(2026-07-12). Strait of Hormuz shut after US launches fresh strikes on Iran following IRGC attacks ships. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States carried out a fresh round of airstrikes on Iran on Saturday after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) allegedly attacked the Cyprus-flagged container ship M/V GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the US military. | The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the attack on the commercial vessel left one civilian crew member missing. It added that the ship caught fire, suffered heavy damage to its engine room, and could no longer continue its journey. | In a post on X, CENTCOM said Iran had been given another chance to follow previous agreements after earlier atta…
(2026-07-12). Iran, US trade more strikes as fighting escalates. newarab.com 
Iran said Sunday it was closing the The latest exchange of fire was sparked by another Iranian attack on a commercial ship in the strait, whose crew were forced to abandon the vessel after it went up in flames. | The escalation is the latest to undermine an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at endi…
(2026-07-12). Gulf states condemn Iran attacks as conflict with US escalates. newarab.com 
Good afternoon and welcome to our new live page covering events in the Middle East. | You can track developments from earlier today by visiting our These are the key events on Sunday afternoon: | •
(2026-07-12). Saturday 7/18: "No Neutrals There, Labor Zionism, & the Struggle For Palestine" Book Presentation & Panel. indybay.org Henry Schmidt Room | ILWU Local 10 | 400 North Point St. | San Francisco…
(2026-07-12). Does the Tail Wag the Dog? Implausible Deniability and the Fomenting of Anti-Semitism. indybay.org Fomenting historic anti-semitism while justifying genocide…
(2026-07-12). Irish government steps up its funding of genocide-backing Palantir. thecanary.co 
Micheál Martin's toxic government has doubled down on backing one of the world's most nakedly criminal corporations, by allowing the Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) to increase its shares in the murderous Palantir. The Ditch reports the following: The Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) held 22,073 shares in Palantir valued at ‚Ǩ3.34 million at the […] | By
(2026-07-12). Satrmer govt didn't do enough to stop Israeli war crimes in Gaza: UK PM-in-waiting. ummid.com Andy Burnham, the prospective Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has apologised for the response of the Labour Party under Keir Starmer to the Israel's genocide in Gaza, saying that they 'didn't get it right' and should 'do better' under his leadership.
(2026-07-12). 'Cultural genocide' in Xinjiang? Central Asian journalists see something very different. ecns.cn Two groups of journalists from Central Asian media outlets recently travelled to Aksu prefecture and Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northern and southern Xinjiang, documenting what they say is the careful preservation of ethnic minority culture and rejecting allegations of "cultural genocide" outright.
(2026-07-12). 120000 reasons not to forget: Poland slams Ukraine over Volhynia genocide, 'Reconciliation isn't…'. hindustantimes.com Polish President Karol Nawrocki said reconciliation with Ukraine must not come at the cost of forgetting the victims of the Volhynia massacres during World War II. Speaking at commemorations marking the anniversary of the 1943 killings, Nawrocki criticized symbols associated with the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), while calling for truth and remembrance. Poland officially recognizes the massacres as genocide, whereas Ukraine refers to them as the Volhynian Tragedy and disputes that classification. Watch the full remarks and the latest developments in the histo…
(2026-07-12). Israel lobby groups demand Burnham roll back even milksop Gaza comments. thecanary.co 
Israel lobby groups wasted no time in demanding Andy Burnham pull back from even his watery comments on Israel's crimes in Gaza. Burnham refused last week to call the genocide a genocide. Instead, he said Labour "didn't get right" its response. That would be Keir Starmer endorsing Israel's crimes against humanity by cutting off fuel […] | By
(2026-07-12). Elián González: "However tired the Cuban people may be, they know where the evil lies" radiohc.cu Aníbal Malvar | Elián González, little Eliancito, the rafter child who saw his mother die during the crossing from Cuba to Miami in 1999 and made headlines in newspapers around the world, is today, at 32 years old, a deputy in the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba. "I didn't get involved in politics. In Cuba, there are several ways to become a member of parliament. One is through selection in the neighborhoods, in the districts, where you can start as a delegate. Another way, as in my case, is for grassroots organizations to nominate you. I was elected in 2022. And my municipality, Cárdenas, put me on t…
(2026-07-12). Friday 7/17: All Out on July 17! Defend Cuba Against U.S. Imperialism! indybay.org 24th Street Mission BART…
(2026-07-12). Comicomment | No incubator for the demon of militarism. ecns.cn Japan's military-industrial complex is dangerous not simply because it produces weapons, but because it creates the very demand for them. It does not merely serve military expansion—it actively fuels it. Once this self-reinforcing cycle of interests takes hold, it could propel Japan further down the path of remilitarization.
(2026-07-12). Messi asegura que la semifinal contra Inglaterra será un partido "especial" cubadebate.cu El duelo, que se disputará el miércoles en Atlanta, llega 40 años después de que el otro mito argentino, Diego Maradona, liderara un triunfo memorable ante Inglaterra en el Mundial de México, con las heridas aún abiertas de la derrota argentina en la Guerra de Malvinas ante Reino Unido cuatro años antes.
(2026-07-12). Ejército israelí asesina a niña de 8 años en la Franja de Gaza. cubadebate.cu A primera hora de la tarde, Israel lanzó varios bombardeos consecutivos con drones en el barrio de occidental de Sabra, en la ciudad de Gaza (norte), que se han cobrado la vida de al menos cuatro personas, según los hospitales Shifa y Quds. Los centros médicos registraron además la llegada de nueve heridos.
(2026-07-12). Nuevas disposiciones reducen trámites y plazos para la inversión extranjera en Cuba. radiohc.cu El Decreto 153 del Consejo de Ministros, modificativo del decreto 325 que contiene el Reglamento de la Ley de la Inversión Extranjera, fue publicado el jueves en la Gaceta Oficial de la República de Cuba, en su edición ordinaria número 57, con el objetivo de hacer más eficientes y ágiles los procesos asociados a la llegada de capital foráneo al país. | Yanet Vázquez Valdés, viceministra de Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, explicó que las modificaciones forman parte de un conjunto de decisiones anunciadas en noviembre pasado durante la Feria Internacional de La Habana por el vice primer ministro y titu…
(2026-07-12). Sistema Eléctrico de Cuba se recupera paulatinamente, afirman expertos. radiohc.cu El Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN) de Cuba se recupera paulatinamente, este sábado, con la sincronización de Energas Jaruco seis y la entrada en servicio del microsistema occidental, la Central Termoeléctrica (CTE) Antonio Guiteras y Energas Varadero. | La Unión Eléctrica (UNE) informó previamente que la unidad seis de la CTE de Nuevitas ya está sincronizada al microsistema que funciona desde la central provincia de Villa Clara hasta la oriental Holguín, y refirió que se halla igualmente energizada la unidad uno de Felton. | Anunció, asimismo, la posterior sincronización de las unidades uno de Santa Cruz y la ci…
(2026-07-12). Cuídalos, que llegó el verano. cubadebate.cu En algunas ocasiones en este período de intenso calor, animales de diferentes especies, muestran cambios de conducta, signos de malestar o enfermedad, que pueden ser variados e ir desde los signos leves hasta otros más severos, como por ejemplo cuando sufren un golpe de calor.
(2026-07-12). Muere senador Lindsey Graham, político de línea dura incondicional a Donald Trump. cubadebate.cu Su legado político está marcado por su firme apoyo a las intervenciones militares en Irán e Iraq; la estrecha alianza de Estados Unidos e Israel, así como el respaldo Ucrania, país que acababa de visitar. Además, aplaudió el ataque a Venezuela y fue una de las voces más visibles contra Cuba en el Capitolio.
(2026-07-12). Cuban deputy foreign minister denounces U.S. attempt to promote campaign on alleged far-left terrorism. radiohc.cu Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío denounced that the United States government is preparing a ministerial meeting with representatives from some 60 countries to discuss the supposed "danger" posed by what President Donald Trump has called the "resurgence of transnational far-left terrorism." | According to Fernández de Cossío, who cites a report published by The Washington Post, it is "curious that the verb 'resurgence' is being used to refer to something no one has ever heard of." | The diplomat believes that the initiative cannot be separated from the internal political context of the Unit…
(2026-07-12). Tras restablecimiento del SEN, la Unión Eléctrica pronostica 1757 MW de afectación en pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu Se encuentran en avería las unidades 6 y 8 de la CTE Mariel, y la unidad 2 de la CTE Felton. Se encuentran en mantenimiento la unidad 3 de la CTE Habana, la unidad 5 de la CTE Nuevitas y las unidades 5 y 6 de la CTE Renté. Las limitaciones en la generación térmica son de 667 MW.
(2026-07-12). Muere exemir de Catar, padre de la modernización del país árabe y amigo de Cuba. cubadebate.cu En mayo de 2001, el líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro, realizó una visita oficial a Doha, considerada uno de los momentos más significativos en las relaciones entre La Habana y la región del golfo Pérsico, en una etapa marcada por el interés de Doha en diversificar sus vínculos políticos más allá de sus socios tradicionales.
(2026-07-12). Madres boricuas se aponen al uso de Puerto Rico para guerras en el Caribe. cubadebate.cu "Los terrenos de la antigua Base Naval Roosevelt Roads, en Ceiba, continúan representando un grave problema ambiental y un símbolo del militarismo estadounidense en Puerto Rico", aseguró la activista. Rechazamos que Puerto Rico sea utilizado para apoyar una eventual intervención militar contra Cuba, agregó.
(2026-07-12). øQué equipos disputarán la gran final del Mundial 2026? cubadebate.cu La mesa está servida y el Mundial entra en su recta decisiva. Francia y España, Inglaterra y Argentina, se enfrentarán en las semifinales por un boleto a la gran final. La emoción está garantizada. Dinos ahora: øa quién favorece tu voto? Participa en la nueva encuesta de Cubadebate.
(2026-07-12). Plankton decline, 'Soylent Green' and the future of civilization. resourceinsights.blogspot.com Last week I watched the 1973 dystopian film thriller "Soylent | Green" for the first time in probably 30 years. The film depicts a | society in which climate change has put most of the world into a hellish, | near perpetual heat wave (at least during the summer), dramatically | increased the inequality of wealth (with the fortunate few living in | luxury apartments with air-conditioning), and caused a scarcity of food | such that most people are reduced to eating what is called "soylent," a | processed wafer-like food that supplies essential nutrients (the | prod…
(2026-07-12). Why was Bosnian support for Palestine so passionate during the World Cup? thecanary.co 
The sight of Bosnian fans at the World Cup raising Palestinian flags, chanting for Gaza, and showing solidarity in the stands and on American streets was more than just sympathy for a people enduring a cruel war. Rather, it seemed like a retrieval of a personal and collective memory that has not left them for […] | By
(2026-07-12). What ceasefire? People still being killed and Gaza still under siege. asiapacificreport.nz 
As Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal denied the undeniable at the Bondi Royal Commission this week, not much is changing in Gaza, and Trump's Board of Peace stands by idly. Michael West Media with the latest. COMMENTARY: By Cathy Peters In a move that's been largely unreported in Australia and New Zealand,…
(2026-07-12). Israel kills five people, including a girl, in Gaza. newarab.com 
Medics said Israeli gunfire directed at a tent encampment on the eastern side of the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza killed nine-year-old Tala Abu Matar. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the girl's death. | An airstrike at a metal foundry in Gaza City's Sabra neighbourhood killed four people. Wi…
(2026-07-12). Sources allege Palestinian Authority hospitals are treating members of Israeli occupation backed anti-Hamas armed groups. thecanary.co 
According to Quds News Network, sources claim the Palestinian Authority (PA) has begun providing medical treatment for members of armed groups in Gaza accused of collaborating with "Israel" — admitting them to hospitals in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian Authority treats collaborators with "Israel" in its hospitals This follows the Zionist regime's refusal to receive […] | By
(2026-07-12). The Ongoing Deterioration of Dr. Abu Safiya and The Crisis of Medical Neutrality. ummid.com In the early hours of December 27, 2024, Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya, Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, walked in his white medical coat toward Israeli military vehicles surrounding the facility, then the last major hospital still functioning in northern Gaza. Minutes later, he was arrested without charge.
(2026-07-12). The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross‚ÄØ. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Venezuela Blasts Colombian President-Elect's 'Reconstruction' Remarks, Reaffirms Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( During a public event on Friday, July 10, De la Espriella
(2026-07-12). Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to 4,333. geo.tv 
Rescuers take a break beneath a collapsed structure during search and recovery operations in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on July 11, 2026, following twin earthquakes that struck the region. — AFPThe death toll in Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes last month has…
(2026-07-12). Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed as vessel hit. newarab.com 
Iran on Sunday said it closed the "A vessel that had jeopardised maritime security by switching off its systems was struck and brought to a halt," the Navy of The statement said several ships attempted to move through th…
(2026-07-12). NATO vassals buy Trump 'unity' with $160 billion bribe. thealtworld.com One can only imagine the scenes of obsequiousness and utter debasement as European politicians lined up to kiss Trump's ring. | What a turnaround. The NATO summit this week was heading for an almighty crash, its leaders were bracing for impact, and then, suddenly, at the last moment, the alliance pulled out of a nosedive, and everyone was happy ever after. | What happened? U.S. President Donald Trump came to Ankara in a fury over bashing the Europeans. Then the mood swung like a person who just got his rocks off. He was bought off with a $160 billion pledge from the European and Canadian NATO vassals. Money talks…
(2026-07-12). Vale Derryn Hinch — the man who named them and shamed them. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-07-12). Maharashtra 11th FYJC 2026 Girls Special Round from July 10. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra has published the Schedule of the FYJC 2026 or Class 11 Girls Special Round (Special Round 2) Admission Schedule on its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in'.
(2026-07-12). Maharashtra Direct 2nd-yr Pharmacy Admission 2026: Registration Starts. ummid.com Online registration for the students seeking admission in DSP 2026 – Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Pharmacy (B. Pharmacy), has started through the official website dsp2026.mahacet.org.in.
(2026-07-12). Well, At Least Lindsey Graham Is Dead. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The only positive thing about the Iran war The bloodthirsty South Carolina senator breathed his last on Saturday, succumbing to what
(2026-07-12). Xi, Kim exchange congratulations over 65th anniversary of China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), exchanged congratulations on Saturday over the 65th anniversary of the signing of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance.
(2026-07-12). FCRA India, NGOs and Foreign Funding. ummid.com At another level recently, the Union Home Ministry in India has promulgated a new FCRA which seeks to restrict the activities of NGO's receiving foreign funds.
(2026-07-12). High-tech equipment aids flood rescue efforts in Guangxi. ecns.cn High-tech equipment and joint rescue teams have been deployed in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to respond to severe flooding caused by Typhoon Maysak.
(2026-07-12). More Americans Now View Israel Negatively: Latest Survey. ummid.com The attitude of Americans toward both the Israeli people and the Israeli government has turned more negative in the past few years, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
(2026-07-12). Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China, threatens days of heavy rain. geo.tv 
Farmland is flooded by heavy rain brought by Typhoon Bavi in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 12, 2026.— Reuters Bavi triggers landslide, floods after striking China's east coast.Taiwan reports 134 injuries, hundreds of flights cancelled.Forecasters warn of prolonged,…
(2026-07-12). NATO's Bipolar Summit in Ankara. ummid.com Donald Trump turned NATO's Ankara summit into a one-man show – reviving Iran hostilities, threatening Spain, demanding Greenland, and needling allies – while Secretary-General Mark Rutte's flattery-and-spending strategy kept the alliance intact.
(2026-07-12). China, Namibia announce to build community with shared future for new era. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era during their talks held Friday in Beijing.
(2026-07-12). Morocco's partnership with Beijing shifts economic power from Europe to China. moderndiplomacy.eu Several years ago, the European Union regarded the Kingdom of Morocco mostly as an unchanging economic partner, a proximate market, and a suitable industrial hub for European firms, especially in the automotive, aerospace, and textile segments. Over time, however, the economic settings have transformed. Currently, the Kingdom is no longer merely a production site for …
(2026-07-12). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-07-12). Germany: Interior ministers are calling for a crackdown on Indymedia and "left-wing extremists" indybay.org Apparently the ministers of interior of the german federal states are urging the minister of interior of germany to outlaw de.indymedia.org. | This isn't law yet. | German indymedia's statement is below.
(2026-07-12). Tuesday 7/28: 160th Anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers – our California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail. indybay.org California State Capitol – West Steps | Capitol Mall & 10th Street | Downtown Sacramento, CA…
(2026-07-12). Thursday 7/9: Operation North Star. indybay.org Naval Postgraduate School SLOAT AVE GATE 1 University Way Monterey…
(2026-07-12). Saturday 7/18: Show Me Your Bottom Line: Art and Eco-Punishment. indybay.org 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-07-12). England, Argentina to renew rivalry in World Cup semi-final. newarab.com 
England and The South Americans and their talisman Lionel Messi must defeat England in Atlanta to keep alive their hopes of becoming the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962. | England and their key partnership of Jude Bellingham and Har…
(2026-07-12). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-07-12). NATO's Ankara Moment: From Consolidation to Burden Sharing. juancole.com Exeter, UK (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The NATO Summit held in Ankara on July 7-8, 2026, was not merely a diplomatic gathering; it was a moment of consolidation for an alliance searching for a new rationale in a rapidly reordering international system. Hosting the summit at the presidential complex, President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan presided over one of the most consequential meetings of his political career, one that coincided with a series of announcements — from a possible lifting of Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions to the prospect of T&u…
(2026-07-12). Why was a Japanese journalist punched in the face in Taiwan. ecns.cn Why was a Japanese journalist punched in the face in Taiwan? And here's the backstory explaining why the incident stirred up so much anger.
(2026-07-12). JEECUP 2026 Poly Round 2 Allotment Result 2026 Today: Steps to Check. ummid.com The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) is declaring today i.e. Friday July 10, 2026 the UP Polytechnic Round 2 Seat Allotment Result on its official website 'jeecup.admissions.nic.in'.
(2026-07-12). Monday 7/13: Vigil for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Killed by ICE in Houston. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-07-12). President Ramaphosa mourns the deaths of young sportsmen. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa mourns the deaths of young sportsmen | President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended condolences to the families of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams and former South African Rugby Under-18 prop Luqobo Makwedini, following the announcement of their deaths on Saturday. ⚪ Adams, 25, who participated in Bafana Bafana's matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was found deceased at his Cape Town home. ⚪ Makwedini, 20, passed away after reportedly suffering cardiac arrest during a training session of his French-based rugby team. ⚪ "It is particularly tragic that we are suffering th…
(2026-07-12). IBM unpacks rack mount systems to address data center space, cost constraints. ummid.com Tech giant IBM has introduced its first rack mount and single frame systems – IBM z17 and IBM LinuxONE 5, to address data center space and cost constraints.
(2026-07-12). Saturday 7/25: Lunch & Learn: Censorship in Higher Education: The Case of a Tenured Professor. indybay.org Santa Clara County Democratic Party Head Quarters (SCCDP HQ) | 2901 Moorpark Avenue Suite #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2026-07-12). Yi embroidery becomes first Chinese intangible heritage craft in World Cup licensed products. ecns.cn For the first time, a Chinese intangible cultural heritage craft has entered FIFA's official World Cup licensed product system.
(2026-07-12). Bellingham scores twice as England beat Norway 2-1 to reach World Cup semis. aljazeera.com Jude Bellingham scores in extra-time to send England into the World Cup semifinals for first time since 2018.
(2026-07-12). Which teams are in the World Cup semifinals, and what's the match schedule? aljazeera.com Qualified teams, venues, kickoff times, key players, and how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals.
(2026-07-12). China unveils plan to modernize retail sector by 2030. ecns.cn China has released a plan to build a modern retail system by 2030 and foster globally competitive retailers.
(2026-07-12). German parliament backs bill criminalising denial of Israel. newarab.com 
Germany's parliament has backed a bill criminalising the denial of Israel's right to exist, amid growing criticism of Berlin's close ties with Israel amid On Friday, Germany's Bundesrat, the upper house of parliament, approved legislation that would make calls for the abolition of Israel or the denial of its right to exist a criminal offence, carrying a potential prison sentence of up to five years or a fine. | The offence would only apply where such statements are deemed to "encourag…
(2026-07-12). Iran hits Gulf states, closes Hormuz following heavy US strikes. newarab.com 
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of events in the Middle East. | Here are the key developments this morning: | •
| • Tehran claimed it targeted sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Jordan, as well as a vessel in the strait. The UAE said it also intercepted Iranian missile…
(2026-07-12). Protesting UC Irvine's Threatened Palestine Sanctions Against Professor Tiffany Willoughby-Herard. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-12). ISF Football World Cup to kick off in Suzhou this October. ecns.cn A ceremony marking the 100-day countdown to the 2026 International School Sport Federation (ISF) Football World Cup was held at Suzhou Sports Center in Jiangsu Province on Friday.
(2026-07-12). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-07-12). England fans revel in World Cup win over Norway. aljazeera.com Fans celebrated at a London watch party after England's 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals.
(2026-07-12). Is a Turkey—Israel War Actually Coming? moderndiplomacy.eu In March, Israeli F-35s struck three sites in central Syria that Turkish planners had quietly earmarked for a future airbase. No Turkish soldier had set foot there yet — Ankara had not finished the paperwork. But the message needed no translation: Israel would rather bomb a location pre-emptively than let Turkish forces operate from it. …
(2026-07-12). Watergate, White Water and Now, Green Water. indybay.org "Free Davey" supporters chanted and picketed outside the Superior Court of the District of Columbia this morning, where indicted former Olympian slalom canoeist, Davey Hearn, 67 was being arraigned on what supporters describe as false charges of "vandalizing" the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on June 19. During the hearing, Hearn denied any wrongdoing, and his attorney, Mary Dohrmann, entered a plea of not guilty during the brief court session.
(2026-07-12). Sunday 7/12: Palantir in Our Hospitals – How the company is expanding into healthcare. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/cwrGXyy7Sjus2q6……
(2026-07-12). KEAM 2026 Engg First Phase Allotment Out: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has published today i.e. Wednesday July 08, 2026 the Final Allotment of the students who appeared for KEAM 2026 (KEAM 2026 Engineering: First phase allotment published) and are now seeking admission in First Year Engineering courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-07-12). Saudi Arabia Introduces 'Package Visa': What's New? ummid.com In a major boost to travelers, Saudi Arabia has introduced an All-in-One Package Visa – a new digital initiative designed to simplify travel to the Kingdom by integrating tourist visa application directly into curated travel bookings.
(2026-07-12). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-07-12). Europe seeks larger role in southern Lebanon's post-war security. newarab.com 
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has announced a joint German-French initiative for Lebanon, which he said seeks to improve the prospects for peace in the region, as analysts believe European powers are seeking a greater role in shaping the country's post-war security architecture rather than leaving Washington as the sole ceasefire guarantor. | "Together with France, we want to develop a common policy on Lebanon in order to improve the prospects for peace in the Middle East," Wadephul told the Tagesspiegel newspaper over the weekend, ahead of next week's Franco-German ministerial council meeting. | Whi…
(2026-07-12). Despite the 3-2 Defeat, Mexico Finally Has Reason to Believe Again. lataco.com In a turn-around from previous tournaments, there's lots of positivity surrounding the men's national team despite their recent loss. Rafa Márquez officially stepping in to lead them into 2030's World Cup has many fans hopeful.
(2026-07-12). Two dead, several hurt in Toronto shooting, attacker at large. geo.tv 
Police officers stand guard at the scene after a deadly shooting, at a salsa-themed street festival in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 11, 2026. — ReutersShooting occurs at a salsa festival.Ontario premier "devastated" by incident.Two killed last month in Montreal…
(2026-07-12). Thursday 7/9: Power Hour – Freedom for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. indybay.org Online | form.jotform.com/261884447970168…
(2026-07-12). Now it's your chance to watch spectacular Planetary Parade. ummid.com Skywatchers if you had missed the last Planetary Parade, here is your chance to witness the spectacular astral phenomenon this weekend corresponding to July 11 and 12, 2026.
(2026-07-12). UGC NET June 2026 Paper Leak: Rahul calls for Education Revolution. ummid.com Taking serious note of the reports that the UGC NET June 2026 Sociology paper was leaked before the exam, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi asked students to 'stand up and bring about an education revolution in India'.
(2026-07-12). China issues highest-level alert for rainstorms as Typhoon Bavi approaches. ecns.cn China's national observatory on Saturday issued a red alert for rainstorm, the highest level in its four-tier system, with Typhoon Bavi expected to make landfall along the coast of eastern China in the early hours of Sunday.
(2026-07-12). What was the mistaken identity red card shown in Argentina vs Switzerland? aljazeera.com Switzerland's Breel Embolo became the first player to be sent off after a VAR review in the last World Cup quarterfinal.
(2026-07-12). Messi turned walking into the deadliest weapon in modern football. thecanary.co 
A viewer watching Lionel Messi for the first time might think the Argentine captain has drifted out of the match. He avoids constant pressing and chasing. Instead, he spends long periods walking or standing to watch his surroundings. This approach defies the high-tempo, continuous pressure demands of modern football. But behind this image that suggests […] | By
(2026-07-12). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-07-12). Xi meets premier of DPRK cabinet. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pak Thae Song, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in Beijing on Friday.
(2026-07-12). Community Members Hold Vigil for Houston Father Killed by ICE. lataco.com Close to 60 people paid tribute to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo who was killed on the early morning of July 7 while on his way to work.
(2026-07-12). Friday 7/31: "Desperado: The Real Story" Tales of Rough Frontier Justice. indybay.org Park Hall Community Center | 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA 95005…
(2026-07-12). Miliband Overrules His Inspectors to Approve Britain's Second-Largest Solar Farm. wattsupwiththat.com Ed Miliband has approved Britain's second-largest solar farm on 4,000 acres of prime farmland after overruling opposition from his own inspectors. The Telegraph has the story.
(2026-07-12). 40 experts awarded Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize. ecns.cn The 16th Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize was announced and awarded in Beijing on Thursday, honoring 40 experts: one recipient of the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Achievement Award and 39 recipients of the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize.
(2026-07-12). Starved of Silicon: China Built Its Own. moderndiplomacy.eu For four years, Washington has attempted to build a sophisticated industrial wall. This blockade aimed to stop China from getting the computer chips needed for modern military power and artificial intelligence (AI). This policy is failing in mid-2026. The wall is breaking, and the United States is now moving from total containment towards a model …
(2026-07-12). McGregor injures knee, loses to Holloway in 69 seconds on UFC return. aljazeera.com The referee stopped the welterweight contest at UFC 329 after McGregor fell to the mat three times in the first minute.
(2026-07-12). Xi calls on China, DPRK to keep advancing socialist cause, modernization. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Pak Thae Song, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on July 10, 2026.
(2026-07-12). Indian Muslim body rejects Ex-IAS Niaz Khan's 'hide identity' advice. ummid.com Maulana Mahmood Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, has rejected former IAS officer Niaz Khan's suggestion that Muslims should alter their appearance and give up visible markers of their identity, including traditional attire, in order to protect them from mob violence.
(2026-07-12). Farage speculates Ann Widdecombe death was 'premeditated murder'. thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage has speculated that Ann Widdecombe was the victim of "premeditated murder". He's attracting controversy for the statement; especially because he also said 'it doesn't pay to speculate' at this time: Devon and Cornwall Police: "We would ask people not to speculate about what might have happened, particularly on social media." Nigel Farage: "From […] | By
(2026-07-12). Iraq PM to pursue closer ties with US in visit to Washington. newarab.com 
Iraq has been seeking to balance its ties with neighbouring Iran and the US as military escalation between the two rivals continues. | "The agreements to be signed will include several memorandums of un…
(2026-07-12). China calls for closer global AI cooperation at Geneva summit. ecns.cn China has called for stronger international cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) development and governance as the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit opened Tuesday at Palexpo in Geneva.
(2026-07-12). Lavrov Holds Talks with AUC Chair Mahmoud Youssouf. moderndiplomacy.eu On his working visit to the headquarters of the African Union (AU) in July 2026, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held substantive political consultations with Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, reaffirming the desire to raise Russia's relations to a higher stage with Africa. The main topics discussed were the current state …
(2026-07-12). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-07-12). Ghana slavery apology: Why many descendants say words are not enough. aljazeera.com Descendants of enslaved Africans say symbolic apologies cannot repair generations of loss and injustice.
(2026-07-12). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-07-12). Palestine: 3,000 Years of History Refute Denial of its Existence. juancole.com Boston (Dispatch to Informed Comment) — There is a clear absurdity of a people forcing others from their land in order to inhabit a place where nearly three millennia ago they once had a kingdom. If such a practice became universal, then Native Americans would drive out almost all Americans, Celtic descendants in Scotland, Ireland and Wales would reclaim the Czech Republic and southern Germany, and Mongol people would reestablish themselves throughout wide swaths of Eurasia. | But what if much of the scriptural theology upon which Western and Zionist conceptions of Judea and the Kingdom of Israel rest is lar…
(2026-07-12). Rescue efforts continue after deadly landslide in Northwest China. ecns.cn Rescue operations are continuing after a landslide struck Tanchang County in Longnan, northwest China's Gansu Province, on July 8, killing several people. Emergency crews continue search-and-rescue efforts despite unstable terrain.
(2026-07-12). Franchise in Hyderabad: What Makes the City Attractive for Preschool Investors in 2026. ummid.com Many investors exploring opportunities in the education sector often look for cities where demand, population growth, and family demographics can support long-term business growth, and Hyderabad is frequently considered among such locations.
(2026-07-12). Bridges Granddaughter Marie Shell Sings The "Ballad Of Harry Bridges" & Talks History. indybay.org Harry Bridges granddaughter Marie Shell on the anniversary of "Bloody Thursday" sang "The Ballad Of Harry Bridges" by Woody Guthrie. The event was part of LaborFest.net which commemorates the San Francisco general strike…
(2026-07-12). Muslim NATO or Search for Strategic Autonomy in Multipolar World? ummid.com The phrase 'Muslim NATO' has begun to touch geo-politics with increasing frequency, but what is emerging is not a religious alliance but the gradual search for a new security architecture rooted in regional cooperation, strategic autonomy and the realities of an increasingly multipolar world.
(2026-07-12). Researchers Reveal Hidden Mechanism Behind Molecular Switch. ummid.com Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University, the Institute for Molecular Science, and SOKENDAI have uncovered the hidden mechanism behind a molecular switch – a molecule that can change between different structural states in response to a chemical signal.
(2026-07-12). TS EACMCET First Phase Seat Allotment 2026 Today – Direct Link. ummid.com The Telangana Council of Higher Education Hyderabad, Department of Technical Education is releasing today i.e. Friday July 10, 2026 TS EAMCET 2026 (TG EAPCET 2026) First Phase Seat Allotment Result for admission in BE/BTech and Pharmacy courses.
(2026-07-12). US Senator Lindsey Graham passes away. aljazeera.com This is a breaking news story.
(2026-07-12). Crypto Trading is Haram: Pakistani Cleric's Fatwa. ummid.com Trading based Cryptocurrency is haram and impermissible as per the Islamic Shariah Law, Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, one of Pakistan's top Muftis, has ruled.
(2026-07-12). Fraudster made undeclared donations to Reform UK. thecanary.co 
Mainstream outlets have been shining a light on Reform UK and Nigel Farage's finances over the past month. Last week, this saw the Times covering the criminal aristocrat 'Posh George' Cottrell, who was providing Farage with various benefits in the runup to the 2024 election. Now, the Times are reporting Cottrell may also have made undisclosed […] | By
(2026-07-12). Religious Zealots Embedded in the US Government and Supreme Court Murder American Mothers. indybay.org The Dangers of Religion in Government and the Violation of the Constitution…
(2026-07-12). Wednesday 7/15: Movie Night: Israelism + Q&A. indybay.org Santa Clara County Democratic Party Headquarters | 2901 Moorpark Ave, #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2026-07-12). VAT refund fraudster sentenced to 25 years. sanews.gov.za VAT refund fraudster sentenced to 25 years | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has welcomed the 25-year sentence meted out in a R62 million VAT fraud case. ⚪ The man, André Claude Dickoumba-De-Diguela, and company Assistance Médicale International pleaded guilty to 127 counts of fraud and 66 counts of money laundering related to fraudulent VAT refund claims that occurred over 12 years. ⚪ SARS Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu noted that the sentencing comes as a result of the revenue collector's investigative and enforcement capabilities. ⚪ "Fraudulent VAT [Valued Added Tax] refund claims are not simple…
(2026-07-12). Fifth Hainan International Offshore Duty-Free Shopping Festival kicks off. ecns.cn The 5th Hainan International Offshore Duty-Free Shopping Festival, running alongside the 8th CDF Hainan Duty-Free Shopping Festival, opened in Haikou on Friday.
(2026-07-12). Flood relief efforts continue in Guangxi. ecns.cn Rescue operations continued in Guigang, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Thursday, as emergency personnel and relief supplies arrived to support flood-affected communities. Local authorities said rescue and recovery efforts are progressing in an orderly manner.
(2026-07-12). Maharashtra Direct 2nd-yr Engineering Admission 2026 Starts. ummid.com Online registration for the students seeking admission in DSE 2026 – Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Engineering (B.E. / B Tech), has started through the official website dse2026.mahacet.org.in.
(2026-07-12). The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 and St. Louis Commune & the 2027 Commemoration. indybay.org The 150th anniversary of the 1877 national railway strike will be commemorated in St. Louis and other cities around the country.
(2026-07-12). ITV's Clarke's post-match interviews epitomise awful UK media. thecanary.co 
ITV sports hack Gabriel Clarke has rightly been lambasted for his appalling interviews after England beat Norway to reach the World Cup semi-finals. The match followed the pattern of recent England performances: a frustrating, lacklustre performance rescued by moments of brilliance from, mostly, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. England manager Thomas Tuchel, while happy to […] | By
(2026-07-12). Nigeria rescues dozens of abducted school children in Oyo state. aljazeera.com Nigerian security forces have rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted nearly two months ago in Oyo state.
(2026-07-12). Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China's Taizhou after nearly 2 million evacuated. geo.tv 
People use rain gear as rain intensifies ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Bavi in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China July 11, 2026. — ReutersNearly 2 million people evacuate across affected regions.Taiwan reports injuries as storm skirts northern coast.Authorities maintain alerts as…
(2026-07-12). India says 10 rescued, one missing after ship attacked off Oman. newarab.com India said on Sunday that 11 of its nationals were on a vessel that was struck east of Oman near the "Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian national is reportedly missing," the Indian foreign ministry said in a statement. | Search-and-rescue operations were underway after the commercial vessel, GFS Galaxy, was attacked off the coast of Oman…
(2026-07-12). Young artisan brings ancient Chinese glazed art to modern life. ecns.cn A young artisan in Wanrong County, north China's Shanxi Province, is giving new life to the centuries-old craft of Chinese glazed ceramics by transforming traditional architectural elements into contemporary cultural products.
(2026-07-12). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-07-12). Ningxia wine-making stoneware jars exported to Serbia for first time under FTA. ecns.cn A batch of wine-making stoneware jars from Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has entered the Serbian market for the first time, backed by a preferential tariff certificate issued under the new China-Serbia Free Trade Agreement, according to local customs authorities.
(2026-07-12). Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern Qatar. aljazeera.com The Father Emir oversaw the meteoric rise of the small gas-rich nation.
(2026-07-12). Iraq: Photography Award 2026. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2026-07-12). Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74. newarab.com 
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, before abdicating to his son "The Amiri Diwan announced the death of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani on Sunday morning. May Allah have mercy on his soul and grant him the best reward for wh…
(2026-07-12). SF Mayor New Supervisor Wong Gets Promotion To Captain Alan Wong! indybay.org Lurie's New Supervisor Wong Gets Promotion To Captain Alan Wong!
(2026-07-12). Ice death squads terrorize immigrants and the nation? indybay.org ICE agents in Minneapolis.
(2026-07-12). Israeli settlers held US lawmaker Ro Khanna at gunpoint in occupied West Bank. progressivehub.net ELIS GJEVORI | MIDDLE EAST EYE…
(2026-07-12). Mill Valley, CA Seniors Mark 23rd Continuous Year of Protesting for Peace. indybay.org Mill Valley Seniors for Peace have demonstrated continuously on a Mill Valley street corner since 2003, at first against the looming Iraq War and now against the lawlessness of the 47 administration.
(2026-07-12). Tuesday 8/11: Christians for a Free Palestine Community Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/cfp-community-c……
(2026-07-12). Reusable Rocket: China rewrites history, but with tech different from SpaceX. ummid.com China on Friday July 10, 2026 became only the second nation in history after US (via SpaceX and Blue Origin) to achieve the controlled recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster, notably with a different technology.
(2026-07-12). America 250 – 160th Buffalo Soldiers Luncheon & National Black Business Month Celebration. indybay.org Buffalo Soldiers rode through the streets of San Francisco protecting President Theodore Roosevelt to dedicate the Dewey Statue in Union Square. From the SF Presidio gates horses beat steady rhythms into the earth, carrying along the California Buffalo Soldiers Trails toward Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, where they carved trails through ancient silence. Today, known as Brigadier General Charles Young, he led the way as guardians of the giant trees, tended the wild, and left their courage in the granite and the wind.
(2026-07-12). Canada shooting: Two killed, several injured in firing at Toronto festival. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Two people were killed and five others injured in a shooting near a street festival in Toronto on Saturday, police said. The incident took place near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, where the popular Salsa on St. Clair Festival was being held. | Toronto Police initially warned the public about an active shooter and asked people to stay away from the area. Later, officers confirmed that the scene had been secured, but said the suspect or suspects were still at large. | Valerie Rodriguez said she was sitting next to a restaurant on Saturday night when she saw people screaming and running…
(2026-07-12). Saturday 7/11: Free virtual screening of the feature documentary film "Kafr Kassem" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NObb……
(2026-07-12). The Guardian Modi Medal Article and Moral Question of 12 Years of Leadership. ummid.com A recent opinion article published in The Guardian, titled 'Can Narendra Modi Accept Any Medal?', reignited a fierce debate about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's international recognition and the moral legacy of his leadership.
(2026-07-12). Beijing hosts 1,300 UK students as Mandarin camp turns 10. ecns.cn More than 1,300 students and teachers from 60 British secondary schools began a language and culture tour in China recently as the 2026 Mandarin Excellence Programme summer camp opened at Beijing Language and Culture University.
(2026-07-12). Comicomment | Hatching ambitions, breeding disasters. ecns.cn The real danger of Japan's military-industrial complex is not just that it makes weapons, but that it creates demand for them. As defense spending and industrial interests feed each other, Japan risks accelerating its remilitarization.
(2026-07-12). Lindsey Graham, leading Israel ally in US Congress, dies aged 71. newarab.com 
(2026-07-12). Mbappe, Dembele shine as France beat Morocco to reach 2026 FIFA WC Semifinal. ummid.com Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele Friday July 10, 2026 scored goals to defeat Morocco 2-0 and take France to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals.
(2026-07-12). Deranged Israel-first senator Graham dies after visit to Ukraine arms factory. thecanary.co 
Rabidly Israel-first US senator Lindsey Graham has died aged 71. His office described his death as coming after a "brief and sudden" illness. Graham was one of the more unhinged US politicians, even among Trump supporters. Irredeemably Israel-first, he even threatened a US invasion of the International Criminal Court over its arrest warrant for Benjamin […] | By
(2026-07-12). Why doesn't Indian PM Modi hold unscripted press conferences? aljazeera.com Why doesn't Indian PM Modi hold unscripted press conferences?>
(2026-07-12). DTE Maha Direct 2nd yr Diploma 2026 Merit List – Check Here. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is releasing on its official website dsd26.dte.maharashtra.gov.in the Provisional Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Post SSC Diploma in Engineering /Technology (Polytechnic) 2026 today i.e. Wednesday July 08, 2026.
(2026-07-12). 4 Compliance Steps to Verify That Bank Details Used in EPF Withdrawal Form 31 Match Your Pre-Filled Details at Your Income Tax E-filing Login Portal. ummid.com Many EPF withdrawal claims get rejected, hence read these 4 steps that cover everything the EPFO system actually checks.
(2026-07-12). Sanxingdui iconic bronze figure offers glimpse into actual ancient sacrificial ceremony. ecns.cn The Sichuan Provincial Cultural Relics and Archaeology Research Institute announced its latest research findings on Friday, revealing that Sanxingdui's iconic bronze figure, kneeling with a zun vessel on its head, is a vivid re-creation of an actual sacrificial ceremony, reflecting the reverence the ancient Shu people held for the divine thousands of years ago.
(2026-07-12). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-07-12). News X World: this morning's podcast on Ukraine's latest successful strike on an oil refinery in the Samara region. gilbertdoctorow.com Within this lengthy hourly news report dealing with Pakistan and other subjects, you will find in minutes 25.29 to 31.40 my discussion of how the destruction of critical Russian energy infrastructure is finally changing the balance in the war to Ukraine's favor.
(2026-07-12). Electricity Affordability: States Need to Ditch Climate Policies. wattsupwiththat.com But before blue-state politicians blame everything from the rollback of federal wind and solar subsidies to new data center development, they should take a hard look in the mirror.
(2026-07-12). The Gulf tollbooth that demands real recognition Iran closes the Strait on cue. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean Forty-eight hours ago, I wrote: "Iran doesn't need to close the strait. It needs only to demonstrate, periodically, that it can." Today, Iran did. On Saturday night, the IRGC Navy struck a vessel it says was running an unauthorised route with its tracking systems switched off — "struck and brought to…
(2026-07-12). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-07-12). Friday 9/11: Breathe the Sun. indybay.org 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-07-12). Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup 2026 semifinal with England. aljazeera.com Argentina need extra time to beat Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinals to set up a showdown with England on Wednesday.
(2026-07-12). Nostalgic teahouse revitalizes rural tourism in Hunan Province. ecns.cn A field-side teahouse in Kaihui Town, Changsha County has now become a popular tourist spot because of its blend of rural nostalgia with local cultural heritage.
(2026-07-12). Telephone Justice at the World Cup: America's Red Card to Republican Morality. moderndiplomacy.eu There was a way for the United States to win that night. Not against Belgium. That match was lost, and badly. But another victory was available — rarer, cleaner, and much harder to achieve. The United States could have won morally. It could have said no. The facts are simple. Folarin Balogun received a red …
(2026-07-12). Milwaukee's Manty Ellis 1933-2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-07-12). China sweeps all golds in first AI and Space Computing Challenge. ecns.cn Chinese research teams won all three gold medals at the world's first international AI and Space Computing Challenge, with the results announced this week at the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Xinhua News Agency reported Friday.
(2026-07-12). US hits 140 targets in Iran; Tehran strikes US bases in UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-12). ICRC gathers Caribbean representatives to strengthen IHL implementation. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Pakistani-origin woman married to Indian arrested by Karnataka police along with her son. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-12). Sudan: 42,000 people assisted with food in Al Obeid amid growing humanitarian needs. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). ICRC Brings Humanitarian Perspectives on Unmanned Systems to World Peace Forum. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). A Declining President may take the Planet down with him. juancole.com
(2026-07-12). Thirty-one years apart: A mother and son find each other again. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Russia: ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss critical humanitarian issues. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Immersive Technology: See What We See. Understand What We Do. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Hong Kong tech expo highlights Saudi Arabia cooperation opportunities. ecns.cn
(2026-07-12). Who Helps the Helpers? Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontline Responders in Northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). The fake parenting expert Chinese daughters invented to talk to their parents. globalvoices.org
(2026-07-12). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). ICRC Hosts High-Level Dialogue with Diplomatic Community on Cyber Warfare and IHL. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, 74, passes away. coastaldigest.com
(2026-07-12). Ukraine: Intensifying hostilities claim dozens of lives, deepen trauma for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Russia: ICRC president focuses on respect for international humanitarian law, access to prisoners of war during visit to the Russian Federation. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-07-12). Jorge Majfud: EEUU, 250 años de una gran ficción. indybay.org
(2026-07-11). Il vertice della NATO non è mai stato cosਠridicolo. Dove sono gli artisti del circo? strategic-culture.su La NATO potrebbe diventare quasi esclusivamente un forum di discussione e nient'altro? | Segue nostro Il bombardamento dell'Iran durante il vertice della NATO ad Ankara è stato sicuramente, nella mente di Trump, una mossa tattica per dimostrare a tutti nella regione che gli Stati Uniti sono la superpotenza dominante. Ma invia anche un messaggio agli iraniani: Trump non ha mai preso sul serio il protocollo d'intesa (MOU) di 60 giorni e ch…
(2026-07-11). 59TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1967 NEWARK REBELLION WILL BE COMMEMORATED BY PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS ON JULY 12. wibailoutpeople.org 
PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP)PO BOX 22505NEWARK, NJ 07101973 801-0001www.njpop.orgCONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM JULY 7, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE 59TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1967 NEWARK REBELLION WILL BE COMMEMORATED BY PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS ON JULY 12TH The anniversary of a major uprising of the 1960s will be observed this weekend by a grassroots civil and …
(2026-07-11). What Canada's TKMS Deal Means for the Indo-Pacific. moderndiplomacy.eu During the July 2026 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Ankara, Prime Minister Carney announced Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as Canada's primary supplier for 12 diesel-electric Type 212CD submarines over the Republic of Korea (ROK)'s Hanwha Ocean to replace its Victoria-class submarine fleet. Carney believes this will strengthen interoperability with NATO allies and …