(2026-07-26). US halts strikes on Iran, sees opening for talks: What to know. al-monitor.com A four-day lull in Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the strait of Hormuz was seen as an opportunity to resume diplomatic talks and dial down the war, Al-Monitor's source said.
(2026-07-26). Iran says progress made in talks with Oman on Hormuz shipping mechanisms. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said on Sunday it made progress in talks with Oman on operational mechanisms to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing there has been no change in maritime traffic through the strategic waterway. | Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said several rounds of talks were held in Tehran on Friday and Saturday between Iranian and Omani deputy foreign ministers. | "The two sides exchanged views on common principles and operational mechanisms for the safe passage of ships in the Strait of Hormuz," Baqaei said, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. | He described…
en.mehrnews.com (2026-07-26). Massive People in Tel Aviv Rally Against Settlers Violence
Hundreds of people gathered on Kaplan Street in Tel Aviv on Saturday to demonstrate against the settler violence and Israeli military crackdown in the occupied Palestinian territory.
thebulletin.org (2026-07-26). American Nero Why Trump Is Trying to Burn Down the National Academy of SciencesTrump claimed that the National Academy of Sciences published "fraudulent, biased, and misleading Manuals on climate change." He has now ordered "Federal Suspension and Debarment Officials" to review the organization's conduct.
(2026-07-26). China opposes new U.S. tariffs. ecns.cn China opposes all forms of unilateral tariff measures, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Friday, responding to the Trump administration's decision to impose new tariffs on dozens of trading partners, including China.
(2026-07-26). Houthis claim strike on Saudi Arabia as conflict deepens. al-monitor.com Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile strike on Saudi Arabia on Saturday, hours after vowing to retaliate against the kingdom for attacks as the Middle East war expanded. | Riyadh struck Houthi military targets in Hodeida on Friday, with rebel media reporting two wounded after the Yemeni group announced a maritime blockade of the top oil producer and hit its ships.
(2026-07-26). Iran warns of wider war across region if US resumes strikes. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's army warned on Sunday that the Middle East war would widen if the United States chose to press ahead with attacks on Tehran, AFP reported. | "I believe that if the Americans once again fall for the Zionists' deception, or move in line with them, and insist on continuing the war, particularly through air strikes, geographically this will expand further," army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia told Iranian state TV. | Akraminia added that the war had already expanded to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at the entrance of the Red Sea, referencing the military flare-up between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia. "The scop…
(2026-07-26). Pakistan, KSA reaffirm 'brotherly ties'. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday reaffirmed their "close and brotherly ties" while underscoring the importance of diplomacy amid escalating tensions in the Middle East involving the United States, Iran and Yemen's Houthi movement. | According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. | "The two leaders exchanged views on the latest regional developments and reaffirmed the close and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia," the statement said.
(2026-07-26). Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes. al-monitor.com By Raphael Satter and Lefteris PapadimasWASHINGTON/ATHENS, July 26 (Reuters) – The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in U.S. strikes, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast and Iran accused Ukraine of targeting one of its vessels in the Caspian Sea.The U.S. military said on Saturday its naval blockade against Iran "remains in full effect" but did not explain why it halted a streak of 13 nights of escalating strikes.
(2026-07-26). No US attacks on Iran for first time in two weeks but war spreads to Red Sea. geo.tv 
Plume of smoke rises, as Yemen's Houthis said on Saturday they carried out operations targeting Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu, according to a statement by the group's military spokesperson Yahya Sare, in Jizan, Saudi Arabia July 25, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a…
(2026-07-26). Houthis target Saudi oil as new Middle East front. al-monitor.com Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they had launched missile and drone salvos against Saudi Arabia's oil facilities on Saturday, as fighting between regional allies of the United States and Iran intensified on a new front.
presstv.co.uk (2026-07-23). IRGC pounds US assets in Kuwait, Jordan, says attacks are Iran's 'legal right'The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said it had carried out attacks on US military assets in Kuwait and Jordan, noting that targeting bases used in operations against Iran was its "legal, religious and logical right."
truthout.org (2026-07-23). Trump Threatens to Bomb Iranian Civilian Sites, Potential War Crimes"From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by Missile, Rocket, Drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT, including those located next to, or in, the Capital City of Tehran," Trump wrote.
iranpress.com (2026-07-23). Iran Ready to Expand Technology Cooperation with Pakistan: Science MinisterThe two sides agreed to strengthen scientific and technological collaboration, with their deputies tasked with developing implementation mechanisms and following up on the agreed initiatives.
reuters.com (2026-07-24). Reaction to US imposing new tariffs on 60 trading partnersThe Trump administration on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union and China
en.mehrnews.com (2026-07-24). Casualties Among Us Troops Reported in Latest Irgc StrikesThe operation was carried out in response to recent US attacks on Iranian military and civilian sites. The operation, launched under the code name "Ya Hassan ibn Ali," was dedicated to the victims of the Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab.
truthout.org (2026-07-24). Trump Threatens Massive Attack of Unprecedented Proportion on IranTrump has threatened to conduct an attack on Iran that's "bigger than ever," saying that he is still considering whether or not to do so after weeks of vowing to attack Iran's civilian infrastructure, in what experts say would be war crimes.
en.mehrnews.com (2026-07-25). US attack on Iranian rescue boats amounts to war crimeIran's deputy UN envoy on Friday strongly condemned the United States for deliberately attacking two Iranian search-and-rescue vessels operating in Iranian territorial waters, calling the strike a war crime.
(2026-07-26). As Trump mulls Iran escalation, Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites. al-monitor.com By Federico Maccioni, Timour Azhari and Eman AbouhassiraRIYADH, July 25 (Reuters) – Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on Saturday and Saudi-backed forces bombed the Houthis, as the war in the Gulf that has disrupted global supplies extended to a second front.Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group had targeted and successfully struck sites belonging to Saudi state oil giant Aramco in Jizan and Yanbu.
(2026-07-26). There Will Be Times, Oh My Child, When It All Seems Hopeless. caitlinjohnstone.com.au There will be times, | oh my child, | when it all seems hopeless. | When the trees all have QR codes | and the bank boys and balrogs | are holding all the cards. | When your refrigerator tells you | "THE IRANIAN PEOPLE YEARN FOR FREEDOM" | and your electric shaver can smell | if you've been reading Parenti. | When you're on a first-name basis | with the police surveillance drones | and your colonoscopy screen | in the exam room | is running ads for Northrop Grumman. | And it is true, | oh my child, | it is true…
(2026-07-26). Iran says Ukrainian attack on vessel in Caspian Sea killed sailor. al-monitor.com July 25 (Reuters) – Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned on Saturday a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, saying it resulted in an explosion that killed one sailor and injured another.Throughout the war in Ukraine, Kyiv has had to counter Iranian-designed drones deployed by Moscow. Kyiv has offered its drone interception expertise to countries in the Middle East that have suffered strikes from Iran.
(2026-07-26). Mediators intensify US-Iran diplomacy after Trump orders 'pause' in strikes: sources. tribune.com.pk 
Mediators Pakistan and Qatar have intensified the exchange of messages between the US and Iran after the two warring sides communicated their responses to a joint formula to end their months-long war, Pakistani government sources told Anadolu on Sunday. | The development came after US President Donald Trump ordered a "pause" in the latest bombing campaign on Iran after two weeks of consecutive nights of strikes, the sources added. | Earlier this week, Islamabad and Doha proposed a joint de-escalation formula, urging the US and Iran to return to their pre-July 9 positions "as a first step" to resume stalled tal…
(2026-07-26). Trump says US and Iran are talking, but Tehran is not yet ready for deal. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States and Iran were in talks to negotiate an end to their conflict, but repeated that Tehran was not yet ready for a deal."We are talking to them. I think they're being serious. I think … they are being by far the most serious that we've seen them, but that doesn't mean we get there. We'll see what happens," Trump said in remarks to reporters at the White House. (Reporting by Bo Erickson, Bhargav Acharya and Ismail Shakil;Editing by David Ljunggren)…
(2026-07-26). CA Teachers Demand That CalSTIRS Dump Israeli Bonds Financing Genocide. indybay.org California teachers from throughout the state rallied and spoke out at the meeting of the board of directors of CalSTIRS to demand that it divest of Israeli bonds.
(2026-07-26). When Cuba is defended, the self-determination of peoples is defended. radiohc.cu "When Cuba is defended, the self-determination of peoples is defended," affirmed Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, on Saturday at a solidarity meeting with the largest island of the Antilles. | The Cuban president specified that it is a matter of the right to sovereignty against the attempt by a power to dictate the world's destiny; and a strategic necessity, "because it has already happened to Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, and it can happen to any nation if we do not prevent it," he said. | Diaz-Canel expressed his gratitude…
(2026-07-26). Cuba: Pinar del Río acoge encuentro internacional de solidaridad. radiohc.cu Un encuentro internacional de solidaridad con Cuba, organizado por el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), tuvo lugar este sábado en la occidental provincia de Pinar del Río, sede de la actividad central por e 26 de Julio, Día de la Rebeldía Nacional. | Presidieron el evento el jefe de estado cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, y Fernando González, presidente del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), así como Manuel Marrero Cruz, Primer Ministro de la República; Roberto Morales Ojeda, secretario de Organización del Comité Central; y Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, ministro de Relaciones Exteriores.
(2026-07-26). A Tribute to the Moncada attack, from the cultural sphere. radiohc.cu 
An emotional performance at the José Jacinto Milanés Theater in Pinar del Rio was a cultural tribute to the 73rd anniversary of the attack on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks, presided over by Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic.
(2026-07-26). La huella del Moncada en Santiago de Cuba. cubadebate.cu El discurso pronunciado por el Comandante Fidel Castro Ruz en el Balcón del Ayuntamiento de la ciudad la madrugada del 2 de enero de 1959, es ilustrativo de la incuestionable comunión entre la ciudad y el líder. ´[…] Santiago ha sido el baluarte más firme de la Revolución […] En Santiago de Cuba y en la Sierra Maestra tendrá la Revolución sus dos mejores fortalezas ª.
(2026-07-26). Ciclista cubana conquista primera medalla de oro en Santo Domingo. radiohc.cu La ciclista Marlies Mejías volvió a subir este sábado a lo más alto del podio al ganar la prueba contrarreloj de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe 2026. | Tras conquistar la primera medalla dorada de la delegación nacional en Santo Domingo 2026, la campeona expresó: ´esté donde esté, digan lo que digan, siempre va a ser mi pasión representar a Cuba y sé que este triunfo da alegría a mi familia, al pueblo y eso es importante para mí ª. | En el exigente circuito de la avenida de la Salud en el Mirador del Sur de la capital dominicana, la pedalista de 33 años detuvo el cronómetro en 40: 15: 79 minuto…
(2026-07-26). Cuban foreign ministry denounces U.S. secretary of state's latest measures. radiohc.cu Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío denounced the attitude of the United States Secretary of State, whom he described as "shameless" for publicly celebrating economic coercion measures against the island. | Referring to the illegal measures, contrary to International Law, that Washington has been applying in its obstinate policy toward Cuba, Fernández de Cossío wrote in a Facebook post: | "As an individual and as a politician, one must have a very twisted spirit to publicly celebrate every time one takes action to provoke collective punishment." | The Cuban diplomat noted that the U.S. offici…
(2026-07-26). Palestinians bury four killed in West Bank clash with Israeli settlers. al-monitor.com Palestinians in the occupied West Bank village of Tell on Saturday buried four men killed during a clash with Israeli settlers the previous day, local officials said. | Violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has surged since the Gaza war began with Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, and the clash in Tell has already had political repercussions.
(2026-07-26). The Gaza Deadlock: Why Peace remains out of Reach. juancole.com ( The original grand proposal to reconstruct the entire Palestinian enclave, announced by the US president at the World Economic Forum in Davos back in January, involved an initial 100-day plan to significantly increase aid deliveries, repair water, electricity and sewage systems and re…
(2026-07-26). UN assembly approves mandate extension for rights chief, despite US warning. al-monitor.com By David BrunnstromJuly 24 (Reuters) – The U.N. General Assembly on Friday voted overwhelmingly to extend the term of U.N. Human Rights chief Volker Turk for four more years, despite opposition from Russia and Israel and a U.S. threat to reassess its funding and engagement.Turk, an outspoken critic of Russia's war in Ukraine and Israel's conduct in Gaza, who has also called for investigations into deaths in U.S. immigration custody, had drawn strong opposition from all three countries over his willingness to challenge major powers.
(2026-07-26). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Europe's North African Gas Bet Isn't Diversification — It's a Two-Country Wager. moderndiplomacy.eu Last Friday, in Berlin, Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune signed an expanded gas agreement with Germany — the second Algerian-German gas deal in three years, and the first since Sonatrach's inaugural LNG cargo docked at the Wilhelmshaven terminal on 2 July. German officials called it proof that North Africa is stepping into the space Russia used …
(2026-07-26). 5 Airport Advertising Agencies for Global Campaigns. moguldom.com Airport advertising campaigns are a great way to expose your brand to millions of people every single year. However, when you expand your campaign internationally, things take a more complex turn. Running the same campaign consistently across several countries is an entirely different challenge. All airports, both national and international, have their own contract currency …
(2026-07-26). Express Entertainment's 'Shaandaar' breaks new ground. tribune.com.pk 
A man is killed on a road. The case makes headlines. Social media erupts with questions. Then, slowly, attention shifts elsewhere.But what happens when such incidents are not treated as isolated crimes, but as part of a larger pattern? | That is the question at the heart of Shaandaar, a new crime thriller airing on Express Entertainment. | The 16-episode drama, directed by Wajahat Rauf, draws inspiration from several real-life roadside killing cases that have sparked public debate in Pakistan. It is not a dramatisation of one specific incident. Instead, the story brings together elements from different cases i…
(2026-07-26). US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: Redrawing Middle East's Atomic Map. ummid.com The latest US-Saudi Arabia nuclear agreement, formalised under Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act, gives American firms legal access to build out Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear programme, alongside separate bilateral safeguards accord signed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
(2026-07-26). Eugene Doyle: Sex crimes, Karim Khan and the West's war on the ICC. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle In a secret vote on July 24, the member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan. This was far more than a vote about the alleged serious misconduct of one powerful man. It represents an unprecedented institutional crisis for both the ICC and the…
(2026-07-26). Watch: Husband in Delhi Police, Wife Protesting at Jantar Mantar with Son. ummid.com In an incident seen as a strong warning to Narendra Modi Government, a woman came in front of the camera to openly declare that she came to protest at Jantar Mantar despite her husband serving with the Delhi Police.
(2026-07-26). Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers. al-monitor.com By Ali SawaftaRAMALLAH, July 25 (Reuters) – Israeli forces arrested dozens of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, after at least four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed in a shootout when armed Israeli settlers approached a Palestinian village.
(2026-07-26). NAB launches inquiry into PSM land allotment. tribune.com.pk 
NAB has initiated an inquiry into the alleged irregular allotment of five acres of state land in Karachi's Malir area to a private company as part of its ongoing investigations related to the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). | According to sources, the five-acre government land was leased to the private company for 99 years. The land was allegedly allotted at 25% of its market value. NAB issued a call-up notice to the company's CEO, directing him to appear before the investigating officer on July 15. | Sources said the notice also directed the company to submit the complete allotment file of the disputed land, deta…
(2026-07-26). National Museum of China showcases cultural products in Taipei. ecns.cn More than 70 cultural and creative products inspired by artifacts from the National Museum of China are on display on Taipei's historic Dihua Street.
(2026-07-26). Hajj 2027 Application Last Date Extended, Qurrah on July 30. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of application for Hajj 2027, and also announced the new Qurrah or Draw Date for the upcoming Hajj.
(2026-07-26). G-B flash floods, landslides leave a trail of destruction. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-26). Trump says Israeli PM Netanyahu will visit US next week. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the U.S. next week.Trump's comments came in his speech at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Friday, while he was falsely casting U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer as Palestinian."I am going to send him (Schumer) a beautiful Palestinian outfit tomorrow, so he can greet Bibi Netanyahu when he comes to town next week," Trump said.
(2026-07-26). Why India's 'Cockroach' Protest is Different. ummid.com What began as an online response to the Indian youth being compared to 'cockroaches' has now moved from memes and mock slogans to the streets of not just Delhi but most capitals in India.
(2026-07-26). Flood alert issued as Chenab swells. tribune.com.pk 
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Saturday warned of rising flood risks across several parts of Pakistan as monsoon rains continue to swell rivers and streams, with medium level flooding reported at key points along the Chenab River and flash flood threats looming over northern Balochistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan during the next 24 to 48 hours. | According to the NDMA's National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), medium level flooding was recorded at Khanki, Qadirabad and Chiniot Bridge on the Chenab River, while the Palkhu Nala at Wazirabad was also fl…
(2026-07-26). Illegal CNICs: FIA arrests six more agents. tribune.com.pk 
The FIA has arrested six more agents allegedly involved in a network accused of processing CNICs for foreigners, marking a significant development in the ongoing investigation. | According to sources, the network is suspected of processing more than 100 Pakistani CNICs for foreign nationals. During the latest operation, the FIA's Anti-Corruption Circle arrested suspects identified as Muhammad Moeen, Muhammad Kashif alias Ansari, Feroz Jokhio, Saleem Ahmed, Shehzad alias Shahid, and Muhammad Adnan. | The suspects allegedly dealt with previously arrested NADRA officials to facilitate issuing Pakistani CNICs to f…
(2026-07-26). Visiting UN chief urges respect for sovereignty, international support. al-monitor.com UN chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday called for an end to Israeli violations in Syria and urged international support for the country's transition on his first visit under the new authorities following years of civil war. | Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani called for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from a UN-patrolled buffer zone on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, where they deployed in 2024 after the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.
(2026-07-26). House Committee Subpoenas BreakThrough News. popularresistance.org The Republican-controlled House Ways and Means Committee subpoenaed BreakThrough News in an effort to force the outlet to turn over financial records and records of internal communications. | BreakThrough News, a nonprofit media and educational organization aligned with grassroots social movements throughout the world, said, "For years, Republican lawmakers have painted a target on our backs, falsely claiming that our political views and reporting are part of some foreign plot." | "Make no mistake, this is a flagrant abuse of power, and a direct attack on our work as journalists and on the First Amendment general…
(2026-07-26). "Humanitarian challenges today are global, and so must be the solutions" icrc.org Launch of the 2025 Beijing Symposium Report…
(2026-07-26). Medicare for All or War-the Choice is Clear. indybay.org Members and supporters of the PAC "Medicare for All" founded in 2017 by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) spent the day attending a Congressional Progressive Caucus "Shadow Hearing" aptly titled, "Universal Healthcare: Now is the Time for Medicare for All." This was followed by lobbying congressional members on Capitol Hill in seeking co-sponsors for the bill.
(2026-07-26). State Department accuses Americans of being communists. indybay.org March 5, 1960 photo of Ernesto "Che" Guevara…
(2026-07-26). Saturday 7/25: California Single Payer Meeting For Heatlhcare. indybay.org Eric Quesada Center | 518 Valencia St | San Francisc…
(2026-07-26). Thursday 7/23: "Hubert Harrison: Forbidden Genius of Black Radicalism" With Professor Brian Kwoba. indybay.org Go To | laborfest.net/2026/event/book-presentati……
(2026-07-26). Monday 7/27: Sped Up Schedule of Cop Crackdowns on Coral Street Encampment Community. indybay.org Limekiln and Coral St. ⚪ meet on Limekiln to cover Coral St., Limekiln, and adjacent streets depending on the police harassment radius.
(2026-07-26). 'Three Demands…': Rahul Gandhi, AISA Students in Joint Call. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and President of All India Students' Association (AISA) Neha Bora in a joint call Saturday July 25, 2026 reiterated students' three demands to end the protests underway at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi and other parts of India.
(2026-07-26). Saudi Arabia launches multiple-entry Umrah Visa. ummid.com In another move to ease travel to The Two Holy Cities – Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia has introduced multiple-entry Umrah Visa.
(2026-07-26). The Best Resume Checkers for Landing a Tech Job Without an Inside Referral. moguldom.com Tech hiring has a front door and a side door. Ashby analyzed over 38 million applications and found that 93.8% arrived through inbound channels while referrals made up roughly 1%. That tiny slice, though, moves through interviews at rates cold applicants rarely see. When nobody inside the building knows your name, your resume carries the …
(2026-07-26). Wanted murder suspect killed. tribune.com.pk 
A wanted suspect allegedly involved in extortion and the murders of seven people was killed, while three other suspects were injured in separate alleged police encounters involving the Crime Control Department (CCD) and district police in Faisalabad, police said on Wednesday. | According to police, the first encounter took place near Paharang Bridge in the Chak Jhumra area, where CCD teams had set up a checkpoint as part of a drive to arrest proclaimed offenders. | Police said a team led by CCD Faisalabad Region officers, acting on the directions of SSP Waseem Riaz, signalled four men riding motorcycles to sto…
(2026-07-26). Thursday 8/20: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel – 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-07-26). When 'Self Hand-Cuffed' Rahul Gandhi Shocked Narendra Modi. ummid.com Intensifying the party's protest against the union government, Rahul Gandhi Tuesday July 21, 2026 marched to the official residence of Prime Minister Modi and sat on a dharna along with Party President Mallikarjun Kharge, Kerala CM VD Satheesan, Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar and other Congress MPs and leaders.
(2026-07-26). Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law. icrc.org Statement delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Adviser, at the first substantial plenary session of the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs, New York, 22 July 2026.
(2026-07-26). 27th Ani-Com & Games opens with largest exhibition in history. ecns.cn The 27th Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong opened Friday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, with organizers saying the exhibition area grew 10% from previous editions, making it the largest event in the fair's history.
(2026-07-26). Three teen siblings die in roof collapse. tribune.com.pk 
Three teenaged siblings were killed after the roof of a house collapsed in Karyanwala Burwala locality due to heavy rainfall. | According to Rescue 1122, the wooden roof of a room caved in, trapping the children under the debris. Rescue teams reached the scene, pulled the children from the rubble and shifted them to a nearby hospital. | However, the victims were pronounced dead. | Falak Sher, 13, Ali, 15, and Iman, 15, children of Aslam, were killed in the incident. | Rescue officials urged the people to avoid staying in structurally unsafe buildings during the ongoing monsoon season and to take precautionary…
(2026-07-26). Tunisians mark fifth year of emergency rule with calls for Saied to go. aljazeera.com Thousands rally in Tunis calling for 'fall of the regime' five years since President Kais Saied suspended parliament.
(2026-07-26). Comicomment: A Tariff Bridge Hanging Over the Legal Abyss. ecns.cn A bridge built on a cliff may look like a way forward — but it could collapse at any moment.
(2026-07-26). International alliance against telecom fraud to be launched in September. ecns.cn China will host the founding conference of an international alliance against telecom and online fraud in September, during the 2026 Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province, the Ministry of Public Security said Thursday.
(2026-07-26). "What did we miss?" — Open Letter to the Editor of The New York Times. wattsupwiththat.com It isn't the climate crisis that needs to be fixed, it's the epic level journalism malfeasance that's been happening for upwards of 30 years in this issue.
(2026-07-26). China's delivery robots impress Moroccan visitor. ecns.cn China's hotel delivery robots impressed Moroccan visitor at the 2026 World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum.
(2026-07-26). GATE 2027 Dates, Detailed Schedule Released. ummid.com The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has published the dates, detailed schedule and time table of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 or GATE 2027 on its official website 'gate2027.iitm.ac.in'.
(2026-07-26). Saturday 7/25: San Gold Rush Century: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-26). Mohammad Ali Jauhar University and Demolition Politics. ummid.com The students of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University are sitting in protest to oppose the notice issued by the Rampur Development Authority (RDA) which has asked for 38 of the forty buildings of the university to be demolished.
(2026-07-26). IHC declares Imaan's plea maintainable. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared the sentence suspension petitions filed by lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha maintainable, rejecting the prosecution's objections regarding their admissibility. | Justice Muhammad Azam Khan announced the reserved verdict on Saturday, dismissing the prosecution's miscellaneous application that challenged the petitions' maintainability. | Following its ruling on the maintainability issue, the court adjourned the hearing indefinitely. | A trial court in January this year sentenced both Imaan and Hadi to seventeen-year imprisonment for posting "anti-st…
(2026-07-26). MHT CET 2026 Engineering (FE) Merit List – Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is releasing on its official website fe2026.mahacet.org today i.e. Wednesday July 22, 2026 Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-26). Chenab, Ravi floods submerge crops. tribune.com.pk 
Due to an increase in water levels in the Chenab and Ravi rivers, a flood situation has arisen in various areas of Punjab, where citizens and farmers are facing difficulties because of land erosion, breach of protective dykes and water entering settlements. | In the Kot Bela area of Alipur Chatta, dozens of houses are under threat due to rapid land erosion, while thousands of acres of agricultural land has been submerged with several feet of water accumulated in standing crops, causing heavy losses to farmers. | The protective dykes of Chenab river near the settlement of Bada Parara in Taranda Muhammad Panah h…
(2026-07-26). Rains keep civic services on the toes. tribune.com.pk 
A fresh spell of monsoon rain swept across Lahore and several other districts of Punjab on Saturday, bringing cooler weather, reducing humidity and improving air quality for some time. | However, the heavy rain also caused waterlogging and traffic jams, putting emergency services and hospitals on high alert to deal with related problems. | Rain with thunderstorms was recorded in Lahore, Narowal. Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Rawalpindi and Chakwal. Several other districts also received moderate to heavy rainfall. | Rainwater pooled in hospitals and on nearby roads in Lahore. | Jo…
(2026-07-26). Qingdao leverages concerts to boost tourism. ecns.cn Qingdao, a coastal city in east China's Shandong province, is leveraging concert-driven tourism to boost summer cultural tourism consumption, as the country's performance market continues to heat up.
(2026-07-26). Faisalabad tightens curbs on sale of wheat tablets. tribune.com.pk 
The Faisalabad divisional administration has imposed a complete ban on the unregulated sale and purchase of Aluminium Phosphide, commonly known as wheat tablets, across the four districts of Faisalabad Division in an effort to prevent their misuse in suicide attempts. | A notification issued by the divisional administration said the restrictions will apply in Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang and Chiniot with immediate effect. | Commissioner Imran Hamid Sheikh said Aluminium Phosphide tablets, widely used for preserving wheat, are highly toxic pesticides that pose a serious threat to human life if misused. | H…
(2026-07-26). Mexico's 99% Demanded Justice By Showing FIFA, Billionaires, And Corporations A Red Card. popularresistance.org The World Cup came home. For weeks, Mexico stood at the center of the world, carried there by the most beautiful and passionate game on earth. | Millions of Mexicans took to the streets, filled public squares, improvised screens, and celebrated with strangers as if we had known each other all our lives. Isn't that, in the end, the dream of any community? To meet without explanations, to share emotion with someone who wears different colors, lives in another neighborhood, or thinks differently? | Celebration suspends, for a moment, the logic of productivity. It hands back something a predatory system has taken fro…
(2026-07-26). Government cautions against relying on unverified information. sanews.gov.za Government cautions against relying on unverified information | Government has cautioned the public against trusting or sharing unverified content relating to migration, as misinformation, disinformation and malinformation continue to pose a growing challenge to social cohesion and informed public discourse. | In a statement on Saturday, Government explained that South Africa manages migration through established laws, policies and institutions, while balancing national interests, human rights, public safety and regional commitments. | However, the increasing spread of false and misleading information on social…
(2026-07-26). Chenzhou Lin Dan Cup Badminton Open draws 1,300 shuttlers from 11 countries. ecns.cn The 2026 Chenzhou Lin Dan Cup Badminton Open began Friday in Hunan Province, drawing more than 1,300 players from 11 countries and regions.
(2026-07-26). Fujian's bicycle exports surge 47.7 % in first half of 2026. ecns.cn Fujian Province exported bicycles worth 150 million yuan ($22 million) in the first half of 2026, up 47.7% year on year, Fuzhou Customs said Friday.
(2026-07-26). India's Cockroach Protests End; Modi Government Bows To Demands. popularresistance.org Delhi—Protesters occupying the central parts of Delhi, India were triumphant on Saturday evening after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government accepted all demands raised by the movement's leaders, including the resignation of the country's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. | The protest was spearheaded by the newly formed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)—a wordplay on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The word "cockroach" is attributed to the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who in May referred to the youth of the country as "cockroaches" during a court hearing.
(2026-07-26). DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Thursday July 23, 2026 the CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment Result of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering / Technology for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-26). Howlin' Wind stands out. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-26). Xiamen University research vessel sets sail to Sabah. ecns.cn Xiamen University's research vessel Jia Geng departed Thursday for Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, marking its first visit to the state.
(2026-07-26). Saturday 8/29: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-07-26). Saturday 8/15: Webinar: Refuse to Fly Killer Drones. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fsJylcB……
(2026-07-26). Cargo matchmaking conference for Pinglu Canal held in Nanning. ecns.cn A cargo matchmaking conference for the Pinglu Canal was held on Wednesday in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, bringing together more than 500 representatives from government agencies, logistics organizations, enterprises and business associations.
(2026-07-26). Amid Hormuz Crisis, China plans 50% Increase in Green Energy by 2030. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — It reports that about half of the country's taxis are already electric, and Beijing is aiming for 80% of its heavy tr…
(2026-07-26). Hunan Province launches one stop aviation tourism services. ecns.cn Hunan Province unveiled a summer campaign Thursday offering one-stop aviation tourism services covering dining, accommodation, transport, sightseeing, shopping and entertainment.
(2026-07-26). China builds over 67 million hectares of high-standard farmland. ecns.cn China has built more than 1 billion mu (about 66.7 million hectares) of high-standard farmland, providing strong support for grain output, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said at a press conference on Friday.
(2026-07-26). How America's Sanctions are Building a Post-Dollar World. juancole.com By | (
(2026-07-26). Silence before the storm in northeast India. links.org.au 
Assam is not currently at war. But, as Maharnav Bhuyan writes, the ingredients that produced its last war are all present in a more advanced form.
(2026-07-26). 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?
(2026-07-26). Tuesday 7/28: Webinar: Creative Resistance & Media Activism in Western Sahara. indybay.org Online | www.nonviolenceinternational.net/webinar……
(2026-07-26). Vehicle mows down crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing one. tribune.com.pk 
One person has been killed and 17 injured, with some in life-threatening condition, after a vehicle mowed down a crowd near Berlin's Pride celebrations on Saturday evening, setting off a manhunt for those responsible, the police said. | Hours after the apparent attack, many details remained unclear, but police said the vehicle struck multiple people after charging into the city's central Tiergarten park close to the Brandenburg Gate. They later said they had identified an Islamist as a suspect and were seeking his arrest. | "According to our latest information, the vehicle drove …
(2026-07-26). Thursday 7/30: Medicare for All Day of Action – Nationwide Rallies & Actions. indybay.org SF Bay Area, Northern CA, and beyond | Find an event near you: act.medicare4all.org/event/doa/search/…
(2026-07-26). Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential bid with Milei support. aljazeera.com Flavio Bolsonaro, son of disgraced former Brazilian President Jair, has launched his bid to unseat President Lula.
(2026-07-26). Officials in firing line over illegal foreigners' hunts. tribune.com.pk 
Two wildlife officials have been suspended over allegations of facilitating illegal hunting by foreign nationals at the Changa Manga Reserve, while a three-member inquiry committee has been constituted. | According to a notification, Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Osama Yousaf posted in Kasur district and Nadeem Zafar in Changa Manga have been suspended with immediate effect over alleged negligence, misconduct and facilitation of illegal hunting. | The inquiry committee will be headed by Sargodha Deputy Chief Wildlife Ranger Naeem Tahir with Jhan Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Muhammad Saleem Sargana and Muh…
(2026-07-26). Saturday 7/25: Footprint America: a San Francisco walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-07-26). Joshua comes back twice to knock out Prenga and set up Fury showdown. aljazeera.com Anthony Joshua survives two knockdowns by Albania's Kristian Prenga before winning the fight in the second round.
(2026-07-26). Ex-IG Explains Why Delhi Police Action Against Students Must be Probed. ummid.com The use of force by personnel in plain clothes against students and children during the 'Parliament March' held at Jantar Mantar on July 20, 2026 was Illegal, Unlawful, Excessive, Punitive, and Repressive.
(2026-07-26). China stocks fall as trading volume hits three-month low. ecns.cn More than 4,900 Chinese stocks declined on Friday, as combined turnover on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges fell to 1.93 trillion yuan (about 269 billion U.S. dollars), the lowest level in more than three months, according to CLS, China's leading financial news agency.
(2026-07-26). Is Britain's New Energy Secretary Even Crazier than Mad Ed? wattsupwiththat.com Energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh wants full Net Zero by 2030.
(2026-07-26). ILWU 10&6 Picket At C&H Crockett Refinery Workers Hit By Car & Pickets Stop Scabs At Plant. indybay.org Hundreds of ILWU Local 10 longshore workers rallied to stop the working of the Tai Herald sugar ship from the Negros Island in the Philippines. Picketers were hit by a scab worker and the workers were successful in getting him arrested.
(2026-07-26). Why ASEAN Must Prepare for AI Threats That Will Not Wait for Consensus. moderndiplomacy.eu In July 2026, OpenAI models undergoing an internal cyber evaluation escaped the intended boundaries of the test and compromised parts of Hugging Face's production infrastructure. The models chained vulnerabilities across both organizations to obtain answers from Hugging Face's production database. OpenAI called it an "unprecedented cyber incident." A narrow evaluation objective had driven an intrusion …
(2026-07-26). NEET Needs Fundamental Restructuring, Not Cosmetic Fixes. ummid.com The recurring crises surrounding National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) demonstrate that the problem lies not merely in its implementation but in the design of the system itself.
(2026-07-26). Saturday 7/25: ICE = Evil: Human Banner on SF Ocean Beach Protest. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121 | Please sign up. Need more people!
(2026-07-26). Kuchu Puchu Ab Toh Resign Kr Do: Girl in Bridal Dress at Jantar Mantar. ummid.com A girl-student from Indira Nagar, Delhi Friday came at Jantar Mantar in bridal dress and carrying a placard reading 'Kuchu Puchu Ab Toh Resign Kr Do' to amplify students' demand of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
(2026-07-26). Saudi vessel sustains minor hull damage after Red Sea attack, state news agency says. al-monitor.com July 24 (Reuters) – A Saudi vessel, NCC MASA, sustained minor hull damage after it was attacked while sailing in the Red Sea on Friday, Saudi state news agency SPA reported, citing an official source at the General Transport Authority.The vessel continued to its destination after checks confirmed it and its crew were safe, SPA said. (Reporting by Enas Alashray; Editing by Nia Williams)…
(2026-07-26). House of Hope: New film follows a Waldorf-inspired school in the West Bank. aljazeera.com Documentary follows children under occupation and the couple who run a holistic primary school as Israel's war persists.
(2026-07-26). Bolsonaro's son begins Brazil presidential bid with Netanyahu, Milei kudos. aljazeera.com Right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro attracts foreign support, but struggles in polls ahead of matchup with Lula.
(2026-07-26). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-26). CLAT 2027 on Dec 06, Registration Starts on Aug 03, 2026. ummid.com The Common Law Admission Test 2027 (CLAT 2027) will be held on December 06, 2026 whereas the registration and online application process for CLAT 2027 will commence on August 03, 2026, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) said.
(2026-07-26). Can Zimbabwe's mineral ambitions benefit smaller producers? aljazeera.com Zimbabwe wants to process more minerals at home, but smaller miners fear being left behind.
(2026-07-26). Tuesday 8/4: Phonebank for Cori Bush! indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/coribush1/event/918558/…
(2026-07-26). Watch: Lone Mumbai Woman Blocks Police Van With Protesters Inside, Then This Happened. ummid.com A lone Mumbai woman, later identified as Rhiya Ahir, has become one of the defining faces of the Gen Z Protests in India, after she blocked Police Van packed with the Mumbaikars protesting Delhi Police brutality against students.
(2026-07-26). Guterres meets Sharaa on first visit to Damascus by UN chief in 17 years. al-monitor.com By Tala Ramadan and Kinda MakiehDAMASCUS, July 25 (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pledged help for Syrian reconstruction on Saturday during the first visit to Damascus by a serving United Nations chief since 2009, before the start of a civil war that killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions.Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa received Guterres at the presidential palace in Damascus, state news agency SANA said, without providing further details.
(2026-07-26). Friday 7/31: US Premier Screening of "When ICE Melts — Testimonies from The Front Lines" indybay.org For Link Go To | laborfest.net/2026/event/us-premier-scre……
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). The State's War On The Left Didn't Begin With Trump. popularresistance.org The Trump administration's drive to turn the machinery of counterterrorism against left-wing movements worldwide kicked into a higher gear this month surrounding its convening of an international "Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism." | On July 16, 2026, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau stood before representatives of over 60 nations assembled for the global summit in Washington, D.C. to introduce his boss, Secretary of State Marco Rubio. As he opened for the arch neoconservative, Landau told those assembled, "For those of us who grew up in the 1970s, the topic that we're going to be…
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). Indian-funded propaganda network exposed. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-07-26). Trump says he proceed with nuclear deal unless Saudis join Abraham Accords. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland and Timothy GardnerWASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Friday said he would not go forward with a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia unless the Saudis agreed to a normalization in relations with Israel under theAbraham Accords.The U.S. Department of Energy said on Wednesday that Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi counterpart Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman had signed an agreement on developing the first commercial nuclear reactors in oil-rich Saudi Arabia and that it would next go to Congress for review.
(2026-07-26). Israel arrests nine at Tel Aviv protest against West Bank settler violence. aljazeera.com Protest group says at least 200 demonstrated in Israeli capital a day after major escalation of West Bank violence.
(2026-07-26). Dharmendra Pradhans's fake resignation letter viral. ummid.com Amidst the escalating demands of his resignation, a fake letter is viral on social media claiming Dharmendra Pradhan has indeed resigned as Union Education Minister.
(2026-07-26). A Perilous Connection: Donald Trump and Nuclear War. moderndiplomacy.eu "As to [nuclear war] dangers arising from an American president, the best protection is not to elect one."-General Maxwell D. Taylor (ret.), 14 March 1976.[1] More than fifty years ago, retired USA four-star general Maxwell D. Taylor sent me a handwritten letter (copy attached hereto) concerning US presidential irrationality and nuclear war. At that time, …
(2026-07-26). PTI rallies support for August 5 protest. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Saturday accused the government of corruption, economic mismanagement and political victimisation, urging citizens to participate in the party's August 5 protest. | Addressing a news conference, Raja criticised the government's handling of basic commodities, fuel prices and public expenditure, while reaffirming the party's resolve to continue what he described as its struggle for public rights. | Raja expressed concern over the agricultural crisis, alleging that between four million and 4.5 million metric tonnes of wheat, potentially rising…
(2026-07-26). India: When the streets came alive with new hope and people's people. links.org.au 
The people of India have suffered enough. They now demand answers and accountability, reports Dipankar Bhattacharya. Plus statements by Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation.
(2026-07-26). French wildfires trigger mass evacuations around Bordeaux. aljazeera.com Around 200,000 people have been evacuated around Bordeaux as wildfires tear through southwestern France.
(2026-07-26). 9th Environment and Development Think Tank Forum focuses on AI-driven green development. ecns.cn The 9th Environment and Development Think Tank Forum opened Friday in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, bringing together more than 100 experts to discuss AI driven research, ecosystem protection and green energy development.
(2026-07-26). Comicomment: A 'tariff bridge to nowhere' built on the edge of legality. ecns.cn A bridge built on the edge of a cliff may appear to lead forward, but when rules become stepping stones, the fall may come sooner than expected.
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). 'Padhai aur Ladai Saath Chalegi': Students Hold Ground in Delhi, Other Cities. ummid.com Hundreds of thousands of students, many of them supported by their parents and friends, are currently protesting in various cities of India against NEET Paper Leak, and seeking accountability from the Narendra Modi government and resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
(2026-07-26). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-26). While the world talks about The Odyssey, Greece makes its 'Achilles Shield' move: to be developed jointly with Israel. strategic-culture.su The Greek government has brought the Shield of Achilles back into the spotlight. However, this time, the legendary shield will not be forged by Hephaestus, the god of metallurgy, but produced by Israel. | Join us on , , and .
(2026-07-26). Hong Kong teachers call for closer collaboration with mainland on space education. ecns.cn A 20-day science and technology training camp for Hong Kong secondary school students and teachers kicked off in Beijing on Monday, with over 300 participants engaging in hands-on activities in new energy, aerospace and engineering technology, robotics and artificial intelligence.
(2026-07-26). pride untamed: escaping the cult of queer memory. indybay.org the san francisco police department descended on a bunch of queers to beat the law into them, and everything that followed is up for debate. but are we describing 1966, or 2026? unfortunately, in a poetic, if depressing, continuation of historical queer subjugation, this was san francisco pride weekend, 2026.
(2026-07-26). Chinese mathematician Deng Yu calls Fields Medal award 'immense honor'. ecns.cn Chinese mathematician Deng Yu said at a press conference after receiving the Fields Medal award held in Philadelphia, the U.S., on Thursday that it is an immense honor to see his name placed alongside those of the great mathematicians he has long admired.
(2026-07-26). Milei Faces New Phase Of Opposition On The Streets Of Argentina. popularresistance.org The World Cup did not pacify the unions, students, and opponents of Milei's government in Argentina. They continued their mobilizations against the administration's radical neoliberal austerity plan even while the country was competing in the World Cup finals. On the other hand, the administration did take advantage of this football frenzy to quietly approve oil exploration by a foreign company and sought Senate approval to increase the amount of land that foreigners can own in Argentina. | This radical neoliberal agenda has been steadily advancing since the start of Milei's term in December 2023.
(2026-07-26). ECC approves Rs4.2b PASSCO package. tribune.com.pk 
The government has approved a Rs4.188 billion severance package for employees of the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (Passco), linking its implementation to the disposal of wheat stocks and third-party validation as part of plans to wind up the state-owned entity. | The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved the severance package with the stipulation that the entire process would be validated by an independent third party and completed by December 2026. | During discussions at the ECC meeting, Special Assistant to the PM on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar K…
(2026-07-26). Palestinians hope UNESCO designation halts Israeli push at West Bank site. al-monitor.com By Ali SawaftaRAMALLAH, West Bank, July 25 (Reuters) – Palestinian officials welcomed UNESCO's designation of Sebastia in the occupied West Bank as a World Heritage site, hoping it will prevent Israel extending its control at the ancient village, while Israel condemned it as a political decision.
(2026-07-26). Henan's steel furniture hub sees booming export orders. ecns.cn Pangcun Town in Luoyang, Henan Province, known as China's "Steel Furniture Capital," is seeing strong export demand, with factories rushing to fulfill overseas orders.
(2026-07-26). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-26). Saturday 7/25: Virtual Screening of "Britain's WWI Debt Crisis & Palestine" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YKSD……
(2026-07-26). Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l Airport handles 33.6 million passengers in H1. ecns.cn Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport handled 33.6 million passengers in the first half of 2026, up 3.2% year on year, airport authorities said Friday.
(2026-07-26). Pakistan vows stronger ties with SCO states. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to stronger bilateral cooperation during meetings with his Belarusian, Kazakh, Tajik and Uzbek counterparts on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers' (SCO-CFM) meeting in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan. | According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the foreign minister met his Belarusian counterpart, Maxim Ryzhenkov, with the two sides reviewing bilateral relations and reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperation across a range of sectors. | "The two min…
(2026-07-26). Sunday 8/9: Solidarity With Argentine Workers!! indybay.org 2973 16th St., Suite 300, San Francisco…
(2026-07-26). China's New AI Alliance: Why WAICO Could Reshape Global AI Governance. moderndiplomacy.eu From July 17 to 20, the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) was held in Shanghai, China. In this context, China was trying to promote international cooperation in AI governance; developing countries generally face shortcomings such as a weak foundation and a severe shortage of specialized talent. In this regard, I think China can help …
(2026-07-26). Pak committed to regional peace: interior minister. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to regional peace and economic growth as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with British House of Lords member Lord Zamir Choudrey in Islamabad, where both leaders discussed regional stability and investment opportunities. | During the meeting, Lord Zamir Choudrey praised Pakistan's efforts to promote peace in the region, commending the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for what he described as their "commendable efforts" toward ensuring stability. | He also noted that the positive policies are creating greater opportunities for inv…
(2026-07-26). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Steps, Link. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra is publishing on its official website dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Saturday July 25, 2026 CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment result of the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-26). Malegaon Joins Protest for Protection of Jauhar University, Students Rights. ummid.com As student movements continue to gain momentum across India over issues concerning educational justice and democratic rights, Bedari Foundation has announced a special public gathering in Malegaon to express solidarity with the students protesting at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, and to support the movement for the protection of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, Rampur.
(2026-07-26). Saturday 7/25: ICE Out! Nationwide Protest Vigils for Murders of Lorenzo & Johan. indybay.org SF Bay Area, California and beyond | Find a vigil to demand justice near you: www.mobilize.us/disappearedinamerica/…
(2026-07-26). Washington Slaps Tariffs On 60 Nations Citing 'Forced Labor'. popularresistance.org The White House will impose tariffs of 10 to 12.5 percent on imports from 60 countries accounting for 99 percent of all US imports, claiming these nations have "inadequately" enforced bans on goods produced by forced labor. | The levies take effect as temporary 10 percent worldwide tariffs expire, and are imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which US President Donald Trump turned to after the Supreme Court struck down the tariffs he imposed under emergency economic powers and forced his administration to refund importers.
(2026-07-26). Two Chinese scholars win world's top Maths prize for solving century-old problems. ecns.cn Chinese mathematicians Deng Yu and Wang Hong were awarded the Fields Medals at the opening ceremony of the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia on Thursday, marking the first time Chinese mathematicians have won the prestigious honor.
(2026-07-26). Yangtze River ports handle 1.97 billion tons of cargo in H1. ecns.cn Ports along the Yangtze River, China's longest waterway, handled 1.97 billion metric tons of cargo in the first half of 2026, according to the Changjiang River Administration of Navigational Affairs (CJRNA).
(2026-07-26). The Data Center Fight Is Going Global. popularresistance.org Earlier this year, Gallup asked a national sample of Americans whether they would support an AI data center being built in their local area. Seventy-one percent opposed it, 48 percent of them strongly. Opposition to living near a nuclear power plant was markedly lower, at 53 percent. Republicans, Democrats and independents all rejected data centers. Asked why, respondents most often pointed to environmental concerns: water, energy, land use, noise and air pollution — and the lack of community consent.
(2026-07-26). Delhi Police Baton Charge, Hurl Tear Gas Shells on Students, Youth. ummid.com Delhi Police Monday July 20, 2026 baton charged and hurled tear gas shells on students and youth protesting against paper leaks, unemployment, inflation and other issues plaguing the country today under the Narendra Modi government.
(2026-07-26). Cross-Strait youth exchange activity opens in east China with 400 participants. ecns.cn The 7th Cross-Strait Youth Round Taihu Lake Exchange Activity opened Wednesday in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, with more than 400 participants from across the Taiwan Strait.
(2026-07-26). Yemen's Houthis target Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthis say they have targeted oil facilities in Saudi Arabia owned by Aramco.
(2026-07-26). 'Defeat of Arrogance': Reactions Pour in After Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation. ummid.com Defeat of this arrogant government, and a huge step towards reshaping India's education system, political leaders said after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister Saturday July 25, 2026.
(2026-07-26). 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.
(2026-07-26). LHC grants bail in Libya boat tragedy case. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has granted post-arrest bail to a man accused in a human-smuggling case linked to a migrant boat that capsized off the Libyan coast, killing 73 people. | The court ruled that the mere transfer of money into an accused's bank account is insufficient to establish guilt unless it is directly connected to his knowing involvement in a criminal network. | Justice Muhammad Amjad Rafiq, while deciding…
(2026-07-26). Across Borders and Prison Walls: Keeping Families Connected During the Libya—Chad Conflict. icrc.org Long before the crises that followed 2011, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had already built a long and sometimes difficult history of humanitarian engagement in Libya and across its borders.
(2026-07-26). How transnational movements can shield African civil spaces. globalvoices.org 
(2026-07-26). Foreign arrivals to China rise 20.4% in H1. ecns.cn China recorded 22.91 million foreign arrivals in the first half of 2026, up 20.4% year on year, as expanded visa-free policies continued to boost cross-border travel, a public security official said on Friday.
(2026-07-26). Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS Rank List 2026: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) is publishing soon on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' and 'tnhealth.tn.gov.in' the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2026 (NEET UG 2026) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-07-26). DTE Maha Post HSC 2026 D Pharmacy Admission: Last Date Changed. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended, for the second time, the last date of application and submission of online form for admission in First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) for the year 2026-2027.
(2026-07-26). End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists in Yemen. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Muhammad Aidha's car in the yard of a police station, where it had been moved to after an explosive device planted in the car detonated and killed him, in Mukalla, Yemen, June 25, 2026. | © 2026 Reuters…
(2026-07-26). How much National Testing Agency earns, Govt data reveals. ummid.com The Narendra Modi Government Wednesday July 22, 2026 released a comprehensive data showing how much the National Testing Agency (NTA) has earned and how many exams it conducted along with the details of appeared students.
(2026-07-26). 'The Odyssey' sparks IMAX stampede – and a backlash! tribune.com.pk 
Box office phenomenon "The Odyssey" by Christopher Nolan has been a powerful promotional tool for IMAX cinema technology, but it has also provoked a backlash online about its perceived elitism. | Nolan became the first director ever to use the highest resolution 70mm IMAX film with a specially designed camera to shoot the whole of his epic movie about ancient Greek hero Odysseus. | With demand high for the best possible viewing experience, some IMAX cinemas have been booked out weeks in advance, with screen owners putting on extra showings in late or even midnight slots. | The catch? Only 41 cinemas worldwide…
(2026-07-26). Syria bus crash kills at least 35. al-monitor.com A crash between two passenger buses in a central-eastern desert region of Syria on Saturday killed at least 35 people, state media said. | News agency SANA, quoting a health ministry official, also said 30 others were injured in the "collision between two passenger buses on the Damascus-Deir Ezzor road".
(2026-07-26). Statement of Two People Recently Subpoenaed in Relation to a Grand Jury Investigation. indybay.org
(2026-07-26). Frequently asked questions: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Ukraine: "I don't just want to get around. I want to walk properly again" icrc.org
(2026-07-26). The Return of General Surovikin. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-07-26). Frequently asked questions: The ICRC's approach to confidentiality. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). ICRC working paper on six ICT-related threats faced by civilian populations. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Water and habitat in conflict – 2026 Briefer. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Mowlid Omar Siyad, aka Bisle, arrested in the Somali region of Ethiopia. indybay.org
(2026-07-26). Reflecting on a 22-year legacy: First Roundtable on the ICRC's Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). China In Photos: Crime falls by double digits in first half of 2026. ecns.cn
(2026-07-26). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). ICRC statement on The New Yorker article. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). National Committees on IHL: Guidance on composition and roles. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Donetsk: Lives transformed by the hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-07-26). Thursday 7/30: Medicare for All Day of Action – Santa Clara Rally. indybay.org Rep. Ro Khanna's Santa Clara Office | 3150 De La Cruz Boulevard | Santa Clara, CA 95054…
(2026-07-26). Il pieno della verità : il cuscinetto fiscale si sgonfia, la guerra comincia. strategic-culture.su Chi è davvero responsabile del fatto che in Italia il carburante diventi ogni giorno sempre più costoso? | Segue nostro Chi ha fatto benzina negli ultimi venti giorni ha già capito tutto, senza bisogno di leggere un rapporto dell'Agenzia Internazionale per l'Energia. Il 23 luglio il gasolio al self service sulla rete ordinaria viaggiava a 2,141 euro al litro, la benzina a 1,957; in autostrada, dopo il casello, il diesel toccava 2,213. I…
(2026-07-26). Africa facing $10-$20 billion economic hit from 'super' El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns. tribune.com.pk 
An impending "super" El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10 billion to $20 billion hit on affected African countries and trigger mass migration from hard-hit areas, the African Development Bank's top climate expert told Reuters. | Forecasters are warning that the El Niño weather pattern — which often drives severe droughts, flooding and storms in Africa — could turn into one of the strongest ever seen if current Pacific Ocean warming trends continue. | As well as the threat to food and water security, government finances and banking sectors could also be undermined if disasters d…
(2026-07-25). ADA's 36th birthday: Celebrate but keep fighting. iacenter.org By Edward Yudelovich July 24, 2026 As this July 26 approaches. marking the 36th anniversary of the passage of the landmark Civil Rights law, the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA, the spectre of the loss of all or most of the hard-fought gains of the U.S. disability justice and rights movement looms throughout the land. On July 24, 2025, Bigot in Chief Donald J. Trump, in an ableist, racist executive order proclaimed: "Endemic vagrancy, disorderly behavior, sudden confrontations, and violent attacks have made our cities unsafe. … the overwhelming majority of these individuals are addicted to drugs, have a…
(2026-07-25). Milwaukee, July 26, 2026: No Air and Water Show! MONEY FOR JOBS AND EDUCATION, NOT FOR WAR AND OCCUPATION! wibailoutpeople.org Meeting location: 2288 N Lake DrTime/date: Sun, Jul 26th @ noonWhat: this will be a march-style "parade" with puppets, it will be one mile long Bring banners, flags, and puppets. Bring friends, family, and strangers! Come with us to tell the Air & Water Show we will NOT accept any more war propaganda in Milwaukee! …
(2026-07-25). Israel accused of 'buying Pacific votes' over plan to open Nauru embassy in Jerusalem. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A New Zealand national solidarity group for Palestine has condemned plans by Nauru to open an embassy in Jerusalem as an "alarming indication" of Israel diplomacy consolidating illegal occupation of Palestinian Territory and "buying Pacific votes" at the United Nations. "Nearly half of the countries with embassies in Jerusalem are from the…
(2026-07-25). Can Russia Establish Peace as Basis for Advancing Sudan's Development? moderndiplomacy.eu Russia and Sudan established diplomatic relations after the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991. Prior to that, the Soviet Union had closely knit ties with the country. Until today, historical evidence clearly shows Russia's rising interest in Sudan. Looking beyond at examples, a clear pattern emerges in the Central African Republic (CAR) and in the Saharan …
(2026-07-25). Our Moncada today is to save the Homeland. radiohc.cu Author: Freddy Pérez Cabrera | internet@granma.cu | The deepest conviction, that inspired by the heroes and martyrs of July 26th, and despite the adverse conditions facing the nation, the main task of all revolutionaries is to save the Revolution and the Homeland, was unequivocally expressed by Susely Morfa González, member of the Party's Central Committee and its first secretary in this territory, during her address at the provincial event commemorating National Rebellion Day. | The event, which was attended by the Vice President of the Republic, Salvador Valdés Mesa; Yudí Rodríguez Hernández, member of the Secr…
(2026-07-25). Esclusiva: Iran—Pakistan, cosa sta realmente accadendo sul fronte diplomatico. strategic-culture.su Resta comunque il fatto che una parte significativa dei Paesi del Golfo Persico sembra iniziare a diversificare la propria dipendenza esclusiva dalle garanzie di sicurezza offerte dagli Stati Uniti, cercando nuove forme di protezione non americane. Il Pakistan si trova ora nella posizione di decidere fino a che punto sia disposto a spingersi, senza compromettere le relazioni faticosamente costruite con il vicino Iran, relazioni incoraggiate e sostenute dalla Cina.