(2026-07-17). In fiery TV address, Trump accuses China of 'largest election data hack in history' | Watch, USA, Xi. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has alleged that members of the American intelligence community's "Deep State" concealed information about China's alleged interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. In a national address on election integrity, Trump claimed newly released documents show intelligence agencies suppressed key findings about Beijing's alleged efforts to influence the election and withheld the information from both the President and Congress. Trump announced investigations involving the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Department of Justice (DOJ), FBI and CIA, seeking to de…
(2026-07-17). Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference, contradicting US intel. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump declassified documents on Thursday that he asserted showed Chinese interference in US elections, reviving his long-running attacks on election security despite a US intelligence assessment that found no evidence Beijing affected the 2020 vote that he lost. | The 25-minute prime-time address underscored Trump's effort to make election security a central political issue ahead of November's midterm elections, when his fellow Republicans will be defending their slender congressional majorities. | Trump used his remarks to again press Republicans in Congress to p…
(2026-07-17). Trump claims China interfered in 2020 US election. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks about election security during an address to the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., US, July 16, 2026. — Reuters WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump declassified intelligence on Thursday that he said showed…
aljazeera.com (2026-07-17). Iran war live: US kills 8 people in sixth consecutive night of strikesThe United States has carried out major strikes on Iran for the sixth night in a row, killing at least eight people and wounding 20 others. | Officials in southern Iran's Bandar Abbas report that civilian infrastructure, including power facilities and a train station, has been hit.
(2026-07-17). They pressured Carter to invade Kharg Island too. He didn't. responsiblestatecraft.org The president was in a humiliating bind. The American people were obsessed with the harrowing images of blindfolded and bound hostages beamed into their homes by the nightly newscasts, and they prayed their government would find a way to free them. Desperate for a way out, some White House advisers prodded the president to go to war.This is not the story of the Trump administration, which is trapped in a quagmire of the president's own creation. It is the dilemma that swallowed President Jimmy Carter from November 4, 1979, when hundreds of militant Iranian students overran the U.S. embassy in Tehran and took…
(2026-07-17). DoD scrambles for new drone plans as Iran shoots down costly Reapers. responsiblestatecraft.org The Bunker
(2026-07-17). Oil rises on intensifying US-Iran hostilities, threat of Red Sea closure. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices inched up on Friday after the US and Iran stepped up attacks across the Gulf, with their broken truce limiting oil flows out of the Strait of Hormuz and with Tehran asking the Houthi organisation to stand ready to shut the Red Sea export route. | Brent crude futures rose 7 cents, or about 0.08%, to $84.30 a barrel at 6: 32 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures gained 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $79.11 a barrel. | Both benchmark contracts have climbed nearly 12% this week, with Brent on track for a third consecutive weekly gain and…
(2026-07-17). US hits bridges, transport links in latest strikes on Iran. geo.tv An image from a US military handout video showing what it said was a missile launched as part of strike on Iran. — ReutersIran responds by striking US airbase in Jordan with ballistic missiles.Kuwait and Bahrain activate air defence measures following Iranian attacks.Iran warns…
(2026-07-17). Chabahar burns, Lorestan shakes: Iran threatens to seal Hormuz if US attacks continue. hindustantimes.com Reports indicate U.S. strikes targeted multiple locations in Iran, including a maritime control tower at Chabahar Port and a site in Lorestan Province, while Iranian officials assess the reported damage. Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed they struck a U.S. military facility in Syria's Al-Tanf region, alleging significant damage and casualties. The United States has not confirmed those claims. Iran also says it remains in control of the Strait of Hormuz and has warned it could disrupt oil and gas exports if U.S. military operations continue. Watch the latest developments and regional updates.
(2026-07-17). Iran launches fresh attacks after sixth day of US strikes. geo.tv Smoke rises following a strike at an unknown location during what the US military says is its latest wave of strikes on Iran, hitting "Iranian military targets such as coastal surveillance and air defence sites, military logistics infrastructure, and maritime capabilities," in this still…
(2026-07-17). Hormuz: Trump may Resort to even more reckless Escalation. juancole.com The Conversation) — In a moment of brazen hubris in the Oval Office last year, US President Donald Trump Now, more than a year later, it is Tru…
(2026-07-17). Decree-Laws facilitate implementation of transformations in Cuba. radiohc.cu The Council of State of Cuba, in an extraordinary session, approved two new decree-laws as part of the process of implementing economic and social transformations in the country. | According to the Cuban legislature's website, the meeting was chaired by Esteban Lazo, president of the aforementioned body of the National Assembly of People's Power, which represents the Assembly between sessions. | The Council of State approved the decree-law "On the Cuban State Business System" and the "Amendment to Decree-Law No. 76 on Agricultural Cooperatives," addressing the need to update the regulatory framework governing the…
(2026-07-17). Anti-War Action Network Grows With Second National Conference. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — On July 11 and 12, the Anti-War Action Network (AWAN) held its second national conference in Chicago. Reflecting AWAN's growth of 11 more committees since its founding conference in 2025, over 250 participants gathered from more than 24 local anti-war groups from across the U.S. | As a grassroots, nationwide network, AWAN unites anti-war, pro-Palestine and student groups from across the country. The network's growth follows a year of victorious campaigns led by AWAN affiliates and coordinated days of action responding to Trump's aggression against Iran, Venezuela and Cuba.
(2026-07-17). Cienfuegos celebró aniversario 63 de la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba. radiohc.cu Imprescindible el encuentro con nuestro Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz en el año de su centenario y la vinculación en los congresos de la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (UPEC) legándonos ideas que hoy son más vigentes que nunca. | Así expresó en la ciudad cubana de Cienfuegos el miembro del Comité Provincial del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Serguei Martín Guerra en el resumen del acto conmemorativo del aniversario 63 de la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba. | Serguei resaltó que Fidel entendía la comunicación, como el termómetro que mide el pulso del pueblo, porque gobernar en Revolución es comunicar con transparenc…
(2026-07-17). El arte de sembrar tabaco. radiohc.cu 
Cuando hablamos con productores de tabaco conocemos que no hay atajos en el cultivo de la hoja de oro; su producción es un arte manual que comienza en el semillero y no termina hasta que la hoja curada alcanza la perfección. | Detrás de cada cultivo, de cada capa destinada al torcido de un habano, hay un ejército de hombres y mujeres que contra viento y marea, se empeñan en mantener viva una tradición que es el principal rubro exportable de la agricultura cubana. | Entre ellos están Yuerqui Tamayo Herrera y Jorge Luis Arjona Vinajera productores bayameses de las Cooperativa de Producción Agropecuaria Alcibiades B…
(2026-07-17). Una escuela para la inclusión social. radiohc.cu 
El aprendizaje para cualquier persona posibilita la capacidad de socializarse en todos los espacios y la manera de solucionar los avatares de la vida cotidiana con herramientas y habilidades cognitivas hasta donde las condiciones físicas de cada individuo lo permita. | De esa forma se ha reforzado e intensificado la Educación Especial en Cuba, un tipo de enseñanza para dar acceso al cien por ciento de la población a las escuelas, sin importar raza, credo, orientación sexual y limitaciones físicas. El triunfo de la Revolución el 1ro de enero de 1959, trajo cambios radicales para la enseñanza con la apertura de may…
(2026-07-17). Mandela y Fidel: dos hombres unidos por profundas convicciones. radiohc.cu Una gran amistad, basada en la admiración, respeto mutuo y profundas convicciones, unió a dos hombres de talla universal, el luchador antiapartheid Nelson Mandela y el líder histórico de la revolución cubana, Fidel Castro. | Nos separan pocas horas del Día Internacional de Nelson Mandela, que desde 2010 se celebra cada 18 de julio; una ocasión propicia para abordar la extrañable relación entre ambos estadistas y entre los pueblos cubano y sudafricano. | Para Mandela los cubanos ocupaban un lugar especial en el corazón de los pueblos de àÅfrica, y calificaba a la revolución como una fuente de inspiración par…
(2026-07-17). White House actively discussing sending ground troops to Iran. wsws.org This dangerous escalation would be a desperate response to the failure of the US war to overturn the Iranian regime.
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: Gaza World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony — World Cup Simulation. indybay.org Online | phoenixhub.co/afsc-final-event-live/…
2026-07-16: 3 Dead in 7 Days: Ice Killings Ignite Nationwide Uprising | W/ Karina Garcia
Protests are erupting across the United States in response to the deaths of three immigrant workers in just seven days at the hands of federal agents, with a national day of action to Stop ICE Terror planned for July 18. Karina Garcia, an organizer with the Party for Socialism and Liberation, says "both parties have been playing up this war on immigrants to distract from their inability to address the problems facing working families in this country.
(2026-07-17). The ceasefire that redrew Gaza. mronline.org 
Israel's Orange and Yellow Lines have become a new geography of control.
(2026-07-17). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). As humanitarian crisis reaches "critical" stage, NYT reports "Marco Rubio is Running Venezuela" wsws.org Billions in Venezuelan assets withheld from earthquake relief, debt payments prioritized over reconstruction, and oil wealth redirected to Wall Street all demonstrate that US operations have nothing to do with aiding the population…
(2026-07-17). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). IEA chief warns Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global energy security. aljazeera.com Fatih Birol says 'oil security is still a critical issue' and world should be 'worried' if situation does not improve.
(2026-07-17). International Shipping Firms Shun US-Controlled Hormuz Corridor. popularresistance.org International shipping companies are avoiding crossing the Strait of Hormuz through the US-controlled alternative corridor that runs along the Omani coastline due to fears of Iranian strikes, sources told Reuters on 16 July. | After a series of Iranian strikes on ships attempting to bypass the Iranian-designated shipping channels as mandated in the Iran—US memorandum of understanding (MoU), shipping companies are reassessing the safety and viability of US military escort through the strait. | "The US doesn't seem to have any control over the situation," one shipping source said.
(2026-07-17). Why So Many Latin Americans Are Rooting Against Argentina in the World Cup. portside.org Why So Many Latin Americans Are Rooting Against Argentina in the World Cup |
(2026-07-17). Texas floods ravage through southwestern areas of state. aljazeera.com At least 2 people are dead, and over 200 were rescued in catastrophic floods in the Texas Hill Country region.
(2026-07-17). High-tech innovation conference in Tianjin releases industry-science integration initiative. ecns.cn The 2nd (2026) High-Tech Innovation and Development Conference opened Thursday at the National Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin, drawing more than 20 academicians and over 100 experts and scholars.
(2026-07-17). Truth Social to sell trading firms 'fastest' access to Trump's posts. tribune.com.pk 
Trump Media & Technology Group has unveiled a paid-for, licensed data feed that will give banks and trading firms "the fastest" access to posts from influential Truth Social accounts, such as President Donald Trump's, whose posts often move global markets. | The product, called "Truth API," will deliver posts from the 10 most influential accounts to customers at a significantly faster pace than a regular push notification on the Truth Social platform, a spokesperson said. | The feed is designed for organisations "most impacted by the cost of a delay in information", such as algorithmic trading firms, the compa…
(2026-07-17). India launches first hydrogen-powered train in clean energy push. tribune.com.pk 
India launched its first hydrogen-powered train on Friday, joining a small group of nations testing the technology as part of efforts to decarbonise rail transport and cut dependence on fossil fuels. | The project is part of a broader push to modernise one of the world's largest rail networks while reducing carbon emissions. | The 10-coach train runs along an 89-kilometre (55-mile) route between Jind and Sonipat in India's northern state of Haryana, powered by a 1,200-kilowatt hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system. | Officials described the system as the world's most powerful for a train. | Hydrogen trains use…
(2026-07-17). Golden snub-nosed monkeys enjoy summer cool in central China. ecns.cn The Shennongjia golden snub-nosed monkey is the world's only population of the Hubei subspecies of the Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey. It is also an indicator species for biodiversity conservation in Shennongjia.
(2026-07-17). China's Xi calls for 'secure, controllable' AI as competition with US grows. tribune.com.pk 
China's President Xi Jinping on Friday called for developing "secure and controllable" artificial intelligence (AI) amid the growing competition in high tech with the US. | Xi made the remarks televised live at the World AI Conference in China's financial hub Shanghai. | At the event, he announced the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation, comprising 29 nations and which will be headquartered in Shanghai. | The world has entered an "unprecedentedly vigorous period of innovation" in AI technologies, bringing great opportunities as well as governance challenges, he said. | X…
(2026-07-17). 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.
(2026-07-17). Milwaukee: NO WAR ON IRAN! Banner Drop July 17, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org Bridge at N Lincoln Memorial Drive and Lagoon Drive | Milwaukee 7: 30 P.M.
(2026-07-17). Remand extended in foreign women's case. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-17). 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.
(2026-07-17). Imperialism And The Moral Decay Of The West. popularresistance.org The irreversible decline of the U.S. empire's global hegemony is not merely an economic or technological issue. Such an reductionist approach would prevent us from grasping the full scope and the many dimensions of this slow but inexorable decline. It is also a military issue: the inability to win wars, continually highlighted by analysts in that country and confirmed in recent days by the setback suffered by Washington (and its cronies in Tel Aviv) in the war against Iran. | It is also political, because one of the consequences of the dictatorship of capital that underlies the logic of the empire has been the gr…
(2026-07-17). Malir river bridge to close for two days for expressway construction. tribune.com.pk 
Traffic on both carriageways of the Malir River Bridge on the National Highway will remain temporarily closed from 7am to 7pm on July 18 and 19 due to development and construction work related to the under-construction Malir Expressway project, according to a press release issued on Friday by Karachi Traffic Police. | The press release said the closure would be in effect within the jurisdiction of the Malir City Traffic Section to facilitate the safe, effective and timely completion of the development work. | According to the traffic police, motorists travelling from Quaidabad should take a U-turn on Shaheed Z…
(2026-07-17). Earth's magnetic field acts as shield against solar wind: study. ecns.cn Samples returned by China's Chang'e 6 lunar mission have revealed that the far side of the Moon is struck by solar wind particles at nearly its full speed, while the Earth-facing near side receives solar wind that has been slowed by almost half, according to a study published in Nature Geoscience on Wednesday.
(2026-07-17). Saturday 7/18: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations. indybay.org International Cafe at 508 Haight Street, San Francisco…
(2026-07-17). Senate Democrats cover for Trump's violent assault on immigrants, democratic rights at Blanche hearing. wsws.org During nearly five hours of questioning, Democrats remained virtually silent on ICE murders, National Guard deployments and the prosecution of left-wing opponents of the Trump administration.
(2026-07-17). Catastrophic Bangladesh floods kill over 50 people. wsws.org The same failures recur every monsoon: breached embankments, inadequate drainage, delayed relief and infrastructure designed to serve commercial interests rather than human need.
(2026-07-17). China's Moonshot unveils world's largest open AI model, closing in on US rivals. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese AI startup Moonshot on Friday unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model that it said is the world's largest open-weight AI system and delivers performance approaching United States giant Anthropic's frontier Fable model. | The launch, which comes a month after Anthropic's Fable and Mythos models were abruptly withdrawn by the US government due to security concerns, underscores how quickly China's open AI ecosystem is narrowing the gap with the most advanced US systems. | Companies including Moonshot, Z.ai and MiniMax are releasing increasingly powerful models at sharply lower cost, challenging l…
(2026-07-17). Workers and Community Members Take the Streets Across Wisconsin to Demand: Stop ICE! Justice Now! (Photos and protest Info). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-17). Why is Pakistan's Sindh province facing a major child HIV outbreak? aljazeera.com The latest outbreak linked to a Karachi hospital is the newest in a series that experts say reflects systemic failures.
(2026-07-17). Tuesday 7/21: The Children Caught in the Trump ICE Crackdown. indybay.org Virtual | RSVP: events.propublica.org/trump-deportation-……
(2026-07-17). Brazilian football legend Pele's World Cup shirt sells for $4.9m. aljazeera.com The sale is a record for the Brazilian footballing great, but far from the most expensive piece of sporting memorabilia.
(2026-07-17). Wednesday 7/22: "End the ICE Age" Campaign Launch Call. indybay.org Online | detentionwatchnetwork.app.neoncrm.com/fo……
(2026-07-17). New WHO guidelines: up to 45% of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed. ecns.cn The World Health Organization (WHO) launched updated guidelines on dementia prevention on Wednesday, confirming that up to 45% of dementia risks are modifiable, enabling effective prevention and delay of the disease.
(2026-07-17). After NYC elections, Jacobin offers services of DSA to Democratic establishment, union bureaucracy. wsws.org Jacobincites recent DSA election victories to argue, in the form of friendly advice, that the Democratic Party establishment and trade union bureaucracy should not be distracted by the supposed "socialism" of the DSA. For their own good, they must instead embrace the DSA and accept the organization's offer to lend them a "left" cover.
(2026-07-17). Two disease outbreaks in New York City highlight a prioritization of profit over health. wsws.org The spread of two diseases in New York City, Legionnaires' disease and Cyclosporiasis, highlights the failure of the capitalist system to mount effective measures to control known threats to human health and life.
(2026-07-17). The 13th China Acrobatic Exhibition to be held in Guangxi. ecns.cn The 13th China Acrobatic Exhibition, co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region People's Government, will run from July 21 to August 15 in Nanning and Beihai.
(2026-07-17). America's Imperial Wars, from Korea to Iran. juancole.com ( Okay, okay, I take back that "only" and admit it. It's not good to joke about the nightmare of gas prices these days. But in truth, that may indeed still prove to be the good news, since Donald Trump remains at war (or perhaps at chaos) with Iran, a country a mere 6,300 miles or so from Washington, D.C., and so cruc…
(2026-07-17). Rubio, Miller host fascist conference at State Department. wsws.org The most chilling remarks came from Stephen Miller, who presented a Nazi-style characterization of the "left" as a biological deformity that had to be eliminated.
(2026-07-17). Gunboat or showboat: Can the Navy truly sustain a long war with Iran? responsiblestatecraft.org A
(2026-07-17). FBI arrests alleged Jaggu Bhagwanpuria aide Nitish Kaushal in Vermont during organised crime crackdown. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested alleged gangster Nitish Kaushal in Vermont as part of an ongoing operation targeting international organised crime networks with links to India. Kaushal is believed to be associated with jailed Punjab-based gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria.The arrest comes under the FBI's Operation Hard Wall, a campaign focused on dismantling criminal organisations allegedly involved in violent offences and cross-border illegal activities. Notably, Nitish Kaushal had been added to the FBI's Most Wanted list just two days before he was taken into custody.The FBI h…
(2026-07-17). Landslide buries houses, traps people in southwest China's Chongqing. ecns.cn A landslide struck the Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County in southwest China's Chongqing early this morning, damaging multiple houses and burying an unknown number of people, CCTV News reported.
(2026-07-17). South Australian nurses to vote on sellout union-Labor government agreement. wsws.org In June, limited 24-hour strikes at Lyell McEwin Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre demonstrated nurses' determination to fight, even as the union leadership worked to keep these actions isolated and under tight bureaucratic control.
(2026-07-17). 'Trump Accounts' are symbolic, not effective at closing wealth gap. aljazeera.com The wealth gap is wider than it's been in three decades.
(2026-07-17). Goa's forgotten orchata drink lives on in family kitchens. aljazeera.com Once reserved for elite Catholic households, this almond drink survives thanks to Goans preserving tradition.
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: Haiti & The Crisis In The Caribbean. indybay.org 518 Valencia | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-07-17). Chris Hedges Report: Rebuilding 'Home' In The 21st Century. popularresistance.org Forced to leave her home country due to political and economic repression under the dictatorship of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish author Ece Temelkuran sought an understanding of how a population can be led down the path to fascism. Whether it is under Narendra Modi in India, Erdogan in Turkey or Donald Trump in the United States, she found that the stages are very similar and so are the mistakes people make along the way. Temelkuran strives to provide readers with an understanding of the roots of the fascist new world order and the language necessary to change direction.
(2026-07-17). Brazil triggers reciprocity law after Trump imposes new tariffs. mronline.org 
Brazil's government announced Thursday it will immediately initiate procedures under its reciprocity law in response to the 25% tariffs imposed by the United States on certain Brazilian products, while attributing the dispute to the family of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
(2026-07-17). Qinghai ranks second nationwide in wind and solar resources: survey. ecns.cn Qinghai Province in Northwest China ranks second nationally in total developable wind and solar resources and holds the top spot for solar thermal potential, according to a pilot survey released Thursday.
(2026-07-17). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-17). 10 injured in cylinder explosion. tribune.com.pk 
At least 10 people suffered severe burn injuries when a gas cylinder exploded at a sweets and fast food shop near Chungi No. 5 in Burewala, triggering panic in the area. | According to officials, Rescue 1122 teams rushed to the spot, provided first aid to the victims and shifted them to the Burewala Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital. | The force of the blast shattered the glass windows of nearby shops, drawing a large crowd to the location. | Police cordoned off the site, collected evidence and launched an investigation. | Preliminary findings suggest the explosion was caused by a gas cylinder, though the pol…
(2026-07-17). United Auto Workers and United Steelworkers announce new deal at Dana, rush contract votes. wsws.org Voting is set to begin Friday on the deal, which increases top pay to $30 an hour by 2030 for current workers but expands the tier system and offers no job protections as parts suppliers slash costs through AI and automation.
(2026-07-17). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-17). Pakistan Embassy in Washington hosts annual Mango Festival. tribune.com.pk 
The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington hosted its annual Mango Festival, a flagship cultural event that drew hundreds of Americans, members of the US administration, lawmakers and their staffers, diplomats, the think tank community, and the Pakistani-American community. | According to a press release issued on Friday by the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, guests experienced Pakistani culture and cuisine, with the aroma of ripe mangoes featured as a central part of the celebration. | The event featured Pakistani mango varieties including Chaunsa, Anwar Ratol and Sindhri. The embassy said the mangoes were serv…
(2026-07-17). Which players are favourites to be FIFA World Cup 2026 award winners? aljazeera.com Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are among the biggest stars expected to walk away with at least one individual award.
(2026-07-17). How Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) law was manipulated to rob Nexteer workers of 32 vacation hours. wsws.org When 1,700 workers at Nexteer Automotive in Saginaw, Michigan opened their first paychecks after the UAW narrowly rammed through a fourth contract, they found that 32 hours of vacation time had disappeared.
(2026-07-17). Trump 'pissed off' by Netanyahu's criticism of proposed F-35 sale to Türkiye: report. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump was "pissed off" by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's public criticism of a proposed US sale of F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye, the Axios news site reported Thursday. | Citing two White House officials, the news outlet said no meeting had been scheduled despite reports in Israeli media that Trump would host Netanyahu on Monday. | One official reportedly said that Trump was angered by Netanyahu's remarks during a Fox News interview shortly before the US president traveled to Ankara for the July 7-8 NATO summit. | A second official said Trump believed Netanyahu had "no righ…
(2026-07-17). Foreign investment increases $160 bln in Jan-May: regulator. ecns.cn Foreign investment into China across all categories recorded a net increase of about $160 billion in the first five months of 2026, significantly outperforming the same period last year, the country's foreign exchange regulator said on Friday.
(2026-07-17). The Cost of Politics Is Showing Up on Your Electric Bill. wattsupwiththat.com Why has Janelle Stelson aligned herself with failed federal policies that have been proven to make energy more expensive? The choice is simple: Pennsylvania can build on what works, or face higher utility bills, steeper prices for everyday goods, and less reliable power.
(2026-07-17). China sees over 22.9m foreign arrivals in H1. ecns.cn Foreign arrivals to China reached 22.914 million in the first half, up 20.6 percent.
(2026-07-17). Billions of people go to bed hungry every day, says UN deputy secretary-general. ecns.cn Today, one in 10 people across the world still lives in extreme poverty, 2.3 billion people go to bed hungry every night, and more than 2 billion people still lack access to safe drinking water, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said Thursday.
(2026-07-17). Yangtze River Delta launches first China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan multimodal freight train. ecns.cn The first China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan freight train under a logistics contracting model departed from Jinhua South Railway Station in east China's Zhejiang Province on Thursday.
(2026-07-17). ABC, NBC, CNN do not air Trump's election-security speech live on primary channels. tribune.com.pk 
Two of the three major United States television networks and CNN did not broadcast a prime-time address on Thursday by President Donald Trump on their primary platforms, drawing a rebuke from a president who has placed unprecedented pressure on American media. | The speech focused on election security, four months before the critical midterm elections. | During his speech, Trump said that networks that did not air his speech were engaged in a "plot" and should have their licenses revoked. "In a rare move NBC and ABC fake news have both said they would not cover this speech," he said, adding, "Fraud like this s…
(2026-07-17). Transport monetisation for judicial officers initiated. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has rolled out a Transport Monetisation Policy enabling judicial officers serving in the district judiciary across Punjab to purchase their officially allotted vehicles at depreciated rates. | As part of the new arrangement, judicial officers will no longer be entitled to official fuel, maintenance or driver facilities for personal use. The policy has been enforced with retrospective effect from July 1 this year. | In place of these benefits, they will receive a monthly transport allowance, the amount of which will be fixed by the competent authority and revised from time to time in…
(2026-07-17). Support an End to Secrecy on this World UFO Day — 2 July 2026. indybay.org "Corporament" secrecy is a long-standing problem. There are secret documents, technologies, etc. that, if available, could allow us, as Human Beings, to become petrochemical-free within a short period of time; however, due to the aforementioned secrecy, this information is hidden from us. This action statement hopefully will inspire conversations about freedom and secrecy in so-called "free and open societies" & cause us to further explore the ideas contained below.
(2026-07-17). China encourage retirees to assist in cases involving minors. ecns.cn China's Supreme People's Court and six other government and social organizations have issued new guidelines encouraging retired professionals to participate in judicial protection work involving minors, the court said on Friday.
(2026-07-17). Canada wildfire smoke blankets US Midwest, Northeast with hazardous air. geo.tv The Statue of Liberty in Jersey City, New Jersey, and the One World Trade Centre tower in New York City are seen through a cover of wildfire smoke from New York Harbour, US, July 16, 2026. — Reuters'This is climate change that people breathe,' says expert.Elderly, medically vulnerable…
(2026-07-17). Sunday 7/19: John Lewis Weekend of Action: San Rafael. indybay.org San Rafael Civic Center Farmers Market…
(2026-07-17). Help Build the 6th Annual Blake Family Block Party (August 29, 2026)! Donate Now. wibailoutpeople.org 
Mukwa We are honored this year to collect the funds for the annual 6th Blake Family Block Party held in Kenosha Wisconsin August 29, 2026. Help us uplift this community building event by donating here! Check can be sent to Mukwa with on the check memo 'Mutual Aid' or 'Blake Family Block Party'.8333 Bemidji Ave. …
(2026-07-17). Tuesday 7/28: Resilient Comedy. indybay.org Eclectic Box | 446 Valencia St (between 15th and 16th Streets) | SF, CA 94103…
(2026-07-17). Sunday 7/26: Crafts As Resistance: Free Craft Night In Dolores Park. indybay.org Mission Dolores Park, San Francisco (Near Helen Diller Park)…
(2026-07-17). Truth Social to sell fastest access to Trump's posts for traders. geo.tv The Truth social network logo is seen on a smartphone in front of a display of former U.S. President Donald Trump in this picture illustration taken February 21, 2022. — Reuters Truth Social launches paid Truth API for banks and trading firms.Service offers faster access…
(2026-07-17). 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.
(2026-07-17). Dar attends WAIC opening ceremony in Shanghai after Pakistan joins WAICO. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with the Pakistani delegation, attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on Friday, a day after Pakistan became a founding member of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO). | Dar is in China on a two-day visit to attend the 2026 WAIC and formalise Pakistan's participation in the newly established organisation. Dar would represent Pakistan at engagements focused on artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and international cooperation. | Deputy Prime Minister…
(2026-07-17). Wednesday 8/19: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-07-17). 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?
(2026-07-17). Lindsey Graham Was The Face Of The Duopoly. popularresistance.org Lindsey Graham, South Carolina's republican senior senator, passed away suddenly on the evening of July 11, 2026. Earlier that day he had returned from Ukraine, where for years he made the case for funding the anti-Russia proxy war and proclaimed that Ukrainians would fight, "to the last person." There are many dead Ukrainians who acted as Graham predicted while others who are less willing are being snatched off the street and sent to the front despite their protestations. | Graham was consumed with the imperialist, white supremacist mind set and went to great lengths to defend Israel and claimed that the state h…
(2026-07-17). China's unicorn startups hit 376 by end-2025, ranking second globally. ecns.cn China's unicorn enterprises totaled 376 by the end of 2025, up 35 from a year earlier, with combined valuation exceeding $1.4 trillion, according to an industry report released on Thursday.
(2026-07-17). Activists Throw Wet Blanket on FERC's "Blanket Certificate Policy" Changes. indybay.org As they have for the past decade, the environmental activist group Beyond Extreme Energy (BXE), along with other frontline groups, has protested, demonstrated, and attended the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) monthly public meetings to bring before the commission their concerns regarding an end to fossil fuel expansion.
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/30: Mennonite Action Mass Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/july-2026-mass-……
(2026-07-17). Support the Safer Beauty Bill Package – 15 July 2026. indybay.org "The Safer Beauty Bill Package builds on the progress made through the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 by closing critical gaps in federal cosmetic safety law. Together, the bills would ban 18 of the most hazardous chemicals used in cosmetics, strengthen protections for communities disproportionately exposed to harmful chemicals, improve ingredient transparency, and increase supply chain transparency so companies can make safer products. Congress needs to hear from the communities you represent, and your voice can help make that happen."
(2026-07-17). Protesters speak out against ICE murders in Houston, Texas and Biddeford, Maine. wsws.org WSWS reporters spoke to protesters in Houston, Texas and Biddeford, Maine this week, the sites of two daylight murders of workers on their way to work by ICE gestapo agents.
(2026-07-17). Wednesday 7/15: Panel: "What's Happening At Pacifica & The Fight For Democratic Control" indybay.org To Join The Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/j/84954958968…
(2026-07-17). Macroeconomic symposium reviews China's first-half economy. ecns.cn The "China's Economy: Outlook and Analysis" macroeconomic symposium (Summer 2026) was co-hosted in Beijing on Thursday by the Academy of Macroeconomics of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Journal of Macroeconomics.
(2026-07-17). Democracy summit marks America's 250th anniversary by looking beyond the celebration. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As Philadelphia marks the nation's 250th anniversary, civic leaders, elected officials, judges, journalists and scholars gathered for two days to debate one question: What does American democracy need to survive its next 250 years? | Hosted by the Committee of Seventy, "The Promise of Democracy: 250 Years and the Path Ahead" brought together experts on elections, media, government and civic engagement. | Here are the major takeaways from the summit. | 1. Democracy isn't…
(2026-07-17). Podcast host's bail plea dismissed. tribune.com.pk 
A magisterial court on Thursday dismissed the bail application of a podcast host arrested in a case registered under the blasphemy law and Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). | The court held that the defence had failed to establish the absence of connection of the accused with the allegations included in the FIR. | Judicial Magistrate Muhmmad Naeem Wattoo ordered that "without expressing any opinion on the ultimate merits of the case, I am of the tentative view that no case for extraordinary concession of post-arrest bail is made out. Consequently, the instant bail petition is dismissed."
(2026-07-17). In the Wake of Fatal ICE Shootings, Democrats Drag Their Feet. theintercept.com 
(2026-07-17). Israeli settlers attack Sinjil town in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Clashes erupted after Israeli settlers attacked the outskirts of the occupied West Bank town of Sinjil.
(2026-07-17). Wrong, USA Today, There's No Evidence that Climate Change Will Cause Higher Water Bills. wattsupwiththat.com USA Today's readers deserve better than speculative headlines built on hypothetical futures. They deserve reporting grounded in observed data, historical context, and the recognition that climate models are tools for exploring possibilities, not crystal balls predicting tomorrow's water bill.
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: Assisting the Coral St. Refugees and Documenting Police Crimes. indybay.org Coral and Limekiln gathering…then along coral St. in front of the Housing Matters (aka Funding Matters) povery-pimpery-complex…
(2026-07-17). 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.
(2026-07-17). International Chinese education conference held in Kunming. ecns.cn The 2026 "Understanding Contemporary China" International Chinese Education Conference and Annual Academic Meeting of the Virtual Teaching and Research Center opened in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Thursday.
(2026-07-17). 2026 World Cup final: What to know ahead of Spain-Argentina clash. tribune.com.pk 
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final brings together two of international football's most successful nations, Spain and Argentina, whose rivalry has been remarkably even over the decades. | Spain are seeking their second World Cup title, while defending champions Argentina are bidding for a fourth crown and a second consecutive triumph. | If successful, Argentina would become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup and only the third team to win back-to-back titles after Italy (1934, 1938) and Brazil (1958, 1962). | Here is a look at both teams' route to the final and their head-to-head record.
(2026-07-17). Contemporary challenges for the Malaysian left. links.org.au 
Jeyakumar Devaraj provides a brief overview of Malaysia's history and political and economic development to help us understand the current situation in the country.
(2026-07-17). Hawaiian Workers Join ILWU Local 6 Strike Against C&H ASR Fanjul Refinery in Crockett. indybay.org Hawaiian workers who are members of ILWU Local 142 in Hawaii flew to the US and Crockett to support the ILWU Local 6 strikers at the C& H refinery. It use to handle sugar cane from the Islands but the owners shut it down to move for non-union labor in the Philippines.
(2026-07-17). Main structure of Anshun-Panzhou Major Bridge completed>. ecns.cn Located in the Wumeng Canyon in Panzhou City, Guizhou Province, the Anshun-Panzhou Major Bridge bridge stretches? 2,289.5 meters, with the highest main pier reaching 171 meters.
(2026-07-17). China foreign exchange regulator expects foreign investment inflows to continue improving. ecns.cn Foreign investment into China is expected to continue its positive trend in the future, supported by industrial upgrading, institutional opening-up and the resilience of the yuan, a spokesperson for the country's foreign exchange regulator said on Friday.
(2026-07-17). John Esposito transformed how the West understood Islam. aljazeera.com The pioneering scholar, who died on July 15, challenged Orientalist orthodoxies and reshaped the study of Islam.
(2026-07-17). Ukraine's defense minister walked into Zelensky corruption buzzsaw. responsiblestatecraft.org Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov as part of a larger government shakeup, setting the stage for an ugly political fight from which Zelensky will likely emerge victorious but not unbruised. Of all the things that have been
(2026-07-17). Andy Burnham to be made UK Labour leader on way to becoming prime minister. geo.tv Andy Burnham, British member of parliament for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026. — Reuters'King of the North' to be elected Labour leader.Election final step before becoming prime minister.Labour lawmakers want to know…
(2026-07-17). Australian government cynically tries to distance itself from war on Iran. wsws.org Labor is presenting itself as a bystander to an illegal war that it has enthusiastically supported and actively participated in, including through the deployment of troops and military hardware.
(2026-07-17). 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference opens in Shanghai. ecns.cn An opening ceremony for the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) was held in Shanghai.
(2026-07-17). 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.
(2026-07-17). UC Healthcare Workers Demand Freedom For Dr Abu Safiya & All Palestine Healthcare Workers. indybay.org UC healthcare workers spoke out at the UC Regents meeting to demand that they support the freedom of Palestinian Dr. Abu Safiya and the more than 400 Palestinian healthcare workers who have been jailed, tortured and face death.
(2026-07-17). Johnson Says Pentagon Needs More Money for 'Fighting Communism on Our Own Shores'. portside.org Johnson Says Pentagon Needs More Money for 'Fighting Communism on Our Own Shores' |
(2026-07-17). Daily Memo: Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction in Adelanto ICE Processing Center Lawsuit. lataco.com Plus, four ICE-related deaths in four states and ICE activity in Ojai, Ventura, San Diego, San Bernardino, and other regions as ICE attempts to meet a daily quote of 2000 arrests per day nationwide.
(2026-07-17). 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.
(2026-07-17). Xi says AI presents opportunities, governance challenges. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that the world has entered an unprecedentedly vigorous period of innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, bringing great opportunities and governance challenges.
(2026-07-17). Three-year-old child drowns in pond. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-17). Saturday 8/8: Navigating Divorce and Family Law: Support and Solutions (Free Virtual Workshop). indybay.org Family law and divorce can be particularly hard to navigate. There can come up a lot of questions about your children, your safety, your immigration status, and how to navigate the divorce process when you don't have access to funds. For people on dependent visas, and for survivors of abuse, the cost of asking the wrong person can feel higher than the cost of staying silent. | The India Community Center, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley (APABA SV), and the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California (SABA-NC) are co-hosting a free virtual workshop with two California attorn…
(2026-07-17). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-17). Saturday 7/18: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-07-17). Thousands Take to the Streets in Maine: 'A Man Was Lynched Here!' Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. wibailoutpeople.org 
Demonstrators outside of an ICE field office in Scarborough, Maine, on July 14. | JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP/Getty Images…
(2026-07-17). Yaasuf Somali Clan of The Abaskuul Jidwaaq. Clan in Dhagaxle District of the Faafan Region. indybay.org The Yaasuf are a proud sub-clan of the Abaskuul Jidwaaq. They live in the fertile Dhagaxle district of the Fafan Zone in the Somali Region of Ethiopia.
(2026-07-17). 8 rescued after landslide hit SW China. ecns.cn As of 11: 38 a.m on Friday, a total of 8 people have been rescued from a landslide that hit Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County in southwest China's Chongqing, according to local authorities.
(2026-07-17). 29 countries sign agreement to establish global AI organization. ecns.cn Twenty-nine countries signed an agreement in Shanghai on Thursday to establish the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), an independent intergovernmental body aimed at promoting international cooperation and global governance on artificial intelligence.
(2026-07-17). Politicians Should Stop Hiding Behind the "Two-State Solution" Fantasy. indybay.org Far-fetched, evasive, delusional…
(2026-07-17). Man held for shooting friend. tribune.com.pk 
Police arrested a man accused of shooting and injuring his friend in Mughalpura. | According to the police, the suspect, Ali Akbar, allegedly took his friend, Tayyab, away from his home before shooting him. The victim's family was informed by a hospital that he had been admitted with a gunshot wound. The police said the bullet entered through Tayyab's back and exited through his abdomen. | Doctors declared him out of danger. The Mughalpura police arrested the suspect in a raid and seized the pistol allegedly used in the attack. The police said Akbar had previous criminal record.
(2026-07-17). China launches desalination plan to bolster water security in coastal regions. ecns.cn China has issued a national action plan to speed up development of its seawater desalination industry, setting a target of more than 4.5 million tonnes of desalination capacity per day by 2030, the country's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), said.
(2026-07-17). Three motorbikes fall into sinkhole. tribune.com.pk 
A section of a road near Nishtar Colony caved in, causing three motorcycles to fall into a sinkhole. | Rescue 1122 teams reached the scene and pulled out the motorcycles a crane. According to rescue officials, no injury was reported. | The affected stretch of road was temporarily closed as authorities assessed the damage and implemented safety measures. The cause of the cave-in was not immediately clear. | Rescue data showed that 251 road traffic crashes were reported in Lahore on Thursday, which affected 294 persons. | As per the data, at least 16 people died, whereas 1,483 were injured in 1,298 road traffic…
(2026-07-17). How three Ivorian firms are competing with global brands. aljazeera.com Homegrown firms are gaining ground in Ivory Coast's fuel, finance and cosmetics sectors.
(2026-07-17). German intelligence service removes Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei from extremist watchlist. wsws.org Germany's domestic intelligence agency has removed the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei from its list of so-called "left-wing extremist" organisations following a years-long legal and political campaign, after the courts had previously upheld its surveillance on the basis that Marxist ideas themselves were deemed anti-constitutional.
(2026-07-17). For Whom the Strait Tolls. juancole.com London (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — US President Donald Trump startled shipping companies and foreign governments earlier this week by
(2026-07-17). North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with top Chinese official. aljazeera.com The meeting comes after Xi visited Kim, promising closer diplomatic, law enforcement and military cooperation.
(2026-07-17). China's industrial robot exports rise 18.6% in first half of 2026. ecns.cn China's robotics industry recorded strong export growth in the first half of 2026, fueled by continuous technological innovation and competitive pricing in overseas markets.
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: The AFL-CIO "Solidarity Center" & Why Is Trump Funding It? indybay.org
(2026-07-17). Shut down plants and workplaces amidst spreading toxic air! wsws.org Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota has given Detroit the worst air quality in the world. The International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees calls for workers to take independent action to protect their health and lives.
(2026-07-17). China leads global growth in concentrated solar power capacity. ecns.cn China has become one of the world's leading sources of newly added concentrated solar power (CSP) capacity, with 24 projects totaling 2.1 gigawatts in operation and another 26 projects with 3.2 GW under construction, according to data released by the China Electricity Council.
(2026-07-17). Over 100 wildfires prompt Algeria to urgently recall civil protection personnel. tribune.com.pk 
Algeria issued an urgent order Thursday recalling personnel across 45 provinces as the country battled more than 100 wildfires amid an intense heat wave. | The Civil Protection Directorate said all personnel in the 45 provinces, along with members of the National Training and Intervention Unit, were required to report immediately to their duty stations to raise preparedness and reinforce firefighting operations. | The order followed a warning from the National Meteorological Office that temperatures could reach 48C (118.4F) or higher in some areas through at least Sunday. | According to the latest official tal…
(2026-07-17). K-P outlines security, political roadmap. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan, alongside Provincial Minister for Au-qaf Adnan Qadri, addressed a press conference Thursday to outline the provincial government's legisla-tive agenda, security strategy, and political roadmap, while also weighing in on recent controversial statements by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. | Shafi Jan stated that martyrs belong to everyone and are a source of pride for the nation, urging Maula-na Fazlur Rehman to refrain from issuing statements of a particular nature. However, he emphasized that no one could question the JUI-F chief'
(2026-07-17). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's approach to confidentiality. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Immersive Technology: See What We See. Understand What We Do. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). ICRC working paper on six ICT-related threats faced by civilian populations. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/16: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel's Redwood "Redwood Room After Dark" indybay.org
(2026-07-17). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). ICRC Hosts High-Level Dialogue with Diplomatic Community on Cyber Warfare and IHL. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-17). Global mayors gather in southwest China to promote sustainable urban development. ecns.cn
(2026-07-17). Thursday 7/23: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel's Redwood Room "Redwood Room After Dark" indybay.org
(2026-07-17). La cooperazione tecnologica russo-cinese e il programma Rassvet. strategic-culture.su La Russia e la Cina stanno ampliando la loro cooperazione in tutti i settori, nonostante le minacce di sanzioni da parte dell'Occidente | Segue nostro Quando la Russia ha iniziato l'Operazione Militare Speciale in Ucraina nel 2022, non pensava di dover affrontare un lungo conflitto ad alta intensità e il suo arsenale spaziale era inadeguato. I principali sistemi di comunicazione militare di Mosca…
(2026-07-16). Iran Hits UAE Supertankers Amid 'Ongoing' Retaliation to US Resumption of War. orinocotribune.com Tehran also struck US military assets in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait while vowing continued responses to Washington's renewed aggression | The Emirati government | "National tankers Mombasa and Al-Bahiyah were targeted by two Iranian cruise m…
(2026-07-16). 'Go to hell': JD Vance lashes out at Israelis smearing Iran MoU. newarab.com 
JD Vance said members of the Israeli government were trying to derail Iran negotiations and prolong the war, adding: those behind the campaign can "go to hell". | US Vice Speaking during a three-hour interview on The Joe Rogan Experience, Vance said…
(2026-07-16). Vance says some in Israeli govt sought to sway US on Iran deal. geo.tv 
US Vice President JD Vance discusses anti-fraud initiatives during a visit to Wisconsin Air National Guard's 128th Air Refueling Wing at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US July 8, 2026. — ReutersVance says some Israelis sought prolonging military campaign.President…
(2026-07-16). Fact check: Viral video does not show Iranian Navy destroying ship in Strait of Hormuz amid renewed tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple pro-Iranian users, based on their display profiles and past posts, have been sharing a video on social media platform X since July 14, 2026, claiming that it shows the Iranian Navy destroying a ship in the Strait of Hormuz amid the rising tension in the Middle East. However, the video is old and shows the US Navy destroying an Iranian Soleimani-class corvette vessel in the Persian Gulf. | Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz was disrupted once again after Iranian forces shut down the vital maritime route after exchanging heavy missile and drone assaults with US forces, with multiple US facilities in the Gu…
(2026-07-16). Breaking: Iran goes ballistic, attacks Trump's Gulf allies as US launches 2nd attack wave in 24 hrs. hindustantimes.com Tensions in the Middle East escalated further as the U.S. launched another round of strikes on Iranian targets, while Iran responded with missile and drone attacks targeting American military assets in Kuwait, Bahrain and Iraq. Reports of explosions near Erbil and renewed exchanges have raised fears of a wider regional conflict.
(2026-07-16). Satellite images reveal Iran's fury; US bases in Oman, Kuwait left in ruins as Mojtaba hits back. hindustantimes.com Fresh satellite imagery has fuelled claims of extensive damage to U.S.-linked military infrastructure in the Gulf following Iran's latest wave of missile and drone attacks. As Washington intensified strikes on Iranian military targets, Tehran claimed to have hit American positions across Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Several battlefield claims from both sides remain independently unverified.
(2026-07-16). US Launches Attacks on Iran for Sixth Consecutive Night. news.antiwar.com US Central Command on Thursday announced it was bombing Iran for the sixth consecutive night as the US continues to escalate its attacks on the country. "At 2 pm ET today, US forces began conducting a new wave of strikes against Iran for the sixth consecutive night to further degrade Iranian military capabilities," CENTCOM wrote …
(2026-07-16). Iran Says 'Barbaric' US Attack Forced the Evacuation of Children's Cancer Hospital in City of Ahvaz. news.antiwar.com Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that a "barbaric" US attack near a cancer hospital in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz forced the evacuation of the medical facility. "Shahid Baqaei Hospital, a children's cancer treatment center in Ahvaz, was evacuated last night after the US attacked a nearby location," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail …
(2026-07-16). Two Killed as Israel Follows Up Rome Talks With Escalated Lebanon Strikes. news.antiwar.com The Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome wrapped up Wednesday with claims of substantial progress made, and as has often been the case after such talks, it gave way to a Thursday in which Israel substantially escalated their strikes. Airstrikes centered around Nabatieh al-Fawqa, particularly the al-Deir neighborhood. At least two people were confirmed killed in the …
(2026-07-16). In Gaza, Lindsey Graham's Legacy Will Be Defending Genocide of Palestinians. truthout.org News of Sen. Lindsey Graham's death was met with tributes from some of the world's most powerful political leaders. In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remembered him as a loyal friend. In Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X called Graham a "true defender of freedom." In Washington, D.C., Republicans and Democrats alike mourned one of the most influential foreign policy… |
(2026-07-16). Blanche as attorney general is a move to kill free elections. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON— Democratic Senators on Wednesday bombarded Donald Trump's former personal attorney and acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche on controversies ranging from voting rights, to the massive scandal involving serial sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein, to Trump's pardons last year of all 1,600 U.S. Capitol invaders of who participated in his 2021 coup attempt. One of …
(2026-07-16). Todd Blanche Grilled in Confirmation Hearings Over Trump Ties and Epstein Files. truthout.org Confirmation hearings are underway for President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, his personal attorney Todd Blanche. Blanche is mired in a number of controversies, most notably his mishandling of the administration's release of the Epstein files while serving as deputy attorney general under Pam Bondi. Washington state Representative Pramila Jayapal, who is co-sponsoring a bill to… |
(2026-07-16). Don't Look Away from Cuba. fpif.org The federal indictment of Raúl Castro on decades-old charges is just the latest escalation in a long-running U.S. campaign to justify invading Cuba. | The case against the 95-year-old former Cuban president‚Äâ—‚Äâbased on his alleged involvement in the downing of two planes in 1996‚Äâ—‚Äâcomes in a year of intensified anti-Cuban policy that has steadily built since the beginning of President Donald Trump's first term. | For many on the island, the Obama presidency had felt like a real turning point in U.S.-Cuban relations. | "The Cuba…
(2026-07-16). Aprueban en Cuba nuevas leyes para impulsar sector empresarial. radiohc.cu El Consejo de Estado de Cuba aprobó en sesión extraordinaria dos nuevos decretos leyes para impulsar el sector empresarial, como parte de las transformaciones económicas y sociales que impulsa el país, trascendió hoy en medios locales. | En la sesión, encabezada por el presidente de este órgano, Esteban Lazo, se aprobaron los decretos leyes ´Del Sistema Empresarial Estatal Cubano ª y el ´Modificativo del Decreto Ley no. 76 de las Cooperativas Agropecuarias ª, los cuales responden al proceso de actualización del marco normativo que regula el sistema empresarial estatal cubano. | El primero de…
(2026-07-16). Representación cubana expone ocho propuestas científicas en Conferencia Mundial. radiohc.cu Una representación cubana expuso en la sede de la UNESCO ocho propuestas para fortalecer el papel de la ciencia en el desarrollo sostenible, durante la Conferencia Mundial del Decenio Internacional de las Ciencias (2024-2033). | Según publica el sitio oficial del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, el ministro de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente, Armando Rodríguez, en evocación a la premisa del Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro (1926-2016), destacó la experiencia nacional en la construcción de un sistema de ciencia, tecnología e innovación concebido como política pública al servicio del desarrollo. | El minis…
(2026-07-16). The 2026 Conference on Social Etiquette and Civility in Rural Areas opens in Shandong. ecns.cn The 2026 Conference on Social Etiquette and Civility in Rural Areas was hosted on Thursday, in Linyi, Shandong Province, themed "Civilization Makes Rural Areas Better."
(2026-07-16). Vietnamese activist Bao Ngoc places rare national spotlight on Gaza. aljazeera.com Activist Bao Ngoc draws attention to plight of Palestinians in country where protest is tightly controlled.
(2026-07-16). Babies in Gaza Die Preventable Deaths Due to Medical Shortages Imposed by Israel. truthout.org Birth and motherhood in Gaza, which were once filled with joy, love, and anticipation, have been transformed into an ordeal marked by suffering and distress since the start of the latest Israeli war on Gaza in October 2023. The widespread destruction of hospitals across the Gaza Strip and severe shortages of medical supplies due to Israel's relentless siege have stripped away the basic… |
(2026-07-16). Israel refuses to release Gaza prisoners after sentences end. newarab.com 
Israeli authorities are holding Palestinian detainees who have completed jai terms against their will, in violations of their rights and international law. | Riyad al-Ashqar, director of the Palestine Centre for Prisoners' Studies, told TNA that Israeli authorities were continuing to hold at lea…
(2026-07-16). Venezuela's earthquake response exposes the rot of western media. mronline.org The sanctions death toll, an estimated 40,000 in 2017-18 and more than 100,000 in 2019, according to CERP and UN expert Alfred de Zayas, respectively, never received attention from the media, but the victims of the quakes are portrayed as the government's fault.
(2026-07-16). Nolan Wells' Family Met With DA, Agree To Investigate Phone Together. newsone.com 
Source: Wells Family GoFundMe / Screenshot | On Wednesday, Nolan Wells' family met with Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath and agreed to inspect his phone together. |
(2026-07-16). Experts gather in Chongzuo to mark 10th anniversary of China's first rock art World Heritage Site. ecns.cn A symposium marking the 10th anniversary of the Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape's UNESCO World Heritage inscription was held in Chongzuo, south China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on Wednesday.
(2026-07-16). Comicomment: Behind NATO's show of unity lies a deepening divide. ecns.cn The two-day NATO Summit concluded in Ankara, Turkey, exposing deepening cracks within the alliance rather than demonstrating unity. On key issues—including defense spending, support for Ukraine, and NATO's strategic direction—the allies failed to reach meaningful consensus, laying bare their widening differences.
(2026-07-16). DRAM chipmakers CXMT to be China's biggest chip listing. ecns.cn ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), one of China's leading dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chipmakers, opened subscriptions for its initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, marking what is expected to become the largest IPO in the history of Shanghai's STAR Market.
(2026-07-16). 'Sway' gives voice to Pakistan's football dream. tribune.com.pk 
KARACHI | As Pakistan's football revival gathers pace on and off the field, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has released "Sway," a music project that brings together football, culture and artists from across the world. | Produced in collaboration with Humnava and co-curated by music producer Xulfi, the song was filmed in Hunza and Lyari, highlighting two distinct landscapes that have become part of Pakistan's football story. The project aims to reflect the communities, supporters and players who have sustained the sport over the years. | The release follows a period of renewed success for Pakistan's nat…
(2026-07-16). Chinese water deer fawn rescued from floodwaters in northeast China. ecns.cn Officers from Donggou Forest Police Station recently rescued an injured Chinese water deer fawn from a riverbank in the Wangqing forest area of northeast China's Jilin province.
(2026-07-16). French lawmakers back bill to remove statute of limitations for serious crimes against minors. tribune.com.pk 
France's National Assembly on Thursday voted to abolish the statute of limitations for the most serious crimes committed against minors, approving an amendment during debate on a child protection bill. | The amendment, introduced by Green lawmaker Arnaud Bonnet, was approved by 93 votes to 51. | The measure extends imprescriptibility, previously reserved under French law for crimes against humanity, to a range of serious offenses committed against children. | Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin supported the amendment during the parliamentary debate but warned it could face constitutional challenges. | According…
(2026-07-16). Guangzhou hosts 128 trade fairs in H1, draws 1.63 million overseas visitors. ecns.cn Guangzhou, a major economic hub in south China's Guangdong province, hosted 128 trade exhibitions in the first half of 2026, covering 5.78 million square meters and drawing 1.63 million overseas visitors, official data showed Wednesday.
(2026-07-16). "Persia Has Become a Holy Land" William Morris and Iran. juancole.com Here is my most recent essay for William Morris was a nineteenth-century artist, poet, designer, craftsman, and socialist who reacted against the squalor of Britain under industrialization and took the side of put-upon workers against the new class of industrialists. Ironically, he c…
(2026-07-16). New poll finds China viewed more favorably than U.S. in most surveyed countries. ecns.cn Respondents in 25 of the 36 countries surveyed viewed China more favorably than the United States, according to a Pew Research Center report released Wednesday.
(2026-07-16). Is the US-Iran Infrastructure War Pushing the Middle East Back to the Stone Age? thinktank.pk The renewed military confrontation between the United States and Iran has entered a far more dangerous phase. Unlike earlier rounds of confrontation that focused primarily on military installations and strategic assets, the latest escalation has increasingly centered on infrastructure that underpins daily life, regional commerce, and economic stability. Reports indicate that US military operations have …
(2026-07-16). On cam: Taiwan MTVs crash before drills – fresh proof Taipei army's not ready for China invasion. hindustantimes.com Taiwan's first‚Äëever joint defence exercise has been overshadowed by a convoy crash that critics say highlights deeper readiness problems just as Taipei prepares for its Han Kuang 42 war games. Two medium tactical‚Äëwheeled vehicles from the Sixth Army Corps' 269th Brigade collided in Taoyuan on July 13 while deploying MA12 Abrams tanks. With air‚Äëdefence systems under strain and new‚Äëage warfare favouring small, agile, easily upgraded weapons, the mishap has reignited debate over whether Taipei is buying the right tools for the fight it's most li…
(2026-07-16). 1776 against 1787: constituent power and the forgotten meaning of American democracy. onlineopinion.com.au The Declaration didn't just create America. It created a permanent revolution.
(2026-07-16). Tianjin cruise passengers exceed 100,000 amid summer travel surge. ecns.cn Passenger traffic through Tianjin's cruise terminal surpassed 100,000 travelers for 2026, with the arrival of cruise ship MS Ideal on Wednesday, which carried nearly 2,000 passengers, local border inspection authorities said.
(2026-07-16). Campaigners disrupt event showcase demanding venues stop hosting fossil fuel firms. thecanary.co 
Amidst the third heat storm of this year, campaigners demanded an end to London venues hosting events for fossil fuel companies. Fossil Free London campaigners disrupted inside the QEII Centre in Westminster while the venue hosted its annual Summer Showcase. This is an invitation-only event marketed to the events industry where companies can find suitable […] | By
(2026-07-16). New National Academy of Sciences Climate Attribution Report Underscores How Climate Change Fuels Extreme Weather. commondreams.org The National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
(2026-07-16). Canada halts new applications to sponsor parents, grandparents under family reunification programme. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Canada's immigration department has announced that permanent residents living in the country will not be able to submit new applications under the Family Reunification Program this year. | The department said the decision has been taken to manage the immigration system more efficiently and reduce the long waiting time for applications. At present, the processing time under the program is around five-and-a-half years in Quebec and nearly three years in the rest of Canada. | Officials said that about 60,500 applications are already being processed. New rules and policies for future applications will…
(2026-07-16). South Korea Used Anti-Drone Netting During Recent Logistics Exercise. twz.com 
(2026-07-16). OIC Women's Conference in Islamabad: A Forward-Looking Moment for the Muslim World. thinktank.pk The 9th Ministerial Conference on Women of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Islamabad is more than a diplomatic gathering. It is a timely platform for the Muslim world to discuss one of its most important development questions: how can women participate more fully in education, the economy, technology, politics and public life while remaining …
(2026-07-16). FIFA to probe Argentina's Falklands banner display at World Cup semifinal. aljazeera.com FIFA says its disciplinary committee will assess match reports and consider relevant circumstances before taking any action.
(2026-07-16). Trump orders ICE traffic stops resumed as a fourth immigrant dies in 8 days. wsws.org In an especially provocative social media post, Trump called traffic stops "one of I.C.E.'s most important and effective Crime Fighting tools," praised the agency for doing a "GREAT job" and ordered agents to continue them.
(2026-07-16). NATO is trying to assume UN competences. unitedworldint.com The recent NATO summit in Ankara, Türkiye, has been debated from various angles, from increased military spending to transatlantic relations. Prof. Erdem Ilker Mutlu takes a different approach. Mutlu is an expert on international law at the Hacettepe University in Ankara. His main thesis: In order to maintain its raison d'etre, NATO exceeds institutional competences …
(2026-07-16). Medgar Evers Historic Speech Still Missing 6 Decades Later. newsone.com 
Source: UCG / Getty | In 1963, Medgar Evers made history as the first Black Mississippian to make a speech on local television when he spoke out. This should be a storied piece of Black History that's displayed in museums, right? Well, unfortunately, that's not the case, as it's been six decades since the speech, and no one knows whether any recordings of it exist. |
(2026-07-16). Fears for Indian activist's life after 18 days of hunger strike. geo.tv 
Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian education reformer who has been on hunger strike, rests on stage during a sit-in protest called by CJP demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July 14, 2026. — Reuters NEW DELHI: …
(2026-07-16). How Donald Trump Created the Worst Diarrhea Outbreak This Century. portside.org How Donald Trump Created the Worst Diarrhea Outbreak This Century |
(2026-07-16). Miller Labels Leftists a "Cancer" That World Must "Root Out" in Fascistic Speech. truthout.org In a set of fascistic speeches on Thursday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, White House power broker Stephen Miller, and other top Trump administration officials labelled the political left as a "terrorist" threat and vowed to use all of the tools at their disposal to systematically destroy left-wing groups. Representatives from 67 countries gathered in the U.S. on Thursday for a meeting… |
(2026-07-16). Whittome calls for 'safe and legal' asylum routes for Sudan and Eritrea. thecanary.co 
On 15 July, Labour MP Nadia Whittome posted an impassioned plea to social media, urging the UK government to establish safe, legal routes for Eritrean and Sudanese asylum seekers to come to the UK. Currently, and in contrast to similarly war-torn Ukraine, no specific refugee initiatives target those fleeing the two countries. Whittome accompanied the […] | By
(2026-07-16). 'Scattered Spider' hackers jailed for London transport cyberattack. geo.tv 
(2026-07-16). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-16). Unions and states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. megamerger. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES—Not even Paramount's announcement of the return of horror icon Freddy Krueger from the popular Nightmare on Elm Street film franchise could eclipse the news that unions and over a dozen states are suing to block the studio's monster of a merger with Warner Bros. this week. On July 13, California led a coalition …
(2026-07-16). New Landmark National Academies Report Affirms the Science Behind Holding Polluters Accountable for the Climate Crisis. commondreams.org The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NAS) today published an authoritative report,
(2026-07-16). US caps student visas, limits Chinese journalist stays to 90 days. tribune.com.pk 
The Trump administration on Thursday moved to tighten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and journalists. | A new final rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) creates fixed periods of admission for F visas for international students, J visas for cultural exchange visitors and I visas for members of the media. Those visas are currently granted for the duration of a programme or employment in the United States. | The rule takes effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, subject to congressional review. | President Donald Trump, a Republican, la…
(2026-07-16). After San Francisco police violence over Pride weekend, trans leaders deliver demands to Lurie. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-16). Uganda: Military Seizing Government Critics. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Erias Lukwago, lawyer for Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye, unlawfully seized by the military, leaves a court in Kampala, on June 22, 2026, having been remanded into custody, on charges related to representing his client. | © 2026 Hajarah Nalwadda/Getty Images…
(2026-07-16). Dar heads to Shanghai to formalise Pakistan's founding role in AI organisation. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday departed for Shanghai on a two-day visit to attend the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and formalise the country's participation in a new international artificial intelligence organisation, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO). | According to the FO, Pakistan will join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as a founding member during the visit. It said the deputy prime minister "will sign the agreement" for Pakistan's accession to WAICO as a founding member. | Deputy Prime Minister/…
(2026-07-16). Australia: Survey reveals determination of Victorian educators to fight as union calls 1-day strike. wsws.org The union leadership is desperately seeking to regain control of the dispute, having entered backroom negotiations with the government shortly after its sellout deal was rejected by teachers.
(2026-07-16). What Amazon Workers Can Learn From The Fight For 15. popularresistance.org If the labor movement is to maintain and raise standards, then we must organize Amazon—one of the largest employers and most powerful corporations in the U.S. today. | Already thousands of Amazon workers have engaged in organizing campaigns in dozens of delivery stations, fulfillment centers, and air hubs. Although Amazon has responded by raising its starting wage to around $21, so far workers have won only one big unionization election, at a Staten Island warehouse, and as yet, no union contracts. | Some of these campaigns began as independent union drives; today they're supported mainly by the Teamsters.
(2026-07-16). North Korea Aided African Liberation Movements CIA Tried to Suppress. covertactionmagazine.com North Korea's historic achievements have been airbrushed amidst a relentless CIA-State Department-media demonization campaign lending support to regime-change efforts North Korea is not a country that most people would invoke favorably in polite company. A relentless CIA-State Department-led demonization campaign over 70+ years has engrained the public with the perception that North Korea is an …
(2026-07-16). Would-Be Platner Replacements in Maine Rally Around "Abolish ICE" (or Something Close). theintercept.com 
After ICE killed Maine father Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, most of the serious candidates to replace Platner called for abolishing or "dismantling" ICE. | In the wake of a deadly shooting of a young father in southern Maine on Monday, the abbreviated race to replace Graham Platner on the Democratic Party ticket for the 2026 Senate race quickly became centered on immigration — and most of the serious contenders are on the same page. | At least five of the candidates to
(2026-07-16). Climate Retreat Documented in the New York Times. wattsupwiththat.com Reality bats last, it has been said. Energy affordability, reliability, and plenty trump unsustainable politically correct, economically incorrect wind, solar, and batteries. It is time for a real free market with politics demoted.
(2026-07-16). Death Cab for Cutie, Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind Fire, Diplo's Run Club and more in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org Thursday kicks things off across Philadelphia with a mix of music and art, from Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire at the Xfinity Mobile Arena to the opening of the new contemporary tapestry exhibit at the Fabric Workshop and Museum on Arch Street. By Friday, events in the region hit full stride. Blues icon Taj Mahal takes the stage at The Grand Opera House in Wilmington, while indie favorites Death Cab for Cutie play the Mann Center. Across the river in Collingswood, the Scottish Rite Auditorium hosts Patty Griffin and Kathleen Edwards, representing the folk and Americana scene, and the Rico Rico Fiesta brings…
(2026-07-16). Comrade K.S. Ganeshadev (1939—2026): A fighter for Trotskyism. wsws.org The memory of Ganeshadev and his lifelong dedication to the fight for Trotskyism will live on among workers and party comrades in Sri Lanka and internationally.
(2026-07-16). 'The Odyssey' film review: An epic that exceeds expectations. peoplesworld.org 
With The Odyssey, writer-director Christopher Nolan and his collaborators (wife and producer Emily Thompson, cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, editor Jennifer Lame, composer Ludwig Gà∂ransson, and the incredibly pedigreed ensemble led by Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Tom Holland) have exceeded expectations by leaning into their strengths in combining scale and sentimentality. As soon as it …
(2026-07-16). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Airbus workers in Spain walk out over pay and conditions; machine tool workers at factory in Iran strike over unpaid wages; stoppage by health workers fighting Ebola in Democratic Republic of the Congo over lack of pay…
(2026-07-16). Trump's intelligence chief nominee won't say Biden won 2020 election. aljazeera.com US President Trump's nominee for top intel official, Jay Clayton, evaded directly stating that Biden won 2020 election…
(2026-07-16). 103 House Democrats Vote to Cut $3.3B in Funding to Israel, Marking Shift. truthout.org Over 100 Democrats voted for a House measure to cut $3.3 billion in military funding for Israel on Wednesday, marking a shift within the party even as the amendment still overwhelmingly failed to pass. The amendment, introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky), failed 104 to 314. The legislation would have stripped the 2027 State Department and national security funding bill of a provision… |
(2026-07-16). Minnan Grand Theater, Kookmin University launch strategic partnership. ecns.cn Minnan Grand Theater and Kookmin University's International Culture and Arts Exchange Center signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian province, on Wednesday, aiming to build a comprehensive China-South Korea arts cooperation framework.
(2026-07-16). Chinese online platforms pledge tougher action against pirated books and publications. ecns.cn Twelve major Chinese internet platforms, including e-commerce marketplaces and social media companies, have pledged to strengthen efforts against copyright infringement and the online sale of pirated publications, China's National Copyright Administration said.
(2026-07-16). REC Wants Common Council Support for Dunn Air Testing. mediasanctuary.org On Wednesday July 15, Bob Welton of the Rensselaer Environmental Coalition spoke at the meeting of the Rensselaer Common Council to ask them to adopt a resolution urging the State Health Department to do air testing at the Dunn landfill. Bob talks with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-07-16). As Labor Celebrates Minnesota's Resistance Against ICE, Federal Indictments Raise the Stakes. portside.org As Labor Celebrates Minnesota's Resistance Against ICE, Federal Indictments Raise the Stakes |
(2026-07-16). Two Philly-area Democrats voted against the bipartisan 'compromise' state budget. Here's why. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania's $50.8 billion State Sens. Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia, and Katie Muth, D-Chester County, praised the budget's investments in public ed…
(2026-07-16). Former Italian motorway chief sentenced over bridge collapse. aljazeera.com The former CEO of Italy's main highway operator has been given 12 years in prison.
(2026-07-16). House vote lays bare Democratic split over support for Israel. newarab.com 
More than 100 House Democrats backed a failed bid to end US military aid to Israel, exposing deepening divisions within the party over support for Netanyahu | More than 100 The amendment, introduced by Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky, sought to prohibit funding for Isr…
(2026-07-16). Times' columnist suggests Reform are the 'snowflakes' now. thecanary.co 
As we've reported, several establishment outlets have put an enhanced focus on Reform UK and Nigel Farage. Perhaps most notably, this has seen the investigations team at Rupert Murdoch's Times newspaper revealing all sorts of financial scandals. It's not just the investigative reporters who are diving in two feet first, though; the columnists are also at […] | By
(2026-07-16). Minnesota Allina Health doctors authorize strike as hospice nurses walk out amid merger with California giant Sutter Health, AI cuts. wsws.org More than 130 doctors at Allina Health's Mercy and Unity hospitals in Minnesota have voted by 90 percent to authorize a strike while 65 hospice nurses held a one-day walkout, as Sacramento-based Sutter Health's takeover of Allina threatens AI-driven mass layoffs.
(2026-07-16). Polanski slams climate inaction as heatwaves cost us billions. thecanary.co 
Climate denying politicians love to moan about the cost of 'Net Zero'; what they hate discussing is the cost of not solving climate change. And as we're seeing, the costs are in the billions already. In the words of Green party leader, Polanski: Once again — the cost of inaction. Investing in tackling the climate […] | By
(2026-07-16). Why Landon Donovan Forgave his Father. whyy.org As the 2026 World Cup comes to a close, we sit down with two key figures in bringing the beautiful game to the United States.
(2026-07-15). Zheng Qinwen fires 13 aces to reach Athens quarterfinals. ecns.cn Chinese Zheng Qinwen beat Australian Elena Micic 6-4, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the Athens quarterfinal.
(2026-07-16). Rank-and-file candidate for UAW president calls for abolition of union bureaucracy as criminal probe of Shawn Fain continues. wsws.org Will Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker in Macungie, Pennsylvania, who was nominated for UAW president at last month's Constitutional Convention on a program of abolishing the union bureaucracy, issued a statement this week on the federal criminal investigation into UAW President Shawn Fain.
(2026-07-16). 16th Asian Wine Competition kicks off in northwest China's Ningxia. ecns.cn The 16th Asian Wine Competition (AWC) opened on Wednesday evening in Qingtongxia, a city in northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region, the country's leading wine-producing area.
(2026-07-16). Africa just showed the world how fast nuclear can move. onlineopinion.com.au With Data Centers, industry, and people demanding a surge in continuous electricity, regulators continue to make themselves a bottleneck rather than a conduit to abundant electricity.
(2026-07-16). Toronto engulfed by wildfire smoke as US cities threatened. aljazeera.com Monitor ranks Toronto as having the worst air quality on earth, surpassing Kinshasa, DR Congo, and New Delhi, India.
(2026-07-15). China issues eco-environmental monitoring plan for 2026-2030. ecns.cn The Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the National Development and Reform Commission have jointly issued a plan to improve eco-environmental monitoring during China's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-07-16). House Passes Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent. newsone.com 
Source: Douglas Rissing / Getty | On Tuesday, the House voted to pass legislation to make daylight saving time permanent. |
(2026-07-16). 8 more Bangladeshi children die of measles-like symptoms. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh on Thursday reported the deaths of eight more children with measles-like symptoms, bringing the death toll to 779 since mid-March this year. | Of the total deaths, 95 were medically confirmed cases of measles infections, according to the daily bulletin of the Health Ministry. | Over the past 24 hours, health authorities reported 197 confirmed cases of measles and 974 suspected cases. | With the new cases, the tally of confirmed cases jumped to over 14,000, while suspected cases have crossed 115,000. | Of the new fatalities, three were from the capital Dhaka. | The South Asian nation with a populatio…
(2026-07-16). LOL! The Guardian Is Upset That Nobody Wants Climate in Their Weather Anymore. wattsupwiththat.com After years of lectures that every hurricane, flood, drought, wildfire, and a hot summer day is caused by climate change, people have grown weary of the message.
(2026-07-16). 'They Want It All': Mumia Abu Jamal. wibailoutpeople.org 
We're in a moment right now, and I gave them my epoch speech about—This is a turning point in the nation's history, and for the first time, capital has, you know, they've got the whip hand, and they're whipping, and they're trying to get it all. And they, you know, they have a, they have …
(2026-07-15). Mainland takes measures to assist Taiwan compatriots, businesses affected by floods and storms. ecns.cn Chinese mainland authorities have launched relief measures to assist Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Hubei Province and Gansu Province, which were affected by storms and flooding, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-07-16). Delaware City Refinery faces nearly $1 million penalty for toxic gas release in May. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Environmental regulators in Delaware have fined the Delaware City Refinery $960,000 for The refiner…
(2026-07-16). Michigan OK's Permits for Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel — But Legal Hurdles Remain. truthout.org Two state agencies charged with overseeing Michigan's natural resources and the environment have approved another set of permits for Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel project, pushing the Canadian energy company closer to the full approval needed to begin construction. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy announced Wednesday that it had reapproved a set of permits that expired earlier… |
(2026-07-16). The New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: At Least Lindsey Graham Is Dead. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The new issue of JOHNSTONE is now available to order in print or download as a pay-what-you-want e-book version. This issue features a painting of deceased war slut Lindsey Graham. Everything's getting crazier and crazier, and the empire is getting more and more evil. But no matter what happens as the future unfolds, we'll always …
(2026-07-16). Putin's secret defence shake-up revealed; Moscow S-400 shield gets deadlier, Zelensky left guessing. hindustantimes.com Russia is reportedly redeploying key S-300 and S-400 air defence systems to strengthen the protection of Moscow and other high-priority regions amid intensifying Ukrainian drone and missile attacks. Satellite imagery and expert analysis suggest the Kremlin is reshaping its defensive strategy as the war enters a more dangerous phase.
(2026-07-16). South Korea's international adoptees seek justice, not homecoming. aljazeera.com South Korea's government has acknowledged wrongs, but advocates say accountability is still lacking.
(2026-07-16). Troy Juneteenth 19 Freedom Crawl (DJ Hollywood and Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello). mediasanctuary.org On Friday, June 19, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the Troy Juneteenth passport, "Freedom Crawl" celebration, and events. The events were at five different locations in Troy. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed DJ Hollywood about the importance of music in Juneteenth's history and recorded comments from Troy Mayor Carmello Mantello on Juneteenth.
(2026-07-16). UK unveils sanctions against Sudan gold networks. newarab.com 
The sanction targets are all Sudanese, but trade internationally, "including in the gold markets in Dubai and Hong Kong", the UK's FCDO said. | Britain on Thursday announced sanctions targeting what it said are "illicit gold and finance networks" propping up rival factions in The foreign ministry said the war-torn country's gold trade worth billions of dollars was helping finance "weapons procurement, military operations and the activities of armed groups". | The sanctions are aimed at 11 individu…
(2026-07-16). Critics slam idea to create US combatant command for robots. responsiblestatecraft.org Even as the Pentagon
(2026-07-16). Forum on China-ASEAN cultural exchange, cooperation held in south China. ecns.cn The 2026 ASEAN-Oriented Cultural Exchange and Cooperation Forum was held Wednesday in Chongzuo, south China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, where more than 150 officials and experts discussed World Heritage preservation.
(2026-07-16). UK Unveils Storm Fighter Loyal Wingman Program. twz.com 
The U.K. Royal Air Force has launched a new Storm Fighter forms part of a much broader…
(2026-07-16). SEP/IYSSE online public lecture: Lessons of the 2022 mass uprising in Sri Lanka for workers and youth. wsws.org This public lecture, hosted by the SEP and IYSSE, will discuss the lessons of Sri Lanka's 2022 mass uprising for working people entering into struggles against the JVP/NPP government's implementation of IMF austerity, authoritarian measures and the unfolding world war.
(2026-07-16). From fishermen to protectors: Yangtze 'finless porpoise guards' patrol China's longest river. ecns.cn At daybreak, a patrol boat glides across the waters where the Yangtze River meets Poyang Lake in Hukou County, Jiangxi Province.
(2026-07-16). Argentina late show sinks England and sets up World Cup final against Spain. tribune.com.pk 
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel Messi's reigning champions into the weekend showpiece match against Spain. | Just when England appeared set for victory after Anthony Gordon's second-half goal, Argentina mounted a relentless late siege and got their reward as Fernandez levelled before Martinez completed the turnaround in the 92nd minute with Messi providing the pass for the equaliser and the cross for the winner. | The result added another unforgettable chapter to…
(2026-07-16). AI Abundance, Part 5: Meaning Beyond Work. scheerpost.com Ellen Brown Discussions of artificial intelligence typically begin with the question, What happens when the machines take our jobs? For thousands of years, work has been the means by which we fed our families, earned our place in society, and gave structure to our lives. We have come to equate paid employment with identity. That …
(2026-07-16). Has America's Foreign Policy Created a Soft Power Crisis? A Think Tank Analysis. thinktank.pk For decades, the United States possessed an unparalleled form of global influence that extended well beyond its military and economic strength. Universities, technology companies, democratic institutions, Hollywood, humanitarian leadership, and alliances collectively formed what political scientist Joseph Nye famously described as "soft power"—the ability to shape international outcomes through attraction rather than coercion. However, recent …
(2026-07-16). Ebola spreading more quickly in DRC, while Uganda is close to being virus-free. aljazeera.com Uganda ‚Å ‚Å discharges last-remaining patient, as WHO says Ebola has 'expanded faster than any previous outbreak' in DRC.
(2026-07-16). 'Seismic Shift' as Over 100 House Democrats Vote to Cut Off US Military Aid to Israel. scheerpost.com "This should be a blaring wake-up call for Democratic leaders," said one campaigner. "The political tide is clearly turning against unconditional US military support for Israel." Brett Wilkins Common Dreams Nearly half of all Democrats in the House of Representatives voted Wednesday to cut off US military aid to Israel, a move that underscored a dramatic shift …
(2026-07-16). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-07-16). "A badge and a gun do not give these agents a license to kill" : Anger boils over in Biddeford, Maine after ICE killing of Joan Sebastian Guerrero. wsws.org There is enormous anger in Biddeford, Maine, a working class city of about 22,000, over the murder of Joan Sebastian Guerrero, a 26-year-old worker from Colombia gunned down by federal immigration agents Monday morning as he drove to work.
(2026-07-16). Residents warned to stay indoors as Canadian wildfire smoke reaches dangerous levels in Philadelphia region. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection said air quality will worsen Thursday evening, and is urging people to limit their time outdoors as wildfire smoke from Canada continues to blanket the region with dangerous levels of air pollution.
(2026-07-16). The Ableism of Kings, the Fury of Trump. publicbooks.org I usually flinch from swashbuckling claims, but let me make this one at least: No hero from ancient myth feels as human as Odysseus. No one as relatable in their indomitable will to survive. Is it any wonder, then, that the Odyssey is having a moment, as humans seem barely to be surviving at all? …
(2026-07-16). London Mayor Khan appointed to Lords as PM Starmer announces 26 new appointments. geo.tv 
(2026-07-16). 'Terrifying': Teacher raped his student who just finished eighth grade, but Delaware authorities never notified the public. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Ten years ago, Delaware teacher Thomas Herlihy took a student to Atlantic City. | The girl had just completed eighth grade at Talley Middle School, where Herlihy, then 32, taught science and math. She later told authorities that Herlihy took her to famed chef Gordon Ramsay's restaurant at Caesars Hotel & Casino, and that they drank alcohol, rented a hotel room and had sex for the first time. | Herlihy, whose father was a Delaware Superior Court judge until 2016, continued ha…
(2026-07-16). Hangzhou shifts street cleaning from workers to machines as temperatures hit 37‚ÑÉ. ecns.cn Hangzhou, in east China's Zhejiang province, suspended manual street cleaning from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and deployed more cleaning vehicles after the temperature reached 37‚ÑÉ on Tuesday, the Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of City Management said Wednesday.
(2026-07-16). Libya: ICC Greenlights First Case to Move to Trial. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri appeared before Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, December 3, 2025. | © 2025 International Criminal Court…