). 2026 FIFA WC: Controversies galore as Argentina declared winner against Egypt. ummid.com Argentina defeated Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of Last 16 Tuesday, but not before some controversial decisions that marred the outcome of the all important match.
(2026-07-11). Prominent British Climate Skeptic and Christian Activist Ann Widdecombe Murdered in her Home. wattsupwiththat.com Ann Widdecombe was one of only five MPs to vote against the Climate Change Act 2008.
(2026-07-11). Trump Fires Last Members Of Election Assistance Commission. newsone.com 
Source: NurPhoto / Getty | President Donald Trump is committed to doing everything besides his job to secure the midterm elections for the GOP. On Thursday, the Trump administration revealed that the last three members of an independent committee designed to help states administer elections have been fired or resigned. |
(2026-07-11). Who is Riddhi Chauhan? Indian-American teen commands 300 US Navy cadets. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A 17-year-old student from New York, Riddhi Chauhan, has become the Battalion Commanding Officer of her school's Navy Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NJROTC) unit, the highest student leadership position in the programme. She now leads nearly 300 fellow cadets at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens. | Four days a week, Riddhi reaches school before 7 am to conduct drill practice before beginning her regular classes. Along with her studies, she manages battalion operations, training and the welfare of cadets. | The NJROTC is a US Navy-backed leadership programme in American high schoo…
(2026-07-11). German government declares war on the working class with radical austerity reforms. wsws.org To finance rearmament and war, and to further enrich the wealthy, the government is condemning working people to longer working hours for less money and is abandoning the needy, the sick, the elderly and refugees to their fate.
(2026-07-11). Chinese scientists find plant roots can avoid decaying matter to escape pathogens. ecns.cn A research team from China's Northwest A&F University has discovered that plant roots can actively avoid areas containing decaying plant material and high concentrations of pathogens, revealing a previously unknown plant defense mechanism.
(2026-07-11). NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Announces 1st Ever Rule Banning Deceptive Subscription Traps. newsone.com 
(2026-07-11). 1.4 bn Indians NOT with Israel: Congress refutes Netanyahu. ummid.com The Congress Party has refuted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying he was wrong in assuming that 140 billion Indians support Israel.
(2026-07-11). US extends work permits for Haitians, other immigrants with temporary protected status. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Friday extended work permits for hundreds of thousands of immigrants with temporary protected status from Haiti and six other countries, hours before they were due to expire.The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, said work permits for Haitians with temporary protected status will now expire on July 24. Permits for recipients from Ethiopia, Syria, Somalia, Yemen, South Sudan and Myanmar will end in a week's time.
(2026-07-11). EU and UNDP Back Pakistan's First Rule of Law Forum to Modernize Justice. thinktank.pk Pakistan has taken a significant step toward building a more responsive and future-ready justice system with the launch of the country's first Rule of Law Forum, introduced by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the European Union (EU)-funded Deliver Justice Project. The landmark forum brought together senior members of the judiciary, government officials, civil …
(2026-07-11). Press freedom: holding the MEAA line on the public's right to know. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch A "lock out" incident in Honiara last year barring Pacific journalists from an Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese press conference is among several events "undercutting" media freedom that have led to a new campaign by the Australian journalists' union MEAA. The incident happened during the Pacific Islands Forum summit in the Solomon…
(2026-07-11). The Investigation Into the Minab Elementary School Bombing Is Done. Where Is It? scheerpost.com The Trump administration is stonewalling the public about the US's deadliest strike on civilians in decades. By Etan Mabourakh This article was originally published by Truthout The Trump administration is stonewalling the public about the US's deadliest strike on civilians in decades. New details are emerging about the U.S. attack on the Minab school that …
(2026-07-11). Thursday 7/9: Calling Party for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp79…
(2026-07-11). Ancient Thai khon wins popularity among Thai youngsters. ecns.cn On Friday, Thai teenage students watched a Khon performance at the Khon Theatre Museum in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Thailand. Originating over 400 years ago during the Ayutthaya Kingdom of Thailand, Khon was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2018.
(2026-07-11). Canada announces its largest ever military procurement to purchase 12 German-made attack submarines. wsws.org The submarine purchase is not just Canada's most expensive ever military procurement. Ottawa is using it is a means to embed itself in Europe's own massive rearmament program and strengthen their war alliance against Russia.
(2026-07-11). Vets challenge 4th of July lies. iacenter.org By Joe Piette, Michael Kramer and John Catalinotto July 8, 2026 Antiwar veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and active duty personnel burst out in their broadest show of resistance in decades this July 4th weekend, as if provoked into action by the current administration's orgy of militarism and white supremacy during the 250-year celebrations. Veterans Against Fascism, Philadelphia, July 4, 2026. (Photo: Joe Piette) Even before the weekend started, USAF Major Jason Watson, an active-duty service member with more than 20 years of military career behind him, mounted the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.,…
(2026-07-11). Texas Is Fast Tracking AI Data Center Construction Using a Permitting Loophole. truthout.org Omaira Garcia didn't realize life on her small ranch in Abilene, Texas, was about to change forever until clouds of dust — kicked up by a mysterious project next door — began to engulf her home. The Air Force veteran said she found out about OpenAI's plans to build its flagship Stargate data center directly beside her property only after construction began in the summer of 2024. Today… |
(2026-07-11). West Bank Settlers Held Rep. Ro Khanna at Gunpoint at Destroyed School. news.antiwar.com US Representative Ro Khanna (D — CA) reports that he was held at gunpoint for more than an hour earlier this week during his visit to the occupied West Bank when Israeli settlers confronted his entourage as he toured a destroyed Palestinian village. "We were at a village that Israeli settlers had destroyed, they had …
(2026-07-11). Flydubai to resume daily flights to Aleppo after 14 years. newarab.com 
(2026-07-11). Federal Judge Schools MAGA-Friendly Supreme Court Justices on the Importance of Taking Trump's Words Seriously. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat Writing in the wake of the 2016 presidential election and anticipating what American life would be like under Donald Trump, M. Gessen offered some rules for surviving autocracy. Rule #1 in her list of six was: "Believe the autocrat. He means what he says. Whenever you find yourself thinking, or hear others claiming, that …
(2011-07-26). Denmark: 'Many voters want a more left-leaning government'. links.org.au 
Pelle Dragsted explains how the Danish socialist party Enhedslisten won concessions from the country's new government coalition.
(2026-07-11). Telangana man, out on bail, kills wife, children and teen he allegedly sexually assaulted. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a horrific crime in Telangana's Rangareddy district, a 35-year-old man out on bail allegedly killed his wife and two young sons before murdering the teen girl who had filed a complaint against him, along with her mother and maternal grandmother. | The accused, Rajkumar, first attacked his 30-year-old wife, Parvathi Saritha, and two sons ⚪ aged 4 and 1 ⚪ at their residence in Shabad on Friday night. | He then travelled to the house of a 17-year-old girl, who had filed a complaint under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against him on May 16. He took her in a car to a…
(2026-07-11). Fatal Houston ICE Shooting Follows Agency's Turn to Increased Street Arrests. truthout.org Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Texas and across the country have increasingly targeted people who are not already in law enforcement custody, according to a Texas Tribune analysis of federal data. In Houston, where the killing of an immigrant by an ICE agent has garnered national attention, the monthly number of ICE arrests outside of detention facilities has more than… |
(2026-07-11). Battery Storage for Grid Backup: Better Keep Working on It. wattsupwiththat.com Just get some batteries, store up excess power from the windy mid-days, discharge as needed, and everything will work out.
(2026-07-11). Former coup leader re-enters Fiji political debate with challenge to immunity and national identity. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Margot Staunton of RNZ Pacific George Speight — a former coup frontman in Fiji — is calling on the perpetrators of the country's past political upheavals to confess. The ex-convict also described the idea of a common identity for the country's citizens as "flawed" and said iTaukei (Indigenous) views must not be ignored. Speight…
(2026-07-11). Russia, Sahel States Review Regional Security. moderndiplomacy.eu Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited the Sahel region in West Africa and officially participated in the Russia-Confederation of Sahel States (Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger) forum, marking another milestone in their bilateral relations and, more significantly, enacting Russia's policy of deepening partnership with regional integration. It also serves as a symbol of priority, addressing …
(2026-07-11). Indian man from Bihar dies in Nepal while swimming months before wedding. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A 28-year-old man from Bihar's Gaya district died after drowning while swimming in Nepal's Phewa Lake on Friday, just months before his planned wedding. | The victim, Rohit Sharma, was a resident of Chichoura village in the Konch area of Gaya. | According to his family, Rohit had travelled to Nepal with four friends. The group first visited the famous Tal Barahi Temple in Pokhara and later went to Phewa Lake for a swim. | During the swim, Rohit entered deeper water and began drowning. His friends tried to rescue him but were unsuccessful. | After receiving information, a rescue team from Nepal's A…
(2026-07-11). Home Affairs Minister welcomes arrest of BMA official. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs Minister welcomes arrest of BMA official | Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has welcomed the arrest of a Border Management Authority (BMA) official who allegedly accepted money to unlawfully endorse the passport of a Lesotho national at the Maseru Port of Entry last month. ⚪ "The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has welcomed the arrest of a Border Management Authority official as part of the ongoing campaign to root out corruption across the Home Affairs ecosystem and strengthen the integrity of South Africa's immigration system," the Department of Home Affairs said on Friday. ⚪ …
(2026-07-11). Can Nordic countries offer a future model for China-Europe Relations? moderndiplomacy.eu At a time when trade tensions between China and the European Union continue to grow, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway deserves attention beyond routine diplomatic protocol. Coming amid new EU restrictions on Chinese technologies, a NATO summit, and renewed debate over Greenland's future, the trip is less about …
(2026-07-11). Australia: Union resumes secret negotiations to prepare another sellout of Victorian educators. wsws.org The Australian Education Union is trying to reverse the mass "no" vote against its sellout agreement and impose the same betrayal in violation of the sentiments of educators.
(2026-07-11). Trump removes entire election commission months before midterms. nationofchange.org The bipartisan agency responsible for voting-system certification and federal election guidance has been left without a single commissioner as the November elections approach.
(2026-07-11). Digital Technologies Are Reshaping Political Intervention in Latin America. orinocotribune.com By Alejandra Garcia Elizalde — Jul 9, 2026 | The years 2025 and 2026 mark a turning point for Latin America, with presidential elections that are redefining the geopolitical balance of the region. Recent contests, such as those in Honduras, Peru and Colombia, show the growth of far-right forces that are advancing by narrow margins, in a context of influence operations where external actors no longer try to hide their participation. | In this new scenario, it is inevitable to raise a fundamental question: how have new digital technologies reconfigured the strategies of political intervention, electoral manipu…
(2026-07-11). Wall Street Wants to Change the Rules for Your 401(k). It Could Put Your Retirement at Risk. progressivehub.net PAUL KIEL | PROPUBLICA…
(2026-07-11). Even in Conservative North Dakota, Some Socialist Institutions Thrive. portside.org Even in Conservative North Dakota, Some Socialist Institutions Thrive |
(2026-07-11). Triple murder suspect arrested in Johannesburg. sanews.gov.za Triple murder suspect arrested in Johannesburg | The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Friday confirmed the arrest of murder suspect, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who is wanted for the murder of his wife and two daughters in the United Kingdom. ⚪ "The South African Police Service has arrested Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma in Kensington, Johannesburg, following an intensive operation involving the SAPS Interpol National Central Bureau, Crime Intelligence and the Organised Crime Investigation Unit. | "Tshuma is wanted by authorities in the United Kingdom in connection with the murder of his wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshu…
(2026-07-11). McGregor makes weight ahead of UFC 329 bout against Holloway. aljazeera.com Conor McGregor, former two-division champion and still one of UFC's most famous fighters, has not fought since 2021.
(2026-07-11). Was USAID Really Neo-Colonial? portside.org Was USAID Really Neo-Colonial? |
(2026-07-11). Ukraine Claims Scores Of Russian Ships Struck In Sea Of Azov. twz.com 
Ukraine claims that 28 As a result of these attacks, "Russia temporarily stopped shipping through the Don-Azov Channel, a navigable waterway linking the Don River with the Sea of Azov,"
(2026-07-11). Nepali Poet Viplob Pratik on literature, language, and a life shaped by words. globalvoices.org 
'The key thing is that writers and creative people should not run the rat race'Originally published on Poet Voplob Pratik. Photo: Prabhat R Jha. Used with permission. |
(2026-07-11). Algeria, Mali reopen airspace after year-long diplomatic rift. newarab.com 
Algeria and Mali on Friday said they had reopened their airspace to each other's planes after Algeria shot down the drone in April 2025, saying it had crossed into its airspace – an allegation Mali denied – sparking Both countries issued similarly worded statements on Friday confirming that airspace had be…
(2026-07-11). Mojtaba Khamenei absence signals shifting role for Iran leader. al-monitor.com The absence of Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei from the funeral ceremonies of Ali Khamenei raised questions about his health and fear of assassination, as well as indicating he may perform a quite different function as number one compared with his all-powerful father. | "The balance of power between the office of the supreme leader and the IRGC has shifted," he told AFP.
(2026-07-11). What Is 'De-Extinction' Really For? portside.org What Is 'De-Extinction' Really For? |
(2026-07-11). Polish nationalists protest Jewish pogrom commemoration. al-monitor.com Poland's Jewish community, political leaders and ordinary citizens on Friday commemorated a massacre of hundreds of Jews killed by their Polish neighbours 85 years ago, as far-right activists protested nearby. | Among the organisers of the protest was the far-right Confederation of the Polish Crown party whose leader is Grzegorz Braun.
(2026-07-11). Moldova's president nominates businessman Vasile Tofan as prime minister. aljazeera.com The announcement comes after the previous prime minister, Alexandru Munteanu, stepped down earlier this month.
(2026-07-11). FIFA is not an independent sporting organisation; it is a political tool. aljazeera.com Football fans around the world are only now finding out what Palestinians have long known.
(2026-07-11). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-11). One Year After the Big Beautiful Bill. portside.org One Year After the Big Beautiful Bill |
(2026-07-11). 28 killed in shoe factory fire in China. wsws.org Huiteng Footwear, which operated the factory, is just one of more than 5,000 shoe manufacturers employing over half a million workers in the coastal city of Jinjiang, often described as China's "shoe capital."
(2026-07-11). It's A Race Between Revolutionary Consciousness And The Implementation Of Police Robots. caitlinjohnstone.com.au John F Kennedy was correct when he said "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." | That's why police robots are being aggressively normalized today. The empire managers want to make sure violent revolution is impossible, too. | The New York Times' sports department The Athletic has a creepy new article out titled "
(2026-07-11). Sovereignty surrendered: U.S. firm Palantir invited into the engine room of ADF. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-11). Uncovering the 'billionaire coup against democracy'. mronline.org 
A new report finds that governments worldwide are reshaping labour law to favour corporate power.
(2026-07-11). Noskova defeats Muchova in Wimbledon final to record first Grand Slam title. aljazeera.com Linda Noskova's victory over Karolina Muchova makes her the third Czech women's singles champion in past four years.
(2026-07-11). An LGBTQ Rights World Cup Stunt Revealed the Cracks in SF's Queer Movement. truthout.org On June 13, at Qatar's World Cup match in Santa Clara, California, Dr. Nas Mohamed — a physician and the first openly gay Qatari to seek asylum in the U.S. after fleeing state persecution —— stood in the stands alongside California State Sen. Scott Wiener. That day, the two posted a joint statement to Instagram, calling on FIFA and sponsors to "stop looking away" from the persecution of LGBTQ… |
(2026-07-11). Whitmer's Data Center Push Isn't Just Bad for Michigan It's Bad for the World. scheerpost.com Jackie Barlow and Stewart Mitchell "We're used to people saying '____ no' and doing it anyway." These words were seemingly spoken by our very own Governor Gretchen Whitmer earlier this month, caught on a hot mic chatting with Oracle executive Clay Magouryk. The two were celebrating breaking ground on the controversial new AI data center …